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THE ATLANTA SUN DAILY AND WKLKLY. THE SDN PUBLISHING CO. Hon.A.H. STEPHENS POLITICAL EDITOR. THE WEEKLY SUN. mutandis, to the o >k and mur anai f district conn t the Un led Sint*-i I >r >he northern d - riot of \h^ liatn.-.. VOL 3,NG.49| ^7^ ATLANTA, GA„ TUESDAY, APRIL -3+r 1873. w n o l *- n o HUHBI aOUy NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE. Legitimate and substantial enter prise in any line of business is to be applaud- d on all occasions. We are always glad to witness success in all laudable undertakings; but, when success is attempted by pulling down others, by underrating the merits of rivals, and by asneciee of humbug ging to overestimate one’s self by a system of self-adulation, it becomes distasteful and disgusting to a proper and wholesome sense of propriety. In the field of journalism there is full scope for spirited enterprise. It presents the best opjiertunities for the display of energy and pluck. It produces a rivalry in journalistic competition that should never be maue subservient to bitter enmity and the exhibition of evil propensity It must always be conducted in a tone and spirit of professional cour tesy that should characterize gentle men, and compatible with the high moral rectitude that ought always to govern the press as the great medi um of popular education. The wntei of this article has been connected with journalism nearly a quarter of a century, having filled every position in a priming office, from that of “devil” up to the edito rial tripod; and in all that time he has never had but a single object in view as to journalisticethics, and that has been honorable, generous and courteous competition with his breth ren of the press. He has always en tertained a feeling of brotherhood toward all members of the craft. These reflections are called forth by an editorial article in our neighbor of the Constitution of yesterday, the tone and spirit of which are on the right line. We extract from that article the points which we desire to call special attention to as expressive of the views presented in The Sun just a week. ago. Referring to the ponderous, tinwieluy sheet which our neighbor published two weeks ago, the editor says: “While the eieat. body of our Geor gia press has lavished the highest en comiums upon The Constitution fo- its enterprise in the publication of a quadruple sheet filled with new ad vertisements, a few have ventured to suggest, though, with one exception, in a very fair and kindly spirit, that such enterprise, at heavily increased cost, will certainly injure the news paper business and inflict great loss upon the publishers. The criticism, as a general ru'e, is not far wrong. Commencing on Monday morning MINISTER W. L. SCRUGGS. Mr. Scruggs, who was recently ap pointed by the President of the United States Minister to the Re public of Colombia, we uuderstand, leaves Atlanta, via Washington and New York, for his post of duty about the middle of May, hoping to be at Aspinwall by the first of June at farthest From thence his route will be by French lins of steamers to Car thage ni a, and from thence by river steamers to Honda, and from thence by land transportation to Bogota, the Federal Capital of the United States of Colombia. The Government to which Mr. Scruggs is accredited is a Federal Republic after the pattern of our own. Previous to 1860 it was km wn as the Republic of New Grenada. In the revolution which then prevailed, the Liberal party triumphed, and a new Constitution wat adopted very simi lar, in most respects, to that of the United States. The present Presi dent is Dr. Murillo; the late Secre tary of State was Senor Zapato. There are nine States composing the Republic, of which Panama is tne most Northern, and through which runs the Panama Railway and the proposed Inter-Oceanic Canal. Each of these States nave a Governor and local Republican government. Our relations with that country aie said to be of the most friendly char acter. Mr. Scruggs is a gentleman of fine intelligence, and his appointment is a tit testimonial of his ability. While we have widely differed with him, po litically, we cheerfully attest his gen tlemanly deportment and bearing as a citizen and as a journalist. As we have fought him vigorously in the arena of politics in the past, we as ardently desire his success in his new field of labor, and he will carry with him our kindest wishes for his health aud a pleasant sojourn in the sunny land of a neighboring Republic. WHRRR THE MONET GO EM. It is s‘ated in New York that 21,300 per»ons are entered on the books of steamships for a visit to Europe this summer. At alow esti mate ea:h will take one thousand dollars in gold for experses, making trie aggregate a fraction over twenty- one and half million dollars. This, wita oar importations of silk, satins and finery, heavier than ever before, will account in seme measure for the scarcity of money. 1ST The Constitueion says its chief editor “is often forced to go out on the streets and hunt up a news boy to purchase a copy of the paper, such is the demand for them at the counter.” If the pressman in that office will count his paper correctly it would save all that waste of time, more valuable than a few sheets of paper. This sort of carelessness is certainly very unpardonable. To till forty-five positions as as first-class clerks in the Depart ments at Washington there are only four hundred ayd fifty applicants, all of whom obtained certificates of com petency. Many worthy, but few will be chosen. K»h.HAL. (MU IT It Ml. and beat in sistently 86 up advertisements per- 1 Saturday night, in order to make a show of great business in Sunday’s paper, may fool the public for a time, but is soon found out. Business men become disgusted by persistent boring for advertisements, and the regular advertising patronage is disarranged and demoralized by it. But the press should bear iu mind what we stated at the very outset, that we simply intended to show what we could do, if we made the effort; and we made it, simply because so much fuss has been made about im mense Sunday sheets. We have no desire to humbug anybody. But discrimination should be made in this as all other matters. * ****** * * “The Constitution never en larges save wheu it coutains an amount ut new advertisements prov ing the necessity for enlargement. The application of this simple rule will readily expose any effort to hum bug the public by the publication ol a sheet whose increased dimensions are utterly uncalled for.” We are glad to see that the Consti tution takes so sensible a view of a system of newspaper expansion that can neither advance the interests of journalism nor those of the business affairs of our city. The first clause of the last paragraph quoted, presents the right theory of newspaper success in a nutshell, aud we shall be pleased to see our neighbor progress on that line, whieh all experienced, substan tial newspaper men can appreciate and understand, and which will stand the test of time, and always be ap preciated by a sensible and discrimi nating public. This much we have said in the kindest spirit, looking at the matter entirely in the interest of journalism generally. |y So far this year, notwith standing the efforts being made in Europe to restrict emigration, the number of foreigners arrived in this country exceed by twenty per cent, that of any former year. For the Sud. The Orphan. Tlie orphan child always awakens a deep sympathy and sadness in my heart. To be bereft ot one oi onr parents is a grea loss; but, obi to be deprived oi o:h father and mother is one of the severest trials that can befall us. Even iu maturer years, when we think and act for ourselves, it is a great griei to lose a dt ar father or a gentle mother. We miss heir kind advice, their smiles of approv- 1. Who will cling to us in the hour of sorrow, affliction, or even disgrace like s mother ? Who so happy as she at our success, though she be un invalid con fined to her room; yet to know that she is present with us makes borne all the more happy. In tne woids of the dear old song — Wbu 1* Some without a mother f What are all the joys we meet, THE GREAT DUPREE WILL CASE. This important case, -involving a very large amount of pfriperty, was tried at Lexington, this week, in the Superior Court of Oglethorpe county, and a verdict was found on the 25th setting up the will, The issue was whether the will, claimed by the heirs at law to be re yoked, by a subsequent marriage of the testator, was saved by the proper republication. It was contended by the caveators that the testator left the room before the witnesses to this last paper had finished signing. We are informed by a gentleman present, now in our city, that the contest was long and obstinate, and to the last it was doubtful who would win. The display of professional skill and ability was striking. The speeches of Col. C. Peeples. Hon. B. H. Hill and Gen. Robert Toombs, our informant thinks, will never be forgotten by the crowd assembled. It should be especially gratifying to the numerous friends of Hon. A. H. Stephens to know that, in spite of his physical infirmities, aggravated, at the time, by illness, threatening to be serious, he made in argument ot great force aud eloquence, and of more than two hours in length. The audience who could hardly believe that they would hear him again, were fascinated by the weird en chanter, and listened, spell-bound, with delight increasing to the end. He was on the winning side, and there was from all, young and old a spontaneous outburst of enthusiasm over his power and triumph. His effort was medicinal to him self, our informant states, aud we are glad to say that the threatened at tack passed away, When her loving intilea no longer Greet the coming of onr feet T We miu her kind, her loving smile ; Her fond end earnest cere. Whst is home without e motbsr f Whet la home without her there V jy Persons sending communica tions for publication in The Sun should send us their names, or else they will receive no attention. Names are not desired for publication, bnt as a guarantee against imposition. Cor respondents will also bear in mind that “ brevity is the bouI of wit,” as well as economy of space in a news- paper. jy The Baltimore Gazette speaks of “onr shitty Indian policy.” If that sort of policy cannot be shifted; we don’., see how we are to keep up with the spirit or the age. As I was walking along Bread street a few days ago, I met a dear little bov, ten or a eleven years old. He was once a pupil of mine, and we loved each other much. Accosting him, I asked: “ Why are you not at school this pret ty day ?” “ My mother has just died, and I could not go to school to-day. Will you not go into the house and see her ?” I consented, went in and asked to be allowed to render any assistance I could ; but thoughtful hands and loving hearts had done all that wis necessary. The poor little boy was very sad in deed. I tried to comfort him by remind iug him that although his mother oould never again come to him, he could go to her, if he would only be a good boy. The child sobbed bitterly as he took his last look at the inanimate form of her who had been to him the truest of mothers. “ Older heart* may i*ve taeir sorrow*, Joy* that quickly de away; But a motuer lost in childhood Or,eves th- Heart from day to day " I thought, as I looked at him, that his troubles had but just beg.iu. He bad neither father, mother, brother nor Bis ter, but he bad kind relations. But be they ever so kind, they cannot be unto him what sne was. A dark cloud has arisen over his young life; but if he will tiust to God, He will not let that cioad be so dark, but that th.; sun will shine tumugh it. He has promised to be a Father to the fatherless. Be kind to the orphans; oh, speak gently to them. None but those who have lost their parents can realize what a great sorrow it is. They can endure coldness, distrust, harsh words from the world, if they only have a father or mother to whom they cxn turn in the hour of distress, because they feel they have their love. But, to be alone, as i were, it is hard to bear up under unkind- ueas. Endeavor to cbeer the orphan’s heart— for the grief they bear is almost insup portable. God love ard thro<v around tneui tne arms of Thy providential care! —A hanging takes place in ElOwrton on next Friday. — A cumpauy of m<.nuteii infantry is being organized in Warreu c. aot>. — Warren county ha- i-i treasury at vhv prevent time $4,382 42. and no debts. —Among the 1st at fr> aka of nature in Colouibue is a tailless kitieu, which has appeared among a litter of others with tails. — It is reported upon pretty g od au thority that the Sav 'iiuali Journal, Rad ical pupev, published by Robinson, has suspended. — Nsar’y all the KuKluX pnsoneis sent to the Albany Peuit-ntiary for par ticipation in raids, or who were con vie ted on charges of belonging to the KnKlux order, have been p irdoued. —The residence ol Mr. A. H. Bohanan, in the 3rd Diatr.et, Cowet», was burnea. The tire originated in the cook-room from a stove chimney. The extent of Mr. BoUauan’s luce is rot known. — The Spanish bar* Alamo, Tebelman master, was cleared for Reval Thursday from .Savannah by Mr. 8. Fatman, with 2.089 bait* upland cotton, weishing 975,521 pounds, and valued at $183,137. —Thursday night, of last week, the residence, kitchen and smoke house of Hon. Anselm Leigh, in the 4th District, Coweta, were burned. The fire orig’- nated in the kitchen. Tne loss will reach $3,500. — Two negro uouses, with entire con tents, On the plantation of Capt. S. G. Pi ttus, three miles from Washicgion, qjre burned on last Tuesday about four oclock iu the afternoon. Fire was ac cidental. — Capt. M. A. Knight committed •suicide ou the 25th ult, in Bonnam, Texas. Capt. Kuight was formerly a resident of Elbert county, Ga., from where he removed to Texas, shortly after the close of the war. — The German bark Anna, Pobst master, was cleared Thursday from Sa vannah for the above port by Kuoop, Hauemanu k Co., with 2,552 bales up land cotton, weighing 1,197,127 pounds, and valued at $225,000. —The Baptist Convention of the State of Georgia assembled in the Baptist Church iu Rome on Wednesday. The delegates embrace many talented aud distinguished divines, besides a numoer of lay delegates from all sections of the State. —A sail boat belonging to Monahan, Parry k Co., upBet in the Savannah river near the barge office, and two men who were in her came very near being drowned, but managed through assis tance to reach shore, but were rather damp. —Au axle of one of the cars of the down freight train on the Georgia Rail road immediately preceding the down night passenger train broke in two one mile above Berzelia* Thursday morning, causing the car to let down on the track, and a consequent obstruction to the passenger train. — From present indications more than an average crop of wheat will be real ized in Catoosa and the adjacent ooor tics. The very severe and repeated frosts of the winter, gave rise to the gen eral expression of opinion that the crop would be cut short; to the great relief of all, however, tne stand is very fair, and the area sown is more than naual. — On lut Fi’day morning two young | bloods, D‘Vid Russell and M. Myereou, | Dirt at the A. k G. R R depot in Qait- ] man and had an altercation, which grew so spirited that the former *• went for” tne latter with a chair—which weapon *m rendered ineffective by the party of tne eeooud part g- ttmg out ot the wav. No. content to let the object of his wrath “depart in peace,” at this stage of the scene Russell uiew his pistol aud fired at Myersou—the ball just grazing hie neck, but doing no injury. — Fnd-y evening, about sunset, laborers on the farm of Mr. Woi Bullard, in the Cedar Creek district, Coweta county, saw a mule running rapidly across the field in which thev were at work, uragg ng a man caught in the harness. As soon m possible they sur rounded and stopped the frightened an imal. disentangled the nnlo-tunate be ing who proved to t»-> Mr. 8. M. Go.hI- win who had been plowing in an adjoin ing field owned by Mr. Varner. Mr. Goodwin was dead and much mutilated. —In the United States Court, in Charles ton, on Wednesday, in the matter of James P. Low and the Blue Ridge Rail road Company, against the Atlanta and Richmond Air Line Railroad Company, officers, agents and servants, it was or dered that au injauction issue to restrain the d fondants from doing work upon any portiou of the line of the said At lanta aud RicUmoud Air Line Railroad, which is upon or within the right of way of the said Blue Ridge Railroad in South Carolina; aud it is lurther ordered, that the defendants have leave to move for a dissolution of this injunction upon giv- ng five days’ notice thereof, and still further ordered, that a oopy of th’s order be served od Colonel J. A. Herdusett, the chief engineer in charge, at Green- villa, 8. C. HEWS UtiiCANINUS. Lillian Lo ’hajlsi. Sosth Csraits* items. —The crops in Fairfield County are re ported to be in good growing condition. — Professor Beth Green is to stock the Broad, Saluda and Congaree Rivers iu this State with young shad. —Two Northern publshing Houses have presented a number of books to the board of trade libiary of Colombia. —The lease by the trustees of the South Carotins University to the regents of th- Bute Normal School of tbe chapel and wings of the university .for the uses of tne normal school, was executed on Tuesday lost. It secures thin building for ninety-nine ywn to tbe normal ch *o! at a nominal rental. —Abram Brown, a highly colored citi- zen, was before Magistrate Russel), of Savannah, tor undertaking tne tragic role of Cain, and shooting with a pistol at a friend and brother three, several times. No casualties, Abe being a la mentably poor marksman. A dark-eyed and dark-compleoted Helen was the cause ot this uninteresting pistol prac tising. — The ohange of officers which bas recently taken place on the Cherokee Railroad, together with the assurance which they have of its euly completion to this point broad-gauge, bas inspired cur people with new hope, and they hare gone to work with that will, zest and de termination which the thohght and be lief that success will crown their labors, can alone beget. — We learn that at tbe annual meet ing of the stockholders of the Cherokee Railroad, ou laat T a am Jay, that almost tne whole stock of the company was rep resented, for the first time in several years, at least, since ’he road troubles hegan. An assessment of twenty per eut. was levied upon the stock of tne company, for the purpose of completing the road bro&d-guage to this point, at the earliest possible day. —Saturday evening last as the Macon train approached Cutbert, a negro was seen lying on the track, when the signal was given, whion aroused the sleeper, who, in his confusion, upon rising, started directly toward the train. He was knocked down and several wheels passed over one of his feet, which ren dered amputation necessary. It is be li- ved the unfortunate negro went to sleep while under the influence of liquor. —A rumor that two citizens of War reu county were to fight a duel on Sun day last, created considerable excite ment in Warrenton on that day. We understand there was good foundation for the rumor as to the duel, but a mis take as to the time, and that the chal lenge was given and promptly accepted. As immediate friends of the parties con cerned have failed to secure an amicable adjustment we suppose the “ field” will be resorted to in a few days. — Tn an effort to prevent tbe collision of “ Gazelle” steamer and Hook and Ladder truck, near the corner of Broad and McIntosh streets, Augusta, Mr. Newton Heggie had one rib and his noee broken, and was suffering considerable from his injuries yesterday. Mr. Harper B. Oampoeli was also run over by the noee carriage oi Vigilant, No. 3, the tongue of which was broken, and re ceived painful injuries, one of his arms being hurt, and his body considerably bruised. — The Sultau is reported seriously ill. — Twenty thousand coal miners in Leioessbire, England, have struck. —There is a fine prospect of au abund ant fruit crop on the Mississippi coast. — The trial of the Tichborne claimant on the charge of perjury, is in progress. A dispatch states that Ben Butler will certainly be the next Governor of Massa- ohusetta. — It is proposed to have in New Yoik grand international billiard tourna ment, at the three ball carom, open to the world. -The farmers on the border of Hinds county, MiS8i8ippi, adjacent to Big Black, complaiu of the ioes of fat cattle that have been borrowed in a felonious man ner. — The shareholders of the Atlantic Caole Company, at an unofficial meet ing, adopted a resolution favoring a con solidation of companies and an amalga mation of their interests. — A mass meeting of Democrats to pro test against the refusal of the British Government to reoognize the Bpanish Republio, is to be held in Trafalgar Square, London, on the 5th of May. — The motion on demurrer in the Stokes case came up Thursday in tbe Supreme Court of New York, and was argued at length. The decision of the court is not expected before tbe 16th of May. — A London dispatch states that tbe body of Earl De La Wan vu round Thursday morning in the river Car in. His soioide was the revolt of mental de pression, caused by the death of a lady triend. —An act loaning the Ghickasaw School Fund, which amounts to about $1,200,- 000, to the Mississippi valley and Ship Island railroad was passed by the Mis sissippi Legislature before ita adjourn ment. l*rtk C»r*ll*a Item*. — Tie Raleigh New* learns that thee* will be no Agricultural Fair atGoldabai* this ye*r. — Tbe firt-f in the woods in Colombo* county arc si id to have destroyed about one-third *.f the turpentine ti xes in that county, oeaides doing a great deal of other damage. — Col. Wiliam R. Myers, ot Charlotte has declined the appointment as Honora ry Commiaaiune. to the Vienna Exposi tion recently tendered mm by Gov. Caldweh. Col. Thomas H. Brem, of Iks same place, bas l>eeu appointed to fill ins vacancy. — One of the most important cases to tie tried before ttie Roncombe court ia that of the State rud N. W. Wooafiu vs. rtiMiuH D. Carter, au indictment for Ida- . The indictment ia founded upon -truth publications made by Carter a* »i-at Wood fin, in relation to his com- • MuiKig with Litilefi. id, Swepaon It Co. — The Rdrigh Sentiuel save: Col. .V. H. H trcisoD, ot this city, lias iu his pos ses ion a piece of furniture, ns d proba bly as a dressing tab'e, one the propeity ol G- V. Tryou. “tbe laat ut tbe Royal Goveri.urs of North Carolina," »ud which w.is itonhtli rs one ot the principal oraa- ineuLs of Ills mi'ii.-o ;«l N -viberu. Virginia Item*. —Mr. Landon J. Haffmau, au old and prominent eit.zeu of Fredericksburg^ Va., died in that place ou Sunday. — M*. John Turpin, o : Richmond* whoreceutly 1> ft the protean.o. of hw to euter th.* lau.istiy, will sh >nlv be or dained v* Gr.u-e Street Baptist Church, Richmond, Va —Mr. J. B. Tinsley, Jr., the former caief clerk at the Greeubrter White Sul phur Springs, tuk u charge of th* Alleghany Springs for the ensuing sea son. A Jersey Mining Company has been chartered in Virginia, with its office i* Richmond, for the purpose of minings smelting, manufacturing aud selling iron aud other metals. The company will operate ia Rockbridge county, in that State. —Commodore James M. Watson, wbo died in San Francisco last Friday, was born in Virginia. He entered the navy in 1823, and had the reputation of being one oi the best officers in the naval ser vice. At the time of his death he wan light house inspector lor California and Oregon, aud resided at Vallejo, Cal. —Daring tbe past twelve months $1,000,000 worth ot building improve ments have been put upon lots iu Rich mond, and the prospect for this year is even better than it whs at any time last year. Bricklayers and other mcelianias are iu great demaud, aud to some extent building operations are retard d in oon- sequence of tno insufficient number ob tainable. —The Baptists of this State last yea* resolved to raise $300,000 to endow Rich mond College, and so vigorously hav* they carried out their determination, th* gentlemen having charge of the enter prise will be able to report at the semi centennial celebration, to tuke place in May, that the amount lias been secured. The First Church iu Richmond gavn $25,000, the Second $12,000, and thn Tnird $11,000, and there are others yet to make their *ubaerii>tions. TtnaiHii Item*. —Springfield, says the Record, needi one hundred tenements to accommodate thoae who desire rented nooses. —Tue Lebanon post office was bur glarized and robbed of thirty dollars in stamps and money on Friday night —Tbe Memphis Appeal of tbe 23d says: “Two oar loads of narrow-gang* iron were sent out yesterday from Major Wicks’ rolling mills in Chelsea to th* federal cemetery. Track laying from this point to Raleigh will be finished by tbe fourth proximo. Tbe little looom#- tive will be on duty by Sunday or Mon day. Alabama* It.in*. — Two prominent Radical politicians are having a fuss in the courts of Mont gomery. P. G. Clarke, of Perry, had ;r. H. Knox, County Solicitor of Mont gomery, arrested on the charge of pub ishing a libel, which consisted in the statement that Clarke haa oeen au inmate of the penitentiary in Calitornia. The case was brought before Justice Coleman who bound Knox over to next term of the city court in tbe sum of $1,000. — On the petition of J. F. Dreiser, deputy clerk, etc., Judge Woods of the United States Circuit Coart, Mobile, has ordered that the clerk of the District Court of the United States for the mid dle district of Alabama, and his deputy, be and they are hereby required to trans mit to this oourt, without unreasonable delay, all the original papers in all civil causes pending in said district court, and aoomplete transcript of all the doox- ets, minutes, orders, judgments and decrees, in such causes as the same ap pear on reoord in aud district court. And it is farther ordered, adjudged and decreed that the reasonable costs of making tbe said oomplete transcript of the dockets, minutes, orders, jodgme-ts and decrees in each particular cause shall be paid to the olerk by the party apply ing for the transmission of the seme or for tbe said complete transcript, and that said party shall also pay ’he reasonable oust of tbe transcript in his particular cause, which transmission shall be made by |and through the Marshal of the Uui'ed States for the said district, to whom such payment for transmission snail be made; and as to the oosts in such causes which have accrued prior to the 3d day of March, 1873, it is furthermore ordered, adjudged and decreed that the same shall be paid by each party his own costs, to the said clerk before any other proceeding shall be had in the same, and that if either pazty refuses to pay his oosts, the other party to said cause may t 'ay the same, and the eause shall pro ceed, and the other party shall rec jver the said oosts so paid, provided the re covery or judgment or decree shall pass for him, except where the judgment or decree is of nib a nature that the pre vailing party is not entitled to costs. And it is farther ordered, adjudged sud decreed that the above order apply, The Mexican C**fr*M. The Congress of Mexico assembled te the City of Mexioo on the 1st of April* instant, at 7i p. m. "The Two Re publics,” one of our exchanges from that city, states that it was an oocasiom of some pageantry; in front of the build ing was paraded a body of troops, with the national standard and a band of music. The President arrived shortly afterward, accompanied by the member* of the cabinet and numerous other civil functionaries, aud high ranking officers of the army. Says the paper quoted from: The galleries were crowded with prom- inert citizens and tashionable ladies. In a place set apart in the lobby, in the im mediate front of the President of Con gress, were the diplomatic corps, who were received with due honors by Sr. IX Juan de D. Arias, Oficial Mayor of tb* Ministerio of Relaciones; and in other localities set apart for tbe purpose, were the Ayuutamiento of the city, the oQr ciales Mayores of the several Ministe- rios and distinguished officers of th* army. The President, in a clear and concise manner delivered briefly but fully an ao- count of the situation of the oountry, and of the labors of the different depart meats of the government, daring the Congressional vacation. Sr. D. Gome* del Palaoio, the President of Congress briefly answered in terse and comprehen sive terms, treating upon the points re ferred to by the President of the Repub lic. When the Chief Magistrate retired and shortly afterwards Congress ad journed. _ Tax** Items. Advices from San Antonio report young grasshoppers by the pillion i* that vicinity. —Another squad of Mexican boy* have been captured from tbe Indians o* tbe frontier. — Gold has been discovered at th* head waters of the Brazos liver, and * company is already formed to oommeno* mining operations. — Denison is to have a $15,000 educa tional institute. — Regular trains on the Texas Central Road are running to Denison. — The Texas State Fair has offered $500 for the best steam plow. — Ft Worth claims a junction of four railroads at that point