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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

We publish the communication headed
New Bureaus, because it comes from a gen
tleman Of high character and standing, and
not because it meets with our approval. We
are willing the subject should be brought
before the public and the next Legislature
for consideration, but our own opinion is
that there is no present necessity for the
creation Of these new Offices, and that until
the State Of Texas has paid of llher float
ing debt and made her warrants equal to
specie, her Legislature should study econ-
Omy and get along with as little expense as
possible. The Comptroller Of the State,
with a suitable and effective ioTce, can per
form, and should perform for the present,
all the duties which would be incumbent on
the new bureaus. II created.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18
For the Democratic Statesman
New Rureaus.


bAtaNhAM, HtStWutf ANl 1000
The election being over. IS il not well I'd
begin TO inquire about what legislation mad
be proper and necessary on the part Of tho
approaching Legislahrol
Believing that the discussion ~ any and
all proposed changes n our laws by and
through the press viii have favorable 20.
suit, propose briefly 70 Suggest 70 the leg.
islature and people the necessity Of having
two bureaus added to tho Executive De
partment OF our State govcrnment 0nofo
be styled the tslnsuranee Bureau, uhisa
viii have charge Of al insurance and eS'
press companies in she State. and 50 whom
all such companies shall report. Ehs oihc|
to be styled the "Burean OF Internal In.
provements.n The multiplicity 81 rilroad
charters, to which IS added the yarioO.
charters for cauals and other improvements
would seem 70 require one competent head.
to collect, collate aud rep p3rt to the people
through the Legislature annual ~ che condt
tion Of these corporations.
l deem Il unnecessary to olftr any argu
ment in support ol the establishment o'
these bureaus, as the necessity or propfiott
Of the course will readily suggest itself "a
those who will examine the matter.
II it shall appear TO be necessary. should
this matter be discussed, may ole
through your columns, sonaereasons in sup.
port Of them What say the pressl
K. b.
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THAT the election law under which the
recent election was held is clearly unconsti-
tutional there is not a respectable lawyer in
the State will dare TO controvert. State
Journal.
Why then did Davis approve ita Will
you answer that2 Is Davis "a respectable
lawyerlp While we leave that for the
Journal to settle, we will say that there is
not respectable lawyer or sensible man In
the State who doubts the validity of the
election law in accordance with the true
meaning and intent Of the Constitution.
But the Radicals everywhere have shown
no regard to the Constitutions or laws,
where they had the power to ride over
them. But they have hardly the power in
Texas, and the day has gone by when Grant
or the Congress would interfere to protect
the Texas Radicals in their proposed ras-
cality.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18


AT the recent election they were only al
lowed ten hours. As a consequence, the re-
suit will show that from fifty thousand to
seventy-five thousand registered voters did
not vote at all, who might have voted but
for the curtailment of the constitutional
Iimeof four days-State Journal.
4 The Journal knows that the latter portion
of the above paragraph is untrue, as well as
other statements in the same article from
which it is taken. There was ample time
given every where for the people to vote,
and so many were the precincts created by
thecounty courts, that twice and FIVE times
the number could have voted, il they had
pleased. The above statement is willful
and deliberate misrepresentation, to use a
mild term, which the journal scarcely de-
serves. The Radicals Of Texas have been
driven to desperation, and they have be-
come careless of what they say or do. They
have lost all self respect.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

THE Houston Agc has made its appear
ance as a morning paper, with change Of
editors. Dan McGary retires to his country
residence in Washington county, and the
Hon. Gustave CoQk, late member Of the
Thirteenth Legislature, takes the helm.
We are informed, however, that the indefat-
igable Dan viii, from the shades Of happy
stockdale," watch over his growing of
spring, and occasionally write an amusing
letter to keep up its spirits. Our best wishes
attend both the new and the old editor. We
notice that the 4ge has been enlarged and
otherwise improved.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

REPORTS and rumors have been spread
about what Governor Davis will do in re-
gard to the tenure OF his Office. He viii
hold until his term expires, and until his
successor is properly installed. - State
Journal
This is very indefinite Is the Journal au-
thprized to speak for Governor Davis2 If
so, we ask does Governor Davis sanction
the article in the San Antonio Express ,Sf
December 0, headed ''Was the Late Elec-
ton Legalq' Does he hold the late election
void, and does he intend to hold on a year
or so more to his Office, and order another
election next November to be held at the
court houses? We call for answers to these
questions, for they areof Importance TO the
people of Texas, and may turn out to be of
some importance to Davis and others.
When the Legislature meets, it is likely
they will inaugurate the new Governor of
Texas and put him in the mansion, belong
ing to the State, whatever may be Cover
nor Dayis's opinions about the matter
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

WE are told that President Grant refuses
to accept Sickles's resignation. He holds
on to a bad appointment Ikea brutal bull
dog. Sickles was never fit for the position
of Minister to Spain, or Minister anywhere
else. twas an insult to Spain to send him
there, implying that they would care but
little for ones private character, or feel in
sympathy with it, however disgraceful,
Tho sooner sickles comes back, the better
for both countries, and better still had he
never been sent there.
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By the Governor OF the state Of Texas.
To al to whom these presents shall come: Whereas
BY my proclamation Of tho seventeenth Of July, A. d.
i512 reward Of twenty-five dollars wac offered for
the arrest and convctioa Of each and very person
guilty pf uniawfuly bearing ars In any couny IN the
State; and
Whereas The appropriation out Of which such re-
wards arc paid, ia nearly exhausted, and II being de-
sirable--n order 10 save further expense-that the
said proclamation should be revoked.
Now, therefore, !, Edmund J. Davis, Governor Of
Texas by virtue Of the authority vested in by the
Constution and laws Of this State, do hereby revoke
my said PROCLAMATION Of the seventeenth Of july A.
D. 1874 said revocation 70 take effect from and after
this date.
Intestimony whereof, have hereunto ngned
my name and have caused the great seal Of
iSEAtl the State 10 be afnxed, at tho city Of Aus
tin, this the sixth day Of December A.
EDMUND J. DAVIS,
Governor.
JANIS P. NEwoonB, Secretary Of State
dec9 It'd stw
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

WE have received number three Of the
3Icsilla Nescs, new paper published at
Mesilla, New Mexico. From it we learn
that a new and more favorable pass through
the Guadalupe Mountains has been found
by the surveyors Of the Texas and Pacific
road, about half way between FL Paso and
MesiIla, by which there can be good
wagon road on 70 sherman and Dallas, and
the Nelss thinks the trade Of Southern New
Mexico should be directed from Colombo
to that direction. As the News says why
not?
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

THE San Antonio Express, which is but a
dull weak echo of the State Journal, has
near a column of nonsense and bravado
about the late election being null and void,
and comes to the jackassical conclusion that
an election must be held next November un-
der the old law at the court houses only.
and that, in the meantime, the present Off
GERS viii hold on another year. Take care,
scalawaiss, there is time ''when torbear-
ance ceases to be a virtue.n
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

THE Journal has no use for two faced
politician Neither have we. A man who,
as Governor Of State, sworn to obey the
Constitution and laws thereof, could sign
and approve an election law, issue his proc
lamation for an election, make the canvass
under it, and then, when beaten By thirty
five or forty thousand votes turn round
and proaounce the election unconstitutional,
illegal and void, Is unworthy the associa-
ton Of decent honest men. What says the
7snrnaT
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

WE are glad to notice that Senator Ham
ilton has introduced bill for the building
of an United States court house and post
Office in this city. Both are needed, and it
is time the general government expended
some of its money here for the purposes in
dicated. One sufficiently large building
would suffice for BOTH the postoffice below
aud the court rooms above. We hope the
bill viii pass, for its object is just and
proper.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

WE would call the attention Of the Rad
ical Attorney General to the fact that the
election declaration, which he tries to ig-
norc, was appended to the Constitution, is
published with it, and signed by E. J.
Davis, President of the Convention and
other members thereof, showing the opinion
then entertained by these gentlemen of the
binding character Of the declaration.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

FROM the Burnct county Esp0Reet We
learn the vote Of Lampasas county, but not
the vote Of Burnet except the town precinct,
which gave Westfall 1870 and Hamilton 60
Coke received 1873 and Davis 24 The vote
of Lampasas county was, Coke $685. Davis 8 /;
Westfail 257, Hamilton 182. Well done
for Lampasas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18
.RoCLAMATIoN
ny the Governor Of the state Of Texas.
SI5O REWARD.

TO an to whom these presents shall come: Whereas
IL has been made known 10 me that on or about the
tWenty-second day Of October, A. ID. 1873, one JOE
WALKER who had been sentenced TO four yeare con-
nement In the penitentary, did make his escape from
the county jail OF Milan county In said State and is
stili az large and fugitive from justice,
Now, therefore, I, Edmund j. Davis Governor Of
Texas BY virtue Of the authority yested In by the
and delivery Of said JOE WALKER to the officers OF
the peuitentary at Huntsville, inside the pcnitentary
gates.
In testimony whereof, have horeunto signed
my name and have caused the great seal Of
SEAL.l the State 70 be afixed, at the city Of Aus
tin, this ninth day Of December, A. ID. 1919.
EDMUND j. DAVIS,
Governor.
by the Governor
JGzxs P. NEwcoHI, Secretary Of State.
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THE Journal takes. s.exception to our say
ing that We did not believe Governor Davis
such an ass or knayc as the Journal would
make him. We take it all back. We be-
gin to believe he is. Unless he stops the
mouths Of his organs from uttering their
unlawful threats aud bold defances Of the
viii of the people of Texas, he will show
himself both the one and the other.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

TIE State Journaf has mustered up
cOurage enough to publish two election re-
turns FROM Webb and Nueccs, She one Civ
ing Davis 4os majority and the other i5e.
Nueces is the home Of Governor Davis, and
that makes the majority more surprising.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

THE only improper conduct at the late
election, which we have noted in our OK
changes, was on the part Of the blacks. In
two instances recorded, negroes, for voting
the Democratic ticket, were assaulted and
beaten by their own brethren. This shows
the sort of freedom the negroes arc willing
to allow
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

WE have no desire Of controversy aud,
indeed, wish, if possible, to avoid it, but
we must be allowed to say that the Calves
ton Ners adds nothing to its rospectability
by repubHshing in its columns the charge Of
the Victoria Adsoeate, that the STATESMAN
is in the pay of the International Railroad
Company. We have several times pro-
nounced this charge false and calumnious
and not a particle of proof has been given
to sustain il.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

WE republish with SORROW the. obituary
of our old friend Col. Oscar p. Bowles Of
Bryan. We have Snown him for thirty
four years and can bear witness to the truth
'fulness Of its representations. Peaceto the
ashes Of our old friend, who was but little
older than ourself.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

THE Galveston Neses has information from
Fort Sin that the comanches VIII not give
up their mnrderers, and that the military
viii be used to arrest them. i appfehends
trouble to the people on Inc frontier and to
the government surveyors.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

TIE Radical newspapers Of Texas arc be-
ginning to ease down about breaking up
the State government of Texas. They have
probably heard that they cannot be backed
in their revolutionary designs by the powers
a. Washington.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

THH Fort Worth Democrat Of the sixth
instant comes to us without single return
Of the election in that county. It has gone
Democratic, Of course, but by low muchl
How did this happeng
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want % 1e ~ Irian.
a 1lod0c 81 3 TIE.
I'm tired of beng : willie man
An unprotected brute
Il want 10 81 an Infua.
" ith "a laIl. colll1en ding form
and . frea4v g. s biantel
10 rr1tecf me- irou tie slrfm.
want 70 te - fu5nn.
And le1fr the Itre af
For f1cn f1c lcfI|rE r|elFlnItr
WLi trnie 11l I1te ~ tefI-
want - fr 81 itIru.
10 tef 1rf IIe oNl sif1
win ftrt fIteif rcnfe ~ safety
Ihal rlIfr 1lln e1rro1 fre
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

Editora Democratic Statesmoq-- f.verythins
is right in FL Paso county have givca
clear majority Of 400 for the Democrat.
ticket. Our vote hos been rather snaail. Ii
IN consequence Of the failure 81 cur corr
crop, many voters are absent ia Mexico
buying corn. There aro not over 90 vote
against as. Davis has not more than II
votes. Very respectfully.
CHAs II, HowARD.
LEWIS CARns,
G. N. VAN.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

WE republish from the Waco Erami.ler
Of the ninth instant. the truly excellent and
eloquent speech Of Governor Coke on his
arrival home after his laborious, faithful
and noble canvass Of the state had been
completed Il Is most emphaiically the
speech Of statesman and q patriot. Let
every body read It and Be exceeding gild
over the grand result. which has given ~
for thenext four years such . GOTanoE Of
Texas
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

The telegnphic dispatches announce the
offer of services by Gen. Forrest to Gen.
Sherman, in case Of a war with Spain, ana
a high and merited compliment BY Gen.
Sherman to Gen. Ferresf. Forrest was un-
do1btedly, in point OF military genius,
next to- Stonewall Jackson, the greatest
military hero of the civil war. Unlike
jackson, he had no advantages of early cd
ucation. or military training, but he pos
scssed, by nature, all the leading qualities
which are necessary to make successful
commander, Quickness of conception,
boldness and rapidity of execution, personal
bravery and an iron viii characterize the
man and the warrior. With proper mill.
tary education, he would have made one of
the greatest generals of the present age.
AS it is, We trust there viii be no occasion
for his services in the military line. We be-
lieve the Cuban question will be settled
without war, and Forrest can pursue his
present railroad avooations and develop all
his many natural talents in civil life.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

JAMES BOYIEs is about q or IS years OF ago;
about feet inches high; sailow complexion; chin
rathcr gececdlng light hair; heefd; weighs about
lSs pounds; talks very little when sober.
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nrscnIrrror.

YAK BROWN - ~ mciiam height; narrow ehested; (;
walks erect; small foot and hand; HIGH forehead; blue
eyes: dark sundy hair candy ache; sharp fca-
tnTrs; teeth and guns dark, and badly scurveyed has
ballet wound m the left breast that is running az
tlmtr
JASPER ARMSTRONG; IL rather heavy built; about
feet 10 inches high; dark or sWarthy complexion;
gray eyes: black hair, inclined 70 curl; dark nous
fachs: erect cardage high full forehead very white
even teethi very free 70 talk; and laughs great deal
decf1 8fr
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

10 en- 20 whom these presents shall cone: Whercss
Is has been made known % me that one VAN
BROWN and one JASPER ARMSTRONG stand
charged by Indictment with the murder Of one JACK
lfAtitfsOS committed near Coiiinsyiile in Grays0n
county ln aaid state, and that eaid BROWN and
justice,
Nov, therefore, L Edmund J. Davis, Governor Of
lcxa By virtue of the authority vested IN me by the
l0isitution and laws Of this State 40 hereby oier
reward q i've hundred dollars each for the arrest and
delivery o. the said VAN BROWN and JASPER ARA
STRONG 70 the sheriff q Grayson county inside the
jail, said reward 70 be paid on their conviction
inteehmony whereof, have hereunio signed
NJ name, and have caused the great seal Of
ltEA5. the State 10 be affixed, at the city Of
Austin. this tenth day Of December, A. d.
1874
EDMUND J. DAVIS
Governor.
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|. rcrlnN oF lIAcHINERY.

Thc machinery rcmainlng Of tho cotton factory Be-
ionslng % ~ Comal Isnaiscturlng Company, ex.
petied q complete ten Looms, two Jacks and three
the fard 81 Tips q Clemens, IN this city On SAIIR-
DAY. the third cf January. fSl4 a. % O'Clock a. n
dclt Ust
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Miscellaneous.
1926 REWARD.

QO5 REWARD.
s,raycd from tho undersigned, two HoRsEs-Ono
sorOI abOulsy years old iisi hands high star in fore
head, two large saddle marks and branded on left
shoulder. The other brown marc. years old. Is
hands aiuche. hisA star in forehead LEFT eye slightly
affected. no brand,
fwn pay tsS for The return Of the above hOrscs a.
riatts livery Stable.
naasaw TIES wARNKN.
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eoraAD, December 1878.
Editors Demoordtic S'arsat-r bee|
with send y0a the majorities received * li
county Tor the persons naued belou nf 81.
ton last Tuesday:
Coke IS, Hubbard e., Dardon g.. Cra
40, Dorm 60, Friend forsanate. a.. fsnl Y
for House, 80; Rogers, for The Hons E \
Linn for the House, 81. We elected ~,
county ticket except FOR district clerk
The Radicals before the election hs.s
that they would carry this county. I'M (,
have beaten them b about the same ma
y wo did last year. Your tounsInan co.
Craft did not set the woods or prairies b
fire while in this section. think that N
appearance had the effect to arouse our neo
ple TO renewed exertions I trust our ticze
is elected BY such an overwhelnine maios'
y as win bury Radicalism 50 deep Ga
neither sight or sipeil oil the carcass wil
ever agalA disturb our people. The abov
returns you can rely on as being nearly coi
rect, and think Will correspond with ollI
cial returns very nearly, possibly vote .
50 difference. Wishing yop. success in th
good cause. II.
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PRooLAMATIoN
By tho Governor OF the state Of Texas.
$500 REwARD.

To all TO whom these presents shall come: Whereas;
u has been made known TO me that on or about the
twenty-eighth day Of November, A. d. 1873, at the
JAMES BOYLES did murder oneW NJ. WILLIAMS,
end that the said JAMES BoYLES is st ct large and
\ fugitive nom justice,
Now, therefore, ], Edmund ]. Davis, Governor Of
Texas byvrtue OF the authority vested In me by the
Constitution and laws Of said State do hereby offer
reward OF ave hundred dslars for the and dev-
cry Of the said JAMES BOYLES to the sheriff Of
Milan comfy inside the jail door, said reward to be
paid upon his conviction.
In testimony whereof, have hercunto signed
my name and have caused the great seal Of
SHALj the State 20 be affixed, AZ the city Of Aus
tin. this ninth day Of November, A. d.
1873
EDMUND J. DAVIS,
Governor.
By the Governor
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We have often complimented the Ameri-
can Agrieulturist as being one Of the very
best Of its class. The December number.
now before Us, is as praiseworthy as any Of
its predecessors The wood cuts are admi-
rable and much'of the reading matter inter
esting The front page has pictures Of two
splendid cows Of the short horn breed,
raised by the Hon. Samuel Campbell, Of
New York Mills. and purchased BY Lord
skeimers,iale, the one, with her calf, for
the sum Of $50, OOO At the same sale, Mr..
Alexander. of Kentucky, purchased one of
her calves, now fifteen months old, for the
sum Of $40, GOO. The COW sold to Lord
skeImersdale is called the Duchess Of
Oneida, and her calf, purchased by Mr..
Alexander, the Seventh Duchess. These
sums for any kind of cows seem enormous,
but so it is. The Agriculturist can be had
for 81 80 a year in advance. Orange Judd
Co., 245 Broadway N. Y.
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ron SALE.

Ten nllcs north Of Austin. On the stage road. 2a0
acros ~ land. 10 On held - Ia pasture. fence an
cedar. tao springs. nrewood on tho place houses.
cfihe lots. etc. near church and ftnool Terms al
per acre onchaf down and onehaif on twelve months
tims For Further pay<t uArs cal and Or write %
IHoS. H. BACON.
dafe kim AZ McflfiItoW Travis County.
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nraonrrrror.

JOE WALKER ls about 90 OF 81 years Of age; about
feet 8 or inches highs weighs about $50 or i35
pounds; dark complexion black hair and beard hazel
Dyes, slow spoken; has dOwncast expression of
cOuntenanco, and e rather rough IN his general ap
pearance. deci2 It'd 3tW
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CORRECTION. One by one The famous say-
ings Of great men, which heve pissed into
history and become traditional phfaso4 are
being absolutely sHepi out o4 existence s.
the historical iconoelasf Tic iast ono s
suffer this cruel fate Is the famous i
lions for defense, butnot a cent Tor flilJulr.
When, nearly eighty vcars aeo, Gen Pink
ncy, then Minister to France, was nppioached
By the predecessor 81 the Duc deBroeiic.
and was informed that tie parneni of
certain sum might settle the diplcnalic al
pate between the two counfIif hiHofv
says that Gen. PinkDey indiguanfi 8iie.
millions for defense, hhi Ioi ncht
tribute. And npT comes nonsib
citizen Of Charleston. q. cad shows 81
indispuiable authority that 81 int e
the Coeack Club, ~ whicb otA nkn
was q member, fisc latter Vas kcd afeel
By another member whcilier SO ct1r mse
such remark. 70 which BE- ftn| a.
gentlemen, nay answer was ll5l fons
Ike that, bnt simpig, Rot btag bof
penny. inloEing lhc origins a rather
grandiloQuent phrAec. h0Vcrer. 80
one much moro simple aud feIcibc