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thia untu!ored .chols. Hsd hts opportunities Of i'm.
iollow-meu, uoitlef tho 1.oyni aociety Of Loion e
Acadumy Of Science at larts, NOR evan Il Nawton
nlmscl nesi have been alalnol to acknowledge him
brother in acience.
TO this interesting sketel htr. Poolo atlia
moioty Of information rotating to tho subject,
gathorol from lottor by DR.. benjamin 1iuB|1
l Of rlhlla31eipha to friend n England. lho
ginin, In company with other Eo1itlon1on, he nr-
ranged An iitorviow with Negro Tom, Of whoao
astonishing powors ho had hoard. With other
problems put to him, ono Of tho gentlemen asIt-
od Tom how many seconds q man Of 10 yenrs
9nn,e 9Ed odd l. months weeks, and days, bad liyci
l1e gave tho anawor In one minute aud haIf.
Thc gentleman made The calculation with pan,
and announced to Tom that he had given too
inrge sum. "Top, MassA" said Tom. ''you
nab lott out de lenp-yoars." And 10 It proved,
and Toin'a answer was correct. To tho question,
recorded Oh another occasion,-how many Beo-
onds there aro In year and half, Tom ST.
s"ore1, IN two minutes, 1904, 900. 10 tho quoa-
ton how many seconds In 10 yoars l! daya. aud
"a loura he replied, III ono aud half minutes,
2, ITO. quo. .B0D
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isa ih suooees. II inoludos a largo and varied
amount Of information Of practical Borvics to
ovory Individual. In fact, It ts : oyotppetlla Of
nso. T1cy soaotoa op nd admirably
beauty. Tho most noted Eastern prosa might
boast Of 30 uhaste and tsatoful d production.
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Tho bookH and manuscripts comprising tho
library of George Washington wore beuueathetl
by him to Ills favorite nephew, Judge Duahrod
Washington. After the death af tie latter geu-
tloman, the library was purchased from hls heirs
by Mr, Henry Stevens, of London, with tho vlow
Of adding 1t to the treasures Of tho British MuHo-
um. Happily il was not permitted to pass Into
the hands Of foreiguors, but was purchased from
Mr. ateyena by Ho'no generous and pnb'so-
npirited gontleulan Of Douson, and placed by
tAem in the AthonWnn, wher0 it now atands In d
quaint, old bookcase NTH glass trout.
The COLLECTION embraces $50 bouul volumes
and 75n pamphlets 4,ld unbounl aerials. III q
literary point OF Wow. tho oookA have very little
value but, from tho association with the
reyorea q Father Of Our Country" and as an in-
posaoys good deal Of iutoreat. Thero il not 4
rays, elegant, or efudits specimen among them.
A commonplace character stamps tho entire col
loc.ion. Tlere Are fow treatisoa on tho nrt Of
wRr aph military tactics, .lluury WorkH OIL l,orHo
aud cnttle diaeasca, on domestic medicine. on
farming, aud on religious topics, and y few Of
tho novels at!a ronancoa popular u century ago.
A study OF tho titles and condition Of tbs vol
uInes Affords pa!n Indications that ttolr owuor
WA not niaA OF otthrH. 0r Riyon to ttle oxpand.
ture Of much tins over hooks OF ans SOFT.
A tIrao.volumod edition Of tue aAuYentureB
Of peregrino rictle."' and tho "Memors Of
Lady VI Qnallty," Elyoa evidence Of more @ NO
"l.ta aud Opinions Of Johu Durokio '-a book
which could not nov Ia aIlo1ed q plAce Oh tho
drawlnG-roum tablets alao we'll bothnlnbcd. 1t
was I'll acknowledged fayorite with Washington.
tho Volumes, together with tho book'plase co.I.
tainlng hia nA,ne. ersnorial bearings, aua Tho
motto, Exit..s acta probal, whloh doHpended 10
hlM kkUu kAa NursAAlhpluushHS MAuaA ot Lis
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12
DEMOCRATS MUST ACT WISELY AND
PRUDENTLY.

Now that the political revolution has, in
the most signal and astounding manner,
overwhelmed the Radical party and con-
demned the acts of the administration, the
Democratic party has a paramount duty to
perform, which cannot be avoided. The
people of the United States have expressed,
IN the most striking and conclusive manner,
their utter repugnance to the reign Of cor
ruption which has characterized the party
in power. Our most sanguine expectations
have been more than realized. The vote
which was cast on last Tuesday is the most
remarkable known to our history. IfDem-
ocrats had been permitted to designate the
political status of States and Legislatures,
they would not have asked for as decided
and sweeping changes as were made. They
really seem more like fiction than reality.
The awful condition of the South; the
utter overthrow Of the safeguards Of the
CONSTITUTION; the arrest of citizens in times
Of profound peace without warrant BY Fed
eral soldiers, relying upon the President
for protection from the penalties Of
the law the brutal treatment Of their
prisoners, which would have disgraced
the soldiers Of an enlightened govern
ment, even If their victims had been
enemies captured in open warfare; the pee
ulations and defalcations Of United States
officers, the Credit MObilier scheme, the
Sanborn contracts, the bargain and sale Of
the lobbyists and members Of Congress, the
financial failures, the falling of in COM
merce, the general prostration Of business,
suffering and want Of the poor in all sec
tions; the want Of confidence and security
for the future; the aspirations Of the
President for third term, in viola
ton sf custom handed down BY the faith
ers and rendered sacred By established
usage; the aping Of the crowned heads Of
Europe; the contempt manifested for the
simplicity Of honest Democratic institu-
tions, all passed in solemn review before
the American people for judgment. They
were profoundly impressed; their hearts
were stirred to their inmost depths The
seductive influence Of party could not hide
from their eyes the enormous crimes and
corrupti0ns Of the administration. By
their ballots the most eloquent scathing
and uerciless, but Just and righteous YER
dict has been rendered mot that I lore
Cesar less but Rome more.n venality vas
lebuked, crime and the habitual violation Of
III, cor-fsf,,ffor r,,1 1~--a NM An c~f t.. =
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

and, above all, to do what they say, then
healthy progress will take place, and Texas
viii reap vast benefits and material devel-
opments. There never was q better field
for varied and successful operation in all the
industrial pursuits. Large fortunes can,
and win be, realized from judicious and
moderate outlays. In the older States,
manufactures are paying large dividends,
and money invested in them is yielding
handsome rates Of interest. II, however,
money is only held for exorbitant rates Of
interest, the material pursuits Of the State
.win be sacrificed in operations which viii
partake largely Of gambling. Eight per
cent. per annum is considered to be good
yield for capital invested in the ordinary
avocatiOns Of life. How, then, can men
succeed in steady and safe business when
they pay from two to i've per cent. per
month Such contracts, except in extraor-
dinary eases, and only for a very short time,
should be considered as evidence of an un-
sound mind. Still, money lenders viii
demonstrate to the contrary; but those who
have had to borrow at high rates will testify
to the soundAess of our position.
When we get live, enterprising men into
the State who know how to make capital,
invested in the various manufactures, pay,
then we all win realize the difference in fa-
vor of capital thus used, and the wild
schemes to which money IS applied when
borrowed at exorbitant rates. We trust that
our people will turn their attention to the
great benefits which result from diversified
labor We live by an exchange of the
neeessaries of life. But few men produce
all that they want. The man then who can
produce the greatest quantities of the
necessaries of life, will be able to pocket
the largest balance of exchange in his IA
vor in proportion to the excess of his pro-
ductions over his wants. We shall be
pleased to receive plain, sensible communi-
cations about the development of the State.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

secured the rights Of the masses. Shall
their confidence be abusedf Win Demo
Gratis turn recreant from the line Of duty,
and band with thecorrupt and unprincipled
men who have disgraced free government,
and brought the Republic to the very brink
Of destructionl Win they be led of by
the flesh pots, and run into all manner Of
excesses and corruptionl If they do, then
the government viii be taken from them
and turned over to party which win not
be found wanting in the requisites Of good,
honest, wise and just principles and pur-
poses.
If Democrats viii act wisely and pru-
dently, there can be no doubt about their
ability to elect their candidate for the Presi-
dency in 1876. But Ithey shall commence
to get up unseemly quArrels about positions,
or violate the laws of honesty aud pro
priety, and show greater love for gains, re-
gardless of correct principles, than for fair
dealing, the glory of the day will depart
from them, and all the vast interests and
glorious results which await the magic
touch of wisdom, prudence, moderation
and justice viii be placed in the care and
keeping of party which win be formed
by the occasion. e'''i 7@'a g
But we look for the history of the Demo-
cratic party to be repeated. Under Demo
cratic rule the Republic was prosperous be-
yond all expectations. All OF the new States
and Territories were acquired by Demo
cratic craftsmanship. From thirteen States
on the Atlantic slope, the star Of empire
flashed its ray across the great Mississippi,
over the Rocky Mountains, and guided the
hardy pioneers of the Republic to the waters
of the Pacific. From three, the population
increased to nearly forty millions. Foreign
nations had learned to fear and respect the
flag of the Union. In all nations the lib
erty, Independence and prosperity of the
United States were themes of praise and
admiration. Millions left the homes Of
their nativity, crossed the Atlantic, and
shared with US the glorious fruits Of Demo
cratic triumphs The country was great and
the people happy. But the war followed
and closed with the government in the
hands of men who knew not, or cared not,
how to administer it for the good Of all and
the glory Of the country. Now, again, the
people have placed it under the control of
the same grand old party that filled the
world with admiration and praise. VIII
that party be equal to the trustg
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12
THE wArERTAE. DEvRLOPMRNT on
Tn1E ATATE-8WAhL FARMS.


Now that the elections are over and Texas
has six Democratic Congressmen, all able
men, to attend to her Affairs in Washington,
guard her interests and have suitable ap-
propriations made FOR river and harbor inn
movements, and buildings suitable for post
Offices. United States District Courts, etc,
let us turn our attention to finding out and
perfecting the best System for developing
the resources Of the State and induce immi-
grafton 50 as to have en- ample population to
settle up the vast rich prairies, valleys and
table lands, build school houses. churches,
mills manufactures. establish tanneries,
open quarries, develop the mines, build ma
chine shops and foundries, introduce
bloodea stock, Get Up fairs and premiums
for The bet productions. both agricultural
and mechanical. and foz the finest and most
profitable stock.
But the frst element Of success Is popula-
ton. IN order 20 eut ca1rroiic and skilled
laboreIs into tie Slais, there nust Sc proper
Inducements offered and pabiists d IS tie
world With such guaseniees IS win convince
strangers that they can he relied -noa. u
order 70 give these IN an aulhori,,tire and
attractive manner, it s. Necessary ior tie
leading men of tie s,ais. re l.z1aer1 lana-
owners, stock nnd business mn g Hold
lcc,ines. and shoa ih.iE public rpi1il rra
desire lor making Isxaa as populoal rr1
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12
THE TIDAL WAVE OF DEMOCRACY
OYERWHELBIS RADICALISW.

etff ------4r ftng lrfT =
To the Democracy of the United States,
we send greeting. .af The tidal waUe which
has swept overthe North, and the flood tide
in Louisiana, Overwhelming Radicalism,
are causes of profound congratulatiOn and
rejoicing. The country has been saved,
imperialism rcbuked, liberty sustained,
peace restored, fraternaI feeling secured,
and prosperity assured. The people have
arisen in their might and overwhelmed the
proud defiant minions of most corrupt
and wicked administration. They
have most signallY and severely re-
buked the outrages and expressions
which have been visited on the South.
BY their votes they declare against
the use of the army to overawe and crush
out the spirit of the people. They con-
denim the vast and complicated peculations
of the officials appointed by the President,
who have used their offices solely for selfish
purposes, regardless of the penalties of the
law. They declare that the citizens of a
State shall not be denied the Constitutional
right to bear arms and to elect their own
officers. They repudiate the decision of the
President, who dared to disregard the voice
of the people of Louisiana and place an adj
venturer and usurper over the people upon
the decree of a judge who had no more
Jurisdiction of the case than Seminole
Indian. They have .emphatically placed
their seal of condemnation to the aspira-
tions of President Grant for third term.
Let the people rejoice; let the cannon
roar and chanticleer crow; let young maid
ems and boys, old men and young, sisters
and brothers, unite in praise to the Great
Ruler of the universe forthis signal victory.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12


THE FIFTH DIsTRICT. There is no doubt
about the election of Judge Hancock in
this district, but the vote is small, as in the
other districts of the State Because our
candidates lad so little opposition, Demo
Gratis would not turn out But this was a
most miserable blunder, and is inexcusable,
as we can show. Suppose the Radicals,
seeing the Iukewarmness of Democrats,
had, by a preconcerted arrangement, held
off till late in the evening, and then voted
their full strengthG They would have
elected, probably, two or three Congress
men, as it would have been too late for
Democrats to have rallied. Our people
have been too confident, and should never
show such negligence again. From all the
returns which we have been able to gather,
Judge Hancock has, up to represent, q
majority Of 1913. This only includes the
votes cast in the cities and towns, and re-
ported by telegraph. The returns from the
counties are not in, but they will swell the
majority to several Thousand.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12
NO. I6

JUDoE JoHN IRELAND, Senator from
Guadalupe county, and member Of the
Fourteenth Legislature, called in to see Us
yesterday, and learn the result Of the late
elections. He was delighted beyond ex-
preston The Judge is leading member
of the Senate, and stands high as a gentle
man Of ability and influence. He believes
that Col. schleieher is electel in the Sixth
District beyond all doubt.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12
THE INTERNATIONAL RAILROAD
AND IMMIGRATION.


We met Gen. Barnes on the street yester-
day, and we're pleased to hear Of the album
tdant harvest of immigration we would reap
this fall and winter from the field of his
labor. The General has been engaged for
nearly year in immigration, on account of
the International and Great Northern Rail-
road, and is now preparing for grand ex-.
cursion from Texas to the Southern States,
to leave about the middle of this month.
This is the grandest idea ever opened up in
the South for Immigration, and we are only
sorry that the above road cannot extend its
invitation for delegates on that excursion
as far as Austin.
From what we learn from Gen. Barnes,
the international and Great Northern Rail-
road viii have expended more money dur
ing the year 1874, ouimmigration agents,
books and pamphlets, and advertisements,
etc. ;pthan the great State of Texas; and we
dare say that Gen. Barnes, with the facili-
ties the road has given him, viii do a greater
work for Texas this year than has ever been
done before in promoting immigration by
any other means used by State societies or
railroads. We hope the success of this
railroad, in its immigration scheme, will
wake up spirit that will move other rail
roads in Texas, and encourage our State to
give our efficient Superintendent of the
State immigration Bureau, Gen. Robertson,
magnificent bureau in the future.
We most heartily approve of the efforts
of all parties to promote immigration to our
State, and have no hesitation in saying that
the efforts of the international and Great
Northern Railroad Company, through its
accredited agent, Gen. Barnes, entitle them
to the gratitude Of the State; more espe-
cially Eastern Texas, where their interest at
present lies.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

w. 5. DoUoLAss, ESQ, publisher Of the
Lampasas Dispatch. called in to see US Fri
day. His face was wreathed in smiles
while speaking Of the astounding Demo
cratic gains. The recent elections form the
principal topic Of conversation. he reports
the Dispatch to be in fiourishing condi-
tion, and the county prosperous.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

THrRrY-KIaHTH TEXAS REPoRTs.-Mr.
Bastian, bookbinder, has shown rs three
hundred volumes about ready fer delivery,
Of Thirty-eighth Texas, reported by Messrs.
Terrell & Walker, and printed at the
STATESMAN Office, which would be pro-
nounced equal to anywOrk done At the North.
The work is generally and uniformly well
done, and reflects great credit upon the
skil and faithfuIness Of Mr. Bastiau.
Parties who may see these volumes win be
convinced that they can have their works
printed and bound in Austin as weIl as in
the North.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

New ORLEANS MONTHLY REvIEw.-Yes-
terday we had the pleasure of a call from
D. K. Whitaker, LII D., editor and pro-
prietor of the above journal This publica-
tion, started With the hope that it might take
the placeof DeBow's RepielO, was published
for the first time in April last, and has already
met large with favor in New Orleans and
vicinity. Its aim is to give expression to
the well considered views of the ablest
thinkers generally and especially to those
Of the South. Such a periodical ought to
succeed among US, and it is to be hoped it
will. Mr.. Whitaker, who was formerly
editor of the Southern Literary Journal, and
also of the Southern Quarterly ReOieaO, is
here in the interest of his new magazine,
and we would be glad to see him encour-
aged The price of the Re0ie'O, an eighty
page monthly, is S., payable in advance.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12
THE RETURNING BOARD OF Lou
TSTANA.

THE RETURNING BOARD OF LOU
IsIANA.
It will be seen by our dispatches that
fears are entertained that the returning
board Of Louisiana viii attempt to countin
the Radical candidates, notwithstanding
the election, on . fair count of most Of the
Conservatives, This second attempt to de-
priYe the people Of that State Of the right
to choose their own officers win, If per
sisted in, bring serious trouble. The revO-
luton Of the fourteenth OF September
should teach Kellogg and his audacious
henchmen that there is point Of outrage
beyond which the citizens Of that much
abused State viii not submit. It viii be
worth good deal to that vile set to con
slider the chances Of escape, in case the peo-
pie should be again driven to desperation
by their infamous acts.
It will be remembered that the Radicals
of New Orleans, through the manipulstions
Of Packard and Kellogg, refused to carry
out the compromise which was agreed to
with the Conservatives IN relation to the re-
turning board. By the agreement there
were to be two chosen by each party, and
then the four should select an unobjection-
able Republican as umpire. But after troops
reached the State in sufficient numbers to
give them confidence, they declined, unless
the Conservatives would make certain con-
cessions and promises which we're not in the
original compact. Now it seems that they
refused for the purpose of counting the
Radicals in again. win they be permitted
to commit this crowning outraged
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12
..PErERsoNls JouRNAL oF PoPuLAR .

''PETERsoN's JOURNAL OF POPULAR LIT
ERATUREp has been received. This is a
new journal, the December number being
the first. It is issued by one of the Oldest
and most substantial publishing houses in
the United States, and in starting this peri
odical the Petersonsgive evidence that they
are calculating on its success. The Journal
is made up Of choice and complete stories,
together with few miscellaneous articles,
all written expressly fori it. The first num-
Der contains twelve first class stories
by first class authors, besides highly
interesting details of actual life and
scenes. The work contains eighty pages,
printed in small type. The mechan-
zeal getting up'Of the magazine is unexcep-
tional, and the cover is quite unique. Terms
So year, in advance, and postage paid by
the publishers free Of charge. Specimen
copies 25 cents. Address II. Peterson &
Co., 92e Walnut street, Philadelphia.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

"A sUnscRrBER, who sends US an able
article on usury law, can have it published
by sending US his name. We must have, IN
all cases, there name Of contributors See
special notice.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

The Shreveport TINES has the following
election news from several parishes:
From private Letters We learn that the
white peoples ticket n De Soto has ma
jority Of 1000, and IN Bienyille Of from
900 70 1000. The gallant people Of Bossier
have covered themselves al over with glory;
the latest from that parish indicates white
majority Of from 500 70 1000. Claibome
gives as 730 majority.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

THE New York Herald announces the
death Of Enos T. ThrOop. Ex-Governor Of
New York, on the first instant, at his resi-
dence near Auburn, aged ninety years and
two months.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

We havereceived the Western Texas Ad-
vertiser, published at Burnet. 1t is the or
gan of Messrs. johnson s Hammond, who
are engaged in selling lands.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

TIE S1TUATIoN.-The flood has been
general. Grant sits on the bottom of his
craft, way out at sea, where he has been
driven by the tidal wave. Morton sights
him but wouldn't care if a wave would
wash him off, Dix and conkling use their
glasses and consult about the chance Of
hurrying him back to the shore. Friends
stand around with moist eyes and haggard
looks. Office holders look sad when seen
by the friends of the President, but when
they meet Democrats, they laugh outright
and congratulate them on the change.
Butler consoles himself with his spoons.