The Texas Countryman. (Hempstead, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 48, Ed. 1 Friday, April 16, 1869 Page: 2 of 4
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ELLIOTT * RANKIN.
kditobg, nrnimu * «opiubtobs.
wutrrrxdP, tkxas.
tF A. Egas, 53 Main Street, Houston,
Texas, ha* always on hand a Cm assort-
ment of.Fnncj Groceries—Wines, and L>-
nfall kinds—tbo best that can be
quaes i an sinus—we oes iu*v ca
foond in any market^ Be sore and give
hiwaeaiL n38-tf.
ty Misa Rawlings having declin
ed teaching school at Hempstead—
Mia., Bay la will oommence teaching
on Monday next, at the house for
mcily occupied by Mias Rawlings.
Mm. Bayle Is too well known as a
teacher to need. any comment or in-
quiry. Bee card.
We hope oar friecds will not
my «ton confidential inquiries
as to who is the author of any alrticles
that may appear In our paper. No
sooner doea an article appear over a
ficticious signature, than we ore bor-
ed with a dosea inquiries as to who
the author is. We do not wish to be
impolite, but we most decline expos-
ing the namea of tbdse who do not
wish to write over their proper eig.
nature.
Wo have been shown a circu-
lar of S. E. LffiB 8c Co., of Galreaton,
headed cheap transportation, in which
they propose to take contracts for the
construction of narrow gongo Wooden
Railroads, wherever the citizens of
any county may wish and can com-
mand the necessaiy means to pay for
it. The costs,, they say, will be about
one-sixth that of iron roads.. These
roads are intended to operate by borse
power and principally for short lines
as feeder? to the main trunk roads.
Some of our citizens are discussing
the propriety of constructing such a
road from this place to tbo Pineries,
some twenty or twenty-fire miles
from here, with a view of a chcap
transportation of lumber—snch a
thing would be of great advantage,
not only tí Hempstead, but to all
points West of us, and we hopo that
it will before a great while be accom-
plished . If made a success from the
saw-mills to this place, it would no
doubt, in a short time, be extended
across the Brazos to the Western part
of our comity, and afford our people
there not only an easy and cheap
transportation tor the lumber they
need, but also greater facilities for
getting their crops to market.
ty By act of Congress we are pla.
ced hi the hands of the President.—
The President says he wants us re
constructed. We say we are willing
aud have been for four years.
Here Grant, we give ourselves away,
Ha all that wo can do.
If we are saved it must be by grace
—our efforts are all in vain. We
have tried to fulfill all your command
menta, but it seems vengeance is not
yet glutted. It matters but little to
us whether you reconstruct us or let
flfi reconstruct ourselves, since it must
bo done your way. If we must—as
we are told we must—elect such men
as suit you and Congress* You
leave us no free will in the matter,
and it would save time if you would
elect them yourself. If you should
in the dispensation of your beneficent
providence see proper to savo us, iu
tho name ot all tbat is good save us
sure enough, and do not leave us any
longer to be haunted by these little
carpetbag and scalawag devila.
We are in receipt of a copy of
the Illuminated Western World,
published in New York, This is a
beautifully illustrated eight page pa-
per, published weekly and devoted
to literature. Price 93 per annum,
and well worth the money. Address
Western World Company, Box 4929
New York.
1=#" Vffi have received the Amer-
ican Stock Journal for April—well
filled with good articles on many sub-
jects connected with stock of all kinds.
All who are engaged in stock raising
—and who in Texas is not to some
extent—could not invest the price of
this periodical to better advantage
than to Bend for it: Specimen copies
sent free. Address N. P. Boyer &
Co., Publishers, Pjurkersbuig, Pa.
The financial condition ot the
L nited States lias recently been the
subject of a report transmitted by the
Secretary of tbo British legation at
Washington to the Euglish foreign
office. Tho Secretary, it is stated,
««ports that thy resources of tho Uni-
ted Sutes a/c so ample, and the
character of the people so energetic
an ^ industrio^, that a suspension of
their wonted prosperity cau only bo
regarded ¡IS temporary.
Local Correspondence.
Hbmpstkad, April 15,1869.
Editort JVwi OhsUrynnn:—
As Capt. LftNciprflft is now un-
der avien to nmve aod'will, in a day
two, leave this community, I have
thought it a fitting occasion to put
pen record, my tertimony to bis self
sacrificing devotion to the sick of his
command two yeara ago, when that
terrible scourge, yellow fever, Visited
oar devoted little city. It is iU such
dreadful times that a man developes
his true character. Base metal is then
sure to be detected, and tho genuine
article is as sure to ha discovered.
Capt. Lancaster, by his fair dealing
and just decisions—by his honorble
and gontkmanly deportment—has
won the confidenco and esteem of all;
and mil carry with him their good
wishes.. But I am of the opinion that
very few persone—and more espe-
cially, his superiors in command- -
have a just conception of the extent
of his labors of mercy on tbat mem
orable occasion. As I hras the medi-
cal attendant of the command at tbat
time, I had the moat ample opportu-
tnnities to observe all that transpired;
so that what I shall say will not be
from hear say—but from actual ob-
servation. Capt. L. was himself the
first of the command to succumb to
the disease. Ho was quite ill for
several days, aud then gradually re-
coved. But long before convalescence
have glided into full recovery, his
magnanimous spirit would not brook
restraint; and despite' the cautions and
warnings of hie medical adviser, he
undertook the superintendence of bis
sick men. It is an admitted fact that
yellow fever patients require very
close watching—good nursing is half
the battle. The want of suitable
nurses was the great trouble. Capt.
L'b conscientious scruples, his human-
ity, bis generous and noble nature
would not allow him to ignore these
facts, and to indulge in that quiet and
repose which his own shattered health
so much needed; for it is a notorious
fact that an attack of yellow fever
leaves tho system in an exceedingly
weak and debilitated condition—re-
quiring weeks and months tor thor-
ough recuperation.
He loved his men like a father, and
was not willing that they should suf-
fer for the want of proper attention.
This could be insured only by-per-
sonal .supervision. He deliberately
counted the cost, and determined to
risk his own life for the welfare of
those entrusted to his care. For
weeks, he made it an invariable rule
to viMt each sick man soveral timos
during the day; and at all hours of the
night he was around on his inspect-
ing tours, to see for himself, that the
Surgeon's instructions were faithfully
carried out, and that the nurses were
doing their duty; very frequently he-
did not pretend to undress for sleep,
but would catch a nap, as it were, on
tbo wing. By his request, the diet
prescription for each day was sent to
bim as soon as made in tho morning,
and nothing was taken to the sick in
the Bhape of food, until he had first
inspected it, to see whether or not it
was properly prepared. In many in-
stances, I havo known him to send
ont and get delicacies for tho men and
make his own experienced cook pre
pare them in a tempting manner for
the delicate stomachs of. the poor in-
valids.
And now, a word in conclusion.—
Capt. Lancaster's health has been se-
verely undermined by tho terrible or
deal through which he passed in min-
istering to tho wants of bis men on
this trying occasion, and what has
been his reward ? Truly, the con
sciousness of having acted the noble
parts he did, is reward enough. But
does not such au exhibition of disin-
terested devotion to duty merit, at
least, the thanks of the government ?
Amicus,
Another frightful accident occur
red on the Toledo, Peoria and War-
saw railroad at 12:30 on March 30,
jnst east of Eureka. Tho eastern
bound freight train, while crossing a
bridge 300 feet long at that placo,
was thrown from the|track by a broken
rail. The engine was pitched from
the bridge, turning a complete som-
mersault in its desccnt and lighting
on its wheels. Nine cars were de-
tached and very badly damaged.
ri he engineer, W. W. Mor gan, was in-
stantly killed, and the fireman Corrcy
was severely injured. Seventy-five
feet of tho bridge was torn away, and
the whole thing, bridge, train and road
are • fearful wreck.
KT" According to the annual registra-
tion report the fatality of consumption
has decreased nearly twenty-five per
cent in Massachusetts during the past
fifteen years.
g j
Wo have fair weather «rain.
Am Attempt to Murder.—
Murff was arreted at Chappell Hi!
last week, charged with attempting
to murder his allele, Jerry *u#S«
When anwteil he made i "
auoe^drawing his revolv...
ipeHedthooffiogr-tofire.^
ted round the skull and the
er burnt a portion of his face
eve. The eye wiU probably be lost.
Jerry "languisheth in the calabooeo."
—BrenAam Banner: 8 V f
It is strange whatindifference
editors manifest in furnishing'their
readers with the local new# of tU
Which It
HESPb'lkib.
receipts at that port
All peradas
griete
ted to
J. T. GMIFFIX & CO.
Hempstead, April Sd, 1809-tf.
W Seiiw 3
«11 the Mfeqjtioa of
Uthrir
day, with tho correctness
demands. By reference to
Countryman, it will beseen that the
aforesaid arrest took place near the
city of Hempstead.—Texas Country-
man.
The same fault can rarely be found
in your columns for the very good
reason that local items are a rarity.—
In the case quoted, we took all the
pains any local could take; obtained
the name and ofionse from the prison
register, and the facts from the officer
iu charge, who obtained them from
tho officer making the arrest. We
expect it was near Hempstead, bnt
possibly nearer Chappel Hill. What
has Washington county to do with
Austin county jail birds l—Brenham
Banner.
Ab! locals items a rarity in our
columns! Why, George, we fhrnish
our readers with át least a column ot
intepe&ting, spicy locals every week,
and correctly at that. Yes, the arrest
took place near Hempstead—just 1J
miles South of Hempstead—not quite
so near Chappell Hill as yon sup-
posed, friend George, What has
Austin county to do with Washington
county jail birds ? That's what we
want to know. Bnt from the tone
the frequent Telegraphic dispatches
received from Brenham by the civil
officers here, ordering arrests to be
made by them, it seems that
are expccted to have more to do with
them than is desired by our worthy
Deputy Sheriff.
'8 Cochrane. N
Cramer, Thos E
Calvit, F J
The total gold coinage up to
1866, of tbo tbreo principal nations
of the globe, was as follows: France
$1,302,220,914; Great Britain, $935,
241,460; tho Un'ted Sates, $845,536
592; total $3,098,855. There now
remains in circulation, it is estimated
about $300,000,000 of tho United
States coin.
Weekly Cukrkncy State men*
—The amonnt of fractional currency
received during the wook from tho
Printing Bureau was $428,628. The
shipments to thefAssistant Treasurer
at New York were $200,000; to New
Orleans, $100,000; to national banks,
$152,253. Treasurer Spinner holds
in trust for national banks, as security
for circulation, $342,740,100, and
for public deposits $32,413,350. The
national currency issued during the
week amounted to $159,160, and the
total to date is $313,460,896. The
mutilated bills returned amonnted to
$12,506,175; insolvent bank notes
returned, $1,058,398; fractional cur
rency redeemed during tho week.
$563.335. "íhe total circulation at
this date is $299,896,323.
Latest News.
A wife of thirteen has been divor-
ced in New York.
St. Petersburg is to have a botani-
cal congress in May.
Boston wiil celebrate tbo 4th ol
July, id part, by a velocípedo race-
The snow is only six feet deep on
the Rocky Mountains.
Leg school-houses, to tho number
of 831, still exist in Indiana.
The French vineyards employ six
millions bands.
Two velocipediBts have wagered
$1500 that they can trundle from New
York to Chicago.
Brigham Young's twelve apostles
havo forty-one wives. Ono of them
has six, and none leBS than two.
Fifteen thousand valentines passed
through the Now York Post Office on
the 14th and 15th.
Brick Pomeroy states in his Dem-
crat that he pays taxes on more tban
$250,000.
The Courier des Etats Unis calls
Sumner "the Don Quixotto of the
niggers."
Tho silk manufacturers of Califor-
nia have growing 1,175,000 mulberey
trees. The total production of raw
silk in the State last year was 1917
pounds.
One of the citizens of Lynchburg
returned an income of $95,000 last
year. He is probably the richest
man in Virginia.
General Longstreet'e position is
said tobe worth $3,500 a year and
pickings.
An ex rebel lately returned to bis
fannin Tennessee, dug up $10,000
in gold, and "vamosed."'
There are ae venty-ono lady students
in the Kansas Stale Agricultural
College. They are drilled every day.
An establishment in St. Louis, Mo,
has turned out during the past vear
25,000 well-buck«ts. It afso makes
100 iifiii kegs per dry,
edfbr:
Jackson, Je
LKennon,!
Matlock, TéosH
Carson,.Sallié Middlobrtok, Jo
Drydeo, ThosH MitcBell.Mary A B
^ ** EE Petty,Goo W 3
; Pearee, J M T
PWeKG'i
Rncker, Rev M
Staatp, W A
Stokes, Sarah
HayfordCharlotte, Signor, H C
Harnel, Mary J. Summer, James
Hay, Amanda
Harris, HF 3
Jolly, Newton .2
Jackson, A B
Persons
ed letters wiff
its , "W am prominorr nato t
Peebles for $ll&50 eoin, bearing 10
Mat interest per annum, aid that the
s ¡deration of the sanie, was lota 1,8,3,4
in Ueck a . 837, in tW tewaof
Hempstead, Austin county, Texas;
thai p^tjákimif isC near t|e iearer of siid
note, WMeh isdue and urtpaid, praying for
Judgment and foreclosure or Vendor'a
Mewpeareasd'Mc.
Esgun, C
Ffflrfns.jp 2
Prasiar, Helen
Fox, John . 3
Godson M'
Thomas, John
White, Ahjx
Wbela'i, John
Zeigler, Joseph
fot the- above nam-
Bay advertised.
W. AHRENBECK, P. M.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Do not Trifle with Danger.
A single spark may kindle a flame that
will comuna a cite, and small ailments
neglected, fear end la- fatal disorders.
Bearing thisfoetin mind, let the first symp-
toms of debility or nervous prostration do
met promptly with invigorating treatment.
Foremost among the vegetable tonics of
the age stands HOSTETTEtTS STOM-
ACH BITTERS, and whenever the vital
powers seam to languish, or there is any
reason fo suspect that the animaL func-
tions essential to the susto nation and pur-
ification of the body are imperfectly per-
fromed, this invaluable iavigorant and ant-
iseptic should at oaee he resorted to. In-
digestion almya predaces weakness of
the bodily powers. Sometimes it happens
that the appetite demands mere food than
the atomaekeaadjgeefc though not more,
perhaps, than is required to keep up the
full strength of the frame. The osject.
under aoeh cireamattaees, is to increase
the digestive capacity of the assimilating
organ, se as to make it equal to the duty
imposed upon it by. tho appetito, and cap-
able of supplying the building material of
lie system as last as it is required. This
gastne
juioe. and the result is that the solvent is
mingled with the food In suflteient quantity
to convert all i ta nourishing particles into
pure and wholesome element. If, on the
ot her hand, there is a deficiency of appet-
ite, withrat any corresponding deficiency
of digestive power, the effect of the tonic
is to stimulate a desire for food. In nine-
teen eases out of twenty, headache, nausea,
nervousness, fainting-fits, spasms, and,in-
deed, moat of the casual aches and pains
to which humanity is feobject, proceed pri-
marily from indigestion complicated with
biliousness; and for both theae complaints
ltoKTETTKR's Stomacu Bitters are re-
commended as a speedy and certain rem-
edy. í '
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A.T the urgent solieitatioa of my friends
in Hempstead, I have consented to open a
room for instruction is Vocal aad Instru-
mental ansie. .One adult efans in vocal
music wi|lhe saened ¿a Wednesday nights,
and a JfifsnHe class on 8aturday after-
noons. I will aleo give private leseena on
dm piano and in vocalization, at the houses
of theae who. may deaire it,
H.St. GEOKGK DOUGLAS.
Hempstead, April 16-tf.
SCHÓOLNOTICE
A WILL open School in the house here-
tofore occupied by Miaa Lacy Kawlings,
for tho instruction of boys and girls in all
tho English branches,
ON MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1809.
Terms—Same as those: charged by Miss
Rawlings. Mrs. BAYLE.
April 16th, 1869-tf.
ESTRAY NOTICE.
Taken up by Charles Kechele and eatra
od before A W Boscamp, J. P., on the 3rd
day of April 1869, one Say horse, about 6
years old, 14 hands high, branded on tho
right shoulder UP connected, appraised at
$20. Z. W. Matthews.
Apill&3w cccac
Or. Douglass,
Having located in Hempstead, offers his
professional services to the citizens of this
lace and viciuity. Office at Nooner &.
"bung's drug-store—residence at Planter's
Exchange. April 16-ly.
e
Citation.
Tie State of Tez* , i In County Court, to
County if Austin. J To April Term 1869
To Ae Sheriff or amy Constable of Austin
County, Greeting:
JANE BELL, surviving widow of Joseph
T. Bell, deceased, T C Ward, withher
husband John Ward; EHsa A Morrow,
with her husband Theodore Morrow; Eli-
zabeth Burns, with her husband Thomas
H Borne; acting both individually and as
guardians of (he penen and eatate of Mary
Jane BeU, a minor, and one of the hein of
the estate of said Jeeeph T Bell, dee'd,
having filed their petition for the partition
of a League and Labor of land belonging
to said estate, less 1009 aerea Sold Moses
or James Hughee, aad leu 606 aerea sold
by said J T Bell, dee'd, during hia life time,
to Messrs. J D Giddisga, John Hancock
and J C Walker. 8aid land is situated in
Navarro county. Texas, the same , being
community property and the Headlight of
the said deceased; and haviag abo filed
their petition this day, that the residence
of B B Donoho and Wiley H Bell, is un-
hncrwn.
You are therefore, hereby commanded
to cite B B Donoho and Wiley H Bell,
aad all pemoa8 who any ha interested, to
be and appear at the April Term of the
County Court of Austin county, tobe held
at die Court-house in the town of Bellville,
on the last Monday of said month. A. O.
1869, then and there to show cause why
the said land aheuld not he partitioned aa
prayed for.
Herein, foil not, but have youthen and
there before said Court this urm, with your
return thereon, showing how you have ex-
ecuted the «ame.
Witness—Z- W- Matthew, Cleifcuftho
County County of AuatUioeaaty.
Given undér my hand and
the Imprú -«f the seal of
«dd Court, *t office in the
town óf Bellville, this the
r m April, A D. 18G .
Z. W. MATTHEWS, C. C ~
You are therefore hereby commanded
that you summon J.L. Jennings byjpubli-
cátion aa the law directs; to be and appi
before the Diatrlct Court to. be, holden
within and for the County of Austin, at the
Courthouse thereof^ In the town of Bell-
ville, on the 9th Mi-nday after the first
Monday in March, A. I>. 1869; then and
there to answer the petition of the said
B.' M. Elgin, a brief of which is given
above.
Herein, (ail not, and due return mahe,
showing how you have executed the same.
Witness—John W. Goode,
Clerk, and the seal of the
District Court of Austin coun-
ty, at office, in BoUville, this
the 31st day of March 1869.
JOHN W. GOODE, Clerk.
April 2,1869-4w. Pr. fee $12-
Notíee «f Final SétttaMnls
the State of Tena , } In County Cnurt,
County of Anstm. J To April Term 1869.
AWANGEMANN, administrator of
• the estate of Gottlieb Schrqedcr, de-
ceased, having filed his final áeoount in
said succession, this is therefore to give
notice to all persons who may bo inte rest-
ed. to bo and appear at the April term of
the County Court of Austin county, to be
held at Bellville, on the laat Monday in
said Month, A. D. 1869, then and there to
contest said account if they soe proper.
Given under my hand and
the impress of -the seal of
said Court; this tho 31st day
of January, A. D 1869.
Z. W. MATTHEWS,
April 2,1869-4W. C. C. C. A. C.
ESTRAYS—AUSTIN COUNTY.
Taken up by C. W, A. Ueckcrt and es-
trayed before A W Boscamp, J. P.. on the
19th of day of March, 18^-oue brown
work OX, b sanded T T with a curve at
the bottom of each, marked upper and un-
derslope in the right oar, and upperslope
and twr underhacks in the left ear. Ap-
praised at $6.
Taken up by S. B. Pier and cstrayed
before WW Cochran, J. P. on the 17th
day of March 1869—ono sorrel FIORSE,
about 8 years old, white lace, both hind
feet white, gentle under the aaddlo and
works well, brauded on left shoulder D
appraised at $30. Anso, one bay Horse,
about 9 years old, small wt-ite strip down
his face, Spanish brand on left him, gentle
under the saddle, apprised at $20.
Z. W. MATTHEWS, cccac
April 2nd-3w
Citation.
The Stats of Texas, \
County of Austin. ) No. 2040
To the Sheriff or any Constable of said
County greeting :
You are hereby commanded that you
summon by publication, Kosalio Buccb-
man, whose residence is unknown, to be
and appear before the District Court, to be
holden in and for tho couuty of Austin
at the Courthouse thereof, In the town of
Bellville, on the 9th Monday after tho 1st
Monday in March, A. D. 1869, then nnd
there to answer tho petition of John
Buochman, filed in said Court against the
said Rosalie Buechman, alleging in sub-
stance as follows, to-wit i
That plaintiff and defendant were law-
fully married in said county on the 27th
day of August 1857, and that they lived to-
gether aa husband and wife in Austin and
Fayette counties, from tho date of their
marriage until the 2d day of May 18tig—de-
fendant Rosalie, without cause, abandon-
ed plaintiffs bed and board, and illicitly
absconded to parts unknown with one Mr.
Charles Smith, who had been in plaintiffs
omplov as farm hand for the twelve months
preceding, taking with thorn plaintiffs two
children, issue of said marriage, to wit:—
Martha, then aged about four years, and
Eli, aged about two years; and also, taking
with them two valuable horses, one mule,
saddle, money and other property belong-
ing to plaintiff; that defendants elopement
with tne'said Charles is but the sequel of
a series of protracted deceptions and un-
chaste and adulterous practices on her
part, not only with the said Challes, but
others; that plaintiff has ever been a kind
husband, and his devoted attachment and
unsuspecting disposition, blinded him to
her unfaithfulness until her said adulter-
ous elopeineut.
Plaintiff prays for dissolution of the
bonds of matrimony existing between him
and defendant, and for the custody and
care of said children.
Herein foil not, but have you then and
there, before said Court, this writ, with
your return thereon, showing how you
have executed the same.
Witness, JOHN W. GOODE, Clerk
of the District Court of Austin county
Given under my hand and
the seal of said Court, at
office in tho town ofBcllville
this tho 17th day of March,
A D 1869 John W Goods, Clerk.
I hereby direct that the above citasion
bo published m the Texas Countryman,
a newspaper published in the town of
Hempstead, Austin county, for four suc-
cessive weeks, previous to tho return day
thereof.
F. PALM, Sheriff, A. C.
n45-1 w Printers fee, $18.00
©- 8. HILL wishes the public to uader-
• stand that this Ferry across the
Brazos river waMys in good .loader, aad
prepared to cebss all Who «pply, except
When rendered impracticable or danger-
believe
his
priT2,-y
lícatiifiy hoar i
Ferry being unable to cross.
a. iv a ii m,
East side Depot Square, Hempstead.
Shaving, Shampooning, Ilaircuttiug,
Dying, etc., done in the latest French
styiea. March 9th 18C9-y.
BUCK-HORN BARBEK-SH0F,
BT JOSH WATSCnr,
—West Side of the Dep<-t Square—
Respectfully informs his eld friendsjiad
the public, that be has removed IGs
the pul
to the west side of square, where ho wi
be pleased to wait ou all in need of hia
services. Feb, 12,1869-y.
LATE DISCOVERY!
A 8URÉ AND UNFAILING REMEDY
AGAINST WORMS AND OTHER
INSECTS DAMAGING 10
COTTON AND CORN!
Patented by the undersigned,and successfully
used by Planter's to Mississippi,
and elsewhere.
T TAKE the liberty if offering this remo-
-L dy to the Planter's and Cotton raisers
in Texas, bolieving that great good Will be
the result oftbo use of this uo&iling remedy
discovery
foiling remedy.
Ageneies for every county in tho State
solicited.
M. Y. Lacy aud Jacob Lichtonstéiu of
Hempstead, are my authorised Agents for.
County. Receipts furnished by
either of the above agents, or by myself.
Address mo at Hempstead, Austin coun-
ty 'j'©xas
March 8] 1889-ly. W. E. SHIELDS.
and
NEWS DEALER.
Hemh8TBad, Tkxas.
Has constantly on hand a large and con
stantly increasing stock of
Stationery,
Boohs,
Magazines,
Periodicals,
Illustrated Papers,
NwtelvU.es, -
Fancy Articles,
Perfumery,
Toilet Articles,
Notions.
Toys,
S(c. i¡r. ¡¡e.
Revenue Stamjts, Note, Letter and
Foolscap Paper, Bill Paper, \c.
LAND FOR SALE.
The following valuable lands adjoining
the town of Hempstead, are now offered
for sale, very low for cjisIi, viz.
500 acres on the South side of the town
trac,t about one mile from the depot-, will
be sold to suit purchasers.
Also all the land between the town
tract and Clear Creek, and north of the
II. & T. C. R. R-, not heretofore sold.
This tract has been divided into twenty
acre lots, but will be sold in quantities to
suit purchasers.
Those desiring to purchase land near
Hempstead will do well to examine these
lands before purchasing elsewhere. For
further particulars apply to
B. F. ELLIOTT,
Hempstead, Texas
you want to
Eat, Drink & Wear.
MoI'.tX"vcd thew aaai.
nisfcjs ij^ L _ *
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jho thatcher,.. .,..
TfaMtrTipfagfcM,
Wholesale & Retail
GROCERS,
—AND—
General Commissions Merchants.
HAVE and keep constantly on hand a
large and well Selected stock of
Groceries, Western Produce, Wood and
Willow Ware Plantation Supplies aad
Implements.
We buy Cotton. Wool and Hides, and
make liberal advances, in goods or money,
on all consignments shipped to our ftieads
in Galveston, New York and New Orleans
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R. SPENCE,
—dealer IN— '
sw&v&ar 4ista> Uüsnri
DRY GOODS,
BOOTS,
SHOES,
HATS,
CROCKERY,
at
Z. n. HAMMOND,
, Assistant.
Hempstead, Texas, Jan- 29,1860-tf.
1 am constantly receiving-FRESH
SUPPLIES, which I will sell
exceedingly low price, for
KEMPER, STONE & CO
Wholesale aud Bctail Dealers u>
Drags, Medicines, Paints. Ms
©■ara swviras
Varnishes, Window Glass, Pi.tty. and
Choice Lv/uors for Medieiral Purposes.
— Ar.so, —
FANCY TOILET ARTICLES AND
PERFUMERY,
HEMPS TEA D, ...... TEXAS.
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H. S. GRAVES & t;o.
orkkral
Commlssioai MerrhMfs
Hempstead, Tkxas.
ORDERS solicited, and prompt alten
teiitiou given to all business entrust
poto us.
April 'rtb, l86Mw
C. A.C
Pr fee, #12.50.
Kslrays—Austin County.
fPKEN UP by G. Colo and cstrayed bc-
X fore A. W. Boscamp, Esq., on the 7th
day of January 1859—one red and white
speckled work OX, marked crop in tho
right ear and swallow-fork and over bit in
the left ear, branded on t*a left horn A C
and on the hip with a fork and S) (B )
and O X appraised at $15 60
Also, one brown work OX, branded C
on left horn and X X with half circle over
each—mark «rep in the left ear and crop
and half crop in the right ear—appraised
at $15
Taken up by J ¿Brookskire and cstray-
ed before J W Pitts, J P on the 29th day
of December I860—one small bay HORSE
13| hands high, about 5 years old, seme
white on his left side, star in the face, and
branded S U on the left shoulder, and some
thing like H over the other brand—ap-
praised at $40
Taken up by Wyatt Raily and estrayed
before A W Boscamp, J P on the 27th day
of February 1869—one red and white
speckled work OX, marked split iu the
left ear aad crop off the right ear, brand-
ed on the left side R BLE Appraised
at «<5
Taken up by Alexander Glenn and es-
trayed before A W Boscamp, on the 27th
day of February 1869—one brindJe OX,
abone 7 years old, marked understand
npperbit in the left ear, brand unknown,
appraised at $10
Z. W. MATTHEWS,
Clerk Couuty Court A.C
March 26, lrG0-3w
For Sale.
¥¥TILL sell five hundred aeres of land
v v ly on the North side of Hempstead,
tract on Washington County Railroad, in
lots from one to twenty acres, one third
down, and one third iu one year, and ono
third iu two years, with interest, titles per-
ecí. Ifc S. GRAVES.
N. B.—All persons are hereby caution-
ed not to cut down timber ou the above
tract of land-
April 17tb, 1867- H S G
St. Cloud Hotel.
THIS new and commodious houso, lo-
cated corner of Broadwoy and 42ud
Streat, possesses advantages over all other
houses for the accommodation of its guests.
It was built expressly for a first class
Family Boarding nousc—the rooms being
large and en suit, heated by steam—with
hot and cold water and furnished second
to none; while the culinary department
is in the most experienced bauds, affording
guests an nnequaled table.
One of Atwood's Patent Elevators is
also among the '*modern improvements"
and at tho service of guests at all hours.
The Broadway and University Place
Cars pass the door every four minutes,
running from tho City Hall to Central
Park, while the Sixth and Seventh Avenue
Lines are but a short block on either side,
affording ample facilities for communicat-
ing with all tho Depots, Steamboat Land-
ings, places of Amusement aad Business
of the great metropolis.
MOORE 4r HOLLEY,
New York, March 19, 'fi9-6m. Proprietors
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
AT the December term 1868, of the
county court of Austin county, letters
of administration were granted to the un-
dersigned upon the estate of II. Murray,
late of said Co., dee'd. All (ersons having
claims against said eatate are hereby noti-
fied to present the same diily authenticated
within the time prescribed by law.
V. W. MURRAY,
March 19,1869-tiw. Adm'r.
WARE & BROTHER, Cotton
Factors and General Commission
Merchants, No. 133 Gravior Street. Near
Orleans. H. II- Ware, lateof Soluta, Alw
J a* T Ware luía oí Galveston, Tex
AUGUSTE GUJLLEMET,
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AND
CLOCK ESTABLISHMENT,
Sign of the Little Town Clock,
door ahovt J. Th/fly,
WATCIlES.CIocks and Jewel-
ry carefully repaired and GSv
warranted. Prices Low. h'A'Uin. frjfa
Also Fancy Groceries, Dried nnd (jreen
Fruit, Apples, Orantes, Assorted Nuts,
Almonds, Filberts, Pecans, etc.
JUST RECEIVED!
A SPLENDID LOT OF COOKING
STOVES, at prices to suit the times.
Also, large assortment of Hollow-ware,
all kinds of Tin-ware, and kitcheu fnrw-
ishiug goods, at C L. AHItOTFS
Stove and Tin Store, North Hide Square,
Feb. 5th, 1809-tf, Hempstead.
F. W. ZADOW,
Boot and Shoe Maker
HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS.
WORK done with neatness amU^
dispatch, and guaranteed
as represented. Give me a call. g21-t
MISS EDITH PYE, Principal.
riMlE present session commenced ma the
-L first Monday in Jauury, aud will end
on the iast Friday in June.
Terms—$2 50 per month.
No extra charge for French. A Latin
class will be taught, if desired.
Tuition payable monthly.;
February 19, )869-lm -
T,
Dissolution.
HE co-partnership heretofore existing
under tho name of Siiwar/. & Co, is dis-
solved by mutual consent.
SAM SIIWARZ.
A. HARRIS & FOX.
Hempstead, February 86th, ItfW-tf
WMses-
The partnership between Ostorhout A
Reman in tho publication of the Texas
Countryman 'h*a this day be *n di solved.
All accounts and claims due the office
since the first day of January, IHiH, befou
equally to the late firm,and arelo be ns«d
in settling the debts against the saino
Chas. A. 1 teman is autboiized to collect
said accounts and give receipts therefor
aud ts to settle mid indebtedness .out ct
said accounts.
J. P OKKRHOI T
Hempstead, August ilth.'Hii?-
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