The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-12

anu, Delng tue, what thenf Is Il necessary
to make out the facts in all their horrible
detailsi To show how innocent girls have
been seized, bound and carried OF ike
brutes into captivity, where every holy and
sacred emotion is utterly unknown, and
they are subjected to q course Of treatment
which cause all Of the better feelings of our
nature to Weepf Must appeal after appeal
be made in vain, so that the rings, which
are growing rich, year by year, may be made
still richer, while the blood of human be-
ings is poured out like water, and human
scalps dangle at the belts Of the monsters
OF the plains Has sordidness taken the
place of patriOtismi Has Mammon been
set up to be WorshIPPed Where is justice 7
Where mercyi
Let fresh appeals be made to the govern
nent, and the facts set forth in all their hor-
riblO distinctness. They will certainly be
heard, and the protection granted. which is
so imperatively demanded. Then, troops
will be sent out and distributed at such
points as viii enable them to pounce upon
the savages and outlaws whenever and
wherever they may appear.
But the State of Texas must do her duty,
not by halves, not grudgingIy, but to the
fnu esteht of her ability.
Now it is agreed that protection must be
given, but the manner and means, the way
to do it, are mOOted questions. What
thenG Shall confusion take the place
of systemi Let US suppose that a man
wanted piece of land surveyed, would he
60 to sailori No. He would get sur
veyor, who knew his business, and would
do it well. It Is conceded that a. military
man must take charge Of the troops and
dispose of them so as to be ready for action
when needed. Then, if we have such a
man who knows. his business and can be
trusted, he is the man of allothers in whose
hands the whole defense Of the frontier
should be entrusted.
A bill to provide for the protection Of the
frontier has passed the House Of Representa-
tiUesi the principal provisions Of which we
give below.
The Governor, upon satisfactory evidence
that thieving, pIundering bands of Mexi-
cans, Indians or others, are depredating
upon the lives or property of the citizens of
any county, is required to organize COM
pany Of not less than twenty-five nor more
than seventy-fve men for each county so
infested. The companies shall be com
posed, so far as practicable, of citizens of
such county. They shall serve for not less
than three nor more than twelve months.
The Governor shall appoint the paymaster
for all the troops, with rank of captain,
and at q salary of one hundred and forty
dollars per month. Each man must furnish
himself with horse, arms and camp equip
age. The State will furnish ammunition.
The presiding justice of each county shall
be the enrolling officer. and shall or
ganize and muster the company of such
county into service. The commanding
officer of any company upon emer-
gency shall have power to call to his
assistance One-half of each company in
adjoining counties. The Governor de-
signates seniority of the commissioned OFF,
GERS of same grade.i Officers win be elected
by members of each company. The pay Of
the captains seventy-fye, ieutenants fifty,
sergeants forty, non-commissiOned officers
thirty-fve and privates thirty dollars each
per month. Surgeon may be appointed by
the Governor. Rules and regulations of
the United States army, as far as applicable,
adopted. The Adjutant General to make
such further rules and regulations as he
may deem requisite. 4
GA Member from the Frontier in
Friday sissue stated that this bill was about
as good as could be passed at the present
time; but was very willing, with the others
from that section, to give hearty support
to any more efficient measure. .ft' an