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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11
4 aRATIFICATION.


We have mover exhibited any inclination
to oveFrata the services of the STATESMAN
to the cause Of Democracy in Texas, or to
be at all boastful of its course or influence,
but We cannot refrain from expressing our
qualification that the determinations of tho
late Democratic State Convention have been
in almost exact accordance with the cOun-
sells given in onr columns, and that by the
platform, Adopted with such singular una
nimity, they have given US the highest COM
pliment which could have been paid us.
Almost alone, We defended the main acts of
the last Dem0cratic Legislature from the
fierce attacks Of the Radical presses, while
many Democratic journals were falteFing and
hesitating in their commentator, and some,
even, were open in their denunciation Of its
conduct. We saw, at once, that attacks on
the action OF Democratic Legislature were
attacks on the Democratic party, and were,
in truth, the most serious blows that could
be inflicted upon il, and We buckled on our
artnor for its defense, not only because We
believed il our duty as a faithful Democratic
orssu, but because We believed ats conduct
to have been right and proper under the
circumstances. For this VIC were accused,
by several journals protesting Democracy,
Of an attempt at dictation, and they as
serted theirpriyilege Of condemning, at their
pleasure insisting that the Thirteenth Leg
islature had acted in opposition to the
viii Of the people Of Texas, and
especially the Democracy thereof, and
that & could not be sustained. The
unanimous verdict Of over eight hundred
representative Democrats from every portion
Of che State shows how mistaken theT we're,
ana with what indiscrction they acted in
Joining IN with The Radical clamor about
the school bin, che printing Law. the aboli-
ton Of the police. etc. The action Of the
late ..ss-osllefe Democratic Legislature, as
one Of these protesting journals called it,
has hasn fully endorsed. as it deserved to
81, and NE are now glad 10 see that all unite
in expressing their appsobaiion Of what has
been done, while one alone has had the face
70 pretend that it vas just what il wanted.
aud continncs is abuse Of the STATESMAN.
We refer h ihe STATE Gaatie, which has
l6en repudialcd BY tho Democracy Of
Travis and which. from its Well known in
timaey with ana advocacy q Governor
Davis. shocld - longer have the confidence
re any trae Douoeraf, whatever it, pretcn-
sions may D..
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11
TIE RADICAL RARREouE.

The Austin Journal informs its readers
that the Radical campaign was opened on
last Saturday by a barbecue and public
speaking. 1t says, also, that 'itwas one of
the largest gatherings of the people since
the last gubernatorial canvass. = It is poll
tic, Of course, for the Journal to try to keep
up the spirits of the Radicals at distance
by these representations, but our informa-
ton with regard to this barbecue is Of a
very different character. 1t was held at
the old barbecue grounds, north of the
city, and turned out a decided failure.
But few white people were there and not
even many negroes. Whether this last fact
was on account of a camp meeting
going on at the same time in the county, or
whether the negroes became discouraged by
the imposing numbers and array of the
great Democratic State Convention, just
concluded, we cannot say, but the fact re-
mains An attempt was made to get up
procession in the city, and an old wagon,
with band of music, went up and down
the streets, but at the final start for the
grounds, as they passed by our Office, we
noticed only a few old negroes and
children of both sexes, jogging along
after the band in scattering way,
making the whole thing look very
ridiculous We understand that Governor
Davis complains that the Democrats will
not turn out to hear him, Why should
they? They now know the man thoroughly,
all that he is and all that he has been, and
they can have no curiosity to take any
trouble on themselves to hear SO poor
speaker attempt to vindioate himself or to
abuse the Democratic people of Texas.
The truth is, the white Radicals at Austin,
if not the negroes, were struck with dismay
at the overwhelming numbers of the Demo
crazy, assembled in our city during the great
convention. And when they saw the har-
mony that prevailed, the excellent platform
of principles and the strength of the ticket
selected. they knew their fate was sealed,
and their hearts sunk within them,
and their faces were q sight to see. No
wonder their barbecue was Q failure. No
doubt they were sorry they had attempted
to get up one Immediately after the State
Democratic Convention. But they expected
different results. They foolishly supposed
the Democracy would quarrel and fight over
the railroads and the bonds, and have split
in the party, and, with this fond hope, they
arranged their barbecue, and meant to have
a glorious time. But ''the best laid schemes
Of mice and RAIDS" will often fail, and the
poor things had very sad and melancholy
affair altogether. All that could be done,
when the funeral was over, was for the
Journal, whose many editors are not-ever
burthened with any conscientious seruples,
to make blow over it to deceive their
friends abroad.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

A Democratic State Convention Is now
assembled at the Capitol Of the State. It is
not railroad convention, nor an anti-rall-
road convention. Democrats differ about
railroads. It is not strange that they Do
1t would be strange if every Democrat out
Of $50 or more now in council should al
think exactly alike about railroads and tie
international Company and its bonds. But
if they arc all true Democrats there can be
no difference Of opinion about what the
principles Of the Democratic party are.
Now, as we have heretofore said, We are in
different about candidates, but We are not
Indifferent about Democratic principles or
the Democratic party In the squabble
over candidates, let it not be forgotten that
weare Democrats, and that we should speak
clearly on the point Of Democratic princi-
pies. It is the bounden duty Of the present
convention to say that it clings to the old
Democratic party-that it wants no other
that it opposes all new parties, and will
stand by the old land marks. The effect Of
this distinct declaration on the part Of the
Democracy Of Texas can hardly be over
stated. It viii be felt throughout the length
and breadth of the Union. Remember
that your labers win be mostly in
vain. Speak out and speak boldly
The eyes Of the true Democracy everywhere
are upon you. Send forth your cheering
voice TO the unconquered hosts of Ohio.
Let the noble Thurman and TIE indomita-
bic Allen rejoice in your words Of faith and
love for the good old Democratic party.
Let there be no mistske-no lodging the
euestioa. You are Democrats or you are
not The man who Is not true Democrat
has no business in the Convention. Let it
be in all truth Democratic Convention,
and let it talk Democracy and act it pure
and undeiled.n Let it invite all good men
to come into the Democratic fold with the
certainty of honorable treatment when they
do come, but ask them to come as Demo-
Gratis, willing to abide by Democratic
decisions. Away with the idea of new
party-none is needed. The principles of
the Democratic party cover the whole
ground Of reform, and are amply sufficient
for the day and the hour. Remember, then,
above all other things, to make this decla-
ration and to make it in language that all
can understand The action of Texas in
this regard is of the utmost importance.
Don't forget that there are traitors in the
Democratic camp-men who would barter
away every cherished principle of the party
to become leaders in new one. Put your
ban upon these men,. Crush them at the
start. Sound the old Democratic trumpet
and millions viii gather around the loved
old flag.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

THE Radical papers, including the San
Antonio Express, are not pleased with the
Democratic nominations for the respective
State offices. We did not expect they would
be. They were not made to please them,
but to please ourselves, and if we are all
satisfied with them, that is sufficient Our
ticket IS hailed with delight by the Demo
cratic papers everywhere. The Radical E.r-
press need not indulge in hope of a bolt
by the Democracy of Western Texas, The
San Antonio Herald, the leading paper of
the West, says: "The Davis outfit may
hang up their fiddles." Yes, they may now
ego to grass"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

OSE Of the most pleasant affairs we have
ever witnessed was the selection Of the
chairman Of the Democratic executive com
mittee. A resolution was presented that
the committee. composed Of its thirty men,
bcrs, be authorized to elect its own chair
man. when an amendment was proposed
that Col. Hubbard, president Of tho couven-
ton, lie elected chairman. The amend
mcnt was accepted Is the body with much
enthusiasm. and though the chairman used
oscEy effort 70 flank The movement, il vas
trolted through under the action Of Vice
President siockdaie u 3 moment Not
one dissenting voice was raised against the
election 81 Col. Hul.ball. ard certainly We
know no man who could su this very ~.
zTunzille position with more ability and in
ieegity.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

rHz Austin STATEsuAE Is very mum.
When il knows who Is the lucky man, Il
win 60 for him -hark from the tomb. ~
H,so5 i9Saiscs.
II the STATESMAN has been mum" as re-
cards the candidates Of the Democratic
party. as it Was becoming for it to be under
the circumstances. and for which il has the
approved Of all intelligent Democrats
Throughout the STATE. it has never betn
saum- about it, principles. Ike the Waco
-fltgsos, but has ever expressed them bold
IS and persistcnlly, REGARDLESS q eense-
aucnces- Nobody knows what The prince
ciples nr psiiiics a TIA -ideseos arc, and i
should be the last paper tn the State to crit
ieise ne conduct d others. Il IS one q
those pretended neutral, cmasculated news
nspe1s which are really Radical in their
Aiimeats. Agt have not the luuesty and
ssar.se a. afoa &. We lssse always Had 5
coasempt iaF the vha'r intch ol ncutrai
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

WE are pleased to learn that some Of our
citizens are moving in the matter of max
ing another effort to secure the carly COM
pIetion OF the international Railroad to
Austin, by offering an inducement to the
company to do so. This is move in the
right direction, as the completion Of this
great road viii put Austin in direct commu-
nication with the Northern and Eastern
cities, and bring thousands Of immigrants
to Western Texas, the Italy Of the South.
with this outlet, and one more to the Gulf,
nearer than to Galveston, We shall be ali
right. Hurry up, gentlemen.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

Last night, upon the selection Of the new
executive committee and chairman, Col,
Winkler, the retiring chairman, was called
upon to speak. lie replied in few words,
thanking the party for the honor conferred
upon him, and saying that he had done his
utmost to secure the success Of the party.
We must take occasion to say, in justice to
Col. Minister, that he has made an able and
efficient party officer. Under bis manage
mcnt the Democratic party has attained a
state Of organization which has made it
powerful It is fully organized throughout
the State, and the canvass now opens with
the foundation already prepared for the
most complete and effective work. This or
ganization has been brought to its state Of
perfection through much difficulty, and
Col. WinkleF deserves, as he has received,
The hearty thanks Of tho paFty for his good
services.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

rHE CONvENTIoN.

r. aI
THE second days proceedings Of the con-
fventiOn have been characterized by spirit
Of concession and harmony, which promise
the most fattering results. No sectional
feeling has been developed, and while
almost every Senatorial district has its IA
vorite candidate for Governor, there is no
acerbity displayed in discussing the merits
Of rivals. A good many win doubtless re-
turn home disappointed at the defeat OF
their especial fayorite, but all will unite in
supporting cordially the nominees. The
resolution offered yesterday pledging the
delegates to the hearty support Of the nom
inees, whoever they may be, was adopted,
as a matter Of course; some expressed sur
prise that such a resolution should be Of
fered, considering themselves in honor
bound to abide by the action Of the conyen-
ton. The choice Of men who compose TINS
large body, selected by the taxpayers Of
the State, and representing their material
interests, cannot be otherwise than accepta-
bic to the majority. One cannot scrutinize
closely the delegates here assembled with
out being impressed with the fact that they
arc emphatically representative men, not Of
powerful party merely, bat of the people.
Few Of the $50 men here assembled have
personal interests to subserve, aud all win
willingly sacrifice their personal preferences,
II satisfied that the people whom they rep
resent will be benefited thereby. Actuated
by this spirit, determined to select the most
capable men, nomatter from whatportion of
tho State they may come, regardless Of per-
sonal feeling when sacrifice VIII insure
success, we not only confidently anticipate
continued harmony. but the selection Of 2
ticket which viii reflect honor upon the
party, and carry the State by majority Of
forty thousand
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

THE introduction of a resolution, con-
demning the Congressional back pay steal,
BY some member mot a member of the
Thirteenth Legislature, caused profound
sensation in the Democratic Nominating
Convention, You could have heard a pin
drop as the mover of the resolution, with
blanched countenanee, urged its passage
upon the Convention as a vindication Of the
honesty Of the people Of Texas. Il was
terrible moment for the Democratic party;
the people on one side and the politicians
on the other. The resolution was lodged;
it was ordered to be sent to the waste basket
of the committee on platform. State
Journal.
The above is a SANDER upon the Conven-
ton The resolution was presented, and
under previous resolution requiring all
such matters to be referred to the committee
on platform, it was referred and then re-
turned favorably reported upon. Not only
this, but it was without the least discussion
unanimously passed.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

THE State Gasette is announcing sundry
mobile Democrats" as agreeing with it in
the slight for principle" What sort Of
principle is it, that induces its editor 10 be
on the most intimate terms with Governor
Davis and Secretary Newcomb, the editor
of the Austin Journal Do these noble
Democrats" join with the Gasetts in eulogiz-
ing the official conduct Of Governor DAVIS,
and abusing the s'so-called" Democratic
Legislatures Is this the fight for princi-
pie, p in which they arc joined togetherl
We have branded the editor Of the State
Gasetts as a Radical in disguise, working
for the benefit of Governor Davis and the
Radical party, and he has never had the
face to deny the charge For this he was
prescribed BY tho Democracy Of Travis
county in convention assembled, and they
ought to know how he has acted and what
he Is. We warn all true Democrats to give
him wide berth.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

THE Journal says that the nomination of
Mr.. Groos is a bid for German votes. We
look upon Mr. Groos as thoroughly fitted
for the position of Land Commissioner, and
as such heartily support him. 1t hasalmost
been acknowledged tTatthe Germans should
have candidate on the ticket, and Ger
mans were invited to recommend their men
fitted for position. It was done, and now
we expect to give Mr.. Groos the united
vote of the native Democratic population
of the State. And when theyotc is cast, in
December, we think the German Texans
will return the compliment. five bid for
votes it is with an honest and capable
German.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

TIE State Gazette, in its issue OF last Satur-
day morning, again repeats its lie. that the
STATESMAN Office sought to plumber the
treasury of a quarter million Of dollars, and
praises its friend, Governor Davis, for pre-
venting it. The mendacity, Inconsistency,
tneachery and brazen cheek Of the Gasetfe
have no parallel in journalism. How any
decent Democrat can try to uphold it is q
matter Of establishment Is it love Tor
rascality or some secret hostility to the
sTATEsNAS. The Gazttte has been and is a
foul pest to the Democratic party, and
everybody, by this time, should know it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

IT gives US great pleasure 70 see our old
friend, the San Antonio Herald, standing
square up TO the platform and candidates Of
the Democratic party. We always felt It
would be 50. We desire the completion Of
the great international Road as much as the
Herald, and we believe the way is now
smoothed to a compromise and the compile
ton Of the road
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

THE Houston Telegraph desires TO know
why the Radical candidate for State Treas
urer is called Rat Munroe. II its editor
had read our articles on the Radical candi-
dates, just after their nominations, he
would have got an mixing Of the. matter.
The story Of the rats eating up quarter
masters Confederate money is well known
to the army boys. They all call him Rat
Rfunroo
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

SOME of our contemporaries arc mistaking
an item of ours about the State Cemetery.
It is that which we complained Of The
dustin Cemetery is in excellent coalition,
and an honor to the city. It is the State
Cemetery, where some Of our great dead
repose, which is in bad condition. It be-
longs to the State, and should be repaired
by the State.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

BRoTHER WERE seems to think better Of
the State Gazette since its unjusti6able attack
on Governor Throckmorton and the Texas
Pacific Road. He calls these articles table y
Win brother Webb explain the hostility Of
the Texas Central to all other railroads. It
looks queer to us.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

WE believe our friend, Judge Ireland, will
make most efficient executive head Of the
Democratic party of this State, and that he
will labor actively to secure and maintain
its perfect organization. We do not think
better man could have been found for the
place, Our confidence in him, as sound
reliable Democrat, has never faltered from
the time of our first acquaintance with him.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

WE have received the first number of the
Coaaanche Chief, a new Democratic paper,
published and edited in the town of Co
manche, by Geraldo A. Beeman. We well
come it to the list of our exchanges and
wish it much prosperity. 1t promises to be
a true exponent of the interests of the from
tier, and wants no better party than the old
Democratic party. That is the way to talk.
Whenever the true Democracy get into
power, here and at Washington City, the
frontier will be protected-not before. A
Democratic Governor would have let San
tanta and Big Tree be hung, as they should
have been
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

THE choice Of the Western Gernans and
Of many Others, has been made by the Con-
ventioa Tor Commissioner q the General
Land Office. Several prominent and
trusted Eative Democrats were rejected 10
make room for this nomination Of Mr..
Groos, Of New Brsunfels, and we have no
doubt he win receive the earnest support
Of nearly all the Germans in the State. He
Is gentleman Of large land experience,
and IS universally looked upon as a good
business man, and one in whom everybody
has implicit confidence
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

WE have heard reference made to the alb
sence Of anything in the Democratic plat
form in opposition to special legislation.
Those who viii take the trouble can find
that this point is covered by the recommen-
dation that the amendments to the constitu-
ton recommended by the Thirteenth Legis-
lature be adopted by the people. One Of
these amendments touches the point Of cur
failing special Legislation.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

''These delegates to the Democratic
Convention, are our fellow-men. "-AHstin
Journal
No, there is no fellowship between Demo-
cratic gentlemen and Radical scalawags
You are mistaken. Don't attempt to ''fel-
low" any of us, we beg. We shall be
proud of your abuse.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

WE are no particular friend of Tom Scott,
but the building of his great railroad, the
Texas Pacific, will vastly benefit the State
and people of Texas. He has done nothing
in Texas. that we know Of, that any honest
man has the right to complain about Why
then do presses, owned by the Central
railroad, open their pop-gun batteries upon
himg Why2
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

Col. HuBBARD, the eagle orator Of Texas,
that chevalier without reproach, says he
will canvass with all his power this broad
State, from the Sabine to the Rio Grande
And when he does there will be such a
waking up of the masses as was never seen
before. Verify, his oratory could almost
wake the dead.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

When the nominations for Governor were
in order, it seemed, everybody being so
bashful, that no one would make nominal
tion, whereupon Col. Teel, of San Antonio.
to put the ball in motion, nominated HIM
SELF Though done in spirit of fun, he re-
ceived several votes.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

IeNoRANcE and Democracy are twins
dustin State Journal
and Radicalism have long been
welded, and the result of this union has
been aInumcrous family, among which Cor
ruption, Deformity, Pillage and Plunderare
conspicuous. AS for their ignorance the
two last are always found smart enough for
their names.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

The Jo,trsal asserts that the conventioz
at ono time was about to break up in q roe.
This Is about the amount Of truth that 8 70
be found in its columns. No convention,
not crcn religious. was ever conducted with
more harmony and unanimity. Peace Is III
the great Democratic camp. and peace Il
win be until the 50 called Republican party
Is thoroughly put to the wall.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

WAR is the object Of ihc Editorial Con-
vention az shcunans Has i ever been
statcas Is itonI5 to have good time gen-
orally. We have never scsa any necessity
Tor these editoIiai conventions. None ever
lad ia Texas - far. have ever amountel
70 auythings = e that the Deinocretic eiii-
iors shan shake hands with tie Radieal Ell
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-11

THE Chartist, a new Radical paper at
Paris, is edited by Fred. w. Miner once,
we believe. hot secession Democrat.
When Democrat becomes renegade from
his party, he makes the meanest sort of
Radical. Miner is good match for Par
sons, who compared negroes to monkeys,
and wanted to reopen the African slave
frada