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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-01-18
TELEGRAMS FROM WASHINGTON
TO GOV. DAVIS.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE TO FUR
NISH DUPLICATE REPORTS
OF THE ELECTION.
MARKErsTFoRE1GN & DOMESTIC.

GALVESTON, Jan. 11.-An Austin spe-
cial to the News says: The morning
session Of the Senate was called to order,
LieutenanteG Governor Hubbard in the
chair. The eroll being called, quorum
was found to be present. A message was
received from the Governor, asking their
consent to the appointment OfCaptain
George Clark, of Waco, IS Secretary of
State, who WAS unanimously confirmed.
On motion of Senator Ireland, the Senate
went into executive session. Senator
Wood moved that, in addition to the 23
copies OF the three newspapers authors
lied to be supplied, said number be in
creased to 80, and the Houston Age be in,
cluded, and such other papers or paper
published in each Senator's District as
he may desire, the number not to exceed
80 for each Senator. The motion was
lost. .-t. qI i-iiH
Senator Bradshaw offered resolution
that each Senator is entitled to 25 copies
of any paper publishing the proceedings
of this House, and that the Secretary of
the Senate be authorized to contract fol
the same, provided they are furnished at
a cost not exceeding seven cents per copy.
Senator Ireland moved to insert fail
synop.is of the proceedings, which was
accepte1, and the resolution adopted.
Wood amended Bradshaw's resolution
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that each Senator fgrnisli the Secretary
of the Senate with list Of such papers
rs he sdesires to take under this rcsolu.
ton. The resolution and amendment.
was adopted.
Dillard moved that the Judiciary Com
mittee be instructed to consider and re
port to the Senate the day on which an
election should be had by the Legislature
Of the State of Texas for United States
Senator, to succeed the Hon, y. ". Elan.
agan, under an act of Congress rcgus
lating the times and manner Of holding
elections for such Senators. At billiards.
request, IL was referred to the judiciary
Committee.
A joint resolution was received from
the House, which, by motion Of Ireland,
was taken up, rules suspended and
passed on final reading. This is requir
ing justices of the peace to make dupli>
cate election returns of elections. u g
Culberson moved to adjourn till 10
o'clock on Monday. Adopted.
General Steele vas nom mated by Gov.
Coke on Friday evening for Adjutant'
General, but it has not yet como beior,
the Senate. is,
4 DIR. Wallace, of Waco, will probabl.
be superintendent of the lunatic asylum
The Attorney Generals hip has numer-
GUS aspirants.' is" 'F
No changes or transfers of any Stat,
officers have been made yet.
Governor Davis received kilograms lat,
last night, which seemed to decide thi
action on his part.
HousE.-The reading OF the minute
was suspended to allow Epperson to re
port from the committee on the joint res
olution recurring justices Of the peace t,
make duplicate returns of the vote TO
State officers and the amendments. Tn
committee offered substitute authorizin.
the Governor and Attorney.G General t.
receive secondary evidence of the vote
cast for Comptroller, Treasurer, &C., IN,
to declare the resolution which is legal
lied. The substitute passed under sus
pension of rules. s.,
GALVESTON, Jan. 17.-One ,hundre,
cases of small pox are reported in Hous
, ton.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 17.---Noon- Cotto
fiat; Uplands sgd; Orleans sgd.
NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Gold 1114. Cot
ton market weak Uplands 1Gi Orlean
16g.
GALVESTON, Jan. II Gold 112. Cot
ton market quiet; Good Ordinary 13i
= Middllpg 16.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-01-18

Indian delegations to Washington
seems to be the order Of the day.
There is not a half dozen of naked
filthy lazy savages banded together
anywhere in our western wilds, for
the purpose of stealing and murder,
but have their Representatives in
Washington. This is to be taken as
the most hopiul evidence they have
given vet of final giving in to the
civilization by which they are sur,
rounded, God pity the poor savage
OF the plains, when his brother at
Washington gets hold of him.
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TwOTII0UsAND NINE HUN
DRIED AND SENTEEN MAJORITY.

II there was anything wanting be>
fore the counting of the votes by the
Fourteenth Legislature Co convince
the world that the PEOPLE of Texas
desired TO rid themselves Of the late
Radical State Government, the result
ss summed up in the caption of this
article would have furnished 1T most
clearly and oonclusiyely. Out OF one
hundred and twenty-seven thousand,
one hundred and eightY-two votes,
Richard Coke received eighty>fve
thousand, Eve hundred and forty.
nine. Could any language enunciate
in stronger terms the determination
Of the people of great State to
bring about. a change? Here Is no
mere handful of uneasy snd dissatis-
fed people. acting in a, spirit of cap.
tious opposltion,s but the voice Of
q strong and determined people
speaking ip thunder tones, and
saying to the world end to the peo,
pie of this nation, WE WILL BE FREE
and no petty legal technicality shal
cheat us out of our rights.
Would 1t not be we'll for the de-
feated faction in the State, as we'll al
the National Government, to heet
this positive and strongly enunciatet
declaration, coming ss it does, from
a people against whom there is N,
charge, who have not brought abou
this great result by a single act o
violence, fraud or lawlessness, bu
who met at the polls in . solid pha
lanx and dignifedly and decently sen
up to the Capitol this almost unpar
allelled protest against the conduct @
affairs in this State by the factiol
who have ruled it so long with a ro,
| Of iron .t.
This unprecedentedly large major
ity will stand at the back Of Go,
Coke, and will make his Governmen,
4 by its moral. weight linvulnerabl
against the embittered shafts of ou
defeated foes. 1t will strengthen hi
hands and nerve his heart to go for
ward in his clearly defined path feal
ing no enemy or power, and account
able to no one except the peopl
themselves, and their written and &C
cepted constitution. A great peopl
have thus become free by their ow
act; it now becomes their duty t
show themselves worthy this grea
boon. We have the utmost conf
dence that this worthiness will b
shown in every way, and the new or
der of things will usher in an era {
public confidence, good understand
Ing and prosperity, that we have lon
been strangers to.
! Nearly forty-three thousand ma
ljarity. Was ever handwriting!:plaine
on the walls offs political fabric, sine
the world began a,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-01-18

The State Journal backs down from
the hopeless struggle and isnow talk.
ing about railroads, strikes and the
like. On the l4th, at Austin, the
principal subject that engaged public
attention, according to the Journal,
was "the great industrial struggle"
Come, come, Mr.. Journal, we want
both sides of the gubernstorial mud.
die. 4f Hai FU sttpt
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-01-18

The House of Representatives at
Washington sre about to dabble for>
mally in the whisky question, it
seems. There is certainly no other
body of men in the land who
know more of the evils of intenper-
ance than do our Congressman, many
Of whom have been laboring assidu,
ously for life time to put it down
whisky, not intemperance. They are
martyrs to the cause. H'"
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-01-18

The Galveston News, with its usual
consistency, commends the action of
Pennsylvania in renewing her Con-
stitution," but is bitterly opposed to
the renewing" plank in the Demo
cratic platform Of Texas. What is
sauce for '.sturdy old Pennsylvania"
is not sauce, but bane for sturdy
young Texas. Is not this fair de-
duction, neighbor
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-01-18

Caleb Gushing does not know
whether to 60 to Spain or not. and
we don't Care whether he does or not.
1t would net be much of a calamity
If he concludes to, retire altogether
from the public service OF his country.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-01-18

Governor Coke's Inaugural Is an
able document, and il only q continu-
alton OF the sentiments 30 ably re-
peated time and again during the
late canvass. We will give it to our
readers next week, as our space is too
much crowded this morning with
matter that could not be deferred
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-01-18

The Mexican Vetrans, Cheap
Transportation Womens Rights,
and Pstenteesj Conventions were all
In sessienin Washington On the 18th,
and it wasn't much of a day for the
business either.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-01-18

The Mexican War Vetrans are be-
ing toasted and toasted by all CLASSES
Of people at the National Capitol.
Their convention "lays over" the wo>
mans in interest 1t seems.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-01-18

The Mexicsn Congress adjourned
on the 18th. There is said to be a
strong opposition forming against
President Lerdo de Tejado. The peo-
pie of our sister republic have not
had q national muss for several
months, and they are tired of mac
tivity. 3hi ia aaH i.7 'f| ftF
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-01-18

The Legislature of Georgia passed
resolutions on the 18th deploring the
action Of one Of their representatives
in Congress on, the salary grab.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-01-18

The Jasper Newsboy and the Gal
weston Civilian desire an exchange
with the ExANINRR. Certainly, gen
tlemep, with. pleasure; and we ven
ture to hope that our intercourse for
the next twelve months will be mu
tually ber eficiaL
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-01-18

sg Much curiosity is felt as to who
will be.the next selection for the va
cant char Of Chief Justice. Ifmate>
rial is, SO very scarce, we would be
willing and might be- induced to
spare one Of our brilliant young law.
yers to the use Of the nation.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-01-18

Lieut.. Gov. Hubbard's inaugural
speech ID Just such an one as We might
expect from the genial, able and pop
plar Hubbard. Long life TO him.
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WACO, SUNDAY JANUARY ls.
The sum Of the taxable property o.
Georgia il, said to be $2so,ooo, ,ooe.

Col Trabcl, Of Georgia, represents
the interests OF Georgia in the Cheap
Transportatien Convention now in
session In Washington.
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FOR SALE OR RENT.

THE HOWE DRUG STORE, on the East side
Of the Public Square. Apply TO
jansd2m FLINT & GRAHAM.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-01-18
"LANKo CAssADAY,.

Has opened and furnished the above SALOON in
a sump'uous manner, where he will be glad to re
ceiye and entertain the lovers ofthis manly sport
IN hospital manner. His BAR is furnished with
the best Liquors in Texas. jand&wti
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1874-01-18

NO CHANGE:IN DEPARTMENT. OFF,
Fa' GERS YET.
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BY telegraph

DIR. WALLACE lFOK SUPERINTEN-
DENT OF LUNAIIC ASYLUM.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-10-07
PUBLIC OPINION.

The fact that an aspirant for public Office is
OF fortune should certainly be no objection to be
urged against him. But Is ruinous to everything like
liberty and fairness and business In Republican
country for money to be the c0atTSng power IN the
The Republican party has done some unwise
things upon finances, put general thing 1t has
been consistent, and all classes Of the community.
stability to III there is the slightest prospect that
there would be any stability whatever II the Democracy
were in power.-lWashington Republican (RepJ
The fact is, the Democratic party cannot be
trusted because 1t 10 still revengefu and radical
ever Its hereses IN many Of the States while the Re-
which they have sprung radical vaines and hatreds
as bad In their consequences treason secession and
Sope q the nation rests In the Virtues Of
the Independent party Of the people-lSacramento
Union Qnd)
What the South needs is to be made to
understand and recognize once for all that the
frees that he citizen; that his right fixed
and immutable. and that reconstruction must and shall
be accomplished on the basis Of equal rights and
sal suffrage and other basis. This principle
lmpregDabe truth itself and 1t better that the
whole South should be made bowling wilderness than
that of should be-
Journal (Rep)
What is known of Kellogg and his doings
tica friends to look with distrust and close scrutiny
upon his defense against charges OF corruption profit
g ar Seafns and since he demands it, let this nan
cal question DO strictly Investigated Either Kellogg or
most reckless and unDushing in Louis
Democrat (RepD
While there can be no doubt that the Third
Term movement Is being sssiduously worked up, and
in 1876 there Is certain efficient cause which may
to Se o s,
people, by their votes at the coming elections emphs
sze their opposition both to the corrupt party now in
will gradually wane II the Republican party Is sus-
tanned at the elections. however, the Third Term issue
VIII be squsrely presented In ise-Detroit Free Press
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-10-07

traitors" bolters" and "renegsdes" year or two
ago. have received regular nominations for political
ain old times" The Elmira Gasette says, ITO
be District-Attorney was OF the highest honors
which lawyers could attain" 1t urges the Republicans
to select candidate worthy to succeed Vincent
Mathews. Hiram Gray. William North. William Max
WELL and Aaron Konkle.
The Republican Convention of Broome
County met yesterday at Binghamton and nominated
George Sherwood for reelection TO the Assembly j. P
Mcdonald for District Attorney, and L. Spaudlng for
Overseer OF the Poor.
Mr.. AlvOrd is good naturally twitted by The
Syracuse Courier for his readiness 20 with the tide
1t expects yet to find him the Temperance ticket and
he is like the postmaster in western village Of
this State, who held his place under Lincoln, Johnson
and still holds it under Grant Glow do You manage
to hold your position when administrations and parties
are changing so - inquired friend. "AhW SAID the
postmaster, would like Administration or
| party that can change faster than cam
The claims of rival delegations caused Q
stormy scene at the Democratic Convention held at
| Caverack. Columbia County. senator Tray sought
to persuade delegate that he telling the truth by
| pointing navy revolver at him. Cries Of /" don't
shoot" "put him out" "muzzle him." followed. and
many delegates cautiously withdrew. or hid under the
tables constable and two deputy sherifs at length
| convinced Mr.. Ray that he was out Of order.
The Hon. Martin /. Townsend was nomi-
mated for Congress yesterday at the Republican Con-
vention IN Troy. Mr. townsend whose election seems
assured, the XVIIth District being strongly Republican,
s native Of Hancock Mass. and is Ia his cath year.
After graduation at Williams College he settled in Troy
where he has resided 40 years, practong law. He
Democrat but supported the Free 6on ticket in 1s4S.
and became Republican when the party was organ
lied. In 1869 he was candidate the Republican
ticket for Attorney General, with Horace Greeley Tor
Controller. He Is Regent OF the University.
Gerrit Smith, in q letter on the State cam
pagn, opposes the election Of Mr.. Tiden in order to
keep the Democrats out Of power He assails the Re-
publican party for its cOwardce In not passing the Civil
Rights BILL but he he cannot support temperance
ticket while there Is danger Of the Democratic party
acquiring control.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-10-07

IA. AZ i,l.feeling 40 eagerly canvassed on TINS sae
cause ayen mentioned In his hearing at st. feters-
n we were at liberty TO mention the nsuai mann
pst,ons of personal regard given by the Emperor IN
tess"s leave OF Gov. Jewell, We could not only uspvso
ma sensational cauard, but, We fear increase tne
nhsnniness OF the marplots, who hoped Tor very o
ssrent Termination Of his mission
, President Grant and party arrived at OF.
.n,. Tnesaav night. Their special was detached
o the train on reaching St. Louis and taken over
che bridge aud through the tunnel On reaching the
Cns,omnouse excavation the train stopped and the
marty had fine view of the work on the foundation
Smaiis witch were illumined BY calcium hghts Iue
49,. .rao,"d rho President with cheers. Quite
na%Sor Of the Presidents personal friends ana several
& nn'n FOE tunnel Yesterday the President and
Mr. Bore rode the Fair visited The various s de-
res sd themselves much pleased with the exhibition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-10-07
THE CHICAGO WATER SUPPLY TESTED BY THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT..

CHICAGO, Oct. 8.-The Fire Department of
this city to-day tested the water supply In order that
Gen. shaer who is examining the workings of the
Chicago Fire Department In the interest Of the New
York insurance companies. might have an opportunity
to judge for himself Of the suciency Of water In the
business portion Of tho city. The management was
placed under D. j. sweenie First Assistant Fire Mar
sha acting Chief during the absence Of Marshal Ben
ner, and the test was made under the super
vision Of the Fire COMMISSIONER, committee appoint
ed by the Fire Underwriters, and committee Of tho
Citizens Association. There were II engines engaged
and the test was continued all morning, there being
three trials. At the OF MadisOnst and Michigan
six engines could not be supplied from reservoir
by an 8inch ppe At the OF State and Washing
tOn-sts, with the size OF feedpipe, supplied how
ever by 24inch main, thesuppy OF water was eoun-
dant The result showed that the supply OF wa
ter was abundant ut points and deficient at others
The service pipes seem to be large enough but the mains
In some places small Additional trials are TO
made until the amount of water that can be supplied
each important point in the city Is exactly ascer
fair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-10-07
POINTS IN THE STATE CAMPAIGN.

The Onondaga Democrats nominated William
A. Beach Of Syracuse for DistrctAtorney Saturday
He was once a candidate for Surrogate and polled
heavy vote.
The Prohibition County Convention which
met at Greeley Hall 10 Syracuse Saturday nominated
4. A. Hammond for DistrictAttOrney.
| The Hon. James A. Briggs, State Assessor.
declares his readiness that the heavy increase
the assessment Monroe County was just and lawful
I The Rockland and Sullivan County dele
yates soidy for Judge sufern 1t the Democratic
Convention In Port Jervis, which nominated Mr. BeeDe
for Congress. The proceedings were harmonious
: Two Democratic papers in Seneca County re-
de TO support MIR. WILSON, editor OF The fewark Courier
for Congress- because that county not represented
lat the convention At Port Byron which nominated him.
/ Col. A. +. Allen has been put in the field for
Congress by the Liberals and Democrats in the Chsu.
esuqus and Cattaraugus district. His opponent Is MI
Sessions, who is seeking third term.
Mr.. Hoskins, the Republican nominee for
Congress In the Niagara District. TIE LockpoH Union
Gays supported the odous gag law. and s said TO DO
caspoken In favor OF Mr. Grants reelection 10 third
Nothing makes politicians 80 forgiving as a
s''ss contest RaDubicans who were Denounced ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-10-07
GOVERNMENT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WASHINGTON d. c., Wednesday Oct. I'll a. u.
gvropsis for the past tioentv-four hours.
The barometer has risen over the North.
West and upper lakes with cool northery winds ana
partly cloudy weather.
North westerly Winds rising barometer, cooler cloudy,
and clearing weather prevail the lower lakes south
eastery Winds rising barometer. warmer and CLOUDY
weather prevail IN the Middle and Eastern states.
eastery winds, rising barometer. falling tenn
perature and cloudy weather In the OHIO Valley ana
Tennessee sOuthery winds, falling barometer, and
partly cloudy weather IN the South Atlantic and Gulf
States, with light rain In Texas
The rivers Tuesday have risen at Jefferson CITY and
Louisville and fallen Nashville, Pittsburgh, MArette
and Cincinnati.
Pr0batittes.
For the Northwest and upper lakes and thence 10
Missouri and the lower Ohio Valley. rising barometer
northeasterly and eastery winds, cooler and partly
cloudy weather.
For tho Ower lakes rising barometer, lower cpera.
ture, northwest to northeast winds. and clearing
weather: for Tennessee and the Gulf States slight
pressure. nOrthery Winds cooler aud partly
cloudy weather.
sure and temperature light northeast winds and partly
cloudy weather. - .-
for he Middle Stas and England locer barometer.
souiheas and south Tinds GARNER, cloudy ~easheT ana
TN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-10-07


BARD-ou Tuesday, Oct g. James Bari Register wescae',.'
Co, in me 62d year Of his age .,..1
ianer, from his late residence p',s.nle N-.be.e C."
Sas; :. o. sdy at c. al s. vii bs in .ss
Philadelphia papers please copy.
RsGwS COL. s'S s y s:i BS. o T iI
Funeral her late residence l0 Hall Brooklyn Oh Weae-T
BUsH-At his residence 10 RAILWAY. J., Geo Web. Bn'e
the 10Th year OF bis age
cRoL-on Tuesday Oct 1874 Isaac B. cron o 3o@ re''
Faner. from residence. I75 H.s BOtIyn "a rhar.i.
the 9Th iBst ct O'Clock
DBAY-Ou Oct g. John youngest Mary ~d,w Of Ds0sl Des,
years and months. 49, -. -,
Friends relatives respectfully invited 70 attend 'se funeral
%. residence Of hi. mother i5d Buer't BrOon "one~
dav, Ocs a. t2pm.
RANEs-On MONDAY Oct Isabella wife Of Cbsres s'~e" and
grandmother Of Adam Baesleise ESQ., aged :, Years ~ 4,
rh. relative. -. and msad. Is, Z, we sp , $ 90
Thursday. Oct 3. at l o'clock.
friends tho T R, are M. .y.s % s,, S' Ss
o'clock m Train leaves Forty secondt Depot 10 IL
LAMAK-Oa Monday Afternoon Oct 8. 1874. Ga"wU .Li""
The relatives family invited ,eOd the inae
West Twenty snst weinesdsy' Oct T. m3 al. VIII
be taken o Aersndns. Virginia for uterrnent
McCHBsNEY-On Monday. Oct 8. Charles McChesn,'
Relatives Of the family invited to attend 1 un,.sl fro"
day. Oct. Z. at 2la o'clock
MYERsn Beotyn SUNDAY DC, T. after long ,n painful ss.
late r. D. Mary Hannahs OF Rochester
sAUNDRRsIn BROOKLYN ruesI Oct DAVID s'n'def' "a The
4Jtb OF his sge
Funeral from his late residence 70 0sns rburss Oct g. Il
friends OF tue family respectfully In
yited to attend without further notice.
sTBwART-On Mondy 9Th in ste long and piiniai Illness
David Stewart David and Adehi Stewart Of thus city
The .i 4. a. .o csseS on sh
TRRADwELL-On saturday Oct g. Thomas H. Trsave eyed "a
2 months, and 20 daJs
Relatives and friends attend the funeral services st the
residence 90 Monroet TuesdaI Oct o. at O'Clock
To be buried Greenwood Cemetery "Wednesday morning IL
o'clock.
wARDROP-Oc. s. 1874. VIM. s. w,rirop. aged 81 ye,n ~
Family invited attend his funeral iron wilson
d. Church (asar BedlOrdsve. wdamsbuT.h. Oct T. at
o'clock .. IN. n.
oursted 70 NEE. lodge No III West Twenty ho 90
"Wednesday Oct T. sharp for the parpo o. anhS
the funeral Wsdrop. Members sister Lodges are 10
vitsd join With Us BY order OF "h L. o"H"' "''e"
MR. SAMUEL WALSH len this city BY steamer fo New Bedfoss
on has been heard from hin and me
tight aad nothing be learned us
rived in Bedford believed he lost overheard Mr. Wsue
Va, about 81 Years Of inches hight brown has
slightly nget complexion, no beard OF
and weighed liberal Will be paid Tor mo
'''''.'' " ' CHAs ALLISON WALSH. posones Boz OCT
Eew.York. Oct, s. 1874