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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24

Editors Gdleest0H Ae4rs--I have been re-
quested often by prominent citizens and
anxious parents to give my opinion Of the
new law for common free schools in Texas.
Will you allow me space in your columns
to say that in my opinion the now IS not All
that could be desired, but Il IA all that
could be obtained or reasonably expected
under the circumstances
Our law makers were trammeicd by amia
cradle Constitution, an unreliable Senate.
and Governor inherently narrow minded.
self-willed and, perchance, hostile 10 the
best interests Of Texas. Notwithstanding
all these, our indefatigablo Senators and
Representatives have given rs a law over
the Governors veto, embracing { he follow
ing great exeellencies
/. It dispenses with all costly and useless
machinery-it is the death knell Of official
bamaciess it relieves an army Of school
supervisors, school clerks, school examiners
and school inspectors of the remunemliyc,
yet neat, light work Of supervising schools
by day, and running loyal leagues by night
2. It admits of no fat contracts for fur
nishing school books, school desks. school
blackboards, states, ETC., al ia1nifuaa
B. Il places education, as God aud nature
require, in sympathy with parents and
j IiIIntItItII|
vigilant control.
A. It is simple and direct Every tcacher
may get his pay IN his own county af Tie
end of every month, No State superin.
tendent, no banker, no lawyer, no careless
postmaster, stand between the poor teochef
and his small, hard earned salary.
g. The free schools will hereafter bo III
perfect harmony with good private and
chartered schools. This feature Is very im-
portant in commencing free schools among
mixed population and in vast and spafaey
settled State like Texas. Mississippi has
adopted this feature with good success
Q. And lastly, the law, recognizes the
great fact that we are laying the louuda.
ton, and that VIC must wink before Ne can
run
The system now discussed meets an our
present wants, and can easily adjust ilselfio
the growing wants and increasing wcallhal
our empire State.
In common with all old Texaus have de-.
sired to see the munificent provisions 81 tie
founders Of Texas develop into the grand
est system Of education on this continent
To aid, as private citizen ia this glorious
work, / visited and carefully examined the
finest models Of free schools il Alassachu.
sets, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylqa.
mia, Ohio>and Kentucky, last SUMMER, and
Irejoice that our Senators and Represents.
tives have cut away the abuses and shack
les which were blasting al hopes Of ffel
schools in Texas. They have. amid diff
culties and tolls known only 10 n few, laid 4
sure and broad foundation for q glorious
superstructure.
The Republican Senators who disfeparded
the party lash and party trammols a PISS
this law over the Governors vote. deserve
the gratitude Of all true Texans
RUFUs e. BUpfEsoK
Waco University, June 30 1873.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24


WE republish from the Galveston Nees, a
very sensible letter from the Rev. Rufus C.
RafleAon, President Of Waco University, on
t|e subject Of the new school law. Il viii
81 seen that this experienced teacher, as
Nell az Dr. Crane, agrees with us as to the
general wise provisions Of the law and the
probability Of les working WE'LL It is no
wonder that the army Of carpet-bag teach
brought in by the old radical law,
hoaid object 70 its repeal, for it was really
gotten up for their benefit and for political
oaect but We have thought it very strange,
shal proiessed deinocratic papers should
them IN their unreasonable cutlery. But
trust from the publication Of this letter,
81 The Ns., Is returning to reason.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24

IF the Age will point out an instance, IN
a fair election, in which majority did not
elect the candidate, we will give up the
question mooted between us. The case is
this-a majority of the votes alscays elects,
and plurality elects in some of the States,
not in all. A plurality of votes does not
elect United States Senator, or any other
officer elected by Legislature, but a ma
jority of the votes ala0ays elects. But it
would take a blacksmiths hammer to beat
this into McGary's head. We have never
advocated the nomination of candidates by
plurality of votes, but by majority of
all the votes cast, and every newspaper in
the State has had the sense to understand
this, except the Age But It is useless
wasting words on such a nincompoop.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24
cALL OF a cOUNTY ooNvENr1oN.

1t viii be seen that the Hon. T. B..
Wheeler, Chairman of the Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee of this county, has very
promptly called a convention to meet in
this city on the twenty-third day of August
ensuing, for the purpose of selecting dele
gates to the Democratic State Convention
and the Senatorial District Convention, and
to do whatever else may be deemed expe
dent or necessary for the Democracy of
Travis county" The call is accompanied
with some directions and appropriate sug-
gestions, and closes with cordial invita-
ton to ''all persons, who'feel an interest in
the welfare of the party and desire the per-
petuation of free government, to unite
with us in battling for the right and oppos-
ing what we feel is wrong and oppressive
which meets with our entire appreciation.
All good, patriotic people should now act
with the democratic party, which is the
only hope of the country.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24


Ins t0o radical Davis organs in this city
10 not agree about the State Democratic
Convention and what caused It to be called
hl Austin. The Journal says Il was the
Austin ring, and the Gazette says that it
glad 70 see its suggestions have been
adopted IN spite Of the nng Now the
great question seems to be- did the ring
eI Of did the Gazette get it, or is the
Gazette and the r,ng" one and the samel
Or own opinion Is that the Journal and the
Gazette compose the only ring there is in
dustin. Aaving both rings in their frontal
uberances, and being both led by Gov
aor Davis That adopting our sugges-
sna e an old familiar phrase Of the
aazette.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24
FOREIGN NEWS.

BY the latest news from Europe, it APP
pears thSt the Carlists or monarchists are
gaining ground in Spain, and we have little
doubt of the early collapse of the Repub-
lie France, too, viii go back to mon
archy, or empire, before long. The people
Of these countries are not yet prepared foi
self government, as we believe, and we
think the coming events win soon show it.
We should rejoice at the continuation OF
free governments in France and Spain, and
the establishment of Republics all over
Europe, if the people were fit for them.
But it is as much as we can do to get along
in this country with all our boosted educa-
ton and intelligence. and even here there
are leading newspapers, gravely discussing
the question Of how long it viii be before
the American people have Cesar and a
master.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24

MANY Of our editorial brethren are quar-
e|ing about the appropriation Of each
others news items, as II they were matters
81 mighty moment, Affecting their reputa-
ton. and to be guarded with all the watch
lalness Of a house dog We don't care what
they take from our columns, or whether
t||ey give credit or not We are always
glad. when our editorials are manipulated
~ stolen ouiright--we know the readers Of
these ilching papers win be benefited
thereby, aud it does not hurt us-we have
got used to It, and are not proud anyhow.
For some Of the stealings complained Of by
orr coiempogarics, It would be hard to pro
cure a conviction, as ii would be difficult to
prove them Of sny value.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24


tp I
eunal{ ieSt WAS tne t'ctn AXIS
81 This pIace for many ,ont 51t. l
p. 81. Ben fpIIiam ga. '|lo,|tn |.., ....
q corpse ltehcl en- 70 the hack 81 n. ...
lie MAS killed ||y Tie INDIANS al4 I
miles below this earIl SnD1af
and was brought ia D. bis YOUNGER tf.|I.
IN the condition above stated Tier. so.
four Indians that attacked him. and Pres t.1
IN there possession about thirty head
horses
Ialso learn that other raliics 81 In1Iafs
succeeded ia getting away With about Is
head of horses from about FrIo Town
There has been, within the last week. ~
less than ten different parties 81 Indians
numbering from four Ia twelstS. nid'nt 81
tins section Of country, and ga have sue
ceeded in getting aWsy with dfores eI
horses numbering from soto 100 head n
drove
A Mexican boy who made hos escape fron
near the ranch Of Capt Adams, states that
ne was captured by ten Indians IN Apelascoso
county, and that two Mexicans we've killed
where he was captured. He also states
that they passed up near san Antonio and
seven Of the Indians went into San Antonio
10 trade, and stole four horses near that
place. lie also states that they Ind been
in camp above Capt Adams ranch two da,r
when he made his escape. waiting for other
parties Of Indians 10 arrive Who were lin
behind.
The military are doing an they can 10
overtake them, and are securing the coun-
try in every direction One scout left here
Friday night. with Peat Bowles as guide
on fresh trail, but they have nol set been
heard from. We expect a good report
when they do return, rs the Captain has 81.
ders TO follow as longa as the guide can FOL.
low the trail-and Bowlcs will not lose IT
Another scout left to-day in pursuit 81 the
party that killed Ben Pulliam.
The officers of the 4th cavalry deserve
a great deal Of credit for their vigilance
and promptness in sending ont scouts, ullan
the shortest notice. ADA.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24

HOW the Rhode island mnIionsfrss
Were Made.

A correspondent Of the Providence pft
gives some interesting information about
factory life in Rhode Island forty years aro.
During summer the operatives were worked
fourteen hours q day, beginning Il ii8o 81
the morning, and working until 20 of I5
in the evening, with half an hour for l5fea1
fast and three quarters Of an hour for din
ner In winter the houffor closing ~ night
was 80, except on Saturday, when they
quit work at dark This was continued fol
a year, until n young girl employed BE- one
81 the factories died after q brief illness
Physicians decided that the cause 81 ifr
death was overwor< The mill owners then
held a meeting and resolved % shorten fhe
time Of labor 70 twelve and three nnanef
hours IN summer Ovefsccfs received about
eight dollars per week. They were enI
taskmastcrs, and beat and abused iIe olH
a1fTcs most brutality. Ono boF Was lifted
from the floor by the hair Of be bead d ri
oyerseeT, and held until the hair came out
BY the roots. IN a manufacturing village
near Frovidcncc, rope wac tied around
WEST Of young girl md She n ha
from the window over q stream oi fIf
about thirty feet below She Died m
fright Tie situation 81 The iactof
tive has been much amcIiofnied lIin
past forty years, but there 8 room 81
provemenl.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24

w have looked over .svindication Of the
iopal sesiesof School Books, ? published
by A. 8 Barnes & Co, prepared By Prof
s G. eneed their agent IN this city, and
think he has made II apparent that, what
eferobie iohal matter some Of the North
efn school books contain, TIC $3.50, n
question, exhibits g Szl fairness and i'm
paltiaiisy q ossld Sc expected from North
efn sri. Il would be difficult for either
5rIhern b Southern writers not to show q
slight bias lof their particular section in
describing the eventso Of the late civil war
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24

Tn New Orleans Picayune pronouness
ho uniheation movement in Louisiana dead
e was rejected even by the negroes, who
are expectedto attend to the funeral. From
The announcement, we were astonished that
sensible and good men should have ever
Thought Of such an unnatural experiment
Tie mourners will be few.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24

y there were Federal Offices enough for
~ the leading Radicals in Texas, there
would not be such bitter quarrel going on
among them, and we should not see the
lively descriptions Of character, with which
fhey arc now amusing the public.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24

u Is believed by those who ought to
roy. that Governor Davis is anxious to be
nominated BY the Convention at Dallas for
8 second term. II beaten, as he surely viii
BE, i win give him some claim on Grant
<for an Office out Of the State. That is the
idea. We trust he may receive the nomi-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24

Since our article, headed "a Judge in
tie Bushes, was in type, we learn that
Judge Nancy, by the advice Of friends,
came in and surrendered to sheriff zimpel-
nan az seguin, and that he is now in our.
city awaiting the action Of the Supreme
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24

Mr. Barnum, in securing another OF his
extraordinary successes in advertising, has
reawakened the attention of business men,
and has more especially startled his rivals.
1t would be interesting to know exactly
what proportion of his success was brought
about by newspaper advertising as COM
pared with that obtained through the use
of posters. This cannot of course be as
certained, but we think there can hardly be
doubt that, for the amount of money ex-
pended, the newspaper advertising brought
in the largest return, as it was also the most
necessary to the success of the advertiser.
In considering the estimate given below it
should be borne in mind that the posters,
being Of an expensive character, could not
have been used with the overwhelming eff
feet to be had from newspaper announce
ments. Advertisers should also consider
that circus business is exceptional, and the
effect to be gained from poster advertising
in that particular branch of business forms
no criterion for the needs Of the regular adj
vertiser. The statement referred to is as
follows:
s'Does advertising payl The cOlored show
bills which Barnum will use this year cost
$3.50, 600. His small bills, circulars, etc,
viii cost $50, OO0 His advertising in the
newspapers will cost 5000, 000 Total,
500, 00O, the whole of which is expended
in printers ink. What Is the result of all
this tremendous advertisingY Receipts ex-
ceeding SO, 900 a day, with a net profit Of
$50, 600 a week, 100000 per month, or
$40, 600 for the entire season. 49, American
Newspaper Reporter.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24


The juries are fully at work. One of the
greatest difficulties to be mastered is the
Babylonian confusion Of languages There
is a japanese Vice President in one OF the
sections who has an interpreter knowing,
tolerably, French; a Neapolitan who pridcs
himself upon understanding at least a little
German; Frenchman who openly and hon
estly admits that he knows every other Ian
guage than his Own but By name. Russians,
Swedes and Danes speak mostly German.
and partly very excellent German. Bashful
attempts which were made TO Introduce the
use Of the language Of diplomacy, French
as the international language 81 the iurics,
were speedily repressed by the Austrians,
who pointed out that at Paris the language
had been French; IN England English.
This had been found quite natural there,
and every one who did not understand ore
or the other Of these languages had been
left 70 get out Of the difficulty as best tie
might. The language At Vienna is German,
and the transactions are carried on IN the
principal language Of the country. The
French and English probably find this not
very convenient. but quite in order, more
%, in fact, than the nagysrs, Czechs and
other pretenti0us nations Of the poIygloi
empire. With al the Juries the most I'M
Ii0rtant wish Is 70 solve their enormous proc
lem az quickly as possible. The most Of the
labor have the separate sections apd then
reporters; these furnish the material 70 the
different groups o. the juries. The interim
ti1nal jury only exercises sort Of revision
az power 0FoF the ycrdicis.-- fsesl
Nora
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24

u We are to believe what the Radicals
ay o. each other, they are not the most
suthful and honest people in the world.
and they ought to know one another.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24

TH San Antonio Express says that s'the
Democratic Statesmen Of the 18th shows
decided improvement in its local column.
SIC aish We could see some impEoyementin
The Expfs-s-it greatly needs It al over.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24

The ST. Louis Democrats special Wash
ington dispatch Of the twelfth, says:
Governor Davis has completed the rounds
Of the departments, and raised a square is
sue on the question whether the President
win interfere in political quaFrelin a State
and regulate Federal appointments to suit
its Governor Davis demands that Punell.
L. s. marshal, Gen. Clarke, postmaster az
Galveston, Col. Whittlesy. postmaster At
Houston. Col Plats, collector Of customs
at Corpus Christi, and II 81 Taylor, col-
lector Of Internal Revenue, be removed
With the exception Of the latter. all the
above named were Union officers. and have
excellent military records and have been
regarded here as good civil officers.
3Ir. Taylor Is held to be one Of The best
officers IN the service and 3 thoroughly
honest and efficient man, and Daris's hos
tility 70 all IS based on the fact that they
do not support him cordially IN State poli-
ties Il IS not believed here that he viii
succeed with che President. since the latter
on one occasion, when Davis sent him
written protest against The appointment 81
q ccrtain person g q Feeerni judge. caused
II to BE endorsed "a substance s. follows
..As the Executive does not propose 70 IN
ieFlefe with GovcfnOr Davis IA tic matter
81 appointing State 0liicerz Il s not eeen
why governor Davis should seek 70 inter-
fcre with executive appointments
4 coon man was lately attempting tie
conversion - convict il one 81 on pfia-
ons who had shoNr some signs which were
considered hopeful After suitable eoeh-
ing. ile instructor wishing 80 make Is
teachings appropriate said
~ ATonehf you here
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24
MMT HEhInsA


III acknowledge very handsomely
printed invitation q attend the Kansas City
Patron the nlli Of september next. i
eilI lal rc days and win be very interest
inc. no doubt. a programme aud list Of
pfcniuns accompanied the invitation.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-24

THE following we clip from the Yicks-
burg Herald Of the 9th inst, paper that
is first-class authority about everything,
and give it place in our columns with no
little pleasure, as we regard the informa-
ton contained as altogether important to
the success, and prosperity Of this section Of
our State:
''We arereliably informed that the North
Louisiana and Texas Railroad was formally
transferred to Col. Thos. A. Scott in Balti-
more last week Yice-Prcsidcnt Wallace,
who has charge Of construction on the Texas
Pacific, was instructed to suspend opera
tions on the eastern division, and c0ncen-
trate his entire force with the least possible
delay, on the gap between Shreveport and
Monroe. With this large corps Of organized
and disciplined railroad laborers, It Is
thought the work can be completed IN four
months. At any rate, such IS the informa-
tion We receive, and It comes pretty 1irect .
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06
By the Seaside.

By the sad sea-shore at eve l stand,
Holding on to my hat with one hand.
The sun has sunk meath the silvery sea;
The autumn breeze blows a-cold to me.
Why do linger so late alone =
There's charm for me in yon waye-washed stone
Long years ago, when my life was young,
In the golden time that poets have sung,
Together sat on that stone so wet
How sharp it was | remember yet
asked her, Lucy, you'll be my wife,
Darling, love you far more than life"
And then she answered, "I am so vexed,;
But I'm TO be married, this month or next.
+" should have told you. . Always a friend.
I'd no idea. 80" So on to the end.
Soon were you married, my, love my dear;
And soon your husband found out, | hear,
That you had temper: and he-ah, well,
How much you try him no words can tell.
No wonder love, by the sounding sea,
The place where Lucy said " No to me.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06

French vine-culturists now protect
their vines from the blighting spring
frosts by the use of the smoke of coal
tar. They place small caldrons. of the
tar at intervals of about fifty yards from
each other and two hundred yards away
from the vines, in the direction of the
wind, and, as soon as the grass shows
traces of frost, set them on fire. The
smoke completely protects the vines.
The weekly Shasta courier., 1873-12-06

Washington Irving received $24O, 900
for his literary labors. In that respect
no American author has equaled him.
Bayard Taylor and Longfellow have
made about $50, 900 each by their books.
Taylor. however, has good proprietary
interest in the Tribune, which enables
him to live in good style abroad, though
he is man not given to show. OF the
later American authors, "Mark Twain"
has probably won the most coin, and he
is as thrifty with pence as with pen.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-06-02
Something for Philosophers Who Study
the Mind.

Conductor Bradley, Of this city. who
was killed. with others, by a railroad
accident OH the Hartford and Water
bury road yesterday, was on Il ca6oose
car at the time the train reached the
broken rail. The instant he felt the
shock he knew the car was oil the
track, and sprang for n brake. II was
his last act. The next instant he WAS
killed By the crash, and his skull was
broken. When picked up part OF the
brain was visible. oozing out; but the
true and faithful conductor was able {"
speak. And these were the werds he
uttered. the last he ever spoke: :. Put
out the signals tor the other train =
The lichtnins-like suddenness of the
crash. though it deprived him OF all
consciousness OF everything happening
subsequent to the instant when he
iuniped to seize the break, did not blot
out his vivid memory Of the sensation
he had at that moment oil fate. There
was the sense Of impending danger,
still OF the necessity Of instant action
to avert It. That consciousness re-
mained, during the ensuing few min
utss In which the crash had come, and
the faithful conductor had met his fate.
-Hduiiord Times.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-06-02
MARAH.

!. The ,onc were swee,er and better
II ONLY the thought were glad"
Re hidden the chafe OF the ie,ter,
The scArs OF the wounds you have haa'
Be silen, Of strife aud endesvor,
But shout OF the victory won!
You may sit In the shadow forever,
II only you'll rinS Of the sun.
There are hearts, You mnst know: over tender
With the wine Of the Joy cup OF years;
One might dim for q moment the sp!enuof
or ewes unsccr.tomed 10 tears;
So sipS, II you must. With the cladness
That brimmed the lost heart OF your youth,
Lest YOU breathe, in the sonS and Its sadness,
The secret OF life at iis truth.
O. violets, born Of the valley,
You are sweet In the sun and the dew;
But your sisters In yonder dim alley
Are swceter-and palcr-than you
o, birds, you are blithe In the meadow,
But your mates OF the forest love;
And sweeter their songs In lis shadow,
Though sadder the singing thereof
To the weary In llfe's wildernesses
Tn. soul OF the singer belongs.
Small need In your green, sunny PAGES,
Clad dweIlers. have YOU OF my songs.
For you On the blithe birds OF The meadow
Trill .ilvery sweet, every one;
But cannot sit in the shadow
Forever, and sins OF the sun.
June Ore,fand.