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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1874-06-11

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short notice and in the best substantial
style, have wood shop in connection
with my other business, anda am prepared
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26


Much IS expected Of the present legislature
Il is the first convocation since the close 81
the war, invested with plenary powers to ez-
press the wishes Of a free people. Its mem
bcrs seem to feel the responsibility Of their po-
sition. In each house there IS a degree Of dig
nifty. order and decorum that inspire respect.
Il IS gratifying. Strangers from other States
whovisit the Capitol are impressed with these
inspiring evidences Of a return to a govern.
ment Of the people
The Legislature has duty, and great duty
before it. VIII its members be equal To Il.
We believe they viii. But they should bear
in mind that the intelligent minds Of the State
are watching their course, but with no dispo
si;ion 10 uniustly criticise them. They have
the confidence Of good men, and we believe
they viii maintain It. They have therefore
nothing before them bui to be true 10 them.
selves and their constituents.
Business is moving tardily, aud particularly
those leading measures of State policy which
involve its prosperity
In our judgment, the Legislature should
promptly meet the exigencies Of the hour and
discuss and act upon tie grave questions
before it.
Wemenlion Ibis, We trust, with becoming
modesty There are able men in both houses.
We respect them. In many aud in most
things we would defer 10 their judgment, for
we recognize their purity and patriotism
What we have said, therefore grows out Of a
solicitude that there may be no act open 70
just criticism
It is the duty Of the press not less than tie
officers Of the government, 10 watch over the
public interests with sedulous care If we
write candidly and boldly, it is because we
are sincere and earnest But we are not I'M
kind We feel that we address body of men
who are governed by the instincts Of patriot
ism and we wish in the logical discussion Of
questions 10 reach their better judgments.
Thus far there has been no idle and proftless
discussions. We trust there VIII be none
Has the time not arrived for business
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

The st. Louis Republican, thus speaks Of
Texas and its future:
The past of Texas belongs TO history; Tho
present of Texas is life, activity, force, energy
and application in an effort TO solve the pro
blem of her destiny in the future. We some
times enjoy fight into the years vet to he, in
order TO speculate on the turn which the future
of States and nations may take Texas nj
least, of the Southern States, is not to be tied
down to the wreck of the past. Her best DAYS
are before her. With a magnificent domain;
with a fruitful soil with a genial cline; with
an cnterpriSing population already at work.
what remains for her but to go forward Ii
seems that she has taken wise start Her
public school domain is immense and of great
value; her railway system has been projected
on magnificent scale, and within her ample
limits there is room for many millions of in
habtants. She invites them to come With
all the advantages we have enumerated-of
soil, climate, facilities for communication,
and educational foundation-the future of
that State must be bright
The great State of Texas embraces terri
tory of 231, 504 square miles, or 156, 602. 500
acres of arabic land, much of which is unsrlr-
passed by any territory of like extent on the
continent. There are yet, in the valley of the
Rio Grande region, with climate mild and
genial as that of Italy, many millions yet I'M
occupied.
In 1870 the United States census marshals
returned for Texas population of SIS, SO, a
gain of 204, 1854 in ten years. 1t is coniectured
that since 1870 the population of the State has
increased at least 200, 900, which would make
the present population ,24S, $40. In 1870 the
assessed value of the property of the State
was $40, 473, rs. In 1871 the value of prop
erty had increased to SEQ, 800, 624. In 1872
the assessed value had risen TO 1895, PSF, GA,
showing an increase in three years of 1924
7S2, S47 These figures will give some idea of
the rapid appreciation of the value of property
in that State. What its growth in the past
has been can only family foreshadow what
may be expected of its progress in the future
As a fact which may be interesting to those
who may contemplate change of residence,
we may state that there are yet in that State
IS, S12, 624 acres of public land-that is, land
owned by the State. The homestead laws of
Texas are very liberal. Lands on the market
are sold at an extremely low price, and there
is no excuse for failure on the part of the in
dustrious emigrant 10 build up for himself
comfortable home, and enter upon n career of
prosperity.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26
rnE sUn5nor nxHAUsrEp.

We have said but little editorially on the
subject Of constitutional convention, but
that little was to indicate clearly and UNI
mistakably our position in regard toit. We
have published, from day to day, editorials
ana communications from nearly every lead
ing paper in Texas, and they have had but
ono expression, and that was to urge con-
vention to be called by the Legislature and
at as early day as possible.
We have nothing more to add. The
overwhelming testimony from every portion
81 Texas, which has appeared in these coli
umns is more powerful than anything we
could utter. We leave the question with
the representatives Of the people. II they
are satisfied that these commentaries mean
nothing aud arc valueless, we are content
We hare done our duty. But while we say
this, we can also say that we have not pub
llshed q 1.-THE of the matter that has APP
peared in public prints or sent to US in COM
manieations
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26
THE FUTURE or Texas.


The Dallas Herald contains brief hut ex
ccllcnt article on iLe future OF Texas We
copy t. It affords US pleasure to republish
all such editorials, because they direct atten.
ton to our growing State Our railroads are
in course OF rapid completion. When they
are finished, We win have in truth an Empire
State, the grandest ON the continent:
Texas is destined to be the Empire State of
the Union-in population. power, wealth and
the get up Of her people We are receiv-
Ing an unprecedented population from Europe.
the North, South and the great West. An
these elements OF the AngloSaxOn and Latin
races-the descendants of Japhet, one of the
sons Of Noah-cOmbine without a disturbing
jar, ana, in another generation, Texas will
possess the most vitalised, gO-ahead and viyi-
fed population of any State on the American
continent.
We are getting a select population from all
the countries named, and as we become ac-
quainted, compare notes and hitch teams TO-
gether, each element is revivified and started
anew in life, with accelerated vigOr.
Texas opens her portals TO all and saws
come Founded by the joint efforts of ALL
she eschews all distinctions now, whether
from the Ohio, the Hudson, the Connecticut.
the Alabama, the Santee the Pedee, the Shan
non, the Boyne, the Tweed, the Seine, the
Rhine, the Elbe or the Danube, she SAYS
come In little while we shall be vivifed,
homogeneous people.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

II there is any editor in the State Tor
whom We cherish higher pe-sonal regard
than another. it is the distinguished founder
Of TIE Galveston Es,s, whose eminent abil-
itiss have done 50 much to build up the ma
teriaI interests Of Texas. II we have had
occasion to eriticise the political course OF
that paper, it has been done in no eeusori-
Gus or envious spirit. It has been compli-
mented by the Texas press, and very justly
forts enterprise, and an enlarged liberality
in journalism. VIII its proprietors take IN
kind spirit what we have to sayl Fortune
has been very kind to them, and we rejoice
AZ il. Bnt they must not forget in this, the
day Of their prosperity, what they owe TO
themselves and to the State, which IS max
log the first approaches in many years to
free government. Candor, frankness and
patriotism are demanded in this hour, and
we trust to find them coWorkers with us,
and the good and true They may talk
about independent journalism, but the
present hopes Of the country rest in the
support and preservation OF the Democratic
Utrfv
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26


Il there is anything that part c;larly a1nuses
Us, il IS ilIe Republican party OF Texas. They
are distressed and sorc- OF late nothing goes
right with them. They not only abuse US.
b'i their own friends come in for their cen
sure. They libel everybody, from President
Grant down. Under the head Of "a Federal
officers, the San Antonio E.spTes contains a
leader, from which we clip the following ex-
tract:
Republican party of Texas, il IS the manner
IN which the federal patronage has been di-
vided between old Confederatcs. suddenly con
yerted 10 leepublicanisin, new corners from
w estern and Northern States and unreliable.
politicians. While in other States the Repub-
iieans may look to the federal officers rs pillars
Of strength for their parry, as men Of influ-
ence with the people, We in Texas have - bar
lie TO let the people understand that We ur,.
not responsible for the Presidents appoint
ments, that they do not represent the Republi
can party, and That Ne know very little OF Tie.
machinery used for the purpose Of making
the President aud Senate work for the ruin
of the Republican party of Texas. We are
perfectly satisfied 10 IN let alone; we never
had any assistance either from The central gov
eminent or the executive committee of the IA
uonal Republican party neither our Stale
Executive Committee, mar the Republican
press Of the State, nor the leaders Of the Re
publican party have ever been questioned Is 10
The appropriateness of the recent appoinl-
mentS
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26
LIE eONsTITuTIONAL CONvENrIoN

This question came TO a definite vote yester-
day, in the Senate, and resulted in seventeen
10 ten against convention.
Says the Journal Of this city, whose col
umns are said to be controlled by Ex-Gorer-
nor Davis:
''This defeat was adroitly managed by son
ator Flanagan and the three or four Republi-
cans who favored the proposition, even up TO
the final vote.
We would scon TO do injustice to a politi-
cal opponent. Senator Flanagan's course, we
presume, was sincere and honest, but the
Journal says otherwise Mark the language
Of the Journal. WAS alroitiy managed
And then mark the paragraph that follows
Its exultation over what the Radicals regard
as the timidiiy and truculency of the Demo
cratic party;
1.-THE revolutionists and revamped rebels
have become timid, and stand with trembling
limbs and blanched faces upon the threshold
Of power; they dare not risk the people again,
and prefer to 60 back upon their professions
in the last election; they hope to continue
themselves in Office and by some other means
than a constitutional convention satisfy their
constituents"
'Adroitly managed by the Radicals. Think
of it.
Let us no, be misunderstood. The remarks
which we have quoted from the Journal
clearly show that the support of constitu-
tional convention by the Radicals was insin-
cere, and intended for intimidation, and now
when it thinks it defeated, it exults with
fiendish joy. But its rejoicing is premature.
"Adroit management for once viii fail
If there is any question upon which the
people of the State haye spoken out unmistall-
ably, it is this. They win speak again, and
their voice will be heard. Mark the sequel
The people win speak out in county conven-
tons and mass meetings. Upon that verdict
we are willing to rest We fear the action of
the Senate is blow aimed at this State adj
ministration, and that it is fraught with dan
ger TO the Democratic party. We hopeit may
be averted
There arc many men in both houses who
oppose a constitutional convention for whom
we entertain the highestre respect and for whom
we cherish the warmest friendship, but as n
faithful sentinel on the watch tower, we can
not remain silent, when we see the verdict of
the people about to be set aside.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

TIM counsel Of Judge J, B. Williamson,
oi Harrison county, before the Legislature
are Alessrs. Geo. L. HHl, James Turner and
q 3 Lipscornb. In noticing day or
two ago their connection with the case, the
name Of Mr. Hin was accidently omitted
We regrettedis, and the more, because We
have known him from his early boyhood,
End have always esteemed him. Mr.. Hin
8 son Of the distinguished w. P. Hill,
Who left the impress Of his great mind on
Ehe jurisprudence Of the country. His son,
o whom We allude, is gentleman Of
leni, and remarkable for those charming
social characteristics which distinguished his
father, aud clustered around him, rs erdear-
ias aud devoted friends, the eminent men
81 Texas There Will be, we understand,
ether distinguished counsel employed. But
these trials wall cost the State vast sum Of
money and IN view Of its impoverished
tnanecs we submit the question to them
whether it would not be better for all Of
thcm Is resignl
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

Or the public men that Texas has honorcd,
and for whom its people have expressed a
feeling of confidence and respect. there is not
one for whom we have cherished more sin,
eere friendship than Hon. r. D. Hubbard,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate. Did he imagine that he would ever
be the subject of complaint by the Radical
presss But he has been. One of these papers
yesterday rehuked him for that courtesy, re-
spect and uniform kindness which recognizes
the talent and personal responsibility of the
members over whom he has been called upon
TO preside.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

THE State Comptroller, Mr.. Darden, has
refused to receive the bond Of Col. A. G.
Malloy, sheriff of Marion country, and has
required him to give new one. Says the
Comptroller:
The fact that some of Mr.. Malloy's sure
ties are non-residents of Marion county, leads
me to scrutinize more particularly the char
acter Of the sureties given by him, for al
though not legal objection, it is neverthe-
less u serious one, for the county court
could have no reliable means of satisfying
themselves OF the financial standing of per-
sons who are non-residents of their county,
as they could not have access to the proper
records or assessment rolls to verify inven-
tories
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26
oRroslIIoN % cENTnALIzATION.

The re-inauguration Of pure govern
ment in Texas, ia which the popular voice
has once more asserted its potential power,
has been hailed with satisfaction in every
section Of the Union, and has inspired the
confidence and respect Of the leading Re
publicans Of the North, and its most able
rewspapers.
We haze never been oblivious 70 the
fact, that Republication North and Radi-
calism South were essentially different.
One, however wrong, has been, in the
main, straightforward and honest, and the
other has exhibited nothing but impurity
and vilenees. Il Is a matter OF profound
establishment, not only to US, but to every
one in the South, that men Of so much IN
lclligopce, yirtne, and amiability Of charac-
ter, as has been exhibited by many Of these
leading Northern statesmen, could be so far
nisled.
They knew, If they had stopped for a
moment 90 consider, that an agricultural
ahd pastoral people like that Of Texas
were essentially sincere, frank and honest /;
and they also knew that it was American in
sentiment. The history Of every State COM
nonaealth has demonstrated it; and when
We consider those great moral agencies, the
telegraph, the press and the pulpit, whose
benign influences have exercised such pro-
found eject upon the nge, it ID more appa-
rent
r Is a lamentabIe fact, and one full
81 grief to all good men, that revolutions,
and particularly civil war Of the magni-
tude Of that through which we have passed,
leaves its malign influence upon the coun-
try, and brings to the surface men marked
bY their malignity, cupidity and corrup-
ton. The true men Of the South have
mourned and wept, since the surrender, at
the disgracefuI spectacle Of those chosen to
rule over them at home and to unworthily
represent them at the Federal capital.
But we have made the first step in truly
rational and American reconstruction, and
every patricia heart vibrates with a thrill
Of JOY at tho prospect Of a purer govern
ment The evils Of which we complain,
and which have proved source OF misery
70 the southern people, submerging them
in poverty and destroying, for the time,
every principle Of public liberty, had their
origin IN that idea Of Capitalization which
has been the cardinal doctrine Of the pres
ent Republican party.
Does not every sensible, rejecting man,
who has been an attentive observer OF pub
lie affairs, perceive its dangerous tendencyg
De they not recognize the fact that the
only safety Of the country is to be found in
the preservation Of tho rights OF the States,
and TO conading the Federal government to
the powers with which it was originally in
yestedg
Z Is matter Of pride that Texas has
madc the first movement in this line of pro-
gress, destined, as we firmly believe, to
bring back both the national and State gov
ernments to their original distinctness of
character, independence and purity.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

THE St. Louis Globe, speaking of the ladies'
in Ohio who are engaged in the remarkable
temperance revolution, says
If anybody has the impression that the
women engaged in this work are not of the
best and most influential in Xenia, theri could
not be greater mistake. If their names were
given they would be recognized as the equals
of the first women of any city in the United
States, but they would shrink from any I'M
necessary publicity. Judged by the standard
Of intelligence, social position, financial stand
ing, and Christian character, they rank among
the foremost.
Says the Dallas SIgnet:
The whole move is but striking exempl-
fcation of the power of faithful prayer and
earnest religious effort. 1t is prosecuted and
sustained by the very first citizens of Ohio,
and viii doubtless accomplish great good.
In an editorial paragraph, the Globe says:
The woman's temperance war seems to have
taken firm hold in the West, and to be advanc
ing steadily and surely in all directions OF
its beneficial results we can tell better after we
shall have seen how much of permanent good
is left in its wake. If it is only to result in
few days cessation from rum in each town,
the gain viii be trifiing and hardly adequate
to the labor and excitement of the crusade.
If, however, it shall permanently reform even
a small portion of the evils with which rum
now attiicts the country, it will prove posi-
tive blessing.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

TnE cause 81 Don Carlos must now be re
garded as desperate. General Rivera, with
two thousand men, the advance guard Of Gen
eral MoriOncs' army. was reported yesterday
distant some seven miles from Bilbao II is
not expected that the Carlists viii be able %
resist the increasing force Of the government.
The presumption is that Bilbao has already
been relieved At T0losa, also, the tide has
turned against the Cariists. band % two
thousand having been defeated By the govern
ment troops and the town reviciualed. The
promise now IS that in few days morc Spain
viii be restored 90 herself Her next business
VIII be % ind a government Unless We mis-
take, this VIII De an easier task than putting
down the insurgenis.-ler York Heguid.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

TnE Tyler Deasocrat, speaking of the res
olution Of thanks to Gen. Grant for the
course he pursued in relation to Texas az
fairs, very justly says;
The passage Of this resolution may be
all right under the circumstances; il may
SUIT the times in which we live; it may suit
President Grant; but we verify believe it
would been direct rebuke and insult to
Washington. Jefferson, jackson, and sew
eral other Presidents We could mention.
To thank public officer for performing an
act OF simple duty is the next thing to de-
claring that SO much was not expected Of
lin. :,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

Under this head says that able paper, the
Pamela Hatoimaa:
A majority Of the Committee on Conssi-
tutional Amendments hare reported a bill
authorizing the dnfting Of new ConStitu-
ton on the commission plan. The
proposition meets with TIE unqualified dis
approval Oh nine-tenths 81 tho people 81
the State. and Il the bill Should nnlortu-
nately pass. howl % Indignation viii 60
uD froin one conine Of the Slate 20 the
other. agsiHst those members who have SO
Car. and So soon. forgotten their pledge 20
the people, that win mike them tremble in
shelf ho0ts.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

The Jefferson Democrat condemns, and
we think, very justly, leading citizens OF
wealth for going on the bonds of Radical
officials. 1t is well known that the perse-
cutions to winch our people have been sub
jected for the last eight years has had its
origin in the course of Democrats who have
been actuated by mercenary motives. We
hope the last one of them will pay heavily
for their folly
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

THERE has been terrible FIRE at Bryan Il
was caused By incendiary robbers, and Tho
losses are as follows: H. Richenbaum $780,
insurance $1,000; Mr.. Wolf $780, no insu
rance; Frank Clark Sc, 600, insurance $12, coo
Julius Paris SEQ, 600, insurance SO, COO; p,
Ameto, barber shop, $1,000, no insurance
Erwin & Hearne $1,000, insurance So5OO: J.
7. Burt $25, 900. insurance SO, 600; Geo. W.
Smith & Co. $4,000, insurance 1900; w.
II. Webb 5000, insurance $1,000; J. W.
Hunter 4 Co. $25, 600, insurance $l5, 900; :.
G. Homer $1,000, insurance $1,000; Barnes
Exchange Saloon $500, no insurance; J. S.
Fowlkes s. Co. $50, 600. Insurance $ls,oO0i
Corravon's jewelry shop $3.50, no insurance.
-GqlrcSfo4 Ciri7iGa.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

Mr.. w. T. MELTON, formerly of the
Lampasas Dispatch, has issued his circular
announcing that he is about to start paper
to be called the Weekly Ne1s, at San Saba
Mr.. Melton is a good practical newspaper
man, and we hope he will have much success
in his new enterprise.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

a GREENvILLE Creunessec) editor writes
OF contemporary: E" His soul is imbued
with the electric ire of hell; his black heart
emits the sulphurous fumes ill his whole
nature is absorbed ia one homogeneous glow
Of heliishness. This GreeAviIle editor would
command large salary at Austin. which is
the only place in Texas where such literary
matter is in demand. - Galcsstoa Cicaia1.
Our amiable contemporaries of this city
will perceive how they are regarded abroad.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

WE believe that the Legislature will de-
termine to sell State bonds for an amount
sufficient to place the treasury upon cash
basis. And in the meantime we hope that
such measures may be adopted as will pro-
tect warrant holders from ruinous depre-
citation. With such policy, our State
finances would be in very satisfactory con-