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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-03-01
THE RIVER E

es will populate q belt of heretofore unten-
anted public domain, two hundred miles
wide, across the continent; will enable far
mers in Dakota, Montana and Washington
Territories to ship to a profit to Liverpool
No. 1 hard wheat; to supply Utah, Wyoming,
Nebraska end Montana with cheap lumber;
give choice beef and mutton at reduced cost
to the Atlantic markets; make foreign wool
unnecessary; and augment and confirm the
production of gold, silver, copper and lead
for both domestic and foreign consumption.
It will turn Territories into States, by filling
up the Governments domain with the most
adventurous of the farmers and laborers of
Northern Europe, and our Eastern and Mid
die States.
Magical indeed will be the creative and
beneficent work of the Northern Pacific
Railroad. And yet the bargain made with
its projectors was a hard one. Ia effect the
Government said: eff you will undertake
the immense cost and labor OF constructing
q postal and military railroad and telegraph
line ACROSS the continent, and be in a hurry
about it, we will give you so many sections
to the mile of the wild, unsurveyed and un
known and on each side of your track; but
we will not contribute a cent of money to
the cost of the undertaking; and not intend
ing to lose ever the land we give you, we
will double the price of the alternate sections
we keep, relying on your work to enable us
to sell them" Twas a hard bargain. 1t
broke in succession two sets of builders.
Now that the enterprise is in strong hands
and pushed with astonishing speed to early
completion, is it not somewhat trying to the
sense of what is just and decent, that poll
ticians in various parts of our country bid
for favor to the ignorance, prejudice and
Jealousy of voters, by attacking the validity
Of the bargain, and introducing bills into
Congress to take away the granted land and
sweep it back into the public domain, 'h-nce
to he given to men who desire to get it for
nothing, now that it bas been made valuable
by the money and labor of others?
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This growth means railroads, and the
Northern Pacific pre-eminently. The doub-
ling of the population of Minnesota is more
largely due to that road than to any other
Influence. The astonishing growth of Dakota
is wholly due to it. As a sample of the work
the Northern Pacific has done on the recent
~ buff .lo-roamed plains west of the Red
R,ver-the city of Fargo at her last munich
pal election cast |. 033 votes. That indicates
i population Of 5000. Twelve months ago
her population was only 2,700 and seven
years ago the city site was an u%nplowed, 81
lent prairie. The railroad has planted towns
or hamlets every ten. or twelve miles along
its line up TO and beyond Moniana's bound
AIRY On the east. 1t has established produce
tive farms on both sides Of its track. ma, y
OF them wnrld-famous for their magnitude
aud proti'ahleness It is rapidly planting
town. through tie Yellowstone aud Columbia
River Valleys, and establishing ranches in
tar valleys of all the streams tributary to
those rivers. The main line with its branch
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-03-01

philadelphia New-Northwest.l
The tenth census of The States and Terri
tories shows significant growth in these five,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-03-01

The Catholic b sinps OF Montreal have
Be, we'd notice !" quit selling liquor on all ten
ants o.: church prope,'y.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-03-30
FINANCIAL ITEMS,

The expenses of the government print
ing and binding establishment are now
$4,000 per month, and the 5000, 900 def
cheney will be expended by the 18th OF
April.
There is q good supply of Mexican dol
lars in San Francisco, and the rates are
nominal.
During last week 144,5OO silver dollars
| were put in circulation, against 26O, 499
for the corresponding period last year.
The army appropriation bill provides
for an aggregate of 81, 431 sos.
The bill for the improvement of the
Mississippi favors the appropriation of
S6y313, 200 for that object.
The Natchitoehes TindicatOr thinks
that the overflow in Louisiana will create
deficiency Of about $4,000 in the reve-
nues for 1882.
The British war secretary estimates the
cost of an army of 132, 915 men at f15,-
| 500, 900 for 1882.
The New York Nail knows of a clergy
mans wife who has lost $1,000 in stock
speculation.
Secretary Folger has called in So 10000
worth of the 1861 registered bonds (61 per
cents.) interest on which will be closed
May 8, 1882.
The subcommittee on internal revenue
at Washington have agreed to a bill
which lowers the tax on whisky to 80
cents gallon, and by that and other re-
auctions will reduce the internal reYe.
nue. about S6O,OO0,OOO.
The charter of one national bank has
already expired, another expires April
18th. Eighty-seven charters expire dur
ing 1882. These charters represent
nearly $40, 900 900 capital, and a circula-
ton of about S12,OOO,OOO.
Secretary Folger Will direct the trans
fer of $4,000, 900 gold bullion from the
New York assay office to the Philadelphia
direct the distribution among the several
sub-treasuries of SIT ,000, 900 in gold COIN
ed at Philadelphia, which is now there
crowdIng vaults.
New York advices state that there is
no evidence of outside sto ck-buying at
present, because of the widespread bear
ish feeling and conversation, hence prices
are as likely to decline as advance under
the manipulation of the large dealers,
who will hardly undertake a bull move
ment before favorable outlook for crops
and railroad earnings develops.
A law of the United States, known as
No, 5461, revised statutes, will make it
lively for any one who faHcies he can fill
up the holes in a punched coin for the
purpose of passing it off on his unsuspec-
ting neighbor. The penalty is $4,000 or
imprisonment for five years, at tho dis
cretIon of the court, or both.
According to r. r. POrter's report on
indebtedness the lowest rate of inter-
est is in North Carolina, which state pays
or promises to pay per cent, on $6,57S,-
900 of its debt. Almost one-half of the
aggregate debt of several states, or
SIG 1872 .S26. Days 6 Der cent interest
while on $23 $40, 1854, ten per cent, inter-
est is paid. Nevada pays Is per cent. in
terest on $19, 900 of Indebtedness, and II
per cent. on $4,000. Minnesota pays IL
per cent. on S26, 100. These are the high
est rates paid in any of the states.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-03-30
PASSING AWAY.
Another Old Texas Veteran Gone.

Col. Desha Bunton died at his resi-
dence, about one and one-half miles
south of the city, on Sunday, the 26th
instant, and was buried from the Chris
tisn church at three o'clock yesterday.
Col. Bunton was born in Sumner county,
Tennessee, on the ninth of September,
1908, and at date of his death was sew
euty.three years of age. He first came
to Texas in 1885, and then re-
turned to his native place, where
he married Miss Eliza Hedspeth.
In 1889 he started for Texas again. &C
companied by his wife and child. They
left New Orleans in q sail boat, and
while crossing the Gulf Of Mexico, wer~
captured by the Mexicans and held as
prisoners for three months, when
through the intervention Of the United
States government, they were released.
He returned TO New Orleans and, after
some preparation, again set out
for Texas this time in company
with his brother, Colonel John Bunton,
who is well known as prominent actor
in the struggle Of Texas with Mexico for
her independence and as q participant
in the battle Of San Jacinto. Upon his
arrival In Texas Colonel Bunton settled
n Bastrop county where he lived for
eighteen years. From there he removed
Hays county, and after living in that
ounty for fifteen years, he settled in
Travis county, near Austin, where he
lived to the time of his death. Colonel
Bunton was an exemplary man and uni
versslly beloved by all who knew him.
He rendered valuable service to the Re-
public of Texas In many ways. In 1919
he was q member of Captain Billingsley's
company, and for several years took part
In various expeditions against the In
dams. A large number Of friends fol-
lowed the remains to their last resting
Mace.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-03-30
0Render Unto Cesar, ~ etc.

In the STATEsMAN's brief write up OF
the state cemetery, as published in Sun.
day mornings impression. an error of
omission was Internationally committed.
The lamentable fact OF the hitherto neg.
lected condition Of the cemetery is well
known TO all our people. Fully appre.
ciating this fact, Hon. Fred Carleton,
representative of Travis county, and
chairman of the committee on public
buildings and grounds, exerted himself
in the last legislature to have the grounds
improved, and to him is due much, If not
all of the credit, for the bill making
the appropriation. the expenditure OF
which has given the state cemetery its
present beautiful and attractive ap'
pearance. The STATESMAN feels this
much Is due an earnest, hard working
representative.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-03-30

anywhere within the state on twenty
years time, with i've per cent. interest on
deferred payments.
9. That only the merchantable timber
be sold from the pine lands.
10. That the timber shall be sold after
due advertisement, at public sale, from
those sections only which are contiguous
TO railroads, tramWAyso or floating streams.
IL. That sales may be made in tracts OF
not less than forty acres.
IL. That every six months after such
FIRST sale, the timber may be sold in like
manner from such sections as may be in
demand.
remove the timber 90 purchased within
49,. months from date OF sale.
IA. That sales may be made oftener
than every SIX months, upon petition Of
citizens, after due advertisement, pro-
vided not less than. bona fide bidders
attend such sale.
is. That the ownership OF all minerals
which may be discovered on lands
hereafter her . sold shall ,ns be reserved
schools, and no preference right Of pur-
chase on account of occupancy and i'm
provement on lands not already sold,
shall extend TO or include the title of any
such minerals.
Is. That the diseoverer of any minerals,
except salt, oAlt Springs Ut lhkeb, Shall
have the right to acquire not exceeding
twenty acres as premium, and that the
remainder OF said section be disposed Of
as the law may direct.
II. That no right under . lease shall
prevent protection for minerals.
LAND OFFICE BUILDING.
Iwould respectfully ask that some adj
ditlonal appropriation be recommended
for this building. 1t should be made, II
possible, absolutely fire proof. and that
such 10 not the case 10 apparent from an
examination Of the ceiling of the second
story, where all the files are kept, and of
the supports Of the roof. 1t has been sug-
gested that the object sought could be
accomplished by placing iron beams and
brick arches below the present ceiling.
The practicsbility Of this plan must how
ever be determined by some skilled ar
ehitect. have the honor to be, sir,
Yours, very respectfully,
W. c. WALSH,
COmmi sei0npr
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-03-30
To n Noble Negro.

The poetry below is taken from the
New York Telescope, published in 1926,
kindly furnished the STATESMAN by
Captain Charles Dyer The incident
which inspired the beautiful lines is
somewhat as follows
An English gentleman and his lady,
who were on their passage to the East
Indies, in one of the vessels of an Eng
fish fleet, paid visit to the admiral's
ship, leaving two young children in the
care of negro servant, who was about
eighteen years of age. A violent storm
arising during their absence, the ship
containing the two children was fast
sinking, when a boat arrived from the
admiraPs ship for their relief. The crew
eagerly crowded to the boat, but the ne
gro lad, finding there was only room Tor
him alone, or the two children, generous
lyput them on board and remained him.
self on the wreck, which, with the gen.
erous boy, was Immediately engulphed
in the ocean. This interesting circum-
stance has been made the subject of the
following lines by Selleck Osborn:
Tremendous bowls the angry blasti
The boldest hearts with terror quake;
High DER the vessels tottering mast,
The liquid mountains fiercely break!
Each eye is fixed in wild despair,
And death displays its terriers therel
Now plunging in the dread abyss,
They pierce the bosom of the deep:
Now rise where vivid lightnings hiss,
And seem the murky clouds to sweep
Through the dark waste dread thunders roll,
And horrors chill the frigid soul!
The storm abates; but shattered sore
The leaky vessel drinks the brine;
They seek in vain some friendly shore,
Their spirits sink, their hopes decline.
But, 10! what joy succeeds their grief!
Kind Heaven bestows the wished relief.
See, on the deck young Marco stands,
Two blooming cherubs by his side,
Entrusted to his faithful hands,
"a mothers joy, a fathers pride:'
Though black his skin, as shades of night,
His heart is fair, his soul is white!
Each to the yawl with rapture nes,
Except the noble, generous boy.
$50, lovely infants, co. he cries,
"And give your anxious parents joy;
No mother will for Marco weep,
When fate entombs him in the deepi
Long have my kindred cease to grieve,
No sister kind my fate shall mourn;
No breast for me sigh will heave,
No bosom friend wait my return!''
he said, and sinking, sought the happy shore,
Where toll shall vex the soul no more.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-03-30
Actual HeighfS.

City engineer ]. K. P. McFall, who
has been running the lines for tn state
water works, etc., furnishes the STATES
MAN with the following, as the result of
his operations Colorado river at mouth
of Waller creek, is 1876 52-1OO feet above
low mean tide at Galveston the apex of
the university grounds is 62S $500; the
water table of the main building of the
lunatic asylum, is $50 76-1O0 top of
Mount Barker, is 85S $1,000. Water will
be supplied the iunatic asylum from
Mount Barker, and not Mount BOnnell,
"a heretofore stated.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-03-30
INSURANCE NOTICE
TIsTIcs AND HISTORY,
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 81, 1882.

To all whom II may concern:
This Is TO certify that the American Central
Insurance Company, Of 81. Louis, Missouri,
has in ali respects fully complied with the laws
OF Texas a. conditions precedent 70 It's doing
husinese in this state, and that said company
holds a Certificate CT authority for this oiice
ertitIina Il 70 do business In this state for
twelve li2D months from the LIST day Of Janu
srv. i882. 70 the 3lst day OF December, 1882.
Given under my hand and seal, at ofiice. in
Austin, the day and date nrst above written.
A w. SPAIGHT.
Commissioner.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-03-30
True Merit Always Wins.

There is a constantly increasing de-
nand for Browns Iron Bitters. A drug
gist on Washington street reports the
sale of 90 bottles the first month, SO bot
ties the second month and 146 bottles the
third month; and not one complaint or
failure to give entire satisfaction as be-
ing the very best health and life-giving
medicine in all the world.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-03-30
Valuable suggessisn 60 Mothers,

Dedr M. Edstor:-Long experience in
care Of children, and great success In
bringing them safely through sickness,
gives confidence 70 assure that Group,
whoopingc cough, bronchitis, diptheria,
and ell throat ard chest affections win be
speedily relieved and cured by using DR..
Acker's English Remedy, which * ex.
ceedingly palatable, and may be safely
given TO the youngest infant. Adults
win find IL the best and most potent
known specific for consumption, asthma,
etc, and q single trial win prove this
true. AN OLD NURSE.
To sustain above, Trial Bottles may be
had for 10 cents from Geo. P. Lucas &
Co., regular sizes, 80 cents and 81.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-03-30
CHICAGO, March Goth, 1882.
C0ncerning Unrendered Taxas.
County Tax Collector Morris is in re.
ceipt Of the following circular, which
fully explains Itself:


ceipt Of the following circular, which
fully explains Itself:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER,
AUSTIN, March 90, 1882.
To Tax Collector:
An examination Of the list of lands I'M
redeemed for taxes from 1871 to 1876, fur
nished your county by this Office, under
the provisions OF an set approved April
"A, 1879, shows conclusively that the
same 10 inaccurate to such an extent as
to invalidate any action that might be
taken hereunder to force collections by
levy and sale.
In view OF this fact, and the further
fact that sales made Hereunder would
unjustly embarrass many land owners
whose taxes for such years were actually
paid, but such payments are not shown
By the records OF this Office, you are in
structed to withhold any action In relation
to SAID list, and not levy, advertise, or
sell hereunder until further instructed.
In the meantime, the attention of the
legislature. at the approaching called
session, will be invited to the subject and
further legislation recommended.
Respectfully,
W. n. BROWN,
Comptroller.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-03-30
NOTICE.

HAVING been, on the 18th day Of November
III 1881, appointed by the County Court OF
Travis county, administrator Of the estate OF
Annie X. Driscol, deceased, all claims for
money against said estate must be presented to
me at Austin, Texas, within one year from said
date for allowance, or payment OF same will be
postponed until claims presented within that
time are paid.
"a. POSEY,
Administrator Of the estate OF Annie K.
Drfacol, deceased. w32w4
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-03-30
Gratitude Beyond Expression

HAMPTON G. H., S. c., May 2, 1881.
II. H. WARNER & Co.: Sirs-The re-
suit of your Safe Kidney and Liver Cure
in my case has been astonishing, so much
so that l can ind no words in which to
express my Indebtedness to you.
REV. w. III. PRENTISS.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-03-30

" HEREAS, letters of administration upon
w the estate of John T. Miller, deceased,
were granted me by the Probate Court OF Travis
county, on March p, 1892 all persons having
claims against the estate of John T. Miller, de-
ceased, are hereby notified to present the same
in the time required by law for allowance ard
approval. My residence and postofiice addres
is Austin, Travis county, Texas.
JOHN b. RECTOR,
Administrator of the estate of John T. Miller,
deceased 1W4w
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-03-30
Compliment from Abroad.

c. E. Mantz, assistant general agent
of the Springfield insurance company,
writes to his agents In this city, as fol.
lows:
CHICAGO, March Goth. 1882.
Messrs. Turner q Newning, Austin. Texas.
DEAR SIRs: We receive to-day a copy
of the weekly STATESMAN of the end
inst, and suppose we are indebted to
you for Il. Nothing Is marked; but we
notice the state advertisements of several
insurance companies, among them the
Springfield.
The paper is q good one and credit
to your city. Yours very truly,
G. E. MANTz, A. G. A.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-03-30

Derangement of the liver, with consti-
patton, injure the complexion, induce
pimples, ssllow skin, etc. Remove the
cause by Carter's Little Liver Pills. One
a dose. For sale by Morley Bros.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-03-30

There are many forms of nervous de-
bility In men, that yield 70 the use OF
Carriers Iron Pills. Those who are
troubled with nervous weakness, night
swests, ETC.. should try them. For sale
by Morley Bros.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-03-30

HENRY's SPEcrFICs.-The great Eng
l.sh remedies are truly marvellous in their
action on the reproductive organs, and all
young men who are suffering from indis-
erection and vices Of youth, will find that,
by q proper course of treatment with
these wonderful remedies, q permanent
restoration to health, and subsequent
happiness may be had. All cases OF sper-
matorrhea Tor seminal weakness) sue
cumb readily to their use. So very many
diseases of this nature have rise in the
errors and bad habits formed In early
youth that impair the mind and body,
leaving at the prime Of life thousands
physically and mentally wrecked, that i
have made q specially Of all diseases aris-
ing from lack Of physical force, such as
nervous debility, physical prostration,
impotency or loss of manly power. Cir
culaJs may be had on application. and cor
resrondence solicited. Consultation fee
s1.O. Specific 81 per package. Address
No. 205 East Fourteenth street, New
York. oct4 6m WHEELER q Co.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-03-30

The relief given to catarrh of the blad-
der and a general weakness of those
parts by the soothing effects Of Browns
Iron Bitters is simply wonderful
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-03-30

cured by Carter's Liver Bitters. They
exert peculiar influence on the liver and
bile, and remove that unhealthy sallow
look from the skin. For sale by Morley
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INSURANCE NOTICE.
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, STA
TIsTIcs AND HISTORY,
Arrorrr Fab II 1000

AUbIINi ISU' IL IOONs ]
To all whom It may concern:
This is TO certify that the Hanover Fire In
surance Company, OF New York, N, u, has IN
all respects fully complied with the laws OF
Texas as conditions precedent 10 Its doing bust
ness in this state, and that said company holds
a certificate OF authority from this office, en-
tltlng 1t 10 do business In this state for twelve
Q2) months from the LIST day Of January, 1882,
to the 31st day Of December, 1882.
Given under my hand and seal, at ofice, in
Austin, the day and date first above written.
[Seal.1 Commissioner
CASTLES & CHADWICK, Local Agents,
Austin, Texas. mr1wB
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-03-30

Mr.. Lyman Seeds, Of Dunkirk, N. Y,
says: 81 want everybody 70 know that
Browns Iron Bitters has cured me OF q
complication Of disorders that affected
my general health TO such an extent that
l was unable 10 do any work. Ny prin-
cipsl troubles were poor digestion, pain
full urination and weak lungs. / have
been restored to perfect health"
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Facts worth Remembering.

Most eminent physicians give testi-
mony that the best, safest and mildest
remedy for all forms of blood-poisoning,
whether inherited or contracted, is Ack-
er's Blood Elixir, which gives tone and
vitality to the system, throwing on all
evils = removing pimples, scrofula,
rheumatism, etc. Sold by Geo. B. Lucas
& Co.
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INSURANCE NOTICE.
INSURANCE NOTICE.
DEPARTMENT. OF
INSURANCE STATIsTus AND HTsToHY.
AraTfN TKwaa Aarrh - 4

DEPARTMENT. OF
INSURANCE STATIsTUe AND HIsT0HY,
AUSTIN, TEXAS, March IA.
To all whom Il may concern
This lie TO certify that the California Insurance
company, OF San Francisco, CAL, has in All re.
spects fully complied with the laws Of Texas a.
conditions precedent 10 its doing business IN
the state, and that said company holds GER
tiheate OF authority from this ofioe, emitting u
from the hrst day Of January, 1882, 10 tho
thirty-irst day OF December, 1889.
Given under my hand and seal az Office. In
Austin, the day and date first abo, written.
u. B.. A. w. SPAfGHT,
Commissioner.
WILLIAM BOWEN Special Agent for Texas