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'HK WEEKLY STATESMAN. AUSTIN TEXAS. THURSDAY. 26. 1882 CITY NEWS.

From Thuraday'a Dally. CAPITOL COVT11ACT. It Signed ftaaleA and DellTered at Laat. The capitol boiird, after a aovcral day aesslon, finally adiourned yesterday, and now tbe contract lor the erection of the new eanitnl has been "siirncd, sealed and delivered." It was rumored that some light changes had been made, notwithstanding the fact that it was given out that Schnell Co. had agreed to do the work according to the arlcrinal anecilicationa.

In other words, that thev would accept the 3,000,000 acres of land and build the canitol nrcciaelv as called for in the specifications as published by the com misniencrs. A Statksman reporter en deavored vesterdav to get a peep behind the scene, with a view to discovering what changes, II any, had been made. From the best information he could gather, the conclusion is reached that some slight modifications have been made. One of them is the striking out from the specifications the obit cation of the contractors to use fur in laihes on interior walls. This is re garded as an improvement, as it lessens tbe damaco from fire.

Another is that the navmcnts thall be made oftencr. in order to more promptly meet the demands of tho contractors. The other chances are slight and immaterial. It is also agreed in the contract that the legislature may, if it sees proper, tin pense entirely with a superintendent or commissioners, or may aim lome present commissioners the board, one oi wuom hall supervise the work. The board will also appoint a supervising architect for the state.

The contract was finally signed, and 'Mr. Bchuell has gne north to hurry up tuo necessary machinery, coin menco work. KIAIIUIAUE UKI.I.M. Wedding BIr. John W.

Wood tm mia Abbie toater. Yesterday evening in the spacious par lora of the Menscr hotel was celebrated one of the greatest social events of tho season, which was as sudden as it was unci per ted. It was the marriage of Miss Abbie I. oster, of Austin, to Air. Joiin W.

Wood, of Washington, fliiRsoun. The ceremony was most grnccrully performed by Very Rev. Father Spillnrd, of Austin, assisted by the cry Rev. Canon Johnston, of this city. We noticed among those from abroad, Mr.

Ilardcmann Crews, of Gray's Summit, Missouri, and Mrs. Ella Durand. of Galveston Col. James E. Lucy, of Aus-' tin Mr.

Carr Lucy and Miss A. Focr, vouneest daughter of Judge Foster, and several others from different parts of the state. There were many citizens of this city present, among whom we noticed his honor, Mayor French and Postmaster Manning. The wedding party return to Austin to-day. whero a reception will be given them at the residence of the bride's father.

Tho bride, who is a most bcautifu young lady, was elegantly dressed in fine silk, and though somewhat nervous, responded to Father Spillard's questions clearly and distinctly, ueiore commencing the ceremony, llev. Father Spillard gave a short instruction regarding the dunes and responsibilities ot married life, saying that the promiso made now lasted till death, and was perhaps one of the most important that could be made. After the conclusion of the ceremony and the congratulations of those present, all descended to the dining hall, where a delicious supper wi-s served. That Mr. and Mu Wood may ever bp happy, prosperous and enjoy all tho good uiings oi iuib worm, is mu siiiuuro winu ot a host of menus.

Aittonto tr prfu 19. Tho bridal party reached the city yes terday, and last evening were tendered an elegant reception at tho residence of tho brutes father. LAND A Defect In tbe Law Wklcla Should be Remedied. There seems to be a great defect in the law providing lor the location of lands in this state by railroad companies. For ia stance, the railroads locate public lands in blocks of fifteen sections, and alternating sections go to the state.

Now if these locations bo in contlict with other surveys, it seems there is no way in which correct the matter. To illustrate Tho Pauhandlo- railroad company locates 120 sections of land, and hypothecates or mortgages these sections in advance Now when these surveys are filed and compared in the general laud office it is discovered that t'venty of these 12J sections conflict with older surveys. The railroad company is asked to correct the matter, but, having already mortgaged these lands, to correct would leave the company with twenty sections hypothecated that do not exist, aid hence it declines to so. The result ia, there being no authority under present law to correct or remedy the matter, tho entire 120 sections are tied up so that the state cannot sell its alternate sections of school lands, nor can any of the lands thus located be planed upon the list and rendered for taxes. This is a serious defect in the law, and an attempt will be made to have the next legislature remedy It.

The malls Nat to be Responsible. Tho superintendent of tho railway mail service has Issued a circular to division superintendents, in which he says "In view of the prevalence of small pox throughout tho country, at the present time, you are instructed in every case when report ia made to yeu in regard to the matter, with request that mail communication be suspended le-tween the infected locality and others, take the necessary action at once without waiting to consult this ofticc, but report your action immediately to thisofllcc. This is Accessary in order that the department shall not, In any way, bo responsible for spreading any contagious iseascs Rangers aa Kacert. By approval of the adjutant general Tapt. KeviH's company of rangers is acting as escort to a surveying party in El Paso and Presidio counties.

This survey is being made for the purpose of determining the much disputed boundary lines along the meanders of the Rio Grande in those counties. When this line is ascertained, it will be a guide for the state troops in how far they may go in keeping marauders off Texas soil. Time Extended. At the request of the contractor, the umo id which ine new capitoi is required to be finished has been extended ono year, making the time six years instead of five. The contractor stated that this lengthening of time would enable him to construct a much more substantial and durable building.

Under this statement of the case, It was deemed the part of wisdom to grant tho extension asked fi.r. Reception. The reception given to John W. Wood and bride, at the residence of Col. Amos Foster, on Thursday evening, was quite an elegant affair.

iTho bride received many valuable and handsome presents, and the evening was tpent most pleasantly by all present A fine upper was served to the guests, among whom were numbered several visitors from abroad. The following were present: Gov. E. J. Davis and wife, Col.

J. C. DeOresa, Major L. M. Crooker and wife.

Miss Eva Goff, (Mifs Frona Raa-dolph, Mr. W. Crawford, of Illinois, Mr. John C. Manning, postmaster of San Antonio, Mrs.

Ella I)urand, of Galveston, Mr. J. E. Lucy. Mr.

Corr Lucy, sit. James iioimes aua jur. ii. iTewg, of Missouri. Appointed Supervisor.

Capt. W. M. Wilson ha been appointed by the board supervisor of the work on the asylum for the insane, and has tendered his resignation as a member of the board of managers. Work viil begin at once.

CONFEDERATE DEAD; INTERESTING LETTER FBOJI HALTI.nORETO GOVERNOR ROBERTS. Names of Tezaa caafeaeraie sol dier Burled There. The Society of the Army and Navy of the Confederate States, in the state of Maryland, was organized in 1871. Its objects, as set forth in the preamble to the constitution are: "to collect and preserve the material for a truthful history of the late war between the Confederate States and the United States of America; to honor the memory of comrades who have fallen; to cherish tbe ties of friendship among those who survive, and to fulfill the duties of sacred charity toward tlu.se who may stand in need of them." Honorable service in the army or navy of the Confederacy to the close of the war, or until discharged, entitles to membership. A few years ago the "southern custom of annual -memorial services at the graves of our fallen comrade seemed about to Iks abandoned in liaUimorc, when this society assumed the duty, and the charge of the lot at London Park cemetery, and since then the graves have been annually strewn with (lowers in the presence of thousands, with appropriate services.

Under its care the scattered remains of seventy-eight Marylanders have been brought homo from Gettysburg and other battle fields, or cemeteries or way side places, and interred side by side in this lot. Of the 271 graves, representing every state in the Confederacy, 223 have been marked by marble head and foot stones, with inscriptions, and the entire lot has been sodded and surrounded with a irranito curb. The following letter from the presi dent or tbe society, to uov. uoucris, ex p'ains itself: KTT OF THE ARMY AND ATT OF TUB CoN- 1 FK1IKKATB OTATBS, IM Till bTATE OrMAHY- J- lami, Baltimore. January ri, II in Excellency, Oran M.

Hubert, Governor of Texan. Sin: During the late war many thou sard Confederate soldiers died, in hospital or on the field, whose fate or place of burial remained unknown to their families and friends. When prisoner hospitals were established in this city, some ladies, aided by gentlemen, bought a lot in London Park cemetery and buried the dead, carefully keeping, as far as was possible, a record of the names, and states and organizations to which they belonged. This lot is now under the care of this society of surviving Confederates, and contains the remains of about 300 soldiers, representing every state in the lute Confederacy. Provision has been made so that the lot shall be kept in order perpetually.

I send herewith a list of the Texas dead and those whoso commands are unknown, respectfully suggesting that it be published in some newspaper, with a request that it be copied by other newspapers in the state. It may be that some will learn, in this way, that their relatives and friends are not, unworthily, lying in unknown or neglected places, and that their graves are honored and cared for by this association of their comrades. Respectfully, Your obedient servant, McIIenry Howard, President LIST OF TEXAS DEAD and dead of unknown commands, bur led in the Confederate lot, London Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland: J. E. Love, Company 5th Texas.

S.N. Stevecson, Co. Texas. J. M.

Lee Texas. UNKNOWN. James McBride. T. M.

Manning. J. Tomlinson. J. 11.

Tillcy. E. II. Gcntree. J.

llasley. J. A. I lagan. 1.

Wanzer. C. B. Bee km an. T.

Spier. Parkes. J. Nolan. Jos.

Morgan. J. G. AVeller. Scott.

C. Irons. J. It. Robinson.

J. It. Crawford. W. Hanks.

D. L. Goodwin. Michall. Hattman.

Gibbins. Graham. O. P. Blunt, Co.

K. A. N. Patton, infantry. Ii.

M. Danniels, Archer's battalion. H. II. Parkinson, Co.

Hood's. Lewis Norton, Co. Hawkins'. Real Estate Transfers. Keal Estatk and Abstract OpriCK of Zimpklman Bergen, I Austin.

January 14. 1882. Owing to the bad weather, real estate was mixed during tho past week vide streets of Austin but the volume of recording was fully up to the average. Some inquiry for city real estate is made, and several parties with means state their willingness to invest money in small dwellings, and with the return of good weather the sound of saw and hammer will be heard. A.

II. Barnes to V. J. Schiller et al, half interest in 608 acres, as. II.

Denson tract, on Wilbarger creek, $912. Wm. M. Saunders to V. J.

Schiller et a', half interest in 608 acrta on Wilbarger creeK. $913. Austin lodge No. 13, A. F.

and A. M. tJ Geo. W. Craven, lot 4, block 53, f.ioe.

Emory S. Huches to John Whiting, part block 4, sub-division outlot 43, division Ed. Christian and wife to D. W. Doom, lot 7, block 87, division D.

Otto Groos to Mary A. Bunson, south half of lot 2, block 7, sub-division outiot 5(i, division 500. Isaac Boyce to Aaron and William Boyce, 175 acres part M. Castro league, tattoo. C.

S. West to Alouzo Robinson, lots 12, 3 and 4, block 74, $1800. E. M. Wheelock and wife to Maria M.

Kcrley, 30 acres, part of G. W. Spear league, $1031. Henry Bond and wife to John G. Campbell, acres on Pcrdinales river, survey No.

809, $.330. James Rogers and wife to A. S. Bell, 40 acres, part of John Burleson survey, $378. J.

L. Hume, ct al, to Wm. Radam, lot 6, block 29, $3000. V. J.

Schiller, et al, to Joseph Marck. 133 acres, known as lot No. 2, in the suo-Ui vision ot the James 11. Denson 640 acre tract, $5. Y.

J. Schiller, ct al. to J. II. Schil Icr, 153 acres, known as lot No.

3, in the suiKlivisloon or tbe Jsmes 11. Denson 640 acre tract. $5. J. II.

Schiller, et al, to V. J. Schiller. 153 acres, known as lot No. 4, in the sub-division of the James II.

Denson 640 acre tract, $5. Joseph Marek. et al. to Michael Stiba. 152 acres, known as lot No.

1, in the sub-division of the James U. Denson 640 acre tract, $5. Louis O. Howell et al to Jas. P.

Jerni- gan et al, 120 acres on south side of Onion creek, ft. John Champion et al to J. W. Groome. 40 acres, part of J.

B. Walter's one-half league, lis). Charles Wolf to Jamea II. Raymond. part of Townsend sub-division of the lannchill league, $210.

Joshua Johuson and wife to D. II. Bradley and wife, lota 7 and 8, block 1M. J. T.

Chandler to J. W. Dukes. 98U acres on Little Walnut creek, John Ap-plegate survey, $1500. James II.

Raymond to Peter Ilarri- I'Td, 60 acres 1 ownsend sub-division, C. Tannebill lea true. 213. R. A Rutherford to Jack Gault, part of John Applegate league, about eight miles northeast from Austin, $73.83 1-3.

w. t. razor and wife to Jessie G. Porter, 50 acres, part of Singleton Thompson sub-division of the William Lewis league, $1300. Thomas Anderson and wife to C.

E. Anderson, 616 acres, part C. C. Brown ing survey. G.

M. Brass to John B. Rector, five acres, part J. C. Tannebill league.

$20. John B. Rector to G. Brass, five acres, part J. C.

Tannebill leatrue. $25, Louis Buetler to Julie Hofheintz, lots nos. ami uiock rso. its, fsoo. D.

M. Iteagan to T. J. Farr, lot No. 2, block No.

8, in the town of Manchac, $250. Hanks Appeals to Nat Q. Hanks, in jail for land forgery, wrote Nat Q. Henderson a letter, asking him to lay before the authorities at Washington the fact that, for political reasons, he bad ren ronvicted down here by a kind of Ku Klux court. A man's reputation sometimes, though newly acquired, trawls fast.

Nat Q. Henderson as a representative Texas Republican one tnat nss mnuence with the powers that be at Washington! Nat may be able to worry through with it, but" its terrible hard on the Republican party, THE BIG F1CHT. THE MERCER COLONV CASE ENDED. The Arguments all Made and the Decision Reserved. The New United states Conrtrooni Dedicated.

Fine Legal Arguments and Brilliant Peroration by Gea. eral Preston. From Friday's A history of the celebrated Mercer colony case has already been given in these columns. Part of last and the whole of this week have been consumed in the trial of the cae. The argument on the merits was opened by COL.

JOIIN MASON MUOWN, a distinguished lawyer of Louisville, on Wednesday last. It opened the whole case in a very clear and lucid manner, both upon the law and the facts, and it was admitted by all to have leen an admirable presentation of the equities of the bill and the different subjects of the relief, both by the perpetuation of Judge Wood's injunction, and further relief by a mandatory injunction, commanding the land commissioner of Texas to issue certificates for nearly a million ofacres of in the boundaries of sixteen counties in the richest and most prosperous section of the state, south and cast of Dallas. COL. A. J.

PEELKlt, of Austin, made an elaborate argument in behalf of the state, showing great research and a multitude of authorities, denying that the court had any power to compel the defendent to issue the certificates, because not warranted by the contract and because it was, in substance, a suit against a sovereign state, and the relief, if any, must be given by the legislature, and not by the courts. JCDGE 8AM A. WILLSOX, of Rusk, also appeared for the state and made a direct, forcible and convincing argument to show that Mercer and his associates hadntforfeited all rights by a failure to comply with the terms of the contract that the contract had been declared null and void many years ago by the courts of Texas that the claim bad been abandoned and considered obsolete for thirty years or more that no effort hod been made by the claimants during that time to establish their claim that it was a stale demand, and lonij since barred by the statute of limitation, which was pleaded by the defendant, to- ce'hcr with many other defenses con tained in the answer setting up tbe sovereignty of the state, the privilege of the defendant from federal control, and his powers as land commissioner, which exempted him from the jurisdiction ot the court. At this stage of the proceedings on yesterday the court was removed to the new building. Quite a large audience of lawyers and people were assembled.

jcdoe Pardee's remarks. JUdge Pardee, in opening court, ob served that he could congratulate the bar upon the commodious courtroom now prepared for the sessions or the court that it seemed to give all the fa cilities for the transaction of the business of the court that could be desired, and certainly exceeded in beauty, design and finish any of the courtrooms within the limits of his circuit, and congratulated himself on having inaugurated the new courtroom on thii his first visit to this part of his circuit, and trusted that this was but the first of very many pleasant meetings with the bar of the 'district of western 1 exas. GENERAL WILLIAM PRESTON. Gen. Wm.

Preston made the conclud ing argument, which was a very able etioit ins peroration was Deautitui He said that the remarks made by the court, in removing from the eld to the new and beautiful bulldimr. dedicated to its future sessions, naturally suggested to his mind that the final argument for the last colony established by the republic of Texas, was to be beard in tbe new and beautiful buildin? erected bv the pov eminent of the United States. This brought up to him many memories of his former life, intimately connected witb the men who had founded the re public of Texas, and men connected with the most eventful and memorable periods of ker history. Many had van ishea irom the scenes oi their enterprise and but few remained to remember her early struggles and glories. It was nat urul, therefore, on a day like this, affect ing the dignity of the state and the inter est of her early friends, to recall those connected with tbe case at bar.

The very contract that the court was called upon to interpret was in the sign man ual of SAMUEL nOCSTON, president of the republic, in her behalf, to establish a powerful colony upon the remote frontiers of the state, to guard her people and protect her rights. The other, Uharles enton Mercer, a na tive of the fame state, a Virginian, of dis tinguished ancestry, who for more than twenty years represented his state in the congress of tho United States. In the "st important position the former had won for himself the first places in the history of the republic he had founded by his valor and conduct at San Jacinto. Texas had appeared as a new si a among the nations, and under his guidance has become one in the galaxy of tbe American Union. Houston bad been styled the Washington of Texas; in the history of America he would hold a place second only to the father of his country, like that of Capt.

John Smith in the historv of Virginia. and William Penn in the history of Pennsylvania. These were signers of the contract, the enforcement of which was sought this day before the court. lue great benefits which bad been re reived by the enterprise and efforts of Mercer, were shown by the record, and the sagacity of Houston by the gTcat and populous counties which had been sue cessfully established. For these reasons he considered the magnitude of the case and the dedication of the building to the a dministration of law and equity fortunate.

In the beautiful decorations of the room the bass-reliefs of the architect had placed two medallions representing the stern impartiality of the law and the milder and wider morality of equity. 1 his cause was to be heard, and forever decided this day by the principles oi equity jurisprudence. This jurispru dence knew no geographical boundary; it was the same in every state of the Union, and was not governed by any state laws, statutes or decisions, that come in contlict with its vast and bene ficial powers. It had been his good fortune to be educated in its gladsome light br the most illustrious master of the times. Judge Story, of the supreme court, whose treatise was a Fiide not only in this but foreign lands, icero bad said fundamentum juttieia tut Fide.

Good faith was deified by the Ro mans, ana lies at me ioundation of the mighty Roman law. So long as that was preservea vita irutn ana sincerity the state bad the most solid foundation for its happiness, its welfare and its glory. Faith was the mother of peace, ana wnen it is honestly Kept Then wan ahall cease, and pristine faith prc- Returning jnatlce lift aloft her scale." DECISION WITHHELD. Judge Pardee withheld his decision. It ia thought it may be rendered on Mon day or Tuesday next.

Austin WochenblatLl The Austin Statesman appears since thA Ifit ftf Jamiftrir in mnoiflarlilir a. lanced and improved, form. The daily issue ia now su iai-ita aa tn tia ana ii oe into consideration that Galveston nnmhnra twira (... many inhabitants as Austin, our city 11 1 J. uiajr wen ua pivuu ui uie enterprise 01 mir morninfr dnilv A naniiiMi ivaM Kt "ll'vi condncted.

ana ahlv Arfitnrl trrc.utrt to the progress and welfare of a city. luoAusuii nocnenotau entertains am erect views, on political questions, from ttlA KtaTKAWAW hilt l)uurfiillr and acknowledges tbat in discussions of political issues the Statesman always endeavors to avail itself of decorous and rrtAftfilirM? 1 (r 1 1 a (r Inwa a it a opponents. We congratulate our col- icngue va ucbsxtcu success. A cood way to wash hlarV- 1 to Din the points secnrelv taahiuni after brushing out the dust, then to sponge it with table beer. When ary, remove me pins.

A PLEA FOR CUITEAU. LETTER FRO.1 A RELICIOl CRANK IN THE LINATIC. AsYLtU, In which he Begs for tsiiteau's Life. A Fellow Feeling Makes as Wondrous Kind. The subjoined letter was sent to the Statesman by an inmate of the insane asylum.

While there is no purpose to I -i i i i 1 .1 rc oe served, euuer or luumcreui, by its publication, the very novelty and strangeness of the document, as well as the source whence it came, constitute reasons sufficient for giving it a place in the Statesman. The author of the letter is confined in the Texas asylum for the insane upon a charge of religious lunacy, to use his own language, and is of that class of IherjeriK homo for which the word 'crank" has recently been coined. Guiteau is called a "crank," too, and it is possible that Wilson, in a partially lucid moment, adopted the sentiment which tells us "a fellow feeling makes us wondrous kind." The letter is as follows Lunatic Asylum, Austin, Texas, January 18, 1882. the Editors of the Ktatesmac: Considering myself a public spirited man, and whether I am or nof, I address this lcttor to you, and ask of you a candid consideration of its contents, and the favor of you, if you please, of its publication in the columns of your valuable, meritorious paper. I trust that my earnestness and sincerity will invoke your observation and secure favorable attention.

Permit mc to state in the outset, if you please, that I highly appreciate the thriftness of thought exhibited in many of your editorials, and as truth is the desideratum to be gathered in our endeavors, both in theory and in practice, I have reason to think he ideas here presented will be appreciated. With these preliminary ideas, I here state that my object in this communication is to save Guiteau from the gallows, and I trust that you will permit the publication of this articie in your columns for the furtherance of that object. I scarcely know how to act in the extraordinary, the difficult task which presents itself to me. I feel my utter inadequacy for the task, but, trusting in that almighty arm which nerves us for the duties of life, I endeavor to do what I can, and may God help me, and may you help me, and I trust that I will receive the assistance and the co-operation of every genuine righthearted man, every sincere lover of Christ on earth. I sorrow as sincerely over the death of the lamented president," Garfield, as any person on earth, were it my own mother slain by the hand of an assassin and I were to see the coutrition exhibited by Guiteau I would say, in the name of that Christ which he professes to honor, and which I believe he loves, let him be exempt from punishment.

There are many circumstances connected with the taking of life, which it is impossible to grasp. It is quite likely that some accident may have happened which caused the shooting. Guns and pistols frequently go oft in a strange way. and without meaning any humor for Gcd knows this is no place tor humor, as there is more in heaven and earth than is dreamed of iu our philosophy. There may be danger in a gun or pistol without lock, stock, barrel or ramrod.

However much we may deplore the death of President Garfield, the killing or hanging of Guiteau will not brim: him to life or mitigate the calamity, and I do not think the condition of the country needs the sacrifice of the life of Guiteau. I think he acted hastily, unguardedly. wrongly, yet let him be forgiven, and I ask for Christ's sake don't kill him don't hang him I cannot stand idly by when see that he endeavors to propiti ate the law and gives such evident tokens of his sincere regard for right. I am not an advocate of capital punishment, though 1 am not quite certain that it would be ad visable for the law to be abrogated, though I will not discuss that question here. This boon, this Iwon I only crave, To save t.nitcau from the gaspi jg grave.

Sincerely, truly, lovingly, Thomas Francis Wilson, THE COURTS. District Court. In this court yesterday the case of liouis i'hillipi against the Central rail way company, for $10,000 damages, oc cupied the entire day, and was not finished. John Dowell, represents the plaintiff and Judge Goldthwaite, of Houston, tbe roaa. County Court.

In this court yesterday the following proceedings were hari City of Austin v. Ernest Krohn nonpayment of stall rent. Continued. Ciy of Austin v. James Horst non navment of stall rent, inert.

City of Austin Philip Sheidccker non-payracat of stall rent. erdict for defendant. City of Austin v. II. G.

Williams; non payment of stall rent. Continued. City of Austin v. Henry Lucksinger non-payment of stall rent. Verdict for defendant.

August Knitch v. J. P. Richardson et al appeal from Justice Wegener's court Dismissed. B.

Radkey vs. Tevis Graves; suit on note nnu account. Judgment by default against defendants fcr $307 70. John A. Webb Bro.

vs. J. M. Imuran; suit on note. Judgment final by default against defendant for 4(17 and $71 attorney fee.

McDannell Co. vs. J. W. Farr; suit on note.

Judgment final by default against defendant for $510 75. C. Aultmann Co. vs. J.

B. Craft, et al; suit on note. Judgment final by de fault against defendant for $338 82 and 143 HI attorney's fee. Mary Downie vs. L.

A. Shannon, et al; suit on note. Judgment final for $342 and $34 20 attorney's fee against defendants. M. E.

Reeves vs. A. T. Muier. Judg ment entered and writ of inquiry ordered.

Haughton Robinson vs. Fowler Calhoun; suit on open account. Judgment against defendant for $323 60. City of Austin vs. Philip Scheidecke; non-payment of stall rent.

Pending this case court adjourned until this morning. Ruslness Failures. New York, Jan. 20. R.

G. Dun Mercantile agency, and their ninety branches, report business failures for tho past seven days as being 177 in the western states sixty-one, in the eastern states thirteen, in the southern states fifty-seven, in the middle states thirty-three, in the Pacific five and in New York city eight only. The most important failure in New York is that of Wrigtit Reed, importers, who owe $20,000 and have nominal assets of $7000. The failures in the country, particularly south and west, are among the more important class of trades than usual, and indicate that the unseasonable weather, which has prevailed most of the winter, is beginning to tell both on sales and collections. New Orleans, Jan.

20. A statement of Seymour Stevens, who failed yesterday, show liabilities to be assets, $45,000. Lancaster, Pa- Jan. 19. Jas.

R. Wilmot, a farmer living near here. on the night of tbe 17th killed his mother, aged 87 years, his wife and two daughters, aged 11 and 15 years, in their beds, and then hung himself in his barn. lie had used a new sharp axe. He attempted to shoot a son, aged 20 years, but the latter escaped ana ran for his life.

Another son, aged 8 years, was rescued by a young lady named Col in, who was aroused, and discovering; the father's murderous intention, took the little fellow into her arms and escaped. The older son aroused the neoghbors, but none were bold enough to enter the honse till day light. He was in good circumstances, but possessed an insane de- usion that he and his lamuy would die of starvation. WACO. DEATH tF ASHBY GRIBRLE.

Heavy Rains and Damaged Streets Personal Mention Waco Wants More People Change in Proprietorship of the Examiner Dr. Wallace in Bed with Paralysis. Special telegram. Waco, Jan. 20.

Ashby Lee, aged nineteen, son of Col. Robt. Gribble, died here to-day of quick consumption. months ago he was the most robust young person in the city. For several years he wa3 in tho employ of tho Western Uuion telegraph company; be was unusually exemplary and universally liked, and his death causes general sorrow.

Waco Council, TJ. F. will attend the funeral to-morrow in a body. Ashby had many friends in SauAutomo. The heavy rains have caused considerable damage to the sidewalk, stone pavements, crossings, culverts and the city will be put to expense iu putting them iu shape- James Miers, an old man iu very destitute circumstances, died to-day.

lie leaves a wife and two children, Mrs. bhcrnian, of Jouosboro, received a letter from Hon. C. D. Sherman, August 18th, 187G, when he was sick.

Since then she has heard nothing from hi in, and is anxious for information. The city government is wrestling with the big question of how to get more taxes for the much needed improvements. A census will be taken at once, aud it is thought can secure ten thousand people and levy an extra tax. A compress of the largest and improved pattern will be erected iu Waco at. an early day.

The Missouri Pacific was delayed yesterday, owing to a wreck near Itasca, and did not arrive until today. Ed. Terrell, the contractor, is at Ennis for the purpose of beginning work on the Central extension to Paris. Dr. Wallace has sold his interest in the Examiner to Major J.

W. Downs, aud is now in hod with paralysis. The cotton exchange of this citv will give a grand ball at an early day. Special Telegram. Waco, Jan.

18. The thaw has swollen the streams and loosened the soil to such an extent that rail roads are seriously threatened. The Tehuacana bridge, on the Texas and St Louis road, is again in a precari ous condition, and trains are delayed. Heavy ice prostrated all the wires leading from here bnt the Missouri Pacific line, which is now up. The Brazos is very high.

Minnie Anderson, a well known woman of the town, though rather quiet, died here to-day after an ill ness of some months, of womb can cer. She was a uative'of Louisiana Her mother is here, and thinks her danghtcr was a married woman, which she really was. Bucket shop business was inaugu rated this week in the cotton exchange. Virginia Leo aged seventeen years, died here to-day. Her sister, fifteen years of age, died six weeks ago both of malarial fever.

Wm. Peterson's cigar factory was closed to-day at the instance of Jergens, a former employe. SAN ANTONIO. Dearth of News Death marriage of an Austin Belle. Cperial Telegram.

I San Antonio, Jan. 18. Wires all down. No. news from anywhere, aud news scarce any way.

Captain Edison Lilly, a distin guished officer of the late Confed eracy, died in this city, after an ill ness of a fow days. Miss Abbie Foster, daughter of Post Office Inspector Amos P. Fos ter, was married this eveuing to John W. Washington, Missouri. ROI'ND ROCK.

Special to the StateHman.l Hound Rock. Jan. 19. Sain Mon day and William Chapman, both young men of this place, and of good families, were arrested to-day, charged with the theft of horses in Bexar county. Mr.

Bexar county, who has been in' pursuit of stolen horses, traced them to this place, and found them in the posses sion of the above parties. lie noti fied the officers who arrested them. They will he taken to Sau Antonio this evening. They claim to have bought the horses in San Antonio from a Mexican. Nbw Orleans, Jan.

19. A season of unusually high water is reported from many sections. Tho river overflowed its banks and submerged the adiacentlowlands.bnt Col. Whee lock says that no dauiage has been done to New Orleans. The Pacific railroad is flooded with water from the Big Black river, spreading in every direction, adoui tnirty miles of the Chicago, St- Louis and New Orleans railroad is under water.

Many culverts destroyed, and so uch of the road bed washed away that it Will probably be weeks before through trains can bo resumed. No trains now running between Canton and Greuada.a distance of eighty-nine miles. A dispatch from Goodiuau reports the lower part of the town inundated, the turupike roads destroyed and the bridge over Big Black river washed away. A Mobile dispatch reports all the lower landings along Tombigbee river inundated. Fifty-six feet of water is reported at Tuscaloosa and the river still rising.

A telegram from Chalta reports the lower part of the city overflowed with water and the river risiug rapidly from the effects of the three days' rain. St. Petersburg. The Novoc Yremya says tbat tbe imperial ukase in regard to peasants' lands pro-rides that after the end of 1882 the crown will transfer to peasants that portion of the lands allotted them at tbe time of emancipation, and in consideration of the annual payments, which they have been anable to redeem or." compromise, the crown will pay to land owners eighty nor cent, ot the taxable value of lands so transferred. 1 CONFEDERATE BONDS.

LETTER FROM EX'ttCRKTA RT BENJA.ni. Mot a Penny of Confederate Assets Can be Fountfln Europe. New York, Jan. 20. The following letter was published here today Temple Haix, London, Nov.

28. My Dear Barlow I have your's of the loth insL, and have no objection whatever to give you all the information 1 possess on the subject of Confederate bonds, which some speculators on the stock exchange have made the subject of inquiry or rumor, and sedulously spread abroad that there arc vast sums de posited in the Bank of Kuglaud aud elsewhere iu Europe. Tho Confederate government never had but two means raising money iu Europe. One was by the export of cotton, all of which was consigned to the house of Frazer, Trcuholin ot Liver pool. Ihe other was by a-loan effected through Messrs.

Erlaugcr Co. aud Shroeder the proceeds of which were all received bv Colin J. McCall, financial ngeut of the government. At the close of the war, the United States govern ment, claiming the right to receive the cutirc assets oi the Confederate government, iustitutcd suits against Fra.cr, Trenholin Co. and against McCall.

After determined and protracted liligaliou, Frazer, Trenholin Co. were driven into bankruptcy, as their whole business was destroyed and their credit broken by the apprehension created in the mercantile world of tho result of enormous claims hanging over them, when they really owed littlo or nothing, and think the United States ultimately recovered a few thousand dollars as a compromise. McCall proved that in his case he had rendered a full and faithful ac count to the Confederate govern ment ot the entire proceeds of the loan in payment for supplies and muuitions bf war, of the various commissary aud quartermaster's offices of this country, aud of all coupons or bonds, and stated that he was willing to reuder his ac count again if the United States would atcrec to reimburse him with an balaucc that might be found due iu his favor. This was declined fCase as reported in law reports. 8 E.

69. Poor McCall, in shat tered health, and with a tew hundred pounds, the wreck of his fortunes, emigrated to Spanish Honduras, where he sought to earn a support on a small stock farm but died in extremely reduced circumstances. The last payment of the coupons on the Confederate was only cucctcd after a great cllort by means of cotton sold through Fra- zcr as all the proceeds of the loan had long previously been ex haustcd. The Uuited States govern ment also received some supplies, machinery and several vessels, in fact everything that rcmaiued from the wreck, aud I do not believe that one penny can be found anvwhere in Europe of the assets of the defunct Coulcdcracy. 11 anything can ever be rcceiyed by the bondholders it can only be by government actiou in the United States, and you can judge better than I can if there is the remotest hope of any such ac tion, lours fraternally, J.

P. Benjamin To S. L. M. Barlow, New ork.

The Pretty Men. fly the llawkeye Trnth Teller. 1 Barn urn is searching the wide tvorld over for a $10,000 handsome man to travel next circus season The "Lalla Kookh," it will bo re membered, is an Iudianopolis girl, and Barnum's agent thinks he has found the "emperor of comeliness" in the same city of beautiful people. The emperor is the son of a Ger man butcher; he is twenty-five years old, and wears his complexion dark. It is now thought that he will accept the position, unless Col.

Nicholas bmith should enter the list Among other contestants for the position of the handsomest man. General Joe Geiger, ot Ohio, was very prominent, and had very strong backing. Ibc only objection urged against his style of beauty was a penBivc, menacholy cast ot couu tenance, which it was feared would have a depressing effect upon the admiring multitude. Secretary Kirkwood has tiled an application and forwarded tho cab iuct fashion-plate iu support of his claims. He as at once accepted, but when the agent came to measure him for the imperial uniform he was to wear, he found the old war horse not dressed quite up to the specifications ia the lithograph, aud on his report the appointment failed to receive continuation.

Henry Clay Dean signified his wtllingncs8 to serve; but when he stood up in the row of applicants his trousers were too shortandhisover-coat too long, and he didn't make any kind of show at all alongside a lardy dah young fellow from Amster dam, who is dependent upon an only mother for support, and who makes his own 'living by sucking the end of his cane. David Davis said he would take the character himself, and send his photograph on in sections. Mr. Barnum said his style of beauty was too ethereal for the character, but he engaged him to perform the little ballad, "We are Seven," taking all the characters himself in one stanza, and also to stand on the Union chariot behind the goddess of liberty, to represent the national motto, Pluribus Uuum." Carl Schurz accepted the position with characteristic promptness, but ho was ruled out, his style of beauty bciug too icsthctic. lie was accepted, however, to play the character of a fire-escape from a five- storv hotel.

Farmer Hayes wrote from Fre mont, Ohio, that he would come ii Kogers would be allowed to accompany him as lady's maid. But they couldn't take him for the handsomest man so long as. Geiger was laive. However, thev told him he might come along and blow for the side show, and he could tie Rogers to the organ with a long string. The polls are not yet closed, and if there is any man in Burlington who prides himselt ou being "nrcttv." if he will como to the llawkeye office he will be photo graphed in this column, and uis name scut to the committee on manly sweetness.

Catlettsburo. Jan. 19. Mrs. Simons aud Mrs.

Carbill were examined at Gibbons' murder trial this morning. They said they saw three men the morning after the murder and recognized them as Neal, Cralt and Ellis. They were standing very ciose togeincr a snori distance from the cemetery, which is about a half mile from Gibbon's house. Mr. and Mrs.

Corapton were examined. Neal called at their house a few nights after the He appeared scared, and would look at the door at frequent intervals. Neal was offered an overcoat when he snoke of coin? home, but be refused, stating it would be a hard thing to run with. Every witness examined yet clinches the truth of Ellis' confession. The prosecution will finish the examination of witness to-day.

tTr-vn Pni.E nf raJlrond fame, is reported as having been flanked in all bis maneuvers. SMALLP0X. SPREAD OF THE LOATHSOME DISEASE. National Hoard of Healtn noance It Epidemic. Pro- Thirty New Cases at Pittsburgh and Allegheny.

Washington, Jan. 20. The national board of health to-day officially declared smallpox to be epidemic in the United States, and that body is now occupying itself in devising means to protect the country against the disease. About thirty-three cases ot small pox ore reported in Portsmouth and suburbs. Thus far the diseased is confined to the colored population.

A colored seaman died from the disease about ten days ago, and the colored people, not knowing it was small pox, gave him a large funeral, and so spread the contagion. Stringent measures for vaccination aro being taken. Pittsburgh. The health board of Pittsburgh and Allegheny report thirty new cases of smalt pox tho past forty-eight- hours fifteen in each city and one death. Ohio.

Washington. The postmaster at Wilmington, writes that a child died at that placo from supposed chicken pox. The funeral was largely attended, aud now there is over titty cases of virulent small pojt iu town. Illinois. Springfield.

An order has been scut to all officers in charge of state institutions that all persons in attendance at state universities, colleges and schools, and all inmates of asylums, alms bouses, jails and kindred institutions, be forthwith vaccinated, or revaccinated, as the case may be, with as little delay as possible, unless such person has had small pox or been vaccinated October last, or will bo injured in health by revac-cination. THE SOUTHERN STATES. New Berne N. C. News Just exactly three-fifths of the voting population of North Carolina is today ready to follow the lead of Senator Zeb." Vance against monopoly, the abuses of corporate power, aud the general bad order of the administration of our public affairs.

Little Rock Gazette: Nothing new in the Churchill investigating committee affair has come to light within the past few days. If Gen. Churchill refuses to go before the committee, then all these men can do is to file their report, go home and await the meeting of the next legislature. Sun: A lady In this county recently gave birth to a child which is quite a curiosity. Tho mother was enciente at the time of Henry Hill's execution, aud witnessed it, and the child is almost a fac simile of tho hanging body its head thrown back, is blackened as if by strangulation, and the limbs arc held in identically the same position as assumed by the culprit.

It was born dead. A few days since Mrs. James Vinson, who lives in Bourbon count', was at the giu house of Mr. J. F.

Walker, and was staudiug about the giu conversing with Mr. Walker while he was feeding it. He turned to ct more seed cotton, when be- hoard Mro. Vinson scream, aud turmug quickly he saw tbat her arm was caught Iu the gin and she was being drawn up to it. lie sci.cd her by the wamt aud- by main strength pulled her loose by pulling off her arm near the elbow, aud as far up as the saws had cut it to pieces.

A physician was called aud the tirm was amputated at the elbow lOUIt. A ll.nifn mv. if tif imnrrn comniitied rape in our county Hist summer and killed Ins viciiiu, negro girl some twelve or thirteen years old. He was captured a few days ago by Sheriff Gladdeu aud lodged in jail. After rcinaiuing a short while he made good his es cape.

Mr. Gladden succeeded in recapturing him some few weeks ago aud lodged him in the duugeou of the jail. While Slier ill" Gladdeu was descending the steps to tho dungeon lliursday morning the negro succeeded in jerking him down headforemost. Mr. Gladden quickly recovered to his icct and jerked the negro back, when he made for tbe shcrill; whereupon Air.

Glad den drew his pistol and shot him through the abdomen, which will probably prove fatal. LelJuc, cx-cominissioiier of ngri culture, says he is disappointed at the results or tea culture iu Cantor- uia. The plant is hardy enough, but requires heat aud moisture com biucd, and this is a rare combination in California. He savs the plant has done much better in Oregon. Col- lee win not thrive except in the ex treme south.

Cotton will grow iu southern California, and be is satis fied the grape has found its natural home there. He lays 1i down as a rule that pcr.isleut cultivation of a staple crop will bring the shcritl into any county tbat relies ou it. (icn eral farming aud rotation of crops is what lie recommends. Cioes to the Governor. Richmond, Jan.

20. Iu the senate to-day a bill was passed authorizing the consolidation of the Richmond and Alleghany railroad company with the Ohio Central and Atlantic aud Northwestern railroad com pany. Fishery Complaints. St. Johns.

N. 15. The bay fisher men complain that American sar dine fishermen use kerosene torches at night, and that scatters over the surface of the water and drives tbe herring away. The fishermen avow their intentiou of laying the matter before the minister of marine and fisheries. A Railroad Project.

Montreal. Tho Canada Pacific railroad directors have resolved not to build the contemplated branch to bauit bt. Marie, but a connection with the Chicago and Northwestern instead. While the road along the north shore ot Lake bupenor is in progress, swift steamers will be used to carry freight from Algoma bay to Chicago and 1 bunder bay. Germany.

Berlin. The Tagsblatt says Ger many has made certain demands on Holland iu regard to facilities for navigation of the Rhiue and to protect the German fisheries in that river. The demands were coldly received. Ireland. Dublin.

A force of 200 military and constabulary has gone to Eden-derry, county Kings, to protect per-sous carting oats' bougiit at the sheriff's sale. A mob broke up the roads, threw trees across them and destroyed four bridges. A force of doo police and military evicted six tannics at Tcconacrecau. near Bal-laghradgee. O'Connor Don has remitted twenty-five per cent, of the rent of his tenants at Ardasovan and Ardtaoyle.

The dead bodies of Process-seaver Huddy and his nephew, who recently disappeared, have been found chained together in Loughmask. Five arrests have been made on suspicion. In breaking eggs, be careful not to let the yolk touch the sharp edge of the shell, and put a pinch of salt in the whites before beatiag. ENCAGED. I've Mt st ber ttri br the hour in tbe properly woiabiplul war I've carried ber many a flower, I've read to ber many a day social battiaa with frieud and witb lover For ber aake I often have waged And cow from ber llpt 1 diecovrr Tbat alis oh, tbat ahe la engaged Oneaaon we led in tbe German, And one we were partners at whlat.

On Sunday we beard the aame aermon, Tbe opers never once miased We were et-neral ly winner at tenula, Our kill al the target waa But a difference between now and then 1, For now ahe now she's enga-ted. I have carried a parasol o'er her. When we strolled in the deep-shaded grove Whole minutes I re dallied before her, Asgiettug to button her glove. As she sprauit to the saddle my Angers Iter wee feet a moment have caed, And tbe thrill iu my pulses still lingers, Though now she now she's cuacd. Does she ever live over, I wonder, The night that we sat in the cove, One shawl wrapped about us, while tbunder And windpiorin aud hail raged above I How, trembling, she bid her white fnceon My shoulder, aud how I a.snaged Her (Vara by the story of Jansou Does she think of all that when engaged, On my walis hang her many mementoes That cathedral sbe sketched me in Rome It was after my camp-lift) she sent those Bilk slippers to welcome mo home I have the letters sbe wrote mc at college.

In a look, all assorted aud aged-Row tleligbtltil to read wilb the knowledge Thntnow she yes, now she's vugsvd. I am going to call there to-morrow, Iu her joy she will greet her old friend Without even the shadow of sorrow That the friendship has come to an end And close in my arms I will fold her. No matter lor papa enraged Shall his wrath from me lougrr withhold her, When to me 'tis to me she's engaged. Important Notice. Bega leave to call the attention of the American people to Ha modo ol business, and aska the support of the art-loving public.

Wc ahall, as fast as possible, bring ont In this country, in the highest style of artistic work, every lamons art work of the Old World, and at prices which will enable the people of moderate meant to adorn their homes with the choicest art works. As an introductory example of tho quality and style of work which will be produced by na, we will tako pleasure in forwarding to any applicant a complimentary copy free of the first edition of art work produced by na in America. Visitors to the Dorc (Jallcry, London, remember the superb painting, ocenpying nearly the entire aide of the splendid gallery, entitled CHRIST LEAVING THE PMORIUM. Of this magnificent painting the most import ant of Dore's works a pure line ateel engraving hasjnst been completed In England. Thl en graving is only aold by subscription, and the price Is or about 10.

It is absolutely Im possible to secure copy at a lest price, except through this offer. The engraving represents the Snvior as be is leaving the Prs-torium, alter being condemned tocmciflxion. He Isdescend ing the steps leading from the judgment court. At the foot of the stops stand two burly excen tloners, in charge of the cross whlih the Savior ia to bear. On the right aro the followers and believers ol Christ, with despair in their every look, hile tho mother of the Lord is an agon izing and fainting attendant.

In the rear and on the left are the Jndgot and scoffers, snrronnd- Ing Pontius Pilate, who are looking with fierce complacency ou their work. Tbe central figure Is that of Christ, aa he uncomplainingly des cends the steps to take np the croaa and bear it to the scene of bis crucifixion. The work In this portion of the engraving la more perfect and beautiful than we bad supposed conld ever be'execnted. Tbe expressions ol tbe faces, the grouping of tbe figures, and the care ful attention to detail ia the drapery and acces sories of the picture, are all carried ont In per fection and with conaummate skill. There la a very large number of figures In the work, aud all are depicted with lire-like faithfulness.

It stands to-day nnqncstlonably THE FINEST AND HOST VALUABLE ENGRAVING IN THE WORLD. The engraving of the plate cost upward of fsO.OOO, and no copies from It are sold ata lesa price thau AO, which, with duties and shipping added, brings the cost to American purchasers to about fid per copy. This splendid work is the first of a aerica of the prominent art worka of Europe, which the American Art Exchange will produce In Ameri ca, simultaneous with their production in the Old World, and at prices which will enable the multitnde to purchase. This first work, "Christ Leaving tbe Pnetn- rinm," will be used a an Introductory advertise ment, and a limited number will be furnished FREE TO ALL APPLICANTS. It la a correct reproduction of the English plate, which sells at per copy, many of which have been purchased by a nnmlier of Americana at that price who subscribed for It through tbe English honse.

The American edition will be nrulabed la tbe aame al. aud with I he siime attention to perfect work aa cbaracterizra tho 1 copy. The object of this extraordinary offer la to bring onr enterprise into Immediate recognition In this country, so tbat when we announce fu ture worka tbe public will have had an oppor tunity to Judge of the quality and beauty of the art work produced bv the American Art Ex-cuan Until the first edition la exhausted, we will ship a perfect copy of tho engraving "Christ Leaving the Prs torlum to any applicant. The engraving, which Is a very large one, will be put np in a heavy tube and sent by mall. The only charge will be tbe cost of tnblng and postage, wbich will be 10 three cent stamps.

It was at first thought 20cte. wonld be sufficient for thla charge, but from frequent breaking of the tubes in the mall bags It waa decided to Increase tha thickneaa and strength or tbe tubes, tbua making them heavier, so that they could not be broken except in case of an accident Thla necessitated an Increase of charges for this purpose to 30 cents or 10 three cent stamps. On receipt of application we will Immediately forward this superb engraving to any address In the United 8tatea, all charges prepaid, when 10 three cent stamps are encloaed Id letter to cover poatage and tube. At any time within one year we will take back the engraving and allow credit of It for it In payment for any worka leaned us. Two or more copies, each for a different per son, but to the same address, can be forwarded at tbe cost of SI each, as ona tub can be nsed for several copies.

Not more than fire copies will be sent to any ona address for dis tribution, and the nam of each member or the club must be tent. Address all letters to AMERICAN ART EXCHANGE. No. S4 Siena Building, Cincinnati, Ohio 8. WEBBER.

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