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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

Moncure D. Conway, in the May num-
Der of Lippincott's Magazine furnishes
some correspondence, hitherto unpublished
between George Washington and Rev
Jonathan Boucher. Boucher, it will bt
remembered, was noted divine and @
friend of Westinghouse. although nm ar.
dent Tory. He was obliged to return to
England in 1775. The correspondence
was renewed after the Revolutionary war
was brought to successful issue, and
covers period of thirty years, from l76S
to 179S. The timely appearance of these
letters gives them additional interest, as
we'll also as the fact that they wero lent to
Thackeray when he was writing "The
Virginians,' and were of material assist
ance to him in forming his estimate OF
Washingtons character The letters came
in Mr., Conway's possession through Mr..
Locker-Lampson, knewn to lovers of
poetry as Frederic Locker, who through
his mother is a grandson of the Rev.
jonathan Boucher. Mr.. Conway himself
is descendant of one of Washington's
personal friends.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
Dripping Springs Letter.

Birds are singing, flowers are springing-
and 30 are the vegetables. Irish potatoes
and green pens are on our tables now ant
radishes and lettuce of course are plenti
full, also flies, and the gay and festive
worm is beginning to crawl about in his US
ual sportive manner.
In Dripping Springs and vicinity some
changes have taken place. Old neiGhbors
haye gone and new ones are coming in.
Mr.. Jim Livingston started with his finn.
lily for New Mexico. Mr.. Powell and j. v.
Davis accompanied the party.
Mr.. Bum Daniels has bought and moved
into Mr.. Hamilton's house. His mother,
Mrs. Daniels has been quite ill.
Mr.. H. G. Durar who met with severe
accident month ago-shooting off his arm
is improving.
We heard of couple of parties this
week. one at Mr.. Goods and one at Mr..
Howards, but have no particulars.
Mr.. Howard and bis son, Mr., Jim How
ard have started upon another trip North.
l believe New York state is their destina-
ton. They take horses.
Mrs. Cap, Rev. Mr.. Bells daughter, is
the happy mother of a son. We present
our congratulations.
We mott led that Mr.. A. L. Davis had q
very fine assortment of summer goods on
his counters. Those bluffs are too sweet fol-
anythingthing. ladies'
DR.. Gilpin is with US as of yore and his
sugar pills are as sweet as ever.
Mr. Davis is the only buyer of yearlngs
here this spring. Cattle look very well.
He will hold them in DurGr's pasture this
summer.
We hope our frienda will try to represent
their section of the country and prepare
something fer the Spring Palace.
Very Truly Yours, UN AMI.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
Receiyership Affirmed.

PALESTINE. April 29.-In the district
court to-day Judge Williams confirmed the
appointment of j. II. Hearne as receiver of
the International and Grea. Northern rail-
way, and extended the receiverahip to
cover intervening bondholders and judg-
mept creditors. Receiver Hearne's suit for
possession of the road property and man.
agement of its affairs will come up for hear
ing tomorrow.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

The Blanco News has been reduced to q
size more appropriate for its town, and is
otherwise very much improved. A great
many papers are too large for the towns
where they are ublished, and number of
towns have too many papers for their own
good or to be of any benefit to their towns.
The reasons are too apparent to need men
tioning. -Floresville Chronicle.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

The May Eclectic presents many inter-
esting features. Prof. Goodwin Smith has
a very interesting article on prohibitionism,
as shown in recent agitations in the
United States and Canada, which throws
much light on q vexed subject. One Of
the most brilliant and scathing papers re-
sently published is that by Robert Bu-
chanan ON "The Modern Young Man as
Critic" which cuts to the quick some
modern literary tendencies. DIR. Ware re-
plies TO Prof Huxley in this number with
a keenness Of logic which will excite much
attention in America, as it has already done
in Europe. All interested in tbs question
Of Agnosiicism should read this paper. The
next number will contain a brilliant Syn
postum on Agnosticism, by Prof. Huxley,
Wolf, Ma,lock, and Prof. Freeman.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
A Change.

From this time forward Mr.. John P.
Kone takes sole charge of the Driskill
meat market, west side of the square. Mr..
Kone, as is we'll known, is an old hand at
the business, He will keep good supply
of the choicest meats, including mutton,
and hopes to give satisfaction to his Gus
fomare
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
Lost.

on last Saturday. two weeks ago, be-
.seen San Marcos and the late home Of
MAJOR s. Dixon, q pair of leather saddle
Gags Had originally, the name OF the
owner, J. A. Dixon under flap, but whsth-
3 has been worn of is not recollectfd-
he hinder is requested to leave them at the
thEE PHEss Office, A suitable reward will
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
ICH CREAM FRBEZBRS
RBPRIGHRhTORS.
AT CHAS, HUTCHINGS.
At CHAS, HUTCHINI
Take Notice.

All who owe me for over three
months, will please call and pay up,
for l need the money. All who don't
intend to pay will please keep away
Il want no more business transac-
tons with them. PETER SEUBERTH,
Merchant Tailor.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

NOV Is the time to look after your break
ploEs aud l wish 10 inform my friends
"a customers that am still agent for the
reliable Cassidy or Oliver Chilled
ealty Flows" which has DO superior. also
.epsssent the John Deere and Eagle PloEs
Standard CaltivAtor. This Justly cele-
.s l.esd cultivation Is materially improved
nis season
Ss s1rs 10 give me 4 call when in need
u Agricultural implements.
VIZ GrFsFx
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
Correction.

Mr.. Peyton Taylor informs us that we
were in error last issue. He has only rent
ed small part of the Standifer place. Mr..
Miller Standifer is running the place.
Mrs. Taylor will remain where she is and
will continue her business where she will
be glad to see her old friends.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
A Pleasing Sense

OF health and strength renewed aud of ease
and comfort follows the use of Syrup OF
Figs, as it acts in harmony with nature to
effectually cleanse the system when costive
or bilious. For sale in sos and Sl,0O bot
Ties by all leading druggists. aprl I'm
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
Encouraging.
An old friend and subscriber, renew

An old friend and subscriber, renewing
his subscription, writes us as follows;
1 wish you great success in your publish
ing work especially, also in your private
affairs; in your publishing, because for
the MANY years have been an aCqualnt-
ance, neighbor and q patron of yours you
have been on the right side of all questions
of Vital interest TO your community.
We t,ke the liberty also of publishing the
following
LuL1Sa, Texas, April 30, 1880
Dear Sir: | will be in ban Marcos be-
fore long and will hand you the dollar for
my paper, which hope you will continue
to send me, You publish clean to mper-
ance sheet and like it.
Yours ETC..
JOHN s. GILLETr.
We take especial pleasure just now III
calling attention to the card of Mr.. Gillett.
We have stood too long shoulder to should
or with the Methodist preachers and
members in the fight against intemper-
ance and other moral evils for many of
them to give credence to the charge of our
aruiable friend Trustee" that we are
falsifier, an enemy of the church and all
that, simply because We differ with him as
10 a matter which we regard of vital local
and o. n,rrl interest to our town and coun-
try. His aspersions will hardly 20 down
we have lived here to long.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
Notice Of Dissnlnfinn.

~ partnership heretofore sristlng he
- M ID Chrisfihl Ct Austin. and D.
- -.-als q sa1 haroos, u the lgmbeT
- Wss eiasofvai On The 13sh ms.
- consent Mrs. Ctr5sfi1u is &C. psy
- ne ttsaoszs e TIE late sra. and re
oa's ~ osbts due re sErns.
Ms. I'd CzEIszItS,
d c. Rass1AzE
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
For Preserving Wood.

Carbolinsum Avensrius, the best paint for
preserving wood or stone, for sale ut
MCALIsTER's.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
ATTORNEYS BRIEFS,
Printed in the best style at
the FREE PRESS Office.

Peter Seuberth, Merchant Taylor,
makes clothes as cheap MS they can be
made according to good workman
ship. Call and see him.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
For Sale or Rent.

The residence of the late Mrs Belvin, in
San Marcos, also will sell the household
furniture, Apply to j. E. Pritchett, either
OF home or at his Office. apr. IL Nv
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

We guarantee the Big s Flour to be the
best in tho market. Sold only by
II. HARDY & 90.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

The Old Folks concert was happily con-
celved and as happily carried out, in spite
of bad weather. The receipts, we hear,
were some SEQ. 1t will be repeated to-
night All who failed to be present on
Tuesday, should not fail to attend, while
others would enjoy the repetition.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
Hay for Sale

Balsd and loose johnson grass. sugar
cane and oats for sale. Inquire at foot of
Ghautauqua Hill of r. PETIT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
TEXAS CATTLE.

A good many corn-fed Texas steers have
sold for $50 to 1895 the past week. We
sold four loads for Doran Bros, of Dallas,
Texas, at the latter price on Monday last.
Quite few COWS sold from $40 70 $50,
and several punches of grass steers $500
to $40 during past few days. Receipts
continue to increase and this will likely de-
press prices before long.
Some clipped Texas sheep sold ct $4,06,
wooded sheep of same grade would sell Too
per hundred higher, buyers making that
m UGH difference over clipped sheep.
Our market closes this week strong on
cattle, bnt weak and lower on sheep;
Above quotations represent actual sales
that are taking place daily here now.
Respectfully,
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK COMMISSION Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

Infallibls Red Ant Ex-ter-min -a-tor. Or
We will guarantee their destruction for one
dollar per hill, For sale by II. Hardy u 20.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
THE CELEBRATED
La Belle Wagon.

Iam agent for this wagon and in receipt
Of car load of them which offer at low
prices and on good terms. VIM GIEsEN,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

We can't say We were particularly struck
with the alleged Continental costumes OF
the linen singers" at the concert, but
those of the women we thought Tery be-
coming. But then the ladies are irresist-
ible in any garb.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

Double Shovels. Hoes, Sweeps and full
line of farming implements generally ut IL.
Hardy 4 Co.'S
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

Every dollars worth of goods that we
sell we guarantee to be just as we represent
tham n. HARDY g. Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

We will sell you goods, quality consider
ed, for cash as cheap as they can be bought
On the market. Fl. HARDY d. Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
For Renf.

A nsat Cottage for rs1t. IN deEra1l'
usrt q town APrly @ " D. wood or D.
II. W5zlsF.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

The sudden furry Of wind, rain and hail
on Tuesday created something OF a sensa.
ton.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

Sec new advertisement Of Denny Bros. 4
Denny, and give them call.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

oorsons not subscribers who may atty
t;u,e receive copies of the FREE
&ny will please understand that they<
Are sent simply ss samples, in the hope ]
that the parties addressed may IKE ~
wall U enough TO favor Us with their suoscr'p
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

Chautauqua Hill vindicated the prefer
ence of our people on Tuesday. IT'S as
nice az any, and has the great advantage of
providing shelter In case of sudden rain.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

See report Of the Chicago stock market.
It was furnished from head. quarters for
the FREE Press.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
ST. LEONARD HOTEL


The citizens of San Marcos
and surrounding country arc
invited to call and make the
acquaintance ofthe "St Leon
ard Hotel" when they have
business in San Antonio. No
where in Texas can nicer ac-
commodstions, better fare. or
more home comfort be found
for SI.so and S7.oo per day
sTEEET CAS- AID STAGES PASS THE Dooh
PHIYEAS p. LOUgSBERE.
FncFErrIoR
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

The picnic passed of very nicely, in spite
Of unfavorable weather. Ye editor was
favored with entrance into the Connally-
Johnson combination, and Jared sumptu-
ously.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

DR.. j. II. Combs Dsntist, ". Side Plaza,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

We recognized nearly all our old favor
ties at the concert save "Jamie's on the
Stormy Sea-"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
LOCAL BRHvITIEs.

A calm after the storm, in more senses
than one.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

I have Just received large assortment
of Ladies' Underwear. which I offer very
cheap. Y. A. ANDHE"s'
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

We were especially pleased with one
feature of Tuesdays proceedings, we mean
the determined defiance of bad weather,
and rebellion against its edicts in opposi-
ton to the pleasure of the people, This is
10 rare, in Texas, as to be refreshing.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

BABBED WIRE at reduced prices. 1t
will bs to your interest to call on me before
buying. WIN. uIEsEN'
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

One hundred cases of canned goods which
will be sold cheap for cash by
WIN. GIEsEN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

Any one buying 25 cents worth of the
famous Schottmueller cigar of Steele u
Co., will be entitled to a chance in the
drawing for an elegant plated silver dining
set, as soon as 1000 are sold.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

DR.. J. W. Combs, Dentist ". Side Plaza.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02
The Estey Organ at Chastain 4 Knights

=, vou want Good Pure Groceries, you
.har, M II, HARDY IL Co.'S.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

GUARD AGAINST MOTHS!
Tarite, better AID cheaper than Camphor
., RaHSoLDs & DASIELs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

Try our Big s Flour. If you do not find
It the best made your money will be refund
ed. H. HARDY & Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

We mako quality, not quantity our spe-
;,,.,, H. HARDY Il Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

Geo. W. Knight, Matchmaker and Jewel
.,, .;de Plaza. San Marcos. nvZ9
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

parasols, Fans and Kid Gloves, oil styles
,"s;.as q. A. ANDREWS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

Let all the artists come, see aud buy ma
.a,;oIs AZ the BOOKSTORE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

WARRANTY DEEDS and Blank Mortgages
for sale at this Office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

Single copies of the FREE PREss are on
sale al the San Marcos Bookstore, as well
as at the Office, at 5 cents each.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

full line of material for Fancy Work at
49,, BOOKSTORE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

New styles in Plaques, Panels and Essels'
AZ BooKsroRE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

Models for painting aud pretty things to
- ,hom an Mt the BOOKSTORE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

Ladies' Gauze Chemise-good quality,
49,. ,,;caa G. A. ANDREWS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

TO- ou want Good Pure Groceries, yo'
.,n set them OF H. HARDY & Cos.
p,rasols, Fans and Kid Gloves, oil Style
and prices. v. ~ N'N"A"''
ceo W. Knight, Matchmaker md Jewel
~ sast side Plaza, San Marcos. nv29
New styles in Plaques, Panels and Essels
etc. at the ~
R.oon and lard 10 cts. per ID at T. Thy
lor's.
Models for painting aud pretty things t.
paint them on, at the BOOKSTORE
1.diss' GAUGE Chemise quality
low prices. y. A. ASDHh"''
We make quality. not quantity our spe
cialty. ID. HARDY " w.
mi, Iue of material for Fancy Work al
hs BOOKSTORE.
w,saAsrY DEEDS aud Blank Mortgages
for sale at this Office.
Let all the artists come, see aud buy ma.
terials at the booKsroHE.
One hundred cases of canned goods which
will be sold cheap for cash by
WIN. GIEsEN.
BABBED WIRE at reduced prices. II
will be to your interest to call on me before
buying WIN. GIEsEN'
have Just received large assortment
of Ladies' Underwear. which l offer very
cheap. Y. A. ANDREWS
Every dollars worth of goods that we
sell we guarantee to be just as we represent
them. II. HARDY o. 70.
Infallible Red Ant DETERMINATION. Or
We will guarantee their destruction for one
dollar per bill, For sale by II. Hardy u 20.
Double Shovels. Hoes, Sweeps and full
line of farming implements generally at IL.
Hardy & Cos.
We will sell you goods, quality consider
ed, for cash as cheap as they can be bought
on the market. H. HARDY d. Co.
Try our Big s Flour. If you do not find
It the best made your money will be refund
ed. H. HARDY & Co.
Single copies of the FREE PREss are on
sale al the San Marcos Bookstore, as well
as at the Office, at 5 cents each.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-05-02

Bscou and lard 10 cts. per ID at L. Iay'
jor'B,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-27
How Cheatham Beat simmons.


From the Nelg York sun.
The election OF Cheatna ~ (colored) over Sim
mon (whlte) to congress from Eastern North
Caro- inA was brought about in a very funny
manner, and was practically settled in helf an
hour. Opposite New Berne is the towa called
james City. 1t is settled entirely by tine blacks,
and Simmons new that ne had to get this entire
vote to De reelected. His friends went over
ard called public meeting, aud stated what
Simmons had done for the district and TIE col
ored peopls, and as he really had proved him
self benefactor the colored people were ready
to go for him t. q man The talk was all for
Simmons and Cheathan was repudiated and
nsulted. No one thought ne had the ghost of a
STOW, but he was biding his time The night
before election Chea nam himself appeared at a
called meeting in James City. The crowd
up sad his speaking, and one of the leaders
inquired:
iUldn Mars Simmons git dat preparation
fur de new pos offis?'
Yes, ne did"
Didn't he git that propriation fur stone
road to the soldiers cemetery
Yes he did"
Didn't he git that preparation to build new
revenue cutter for dis yere deestrct?"
YES, he did >"
"Well, then, what we're talkin' 'bOutY What s
de matter of Mars Simmonsg'
bats jisJ de trouble, gem len. replied Mr.
Cheatham as he got his opening. Mars Sim
mons got too much influence. He goes down
dar to Washington and says: 'Missur Cleve-
land, want dat new pos'offis down to New
Berne.' An MissUr Cleveland he say: All
right MiSsur Simmons, take all de money you
want An Mars Simmons goes back dar
purity soon an says: 'Missur Cleveland, l want
stone road down dar in New Berne.' An Missur
Cleveland he say: All right Missur Simmons
give you $4,000 to make stone road An
Mars Simmons goes back in two weeks agin
an says: 'Missur Cleveland l want revenue
cutter down dar' in New Berne' An Missur
Cleveland he say; All right, Missur Simmons.
send you one Now, gem len, when Mars Sim
mons goes down to Washington dis winter an
saws: 'ilssur Cleveland. | want YOU to take all
dem niggers in James City an put EN- back into
slavery agin, what Nlssur Cleveland gwne ter
reply? He likes Mars Simmons. Mars Sim
mons got heap Of influence ober him. SO he's
gwine ter say: All right, Missur Simmons, I'll
do il wild de utmos' pleasure. OATS what he's
gwine ter say, an whar will you niggers be in
one week arter datyA
The alarm spread like wdire, and the more
it was talked tie more it was believed and next
day every single black vote in the town went for
Cheatham and elected him.