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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12
AN AWFUL raIsF Loose ~ UsTIx.


There are one thousand people in Austin
who read the STATESMAN every day and
never pay dime for it. These are they
who are constantly declaring that we should
publish in this community paper like the
New York Herald, or such as is gwen to
an enterprising, active Eastern town of the
population of Austin. In all progressive,
active, intelligent communities II is deemed
the duty of each fixed citizen to take the
town paper and TO serve it. 1t signifies
nothing whether the paper he Republican
or Democratic, 1t is only required thas it
sh al devote itself to the promotion Of pub
lie good. Here. on the contrary, every
property -bolder and rradesman that can do
so. consistently with his own comfort and
respectable Negligence, evades the expen-
diturc of the tiifiing SUN required TO pay
the printer. He must know how events
progress in America he must be
enabled to converse with his reading
neighb0rs upon subjects mentioned in daily
dispatches; he must know something OF the
war raging in Europe, of its effect upon the
cotton, wheat and wool markets; and he
must know the result of elections that may
determine even the presidential contest. he
is forced, therefore, TO read the morning
paper; but il he can borrow, he never
pays. We have seen an excellent citizen,
so-called, tradesman by the way, keenly
interested in market reports from Calves
ton, New Orleans and New York. He
must ace the DAILY STATESMAN, and each
morning sits before sunrise upon his door
way and awaits the coming and departure
of the carrier-boy, and then he pounces
down with eagerness in his eyes and hun
ger in his pocket upon the neighbours morn
ing paper. He reads instantly the compact
sentences. embodying information invalua-
BILE to himself, drops the sheet as ''worth-
less damns it when he tells the owner
that there's nothing in it, and with honest
purposes and pure heart bases his transac-
tons through the day npon information 1t
conveyed, which he stole, and for which
he never pays. He is not singular III bis
selfshness. There are many like MIN, and
we only suggest to those who pay tor the
paper that there is an implied contract De-
tween themselves and the publishers never
to lend to such a reader. The cost of de-
livering the paper, or the blank paper, of
ink, type-setting, and presswork, and Of
telegraphic dispatches, are hardly paid by
subs ribets. They get the products of our
labor at cost, or belo,v IT, and should not
cheat us by lending the paper to those
whose penuriousness Is too violent to be
compatible with common honesty.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12

If Radicalism triumph the first bill pro-
posed in Congress will have reference to the
fact that the Choctaw and ChickasaT In.
dians will not allow negro children TO at
tend their schools. Aud the next, an
amended civil rights bill; but the Herald
says that il Hayes triumph the Democratic
organization will be dissolved snu if there
be no parties, as when James Monroe was
President, there will be no partisan or sec
tional legislation aud Fl yes's administration,
as Tilden's would be, may be memorable
for its justice and moderation. We might
give q share of credence to these prophecies
and accept them gratefully if we doubted
Tilden's election, as We do not. But these
results, under Hayes's administration, might
be possible il he were not the supple tool of
Morton ard Blaine. For Hayes iim-eIf the
people have respect. He is not deemed a
great man; but amiable and just and gener
Gus. It is commonly thought that if elected
Hayes will not, but Morton vii: be Presi-
dent. Meanwhile Grant is omniously
silent. The end of his reign Is not yet, and
Morton is master of the Senate and Grants
master, and Morton prefers Grant to Hayes
and Alcorn's apprehenSons may be well
founded and Grant remain President for an
indefinite period.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12

THE VOTE of the Fifth Congressional
District can be made an interesting problem
upon which to figure as to the approaching
congressional election. Both Col. Giddings
and Col Jones are strong candidates, and
it Is claimed the contest will be close one.
The Republican vote will be polled for
Jones, unless Davis conclude to take it,
while 1t is argued disaffected element in
the Democratic party will also support him.
Assuming that this disaffection may swell
the vote for Jones to what it was against
the new Constitution, we then have ma
jority of 1866, which must be overcome
before he becomes the Congressman from
the Fifth District. The vote by counties
for and against the Constitution was as fol-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12
THE Messrs. DObsou, oArpe. and blanket

The Messrs. Dobsou, carpet and blanket
manufacturers OF Philadelphia, have been
buying great quantities of wool in Texas.
The coming war in Eastern Europe will
lessen greatly the production of wool, and
these millionaires are providing against the
contingency. VIII aot American wool ad-
vance in price. and must We not elOthe the
armies Of Earopeg The mills Of the Messrs.
Dobson are on the Schnyikill. four miles
above Philadelphia. They cost two mill
licns Of dollars, and the buildings in
winch are 600 girls and women, and works
cover thirty acres. Such an establishment
II Austin vonld soon give this sisy popu-
lsfion Of one hRndred thousand. and Ne
proposed to begin the work OF organizing
this result by Inducing ~ Indiana manu-
Isciarer 70 trassier his milis n this city, and
no single citiren has interested himself -
tDvee, - lhs mattel.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12

SENATOR ALCoRN, who is apt to tell just
what he thinks, says that if TIlden and
Hendricks be elected by bare majority
and the vote of Mississippi constitute it.,
the vote of this State will be rejected by
the Senate, and then comes revolution,
which Alcorn deplores now as in former
years. But the Senator hopes it will be
bloodless. This, we imagine, depends upon
Grant, who Will doubtless have proper
military leader on the spot to do his bid
ding. The two houses may be dispersed
by this Claverhouse, and Grant, as Frank
Blair said, will die President.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12

ITAIIASs In Texas have not associated
themselves in patriotic bodies as in other
States. They are toihng, industrious. pros
porous. money-making people, uniformly
voting the Democratic ticket IS they
should. We surely hike them none the
less for this, and would modestIy suggest
the propriety Of creating here IN Austin a
nAtioasl society for the relief Of unfortunate
members and tor The celebration of red let
ter days in the history Of Italy. The unity
Of the empire and discovery OF America by
shs son Of Genoa ara events never TO be for
gotten. and that shuuld be commemorated
10y Italians IN AsneEica.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12

THE gold and silver mining companies of
the United States have, through long sue
cession of years, paid an average of sixteen
per cent. on capital invested. This is above
the average, and should induce those inter-
ested in the silver mines of Llano and San
Saba to use every means in their power to
open that section for development. Let
lie have narrow gauge railway up the Col
oralo country, with branch into the min
eral districts.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12

One squzre-eigfi Bnes-t1 for first insertion; nfty
cents for each Subsequent insertion.
tS Special motto. next TO reading matter 81 20L 81
square, each insertion. Eight lines less square
~ Reading natter local column, fifteen cents per
line.
Advertisements payable I'm advance,
anless with those doing a regular BUSH
mess under Contract.
H-We will contract with parties themselves ct the
above rates and not through third parties.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12
TO UBsCRIBERs AND CORREs-
RONDRNTS.

Persons writing to this Office in relation
to- their papers or business, will please state
the postofiice to which the paper is, or will
be sent, or the answer must be mailed.
They will also state whether they take OIL
~iesre to take the DAILY or WEEKLY.
BY so doing, much delay and trouble will
be avoided.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12

G.-WLsBLNGTnN sIGNES doesn't like Tom
Scott and denounces his scheme, and wants
Mr.. Giddings to talk out in meeting on this
question, on which he must certainly vote
in Congress, If elected. Aud yet Mr.. Gid
dings declines to give an outright opinion.
He should not hesitate. He will lose and
not make votes iu this district by this non
committalism.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12

The Legislature to be chosen on the tenth
will elect Two United States Senators, one
for the fsil term and one TO all the vacancy
caused by the death Of Hon. Allen T. Caper-
Nor
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12
Ohio.


In Ohio, minor State officers only will be
~ 49,, y, All its members of the next Con
gross wiz lso be elected. For State Off
GERS mere ar; three tickets in the field
Republican, Deh-ocratic and Prohibition
the Greenbackers s.,nnortirr. .h~ no..,o
cratic. The following sle the names:
REPUBLICAN.
Secretary Of State-Milton Barnes.
Supreme Judge-Washington w. Boyn-
ton.
Member of Board of Public Works-Jas.
j. Evans.
DEMOCRATIC.
Secretary of State-Wm. Bell.
Supreme Judge-Wm. E. Fink.
Member o.. Board of Public Works-Hor-
ace p. Clough.
PROHIBITION.
Secretary of State-E. S. Chapman.
Supreme Judged. w. Gage.
Board Of Public Works - Ferdinand
Schumacher.
The vote of Ohio in recent years has beer
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12

In the foregoing, the votes claimed as
Republican in 1874 and 1879 include all
shose cast in opposition 10 the straight
Democratic ticket. The Legislature last
chosen was composed IS follows;
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12

GALVESTON, October 10.-Gold 100. Sill.
yer parDf per cent premium.
Cation steady; ordinary S1<e: good ordi-
nary elkc. low middling 91<c; middling 95so;
good middling lOa1c; sales 4O6S bales; re-
esipss l3is6 bales.
Hides quies and unchanged; dry, selected,
l6c; light, nited, lie: vel nalfed. e1z9S5<E
Wool sctice; Eastern 2l@z4c; Western -
@l2c; inferior and bury 10HI2c,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12
West Virginia.

The State of West Virginia elects on
Tuesday, October 10, its State officers and
Legislature. Its members of Congress will
not be chosen until November z. For State
officers there are three tickets in the field,
although the Greenbackers' was irregulsrly
nominated. Following are the names:
REPUBLICANS.
Governor--NathAn Goff, jr.
School Superintendent-F. n. Crago.
Auditor--C. NJ. Shlun.
Treasurer-Moses Frankenberger.
DEMOCRATIC.
Governor-Henry NJ. Matthews.
School SUPPLEMENTARY. X. Pendleton.
Auditor-Joseph @. Miller.
TreaAnrer-Thomas West.
0REENBACK.
GOVERNOR. NJ LAidley.
AUDITORS. ii. Piersol.
The vote Of West Virginia in recent years
has been rs follows:
Year. once. Republican. Democratic
tsst.. onkressman. ....,...,s3sH SsSG
lsl1. President. sseSS So.lM
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12

The present delegation from Ohio in Con-
gress Is composed of Republicans and IS
Democrats. The present Legislature is
composed rs follows:
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12
If Radical,sm triumph the first bill

There were no returns from Concho and
Runnells in the last election.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12

The present delegation from Indiana in
the lower house of Congress is composed OF
five Republicans and eight Democrats.
The Greenbackers have indersed the
Democratic candidates for Congress in sew
eral districts. In others they have made
their own nominations as follows:
Dist Dist.
4. Vim. T.. Brighton. 8. Lersy G. Tempeton.
Z. Jas. Buchanan ~. Geo. W. Majors.
8. y. Perry Davis.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12
INTERFERING MEMORANDA.
Indiana

The States that held their elections on
the tenth instant are Indiana. Ohio and
West Virginia.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12

Oh
the tenth instant are Indiana. Ohio and
West Virginia.
Indiana
elected full State ticket. thirteen members
OF Congress, the Legislature and minor Off
Gals. The tickets are
REPUBLICAN,.
Governor-Benjamin Harrison.
Lieutenant Gosernor-Robert s. Robert
son.
Secretary Of State-I,aiah P. Watts.
Auditor VIM. NJ. Hess.
Treasurer-Geo. F. Herriott.
Attorney General-Jonathan w. G 1rdon.
DEMOCRATIC.
Goyernor-Jas. ID. Williams.
Lieutenant Governor-Isaac p. Gray.
Secretary of State-John Enos Neff.
Auditor-EbeneZer Henderson.
Treasurer-Benja amin G. Shaw.
Attorney General Clarence A. Buskirk.
GREENBACK.
Governor-Anson WalcOtt.
Lieutenant Governor Richard Gregg.
Secretary OF State-Allen w. Monroe.
Auditor-Uriah C0uison.
Treasurer-John 9 Newsom. -
Attorney Gepe'si-Wm. A. Upton.
lses:
Year. hice. hen Dem ina
Straight
Dem.
1871. President 1914 1851 lar
isIS Governor -. =. e. 1873 216 169 AL lSs
1874 Lirutr nant Governor. .l6S, 722 1878 ....
In 1872 the Democratic candidate fol-
Governor (Hendricks) was elected the rest
OF the State ticket was carried by the Re
publicans with the exception of the can
siidate for Superintendent of Instruction:
The present Legislature is thus com
posed:
Senate House. il. ballot
hel hotlcanb. -...-----.'-..-z- a. y
Democrats. ..........9 "
Independents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12

elected full State ticket. thirteen members
Of Congress, the Legislature and minor off
Gals. The tickets are
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12


Rev. II. L. Williamson is II. L. (heay ;
lightning u or Jos. G. Meeks, once a meek
member OF an Arkansas conference. He
excommunicsIes MeekS, who, though 10
seph by name, utterly repudiates the NOR
ais of Joseph, and has done divers ugly
deeds, for which he is thrust out of the
church and consigned 20 perdition. Jo-
seph used to fool round the women abuut
Navarro, but he has been induced to quit,
we reckon, by The Illumination of the ex-
celent Mr. Williamson.
A pale, dyspeptic, sick and sad stranger
who only wanted little soup and paid ten
cents for his dinner in advance, the rrst
being given matter of sympathy, sat
down at the table dh0ts, and telling how
badly he felt, waded in. Hyeronymus was
looking on, and such was the vast quantity
of stuff slowed away that the Messenger
recites the bill of fare that was exhausted
and 1t is apparent that the poor stranger
was the resurrected VittelliuS, q Roman
Emperor, from whose gastronomy the word
s'yltIlesn is derived.
A disguised stranger induced the sheriff
of Rockwell county TO ride with him to q
farm near the county site. TIE body Of
the sheriff was found Saturday. The stEan-
ger had shot him and tied his borse secure.
~ that the murderer might have time IN hy.
There will be troubl- IN RockwaIl county.
Citizens OF the county are involved in thin
foul work, and the masses Of the people are
tired of bloody deeds, and thuse who slsy
must hang. Tnzt's the Law nov and Tbs
fact. The Jury system has been 80 reformed
that knAves and fools will no longer suffer
crime to 60 unwhipt Of justice
when the whole population Of Hemp
stead was hanging intently TO delicious
strains OF melody that swept over the plains
and the prrtty giris were chanting .'We'I
have TO mortgage The farm, and delightec
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-12

Returns from twenty townships and
wards ia seventeen counties give a net Re-
publican maj ,rity of 47G; same in 1874.
gave q RepuD lean najon y Of 20; sam. in
1872 gave = net Republican maj .riiy Of
1876
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, o, tober 10. = Re-
turns from hiIeen township and wards in
NINE counties, which gave n net Republican
majority OF i29 in the same places in 1874,
gave net Democratic majority OF lS9.
Tue same places in 1872 gave DemocMre
majority IL 1919.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, October 10.-R turns
from $50 townships and wards show
Barnes (RspublicaD) gain to be 4445, y Il
tDeinocra'D gains zv45, belng d Republi-
can gam OF 1904. This DO 9 OF I'M Jude the
Ultes OF Cincinnati. Clevelan and Toledo.
disparch from Cincinnati says that
twelve precincts show q net Republican
gain OF 295. There are reports Of consid-
cradle ID -mocratIc gains Ia Cleveland, but
no drfuite Aguies yer.
lSDIAxAPOLIs. October 10 - Returns
from ten lSFnships and wards 10 seven
counties which give Det Republican ma
] 'rity Of 100. The same places 10 1874
gave MT Democratic majority Of 13i, ahl
The same places in 1872 gave . net Demo-
cratic majority Of SO.
New iohK, October 10. = Pat Mcguire,
OF Mount Vernon, Sunday night, during .
quarrel with bis wife, charged hfF with in
fidelity. and. sezins thelr children. Que
after another, exclaimed ~ he dashed them
10 the door: "rhis Il not mime" One Of
the children has since died from inj1ries;
the Others are IN . pSecarions condition.
Evening star., 1876-12-15
Narrow Gauge Railroad.

FALLS CHURCH, VA, Dec. 1ith. 1876
meeting of the citizens of this place was
held at Jefferson Institute. last night, To lis
ten 10 an address from the Hon. +. b. Borst,
president of the Washington. Cincinnati,
and 81 Louis Narrow Gauge Railroad. Mr..
j. =. Riley called the meeting TO order. and
upon his motion j. j. Moran took the chair
and &. r. Daley acted as secretary.
Inc chairman congratulated the meeting
on the large number of ladies and gentlemen
present w1O had shown their interest and en-
thusiasm in this new enterprise. and with a
few pertinent remarks relative to the signifi-
canoe of a new and direct railway into
Washington, introduced the president of the
road. Mr.. BOrSt, who addressed the audi
thce at length, entering into the details of
already made, and by the aid of chart pre-
pared by Geo. +. Whiting. of the naval engi-
neering bureau, the topography of the conn
IIy acxanSr,. and survey Of the road through
which this community Emost especially
is interested. was exhibited. showing the
Feasibility of the route, and the advantages
10 De derived Dy The people, especially of the
cities of Georgetown and Washington, which
will reap the benefits of trade and commerce
thls road viii produce. Trayersing, as this
road Will, one of the best agricultural sec
tiOns of the state of Virginia, through the
wood. coal. and mineral regions of this and
the state of West Virginia, the advantages
OF 1T will be intellectually greater than all
other roads leading into the District of Col
umbia combined. With thdRubscriptiOns
asked from the citizens of Georgetown and
II ais tnurcn, MI. BOrSt agrees to commence
work on this end of the route, and will COM
plete and have the road in running order as
far as this place in three months time, with
a rate of fare not TO exceed ten cents, thus
opening up this whole section, the most de-
sirable, in point of healthfulncss and good
DeighbOrhOod, OF any suburb of the District
cifit
At the conclusion of the address the chair
man asked an expression from the audience,
when various practical questions and an
swerS were ELECTED, bearing particularly
upon the action proposed to be taken by our
citizens to secure an Immediate commence
ment OF the road, and, upon the motion of III.
W .ThrOckmortOn, a committee. consisting
of Geo. y. Whiting, c. III. Buxton. j. :. Riley
{. r. Daley, Almond Birch and j. j. Moran,
was appointed to prepare lists and solicit
subscriptions, and to institute such measures
as will hasten the work
Ii is the expectation that So 900 WilIHbe sub
scl bed here. and with the liberal snbscrip-
ffo~s iiopet for from the citizens of George
town. ~ road viii be pushed 10 a successful
completion.
Evening star., 1876-12-15
GEORGET TOW

ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT GoNE.-Mr. j.
=. Biackford, ST., who for several weeks has
been confined TO his room died at 9k O'Clock
last evening, at his residence No. - Bridge
street, Georgetown. Mr.. Blackford was one
OF the oldest and most respected business
men in the District, and at the time of his
death the efficient Secretary of the Indus
trial Home School Association. We learn
the funeral is to take place on Sunday at ;
,. m. Mr. Rlackford was an Englishnian by
birth, but left England in his 18th year and
went 10 New York, where he lived one year
tnen moved to Georgetown, where he has
resided for ~ years, being consequently 60
years OF age. He has been for many wears
an official member of the West Street Pres
bSter!an Church, and was noted for his up-
risbtness and Christian integrity
GRAIN TRADE.-Boat Seneca, with 1hJD
bushels OF wheat and $40 bushels of corn to
Hartley Bro; also, 500 bushels of wheat
ana so bushels corn, to III. NJ. Talbot; boat
Medley, with Geo bushels of wheat and 800
bushels rye, TO III. NJ. Talbot; also. a5o
bushels OF wheat and 100 bushels of corn to
Hartley 4 Bro.
MERCHANTS Offerings on
Change this morning amounted to s. 100
bus hels of wheat, with sales as follows;
450 bushels. at SIS; 80 do. S1.52I; $40 do
Sl51; coo do, do; 225 do, S1.41 \; 2oOdo 81 40
2i3 do, sli5 AZ do, SIPS; 10 do, Si20%; 12 do.
Sl2o; 40 do. S1.l0. 1900 bushels of wheat
were sold Wednesday To Deener. Cissel &
Welch, at prices from sl.50 70 s1.h.
The COAL TRADE.-Owing To the ice on
the canal and river there has been no aciivi-
~ in the coal trade this week NeSsp'
already LOADED are lying at their dock.
unable TO get away.
Evening star., 1876-12-15

Sanitary Officer John Connell, who was
instructed to inspect the theaters Of this city
fer the purpose OF ascertaining the means of
egTess in the case Of fire, and other informa-
ton in regard TO the safety of the buildings,
yesterday submitted his report to the Board
OF Police Commissioners:
THE NATIONAL.
He describes in detail the means Of extt af
the National Iheater, noticing that there is
no stove about the stage. IL being heated by
steam, and on each side OF il the re is ffty feet
OF two inch hose, also hose In the flies and the
% meh employed are thoroughly instructed to
Watch ior IRE. He says: 1t appears TO
me that the means of exit from this building
tother than from the gallery are sufficient
Ior any emergency. There may be danger
aPprehended from persons falling from The
dress-circle stairway in case of a rush. buf
rot nom any other cause. AS to the gallery
II II Is true that the attendance there does not
average over thirty persons a night, as stated
by Mr.. Portland do not doubt his word
I"r ne seems very anxious to do all he can
Tor the protection OF the public-there Is i'm
that event ample room for egress. Ir. Ford
states that this house can be emptied II three
minutes"
AS 70 THE rHEArER CoNIoUE,
ne recommends that the proprietor be in
structed to erect stairway leading from the
gallery. ON the west side, to the pavement on
1lth street. There should be "A similar stair
way from the main floor. The number OF
seats should be reduced on the main floor
Earthen crooks should be put in wherever
stovepipes go through wood partitions, and
proper preventives should be taken in regard
10 hOt-air pipes There should be intrOdnced
INTO the stage at least a three-inch water
pipe. with the necessary hose attached. and
men on hand ready TO act i'm case of fire. as a
Preventive. Guards should be placed over
all gas-burners. Last, but not least, there
should be removed from the building every
thing Of an iniammable nature which is not
actually necessary for immediate use. As IL
now stands there is great danger. owing TO
the immense quantity of superfiuouS rubbish
and cOmbustible matter i'm and around the
building. Mr.. Rodgers, the proprietor, states
that ms house can be emptied in five min