Texas Countryman. (Bellville, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 1, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 6, 1865 Page: 2 of 2
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COUNTRYMAN.
VOL. C.
No. 1.
Bollville, Austin County, Tosas.
SEPTEMBER G, 1865.
4
JIT The Press, Type and Fix-
tures of the Ilellville Countryman
Offico are for hale. Any one wishing
to purchase a printing establishment
would tlo well to apply soon.
GT The ostensible oí this ^fillet
is absent from the sanctum, and hns
left (me) us here to tumble over the
type and innko them say what we
please. [We'll be very careful how
we talk for we like? to got«stove up'
once for speaking haH' what we be-
lieved.] Well, he's off and we've
got the quill and chair editorial, and
shall endeavor to keep Ilellville
straight at least for one week. We'll
endeavor to tell the truth so for as is
consistent with " Knights of the
<¿uill," nor will we always be too
punctilious in small matters for fear
«iL tarnishing the dignity oí the pro-
fession. We are foment everything
ibit is calcinated to create bickerings
and party fends,'• in a social as well
as in a national capacity ; the friend
and arbiter of that which is best cal-
culated to elevate (he human race
to the highest degree of wealth, so-
liability, and intellectuHity, We
jnit the Countryman afloat this week
;it ;iii(l agreeable to our nu n will and
bidding, and the editor has kindly
tendered us tile use of the office for
n short t'uie. How long we shill
continue will depend greatly upon
(lie amount of patronage you bestow
tipoiiiis; if promising, we Avill con-
tinue some weeks yet, if not we will
give you <¡io fruit, of our quill and
scissors no longer. If you like to
VH'-e enterprise flottri'di, take stock.
[ IT V,. Wells MaUliev. s, County
Clerk, 1'. l'\ Elliott, District Clerk,
and S. lli'ewer. Assi'fsor and Collect-
or, ail retire from * (!ice in a lew days
to give place to ¡be new administra-
tion. They have.:!! held office many
.Vims in ííii.-; county.find have never
been known to b'lr.iy that cni>fiiiei* c<
¡reposed in tJiem by their constitu-
ents, r.ud iliev retire conscious of
%!
Ji;iving been faithful pubii«r HervawJs.
Mr. ■>. W. Manni.ig, Co. Treasurer,
and Mr. \V. L. Sliel!;tini,\Si':eiili, also
I'eiire wi'li the great ful wishes of the
people lor ¡V'tir future prosperity.
There are others who have been
public, servanis in this county, who
have discharged their duty faithfully,
and :i remembrance of a genero
public will follow them to the shades
of ret i racy.
ÍaF' We are prepared to print eve-
ry description of blanks that may
be needed in' County, District, Pro-
bate, or Justice's Court, in a neat
stylefand "at., reasonable rates. Let
us have your patronage friends ; en-
courage this Countryman ; he'd like
to gotVhold of enough greenbacks to
buy himj^WA of bacon.
IdP^.Our townsman Mr. Charles
Manor has just returned from a visit
to Lavacca and Dewitt counties,
where he has been in search of a
now home to move to. lie did not
succeed in finding a place that suited
him, and luis returned contented to
remain in Austin Co., ns he saw no
lands in a body in all his travels to
equal the lands here for either stock
or agricultural purposes. lie also
«stated that thero was considerable
sickness in that portion of country
through which ho passed, though lie
did not hear of many deaths.
G?3 Tho village is beginning to
assume a livelyjappenrance.
We are pleased to greet into
our sanctum Judge C. B. Oney,
who has boen recently appointed
Chief Justice of this county. The
Judge is in fine health, and bears
a pleasant, affable countenance. He
expresses his desire for getting coun-
ty court organized as soon as prac-
tidable, nnd tor this purpose he makes
a call through our columns upon the
Commissiorers and other county ofli-
ceos to assemble at Bell vil lo and be
qualified.
The friends and scholars of
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Young, will be
pleased to learn that they both pass-
ed through our village one day last
week en rotJc for their home on the
peninsula. Both were in fino health;
the Col. as fat and jovial as ever; he
said he intended to hug the co; st the
rest of his life, eat^oysters and die
happy. May success attend them.
OP We had the pleasure of a
call into our aanc'um from Messrs.
E. F. & E. M. Smith, of Cliappell
Hill, two* of our old mess mates in
ho notorious 20th Regt. These
young men soldieredjwith us all thro'
the war; they both sustained the
reputation in camp of good soldiers,
and the trials of camp proved them
to bo gentlemen.
Ilellville, in Austin County, must
be the poorest part of God's creation.
The Countryman, an excellent news-
paper published in that place, does
not contain one single advertisement
¡rom its own county. "What kind of
people have you there, friend Oster-
hout'{ Or do you live there by your-
self? and how do you manago to live?
Pull up stakes and leave the place.
(Jo to the Fegee islands, the north
pole, or any where else, but get away
from .Ilellville, it, don't deserve a
name, even !—Ji ¡/'arson Ji/Kjjfecut''.
There is too ir.ucli truth in our
eolempornry's remarks. Public spir-
it is a dead letter hero af present.
We are not entirely alone here—
there are some business men of all
I'l.'.sses, but tliev are too modest to
%■'
advertise. We 'thought of coming to
v n o
.Jefferson, as^that little place appears
to support four newspapers.
Therejjhas been considerable
sickness in ¡his neighbor! < d of late,
principally billions fever. We hear
of no deaths, though our energetic
physicians are constantly " in the
SHUblh .''
—
rjT Our colored freed man, who
had tho misfortune to loso all his
(Sunday duds a few dnyn ago, by
allowing another freedman to wear
I hem oil', caught up with the, gentle-
man in Brenham and turned him over
to the military authorities. Wiley
advertised the gent and by that means
found him and got his clothing.
The "New Era" is title of a
new paper ju^t started at La Grange,
risen upon the ruins of tho " True
issue." The " New Era" is edited
with much spirit and ability by Mr.
J. W. Matthews. Terms $-1 per ann.
in advance. We place the Era on our
X list. _
E3P The ticket nominated at a re-
cent Convention held in this County,
on a Sunday, did not take with Gov.
Hamilton at Austin. Is it not a
fair inference that the Governor
thinks there is plenty of time to hold
political caucuses besides Sundays ?
We hope that this is tho last politi-
cal meeting wo shall hear of being
held on Sunday in this county. The
rebuff of the Governor is severe, and
wo hope the lesson will bo remem-
bered.
Ex-Gov. Murrah died at
Monterey, Mexico, on tho 3d of
August.
A OP The weather for tho past few
days has been quite pleasant.
ET The X. O. Picayune of the
22d ult., contains tho proceedings of
the Mississippi Convention held at
Jackson on the 21st August. The
^Convention was harmonious, and
passed tho constitutional amendment
by a vote of 86 to 11. Slavery or
involuntary servitude, otherwise than
relates to the punishment of crime,
defined by civil authority, is to be
abolished within the limits of the
State. Freedmen are to be protect
ed in person and property, and guard
them and the State against any evils
which may arise from their sudden
emancipation. The Convention also
passed an ordinance for a general
election on the first Monday of Octo-
ber for members of Congress, Legis-
lature nnd State officers. Special
elections at tho samo time for county,
district, judicial aud ministerial of-
ficers.
School commenced in this
place on Monday, Prof. Prouty, prin-
cipal. All who design sending should
hurry up. Tho Professor lias had
many years' experience as a teacher
of youth. Try him.
TO THE PEOPLE OP AUSTIN CO.
THE undersigned has been ap-
pointed by llis Excellency, A.
J. Hamilton, to the office of
Chief Justice of this County. It
becomes my duty, by tho Proclama-
tion of the Provisional Governor, in
addition to the ordinary duties of my
office, to administer tho oath of am¿
nesty, which is necessary to entitle
you to representation in tho Conven-
tion soon to be called to amend the
constitution, and put the State iuto
constitutional relations with tho gen-
eral government.
A number of County and Beat
officers have been appointed, and
others no doubt will be, as tho wants
of tho people may require. In the
discharge of my duties, I shall need
the aid and assistance of tlio officers
and the people. I desire that con-
ciliation and harmony may prevail in
our councils; that tho officers may
he prompt and active in the discharge
of tho duties of their offices, and
that an " era of good feeling" may
be inaugurated among tho people.
I hereby notify newly appointed
officers of the county to meet me at
Bollville on SATURDAY tho 9th
day of September, 1SC/5; and should
also be pleased to meet as many of
the people there at tin* same time, as
may find it convenient to attend.
The co-operation and assistance of
the people are solicited in tho culti-
vation of tho arts of peace; in the
restoration and preservation of good
order; and I respectfully invoke them
to come ' forward with alacrity and
take the steps necessary to entitle
them to aid in the restoration of reg-
ular constitutional government to the
State, with as little delay as may
consist with the general good."
C. B. ONEY,
Chief Justice Austin County.
Sept 4tli 1SG5. lw
CIRCULAR.
The undersigned has established
himself in an office in the CITY OF
HOUSTON, nearly opposite tho
Rusk House, where he is prepared to
do a General Commission and, Fam-
ily Grocery Business. He will givo
his special attention to selling Cotton,
Wool aud other Country produce,
and to purchasing for his country
patrons any articles they may order,
at tlic lowest market rates. Hp ex-
pects to have on hand, about the 1st
of December a large amount of
FAMILY GROCERIES,
which ho will sell on reasonable terms;
until that time, lie will purchase for
customers any article of groceries,
free of Commission.
Orders accompanied by the Cash,
Cotton or other produce will be
promptly attended to. He solicits
his numerous friends and acquaintan-
ces throughout the State to give him
a trial. Respectfully,
J. N. DANIEL.
Houston, Sept. 5th, 1S65.
Rusk Hoiiwe,
HOUSTON, TEXAS.
R. 0. LOVE,
PROPRIETOR.
Splendid accommodations for Ladies.
List of Letters
Remaining in the Post Office at Boll-
ville, August 'Jlst., 1SG5, which if
not taken out by the 1st. of Decem-
ber, 18G5, will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office, Washington City, D.C.
A
Allen, Maj L Akins, Thomas. ■
Allen, Mr L A
V
Burleson, A B Bailey, J R
Bell, J Bagley, J L
Berquor. Adolph 2 Barrow, T E
Bradden, A J Barker, E C
Bailey, Bell Bell Joseph,Mr J
Burditt, Maj M Ball entine, W
care W E Crump
C
Cochrane, Tom Campbell, W O
Crump, W E Catlin, .J II
Chilton, Mrs EP Cowen,MissEmily
Coleman, Dr W L Cloud, J N
Clanahan, GWN Cloud, J
D
Dunn. Capt, B F. Dunn, Capt.
E
Engleking, S Edwards, T F
English, T W
F
Eraser, N B Faddes, R P
Fulks, Jacob Foote, Dr F
G
Granow, H 3 Gutierres, N 5
Gandy, A R Giern, John
Greer, E B
H
Harris, Ben Esq Howard, A
Harrison,Capt G SHellar, J 1)
Hackworth, Hathaway, R'bt 0
J
Jones, R M
K
Kaicheley, Charl Kniglit, Louis
L
Locke, M L McLeod, Christina
Lewis, H
M
Marten, N Miller, Miss L P
Modawell, J A Milhous, Miss A E
Melchill, Capt J D Merrinetlier, J
Match ell, J B
N
Nichols, Miss F E Nichols, S
0
Oliver, A J 2 Odium, Capt F II
P
Penn, A C 3 Parker, E P
•11
Reams, Miss C Rutherford S L
Roach, Col Handle, Maj J A
Rogers, 11 M Raley, S B
llenner, Thorn
S
Sellare, Sirs Carl Schmidt, IT
Sherrili, Mrs E Stivens, W B
Schenk, Esq Sullivan, D W
T
Tei.y, IT M Tory, Weeley
Wooko Ward, N P
Waluizek, F White, Col J B
Wei din, J M
Í3P Persons calling for any of the
above letters will please say they are
AnvEimsiii).
G. KOCIT, P. M.
Circular,
Or itch op Provost Marshal Gen. )
DISTRICT OF TEXAS. ;•
Galveston, June 528, JSCS. )
All persons formerly slaves are earnest-
ly enjoined to remain with their former
masters, under such contracts as maybe
made for tlio present time. Their own
interest as well as that of their former
master, or other parties requiring their
services, renders such a course necessary
and of vital importance, until permanent
arrangements uro made under the auspices
of the Freodman's Bureau. It must be
borne in mind, in this connection, that
cruel treatment or improper use of the
authority given to employers will not be
permitted, whilst both parties to the
contract made, will be equally bound to
its fulfillment on their part.
No person formerly a slave will bo per-
mitted to travel on the public thorough-
fares without passes or permits from their
employers, or to congregate in buildings
or camp at or adjacent to any military
post or town. They will not be subsisted
m idleness, or in any way except ns em-
ployees of tho Government, orilleases of
extreme destitution or sickness, and in
such eases tho officers authorized to order
the issues, shall bo the judge as to the
justice of the claim for such subsistence.
Idleness is sure to be productive of vice,
and humanity dictates that employment be
furnished these people, while the interest
of tho commonwealth imperatively de-
mands it, in order that the present crop
may be secured. No persons,' white or
black, and who are able to labor, will be
subsisted by the Government in idleness,
and thus hang as a deadweight upon those
who are disposed to bear their full share
of tho public burdens. Provost Marshals
and their assistants throughout the Dis-
trict are charged with using every means
in their power to carry out the instructions
in letter and spirit.
Hy order of
Major General GRANGER.
[Signed] R. G. LAUGHLIN,
Lt. Col. «V Provost Marshal l)ist. of Texas
Appointments by tho Governor.
judiciary.
Colbert Caldwell, Judge 7th District
HCLbdigo. do 15th do
R W Scott, do lGtli do
J L Henry, Dist Att'y 15th do
G II Noonan, Judge ISth do
J R Shook, Dist. Att'y 18th do
A P Wiley, do do 7th do
Wm II Ledbetter, do Is. do
E Perry, Co Clerk, Travis County
F Coupland, Dist Cl'k do do
A R Morris. Ass & Col do do
Up to the timo of going to pres.}
seventy-five counties have been or-
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To The Public.
I HAVE PREPARED a Digest of the
Constitutions and Statutesof Texas,
in force,, with those repealed, as noten
under each amended or substituted sec-
tion; and also notes of the decisions of
the Supreme Courts of Texas and of the
United States, (down to <lio time of
publication) bearing upon every section,
repealed and in force, as to show clearly
under proper alphabetical heads, anal y-
tically and chronologically arranged, ti.e
laws in force, and those upon which rights
depend, or which have been the subject
of judicial decisions ; so as to enable the
student, thr bar, and the Courts to con-
sult, at a glance, and in tho samo place,
tho old law. tho mischief and tho remedy.
The plan of numbering tho articles and
the notes so as to have no repetitions has
been observed; tind wherever thero has
been reference, by the Supreme Court of
Texas, or of the United Siatos, to either
the Digests of Hartley or Oldham &.
White, their numbering will also bo pre-
served, so as to render many opinions
intelligible, which will not bo so, when
these Digests shall be no longer accessi-
ble.
Tho plan will also contain an appendix,
which will embrace the Statutes of the
United States, and such of those of the
"Confederate States" as will bo of use in
the Courts of Texas. The work has been
examined and approved by some of the
best legal minds of Texas. It will bo all
that years of research and careful noting,
arranging and indexing could make it.
It is my intention to go North, within a
few weeks, to have tho work published
in the latest style of lpw printing and
binding in the United States. Those
desiring copies, can forward mo TEN
DOLLARS Specie, or its equivalent and
it will be sent to their address. Should
tho published price bo less, tho balance
will be refunded. Those really wishing
so indispensable a work, are expected to
pay in advance, so as to aid and cheapen
the publication.
My own address during the printing,
will bo at Washington City, D. C.
And I ofier my services to those desir-
ing to prosecute claims for money or
special amnesty and to thoso merchants
desiring my services in the Eastern cities.
My facilities willl present superior, ad-
vantages. As every one will necesarily
involve some expense and correspondence,
n retainer corresponding to the magni-
tude of the business must invariably ac-
company the application far my services.
For the present, letters can bo addressed
t.> mo at Austin, or to I. A. & Geo. W.
Paschal San Antonio. Notice, will be
given of my departure.
GEO. W. PASCHAL.
Austin, July 4th, 1865. e43-t.l'.
THOMPSON'S HOUSE
(Opposite the Catholic Church.)
GALVESTON
THE uudersigned, formerly of the
RUSK HOUSE, Houston, has opened
a House in Galveston, and is now prepar-
ed to accomodate former customers .awl
the traveling public generally;
His furniture is new, and bistable will
be supplied • with tho best the market
affords. M. F. THOMPSON.
FAMIH HOIJM;,
HOUSTON, TEXAS
COL. J.H.MURRAY,
PROPRIETOR.
This well known house is now open for
the reception of visitors and travelers and
every attention will be paid to seenje the
comfort of its guests. Give me a call.
m
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