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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-04


We publish to-day the first resolution.
adopted by the Ohio Democracy at their
late State Convention, and the short speech
OF their candidate for Governor, the Hon
VIM. Allen, to his neighbors and friends
who came to congratulate him on his nom
ination. They both have the good old
sound, the ring of the true metal, and they
will be read by Texas Democrats with both
pleasure and profit. II any man, calling
himself Democrat, has forgotten, in these
changeful times If reconstruction and Rad
ical misrule, the leading principles Of the
great party be processes to belong to, and
does not know and cannot explain the reason
Of the faith within him, let him read over
carefully the grand resolution, which COM
mences the Ohio Platform, and he viii
there find, conciseIy embodied, all the main
features Of the noble old party, established
by Jefferson and Madison-the undying
principles Of the Democratic party, There
is not principle therein contained that is
new. They are the principles Of the COnsti-
tuition Of our fathers, as understood and ex-
pounded by the greatest and best of them.
Now, we ask, do we need or do we want
anything betterl These principles were
held and acknowledged in the days of yir
tue and wisdom, when men felt it dis
honor to do wrong in public as well as in
private life Radicalism is the new doc
trine, which has sprung from corruption, and
leads to moral and national death. If we
want true reformation we must go back to
the true faith of the founders of the great
republic. In the language of the resolu-
ton, it is good for all times and all cireum
stances, Let us cling to it as the ark of our
political salvation.
The speech of Governor Allen that is to
be, is admirable for its simplicity and plain
ness. There is no effort at display; no
rhetoric; no flourishes It sounds like an
honest man talking out the truth that is in
him. We like its substance and tone, so
suitable for the occasion. After its dehv-
cry, his friends and neighbors were all in
vited into the house and partook of the
bounteous hospitality of the new Democratic
candidate for Governor of the great State of
Ohio.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-04
A wiz worth Having.
From ihc Hannibal lNoJ Council

From the Hannibal (AIo.l Couricf.l
A gentleman who resides few miles in
the country announced his intention OF COM
ing to the city 10 get few of the necessa-
ries Of life. His good wife, who evidently
reads the papers and knows what is going
on, furnished her 'sold man" with the fol-
lowing memorandum. recognizing the fact
that these men are so stupid and always
forget what they are sent after. But here IS
the seasonable list of neeessarics, which,
though not in strictly clerkly form, is never
theless to the point, and well calculated to
make an impression on the mind
Get pound of tea.
And don't forget TO 90 to Browns drug
store and get eight pounds of copperas and
a pint of carbolic acid.
Get dollars worth of loaf sugar.
Bring a dozen lemons.
If you have a chance you had better bring
a bushel of lime.
We ought to have pound of ground
mustard and some ginger.
Get gallon of coal oil and a dem3ohn Of
whisky. Be particular and don't get them
mixed-have the coal oil put into the can
and the whisky in the demijohn.
If you see nice piece of calico you might
bring me enough for a wrapper.
Go to Orynski's and get bottle of his
blackberry syrup.
The flour is out.
Be careful and don't drink any we'll water
while in town.
Be sure and get bottle of Hamlin's
cholera cure.
We ought to have halfa dozen knives and
forks for the kitchen.
Go to McCleery's and get bottle of DR..
McCabe's black berry brandy
Don't bring any green thing home to make
the children sick.
Don't forget the coal oil and the demi-
john, and be sure to keep them separate.
Go to Cheever's and get bottle of syrup
of blackberry and ginger.
Get pint of cogniac brandy.
Keep away from them nasty ponds unless
they are filed up.
II you see any good disinfectant bring
some home.
Get few pounds of crackers and rice,
aud some oatmeal.
If you see the doctor ask him to give you
prescription to cure cholera
Be very careful and don't break the demi-
john.
Johnny needs pair of shoes.
You had better call at the drug store and
see who has got the best cholera medicine
Now don't forget any of these things, and
keep this list in your hat where you can
find it.
Come home early.
About four o'clock yesterday afternoon the
man with the memorandum might have been
seen going out Broadway with all his horse
could draw, his rOckaway resembling the
hospital supply train Of an army corps II
the cholera ever goes out in that direction it
viii meet with warm reception.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-04


declared. Then the taxes should have been
reduced and everything put upon peace
footing, but the Republican party did not
Try to conciliate or soothe the people Of the
South, neither did they try to reduce the
expenses or put stop to the rapid and un-
necessary accumulation of the public debt.
Flushed with victory, a victory they were
aided in acquiring by the Democratic or
ganization, they carried the power they
had acquired during the war into their gov
eminent OF the Southern people in time Of
peace But It Is not my purpose now TO
60 into general discussion Of these matters.
The time has now come for action, and
say to you, my friends that next to the
act Of abolishing free government would
be the abolition of the Democratic party.
What is the Democracy. Is it not a gov.
ernment of the peoplel 1t is simply a gov
eminent for the whole people, and not for
any special or particular class.
We, as Democrats, are in favor Of no spe-
cial laws that in the least look like favoring
classes. The great point now at stake is,
whether the government shall be carried ON
by the people as a unit, or by few persons
who live to ill their Golfers and enrich
themselves and their descendants at the ex-
pense of the people; sucking away at the
puouC moneys until they resemble the rat IN
the meal tub, that had eaten so much that
he could not get out at the bung-hole, and
all these men are aided in their plunderings
by the Federal machinery. Not one nifty
in the Republican party-and 10y the Repub-
ican party mean the masses, and not the
office-holdcrs-willc cry out that they want
things to remain as they now stand. No
human in the United States, who is not a
paid officer of the government, can deny the
fact that the corruptions existing have dis
satisfied nine hundred and ninety-nine out
of every thousand in the country, and the
Democracy intend that they shall have an
opportunity of remedying these evils.
Do gentlemen who hold public offices
propose any reforms! Not one of them.
We want it changed, but they have no
change to propose. If these things are to
continue as they are, what is the use of
people voting at all! What is the use of
holding annual electionsl All these office
holders want is to be let alone If'they do
not propose to listen to the circumstances
of the people, expressed at the ballot-box in
favor of reform, we had just better say to
them to keep the offices for life. These are
the simple questions before the people
Democratic N0rthBest.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-04
THE GALVESTON cOmmERoIAL.

We took occasion to compliment this
journal on its appearance, and we really ex
pected it to be a fair, sound Democratic
newspaper, such as was wanted in Calves
ton, but If it pins its faith on the State Ga
zette, paper VIGOROUSLY under the control
Of Governor Davis, we shall have little sym
pathy for it or its conductors. What does
it mean by quoting the base statements of
the Gazette about the Austin ring and Gov
ernor Throckmortonl Does not the Com
mercial know that the Gazette is
paid tool Of Governor Davis
And does not the Commercial know that
Governor Throckmorton has no connection
whatever with the international Railroad
and was opposed to the money subsidy
granted it7 If not, its editors are unfit to
manage a'leading Democratic newspaper in
Texas. Why these attacks upon Governor
Throckmortonl They are ungenerous, uncall-
ed for and highly unjust. The Commercial
speaks of Governor Throckmorton as motto
riously in the interest Of the International
Company" 1t is untrue, and the CONNER
eial should know better. We do not I'M
derstand the object of these attacks upon
true and tried men by Democratic presses,
and we warn the Commercial to steer clear
of the State Gazette, if it desires TO prosper.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-04


Edifor Dcmocratic lStateaaan-In this
mornings edition Of the Stafs Gasstte ap-
pears an article under the heading Of ssThe
Throckmorton ImbrogIiO.n which attempts
TO explain the cause Of an alteration be-
tween the editor Of that paper and myself.
and gives the said editors views on the sub
Jet.
called on the editor, Mr.. Elliott, on the
morning stated, and asked him for a copy Of
his paper which contained an article emit
tied, evil Tom Scott be King OF Texas ~
and another, which is the key TO the article
in question, entitled, IAN Expose and
which was evidently written with the ex-
press purpose Of aspersing the character Of
an honorable gentleman, whose name was
prominently mentioned as q candidate for
Governor at the approaching Democratic
Convention.
As friend Of the gentleman referred to.
demanded the author of the articles IN
question. Dir. Elicit gave me to under
stand that they were written during his alb
sence from town. / called upon the gentle
man who was thereputed author Of the arti-
cles in question, and he denied IN toto hay
ing ever penned line for the Gazette.
On my way to call on Dir. Elliott again.
met him on the street and demanded from
him who was responsible for the articles re-
ferred to. lie informed me that, being the
editor of the paper, 'he was responsible, y
but yet declined to give the author of the
articles. / thereupOn denounced him as a
liar, and periidious and treacherous scoun-
drel, and that his age alone prevented me
from telling him to the earth. stated at
the time that if he did not publish full
retraetion within two hours, would placard
him as a slanderer, a liar and q coward.
This, by the advice of friends, I was pre-
vented from doing.
That portion of his article in to-day's is
sue, which states that he would fight in
any manner compatible with the code, - is
most deliberate lie, as no such remark was
made by him-this fact is known to several
gentlemen who were witnesses of all that
occurred-and in itself displays his utter
Ignorance of such matters which positively
prohibit any "wordy replication after the
insult had passed
My completely in this matter was only in
defense of a friend, whose reputation was
most Wiley and villianously slandered, and
| will hold myself in readiness to make good
the assertions have made according to the
code or otherwise) against the author of the
articles in question. j. j. BYRNE,
Kluge's Restaurant.
AUSTIN. September 9. 1873.
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Gnsey's turtle.

A man named Gilsey, who by strict econ
omy and severe Industry, has succeeded an
getting his family a little place, free of en-
cumbrance, was fishing in Still river, near
the Beaver Brook Mills, on Sunday after
noon. After sitting on the bank for a couple
Of hours, without catching anything, he
was gratiied to see, on flat stone in the
water, swapping turtle summing himself.
The butt end of the turtle was towards him,
and he Thought he would capture It; but
while he was looking for a place to step,
the turtle gravely turned around without
his knowledge, and when he got in reaching
distance, and bent down to take hold OF
what nature disigned should be taken hold of
while handling swapping turtle, that soci-
able animal Just reaching out and took hold
of Mr.. Gilsey's hand with a grasp that left
no doubt of its sincerity Tho shrieks OF
the unfortunate man aroused some Of the
neighbors, but when they arrived it was too
late to be of any benefit to him. OF even to
themselves, for they just caught a glimpse
of bareheaded man tearing over the bills,
swinging small carpet-bag in one hand,
and they, at once concluded that It was a
narrow escape from highway robbery.
However it was not n earpet-bag he was
swinging it was that turtle, and it chung to
nm Until Hc IedChcu Tic " lllJc stIccg DIluSc,
when it let go; but the frightened man did
not slacken his gait until he got home.
When he reached the house, the ludicrous-
ness of the affair burst upon him, and when
his wife looked at his pale face and bare
head, and dust-begrimed clothes, and asked
him what was the matter, he said: Moth
ing was the matter, only he was afraid be
would be too late to church, . and appeard
to be much relieved TO find that he wasn't.
Danbnra Nsns
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the system Of u. Rouil, and asking their
assistance. They watched as closely as /
oad, put could qiscover nothing" During
many q the performances n. Rouil stood
before the fireplace at some distance from
the dogs, and made no motion WITH eifher
feet or hands, nor did he advance or retrcsf
a single step. There could therefore D. 81
communication through the motions az ~
body. The dogs performed equally well
when their backs were turned to their mas
ter, which f0rhids the superstition that thev
were guided by his eye. And the tones Of
his voice, though encouraging and cxcit-
ING, as II be were speaking TO a child,
revealed nothing that could be interpreted
rs a method Of communication. The only
superstition left was that the dogs might
be guided BY the sense of smell; but as N.
Rouil stood at some distance from the table,
and could not have known beforehand.
what words would be called for, it was i'm
possible that ne should have touched the
cards in any way TO guide the dogs by the
scent. The whole performance seems mex
plicable
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-04
GOVERNOR THROCKmORTON AGAIN
DECLINES.

By the letter, which we publish this morn
ing, it will be seen that the Hon. J. w,
ThrOckmorton again, in the most explicit
terms, refuses to let his name go before the
Democratic State Convention or the people
of Texas for the Office of Governor The
strong desire manifested by many friends
and delegates to the convention from all
parts of the State, to bring forward his
name for the nomination, notwithstanding
his early expressed wish to the contrary,
made this secoad unequivocal expression
necessary Tor the sake of harmony and
union, 50 desirable at this important juno
ture of our affairs. We trust now that the
unfounded and ungenerous aspersions on
his political character, which some Demo-
cratic papers and individuals have lately in
dulged in, more to their own injury than
his, viii now cease. Governor Throck-
morton is in the prime Of life, with a noble
record, made in the past, when the people
of Texas had need of such man, and
never found him wanting.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-04


We must confess our establishment At the
expression Of various persons Ia us that oen-
demcn cannot be found who viii be ,riilino
to serve rs school trustees; and mon onr
asking why. the invariablc answer has teen
''becausc they are not allowed any pavrs
Has il come ID thiss Have We come 10
the worlds progress in seliishncss that we
have mono who are willing 10 devote
very ittle part Of thor leisure to helping to
educate the children Of the Statc. We do
not believe ono word 81 Il.
These trustees can in one day, by divi-
DING their districts among themselves, take
INC scholastic census in their districts. Nay,
they can do 1t within three hours Of the
gay ms will be their main labor, Is the
oalanee they can do within one hours meet
ing y from time 70 time. without &C al inter
ierlng with their usual avocationS.
Slti1ens may prefer not to have tins re-
slsonSinlhty thrown upon them, and some
may DC really so circumstanced that It would
be inconvenient for thum to accent. but we
really doubt II any citizen would refuse to
act if elected.
Of al the officers 70 be elected ssthese are
the most Important because rpon them
depend the success OF our public schools
The Radical trickstcrs do not wish any one
to act, because they design 10 bring our
whole new school system into dispute, and
then to charge that the people Of Texas had
not patriots enough among them To make
efficient trustees.
These tricksters expect you, oh people OF
Texas, TO stand back and let men be elected
to these positions who viii make a farce of
il!
Will you Crafty them, or viii you elect
your very best, most competent and unset
fish men 10 the ositionl-H ouS;0a Telegraph
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-04
noNEY sUnsIDIEs % RAILRoADs.


Some Of the newspapers Of this State, the
Austin Gasstte particularly. are trying to
create the impression that there viii he an
effort in the Democratic convention in favor
Of money subsidies to railroads There is
nothing in this, and the writers on this sub
Jet know hctser, and they do this simply to
get up, II possible, dissension in the Demo-
cratic party. The party is committed
strongly against an money subsidies to rail-
roads. Al the last Democratic State Con-
vonli0n Il CoTsicanl tlcre WAS resolution
adopted, expressly on this point, and no Dem
acrat that We know Of desires any change Of
platform In relation to this matter. Where
IS TIE Democratic paper ts,zt has advocated
Sc Where is theTc a candidate spoken Of,
or prominent Democrat anywhere, in favor
Of monsy subsidies to nilroadsl No one
can bc pointed out The STATE 6asstts does
tlis IN the interest Of Governor Davis,
70 Whem il belongs, body and soul, in order
60 creale tle impression that there are large
numbers Of nemocais committed to rail-
road companies snd willing 10 give
them money subsidies, when. ia fact,
thsse arc nopo. Il IS trick Of
.he eaeny 70 bring discrcait on the
Donocralic party. and Davis is at the
bottom II &. His organ, the STATE t,araqk
ia connection with The S|elr 6r-is. has
1ecn Ter SOM time charging that there was
: railload ing ana clique n austin II favor
e moneg subsidies and Cor 9 Democrats
ceaai1aic for Governor, belonging . thc
railroads ana il favor q them. The charge
Is f,l,e. and both these Radical organs know
& Is he -. The Dmocrtie policy % che
sah,eel % RAILROADS. Aas been q encQnnge
lhcm with land ermss reserying the q.
tlnsle sections 4 has Nc opposition 70
leloo1 nleInA Improvements end has
f.re1 ile construction IS niiroeds, and
fte ding q aneh - enable ail s. could
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THE Austin STATESMAN Is lnfiictiHga per-
feet torrent of advice, in column doses, to
the Democratic Convention. Heaven help
the Convention, if this thing is to be CON
tinued-Sdn ARtoRiO Herald.
Heaven help the Democratic party, if the
Herald is to be allowed to force the Interna-
tional Railroad issue upon the party in the
coming convention, The Herald, after in
sisting that we had misrepresented its posi-
ton on the railroad question, and declaring
that it was willing to leave it out of the
convention, and to the decision of the
courts, now again is declaring its opposition
to every man for Office, not openly pledged
to the payment of the International bonds,
and undertakes to lecture and depreciate us
in the manner above. We tell the San An
tonic Herald plainly, that it had better keep
the paid attorneys of the international Rail
road from its columns. They have no dis
erection.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-04

One Of the most enjoyable women VIC
know, aside from having her person de-
Gently covered, is completely unsophistica-
ted, as regard dress or fine manners, and
she is quite as Indifferent as regards the
same in her friends. In all the years we
nave known her, we never heard her pass q
criticism upon any article Of dress. She
loves her friends for themselves, not for
their clothes. The thought Of her insures 4
sense Of rest She would enjoy a visit with
us in q dress ten years out o. date as wellas
If We wore one in the latest mode. She
never makes US uncomfortable BY saying
'swhy do You wear blueg II Is drcadfullv
unbecoming,n or your dress Is altogether
200 long-your crinoline is horribly out Of
hape," or .'why don't You wear q corset
It would give you some sort Of shape and
50 on through your entire wardrobe.
We all know no well-bred person passes
unfavorable comment upon the clothing Of
guests. But it is something we'll meaning
people often perpetratc unconsciously. and
the thoughtlcss comment makes sensitive
untried girl. or woman. either. miserable
for the entire day. Many q woman wears
dresses the wearing Of which constitutes her
martyr, 50 FAR as her taste and fancy are
concerned. By some unfayorable circum-
stances, she can do no better Tor tic time
being. And then for some ono u exclaiul,
''oh, dear. I thought yon threw that dress
away long agofD
II Is depiorable the slaves We are 10 dry
goods. and how apt we arc 70 place brains
and goodness in the background; how much
more apt 70 make display ~ orr vel
dressed friends At church, o. IN making
calls than those who are more plainly clad !
E1eiangc.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-04
Resolution Adopted by the Ohio
Democratic State Convention.


ResOlced, That the Democratic party seeks
to revive no dead issues, but stands by its
principles which are suited to all times and
circumstances. 1t supports the Federal
Government in all its constitutional author
ity, and opposes notification and secession
1t defends the reserved rights of States and
the people, and opposes Capitalization that
would impair or destroy them. In order
to maintain and preserve these rights it in
sists upon a strict construction of the Fed
eral Constitution. 1t resists all attempts of
one department of the Government to usurp
or destroy the constitutional rights or indie
pendence of other departments. Itopposes
all interference by law with the private af-
fairs or business of men not required by
public peace or safety, and advocates the
greatest religious liberty consistent with
public order. 1t believes in the capacity
of the people for self-goyernment, and
opposes all property qualifications as
conditions to the right or eligibility
to hold Office 1t favors liberal laws
for the naturalization of foreigners.
1t insists upon equal and exact Justice to
all men, 1t opposes all monopolies, and de-
MES that it is within the province of the
government to legislate for the benefit of
particular classes at the expense and detri-
ment of the rest of the community 1t
therefore opposes a system by which large
proportion of the producing wealth of the
country is exempted from taxation, and de-
mands that all constitutional means shall be
used to remedy this injustice. It insists
that our tariff laws should be framed with
view to revenue and not to tax the COM
munity for the benefit of particular indus
tries. 1t recognizes the evil of an irredeem-
able currency, but insists that in a return to
specie payments care be taken not to seri-
ously disturb the business of the country,
or unjustly ipjure the debtor class, It APP
preciates the benefits conferred by railroads,
but opposes all combinations of railroad
companies to prevent competition, and thus
enhance the cost of transportation. It OPP
poses all laws that give to capital any ad-
vantage over labor It requires honesty
and economy in every department of the
government, Federal or State, and il con-
dennis corruption, whoever may be the
guilty parties. 1t is in its very nature and
as a necessary result of its principles party
of progress, and supports all measures OF
reform or improvement that are sanctioned
by justice and commended by sound practi-
cal wisdom.