The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-22

rich rev..r,l ..rour Efforts in the prosperity
!. and bsn,s.-,ss Of cur people and the great
ness NJ glory n our beloved State.
~, -lust reinetnlas.-si--s-sti--ss .-.1-ll.-s-
~ nr.ctical era That abstract princi-
- l.ifren Of practical results, ind no
lfa1-sr IN the popular mind. The people
4 asmand facts results. The world j.
knowing around them and If they
stand still, the party in power will
Justly be held responsible. They cannot
see the excellence of principles which keep
them in the rear while Others arc ADVANCING
in the general march Of improvement
Hence the political party which would com
mend its principles to popular favor must
show by It's works. by the results it accom-
plishes when in power, that it stands upon no
platform of dead distractions, but upon liv-
ing, moving principles, in full harmony with
sne spirit OF the age, having the form Of ex
panslon and adaptation to the changing con-
ditions Of society, fully capable Of meeting
It's wants and responding 10 its demands in
al the phases It may assume. A govern
mens adhering in It's operations closely to
constitutional Instructions; marked by vigor
Of administration, as well as the strictest
honesty and economy; giving perfect pro-
lection to life, liberty and property, by a
vigorous enforcement OF the laws: advanc-
ing the moral and intellectual condition Of
the people by means Of common free schools.
filling the country with population by means
of an immigration policy which shalldctive-
ly promote the object; literally fostering by
friendly legislation, the construction of
railroads which shall give rzpid and cheap
transportation to the production OF the
country; and maintaining the honor and
credit of the State by paying the public
debt, and mourning no debt in future, with
ou,at the same time providing specific fund
Tor its payment, is demanded by the times
and the people of Texas, and nothing less
will satisfy them. Let US respond fully TO
this call of duty and patriotism, and pre-
pare to acquit ourselves OF the duties and
responsibilities now devolving, and To be
devolved upon us, in such manner that
hereafter when the great tribunal Of the
people shall pass Judgment upon our acts, it
shah find not only their liberty preserved,
but their material prosperity and the power
and greatness of the State advanced.
The attainment of these grand results need
involve no accumulation of public indebted
ness, or the imposition Of further burdens
upon our people On the contrary, care
full administration of our government, adj
ded to a prudent Outstanding Of our re-
sources, and due attention to proper re-
tIenchment of all unnecessary expenditures,
will enable us to secure not only these but
other blessings TO our State and people, and
at the same time enable ms 20 take from their
shoulders large portion of the load of tax
alton now resting on them The healthy
development superinduced by wise admin
istration Of these essential measures will add
new sources to our revenues each day, and
thus in a manner furnish the means neCes-
sary for their due execution. Demanded
alike by the exigencies of the hour and the
united voice of our people, their successful
Inauguration must command our early and
assiduous attention and our most untiring
energies. Standing to-day in the threshold
of new era in the history of our State, our
thoughts naturally recur to the past with its
| checkered vista of storms and sunshine.
We remember the privations, hardships,
struggles and victories of the fathers, the
gradual advancement of civilization and the
building up of waste places, the develop
ment Of our resources, the increase of pop
ulation, and we look around us to-day and
find, as a reward for steadfast devotion and
constant toll and effort, State the peer of
any in this proud commonwealth of States.
We love Texas because we have, day by
day, watched her growth and contributed
I III lNAl u nCA ObNOlOilliGIt. IL -
the home Of our nativity or adop-
ton, and we cheerfully lay upon
her altar the purest treasures of our
| hearts devotion. Her government and the
administration of her laws receive our most
jealous watchfulness, because committed
to our hands by her people. But we do
not forget that part of our sovereignty is
lodged elsewhere, and that as patriots we
owe duties and obligations to another au-
thority, which in its sphere equally demands
our loyalty and devotion. AS Texans we
stand by Texas, as American citizens we
stand by the Union, and are prepared to
peril our lives in defense of our national
government, its interests and its honor, as
Texans have done before. Its interests are
ours, its prosperity is ours, and to us be-
longs part ct least of its glory and its
greatness. Side by sie3e-yy.iissllr cur sister
States we have labored for the achieve
ment of a common result-the development
and advancement of our common country.
And Texas will prove no laggard in the
race, but with the stride of young giant,
will press forward to to the fulfllment of
her every duty.
Fellow-citizens of Texas, this day I as
sumo the high trust to which you have
called me. Chosen by a portion of my fell
low-citizens of one political belief, | am
not unmindful of the fact that Others of diff
fercnt faith are citizens of Texas and equally
entitled to the benefits and blessings of
good government. We must forget the pas
sions and prejudices of the past, and vie
with each other, only in generous emula-
ton; to subserve the true interests, of our
glorious State Invoking the charity and
forbeaance of my fellow-citizens and hum
bly, asking the favor and guidance of
Almighty God, announce to you my ac-
ceptance of the responsible duties devolved
upon me, and my unwayering determine
ton, so far as in me lies, to so discharge
them that the interests and liberties of our
people wilt be protected and preserved, and
the honor and glory of Texas advanced.
Senator ETath moved that the Senators
retire to the Senate chamber Adopted.
Senator billiard moved that the sergeant
alarms he instructed to employ sufficient
force to prevent the Senate chamber from
any intrusion tonight. Adopted.
The President of the Senate pro TEN intro
duced to the Senate the Lieutenant Cover
nor elect, as the future President of the
Senate and after thanking Senators for the
honor and politeness they had shown him,
he resigned his seat to Lieutenant Cover
nor Hubbard. The following were ms re-
marks
Senators During the brief period that
/ have presided over your body, have en-
deavored to make our intercourse pleasant.
While it is gratifying to be able thus to an
nounce ] have hopes that our labors will
result IN good TO the country.
Il thank you, Senators, for your aid and
assistance in the discharge of my duties.
81 nov have the pleasure of introducing
to ynu Lieutenant Governor Hubbard, who,
by the Constitution and laws of the State,
and his election and oath OF Office, is your
presiding officer. +"
LIEUT.. GOV. HUBBARD'S ADDRESS.
The President Of the Senate elect, after
being introduced, said
Ssslat0rs and Representative Of Teza5-
Assuming the Office of Lieutenant Gov
crnor NJ a grave and Derilous crisis in the