The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-05
Remarks of Hon. J. b. Simpson on the
Public Weighers Bill.


Sir-The bill which have been unfortunate enough to
introduce has occasoned the Galveston NelOs some
disquieude and the result has been an incessant sys
tematic and deliberate effort to falsfy and defame my
motives and the action Of the majority OF the hOnora-
BILE members of this House, who with q conscientious
and honest purpose voted for the bill NY public con
duct Representative is fair subject for the crit
cism and Judgment of my fellow men, but the mo
/ Hues by which have been prompted are known only
10 myself and Him who searches the hearts Of all men,
and of those motives propose TO speak Whatever
errors may have been discovered in review Of my
hdence appeal TO my conscience and the Judgment OF
my associates for the truth Of the declaration that
s0nal motive, but that in all my public acts in my
every effort have had an eye directed and heart
dedicated to what in my best Judgment, believed TO
be the interest," the honor and the happiness
my constituency and Of my state. But, sir, unfortu-
nately have not escaped the fate Of other public
men, nor have failed incur csnsure Of the bitterst
and most unreenting character, and avalanche OF
most marked and vndictive. might have kept silent
and awaited with cOmpOsure and in perfect and I'M
doubted confidence for the ultimate triumph OF Justice
and Of truth, persuaded that time would redress all
wrong, recfy all error. But sir, have deemed that
my seespect and that Of my associates who sup
ported this measure, and the insulting imputation
sought be cast upon the hOnOred Executive OF this
State, demands that notice should be taken of
the Ne1CS am not insensble TO the good opinion OF
honorable men, nsensibe to the good will OF
an intelligent and fearless constituency, aud feel
with peculiar force the wanton attack and bitter
sneers of this paper and have therefore sought this
occasion to reply to sheet whose huctuating integrity
and known apostacy to Democratic principles and the
Democratic party has been frequently remarked.
The Nelrs OF the wenty-fOurth instant contains the
following in its leading EDITORIAL But a few inds-
dicate what llcF game VIII be II the measure shall
become Odious reality The Dallas Commercial for
example, remarks that 1t looks very much like put
mp job and that there is evidently some impecunious
friend of the Governor IN distress, and Office must
be made and the people are to pay the reckoning -
Sir that most unscemly and indecent imputation is
not only an insult 70 me- as the ntroducer Of that bill
Is not only s ms In, 20 my associates on this
zen voting for Richard Coke in common with 10000
other OF this state and 0y that vote declaring
the world the integrity and honor OF chief it Is
infamous and uncacd for insult "a few indiscreet
expressions from their indicate what their game
will be- manifestly the word "theirn refers 10 the
supporters Of the bill and the necessary implication Is
that they corruptly couding with the executive
strike down honest officials to afford place for sOe pet
/ or favOrite of the Governor
state, sir, and venture to say speak the sen
ment Of every gentleman on this floor who voted for
this BILL that have never directly indirectly CON-
muncatcd with his ExeeencY respecting this BILL nor
have / spoken of or even intimated to him person
or form have held any communication with Governor
Coke oolludsd with him in put up job for his
niafing this, uncquivocay and Wilfuy utters an I'M
truth. The continuous paragraphs in various editions
Of this paper containing covert and personal snccrs
against myself, I viii briefly refer 70.
Again sir, in the Issue OF March are columns
headed "lnsde Proceedings Of Lobby King" AN
other Exposure" etc, thereby indicating that cor
spd thar The NsIrS had exposci's the impiis bSr
Of THIS body The very words s.anOther exposurcfs
/
Of yllany on The part Of some Of the members Of this
body.
Demoogacy, but Is L NOT universally conceded TO be
without principle. and its editorial columns opon for
sales Tbs Nslgs does DOT assume 70 bea Democratic
Journal Is the declaration o. that honored gentleman
Charles Dc Morse, Of the GAINESVILLE Sf11and Boast
ing Of impersonal journalism Il haHnts lis ndepcn-
publication Of T. J. Davis's defense and euioQv on
himself upon the occasion Of Governor Coke's ad-
drcss IN the city Of Galveston, and u the cards q Dc
GrCss that have appeared In r. coluunns Sir 4 ii
not known that he sonn-laW Of Willard Richarlison
Is AZ this moment public weiuhers Nav thiS MOI a.
to utter the words Of that tHOusfonl Whose nor
trait hangs in our presence speaking m vudiesfiop N
himself IN the Senate Of tar United State aaIusf fhl
calumny Of Richardson, when be declares that Ind
Willard Richardson bis deserts Be uOald long since
knoW nsght % The truth % bis assertions onlv n
fer O. thc DISTINGUISHES aathor.
Mr.. speaker. Introduced this bin 10 remedy an evil
thar Affected my immediate constituency. ] intro
d1ccd Il for the COED, a. tno1chf, o. NY DcouIe
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and The many papeFs q t1s state, Tie Waco ErlIIi
-, Nsvasota Il,ls. sherman Rsgis,ss, Hnntsville
al Wen edited and ally exfrcssine the views 81 tie
farmers and interior merchants u 4 possible that
urs desrncd only 10 croafc suporanous olIcr for a
pet % the Governor Are they foolish thev ARE
lee Mr. simpson rcsd extracts nom the Sher-
man Rseiser, Hgntsyle ill, and other papers, and
spoSe q ~ ses g. ..s 49, s3 49,. ~ 81. -. ~ =
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