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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-06-17

WHEN Texan paper uses patent out
side it should surely stimulate It's proprie-
tors to painstaking care. Tho interior
should look AZ well and tread as well as
the outside. Don't deny in words and con-
fess in fact the superiority Of Yankee taste
and skill and genius. That's our objection
to patent outsides, II other people choose
to use then.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-06-17

ALI. the demagogues in the State are go
ing into all sorts Of absurd excesses when
promising to reduce salaries Of State OH,
GERS. Those We have now are badly paid,
In most instances. None Of them have
more than enough to support their families,
while practicing rigid economy. This Is
especially true Of the clerical force at the
capital.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-06-17

THERE is, and has been, no quarrel or
misunderstanding between Governor Coke
and Gen. Ord. In fcct, the Federal officers
now in Texas have the implicit confidence
of the people and of the State government,
and there is perfect accord and sympathy,
as far as we can learn, between them. Gen.
Ord's staff officers and subordinases are as
highly esteemed as this distinguished off,
osr, now absent in Washington.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-06-17

THE newspapers begin to talk Of protect
ing birds against gunners. It isnot ony
Bergh-Iike generosity that impeIs them to
deal gently with the pretty, helpless crea-
lures, but the birds are the great destroyers
Of graashoppers and Of cut worms. Our
city dads should make the town school Of
morals, and prevent the shooting Of doves
and sparrows here.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-06-17

LEr an loyerz Of the turf n Austin re-
joice. Sam Harper ia again victorious. He
ran Two miles sand repeatn at Dallas against
Rebel Morgan and won the two successive
trials IN 4: % and :2a. Santa Fe beat Ans
tin IN mile race IN ls55Sf. Bets were
ave to one On Austin, and Dallas went up
Tor several thousand.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-06-17


TIE Rafriot isra properly and tastoiuilg
conducted newspaper, We believe. Il con
dennis the STATEsNAH's criticism Of the
old party bdnner. DG1Eofse, and we have
70 say to the Fsisios. whose good opinion
We would retain, that there was ne recourse
LEFT JUS. De1lof5e .frst assslled the erATEs-
Max without sink asserting that We WeEs
the bribed orgnn-grinders Of Tom seott
and 0f Galusha A. GroE. Thers H.s no
truth Or justice Or proFoeaiion. % Justify
ths conduet Of ths old sihneEs and there
fore We told the truth Of him. re Wsuts
eVelytbine. fails - everything, and hates
everything thzi dos n5t pa11es 70 his
vanitf @ seIfshns. and vs have dole
With him.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-06-17


II is teariully sad story that comes up
from seguin, and We regret exceedingly any
act OF ours that may have contributed to
the spirit Of revolt against Ireland's absO-
lutte domination in bis own little satrapy
OF Seguin. TneY ned tnelr nrtis cUnson-
ton in Seguin in the usual sWeetEay. The
ring was all ranged around, their brows with
roses and with myrtle bound, and every
thing was supposed e be sltogether lovely
and quiet and nice-like But the thing
busted Ireland chosen man cOuldn't get
the nomination, and when il was suggested
By some desperate man, having not even
the fear Of Ireland -bsfoss- he. eyes, that
'snot only the proposed delegate but Che
Supreme Court cf Isxns Has fdr 0ordan, ?
there went up a. agOnizing howl Of unats
ts1n5ls despair. Va hhss tslsgrdpiled g.
learn whsthsr Irsland rtih Live.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-06-17

Al coxsrrrUfIox-ilE -ilEEDzR ID Dehton IS
buuly eneaged IN providing tie details Of
: crin.insI code 70 inject into fhs bIeesea
Constitution of Texas. When 6niahed, &
It contain tie haf nov pFopossd b vote
ca,chss % Be tackled On % s. i Niil b
longer thar tie Pandsesz q 4osLinian.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-06-17


some OF our Contemporaries have ppb-
ished piece Of poetry under n. III.
The Magical Isle in the Riveref Time. y
BY B. F. Taylor. The original appeared
years before the war, without any claim Of
authorship, and is far more beautiful than
Mr. Taylotss imitation. We are not certain
that the version we give is absolutely cor.
rect, but At least it is much superior to the
imitation. Il is a perfect gem, which We
commend taithe lovers Of that true poetry,
which clothes tender thOught in graceful
and beautiful language
A wonderful strear, = TIE RIVER Tine.
As Il runs through Ne Enalm Of toars,
Mttn lapltleea rhyme akd y uiueical chime.
Win broader eycep and surge sublime.
Ana blends with tho ocean of yearA
How the winterssr drifting lIke aakes OF snow.
ana the summers Ike ouoa between,
a.. one ne yesr n the shs.i 20 they come and 80
~ tne rivers heart with ita ebb and hoW,
A u giides IN the shadow and sheen.
These'a magical isle in the river Time.
-, w here the eotteat q airs are playing;
fesye 3 cieqoleaa aly and tropical cline
ana Ana sSs sSes g ssss :, ~, ysspsss chine
And the name Of this island is Long Aro~
And We oafy our treasures ihcre:
IiiaIe are sioEs % beauty and Boaons o. snoWs
There are heaps ~ dnst, hnt We loved them 80;
Thete afe frinkels and tfosecs OF hair.
There ere fragments OF songs that nobody slngs,
And part o. AZ inianta prayer;
There's lutte nnsUcpt, and harp without strings;
There ere broken vOye aud pieces of ringe.
And the garments that she used 10 wear.
There hands that are waved when the fairy shore
~ fhc mirage q lifted IN air;
And We sometimes hear, Though the turbulent rosr,
Sweet voices We heard h the days gone before
When the wind doWR the riyer = far.
0hi remenlberel aye be tho blessed islc.
All the day Of life until night
Whea the evening comcs with lie beautiful smile.
And our eyes are closing 70 slumber awhile,
May thar island OF sOals be IN sight
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-06-17
= GOOD DEED DONE IN wAsn1Ne-

Nobody can imagine what beautiful
NiObe has been discovered in jefferson,
Texas. The only trouble about it is the
sex Of thsweeping Statue. Il isn't woman
but people are obliged to call 1t Niobe from
its lovely shape and floods Of tears. Judge
AcAdoo is she. Appointed postmaster It
jefferson he was veF5 comfortable and was
pleasing and smiling ond full Of winsome
little Ways, even charming to behold.
Everybody vas delighted. But somehow
Or Other the distinguished Judge though
IN H0astDn at the tine, forgot 70 cone
over and do obeisance . Bouids Baker and
the late Governor Davis when tie delicious
breathipgs Of that adminble convention Of
FEDERAL placemopgers were plotting With
eHd fer one another nt Henpstead. This
absenco of lhe Jadgs vas faisl. B0ulds o.
bis :Excellency did tke business for the
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-06-17

Mr., SEoRETARY FISH, whatever may be
said of his politics, is a gentleman, and the
fact Has become more conspicuous because
he is member of Grants Cabinet. He
was once arespectable member of the Fed
eral Senate, when none besides gentlemen
had access to that body Thisawa before
suffrage was imbruted, and satages had de-
graded citizenship. A gentleman and man
Of sense was incapable of the folly some
time ago ascnbed to Mf Fish, and the
STATESMAN, conscious that the story was a
hoax or blunder, has never before adverted
to it. lie sent, by mistake, form Of oath
to the Governor Of Georgia, to be accepted
by him who represented Georgia ia the
Centennial celebration It was q clerical
mistake, and that's the whole story, and
much breath and printers ink was wasted
in needless denunciation Of Mr.. Fish.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-06-17
LIFE INSURA ANOEI A DEAD Loss no
TIE COUNTRY. rfEsT ra0


ii Consolidated reports Of life insurance
companies for last year show that 201, $50
policies were issued, and $50, 66S policies
terminated, as follows: By death eT66, by
expiration 027, by change 1888, and by dis
continuance and .non-payment Of premium
1873, 1877. The last item will strike the
reader ascurious; for If the year mentioned
was not an exceptional one the permanent
increase in the number of policies held by
insurance companies is comparatively small.
Last year it was 40, 900. a These facts indi-
cate that either from lack Of desire or of
financial ability to pay premiums regularly
nearly three-fourths of the persons insured
annually step down and ontp without
awaiting summons from the Angel of Death.
But at the same time it proves shat the
hazard to companies by expanding their
business is much less thar the public have
been led to suppose. It may not be I'M
proper to add that it seems from these fg-
ures that very large share of the annual
surplus product of Southern toll is absorbed
Dy LhSbcTu duO AuoaIduCC
and palpably enough the loss to these States
is simply enormous. 1t is the fault ofthose
who forfeit life policies, but the fact still
stares us in the face that the millions go
ing away annually to insure property in
houses and souls should be invested at
home. The best legacy one can leave his
wife and children is life of honest indus
try, or rather the example and fame incl
dent to it. They never prosper who win
on the turn of cards, or on that Of an issue
of life or death, the faro dealer being Grim
Death But whatever individuals may think
of the policy of life assurance, of which
only one aspect is presented to the country,
it plain enough, if the figures above given
be correct, that the State of Texas should
surely restrict or regulate the business.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-06-17

f..r - rrr 1fa.-ralt p - GA r.lr.I
nAscent postmaster at Jefferson, and even
while he still heldt appointment and was
eminenlly biissful, the Commission, only
four days ago, was sent down to good
looking woman at Jefferson. It isn't often
We approve Grants acts but in this
instance the President or the Postmaster
General deserves all compensation. Il is
not that We do not pity Nlobe. The sTArEs-
NAN drops even now several tears of sympa-
thy while bending over the tomb of the
Judges buried hopes; but the woman prop
erly holds the Office, and al such Offices
should be given to the capable and worthy
of the sex. For the first time in our lives
We approve an act Of Davis and of Grant or
Of the Postmaster General Whoever
knocked the great ugly judge of Jefferson
off his crooked pins and set up a woman in
his stead as postmaster, deserves the
worlds applause, and the women of Texas
should confess this once approval OF an act
- ~NNiA' Po"Sii.- sr.-gf - E.ve .e.s
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-06-17

Price Of Tickets only One DOllar.
CLUB RATEs-KLEvEN TICKETS FOR TEN
DOLLARS.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-06-17
Directors.
FRANCIS N, BOIIN. Manager.
JOHN w. christian,
ALEXANDER HARRIS. ftiis

The Concert wIIl be under the IlnIle-
diate supervision Of Wr. O.. y. S1SSON,
" hfch Will be a sumcfenG guarantee
that the price paid fer the tfcket Will
insure the worth Of the mOuey. slarE8
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-06-17

COFFEE HENDERSON, S AttoEPeysssit q

COFFEE & HENDERSON, Attorneys at law; SyHF-
FEY n MORROW, Att0rneys-at law; NIAKEMSoN
q POSEH, Attornsys-at-lAw. t-eQfgetoWn, Texar.
MORTON MOSES, Barnet. Burnet county, Texas.
r. A. BLANDFORD, AustiR Encampmcnt, L o.
o. f.; GEORGE b. ZIfPELNAN, Aurtin Eacamp-
ment, ]. o. U. +. ...7r
am personally acquainted with F. NJ Bolln and
the parties who recommend him. all citizens OF VII,
Hanson county and believe him and them to be
trustworthy ~ honorable.
LEVI PENNINGTON Clerk d. c. Williamson Co.
am personally acquainted with +. n. Boln, and
knew him TO be jealous Odd Fellow and high
toned honorable gentleman and as such take pleas
urc IN recommending him. fHfr ss-sa
W. \. MAKKNsoN, y. g. George,sEn Lodge,
No. 10, ]. U. u y.
concur In the above
A. 5. REED, Y. O. Georgetown Lodge.
Direct all letters TO +. NJ. BOLIN, Manager Box 23
Round Rock, Williamson county, Texas p
Agent. Wanted. jas9 dit WIN
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-06-17
MRS. LINCOLN AND THE STATES
9 nul18u s. MAN. ~ HeFtttaf Ai-9


The Waco REPORTER does the STATESMAN
gross injustice when it ascribes to it the
authorship Of. an article denoupcing Mrs.
Abraham Lincoln because Of her spasmodie
vice, that was for years an insanity with
the pOor woman. The STATESMAN Is inca
pable, with facts in ITS possession, of this
outrageous abuse Of the helpless, pitiable
and unfortunate widow of President,
whose death was one of the greatest calam-
tiles that ever befell heseStates, and whose
widow was ever the truest friend Of South
erua people, Of whom she herself was
one by birth and lin all her Instincts.
The Reporter has aseFibed to the SfATEs-
NAN the authorship Of an editorial violently
denunciatofy Of Mrs. Lincoln, that appeared
in the Austin city governments organ.
The STATESMAN only deplores the gfiefs
and sorrows and misfortunes Of Mrs. Lin
coin, and never dreamed of deriding her
woes or Of denouncing the vices Of con-
fessed, incurable insanity. ~ so -
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-06-17

DepOsItOry-c. II. JOHNS x CO., Bank
era, Austin, Travis county, Texaa.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-06-17
DAEES AnB GEs. siaEn-


Mr.. Jefferson Davis, IN 4 letter jnst Pab-
Iished, reminds Gen sherman OF crimes he
committed against civilization and common
humanity wherever he moved during the
war. lie rccnrs to the burning OF colums
biS and utter desoiafion Of Georgia and
the Carolinas at the hands OF unhliti-
gated barbarism, and thinks that :
general capable OF such misdeeds might
wen suspect even Jefferson Davis Of
plotting the assassination Of President
Lincoln. Mr.. Davis recnls. idO, to orders
found on the body OF Col. Dahlgren, killed
near Richmond, instructing him to assassi-
nate the President and officers Of the Com
federacy. Mr.. Davis further FecuFs to
Sherman's violation Of Joe Johnston's
treaty, which protected the country in
which Mr.. Davis. was captured against
incursiops of sherman's cEvalry Mr..
Davis closes his brief but conclusive
note by expressing the hope that the malig-
nifty Of Sherman isgnot felt by the masses OF
the officers whose representative he is. l
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-06-17

TIE BUoRmxH
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rURPosE-To ERECT AN DDrELUows HALL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-11
NJ MOrrs-Those were Communications between them.

Mr. Moris-Those were Communications between them
selves.
Judge Neison-One moment, gentlemen This Is too plain
to be the subject OF any trouble Did you notice anything In
their intercourse bearing regard for her husband and II
so. what think might be the question.
Did you introduce anything In her intercourse at the
time you visited herr
Mr.. Beach-After 1851
Mr. TracyAfter 1861 bearing upon her affection for her
husband' She read his letters during the Autumn
Judge Neilson-Say yes no, Madam.
The Witness-Yes
Judge Neson-She did observe something
MI Tracy-What did you observe A. have heard ex-
tracts from the letters that written when he was away
lie was always spoken Of
Mr. Deach-Wait one moment object to what she said
Mr. Iracy-We insist upon what she sad as legal evil
dcce ana competent evidence What she said concerning her
anccon and devotion to her husband il competent evidence
Judge Nelson-Well let her answer.
MI. Beach-Noe our exception
The "ltness-l have heard her speak Of him
Mr. Tracy Go on, Miss Oakley.
The Witness always in the same tone
Mr. Beach-No Madam please say what she said. A. don't
remember it.
aid' a. Why in substance she spoke Of him always
any other way We didn't talk Of him much though
used TO- don't think 80 That the
You observed change her feelings towards her hus
band!
Mr. Beach-That IL objected TO.
Judge NesOn-I think she answered all she that
subject She has virtually said she saw no change.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-11
MISS OAKLEY'S LETTERS.

O Paper handed to witnessl Now, is that tho
letter which you to Florence A. 1t Is my handwriting
Very we'll Madam won't you please answer the question:
A. 1t is my handwriting
q II ia the letter; isn't IT, A. tits.
And "a tina, the envelope which contained it' A. II Is
NJ, Fulerton-we fulfilled my promise to show to you
p,ne handed TO defendants COUNSEL viii ask you THIS
question while they looking It, Did you show this eef
to anyone you wrote and before sending n' A. NO
did not.
MD Won write more than letter 70 Florence A. Ibe
lieve not.
O Before or after writing this letter. A No; have ne,
seen her have not her -ince October.
Mr. Fullerton lReadingl
My FLoREScE All the Autumn and winter so full OF
hg% 10 come TO see you and offer my sympathy aud
counsel, IL there were need OF counsel for l know
the trials OF young life struggling with the rksome daily toll
Of the schooroom facing all the necessities 81 life with
aided hands No doubt there Sweet = ~ sweet NEE sdse
merits of pity and regret than OF sonsratuia,on
But You 9 Se" b aS% called judge between
your parents and mourn over broken home was very
S you ander the shelter Of friendly root you were projected
from the public gaze and fear you will rcgtea'ng You
Know Matte and both loved you IN Infancy and through
friend the devoted wife, the most tender wise,
and sacrincng mother pernape that Is period.
have and fnSss great sS Sy Sas bsa
with mothers bq, ! have known her lew ehldren now
more than ever even though she had been widowed and al
the happiness life bring her will come hroan s,v sod
my dear Flora consider well her claims on your sds
love- and in this extremity hold ny her ne't aa me and
not your father who now deserves loyalty sna ,ns
| vice. IL sny able TO serve nes , shs lands bleed
ing At ali her life and for no fault sS r tsS 70 every
her husband fon ~ Elf 20 sayc him led
only to you de. Flora So saa S ny him lie
role DO b "or por Of his years with the sn
pcrIence OF life help YOU pc'ee lender and you caro-
w ssep Ss best blessing Of your S o Sse, wou be-
mother hoped most ea'Ss Feelings and position
spared n any %'" hope 50 still May noS os % - %so
on you py aS case Iss lei psssaads I0a s y"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-11

MR.. THTON'S SHIFTING RELIGIOUS VIEWS
@. Now, did you at any time observe achah9e III h' "
gious sentiments also? A. / did.
O. You did At time did you observe this change III
his religious vews' A. That change was very gradual run
ming along through all the years. perhaps from 1850 TO loo
during which saw him more or less.
O. That change was gradual from the year 1860 to 1907 A.
To 1861 or 1868.
The TRIBUNE Stenographer-She said 1870
The witness-I did say So general statement but ga"
very little Of Mr. Ton Is and e. doubt mao mcn
conversation with him any subject during 1868 aud 1871
On the contrary say certainly did not in 1871
@ You but little OF him after 1917 A very NUE.
hardly ever saw him. ~
O. So you fix the tmethe period OF this change within your
knowledge from 1860 to 1902 A. years previous to that
about that
@. What was that changer A. change from what were
considered the orthodox views
Mr.. Beach, beg pardon.
Judge Neison-Thc question is what he said The question
is what did Mr. Triton say on that subJect'
The Witness-I understand recalling ii; heard MI
Ton declare that his belief in the aonemen was no longer
what It had been, for one thing.
O. You heard him declare his belief in the atonemcnt
was no longer what for thngl A. 1t was no
longer accepted view Of the alonement-the
view
@ What else, A. cannot recolcct any definite statement
Of his Having had many Conversations am confident that
they included all sorts OF subjects
Mr. Beach-Wait one moment
@ Did YOU hear him say anything the subject OF his beet
in the divinity OF the Scriptures A. The inspiration OF the
Scriptures have; am sure we talked OF
O. What were his OF the inspiration OF the Scrpufes'
Judge Nelson-What did he say A. cannot say can
not recall the conversation.
O. Can YOU recall the substance OF il A. Yes Sir can
Mr. Tton no longer held old fashioned belief in the
inspiration OF the Scriptures.
Mr. Morris-[To Judge NesonIs that proper testimony
Judge NeisOn-NO.
Mr. Morris move TO strike II out.
Judge Ncson-I is struck 1t s an inference or dedcu
ton Of the witness.
O What did he say that subject A. could not possibly
recall our have talked great deal with him Oh
these topics have talked the orthodox side and he on
1lc opposing side; that is ali can say.
O. Can you say whether in substance he said he be
icyed in the inspiration OF the Scriptures
Mr. Beach-Wait moment
Judce Neison-Thai is answering for the witness
O. Now can con you say Miss Oakley, whether lie, in sub
stance said he did not believe in the inspiration OF the Scrip
lures?
Mr. Beach-Objectcd TO.
Judce Neson-That is leading and improper and ruled ont
II calls for the opinion OF witness What did he in sub
stance on the subject his belief in the Inspirations OF the
Scriptures
Mr. Bcnch-What he said.
Mr. Tracy-ln substance
The Witness-I understand.
O. Well what is your answer A. That he did not believe
in their inspiration.
O. lie said that he did not believe in the inspiration Of the
Scriptures;
Mr. Heach-DOcs she say so!
The Witness-I answered 50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-11
CROSS .EyAMIy ALTON OF MISS OAKLEY.


Mr.. Fullerton-Miss Oakley, did not understand
you tell how you visited the house after 1867 A.
Do understand you to ask me question!
O. Yes. Please state. A. How often visited the house
after 1861!
O. Yes that until 1872? not as frequently as before
aud yet perhaps a often fortnight.
q Since the Autumn Of 1870 how often have you visited the
house-up to the time that Mrs Tllon left! A. was away
from Brooklyn from the Autumn Of 1872 until within few
months have been living in Connecticut and from 1870 to
1872 there-we suppose perhaps once month; may
be little oftener perhaps not often don thinA less
than month
@ Well you heard OF this scandal did you not A. have
heard OF it from the publications Wnen do you refer to
O. When did you nrst hear OF il A. You mean the puohc
scandal exists, it stands before the public
@ Well not with all its accumuations, but when u nrst
started did you not hear A. When first became pubic
here,
O. Yes. A. Iheard OF IL in New Haven.
@ When first A. In the Fall Of i51s, thlnk was ai'er
the Woodruff publication.
O. Have you been excited somewhat upon the subject from
hat time to this have taken deep interest couiu
not be said to have been excited.
@ You took sides, did you mott A. Oh, decidedly