The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-18
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THE DEmocnATIC CANDIDATE.

Our ticket for the several State Offices
was selected out Of many worthy aspirants
by the largest and most talented convention
which ever assembled IN Texas. It would
have been strange if such patriotic body
Of intelligent men from every portion OF
our Empire State had presented, at time
like this, set Of candidates IN any respect
unworthy the support OF the whole Demo
cratic party. They had excellent material
to choose from, and they could scarcely fail
in making wise selections. And this they
did, and the approving voice of the real
people Of Texas is now heard through all
its length and breadth. There is but one
expression in the Democratic press and
among the Democratic masses every where.
It is, well done, good and faithful
servants
One thing especially to be marked, N
these days Of corruption and misdoing, is
tho purity OF character which distinguishes
all our candidates There is not speck on
the fair record of either. AS citizens in
private life, they have been beyond re-
proach and all are highly respected and
honorod in theirrespective localities by their
: neighbors and acquaintances. Every body
would trust them with untold gold and rely
upon them with perfect confidence in all the
varied transactions of private life What
better security could we have for faithful
discharge OF public duty9 Talent, educa-
ion and information, without honesty, arc
dangerous in Office and not to be trusted
They only enable bad men to do greater in
ivy to the public. But when these quail
.sies are united with pure hearts and patri-
otto feelings, We have all that could be de-
sired in public servants, and in Demo-
&c republic all officials are nothing more
fshould be nothing less. The candi-
oasess Of the Democratic party of Texas
combine all the qualities Of head and heart
necessary for them to perform their various
official duties to their own honor and the
good Of the whole people.
Judge Coke, who heads the list, is a man
Of sound mind and varied accomplishments
As a lawyer he stands high, and as SUI
preme Judge he gave universal satisfaction.
As a citizen, soldier, jurist and legis-
lator, he is without spot or blemish. Mod
crate and liberal in all his views and actions,
he is firm and inhexible on any question OF
right or wrong, according to his Judgment
and conscience. We could have no better
man for Governor at this time, when both
circumspection snd infleSibility are needed.
Col Hubbard, the candidate for Licuten-
ant Governor, is also an able lawyer and an
eloquent speaker He has had considerable
experience in public life, aud has always so
conducted himself, in every position, as to
gain the appreciation and paudits of his
fellow citizens. As ono OF the Democratic
electors Of Texas in the last Presidential
canvass, he was distinguished for his abili-
Y and eloquenoe, and endeared himself to
the Democracy wherever he went and
wherever his clarion voice was heard
A better presiding officer Tor the Senate
could not be found; and. if mysterious
Providence should chance to remove from
among as the chosen and loved Executive OF
the State, all can rely, with the utmost con-
iidence, on Col. Hubbard IS his successor.
Every one who knows Stephen II. Dardcn
knows him 10 DC well qualified for the posi-
ton assigned him and the very soul Of honor
10 know him IS to love and trust him.
Ills whole life viii bear the closest inspcc-
tion.-sn furnishes the strongest guarantee
d his future conduct.
We have no personal acquaintance with
Major A. J. Dom, selected for the respon-
Sblc Office Of State Treasurer. but those
Eho have known him long and best, declare
bin every thing needed in the way Of
courtesy, capability and 7anQuessionca
probity.
dr. J. j Groos, the candidate Tor Com
missioner Of tho Land Office, IS a German
gentleman % education and many valuable
>caainmenls, and, with ali, a singular mod
eaiy OF demeanor and ga absenee Of pretcn-
den, which add much TO his general char
ecler. lie came with the earliest Of his
conntrymen = New Braunfelss and has al
uass enjoyed their respect and confidence.
His profession as civil engineer, and his
long service as land surveyor, emineutly
qualify him for the position he win hold.
As long IS M. Groos is ia IL Land Office,
ne people Of Texas may BE soro that per
feet honesty win ehanctesize sll its depart
mcnis
Captain ioiiins Notth has the education.
tho Information, the experience and the ne
inement, which are reeairea io The office
. Superintendent Of Public Education IN
ihisslate, and We doubt ret &c viii EXHIBIT
50 Industry aud energy 10 che performances
60 an tie duties sppcrlaiaing b the posi-
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