The Representative. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 23, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 11, 1872 Page: 3 of 4
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C jre JiqpBttttatik
y^ocAL Jntelligence.
AMUSEMENTS.
DeCastro.—Night by night the won-
der grows. -How does this man accom-
plish these wonderful feats ? How is it
that he makes flowers grow out of noth-
ing, and produces things from places
where they were not? The £eriel sus-
pension is one ef the most philosophical
problems that we ha ve ever seen pro-
posed at a magieian's soiree. He gives
another exhibition this evening. If he
does not cut off his own head he does
the neqt thing to it.
J. M. Harrison, Deputy District
Clerk, has resigned.
"For time at last sets even ;
And if we do but watch the hour,
There never yet was human power,
Which could evade if unforgiven,
The patient search and vigil long
Of him who treasures up a wrong."
The shelling of Tremont street "goes
bravely on," having nearly reached
Broadway.
<5 as
The steamer Charles Fowler left for
Houston last night, freighted with arti-
cles for exhibition at the State Fair.
Mary Quest, tried and convicted at
the last term of the Criminal District
Court for robbing a man by means of
what is popularly known as the "panel
game," has been set at liberty.
Keep Cool.
We understand tbat the Texas Ice
Company have now on the way to this
port, notwithstanding the large amount
they have in store here, three large car-
goes of ice (one bow off the bar) and
twp more loading at Boston, with more
to follow, determined there shall be no
lack of supply this season. For further
particulars we refer you to their adver-
tisement of this date.
Justice Mason's Court.
Joseph Cramer, a very intelligent
looking yonng German, was brought
from Brasheat Thursday of this week
on the steamer, charged by J. H. Os-
born with theft of property of the val-
^of $50. j« J[is. examingtigR.before
Justice Mason not a particle of evidence
was adduced to substantiate the charge.
It strikes us that some remedy should
be instituted by the law-makers to se-
verely punish these frivolous affidavits
charging persons wish felonies. Young
Cramer, above alluded to, we under-
stand, has been put to a great deal of
expense, and now, after his dismissal,
finds himself unable to return to Louis
Will Not Parade.
In respect to the memory of Cap-
tain Wallis, the order for a parade last
Thursday afternoon was counter-
manded. ,
Naturalized.
William F. Bleike was naturalized
by Judge Dodge yesterday.
Released.
Montgomery, who was arrested a
short time since for assauling Cather-
ine Gilbey, and committed to jail in de-
fault of $200 bonds, was released to-day
on giving bond.
Important Decision.
The following is the decision of
Justice E. D. Johnson in the case of C.
H. Cleaves vs. John DeBruhl:
C. H. Cleaves ) In Justice's Court,
vs. > Precinct No. 4, May
Jno. DeBruhl ) 8th, 1872.
This day came on this cause to be
heard, and came the parties by their
attorneys, and a jury having been
waived, and a statement of the facts
agroed upon, and the issues involved
fully discussed and submitted to the
court on the'tnerits, and the same hav-
ing been carefully considered. It ap
pears that the defendant was the legal
owner of the property which is the sub-
ject matter of this suit, and the same
was seized and sold to the plaintiff by
the Marshal of the City of Galveston
without the consent of any authority
emanating from the owner, but under
and by virtue of alleged authority,
based upon the form of an ordinance of
the the said city of Galveston, and be-
cause the said city of Galveston, or the
said Marshal, do not appear to have
ever had or acquired any right in said
property, or any right to control or dis-
pose of the same, in any legal manner
whatever, but in direct violation of the
Constitution of the United States and
of this State and the bill of rights there-
under reserved to the people, and be-
cause it appears that said ordinance is
in direct contravention of authority,
and that said sale of said property by
the Marshal, as aforesaid, was accom-
plished without suit, or any judgment
of any court of competent jurisdiction
to try and condemn the same, and with-
out any of the formalities necessary
aud requisite, and in the exact words
of the bill of rigts, "without due pro-
cess of law." It is considered by the
court that said sale by the Marshal of
said city of Galveston, to plaintiff,
conveyed no property in the subject
matter of this suit, to the plaintiff, but
that the property therein remains in
the defendant, and that he has the le-
gal right to the possession thereof.
It is therefore ordered, adjudged and
decreed, that the plaintiff herein take
norhing by his suit and that the defen-
dant be dischargee with his property,
herein claimed, and that the plaintiff
pay all costs in this behalf expended or
incurred, for which execution may
issue. R. D. Johnson,
Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 4.
Charles Sumner took his seat
in the United States Senate, as
successor of Daniel Webs{ter,
Dec. 1, 1851, the same day on
which Henery Clay appeared in
the national Senate for the last
time.
FISK UNIVERSITY.
Founded by the American Missionary
and Western Freedmen's Aid Com-
mission, January, 1866.
NASHVILLE TENN
The Fall term of this institution will begin
Monday, September 11th.
During the past year four hundred and fifty
pupils have been in regular attendance, graded
as sollows:
Senior Peparatory Class 4
Junior Preparatory Class 9
High School (including Normal Class) 76
Grammar School 108
Primary School 124
Night School 49
In Theology 4
Of these forty-eight have studied instrumen-
tal music.
There have been in the Boarding Depart-
ment one hundred students from the following
States: Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Hlinois.
Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and
Virginia.
At the annuel meeting of the Board of Tms-
tees, a College Department wa formed, with
appropriate professorship, and a class was
admitted to college; thus the work of
cojiegiate education in Fisk University is
actually begun.
This will De carried en as the present class
advances and others are added, through all
those stndies usually embraced in a college
course.
A Theological course has also been establish-
ed, and a professor of theology appointed, and
haarty welcome will be given to youngpersons
desirous of fitting themselves for the Christian
ministry in ony of the religious demonstrations
whose laith is in salvation through our Lord
and Savior Jesns Christ; the great aim in this
department being to impart a correct
knowledge ot the Bible, and practical instruc-
tion in sermonizing, pastoral labor, etc.
It is the intention of the Board bf Trustees
to furnish instructions in the Department ot
Law and Medicine, as soon as there is sufficient
demand for it.
The Normal Department will still be a
prominent feature of the University, in which
special attention will be given as heretofore,
to the education of Teachers for the Schools of
tM "South: _ 1 • - \ ' •- *f- : v
A Boarding Department is established for
the accomodation of students from abroad
in which they will find superior opportunities
for study, and all the refining and elevating
influences of Christian home.
Children uoder thtrteen years of age are not
admitted to this department.
Fisk University is open to all persons of
good character, without respect to race, color
or sex, and it is the intention of the Trustees
to furnish the best facilities for a throrough
preperation for all departments of business or
professional life.
EXPENSES ARE AS FOLLOWS;
Board, including founished room, washing,
fuel and light, $2 75 per week.
Which must be paid monthly in advance.
If paid at the end of the month, it is $3 Oo
per week.
Tuition in the Common Branches, 1 00 per
month (of 4 weeks.)
Tuition in the High School., $2 25 per month
(of 4 weeks,) to pe paid in advace at the be-
ginning of each Term.
A limited number of pupils in instrumental
music, (piano or organ) will be taken at $4 00
per month, including use of an instrument
All bills are to be paid in advance.
^First Term begins Monday, September 11,
First Term ends Friday, December 2,1871.
Second Term begins Wednesday, January 3,
Second Term ends Friday, March 23, 1872.
Third Term begins Monday, April 2, 1872.
" " ends Thursday, June 19th, 1872.
Students should be present the first day of
the Term.
_ For information on matters strictiy educa-
tional, adress.
PROF. A. K. SPENCE, A. M., Principal,
Business letters should be addressed to
GEO. L. WHITE, Treasurer.
Nashville, August 12, 1871. March 9
THE FKEEDMAN'S
SAVINGS AND TRUST
COMPANY.
A National Savings Bank.
ESTABLISHED MARCH, 1865.
Chartered by the Government of the
United States.
Deposits of five cents, or any larger amounts
received.
Six per cent, interest paid on sums of five
dollars or more. All deposits payable on de-
mand, with interests due. All accounts
strictly private and confidential.
Principal oflice, Washington, D. C. Branch
offices in all the larger cities of the South and
Southwest.
The great National Savings Institution, es-
tablished by the authority of the United
States Government for the benefit of the
freedmen, knows no distinction of race or
color, and offers its great advantages to all
cia.8868 aiiJiG.
Save the small sums. Cut off your vices—
don't smoke, don't drink, don't buy lottery
Put the money you save into the Freedman's
Savings Bank.
o The Washington Branch office, No 507
Seventh St. opposite the Postoffice, is open
from 9 a. m., each 4ay, and on Wednesday and
ftSS'S®* receive «"yf'-™
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
STATE GOVERNMENT.
Edmund J Davis, Governor
Webster Flanagan, Lieutenant Governor
James E Newcomb, Secretary of State
George W Honey, Treasurer
Arthur Bledsoe, Comptroller
Jacob Keuchier, Land Commissioner
judges of supreme court.
L D Evans, M B Walker, W B Ogden
members of congress.
M C Hamilton, U S Senator
J W Flanagan, U S Senator
Wm T Clark, Representative from Third
District
court of the 18th judicial district.
Hon A P McCormick, Judge
Charles Olfeon, District Attorney
criminal court of galveston,
Hon Samuel Dodge, Judge
Edward W Collier, Attorney
customs department.
Nathan Patten, Collector of the Poit
E L Stone, Speeial Deputy Collector
Wm D Shepard, Chief Clerk and Deputy Col-
lector
S A O'Brien, Chief Inspector and Deputy
Collector
D M Baker, Clearance Clerk
F Wolff, Liquidating Clerk
Geo Laurence, Impost Clerk
— Dunand, Marine 61erk
Geo M Patten, General Olerk
Inspectors of Customs (Day).
J M Reid, W H Mann, Phil Lyons, Aug Ba-
der, H E Ruby, J B Dolan, A Denny, U Letts,
Wright Cuney, Geo G Jemison
(Night, in charge):
John Lelaney, H Ballinger, John Melford, W
W Davis
Store Keepers U SB W H—H S Allen, H
Mosebach
Chas Harris, in charge of Customhouse boat.
Wm Lloyd, Con Fahey, Boatmen.
Wm Clark, Watchman
appraiser's department.
J G Williams, Appraiser and Weigher
R R Bradbrook, Assistant Weigher
postoffice department.
Hon James A McKee, Postmaster
Robt Edgar, Deputy Postmaster
internal revenue department.
Hon Albert M Barney, Collector First Dis-
trict
— , Deputy Collector First District
G A Gordon, Assessor First District
A M Boatright, Assistant Assessor First
District
city officers,
Hon A Somerville, Mayor
Chas Allen, Clerk
J M Wakefield, Treasurer
Chas Leonard, Collector
J C Ogle, Street Commissioner.
Closing of Mails.
Mails for New Orleans close Sundays, Mon-
days. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and
Saturdays, at 1J. o'clock p. m., except on Sun-
days, when the mail will be closed at eleven
o'clock a. m.
Mails for the Galveston, Houston & Hender-
son Railroad and connections close daily
(except Sunuay'sJ at 5:30 o'clock a. m.
Mails for Houston close daily (except Sun-
days) at 12:30 o'clock p. m.
(The above arrangement take effect from and
after the4thinst.
Velasco—Closes Mondays aud Thursdays at
7 o'clock a. m.
Liberty—Closes Tuesdays and Fridays at
10 o'clock a. m.
Indianola—Closes threje times a week, on
irregular days, at 3£ p. m.
Newspaper Laws.
We would call the special sttention of Post-
masters and Subscribers to the following syn-
opsis of the "Newspaper Laws:
I. A Postmaster is required to give notice
by letter, (returning a paper does not answer
the law) when a subscriber does not take his
paper out of the office, and state the reasons
for its not being taken, and a neglect to do so
makes the Postmaster responsible to the pub-
lisher for the payment.
II. Any person who takes a paper from the
Postoffice, whether directed to his name or
another, or whether he has subscribed or not,
is responsible for the pay.
IH. If a person orders his paper discontinu-
ed, he must pay all arrearages, or the publisher
may continue to send it until the payment is
made.
IV. If the subscriber orders his paper to be
stopped at a certain time, and the pnblisher
continues te send, the subscriber is bound to
pay for it if he takes it from the Postoffice.
The law proceeds upon the ground that a man
must pay for what he uses.
V. The courts have decided that refusing to
take newspapers and periodicals from the
Postoffice, or removing and having them un-
called for is prima facia evidence of intention-
al fraud.
THOMAS (JOGGAN & JJRO.
MUSIC DEALER8,
Galveston Tex.
Agents for KNABE, STElNWAY, and
EMMERSON Pianos. Pianos sold on monthly
payments. Pianos for rent by month quarter
or year- Our stock of sheet music strings,
Aecordeons, Banjos, Flutes etc., is the largest
in the State and can sell at greatly reduced
prices for cash.
THOS. GOGGAN & BRO
Galveston.
HOUSTON DIRECT
NAVIGATION COMPANY
SIGNS THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FROM
HOUSTON.
INSURES ALL
COTTON AND OTHER PRODUCE
From Houston to Galveston while
in transit.
Receives and Forwards Goods
FREE OF CHARGE.
PAYS PROMPTLY ALL JUST CLAIMS EOR
LOSS OR DAMAGE.
Ifc^Conaign to H. D. Nav, & Co., from all
points, inwards and outwards.
JOHN SHEARN,
aprll3tf President.
JNTERNATIONAL RAILROAD.
RAILROAD NOTICE.
HOUSTON &. TEXAS
CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Change of Time.
On aHd after Monday, Nov. 20 '71
Pasoenger trains will leave as follows:
Leave Houston for Corsicsna, McDade ahd
intermediate Stations, 7;30 A.M. and 7:30 P. M.
(Sundays excepted.) arriving at Corsicana 7:30
P. M. and 7:30 A. M. and at McDade at 9 P. M.
and 6:30 A. M.
Leave Corsicana at 5 A. M. and 6:15 P.M.
and McDade at 8 A. M' and 10:30 A. M. for
Houston and all intermidate Stations, arriving
at Houston at 5 p. m. and 6:15 a. m.
Connects at Navasota with Daily Stage Lines
for Anderson, Huntsville, Crockett, Rusk'
Henderson and Longview.
At Hearne with Internatiomal Railroad.
At Calvert with Stage for Belton on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday.
At Bremond for Waco daily.
At Richland with Tri-Weekly Stage forFair-
Cotton Gin, Palestine, Tyler, Eongview
and Waco.
At Corsicana for Dallas, Sherman and El Paso
daily.
Ledbetter for La Grange and Bastrop
Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
At McDade with daily Stages for Austin,
San Marcos New Braunfels and San Antonio.
W. H. DOLE, Gen'l Sup't.
J. H. Crie, Gen'l Fr't and Tk't Agent.
OPEN -TO OAKWOODS,
SEVENTY-FIVE MILES EAST OF HEARNE
AND ONLY FOURTEEN MILFS FROM
PALFSTINF.
Now constituting
THE SHORTEST ROUTE
TYLER, SHREVEPORT, JEFFERSON.
And all north-eastern points.
On aud after Monday April 1, 1672
Passenger trains will leave Hearne daily,
^Sundays excepted) iu connection with the
trains of fiie Houston and Texas Central
Railway, for Englewood. Lake, Marquez,
Jewett, Keeehi, and Oakwoods, making close
connections at Oakwooks, with Johnson &
Mitchell's four-horse Concord Coaches, for
PALESTINE and all points in North eastern
Texas.
THROUGH BILLS OF LADING
Given for Freiget to Houston and Galveston.
H. M. HOXIE,
aprll3tf General Superintendent
T. H. McMAHAN & CO.,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
- and dealers in-
FOREIGN & DOMESTIC EXCHANGE
STRAND, GALVESTON.
p^Special attention given to the sale of cot-
ton, Wool, etc. aprl6tf
john wolston c. g. wells chas vidor
WOLSTON, WELLS & YIDOR,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
—and—
COTTON FACTOES,
(NO. 73 LEAGUE BMILDINGS)
Strand Galveston
aprl6tf
HUGO BROSIG,
NOTARY PUBLIC
AND CONVEYANCER,
Corner Postoffice and Centre streets.
T17TLL EXAMINE TITLES TO LOTS IN
li the city and Island of Galveston, and
furnish complete and correct abstracts to the
same. Loans effected or good Real Estates
secured. aprl6tf
CHARLES BROSIG,
HOUSE & SIGN PAINTER.
Shop on Postoffice street, between 20th and
Centre street Galveston.
Begs leave to inform his former patrons and
the pnblic generally that he he has so far re-
covered from his severe accident to again at-
tend to his profession. Orders will hav e
prompt attention. All work guaranteed flrs
class. aprl6t
RICHARD NELSON,
COMMISSION AGENT,
Galveston Texas.
HAVING established himself in this city
tor the purpose of receiving and forward-
ing Cotton, Woof, Hides, or any other Country
Produce, would respectfully beg leave to in-
form his colored friends in the country that he
will pay particular attention to any consign-
ments he may be favored with. Liberal Cash
Advances on all consignments made to him
Address, LOCK BOX NO 230.
sprlCtf
HOUSTON AND TEXAS
Central Railway.
CHANGE OF TIME.
ON AND AFTER MARCH 3, 1872, Passenger
Trains will run as follows :
Leave Houston for Corsicana, Austin. Mar
lin and intermediate station at 9:30 A. M. and
6 P. M. (Sundays excepted, ) arriving at Corsi-
cana at 10 P. M. and 11:30 A. M.,tand at Austin
at. 7 P. M., and 9:15 A. M., and at Marlin at
8 P. M.
Leave Corsicana at 5 A. M., and 6 P. M.,
Marlin at 6:30 A. M. and Austin at 7:15 A. M.
and 9:15 for Houston at 5 P. M. and 11:30 A. M.
Connects at Navasota with Daily Line of
Stages for Anderson, Crockett, Rusk, Hunts-
ville, Henderson and Longview.
At Hearne with International Railroad.
At Calvert with Srage for Belton, Monday
Wednesday and Friday.
At Marlin for Waco daily.
At Groesbeck with Tri-Weekly Line of
Stages for Fairfield, Cotton Gin, Palestine
Tyler, Longview and Waco.
A.t Corsicana for Dallas, Sherman and El
Paso daily.
At Ledbetter for LaGrange and Bastrop
Monday Wednesday and Friday.
At Austin with Daily Stage for San Marcos,
New Braunfels and San Antonio.
COR. ENNIS,
Comptroller & Gen'l Sup't.
J. WALDO,
General Freight Agent.
aprlOtf
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