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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-05

The Gazette of the third inst. commences
comment upon the speech of Mr. simp-
son, in denunciation Of the Galveston Ne,rs,
but branches Off into a regular sermon upon
what It jealousy terms the ''chicken-pie
STATESMAN, in which it charges that the
STATESMAN made an attack, in an article
on 'Iog-rolling, upon iifty.nine members
Of the Legislature, in consequence OF the
defeat Of x-Goyenor Throckmortona and the
election Of Gen. Maxey for the United States
senate.
We arc gratifed that the Gaseite now
offers US the opportunity of commenting
fully upon points in question upon this and
kindred issues. The article referred to was
q production Of the mind Of Captain jesse
Ign, who was at that time editorially con-
nscted with the paper, and in explanation
Of it. when published, claimed that his
-aele intention was to discuss an evil which
was generally growing around legislation,
and the discussion of which was entirely
appropriate and reasonable at any time
during the session of any legislature. BY
reference to the article, it will be seen that
L was entirely general in its character, and
personally directed toward no one, but of
course 1t was eagerly seized upon by enc
mics as q subject Tor attack and denuncia-
ton. We do not believe that any fair
minded man. be he friend to one or the
other Of the candidates named, found any
serious objection to the article in question
But to tho point. We win 90 back few
aonsl.s to commence. Il is known that one
Of the propsietors Of the STATESMAN, Mr..
Walker IS warm personal friend Of ex-
Governor Throckmorton; that his friend
ship Tor him is just aud steadfast, and he
has been his personal choice at all times for
any Office worthy the man. But the SrArEs-
,rkN had devoted itself to its party; it was
acknowledged as its official organ, and Mr..
walker, realizing this fact did not desire
70 press the papor intoa support Of any one.
This vas tho policy Of Dir. Caldwell and,
subsequently, there was no conflict within
the qroprietorship upon the question Of con-
loct The paper was CONDUCTED, and the
record win prove what We ssy, without pre-
snlirg che claims Of any one for Governor
aeiole the choice Of the party was expressed.
But while one o. the propretors was a
sm personal friend Of ex.Gorornor
fhloskmorlon, the other, as member Of
,he S.ale nominating convention, supported !
tndgc Coke for Governor, and did what
Hl''e Be could % secure the majority vote
esl iol him 81 the Travis county delegs-
ton, and he hominaiion.
Next cane the canvass for United States
sna'ef. % which the SrArEsaAx again
'eok position for none Of the candidates
w then another. Il made honorable
en q them an, but without advoca.
q ,,enpting to advance the claims Of
And amer the election Is expressed
s's = ne result hot, On the other
Published a lengthy article coneratu-
.''eE tae epieot Texas upon tl.e selection
g 20 'a'ale had made.
e. 1,< been g, position az the srArr
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-05
THE IMPEACHMENT OF JUDGE
CHAMBERS.

On Monday the Senate resolved itself
into a high court 81 impeachment upon the
case of Judge Chambers. Articles of inn
parchment were preferred against Judge
Chambers during the latter part of the ,ses-
sion of the Thirteenth Legislature, at which
time the Senate postponed the trial until
this year. The evidence against him was
all prepared at that time, and everything
seemed ready for the case. However, when
it was called, and the managers on the part
of the House announced themselves ready,
Judge Chambers, appearing as counsel for
himself, replied that as he had not been
legally summoned he should decline to
answer The court acknowledged that no
return had been made upon the war
rant and ordered that the special dep
uty be telegraphed to forthwith make
his return. Thereupon the court adj
journed until Tuesday at 10 o'clock NJ. The
managers on the part Of the House in this
case are Messrs. Epperson, Delany, Farrar
and Simpson.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-05

taking effect il the region Of the neck, hreak-
Ing tie collar 5oue The boy who did the
shooting made his Escape, and as his name IS
unknown. L IS not likely that he viii be- ap-
prenended.-. .Nathan Brown, colOred aud
Frank Cara, Mexican, each received ten
years, IN the District Court, for riding other
peoples horses. Andy Swearingen. cOloted,
was sentenced TO five years' Imprisonment Tor
rape. VIM. Norris colorel was sentenced
for FIVE years, being the Communication granted
by Governor Davis on the morning OF the day
Governor Ceke vas inanguated. Norris's
former sentence Was death-fOr murder.
The rOads leading from Brenham 10 Travis.
Nelsonville and Mil Creek are said 10 be in a
deplerable condition-actuallv inpasSshle in
some places; in consequence OF which Rren.
ham IS losing considerable trade from that sec
ton.
WALLER CouNTT.-At meeting Of the
school board in Hampstead on the twenty
fourth ultimo. resolutions were passed that no
teacher shall receive more than $50 per month,
nor shall they teach more than forty Scholar
and that no school shall be opened with class
of less than fifty scholars. The Navasota
Hebrew Benevolent Association viii give their
annual fancy dress and masquerade ball in
Hampstead. on the third instant. James Key
has married Miss Mamie A. Bell. and Joseph
Brooks, of Marlin, Miss Beatrice ]. Peterson.
OF NafdSolL
WISE COUNTy.-The band OF Indians lately
depredating in the lower portion of the
county have been pursued by the Wise
County Rangers, under command of Lieu
tenant Boyd. The portion of the rangers
went about forty miles in the direction of Fort
sill, and came upon the rear of the Indians
just at dark, charged. and succeeded in recov-
ering nine head of horses Lieutenant Boyd's
party had no arms except six-shooters
WISE COUNTY-The Adrdaoe Guards cor.
respondenoe from Grape Vine Lake. SAYS this
part of Wise county has settled mp beyond
description. Twenty-one hundred acres of
land were located in one day recently A few
days afterwards fifteen hundred acres were
surveyed in the same vicinity A number OF
families had camped on the surveys, while
others had built cabins, moved In and gone to
plOughing and making rails There is talk
of putting mp stone blacksmith shop and cot
ton Gin at the Lake.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-05

YESTERDAY the impeachment case of
Judge Chambers was continued. Charges
were read against him, aud the respondent
filed demurrer. This was at the morning
session. The court met again in the after
noon, when Judge Chambers moved an ad-
journment, as he:was not fully prepared to
argue his case. The court meets again to
Siay at 8 Pm.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-05

JUDGE OGDEN, of the Supreme Bench of
this State is in Washington. His state
ment of affairs in Texas will command re-
spect. iStdte Journal.
We can hardly understand how personal
statement from Judge Ogden would com
mand respect in Washington, when the de-
cision of the bench, upon which he sat as
Chief Justice, elected nothing more than
contempt from the same quarter.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-05

SENATOR GoRDoN, of Georgia, some days
since, presented bill in the United States
Senate, proposing that the names of all
persons. dropped from the pension list in
consequence of their participation in the
late war on the Confederate side, be again
added thereto Such measure is eminently
just in its provisions, and it is to be hoped
it will pass.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-05

them that there is no better wav Officers
should be commissioned Just as ". saws
then discipline may be expected at once.
without which sQldieEs are not worth feed
ing. Orders are, the first thing to bc
learned, and il soldiers elect their officers
they seldom choose the best mcn, and never
learn to obey them promptly.
Respectfully yours
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-05

THE bankers and business men of st.
Louis, and a number Of other places in the
West have presented a petition to the
United States Senate, asking that the vol
une of national currency be not increased
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-05

The papers throughout the United States
speak in the most glowing accounts Of the
late carnival at New Orleans. A hundred
thousand strangers were in the city.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-05

THE imitation of United States currency
is undoubtedly settled upon by Congress.
The increase win run the entire amount to
eight hundred millions.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-05

THE Adiutant General is In receipt Of in
formation that the minute men in Kerr
county lost four Of their horses lately in
consequence Of the superior vigilance of
fhe Indians
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-05

THE Memphis Appeal is satisfied that
the Democrats, Liberals and Conservatives.
viii carry the State Of Tennessee against
RAdicalism. ,A e ~
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-05

& Two men. Ford and Blagg. rot into q
aaarrel about woman, in the Indian Ter
fiforr. On the twenty seventh ala. Fond
v-ass - work on Frank Colbert's farm. when
Blaeg went up 70 him unperocived and shot
I'm lnal.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-05

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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-05

A MoDEL LOVE LITTER Without, in
ferrinsg that the epistle was the property OF
c>ne al our legislative solons, Roundabout
:; mplv states that the following was picked
m +, on the floor Of the House yesterday
NEw ORLEANs, 1874
Ne Ds1-I write 3oQ afew-Lius. II you
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am very sorry that you are mad with will
never speak. TO hsey eny more. Whnte me
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deed and Is gour father and mother wei and
We found yea name out very easy With out
any trnble II gou can com whrite me . few
Inns and IS you cond to take as to the place
where You sid II not Iet os know that lam
very sorry that sou aro mad whit me about
Lisey. That 1rould not forget him about
I hat ans I would allsuay BE frcndleY %
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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-05
PURLIo SCHOOL AFFAIRs.

We clip the following from a couple Of
our exchanges:
The president of the board of school di-
rectors has been officially informed by o. N.
Hollingsworth, State Superintendent Public
Instruction, that there can be no distribu-
ton of the school fund until further legis-
latiOn is had to that end. Also, that
teachers certificate is good only in the
county where issued, under the present law.
DIR. w. w. Urban, president of the school
board, has received communication from
o. n. Holhngsworth, Superintendent Pub
lie Istruction, saying that hereafter teach
ers Of public schools viii be paid promptly.
A STATESMAN reporter showed these para
graphs to the Superintendent of Public In
struction, and the following was in sub
stance the facts elected from Mr.. Hollings-
WORTH In regard to the matter of teachers
being paid promptly, it is known that the
last or Thirteenth Legislature made an APP
preparation of $500, 900 for the purpose of
paying teachers during the scholastic year
beginning the first of September, 1873, and
closing the thirty-frst of August, 1874.
The law required that the scholastic census
of each county should be taken and re-
turned to the Comproller's Office, before
there could be any apportionment of this
$500, 900. But there was no provision in
the law for paying for the taking of the
scholastic census, and hence many counties
have neglected to report such census. This
necessitated legislation upon that subject
before the apportionment of the $500, 600
could be made. A bill was introduced and
has passed the House, authorizing the SUI
perintendent of Public instruction to make
an apportionment to each county in the State
out of the $500, 900 appropriation, upon the
basis of the best data in his Office, taking
for it the census returns according to
the provisions of the present school law;
and where no returns have been made,
then to take the next best data. The bill
went to the Senate and was amended, but
the House refused to concur, and it is proba-
BILE there will be no superintendent made
unless the two houses come to conference.
upon the question.
The amount OF available school fund
remaining in the Treasury is constant
ly fuctuating. There is at this time
about $4,000 of this fund on hand
subject to the superintendent so soon
as provision for the same is made But
as the available school fund is paid in
through the general revenue and by interest
on school bonds, coming in at all times, it
remains that there viii be succession of
to the respective coun-
ties from time 70 time. When the school
fund is apportioned to the counties, the
county superintendent approves the vouch-
ers of teachers aud draws his warrant upon
the county treasurer in favor of the teacher.
There is no necessity for the sending of
vouchers of teachers to the superintendent,
but the vouchers of school directors have
to be sent to the chief Office. Sixty cOun-
ties have sent. in either full or partial re-
turns. One hundred and five are to be
heard from. $50
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-27
The Children's Jubilee.

A GRAND SuCCEss.-AN EVENING OF SONG,
SENTIMENT AND PLEASURE.
The success which attended the Chidren's $
Jubilee last evening, tor the benefit OF the
hrandywine Nj. L. Sunday School, shows
the music OF children will never fail to draw
large audience. Erery seat IN the Opera
House was occupied, and many had no
other alternative than 10 stand 10 the out
side aisles.
4 raised platform was erected on the rear
part of the stage and gradually sioped back
until the top tier Of seats reached the sus-
pended scenery. Upon these seats were ar
| ranged nearly 400 happy rosy hued children.
The most OF whom were dressed IN white,
! with here and there a red or Llue dress
| appearing, al if to lend additional enchant-
ment To tho already bright and dazzling
scene ot life aud beauty.
| J. W. Todd, Tho musical director and
Superintendent at lhe Sunday School repre-
sentei, WAS IN his happiest mood, "a he
entered upon Tue work of going through
with the performance of the programme.
! +. GlascoW's Orchestra with an accompa-
niment of q piauo and two organs. furnished
| the main insti " meutal IN usc OF the evening.
Miss Anna Jeheris presided at the piano
and Eddie Muhlbausen and Miss Alice OGle
at the two organs. Beside them, Mr.. Todd
had an organ on the stage, at which he him
self presided, aud assisted In the sin ging OF
solos aud duets by the children.
| Variety being tue spice OF lie, there was
no scarcity OF it In the exercises. sho owing
great care 10 the selection OF ofsomethl Ing W hich
would please the most fastidious ear tor
| music.
The solos, duets, choruses Dialogues. &C.,
| were perfect; some amusluR 3. others pathetic,
still others thrilling In their character. but
where all done their parts SO we'll distinc.
tons would be invidious.
II is proper, however. to note the sweet
singing OF the opening chorus. called the
Welcome Greeting" Willie Calhoun, q
small, bright eyed lad made the opening
address, which was . very neat and appro-
pirate composition and fnsly spoken by
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-27

PoLIcE CAsEs.-John Taylor, last night, went
into the store of John Bruce, No. 20l L. Front
street, and acted in u very disorderly manner. Mr.
Bruce elected him, aud in his struggles Taylor
broke Two panes Of glass. Ohicer Hettrick came
along. arrested Taylor, and took him to the City
Hall cells. TINS morning he was fined IS and costs
an held TO bail in the sum OF $500, to keep the
Edward Leary, COL, arrested by officer Leag
for disoruerly conduct, was fined IS and costs,
peace.
Patrick Haughey was arrested by officer Legg
for drunkenness, aud was fined dfty cents and
| costs.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-27

The DELAWARE GAZETTE Besides its usual
array OF attractive editorial, local and general
Jews, the DELAWARE GAZETTE for this week,
contains full and interesting account OF the
burglars escape and Big Franks" recapture
Persons wishing to send an account OF the affair
to their friends, can do no better than purchase
copy of the weekly GAZETTE, which Is now tor
sale, at all the news stands. and at this Office
Price five cents per copy, wrapped ready fol
mailing Per year, 81 in advance.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-27

PAY YOUR WATER TAXEs-We again urge all
who have not yet paid their water taxes, 10 do SO
at once After February 2Sth, an additional tive
per cent will bs added to the face OF the bill,
making len per cent. extra which all delinquents
must pay, There is no use in delaying this mat
ter, as tue taxes must be paid in the end, else
the parties must do without Brandywine water
The last day of grace expires March Slst, and in
all cases where tax has not been paid BY this date
the ferrules will be drawn, and the supply of wa
ter cut OF. BY paying at once parties will save
much trouble. st,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-27
TIE CowHIDING AFFAIR.
THE YOUNG NAN SUES THE WOMAN, rUT FAIL 5
TO PRESS THE CASE.

THE YOUNG MAN SUES THE WOMAN, nuT FAILS
TO PRESS THE CASE.
We mentioned. yesterday, tie cowhijiug of
u young man, on Market street, between Eignth
and Ninth, Wednesday night, by an indignant
female. Yesterday the young man, whose name
Is Robert Ames, appeared before Esquire Frazer
and preferred charges against the woman. Catha-
rine A. Mitchell, as foliows; For committing an
assault and battery on him, us mentioned for
disturbing his peace following him on the streets,
and interfering with him while on his way 10
work. He also stated that she attacked him with
a cowhide last week at Chestnut and Adams
streets. The Woman was at the squires office
last night, ready for trial. but Ames did not ap-
pear against her. Ames 10 q married man, and
his wife resides in Philadelphia.
In September last, Miss Mitchell appeared be-
fore Esquire Frazer and preferred charge OF
bastardy upon Ames. The latter gave the nsces-
sary bonds for future appearance, hut ths charge
was afterwards found to De groundlsss, and tas
case was dropped.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-27
sOCIg grlRs.
MexrINes THIS EVENING.

Fsirfax Lodge. No. s, l o o F., at obi Fell
ows' Hall. Sd and King Sts.
Columbia Lodge. No. 2G y o r. at Odd
Fellows Hall. Sd aud King Sts
Delaware Tribe, No. l, l M. at Red Mems
Hall, 4l5 Market.
chanics' Hall, 2l9 King st.
Rescue Council, No. 3, Jr., o U A M, at Hail
9Th and Market st.
Lady jefferson Home Communion, at Hall 5Oi
Market st.
Excelsior Lodge. No Z. X OF p, at knights o
Pythias Hail. 2ll Market st.
Washington Camp, No. l, P o of A, at No
Clarys Building, 81 foor. Market 81. above 9TH.
WILMINGTON Mutual Aid Society, ct Fifth ant
Market streets, third story front.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-27

FREIGHrs on TUE W x W.-The following
freights from the Pennsylvania Central Rail
road, at Pomeroy, came over the Wilmington
X Western Railroad yesterday Two cars of
lumber, j. d. Cranston, Neport one ear of
shingles for the same; one car of lumber for
Il. +. Taylor i Bro, vii. one ear of lime for
Hockessln: The freights for Pomeroy were
three cars of narrow gauge trucks, for the
Parker & Kain Railroad Pa, and two ars of
car wheels
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-27

FIRE--Eariy this morning, about two o'clock
a ire broke out IN a frame carpenter shop, near
the corner of Taylor and Klrkwood streets, owned
by George W Tiudall. The building wasa tem-
porary structure, and was put up during the re-
cent erection of row OF houses in this vicinity
At the time of the fire it contained a number OF
sash aud door frames. and various tools, all oi
which were destroyed, together with the building
before the Fire Department could get into service
The loss " i'll probably reach 5000
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-27

DIssATIsFIEn-Thes Smyrna Times says; 1t Is
announced that the Marshaps sale OF Lowbers
property, recently, at the Mlddleto WI Hotel, does
uot give general satisfaction. Some Of the credi-
tors complain that the Marshal did not comply
strictly with the law in the case, and there WAS
even some talk Of a legal investigation, but most
of the parties disposed to let the matter rest.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-27

recently Of wilmir gtop, was dangerously. if not
fatally Injured on the ct. Louis & Cairo X. r.. at
town called Dagoyne, Illinois, about three weeks
ago. He was struck by passing locomotive. He
Is being properly cared for by the Odd Fellows. he
being member Of Morning Star Lodge, Of Smyr-
ma He had been West several months.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-27

STOLEN CHICKENS. the police headquarters
are several pairs OF chickens which the police
picked up, from places where they bad been drop
ped by closely pursued chicken thieves. TIE
owners of the fowls can probably obtain them by
applying at the hall The police are after the
thieves, and will probably catch some of them ere
loug.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-27

THE SMYRNA SOCIAL L-[Communcatedl J.
"Our Final Welcome" came Off last night,
and it was the grandest affair that has
eyer taken place liz our town this season. The
fairests women and the bravsst men thai ever
graced the floor of any Hall were present.
The ladies were elegantly attired in the
most fashionable costumes that could be got
ten up, and The gentlemen acquitted them
selves in manner that defeslcompettion.
The Hall was elegentIy decorated with the
American flag, &c. T. f. j.
Smyrna Del, Feb, p.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-27

PoMBRoY's LECTURE We call attention, for
the last iime TO the lecture in the Grand Opera
House, this evening, by p" Brick Pomeroy, on
"Munhood" Mr.. Pomeroy is an eloquent lectur-
er, and his subjest is one interesting to all There
fore we hope large audience will assemble to hear
him, feeling assured treat is in store for ALI who
20
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-27

WILL REMovE- On Monday next, the work
of removing the Postoffce back to its permanent
location. in the Custom House, Sixth and King
streets. will commence. The improvements in
the latter building have been fully noticed in
these columns.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-27

SHERIFF SALE.-Sheriff Armstrong, on We'd
nesdsy sold at public sale, the property Of Philip
Combs, on Second street, between French and
Walnut, consisting OF a large three-story brick
house. It was purchased by Germanla Building
aud Loau Association, for $6, 200.