The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-05-14

We publish to- the It to app, ion
the State Of Teas. into eougrc ,iou' dis.
tricts. II Is latter Of hfefest 5 d PED
pie, particularly at this Tine. q ne ean,iis
dates for congressional honOrs wiz soon be
in the field. As the districts are now ar
'ranged, fhe citizens can look around them
and select the most suitable mentor the
position; bat there are 50 many who would
make good Representatives that the great.
difficulty win be in persuading the majority.
to yield their undoubted right to the posi-
ton upon the altar Of an unselfsh patriot
ism. II there Is anything that the United
States can boast of it is the large number
Of able and patriotic men who are al
ways wiling to be sacrificed for their
country's good. But let then. not make.
the mistake Of suppOsing that their
heroic conduct is not appreciated. In
the private walks Of life, around the
areside, they are the theme d. conversation.
And If tears Of gratitude should freely.
flow, We would not have them ignorant Of
their persuasive but mute eloquence though
far away. The trouble, however, which is
increasing, g. how shall they be suitably
rewarded We are not Of that class who
would have them to "blush unseen and
waste their fragrance (taients) on the desert
air, Is they groan in the bitterness of
spirit over black ingratiVude and blasted
hopes. No, let appropriate resolutions Of
condolence and sympathy 50 'Winlthem back
from austere retirement as b induce them
to take the stump in the advocacy Of
human rights and the redress Of human
wrongs. On the hustings their brilliant
intelIects VIII find suitable topics for discus
sion, which will open the broad vista Of the
future to the admiring gaze Of thousands,
and prepare niche in the temple of fame
in which future generations may find eyi-
dence Of their labors Of love in the cause of
popular rights and human freedom. Now
for those who may be called upon, to be-
come candidates, or to stand for congress
sional honors, in spite of their efforts to be
excused, we desire to write few words Of
advice. When you start out and stand be-
fore the people for their ballots, don't
worry them by letting them know Thow
utterly opposed you were to your .ownnomi
nation, and how hard you tried to convince
your friends and thepublic generally that
you were not the man for.the place; (which
may be sol they will at once understand
how much you have sacrificed /; and be pre-
pared to, stand BY you and 60 with you to
the last day. Just let your neighbors and
particular friends fix that up. But give
them your views upon the duties which you
feel called upon to discharge as the servant
Of the people. Let them hear from your
own lips that you believe in equality and
fraternity; that If you should be elected by
their SURFACES that you viii ever be mind
full of the obligations under which you will
be placed to serve them with unselish devo-
ton and to the full extent of your ability
(even if it should be smsID. Tell them
that you condemn the errors Of your prede-
cessors, and that, if you had been there,
such things would not have been done.
Fully impress them with your earnestness
and love of liberty, and fidelity to every
obligation which the Constitution and laws
may impose upon you. Attention to such
little matters will have "a very beneficial
effect, and viii do much to arouse warm
feelings in your behalf. So soon as elected
you will be your own man, and can do as
Won n1ease