[A WORK-IN-PROGRESS] [This is the "Texas Pioneer" newspaper of Fairfield, Texas - Vol 2, No. 24, Ed 1 - Saturday, July 11, 1857; Page: 1] [**********************************************] [Page 1 - Banner] THE TEXAS PIONEER Devoted to Literature, Agriculture, Education, Local and Foreign News, and the General Interests of the State J. L. CALDWELL, Editor and Publisher PRO BONO PUBLICO TERMS--One Year $2.50; Six Months $1.50 VOL. 2. FAIRFIELD, FREESTONE COUNTY, TEXAS, JULY 11, 1857. NO. 24. [==============================================] [Page 1 - Column 1 ] ARRIVALS and DEPARTURES OF THE MAILS ARRIVES AT FAIRFIELD [The Springfield mentioned was old Springfield, Limestone Co., TX. that was the old county seat of Limestone Co., TX. from 1847 to 1873 and was located near modern day Mexia. Cotton Fin, Flowerdale, and Troy were ghost towns in Freestone Co., TX. Butler is still a modern community in Freestone Co., TX.] From Nacogdoches, via Palestine and Butler every Monday, Thursday, and S????day, at 6 o'clock, P.M. From Waco? via Springfield, every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 6 o'clock, P.M. From Huntsville via Centreville, every Wednesday and Saturday, at 7 o'clock, P.M. From Waxihachie [sic, Waxahachie], via Corsicana, every Tuesday and Friday, at 9 o'clock, P.M. From Springfield, via Cotton Gin, every Wednesday, at 4 o'clock, P.M. From Palestine, via Troy, every Saturday at 6 o'clock, P.M. From Centreville via Kidd's Mills and Keechil [sic, Keechi], every Thursday at 4 o'clock, P.M. From Corsicana via Flowerdale, every Saturday at 7 o'clock, P.M. LEAVES FAIRFIELD For Nacogdoches, via Butler and Palestine every Wednesday, ??day, and Sunday mornings. For Waco?, via Springfield, every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, at 6 o'clok [o'clock], A.M. For Huntsville, via Centreville, every Tuesday, and Friday at 9 o'clock, P.M. For Wacibachie [sic, Waxahachie], via Corsicana, every Wednesday, and Saturday, at 9 o'clock, P.M. For Springfield, via Cotton Gin, every Tuesday at 8 o'clock, A.M. For Palestine, via Troy, every Wednesday at 4 o'clock, P.M. For Centreville via Keechil [sic, Keechi] and Kidd's Mills, every Tuesday at 6 o'clock, A.M. For Corsicana via Flowerdale, every Friday at 5 o'clock, ?.M. The mail is closed, for the Nacogdoches and Waco Line at the time of ???? ???????? ???????? ???????????? [-------------------------------------------------] PROFESSIONAL CARDS [-------------------------------------------------] DR. N. P. RICHARDSON Fairfield, Freestone County, Texas. RESPECTFULLY tenders his professional services to the citizens of Fairfield and vioinity. OFFICE - North of the Public Square, the office formerly occupied by Gregg & Simmons. January 20, 1857. 1y. [-------------------------------------------------] DR. THOS. B. GRAYSON Fairfield, Freestone County, Texas May be found during the day at the Drug Store of Grayson & Iglehart; at nigh[t]s at his residence n15-tf [-------------------------------------------------] DRS. W. A. & J. C. MILNER PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS FAIRFIELD, TEXAS May 1857 n16 1y [-------------------------------------------------] DR. D. T. IGLEHART - Tenders his professional services to the citizens of Fairfield and surrounding country. He may, when not professionally engaged, be found at the Drug Store of GRAYSON & IGLEHART. Dec 1, '56 n49 1y [-------------------------------------------------] DR. D. J. MOODY FAIRFIELD, Freestone County, Texas TENDERS his professional services to th? ?????? of the county. Feb 26, 1856 vls12 [-------------------------------------------------] LAW NOTICE JOSEPH FRIEND tenders his professional services to those having business in Freestone county. He may be found at home, or at the Court House, Fairfield. Jan 1, 1857 1y [-------------------------------------------------] W. C. WILSON COMMISSIONER for the State of Alabama to take Deeds, Powers of Attorney, &c. Fairfield, Freestone County, Texas Dec. 1, '56 n49 1y [-------------------------------------------------] DANIEL & WILSON ATTORNEYS AT LAW Fairfield, Texas WILL practice in all the counties of the 13th Judicial District consisting of the counties of Brazos, Robertson, Falls, Limestone, Hill, Navarro, Freestone and Leon and in the supreme court of the state. March 11, 1856 1y; 1 rx 14; 1 [==============================================] [Page 1 - Column 2 ] DENTAL NOTICE R. J. HATCHER TENDERS his professional services to the citizens of Fairfield and the community generally as a SURGEON DENTIST. Having had six years' experience in the practice in Alabama, he flatters himself that he can please the most fastidious. Teeth inserted on gold plate, by atmospheric pressure, from single tooth to an entire sett [sic]. Particular attention paid to irregularity of Children's teeth. Being a RESIDENT DENTIST, His patrons will have redress if he does not perform his operations as the profession requires. Prices moderate. Terms cash, or notes bearing ten per cent interest, on the completion of any case. I will visit, regularly, Corsicana, Springfield and Cemterville. All communications addressed to Fairfield, will be punctually attended to. Office, one door South King & Clough's. Fairfield, June 30, '56 30-1y [-------------------------------------------------] THOS. K. COMPTON, GEO. W. STROTHER COMPTON & STROTHER, COTTON FACTORS AND COMMISSION MERCANTS [sic, merchant], Strand, Galveston, Texas May 12, 23-1y [-------------------------------------------------] L. D. BRADLEY NOTARY PUBLIC Fairfield, Freestone Co., Texas March 17, 1856. vln15-tf [-------------------------------------------------] FRANCIS L. BARZIZA ROBERT S. GOULD Wheelock Centreville BARZIZA & GOULD HAVING ???? themselves in the prac?? ???????????????? in joint ??? ???????????????????? them. ??????????? ???? COTTON FACTOR AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, Houston Texas. Consignments solicited and liberal advances made on same. An ample Stock of BAGGING and ROPE always on hand. Houston, June 1857 1y [-------------------------------------------------] T. W. HOUSE & CO. COTTON FACTORS AND WHOLESALE MERCHANTS ARE now receiving a large and well selected stock of SPRING GOODS, consisting in part of fancy and staple DRY GOODS, Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes. Hardware, Fancy and Staple, Groceries of every description; also Sweed and refined Iron, Steel, Blacksmith's Tools, Cutlery, and Earthenware, (direct from Europe) Bagging and Rope, and all kinds of Plantation Supplies, to which we invite the attention of our friends, and interior merchants. Agents for the sale of Lemuel Gilbert's Pianos, of which a fine assortment is now opening. An assortment of Buggies, Carriages and Harness always on hand. Advances made on Cotton, and other Produce consigned to our care, either at Houston or Galveston, for sale or shipment. HOUSTON, March 23, 1857 n13 3m [-------------------------------------------------] NEGROES FOR SALE THERE will be sold at the Court house door in the town of Fairfield on the first Tuesday in August next, six likely negro[e]s, one a man about 45 years old, one a woman about 35 years old, two boys one 18 and the other 15 years old, a negro girl about 11 years old, and a child aged about 3 years old. Sold by order of the Probate Court for distribution among the Heirs of Fanny Womack deceased. Terms of sale. A credit until the first of May 1858, with a note and two good securities, and a mortgage on the property. July 4, 1857 p23 5t [==============================================] [Page 1 - Column 3 ] NEW DRUG STORE by GRAYSON & IGLEHART Fairfield, Texas The ????? would respectfully announce to the public, that they have received and offer for sale, at their new store house, low? for cash and most reasonable to punctual customers on the usual credit general and store assortment of DRUGS, CHEMICALS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, DYES, &c. &c. We have, ??? on hand a small lot of SCHOOL and MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS. A good supply of STATIONERY, and many other things which you had probably better come and see. Physicians may rely on having their prescriptions promptly and carefully compounded at all hours in the day or night. The most popular PATENT MEDICINES, for the accomodation of the public, may be found with us. Negroes need not be sent to us, for any article without an order; and not then, if what is wanted be poisonous. Of this rule take notice, as it will be adhered to in every instance. Desirous of establishing a permanent business all and particularly the ladies, are solicited to give them a call. STORE - North-West corner of the Public Square -- Next door to Bragg & Yarbo's. Jan. 26, 1857. n4 tf [-------------------------------------------------] NEW ARRIVAL! GRAYSON & IGLEHART have just received at their Drug Store a new and fresh supply of F????? ?????? Paints and Oils, which they would ????? dispose of to ??? who may ????????? GRAYSON & IGLEHART'S [-------------------------------------------------] Hair, Tooth, Paint and Varnish Brushes at the New Drug Store. [-------------------------------------------------] BRANDIES of the best quality; also, Port Wine, for medicinal purposes only, and Lemon Syrup, etc. for sale by GRAYSON & IGLEHART [-------------------------------------------------] RED EAGLE, poem of the South, by A.B. Meek, (and other books) just received and for sale by GRAYSON & IGLEHART July 4, 1857 [-------------------------------------------------] JAMES A. POAGE ATTORNEY AT LAW Springfield, Texas May 1857 n16 3m [-------------------------------------------------] McDUFEE & ALLEN House Carpenters, Joiners and Stair-Builders Fairfield, Freestone county, Texas Most respectfully inform the citizens of the Freestone and adjoining counties that they will undertake and execute any work belonging to the? long branches of the trade in the neatest and most substantial style. Feb. 9, 1857 n6 ly [-------------------------------------------------] LOVE'S HOTEL Known formerly as the Walker House NORTH-EAST CORNER OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE THIS large and popular Hotel has become the property of, and will, hereafter be ?????? by A.C. Love; who will endeavor to make? it one of the first hotels in the State, by ???ping a good table and making ???? and boarders comfortable. Travelers and the public generally will find it greatly in their convenience and pleasure to give him their patronage. The Stables will be attended to by experienced ???lers, who will give their attention exclusive to the stables. A. C. LOVE, Proprietor. Fairfield, Jan. 26, 1857 n4tf [-------------------------------------------------] EXECUTOR'S NOTICE The undersigned having been appointed executor of the last will and testament on William Kolh, deceased, and having qualified at the Probate Court of Freestone county; all persons having claims against the estate are notified to present them for allowance, within the time prescribed by law. JOHN GREGG, June 1st, 1857 (n19) Exe'r [==============================================] [Page 1 - Column 4 ] FAIRFIELD DRUG STORE North Side of the Public Square The undersigned respectfully announces to the public generally that he is PERMANENTLY SETTLED & FIXED in this place, and will continue the Drug business in all of its departments. His arrangements are such with the most reputable houses in New York City, that he is constantly replenishing, in small quantities with Fresh and Pure Medicines And from an experience of SEVENTEEN YEARS, feels warranted in saying, no house in the State shall excell, in point of PURITY OF DRUGS or EXTENSIVENESS of VARIETY. His Stock consists of every thing usually kept in a Drug-Store, as numerous friends and customers already know. Besides a large supply of School Books, Stationery, &c. with a handsome assortment of PERFUMERIES and TOILET "FIXINGS". He is, also, agent for all of the most popular PATENT MEDICINES offered in this State; and can, therefore, sell them at manufacturer's prices. His entire stock is offered on the usual credit, (or 10 per cent discount for cash,) as low as can be sold in the interior. All orders by servants from their owner correctly filled. A fine article of old Rye, French Brandy and Wines always on hand, for medicinal purposes. W. A. MILNER February 2, 1857. n5 [-------------------------------------------------] W. L. MOODY & BROS. ????????????????? by? GROCERIES, &c. &c. which they offer is those who may buy of them ?????? high prices. W. L. MCCOY & BROS. No puff desired, Mr. Editor. April 11, 1857 n14tf [-------------------------------------------------] 75 OZS. QUININE, just received and for sale at the low price of $3.75 per oz. cash --- We warrant it to be as genuine an article of French Quinine as ever brought to this market. We mean what we say! April 11, 1857 W. L. MOODY & BROS. [-------------------------------------------------] NOTICE BRAGG & YARBO have received an additional supply of Spring and Summer Goods which they offer upon reasonable terms, and to CASH customers, they will sell at a SMALL advance on cost. We mean what we say. Having no clerks we wait on our customers ourselves. May 1, 1857 n16 tf [-------------------------------------------------] COMPOUND HEALER I have tried the above medicine in the case of a sprained ankle with a negro man of mine, who was completely cured by two or three applications. Also in the case of my wife, who has suffered long, and severely with Rheumatism, and although she is not yet cured, she has received great relief -- greater indeed, than from all the various remedies she has ever used. I verily believe it to be a most excellent family medicine. G. W. MURRAY. Fairfield, Texas, April 14th, 1857 ------ Mr. W. T. Patton, Dear Sir: -- My wife was severly attacked with the Sick Headache; I applied the Compound Healer to her forehead and temples which gave entire relief in ten minutes. B. F. CHURCH Fairfield, Texas, March 29th, 1857 ------ Mr. W. T. Patton, Dear Sir: -- I have been subject to the head ache for a number of years, and found no relief till I applied the Compound Healer, which relieved me in fifteen minutes. Yours Respectfully, ROBT. MURRAY Fairfield, Texas, April 12th, 1857 [-------------------------------------------------] WANTED -- A good Cabinet maker can find permanent and profitable employment in our Shop. DAVIS & PAXTON July 4, 1857 n28 tf [-------------------------------------------------] BLANKS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS PRINTED NEATLY AT THIS OFFICE. [**********************************************] [Page 2] [Page 2 - Banner] 2 THE TEXAS PIONEER [==============================================] [Page 2 - Column 1 ] COMPOUND HEALER & Perfect And Sure Cure for Rhenmatism, Neuralgia, Head Ache, Pains in the Side Breast and Back, Sprains, Burns, Cuts, Nervous Pains and All Flesh Wounds. [Long ad...] For Sale at the Drug Stores of Grayson & Iglehart, and W. A. Milner; also, at Love and Colten's. [-------------------------------------------------] NOW IS THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE FOR THE SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER One of the Cheapest Publications in the Country. TWO VOLUMES A YEAR [Long ad...] [==============================================] [Page 2 - Column 2 ] A Rare Chance To MAKE MONEY [Long ad...] D.F. BLACKBUR, M.D., Hampshire, Mary County, Tennessee [-------------------------------------------------] LETTERS Testamentary have been granted the undersigned, at tho??? term 1857, of the Probate Court at Freestone county on the estate of C. L. Alston, dcd., all persons having claims against said ??? are notified to present them within the ?????ed by law. JOE ???NNING May 25, 1857 ??17 3 [-------------------------------------------------] LOST - The Headright Certificate for one league and one labor of An??? Builington, issued by the Board of Lands Commissioners, of Milam County. If not heard from within the time prescribed by law, application will be made to the proper authority for a Duplicate. Fairfield, April 10th, 1857 n16-3m JAS. C. WAKRR? [-------------------------------------------------] Notice - The undersigned respec??ally inform their old patrons and friends that they have adopted the CASH SYSTEM, and for the future will require the money on the delivery of the work, or their notes bearing 10 per cent interest. Those indebted to the Firm will please call and settle, either by money or note. Jan. 12, 1857 (n2tf) DAVIS & PAXTON [-------------------------------------------------] BLANKS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS PRINTED NEATLY AT THIS OFFICE. [==============================================] [Page 2 - Column 3 ] PROCLAMATION [Long governmental decree...] [-------------------------------------------------] HOWARD ASSOCIATION, PHILADELPHIA IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT [Long ad...] [==============================================] [Page 2 - Column 4 ] ESTRAY TAKEN up by, Nathan Powell residing ???????????? 15 miles N W of Fairfield Freestone County Texas, and posted before B. P. Ferrell Ea??, on the 19th day of June 1857, one IRON GRAY MARE, has on a small bell, about 13 hands high, saddle marks, about 4 years old valued at $75. Also, one BAY MARE, about 14 1/2 hands high some saddle marks, no brands perceivable, supposed to be about 14 years old, valued at $50. Also one SORREL MARE, flax main and tail, unbroke, supposed to be about 3 years old valued at $50? ALSO taken np [sic, up] by F. H. Miller, residing the same neighborhood and posted before B Ferrell Esq., on the 13th day, of June 1857, a SORREL HORSE with a blaze on his face, two left feet white, white about half way up, the right hip knocked down, has saddle and gear marks, about 15 hands high, about 12 years old, appraised at $20. E. L. CRALLE, Clerk. June 28th 1857 n24 (p) TAKEN up by G. G. Cole residing about 10 miles East of Fairfield, Freestone County, Texas, posted before Jno. H. Evans, Esq. on the 20th day of June 1857. One work OX about 10 years old, marked with a crop and split in the right ear and split in the left, and branded thus 8? and valued at $20.50 (p) E. L. CRALLE, Clerk. June 28th 1857 n24 [-------------------------------------------------] THE STATE OF TEXAS - LIMESTONE COUNTY TAKEN UP by J. K. Wood, 9 miles north of Springfield, and estrayed before H. C. Smith Esq., one SORREL HORSE, three years old, both hind feet white, white stripe down his face, no brands perceivable. Also one BROWN HORSE, three years old each appraised at $40. Also one BROWN MARE, about three years old appraised at thirty five dollars. June 8, 1857 n22p ALSO, taken up by Seth Ward, 8 miles N. from Springfield, and estrayed before C. Smith, Esq., on red [sic] RED OX, white spot on his face, marked swallowfork and under?bit in each ear, branded M on the right hip, at 8 or 9 years old, appraised at $20. W. JOHNSON, Clerk Co. Ct. Limestone co. June 20, 1857 n22p [-------------------------------------------------] ???????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????? about two months old, value at $50.00. Also one, BROWN MARE, with some fine white- socks on her body, left hind foot white, about 4 years old, about 14 hands high valued at $50.00. Also one BAY HORSE supposed to be a rig?, both hind feet a little white up to the paster joint, a white spot on his forehead, about 8 or 4 years old, about 13 hands high, valued at $17. Also one BAY HORSE colt, both fore feet white up to the pastor joints, left hind foot white about the pastor joint, about 18 hands high about 18 months old valued at $20. E. L. CRALLE, Clerk. June 13th 1857 n22p [-------------------------------------------------] GRAHAM'S MAGAZINE Established in 1827 [Long ad...] ABRAHAM H. SEE, Publisher Philadelphia, Pa. [**********************************************] [Page 3] [Page 3 - Banner] THE TEXAS PIONEER 3 [==============================================] [Page 3 - Column 1 ] STATE OFFICERS EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT E. M. PEASE, Governor, Salary, $3000 SAM'L. HARRIS, Private Sec., ", $900 EDWARD CLARK, Sec. of State, ", $1800 BIRD HOLLAND, Ass't Sec. of State, ", $900 TREASURER JAMES H. RAYMOND, Salary, $1800 Clerk, " $900 STEPHEN CROSBY, Com., Salary, $2000 ROBERT M. ELGIN, Chief Clerk, " $1,200 One Translator, " $1,200 One Chief Draftsman, " $1,200 Two Draftsmen, " $1,200 Twenty Assistant Clerks, " $900 COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE JAMES B. SHAW, Compt., Salary, $1,800 GEO, J. DURHAM, Chief Clerk, " $1,200 W. L. HILL, Tax Clerk, " $1,200 Tax Assistant Clerks, " $900 COURT OF CLAIMS JAMES C. WILSON, Salary, $2,250 Two Clerks, " $900 [This office performs the duties of the Adjutant General, and in connection with the Comptroller, those of the Auditor.] ATTORNEY GENERAL JAMES WILLEY, Att'y Gen., Salary 1,800 SUPREME COURT JOHN HEMPHILL, Chief Justice, Sal'y $3,000 ???? WHEELER, Associate Jus., " 3,000 A. S. LIPSCOMB, " " " 3,000 DISTRICT COURTS FIRST DISTRICT JAMES H. BELL, Judge W. B. WILSON, District Attorney, Brazoria, 1st Monday in April and October Matagorda, 2d " after 1st " " Wharton, 3d " " " " " Colorado, 4th " " " " " Fayette, 6th " " " " " Austin, 9th " " " " " Fort Bend, 11th " " " " " SECOND DISTRICT ALEXANDER TERRELL, Judge C??????????????????? Bas????????????????? Caldwell, ???????????? ????????, ???????????? Hays, 6th " " " " " Travis, 7th " " " " " THIRD DISTRICT R. E. BAYLOR, Judge N. W. BATTLE, District Attorney Washington, 2d Monday in March & Sept Burleson, 3 Mon. after 2 Mon in Mar. & Sep Milam, 4th " " " " " McLennn, 5 " " " " " Bosque, 7th " " " " " Coryell, 8th " " " " " Bell, 9th " " " " " FOURTH DISTRICT THOMAS J. DEVINE, Judge FRANK EGAN, District Attorney Cormal, 1st Monday in March & Sept. K??, 1st Mon after 1 Mon. in Mar. & Sept. Gillespie, 2 " " " " " Bexar, 8th " " " " " FIFTH DISTRICT O. W. HICKS, Judge L. H. CASEY, District Attorney Nacogdoches, 1st Monday in Feb. & Aug. Angelina, 3 M. after 1 M. in Feb. & Aug. Jasper, 4th " " " " " Newton, 6th " " " " " Sabine, 7th " " " " " SIXTH DISTRICT A. FRAZER, Judge JEREMIAH CLOUGH, District Attorney Wood, 1st Monday in February & August Upshur, 2 M. after 1 M. in Feb. & Aug. Harrison, 4 " " " " " Panoia, 10 " " " " " Rusk, 18th " " " " " SEVENTH DISTRICT P. W. GRAY, Judge JAMES G. McDONALD, District Attorney Grimes, 1st Monday in April and October Madison, 2d M. after 1 M. in April & Oct. Walker, 3d " " " " " Montgomery, 5 " " " " " Harris, 7th " " " " " Galveston, 12 " " " " " EIGHTH DISTRICT W. S. TODD, Tndge [sic, Judge] S. R. G. MILLS, District Attorney Red River, last Monday in Feb. and August [==============================================] [Page 3 - Column 2 ] [Continued long list of state officials...] Bowie, 2d M. after last M. in Feb. & Aug. Cass, 4th " " " " " Titus, 7th " " " " " Hopkins, 9 " " " " " Hunt, 10th " " " " " Fannin, 11 " " " " " Lamaer, 13 " " " " " NINTH DISTRICT JOHN H. REAGON, Judge GEORGE RESENBAUM, District Attorney Houston, 1st Monday in March and Sept. Cherokee, 2d M. after 1 M. in March and Sept. Anderson, 5 " " " " " Henderson, 6 " " " " " Kaufman, 10 " " " " " VanZandt, 11 " " " " " Smith, 12 " " " " " TENTH DISTRICT FIELDING JONES, Judge JOHN L. HARPER, District Attorney Calhoun, 1st Monday in Feb. and August Victoria, 2 M. after 1 M. in Feb. and Aug. Jackson, 4th " " " " " Lavaca, 5th " " " " " DeWitt, 7th " " " " " Gonzales, 9 " " " " " ELEVENTH DISTRICT JOEL K. ANKRIM, Judge A. C. HYDE, District Attorney El Paso, 1st Monday in March and Sept. Presidio, 1st Monday in May and November TWELFTH DISTRICT EDMOND J. DAVIS, Judge EDWARD DOUGHERTY, District Attorney Cameron, 1st Monday in March and Sept. Hidalgo, 4 M. after 1 M. in March and Sept. Starr, 6th " " " " " Webb, 8th " " " " " THIRTEENTH DISTRICT JOHN GREGG, Judge CHARLES STEWART, District Attorney Brazos, first Monday in March and Sept. Robertson, 2d " " " Falls, 3d " " " Limestone, 4th " " " Hill, ??? M after 4th M. in March & Sept. Navarro, 2d " " " ?????????????? FOURTEENTH DISTRICT JAMES WEBB, Judge JOHN T. ENOCH, District Attorney San Patricio, 1st Monday in April & Oct. Live Oak, 4 M. after 1 M. in April & Oct. Karnes, 2d " " " " " Goliad, 4th " " " " " Refugio, 6th " " " " " Nueces, 8th " " " " " FIFTEENTH DISTRICT JAMES M. MAXEY, Judge SAMUEL A. WILSON, District Attorney Liberty, third Mondays in March and Sept. Polk, 2d M. after 3 M. in March & Sept. Trinity, 4 " " " " " Tyler, 5th " " " " " Orange, 7 " " " " " Jefferson, 8 " " " " " SIXTEENTH DISTRICT NATH. M. BURFORD, Judge JOHN C. McCOY, District Attorney Collin, 3d M. after 4 M. in March and Sept. Grayson, 5 " " " " " Cook, 7th " " " " " Denton, 8 " " " " " Wise, 9th " " " " " Parker, 10 " " " " " Johnson, 11 " " " " " Ellis, 12th " " " " " Tarrant, 14 " " " " " Dallas, 16 " " " " " SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT (Judge and Attorney not known.) Williamson, first Monday in March & Sept. Burnett, 3d M. after 1 M. in March & Sept. La Salle, 4 " " " " " Llano, 5h " " " " " San Saba, 6 " " " " " McCulloch, 7 " " " " " Brown, 8th " " " " " Lampassas, 9 " " " " " EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT E. H. BUCKNER, Judge JAMES PAUL, District Attorney Atoscosa, 3d M. after 1 M. in March and Sept. Medina, 4th " " " " " Bandera, 5th " " " " " Uvalde, 6th " " " " " Kinney, 7th " " " " " Maverick, 8th " " " " " [==============================================] [Page 3 - Column 3 ] DE BOW'S REIVEW [sic, REVIEW] A Monthly Industrial and Literary Journal [Long ad...] [-------------------------------------------------] BLACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE AND BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEWS GREAT DOCUMENTS TO SUBSCRIBE [Long ad...] LEONARD SCHOTT & CO No. 54 Gold Street, N. York. [-------------------------------------------------] BED BUG POISON, warranted to exterminate bed-bug on the premises. For Sale by (3tf) GRAYSON & IGLEHART [==============================================] [Page 3 - Column 4 ] Dr. McLane's Celebrated VERMIFUGE and LIVER PILLS [Long ad...] FLEMING BRO'S, 60 WOOD ST., PITTSBURGH, PA. Sole Proprietors AGENTS DR. W. A. MILNER, Fairfield D. M. WHALEY, Centerville, Texas [-------------------------------------------------] Administrator's Notice NOTICE is hereby given, that W. A. Milner, Administrator of the Estate of J. G. Odom deceased, has filed his final account with said estate, in the Probate Court in and for the county of Freestone, for final settlement, which will be acted upon by said court at the next July term. All persons interested in said estate are required to appear and contest said account if they see proper. June 19, 1857 W. A. MILNER, Adm'r [-------------------------------------------------] LOOK OUT FOR THE SHERIFF I WILL be compelled to sue all persons indebted to the Pioneer Office for the years 1855-6, if their accounts are not paid by the first of July next. Mr. J. L. CALDWELL has the books and is authorized to make settlements. W. L. MOODY [**********************************************] [Page 4] [Page 4 - Banner] 4 THE TEXAS PIONEER [==============================================] [Page 4 - Column 1 ] COMMUNICATED Female Education CARTHAGE, TEXAS, June 24, 1857. Mr. Editor: -- In the recent numbers of the Pioneer with which I, through your kindness have been favored, I see that strong exertions are being made by a portion of the citizens of Freestone county to erect, in or near Fairfield, an institution for the better education and mental training of the female portion of your community -- than which a more important subject, nor one in which the vital interests and future welfare of the rising generation in your midst, are more deeply involved, never has, nor never will present itself to the consideration of the people of Freestone county. Aside from every pecuniary consideration, and I presume no sensible man, who has had an acquaintance with the erection of similar institutions, and the effects resulting therefrom, in other communities, will for a moment doubt that even in a pecuniary point of view your town and the surrounding country would be materially benefited by the increase of trade in the one, and the enhancement of the value of real estate in the other. Perhaps the highest estimate which the most sanguine of its advocates have placed upon its effect upon the moral and intellectual tone of society in your community, would be infinitely short of the substantial benefits, ultimately resulting to society, from the establishment, and its proper management thereafter of such an institution in your midst -- bsnefits [sic, benefits] compared with which the possession of dollars and dimes sinks into insignificance. I know that there are many persons, even in America -- yes, perhaps in Texas, who look upon the education of girls as a matter of very little importance such surely never haven given the subject an hour's serious consideration in life. In the every-day transactions of life, under ordinary circumstances, I know that ladies do not come so directly in contact with the sterner realities of life as gentlemen. But that parent when giving ??????? in marriage ???????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????day, by ????? the ???? as a ??????, leave that ???????? in which event it often becomes absolutely and indispensably necessary that she should have dealings with that portion of the human race whose sordid disposition and love of the mighty dollar are often quite sufficient to induce them to cheat and defraud the uneducated wherever found -- sparing not even widows and orphan children -- sunk in poverty and distress, the bitter, burning tears of many widows, who for want of education, have been cheated and defrauded out of their just rights are, in behalf of their sex, like the blood of murdered Abel, "crying from the ground," not for vengeance, but for the education of womankind. Knowledge is the principal thing for which it is desirable to live. Reading, conversation and observation are the principal avenues through which we obtain that desideratum. The first is absolutely and indispensably requisite to every well informed mind. It is the only channel through which an extensive knowledge of the world as it has been, or now is, can be obtained. It is more especially so with respect to woman, from the fact that there are several circumstances in combination that confine her to the sphere of home. Thereby precluding her from the chances of gaining information from traveling, observation and conversation that is open to man. Unless educated, with what deep reluctance does she approach those circles of society in which information can be gained through conversation -- preferring the company of those whose opportunities have been no better than her own. Therefore, how often, on forming the acquaintance of young ladies of fine personal appearance, the heart sickens at the sad discovery of the stern fact that the mind -- that immortal part, destined to live forever, and to wield an important influence on the character and destinies of others, as immortal and ever enduring as itself is a barren waste, wholly uncultivated and unprepared to discharge in a manner in anywise corresponding with the magnitude of its vast and [==============================================] [Page 4 - Column 2 ] vital importance, the onerous duties ?olving upon it. On whom devolves ti?? important duty of teaching the young first lesson, whose character is so often daguerreotyped on sons and daughters??? hers. Then how can those who have not themselves been properly educated, educate ??? train in a manner commensurate with great importance those committed by the ???d of Heaven to their charge? Oh! I and unfeeling heart of man, weep over trails and insurmountable difficulties, with which such, even in the attempt have to end. What was the greatest achievement of Washington? I know that ?? every tongue the ready response is, "the independence of America." It, in itself, was a great acquisision [sic]; by connection with that let me point you to a greater. Aided by history, in imagination can you not see, within the confines of the "Old Dominion" a widow's son standing it were, with a drawn sword in his right hand and in his left a commission from the ?at Eternal God, reading in this wise' "establish the individuality of the humankind. Go cut it loose from the fetters of despotism in which it has long been bound." When the muttering thunder their artillery died away in the distant and the fierce soldiery of Washington and deGrasse, with bayonets dripping with ?an gore shouted victory on the crimson field of Yorktown, that individuality was established, that freedom was gained. The ?ce of the moral and political world was materially changed. On the ruins of fall?? despotism a government has been established in which the ruthless, untiring energies ??ind, untrammeled by oppressive law, f??? their fullest development. To this privilege of almost unrestrained individual enterprises we are now indebted for our world ?? renown; for our unparalleled advancement in population, civilization, and knowledge of the arts and sciences. It is this that ables us to stand up and tauntingly ??? ?????????????????. The general diffusion of ???lligence among the masses, is the grea?? excellence and crowning glory of our political and religious [==============================================] [Page 4 - Column 3 ] [==============================================] [Page 4 - Column 4 ] [**********************************************] [Page 5] [Page 5 - Banner] THE TEXAS PIONEER 5 [==============================================] [Page 5 - Column 1 ] [==============================================] [Page 5 - Column 2 ] [==============================================] [Page 5 - Column 3 ] [==============================================] [Page 5 - Column 4 ] [**********************************************] [Page 6] [Page 6 - Banner] 6 THE TEXAS PIONEER [==============================================] [Page 6 - Column 1 ] THE TEXAS PIONEER FAIRIFIELD Office - Over Grayson & Iglehart's drug store SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 11, 1857 [-------------------------------------------------] We are authorized to announce THOS. P. AYCOCK, of Marlin, as a candidate to represent the counties of Freestone, Limestone and Falls, in the next Legislature of Texas. [-------------------------------------------------] TICKETS! TICKETS!! Send in your orders for election tickets -- before it is too late. We can print them as neat and as cheap as any office in the State. [--------------] Let our political friends remember that the columns of the Pioneer are open for communications to both parties. [--------------] In today's paper will be found the "joint resolutions, recommending Gen. Houston for the Presidency in 1852, also H. R. Runnels' circular 'to the voters of Texas.' Each of these documents we publish by request. [--------------] We regret that we could not attend the fourth of July celebration at Tennessee Colony, to which we were invited. We are glad to learn that they had a fine time of it. [--------------] JOHN CALDWELL, of Bastrop county is announced, in the Age of Commerce, as a candidate for Lt. Governor, on the Houston ticket. [--------------] The Texas Port Folio, edited by Jo A. Kirgan has ceased to be. Jo says he has for the last three months, slept on the floor, with his exchanges for a mattress, and eat [sic, ate] with a composing rule for a knife, and a ????? for his ??? in, yet success was ?????? as, poor ???????????? W??????? -- ? M. Price, ????????? in todays paper to which we call attention. [--------------] HOOPS -- The Females Defending themselves. --- Some woman is out, boldly, in the Galveston Christian Advocate, who says she is "determined to stand forth as the advocate of ladies rights, so far as their wardrobe is concerned. Oh! where are the defenders of woman's rights? "And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh : She shall be call Lady because she was taken out of gentleman." Thus we go! [--------------] "DRY WEATHER" -- This is the general complaint. The crops in this county are already seriously injured; and will be more so if we are not favored with rain, soon. All of our exchanges complain of dry weather. [--------------] It is reported that Dr. Wiles K. Cook, of Springfield, is a candidate for Representative, in opposition to Mr. Aycock. [--------------] The friends of Gen. Houston are going to give him a barbecue, at Waco, on the 13th inst. Everybody is invited to attend. [--------------] The Democrats of, and about Campbell's springs (near Cotton Gin,) are going to give a Democratic barbeque at that place on the 15th inst., the day Thomas P. Aycock, the Democratic candidate for Representative, is to speak there. [--------------] We see by our exchanges that the Quitman Free Press has been sold and its name changed to the Quitman Herald. It is Democratic in politics. [==============================================] [Page 6 - Column 2 ] The Fourth of July 1857 This[,] the eighty-first anniversary day of American independence, was celebrated at Cook's springs, in this county, with a regular old-fashioned, time honored barbecue, given by the citizens of that portion of the county. We had the pleasure of attending, and must say enjoyed ourself as well as we ever did on such an occasion. The weather was delightful -- the King of day sent forth a brilliant (though not burning) lustre as if rejoicing with the freemen in their liberty. The place selected for the celebration was a cool and shady spot about eight miles from Fairfield, "Where fountain and fresh current flow'd." A large crowd of ladies and gentlemen were in attendance -- the witching smiles and cheerful voices of the former adding greatly to the interest of the occasion [sic, occasion]. At 11 o'clock Maj. M. M. Bonham was introduced to read that celebrated and almost sacred document, the Declaration of Independence. It was read with a clear and distinct voice, and seemed to have the desired effect upon the audience. After this was concluded, Rev. G. W. Murray was presented as the speaker of the Day, who delivered a short oration, suitable to the occasion. Dinner was next announced, when the audience repaired to the table, which was ladened with substantials and luxuries, nicely prepared. The polite and accommodating managers give entire satisfaction in every instance. We never have attended a barbecue where things were conducted better. After dinner was dispatched the congregation was invited to the residence of Mr. A. S. Bonner, to participate in a dance. The evening was unusually pleasant wh??? ??????????????????????????????? children of th????????? We stood at a moment gazing upon those "fairy forms" and fair faces, somewhat unconscious as to whether we were in heaven or on earth; at last deciding we were still on terra firma and that these were angels of earthly origin, we ventured nearer, and were soon upon the floor where "The bright and youthful dancers meet With laughing lips and winged feet" Supper was prepared, we are told (having ourself left before that time) at 9 o'clock. After which the dancing was resumed - but "of all that chance, 'twere a long tale to tell, of the dancers and dresses, and who was the belle; But each was so happy, and all so fair, that eve stole away, and midnight caught them there." [-------------------------------------------------] Davis & Paxton have a piece of furniture in their cabinet shop that is creditable to them as workmen. These gentlemen deserve a liberal patronage. Person wanting articles in their line can be saved the trouble of sending to the North for them. [-------------------------------------------------] A. C. Love has the agency for Warliek's Patent Plow. He has a few for sale. His advertisement gives the particulars of this new invention. Read it. [-------------------------------------------------] THURMAN HOUSE -- We call attention to the advertisement of this deservedly popular hotel. We invite person going to Centreville to call on Mr. Thurman; he will take pleasure in making them comfortable. [-------------------------------------------------] King, Truitt, & Co., have made large improvements in their Carriage Factory, and are carrying on the business on a more extensive scale. Attention is called to their advertisement in another column. [-------------------------------------------------] The Austin State Gazette is publishing a semi weekly campaign paper. [==============================================] [Page 6 - Column 3 ] OUR TRIP TO SPRINGFIELD -- We would have given an account of our visit to Springfield, in our last issue, but were compelled to defer it until this week; and now it is rather late to be of much interest to our readers, therefore we shall five but a short and general sketch. On our way we stopped at Cotton Gin, it being the first time we were ever there. We were surprised to find it such an interesting place. The citizens seem to have more public spirit than is usual with villages of its locality. They speak of building up a large school, which we think is a good idea, provided the school in contemplation in this place will not interfere with it. Cotton Gin is certainly a desirable place for a college, it being located in such a beautiful portion of country, and perfectly healthy. The water in Cotton Gin, and especially at friend Taylor's, at whose house we cook dinner, is the best we have found in the State. It is unnecessary for us to give a description of the village, as our correspondent, Querry, has some weeks ago saved us the trouble. After an hour's rest we resumed our journey, and arrived at Springfield about sunset -- just in time to save our little self from a terrible hurricane and hail storm. We drew rein before Smith's Hotel, at which house we remained very comfortably for the night. With the next morning came the "Hero of San Jacinto," and a terrible "work-in" -- as our devil would say -- of the natives. "The royal tiger was present thar, The monkey and the polar bar" Yes, everybody was there, and everybody had "Sam Houston," or "Runnels" on his tongue. From ??? ????trations one would ???????????. At one o'clock P.M. the General mounted the rostrum in the basement story of the Masonic Hall. He held forth about two hours, in which he defended his Nebraska vote, told anecdotes, ridiculed the Waco convention, with an occasional fling at individuals and their p-a-r-t-y, and many other things "too tedious to mention." The General made a very pretty speech to the ladies, which we think did no harm in the way of gaining their influence. At the close of Gen. Houston's speech, Thomas P. Aycock, Esq. was called out to reply. He made a short reply, and was much applauded. After the speaking we "struck a bee line" for Fairfield. Night overtook us at Mr. Steele's where we were hospitably entertained. We found most of the crops suffering for rain, many of the planters thinking they would not make more than a half crop. We return our thanks to our friends in that portion of the country for their many acts of kindness. [-------------------------------------------------] The Fairfield "Pioneer" notices a number of improvements going on in that beautiful and flourishing town, --- which when finished will be quite an ornament to that place. We would take this occasion to say that not the least improvement, in our about Fairfield lately is the enlarged and beautiful appearance of the "Pioneer" itself. It is now published in quarto form, and presents a typographical appearance that will vie with any power in Texas, while its columns are filled with interesting and readable matter. We wish the editor all the success that he so richly deserves. -- Dallas Herald. Thank you, friend Latimer, for your good wishes. We feel much encouraged by your complimentary notice. May the "Herald" never grow less. [==============================================] [Page 6 - Column 4 ] FAIRFIELD - We are proud to see the town improving. It seems to have taken a fresh start recently. Besides the various improvement of town lots, we have now a tri-weekly four-horse coach running to Waco via Springfield, and a tri-weekly four-horse coach running to Nacogdoches via Palestine and Rusk and a semi-weekly hack from Huntsville via Centreville, and from Waxahachie via of Corsciana. Besides these we have horse mails running in four directions, thus giving us the news from each direction three times a week. When the female school gets in operation, Fairfield will decidedly, be considered a fast town. [-------------------------------------------------] UNAPPRECIATED -- Caldwell, of the Texas Pioneer, an admirer of gravy and fat generally, offered himself to the fat girl of Robinson's circus, but her answer as he records was she "didn't want to marry an ape". Whether she saw a likeness in the editor did not say, but expresses a desire to emigrate to Missouri. If none but a fat girl will please Caldwell, he had better drop the Houston co., and take his choice - Croc??? Printer. A heartless fellow, that "Printer" ????? to bring up this disagreeable subject just at the time we were trying to forget it -- abandon the potion of going to Missouri. Why, he certainly has never been "kerf???uxed," or he would not speak so light ??? this delicate affair. Strange, that ??? men have no discretion. Well, there's one consolation -- "time may- teach us to forget her!" and if so we will try and find an equal next time -- one with whom we can "hold our own." As to whether this individual in question saw a "h?????"" in ?????? lecture. ???? we ???????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????? other gal of this description; and we think we should obey Prudence this time -- without regard to what Inclination says. [-------------------------------------------------] MAD DOGS -- The Bastrop Advertiser says that a mad dog made his appearance in that town a few days ago, but was killed before he could do any injury. The city council have since passed a "dog law". [-------------------------------------------------] At a meeting of the members of the bar, held on the 20th ult., at Tyler, resolutions were passed, complimentary to Judge Gregg, and thanking him for the firm and and [sic (duplicate)] impartial manner, with which he filled the bench. [-------------------------------------------------] The Austin State Times office has recently been purchased by W. G. O'Brien & Co., and has hoisted at its head Sam Houston for Governor, and Stephen Crosby for Commissioner of the General Land Office. It has changed its name to that of the "Texas Sentinel." It is edited by F. M. Gibson. [-------------------------------------------------] THE DISTRICT COURT -- Of this county adjourned on Saturday evening last after a session of two weeks. Several cases of importance were tried and many others continued. Judge Gregg has left, and carries with him the best wishes of all who had business before him. In addition to his uniform kindness and courtesy, his clear perception of the most intricate questions of law, is truly remarkable. The District over which he presides, is indeed fortunate, and the people of that section should be truly thankful that their choice has fallen upon one so thoroughly competent to discharge his various duties. - [Tyler Reporter. [-------------------------------------------------] Grayson & Iglehart say something, in another column, about the "Balm of a Thousand Flowers." [**********************************************] [Page 7] [==============================================] [Page 7 - Column 1 ] [==============================================] [Page 7 - Column 2 ] [==============================================] [Page 7 - Column 3 ] NEW ADVERTISEMETNS [sic, ADVERTISEMENTS] NEW CARRIAGE FACTORY W. ????? E. M. TRUITT T. S. TRUITT -------------------------------------------- H?. C. TRUITT, & CO., Fairfield, Texas HAVING located in Fairgeld [sic, Fairfield] for the purpose of carrying on the Coach Business in all is? branches, solicit the patronage of the public. July 9, 1857 -------------------------------------------- E. M. PRICE WHEEL-WRIGHT Fairfield, Freestone County, Texas IS prepared to make and repair Buggies, Carriages, Wheelbarrows, Plows, Hoes, Rakes &c., with roughness and dispatch, on reasonable terms for Cash. Thankful for past patronage and solicits a continuance of the same. My Wood Shop is joining Loves Livery Stable, in Fairfield. Jary 11, 1857 n24 tf -------------------------------------------- SPEED THE PLOW! Noah Warlick's IMPROVED PLOW PATENTED APRIL 3, 1855 [long ad] A. C. LOVE, Agent July 11, 1857, n24 (tf) -------------------------------------------- DR. N. P. RICHARDSON Fairfield, Freestone County, Texas RESPECTFULLY tenders his professional services to the citizens of Fairfield and vicinity. OFFICE - North of Public Square, the office formerly occupied by Gregg & Simmons. January 20, 1857 1y [==============================================] [Page 7 - Column 4 ] [**********************************************] [Page 8] [==============================================] [Page 8 - Column 1 ] JOINT RESOLUTIONS RECOMMENDING GENERAL SAM HOUSTON FOR THE PRESIDENCY [... long resolution] [==============================================] [Page 8 - Column 2 ] The Indian Reservations During a recent visit to the Lower Brazos Reservation, we had an opportunity of witnessing the workings of the policy adopted by the Government, of colonizing the Texas Indians. The policy is succeeding beyond our most sanguine hopes. In the Lower Reserve there are bands of some eight or ten tribes, among other the Wacoes, Cadoes, Tonkaways, Tiwakanys, Keechies, Anadarcoes, Ionies, &c. They are settled in villages, have built comfortable huts and wigwams, and are cultivating corn and wheat. We saw the farms of the Caddoes and Wacoes. They have made a good crop of wheat - say 15 bushels ???? - and their corn crop looks very ???? - more so than the average of corn ??? in this county. The season has ?erably favorable, and without some untoward casuality they will have an abundant field. -- The Indians in this Lower Reserve are rapidly acquiring a knowledge of the arts of agriculture, and are now resigned to it. It is confidently believen that in the course of a few years they will not only produce enough for home consumption, but a surplus for the market. They are destined soon to give up their nomadic propensities and savage habits, and become to some extent civilized and christianized. The Caddoes have already made considerable progress in that direction, and altho' some of the other tribes are yet scarcely a remove from the most savage state, their constantly increasing intercourse with the "pale faces," aided by the humane policy adopted by the Government, will have its gradual, but certain effect, in colonizing and humanizing them. -- [Dallas Herald [-------------------------------------------------] JOHN S. DYE, IS THE AUTH???? [ad for Counterfeit prevention] [-------------------------------------------------] CORN MILLS FOR SALE TWO Improved patent Corn Mills for Sale on accommodating terms -- pay taken in arrangements, or anything to suit the purchaser. COLLETT & SMITH [==============================================] [Page 8 - Column 3 ] ANTIPHLOGISTIC SALT [... long ad] [==============================================] [Page 8 - Column 4 ] [... long ad continued] [-------------------------------------------------] THE TEXAS PIONEER A Weekly Newspaper Published in Fairfield, Texas At the ???? ??????????????????????????????? ???????????? Advertisements: ??????????????????????????? one doller per ???? of ?????? the first inserted and fifty cents for each subsequent insertion. A liberal ???? on the above rates to thus who advertise by the year. Administrator's Notions, five dollars. Notices for Final Settlement, four dollars. For announcing Candidates -- for Beat offices, $3, for County offices, $5, for State and District offices, $10. Obituary notices, making over one ????, charged at the rates of advertising. Communications, of a personal nature charged double rate of advertising. Mareiage ]sic, marriage] notices and deaths inserted free of charge. Subscribers are aware, or should be, that a paper is not discontinued, except at the option of the publisher, until all arrearages are paid. LAW OF NEWSPAPERS 1. Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary, are considered as wishing to continue their subscriptions. 2. If subscribers order the discontinuance of their papers, publishers may continue to send them until all arrerages are paid. 3. If subscriber neglect or refuse to take their papers from the post-office to which they are sent, they are held responsible until they pay up. 4. If subscribers remove to other places without informing the publisher, and the name is sent to the for??? ???irection, they are held responsible. 5. The courts have decided that refusing ??? take a periodical or paper from the office, or removing and leaving it uncalled for, ??? prima facie evidence of fraud. [-------------------------------------------------] LOST! - The Headright Certificate for one league and one labor of Anderson Buffington, issued by the Board of Land Commissioners, of Milam County. If not heard from within the time prescribed by law, application will be made to the proper authority for a Duplicate. Fairfield, April 10th, 1857 n16-3m JAS C. WALKER [-------------------------------------------------] NOTICE -- The undersigned respectfully inform their old patrons and friends that they have adopted the CASH SYSTEM, and for the future will require the money on the delivery of the work, or their notes, bearing 10 per cent interest. Those indebted to the Firm will please call and settle, either by money or note. Jan. 12, 1857 (n??tf) DAVIS & PAXTON [**********************************************]