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ESTABLISHED—1842.
GALVESTON, TUESDAY, APEIL 3, 1877.—PEICE-5 CENTS.
VOL. XXXVI.—NO. 9.
•Gxiibcston lltlus.
A. H. BELO & CO., Proprietors.
The Remedy for a Chronic Evil.
The failure to collect taxes has
brought the financial condition of the
city to a point at which the remedy
must be short, sharp and decisive, even
to keep the municipal machinery in
motion, to say nothing about redeem
ing the liabilities and re establishing
the credit of the city. It is certain
that if the collection of back taxes
were made the municipal treasury
would be sufficiently replenished to
meet all pressing obligations without
recourcc to an additional tax. It
is also certain that, without some re
form in thejnanner of collecting taxes,
whatever funds might find their way
into the treasury under an increase of
the tax rate would come from the pock-
ets of the same persons on whom the
brunt of taxation has heretofore fallen
with invidious and oppressive partial-
ity. But the proposition for an addi-
tional tax having failed in last night's
session of the Council, it imperatively
devolves upon the city administration
to proceed immediately to realize as
much as possible out of the existing
mass of tax arrears. This is the only
resource, and it is believed that by a
determined and exhaustive effort it
may be made to satisfy the exigency.
The public will be impatient to see evi
dences of efficient action ia tliis direc-
tion.
Under article xvii of the charter pro-
vision is made for the introduction of
an element into the management of
municipal affairs that had been pre-
viously ignored. This instrument clear-
ly intends that the vigilance of private
citizenship shall be a permanent in-
fluence in the government of the city.
It is within the power of any citizen in
the city to prefer charges against any
Alderman or against the Mayor, upon
which he or they may be impeached
and removed for "malfeasance, non-
feasance or misfeasance in office, or for
a wilful violation of any of the ordi-
nances of the city; for habitual drunk-
enness, incompetency, or for such other
cause as may be prescribed by the ordi-
nances." Section 55 of the article re-
ferred to says:
The City Council shall have power to re-
move any other officer for incompetency, cor-
ruption, malconduct or malfeasance in office,
after due notice and an opportunity to be
heard in his defense: and, in addition to the
foregoing power of removal, the City Council
shall have power, at any time, to remove any
officer of the corporation elected by them, by
resolution declaratory of its want of confi-
dence in said officer; provided, that two-thirds
of the aldermen elect shall vote in favor of
said resolution.
Here is a method by which citiffens
may proceed to call to account., at any
time, their representatives in the Coun-
cil, or the responsible head of the city
administration. It is equally in the
power of the Council to get rid of an
inefficient official by vote of want of
confidence. This is no time to defer
action for fear of hurting the feelings
of an official. The question is, has he
been faithful and efficient? If the
answer be in the negative, then the
sooner the remedy i^applied the nearer
will be the time when such measures will
be unnecessary. Mayor Stone, in his
inaugural message, promised just such
prompt action as the News advises,in the
event of any inefficiency or unfaithful
nesson the part of any of his nominees
he also assumed responsibility, in a great
measure, for all their official acts. The
organization of a citizen's committee,
for the purpose of practically vitalizing
the principle here adverted to, would
be consistent and fitting, and might be
productive of excellent results. After
all other conditions are satisfied, the
people can only be assured of good
government at the price of eternal vig-
ilance.
The extraordinary trial of- Col. ffm,
F. McCarthy, in New York, for the
mysterious robbery of diamonds some
weeks since, resulted, on the 28th ult.,
in his acquittal. The jury were out
five hours, and ended their labors with
'' three cheers." The case occupied ten
days in trial before Judge Gildersleeve,
and there was wide interest manifested
in view of the remarkable career of
McCarthy in both hemispheres.
The next annual meeting of the Na-
tional Educational Association, 1877,
and its associated departments, will be
held at Louisville, Kentucky, on Tues-
day, August 14, and the two following
days. A hearty invitation has been
received, and a cordial welcome may
be anticipated. The programme of
exercises will be announced in May,
and the hotel and railroad arrangements
at as early a date as possible.
Hot Springs—Work Before llic Fed-
eral Commission.
Washington, April 2.—The commis-
sion to take charge of Hot SDiings re-
servation meet at Hot Springs within
thirty days. They lay out the reserva-
tion into lots, squares and streets, adju-
dicate claims by reason of improve-
ments, and determine the right of each
occupant to purchase and fix price.
Hot Spring mountain is to be reserved
by the government and placed in charge
of a superintendent appointed by the
Secretary of the Interior. The super-
intendent will levy a tax on water suffi-
cient to pay the expenses of protecting
property.
An Important mercantile Decision.
Toronto, April 2.—The Court of Ap-
peals in the case of McLean against
Dun, Wyman <fc Co., decided that the
mercantile agency could not be held
liable for losses sustained through their
report. The case has been before the
courts nearly two years, and the amount
involved is $2500, but the principle at
stake makes it a test case. The above
decision settles the case in favor of the
agency, confirming a verdict rendered
in Cincinnati, O , in a similar case a
few weeks ago.
News from Japan in a Day.
New York, April 2.—A Herald
Washington special says that on Satur-
day afternoon the Japanese minister re-
ceived a telegram dated at the capitol
of Japan Saturday morning and trans-
mitted by way of China, St. Peters
burg and London, announcing that the
insurrection in Kuisin has been sudden-
ly suppressed by the Imperial forces.
'tribe of English shipbuilder*.
Lokixin. April 2 —The shipbuildeis
in '.lie hoj. fciiip worki) at Stockton oc-
X lu struck, because the demand lor
allowance of ten per ccat in wa^os has
been refused.
HAYES SLOW BUT SUBE
Withdrawal of the Troops from
the Carolina State-House
Determined On.
Chamberlain Protests, and
knowledges that it Makes
Hampton Governor.
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The Order to take Effect After the
Betnrn of the Claimants to
Colnmbia.
Little Progress on Louisiana—The
M Commission Conferring: with
the President.
Tilden to Prosecute His Claim—
The Initiative Deferred for the
Sake ot Louisiana and Carolina,
New Yoek, April 2.—The Express
says that while Judge Carter, of the Dis-
trict of Columbia, has said no proceed
ing has been instituted in his court to
test the title of Mr. nayes to the Presi
dency, upon the authority of a gentle
man who has seen the papers, it may be
stated that they are all prepared and in
possession of Hon. R. T. Merrick, a
lawyer in Washington, who represented
Mr. Tilden before the Electoral com
mission. It is said the suit will be com
menced as soon at the troops are with
drawn from South Carolina. It
claimed that though the Electoral com
mission had not power under the elec
toral law to ascertain facts not present
ed in the lawful certificate of election
of electors, the court would have power
to sift the question by full inquiry into
the law and facts.
New Obleans, April 2.—The Times
of to-morrow will contain a statement
from high Republican sources that it
has been recently discovered that the
eight electoral votes of Louisiana prop-
erly belong to Gov. Tilden, and that
the testimony will be furnished him in
the prosecution of his suit under a writ
of quo warranto.
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Cabinet meeting—^Withdrawal of
Troops from the Carolina State-
house Resolved On—Views of
Hampton and Chamberlain.
Washington, April 2.—At a cabinet
meeting this morning the Becretary of
War was directed to prepare an order
transferring the troops from the State-
house in Columbia, S. C., to their camp
A formal order to Gen. Ruger to re
move his troops from the State house
at Columbia to their camp is according-
being prepared by the Secretary of
ar, but is not to be sent to Ruger or
be made public till to morrow.
Gen. Sherman was closeted with Sec-
retary McCrary for sometime before
preparation of the order was com-
menced, which will be in the nature of
a dispatch to Gen. Ruger, and not a
general order through the usual mili-
tary channels. It is generally believed
that the order will not be sent until
submitted to the cabinet to-morrow
afternoon.
Gov. Chamberlain, up to 4 o'clock,
did not believe the conclusion to re-
move the troops from the State-house
had been reached. Yfhen he had offl
cial confirmation of the facts, he said:
"It ends the struggle and makes Gen.
Hampton practically Governor." Cham-
berlain dines with the President to-
night and leaves for Columbia on
Wednesday morning.
When Gov. Hampton was informed
this afternoon in advance of official
notification that an order would be
issued for the removal of troops from
the State-house, he expressed himself
much gratified, but said it was no more
than he expected from the principles of
the inaugural address.
He was somewhat interested to know
whether the order would take immedi-
ate effect. He wished to be present in
Columbia when it wag executed. How-
ever, as a precautionary measure, he
would at once telegraph to friends in
Columbia his earnest wish that there
should be no untoward demonstration,
such as might disturb the public peace,
and he was satisfied his advice would
be respected. On the withdrawal of
the troops from the State-house he
would direct that a -guard of two un-
armed men be sent there to guard
it from improper intrusion, and
he thought such force would
be sufficient for the purpose.
He felt satisfied there would . be no
disturbances whatever, and that the
people throughout the State would take
courage to repair their shattered indus-
tries. He called this afternoon to take
leave of the President and thank him
for the withdrawal of the troops, re-
peating the assurance given in his re-
cent letter that all should share alike in
the protection of the law, and not
doubting his ability to preserve the
peace.
He does not apprehend that Governor
Chamberlain will take any action with
regard to the custody of the State-
house. Governor Hampton leaves to-
night for Columbia. It seems to be un-
derstood that in accordance with Gov-
ernor Hampton's wishes, the order will
not reach Ruger until Wednesday.
Political Situation—Louisiana and
South Carolina Still the Chief
Topics, and Withdrawal of Troops
The Thing Prabable.
Washington, April 2.—In reference
to withdrawal of troops from South
Carolina it can be authoritatively stated
that President Hayes is decidedly op-
posed to leaving garrisons of Federal
troops in the State-house of any State.
He holds the theory that the troops
may be stationed in the vicinity of
any place, * where a difficulty
is likely to occur and in case of vio-
lence or riot they may be called upon
to preserve the peace. The former he
regards as purely political and without
warrant of constitutional provision,
while the latter is a legitimate govern-
mental act and can be as appropriately
exercised in South Carolina as it is in
the various other States where garrisons
are now stationed.
Governor Eampton, Senator Gordon,
and Governor Butler, dined with Gen.
B. H. Robertson at Welcker's, Sunday.
Gov. Hamptou postponed his departure
until Tuesday morning, unless he re-
ceives an answer to his letter of Satur-
day, within a few hours. The letter
was written Friday night, and handed
to the President Saturday morning.
Gov. Chamber;a;n also leaves Tues-
day morning. It may be accepted that
as soon as the rival Governors have ar-
rived at Columbia and have had ample
time to resume jthe position held by
them when thay left Columbia to visit
the President, the troops will be or-
dered from „he State-house, but not
from the towti. Legal proceedings will
follow. The withdrawal, it is believed,
will result in the almost immediate
establishment of the Hampton govern-
ment. Chamberlain and his friends do
not expect any other solution.
The Louisiana commission will not
leave until Tuesday morning. A gen-
tleman, who spent two hours with
Mecsrs. Harlan and Lawrence yester-
diy afternoon, says they, have not yet
leteived uiiy letter of iustiuctions, end
have agreed upon no plan of proceed-
ure. Messrs. Harlan and Lawrence are
not hopeful vi securing a compromise.
They find both sides determined to hold
their
on eil
macy ia likely to be baffled". Attorney
General Devens was with Messrs. Har
land and Lawrence at Wormly's Hotel.
Gov. Hampton said last night that he
considered it pretty well settled that
the troops will be removed from the
State-house, in which event he thought
there would be no difficulty in peaoea
bly securing the State government with-
out a resort to legal proceedings.
Stanley Matthews called upon the
President at 7 o'clock yesterday mom
ing.
The President then went to church
and heard the Rev.' Dr. Martin, Presi-
dent of the Indiana Ashbury Univer-
sity, and had his Sunday afternoon ride
with Zach. Chandler and Secretary
Sherman.
Gov. Hampton, Stanley Matthews
and Judge Carter had a consultation
during the day.
The coalition by which Foster, Gar
field or Banks will become Speaker is
said to be gaining headway. The Re-
publican represents Gov. Hampton as
not stubborn on this subject,
There is nothing this morning to
change the programme foreshadowed
over South Carolina. Very soon after
Hampton and Chamberlain return, the
troops will be withdrawn" from the
State-house, and the Chamberlain gov-
ernment will be allowed to fall to
pieces,
There is nothing new in the Louisi-
ana situation beyond the fact that a re-
canvass of the direct vote for Governor
will not be among the duties of the
commission, as the reopening of that
question might taint the general tenure.
There are three plans.
First, to compromise Packard into
abdication; second, to convene a Legis-
lature which will count him out; and
third, to withdraw support and let him
" peter out." If the last remedy be-
comes necessary a change in the cus-
tom-house will precede pacification, as
it is known that Packard relies on that
institution, as at present organized, for
the sinews of war.
It is stated at the Executive mansion
■that no formal or written instructions
will be given the Louisiana commission,
but they have in conversation with the
President been placed in full possession
of his views and wiskes, and will keep
themselves in very constant communi-
cation with him by telegraph on their
arrival at New Orleans, an instrument
having been placed in a private room of
the Executive mansion. The general
nature of the instructions is that they
suggest and report, but not act.
The New \ ork Timet has a dispatch
which says the Louissiana Commission,
now here, in their interviews with the
President, preferred that a definite plan
of action be laid down in detail, and,
in accordance with their expressed de-
sire, it was determined in cabinet meet-
ing to prepare such a plan. Mr. Evarts
was instructed to draw up the instruc-
tions and they will be submitted to the
President to-day, Monday.
It is understood these instructions
will direct the commission to use every
endeavor to bring Packard and Nich-
olls to an agreement, by which the Le-
gislature may be reconvened on the ba-
sis of the certificates returned by the
returning board, but only those whose
seats are not contested shall be recog-
nized as having the right to take part
in the reorganization.
The Legislature thus organized to
immediately after the organization pro-
ceed to pass upon contested seats under
the laws of Louisiana, and when all
the contested seats shall be decided, the
Legislature shall proceed to canvass
the vote for Governor, and declare the
result. The Governor declared to have
been elected by the Legislature thus or-
ganized, will be recognized by the Pre-
sident as the executive of Louisiana.
Should the two claimants decline to
decide, the commission will be author-
ized to bring about an adjustment that
both parties can be induced to agree on,
and in case of failure to reach any
amicable adjustment, the attitude of
claimants, and character and basis of
their respective claims, the popular
feeling toward each, the ability they
have, respectively, to maintain them-
selves, unaided by Federal authority,
and such other facts as may come under
their observation, will be the subject of
the report of the commission to the
President.
The situation is curious, and to us in
Washington, whose cotton and sugar
crops and hourly comfort are not in-
volved, Louisiana is a theme of sleeve
laughter. It is absolutely certain that
by and by Packard must quit (and
meantime there will be an effort to
make the dispatches interesting.)
The News In South Carolina—The
People Transported.
Charleston, April 2.—The news of
the determination of the cabinet to
withdraw the troops from the State-
house at Columbia caused unbounded
; oy here. Telegrams from various
points in the interior say the news is
received with impromptu meetings,
salutes of cannon and other demonstra-
tions of popular rejoicing.
The order to withdraw the troops
from the |State-house to the barracks," a
mile distant from it, at Columbia, will
not be executed till toward the close of
the week. Chamberlain will reach Co-
lumbia on Friday. Gen. Hampton has
the same information. Chamberlain
says the militia at Columbia is not suffi-
cient. He therefore does not appre-
hend any conflict. The weaker, he says,
must give way to the stronger.
Chamberlain, in his communication
to the President, protesting against the
withdrawal of troops from the State-
house at Columbia, details the circum-
stances under which they were placed
there by President Grant,. to prevent
breaches of the peace during elections,
and then he responds to a request of
Mr. Evarts, showing alleged disastrous
consequences which wili follow. The
troops at the State-house are few in
number and do not interfere with
Hampton's actions, and to withdraw
them will effect in a measure a legal
government.
Public Debt Statement.
Washington, April 2.—The debt de-
crease for March is $14,107,010 41, of
which $9,553,800 consists of canceled
Geneva award bonds.
The debt statement shows coin in the
treasury, $8(5,750,000; currency, $8,-
125,000. _
Chicago Under Water.
Chicago, April 2.—The storm of the
last few days had the effect of flooding
the south western part, of the city to an
extent equal t-o about seven miles
square. People are obliged to make
way in boats. Damage very great.
AFFAIRS ON THE BIO GRANDE.
Cortlaa's Case Desperate — Disclo-
sure of Bora or the Villain Be-
vueltas's Doings—How He Helped
to Easaan Qulroga.
British Bevenue Booming.
London, April 2.—The revenue re-
turns for the financial year which end-
ed Saturday, show that the total reve-
nue was £?8,5G5,036, which is £13,036
in excess of the budget estimate, and
£31,433,343 in excess of the revenue of
the previous year.
The Bast Indian Famine.
^ London, April 2.—A dispatch from
Calcutta says the latest advices, repre-
senting famine in Madras, report an
increase of seven thousand employes
on government relief works, and 23,000
as the number of those charitably re
lieved
Indianapolis, April 2.—Base ball:
St. Louis Brown Stockings, 3; Indian-
apolis, -5.
[Special Telegram to the News.]
Brownsville, April 2, 1877.
A rumor prevailed for several days
that Gen. Cortina's application to the
Governor of Tamaulipas for a pardon
had not been granted; that the gover-
nor had refused to allow him to leave
the State, and had directed the authori-
ties to execute him This caused ex-
citement among his friends. Gen. Ca-
nales disputes the rumor. He said the
proceedings in Cortina's case had not
reached the Governor and had not been
acted upon by hiwu
Mexican officials are of opinion that
Cortina will not be pardoned; some of
them consider his execution as a fore
gone conclusion. They charge him
with various offenses and disobedience
of the orders of Gen. Diaz. He is al-
leged to have explained that. They
claim that there is no excuse for diso-
beying the order of Gen. Canales to re-
main in statu quo until his arrival; that
instead of doing so Cortina had his
troops mustered out of service before
Canales arrived.
The villain Revueltas figured in the
case of Gen. Quiroga. He managed to
get him into a correspondence concern-
ing lglesias, informed Gen. Trevino,
and instructed him when and where to
intercept suspicious letters. His in
trigues and heartless treachery caused
Gen. Quiroga to be shot. He had much
to do with getting Cortina into trouble.
In spite of the tyranny and perfidy
of Revueltas, his acts of outrage and
oppression, particularly towards Ameri-
cans, he was the bosom friend of cer-
tain United States officials, who fur-
nished him supplies and promised him
physical aid; and it is said they had no
authority to do so from any department
of our government.
The early corn crop is reported over
shoulder high.
The telegraph line on the Mexican
side was repaired a few days ago as far
as Reynosa. The wire has arrived to
extend repairs to Camargo. There will
be direct communication between Mata-
moros and the City of .Mexico. Ru-
mors of a pronunciamiento at Tampico
not verified.
The News ftom Sonora.
San Francisco, April 2.—A Tucson
dispatch states that Gen. Mariscal was
nominated for Governor of Sonora by
the Ures convention, without opposi-
tion.
News from the interior of Mexico is
unfavorable to Diaz. The Masaline
customs officials have all been removed,
and similar action is expected at Guaya-
mas.
Notice has been given that the next
Mexican Congress will be asked to
rant a new railway franchise through
ionora to Arizona; it is understood to
be in the interest of the Mexicans and
New Yorkers.
GROESBEECK.
Notable Criminal Convictions.
[Special Telegram to the News ] •
Groesbeeck, April 2, 1877.
The District Court closed on Satur-
day last, after a session of four weeks.
Ten criminals were tried. There were
six convictions and four acquittals. The
following are the most important: Mar-
tinez and Zerraro, charged with murder
of Glenlock; found guilty and punish-
ment assessed at death. Hog Willis,
colored, charged with the murder of
D. C. Applewhite; found guilty and
punishment assessed at confinement in
the penitentiary for life.
Zerraro got a new trial, and Hog
Willis took an appeal to the Supreme
Court.
Sheriff Love is after Mitch. Comon
and his notorious gang, but nothing
definite has been heard.
Grasshoppers are reported in great
numbers at Kosse, destroying every-
thing, but have not as yet reached us.
The "prospect for crops—minus the
grasshoppers—was never more flatter-
ing.
THE INTERNATIONAL ROAD.
Annual meeting of Stockholders
and Election of Directors.
[Special Telegram to the Nsws.]
Palestine, April 2, 1877.
At the annual meeting of- stockhold-
ers of the International and Great
Northern Railroad Company, at Pales-
tine, the following directors were
elected for the ensuing year: Samuel
Sloan, Moses Taylor, John S. Barnes,
T. W. Pearsall and Jacob 8. Wetmore,
of New Fork; and R. 8. Hayes, H. M.
Hoxie, James A. Baker, D. 8. H. Smith
and Ira H. Evans, of Texas.
At a directory meeting the following
officers were elected: Samuel Sloan,
President; R. S. Hayes, Vice Presi-
dent; D. S. H. Smith, Treasurer; Jacob
S. Wetmore, Assistant Treasurer, and
Ira H. Evans, Secretary.
Another Distinguished Ballroad
Party in the State.
[Special Telegram to the News.l
Hearne, April 2, 1877.
W. B. Strong, General Superintend-
ent; C. W. Smith, G. F. A.; and D. W.
Hitchcock, G. P. A., of the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy Railroad; and
Major A. B. Garner, General Superin-
tendent ; W. P. Robinson, G. F. A.;
and G. D. Brown, G. P. A., of the M.,
K. and T. R. R., passed here at 8 this
evening en route for Houston, Galves-
ton and San Antonio. These gentle-
men are on a tour of inspection through
the State, and particularly for a good
look at their immediate Texas connec-
tions, th§ Houston and Tex4s Central
and Galveston, Harrisburg and San An-
tonio Railroads. They will reach Gal-
veston about 1 p. m. to-morrow.
The East Texas Trade.
[Special Telegram to the News.]
Bea*mont, April 2, 1877.
The steamer Laura came dowp with
two hundred and forty bales of cotton,
all for Galveston.
LOSS BY FIRE.
Some Destructive Blazes In Indiana
and Ohio.
Indianapolis, April 1.—A special to
the Journal from Edna, Ind., says a
good portion of the place was burned
this morning, including Coan's Hotel
and the Odd Fellows' Hall. Loss, prob-
ably $25,000, with a known insurance
of $7000.
The Journal's special also announces
the burning of the business portion of
eminence, and loss of $40,000 to $50,-
000, with small insurance.
Cincinnati, April 2.—A fire at Emi-
nence, in Morgan county, on Friday,
destroyed thirteen houses, including
all the principal business houses ana
the Masonic Hall. Loss $50,000; in-
surance small.
A dispatch this morning states that
a fire is raging in Monroevillc, O., near
Sandusky, and a very high wind is pre-
vailing. The whole town will proba-
bly be.consumed.
London, April 2.—Chas. E. Cowley,
member of Parliament, from Sanford,
died to-day.
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
Latest
Gossip of the Diplomatic
World.
London, April 2.—The Standard an-
nounces that after the signing of the
protocol by the representatives of the
six powers at the Foreign Office in Lon-
don, the German, Italian and Russian
Ambassadors had a conference with the
Marquis de Harcourt, of the French
ambassy. The Marquis de Harcourt
subsequently left London for Paris.
A Reuter dispatch from St. Peters
burg says: According to intelligence
from London the protocol, which was
signed on Saturday evening, will be
immediately notified to the Porte. Gen.
Ignatieff arrived on Friday evening,
and immediately had an interview with
Prince-Gortschakoff.
The newspapers, commenting on his
mission, express the belief that the pro-
tocal wiH/-»«iy |wnat« paaae, if Tur-
key carries out the reforms, which is
regarded as doubtful.
La Franca says the signing of the
protocol virtually abrogates the treaty
of Paris. We believe Russia will soon
proclaim this among the obstacles to
'he conclusion of peace with Monte-
legro.
Coni
, April 2.—The
Montenegrins will have another inter-
view with Safvet Pasha in the course
of " ~
of
Jonstanttnople,
igri:
_th
the week. Dervish Pasha has been
appointed Governor of Salonica.
St. Petersburg, April 2.—In spite
the signing of the protocol pessi-
mist views again prevail, and war is
considered inevitable. The newspaper
Vedomati declares the protocol the be-
ginning of the denouement. Russia
can not disarm unless convinced that
she need not arm again. War may not
be immediate but it is inevitable.
The Oolos says signing the protocol
does not decide peace or war.
The Journal de 81. Petersburg says de-
bates in the Turkish parliament leave
little hope for a peaceful issue
London, April 2.—A special from
,'ienna to the Telegraph says the Prince
of Montenegro refused to command the"
Bosnian insurgents, alleging that con-
sideration for Austria obliged his doing
—>.
London, April 2.—A special dispatch
from Berlin to the Post and News, and
from Paris to the Standard, represent
public feeling in those places as not in-
creased in hopefulness by the signature
of "the protocol.
The Times\ in a leading article, says:
Were Russia really anxious for war
some weeks or months since, she would
not be barred by anything in the proto-
col. The value of the protocol de-
pends on the disposition of Russia her-
self.
Reuter's dispatch from Constantino-
ple says it is stated that the Montene-
grins will be satisfied with the cession
of a portion of the Nicsic district.
The Turkish cabinet met to consider
the change in the situation resulting
from signing of the protocol. No final
determination was arrived at.
SOUTH AMERICAN NEWS.
The Bevolutlon In Colombia—Cen>
tral America, Peru and Chill
Quiet.
Panama, March 22.—The latest ad-
vices from the interior of Colombia,
via Barranquila, March 13, are favora-
ble to the government cause. It is now
stated that the war will be over in two
months. The clergy are more feitter
and desperate than ever, since Bishop
Bermudez, of Heapagon was in-
stalled last month. The Archbishop of
Bogota preached a seditious sermon in
the Metropolitan church of that city on
the 25th of February, which led to the
adoption by the Colombian House of
Representatives of a resolution strongly
condemning such conduct.
A battle took place near Manigales,
in the State of Calca, March 10, which
resulted in a victory for the govern-
ment forces. An official dispatch from
the field says the battle lasted seven
hours. It took place between some
corps of the center of Gen. Trugillo's
line and a force of the enemy more
than double their number strongly in-
trenched. The enemy was dislodged
and completely routed. The losses were
heavy on both sides.
All the Central American States are
at peace, and in Peru an'^ Chili every-
thing is quiet at present.
THE ROMAN* QUESTION.
Italy Moving to Allay Catholic Agi-
tations.
Rome, April 2.—The Pope received
one thousand pilgrims on Saturday and
delivered a speech in French. The
Carriere di Italia says: In view of the
agitations which the Catholics appear
to desire to raise, the Minister of For-
eign Affairs has authorized the Italian
representatives to give, if asked, the
most reassuring explanations as to the
government's firm intention to respect
and insure respect for the Papal guar-
antees.
London, April 2.—The Daily News
dispatch from Rome says Gen. Oanetti
presented to Cardinal Simeone on Fri-
day an album containing the signatures
of over thirty thousand volunteers pre-
pared to shed their blood for the tem-
poral power of the Pope.
This album contains the names of
persons who voluntarily contributed to
a present to the Pope on the fiftieth
anniversary of his episcopacy, and con-
tains names of some thousand American
Catholics.
MUSIC BY TELEPHONE.
" Home, Sweet Home" Sung In
Philadelphia to a New York Au-
dience.
New York, April 2.—The first pub-
lic exhibition in this city of Elisha
Gray's musical telephone was given at
Steinway Hall, under M. Strakosch's
management: A large and brilliant
audience, including Prof. Bell, invent-
or of the vocal telephone, Wm. Orton
and other prominent electricians, at-
tended. Prof. Gray expressed fear that
the humid atmosphere would interfere
with the working of the telephone, but
the exhibition was a remarkable suc-
cess.
Music played in Philadelphia was
distinctly heard. " Home, Sweet
Home " was followed by a spontaneous
outburst of applause. Other selections
were played with like success. Prof.
Gray was warmly congratulated at the
close of the entertainment.
A. OAKEY HALL.
New York, April 1.—Inquiry at A.
Oakey Hall's residence elicited informa-
tion that his family had heard nothing
whatever from him. They are bewil-
dered by accounts published of his ar-
rival in Liverpool, and if the reports
are true they can not account for his
continued absence.
Brlstow's Present Successor and
the Whisky BIng.
Washington, April 2.—Secretary
Sherman has taken hold of the whisky
ring. The pending applications for re-
lease from civil suits in several parts of
the West having been called to his at-
tention, he has refused them and has
ordered prosecutions to proceed in all
A Royal Betrothal In Germany.
Berlin, April 2.—The Princess Char-
lotte, eldest daughter of Prince Wil-
liam, has been formally betrothed to
the Hereditary Prince of Saxe-Weinin
gen.
Dublin, April 3.—Cardinal CuUen is
seriously ill,
OUR CONYICT SYSTEM.
The State Formally Resumes Con
trol of the Hnntsville
Penitentiary.
Description of the Ceremonies-
Appraisement of Property
in Prepress.
Patton, of the Lessees, Protesting
and Resisting the Pro-
ceedings.
He Denies Having Charged the
Governor, the " News,"
and Others With
Conspiracy.
lstl _ _
-•ed Time«% fa Temporary
Possession.
•
Work Commenced on the Rnsk
Penitentiary—One Year for
Completion.
[Special Telegram t# the News.]
Huntsvtlle, April 2, 1877.
Resumption is an accomplished fact,
happening as follows:
At 6 a. m. Gen. Hardeman and Mr. R.
L. Heflin, appraisers, went to work,
first mearuring the cloth on thaslooms.
After this was done breakfast was had.
After breakfast there met in the su-
perintendent's office Messrs. Peeler,
Ward, Dewey, Patton, Sheppard,
White, Gaines, Goree, Burnett, Kilpat-
rick, and a News reporter.
Messrs. Sheppard, White and Gaines
then qualified as commissioners, and
Mr. Goree as superintendent.
Messrs. Ward & Dewey then accepted
a receipt, signed by the commissioners
for the State, acknowledging that the
penitentiary buildings belonging to the
State, and all convicts, whether within
or without the walls, had been received
by the State.
Immediately Burnett & Kilpatrick
took charge, giving to the commission-
ers a receipt of similar import. Harde-
man and Heflin, appraisers, with Sand-
ford Gibbs as umpire, proceeded to the
appraisement.
Pending these formalities, Nathan
Patton, who had exhibited considerable
impatience, informed those present that
he wanted to protest against these pro-
ceedings. He demanded that the com-
missioners should vacate the premises.
He did not recognize them as lawful
officers, and they had no authority or
business here. They were gentlemen,
but .not commissioners.
Peeler said let them stay as gentle-
men, then.
Patton wanted to know who they
were and under what authority and
what law they acted?
Peeler said, "page 193, Laws of the
Fifteenth Legislature.-'
Patton: "I know all about that
law. I deny the authority of Texas or
of the Legislature of Texas to interfere
with a contract." This was the end of
Patton's speech for the time, upon pre-
senting his written protest to the com-
missioners, who turned it over to
Peeler.
Pending the calm your reporter
asked Mr. Patton if he had charged
the Governor, the News, Messrs. Bur-
nett <fc Kilpatrick and A G. Ward, with
conspiring against him or any one else.
He denied ever having made any such
statement; never conceived such a
thought or uttered a word that could
be so construed, and yet something
very like it had been reported some
days ago to your representative. But
he had said, he admitted, that he would
force the News to take up his cause by
showing conclusively he was right, and
has law and justice on his side.
Mr. Patton very soon got the floor
again, saying, among other things, that
the whole transaction was a fraud and
a swindle, and that he would fight it
to the frazzle end of hellthat he
had never relinguished his rights; never
signed an agreement; that Ward, Dewey
& Co. had not the right to bind him;
that the lease was to A. J. Ward, E. C.
Dewey and Nathan J. Patton, severally,
and not to Ward, Dewey & Co. He de-
nied that he had signed a release to the
State, or given his written or oral con-
sent to this relinquishment, and he
would prove it so that no man could
doubt. He would notify the commis-
sioners that they had no authority to do
as they were doing, and that he would
give notice to parties who have con-
victs employed that they were his con-
victs alone, because he has not given
them up, and Ward and Dewey have
voluntarily abandoned their contract,
leaving the entire institution under his
control.
Mr. Patton spoke at length and was
in much excitement about his case,
leaving the impression that he had been
deluded by bad advice and was hardly
in a state of mind to appreciate the
real situation. He went as far as to re-
peat What he had before said outside,
that the whole thing was a fraud, de-
ception and a lie, and that it was in the
private interest of the Governor and
others; that at one time he said to
Ward, " The Governor appears to have
an interest in it," and Ward said he did
not believe the Governor had but knew
he had.
Col. Ward denies this, and his denial
is conclusive, for he is about the last
that would be caugbt using such an
unguarded expression when he had
made many such charges, in which
'fraud," "deception," "lie" and
' swindle" were heard.
He smilingly said he had no personal
bad feelings in the matter, and wound
up by saying: " As the commissioners
wont't retire when I order them, I
would suggest that they had better ask
me to retire."
The commissioners paid very little
heed to these remarks, and Mr. Patton
asked Mr. White to please eject him.
He would be put out.
This was declined, and Mr. Patton
had to leave without resistance. Dur-
ing all this time, which occupied about
an hour, there had not been any inter-
ruption in the order of things in the
prison. Work of every description in
the shops commenced in the morning
at the usual hour and was not delayed
a moment.
Messrs. Burnett & Kilpatrick are ex-
amining every portion of the premises
with the intention of being conversant
with e fcrything before they enter upon
changes and reforms, which they
already find will be necessary.
Col. Ward is in charge of "the prison
to control the convicts and enforce the
necessary discipline.
Appraisement is proceeding very
slowly.
Col. Dewey says he did not attempt
to evade the sheriff on Saturday, but
happened to be in the prison, and came
out as soon as he heard that the officer
bad a summons for him.
The prison seems in much better
condition than it was when your re-
porter visited it in April, 1875, at the
nception of the troubles, which have
culminated in resumption. There ap-
pears to be a greater number of em-
ployes ; the cells appear to be cleaner,
but are still "without ventilation, and
too small for the number of occupants.
There is no change in the hospital,
which is too small, and is just over the
cook room, a thin floor between. The
convicts appear well clad and fed,
and are very comfortably shod.
The machinery and material on hand
will not be appraised very speedily.
Many questions arise as the appraisers
proceed. The State does not want to
buy convict cars on the railroads and
the lessees want the State to take them.
The new lessees received 1588 convicts,
two more than were on hand March 1st.
They will respect contracts for labor
heretofore made, in which from this
date the proceeds of such labor will
inure to their benefit, requiring all per-
sons having labor to recognize the sub-
stitution of Burnett & Kilpatrick in
place of Ward, Dewey & Co.
The New Penitentiary Bsterprlse.
Jacksonville, April 3, 1877.
Work on the Rusk Penitentiary was
commenced to day and will be put
through with dispatch. The contrac-
tors think the building will be complete
by the 1st of March, 1878.
There will be a Very large fruit crop
this season. Peach, pear, apple and
plum trees are covered with blooms an<^
young fruit.
Corn is all planted and the greater
portion is up and growing finely.
NEW ORLEANS.
Klore Desertions from the Beturn-
ing Board Legislature.
New Orleans, April 2.—Two re-
turning board members of the Packard
House, Fred Fobb, of Ascension, and
M. A. Durden, of Bossier parish, were
to day sworn in as members and took
seats in the Nicholls House, which now
has fifty-three returning board mem-
bers.
F. E. Heath, of Webster parish, re-
turned by the board but not elected,
and heretofore occupying a seat in the
Packard House, appeared before the
Nicholls Legislature, was accorded the
privilege of the floor, and spoke as fol-
lows :
Recognizing the fact that the government
now established by Gov. Nicholls ia the only
government in this State that can give per-
manent iJeace and prosperity to our troubled
people, I feel it my duty to aid as much as
possible In bringing about harmony and good
fueling. I now tender my resignation of all
claims that I may have on the Qeneral As-
sembly. In order that my appearance here
may not be misconstrued, I desire to avow
now. as in the past, my fidelity to the great
principles of the Republican party.
Bill placing the Police Department
under the control of the city govern-
ment having been promulgated, police
commissioners to-day waited oa Mayor
Pilsbury and turned over to him the
administration of the police force.
THE AMERICAN TURF.
Goldsmith CTald'a Latest Work.
San Jose, Cal., March 1.—Yesterday
came off the trotting race, three in five,
to harness, for three thousand dollars,
between Goldsmith Maid and Iiarus.
Betting was ten to one in favor of the
Maid. On first heat the Maid won by
half a length. Time, 2.22 .V. On the
second the Maid hardly passed nine
feet; time, 3.16£. Best in the State
except Occident's in '73, which was the
same. On third the Maid won by a
neck—2.181. By the conditions of the
race, the Maid not beating 2.161 the
purse was reduced to $2000.
Mobile, April 2.—Spring meeting of
the Mobile Jockey Club Hurdle Race,
mile heats. Hinton won, Chalmette
second.
Mile race—Donough won, Miss Fel-
ton second. Time—1.52 and 1.57.
Mile heats—Trotting—Jane Murphy
won, Sam Levy second, Lady Bates
third. Time—2.52, 2.48, 2.48A.
A Startling Bnmor ln Europe.
London, April 2.—The Standard's
special dispatch from Paris says a ru-
mor is in circulation that the roof of
the Mont Cenis Tunnel has fallen, over-
whelming two passenger trains.
Modane, March 31.—A land slide
has occurred in the Mount Cenis Tun-
nel, near St. Jean de Mauireraine, and
trains are blocked in the tunnel. As-
sistance has been asked for. Traffic is
interrupted.
Paris; April 2.—The Lyons and
Mediterranean Railway Company has
received no information of the reported
land slide in Mount Cenis Tunnel.
London, April 2.—Contradiction is
given to the report of land slip in Mount
Cenis tunnel.
JIABBIED.
KUEHT. — SHAW — Married on Monday,
April 3, 1877, at the residence of the bride's
father, M. W. Shaw, by the Rev. C. T. Gren-
yenlaLG. Ruehl to Miss Ada P. Shaw, both
of this W. No cards.
F>
I
for rent.
'OR KENT—A Two-Story House on Tre-
mont, bet. Church and Winnie streets: a
store corner of Winnie and Tremont streets:
a cottage on Winnie St., bet. Tremont and
21th streets. Apply 53 Strand.
apl 3t B. R. A. 8COTT.
For rent for rent
THE LOWER FLOOR
op the
DARGAN & TOBYN BUILDING,
corner Tremont and Strand streets. Apply to
apl 6t JAMES HICKEY.
pior rent cheap.
four room cottage,
on south side Strand, three doors east of 15th
street. For further particulars apply next
mhSO tf
door east.
THE WILSON
Received the highest award at the Cen-
tennial Exposition—a medal and diploma for
The best Family Sewing Mschicne, adapted
to all kinds of work." Blessing & Bro., Agents,
174 Tremont street. Galveston. oclO tufr 6m
For lease—A two-story house, containing
8 rooms, on Avenue H, between 28th and
27th streets. Flournoy ft Scott. mh21 tf
LOST.
Lost—A small GOLD BOOK, or WATCH
CHARM, containing a double picture of
an elderly lady and gentleman. The finder
will be suitably rewarded by leaving same at
L. M WATERS'S hat store. mhi!9 tf
Gold sleeve button,
with initials J. R,
Lost on Saturday. Finder will be rewarded
in its full value by returning same to News
office. mh27
HELP WANTED.
WANTED—A First-class Milliner, for the
season. None but fi»t-class need apply.
It* E. JOHNSON, Postofflce and Center.
EXPERIENCED worker in manufacture of
h ire Brick, Tile, etc. Address,with terms.
P. O. Box 8, Kosse, Texas. mh30 7t*
PI ALE HELP WANTED.
WANTED—AS COPYIST, ON BOARD THE
United States Coast Survey steamer
"Blake," new lying at Kuhn's Wharf, a per-
son who writes a clear, fine hand. Pay $26 50
per month and ration. Steady habits indis-
pensable. ap4 It
LIVE AGENTS WANTED—To sell Nursery
Stock. Liberal commission paid. Address
C. C. Wiebusch, Home Nurseries, Brenham.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
WANTED — Employment as book-keeper,
salesman, or agent for a Grocery or Com-
mission house. Best city reference. J. Pol-
lock. drawer 53, P. O., Galveston. apl 3t«
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.
CJ. RANLETT & CO. will pay highest
• market price for secocd-hand gram bags.
Office Strand ,near Center. apl 3t
WANTED—BY A SINGLE GENTLEMAN,
with best reference, a south room for
the summer, convenient to street cars. Ad-
dress Lock Drawer 29. apl 3t
WANTED EVERYBODY TO KNOW THAT
BALDWIN sells TRUNKS. VALISES and
Satchels cheaper than anybody in Galveston.
WANTED everybody to know that BALD-
WIN has opened a HAT AND TRUNK
HOUSE, 1«8 Tremont, under Opera House.
BANKING.
GREAT DEDUCTION IN PRICES
OF
The undersigned, in order t« close out an excess of stock, have determined upon the fol-
lowing very liberal reduction in prices: __ ,
lOO pieces DRESS WOODS, outside or store, at 15c. per yard.
5 cates 4-4 LONSDALE, bleached, lOc.
S " 4-4 FRUIT OF THE LO<»lH, lOc.
2 '• White LINEN L AWNS, all Linen, 25c.
2 " Figured and Linen LAWNS, 15c.
25 pieces Black ALPACA, 25c.
20 " Colored Figured PIQUE, 27 inches wide, 15c.
20 " New Brauntcls CASSI3IERE, first quality, 85c.
a© " " « second quality, 6oo.
IOO « VICTORIA LAWN, 15c.
too dozen Ladies' Canzo UNDERSHIRTS. 35c. apiece.
IOO pieces WHITE LINEN, guaranteed pure Linen, 35c.
IOO Red Woolen S-4 TABLE CLOTH*, SI •piece.
IOO Children's Braided PU)IE SUITS, SI 50 apiccc.
IOO Linen BOTS' SUITS, 75c. apiece.
C BUTTON KIDS, all shades, new and fresh, SI 50 per pair.
BUSTLES have gone out of style!; we sell what we have at
half price. LACE GOODS half their value.
A full line of Trimmed and Untriiumed HATS.
IOO dozen White HoSE, open worked, 4i to S, at 25c. and
35c. per pair.
The magnitude of the stock renders it impossible to enumerate in one announcement all
the Goods that have been reduced in price, but a cordial invitation is extended to all who are
in need of goods in our line to call and convince themselves of the
BARGAINS NOW OFFERED IN DRY GOODS.
tyCosntry orders promptly attended to, and samples of Goods forwarded by mail.
KZjOPMAX tfc FSXiXiMAX,
mh25 lp Tremont Street.
Cheap Advertisement Column,
NOTICE.
ADVERTISBMENTS UNDER TEE JTlCAn
Lost, fb'ind, For Salt, To Refit, Wanted, etc*,
not more than three lines, eix words (o a line, one
insertion, BO cents; each subsequent insertion 25
cents, payable in advance.
HEAL ES LITE,
OOD INVESTMENT—4000 to 10.0C0 acres
r of land in Haskell co , near line of Pacific
Railroad, for sale low down to meet an emer-
gency. Titles perfect and all the original
deeds in our possession. H. M. TRUEHE.VRT
& CO., Galveston. ap3 2t
FOi
til
R 8ALE— Alternate and straight l»nd cer-
tificates, in quantities to suit purchasers.
mh28 tf J. H. COLLET T.
For sale—my residence, with one
and a half (IX) lots of ground. The house
is fitted with all the modern improvements.
For particulars, terms, etc., apply at the store
" " —* nd.
in the Osterman building, Stram
mhl4 lm
SAM levy.
SALES on TIME—Single city lots on 8th.
9th, 39th, 43d sts, S200: on 10th and 13, $300:
on 14th, 17th, S7th sts., $100. Sam Maas fel8
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE CHEAP.—One two-horse wagon
and harness: also one second-hand seine,
in good order. Apply to WE SAND ALL,
ap3 3t* Foot of 19th street.
Fdr sale—"mai festboat, with
spars and rigging, same one used last year.
ap3 lw* p. o. box 119.
For sale—five brown thorough-
bred retriever pups, at s5 each.
Address bo* d, News office. apl
FOR S4.LE—On account of change of busi-
ness, an Icecream and Soda Saloon, in the
best part of the city, with residence attached.
Low rent. For particulars, inq (ire at Saloon,
166 CENTER STRBET,
mh2S lw* Near Market.
FINE BULL CAL.F FOR SALE.
mh25tf JOS. LABADIE.
For sale—i billiard table, 4hx»,
Phelan & Collander make. Inquire at Wash-
ington HoteL JOHN summers. mhiOtf
cafes FOR Sale—8160 Fire-Proof Mcr-
O chants Safe, new combination lock, for 875
—$125 for 805. New and second-uand Fire
and Burglar proof Safes for banks, insurance
offices and jewelers half price. Safes sold on
installments. G. a. Vinton & To., Galveston.
GENERAL WERCUAMJ1SE.
1 A A BOXES RAISINS,
1uu 5000 COCOANUTS,
50 b xes CANDY,
1000 boxes FIGS,
Received this day by CARTER & BRO.
apl 2i*
FRESH arrival—ISO sacks Peach-Blow
Potatoes, the best in Galveston; 100 bar-
rels choice Baldwin Apples, 50 packages demi-
johns, k>-gs. barrels and half-barrels Sour
Mineral Water, this day received by carter
& BRO., 75 and 77 Mechanic street, apl 2t*
2q0 Sacks, cow peas, millet and
HUNGARIAN GRASS SEED
For sale by
mhll d&W lm A. FLAKE & co.
WANTED everybody to know that BALD-
WIN sells HATS cheaper than anybody in
Galveston. 168 Tremont, under Opera House.
LIVE FISH, 10c. per
TERS, GAME and
SON & SADLER. Central Wharf.
lund, FRESH OYS-
THERS. NEL
de21 tf
MILLINERY—PRESSin A K INC.
v TTENTION, LADIES !—The undersigned
a. has just opened-a new and the latest va-
riety of MILLINERY GOODS. 1 he stock has
been selected at the headquarters of Fashion,
a
ipo:
and will undoubti
and surpasses in style and elegance anything
rted. Prices are moderate,
heretofore imp
edly give satisfaction.
MRS. S. M. SCHAFFTER.
ap-3 lm 217 Postofflce street.
Ladies and little girls, only two
more days till Easter, and as I have the
prettiest and cheapest TRIMMED HATS in
the city, come and get your pick, before they
are all gone. Bundown at 20 cents.
fell 3m E. JOHNSTON, P. O. and Center.
STRAW Hats, bleached, dyed and reshaped
in the latest styles. S. DIXON & CO.,
mh27 lm 162 Market street.
MRS. E. MOORE, Milliner and Dressmaker,
cor. Broadway and Center sts. Interior
orders promptly and carefuUv attended to. •
ROOZtlS AND BOARD.
FOR RENT—Two Furnished Rooms, with
Board, separately or together, in a private
family, where there are no other boarders or
chi'dren. References exchanged. Address
B . News office. ap3 lt(
B
UiRo-With or without Furnished Rooms
(first-class table."* MRS. CARNES,
mh25 lm* N. W. cor. 19th and Winnie.
ROUMS AND BOARD—GENTLEMAN AND
wife or single gentlemen can obtain splen-
did south rooms and good board at northwest
corner P. O. and 17th sts. mh23tf
URNISHED ROOMS—With or without
Board, by the day, week or month. Mrs.
V. A. WERT LAKE, cor. Church and 22d. 3m
ICE CREA.H—CONFECTIONERY.
FORBES'S ICE CREAM PARLOR, PIX'S
Building, corner 22d and Postofflce streets,
is now open. apl lw
ICE CREAM asd SHERBET at FORBES'S
Parlor, annexed to his Confectionery, cor-
ner 22d and Postofflce sts. apl lw
PERSONAL.
O FECIAL NOTICE.—1 have this day with-
C7 drawn from the firm of LIDSTONE &
WNDMEYER, and will no longer be respon-
sible for the debts of the said firm from aad
after April the 1st, 1877.
ap2 E&m It* WM. WTNDMEYER.
PERSONAL.
Will George and Willie write to "Soad,"
at Hempstead, Texas. apl 3t*
MISCELLANEOUS.
This day received-flour-flour.
One car Flour from the Celebrated Dia-
mond Mills ot Kansas City, warranted equal
to any brand of flour in the United States.
CARTER & BRO..
apl 2t*~ • 75 and 77 Mechanic Street.
FOR AWNINGS, BATHING TENTS,
Flags and Sails, go to C. J. Ranlett<£ Co..
175 Strand, near Center st. apl SuTu&Wed
OX VISITING CARDS for 25 cents. Ad-
ZO dress SHAW & BLAYLOCK, drawer
No. 4, Galveston. mh31 3t»
GALVESTON STEAM LAUNDRY—Corner
10th and Ave. A. Office 10 and 12 Market
street. Established 1874. mh31 lw*
LL KINDS OF BASE BALLS, BATS, KE-
hoe Clubs, Croquet Sets, Ten-pin Balls,
Boxing Gloves, Seines and Fishing Tackle, for
sale by
[mhl8 3m]
JOS. LABADIE.
DIVORCES legally and quietly obtained in
every State ana Territory for incompati-
bility or other causes; 13 years' experience.
A. J. DEXTER, 132 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111.
Unquestionable references. Fee after decree.
Residence unnecessary. mh25 3m
ANT^D everybody to kuow that BAL.D-
WIN has the very LATEST STYLE HATS
for Men, Boys and Children. fe34 lm
GERANIUMS, Fuchias, Heliotropes, Roses,
J0*0 cts- ©ach. Send for price lists.
M. Michel, Bryan, Brazos co., Texas. mh21 lm
PARTIES NEEDING THEIR LOTS FILLED
with Sand will find it to their profit, as well
as satisfaction, to have it done by R. P. SAR-
GENT & CO., as they now have special ad-
v ant ages for doing that kind ef work. Office:
Strano, between 19th and 20th. mhl? dm
Amusements.
LECTURE.
DR. DITZLER
WILL DELIVER A LECTURE
at the rooms of the Young Men's Christian
Association. 169 Market street, TUESDAY
NIGHT, April 3, at 8 o'clock. Subject: The
Rise of ProtestaLtism, and oi the leading
churches of the sixteenth centuary—Struggle
between Catholicism and Protestantism.
ap3 It
Annual Entertainment
OZ^ XjADISS
of
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH,
TURNER HALL,
Tuesday Evening, April 3, IS77,
IN AID OF
CHURCH BUILDING FUND.
The plaintive Illustrated ballad ef
"AULD ROBIN GRAY."
The highly amusing one of
" VILLI {LIAS AND HIS DINAH."
And the laughter-provoking Tableaux Vivants,
" THE BABES IN THE WOODS,"
In appropriate Costumes by talented Ama-
teurs, and the choicest Music, Instru-
mental and Vocal, will b# ren-
dered during the ever>!n^.
At the close of the Tableau x Yivants the most
Wondrous
TRANSFORMATION SCENE,
In whieh the whole audience will partioip^to.
TEE
Will be all the most fastidious could desire
Admission, Fifty Cents.
TICKETS at Book Stores, Thompson's and
Goggan's. al«o at the door. mli'29 5t
WATCH MATTING
and
REPAIRING.
.1ILIISSOCHA,
110 - - market Street - - HO
(Opposite Opera House.)
GALVESTON, TEXAS,
Begs to acquaint citizens generally with the
fact that he has emplo3*ed a First-Class
W ATCHMAKER AND JEWELER 9
who guarantees satisfaction to all who may
intrupt him with their work. The repairing
and cleaning of watches and jewelry is a spe-
cialty with his workman, and all such la-
bor will be executed at the very lowest fig-
ures. A share ef public patronage is respect-
fully solicited.
ap3 3m JULIUS SOCHA.
Notice ofRemoval.
We have discontinued business at this point
and have removed our office and LUMBER
YARD to
HARRISBURG,
where we are prapired to fill orders as here-
tofore, and we most respectfully call the at-
tention of our delinquent customers to the
above fact, and request them to make prompt
settlement of oil claims due us. otherwise tne
same will be placed in the hands of our attor-
neys for collection.
Temporarily we have an office at 3iessrs.
WHEELER & RHODES, and all communica-
tions left at their office will receive prompt at-
tention : or address us at Harrisburg, Harris
county, Texas.
GOOS &. CO.
mh20 3m lp tu th sa*
VALUABLE PROPERTY
I offer for sale my residence, on the corner
of Fifteenth and Postofflce streets, with a nice
Tw<>Story House and three beautiful lots,
witli large shade trees, orange grove, shrub-
bery, and fine large cisterns. The residence
has"all modern improvements and conveni-
ences; with every room facing south. A bar-
gain can be had, as the property is for sale.
Titles indisputable. A. C. McKEEN.
ALSO, FOR S4LE:
TEX ACRE LOT No. 399
In section 1, Galveston Island, near the Nar-
row Gauge Railroad, high and dry and rich;
will be sold cheap, wilh good titles.
A. C. McKEEN.
Huntsrille Property for Sale.
Lots 159, 160 and 164, block No. 24, in the
heart of the city, and among the prettiest
grounds in the town, will be sold low. Title un-
questionable.
fe27 lp tf
A. C. McKBEN.
A CLEAN, FRESH
AXD
STYLISH STOCK
of
Spring Clothing!
IS NOW OFFERED AT
C. E. BROUSSARD'S,
119
itrand.
y ^ F. STEWAKT & CO.,
Dealers In
Ihtntlee, Laths, Saxb, Poor*,
Blinds, Etc.
Bills sawed to order at phort notice and
lowest ratfs. Office cor. i'Sth and Mechanio
at* £}AJ,VK8TON. TEXAS 9mln
L. HOUVANT,
GENEVA WATCHMAKER
Has worked in some ef the fine* establish-
ments of FRANCE and ENGLAND.
Is prepared to do aU kinds of work, and
euarantee3 full satisfaction.
113 MARKET ST 113
NEWS OFFICE BUILDING.
fe3 3m lp
MOODY & JEMISON,
Commission Merchants,
T^IVORCES legally and quietly obtained for
JL/ incompatibility, etc.; residence unne_*y.
Fee after decree, l^y'rs' experience. A. Good i
rich, Att'y-at-Law Ui Dearborn St., Chicago. J
AND
123
dW
.. iCOTT'J!! FACTORS,
3eail St., !?S Strand,
NEW YORK. 3ALVE610N, 1EXAS
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