The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-26
TEXAS now AND IN rae FUrURE.

HOh aIt Haslli.S OuL Wisely anu justly
TEXAS NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.
There is commotion in the Empire State.
Never since the stormy times which at
tended the march OF Santa Anna to the
San Jacinto, and his fall by the veterans Of
Texas, has there been so much to arouse
and stimulate the people to action. From
the Sabine to the Rio Grande, and from the
Gulf to Red River, there is the hum Of
busy life.
Texas is the centre Of attraction-the
grand focal point to which the eyes of a
great portion Of the world are turned.
Texas is to the great living, moving in
dustries of the day, what California was to
the miners, and those who were intent
upon gathering the gold dust which
abounded on the Pacific slope. But if
California was a gem of great value, Texas
is one of the first order, the Ell Dorado of
the present and the hope and glory of the
future. If the former contributed hun
dreds Of millions to the wealth of the
United States, the latter will contribute as
many billions. This is not granailoquent
boast, but founded upon facts. 1t is ad-
mitted that when the vast and rich area of
our State shall be brought into cultivation,
that Texas will produce as much or
more cotton than is now or ever was
raised in q year in all the States
combined. Over four million bales have
been raised in one year. If then we as
sumo that our State can produce five
million bales, besides the cereals, it will be
seen that the cotton alone will yield, at
ten cents pound, about two hundred and
! fifty millions of dollars Now this is far
more than ever was derived in one year
from the mines of California. Let us add
to this the other products of the soil, the
income from the sale of cattle, and the
money derived from mining, manufac-
tories, mills, etc., etc. These wo1ld
aggregate as much more, making 9
grand total of Eve hundred mil
lions of dollars actually made in Texas
in one yearl If we are too high in our esti-
mates, we viii thank say one to correct us.
But it will be found upon calculation that
we are under, instead Of over the amount
A cum so crest stagge-s belief; and we will
be considered by those who know nothing
of the vast eEeant Of our borders, the rich
ness of 80 soll and the salubrity of our
climate, as % who floats in the clouds of
fancy, as a dreamer of romance. Will such
take the trouble to calculate for themselves9
But this estimate is based upon full de-
velopment of the resources OF the State.
Until then, there is work for all in every
pursuit of life The nennle are COMING hy
these shall be distributed all over the
State; when the prairies, valleys and
table lands shall TEEN with a thrifty and in
dustrious population; when the smoke from
one mandatory shall be waited along on
the air and mingle with the clouds from
Others when field after field for hundreds
Of miles shall produce all that the soil is
capable of; when the mines shall be worked
by skilled artisans, supplied with all the
machinery Of modern art and science; when
herds of blooded stock shall cover the pas
lures and mountain sides; when railroads
shall permeate the land and connect the va
rious sections of the State, binding them
together with iron bands; when schools
and colleges shall crown our hills-then it
viii ee acknowledged that what was con.
sidered dream of the past is the real1ty of
the present.
But as a preliminary of this grand mate
rial awakening, our organic law must be
framed with such provisions as viii give
scope to suitable legislation for the reaiiza-
ton Of future development. Men must be
selected as delegates who can take in the I
future like the old hero of San Jacinto-
they must be our best and wisest men; men
who win not look to self alone, but to pos.
terity-to the inepmprehensible possibilities
of the future. While they cannot prepare,
with mathematical certainty, forthe onward
march Of the State in all material greatness,
they can provide largely for legislation
which viii be demanded in the closing Of
the present century.
We must have not only good and wise
men, but We must have a full delegation of |
them, 50 that every section and interest
shall be represented and no omissions made.
They viii have access to Constitutions
which have been framed by the wisdom Of /
the past. And judging the future by what
has been already done, they viii be able to
make such an organic law as win give full
sweep to the powerful arms of the young
giant Of the Southwest.
The Legislative, Executive and Judicial
Departments win require careful revision
and limitations, and their powers and
duties clearly expressed and defined, so
that there may be no assumption of duties
'r clashing Of interests. When these are
properly, the balance of their Ia
oOrs win be light, and can soon be dis
posed OF.
The departments should be entirely in
dependent Of each other in the exercise Of
heir respective functions.
Texas is now making new strides in the
march Of civilization. All that is good and
profitable in the old States win be intro
luced in our midst.
We need men Of indomitable energy and
perseverance, who, though mountains stand
n their path to success. win not turn aside,
'ut cut right through rather than fail. We
iced workers-men Of nerve and brain,
vhO know how 10 succeed in spite Of OppO-
ition and difficulties.
BRRAcn or PRosnsA-The Georgetown.
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