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COUNTRYMAN.
VOL. 5.
No. 47.
J. P. Obtbbhout, Editor.
■olivine, Autia County, Tnu
AUGUST 9, 1865.
EÜ'MiVe «re informed that Mr. H.
Miller, of this placo, has sold out all
biB property in Bellville. Tlie pur-
chaser ia Mr. 1\ A. Englske.
Bb-Oru aniz ation.—With all the
diejiatch that can be. used by the
Provisional Governor of the State, it
is hardly probable that the regular
State Government can go into opera-
tion under twelve, months trom this
doe. We ate not yet ¡informed of
•f any appointments fer • county and
district offices; and until these are
made, the process of ascertaining the
legal votes of the State can not
begin. We twesume it Will take
two or three ^Knths to fnake all
these appointments throughout the
State. It Will then take a considera-
ble time to register the names of
voters, as mentioned in the Govern-
ors Proclamation. Then a conven-
tion is to be called. In the present
and prospective condition of the
mail facilities of this State, it will
require from sixty to ninety days
for the notice to be given so as to
reach all the couuties, and give time
for the discusión of the questions to
be brought before the convention. It
will take some months for the inem-
bwa to meet and continue in sessiop,
j ft*r which the new constitution ¡h
in be submitted to the people {pr
ihnir ratification or rejection. In
tlie evt^ut of the former, the returns
ju'i to be made to Austin, counted
nnd notice given to the people of their
action. Then comes the election for
xtnte and district officers and for
ineatbe: Is "CorigivRg.: The latter
must occupy a month or two, as the
4 nudidates will desire anopportunity
lor eaiivatjsing their districts. After
4)11 these elections, the successful
«•aiididntcs are to be inaugurated into
llieir offices, including the Governor
-and the Iiegishrturt .
All these tilings will evidently
take time, and it behooves us there-
lore to be patient, and not expect too
#oon u transformation into regular
and eortsti utional relations with the
Federal Government. We are favora-
bly indited to the policy of Gov-
ernor Hamilton. We believe he
will do all be can for as early a re
•organisation as practicable, but r.n.
early reorganization will appear pro
tractedSe some people who are never
satisfied. If we shall be able to be
going an in the old routine of govern*
mental afiairs in twelve months from
this thne, we shall think we haift
made great speed. In the mean
time there is something for all hands
-to do. It is no tftne to be idle. Society
4ias been' upturned from ita foundv
tiona, and it ia the province and
•wOrkJof the people to apply them-
selves to laying again its foundations
-and erecting the superstructure for
Let us
«enftfcilli fraternal feelings i* neigh-
borhoods, in reference to the govern-
ment and to eceh other; endeavor to
promstt IndivMttifl and public pros-
perity, ánd enjoy is we m able,
iké nóíát, social and religions privi-
to m. We ¿an
better country than
n. With proper Sp-
are within oar roach
we may make
__ in ¿ firtr years surpass
Lmum of roe
Iy The cotton business in this
State has been suddenly brought to
a stand-still. All the cotton in the
ware-houses in Houston and Galves
ton hes been stopped by the Govern
ment agents, and they have forbid-
den its removal. The object is to
find the cotton belonging to the late
Confederate Government. We also
learn that cotton belonging to those
whose property is valued at over
$20,000, and igfro have not been
pardoued by tW*President, is liable
to seizure. ^This affects either the
producer or the purchaser, who has
not beep pardoned.
The Fbbbdm.bn.—So far as we
can ascertain, the freed negroes in
this county, this side of the Brazos,
are on their best behavior, and
generally quiet and peaceable, and
disposed to work and make their sup-
port. Some few instances we have
heard of, where they have changed
places, and their new masters after
keeping them a short time have-been
compelled to turn them off. Such
negroes soon fiud it difficult to pro-
cure places to live. The negroes have
all been informed of their freedom,
and in most cases it was done imme-
diately on reception,of Gen. Gran-
ger's order. The " situation" is, in
truth, much better than could have
been expected. The new order of
things, if permitted to regulate itself,
would soon become settled, and freed-
meu would sóob find their proper
status as well in a state oft freedom
as in a condition of slavery. Any
attempt, in our opinion, to do more
for the negro than be is capable of
appreciating, will only work injury
to him, as well as the white mnn
Any attempt to elevate the African
above his usual level must be done
by degrees. In this respect as in
many others, baste must bo made
slowly. The slave, though freed iu
an instant, cannot by the saine means
be transformed instantaneously into
civilization, refinement and intelli-
gjeufce.
■#
Rebel Refugees.—We fake the
following f'r ,rn the San Antonio .Seini-
Weekly News, it will be interest-
ing to many iu this State :
A gentlemanwho left Montereytou
the 19th brings us later information
than we have had respecting some of
oui expatriated Confederates.
Generals Kirby Smith, Price Ma-
gruder and Preston, with others, had
left for the city of Mexico. Gen. Bee,
Col. Luckett, Ex-Governors Moore
and Allen, of Louisiana, were still in
Monterey. Gov. Murrah was there
sick, but not dangeronBly so.
"'"Colonels Duff and J. R. Sweet had
established themselves in housekeep-
ing. Senator Perkins of Louisiana,
and party who were robbed between
San Antonio and the Rio Grande,
had also reached Monterey: Judge
Devine and N. O. Green, ESq., were
remaining at Monterey—the latter
about to leave forCadereira, 10 leagues
from Monterey on the Matamoros
road. Gen. Shelby had, offered the
services pi himself and men to the
Imperial Government upon provision
tjfat they should keep up their organ-
ization. Their proffer had been re-
ferred to Maximilian, the local au-
thorities refusing to accept them oth-
erwise than as volunteers, to be com-
manded by French officials; and
meanwhile, numbers of the party, im-
patient of inaction and delay, were
leaving in small squads for Sonora.
Many of the exiles expect some
day to rotiftn, but none of them ex-
messed Étif definite plan or purpose
tor the future.
The Tribune's Washington special
says the statement in this Tribune
some day* ago, that Jeff Davis would
probably be tried by a military com-
mission, receives confirmation daily.
A prominent Senator asserts that it
has positively been determined to try
che arch trauw by military
In the Kspublic ui State efTesaa
The Consultation on the 11th Nov,
1836, elected
For Governor, Votes.
Heury Smith, 31
Stephen F. Austin, 22
Lt.-Gov.,
Jas. W. RobinSon, 52
On the adoption of the Constitu-
tion 3d. of March, 1836, the conven-
tion elected for President ml interim,
David G. Burnet, and for Vice-Presi
dent, Lorenzo D. Zavala (vote not
given.)
September, 1836.
President,
Sam Houstou, 4,374
Henry Smith, 743
Stephen F, Austin, 687
Vice-President,
M. B. Lamar's maj 2,699
September, 1838.
President.
M. B. Lamar, 6,996
Robert Wilson, 552
Vice-President,
D. G. Burnet. 3,952
A. C. Horton, 2,971
Joseph Rowe, 1,315
In 1841.
President,
Sam Houston,
D.G.Burnet,
Vice-PreBident,
Ed. Burleson,
Memucan Hunt,
In 1844.
President,
Anson Jones, 6,9p4
Ed. Burleson. 5,695
Vice-President,
K. L. Anderson, 9,951
Nov. 1845
Governor,
J. P. Henderson, 7,853
J. B. Miller, 1,673
Lt. Governor,
A. C. Horton, . 4,204
N. H. Darnell, 4,084
In 1847.
Governor,
G. Travis Wood, . 7464
; J. B. Miller, 5,106
N. H. Darnell-,— 1.276
J. J. Robinson, 379
Lf. Governor.
,). A. Greer, 4,890
E. 11. Tarrant, 3,687
Edwin Waller, 2,979
In 1849.
Governor,
P. II. Bell, 10,219
G. T.Wood, 8,774
J. 'J'. Mills, 2,632
Lt. Governor,
J. A. Greer, 10.599
J. W
M
13,595
5,262
4,061
2,971
2,320
Henderson, 6,981
T. Johnson, 1,289
In 1651.
Governor,
P. H- Bell,
M. T. Johnson,
J. A. Greer,
B. II. Epperson,
T. J. Chambers,
Lt. Governor,
J. W. Henderson, 9,659
Mat. Ward, 7,788
C. G. Keenan, 5,740
J. S. Gillett, 2,664
In 1853.
Governor,
E. M. Pease,
W. B. Ochiltree,
G. T. Wood,
L. D. Evans,
T. J. Chambers,
J. W. Dancey,
Lt. Governor, „
D. C. Dicftson,
J. B. Robertson,
Jared E. Kirby,
W. C. Henry,
R. A. Goode,
In 1866.
Governor,
E. M. Pease,
D. C. Diet son,
Lt. Governor,
H. R. Runnels, 21.073
W.G.W.Jowers, 17,817
13,091
9,178
6,983
4,677
2,449
316
14,215
6,868
6,967
4,823
886
26,326
17,068
Andrew Neill,
In 1857.
Governor, *
H. R. Runnels,
Sam Houston,
Lt. Governor,
F.R. Lubbock,
Jesse Grimes,
F. Smith,
In 1869.
Governor, 11
Sam Houston,
H. R. Ruinéis,
4,360
32,662
23,626
33.379
20,318
878
36,267
27,600
Lt. Governor,
Ed. Clark,* 31,458
. F. R. Lubbock, 30,326
In 1861.
Governor,
F. R. Lubbock, 21,864
Ed. Clark, 21,730
T.J. Chambers, 13,769
Lt. Governor,
J. M. Crockett) 28,321
F. P. Foscne, 18,160
In 1862.
Governor,
P. Murrah, 17.511
T. J. Chambers, 12,455
Lt. Governor,
F. S. Stockdale, 11,162
S. H. Darden, 8,083
A. M. Gentry, 4,490
P. W.Kittrell, 4,163
BT We clip the following from
an exchange. It is worth preserv-
ing as a convenient reference :
The following table shoWb at a
fjlance the value in specie of a dol-
ar in greenbacks at all the fluctua-
tions between par and 200. Suppose
gold íb quoted at 142. Look down
the column of G. B. to 142 and you
find under the column of coin 70¿,
which is the specie value of one dol-
lar in greenbacks. When gold is at
130, greenbacks are worth 77c., etc.:
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104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
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117
118
119
120
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123
124
125
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98
97
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21
95;
94
93;
9*
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91
90
891
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87 j
87
80.j
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84 i
84'
83j
828
82
81 i
80}
80
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
i:vi
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
79*
78}
78
774
77
76|
76
75
74|
74
734
73 .
724
72
714
71
704
70
694
69
684
68
674
67j
66jf
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
481
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
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544
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53,
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521
524
52
511
514
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501
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To The Public.
I HAVE PREPARED n Digest of
C'lll.Hl itlltUHlH
the
«lid 8tutnk'Kof Texan,
in force, with those repealed, as note*
under each amended or substituted auc-
tion ; und also notes of the decisions of
the 8upreuie Courts of Texas and of the
United States, (down to fho timo of
.publication) bearing upon everv section,
repealed and iu force, as to show clearly
under proper alphabetical heads, analy-
tically and chronologically arranged, the
laws in force, mid those upon which riuhts
depend, or which have been the subject
of judicial decisions ; so as to enablo the
student, thr bar, and the Courts to con-
sult, at a" «lance, and iii tlie same place,
tlie old law. the mischief and tho remedy.
The plan of numbering tho articles and
the notes so as to have no repetitions has
been observed; and wherever there has
been reference, hy the Supreme Cjurt of
Texas, or of thelTnited States, to either
the Digests of Hartley or Oldham St
White, their.numbering will also be pro-
served, so as to render many opinions
intelligible, which will not be so, when
these Digests shall be 110 longer access!
ble.
, The plan will also contain an appendix,
which will embrace the Statutes of the
United States, and such of those of the
"Confederate State " as will be of use in
the Courts of Texas. The work has boon
examined and approved by some of the
best legal minds of Texas. It will be all
that years of research an4 careful noting,
aitanging and indexing could make it.
It is my intention to go North, within a
few weeks, to have the work published
in tho latest stylo of law printing and
binding in the United States. Thole
desiring copies, can forward me TEN
DOLLARS Specie, or its equivalent and
it will be sent to their address. Should
the published price be less, the batanee
will be refunded. Those realljr wishing
so indispensable a work, are expected to
pay in advance, so as to aid and choapen
the publication.
My own address daring the printing,
will be at Washington City, D- C.
And I offer my services to those desir-
ing to prosecute claims for monev or
special amnesty and to those merchants
desijrigE nuMMgices in the Eastern cities.
present superior, ad-
ry one will necesarily
nse and correspondence,
^responding to the magni-
business mnst invariably ae-
the application &r my services,
present, letters can be addressed
at Austin, or tn I. A. & Geo. W.
Paschal Ban Antonio. Notice will be
given of my departure.
OEO. W. PASCUAL.
Austin, July 4th, 1866. e43*tf.
Bellville Prica 1
Cotton— Middlings 14lf0c!
Sugar—12$a25cti^
Molasses—per gal tl 00
Flouh--Texas, per <Stft $8 00.
Bacon—No demand. ^
Copfkb—30a40cts. v
Whiskby—per gal $3 00a$5 00.
Oandlrs—None in,|narket.
Corn—In the ear, per bu 30a46«.
Nails—per lb 10a20cts.
Hi dbs—Nosales.
Shobs—None in market.
GHICKBN8—each, 12j§20cia.
Tubkbys—none inmaikét. J.
Eqqs—per dos, 8al2¿cts. ,
Gold—none in market.
Hirb—négroes, per mo., $ luí500.
Tobacco—per Id, 26cts a$í 00.
A PRACTICAL PRINTBR, hsTluy many
yean' uxpvrlanoa In the builntsk U «Imlrou*
of obuilnlng «a lnton-Ht in a Country Nen i>aper
sltuatod In vomn flonrlahlnt Town In Tmuih. To
thoss poiiowlnB a imoll cupltal and not having a
thorough knowledge of th« butln«M, a llbevul In.
duovmcnt will be offered. Situation prefsr^vl un-
til a thorough acquaintance is formed. > A'Mrees
' Countryman Office," BuUvllle, Texas. .
i ft,, y
Circular*
Okfick of Provost Marshal Gen.
DISTRICT OP TEXAS.
Galveston, June 28, 1866.
All persons formerly slaves are earnest*
ly enjoined to remain with their former
masters, under such contracts as ma.v be
initde for the present time. Their riwa
interest as well as that of their fbriuer
master, or other parties requiring their
services, renders such a course neccKitry
and'of vital importance, until permanent
arrangements are made under the anspioes
of the Freedman'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 buth parties to the
contract made, will be equally bound to
its fulfillment on their part.
No person formerlv a slave will be 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
fiostortown. They will not be subsisted
n idleness, or in aiiy way except as em-
ployees of the Government, or In eases of
extreme destitution or sickness, and in
such cases the officers authorised to order
the issues, shall be the Judge as to the
Íustice of theVlaim for such subsistence,
dleness is sure to be productivo of vice,
and humanity dictates that employment be
Airnished thcéo people, while the interest
of the commonwealth imperatively de-
mands it, in order that the present crop
may be ..lacurcd. No persons, white or
black, and who al e-able to labor, will be
-subihrteU by the Government in idleness,
and thus hang as a dead weight upon those
who are disposed to bear their full share
of the publie burdens. Provost Marshals
and their assistants throughout the Dis-
trict nrc charged with using every means
in their power to ¿arry out tne instructions
in letter and spirit.
By order of
Major General GBANGEtt,
[Signed] II. G. LAUGHLIN,
Lt. Coh & Provost Marshal Dist. of Texas.
CF All Texas papers will copy tho
above circular one month and seno blHs,
to the office of the Provost Marshal Gen-
eral, Galveston.—Flake'1 BuUtti .
e4*¿>lm. ''''-v
Rusk House,
HOUSTON, TEXAS.
R. G. LOVE,
PBOPBIETOR.
Splendid Accommodations for Ladies.
Administrator'* Notice.
Whereas, at the April Term, 1866, of
the Hou. Couuty Court of Austin county,
the undersigned was appointed Adminis-
trator of the Estate of M. R. Pilley,
.deceased. AH persons having claims
against said estate are required ta present
the same for allowance within the time
prescribed by law.
e3Wt, JOHN W. MANNING.
Administrator.
Administrators' Notice.
Whereas, at the April Term, 1866
of the Hon. County Court of Austin
county, tbe undersigned were duly aft
pointed snd qualified as Administrators,
of the estate or E. 8. BiwK.dec'd, All
persons having claims against the estate are
required to present the same for allowance
within fhe time prescribed by law.
e'Jm B. J. WHITWORTfl,
, w T. B. WOOD,
. k • _. Administratonr.
Blanks, Amn««ty (MH MI TUIMU, naad
Bill , Posters, OratlM BUI |f«Sds. Peroles,
sad all other kind, of JoTprtatiac, «Isas Wtth
Executor's Notice.
AT the April term A. D. 1866, •
the County Court of Austin agni
letters testamentary Were granted,
the undersigned on the estate of J. J
Thomson, dee'd, all persona havinge!
against said estate will present tbris
erly authenticated within the time
scribed by laW.
W. S. DAY A. SAML.
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