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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14
To THE DEMOCRACY OF TEXAS.

= Democratic State Convention that as
sembled in Austin last January, after the
adoption of its platform, passed the follow
ing resolution:
"ResoIUed, That the Central Executive
Committee be, and they are hereby in
Sfrueted 10 take Immediate steps to raise, by
joint stock or otherwise, fund, and at the
earliest possible time establish a central
organ to be under the control ofa committee
of three 10 be selected by the Central Com
mittee. Which resolution was adopted"
A meeting of the State Executive CON-
mittee was held in the city of Austin subse-
quent TO the adjournment of the Convention,
at which meeting the State Executive Com
mittee passed a resolution directing the four
resident members of the Central Executive
Committee in Austin and the Chairman to
carry out the resolution of the Convention
by the establishment of Central Demo-
cratic Paper.
In accordance with the resolution of the
Convention and of the Executive Committee
large, the undersigned report that they
have entered into arrangements with the
" Statesman Publishing Company" to publish
a Democratic newspaper 10 Austin to be
styled the DEMocRGTIo STATESMAN, which
paper will be sound in its support of Demo-
cratic Doctrine. Under the management Of
editors, counseling with a competent COM
mittee, the undersigned trust that the paper
will, in all respects, meet with the approba-
ton and support Of the Democracy ofTexas.
We earnestly solicit, for the interests Of
ths party, that every member of the Demo-
cratic Executive Committee, and Democrats
at large, use their influence to extend the
circulation of the paper. ts
ia l5L A. s. WALKER,
Chairman Democratic State ET. Com.
s. G. SNEEp, /
N. H. Bowers,
Austin, Texas, July 20, 1871. ..H
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14
Fraud ON its Face.

"T," correspondent of the Colora-
do Citizen, says:
Our quondsm registrar, Rev. L. Green, has
seen fit to resign on the eve of the commence
ment of registration it is believed by many
with view to throwing every possible obsta-
Gle in the way of registration of citizens
and holding an election in this county.
The citizens have petitioned the Governor
to appoint another registrar, but it would not
surprise US at all if he does not acceed to our
request in time.
Complaints of this character have
been received from many sections ol
the State. In number of counties
no registrars have ever been appointed
Registration commences on next Tues
day, and it is now too late to fill va
cancies.
Can it be possible that our State
authorities have heen designedly guilty
of this shameful neglect to carry out
the law? With daily and hourly pro
fessions from the Governor of deter
mination to give the people "fair anC
impartial election, can it be that un
blushing, infamous treachery is TO b'
the only rule of action? We believe
this failure to appoint registrars br
an outrageous fraud, designed to chea
the honest masses out of their votes
and we ask some of our friends to ex
anime into the record of appointments S
on file, we presume, in the Office o
the Secretary of State.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

ave learn that our friend, Joe Walker,
lately advised one of our speakers who had
formerly served in the Confederate army, but,
like Lonstreet and many another noble son
of the South, saw his errors and became an
earnest and effective Republican, to abandon
the campaign, and promised him that in
that event the Democracy would condone
his past political offenses and receive him
into the fold like a forgiven p:o6igal. But
the Republican informed Joey, the child like
and bland, that neither he nor the country
had any use for the spurious Democracy; that
they had their little turn of rule and power
up to 1865, and never would they, with his
consent, repeat the dire Journal.
Mr.. Trigg, appointee of Gov Davis
as District Attorney of this Judicial
District, expresses his regretand morti-
fcation at the publication of the above,
and proffers his written certificate that
no offer was made him of position,
Office or emolument, in the event he
would act with the Democratic party.
Mr. Walker has no disposition to
repeat the remarks of Mr.. Trigg touch
ing the measures advocated by the
Radical party, for the reason that the
conversation was between themselves,
and expressly stated to be of private
character
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14
Remember,

That registration commences on the
18th of September. Every male per-
son over twenty-one years of age, who
is a citizen of the United States, or
who has declared his intention to be-
come a cih N thereof, and who has re.
sided in the state one year, and in the
county sixty days, is entitled to regis
ter, except persons of unsOund mind,
etc. All persons holding certificates
of registration from one county, who
desire to be transferred as voters to
another county, should present their
certificates during registration, as they
are subject to revision by the board
of revision and appeals.
Register and vote Your liberties
are at stake.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14
sos Reward.

The paper containing the circular of
John Hancock to the voters as can
didate for Congress, against P. Fl.
Bell in 1855, was furnished to the
State Journal on the 9th inst, by a
Democrat, and the above reward
claimed, notice of which had been
kept standing in that paper for many
issues. The Democrat proposed to
forego the reward, provided the State
Journal would publish said circular
one time in its daily and one timein the
weekly. The paper was received, no
money paid. The publication was made
once in the daily-but it does not ap-
pear in the following weekly-thus
clearly avoiding their implied contract
to publish as required, instead of pay
ing the reward.
Gentlemen of the Journal, that will
not do. You are bound to publish
said circular in your weekly or falsify
your word, and then not relieve your
selves from the payment of the money.
Fools that you were and are, to publish
document that cuts your own throats!
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14
The Weekly Statesman.

The DEMOCRATIC STATESMAN has three
times as many subscribers in the coun-
ties of Williamson, Burnet, Blanco,
Lampasas, San Saba, Llano, Mason,
Uvalde, Parker, Tarrant, Bell, John
son, Hays, Cal6 we'll. Milan, Comal
and Bexar, as any other papen pub
lished in Austin. Many of these cocu-
ties trade exclusively with the city OF
Austin, and hence advertisers should
look to their own interests by adver-
tising in our columns.
In one of the above counties, there
are only three Radicals in the whole
county, two white men and one negro,
each of whom is a subscriber to the
STATESMAN.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

The Democracy are sending out in the
various counties catechists, who visit every
voter, register his name in book, and make
inquiry as to his politics. We urge upon all
citizens thus visited to make record of the
names of the parties engaged in this inquisr
itorial search, and send said names to US
Journal.
We urge upon all citizens engaged
in this good work to continue the same,
so long as they may please. The for
eign adventurers now in power are
using all possible means, threats and
intimidation, TO deprive you of your
rights as freeman.
You have a perfect right to record
the political preferences of every voter
in the country, if he chooses to make
them known, and no power on Garth
not even the despot Davis-can take it
from you.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

We extract from a private letter,
dated LaGrange, Fayette county,
September 3:
"Politics are running high. Hancock
stock increasing! am satisfied that
the Judge will carry this county by
500 majority. Nearly every American
will go for him; also, all the Bohemi
aus-to a man and a majority of the
Germans. l have never known as much
interest maifested on the issues. The
county is stirred from center TO circum
ference"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

A gentleman who accompanied
Judge Hancock on his late tour through
the west, informs us that, from all he
could gather from free and familiar
intercourse with majority of the peo-
pie, it is fair to assert that Degener
will not carry a single county in the
District. Davis and his followers are
execrated and despised in every locality.
Had Degener not endorsed the State
administration, he might have stood
some chance; but this is load greater
than his narrow shoulders can bear.
Political excitement is SO great that
many. Democrats living in the neigh
borhood of La Sale express the
determination to ride one hundred miles,
in order to register and vote.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14
Letter from the Governor.

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 5, 1871.
GENTLEMEN-I have the honor to
acknowledge receipt, from Maj. NJ.
G. McLemore, while at Waco a few
days since, of your communication of
August, 1871, with proceedings of a
meeting at Galveston on the 18th
August, respecting my circular of
August 9, establishing regulations to
prevent disturbance and intimidation
at the approaching registry and cleo
ton.
In answer to the request contain
ed in the resolutions, and in your
communication, that 1 should "with-
draw" said circular, I will only say
that 1 cannot, after careful consider.
alton of the constitutional objections
to the circular presented by your
meeting, coincide with the views ex-
pressed, or see that the constitution.
al enactments referred to, have any
Just application to this case.
The right of some people to assem-.
BILE together, etc., ETC., must be held
subordinate to that of others to ex-
ercise the privilege of franchise
peaceably and without hindrance OF
intimidation.
Further, 1 do not coincide with
you in your apprehensiOns of the
''impOssibility of executing" the pro
visions of the circular. ! think those
provisions will be enforced. Hav.
ing these views, l of course fine
myself compelled to refuse your re.
quest, but beg leave to say that thi,
is with the greatest respect for YOU
opinions and wishes.
Your Obedient servant,
Ed. J.DAvIs, Governor.
Messrs. A. N. Hobby, N. @. McLemore, L. G
Cleveland, B. G. Franklin and others. Car
Of Msj. NJ. G. McLemore, Galveston, Texas
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14
Reasons why Degener Should
not be Voted for.
l. He is good for nothing.

l. He is good for nothing.
2. He is ali infnltesimalIy small
quantity--less than zero.
8. He don't know on which side of
any question to vote (see Journal of
Congress-
4. He is an atheist-don't believe
in a Supreme Being.
5. He is an advocate of freelovism
and woman's suffrage.
6. He supplied the Confederacy
with powder and lead.
7. He stole cotton from the Confed
eracy.
8. He don't "stand square on the
goose" in support of the State admin
istration.
9. He, in conjunction with six 9th
ers, drew up constitution for the i'm
mortal State Of Cayote, disfranchising
all the people of Texas and the rest o
mankind.
10. He knows as much about thu
proper duties of Congressman al
the devil does about holy water.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

From despatch received by the San
Antonio Herald on yesterday, we learn
that Mr.. McLemOre, the delegate from
Galveston, sent by the citizens Of that
city to present to Governor Davis the
protest against the election Order
reports favorabIy, and says that the
Governor will modify or repeal said
order. We hope this news may be
true; and if so, the Governor shows
himself to be possessed of more wisdom
than we had given him credit for.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

The Galveston News will shortly
issue campaign document, in the form
of pamphlet of nearly forty octave
pages, containing the full proceedings
of the mass meeting held at Turner'S
Hall on the 18th ult., showing the
enormily of the Governors Election
Circular and the system of taxation
that now threatens the ruin of the
country. Every Democrat should be
provided with copy.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

In New York they are agitating the
question of the legality of Sunday
marriages. The fact that marriage
was celebrated on Sunday may yet
prove good for divorce to many unhsp,
py couples.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

The State Police, since their organ.
ization, have arrested 2,244 persons.
How many of these have been innocent,
and arrested, too, by ignorant negroes
without warrant!
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

We have pleasure in acknowledging
a call from Hon. John o. Austin, men,
Der of the House from Fannin county.
Mr.. Austin is Democrat of the right
stripe, and is working like a hero for
the good of the cause,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

If it be true, as reported by tele-
graph, that the Radicals have carried
California, it is because they sided with
the taxpayers as against the tax-im-
posers; the very issue we now have
here in Texas, upon which the Democ-
racy intend to reconstruct, regenerate
and redeem this State.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

The law providing against the inti-
midation of voters is being met on the
part of the spurious democracy with a
scheme, which will practically annul the
order, unless it is energetically copn-
teracted. d.-Journal.
In this case Gov. Davis is the guilty
party-nOt the Spurious democracy"
His election order is a clear violation
Of the law providing against the in
timidation of voters" He is the first
man in Texas to violate that law, and
should be made to suffer its penalty.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

Some latter-day, red-mouthsd rebels as
sumo to believe that the government election
order will not be enforced. 1t will be en-
forced, and so will the Ku Rlux bill of Con-
gress, and all other laws and orders for the
punishment of eriminals.-H Houston Union.
Let the Ku Klux bill of Congress be
enforced against Governor Davis and
all his underlings. They are the par
ties who are entering into "combina-
tioas, making "threats" and resorting
to intimidation TO prevent full, free
and impartial exercise of the right Of
suffrage. What is the election order
but violent threat, designed to intim-
idate and keep voters from the polls !
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

Will the Journal inform us who Mr..
NewcOmb and Mac Anderson voted
for in the election of 1855, between
P. Il. Bell and Judge Hancock ? We
say they both supported Hancock. Are
we right?
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

EXTRACT FROM THE ELECTION Law
Upon the close of the polls on the
last day of election, the judges shall
proceed to COUNT THE BALLOTS IN TIE
PRESENCE OF THE REGISTRAR AND TWO
CITIZENS OF THE COUNTY,
The Governor says lie desires a FAIR
election. Will he have the FAIRNESS
to see that one of these two citizens
shall not be an INSCRIPTIONS partisanH
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

1t is said the heaviest crop in Texas
this year will be the tax crOp-the
weather or the worm having no effect
on it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

Hon. James II. Burts, one Of our
city lawyers of the highest rank in his
profession, returned this morning, with
u goodly list of subscribers to the
STATESMAN.
Judge Burts spoke at Prairie Lea,
and reports the enthusiasm of the
masses aroused against the corruption
lists, and their odious administration of
our State government.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

We had the pleasure of a call this
morning from Capt. j. w. Lane, men,
ber from Dallas county. The Captain
represents everything as fourishing in
his section of the country, and thinks
that the Democracy are ready to give
the Radicals such Bnll Run defeat
as will send them bowling to Washing
ton city, as in former times, crying for
help.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

Some one says, if a thousand candles
were lighted in the vaults of the Treas
ury nary nickel would be visible. a
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

The Hon. Edward Degener abused
the State administration one day, and
then endorsed it the next. He is
very RELIABLE man.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

Who is the Hon. Edward Degener ?
Ask him about his powder and lead
business during the war, his cotton
speculations, his atheism, free loveism
and his vote against general amnes-
ty. This is the only vote we ever
heard of his giving on any question,
and in this case he performed the very
remarkable feat of voting against his
own proposition.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

A grand Mass Meeting and Barbecue
is to be held at Huntsville, Walker
county, September 2lst
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

The census of Chicago is coz
pleted, and shows a population of
334,270.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

The Governor seems bent on adding
insult to injury in the issuance Of his
orders to conduct the election.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14

The last resort, the game of "bluff,' D
is now being played by the Radicals.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14
our oDedlent servant,
En- n.g

- ~ Ut y n 1R03 OVNOA LIULs
Messrs. A. N. Hobby, N. @. McLemore, L. G.
Cleveland, B. G. Franklin and others. Care
of Msj. NJ. G. McLemore, Galveston, Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-14
THE STATESMAN.


The Central and Senatorial Executive Com
miitse chosen BY the Democratic State Con-
Vention, are as follows;
g A, s. WALKER, CHAIRNAN.
n II Rowrps 1OHN n ELLIOTT
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-11-21
BURLINGTON.

Leaving the East and arriving at Chicago
or Indianapolis, how shall we reach the West?
The bes lire is acknowledged TO be the G. +.
4 G., joined together with the b. & NJ. Rail-
way by the Iron Bridge al Burlington, and
called the BURLINGTON ROUTE.
The main line of the Route running to Oma-
ha, connects with the great Pacific Roads, and
forms to-day the leading route to California.
The Middle Branch, entering Nebraska at
p attsmeuth. passes through Lincoln, the State
Capital, and will this year be finished TO Fort
Kearney, forming the shortest distance across
the Continent by over 100 miles.
Another branch of the b. Il NJ, diverging a
Red Oak, falls into a line running down the
Missouri through ST. oe to Kansas City, and
all Kansas. Passengers by this route TO Kan
sas, see Illinois, Southern Iowa, and Missoui,
and, and by slight divergence, can see Ne
braska also
Lovers Of fine views should remember tn
Burlington Route, for its towns ''high-g lean
ing from afar. its tree -iringed streams-it
rough bluffs and quarries-its corn-ocean
stretching over prarles farther than the eye
can reach.
Land buyers will be sure TO remember il,
for they have friends among the two thousand
who have already bought farms from Geo. s.
Harris, tie Land Commissioner of the b. *
NJ r. R. at Burlington, Iowa, or among the
four thousand home.steaders and pre-emptors
who last year f ed claims IA the Lincoln land
office, where 'Uncle sam Is rich enough to
give US all farm"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-11-21
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BOSCOBEL MARKET
oonArorrD EVERY TUESDAY MORNING By W.. pml1rp,
A CARD

To my customers | wish to say a few words
Having served in this community for over 20
years, my gains are far inadequate 10 my et-
forts, while many suppose have acquired a
competency sufficient TO retire, they have and
do act on that idea, by letting small account
lie unsettled a long time, compelling me TO
hire Just the amount due from them TO meet
my bills, or compel me to trespass upon my
creditors, very much impairing my own cred
it. The mildest language that can be applied
is. IT'S NOT RIGHT. A farmer has no right
10 hold for speculation Cor what he tries 10
think right,) for bigger prices. A merchant
IN this village told farmer to sell his (the
merchant's) part of that grain Immediately.
That's the idea. Sell so much as will pay
what IS due your mechanic or merchant, sc;
then if anything is left hold il as long as you
pie. Sc, instead of saying, 81 have no moneys"
when asked by your mechanic and compel
him to hire money for you. Hereafter when
you come for work at MY SHOP, say how long
you want credit, and when that time comes,
PAY. The profits are consumed in loss OF use
oil the money; then we workfor nothing. I'm
mediate pay ment will be demandei il this is
not adopted. ID. ii. BUDD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-11-21

aeA. The Virginia Legislature, just
elected, it is reported, will probably
be classified, politically, as follows :
Senate-Conservatives, SO RepuoIi-
cans, 10; House Of Delegates-Con-
servatives, 10l Republicans, al
The Conservatives have gained three
Senators aud five Delegates and the
Republicans have lost five Delegates,
by the Encouragement of districts I'M
der the new apportiOnment. For
the Senate, members were voted Tor
in twenty new and three old districts,
and seventeen Senators held over.
OF ten Republican Senators, three
are colord men, two having been
chosen at the recent election, and
one holding over. Ia the House OF
Delegates, fifteen Republican mem
bers are collred The Legislature
will meet on December 4th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-11-21

Eg-The Republican victory in
Minnesota is surprisingly complete
under the circumstances. The DEM
ocracy worked with unprecedented
energy, and with the advantage Of u
thorough organization. They made
friends with corrupt Republicans,
who were Interested in land grants
attempted to create dissatisfaction
among the Scandinavian Republicans
by declaring that lheir claims to a
place on the state ticket were ignor-
cd by the Republican State Conven.
ton, and placing on their own ticket
Scandinavian candidate and final
~ attacked Gov. Austin. who was
nominated for reelection, with a
torrent OF defamation on the eve oil
the election, hoping to carry the day
before the truth could be established
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-11-21
CHICAGO MARKET -Wh,a at active

CHICAGO MARKET What active
at 81 2l@l % Prices advancing
Corn 42@43ic, Oats QUOT at 81
93l3c. Barley hrmes at GOA
6l4c. Beef cattle more active. but
prices steady and unchanged. Sales
range at s300@3 80 for cows and
81 l23G95 80 for fair to very choice
shipping beeves. The supply OF
hogs is large. yet the market con'in
ues active. Sales are made at $3.50
(93 80 for common to good; 3 95(9
4O5 Tor choice to extra Potatoes
are in good demand at 95dS1 %
per bushel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-11-21

MICHIGAN FRUIr Arrival of %
barrels OF Michigan apples which
will be sold by the barrel, bushel,
peck, or five cents worth. Also fresh
oysters received daily, but none OF
your McCracken Greenings or Blue
eyed Mary's. Nine are regular mas
todons, almost TOO big for five
cents" Aud here the question arises.
WHAT for you buy hogs when you
can buy such oysters X French
gentlemen waited upon any time for
cash. Remember: obs ish DO blaco"
where oysters are not stewed in
lard Have Just received n fresh
supply of Bonn's celebrated home
made wine. Yours honestly,
john BEG.