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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23
SICKNESS.

We think it hard matter to be sick and
to suffer so much in body and mind, when
we are not conscious that We have been do
ing any particular wrong or committed any
great sin for which so severe punishment
should be inflicted. We all know that the
best people arc subject to sickness and
affection as we'll as the worst, and
it seems hard to explain why this
should be. But what would be the stu
atioa of mankind, if all lived through
their lives in perfect health? Is it not cvi-
dent that they would become more reck-
less, wicked and depraved With no check
upon their pleasures aud appetities, how
soon their hearts would become hardened,
and what depth Of turpitude would they
reach1 We speak Of the general effect
There might be few instances Of
individuals, preserving all their in
nocence and recfitudo during a long
life without any check or interrup
ton to the satisfaction of all their de-
sires and passions, but tho effect upon
the mass Of mankind is unmistalsable aud
certain. Providence has kindly watched
over the best interests Of mankind and or
dained for their benefit sickness and afFlic-
tion, to keep their hearts snftened. to pre-
vent pride, arrogance and dcpravity, and to
make them feel their weakness and depend
cncc on higher power. Much then as we
suffer, it is good for US to be sick. It brings
US to reflect on our past lives, and 10 prom
ise ourselves that, IN the future, II we are
spared, We viii cndeavor to act more worth
lis and moro in accordance with tho duty
We owe to man and God. 1t produces a
more humble feeling and often causes Us to
forgive our enemies, or at least, tolessen our
rancor and hostility towards them.
But with all the pains and sorrows Of
sickness, there is alienation and attendant
compcnsations. when sick, we learn Who
are our best frieads, by tho sympathy they
express in our behalf and theattention they
devote to us when possible. They st by
our bedside and whisper uorls Of hope
and consolation. When conyaiescius,, they
often send US flowers and little doIicacics IN
the way Of food 70 tempt our feeble appc-
tites and VIC rejoice in our friends and
grow stronger ~ their kind cndeavors.
And then again, when We are once more
able to leave our bed and room and walk
forth into the fresh ar of heaven, how
much more beautiful does everything look
than before cur sickness The skies have .
brighter and biuer look, ths leaTes and The
grass hare q deeper and f1esher green. The
1nTegs seem more ir1r,Tanl and FerLcci. aud
al things inulniing humanity, scem im-
proved - hue and form and feature We
heard lu-nd ssg orcs thal after BE Eecor-
cred from sickness clcfg Uon.aa Ioolcd %
him IKE .n rnes
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23
AN ADHERENCE TO THE PLAT
FORM.

Sometime ago the Galveston Nc3cs took
ground against a Constitutional Convention,
insisting that Democratic candidates were
at liberty to go for or against one according
to their individual judgment at least,
this was our understanding of its position.
We felt bound to protest against this posi-
tion, as the late Democratic State Convcn-
ton had made it a distinct plank in their
platform, and furthermore, because we be-
licved that a new Constitution was an i'm
parative necessity, and that large majority
Of our people favored one. understand
that the Noes replied to our structures,
which were made altogether in spirit of
kindness, but as the paper containing the
reply, came while We were prostrated by
sickness, VIC lave never seen it and
can only conjecture its purport. We
are at loss to imagine what
arguments could be used to defend an open
Recommendation TO set aside ono Of the
plaincst declantions Of tic platform, about
which, as We understand, there was as much
unauirnity as ans portion of it. We had al
ways supposed that the object OF State
Convention was TO uuitc the party, and to
lay down platform on which we could
stand 10 make battle for the common cause.
II it is not to l,e considered binding on the
individual members of the party, VIC see
little use Of having any platform at all. II
one press is to throw to the winds this ,gr-
tion and another that, what unity shall VIC
have in the party9 Hero will Be one SIT Of
candidates advocating the calling 81
convention, according Co the determination
Of the State Convention, aud another set
following the advice Of the Ns,rs, aud op-
posing one, and the utmost confusion will
prevail. We have already one newspaper,
cWeatherford Sigpe', deEounciag the sixth
declaration of the platform, and another,
the Ns,,s, setting aside. the twelfth, aud the
next thing may bc that third Will fsvor
State police, as one did a short time before
the meeting Of the convention, aud 50. ono
after the other, all tho provisions II the
platform may be repadiated. We know Of
no better way than strict adherence to the
platform in al its particulars The llrgcst
and most intelligent convention ev,r held
in Texas unanimously adopted it. ail why
should individual wisdom set itself up in
judgment against its Did VIC not heartily
coacur with al us declarations, VIC should
not feel onrself free to ceusure a. / orcr-
slaugh it. We should feel that 1t W as prc-
sumption in Us % put forth our single opin-
ion against the judgmcat q 50 many able
lncn as eo,rpQscd he late Democrstic STATE
Convention, and should follow thcir had
without 4 mnrninr % complaint.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23
GAS w0RKS-WHY WE DO NOT
HAVE THEM.

Il is a shame upon our lovely and thriving
little city, the capital OF the great State Of
Texas, with its rapid growing population Of
ten or twelve thousand souls, that at this
day OF advancement and contact with the
progressive world we arc without the ordi-
nary comforts and convoniences, 10 say moth
ingof the character they wouBi give MS, to
he derived from the modern style Of supply
ing cities with gas and water. It isa qucs-
ton with Us whether Austin is fully able to
take stock in company for procuring these
absolute necessities, and VIC would be glad
to sec any other kind Of an arrangement
entered into which would take such
matters entirely out Of the hands
Of the public, through the medium Of the
city corporation. and place it in those Of
individuals. The proposition has been sub
mittod at a special election whether Austin
viii take stock in gas and water works, aud
sgrced to. but We know that our citizens
would be very glad to have a whole or a
part 81 this burden Of expense thrown upon
a company. II a company can At any time
be induced to put up either gas or water
works without causing US to issue bonds to
be hawked about from place to place, aud
sold at heavy Discount for the purpose Of
establishing such enterprises, 10 be badly
hlanesed through an time 10 cone by pub
lic servants tbcn IN Heavcns name lct Us
....I#. n. 3.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23


THE statement of the Austin JoureGt that
the STATESMAN "bolts the regular Demo
cratic nomination for Senator and members
of the Legislature in this district because
the nominees are suspicioned Of sympathy
with the farmers and opposed to monopo-
lies, - is simple falsehood and the editor
knew it. Mr. Felix Smith, Of this county,
is farmer, and We can unhesitatingly in
dorsc him in every respect. He is, in fact,
q true representative of the country inter
ests and as such we are very glad to sec
him receive the nomination. The dissatis-
faction expressed throughout the district by
no means attaches to either Dir. Smith or
Col. Easley, both of whom are farmers and
have heretofore been out of politics. We
desire to see such men within our lcgisIa-
tive halls.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23

THE Austin Journal quotes from the St.
Louis Republican to show that the Demo-
cratic party is dead. The St. Louis
Republican, for more than year, has not
been considered reliable Democratic paper,
and it has not now the patronage of the
Democratic party of st. Louis, which has
been given to the Tgmos. 1t has been wrong
ever since the movement, last year, to turn
over the Democratic party to the Liberal
Republicans, which originated with ii under
the false plea that it had no intention of
destroying the Democratic party or its or
ganization 1t has acted with duplicity and
has justly lost the confidence of honest
Democrats. 1t is wholly under the infiu-
ence of Gratz Brown and his cousin, Frank
Blair, who think they have nothing to hope
for except a new party is inaugurated.
Whenever Radical newspapers quote with
commendation the articles of profcsscd
Democratic papers, it may be known, at
once, there is something wrong about
them
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23
q NEW CONvENTION TO RE cALLKD.

Col. Rutherford returned on Saturday
from the meeting of the committee at Bur
net, and informs us that it was concluded,
under the circumstances, to call a new
convention in thus district Dr. Westfall
was present and approved the call, which
he viii make as soon as possible after his
return home. We think DR.. Westfall de-
serves much credit for his promptitude in
responding so readily to the desire OF the
people for new convention, and his un-
willingness to be in the way Of perfect har-
mony Of the Democracy Of this district We
trust that the new convention win accord a
representative TO the frontier counties, of
their own selection, so that entire satisfac-
ti;n may be given.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23

PARTICULAR attention Is called fO-tbc
card Of Judge A. S. Walker. Of this
city, desiring that his name should not be
presented to the new convention, as can
didate for the State Senate. Il viii bcsccn
that he does not wish TO be the cause Of any
discord and bad feeling among the Dc,uoc-
racy Of this district We cannot but cx-
press our warm appreciation Of the conduct
Of Judge Walker and Dr. WestfalI, under
the embarrassing circumstances in which
the party was placed By tho action d the
late convention. They have both acted in
the most patriotic manner.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23
TIIE CLARKsVILLR TIMES ON THE
SCHOOL LAW.

Every now and then some Democratic
paper, well meaning, perhaps, but wanting
discretion, is furnishing the Radicals with
something to help them out in their war
fsre against the Democratic party Of Texas
and its last Legislature A late Austin
journal quotes from the Clarksville Times
TRADE against the new school law, and
cackles over it like an old hen after laying
an egg. Mr.. Swain, the editor OF the
7io,es, may be very good honest man, but
it is hardly probable that he is wiser than
large majority of the last Legislature, who
passed the school bill. The law may be de-
fectivc, but it is certainly preferable to the
one repealed. The people imperatively de-
manded the repeal of the old law, which
was corrupt, extravagant and oppressive.
We submit that the editor of the Times,
who, we believe, is a Democratic candidate
for the Legislature, had better reserve his
objections to the present law until the meet
ing of the Legislature, when he can venti-
late his views fully and aid in perfecting
the law, if it is faulty.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23
NO. Is

The nominations in the Washington
County District were made on Thursday.
Seth Shepard, Jr., oneof the most talented
and accomplished young lawyers ana ger
tlemen IN the State leads the ticket as car
didate for the State Senate. The contest
will be close one in the district and no
man could have been nominated none cal
culated 70 bring ont the strength Of the par
~ than Mr. shepard. He has been raised in
Washington county, is the scion Of a noble
old stock, and commands the confidence and
esteem of all hls acquaintanocs.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23

WE are under obligations to aIr. William
Wilson, of this city, fos splendid bamboo
fishing pole, for which he has our thanks
twice over. There is now nothing to hin
der osr catching fish but a want OF time.
But after VIC have whipped and wiped out
the Radicals, the trout in Barton had better
bc on their guard.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23

who constituted a majority OF the excur-
sionists, and their elected leader was Cut
ler. Our brother Of the Dsmoeras can Sc
lect his own company, but for ourself, we
would not like TO be seen in St. Louis or
elsewhere in such set That is all we have
e say about It.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23

The meeting OF the Austin Coke and
Hubbard Democratic Club was called to ar
der on the night Of the seventeenth instnnf
by the President.
The report Of the committee on constitu.
tion and bylaws was read and adopted,
Upon motion, parties present were re-
quested to come forward and sign the con-
stitution and bylaws.
Upon motion, A. J. Peeler was mani.
mously elected q member Of the club.
The president then announced the rame
Of the executive committee, as follows:
1st ward, T. II. Cullen; ID ward, .. G.
Minter; 8d ward G. A. james 4th ward
c. Rome 9Th ward j. w. Robertson: eth
ward. Anthony DefIenbaugh: 7th ward, z.
W. Stands; eth ward, r. =. Cauington; +;
9th ward, George Robertson; 10th ward
Wm. A. johnson.
Upon motion, the secretaries 9cfc re-
quested to inform the committeeman Of tlieir
several appointments, and Of their respective
duties
Upon motion, the president Of this club
was elected chairman Of the executive com
mittec.
The following resolution was then intro.
duced and passed
Rcsolred, That the president Of this club
shall publish call addressed 70 the Demo-
Gratis Of Austin, inviting them 70 assemble
in mass meeting at the City Hall, on Tnts
day, October 81, at 80 o'clock y ~ 20
take steps for nominating ciyt officers
Mr.. Archer was then called upon, and 81
dressed the meeting.
The following resolution was then offered
and adopted
Resoirsd Tint the members Of the exec.
utivc committee in each ward be empowored
to appoint not exceeding ten citizens as
sub committee IN their several wards.
Club then adjourned.
DANIn gllnnra l.halllnn-l
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23

IT is said that the Attorney General, when
he saw the war tres lighted on the noun
tains, had no further desire to see the noble
savage in state Of nature The question
of retreat was decided by him more clearly
and concisely than any other which ever
came before him.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23

We, are sorry to notice that the old Hous-
ton TelegrQA is FOR sale. Under the man
agement of Gen. Webb, it has been a faith,
ful sentinel on the watch tower Of Demoo-
racy. We have sometimes had occasion to
differ with him in minor matters. but VIC
have never doubted his entire sincerity and
devotion to the Democratic party, and we
shall part company with him with uufcigned
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23

THE Galveston Nees wants information
about the election of school trustees in the
respective counties within the proper time.
The school trustees Of Travis county were
elected within the time required by law. 1t
seems the matter was neglected in Calves
ton
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23

WE publish elsewhere from the C,atipator
and Country Geatleman an article on the
culture Of broom corn We understand this
grows in perfection in Texas and that the
Texas brooms, made therefrom, are much
superior to those of Northern manufacture.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23

AusTN, October IS, 1873
l,liors Democratic Statesmdn-I wish it
published through your columns that, to
secure harmony among the Democrats of
the district, it is my desire that hoy name
should not be presented as a candidate for
the Office OF Senator, in the District Con-
ycntion soon to reassemble at Burnett
Respectfully, A. S. WAAKBR
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23

TfE Irish World has published two cantos
of a very beautiful poem, called the Rose of
Mourne, written after tho manner Of Sir
Walter Scott. We must again express our
appreciation of the ability with which this
Irish journal is conducted.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23


THE comments of the State Jour3,al on
the iilAcss Of Col. r. L. Fulton are in char
acter with that reckless, rnprinciplcd press.
To suggest that foul plot Of the Demo
cratic party and a deception practiced upon
him by the State Convention had caused him
to lose his reason is as unfeeling as it is
false. Col. Fulton was well satisfied with
the result Of the convention and the nomi-
nations made. His fayorite candidate for
Governor was nominated, and the senscIess
gabblc of the Journal, that the convention
was manipulated by railroad lawyers, is
only worthy Of contempt. The Journal, un-
til lately, has insisted that the railroad in
tcrcst was completely defeated It's turning
and twisting and falsifying is beyond all
precedent. But to speak 4 an unfortnnate
sick man in the manner it has spoken Of
Col. Fulton is a crowniDg infalny.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23

THERE are two conjectures as TO the ter
mination of the Fort Sill couEci Some
suppose the matter was arranged and agreed
upon before the Governor left Washington
Others think that the government played
of a trick on Davis and his suite. That
they arranged with the Indians 10 come to
the council painted and armed in order to
scare the Governor into surrender OF sa-
tanta and Big Tree. One thing IS certain,
as soon as the fires were kindled on the
mountains, and its object was explained TO
the Governor, he FASTENED to set the noble
murderers free, and started for the railroad
in double quick time. Either solution is
not much to the Governors credit. We
believe the matter was arranged at Wash
ington.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23

fETUEs oF IuE I.EAox. Says ftat NaI
ing cyelopedia Of health, Dr. Hall Whcn
persons are icverisli beyond what Is nainfNl
indicated in some cases by a melaie
IN the mouth, especially after d1nkin4 va
ter, o. ~ wbitish appcaapceo 81 flie 81 1f
part of flsc snrfacc of TIE tongue. one oI
the best coolers internal or external
q take q lemOn, cut of the top. s1
over i some loaf sugar. oiainQ 1s
into the lemon will aepoun. and illeo
it slowly, squeezing he lemon cad
more sugar ns the aciaiiF icciea
being Drouehi np from tic tower
Invaiids with lcVerisineas may take lI
three lemons dayio This manner Hlll I''a
faost marked benedi, m1nIfeie9 ~
~ cooiness. comfort and inFiger.tioa
lemon 81 two iIna taken g tc lIne
entire sulsHi1lc for Che ofdinaTf supper -
summer. wctid give many comlelf
nights sleep. and a. awakening fI.
and inrigo1afion. With anappei loI
last 70 which they are st.nFcr 0e ~
haze their cup of tea lol appf b
and cake, and their berries Cf
and ercam
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23

TnE Democratic ticket selected for ihe
Galveston District is, IN all respects, a. ex-
ccllcnt one. II is Is follows: For Senator,
Judge B. C. franklin; Tor Representatives,
Wm. L. Moody, john W Harms and Guy
II Bryau.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23

The Radicals seem very much dishcart-
cped at the result of the Fort Sill treaty, in
which Satanta and Big Tree "dustedp for
the mountains. The Journal has become as
tame as a barnyard hen.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-10-23

The Clarksyille 7imes Of which 1lf ~,
j. Swain Is editor, a leading Democrats
paper remarks:
''Thc fisherman Of the Austin 5IATEssi.t
still snarls and snaps because of the cdiio.
rial convention and excursion North fe
says it was Radical concern, etc. Wei.
Mf. STATESMAN, II We mistake not gon hfd
n representative there, % one, al least, WHO
proposed 20 represent tho sTATfstItE aIa3
be there was not enough chickcn- liein li.f
concern for you. n you cannot Dad some
thing more interesting TO lay before yonf
readers, i j. high time you bad qali nc
ring. 49, State Gasette.
The Sr4TEsNAx had no repre- sentative ed
the editorial convention o. among BE ez-
eursionists. II any one attempted pro-
posed to represent II Il was entirely without
authority We opposed the thing from
lhc beginning.
, 1873-10-27

dency to reckless and doubtful financial
legislation. 1t would have recalled the
simple, sober standards of expense and
OF public honesty which are not only
forgotten, but ridiculed. It was a great
opportunity lost. And the most faith
full Republicans and friends of the
President, however they may regret
that it is said, will not deny that it is
the truth.
If our view be correct, it would have
been better both for the. Massachusetts
and the New York conventions to have
rebuked unequivOcally the whole meas
ure, leaving censure to fall where it
justly belongs. But even in trying to
discriminate, they fail. Our New York
resolution declares that public censure
belongs to those of whatever politics
whose votes enacted such provision. y
But is not the signature that made the
provision effective as responsible as the
votes that enacted it? The resolution
censures the President, if it censures
Congress. The better action OF the
conventions would have been t0echo
the Wisconsin Republican demand that
1t be made constitutionally impossible
for any Congress to increase its own
compensation. And the better eonrse
for individual Republicans is to regret,
not to defend, the action Of the Presi-
dent.
, 1873-10-27
Port Townsend.

ENTERED.
Oct. 2l-Str Eliza Anderson,
Clancy, Victoria.
24-Str Eliza Anderson, Clancy,
Victoria.
Str Gussie Telfir. Garnder, Port
land, with a small quantity of freight
for the Sound.
G-Sehr Ontario, Stevens, Victoria,
in ballast.
Schr Gen. Harvey, Lloyd. Victoria,
in ballast.
CLEARED.
Oct. 2l-Br schr Orcas, McIachlan,
Victoria, with tons oats. 4 tons pota-
toes, and so lambs, from San Juan.
22-Bk Gen. Cobb, Delaney, San
Diego, with 435, 53l feet of lumber, and
l3, 500 laths. from Seabeck.
23-Str Eliza Anderson, Clancy,
Victoria.
14-str Gussle TeIfair, Gardner,
Victoria, with Oregon Produce for
BIC.
271Bk Mensh,koff. Bannister,
Shanghai, with las, 245 feet of lumber
from Freeport.
, 1873-10-27
LATER From BFII1NeHAM BAr.-By

LATER FROM BELLINeHAM BAT.- By
q telegraphic dispatch We learn that a
stabbing aii'ray occurred at Sehome on
Monday afternoon, between two men
John Boyd and " lillian Pollard, which
might have resulted in serious injury
to Boyd, Tut for the fortunate breaking
70 the knife at the first blow. Tlley
were then separated before doing any
injury to each other. Pollard sub
s quei1tly was taken before Justice Jen-
kins, and examined, ard iailing to give
81, 000bail, was committed to jail, to
stand his trial, on a charge of assault
with intent to kill -. Ship Germania
left tor san Francisco on the 20th,
with about 1,450 tons Of coal and six
passengers. ne
, 1873-10-27

Rich GOLD MINES IN YAKIMA
CoUNTY, IF. M. Thorp, Esq., OF rah-
cum Greek, kililas \ alley, Yakima
County. Informs usthat great extite-
ment exists there, caused by the dis
covery OF rich deposits Of gold on Il
small stream tahpfyihg into rhe YalSi-
MA river, distant about tlifee miles
FROM Mr. fhorpfs paee. Coarse gold in
chunks from ! ! TO 20 have been found.
aud men are raSling in day and night.
The extent Ofitile aufiferotls ground Is
not yet knoFfll, bus tits thought to be
extensive. OurinfoImaiit says further:
tAil who secuIe claims this flll, should
theweather prove uufEyorabie, cah OF
course work tneHi next season.,
, 1873-10-27
Marine Intelligence

Marine reports from all the ports on
the Sound will be very thankfully re-
ceived. We will send the ARGUS free
to any one who will furnish u' with a
regular list Of the shipping Of his port.
Ship Masters will Oblige Us by re-
porting at this office-ju't opposite the
telegraph office.