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is uncertain. Ho may come to the wise
conclusion sOf abandoning his pretensions
to the government Of the State, which
has 50 signally repudiated him and his
associates, and surrendering and turning
over his Office, books and papers to ms
lawful successor. We trust it may be so. We
learn that the Comptroller and Commits
siOner of the Land Office have already sig
nifed their intention and readiness to give
up, though nothing has yet been heard
from the Treasurer, Ethe custodian of the
peoples money. 1t is probable that some
thing definite viii be determined to-day.
That all may yet terminate happily, with
out collision OF bloodshed, is most earnestly
desired, not only by the State and city au-
thorities, but by all good people. So far
we have escaped 3 great calamity, but it has
been only by the practice of most extraor-
dinary forbearance and moderation.
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WE would call special attention to the
article on the situation in Texas, which
we republish from the Philadelphia Press,
edited by Col John W. Forney one Of the
ablest of the Republican writers. He takes
clear view Of the subject, showing that
he fully understands the situation, and that
like all moderate Republicans, ne can seeno
reason why the will of the people should
not be respected and carried into effect.
Other prominent Republican papers take the
same view and express similar opinions.
The idea that President Grant viii use the
military aI1,, Of she ,ftsyge7r sst ta keen the
few disreputable Radical officials in posi-
tieh, after the people Of Texas have 50 de-
cidedly pronounced against them, is secuted
as unworthy of belief.
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THE latest news from Pennsylvania indi-
Gates that the extreme Radicals there are
giving way and will let the new COnstitu-
ton go into effective operation without fur
ther trouble. Governor Hartrauft has issued
his proclamation, declaring it in full force,
and the malcontents are beginning to give
way and bow down to the potent pressure
of public opinion. Now if our crazy Radi-
Gals viii do the same We shall have peace
and quietude kinorities must yield to ma
jorities in a republican form Of government,
and for an insignificant squad Of white Rad
icals in Texas to attempt to brOwbeat and
rule over a great people is madness in the
extreme. Have they no sense left in themi
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LATELY, masked men have been going
from town to town and place to place in the
State Of New York, and entering and pill
laying houses, often tying and gagging the
inmates, including women and children.
It ,is-supposed three Of them have been ar
rested and identified at New Rochelle and
it is to be hoped viii be properly punished.
The Northern States hare no right to cast
stones at Texas on the subject Of crime. We
have our portion, which we earnestly wish
less as it VIII be, we have no doubt, when
We can get entirely rid Of the Radicals and
have q sound Democratic government fully
in force. Our criminals here wear only the
mask q hypocrisy anaslOyalty. l
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FHR INSTALLATION or GOVERNOR
COKE AND LIEUTENANT COVER
NOR HUBBARD


We have the pleasure of informing the
people of Texas that on Thursday, the
fifteenth instant the day fixed by law for
that purpose, Richard Coke and r. B.
Hubbard were duly installed and are now
tho lawful Governor and Lieutenant Cover
nor Of the State of Texas. In the morning,
on the assembling of the Legislature, the
committee appointed to wait on the Sccre-
tary Of State and obtain the sealed returns
OF the election, having received an intima-
ton from him that they might take them,
Il they would, again waited on that indi-
vidual and received the same from him, as we
are told, under protest. The two houses
then adjourned until 3 o'clock ?. NJ, when
the Senate came into the han Of
the House Of Representatives and
the rOturns were opened and counted
Ia joint session ana the result dc,
clarod. The ceremonies OF installation then
took place, and both Houses adjourned tc
mootthismorning. Wehave barely time now
20 say they were worthy the mon and the oc
easiou. We hail their installation as the
harbinger Of bestcr and brighter days tC
Toxaa-days Of peace, prosperity and honor.
Yet we regret 70 add that the first days d
the administration Of Governor Coke ma,
possibly be disturbed by the machination.
and warlikc demonstrations Of the eyilmar
Ne was elected to displaec from ofice-ar
ollice which he has used to oppress th'
people hc governed, aud 30 which he siil
clings with tho desperation Of despair
During the roccss Of the Legislature
Governor Davis through the instru
mentality of his Adjatant General
Briilon. ailed the basement 81 ihe Capitol
IN which IS tie of6ce Of tho Governor, thl
Secretary oi Stsic and other Offices viii
armea men, ana pescsfnl citizens passing
thTo0sh o. their lawful business wer
stopped - bayonc,s. while the Adlutan
General sahre IN hand, sszuttod up ani
down TIE aisle Is Il anzious 10 commend.
war On tho slaie Of Texas and iss unoGcnd
ling pecple. Itis also understood thss th
sffcos q tie Troasurer and Conpnollo
ven guarded iaWat5ly, bolh being closed
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ment, which is authorized to pursue such
Indians to their reservations, take from
them their stolen goods and punish them for
theirconduet. The second bill provides fer
the appointment Of three commissioners to
ascertain the damage done to the citizens of
Texas, with the powers Of court to exam
inc under oath and pronounce on the
amounts due the sufferers from Indian or
Mexican depredators. Col. Giddings de-
serves the thanks of the people of Texas for
the inroduction of these bills, which we
trust may becsme laws.
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GEy. RoBERT WTTHERs, We are glad to
leain, has been elected United States SEN
ator from Virginia by the Legislature now
in session. We knew him when boy, and
he is of a good stock and Of the right ma
terial He had several talented and worthy
competitors, among them Governor Walker
and r. d. T. Hunter. Gen. Withers was
nominated for Governor several years ago by
the Democracy of the old Dominion, but
gave way for the running Of Governor
Walker by conservatives of all parties.
Governor Walker has done well, and de.
serves the thanks of the Democracy aud
people of Virginia generally, but We
think it was due the patriotism and service:
of Gen Withers that he should have been
rewarded, as he has been, with the Sena
torship. We doubt not he viii be an honor
to the good old State, the mother of SC
many States and statesmen.
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TIE patriotic conduct Of Judge Livingstone
Lindsay. q Colorado. IL worthy II special
note and commentator. An original RepnI,.
liear, and appoiplsd 70 . judgeship by Cover.
nor Davis, wherein be has given universal
satisfaction, he has felt # his duiyas a. hon.
est man, understanding fully De law and iie
situaiioa Of things. % aclEnowiedee fle suprn
macy and win Of the people of Texas His
presence a. the capital. - This eyeniful time.
way very oppoiiune and his services were
willingly given 70 alnirisier lhc several oaiiis
o. ohice required By iaw Tie judge VIII Be
gratefully remembered ~ The citizens 81
Texas ios lis pa,Eisiie boldnez and devotion
70 their bsrt inieze.s independeni q rasiy
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TIE New York Lsyuld IN 8 long article,
headed, Reconstruction IN Texas An.
other State government set aside by Judi
cial Decision, gives the following graphic
sketch Of Radical political philosophy il
the South
The Supreme Court Of the State Of
Texas has Just setaslde the recent election
n that State, apparently becouse the right
party did not win. There Is no doubt
whptever that the people of Texas are over
whtlmingly conservative p---that y 70 say
Democratc-an with q free and fair cleo
ton we could expect only what has hap
pened IN the return 81 DenOcfnts 10 every
Office By large majontie5 butiit is one ol
the Important features Of Southern politics
that the very fact that communities give
democratic maiorties Is accepted as an evi-
dencc against the validity Of elections u
fact, tic reconstruction machinery Is organ.
lied solely to give Republicap victories at
the polls, and Il there Is any failure n this
particular Il IS clear from the standpoint
assumed that somebody has prevented tlc,
proper operation Of the machinery and thus
i1Validated the election. Th,eEei8o EerY prelr
~ little piece Of philosophy in the Chinese
religion. II 3 man ie about % enter upon
any important enterprise be may consult the
gods 70 know Il his undcFtdElbt has IhciE
assent and favor; they win p1t8onnco dei-
nittly for him or against him. lf theg pro-
nounce against him be may repeat the ceres
mony BY which be cndcag0fed 20 learn their
win and II the answer is aIll adverse De
may repeat the coremony ar1In and again.
aud 20 on indefinitely. Bot if the gods
have pronounced 81 his favor once & a ior-
1 hidden ~ rencnt the InnnIrrs nII doubt
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fRoTECTHON Ann INDEsrNIrx.


We have received, through the polite at
tcnlioh Of Hon. d. c. Giddines. printed
copies Of two bills, Introduced by him-one
.'to provide for the better protection Of the
frontier settlements Of Texas against Indian
and Mexican deprcdations, and the other,
'.fot ascertaining the. amount Of damage
sustained by citizens Of Texas from ma
rauding bands Of Indians and Mexicans
upon the frontiers Of Texas The first bin
provides for the building OF government
telegraph. beginning at Denison and run-
nink Up Red River to the southwest corner
Of the Indian Territory thence 10 the Pecoe,
rear the mouth Of Toyah creek; thence TO
the RIO Graniie, and down that stream to
Brownsville. An indians found south ard
est q the line arc declared hostile, and
prt under tl,. control of the Wax Depart
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N BANKRUPTCY.

In the District Court Of the United States for the
Western District OF Texas-In the matter Of
JAMES A. SMITH, bankrupt District OF
Tcxns-es.
This Il to give notice. that on the twelfth day Of
January. iS1i, warrant OF bankruptcy was Issued
out ~ the Distinct Court OF the United States
Tor the Western Distinct OF Texas against the estate
Of said JAMES A. SMITH, OF the county OF William
son, Western District OF Texas adiudged TO be bank
rupt on his own petition That The payment Of
any. debts and the delivery Of any proper v
20 said bankrupt, 10 him OF for his use, and
the transfer Of any properly BY him, is forbid
bankrupt in orderto prove their debts and choose one
moro assignces OF eaid bankrupt's estate win be
held at Court % bankruptcy, 70 be holden In the
United States Court room at Austin, before w. ID.
Price, ESQ., Register % Bankruptcy FOR said district
the thirteenth day Of February, 1874 at 10 o'clock
A. ~ THOMAS II. pURNELL.
L. s. Marshal W. D. Of Texas. as Messengcr.
inn19 DIT Wst
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At the adjournment Of the Legislature, the
armed men, white and black, were still pa
raded in the basement, and the halls OF the
Senate and House Of Representatives were
left in possession Of Sheriff zimpelman,
with the Travis Rifles as an armed posse,
to aid him in case Of difficulty. To-day,
We presume, the question win be settled
whether Governor Coke and the other
State officials are to be interrupted
in their administration Of the affairs
of the people Of Texas by armed intruders
and crazy outlaws. We have full conf
dence that while Governor Coke viii act
with marked prudence and forbearance, he
will be ''every inch Governor" and main
tain all the rights and honors conferred on
him by a sovereign people.
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ACCORDING to the New York Herald,
some of the worst of the poor working class
of that city, and those who do not work at
all and are ready to JON in any attempt at
disorder, have been lately exhibiting such
formidable demonstrations as to call for
precautionary steps on the part Of the mu-
nicipal authorities, and the police force has
been strengthened to suppress promptly any
outbreak. The Herald attributes this mostly
70 the missionary efforts Of the worst sort
of English socialists, who have been
preaching up their dangerous doctrines with
a good deal of activity and some success.
There Is no doubt Of much poverty and
pressing want among many Of the people in
our crowded Northern cities, which has
been intensified by the late panic and the
stoppage of many factories and works Of
all sorts, but this demand for public employ
ment, and the use Of threats against the
rich, will not do. The poor Of this country
are not oppressed, except by the taxation
and unequal working of the machinery OF
government. That can be righted other
wise than by mobs and riots
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The great auction Of boxes and stalls at
Beccher's great Plymouth religious theatre
in Brooklyn took place on the evening Of
the sixth instant. There was a very lively
time and the bidding was sharp and brisk
fOz the favOrite positions. A Mr.. A. N.
ovingtOn took first choice at the modest
price Of $3.50, for box or pew holding six
persons. The whole concern was auctioned
of for the snug little sum Of $50, 4sO 1t
was first announced, by the auctioneer
that the rents would be less than the
amount of last year, whereupon the pious
Beecher showed evident chagfin, but on an
accurate count and comparison, il turned
out that they exceeded the last year by
$153 80, and then the reverend Snowman
chuckled exceediaglys and thought this
would prove \ kROck-down argument
against all his enemies, who had been cir
culating The rumor that he was running
down. ''Great is Diana Of the Ephesians. .
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JUDGE McADoo sent in his resignation to
Governor Coke on Friday. The Governor
Immediately complied, Of course, and we
deem It was one Of the most pleasant du-
ties be ever performed to permit this man
to 90 in peace with the indignation Of an
outraged people following at his heels
Who win be the next to follow suitg
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The State Journal is keeping up in its
columns the low farce Of Thirteenth Leg
isIature, played BY two scalawags Horne
and Randall sO-called 1t would be highly
laughabie If it were not for the knavish
purpose for which it is intended. It IS .
fitting companion piece to the now noto-
rious Rodriguez caso Was this, too, got
ten up by the Supreme COurtl
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~ BANKRUPTCY.

In the District Court OF the United States for the Wes-
tern District Of Iexae-in the matter Of ]. W.
BROOKS, Bankrupt Western District Of TexAs-ss.
THIS u % give notice. that the twelfth day Of
january, 1874 warrant OF bank -uptcy was issued ont
Of the District Court o. the United States for tho Wes
tern District Of Toxas against the estate OF said j. w
BROOKS, % tho county Of MeLcnnan, Weetorn Dis.
frictn Texas, adiudgod 20 be bankrupt on HE own
petition That the payment OF any debts and the de-
his nse aud tho transfer Of any property BY him. is
forbidden by law, and that meeting Of the creditors
~ the said bankrupt IN order % prove their debts and
Chopse uDoOr moro asgnecs ol said bankrupts estate
vl - held N Court Of Bankruptcy 20 be holden IN
the United States Court Room, az Austin, before
" ID. Price ESQ. Register OF Bankruptcy for said
district, on the twelfth day Of February iS7t az 10
n'Cock A -. THOMAS II. PCRNELI.
q 5. Narshal ". D. 81 Texas. a. Nesssngcsr.
ilnll ar Va
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OuR sister State of Louisiana is having
more trouble as well as Texas. The negroes
of Terrebonne are up in rebellion, demand
ing more pay for their work, and are wan
dering about over the parish, pillaging and
spreading terror among their white employ
ers. Women and children are flying to
other places for protection. Radical Kel-
logg, the acting Governor, has been tele-
graphed, and promises to send troops to
their relief.
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TIE whining hypocritical cant Of the
State Journal Of Tuesday evening reaches
the depth Of sublimity. None but mon
ster, inspired BY the devil, could undertake
to assume the garb Of Christian moderation
and preach courtesy and fofDgarance while
plotting to overthrow State government
BY fraud and falsehoOd and bring on an
archy, bIoodshed and murder.
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We have had the pleasure ID bur sanctum,
Of an hours conversation with Col. Cook,
Of the Thiricenth Legislature and row edi-
ter q that sterling DcmocTatic paper, the
Houston 1gs That city ought 70 support
splendidiy good Democratic organ and
We feel assured that the ~ wll flourish
undcr Is present editor ard management.
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Tue Governors organ says 'the State
must be divided" Who will do it1 The
Governor, or his bootblack, little Jimmyi
How will he do it, By decree Of the
Supreme Court Will they get up a ease
and declare the State dividedl VIII they
abolish the State of Texas as they have been
trying to abolish its Legislaturea Tho
thing is just as easy and as sensible Try Il
on and see how it its.
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FRIDAv morning the Intelligence was re-
ceived from Washington that Gen. steele's
disabilities had been removed BY Congress
Governor Coke at once appointed him his
Adjutant General. Il is gratifying to state
this result. Gen. Steele IS an old Texan, a
gentleman and soldier, and viii I'll the po-
sition with honor.
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THE Journal has the face to complain Of
oar language IN regrrd TO Gov. Davis
when its disgusting blacllguardism Of
Lieut. Gov. Hubbard, during the canvass,
long ago put il beyond the pale Of decent
journalism Who is the sanity liypocrite
now doing the daily lies Of tie JogrNalg
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oUR thanks are due our able member Of
Congress, Hon. John Hancock, for continu-
Gus copies Of the Congressional R,oOrd, by
which we are enabled to keep up with all
the proceedings Of Congress. We read It
with great interest, and hope he may con-
tinue to favor US as heretofore. We are
also under obligations to our friend, Hon.
A. Il. Willie, for similar favors.
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Miscellaneous.
IN BANKRUPTCY

I n ID-A4NAItU4 To 4
in the District Court OF the United States for the West
ern District Of Texas-In the matter OF r d. SMITH
Hankrupt-W estern District OF Toxas-ss
This Is to give notice that the sixteenth day OF
January, 1874 warrant OF bankruptcy was issued
ont OF the District Court Of the United States for the
Western District OF Texas against the estate OF said
u. ID. SMITH, Of the county Of ------, West
ern District % Tcxns adindRed TO be bankrupt on
bis Ow petition. The payment OF any debts and the
deyefy OF any property 70 SAID bankrupt, TO him or
Tor MS use and the transfer OF any property BY him,
tors Of said bankrupt In order 20 prove their debts and
chooseIone OF mere asslgnees Of said bankrupts e.
tate. viii be held a. conrt Of bankruptcy TO be holden
In tho United States Court Room, Austin before w.
ID. Price, Esq Register Of Bankruptcy for said dis
tlci on tho sixteenth day OF February 1874, at 10
O'Clock A. n THOMAS II. PURNELL,
U. s. Marshal W d. OF Texas. as Messenger.
ianlS dit y9t
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TIE founder Of penny postage - Eng
land, Sir Rowland Bin. is still living.
though about eighty ycara ofage. and lately
attended the Statistical Society Of London
and read apaper On the subject Of cheap
81
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NOa26

The DenisOn Nsses still clings TO the idea
that the decision Of the Supreme Court
must be respected. Il tdeprecates a military
governments and fears that one may be i'm
posed upon US, unless we submit to be i'm
posed upon BY corrupt court, used to ef-
feet q political purpose. Il thinks the
Thirtsonth Legislature could order q new
election according to the provisions Of The
Constitution. There is no Thirteenth Legis-
iature and new election would be no more
respected than the last, unless Radicals were
elected to majority Of the Offices. The
Radicals in Texas, now in Office, intend 10
keep in Office, by hook or by crook, If they
can. That is the whole thing, and we may
as well face them first as last. No military
government that could be forced upon US,
could equal in enOrmity the present Radical
set in Texas. But We will inform our
brother Of the Denison Nsrs, that there is
ne danger Of 3 military government All
that is necessary is a prudent firmness on
our part to obtain all our rights. We arc
sorry TO see any one faint-hearted.
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THE sTATEsMAN.
PrOclamatiOns.


To ali % whom fhese pEesonts shall cone; Whereas;
II - berr r1efe knoun 20 that on or about the
scond daV of Decenber A. ID. ISIS In the county Of
BiaucO n salf s1te on the ROAD leading from Austin
10 Fradericebnry some person persous did mnrdef
one PETER DEEL (suPpoaed 20 Be one ueadspethl
and that the est mnrderer (og munierer) is sll Il
largc and fugitive from justice.
Now therefore, 4 Bdmund j. Davis, Governor Of
Tcrs1 b. virtue % the auh0rIfy vested IN me bF re
ConeffuiOn and laws of this Slate DO hereby 0iler
reward 81 dFc hundred deiars for the arrest ad deg-
cry ol sad murderer (or mnrdercr) 20 the sheriff of
BancO eouniy, inside she jail door, sad reward 20 Be
paid upon conviction Of the murderer
In testimony whereof, have hcreuntO signed
ny naino and have caused the great seal Of
ltEAL the State 20 be enlxed, e the citY q Ans
tin, this tenth day Of January. A. ID. 1874.
EDMUND j. DAVIS,
Ey the Govelnor
JAAss ?. NE~cOxs. Secretary Of state.
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n THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE

In the matter er shelton a Davtdson.
Wankrupts, in bankruptcy.
To whom it may eonceFn; Tho undersigned hereby
gives nalicr 81 his appointment assignee OF the e.
RfaEos state cf Tcxaa Western District alorcsaid.
vho have BEEN adjudRcd hankruple, upon their crot
fnfs pfillu hy the district court 90 said district
A. y. WOoInRlDGE. Assignee. rlc
Austin October 4 fSs3. iai6 I'D Stu
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JrnlY NEwcoADs nidnight ride 10 San
Antonio evidently had serious eject On
his shallow brain, and one Of the frst actl
Of the new state administration may be =
kind provision Tor his welfare ia the Lana
tic Asylum.