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GALVESTON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1877.—PRICE—5 CENTS.
VOL. XXXVI—NO. 240.
Cxi I best on Dlefos,
V. H. BELO & CO., Proprietors.
Important lo Advertisers
Amounts Paid by Each of tho Daily
New papers of Texas for Postage.
The following figures, showing the amount
of postage paid by each of the newsDapers
named for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1877,
are copied from the official records in the
Postofflce Department at Washington. The
exhibit includes the entire Daily and Weekly
editions of each paper which is sent through
the mails:
name of paper. amount paid.
Austin—Gazette $ 57 20
.. —Statesman 220 58
—Texas Leader 592
Brownsville—Ranchero 10 50
Corpus Christi—Gazette 33 10
—Valley Times .... 3158
Dallas—Commercial 115 54
.. —Evening Mall 24 58
.. -Herald 164 23
.. — Intelligencer 65 42
Denison City—Cresset 19 94
—News 39 40
Fort Worth—Democrat 59 96
—standard 30 00
Galveston—Civilian 18 18
—Galvestonlan 12 34
Galveston News, 1,923 22
Galveston—Post 313 80
Houston—Age 30 62
—Telegram 33 21
—Telegraph 160 72
Jefferson—East Texas Leader 12 76
—Jimplecute 51 18
San Antonio—Express 67 26
—FreiePresse 1C8 00
—Herald 137 90
Sherman—Register 42 54
Waco—E xaminer 226 52
.. —Examiner and Patron 35193
.. —News 7 34
Total J4 374 62
As will be seen by the above official state
ment the Galveston News paid almost as
much postage a3 all the other papers named
combined. This, of course, dees not include
The News delivered by carriers either in Gal-
veston or Houston, nor packages of papers
sent by express or those sold by newsboys on
railway trains.
MAIL SCHEDULE.
THE GALVESTON NEWS
SPECIAL MAIL CAR
leaves Galveston at 3:30 o'clock every morn-
ing, arriving in Houston at 6:30 a. m. Return-
ing, leaves Houston at 8:35 a. m.
Ponitivdy no passengers taken by this train.
Removal Without Canae.
" It remains to inquire," says the
New York Nation, "whether the pub-
lic sentiment which so cordially greeted
the President upon his first induction
into office, and which so unmistakably
supported his declared intention to re-
form the civil service, is dead; whether
the triumph of the old clique in the
Senate and the vacillation of the Presi-
dent himself have discouraged that por-
tion of the Republican party which
gave so powerful a support to Mr.
Bristow at Cincinnati, and without
which Mr. Hayes could have been
neither "Qminated nor elected." As tie
history oi politics in this country
will show, public sentiment, wLsn
it has once defined itself for
the reform of some rank and manifest
abuse, never goes backward. Thougu
in activity it may intermit, and though
it may occasionally even seem to slum-
ber, it keeps due on, with a steady ac-
cumulation of moral force which is
prophetic of final triumph. The little
sympathy exhibited for the President
in the defeat which befell his attempt
to remove two of Senator Conkling's
friends from the New York Custom
house and replace them with two favor-
it e3 of his own, does not indicate that
the sentiment which so warmly well
corned the President's promises of civil
service reform and his first executive
steps in that direction is dead, or
dormant, or materially abated. It only
indicates that the sentiment was disap-
pointed and disgusted at the failure of
the President to make a distinct issue
with Conkling and the rest of the ma-
chine politicians of his party on civil
service reform pure and simple, and at
his series of infractions cf the scheme
of reform to which he had given his
ostentatious adhesion. The people saw
no principle of reform involved in his
contest over a few fat offices with
Conkling and the Senate caucus. He
had allowed Mr. Cornell "to remain in
the surveyorship for months after the
latter had defied in the most flagrant
manner the civil service order, and
he undertook to reconcile Mr.
Arthur to removal from the collector-
ship by tendering him the Paris consul
ate. When challenged to assign a suf-
ficient cause for the removal of either
of these incumbents, his toleration of
the one and hia indorsement of the
other shut him up, and emboldened the
anti-refsrmers of the Senate to believe
that they could reject his nominations
and successfully appeal to public senti-
ment on the ground that they had simp-
ly resisted the arbitrary removal with
out cause of two worthy and efficient
officers. And here, perhaps, the Senators
who are tenacious of the traditional
conception of executive patronage as a
personal perquisite, divided at conve-
nience or by consent between the Presi-
dent and Congress, have exposed them
selves to the recoil of one one of their
own engines. Their argument for re
taining Cornell and Arthur commits
them to the doctrine of a permanent
tenure of office conditioned only on
proved capacity and good behavior.
Public sentiment is prepared to stand
by the Senate in every case where a
a majority of that body may see fit to
exemplify this doctrine by preventing
the arbitrary removal of a capable,
faithful and efficient officer. But pub
lie sentiment will not excuse glaring
inconsistency, regarding appointments
and removals, either in the Senate or
the President. If appointments are not
mad V.from personal and partisan con
siders.\qps, and if incumbents are
secure against removal except from
cause founded in the requirements of a
civil service dedicated to public inter
ests—in other words, if the vicious
doctrine of rotation in office is
rejected, both in theory and practice,
the spoils system, which in the past so
unfailingly infected every party and
every administration with moral leprosy,
will soon perish from inanition. Politi
cal contests will not b8 then dragged
down to,ctbe level of a disgusting
scr .mble for offices, the paltry Baby-
lonian glories of Qrantism and Conk-
lingisoi, associated with the marhije,
will melt into chaos lite the elements
of a loathsome dream, and the machine
itself will be remanded to the limba of
obsolete trumpery, to keep company
with revolting and yet curious
reliqaes of barbarous ages. It is
not alone in the administration
of national affairs that the principle
of permanent tenure of office during
good behavior and efficiency is demand
ed for the purification of politics and
the improvement of service in the vari-
ous departments of governments. The
principle should be not less prized with
reference to a district, county or mu-
nicipal office under the State govern-
ment, than with reference to a cMlec'-
orship or postmastership under the
United States government, for it is
equally important.
Thk glorious uncertainty of the law
and the absurdity of many of the ver-
dic's rendered by juries, if not of the
juiy system itself, was furnished by ihe
facts of a libel suit decided a few days
ago in St Louis. Th3 case referred to
was that of Belle Barber against Messrs.
KcKee »fe Houser, proprietors of the St.
Louis Globe. The Globe, in 1873, ac-
cording to the Globe-Democrat, used the
plaintiff's name in an item relating to a
divorce suit, making a transcript from
the petition filed, and merely stating
facts alleged therein. The Dispatch did
the same thing, and was also made the
defendant in a libel suit. The case
against the Dispatch was tried and re
suited in a verdict of $3500 for the
plaintiff. On appeal this judgment was
set aside, and on a new trial the D's-
patch was mulcted in the small sum of
$1. The G'obt's suit was tried some
time ago and resulted in a verdict of
$1000 for the plaintiff, A new trial
was asked and obtained by the defend-
ants, and the result was a verdict for
$5000. Now, heie a ef<JUr "iLtalligent
juries," sitting on precisely the same
facts, listening to almost the same argu-
ments, and guided by almost the same
instructions, and yet bringing in ver-
dicts varying from $8500 to $1 in the
case of the Dispatch, and from $1000 to
$5000 against the Qlobe. The defr-.nd
ants have no notion of paying the $5000
awarded, but will try the temper of
another jury in hopes of getting one of
more moderate views than the last.
The Cincinnati Gazette's Washington
correspondent asserts that Secretary
Schurz is to be sacrificed to appease
C nkling, who will agree to a truce
with Secretary Evarts, if Schurz is put
o it of the way.
WASHINGTON.
Col. 91111b Interviews the Pre»ident—
A. Commission to Investigate tbe
El Paso Troubles.
[Special Telegram to tbe News.]
Washington, Dec. 27,1877.
Col. Mills, during a recent interview
with the President, solicited the ap
pointment of a commission, to be c:;m-
potecLof two officers of the army and a
citizen of Texas, the latter to be desig-
nated by Gov. Hubbard, to investigate
the El Paso troubles. The President
Slid he would take the matter into con-
sideration, and confer with the Secre-
tary of War relative to the subject. In
a subsequent interview with Secretary
McOrary, Mr. Mills found him favor-
ably disposed to the proposed commis-
sion, and it is, therefore, probable that
the appointment will be made at an
eirly date. During Col. Mills's inter-
view with the President, the latter said
that he now had no doubt that more
than 150 Mexicans had crossed the
Rio Grande from Mexico to participate
in the San Elizario outrage, and that
after the surrender of the State troops
they had robbed and plundered those
citizens who were not in accord with
them. Evidence to that effect had been
received.
THE KNIFE.
Dennis Jolnsson, a Bloodthirsty
Segto, Cuts Four men In a Petty
Quarrel—One of bis Victims Dead
—Tbe Otber Itaree Badly Cat.
[Special Telegram to the News.]
Grapeland, Dec. 27, 1877.
A sad and fatal cutting affray occurred
here at 6 30 o'clock last night, in which
a negro, Dennis Johnsor, cut four men,
Ei. Butler, John Penick, Jako Penick
and Hector Smith. It appears that the
parlies, with the exception of Smith,
had been engaged in rolling ten pins,
and having returned to an adjoining
room, Johnson accused Butler of cheat-
ing him out of a dollar , -o which Butler
remarked that he should not ac-
cuse him of such, and stabbed
him in the face twice, when Johnson
i istf.ntly cut Butler in the b3ck and in
the left side, and at the same time cut
and slashed his way to the door, cut-
t ng Jahn Penick in thentck, on the
shoulders and in the left side Jake Pe-
n ck in the left arm twice, and Hector
S.nith across the neck. It was believed
that he was m erely pushing his way
through, but Butler soon shouted he
was killed.
Johnson immediately made his es-
cape. The matter was premeditated,
as Johnson bought the knife an hour
before the affray and had it open in his
pocket, and arranged that he would ac-
cuse B ltler, cause him to hit him, and
then cut them all. This he acknowl
edged to one who assisted in arresting
him. As soon as the moon arose about
fifty men went in different directions
Sheriff Boyne and four men went east
to Johnson's home. On the way they
f mad footprints in the road which
they followed, and seeing him on a hill
they chased and cornered him at a rail
fence, covering him with a gun. Being
searched, a knife of the bowle shape
was found in his possession. The edge
of the knife was ragged, probably from
cutting ard drawing it across a rib of
John Penicbs. Ail the parties were
perfectly sober. Johnson had a bad
r putation, and the community were
eiger on tsking him from the guards
aad lynching him, but all praise is due
oir worthy Sheriff Boyne, who protect-
el him, and would allow no violence
to his prisoner in shackles. Johnson
was taken to the county jail this after-
noon under a heavy guard.
Butler died this morning at diybreak
after suffering all night from bleeding
internally. He wa3 cut through the
bowels. He was the sole support of a
widowed mother. John Penick is in a
critical condition, and the other two
are badly cut, but not dangerously.
The thinking men had hard work to
keep the community from taking John-
son from the sheriff and hanging him
to the tall post oak on the public square
as a lesson to all such demons.
[By As oclated Press ]
Latent from tbe Bio Grande.
Washington, Dec. 27—The War
Department authorities had nothing
new to-day from the Rio Grande coun-
try. The latest reports to the Adjutant
General were to the effect that the
presence of troops had a salutary in-
fluence in preserving order. Two of
the men killed by the troops lost their
lives by a resistance of military au-
thority. The War Department de-
fends upon the discretion of officers
'n Texas as to the manner of deal-
ing with outlaws on all sides, and
it has not been considered necessaiy to
send any additional instructions, or to
communicate further with the Gover-
nor of Texas, unless something of an
extraordinary or startling nature should
require it. Opinions have not changed,
either at the War Department or else-
where in official circles, as to the ability
of the troops to preserve order, and that
the Mexican government will unite
with this in efforts to repress robbery
on the frontier.
A Suit wttb Political Significance.
Washington, Dec. 27 —Gov. Drew,
of Florida, against whom and his part-
ner, Lewis Buche, a replevin suit has
been instituted by special agent Hester
for possession of lumber sawed from
logs cut from public lands, says his
firm do not cut, but buy all their logs;
that in making purchases care is taken
not to purchase any logs cut from pub-
lic lands, and the firm is able to show
that the government has no claim upon
the lumber in question. Gov. Drew'o
friends assert that the suit has political
significance.
delating to Timber Depredations.
Washington, Dec. 27 —E. A Protois
left this evening for Jacksonville, Fla,
under instructions from the Commis-
s:oner of the General Land Office, to
aid in the prosecution of timber depre
dators. Protois is expected to exercise
good seuse in seizures, which it seems
the regular agents have sadly lacked.
Advices from Southern Mississippi to
the Commissioner of the General Land
Office bring intelligence of the discov
ery by government agents there of fur-
ther and considerable timber depreda-
t ons and still further seizures of them
ii that section of the country.
Senator Patterson's Condition.
Washington, Dec. 27.—Senator Pat
tsrson has greatly improved to-day, and
if he escapes prostrations to-night, his
-/fcysicians are hopeful of saving him.
Current Notes of tbe Capital.
Washington, Dec. 27.—A movement
is on foot by native Republicans to
oust the collector of the second Noith
Carolina district, under the civil service
reform.
The Star says the pending resolution
offered by Senator Butler, to invest!
g ite the charge that he entered into an
unholy alliance with Senators Conover
and Patterson, will undoubtedly be
adopted. Senator Edmunds, of Ver-
mont, however, will offer a substitute
that the investigation be conducted by
special committee, which substitute
Senator Butler may accept.
FROM; MILLICAN
Found Dead—Capture ol an Escaped
Convict.
[Special Telegram to the News.]
Millican, Dec. 28, 1877.
This morning a man, by the name of
J. C. Sherman,formerly employed by the
H. and T. C. R. R., as a laborer on the
section near Wellborn, was found dead
in hi3 room at the Exchange Hotel.
The coroner's inquest rendered a ver
diet that he probably died from con-
gestion, which agreed with the examin-
ing physician's ceitificate. Documents
of writing were found on his person,
indicating him to be a native of Iowa.
Mr. Johnnie Pool, the young man
who was thrown from his horse on the
evening of the 23d remains speechless,
but hopes of his recovery are enter-
tained
Clem Connolly, an cscaped convict,
was captured near here with a stolen
horse, on the 24r.h, by Deputy Sheriff
Peyton, and carried to Bryan jail for
safe keeping. Clem is a dangerous
negro, having committed many ma
licious deeds in the past. He was tem-
porarily lodged in jail at this place,
during which time he was shot at twice
by an unknown party. Sheriff Fore-
man and his party were in town to day
in pursuit of escaped convicts.
There were several knock-downs on
the 25th, to say nothing of the minor
casualties among the boys. Annual
ball at Odd Fellows' Hall to-night.
Weather damp and threatening.
FROM BRENHAM
Tbe Poor Mouse Question—Colonel
Ciddlnsrs's Posi'lon on tbe Re-
sumption Act.
[Special Telegram to the News.]
Brenham, Dec. 27,1877.
Tbe county commissioners held a
special session to-day to take into con-
sideration the poor house question. A
farm had been bargained for, but it
seem3 that proposals from the public
had not been advertised, and it looked
like a put-up job to the crowd who had
farms for sale at a good price, to be
paid by future tax levies. Hence the
bargain has fizzled and a new deal will
be made.
Congressman Giddings will start to
Washington the middle of next week.
He informs me that he will visit Gal-
veston en route. He assures me posi-
tively that he voted for the repeal of the
Resumption act and fer the Silver bill.
The reports going the rounds of the
country press otherwise do Col. Gid-
dings a great injustice, and tbey should
be corrected, for he is certainly a faith
ful sentinel where the interests of Texas
and the public welfare demand.
FROM SHERMAN.
On tbe Trail of tbe Union Pacific
Express Robbers.
[Special Telegram to the News. 1
Sherman, Dec. 27, 1877.
Oar enterprising sheriff, Everheart,
learning that the Union Pacific express
robbers were in this section of Texas,
began a systematic search for them un-
der the supervision of detectives. He
followed them to San Antonio, where
he identified some of them. Knowing
one named Tom Nixon was making his
way back to North Texas, he imme
diately returned here and went about
seventy-five miles west and waited for
his man. Nixon arrived at his wife's
house Christmas day. Everheart, with
Sergeant Parrott, of the State troops,
and four others, names unknown, sur-
rounded the house, guarding it all
night and allowing no one to leave.
Nixon surrendered in the morning. He
is here to-night, and will leave with a
detective for the North in the morning.
Fi'om Hempstead—Recovery of
Bodies.
[Special Telegram to the News.]
Hempstead, Dec. 27, 1877,
The bodies of C. C. Dibble and wife,
who were drowned yesterday while at-
tempting to cross Cedar Creek, in this
county, were recovered this afternoon
and brought to this place to be sent to
Houston for burial. The carriage and
one of the horses were saved; also most
of their baggage.
Collision.
Cheyenne, Dec. 27,—An express
and freight train collided in a fog. The
engineer, fireman and freight agent
were killed. The pthers jumped. Re
sponsibility rests with the dispatcher,
NEW YORK.
Tbe Suspension of Netter & Co.
New Yobk, Dec. 27.— The Pott's
financial article says : The excitement
yesterday caused by the suspension of
Netter & Co., and by fear that collate-
rals from them were not safe, hau passed
away, since it has been ascertained that
collaterals could be obtaintd by taking
up loans made lo Nstter & Co. on them.
Nearly all these collaterals have been
covered. The amount of loans to which
Netter & Co. were a party was three
million dollar?, as we learn at their
office. The collaterals on these loans
will all have been obtained at a cost to
the owners of collaterals of $150,000 to
$200,000, for which NetUr & Co. will
be responsible. The firm have wealthy
connections, and it is not improbable
that this amount will be forthcoming,
libel Suit.
New York, Dec. 27.—The case of
Alouzo Bell, Assistant Secretary of the
Interior, vs. the New York Sun, for
one hundred thousand dollars damages,
haa been decided by verdict for de-
fendant. The libel was that Bell en-
tered his wife under her maiden name
as a cl'rk in the department.
His Whereabouts,
New York, Dec. 27 —Owen Mur-
phy, absconding excise commissioner,
is reported at the Clifton house,
Canada. He was expelled from board
of commissioners yesterday.
Jumped a Train.
Whitehall, N". Y., Dec. 27.—Dur-
ing the transfer of fifty convicts from
Auburn to Clinton prison, Richard
Kavanagh jumped from a car window
while the train was under full motion
and escaped.
Receiver Appointed.
New York, Dec. 27.—A receiver ap
piint d to wind up the affairs of the
People's Savings Bank of this city.
FROM CENTRAL AMERICA.
Tlie Revolution in Puerto Arnes—
A Chronic A flair in Ecuador
Quelled — Gautemala and Costa
Rtca to Follow Milt.
New York, Dec. 27.—Advices from
Valparaiso to November 28th state that
the rebellion organized in Puerto Arnes
was for the purpose of exterminating
Capt. Guizalde, chief of the garrison.
The governor was at first entirely un"
able to quell the rebellion. The rebels,
after cruelly assassinating the captain,
set fire to the buildings, including the
hospital with all the patients in it. The
church and house of the priest Lave
escaped injury. The rebels stole $7000
from the treasury, and robbed all houses
of commerce. In the confusion they
were killing each other. Of the houses
composing the colony only about half
remain standing. Total number of
killed is 40, with 14 wounded.
Advices from Ecuador state that the
Conservative revolution has been quell-
ed, and the Colombian army has re-
crossed the frontier into Colombia, and
the future political prospects of the
country are as uncertain as ever.
The coffee crop of Guatemala is large
and is being brought forward rapidly
for shipment.
Guatemala has refused to recognize
the government of Gen. Guardia, in
Costa Rica, which circumstance is omi-
nous of trouble between the two States
As they are situated, however, with
ttieir other three neighbors between
them, there will not be much danger of
war, unless Nicarauga, Honduras and
Salvador, one or all, become involved,
which does not seem probable at pre-
sent. _
FRANCE.
Retired for Insubordination.
Paris, D.c. 27.—The MoniUur an-
nounces that in consequence of the
inquiry ordered by Gen. Borel, Minis-
ter of "War, Gen. Br. s*olles has been
placed on the retired- list for insubor-
dination in having remonstrated with
his superior agaiust the orders issued
during M. Rochebouts's tenure
of the war ministry, that he
should prepare for important move-
ments in the event of certain
contingencies. The Moniteur declares
the public have a right to a full ex-
planation of the nature of these orders;
but if any military manifestations were
intended, the idea did not originate at
the Elysees, as President McMahon was
ignorant of such plans. It is also stated
in some Republican circles that Presi-
dent McMahon was ignorant of these
plans, which were intended to be car-
ried into execution in the event of his
resignation.
Don Carlos to Leave France.
Paris, Dec. 27.—The French govern
ment has requested Don Carlos to leave
France. He started for the frontier to
day.
ITALY.
Formation ol a Cabinet.
London, Dec. 26.—Roman papers
state that the cabinet is constituted as
follows: M. Crispi, Minister of the In-
terior; M. Mezzachipo, Ministerof War;
M. Bren, Minister of Marine; M. Man
lini, Minister of Justice; M. Maghano,
Minister of Finance; M.Perez, Minis-
ter of Public Works.
Extraordinary Pedestrian Feat by
a Woman.
Baltimore, Dec. 27.—Miss Bertha
von Hiilern, who commenced at 8
o'clock last evening at Masonic temple
a walk of 89 miles in 26 hours, finished
the feat at 9 54 o'clock to-night. Her
actual walking time was 20 hours, four
minutes and 26 seconds. She walked
the first 50 miles without stopping,
when a brief rest was taken. The" 51st
mile was slowest^ time 16 minutes, 28
seconds; the fastest wa*.the 89-h and
last—time 12 minutes, 4 seconds.
During her walk the hall was visited
by the most prominent physicians of
the city, and many ladies and gentle
Christmas Weather in London and
Paris.
London, Dcc. 27.—Weather during
the week unexceptionally fine. On the
25th and 26th it was clear, cold and
bracing; slight snow Tuesday night,
the first of the season To-day frost,
with clear weather. There had been
severe cold, with heavy snow through-
out the north of Ireland. In Paris, on
the contrary, the weather has been
gloomy. Sleet and rain fell the greater
part of Christmas day. Nevertheless
the streets were thronged and the boule
vards presented a brilliant appearance.
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
The Turkish War Party Recover
Full Sway—A Russian Prize.
London, Dec. 27. —The Times corre-
spondent at Vienra says intelligence
from Constantinople leaves little doubt
that the rejection of the Turkish note
by the Powers has caused the war party
to recover full sway. The reaction pro-
duced in the feelings of the Sultan by
the humiliating rejection is deemed re
gretable.
London, Dec. 27.—A Russian official
dispatch states that the steamer Russ-
land, commanded by Adjutant/Bara-
noff, who commanded the--Steamer
Vesta in the alleged affair with the
Turkish iron clad Feizi Boulen, has re-
turned to Sebastapol from a cruise in
the B >sphorou», bringing as a prize the
Turkish transport steamer Messina,
with 700 Turkish troops on board as
prisoners.
Sounding tbe Porte—Cabinet Coun-
cil.
London, Dec 27.—Reuter'a Constan-
tinople dispatch states that England's
reply to the Porte's circular was not
received, but Mr. Layard has been in-
structed to sound the Porte on the sev-
peace.
Another cabinet council was held in
Downing street to-day.
Austria notifies the Servian Gov-
ernment.
Belgrade, Dec. 27.—Prince Wrede,
the Austrian diplomatic agent, has in-
formed th*) Servian government that
Austria decisively protests beforehand
against Servia extending her action,
either warlike or revolutionary, to Bos-
nia and Hcrztgi/vina. Seivia has con-
sequently g'ven her formal assurance
that the strictest orders have been for-
warded to lue commander of the Dnna
corps to refrain from hostilities in the
direction of Bosnia.
On to Constantinople.
St Petersburg, Dec. 27. — The
Agence Runse observes that the English
cabinet, in encouraging the Porte to
further resistance by convoking the
British Parliament earlier than usual,
will compel the Russians to march on
to Constantinople, causing the precise
result which it desires to avert.
Another Turkish Defeat.
Ragusa, Dec. 27.—The Montenegrins
yesterday defeated the body of lurka
occupying entrenched positions be-
tween tbe river Bollada and the town of
Ducigno. The Turks lost many prison-
ers, taree flige and a quantity of pro-
visions.
War Notes.
London, Dec. 27.—A dispatch from
Constantinople to Reuter'a says the
British fleet has left Biscay Bay for the
Gulf of Vaila, near Smyrna.
Mahmoud Dumad Pasha has returned
from a tour of inspection in the Balkans.
The Serviant cannonaded Novi Baz.r
and Pierot, but were repulsed. It is
believed they intend to return to Novi
Bazar and advance to the Balkans via
Nutiroviiza and Preschtina.
Belgrade, Dec. 26.—The Servians
under Generals Leschjanin and Benitzki
have occupied Leskovalz and Kur-
shumlje, and captured a quantity of
cattle and provisions.
London, Dec. 26.—Russian official
dispatches, dated Bogat, state that
Turkish prisoners from Plevna are
dying of cold, and that it is impossible
to afford them any aid.
BISMARCK'S FINANCIAL POLICY
Tbe German Chancellor Proposes
an Alliance With moderate Libe-
rals.
London, Dec. 27.—A special to the
Times from Berlin says it is probable
Heir Von Banningsen and Herr Von
Foslteubeck, speakers of the Prussian
and Geiman parliament?, and eminent
members of the moderate Liberal party,
will become Ministers of Finance and
the Interior respectively. The ministry
of commerce will be combined with
that of agriculture, under Dr. Frieden-
thal. Prince Bismarck's motive in es-
tablishing closer relations with Mode-
rate Liberals seems to be a wish to form
a strong majority for the support of
his financial and political projects,
it being doubtful whether an
increase of direct taxes would
be politic. Prince Bismarck,
contrary to the recognized finan-
cial programme of the Liberals, intends
to resort to indirect imposts, especially
a heavy tobacco duty and excise. Prob-
ably other motives are connected with
the cabinet changes which it would be
d fficult to fathom as yet. If the Em-
peror approves the new appointments
they are likely to be announced about
the end of January, when Prince Bis
marck returns to Berlin.
THE LOSS OF THE HURON.
Report of Lieut. Walton—Severe
Reflections on the Inhabitants of
the Coast—The Life-Saving Ser-
vice Exonerated.
Waihington, Dec. 27.—The Secre-
tary of the Treasury has received the
report of Walter Walton, assistant in-
spector of the Life Saving Service, who
was ordered to investigate the circum-
stances connected with the recent
wreck of the Huron, with especial
reference to Life-Baving S'ation No. 7.
The report contains the testimony
mostly of those who witnessed 'the
wreck from the shore. It is particu-
larly severe on a fishermin of Nags
Head, named Eva* O'Neil, who was
the first to see the wreck at half-past
one o'clock a. m. He was out hunting
wild fowl and s»w the vessel before she
struck; saw her strand and heard the
screams of those on board, and yet ne-
glected to give warning to the life-
saving station. He had a good boat,
tho wind was in his favor, and the
water to Roanoke Island was compara-
tively smooth and he could have given
information in twenty minutes, as the
d«taace was only two miles and a half
eral points relative to conditions of He wati home and
ate his breakfast and did not return to
the wreck until 7 o'clock. Lieut. Wal-
ton thinks that had the life saving sta-
tion been in operation, or bad the
keeper of the station received timely
notice, nearly if not all on board the
Huron could have been saved. Tie
bodies of those who perished were
Tabbed «s they were washed ashore, and
out of 91 bodies, twelve of which were
officers, not a single trinket such as
would be. treasured as a relic by rela-
tives remained—watches, money and
even rings were stripped by those who
first found the bodies. Lieut. Walton
says that such actions as these, together
with the inhuman condct of Evan
O'Neil, have cast stigma and reproach
upon the inhabitants residing along the
coast from Cape Henry to Cape JElat-
teras. He advises that keepers of life-
saving stations be invested with the
powers and duties of inspectors of cus-
toms, which will prevent such disgrace
ful actions in cases of shipwreck. The
report relieves members of the life-sav-
ing stations from any b'ama.
TENNESSEE.
Ac.ion of the House ard Senate on
the State Dabt.
Nashville, Dec. 27.—The Legisla-
ture, having reached no result in settle-
ment of the S'ate debt, passed a resolu-
tion to adjourn sine die at noon to mor-
row. The Senate bill to compromise
the State debt at fifty cents on the dol
lar, with graded interest at forty-five
and six per cent., was defeated in
the House, after an amendment to make
interest four per cent, for the first fif-
teen years and six per cent, for the next
fifteen years;, high tax men voting
against it, because it was not in com-
pliance with the proposition of bond
holders, which was fifty cents and six
per cent, interest.
Refused to Commute
Nashville, Dec. 27.—Gov. Porter
has refused to commute the sentence of
Jacob Harness.
Meeting Liabilities.
Montgomery, Dec. 27.—Gov. Hous-
ton has forwarded to the National
Bank State of New York, in New
York city, money to pay interest on
State bonds due January 1. The mayor
of this city has also forwarded to New
York money to meet interest on Janu-
ary 1 on city boncU issued under the
late adjustment of the city debt.
Opening of a Railroad*
Charleston, Dec. 27.—The Ashley
River Railroad, the last link in the
coast line of railways between New
York and Jacksonville, Fla , was open
ed to-day. The new bridge over the
Ashley river replaces the ferry hereto-
fore used, and passengers now go
through to Florida on Pullman cars
without transfer.
Rise in the Mississippi
Memphis, Dec. 27.—The river rose 10
inches, and new stands 11 feet 9 inches.
TURF MATrERS.
A California Horse Will Tackle the
Eastern and Western Flyers.
Louisville, Dec. 27.—A dispatch
says the Louisville Jockey Club have
received a letter from Theodore Win-
ter, owner of Mollie Moriarty, of the
California turf, saying he has decided
to bring the famous race horse across
the Rocky mountains and run a series
of races against Tenbroeck, Parole and
Tom Ochiltree. The jockey club de-
cided to offer a purse of $5000 for an
open race,, free to all ages, two miles
and a half, to be run here next May.
MARINE AND SHIPPING.
New York, December 27.—Arrived
Colon, Bolivia. Arrived out: Condor,
Arlington, Golden Sheaf, Spica, K*te
Covert, Louise, Zenhyr, Maggie Little,
Harvey, Octavia, Wild Hunter. Home-
ward: Imperial.
London, Dec. 27.—The German ship
Pauline, late the American ship Kate
Prince, from New York October 28 for
Bremen, was wrecked near Harlingen
November 27. Crew saved.
Liverpool, Dec. 27 —Arrived:. A.
R Itatoon, Apear, from New Orleans,
THE FIRE RECORD.
New York, Dec. 27.—A special from
Kaoxville says a fire at Sweetwater,
Christmas night, destroyed five stores
two warehouses and several other build
ings. Loss, $30,000.
Ihe Boston savings Bank.
New York, Dec. 27.—Officers of the
Boston Savings Bank have availed
themselves of the provisions requiring
notice from depositors. Payments to
depositors during the present month
amount to nearly $100,000. The ulti-
mate solvency of the bank depends
upon the value of real estate owned by
the bank.
Snow Storm at Cheyenne.
Chicago, Dec. 27.—A heavy snow
storm at Cheyenne; coming eastward.
Weather throughout the North we: t
cooler, with threatening snow.
Bun on Local savings Banks.
Paterson, N. J., Dec. 27.—Slight
run on both local savings banks to-day.
Depositors promptly paid.
Gen. Tlios. Swing on Specie Re-
sumption
Louisville, Dec. 27.—Gen. Thomas
Ewing made a speech to a large assem
blage last evening, on the occasion of a
serenade, in which he denounced the
E is tern press with the bitterest em
phasis, and spoke of his perfect faith in
the passage of the specie resumption
repeal bill by the Senate and its ap
proval by the President.
Deadwood Sports.
Deadwood, D. T.,Dec. 26 —Edward
Trimpy went into a saloon this morn
ing and became engaged in a dispute
about some missing money with Kitty
Sparrow, better known among sporting
fraternity as Tricks. The quarrel finally
resulted in the shooting of Trimpy by
Tricks. Wound considered fatal.
Sentenced.
Philadelphia, Dec. 27.—Martin
Pester has been sentenced to a fine of
$500 and cists and 15 years imprison-
ment for felonious assault on a little
girl.
Death of a Chief Justice.
Chicago, Dec. 27.—W. W. Heaton,
Chief Justice of t ie Appellate Court, is
dead,
FROM XcDADE.
Six Business Houses Deslroyed by
Fire—Losses and Insurance*
[Special Telegram to the News.1
McDade, Dec. 27, 1877.
A fire broke out heie this morning at
four o'clock, destroying six business
houses and one dwelling owned by W.
W. Walker, and ViJued ai five hundred
dollars. The firms losing are: George
Milton, liquors and groceries, $2500. a
loriion of goods save J; i> trtly insured.
Wm.Resse, general r e .. tndise,$2000;
nothing saved; insured i'.ir $1500. Si-
mon & Bo'he, geneva] merchandise,
!>3000; no insurance, total loss; W.
Walker, general mercbunriise, $3500;
Walker holds policy ? r $'500, but pre-
mium unpaid. William Rutherford,
butcher, $200; no iissra- - ce. DaLange,
~;25d; no insurance. Th origin of the
fire is unknown. It vi - f:\-t discovered
in the building occi., led by Simon &
Bothe.
From Marshall—De ■
[Special Telegram
Marshal:.
A fire last night tle -j
house of Mrs. H B
Lancaster Bros, .is
surance on the build;.
Geiman Atnericin;
niture and fixtures, sit
hat! an and the Amer
building of R Knig
badly damaged; no ;i
the occupant, was fu y m ured in the
German American; daisi ;:_tsslight. The
firemen did nobly.
From HarrisbU'e - Pe&ih of a Rail-
road • oadmior.
[Special Telegram •. .:■ > News.l
Hahrisbuko. Dk, 27, 1877.
T. C. Rielly, formerly «. nductor on
the Galveston. HarrUbu -.nd San An-
tonio Road. di'*d at his i enca in this
place at 2 o'clock to il y. Funeral
will take place at 3 p. m. t morrow.
The News is in receipi of two vol-
umes in cloth of " System of Shake
speare's Dramas," by Den* tl J. Snider
published by Q. I. Jons- & Co., St,
Louis. The author classifies the dra
matic productions of Shakespeare un-
der the heads of Tragedies, real and
ideal; Comedy, or Met".' .-d Drama;
and Historical Drama, :riid has pro-
duced a work that, will be of service to
Shakesperean students.
NEWS BV MAIL.
The wife of Major Bowman, of East
St. Louis, accidentally shot and killed herself
on Monday night last.
Mr. Wm. Montgomery,of Floyd coun-
ty, Ga., died recently at the advanced age of
ninety-four. He had been a member of the
Presbyterian church for over sixty years.
Miss Julia M. Jones, of Jackson,
Tenii, cart led off the first prize offered by
the Philadelphia Saturday Night for the best
original short story.
Mr. William E. Darwin, eldest son of
the eminent naturalist, was married in Lon-
don, on the 29th ultimo, to Sara Price Ash
burner, daughter of the late Theodore Sedg
wicV, of New York.
The oyster trade at Norfolk, Va., is
rapidly developing Into a remunerative and
e iormcus business. Not less than 700,000 ga'-
lons oysters, dnly packed, will be sent this
y ar to the markets of this country, to say
nothing of those sent coastwise in the shell
a< d to Europe.
The captain of an Eaglish vessel,who
has ju»t returned from a cruise on the Sibe-
rian coast-, claims to have discovered an open
ronte to the north pole from the mouth of the
Yenesel river. The story is received with
many allowances, though some of the papers
give It full credit, and make all sorts of specu-
lations in respect to its importance.
Rev. Dr. Reynolds, of Greenville, S.
C., died in that place on the morning of the
19th instant. Dr. Reynolds was born in
Charleston, S. C , c n the 17th day of March,
J812, attained eminence as a divine, and was
at the time of his death Professor of Latin in
Farman University, at Greenville.
On the 18th instant, at Memphis.
Tenn., an old man named Smith, from Keo-
kuk, Iowa, was found dead near the depot of
the Mississippi and Tennessee Railroad, strick
en suddenly down by heart disease. Mr.
Smith was a prominent Mason, and was Past
Deputy Qrand Master of the State of Kansas
an 1 a member ef Smithson Lo^ge, Kansas.
An important decision has been ren
dered by the Missouri Court of Appeals. The
Central Savings Bank In St. Louis failed re-
cently; the decision is that the directors of
the bank are, each one, liable for the deposits
received after they became aware of the
back's circumstances. The St. Louis Glebe
says the decision is making a stir in financial
CiRev. J. R. Qilland died recently at
the residence of Col. James McUutcheo, in
Williamsburg district. South Carolina, in the
6~th year of his age. Mr. Qilland was a native
of Pennsylvania, but has been living in the
South for a number of years, actively engaged
as a minister of the Presbyterian Church and
a teacher. He was at one time a professor of
Qreek and Latin in Davidson College, N. C.
and was a man of eminent accomplishments
as an instructor and scholar.
Rome, Ga., built waterworks with
the proceeds of bonds legally issued for that
purpose, and after the waterworks were
completed gave a mortgage on them for the
balance due for the construction. The
mortagee sought to foreclose for non-pay
ment. The city objected on the grounds that
public damage and inconvenience would re-
sult, and that taxation having been provided
for the gradual payment of the bonds, the
creditor was estopped from further remedy,
and the mortgage by the mayor and csunci
was illegal. The Superior Court of Floyd
county supported the defense, bat it i
overruled by the Supreme Court of Georgia^
and Rome must pay up, or lese her waterl
Torka,
• red by Fire.
tie News.1
-c. 27, 1877.
d the store
ccupied by
3tore. In-
-1500 in the
» ock, fur
■u in the Man-
ia Central. The
.('joining, wa«
ee. S. (John,
C. E.JBRO TJS^A-RI)
Offers ihe LATEST NOVELTIES in
Blach Cloth jStrifs, Black
Diagonal Reception Suits,
Fancy Worsted £■ its.
His stock for partus, thea-
ters, balls and visits is Fresh
and Attractive.
Notice.
All Societies, Associations, Fire
Companies, etc., interested
is the
$100 Gold Prize
at the
New Orleans Cigar Depot
will please appoint their respective repre-
sentatives to witness aud take part in the
counting of the votes
At 10 A. M., the 28t'a of December
At 213 market Street.
E. E. FSEOERIOH.
J. C. GOliHAM
is
CLOSING OUT
Hl-i
ENTIRE S S OCK OF
SADDLERY
AND
Saddlery Hardware
ALSO HIS
LIGHT AKD HEAVY
STOCK OF H03IK-3IADE
'5 I
Orders will receive pro Dipt attention de25
RETAIL—RETAiL.
AT COST—AT COST.
MEN'S AND BOYS'
olotilima
AT COST—AT CQST.
Gents'Furnishing Goods
AT COST-AT COST.
TBE liBGWST ASSORTMENT IN
THE CITY
AT COST—AT COST,
HALFF, YVKIS & CO'S.,
oc20 3mtp Cor. Tromonc and Strand.
B. ENG£!,I£E,
Dealer in First-CI a??
WATCHES, CLOCKS
JEWELRY, &c.
AT PRICES TO SUIT IH2 TIMES,
ALL GOODS WABF *-?rr3D.
All Kinds ol J ewelry laicto Order
Diamond Setting a specialty.
The WATCH REP-VTRIN i DEPARTMENT
is under tbe control ot -»lr L. Bonvant.
a thorough and Practical G nera Watch-
maker. B. tN - EliKE,
no2 lp 1M " arket- street.
JOHN C. HALL.
WM. K. HALL
JohnG.Hal! & Go
FIRE
Insurance Agency,
Moody & Jemlson's Ruilalnr.
INSURANCE from INTERIOR SOLICITED
PICTURES.
FINE STEEL EN<; RAVINGS,
BEAUTIFUL OIL ( HR JKOS.
Call and see th^iu at
I. C. LETT'S ViHC.ri KTOftE,
deSatf Market, bet and Center.
W. F. STEWART. C. H. MOOR ! HV BX1SSHEB
W. F. Stewart & Co.
Dealers m
LUMB 33 R
Shin£le% Laths, Sash, Blinds,
Doors. Etc.
Bills sawed to order at short notice and low-
est rates. Office cor. 89th and Mechanic sts.,
GALVESTON, TEXAS. se6'77 8m lp
NOW IS YOUR TIME TO BUY
CHEAP DRY MS
On and After December 26th
WE WILL SELL ALL UUK
WINTER GOODS
AT A
Large Reduction on Former Prices.
All those in need of REiDY-nADE SUITS FOR I.ADIES
AJUD CHILDR»'« had belter SEE OCR GOODS BEi'uRE
BUH1VG ELSEWH1RE.
WE ARE DETERMINED TO »ELL OUR
DRESS GOODS.
Come am1. Convince Yourselves that WE feELL THEM
CHE tPER THAN ELSEV»BEHE.
Klopman & Fellman.
DON'T FAIL
TO BUT TOUR
HOLIDAY
DRY GOODS
PRESENTS
AT
e. fhibouug's,
The Cheapst Store in tbfi City,
163 MARKET STREET
Amazements.
YOU CAN
BUY MORE
TOYS
For Tour Money
AT
E. FRIBOURG'S
than anywhere else in the city.
POSTOFFICE STREET,
Between 21st and 22d, sign of
BIG SANTA CIAUS!
M. W. Shaw & Bro.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED THE LARGEST
STOCK OF
Fine French and Bohemian
GLASS ani CHINA WARE
erer displayed in this market, and will be sold
at figures to defy competition. The above
goods have been added to our large and well-
selected stock of
Fine Jewelry,
Diamonds,
Silver and Plated Ware.
Ships' Chronometers Rated by
Tremont Opera House.
CHAS. S0UTHKRLAND, Manager.
NEW YEAR'S WEEK,
Commencing Tuesday Matinee, Jan-
nary 1st.
MCK ROBERTS'S
HUMPTY DUMPTY!
HEADED BY THE
Great Grimaldi,
The Best Comic Trick Clown ' rnerios,
JlND x
Strong and Attractive Combination.
FITS! FUJtf! FUN!
gyBax Qfficce open Monday. Dec. 31.
Transit.
no25 3mlstp
A GROWING BONANZA.
Any one wishing to en-
gage in the publishing of a
Country Paper
can hear of the BEST OPENIVH IN
NORTH TEXAS by addrefsing the un
dersigned. None need address unless they
have tbe Cash and mean business.
J. K. LOWE,
Wilts Point,
"The Gazette."
de22 lwlp
Texas.
Clayton & Lynch,
Architects & Oivil Engineers.
Plans, superintendence and estimates fur-
nished for every description of building.
Also, surveys and engineering work of everj
description Best of ref«-«nce in each de-
partment Box 113 ftan>rm>n>> Knlldlns
MOODY & JEMISON
COTTON FACTORS, Etc.,
GALVESTON, TEXAS.
E. S. JEMISON & CO,.
Bankers & Commission Merchants,
123 Peart street. New York.
ROOMS AND Kl)«RD.
MRS. CONRAD'S NEW BOARDING House
now open—12 and 14 West Postofflce St.;
$5 per week, $1 per day. d>-23 tf
PL-E^SaNI'South Rooms, with board Ref-
erences required. Apply at nortnwest cor-
ner 17th and PostofHc? streets. del5 tf
Commercial hotel, Mr». a oan-te s,
P/oprietress, Mechanic, between Treraont
and Twenty-»«-cond streets, Galvettton, T-xas.
INNIE HOUSE—MRS. E J. LA.NG, Pro-
prietress. Cor. 20th and Winnie. Board
per day. $1. Per week. $5, in advance 2m*
WI
1
Furnished rooms, with or without
Board, by day, week or month. *irs. V. A.
WK8TLAKE, Church and 22d sel4
NOTICKS, ETC.
Designs for scroll sawing, just
received. New and elegant.
de!6 fred. a SMITH, 114 Tremont St.
FIRST CLASS LESSONS will be given on
Cither, Bow Cithor and Guitar. Apply at
Gogean's music store. dels 2w*
SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY,
wholesale and retail, for sale by Robinson
St Co., Stationers and Printers, 75 Strand, lm
THE CELEBRATED CHAMPION COTTON
Marking Ink at $5 per barrel by Robinson
& Co., Printers and Stationers. 75 Strand, lm
PROFESSION A «..
Dr. t. d. manning,
OCDMST AND AURI8T,
formerly of Waco, is now alone In practice,
and is permanently located at Austin, Texas.
WOfflce over Tobin's drug store.
DR. M. JfoS&PHTHAL, FORMERLY OF
WACO, and Oculist of the State Blind
Asylum at Anstin, has permanently located in
Sherman, Texas, where he is prepared to
treat ah the Diseases ot the Eye. se30 3m
Books Wanted.
XT OAKUM'S HISTORY OF TEX-
JL as, two volumes,
KENNEDY'S TEXAS, two volumes.
State condition and price.
IE. H. CU8HING.
Houiton, Dec, 26,1877. de87 d&W Jw
s. heap Advertisement CoInmn
KEIL ESTATE.
^ chance for a poor man—wither
$1575 OO, and no more,
you can purchase an area of 12}£ City LOTS,
(.in high state of cultivation and title perfect,)
part of Southesst Quarter of Out-Lot 62, by
applying in two days from thlssdvortisement,
to JOSEPH FRANKLIN,
Rallloger & Jack Building, Room No. 2.
de2S 3t
LEASE aDV ANTAQEOUS—Locat'nfavora-
ble for b'ding-house. saloon, theatricals,
auction, store or bakery. Rent low. 8am Maaa.
rtb j (ut For the 8E. quarter of block
354:171/17 «7t/ No. 571, and terms to suit
purchasers. W. H. NICHOLS.
FOR SaLE—The Guilbeau building, and lot
10, block 680, m Galveston, with three story
slate roof brick building. No. 222 west Strand.
Apply to Edward T. Austin. 71 Tremont sr
FOR SA I K. „
T. "< NK BOOKw.—Our »to -(r i« and
prices are low. PIERCE & TERRY,
d. 27 lw 13a strana, u»iTe»ton.
B
"(AAA WARRANTED sweet Island-raised
1UUU ORANGE TREES,
four years old, in lots to suit purchasers, at
three dollars per d 'Zan for cash.
JOHN W. STANSFIELD,
de27 61* Corner Thirty-sixth and B dwar.
THE New Rules for tbe Courts of Texas:
8npreme, Appeals, District, Coun'y, Price,
30 cents. E. H. Cushing. Houston, Dec. 19.
fj>OR SALE—Tbe entire stock of Fire and
Burglar Proof Sefes, com is'ing of |ti000
worth of Insurance Companis', Merchants',
Banks', Jewelers' Safes and Vault Doors.
Will be sold below co=t f close out our stock.
nol6 GEO A. VINTON & CO.
The inexhaustible magic ink-
stands and the Miraculous Pens are for
sale tiy Robinson & Co., Stationers. 75 S'rand.
FOR RENT.
COTTAGES corner 9th and Strand, and
Broadway, between 14th and 15th. Inquire
on pn-mises of latter, to Mrs Wlxfnrth
J^Oit KK«T—SEVERAL, P. EAT COTTAUES
and two-story houses, at low figures. One spe-
cially suitable for a Dairy.
H. M. TRUEHEART & CO.,
de2~ 3t Retl Fstate Agents.
For rent—a nice two story house
in thorough repair, south front on Broad-
wav, between 22d and 23d s reets. For terms
apply to [-e27 4t*l Mrs J. L FROSH.
FOR RENT—The comforiable two-story re-
sidence situated on Poxtoffice St., between
18th and 19.h sts , soui h front. For terms ap
ply to PETER M. ERHARD,
de23 tf corner Strand and 22d sts.
FOR RENT—A Cottage with kitchen, out-
house* and brick cistern, pleasantly sltu-
at d on high greund. Apply at 706 and 712 E.
Winnie, between 10 h and llth. de20 tf
i[X>R RENT—The fchlutter F.rtn, opposite
Strinitfellow's p ace, 5 acres; also five lots
on Mechanic and Twenty-seventh sts Apply
to B. R DAVIS. de' 0 tf
F
OR RENT—The Four story Iron Front oa
Tremont street, now occupied by Thos. Go«r-
gan & Bro., from and t.fter January 6, 1878.
Inquire of E. S. WOOD,
ael6 3m No. 123 Strand. G.-Uveston.
TTVJR KENT—BRICK NTORE ON ST*AND-
I Block 683, Nos. 64, 66, three stores, in first
rate repair.
oc7tf W G. IRWIN.
Ij>OR RRNT VERY CHEAP—Cottages on
Bath avenue and Avenue Q ano Tremont
Hotel stores. BURNETT & KILPATRICK.
HELP HiNTEU.
A GOOD SERVANT WANTED IMMEDI-
diate'y to do cocking and help about the
house. Apply at second house West Centre
and Broadway. de28 It
\\f ANTED—A good woman as cook and gen-
< v eral housework. Also a girl to nurse. Ap-
ply No 17 East Church, bet. 24th & Bath Ave.
MIXCEALANKOrs WANT*.
^7ANTED-^A PARTNER, EITHER'AC-
•ive or silent, with a capital of S10.000, in a
well established and good paying business.
Add ess "A,"
de27 d& flm Care News office.
ANY ONfc having a large (two-wheel) Velo
cipede at disposal. plea*ff address (with
name and regirifrncp,) H, News office. de28 It*
WANTED—A Carpenter to repair a nice
cottage on line street railway, for the
rent of the place. J. J. Lewis & Co. de21 tf
j»IIM}EI.l.At*EOI3»^ ^
AN appropria'e Christmas Present, one of
our beautiful "Sun Pearls," in Morocco
case. Bles-i' g & Rose, 174 Tremont street.
Aii)AA A party with that amount can
hear of a pajing business. Can
be connecced wiih another if necessary. Ad-
dress G K., Galveston, Texas de27 2.*
fj^OR FORlY CENTS will send 25 New Year
J? Cards, exquisite designs, with your name
printed. Pierce & Terry, Ualveston. de271w
COAL ! COAL 1! COAL ! ! 1
Sold by the ton or otherwise, at
GREEN WALL'S Grocery,
Coner Bath avenue and Church,
de!3 lm opposite Ruff's Lumber Yard.
CHOICE FRUIT, WHOLESALE AND RE
tail. Families supplied; country orders
filled by Gus. McKernon, opt. Tremont Hotel.
PRINTING, LIiHOGRAPHINGand BLaNK
Books made to order in first-class style at
low figures. Robinson & Co., Stationers, lm
ROPei AND MANILA COTTON 8AMPL1NG
> Paper; also Flax Twines ot all kinds, sold
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The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 240, Ed. 1 Friday, December 28, 1877, newspaper, December 28, 1877; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth463671/m1/1/: accessed May 21, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Library Consortium.