Record of Cattle Brands Begins

January 27th, City Council passed tree ordinance stating “the cutting of full living trees growing along public avenues within two miles of the courthouse” banned. In February, contract let for third courthouse built, Courthouse Square; (Block 25).  Charles Payne of Travis County was the architect and Benton and Bledsoe of Guadalupe County were the contractors. On August 27th, City Council voted to keep a Book of Records of mark and brand of every animal brought to market and the name from whom purchased. In May, City Council leased a lot to D.C. and Mary More for the building of a brickyard. On July 4th, the Masonic Lodge laid the cornerstone for the new courthouse with “suitable records” enclosed. It would be be completed until after the Civil War. Texas suffered a severe drought, freeze, and grasshopper plague.