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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-19
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Aise Preservation of Game and Fish.
We believe there is nothing in the
general laws Of Texas to prevent the
killing Of game and Of fish in any
manner and at any time that people
may choose. So extensive is our territory,
and so thinly has It been settled heretofore,
that it has not been deemed advisable to
enact any laws restricting the freedom Of
all persons in this respect. Many kinds Of
game and fish have been so abundant that
few people have ever thonght of their be-
coming scarce and needing any protection.
Yet in many portions Of our State both have
been greatly diminished, and the time is ap-
proaciiing, II it has not already come, when
something should be done, unless VIC are
willing to see our woods and prairies empty
Of game. and our inland waters destitute of
fish. Blost, If not all, Of the older States
have passed laws regulating the time and
manner Of killing deer, grouse, quail, etc,
and also restricting the season and mode of
taking the more valuable kinds of fish. It
is not permitted to kill game at time when
they are breeding, to shoot deer at night by
freight, or to catch quail, or partridge, as
they are sometimes called, by driving them
into nets, and thus committing wholesale
slaughter.
So Of fish-the time Of catching them is
also defined and restricted, and it is forbid
den to take certain kinds in the rivers and
small ponds by nets, or by poisoning the
waters, or catching them in any other
way than by hook and line 1t is possible
that in some of the States they may have
gone too far in this matter, and we are not
prepared to say how far We should go in
Texas, but we are convinced that something
should be attempted in the way of protec-
tion and preservation, both of game and
fish. We think the fire hunting of deer
should be interdicted, for this is dangerous
as well as undesirable, and the netting of
quail should be forbidden- There should
be law against using the seine in our
smaller streams and ponds, by which in a
short time the fish may be utterly EXTERN
mated No poisoning of the waters should
be allowed, another dangerous practice,
and the builder and owner of any dam
should be compelled to have stairways, as
they are called, so that the fish may pass up
easily in the spring, when they are seeking
the sources of streams to deposit their
spawn. The construction of dams across
our rivers, without these necessary accom-
modations for the passage of fish, cuts off
offcctually the supply in the upper waters,
and soon brings about scarcity, if not
total deprivation. All this is wrong, and
a remedy should be provided. II was the
intention of our friend, c. S. West, Esq,
of this city, an accomplished sportsman, to
have drawn upa proper game law, includ-
ing fish as well, to be laid before our Legis-
lature for their consideration and action !;
but we suppose the great pressure of legal
business prevented him. We have thought
it proper to call public attention to this
subject, that it may be discussed freely be-
fore the meeting of the next Legislature,
that it may be prepared to do what is right
in relation to it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-19
shad I'm the Pacific.

Science has still its triumplls. He who
makes two grass blades grow instead of one
wins the appreciation of the prudent if not
the applause of the populace. How, then,
shall they be rewarded who have given to
our brethren along the Pacific coast a supply
of the toothsome and nutritious shad. as fa-
miliar as maple leaves in spring, and as well
-come as robins to the dwellers by the Hud-
son and the Connecticut? No fish Of this
fin was known to the gold hunters of Cali
fornia or the lumbermen of Oregon. They
lacked this element in the dietary provisions
of our bounteous stepmother, Nature.
Though they justly cxulted in the mammoth
proportions of occidental cucumbers and
strawberries, and the melting juiciness of
their pears and grapes, they sadly sighed
when they remembered shad season, vainly
drawing the useless seine in the bright
waters within the Golden Horn.
An association of promoters Of fish cul-
tnre a few years ago undertook to repair
the decline of our original supply, which
had suffered from ignorant and reckless
draughts upon this important staple Of food
They procured small appropriations from
this and other States, and set about hatch
ing the young fish by artificial means.
With these they have restocked ali our At
" 1ulu an CAtlut TINT Nut
catch Of the last two seasons has far ex-
ceeded those Of previous years, and still the
good work goes on. Not content with op-
Grating on the Atlantic slope, two years ago
they cent ten thousand Of the Young Try in
tin cans over the railroad and deposited
them in the Sacramento river. These passed
their first year there. Thence they sought
the salt feeding grounds Of the Pacific, and
now, grown to the weight Of two or three
pounds, they return, as IS the nature OF
their kind. TO the rivers and fresh streams
Of their youth, and are brought 70 the
tables OF thankful CaIifornians 50 the
daring experiment. OF introducing Hudson
river sllad 70 the streams which fall into The
Pacific is a success, and Il is not too much 20
anticipate that the markets Of San Fran
cisco win in few years be as well furnished
with this noble fish as are our own Fulton
Market dealers--N. Y. TelegIam.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-19
The sprlng. and TowR % Lampa.a..


The White Sulphur Springs of Lampasas
have been long known and highly appreci-
ated in Texas. They furnish a great abund-
ance of fine mineral water for drinking and
bathing purposes, and, before there was
any accommodation for people, who might
be disposed to visit them, large numbers
used TO resort there and remain for weeks
can,ped out in tents, pitched under the
beautiful shade trees surrounding the
springs, for the benefit of their health.
There are two sets of these springs, the up
perand lower, about mile apart Around
the lower has grown up the fourishing town
of Lampasas, the county seat of Lampasas
county, and there, at this time, are several
hotels very well kept we are told, for the
accommodation OF all who may visit these
famous health-restoring waters. The town
Of Lampasas is fast improving, and Mr.
A. II. Barnes, an old and well-known
citizen Of Austin for many years,
but for some time resident of
Lampasas, has lately laid off into town
lots seventy acre tract, adjoining the old
town, and lying between the lower md up
per springs. We are informed that he has
already sold many of these lots, which have
been settled on and improved, but others,
equally valuable and desirable, are yet in
the market, and can be obtained at reasona-
bic prices. We believe the time will come
when the Lampasas Springs win be the
great and fashionable resort, in the summer
season, for thousands Of people from Texas,
Louisiana, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and
other more distant States. The waters are
unriyaled in quantity and quality, and the
pure air and other healthy surroundings, to-
gether with the near advantages Of hunting
and fishing, viii make a soiourn there very
desirable. We think there viii be largely
Increased number Of people there this sea-
son, especially should it prove sickly on our
Southern coast, as anticipated by many, and
We hope TO find time to be among them for
awhile. and enjoy some Of the advantages
We have been describing.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-19

IT is said that Attorney General Williams
opinion, in the case Of the Modocs and Cap
tain Jack, covers twelve pages. After ex-
amining and discussing the laws Of war
from the creation down, he finally arrives
at the conclusion that the military authori-
ties may do what they please in the premises,
just what they have been doing the last ter
years. The report that Captain Jaek is the
son Of General Grant, who lived for some
time on the Pacific Coast, though it might
account for his pluck and determination to
fight it out on the lava line, is not generally
credited
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-19

Professor Wise proposes on the fourth Of
July next to cross the Atlantic IN balloon.
he will start from Philadelphia and land
nrolably, IN the bottom Of the Atlantic.
This is about as big foolery as sending ex-
pedilions to the North Pole. The main diff
ference Is the fewer number Of lives imper-
rilled. Suppose he succeeds, what VIII be
the benefit Yet our brosher Of the Calves
ton News thinks 'such feat would place
his name on tho list with Columbus and
Fnllan.n Whenl
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-19

InE Now York Sun says that the three
thousand copies 81 the Agricultural Report
lor tie present year viii cost $0Ota piece.
makes lbis out by declaring the expenses
81 the nhola Departmental Agriculture for
ope year q ba S17o $50, and this, it seems,
sloai ail tlsat comes from It. We notice
q many papefs of ssanding great Complaints
~ tito MANNER Is which this department Of
the Government IS managed. Magnificent
.6cinel charged. we know not with
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-19

Fs. 81 tie Statesman, can find bet
I nbjsee for satire than the 'scongres-
ieul elsbn IL the Governors State Jour
nal Tie Radical grab IN Texas outdid the
cone ional one b5 thousands II the
sonrna warts any information about either,
w. refer 4 o -. enis Ben Butler, De
Cress ard oeneral Davidson.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-19

MR s II. BAKER for some time con
necied with the Houston Onion, has bought
out the interest oi Mr. Tracy and is now
cole proprietor q that Journal, the most
ilepfishine and ably conducted Of all the
tanin'slratioa papers in this State. The
alntaiory Of Mr. Baker appeared in the
Dhion n last Spnday, and is well written
exposition of what IS Intended to be its fu-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-19

Drtl tie Infamous judge IN Louisiana,
e|efsd Kellogg Governor by ndecrce
8 it S ssh - have pocketea large
1aa. 81 money By means 81 lis official
b&'on. There arr four millions unac-
1fe f0l - somc way
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-19

THE Daily Tribune Of Jefferson has the
following neat little BIT Of satire:
''In view Of the general election On the
second OF December. work should 1f once
be commenced IN trying to procure some
candidate. When It Is remembered that
some time since an election was expected %
take place for Chief Justice, and onlg
twentT-scvcn men announced themselves IN
one DAY. Il Is easily % lle seen that We arc
going to have trouble u finding men
enough who are willing 70 sacrifice them
selves for their counfry's good We do
hope. however, that few more patriots can
be jumped up ID our country. The Offices
must Be fllcd
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-19

TnAcS's valedictory in the Houston Union
is both sad and defiant, ending with a
stanza Of poetry, which may be found in
Byron's Farewell to Tom Moore He has
'Asighs fcr-those who love him and smiles
Tor those who hate. don't care how the
SKY is, and has heart for anything he can
get hold Of Good bye, brother editor, you
may 20 at something worse than editing a
Radical paper. but we can hardly imagine
what It could be.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-19

w have the authority Of the jefferson
Tribune for saying that Colonel culberson
hae declined to allow his name as candi-
date for Governor soasre We have another
very eompesert gentleman, who has no de-
sise ~ che Govemoship. Colonel culber-
son came yes9 pear getting the nomination
for Congress last fall in the Third District,
instead oi Mclean, and would have OBJ
tanned t but for Pic two-tlsirds rule. We
aak aenin i that to be kept apl
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-19

Fa1H tie sqnibs Of the Journal, directed
agt|n4 he Houston Union IN it, issue Of
oc'ay e7ening Il would seem that there
p|li 81 the Radical party Of Texas. The
Union g be readout Of the party. We
it o. hear Baker on Tracy Shall we
rot have come delightful exposures Of each
oiheI Hill Baker 20 for every thing in
sight, and viii he see Tracy, his late part
er and 50 him hundred better These
auereis show how the Radical party is
breaking up everywhere. Let them go on.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-19

Office returns thanks for
ind ncliees given Of the acces-
cplahl Robert Joaselgn 70 lis edito-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-19

flE Sherman Patriot abuses the last Leg
islalulc for rencaline tho Sid school law.
What l,citer could 1o expected from pa-
ls having - eail6s with such name as
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-04-18
Bevond the Mississiuni

Thousands have already gone, and
thousands more are turning their eyes
towards nesV homes in the fertile West
To those going to Missouri, Kansas, Ner
braska, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Neva-
da, Oregon or California, we recommend
q cheap, safe, quick and direct route, via
ST. Louis, over the Missouri Pacific
Railroad, which runs it's sine Day
Coaches and Pullman SIeepers from st.
Louis to principal points in the West
without change We believe that the
Missouri Pacific Railroad has the best
track and the finest and safest equipment
Of any line west Of the Mississippi, and
its connections with roads further West
are prompt and reliable. The Texas con-
nectiOR of the road is now completed, and
passengers are offered frstsclass all rail
route frnm 1t Louis 20 Texas either over
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas X r.,
via SedaIia, or over the Atlantic and Pa
cifc r. T., via EInita Tor maps, time
tables, information as to rates, routes,
ETC., We refer our readers to J F. Thomp
son, Southern Passenger Agent, Oh alta
ga, Tenn, or E A. Ford, General Pas
senger Agent, t Louis, Mo- Questions
will be eheerfHliy and promptly answered
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-04-18
The Rankrnnt Law.

The provisions of the bankrupt act,
with recent amendments, are not general
" understood. A bankrupt can obtain
discharge from all liabilities incurred
previous to the FIRST Of January, 1869. as
principal debtor, and from all liabilities
in CURED since then as surety or aceom-
notation endorssr, without paying any
part Of the Indebtedness. Debts incurred
by bankrupt, as principal debtor, since
lst Of January, 1869, must be paid with
so per cent if creditors appear and prove
their claims, provided that a majority Ia
number and value Of creditors, who have
proved their debts, may grant the bank
rupt q discharge from all his indebted
ness. The only amendment adopted BY
the recent Congress does not effect ans
change in Tennessee. lt passed the
| House of Representatives January p,
! 1873, and the Senate the 18th Of Zebra
airy, heiug as follows:
Be il enacted By the Senate and House
| Of Representatives of the United States OF
| America In Congress assembled, that II
| was the true intent and meaning Of an
act approved March 2, 1867, that the ex-
emptians allowed the bankrupt by the
said amendatory act, should, and it Il
hereby enacted, that they shall be the
amount allowed by the constitutions and
lava Of each State respectfully, IS exist
ing in the year 1871: and that such ex'
er1ptions be valid against debts contract
ed before the adoption and passage o
such state constitution and laws, as wei
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-04-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Wall Paper +!

We desire to call special attention to
the fact that we have received during this
winter the most extensive and select stock
of WALL PAPER and WINDOW SHADES to
be found in the Southwest, which we offer
at the very IOacest prices
WALL PAPER in Fresco decorations,
Stamp Gifts, Bronzes, the new and ele-
CANT Oriental Micas, Satins, White
Blanks and Brown Blanks, all in great
variety and richness of style unsurpassed
in the market
WINDOW SHADES in great profusion
from 50 SO per pair upwards.
A full line of samples of Wall Papers
to be seen att III LARWILIIS, Bolivar,
Tenn, who will take orders for Wall Pa
per or Window Shades.
We are also House and Sign Painters
Orders for signs promptly attended to.
HOOK 81 LAGRILL,
326 Second street,
feb28 3m Memphis, Tenn.
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Music.

H. G. HOLLENBURG, for many years
known in this community as popular
and reliable Piano and Organ dealer, has
lately opened a large stock of Sheet
Music, Music Books, Violins, Guitars,
Flutes, Flies, Drums, Brass Instru>
ments and Musical Merchandise of every
description, wholesale and retail. Our
schools and colleges will find the prOxi-
nifty of such a house greatly convenient
Send for Catalogues of the GREAT SoUTH
WESTERN Music HOUSE, 2T4 Second Street,
MEMPHIS, Tenn. sept20 "
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RT6HT SMART The Memphis Ap~
peal last Sunday had good deal to say
about an AIR line road from Memphis to
Bolivar, Jackson and SemerVille,' but
never once alluded 10 the Memphis &
KnoxsiIle Road What is the matter
with the big Thuoderer? Is it tied up
and has the geographical genius of that
journal lost his senses and gone founder
ing about like a rudderless ship on q
ragin' canawl +? An air line from
Memphis to Bolivar, Jackson and SomeF-
vile -! Well, that's rich, considering
the fact that Bolivar is east Of Somer>
vile, Somerville east of Memphis and
jackson north of Bolivar. Rah for the
Raleigh road"
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-04-18

YoUR ATTENTION. Adams,
Wellons 4 Co, announce through the
columns Of the Bulletin late arrivals of
staple aud fancy foreign and domestic
Dry Goods, cutlery, hardware, etc, all OF
which were selected IN the cas- tern cities
by Mr.. Wellous. This latter fact is suf
fioient to convince all that the firm is
prepared to offer goods and wares of su
perior make at reasonable figures, as Mr..
WeliOns is kaown to be one of our most
cautious aud observing merchants See
card in another column.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-04-18
MARKETS.

Cotton s to II cents per pound.
BacoR.-Clear sides, Il3; Shoulders
9 Hams, I69173 cents.
Lard Re tail, 123 cents per pound.
Cofee-RiO, 25 to IS cents per pound.
SugGr.-CommOn to choice, 11@16S
per pound.
Nolasses.-75 to IS cents per gallon.
FouT.-Common to choice So so to
Sl2 80 per barrel.
NedL-Sl per bushel.
POtatoes.-Irish, 81 90 per bush; sweet.
So. per bushel..
Butter.-Scarce at 25 to IS cents.
Eqgs.-Scarce and in demand at %
cents per dozen
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-04-18
County Superintendents.
The State Superintendent has no Appoint
ing POtUer.

The opinion seems to be prevalent that
the State Superintendent of Public
Schools is vested with authority to app
point the County Superintendents. This
is a mistake. The sl ,ction of County
Superintendent is vested in the County
Courts exclusively The State Superin>
tendeRt has no control over the subject
whatever. As satisfactory answer TO
all who may think of applying for the
Office of County superintendent, We are
permitted to publish the following reply
of Col Fleming to an applicant in
neighboring county:
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. April 5, 1873.
Dear Sir You will observe upon
looking to the school law, that the Coun-
ty Superintendents are to be elected by
the County Courts of the counties, at
either the April o. July quarterly ses-
sions. They will hold their Offices for
two years and receive "such eompensa-
tions as may be allowed them by the
County Courts, to be paid upon the order
of the Chairman or Judge Of the County
Court, by the County Trustee" No
member of the County Court is eligible
to the Office of County Superintendent.
The State Superintendent has no part
in the selection ofCounty Superintendent
so that, Notwithstanding my earnest de-
sire that the County Superintendents
shall be entrusted only to thoroughly
competent persons, even q personal re-
commendation to the Courts in this regard,
on my part, might be juRtly deemed an
indeliclte assumption. Your applica-
ton, therefore, will be properly made to
/ your County Court Inasmuch, as the
| school law has not, for lack Of time, been
generally distributed aud is, therefore, as
| yet but imperGectly understood, it is
| probable that most of the County Courts
win defer action until July, aud will act
| wisely in doing 80. l shall be glad if
! your County Court shall select a person
as competent as you seem to be.
Very respectfully,
JNo. NJ. FLEMING,
State Superintendent Public Schools.
| Z. 5. My Office hencefOrth will be In the
Capitol at Nashville.
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Emigration Turning Cheap Farms
in South west Missouri

The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
Company offers l 100000 acres of land IN
Cent al and Southwest Missouri, at from
g to Sl2 per acre, on seven years time,
with free transportation from ST. Louis 20
all purchasers. Climate, soil, timber,
mineral wealth, schools, churches and
law-abiding society invite emigrants
from all points to this land of fruits and
flowers For particulars address A. Tuck,
Land Commissioner. St Louis, No.
feb7 On
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as those eoDtracted after the same, and
against liens by judgement or decree Of
any State court; any decision Of any such
court rendered since the adoption and
passage of such constitution and laws to
the contrary notwithstanding.
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Notice to Correspondents

When you write an article for publica-
tioB, write on only one side of the paper !;
use INK 4; write as plainly as you can /;
and, if possible, do your own punctuas
ton, etc. Don't leave the printer in the
dark as to who you are, but always send
your name along, whether it is to appear
IN print or not We will not publish
ANONYMOUS articles.
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H G. HOLLENBURG

Lurites has friends, patrons and the
public generally, to call on him Tat 274
Second street, Memphis, 10hen they rant
MUSIC, as he has opened the most com
pLete establishment ofthis kind, including
all kinds Of small instruments, ill con-
nection acith his iceH knolcn Piano and
Organ trade. sept20Iy
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Arrival and Departure of Trains on
the Ripley Rail Road.

On and after the 18th inst. the passen.
and arrive at Ripley at Il:30 A. n. Leave
Ripley at p n. and arrive at d iddletOn
at 4:30 P. II No Sunday traiua
w. G. FALKNER, President.
Sov u, 1872
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MAPr XVII -

Every scoundFel shall have the right
as a Congressman or Senator to vote him
self an increase of salary whenever he
feels like stealing"
But are these Republican journals
aware that the bill to which they object
so strongly was concocted in the White
House, and that the President of their
choice aud of their affections himself lob
bied most earnestly and constantly to Sc
cure its passage through Congress If
they are aware of this, with what eon~
science do they cOnfne their denuncia-
tons to the Senators and Representatives
who merely registered the viii of the
President, and who have had but s., COO
each out of that great aggregate of plum
der whereof his portion was 100000?
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-04-18

MAPLE SrRUP-If you are fond of
good things for the inner man and believe
in purchasing the best articles brought
90 market, just call at Dugan's store and
get 5 jug full of genuine maple syrup.
Nothing better. Try sOms on a SLAP
lack and see.