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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03
Just Before the War..-A Remarkable
Remlniscence.

The article which fills nearly all our
fyst page attracted our attention
several months since. and we have
reserved it for insertion at some con-
venient season. And now, just be-
fore the meeting Of Congress, and ere
the pressure of current political topics
shall set in, we seize the chance to
give it place. We admit it Is rather
lengthy for our columns, but we feel
sure whoever enters upon its perusal
will not stop short of the closing
word. At the present time, when
"war literature is attracting SO much
interest, the incidents here narrated,
which foreshadowed the coming con-
hict, cannot fail to attract equal at
tention. But the great feature OF
curious interest in the article under
notice is the manner in which sumter
rifed democracy" Of the most pro-
nouncedtype became complicated with
its pet autipathy, "abOlitionism." y
Willard Of Indiana was the champion
young Democratic orator and states
man Of the West, yet as will be seen,
the John Brown raid came home to
his very hearthstone. The narrative
comes from high democratic source,
Senator voorhees,, first appeared
in the Cincinnati Enquirer, and az
tervards in the Indianapolis Sentinel,
both leading democratic journals.
We copy from the latter. 1t indicates
a great change Of views among 81
concerned as regards -the peculiar
institution.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03
PERSONAL.

Nr Rowan nd Sami 10 hav I'D O Antonio
wsb,v. an interesting Florid. letter from Mrs
G. q Dsy for our next issue.
~ -..,,- o,,.s,o,-
,,iy IN o n.t Town af,sr lang absence.
"', - ~, ~, 60 a,
~. iEau, III. nas 'a!eV eene " 'e"h'
esonso' 10 H'so'y e,'"s
Sam waikins ST. Asa nne crop % es'nA~' w
mis- orehara io'
Mr.. Laekey an oio eintsn 81 LopNoaH vs. po'e
on MONDAY
EP. Laney. thslive wimberlsy merchant, made
US a c all on Monday.
Prof Pritchett 10 at Houston, attending the meet.
ing Of he grand lodge Of masons.
Mics Malta Rasd NADIA . h.,tx visit home a raw
a.S. .nos sbs wiIi ,stnrn daring Inc HOLIDAYS.
s,n.,,N Nance col aIsdg, T. ". wblssp.nt. a.
, strH IN n s,asn.t a, Vol. -. IN ,ovn
u.nS.s A"u ~ ''-0' " N''
,, . 80.
with bis family Tor Brovnwood Monday. We hope
be may prosper In his new home.
-, N p.o-.,.u ronS.x n,,h, IN .,,.na
Ia, ~ wii.o. $50, ui. son K. Ran ,a,v low
Win the dengue.
n -. @. 49, ,.,r,,.d t,o,, p,....r,o,
d. LerIs LII, mas hini,L ~ ~. :.
" speu INV ANN''' "
Our young topographic friend MI. doom, has re-
turned 10 our town and 10 again WORKING on tns
FHEE Pass.
The cresset 10 entirely a. fault 10 Us Inrmauon
that the article signed Jones was written pJ tns
editor OF the FRss PHsss-
Rev. II. NJ. DuBoss, will be here merit week There
will probably be m Getting ofths board Of directors
ofthe s. N. 8. 8. A, b 81
Nv we.thariy an IntelIirent typoarapher Of
Austin, made the FRls PEEss an agreeable call the
hrst ofthe week
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03

The dslsst.bs dsnsus Fingers In the lap Of .lnlsi
Amons The later victims have been Judge Wooo'
Mis-. knnis Haynes Capt. Martin. Mrs., kas,di ls,
The family Of Prot. Williams, Prot pn,ehsh e''
Several 81 these essss we're sseeha s".
Our young fsispd ByrOn Smith, In addition 70 Pc
Ing q sIsst hvorils with the ladies and one Of me
'sisndbys" In the n, X, choir, has decided sepas
for earring 10 wood. etc We have seen spee'@sa
Of his work and 4 10 remarkably good iof ~ s@a'
Mr.. EsIlsm informs ne OF some errors We made 10
our notice Of the IFS years old hstho9lst prssshsI
there in isai instead Of IS. And as TO the Kslls@
family. Johns grandfather settled al Arkansas fe''
IN lsii. bis father In iAls.
We are requested 10 announce that next wsdnss'
deg the 9Th ihst Services viii be held Al the Prsspy
tsfisn church and there will DO preaching on each
sunday evening throughout the week by Reyerends
Harris, Arnold, Thomas and the Pastor Mr.. French
SUNDAY. communion. services I'll be conducted.
Dropping 10 81 the popular clothing house Of "
O. Duggsr The other day We found him snsssed ~
purchasing bill Of piece goods from the agent o.
. New York importing house, We learn That CHEEK
and piAids were 'ths styls" for SO and many
patterns were gorgeous. The dude viii blossom
"loud" next spring.
last Saturday night aud st Bethel on dains BE- anel
Sunday, There were two aceesslons 70 the church
., the latter place. white en.route The axle tree
Of the buggy containing himself and vile broke
enu euotnef vonieio hso W " ssessss w sSs''.~,
the Journey.
Rev. Nj. carnabsn writes US thu, for . sppsia
reason rssson he will sell his property here fol
$1,000. half cash, balance 10 one year. With eish
per cent interest, provided the sale can DO effected
By January nrst. His place 10 . snug and comfort
able one In the mountain part OF tovn-two lots
fenced, good dwellings, garden. etc.
We have been told good story spropos OF thi
''erEan question" In the Christian church ct thli
place, Asis wsll.known the snti.orgsn party es,.
isd the day; there has been organ In the churof
for year or two. Whal was the surprise, therefore
Of those who went 10 Sunday school the first Of the
week 70 gnd brand new organ In the church A,
Ildsr Drskil the chief Of the anti organ party had
but recently held ssrvicsc there and was supposed
10 have taken the key Of the building with him. thu
presence Of the organ seemed the more mysterious
However, an explanation soon came. IL appears
Tiers arc two doors, one Of which. presumably By
oversight had net bs.n locked, and our ensrprsihs
music dealer, Mr.. 3. p. Chaistain, scented Q goot
chance to advertise his wares, and accordingly 10
trodueed the organ above stated. unknown to th
church people. II was accepted as . good practica
jsks and the young ladies made haste 10 Improve
The occasion" By playing sundry pieces on the In
strumsnt so Unexpectedly provided. No harm
done, We suppose.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03

GLORIOUS TEMPERANCE TRIUMPH
The election at Atlanta, Ga on
which all eyes have for como time
been turned, resulted in q signal tri-
umph for Prohibition. II was de-
foatod in the city by majority OF
862, but carried in the county by 74s
majority, making tho official majority
for Prohibition 226, 5000 votes
we're cast Every other county in
the state had previously gone the
same way, 30 this election places Geor'
gia abreast with Maine. Glory enough
for one day.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03
COmmisslOners' Court.

Called session. New. 90th.
Bid Of r: Promme for planting shrnbbery and i'm
proving court house grounds, $500, was rejected.
Bid Of 0. p. Bozarth for same, $500. adopted and
county Judge authorized to to make contract accord
ing TO agreement filed with ths court.
By Burleson. In the case Of the guardianship Of
virginia Eichslberger, lunAtic, now pending 10
probate, be Withdrawn. Ordered that the PROPOSE.
Zion Of w. ". Hut0hson for one half the proceeds Of
the EchelbsTger farm be accepted II said Hutchinson
does NOT charge for services herein and that be be
required TO make settlement with this court at the
February term OF each year.
Account Of sebern Traywlok. building fence, con-
u nued 20 next term.
Petition Of A, ", Etheridge. and others for a
road from point on the Austin and Fredericksburg
road 300 yards west Of W. T. Chspman's. to inter-
cep, the Austin and Blaneo city road near Henly.
A, ". Btheridge, J N. Livingston. Thos. A. Boyd,
] C. Rowe and A. X. Daniel were appointed aIury
to lay out said road ond report at next term.
Mariana Martinas and Mary Davis were allowed
s. 80 per month each for support as paupers.
By McUarty. Notion that $50 In convict labor DO
allowed to open the south end Of the Guadalupe st.
road. Adopted.
Sam II. Perkins waa ordered removed provided he
falls 10 collect fines and costs due from convcts.
Bid Of j. W. Wilson for Of poor farm at % 80
q month was accepted and said Wilson appointed.
Ordered that Sterling Fisher be allowed $40 In
the Riohelberger case.
T. J. MoCarty, J. R. Burleson, O. L. Hghtfoot,
Peter sohmitt were allowed $500 for attendance at
this term.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03

Mr. Cleveland at first declared his
purpose TO attend the funeral OF Mr..
Hendricks, bnt yielded to the urgent
solicitations of those who feared for
his personal safety and declined togo.
It is pity he did not take more time
to think of it at first, as it would have
saved him this apparent back-down.
Really we are not prepared to believe
he would have been in any danger.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03
Death OF yIco.President Hendricks.


gentleman last week startled and
grieyed the whole nation. He died
on the afternoon Of Wednesday the
25th ult. It took the country the
more by surprise from the fact OF bis
late vigorous health. The amount OF
work he did during the late presiden-
tial canvass was amazing for man OF
his years, travelling and speaking as
he did two or three times O day for
weeks in succession, bearing up I'M
der oil the fatigue and excitement
incident TO his work. And since the
election he has maintained the same
vigor and activity, traversing the
country in various directions on bust
ness or pleasure. 1t was pretty clear
that he yet had his eye on tho gilt
tering prize OF the Presidency, and
was determined to keep himself be-
fore the people.
He bad Just returned from q trip to
Chicago, and complained of having
taken cold, but vent with his wife on
Tuesday night to social gathering
and remained to q. late hour. He
kept his room the day following, and
was under the care of his family ply
stefan, but no one anticipated that his
condition was dangerous. About the
middle of the afternoon his wife was
called out of the room to receive a
visitor, leaving Mr.. Hendricks with'a
nephew and negro servant. Fol
a time he suffered greatly, and asked
the nephew to call Mrs. Hendricks
He went out but failed to do 80 i'm
mediately, and the servant also went
out for O short time. When Mrs
Hendricks returned she was Mortified
to find him entirely dead.
We copy from the the New York
Sun the following just summary OF bis
character
Mr. Hendricks has been conspicu.
GUS as public man for more than
thirty-fve years. Adopting the Dem.
ocratic faith at The beginning OF his
career, he was faithful to it to the
last. There was no eccentrioity and
no compromise in his political ideas.
The doctrines of Jefferson and Jack
son were his doctrines, and he held
fast to the traditional craftsmanship
of his party. He belonged to the
people, and knew nothing of that
Pharisaic and Federalist pretension
which holds them in distrust and con-
tempt. His political speeches were
filled with spirit, and, like bis loren
sic arguments, commanded respect
by their breadth, elevation, vigor OF
reasoning, and catholic comprehen,
siyenesa.
In social life Mi. Hendricks was
dignifed, kindly, cordial, unaffected,
and generous. His sympathies were
never denied to any deserving cause,
or to any young man ambitious of
usefulness and honor. Happy in his
home, beloved by his fellow citizens,
his life was enviable; and though he
did not fulfil all the days that his
friends wished and hoped for him, his
death, too, was enviable, He rests
from his labors, and the sorrow and
affectionate esteem of the whole
country follow him to the tomb.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03
Local Correspondence.
KYLs, TxIIs, Nov. so. 1885.

I. No. iQQF
ALL fxhA'' WV 'o' Aoo''
Thanksgiving day opened up very gloom
lily and was only partially observed here,
only . Tow "a .ne ous'no a.
closed ana .hose TOT only par ~ a sns ny,
Inc male s'ud i.a oi Wv nWss H.",a.yy
gave an einip,uoh OF tneiI s.,u W pla'y.y
20 eroMasa houssi ho sNn,inuad ~ san 'aS
$40" u''A.ns an w. aasrasnnnSan,
oas a aaS Dss.ant In, nndsrs,ooS that All
'nani IT, ,Ss,a..,vss aamirably well
IL, ana Mrs T. UonLIns OF Wsldsr.
Ta,as snnnt Tbantsoi,ino day Ia this city
aa a ia, an thsir son Master Samuel III
.ho h s,,sna;ng scbool at this
,ioaa
I've We ara plsassd 10 sss Mr.. b. NJ. Hubb.
.,d sca;n On ths .trests and able 10 attend
10 busins,s
L. yo,.. -, c.,aw.,, arrival 4,
,ha oi,v last Wssna.asv morning bringing
with him his nephew moster Cortsz
Nelms whom he left 10 attend school at
the seminary.
A pound party was given by Prof.
James OF the Seminary TO the young
ladies and gentlemen Of Kyle on last
Thursday night, and though u rained all
day, making the streets very muddy, was
quite largely attended the young men hav.
ing chartered Q hack in which nearly all
were conveyed TO and from ths seminsfy
Homo.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03

Despite Presidential proclamations,
the men who are fencing in the public
lands for private uses still 60 on with
the work as cOmplsoeptly as one
would steal q ride on the railway.
There isnow talk Of substituting mill
tAry for moral pressure. Let it be
iuvoked
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03
L0ckhart.
LooKHAsT, Nov, 20, 1885,

4OChdAhTi NoV, 30, AooH'
Our town has shared with its sisters in the
dengue, though many of our citizens have
thus far escaped. We see new houses and
other improvements begin 70 crop out here
and there since the establishment Of our
lumber yard and our high school, The
turth is that Prof. w. M. Jordan has made
our educational desert blossom as the rose,
Jordan Institute is already one of the best
schools in the state, and numbers now $50
students. We have great hopes of the sue
cess of our town under the influence OF such
O school, At no distant day we confidently
anticipate arailroad, and then, stand from
under. CITIZEN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03

The Republicans having majority
in the Senate, tho death OF Mr.,
Hendricks ensures the choice Of q
Republican presiding officer, who
will be the Vice President and in
case Of the death Of Mr.. Cleveland
would become President.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03

The TEXAS Press association, con-
posed Of the Express. Dallas Herald,
Gazette, Examiner, and Statesman
met IN Fort Worth On The 2lst inst,
and re elected the old OSoers: Gree
president. and Hal treasurer
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03

The following acknowledgement Of our eontribu-
tion to the Galveston fire sufferers Is from the
News os the a7th ult.
OyvIcE OF CnDr OF FIRE DEPARTMENT, San Marcos
Tex. November 23.-Dr 7. q. Thompson; I have
the pleasure to make you the medium Of transmits
sion 10 Galveston sufferers Of the Enclosed amount.
CIT 50 which 10 offering from the San Marcos fire
men, though We are indebted to several liberal gen.
tlemen outside OF our organization for contribu-
tions. As 1remen we disclain partially but hope
that evident needs Of our CO laborers aud their
families may be regarded. E.P. RArNoLDs,
Chief OF Fire Department.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03

The disease OF which Mr., Hen
bricks died is pronunced paralysis OF
the heart. There was most striking
resemblance between his death and
that OF GeL. Mcclellan few weeks
proyious.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03
Agents Wanted.

We want good active agent for the FREE
PRESS at every postofice in the county, to
solicit subscriptions for it. We also solicit
the kindly aid of volunteer agents in every
neighborhood. We also desire to engage
the services of one or more travelling agents.
A fair compensation will be paid in all cases.
The prospects of better times are favor
able to success in oanvassing for tho old
FREE PRESS. Apply at or address this office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03

The Baptist Herald offers to giTe
one half the cash received on new
subscriptions during December to
the cause Of foreign missions. A lib
erai offer
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03
Henly.

HKNLY IkxAH, NOV, II, IooU'
Ed. FREE PRESS since my last nothing
of interest has occurred round about Henly.
Farmers are done gathering crops and
are making preparations for another crop.
Yesterday we had q fine rain, rained near
" all day, making it little unpleasant for
those wishing to 20 some where else to spend
thanksgiving day. But your humble SER
want enjoyed the day hugely; Taking, the
stage at 8 a. m. and going to Blanco, where
you will always find jolly set. AL busi'
ness houses was closed from 10 q. m. to p.
IN, Gould not attend church services, but
was on time at the Travellers Home. for din
ner, which was splendid. Opposite me at
the table sat two managers of the Blanco
News, and o my, how they did eat.
HIGH ONION.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03

Don't fail to notice our special
clubbing rates with the Courier
Journal. That great paper combined
with the FREE Press will give any
family IN admirable outfit in the way
of general and local news and choice
reading.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03
Du Pre-.

Miss Williams, sister-in-law of Mr.. Hnw
of Science Hall died at Georgetown and
WAS buried at Du Pre- on Sunday.
A handsome public school building 3O160
feet is in progress.
The family of Mr.. Allen, hotel keeper are
all sick of typhoid feaver.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03

Mahone's term as Senator viii not
be out until AIarch Ord 1887, and so
the country will have to stand anoth-
err year of him Jet, after next March.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03

A movement is on foot to raise
means for the establishment OF q
Home" for MANNED and disabled in
digent Confederate 7eterans.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03

The Austin Statesman has appear
cd in its new dress and form, and Is
wonderfully improved.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03

The Hendricks obsequies at India
napolis were protracted with great
parade till Tuesday Inst when his
funeral took place.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03

H. b ClaAin, the big dry goods
merchant OF New York, died recently.
His wealth is estimated at So, 000, 900.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03

The leading owners OF the Dallas
Herald have taken stock in the News,
and the Herald has ceased publica-
ton.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03
DOMESTIC.
FOREIGN.

King AIphonso, Of Spain died last Wednesday
morning OF consumption. The princess Mercedes,
Eve years old, Is queen under the regency Of her
mother. Republican and Carlisi uprisings are look
proved victorious for Bulgaria. Through the inhu-
ence Of the powers an srmstice has been declared.
The Parliamentary elections In England show large
gains for the rsatives, much Of which 10 stri
butsble to the Irish element who were instructed
By Parnel to cast their vote with the conservatives
In Liberal boroughs In the endesvor to cut down the
Of power 10 the next psrnnent; but Gladstone may
revenge himself for the liberal defeat by voting
with the tories on Irish measures, which would
leave Parnsll In bad boz Germany and Eng
land have recogniEec Spanish soversfgnity over the
Caroline Islands. Spain eOnesdlns commercial priv
ilegss......
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03

Congress convsnes on MOndsy
next
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1885-12-03
NEWS OF THE WEEK
EPITQME OF LEADING EVENTS AT
HOME AND ABROAD SINCE
OUR LAST,


Local Option will be voted on soon at Burton.
number of German emigrants arrived at wichita
Fails last week contributions still arriving
for the Galveston suffers from every part Of the
country .. Judge Cook has decided the present
Sunday law Of Galveston unconstitutional because
of its nonco formity with the State law requiring
saloons to be closed all day on Sunday THE In
sursnoe companies have increased their rate 80
per cent on Galveston property. They seem to be
derhoffer ,Jr., obtained verdict for $4,000 dam
ages against the Bradstroet Co.. at Galveston, for
circulating fraudulent and libelous reports OF his
bu siness affairs. The Galveston News Co., has
bought out the Dallas Herald and now has the field
TO itself In Northern Texas.
DOMESTIC.
The death OF Vice President Hendricks last Wed =
nssday cast a gloom over the entire country. He
died at his home In indianapolis. He was born In
Ausklngum Co Ohio, Sept. Z. 1919, being SO years
old a. his death. A Washington dispatch says: at
IS signally graceful tribute to the memory Of Mr.
Hendricks that every Indianian coming here mourns
not only the Idol Of the democracy Of his state
but his personal acquaintance there was. widely ex
tended. No Ipdianian coming to Washington or go~
ing to Indianapolis, failed TO call on him or forgot
the cordial character Of his reception" ..... The
Csttlemen's convention at 81. Louis adjourned last
Saturday. Terms Of con solidation were made with
the Cattle Growers Ct America. Isaac Pryor, OF
T. Lyle, member Of the executive committee for
Texas. .... Business failures for the week ending
Friday last the United states reported by Dunn
Co, at 1919 1.-THE complexion Of the next Con-
gress will be follows ~ ofthe 70 Senators will
be republican, 81 Democr attic. In the House, 1873 OF
the 325 Congressman will be Democrats, and La
Republicans Congress meets Monday. the 7th inst
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-07-01
A Dream COnvicts a Murderer.

The wild and sequestered district of
Assynt, In Sutherlandshire, was in the
spring of 1880, the scene of murder,
remarkable on account of the allega-
ton of one of the witnesses at the sub
sequent trial that he had been prompt
ed to a knowledge of some of the cir
cumstances in dream. Murdoch
Grant, an itinerant peddler, had at
tended rustic wedding and merry
making at the hamlet of Assynt,
March Il, in the above year, and for
some time after he was not heard Of.
When four weeks had elapsed a farm
servant passing a lonely mountain
lake called Loeb Toraneigan observed
a dead body in the the water, and on
this being dragged ashore, the features
of the missing peddler were recognized.
From the marks OF violence about the
head, and the fact of the pockets be-
ing empty and turned inside out. no
doubt was entertained that the unfort-
innate man had met his death by foul
means. For some time all the efforts
of the authorities to discover the per-
petrator of the deed proved vain. The
sheriff was much assisted In his inves-
LEGATIONS by a young named Hugh
Macleod, who had recently attempted
to set up a school, but was now living
idly with his parents.
One day the sheriff, calling at the
post-office of the district, it CHANGED to
be mentioned by the postmaster that