The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-30

Democratic Precinct Convention.
meeting Of the Democracy OF precinct No ?, Of
Travis county was held at the Mayors Office, in this
city, October %, 1873,
Capt T. e. sneed called the meeting TO order, be be-
ing one Of the Executive Committee OF the precinct,
Upon motion, Capt. 7. E. sneed was elected presi-
dent OF tho meeting, and J. w Robertson elected
secretary
The chairman explained the object Of the meeting,
it being the selection Of delegates to county conven
ton called by the chairman Of the county committee
in obedience to the call Of Hon. W. II. Westfa, chair
man OF the district committee
DR.. w. II. Westfall being present. upon motion Of
j. W. Robertson he was called upon to explain the diff
ncules existing In regard to the late nominations by
the Burnet Convention, which he did in patriotic and
satisfactory manner.
Major W. NJ Walton moved that the delegates 10 the
last county convention be reelected to the convention
called except himself and that they be instructed
to advocate the denomination OF the candidates
lected by the late Burnct Convention except JudgcA
s. Walker, who declined the nomination rendered him;
and that in his place they insist upon the nomination
Of representative from the frontier counties Of THE
district
Upon motion Of Col. Elliott, Major Walton not
excused, but requested TO serve delegate 70 the
convention.
Upon motion OF Col 4. D. Wheeler, the motion Of
Major Walton was divided, and the several PROPOSE
tons ordered to be voted ON separately.
Upon motion, it ordered that the delegates to
the county convention sustain the late nominations at
Burnet, except Judge A. S. Walker declined.
After discussion which was participated in by Col
T. B. Wheeler, Major ". NJ. Walton, Osceola Archer,
Col. j. N. Denton, Mr.. Won Rosenberg Col. L. ".
Stands, Capt Robert Josseyn and otkers, J. w. Rob
erson offered the following substitute for the last
clause Of Col. Walton's resolution:
Trrolred That rorror1 fho ortfcr Tro,, I
Wcstfal, sam Easily aud Felix Smith, in reslgnng the
nominations rendered them by the Bunet Convention,
az eminently patriotic and deserving the highest
mendaton OF our fellow-ciiizens.
Resolved That we endorse them Gs competent worthy
ond patriotic representative Of the Democracy of
this district and that prefer them above all others
for the several positions to which they nominated.
Resolved That Il is the desire OF this precinct that
In Difference 70 the peculiar and dangerous position IN
which our fellOwcizens Of the frontier placed,
that the frontier counties o. district be requested
to select acanddate for representative to be voted for
az the approaching election IN place OF Judge A. 5.
Walker declined, II Il Is the desire OF said counties
Resolutions adopted.
Upon motion Of Major W. NJ. Walton Col. r. A
Rutherford was elected member OF the precinct CON-
mittco, tios J. a. Denton, made chairman Of the
county committee since dis election Aud by consent
Of 7. f. sneed and j. W. Robertson. COL Rutherford
was dcclsred chairman Of theprecinct committee.
Upon motion Of Major Walton Capt Robert Josselyn
was nominated for School Director for precinct No. =
Travis county.
Upon motionthe meeting adjourned.
I. E. sSREp. President.
j. ". RoREaTsoS. Secretary.
VIZ sincerely hope the present apparent farce about
yellow fever win shortly have an end. Il has been
talked about long enough. It has even begun TO be
rumored about streets that fever Is among us in
the very heart OF the city Il is time for this cruel
farce 70 cease. There is no epidemic near us is
there likely 20 be- Why then attempt, Mr.. Smart
Eleek. who ever you may be- to set up the yellow e.
vcr scare In this tho most healthy city OF the Empire
State srd attempt to paralyze and dwarf the budding
Of magnificent fail trader Lot reason sway, and
these canard makers be sent where the woodbine
twineth."
PLEsrr or MoSnv.-Therc is a specific FOR hard
times which is not likely to he forgotten just now
store Of money, actual money, grocnbaeks at which
an have an equal chance. ticket for the Grand Gift
Concert Of the Public Library Of Kentucky. for De
ecuber 3 is the specific, and It furnishes an equal
chance 70 an the ticket holders. Sisooooo in cash viii
Be distributed. and every AMI ticket draws prize
Here Is Indeed plenty d money, and Who would bc
without ticket.
\. RrTuzRgonn. Gcorge Glasscock and W b
Gaines an % eur city were yesterday examined 20;
ne parpose Of obtaining ncenso to practice law be-
fore committee consisting Of Judge sheeks, Col.
Robertson and Gen. shelley. We learn that they
passed their rigid examination ercditahly. We in
essely wish Tor them . prosperous future
Tun ssnai q yesterday informs the publc, throari
it, local column. that between Gftccn and cichfccr
hundrod people werc present to hear Bob Taylor Oh
Nonday night Where wcrc lhcys We nspcctfcll.
solicit Information.
Tnr weather On ycsterday was cool ana pleasant
Evsgyhodq eqpcars % feel better iron the effects q
the brist northcr which has visited Our city during th