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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1878
Page
2
Galveston officials say they will assess how much of the proposed bonds can be taken by local men. The directors have paused plans and moved to mortgage the company to advance the project. An examination was requested today to determine the bonds' viability and the cost to the city.
AP dispatches report numerous failures mainly in the Northern States. Mentions Syracuse dripware, voting restrictions in Massachusetts, Schurz in cabinet, and various political tempers. Also notes a missing heir, Wall Street broker woes, Texas marriage migration, and Brazil railroad contractor telegrams.
The Daily Baxnep marks its third year of regular publication in Brenham as an emerging institution. Propriety notes suggest growing patronage and aim to broaden circulation to every business in the city. The paper pledges liveliness and continued adaptation to Brenham’s growth.
Col Shafter and Lieut Bullis testified in Washington on border affairs. He said thousands of cattle were driven into Mexico in recent years, with recaptured head rare. Lipans and Mexican raiders operate, buying stock and funding raids. Crossings yield no trace, raids cluster around full moons, and Mexican forces rarely help pursue raiders. Describes a ten year Texas Rio Grande border view and recent activity near Fort Duncan and near Laredo.
A regional call from New York area invites residents from North Carolina Virginia Mississippi and Maryland to join a Liberia voyage to a promising settlement there. The note says there is ample room and hopes for more participants to emigrate.
A commission of two officers named by Gen. Ord and a civilian chosen by Gov. Hubbard will investigate the San Elizaro troubles and report findings to authorities.
The Ways and Means subcommittee agrees to reduce whisky tax from zero to 40 cents and tobacco tax from 24 to 16 cents, proposing lower duties on both goods.
The Belton Journal notes the election of a new board of directors for the G C and 3 F Ry and its organization. It urges active work over resolutions, says Belton desires a railroad, favors the direct line to Galeston, and asserts people along the line will fund construction once work begins.
The snow storm on the Danube has been severe with nine hundred horses perishing near Sistova and many prisoners captured at Plevna left on the road to freeze as guards cannot carry them. Joux Borner & Co. of New York failed along with the Bankers and Brokers Association. The banners have absconded, with assets exceeding 300 000. Gov Rozursox of New York urges specie payment at once and warns New York must resume by January 1 under state law.
The article notes about 12 million dollars in cash belonging to the Confederate government stored in the Bank of England. It mentions U S efforts to transfer the funds to the United States Treasury and references other local observations on Houston's railroad map and Missouri and St Louis debts. It also mentions figures and officials connected to the Mexican question and a brief greeting from Junge Dax McCr mmon.
The document notes that Western and middle Southern States shoulder about two thirds of government expenses while Eastern and North middle States hold most wealth. It highlights a regional fiscal imbalance in revenue and spending.
New York observers report lively events in Washington with Tas Paesmest's reception and the levees of cabinet officers sparsely attended by attendees and onlookers.
Irregular mail delivery across Texas sparks calls for fixes. The text notes resignations and restored pay for officials, a holiday extra edition, and rumors about Commodore Morgan and rail lines, all amid a climate seeking reliable service.
Four men were shot in a Garland Colorado saloon in a confrontation that began when lawyer George M. Clay entered a concert saloon and attacked a barkeeper. Clay was shot and killed. others were injured.
Governor Hatumay was inaugurated in Richmond on the 1st with grand colonial era pomp. He closed his address by affirming Virginia's capacity to meet its obligations.
The Fort Worth Standard argues Texas cattle originated in Mexico, brought by Spaniards, with Mexico settled before Louisiana, and contends that French cattle were not first introduced to Texas as San Antonio predates Louisiana.
Russia rejects indirect peace proposals to Turkey and notes readiness to hear peace ideas directly from the Russian commander in chief. Prince Gortschakoff asserts Turkey should know Russia favors direct talks, signaling a snub to Britain.
One hundred failures are reported in New York City for December with liabilities near eight million. Eighty nine cases with completed assets and liabilities show 7,704.39 in liabilities and 4,118,995 in assets. The month sets a heavy record, up 25 percent in failures and 300 percent in amount from November. The German Savings Bank of LafayetteIndiana suspends. A Montreal dry goods house suspends owing 250,000. The Bull Head Bank of New York winds up.
The passage argues that justice favors the rich, noting that money can buy freedom in Texas and across the United States. It contrasts this with England where punishment is the same for rich and poor, regardless of wealth. It also laments the lack of friends for the poor leading to summary trials and conviction.
George W. McCoor of Ohio, a former Democratic gubernatorial candidate against Hayes in 1871, dies. He served twenty years as chairman of Ohio delegations to Democratic national conventions. The peace party in Turkey is gaining ground in the palace and Senate, and direct overtures to Russia seem likely.
Rockdale reports shipping 10 090 bales of cotton this season. The area sees local deaths and incidents including old Bryan citizen W L Hardy and Mrs M A Peebles. Police and court actions in Hempstead and Belton. various public notices and local industry plans also noted.
A dated letter from El Paso to San Antonio claims Rangers negotiated surrender conditions for Lieut. Taos and Howard. It states Atkinson influenced the Mexicans, Howard and McBride were shot after surrender negotiations and a mistimed escape attempt.
Capt. John M. Claiborne, secretary of the Terry Rangers, requests information about the regiment for Col. Gustave Cook to write its history and asks subscribers to the Monument fund to pay their dues. Funds and information may be sent to Capt. Claiborne at Gal-tectony.
A Vienna special to the London Telegraph says telegrams from 8 St Petersburg reached Russian commanders in Europe and Asia directing them to accept a potential Turkish truce. T. G. Saeger, former president of the American Popular Life Insurance Company of New York, is sentenced to five years in prison for false swearing. A few more high toned scoundrels should follow.
Commentary notes the Republican party fracturing over leadership as internal quarrels intensify. Observers expect the factions to clash until the party appears divided and weakened.
The Ohio GOP frets over the Senate race as Stanley Matthews succeeds Sherman, expected to be re elected, but a Democratic legislature blocks the plan. With a Democratic majority, Ohio will soon be represented in the Senate by two Democrats after March 4.
Interview excerpt with Gen J By Robertson criticizing Mexican raids into Texas and predicting war with Mexico. He denounces Mexican authorities and outlines border cattle interests along Cameron Hidalgo Starr Zapata Webb Maverick Crockett Pecos Presidio and El Paso counties. He calls for stronger U S action and asserts the Sierra Madre as the natural boundary.
Citizens of Daingerfield attend three nights of entertainment by a traveling bumpolgist who reads bumps on heads. He persuades others on their path to wealth while he himself leads a precarious life, noting inequalities among the crowd.
A Galveston crimens' meeting discussed building the G C and G F railroad. About two dozen gentlemen attended, $200,000 is sought to reach Brenham, a circular will outline past actions and future plans, and three parties have already pledged $35,000 of stock or bonds.
McCullough, the convicted land torget, is settling his business and will depart for his new quarters in the Ilunteville penitentiary on the 4th inst.
The December 81 77 Temperance reunion conveyed holiday cheer among local youths. Trev Thomas Westrope spoke from Mexico about its religious history, noting no expected war risk after fifteen years abroad. The grim news of Mr John Strib tit death on the 26th cast a somber mood. A local plan for a grocery store faced strong opposition from residents.
A year end note reports Christmas celebrations at Gray's Hall with a graceful tree and fruit gifts. It mentions a dinner by Capt. A Sauls and Lady and a social visit by Johnie and Willie Layne. A Western county romance unfolds as a man visits his city correspondent, meeting in person with a playful, evolving courtship that ends with a hopeful future.
The San Elizario paper claims troubles arise from too many Mexicans under American symbols and labels Mexicans as a revolutionary people. It likens stopping their influence to smothering Vesuvius and quelling a perpetual fire of revolution in a neighboring republic.
Fragmentary text suggests a discussion of Black workers and steamboat boiler operations. It mentions "Black person boilers" and a possible discovery by Brother Phillips regarding the need for Black workers to operate or furnish steam engines on boats.
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