The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 283, Ed. 1 Sunday, February 16, 1879 Page: 4 of 4
four pages : ill. ; page 42 x 26 in. Digitized from 35 mm. microfilm.View a full description of this newspaper.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
(Mfestorc ftefos.
Sunday, February 10,1879.
FOR MA RI) I Git AS.
of Adrer-
morje mention of mexico.
after the opera is over.
For tlie Consideration
tisere.
As usual on occasions when strangers are
to be expccted in the city, ephemeral ad-
vertising schemes will be presented to mer-
chants and traders of Galveston, and not
a few persons, who have given bat a
casual attention to the subject will, per-
haps. be handsomely victimized, since all
experienced advertisers know and acknow-
ledge that the only description of advertis-
ing that brings profitable returns to the
advertisers, is that made through the col-
umns of a reliable newspaper—one of gen-
eral circulation, good repute, and which
makes no distinction in rates, but serves
every one precisely alike. Such papers
know the value of their space, and in ad-
justing their charges make them just and
equitable to all.
That it will be to the advantage of those
who have goods to dispose of to make their
facilities known during Mardi Gras week
to the thousands of strangers who will be
present, is a self-evident proposition, and
that the News affords the cheapest aud
best, if not in fact the only, means of
insuring the desired result, must be equal-
ly clear to those who make it a part of
tlicir business to understand the science of
advertising. From now until the day of
the celebration particular attention will
be given to a variety of interesting preli-
minaries. Then full descriptions will be
given of the Mardi Gras ceremonies, of
spectacles, costumes, themes, ball, and all
other noteworthy incidents. Those who
may furnish advertising matter without
delay will be allowed the advantage of
monthly rates.
By using the advertising columns of the
News, merchants will reach the identical
persons they desire to see, and the wares
and merchandise in which they propose to
deal will be made known in the most direct
way possible to thousands who would
otherwise remain ignorant of the advan-
tages offered.
Indications.
Feb. 15.—For the gpilf states:
Warm* r • ast to south wine's fallmi? bar'me-
ter. Increasing cloudiness and, in the south-
east. &r>ras of ra n.
lOijservativns taken at 3.24 v. m. Feb. 15.1
Locality.
jBar. |Ther
Wind. , lluin Wtvitii
Galveston....
'30.10'
50
E
11
OOTh'ing
Corsieana ...
30.'51
50
SE
5
.OOC'o'd^
Indianola ...
30.0
54
E
19
001 b Ing
San Antonio.
21.04!
4°
SE
2
.OO'Tt/trg
Brownsville .
>'J. 9i|
(7
E
4
.00 CI .-ay
1 >avis
20.«K;
73
W
12
.GO'Clear
Di^nison
.130 04i
49
SE
,10
00 Fair
Kagle Pass..
39.8U
58
SE
.OOldear
GrifUn
129.92
56
S
U
CO Fair
Mason
iSO.OTj
52
SE
12
.00 Fiir
SiU
29.871
43
E
IB
.01, Fair
Stockton. ..
29.78j
G3
E
4
OOfClear
Change in barometer in last eii<ht hours—
Oalves.on, .15 fall; Corsieana, .25 fa',1; Indian o-
l.i, .17 fall.
Chance of thermometer in last twenty-four
hours—Galveston. 1 rise: Corsieana, 8 rise;
lu<iianola. 1 rise; San Antonio.?, fall; Browns-
ville, 14 rise; Davis, 13 rise: D^nison, 22 rise;
E-vrle Pa<s 4 rise: Griffin. 17 rise; Mason, 9
rise, Sill, V> rise: Stockton. -J6 rise.
THE CITY.
I. O. TV. R. Railroad Change of
Schedule.
It will be seen by r«f*rnpcc to adver-
tising columns, that, the schedule of the
I. and G. N. railroad has been changed, to
take effect from and after to-day.
Com?i« at Corpus Chri«<i.
The News is in receipt of ilimitation to
attend a grand carnival ball to be liven
February 25, at Market hajl, Corpus
Christi, in honor of his mighty majesty
Coiuus.
Convicted of ^JurtJer.
A letter from Hallettsville. received by
Hon. Arthur T. Lynn, British consul at
this port, shows that Indian Pocket was
tried and convicted of murder in the first
decree for the killing of Leonard Hyde.
Robert tmniel's ESirtliday.
Preparations are now made by the
Emmet benevolent association for the
celebration of Robert Emmet's birthday
on the 4th proximo. An oration will be
delivered by Hon. M. Quin, after which a
ball will be given.
fo^tnopolitan Foundation*
Tile lots upon which L. & H. Blum in-
tend erecting their new building, corner of
Mechanic and Twenty-fourth streets, are
Ix incr fi!le1 with soil taken from the ship-
ping now in port. These vessels carry the
soil as ballast, and hail from every quar-
ter ot" the globe, so that the foundation
now being laid may be truly called cosmo-
politan. The building itself is to front 128
feet on one street, with a depth and front
upon the other of 120 feet, aud will be four
stories high.
2V3arriase Licenses.
The county clerk issued marriage
licenses to the following named persons
during thv week ending February 15:
Henry ?Seil and Alice White; Jacob Miller
and C. Smith; G. W. Cotton and L. Gil-
inore; John O. Wortham and Alary \V.
Root; T. II. Lewis and L. B. Pfamstiel;
William C\ Collins and Mary J. Ryan;
William Grissom and E. G. Nettleton,
Taylor Reed and M. Carv.
Wreck of llie Young Italy.
Mr. Antone Molsberger, residing at the
>erger,
extreme west end of Galveston island,
states to a reporter that a few days ago
the deck and hull of a wrecked schooner
was washed ashore. Upon examination
the name of the schooner was discovered
to be Young Italy. The deck was new,
the hull old and partially decayed. This
is probably the schooner by that name
which figured last summer in quarantine
circles.
Weekly Mortuary Report.
The following is the mortuary report
ifiY the week ending February 15, lbT'J :
February 9. Reuben Dean, 44 years;
hff'mafemesis. 11. W illiam J ones, 28 years;
pneumonia. 12. Chlora Ann Harris, 52
years; congestion of stomach. 12. Eu-
genie La tour. 6 months; inflamation of
brain. 13. Mat Larrison, 11 daj's; pneu-
monia. IS. Mrs. Margaret Kane, 23 years;
puerperal fever. Mrs. Kane died at Pal-
estine, Texas. February 9, and was brought
to this city, for burial.
Clark Campbell, M. D., H. P.
Col. Henry Gillum, One of tlie lem-
~ £m!H of the Late Excursion, Gives
Some Additional Notes of Interest
—A Line of Steamers Should be Iiti-
jii« diately Established Between
Galveston and Vera Cruz.
A reporter fell into conversation yester-
day with Col. H. Gillum, of New Orleans,
one of the excursionists, who is still spend-
ing some time in the island city. In addi-
tion to much that has been said concern-
ing the trip, Ool. G. remarked that the
distinguished reception which everywhere
greeted the party was remarable, for
the reason that their visit was in
no manner a national matter, and
might be properly classed as a merely pri-
vate excursion. Indeed the ovation was
such that he felt bound to inform the gen-
erous hosts that the party were mere indi-
viduals, representing in no official charac-
ter any department of government, any
section, state, city or village. As the par-
ty had been drawn together purely by a
desire to visit the beautiful land of the
Montezumas, it is fair to give the excur-
sionists credit for entering into some or-
ganization. This was done bv the election
of officers, as already publishod in the
News, and by the appointment of the fol-
lowing committee of observation to obtain
information in regard to Mexico for pub-
lication in the United States, with
the following distribution of subjects:
S. T. Morrill, chairman, on commerce;
H. Gillum, governmental affairs; An-
drew Langsdon, internal improvements;
Orville Dewey, agriculture; John F. Ca-
hill, international exhibition; C. G.
Wheeler, mines and mining; H. N. Rust,
public lands; Coleman Sellers, Sr., ma-
chinery and manufactures: Dr. John A.
Rice, educational, religious, penal and
charitable institutions; H. N. Rust, his-
torian: committee of supervisors: Prof.
C. G. Wheeler, Chicago; B. Sayer, Chica-
go; S. T. Merrill, Beloit, Wis.
With this distribution ot work, the in-
vestigations were made with more minute-
ness than was otherwise possible; still the
very short stay made every examination
superficial in a measure, and it is to be re-
retted that more time had not been al-
lowed. Hi3 conception of Diaz, before
seeing him. was that of a gruff, Mexican
boor, foisted into power by fortuitous cir-
cumstance, and his surprise and satisfac-
tion were great when he was ushered
into the presence of the Mexican presi-
dent and found in him all that he
could most admire. Indeed, Diaz invites
a comparison between himself and Lee.
The bearing of the two men is much the
same, and every feature of his face bears
indications of an honest, frank heart.
Diaz undoubtedly has the interest of his
people at heart with all the enthusiasm of
an earnest nature. From conversations
with that official, CoL G. says he is con-
vinced beyond a doubt of his earnest de-
sire to foster the kindest feeling between
his own government and that of the
United States. He is very earnest in ad-
vocating all lines of communication be-
tween the two countries, and in this he is
warmly seconded by his people. Coi.
Gdiu in believes that fully three-fourths of
the citizens are his sustainers in his present
policy.
hidden treasures.
No on« of any observation can t ravel
through Mexico and fail to remark its un-
bounded resources. The silver ore exam-
ined is perhaus the richest in the world,
and the*** rich veins extend far beyond the
present explorations. Mining is in some
instances highly profitable, but this is far
from being generally the case, as the ma-
chinery and implements are not of the
latest improved, and transportation is dif-
ficult t±nd expensive. An intimate
commercial relation between - the
two American republics would de-
velop Mexico as if by magic.
But silver is not the only choice morsel
which Mexico offers. The marble quarries
near Puebta contain incomputable wealth.
There are millions of dollars in the manu-
facture of chocolate. The cultivation and
exportation of colTee is another great
source of wealth. Many other depart-
ments might be mentioned with as much
promise. Yet, with all these inviting fea-
tures, there seems to be no effort made in
the direction of Mexico.
whose fault is it?
Tbo people of the United States are uni-
versally accorded the palm for enterprise,
and it seems a little strange that where
they strive so resolutely in all directions
they should be so blind to the rank harvest
fields of Mexico, adjoining their own do-
minion. Colonel Gillum asserts, upon the
statements of both president Diaz and
United States minister Foster, that Mexico
bas subsidized four or five lines of steamers
between that country and this, while the
U nited States has subsidized none. This is
a disgraceful commentary upon the pro-
fessed friendship of the L nited States for
its sister republic. In other words, all the
mail facilities and transportation
between the two countries are
directly and solely to the Mexican gov-
ernment. This is not as it should be and is
sadly at variance with the professed desire
for commercial relations. Col. Gillum in-
tends forthwith to set about the establish-
ment of a line of steamers between this
port and Vera Cruz. If the United States
will meet Mexico half way, he has the as-
surances of generous help from the Mexi-
can government.
Relicfons Notices.
Cathedral—Low mass at C and 8am
High mass at 10 a. m.
St. Patrick Church—Low mass at 7
o'clock a at. Hi^h mass and sermon at 10
o'clock a. m.
St. Joseph Church—Low mass at 7
o'clock a.. m. High mass and sermon in
German at 10 o'clock a. ra.
St. John's M. E. Church, corner of Bath
avenue and Broadway—Regular services
conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. E. Good-
wyn, at 11a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Morning
subject: God's Wav vs. Man's Way. Even-
ing subject : Soundness in God's Statutes.
Sabbath school at 9 a. m.
St. James Church—Methodist—Service
at 11 a. m. and 7.30 P. m., conducted by
the pastor. Rev. G. W. Briggs. Morning
theme; Faith vs. Feeling. Evening theme:
The Great Emancipator. Church confer-
ence at 4 P. M.
Trinity Church—Morning praj'er and
sermon at 11 o'clock. Full choral service
and confirmation address at 4 p. m.
Evening song aud address at 7.15 p. m.
Grace Church, avenue L and Thirty-
sixth street—Morning prayer and sermon
at 11 a. m. Evening prayer at 4.30 p. m.
Union Baptist Church, corner Eleventh
and Strand—Sabbath school at 9 a_ m.
Service at 3 h. m., by Rev. B. HalL Ser
vice at 7.30 p. m. by the pastor. Rev. Joe
Robbing. Protracted meeting during the
week. Sermon by Rev. M. Cole on Fri-
dav night.
First Presbyterian Church—Services at
11a m. and 7.15 s, m. f to-day by the pastor
Rev. Dr. Bunting, to which citizens and
strangers are cordially invited to both ser-
vices.
First Baptist Church—Services at 11 a
m. and 7.3u p. m.t by the pastor. Morning
subject: '* Christ and the Moral Character
of Man." Night: "The True Scriptural
Priest since the days of Christ." An invi-
tation to all, especially the strangers and
poor, to attend.
Spiritual Hall, corner Twenty-first and
Pobtoflice—Lecture by Mrs. Talbot at 7.30
f. m. Public cordially invited to attend.
Second Baptist Church—Preaching by
Rev. Jonas Johnson, of Houston, at 11
o'clock a m Preaching also at night.
Emma Abbott and tbe Hess Grand
Opera Company Close Their En-
iragement After a Week's Good
Music and Good Business—John
McCulloiijrt* In Shakespearean
Roles the Next Attraction.
Last night the Hess grand opera com-
pany gave their farewell entertainment at
the Tremont opera house, and bade ^ood
by to Galveston in the sparkling music of
the Chimes of Normandy. At the matinee
Martha was rendered in a manner more
ai-tistic than it has ever before been
placed upon this stage, and gave universal
satisfaction to a packed house. Miss Emma
Abbott, as Lady Henrietta, was simply
delightful, and as the last note of the Last
Rose of Summer died upon her lips, the
audience was fairly carried away with en-
thusiasm.
Last week has been an era in music-lov-
ing circles. Perhaps in the history of Gal-
veston there lias l>een no combination of
operatic talent equal to the one which has
just gone. Despite the fact that this com-
pany received almost unprecedented ova-
tions in New Orleans during a four weeks
engagement, the seats did not sell as rapid-
ly as might have been exi>ected, but as the
week w ore on, the houses rapidly grew
larger, until they culminated Friday night
in what manager Evans asserts to be the
largest paying audience ever in the opera
house since its construction. Indeed, the
array of talent is such that it would re-
quire at least a week to get a full apprecia-
tion of its worth.
First and foremost is Miss Abbott, with
a voice which Gounod has pronounced
bien egaJe. liunineuse, et bien timbree. She
has it under perfect control, and her exe
cution Is done with the same facility on
any portion of her register. There is no
favorite note with her; she is artistic upon
them all. Only a good musician with a
fine conception of vocalization can form a
just estimate of her vocal excellence, and
to this adds great histrionic ability, char-
acterized by a singularly impetuous ear-
nestness. Mr. Castle, tenor, is a fine
artist and good actor, and of national ce-
lebrity. Miss Annis Montague is a lady of
fine physique and makes a popular prima
donna Her singing is distinguished for its
ease and grace, and she leaves Galveston a
great favorite. Mrs. Seguin, contralto, is
spoken of on every hand in the most
complimentary manner. It can jiardly be
decided which should bo most admired, her
acting or her singing. Both are of the
highest order, andner Gipsy Queen, in the
Bohemian Girl, could not be better ren-
dered. The youngest voice, but by no
means the least worthy of admiration, is
Miss Randall's. It is sweet and melodious,
and managed with a degree of care which
bespeaks for her a future of fame. The two
roles in which she appeared to great-
est advantage were Sibel and Ger-
maine respectively in Faust, and the
Chimes of Normandy, and she was encored
repeatedly. Mr. Turner has the finest
tenor voice in the company. Rich in qual-
ity and strong in volume no one can fail to
admire it. He lacks the cultivation of Mr.
Castle, however, aud sometimes overtaxes
the splendid organ which nature has be-
queathed him. Mr. Hall can not be judged
satisfactorily, as he was suffering from an
affection of the throat during the entire
week. Mr. Ryse nas a strong smooth bass
which he uses with great skid. Mr. Peakes,
first bass, made himself a great favorite.
He has a voice of great richness and power,
and acts his part as minutely as if he were
phiyinjj pantomimic roles. When it is
taken into consideration that this galaxy
of talent makes up the Hess combination
its success is not a matter of wonder, and
the opera company is heartily commended
to Texas music-lovers.
This week the stage will suffer a respite,
but opens on tbe following Monday with a
treat which can but add luster to the at-
tractions of Momus's visit to his capital
city. John McCullough, a tragedian of
the highest type and the peer of any upon
The Cffy and the Gas Company.
Alderman Mitchell, chairman of the
committee on gas, was yesterday in con-
ference with city attorney Davidson. A
reporter meeting Mr. Mitchell afterwards,
asked him what nad been the result of the
conference. He stated that the city's only
chance was to pay in bonds. He would see
tlie parties interested in the claim anil
wouid propose some such solution of the
matter in to-morrow's council.
Later in the evening alderman Mitchell
sue reeded in making satisfactory arrange-
ments with the gas company to fund the
city's indebtedness by issuing thirty-year
limited debt bonds. This it is said, will re-
lieve the general fund of some $12,00U.
sup-
ported by Mr. Charles Barron (from the
ioston museum and Wailack's theater),
and a full dramatic company of great
strength.
This Week's Social Notes
On Tuesday evening the L. S. social club
give their first grand fancy dress and mas-
querade ball at Minerva hall.
On Thursday night Artillery hall will be
filled with gay maskers on the occasion of a
grand bat masq ite- to be given by the Gal-
veston artillery company.
All the gas fixtures, including the mag
nificent chandilers, have been received for
the new cotton exchange and in a few days
the building will be complete in its every
.ppointment. Accordingly the exchange
will be formally opened to its members
and their families and friends on next Fri
day evening, when a grand full dress ball
ill be given.
A grand masquerade hop is to be given
by the Washington Social club, at the re-
sidence of Mr. P. Wichlep, on next Satur-
day evening.
Washington. Fire Co. No. 1 gives its an
mversary oall on next Saturday night, at
Artillery hall, upon the occasion of Wash-
ington's birthday.
Flowers Wanted in Dallas.
An entertainment is to take place In Dal
las Tuesday, the object being to raise mo-
ney for the last pajmient on the organ of
St. Matthew's cathedral of that city. The
ladies, who have the affair In char^
write to friends in Galveston that great
need is felt for flowers, as there are not a
half dozen buds in that locality. Accord-
ingly an etiort will be made to send the de-
sired flowers from Galveston, and the Rev.
Albert Lyon will receive and forward any
floral contributions sent to his residence
(avenue K and Center) by to-morrow noon
Saturday Night's 'Entertainments.
The first complimentary ball by the
Phoenix Social club came off last night in
Casino hall. The attendance was large,
and the dancing was kept up till a late
hour.
The Jessamine SociaJ alub gave a con-
cert and ball last night In Minerva ball.
A large and enthusiastic audience witness-
ed the entertainment. The vocal selec-
tions of the Jessamine quintette, and the
dancing of T. Pyne, were most favorably
received. After the concert the hop af-
forded the audience a very pleasant time.
Sons of Texas.
A call has been issued by W. L. Wilson,
calling a meeting of the bons of Texas on
the 2d prox. Among the orders of the day
will be the holding of an elect on ro fill
the office made vacant by the rc>ignation
of Hon. Guy M. Bryan
THIS rOlRK.
weight and binding authority—in the ela-
b rate eases of Thompson vs. Whitman, 18
Wallace, 457, review many cases upon this
question, and announce as their conclusion
that neither the constitutional provision,
nor the act of congress, prevents such in-
quiry into the jurisdiction of the court of
another state, and that the record of such
judgment may be contradicted as to the
facts necessary to £ive the court jurisdic-
tion, notwithstanding it may be recited
therein, that they did exist; and if it be
shown that in fact such jurisdiction did
not attach, that the judgment is a nullity.
The previous decisions of this court sus-
tain the same view. 15 Tex., 500 ; 24 Tex.,
551.
For the error in the court below, in sus-
taining exceptions to this defense, the
judgment is reversed and cause remanded.
970: James M. Brandon vs. Gulf City
cotton press and manufacturing company.
Appeal from Galveston county. Submit-
ted on briefs and oral argument by both
parties.
076: The Houston and Texas Central
railway company vs. J. P. Davie. Error
from Galveston county. Submitted on
briefs and oral argument by both parties.
1069: A. J. McLouth and Peter H. Er-
hard vs. Chas. F. White et als. Appeal
from Galveston county. Submitted on
briefs and oral argument by both parties.
Court adjourned till Monday morning at
10 o'clock.
Court of Appeals.
Court met this morning, full bench pre-
sent, and transacted the following busi-
ness:
564: Annie Campbell and M. L. Gee vs.
Chas. H. Leonard. Certificate on error
from Galveston county. It is decreed that
the judgment of the lower court be af-
firmed on certificate; that Chas. H. Leon-
ard do have and recover of Annie Camp-
bell and M. L. Gee, and their sureties, L.
Cleveland and M. L. Gee, the amount as-
sessed beiow with costs.
565; H. Devlin, garnishee, vs. J. C.
League. Certificate from Galveston coun-
ty. Judgment of lower court affirmed.
That J. C. League recover of H. Devlin
.nd his sureties Louis Block and L. C. Mi-
chael the amount adjudged below with
costs.
566: Jas. Montgomery, garnishee, vs. M.
Strickland. Certificate from Galveston
county. Appellant having failed to file a
transcript, it is decreed that the judgment
of the lower court be affirmed. That M.
Strickland recover of Jas. Montgomerv
andH. Rosenberg, and their sureties, &
Lion and R. S. Sherrard, the amount ad-
adjudged below with costs.
528: A. M. Scarborough &Co. vs. South-
ern Cotton Press Manufacturing Company.
Appeal from Galveston. Submitted on
briefs and oral argument by both parties.
403: J. B. Holland vs. the State. Error
from Lavaca. Motion to affirm on certifi-
cate overruled.
404: John G. Ellis vs. the State. From
Lavaca. Motion to affirm on certificate
overruled.
Court adjourned to Wednesday evening
at 3 o'clock, at which time the third as-
signment will be called finally.
U. S. District Court.
United States vs. Francis Dubuisson.
Violation of internal revenue laws. Hie
case being settled at tlie treasury depart-
ment the same is dismissed.
United States vs. J. B. Biron. Violation
of internal revenue laws. Same order as
above.
United States vs. C. H. Schmidt. Viola-
tion of revenue law. Dismissed on pay-
ment of costs by consent of plaintiff.
in bankruptcy.
In re James H. Lockhart, a petitioner
for adjudication of bankruptcy of himself
and of the firm of Allen, roole & Co. V.
B. Poole, William Poole, and W. O. Tift
having made themselves parties to the
suit and joined in the prayer of the peti-
tion, arid Samuel W. Allen having de-
manded a jury, and the jury being impan-
eled, the issues were submitted, and the
jury having received the charge of the
court retired and afterwards returned a
sealed verdict, which will be opened on
Monday morning at 10 o'clock,
t. S. Circuit Court.
Adolphus S. Carter vs. Birdie Scott.
Trespass to try title. Continued by con-
sent.
District Court-
Court met anu rendered judgment of di-
vorce in the case of John Santowski and
Caroline Santowski, in favor of plaintiff,
decreeing also that the lot be evenly di-
vided between plaintiff and defendant,
and that tbe house thereon be sold and the
proceeds resulting therefrom be first ap-
plied to the payment of costs, and any sur-
plus left after such payment be evenly di-
vided between the parties in interest. The
intervention of Henry Peters dismissed, it
being adjudged that he has no legal claim
to the lot; and that the custodv of the chil-
dren be given for one year to tlieir mother.
Court adjourned to meet on Monday,
when the probate docket will be called.
County Court.
Court met aud transacted the following
business:
Alfred Brady vs. Texas Guano Compa-
ny. Suit for wages. J udgment for plain-
tiff for $251.
Court adjourned till Mondav morning
at 10 o'clock, when the probate docket will
be called.
County Commissioners Court.
Court met this evening at o'clock.
Present all members except Mr. Lauve.
roads axd overseers.
The following order was made by the
court l The third Justice's precinct is di-
vided into first ana second road precincts.
All inhabitants south of Offet's bayou are
assigned to first precinct; those north to
second precinct. Fourth justice's precinct
is ordered to be the third road precinct;
fifth justice's precinct to be the fourth road
precinct; sixtn justice's precinct to be the
fifth road precinct. The inhabitants of
fourth, fifth and sixth justice s precincts
are assigned for road duty to the third,
fourth and fifth road precincts respective-
ly. The following overseers are appoint>-
ed: 1st road precinct, W. T. Allen; 2d,
Johnson Foster; 3d, Alexander Boutrey;
4th, Mr. Speed; 5th, A. J. Johnston.
election poles and judges at elec
tion.
The following gentlemen were appointed
judges of election, and the polling places
named below were substituted for those
used at last election: First ward. Preston
Perry- second, George W. Grover; third,
Wm. R. Johnson; fourth, Abram Hoxie:
fifth, Wm. Vowinckle: sixth, F. D. Mit-
chell—voting place, Thirty-eighth and
Broadway; seventh, Bernard Loughrey—
voting place, Island City schoolhouse
eighth, E. E. Cranford; ninth, William
Dunklin, Sr.; tenth, Charles Mason;
eleventh, M. C. McLemore; twelfth, A. H.
'Jasteel; thirteenth, Henry Weyer; four-
Reed—a
All this Thompson denied, and the wheel-
ing part was also denied by a witness, but
the use of abusive language was uncontra-
dicted, and the recorder fined Thompson
$5.
MELANGE.
There were two state cases, both of
which were dismissed, as there was insuf-
ficient evidence to warrant his honor in
sending the parties before the criminal dis-
trict court.
Tom Kimball has not yet been arrested.
There is no charge entered on the book
against the white woman arrested two days
or nights ago for being drunk. Occupation
tax cases were continued, as were a few
general charges, parties not being ready
for trial owing to absence of witnesses.
Large Carso.
My vessel, the Norwegian bark Chr.
Kundsen, cleared to-day for Havre, w as
stowed by Dolson & Nelson, and I testify
that they have loaded the vessel faithfully
and to my entire satisfaction. The vessel
measures"577 tons, and has on board 2015
bales of cotton, weighing 1,028,808 lbs., all
compressed in Houston. Had the cotton
been pressed in Galveston the cargo would
doubtless have reached 2100 bales.
J oh. Thronsen, Master.
Washington Hotel.
The famous Washington Hotel at Gal-
veston is now in the hands of Mrs. S. B.
White, formerly of the Central Hotel of
that city. Ex-mayor R. L. Fulton, than
whom no man in Texas can do the agree-
able more handsomely, has charge or the
office. [Houston Age.
Are You Ready ?—For M. S. B. F. &
T. C. Don't forget it.
Kom-Kom-Kom.
The edict just issued at the royal palace
of his majesty the mighty Momus, king of
the carnival, commands all loyal subiects
to yield cheerful obedience to his orders;
Tbe Cherokee War,
The following appears in an exchi
without credit, but not as an (xlitoi
It is a succinct history of the Indian war,
of which it treats:
When the revolution of 1835 took
ilace in Texas, all of what we now term
^orth Texas was without a single white
inhabitant, if we except a handful in
what is now Red River county. The
heart of East Texas, as it is now, was
then the home of one branch of the
Cherokee Indians and " their twelve as-
sociate bands," the Delawares, Shawnees,
Kickapoos, and others who had migrat-
ed there from 1822 to 1829. They had
cabins, fields, cattle, horses, and other
attendants of civilization, and were both
numerous and formidable. " The Bowl,"
or colonel Bowles, was the chief man of
the Cherokees, and ranked as the high-
est dignitary among the associate bands.
During the incipiency of the revolu-
tion—September, 1835, to April, 1836—
grave apprehensions were felt, lest
through Mexican emissaries, known to
be among them, these Indians might be
hurled upon us in the rear, the effects
of which would have been disastrous to
our cause and destruction to large por-
tions of our families.
To prevent this, Sam Houston, John
Forbes, of Nacogdoches, and Dr. John
Cameron, were commissioned by the
provisional government to treat with
them, and if possible, secure their ncu
trality. The}^ succeeded, but not to such
an extent as-to inspire confidence in the
fidelity of the Indians. As Houston re
treated east our families were complete
ly at the mercy of these tribes. It was-
at this critical moment—Houston, with
eisrht or nine hundred men falling back
therefore, M. Kory, proprietor mammoth
boot and shoe store, will sell all kinds of
boots and shoes from now till February
2">th at reduced rates: in particular, Evan-
geline and Aimee slippers, so as to enable
all loyal subjects to appear in full foot-
dress to do honor to his majesty on his en-
trance into the loyal city of Galveston.
Come one aud all at once before the stock
is broken and supply yourselves with boots
and shoes. Beautiful Evangeline and
Aimee slippers in all colors at greatly re-
duced figures. M. Kory,
Market street, near 22d.
The Wizard Oil Troupe have been in
the city for the past several days, and have
been attracting large audiences each night.
The singing of the troupe is pronounced as
excellent, and as there is no charge for at-
tendance, there is no reason why our citi-
zens should deprive tnemselvos of the op-
portunity now offered.
The performances will be continued
each night, at the corner of Tremont and
Market streets, and those who may attend
will be agreeably entertained.
Wanted.
To charter one or more schooners, to
freight 4000 bags and 1000 bales Wool,
about 1,500,000 pounds, part to Boston and
part to Portsmouth, N. H. For further
information, apply at office.
T. H. Zanderson.
W^xico Speaks.
Two little stories—Dignitaries Subside-
but the fine array of Groceries, and not
forgetting the Horsford Bread Prepara-
tion, pure Jellies in barrels—and the hap-
y faces of our customers is astonishing.
" at Galveston Cash Grocery.
Galveston and Caiuargo Railroad.
Hon. Kopperi, president of this road,
stated to a reporter yesterday that he had
now great hppes that the bill before con-
gress would receive favorable considera-
tion. Seiiator Coke has made very forci-
b'o arguments in its favor and lias been
aided by every member ot the Texas dele-
gation. The matter is daily gaining popu-
larity in the north, and the northern press
speak with favor of the enterprise. Many
of the northern and western senators and
representatives, and among them senator
Cohkling. are most favorably disposed to
the passage of the bill, and will vote for
it when it- comes up. The onlv fear is that
the bill may not be reached before adjourn-
ment.
iLIst of Unclaimed Packages
Remaining with Texas express com-
pany, Saturday, Feb. 15,1879: George L.
Fox, H. Fieldman, George Jones, J. T.
Lamb. Miss Annie Sargent, Mary Waters,
M. L. Baker, Mr§. J. E. Wenen, Galveston;
H. A. Crespi & Co.. Miss M. A. Croft, N.
Gussett, W. G. Hoiden, Miss F. E. Mallory,
Miss B. St. Clair, E. Morris, F. Stephen-
son, P. Southard, Ward Bros., J. W.
Ward. Corpus Christi; W. G\ Mohris, H.
£< helientrager, Victoria; S. W. Fountain,
F. Bathelin, San Diego: C. F. Bailey,
Rock port: W. A. Blodgett, Refugio; C.
M. Hoiden, Fulton; Miss VI, M. Land, Rio
Grande City: W. C. Perkins, Cairo, Tex.;
Mrs. W. H. Lowe, Galveston.
.Hatters and Things.
Chas. P. Clark, accused of the murder of
a negro in San Jacinto county on Dec. 21,
has been transferred to the Galveston
county jaiL
Mr. Nichols Stavro, corner avenue Nand
Thirteenth streets, has sent several very
large eggs from time to time to the News
office. One was displayed in the counting-
room yesterday, weighing ounces.
The postpfjice was besieged j-esterdayby
a brigade of the juvenile population in-
quiring for valentines. For several hours
the crowd lingered around while the deliv-
ery clerk patiently searched the boxes for
each individual address called out by the
expectant throng.
The offioers and members of Steam Fire
Engine Co. No. 6 have now made their ar-
rangement for a grand dress ball, at Ar-
tillery hail, on the 17th of March, St. Pat-
rick's day.
The coi-respondent wbo, on behalf of the
yard employes of the Taylor compress,
complained of extra labor without extra
pay. now write?" "mitigating the blame of
the compress management in the matter,
it being definitely ascertained that the
management wa* not- direetly responsible.
Vv arrant officer Niemann is now armed
with warrants of arrest for over twenty
Strand men who have not paid their occu-
pation taxes.
Mitchell's race track, on West Broad-
way. has been surveyed by city surveyor
Lynch. The object of the" survey is said
to be a race between aspirin? aldermen.
The council meats in regular session to-
morrow night, at 7 o'clock, and in special
session at *.30 o'clock. At this last meet-
ing tire estimates for the coming fiscal
year will be considered.
Real Estn.te Transfers.
Tlie following is a list of real estate
transfers recorded before the county clerk
during the week ending February 15:
J. .i. Wyatt to Netta Hoinburg, lot 259,
in section 1. for $3* XX
John T. Harcourt to Mrs. E. L. Stevens,
part of northwest quarter of outlet 18, and
improvements, for $5000.
1). H.' Be^uin to J. Jacquard, 312 acres
of land on JH ighland bayou, for $56.
D. Bong to M. Loring, lot 4, in block
76, for $1 and much love.
W, S. Deats and wife to C. D. Holmes,
GO acres of land and improvements on
Dickinson bayou, for $300.
C. W. Adams, by C. Jordan, sheriff, to
O. J. Seneny, lot 11, west % of lot 2, in
block 142, ior $25.
Rhoda Thompson and others to J.
Swickel, southeast quarter of outlet
for $XUOOl
Personal.
Major P. E. Pearson, of Richmond, is
attending the supreme courc.
G. M Allen, Esq. , of Carthage, N. Y., is
in the city.
Mr. Jos. Brooks, agent of John McCul-
lough, an ived in the city yesterday to per-
fect arrangements for his appearance on
the 24th inst.
Gov: Pease; the new collector of customs,
will probably assume the duties of the of-
fice Monday. It is understood that for the
present there will be no changes in the
clerical force.
Visited the cotton exchange: J. M.
Forshey, B. Hamilton, John Joss, city;
L. J. Skinner, Salado; M. J. Gomila,
Brownsville.
Departures via the Morgan line: H. J.
Sylvester, New York: L. L. Laniere, Bal-
timore; W. C. Sandus, Columbus; Mrs.
William Sternford, M. Baker and wife, W.
A. Wiliiamson, J. B. Caswell, Mrs. Mary
Smith, C. B. Pettit, W. T. Pass, New Or-
leans.
Departures yia the I. and G. N. Short
line: Mr. B. J. Donovan, Mrs. Donovan
and.three children, Boston; Robt. Apper
son, Memphis; J. H. Moore, ShreveDort;
D. S. Dow, Boston; D. Duyckinck, Nash-
ville, Tenn.; Robt. Kilpatrick, Lincoln,
Nebraska. _
Extending the Salt Cedars.
Officer Ravev, with officer Vanburen,
a cheval, was yesterday at work with a
dozen city prisoners on the beach, extend-
ing the salt cedar breakwater from Tenth
street east. _
Mr. Conrad's Condition.
Yesterday evening Mr. Conrad was rest-
ing easily with very little change either
IN. B.—Under uo circumstances ^iil »he
names of persons puoltciy arraigned before
fh* recorder's court, the criminal court, or any
justice's court, whatever may be tbeir standing
ic the con. tnunity, be omitted from these re-
port*. Application to ihe reporter er «t the
oftiee to suppressor falsify names or postpone
SnblicatJon of the same will he useless trouble,
o order or proceeding In a civil case will be
omitted. This rule is adopted to ma&e jut
record of the courts complete and reliable. 1
pkbkcajjy lft, 1879.
Supreme Court.
Court met pursuant to adjournment,
H. A. Morse, acting clerk. Opinion lays
of this court, Tuesdays *nd Fridays.
1071: Sophronia Jastleman et al. ^s. T.
J. Ponton. Reversed «.nd remanded.
Opinion by Mr. J«is5iee Gould. Fded Feb-
ruary 11.
Ther« was evidence of corners and a
partly marked line corresponding with the
calls in tbe Hvan patent other than the
calls for the Hope survey. From this evi-
dence, as well as from the great discrep-
ancy between the distance called for, and
the distance required to reach the Hope
survey, the court below, passing, instead
of a .jury, on the facts, appears to have
concluded that the surveyor, in making
the Ryan survey, mistook this partly
marked Line for t&e eastern line of the
Hope survey. The question was not pure-
ly one of law, be decided according to
the precedence to be given to the iiiJerent
calls.-but wav a mixed question of law
and fact. In determining which, both the
rules of law aud the evidence as uj the
footsteps of tbe surveyor were to be con-
sidered. 26 Tex., 71 and 441 and other au-
thorities.
In view of the difficulty of believing that,
in measuring a line of SOS varas, a survey-
or could commit a mistake of about 600
varas, so as to enlarge a survey, intended
,fco embrace but 421 acres, to over 700 acres,
and of tbe facility with which a inarkea
line parallel to "tlie east line of the Hope
survey might be mistaken for that east
line, we are of opinion that the additional
evidence was sufficient to support the
judgment treating for course ana distance
as under tbe surrounding circumstances
the controlling calls.
It may be that the western line* of the
Ryan survey were never actually run out,
but it can not be assumed that the survey-
or thus failed to do his duty : nor, if that
assumption could be entertained, would il
change our opinion as tc the proper dispo-
sition of the case.
The judgment establishes that there was
no conflict between the two grants, and
that fact being established, there was no
other question in the case.
The judgment is affirmed.
1078: W L. Chumm vs. C. W. Gray,
ppeal from Fayette county. Reversed
ana remanded. Opinion by Mr. Justice
Bonner. Filed February 14.
Tbe only question presented by the re
cord in this case is this: When a judgment
of a sister state, rendered by defendant,
which contains the recital that the de-
fendant had been duly cited by personal
service, is sued upon in this state, can the
defendant contradict the record by deny-
ing that he bad in fact been thus cited i
The proper construction of article IV,
section 1, constitution of the United States,
that " full faith and credit shall be given
in each state to the public acts, records and
judicial proceedings of every other state:'*
and of tne act of congress of May 36,1790,
which provides: "That said records and
judicial proceedings, authenticated as
aforesaid, shall have such faith and credit
given to them as they have, by the law or
usage, in the courts of the state from
which such reeords are or shall be taken,r
has given rise to irreconcilable conflict of
opinion in tbe coiirts of several states of
the union. In some, it is contended that
judgments of sister-states, like domestic
judgments, should have " uncontrolable
vonty which admits of no plea or proof to
the contrary;" and in others, that as to the
question of jurisdiction, from " necessity
rather than reason," they should be open
to inquiry. Freeman on judgments, sees.
559-566.
The supreme court of the United States—
to which the final determination of such
cases appropriately belongs, and tbeir de-
nt wfcich should have Detuiiar
teenth, R. H. Reed—voting place, at his
house; fifteenth, Wm. C. Minims—voting
r-lace, s.t Gallagher's house; sixteenth, A.
J Johnson.
It will be «een from the above thai
voting precinct has been discontinued—
Pooleville being merged in the jther voting
precincts.
kesolctiox by uk. googan.
Whereas, on August 14, 1878, a certain
w»rder wt issued by this court as follows:
*• Be it ordered by the court that the
finance committee be and they are hereby
authorized to disburse the jail fund and to
draw drafts against the fund on account
of work sjud instruction of the jail as tlie
same progresses, whose drafts shall be re-
ceived by the county treasurer."
Be it resolved that said order be re
scinded and revoked.
Mr. Frisbie moved to postpone th9 con-
sideration to another meeting.
The vote stood—for poetpomenfc: Judge
Williams, commissioners Jones and Fns
bie. Against; Commissioner Goggan.
Judge Jones asked when the regular
meetings would be held.
Judge Williams replied on the second
Monday in each month, except quarter
da vs.
Judge Jones moved that Mr. Goggan be
added to the finance committee.
Mr. Goggan declined serving; he only
wanted the business done iz. a business-
like way.
The minutes were read and approved
and court adjourned.
Recorder's Court.
driving OH whabve3.
Oapt. Sutherland, of the Julia was ar-
rested for fast driving on the wharves.
Being a temporary sojourner Id this sun-
shiny vale, where eitv ordinances are rig-
idly enforced, he was unacquainted with
our city fathers or their acts and the re
corder'dismissed him. E. Seiling, on she
same accusation, had his case ^mtinued
uli Monday.
™ was it aj9 evasion!
Mr Logan was accused of having ->nly
three drav licenses, though he owned more
dray a tie proved that he had only three
horses, and did not attach two iray* to
one horse, hence a dismissal of the case.
private vehicles.
barlre TTlnch accused of refusing 5c
cakt 3ut license, established that his dray
was a private dray, and was not in public
One of the officers asserted that he
saw Ulrich use the horse and dray tc draw
lumber for the city railroad company
The city attorney construed the ordinance
referring tc drays to mean that drays or
vehicles must be for public use. elbe their
owners are not liable to take out a License
to run them.
STRIPPED.
Wm Jones got "on a high old lone-
some yesterday on Central wharf," be-
cause it was so very ccld, he said The
fiery liquid threw him intc a sum-
mer perspiration, and he concluded he
must cool off, which he did by stripping
off his clothes, and whooping to let the
hot air out of him. The police, tliinkinj
a cargo of red Indians had arrived, rushe
to the spot, and found Jones denuding
himself, when they covered him intc jail,
fined $L
▲ FOOT RACE AT THE S. AND 3.
Wm. A. Scott, colored J. Calhoun,
white, and Thos. Perry man. colored, all
assembled at the Soup and Bully yester-
day. A foot race attracted Perrvmai^
but Scott and Calhoun were there when t.
arrived In fact, officer Gunderman had
Scott and Calhoun in charge for being
drunk and disorderly, and Ferryman, tak-
ing an interest in Scott, tackled the officer
to give his friend a chance to jump, The
recorder for this fined Perryman $5 and
the others $2 50 each.
apologize.
Ed. Thompson, who keeps the Texas sa
loon, on Center street, was accused of
using abusive and insulting language to J
McFarlane Mushett. It was proved that
Thompson had called Mushet a bastard,
and that his mother was a female canine,
and told him also if he did not apol
ISisliop Grcgsf'n Winter and Spring
Visitations.
Taylor Wednesday night. .Feb. 19k
Rockdale Sunday Feb. 23
Palestine Ash Wednesday... Feb. 26
Hearne Friday Feb. 28
Calvert Sunday March 2
Owensville . ..Monday night March 3
Bryan Wednesday night.. March 5
Anderson Friday March 7
Navasota Sunday March 9
Bellville Sunday March 16
Willis Wednesday March 19
Huntsville .. .Sunday March 23
Orange Thursday March 27
Galveston Sunday March 30
Harrisburg.. .Thursday April 3
Houston Sunday April 6
Independence Wednesday April 9
Brenham Good Friday and
Easier Day Ap. 11-1^
Austin Meeting op Coun-
cil April 16
Marshall Wednesday April 23
Richmond Sunday April 27
Columbia Thursday May 1
Brazoria. Sunday /May 4
Matagorda.. .Sunday May 11
Caney Sunday May 18
On entering Galveston the traveler first
sights the Tremont House, situated in
the central portion of the city, towering
above all other buildings. This magnifi-
cent structure, erected at a cost of up-
wards of $400,000, is now open to the pub-
lic. The owners have placed*the house
under the able management of Mr. Geo.
McGinle;
wants
no expense in newly carpeting
nishing the building throughout, and the
deb'ghtfully ventilated apartments afford
every convenience of a modern hotel.
Beauclerc, (late of the West find, Long
Branch.) chef de cuisine, with his corps of
talented assistants, is one of the features
which tends to render a sojourn at the
house agreeable. To the traveling public
or permanent guests the Tremont certainly
offers superior advantages to any hotel in
the south at $3 per day.
The Secret Discovered.
Great revolution in Shirt-making! 20
>er cent, commission paid to agents saved
7 purchasing direct from the only Shirt
Manufactory in Galveston. "A word to
the wise is sufficient." Shirts cut? and
fitted on a new and improved plan. Partly
made Shirts, bodies of Wamsutta cotton,
fine linen bosoms and cuffs, guaranteed a
ijerfectfit, ready to be made at home, 0
: 'or $4. Shirts complete, made to order, 6 for
$8 and upwards. G. T. Morris, Postoffice
street (Ballinger & Jack's building). Box
288. ^
The photographic art is making rapid
strides toward perfection. The Lamber-
type, a permanent print in carbon, is the
most valuable recent addition to the art.
These pictures will supplant all others on
account of their durability. Blessing &
Brother are very successful in making this
new style. Their work -compares favora-
bly with the best European productions.
aDoloei:
i, Musne
for having called him a liar, he,
would perhaps never leave the state,
was also asserted by Mushet that Thomp-
son-had seized him by tbe lappel of the
eeaS-wati vrfceeied faint round in a ciroie.
Apple ton's American Cyclopedia.
Appleton's annnal cyclopedia and regis-
ter of important events for 1877, em-
bracing political, civil, military and social
affairs, public documents, biographical
sketches, statistics, etc., has been received
and is fully up to the merit of former
numbers. It is the purpose of the pub-
lishers of this invaluable work to
supply a general index in one vol-
ume of about 800 pages, uniform in
size and price with the cyclopedia, which
will be of much importance, by exhibiting,
in alphabetical order, everything treated
•n the work, whether professedly as the
Bubject of a leading article, or incident-
ally in connection with it. The index lias
heen carefully arranged and will afford to
those who wish to consult the cyclopedia,
facilities not heretofore enjoyed.
Great Jewelry Sale!
Ml Slaw & Bro.
GOD. of TREMONT and MARKET STS.
GREATBARGA1NS
ire Selling Out at Great
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
Yokohama. Jan. 27.—Japan has notified
Mr. Stevens, U. S. charge de affaires, that
any effort to establish treaty relations be
tween the United States and Corea will be
actively assisted by Japan. An American
commissioner, if sent, will be escorted to
the Corean capital, and Japanese moral
and material support will be cor
dially rendered. No such assurance
has been given any other nation. The
financial condition ot Japan has improved.
The French minister M. Geoffray has been
recalled, and will leave Japan next month.
The Japanese chief of police. Gen. Kawa
jai, will start next month on a prolonged
tour of Inspection of the police systems,
prisons, etc., of Europe and America, ac-
companied by a large body of attendants.
Preparations havecommenced for reception
--a- ... — . , j of general Grant. A new residence is to
before Santa Anna, with sevm or eight 1 i*) (unit expressly for him in the precinct
thousand—our families from the Trinity I of Yeddo bay. American professor Morse,
d "
to the Sabine, dragging unprotected
through the rain and snow, along the
margin of tlie Cherokees, that the noble
hearted Maj. Gen. Edmund P. Gaines,
U. S. A., with five hundred United
States dragoons, crossed the Sabine and
took position at Nacogdoches, deter-
mined, if one Texas woman or child
of Imperial college, has discovered and re-
corded evidence of cannibalism in a pre-
historic race in Japan. These are believed
to be the first traces of such prac-
tice. The difficulties between Japan and
Corea have been amicably adjusted. Thoy
were never serious, and have been mag-
nified by parties who seek advantage in
eastern complications. Gen. Saigo.
should fall by these Indians to throw his I brother of Satsuma, the rebel leader, has
» r. I been appointed minister of war. The new
treaty between
uiu a Die management ot air. ereo.
lley, who tborougly understands the
of his patrons. They have spared
Tense in newly carpeting and fur-
FiasT shipment of the season of ?entlg-
tnen^ low quarters, "strap-shoes and Cyt-
fords. just rec d in store. Flatto Bros.
Foa upwards of 80 years Mrs. Whslot's
Soothing Sirup b&s been used for children. It
corrects .cidity of stomach, relieves wind co-
lic. irsentery tod tiiarruea. regulates the bow-
els, Whetheraris'g trom teethm^orothercaus®'
An ali tad well-tried remedy. 15c. a bottle.
HOTEL A.HRITAL8.
Tszxovr Hocss.—John H Dobbs, Macon, 3a;
H vv H Kohinsou, Yorlc: J Rior-
dan. Hound Rock; J St.-rn. New York; 8 B
Ckinmaa. Virginia; J B Caswell, St Louis; J H
vaughan and Tauy, Sequin-: D F Polk, J HWiiey,
Philadelphia; Joseph Brooks, New York; Bea
Dreyfus. New Orleans; A F Smith. Chicago:
Col *nd Mrs Gorlu, tendon, England; C L
Umbstaetter, Pittsburgh; J C Bryea, Texas;
W c Oliver, Houston; Bajdca Tilla, Hess
opera company.
fiiraadtn Hoi-sh.—L s Skinner. Texas; W A
.Brother, St. Louis; R E Paine, Houston; W P
Duer, Hempstead; Auguste Levis, jr.. New Or-
* os,
Wish^gtos H-irsu—T F Cerous, Sar. An.
toojo, Charles ffox and lady. Columbia; Geo
Anode, Memphis; T Kohlm&o. Mobile; Fred
Bars^nthal, St Uoui3; Mrs ilary A Oarland,
Philadelphia.
Tb-3 Stat* Sunday School Conven-
tion.
(To the News.]
Waco, Feb. 13.—Permit me tc call at-
tention to the fact that the next state
Sunday school convention will be held at
Corsieana, beginning April 24>,
It is earnestly desired to make tht» a
memorable event in tlia history of Sunday
school work in the state. Therefore it is
hoped that the schools throughout Che
state will be represented, and that the im-
petus given to the cause by «uch a oonvo
cation of Sunday school worker! will be
felt for years to eome.
Superintendents to whom this may come
ar» requested to send their address im-
mediately to the undersigned, and they
will learn more of the programme. Re-
spectfully, wU- k Hall, Secretary
Sheridan Out shoot Ins.
The following compliments were paid
to Sheridan in Norfolk by an Irish ser-
vant belonging ic Mr. Coke, whe at-
tended him on his shooting excursion,
and which Sheridan retold wilh great
glee Shot the first (the birds all getti
away)—" More power to youy nonort
Did "you see one little fellow drop his
leg as he went off He'll never stand
on his tin toes again." Shot second
(ditto)—" Tare an' a^ere, there they go
But didn't you honor hear the shot rat-
lie among them like past agin a windey>
They'll pray never fj see your honor
agin on this side of the country." Shot
third (birds all off again)—"Thunder
an' 'ouns, but they've cotched it-" After
watchine them awhilo—" There's three
woundeS anyhow, for they had hardly
strength tc fly over yonder hedge; the
divil a wink" of sleep they'll get this
blessed night." Shot fourth (a pheasant
gets away)—" Well 1 never seen a poor
gentleman taken like him; he'li remem-
ber your honor many a lone day for
that. The spalpeen "is carrying "away
more shot than would sit up an iron-
monger at Skibbereen." Shot fifth (a
snipe gets off)—" Botherl You may
crv crake, my fine fellow—von mav
take your long bill to the other world!
You'll wake to-morrow morning with
a lumbago in your soft head." Poor
Sheridan could stand this no longer, but
gave his countryman a fee for his in
genuity and proceeded cn his beat alone
Germany sind tlie Pope.
London, Feb. 15.—The Pali ilall Ga-
zette's correspondent at Rome says; Cor-
dial letters have been exchanged between
the pope and German emperor. conces-
sions made on boti. sides The cardinal!
oppose the pope's acceptance of the civil
list. His holiness decides, nevertheless;
i t,»*E TTfflflBjgflifr ir"c* ohflv the law*
force upon the assailants. It is certain,
no matter what the Indians intended,
that this bold move of the fearless old
soldier and patriot at once determined
them to remain neutral. A few days,
and the victory of San Jacinto removed
all immediate danger, and Gaines with-
drew to fort Jessup, Louisiana, report-
ing his conduct, and the reasons therefor
to president Jackson, whose glorious old
heart responded—amen! The memory
of Gaines should be dear to all Texans,
and it will be as our children become
familiar with our liistoiy.
But the seeds of suspicion and discord
between the whites and Indians still ex-
isted. Isolated murders and lesser out-
rages began to show themselves soon af-
terward. The Pearce family, tlie nume-
rous family of the Killoughs and others,
were ruthlessly murdered. Gen. Hous-
ton interposed his potential voice and in-
fluence to allay the excitement and pre-
serve peace. He had great influence
with the Cherokees, and did all in his
power to stay the tide. But, just as his
first presidency was drawing to a close,
Gen. Rusk, chief militia ofheer of the
republic, fought and won a bloody vic-
tory over the Kickapoos and others in
November, 1838. Gen. Lamar came into
the presidency a little later, already in
deep sympathy with the feelings of the
people, which had been fanned into a
flame by the savage massacre of the Kil-
lough family, and other acts of cruelty.
Exhausting all reasonable efforts at re-
conciliation, or instead, the removal of
the Indians from the very heart of east
Texas, president Lamar resolved on war.
Once determined, no time was lost. Gen.
Kelsey H. Douglass, of the east, was or-
dered to raise the militia. Gen. Tlionuks
J. Rusk, of Nacogdoches, called to his
standard a band of volunteers. Coi
Edward Burleson, with a regiment of
e ■ u. "s and some volunteers, was or-
1 > move from the west.
. as accompanied by vice president
David G. Burnet, Gen. Albert Sidney
Johnson, secretary of war, and CoL
Hugh McLeod, adjutant general, who,
der instructions, made a last effort to
avert a bloody issue, but in vain. Chas.
A. Ogsbury, of the Indianola Bullttin,
was also in the expedition.
On the 12th of July, 1839. this com-
bined force of regulars, militia and vol
unteers attacked the associate Indians in
strong position. The contest was long
and stubborn, and many acts of heroic
daring were displayed on either side.
The tncliaos at length yielded, but only
to fall back and secure a better position.
On the 18th they were pursued some
miles, and found ready for battle in
heavy woods. The scenes of the previous
day were re-enacted. "The Bowl "was
slain, and many Cherokee and other In
dians fell. Tbe Texan loss was consid
erable. President Burnet, Gen. John-
son, Col. McLeod and Maj. Kaufman
(afterwards our distingmshed congress-
man) were wounded. The Indians were
routed, and sought shelter in the dense
bottoms of the Trinity.
And thus ended the last contest be-
tween the Texans and Indians in east
Texas. The power of the associate
bands was broken. Our volunteer
troops were disbanded, and the regulars
resumed their stations on the western
borders. The Bowles was succeeded
by his son, John Bowles, and The Egg,
both well known as leaders among their
people. With the remnant of the Cher-
okees, and some of the other tribes, they
spent some months in the wilderness
higher up the Trinity, while a portion of
their former followers took refuge
among their kindred west of Arkan
sas.
In the fall, John Bowles and The Egg
undertook to lead their followers into
Mcxico, passing entirely above the
settlements. But it so happened that
colonel Burleson was then on a cam-
paign against the wild tribes, with a
i orce of regulars and a few volunteers.
He struck the Cherokee trail, followed
it, and attacked them near the mouth of
the San Saba, in the valley of the Colo-
rado, on Christmas day, 1839. John
Bowles, The Egg, and many warriors
were killed, and twenty-seven women
and children captured. This decided
victory fell with crushing force on the
remnant of the powerful bands who
had for so long a time held sway in
oast Texas. Their power was destroy-
ed, and those left sought refuge also
among their kindred west of Arkansas.
In tnus hastily calling to mind these !
decisive events, as an interesting chapter
in our history, especially to our fellow-
citizens of a later day, it is proposed to
say that they are vrritten wholly from
memory, without access to any paper or j
record to refresh the recollection. We
can not distinctly locate the fields of ac-
tion, thouch they are well known to the
people of "Smith, Busk. Cherokee. An-
ierson and other counties, which now
teem with a thriving population, on the
soil then occupied by the Cherokees and
their twelve associate bands.
Dntil Bayard Taylor's death, hardiy
anv of his friends knew that he had
been twice married, most of them learn
ing the fact for the first time in some of
the obituaries A Philadelphia corre-
spondent gives many particulars of the
first Mr*. Taylor. She was a farmer's
daughter, her name Mary Agnew, who 1
lived near the poet's home, at Kennett
square. She was a comely, delicate
girl, and he an imaginative, romantic
youth, not verv robust, and disinclined
to manual labor, believing that he had a
career before him. The two met, and
fell in love in the usual sentimental
fashion. Nobody thought il would re-
sult in anything."and Mary's parents did '
not wish that it should, for they regard-
ed young Taylor as a dreamy, unpracti-
cal fellow, who would never be able to
take care of a wife. He was engaged,
however, at 19, and after he had return-
ed from abroad and published his
Views Afoot," his rura1. friends were
very proud of Uini. and the parental Ag-
news looked most favorably on his suit
The marriage was long deferred. The
rustic gossips, aud his reputation and
knowledge of the world had partially
cured him of his boyish affection, but
he still saw Mary from time to time, aud
drove hei out one raw day in the late
autumn, and she caught cold, which
brought on consumption. When It be-
came evident that she could not live. It
was decided that they should bt mar
rled, and she rose from her bed by an
effort of will, and buoyed up by excite-
ment, went through the ceremony She
then returned to her bed and never quit-
ted It again, dying sis weeks latei in her
husband's arms. She was buried at
Japan and the United
States is generally discussed by native
newspapers. Surprise is expressed that the
United States should allow a clause to
appear, by which certain important arti-
cles go into effect only by consent of Eu-
ropean nations. American residents here
are equally surprised that the state depart-
ment at Washington should have volunta-
rily subjected itself to affront in this way,
the treaty reads that European
iwers must acquiesce before the United
itates will declare an independent treaty
with an independent country.
Hons Kong, January l(i.—A fire oc-
curred in the commercial district of
Shanghai on January 3d. Loss less than
$100,000.
It has been discovered that Canton is
annually defrauded of about $1,000,000 by
the smuggling of opium.
London, Feb. 14.—A Madrid dispatch to
the Standard states that in cabinet council
premier Canovas del Castello in-
iormed the king that though the cabinet
was of the opinion that the Cor-
tes could legally exist two years
longer lie should shortly suggest
dissolution in order that the elections in
Spain and in Cuba might take place at the
same time and the new cortes discuss the
budget in April. This statement dissil
all rumors of a ministerial crisis ana the
hopes of Sagostists that a dissolution would
be gazetted on the arrival of Gen. Martin
; Campos from Cuba.
London, Feb. 15—Weston arrived at
Halifax at 9.S0 o'clock last night. Ho was
still 171% miles behind time.
A dispatch from Constantinople reports
that about thirty Turkish officials have al-
ready gone to Adrianople. The first Rus-
sian retrograde movement on a large scale
is fixed for the ISth Inst.
The Nome Vremya reports that the
plague has appeared in Bessarabia.
London, Feb. 14.—The bark Ocean Gem,
which put into Mauritius damaged, will be
sold.
London, Feb. 15.—The Daily Ntws dis-
patch from Berlin says, if Bismarck dis-
solves the reichstag, as he is universally
expected to, he will obtain an overwhelm-
ing majority for protection in the ensuing
elections.
Toronto, Okt., Feb. 14.—The interna
tional curling match to-day, eight rinks
a side, Canada vs. the United States, re-
sulted in favor of the Americans, 144 to
las.
i ore ion news.
In the state of Bikaneer last year some
seventy or eighty Hindoo fakirs, declar
ing that their head priest had been un-
justly arrested, sat down outside the
English agent's house and remained there
for eight days, threatening to commit
suicide or to starve themselves to death
unless their alleged wrongs were re-
dressed. Not until their leader had been
released on bail would they touch food,
and they had dug graves and had placed
some of their number in them, to be
buried alive, when they carried their
point
A Yokohoma contemporary states that
the Japanese government have author
ized the issue by a Japanese publisher of
an edition of the Book of Genesis in
Chinese, prepared for the Japanese by
the insertion of the kun-ten, the work of
tlie American Bible society. This is the
first portion of the scriptures the publi
cation of which in Japan has been au
thorized by means of the government
stamp; and, having in view the great
distaste which the authorities have so
long entertained to the introduction of
foreign religions, the fact is significant
and worthy of record.
In London the other day an officer
found and seized a number of sacks of
flour" containing 78 per cent, of plas
tcr of Paris, and proved that a baker had
made up and sold 114 loaves of " bread'
therefrom, but the lord mayor refused, be-
cause of a technicality, to condemn the
lot or to prohibit its sale as flour, though
the health officer produced samples,
and a plaster donkey's head made from
the "meal." Finally the merchant who
had advanced money on the shipment,
on representations that the bags con
tained flour, instituted an action for con
spiring to obtain money by false pre-
tenses and with intent to defraud, and
the importer was arrested.
According to a writer in F¥aser'
Mas/anne, "aCorsican, like an Italian
stabs a man on the smallest provocation
and, like an Irishman, thinks it no dis
honor to shoot at him from behind
stone wall. But robbery and theft are
counted dishonorable, and the Corsican
banditti, therefore, justifiably object to
being confounded with the banditti of
Greece, Italy, or Sardinia. A traveler
is perfectly safe, though the district
through which he travels be infested with
them; and when acts of pillage have
been committed in their name, they have
always executed summary vengeance on
the offender who has thus dared to take
their dreaded name in vain. A poor
man was robbed on the mountains of all
his belongings by one who said that he
was Seraphino, a celebrated bandit, the
oor man went on his way weeping; as
a went, a respectably dressed ~ and
kindly mannered person came up to him
and iked what was the matter. Upon
being told, he took the direction in
which the thief had just gone, and soon
after the poor wayfarer neard a shot
fired. This was followed by the return
of his friend, who brought him back his
•oods and chattels, informing him that
ie thief was dead, and that he himself
was Seraphino, the bandit. Honesty is
a Corsican virtue; so are hospitality and
generosity. Sexual morality does not
appear to be their strong point, though
any insult to an unmarried girl incurs
the implacable vengeance of her rela-
tives.
Mr. D. Swigert's bay horse MahV
stick, 9 years old, by Lever, dam Rebec
ca T. Price, by the Colonel, died on the
3d Inst, from and accident, at the Stock-
wood farm, Soring station. Woodford
county, Ky. The horse while out walk-
ing threw his rider and ran after some
two-year-old fillies in Mr. Swigert'B ave-
nue, and one of the fillies kicked him
above the eye, but *t did not seem tc
hurt him until the fifth day, when he
showed symptoms of paralysis and
■adually grew worse, and died on Mon-
ty afternoon, February -i Mahlstick
ran some nineteen races in his two. three
four-year-old form and won ten,
among them the Louisville cup, in 1878.
He was a speedy, good horse, and is
quite a loss to the Stockwoocl farm
string.
For 30 Pays, Commencing Monday,
February 10, They Offer Their
mmense Stock
At greatly Reduced 7*rtce%, enabling
visitor* to tlie IVIAH1>I GR1S
an opportunity to Pur-
chase Goods at
IGUIItS LOWER TIM EVER!
We are determined to Rcrtnce our Ex-
tensive Stock of
ismond Earrings, Pins and Rings,
Solid Gold Jewelry, Rolled Gold Jewelry. 18 K.
Plain Gold Rings, Black Onyx and Pearl Jew-
elry, Silver Filagree Jewelry, Ladies' Leonine
and Opera Chains, Rings in Cameo, Ajnethyst,
Garnet* Pearl and all otner precious Stones.
Silver and Plated Ware. Table and Pccket Cut-
lery, Scissors and Razors, and OUR IMPORTA-
TION FINE AUTISTIC POTTERY, French and
Royal Dresden China Tea and Dinner Sets, Bar
Fixtures, Wine, Brandy, Whisky aud Cham-
pagne Glasses. A fine line of Paris Fancy
Goods and Bohemian Glass Vases and Toilet
Sets.
tW Call early and make your purchases be-
fore the stock is broken.
2000CLOCKS
;or Sale Regardless of Cost.
s
THE
NEWS JOB OFFICE
The Job Department
^~^F THE NEWS is the largest and mod
complete of any establishment in the south-
west, embracing every style and variety of
Type, Presses and Appurtenances necessary
for the production of
Any Description of Work
that may be desired. Larjre stocla of ereiy
kind and style of
PAPER, C&RDS, ENVELOPS, ETC.,
are always on hand, and none but the most
competent printers and pressmen are en-
ployed.
THE KEWS BINDER?
is complete in all its details, and the duality dfc *
work done will equal that from any
ment in the east or north.
Blank Books Made to Ordeifc
Every description of
RULING AND BINDING
done with dispatch. In fact, everything tha$
may be desired in the binding line executed is
the best style and most reasonable terms.
FOR SALE.
At the News Office,
A FEW COPIES OF THE
Revised Statutes
OF THE STATE OF TEXAS,
As Reported by tbe Commission to
tbe Legislature.
'rice Postage Paid, - * S3 75
AT LAST
IM READY TO WAIT OH CUSTOMERS.
HAVE JUST FINISHED ARRANGING MY
large and elegant stock of
CROCKERY WARE,
GLASSWARE, TINWARE,
WOOD and WILLOW WARE,
PARLORORNAiaENTS,
HANGING-BASKETS,
HOUSE FLRN1S11ING GOODS
of all descriptions. Also a complete assort-
ment of BIRD CAGES, SILVER PLATED
WARE and a thousand other things suitable
for a household. To be sold 26por cent, lower
than they can be bought elsswhere in the city.
PI. SCHRAM,
At Schwartz <fc Burgower's old place, Tremont
street, bet. Mechanic and Strand. fe2 lm
RUR
Deo
URNETT'S
COAINE
A Compound of Cocoanut Oil,
For Promoting tbe Growth and Pro-
serving tbe Beauty of the Hair.
It softens the hair when harsh aad dry. It
soothe? the irritated scalp. It affords the rich-
est lustre. It prevents the hair from falling off.
It promotes ite healthy, vigorous growth. It
is not greasy cor sticky. It leaves no disagree-
able odor. It kills dandruff.
•who have Goods or Wares
FOR SALE,
Consumed or Used
BIT THE
AGRICULTURAL
Should select the Best Medium At
Advertising'.
This is not Through Cir-
culars or Drummers.
The Cheapest and Best Medium is
a Widely Circulated
The Advertising Columns of th«
AND
Baldness.
Philadelphia, May 28, 1877.
Gentlemen— Having used your Cocoaeos for
the past ten or twelve years, I take pleasure in
giving as my opinion that no preparation made
in this country will keep the hair so soft and
glossy, and at the same time allay all irritation
of the scalp. It will most effectually remove
dandruff and prevent the hair from falling out.
THOMAS ROBERTS,
Wholesale Grocer, 30 South Front at.
Scald Head.
Ottawa, III., April 8, 1878.
Messrs. Joseph Burnett & Co.:
Gentlemen—For over two years I have suf-
fered terribly with " scald-head n in its worst
form. A few weeks ago I tried a bottle of your
Cocoaike. The first application gave me relief,
and now tbe disease is effectually cured. I
cheerfully recommend Burnett's Coooaine to
any one suffering with the above complaint.
Yours respectful^, N. C. STEVENS.
Ja7 Deputy Sheriff.
COSTUMES
COSTUMES!
COSTUMES!
FOB HIRE BY
M. ROSENBAUM,
175 Tremont St.
Animal Suits a Specialty.
DBES6 SUITS FOB CALICO BALLS FUB-
NISHED.
Country Orders Promptly Attended To.
MAKBLEIZED IRON MANTLES.
To Architects, Builders and Owners:
WE CAN OFFER GREAT INDUCEMENTS
in marbleized Iron mantles ann gates
marbleized Iron mantles ann gates. Our
Iron mantles are preferred to marble, slate or
any ocher material that can be used for a
mantle.
THXY ARE CHEAPER, MORE DURABLE
and ornamental and need only to
BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED.
Send for catalugue and price list:
B. HORTON & CO.,
701 North Main street, St. Louis,
Manufacturer of mantles and grates and tbe
celebrated Cook Stove "GknsraL." for wocW
and coal, together with full line cook and
heating stoves. febl was feb ap jeaau
A dkradptjl story comet fron? Sierra
valley. Previous to Christmas last there
was a flourishing temperance societv
there. During the holidays certain mel-
ancholy things occurred, and at a subse-
quent meeting of tbe cold-water lodge a
. . . , eood young man moved that those whe
Longwood the name of a meeting-house I had broken their vows be expelled. The
and graveyard of thc propeswve friends, motioI1 waf lost The
ic Chester county, 2o miles from Pkila
delphia. Tiicre Bayard Taylors re-
mains wili bt laid, alone "Witt those of
other members ot his family Before
the civii wa®, yearly meetings of the
friends need to be held at Longwood,
and such men as Garrison, Phillips,
Whittier, Fred Douglass, said Robert
Purves look part in them.
r- PURE
HIGHLY
WE E
Galveston News
Are Offered for this Purpose
upon Reasonable Terms.
A single issne reaches more solid
people than would 100,000 Circular?
or a corps of drummers.
If yon have goods to sell that the
people want, it will pay to adTertise.
TRY XT ONCB
and yon will not abandon the plan.
Humbugs make fortunes by Adver-
tising.
MANAGERS s LEGITIMATE BUSINESS
should profit by this experience.
TERMS REASONABLE I
Now that Spring Is apf reaching If
the time to strike for biutlneSB.
Advertisements for the Weekly Newt
are received np to Friday evening of
each week.
Sustain Home Industries
Galveston News
JOB OFFICE
li Now Prepared to Varalafc, upon
Short Notice,
OFFICIAL BLANKS
OF ETEBY DESCRIPTION ,
AT ST. LOUIS PRICES,
Timber Linda.
Ir the United States the general aTerage
of timber land is put down at 25 per cent,
of the whole area, being excelled by but
four European countrfe*, viz: Horway,
Sweden, Russia and Germany. Another I
fact in connectloD with the L nited State*
might be mentioned, viz: that more than
50 per cent of the families use Buck's Sew
SriUiaat Slove, for wood or coai.
Then a motion was j
made thai ail those who failed te get j
drunk during the holidays be tired out |
Carried. A motion to dissolve the lodge i
was also carried amid wild enthusiasm,
and the temperance meeting adjourned
with three cheers for John Barleycorn.
Dieuiafait says tha; baryta and strontia
are to be found easily in felspars, in the
mica of primitive rocks, in coarse
fine granites, and in syenite. Thesi
rocki he holds art th - original source if
tht earths mentionro. i
Recent experiments by lieutenant |
Mariot, of tbe French navv. show that '
the breeding of the pearl-beading oysters
may be carried on b&e ot uj; edible
bivalve.
^TRACfS
vBt'mfhtt'g Eitbacts are perfectly
pure, and of great strength, the cheapest
and the best, and are for sale in every
principal city and town in the United
States and Can id as.
Housekeepers who study their inter-
ests will demand of their grocer strictly
pure Vanilla only, and refuse to accept
an adulterated compound, which may
render the unscrupulous dealer a larger
prott " ~
Thoughtful people Should read ti«
testimonials beiow, from some of
best known Grocers in the U. S> .
Strictly standard, '
—Pxbe & Tilford, New Tore.
Have adopted them excl jsitely.
—Jos. R. Peebles' Sons, Cincinnati.
Out unicersal satisfaction.
—David Xicholson, St. Louu.
The ten best. „ I
—Rockwood°Bbos., Chicago.
Wt prefer them to any otA^. j
—McIlvaise <t Co., Philadelphia.
The best in use. !
_3. S. Pieece & Co., Boston, j
Give the most perfect satisfaction.
—Cutting Packing Co.,
San Francisco.
Groiting in fator.
Clark A Header, New Orleans.
Always up to the standard. .
—david c&awfobd, montreal '
QOUNTY CLERKS, DISTRICT CLERK%
Justices of the Peace, Sheriffs, Tax Collector^
Attorneys, Real Estate Agents aad SotaiM
Public supplied with the
Bluki Required In tHelr Bespee*
tlve Offlrei.
la ordering work copies of the hUnks fle
sired should be forwarded, so u to piuro#
mistakes.
When the place tc send Blanks caa not b»
reached by express, tbe postage neciaan J W
prepay the packake will be added to the chaqp
for the blanks.
No Pains will be Spared to Fnrntafe
Work Equal, If not Superior,
to any Done In ox Out
of tbe State.
Send in Tour Orders and Judge tat
Yourselves the
Quality and Prices of the Wort
rpHE UNDERSIGNED RECOMMENDS HlZ
sel! to tbe public for subscription* Co EagU^I
arwi German Periodicals. He will dallror ifad
within tbe city, or mail thezn to stife*
scribers outside, aad appoint* either of (fed
following places for orders to be left: 5o< 164
Winnie street, between 23st and 2Sd; BfFT.TtlCII
BROS.. Market street, between 21st aad
L LOVE*BERQ, corner 22d and Strand j ft
MOO NET, corner Tremont and Market. Ad*
dress letters to I. HO LUTEIN,
nodi 3m su to tb 4p Box 579.0
Niatzos.
OKDICRS FOR MATZOS AND OTHTK A*
tides for Pesaoh will be token till K&rus
10 by
A. DREYFUS, ^
Dealer in all kinds of
Fancy and Family Grocetiet, ^
fM UaabD M MtRETTT STREET,
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.
The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 283, Ed. 1 Sunday, February 16, 1879, newspaper, February 16, 1879; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth461732/m1/4/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Library Consortium.