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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19
STATE FINANCES.


To allow the holders of Treasury warrants
heretofore issued, either to fund them in State
bonds, or to draw interest until it is the pleas
ure of the State to pay them, is no indemnity
for the suspension of the payment of such
warrants at the State Treasury, because the
owners of these warrants are compelled to
have the money to pay current expenses, They
are not able to invest; their warrants are
mostly held as collateral security for money
borrowed in the expectation of realizing par
value as soon as sufficient revenue comes into
the treasury, and this expectation was greatly
raised upon their faith in the incoming admin
istration; so much so, that warrants rose from
seventy to eighty cents, and would have con-
tinued upward had it not been for serious
apprehension Of the proposed suspension,
which, if adopted, would so reduce the value
of warrants that they could no longer be held
as security; and sale of them, under such
circumstances, would be at rates ruinous to
all parties concerned. Thus a very grave and
serious injury would result from such
measure.
1t IS indeed such an easy matter to relieve
the treasury from the present embarrassment
by just and lawful means, that we cannot see
the necessity of resorting to harsh and
doubtful measures, such as would injure those
Of our own citizens, who confdingly trusted
their own government and who have invested
their faith in the wisdom and justice of
Democratic administration.
Il is fact worthy Of mention that at least
foursifths Of all outstanding warrants belong
to the officers Of the State government to
whom they were issued, while warrants that
were bought on speculation have been
cashed AZ the treasury. Il is to be regretted,
however, that any one who had been chosen
for his capacity to make laws should attempt
TO legislate either Tor OF against lawful rights
accruing in legitimate speculations, or to vote
against any measure of sound public policy,
because Specializing creditors are to be chiefly
benefited Such prejudice, to say the
least Of Il, is unworthy Of statesman.
Would it not serve the purposes and credit
Of the State much better 70 allow premium
on Treasury warrants in the settlement Of &c
counts, rather than toEeject and suspend them
50 greatly 70 ne injury Of The creditor, and
consequently 50 damaging to the credit Of the
State. Forit must be admitted that States, Ike
individuals, damage their own credit ia direct
proportion o the damage they ViIlfuIly do
their creditors
When there IS no money in The Treasury, Il
Is the psrt Of wisdom toadopt every means 70
n. ..rsa - u-.1.,, - SET. -, 50.
iathcr than 20 derrcciaie them.
II Treasury warrants are made % answer
the purposes Of money, hey uill at once Be
come equiralcnt q vegy nearly 50 in value,
and as such would relieve tie STATE from ihe
inconvcnienccs resulting from an empty trca.
sufy.
There IS sufficient rcrenne du1 thl STATE
10 sustain the value Of ~ uarah.5. al least %
4 time When other rroytions conld hc m1le
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19

WHAT gives us great hopes of this Legisla-
lature is its untiring industry, conscientious
ness, ability, and the calmness with which
every important question is considered 1t is
a matter of profound solicitude to every citi-
zen of the State that this assembly of their
best mon should present a record that win
stand out in history as a model of patriotism
and enlightened legislation We believe the
members appreciate the responsibilities that
surround them; that they recognize the fact that
the Argus eyes of the State are upon them,
and that each member must stand or fall be-
fore his constituency, who, in this period of
our history, viii be either prepared to praise
or to censure. We believe that the enlight-
ened sentiment of the State has an abiding
faith in the ultimate fortunate result of their
deliberations, and is already prepared to an
ticipate favorable action on all questions in
which the people are interested. But, if our
counsels could be heard we would advise har-
mony and good feeling, looking only to the
enlightened and dignifed discussion of every
question involving the public interest and that
attrition of mind which leads to the just so
luton OF political problems.
1t may be the fortune of the STATESMAN to
differ from them, and very widely, upon many
important measures, but it will take part in
their discussion in no hypercritical or censori-
Gus spirit. Its only object viii be the eluci-
dation of that which is just and right, and to
advance the interests, honor, and prosperity of
a commonwealth, which only requires in the
future, fidelity, firmness, and faithfulness from
its public men.
The objection urged by Radicals to this
Legislature, and their great hope of its destruc-
ton is, that its members are nearly all of one
political faith, and that there win be conse-
quent errors and ultimate discord. But the
Republicans strangely forget fact, which all
good men remember, that our people have
passed through an ordeal, which has impressed
its thoughtful influence upon the country.
Since the meeting of the first Congress under
the Republic of Texas, and the convention of
the people that followed annexation, no such
important convocation has been called to
gether. The people so regard it, and the new
government is fully alive to the duties he
fore il.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19


A resolution was recently introduced in
the Senate, complimenting President Grant
for his course in the late Davis imbroglio,
in which there was 3 gross and fragrant
attempt upon the part Of the Ex-Governor
and his satellites to set aside the civil
government, and to reinaugurate that con-
dition Of anarchy, misgoverumeit and mil
itary despOtism, which prevailed here three
years ago, and which was continued by the
last administration. It was amended by
the House and came up in the Senate on
Monday last.
Hon. John Ireland arose in his place in
the Senate, and moved its postponement
until Friday, announcing that he intended
to oppose its adoption, and that on that
day he would present analytically his OBJ
jections to it. For this, without knowing
the grounds Of opposition, for they were
not stated, his course has been the subject
of eensure by the extreme Radical press
What win be the character Of Judge Ire
lands remarks we do not know; but we
feel assured, while entertaining the high
est respect for the distinguished gentleman,
who introduced the original resolution, that
L ought not topass.
It is an Extraordinary spectacle, and in a
purer and better day than this, would have
shocked the moral sense Of the country, that
the chief Executive officer of the general
government should be complimented for
simply doing his duty, and that in terms of
sycophantic laudation. It is a severe COM
mentary upon the evil days through which
we have passed, in which corruption has
been therule and public virtue the excep-
ton. If this resolution was to pass, which
we trust it viii not, no greater satire could
be uttered upon the Grant administration,
which we cannot forget, and the country
will never sease to remember, has, since its
inception violated, every principle ofpublic
liberty.
We have no unworthy prejudices against
the President; We have no desire to offer
any factious opposition to his administra-
ton; we would be among the first to give
credit to all that is worthy in it. And,
while we admire many things he has done
recently, and particularly the course he pur
sued in relation to Texas affairs, we think
it unworthy of the representatives Of great
commonwealth to compliment him for it.
They owe something to their constituents,
not less than to themselves, and to that
sense of delicate self-respect which belongs
to the character and the dignity Of free
people.
Senators and Representatives should re-
member that we have passed the Rubicon
when such adulatlons will be relished or
gratefully received by the people. When
we say this it is with no spirit of censurc
or animadversion. Our people have passed
through so much, and have patiently borne
so many wrongs that when an officer of the
government, actuated by patriotic inn
pulse, and for once does right, they natu-
rally think his conduct should be the sub
ject of all the deliberate and solemn COM
mendation with which it coul1 be invested
by deliberative body.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19

How ungrateful some people are. Our
advice to the .Journat to cease its publica-
tions, are not appreciated. We appeal to
its friends if our remarks were not appro-
pirate and well-timed Who has got any
use for it?' Certainly not its Radical friends.
We repeat, it is an eye-sore to them. But,
will it kindly remember, we advised the
proprietors to spend on it few thousands
out of the money it obtained from the State
Treasury. And then it abuses us, and
among other things accuses us of ''inulity.' y
What that is we do not know. Docs any
body know2 And then it says, the proprie-
tors wouldn't burn up.their Office, in order
to quit. We never accused them of intend
ing arson. But do they mean 20 say they
would not burn up all their material, and
all their neighbors' houses if they were
heavily insuredl
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19
ImMIGRATI0N-THE QUESTION BE.
FORE THE LEGISLATURES.

The appointment of Gen. Jerome 3.
Robertson as general agent of Immigration,
is one that viii meet with general approba-
tion. His ability and untiring industry pc
culiarly fit him for this position. During
the late civil war he rose rapidly in the line
of promotion, and be it said to his praise,
was beloved and admired in the army for
his amiability Of manners, his gallantry,
and that nobility of purpose which always
inspires respect and confidence. The hum
blest soldier found in him true friend, and,
in saying this, we feel that we could not be-
stow upon him a higher encomium.
But We did not set out so much to pay a
compliment to Gen. Robertson, and to ex-
press our qualification at his appointment,
which we feel assured he will ill with
credit to himself and advantage to the
State, as to allude to the important depart
ment over which he has been fortunately
called to preside.
The subject Of immigration is of para
mount importance to our. people, and one
that, we regret 10 say, has been seriously
neglected. The strongest card in the late
State canvass by the Republican party was
the failure of the Thirteenth Legislature
to make suitable provision for this depart
ment. Il is Of very little moment to con-
slider whether their auimadversions were
just or unwarTanted but now, when we
have pure and unobstructed government,
and when proper men can be selected, there
is no longer any excuse for neglect.
We trust thatno penny wise and pound
foolish ? policy win be adopted. Every
good citizen that settles in Texas, beyond
his social and political influence, adds an
nually to the wealth Of the State from two
hundred to twenty thousand dollars. With
an exhaustless public and private domain,
and immense mineral resources, we are
rapidly advancing in population, agricul-
tural resources, and commercial wealth.
With these, and with two, and perhaps
three, railroads to the Pacific, with their
arteries perforating every portion Of our
territory, all OF which, under a wise and
bene6cent administration of the govern
Inens viii be constructed in few years,
Texas, in its colossal size, and in the uni6-
cation and solidarity OF ite people, win
present the grandsst State on the American
continent.
Il IS the march Of empire. Shall it be
slOw, or under . liberal policy, accelerated,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19

0UR remarks upon the opening of the
impeachment trial Of Judge Chambers, has
provoked the ire Of the journal. We ex-
pected it. Our only surprise il he did not
enter into an open defense Of this judge,
who IS charged with grave crimes But
with all its meanness and impudcnce the
Journal has not the temerity 10 do that,
but exhibits itsmeanness byabusiDg Judge
ireland. Such dupIicitY and rascaIity
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19

Il an article in Thursdays daily. we pre-
senied an Introductory, preparaiory to q dis
cussion Of the political rights Of fhe Federal
and state governments, and propose 70 enter
upon i briefly, IS soon as space wiz permit
i is Important at fhis time The party In
power openly contend for The ccnfrillzafion of
the g0vlmmenL We hare seen, within ne
last few yesrs, the influence of this policy il
political corruption. he dehazencnio a. unor.lls
ihc loss q viriue. and wide spread denornli-
zaiion- We oouiend il.ai no peoplc can te
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19

pure who have the misfortune to be governed
by incompetent or corrupt rulers, or whose
public policy looks only 10 private ends. Such
is the elimination Of that Capitalization which
formidable party has endeavored to organ.
ize, and which has been thus far a prolific
source Of calamity TO both sections. Our peo-
pie must arise to the profound consideration
of these subjects. Their prosperity and hap
piness depend Epon wise delibeTation and &C
ton, and we trust they win honestly, thought
fully and patriotically arise to its consid-
aro,;or
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19

fallen of since Capt. Josselyn withdreA
from it; that its articles are stale, fat and
Improbable. Every intelligent reader win
bear testimony to the abuse which was
heaped upon this paper. he viii have much
more occasion to abuse this paper before we
get through.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19

VIZ perceive from the Mount Pleasant Fst
triot that the people Of Titus county seem le
still laboring under military rule. That pa
per says that the county court Is in session,
with Col. Wood presiding. from which We IN
fer that the citizens Of Mount Pleasant have
not yet been advised Of fhc fc-es,ablishmeni
Of civil government in Texas They ouglfto
have 4 fldrn
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19
A CORRECTION.

Hon. John H. Cochran, of Dallas, has
been done injustice in our'report of those
who debated the constitutional convention
question in the House on the night of the
thirteenth. In this report his name was
mentioned among those who spoke in favor
of the proposed commission to frame a
Constitution. Instead of this he made a
speech in opposition to this plan, and un-
qualifedly in favor of constitutional con-
Yention. He boldly claims that the people
should have an affirmative as we'll as neg
ative voice in framing their organic law,
and therefore judges it as harsh that any
attempt should be made to deny them the
power of exercising this plain and es-
tablished right, especially when they
have SO plainly expressed their desire that
the Legislature should accord them this
right. Mr.. Cochran is one of the clearest
headed members of the House, and We are
sorry that the error committed by one of
the editors of this paper found its way into
our columns. His people at home admire
him for his honesty and generous impulses,
and it would be far from our intention to
do him injustice. We also hope that if our
error has caused any other paper or person
to repeat what has been said that they will
promptly extend him similar correction.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19

We suppose that all or nearly all the
lately defeated Texas Radicals will be soon
on their way to Washington, hunting for
'tcrumbs of comfort, if there is anything
in sight. James Newcomb, ex-Secretary of
State, ex-State Printer and whose enter
terprise in hunting up paying jobs formed
the admiration and envy of his colleagues,
has gone in advance. 1t is related that he
desires either the San Antonio postoffice or
the assessor and collectorship for this dis
trict. Will President Grant recognize him9
The manner in which the President treated
the late Texas imbroglio is not very hatter-
ing to Mr.. Newcomb. Newcomb is perhaps
a little too hasty. Rumor says that he is as
cordially despised at the national capital by
Republicans, as he is by the party at home.
His failure, therefore, need not dampen the
hopes of those who recently acted with him.
If the President will send few of the most
importunate to the cannibal islands, San Do
mingo and Africa, we are sure he will of
fend no oae in Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19

THE Journal, which abused Capt. Josse-
lyn without decency during his connection
with the STATESMAN, suddenly has found
this paper is wanting in interest and ability
since his withdrawal. The editor viii
find it still more 50 to him and his few Rad
ical readers, as he proceeds. But an enlight-
ened public win judge whether our reaec-
tions upon corrupt party and more
Iicentious press arc merited.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19

THE Waco Eramiaer looks upon the iinan-
cial question as one of most serious import,
am advises that II be gone into on the part of
the Legislature with that moderation and care
which win give time for ripe action. II ad-
mits that a great responsibility IS about to rest
upon the administration and the members of
the Legislature, arising out OF this important
question. 1t says the faith of the State must
be preserved, and advises that the rights Of
individuals be strictly preserved. To this and
all of a similar nature we say ament
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19

THAT excellent paper. The Dallas Herald,
has entered On It's second year, and the editor
expatiaies in nearly column on its popular
iiy, character and longevity. Whenii gets to
Be fifty years Old, or even twenty, he win
find, or Il hci dead and gone, some one else
win have ihe good sense 10 appreciate, that
Ten lines Is all tliat Is necessary on subject of
ll.i. Elnl
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19

WHEN "chicken pie" ceased, the Journal
ought to have been discontinued. In dwin-
ding down to its present size, with its wishy-
wdsIy editorials, and vulgar coarseness. and
with that air of impecuniosity, il has recently
put on, for effect or stinginess, it is doing
great injustice TO itself and its friends They
attached respectability to wealth, however
gained, and its plunderings of the public
treasury challenged their admiration. Those
days win come no more, no more However
painful it may be to them, it is so, and most
kindly, benevolently and sweetly, we would
advise them to discontinue a paper which is
an eyesore to their friends, or spend few
thousands of what they made, to die grace
fully. The present administration and its
friends would delight to witness. such an ex-
hibition of libcrality and heroism. Is the Jour
nal like what was said of Chesterfeld2
Who taught his son, in twice ten thousand places.
The road to hell escorted by the graees
But the son, meanly bad and badly grouted.
Went on amorc direct and palmer road without them.
Shabbiness is never respectable, even in
journalism, and meets an mwelcome return
by friends and foes. The Journal does not
like us. viii it ever do so? If it does, viii
some kind friend call on us, in privacy, and
inform us what grave error we have com
mitted?
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19

TIE Bonham ka,cTris says that TexaT
kama d lively place Fony saloons ase re.
p0Eted IL operation tiieze already. AFc We 10
understand our coiempoIlly tllai oa thiz 81.
count i.e designs removing fiiere
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19

WE shall watch sedulously, and reflect
without prejudice upon the opinions Of the
press upon the condition Of public affairs.
Sometimes a Radical newspaper may utter a
truth without intending it-perhaps unin-
tentiOnally say more than it intends,
with. a view to provoke mischief and to aid
in the Outrages which have inflicted 50 much
trouble on our people We will notice
them. Their day is over There is the ser
pent, but where are his fangs.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19

The so-called Governor and his so-called
Legislature are sorely perplexed to find q
way out of their financial difficulties
J0u7nal
That's what VIC call downright meanness
and impudence. After stealing everything
in the State treasury, and almost bankrupt
ing the State, the Journal, as the organ Of
its party, assailsa a set of honest men who are
laboriously and earnestly working to find a
solution of these financial troubles.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19

PERsoSAL-Ex-Govenor Clark mrirsf
Friday aud has taken rooms At the Ave
nue. Hotel. We had the pleasure 81 e,'l
from him.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19

The Galveston Cirsiiaa Ad1ooa'e has Two
large fine looking heads But few editors in
this section that can boast Of even Que
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19

A Hfe-like portrait has been executed. 81 {
noted portrait painter, Of the late Hon John
c. Conner, which win be plaoed Ia The Ns
tional Gallery.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-19

IHE oaleFii.e 6gs Eye fhst CoI1eil has
he neaie3 and bet tani coufi houss 81 ,',c
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81 tAs Govsrnor Of ne STATE or TOzas.

10 sll 70 whom these presents shall come; Whereas
on The twcnty-scco1d day Of January. a. d., iSl1
did teeuo ny proclamation ordering election Tor
senator from thc Twelfth (a Senatorial District of
tho Stalo of Texas on TUESDAY the nth day Of
FEHltuAlsY, a. % iSs e an the vacancy occasoned
hy the death % Hon. Benjamin c. Eraakiln Senator
elect from said Senatorial District. and
WEEREAs, 10 hss been made known 70 me- that said
f4ih fay 81 February A. d. iSf1 has been act apart hv
lherood people 81 porion Of said wclfh Senatorial
pisilici f holiday purposes, and e teereiore az unit
SOW. therefore, 1 Richard Coke. COroraor Of ne
Stateoi Texas h Yirfnc cf tho authority vested On ne
By the ConSlilntin ad laws 81 the STATE, do horchy
1cfose aluch % my sall proclamation % january
A. ID. ts1t lircrfE CiocliCn fcf senator In said
Twelfth Q4 SenatotiI District on Tuesday the 18th
dat 81 Echfeefy. "A. D. 1874. ami % here nov order
and direct ~ ccciicp for ScpalcT ircm TIE Tclilh
Senatorial District composed cI the counties q Cal
vcsion lFoF0ri1 end Haiagofl to be held af tie rl
nctllsc polling phases q each Cf saf1 countios on
THURSDAY TIE iatn day ~ FEBRUARY, A. d. 1874.
Instead u tAc dly bCfcrt lEnaiod.
lnitsIII1ony uhrrccf have hCrcunto eigncd
ny name aud cansed the great seal of State
f<EAl.I g. D. 1Hcd at TIE city ~ Auslia thIs TIE
l1rrnfrsfoarlh 1lsV - t.e-,Srs Al - S7-f
RICHARD COKE, 6ofcgnor.
t,rsnrr f'l..riS ser-clalg of Sfnia f.nes an,rsa
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DRocLAMATIoN o
Ilg .he Govol.uot Of .Ae ssate o. Tesa.
500 REWARD.

TO all to whom these presents shall come: Whereas
It has been made known to me that the eighth day
OF September A. D. 1861, in Gonzales county, IN said
State OF Texas ono WILLIAM BAITZELIi did MUIR
der one CHARLES MASON, and that said William
Batzcll Is still az large and ugitve from Justice
Now, therefore, ], Richard Coke Governor OF Texns
by virtue OF the authority vested In me BY the Con-
siitutOn and laws Of this State, do hereby offer a
reward Of five hundred dsars for the arrest and dcY-
cry OF the said William naltze TO the sheriff Of Con.
xales county, inside the jail door
In testimony whereof, I have hcrcunto signed
my name and have caused the great seal of
fSEAI.l the State 20 be aixed at the city Of Aus
tin this the seventh day Of February, A. ID.
1874
RICHARD COKE,
Governor.
iiy the Governor.
A. ". DEBrREr, Secretary Of state.