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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-24

HORSE THIEVES ARREsTED.-One of the
most daring and successful arrests that has
ever been placed on record was recently
made by Mr.. James Brown, who has consid-
cradle reputation in race horse circles. and
who Lives near Burton. Several DAYS ago a
celebrated quarter-race mare named Alice.
and valued at $1,000, was stolen from Mr..
Brown at his home near Burton, as also q
fine, large mule. Mr. Brown, in company
with another man, at once started in pur-
suit, and arriving in this city, learned that
the stolen animals had passed through
Austin, the thieves starting from here in
the direction Of Blanco City. Mr.. Brown
and his companion pushed on with all DOS
sible speed, and arriving within few
miles Of the house where he supposed the
thieves to live, which was near Blanco
City, they met a German who had an hour
or two before seen the thieves, mare and
mule passing. The German conducted
them to high hill which overlooked the
country for miles around, and on ascending
it, Mr.. Brown had the satisfaction of seeing
the objects of his search some miles distant
and at less distance he saw & man RIDING
his mule and coming directly towards him.
Brown went out and met him, and after the
compliments of the day, said: SIS your
name Jones9" aud receiving an affirmative
answer, drew his pistol and said, 'sYou are
my prisoner;' and soon Jones was tied, and
ho nd tho uatYIo -, ~,
German where Browns companion was left
as guard. Brown then proceeded to the
house, which proved to be the Jones place,
and the abode Of thieves. Stepping up on
the gallery he spoke to man who was
backing his boots, who also admitted that
his name was Jones, and again, strange as
it may seem, Brown and Jones met. Brown
drew his pistol and arrested Jones, and Just
at this time another man passed into the
house, and soon, after came around the
house and fred at Brown, who had hold
Of Jones, but without hitting Kim.
Brown also fired, and the man
fell, but made his escape around the
house and got away; and in a few minutes
Brown was on his way with the man and his
fine mare to where he left his partner with
the other thief and the mule. Brown said
there was number of men and women al
the house, and he thought preparation:
were going on for a party that night. One
of the men wanted him to remain and see il
the wounded man, whose name was said to
be Stallion, could not be captured; but he
prudently declined, and arrived safely il
this city Wednesday with the prisoners,
mare and mule. Mr.. Brown, who has set
an example for boldness and daring that
sherifTs and policemen. everywhere should
emulate, has proceeded to Burton with the
men and the mule, but left the fine mare al
KiHgsbury's stable to rest.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-24

EVERYBODY uses Clouds Invigorating
Cordial for dyspepsia, liver complaint and
general debility. As female remedy, II
never fails.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-24

THE coming year ministers will have an
opportunity of making an excellent begin
ming. In January there will be five Sun
DAYS
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-24

A CAPTIvE's LETTER. following let
ter was taken from bottle, which proba-
bly, foated down the Brazos river to Velas-
CO, where, fortunately, it was picked up be-
fore washing out to sea:
In PARTS UNKNOWN,
October 5, 1874. (
To whom it may fall in hand:
Let this be published, so my friends may
find where l am, and how am existing. ]
am in the hands of the savage Indians,
near the head waters of the Brazos river.
am from near BateSville, Arkansas. Ny
parents know nothing of my whereabouts.
For fear of discovery, will close.
ELLEN BENTON,
Aged eighteen years.
We suggest that immediate steps be taken
to exchange the Comanche warrior, recently
confined in the Jail in this city, and whom
we believe was sent back to Major Jones s
battalion, ten days ago, for the unfortunate
young lady now in the hands of the sayages.
RA1RoADs. Some people seem to think
that the railroads tapping sparsely settled
countries like Western Texas cannot be
made to pay. They forget that the intro
duction of a railroad, and especially a
through trunk line, brings with it swarms
of immigrants and hosts of enterprising cap
italists. The completion of the InterRa-
tional Railroad to San Antonio, or even to
Austin, would bring to Western Texas from
fifty to one hundred thousand immigrants
annually. We trust that in another year
Austin will have the International, as also
road running direct to the coast terminating
either at Indianola or Galveston. At least a
road should be built from this city to the
most accessible point on the Pierce Road,
which now has its terminus at Lulng, but
which will reach San Antonio in few
months
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-24


A CORRESPONDENT Of the St. Louis Tiines
has this to say OF the Radical press Of
Texas:
Radical journalism in Texas is among the
things that existed in the dark past. The
Republican or administration party Is rem
resented by six newspapers, and that, too,
in State so many tunes larger than any
other State, These half dozen sheets are
kept up erRecesitate by their owners, who are
all government officeholders, and publish
their papers as means Of retaining their
positions. They cannot now do harm, but
il lisa disgrace and 4 shame TO the American
people 20 see how they malign the great mass
Of the people here, and iill their columns with
falsehoods aud wicked ISLANDERS. After de-
voting much space TO original matter Of the
above character, they tmOw in all Of the
vile and immoral utterances of Senator Nor
ton and the Chicago Inter, OcoaR. But the
days Of even those few cracked and ruined
organs are numbered, and but little while
longer will they grind out their doleful
John Browns body lies mouldering in the
ground, y and other sickening tunes, which
Il has been wont to pipe in the public car
for so long q time.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-24

BERLIN, December 16.-If convicted,
Arnim will appeal. It is limited thatif Harry
is finally convicted, he viii he pardOned at
the instance Of Bismarck.
CITT OF MEXICO, December 16.-The
Congressional Committee award 81, 900 per
mile to the Tehauntepcc Railroad CON-
paDy. - "a SIS 4at 81 - ~
The country has been completely pacifed.
The authorities have been reinstated.
The suppression Of the Order OF the Sis
terS Of Charity has been decreed by Con
gTess by q vote of 113 against 81.
LONDON, December 16.-The Car has
sent the Order Of st. Andrew to President
MacMahon with q very friendly letter. The
circumstance Is much commented on.
HAVANA, December 1.-THE message Of
President Grant is generally discussed,
without excitement, By The people, who do
not attach much impoEfance 70 the GIlusion
to Spain and Cuba. The authorities give
no signs OF opinions The journals have
leading editorials on il, which, while they
are not considered 70 reflect the sentiments
Of the people in general, may suit tho views
of the parties they represent.
The Voz de Cuba says; THE silence OBJ
served On Spanish Affairs By the German
Emperor IN q speech 20 the Reichstag Is
A--rty Ioai I'Ifte--~4 Aol ~ inc EIt1lo1uL >
message u Is q nOficeable cOincideDce
that while the United States aspires 70 su-
premacy in America, and Germany 70 su-
premacy in Europe, both are anxious 70
NEEDLE with the International Affairs Of
Spain Aside from the desire Of these nations
TO have peace in Spain, her aaairs cannot
interest them 80 much IS ourselves. and We
must vioW their efforts with suspicion.
Russia imposed silence IN Germany; but
We do know Who viii make Gnnt silent,
stress. Il IL less powerful rev than it vas
g the ceiuninE. and II en1ulance fails 70
give g ary siRnl1cancs. We don't believe
any power Nill interfere IN Spanish aiIaiIs,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-24

ssefstary Blito,l s. er.Qaastis "a isssezIss.
the number 81 barnacles listened % his d.
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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-24


Commenting on an editorial Of the
STATESMAN, the Galveston Nsrs says:
True, the xoice Of the croakers asusnal,
Is heard on our streets from those who want
70 find some excuse Tor throwing tue whole
burden of this enterprise upon others, while
they hold back FOR the purpose Of sharing
equally, and often moro largely, IN the bene-
fits. With them it IS a close calculation
of dollars and cents. They reason thus:
10 the road is built shall share equally
in its benefits, whether | contribute
py money or not. and as my sub
scriptiOn is not likely to decide the ques-
ton one way or the other. win save my
money and take the chances. II It
should prove a failure. viii then Be able
to laugh sc those who have put their money
into Il, and can say TO them, 8 l soid you
So But we think that the time has
arrived when these men, who have accu-
INFLATED fortunes BY the favor and patron
age Of our citizens, can no longer be dead
weight on our prosperity with impunlty.
We agree with the STATESMAN that i IS
duty we owe to those public spirited men
who give their money and time IN aid 81
public enterprises 10 make their names
known to the full extent Of our circulation.
50 that the people may know how to reward
them with their patronage. II wealthy
merchants and property owners refuse 70
ald the people in a great public enterprises
because they are not compelled by law 20 dc
so, they need hot be surprised II the people
claim the same right to withhold from them
their patronage.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-24

THE STATE CAPIToL.-SInce the settle
ment Of the ''capital question" we have al
ways wished for the growth and prosperity
of Austin. We feel State pride In having
a capital city which will do honor to ITS po-
sition, and reflect cIedirupon the people
Houston Age.
And so do the people Of Texas, generally,
feel pride in the State capital, and the
people OF this city are doing everything in
their power to give them reason to feel
proud of it, now that the ''capital question"
has been settled, and Austin made the per
manent site of the State government. What
is needed to make Austin one of the most
beautiful State capitals in the Union IS the
improvement Of the Capitol buildings and
grounds, and the proper improvement by
the city Of the streets and sidewalks etc
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-24

WE regret to learn that Professor L. A.
Hagan will leave Austin for Galveston soon.
The patronage which this gentleman has
received from our most prominent citizens
and State officials, together with the great
satisfaction his portraits have given, stamps
him an artist of rare talent.
He executes full life-size paintings from
miniature pictures, regardless of their size,
faded or otherwise defective condition.
Mr.. Hagan has executed nearly fifty pOr-
traits in Austin, and should make as many
more before leaving. The durability of
carbon work is unquestionable, and parties
who have old pictures, upon which chemi-
cal copying establishments abroad have
made failures, would do we'll to try PROBES
sor Hagan, who warrants satisfaction or no
pay. Send in your old likenesses and have
them permanently restored Address L. A.
Hagan & Co., Avenue Hotel, or box 20,
Austin, Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-24

carr. AIALTBY.-Capt. Maltby, OF the
frontier battalion, andseveral of his men,
arrived Monday, direct irom camp on the
Indian frontier, bringing With them many
trophies Of their fight Of month ago.
among which were two Indian scalps with
the hair Of two white women braided IN
them. The Captain says, and truthfuliy,
that ouakerism viii never civilize Wild In
dams or protect the defsnseless frontier
people from their buteheries. The people
Of the frontier have cause to feel grateful
Tor the service Major Jones, Capt. Aaltby
and Capt Perry. with the brave men that
have served under them, have done the past
year.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-24

BERLIN, december II. 1t Is stated that
Count Won Arninl's sentence involves no
disgrace. 1t is generally believed that the
Emperor will pardon him. q ~ - =
QuEENsTowH, December 2t.-The City
of London, hence December IL, returned
disabled. The ship Cuba takes her mail.
The City Of london broke her cylinder
head when four days out.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, December o. The
lightning exploded the powder magazine in
the Scutarl portion of the city. The wall
was Frustrated, houses demolished and 200
killed and wounded.
LONDON, December. 22.--H is officially
announced that Disraeli's health has inn
proved, and, that he will be ready to go to
work at the opening of Parliament.
The bark Range, which arrived at Liver
pool on the nineteenth from Charleston, dur
ing the heavy weather suffered much dam
are
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-24

CIRlsTEAs TRkEs.-Several Of the CITY
churches are preparing 70 delight their sun
day school children With Christmas tree
festivities. How many eyea wiz sparkle
with gladness IS the presents are clipped
from the trees, and distributed through The
large audiences Of eager, happy children.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-24
miscellaneous.

Capt. OetcctlNe EOuCC.
The witness mentioned Is Peter Callahan,
who is employed in the residences adjoining
that Of Mr.. Ross. Il win Be remembered
that he saw one Of the kidnappers In the
neighborhood Of the house before the alb
duction.
BosroS, December 16.-Cabell il elected
mayor. The Democrats lose one alderman
and gain seven cOuncilmen. NeWburyport
and Lowell elected reform candidates over
the regular Republican nominees
JACKSON, Miss, December 18.-The Leg
islature assembled at noon, and nearly all
the members Wsrel present. The Governor
sent Ia . message, claiming thar the present
condition Of affairs Was mainly brought
about by violent white men for political
purposes. He says: CAT this moment
State and county authorities are successfully
resisted and the free actiOn Of officials i
impossible Armed Insurgents procure OF
des for local elections with the intention
that the ballots shall Be cast In such . reign
of terror that the win Of the majority Will
Be undOne By the minority. The insnr-
gents have deliberately and kno9ingly en-
tered into the work a revolution, and We
must face the facts - they exist. II TIE
instruction Il g1ccc1sful, Il must reduce
the majority - the win 81 the minority,
and thet minority, which gains power by
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-24

JEREMIAH sHEEHAN. = The gentleman
whose name heads this notice has been
awarded the contract for the erection of a
fine, large rock building Just commenced
Immediately in front of Mrs. Phillips's
boarding house; and the fact that he has
been awarded the contract is evidence that
the work will be lastly and substantially
done. Mr.. Sheehan has been a citizen of
this city for the past sixteen years, and he
is generally recognized as one of the most
competent and reliable contractors aud
builders that our capital city can boast Of
Many of the fine business houses that now
grace the Avenue and Pecan street, as also
numerous tasty residences all over the city,
are monuments to the skill, energy and la
Dor of Mr.. Sheehan. We are glad to know
that he has profted by coming to Austin,
and we trust that in the next few years Aus
tin may receive many accessions to her pop
ulation like him
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-24

PERsoNAL.-Mr. John II. Williams, an
excellent gentleman, formerly of New York
City, has become citizen Of Austin. and
begins business on Congress Avenue, near
the Raymond House.
Theo. Noel, Esq, of the E1qminer, is
dimly perceptible about the streets of Aus
tin
L. P. Walker, of New York, is going
home through the grasshopper-desolated
districts of Kansas, and the Jay Cooke-deso-
lated lands Of the Duluth railroad freeze
out and swindle, and tell the deluded and
plucked innOcents to come down into
Texas.
Not many months ago the aged negro
body-servant of Col. Travis, who fell in the
Alamo, was in this city. If he will call at
this office, or if anyone will tell where he
may be found, VIC will be very grateful.
Some colored preacher may know.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-24

John s. Toof, secretary of the Cotton
Exchange, had severe hemorrhage Of the
lungs to-day on Change, and is in a criti-
cal condition.
A little child of Eaton Trice, cOlOred,
residing on the corner Of Orleans and Ger
ria streets, while playing with fire yester-
day, was burned to death by its clothes
taking fire. rT p
Henry Washington, a cousin Of Wash
ington, died at Shreveport on the eigh-
teenth, aged eighty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-16
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Charlie Ross

The New York papers give full accounts of
the shooting OF the confessed sbductors OF
Charlie Ross. The scene in the yard of Juigs
Van Brunt's hOuse-where the shooting took
plsce-wss thrilling one. The shooting was
done by brother and nephew of Judge Van
BTunt's, who live next door to him, his house
being unOccupied daring the winter. When
they were aroused by the burglars they went
quietly and cOOlly into the yard of the judges
house and watched the movements of the
burglars. The latter, when they we're observed
nred rapidly upon young Van Brunt. A des-
Perste light then ensued in the yard which was
witnessed by Mrs. and Miss Van Bruut who
shTieked with terror as they saw the desperaioes
IRE deliberately upon the husband aud father.
son and brother Mssher's only words were
I'm through" Douglass made a great noise
expressing penitence and begging for whiskey,
which when given him he refused to drink
he tore his wounds which were frightfuI and
IN making his confession said that the how
would Certainly get home all right.
This is one Of the most remarkable Gases of
Fetributire justice on record. But few cases
upon the criminal records OF the country ara
more prominent than the abduction of the little
boy Charlie Ross in broad daylight, and the
tragic end Of the chief actors, gives it a most
thrilling interest The police and detective
force OF our entire country have been entirely
and completely bsffled, until Providence in liza
own awful and mysterious way brings 70 Hight
the crime aud its perpetrators. 1t is to b,
de'outly hoped that the boy may be returned
to his home, and that the woman Mosher NAV
not in spirit Of vengeance he driven to add a
murder to the already revolving crime in which
she has participated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-16
Specie Payments.

Commenting upon the fact that fthe adyfces
from Washington all agree that there is a grow
ing disposition in Congress to legisiate in favor
of specie payments, /" the New York Post thinks
that If nothing more Is done than to make a be-
ginning in this direction the country will bs
greatly benefited. Congress has, in IegisIating,
to keep in view but two point5-one to increase
the gold in the treasury and the other to di-
minish the amount Of notes to be paid The
contraction OF the treasury notes circulation
need not be violent, and the accumulation of
gold can be conducted 20 judiciously that even
tie importers will not have reason for grunb-
Ing. One half Of the present treasury currercy
balance for 1t Is twice as large "a is needed for
working purposes, could be at once Cancelled
without disturbing business at all. Altar that
there remain msny methods for Contraction.
from which the one least burdensome can bs
selected. With the adoption OF such a poI,cv
to wit, diminishing the notes to be paid AMI in
creasing the means with which TO paw, specie
resumption Is simplys question OF time; and.
with as good man in the treasury "a Secretary
Bristo-, who, the Post s8ys, s.slthough moi
experienced in financial affairs il nevertheless
Infinitely superior in good sense and Judgment I,
bis immediate predecessors, there is reason for
believing that by the close of President Grant,
administration good part of the prepsratory
work for specie paymsn would have been ac-
cOmplished."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-16

The bin passed by Congress last summer pro-
viding temporary government for the District
Of Columbia made q discrimination against
clerks and rome other employees of the District
government, BY reducing their compensation 20
per cent. As about 50 per cent. OF the employees
were not affected by the bill, those who had
their pay cut down feel much aggrieyed, and
to-day sent petition to Congress signed By all
OF them, asking FOR their back pay and restora-
ton Of the old rates. They claim that BY a
reduction Of the number OF such employees they
have lad additional work TO DO at less pay. 1t
is understood that the District Commissioners
favor their claim, and II is to be hoped Congress
will DO justice II the premises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-16

AS we are having 4 centennial celebration Of
the obstruction Of tea By the revolutionary
patriots, il may he worth while, as a matter OF
historical accuracy, to note that the tea
destruction at Boston, Philadelphia, and
Charleston, occurred in 1773, and therefore
1873 was the centennial year. A cargo of tea
was destroyed, however, st Annapolis, Mary
lsnd, In October, 131i, and the present demon
stration will come in properly enough as the
centennial celebration of that event
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-16

CATAwBa wINE-yeTy delicious. free from
u alcoholic spirits.
q. WITMzR,
FINE GRocERIys, 1918 Ptnas. ave.
OLD HAMS FOE BAKING-Small sizes; very
" choice.
q. WILMER.
1918 Pennsylvania ayesus.
CEEUINE FEUIT JALLIkS-l0 lbs. buckets,
NJ 81 60. Also, ~ the pound.
C.WITMHR,
1918 Pennsvivaris ayenus
100 HALF BARRELs "NswPORTp PAT
OO INT PROCESS ELOUk-Ferv cOkvsnten.'
q. WIrMER,
decl6-tr 1918 Pennsylvania ayeuae.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-16

In HoT WATER Governor Kempsr, of yir-
GINA, seems to have got into hornets nest by
his criticisms upon the administration of his
predecessor, Governor Walker. The Enquirer
gives him a shot as follows:
''ln common with all good conservatives we
regret this personal quarrel which Governor
hemper has sought TO fasten upon Governor
walker, because il exhibits in 30 pitiable light
The weakness of one 80 exalted in station above
his fellow