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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20
NOT DEAD Bur DYING.

The Democratic party, declared dead by its
enemies, who have long desired its death,
has been found not only alive, but fast i'm
proving in health, giving evidence Of a long
and prosperous career in the future. Its
exhibition of strength in the late fall elee-
tions has been a matter of astonishment to
its enemies and has even surprised some of
its faint hearted friends. Its more sanguine
supporters believe firmly it can never die as
long as liberty remains in this ''land Of the
free and the homo or the brave" But there
is another party, which has ruled this coun-
try for the last twelve years with an iron
hand, crushing down everything opposed to
its corrupt despotism, which, though not
dead, is sick in its whole body from the
crown of its head to the soles of its
feet, and no earthly power can save it
from ultimate death and burial. The
Radical party is exhibiting all the throes
and writings OF an early dissolution.
1t may linger on in CHASTITY agony
until the next Presidential election, and
then its last foul breath will be drawn, and
it will be dead, dead, dead. It's disease has
been loathsomc one, known as the Radi-
cal Eruption, which has covered it all over
with nauseating sores and ulcers, penetra
ting inwardly with rapid progress, affecting
flesh, muscle and bones, untIlits very vitals
have been reached, and it has become an
odious and repulsiye mass of corruption aAd
rottenness. It's death is as certain as the
rolling years-as the rising and setting of
the sun. No mourners will attend its fu-
neral When the, last throbs of its feeble
pulse shall be over and its foul carcass bu-
ried deep, so that the healthy air of free
dom may no longer be contaminated by its
pestiferous exhalations, there will be an
universal sense of relief, and a shout OF
Joy and triumph viii so up throughout the
length and breadth of the land. The black
plague is oyerl Thank Heaven for the de
liverence of the country
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20


EAGLE Pass, Texas, Nov. II, 1873
Editors Democratic StatesDian-Eagle Pass
is in delightful state Of commercial quiz
etude on account of the revolution goinQon
in the State Of Coahuila,. as il has almost
depopulated Piedras Negras and other little
towns in the neighborhood, that were the
life and trade Of Eagle Pass, ell Of the men
that could have escaped to this side prefer
ring the uncertain hospitality Of their
friends here to making martyrs Of them
selves there, for the good Of their country,
especially as their country is q little doubtful
on the point Of what is for their good.
Yesterday had an interview with Col
Winkler, who is usually the revolutionary
spirit Of the State, but for some reason be
is at present very quiet and has little to say
in favor Of, or against, either side. His in
fiuence, however thrown into the scale, viii
turn the tide either way, and the gallant
Colonel is as fully aware Of that fact as any
one. All eyes, however, are turned upon
him, and when he sounds the slogan. the
war will really begin. / also had an inter
view with the GoVernor0 Of Coahuila Wbois
visiting the different towns in his State
with the ostensible object Of becoming az
quainted, but with the real object. Il Is
feared, OF forcing contributions. Several Of
the ''Dons" who are most able 70 contribute
are casting wistful eyes nt their homes aud
native land from this side Of the BIO
Grande. In addition to their own political
difference our Mexican friends on the
otfa Latfa have our government pets 10 attend
10. Within he last two weeks several well
authenticated epoFfs have been brought
in Of Mexicans being killed within
four or FIVE miles of this place by
them. lt seems thar since tbe com
missioners have smoked the pipe II peace
with them, armed flen With Winchester
rifles, and given them reservations, they have
turned their warlike attention 70 their FOR
mer friends--only once within The last fwo
or three months have indiaBs been seen ~
heard Of on this side aad ihfh les com
United no depfcdatiOus, and tie country
around Eagle Pass and Fort Clark 3 at
present considered perfectly safe from
them. Their absence however. does not
make stock any more secure than before
Since the first Of this month twelve horses
have been stolen bg men who were not In
dians, within t@o miles Of town; and fourof
the number from within the town, six u them
belonged % the Padre, and were taken from
his heaider ID broad daylight Col Shafier.
the commander at Fort Duncan. am told.
sent q scout after them With inslrocfions
70 follow them into Mexico II necessary.
/ lave not learned whether the scout has
returned Or not.
On tie night 81 October -. The sheriff
Of Kinney county, John +. Fries, Kas
sassipated by some unknown person. Tie
authorities are arfesting every person who
was known % dislike tire deceased. upon
whom suspicion could possibly rest. AmonR
others they have arrested lady ~ position.
and above suspicion; yet it e reported here,
~.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

The announcement of Hon. A. J. Ham
iIton as an independent candidate for the
Senate in this district, which appeared in
our issue of Wednesday morning, was
not noticed from the fact that it was
brought to the STATESMAN Office at late
hour of the night after the editors had gone
home, and, of course they knew nothing of
it until the next morning. Any insinuation
that this paper favors his election or that of
any other independent candidate is worthy
only of contempt. The course of the
STATESMAN has been open, straightforward
and consistently Democratic at all times,
so that it may defy its enemies, secret or
above board, Radical or otherwise.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

The journal says ''it is for tie interest of
all railroad enterprises that Davis should
be elected How can they trust him after
turning his back on the international Road,
once his special pet! Does not everybody
know that this road was his favorite of all
the roads contemplated in this statel Was
it not chartered with his full consentl Did
he contemplate treachery when he let the
bill become law by not returning itG What
road or what interest would be safe in the
hands of such MANI He turns against his
best friends and stabs them. He is the In
carnatlon of selfshncss and treachery. The
best interests of all, the people and the rail
roads, require that he should be removed
from Office as soon as possible. When the
next Legislature meets, he should be
promptly impeached for the release of Sa-
anita and Big Tree. The law is plain and
the proof positive. The crime is confessed.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

THE Missouri Rspu6liean has changed its
name as well as its politics. 1t is now
called the st. Louis Republican. The Peoples
Tribune, the Democratic organ at Jefferson,
expresses regret at this, as it looks like a
cutting off and leaving behind al the old
cherished memories Of the past. The MIS-
souri, Republican was long the acknowledged
organ of the Democratic party and a power
in the State of Missouri. but with its
apostacy to the party which has nOurished
and sustained it so long, we think it was
right that the name should be changed.
The present name would indicate better
what is the fact, that it no longer repre-
sents the Democracy of the State Of Mis-
sour, and only represents itself and Gratz
Brown.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

THE Journal has no doubt of the election
of Davis. Gillespie had no doubt of the
election Of Clark, that generous man, who
used to pay the Governors little bills when
he travelled. The only proof offered to show
the certainty Of Davis's election is, that one
Noah Cox, on the Rio Grande, is for Davis,
and is making speeches to the Mexicans
Well, if old Noah has come down from the
ark and has declared for Davis, perhaps we
ought to give it up, but we have heard Of
Box and Cox before, and we are not fright
ened worth cent. Noah Cox! That
name ought to kill any cause that ever was
nd dnncafed
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

NONE but Gillespie would keep harping
on the silly idea that all the candidates for
justice of the peace throughout the State
will 60 with the Radicals on account of e
direct pecuniary interest. What does the
Journal take them tort A set of men as
corrupt as itself and to be governed by sim
liar motivesl The truth is that if the ed
itor Of the Journal happens to get an idea
into his head, there is no getting it out for
long time. It runs about perfectly wild.
Not knowing how it got in, it doesn't know
how to get out. Themagistrates nominated
by the Democracy arc generally among the
very best men of the country. They are
as true as steel.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20
NO. II


JUDGE o. N. RoBERTs writes from Tyler.
uader date Of November 10, to leading
citizen Of this place. We have been per-
nitted to peruse the letter, from which we
take the following extract. It is an expires
sion Of the universal opinion in regard to
our noble leader, Judge Coke, and the other
nominees of the Austin Convention:
Our candidate Judge Coke was here last
week, and made a powerful speech Of over
three hours, and was patiently and eagerly
listened 10 by very large crowd of men
ana women. II was the very thing needed /.
an able, exhaustive exposition Of the lead
ing principles Of the Democratic Marty ana
OF the principles and acts Of the Republi-
can party, both in the United States and in
Texas. Il was terribly severe on Davis and
his adherents; and what made it more cal
ling than usual, he proved fully and plainly
ali hiS cilrgcs os TYRANNY, fraud and mis-
rule, As lie progressed Il was lly an
proved by all of our leading Democrats.
and the common people say it was the great
est political speech that they ever heard
he Is making 4 grand rally every where he
goes. onr local candidates are busily can
vassing tho counties, and arousing the peo-
pie 70 register and 60 to the polls and vote,
which believe now they viii generally do.
write this 20 let you know, that oWr nOmi-
nations in the Austin Convention are re-
garded N the east as a great success, as /
knew they would be, when they were
made.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20


The election II Governor Davis will sat-
isly the whole people and place cur STATE in
harmony with TIE general government and
We win then secure the necessary aid for cur
harboFs, lakes, rivers and other public i'm
prorcu,ents. STATE JgqTnal
The Radicals throughout the Union for .
long time have had no idea Of politics dis
connected from moneyed considerations. In
thes start and early siageof the I,arty, it was
fnll q lanaticissn, aud il had The slavery IS
sue q inllame tie minds d thr people ana
create sectionAl hatred and hostility. But
slavery abolished aud the nceroes msdc
voters. with The a.tsinncnt & unrestricted
power. the party became thoeoughly cor
rupt without any axed psineirlc, ana gov
esnei on,irsly b5 lhe money iss. How to
maks tie most money cut ol rolilesis Is now
tie moin Il nos Tie only corsIderslion 81
lhe Radicals from Main % Texas. fgom- the
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

GEN. BARNEs's exposure of tke infamies
of the State Journal is disseminating vile
clique. It is so terrible that Newcomb could
not stand it, and left Austin. Singular that
he should feel chagrined, but even more sin
gular still, Gillespie, who had just taken ed
itorial charge Of the paper, has also fled in
dismay. The good book says that the
wicked flee when no man pursueth, but this
time public indignation is driving these peo-
pie to despair. Austin can well do without
them. The air is much purer.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

IT will be seen by the announcement in
our columns that the Hon. A J. Hamilton is
anindependent candidate for the Senate in
this district We are very much surprised
at this, for We gave that gentleman credit
for more judgment and political sagacity
than it appears he possesses. With his
we'll known hostility to Governor Davis, he
cannot expect to unite the Radical vote
upon him, and he ought to know that tho
Democracy will stand up squarely to its
regularly nominated candidates. If Gov
ernor Hamilton supposes that any dissatis-
faction now exists in the Democratic party
of this district with regard to its candidates
he will find himself wofully mistaken. So
far as we know the most perfect harmony
prevails and our ticket will receive the votes
of all true Democrats throughout the dis
trict. But the entrance of this new cham
pion into the field will demand renewed ex-
ertions and we call upon every Democrat to
do his whole duty on this occasion. If so,
the ex-military Governor of Texas will get
the worse beating he ever had in his life.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

The Journals ISLANDERS Of Major = j.
Dorm viii fall harmless before the people.
Major Dorm is one Of the most chivalrous
and accomplished gentlemen in this State.
he came here, it is true. since thewar, from
Missouri, and his nobility Of character
caused him to be the pick Of the North
Texas Democracy Tor . position Of honor.
he is q true Southern gentleman, and the
gallant military companion e General
Whitfield. The second districl viii give
him an overwhelming support, and no
worthisr man could possibly receive it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20
AUSTIN TEXAS. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 20, 1873.

The Journal is yainly trying to account
for the late Radical defeat in our city cleo
tion. The Republicans did not turn out,
being indifferent to municipal affairs.
Many OF them voted for Wheeler-others
were prejudiced against DR.. Taylor. The
Democrats were more active, etc, etc. This
is all stuff The Radicals all turned out,
and those who did not vote were Democrats.
DR.. Taylor was an old citizen; the family
doctor Of many Democrats for years; was
very highly esteemed. and many Democrats
voted for him, more than the number of
Radicals who voted for Wheeler, if any did,
and We do not know of one. As for activ-
ity and interest in the election, the Radicals
cxerted every nerve, and had been at work
for weeks. The true explanation Of the
matter is that There are not Radicals enough
to elect mayor in Austin. The Journals
calculations about the strength of the Rad
icals in this city are on par with its calcu-
lations of the Radical strength in the State.
They are all moonshine and bluster.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

A COSTLY ADVERTISEMENT than
a whole page Of the Galveston NeUs, Of the
14th inst, is taken up with an advertise
ment. This extraordinary advertisement is
a long and labored Radical campaign docu-
ment, well displayed with sensation head
ings, toprove the immaculate craftsmanship
Of Governor Davis and his eminent services
to the people Of Texas. We have heard
that the consideration was $1,000, little
enough to pay for the services Of the most
extensively circulated newspaper in the
State. We suppose no one hereafter will
doubt the reliable Democracy Of the Cal
weston Ne.cs Further comment is nnneces-
sary at present.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

WE noticed favorably the Tsras Farmer
when it first made its appearance in this city
under the charge Of Mr.. d. n. Dodson.
From indications in its last issue. it has been
converted into ss,mething little better than
a Radical paper in disguise. Its wood cut,
probably furnished by the dirty artist Of the
STATE Journal is as low piece Of demagog-
ism as we could find anywhere The at
tempt to get up 4 hostile feeling among our
farmers against all railroads IS As unwisc as
it is contemplate Il IS unwise, because it
is injurious 70 the best interests Of aElclasses
to get up an unnecessary excitement in this
State on this subject, and to array one class
Of our feliow-citisens against another, when
We should all work together harmonionsly
for the gcncrai good; and it is contemplate,
because i Is resolted to for the purpose Of
SELF interest, to get subscribers 10 a worth
less paper, sailing under false col0rs-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20
WE learn that the gutter artist of the

WE learn that the gutter artist of the
State Journal is in a very precarious and
critical condition. He was taken with a
violent vomiting, while contemplating his
last great work, and was borne from the
capitol to the Journal office in nearly in
sensible state. It is believed that, while
gazing intently on the finishedpicture, which
he had overtaxed his brains to design and
execute, he was suddenly impressed with
the idea that he had made great mistake
and had drawn Radical grave yard instead
of what he intended. The ass and the
goat so reminded him of Davis and New
comb that he grew deadly pale and sick,
followed by the ''black vomit," 1t is pain
full to think that he may recover.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

THE oft repeated assertion Of the Joaraal
that Col. Hubbard wrote q sketch Of him
self. and had It Published in 1859 OF 1850, is
nothing more than base and malicious
falsehood. Hon. Ben. b. EppeIson wrote
the sketch, every line and word Of IL and
uIl the praise be gave 70 Hubbard could not
tell the whole truth II regard TO this noble
mans character. Hubbard Is the political
Chcvnlier Bayard Of Texez, and in few
dsys fr0m now he people VII acknowledes
90 b. giving him aa overwhelming na-
iority.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

THE State Journal insists that the news
from all parts of the State is very encourag-
ing to the Radical cause. It alludes to in
dependent candidates or Democrats who
secretly support Davis, . who it says will be
elected. Will the Democracy take warning
from thisl Let no independent Democratic
candidate be voted sor, and spot all suspi-
cious persons Stick to the regular nonli-
nations-no matter who they arc-they are
better than hypocrites and secret traitors.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

Congress at Washington. But they com
pose but small portion Of the inhabitants
of Cuba. The negroes, now in slavery, far
outnmber them. What might follow
emancipation and universal suffrage should
make us, as well as the Cubans, pause.
Cuba, with all its riches Of coffee and sugar
and tropical fruits, might become, in a short
time, asecond South Carolina, controlled by
the negroes and fast running to waste and
ruin. Here is abundant food FOR reflection.
Let US think more about it before we come
to a conclusion
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

THE Journal has made the discovery that
Coke ''hates John Hancock, J. w. Throck-
morton and A. ]. Hamilton" The Journal
editor was never admitted to the company
of either, and knows nothing about their
likings or dislikings. OF one thing, how
ever, the Journal may be certain-their
opinion of Davis and Newcomb is beyond
doubt, and it would hardly do to publish
as an eulogy. It might do for an epitaph.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

COMMITTEES have been appointed to make
arrangements for the reception of Judge
Coke in this city. A barbecue is talked of.
We say let there be a barbecue by all means.
Let our minds and bodies both be refreshed.
There is plenty Of time fera first class bar
becue. Let the committees and the people
60 to work forthwith. Let the next Gov
ernor of Texas have a reception worthy Of
the capital of the State.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

Mr.. DENTON, Chairman of the County
Executive Committee, has shown us letter
from Col. Hubbard, in reply to one inviting
him to speak at this place during the can
vass, in WHICH the latter states, that in con-
sequence of his engagements at the ap-
proaching term of the Tyler court, that he
will not be able to speak here on his return
from the West, but that he will try to speak
here during the last week of the canvass.
Judge Coke will address our citizens on the
twenty-ninth of this month.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

Ex-Governor HAMILTON, in his circular,
says that he has been solicited by men of
all parties to become a candidate for the
Senate in this district. We should like to
have the names of the Democrats, who have
solicited him. We think it would turn out
that their shells are exceedingly soft, and
that their species would be hard to de-
termine All true Democrats will support
the regular nominations
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

THERE is now very little doubt that both
Judge Coke and Col. Hubbard, the coming
Governor and Lieutenant Governor Of Texas,
win both speak here on tie twenty-ninth
inst. Let them come. and LET the Demoe-
racy Of this entire section give these, onr
noble leaders, most rousing welcome.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

THE Amerieqa Agriculturist for November
is an excellent number as usual. We have
often had occasion to note the beauty Of the
wood engravings of this popular periodical.
The present issue has a fine aud spirited
picture of an Ayrshire COW, Beacon Belle
Price 81 so per year. Orange Judd Com
pany. 245 Broadway, New York.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

TEE Journal talks OF candidates secretly
for Davis Is Ex-Governor Hamilton one
Of the numbcrl He cannot ride into Office
astraddle the fence. Will he outwardly
support the Democratic ticket while he is
secretly pledged to Davis1
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

The Journal calls I]svis ''old Honesty" 4"
It has been making han out for some time
a much greater man than Sam Houston, and
before the election, VIC have no doubt It will
claim that he is a second Washington, who
never told a lie.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

THE Journal tells us that ''the case against
Coke is closed. That is SO, and there beng
not particle Of evidence against him, ex-
cept the statement Of Jimmy Newcomb,
ruled out for bad character and unreliable
ity, the people viii give a prompt verdict in
his favor.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

The Weekly Effort, one of the two little
newspapers issued from Miss Bacon's school
for young ladies, made its appearance on
Friday last, rejecting much credit on the
editress and various contributors Each week
these papers have new editress. present
number was edited by Miss Laura l,,binson.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-11-20

We notice that the great tin horn Of the
Radicals, lately employed to edit the Stdtt
Joara.al,s having ''pla ed outn there, is ad-
vcrtised to make sp chcs and blow his
horn in several towns efore the next elec-
ton. II he blows it On the stump with as
little effect as he did in the Journal, nobody
but himself will be injured. His career in
the Journal seems to have been both short
and disastrous. Was he anxious to leave
before Col. Dick Hubbard arrivedg