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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-08-15
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nffiCE OF THE ENCiIEQUER MINING
" Company. % Merchants exchange, San
Francisco, Californla.-ln accordance with q
resolution adopted at q meeting of the Board
OF Trustees of the Kxehequer Mining Com.
pany. held this day, a special meeting Of the
stockholders of said Company l. hereby called,
the same In be held at the once of the Com.
pany. No. q Merchants Exchange, San Fran.
Chico, on the TWENTY NINTH day Of August.
lsJt, at the hour OF AZ o'clock =. N u said
day. to take into consideration and decide upon
a proposition 10 increase the capital stock oi
said Company nom Two million four hundred
thousand Cts. 100 oo0l dollars, divided Into Eight
Thousand 5000 shares Of the par value OF
Three hundred lt3OW dollars each. the present
capital stock, 10 Ten million (tiO.Uo,oo0 Of
dollars, divided Into One hundred thousand
uoo,0ool shares Of the par value Of One hund.
red $500 dollars each.
\. nEYDENFELDT,)
A. X. GRIN. rm
\. II. BOSWELL, h'e'
p. q. SMITH,
A true copy.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-08-15

HERMANN J. T. scuEEL.
18th, isTt. Jyis 2od
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-08-15

The above sale IL hereby POSTPONED un.
I'll THURSDAY, August 10th. 1874, at the zane
time and place. by order Of the Trustees.
aull I'd Il. l.. CONRAN, Secretary.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

INSTITUTE FOR TIE BLUD.-We have had
placed upon our table the annual report Of
the superintendent Of the Institution for the
Blind, to the Governor Of the State Of Texas,
for the year 1874. DR.. Frank Raineyis the
superintendent; and this report shows that
be has devoted his time and talents with
great assidulty to the careful training of the
minds Of the poor unfortunate creatures
who have been deprived of the glorious
privilege Of looking out at the beauties of
nature, and upon the scenes Of daily life.
BE has, perhaps, done all that could be ac-
complished with the limited means at his
command. The buildings have been en-
larged; and the means Of instruction in
creased, but still there is great need for ad-
ditional appropriations to meet such ex-
penses as must be incurred in the educa-
ton Of the increasing members who are
sent to this institute. Economy is COM
mendabIe, but penuriOusness Is disgusting.
The Legislators Of 3 great State like Texas
should not fear to do their whole duty to-
wards furnishing the means to educate and
take care of the blind, deaf and dumb, and
insane. These cannot provide for their
wants without the aid of the State. We
trust, therefore, that the suggestions of DR..
Rainey viii be examined, and such appro-
priations made as the necessity of the insti-
tuition demands.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

TIE FIGHTING AT VICKsBURG.-Our tele-
grams show still more fighting at vicks-
burg, between the negroes and whites. 1t
is probable that twenty-five or thirty negroes
have been killed, and greater number
wounded, while the whites have lost one
killed and few wounded. All the trouble
originated with Crosby, the negro sheriff
elect. He could not give bond, and was
about to proceed to collect the taxes, when
the whites protested, and demanded the
resignation Of the officials. all of whom
fed except Crosby, and he signed his resig-
nation. This did not prevent him from
stirring up the ignorant negroes to avenge
his wrongs. But the most damaging and
disgraceful part Of the whole affair is the
action of Governor Ames and his Attorney
General, George E. Harris, who, it is
alleged, melted and advised an invasion of
the city by the negroes.
1t is said that evidence has been received
which proves their guilt, and they win be
arrested and tried.
It will be remembered that Ames is a
carpet-bagger, and the son-in-law of Beast
Butler. This accounts for his standing and
participation in the bloody and disgraceful
affair. . '
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10
A NEW WAY on APPOINTING THE
DISTRICT JUDGES.

On Saturday last we published letter
from Jefferson, signed, "yours in haste
with a bad pen," suggesting new way of
appointing the district judges. A gentle
man Of ability, 10 nd the letter, was
forcibly struck ~ j. 20 and
warmly commended the plan. Oui ooiFa.
pendent agrees with US that the Sup
judges should be elected by the people,
but, after they are elected and qualified, he
suggests that they nominate the district
Judges and transmit their names to the
Governor, and the Governor must transmit
them to both houses Of the Legislature in
joint session to be confirmed or rejected.
When the names are received by
the Governor, they should be pub
lished at least thirty days before the
Legislature should take action, that the
people may have an opportunity Of protest
ing and giving their opinions and their
reasons therefor. In this way the very
best and purest men win be placed on the
district benches. The Supreme judges could
not be induced to nominate an inefficient
man, even IL they were corrupt enough, be-
cause it would only increase their labors to
a very great extent.p
There can be no doubt that this Is the
best plan that can be adopted to secure
good and thoroughly competent men,. The
judges Of the Supreme Court would know,
we think, all of the leading and talented
members of the bar all over the State, and
no one will question their ability to Judge
Of the qualifications of the men whom they
would select. But if any should be un-
worthy or incompetent, the publication of
their names for thirty days would give the
people of the State ample opportunity to
prove their unftness, which would cause
their withdrawal or defeat by the Legisla-
ture in joint session. Another very strong
reason for approving the plan is the i'm
mediate personal interest which the Su-
preme judges would have in selecting none
but the ablest aud best men. As the bust
sness sent up for revision is increased or
diminished according to the fitness
and capacity of the district judges
it would be very unwise in the
members Of the Supreme bench to
nominate any one who was not thoroughly
versed in law and equity, and capable of
expounding the law to the juries, and of
compelling the officers of his court to dis
charge their duties according to law. In
competency and unworthiness would cause
many cases to be sent up, and thus the
business Of the Supreme Court would be
greatly increased. IA the judges are not
supposed to desire to do work which could
be avoided, it is not reasonable that they
would appoint improper men, whose de-
cisions and rulings would DO often reversed
and the causes remanded. This necessity
would also preclude the idea of partiAlity
and favoritism in their selection. Win ouI
contemporaries examine the suggestions Of
our correspondent and give US their con
clusionsl
OF course those papers that favor the
election Of the district judges could not be
expected to endorse this or any other mode
Of selecting or appointing them.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

THE Houston Telegraph publishes, with
much satisfaction, an article from the New
York J6uTaal of Commerce IN answer to
issEnquirer,n in which that papef'states that
the usury laws Of England were repealed
early in the reign Of Victoria (abOut 1s4O).
II then repealed, 1t was emily for limited
time liked BY statute, and is again in force.
An Englishman, who has been here about
year, informs Us that there is law now in
foFce IN England which prohibits the lend
ing Of money above a given rate. But the
article proves too much. The Journal ef
Csamcrcs admits that New York still clings
to this relic Of the barbarous ages This
admission kills all the other statements
about the ''usury laws have been substan-
tally abolished in majority Of the States. y
II 90. then the laws Of the most Of the
States are NOS correctly reported. We have
list Of the States which now have such
laws ia fun force and elect The article
lathe Jsurnal q C,sSaers IS 50 indefinite
d It's statements that It practically amounts
d nothing. As 4 specimen, We give TIA
following:
.slfost q the enlightened countries IN
EnTops have repealed a greatly modified
their usur4 lava but we believe they SIN
cling - TIE old ahsorditg IL Spain, although
we ere not quite sure.
There isnolhing certain il the above; and
TIE article l. tkereiore failure.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10
THAT STATE CONVENTION.

The Austin STATESMAN and the Houston
Telegraph are engaged in discussing subjects
involving the purposes for which conven-
ton is anticipated, to amend the Constitu-
ten Of the State
Such discussions are not only instructive
and entertaining, but they are proper and
well-timed, since by such interchange of
views and opinions we may have light to
enable us to understand what is to be done,
and who are competent to do it,-TerreI
Weekly Press. e
The Press differs with us in relation to
the appointment of any of the officers, and
thinks they should be elected. We have
given our reasons for the appointment of
certain officers, and shall not repeat them.
We only desire to subserve the best interests
of the State. If our reasons for appoint
ing the district judges, and other officers,
are not considered valid, we shall offer no
objection to their election. i
But we think that the Press should advo1
cate new Constitution, and not amend
ments to the one which was framed under
Radical auspices.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10
THE ARTLTTY OF TnE TEXAS
PRESS.


We do not think that any state can boast
a more intelligent and polished array Of
editors than the Lone Star State. Il istrue
that those States which have large cities and
support dallies Of extended circulation have
more editorial ability because their work is
morn complicated and requires more talent
and experience. But in States whose cities
are not more populous than those Of Texas,
the papers are not conducted with the same
fairness aud ability. We do not wish to be
understood as asserting that ali the pa-
pers exhibit more intelligence and polish.
Where so many are published, it would
be very remarkable. il not one fell be-
low the standard Of mediocrity. There
are few which have but little
vitality and energy, and appear to Be
taking a Rip Van Wrinkle sleep but awake
occasionally long enough 70 grOwl out
against some paper which has excited thar
jealously BY superior ability and activity in
gathering up the news and posting ils rad
ess with the progress Of the age. They als
sleepy censors, who are laughed at for their
stupidity ard then forgotten.
But there IS one practice 70 which few
s the papers are addicted, that ought to be
praised nore in the breach than the obser-
vance; thai Is the habit Of abusing every
paper that takes "a aniAgonistio position.
Why cannot brethren dwell together IN
ne5fv9 II thia cannot IL fko -. .ar,lw
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10


THE CONVENTION OF SHERIFFs. next
Saturday the convention of sherifTs will
take place in this city. 1t is to be hoped
that the attendance will be a good one, for
there is certainly very important work for
such body to perform. On account of ex-
perience the officers of the law can make
most important suggestions in regard to
matters of vital importance to the civil con-
duct of the State. In fact the sherifs pro
pose to act in convention as an advisory
body to the Legislature, and they are, be-
yond all doubt, well able to make some
most important suggestions. If law under
which sheriffs are called upon to perform
duties is conflicting in its provisions, it is
very fitting indeed that gentlemen with the
experience they possess should be heard
from in the nature referred to. We are
therefore glad that the sheriffs are taking
such action, and hope and believe their eff
forts viii be productive of great good. The
citizens Of Austin should be prepared to
give the sheriffs hearty welcome.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

Coz. N. L. NoRToN's ADDREss. - We pub
lish and call special attention to the able
address of Col. N. L. Norton, delivered
before the Changers Of Bastrop county, on
the fourth Of December, the natal day Of
the Order. The effort is one which reflects
much credit upon the sLecturer Of the
Texas State Grange, /" and shows that in It's
selection an able advocate has been secured.
Throwing aside an idea Of the Grange, it
may be said that Col Norton's effort is .
paper Of the most profound literary charac-
ter. His doctrines are generally sound, and
tend towards the rapid matqrial advance
msnt Of our great STATE. We hoPs il viii
be read and closely considered. 4
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

WE learn from the Waco AdVdnos that
the total liabilities Of Flint s. Chamberlin
are 500, 271.64, assets s1SS, 56s. 90, leaving
deficiency of IS, roses. The Aduanos
remarks:
''From the above it viii be seen that the
liabilities are but little in excess of the as
sets, but in the present condition Of fnan-
cial matters throughout the country, it will
be difficult to realize the face Of the assets.
Yet we doubt not that the members of the
firm are individually able to make up the
Difference -
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

We had the pleasure of meeting in our
Office, Saturday, Col. N. L. Norton, the
lecturer OF the State Grange. We are sorry
to learn that his family have been quite sick
recently, but glad that they are now conva-
descent. 1t always affords US great satisfae-
ton to meet with the Colonel, as he is socia-
bic and well informed about the condition
Of our State and the wants of our people.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

THE New York Herald writes much trad
de about John Brown. In speaking of the
late war and its results, the Herald says:
sit was won-at how terrible and dreary
q cost we dare not say. But it was the soul
of John Brown that won it, that signed the
proclamation of emancipation and accepted
the surrender Of Lee at APPomattox.
Such stuff from leading paper viii soon
bring it under the contempt of all decent
men who are not blinded by passion and
nreindice
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

Mr.. D. RICHARDSON, who has recently
taken charge Of the editorial department Of
the Central Team, and is also assistant ed
itor of the Teas Farm and Home, was in
our Office Satu rday. Both papers are
owned by Mr.. ]. w. Ellington.
We are pleased to see so much attention
paid to agricultural papers and they should
be well supported by the farmers of our
State
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

DIED, of pulmonary congestion, at the
boarding house of Miss Dashiell, in this
city, at o'clock P. NJ, yesterday, Mr..
Eugene c, Park, of Jefferson, Texas, in
the twenty-second year Of his sge.-Sdn
Antonio Herald. lg 2 sfee a'o5 s -
!, It is with sorrow that we are made ac-
quainted with the mournful fact. Eugene
was most excellent young man, and bid
fair to make very useful member of so
ciety; but, alasl he, like many others, is
cut down in the prime Of life by that fell
disease which seems to be incurable. ~
We tender to the parents, brothers and
sisters Of the deceased, our sincere condo
lence in their sad bereavement. to-.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

than other people. As ministers Of the
Gospel are held more strictly up to the high
standard ofmorality, 50 are editors expected
to maintain the dignity Of the press in all
their discussions.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

THE Hallville Nesos has improved greatly,
and is now well established paper, filed
with interesting news, and devoted to the
interests of the people of that section and Of
the State. Mr.. Martin knows how to get up a
good paper, and should be literally sus-
tanned by the citizens of that section.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10
70 sUBsCRTBERs AND CORN

Persons writing to this Office in relation
to their papers or business, will please state
the postoffice TO which the paper is, or will
be sent, or the answer must be mailed.
They will also state whether they take OF
desire TO take the DAILY or WEEKLY.
By so doing, much delay and trouble viii
be avoided. l
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

one souars-elQht Inss-el for frst insertion; afty
cents FOR each su6sequent insertion.
r-special notices next to reading matter a. aOler
square each insertion Eight lines OF less square
GE-Reading matter, local column, afteon cents per
Advertisements payable I'm advance.
unless with those doing q regular busis
ness under contract.
B-We win contract with parties themselves at the
above rates and not through third parties.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

HoN. GEO. CLARK, Attorney General, who
went on a bridal tour to Alabama, has re-
turned to the "City of the Hills" and is
again ready to discharge the responsible
duties of his Office.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

DocKRAY, who was sentenced in Cuba to
ten years. imprisonment for intercourse with
the patriots, and sent to Spain, has been
pardoned by the Spanish government.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

TIM irst and second numbers Of the Daily
Kornieg Lsadsr, Of Jefferson, Texas, " 7.
Leader, ESD, editor and proprietor, have
been received. Hsavery neat papeE, and
ably edited. M. Leader was the editor Of
the hoa AZ, but was compelled % retire on
account Of impaired health. Under his man.
egement the 40s was quite popular and well
received BY the public and press. We vel
come III. Leader back 70 the fraternity,
and trust with renewed health be win Be
amply rewarded Tor AZ his,toils.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

THE Te1as Observer fayors three delegates
from each Senatorial district in the consti-
tutional convention, and opposes any other
legislation.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

VIZ have had placed upon our desk, tie
annual report Of tie stnts Treasurer Of the
State q Tsxas Cor TIE ye1r 1874, which en-
braces al transactions in tie Treasury De.
partnent frnm hin Installation into oiste,
January 81. % Angus q. 1s7t ths cioss q
tie nsoal yonr.
Balrnces "a &c Treasury ai the closslil
sl,s d,cal year Auzn1i 81. 1874: Caneicy
tSs1, 1851; speci., o1.iisso; sundIies
es.o7s cQls
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

Mr., WILLIAM P. HARPER, late sheriff of
New Orleans, died recently. The Picaylne
speaks in the highest terms Of him as
soldier, gentlemar and patriot.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

THE Rev. John S. Glendenning has been
acquitted by the Presbytery of New Jersey
on all the charges of seduction.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

IT is said that there were two thousand
five hundred Knights Templar in process
sion in New Orleans on Tuesday.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10

WE shall reply to the Galveston Meas
article on tsury in day or two. Other i'm
portant matters prevent US from doing so
to-day. -'
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10
Au9TEHG
THURSDAY ...... DECEMBER 10. 1874

8 We Favor the Calling OF = COnstItu-
tional Convention By our Next Legis-
latuFe. ''-DsmoTafe Platform. ie7a
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-08-09


no doubt. as in numerous experiments on q
fish found in the Gulf of Me xicO, called the
grunt, ItOund that the voice was used and
mOdulated as with other animals. When
touched with the knife the grunts that it
gave vent to fairly rose to shrek, and
when dying its means and sObs were almost
disagrs eably human.
l shall never forget the first one of these
veritable p0rkers that caught. Thinking
that my bait needed replenishing l hauled
ia and found nicely hooked grunt. and no
sooner had placed him in the boat than he
conn. enced q series of grunts and sobe
that bid fair to take me by storm. Now he
would make Q low noise, and gradually
swell the melody" and finally hurl at me
such blast of entreaties, all OF which
we're produced without struggle, that my
better nature was aroused, and l made
haste to toss him back, and as he dlsap-
peared he uttered squeak which, together
with the splash, sounded to me like a bona
fide thank you" and have no doubt but
what it was.
Baron Humboldt mentions an occurrence
which he witnessed in the South Sea.
"About seven O'Clock in the evening the
sailors were terrified by an extraordinary
noise in the air like the beating OF tambO-
rines, followed by sounds that seemed to
come from the ship, and resem Died the
escape of air from boiling liquid
Many other instances could he called up
to prove that fishes use their vocal organs
to some purpose. but the above oalv serve
to show that they have a we'll defined voice,
and that it is capable of modulatipn.--Ne,o
York Times.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-08-09
THE SINGER.
BY ALICE WILLIAMS.

A singer went singing adown the world,
Now in green me aGows ana now in the town,
Anon where the smoke OF the battle Whir led,
Then OH where the autumn WOODS lay Drown;
Singing still singing! Az, nothing but that.
When the trumpets summoned the hests TO wal
And the soldiers rushed at the rat-tat-tat
OF the deafening drum-she STOOD a1ar'
And sang of The conflict in ringing tones
OF the laurel wreath, OF the victor deatn;
Till the dying silenced their shud derng groans
And smiled as they drew their final breath.
She sang of duty-her weak hands failed
But through all of the song no sadness walled
As she sang, still sang in her white despair
She sang of love- From her eager hand
The biinmiDg chalice was dashed ASIDE.
As her steps drew near to the unknown iand
She gazed on the past and wlstful signed
I'm all the fray have struck no blow
All wella-oay, but the hours are long
When the evening comes what nave 10 snow
Save here and there the thread OF song?
But the warriors knew at the conflicts end,
When the roar Of the battle died away
That the song which seemed with the cannon to
blend
Had strengthened each arm in the deadly fray;
And the souls that in duty's lonely way
With faltering steps had jNurneyed long,
When the voice of the singer reached them that
day
Felt the hearts within them grow brave and
strong;
And the happy lovers that, hand in hand,
Wandered toget her the wide world Ger.
From that song they but dlmlv could understand
Learned deeper love than they kns " before!