The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-04-19
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
NOON DISPATCHES.
DOMESTIC.

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GALVESTON, April 16.--Hou. S. S.
Cox, OF New York, arrived in this
city on the Morgan line of steamers
yesterday. His coming had not been
announced, but when it became known
that he was in the city meeting of
business men was held at the cotton
exchange, and committee reprCs MT
ing the various professional and con-
mercial and industrial interests WAS
appointed 10 wait on him aud extend
him the Inequalities of the city. The
committee called on Mr.. Cox at tie
fremont House, and through Judge
| Willie, their chairman, warmly wei
coined him to Texas. Mr.. Cox replied
at leng b, and il the course of
his remarks said: "In one thing
Texas was fortunate-she was not con-
trolled by the colored votes. He
wished Louisiana was in the same con-
dition, and thought she was coming on
to it. The South was developing rap
IDLY and recovering from the effects of
the civil conflict. What was wanted
was better feeling between the North
and South, good-and less-govern-
msnt, and the South especially wanted
to look toward the national govern
ment for its care. When the proper
feeling was established, the South
would move on to high prosperity
would be the richest section in the fu-
ture. Galveston harbor, which he al
ready knew something of by observa-
ton as well as by representations of
the Texas Congressional delegation,
needs attention. [Cheers. He was
pleased to see feeling of contented-
ness in the South. 1t was u sign of
good government. The harvest was
dependent on good laws, and he was
sure Texas was all right in this regard.
South Carolina is just on the road to
it, and he believed Louisiana would
be dlsenthralled before the next Con
gress. hope to God that the South
will have safe deliverance. and thai
Texas will go on with her noble bear
ing, so that her rich soil will laugh at
the tickle of the pillow, and that all
States will live in harmony. As sure
as the rain falls and as the sun shines
Texas will take the name now nearly
conceded of being the empire State in
Importance as well as in size. What
want to impress on you is the necessity
of giving support to the Federal gov
eminent. Refuse not food because the
raven brings it. Why is the delay in
reconciliation so long, when in other
nations the war, now past twelve
years, would have been long since for
gotten2 l have championed the am
nesty bill and counselled moderation.
The North has put down rebellion 10
save the REBEL, and now let the country
look to its commercial interests. Soon
the Union will be drawn together as
before the war, and we will be as one,
as the thought of our Maker is one."
Mr.. Cox left on the evening train for
Houston, and will visit Austin, San
Antonio and other cities during his stay
in the State. .
The Louisiana Commission.
WASHINGTON, April II. - Packard
dent in which he complains that the
Democrats refuse to agree to a meet
ing of all the legislators of the rival
Legislatures holding certificates of the
returning board and allow that body
to decide which is the legal govern
ment. Packard calls this the Presi-
dents plan, and adroitly seeks 10 place
the Democrats in the attitude of deny
ing the commission.
The Nichols Legislature yesterday
passed series of pacifcation resolu-
hot @f Of
the plan of compromise, and the latest
advices are that it is proceeding salts
factorily.
Frank N. Richardson, the Washing
ton correspondent of the Baltimore
San, now on emergency duty at New
Orleans, telegraphs this, which every
body believes: I'm conversation with
Gen. Hawley tonight he stated that it
was possible the commission might
be detained here week longer, as the
members had determined to exhaust
every effort to secure q harmonious ad-
justment of the Legislature. A prop
ositlon of the Nichols government to
this end will probably be submitted to
Packard tomorrow. If he rejects that,
another may be made; but by neither
Of them can Packard obtain control of
the Legislature. As for securing any
legal settlement through process OF
the States courts, Gen. Hawley says
that Is out of the question, as the status
OF the courts is just as much at issue as
that Of the Legislature. Gen. Hawley
says that If the commission finally con-
clude that no adjustment can be eff
fected, they will have nothing left to
do, but to report the fact to the Presi-
dent. He says that Governor Nichols
is exhibiting commendable: spirit. If,
he also said, the mission OF himself
and his associates should prove fail
ure, the President will then determine
whether to remove the troops or to re-
tain them here, with the purpose mere
ly to prevent the shedding of blood,
but in no other manner to interfere be-
tween the contestants" 4
A Nice Little Crowd.
NEW YoRK, April 17.-Tweed has
made confession, going back to 1867.
Oakley Halls name figures in the nara
tive. Many names and the corrupt ex-
penditure of much money are men
toned. The names include Woodin,
Post, Ellwood, Brand, Wiuslow,
Wood, Blood, Morgan, all members
of the State Senate. 1t gives the cir
cumstances of the speils between him
self, Sweeny, Hall, Connolly and Wood
ward. 1t duplicates Carney, Ingersoll,
Davidson, Watson and majority of
the members of the board of supervis-
ors, and among them John Fox, James
Hayes. A aiay5t rSf&RPf iishpraop proportion was
ten per cent. He shared throughout
in all the profits and was in full col
fusion with the various details of fraud |
and was fully aware of the fraudulent |
nature of the contracts presented for
his signature. FiIa -
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