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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-11-05
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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-11-05
THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND
MENT.

The people must bear in mind That
at the coming election there are sew
eral amendments to the State consti-
tuition, proposed by the last Legisla-
tlire, to be voted on for ratification or
rejection. The substance Of these
amendments il rs follows
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-22


While the ears Of the American people
are stinging with the reports Of the shame
and disgrace brought upon them by the
speculation and corruption Of the Represent
atives Of the United States government at
the Vienna exposition; while an insignif-
cant tribe Of seventy Indians are holding at
bay, and even repulsing the flower Of the
army, and numbering Its most distinguished
and gallant officers; while the Comanches
are pillaging, ravaging, numbering and
committing every kind of depreda-
ton known to savage warfare upon
the frontiers Of Texas; while a por-
ton of our own people in Louisiana are
being deprived of the local government OF
their choice, and forced into subjection to
the authority Of an usurped one, and
that too, by the power of the Federal
government, to which they naturally look
for protection, the President of the United
States is taking his ease, and enjoying him.
self in travelling about over the country.
He becomes tired of the monotony of the
White House, and finds relief from the
enJm in travel, and receiving the homage
and ovations of sycophantic fiunkies. His
conduct, compared with that of the
despot Nero fddling while Rome was in
flames, is even more censuIable, because
we are living in more advanced
and enlightened age. The head of the
State should be imbued with the wisdom
and dignity that characterizes the enlight-
ened CIVILIZATION of the people over whom he
is called to preside Instead of the culture
intelligence and sterling honesty and integ-
rity of our earlier Presidents, we have to-
day the mountebank, the gift-taker, whose
ear is deaf to the cries of justice, who
recognizes no merit but that of the present.
maker; and whose heart does not respond
to the demands of the country for the
maintenance of her outraged honor and dig
nifty, and for the preservation of her tar
nished glory.
How soon shall we return to the honesty,
to the grandeur and glory of the days of
our fathersl Alas! how we have fallen in
these evil days.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-22


Fer some time We have noticed dispo-
stion On the part Of the press in many re-
gions of our state to complain Of, and even
censure with severity. the tardy procedure
Of Onr Legislature. This. we do not hesi-
tate to affirm, Is unjust to our lawmakers,
especially unless accompanied with proper
recognition ard statement OF all the difficult
tics that environ tho position. To legislate
Tor broad and diversified territory, With a
population representing every nationality
Oh thc globe, with wonderfully varied
resources and produsss and many
new interests and enterprises bat Just
inangursted IS certainly a very difficult and
almost hcrculeah work. bat add 10 all
this the clogs ana antsgonizing machinery
Of partisan politics and yon have situation
rarely ever met with ia the history Of lceis-
lstiou That tie Radical preso should COM
plain and censare viii. severity, IS but
natural ard was locked Tor By all, bui that
he psnocplic press should chime n and
r5ye "a and comfort. has surprised many
earnest and faithful workers in the Lseisls-
tore The record Of no usn's life can be
made or patH his denise. and eren then its
soi RESULT canuos bs knovn until tho moral
ana intellectual icrcl ~ hss put IN motion
Aa' hafe worked out theil Legitimate
lht rhinetn'h Iefisaiare -anno.
81 t,asprsd uatii & 81
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-22


This is a question which has no business
before this House, and over which this
House has no jurisdiction. The last Legis-
lature passed this act making this contract
with these parties. If it give any rights
they are vested and no action of this House
can deprive the parties Of their-nght. It is
before the courts, and there let it remain
till the courts decide the question. Itisan
issue which should not be forced upon the
people.
This House has no right to decide the
question of fraud, and cannot, for the rea-
son that it has no evidence Of fraud and can
form no correct conclusion without evil
dence.
And further, in condemning the last Leg
islature for the passage Of this act, it con-
demns those recognized as leaders Of the
Democratic party. His immediate prede-
cessOr on this floor, McClane, voted for this
measure, had been endorsed by his constit-
uents for reelection. but was called to fill
higher position-that of Congressman
by the strongest Democratic district in the
State
Believing the Legislature is thus assum-
ing the functions which belong to the judi
cial department of the government, he
votes no.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-22

One Of The most important interests
Of a very large portion OF Texas is the culti-
vation Of timber. The great defect of
American craftsmanship and enterprise is
the almost exclusive attention to matters
that promise a speedy return for the invest
ment Of labor and capital Consequently
an outlay that offers retarn only after
years of working and waiting, secures but
an Indifferent and careless consideration.
England is discussing, examining and
preparing for the probable short supply
of coal that cannot take place for more
than century to come.
This may be an undue attention to the
wants of the future; but who will assert
that State or nation should not look well
to the welfare of posterity, at least when
this attention costs but little and will make
large return in few years Twenty
FIVE years ago, the yiceroy of Egypt planted,
at heavy expense, immense groves of tim
Der, in the vast deserts within his domain,
that had been sterile and barren, and with
out rain, during six months of the year, for
ages, and to-day, large tracts of land within
that territory is the most productive land
in his empire.
We have always been fully satisfied that
the drouth in many portions of Texas was
owing to the absence of timber. We be-
lieve thewhole of the country from Austin
west and south could be freed from drouth
and made much more valuable for agricul-
tnral and grazing purposes by the cultiva-
ton Of large groves of timber. Even if
this result could not be reached the fortune
secured to large landholdeTs would be better
than any other investment they could make
for their children. In many Of the older
States of our Union, and in some of the
new prairie States, the matter has been be-
fore the Legislature. The prime object in
the cases above referred to is to supply the
deficiency of timber for firewood and build
ing purposes, As we need but a limited
amount of firewood, the tops and limbs of
the trees would supply this. Our own ma
tive Bois dare, if planted on our rich prai-
ElCcs WOuius III bcu years, AuAAlSu ASHCc
posts that the engineer of the Pacific Rail-
road, in his report, pronounced indestructa-
hle timber. This timber is not only native,
but full of thons that will protect it
against the depredations of stock.
In Illinois hundreds of acres are planted
in the peach tree and yield fortunes from
the fruit, and immense quantities of fire.
wood. In all these States the cultivation
Of timber is encouraged by special legisla-
ton in some cases by money grants in
other cases by exemption from tax and
other favorable legislation. Among the
many absorbing topics FOR legislation
We can hardly hope that immedi-
ate action. can be had, but We hope
that something definite may be matured by
the next Legislature, and even this Legisla-
t,lre might appoint committed 10 investigate
the subject and mature some plan for future
action. In the meantime, we would urge a
careful consideration Of this subject on cur
planters and large landholeers. tits worthy
Of serious attention. It wiz pay, and pay
largely, and requires but small outlay Of
capital and a little patience
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-22

In the year 1889, the Congress Of tho
United States submitted to the thirteen
States, then composing the Union, an
amendment to the Constitution in the fol.
lowing words: mo law varying the com.
pensation for services Of Senators and Rep
resentatives shall take effect until an cleo
tion Of Representatives shall have inter
vened At that time it was ratified by six
states, and rejected by seven, but We still
have hopes Of its becoming part Of the
fundamental law, because the Legislature
Of Ohio has just ratified it, and We expect
to soon hear OF a sufficient numberof States
doing likewise to carry it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-22

Mr.. H. G. Thompson, of the San Antonio
Herald, in letter to that paper dated Aus
tin, May 10, pays the following just tribute
to the managers on the part of the House,
conducting the impeachment case Of the
State against Judge Scott.
His mention Of Senators hing and Finlay
reflects, we believe, the sentiments Of all
disposed to give merited praise TO just and
honest Legislators
Yesterday We visited the Capitol and wit
messed the proceedings In the Senate,
Judge Scott was on trial for high crimes
and misdemeanors. The managers on the
part Of the House are Judge Ireland Mr..
Savers, Mr. Payne, Mr.. Bewley and 1lr.
Sebin. three able attorneys, any one Of
whom is more than match for the able
counsel retained by Judge Scott. The trial
occupies the morning session Of the Senate
to-day.
The Senate is q tine-looking and very dig
nifed body Of men, and, with the excep-
ton of Senators Ssyers and Hail. have an
reached. and some have passed, the merid-
ian of life Our own Senator, II. G. King,
is one Of the ablest men in the Senate, and
is universally regarded as man above re-
proach and devoted 70 the service of his
constituents. When he takes the hoor- II
IS for the purpose Of saying something to She
point. and when be has said il ne takes his
seat feeling that he has done his duty
Not q man in the Senate has more influence.
We regret to add that he Is In delicate
health. caused from over work. Senator
Finlav is very popular. and is one Of the
finest speakers in the Senate; he stands the
wear and fear OF Senatorial life very well.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-22

Of State policy A new code Of political
ethics must be adopted which could
only be sec BY compromise.
An immense amount Of local, but very i'm
portant matter, was pressed upon the Leg
islature, which required much time to per
feet and pass. Innumerable railroad char
ters were to be passed and Others amended,
which brought into collision many personal
and local interests, which all had.to be har-
monized before they could bemade effective
in developing the resources of our great
State. We feel fully warranted in sayingto
our people throughout the State and to the
press: your representatives have labored
necessarily in the committee room and in the
halls of legislation for the best interest Of
their constituents. Besides the very large
amount Of work already perfected, they
have before them ready for final action, an
immense number of resolutions and acts,
both local and general, which they will no
doubt pass, and we still hope they will
leave no important matter unfinished, al
though they may have to protract the ses-
sion of the Legislature to secure such result.
The State can well afford to pay them for
their services, and the people will heartily
endorse their policy if it secure for them
that prosperity they have right to expect
We feel satisfied the Thirteenth Legislature
will record a new era in the progression and
development of every moral and material
interest of our State, and if we are but
true to ourselves, and to our great common
wealth, our brightest hopes win soon be
an undoubted reality.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-22
The Gulf, Colorado and santa re rail-
way Company.


Editors Democratic Statesman:
Being an old citizen Of Texas, and wish
ing to see our glorious Lone Star" pros
per and become a great State, and believing
that it VIII become 50 at some future day,
with the proper railroad facilities. / desire
to make only few remarks through your
valuable paper upon the heading Of this ar
ticIe. was prompted to do so after having
read an article under the same heading in
your issue of the 10th inst. fully concur
with '.yesiter IN all that he said, but do
not think he said enough upon the subject.
We all know that railroads in the right
place, are good thing, and should be en-
eonraged by all good citizens. And Il can
not De said that the Gulf. Colorado and
Santa Fe road is not a good thing FOR the
whole state The bill incorporating this
company has already passed. the House,
and is nov. before the Senste, and It has
good prospects Of passing shat honorable
body.
A glance at the names embodied in the
charter for the road is sufficient proof that
should q charter be granted, the road
VIII be Immediately eommenced-at least
within thirty days after the passage 81 the
bil desire here ~ mention q lew of the
gentlemen embodied IN the charter, most Of
whom arc residents Il Galveston, and our
State. and men with capital and with them
there IS no such word IS faii 70 sag nothing
of others assdciated NTH them. residing %
Phiiadeiphia. New York and in the n esf
who have unlimited means H their disposal.
VIZ. Albert Eomerrillc. n J. Willis. B. O.
IL N...II I..nff..r -
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for I know yoh have but little space 70
spare), wish to insert a telegram from
some Of the gentlemen mentioned above
residing ID Galveston, addressed to.
Hons. THos N. JOSEPH and JOS. ADR1ANcr
House Of Representatives.
We want the charter; are in earnesf.
It is a part Of the future Of Galveston.
Signed. NJ Brown, NJ Kopporel VIM.
R. Smith, n B. Yard, A. c. Mckeen, p. J.
Willis, A. somerville, j. P. Davie and
Leon Blum.
These gentlemen are al well known. and
are interested in the future Of our State,
and they certainly mean business.
w. X. LITTLE
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-22


The journal Of yesterday contains the as
sertion, that '4he rexoIution in the Senate
as Il terms it, on last Monday, win put On
end to oil legislation during the present ses-
sion. This is tantamount to threat, that
Republican Senators, viii clog the wheels
Of legislation, and thus prevent any further
action in that body on any subject. We
earnestly depgecate any sach revolutionary
movement of this kind and sincerely hope
that there is enough honesty and patriotism
among the Republican Senators to defeat
any such deyilish Vaccinations. But II We
are not permitted to realize consumma-
tion 50 much to be desired, If it is deter
mined that the wheels Of legislation, in
great and important matters that concern
the people Of the whole State, are to be
clogged with the mud Of Radical opposition,
the Democratic members of the Legisla-
ture win not be held responsible for the
non-passage Of needed public measures.
The Democratic party can very well af-
ford to stand-a clog just now, or an ad.
journment, about as well as the Radical
party.
II you can get along without a general
appropriation to defray the expenses of the
present administration, without appropria-
tions to pay the State police and public
school teachers, then we can manage to
worry along until next fall, with the new
legislative apportionment, and the bill
providing for a general election then, which
became law last Monday without the Gov
ernor's approval
You'd better consider, gentlemen; yes,
consider Upon your heads will rest the
consequences of whatever evils that may
result from such extraordinary conduct.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-22

A destructive FIRE occurred in Calvert last
Sunday morning. It broke out in Reads
saloon, aud destroyed half block of build
ings The following is a list of the princi-
pie losses; John Orr, grocer, S1s,OOOi
Sanger Bros, dry goods, $25, 600; A. c.
Reads saloon, $4,000; Sam Grillo, restau-
rant, $4,000; Redding & Lumpkins, sad
,llcrs, si2, 600; Thomas & Garrett, drug
gists, $85OOi salter's building, $1,000. The
BARRIERS, sailors, boot and shoemalxers We're
aII burned out Their loss ia thought to
be $780, Most of the losses are thought
to be covered by insurance.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-22

A joint resolution passed the House a
few days since. requiring the Comptroller to
issne his warrants Oh the treasury FOR ma
turcd claims, vhenever presented, and the
Treasurer to indorse on them the date Of
presentment Tor payment when there is no
money in re treasury, and 70 endorse that
fact on them also. aad providing that al
Warrants shah draw interest at the rate Of
ten per cent. per annum from the date Of
such presentnleat Tor payment until paid.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-22

The Senate met yesterday morning, pur-
suant to adjournment, and everything
moved off as quietly and as easily as well
trained team. We are glad that all
returned from the fair in a good humor,
and with their passions cooled down, and
hope that a noble and generous spirit of
concession, which was foreshadowed in
Senator Flanagan's address when he resigned
the presidency of the Senate at the con-
vening of the Legislature, will yet
prevail in that body, and continue to the
close of the session, and that their labors will
be blessed with harmonious termination,
and the appreciation of the whole people.
A resolution was passed dismissing the wit
nesses in. the Scott case, and authorizing
their payment at three dollars per diem and
twelve and a half cents mile.
Senator Franks introduced joint resolu-
ton authorizing the President of the Senate
and Speaker of the House to adjourn theiI
respective bodies sine de on the 25th inst,
which was laid over under the rules.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-22

Yesterday morning the Senate passed the
House bill authorizing parties to bring suits
in the district courts, to establish their
claims to headlight land certificates, and
bounty and !donation warrants. This is a
very important measure to old Texans, and
is but an act of justice to those who bore
the brunt of the struggle for independence,
and who were too Swen off in this worlds
goods, or too proud to accept the bounty of
the government for their noble and self
sacrificing devotion. to duty, but who have
been stricken with poverty by the casualties
of misfortune in their old age. This relief
comes at time when it is needed and will
be appreciated.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-22

Prof Wm II. McGuffey, authoroi a series
Of school hooks, and Professor Of Moral
Philosophy at the University Of Virginia,
died on the 9Th inst, in Charlottesville after
along illness
II is with feelings Of the deepest regret
that we have to record the death of our old
tutor and preceptor DR.. McGuffey was a
ripe scholar an eminent Christian gentle
man, and was beloved by every one who
knew him.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-22

The editor of the Cleburne Chronicle
goes into ecstacies over some specimens Of
silver ore found in the neighborhood of Al
varado, in johnson county. He threatens
to lay down the quill, and go into the min
ing business. We should regret to lose
such valuable confrere, but then you
know brother Gillum ''our gain might be
your eternal loss.n
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-22
The Reason why Texas Towns do Not
Become Large Cities.


n lfispd in Mississippi. who visited Texas
last winter and spring, and who made an
extensive tour Of the State during his visit,
has written us letterupon his return home,
IN which he makes some severe, but we
must acknowledge just, animadversions
upon our people He speaks in the highest
terms Of praise Of their distinguished and
even lavish hospitality, but accuses them Of
controlling desire to overestimate the
importance of their embryo towns and
cities, and to make fortunes too fast He
says that the value they place upon city
property is ont Of all proportion to the value
ef country property, and that the high
prices at which town and city property is
held, viii prevent them all from ever being
large cities.
lie alludes particularly to our own beau
tiful s'City Of the Hills, " and reads us a Sc
verc lecture. He cautions us against this
policy Of exorbitant prices, and while he
has no desire to invest himself, but being a
gentleman Of prominence and. extensive ex-
perience, he unwillngly predicts for Austin
that all Of her hopes Of ever becoming 8
large and flourishing city win be blasted,
unless her property holders reduce then
prices very materially That unless this i:
done before our railroad facilities in
crease much more it will be too late,
That new and litherto mthoaglt Of towns,
e'tb leS ssiuediQte qrelentions, viii spring
aH i1 ruin rs by absorbing our trade and
nbetne
NJ feggct 70 acknowledge tllst there Is
n0ch truths this aud wish TINT the warn
iag oola l,e Needed 10 our headers gener
ally know Why tie city of Houston ]:
iecsied phefeS Isl It isscven miles above
xhe was sorn.essy considered the head 81
nsnession % lluIalo Bsyoe ard betweer
tisffislase and Houston the navigation Is
slill tie most difficult portion Of the Bayou.
ainii landing he immenss sums 81
meses tisat have been spent in cleaning it
i The reason simply tl.is Harrisburg
,sas thoaett "a ethe site Of the great cit.
81 b future, and spectators rushed il
and bought she land and held itat enor
noss's hlsa prices Which business mon q
s means refused % pay. such men sAl
ea. aons fiofchius. Daghy and Others, viii
sin rarst, bnt seng hea'is end indomita
ae heaght op The land when
lese S aps situated. seven miles ab9y'
iIareshor 5n1 old Il oui 8 reasonabl
rh trade attracted the stcam
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-22

CHARcoAL FoR -PouITnT.-Thc benefit
which fowls derive from eating charcoal is,
j believe, acknowledged. The method Of
putting it before them is. however. not
well understood Pounded charcoal IS not
in the shape IN which fowls usually find
their food. and consequently Is net very en-
ticing TO them. ] have found that corn
burnt on the cob, and the refuse-which
consists almost entirely 81 the grains re-
dnced to charcoal and still retaining their
perfect shape-placed before them IS
greedily eaten by them, with a mafl<ed im-
proyement in their health. rs Is shown by
the brighter color Of their combs and
their sooner producing greater aver
age 81 eggs to the 8ock than before
Poultry World
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-22

We understand that the heavy rains at
Houston have immeasurably increased the
fun at the State Fair; but we ask to be ex-
cused from our share Of the fun Of wading
through the mud.