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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18
Oplnlon Or Hon. James y. nsII.

HoUsroN, December II, 1878.
Hon. james Il. Bell Hutchins House:
Dear Sir-Enclosed please find a copy of
an editorial appearing in the Mercury Of
Wednesday, and also copy Of the Attorney
Generals opinion, regarding the late cleo
ton, etc
1 am informed, by others, that these views
arc erroneous. Being DESTROYS Of arriving
at a correct conclusion, and having the great
est confidence in your ability to enlighten
the public, and knowing that your opinion,
il given, viii command the respect and con-
fidcnce Of the public, earnestly beg you to
lay aside your aversion to appear in print and
furnish me a written opinion on the points
in question, especially section six, article
three, of the Constitution.
With great respect, 1 remain,
Yours, etc,
J. II. BAKER.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

Poor MONROE, one of the late defeated
Radical candidates, is trying to correct, in
the Galveston Ne,es, one of his many foolish
speeches made during the canvass. He de-
clares che was never run out of Rusk," as
he was reported to have said, but he
gives no explanation of the ''rat" story.
That, however, is of no consequence now.
The boys in the army were always giving
nick names to the commissares and quarter
masters. They would have their laugh and
we suppose Monroe was not bad subject
for them.
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Great Debts.


The national debt of these United States
is considerable; but it is a great consolation
to know that the debts of some other ma
tons arc little heavier, although the debt
of the national United States does not in
clude the debts of the States, counties and
municipal corporations. Massed, they will
nearly or quite double the federal debt
The Memphis 1calanctc makes a compila-
ton from late publication entitled ma
tiOnal Debts" The author, Mr. Baxter, is a
person of high authority in such matters
The public debt of France is more than
double that of the United States, being, at
the beginning Of the current year, e96s, :
1853, 600, or $3.50, 815, GOO in American
gold. The public debt of France is 500
per capita, that Of the United States $65.
The principal towns Of France have, in adj
dition, large local debts, that Of Paris being
1, 600, 600, 600 francs. The total debts Of
the German Confederation is about e202,
600, 600, 81, 010, 00O, 600 IN American gold.
The German debt includes large expendi-
lures for the building Of railroads aud other
internal improvements
The Russian debt is equivalent to about
81, SOC, 900, 600 IN American gold There
has been an annual deficit Ia her revenues Of
about $40, 600, 600 since 1882, until in 1872
the budget showed = surplus for the first
time IN forty years. The debt Of Great
Britain IN 1872 was e79i, 943, 500, or 50, $50, /.
1890 in American gold. The annual
charge upon this sum. including interest
and sinking fund, is e26 S26. GEO. The
debt Of Spain is very large, and constantly
increasing; no less than 1911, 500, coo hay
ing been created since 1853 There is an
annual deficit in the ravonufe. f,,rrr flc rr-
penditurcs Of about $35. OO0. 600. II "a ma
fional debt IS q national blessing, Spain
ought to be the happiest Of nations. Aus
currency, 4 form being estimated at l6
cents; the rats Of interest paid IS about 4 IL
per cent. Belgium has q debt of 81 S25,
0oo, or about $40. 0c0. COO.
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We have no acquaintance with the editor
of the Victoria Ade0oate who ever he may
be, and judging from the character of hi:
editorials, we have no desire to have any.
Without any personal provocation, he has
been for some time indulging in coarse,
rude and unfounded illusions to the STATES
MAN, which are only calculated to injurc
himself. His factious course has lost to the
Democratic party the county of Victoria,
and he probably would be a curse TO any
community he might live in He is very
likely Radical in disguise.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

IL Travis county the majority of Coke is
Isl, that Of Hubbard 767, Darden s44,
Dorm COZ, Gross e1s, Hollingsworth, 755.
The majority Of westfall over Hamilton is
Sc. We regret TO find that a small majority
Of thc people Of this county voted against
the Constitutional Amendments, but we
have little doubt Of their being carried in
the State Why any Democrats should
have voted against them We cannot under
stand. ANYHOW it is satisfaction to Us to
reflect that We did our duty in the matter.
It viii be noticed that Governor Coke re-
ceived the highest vote given for any one on
the State ticket exceeding by nine the vote
Tor Hubbard. With the exception Of the vote
on the Constitutional Amendments, Travis
has done well and deserves great praise.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

WE note in an exchange that one of the
garrison of St. Helena, during the i'm
prisonment of the great Napoleon thereon,
is living near Arcadia, H., and we viii add
that one Of the soldiers who fought under
Wellington, at Waterloo, Mr.. J. H. Lob
mann, an honorable and respectable citizen,
is living in this county near Austin.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

TsR excitement in Havans about the dc
livery Of the Virginius and her.remaining
passengers and crew seems to have sub
sided, or at least the Governor General is
enabled to keep it down. and, according to
latest accounts, the vessel and prisoners
we've on their way to the port Of Bahia
Honda for delivery in due form as agreed
upon. So the prospect Of war has passed
away, and the immense number Of Colo
ncls ana Generals from Texas win not be
needed. The defeated candidates vil only
81 enabled, under the command q Bob
Taylor. 70 undertake q voyage up Sal.
River. Much good may It do them.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

THE debates on the repeal of the salary
law, passed by the last Congress, are, to say
the least, very curious and amusing. The
most of the speakers appear to be anxious
to repeal the law, but they all differ about
the details and the proper way to do it, and
many of them are involved in the grossest
and drollest sort of inconsistency.
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American Canadians.

It is estimated that there are now at least
twenty thousand residents OF Canada who
were born on this side OF the line They
are to be found in all the large cities, such
as Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Hamilton and
Ottawa, and they are rapidly gaining in
numbers and influence. The Albany ,jouJ-
nal thus refers to some Of the rsore promi-
nent among them MANY of the Amcri-
can Canadians arc in the lumber business
along the Ottawa valley and other lumber
districts, while not a few arc Interested IN
the manufacture of wooden pals, boxes,
sashes, etc. Some are dealers in pork,
Hour, etc, and more are mill-owners or mill-
ers. All arc noted for thrift and enterprise,
and earn good livings. IN their enterprise
they set an example to the native Canadians,
who are not disposed to live IL easy, mac
tive life A few Of our Canadian cousins,
SO to speak, arc large property holders; for
instance, there is Mr. III. Stevens and Ira
Gould, OF Montreal, and Halliday, Of To-
ronto. In the eastern townships also theru
are many landed proprietors who are men Of
wealth. In parliament there are half q
dozen Americans or Americana Canadians,
all noted for their shrewdncss and tact.
First is Joseph d. Currier, member from OF
tawa, the capital, who Is IN the lumber busi-
ness, and has made money at it. He for
SOME years past, has cast his vote for The
late ministry, as It is necessary that the Of
tawa lumber dealers should be on the gov
ernment side. Dir. Curricr is generally pop
ular in the Ottawa valley
John H. Pope is member for Compton,
+. r., where he holds large property. He
has always cast his vote on the same side
and for reusons Of cxpcdicncy. Mr.. Pope
is a very respectable man in his public and
private capacity. Hon. L. II. Holton sits
in the house Of commons for Chatcauguay,
and was q member Of the reform govern
ment Of 1e62-1SG4. lie IS man Of good
commercial standing in Montreal, but has
not made his mark in politics lie S
wealthy. Joseph Ryman IS member Tor the
south rulings Of Wentworth, and Is called
the jester Of thc house, FOR lis irreprcssiblc
wit He isa thorough reformer, and IS al
ways returned by his constituents. lie IS q
large landed proprietor also, in his county.
John Y. Brown is a member Tor one OF tic
rulings Of .l]rant, and Is q man Of conse-
quencc along the Grand river. ecasis bis
vote on the reform side, but has never cut
figure (of speech) in the house he IS eaid
to be a man Of moderate wealth Hon y.
;. Huntington is member for ShcfIord Z.
T., and IS leading man 10 bis section, a.
well as o good legislator and fluent speaker
in parliament lie It was who made that
bold stand in the Poetic scandal case IN
1864 be was a member Of the Macdonald
DoTion ministry. All these gentlemen arc
Americans or Of American percentage, and
are ell shrcwd, practical men; but Il must
De said that few 81 them speak well ia fic
House, though they arc close observers
Of all that passes IN IL. This element Of
the Dominion population IS an honor 20 Il,
aud infnscs energy into the inert nalf
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

Our exchanges report the death of Con
ner, for two terms Representative in Con
gress from this State since the war. His
health has been long declining and the new:
is not unexpected by his friends. Mr.. Con
nerwas man of sprightly talents and con
siderable requirements.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

A CONSCIENTIOUS Sunday-school teacher,
who felt panied upon looking through a
crack in the fence at seeing some Of his
scholars in attendance upon the trials Of
speed at the fair, asked one Of them II he
dad not think there was great waste Of
time at the racesl The youngster replied
that he thought there was numbering
sight too much time lost in scoringi
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members Elcrs Of ne Fourteensh Lesi.
lnlnrc.


First Dislnct-Edwin Hobby
Sccona Drtrict--W. III. Swift
Third Disiriri-J =. billiard.
Fnurth Disls:ct---W. =. Siisman.
Fifth District Web Flanagan.
Sixth District - Z. Camp.
Seventh District ID. G. Culberison.
Eighth DiStrici-C. A. Parker.
Ninth District I. d. Bradley
Tenth District joseph Norris
Eleventh District-W. +. Moore.
Twelfth Dist1ict-.B. e. Franklin.
Thirteenth District-Burton.
Fourteenth District-W. r. Baker.
Fifteenth District-Ed. Randle.
Sixteenth Distfict-Davidson
Seventeenth District. II. Davenport.
Eighteenth District-W. ID. Mood.
Nineteenth District-Geo. 3. Erath.
Iwenticth'D istrict-Amzi Bradshaw
Twentyarst nistlict--R. d. Allison.
Twcnty-second District--W. II. Trolin-
ser.
Twenty third District shannon.
Twcnty-fo District-W. r. Friend.
Twenty-ifth District. Olinthus Ellis.
Twenty-sixth District-H. Ledbetter.
Twenty-Seventh District-John Ireland
Twenty-eighth District--W H. Westfall
Twonty-ninth Distriot-Jo. I. DwyeF.
Thirtieth District-W. III. Russell.
REPRESENTATIVES,.
First District-D. w. Triplett Orange
county; =. s. Watts, Hardin county; J. B.
Simpson, Liberty county.
Second District
Third District. T. Smith, Frank Raj
ncy, w. l.. Denman.
Fourth District-Jamcs Eastlsmd, J. NJ
Harrison, William Lindsey, A. Edwards.
Fifth District
Sixth District b. Henderson, G. w
Matthews, b. w Brown.
Seventh Distriet-Ben Eppcrson, J. c.
DeMorse, y. O'Neal
Eighth District---W. ]. Swain, John Wat
son. G. S. Jenkins.
Ninth Districts. L. Chambliss, l.. ].
Farrar, II. Manning
Tenth District George ". Patterson,
Thomas NJ. Cain, W. A. WORKMAN.
Eleventh District--M. II. Inclusion, A.
j. Nicholson, ]. L. Gorham.
Twelfth District-W. L. Moody, J. W.
Harris, Guy NJ. Bryan.
Thirteenth District
Fourteenth District--E. F. Schmidt d.
L. Barziza, G. B. Stewart.
Fifteenth District
Sixteenth Distiict--
Seventeenth District-W. n 0xsheer
ID. ID. Rasboro, G. +. Stuart
Eighteenth Distrct-W. W. Patrick, G.
I. Goodwin.
Nineteenth District -Ir oh. sadler, S. X.
Helton, j. ID. Stephens.
Twentieth District II. Cochran, A.
X. Middleton, j. w. Kemble.
Twenty-iirst DistrictG. A. Foote r.
II. Donald, G. B. Pickett
TWenty-Socond District--T. II. HAYS,
Geo E. Reeves, Robert Bean.
Twenty-third District Bruce, Hart and
A. M. Douglas.
Twenty fourth District--L. S. Lawhorn.
i. NJ Rogers, i. ID. Linn.
Twenty fifth District-W. S. Dclany.
Twenty-sixth District--Price, G.. Miller.
Twenty-scyenth District-W. 3. Sayers,
L. J. Storey, S. ID. Jackman.
Twenty-eighth District-Felix Smith,
Sam Easlcy, Joseph +. Brown.
Twenty -ninth District-W. w. Hender-
son, A. i. Kcssler, J. II. McSeary.
Thirtieth District--Louis Cards, p. F.
Murphy, Santos Behcvidas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

THE Radicals are the same everywhere.
Fairly beaten in Mobile at the late city cleo
ton, the Radical sheriff, whose duty it was,
has refused to give certificates Of election to
the successful Democratic candidates. They
hold on like grim death.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

'sWhen be next doth ride abroad, . NC trust
he win again favor both rs and tho public
with acontinuation Of bis letters He writes
with so much ease and perspicuity that he
should by no means hide his light under a
bushel, but let it illumine the welcome
pages Of the srArEsMAx.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

THE State Journal continues to ignore
the fact that the Governor approved the
law under which the late election was
held, and that the whole Radical party APP
proved it, also, by holding their State Con-
vention, making nominations, and conduct
ing the canvass under it without the least
objection.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

IT is commended that, under the Constltu-
ton, the increased salary of President
Grant cannot be diminished during his
present term of Office. Having received
his 800, 600 additional, it is presumed he
viii make no opposition to the reduction
of other salaries. Grant only looks out for
himself
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

TIE Journal has found Fan astsFte law
yer, who agrees with Alexander in his IA
nous opinion. Give US his name by all
means. It will take great many ''toots"
to sustain the rickety Shot Tower
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THE Cleburne Chronicle states that from
the best information it can get Shannon has
been elected Senator from that district, and
Bruce, Hart and Douglas Representatives.
We therefore correct our list to correspond
with this information.
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found the Yegua country with better
crops than had seen in other portions of
Washington county. This is the region of
small farmers and considerable hay raisers
Except on the river and creeks the soil is a
gray, sandy or red clay, excellently tim
bered with post oaks. The excessive rains
of last summer did little or no injury to
crops, either corn or cotton, and was ex-
eeedingly beneficial for sweet potatoes.
The farmers generally are satisfied and are
anxious for a cold spell to save their meat.
Riding through the post oaks for many
miles / saw numerous hogs of all sizes and
ages--all looked fat, for the mast this fall
was abundant and the hogs in this region
viii not require any corn. Nearly all the
swine showed that some attention had
been paid to the improved breeds, and am
told that the old razor back has nearly dis
appeared. Most Of those within my view
showed that Chester white were the fayorite.
Farmers informed me that this improvement
in their breed paid them, because they not
only fattened easier than the old stock, but
they did not wander far from home, and
were easier found at killing time.
Tired and wearied and anxious to be at
home, ] turned towards the railroad and
took the cars at McDade and arrived at
Austin in due time so you can say the
wASDERER IS AT HONE.
Before closing the series Of letters which
are written solely for the plrposc Of giving
your readers and their friends a true de-
scription Of the country. / wish TO make
some general remarks on two or three sub
iects which strike me may be Of some adj
vantage.
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readers as well as by lawyers I have writ
ten out Of courtesy 10 you as journalist,
and not % please any man OF party.
am. sir. your ubcdlicut servant,
JAsrES II. Bell.
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MuEt Arthur was q very small boy his
mother rerrnandcd him. enc day for some
nlislenetnoT Not knowing It his father
began o. talk % him on tie sane subject
Looking up IN his face, Arthur said. solemn
IS. s1Ig nolhor has tended Is me-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

a LrYE PoLrcY AID 4 StDDSs DEATH
An agent for q life insurance company 81
this city was waited upon recently by a gen
ueman and bis wife, from Guthrie. fhc ST.
terxicg resulting IN the writing 81 policy
On the wife's lie, IN favor Of her liusbaod.
Tor tic sum 81 three thousand dollars tie
lady being IN perfect health az the time.
The Guthrie parties went home. and the
policy vas forwarded by mail Four days
after The application and remittance 81 tie
policy, The ngeUt received a letter from the
husband, acknowledging briefly the receipt
q the policy, adding. j have - inform
you Of the death 81 nv wife yesterday.
with . suggestion that the insurance money
be forthcoming. This letter looked rather
coId-blooded, the aecnt suspected fraud.
scarce four days having elapsed since tie
wife appeared u bis Office ID r0',us. health.
lie Therefore started for Guthrie 70 look
into che business and feund IS aaiopg
performed s. medical pufili0ref. thai
Tie lady had died 4 perfectly natural dealil.
and that the money would hast 70 b. paid
Cosfiel-]1aflaf
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LAW ASD onDEn.

Since I left Austin have Travelled over
some eight hundred miles. through regular
roads and many cross roads have been
absent four weeks--havc entered the man
sions Of the rich, the cottages Of the we'll
TODD, and the cabins Of the poor squaftcr-
IL an have been treatcd with courtesy. my
inquiries answered and my wants kindly
supplied. I hare seen no fights, no roVs,
ana but three persons urmcd-onc city
policeman, and two turkey hunters IN the
post oaks. At al times have felt IS safe
Is II / were az home although had no
wcaison larger than poclct knife. have
alsrsiys maintained ihaf IcxasIvas IS orderly
and IS safe Tor travellers IS any 81 the more
favored REGIONS who posscsil--or boast they
ln-lha gr.algr civilization
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

GEN. J. WARREN BELL denies in the
Galveston Ne,rs that he Is the Washington
correspondent of that paper. But nas he
not at one times
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

IL Is Stated that q gay New York widow,
Who canrot raise 5000 II cash. owns the
eosiliest necklace II re Emitted States
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

THE celebrated Prof. Agassiz IS dead.
his death is a great loss, not only to this
country, but the world.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-12-18

letter 20 the chalrnlan OF the Demo
OF Once.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-09-12

YNAGS.-We sell Dennison's Tags 10
Il Printers and Stationers ut Dennisons
lowest wholesale prices.
GLOBE PAPER co.
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These are the best known of all the companies
represented in Rutland, and since we have
represented them they hare paid more money to
the citizens of Rutland and vicinity than al
other companies combined.
This record proves their stability and their
willingness to pay all proper claims.
We confidently expect continuance OF the
liberal patronage which these companies have
always received.
We also represent the Travellers Life and Ac-
cident Insurance Company. We give better
and cheaper policy than any other Life COM
pany.
Call ana see.
BURNlIAM d TEMPLE.
Onlce Opera House, Rutland, VI.
mayld1y
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We confidently believe that nifty millions of
dollars win he made by the stock and bond
holders in this road within Il few years by the
rise in the value of the property.
The selling value of the stock and
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NO DRY-GOODSMEN, GROCERY
l. MEN, BUTCHERS &C.-We oner the larg-
est line OF Wrapping Papers, Paper Bags, Flour
Best quality MANILA, best quality bogus man
MA. Best quality straw paper all sizes and
weights. BEST quality paper bags and flour
scrlmping We handle these goods in large
quantities, and our prices are as low as Others.
selling same quality OF goods. Send US an
GLOBE PAPER co.
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& ) o, % o 0, 0 o 0.

We confidently believe that nifty millions of
dollars win be made by the stock and bond
holders in this road within Il few years by the
rise in the value of the property.
The selling value of the stock and
bonds OF the New York Central
and Hudson River Railroad Is
over ...................... slOs,OloCoo
The selling value of the stock and
bonds of the Midland Railway
Companies, including sufficient
to complete single track to But
falo, and double track east OF
Mlddletown, is.................. s3l,OOO,OOO
Length OF New York Central and
Hudson River railroad from New
York Central Depot TO Buffalo. 455 miles.
Length OF the Midland railway,
Jersey city to Buffalo, via Mont
clair. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50 miles,
Saving over the Central route. 20 niles
Saving over the Erie rOutes....... IS miles,
This difference of distance I'm favor of the
Midland route must always enable IL to COM
pete with the other lines adyantageously as to
freight, and ought to give II a larger share OF
the passengers than any other line. The early
completion OF the western Extension, from
Sciplo Centre to Buffalo, is ensured by the sub
scrptl0ns ofcapltalists to a syndicate formed
TO purchase IS, 100000 OF bonds from the com
pany. The syndicate has guaranteed TO adj
vance further means, IL wanted, TO complete
this road. We Oner lOr Il short time, New York
a OsWego Midland Railway COS First Mortgage
Seven Per cent. Gold Bonds, Western ENten-
sion, at 81 l-9 and accrued interest In currency.
We are sole agents for selling Jersey city q
Albany Railroad tomp0ny's per cent. gold
bonds al 30 and interest in currency. This road
is now in operation from Jersey city to Tappan-
town, distance of - miles. Nine miles FUR
Their are graded ON which iron Is being laid.
The road VIII be completed TO llaverstraw with
In year. These bonds are only issued on COM
plcted road
A specially will be made of the stock and
bonds of the following companies New York a
OswegO Midland railway company, New Jersey
Midland railway company, Montcair railway
company, and Jersey CITY 4 Albany railroad
company. Wehaye now on hand limited sup
ply OF these bonds.
All bonds and stocks known In this market
Will be bought ana sold, for cash, on orders for
Investors or dealers. We solicit permanent cor
resnondencc and agents for the sale OF these
bonds u. T.. CULVER CO.. Bankers,
20 Nassau St., New York,
aug21d&wiw
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I INSURANCE.
BURNiIAM u TEMPLE.

We are Agents for the following. first class
Fire Insurance Companies.