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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-07
4 NafIva GeninS-

One Oh Tue dcqualnCanceS OF new
York editor, while travelling in the
star West" was at a loss what
course to steer, and was rejoiced
when farm house presented itself
before him. Near the road was a
tall, raw-boned, overgroWn, lantern
jawed boy, probably seventeen years
of age, digging potatoes. He was a
curious figure to behold. What was
lacking in the length of his tow
brooches was amply made up for in
width. His suspenders appeared to
be composed of birch bark, grape
vine and sheep skin; and as for his
hat (Which was of a dingy white
felt)-poOr thing, it had evidently
seen better days-but now, alas! it
was only. the shadow of its. glory.
Whether the tempest of time had
beaten the top in, or the lads ex-
pandlng genius had burst it out, it
was difficult to tell; at any rate it
was missing, and through the aper,.
ture red hairs in abundance stood
looking six ways for Sunday. In
short, he was one of the toughest
specimens of Domestic manufacture
that mortal ever beheld. Our trav-
cling friend 1--WE quote the New York.
cry, feeling an itching to scrape &C.
quaintance with the critter, drew
up the reins of his horse and began:
"Hallo, my good friend, can you
inform me how far it is to the next
house?" Jonathan started up, leaned
on his hoe handle, rested one foot on
the gambril of his sinister leg, and
replied:
"Hallo yourself! how'd ye do
wall, I guess I can. faint near as
far as afore they cut the wood:
away. Then it was generally reck'
onded four miles: but now the sur
shrivels up the road, and don't make
more'n two. The fust house yor
come to though, is barn, and the
next is hay stack; but old Hoskins
house is on beyant. You'll be sure
to meet his gals long afore you get
there-tarnal romping critters; they
plague our folks more'n a little. His
sheep git into our paster every day.
and his gals into our orchard. DaC
sets the dog arter the sheep, and mt
arter the gals, and the way ht
makes the wool and 1 the peticoat'
fly, is a sin to snakes"
81 see you are inclined to be ia
cetious, young man. Pray tell mt
how it hapens that one of your leg
is shorter than the other?"
81 never lows any one to NEEDLE
with my grass tangler5, mister; bu
seein' it's you, I'll tell you. 1 wa
born so at my tickular request, 81
that when I hold pillow 1 can go will
one in the furroW and t'other OF
land, and not lop over; besides it il
convenient when l NOW round a sid
hill"
every good, indeed. How d.
your potatoes come on this year,"
"They don't come on. l dig
'em out, and there's an everlastin
snarl of 'em in each hill"
"But they are small, 1 perceive.
eyes, 1 knows that. You see w
planted some whOppin' bluenosei
over in that ere patch there, anC
they fourished so allfredly tina
these ere stOpt GROWN, jest out o
spite, cause they knoWd they
couldn't begin to keep up"
"You appear to be pretty smart
and should think you could afford ;
better hat than the one you wear.
"The looks amt nothin'; it's al
in behavior. This ere hat was my
religious Sunday gO4tO-meetin' hat
and its chOck full of piety now. I've
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-07

A portion Of one of the abutments of the
new bridge ever Waller creek, on Pecan
street, washed away during the sEotoer yester-
day. The work was done under the personal
supervision of his Honor, the Mayor and Civil
Engineer; and his friends were sanguine it
lrouId stand lat least until their term of
Office expired.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-07

In our peregrinatiOns the other dsy, we
noticed apecker-wOOd" endeavoring to pick
a grub out of tin roof. This vain attempt
reminded US of the efforts of Radicals to OBJ
tain q crumb of comfort out of the present
depleted State treasury.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-07

The RAIx.-Another delightful succession
of showers gladdened our people yesterday,
cooling the atmosphere, bracing up wearied
bodies and minds, as well as reviving leaves,
trees and vegetation generally.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-07

Egypt was tolerably civilized, but E gyp
didn't have garbage cart. Does Austin T?
And why not2 Why not every morning come
around and gather up the dirt, and have the
streets kept neat and clean This occurred
to US as we walked down the avenue and be-
held the papers, melon rinds, scattered in
rich profusion. Something of the kind is
needed. Cleanliness is healthfulness, San
ounce of preventive is worth a pound of
cure" (See WiIterforce on Par. Law
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-07

The interest at the campmeeting continues
undated. There are seven or eight oficiat-
ing elsrgymen, and one or two more are
expected to-day. There has been no dis
turbance on the grounds, button the contrary,
much religious feeling and anxiety pervades
all classes. There are fifteen tents for the
accommodation of the public. The meeting
will continue over next Sunday, and prOba-
bly, longer.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-07

If rise of four inches, in Waller creek,
washed away one third Of one of the abut-
ments for the new bridge, how much will
wash away during twelve foot rise ? Prob
ably his Honor, the Mayor, can inform US.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-07
AUSTIN, TEXAS.

FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OPENS
J. September Is, 1871. Accommodations
have been largely increased. Faculty hrg-
est in the State. Candidates for admissio
must be at least fifteen years old, and alb
to perform military duty.
No additional Day Scholars ,0iH be receiUs
unless they are the sons or acards of subscriber
to the bonds Of the school.
Terms for Day Cadets:
Tuition for term of 20 weeks, $37 80, coin.
No Cadet considered as entered until
the charges for the term are paid.
For catalogues and full information,
Address
COL. JOHN G. JAMES,
jy25-tw2m Superintendent.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-07

TINE SrAeE.-The stage for Giddings came
in last Saturday between FIVE and six o'clock.
The up train from Houston ran into COW
and was partly throw off the track. Nobody
hurt. 1t was four hours behind time.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-07

A gentleman just returned from near
Georgetown tells US it has been raining ais
most constantly in that section for five or six
days. The county is flooded, and the camp
meeting was drowned out.
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ITEMS FOR THE LADIES.

Not a miss-4A pretty widow.
Sleight of hapd-Refusing an
Golfer"
Eighteen women have died the
death of drunkards in New York
within ten days.
Two thousand women are now
doing farm work In Wisconsin. They
stay in the fields from sunrise to sun
set.
An Indian man is SO forgetful that
to put wafer on his wife's nose is
the only way for him to recognize
her.
The newest charm is in the form
of compass, and about the size of a
cent. The oldest charm is in the
form of an encompass and about the
signs of assent.
Mrs. Pauline Wright Davis says
"upon women fall all the burdens of
marriage" >. and she might have added
to men are presented all the bills.
At a recent church wedding in
England the brides pet terrier got
in somehow, and when the groom
administered the kiss, the faithful
animal "went for him" with a ven
geance.
An old maid, with moro bones
than flesh, is writing letters through
the papers, advising young girls not
to marry. Poor thing! she don't
know how it is herself.
A San Francisco wife petitioned
for divorce on the ground that her
husband was a COMPOUNDED fool. -
The judge would not admit the plea,
holding that he was open to just
such a charge.
Mr.. Barry, of Pittsburg, Drained
his wife with his little hatchet, and
sat down cOmposedly, saying, GIVE
killed her and want to hang for it. ,
The authorities will consider his
reasonable request.
A woman correspondent says
"Men are easily deluded; they arr
taken in on every hand; the same
arts succeed with all of them, ant
the woman is a genius who strikes
out new way in which to get tn,
better of them"
1t is an exploded theory tina
women dress to please men. The,
dress to please or spite each other
Any girl of sense and experience
knows that it is just as easy to breal
a mans heart in a two-dollar muslin
neatly made up, as it is 500 dolla
silk costume made by a man-dress
maker.
Mrs. Cady Stanton says: cit
strange that material things shout,
be so perverse when in a hurry
but in such emergencies breast-pin
invariably hide, cuffpins roll unde
the bed, buttons fall off'by their owl
weight, the fan is caught in the net
and the new kid glove splits down tn
back. At such times my faith
strong in the devil"
The idea of one of the womel
brokers running for Congress is no
new. Elizabeth Cady Stanton trie
it some years ago. She pitted her
self in the Eighth district of New
York against Jim Brooks, and go
eight votes. That sickened her, an
she never tried again. Two of he
supporters have since died, and bet
are being made that the woman car
didate will not reach Elizabeth
aggregate.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-07

Our thanks are due fir ends fer lists of sub
scribers to our WEEKLY, from several coun-
ties, which have been received since our
Tuesdays issue.
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Copies of the WEEKLY DEMOCRATIC STATES
NAN, in wrappers, ready for mailing, may be
had at our Office.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-07

We have added hundred and twenty-five
names on our Weekly subscription book
since Monday.
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EDUCATIONAL.
SELECT SCHOOL.

MRS. WHEAT AND MISS CLIFTON
Nl will, on the 4th of September, open a
Select School for young ladies and small
boys. The usual English branches will be
taught, together with French and needle
work. Drawing and oil and. water color paint.
ing extra. Terms three, four and five dollars,
payable monthly. Mrs. Van Dusen will take
charge of the musical department.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

The river has risen about thirty inches
from recent rains, and is still rising.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-07

"DRova wELLs.''-These wells have proved
a success in the lower portion of the State.
1t is our opinion that this method of obtain
ing water could be employed with advantage
in some localities in this city at all events,
the plan is deserving of trial. 1t is said that
soft rock is no impeachment, and that the ex-
pense is small, compared with digging. If
water can be reached within a distance of
twenty or twenty-five feet, we see no reason
why these wells should not come into gener-
al use. Water can be reached in few hours
in soil adapted to the work. This method
of sinking wells is patented, and we believe
the patentee resides near Bolton.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-07
COLLEGIATE
FEMALE INSTITUTE.

i BE scholastic year commences the
FIRST MONDAY OF SEPTEMBER,
And ends fifteenth of June, 1872.
Tuition from three IN cir doIIare no-
month, payable monthly.
This is one of the oldest and most thorough
schools in the State. No boys admitted.
For particulars address the Principal,
B. J. SMITH.
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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-07

A volume of poems, entitled Scattered
Leaves of Mignonette," is about to be pub
lishsd by subscription. The authoress of
these poems is Miss Houston, the daughter of
General Sam Houston, the Father of Texas.
She is the sweetest native poetess of Texas,
and every true Texan will feel it his duty, as
well as pleasure, to have her work in his pos
session.
Those who desire to subscribe to the work
can do SO by calling on MsjOr Fitzhugh, at
Sampson Hendricks. Price 81.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-07

Now, since the experiment of using cedar
blocks for paving is being tried, we desire to
suggest the result of some tests with coal tar
for the preservation of blocks used for SINH
lar purposes, and which suggestion may serve
to prevent fruitless expenditure of time and
money in adopting it;
Four pieces of four inch pine jOist was
used, about two feet in length. No. received
no tar at all; No. was boiled half an hour
in coal tar; Nos. and were coated with
hot coal tar with brush. They were set up
to dry, but No. fell down into a heap of
sand, and was completely covered before it
was got out. Surprising this might be q
benefit, after few days it was given another
coat Of tar;snd sand. These were then bu-
ried four inches deep and two feet apart. The
second examination after a lapse of nine
years, No. 1, without tar) had rotted away
and disappeared; No. 3, COATED with tar) had
also rotted very much; No. 2, (boiled in tar)
showed signs of decay; and the one coated
with tar and sand was still sound. They
were examined again at the end of thirteen
years, when no trace ofNo. could be found;
No. 2 crumbled to pieces; while No. 4, the
one coated with tar and sand was to all APP
pearances as sound as when placed there.
GOLD MEEs.-Several gold mines yielding
that precious metal in abundance, have been
discovered around Austin, within the last
few years. Mr.. Billingsly works one about a
mile from the city, which yields amazingly
but there are others which give SPLENDID
returns to those who work them.
Mr.. Billingslys gold mine consists of less
than one hundred acres of Colorado bottom
land on which he grows corn, potatoes, cab
bsge, onions, melons, ETC., which he sells il
the city market, whence cometh the gold
and therefore we call his little farm a gold
mine.
Perhaps no country in the world offers
greater inducements to the gardener, farmer
or industrious lsborer than our country
around Austin, which by proper cultivation
always makes fair yield.
Notwithstanding the very severe drought
of this season we have seen fine vegetable!
in the market all the while.
While on the street yesterday, looking VI
an interesting local item, we fell in with Oul
standard bearer, the Hon. John Hancock, who
spoke recently in San Antonio and New
| Braunfels.
Although very well pleased with his recep
ton at San Antonio, where his prospects arr
very fine, and where he has hosts of friends
yet in New Braunfels be was fattered be-
yond his expectations.
The Germans listened to his speech, sere
naded him, and in absence of cannon, fireC
off an anvil at least one hundred times, il
his honor.
Hurrsh for the Germans Hurrah 70
Hancock Down with the high taxes and
corrupt administration
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Every eIertion will be used to render
guests comfortable. Accommodation and
fare will equal that of any hotel in the city.
ljy25-tWlm1
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Written for the Democratic Statesman
MY MOTHER DEAR

MY MOTHER DEAR
Thy gentle spirit is with me
In the midst of human strife,
When the heart is bowed 10 sadness,
With the woes of human life.
When often l would faller,
And the path is lone and dark,
see an angel spirit
That beckons on my bark.
Thou art with me when the Morning
Comes through the gate of Day,
Thou art with me in the evening
And when kneel TO pray.
Oh the depth of true affection
Of mothers holy love
Is akin TO that Of angels
In the Golden Courts above.
And the worth of true devotion
Of woman's loving heart
Is richer than golden kingdoms
Or the wealth of human art.
1t sheds gentle radiance -
Der the darkest spots of earth, e =
And its flowers bloom celestial
Where dWells departed worth.
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CAPITOL HOTEL,

CONGRESS AVENUE, AUSTIN, TEXAS,
Il r. BRACKEN, -
HO Proprietor. Hi
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Governor Davis in DaIIas--HIs
SPeech--EIOquent Answers by
j. X. p. Record, John j. Good
and Nat N. BurfOrd, Esqs.--
The Effect.
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NY Political Duty, In acct with by Business.

DR..
To public stealings,
my share of taxes,
as far as I couldn't
dodge paying. etc,
say ---------S 90
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To violate the most solemn du-
ties which the merchant owes 20
his country and his fellow-men is
a clear gain of fifty dollars, and
he violates accordingly. Hence
Tweed. Soof the baggage-smash-
ers and hack-thieves generally.
To follow up one small cheat and
punish him costs a hundred times
as much cash as to suffer his i'm
position; therefore, suffer it. This
would be sound reasoning if there
were nothing but cash to 1--we for
Now here is story OF something
that happened: A certain man
was charged five cents extra in a
railroad car, for not having bought
his ticket at a station office, al
though that Office had not been
open as it should have been. I'm
der the threat of instant expulsion
from the train, he paid it. On
reaching his destination, he went
at ence to the president of the
road-it was the late James NJ.
Bunco, Of Hartford, COMMAND
stated the case, adding, "Pay me
that money, instantly, or I'll thrash
you where you sit. That's the
way your conductor talked to me!'
And he received the FIVE cents
with an apology. Now, if the run
of travellers would do their duty
as men, in such a self-sacrifcing
spirit as that, could impositions or
the travelling public exist! Nc
abuse could stand for a week.
In the habit of organized action
we Americans are disusing anC
forgetting our individuality
What the resolute will Of one mar
can do, is practically unknown il
the United States of America
boston Advertiser.
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aged 81 200, mostly By express.
The total daily expenditure, in
Guiding printing, stationery, and
labor Of the whole gang, did not
exceed $500, leaving a profit to
divide between the two men
Fisher and Hinckley-of 5000
daily, and this immense swindle
had been carried on for five
months, when Captain Petty made
a raid upon the establishment.
Fisher and Hinckley, however,
got clear, and started again in
Cedar street. After making
many thousands of dollars they
stopped the trade, and one of
them, under au assumed name, is
often seen among the bears in
Wall street.
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A drug clerk, in Newark, re-
Gently put up a prescription for a
young lady friend, of a dose of
castOroil. She innocently ilquir-
ed how it could be taken without
tasting. He promised to exp ain
to her, and in the meantime
proposed to drink a glass OF soda
water with her. When he had
finished, he said: "My friend,
you have taken your oil and did
not know it," The young lady
was nearly crazy, and cried ''Oh
dear, it wasen't for myself |
wanted the oil, it was for my
mother"
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Politics and Business.
WHY BUSINESS MEN VIOLATE
THEIR MOST SOLEMN DUTIES.

The American citizen has es.
capped from the old world, where
the rulers have done the thinking
for the nation. Here, the citizens
think they do their own thinking.
So they do in a sense. And they
do it through organizations. No
opinion about current affairs is
supposed capable Of Matching out
into action, unless it be brooded
by the ivifying heat ola meeting
which shall incubate as formally
as an old hen. So many weeks
sits the hen, and 10, chickens! So
many things doesa public meet
ing, and 10, action! But to cure a
public evil, it is taken for granted
that there must be a call, a meet
ing, temporary chairman with
a neat speech, a permanent chair
man with neat speech, a gang
-ot vice presidents, secretaries, a
committee on resolutions, an exc
'cutive committee, and so on and
10 forth. But this habit of organ
9Zation has cone to that pass that
individual action, as such, to
bring about public reformS, or to
oppose the oppression of some
monopoly or abuse, is rare and
strange phenomenon. In politics
this lack of individualism is often
greatly REINFORCED by avarice.
Thus the thieyeries in New York
arose from the avarice of New
York business men. These shrewd
4nanciers struck a balance some
what thus:
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GROVER r. B.fKERS'
SEWING MACHINES.
FIRST PREMIUM.
"AVE been awarded more frsi;pre-
r,;,,,s - N;-s;Ss;p,; + o,;,;

"AVE been awarded more irsi:pre-
IL miums in Mississippi, Louisia-
ma, Alabama and Texas, during the
past three years than all other sewing
machines combined. Their sale in the
above mentioned States is greater than
that of any other.
These machines range in price from
sos upward and are unsurpassed by
any in the market.
Their simplicity and ability to per-
form every class of family sewing (from
the finest to the heaviest) have made
them the favorite sewing machine of
the South.
A large stock of Cotton, Linen, and
Silk thread. Oil. Needles and all the
most improved attachments for sewing
machines at New York price. can be
had at the general souti erndepot, l62
Canal Street, New Orleans.
J. Il. GARDNER, Agent.
n9y0l io6ms
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Ever since the execution of the
murderers of the Parker family
by the kuklux we have waited
aud waited for thu President to
declare martial law in Clark
county, Indiana. We are in
clined to think now that, if the
people over there want any mar
tial law declared or any wriis OF
hdbeds corpus suspended, they will
have to do their hanging on this
side of the Ohio Courier jour
nal.
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1t is cheerful to be sitting in
y railroad car, going at the rate
of forty miles an hour, and
have a man pass through the
train and put a tract in your
lap entitled, Prepare to Meet
Your God"
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A private in the army recently
sent a letter TO his sweetheart,
closing with: "May heaven cher
ish and keep you frem yours truly
John Smith,
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a Washington special SAYS:

A Washington special says:
The statement that the Greeley
faction of the Republicans intends
to bring forward Mr.. Colflx for
the Presidency turns out untrue.
The Vice President writes that
he is not candidate for any Of
fee, but favors the reelection of
Grant, and adds that for himself,
he adheres to bis resolution to re-
tire TO private life at the end OF his
present term of Office.
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Velpeau, the French surgeon
had two hospital patients whose
business for fifteen years was to
be knocked down and run over
in the streets. When they saw a
light vehicle approaching, and
knew the owner to he wealthy,
they would run across the street
in such a way as to get before the
horses, 10 be knocked down and
carried to the hospital, when they
w0nld sue for damages. When
the money thus gained was spent,
they would go out and get run
over again. They generally man
aged to avoid being too seriously
injured in this way; yet nearly
every bone in there bodies had
been broken.
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"Why don't you try to 60 to
sleepy" said a mother to her
three-year-old daughter.
81 am trying" she replied.
"But You haven't shut your
eys."
swell, / can't help it; um
comes unbuttoned."