The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-22
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General received q dispatch rom the lniiei
States Marshal az Austin, Texas dated to-day
saying ''the newly elected Governor, Coke, wa
inangurated lass night. AIMED men an
the Capitol Other armed men have posses
son Of the Legislative halls. A conflict seemi
lnevitable. a message from you may save u,
from disaster. The Attorney General re
pied he could 'aonlY appeal 20 the parties L
peacefully adjust flieir difficulties, II possible
Cannot some one negotiate a settlements
have no power to interfere with force,
nor have you any duty TO perform in respect
20 the matter, except use your influence.
WAsHEGTON, January 16.-At the Cheap
Transportation Convention this morning, Dir.
Flanagan, Of Chicago, spoke in favor OF ma
iiOnal legislation for narrow gauge railroads
from the East to the West Judge Cochran,
OF GeOfgia, dissented contending that Con
gress had no such power under the constltu-
ton afL
The report Of the committee on canals was
made and its consideration deferred as the
special order for tomorrow
The convention adjourned until o'clock
this evening"
WAsHINGToS, January lj.-The delegates
20 the National Convention Of tic Mexican
War Veterans represent all sections Of the
country, They at noon marched from theil
Headquarters 70 Willard Hall, with band Of
music escorted By the Presidents mounted
guard The convention was called TO order by
Gen. DIV. Denver, who said the objects Of
the meeting were the preparation Of memorial
10 Congress asking pensions for all survivors
of the Mexican war, in the passage of law
similar 10 that of 1871, giving pensions 20 the
survivors Of the war Of 1912; also the adOp
ton Of measures for the organization Of Ma
tiOnal Brotherhood of Mexican Veterans, and
for a representation IN the Centennial ExpOsi
ton at Philadelphia in 1875. The convention,
however, need not be confined TO these objects
alone, Those who favored the convention
-wen5 animated by desire to meet their com
Tades from ali sections OF the country and
thereby renew old-assoeiations. There were
some he loved well but who were now in
digent and unable to take care of themselves
therefore one Of-the objects of the convention
should be TO prevail upon Congress TO pass a
law admitting them to the Soldiers Home, 10
Gated near Washington, which was purchased
and established with money obtained from
Mexico by the valor of our arms-this institu
ton now being open to the soldiers OF the reg
ular army.
In speaking of the Mexican campaign, Gen.
Denver said our troops attacked the Mexicans
in their own country and captured theil
stronghold; opposing them with not moro
than one-third or one-fourth as many arms as
there were Mexicans in the field This was
continued without single reverse to ou
army. and hence it was right that the surviv
ing veterans should meet and remind the pSo
pie Of the country of the victories which were
secured, not for one section of our country
more than for another. What they did was
for our common advantage aud reunion.
Gen. Denver was frequently interrupted 5y
applause. After his remarks temporary or
ganization was effected by the selection Of
Gen, Denver as chairman and A. M. Kennedy
as secretary, and a committee appointed or
credentials and permanent organization.
The National Cheap Transportation Con
venton, at their meeting thismorning, was adj
dressed by Col. Frobel, of Georgia, as the rep
'resentative of Governor Smith, of that State
who had been invited by the convention tC
speak on the subject of cheap transportation
but whose official duties detained him a
home. Col Frobel showed the necessity Of
some cheaper mode of transportation than
that which at present exists for the heavy
products of the country; and as the hes
means for the accomplishment of this desired
end he advocated national SYSTEM" tho
benefits of which should reach all classes anC
all interests. He considered as folly the CRY
that the country could not afford such works
comparing this cry to the folly of thu
farmer, who would suffer thousands of bush
els Of grain to rot in the field, because HI
could not afford 20 pay fifty dollars to buy
wagon TO haul it to profitable market. Thu
small politicians had opposed general system
! g Mater imprOYement ON the ground that i
l41IlII rlso tl4lttted fifffifOnS, and ndu IN
tered This cry from one end of the land to tn
other, and this answered the wall of need
this drowned the voice of the people-thi
hustled the complaint of decaying interest
Col. Frobel spoke at length rs TO the necessity
IF
trade between the States, and reviewed til,
present condition of the cotton interests
showing that it was rapidly declining
In conclusion, he reviewed the present finan
elal condition of the country and its causes
The speaker was frequently applauded during
his remarks.
AWlAsHINGToN, January 1G.-The COnven
| ton of Mexican War Veterans, upon its ad
ijournment to-day, viii proceed, under the di
'TectiOn of the presiding officer, to the Executive
Mansion for the purpose of presenting thei
respects and congratulations to their illustriOu
iOmrade and friend, the President of tn
United States They viii inform him of thu
pleasures they propose, and invite him {,
Participate in the reunion and the delibera
1ns of the convention. A committee wa
i flpointed to ascertain what hour the Presiden
Mud receive the convention.
/ b committee was appointed to draft a con
sutton and bylaws for the brotherhood, aUi
a1ther committee 10 prepare 2 memorial Il
,CaFess.
Esolutions were adopted requesting III
4 Wa Department to furnish the convention
fokreservation, copies of the muster rolls o
j aid who took part in the Mexican war.
Ne convention then proceeded in a bod
to i Metropolitan Methodist Church, wher
Gc.lJ. S. Neglgy, of Pennsylvania, delivere,
4 -, firpcc A moan yV0c TnpifQd bv fAnu
An Pike. There were other exercises, in
| tersArsed with music by the Marine Band
from Tort McIIenry.
WlhfNeToS, january 1.-THE Mexican
: vetcAs nj a meeting this morning agreed upOl
a mehrial to Congress, asking pensions 70
; hokolho were engaged in that war, or thei
! sIryiHg Widows and children PreSiden
Grant as lieutenant and rcgimenta
loNar6hastcr Of the United States Fourth In
lfantrt bring the Mexican war.
WlslNGTON, January T. Ferry boat
thence aAleyandria have ceased on accoun
Of iU1
i In ithl Cheap Transportation Convention
'dthis lmbing, the majority report ol
the oomitice on railroads was adopted;
declafcs a relief must come from legislation
bvwhiclku present system of railroads Gu
y l.ercsulak and improved
s 80 SsHu3roN, January t5-Aftcr the Hex
) team vcterls returned to their han, the prCsi
:. dent called their attention to beautiful vas
y Vlach hadlcn placed upon tho centre table
q h front 81 he platform, and which CAM
+ nom South arolina lie asked the conven
! ton rs recao it standing. Hc then calles
; upon g,l,liscfa ckev of South Carolina, to Civ
lis history. The vase stands upon a squar
msc Of aho,lien by twelve inches, and thrc'
2 ifnehcs in heht, resting upon cagleS--th
: lcIaws.of wha are solid silver, and beauti
mnS chased | frost-the work representa-.
3 the charge aulUpulse al New Orleans Thi
I vase Was unbiased solely. by the ladies o
lSoutli Carolil-throe thousand subscribing
/ Tor that purpol The following IS The inarip
1 lion on the froE
epresenfcdf the ladies OF South CarOlinl
10 Msior Gen ndrcw jackson, january Sih
I 1Si5n
) The iuscriptns on the diverse was the Goa
!. Of arms sd Sou Carolina, and moltenon bot
I. side IN flIi Presented by Gen Andrew
Z i.Ihfltstn ~ CaffW. Stanley in trnst for Ia
e last survivors aahe Palmetto Regiment
= Jude Nackoslid the vase was preseniei
+ % Gen Jaclzsoi,y the ladies OF the Thirty
? ninth C0ngressitd District OF South Carolina
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