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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

IT appears from an examination into the
affairs of Jay Cooke & Co., that when they
suspended, they were indebted to the gov
ernment $sS7, ,00o, only 500, 600 Of which
was secured yet, by some mysterious
means, the whole has been made good,
though these gentlemen have sworn that
they have made no settlement with any OF
their creditors since their failure. How is
thisg And, also, how about Grants de-
posits Poor Andy Johnson went up to
the tune Of about fifty or sixty thousand,
but Grant and the Treasury, it seems, some
how come out all right.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

IT is said on authority that there are over
4OS, 900 foreigners in London, if the Irish
may be called SO, who number 800, 600.
Here we have enough to make a big city by
themselves, but they all do not make much
show in London with its four millions of
inhabitants. The number of foreigners in
all our large cities is very great greater in
proportion TO their entire population than
in London. The people of the world will
flock to the counties where free govern
ments prevail, and they can find protection
while engaged in their various occupations
and pursuits.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11
THE CUBA TROUBLES NOT OVER.

The late dispatches indicate that though
the present Spanish government has ex-
pressed willingness to do all required of
it in relation to the affair of the Virginius,
there is likely to be trouble with the
Spaniards of Cuba, who arc not willing to
carry out the requirements of the mother
country. The last news from Cuba is that
they arc full of fury and fight, and swear
that the Virginius shall not be delivered
up. If so, and Spain is not able to enforce
her orders, there is nothing left but for us
to help ourselves. The old proverb is, if
you want a thing well done, do it yourself.
The handful of Spaniards in Cuba, with
all their vanity and buster would be no
more than canary bird in the claws Of the
eagle. They had better not excite the old
bird too much. She is hard to control when
she gets her feathers really up.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11
THE LAST INSULT.

While number of our most respectable
and orderly young men were firing the can
non on Saturday night, after the grand
Democratic jollification, Britton, the Adju-
tant General of Governor Davis approached
and peremPtorily ordered them to cease fir
ing. Not ready to bend to this scion Of
Radicalism, they quietly fired few more
guns, when some suspicion arose that an at
tempt was about to be made to use force to
dispcrse them. The peace of our commu-
nifty being paramount in the minds of these
gentlemen, ii messenger was sent to Britton
to understand whether armed force was
of their innocent sport, to whom he replied
affirmativcly. A number of negroes had
been collected about mis- office, and it was
apparent that he intended to use them in
precipitating, if possible, difficulty. IN
der such circumstances it was wisely and
nobly determined that rather than cause
any trouble, they would submit to the in
sulting demonstrations against them, gall
ing though it was, rather than bring
on any difficulty. Among those thus
insultcd, there were such as never
finch at personal peril, but like good citi-
zens they subdued their own feelings IN
consideration of the public good, and de
parted quietly for their homes. The base
ness and injustice of Radicalism is displayed
in this one little act, while in it, too, is to
be discovered the rectitude of Democracy,
even in the person of impulsive youth. 1t
is such feelings that will mark out noble
future for our State in the hands of those
who arc identified with her interests, and
love, in consequence, her prosperity and
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

WE read in a New York paper that the
people in a portion of northwestern Iowa
are suffering severely for food and other
necessaries of life on account of the failure
of the grain crop. 1t is reported that
several women have actually died from
want. Let those who survive the present
winter come down to Texas, where they
will never be liable to such sad straits
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11


VIZ have heard OF some very absurd ru-
mors anolt among poor crestfallen Rad
icals. One is that the election lately held
is null and void. because it was not contin-
ued for four days, and the other is, that all
the Radical officials, Davis, the Supreme
Court, etc, will resign, and appointments
be made by President Grant. The first has
not the shadow of support by faIr con
struction of the Constitution, which left the
State Legislature to regulate the matter after
the first election, having provided for four
days, when all were obliged to vote at the
respective court houses; and the last is sim
ply ridiculous. What authority has the
President to fill the vacancies in the State
offices. He might as well appoint officials
for Great Britain, Germany, or Timbuctoo.
The time has gone by for any displays of
that sort without law or gospel. Neither
Grant nor the present Radical Congress dare
to undertake anything of the kind since the
money panic and the fall elections They
are beginning to see the-hand-writing on the
wall. Are the Texas Radicals getting crazy?
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

PRESIDENT GRANT wants authority to
send national vessel to explore the Amazon
and its tributaries. This was done years
ago, before the war, by two United States
officers, and their full accounts were pub
lished by order of Congress. But it is
likely neither Grant nor his Cabinet ever
heard of it. His application is doubtless
made to serve some private speculation.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11


THE Massachusetts election Is an excellent
study for mere politicians who believe that
parties have a vested, immutable and per-
petual interest in Office and power, and an
eternal lease of life and activity. Without
speaking of the State generally, we may
point to the astonishing change In Worces-
ter-the very cradle of the Republican par
ty in Massachusetts. Think of Worcester
giving majority of 1913 fer Mr.. CASTOR,
the Democratic candidate for Governor,
and sending another Democrat, Mr. Very,
to the State Senate It must be remembered
that this change has come over one Of the
most intelligent, certainly one Of tho most in
dependent constituencies in the countTy--a
constituency once thoroughly Wing and ac-
customed o give Wing Governors to the
State, and which long ago, upon a meaora-
BILE occasion, under the leadership ~ the
late Chayies Allen, repudiated the no'l nina
tion Of Gen. Taylor, and showed how well
it compFehended that new occasions ring
new duties. We have never supposed that
any administration could hold State ac-
chstomed like Massachusetts, in fee; but we
were hardly prepared for so decided dem
onstration of restivencss.- York 1ri-
bHRe
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

The Attorney General, Williams, an or
binary lawyer but first-class Radical, has
been put in the chair once occupied by Mar
shall and fancy -hc has been made Chief
Justice. Chase was bad enough, but Will
liams-whew 'Smal by degrees and
beautifully less
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

IT is said that the last season has been
the most disastrous ever known to the
Gloucester Mass. fishing interests. Twenty
four vessels and one hundred and fifty-two
lives have been lost. We are afraid We
shall think Of this every time VIC eat her
ring or a fat mackerel, of which we confess
ourself very fond.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

A. Mn. C. L. DANDERsoN, has recovered
a verdict for $iIs, 600 against Henry c.
Bowen x SON, late proprietors Of the
Christian Uisioa at Brooklyn, New York. for
an aSeged libel. We are not aware OF the
nature Of the libel. but it would secm that
Brooklyn is getting in a high old way under
the teachings Of Beecher, Tilton and Bowen.
The phase Of Christianity. a. taught by
these proicsscd Christians, IS producing
worse fruits than open infdelity.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

ALLUDING 10 the fact that Nj Webster,
son-in-law Of Secretary Fish. Is the salaried
agent Of Spain, the New York SaH asks f.
is there any other country OF any other
administration in the world where the
shame and tho scandal would be tolerated
Of the son-in-law Of the Secretary for For
eign Affairs being kept in the pay Of an
other government whose relations - that
administration were Of most critical and
delicate nafurc
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

GRANT, in the commencement of his mes
sage, says that during the past year ''politi-
cal partisanship has almost ceased to exist,
and especially in the agricultural regions. y
That is his way of alluding to the Demo
cratic victories in the Northwest Has po-
litical partisanship ceased to exist at Wash
ington! How about louisiana
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

Fort Bend. The doubtful contest in Col
orado and Lavaca counties has resulted in
the election Of Ellis, Democrat, by 1O2 ma
jority for the Senate and of Colonel W. S.
Delaney, Democrat. by $50. and prnlahIy
one Ur the Radical candidates.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

The New York Tribune, in facetious
article on Secretary Richardson's attempt to
resume specie payments, says, IN relation to
his present plan of paying sums less than
a dollar in specie, that in this way the
whole fractional currency of the country
will be absorbed in about eighteen hundred
rcnrsl
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11
.TRAYED OR STOLEN.

Two HORSES One dun stallion, four year old.
branded as follows: TX connected lengthwise on
left shoulder, with Mr. on right shoulder; height
about 1871 hands. The other black horse i've years
old small white streak in the face. branded on left
shoulder, and figure on left hip, two white
feet, height about 1l5l hands
liberal reward win be given for the horses il dc
livesed to the undersigned at Florence Williamson
county Texas. p NJ McCAsKILL.
dell 2tW
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11
TIES wARSKIN.
IN REWARD.
.TRAYED OR STOLEN.

From the court house In Austin, Saturday night,
october II, light bay horse mule, about fourteen and
a half hands high, branded L 5 la two places, lon
shoulder and thigh EhOd In 'front.' and the hair his
hpbOne turned about. curcd, showing that Il has
been rubbed. The mule tied TO q post at the cor
ner Of the court house by his neck, with rope about
i've feet long; had on hcad-sall Of Bride without
renE and good Texas saddle about half worn. the tie
strap and sewed together; the bnce tongue the
Odside Of the grth h broken, and tied with Fawhide
string.
Fifty dollars reward viii be paid for the return OF the
mule 70 this Office information leading 10 his
cry and the arrest aud conyietlos Of the thief. or
twenty-five dollars Tor either. Address
j. N. HANCOCK,
nog WIN Onion Greek T. o.. Trnvis county
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

The women of Illinois are allowed to
hold the Office Of school superintendent, and
it appears that at the last election no less
than twenty-nine were candidates for the
position, of which eleven were successful
and eighteen beaten. The Suckers ought
to have more politeness than to beat a
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

BLAINE, the Speaker Of the House, ac-
cording to the Pres, is committed against
the resumption Of specie payments Instead
Of this, Forney, in the Pres, advocates a
greater paper currency than we have yet
had.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11
LIVERY SEWING MACHINE
DOUBLED IN VALUE.
BY
Palmer's Combination Attachment.
EoR A. sEwINe MAcnINEs.

FOR ALL SEWING MACHINES.
It Itprepares the mlllner's fold better than can be
done by hand
IL prepares milliner's fold with different cOlors
and pieces OF goods at one operation.
q II prepares and places fold in any scam perfectly
without basting.
q Itprepares and puts double or single fold on the
edge Of a band.
;. 1t cords bias bands
q. II prepares and applies double French hem
finish.
e. II prepares cord welt perfectly
y lt prepares and places a cord welt in any seam
without basting.
.. prepares cord welt at the same time gathering
and placing the welt in the gathering seam sewing IL
10 plain band, II desired, az one operation.
10. Il does plain gathering.
n. II gathers and sews at the same time, better
than any other gatherer.
~ II hens all goods, bias or straight
49, 10 binds with braid
IL u binds with cut binding.
i5 10 sews any scam without bastiDg.
The arrangement Is very Aovcl and It is one Of the
simplest attachments in Indispensable In its utility
doubling the value Of any sewing machine
In ordering state Kind OF sewing machine
Price. 81, with full instructions for its mailed
post free Address
PALMER MANUFACTURING CO.
Sl7 Broadway, New York.
An opportunity seldom offered TO agents Of both
sexes which are wanted everywhere, Immediately.
nOy27 WY
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

a FAMOUS TELEoBAPH oYEBkTon.
Among the victims of the fever AZ sbFevc-
port was Alfred Sayille, one of tho best
known and most accomplished telegraph
operators IN the country, and attached %
tie commanded Gen. John II. Morgan dur
ing the late war. His featg On the Wircs,
throwing 4 large force Of Federal cagalfy ol
the scent, directing them % the right and
left, opening the lines for Morgan % sweep
through ia quest Of men and horses arc
among the most romantic incidents of the
var. Few have forgotten how. earl IN the
war. be took possession Of the wires hc.
tween Nashville and q body 81 United
States troops operating IN Southern Ken
lucky, giving peremptory orders not 20
send more troops, but plenty of provisions
and ammunition, and how "a old friend,
then IN charge af Nashville. detecting the
peculiar touch Of lingering of the bogus
operator, flashed back 20 him this good
humored answer Get out, Sariilc. orI'li
send the cavalry after you. aFiIIe yOIun-
teefed his services at Shreveport after every
resident operator had been stricken down,
and died a. his post
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

FRoN returns nilw in, il is certain that
the Radicals have elected the following
Senators: Web. flanagan. T. G. Davidson,
H. Ledbctter, L. T. Randle and Walter
Burton. The last named is a negro from
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11
T1HE VANCE HOUSE,
san ANTONIO. TEXAS.

sse oscfhasicd and completely rcnosaicl th Vance
House and have one 81 the ancs hotel buildings
Ia she SOUTH A 10 the 6iEc and comfort OF th r,orS
ns q centrally ocalcd, and i especially e0nvcalent
Tor travelling business men,
On octohcf i0 lS12 viii open dfst esss hotel Iu
the haldne af0rcSaid. with AL the mpdcgn Improve
MEETS. Bar. billiard room, barber shOp and hath
house attached Also. have 1ne e9abc IN connection
with Tho honsc wherc pArtfcs travelling with animals
can have ihcm well carC for az rcasouahc Faies On
the pfcrscs 3 sue cistcrn with S1,oO gallous ~
waller
AeEccing 60 dp eAsi i right and q koep hotel thc
best klef - y, respectfully solicit lhc iaifolagc
VIC. ToBIS. Proprietor.
ssft - tsF9 not1wtf
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11
Miscellaneous.
A VENUE HOTEL
AUSTIN, Texas.
T. ;. MOORE, Proprietor.

fwoad most respectfully inform tho travelling pah-
&c that ~ TIC Avenue" they win be made com
fOgtahlc any arst class house IN Texas. We arc
Ia the Ccncf q the city, have the stage and Post
can be had IN the Avcnnc haiidines novSSw
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

TnE steamship Atlas, which sailed from.
Boston On the llth inst, Tor Litefn haa
$50 eteeraro passengers, q large ol
them mill Operatives and artisans are
returning 70 tie Old World fof lttf cm.
plovInent ID this country. Some fer fee
tory oDeratigcs from Eali River cmbaF ~ Ia
the ALL
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

Coal has been discovered in Lamarco
near Red River. Heavy rains lately have
been interlupling the nails At Paris.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

PERSONAL. -Mr. st. George 7. Mason,
son Of the late Hon. John Y. Mason, Of
Virginia, who left here shortly after the
war and received from Napoleon q commits
sion as sub-lieutenanf in the Foreign Legion
Of the French army, has risen 70 the rank Of
captain. Tired Of service IN the Foreign
Legion, which has been stationed in Al
naturalized as q citizen Of the republic Of
France in order that he may he transferred
70 some regular army corps he has many
warm friends IN this State, who wish bin
rapid promotion and success IN life He
was a gallant soldier Of the Confederncy,
and viii be no less faithful and true to his
adopted country. Richmond Enquirer
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

IT is well known that the qualities for
which the Small Boy is most remarkable are
sort Of picturesque ingenuity and de-
voted consideration for the prejudices os
other people. In a little Boston office-boy
we find an unusual development OF them
While mourning, not long ago, his employ
er's absence in distant town, a delightful
idea suddenly came to him. Why shonld
the hours slip by so .drearily, all unlighted
by genial and innocent amusement Thnt
inventive and original Small Boy deter
mined to grieve no more From the gas
burner in front Of the Office door he hung o
dreadful efigy, with black cap over its
face, its throat gashed and crimsoned, q
sword in one hand and in the other q small
jug marked ''Poison," IN large letters.
Then he advertised for feminine cooks and
housemaids to apply at the Office, upon the
door OF which they read this inscription (:
walk in; back in five minutes. Then
hidden near, this Small Boy laughed with
the careless, sunny gIee Of childhood as q
crowd Of excellent and industrious women
screcched and fninted.-N j. Tribune.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

Ak -oid citizen wishes % Inform The
public that there's 10 use trying o
those iron cpalhole roFcr - setting
On 'em. lie knows
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

a BCrLIScToS Iowa man bought q LIGHT
AK because his wife was sick and couldn'i
chop very wen with heavy one
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

-HE French Assembly follows Scripture
70 some extent ia one thing, when tie
.sIlight' doesn't let the LEFT know what
Il does Coarier.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

lT is said that the Chaplain who oficiated
IN the case 81 Capt. Jack read this passage
from the Scripture. 10, / ana with you
aiWay, even nEio tie ends - the earth
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coz REWARD.

m stray.d from the undersigned. two HORSESHOE
soneI sbOu.s years old. li hands high star in fore
head two large saddle marks. and branded on len
shoulder The other brown mare, Q years old, Is
hand. inches high sar in forehead left eye slightly
affected. 70 brand.
1wn pay sa5 for the return Of the above Lorses at
Paifs Livery stable.
no9s sw TIES wARNKIN.
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.R. G. 7. BoARDMAN,


oPERA1Es WITH THE LATEST
improvements. Pure Niirc1s oxidc
Cas- administered foE ne lainicss cx,
trEfticn ~ Teeth. Fr...|-.
fn 81 ss sa d ssaa .Sss: s. Ss s .aa ura
obs nszs doosb.low c.ssic-aan's ssoro-u. s,.lr.-
Nonsfc.s Avenue. ale d&W ~
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A WHITAKER,
IA.
NURsERYMAN. sEEDMAN AND FLORIST,
Houston Texas.
~ Aeclimated stook-sCnd for Catalogues
ausd &wiy
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AttOrneys-at-Law.

Will practice in the Supreme and Federal Courts at
AUSTIN and IN the District Courts OF Travis and ad-
special attention given to Land business in all Of its
branches nos '73 d&wlyr
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-11

Anitin Texas solics collecting and RCa Estate husi-
ir0m the prufcssion and igants. and will prac
0iacoin smiths Building Congress avenue. Address
Box 81 febiowiy
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WI. NJ WALTON JoHN A. GREEN
WALToN & GREEN,
Attorneys at Law,
Austin Texas. practices Ia all the courts in
Austin jun6 d&wiy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-20
The MarkesA.

The Market8.
BALTIMORE, November ~ Virginia 6s, consoli.
o,,sd, -: ives. sini.Is, ga I'D today ''A''"
BALTIMORE. November N.-Ooston frm-Iov
wheat sc,ia- aud nsher~white choice. ~ esr
to prime DO sC9l s.: choice amber, I7z6i rs.
is@i1 ONO and Ind s-s red, ais s'' Corn Or;
I'D .nh &c sosihsIn, e@,s yeliSw southern, IS;
$3.50: western mixed. 4s@G: do ~has, Gas
quiet, 1895. Hay dull, IS UCe1 z 90 Proyisso.:
ais Isrd x 70 butter ssra hs%, :Ia !,
UNCHANGED. . unchanged. whisky firm, sas.
NEW YoRK, N1v,S6er ,o.-rhe Associated banks
hold SSl boy 20 in legal tenders, increase siacs
rs coO Of specie were received at tn. Assay ONCE
uEIw Yokk. November m-yIour advancing.
nSw YORK, November 1-STocks strong md
eh.ns., long .SSli, so ss4..ui I'D .- a ns
LoSpoN, November 20, nJon.-The B ank Of Eng
LosDos' S"yembcr %. I,.0 p m The rat. for
money a. the Sock Exchange on government Sc
Consol: Tor money. ei. for account, ss'.. Bonds
Of lsel, e's 10 COS, SIk new fves sl's. Erie u.s.
LsrssSdI, f sS,smSsr 3 nc 81 toaa,
q E c, mmi.ies Of the cotton broker, association,
nanoer OF bales SOLD, the tone Of the market, and
LcSD :, November 20, p IN The bullion in the
Bs.k of ENGLAND hss increased Ess7 roo during the
PARIS, November 70 -Rentes ss francs, % cen.
inns. -
,I LGSDCS s iO, 1s 20 amount of
TO-DAY ia fl6209 Erte, 81
PARIS, November eO-Rentes IS francs Is cen.
LosBo ss, Novsmeer %. 4Mp m-oeo.el. for
LossON, November %, p. m.-rhe rate of dis
per cert. or II below the Bank OF England rate.
France has increased 600 900 francs during the past
week. bentes % frabcsIt5 confines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-11-20

There is much rejoicing among honest people
over the conviction of the notorious Boss Tweed
and the hope is expressed, now that he has been
found guilty, that he will not escape due pun
ishment. The New York EreaiRg Post pro-
Hoances him the most gigantic and notorious
seoundrel New York city has ever produced;
one who has not only robbed it OF millions of
dollars, but who has systematically debauched
its politics, and its morals. The same paper
saws the punishment prescribed for his crimes
Is totally inadequate to mark the degree of their
eEormity, and il should be not simply conhne-
mentor half-dozen years or so, but for life;
hut, nevertheless, ii will have It's moral effect.
The Baltimore Sun says his fate will be SOL
emn lesson and one much needed in this coun-
try. The Gazette of the same city is dubious
ybOut the Boss being punished and says eve
take il for granted that any man worth from
two 10 three million dollars, can Craze the door
Of the state prison OF New York, and yet escape.
II would be an unheard Of thing to semi SO
much money to jail.