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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

For the information of those who desire
to enroll themselves as members Of the as
s0ciation, the secretary deems il proper 20
add to the proceedings the following ex-
tracts from the Constitution, adopted in the
.qty of Houston (for the basis OF its acts),
by the association, on the thirteenth day of
May, 1878, viz: tel
Article 1. All surviving soldiers and sea-
men of the Republic of Texas who were en-
rolled into proper and legally authorized
companies or detachments, or served a term
of duty against Mexicans or hostile Indians,
from the year 1920 up to the annexation Of
Texas to the United States of America in
the year 1915, and were honorably dis-
charged, and produce the proof required by
this constitution, that they served in good
faitht the object for which they've enrolled
or served, shall be entitled to membership
in this association.
Article 2. All citizens who were ap-
pointed by the government or elected by
the people TO positions of trust, from the
year 1920 up TO the twenty-third day Of
April, 1886, shall also be entitled to mem
bership in this association.
IteSoIeed, That the form OF proof required
to secure membership in the clubs in this
association shall be, documentary evidence,
such as discharges, bounty warrants for
land from the government for services, do
nations of land for participation in any Of
the battles; and in the absence Of any of
these proofs, under oath, by two or more
persons, of the services claimed by the
party desiring in either class.
CHAs. MASON, Secretary.
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c. c. De Witt native Of and immirnted
from Missouri, 1895; aged So; posiofice,
Gonzales.
Edward Evans Ohio, immiaTated 1898
aged So; p0stotlice, WrightsborO.
Miles 5. Bennett, New York, immigrated
1888; aged 90; postofice, Concrete, De.
Witt county.
A. w. Pouncy, Georgia immigrated
1874; aged Gt years; postofice, Wnghts-
boro, Gonzales county.
@. G. Wiseman, Mississippi immigrated
1895; aged 5S years; postoliiee, Wintoh,
Gonzales county.
w. X. Hargis South Carolina, immi-
grated 1881 aged 60 years; postotiice, Con
zales.
H.B. Little6eld, Maine, iuiniigrated 1885; /;
aged 63; postollicn, Gonzales.
David i. Smith, Connecticut, immigrated
lS40s aged 81 years; postoliice, Gonzales
w. II. Kelley, tennessee inlmigrated
1889; aged SO years; postofice. Gonzales
j. X. Williams tennessee. immigrated
1857; aged So years; postoihce. Gonzales.
James I. Matthew, Island ol Trinidad,
British West Indies, immigrated 1871 aged
53 years; postoffico, Gonzales.
Felix Chenanlt, kentucky, immigrated
1888; aged 81 years postofiice, Gonzales.
Charles Mason, Georgia, immigrated 1884
aged 90 years; postoIiice, Gonzales.
james Ramsey, Scotland, immigrated,
1S4l; aged 90 years; postoflice, Gonzales.
George w. Whitehead, Louisiana, immi-
grated 1913; aged 80 years postofllce, Con.
zales.
On motion of Col. Turner, the meeting
now adjourned 70 tho first Monday in May
next, at P. NJ, at this place (court house,,
Gonzales.
A. II. JoNEs, President.
CHAs MASON, Secretary.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

There is a most important and response
ble duty which the oficcCs of Texas have
to perform at this time, and it must not be
overlooked nor neglected. After years Of
sO-caIled government, in which the citizens
Of the State had to submit 70 the subver-
sion Of their rights and privileges, and were
made to feel the CALLING ySke of taxation
and peculation without the ability to shape
the one or prevent the other. the real citi-
zeas Of the State, the bone and sinew Of
the country, have once more the destinies
Of the people in their own hands, and must
50 manage the Affairs ss 10 eject the great
est good 20 all classes and Localities, without
favor, fear or partiality. They have elected
Senators and Representative Ehoare called
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

'sTHE TwH SEsTERs- 1.-THE Adjutani
General is anxioVs for information which
viii enable him to get The Twin sisterz, =
two cannon which we're presented 10 the
RePublic Of Texas By the citizens Of Gin
Cinnati. Recent paragraphs hayecalled his
sstcntioa 10 the fact that they are missing,
and he therefore desires that such inquiries
shall be made a. viii LEAD 70 their discovery.
TIE press Of the State viii pleasecsll atten-
ton to the fact -that- they have not been
found, and give such information as will
enable him % recover them
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soROLAsTrO CENSUS.


1t is matter of great Importance to the
citizens of the State that the scholastic CEN
sus in each county should be completed as
soon as possible. There seems to have been
inexcusable negligence on the part of the
trustees in several Of the counties, or else
the number of children who are entitled to
the benefits of the school law would have
been ascertained and reported to the Super
intendent of Public Instruction. Now, tits
near the middle Of March, and yet the pub
lie schools in many places are not open for
the benefit Of the childreR, who are grow
ing up in ignorance, when they ought 70 be
at school improving their minds and receiv-
ing that thorough training which win fit
them to occupy high and responsible posi-
tions in the future. With a school fund
and land which cannot be surpassed by any
other State in the Union, and with every in
ducement to stimulate action, there are, in
certain quarters, remissness and want Of
interest which do not speak well for those
officers whose duty it is to put the school
system in operation.
The State Superintendent IS doing all in
his power to hurry up the reports, which
viii enable him TO make the appOrtionment
contemplated By the law, and 70 take such
steps as may be Necessary to make the law
4 complete success. But, unless cther win
cheerfuIly act in concert with him and push
on the good work, the schoOIs.wilT not, in
many places, be opened before the faIL
Indeed, where they are not already open it
is doubtful whether much instruction could
be impaired before the weather would BE-
come 50 hot As to admonish the trustees Of
the necessity Of closing the schools until
the fan season. But al that can be done
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NEW HAmPsHIRE.

The Democracy if theyhaYe-not carried
New Hampshire, have at least wiped out
the average majority Of 45O0 and thrown
the election for Governor into the Legisla-
turs. BY the constitution Of that State,
the Governor must receive a majority of all
the votes casts if no candidate gets ANA
jority, there is no election by the people.
OF course the Radicals will have some
excuse for their failure, but the real truth
is the people have found out that that party
is huge failure and swindle. be
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

THE GOyaEnoE isveTy sanguine that the
financial embauassmonts of the STATE viii
be speedily removed. Says that be has as
surances Of such character as leave no
doubs about his having the necessary funds
to meet and fsy OF the gOating debt within
TIE time specified IN his letter.
We understand that IN view Of the fact,
varrahts have aIFsady risen, and cannot be
bought fOr les than ninety cent.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

THE selden IRWIN Continuation Company,
now playing at the Opera HOuse, equals, il
it does not excel, any company that has
ever visited our city. On tonight the
{" Hidden Hand" viii be produced. We
regret that the weather has been 90 bad
since this company has been playing, as to
prevent the eattendance of many who delight
in visiting places of amusement. Give them
a crowded house tonight, and, our word for
it, you viii be highly pleased. ~
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Capt. Aaron .Burns2Ik Long and Event.
q. .,trl i 1ul Life Closed,

- . U. y = b.. F.
Z This old Galvestonian, who died at twelve
O'Clock ON Tuesday night, at the residence
of his son, Mr.. Henry Burns, came to Texas
in 1885, being then fifty-two years of age.
He was born at Marcus Heck Delaware
county, Pennsylvania, in December, 1887,
and was consequently in the eighty-seventh
year of his age Whenhe died. His long life
was checkered with incidents that would
render his Biography highly Interesting il
it could be fairly written. He was in the
United States gunboat fotills in the war Of
1912, as Lieutenant in the cutter Gen.
Green, employed in the defense of Della
ware Bay. His life was spent principally at
sea, and he had visited nearly all the prin-
cipal ports of the world, including the ice
of the Russian coast, and the hot regions
of Western Africa
He came to Texas in 1895, on the schooner
Flash, with Capt. l.. A. Falvel and Col.
James Morgan. He took command of the
schooner Kosiusco, and, was at New Wash
ington, on Galveston Bay, az the time of the
battle Of San JacintO. He had carried up
the cannon used by the Texans in the bat
tie, and'after the battle took on board the
Kosciuseo tYenty,eight Mexican officers,
who had been captured, and brought them
70 Galveston, and afterwards TO Anahuac.
He was afterward Ieutenant OF company
Of Texas coast guards, under commission
from President Houston. s.ia ~ g 81
He settled in Galveston and held various
commissions, as inspector Of customs, pilot,
portwarden and harborInaster, always dis
charging his duties with accuracy ana fidel-
ity. He enjoyed the full confidence Of bis
fellow-citizeas, and had many warm friends
among the old citizens, For the last few
years the infiTmities of age have kept him
IN. seclusioh; but his fast days were cheered
by the kindness Of his deseendants aud the
sympathies OF those who had known him
during the period Of his active life.
9 ne fell Ike autumn fruit that mellowed long;
Even wondered az bccauee he dropped no sooner.
Eate seemed togind- hin aPf0r fOnr-seore year,
Yet freshly ran he on ten winters more;
TIL IKE 4 clock worn Out with eating time,
The wheels Of weary life e. last stood still.
tGal5cstoe No,es.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

THERE are about 1900 justices of the
peace and notaries public in the State and
their commissions are going out daily, as
fast as the evidence of their election and
qualification is received. From the above,
some idea may be formed of the very large
amount of business which is done in the
Secretary of States Office.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

TRUE As GosPEL.-The following, from
the San Diego Union, istrueias gospel, 'hna
applies with equal force TO Texas as 70 Cal-
nornia papers: s .4t
II will always be found that, when news
paper is continually "pitching intoo o
contemporary "the other paper has points
OF merit about II which are Appreciated by
the reading public. The rewspaper which
is constantly attacked by its rivals is sure %
be more prosperous than they II IS better
edited, gives more news and presents iis
news in better shape, Is more reliable, and
thus possesses the largest share of public
esteem and confidence The rule is infasii-
ble Success invariably excites envy, and
detraction Of the successful newspaper
shows how terribly It's rivals arc worried b.
II. One Of the clearest-h headed business
men. we ever knew said that If be wasevef
in any doubt about placing an adv ertisement
in the newspaper Of largest circulation,' Ire
always found.it safe to select the one which
was most frequently attacked By its con
tempofaries.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

Miss NETTIE HoUsToN, one of the sweet
warbIers of Texas, whose pOeticat effusions
have appeared, from time to time, IN the
STATESMAN, is now in the city at the Fitz-
hugh House. She is daughter Of the hero
of San JacintO, whose fame and name will
be handed down by Texans to their latest
posterity May the laurels Of the daughter
be as green and lasting as those of her Illus
trious father. WIZ lf 80
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THE Lexington, 1NTiss.7 Idg1rti.e,. ;,

THE Lexington, Miss Adcertfser says;
Departed this life at their residence in
Holmes county, Mississippi, D. L. Durham,
February 13. and his wife B. NJ. Durham,
February 10, 1874. The former aged "a
years and seven months, and the latter 70
years and seven months. Both were con-
signed to'one' grave. Had been man and
wife nearly fifty years.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

ONE OF THE OLDEST eIr1zENs. .-Mr. jon
athan Anderson, resident Of PanolA cOun-
ty, came to this State in 1913, in the etEenty-
first yearo his age, and has resided in the
State fifty-6ye years. BE is now seventy
SIX years old. Where can be found a eiti-
zen who has been here 50 iongl
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

Mr.. GEORGE WHITAKER, editor of the
B,anet BuElstiH gave rs . call yesterday.
His paper is IN aprosperous condition. he
says that injustice would be done his cOun-
ty by cutting OF a large area 70 Lampasas,
which would cOmpela removal Of the eoun-
tv site. -.,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

TnE Saiti,,el. published at Brownsville,
says that Inspector. Handy seized and
brought in seventeen head Of stock that
were making their way into the interior of
Texas without FIRST reporting at Uncle Sans
Office. The government
intends to put down this stock esesesliEllf
and will make an example Of the parties
engaged in this business i must be put
down, FOR It fosters stealing. Stock 81
stolen IN Mexico and smuggled over befc.
and taken into Texas and traded OF. The
same parties, on their return, win gather up
lot of stray stock IN Texas, without tho
consent OF their owners, and run them into
Mexico, gct nd Of them, and prepare for
another trip. Some men may think that
this Is . legitimate way Of doing business,
but they may End, 70 their cost, that the
way Of the transgressog is lasfd when to-
late
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

JUICE CHNEBERs AcoUTTTED. 1t wiIlbe
seen by reference to the proceedings Of the
Senate, as a high court Of impeachment,
that Judge Chambers was acquitted yester-
day. Aswe have not read the evidence in
the case, it would be wrong to make any
comments on the result arrived at, but
simply to say that the evidence must have
been very weak and wholly insufficient. At
another time, we may refer to the case
again. s.sl su.3
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

A FEw days since it appeared from the
House journals that Mr.. GaIvan had been
added to the Committee on Printing in the
House. This was an error. Il should have
been Dir. Cards, Of Ell PasO.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

Que 20 mAndara a vendeF en- publlea subasta el dla
Lunes / de JuniO proximo las diez de q manana en-
frente dc la odeinA del mayor l0s teFrencs snientes
por los anes anunedos en- e actO de Ia Legslatura A.
riba mencionadO, viz:
Porciones Nos l. 4 s. l. q, IS a. 81 en- cl condado
de Webb cada frente de 100 vHras al oFilln
del Rio Grande y 5000 vaFas fondO Dc dieho rio:
r. BENAVIDRS,
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should be done quickly, and the scholastic
census furnished so that every impeachment
may be removed and the schools opened at
such time and places as may appear de-
sirable.
We hope in a short time to be able to
publish the complete returns of the schol-
astic census Of the whole State.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

Unconditional Certificate No 16 second class, dated
November isli for go acres e land issued 20 the
undersigned BY virtue Of conditional certificate No
county, has been lost and unless heard from within
sixty days after this publication application Win he
made for duplicate. MOSES HRSKEW.
AusrrN, JannsFy 8. ls74 mhls vs.
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We were glad to see Senator Culberson in
his seat on. Thursday He has been absent
for about two weeks, at his home in Jeffer-
son, mi consequence of sickness in his
family. .3sll5,ss sa5 H. isst
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Nh WHLAnD RIcHARDsoN. the veteran
editor Of the Galveston Nsss, is In our city.
We cordially extend to him the use Of our
sanctum.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

THE residences -0l ~. HnsacIl, e Vel
bOn slation, below BtgSs, on tie CehfEaI
RailrOad, hasbeen dssirOged b IRE.
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Nh Wv. Cars h1s retired ffOm TIE
gssksoa CTenn.) CeuFfk. Ms former part
nst wilI eontinus fIis psper.
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[ooMMUxIcArED.l /

1'4 "' AUSTIN, March 1 [, 1874.
Editors Des,6cratsc Statesman pub
lie weigher's bill referred to by "a Granger
in your issue of the tenth instant, has passed
the House. Amended, as it is, voted for
it. 1 never assailed the motives of the
friends of this bill-according to them, at
all times during its discussion, the same
good faith and honesty ofpurposc as l
claimed for myself.
The purpose, however, Of this communi-
cation is to deny the charge made by
"A Granger" ,iHe says: But | am
placed in possession of secret that ac-
counts in measure, for their opposition.
am reliably informed that the Galveston
factors after charging their patrons fifteen
cents bale, receive back from the weigher
from three to five cents a bale ON all cotton
weighed ftr.,
Now, Mr.. Editor, so far as, this charge
applies to the firm moody & Jemison) Of
which am a member, it is simply false
This, khoo, as yourselves; and delicc6 as
to other Galveston cotton factors; for /
never heard the charge made before the CON
sideration OF the bill alluded to.
q If ga Granger" F." will give to the public
his own name, as we'll rs that of his in.
formant, the public can then know how gtob
to believe them.
Respectfully, w. L. MOODY.
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A NEw IizvENTroS.--A Mr. George A.
Gustin, Georgian, residing in Washing
ton, d. c.. has invented a type-writing ma
chine, which may prove to be very val
liable invention. The Atlanta Herald
thus speaks Of It. "The typewriter IS
about the size Of an ordinary sewing ma
chine, and is worked with KEYS similar to
piano keys. II is claimed that an expert
can write with it readily sixty words min
ute, and that 1t can write fully hundred
words q minute. Any person. il IS said
with only two weeks practice, can write
with It faster than with a pen. It can also
manifold, or write two to twenty copies
at once, when desired"
We suggest that the Western Union Tele-
graph Company Immediately order some OF
these machines for Texas, as our experience
convinces us that some improvement is very
desirable in the present style OF copying
telegraph messages for thepress,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

Tx last Of Ehs Thi1ty-afIh and Thirty
sixth Texas reports have ben mailed from
the Secretary Of States oHce.
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TnE STATE Commissioner 81 Maine appoint
"a 10 collect industrial statistics estimafes
the number of manufacturing establishmen
ia the State at over O0OO operatives 55, 900;
annual production fo5, Qo0, ,o0os
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Wash Daniels is Of dark color about forty years Of
age Of low stature and heavy built with three Of his
upper front teeth out. fe12 W3m
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The charter of the B0ens Schuetzen
Verein, Kendall county, has been 6Ied with
the seurtarr Of stafe.
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The Senate, e high court e inpsach-
nent, is pFOcesaing with ths tzial oI Judge
Chambers.
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By the Governor OF the state Of Texas.
$500 REWARD.
To all 20 whom these presents shah come: Whereas
II has been made known TO me that on the aFst day
OF November A. ID. 1871, PAUL JONES was mnr-
dered In Fayette county by one WASH. DANIELS ;
and whereas, the said Wash. Daaiels is q large
and fugitive from Justice,
Now, therefore, J. Richard Coke, Governor OF Texas,
by virtue OF the authority vested In by the COnstitu
tiOn and laws OF said State do hereby offer q reward
OF three hundred dollars for the arrest and delivery
OF the said Wash Daniels 70 the sheriff Of FAYette
county inside the jail door Of said county. y = >
In testimony whereof have hereunto signed
my name, an have caused the great seal Of
tSRALl the State 10 be ahlxed, at the city Of
Austin. this twenty eighth day Of January,
A. ID. 1874. HE ItifH III
Governor.
BY the Governor
A. W. DERERlT, Secretary Of State.
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THE Obis Site Josgaol saysi eve hafe
no doubt the shortest way 70 resumption
would be through the issue pf 400 million
Of ercentacks. That would make green
backs worth about four dollars cord, and
fFe Gfaneers uOuid mix them with their
corn and burn them Cor fueL /"
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DROCLAMATTON
~ ne GovernOr o ths state or Tsxas.


To all TO whom these presents shall come: Whereas
II has been made known % me that the eighth day
OF September A. D. 1891 in Gonzales county In said
State Of Texas, one WILLIAM BALTZELI, did mur-
Bazell IL still At large and iugitiye from justice
Now, therefore, l. Richard Coke, Governor Of Texas
by virtue OF the authority vested In me By the Con
stitutiOn and laws Of this State, do hereby o6er q
reward Of i've hundred dollars for the arrest md deV-
cry OF the said William Bdzel 70 the sheriff Of Con
zales county, inside the Jail door. r3
In testimony whereof / have heFeunto signed
my name and have caused the great seal Of
tsEALl the State TO be Affixed at the city Of Aus
tin this the seventh day Of February. A. ID.
1874.
RICHARD COKE,
Governor.
BY the Governor.
A. W. DEBERET. Secretary Of State.
fefa urQn
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UE1CHTpIIOn.
Andrew shnnleldis ayefeet seven inches high. has
black hair blue eyes, and IL about eighteen years q
age; weighs about is5 pounds.
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Miscellaneous.
MAYORS OFFICE,

City OF Laredo, Texas, Feb. Is, 1874
Pursuant to an ordinance Of the corporation Of the
city OF Laredo passed February q 1874 BY virtue and
under act OF the Legislature Of the State Of Texas
entitled An act 70 authorize the corporation OF La
redo To dispose Of certain lands. to aid in erecting
common school house In said town, approved Febru-
' Narn
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ToTr0m

IL hereby given that win cause to be sold. ct public
Outcry The first day Of Jane next At 10 O'Clock
NJ In front OF the mayors Office, the following de
scbed lands for the purposes provided In the legisA-
tive act hereinbefOre referred 10, viz:
POrciones Nos. l. g s. 4, a, 49, 20 and 81, In Webb
county, fronting 1000 each on the Rio Grande
river. and running back from said river $1,000 varas
for depth
Terms cash In coin R. BENAVIDES
fes6 w3m Mayor OF Laredo
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a CoNGREEslfAN aaked the Inspeciof tlcn-
eral n Be had . ans idee vilaf becsrne Qi
the discrepancy between the number ~
EaiiOns charged 10 the government epd the
n,hber actually issued % the Indians
The Inspector General replied ~ ssking,
- how can ~ Indian agent, With $500 9
wear. make SO, 900, more Or less, after sup
porting himseIlf'