The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-26


pathway Of an incoming people, be sub
duei 20 the influences Of civilization until
the locomotive shall awaken the silence Of
bis plains and hills with the thunder Of his
treid.
Thousands Of miles of railway are re-
quired' to open up the vast interior and
render il accessible to remunerative mar
kets; and then such diversity OF indus
tries as wiz develop, net merely the agri-
cultural, but the mineral and manufacturing
resources Of the State.
Stripped OF the hinderances which have
hitherto fettered her giant limbs, and un-
der the inspiration OF her new life, it will
not be long until her hills and plains will
be filed with many millions of industrious
people. The IRON horse will be everywhere,
his countless trains gathering in the golden
harvests and bearing them away to the mar
kets of the world
The ring of the anvil, the song of. the
shuttle and the hum of industry will be
heard throughout the length and breadth Of
her broad domain.
Thus starting out upon her matchless
career of material and social develop
ment, and in the presence of posi-
bllities so stupendous, the star of her
empire shines with a more radiant
lustre than ever before, and standing amidst
the heavens of a glorious destiny, she
throws her golden lines in graceful beauty
upon the twilight of departing century.
Thus endowed with the elements of unpar-
alleled advancement, the golden treasures
which nestle in the bosom of her noun
tains shall be developed, the flowing vint-
age shall issue from her vine-clad hills, and
the richer treasures of her exhaustless val
leys will be brought into requisition, and
the people shall be satisfied. Yes, all the
people shall rejoice while they gather the
fruits and contemplate their victories of
peace; and thus shall
Her flowers untrampled spring.
Her harvests wave, her cities rise;
And yet, Till time shall fold his wing,
Remain earth's lOveliest paradise
After Mr.. Bonner, the party was ad-
dressed, upon his invitation, by ex-Gover-
nor Hamilton, in short but appropriate re-
marks. He expressed himself much graft
fed at the opening of this enterprise, and
hoped the community -saG-eonatfy would
hearth respond IN its support.
Speeches were also made, upon call, by
Ex-Governor Pease, Mr.. Brueggerhoff, Gen
eral Shelley and Mr.. Hoffman, of St. Louis.
They were all of congratulatory charac.
ter, and General Shelley's was direct ap-
peal to the people to encourage home enter
prises. The General talks we'll on all sub
jects, and his arguments upon this occasion
were we'll directed. Mr.. Hoffman, the last
named speaker, is interested in the Eagle
Steam Mills, of St. Louis, and he acknowl-
edged that Mr.. Bonner was turning out 6
brand of flour equal to the best St. Louis
brands
We will state, on our own part, after
seeing a thorough comparison between Mr.
Bonner's 'sXXXX Rising Star" and sample
of the eagle Steam," that our decided
opinion as to purity and color was in favol
of the first, and we are satisfied after all the
testimonials at hand that it is equal to any
brand of flour made in the United States
We will often recur to this occasion at the
mill as most pleasant one, and all present
concur with us.
Go EAST VIA ST. LoUIs.-Now that Ttxas has d
rectrail communication with the whole country, tray
eers should remember that the Pioneer Lines Of tn
West afford the best and only routes through the In
dian Nation to St. Louis and all principal cities in tn
Northern Eastern and Middle States. Passenger
from Galveston, Houston, Austin, Waco, Bryan, Dial
las Marshall jefferson, and all other cities and town
on the Houston and Texas Central Railway andi con
Meeting rail and stage lines, are offered the choice
tlCO al rail routes to ST. Louis.
At Deuson. Texas. connection is made with the Mis-
souri, Kansas and Texas Railway, and at Vinita in tn
Nation, junction is formed with the Atlantic an
Tacnc feaisro@d by which all passengers CARRIE
through Southwest Missouri direct TO ST. louis, W5u
out change Of cars, Or if the passenger desires,
can, when purchasing his through ticket, arrange
continue his journey through Vinta to St. Louis, b
way of Sedaa and the Missouri Pacific Railroad
Both Of these roads being under one management
equal facilities offered in the matter Of palatia
sleeping cars, elegant day coaches, quick time, ant
superior Accommodations Of every kind. The train
these companies arrive in St. Louis in ample time
make connections with all roads leading out of tn
city Particular information, with maps, time tables
etc. be had at the various through ticket offices
Texas, or by addressing John Howard, Texas Passen
ger Agent, Houston, Texas; or E. A. Ford, Genera
Passenger Agent ST. Louis, Mo. jazz WY