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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-08
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In view Of the decision of the Supreme
Court, this question naturally arises and
each one must answer it for himself. Our
position was long since taken, and we sec
no reason to change it. We held, from the
first, that this was political matter, which
The Supreme Court could not settle and had
no right TO entertain. It's decision should be
regarded rs nugatUry, and we should act the
same as il It had never been pronounced
At the appointed time, the new Legislature
should meet and organize under the law
and inaugurate the new Governor, who has
been the free choice Of the people Of Texas
What they should do, after this, is for their
wisdom and patriotism to determine We
hold that they should proceed in the dis
charge Of their duties until actually stopped
by outside force. Let the issue be fairly
made, and let it be seen by the people Of
the United States if the general govern
ment viii use its bayonets to keep in sub
lection tho peaceful State Of Texas for the
benefit Of the Radical party. There can be
no question Of what is the will Of the peo-
pie Of Texas, and that it has been fairly
and legally expressed. Now, while there
should be great prudence, discretion and
ing down on our part; no holding back from
the performance Of duty. Let every mem
berof thonew Legislature be on the ground
with the certificate Of his election, ready to
be sworn in and go to work. Let us see if
Grant win send his troops to disperse the
chosen representatives Of tho sovereign
people Of Texas as he did in Louisiana. If
he does, let the people Of the United States
witness the spectacle and ponder over it and
consider how much liberty they have left.
Tho lesson viii be instructive, and it should
not be evaded. We ought to know whether
we are freemen or slaves.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-08

The length Of flash Of lightning IS gen
orally greatly undor-estimated The long
est known was measured By n F. Petit at
Toulouse. This fash was ten and half
miles long Arago once measured q series
which avcraged from seven to eight miles
In length. The longest interval ever ~
marked between q fash and the report was
sevcnty-tWo seconds. which would core
spoud NTH q district 81 fourteen miles Di-
rect researches have shown that storm is
seldom heard ol a greater distance than
nom seven g ten miles while the average
are hsrclT heard over four a. fprS Wilcs Of.
THIS iact IS the more curious IS caRnon NAV
hc distinctly heard double 81 treble that 3 81
iancc. and n special cases much farther.
During nc bomoasducnl 6 Paris - tha
winter ol 1879. the Krupp guns which bs1
been ielt over ffon thc exposition az 1859.
were heard s Dleppe-a distance # eighty
four miles Araeo states that the 1rinr *
Waterloo vas audible al Crli-i2o miles
distant
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-08


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January l, 1874; the paper is large sixteen
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it is just the paper for every Southern far
mer or planter and their families.
Address, Our Home journal and Rural
Southland, New Orleans.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-08
sPAsMODIC AND SPECIAL LEsIs-
LATION.


In the debate on the repeal Of the bankrupt
law, which was accomplished in the House
before the adjournment OF Congress for the
holidays, member alluded to the fact that
much of our national legislation was spas
modie, the result Of excitementand without
due deliberation. We have had two bank
rupt laws in this country, passed in this
way, and both are likely to be repealed with
the same want Of consideration in which
they were enacted. The trading, specula-
ting portion of the people get hopelessly in
debt, and then comes a clamor FOR bank
rupt law to clear everybody out, and get them
ready for a new start ON another similar
career. Things are managed so badly
during this clearing process that in short
time he mass Of the people become dis
gnsted with It's practical workings, and
then comes another clamor Tor its repeal,
winch is easily effected after the embarrassed
and interested spectators arc free from
their troubles and cease to have any further
interest ii the matter. We cannot sec the
wisdom Of this sort Of legislation. We have
never been much ID favor Of any bankrupt
laws-lhey are not needed much in agricul.
tirai communities all commercial ma
tons have them, and they seen to be use
ful, having saad the trial Of long experience.
This immense country is both agricultural
and commercial, and we can see no good
reason Why we should not have good,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-08


1iessrs. Wilson and Eldridpo are very ~
dustriously engaged IN the investigation
which they have been delegated b. tho
House 81 Representatives 70 make into
Judge Durell's administration Of bis Office
in this district
Quite number Of witnesses have been
examined BY the committee Among 9TH
ees. Judge John A. Campbell. Alexander
walker. j. r. Becl1with. Sir. Iaoan and
others, testified yesterday before tie com
mittcc We learn that their testimony
referred 70 the charges Of Incbnation aud
q the abuse Of the power ard authority 81
the court. The evidence oil these points wc
iearns for the investigation Is q secret one.
WIS very emphatic and pointed. Judge
Campbell teslifying especially - ef0as
indignity offered r. him By Judge DureiL
which could only be explained % tie hy-
pothesie 81 olcohoiie excitement There
vas other testimony 81 like purpogl. whilst
n regard ~ the facts 81 abuse 81 the power
q the court, n tlie administration % the
bankupt LAW, the testimony wss very
strong. There aFe SSH 4 great many Wit.
nesse - b examined. bat with the Undue
~ spQ pefiinaeifg with which tie in4e s
CATION IS pursued. tie committee viii prob
ably get through their iabof within tic BE-
rlod which has been allotted ~ lbein
There are No parties present ID tie exam
inatiOn except the membct ~ fhc co1u1oii-
tee. The sle1oeFa phef, and D0nner
esd Randolph, 81 orr bar. tho former rep
reecnfing tic pfosec1lIgn. and the hitter
judge Darrell. ~ q fIco91r
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-08


Tic New York World has made so grace
fui appeal 70 Us in behalf Of a friend
that We cannot deny ourselves the pleasure
of responding TO il. Il relates to the case
81 Gen. Fitz John Porter, who, as every
student 81 history knows. was brought 10
trial before q court martial in the autumn Of
1862, and 10y its judgment dismissed tho
service. The offcnsc cblaged was DISC
beCience of orders az the second battle az
Manassas, and the consequent defeat of the
Union army Eleven years has rolled by
since those dark days, and VIC can afford to
look back to them with relative calmness,
nor can we understand WHY we may not rca-
son rs coolly about that history as about one
far more remote. II Gen. Porter had, IN the
midst Of .hose excitements, injustice done
him, surely the time has come when It may
be redrcssed. Ifsthe statement positively
and precisely made by the World be correct
LAS we do not doubt il is-that AIr Lin
coin meant to have had the judgment Of
the Porter court martial revised then We
ask why should not Mr.. Liuroln's soldier
successor carry out his frustrated intentionl
Gen. Porter is remembered as the true hero
of the Peninsula. He led the advance to
Hanover Court House. He confronted the
foe at every step OF tho retreat Tie was
the chief at Malvern--the first to como to.
Pope's rescue, and held the centre at Antie-
tam. We are not disposed to forget these
things, and il, by revision, kinder and
gentler judgment could be passed on what
was done or omitted at Manassas, VIC should
not at all regret it.-F0Tsg's Press.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-08

WE agree with the State Journal that ''the
recent decision Of the Supreme Court will
in 40 Wise interrupt the proper government
Of the State, 2" though it was manifestly In
tended to do so, and will cause some trouble
if it should be at all regarded, as it may
tempt some carpet-bag and scalawag Off
Gals to hold on to offices they have no right
to until they are metaphorieally kicked out.
But the proper government of the State will
be maintained by the people who made it.
The Journal is right on that point. Wewill
give the devil his due.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-08

WILL Edmund ]. Davis dare to close the
doors of the Capitol against the lawful
representatives of the people of Texas,
elected in pursuance of law, approved by
him as Governoro of Texas under the solemn
ties of an oath to support the constitution
and laws of the State? We hear of strange
rumors aloat. A man who would deliber-
ately sign and approve law which he in
tended to violate, if not reelected to Office,
is capable of doing anything. Will he try
this experiment?
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-08

WE call special attention to the able re-
view of the election question, to be found
in our columns, by Hon. J. Payne, of Co
lad. Mr.. Payne was very prominent
member of the last Legislature, and mem
Der of the Judiciary Committee, which drew
up and reported the election law, and his
opinions are entitled to great weight. While
writing this we are unaware whether the
Supreme Court has yet given decision in
the Rodriguez case.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-08

WErepublish from the Houston Msrcuyy
a short obituary notice of the lamented
Judge r. E. B. Baylor, another of the old
Texans gone to the better land. The judge
had a large circle of friends and was highly
respected. Baylor University was named
after this distinguished Texan, and we trust
it may long flourish monument of his gen
crosby and goodness.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-08
Young WacWahon at Vfenna-An Anec-
dOte OF the Present Ruler OF France.

The Figaro dpfopos of the frgival in Paris
Of Count Mensdorff, reviyes an old story,
but tellsit we'll Count MonsdoriT is de-
scribed rs former aide-de camp of Arclf
duke Charles, and might recall to a very
illustrious parsonage very pretty siory.
viz: In the month OF September, 1s3-,
young French officer arrived at Vienna and
alighted at the Hotel de l'Archduc Charles.
1t was yet carly, so he determined he would
have look at the town before dinner He
sailed forth, and by dinner time had lost
his way. Ills perplexity was all the greater
as he spoke no German, but by dint of In
quiry and repeating tho words. 'dotel
Archdule Charles, he at length met good
Samaritan who took him 70 the gates Of an
imposing looking mansion. The young
Frcnchman said % himself, How odd
fancied the house was not half so stylish rs
this.n He gave up his great coat and hat
to the servants, and was ushercd into q
| dining room, where covers were laid for
twenty. He sat down and made himself
at home, and helped himself to the cariarc
any hors dguDres-begun dinner, in fact,
and was lamenting that Vienna tables dhoio
were not better attended, when the door
opened, and there entered fine looking
old gentleman, accompanied by a very.
young lady and about dozen other cueste.
The Ffcnchman after the habit Of his ma
ton, rose and bowed when they had taken
their seats, and continued bis dinner with
the greatest composure.
Presently the conversation became general,
and the Frenchman mentioned TO bis neigh
Dor that he regretted he was declared from
taking part in It, rs he knew nothing but
French. The fine old gentleman at the head
OF the table evidently heard the remark and
understood it, as he continued the CONVEX
sation in French. The young officer was
delighted at this mark Of courtesy and said
something very civil about the pleasant peo-
pie 70 be met with at Vienna tales dh0te--
and dinner over, went up 10 the fine old
gentleman and said: II am going 70 the
play now, but shall be staying hero q few
days. May | hope You arc staying some
little time IN the house, and that we shall
see more Of each othcrf7 With that he
made his bow and went out
After tho play a cab took him back to his
hotel, and he went to sleep contrasting the
difference between the splendor Of the din
ner and the shabbincss Of the sleeping
apartments. Next morning he had an cx-
PLANTATION. he received n visit from Count
MensdorI, who told him that his Imperial
Highness, the Afchduke Charles, with
whom he bad aiped Oh the previous dos,
would be glad 10 sec him every day during
his stay in Vienna The mistake was soon
cleared up. Instead 81 dining at the ssArch
duke Charlesp Hotel, as he supposed. he
had dIncd at the palace Of the Archdnkc
Charles The Bigar0 tells ns that the hers
OF this adventure was no less q person than
Marshal Mcmahon, the present Prcsidcnt 81
the French Republic.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-08

THE State Journal of Monday evening is
full Of triumphant sneers and squibs at the
success, 50 far, of the conspiracy to continue
the Radical officials in power. It had far
better keep quiet and not provoke retalia-
ton. It's triumph may not amount to much
after all, and it had better behave with
more decency if it knows how.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-08

THREE widows are contending for the
postofice at KanlSalSee, in I'll. They have a
strong desire, it seems, to have the handling
Of the mails. We advise them to marry
again the first good opportunity. Matri-
mony is the post they should aim at.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-08

WE see it intimated in the press that Hon.
Caleb Cushing has heretofore been engaged
as the legal counsellor Of Spain. This, if
true, to a certain extent units him for the
Spanish mission. But anybody would be
preferable to Sickles.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-08

WILL little Jimmy Newcomb, the corrupt
Secretary Of State, dare to destroy the re-
tHrns for Governor or refuse to open them
IN the presence of the lawful Legislature Of
Texas as required by Iawa
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-08

IT is considered one Of the best points Of
the new Constitution Of Pennsylvania that
the ballots are required TO be numbered to
prevent fraudulent voting The Richmond
Eaquirer states, what is the fact, that for
this improvement on the ballot the honor
is due to Texas. Such was the practice
here until the Radicals took possession Of
the State after the war by aid Of the mill
tary, and then the first thing they did was
10 abolish the law, in order that they might
commit frauds with impunits. The last
Democratic Legislature restored it, and be-
hold the result-about so, 900 majority for
the Democracy. The Radicals havO been
loud mouthed in their clamors against the
numbered ballot here, as they were in Penn
sylvania. Without it, frauds to any extent
are easy by the party in power, which makes
the registration and controls the election.
With numbered ballot, no registration is,
in fact, needed.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-08

The journal says that 'sthe day Of IN
augurating a government by force is not to
be revived" And VIC think the day Of dis
persing lawful Legislature, elected fairly
by the people, with cannon and bayonets
has gone by. We shall see.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-08

THE New Orleans Pieayuse, now under
the very able management of Alex. Walker,
Esq, as editor, and Col. A. NJ. Holbrook as
President of the New Orleans Printing Com
pany, is exhibiting its old vigor, and viii
soon regain any vantage ground it may have
lost of late years by the various changes
and squabbles to which it has been Incl
orr eXchanoes
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-08

body Of scalawags and carpet-baggcEs called
the Supreme Court And this would have
been done had the ''houcst' Governor had
a due regard for his peraOnal or public
honor He is the head and ruler Of Isadi-
calism in Texas. and by his stubborn viii
has brought Jack Hamilton to his feet to do
his bidding as an humble lackey. Bat
poor Jack WIS getting low enough Tor any
emplos ment in public way. Poor Jack
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-08

ACCORDING to the STATE Journal, recon
struction is failure unless Radicals are al
lowed to rule over the people Of Texas, and
rob and steal at pleasure.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

The Hatchman and Reflector thus speaks
of the late Prof. Torrey and his lectures on
art: Prof. Joseph Torrey is name very
dear to many of the alumni of the Uniyer-
sity of Vermont, AMI to large number of
scholars and thinkers both in America and
in Europe. Few men in this or any other
country could have laid claim to a more
truly philosophical spirit. broader and
more exact scholarship, finer culture, and
a more enthusiastic and disciplined artistic
taste. But he was man of retiring dispo-
stion and great self-depreciation. Since
his death it has been the hope of Pro. Tor
rey many admirers that his lectures, de-
liyered in the University course. might be
put before the public in book form. This
hope is in part already realized. The lee
lures on Fine Art" which formed the
chief attraction of the senior year, have
just been published by Messrs. Scrbner 4
Co. 1t has no superficial talk about art, or
of its great masterpieces. 1t is a profound
discussion of the theory OF art, clear IN
folding of its principles and its spirit The
authors style is singularly clear. How
ever philosophical the reasoning, it is al
ways unmistakable. 1t is pre-eminently
book for study, for repeated reading. We
venture to say that no book in the English
language upon this subject equals this in
the thoroughness of its treatment, and the
largeness and truthfulness of its entire
spirit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13
NOVEMBER 9Th, 1874

NOVEMBER 9Th, 1874.
Editor Of the Free Press and Times.
Yesterday the labors of the Assembly be-
gan in earnest for the week and 1t was a
field day in the House.
The discussions on House bill So,
amending sec. "a of chap l2l of the gene
raj statutes, extending certain privileges to
persons convicted of appropriating money,
or other property held in fiduclary capa-
city. to their own use in respect to taking
poor debtors oath or the liberties OF the ia
yard. were spirited and the bill went to a
third reading by one majority only. and n
duced by Mr.. Wells, of Cranky, abolish
ing :the Board of Education is eliciting
much comment, and there was hearing
before the committee on education last eve
ming when some members of the board
made statement in justification of the
board and its secretary. Some of those
present learned that much of the trouble
was due to their own ignorance of the
workings of the Board or the laws that gov
ern its action. The dissatisfaction express
ed seems chiefly aimed at the secretary of
the Board, and it is asserted by many that
the resignation of the secretary may be
necessary to save the Board
Mr.. Smalley's bill introduced by re-
quest) to remove the Capitol TO Burlington
is frequent subject of conversation and
may tend to wake up the citizens of Mont
pelier to just appreciation of their posi-
cause them to provide better for
the wants of the members. 1t will hardly
pass this session but may show how the
State stands on the subject.
The passage of House bill "A, relating to |
The manufacture and sale of domestic wines,
causes considerable squirming and talk on
the part OF the more radical friends of the
law. The Senate is, however,
quite strongly in favor of the law. as might
'e seen from the passage Of S. IL, which
occurred this forenoon, the vote being IL in
avor to IL against. This act permits COM
'laints in liquor cases to be amended as to
matters of substance and will prevent the
scape of criminals from justice, in cases
Ike some that have occurred.
This afternoon tho main question before
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

A VERMoNTER IN TIE KHEDIvE's SERVICE.
The khedive Of Egypt, who has shown
his appreciation of Americans by appoint
ing one to command his army and several
others in subordinate positions. has picked
out three of the Dartmouth medical stu
dents, Charles +. Brown, Frank A. Colby
and Charles W. Dustin, to superintend the
surgeon corps of his army. They start for
Egypt, early in December only few weeks
after graduation, and expect to reach Cairo.
heir headq uarters. in about six weeks.
Tley are to serve on the Khedlve's staff and
act Immediately under his orders. They
are exceptionally able men and are very
sanguine Of success in their venture. MI
Brown is to have salary Of Sc 900 in gold,
with the payment Of expenses to Egypt and
back, and will rank as colonel. Dustin
will rank as major and have salary OF
81 500 gold, expenses paid. He is YER
monter, and never saw locomotive until
he went to Dartmouth college. The resi-
dence of Brown and Dustin in Egypt is to
be only temporary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

4 most pleasant event, Wednesday, vas
the marriage Of Mr.. Henry r. Conger and
Miss Isora L. Wright, both Of this city.
which took place late in the afternoon at
the First Bapti~, Church. The building
wa a..wlei with their friends, and proved
insaficiea, 60 hold them all, at that The
Rev n 4 Wilcox performed the CEREMONY
ia f,iiag words Misses Sarah Woods and
frankie Greene vere the bridesmaids, and
N->>r- +. ? Henderson and 6. II Kinsley
the groom,m-n, while George ). Wright
and c. W. Il. Daucan acted as ushers. Sub
seq ientiy tine parents Of the bride, Mr.. and
Mr.. George D. Wright, held a reception at
their residence on George street, and dis
pen~ed elegant hospitality to a large mum
Der Of iiend- Of the happy couple The
wedding presents we're numerous and val
liable Nj and Mr.. Conger started On the
$50 train fog Boston. Wednesday night
Nothing but kind thoughts and good hopes
will follow them and we join The rest Of their
frieud- in wishing them a future Of cloud
les prosperity.