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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
LANIPASAS.
Encouraging Railroad News
Rain-Business.
Esnecinl to the Statesman

special 10 the Statesmnn.l
LAMPAsAs, January 7.-Major Courtney,
with the engineering corps for the St.
Louis narrow gauge railway, have moved
their camp to within four miles OF our
city. Capt. Barnes and committee have
just received encouraging letters from
President Paramore, and Gov. Hubbard,
attorney for the road, and our citizens
now feel assured that their efforts to Sc
cure this road have not been in vain.
The committee will meet the locating
party at their camp, tomorrow, relative
to ascertaining the best route frdeh their
present terminus into the city.
Capt. Banks, engineer for the Gulf,
Colorado and Santa Fe railway, passed
through here this morning, at IL O'Clock,
from Buffalo Gap, en- route for Bolton,
which point they will reach by Monday
noon.
1t has been raining slowly for three
days, but 1t is clear and warm now as
spring tim.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

GENERAL GRANT is magnanimous
enough to admit his injustice to
General Porter, and for this some of
the uncompromising Republican pa
|pers are making a fuss, claiming
Nat the Republican party is thereby
being compromised, and they say
be should have made no such ad-
mission. The charge has been made
that partisanism secured the mill
harry disgrace of General Porter, and
nothing seems TO give color to such
opinion moro than the condemna-
lion Of General Grant for expressing
ample justice in behalf of the
Uronged soldier.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
BLACKBURN TO BURRRIDGE.
Plain, Manly Talk, by n Noble
Kentuckian

WASHINGTON, January 1.-THE
following, bearing date of Lexing-
ton. Kentucky, December 81, 1881,
has been furnished for publication /:
To General S. G. Burbrldge:
SIR-Your note of recent date,
with enclosure from one Owsley,
directed TO you, was handed to me
by an assistant doorkeeper of the
house of representatives on the day
of the adjournment of congress, to-
wit: the 21st instant. In your
communication you complain of
my reopening the wounds
of the war, and charging you with
having dotted my district over with
graves of men whom you had muir
dered during the war, and seek to
apologize for your action of that
period. This is substantially the
contents of your letter. l would
have replied earlier had l not been
leaving the city as soon as | was
well enough to do so. 1 am thus
forced to answer by nail. | wish
you to understand, sir, that / have
never sought to reopen the issues of
lhO val 4, hOl lidNC CfCT at ANY lllAlc
spoken unkindly of any of
ticer of the United States
army unless his acts put
him beyond the pale of civilized
warfare and i'll the light of barbar-
ism, nor will L consent to employ
the harsh language of severity of
criticism toward my opponent in
that struggle but, sir, after careful
consideration, allow me to say that
in spite of your special plea that
number of distinguished gentlemen
whom you named, approved your
conduct, who, in so doing, must
have acted without full knowledge
of the facts. Whenever circum-
stances require, or L may be called
upon 10 speak in regard thereto, my
statement shall be consistent with
truth and those heretofore made by
me. Respectfully,
J.C. o. BLACKBURN.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
CHRIS AND 10.
A Brace of Depredatiug Red
Devils.


SAN Francisco, January IA
dispatch from Tucson, Arizona
dated to-day, says the Star has re-
celved official intelligence from
Hermozillo, Sonora, respecting In
dian depredations. Two bands
numbering three hundred, under
Chiefs Chris and 10, have been
committing depredations in the dis
tricts of Marelmun and Tamirpa,
killing Wolberling, of the Hampsos
mine, with fourteen men, six women
and four children. Gen. Ortega has
left Hermozillo for the scene of the
massacre with large regular force.
1t is expected they will overtake the
the marauders near Chaxhos. The
Indians are well armed with re-
peating rifles and have about 1900
rounds of ammunition.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
FIRE RECORD,
Destruction of an opera House.

OwENSBURG, KY, January L.
To-day the opera house was set on
fire by an overheated furnace and
the flames were communicated rap
idly to the adjoining buildings. The
water works proved a complete
failure, and the town would been at
the mercy of the flames had it not
been for a steam fire engine that
had been cast aside when the water
works were built, but which was
called into action and did effective
service.
Before the fire was brought under
control the opera house, which was
owned by A. Hill, was completely
destroyed, entailing a loss of
$4,000; insurance, $4,000. The
Planters Uoaso was not very seri-
ously damaged. George and Wal
ter Parish, who occupy bookstore
under the opera house, loose their
entire stock. valued at $4,000;
insured for $4,000. Robert Mum,
grocer, suffered a loss of $4,000 ;
fully insured.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

THE great increase of small pox
hi the east is due to the importation
/ Of the plague in the steerages OF
ocean Steamships. To prevent this,
.rercf1l examinations and vaccina-
Iicu must be. put in operation ON
Hue passengers at the port of depart
1rc- DR.. Smith, the health officer
|ef New York, says that unless such
are carried out the only
tfay TO prevent the Introduction of
5ho disease is to forbid the iinmi-
grants to land until the require
&enfs are enforced. At present
here Is no restriction placed upon
ELo landing of immigrants, if the
omall pox has not broken out on the
|fcssels, although the Immigrants
|oay have the disease in their sys-
hams ard Il may manifest itself after
|>ndine. Should Austin escape on
Is present. experience in this miser-
a1|c disease, il may call itself most
Iortonatc. The disease is pro-
punced epidemic in New York and
esf other places.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
SAN MARCOS.
Fire-Heavy LOss-SuPPOsed Rob-
bery-Rain, Etc.

SAN MARCOS, January L. Yesterday,
about O'Clock q. m, ID. W. Dailey's
store, at String Town, was tIoyed by
fire. The fire was not discovered until it
was too late to save anything. He was
just able, by the assistance of neighbors
and the rain, to save his dwelling and
other houses. 1t is supposed that the
store was robbed, and then set ON fire.
Loss on stock $500, and postoffice. He
was insured for $1,000.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
BELTON.
Railroad NIatters-PersonaI.
IspeclaI to the statesmnn.I

'7FNS''"1 70 WIG wv
Bolton, January 10.-Col. John
T. Flint Is here in the interest OF
Missouri Pacific railway matters.
Bolton has not lost all hope of get
ting branch of this road.
Mrs. Carey White and Mrs. G. W.
Spsnklin, who have lived in this
county many years, have recently
died.
Capt. Banks, ofthe Gulf, Colorado
and Santa Fe road, arrived last
night from Lampasas with his wife,
and leaves this morning for Calves
ton.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

THE president, vice president, the
secretary of the treasury, the new
judges of the supreme court and the
now postmaster general are all wife,
less. This item is not given, how
ever, in the interest of eliminating,
|ontirely, manageable class from
Austin society, until Captain M. and
Alr. J. are comfortably quartered
&n the affections of ex-widows.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
MAUCH CHUNK.
Terrific Fire Damp Explosion.

MAUCH CHUNK, Pa, January t.
A terrific fire damp explosion oc-
Cured this evening in mine No. 10,
ofthe Lehigh coal company, at Cans
ford. Thos. Hany, the fire boss, is
missing and it is believed he is
dead. Eight men and one boy were
badly injured; among the latter
are Edward Galitz, from George
town, and three men. respectively,
Rhom, Burns and Klein, and five
others from Tamaqua, names un-
known. One of them had his back
broken, and another had his legs
and arms broken, and one badly
burned and crushed. The explosion
was caused by a fall of coal, break
ing the safety lamps i'll the hands of
the fire boss, Hany. Luckily the fire
did not spread, and the damage to
the mine is consequently light.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

TOUCHING the suspension of Gen.
eral Fitz John Porter, General Grant
expressed himself as having been
guided by false impressions. These
false impressions resulted in a seri-
GUS end for General Porter, and
there should be no delay now in do
ing the wronged soldier full justice
and restitution.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
FIRE RECORD.
Works Destroyed

INDEPENDENCE. IND, January 10.
A fire last night destroyed the
Southern chair works here, the
property of John Steckworth, which
were insured. This is the second
burning of the. works within seven
and is supposed to have
been an incendiary. Loss $4,000.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

THE Japanese government is en-
c6uraging the building of railways
and with her postal service is out
stripping China in all but oblique-
eyed beauties.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

GNAr CURIOUS has in his last
number of the Record picture of a
beautiful man at the head of one of
its columns. 1t is unnecessary to
say it is picture of the editor.
Gnat has grown really beautiful
since he became the Riddlebargainer
Of Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
ROUND ROCK.
Purely Personal Paragraphs.
Especial to the statesman.l

Especial to the Statesman.l
ROUND Rock, January 7.-Bishop
Gregg preached here last night to very
fair congregation.
The man who fell from telegraph
pole few days since is doing well, and
DR.. Cochran, who is attending him,
thinks he is out of danger.
Mr.. William Coffee returned from
Tennessee yesterday, accompanied by a
beautiful bride. She is sister of Mr..
High and Jones Webb, of this place,
wealthy cattle men.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

The expense of running the gov
ernment printing office last year
was 81, 215,9S9, and the revenue was
about s19S,000. The stealage was
enormous. Tho office is not run on
business principles" or anything of
the kind.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
TIE Riddlebargainer of Tex,

TIE Riddlebargainer of Texas
bays that nothing will give him
'nore delight than to invite Senator
Coke to "git up and git.". The
prospects of removal made the
Junior senator lean mildly, the
other day, towards this independent
movement. Usually one does not
lean mildly towards successor, but
Senator Coke is a lifelong friend
81 Col. Henderson, which may
count for his generosity.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

GENERAL SHERMAN tried to sus-
pend the "army and navy German
in Washington this winter, in con-
sideration of the death of Mr.. Gar
field, but the young bloods could
not live without it, and so it is
more than ever the fashion.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

CONDUCTOR CAMERON is about to
start the Pennsylvania Stalwart
train. He Is making it up at Wash
ington, and the engineers firemen
are to be tried and true. The train
will move without breaks.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

THE cattlemen of Bee county hold
the fort. Only two or three sheep
raisers of importance still remain in
the county. Many sheep have been
sent from there toward the north
west.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
Smau pox spreadinr

ToMAH, Wis, January 1O.-Small
pox has broken out at Mather, a
small station fifteen miles north of
here. There has been one death,
and ten cases are reported. The
inhabitants are scattering in all di-
rections.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

The Banner sets it down as a
hxed fact, if Nat Q. Henderson has
been made postmaster at George
town, that Texas Democracy will
have to get along the best it can
without him.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

WHAT if President Arthur should
become the husband of the Prince
Beatrice, of England. Some of the
Washington gossips say Queen Vic
toria has one eye on such a match,
but we do not believe it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
WILLIAMS, RANCH.
Miscellaneous Local Matters.
Especial to the statesman.l

Especial 10 the Statesman'J
WILLIAMS RANCH, January Z. The
surveying corps of the Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Fe railroad passed by this place
en- route for Lampasas.
The present wheat crop of this season
looks splendid.
There will be a new drug store erected
in this place soon.
There are a great many people, from
different portions of the state, hunting
sheep ranches in this section. Business
brisk.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

WE all the time have known that
Mr.. Hayes was very poor presi-
dent, but it was a shock to learn
that he could not help out on the
Garfield fund.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

A MATTER worthy ofspecial men,
ton il that the postmaster at
Plcssanton wants to be relieved of
his public duty.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

WITH the contract for the new
capital signed, sealed and delivered,
and Madam Gerster singing at Mil
lett's, the people of Austin may put
on any amount o airs.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
CTATIoN BY PUBLICATION
r4E STATE OF TEXAS,

THE STATE OF TEXAS,
To the Sheriff, or any constable OF Travis coun-
ty, greeting:
You are hereby commanded that, by making
publication OF this notice In some newspaper
published In said county, II there be news
paper published in said county, but ifnot, then
In the nearest county In which newspaper f. !
published, once In each week for four con-
secutiye weeks previous to the 14th day Of
January, 1882, you summon Wilson Green. q
nonresident Of the state OF Texas, TO be and ap-
pear at Austin, in said county, at room No. l..
Brueggerhoi building, on lsaid 14th day OF
January, 1882, then and there TO apewer the
petition in writing of the Austin and North
western Railroad Company, filed in the county
of October, 1881, showing that, Tor the purpose
Of establishing, constructing and operating It's
railroad from Austin to Burnett, in said state,
It is necessary to have for it's right OF way
upon the following described lands and prem en-
ises, situated in said county Of Trayis, viz
headlight; beginning in the center in the bed
Of Walnut creek, where the Georgetown and
Austin road road crosses sTtsr the same Thence
to b. Ganlts north line Thence
east along B. Gault's north line 70 southeast
corneGiof this survey: Thence north 30 deg;
creek to the beginning Said tract being owned
by the said Wilson Green. The said strip Of
land 70 be Of varying width; that is TO say, 70
the centre line Of a survey made for the Austin
and Northwestern railroad company for its rail.
way enters said tract on it's south or southeast
line at station 581x21 to station $50; thence, on
to station 600, to be 1876 feet In width; and
thence, TO station 605x30 10 be 100feet in width.
comprising six and $40 acres. The said strip,
varying in width as aforesaid from 100 to- 1A
feet and from 1875 TO 100 feet, TO be located "a
follows: Entering said tract Of land
110O feet west Of the southeast corner thereof at
center line OF survey made by said railroad
company for its railway, as located on the
ground and marked by stakes; thence along
said railway center, go marked by stakes.
across said tract the widths aforesaid and pass.
ing out OF said tract 375 feet from the northwest
corner thereof, embracing as aforesaid six and
nine-tenths acres. That, on said 14th day OF
January, 1882, at the said place aforementioned
the undersigned, as special commissioner, be-
ing thereunt0 duly authorized by appointment
Of the county judge Of said county Of Travis,
viii meet for the purpose Of hearing the parties
touching the matter OF the condemnation OF
said strip Of land and assessing the damages ac-
coroing TO law.
Witness our hands this the 18th day Of De-
cember, 1881 DENNIS CORWIN,
NM HORNSBY,
j. W. SMITH.
de2id1t4w3t Special Commissioners.
atrial package OF "BLAcK-DRAu&iI
Tree OF charge at --ssr
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

IT MAKES the STATESMAN proud to
be complimented by the federal
ofsce-holder, Col. Gnat Curious
Henderson.
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
IN AS ASSIGNEE.

To All Whom 1t may Concern:
thereby give notice that have this day been
appointed assignee OF II. P. n. CANNED and Me-
son N CANNED, partners composing the firm
of CANNED Brothers, who have made an as
signment for the benefit Of their creditors, and
that have accepted and qualified as such.
JNO. p KIRK,
Assignee CANNED Bros.
Austin, December 25, 1854. d29-1aw8w,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

TEE post norton examination of
DR.. John Herf showed that he died
from poison, occasioned by eating
the fragrant imported sausage.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

THE popular verdict, which we en-
dorse, is, that Guiteau plays part,
but not excellently well.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
Hvphenated.

PENSACOLA, January 10.-The Ga
zette newspaper and Advance have
consolidated, and will publish a
daily called the Advance Gazette.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

ONE of the Guiteau experts calls
it pure cussedness.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

They called 1t daisy-the SUM-
day STATESMAN.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
UNIVERSAL COUGH SYRUP

isacertain cure. One of the special merits ofthis
unequalled pulmonic, is the facility with which Il
acts 1t produces quoting effect on the severest
cough within half an hour after the dose has been
given, and the paroxysms abate with every sub.
sequent dose until theprocess of cure is complete
Sometimes this result is accomplished in twenty.
four hours, and even a chronic cough Of long
standing seldom resists the sanitary operation OF
the remedy any length oftime.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
Wnnt marn Wnre..

LONDON, January 1O.-The cotton
weavers of Lancashire have decided
to apply for q general advance of
wages
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

Myers said no changes in the capitol
specifications must be made. No changes
were made.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

The capitol bid has been let, but when
viii the work begins
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THURSDAY. JANUARY 12, 1882
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TUFTS hAIR DYE,
RSTRAYED
deal wat'
EsTRAYED.

It STRAYED.
p T. c., october 10th, 1881, Bay Mare, with
blaze in face, small white ring around her neck
white feet, branded 7, with a curve, on left
shoulder, about Il hands high, about 10 years
old, appraised at s3O
FRANK BROWN,
nov17w3tt Clerk c. q. T. C..
s1eorgans ?: .BLAck-HR Au6hIs
4nstsad Of NJ q
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For Hoarseness, Whooping-cOugh. spam Of
the Windpipe-familiarly known as the "CrowinR
Disease "-and, indeed, for all the pulmonary all
ments most common among the little people.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

WASHINGTON, January THE
Post will publish tomorrow morn
ing the following letter from Gen
eral 10 Johnston:
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~ speedily dlldys BroacAidI Irritation, oad
Promote a healthy discharge from the Lungs,
ohteh gradually becomes more natural until tAs
patient is cured.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-19

a ropuD1can mas MS say dDOuI Lie TWO
candidates for sheriff, choose ye whom you
will have serve you;
MOLINE, Oct. 16, 1882.
The Rock Island Union seems to be con-
siderably exercised over statement made
by the Rock Islander to the effect that the
democratic candidate for sheriff, if elected,
would appoint our present sheriff as his
deputy, and allow him to run the Office,
whilst he Mr.. Reticker, would look after
his other interests. A drowning man
grasping at straw is about the definition
of all this twaddle. What need the repub
lican candidate for sheriff from Moline care
what others may say or do, has he not a
small trifle over 4 900 friends in Rock Island
county to see him through. Again
date from Moline was in all
probability the only one that has ever
been made in this or any other county
purely upon the merits of the man. The
republican candidate from Moline has
sailed from every coast, civilized or uncivil.
lied, upon the two hemispheres. Is he not
recent importation from the country
whose principal occupation is conquest,
and guarding the Irish ground against the
encroachment of the shamrock? A man
with such a record need not fear defeat by
a man whose only recommendation is that
of having lived in Rock Island all his life
and gained the confidence of republicans
and democrats alike. Mr.. Reticker's record
is home one He does not arrogate to
himself virtues the people know nothing
about.
Now Mr.. Editor, we have given you
honestly and fully the record of the repub-
lican candidate for sheriff from Moline, all
there is of it. Upon this record he ex-
poets the republicans of this county to
elect him to the Office of sheriff. Alb
surdity cant go no farther. We have also
given you all that is necessary of the rec
ord of the democratic candidate He has
been among the people of this county in
poyhood and in manhood; choose We whom
you will have to serve you.
A REPUBLICAN,