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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-09


The temperance question is beginning to
assume form and semblance in our State.
In the Senate Wednesday, memorials were
presented from the people of Ellis county,
and from the State Temperance Society,
asking the passage of the Ohio liquor law
by the Fourteenth Legislature In Houston,
a large number Of ladies have joined in a
strong appeal to the liquor sellers to desist
from their illegal traffic, which is causing
SO much misery, restitution and wantin our
State. This appeal is one of the most pow
erful yet presented, and coming from one
of the largest commercial cities in the State,
must have its weight. We look for this
one to he followed by numerous others of
the same sort, and whether it causes any
action by the present body of Legislators,
it clearly indicates that it will be made a
question in our next political campaign.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-09
RErnENoHmENr AND REFORM


The popular cry of retrenchment and re-
form will amount to nothing at all, if just
compensation and judicious appropriations
are not made to meet the liabilities of the
State. The people are not so stupid that
they cannot see the difference between the
useless squandering of thousands and the
Withholding of means to support the gov
eminent in all Of its departments. A living
head without a body would be just as rea-
sonable. II viii not do to cut of few
clerks or cut down their pay and cry out
retrenchment and reform. II will not do to
refuse to pay small accounts which have
been approved and call that economy.
While it Is true that many little
streams make river, it is also true that
many rivers make a sea. The larger items
count up more rapidly than the smaller
ones, Real retrenchment and reform con-
sist in a Just discrimination between that
which impOverishes the State and what viii
build her up in all the material resources
which make a people hOnOred, feared and
respected. Therefore, We hope that it will
not be our duty to draw down censure upon
the heads Of amy one. We advocate, in all
of its length and breadth, real retrench-
ment and reform; such as win not cripple
the State, but win save from waste, and at
the same time accomplish the desired re-
sults. The difference is broad and deep.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-09

TnE Washington Caroaicis says the Com
mittce on Public Lands ere disposed 10 f.
vor such legislation - Win induce the Rus
sian Menncnites % cnaleFaie hifheF. Ana
olution Wus passed yesterday "a eommittee
to this effect About 1000 q these people
are c0ming this season. and 10,ooo viii
come next year IL such legislation i had IS
vim enable them 70 settle in body.-Es.
Here Is a chance for he Bureau Of Immi-
grafton. VIM not Cen. Robertson look
amer these peoplel Il would be capital
plan fOr tie Legislature to oler them .
large amOsnE of land "a he frontisr for
permansni setileusuis. Rvea II hey win
noe iight and win only cone with the un-
dezztlndiag that hey win not be compelled
70 she'd human Mood, sin TIE amount pro
duced By then, and ths taxss which they
would pay. W0lla maks 4 q nstaar 0f i'm
portanoo olhs elaas. Give thea body Of
land, ana - thsna neillo al togother, 50 IS
70 make them contoniod and kappy.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-09
MONDAY, April 6, 1874.

MONDAY, April 9, 1874.
Senate met pursuant to adjournment.
Prayer by the chaplain. Journal Of Satur-
day read and approved.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Senator Shepard introduced bill, an act
to amend section thirty-seven of an act to
establish and maintain system of public
free schools in the State of Texas, passed
May %, 1873. This amendment provides
that in any district where there are no suita-
BILE buildings for public free schools, orwhen
it is impossible to obtain competent teachers
for the minimum time required by law, such
trustees may contract with any private orpub-
lie teacher, of the necessary qualifications,
for the instruction of all children of the
scholastic age for the pro rata portion of the
school fund, allowing such private or public
school the privilege of collecting their tut
ton fees, exclusive of such pro rata portion
of the school fund from the parents or
guardians of such children willing and able
to pay. This act passed under suspen-
sion of rules. 80
Senator Westfall introduced bill grant
ing additional time to the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas Railroad
Senator Dwyer, an act to repeal an act
defining the further course of continuing
causes IN civil courts.
BILLS PASSED.
Senate bill, an act for the preservation of
game and birds.
Senate bill, an act amending an act con-
corning the cancellation of patents in GER
tain cases.
Senate bill, an act to create the Depart
ment of Agriculture in the State of Texas.
Senate substitute to House bill adopted,
an act to supply the lost records of the
different counties of the State.
House bill, an act to attach the counties
of Liberty, Hardin, Chambers and Jeffer-
son to the Second Judicial District. THIS
bin leaves only Orange in the First District,
and thereby practically beheads Judge
Chambers. --
Senate bill, an act amending thirty-third
section of an act prescribing the time Of
holding the court in the Thirty-frst Judi
cial District.
Substitute adopted to House bill reorgan-
izing the Fourth Judicial District, and pre-
scribing the time of holding the court
therein. The bin makes this district
FOURTH to be composed of Angelina, Cher
ol1ee, Houston, Nacogdoches aud San Au-
gustlne, and leaves only Trinity in the
fifth-Judge Cooper's district. 20
ting the county seat of Trinity county.
Senate bill, an act to expedite business in
the district courts, with an adverse report.
Report rejected.
House bin, an act to define the western
boundary line of San Jacinto county.
Senate bill, an act regulating elections,
with House amendments, which were con-
CURED in,
House hill making an apnrouriation 70
pay certain officers in cases Of Impeachment
or address.
House bill, an act to aid in the recovery
of stolen property.
Substitute for an act providing for the
construction of toll bridges.
Senator Hobby called up the bill amend
ing the charter of the Galveston Bank and
Trust Company, which passed under sus-
pension of the rules.
BILLS LOST,
House bin regulating the emancipation Of
minors
Senate adjourned.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-09

Much credit IL due Hons. Messrs. Cham
bliss, WORKMAN, Stephens and Smith Of
Travis for their very efficient services to the
State in bringing to light the stupondous
frauds connected with the fanatic Asylum
during the late administration. The COM
mittee has spent much valuable time in
these investigations, and after having OBJ
tanned a multitude of facts, showing that
heavy frauds had been pespetrated against
the State, they submitted their report 70 the
Legislature and asked for its earnest consid-
Grafton. It was received in that spirit
which 1t deserved, and the committee was
further requested TO prOlong its examina-
tions and bring 10 light whatever else Of
frauds they could discover. They did 80,
and in consequeDce OF their earnest In
Yeztigations, frauds have been fastened
upon the late steward Of the Asylum,
who some days since was arrested, and Is
now in charge Of the sheriff Of Travis
county. BE was charged directly with com
hitting forgeries in certain caseA and the
evidence against him has multiplied % q
very great extent since his arrest. Fer days
rumoS have been nhoat that other parties
were about 20 Be anested On chaEees Of
eonplicity in thess frauds. and the public
mind, already satizfed in regard to sach
eOmPlicities. has been eagerly looking for
ward % the time when tie other guilty par
ties besides Green, who il i supposed has
been nothing more than tool n tie hands
Of others, would Be arraigned before tie
bar Of justioe. The conplicity q high
Oiieials and Others vas pretty broadly A.
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DEATH on ms. mINOn.


Among the old residents Of Texas that
have recently died is Mrs. c. B. Minor, the
wife Of Judge Joel Minor, and the daughter
Of the late ]. c. Tannehill, Esq. Mrs. Minor
was brought to the valley Of the Colorado
by her father when she was very small, and
before the city Of Austin had been laid Of.
She was reared upon Che frontier Of Texas,
and became acquainted with its dangers
aud privations By practical experience. The
hardihOOd she acquired did not divest her
of those iiBe qualities requisite to sdOm the
character OF daughter, wife and a
mother. She was lady Of candOr and ex-
pressed her sentiments With freedom,
yet with delIcaey. She was warm
hearted friend, good nsIghbOr, and pos
sessed patriotism and pubic spirit She
was truly good Samaritan, and was ever
found at the bed side Of the sick, labOring
to alleviate the sorrows and suBerings Of
the unfortunate.
She has passed away, and another link
has been broken which binds the present
generation with the pioneers Who redeemed
Texas from savage domination. Peace be
70 thy ashes gensrous IaaY.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-09

THE citizens of Galveston are not happy.
That now common disaster, it appears, has
reached Galveston, of having mayor who
makes contracts not wisely but too large,
and without proper contemplation. He
should betake himself to the beach of the
ever-moaning, restless gulf, and there, in
silent solitude. think about the poor people
of his city-think what they will do when
the tax gatherer calls on them-how disap-
pointed that officer will be if he should be
compelled to go away without red, It is
too narrowing to the feelings ! What ! in
this day and time, an officer with empty
pockets Will the citizens of Galveston
permit such thing
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-09

SMALLPOX REsmDY.-The following small
pox remedy has the very highest medical
endorsement. It Is said 70 be ~ unfalling
as fate, and cOnquers in every instance 'It
is harmless when taken by a well person. It
will also cure yellow fever. Here Is the re-
cipe, as.I have used Il, to cure my children
of scarlet fever; here Il is as have used to
cure smallpox. When learned physicians
said the patient must die, it cured: Sui
phate of zinc, one grain; foxgloVe (digi-
talis) one grain; half teaspoonful of sugar;
mix with two tablespoonfuls Of water.
When thoroughly mixed, add four ounces Of
water. Take aspoonfnl every hour. Either
disease viii disappear in twelve hours. For
q child smaller doses, according to their
age. If counties would compel physicians
to use this, there would be no use Of pest
houses. II you value advice and expert
ence, use this for that terrible diseasen
We clip the above from the TeSas Baptist
Herald. We give below a preventive Of
this awful disease, which ge have been as
sured is unfailing, w.:
Black snake root made into strong tea.
Dose-a tablespoonful three times day.
1t is a harmless drink, and il would be
worth while perhaps to use it whore the
smallpox is Prevailing--Es. 80 "a
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-09

STATISTICS on LAST CEEsU4-Ths total
population Of the United States is about
thirty eight and quarter millions. Total
number Of deaths in the current census
year, 499, 26S, or about 1349 per diem
March seems the most fatal month, leading
all Others by about 1000. March, April and
Nay form the most fatal quarter, exceeding
any other three consecutive months BY over
1900. The births number I, 100, AS, or
about S0o0 per diem. The blind number about
20, 900, the deaf and dumb about 16, 600,
the idiotie about q, 900, the insane about
50, 900, nearly one-third Of whom are Of
foreign birth. Persons over so years Of age
number 1eo, 00o. Persons over 90 years Of
age number about 1000. Persons over 100
years Of age number about $500. OF those
over 50 years, the females Outnumber the
males By about II, 600. OF those oaer 50
years, the females arc in excess BY about
1900. OF those over 100 years, the females
exceed the males by about 1OOe.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-09

IT cannot but beregretted that those who
most immediately represent the agricultur-
al resources of the State in the Legislature
are not more often in debate on questions of
general interest coming before that body.
Without disparaging others, we think par
ticularly of Mr.. Miller from our section, and
neighboring county, Bastrop, whose extern
sive Legislative experience, and sound
views as a Democrat make it a source
of regret to his many friends in Wes-
tern Texas, that he so seldom is heard
to express his views in debate
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county 70 levy and collect special tax to pay
indebtedness " :
House bill amending a oct to adopt and
establish pensI code for ne State Of Texas
approved August g, 1856.
Senator Baker INTRODUCED aIbill 10 regu-
late the sale OF intoxicating liquor and TO
prohibit the sale thereof in certain cases,
and to provide the penalties for the viola
ton thereof
Senate adjourned.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-09


THE Denison Nslss Of the tWenty-seventh
publishes particulars Of another Indian
From Lieut.. EoR Turner, 5dst from
Fort Griffin, we have been placed in posses
sion OF the following interesting news from
the frontier; ss.Em coo
On the fifth instant a scout of fifty men,
under command OF Lieut.. Col Buel, left
the supply camp ninety miles west Of Fort
Griffin. After marching two days they
reached Double Mountain Ford, when their
attention was attracted to q smoke, evident
ly rising from a camp FIRE. On getting
nearer, a herd Of horses was seen, and a
couple Of tents in the thicket, and soon
after man ran into the brush. Capt. Lea
and Lieut.. Turner, Of the command, rode
forward and were greeted with volley of
arrows and bullets from the underbrush.
They at once dismounted, eaIlingto the fol-
lowers Of the command 10 come up. Il be
ing narrow pass, they had TO approach in
single file. Those in advance arrived in
time to cut of Eve of the enemy who
proved to be Indians. They were shot as
they attempted 90 run. Here Lieut. Tur-
ner was wounded in the side, though not
seriously, by a-spent arrow. The balance
of the command soon arrived on the ground
and gave chase and coming up with the re
treating savages, killed eleven more red
skins, and captured sixty-four horses. The
dead Indisns were ali scalped. Among
those killed was a young squaw, about eigh-
teen years Of age, who was shot of her
horse. Her scalp Is among the trophies,
and was on exhibition Thursday at Bears &
Co. s store, where Il was eagerly scrutinized
by the curious Attched to the scalp is an
ear, with a rude silver eardrop pendant.
The hair is coal black, almost foot long,
and trimmed square at the ends.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-09

A NoBIE SKETENcE.-L0rdD Derby, in q
recent speech, thus portnys the great aim
and purpose Of q noble life
Right and wrong, honor, duty and eoun-
try, benevOlence toward men, and response
bility toward the Unseen Power BY which
human actions ara guided and contrOlled-
these are not idle phrases. They are reali-
tics which correspond with the deepest
wants and feelings Of our Nature; and no
man viii feel himself cast down who can
say IN his heart What the wisest and best
81 tie human raoe have proclaimed in TIE
Whols tenor q theiF lives: Whether am
happy e. unhappy i not my chief affair;
What most and fIEt concerns ne i % ind
ny work n ife, 20 recognize Il and % dol
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-09

.FHslsE aes TUESDAY, April 2, 1874.
Senate met pursuant to adjournment.
Prayer by the chaplain. H
PETITIONS AND MElloRLALs.
BY Senator Stirman, a petition from I
portion of the citizens Of Collin county,
asking to be attached to the county Of
Rockwell.
By Senator Baker, petition from the Ia
dies of the city of Houston, asking legisla-
ton to check the fearful evils Of intemper-
ance.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
BY Senator Moore, an act TO amend sec
tien three Of an act regulating taxation.
BY Senator Stiman, an act 70 enlarge the
the county Of Rockwell al
By Senator Ellis, an act to validate Ger
tain acts Of J. ]. NJ WOOdley, notary pub
lie of Lavaca county.
BY Senator billiard, an act authorizing
the Governor to postpone special elections
for Representatives.
BY Senator Russell, concurrent resolution
that the hearing of the address against
Judge s. b. NeWcomb be set for Friday,
the tenth, at "a n. Adopted.
By Senator Ireland, authorizing the Gov
ernOr 70 employ counsel 70 prosecute In
cases of bribery, fraud 0r corruption, and
appropriating $500 Tor that purpose. Rules
suspended and resolution adopted.
BILLS PASSED.
House bin to provide for the appointment
Of sherifs pro tem.
Joint resolution authorizing the payment
for printing the laws in German and SpaniBh
Was recommitted.
An act to authorize the Governor 20 sus-
pend all special elections until the next
congressional election.
Senate bin, an act 20 amend en- oct PIE
scribing the times Of holding the district
court in the Fifteenth Judicial District.
Senate substitute 20 joint resolution
awarding Overwhelming guns 10 csTtain
person who had killed indians on the
frontier.
House bill providing for payment 81
Lieut.. ]. NJ Elkin's company 81 mounted
men IN Coleman county.
House bill, an act authorzing clerks a
district courts and justices q he peace -
issue urrits Of earufsh.neut IN cerfntn cnsea.
hills KILLED.
House bin, an act eel authOsiEing Pnn0ls
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-09

Col. JAMES II. WNeFIEhD, prominent
citizen of New Orleans, died on the second
instant. he was a native of Virginia, but
had resided long time in New Orleans,
and was generally loved and esteemed. And
on the first instant, in the same city, DIR,
Thomas K. Finley, well known for quarter
of century as a leading druggist and
apothecarY.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-09

A True LADY.-Beauty AID style are
not the sufest passports 70 respscia6lhty--
some 81 the nobiest specimens Of woman
hood that the world has ever seen have
presented the plainest ed most unprepos-
se1sing sppearsnce- a woman's woEth e 10
- eslimafed b. the real GOODIES ~ her
1e1Il, tie eroatress 81 her seal, and the
purity and sweetness Of her character, and
Wcman With q kindly disposition, and a
vel balanced mind and temper. a lovely
and attractive; be her face ever 90 plan and
her Ggure ever 90 homely, ahe makes The
best Of wives and the trnest Of mothers.
She has higher purpose n living than the
beaudfnl yet Tnin and supercili0ns woman.
Who .hss 20 higher anbition than % fanni
her Anery on the street. q % crafty -
inoEdinate vanity y exncting hSfterT ~
praise from . society whose eomplimento
are e holloWas they are insincers. 1900.
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PROCEEDINGS oFTHR LEGIsIATURL
senate.
SArrpDf1 An 4 1874

senate.
sArUnDk4. April 4 1874.
Senate met pursuant to adi0urnment
Prayer BY The chaplain. Journal Of yestsr-
day read and approved.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Senator Hobby, by leave, introduced q
bill 70 amend section thirteen Of an act 10
incorporate the Galveston Bank and Trust
Company.
Senator Trolinger, bill for the relief Of
G.. Hoffman.
Senator Swift, bill amending an act pre-
scribing the times of holding the district
courts in the several counties in the State.
Senator Wood, a bill opposing the de-
crease Of the Federal judicial districts IN
this State
House bill, an act supplemental to an act
authorizing the several counties 70 have
county buildings repaired or erected.
Substitute TO Senate bill authorizing ius-
tees to hold their courts at snch places in
their precincts as parties may require. Sub
stItute adopted and passed.
Senate bill to improve the navigation Of
the Angelina and Neches rivers and Pine
Island Bayou by aid Of land subsidy.
Bill TO amend an act defining the Tenth
Judicial District.
Senate bill amending section ninety of
an act regulating proceedings in the dis
trict courts.
House bill to protect the fish in the in
lahd waters of the State, with the recon-
mendatlon that it does not take effect until
sixty days.
House amendment to an act to change the
venue in certain cases. Senate concurTed.
House bill, an act to protect carpenters,
mechanics and other woTkmen.
Senate bill, an act to carry into effect
section twenty-four, article five, of the Con-
stitution.
House bill, an act authorizing the APP
pOintment and employment of an attorney
in certain cases, to act as district attorney
pro tenn.
Sepate joint resolution requiring the Adj
jutant General to request Gen. w. T.. Sher-
man to place an additional regiment of cav
airy on the frontier for its protection.
Senate bill, an act to authorize the Inter-
national and Great Northern Railroad Com
panys to issue bonds. This bill allows the
consolidated companies to issue bonds and
to fund their Indebtedness.
Senate bill appropriating $40, 900 to pay
contingent expenses of the Fourteenth
Legislature.
Senate bin, an act better defining the du-
ties of sheriffs and constables, giving them
more authority and providing means for
the payment of assistance rendered them in
the capture of criminals was lost.
Senate adjourned.
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PnHADzIFHIA people aBe beginning "a Be-
nnxions about their ananeos. TIE deft a
The city SOW aDonnts % eco. ooo. coo 1aore
than dOuble that a TIE enfire So. T'Ie
lnqsf1e a1ys there Vas 4 secret meefinv
held last Saturday, e which there we've
Ie.-lf oeftain membeB Of tie city and
$40 goseInmenls end % fIIe Pax co,n-
n,la~lon- - Uas then pIoposed % incfsase
- enollaons municipai debt % So coo. !
49, ilelading 90 appEopEiatioa for s., COO. :
ooo tor FainR0anf Park.
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NE Baron de Xr--Wns = missr 70 the
extremity Of meanneos He Was at da0gers
drawn with bis nephew, who was rs 'beir.
and, moreover, q BpendthEift. Finding his
end approaching, the Baron called his
nephew. Here, said he, sore ten nous:
90 and buy me . sheet q stamped paper.
wish 70 make . win disinherifinp NV
nepheW.' ssBut, Monsieur, Stamped iiaper
Is nov twelve sous ahcet y Twelve so,,s5
HeaEensl i is too dear / had Fafber -
ny ncohndFel Of . nephew inherit. .
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IL krench eOveTnnIsnt. acffrr .a,. a..
recon ,aailon q he fies "a forti-
LILO, nas determined - keep, for tie
asxt NE yen, 100 Fais ofca7ier pigeons
- DfI.ssai.g putpoae8 for service in war
pgeoa hoRaa. anf eaeh rfoeon -. ~
contain 1ooo birda. Two eener-I ~.st,~. :.
Win y ct ned. 4. - =, ~ ~,
rlgeona VII be kerr ne Gerraou fr,-f--'-'...
q Alelz an4 1lEasBlI,y have been f,r 4 veev
Pi-lt connected With olleI @ ffan foIfs ~
. system Of carrier pigeons.