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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-18
A CmALLENGE.

The Galveston MelcS has been made the
medium Of communication from the Hon.
G. = Ruby, the colored chairman of the
Republican State Committee, addressed to
the Hen John Ireland, the chairman of the
State Democratic Executive Committee,
stating that Governor Davis intended to
canvass the State, and desired to meet his
competitor, Judge Coke, ut such times and
places as might be deemed convenient for
the purpose of public discussion. This is
something novel to US. It is very round
about way of doing things, and looks like
the shining Ruby wanted to attract public
notice to himself. We have heard Of one
candidate offering TO canvass with another
and making arrangements for that purpose,
but this was matter Of individual inclina-
ton and not a regular party arrangement
II Governor Davis wanted to canvass with
Judge Coke, he could have written to him
directly ON the subject, and not have used
the negro chairman Of his party committee
to bring the matter about Whether Ruby
has ever sent the letter. published in tie
Neirs to Judge Ireland, we are not told, but
we suspect not. In case he should send it,
We presume Judge Ireland will inform him
that it is personal matter he has nothing
to do with, and that Davis and Coke can
manage that matter for themselves. II the
Radical candidate is not on such friendly
terms With Judge Coke as to authorize a
personal offer and satisfactory arrangement
between them, then it is evident that no
such arrangement should be made by third
parties. Judge Coke can do as he pleases.
but we believe it win be bes, for the peace
and order OF the State that 40 joint discus
sionS shall take place. II Governor Davis
indalges in other places in the bold asscr-
tious and coarse illusions which distin-
guishea his barbecue speech at Austin, in
large and mixed crowd Of whites and
blacks. there might arise breach Of the
peace and even a bleody ARRAY among the
opposing elements. Our Judgment is
against,any arrangement Of the Kind. Let
Davis have his own meetings and let al at
tend who choose. A joint canvass would
break up in now. the very thing intended,
As we suspect
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-18

The New York Herald Is complaining that
Col. Hubbard was guilty OF irrevcrence in
alluding, as he did, to the Radical platform
in his speech before the late Democratic
State Convention. Satan reproving sin.
Is the Akrald Incoming religious BY pub
fishing the sennons Of Beccher, Tilton and
smythei Is it shocked at an allusion to
the decalogue and the Lords prayer in
connection with politics! Let the Hsyald
look at home, and attend 10 the morals and
manners Of its own section. The irreyer-
ence and blasphemy of the Northern preach
ers have become notorious, let alone their
politicians. There was nothing objectional
in the remarks of Col Hubbard, unless the
Herald is SO friendly to the Radicals in
Texas as to feel hurt when good hearty
blow is laid on them Our candidates are
all men of good moral character, who try TO
love the Lord and shame the devil. The
Herald need not be alarmed.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-18

FINDING that he would be out voted in
the Radical State Convention of Massa-
chusetts, Beast Butler made virtue of ne
cessity and withdrew from the contest, let
ting Governor Washburne be renominated
unanimously. But the Beast is evidently
gaining ground in the Pilgrim State. The
struggle was for some time doubtful. He
was backed by Grant and the whole Wash
ington influence Grants afraid of Butler,
and will need his aid for third term, which
heis looking forward to with confidence It
is Thought Butler hasforrned ring for buy
ing up the cid repudiated bg4asz0lin I is
sissippi, for mere song and getting them
acknowledged and paid, through his son-in-
law, Ames, when he becomes Governor of
Mississippi The property holders of this
State are becoming excited about this
matter.
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Benjamfn's Big Fee-SIx millions of
Dollars for Recovering French In
herItancc.

4 dispatch was published few days ago
announcing that through the instrumental
ity of the Hon. ]. p Benjamin, two ladies
in Georgia had recovered an inheritance in
France valued at $12, 600, 600.
The Atlanta (Ga.) Herald publishes the
interesting details;
From positive authority it is ascertaincd
that Mrs. Virginia M. Campbell and her
niece, Mrs. Elmira Chambers, both Of Mad
ison, Georgia, are entitled to S12, 600, 600,
now waiting in France, to be claimed by
these fortunate ladies.
Mrs. Campbell is a widow, about seventy
years of age; her niece, Mrs. Chambers, is
also widow, aged about thirty-six The
vast property which they have inherited be-
longs to the Rennauleau estate. Informa-
ton in regard to it was received bY them
about three months since, Snd by the advice
of gentleman IN Madison, who says that he
was once a law partner of the Hon. Judah
p. Benjamin, they at once wrote to the lat
ter at London, asking him what course to
pursue in the matter. Dir. Benjamin, af-
ter thoroughly investigating the case,
wrote to Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Chambers
that there WAS not question Of doubt in
rcglri to their claim, and advised them to
come to Europe at once. Theproperty des-
ccfoS To tlcSc iatlcS through Il MIS-. KEN
uauleslu, Grandmother Of Mrs. Campbell and
great grandmother of Hrs. Chambers. Mrs.
CampbellS maiden name was Mcguire. her
mother having been Mile Rennauleau.
They are connected with one OF the bust
families in France.
BY the terms of an agreement between Mr..
Benjamin and the two ladies, the former
viii take one-half of the whole amount OF
the estate, and the other half, So 000. GOO,
will fall to Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Cham
bers, the share OF each being the neat little
sum Of 50, 600. 600. Seven millions and a
half being in the hands of the bank Of
Fr.ncc and 81, 500, coo in the hands Of the
Roihschilds Mrs. Chambers was in Au-
gusta on the Nineteenth, making arrange
ments fsr the voyage oi her aunt and her
self to Earopu They viii he accompanied
hy q sawyer from savann5hand Mr.. Antoine
Ficquet, from Augusta. who goes FOR the
purpose 81 identifying them. They viii
aiso c4rry papeIs signed BY the oldest citi-
seaS ~ Augusta, proving their identity.
They viii leave for Europe, we understand,
next Tuesday.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-18

GIRLS BEWARE. An Indiana school
teacher in Kentucky, who had graduated
with distinguished honor at Hanover Cox
lege, having won the affections of hand
some girl in the village where he was
located, was induced by the offer of fine
horse by her old Kentucky lover, who was
almost in despair, to give up his claim and
leave the field vacant to his rival He ar
rived, says the Madison Qnd.) Courier, in
that city, riding the splendid charger, the
equivalent of his abandoned love, and at
tended the meeting of the Teachers Insti-
tute, in the proceedings of which he took q
leading part. The days of chivalry are not
over Whether the Kentuckian has sue
ceeded in marrying the girl is not told. We
trust so. She ought tc be worth the horse
and hardly more, we should think
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VIZ notice tie Radical papers quoting
from the 11sgsri RsPa5iiosa and other pro-
fessed Democratic journals. When the Rad
ieals reproduce the utterances Of Demo
cratic papers, It ought to be evidence to
their editors that they are OF the Demo
cratic track and aredoing something wrong
and reprehensible. Do they not feel this:
Do they write Tor the approval Of the Radi-
cal papers. They profess to be utterly op-
posed to Radiealisnl, and willing to do al
most anything Tor its overthrow, and yet
the means they are using are greeted with
Radical applause. Should not this open
their eyes, if they are honest in their pro
LESSONS.
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the Ssgast, is recurring there On tcnspcrancc.
The local 81 the EniBlilisf rejoiees over the
arrival Of friend Irom Lampasas. Il looks
ike there was woman in the casc. Il is
said she brought home some papers, but no
walking papers.
The Tines reports new buildings constant
~ going up in BRENNAN. AIr Seth Shep-
pard is spoken of as a candidate for the
State Senate fromthat district--a good man.
They have formed u medical association
1t Bastrop for the county. a sexton house
At the grave yard IS talked Of as desirable
\ new station on the Central Railroad,
called Palmer, IS 20 bo established near
Waxahachie.
There viii DC q grand tournament at Dali
las on the eighteenth inst. The ceafrul
TtrfR wishes some Of its debtors would en-
ter the list, the wicked fellow.
In Parker county whole family Of i'll
fame We're murdered by an unknown mob.
This is the worse sort of " III fame and
must be stopped. No good people could do
this way.
A correspondent of the Bryan Appeal
represents the crops Of Milan county as
splendid.
No material uanlSgc mas been done by the
worms in Cherokee county, says the 0bSerCcr.
Corn is plentiful everywhere.
A line OF mail steamers from Sabine Pass
10 Galveston Is expected 10 be put in opera
ton TO carry the mail soon. The Neirs
Beacon speaks Of this as God-send,
\ fine steam, saw and grist mill is for sale
near Winnsboro by C.. Z. Roberts The
Sulphur Springs GGzetie says tits doing now
a heavy business.
The ComaHehc CAisf says the corn crop OF
that county viii be light, owing to the grass
hoppers. Wheat crop good. Enough
and to spare, also, for all immigrants A
silver mine has been discovered in the
mountains.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-18

WHEN Governor Davis became member
of the second reconstruction convention, by
the better class of citizens not being per-
mitted to vote by the general government,
during its whole session he strove to make
the constitution as odious as possible to the
people of Texas, and supported every
proposition to restrict the number Of voters
and to exclude as many Democrats and Con-
federate supporters as possible He favored
the idea of excluding enough to insure the
permaneney of the Radical reign in Texas.
Had it not been for the arduous labors of
Governor Jack Hamilton in the convention,
a large number Of the best people of the
State would not now have the privilege Of
voting. Let this be remembered. Davis is
yindictive, and tyrant at heart.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-18

The Geographic dispatch from Washing
ton OF the thirteenth instant informs us the
Commissioner Of Indian AfaITs will leave
that city the last OF the month for Fort
Sill, there to meet Secretary Delano and
Governor Davis FOR conference over San
Isnta and Big Tree 1t is said that Governor
Davis proposes to restore these chiefs to
their people, OF condition that they shall
deliver up or sell their horses, so that they
may not have the means of going beyond
their reservations, but it it added that
"soBae otter means nay 10 adopted to satisfy
GorernOr Darts What are these other
meansl We should like to know. VIII the
Federal patronage Of this State satisfy him?
Or an important Office, when lie shall have
been beaten out Of his boots for Governor
and is left out in the coldg Let us know.
This secret bargaining of high officials
about convicted felons is a shameful thing,
unheard of before in a civilized country.
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Democratic Executive conmittee.


HoN. JoHS IarlANp, Chairman seguin
Guadalupe county
First District-W. W Whitehead, Tyler
county.
Second District-Thos II. B0Wcrs,-Sas.
ola county.
Third District S. A. Wilson, Cherokes
county.
Fourth Distriet--John c. Goodgam, Rem
derson county.
Fifth District-c. b. Kilgoro, Raae
Sixth District F. J. Mccora, Longview.
Gregg county.
Seventh Disirict-II. F. o'Seil Ispden,
Eighth District-W J. Swavne Red
River county. Clarksvillc.
Ninth District. 7. Halbert. Navarro
county.
Tenth District-DanieI Upthegroye, Hunt
Eleventh District S. B. aIaxey, Paris.
Lamar county.
Twelfth District Chas. L. Cleveland.
Galveston county.
Thirteenth District-P L. Pearson. Rich
mond, Fort Bend county
Fourteenth District Gustave Cook Har
RS county, Houston.
Fifteenth District john S. Cleveland,
sixteenth District W. Carroll,
Burleson county.
Seventeenth District Jas Boyd, Bell
county, Bolton.
Eighteenth District-B H. Davis, Brazos
county, Bryan.
ycile county.
Tarrant county.
Wise county.
Twenty-second " Jennings, crayson
county, Dcnison.
Pinto county.
Iwenty-fourth District-D. e. Pf8cter
Indianola, Calhoun county.
iwenty-iifth District Wells Thomson
Colombo county, Columbus.
iwcnty-sixth District d. sayers. Bas.
trop comfy.
iwenty-seyenth District-Yin y. Far;.
caldwell county, Lockharf.
i.,wcnty-cighth Disirict Nv. III. Wcstfal
Williamson county.
Comai county.
Ihirtieth District-Not reported
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TIE idea Of Governor Davis, that taking
away the horses OF the Kiowas will pre-.
vent their raiding in Texas is absurd. They
can easily walk INTO our frontier and noun;
themselves again in short order, plunderand
murder all they please, and ride back tri-
umphantly to their reservation, there TO be
fed and clothed and petted by the Govern
ment. This is mere excuse for giving
them up, and a miserable poor one. Think
of it! The lives of our frontier people are
a cold matter of political bargain by Gov
ernor Davis!
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-18
NuALBER TWO

My last article concluded with a query as
to the expense and proficacy of the Thir-
teenth Legislature, and this communication
will be addressed to that subject, in part.
and to comparison of its expenses, with
those of its Radical predecessor. 1t is well
to premise at the outset that the value of
the glorious work of the Thirteenth Legis-
lature cannot be estimated in dollars and
cents. The shackles of an ignominious
slavery were upon us, placed there by the
willing tools of Davis in the Twelfth Leg
islature and the expense of their removal
ought not to bea subject Of calculation with
men deserving of freedom. Who can I'M
dertalle to place value upon the repeal of
the ubiquitous feature of the militia bill to
our State and people9 And so with all the
odious and tyrannical measures heretofore
enumerated. If it had cost the State ten
millions of dollars in getting rid of these
measures, we should congratulate ourselves
upon the lucky bargain we had made
But propose to meet this question fairly,
and for this purpose ask my readers to 90
with me and let us examine the appropria-
tions made by these two bodies for their
own personal benefit. Here is u tabulated
statement taken from the statutes, showing
the appropriations made by each Legisla-
ture for per diem, mileage, contingent and
printing expenses with reference to the
pages of-the statute books where each NAV
be found:
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IT must be remembered that the first act
of Radical tyranny, after the war, was TO
prevent the best portion of the Southern
people from voting or having any voice in
the reconstruction of their. States. Every
man, who had ever held any Office, or taken
any oath to support the Federal Govern
ment, was prescribed, while the carpet
baggcrs and all the negroes were allowed to
make the constitutions and the laws. That
was the first step, and Governor Davis
favored it. Can he deny its Does he de-
fcnd it, Will he allude to this in his
sneechesl
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-18

READ the article, signed Madison, which
we republish, from the Waco Eremiaer. It
was written, says that paper, by gentle
man connected in no way with the Thir-
teenth Legislature, and it shows clearly the
injustice done. it by some interested OF
thoughtless Democrats It is followed by
a second number, comparing the expen-
ditures of the Twelfth and Thirteenth Leg
islatures, which is well calculated to open
the eyes Of the people.
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cecded by their audacity, carried ont all
their measures and effected eseryt ching they
desired. The majority have quietly sub
mitted and let the Radicals have their way.
VIII they continue TO do thisl II s..
Grant IS likely to be President as long as liz
wishes. There mus, Dc an awakening 81
Of the American people or all their Iilscriie.
viii he lost
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-18

PooR Thomas, the would-be Comptroller,
has been so frightened at the assassination
Of the Adjutant General 1t Austin, that he
sleeps with four revolyers and two bowie
knives under his pillow. Every now and
then. he starts from his troubled slumbers
and screams out, The Ku-I1lux are coming p
II this goes ON, he is more likely to reach
the I.unatic Asylum than the comptroller's
atii@o
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-18

JUDGE COKE was to have spoken at Mar
lin on September IS, and will speak at Cal
vert on September 20. He will sooh have
out list of appointments. The Judge will
make as thorough a canvass as possible
Let all turn out to hear him.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-18

THE vote on the subsidy question took
place at San Antonio on Saturday last. No
papers from that city have been received
since that date but, by a special dispatch
to the Houston Ma,rary, NE learn that the
proposition was carried By a large majority.
The city Of San antonio poIlod 1905 votes
Tor IL, and 1t was believed the country pre-
c;ncts woold swell the amount.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-18

THE Houston Telegraph Of The ioarieeHth
admits that Dr. ". Il. Howard, physician
Of high Standing in that city, reports three
cases Of yellow fever in his practice, one Of
which hal proved fatal, and yet tue Isis-
grart seems 20 doubt the existence Of the
yellow fever there. Il is admitted thsl they
hsve plenty Of dengue therr.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-09-18

It has passed into proyerb that s'iigures
do not io The ahOvo shows that the people
of Texas paid out TO their enemies and task
masters tile sum OF 1882 600 for forging
their chains, and to their Ebcrators of the
Thirteenth Legislature, the sum OF 500. 600
for unloosing them. Is there room for COM
plant at theprices
Further the Twelfth Legislature was in
session 800 days. including sundays the
Thirteenth Legislature, 40 days The first
cost the State $40 - per day: the latter
S192 s.. The Thirteenth Legislature llassetl
100 public acts, and many Of them against
the violent opposition Of the Executive and
the Upper House. The corresponding scs-
sion Of the Twelfth Legislature. although
in entire accord with the Executive. passed
only IS public acts. about onc-third Of
which were Of an odious character and en-
acted FOR lhccxpress purpose Of oppression
and plEndgE. The repeal Of those laws cost
time AID patience Nothing coald BE ac-
compli>lica By rush save further enslave-
mcni venture tie remark that with a
homogeneous Senate the work could have
been accomplished ir one-half fhe time
aud az onc-half the expense. but sad to saw
therc were recrelnts Ia that body who. 10
shield their past peceadiliocs. bol,llvand UNI
biushingly voted with the Radicals on ali
party questions
Away then with ilic Islander that the Dem
ocraiic Legislature cost a. mOTr than is
Radical predecessor. The Radical party
has laTpei upon this s,ging with view ID
attempt tiic concealmeuf III their own base
rfoligacT, ard las the imfudencc 20 insert
K AZ one ~ The staunch blanks II thcfr
platform That lddie Hunt play. and IN
tf1iiecnt men are too rnYers1nt With The
feuIes 81 suffer imposition D.vis and bis
laiB caasel the expenditure of <1a2 600
hy il.. Twelfth Legislature 81 ensiasine
Tezas Tie SANS man and ilie same r,.,rtT
cadeei II,e expenditure ~ laaI1 than half
Of thc toHF-E--itclg small sum 81 <-5o. 600
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RESOLUTIONS.

l. Rsolre9, That we deprecate tile action
of the Democratic members of Congress I'M
co Operating with the Republican majority,
sR lREqSdept Glapt, in Lie, 'Assssgge 81 lag
Shack salary bin. -
Adopted unanimously.
,. We heartily concur in the following
resolution passed by the Ohio Democracy
in their recent convention, to-wit
s'Rcs0lged, That the act of the President
in setting up by bayonets government in
Louisiana not chosen by her people, and
having no title whatever to rule over them,
was a fragrant violation of her rights, and
of the Federal Constitution
And futher, that we deeply and sincerely
sympathize with the people Of Louisiana in
their misfortunes and the outrages perpe-
tratcd on them.
Adopted unanimously.
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by the Thirteenth Legislature in freeing US,
By Ietarding the work 81 that body in every
conceivable manner, with the double motive
Of bringing Odium upon the Democracy,
ana AZ the same time, preserving, to some
extent, their grip upon our throats. Thank
God their arms are paisied, and re OF
Texas do not complain nf the doctors bin.
MADISON.
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IT Is reported Bob Taylor is about raising
another regiment for the new Davis rebel
lion. He viii devote the proceeds of the
wagon and mules, captured from the Yam
KEGS in Arkansas and sold in San Antonio,
during the late unpleasantness, A" to that
patriotic purpose. It is not known which
side he viii take, and it is likely Bob him
self doesn't know.
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RUMoR says Newcomb is preparing to
leave for California. lie will take with
him his distinguished artist, the son of no
body, and start an illustrated ratification
paper in Skunk's Hollow, near the head
waters of Saline river It is understood he
has engaged his present Rio Grande editor
and Alexander, the coppersmith, to go with
him