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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-11-02

THE quasi nomination Of Jones By the
Radicals at Giddings was designed to
silence the well founded statement that ex-
Governor Davis would appear in the field
at the last moment. DJyis's plans weEe
thwArted By his fnend at Washington who
told of the tickets printed there and sent
to Austin. The packages came and viii be
properly distributed from Galveston and
Houston whittier Davis went last Monday.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-11-02

In twenty-three Northern States the
Democrats have to get only forty-seven
electoral votes to win, and it Is utter silli,
ness to doubt now that they will get them.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-11-02

ury, and shall constitute part of the school
fund for the county, Justices precinct,
town or city in which the law is in force.
SEC. :. All laws or parts of laws in con-
fict with this act are hereby repealed.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-11-02

signor Pierotti, railway man, who has
long resided in Palestine, has proposed 20
the Pope 10 make Js1a seaport, and con-
meet il with Jerusalem by railway. The
Sultan had already given his sanction, and
both Pic Mono as well a. Cardinal Franchi
are favoFing the scheme.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-11-02
AGRIcULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.

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Sale of Intoxicating Liquor where
ever the People so FL CT.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-01

GRANT on any terms and TO make all sorts
of bargains providing 10 be under the rose.
They know the odium In which drahtisn
IL held and do not want to be handicapped
with that load of corruption. Mr. Attor-
pev-General TAFT, who has been struggling
like n man i'm n morass, and getting deeper
In with every attempt at extrication, ia by
no means happy over this event; and 9TH
ers like him, who are the conscience keep
ers of HAYEs look solemn at the prospect
They think IL more discreet that this visit
should not be made, and IL suggestive cor
respondenoe can have any practical effect,
Gov. HAYES will get suddenly indisposed,"
and stay at home. lie is too far commit
ted. however, TO be released on any ordi-
nary pretext, which would revive the bad
feeling of GRANT, and upset oil the arrange
ments. Therefore it is altogether likely
HAYES will keep his promise and go TO
Long Branch.
IL will be refreshing TO see the incumbent
and the pretender sitting cheek by jowl Mt
Long Branch, one about to 60 out without
public regret, and the other seeking to
come In without public merit. People Will
draw their own conclusions from this sud-
den intimacy and IL will be difficult to
satisfy them that HAYES, "if elected
would not follow In the footsteps of his
predecessor, and give us n third term OF
Grantism, only with a new hand at the
helm
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-01

with all due respect 20 his peculiar talents,
we are bound TO say that he failed ms
fashionable cicerone In the labyrinths OF
our New York society. Still, he will prob
ably do better when he has better ex-
plored the devious windings OF the paths.
The author Of the elite directory is of more
service, for he indicates exactly by name
and number OF dwelling the safe people
for n man DESTROYS of keeping the best
society to run nfter and get acquainted
with. All such person has to do whom a
stranger is introduced to him Is to turn
over the leaves OF this invaluable direc-
tory, aud see whether his name appears in
II. IL not, he eau cut him short the next
time he meets him, and preserve his char
acter as a man of fashion.
We therefore tender to tho industrious
author of this little volume our Profound
est thanks. We never knew before who
the cite of New York were, except as we
judged our fellow citizens by the oultiva-
ton OF their manner, the absence In them
Of all pretension, their high breeding, their
intellectual resource, and their careful
fulnlmont Of the social duties incumbent
on them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-01

nj 3 per cent win be exacted some time
before the great election Of November.
Now, there are eighty thousand office
holders in the United states, and let us say
that their pay amounts in the aggregate
to at least one hundred millions of dollars
n year. An assessment of 81 per cent
upon this sum would yield Ave and a half
millions of dollars-a pile OF money sum
cient, we should suppose, to carry party
through all the ordinary and extraordi-
nary expenses Of the most holly contested
election.
Under the present short tenure Of Office,
II is difficult TO organize in perfection the
system OF assessments. When men hold
their places for but little time, they are
not anxious to contribute lavishly toward
the eleotioneering funds Of a party which
may, after all, be beaten but let them
have their places for life, and these oontri-
buttons will be liberal and will become
recognized and certain thing. With a sure
corruption fund of Ave millions and half,
a smart man like Mr.. HAYES friend,
ZACH CHANDLER, might reasonably expect
to keep his party in power forever.
Mr.. HAYES is n man of very extensive
views, aud his life tenure of office is
wonderful invention.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-01
The Elite of New York.

Who are theyi IL is q puzlling question
to answer. Shall we fix them by the near
ness OF their dwellings to the Fifth avenue,
the length Of their purses, the cut of their
clothes, or the character OF the trade in
which they are enga-edY IL is hard to say
A man may look as If he belonged to the
cute, and yet, when you come TO inquire
about him. he may be unable to present
the proper credentials, and you will suffer
the modification of having formed the
acquaintance ola person outside the higher
walks OF life. But just where those higher
walks are situated in New York is "a place
which has never yet been accurately sur
veyed. JAY GoULDs young editor seems
TO know, or TO think he knows He says
those favored roads are the ones frequented
by himself and his Tcmorseless master.
When he wishes 10 be particularly severe
on an opponent, he filings at him the stun
ming charge, You're not in Society," and
then proceeds to do the weary work put
upon him by the aTistocratic JAY GOULD.
We are indebted to laborious staIis-
tician for the means of arriving at an
answer TO the question Who are the cite
of New York; He has compiled a direc-
tory of those gilt-edged persons, and from
il we discover that they form very
considerable share of our industrious
population. Coming the pages OF this
valuable volume, we find much food
for thought, and yet reason for pride
In the fact that for city so
comparatively young We have gener-
ated 80 large an 6iite society. In the
~ Of
their histories for thousand years. and
existing in countries where aristocracy has
always been a power, where the traces Of
ancient feudalism still remain, il is not
surprising that there is an acknowledged,
definite aud exclusive society. So plain
are the metes and bounds OF the favored
region wherein dwell these inheritors of
ancestral renown that nobody in London,
Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Rome, or Madrid,
who is anxious about knowing the "best
people" has any trouble in finding them
out and separating them from the lesser
herd. In those capitals n mans social
position is fxed and certain. But here in
New York the case is different. We have
no aristooracy by law or by tradition.
Any man may set himself up for an aris-
tocrat If he is SO minded, aud decorate his
coach his plate, his note paper, and his
handkerchlefs with any coat of arms that
snits his fancy, or with crown and ooronot.
Therefore 1t becomes advisable TO lay
down some law that shall explicitly estab-
lish who are the 6ite of New York.
This is very important for many reasons.
II a man is sollcitous to know only the
eltte, and to be known by them he must
have a guide to tell him who they are.
JAY GouI.Ds stool pigeon arrogated to
hiraset the function VI social guide, but,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-01
Another Advantage in n Life Tenure
of Office.

The favorite idea with Mr.. HAYES is that
ofiiceholders instead of being subject to
the mutations and chances which affect
all ordinary men, should keep their places
during good behayor-that is TO say, for
life. Thus he would establish peculiar
privileged class, superior TO Others, and
exercising the functions OF Official power
On this idea he dwels at length and with
much emphasis in his letter of acceptance
In this novel system, which Mr.. HAYES
proposes TO fasten upon the Government
In case OF his election, there is one great
advantage which has not received the at
tention II deserves.
As every politician knows, the regular
method of conducting n Republican cam
paign at present is 70 raise money by
means of assessments levied upon all sorts
OF officials, such ms collectors, postmasters,
clerks, and all other employees of the
Government. Here in the city OF New
York, for instance, we are inioi med that
~ per cent. upon each mans salary is now
collected in the Custom House for use in
Indiana III October, aud that ~ addition
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-01
nethronemcnt Of Another suItan.

Turkey IL the only empire In the world
where council OF Ministers, appointed by
the sovereign, could seize and handle the
reins of power and change the sovereign Mt
their pleasure. Three months ago the Turk
ish Ministry dcthroned the Sultan, ABDUL
Aziz, who thereupon committed suicide.
They put in his place, not the son whom
he had prepared for it, but the nephew,
who, according to Turkish law, was
legitimate heir to the throne. But
now the Ministry, finding MURAD unsuita-
BILE for their purposes, have in turn de-
throned him. on the ostenslble plea that he
Is afflicted with n "cruel disease" which,
we should suppose, would now speedily ter
inmate his life. They have appointed in
his stead his brother ABDUL HAND. who
will doubtless "wear the sword" just as
long as he subserves the ends which the
Ministry have in view. The Turkish en-
pire Is in a perilous condition. 1t is in
peril of trouble with the great powers,
and in peril from its internal commissions;
but the able and bold meu who constitute
the present Divan are evidently deter
mined TO conserve its safety at the expense
OF any amount of wal aud any number of
Sultans.
The dethronement of MuRAD was con-
summated yesterday, rs that OF ABDUL
AzIz was in May last, in strict conformity
with the provisions Of Turkish law. In
both cases the formal deposit ion was the
work of the Grand Mutt, who is head of
the Mohammedan religion. and who is en-
powered to act In such cases.
The new occupant of the throne Is the
second sou of the former Sultan, ABDUL
MEDJID and is thirty-four years old. There
have lately been stories of his insanity, but
he would certainly not have been called to
the throne if these stories were correct.
From the accounts we have of him we
should think him TO be man of the same
character and tastes rs his uncle, the suicide
of last May. Like ABDUL AZIz, he's an ex-
tremely pious Mohammedan; Ike him, lie
is fond of collecting strange beasts, birds,
and snakes; like him, he Is a voluptuary
like him, he has rather a friendly feel
ing toward the Giaours. We should sup
pose that, unlike him. he would refrain
from making any attempt TO exercise the
power which he nominally possesses. He
must have learned. by the events of the
past few months that it would be- danger
Gus for him to interfere in any way with
the present Ministry, and that it would be
safest TO obey implicitly their behests in
all matters of State. II he has learned
these lessons, and knows how to heed
them. he may remain Sultan for an inden-
mite period.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-01
70 C,crsyncu. Churches. and Religious
Naettu0s.
Reymonr md Dorsheimer.

No stronger ticket could be presented
40 the people OF New York than that
Which was completed at Saratoga yester-
bay.
In the nomination of HoRATIo SEYMOUR,
Che Democracy admirably illustrnte that
profound but seldom appreciated truth
that the Office should seek the man, and
pot the man the office. OF this great prin-
tiple, Mr.. SEYMOUR is n conspicuous ex-
lemplar. He has repeatedly been the cam
ridate of his party for Governor, and has
twice been elected to that office. He has
Dbeen lite candidate for President, and has
Repeatedly refused that distinctions; and
he would at this moment be n Senator OF
fhe United States IL he had not withheld
his consent, and exerted himself to secure
khe place for another And now, against
his wish and in spite of his protest, he Is
tagain the candidate Of his party, nom
MATED by reclamation when there were
many able and worthy aspirants for the
honor; and, much Us 1t is against his per-
honal preference. he does his duty by ac-
pepting this magnificent and unparalleled
bribute OF appreciation and confidence
The people OF the State will respond to
2iving Mr.. SEYMOUR "a more enthusiastic
eupport and greater majority than even
he has ever before received
Mr.. SEYMOUR has eminent qualifications
gor the highest public trusts. He is II
statesman in the best sense Of the term (;
not a mere theorist but practical man, a
man OF business, thoroughly experienced
IN every department of public affairs.
Moreover, he is man of principle, govern
hg his action in publc life according to
clear and comprehensive ideas of demo
cratic policy. Heis n believer in economy,
In rigid accountability ana strict construc-
zion of law and this belief is illustrated In
his practice. He is "a man of the people,
knowing their wants, sharing their feel
tngs, seeking their welfare, and trust
bDg them rs he is trusted by them.
With his uncompromising integrity and
great industry. he has throughout the
hast two years continually given the most
valuable assistance and support to
Gov. TnDES. And finally, he is n pro-
found thinker, n student, a philosopher, OF
wide knowledge and extensive acduisi-
Cons one OF the most accomplished among
our living public men, and possessing the
charm OF luminous and graceful yet
vigorous oratory in a degree which few
have reached. Such is the candidate for
Governor presented for the sunrages OF
those whose great aim is to overthrow
Grantism, and restore the purity and dig
pitv of the Government
Mr.. DoRsHEIMER, like Gov. SEYMOUR
was nominated by reclamation, and ht
has well deserved chat honor. He is gen
Gcman, n scholar, and, though still young
mas achieved more signal public services
than has fallen to the lot of most veterans
The people can look TO him with conf.
deuoe for future labor of the greatest i'm.
.portanoe in the cause OF good gov eminent
The Convention deserves the thanks OF
he State.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-01

To THE EDITOR OF The SUN-Sr. Hav-
ing recently reached the shores OF this
great, free, and glorious country from
the Denighted fields across the ocean, /
amazed every day TO read and hear
so muca about a certain vASDERBuT. |
asked somebody, who thought would know
all about 1t, "who ia this Vanderbilt Is he a
great statesman? or a shining light in sciences
famous theologianf or the Moltks Of
American or Is he asecond Peabody-perhapsY :"
Inc hl3ckhead To whom pnt these questions
Vanderbilt Is merely because he Is a very rich
man" turned my back contemptu ousiy upon
the blockhend who tried to fool me- ana will
now ask you for Information, This great,
glorious aud free republic would certainly not do
homage thus To riches alone Now, what has
TO merit all tins homage; or % be shown ~ IN
"A NOR 1 point Of view to the growing generation
of this great free aud glorious rep1hhcl
The "blockhead" who answered this "Green-
horns" question was doubtless " foolin9" MIN.
The widespread popular interest In the spectacle
Of Commodore Vanderbilt departure from tins
world IA ON ms TO the fact that lie has been one
OF the most notable, important, active, aud
powerful citizens u New York for more than
half century of his long life. His name has
been connected with great business schemes
related to the Interests Of the city, the develop
ment Of its commerce, and its growth to metro.
politan power. He has played leading part on
the stage Of New York from period when this
city was place OF comparatively small dimen-
sons. Several generations OF New Workers have
come aud gone since he made his appearance;
his name has been one Of the most familiar In
the city's marts and mutitudes OF people have
been practically aud directly interested in all
his movements His death will be the removal
OF one OF the old landmarks OF New York. II is
for these and other reasons that THE Sun keeps
Its readers Informed concerning the last mo-
menls Of Vanderbilt. Statesmen, men OF
science, philanthropsts, aud theologians are
not the only men Of Importance ia the world In
these times. There are leaders in other pur-
suits who influence, for good or for evil, the
mind, the action, and tho destiny OF mankind.
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Grant and HAYES.

II is an open secret that Gen. GRANT was
deeply offended with expressions in Mr.
HAYES letter Of acceptance, which he
considered as gross reflections on his Ad-
ministration. An attack OF neuralgia
of the brain at that time intensified his
resentment, and he was not chary of strong
words to make known an intention to re-
sent the affront. The attempts OF CuAND-
IER, robson. Boss SHEPHERD, BABCoCK
and other confldants, TO soothe his wrath
were unavailing. lie stormed, and threat
ened to smash the ticket
The more discreet managers, who saw
Che danger Of this complication, took the
only possible step TO heal the breach in
advising HAYES to write an explanatory
letter to GRANT. The Governor was quick
10 take in the situation and TO obey This
order. He did all that was required of him.
and more; for, rs we learn, he not only
duubed GRANT with fulsome adulation, but
he went as far H. MORTON did, who said
fhe Administration is the best the COun-
try ever had" GRANT was reconciled and
satisfied, aud from that hour lac has been
abe warnest partisan of the Republican
candidate, and the most intense opponent
'Cuets over the South TO inumidate the
whites and TO excite the negroes, the
forced levies on oficeholders, the re-
ynovals in the departments, aud tue whole
laetive policy recently developed at Wash
Sngton, are results directly proceeding
from the changed relations of GRANT and
HAYES.
While this good understanding was kept
quiet and not obtruded on the public gaze,
u worked very well, and both parties to
fhe agreement were delighted HAYES re-
jOiced TO have the energetic support Of the
President and the Administration, while
GRANT had his revenges to crafty on the
Democrats, and, as the sailors say, wanted
70 lay an anchor to windward, in case the
Republicans should succeed. He Is look
Ang forward To the possibility OF being put
Al the head Of the army again, If Congress
mould become Republican; and of course
HAYES would help this project If he had
Che opportunity.
While everything was work ing smoothly,
GRANT without consulting anybody, in-
.Eited HAYES to visit him at Long Branch
He took that way Of testifying to the sat
isfaotiOn which the Governors letter had
produced in his mind. This invitation
could not well be refused, for il was in the
mature Of Il royal command. So HAYES
accepted without hesitation, and Will soou
be the guest ofa President who six months
hence Will 20 out Of Office more discredil cd
shan any OF has predecessors.
Tins proposed visit is now disturbin G
some OF the Republican managers serious
~ especially that patriotic band OF re-
formers from the inside. They are quite
"N9Ds 10 get AL !Ae lslp they eaa from
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To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Str: Please
request the " Board of Health" Of we have such
an institution ia the city to inspect Roosevelt
street from Front to New Chambers. and then
ask the street Cleaning Department to take a
glimpse at the street. The accumulated vegeta-
bile II after has decomposed and the odor aris-
ing theTefrom Is absolutely stitiing 50 much so
that eople who must pass through the street
are compelled to hold their handkerchiefs to
their olfactories until the pestiherous region is
passed. IL Is Of paramount iuIpDrtanee that tn Q
street should be at once repaired and thoroughly
cleaned. j. VI. SHONSARD.
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Buying Votes with government Money.

About $4,000 remains over from last years
appropriation for repairs to Government buildings 10
ths city, aud II is to be used 10 give employment ~
voters between noS and election. Repairs that would
have been thought OF other time 90 De
undertaken. The expenditure IL urged by Custom
House ward politicians. large force has been put to
wors ON the custom House ana Naval Oace under the
direction OF W. Il. sieinnetz the Superintendent OF
Repairs. In the Auditors once III ths ustOm House
esfpehtrsare lesaeh lSallns ~ me n0or, when are
up about year ago at an expense OF over $50 200,
painters are employed IN rcpnutins the rescOed walls
Inc work moves tedonsY. For the lack OF sonnet
else 70 20 men were PAID last week to a SEE 0nd
flagstaff building
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The public schools in South Carolina are
nearly all closed, OF unable TO continue the good
work OF popular education. The Asylum for the
Insane and other benevolent institutions are
without the means OF support besides being nj
most bopelessiy involved In debt. While these
facts are notorious, II IL none the less true that
heavy taxes to sustain the schools and the pub
lie charities have been levied and collected.
There Is but one explanation for this condition
Of things. The money Appropriated for these
uses has been stolen by the carpet-bag and ne
thieves, who hold all tho Offices OF the state,
and combine TO rob the people. CHAMBERLAIN
and his crew, who are now playing the part Of
reformers, with their pockets stuffed fun Of
plundered property, are directly responsible for
the closing OF the schools, and for the prvations
suffered by the poor insane creatures, who are
dependent for the necessaries OF life upon
honest administration OF the asylum.
Yet they are not only sustained by the Repub-
lican party IN all these enormities, but leaders
like Mr. EpMUNDs, Mr.. fioAR, and others, hold
the people OF that State answerable for the linz
tied means OF education, and draw unfavorable
contrasts with other States, where honest gov
eminent and strict accountability prev ILL., All
the si9ns point to a change In South Carolina,
Ike that which took place in Mississippi, where
all the respec able whites, without regard to
party, and the best portion Of the blacks with
stake In the community or with intelligence
enough 10 think for themselves. Joined hands to
rescue the State from misrule and corruption.
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inv EnmId,s Orpnn.

To THE EDITOR OF THE suN-Sfr: jay
Could's sheet just now presents a deplorahle
spectacle. The Tribune once had a constituency
proud Of the vigor OF thought and elevated
aims of its founder. And even after his death
many still chung 10 It as the oracle, which would
always he heard leading in every good work Of
reform. hut II has now reached the lowest
oepih. lls lame Reasoning and impoteut con.
illusions witness TO the deprayed motives which
guide H. With the loss OF Its vigor and truth
has departed Its influence. M QUE can read liza
columns withour psin; for by II journalism ID
disgraced and iustico Knocked. The n Qune Of
Horace Greeley IL dead, INDEPkNDkSL