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The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1874-01-10

THE new Tribune building now
in process of erection in New
York, will be most ambitious
Structure, far overlapping every
thing else in that part of the city.
A printed picture of it. shows the
largest newspaper Office in the
world, as well as the highest
building in New York. 1t is nine
stories. and one hundred and fifty
feet in height, and ON the Top Of
that there Is a huge tower up
ward Of "A hundred leat more and
in its architectural design, re-
iniudiug the behoider of some Of
the !ofIy and picturesque spires
seen in some OF the OLD cities IL
Europe. The building fronts o.
Nassau street nlnety.one feet, Oh
Spruce street one hundred feet,
and on Frankf0r street twenty
nine feet. Depth of main build,
one hundred and sixty eight feet;
height of tower above foundation,
two hundred and eighty-five feet.
The materials are stone, brick'ahd
iron, and the building will be fire
proof. It's cost, exclusive Of the
site, is one million dollars.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26
REVENUE REFORM.

The revenue question is to-day the one of
paramount Importance before our Legislature.
What is required more than anything else is an
effective revenue system.
We believe it may safely be asserted that
taxes to the amount of not less than one mil
lion of dollars are now due to our State treas
ury. A large proportion of the taxes due, re-
main uncollected in many counties. We have
nothing approaching thorough system of col
lecting taxes This is the true reason why
we have an empty treasury at present, and
why the warrants of the State are being hawked
about the streets and sold at ruinously low
rates. Spectators in government paper have
always fiourished in times of financial distress.
Nothing can be more important to the State
than to maintain its credit, and its reputation
for good faith untarnished. Texas is amply
able to pay one hundred cents on the dollar
on the whole of its floating and unfunded
debt within comparatively short period of
time.
We take the liberty of suggesting to our
Legislature, the appointment of joint COM
mittee from both houses selected from among
those most familiar with financial questions,
whose duty it shall be to prepare and report
at an early day the best possible revenue bill
for the State. Let our tax system be simplifed;
and let everything bearing thereupon be en-
braced in one act, and all others be repealed.
Nothing is so essential to efficacy as simplci-
ty. Should such committee as that sug-
gested, be appointed, we doubt not but that
they could readily bring to their assistance in
the solution of the diffienlt problems before
them, the best financial talent in the State.
The subject of taxation is always the most
difficult and delicate one that comes before a
legislative body. In some of the older States
men who have made finance the subject
of lifelong study, have been appointed under
authority of the Legislatures, commissioners to
propose reports upon the best system Of taxa
ton and the one that would be least oppressive
upon all branches of industry.
The report of Hon. D. A. Wells, commits
sioner for the State OF New York, is very ex-
haustive and instructive. Mr.. Wells was for
merly commissioner in the same capacity for
the United States government, and he has long
been recognized as one of the ablest writers
upon the subject Of taxation We believe
that the object sought may be accomplished
by the appointment of the joint COMMITTEES as
suggested above.
We have an able and honest Comptroller,
but he must be armed with the means for see
ing that the taxes arc fairly and promptly as
sessed, and honestly collected and promptly
paid into the treasury Of the State. We be
lieve that the true way to raise the credit Of
our State and relieve US from our present un
fortunate situation, is TO create a simple and
effective revenue system.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

very heart Of our great state, with conf
dence in our State government restored, a
government Of the people and for the peo-
pie, with greater and increased facilities OF
disseminating information-how many
more could be Influenced. Three hundred
thousand win be a low estimate. Now, il
these immigrants land on our soil with no
money (Which is far from the case), and these
three hundred thousand men simply pay
their poll tax, what an enormous fund is
created. Is the comparison as to the amount
expended commensurate, or to be compared
with the value returnedg Does the PROPOSE
tion look invitingl In 1870, the assessed
value of the property Of the State was
s17O, 473, 77s. In 1871, $220, POS, 624. In
1872, $295, 256, ga, an increase in three
years Of $124, 7s5, SAT. In 1870, the popu-
lation was SIS, 579-having gained since
1860, Qen years. 207, 364. Reliable statis-
tics show that since the census was taken,
the population has increased two hundred
thousand, making now population Of near
one and half million. What do these facts
and figures show? Does it not most en-
phatically exhibit the benefits of immigra-
lion; that numbers create Ualues.
This is not an age for standing still, and
stationary progress signifies want of vitality
and decay The men who sit in our Legis-
lative halls to-day are sent direct from the
people and are pledged to support this
measure. 1t was one of the main planks in
the Democratic platform. Governor Coke
has in, words that have thrilled the heart of
every good Texan with responsive echo,
plainly and clearly marked out his wishes
and desires. That palpitating, indomita-
BILE, incarnate energy that is only satisfied
by great results, has been reused in the
heart of the people and they ask, nay, de-
mand, that their Representatives shall stand
firm to their pledges.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26
THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE
FROM THIRTEENTH DISTRICT.

The pending question in the Senate on
Thursday was that of the contested election
case from the Thirteenth Senatorial District,
involving the rights of q. Hunt, contestant,
and Walter NJ Burton (colored), contestee,
to Il seat in the Senate. The committee has
had this case before them for a ,ong time.
Senators billiard and Parker reported in favor
of seating Hunt, and Senators Hobby and
Davenport reported in favor of Burton. The
Thirteenth District is composed of the coun-
ties of Wharton Fort Bend and Waller.
Hunt was the Democratic candidate, from
Waller county, and Burton the Radical
candidate from Fort Bend In Fort Bend
county 97S votes were cast for w. M Burton
and $50 for VIM. Burton, while Hunt re-
ceived 253 votes In Wharton county Burton
received los votes printed CIV M. Burton,
and 154 printed civilian Burton" while
Hunt received 2s1 votes In Waller county
Burton received 6G4 votes printed "William
Burton, while Hunt received 23S votes. There
were four Senators on the committee and two
reported in favor of seating Hunt on account
of their inability, under the law, to so behind
the election returns while the other two
claimed that since there were but two candi-
dates for the Senate in said district, and but
one Burton, it was evident TO them that all the
votes cast for Burton, by whatever initials,
were intended for Walter NJ Burton,
and that in the entire vote cast in the
three counties, he had an undoubted ma
majority over Hunt. On Thursday, as
stated, the case came up for argument be-
fore the Senate Col Delany and Mr.. Nc
Leary, both members of the House, were ap-
pointed as counsel for Burton, and Col. Peeler,
of this city for Hunt The argument con-
sumed several hours, and elected the talent of
all the very able gentlemen engaged. Wehave
not room to even give condensed report of
their speeches, but must say that each side put
the case in the strongest colors, and did full
credit to it. The Senate adjourned pending
the discussion to again take up the case on
Friday
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

The cases of Impeachment and addressing
out Of district judges, from present appear
ances, bids fair 10 become matter of gigantic
proportions Il is universally acknowledged
that many Of the judges are men of utter in
competency, that some Of them are very cor
Tupt and that the safety and dignity Of the
State depends upon other men filing their
places All this is true, and the popular
expression is to this effect. We repeat, that
the matter of removing these judges is becom-
ing ponderous. a host of witnesses are being
summoned, and their mileage and per diem
will have to be paid out of the State treasury.
Not only this, but the time consumed by the
Legislature in disposing of these cases VIII be
considerable, and to each day so consumed
there will be added to the above named expense
twelve hundred dollars. To these heavy ex-
penditures add the bills for printing and other
costs consequent upon the investigations, and
the expense of a constitutional convention will
be surpassed in the one item of renewing six
or eight Judges. A constitutional convention
would cover this entire ground, and at the
same time give the people that which they
expected, and for which they now clamor.
We overheard one of the Senators opposed to
the convention remark, in conversation on the
floor of the Senate during the discussion of
the subject of allowance to the above named
witnesses, eve had just as well have con-
vention." In that remark he struck the popu-
lar string, and it is to be hoped that the re-
sponse Of the majority of the Legislature will
accord with it. Let US have the conven-
ton. 1t viii at once raise the stand
ard of our judiciary; it will give us a
basis for sound legislation, one not laid down
under military dictation and indorsed by q
power at the time prone to oppress, but one
coming up from the hearts of Texans, broth
ers who are free, and who in their next sacred
compact, if it be permitted, will build up a
standard of citizenship, which viii exalt so
ciety and add character aud solidity to ouI
State which would not be easily shaken. In
the light of advancement convention becomes
necessary; in the light of justice it appears to be
due; while in the item of expense consequent
alone upon the legislative adjustment of judi
cial incumbents, "we had just as well have a
convention, which would correct everything
as to otherwise cover only one-tenth of the
ground at the same expense, or most probably
a greater one, than that consequent upon the
holding of a convention. This is serious
question for consideration, and after all the
expense the full ends, in all probability, would
not be reached.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26
A oOmmrNDABLE ENrEnPRIsE.


From our exchanges we learn that the In
ternational and Great Northern Railroad COM
panies have appointed Gen. J. w. Barnes
their immigration agent for the Southern
States, for the purpose of securing settlers in
the counties along the lines of their two
roads. Gen. Barnes is native of Georgia,
has long resided in Texas, has been success
full planter in Grimes county, and, as we con-
ceive, is well qualified for the position he holds.
In connection with this movement we learn
that the companies, at a heavy expense, have
lately had published very large edition of
an immigrants guide, with map of Texas,
which will be scattered broadcast over the
Southern States This guide has detailed
description of each county through which the
two roads pass, and general description Of
the climate, soils and productions Of the State.
We also learn that these companies are adver-
tising regularly in all the principal papers in
the South, setting forth the inducements for
settling in Texas, and showing the best routes
to the State. 1t is with pleasure that we are
allowed TO notice this effort to people our vast
empire with new inhabitants, and il is more
than gratifying to see that the effort is being
made in behalf of those who are thoroughly coz
genial with Texans, those who, in consequence
of kindred and other strong ties already here,
are ready and eager to come among us. We
will all be glad to extend a welcome hand TO
our old friends Of Georgia, South Carolina,
Alabama, Mississippi and the other sister
States. Coming as they will from the worn out
lands of those States, we hope they will obtain
rich reward in fair and beautiful Texas.
Hero they viii find a respite from unrequited
labor, an asylum from political oppression,
and renewed prosperity. Gen. Barnes is 10
have his headquarters, as We learn, at At
lanta, Georgia, and win scatter his nc.
tive subagents through all parts OF
the country. The companies hope 10 in
troducc, before the end Of this year, cns
hundred and fifty thousand Southern people
into Texas. We are glad TO note this move
ment in the right direction, and feel assured
the people Of Texas win not fail to appreciate
such efforts in behalf OF her rapid develop
ment.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26


We publish accommodation from q leading
member Of The bar ofthe Sixth District, in re.
lation to the gentleman whose name heads
this article. We have but one criticism to Of
fer upon IL In our judgment. the writer does
injustice 70 Judge Williamson's ability. He
IS : man Of talent, and If he had done justice
10 himself, and 70 those who were disposed to
honor him, he would to-day have the graiifca-
ton Of knowing that this esteem would be
coniianed. We rcErgs the course he has plr-
sued. He went into ne Radical party, and
into its cesspools. An that .I5a1isona shys Of
him Is not only true, bus more than trae. He
has beln partisan and q corrupt judge. The
reoord Of the last eight years vil show Z.
Whether there Is saincieri IL his judicial con.
duet lo warrant an Impeachment and removal,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26
eREsIE AND ITs PUNIsHnENT.

The Houston Mercury in its report from
Galveston on the sixteenth, presents the fol
loving convictions:
Prisoners convicted during the term and
arlaigned Tor sentence:
JAS Brown, colored, attempt to commit ar
son; three years in peniteaiiary. Agedawenty.
Native Of Virginia.
John Ganban, white, charged with murder
convicted Of nlanslaughier, sentenced for two
years Aged twenty-seyen. Born in Italy.
stephen lockwood, cOlored, charged with
bnrgtlrys sentenced 10 three years. Aged six
teen. Born in Texas.
Nm. Paysley, colorel. charged with assault
with intent 10 murder; two years in peniten-
tiary: Aged thiriy-One years. Born in North
Carolina.
Jas Wilson, eolored, charge, theft from a
house; sentenced TO two Years. Aged thirty
-four years. Born in Alabama
Emma Nolan, colore,i, charge. theft from q
house. Aged twentytwO years. Born in
Texas.
Julia Clayton, oolOred charge, theft from
a house; two years in State Penitentiarv
Aged thiriy-yeaTs Born in Louisiana.
Stephen Williams, colored, charged with
murder, convicted OF manslaughier and sen
fenced to two years in peniientiary. Aged
ffiyfour years. Born in Kentucky. He was
q carpenter.
In addition to these, we find the conviction
Of two men Of previous respectability, who
murdered Green Butler, at Clear Greek, on
flle nneieenth of May, 1872. It. was cold
hlooded and dastardly assassination, for which
thrre was no excuse or palliation, and yet,
strange to say, the jury, instead Of sending
them to the scaffold, rendered verdict con-
signing them to the penitentiary for liie
This is the first step in good government
and in retribute justice
1t has been too common, North and South,
to exhibit every sympathy for criminal,
whose hands are imbued in blood and none
for the man who has perished by the hand of
assassination. There is no commiseration for
the widowed wife or her orphans. She sets
solitary and uncommiserated in her poverty
and grief
Wereioice thatall ever the land crime is meet
ing its just reward. And while we feel deeply
for the suffering, there is relief in the re-
Election that society is benefited by their
punishment Law, justice, and an enlight
ened public opinion are exercising potential
sway, and will teach bad men that the gallows
and the penitentiary are before them, and that
money, however freely expended, cannot
save them from punishment
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26
LABoIs OF PUHLso nEx.

here are Few HeTsoas who have proper
coception oi the labors Of public men.
Ts Senate and House meet at 10 o'clocl,
inhe morning, and adjourn until the next
da. To one unacquainted with their
aruous duties, this appears not only as a
Iiet task, but as frittering time away. But
wht lies beyondl What else have they to
dc There is not a member who is not on
on or more committees, and these commit
tee have to prepare the initiatory bills for
tn consideration Of the Legislature. These
bis have to be carefully drawn, after con-
STATION and discussion, and then to be
aBlyzcd and discussed in the committee
rons. This not only occupies the entire
ds, but not unfrequently a large portion of
th night, and member who does his duty
faithfully, finds himself at the end of the
seion worn out and exhausted. The labors
oAhe Governor are even more onerous. All
Dig long his Office is filed with visitors
sone complimentary, but the large major
It for consultation and business, so that the
the left him to deliberate, frame his mes
sges, and to make proper preparation for
th succeeding day, is at night. The Ia
br is equally great in all the public offices,
al men who visit officials should bear this
irmind, and not tarry too long. A public
oicer is glad to see his friends, but they
sbuld remember that his time is not his
oTn.
It is customary with the fiippant writers
d partisan journals to abuse Legislators for
teir waste of time. when they are perfectly
marc of their exhaustive labors. While
here are men, here and there, who do
pthing, the great mass of them do their
fill duty. No Legislature was ever more
tithful than the present, and none more
eevotel to the duties before them. There
no red tape around the Governors room.
Ill are free to come and go, but if Gov
enor Coke has business on hand requiring
tteRtion, he has no hesitancy in saying so.
These hints in relation to the labors OF
public men may prove profitable to those
yho cali on them.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

the people at the head Of aIa;rsi Wh4
we have lived under il with people a.l.nsn.
istering the government who we've not ms
choice Of the people, aud that. too before
1t had been amended as It IS now. Grfle
men say that the cost Of addressinr ast -.
odious judges, who now wear tls ernfn
will amount to IS much as q carrs1an
Why, Mr.. Speaker, the prohatii.v IS
that the convention would make n-5q s.a..
for the election Of judges Instead o. fhoi,
appointment, as provided now And. Sd
il that change be made, There pill 81. n.
some districts, judges elected Vhn piil b.
more obnoxious than those now oscnpyin.
the beuch, and the same cos wcu.l b. ia.
CURED in addressing t,aa on O. aajrcs.
out the present ones.
Now, ar. Speaker, am So lsros 81
amending the present Constitution as pro-
vided by Il, and waiting Tor sanac more pranl-
tious time to change it l,s convention.
By commission, never And f wo
must have a cOnvontiua sotr whr. in
Heavens name, first get the direct aud ex.
pressed wish Of the people which hss nei
yet been done.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

WE DO not profess to be biblical scholar,
although we have been a diligent reader OF its
pages Docs the editor of the Galveston
Christian Adrocate read it, We infer not,
from the following paragraph from an article
entitled "The Look Of Jesus =
Peter said "BIan, know not what thou
sayest. "And the lord turned and looked
upon Peter" How much there is in look I!
This look said mucll-ssid many things. 1t
said, "Peter, do you, who boosted of your
courage, thus cowardiy shrink from danger y
1t said, "Peter, how werc YOU deceived, how
little did you know yourself, when but a few
hours past you felt yourself so strong, and SO
self-reliant p Il said, Peter, have you so
soon ceased 10 love DO you thus abandon
your friends - There was reproach, pity,
and love, mingled in the look Of Jesus. 1t
was more than Peters generous, impulsive
heart could bear. He went out and wept
bitterly
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26
nEATn or LoUIs :. wIeFALL.

The Galveston Ns,ss announces the death Of
this distinguished gentleman, in that city, and
the paper Of tie twentieth states that his re
mains are awaiting the disposition Of his
family.
We learned Of his death with profound sor-
row. An association of over twenty-five years,
and political intimacy which existed through
out this period, established associations which
are pars Of ours and his political history.
As a member Of the State Senate Of Texas, Of
the United States Senate, and Of the Confed-
crate Congress, he established a reputation for
talent and political integrity. His religious
views were not less covrect, and we trust,
under The dispensations Of an aIl-wise Provi-
dence, he died in a manner to enjoy their fun
fruiiion-
We extend TO Mrs. Wigfall and 70 his be
loved children our heartfelt sympathy.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26

SOME party sends us communication upon
immigration in General and German Immi-
grafton in Particular" which he might have
gotten published had he not attempted to puff
publication which he says is about to make
its appearance in a few days in this city under
the title of Immigrants Guide through
Texas, published by Douglas E. Jerold &
Co" For our part, we feel like doing anything
for the cause of immigration, but we feel very
little like doing anything to assist Mr.. Douglas
E. Jerold, the gutter artist who made vulgar
pictures for the Sue journal in the late can
vass. The writer of the article wants the
Legislature to circulate several thousand of
this publication, but we desire to let it be
known in advance who Mr. Douglas f.
Jerold is.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-02-26
The rKxAs nOSERUDS-ANNA AND
NEETA.
THE following poetry sfrom the pen Of Mrs
Levyson, Of Georgia, and addressed to Misses
Meta and Anna Sampson Of this city 7

THE following poetry is from the pen Of Hrs
Levyson, Of Georgia, and addressed to Misses
Meta and Anna Sampson Of this city ::
Twin roses that blossom on one parent STEM
Bright diamonds sparkling IN ono oiacen-
When l. dearest girls, would yonr hcaufy comparf.
] think uf al things that are brilliant and fair.
A soft April morn. with Is varying phases:
4 blue Summer ~kT. = sweet meadow OF daisies
A night ht with sfar-Aclm- and monn-rays combined
an visions Of heGuty yc rCclll % the mind.
luu come fiunl hrUrd Western pfalrlcs. 1far
To brighten our humes like some Wandering star.
Even hearts cold ice, where your smiles Glanced q
rove,
We're tfaWed. as BY sunlight, @ raise and 20 love,
Twas nos ynuth amt hcagis. lhis mazliei % win,
That opened ,air hearts, 10 rushune you Wiihtn;
Twas the grace 80 sour nianncts the charm II yQnI
mind.
And which u The loyeiiss. who can decide.
No chsrm has the one 10 the other denied
The virtues of Anua has Netta as we'll
lwoaid puzzle some wise modern Pans 10 TEL
20 which bears the palm Is a question 80 hard,
We viii leave xed claim some less loving card,
aud IN all destinations that waken and w.n
Admiration ard love. Will christcn ycu Twin,
Sweet Anna. your niue eyes viii dwell Ia my heart
When cur hie-barks, now near, shall have drified
apart.
On tiie ltiyeT Of Time let you roam where yoa wiI
Dear Neifa. youillye in nay memory sti.
In that iar Texas home where we've hlossomed N
btsufy.
And charged ioa pleasure even iie's stcruest duty,
VIII you think as yOG muse on some soft slaIlit
or your old Georgia friends with thrill Of delight
There many Whn whisper soft rds in Yuur car,
And vow their affection Is warm and sincere,
Bur never on earth truer friends can We ana
Than those yon will leave in Augusta lelind;
And when Ia those FAR Texas Wilds once again.
You think Of your friends here with pleasure and pain
Our spirits win Of. Ike the carrier.dove,
Wing heir way 10 youg hearts with some message oi
love.