Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1873-09-25
The Republicans in Texas.

Not any one of the Southern States has
has suffered more deeply in all its mate
rial interests from the lingering influence
OF the rebellious feeling than Texas. Its
recent Legislature was composed OF the
worst elements Of the dying faction. 1t
solicited a visit from Jefferson Davis, and
listened eagerly to his reasonable
harangue. 1t refused to offer similar
token of respect to the President. 1t has
labored to break up the system of com
mon schools introduced by the wiser part
of the population, and would cultivate
ignorance and barbarism. The ku-KluX
still rule in many parts of Texas, and
even moderate Republicans are often
threatened with knives and pistols, or are
ordered to leave the State by secret asso-
Citations. In such community every
thing languishes. The credit Of the State
Is deprecated; its railways apply in vain
for the aid of Northern capital; its lands
are uncultivated and comparatively worth
less. The emigrant shrinks from the
dangerous territory, and scanty popula-
ton is lost in a wide waste that might,
under a tolerable government, afford ease
and prosperity to millions
1t is probable that nothing but their
system Of terrorism has kept the rebel
element in power, and the fatal injuries
they have inflicted upon the State has al
ready aroused the indignation Of the bet
ter portion OF its people. 4 considerable
German population which exists in Texas
may be relied upon to aid the party of
order. The c0l0rcd voters are Onc-third
of the whole. The Republicans have
nominated reputable candidates, and hope
10 break down that rule Of terror which
has frightened away immigration, and
made texas so long a scene Of barbarism
and OF crime. They are confident Of sue
cess. Every merchant and every farmer
must be anxious to Introduce a new policy
which viii encourage trade instead Of
driving itaway, and will invite labor by
offering il security. And ii is not unlikely
that there will be a general rising Of the
people in favor Of the candidates of good
order and Of progress.
Under rational and orderly govern.
ment it IS plain that Texas might become
one Q! the wealthiest and most populous
States Of the Union AT present its popu-
laflon IS only S0O000 thinly scattered
over It's vast territory Yet II already
produces $4,000 bales of cotton annually
and an immense crop Of Indian corn. Bu-
the chief wealth Of Texas must always lie
IN lis great herds of cattle Its soil is best
adapted for grazing. 1t already supplies
the Western States with a large part Of
their food. Nearly four millions Of neat
cattie range over It's wide pastures. Nc
other State can approach it in this partic-
uiar, and, did it possess a sufficient system
81 internal communication, the cattle al
ItNrs might be made to feed the cities OF
the North. j large part of them are now
slaughtered for their hides, and many per
islt on their way to a market. But with
proper railway facilities, and the improve
ment oil its rivers and harbors, IFS land:
would be trcblcd in value, and lis vast
herds Of cattle would bring Il remunera
tive price
This is the policy which the Republi
can leaders offer 20 Texas They propose
to secure order and invite Immigration
and capital, to build railways, and enforce
education, The success Of the Rcpubli
can party in the approachingelection viii
make every family in Texas richer and
happier; il viii drive the assassins and
the midnight robbers into 0bscuritv. aul
eAtirpatc them by vigorous legislation; i
VIII secure the lives and property of tht
German population and the c0Iored; i
will sweep away the last traces of the re
beliiou- faction; it will make Galveston
and Austin the centres OF unprecedented
prosperity, and oil the vast waste Of Tex
as with a busy and united peoplc.-Har
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