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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1877
Page
2
The report notes finest wheat near Fort Worth in Tarrant county as political chatter spans from Vanderbilt suits to Hayes impeachment talk. It mentions Rev Baron in Virginia, a elopement, river flooding near Brazos, and editorial takes on Hayes and Southern politics.
The author argues the conflict will not stay confined to Russia and its neighbors. Other powers are likely to be drawn in, making European involvement almost certain as the war spreads and deepens across the continent.
Dr J E Morris of Bellviuls visited the office waiting for a Bastrop trip to attend the Board of Medical Examiners for the 15th Judicial District where he was a member. Landes and Decaussey of Sempronius reported very promising crops in their area.
The letter-writers in multiple exchanges attack the levy on provisions for farmers as oppressive and unjust. They blame the Fifteenth Legislature or the constitution and urge constitutional amendment. With an extra session possible, and elections not until November, changes seem unlikely before two more tax assessments.
A Southern unrest critique is refuted as U S troops are removed and life and property stabilize in South Carolina and Louisiana. The piece argues elections were lawful, peace restored, and carpetbagger fabrications debunked, with harmony claimed across races.
The European War is predicted to revive American trade and industry opening a vast market for our products. Banks, railroads, and farms will gain activity as grain, pork, arms, clothing, and military supplies grow. The nation could recover more quickly than after the great panic within two years.
The passage notes public speculation that Brigham acted as the prime mover in the Mountain Meadow massacre. It mentions Mrs Eliza J Webb mother of Ann Eliza as an example of mothers-in-law bearing brunt of harsh scrutiny and keeping her amiability despite the accusations.
Editorial from Hraesraap May 3 reports Hillside town民 will run a ferry when the river bridge washed away is rebuilt iron bridge planned next time. The burnt district rebuilds with brick three stores rise near public store sheep goats vendors to occupy. courthouse nearing completion. Planters optimistic about schooling and corn. Close Foundry busy. D McQ.
Governor Hampton denounces the floating debt as repudiation and Radical waste. Framers blame Radical extravagance for Southern debt, praising deliverance for South Carolina and Louisiana as they seek reestablished autonomy.
The article describes Patterson as a new town at the Houston Narrow Gauge terminus, near Brazo7s bottoms land rich for corn cotton and sugar cane. It notes growing lots and planned business houses, with Narrow Gauge land offers promoting rapid settlement in Bell County and surrounding areas, while warning on land prices and potential overvaluation by landowners.
The piece applauds the Dallas bail system for supporting Gov Hubbard in appointing able counsel to prosecute Abe Roth child for the murder of Bessie Moore. It argues the governor acted rightly and that Texans will back him.
A description of Fort Worth venues termed dance houses where whiskey is served to dissolute patrons. The piece depicts gay Lotharios and dashing suitors reveling to insinuated music, moving through the dances under intoxicating effects.
The piece discusses an Oregon idea to license drinkers rather than retailers, pricing at five dollars, with a note on potential revenue for schools. It comments on Blaine versus Hayes politics, New England influence, and opinions on local option and prohibition, arguing against restrictive laws and praising selective, healthier liquors.
Borwerr and Kierarnice of Galveston have leased the penitentiary and expect a multi year term. They plan to operate four more miles of the G C and 8 F R R, bringing the line to the city with fast completion. The passage discusses political tensions over the Hayes presidential and Speakership results and notes Gov Wade Hampton’s view of Hayes. It also mentions Stephen A Douglas Jr and Robert M Douglas residing in western North Carolina with Stephen A. Douglas’s son studying law and showing promise.
Gen Joserh E Johnston left New Orleans for Galveston on the 28th ult and Galvestonians prepared a proper reception amid calls to preserve his fame Col B Trae Travis county attorney convicted of official misconduct and habitual drunkenness and removed from office The President's Southern policy gains support from major New England Republican journals though Blaine argues New England sentiment differs
Tae Maui test at Waco on the 10th aims at an extensive fair with readiness by committees. Three bands of music have been provided for the occasion.
In a fragmented report the text notes Tonacco cultivation in M's SUM, a US population estimate of forty five million, near Brownsville and the Rio Grande corn tasseling needing rain, Escarep convicts in Falls county, and two thousand scholastic age children in Tarrant county with suspected loss of fractional currency totaling ten million.
The Mobile city plan proposes a ten year tax holiday to attract capitalists to build cotton factories. A note on space science mentions three new comets announced by Swirr with no predicted danger. Obituary cites the death of John Forsyth, prominent Southern journalist and former editor of the Mobile Register. An editorial urges newspaper subscription as essential for families to stay informed and financially prudent. Mexico is described as a coffee producer with significant agricultural capacity for U S demand and long successful cultivation history.
The article states most peach trees will bear three times as many peaches as can mature to first rate fruit. It advises removing at least half the young peaches when possible by cutting back or thinning out. Thinning is slow, but proper implements speed the process while crowded limbs ruin full ripening.
The Charleston Courier reports several payments in gold by Yorkville residents over the past week. Greenbacks are noted as the consideration, with no premium demanded. The paper runs to say the paper is on a par with gold or that hardpan savings are being drawn on.
A call claims to seek endorsements for Simmons Liver Regulator from notable figures including Hon Alexander H. Stephens, General Jno. B. Gordon, Bishop of Ga, ex Governor Jno. Gill Shorter, Rev. David Wilts D D, and others in Macon and Columbus Georgia.
An old advertisement promotes Dr J H McLean’s Catarrh Snuff for nasal irritation and sores. It claims soothing effects and skin pimples relief, with trial boxes 50 cents and mail order from 314 Chestnut Street St Louis.
Pennsylvania manufacturers are producing armored vehicles for the Spanish government to use in a Cubs context. The effort highlights wartime industrial collaboration and security needs for official transport.
Jackson Mississippi May 1 reports John W Gully Kemper county prominent citizen assassinated by an unknown party. Two colored men accuse white man Bony Rush and Judge Chisolm and associates of instigating the crime. Mob violence follows killing Gilmer and wounding Chisolm and others. Sheriff and mob actions include hangings and mob confinement. In Texas Brenham area, multiple towns along the Houston and Texas Central Railroad describe growth, institutions, and commerce including Baylor University, churches, banks, markets, and rail links.
Washington County lies at 89 latitude, 96 longitude, bordered by the Brazos river to the east and Yegua creek to the north. It covers about 600000 acres with rich soils for cotton and crops, thriving timber, nurseries near Brenham, livestock, and robust yields. Cotton planting spans late March to late April with good crops possible, corn yields around forty bushels per acre, and land prices from 2 to 50 dollars per acre with rental terms.
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