The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-14

unto death. J. u. GORDON.
NEW York. January ls.-Upon taking
he chair Ar. Bryant said; When We read
the news Of revolutions In Spain We TO
joieed such proceedings were unknown
here, but now we are astcnished a, hear
that General Sheridan, sent 20 New Orleans
by the President, had occupied the hall OF
the Legislature, and thrust the Conservative
members into the streets. Such proceed
ings might do for Spain, but not for this
country We manage things differently
here, and, by Gods help, would continue
70 do so. We have 3 Constitution which
forblds the President from intermeddlipg
in the affairs Of State, unless 20 save i
from invasion or on application ef the Leg
islature, or Governor when the Legislature
is not convened, 70 protect the State
against domestic violence. What author
ity Is there IN these provisions for the
President TO set himself up as judge Of
elections, or drag from Legislative chambers
those whom he chooses 70 regard as having
no right TO these seats. He should have
left this to the courts law. He might as
well, il be should Be andidate for third
term, send has mini0ns 10 disperse the cleo
t0ral colleges iu those States which shall
refuse him their votes. He might ~ well
send another Sheridan to Gust the gentleman
whom we have just elected Governor Of
this State out Of the Executive chair. He
might, with Just as good q warrant, dis
perse this meeting by sending band 70
clear this hall at the point Of the bayOnet.
Why do not our West Point men seem
70 understand the limits of military
power Had Gen. Sheridan been properly
trained or not forgotten his training, he
would have never obeyed the mandate
which ordered him on his guilty errand to
New Orleans. but rather torn OF his epau-
lets, broken his sword and thrown the frag-
ments into the Potomac. The application
Of Kellogg four mouths ago for military
aid had lost its effect and could not be used
as preteXt for this outrage in Louisiana !;
peace had prevailed since then; If any new
danger Of domestic violence arose, the re-
quest should have been made again for the
lnterposition of the President. No such
request was made, for in fact no danger was
expected. It was nonsense TO say the ex-
pulsion Of FIVE members of the Legislature
was an act of protection against domestic
violence. If 6heridan's assertion of the
prevalence of anarchy and assassination
in Louisiana are true, how could such an
act remedy the state of thingsf The wrong
done has no possible extenuation. as it Is
q violation of the Constitution. No citizen
has q right to withhold his condemnation /;
It must berebuked, and the instant it's per-
petrated the evil must be crushed before 1t
becomes formidable as q precedent.
These practices, subjecting local politics to
Federal authority By military power, must
be denounced, stopped, and be broken for
ever. Bryant, in conclusion, said the pro-
ceedings Of this meeting, so far as the great
proportion Of those who take part are con-
cernsd, have no party, purpose or object.
Far from Us be the petty and narrow policy
which could so pervert them. A sincere
desire to preseve the Constitution from vio-
lRtion and to prevent an act of arbitrative
power from becoming a precedent in future
is, and should be, our single motive.
NEW YORK, January IA Herald
special from London says Don Carlos has
issued proclamation, dated from head
quarters at Yara, January 9, in which he
declares himself as head of the Spanish
Bourbons. He contemplates with profound
sorrow the attitude Of his COUSIN Alfonso,
whose inexperienee has led him to consent
to be the instrument Of some persons who
expelled him and his mother. Notwith-
standing he makes no protest, the dignity
of himself and army is the only protest We
can offer. He AYERS he will remain faithful
to his holy mission, and keep his flag I'M
stained.
New York.
NEW York, January 6.-The sales Of
pews at Plymouth Church aggregate $7o,-
600 against $5s, 900 last year. Highest
price $3.50, lowest &10.
NEW YORK, January THE steamer
South Carolina from Charleston hither was
fOated after discharging her cargo.
NEW YORK, January 9.-According to
the Herdld's Washington special, Secretary
Fish and Bristow, and the Postmaster Gen
ersl, stated, in an interview yesterday, that
they were not consulted with reference to,
nor did they see, the dispatches to Sheridan
by Belknap, saying that the President and
all the Cabinet approved Of his proceedings.
NEW YoRK, January 9.-Babcock & Co.,
grocers, have failed.
Congressional.
SenGte-The Senate passed bill TO re-
licve the limitation restricting the circula-
ton of banking associations issuing notes
payable IN gold.
Apetition from the working men of Penn
sylvania asking subsidy for the Texas and
Pacific Railroad was introduced.
senator Sherman opposes any appfopria-
tons for the public buildings in the present
state of tho finances. $500 ars9 laa
Senators Gordon and Edmunds made
some personal remarks of conciliatory
character.
The case of Louisiana was resumed, and
Senator Hamilton, of Maryland, said the
Senator from Wisconsin Howe) had sug-
gested: what are you going TO do If the
President don't answer the resolution 7"
He did not believe the President would de-
cline to answer, but what will we do If be
don't give the reasons for his actions The
army does not belong to the President nor
to the Governor Ofany State; but il belongs
to the people, and as representatives Of the
people, il the President uses the army for
improper purposes, il he uses it against the
authority Of the people, we can stop his
supplies, we can strip him Of every soldier,
and we can leave him without q vessel.
That is q remedy which we have against q
despotic Executive, and our duly TO the
people might be such as to compel Us to
use It.
Logan said he had reported that ia bis
opinion there had been such fraud that
neither Kellogg nor McEnery were elected.
He then repeated bis question to Hamilton,
whether he endorsed the action Of the
President in oTerturning . State govern
mont.
Hemilton-Why, there was no State gov
eminent TO overthrow, and this honorable
Senator has 30 reported. Laughter on the
floor and applause in the galleries.
The discussion continued, Sargent, Of
California, and Logan and Others partaking
therein.
The argument continued, BaYaEd having
the floor, when the Senate went into execu-
tive session.
WASHINGTON, January Senate-In
the Senate, Sargent introduced = bill to
promote the efficiency 81 the light house
service Of the United States. Referred 70
the Committee on Commerce.
Wasblagson C1sy.
WASHINGTON, January z. = Dispatches
from Radical sources urge the seating Of
PInehbaek and informal recognition Of tie
Kellogg government By Congress, IN Cd
vance Of the committees report. Il is said
that Louisiana oficeholders are afraid Of
the committee.