The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-09-19
The spsaking at the Barbecue

The speaking At the Barbecue.
Early Saturday: morning Col. Lau-
TaiDe was on hand at the barbecue
grounds, north of the CITY, preparing
for the assembling of the Democratic
clans. For Democrats to meet on such
az occasion without generously prepar-
ing for the inner man would not be
orthodox. Everything was cooked
most admirably, a. attested by thou
sand or more persons who ate at the
tables.
The grove in winch the meeting was
held 10 one of the most beautiful spots
Of 50 many beautiful ones around Aus
Tin. It has already been the scene of
many such occasions, so many, in fact,
that IL IS known as the barbecue
grounds" The shade trees are grand,
and the atmosphere being delightful,
nature, IL may be said, did her part as
well as Col. Zimpelman, Major Stewart
and Others, who directed the affair.
The speeches were OF such a nature
and so lengthy that it becomes impos-
sible now to give more than passing
notice OF them. Governor Hubbard
spoke for nearly an hour. making one
Of his characteristic patriotic efforts.
he urged voters to rally to the Demo-
cratic cause; said the party had hon.
cred itself in its State nominations,
and that the State would be honored
IN electing its chief standard bearer,
Judge Roberts, whom he eulogised as
pure man, 3 profound jurist and 9
statesman.
He was followed by U. s. Senator
DIsxey, who made two hours speech
npor the political issues of the DAY.
he devoted himself mainly to finances,
giving clear insight into all legIsla-
lion upon the financial measures of tt q
government. He showed from the re-
cord that the Democratic party had
been all the time uphslding relief meas
ures, and that the Democrats in Con.
gress had faithfully adhered to the
people in all legislation upon financial
affairs. His speech should be wholly
printed and scattered broadcast over
the State Dy the State Democratic Elk
ecutive committee.
JUDGE HANCOCK
opened by saying that he was poiiti-
cal candidate and deemed it his duty
70 furrher the wishes of the people
whom he wonld represent. He gave
the history OF financial troubles; de.
clared that the Democratic party was
opposed to the national bank system,
and favored the substitution of green
backs for bank notes; that political
parties antagonistic to the Democratic
~ !. II fNe ka n
olies; that Democratic Investigations
In the departments had resulted in 6
decrease Of expenditures of $780,.
600, 600; that practically resumption
had been reached since the Secretary
OF tie Treasury was sending coin tc
the principal cities to be exchanged fol
currency. The Democratic party pro.
posed TO pay such Of the public debt al
could be paid under the original con.
tract in currency. There had been nc
contraction; the fractional currency
had been redeemed with silver; the
hard times was greatly due to speculs
ton; 30 soon as currency became pal
bank speculation diminished. He said
the present money circulation was
$22.22 per capita, and that there if
. sufficiency of money which can be
procured on good security at lower
rates than ever known. He endorsed,
without any reservation, the Austin
platform and the nominee.
JUDGE TERRELL AT THE CAPITOL LAST
NIGHT.
Judge Terrelps eloquent and logical
and convincing speech last night in
the hall OF the House of Representa-.
fiVes was too long TO ind space in ouI
crowded paper this morning. He re.
ferred to his career in the last Legis'
lRture, explained his position on the
s'smeke house tax" upon which his
enemies have made so much false rep
fesentations; referred to the Jury law,
OF which he is the author, aud said he
Was proud OF it. He was heartily en-
dersed by his hea-ors. He compared
the Democratic and Greenback plat
forms, showing that in some respects
1hey aEyeed. but chat the issuance pt
absolute, fat money was dangerous
experiment; that il their theory on
this question was correct, governments
aimee their existence had been unjust
In taxing people when they had it in
their power to turn crank and issue
enough absolute money to supply all
demands. In referring to the "bloated
bondholder,n he presented statistics,
showing that the average amount held
by these bondh0lders was about $500
many of these bonds were held by
widows and orphans, whose husbands
or fathers, on their death beds, in
vested their gains in what they consid-
cred the paper Of this government;
that much of the school fund of the
different counties in this State was in
vested In bonds, and that this cry of
Reputation should not be encouraged.
He was IN favor Of paying them off &C
eording to the original contract and as
rapidly as consistent with the preser-
walton Of proper circulating medium.
The present hard times were attribu.
fable-not alone to monetary legisla-
ton - but to extravaganza, the tariff
machinery, and the legislation of q
corrupt Republican government in the
interest Of capital and against the till
1ers Of the soil. The average tariff on
all imported goods was forty-fve cents,
and the manufacturers in this country
HAtCN tuAt huouut lC tueiI pEoutS.
The manufactures OF the North, for q
time, employed hands at wages which
induced people to leave the farm and
seek employment 10 the manufactures.
The policy OF the government had been
20 protsct these Industries, they had
multiplied and the country was flooded
with their goods, the supply was so
much. greater than the demand that
factogies were compelled to discharge
unFkmen, the result was the army of
sirsmps starting at the North, and the
present agitation upon relief. He was
happy 10 say that the South was free
from this wild agitation, and he be-
iieved with wise protection 1t would
remain 50. But this imperfect sketch
u grossly unjust TO the genius and
simple. earnest eloquence Of Judge
Terrell. Hear him and you will hear
the great issues pending before the
country discussed by master of the
art Of dlssecting arguments and OF de
yeloping simple truth.