The Texas Countryman. (Bellville, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 16, Ed. 1 Friday, April 27, 1866 Page: 2 of 4
This newspaper is part of the collection entitled: Texas Digital Newspaper Program and was provided to The Portal to Texas History by the The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
.■!>> "• «I"" ''«WW "
i
FRIDAY, APRIL 27tli. 1866;
The following persons are authorized
gente.'
receive
agenta, far "The Couutrvman,'' and will
' i subscriptions and advertising, and
receipt for money due this office:
J. «. Daniel, Houston.
W. P. Doran, Galveston.
Wharton & SandclifT, 115 Common St.,
New Orleans.
G. W. Johnson, San Felipe.
^S5v55555555
Of Candidates for State and District
ofllccs, Ten Dollars; for County offices,
sis dollars. Tickets with the names of
all the candidatos Announced in this
paper,—all the names being printed oii
the same ticket,—will be printed and d¡R*
tribi ted t<> the several precinct in this
county without extra charge. For print
ing names on tickets without announce*
rnont the tame charges will be made.
BE—■—
We Call attention to new an-
nouncements for office this week.
The Lodge meets to-morrow
night at Masonic Hall.
' The Methodist will commence
a quarterly aud protracted meeting at
this place to-morrow.
Sickness in the editor's family
must be the apology for any short
comings in this week's Countryman.
Friend Mason of the Galves-
ton -News Depot has seut us late
papers for which we are obliged.
Appointment.—The Postmaster
General has appointed F. Peters to
the office of Po3t Master at Oat-
springs, Austin county. Lot the
good work continue.
To "Minnie."—The writer is in-
formed that we must have the name
of the author before wo can permit
the article to appear in our columns.
The name should have been endors-
ed, or iuclosed on a private note to
the editor.
The weather for the most of
the¡week has been warm and pleasant.
Vegetation is springing forth rapid
ly, and everything betokens now au
abundant crop.
ceivftd, recently, a letter from a friend
of ours, Burton Chpbin, who now re-
id* * V«m>r
oflMi^iigan.:^ Wjtyle *iv
account of typitcJgt!
State, ne savs he rind his brother are
goftigTflr movy on n farm, on which
there is a hop yard of three acres
and they mc going tu set <oitf .this
?p«ng, eleven umv. lie says
that hops, if well tended, will yi^ld
three hundred dollars to the acre.
We know nothing with reference to
growing this crop; but the idea'has
suggested itself to us, that perhaps
hops may be grown in this climate
as well as any other, and that it may
be worth a trial to see. If it doet«
not require too much work to tend
them, it is evidently ; more profitable
crop than any now raised in this
State. At $300 per acre, ten acres
would amount to throe thousand dol-
lars. Wo commond the subject to
our agricultural frieuds, and shall be
glad to hear the result of any ezpeii
ments that may be made. A friend
of ours wishes to procure some seeds.
Cannot Mr. Chapm send them to us?
Tf _t—; i VJtV'- . - -
trange Accident.—"Dr. Cocke in-
forms us
near
A
night
gave an
The Brazos liver was very
high on Saturday and Sunday last
some persons say up to Within five
or six feet of the top of the bank,
has since fallen considerably and is
cow crossable.
We are indebted to Bryant, o
Houston, for favors in the newspaper
line. He has a News Depot in Hous-
. ton on Main street nearly up to the
Old Gapitol, if we remember right.
Id?" Judge O. H. P. Garrett is a
candidate for County Judge of Wash
ington county. Judge Garrett has
been Chief Justice of that county for
a number of years.
We direct attention to the
card of Henry Sampson who holds
forth at hi c Id stand in Houston, and
who has a reputation for honesty and
fair dealing in trade, and in prompt-
ness, skill and punctuality, unsur
p assod by anj business man in the
State. _
Peterson for May.—We are in
receipt of Peterson's "National Maga-
zine" for the month, of May, 186C.
Like its predecessors, it is replete
with everything interesting and use-
ful. Every lady should have a copy.
It is, besides, the cheapest magazine
published; only $3,00 per annum,
currency.
ET Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson died
in New York city on the 12th inst.,
in the 65th year of his age. At the
time of his death he was U. S. Dis-
trict Attorney. His political career
is well known t<> all.
Good Show.—On Tuesday
Messrs. Know les & Rankin
exhibition to our citizens at
this plnce. Some of the most im-
portant events of the Old and New
Testament scriptures were thrown
upon the canvas with an almost life-
like appearance. Much of the ex-
hibition is of a scientific character;
showing the annual and diurmul
motions of the planets of the .solar
system, and conveying impressions
to the mind of the youth not easily
acquired otherwise. The audience,
though not large owing to the brief
notice given, was yet respectable in
numbers, and have generally given
expressions of satisfaction. There is
at least in this exhibition one assur-
ance : Messrs. Knowles & Co., ex-
hibit all they advertise to do, which
is more than can be said of every
exhibition that happens along.
Our Understanding,—We do not
understand that registration is neces-
sary in order to qualify persons to.
vote at the ensuing election. We
understand that all who have the
qualifications prescribed by the Con-
stitution of the State, as it was before
the wa , are entitled to the elective
franchise. We may bo wrong i.. our
views, and when so informed by au-
thority, we wjll promptly make the
correction. We understood registra-
tion, to be necessary to entitle persons
to vote for delegates to the conven-
tion, and as one of the means adopt-
ed by the Governor to ascertain when
a sufficient number of the people had
taken the oath of amnesty and be-
c me loyal.
Í3P We learn that Dan Gallagher
ana George Davidson, both under
sentence of death by the military at
Galveston, have made their escape
from the guard. It is thought they
left the island, as they had ample
time to do so before their escape whs
discovered. The military are making
every effort to find them. Their
execution had been suspended to
await the pleasure of the President.
Gallagher was convicted on a charge
of killing a negro soldier at Galves-
ton.
of Mr. Vierick,
ce, aged 8 pf ?9
ange accicVmj
igering thf losi
which the
was endeavoring to manage, switched
his tail into he boy's face, when the
eye lid ^closed pn one of the, hai^s of
ilite'Wrie*a taiU Sná as it was with-
drawn' th* half' ctrt the eydbrtll,
making an ugly and serious wound.
CP" The people of Washington
county in mass meeting assembled,
have recommended Col. John Sayles
as a candidate for one of the Justices
of the Supreme Court. Col. SayleR
is a fine law writer, and many friends
would He glad to see him on the
bench of the Supreme Court.
We observe by the New Braunfels
Zeitung, that Several families have
left Cpmal County ; some returning
to Germany and some going to tlu'
Northern States. They have a pleas-
ant way of bidding their friends
"G«od Bye," specimens of which we
find as advertisements in the Zeitung.
We translate one of them as follows:
"Upon our departure from here, we
say to friends, relatives and ac-
quaintances. a heartfelt farewell.—
(Lebewohl),
E. L. Krueger, wife & children,"
\VM\1
in
aboflLtbe
J#e n«tt,I wiUjKfeimflNl iWBbing
a German School in Bellville. In ease ot
any change of time, further notice will be
given.
■í t
DEUTSCHE SCMJLE.
"Dcr Unterjcic&netc tpitb in 3 &{a •
S&odjert ettte £>entfi;e <£d)ule in S3cO-
iOe eroffnett. ¿ ¿
E. L, THÉUMAN.
Bellville, April 26th, 1866, i'16-tf
ness entrusted to their care.
The Galveston News of the 11th
inst., publishes another lot of certifi-
cates submitted by Judge Burnett in
reference to Gen. Gregory and the
Freedmeti's Bureau. Gen. Gregor)
has been relieved as Assistant Com-
missioner for Texas. Selah!
Railroad Accident.—The passen-
ger car on the Washington Count,y
Railroad was thrown off the track
yesterday morning near Chappell
Hill, and smashed to pieces. The
following persons were seriously in-
jured :,
Dr. N. N. Allen, of Galveston,
shoulder and hip dislocated. Dr. Bor
ing, of Chappell Hill, contusion of
the spinal column; Mr. Charles
Ehinger, of the New Orleans Rail-
road, slight flesh would iu the head.—
Houston Star, 23th.
We have since learned that Dr.
Boring has died from the injuries re
ceived.
We like to read the Brenham
Banner It devotes more space to
ocal affairs than any country paper
we get, and we always read it through
expecting to find something interest-
ing. Wo like a newspaper that/ de-
votes tself a good deal to local mat-
ers. We can't localizo much in the
Countryman for the want of items.—
f we had an If. R. hero, re mipht
lo better.
The New Braunfels Zeitung speak-
ing of that city, says :
That our city possesses the best
water power iu the eutire State, and
that the same is located in a very
healthy and productive region, shows
that it is destined by nature for a
flourishing manufacturing city. Be-
sides a number of meal aud saw mills
which are using the water power;
there are yet only two of the above
named factories iu our city, viz : The
window and d >or making aud wool
aiding niachiue of Dr. Koester, aud
the cotton factory of Messrs. Runge
& Torrey. They have 17 looms
runni g, which daily turn out 2.50
yards of fine aud better domestic than
i hat imported from the Northern
States. The spinning jennies furn-
ish also every day 100 to 150 pounds
>f tl read. There are already about
30 persons constantly engaged in the
factory. If all the looms are kept
going they can turn out 500 to 600
yards f what is called "Indian Head
Sheeting" a yard wide.
A special says that án order
been issued by the War Department
to all Assistant Commissioners of
Freedmen in the Southern States,
instructing them to inform the people
that the President's recent proclama-
tion did not release them from the
operations and government of military
laws. It is cautiously worded and
while not declaring martial law in
force throughout the late insurrec-
tionary States, is calculated and in-
tended to create a popular impression
that such is the fact. The order is
not allowed to be given out for pub
lication.
CRAWFORD HOUSE.
GALVESTON, TEXAS.
Opposite Catliolic C' urch,.fronting on Jhurch St.,
and running bock to tbo Public Square.
Mrs- N B CRAWFORD & SON,
(Lute of Hempstead)
PROPRIETORS.
BY THE PURCHASE OF
the lease ot tho Thompson nn ■
House, this establishment has |n
been considerably enlarged, and
has now tho capaeity fur accommodating
any number of guests. i
The House is well located, near the
business part of the city, the rooms airy
and newly furnished, and the Table suppli-
ed with everything the Market afford*.—
Its situation makes it most desirable for
Families. Attentive servants always in
attendance, and every convenience to
insure the comfort of guests at hand.
BP A trusty watchman always on duty.
apr30-fl3 3ia
€é!atioiüt.
HOUBT
A. Sess
A. SE
m,
SIE.
RS
AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
(Kuhn's Building,)
Strand, Galveston,' •
adva
friends
ton and Liverpool.
apr6
,T. C. & S. R. SMITH & CO.
COTTON AND WOOL FACTORS,
AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Strand St., Galveston.
All Business entrusted to us will have
I r mpt attention.
J. C. & 8. R. SMITH, M M. SINGLETAHY,
Late of Sorley, Smith St Co. Late of Kobhmoii,
Galveston. Siugletary Si Co. Huntsvillo.
apr6 ly
A. WH1TAKER, ~"~
HIDE BUYER,
Commerce st., (next door to T. M. Bagby>
aprC-t'IU
HOUSTON, TEXAS.
ijr-
i Brief of Petition and
• L'itutiou foi Publication.
appear •
hold
Gen. Breckinrid
weary of exile.
ho requested to nllor him to rn*tirn
ldge is in Toronto,
The President will
Atkin Ward,
vs.
T. J. Kerr.
THE STATE OF TEXAS :
To the Sheriff of Austin County, Greeting:
YOU are hereby Commanded that you
summon by publication, T. J; Kerr,
whose residence is unknown, to be and
before the District Coifrti to be
den in and for the County of Austin, .t
the Court House thereof, in the town of
Bellville, ou the 9th Monday aft*# the 1st
Monday in April, A. D., 1866, then and
there to anxwer the petition of Atkin
Ward, filed in said Court against the subí
T. J. Kerr, and alleging in substance as
follows, to-wit: That defendant is indebt-
ed to plaintiff the sum of Two Thousand
i ight Hundred and Fifty Dollars, besides
interest; for this, that on the 21st day of
April, lfiGU, D. Y. and Rebecca Portis sold
to defendant labors Nos. 5 and 6 on the
cast bank of the Brazos river, said labors
being the separate property of said
Rebecca, wife of said D. Y. Portis, and that,
in consideration Of said sale, defendant
executed and delivered to said Dav.d and
Rebecca Portis his two several promissary
notes of tenor and effect as follows, to-wit:
$1000 Austin County, Texas.
On or before the first day of January,
1861,1 promise to pay D. Y and R Portis,
or bearer, one thousand dollars part pay-
ment for labors Nos. 5 and 6, on the east
bank of the Brazos river iu Austin County,
Apt il 21st, 1860.
Signed, T. J. KERR,
ft 1850
On or before the first day of January,
1862,1 promise to pay D. Y. and R. Portis,
or bearer, eighteen hundred and fi fly dollars
in part payment for labors Nos. 5 and 6,
on the east bank of the Brazos river, as
per deed executed the loth day ot April,
1860.
April'21 st, 1860
Signed, T. J. KERR.
And plaintiff avers that for a valuable
consideration to them p t'd by plaintiff, said
D. Y. andR.Porti8 by indorsement and de-
livery transferred said two promissary
notes to plaintiff, whereby said defendant
became liable to pay the said several sums
to plaintiff; but that defendant, though
often requested, fails, &c. to pay. to
plaintiff's damage $5,000. And phintiff
claims a lien upon said two laboro Nos. 5
and 6, on the east bank of the Brazos river,
in said couuty, as being the consideration
of the sums specified in said notes, and
that be is entitled to have said land told
to satisfy said demand.
Plaintiff prays for citation by publica-
tion, for judgment with damages tor de-
tention, and costs, and a decree that said
labors bo sold to satisfy judgment and for
relief, etc.
Herein fail not, but have you then and
there before said Court this writ, with
your return thereon showing how you have
executed the saine.
Wit.nes8,J R.Montgomery,
Clerk of the District Court
of Austin Co. Given under
my hand and 6eal of said
Court, at office iu the town
of Bellville, this the 17th day of April, A.
D., 1866. J. R. MONTGOMERY,
C. D. C., A. C.
By John W. Goode, Deputy.
Issued April 17th, 1866.
J. R. Montgomeuy c. d. c., a. c.
By John W. Goode, Deputy.
apr20-fl5 5W*
W. A* 'McDAlDE'.^e Co,/
HEMPSTEAD, TKXAS. ;
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
m
rii'm
Have constantly on hand,
COFFEE, FLOUR,
TOBACCO,
CIGARS, NAILS,
—a n D—
everything in the Grocery line.
mar30-fl2
SALT,.
iy*
Notice of Final Settlement-
THE STATE > In County Court,
OF TEXAS, [ To May
County of Austin. ) Term, 1866.
Jos. A. Menke, administrator ot the
estate of John Schluns, deceased*
having filed his account for final set-
tlement of said succession : this is,
therefomvtn give notice tu all per* .
sons who may be interested, to be
and appear at the May Term df
the County Cóurt of Austin County,
to be held at Bellville, on the last
Monday of said month, A. D. 1866,
then and there to contest said a<>
count, if they see proper.
[L. S.J Given under my hand and
the impress of the seal of said Court,
the llth day of April, A. D.|-
18cG. By order of the Court.
JOHN R. CAMPBELL,
C. a Ü., A. C.
By Z. W. Matthews, Deputy.
aprl3-fl4-4w.—p'd $5 00 specie.
—r—
J. L. TOMPKINS.
Lat<_of Btowd'b Rcg't |
O. L. MACMURPHY.
< Late of Terry's Re^t
Texas Cavalry, ( \ Texnn Ran peri.
TOMPKINS & MACMURPHY,
COTTON FACTORS
and
Gbneral Commission MitrchanTs,
KUHN'S BUILDING,
(ra'rrjton.
nrrfl—1v*
Citation*
Mary Nolte, ) Brief of Petition and
vs. > Citation for Publica-
Freceric t Nolte. ) tion.
THE STATE OF TEXAS;
To the Sheriff of Austin County, Greeting i
YOU are hereby commanded that you
summon by publication Frederick
Nolte, whose residence is unknown, to be
aud appear before the District Court, to
be hohien in and for the Count of Austin,'
at the Court House thereof in the town of
Bellville, on the ninth Monday alter the
first Monday in April, A. D , 1866. then
und there to answer the petition of Mary
Nolte, filed in said Court against the said
Frederick Nolte, aud alleging in substanco
as follows, to-wit: That plaintiff and
defendant were lawfully married in tbo
mouth of April, A. D., I860, and lived
together as husband and wife until the
month of Augttst, A. D., 1862. That said
Frederick haa left her. for three years and
moro with intention of abandonment.—
That he has failed to provide for her and
her infunt child, the sole issue of plaintiff
and defendant, or to pay any attention to
them for and during Baid time. And that
he has abandoned her and lived in adultery
with another woman. Also, alleging that
they owned and possessed a small amount
of property, horses and cattle, mostly
community. And praying a dissolution of
the bonds of matrimony Heretofore exist-
ing between plaintiff and defendant, and
that tbe said property, and the care and
custody of said child, be decreed to plain-
tiff, and for general relief, &c.
Herein fail not, but li ve you then and
there before ai I 'Oónrí this Writ;' witu
your return thereou ahowicg how yo?
have executed the saine.
[L. S.J Witness, J. R. Montgomery,
Clerk of the District Court of Austin
County Give under mv hand and peal Of
a:iid Court, at o^ice in tho town of Bell1-
villa, tbia tho 9th day of April, A. D., 1860-
Issuiii April 9th JéGS.
J. R. MONTGOMERY,
C. D C., A C
*** w-
t
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This issue can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Newspaper.
Osterhout, J. P. The Texas Countryman. (Bellville, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 16, Ed. 1 Friday, April 27, 1866, newspaper, April 27, 1866; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth180233/m1/2/?q=+date%3A1865-1876: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.