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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19


This question which has so profoundly
agitated the public mind, and given rise to
such contrariety of opinions in Congress,
remains still mooted question. 1t is so very
difficult problem to solve, that one or two
distinguished Senators have, already, in the
course Of few years, occupied both
sides. Their minds get confused, in trying
TO get at clear solution, founded upon the
science of finance. 1t is, no doubt diff
cult matter to clearly grasp the situation,
and show what the country really needs.
But the glorious South, in the halls of Con-
gress, as upon the bloody battle field, fur
nishes the men to make this question plain,
and lead the country safely through the
financial bogs and quicksahds. The Hon.
]. B. Gordon, one of the Senators in Con-
gress from Georgia, recently made speech
from which extracts are given below. 1t
will be seen that he takes the position that
resumption OF specie payments viii not re-
lieve the country-that redundancy OF
currency is not desirable, but suficiency
of low rate money;
''But, II forced resumption werespractica-
BILE, would il be justl II my surroundings
were those of the honorable Senators from
Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York, il
the people who sent me here were creditors,
as are their constituents, instead of debtors,
then, too, might look upon this proposed
change in our financial status with some de
gree Of philosophic eomplacency.
~ -. "a ~. a.,I
are debtors; and their obligations were
formed, mark you, when gold was at ITO
10 $50; and now 60 force them TO pay in a
currency equal 20 gold would be simply to
increase their debts by the amount Of 10 to
80 per cent.
NOT RxPEDUENT.
'sBut II they were both practicable and
Just, would it be expedient, consistent
with the best interests of the producers
10 return to specie payments within any
limited space Of time. This is the
great question, after ALL ! apprehend
there arc but two rosds with govern
ment currency 10 specie payments. One is
by contracting the currency, as proposed
here. 90 within certain relation 10 the spe-
cie,.ssNlch YOU may hold in the treasury,
which would bring bankruptcy 70 the coqn-
try; the other BY giving vitality to prodnc-
ton. which can only be done by giving ia
cllities for production. To give this we
must give money at low interest, that our
exports. trade, internal and foreign, may be
built M, aud that We may enhance individ-
ual and national wealth.
s'To my mind, supported rs I am by expe-
ricnce ana history, the latter is the shortest,
snrest. easiest and best We cannot pay
roid for groenbacks until We getit; we can
NOT get gold until We get il back TO this
country; We cannot bring it back 10 this
country until our exports and sales bring {
% as. We cannot increase our sales until
We increase cur productions; 70 do which
va must give the prOducers-no an Inflated
o. redundant currency. bat sufioiency Of
low rate money"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

We had hoped to present asfulll report
Of thefinancial condition of ourseitys up to
the present date in this issue hut have
failed to get all the facts necessary in time
to make UP the article; The kind assistance
of Aldermen Brueggerhof and Bgemond,
has been extended us in the collection Of
the data necessary; Snd-TViti-s4fttle more
work we shallo be pFepared1to give as fun
and complete areport as ourPeepfe amIght
expect OFFICIALLY. q Sdbha9 statement has
been much needed ntoi give our citizens q
faifi'view into the financial character and
CONDITION of the city, and we hope that
both they and the board of aldefmenlmay
Icinaiu quiet in. regard to lahy proposed
plansfHbtil Judgment can be rendered
upon facts fairly set ebefOreathspubli6. 70
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

GovEKNoR k1IKs, OF mississippi, the SON
inlaw Of Beast Butler, does not glsethep oo-
pie Of that State very existed. opiniohOf
his capacity and ifairnssse Complaints are
being made % his conduct IN removing
competent and able men from office, BE.
cause they acted in the integrity q their
hearts for the common good. Mo- one ls
surprised at his conduct II he we're TO
discharge his duties fairly and impaVSialIy.
the fact would be refreshing. So - a-ysFI
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

Carpenters speech in the United States
Senate, has created some Consideration in
Republican ranks, and it is said he com
pletely disemboweledp the Kellogg gov
eminent in Louisiana. He dealt with the
question in his great speech entirely out
side of party considerations. "
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19
THE Gonzales Inder indicates that. gait

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are becoming scarce in the west: arsya :.
We, learn that. about 5000 cattle have al
ready been driven from this county this
season. A portion of these, however, were
raised IN other counties. Three other par
ties are now gathering herds, and it is sup
posed that they will drive jointly about
5000. ~ - -, -. =.
/. 1t is now thought that there Will not be
driven from this county more than 5000 or
1000 during the season, but about one-third
of the drive Of last1year. !rs ,slI.ri s.pd
The above presents food for thought. 1t
is true beeves furnish as with food for the
stomach, but when they are wanting and
decreasing in numbers, it is necessary that
our stockraisers should put on their studying
caps, and make an effort to raise two in
the next few years to one this. AS the num-
bers decrease, the price must necessarily in
crease. 1t has been profitable business in
the past, it must be much more so in the
future Stockraisers would do we'll to give
serious attention to every effort which may
increase their herds.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

THE establishment OF W. s. Hinton, Pecan street,
is daily becoming popular in consequence Of the
immense stock of foreign and domestic groceries, i'm
ported ales, wires manufactured tobacco in all its
forms, and willow ware he has constantly on hand.
His good delivered by wagon free of charge The
wagon is an attraction initself Mr.. Hinton has just
received large nyoice OF those nice St Louis hams,
(canvassed and pain) minee meat, maearoni, desic-
Gated cocoanut, buckwheat flour, cream cheese Rob
inson comfy whisky and sugars and syrups in great
variety which he is dispOsng of at unrivalled low
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

DEATH OF AN AGED TEXAS LADY.-The
Huntsville Hem says; "The mother of our
long-timed citizens, Carroll and Sam. Smith,
died a view days since, in Rusk county, where
she had been living FOL. some time with a
widowed daughter. This aged matron num-
bered but little less than ninety years.
Death to her was the new life.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

CURE OR PREVENTIVE FOR CHIcKES
CHoLERA.-Put madden enough in the
trough OF water to color il pretty deep, or
mix il in the food in about the same pro-
portion. The quantity is not very particu-
lar, as it is harmless. We give it to the
chickens every two or three weeks, and for
the last two years have lost no fowls, where
we lost nearly ell for several years before.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19


r Ait lbs ben seeded by De sena,. tlp.s
noConsitutid NJ Co. yentiou hall be llled,
il rsast be I'D 8iited that a. recoml. Ind 4.
tons q the Governor IL. relation y the
mode and manner Of making and proposing
amendments to our present incOngHOus
Constitution, are wisely made. And. we
have no doubt that the Legislature will be
guided by them
As evidence Of the Thought which Gov
ernor Coke has bestowed upon.the subject,
the following extracts are given, which will
furnish food for the most profound study,
and indicate the wisdom needed by those
who make or amend the organic law;
The new Constitution should be adapted
to our changed social, political and indus
trial condition, and TO the growing and
changing condition of our society and the
different elements and interests which con-
stitute, it. To make such a Constitution,
we should have a clear perception and ap-
probation Of Texas, as she is, and as she
will be. II the people of Texas will take
time, and give mature deliberatiOn to the
problems of government, nov for the first
time confronting them, which must be
solved in the formation of Constitution,
have no fear of the wisdom of their con-
clusiOn. But do confess to fears of the
result of hasty and precipitate action A
Constitution should be made as If for all
time. and with view TO the evils and dan
gers Of too frequent change or amendment.
1t is the most important step ever taken in
the government of a State, and in proper
ton to the difficulty of the questions to be
dealt with, should be approached with eau
tion and the gravest care.
- E -
The instrument made ia the manner
suggest will net be-pateh-WOFlS,- will be
an entire, Consistent, lharmOniopss whole,
and at the same time will be an amendment,
because, however radical and thorough the
change made at least one-fourth of the
present Constitution will remain untouched,
which will be the basis Of amendment If
permitted, would suggest to your honora-
BILE bodies, in framing amendments, to bear
in mind that constitution should be well
digested system of purely organic princi-
pies and limitations; that 1t should consist
only of elemental landmarks, and beacon
lights, to Init and guide thelgoYernment
on the subjects embraced in it F.; that its pro-
visions should be general, so that legisla-
| ton under It may have scope wide enough
to meet all the exigencies and changes like
ly to occur in growing and. expanding se-
| ciety. Our present Constitution has been
not inaptly termed an omnibus bill, con-
tanning special legislation on almost every
subject, and it is for this reason that at
every turn in-y6uf' efforts TO enact desirable
laws, you aremeCandI stopped by some of
its provisions.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

THE Philadelphia and Reading Coal and
Iron Company when working Ell their
cOllieries fun, employ 1850 men and boys
in the mining department, and 1876 in the
engineer and improvement department, in
Guiding 12G men and boys in the iron ore
region.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

TINS SFAEG Y. II. PRussr. ADDRESS The
two Houses Of tie Legislators in JOINT
session after hearing the argument - the
address case o. the State against n. Priest,
decided on his removal By the following
vote; Senate, unanimously Ter his removal ;
HOuss. sevsntg-twO fer and Ten. against
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

THE Selma Times is not disposed to shed
a tear of regret over the mournful fact that
Mrs. Adelbert Ames, nee Miss (Ben) Butler,
has been run out of her house and home at
jackson, Miss, by her negro visitors.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

There is a colored debating club al
South Bind, and they have decided not
only that jeff Davis, instead of Mr.. Lin
coin, deserves the credit for emancipation,
but that the hanging of John Brown was
unsuitable
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

CoRRECTIOS The Galveston Aces az the
fifteenth instant says that ME, Richard T..
Cook, formerly Of Alabama, IS sOnnected
with the editorial department Of the SsAEEsr
aiAS. Not Richard Ia bat Richard F.
COOK. s sls-ir r..li 49,. - -.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

A suBoRDNATE GEangs has beeniestabs
lished at Manor, in this county, and sleeted
Dir. John 4. Haynes ulasteEs 4zs-bs Giles,
overseer, and Daniel Williams secretary.
The other officers are not sepOseaa' I. -
in working order. tsseaa E'tgsl
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19
A crying baby and sickly wife
Are woes Of married mans life,-
Difficult for any one TO endure.
But English Female Bitters win cure mhf In

For delicious French candies, nRts Of all kinds,
canned meats and large variety OF groceries, go to
the elegantly stocked establishment OF Messrs. D. W.
Baker & Co, on Pecan street, hextdOOr to Raymond
& whitis's,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

THE 'sTwIN SISTERS" ONCE MoRE.-Mr.
J, P. Ferell, who was one of the heroes of
San Jacinte, says that the "Twin Sisters
were not riled but smooth-bore cannod.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

AlEssRs, ~. PARK and r. p. Alexander
have sold their Interest," IA the JefIersoa
DyIaeeraf to Mr.. J., II NcRaoharn., who
Alone oOntinues.,lc .i.r.----
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19
DROcLAMATIoN ps.ii siasgs 81 "a ansg
t.f aoaJ ,iHftf sgL - u
BY the Governor OF the state eG TsKaA..
e $3.50 RRWARD. ~. -,-asts M

To all to whom thu Sc presents shah come: Whereas
It has been made known TO me that on the seven
teenth day OF February, A d. 1874, in the county OF
WILLIAM STOKES, and 6ne THOMAS COOPER,
did commit an assault with intent 10 murder. sOn
the Rev. Adolph Sungarzd; and whereas, the said Jo
seph Stokes, William Stokes and Thomas Cooper dIa
commit other riotous acts at the sae time and place.
Now, therefore, 1, Richard Coke, Governor OF
Texas, by virtue Of the authority vested in by the
COnstitu ion and laws OF this STATE do hereby offer
reward OF hundred and fifty dollars. each for the
arrest and delivery Of said Joseph Stokes William
Stokes and Thomas Cooper TO the sheriff o. Bendera
county inside the jail door of said county -
In testimony whereof, j have heFeunto signed
my name and have caused the great seal al
lSEAL1 the State tn be affixed, at the city Of Aus
tin. this seventeenth day Of March, A. d.
1874. RICHARD COKE
Governor 81
BY the Governor: -. .r.-a1 .
A. W DEBERRy Secretary OfState.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

The latest evolution Of the Centennial Is
a grand chorus or 5000 voices, accompanied
by 0O00 instruments.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

BRAZIL Is showing her enterprise IN IN
dertaking b lay an ocean cable from Rio
JsneirO 20 So. Thomas, 4 man Of war being
now in Cuban wateTs 20 take the Necessary
sOundings-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

The church property in the United States
Is estimated 70 be worth ESQ. OOO, 900.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

Nh, LIyISosrQS rSEurIR iof Titps
epphty, Texass disd q his rssiassoe elthe
twehty-seventh 20 Eshrnn--y,,- l..iag-nesrlv
-. ..l.,..l 49, q &c. - -
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

A NRw YoRK firm has on exhibition
so, 600 diamond. Its weight IS lifty-faur
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n9 a5ss l !, e., e: s..,ts ~
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Trains depart and arrive ns fn0ys) Bronl a depo0
foot Of CalliOpe street, Nov % sllaA J;tet
h ,reas.. ..8s0oA. n Expltsss. 8. fls18 y -
Nall .......-eso ?, - Nall 20 - =,
AccommOdafi0n.t.00A ,. Acroui18odafi0n go a -
Ihia Line = many mica he .ahQlIclt, and 'n,anr
honfE ne quickett 70 ~ points North and Elrt nfd
he only line rinuine Pulses Pass HleoIfhe c.
10 IoafsviIIe Hnnlhddf nd ernIIs IN iiraf r.,,,
Only ci.nre a. TIE pfacliIzl rfIe InI - -
Tcklfs for sale and fnfoEnsfon riFen eoDr1 fs-nl.
and Comna0n sfreols. un1es tlty Hotel NeE oFieaiS
e >. y. CARLY
denefal Ticket Aeent
ff ~ p. AT'HoiiK - :
General Psssef - 8gsnt
.. n. BEIIII
General Agcnt far Trx1s
X ELLY's FOUNDRY, saAas 2. -
g A. KELLY. PFePriqler, -,
EEERERsoE. TEx4s. *
KAEuyAoEuEEaos q sesi5 -
COOKING AND HEATRSa STOVES,
cAsT 9URsno Flows.
ss5ysls iaa scoutsr.. Waah Kefiiss. copniTy HeI
~ .s.1e. Dog Irona. &c. ETC. Indaos1tls nGersd
toths 'r.as- ssn1 for Dsiesiiul. ~ nsEes dAriy
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19
.CONDENSED ir.a.t-s
THROUGH TIME CARD
TO POINTS ~ tfdi !
NORTH AND EAST Il
VIA THE 9aT .iafo,aa
Houston & Texas Central Railway
AND CONNIE cTIoNs p
AND CONNIE cTIoNs!

ks haa
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

REAT JACKSON RoUTEs aioss3 81
~ - se 3 eel,z'
iia
Trains depart and srTi7s. - fas7s S-oss q dspos
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Austin Prices Current.

PRODUCE SAREET ooEHEcTED BIT anHIssoE . soH.
AusTu March "a. 1874
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-10-29
. BREACH OF PuBLIc Trust.

A We predicted months ago. The
Board Of Democratic Prison Commits
sionsrs have celonizsd washos county
as thoroughly a. possible. And with .
msanness charaetsristic Of secssh Dem
scracy they are paying for this COLOMBIA
item not out Of thar own pockets. but
with money wruns from taxpayers Of this
Stats. The way they do II Is a. follows:
The last Legislature passed an act pro-
viding for the removal Of the State
Prison 10 Rsno. and spprepriating
500. 900 for purchase Of sits. erection
Of building. etc. The work was direct
Cd to b. done under the control Of the
Board Of Prison Commissioner, two Of
whom-a majsrity-being Democrats.
By . careless and foolish overnight the
Legislature Axsd no time for the sxpsn-
diturs Of this money in the purchase Of
site. erection Of building. etc. Behold
the result. About nineteen months
after passage Of the bill . site wa sell
sctsd. I've or three weeks latsr-just
before the Democratic primaries at Reno
work was begun. Now about eighty
men are employed. A few weeks ago
they all struck for higher wages. They
were getting 50 PER day. They asked
80 SO. They got it. Last week they
struck again. and now laborsrs upon the
State Prison are receiving all the way
from ~ TO 90 per day. We have no
objection 10 this. But We protest
against thus squandsring the States
monies for the benefit Of Tom Williams
and the Democratic party ticket. II
Tom Williams needs vstes in wsshos
county let him employ them and pay
their wages out Of his own pocket. He
IL able to do IL. And he ought to be
willing. We protest against thus squsn-
dsri,g State monies. We AJAX explana-
ton from the Beard Of State Prison
Commissioners. We demand to know
the reason for this e1travagant waste OF
public funds. We object 10 the action
Of the Board in acosding 10 the terms Of
the strikers in Mr.. Thomas Williams
interest. We dsnouncs their action ass
breach Of public trust-a violation Of
public duty.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-10-29


Surlo. In his lecture last evening. did
not refer to that little physical matter
recently alluded 70 by his hired sulogist,
Mr.. Sumner. Many went to hear Mr..
sutro with the hope Of hearing him
indorse or deny the truth OF Mr.. Sum-
nsr's statements. In an excited political
campaign. Mr.. Summers statement and
sxpla,aiion Of the close relationship
between the Assyrian and Mr.. Sharon
10 entitled to careful and calm consider
alton. Mr.. Sharon has N recollection
Of the event alluded to BY Sumner. 1t
bsfore his time. Mr.. Sutro was also
very young. but possibly may have Other
means than mere memory BY which to
substantiats the truth Of his s~ulogist's
assertion. We are thus anxious in the
matter from the National and State quss-
tons therein involved. and the influence
1t may have on this campaign. As We
said yesterday. the calcium light should
Be brought to bear upon the point Of
issus.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-10-29

How THEY RECEIVE 1.-THE news Of
the Democratic gains In Ohio and In
diana were received with great rejoicing
by the Democracy in the South. says a
special dispatch TO q Western Demo-
cratic paper. OF our 1t was 30 re-
csivsd. Upon tho strength Of IL one
paper-ths yicksburg (Miss.) Heruid-
instantly raised the standard Of rspudia-
ton, State and national. Tbs next
thing will Be . general demand from
that quarter that the Northern people
shall reimburse the Shareholders for the
emancipation OF the slaves, and dsiray
the losses incurred by the rebels as the
result Of their REASONABLE var.-Er.
Change.
Too true. And every vote cast in
Nevada for . Democratic or third party
candidate viii 30 cast in bshalf Of sI-
actly Just such conspirAciss.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-10-29
The New Mill.

tYrsm the San Pnneiseo Alta. Oct ss.l
The public have BEEN informed that
the Consolidated Virginia are building q
new mill and engine. This Is nearly
completed. Il 10 the largest and most
complete built since the new conditions
Of fuel and water in that locality. Tho
mill was contracted for by Messrs. Flood.
Fair, Masksy and 0'Brisn with Msssrs.
Booth K Co. II has the largest milling
capacity Of any yet erected. and 10 CAL
culatsd to handle $40 tons OF ore per
day. u il complete and automatic in
every respect, from the feeding OF the
ores into the battery to the straining and
handling Of the quicksilver. One OF
the psculiarities OF this magnificent
structure 10 that ii Is erected at the
dump. The ore OF the car loaded in the
drift passes directly from the hosting
shaft to the batteries which, As stated,
are ssif -feeding; hence. there is no re-
handling after once loading the car. The
mammoth engine which 10 to give power
to that huge worker. wal completed and
shipped yesterday from the works Of
Booth & Co. II 10 placed upon oars
and NOT again handled until 1t reaches
its destination. II Ii q triumph OF art
ON this coast. nisa condsnsing COM
pound engine. The initial cylinder Is
lifted with Cross cutoff and Scott 4
Ekhart's governor. is "a inches In d.
amster and 4S inches stroke. the expan-
sion cylinder being 48-inch diameter and
4s-inch stroke, and fitted with air pumps
and condsnsers Of the most approved
style. The engines have the balance
puppst valves; at IS revolutions they
develop 500-hors power. The cranks
are opposite each other. thus relieving
the bed Of all strain and making the eI-
haust passages from the initial
to the exhaust cylinder the most
direct possible. The principal shaft
IL l4-inch diameter, with cranks and
couplings forged on. The cylinders are
fsltsd and then covered with black wall
nut; the heads are covered with nom
conducting cement and then enclosed
with q finished plate. The bsd-platss
are Of the csntral-braos circular form,
fitted with cross heads Of excellent de-
sign and embracing all the modern i'm
provemsnts Of steel pins, accessibility
Of adjusting parts. The piston rods
and valve STAINS are OF steel fitted with
walrous steam packing. The main
band whssl 10 IL feet diameter and
weighs Is tons bsing turned on its face
and edges. Il In cast in tive pieces.
The successful completion Of this mag
nihcsnt engine. the largest compound
engine, We believe, in use anywhere.
establishes the mechanical reputation OF
this ceast ~ second 10 none on the con-
tinsnt. u affords the best evidence OF
the ability Of the builders 70 cope With
any establishment in the older States.
II also makes . new departure in the
cheap production Of bullion In Nevada.