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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

THE following items are from the Fred
ricksburg Sentinel: From gentleman just
from Loyal Valley, we learn that large
band of Indians have been raiding upon
stock ranches some thirty miles from here,
cleaning out some of them entirely, and
leaving some Of their horses, which were
picked up by a stock man. A very fine
stallion was captured with fresh cut holes
in his ears, from which dangled, several
tassels. "Give US some more of that from
tier protection" or give us a rest.
The weather for the last week has been
very warm and the atmosphere perfectly
dry. ~
Corn and cotton are in need of rain. In
some localities where the land is continually
plowed it is almost becoming dusty between
corn rows. Great clouds Of dust sweep
down the main street to the discontinue of
the pedestrian who is toddling along, per-
spring and blowing at every step.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

Mr.. WIN. FALCoNER has assumed the
seniors editorial chair of the Ellis County
Necs. The Neaos viii continue Democratic,
and the editor will advocate such measures
as will develope Texas's vast wealth and
resources, and prepare it as refuge and a
home for the oppressed and ruined Southern
people, and the only sea-wall against the
tidal wave of Northern radicalism and
Southern negroism, now deluging with its
obscene slime every State lying on the
Southern sea-shore, and even now drench-
ing one interior State with its filthy, stygian
waters.n
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

An 4rl - Rep orGl0E IN state OF Texas
into Ce4gresalr bal Distrlcts.
/. ssefIOS 4. Be- & IA, 4 sy he L.gi.la.
tlrs ths s. e Of fssa, That until other
wise provided BY law, De State shall be
apportiOned into the following Congress
siOnal districts, each Of which shall be en-
titled 20 elect one member to the Congress
Of the United States sAkh 81
SEo. 3. The fol1awin1-- counties shall
compose the First District, to-wit: Cham
bers, Liberty, Hardin, Jefferson, Orange,
Polk, Tyler, Jasper, Newton, Trinity, An
gelina, San Augustine, Sabine, Shelby,
Nacogdoches, Cherokee, Houston, Ander-
son, Rusk, Smith, Panols and Henderson.
SIC. 8. The following counties shall
compose the Second District. to-wit: Har-
risoR, Marion, Cas-, Bowie, Upshur, Titus,
Red River, Wood, Hopkins, lamar, Delta,
Fannin, Hunt, Rains Van zandt and
Gregg. -f
SIC. 4. The following counties shall
compose the Third District, to-wit: Collin,
Grayson, Kaufman, Dallas Ellis, johnson,
Tarrant, Denton, Cooke; Montague, Wise,
Parker, Hin. Hood, Erath, PAlo Pinto
Jack. Clay, Wichita, Archer, Young
stephens, Shackieford. Throckmorton
Baylor, Wilbarger, Hardeman, Knox, Has
kell, Jones, Eastland, Callahan, Taylor and
Rockwell. ~
SIC. 5. The following counties shall
compose the Fourth District, to-wit: Co
\ manche, Coryell, Hamilton, Harris, Grimes
Montgomery, Walker, Msdison,e San ia
cintO, BrazOs, Robertson, Leon, Freestone
Limestone, McLennan, Navarro, Bosque
/ Falls, Waller, Fort Bend and Bell.
SEC. 6. The following counties shall
compose the Fifth District, to-wit. Gal
weston, Brazoria, Matagorda,l Wharton
Austin, Colorado, Lavaca, FaYette, Wash
ington, Burleson, Bastrop, Travis, vii
Hanson, Milan, Bnrnet, Lampasas, Brown
Coleman, Runnels, San Saba, Concho an'
McCulloch.
SIC. z. The following counties shal
compose the Sixth District, to-wit: Atlas
cOsa, Arkansas, Bandera, Bee, Bexar, Blanco
Caldwell. Calhoun, Cameron, Comal, Dim
nit, Dewitt, Duval,. Edwards, FL Paso
Encinal, FRO, Gillespie, Goliad, Gonzales
Guadalupe, Hays, Hidalgo, jackson
Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Klmball, Kinney
Llano, Mason, La Sale, Live Oak, Mayel
lick, Medina, Menard, McMullen, Nuece'
Pecos, Presidio, Refugio, San PatriciC
Starr, UYalde, Victoria, Webb, Wilson
Zapata and Zavalla.
SIC. 8. That this act take effect an
be in force from and after its passage.
Approved May 2, 1874. sa
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

THE Tyler RsprtenOf the Esd inst. pub
.hshes an editorial Of the STATESMAN en-
titled BATTLES of the Ballot" without
credit. We expected better things Of the
Repsrfo. 81
The gainesville Caste also has an editori-
al The Frontier BattaiOn--Its Officers, y
which that paper fails to credit to the
STATESMAN. a lo
What ID the matteri
We have an ere upon one or two other
exchanges in the same bOst. Gentlemen, IL
you don't pack farewell EOrd-you
know the balsnce.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

SENATOR BRowEIow, Of Tennessee, is
opp0sed to The citz rii5its bilg, aud is on ne
9arpath against the neerOes because they
charge him with de- ring Their inteiests.
he does not deserve any credit or notice for
what he may have done, or for what he mar
do, but his reply. has 50 much truth and,
point about ii that We insert paragraph
Just to show that he does know what is cor
rect il he only had the moral courage and
honesty to advocate and stand by it under
all circumstances But here is the extract:
REPUBLICANS CAN DO WITHOUT THE Ne
oRoEs--True, It may be said, the Republic
can party in Tennessee cannot get along
without the support Of the colored voters.
To this reply, il It had not been for the
Republican party there would be NO colored
voters Second, the Republican party. can
get along without the coIored voters as well
as the colored voters can get along without
the Republican party. And third, the
q, 900 white. Republican voters Of East
Tennessee have resolved 10 get along with
out the colored voters sooner than submit
to this sum Of viIlainies and quintessenee OF
abominatiOn, known as the eo-education
of the two races. y
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

EIrssRs. TERRE1L q WALKER have been
appointed reporters to the Supreme Court
These gentlemen have capacity, energy and
ambition; and under their charge the de-
cisions viii be given to the public at the
earliest possible moment.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28
TuE Comanche O6ier has these items.

We see persons every day wanting to buy
land and settle in the county, but as a gem
eral thing they have very -ffttie money
Land owners should give more credit ass
Some of the wheat was thought to be in
jured by the rust, but since the last rains it
has been generally admitted that it was
only suffering from the drouth, and that the
rains Will restore it. We feel sure now of a
good crop of wheat in the county.
We have been shown a peach from the
orchard of ]. Q. Adams, about the size of a
partridge egg, and understand that the
trees are loaded down with the fruit. The
frost did not injure any Of the fruit so far
as we have heard.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

DR.. Rivers, of Pamela, Miss, has won
derful work of the sculItor's art. Il is
nothing more nor less than statuette of
Fernando DeSoto. In any event the letters
IF. d.. are cut upon the pediment. The
whole body is carved from solid locust, the
hardest and most endurable wood that
grows in Southern forests. while the pedi-
ment is piece Of black Jack, with the bark
ON it. This bark is somewhat decayed, but
besides this the wonderfully wrought statu-
cite is faultless as when deposited in box
of dry sand and buried in a mound eight
miles south Of the city. It was found by
negro woman, who sold it for calico dress.
DR.. Rivers AFTERWARDS secured it. AS a
curious archaeological discovery, If genuine,
1T outyies all the urns and vases and idols
of mound-brilders. Photographs taken by
Armstrong may be had by the curious in
such matters. Copies viii be sent to
Eastern scholars, and one to CASTELAR,, tho
master of the so-called Spanish republic
If this be an original likeness, which we do
not believe, of DeSoto-and the photograph.
compared with paintings in Granada and
Madrid may tell-the genuineness OF the
statuette as the production of one of De-
Soto's followers may be determined. John
Quincy Adams declared and almost proved
that DeSot0 never discovered the MISSISSIPPI
pi, and that Spain never held any title
whatever to any portion Of this valley. If
this statuette be truthful reproduction OF
the old hidalgo, the fact that Desoto be-
held and crossed the Mississippi is incon-
testibly established. The Spanish sombre-
70, the rapier, the 1intloclC musquetoon,
the long drinking cup upheld in his left
hand by the acquiline-faced Spanish knight.
all suggest the Commences of the curious
relic of three hundred and thirty.two years
ago. Whether genuine or modern, II is a
somewhat marvelously prettywork Of pains
taking taste and ar. -Aemphis AppeaI.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

FAMINE III JERUsALEM.- Jeeish
Chronicle says: Eve deeply regret to learn
that famine threatens the inhabitants Of
the Holy City. Alarming news has reached
Sir Moses Montefiore, and the venerable
.baronet. In his capacity as president Of the
Board Of Deputies, who conVoked a meeting
Of the board last Wednesday to consider the
communications which had been sent 10 him
on the subject. Il is earnestly 10 be hoped
that the matter win be seriously considered,
and that after ample relief shall have been
forwarded Tor urgent and immediate neces-
sites, steps win Be taken By the Board Of
Deputies strengthened and informed by
the authentic communications which have
from time 10 time appeared in our columns
Ito appoint committee Of practical mem
bers Of their body for the purpose Of inves-
tigating the condition Of the Jews Of the
Holy Land, ard Of considering the feasi-
bility q adopting means BY which indus
trial resources may Be encouraged, and the
periodical incidence Of distress may be
wooded
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

WE learn that large crowd Of visitors
are expected to spend the summer at the
Lampasas springs. The weather OF the last
few days admonishes us that summerisupOn
Us. LAmpasas, with ITS fine sulphur water
and cool refreshing winds, is far preferable
to the hot Northern watering places resOrted
to by many OF our citizens. Try Lampasas
this season and become convinced of its ex-
ceIlence.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

Mr.. A. F. D1eNowITY informs us that
on the tenth instant, at Fort Clark, hail
stones fell weighing one pound, and that
they went through the tin roofs like balls.
All the window panes were broken on the
west side of the houses, mules we're killed,
and trees stripped Of foliage. A refreshing
shower Of rain fell. which was much needed.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

SENATOR WEsTFALL called in to see US
Saturday. He had just returned from a
visit to Missouri. He reports that the pee
pie are depressed-that property has depre-
ciated one hundred per cent. Taxes are
very heavy, some counties being indebted,
on account of railroad subsidies, as much as
81, 500, 900. Vegetation was very backward.
When he reached the State the trees were
Just budding out.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

The editor of the Magnet, published at
Jefferson, proposes to the citizens to raise a
monument to the memory of Mr.. McEach-
ern. The Democrat indOrses the PROPOSE
ton and thinks that the editor of the Nag
net would be the most suitable man to take
the lead.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

TIE election passed OF quietly yesterday,
and resulted n the election q Mr.. John n
Vines sheriff, and Mr.. w. III. Nichols
school director for Precinct No. 3. The
contest botUeen Messfs. Nichols end Ne
0reg1F, both good Democrats WEsTefy close,
the former receiving only 27majority. Ar.
Vines Vas the regular nominee Of the Demo
cratic party. and having no opponent IN the
fel1, rs election was easily accomplished.
The Bafiicul party, Il seems, cOuld not End
q man who Vas willing 70 sacri1ce himself,
and conseQuentIy true and tired Demo
emf vas elected without opposition
fer.,s rs,soef.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

TIM Dallas bar held meeting recently
and resolved 70 give a grand festival on the
twenty-eighth inst. in.honor Of he compile
ton Of the new court house. The nembep
unust expect % make that house mig With
outbursts q forensic eloqusnes.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

TIM Denton Monitor announces good min.
fair crops. That paper says: A. q. siapp,
Of upper Denton creek, brings the gratifying
intelligence that the recent rains remove
entirely the possibility Of q failure Of the
crops, this season. There was Just q sul-
ficiency Of rain 70 put the ground N good
condition without baking It. The rust
spoken Of in former issue Of the Monitor
appears upon the blade Of the wheat alone,
but the wheat Is not injured By II. TIE
prospect, therefore, Tor en- abundant crop
was never better. Oats, corn, barley, and,
indeed, the small grain generally, promise
an abundant yield. The cotton IN bis
neighborhood IS Just coming up, but bids
encourauinorIy fair
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28
FAnNERs are beginning to chop out their

FARMERS are beginning to chop out their
cotton. The stand is very good. Cotton
that was not replsnted has been worked
over once. The second planting is up and
very good stand. The showers the past
week have been very beneficial. II the
birds do not destroy the wheat there will
be fine crop harvested. In the Wisdom
neighborhood the general estimate is placed
at twenty bushels to the acre; also, in the
vicinity Of Savoy and OrangevilIe, and down
the southern border of the county rs far as
Ladonia. In the extreme eastern portion of
the county, we hear it said, the crop viii
be lighter. B0nhan Enterprise,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

Why is the bar 81 DAlIns pecdisar9 Be
cause, firstly, Il Is ''Weli-born, . has rs own
Bower" on the ''Wesi, " Is rot for sale, >
has its own ''ete)ayo on every point, re-
fleets its own '.Ray, can ..copgb-an-oofs
without payne, y always 'Combesp itsown
Hare, 2 likes sGold.wsite1 - "a iluBineas.
can always say q t60od" Word Tor
young brother. and, on top Of eli such. can
embrace multitude 81 other matters usl-
sons and thipgA such e Mccoy, Mcclure
Sneed, Tbufmond Finloy Burford. Moran.
W iliiaziss, 5temmoha. Edahfds ma otlIerl.
without losing Re Hart. It's 3 queer bar
aud, withal mighty sharp aiIa, Htralf
Brethren Of the quill, step lightly; the
Lierad man Is prostfAtcd and 81 q critical
condition. The above effort was too mncl.
Ter him. What shall be donel is IS q
good fellow, but win venture too much.
Hope il win not prove fatal.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

MR- T. B. AsHER. Of Williamson county.
informs Us that last Thursday, in George
town. the authorities killed thirty-tuO dogs
several Of them having the hydrophohia,.
One child vas hitten, but prOmpt remedies
Hsre applied. and i 8 sim living.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

A LOT of rats were found the other day
in hogshead that had been left open in
a store ct Exeter. The store cat having
been notified, climbed to the edge Of the
hogshead, but, after surveying the stu
alton, jumped down and ran out at the
door, reappearing with another cat. The
two looked at their foes and retired, soon
coming back with third cat. They now
seemed satisfied with their force, and made
an attack, jumpinginto the hogshead. The
cats had, however, miscalculated the force
of their enemy, and two were killed, the
life.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

FnoM the SOutkpssisrn Telegram (Shreve-
pOrt) we learn tia Dock Jones and Oliver
Hill were taken from the Shreveport jail
and hung By mob, for the murder Of
young Elliot and the robbery Of his brother,
u q Elliolf
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

TEE Milan Messenger notes progress thus .
Marlin is in ecstacy over the Completion Of
the bridge across the Brazos, and will eat
and speeehify extensively in honor of the
event on the 26th inst.
Two niger brothers at HallviIIe got into
a row about half dozen eggs and one sent
bullet through the others dark carcass,
killing him instantly. and also wounding
their old nanny. Il is not recorded what
became of the eggs.
Two ways, especially the latter.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28


TIE Galveston Neps has this to say about
the veterans: According TO previous
arrangement, the veterans met at the main
entrance gate Of the grounds, formed into
line and marched in procession by aud 70
the dance hall OF the grounds, where they
were provided with seats. There were 425 in
the procession, Of which 227 wore blue 70
pink and 100 white badges. In the centre,
on raised platform, the orator, Col. De-
Morse, with Others, were conducted.
Proceedings-Music by the band; PRAYER
by Parsoh q n. Morrill,; alter which Col.
Frank Johnston, President Of the Associa-
ton, introduced Col. DeAlorse, saying:
''Gentlemcn-Allow me TO introduce Col.
Charles DeMorse 10 word OF mine Is
necessary to commend him 70 you, as he Is
too well known by you all.
The address Of Col. Dellorse Is said TO
have been brilliant and mastery.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

VIZ a1e invited 10 Be pressnt e the COM
meacemsns ezerrises Of the Texas Military
Institute IN the hall Of the House q Repre-
senlatives, Friday. June s 1874, as n
O'Clock a. X. Col. George Floprnoy, Of
Galveston. VIII Is TIE orator Of the dsy.
and ue have 10 d0ubt that ell who attend
win enjoy a. intellselnal ireat.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

One scuaFo-eiRht nnes--el for tfst inssftioA' my
cfnte Tor each subsequent Insertion.
e-specia noficts next 70 readug matter, 81 20 pct
sqnsre each insertion Eight hines % less one sqnafe
eD-Readlng matter. local colnmn, fifteen cents per
line.
Advertisements payable In advances
unIess with those doing regular Dasts
ness under contrast
g-We viii contract with parties themselves e the
abore raie. and not through third parties.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

We had the pleasure Sunday Of meeting
Cox W. c. DArymple, Of Williamson
county, Who is visiting our city for few
days Col Dalymple and h C. Lnekett
contemplate starting in short time for the
frontier on land locating expedition. Per
sons having Indicated land certifcstes. On
application to these gentlemen, can make
arrangements fol shoif loSation on choice
l,-.7. f
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

THE author Of recent book on Africa
tells Of a forest of acacia trees he passed
through. These are called by the natives
"sofar," q word signifying flute. The
openings, produces hute-like sounds. In
the winter, when the trees arc stripped Of
their leaves, and boughs white as chalk
stretch out like ghosts, the wind, signing
through the insect-made flutes, Ills the
whole air with soft, melancholy tones.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

TnE Hlchm9nd E.4ainsr has bcen pur-
ei.assa b. IIessrs w. w. Berry 4 Co. They
uill continue 70 make Il q llrst-class conssr-
rsti1e pa,,er.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

81 woULnE'I Be q cook Tor The whole
wolId, cxclaimcd 9 fashionable young LADY
% her bctEoshed lover. t,Of courss no.. p
- TeDI1d IL you we've cox Tor the Whole
World yo1 Wolld never get thrul0h F1uE
'Tolk; but ypn'n hc ablet0 manage 4 nicely
for or Hfl1c fanilV.n
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

We learn from the Jefferson Democrat
that the last words of the lamented Nc
Eachern, who was accidentally shot and
died Of the wounds, were; ''Tell my
mother that have tried to be dutiful son
my brothers and sister that have tried. to
be good brother; that shall meet them
in heayen-my trust is in God.r As noble
words as were ever uttered by any hero.
The Magnet has the following in relation to
his funeral:
THE /. o. o. F.-This order, of which,
the lamented McEacheFn was high official,
turned out yesterday in large numbers, and
under the solemn step Of the dirge paid
the sad rites Of the order of sculpture to
their lost one, Dr., Lewis, preached the
sermon at the Baptist church, to a house
crowded to its utmost capacity, with the
intelligence aud virtue of our city. The
sermon well sustained the Doctors high
reputation Is q pulpit orator. Not many
dry eyes were to be seem and the tears at,
tested more the sense of the general and
personal bereavement than is common tC
such occasions. We may we'll say, that few
could have been called away that would b.
so truly, so sincerely regretted. From the
church, the Order, with large concourse o.
citizens, followed the remains to the GENE
terry, where they were deposited under The
peculiar rites of the Order, CT which HI
was shining member. m
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

CRowDEG TIE sEAsoE.-Thel San Anto-
Mo 7erald Of the 28d inst. says: This mcru
ing M. Sam. Pugh, Of Atascoso county
(Somersett Settlement) had wagon load
Of green corn and melons. They went on
like free lunch -
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

TIE Davenport Dsl0crQt says e L re-
ported from Des Moines that prominent
member Of the Executive Committee OF the
State Grange Is dsfaulter to that body 70
a large amount No names are given.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

IRANs-C oETENENEAL RAILWAY. Hon.
". Ihroclanorton, recently in attendance
upon our court. expresses himself ~ not
entertaining the least d0ubt that the Trans-
Confidential viii reach Pilot P6inf by fall.
and Denton very soon thereafter. Theroad
has already been graded 70 q pcinl sIx miles
northeast Of Pilot Point. and work s liilI
progressing. L is the intention 81 the con-
papy % strains point % oe The road 20
Denton as soo1 . POI 0ic.-bsi.toa HoHf-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

A COMPANY Is being formed in Holland to
recover the treasure lost IN ship which
went down nearly one hundred years ago IN
the Zuyder Kee. fE
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

oES. J. 3. Coon bas annonnced himself
i. ; oundidais l6r Congress IN ne Third
Copgleasional District Of The State.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

MICHIGAN has $500 miles Of completed
railroad. All but four Of tie roads afc sop-
pied with 1irbfakes ~ -
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

coEanEss VIII adioum o. ihe twenty
socoad d June reSolalioss having passed
bosh lorPss . IA.l eIsrt
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

Bosrox Is valued e $500, O00, 900, but II You
had the eash you might get thoutapd o. %
Of. for ready pay.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

". ". EArcx. q Hartford Coma, kss
ben elected. b. tbs Democrats. United
So E.n-laE. -
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-28

GAtvzs1oE kas contributed e2256 to,ths
Loui1iana pu1srsrs - the ogeraeg