06 Apr 1877
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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1877
Page
1
The Weekly Banner reports the eighth annual State Fair to be held in Houston starting Tuesday May 22 for five days. It notes local crimes including a Polk County arson and a Trempstead arrest, plus self defense in a Trempstead killing. It mentions Missouri industry gains and a debate on a consumption tax and various political figures and opinions.
In Washington the woman lawyer Miss Cozzens, famed for looks, was said to have joked about Grant nearly naming her to the Chief Justice post in St. Louis. She implied she would have sworn in Mr. Issues and hinted at a personal kiss if appointed. Hayes is praised for gallantry.
The Brenham article praises A and M College in Bryan for rapid growth with about two hundred students in its first year. It commends local supporters and named young men for discipline, urges other Texas towns to build high grade schools, and recalls the saying that the schoolmaster is abroad as a sign of moral progress.
The Baxxemr notes a possible use of quo warranto by Mr. Tilden to challenge electoral rightful counts in Louisiana. The piece suggests cabinet reshuffles under Hayes and Evans as Attorney General if the suit proceeds, and predicts a different evidentiary rule by the court. It also highlights Wade Hampton as the Globe-Democrat’s presidential pick and commends his conduct in the controversy.
The weekly Literary Society gathering in the Central Icotes parlor featured readings from Sayles Pleadings and texts by Gen Sayles, Hon. Seth Shepard, Mrs. Bassett, Miss Nona Ewing, Bates McFarland, and a patriotic poem by Miss Ewing. Music and lively conversation complemented the program, with officers and next meeting details promised in Sunday's Banner.
Attorney General Boone decides that the county site of Montgomery county shall remain at Montgomery. This resolves the dispute and restores order among the people.
Dan McGary defends whisky drinkers while Galveston letter blasts the Texas legislature as the cruelest in Austin. He attacks Morgan C. Hamilton and Lt. Gov. Wainright Flanagan as hypocrites who betrayed morals and fled justice, labeling whisky as minor compared to their crimes.
The article commends Tre Dallas Jerald under current management as an honorable Texas journalist. It urges Bar tow’s approval of the trading proclivities of Southern Congressmen, urging wholehearted endorsement by every Democrat.
Rain aids farmers as grasshoppers threaten some fields while others boast strong corn growth. Student life features a debate on civilized nations seizing lands with champions Duncan and Bryan. April Fool antics provoke a playful mock battle led by Captain L A B as students chase the imagined foe.
The Brenham Council of Friends of Temperance reports about two hundred active members. They oppose the local option on temperance, promote sobriety and self respect, and host a State Grand Council gathering on July 5. Col. B Trigg is jailed after a shooting incident in Austin. he faces assault with intent to murder charges. Pronistrixion defeated in Fannin county.
Telegraphic summaries from New York Washington and New Orleans detail moves to test Hayes's title to the presidency, the removal of troops from Columbia, and shifting alliances in Louisiana. Reports note Merrick representing Democracy before the electoral commission, and debates on the commission's powers to probe legal facts.
Telegrams from Washington indicate it is quite likely Congress will be convened on May 1. The notice points to expectations of formal sessions and legislative action to begin the new term.
A long critical piece notes Hayes finally orders bayonets near the South Carolina State House as a political maneuver likely to secure Southern votes, with threats to keep them in a camp as leverage while awaiting new political needs. The item includes unrelated remarks on railroads and various editorials.
Mint Creek editor letters dispute claim that a rival colt is the state’s finest. J E Grar asserts his two year old, over fifteen hands, sired by Bismark with Lexing ton and Duke of Elkhorn lines, challenges premiums and calls for disinterested judges to decide. He invites Baxxrr to publish any premium offers.
Promotes Dr J H McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier as the best tonic to keep you well. Claims it strengthens the body and purifies the blood and lists Dr McLean's office at 314 Chestnut Street, St Louis, Missouri.
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