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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

Mr., JOHN, Howard, Texas passenger
agent, Atlantic and Pacific and Missouri
Pacific Railroads, Houston, Texas, gave us
call yesterday, and left with us maps
showing the advantages of the 'Atlantic and
Pacific Short Line" and the "Missouri and
Pacific Through Line" the established
thoroughfares from Texas to st. Louis and
the East. 1t is very evident from glance
at the map that st. Louis can be reached in
a much shorter time by taking the cars on
the Atlantic and Pacific at Vinita direct for
St. Louis, instead of going up by way of
Sedalia on the Missouri Pacific. Now that
somany passengers and freight pass over
these roads to st. Louis, it is matter of
Importance to the public to make note of
these points, as much time and money may
be saved
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

IT will be seen by letter from Austin to
the Examiner tina. Hon. J. d. Stephens in
troduced Tie amendment to the frontier bill
reducing wages, in order that the bill
should not be lost entirely 0maneh6
CAisf.
We were present when the bill was being
considered by the House, and know that
such was the fact. Mr.. Stephens, in his
great zeala and earnestness for the bin, feared
that the members from other portions of
the State might object to and vote against
L on account Of the very large appropria-
tion which would be required to carry its
provisions into effect Hence though
warmly in favor Of it, believing that the
people Of his section should have protection,
and being determined that there should be
no cause for oaptious objections, moved to
amend BY placing the pay at such rates As
would insure the passage of the bill The
people Of the frontier counties have no
warmer and more earnest friends and
workers than Messrs. Stephens and Sadler.
They are as vigilant as scouts on the war
path; and ever ready to put in an sppear-
anes when their section is interested.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02
LEaIsLATIvK PROCEEDINGS.

MosDAr. March

MoxDAx, March so, 1874.
Senate met pusuant to adjournment.
Prayer by the chaplain. Journal OF Satur-
day read and approved.
senator Joseph presented several private
petitions. All referred to Committee on
Private Land Claims.
Homestead bin was postponed until Tues
day at IL A. A.
Senator Swift had certain amendments ~
the Code OF Criminal Procedure taken nm
under suspension Of the rules aud referred
to Judiciary Committee.
Bill 70 prohibit the sale of liquor near
Nelrose and Douglass, in Naeogdoches
county, was reported upon faxoraIly.
Committee reported favorably upon bin to
appropriate money for the Agricultural and
Mechanical College.
Bill 20 create the Office Of State Librarian
was referred. har
Bill to pay two associate justices of the
Supreme Court. Referred to Committee on
Finance.
Bill TO create committee to examine the
condition Of the bureau of tax rolls in the
ComPtTollers office reported upon IA
vorably.
Senator Dwyer reported a proposition for
adjusting the differences between the two
Houses upon the bill TO regulate proceedings
in the Supreme Court. Is
Senator Wood introduced bill to author
lie the international and Great Northern
Railroad to issue bonds Read first time
and referred. e q lfH
Senator Bradley introduced a, bill to re-
quire the Commissioners of the General Land
Office to issue patents Referred.
Senate went into joint session on the
Nancy address case. tIA
The case was opened by Major A. NJ.
Jackson on the part OF the State, who was
followed by Hon. G. w. Jones for the re-
spondent.
During discussion, on motion of Senator
Westfall, the joint session adjourned to 3
p. NJ stl b
Gin Senate.)
On motion Of Senator Joseph, the Senate
adjourned to P. NJ
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

In executive session yesterday the Sen
ate confirmed the judicial nominations made
by his Excellency as follows, viz: R. S.
Walker, to be judge of the Fourth District
NJ. d. Ector, to be judge of the Sixth Dis
trict; ]. A. Ware, to be judge of the
Twenty-ffth District; A. S. Broaddus, to
be judge of the Twenty-eighth District. 1t
is one of the hopeful signs of returning
peace and good will among our people to
see an honest and capable judiciary, supply
ing the place of incompetent and in some
cases dishonest judges.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

Our correspondent from Blanco county
under date of the twenty-ninth ult., writes
that 'heavy rains have fallen there; the
grass is fine and stock doing well; nc In
dians; fall wheat ruined by the rust;
spring wheat very promising; health good /;
all quiet politically; free schools going
into operation; country settling up fast /;
towns improving"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

thing of more interest to you than this ini-
tial letter. / see much to communicate Of
interest and only await TO have my eonclu-
sions duly confirmed before writing; and
although great correspondent once ne
marked to me that an interesting reporter
rarely had good conscience. I am Of the
opinion that an easy conscience and inter
esting eplstles are quite compatible.
Yours, etc, E. G. WISE.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

THE vote in the House of Representatives
yesterday, on the Senate bill granting an
extension of time to works of internal i'm
provement TO complete their contracts,
stood So against tablng to "a for. This,
however, cannot be taken as a fair index of
the feeling of the Houset towards the bill, as
many members voted against tabling, in or
der to give the committee to which it was
referred fair opportunity to freely discuss
its merits
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see supplement-.

THE notorious Sanborn is now being tried
in New York for frauds on the government.
While he really deserves punishment, and,
it is hoped, will receive it, there are others
equally guilty and far more responsible for
the frauds, who ought, by all means, to be
arraigned and tried. There are members of
Congress who encouraged and engineered
the clause in the appropriation bill by which
the treasurer was authorized to make con
tracts with outsiders to do what the reTe-
nue. collectors were officially bound to do.
Beast Butler, it is believed, has pocketed
a large amount from such contracts, and it
is disgrace to the country shat he is too
sharp to be caught or there is too much ras-
calityto bring him to justice. Detectives
should be placed on Buffers tracks until he
is caught and convicted. And all others
who aided and sbetted should have the
same attentions paid them. Smuggling is
treated as crime against the government,
but that is not so bad, so criminal, as
the deliberate scheming Of Congressman to
defraud the government of taxes which are
due and unpaid. The one is an evasion of
the custom house officers who collect an in
come tax on goods brought into the coun-
try; The other is combination of the law
makiAg power to pluck the internal revenue
tax out of the hands of the legitimate Off
GERS and divert the money into the pockets
L
of the jobbers. If smuggler deserves a
term of years in the penitentiary, the Con-
gresham who aids in defraudiDg the gov
eminent of its revenues should be placed in
the same cage for twice the length of time.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

persons as the Governor may appoint, as
they are tired Of the life which they have
been compelled to lead, and only desire
security and protection until they can be
tried by the courts. No one ought to OBJ
jet to such an arrangement. If they are
guilty of any crimes let them be tried legally
and punished, but if not guilty, in the name
of humanity let them 90 in peace.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

TIE entire establishment Of the Houston
Msrcssywill be removed to Galveston and on
the third inst, the first number Of the Cal
eessOn Daily Mercury win be issued. The
propfietors make this move, believing that
Galveston with thirty-fve thousand inhab-
itants can support two morning dailies.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

THREE mad dogs reported at Gainesville.
What has got into the dogs9 They hayenOt
been taking the 6ensins surelyl There must
be plentiful supply of water. The weather
is not hot. If they cut up in this way now,
what VIII they do in summerG Kill, OF
chair them except atnight. If they should
bite any one providing around after dark, he
can 90 mad. h 49,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

Hox. J. ]. GRoos informs rs that it is
not the that be hascalled for, or asked for,
any more slsrks in the Land Office. We
are sorry that such . mistake was made. a.
il might lad parties % suppose that he
vas not . economical as he might Be in the
Measurement Of bis once.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

FROM the East Teas Herald we learn that
Mr.. John T. Cook of that place came very
near being murdered by crowd of noisy
and excited negroes because he tried to put
a stop to their disorderly proceedings. But
for the timely assistance of Mr.. Lipscomb,
who got him away, they would have muir
dered him. Mr.. Cook is now at home, suf-
fering from the wounds received.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

Col. GUsTAvE Cook, of the Houston Age,
is in the city, and called q. our Office while
we were out; SO the pleasure Of his company
was not enjoyed that time But if the
Colonel is not too fat to move around lightly,
hope he viii cali again and enjoy the AOspi-
tally of the Office. His Democracy is pure
and as firm as stonewall.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

HOUSE Of representative EN
MONDAY, March 3d. 1874. z
House met pursuant 70 adjournment.
Prayer by the chaplain, The Journal OF
Saturday was read and approved.
Absent Messrs. Harris and Simpson.
The latter was excused on account Of
sickness. ie - 14
Mr.. Kemble offered q resolution to In.
quire Of the Attorney General. for the ouid-
ance Of the Legislature, as to the relative re-
sponsibiIity OF the State and counties for
the maintenance Of lunaticB at the Stair In
matte Asylum, looking towards the requi-
site appropriatlons.
Senate bill No. %, to amend aAn act
regulating elections, !" was referred 10 Judi-
ciary Committee No. /. Rules .suspended
and referred also to Judiciary Committee
No. 2.
Mr.. Denman moved suspension Of the
rules to take up House bilI No. 403. 10 add
the counties Of Houston and Angelina 70
the Fourth Judicial District. RefSsed.
Mr. Kessler called up the bin 10 limit the
amount Of bonds to Be Issued to The Inter
national Railroad Company Referred 70
Internal improvement Committee 60
Mr.. Linn presented . petition from citi-
zens Of Victoria, Befugi0 and Calhoun
counties, asking h1d 70 remove rats from
the Guadalupe and San Antonio riYera-
Referred 70 COMMITTEES on State Affairs.
Mr.. DeMoEso introduced q bill relating 70
sherihs' honda. Referred.
Mr.. Eppers0n introduced bill to incor-
Dorate Lake City Railway Company, aad 70
aid n construction Of the railway. Referred
70 Comnittee on internal improvements
Mr.. Savers introduced bill Concerning
colonization confTacts Referred % Judi
cary Committee. Also, 70 create the cOnn-
~ Of Erskine. HefcrTed
Mr.. Storey, Bin 20 protect the public
aeningt nuisancSa Referred.
Mr.. WORKMAN, biz defining boundaries az
hopkins and Wood COUNTIES. Referred.
M. O'Neal, bin % annex part ~ Hafri-
son % Marion. Referred
Mr. Galvan presented = petition from cif- ,
izenaof Ataaeosa cQuuty. consenting % he
foupationof Benton county. Referred
Message from Senate refusing 20 concur
with House amendments On tie bill i0f tie
sale 81 University lands
Ar. 0eEuan, on the part a epeeial con-
mittee On the Ohio liquor Law bill reporied
favonbly upon 4 With some amendments.
Mr.. IeI1meI T1cseEted report from
special committee deEiali1R. Ia lhetf tpin-
ion that q E1eancy exiated u consequences
o. one !. n. Banghman not qualifying "a
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

THE Central Team states that Wash.
Powell, charged with the murder of James
johnson, near Hearne, in September last,
was delivered, few days ago, to the,sheriff
of Robertson county.
The same paper has ''big turnip, meas
uring two and a half feet in circumference
and weighing eleven pounds.
But the lengthl how about that2 ''seven
inches in length from the topG"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

lIR. SID. S. JoHSsox has retired from
the editorial chair Of the Tyler reporter,
and sold his interest to Mr. DC. Williams,
He says the RPorf~ Is on = safe footing.
Mr.. j. W. Shufard has also sold his interest
to Williams, 80 that be is now alone.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

1T is awell recognized fact that the infu-
enee of the Governor may either pass OF
defeat any measure before the present Leg
islature; consequently fearful response
bility rests upon the Executive for whatever
the Legislature may do or fail to do.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

THE Bolton Journal is bold, outspokn
paper, having the ring Of the true metal.
ever ready to defend the rights Of the peO-
pie on to condemn wrong wherever discOv-
cred. We wish the lo..rnal suecesa
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

tuesday, MATCH o. 1913.
House met pursuant to adjournment
Prayer by the chaplain. Journal of yester-
day read and approved.
Message trom the Senate announcing the
passage by that body Of sundry bills, via.
To grant lands to the International Rail
road Company, in lieu Of bonds for part OF
the road amending the charter Of the Aus
TN ana Snort Line Pacific Railroad Com
panyi regulating the sale of intoxicating
spirits within certain distance OF any coll
lege, other than county scat; refunding TO
James G.. Gathings money Illegally extracted
from him by the State police.
BY leave Mr.. Chambliss introduced n hin
recognizing the State Lunatic Asylum.
Mr.. Linn, joint resolution for the relief
Of Rufus A. Rpton, sheriff of Refugio
county.
Mr.. o'Neal, joint resolution asking Con-
gress to make a more equitable distribution
Of United States courts.
p After the House and Senate met In Joint
session on the resolution 10 remove Judge
Nancy, the Senate retired, and, on motion
of Mr.. Smith Of Grimes, the House pro
ceeded to vote on the address, winch was
adopted by vote Of seventy-fonr yeas to
six nays.
. The question recurring on the unfinished
business of Saturday, to lay on the table
Senate bill extending time to works of in
ternal improvements, the House refused 20
table by vote Of flfty-three nays to twenty
four yeas, and the bin went to the Commit
tee on Internal improvements Petitions,
pro and con, were presented from the citi-
zens of Fort Worth, on the extension; also,
from the citizens OF Bonham against the ex-
tension to the Texas and Pacific Railroad.
On motion Of Mr.. Story, the House bill
fixing the time for holding courts in the
Twenty-second Judicial District was taken
up and passed.
The House passed TO the eugrossment
bill to repeal an act allowing cities to aid
in the construction of works of internal inn
proyement. The counties of Bexar, Ken
dali, Menard, Kerr, Gillespie, Bandera
Atascosa, Edwards, Wilson and Kimball
were exempted from the operation of
the bill. sN
House adjourned.
Afternoon Session.
The bin authorizing parties to sue the
State for lands due for services to the State
in the war which separated Texas from
Mexico, as well as headlight certificates, was
indefinitely postponed
The House refused by o very decided vote
to grant the use of the hall to the Rev. DIR.
Hammond and associates for the purpose of
holding divine service this evening.
Bill creating the county Of Franklin, was
on motion of Mr.. Oxsheer re-referrcd, to the
committee which had reported fayorably
upon it. @N aG
Numerous bills creating new counties and
defining the boundaries thereof, were
passed to engrossment.
After hearing and adopting various COM
mittee reports, at 5.45 P. NJ, the House
adjourned.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

due time. in the Thirteenth Senatorial Dis.
trict.
JOINT SESSION on TnE Nancy ADDRESS cAsE.
Senator Bradshaw announced the counsel
in the case:
For the state-Major A. NJ. Jackson and
Major w. NJ. Walton
For the respondent Elk Governor G. W.
Jones, Of Bastrop.
After discussion, the House adjourned to
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

Nh WN. s. DoUsEAzs. pablisher Of the
Iampasas Disatsk. called on rs yesterday.
he infozned rs th1t the HOEssn gang have
expressed . wiIlingness % surrender % such
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

HoN. JOHN HANCOCK, member of Con-
gress, will please accept our thanks for nu-
merous public documents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

The two houses met again in Joint session
at 5 p. NJ
Ex-Governor Jones resumed his argu-
ment which lasted until 9 P. NJ, when the
Joint session adjourned until 9 A. NJ on
Thursday. ~ ote
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

The real moth that we have to deal with,
in political way, is combination of the
lackey moth, which generally haunts the
White House and hovers about the purlieus
of power, and the hawk moth which is
sometimes in the army, or educated there.
All these moths you will find have politi-
cal, mercenary and destructive significance.
If you note how they are hatched; how
they hide in cocoens; how they creep into
dark places through crannies; how they go
into closets where goods are stored; how
they lie all summer quietly-[ Laughter,
the members gathering about the speaker. ]
After some more slashing with his keen
sarcasm, which made the Radical members
vince, Mr.. Field insisted upon his point of
order (amid great laughter) and Mr.. Cox
sat down.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

"CAT and buffalo" are cried upon the
streets of Dallas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02
Oft In the Silly night,
Fer slumber's chain hath bound me,
Fond memory brings the light,
OF other days around me.

fono memory brings the light, nd
OF other days around me.
The effect of his song may be more easily
imagined than described Joe was taken
out from the congregation Of the faithful
some laughing and others smiling, while
the rigidly righteous frowned their rebuke
and Indignation in angry looks at poor Joe's
ungodly condition and implous conduct.
AT one of these camp meetings, on Mill
creek, Guadalupe county, in Western Texas.
where stock raising is followed as q bust
ness, and the branding of animals by the
owner is required by law, and they gather
them in pens, brand and turn them ont
again, Gen. Henry McCulloch was converted
to a knowledge Of the Lord, and becoming
enthused in the cause of his new master. he
appealed to his old soldiers who had fol-
lowed him in his numerous battles with In
dians. and Mexicans, to lay aside their love
for the vain and empty pleasures of this
wicked world, and follow him in bis new
expedition, the grand object of which was
to avoid the pains and penalties Of hell and
damnation, and, after safe passage Of the
the river Jordan and victorious assault upon
the Notifications Of Zion, was to end IN
everlasting life and eternal happiness.
The Generals appeal took like wild fire,
and ina moment or two the little sanctuary
was filed, and the preacher exhorted the
new converts 70 stand back ana not crowd
in so fast. rnN ksffsf
This exhOrtation Of the preacher was fol-
lowed by the loud command of one of the
newly converted COW boys: 9 Brand ,em.
and turn 'em out
Soon after this occurrence there was a
lull or almost q perfect calm, which was
ended by three loud resembling wells from a
shouting sister, when one Of the COW BOYS
inquired Of bis chum:
'ay, AN 'slsat gou recon he sister 4 hot
:. Don't know Jack, y answered the other
tn0Dt the sisters on her transit. rot 70
Jordan, and is a hollerin for the ferrvmau
to come and cross her over the river. y
On another occasion q famous old Texan.
Jack Cryer, Of Colorado, AZ the earnest en-
treaties Of converted friends, manfuIIy
walked up to the altar and anchored him
sell on the anxious seat 70 be prayed fer
The prayers Of the faithful we're an
sEered, and Jack was brought 70 q knoWl-
edge d the Lord and became q member Of
the church.
Two or three days afterwards 3 young
lady, after conversion, fell into trance.
doctor and two OF three preachers, sitter ex-
animation, expressed the opinion that the
patient Was not dangerously SICK, and
would Be all right II few hours, when M.
Cryer took the hand Of the Toung lady -
bis, and finding 10 pulse, soiemnly ex-
claimed 9 PHI Be Cd id IL she don't
seem % me mighty like shs's dcadf'
Jack Cryer's faith was siuQa Baye. and 20
doubt the recording angel, after recording
this oath Of Jacks, let fau . tear o. the
rec0fd and blotted Il out. Tor 4 vas uttered
t1,lslnonei1f % himself and owing alons
70 his deplorable habit Of proiane swearing.
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ANOTHER fire in jefferson on the twenty
fourth inst. Loss 81, 900. Rather expen-
sive pyrotechnics.
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1 want to go, 1 want to go,
Iwant to GO there too;
Where solid JOY fills the SOU

Once on a time a very amlable old Texan
named Joe Mcdonald, after getting on the
outside of as much whisky as he could con-
veniently carry, went to one. of these camp
meetings with bottle in his pocket.
The minister gave out hymn, which was
sung by the congregation and followed by
prayer, during which Joe, while on his
knees, imbibed from his bottle, which
so affected him that when the congrega-
ton after prayer again commenced singing,
Joe arose from his seat, and after exclain-
ing: Brethren, stop that songl it would
freeze h-l over a foot thick in minute and
quarter; let me singl" He sang in loud
musical voice solo, the following beautiful
lines of the poet: ~