Daily Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 195, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 19, 1874 Page: 2 of 4
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The Daily Express
A. SIOESIXG & 10., Proprietors
Official Journal of the United States
OKKIC1AI. .lOrilVAl. ok 11KXAR COUNTY.
A. SIEMERING & CO.. Publishers.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19, 1874.
M
R. J. A LOCKWOOD is authorized
to receive subscriptions and ad
vertisementw for our papers. We recom-
mend liim to tile public at large.
Republican Convention Olli.
District.
At the request ol leading Repub-
licans in this District, as Chairman
of the Executive Committee of tbe
old 4th Congressional Distrist, 1
hereby call a Republican Conven-
tion of the 6th Congressional Dis-
trict, to meet at San Antonio, Bex-
ar Co., on Wednesday the 9th day
of September next, at 10 o'clock A.
M., for the purpose of nominating
a candidate for Congress, or of tak-
ing such action with reference theie-
to as may be necessary. The basis
of representation will be fixed by
the Convention. All the counties
in the District are requested to send
as many delegates to the Convcn-
as thev deem proper.
, T. C. BAEDEN,
Chairman llep. Ex. Com. old 4th
District.
Call tor a Mass-Meeting of Rc-
pnblicads.
San Antonio, Aug. 17., '74.
The Republicans of Bexar county
are hereby requested to meet on
Saturday the 5th day of September,
1874, at 8 o'clock p. in., in Karber's
Garden for the purpose of selecting
delegates to the Congressional con-
vention, to be held at San Antonio
on the 9th day of September, 1874,
as per call ot the Chairman of the
6th Congressional District.
A SIEMERING,
Chairman Rep. Ex. Com. Bexar Co.
The sale of the State bonds, worth
to the purchaser §.100,000 in gold,
for $42.1,000 in currency, does not
?.t all satisfy the Democracy, much
less the whole people of the State.
Goldsmith Maid, at Rochester,
on the 12th, trotted a mile in i' l4ij,
for 810,000, beating her own previ-
ous fastest time of 2.15A. She is
now the champion trotter of the
world.
United States Bonds have been
within the last few years much
more under the manipulation of
thieves and forgers than either the
government or the holder^ have
imagined. Besides the great forge
ries by which the. European money
markets were flooded, the govern-
ment securities have been, even in
this country, successfully employed
by rogues in "turning a dishonest
penny.'' It is gratifying occasion-
ally to learn that some of them are
made to answer for their crimes.
The Goliad Convention, it is
said, will indorse Gov. Coke's ad-
ministration. We hope it will, and
that it will force its candidate for
Congress to indorse it on the stump.
Then the people ot Western Texas,
without respect to party, will know
what to do. Then the Republican
Convention to meet liete on the 9th
of September, will know what to
do. Stockdale is in favor of in-
dorsing Coke; no other candidate
is, so tar as Ave can learn.
The Galveston Civilian has con-
siderably improved since its new
editorial corps lias taken charge.
It now uses more reclamation points
than any paper in the State, pre-
ceded by such thrilling expressions
as O dear! Dear me ! Oh my! The
San Antonio Kxtkess seems to
have been tlie chief inspiration of
this new life in this old journalistic
Turveydrop. We rejoice in any
evidence, however small, of having
added somewhat to the life of the
time.
Moi lton's statement in the Til-
ton-Beecher case amounts to just
nothing at. lie only verities the
documents alluded to in tbe state-
ment of Tilton. He produces no
new documents, and states no facts.
He refuses to divulge confidences
reposed in him unless compelled to
by a court of law. Tbe press and
people of New York, and of tbe
country generally, are much disap-
pointed, of course.
Beeclier's statement, in which
be ceases to stand on the defeusive,
but makes war on his traducers,
seeuis to satisfy the press of New
York, and to lift agreatclould from
the head ol the great preacher.
Things look brighter for him now.
The Mexican Citizens ot West-
ern Texas are being outraged, rob-
bed and murdered l'y the men of
Capt. Wallace's company of State
Police, under the orders of the chief
of the State Police, Gov. Coke. \Ye
published a detailed account, of
these outrages on our Mexican fel-
low-citizens iu yesterday's Express,
taken from the Brownsville Itanchc-
ro. Moreover, this State Police com-
pany have been ordered by their
chief, Gov. Coke, to invade the Re-
public of Mexico, now oil the most
friendly terms with the United
States. The Federal Government
has already been compelled to in-
terfere to prevent its involvement
in a foreign war by the acts of a
Governor who assumes the authori-
ty of the President. •
And, if the outrages on our Mexi
can fellow-citizens continue, the
Federal Government will be called
on to protect Western Texas from
anarchy and civil war. Capt. Wal-
lace's company ought to be ordered
out of Western Texas ai once, and
if this is not done, they ought to be
driven out by the outraged citizens.
Capt. Wallace has authority to as-
sist the officers of the law in the
discharge of their duty, when neces-
sary. When he goes beyond that,
he makes himself an outlaw, and
should be so treated. It the citizens
are not protected, they have a right
to protect themselves.
Gov. Coke has already so violated
the law in this matter, and so in-
terfered with the peaceful relations
existing between the United States
and Mexico, that he richly deserves
impeachment and removal from of-
fice. The Federal Government, and
the Mexican Government, both
have cause to demand it. Neither
this State nor the United States
can much louger endure the misrule
and damage ot bis administration.
Is the sudden rising up of the peo
pie in favor of a constitutional con
vention inspired by the hope of get-
ting rid of Coke and his adminis-
tration ? We believe that, to a
great extent, this is the true reason
ot the movement.
Payment for Slaves.
The discussion over the question
of the payment to tbe owners of
slaves in the Southern States pre-
vious to the rebellion their va-
lue is being revived with great ear-
nestness in various localities in the
South. It is claimed that there
were in tbe South before the war
about 4,000,000 of negroes. The
census of 1870 gives the number ot
negroes in the United States at 4,-
886,387. Calculating the slaves at
an average of $600 apiece, we have
the sum of $2,400,000,000. Put it
down at $300 as an average, and
then we would have $1,200,000.
Georgia gave in 1SG0 the value of
her negro property at $302,694,85.1,
or about an average of $700.
It is urged that these slaves were
the property ot individual citizens,
legally obtained, and which they
were entitled to under the Consti
tution of the United States; that
they were arbitrarily freed and their
value destroyed, and that this oc-
curred in many cases without the
fault of their owners, but as one of
the incidents of the war. A cor-
respondent, in discussing the sub-
ject. suggests that they do not ex-
pect to get the money-value of the
negroes directly out of the Treasu-
ry of the United States with the
national debt upon the country,
but that other means should be de-
vised which would be more equita-
ble and then further urges the South
in Congress, as one man, to vote
against any more donations of pub
lie land, and to insist that this do-
main must be held for more sacred
purposes—tne paying of the South
for her negioes. It is very discreet-
ly suggested that it may not b6a]>.~opos
just now, but that it is well to have
such thoughts in one's mind for fu-
ture use.
An appeal is then made for all
owners of slaves to record them, as
their children will not doubt at
some future day be paid for what
their fathers lost. There is no ques-
tion that the idea of the payment
for the loss of slaves is a very pop-
ular ami potent elemeut in Sou-
thern |>olitic9, and, surrounded as
it is with some technical ground of
legality, it will be urged with addi
tional ernestness and persistence.
That it should be commended by
some leading journals, and strong-
ly indorsed by a large number of in-
fluential Southern politicians, is a
fair indication that, however long
delayed, t he issue at some time will
become a potent one in tbe election
of members of Congress in the
South.— Washington Chronicle.
Telegraphic.
SIajoic Joxks' Fight with Indians.
AUSTIN, Aug, 15.—Intelligence has been
received from Blanco, by A. \V. Mojirsmid,
of the tight, between Maj. Jones' command
and the Indians, in which 150 horses were
captured by Maj. Jones.
Bond Monky Reckivkd
The money accruing from the la(e sale
of State bouds iu New York has been i
received.
Unanimous Voice for Stockdale.
Victoria, Aug. 15.—There was a large
assemblage convened hero to-day of Dem-
ocrats from all parts of the county. A
vote being taken, the unanimous choice of
tne meeting was for Gov. F. S. Stockdale
a9 Congressman from this district.
Opinions of thk Nkw York Pkess on
Bkkcher's Statement.
New York, Aug. 15—To-day's Tribune
says Beeclier's cross-examination shows
him as surrounded by persons uuworthy
of trust, whom he implicitly trusted. En-
tangled in a net whose meshes he shrank
At thirfy-flve the Average
American discovers that lie has an "In-
fernal Stomach," and goes into the hands
of the doctors tor the remnant of his life.
Prevention is better than cure, but Dr.
WALKERS' VINEGAR BITTERS will
botli cure and prevent dyspepsia, diseases
of the skin, liver, kidneys, and bladder,
and all disorders arising from an "infernal
'toiuacb."
NEW AD VE RT1SEMENTS.
CARD.
Texas Graii Prize Concert,
Postponed to October 22, 187 i.
The Hon. J as. T. D, Wilson, Mayor of
Houston, and the City Council endorses
the enterpr.se as follows ;
Houston, Texas, April ii9,1874
We the undersigned, regard i the Heal
Estate Distribution, which J. E. Foster
proposes to make on the 2nd of October
next, in this city, as calculated to promote
improvements, and placing within the
reach of many, who otherwise would be
uuable, a chance to secure a home for
them and their families, and having from
our long acquaintance with him, every
confidence in his integrity, we feel justified
in saying, that he will carry out his Dis-
tribution honestly and fairly, according to
his advertised plan.'
Signed by the Mayor, the Hon. Jas. T.
D.Wilson, and City Council.
Capital Prize, $5,000Gold ; ten Residen-
ces in Houston ; Population 20,000 and the
Railroad centre of the State ; 150 tracts ot
from breaking, because of the scandal, he i?n,^ i" different portions of the State.
A' nln A ntllrlAli U! 1 AR 111111 I . -I flflfft rtfllf JlVQ
gave a saddening exhibition of weakness
where an admiring public most looked for
strength. The blackmail feature will
scarcely help Beecher, but falls like light-
ning upon his assailants. It, shows Til-
ton's attitude iu the business as touching
the depths of infamy. To Moultou it is
destruction. Carpenter only escapes 011
the grouud that he knew no better. Un-
less they can promptly break the force of
this revelation, or disprove Beeclier's ex-
plicit statement, and in the cross-exami-
nation his detailed averment, the whole
pack of his pursuers are placed by it
beside Woodhull, and need occupy the
thoughts of decent men or women 110 more
for ever.
The Times says, whatever Mr. Beeclier's
statement may do for his own character, It
certainly places the character of some of
his quondam friends and confidents in the
most unenviable light. Beeclier's cross
examination goes to show that Tilton is
not, only a bad witness becau&e he vapors,
and threatens, aud insinuates, and drags
in irrelevant matter, but because he lies
under tbe taint of pecuniary interest ;
nor is the attitude of Moultou any more
creditable. Tbe worst feature of the case
is that the discomfiture of these gentle-
men may induce them to afflict the public
with more of this interminable tangle.
The World says Beecher has spoken like
a man to men, aud he deserves, as we have
not the least doubt he will receive, a man-
ly judgment at the hands of his country-
men. As for the vermiu who have preyed
upon him, it is unnecessary to dwell 011
their monstrous crime against society, as
Tt is difficult to see how that crime cau be
adequately punished.
Tbe Herald says Beecher has presented
his case at its best and wo can't doubt
but, his statement- relieved the minds of a
vast majority of those who read almost as
if tho whole burden of reproaoh were
lifted away. It has cleared the air won-
derfully ; and if some mists remain this
much is true, with Mr. Beeclier's absolute
denial of the charges made we are under
obligation to weigh the statement and
counter statements by the relative credi-
bility of tbe persons from whom tlii-y come
unless intrinsically there aro contradic-
tions and inconsistencies which invalidate
either statement, or unless the statements
are invalidated by incompatibility of
their general declarations with facts they
admit.
The Sun says as,to the charges of Tilton
and Monlton, and Carpenter, and any
alleged admissions to them, any man who
would hung a dog <111 the word or oath of
any three nieu who liad so much as a
smell of blackmail on their garments, has
no manhood in him. The community can-
not permit, a man to bo destroyed by tes-
timony of a character of this kind against
Mr. Beecher.
Tho journals generally accept Beeclier's
statement as vindicating him from crimi-
nality, but tlicy regret his weakness.
I-IST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Postoffice at San An-
tonio, August 18, 1874, received prior to
August 11, 1374:
E'ubliftihed l>y Oflicinl Authority,
Alexander, Miss Em-Magro, Al
ma Mnfios, Fran'co
liiirkhardt, August Marber, Nicolas
Berual, Refugia orMcMahon, R C'
Carlotta McKenzio, W 8
Blake, K II Neal, E R
Barrera, E Nance, Lizzie
Chipnian, II X Ochoa, Francisco
Cogle, Geo Palmer, Mary A
Dealing, Heinrich Paiz, Romaua
Dietzel, Louis Rschenton. August
Duran, Natividad Sweeney, Charles
Farif.s, Petra Saens, Domingo
(Jrobe, Miss Mina (2)Saens, Espiridion
Grobe, Wilhelmina Salaices, Jose M
llubbeil, Capt. ChasSmith, \V J
M Tucker, Dread
Hearth, Dr J D Thompson, Dr T O
Herron. T D VanSprogue, L
Jones, T M Wieczorek. Fran/,
Lane, R Wiermanu, Mrs Jose-
l.osoya, Miss Ursula tina
Menge, Herrn Williams, Mary Ann
Persons calling tor any ot the above let-
ters will please ask for advertised letters.
Office Horns— From 8 a. m. until 5 p.
tn. Sundays, from 0 a. m. until 10 a. 111.
aud from 4 p.m. until 5 r. m.
S. P. GAMBIA, P. M.
Value of prizes, $146,000; 73,000 tickets,
at $2 each. The management are so well
convinced of the success of the Enterprise
that they feel justified iu promising to
refund every cent of money, if the draw
ing does not take place 011 23d of October
Every prize paid in full, whether all the
tickets are sold or not, Send for circular.
Agents wanted.
T. W. HOUSE, Treasurer. Address
J. E. FOSTER, Manager, Houston, Texas.
15 8-74 d<tw2ni
Fishing Tackle
THE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
EVER BROUGHT TO SAN ANTONIO.
Cotton. Linen and Silk Lines,
Common and braided iu all colors.
Ash Roils anil Coininon Koils,
Three aud Four Joints.
BAMBOOS, LIMERICK AND
KIRBY HOOKS,
FLIES AND FLY HOOKS,
SPOONHOOKS,
SPINNERS,
OALADONIAN AND
PllOTEAN MINNOWS
BOUND AND UNBOUND
FLOATS,
LOOPED ,fc SWIVEL S1NKEKS,
BALANCES,
FISH1NGBOOKS
BIMSSTIPS,
WALKING CANE SEATS
FISHINGBASKETS
Pentenrieder & Co.
Boarders Wanted!
I respectfully announce to the Public,
that I will open a Boarding and
Lolging house on Monday, August 3rd,
18*4, where I will make every effort to
dish up tiue substantial meals, and have
good beds and rooms aud all other accom-
modations that anybody would wast..
Come aud see me!
PH1LIPP MONIEA,
4 8-dlin Acequia Street.
AOENTS WANTED for thf
great $2 Books-PHYSICAL LIFE
OF WOMAN, PHYSICAL LIFE OF
MAN. — By Dr. G- H. Napheys. 185,000 co-
pies so d. The demand still growing. Send
for Sample copies. Outfits Free.J Express
fhargts prepaid on Kood orders.
rr Also for ttitOlWDSWELL, or History
of the Farmers' movement, By Hon. j.
Periam, Agricultural Editor of the West-
ern Rural. Send for terms to N. d.
THOMPSON &. CO., 303 St. Charles street.
St. Louis, Mo. 16-7-74 d3ni
Absolute divorces obtained
FROM COURTS, of different States,
for desertion, &c. No publicity required.
No charge until divorce granted. Address,
M. HOUSE, Attorney,.
12-6 74-dly 194 Broadway, N. Y.
Hugo & Schmcltzer,
Staackc's Building, Commerce St.
I
Keep always on hand a large and
complete stock of
Flour of various Brands,
Rio and Java Coffee,
Crushed and La. Sugars,
Coarse and fine Salt,
Rice, Beans, Potatoes, etc*
Genuine & pure Cider Vinegar.
Candles, Astral oil, & Gasoline Fluid,
Choice Brands of Whiskies,
Brandies, Wines and
Stomach Bitters, etc.
ANHEUSER AND UHRIG'S ST. LOUIS
BEER,
Best genuine porter and Ale, etc. etc.
All grades of
CHEWING AND SMOKING TOBACCOS,
Segars of all brauds aud qualities,
together with a full stock
of all other articles
iu their line.
Owing to the present hard times we
will sell at lowest figures. Large induce-
ments to cash-buyers and a liberal dis-
count on gold-payments.
Special Notice to Sheep Raisers!
We have 011 hand a large lot, of LEAF
TOBACCO, which, according to a late
decision of the Revenue Department can
be sold to sheep raisers for dipping pur-
poses without paying special license on
the sauie.
Music!
Music!
SHOULD the Public desire to give their
children a thorough musical educa-
tion on the Violin, I shall be glad to
remain in San Antonio and will use my
best efforts to make good mtisicians out of
all entrusted to my care.
I will visit, scholars twice a week for a
compensation of $0.00 per month,
12-8-d<twlw ISIDOR BACHMAN.
1%'otice ti> Shipper*.
THE undersigned beg leave to inform
merchants aud the public generally
that they have erected large und suitable
buildings
— Al Luling —
the present Terminus of the G. 11. A S. A.
R. R. for receiving and forwarding Mer-
chandise as well as tbe products of the
country. By strict and prompt attention
to all business entrusted to them, they
hope to receivo a liberal share of patron-
age. Satisfaction guaranteed.
J. JOSEY & CO.
26-7-74-diw3m
DISSOLLTltlX OF PARTNERSHIP.
rpHE partnership heretofore existing
JL under the firm name of Mandhi.bai m
& Rilling, doing bnssiuess at SanAntonio.
Texas, has this day been dissolved by
mutual agreement. H. Rilling will carry
011 said bussiness aud will collect all out-
standing debts and settle all liabilities of
the firu;. L. MANDELBAUM.
H. RILLING.
San Antonio, July i'Oth, 1874.
2S-7 71 11 lm
Kakiikk's Garden is now open to the
public at all times of tbe day, and will be
illuminated ever)* evening. Ladies and
gentlemen will find all kinds of accommo-
dation* and good, cool beverages of every
description. 23 dtf
FrankScholz. Fraxk Jkxull.
Sclmlz <Sb J eimll,
Alamo Plaza, near Turner Hall,
Baggies, Ambulances,
ESearses, Horses aud Car-
riages of every description
TO El IKE!
The above named respectfully invite the
attention of tbe public to their new and
tiue stock of horses aud carriages, and
offer every inducement to travelers and
strangers, to have good riding aud sport
generally.
|y Charges as low as anywhere" in the
city. 16-7-74 d3m
LOWE STAR
YINEBAB FACTORY
WAGNER & RUMMEL,
PRGPIilETORS.
Price of Vinegar-
@ gallon
« n
Wholesale 2."
Retail 40
WARRANTED STRICTLY PURE.
Certificate.
I have tested your vinegar and find that
it is free of all poisons aud recommend it
as the most wholesome vinegar.
GEO. H KALTEYER,
Chemist.
PASTURAGE
FOit HORSES
On Bare's old place, Leone Creek
Nine miles south of San Antonio.)
GOOD GRASS AND WATER.
Only 50 cents a week.
Two Dollars a month.
If ten head are placed in the pasture only
one dollUr a month per head.
7-5-dtf. p. BRAUBACH
1873 CROP.
El Paso Onion Seed,
Millet Seed, Paris Green, powdered
and dry
Just received by
li. iiuth & soar,
Market Street'
City Lots For Sale.
rilllE Tamer's Lot, situated in Ward
JL No. 4, opposite Mr. WuIll's property,
comprising four city lots, fronting 011
t!'"je streets, with good feuce and a stone
building, is for sale. Apply to
A. SIEMERING,
President S. A. Tinner's Assoc.
1 5-74 dtf
H. MacCormaok W. If. Hustos.
maccorjmck & hcst0n,
LAWYERS.
Room No. 1, over Gamble's Book-Store.
Special attention given to examination
of titles.
Notary Public nt offiir.
22-5-74 dAwtf
STRAUB MILL WORKS
Portable Mill*. Kt iff srind!*
linder-runner*. wk head up-
per-runners. tor Farm or
ImkMt Work. Nupr-
rlor 91IU Sloan or all
Klsn.1irnulnf Dntrh An-
ker Bolttaf Cloth. Horn-
Power*. I'orn-Shfllers and
Clennerj. (ioarinc. Shitting.
I Pullien, Hnncors.etc..all kind*
I of Mill Machinery tod Millera'
l>npplie». Send for Pamphlet.
Wtrmnb Mill (wpan.
Box MM, CladnuU. 6.
ELMENDORF* CO
San Antonio,
4-6-74 w6m AGENTS.
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