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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11

THE Bryan APpeaI is not wholly just when
it says that if judges should be elected by
the Legislature so should all other officers.
The difference is plain. 1t is the peculiar
province of judges to administer even
handed justice, and even determine matters
of life and death. Therefore, they should
be removed the furthest possible from all
inducements that make demagogues the
curse of republics. If, however, the ballot
box be purified and none vote in local cleo
tions save those fitted for the discharge Of
this high Office of citizenship, there would
be little reason for the effort to secure Texas
trustworthy courts by having them created
By the Governor aud General Assembly.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11

If the International bill be not passed,
its paper natures in less than three months
and the road will be sold. Who alone can
buy Who has the money and the creditG
Who would become absolute masters Of
Texas even as the Pennsylvania Central
rules Pennsylvania, sending its yice-presi-
dent to the United States Senate. It would
be pitiable if Texas even went down to that
degraded position wherei its Legislature
can never adjourn till some great railroad
king assents. Defeat the international, and
Texas, in Its railway facts and conditions
becomes another Pennsylvania.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11

the Negro Bureau Savings Bank. Their,
that these same white thieves might be in
vest 4 with Offices and plunder the South,
the stupid blacks were clothed with the
right Of suffrage, and = every county and
town in which the ignorant, incapable crea-
lures have a majority, selfish, unknown ad-
Venturers have been crowned with hOaOrs,
and the people remorselessly robbed. at
last Governor Coke, even in his exhaustive
and admirable message, must needs go be-
yond the scope Of subjects sEictly within the
purview Of stste paper to tell the people
Of Texas that the woes of government are
local in origin, and that heavy taxa
ton is fastened on them by counties and
towns and not by the State. In other
words, the security Of the people against
bankruptcy and ruin, such as has been
wrought everywhere in older States, con-
sists in the restriction Of suffrage in local
government, in towns and counties, to free
holders. If TO this an educational qualia-
cation be added as prerequisite to the ex-
ercise of the right of suffrage, the condi-
tion of the country will be none the worse.
The blossoming beauties of the Bureau and
Indebtedness and gratitude of blacks for
freedom, to sdventurers from abroad, and
their fatal Intervention in affairs of govern
ment are confessed, not only by every citi-
zen of the South, but by Morton and other
leaders at Washington, who
state that even the Intelligent negroes"
gathered at the country's capital, are ut
terly incapable of shaping the fortunes of a
municipality. They have bankrupted the
District of Columbis and the taxpayers of
the whole country must here again foot the
bills of the everlasting negro. Why may
We not give share of attention to that
section of Governor Coke's excellent mes
sage In which he is forced, by glaring and
unfortunate facts, to go out of his way to
lecture on corporate economy. Deeply as
Texas is interested in the International Rail
ways fortunes, even more profoundly are
the fortunes of every citizen of to-day, and
of all future years, involved in this perfec-
tion of local municipal governments. The
end proposed to be achieved can only be
effected by restricting suffrage to those who
are both capable and interested in exercIs-
ing the right of suffrage wisely and well.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11

DYING Christians and patriots everywhere
are making bequosts to the. University Of
the South-If -tir0 natchlesS grounds IN
this city,. once desecrated by the brutal
hand of savage war, were occupied by q
single building devoted to purposes of learn
ing, the good of all lands would contribute
to the amelioration of every evil of which
Texas may complain, by leaving rich legs-
cies to the university at Austin. Here such
an institution must exist, and he who
founds it will be deemed, through all fu-
ture time, the ehiefest benefactor Of this
imperial State.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11

sExAroR CoSk1Se, in his speech in the
United States Senate. few days ago, re-
ferred tothe President IS "Efis Exoellencyn
-EHs Supreme Excelleney the President Of
the United statesi Il sounds veil, snd
Grant no doubt, hkesit. How humiliAeing
the reelection that We poor people, away out
N Texas. are the piuabls subjects Of such
mss,er-a drunken bunmgr dragged up
Ike drowned honor from absolute degrade
tion snd thrust b brutaliriug VA into
o.scs. omniposencs and innortslity. L
VA. horrible jerk givcn her wheel o.
lack. When Grant was turned rp b Dane
Perfume
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11

The Pease that boiled over few days
ago in the Federal Senate is a dirty, forked
vegetable, sent up, in terrible stew, not
long ago, from Mississippi. He really rep
resents Massachusetts, and is one Of those
impudent depraved adventures who Is
well pleased to represent negro brutality in
body created to legislate for civilized
people Pease told the Senate that another
Southern rebellion was imminent, and Lo-
gan was scared out Of his boots-terribly
frightened about it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11

FoRNBY has written brilliant, attractive
letters of late even from the firesides Of the
foremost men of Great Britain. 1t is need
less to say that Forney's letters are admir-
able, and then, too, he has furnished the
reading world with many admirable
sketches of admirable men, known we'll
duriAg long and active life among politi-
clans at Washington. These biographical
and other papers have been numerous and
voluminous, and it is very strange that no
where, in all the pages of all these contri-
buttons to current literature-noWhere do
we find the remotest allusiOa TO Irwin and
the Pacific Mail subsidy. Foney, at last,
is done for.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11
r AND FOR SALE.

n splendid farm OF sixteen hundred acres Of land,
with al the Improvements; six hun red enclosed
with good cedar rail and stone fence, two hundred OF
which j. m cultivation. never falling stream Of
water the tract for sock; tine peach orchard;
two-story stone dwelling. well finished, forty-eight
feet front 1--WE rooms i6xl6 wide hall and double gal
lery stone min house and Kitchen we'll Of splendid
water the yard; stone granary and stables, with
good well, furnishing an abundance OF Nater or
stock; good post aud live oak timber In sufficient
quantity supply the farm for all times the best Of
rock for building and fencing. No better farming
land or Nc ter for stock, in the State. his farm is
situated In the county Of Williamson, Ave miles west
from Liberty Hill, twenty miles west from George
town, in beautiful and healthy country. For
further information apply TO
NJ. y. SWE NEY,
Austin, Texas, P,.O Box 1O7.
Title perfect. no4 div wifi
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11

PEAsE, the Mississippi United States Sen
ator, has suddenly achieved notoriety. he
gathered up all the stories Of outrage and
murder that have been published in North
ern and Southern papers, in ignorant publ
cations Of the South and in malicious Inter
Oceans Of the North, and thrust the whole
series of disgusting exaggeratiOns and bru-
sal filth at once into the face Of the Senate.
Even Logan and Morton were disguised.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11

NegToes oEed q debt Of uensureiess grat-
itrde to their Northern Kberatols. Who
struck oR their shaskiss tlt TIE south
might bs beaien in battle and rot that the
negio might Be- frse. Then ssindlers az
ihe dsludsd hiacksurgsn q li.tleuchsu.s
sna ro1bod r1s,nty-ts|o tboa1ssa q tl-,e
kslpl,, aslss .ls0p - 'aas,sss'i'a 6
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11

WoN'T Jaunty Antics Logan have com
Portable time after Andy johnson gets
within arms-length of the gusty wind bag9
The country will never forget the stupend-
Gus speech which Logan leveled at johnson
when the impeachment 6asco progressed.
Very certainly Andrew johnson. has not
forgotten it. he never forgets. I: were
we'll for poor Logsn If he could.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11
Tor SALE.

Fourteen hundred and seventy six acres OF land
Houston county, on Hurricane bayou, about one mile
from the Trinity river, and about mills west Of
Crockett. Thgreis lake situated the land, which
affords abundance OF water. Place well tmbered; aE
excellent stock farm From $50 20 800 acres have been
in cultivation. Some 800 or 401 prairie land
Several beautiful sitee for building; from eight
cabins the place The land s said TO be very pro-
ductve In order 70 make quick sale viii take for the
pee the low price Of $500 Double this price has
y offered and refused for IT, The wants
hey now and will ell at the price named apply to
NJ b. SWEENEY, Agen.
eei5 Wit i. o. Box iOI, Austin, Texas
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11

Tm Age properly sssails members Of
grand iuries Of Texas towns who know
gamblers by the scorc, visit their dens,
whaek their banks, when they can, and yet,
after swearing to find true bills, never cause
the punishment Of sing.e culprit. Juries
in Austin are. perhaps, equally rcmiss-a
very mild term, by the way, to apply to
violations Of the highest Official and civic
obligations.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11
TILE perfect.
EoR SALE.

One thousand seven hundred and hfty-six and nine
teuths res OF land IN williamson county, i've miles
nom Georgetown, on Rumet road with dwellirg and
other improvements Place well watertd ANA tim
bercd. Three lime klns in operation; make the fines
lime In the county. for which ready sale IL had az
Georgetown and Rockdale. As stock aneh IL Is un-
surpassed In that section VIII sell g per acre.
$3.50 for the whole place II applied TO once. II Il
worth three times that price. Title perfect Apply
TO NJ. b. SWEENEY, Land AgenI,
Jan dtucs&friwtf Box 10, Austin, Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11

Carr. JOHS T. CLEvELASD, who was
born in Salem, Massachusetts, in 17ss, and
has been citizen Of Texas from slime in
memorial died at Cypress Spring Rancho,
Blsnco county. on the fourteenth ultimo.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11
IToR SALE.

-Four hundred acres OF valuable land within four
miles OF Bryan, in Brazos county adjoining the ARr
cultural College grounds and near tine railroad. The
lana lies ell FOR ouliyaioni half In tmoer; soil ex
very healthy neighborhoOd. For terms apply TO
NJ b. SWEENEY,
VIII take for the place II applied TO at once, S2i00.
In porson by letter. Z. box l0l, Austin, Texas.
eeih at
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11

A srATEaEEST has been published every
where 70 the effect that David Crockett's
hein claimed the ate Of Austin. How the
story originated, We cannot ten. As wes are
advised, It is wholly haseless.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11
ZOE sALE.

ifi4 acres OF land IN Burnet county, $50 acres in
cultivation. with all the improvements k own as Back
BOn0 Valley; land very rich; aband tnce OF timber and
weter Ia good neighboFhOod ,hiokiy settled; two
churches the place; eight mits south Of Burnet
town; three miles from Marble town, ant about nifty
miles from Austin. The place Ia said 70 be very de-
sirabe win sell this place Tor less han it's value.
Part In CASH the balance on time. For terms, apply
20 n. b. SWEENEY.
au7 ftw&dtf
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11

T. VI. JOSEPH, the able and worthy Sen
ator from the commercial capitaIo OF Texas,
was properly chosen, by the Odd Fellows,
their Grand Treasures. Hesought to &C to
Galveston that he might be installed in the
honorable Office given as deserved tribute to
his personal worth, but on Saturday he
could induce no Senator TO pair OF with
him and he remained in Austin, oblivious
Of honors awaiting himself 10 Galveston, to
discharge q debt he owed the State Of
Texas. He remained here to vote for the
International Railway bill Bis speech on
this question was as fsultless in taste as it
was unanswerable in its logic aud We only
regret that no proper repoFtcof IL was made
at the time. ALr. Joseph has ever been q
staunch friend Of Texas, wise promoter
of Texan progress, and therefore has never
fAltered in promoting the completion Of the
International Railway
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11

Iris stated that Gnntexclzimed. when Be
hc.rd thar Andy johnson vas elected, i
an sick agasn-- People Gboui Washingion
know rhas Grants sickness means
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11
PAKER 5 GRAHAM,

GsasseOek's bloch. Congress Avenue. Austin. Texas
wnolssase ana Retan DruEEisss,
Dealer. n PANTS. ons. window Glass. rcrfunsries.
Noaps and eundrcs.
1Z-rrescrptlons carefully compounded
oracss lrom county merchants and phi sicians 20
~ ~ G Baker 4 TIE oFiEiratcr and cole Proprietor
II ths Celohralc1 ~ z Tor he carr 81 iieh. ring
vtf trtiCl ETC. which 4 kept rcnatanty on h1nd By
us in quantities 80 suit porckascra
n R.-Maeontc, otd Fellows, Knights ~ rythias
nnd IemnfFancc eociely bcraiiss Eild Ind.a furni
tdfc furnished g order, and 60 The lowest terms.
dcS Wlim
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11
7 osT OR STOLEN.

Nv sorrel Mare when tied Ia front Of our store
Monday evening about eight clock disappeared and
II snpnOsod 10 81 stolen. Sho had Saddle Bride and
Felt Saddle hlankct %. The animal cSa be caelly
Identified. hasi laFcs on her len hind leg. y conae
ouencc Of Witch q is ewoleu and dOUoy large ~
ne olher leg An appropriate reward via Be paid for
seeoS crv WALTER tbs.
fe,.fo .Ie.ff
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11
Miscellaneous.
EoR SALE.

e51 scfes Of land IN Burieson county, Texas. On
the east waters of klrst Yegua, nine a.d half miles
West ot Caldwell. TINS land - " d tirnpered and
Hafefed-e Splendid stock rancho. This valuable
pa.e win eell for dollar "a coin pr acreff aod
within thirty days. Haif cash; balance in twelve
nentes. Sal Gt once On n B. SWEENEY.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11
: pEEDWELL MATHEMATICAL AND
3 ENaIKEERrNa co1LEoE,

- y
Upper Flores Street, San Antonio, Texas.
VIII open the rst OF February, 1876 or the recep-
ton OF young gentlemen.
The course 81 instruction wsI be thoroagh-theor-
etical and pfectical-Gnd embrac all branches OF
mathGmatics pure and mixed with lecturts upon gen.
era scitnce and upon such subjects ae may tend to
prcpa the student for entering upon the profession
of surveying and engineering; civil mechanical Topo
graphical hy tFaulic or military.
students will be rcqursd. when the weather may
permit 10 enIsr the aefd With compass transit level
etc. for practical exercise In surveying and engineer
They need bring with them fer reference such math-
Cmaiicni books as they may have In possession.
Tuition Ia advance. per mouth. s 10 coin. A
small additional expenditure Tor stationery, drawing
inairumon 4, etc, win b. Indispensable.
limited number = siud nts can be accommodated
at the college with DO rd and lodgings moderate
an expense Per month not exceeding SIS TO $50.
JAS. HE iOR.
civ Engineer; Professor OF Applied Mathematics and
D. T. WALKER,
Graduate Oneida College New York; Professor OF
Pun and Analytical Mathematics.
THos, A. DWYER'
fct WY Stationer; Trcasurer.
a.n nrrcHxtl- IN. STcHxrt.
MITCHELL s son,
Groccrs, Cotton Factors
ANp
Forwarding Merchants,
Opposite Freight Depot. AUSTIN, TEXAS.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-11

,uzasr 81. charles EIossD new orisans.
nan..a rosa furnl.Aca VIA twelve nee n v. col
fr|r- hr.f t1n.. nc4 t1EE1. sa1cuIl1 4uno t,scsi.
a l,fs4l.{N NnFR CHARLES LAcoONE.
a-sesss5 iss a. v. coasaas's Bs.a biiil.sa
Ittlt NV 1clEe es tea
= TxNo CoUNrY LAND AGENCY.
NV Ak HA1lt.
1Ax rs DGAGLIaEs,
F. a. ~ p
GENERAL oollEoTlae AGENTS,
rt,xo TKxAe - y
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-04-01
ARRESTED AFTER MANY YEASR.

COLONEL BuTLER's MURDERER IN 1874
CAUGHT IN 1876.
Wllliamsport March 20.-In October,
1864, Colonel Butler, of Brookville, Jeffer-
son county, was directed to arrest JOSEPH
Lounsberry, of Clearheld, for desertion.
Lounsberry had openly declared that he
would shoot whoever undertook his arrest,
and made his word good by killing Colonel
Butler on the spot, shooting him with a
rife. This was in Cleardeld county.
The most intense excitement existed at the
time, and Government officials have during
this long interval attempted in vain to
make his arrest. A warrant for the arres
ot Lounsberry was placed in the hands of
Detective Rathebone, of the United States
Secret Service, on the 10th of March last.
He at once proceeded to Liberty, Tloga
county, in which place. it was said, Louns-
berry was domiciled, Ne got an intimation
of his whereabouts from some words mad.
vertently dropped by Lounsberry's friends
in Liberty. Hathbone made the arrest
yesterday at one o'clock. Lounsberry
makes no denial or concealment of his
crime. lie will be taken to Pittsburgh
The trial will develop some astonishing
facts duplicating many in that section in
reasonable practices during the war.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-04-01
FITS CURED FEyEEii

Any person suffering from the above
disease is requested to address DR. PRICE,
and a trial bottle Of medicine will be for
warded by Express.
FREE
The only cost being the Express char.
ges, which owing to my large business, are
small.
DIR. Price has made the treatment Of
FITS OR EPILEPSY
study for years, and he will warrant a
cure by the use Of his remedy.
Do not fail to send to him for trial bot
tie; it costs nothing, and he
WILL CURE YOU,
no matter Of how long standing your case
may be, or how many other remedies may
have failed
Circulars and testimonials sent with
FREE TRIAL BOTTLE.
De particular to give your Express, as
well as your Post Office direction, and
Address,
DIR. CHAS. II. PRICE,
81 William Street, New York. y-5n3ly
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-04-01
CHURCH FESTIVAL.
"a FEAST OF REASON AND Flow OF SOUL"

"a FEAST OF REASON AND FLOW OF SOUL"
At recent meeting of the congregation
of the M. L. Church, at which W. S.
Hamblin presided, it was decided to hold a
festival in the basement of the Methodist
church on the evening of Friday the second
day of April 1875. Prof. Geo. r. Dixon
was unanimously elected general manager
for the evening of the festival and an eff
cient core consisting of a dozen or more ac
tive ladies and gentlemen were chosen as
assistant officers for the occasion. Ever v
effort will be made by the different COM
mittees to have q profusion of eatables
consisting of oysters raw, stewed and fried,
ice cream, sandwiches, oranges, and
other fruit to gether with other articles to
numerous to mention which will tickle the
palate and please the eye. Some novelties
will be on exhibition among which will be
ssda fountain, from whose foaming fount
we may quaf the delicious beverage which
though it charms out taste will not steal
our senses, The design of this fe stival is
financially to secure a little cash for Rev.
Martin and socially to have q visit a
general interchange of thought and senti-
ment. Come one come all with change in
your pockets and smiles on your faces and
feal assured of hearty welcome from the
officers in charge. By order of the COM
mittee of arrangements.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-04-01

Hon L, A. Mackey, member of Con
gress from this district, has been no IT,
fed by the Secretary of the Navy that
there is a vacancy in the Naval
Academy from this district, with the re-
quest that he nominate a candidate for
appointment. II such recommendation
is not made before the 1st Of July, the
Secretary will fill the vacancy. For
the benefit of those who may think of
applying FOR the position we copy from
the Lock Haven Democrat.
Tie candidate, if appointed, before
that time, will be required to report for
examination at the Naval Academy in
June. II appointed after that time,
but before the first of July, he will be
examined on the 18th of September.
The course of instruction is six years;
the pay $500 per annum, but of this
there is an outlay of S1Sl so for cloth.
ing and 500 for books, &c. On admis-
sion 500 must be deposited for books
and there will be an outlay for clothing,
The appointee must be over fourteen
and under eighteen years of age. No
candidate will be admitted unless he
has satisfactorily passed an examination
by the Academic Board. He must be
in all respects physically sound, we'll
formed and of robust constitution. He
must be of good moral character, salts
factory testimonials of which must be
given, and must pass a satisfactory ex-
animation before the Academic Board
"in reading, writing, spelling, arithmetic,
geography and English grammar"
Arithmetic is considered particularly
essential, as the instructions read that
'the. board should ascertain the aptitude
Of candidate in this branch of study,
which il good, should count in his IA
vor in case of slight deficiency in
other branches" But the examination
is thorough in all the branches named, -,
"slight" deficiency only being admis-
sable if made up by thoroughness in
arithmetic. And the Navy Department
earnestly recomends any one "conscious
ofany deficiency in these respects, not
to subject themselves or their friends to
the modification and disappointment
consequent upon failure, by accepting
appointments and attempting to enter a
service for which they are not fted."
There is a food in tine Clarion.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-04-01

THE PEopLE's FRIEND.-It is sus-
ceptibe of easy proof that the Sewing
Machine has been a greater blessing to
the masses Of American people than any
invention of the present century. Moth
ing else has done so much to save the
lives and health of the wives and
mothers, the patient, overworked wo-
men of the land, who, as a class, most
needed relief from the burthens of
everyday life. Every father and hus-
band fails in his duty if he ueglects to
endow his home with such triumph of
science as the Wilson Shuttle Sewing
Machine. Machines will be delivered
at any Railroad Station in this county,
free of transportation charges, if ordered
through the Company's Branch House
at 327 & 329 Superior ST., Cleveland,
Ohio.
They send an elegant catalogue an6
chrome circular free on application.
This Company want few more good
agents.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1875-04-01
C. Z. H..

The Pittsburgh Telegraph says
The provisions of the Civil Rights bill,
much to the astonishment of those ii
was expected to benefit, have been
nearly all nullifed by the various de
cisious of the United States Courts
Points raised by colored men relative to
accommodation at boarding houses, bar
Der shops, drinking and billiard saloons,
have all been determined against the
plaintiffs. 1t is claimed that only the
jury clause is to be passed upon by the
Courts, and it is said to be the opinion
in legal circles that the Supreme Court
will decide it unconstitutional when a
case Involving the question comes be-
fore it.