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SENATE.
House adjourned.
AUSTIN, November 3, 1871.

nbSllN; ANOfSuU6E lOi l.
Senator Bowers introduced a bill
for the citizens of Travis county to
permit David A. Cross to construct
and keep dam across the Colorado
river, for milling or manufacturing
purposes. Bill posed.
Bill apprOpriating $4,000 for
the protection of public buildings
and archives, by finishing the arte.
sian well, building two cisterns and
purchasing steam fire engine. Sens
ator Bowers most ably advocated it.
Senator Ruby preferred to have a
new wooden fence around the capi-
tol. How the same was to protect
the buildings, records etc., he failed
to state.
Senator Bowers scored Ruby
severely. The records in public
offices were those which protected
the poor people all over the State,
who were unable to procure copies
of the papers that protected them
from poverty. He showed Ruby's
objection to be against Austin; and
looking towards the change of the
capitol.
When the Adjutant Generals Of
fee was destroyed in 1855, hun
dreds of families were made home
less and poor, and the papers lost
by fire, Texas would gladly, to-day,
give S20,000,000 to regain them,
which loss has deprived Texas of
the brightest pages of her history
navel, military and historical.
Senator Parsons advocated the
passage of the bill. The artesian
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The fact that so many emigrants are
coming to Texas from all the older
States and from Europe, is evidence
that the Radical ISLANDERS against our
people and persistent charges of law
Iessness and crime, are not believed by
any body. If the half that has been
published against the people of Texas
by Radical officials, speakers and their
press, was believed, no emigrant could
be found fool-hardy enough to venture
into our borders. The result of the
last election, showing a Democratic
majority in the State of from thirty to
fifty thousand, has doubtless had the
effect to induce thousands of good, sub
stantial emigrants to seek homes with
u.s. When tho Democracy gets entire
control of the State Government, we
may expect to see our State rapidly
settled up. No other State or country
offers such fattering inducements to
emigrants, and the only draw back
heretofore has been the despotiSmS
and misrule of the party now in power.
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Dead,

1t becomes our duty to announce the
death of the Hon. Don Campbell,
President of Senate and ex,officiO Lieu
tenant Governor of Texas.
The deceased was horn in Alabama,
in the year 1880. He was educated
and graduated at Knoxville College
in 1919, and in 1858 moved to Texas,
where he has since resided.
He was an old line Wing of the
Clay school. When the question of
secession was agitated, he took an
active part against it.
At the close of the war, when Ham
ilton came into power as Provisional
Governor, Mr. Campbell was appointed
Chief Justice, which position he held
till the election of 1866, and was also
Postmaster in the city of Jefferson.
Deceased was elected to fill the I'M
expired term of the Reverend Mr.
Griggsby, member of the Provisional
Convention of 1869, and was prom,
inent for the nomination of Lieutenant
Governor at Tyler, when Judge A. H.
Lattimer was elected. He then became
a candidate for the Senate.
When the Legislature assembled in
1870, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan
having been elected to the Senate Of
the United States, deceased was chosen
to fill the vacancy, and became Presi-
dent of the Senate and ex.officio Lieu
tenant Governor of the State.
The deceased was a man who,
though always and ever voting and
working for party, was yet able to sc
separate the gentleman from the poll,
tician, that he possessed the warm per-
sonal friendship of the Senators of both
parties, and was privately respected by
all who knew him.
Don Campbell was taken sick about
ten days ago, with inflammation Of the
bowels, of which disease he died this
morning, at about 3 o'clock. As soon
as it was thought that his case was at
all dangerous, his wife was telegraphed
for and is now on her way across the
country, and is expected to arrive to-
morrow. Our deepest sympathy is
hers,
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The Boston Statesman and Week.
ly Post says:
The Democracy of the country
looks with admiration upon Texas,
from which State comes the best
news of the season. The sweep made
over that broad country is thorough
and irresistible, not a yestige of the
radical organization being left to re-
present misrule in congress. The
news has been long in coming from
the sunny cities and the broad pass
ture lands of Texas but it comes i'm
pressiYly at last, showing a Demo-
cratic majority of forty thousand
and a gain of three members of con-
gress. The entire congressional dele
CATION is now a unit in political prin-
ciple, soiidly Democratic and this
fact is all the more gratifying be-
cause of the immense popular major
ity which sustains the representa-
tives of the people at home. In the
midst of bayonet repression, procla-
nations of martial law, and political
prosecutions along tho entire range
of Southern States, this triumph of
the Democracy of Texas is all the
more notable. The contest has been
long and severe, the usual partisan
influences have been applied by the
faction having the success Of the Ad-
ministration at heart, and the result
is every way victory for the people
of which they may we'll be proud.
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President Grant has appointed the
3Oth of November as a day of thanks
giving. We wish it to be particular
ly understood that no part of this
thanksgiving will be rendered, how
ever, for anything he has been instru-
mental in working out.
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a story is told of an editor who
died, went to heaven, but was denied
admittance lest he should meet some
delinquent subscribers, and bad feel
ings be engendered in that peaceful
cline. Having to go somewhere, the
editor next appeared in the regions
of darkness, but was positively refused
admittance' as the place was full of
delinquent subscribers. YEARLY the
editor turned back to the celestial
city, and was met by the Waterman
at the portals with a smile, who
said: Il was mistaken, you can ems
ter-there is not a delinquent sub
csriber in heaven"
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SENATE.
AUSTIN, November 2,

AUSTIN, November 2, 1871.
Senate metpurSuant to adjournment.
Roll called. Quorum present.
Prayer.
Journal read and approved.
BILLS PASSED.
To increase and enlarge the area
Of Lamar county.
To incorporate the Hebrew Asso>
citation of Brownsville.
To incorporate the St. Mary's
Institute.
Senator Bowers reported the pro-
gress upon the consideration of
means to be adopted for the preser-
vation of archives of the State from
destruction by fire. Elaborate and
wise.
Bill regulating the Insurance
Companies
Senate considered the House
amendments to the Rockport, Full
ton, Loredo and Mexican Pacific
Railroad.
Senate adjourned.
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We earnestly believe, that had no
fraudulent registration papers been is
sued to those who were not entitled to
vote, and had no intimidation been
used by Davis, his officers, and the po-
lice, and fair return of ballots been
then made, that the Democrats would
have carried Texas by sixty Or seventy
thousand majority.
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SENATE.
House adjourned.
AUSTIN, November l, 1871
BILLS PASSED,

BILLS PASSED.
Incorporating the Houston Dollar
Savings Bank.
Incorporating the Mississippi and
Rio Grande Canal Company.
Incorporating the Bastrop Ferry
Company.
Senate tabled the bill declaring
martial law should be declared by
the Legislature only, and that their
powers should not be delegated was
lost. The Radicals think the
bill too light upon them, and many
Democrats deny the right of any
one to suspend the writ of habeas
corpus. This bill was presented
nearly a year ago, and the Lines
stone difficulties have changed the
views of many members.
Senator Bowers report upon this
bill is a mastery document, and is
replete with true patriotism, and is
full of those principles which crea-
ted such disturbance in 1776.
Senate adjourned.
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After careful thought and some
study 1 am firmly and unequivocally
opposed to woman suffrage, and shall
feel it my duty in the very improba>
bic contingency of my ever occupy,
ing any considerable public Office to
stand by the old immemor;al division
of activities and functions which
seems to be at the foundation
of society.
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SENATE.

AUsIN, November Q.
Resolution adopted requiring the
Committee on Contingent Expenses,
to report amounts paid to witnesses
summoned before the committee to
investigate charges against Degrees
by Waldron. 1t seems that there
was suspicion that the chairman,
Ruby, had been approving accounts
of some persons not entitled to pay.
BILL PASSED. -Appropriating
$4,000 for protection of public Ar
chieves against fire.
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HOUSE.

AUSTIN, November 4, 1871.
Treasurer Honey sent in q COM
munication charging Comptroller
Bledsoe with Withholding money or
ders for several days, and then pub
fishing the time that money would
be paid into the treasury, thereby
giving an undue advantage to local
creditors. The Treasurer suggests
that a resolution be passed ordering
the oldest warrants to be paid first.
A bill was introduced by Morri-
son, of Anderson county, to incor-
porate the Sabine and Ell Paso Rail-
road Company. Capital $25, O0O,-
600; Incorporators residing in five
states.
Motion to reject lost, and bill
passed to its second reading.
Resolution granting per diem pay
to recently elected members, from
October %, and usual milage.
BILLS PASSED.
Many of no general Importance.
An act exempting undertakers,
druggists, and active fremen from
jury service.
Mr.. Schutze introduced bill to
abolish the Supervisors Of Education
and the creation of five assistant
Superintendants of Education.
Made the special order for Tues
day.
Several bills passed of a purely
local nature.
House adjourned.
SENATE.
AUSTIN, November 4, 1871.
BILLS PASSED.
To Encourage holding Industrial
Fairs, by exempting certain property
from taxation.
Appropriating 100000 to meet
Deficiencies for 1870 and 1871 to
pay fees of District Attorneys, JUS
tice of the Peace Clerks and Sher-
ifs.
A bill was introduced for the pro,
lection of fruit growers.
Message from the Governor veto
ing the Tyler Tap Railroad; taken
up and made the special order for
Tuesday at II m.
Communication from the Adjutant
General reporting names, number,
rank and Pay of men in his employ {:
Captains SI55 per month. $3.50 90
IL LieutenantsSl30 d" " -. I,43O 90
Is Sergeants 500 e. 1900 90
2lO Privates s 80 1" d" -. $500 90
Total.......:' :....'.......... S2o,76O 90
This is for salary only.
Senate adjourned.
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Nothing positive is yet known in re-
gard to the giving Of election certif-
Gates. That Clark will obtain one,
seems the general belief which prob
ably may be the best in the end, as
then the Democracy will have an op-
portunity of showing up the cOnvino,
ing proofs of the Infamous election
frauds practiced upon the people of
Texas
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

The president has issued a procla>
nation for National Thanksgiving
OF the Goth of November.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

It is stated that seventeen deaths
have occurred from smallpox in the
past two days in Pittsburg, Penn
svlvania.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

The Cincinnati Commercial SAYS
the elections this fall are favorable
to the Democrats.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

Ladies' parasols with watches in
the handles, are cited as singular
freaks of fashion. We have lately
seen several bellies with clocks in
their stockings.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

Developments are taking place, in
6uenced by under currents not yet fully
understood, which may yet result be-
fore a very distant day in the over
throw of the Davis administration, and
a speedy return to better days. There
are weakened Republicans now seek
ing a soft place for their fall, and when
The tide changes they will be ready to
rush on in the wake Of the rcsistless
currant.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

THROWING THE SLIPPER. The
origin of throwing tie old shoe as
good luck Wisher, is still enshrouded
with mystery. Throwing the shoe
is differently conducted to the gen~
eral way. When the carriage starts
with the "happy pair" the brides
maids are drawn up in a row, and
the groomsmen in another. The old
shoe is then thrown as far as possi-
bic, and the bridesmaids run for it,
the successful one being supposed to
be the first to get married; the lucky
one kthen throws the shoe at the
groomsmen, the one who is hit by it
also being supposed to be the first
one who will enter the bonds of we'd
lock. Urquhart, in "PiIlars of Her
cules," says, the custom of throwing
the shoe, arose from the usage in
the East of bearing slipper before
the couple in token of the brides
submission to her husband. If this
be it, the brides of the period will
grow FESTIVE and refuse the salutatitn
of the usual avalanche of old white
satin shoes, as they don't mind lov>
ing, but they don't care for the sub
lection or obeying. Among the no.
bles in Germany, it was formerly the
custom for the bride, when she was
conducted to the brideAchamber, to
take off her shoe and throw it among
the bystanders, which every one
strove to catch; and whoever got it,
thought it an omen that they Them
selves would shortly be married.
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HOUSE.
AUSTIN, November 2, 1871.
BILLS INTRODUCED.

Bill to authorize the Commission
ers of immigration to apply any un-
expected balance of appropriation to
pay the passage, in whole Or in
part, of Chicago Immigrants to
Texas.
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At Lancaster, N. H., snow, ripe
raspberries and strawberry blossoms
have been seen since the 18th inst.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

A Doubtful Point.-Would it be
delicate attention, or reverse, to
offer a shoemaker a sherry cobbler ?
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4 young lady translates the g. 0.
D. on express packages into Call on
Dad.
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General Robert Anderson has
died at Nice, France.
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One Of the old clergymen of Bos-
ton advised parish committee look~
ing about for pastor, to take a
young man, on the ground that every
church should do its share of taminL
theological colts.
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The Weather Bureau will next
onth extend its lines into Cuba,
ere an observatory is now building,
and we shall then have daily reports
from the very birthplace of gulf
storms.
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1t is feared that the Chicago OBJ
serVatOry, which contains the famous
Clark telescope, will have to be sus-
pended, owing to a want of funds.
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The Auditor of Ohio has filed bills
against the Knickerbocker, Equitr
able, Garden City and Commercial
Insurance Companies, they being
bankrupt.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

A lovely mode of reasoning-Man
and woman putting there heads to-
gether.
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The wooden pavement has been of
ficially condemned in Chicago. The
Common Council passed a resolution
that no more wood shall be used in
paving either streets or sidewalks.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

Ten million bushels of coal are
lying at Pittsburg awaiting a rise in
the Ohio. This stream has been un-
navigable for some time owing to the
severe drouth.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

We roget to hear of the death of
Mrs. Caylor, the mother of the three
children, the birth of which we an
nounced few weeks since. The chill
dren still live and are said to be
healthy.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

One Cord of wood cut and split
fine and corded up beneath a shelter
while it is yet green, will furnish
more heat after it has become sea-
soned than two cords of the same
kind of wood which has been contin-
ually exposed to the alternate infu>
ences of storms and sunshine.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

1t is said a number of Californians
will petition Congress at its next ses-
sion to place heavy restristions on
the emigration of Chinese to this
country.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

A woman at a revival meeting in
Ohio, becoming satisfied that ''her
iewelry was dragging her down to
perditiOn," gave it all to a younger
sister.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

a quarry of the stone of which
slate pencils are made has been dis
covered in Kansas. The only other
known quarry in the United States is
in Vermont, which has hitherto had
monopoly Of this article.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

John Quincy Adams in letter to
the committee appointed by the VIC:
man suffrage seekers, of Massachu-
sets, to obtain the views of candi-
dates on this subject, comes out fat
footed against it, he says:
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The Government of Austria is con-
sidering the International Society
question.
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THE STATESMAN.

AUSTIN,
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 9, 1871
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A COMrErENT YOUNG MAN WANTS SITUATION
IN ~ conchman and groom thoroughly under,ssnds the
nefn has nrst cass ctv references Address ~ eox Nv
herald ouoe
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4 TRACTION ExTRAORrINARY.-THE ADyER-
N tscr, WHO has receive medals and diplomas Earop,
and this country for making boIuets and floral designs,
wishes to mako cement with florist = bo-
quet maker In capacity. charge green
houses gapcrics ac. Tor gentleman tho adver-
tiser has hd LONG experience In propagation OF hot and
greenhouse pans &c. bring good references
81 ability and integrity Address A. ZEfrERSfRoN ke-
nosha, Wis. : s4.e rtf
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yIrAETED-A SITUATION AS COACHMAN AND
w groom by n single young Understands thoroughly
tho OF horses best references OBJ
lection to the country. Inquire OF THOMAS NOBLE, ~
ali street 4 +.
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yTANTED--A MAN ACQUAINTED WITH THE CITIES
w OF New FORK and Brooklyn To drive carriage also
groom. at A. o. foLiEMUS' livery stable, l08 Divsou
Brookyn
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A SITUATION WANTED--AS GARDENER, nv A MAR
"a RED man with sns family reference; thoroughly
undcratsnts the cultivation OF FRUITS flowers aud
outdoors and Under pats also the ayng
o. krcunds Address H. T., boz GA Post one Youkss
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m A. T, BY sds saa
lent groom has reference Address j. b. box 2oa
Herald Office.
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WANTED-A SITUATION, BY A sCoTCuMAN hs
w coachmnn Gardeners has best city reference Al.
dress q. j. H., box lu0 Herald olce-
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AS GARDENER BY AN En-
w gishman aged ~, family thoroughly undersards
his business g ia branches, the of hot and
cold grapecs flowers, fruits and vegetables and has had
xperencc the making and laying placesi
take OF and poultry or take care os
of family II retred best reference
capabii,y, honesty and sobrisy. Address W. r.,
Herald olnce.
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HELP wANTED-FEMaLEs.

WANTED-A COMPETENT LAUNDRFsS; ONE VIC
~ VII sssist occasionally In cooking. Apply At SS7 IVES
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7SC WEST 2sTH ST.. SECOND FLOOR, FRONT
ICE room-As wet nurse; best city re:erencs. Can be
seen for two days.
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XNANTED-By THE UNDERSIGNED, PLACE FOX
w hs coachman, who has served him four years
K. II. fOO1E, 81 Exchange place. \
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7t0 EAST 10TH STA COM PETENT GIRL TO TAKE
IoO care OF children; best city reference from
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S7H 90 Av., CORNER SAD ST. "A RESPECTA Bile
81 Protestant II as first waitress, ress
and chambermaii IN small private family; best city refer
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vVAHTfD-PLACEA As COAcHMAN; ~ TRULY SOBER
w and honest; has best reference To show;
try driver and Caii j., coachman,
lI5 West 3lth e., In harness store
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CITUATlON WANTED ny A YOUNG MAN OMAR.
- rc) coachman and plain gardener understands hn
business thoroughly three years reference Adj
dress c., box 2l7 Herald otlcc
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WANTED-h GOOD SCOTCH GARDENER MAR
w ried, but without children, to take charge OF gentle
mans place tue city: must be willing and ob.ng and
thoroughly understand his busness Apply with references
% or,h from ~ to O'Clock, n this week except
Thursday.
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lac EAST 4SD ST., SECOND FLOOR FRONT
lIO room respeo able, middle aged woman 70 taxo
care OF Invalid, monthly can be hishiy re-
commended by her last employer Cali address for two
days. "
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XNANTED-BY a YOUNG MAN. A SITUATION AZ
w coarhmau and groom; thorou,ny understands the care
small garden will be found willing and obedent Adj
4. Co. Herald office.
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WANTED-A SITUATION AS CoAcHMAN AND
w gardener, by Protestant youn man, with good "a
commentator country olei AduressJ H., at Bidg-
mans 81 ell store, 81 Broadway
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yyTANTED-RY STEADY MARRIED MAN (ENa
w lshl situation ms gardener; understands his business
thoroughly; would prefer farming combined. Best refer
ences Apply to t. Kaupe 81 howard st.. between 10Y A
NJ. and IN T.. N.
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CIrUATIoS wANTED-BY CoLoRED MAN As
- coachman ana groom; first class reference
cha and capaby 81 East BID St. private stable
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yXTANTED-A SITUATION AS COACHMAN AND
w groom, by q steady industrious young man; cas
milk II required and IL wilu- to make himself generally
useful best city references Apply for two days al w VA
liam No. 3.