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Tho English Government has IN elephant
on It's hands which la driving Ministers, poll
ticiaus, and taxpayers to tho verge Of dcspair.
The ELEPHANTS It's army, and what to do with
It 80 as TO inorcasa ita efficiency without bank
rupsing the National Treasury ia tho enigma
which Is Just now puzzling tho English peo-
ple Tho Saturday Reuiew claims tint II tho
country woro compelled to occupy Egypt 1t
would tlnd difficulty in procuring tho requisite
number Of troops to form the nuoleua OF a
garrison. The Malay Peninsula Ia loft In mn
archy because Of the want Of thros regiments,
and Canada " Ia without tho minute army
round which tho great militia force could DO
diligently trained" and II "Arstra1ia fed
oratod herself we could scarcely furnish q
guard Of honor for tho now Vicoroy." Not
withstanding that tho army is insufa-
cient for tho noeds Of tho coun-
try, the o1pousos. continue to grow. Tho
present despair Of tho situation grows cut Of
the workings Of the Hystem Of promotion.
The old purchasing system had been IN eye-
sore to tho Engliah people for century, and
QLADs7oNE got rid Of it BY adopting promo
tion pat sno f1eht OF controlling the army
haa TO DO rel''1rchased, that ia, ofhcors had
TO 30 compensated Tor what they paid for
"tholf commissions, anu this had already cost
lie government 900 'ooo,ooo, and not added
. man to tho fshung strength OF tho army.
Even after TINS expenditure, the how OF pro-
motion. which 1t was supposed would rapidly
ensuo' nas not taKen plsco. Under tho pir-
ohnso system, oucefa OF tho line became
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Warmer wecthcr, with occasional rnin
areas, is what may bo expected hereabouts
Today.
, 1876-08-30

Groenbacks at the, New York Gold E1-
change yesterday closed Mt 9o2.
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PEal}ONAIa

1Afl1QNAlA
Ihe t1onhle vim hf. H. @. c.sNcwe1f {ofphtau e.
notFj - Ps'a'shs OF sho nerves governing dlge,4
uoh. no u convinced tast hls only hops OF ia.
e"'esy nss III coo'os "oA'nef'
a British correspondent OF Tho PrttbWsran
nannef' P1ttAontR papof pitches into Nj. Philip
fhitlins the singing pilgrim, calling him "Porl.
psseuo Ffophgandtst OF Popular Psalmody."
Tbs police authorities Of London have ofFereda A
reward OF E250 for The apprehension Of tho mur,
Hcrcr Of Mr.. Bravo, notwithstanding the virtual
establishment Of tho fact that tho death was sef.
lnhtctod.
Tho most accomplished swimmer at Fire leland
this season IL M!sa 1acnse, who can Btay under
tbs Surface and htdo away a II she wero loat. wo
learn from tho HONS journal that Sic IL nths
eynosuto Of all cycs."
Thomas I1assett, ons Of the escapca Fautar n.,..
onere, now IL Fall River. so7s that bo oncc ha,as.
tried to escape, and, though ,ls original mnr.ons
tnent wns tor life, tho Australian Judre scntoncaa
bin, TO three years additional,
Madam, In ra,,,c u,tdo,v ~ ,hn .,o,,,,..
hal dnt,hed tcs NV bota, ,vh,ch .,.u',. nss
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and faithful Statement oi
ibe raIns. prptits. Or In.
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Monroe street, corner Dearborn. Variety PERFORM
, 1876-08-30

Now Chicago Thentrr.
Clark strcct, between Lake and lnnlolpt. U0oleys
M{uxtyeh. Afternoon aud CFcn!hR.
, 1876-08-30

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police somo m9nt' .. .ots aaa
hn h,d m rndciy trcatcd, Escano waa impossible
iIe VA was ia.1oiucod. sha cut lin up with stlugus
ea1caams, but no admired her moro fur them. aha
in tho course Of ycas, tho acquaintance having
,tponcd, to formally proposed tor her hand. sho
consented 10 become ~ WIG, st'pa'aIlns JUL
that he should ~ 'he tatato meyer acees' 5'a,s s
nrattv story told by Lucy Iooner. and reading Il
p.s<'; s s,ran,.-,y ,,snrs.,ad .w,t,, Wr,r Janins
que ID atnAu.a!!5 ''1pts.es4 "t|n atue' .sa,, n
want Of good sense, since sha does NOT see'a ~
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-09-14
THE NEXT VICE PMksIDENT TALKS
ABOU e THE SOUTH.

Governor Hendricks opened the canvass
at Shelbyville, Indiana, on the second of
September, and here are his views upon
the Southern question:
What is the truth and your duty and aim
IN respect to the Southi bur repeat my
letter of acceptance when say that all the
people must be made to feel and know
thai once more there Is purpose and pol
ICY, under which all citizens, Of every
condition, race and color, will be secure in
the enjoyment Of whatever rights the Con-
stitution snd laws declare or recognize, and
that he Is dangerous enemy Of his coun-
try who would arouse or foster sectional
entagonisn- Is it not indeed true that for
fud ten years the Republican party has
been enacring laws. has been expending
great sums OF money and has been using
the army to establish and maintain control
throughout the South, and that yet strife
and bloodshed prevail in some Iocalitiesi
fAiiare Is stamped upon their policy. In
but swc States is there bloodshed and death
between the two races In these States
alone, Louisiana and South Carolina, is the
Republican party dominant. In every 9th
er State Of the South the people have re-
covered and restored the American right
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-09-14

HAYEs's party is GRANTS party, and il he
be elected President will be compelled to
conduct his administration upon the very
same principles which have been adhered
to by Grant. The leading Republicans are
free to admit this because it is their policy
to hold the strength created by Grant in
the interest of Hayes, and to assert the con-
trary would, as they know, lessen their
probability of success. Upon this subject
Senator Morton in a late speech expressed
himself as follows:
The administration of any President will
be in the main what the party which elected
him makes it, If he breaks away from his
party the chances are that he will he broken
down. In the government of party like
ours the President must have bis choice of
officers. The men to whom he owes his
election, who have defended him from as
saults, to whom he must look for support
in the future, will ordinarily controlhis ac-i
ton, and be. will do nothing offensive to
them, sf ..a4 ,i..-.s- 90. -.i sin
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-09-14
Let,sr f1om aoa. J. -. s.yers.

t b BAsTRoP, 6rptember s, 1876.
Editors Democratic Stdtesmdn--I have Just
been informed, through 3 source In which
have great confidence, that il is being as
serted Ia the city Of Austin that, In conse-
quence of my failure 10 obtain the nomina-
don for Congress, tie delegation from this
county, myself included. returned home in
q disappointed mood aud nave been, for
that reason, instrumental 10 inducing my
friend and partner, Col. Jones. 70 become
= candidate against the .nominee.
Under ordinary circumstances I would
not notice the report, but occupying. as
do juss Ct this time. ss peculiar and delicate
q position as seldom befalls citizen, feel
II my duty 70 answer the charge a. once and
70 pronounce Il, by whomeyer set in circuls-
ton and by whomeyer repeated - true, .
wiliful and malicious fslsehood- TDe
nomination was neither desired. nor sought
after, nor expected By me in any event, and
it IN ll-becomes those, whose distinguished
county men have 30 long, 90 uniformly
and so xealously supported for every station.
TO which they bsye aspirsd, or 70 which
their friends have desired 70 elevate them, 20
do or 70 assist in doing me 90 groas and 20
serious an injustice.
The people and the interests Of Travis
county have been, and still are, second only
70 the people aud 20 the interests of my
own county in my affections. and could
scarcely nore regret the report had IL oIigi-
mated here, where I hare been living since
early childhood. From the time uken 3
successW 70 Judge Hancock was 1rst agi-
tated. sip 70 the very moment uhen Col.
GiddinEs vss hsusRhi forward In ths cor
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-09-14
Rings on both hands.
Buttons with medallions.

Rings on both hands.
Buttons with medallions.
Rings on the middle finger.
Low buskins with straps across the instep.
Bathing dresses with short sleeves and
low neck.
Old-fashioned aprons with braces are stny-
ing for favor.
Paris houses ara already designing autumn
and winter costumes.
Embroidery Is seen on ell materials and
mixtures Of materials.
A new material for neglige toilets called
'srendumac, has suddenly become popular.
At Paris watering places the fashion Of
tieback skirts is followed TO the furthest
possible limit.
The newest style for fall is the Heloise-
costume, so-called because the bodice Is
fashioned after q medieval type.
When married persons leave cards for q
married couple, one card Of the lady's and
two Of the gentleman's should be left.
A porte-bonheur Is formed Of seven porte
bJnheurs twisted one with the other, and
composing q single bracelet only.
Apopular way OF wearing the hair Is 10
French twist with the ends made in two or
three fnger puiis on the TOP Of the head.
Quilles or robings made Of silver braid
sorIned into NETWORK will be worn during
the autumn on sicilienns dresses Of dark
colors. Hs
Porpoise hide or kangaroo skin boots.
and thick woolen or silk stockings are worn
by ladies travelling abroad, for mountaineer-
ing.
A bride indicates 70 her bridesmaids the
precise costume which she desires them 70
wear, but they purchase these themselves.
A new form Of needle-case Just introduced
resemble . one-pound weight. and when
open discioses . pin cushion and several
packets Of needle-cases too
A novelty In jewelry are finger-riDgs COM
posed Of several narrow bands Of gold,
either plain or set with gems. miniature
copies Of porte bonheur BRACELETS.
The latest fashion in bracelets IL . gold
bracelets with the weareF's baine 10 Byzan-
tine letters, but so interlaesd and 90 large
that they cover nearly half Of the arms.
Catagon nets, composed Of silk braid and
ornamented with ribbon bow st the top Of
the head and another at the, bottom Of the
net, are designed for country wear during
the summer months.
There are batiste doueces nearly covered
with Eastern embroidery, 20 b. used for
ornamenting light silk dresses, they are
worked in qusint shades. md tbe silk Of
the dress matches the pale faded tinis of
the backgrounds
Indian gauzes Ia which filded colors are
introduced, Persian gauzss with arabesques,
and Rgyptisn gsuzes with characterestic
desiRns, are numbered among the popuisr
Oriental goods now il demand fgs over
dresses 70 evening ioiiets-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-09-14

aud power of self-goveInment, and the
negro race has ceased to be the tool OF
party, and peace and harmony prevail and
prosperity is rapidly returning to all. Do
you Tecollect that less than four years ago
Clayton and his plundering associates
maintained q horrid, government in Arkan-
sas by bands Of armed men, aud that there
was no safety or peace to the black man
nor 70 the white man2 Q uder q kind
Proyldence the people obtained an oppor-
tnnlty to hold an election. They revised
their Constitu ton and elected good men
to office, and since that day the mild sway
ana authority of the. law has been over
all and respected by all, and the races have
oWelt In harmony. One year ago the Dsm-
ocrats carried the election in Mississippi.
Both branches of the Legislature were Dem.
ocratlc, and the laws since enacted have
been so wise and just towards both races
that not even a complaint has been made
Inc Governor ana subordinate officers had
abandoned their positions to avoid Impeach-
ment upon grave charges. Their pernicious
lnnuenee being removed and the people no
longer distracted and plundered, the black
man and the white man have since been
friends, and now strive together for the
restoration of their State. The same story
tells the hintory of North Carolina aud
Texas and Alabama. Why not restore
Louisiana and South Carolina to the bless
lngs of good government, that blacks and
whites alike and together may dwell under
the mild influence of peace and harmony
As wise men and patriotic citizens, ask
you to judge whether it be right or expedi-
eDC or humane to continue the men IN power
who make political gain out of scenes of
violence and bloodshed9 Will you follow
the party banner stained with human blood
and the political battle-cry ga bloody shirt
and money?" Is it not wiser and better to
trust party whose fortunes are identical
withthe supremacy of law and the triumphs
of ueaor2 -.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-09-14


THE Cooper-Cary eer lGreenbsck party
had grand mass meeting at Cooper Insti-
tute in New York, on the thirtieth of Au-
gust. Mr.. Cary was the speaker Of the
occasion, and, so the Herald says. discoursed
eloquently about that blessed baby; that
whatever the audience lacked of sympathy
for the ragged bantling was made up by
genuine applause whenever the speaker
suggested that the Cooper Cary platform
meant money for everybody; not contiding
in Sam Cary's panacea for all the evils Of
the times, but because the bare suggestion
was pleasant one under any circumstances.
Cooper's name Is enough to set the impe-
'cunious thinking about ''that barrel of
money" and the flush times when the crisp
greenbacks filed the pockets of the work
ingman. Ts carry out the programme
each listener should have been presented
with greenDack on entering the hall, and
then the Republican and Democratic can;
didates would have been compelled to
serve out silver bricks at all their meet
ings. f.,re,.. ..+. .. :.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-09-14
LAND SHARKS.

The Brownwood Gazette gives publicity
to what it terms grand swlndle. We
know nothing of the facts, but give them
as they are related in that paper. A tract
of 1888 acres of land, lying in Brown coun-
ty, was sold in 1873 to Miller 6 Dowen of
this city. This tract of land then passed
into the hands of the ''Great Western Land
and Immigration Company" and a plan
was devised to dispose of it in a way which
the Gazette modestly denominates SWIM
ding. It was laid off into blocks, lots,
streets and alleys. The Gazette exposes the
transaction as follows: 80 H
These blocks end lots, streets and alleys,
laid out over cliffy, broken and craggy
country, was the initlatory step of these
scheming and intriguing parties to the
swindle. Tins mountainous country must
have name to enable these contriving par
ties to carry effectually their fraudulent de-
signs. Yes, being forciby impressed
with the idea, "Whst is a city
without a name7" this mountain of
rocks then received and now bears
to-day the name of Empire City. This be-
ing done, we next hear of the agents of this
tending ropes across the streets from the
tops of buildings, from which were sus-
pended large signs, giving glowing de-
scription of this so-called Empire City, with
beautiful representations and magnificent
edifices of stone and brick, railroads, horse
cars running in every direction, and a
lengthy tram of cars drawn by an elegant
locomotive, emitting sparks of fire and
leaving behind a cloud of black curling
smoke as it goes putting through this noun
tain of rocks known abroad as the Empire
City. These lots contain 25 by 100 feet,
and are held by the company at
one dollar per lot; and by rea-
son of their srtful and deceitfui practices
they have found ready sale for them. The
county records develop the fact that twen-
ty of these lots were sold by the company
to a certain party (no doubt pdrticeps
criKqiHis) who sold the same to an innocent
and bona .fde purchaser in San Francisco
for $4,000. Many other instances of this
kind could be mentioned, but this alone Is
sufficient, for it is written upon the pages
of our county records aud serve as evidence
of this grand swIndle perpetrated by this
company upon the innocent and ignorant
which has no parallel or precedent in the
history of Ttx e1
THIS great Empire City, so-called, Is q
my.h. There is not situated on this en-
tire tract of land g single house or farm.
Il is not even suitable for stock ranch.
as there is neither water OF grass on 1t save
and except few sprigs Of grass hedged in
by huge rocks. There IL not one acre of
this vast body of land that is tillable or
suitable for any purpose whatsoever. 1t
could not be sold to-day TO persons who
are acquainted with it for an amount tha,
" 1uid equal even the taxes that are required
to be paid on il. rla q, II II
We make this general exposition of this
grand swindle because it is dishonest and
calculated to prove detrimental to the in
terests of the county. ur - fin.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-09-14
CHANCES OF The Two PARTIES.

The Republican papers of course declare
that the election of Hayes and Wheeler is
certain, while leading one at the North
declares that Hayes, whether in the army or
the House of Representatives, or in the Gov
ernors chair, was always second-rate man.
The argument in his favor is that moth
ing can be said against him, and that be
has lived a place-seeker for half century
without making any other record than this.
How different is his from the career of
Morton, Conkling or Blaine, and how
small Hayes becomes by the side of these
men. The selection of Hayes as the
leader of the Republican party is about
equal to the selection of some un
known orderly to lead armies with
Lee or Grant in the field. He is
second-rate man, as the world sees
and knows, and if he be elected President
1t will be through the power and influence
of such men as Grant, Morton. Conkling
and Blaine. The condition of the country,
the necessities of the poor, the anxiety of
around which to crystalize strength,
and neither the Republican platform
or the Republican candidates possess
these requisites. The Republican par
W was born of abolitionism, and
with the freedom OF the negro its prin-
ciples ceased, aud it has since been held
together by official power in the hands of
men determined TO hold power, regardless
of the people or of the peoples wishes. In
all contests for sixteen years past the Re
publican party has been aggressive and the
Democratic party has IS often placed itself
upon the defensive. Now the tables are
turned and the negative Hayes Is con-
fronted by the positive Tilden. The
one is ON his defense, the other
becomes aggressive, and the peoples
pockets, and hence their sy yupathies, are en-
listed on the side Of Tilden. The fact that
the Democratic vote in Vermont has doubled
since 1874, while the Republican vote has
been augmented only one-fourth, shows
what effect the national contest Is having
upon even State election, and the same
impetus 10 Democratic strength win be
given all over the United States. The Dem
ocratic party has none of the strength
given by government money, but il must
Be recollected that the Congressional dead
lock has also in a great measure cut the
Republicans of from feeding canvassers
out Of the public crib. The great Body Of
the people who have been 50 rushlessly
plundered must determine the result, and
recognizing the evils with which Hayes's
party Is hardened, and the positive reforms
successfully put into iorce By nlden. the
latfer's strength mnst steadily Increase fram
this tune until the election in November.
Haysss want of rigor and polsssdnsss Of
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-09-14

cHAs. FRANCIS ADAMS, in recent letter
to a friend, states the point As regards Mr..
Tilden, as well as bis opinion Of Hayes. He
says: soar o.
/ think 1t high time to introduce some
thing better in our politics than old issues
and greed OF the lesses and fishes. II do
not mistake, the country is gasping for q
brighter future. and for letting alone the
recnrd OF the past- To me personally 1t is
of comparatively small consequence, as /
have pretty nearly reached the end; but
for those who come after me the result
still interests me. regard this election as
the turning point The names of the par
ties signify nothing-she sctions Of individ-
uals everything. / believe Mr.. Tlden 10
be both czpAble and honest, ss well as self
reliant. know nothing Of Mr.. Hayes be-
yond his good private character. His let-
ter dld not increase my confidence In his
independsnee ar his jndgaens-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-09-14

THE New York Tribune thinks the de-
cline of trades unions in this country ID
worthy of consideration. In New York
alone in the las. four years the membership
has fallen of 5s, 600. 1t is thought that the
breaking up of the unions will improve
workmanship. The unions have bred DIS
content, and when this prevails work is in
ferior. The decline Of British trade has
been attributed by some English writer's to
the growth of the trades dnions. Working
men, they have argued, have lost heart for
their work; their societies take PIP too
much of their time; they feel above their
work; and asa consequence British goods
are of an inferior quality. and the world
doesn't want them. IugLondon, IN New
York, and the world over, workingmen wilt
do their best when they are contented and
moderately prosperous. When times are
hard and there is little to keep the pot boil
ing, it causes bitter struggle to put con-
science into work.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-09-14

THE Nation, Republican paper, but apt
to tell the truth on any subject, whether it
damage Republicans or not, has this TO
say about what has been styled the Con
federate House - 1T is the first House
since the war which has shown the slight
est appreciation of the demand Of the coun-
try for retrenchment in the extravagant ex-
penditures of the government, and the first
Congress for long time that has brought
its labors to close decently and in good
order, withou: The usual log-roIling chaos.
An enormous amount of abuse has been
poured out upon the Democratic majority
because they have made some discreditable
appointments and because they have shown
q disposition to initiate the currency. But
this criticism, coming from the party which
is responsible for all the currency shams OF
the past ten years, or from advocates of the
silver swindle, many of whom are Republi-
cans in good aud regular standing, is rather
nauseating. Considering the inexperienee
of the members and the financial ignorance
50 plentifulIy distributed throughout both
parties, the session has been, on the whole,
honest and creditable."