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COUNTRYMAN.
APPOINTMENTS.
VOL. 5.
No. 49.
J. P. Ostkbhout, Editor.
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Brilrillo, Analta O—nty, Tuu
AUGUST 18. 1865.
Notices.-—The next Stated Meet-
ing of the Btsllvillu Lodge 'Will be
held on Saturday, . the 2d day of
September, if 4 o'clock, P. M.
The members of the Baptist
Church at this placa are requested
to meet ion the 3d Sunday, Aug 20th,
to elect delegatus to the Union Asso-
ciation, and provide fundi* for the
same.
Rev. B. D. Dashiell will preach
at Bellrille on the first Sunday in
Sept at il o'clock, A. M.
IdT In another column of to-daj s
paper will be found the address of
Mr. D. J/Baldwin, whom, it will be
remembered, was retained in custo-
dy with Messrs. Peebles, Zink and
others, last year by the Confederate
authorities, for supposed disloyalty
The letter breathes a sentiment of
forgiveness to all former persecutors,
and adyiBes obedience to law as the
most speedy path to restoration to
civil rule.
BP" liishop Andrews has publish-
ue a request thát the Bishops of the
M. E. Church, South, should meet at
Columbus, Qa., on the 17th inst., for
consultation.
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We notice that the San
Antonjo Scini* Weekly New has
enlarged its dimensions. Thofe wish-
ing'a Wester* paper would do well
to take the News—price $2,00 for
three tnOnths.
ár
'ty The New Orleans True Delta
Ftntefj that tlw Federal direct tax on
real estate is less than two . mills on
t lié dollar. That would be at a rate
i than twenty cents on the
dollars worth of property.
We ikiiik the people can stand that,
^'with a tight squeeze."
A Süfloot..-*-Mr. Fharr, a .soldier
who liw been in the army from Ari-
zona (o camp Bielnud,, and who is
t-nid tj^e'well educated, proposes to
open á school in thw place next Week;
we wish the gentleman success.
^he BejMflle Count iy man has re-
vi ved .-^-abutJ{ern Intelligencer*'
' Many thanks to you Mr. Intelli-
gencer—we have kept afloat all thro'
,i he war, with the exception of about
six weeks, which temporary suspen-
sion took plaee last spring a year ago;
. caused by calling ourseli and. jom
Into the State 'service. The Coun-
tryman has .been issued on half-size
& while Metropolitan presses of the
South thought ihey were doing well
to Irtne any paper at all.
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• New Yoik, August 7—The Com
mmcíal'sMontréal special says that
Tatt has been for a long
■da, and it is believed he
ted near Montreal. The
ves are on the alert
i wearing
Governor Hamilton has been quite
sick for Beveral days. He has, how-
ever made a number of appointments
to State and County officers. We
give below a list of the appointments
made so far, omitting, for want of
room, the Assessors and Collectors,
Surveyors, County Commissioners,
and inferior officers •
Secretary of State—Judge James
H. Bell.
Superintendent Lunatic Asylum—
Dr. B. Graham.
Superintendent Deaf and Dumb
Asylum—J. "Van Nostrand.
judiciary.
Geo. W.Smith, Judge 1st,District
J. A. Buckholts, Judge 3d. do
J. B. Williams, Judge, 6th. do
J. J. Jarvis, District Attorney.
B. W. Gray, Judge 8th District.
E. L. Dahoney, District Attorney.
Li N. Cooper, Judge 9th District.
G. W. Whitmore, District Attorney
G. A. Everts, Judge 13th District
Wash. James, District Attorney.
J. H. Houghton, Judge 17th Diet.
W- K.Meckimspn, Dist. Attorney.
W-T G Weaver, Judge 20th Dist.
A. T. Howell, District Attorney.
Wrr take the., above, from the
Austin Intelligencer of August 11th,
and find also that appointments of
county officers have been in whole
or in p art for the following counties :
Bell, Bosque, Cherokee, Caldwell,
Collin, Colorado, Dallas, Denton,
Fannin, Fayette, Gillespie, Grayson,
Hunt, Hopkins, Houston, Harrison,
Hays, Johnson, Leon, Lamar, Milam,
Red River, Smith, San Saba, Titus,
Wise. ,
Negro Soldiers.—The editor of
the Henderson Times recently made
a trip to Shreveport." Of the soldiers
on duty there, he thus discourses :
The negro soldiers on garrison
ty at Shrieveport, are conducting
themselves about nR well as could
be expected. Aside from the name
of the thing and the demoralizing ef-
fect upon the black population, the
citizens prefer them to the white
troops who were formerly on duty.
It is said they are more soldierly in
their bearing, mjder better-discipline,
and that they commit fewer depre
dations when oft'duty. But the idea
of a gallant ¡jnd high-minded people
being ordered and pushed about b
an inferior ignorant race is" shocking
to the senses. It " Union," such as
is desirable, can ever, be ellectéd
while such a conrse is pursued, we
must confess. tlirt our idea of the
Southern character is greatly at fault.
We trust that the United States au
thorities will reconsider this matter
and adopt a different policy.
For the other half of a courting
match there is nothing like an inter-
esting widow. There is as much
difference in courting a damsel, and
an attractive widow, as there íb be-
tween ciphering in addition and the
double rule of three. Courting
girl is' like eating fruit—all very nice
as far as it extends, but doing the
amiable to-the'blue eyed, bereaved
one in black crape, comes under the
head of preserves—rich pungent
Byrup. For delicoua courting, we
repeat, give us a «lively widder.'-J&r.
We don't believe a word of it;
a nice plea'<$tered up tor the " lively
widow," in crape, while the beautiful,
blushing young damsel can enjoy
sparking with equal pleasure, and
only awaits the proper one with
cheek enough to " pop the question,"
when an affirmative ekes forth from
her lips wUk as much, if not more
fweetneák than the " craped widder."
''Prtaerves" indeed ! We prefer to
eat froit! Young man don't let this
cowardly bachelor '< Ex." stagger
your determination ; they don't mean
it all by blushes, and are just as
sweet as those who have been dourt-
ed. * Sub Rosa.
GT Attorney General Bowden, of
Virginia, has publiBhe'd an opinion
that-persons who have held office,
Confederate or State, during the war>
are not eligible to county officer un-
der the npw order of thingp.
ty By a recent official report we
learn that the total amount of Amcri-
cangold received at the U. S. mint,
down to June 30,1865, is $577,187,-
734,21, "T . • v
BT We call attention to the card
of Thompson's House, in -to-days
¡ssuq.
Washington. Jidf^f3d.—Afriend
of Governor Perry, and. ai
by his authority, hss cáui
What has become of Josh
it We notice that J. A.
r has resumed 'his former
i as editor of the Jefferson
the pub-
lication of a communication in which
he Bays:
Three days before the meeting at
Greenville, S. C., Governor Perry
was appointed Provisional Governor,
that the latter was not only not in-/
formed of his appointment, but had
not the remotest idea that such aa
honor was to be conferred upoii him.
The purpose of Governor Perry in
his address, the writer says, was to
show the people of South Carolina
the great mistake they tyid made in
seceding. The numerous consequent
ces to their beloved State, and the
humiliation and degradation to which
they had no cause for seceding, and
were in no danger from sthe election
of President Lincoln.
'The writer says it is not true, as
stated in some or the papers, that the
Governor feels, personally, nay. hu-
miliation in coming back into the
Union, for he had no agency in go-
ing out of the Union, but lie has feel-
ings for his State. Governor Perry
entreats Southern people in terms of
earuestness, to become loyal citizens,
and repudiate forever, and to teach
their children to repudiate, the politi-
cal heresies which have ruined their
country.
Raleigh, July 24.—-Gov. Holden
has recovered from his recent illnoss,
and is at his post again. The larg<
land holders in this city and county,
who compriso the aristocracy and
lending rebel sympathizers, inade a
strong effort through Gov. Holden f'o
have the Government tax suspended,
but failed, and are now promptly
paying tlioir taxes t# save their prop-
erty.
The Raleigh Express still contin-
úes to make fresh disclosures of the
designs of the rebel element in this
State against the Union men and thó
negroes, to be put into effect when the
troops are wtthdrawn and the new
State Government goes into opera-
tion.
The Raleigh Standard says that
rebel papers are springing up in dif-
ferent parts of the State, which open-
ly denounce the Government, and
promulgat e treason of such a danger-
ous character that their immediate
suppression would be justifiable.
Most of the Federal appointments
in North Carolina are unable to qual-
ify, ■ not being in a position to take
the oath as prescribed by Congress.
Among this number ib lion. R. P.
Dick, recently appointed District
Judge, i
The announcement that "the arro-
gant rebel* of Virginia are to receive
the. full benefit of the confiscation act
is making mány friends for the Ad-
ministration in North Carolina, where
the same rigor is generally needed.
ly.We clip the following items
from the Houston Telegraph of- t.
11th inst: , j
"Dr. R. R. Peebles, Collector "of
the port of Galveston, has we are
glad to learn, arrived at that city by
the last steamer from New (Mean .
Although still iu feeble h<
will doubtless have his office Opened
immediately, it by the appointment
of a deputy, that the commerce of
the State may be no longer obstructed.
Dr. Peebles was highly inspected
aa a gentleman ; was a firm ana un-
wavering Union man throughout the
war; and passed through those diffi-
culties which always, in all countries,
^attend such positions. Helias lived
to see his viewB and his party trium-
phant. Dr. Peebles, we learn, does
not wish to revive old animosities,
now that peace is made, and the
United States Government re-estab-
lished. ,
The colored school is flourishing,
and the number of pupils increasing
daily. We think it will take' "them
a long time to graduate though.
W. P. Johnson, Esq., of Brazoria
coupty, a brother of tlio President,
and who lias ju|t returned from a
viBit to Washington city, arrived in
this city yosterday.
The colored laborer's Bureau, at-
tached to the Provost Marshals office
is one of our institutions. The office
ie crowded daily with all kinds, ages,
sexes, colors1, and conditions of our
new "American citizens of African
descent." The officers perform their
arduous duties cheerfully and
as much satisfaction as the cir<
stances will admit
give
rcum-
John MitcheJ, says a Fortress
Monroe letter, is, if- anything, more
morose than ever, He strides up
and down his cell in his bare feet.
He lias excellent shoes and stockingB
at his disposal, but will not wear
them. Barefooted he walks to and'
fro in his casemate, his brow,K con-
tracted and a sneer upon his lips
lie snaps out an occasional abusive
or ill-natured remark. His health
continues good.
TiioAfPsoi^BELL.—Attheifesidence
of the bride's father, J. G. Boll,
oh the 10th inst* by the Rev.
Cyrus Campbell, Mr. T. F- Thomp-
son to Miss Angelina Bbll, all
of Austin County; Texas.
May the young couple realice all
the fond .anticipations of the new
life upon which they have embarked;
may life's cuj^be " brim'd with bles
sings rich and rare," and when call-
ed upon to smrender the ties of earth,
may they bo recognized iu that bet-
ter and happier " sun bright clime."
Cotton—Middling. 14a20c.
SuGAR~12¿a26cts.
MoLA8SB8-^-per gal #100 \
Flour—Texas, per cwt #8 P0.
Bacón—No demand.
Coffee—30a40cts.
Whiskby—per gal $3 00a#5 00,
Candles—'None In market.
Corn—In the ear, per bit SOa46c.
Nails—perlb 10a20cts.
Hi DBS—No sal es.
SU0E8—None in market.
Chickens—each. 12¿a20cts.
Turkeys—none ih market.
Eggs—per dos, 8al2¿cts.
Gold—none in market
Hire—negroes, per mo., $IntfrOO.
Tobacco—per lb, Sficts a #100.
Value efOreenhacksIa Oetn.
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To The Public.
I HAVE PREPARED a Digest of tls
Constitutions and Statutesof TeXas,
id tbrce, with tboae repealed, u notes
under each amended or substituted no-
tion ; and also notes of the decisions of
the {Supreme Court* of Texaspnd of the
United States, fdown to fne time of
publication) bearing upon eyerv section,
repealed and in foroe, as to show clearly
under proper alphabetical heads, analy-
tically ana chronologicalIjr arrangód, the
laws in force, and those upon which rights
depend, or which have been the sulgeet
of judicial decisions; so as to enable the
student, thr bar, and the Courts to con-
sult, at k «lance, and in tho same place,
the old mw.. the mischief and the remedy.
The plan of numbering the articles and
the notes so as to hare no repetitions has
been observed; and wherever there has
been reference, by the Supreme Court of
Texas, or of the'United States, to either
the Digests of Hartley or Oldham A
White, their numbering will also be pie-
served, so as to render many opinions
;ible, which will not bé i so, when
digests shall be no longer aeoeasi-
m.
THOMPSON'S HOUSE.
(Opposite the Catholic Church,)
«ALVKSTON
kííssí
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Speaking of the state of feeling in
his community,.. *, correspondent of
the N. O. Picayune, irriticg from
Ascension. La., says:
'The only resentment the only
animosity observable is. between the
regular Confederate soldiers who re-
mained at their poet and the skulking
jayhawkers who. while wearing the
Confederate uniform and claiming
their title, were stealing from the
Sad fathers and mothers, the yonng
ters and brothers of those who
were in the army. With this class
the returned Confederates will not
fcatettoise or associate. From all
the parties and pió nics, which are of
. * trence jn tto Man-
irer settlements, the
«Ecloded, while the
Joidier, with
ever a wok
s
THE undersigned, formerly of the
RUSK HOUSE, Houston, has opened
a House in Galveston, and is now prepar-
ed to accomodate former customers and
the traveling public generally
His furniture is new, and his table Vill
be supplied with the best the market
affords!, M. F. THOMPSON.
FüJVJffinr bouse,
ft ' HOUSTON, TEXAS
COL. J. H. MURRAY,
PROPRIETOR.
This well known house is now open for
the reception of visitors and travelers and
every attention will be paid to sectue the
comfort of its guests. Give me a call.
Adminiitrptor'* Notice.
- Whereas, at the April Term, 1666, of
the Hou. Couuty Cojirt of Austin county,
the undersigned was appointed Adminis-
trator of the Estate of M., R. Pilley,
deceased. All person* having ' claybs
against said estafo are required to present
the same for allowance within the time
"SET b"*ÍBH W. MAMNINfl. *
- \/ Administrator.
ldinlnIt(ntoraf;IVotice.
pril Term, 1866
r Court of Austin
duly ap>
Intel!
these!
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 he of use la
the Courts of Texas. The work has been
examined and approved by some of the
best legal minds of Texas. It will be all
that years of research and oarelul
arranging and indexing could ma
It is my intention to go North, within a
few weeks, to havq the work published
in the latest style of law printing and
binding In the United States. Those
desiring copies, Míi forward bm TEN
DOLLARS Speoie,orits equivalent and
it will be sent to their address. Should
the published priee be less, the bslanee
will be tfefonded. Those really wishing
so indispensable a work, an expected te
pay in advaaee, so as to aid and cheapen
the publication.
My own address during the printing,
will he at Washington City, D. 0/
And I ofler my tervi^b to those
ing to prosecute claims for
special amnesty and to
desiring ray services in the 1
My facilities willl present sap
vantages. As every one
involve.some expense and
a retainer corresponding
tude of the business mom
company the application
For the present, letters
t me at Austin, or to 1
Paschal San Antonio.
giVen of my departure.
OEO. V.
APsnn.July 4thtia06.
D LANK8, Amnesty OeUu,'
D Bills, Postm, Ctartelais. 1
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services.
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Osterhout, John P. The Bellville Countryman (Bellville, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, August 18, 1865, newspaper, August 18, 1865; Bellville, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth177203/m1/2/?rotate=270: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.