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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
Go to McInerney's for a new hat.

The Labelle Wagon is the best farm
wagon that is made for the price, car
load of them has just been received at
Berry Bros.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

if you wish to purchase land. The adj
vance in prices may continue. We
have the best bargains going.
L. G.. HENRY & Co,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Don't fail to see the Grand Tia
0aination Saturday, Monday and
Tuesday Evenings, at IL S. KeHey's
.jeacelry store.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

In August, 1878, there was a photographer in
Wamcgo, who signed his name J. A, Hansbrough.
We have reasons for desiring to know his present
decentralization Nationalist.
For the information of the Nationalist
we will state that j. A. HansbrOugh is
in Abilene, conducting a successful
photograph business. He directs us to
state that he is accessible to any one who
wishes to see him, and further, that he
desires the Nationalist tOpublishi its reas-
ons for wishing to know his where
abouts. Mr.. Hansbrough is justly in
dignant at the insinuation contained in
the above paragraph.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Don't fail to see the Grand M,t-
nainatiOn Saturday, Monday, and
Tuesday ecenings, at j. s. KeNey'S
.jeacetry store.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
HURRY ZIP

If you wish to improve the present IA
vorable opportunity to sell your farm,
and leave its description with us.
T. G.. HENRY & Co.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

J. S. Kelley has an immense stock Of
Gold and !Sijrer Patches at prices belOm
anu house IN KdnSOS.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
CLOTHING.

Simon Rothschild's Palace Clothing
Store is headquarters for Mems Cloth
ing, Youths Clothing, Boys Clothing.
Prices down to ''bed rock"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
MoInerney's is the place to buy.

One-half gallon Mason Fruit Jars at
J. Augustine's for SIS per dozen.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
CONTRARY

To time honOred and almost uni
versal practice, the Opera House Book
Store doesn't want to tell the people
that it has the
LARGEST HOLIDAY STOCK
that has ever been or ever will be
brought to Abilene, because the state
ment might be considered slight, very
slight, deviation from the fixed and I'M
changeable rules of truth. Nor does it
seek to knock the bottom out of the
truthful tub by claiming to sell at
LOWER PRICES THAN ANYONE ELSE.
But large Holiday stock of all kinds
of gOods-from the baby's rattle and
musical tin horn to the finest plush
articles-is to be found at the Opera
House Book Store. And the goods will
be sold at very reasonable prices. You
can materially help
SANTA CLAUS
in his arduous duties by calling at the
Opera House Book Store and looking
at the Holiday goods there displayed and
learning prices.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
In Going Your Rounds

For Christmas presents don't fail to
call and see the large and varied stock
carried by B. F. Nelson.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

The Pennsylvania House is for sale
or trade in stock. Enquire at Frank
Nelson's groeery.-S If.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Don't fail to see the Grand Hlx-
nindtion Saturday, Monday and
Tuesday erenings, at j. s. ReRey's
jeacelry store.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

4 fine assortment Of Gold and .Sil-
ger Headed Canes, at KelleyS's.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

j. S. Kelley has an immense stock of
Gold and Silrer Watches at prices bel0,C
ana house IN Kansas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

If you want letterheads, envelopes,
billheads, statements, cards, circulars,
bills, &C., give the REFLECTOR office
trial.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Go to McInerney's for Boots and
Shoes.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
CORN SHELLERSi

y car load of Corn Shelters, of all
sizes, just received by Berry Bros. Mer-
camille Company.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
LAMPS! LAMPs!! LAMPs!!!
HURRY ZIP

The finest assortment in the county
at Northcraft'S. S-tf
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Don't fail to see the GRANDEST,
MOST BRILLIANT and wonderful
illumination and display ever seen in
the West. Remember the time and
place, Dec. 90, "a, %. is. KELLEY.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
ROASTED COFFEE.

Augustine will sell you a Peck OF
Roasted Coffee for a dollar and quar-
ter.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
Pntrnlanm
For the Best Beef Steaks.

Headlight oil, LIS degrees fire test, at
NO-thcraft's; also Safety oil. S-tf
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Don't fail to see the Grand ill.,
r,ination Saturday, Monday and
Tuesday ecenings, at H. s helley's
.ie,celry store.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
BUY YOUR

candies for Christmas at Keller's ba
kerry, Sd street.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
A Few Cents

Only few cents above cost for
Boots and Shoes at KenyOn's.
L. s. BARTON.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
Santa Clans

viii find all sorts of toys and things
at B. F. Nelson's for his Christmas
rounds
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
Christmas Is Coming.

And B. F. Nelson will be found at
the front with a large lot of Christmas
goods.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
FRESH LEMONS.
Fresh Lemons at Augustine's.

Silrer1Cdre for everybody at 1rholesalt
prices. at Kelleg'S.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

J. s. Kelley has an immense stock Of
Gold and Silrer Watches at prices beLO1c
any house in Kansas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
HARD AND SOFT COAL BURNERS

In numerous styles and at low prices,
at Berry Bros. Mercantile Company,
south side.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

J. S. Kelley has an immense stock of
Gold and Siirer Watches at prices belOC
ana house IN Kansas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

SHcer,care at 'ch0lesale prices.
H. s. KELLEY.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

When you'll want Corn Shelter 90 to
Berry Bros, who have just received a
car load of all sizes.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

J. s. Kelley can sell you goods cheaper
than any house IN the Vest.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
The ONLY Place

in town where you can buy pure fresh
candies is at Keller's bakery, Sd street.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
New York

SitCer,care at 'chOlesdle prices.
H. s, KELLEY
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Mr.. II. Shadinger has the contract to
paper the dining room and the railroad
ticket Office and waiting room of the
Henry House. FrescOe paper will be
used, and when finished the rooms will
present a very handsome appearance.
Probably the mOStartiStic sample of Mr..
Shadinger's work i'll this line can be
found in the second story room of Haz-
lett & Co. s store. Mr.. Downing, of the
Henry House, and Mr.. Shadinger were
at Kansas City yesterday to select the
paper. No expense is to be spared to
make the three rooms mentioned lovely
and irresistible.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Il tine assortment Of Gold and
SilUer Headed Canes, at Relley'S.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

J. Kelley can sell you goods cheaper
than any house in the West.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Our amusement loving people remem-
Der with feelings of mallOyed pain, I'M
mixed with yearning, the Princess
Chuck, =" Nuggets and Hidden Hand
companies, bat they have been eXcelled
in wOrthlessness by the Rose Lisle
Company, which gave 'Reddy's Luck"
at the Opera House last Monday even
ing. The play was utterly lacking in
incident and interest, and not a mem
Der of the company is worthy of criti-
cism. The audience was almost as bad
as the play. So much disorder and
noise had not been seen at any previous
performance.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
School Books and Supplies,
EstraY Notice.

at Sewell's, in quantity and variety to
furnish all the schools of the county.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
SANTA CLAUS

Il fine assortment Of Gold and
Silger Headed Canes, at Kelley's.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

New I DIRK
Buckwheat Flour
and
Vermont
Maple Syrup
al, Harry Becker & Co.'S.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
Dermatine.

Try Dermatine for toilet use. The
finest thing out. s+tf
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Silrerc'are for everybody at ,cholesale
prices, at KeIley'S.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

All that know more will go to No
Inerney's shoe store.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

.SIrer,care at acholesale prices.
IL S. KELLEY.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
COOKING STOVES.
DISHES.

In great variety and at different pri-
ces at Berry Bros, south side.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
Cream of Rose

Cream OF Roses.
Funk's Cream of Roses at North
crafts. S-tf
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

BANKRUPT STOCK.
Good Comforts for one dollar at Up
shaw'S Furniture Store. I3-4w.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Don't fail to see the GRANDEST,
MOST BRILLIANT and wonderful
illumination and display ever seen in
the West. Remember the time and
place, Dec. 90, "a, 25. ]. 8. KELLEY.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

GENUINE MEERsCHAUM
Pipes, Cigar and Cigarette Holders in
many various designs at B. II. D'Huy's.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

The Baptist church, of Abilene. has
a few members and many friends in
Willowdale township. Last Thursday,
December 18th, the ladies gave an Oys-
ter supper at the FunkhOuser school
house for the benefit Of the new Baptist
church of this city. The amount real
lied after all expenses were paid was
S61.93. This amount the treasurer re-
ceived last Saturday from the hands of
Mrs. n. y. Holland, and his heart was
made glad.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

1EEXtra copies OF the REFLECTOR can be found
at Sewell's Book Store, at the opera House Book
Store and at this Office
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
The Largest Stock

of Cigars and Tobacco at Bib. D'Huy's.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20
Christmas TOYS

In endless variety at B. F. Nelson's.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Last Monday afternoon the REFLEC
TOR man peeped into the County Treas
urers room and found it full OF farmers
waiting to pay their taxes. The rush
was so great that the men had to wait
for ''turns,' as in a barber shop, and
Treasurer Kirby and Deputy Brilliant
were worked to their fullest capacity.
Manymen who came to town to pay their
taxes were unable TO find the opportu-
nifty. Thus is the prosperity of our
county strikingly illustrated.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-12-20

Mr.. C. n. COggeshall, ofSolomon City,
gave the REFLECTOR a brief call last
Tuesday.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-03-17

The following is what the Las
Vegas optic has to say about the
trade OF Lincoln county:
"Thc Lone STR Of Fl Paso will
tell the truth, and that is what
rolls the merchants of that town
occasionally. In the following item
we find a choice morsel for the bus
mess men of this city
"'A number Of Lincoln county
merchants are III the city buying
goods. Some Of them claim. how
ever, that they can buy cheaper in
Las Vegas than they can here. but
why this should be we are unable
to explain. The number of rail
roads running into this city ought
to reduce freight rates and proper
tlonately reduce the price Of mer-
chandise.n'
We will hold the trade OF Lin
coin county in spite Of hades and
high waters. In fact we believe
that when the railroad is built
from FL Paso to White Oaks our
merchants may yet sell goods there
and deliver them as cheaply as
they can be brought in from the
south. The rate now is S1.50 per
hundred, and the FL Paso
and White Oaks road cannot, or at
least will not, carry freight for
much less than this. Indeed, our
wholesale houses can make good
the difference in freight rates and
allow interest for the difference of
time required to deliver goods BY
bull teams and yet find profit in
the Lincoln county business. Gen
tlemcn, You will have to build a
canal up from the Rio Grande to
While Oaks to get that trade away
from Us.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-03-17
NOTICE OF pRE-ENtpTIoN PROOF.
L. S. LAND OFFICE !
AT Ia MEsILLA. \. NJ, ;


~ ullN ,, 1000.
Notice is hereby given thatthe following
named settlers have fled notice of their in
tention to make final proof on their res
pectiyc claims before Sam'l r. CorJct,
Deputy Clerk, 3rd Jud. District Court, ut
thcpost- office. at Roswell, Lincoln Co.. y.
M, on the 24th day OF March a. ID. 1888,
viz:
John 5. Chisum on Presumption Declar-
at0ry Statement No. 1888, for the e! NV! of
section Is and e3 sw4 section 7, Town
ship II 5, Range q e.-NitneSses BenitO
Juarcz, VIM. }. Hunt, John Is. Howell,
and VIM. Hutchinson all of Lincoln
county, said Territory.
Mary Marshall on Presumption Declara-
tory Statement No. j64, for the 5! swt and
Va set section !, /. II 5, IL, 70 e.-Nlt-
nesscs: UsaVler RulS, Guadalupe Scgura,
Santiago Sanchez and Beio Cortez, all OF
Lincoln county said Territory,
OsaVIer huis, on lrc-cmpllon Declare
tory statement NO. 90, Tor the 81 sw+ and
nWt swt section q, 1. II S, X. - e. and
me net seq sec. !, ! las X. 20 e.-Wlt-
neSaes VIM. >. Hunt, Benlto Juarez,
Mary marshall ana Beto Cortez, all or
LincoIn county, sald Territory.
Johh Benhctt Howell on P~re-enlption
beClar"loly statement NO. 5ot, Tor the
hW1 hWt, section H. - sw4 and net swt
section IL, /. Us, X. 20 e.--WltnesScs :
VIM. j. Hunt, Santiago Sanchez, Bcto
Cortez n John >. Chlsum, all OF Lincoln
county SAID Territory.
Belo Cortez' on RE cmpuon Declare
rory statement 40 81 Tor the net set
9tc.I"h 20 ana nWt $" ana VIZ h"t sec
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-03-17
NOTICE or FORFEIITURE.

To w. G. Franklin and others whom it
may concern
You are hereby notified that I have eI-
pended one hundred dollars in labor and
development on the May Lode mining
claim, in White Oaks Mining District,
Lincoln County New Mexico, for the wear
1882, being the required amount of annual
expenditure, rs will appear by proof of
labor filed in the office Of the County Re
cordcr. If within ninety days from the
service Of this notice by publication in the
Lincoln County Leader, published in
White Oaks, Lincoln County n. NJ, you
fail or refuse to pay your proportion Of
such expenditure, as co-Owncr, your in
tcreSt in said claim will become the pro-
pcrty of the subscriber,
E. II. PATTIsoN.
10 Magdalcna, Socorro Co., n. n.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-03-17
Notice of Forfeiture.
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed have expended the sun Of one
hundred dollars (]100) in labor and i'm
provcmcnts. on each of the lodes known
As the "ROSita ard Contention" stu
ated in White Oaks mining district. Lin
coin county, y. NJ, as will appear by certi-
icatcs filed in the office of the Re
corder in Lincoln county, in order
to hold said premises under the pro-
visions of Section 1921 Revised statutes OF
the [. S, being the amount required to
hold the same, for the year ending Dec.
3lst, 1882, and if within ninety 900 days
after the publication of this notice. YOU
or either OF you, fail or refuse TO contri-
butte your proportion of such expenditure
as owners or ~CO-owrcrS, your interest in
said claim or claims will become the pro-
perty of the undersigned. under said sec
ton 1924. White Oaks, n. NJ. Feb. II, SO
J. GILBERT GLASS.
JAMES. S. REDMAN,
cO-OwncrS.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-03-17
COPPER MINES.
Short Discourse on Common Sense.
the virginla EnterprIse.

From the Virginia Enterprise.
\ correspondent residing in Can
delaria writes tous to ask What
security have we that if we 20
ahead and open the copper mines
of this region any one will buy
them OF us, or that we will ever be
able to make anything out Of thcm."
What security, we would ask our
correspondent, has the ranchman
who starts IN to cultivate Il piece
of land that he will ever get any
thing out OF it! What security has
the man who sends his boy to the
best school he can find that he
Will prove a blessing to him in his
declining years. What security
has the man who goes into the
stock business with two or three
cows and II half a dozen old ewes
that he will ever rear calves and
lambs! All these questions of
'shall | do this or "shall | do
that are to sensible men, at the
present stage OF the game Of life in
this world, exceedingly silly.
The main thing is for a man to
go to work and do something in
earnest, and there is no danger Of
his coming to want. The man who
lies back and growlipgly asks all
his neighbors, $40 you think |
should do this or do you think |
should do thatl' is in nine cases
out OF ten & nan who is trying to
find some plausible excuse for do
ing nothing at all. Yet we Will
answer our correspondent accord
ing to the best Of our ability and
without putting ourself out very
much for a man who, we think, is
not likely to put himself out very
much for any living soul on earth,
even including himself, and him
self tolcrably hungry. We will
say that copper appears TO be in de
mand, just the same as silver,
gold, lead, saw logs, potatoes,
cabbage and almost anything else
that Il man, not too lazy to work,
has amind to produce.
Thus The Calumet and IIecla
Consolidated Mining Company
will pay their quarterly dividend
Olive dollars per share on the 18th
of February, aggregating $500, 600.
Total of dividends to date, $22,-
$50. 600.
The Quincy Copper Mining Co.,
have declared a quarterly dividend
Of six dollars per share, payable on
the 18th, instant, aggragating
$24, 900. Total Of dividends to
date 1910, 600.
The San Francisco Copper Min
ing Company have declared their
regular monthly dividend of five
cents per share, aggrcgating So
800, payable on the Goth instant.
Total Of dividends, l25, 900.
Let a man go to work earnestly
at almost anything, using proper
judgement and he will not starye.
Means Of making money are not
half so much wanted in this coun-
try as common sense and a will to
work.
\ man who goes into copper
mining is expected to have a grain
or two Of sense ; he is no more eX-
pccted TO spend his time at work
upon rock hat has not enough
copper in it to pay for working
than a man is to take his thousand
or two head Of cattle out into an al
kali desert and expect thom to not
only pick up Il living, bat also to
grow fat.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-03-17

The Las Vegas Gagette says -
"Capital in Boston is instinctiyely
turning to New Mexico Tor invest
ment. Boston's capital is about as
heavy as that of any other city in
the Union, and by its help such en-
tcrprises as the proposed White
Oaks railroad can be easily carried
through 20 a ,acceseful conclusion.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1883-03-17
THE ALAMO.

From the FL Paso Lone Star.
Last Tuesday, March 9th, was
the 47th anniversary of the tall of
the Alamo, where every man was
slain, after eleven days seige by
the Mexican army under command
of Gen. Santa Ana. II will be re
membered that at this point Coils.
Travis and Crockett, with a hand
ful of men, 1870 in number, made
their last desperate stand after
having suffered defeat at the Coli
ard. The place is near the heart
of the city Of San Antonio. and,
wearied with long suffering, there
these old heroes took refuge, well
knowing they would 90 hence alive.
1t was in those days a strong for
tress, but surrounded by an enemy
overwhelming in numbers it was
the fortress of death. Day after
day il was stormed from all sides,
and as often were the attacking
party repulseG with great slaugh-
ter; but finally, on the eleventh
day OF the siege, worn out with
hunger and fatigue, the doomed
warriors within had to succumb.
The enemy scaled the walls and
put every man to the sword.
Six years later, March 9th, 1912,
a handful Of men again yielded
possession of the Alamo and San
Antonio to an Overwhelming force
Of Meyicans. but the latter were
promptly driven out by an uprising
Of the citizen soldiery Of the coun-
try.
In the year is a monument
was erected in Austin to the mem
Dry Of the brave men who fell at
the Alamo. 1t is an iron shaft,
resting ON a stone base taken from
the walls Of the Alamo, bearing
dates and the men who fell in the
siege, and the one single inscrip-
ton /:
"IHRRNoPYL-E HAD HER MEssEN-
GER OF DEFEAT, BUT THE ALAMO
HAD NONE"
The state, or rather the lcgisla-
tnre, is now considering Il PROPOSE
ton to purchase the Alamo and
hold it as a spot sacred in the histo-
ry Of Texas. Every one in whose
veins throbs the pulsations of pa
triotism must desire the state to
own the ground so hallowed in the
struggle Of Texas for independence.
Following are the remarks upon
this same theme taken from the
Austin Statesman, of the 9th inst
"This is Alamo Day Forty
seven years ago the Spartan band
that died within the walls of the
old mission church at San Antonio
de BeXar gave their life blood that
Texas might be free and indepcn-
dent. Texas liberty rose from that
blood-stained ground where the
martyrs fell, full-grown and ready
for any emergency, and San Jacin-
to was but the sequel to that strug-
gle which made for Texans a record
in heroism second to no people liv-
ing in the annals Of history. But
little short OF a half a century has
elapsed since the eventful day
when the noblest of patriots fell in
freedoms cause, and The legislature
of this great state Of Texas, now in
session, is asked to preserve for
Texas the sacred place where none
lived, but where AL preferred to
die, for Texas. How betting it
would be for the bill now before
the legislature, providing for the
purchase ofthc Alamo property, 10
become q law on this very day.