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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-03-31
Committee Meetings.

The city and ward committees of the Git
liens Association, for the nomination of
city and ward tickets, will meet for con-
sultatioD at Turner Lower Hall, on Wednes-
day. March 3lst at 2 o'clock sharp 1t is
hoped that every member will be present.
Following are the committees
COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE CITY OFFICERS.
First Ward-Fred Miller, VIM. T.. Norris
and j. B. Bennett
Second Ward VIM. Bieber, E. Grossman
and Herm. Harte
Third Ward-J Linden, Ed. Johnson
and A. Solliday.
Fourth Ward-F. P. Brook, Jacob Weber
and Thos. Sullivan.
Fifth Ward-M. J. Woodland, J. G. Weis-
sert and E. Koenig.
Sixth Ward-Jos. Salick, Chas Walter
and D. Blumenfeld.
Seventh Ward-A. Boomer, A. P. Wood
and P. Bodien.
COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE WARD OFFICERS.
First Ward-Wm. Buchheit, C. Cheney.
D. Platz, Phil. Hackett, G. Schempf. E.
Wiggenhorn and D. 0. Bradbury.
Second Ward-H. Pritzlaf Jos. Bursting
er, Fred Fischer, Henry Meyer, L. Jaehr-
ling, John Muth and A. Schiller
Third Ward--Amos Baum, Chas Wood,
Fl. Jacob, John Malloy, P. Quentmeyer, J.
A. Chadwick and Michael Hackett
Fourth Ward--P. Rogan. James McHugh,
S. M. Eaton, Thos. Moran, W. D. Sproesser,
A. Bornshen and John Weissert
Fifth Ward--L. Reisdorf, NJ n Barber,
NJ. J. Woodland, L. Kellerman, Fred Jaeger,
w. Herbst and Chas. Chaffee.
Sixth Ward-Chris. Schmutzler, Chris
May, Chas. H. Gardner, W. F. Voss, Chas.
L. Lott, J. Koerner and F. Stoebe.
Seventh Ward--John McGolrck, F. H.
Breckenridge, Luke Butler, A. P. Wood D.
S. Chadwick, Thos. Shelcox and S. Ford.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-03-31
Smelling School.

The Methodist Church Society have got
a "spell' on, but whether good or bad
spell will be discovered next Friday Eve
ming at the Methodist Church, at which
time spelling school will be nold and
sharp competition for mastery in Orthogrs-
ply will take place. The best speller on
the occasion will be awarded prize and
an interesting time for spoilers and others
may be expected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-03-31
TO Employers,

1t behooves you to bestir yourselves and
lroeure your help for the coming year. No
incere member of the Union League will
enceforth work for any one not member
the "order;" therefore We say to every
wner of fac tory, mill, shop, &C., secure
our employees at the earliest moment,
zen if you have to procure them from
broad, otherwise your establishments will
ave to liz idle for some time to come. ga
ord to the wise is sufficient"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-03-31
Wood! Wood

The undersigned has on hand 800 cor
of first class oak and mixed wood, which
he is ready to sell at the lowest market
prices.
Now is your time to buy. Leave order
at Brooks Red Front Store and at the
Milwaukee St. Paul Depot, where they
will receive prompt atten ton. Wood de-
Gvered to any part of the city free of charge
in large or small quantities.
GEO. P. MATHES.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-03-31
Resigned

Last Sunday morning Rev. G. G. Cragln
~~adered his resignation as pastor of the
Congre gational Church of this city. The
announcement we believe took the congre-
gat ion by surprise and not a few regrets
were expressed at the determination of Rev.
Mr.. Cragin to sever his connection with
the society of viii Oh be has been a jealous
and faithful minister for several years.
His resignation we understand takes effect
May Let.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-03-31
Political satellites Removed.

Notice has been received from the proper
authorities at Washington, that the disabil-
tiles in the case of Post Master Moak hold
ing any municipal Office, arising from the
Presidents order preventing Federal officials
holding local Offices while in the employ of
the Government, have been removed. This
action was based on petition numerously
signed by citizens of the 1st ward, which
was forwarded to Matt. Fl. Carpenter and
by him presented to President Grant, with
a statement of facts, and requesting that the
order aforesaid might be modified to that
extent. This object was attained without
any efforts on the part of Mr.. Moak to &C
complish it, and in fact, without his knowl-
edge; and was secured solely through the
efforts of large number OF our best resi-
dents We dc not understand that Mr..
Moak is candidate for any city or ward
Office, or would accept one if rendered him,
but should he be placed in nomination, there
is no impeachment in the way Of bis accept
ance of the Office, if elected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-03-31
An Organ.

The Oconsmowoc Local has opened its
columns to the Union League organization.
Through this medium each week feeble at
tempts are made to belle our citizens, and re-
fleet on the efforts now being put forward by
the best portion of the community to settle
the difficulties growing out of our railroad
bond indeb tedness. So far we think the
ratings published in the Local have only re-
bounded against the writers and the cause
they have taken up.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-03-31
Election of Wardens and Vestry.

The annual elorion for Wardens and
Vestrymen of st. Paul's Parish was held at
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Easter Monday
Evening, and the following gentlemen were
chosen:
Wardens-Daniel Jones, Senior, W. Il
Clark, Junior.
Vestrymen-Theodore Prentiss, J. J
Moulding, J. B. Bennett, Fl. S. Howell
John Slight, VIM. L. Norris, J. T. Croker
Amos Baum, Clerk and Treasurer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-03-31
Candidate for City Treasurer.

! hereby announce myself as q candidate
70 the Office of City Treasurer at the ensu.
ing charter election, AID if elected will en-
deavor to discharge the duties of the Office to
the satisfaction of the public.
JACOB ZIMMERMAN.
Watertown, March 18th, 1875.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-07-08

JONI RANDOLPH and his constituents we're
great fools, or, perhaps, it is the Bonhsm
Neus that is supremacy stupid. The Nesos
says, referring to john II. Reagan's csndi-
dature for seat in the constitutional con-
ventioD:
'sIf he could also be- elected Lieutenant
Governor and Justice of the peace, we
would doubtless be satisfied"
Judge Reagan happens to be qualified, as
few men are, to serve his people as law
giver. They use his abilities wisely, and
in doing this honor themselves more
than they do Judge Reagan. The gran
deur of Virginian character at home and
abroad, in the olden time, grew out of the
fact that the right of suffrage was restricted
to those interested in its wise exercise, and
thus the great men of Virginia, instead of
demagogues, governed the State and made
its history; and thus it happened that John
Randolph while Congressman was also a
member of the immortal convention that
made itself immortal while expound1ng the
principles of American Democracy in the
Virginia constitutional convention. We
only regret that Congressman Throckmor-
ton is not also candidate for seat in the
constitutional convention.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-07-08
TuE Georgetown Dc,nocrat saws:

The Georgetown Democrat says: Even
the STATESMAN has not the hardihood to
criticise the action of the Lampssas conven-
tion.n Tue Democrat was never more eyre
gipuslY mistaken. 1t is mot hardihood, but
a reason, that is wanting. Iu matter of
this SORT, involving the dcstinies of Texas
through all coming limc, the little personal
schemes and selfish aims OF party leaders
are utterly insignificant. The very fate of
party itself, if involved, as it cannot be,
in this election, signifies nothing when con-
trasted with that of mighty commonwealth
and of its people. We absolutely hate to
hear men pirate about Democracy and Radi-
calism when considering the duty of ere
ating government for ,Scexas. People are
so accustomed, when going about voting
places or when talking about elections, TO
have their heads filed with all the preju-
dices and hates and selfishness of party, and
are so infected with the ambition of party
leaders that they cannot at once get out of
the old groove and sink the partisan into
the patriot. Good mem and men OF ability
and unquestioned worth were nominated
at Lampasas. This done, our. duty was
plain. IL fools or knaves OF men at ALI unfit
for places in the constitutional convention
had been designated as candidates at lam
pasas, the STATESMAN would have denounced
them as unworthy and the convention as the
unworthy product Of partisan criminaiit5.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-07-08
JUDGE JOHN II. REAGAN.


1t has been stated that Judge John II.
Reagan was not candidate for seat in the
constitutional convention. On the contrary,
he is canvassing his district, and pronOunces
the ablest speeches delivered for many years
in Texas. He says he is not voluntary
candidate, but his neighbors with one voice
have asked him to become candidate. lie
says further that --------
"JohA Randolph once served his State in
q constitutional convention while holding
seat in Congress; and both Hemphil and
Lipscomb served in the Texas constitutional
convention of 1916 while members of the
Supreme Court:
with the advice and consent of the Sen
ate the Governor should have the appoint
ing power, and should be held strictly re-
sponsible for the conduct of the Secretary
Of State, Comptroller, Treasurer, Attorney
General, etc. The Legislature should be
elected biennially and convene soon there
after. Private and hurried legislation should
be guarded against. To this end he favored
provisions similar to those in the Constitu-
lions of Illinois and Pennsylvania. Pend
ing acts should be read aloud at the Score
taFyse assk fHsH s table FINALLY the yeas
and nays should be taken in the presence OF
a majority of all the members. All private
Legislation should be absolutely prohibited.
1.-THE administration of justice suffers, not
from any fault or defect in the judges, but
in consequence of the vicious system under
which they labor. We want system by
which the laws can be more cheaply and
expedi.iously administered. The black ele-
ment is one evil we must mend and must
provide for. We want constitution-not
that of 1916 nor of 1869, but q constitu.
ton with reference to the character of the
people for whom the laws are to be made.
The negro is naturally as much inclined TO
steal as hog is to crack acorns. In this
country boy for stealing box Of ssrdines
and woman for stealing two baby shirts,
had each been sent he-peaiteRtiary. The
trial of such cases by the district court
makes courts expensive, consumes much
time, which works great injury TO the in.
dustrial interests. If you ask me what
remedy would adopt, you ask me the hard
est question l will have tu answer He
then argued in favor of an increase of the
jurisdiction of justices of the peace, civil
as well as criminal, whose courts should al
ways be open for the trial of misdemeanors.
He bitterly denounced the old probate sys-
TEN OF the State, and was Inclined to give
jurisdiction to clerks of the district court,
of all matters of probate, not involving
legal questions or litigation. The roads
should be worked like they used to be, by
males from sixteen to forty-tive years Of
age. The road tax Is swiiidle. The PEG,
pie pay 1t, but who knows Of any work
done on the public rosds9 Every taxpayer
should vote. Our juries should consist Of
intelligent citizens; of those only who are
qualified to serve. He suggests important
amendments to the public free school sys-
| tenn
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now NEWSPAPERS Is HONESTLY
MISTAKEN AND HOW TO AGGRA N-

Never were we more amazed than by the
utter perversion of proposition, often ex-
pounded by the STATESMAN, now discussed
for the first time by the Navasota Tablet.
4 correspondent of the 7aIlet has mislcd its
editor and, gricyously asserts ii to be our
purpose TO lessen the number Of voters in
Stite or Feleai elections. No such end
was ever contemplated by the STATESMAN,
though it was contemplated by Congress
when il discussed and framed the eonstitu-
tional amendments. 1t provided in these
that to the very extent that we Lessen the
number Of voters for members OF the State
Legislature, to that extent do we lose rep
resentation and power in Congress. This
Is the only restriction on the supreme power
Of the State over the question, save that
none may be disfranchised because Of color
or previous condition of servltude.
But with all this the proposition Of the
STATESMAN has nothing to do. We never
proposed TO restrict suffrage in any State or
Federal, hat only in municipal, county and
town and city, elections. We would have
corporations protected against the rabble
that have impoverished and robbed ard
plundered and destroyed until, however
great the necessity for local, municipal free
dom, the peoples of villages aud towns dread
an act Of incorporation, knowing the dan
ger Of intolerahle taxation to be imposed by
the mob, At once threatening the security
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-07-08

OF homes and value Of property. We
propose that they who dance shall
pay the piper. They who bear the
burdens alone shall alone select men
to expend corporate funds. These corpora
tions,. be it remembered, coucern nothing
but property. 1t is the State that protects
life and liberty. 1t is the State that shapes
all law, civil and criminal, and enforccs
these codes. The State defines the rights
and duties of men in all the relations of
life; towns and counties deal only with
property, and they who own this property
should he its guardians and curators. In
countless towns the rabble- has absolutely
administered on the products of industry
and at this hour, by means Of the taxing
power, transfers the gains of honor and of
lifelong toll TO the pockets of thieves.
The mob has thus administered upon
two leading cities of the South, which it
might be invidioos to name, until taxation,
all told, not long ago, was six and quarter
per cent, and the placeholders were Sc
lected as peculiar representatives of the nom
property holding. romadJc raGble. Through a
series Of years these wroiched cities were gov
erDcd by the chosen representatives. Of this
rcmorsclcss mob, having not the slightest
interest, direct or indirect, ia the fortunes
of the corporations whose money was stolen
and wasted till people holding property are
beggared by tho fact, aud tViling, indus
trious citizens have lost the products Of a
lifetime of industry that ignorant, de-
PRAYED saHs cnL0ttes, white and black, might
enjoy the luxury OF voting. They pay no
tax aud have no interest, direct or indirect,
in the city they rule aud ruin. The city IS
government exist, properly, only in behalf
Of property. IL is TO build streets and
pavcments and open highways, and affects
property alone, and touches no mans civic
or personal rights, and yet no men holding
property in municipalities are the masters
of municipalities. The rabble, imported
specially to vote, has shaped the destinies
OF great city Of Texas. The STATESMAN
has proposed the only possible remedy.
They who pay should alone impose taxes in
corporation designed simply to care for
property. 40 stockholders alone vote in
railway and banking corporations, SO
should taxpayers or freeholders alone vote
in municipal corporations. Nothing else
can save the towns Of to-day and of the
future from that terrible fate which has
swept away tho wealth of two-thirds of the
cities OF America, and is making property
eYeryMhcrc Yalnelcss. -.-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-07-08
Hox. AsusEL SMITH.

This distinguished statesman, soldier
and admirable gentleman is one Of
the nominees for a scat in tao
constitutional convention from Harris
county. He is one of the most noted men.
at this day, living in the State, and we
cannot but express pride in his nomination.
His history is intimately connected with
that Of the esrly days Of Texas, and his
life, at various times aud in various ways,
has been devoted to the service of the
State. He is the living statesman of
the Republic of Texas, and it was
through his diplomatic ability that the
infant nation obtained a recognition
among the powerful nations of the world.
Besides his revolutionary, diplomatic and
ministerial services he filed for many years
a seat in the Texas Senate, where he won
an enviable distinction as a lawmaker and
debater. Since then, whenever Texas
has needed clear heads and bold hearts to
shape and carry out any great purpose, Col.
Ashbel Smith, as if through the force of ne
cessity, has been brought to the front, and
has always performed his part with that no.
bility which universally marks his career.
He has been a member of every constitutional
convention in Texas, and it is to be hoped
TO become one of the approaching conven-
ton. Taking into consideration the emil
nent services of Col. Smith, his devotion to
Texas, his ability as parliamentarian, his
clearness of speech and his acuteness Of
hearing, the STATESMAN feels constrained to
regard him as the member who should be
honored with the presidency of the conven-
ton. What says the press and the pub
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-07-08

The Bolton journal is especially sensible.
Its editor Is man of brains. He can not
only think, but has familiar acquaintance
with the kings English. We have respect
for the opinions OF the Journal, and there
fore ask it whether, if newspaper which
hates a tariff and banks and bondholders
and consolidation, and believes in the free
dom of the States, and then happens to
differ from some local party leader or place
holder about some ephemeral State or local
question-does this divergence make such a
newspaper Radical2- Since it does not and
cannot, why do newspapers assert the con-
trary' Is itnot because, as happens among
babies, it is easier to apply epithets than
argumentsi And now we ask ''finally," as
a good man always does at the conclusion
of solemn appeal to sinners, ought not
some good woman take out the Ne,cs Echo
behind the meeting house and spank 1t till
it is blisteredl Won't the Bolton Journal
answer these inquiries categorically2 We
are willing to accept its honestly spoken
opinions as final.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-07-08

The Waxahaehie Enterprise is sensible
and just in its discussion of the exemption
laws. The law may be somewhat defective
in its details, but the law as it exists is SUBJ
stantially just, and is the only security for
educated society and good government.
Nothing makes Texas such an attractive
abiding place for the poor and toiling hon.
est farmer as this liberal exemption law.
There is nothing gives such fervor and
strength to patriotism as the fixedness and
security of the citizens home.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-07-08


The most earnest and skillful apologist
ever found for Governor E. J. Davis is the
''organ" at Houston, which approves its
Austin correspondent in saying:
'"rlIe rerenues of the State hage nerer get
paid the actual necessary expenses Of the ,St0te
Government. :" s.
Democratic newspapers should begin to
make amends for much that they have pro-
mulgated, and We propose to go through
the facts furnished US about the States
finances and see how far the present de-.
plorable condition of things is to be &C
counted for. If revenues were never equal
to expenditures why Is this true, and is
there no remedy save in augmented bur-
rrons, IN u0nurt VI prucemen, imposed upon
the toiling people Was Davis's admins
tration uDjustly assaulted that Coke might
be aggrandized These are matters that
must be inquired into. Other States, with
less resources and much greater debt than
Texas, are more fortunate than Texas and
pay less rate of taxation. Fifty cents on
the one hundred dollars and corporations,
towns and counties terribly taxed by local
rulers in some districts and none in office
daring to propose an adequate remedy
surely the people should begin to scan mar
rowly the conduct of their present masters.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-07-08

Col. Ed. BURLEsoE publishes an excel
lent and tasteful address to the people of
his distSict, stating that he viii serve if
elected in the constitutional convention.
May we not be permitted to add that no
member of the convention, II popular opin-
ion be justified. viii serve Texas with truer
wisdom or more singie-hsarted fidelity than
Ed BurlesoO
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-07-08

A CORRESPONDENT of the Guadalupe
7i,acs lauds justly the eloquence of John s.
Conway, who made "the most eloquent
appeal in the Luling Convention in behalf
Of Hon. John Ireland" This same cores
pendent says that .'on the eleventh ballot
Joseph Z. Haynes was carried through"
The STATESMAN was right at first. Haynes
and Ireland were pitted against each other
without 1relsnd's knowledge or consent
but Ireland was beaten.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-07-08

rHE very modesty Of the STATESMAN has
been misconceived. Its editors eschew
the immodest oracular 'wsn and use in
stead the word "srArEsxAN.n Eyotism,
Of which the SrArEsNAS's editors are ae-
cused. is not their vice. They could not
discover the cause Of this invective leyeled
at their vanity BY the Messenger till another
exchsnge tells Us that Il abhozs the repsti~
tion Of the word srATksxAs.n Itoccers
40 oftenef, in is own pages. than the per
sonal and saiA pronoun 1--WE ia the pub,
licataoss that condemn or taste. Il. is,
after all, mere matter Of taste. and aAat's
an end OF il.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-07-08

TIE .Anstin STATESMAN looks so well in
its Sunday clothes it ought to wear them
all the time Hsaoo Reporter.
wewould but some OF your acquaintAnces
would DC ashamed TO associate with W.
We can only repress orr modesty on Sun
day when everybody wear their best buds.
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AUSTIN
THURSDAY ..... July 8, 1877
no SUBsCRIBEns AND CORREs-
PONDRRfrs.

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TO their papers OF business, will please state
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he sent, or the answer must be mailed.
They will also state whether they take or
desire TO take the DAILY or WEEKLY.
BY so doing, much delay and trouble will
be avoided.
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HoN. JoHS II. REAGAN gathers great
throngs every day to hear him expound the
necessity for 3 new government for Texas
His speeches are masterpieces of political
learning and sound statezmanship.
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Hon. Thomas Wren, As<embl, man

Hon. Thomas Wren, Assembl, man
elect from Eureka county, gays the Sen
tinel of late Gate. left Old the railroad
stage last night for the scene of his
legislative labors in Carson. Mr.. Wren
is certainly one Of the ab.est members
elected this year to either branch of the
Legislature, and we predict for him
brilliant and useful career in his new
sphere of action. He will doubtless be
awarded the Craftsmanship Of the Judi
ciary Committee. which position will
afford him field of usefulness. congo
NAL with his taste and suited to his
particular talelts.