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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-04


RESULTS of the reign of the rabble, hay-
ing no interest in the State, aud therefore
only intent on plumber, are well illustrated
in the fortunes of Mississippi. In 1859 the
tax levy for the State was ten cents on the
hundred dollars. In. 1874 it was fourteen
times as great as in 1869. Property de-
cresses in value, but taxes leap up twelve
fold. In many cases the increase in the
county levies has been still greater.
Notwithstanding this immense increase
of the revenues, the State debt has in
creased at the rate of SIX hundred and six
ty-four thousand dollars annually. Before
1861 the cost of public printing did not ex
coed e.ght thousand per snnum. Since
1870 1t has exceeded seventy-three thousand
dollars per annum. The cost Of public.
printing in Georgia for 1872 and 1878 did
not exceed ten thousand dollars, but that
of impoverished Mississippi is nearly eight
times greater,
There is no possibility of economy in
governments while the black rabble may
even hold the balance of power in com
munity, aud since every body sees the fact
why not face it. There is sad want of moral
courage among Law givers.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-04

PoPULAR OPINION OUT WEsT.-The San
Antonio Herald takes occasion to say that ''it
will be borne in mind that the two promi-
nent railroads, in the construction of which
San Antonio is directly and deeply inter
ested, have not only to contend with all the
difficulties and fluctuations of securities in
the stock and money markets, but they have
each to contend with bitter hostility at
home N Governor Coke and the Legislature.
It will be recollected, as regards the Pierce
road, that at the last session Of the Legis-
lature q general law was introduced grant
ing an extension of time for their compile
ton to every railroad in the State, when
Senator Ireland especially excluded the
Pierce road from that benefit. unlessit de-
flected from the surveyed and adopted line
and would run it through Seguin, and the
Governor didn't hesitate TO approve Of this
hostile special legislation in an act Of gen.
eral legislation thereby showing his guber-
Material animus to the interests of San An
tonic and Western Texas. OF the other
road, the international, We viii not now
speak
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-04


THE Athens CoSrier IS frank enough and
honest enough to tell che simple truth and
say that the international Railroad should
be completed At once to Laredo. East Texas
has most Of the roads in the State. ant can
well aiTord to be righteously Indignant
when the West asks Cor = like boon. A
moneyed subsidy may wen be eiv.n cor
poration which has built the best road in
Texas without a dollar taken from the peo-
pie, aud Of all companies, We would prefer
20 see hard cash given to the international.
The frontier must have the cheap ana per
feet protection this road alone can give. and
without money. and for land alone, il car
noe Be bait At once. Our western fellow
citizens have lost. enough in TIE past few
years. for want Of such a road, to pay for
two or three ike il. such. substantially,
Is the argument q the sensible, thoughtiul
csnree
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-04

Mr.. Cards, of the Legislature, tells that
tons of copper have been recently discov-
cred in Arizona and New Mexico, and that
mining operations in his vicinity-he rep
resents the Santa Fe district-will soon
eclipse in richness of production any con-
Quoted elsewhere in America. Men have
just begun digging in the world-reDOwned
Santa Rita copper mine, and in the Long
fellow T" lode, in which a solid wall of cop
per, from ten to fifteen feet high, and of
unknown width, is exposed. Ten miles
from the " Longfellow " vein, even richer
than this, has been unearthed. The
'Cbino " miners sent off, not many weeks
ago, en- one train of pack mules, 10000
pourds of copper. The riches of Western
and Northwestern Texas are measureless,
and yet the whole of this great mineral
wealth is diverted from our own towns and
cities, and forced, by a wisely-conceived
railway system, into st. Louis. And must
it be said at last that they are the worst
enemies of Texas who groan over crimes
committed by the Twelfth Legislature, and
thus justify outrages that befall the whole
State because the International road is not
extended to the Rio Grande. savages, and
Mexicans worse than sayages, desolate only
the border couRties, while the Legislature
desolates and robs and wrongs the whole of
Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-04

VIZ cannot give credence TO the unjust
assertion made by our excellent contem-
porary that:
1.-THE Coke administration Is in league
with a huge railroad and steamship ring,
which opposes the completion Of the rail
roads pointing to San Antonio and the West,
and, by the constitutional convention
scheme, it intends to again reopen the CAPT
tai question, and, if possible, remove the
seat of gOyernmnt to Waco. Let Austin
go with the West for division, and let Aus
lin be the capital Of the new State.
Let Texas remain an unit; but to prevent
the remotest necessity for disruption, let
the International be built at once. The
pending compromise bill should satisfy
everybody. II any wish, after the bill be-
comes the law, they can file bills to wrong
and rob the West, even through the inter
vention of courts and, as pretext, place
before US the hideous Twelfth Legislature.
But courts cannot stop the road. Capital
lists have no fears. Legislation, and not
wrongful construction of statutes, Is to be
feared. The courage and wisdom and in
tegrity of courts is often deemed more
Trustworthy than those qualities of law
making politicians. But it will be time
enough to care for injunctions when they
come. Whether the West should have
railroad, and whether the honor of Texas
is involved in this question, is an inquiry
for lawmakers, and courts have nothing to
do with il.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-04

DALLAS has added to its intermlnable
catalogue Of crimes against civilization by
entertaining its sristOcracy with bear and
dog fight. A more brutal cene could not
be imagined, and surelynot described, than
was this, wherein animals called men wit
messed with delight the tortures otachlined
bear struggling for freedom and for life
slowly tortured to death by savage dogs
turned loose two at time, that poor bruins
anguish might be the more protracted. The
bear was first degraded % the level Of its
tormentors by being compelled to swallow
glass Of whisky. Hereafter, no sane
man viii apply the term brute" to any
quadruped while the bear batting people Of
Dallas walk upright.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-04

TIE people Of Austin should not forget
TO make proper arrangements for the enter
tainment Of delegates to the convention Of
the third proximo. 1t is proposed to build
at once from Indianola to Austin that part
of the Austin and Pacific road between
those two points. It is only asked by the
corpOratOrs that the people, towns and
counties furnish available resources to the
amount of $1,000 per mile. That this end
may be attained and the route of the road
defined, the convention sits here on the
third day of February.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-04

WE have several poeticaI productions,
but cannot publish more thana fair share
Of such matter on Sunday. Popular taste
must be consulted. If the STATESMAN con-
tanned any great number of poems during
the week, there would be no sufficient space
for the proceedings Of the Legislature aud
telegraphic news, and it is only on Sunday
that people read and enjoy poetical effu-
sions. "a word to the girls, " in answer to
"The letters she wrote him, will appear at
the earliest possible opportunity.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-04

DOGS cost Texas more than seven millions
dollars annually in sheep destroyed and in
food consumed. But dogs hAtter human
vanity 10y indestructible attachment and
wealth must be wasted, shins in cities made
uncomfortable, women nervous, and people
forced to pass sIeepless nights that dogs
may howl and roar, and mutton cost twenty
cents, and woollen clothes fabulous prices.
No, no, never kill dog. Cuffee's heart
would be broken.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-04

was taken up, and passed under suspension
Of rules. This i 8lr. Woods bill.
The resolution TO instruct orr Congress
sional delegation to urge upon Congress Tor
a favorable consideration Of the claims OF
those who served in the army and navy Of
the United States in the lale war with Mex
leo, was reported fay0rably upon and passed
under a suspension Of the rules.
The SPECIAL order, Galveston Cotton Ex-
change bin, creating It q body corporate,
and authorizing Il TO act under the sane.
The power to arbitrate is one Of the special
features Of the bill. Passed under suspen-
sion o. the rules.
On motion, the rules were suspended and
members allowed to present bills OF petI-
tions. The result, without any notice, was
Gfty-iye bills end resolutions.
Mr.. Watts introduced a Till to repeal that
part Of the pension law requiring veteran
survivors, before they can receive their
yearly pensions, to produce evidence that
they are unable 20 support themselves. Sup
ported by Dir. Sadler and referred TO Com
mittee on State affairs.
Mr.. F0ote, on the part Of the special COM
mittee, reported bill IN favor Of q game
and fish protection law. To take effect
sixty days after the passage OF the bill.
The report was adopted.
House adjourned until 10 A. n. to-day.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-04
Miscellaneous.

Symptoms of a Diseased Liver.
DAM in the right side, under the
L edge ofthe'ribs, increase on pres
sure; sometimes the pain is in the
left side; the patient is rarely able
to lie on the left side; sometimes
the pain is felt under the shoulder
blade, and it frequently extends to
the top Of the shoulder, and is sons
times mistaken for rheumatism in
the arm. The stomach is affected
with loss of appetite and sickness;
the bowels in general are costive,
sometimes alternative with lax the
head is troubled with pain, accom-
panied with dull, heavy sensation
in the lack part. There is generally
a considerable loss Of memory, ac-
eomPanied with painful sensation
Of having left undonc something
which ought to have been done. a
slight, dry cough is sometimes an at
tcndant. The patient complains of
WEAKNESS and debility; he is easily
startled, his feet are cold or. burning,
md he complains ola pr;ckly scnsa-
ton of the skin; his spirits are low;
and although he dissatisfied that exer-.
else would be beneficial TO him, yet
he can scarcely summon up fortitude
enough to try it. In fact, he dis
trusts every remedy. Several Of the
nbove symptoms attend the disease,
but cases have occurred where few
of them existed, yet examination of
the body, after death, has shown the
LIVER to have been extensively de-
rSrccd
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-04

The Telegraph says Houston is ''as sober
as it has been at any time this winter. !"
How about its inhabitants How has it
been in the preceding weeks There's q
deal said about water transportation, I" but
very little about It's consumption IN the
blessed old town Of Houston.
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AND FOR SALE.

splendid farm of sixteen hundred acres Of land,
with al the improvements; hun red enclosed
with good cedar rail and stone fence two hundr OF
which l. IN cultivation. never failn g stream Of
water tine tract for stock Gne peach orchard; a
tWo-story stone dwelling well finished forty eight
feet front Eve 6xl6. wide hall and double gal
lery stone milk house and kitchen; well of splendid
water IN the yard; stone granary and stables, with
good well, furnishing an abundance OF Ater or
stock good post Oak aud live oak timber, In Sufficient
quantity 70 supply the farm for all time the best Of
rock Tor building and fencing No better farming
land or Be ter for atock in The State This farm
situated in the county of Williamson, Eve miles vest
from Liberty Hill, twenty miles west from George
town. in a beautiful and healthy coun ~. For
further information apply to
NJ. B. SWE NEY,
ARstn Texas, P...O Box 107
Title perfect 4lfA nO4 div WITT
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ANOTHER
0PPORI U Mt Y

TO INVEST A FEW DOLLARS, WITH POSSIBLE
RETURNS OF THOUSANDS Is OFF RED BY
THE PosTPONEMENTo OF PUBLIC LIBRARY or
KENTUCKY TO THE nth OF FEBRUARY NEXT,
OF THEIR FIFTH AND LAST CONCERT AND
DRAWING. THEMAHAGEMKNT ARE PLEDGED
TO TBE RETURN OF THB MONEY ~ THE
DRAWING SHOULD NOT. COME OPP AT THE
nay NOW APPOINTED
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EOR SALE.

Four hundred acres Of valuable land, within four
miles Of Bryan in BrazOs county, adjoining the Ag-
cultural College grounde and the railroad. The
land lies well for cultivation; half in timber; sou ex-
ceenf; near TO churches: in good, thekly settled
very healthy neighborhOod. For terms spPly TO
" 80 - n B. SWEENEY,
WEI take for the place. spilled 10 At once, $500
In psrson-or BY Letter. Z. box 107 Austin, Texas
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BzAxToz zrAoo ~. FHEsEsIrs-
Drag & FREsENIUs.
CIVIL ERGIHEERsAND ARCHITECTS,


Wm undersaks ~ eaTey. Locnfiqn tn1 cc1.lE.c-
t.sn 81 RAILROADS. ne le-aent e l-Lttlla.
And HAHBoRss Bzildlrg q ~ = ens ~ 60
- ,lI - --.Irsts anz crpesslse ne co11irue-
- - 81 80. a. BUILDINGS "a DaLD6E1
~ - &c ~ wkEER WORKS ~ Tgrns sr1
49, ~ tIeof -
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-04

?. s. Dealers and Physicians ordering frern
ni.sers than Fleming Bros. will do Neii 70 Vst.,0
tleir ORDERS distinctly, and tale aOae bai ~.
G. MLane's Lirer Piils, Preporrd D. EIenirg
Bros, PiiisbuVgh, Pa, he naGrket bir1 fua =
btse iniidsioss. To thoss wishing to give thrni
trial, we viii forward per mail. POSTPAID. 20 any
part OF the Unitsd States ere box OF Pills for
hermitage for fourteen IN rce-cent ssemips.- All
e-fcrs from Canada must - accomplished b.
tWenty cents extra
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Zoe SALE

Fourteen hundred and seventy six acres OF land IN
Houston county, on Hurricane bayou, about enc mile
from the Trinity river and about nine null west o.
Irockett. Ty is lake situated on the land, which
dfords abundance OF water. Place well tmbered; an
excellent stock farm. From $50 to 500 have been
IN cultivation. Some 300 or 40 acres prairiD lind
Several beautiful sites for budng from eight 70 ten
rabins the place The land is said 10 be very pro
ductive. In order make quick sale will take for the
place the low price Of $500 Double this price has
been offered and refused for il. The owner wants
money now, and win SILL atthe price mined. Apply to
M. B. SWEENEY, Agent.
sells WITT p. o. Box 107, Austin, Texas
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PUBLIC LIBRARY OF KENTUCKY,

Death OF Gov. Bram,etto-Aetfon 81 the
Trustees-A Successor APpoiutcd-Ho
more PostPOncments- UraSsihg Ger.
tain February 81.
AZ meeting Of the Trustees Of the Public Library
Of Eeutuckg, January - 1873 u Wa Ieeolyed that
G. -. BrEgH, EeQ., Who. under the late Hon Ihos
Brauleffe was tdr real bcsln manager 81 the gift
conccrts Already Een N AID q the Pnblic Library Of
Kenfucky. be, and be - hereby. a1thorzcd % take
he place make sacaat ty The death q eAld Branlette
ir the manaenent Of - a11i-s - ne df1 1nd lat
cft uoncert, and lat the drawing announced FOR FEB
plane On t.IaT Gay wihout any farther postponemeut
O. deiay On apy acccunf Waters,
n 7. DUKRETT, Pres.
JoEy s Cam, secrtry
Hereafter al cc1nnnnicafiona relating % The FIflh
Cns cert shond addTcssed % lhs gnder.igned nnd
pledge myself thar the diaUinE ehail cUnle Of Feb-
rlarJ 2, o. that every dollar pd fof tic<ets shs be
G. -. BRIGGS
ATtrt ana MGnaref
Roon Pnbhc Larry Bonding. LsalIlllie Ky.
aes1 dsa&Th GHcw tfshso
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AGUE AND FEVER.

Dr.. c. M'LANE's Liver PILLs, IN
CASES OF AcuE AND FEVER, when
taken with Quinine, are productive
of the most happy results. No better
cathartic can be used, preparatory to
or after taking Quinine. We would
advise ali who are afflicted with this
disease to give them FAIR TRIAL.
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SALE.

One thousand seven hundred and hfty-six and nine
tenths acres OF land in Williamson county i've miles
from Georgetown, on Burnet road, with dwelling and
other improvements, Place well watertd and tim
bered Three lime klns IN operation; make the finest
lime in the county. FOR which ready sale 10 had Of
Seorgetowp and Rockdale. As stock ranch 4 is I'M
surpassed in that section Will sell at 81 per acre, or
$500 for the whole place applied 10 once. Il 10
worth three times that price. Title perfect. Apply
70 N. b. SWEENEY, Land Agent,
jsn5 dtues&fd w.t. Box 10I, Auetin, Texas.
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For SALE
One Of the finest stock farms In the State OF Texas
and for health and beauty Of situation not to be sur
passed. This valuable property is in Hays county, on
the Blanco river, between Mountain City and San
Marcos, on the San Antonio road, about twenty-five
miles from Austin This estate contains $3.50 acres OF
land with all the stock and improvemente COO aces
well incOs ed with stone and cedar fence Tor PASTURE
the Baneo runnln nearly through the centre. None
equal 10 II IL the ate -Four hundred acres splendid
land In high cultivation, got surpassed In prodnctn
abundance OF timber-elm, blackberry live oak and
wanat: and hundred and nifty acres not enclosed
There are ffty buildings the premises various pens
cattle. from ore-haf 70 full-booded Durham; from
hundred and hfty 10 thrs hundred heuo Of Texhe
cattle; fifteen TO twenty yoke of oxen; lou head OF
Arlerican horses and mulee; two hne jacks ten 70
az zen work mules and horses; wagons, full aud com
pcte stock Of agricultural implements reapers corn
and cGtton planters, threshers, ETC.; eEW and grist
mills single machine ttOn gins, turning lathe,
etc, by water power afforded by the Banco river
The main dwelling house, with -cstern, out houses
ana every convenience and comfort Is situated on
high hill; has commanding view of the surrounding
country, ana has but TO be seen 10 be admired. -
II any one or more persons wish to engage IN the
stock business with al the advantages, now s the
tirnet to ges hrst-class stock farm where may be
raised the finest bloOded stuck in the eountry; and
tuterpsing VIII, would engage in II could get his
own price in this and the neighbOring States IS
hIoOded etock s much needed and sought after.
Any D. rsOn wish hing purchase this place will COM
municate with me by letter or In person, and viii
take great pleasure In showing the operty. For
| terms apply 70 M. d. SWEENEY,
| - Real Estate and collecting Agent,
aus II FostOfice Box IN. AUSTIN Texas.
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whole Tickets. ESQ Halves. $z5. Tenth, or each
~ oupon, g. Eleven whole tickets, e5oo.
For Tickets, or Information, address 4.
Agent and Mansgsl, I0aIsviIis.
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EOR SALE.

ii14 acres OF land in Burhet county, 80 acfes n
cultivation. with all the improvements, known as bac
Bone Tallsy; land very nch abundance OF timber and
churches near the place. eight miles south Of BurDet
town; three miles from Marble town, and about ATTY
mice from Austin. The place Il said 70 be very de-
sirabie win eel this place Tor less han its value
PHrt in cash; the balance time. For terme apply
to u. B. SWEENEY.
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Iau7Itw&df
IAoR SALE.

n n MITcHELl. y. NITcnELL-
.MTcHELL & SON,
Grocers, Cotton Factors
Forwarding Merchants,
Opposite Freight Depot AUSTIN, TEXAS.
jeIoWII
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VIII practice law in the Supreme and Federal Courts
at Austin, and in the District Courts OF Travis and I'D
joining counties aus lyW
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Attorney az Law and Land AGENT
VIII nracire in the Supreme ara edcral Courts arc
r the District Courts % Ira is ard adjoining ouniiee
prompt attention given bland business "a All 81 ~
ranches. Once on Congress Avenue, under sNeiae
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-10-09

WONDER what buffer is blowing the
editorial rosn Of the Georges Creek Press
this time? He. o strong blower, or its Il
nasty nose.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-10-09
4 Remarkable Rock.

FRosTBURG, MD, Der. ), 1915.
Mr.. EdttOr In the west end of that
pasture-tield north of Frostburg and south
of the Borden road, may be found fossilif-
erous rock which should be brought to sci
entitic notice. A beautifully urched man
sion carved on the east side, has long been
the habitation Of living frog. Here he
enjoys a pleasant retreat from summer suns
and winter winds.
The surface of this rock presents that
rarc6t of geologic formations which range
through the animal, vegetable and mineral
kingdoms.
The back Of the harnesscd antelope, the
trunk of the elephant, the eyes of the lion,
the neck of the northern giraffe, the head of
the long,nosed monkey, and the neck of the
shouted bat, the wings of the siX-shaf ed
bird of paradise, the feet of the wedge-tailcd
eagle, and the tail OF the menUru supe,Ja,
are alike observable.
The vegetable kingdom is represented by
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-10-09

OF in mining the big vein could he avoided
or rcmeticd. When he docs give them he
will receive due credit md will he consid-
cred as bcheactcr to NIL interested in our
coal trade. 1t is true, he tells us Of Il new
plan or system adopted by the Supcrntend-
cnt of the Consolidation Company's Mines,
but, as far as can learn, il is as yet oEit
an experiment not thoroughly tested. |
nope 1t may I've a success and that the SUI
pCrintcndCnts expectations may be fully
rcallzct, rs ! am confident that he is man
who understands his business perfectly |
claim the privilege, however, OF being al
lowed to express my doubts Of his prOcur
ing nlnetccn-twcnticths of the coal. with
out being actuatcd by mean and con-
tcmptlhe spirit, or being "Impclled hy
prejudice and selfish motives
In conclusion, | would advise 'Colum-
bus to say 70 more on the subject if he
has nothing but general oppro5r,um to
heap on the Supcrlntcndcnts and bosses on
Georges Creek. As an intelligent reading
public want very little of that kind of stuff
| caution your correspondents who have
anlthin" To say about mining matters, not
to make any statements Of facts unless they
agree with "Columbus,' or he will consider
them mean and contrmptihlc. am now
done, rs | consider the subject in dispute
has been thoroughly s.ftcd and worn
thrcadIHrc AMEHICts
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1875-10-09

THE Republican E"s ign, just started at
Oakland, makes good showing of editorial
ability and taste. We hope it will succeed