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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

London letter: 81 give you my word,
the passion for marrying American girls
has developed into a greater craze with
the English nobility, like the rage for
old blue, or for a chip of Cleopatra's )
needle. Formerly man of birth new
er dreamed of linking himself to a
woman of rank less exalted than his
own, and that rule still holds good in
regard to English girls. But as regards
those dreadful Americans, c'eSt toute
Outre chose The best and richest and
prettiest of them having no birth, of
course birth is matter quite out of
the question. The American girls were
never born, they growed. / see very
decided signs that this tendency on
the part of the British nobieman is to
be fully exploited on the part of the
American mamma. You would be sur
prised to see the number of Americans
who have engaged rooms for the win
ter at the Langham and other hotels.
This thing is most unusual, because
generally Americans who winter
abroad go to Nice or Florence,
or do" Egypt. But now nothing
can make them bulge from London,
and girls who on a former trip hated
the sight of London, and could not
get out of the smoky old place fast
enough and on to Paris, now assure
me that they think London the lowell
est place in the world, just quite too
awfully nice for anything, and far su-
perior to the Continent in every re-
spect, especially society. The other
day l was twIrling over the leaves of
stupid book of sc-called rhymes, writ
ten by an Englishman and entitled,
edward VII, or, the Coming King"
when the following apostrophe to the
varied charms of the American girl met
nv eye:
L'Americaine. You may say that her manners
Are free; that she bragg, talks tally and
bounces,
Yet all the sweet scents Of her own bright sa-
vannAhs
Come out Of her ribbons, her rinelets and
Iunces.
Say that her nice nasal tones an offence or
The way that she firts lie a tempting Of fate
Well, then go and dine, Immaculate Censor,
Dine at the Langham At eight
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

Gen. G. T. Beauregard, according TO
4 purported interview in the New York
Sun, thinks that with "Wise counseis,
a broader craftsmanship aud stronger
and more vigorous administration at
the seat OF the Confederate govern
ment," the result OF the late civil war
might have been very different. Gen.
Beauregsrd Is represented ss declaring
that in 1861 the Confederate govern
ment had the chance TO buy six first
class English steamers. he urged the
authorities to improve II, but they
thought the war would not last long
enough TO make IL worth while. Later,
he was for attacking the blocksding
Federal fleets with torpedo boats, but
again his advice was oyerruied. At
the beginning Of the war he urged the
formation Of companies Of colored Ia
borers. to be turned into soldiers II
necessary. and 70 be rewarded with
their freedom and pensions. In 1864
he fo1pf that Gen. Les was Of the same
But this policy was not adopted
a1<a1.niete % carry il out.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05
a Dinner a, the sultan. palace.

The guest is not incumbered By too
much ceremony; no stiff, high-backed
chair bewilders him and destroys his
esse; may say it, he has not the caro-
of lady whom he must lead into din-
ner, and upon whose wishes he-hiuSf-
attend. He crosses his legs,upon the
cushion which is spread for him, takes
his spoon in one hand and his serviette
in the other, 1s1d, without word.
waits till the dishes come. A minute
or so elapses and then attendants.
bearing huge, round tray, arrive. and
deposit il between the conYiyes. Upon
this tray there Is large bowl OF soup.
together with a little plate, and one
knife and fork for each guest There
are besides several tiny dishes, upon
which are displayed sweetmeais,
pickles, csviare and olives; some
pieces OF bread complete the arrey.
For a moment the diners re-
gard the tray and perchance taste
an olive or sweet. But the
chief of the table, If he be an intelH-
gent person, does not waste much time.
With wave of his hand to encourage
bis friends, he dips his spoon into the
soup bowl, conveys the rich gravy to
his mouth, and in this IS at once imI-
tated by all his guests. Now and then
one or the other will drop a piece Of
bread into the bowl and fsh Il out
again, either for himself OF very
particular friend, and so the dipping
goes on until the soup is finished-the
bowl empty. A pause ensues, while
some call for water and others rest IN
anticipation OF the next course aud the
next effort. Very shortly another dish
makes its appearance; this time, per-
haps, some kabobs, or a kind Of hash,
in which good quality Of vegetables
are used. In go the spoons once more,
and the feast continues. Most probably
the next plate will be outlets or fowls,
whereupon the various pieces are taken
up with the fingers and disposed of
with some rapIdity. And now comes
the critical moment for you, il you are
present at tins feast as stranger.
You, as an European, will have placed
your meat on your plate, and viii be
carefully cutting it up, when saddenlz..
a more than ordinary juicy morsel VI
be pushed into your mouth by pair of
very greasy fingers. You must not re.
sent this; it is token OF loving kiad-
ness; sign that you arc respected.
esteemed, beloved. Eat It; you are
favored mortal. A dish of vegetables,
par q simple, very likely succeeds, and
then one of pastry, in which chopped
meat is concealed ;ssnd, Lastly, y bat
the Turks who speak Eeglibh tell you
Is the Ottoman plum pudding pillaw-
with just enough meat ia Il 70 make
it palGtable. With your spoon once
more you take your turn in the general
scramble; you eat TIL the dish IS
empty, and then, like yonr frieuds.
lean back till jug Of water is brought;
water IL poured over your hands. :
cigarette is given you, and the coffee
comes. Your Turkish dinner In the
palace OF Sultan Abdul Hand is en-
isbed.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

THE Neocs is not apt 10 have an ear
nest conviction. 1t doesn't have opin-
ions even on many subjects. 1t drifts
with or follows public opinion which
it never seeks to lead. When it does
assert an opinion as fact it must
surely be we'll founded. Therefore
the significance we attach to its reply
to the San Antonio EfprcSS which de-
nies that John Hsncock's defeat is due
TO sorehead and original secession
Democrats. The Netos says the Express
statement is good as far as it ascribes
great potency to Governor Davis's ne
groes, ''but," adds the Macs, elan
cock would have been elected never
theless had it not been that disaffec-
ted element of the Democratic party
actively or nassively supported Jones'"
L, is needless to say that these facts
are of record and cannot well be for
gotten even when two years have
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

SOME devout wOrshiper at the same
altar with Mai3r Penn tells the STATES
NAN that Humboldt, a little village
ninety mics norta of Memphis, at the
intersection Of ;he Memphis and Ohio
and Mobile ard Ohio roads, escaped
Yellow Jack b; b;ciuse the place had
just been blessed with the ..outpour-
ing of the Spirit" Humboldt IS
the h.tiest plsce and lowest, above
water, in Tennessee, II is the dullest,
dreanest spot or the continent. The
very air is full of dampness and
BGotian dullnees and, as might natu-
rally be expected, jolly Yellow
Jack, that runs a carnival of
death, simply skipped the town.
Thereupon this queer sanctimonIous
writer turns up the whites of his eyes
and would have innocent people be-
lieve that Msjot Penn's recent presence
in Humbo!t scared away the spores and
exempted the peop'e from the force of
the plagu=.
There is queer class of people ey-
erywhere. With them whatever Is in
comprehensive Is supernatural. But
let us confess the correctness OF the
reasoning of this writer and admit |
that because the mayor and aldermen
and town clerk OF Humboldt had re-
Gently joined the church, that there
fore Humboldt was spared. Let US be
wise as serpents and harmless as doves
and insist that Mayor D. >Gress and AL
derman Crow and all "birds" that |
flock and roost and cav about market
house hill at once enter Major Penn's
synagogue. Then we can endure filth
and smells and defy disease and death.
Humboldt is 4 hole in the ground
while Austin is on mountain side.
There is no need for drainage or sew
age. Let US take in draughts of piety
instead of pure air and the Angel of
Death will surely pass by.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05


GODLovE ORTIZ is Hice old Indian
ian, who was of the Ben Butler-T
Stevens sort when reconstruction
ragged. AS his name indicates he was,
too, of the gedly sort and of course of
eminently sanctimopious psrentage or
such an Orthodox name never would
have been given him. He went to
South America, when beaten ty o
Democrat for Congress. as minister or
fduciary agent of Grant and was de-
tected in some little financial ooera-
tions not deemed wholly proper and
came home under cloud. But Radi-
calism always loved darkness" rather
than light and Orth was made the can
didate of Radicahsm and it was
thought that he had been elected until
various frauds, of high and low degree,
were discovered and now the chances
are that Orth will lose the place and
good Democrat be substituted. The
contest will be before Democratic
house
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

AUSTIN and Galveston have peculiar
and special claims to the gratitude of
Wash Jones. They secured his cleo
tion by forcing Hancock upon the
Democracy as the party nominee
Houstoa Age.
Hancock's Democratic friends, in
the next Congressional race, will have
quite as much power as his Democratic
enemies in tins just closed. II Wash
Jones owe his election to Hancock's
Democratic enemies like the Age, may
not Wash's next competitor owe de-
feat to Hanccek's Democratic frieudsl
This is edged tool the Age is
'fOoling" with. Its threats are hon.
est, truthful confessions which con-
servatiye Democracy will not forget.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05


The Gentiles OF Utah have cause to
be alarmed at the expansion of the
Mormon Church. Instead of losing,
since the death of Brigham Young, the
Mormons are growing stronger, richer
and more powerful than they have ever
been, and are increasing so rapidly that
the Mormon question will soon be
serious one to the Federal government.
This church is probably the richest on
the globe. Its tithes alone return the
church an income Of 81, 200, OOea year.
most of which Is spent in missionary
work and in bringing converts among
them. Five thousand 8Iormons, tits said,
arrive in this country every year from
Europe, and at this rate, the Mormon
population in Utah and the surround
ing country will number not less than
500, 900 In 1890, and be too powerful
for the Federal government to inter
fere with their religion and its conse-
quent social relations.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05
Mrs. Senator Bruce and washing.
ton Society.

Senator Bruce, who has been travel
ing in Europe with his bride since his
marriage in June, is expected to arrive
here soon, and has engaged a hand
some residence on Capitol Hill for the
remainder of his senatorial term, which
expires on the fourth of March, 1881.
There is some social agitation here
with regard to the manner In
which Mrs. Bruce will be re-
ceived by the swells of Washington.
She is lady Of fine personal ap-
pearances, an octaroon, and is perhaps
better educated thaa most OF the
women who intend to spub her, IL she
presumcs to enter society. She was
school teacher in Cleveland, but her
husband has sufficient wealth to graf
ify any taste she may have in the way
OF personal adornment, and il is whis-
pered that wardrobe purchased
by her in Europe would he puzed
by any OF our bellies. II is a
requirement OF official etiquette here
that all the Cabinet ladies' and the
wives Of Coogressmen shall make the
first call upon Senator's wife, and
the wives OF older Senators make the
approach to an acquaintance with the
wives OF new Senators. Mrs. Bruce
will experience no embarrassment
from tie treatment she will receive
from Mrs. Evarts, Mrs. Sherman, and
the other Cabinet ladies, and Mrs.
Hayes, whose geutility is beyond a
question, intends to make Mrs. Bruce
at home st once by her cordial
greeting. It is said that Mrs. Bruce will
be invited to attend Mrs Hayes at the
first Presidential reception. The only
colored Senator's wife who ever at
tempted an entrance 10 Washington
society was Mrs. Pinchback, elk years
ago, and, being beautiful and accom-
plished, che was not only treated With
civility but was made quite a Iioness.
It may be that Mrs. Bruce will receive
similar treatment.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

THE Supreme Court of Florida has
reversed Democratic gain of one by
declaring to be valid the votes which
were thrown out to defeat Congressman
Bisbee. Mr.. Bisbee is, therefore, pro-
nounced elected by the highest author
ity in the State.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

DIR. r. V. PIERCE, of Buffalo, N. Y,
the proprietor eff DR.. Pierce's family
Medicines, and also of the InvalIds'
and Tourists Hotel, has been elected
to Congress by 5000 majority. Soon
after he adopted. the STATESMAN as
his organ he was elected State Senator,
and sticking to the paper he has gone
right along up.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

THE Bolton Journal says Judge Ham
cocks defeat was a calamity to the
Democracy of Texas. Why not say it
was calamity to Texas? Is party to
be preferred to country? Is the Jour-
nal, like the Marshall Herald, incapable
of patriotic as distinguished from a
partisan jmpulse2
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

The defeat of Hancock, election of
Jones, OF Hal Geiger and others of that
ilk and the power given Davis are
achievements Of negroes, Greenbackers
and ultra, fire-eating Democrats. Many
honest good men were seduced by the
wiles OF POmeroy and the Ado0oafe.
Now that they see the evil they have
wrought they will surely return IN :
body TO the party they unwiseiy ana
wickedl, sbandoned- They have done
evil, and aOthing but evil. and can do
no good where they ars.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

Hon. B. W. BROWN, heretofore a
trusted representative of the people in
our halls of legislation, and a gentle
man who has otherwise held important
public trusts, has been elected to the
Sixteenth Legislature from Gregg
county. His popularity is shown in
the fact that he received 220O votes
more than his opponept.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

SENATOR BAYARD says that ''the con-
version of national bank notes into
greenbacks is the conversion of taxable
into untaxable property" 1t should
be remembered that it is the conversion
of an interest-bearing into a non-in-
terest-beanng debt.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

Mr. Clark, architec. Of the National
Capitol, has been engaged for some
time past in experimenting with the
electric light. An effort will be made
70 induce Congress 70 make aa appso-
priation for the introduction Of elec-
trio light IN the Capitol. Il is claimed
that tbss should be doue AZ q slight
cost, as the great engines used for ytn-
tilAtion could generate electricity 3, i
very little expense, while the glas5
ceiling Of the two chambers Nor 4
adord special advantages Tor the inlsc-
ducti0n Of the electro light.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

Brevity is thought to be a great
merit in Thanksgiving proclamation
but that OF Governor Thayer, of Ore
gos, really seems TO be g little too
short The substance of it is contained
in about four lines. The Governor
appoints day of Thanksgiving, but
ne neg'ec;s, IN bis oyeT-eagerness to
be brief, 10 mention TO whom the
thanks are 10 be offered. lie appeals
to the popular sense OF ''grsiilude, ("
bat fOTgets to state 10 whom the graft
tude is due. The only intimstIOn Of
religious kind in the document Is to
be found in the "a. ID. 1875" with
which it concludes.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

THE terminus of the Texas Pacific
Railway, as provided in the bill to
come at once before Congress, is to be
on the Mississippi not above Memphis.
Has Tom Scott gone to Europe to get
cablegram from Grant favorlng the
measured If he secure it the bill will
become the law. Hayes will sign the
bill, and it is only necessary for Graut,
the next Republican candidate for
the presidency. to approve it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

The Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania
has just decided that an inn-keeper is
bound to pay for goods stolen in his
house from guests, unless stolen by a
servant or companion Of the guest.
The court declared that Il was the nm
keepers duty to provide honest ser
wants, and 10 exercise an exact vigi-
lance over ali persons coming into his
house e gaests or otherwise.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

LoSsLEY, the noted murderer OF
twenty or more white men, said under
the gallows that his delight in murder
was of alow development. he first
killed helpless animals and birds, and
then AexicAns and negroes. and fiaaIly
put tventy or more white men 70
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

If any question the Indispensable
necessity for tbg assumption of power
to enfOIce quarantine by the United
States and for the deprivation OF tov rs
and counties OF the right, We need
only advert TO the selfish conduct Of
Galveston, which caused such suffer-
ing In New Orleans, aud 20 the fact that
of the two hundred aud twenty sight
epidenics of yellow fever which have
existed in this cOuntry since it was dis
covered, all but thee have been trsced
to importation from South America,
the West Indies ortthe west coast of
Africa, and those which could no. be
traced were undoubtedly introduced.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

Mr.. Spurgeon has written to the Ca
madam churches which have invited
him 20 visit them, saying that his
work At home will not permit Of his
leaving. When he does leave the post
of actual service he says he must seek
absolute repose, but be 'scou.d not get
that in Canada, for when be sees the
ssgerness Of the people 20 hear be must
preach, and 10 refrAin from 80 doing
u \ greater strain than to deliver his
&l. Hence be could only 90 TO Can
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

"NAr o. deemed himself, such is
his bodily vigor aud such are his ruddy
cheeks, immortal tII he heard the Aw-
ful story about An.nias and ssphira.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

The cooperative associations Of Gsf
many have made steady progress dur
Ing the past year, Notwithstanding ii,e
general siagnation IN bnsiness. Ibeif
number has reached $500, With mors
than q million members, nDd tbe bG Il
Eess transacted excee1s $500 coo 015
Their capital in stock. buiiei1gs rsl
other property and ~ cash resoufcez Z
estimated - be "a the neigbbcrhopd a
GO, 900, 0O0. -
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

THREE hundred and fifty y-3even ne
tional banks OF the 2400 failed to de-
clare dividends for the six moaths
precedIng september I.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05
IHE IRsE IS KK0Wi BY ITs FRulI."

Ink ihtE Is knQHh Bf us FRUlI.
a. TUFTS Pills are worth their weight in gold"
HEV. l. r. SIMPSON, LoUisvilis, Ky.
g TUFTS Pills are 4 special blessing OF the
nineteenth century,"
REV. r. n. osGoo0, Now York.
"I have used Tutls Pills for torpor OF the
liver. They are superior TO any medicine fof
hillary disorders ever made"
l. p. CARR, Attorney at Law, Augusta, Ga.
81 have used Tutt's Pills fvc years ia nv fam
ily. They are unequalrd for costiveness and bill.
Ioasness-'-F. R.WllSON, Georgetown, Texas.
II have used 1TJtIs Medicine with great
benefit. ''-W. W. MANN, Editor Mobile REGISTER,
1--WE sell fifty boxes TUFTS Pills 10 five OF
all Others. ."-6AYRE & CO., cariorssiils, Ca.
"1utt's Pills have only to be tired 10 es-
tahlish their merits. They work like magic"
w. Il. BARRON, sc Summer ST., Boston.
"There is no medicine so we'll adapted 10 the
cure vi bilious disordcrs as TUFTS Pills"
JOS. 6RuMmEL, Richmond, Virginia.
AND a ThOUS AND MORE.
Sold by druggists. 25 cents a bOr. Office
30 Murray Street, Netr York.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05

a Southern ontrage---Fhe Unhap-
pT Fate OF North Carolina cot-
Ored democrat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17
Harper's Ferry Happenings.


"The Mansion on Maryland Heights, bo-
longing to Kellum's heirs, was burned on Man-
day night, the 9th instant, about II O'Clock.
II has for some time been occppied by JsDp
Waters, fnipillIarly known as tho ".speckloi
hen" The fire originated in the library. Tho
French 1iano was n total less, In putting it
cut from the 2nd story window the rope broke
and ii fell to the ground. This instrument.
inad with pearls, is reported 10 havo cost
g. 900. Tho furniture. building, &c. total
supposed to be sO,OOO-no insurance,
Mr.. J. B. Wenizell, tho afiablc clerk OF Mr..
Rudolph Rnu merchant in Bolivar. dreaming
that burglars had entered the store, and his
apprehensions. upon awaking, quickcncd BY
the sudden outgoing Of tho lights which were
left burning. called for assistance. and . re-
sponso from numerous friends, with weapons.
cnno quickly. Viewing the darkencd store
room. and spprchcnsive that somebody might
DO hurt, the crowd determined 10 surround ihe
building. and be vgilant until tho mornings
light. During tho long night they were faith
ful scntinels. and upon close examination by
the light Of dny discovered - that no daring
burglar bad catered the premises. They had.
however, the consciousness Of having msdo
night OF enjoying themselves rchosss'oa ,hs
stories Of liobin Hood. 'kh Carson. cod Mrs.
jerks
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17

The Indians hsven't much regard fOs bsn-
headed men-,heif scslps sfs good fos hIs.-
Spotted Toll says they ell lie 70 him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17

to the people; but now have not time; be-
sides, have already written out moro .matier
than you may care to print or your readers
to peruse But will say this. that the people
need to be represented by more men Ind fewer
pettifogging pre,enders. Among Tho snTt
discouraging and disgusting things / hagp
S.ituesSed during the three months have been
here was tosee lawyer anti-rcsumption friends
weaken and run after they had been manipu-
lat. d by some Of the Wall street committccs.
and leave the peoples great leader, Gen.
living, and his 'hfty or sixty followers in
minority. R~n.. o.,
Pardon crujitics, Lr write ia great haste.
Wishing you God-specd iu your enterprise,
believe me, truly yours,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-08-17

JrcurSG PILxs lis one of the most annoying
disoises in the world. and all can iod prompt
and certain relief by the use ~ "Swayne's Oint-
mcnt" The symptoms are moisture. like pcrspi-
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Wm. i. Grove, u. :. Marshalls office, Harrison
burg, Va, writes: suffered twenty years from
this terrible disease, consulted many physicians
but found no permanent relief until used
Swaynes Ointment. IL also cure. letter, pin
ples all crusty, scay, itchy skin diseases. lcav-
ing lie skin clear aud smooth without a blemish,
Sent by mail To- any address on recoipt of price.
30 cents a box, bOxesSl.25. Aidnss lcitars 90
Dr. Swayne h SEQ. $50 North Sixth So, Phila-
dcphia. Sold by Butler h Aisiuith. .CharlestoSp.