The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-04-06
LETTER FROM SAN ANTONIO.

Special Correspondence of the Statesman.l
SAN ANTONIO, March 2S.-Though San
Antonio may be all right, Its thorough
fares ut the present writing are not. The
effects of the rain beginning Friday
night and continuing with only brief in
termissions through Saturday and Satur-
day night were not favorable to pedes-
trian exercise. The denizens of the city,
from the same cause, have not been in a
very good humor. A person must be very
gentle and circumspect in his attack OH a
business man during rainy d; VS., unless
he appears in the role of a cash or an Al
buyer. The weather hides no smiles from
such. He'll find sunshine pervading the
mug of his merchant though the firma-
ment be shrouded in gloom. With the
canvasser or solicitor the case is differ
ent. Ii he seeks the smile of a patron.
he will do well to first bespeak the smiles
of nature, Let him look to it, that his
destined prey is feeling well, that his d.
gestiOn is good, and especially that his
after-dinner regalia was a fair specimen
of an imported brand; add to those
symptoms fiourishing mornings bust
ness, Il couple of stimulators and then the
solicitor may hope. Thus are we forced
to the conclusion that our welcome is
measured by the object OF our business
and the nature of our business.
1t is pretty generally known that the
TlNoT DeaTlnS Tue HdEle Oh ILLS Guy is cir
cuitOus In its meanderings through the
! town. If visitor wants to get lost, it is
only necessary to shut his eyes and turn
on his heels. The water of this classic
stream, within city limits, is not recon-
mended for drinking or even bathing
purposes.
This place is evidently the paradise of
hotel keepers. Among this class of bust
ness men there seems TO be no complaint
show a of
that character most profitable and. there
fore, most acceptable, known as tran
! slents. L failed on my arrival to find ac-
eOmmodatiOns at one of the first class no.
tells. No room. Like Mardi Gras in New
Orleans, or San Antonio during a legisla-
tive excursion.
Aside from hotels, business is flourish
ing. speak IN general way as the re-
suit OF passing observation. while sever
al merchants have confessed to business
prosperity. Even the AZtecs on the
plaza are also overwhelmed with bust
ness; though temalas are dispensed at
| the usual rates.
The district court is now in session. A
| heavy damage suit has the attention of
the court, in which complainant charges
a gentleman $4,000 damages for invading
his person with an instrument OF torture
usually applied to horses and mules-a
buggy whip; cause entitled "Peters v.
Shook" The defendant is the senior
partner in the law firm of shook & Dit
mar. Messrs. Greenhouse IL Houston
represent the prosecution, and Messrs
Devine and Ditmar appear for the de-
| Tense. At criminal trial for the same
0ffense heretofore, Mr.. Shook was az
| quilted, and among other items of actual
damages is found one for 5000 expended
by Mr.. Peters in that prosecution. The
case seems to possess considerable inter-
| est.
Appeals from this point. especially in
criminal casea, will not be numerous.
The court of appeals has an unpleasant
way of disposing of appeals in such short
order, that appellants who seek the bene-
fits OF the claws delay" are liable TO
come to grief. The condition of the
docket of the appellate court is a subject
OF interest among attorneys here. The
county court having been abolished, civil
appeals, of which there are quite num-
Der, will be taken to the supreme court.
The legal fraternity of this city will be
well represented in Austin during the
coming term of the high courts. Politi-
clans have not expressed their intentions
about overlooking the deliberations of
the special session. San Antonio will no
doubt contribute literally to the ranks of
lobbyists and log-rollers.
Your correspondent has been pleased
| to meet several late residents of Austin,
amongst whom l name Major John A.
| Green and DR.. v. o. King. For cOurte-
sizes extended by these gentlemen the wri-
ter expresses his grateful acknowledge
ments. +.