The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-31
and adopt the following Constitution and re-

and adopt the following Constitution and re-
solutions, t0-Wit:
WHEREAS, The Executive usurpa.ions,
which interfere with the rights of the people,
the corruption broadcast in political rings,
the plundering and swindling by Office hold
ers and lobbyists, have in their magnitude
given an Impetus 10 political life among the
Germans of Texas never before known.
They are convinced that il is their duty as
American citizens to preserve as an inValua-
bic inheritance to their adopted country, full
republican liberty, unabreviated an unpol-
luied. Everywhere the necessity of an orga-
nization of the German element is felt, and
Reform is the watchword OF the hour.
l. ResOlUsd, That we believe the Radicals
are the worst enemies of Republican princi-
Piles. .,-
2. That Republican principles are ignored
and abandoned by the Federal Government,
by the State Executive and the villainous
and ignorant Texas Legislature.
3. That we are going from bad to worse,
with horde of alien Office holders in public
position in this State, who have no common
interest or residence among US, but who seek
to enrich themselves by plunde,ing the tax
payers and expressing the people.
4. That economy and integrity alone in
official places will restore the credit of our
State.
5. That the ballot box must be free and
untrammelled by partisans or police; every
freeman's vote should be polled and counted.
6. That Acknowledgement is too grave
matter to be left in the hands of a parlizan
board of appeals composed of ignorant, un-
principled men.
Z. That while we profess Republican prin-
cir -
telligent and efficient men for office, who ad-
vocate the principles laid down in those re-
solutions.
8. That we ere opposed to all manworship.
We look upon President Grant, Gov. Davis,
and all other public officers, as the servants,
not the masters of the people. We believe
in principles, not in manworship.
8. That it is a matter of congratulation for
all German citizens that most of those Ger
mans in official position in the Radical ranks
have preserved the character and reputation
of their people for honesty and sterling integ
rity, but We regret that one German in
Texas, more than any other of his country
men, has so signsily and unblushingly dis
graced the German name, and has earned an
unenviable notoriety for corruption. His
name is Julius Schutze, a member of the
Legislature, elected by the ignorant negroes
of Bastrop county. We hereby solemnly
disavow him.
10. That in view of the situation it be-
hooves the German citizens to take an active
part in the political affairs that we may en-
joy our political rights, and we urge every
alien German resident in the State to be-
come naturalized and be prepared to cast his
vote at the elections.
IL. That we ask the cooperation of every
good citizen in the work of regeneration, and
call on all men of moderate political opin-
ions to unite with US and overthrow the Ra-
deal faction in power, confident that when
honest men get the control of the govern
ment we can then arrange for any contest
upon mere differences in political matters.
Our CRY now is, down with corruption, igno-
rance and heavy taxation.
IL. That we fully endorse the honest and
independent political course of Flakes Bull
letin and the Galveston Union for the past
six years.
II. That the monthly dues of members
shall be twenty five cents.
IA. That the officers of this Ass ociation
shall be, one President, one first, second and
third Vice Presidents, one Recording SecreSs
tary, one Corresponding Secretary, one Trea-
surer, and an Executive Committee of FIVE,
all of them to be elected for one year.
Is. That there shall be regular monthly
meetings held.
l6. That the first meeting, for the purpose
of organization by election, shall take place
in Turner Hall, Saturday, August 10, at
o'clock, P. NJ.
II. That every German citizen who signs
these resolutions is a member of this Assoc
citation.
ls. That these resolutions may be altered
or amended, provided one-half of all the men,
bers vote for such alterations or amendments.
Signed by fifty-nine members.
Galveston, August 1871.