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A. H. BELO & CO., Proprietors.
Salu'day, September 1, 1877.
Deatli of T. W. Iflaftterson,
Intelligence is received of the death
(»( T. W. Masterson, of Brazoria coun-
ty, which occurred at his residence,
rear the town of Brazoria, at 3 o'clock
a. m., August tfOth. The deceased has
l>eea a life-long citizen of Brazoria
county, and was in every way identi-
fied with the interests of his section of
the Btate. At the age of 20 he was
t'hief Deputy L'nited States Marshal
i nder Colonel Young, then United
htates Marshal for the Western District
<>f Texas. He resigned that position to
ferve in the Confederate army, and was
among the first to enlist in the Second
Texas Volunteer Infantry, which con-
stituted a portion of Hood's Brigade.
He served with distinction in that corps
until the latter part of the war, when a
severe wound rendered active service
an the field impracticable. At the close
«>f the war he married Miss Annie
Chalmers, a daughter of Dr. Chalmers,
• >f Austin, and a sister-in-law of Gen.
Thomas Green. She survives him. lie
Jeaves four children. For the past ten
years he has been engaged in agricul-
tural pursuits and the practice of the
law, being at the time of his death a
member of the law firm of Masterson &
3Iasterson, of Brazoria. An active,
enterprising, energetic, estimable citi-
zen, he will be greatly missed.
TEXAS NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
PARIS.
A Disastrous Fire—Most ol tlie Tow n
Destroyed - Aggregate Loss Esti-
mated at £ 1,000,000—Lowers Nu-
merous—Probably Incendiary.
LSpecial Telegram t* the News.l
Paris, August 31, 1877.
About 1 o'clock p. m. a Are broke out in the
City Saloon, which spread rapidly, burning the
*ast, west and south sides of the square;
clarksville street, from the square to Pine
Bluff street; and from the square to and in-
cluding the postoffice.
The losers are the Farmers and Merchants'
Bank. LcLeod House, Postoflice. Express of-
fice, Telegraph office, Barm & Gresbam's live-
ry stable. T. W. & A. S. Johnst n. N. Cohn,
Harris & Co., j. Goodgion. J. Frees & Co., J.
Faulkner, Lewis Bros.. Denton Bros., City
Hotel, McGlesson's stable, J. W. Rogers, W.
B. Craig. H. L. ±?aertels, Whitfield &
Douglas. Williams & Wortham, N. Cohn,
• second store), A. S. McMurray, N. English,
Hall & Braden, E W. Saunders, By waters &
Cook, P. W. Sims, J. D. Atkinson (a<ent Har-
ris & Co., dry goods', Altheimer & Co., S. Fox
«fc Co., J. D. Baum, M. Saunders, J. E. Coombs,
Bright Bros., J. Goodgion, W. R. Fitzpatrick,
Edmondson & Meyer, John Wyatt, Ry. Har-
ris & Co (confectioners), Jno. Gabbett, T. H.
Frees, Lyons & Harrison. Lewis Bros., Abe
Lusk, Griner's Hotel. H. Friedland-**. Nix <£
Co., Grab's wagon yard, and others too nu-
merous to mention.
Many private dwellings, offic3S and
trade shops are not included in the above
area,making about ten solid blocks destroyed.
The old court-house was also burned. The
court-house caught on tire, but no great dam *
age was done. Fears were entertained fo r
the safety of prisoners in the county jail,
and they nad to be removed from jail. Water
gave> out, which rendered the engine useless.
It did promising work as long as water could
be had.
The loss of property is fearful—estimated
from one to one and a half million dollars.
Many families are without shelter. The
north side of the public square is partially
damage 1. It is reported that one T. Pound set
fire to the city saloon by pouring oil on the
floor and igniting it, saying he would " burn
up the d—d town." He had been recently
discharged from the saloon; is a stepson of
one of the proprietors. He was arrested
about ten miles from town trying to escape,
and is now in jail, Feeling against him is
very bitter.
Cross & Co.'s loss 13 $30,000. Pome lives are
reported lost: but one body has been found
as yet. One child was rescued from the sa-
loon where the lire originated
BttfiNIUIQ.
Huslaess of the Past Year in Col-
ton and Outlook litis lfear—Not
a Quarter Crop Expected iu Four
Rich Countlei.
[Special Telegram to the News.]
Brexham, Aug. 33, 1877.
The total receipts of cotton for the present
commercial year at this plac»* are 25,190 bales
Shipments 24,94« bales. Received during
present month 457 bales.
Further investigation among leading far-
mers representing this county and the a 1 join-
ing counties of Austin, Waller, Burle«on and
Lee, confirm my former report that only one-
fourth of a cotton crop will be made.
F. L. Randle, of Washington, had a valuable
horse stolen night before last. Suspicion rest-
ed upon a white ma a, who was a stranger, and
Deputy Sheriff Gee headed a posse and went
in pursuit, and captured the rascal on the ani-
mal early this morning. n< ar Burton. He is
about twenty-two vears old, has dark eyes, is
sdm built and has long eandy hair, being much
sun-burnt; looks like a frontier thief.
The public free schools of brenham open on
Monday next, under very favorable circum-
stance.
New buildings are still going up and every
house iu t"wn is '»ccupied.
DALLAS.
Summary of the Year*
and Prospect for tbe
ho 41.
LSpecial Telegram to the News ]
Dallas, August 31, 1877.
The Herald publishes to-morrow interviews
with leading merchants and millers. The
abundant crops seem the source of general en-
couragement, and traders call attention to
the fact that farmers are coming into the
city and paying wheat money for articles of
luxury—a sure indication that a heavier cot*
ton yield than last year is anticipated. In
consequence of favorable sign«, merchants
are preparing heavier stocks for the trade
than that which they took in for the tail and
winter of 1876.
Transactions in wheat exported and manu-
factured into flour last year foot $2,750, Olio;
jobbing and retail business in dry goods, $*,i
814,'{00; groceries, $2. .">00,010; hardware and
implements. $l.f>G0,0< 0; lumber, $1,125,000;
nides and wool, fcsuO.OOO.
Receipts of cotton, 41,104 bales—about 5000
bales less than last year. The incoming crop,
based upon increased area and prospects, is
estimated at '»j,0*j0 bales.
x Business
Next Sea-
TH UNITY.
A Lawyer Assailed by tlie Adver-
versary of His client.
[8pecial Telegram to the News.l
Trinity, Aug. 31, 1877.
About noon to-day Col. bam T. Robb was
at racked in the street by Dr. J. M. Arnold,
knocked do wrn and cruel) v beaten about the
bead with a large club. The doctor was com-
pelled to desist from the assault by two citi-
zens, who came to the colonel's rescue. Dr.
Arnold claim* that Cot. Robb was too zealous
in the prosecution of a suit against him.
First Cotton Received at fteagan.
[Special Telegram to the News.]
Beaoas, August 31, 1877.
The first two bales of this year's cotton
were received at this station for shipment tbis
morning. They were bought by 31cDowell.
Peyton & Co., and shipped to Galveston. Cot-
ton and boll worms have been playing havoc
in this section of country, and farmers will
not make over half a crop.
I Arrival of a New Strain Yaelit at
Indianola.
[Special Telegram to the News.]
Indianola. Aug. SI, 1877.
■ The stt-am yacht Myrtle, owned and com-
I manded by Capt W. H. Talbot, and intended
I to carry the mail between Corpus Christi and
I this port, arrived this morning and will loave
■with mail for Corpus to morrow mornir g
First Cotton at Crockett.
[Special Telegram to the News.?
Crockett, Aug. 31, 1877.
. .he first now cotton wa^ brought in this
I rriorLing by G. A. Bunwoody an 1 shipped
I :hrough T. & W. F Brettling to Galveston.
Iflore Work For No more Pay.
Cincinnati August 3! -The authorities of
be Cincinnati and Dayton Hailroad have is-
sued a circular to their employes directir g
1 .hat after September 1st ninety miles run
'hall constitute a day's work. Heretofore
4i*ty miles has counted as a full day. This
uling covers the line from Cincinnati to To-
edo, and from Hamilton to Indianapolis,
duch di8satisfection i* expressed by em
>loyes, as no increase of pay accompaaies the
ncreased labor.
H*t.p for the weak, nervous and debilitated;
•hroi ic and painful diseases cured without
^nedicine. Electric Belts and other appli-
.nces, ail about them, and how to distinguish
I he genuine from the spurious. Book, whh
all particulars, mailed free. Address Pul-
srmacher Galvanic Co., 292 Vine Stieet,
Modnnati, Ohio
THE RUSSO TURKISH WAR-
Beginning of a General Hal le
Along the Lorn.
Manchester. August 31.—The G uardian re-
ceived a telegram thi3 afternoon, sfa*ing that
the expected battle along the line of the Lom^
from Agabasla to Torlak. commenced yester-
day and continued all day. Mehemet Ali
Pasha commanded the Turks in person, and
attacked the Russians at three points. So far
the Turks are sueccssful.
Constantinople, Aug. 8 —Meheme!; A!i
Pasha telegraphs as follows: On Thursday
morning strong columns of our troops from
Rasgrad and Suniuass Unh'ear attacked the
Russians near the village of Karaliassunler.
The fighting was desperate. The vUlage was
taken and retaken several times, but finally
carried by the Turks.
The enemy was defeated and retreated in
order, pursued by our troops About five
o'clock in th^ evening two other columns from
Surinassonhler crosse i tbe Lom and forced
the enemy to abandon Haidrag-»s and fall
back on Pop My headquarters are at Sekar,
from whence 1 proceed to-morrow to join
Ahmed Eyoub Pasha, who is encamped at
Ke rahassarler.
The troops engaged atJKarahas^arler were
the Rasgrad and Eski de Juma divisions.
They captured a cannon, four ammunition
wagon®, 2000 rilles, and a large quantity of
uniforms and military equipments.
Baker Pasha greatly oistinguislied himself.
We lost 8000 killed and wounded, and the Rus-
sians 4000. IS oie—Karaha3<*ar!er and Harder-
agazseemtobe identical with Kraand Hai-
dar Kai on the maps. Pop doubtless means
Popskoi, where, according to previous tele-
grams, the Russians have a strong defensive
position.
Reuter's Shumla dispatch sa^s the lighting
lasted ninehomv. The positions carried by
the Turks on the right bank of the Lom are
Tehbeler, Spahilar and Kuraiiassarler.
Operations in Bulgaria-Minor Vic-
tories Claimed by the lurks.
Constantinople. August 31.—A 'elegram
from Shumla yesterday announces that the
column of belim Pasha has advanced and
crossed the river Lom, near Agashlar, driving
back the Russian1*, who after short resistance
re reated from the river.
Medjeb Pa-=ha has advanced from Rnsgrad
toward Torlake, repulsing the Russia s and
capturing two guns. A great battle is believed
to be imminent. The Turks are assuming the
offensive along the whole line.
Red if Pasha, having refused to attend a
military council for trial, it has been decided
to bring him before the council b? force.
It is reported that tfafvet Pa3ha refused to
accepSthe ministry.
Servla Hesitating on the Act ot War
in View ot Kussiau Reserve auo.
Turkish 't hreats.
London, August 31—A Vienna dispatch to
to the Times confirms the rtpoi t that the Sei-
vians are hesitating. It says Russia has re-
fused to conc ude a formal treaty with either
Servia or Koumania, as by so doing she would
acknowledge them as independent powers,
which she has been careful not to do in ad-
vance of the rest of Europe.
The Frince of Rcumania has been content
to enter into the war trusting merely to the
Czar's word that all will be. rigut. Prince
Milan is quite ready to do likewise, but Minis-
ter Ristics delays by insisting on a formal
convention. He probably oo^s not expect to
carry his point, but wishes to make the best
possible bargain forServia, and also delay in-
tervention till a time when ic would no- ex-
pose Servia to so much risk as at present.
.Tne Turkish Ambassador at Vienna deliv-
ered a note reminding ihe powers that Tur-
1 •/ at the conclusion of the late Servian war
neglected the opportunity of rendering Ser-
via harmless at their request, and scatiog
that in case Servia should again take up arms
Turkey would not consider herself bound
hereafter to treat her with the same mode-
ration, and would only consult her own mili-
tary and political interests.
retails of the Battle in Seliipka
Pass Saturday, August
London, August 31.—The Daily eics corre-
snondent. telegraphiug f.om fcch-pka Pass,
August 2."ith. an account of the Russian at-
tempt to capture a redoubt which the lurks
constructed so es sweep the road in the Rus-
sian rear, says this redoubt is still untaken.
and constitutes a great danger to the nussians,
as it gives the the Turks possession of a ridg^
running parallel to that up which the road
winds 1500 yards distant. The redoubt en-
filaies the road in several places, and Turkish
infantry, by extending alou^ this ridge, which
is thickly wooded, can practically render the
road impassable.
The Russian position still remains most
critical in spite of reinforcements. Geueral
Radouzky indeed informea the commandant
of Gabrova, the day after his arrival, that he
had better warn the inhabitants to be ready
to fly at a moment s notice. rihe Russians ad-
vanced under cover of trees to afford good
shelter. In a short time they reached within
fifcy yards of theredonbt. There they found
the lurks had cut down the trees around the
redoubt, making an abatt s, over which it
was almost impossible to pass. They gathered
around the edge and suddenly nude a ru*h
for it, but were driven back with fearful
loss.
Soldiers became entangled in masses of
bru?»hwood and trunks and limbs of trees over
which they were oblige 1 to scramble, while
the Turks poured in a ternole fire upon them
atthisshoit distance. It mowed them down
like grass. Of the first assault against the
redoubt, in which one company was engaged,
very few got back to tell the tale. General
Radazki sent reinforcement ^ and the attack
began again, but dispositions were made to
Dlac" a large force in such position that it
could pour a heavy fire into the redoubt to
cover the assault until the assailants were al-
most up to the parapet. Tnis attack seemed
almost on the point of success, for the colonel
in command said if reserves were given him
he could take the redoubt. The offi e<- in
command of reserves let them go. but they
were nevertheless repulsed.
The next a sault was made under the eye of
Radezki and part of his s a IT Gen Denitrof-
sky, chief of st.ifF. placed himself at the head
of the storming battalion, akhough he had to
be supported by two men. as he had just pre-
v cusiy been stuned by earth thrown "by an ex-
ploding shell. TheRus»i*Ds advanced stead-
ily until they rushed over tnrougn the abat-
tis. They even got into the redoubt and held
it for a few seconds, but were driven one
again. They surrounded, the place en all
sides pouring into ir a terrible fire, but were
again driven back.
In the mtantime the Turks, to support their
defense, began in their turn to attack the
Russian positions in the pass from front and
rear. The Ruts an losses must be very heavy,
for the fight continued until late at Dight and
the wounded weie coming back steadily all
the time. To sum up, the attack has been
successful. Reinforcements are arriving and
the fight will probably be continued to-mor-
row (Sunday).
GRANT IN EDINBURGH.
Recclvlns: the Freedom of the City —
A Sorry Speech lu AcHuowleai;-
ment.
Edinburgh, August .'il.—Grant, on receiving
the freedom of the city, said:
" I am so filled with emotion that I scarcely
know how to thank you for the honor con-
ferred upon me by making me a burgess of
this ancient city of Edinburgh. 1 feel that it
is a great compliment to me and to my coun-
try. Had 1 the proper eloquence I
might dwell somewhat on the history
of the great men you have produced, of the
numerous citizens of this city and of Scotland
that have gone to America, and the record
they have made there. We are pr^ud of
Scotsmen as citizens of America. Ttiey make
good citizens of oui country a d they find it
profitable themselves. I 9gain thank you for
the honor you have conferred upon me.""
Tnree cheers were then given tor the young-
est burgess.
The cabinet had an hour and a half session
discussing Sittihg Bull. The Secretar.es of
vvar anrl Interior will have another contro-
versy with Terry regarding the commission as
the report that Sitting Buil has returned to
the United States is dis redited. and further
effort will be ina^le secure a civilian to act
with Terry without compensation.
The cabinet discussed, but toek no action
in the case of A. B. rornell. who persists in
being naval officer of NewYo'k. nnd chair-
man cf the Republicami State Committee.
Tlier^ will be some fur her expostulation, af-
ter which the President will b> firm.
Gen. Gibbon, telegraphing from Helena,
Mont., does not believe Sitting Bull to be
south of the Canada line.
Evarts returns early next week
An ofiller of the House, ju t from Illinois
says tnat delegation wilt vote for Morrison
as a Speaker until withdrawn, and then with
two exceptions cast its strength forSiylor. of
Ohio.
Little Itock-First Bale in Am it.
Little Rock. August 31.—'The first bale of
cotton was received here to-day. Bnised near
this city and bought at auction at VO^c. per
pound.
R. A. Ginnochi. of tfcls city, lately employed
as mail agent on the Iron Mountain road, who
reported about ten days ago tnat bis car was
entered by highwaymen near Poplar Bluff and
jobbed of hair a dozen registered letters seve-
ral dollars and a gold watch, was arrested
h» re to day on complaint of a special agent of
the department, charged witn commuting th**
robbery. He was released on bad. Ginna
chio is one of lite aldermen of the ciry.
Coal Operarions in Pennsylvania.
Pottsville. August 'il.—Dispatches from
Mahoney City, Shenandoah and other prjmi-
nent mining centers, state th*t flit re is no
prospe t of a strikj iu the Schuykiil region.
W ithin the Jast ten days members of tie
mineis organi/iti n from other regions have
been trying tj^jiiduc* miners to join a strike
on the first orseptember with a view of mak-
lcg it general without success During tne
past week sh'pments of eoil over branch
roads have been unusually large.
A Biff Transaction by (lie I*, and
O, Jtoad.
Kkw Yobk, August 'M - Messrs. Drexel,
Morgan <Sr <ro a nnounce that the Baltimore
and Ohy> Railroad Company has sold to J. S.
Morgan A Co., London, their entire loan of
1,600,000 pounds sterling authorized in .lanu-
a.ry last. This loan is in the shape of o per
cent, sterling bonds of the company, secured
by ttrHt and only mortgage upon tbe entire
property of its Chicago divbion of 2*>3 miles.
Tne proceeds are immediately available to
the company for liquidation or the floating
debt, which will terns be withdrawn from
market.
Danger of Another ICailroad Strike.
Cincinnati, August 31.—A committee of em-
ploy ert of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Day-
ton Railroad waited upon President Shoe-
maker this morning and presented a remon-
strance against the order lengthening the trip
time of freij^nt hands, which was ordered to
go into effect to morrow. Shoemaker said he
would invest:^ate the matter and see it the
(:0hv ^ modified The men declare
there will be a general strike if the order is
not rescinded.
WASHINGTON.
Current Notes of the Capital—An
Extra Session Sure.
Waseington, D. C.f August 31.—Represent-
ative Ellis, of Louisiana, with the view of
governing his present movements, secured
positive assurance from the President yester-
day that the extra session would be held.
There is little doubt that Cornell, naval offi-
cer at New York, will be suspended. This is
the Rubicon: It will bring the President's
policy of divorcing civil ana political atrvices
squarely be ore the Senate.
In half dozf n instances where persons have
been brought before United States courts for
contempt in the matter of interfering with
roads under protection of courts the prisoners
have been sentenced to fine and imprison-
ment.
The synagogue of the Washington Hebrew
Congregation recent y built was dedicated
this evening with appropriate Jewish Fer-
vices. Hayes sent regrets that official bu-i-
ness prevented his presence. The dedication
sermon was preached by Rabbi B. Lyold, of
Baltimore
Washisgton, August 31.—The State Depart-
ment has advices that the Legislature of So-
nora convened on the 22d of July and de-
clared Gen. Vincent Mariscal constitutional
governor. Mariscal was inaugurated July 4
Mariscal was provisional governor and mili-
tary commandant at Sonora.
General Huerta ar.d staff, accomo»nied by
Gen. Pesquira, former governor of Sonora,
arrived at Guayma*, July 15th, on gunboat
Mexico to investigate the recent State e'ec-
tious, and empowered to annul them if ne-
cessary. Gen. Huerta had two hundred fed-
eral troops with six hunared en route, which
wi 1 make twelve hundred federal troops on
that frontier and state whether such force
has entire reference to recent elections.
THE CANVASS IN FRANCE.
GunbeUa Arraigned for tbe Lille
SpeecU.
Paris. Augusf 31.—Ganabetta appeared be-
fore a Judge o'lnstruction, when the Judge
read several passages from the Lille speech,
which he said constituted an offense against
President McMahon and an insult to the min-
istry. M. Gambetta repl ed that he went to
Lille with the fixed intention to deliver a po-
litical sieech, whieh the situation rendered
necessary, bu5 protested s'rongly. lie de-
nied slander or iusub to any one.
1 HE AMERICAN TURF.
ICaces at Charter Oak Park.
Hartford, August 31.—In the races at
Charter Oak Park yesterday 2.30 class, purse
$2100, divided, was won by Lysander Bay.
2 22 class, purse $-5uU, divided, won by
Ham Is.
Running race was won by Waco.
An Interior Tornado.
Cincinnati, August 31.—A special dispatch
stited that a storm passed over Gilman, 111,
yesterday, prostrating a number of houses.
The llouring mills ot John R Grayson & Son
were completely destroyed and one person
killed.
Tlie Neutrality of tlie Powers.
London Aug. 30.—The Pestlier Lloyd (news
paper) states positively that the Powers have
arrived at an understanding that neutrality
shall remaiu unaltered, notwithstanding the
military alliance between Servia and Russia.
Tlie English Cotton Trade.
London, August 31.—The cotton spinners of
Lehigh, T>ldes y and Atherton, though in
Bolton district, have not yet given notice of
a reduction, but will reduce wages 5 percent,
if the pending str.ke be unsuccessful.
Death or a Prominent Southern
Wri.er.
Jack^onnille. Aug:. 31.—Dr. H. H. Jacques
late editor of the Rural Carolinian, and au
thor of several works on agriculture, died at
his residence, near Fernando, on Tuesday.
Gen. Forrest Improving*
Memphis, Augus£31.—Gen. Forrest's condi-
tion has improved considerably. His friends
are now sanguine of his recovery.
Davenport Improving:.
Canton, Pa . Angust 31 —Davenport's physi
cians have strong hopes of his recovery.
Death ol' a Kansas Ez-(lovernor.
Lawrence, Kansas, August31.—Ex-Govern-
or Wilson Shannon is dead.
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an increase in the amount of interest upon
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ing out of consideration the increase of debt
from loterest accruing upon ihe bonds of
doubt'ul validity, the increase in the State
debt Is only $19,064 95. As, however, the
the data from which the debt statement was
made included an estimate that about $34,000
more of warrants would issue between August
21st. the date it was furnished the News and
the date. August 31. when the statement will
finally have been male up, that sum should
bo add^d to the amount of warrants outstand-
ing which would show a greater increase of
debt by that amount. The total increase in
the State debt, including: the doubtful interest
and estimated issue of $34,090 of warranis in
past ten days will fall short of $85,000. This
statement, however, does not include amounts
of indebtedness tor which no appropriations
have been made, contracted pince Aug. 81. '76.
This amount will not fall short of $200,000.
These obligations have been mainly contact-
ed by sheriffs clerks and county attorneys,
the appropriation t*r their fees being too
small by at least $100,000. The deficiency in
revenue has not been so large as was antici-
pated. owing to the fact that the State admin-
istration has uot used several large appro-
priations. The appriat.fon for resumption of
the Stat-} Penitentiary $30 000. for printing ab-
stract of land titles $30,000. for building col-
ored college $20,000. and some others of small-
er amounts are noted as not used. Notwith-
standing this, and the most rigid economy in
the administration of State affairs, it appears
the debt is now $280,000 greater than it was a
year ago. Tbe appropriations for the ensuing
year exceed those for the year just closing in
a small amount, and the increase of popula-
tion and business of all kind a will increase
the work to be done by the courts, so that tlie
deficiency in appropriations will probably
reach $250,000. There is no appropriation
whatever for printing, without whica the
taxes could not be levied and collected. It is
likely, taking all things iDto consideration,
the expenses of the Ntate government will in
the next twelve months exceed those of the
last twe've months $150,000, and if the revenue
did not promise a very considerable increase
the debt would increase at least $300,000. But
tbe assessment rolls which which are coming
into the Comptroller's office show upon an
average an increase in the valuation or taxa-
ble property cf at least 30 per cent. Very
many counties double their last year's as-
sessments. some treble and a few of the newly
organized counties have increased their as-
sessments 500 ner cent. The older counties do
not show so large an increase, yet many of
them have increased their assessments 25 to
30 per cent. The increase in the poll tax
t-hould exceed that of the advalorum, but the
difficulties of collection can not be overcome,
and this source of revenue will not net largely
for the school fund, to which it exclusively be
longs. The occupation tax will not increase,
it is believed, to any very great extent, and
we may assume that the revenues available
for general purposes will not. upon an aver"
age. increase over 25 per cent. This, howev-
er. would furnish a fund ample for the sup
port of the State government, and it is be
lieved that if the revenue laws are rigidly en-
forced t >e State, by the 1st of March, will be
in condition to pay cash for everything. The
statement from the Treasurer's office which
follows, shows that the Board of Education
did not use the entire sum belonging to the
available school fund of the scholastic year
closing to-day. The excess. $231,290 31, to-
gether with estimated receipts of $800,000 dur-
ing the ensuing year, will increase the availa-
b'e fund nearly 100 per cent, over the
amount used last year. Tbe increase
scholastic population will not reach that
rate without something like a miracle, and we
*t. ay therefore anticipate the sums distrib-
uted to the several school communities will be
sufficiently increased to require of the officials
charged with the dutv of disbursing them
greater efficiency, and to lengthen out the
sessions of the free public schools, so as to af-
ford liberal facilities for the education of the
children of the State. It was estimated when
the Educational bill pessed that the available
school fund would reach $750,000 for the clos-
ing year, and the laws require this fund to be
expended for the year. It is not clear that
the Board of Education, uoder the law, is not
required to make supplemental apportion-
ments to the counties in case the revenue so
largely exceeds their first apportionments as
it did this past year. So large a sum of money
remaining idle in the treasury several months
can not be considered sound policy.
RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS.
State Treasurer's Offich", *
August 22, 1877. f
Statement showing amounts received and
disbursed from August 31, 1876. to August 21,
1877, and balances August 21, 1877:
Received from general revenue $1,590,20^ 92
General revenue disbursed 1,562,762 92
the appellants, now goes to the Bupreme Court
of the United State3 oy writ of error. The writ
has just been granted by Judge Roberts, of
our Supreme Court, and the citation in error
was yesterday eerved upon the County Treas-
urer. The Supreme Court decided at the last
Galveston term in this case that tbe tax was a
regu.ation of commerce and unconstitutional.
Upon a motion for a rehearing at Austin the
court changed its opinion and sustained the
tax. Judge Moore dissenting and adhering to
tbe first decision of tbe court. The amount
involved is large and the question au import-
ant one. ^
Justice Shield*'* Court.
This is the regular court day in this I ri-
bunal.
Recorder's Court.
Harry Garrett and Richard Neil, fighting;
Garrett fined $1 and costs, or five days in jail;
Neil discharged,
Anna Johnson, drunk and unable; defend-
ant sick; case continued to September 1.
George Smith, assaulting and striking Frank
Hay nee; fined $2 and costs, or five days in
jai».
Thomas Jenkins, violation of chapter 16, ar-
ticle 1, section 15, Revised Ordinances; dis-
missed, complainant paying costs.
Frank Haynes. fighting; fined $2 and cost?,
or five days in jail.
Without pretending to say it will
"minister to a mind diseased, or pluck
out rooted sorrow," etc., we do aver
that the prudent use Home Stomach bit-
ters will promote health and longevity.
Tlie Retail Druggists
of Galveston and elsewhere are pre-
prepared to furnish the public with the
best, cheapest and most pleasant purga-
tive ever before offered. It is as plea-
sant as a glass of soda water, never
fails, is far cheaper than the nauseating
pills or Seidlitz powders, is a sovereign
remedy for habitual constipation, sick
headache, acid stomach, heartburn,
biliousness, fevers, etc. We allude so
Bailey's Saline Aperient. Large bot-
tles only 50 cents, and 20 doses, war-
ranted equal in size and quality to the
best ever before sold for one dollar.
Sold by all druggists and wholesale by
R. F. George, Galveston. Prepared ex
pressly for the masses, and is the ladies'
favorite.
More Indictments In Carolina.
Columbia, August 31.—Four additional in- I
dlctments were found to-day, three against L.
Ca»a Carpenter, late Collector of Internal
Revenue in this State, for forgery, and one
against Woodruff and Jones, clerks of the
Senate and House, and principal of the Re-
publican Printing Company, for fraudulently
raising a bill of printing by which they ob-
tained over $20,000. The Court adjourned. j
The Death Penalty Passed on a
Communist Leader.
Paris. August fit.—The military tribunal
passed sentence of death upon M. Liaz, who
acted as denuty mayor of tne Twelfth Arron-
dissement during the commune, Inciting in-
cendiarism and ordering illegal arrests.
Balance $ 27.440 00
Available school fund receipts $ 748.556 86
Available school disbursed 517,260 55
B iance $ 231,290 31
And in Brazos county bonds 10,500 00
Permanent school fund receipts.. .$ 115 806 58
Permanent school fund disbursed 63,951 72
Balance $ 51,854 86
University lands so'd $ 164,513 68
University laud sales funded 121,180 38
Balance
Permanent schooi fund on hand :
$ 43,333 30
Railroad bonds
State bonds
Cash
...$1,753,317 00
.... 1,292,535 95
51,854 86
Total.... $3,097,707 81
University permanent fund on hand:
State bonds $ 120,000 00
Certificates of indebtedness 10.300 41
Cash 43,333 30
Total.
173,633 71
Indications.
Indications for the South Atlantic and Gu'f
States: Stationary followed by rising barome-
ter. warmer southerly winds on the const, but
in the interior shifting to cooler northerly,
c ear or pari-ly clouay weather and light local
raics will prevail.
lOoservaii jna taKen t*t 6.2* r. m.. August 31 ]
locality. Bar.,Then Wind. iiam| vV'eati.
jtaiveeton... 31 03
Oorsicana... 29.96'
Indianola.. J3D.02!
Demaon.... 29.1/2!
Mason !30.00|
Ft.McKavitt;29 43
*-t. Stocktonl I
Ft. Concho..j29.01
Ft. Griffin.. .!29.85|
Jacksboro . J29.86]
Cambridge..j^9 82,
San AntoniO:29 81,
Castroville . 29.75
Uvalde 129.801
ftl !
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96 j
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.00 Fair
Change of barometer for last 8 hours—Gal-
veston .C-i fall Corsicana .10 fall. Indiano.'a
.04 fall.
of r.emperatnre fcr last 24 hours—
Gtelveston 2 rise. Corsicana 2 rise. Indianola
2 rise.
THE CITK.
Correction.
The maximum temperature reported from
the Signal Office on the 30.b instant should
have read 90® instead of 91 s.
Removed.
Annie Johnson, a prisoner in the county
jail, was removed to the City Hospital by or-
der of Dr. Brown last evening, she being very
sick.
Record.
Taken by the Signal Officer yesterday for
the twenty-four hours ending at 9.49 p. m.,
shows maximum temperature 92 deg.; mini-
mum 81 dear.
*
Tlie Wharves.
The business ©long the wharves yesterday
was brisker than it ha* been for many days
The presence of several steamers loading: and
discharging their cargoes, added considera bly
to the bustle that prevailed along the bay
shore.
Personal.
Judge Jas. Masterson. of Houston, who has
been spending a few days at the residence of
li s father in law Mr. E. S. Wood, of our city,
Messrs. Branca T. and Harris Masterson. left
on tbe six o'clock train yesterday to attend
tbe funeral of their brother, T. W. Masterson.
of Brazoaia county, whose death is noticed
ol*ewhere in our col mn«.
Major E. A. Burke and family leave to mor-
row morning for the White Mountains The
Major called on the President at tbe White
House Thursdav, and with his party ppeut
this evening with the President a the So'ditrs'
Home. The President seems gratified at the
satisfactory and prosperous condition of af-
fairs in Louisiana, and appeared co Aden*,
from his observation and reception in .New
England, that his Southern policy would com-
mand the approval of the country.
Visited the Cotton Exchange: T. C. John-
son. San Marcos; F. Wotipka, E Roos, Bren-
ham; C. L. Carpent r, Mexia; Alex. Si non.
Brenham ; D. Stt-ine", Columbu?; L M. Dure
Foit Worth; E. F. Meyer, Overton.
of
'Ihe Floating I»ebt and Delil
Doubtful Validity.
Jn the foregoing statement of the public
debt, made from data iurnished by the Comp-
troller's office, we have not included as debt
the lit per cent bonds issued uudw acta of
Mav 80, 1-7.3, and May 2, lSji'i, amounting to
$503,400, because these oonds a - e called in
and will be taken np Sept. 1. 1HT7, with th
$.")li.(*)" cash proceeds of the sale of >i per ceut
bonds lately necoi iated by the Comptroller in
N. W York-, tlie .">00 bonds bo sold being included
in the debt statement Mr. Dorn. tne State
Treasurer, gives notice that these 10 per cent,
bonds are payable and redeemable on present-
ation at the American Exchange National
Bank. New York city, and at the Btate Treas-
ury. and that interest will not run after Aug
31. I877.
The items in 'he above statement termed
'•debt of doubtful validity " have been for
some years included under this head in the
annual debt statements The Comptroller hav-
ing repeatedly brought this matter before the
Legislature, with the view of having that car-
amount authority pronounce as to th« vtlidi-
ty of the e bonds, and that authority failing
to do s \ it would seem the State could no
longer reasonably declare them of doubiful
validity. '1 bey were issued to replace money
and bonds belonging f J the University and
School lunds. which the State used tor gene-
ral purposes during the Confederate war.
There was fair and full consideration for
obligations, ant it is to be expected that in
the official deb statement of August 31. 1S77,
they will be recognized as valid and binding
claims held hy the School and University ac-
counts against the State, They can not be
cor siderel war debts, such as the Confederate
States after the war were required to repu-
diate.
The debt statement showa an increase in
Ha e Ball.
A< a meeting of the Amateurs Club, held
Thursday, August .'!3tli, the following officers
were elected: Manager and Treasurer, P. J.
Bourlte; Captain, Jno Hawley; Secretary. Jas.
C -iday; President. F. Schwalm; Yicel'resd-
dei t-, W. Gorham. The nine is composed as
follows: Ii. UomptoH first bise; J. Hawley,
second base: J. Mandeville, pitcher; .T C.nty,
third base; Ja=. Cassiday, left field; D Wright,
short stop; W. Uorhim, riglitlield and change
pitcher: A. Benedict, catcher; F. Schwalm,
center field The Amateurs excurt to Hous-
ton Sui day week, to play tbe bees of that
city the four Ji and last g«me of the season.
Target Shooting.
Yesterday evening the teams select el from
the Galveston ArM lery and Lone Stir Kiiles
competed for tne $50 prize, 'ihe following is
the score:
_ a KT. l.l.ERY
Dean 15
Settle " 17
Frazell 3
Harrison 0
Bingham '' .>
IS
11
14
»
4
Total
Calloway
Avers
aters
Byrne
bwastsy —
15-48
14-42
10-27
13—22
i«—a-i
.. I til
17 16 12—45
13 13 IB—42
7
10
6
8
....12
12
16—31
9—31
0—27
Total ir6
Dame Bumor has it that friends of the gen-
tlemen composing the above teams felt so
confident that the* wagered «t'Trc!ejr-tickets.
Tlie Liquor Tax Case.
The liquor tax case of L. L. Higgins et al.
vs. the Dounty Treasurer of this county, re-
cently decided by our Supreme court against
Burnett's Cocoaine.—A perfect
dressing for the hair. The Cocoaine
holds in liquid form a large proportion
of deodorized Cocoanut Oil, prepared
expressly for this purpose.
Bailey's Saline Aperient (only 50
cents a bottle), cures constipation and
headache.
Frank Leslie, Esq., of the " Illus
trated Weekly," says: " For some time
past I have been using Burnett's Coco-
aine, and think it far preferable to any-
thing I have ever used for the hair."
Professor Blot, the lecturer on
cookery, says that house-keepers should
insist upon obtaining Burnett's Flavor
ing Extracts, as the strongest and most
healthful.
Burnett's Cocoaine allays irritation,
removes dandrulf and invigorates the
action of the capillaries in the highest
degree.
" Canker ill tlie Bud."
You watch its development with ex
pcctant solicitude—the choice, exqui
sitely moulded bud which promises to
unfold with the perfect flower. You
perhaps think how it will adorn the
drawiDg-room vase, and anticipate the
pleasure of showing it to your flower
loving friends. But some morning you
find its head drooping, its fragrance
tied, and an ugly purple spot on one of
the deiicatsly-tinted petals. It is the
poet's " canker in the bud." How often
the loatbesome caDker blights the cher
ished "infant blossoms" in our house-
hold gardens—those human buds which
give earnest of a brilliant future. The
noisome canker, so long concealed—
scrofula—at length reveals its dreaded
presence, and to our bright hopes sue
ceeds the most agonizing fear, for we
know the fatal sequel it portends—pul
monary consumption. It is estimated
by eminent medical authorities that at
least one-fifth of mankind are alll'cted
with with this insidious malady. But
its ravages are so secret, that "even its
victims are unaware of its presence un
til it suddenly discloses itself in some
of ita myriad and oft-times fatal forms.
A slight cutaneous eruption is often the
only indicator of its presence. The
only means of exterminating this dis
ease from the system is by a thorough
course of constitutional treatment.
This treatment must fulfill three indi
cations, namely, promote nutrition
alter or purify the blood, and arrest dis
organization of the tissues and the for
mation of tubercles. No more efficient
alterative can be employed for these
purposes than Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. While imparting
strength and tone to the digestive or-
gans it cleanses the blood and heals the
diseased tissues. Test its virtues ere
the deadly canker has blighted the life
you prize.
The best is the cheapest in the end
the »Eti>a Life Insurance Company is
without doubt the best.
Burnett's Flayorino Extracts.—
The superiority of these extracts con
sists in their perfect purity and great
strength. They are warranted free
from the poisonous oils and acids which
enter into the composition of many of
the fictitious fruit flavors now in the
market.
Please Take Xotlce.
All parties indebted to us will oblige
the undersigned by calling at our office
and settle their bills, as we are about to
close up business; at the same time beg
all parties having bills against us to pre
sent same at once for payment. Re
spectfully, A. & S. Levy.
HOUSTON LOCAL ITEMS.
The man Bates, who figured as a witness
for the defense in the Grissom habeas corpus
trial, suddenly left the city yesterday morn-
ing on hearing the police were after him for
attempting to breaic down a door at his
boarding house the evening before in order to
get forcible possession of his trunk.
Brazos and Coi.oraeo Kail way.—At a meet-
ing of tbe directory on ihe 22d ult., at Bra-
zoria,! >1 essrs. C. H. Thornton a nd John Scullin,
of St.. Louis, were elected to fill vacancies in
the Board.
Mr. C H. Thornton wis elected President
of the company, and Amos Green, also of St.
Louis, appointed Financial Agent to furnish
money and iron to build the road. Track lay
ing commences Nov. 1.
SrPERlNTENDENT of PCBI.IC' SCHOOLS.—At
meeting of the City Council last evening.Prof.
H. H. hmitb. at present at the head of the
public schools of Sheloyville, Tenn , was nom
inatei by Mayor Wilson and confirmed by
the Council as 'superintendent of city
schools, with a salary of $25iK), the Peabody
fund turn ishing $20t*> of this for two years.
Prof. Smith is a Southerner, was a professor
in North Carolina before tbe war, organized
the present system of free schools In Atlanta
Ga and is about 50 yens of age.
HOTEL AKK1VALS.
WASHINGTON HOTEL.
J K l'aiuter, Houston; J M Brown, ciiy
D Heming, N O; J Coke, Waco: CWells,'Phil-
adelphia; J PLamburner, l'hila; C Crowell.N
Y: W B Wilcox, NO: EG Hamnick and son,
Waco: E A Louis, NO; A Buggess, Waco
Miss M Daniel. Miss F Bogers, Ala; E P Ham-
blen, Mrs E P Hamblen and child, Houston
Miss Sue Evans, Mies; W J Duffy, K U Green
Dallas; R FRowell. Jonesboro: T L Koss Cole
springs: G C Street, NO; W T Kemp, Clifton;
W U Womack, Eagle Lake; J L A Thomas, H
& T C Kv; C L Thurmond, Victoria; K w
Slayton, It Wilson, Houston; I) P Bennett
Kentucky; W D McGowen, Dodge: J A Me
Cardell, Loringston; J M McNeil, Denton: B
A Shepherd, Houston; Gilford, Hun; G K Plo-
mer, St Louis; J B Walker, Houston: G W
Davis, Clear Creek: E L Carpenter, Mexia;
C H Jones, Houston; J T Johnson, New Or-
Wns; W F Mortin, Dallas; J C Arnold, Dal-
las: J is Whi'e, Dallas: LG Champhn, Orange;
C T Tayl ,r, Texas: J F Dyer and daughter,
Richmond; Mi-s V Jonea, Richmond; F ""
Walter, ci -y.
TREMONT HOUSE.
J F Hertzog. New Orleans; D S Boyd, Set
ma. Ala; Bernbard Rauh. Max Ratlin Moil
gomery, Ala; D A Nevin, New York; J
Seely and wife. Fairfield; Ad Legue.St Louis.
W S Rathur. Jr, Belton: ACWoodall. Rock-
port: Rnbt B 8mall, Palestine; E F Meyer
Oveitnn; E H Uiiggs, San Marcos; Albert
Ball, F M Melville, city; E E Friedricb, Dallas;
P R Burnt. New York; P C Massengall, Louis
ville, Ky.; B F Beach. St Louis; W McClellar,
New York; E C Dewey, Galveston; R W Mil
ler and wife, Belton; W P Brown and wife,
New Orleans.
COMMERCIAL HOTEL.
E Martial. Houston; F M Harvin. South
Carolina: E B Rogers, Palestine; Amos
Nye, Texas: F 8ullivan, G W Booker, Dallas.
John J Tucker, St Louis; Sam P Mendez, Aus-
tin; A T Merriman, Hempstead; W Blustine
and child, Orange; Simon Cohen. New Or-
leans: R H. Joiner, Baytown; W. E. Wil-
liams, Pittsburg, Pa.; Fred. Fox, New Or-
GIRARDIN HOUSE.
C Wenar, city; Geo C Dougle, Georgia; R J
Hughes, Texas; N Ma'lhes, San Antonio; J F
Morris, J J Luvis. G W Butler. W C Mimms,
Houston; Geo Holeome, Clear Creek; H L-.ng,
Clear Creek; K Boyd, Louisville.
Fairs.
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Tbe Manchester Market.
Manchester, August 31.—Yarns and fabrics
quiet and unchanged.
Financial.
DOMESTIC.
New York, August 31 —Gold opened at 104.
New York, August 31-.Noon.—Stocks very
quiet. Money 4 per cent. Gold 104% Ex-
change—long, 4fc3; short. 48G, Btate bonds
steady. Governments a fraction lower.
New Orleans, August 30. —tioia lP4%tf&
104%- Sight exchange on New York
premium Sterling exchange, bank, 5C3J4-
Domestic Cotton Markets.
New York, Auerust 31.—Spot market opened
easy ruled auie*. and closed steady at 1-lttc ad-
vance. Sales 985 bales, all to spinners. Texas
quoted as follows:
New Orleans, August 31— Market steady;
quotations unchanged; sales 500 bales.
(Jooa Ordinary 9>4c; L#ow Midd iag %3;
Middling lO^c.
Live 8tock Markets.
St. Loois, August 31 —Hogs firm at $4 75® 5
23. Oattle are very slow of sale; receipts
light; prices are nominally unchanged.
Educational.
MBS. RElD WTLt. REOPEN HER SCHOOL, .
Broadway and iSth street, on
DAY, September 3d. au23 5t*
o T. GEORGE'S HALL, for BOYS. 14 miles
kJ from Baltimore, on Western Maryland R.B.
reopens 8epiember5, 1877. Advantages—«o'
comraodatfnns and situation unsurpassed
Terms—f-isn to 8300 per ten months, according
to age. Address Prof. Jas. C. Kinear, A. M.,
Reisterstown. Md. jyl5 2m '
REMOVAL.
the german-american la-
I DIES' COLLEGE in Austin has been re-
moved to Mr. Moureau's house, beautifully
situated near Svenson's place, east of town.
The new school year bepins Sept. 3d. For
further information or catalogue apply to the
------ ON SCHENCK
au3 d&vVlm*
Principals Misses NATALIE VON
and ALICE NOHL.
Guadalupe College,
SE6UIN, TEXAS.
New Advertisements.
AND DISCHARGING,
8700 SAO]
AXJSUAL EXPOSITION
Capital State Fair
ASSOCIATION,
Will be Held at the Fair Gronntl?,'
Near the City of Austiii,
On Oct. 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20,
1877.
Grand Military Display
On the Fourth Day.
The First Brigade of
TEXAS STATE TROOPS
Will be on the Grounds and reviewed by His
Excellency the Governor.
The following: racing programme has been
adopted Running to ba governed by the
rules of the Jockey Club:
FIRST DAY—OCTOBER 16. I Terms — In Advance:
Racking, pacing or trotting rac« for ponies I Per session of five months, board, tuition
under 14 hands high. Purse $30. I and washiner $123
Running race for ponies; half-mil© heats. I "
Purse f30. | Prospectus, with full particulars, furnished
1 on application. Address
REV. A. G. RIVA8, S J.
au26 dlwWSt* President, Seguin, Texas.
"STATE AGRICUTURAL
Educational.
G1 iNNKTT INST<TITE FOR
r YOUNG LADIES, BOSTON, Mass.
The 2*1 th year will begin Wednest ay, Sept.
26, 1877. For cataloga and circular, apply to
Rev. George GanDett. Principa', 69 Chester
Square, Boston, Mass. aulo 6w eo t
MRS. STEVENS' SCHOOL^
For Girls and Little Boys.
22nd STREET, NEAR AVENUE II.
lyjonday, september 3,1877,
Tu^.'?n' 81 and $o, montblv, in advance.
aul9 lm
Under the Direction of the Jesuit
Fathers.
This college is situated
in a healthy part of Guadalupe county.
Texa?, within one mile of the Galveston, Har-
risbarg and San Antonio Railway.
The College affords every facility for the
best classical and commercial education.
The collegiate year commences on the first
Monday in September and ends on or about
the &0th of June.
COFFEE,
Ex "Maria Rerotr."
3T-Selling at "EEDUCED" prices from
Wharf.
Samples at nsy office,
TO ARRIVE,
4000 Sks. Coffee
Per " JUargaretha."
11. KOPPERL,
AND NOW DISCHARGING, EX FA-MAT,
3500 Sacks COFFEE
AFLOAT,
Per Diana.
SACKS
SAMPLES AT OUH OFFICE.
au24unatf K.A 17VFTO AN & RUNGS.
SAMPLES RECEIVED
We invite Wholesale Dealers to examine
the samples of the " Maria's " cargo of
4000 Bags Coffee
BOON TO ARRIVE.
J. H. ELSWORTH & CO.
au3 tfuna
Galveston Gas Works.
32<1 and Market Streets.
All orders or complaints, to receive prompt
attention, should be left at the Secretary's of-
fice, In the
Ostermann Building',
corner Strand and 22d street, between the
tours of 8 and 12 o'clock i. m.
*r»Q '77 tin* 1v
^ IfllLLINBBY-DRESSIttAKINO^
A- H, HA !!!—New Fall Hats just received—
the first of the season—ana more to fol-
low. New Flowers; new Silks. Ladies in the
country, if you want stylish fall hats cheap,
send to E. Johnston, Postoffice and Center
streets, Galveston. au24
MRS. E. MOORE, Milliner and Dressmaker,
cor Broadway and Center sts. Constantly
in receipt of latest styles. jy22*
PROFESSIONAL.
D~ lL TrD. MASTNING,
Oculist and A urist,
formerly of Waco, is now alone in pr*«tice,
and is permanently located at Austin, r,ex«w
Iffy Office over Tobin'a drug store
1**17 d^-WOrrr
Special Notices.
iTIaiiy U'lio are Suffering from
the effects of the warm weather and are de-
bilitated, are advised by physicians to take
moderate amounts of whisky two or three
times during the day. In a little while those
who adopt this advice frequently increase the
number of 44 drinks,1* and in time become con-
firmed inebriates. A beverage which will not
create thirst for intoxicating liauors, and
which is intended especially for the benefit of
debilitated persons, whether at home or
abroad, is Dr. Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic.
Containing the juices of many medicinal
herbs, this preparation does not create an ap-
petite for the intoxicating cup. The nourish-
ing and the life-supporting properties of many I
valuable natural productions contained in it |
and well known to medical men have
strengthening influence. A single bottle of I
the tonic will demonstrate its valuable quali-
ties. For debility arising from sickness, over
exertion, or from any cause whatever, a wine-
gtassful of Sea Weed Tonic taken after meals
will strengthen the stomach and create an ap-
petite for wholesome food. To all who are '
about leaving their homes we desire to say
that the excellent effects of Dr. Schenck's sea- I
sonable remedies, Sea Weed Tonic and Man- !
drake Pills, are particularly evident when
taken by those who are injuriously affected by ,
a change of water and diet. No person should
leave a home without taking a supplv of these
safeguards along. For sale by all druggists.
ah3 th sa f ii
Tlie Members oi tlie Texas com-
mercial Travellers' Association are respect- |
fully invited to attend a meeting to be held at
their room in
DALLAS, ON MONDAY, SEPT. 3d,
at 8 o'clock p. m. A. B. TABER, Pres.
T. G. GOPTON, Sec'y. au2G lw
Building Material*.
A Portion of the Less by
THE GREAT FIRE
Can be Saved by Using
Byrnes' Asphalt Roofing
It costs less than Metal or Siate, and can be
kept in repair at cost of painting Tin or Iron.
Guaranteed for Five lfears, at no
Additional Coat to Owner.
The following buildings are covered with
this style of roofing:
Ice Manufactory, Twenty-sixth and Postoffice
streets; Smith & Crosby's building. Tremont
and Avenue A; Railroad Depot building
Tremont and Avenue A; Marx & Kempner's
building, Twenty-seventh and Avenue A-
Adams's Warehouse, Thirty-second and
Church streets: Marwitz'b store, Twenty-
second and Church streets; Prince's build
Ing, 8trand and 81st streets; Central Sheds
ot Factors', Shippers' and Merchants' Cot-
ton Presses; Awnings of Smith & Crosby's;
Rchulte s, Pntchara's and Marwitz's brnld-
ings: Cotton Press Freight Shed and Depot
of Morgan s Line, Clinton and Houston; also
-c2Pt.ract fche roofing of Wolston,
Wells & Vidor's and Wallis & Lande's new
buildings.
Byrnes' Asphalt Paving
CHEAP AND POPULAR,
as can be seen by the Urge amount In use by
our prominent citizens.
ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED. 1
J. W. BYRNES.
Office—News Balldlittf Posto
Box IVo. 408. W0 fts
Saddle-horse race: half-mile heats. Purse $30.
Running race; 3 year olds: mile dash. Purse
$150. Three or more to fill.
SECOND DAY—OCTOBER 17.
Trotting race; mile heats. Purse $75.
Running race, free to all to rule; 2 mile dash.
Purse $150. Three or more to fill.
THIRD DAY—OCTOBER 18.
Tro'.ting race for horses that never beat three I
minutes; mile heats. Purse $65.
Running race, free for all to rule: mils heats.
Purse $si00. Three or more to fill.
FIFTH DAY—OCTOBER "20.
Running race for 2 year olds: mile dash.
Purse $100. Three or more to fill.
Mule race, mile heats. Slowest mule wins.
| Purse $25. Owners not allowed to ride their |
own mules.
For further particulars and programme, ad-
dress E. C. BARTHOLOMEW,
au23d&Wtocl4 Sec'y, Austin, Texas.
ST. LOUIS
EXPOSITION AND FAIR,
SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING.
THE INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION
Opens MONDAY, 10th of September, 1877.
The Live Stock, Flora', Fruits, etc.,
Departments
Commence MONDAY, first of October, 1877.
THE EXPOSITION AND FAIR
Closes SATURDAY, 6th day of October, 1877.
Grounds Contain 83 Acres, Conve-
niently Accessible.
Reduced Railroad and Steamboat Fares
PRKIIIIM^ - $50,000.
No Entry Fee Charged
Grandest Annual Exposition and Fair in the
j world. Exciting contests of speed in the am-
phitheatre. Fine Art Exhibition of the high-
est order of merit. The
ZOOLOiaCIL GARDEN,
with^its beautiful buildings, handsome speci-
S mens and complete appointments.
Grand display of Agricultural Implement0,
Machinery in motion, Mechanical Productions,
| Produce, Textile fabrics. Cotton, Minerals,
Flowers, Works of Art, Horses, Cattle and
other Domestic Animals. All Communica-
tions addressed to the Secretary will receive
prompt attention. JULIUS S. WALSH,
G. O. Kal*S, Sec'y. lau7eod2m] Pres't.
fweneral merchandise.
lust Received.
Landreth's new turnip
SEED.
Gregory's celebrated Fottler's and Marble-
head CABBAGE SEED.
And new R1 Paso ONION SEED.
jy!7 d&W2m A. FLAKE A- CO.
[n store and landing—
150 bbls. REFINED SUGARS.
330 boxes COLGATE'-t SOAPS,
100 boxes C earn and Western CHEESE,
100 chests choice Green and Oolong TEAS,
50 boxes imported MACARONI and VER-
MICELLI,
100 obis. ALMONDS, WALNUTS, FILBERTS
and BRAZIL NUTS
For sale at low prices by G. SEEL1GSON &
CO , 107. 109. Ill Strand. au26
j^otice notice.
500 sacks COFFEE;
300 bbls. SUGAR;
200 bbls. MOLASSES;
1000 pkgs. TOBACCO;
CIG ARS, WHISKY, BOX GOODS of every
description, at very low figures, by
WALLIS, LANDES & CO.,
106. 108, 110 Strand, Galveston.
Sundries.
anding-
J Ex-Steamer STATE OF TEXAS:
1000 Bbls. of New York Refined
SUGARS, All Grades.
ALSO IK STORE :
100 lla^f-Chests TEA, Assoiled,
1000 Boxes Chewing T0BIC0, As-
sorted.
500 Bags Rio COFFEE.
50 Cases HORSFORD'S BREAD
PREPARATION.
500 Pkgs. New MACKEREL.
50 Boxes Boneless COD-FISH.
MOORE, STRATTON & GO.
Mechanical College,
OF TEXAS.
^phe second annual ses-
sion of this College will begin on the
First Day of October Next.
The entire cost of a student for a session of
forty weeks is ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY
SEVEN DOLLARS, payable as follows:
October 1 $61 00
December 1 44 33J^
February 1 44 33^
April 1 44 33^6
The above amount covers all charges for
board, washing, matriculation, surgeon's fee,
lights and fuel, and two suits of uniform.
The faculty is complete, the buildings ele
gant, and every appointment first class.
Every indication points to the fact that pat-
ronage will be very large, and parties intend
ing to enter would do well to register at an
early day and be present «n the 1st day of
October.
For catalogues or for special inform ation
address
TIIOS. S. GATHRIGIIT,
President.
College Station P. O., Brazos Co., Texas, July
16, 1877. jy!7 d&Wgm
GlLVESTON SEMINARY
XTMVERSITY OF VIRQIMA OPENS OC-
J toner 1; continues through nine months.
1 »e(?i spools, on the elective sys-
^T=,.f,vUi t'QurK's io Classics, Science
(with practice in Chem-cal aud Physical La-
boratories), Literature, in Law, Medicine En-
gineering, Natural History and Practical
Agriculture Expenses (including every-
thing) about $500. Apply for catalogue to
JAMES F. HARRISON, M D
Chairman of the Faculty, Postoffice. Univer-
sity of Virginia. aulj d&W4w«
-ypSS M. b. clothier will
resume her school Sept. 3d, at her former lo-
cation, corner Avenue H and Nineteenth
streets, assisted by competent teachers. She
solicits the patronage of friends and those de-
siring a thorough course for their children
preparatory to entering college.
N. B.—Mrs. Reading is connected with thia
fchool as teacher of music. auf lm
School Notice.
CRAWFORD'S PRIVATE ACA-
DEMY—English. ( lassical and Mathe-
matical — Having erected a commodious
School-house on Av. K, near Bath av , ju*t
pouth of St. John's Methodist Church, the un-
dersigned will open the Twelfth Year of tbis
School -ept. 8, 1877. Terms—First Class, $7
3r month, payable monthly: Second Class,
iper month, payable mon'hly. E. E. CRAW-
FORD. Principal and Proprietor. aul2tse3
schott's commercial
_ SCHOOL—English, German, Penman-
| ship. Arithmetic and Practical Geometry—
will opt-n the Eleventh Annual Session of hi3
j school on September 3, 1877, at his own resi
dence, on Church and 13th streets, conducted
, by the best practical school system and
method of instruction, combined with strict
attention to discipline, the only pathway of
success in life Tuition payable monthly in
: advance. Girls admitted. For special infor-
| mation address C. J. T. SCHOTT, Principal.
c.
MRS. A. B. AVERY
will reopen her
institute.
l»th and 20tli Sts
Normal
Avenue I, l>et.
THE EXERCISES of THE SEMI-
JL NARY will begin on MONDAY, SEPTEM
BER 3d, under a State Charter, authorizing
the conferring of degrees, etc., with the fol-
lowing Trustees: W. D Kelley, M. D: Col. Geo.
P. Finlay. J.T. Huffmas«er,Esq.; L. C. Michael,
Esq.; Hon. T. M. Joseph and Hon. W. H. Stew-
art.
Parents desirous of securing a thorough
education for their daughters will flud it to
their interest to take into consideration the
advantages of this well known institution.
Tuition will be given to all classes from the
Primary Department to young ladies wishing
to enter upon a Normal Course. The Faculty
is composed of the following well-known
names: Thos. J. Girardeau, Principal: Miss
Fannie A. Stith, Assistant; Mrs. L. R. Harby,
Primary Deptartment; Miss Mary A. Far-
well, Art Dept.; Mrs. M. Spiers, Vocal Music;
H. T. Lebermann, Instrumental Music; Rev. A.
Blum, Prof, of Mod. Languages, Secretary
and Manager.
For particulars, apply to the Manager, Ave.
K. 23d and 24th, or to the Principal, 18th and
W innie.
N. B — See circulars at bookstores, au'26 lm
Saint Mary's Academy,
AUSTIN, TEXAS,
Conducted by
The Sisters of the Holy Cross,
WILL REOPEN
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3d, IS??.
The course of instruc-
tion in this Institution embraces every
branch suitable to ihe complete education of
yonng ladies, with strict attention to their
moral and polite deportment.
German and French are taught by natives,
the former free of charge. Instrumental and
Vocal Music, directed by competent aDd ex-
perienced teachers, has attained a hich degree
of excellence. Drawing and Painting are
made a specialty. Plain Sewing and every
variety of Fancy Work taught gratuitously.
The utility of this educational establishment
is acknowledged by being patronized by
yout g lady boarders from a distance, and
select day pupils from the city. The special
attention of the discriminating public is called
to the important consideration that great ex-
pense is not. a feature of said Academy, the
above advantages being offered at low fig-
ures, thus fully meeting the general business
depression and affording unrivalled facilities
to those who wish to fit themselves for the
EracUcal duties of life. For further particu-
irs, applv to THE DIRECTRESS
Of St. Mary's Academy, Austin, Texas.
au2 2m Lock Box 143.
URSULINE ACADEMY.
ATe. H, Between 18th and 19tli St?.,
(Next door to Dr. AngelTs,)
26 8t» ON aOXDAY, SEPT. 3d.
ST. LOUIS LAW SCHOOL
Law Department of Washirgton University.
The regular annual term of this Law School
will open on WEDNESDAY, Oct. 10, 1877. Full
course, two terms, six months each. Students
admitted to the senior class, on examination,
by application on or before October 10th.
Tuition, $50 per term, including us* of library.
For particulars address G. M. STEWART,
Dean of Law Faculty, 203 N. Third street. St.
Louis, Mo. jy7 eod3m
AMILTON FEMALE COL-
lege (formerly Hocker College), Lexing-
ton, Kentucky. Well selected course of study.
Special departments for ali ornamental
branches. Faculty large, able and expe-
rienced. Extensive grounds for recreation.
Excellent buildings, 160x88 ft., 4 stories, con-
taining 12"» apartments—commodious chapel,
nice recitation, ornamental, play and bath
rooms: warmed by steam and lighted with
gas. Only two young ladies occupy a room.
Cost of improvements. $100,000. Charges as
low as any school offering equal advantages
in the United States. Session begins Sept 10.
1877. For terms, catalogues ar.d particulars,
address, J. T PATTEKSOff, Pres't. Sa6t*
WES LEY AN FEMALE INSTITUTE
STAUNTON, VA.
GRIP
COTTON TIE
FIRST PREMIUM
AW &.RDED BY THE
Texas State Fair
THE
GALVESTON, TEXAS.
This academy, noted for
the salubrity of its situation and its long
standing as an Educational Institution, will
resume its scholastic duties on the first Mon-
day in 6ej)tember. The system of instruction
pursued in the Academy is designed for
the mental, moral and physical training ot
the pupils, making them accomplished and
useful members of society.
The course of studies embraces all the
branches of a thorough English education,
and also French, Germau and Spanish, taught
by natives. The instrumental and vocal mu-
sic are of acknowledged superiority. Latin,
painting, artificial flowers, hair and wax
work of every variety are at the command of
parents. Drawing, tapestry, embroidery in
chenille, gold, silk, etc., as well as plain sew
ing of every description are gratuitously
taught by the Ladies.
The Ursuline Academy cf this city, so well
known and patronized by tbe people of Texas,
deems it a noble duty to justify the confidence
of parents desiring to place their daughters
where healtn, refinement and usefulness are
by every means promoted.
For further particulars address
au5 su tu fr&W 2m MOTHER SUPERIOR.
CELEBRATED ARBOW TIE
B E I N O
ONE s COMPETITORS.
jn offering planters the
GRIP TIE, the following advantaj ?e« are
claimed, for it: simplicity of application.
Seater strength both of the Tie and of tne
knd, close adjustment and freedom fro ill
which prevent aoy expansion of the bale^and
the impossibility of removing the Band with-
out cutting it. ,
The award of the Highest Premium by the
Texas State FaJr to the GRIP TIE over the
Arrow and all other competitors, is simply an
indorsement of the opinion expressed by ali
Planters who have used It, as can be shown
by letters and certificates in our possession.
Arrangements have been ma^e for the man-
ufacture of Bands of sup. rior (Quality, and in
sufficient quantity to supply any demand, and
for the present the price will be 92 50 per bun-
dle, of thirty bands each.
The recent reduction in the price of ties was
.nl.ln m i.1 /'TIITI
probably du« to the competition ocf the <»R1F
TIE, and as we offer a superior article at the
same price, wa trust dealers and consumers
will recognize our claim to a fair share of pa
tronage.
KAUPFMAN & RUNOE,
JelS 3m BOLE AGENTS FOR TOXAH.
COLLEGE
tb:
MEDICAL
AND HOSPITAL,
GALVESTON. - • TEXAS.
The regular course of
LECTURES for the session of 1877 and 78,
will commence on
Monday. >he 15th of October, 1877
and will continue for five months, closing on
the 14th of March, 187d.
A PRELIMINARY COURSE OF LECTURES
will precede the regular session, and will be-
gin on Monday, the 1st of October. During
this course special attention will be paid to
pathological anatomy, as revealed by post-
mortem examinations, in connection with
clinical medicine. No extra charge for this
course, attendance on which is optional.
b XPJENSES—For tickets for the lectures,
full course, 9105; matricu'atfon. $5; practical
anatomy, $10; graduation, $30. No extTa
charge for quizzes and clinical lectures.
FACULTY:
Greensville Dowel), M. D., Professor of Sur-
gery; J. D. Rankin, M. D., Professor of Theory
and Practice of Medicine: J. F.Paine, M.
D., Professor of Obstetrics and diseases or
women and children; Sam. R- Burroughs,
M D., Rrofesaor of Chemistry and Toxicology;
Wm !Penny, M. J>., Professor of Institutes of
Medicine; A. W. Fly, M.V.. Professor of An-
atomy; Geo. A Wise, M. D., Professor of Ma-
teria Medica and Therapeutics, ad interim.
8tudent8are requested on their arrival in
the city to call at the office of J, F. Y. Paine,
M. D., No. 169 Market street. He will take
pleasure in furnishing them all necessary in-
formation, etc.
For circular and catalogue address,
SAM. R. BURROUGHS, M. D., Dean.
au5 3m»
W
ITH OVER TWENTY Teach-
ers and officers, ranks among the first
schools for young ladies in the United States.
Commanding magnificent scenery. In tbe
beautiful Valley of Virginia, far-famed for
health. Attended by pupils from fifteen to
twenty States and from all sections of Texas.
Great economy in expenses required. For
escort, addre-s Col. Preston Perry at Galves-
ton, who about the 15th Septemoer will have
that city in Palace Car with all young ladies
for w. F. Irstitute, Staunton, Va. Session
opens September 20th, 1877. Board and Tuition
for entire scholastic year, $240. Fcr cata-
logue and full information, address Rev. W
A. HARRIS. D. D., President, Sta unton, Va
yl7 eod W 2m*
Albert Lyon's Academy,
Avenue H and 221 Street.
The 26tii annual session
(5th in Galveston) of the Rev. Mr. LYON'S
TRAINING SCHOOL FOR BOYS will begin
jnO^DAl, SEPT. 3d, IS77.
Primary, Preparatory and Academic De-
partments. Tuition fe«s per session of three
months, in advance, $13, $20 and $£5. These
quarterly dues may be met iu monthly pay-
ments, on agreement. German, French and
Drawing at Professor's charges. aul9 lm
Sam Houston Institute.
MILITARY HIGH SCHOOL
With Preparatory Department,
IIOISTOX, Texas.
SE:
So
ession of this home
_ School for the thorough education of gen-
tlemen's sons will commence MONDAY, Sept.
3,1877, wit h a full corps of able and experienced
Professors. Mental and moral training careful-
ly supervised, and all the comforts of a pleas-
ant home furnished at lowratas. bourse of
study elective, and discipline military. All de-
siring information may obtain same by ad-
dressing A. B. CHANDLER, Regent.
SELECT SGWOL
FOR YOUNG LADIES,
Cor. Avenue H and 19tli Street,
(Exchange Hotel Bcti-dixg.)
The exercises of this
School will commence SEPTEMBER 3n.
and continue for ten Scholastic Months.
The course of education will be thorough,
and every effort made to render the Institu-
tion equal to any in the country.
TERMS PER MONTH iln Advance):
Primary Department $3 00
Preparatory Department 5 Co
Intermediate 6 00
Collegiate 7 00
Incidental Fee per session 1 00
Musio, Drawing and the Languages at Pro-
fessor's charges.
MISS E. H. NORTON, Principal.
MADAV E ST. AMBROSE French.
A. F. CYK< -BKI Spanish and German.
PROF. LIEBtRMAN f ,r„ -.
MRS. 31. A. READING S ^USI(
LADIES'
Boarding & Day School,
Cor. of McKinney and Ci awford St«.
HOUSTON, TEXAS.
The eighteenth scholas-
tic Year, commencing (D.Y.,)
SEPTEMBER THIRD, 1877,
ends on the last Thursday in June. 1878.
The premises are agreeable. The govern-
ment mild, but in strict accord with salutary
discipline The studies of boarddrs are under
the immediate surveillance of the Directress.
The ancient languages, as well as the higher
branches of mathematics, form a portion of
Mr. Duvernoy's duties in the Institute. No
extra charge for the modern languages and
needlework. Pupils taking music lessons in
the Institute rece ve a lesson every day.
In commencifg the eighteenth year of her
labors in Houston, the Directress hopes that
fidelity in the past should be her guarantee
for the future.
For terms, please applv at the Institute.
MARY B. KROWNE, Directress.
an21 dim Wfim
The Galveston Academy
x*7"ill commence its ninth
ANNUAL SESSION
On MONDAY, September 3,
Second door from corner of Fifteenth and
Postoffice streets.
This school has been in existence so long
that the public has had abundant opportunity
to judge of its efficiency, ani now having re-
ceived a charter from tne State with extended
powers, co-extensivs with that of any other
graduating institution, we hope to make it
still more deserving of patronage.
The course of study will embrace
A Department of ENGLISH,
A Department of ANCIENT AND MOD-
ERN LANGUAGES,
A Dep'mt of ORNAMENTAL BRANCHES,
Including Painting and Drawing, Waxwork,
Fine Needlework, etc.
Al-o a Department of MUSIC, both Instru-
mental and Vocal—the latter under the direc-
tion of Prof. F. L. BECKER, as formerly,
No change in rates of tuition from last ses-
sion. Mr. & Mrs. G. D. BRIGGS,
ul21 Principaals.
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