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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21

The Virginia (NevAi-l Caroaiole
says: There are woudsr.al thiugs u
be studied III the vast laboratory where
Nature has stored her treasures. The
men who toll IN the caverns of the
ground and treat the endless winnings
of the drifts have their p;escnliments
Of coming calamity, and It times feel
the touch of death IN the very air. \
Chronicle reporter was talking with an
old miner 3 few days ago who impiiC-
lilly believed that no death ever took
place in the mines without warning
o some kind. You scc,' he said,
death never comes Of : sudden upon
the men in the miaes. You reporters
write up accidents and tell how some
thing gave way OF fell quick and killed
somebody. Now tbs ain's so.
There's always some warning. When
| see my lantern begiu to bcrn low
down and blne, | know that there is
danger ahead. II it keeps on for few
days and then begins TO WAIVER and
fl cker, I'll watch 1t close to see where
it points. Now, Won may set me up
for fool, but what I'm telln' is the
IL
over as If il was being worked hy a
mani, death has marked him. Some
years ago when Ball Hendricks was
killed IN The Savage, the Il me of my
lantern pointed right to him for over
an hour, and when he moved the flIme
would turn, just SIS if Bill was a load
stone and the flame was 4 mariners
needle. l knew he was gene,
and told him to he careful about
the blast. Well, he got through
that all right. and got on the cage.
As we went up the candle kept acting
strangely, and at times the flame
would stretch cut long and thin to-
wards Bill. At length it gave sud-
den flicker, and Bill reeled to one side
and was caught in the timbcrs. l
heard his dreadful CRY as he disar-
peared down the shaft, and while he
was bounding from side to side, dash
ing out his brains and scattering his
flesh down 10 the bottom, my light
went ont. l never lit that lantern
again. 1t hangs up in my cabin now,
and it always will. There is more In
a candlo-h me than people think. I'd
IdiicT sec COCNSu revolver pointed
at me than candle flame; u revo!-
yer sometimes misses, but can
die flame is sure to kill when it
starts towards man. must
start for my shift now. Don't give my
name to anybody. There are some who
would laugh at me- The man then
picked up his bucket and walked away.
There are plenty of miners on the Com
stock who have just such superstitioDs.
Some believe that bad and good luck
come in streaks, jus. as quartz and
porphyry. For three years past there
had been no 'ccident in the North
Consolidated Virginia, until few days
ago, when Champion had his thigh
crushed. The miners said at once that
bad streak had been struck, and
more accidents might be expected.
Yesterday two more men were injured
by falling thirty feet into the sump.
This was caused by the breaking of a
two-inch plank that seemed able to
bear a doZen men,"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21

The announcement Of one OF the
smaller thcaiers IN London, that the
Ammergau passion play would be re-
produced on It's stage by the band of
religious men who have given the play
It's fame in the highlands Of BavArip,
has caasei lively sensation smong
English Catholics and Psotesta1ts.
The manager i,ai hen imposed upon
by band OF stsolIihg players who had
arranged some tifeciffe tAbleaux OF
New Testament history; but, before it
became certainly known thar the pro-
posed display was kn imposiii N, the
protest Was so general against any at
tempt 10 transplant this unique fesh-
val from the scenes aud associations
among which it was born, that the AM
bilious manager made haste TO an
nounce that it should go no further.
Cardinal Manning WAS especially aro1s-
ed. and added bis powerful voice to
that Of the press generally against the
proposed exhibition.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21

The STATESMAN never once adverted
to differences between the original Sc
cessionists and John Hancock, till the
Flournoy party at Galveston issued
their pleasing circular, in which 1t was
said that no true Southerner could vote
for Hancock, straight Unionist. In
the presence Of these facts, the Groes-
beck Nee Era says:
Not content to discuss present aud
living issues, the STATESMAN was con-
stantly stirring up the dead ashes OF
the past, and parading Hapcoek's past
record before the public and urging as
q reason why he should be elected, that
he was Union man and commanded
greater degree of respect in the
North than any other Southern con-
gresham. In the mind Of the average
Southern voter ills about time South
ern people should be heard aud South
ern interests represented in the halls
Of Congress, and there is no one So ca
pable of doing that as genuine
Southerner.
We have had enough to do with
these extreme fiery, Eighty, absurd,
nonsensicAl people. Our leaders should
be of a different class snd sane, dis
Greet statesmen should be substituted
for those who appeal simply to the
self-love and local pnde OF the South
and the resulting antagonism of the
omnipotent North.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21

THAT CHASTITY good paper the Groes-
beck Ne0 Era says: John Hancock
is defeated in the fifth district by
Wash Jones, and no true Democrat
will indulge in any great amount of
sorrow in his behalf. For the Demo-
cratic party Of the fifth district, the
members of which were driven into
the nomin alton of Hancock over Seth
Shepard, we have no sympathy.
Seth Shepard could have beaten
Wash Jones and spared the Democrat
ic party the disgrace and defeat it has
suffered: and it would have been done
but for the presence in the Brennan
convention of few men calling them
selves Democrats, who thought Han
cock and the Independent vote neces-
sary to Democratic victory.
We print this nice excerpt from a
sore-head ultra Democratic organ to
teach the new people of Texas and
the old what spirit animated the oppc-
nents of Hancock who pretended to
be Democrats. 1t is time that ques-
tions and prejudices and facts affect
ing these classes of political thinkers
was thoroughly understood.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21
Mourning a Brave Omcer,s Death.

TYLER, Nov. ITO the United States
MarShals in and for the Western District
of Texas: 1T is with pam I announce
~ you that our brother officer, William
Il. Anderson, while attempting the AZ
rest OF William o. Collins, at Pembina,
Dakota Territory, was shot snd killed
by William o. Collins. This sad and
unexpected intelligence of the death of
n faithful officer, good man, and q
kind husband aud friend, distresses US
beyond measure. He died at his post,
contending for the supremacy of the
law, and il the grief caused by his
death can be at all sssuaged, it will be
IN the reflection that he uDflinchIngly
did his duty; and nerved by the co.,
sciousness of night killed his murderer.
la token OF the high esteem in which
he Was held by his associates, allow me
TO recommend that each of US wear for
the period of thirty days Grape, as an
indication of soSrow.
.'STILLwELL ii. RUSSELL,
United States Marshal"
ENChauCPS DieaSp Cony
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21
Causes Decided I'm the Court of APP
peals November Is, ISIS.

Frank Kirble Y. The State; from
Parker. Affirmed. Opinion by Wink.
Ter, J.
j. G. i. Davis Ell ais. v. The State
from Delta; Reversed and Iemanded.
Opinion by White, J.
Moses Profit v. The State; from
Harris. Affirmed. Opinion by White, ].
Mack johnson v. The State; from
Tarrant. Reversed and remanded.
Opinion by Ector, p. j.
f. r. Davis v. w. II. Ayers; from
Gregg. Affirmed.
jim Massie V. The State; from Har-
son. Affirmed. Opinion by Ector,
p. ].
Frank Stephenson v. The State; from
Hays. Reversed and remanded. Opln-
ION by Ector, + j.
Sam Jones v. The State; from Har-
rison. Affirmed. Opinion by Wink
Ter, ].
Frank Webb v. The State; from G al
weston. Affirmed. Opinion by White,
J. d. links v. The State; from
Hunt. Affirmed. Opinion by Wink
Ter, J.
Walker Bush v. The State; from
Hamilton. Reversed and remanded.
Opinion by White, J.
Ross Bunk v. The State; from Nc
Lehman. Affirmed. Opinion by White,
j.
THOMAS SMITH, Clerk.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21
IT is stated in a dispatch from Mem.

IT is stated in a dispatch from Mem
phis that the yellow fever commission
ers in their forthcoming report will
advocate system OF national q1araI-
tine under direction OF the United
States government. The commission
era are convinced from their investiga-
tons that yellow fever is not indigo
nous in the atmosphere in any part CT
the United States, and that in New
Orleans it was caused by importation.
Whatever doubt there msy be in the
case of New Orleans, there IS no doubt
but that it was carried from New o.
leans to every other point. The dis
ease does not seem to be prevented
from prevailing epidemically. either
By distance from the sea level, as uz-
| der favorable circumstances for its dis
seminstion, it might prevail in any
part Of the United States. Heretofore
seabosri guarantees, as far as the
| ing exceptions this year in the case OF
Texas, have been inadequate TO pre-
vent the introduction of the disease.
The difficulties of inland quarantine
are so many and so great in cases Of
towns on the Mississippi river or in
cases of towns having extensive rail-
road connections, as to he almost prao-
tically impossible. With this view OF
facts the commissioners are of the
opinion that the only reasonable pro-
faction to keep yellow fever from this
country is system of strict national
sea-shoIe quarantine.
1t will be observed by the readers OF
this paper that these learned gentle
men accept the theories of the STATES
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21

IT seems that one hundred and for
ty-eieht Democrats, one hundred and
thirty-three Republicans and eight
straight Greenbackers have been cleo
more TO be elected next he set aHs es2n II
California. These four are to be
bought by Chandler and Butler at any
price. Then, if they succeed, the fig
ures will be one hundred and forty
eight Democrats, one hundred and
thirty seven Republicans and eight
Greenbackers. Then the Democrats
will still have majority of three.
Chandler tries to count them out by
assupinaGt twelve or fifteen dis
trics~ IlISt South were carried by the
Democrats by intimidation" and
violence" Wholesale prosecution
against Democrats In these districts
are to be instituted in the Federal
courts under the operation of the bay
onet act, technically termed the Fed
cral election law; avalanches of negro
affidavits are to be gathered and
poured over the North through the
columns of the Radical press to fire the
heart and produce popular feeling in
that section sufficiently bitter to toler-
ate and sustain the revolutionary
measure contemplated. Then, the
frst Monday in December, 1879, the
Republican members elect, supported,
II necessary, by the military forces of
the general government, are to take
possession of the Hall of Representa-
tives, scat enough defeated South
ern Republicans to make up the legal
quorum, and proceed to organize
the House.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21

The New York detectives have so
far failed to discover the robbers of
the grave of the late A. T. Stewart,
and the excitement over the outrage
continues. On Saturday Police Cap
tain McCullagh, accompanied by
several police officials, discovered
several blotches or stains on the flag
ging in the churcbyard. The officials
sill bent down and smelled of these
spots. The odor was horrible, and
satisfied them that the stains had been
caused by oczn g from the body
through some kind of cloth. On
a panelled wooden screen of
the church portico above were
two blotches and many clayey
marks, as though some one had wiped
his soiled fingers on it in a downward
direction. The marks of fingers and
of a human hand below them were
very distinct. Joining the blotches, and
leading through both inner gates, were
a number of small spo of q similar
nature. They were evidently drnppngs
from the body. The chain of small spots
led through the eastern partico gate
and turned around the corner of the
church building in a noItherly diTec-
ton, down a narrow tagged path that
runs along the entire side OF the church
for distance of twenty-five or thirty
feet. Further investigation convinced
the authorities that the robbers made
their exit from the chuTchyard by seal
ing the cemetery fence at point ad-
joining No. 1919 East Tenth street.
They reached the balcony Of the house,
which is on level with the fence.
thence into small courtyard, through
which they had access TO the sidewalk
through a gate which generally stands
open. Sexton HImih Is jubilant over
Capt. McCullsgh's discovery. IL clears
him of suspected completely with the
robbers so far as furnishing them with
keys of the gales Is concerned II was
also discovered thas the robbers effect
ed an entrance to the cemetery 10y fore
ing the lock off the western gate,
through which they evidently lid 10,
think Il prudent 10 return. Some Of
the New York papers state that the |
police officials turned a bloodhound |
loose IN the graveyard, aud that It
quickly struck the trail OF the robbers |
as indicated by the blotches above re-
ferred to.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21
THOMAS SMITH, Clerk.

With regard to reports of the seri-
Gus illness of President Thomas A,
Scott, of the Pennsylvania Railroad,
who sailed for New York on the Switz.
erland, on the fourth instant, it is
stated upon the highest authority
that while Mr.. Scott was really suffer-
ing from an attack of paralysis his
mind was unimpaired, and his physi-
clans are sanguine OF his speedy re-
covery, providing he remains abroad
or abstains from his laoorious duties
during six months, as they have adj
viscd.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21

The steamship Great Eastern has
been purchased by company who ir :
tend to use her as a cattle boat be-
tween Texas and London. She is now
being fitted out at Milford Haven, and
is to have new engines and boilers,
manufactured by the Clyde Iron
Works, at cost of $50, 900. Refrig-
orators will be built in her for the pur.
pose OF carrying fresh beef. It Is esti-
mated that she will carry 1900 head OF
cattle and 5000 head Of sheep.
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too expensive, subscribers to the
6TATEsMAG will be rendered accounts,
showing amounts due, or soon to be-
come due, on subscription. 1t is a
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ct once. By the first of January it is
proposed to have all outstanding mat
tsrs closed, and prompt reply will
save further trouble in collecting bills.
Oar friends, regarding this as bust
ness, will not fail to respond.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21

Crooks. the msn Of wonderful feet.
is color blind. He lost white hog,
and identified black one rs the stray
beast; but the Register says he had
eaten up the white porker. aud all
Sherman is IN great ''stexn about
it. The moral crookedness OF Crooks
is only comparable to the longitudinal
piely Of Martin. Crooks Is .'pig-
headed'' and Martin drOmedary, snd
when they waltz zlong the sidewalks
in sherman the whole town turns out
TO admire the pretty editorial menAg-
erie.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21

We have no statistics affecting the
peanut crop of Texas. In fact, we are
not sure that our Italian friends, who
vend them about the streets, do not
import the nuts from Georgia. 1t Is q
most profitable product of the sell and
costs almost nothing. While other
States produce less Texas should sup
ply the worlds markets with pecans,
walnuts and "goobers." The Boston
Herald says that in 1877 the peanut
crop of the three States, Virginia, Ten
nessee and North Carolina, amounted
to 1,405, 900 bushels, while for the
year ending September %, 1873, it
was only 795, 900 bushels. 1t makes
no great difference, after all, what
means the South adopts to square &C
counts politically with the North
the latter section can atand it and bide
its time. But If they're going back
on our peanuts in that way, New Eng
land at least, will have 10 give in.
In his excellency's last proclama-
ton occurs the following queer para
graph:
From every village, city and State of
the North, South, East and West have
poured contributions of subsistence
and money, and in many instances have
also gone noble, self-sacrifcing men
and women, who have died by the
couch of the sufferers and at the post
of duty. For al these blessings the
people should return thanks to the
eyer living God.
"For all the blessings" including of
course the death of those noble men
and women, "the people should return
thanks" the Governor says, ''to the
ever hYino God"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21

THE gallant Gen. Chalmers, of Mis-
sissippi, is still confined to his room at
st. Joseph's 1nfirmary, at Louisville,
Kentucky, but we are glad to report
him convalescent. The Generals re-
election to the next Congress without
a personal canyass, and by an increased
majority, is one of the notable signs of
the times. The colored people are In
the majority in his district, which ex-
tends almost from Memphis to New
Orleans along the Mississippi river.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21


HALLS VEGETABLE sIcILIAs HAIR RExEwEH
lie scientific combination OF some OF the most
powerful restorative agents in the vegetable
kingdom. II restores gray hair to its original
color. 1t makes the scalp white and clean. II
cures dandruH and humors. and falling out OF
hair. II furnishes the nnfritiyc principle by
which the hair is nourirhcd and supported It
makes the hair moist, soft and glossy. and IL
unsurpassed as hair-dressing. It IL the most
economical preparation ever offered 10 the pub
lie, As It's effects remain 4 long time, making
only an occasional application necessary Il -
recommended and used by eminent medical men,
and officially endorsed by the State Assaycr Of
Massachusetts. The popularity Of Halls Hair
Remover has increased with the test Of macy
years. both in this couotry and In foreign lands.
and it is now known and Hsed in all the civilized
countries OF the world.
For SALE By ALL DEAIKRs
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21

A druuksrd in Sacramento, warned
by touch of delirum tremens that be
had carried his drinking altogether too
far, resolved to reform or die. He de-
elsred his purpose to several friends,
locked himself in his room. seated him
self in an easy char and put loaded
pistol on a table within reach. The
craving for alcohol grew stronger and
stronger, and at Lass, unable 70 resist
his thirst, he shot himself through the
heart.
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In view OF the hard times and the
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approaching State canvass, the price of
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Now Is the time to subscribe.
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Now THAT DR.. Rutherford has lifted
the quarantine at Houston we think
Galveston might afford to trust to
Providencs and set commerce free.
Pity New Orleans and the poor of the
plague-aceu cursed city and don't seek to
sleal il all.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21

The ST. Louis breach OF promise case
Of Foestlin v. Barnes presents the pecu-
liaritY Of plaintiff who cannot IN
derstAnd zogiish and defendant who
cannot speak snything but English.
The former Is a German girl, and she
declares that the man made her under
stand by gestures that he wanted TO
marry her He replies that be was
only trying to tell her = story in pan
tOmime.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21

WHEN Sam Randall was on both
sides of Tom Scott's scheme two wears
ago, and then, as now, candidate for
the speakership, be drew the wool
over the eyes of the Galveston Neaos,
and the innocent boys about Washing
ton called it ''straddling blind"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21

According to the Jcscisl Tiu.es. Mr.
Edwin Einstein, congressman elect
from the seventh distric. OF New York,
isone only o. three Jews who have been
elected to Congress from that city.
Msjar Noah and dr. Emanuel B Hart
were the other two. Philadelphia has
had one Jewish congressman 10 the
person Of Ar. Henry n. Phillips Bos-
ton has bad one, ard Louisiana Twice
elected judah p. Benjamin 20 the
United States Senate.
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Exchanges please copy.

The convics Rajsh Of Poorce was
landed At Port blair few weeks ago.
Pending further orders, he is kept in
solitary confinement. apart from the
other prisoners. During the voyage
he was heavily ironed and feigned i'd
ocy, but he wept piteously enough
when he was made over to the prison
authorities at Port Blair.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21

HAsnAss majority in Robertson
<51nty i between six and nine hun
6sed. Robertson county, be il known,
b famous for white whisky and black
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE, /,
AusrIs, TExas- !

EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
AusrIs, TEx.s.
To Jss psoEle Of Tsxas:
The President has recommended that Tkurs.
day, tbs tSeBty eighth day % November. be oh
served as a day OF NAtf0aai Thanksgiving aud
Prayer 20 Almighty God.
As the Governor Of Texas I h artily loin In
the recommendation.
Oor whole country has been blessed with peace
At home and abroad. and especially has 1exas
gfe.t cause 10 rejoice that the lab = al the bas-
bADdmaE have been res AFde1 afth boaEt fIl
hArVeHis. oar people happy N the anticipation
81 ret1rning prosperity, aid shove al. that Ne
have been thus far delivered from she great pes
ulence which has cut down 20 fnsIy thousands
% our kindred and coHntfymen ia Fl-ter States.
While invoking The mfrc1es Of God upon The Or
phan and the Widog. the poor and The cesolste
% fhose stricken STATE We should. A. people
render thanks 70 Almighty God for the renewed
evidence uhif b these ezlA1llties have given that
3he AmeFicsu people silli on Ieofs In 81 the
elements Of Christian charity brotherhood aud
union
Prom every Village, city aaa state Of the
NoFfh. South East and West hsve poured con
tribufiOns % snbsisfeDce and money. and Ia
many Instances have also gooe EcDle. feif-e1cri-
fcsnR men and women. Who have died By the
coach o. the Euferers and 81 the post of dnfy-
For AL these BLESSINGS the people ebouid Fefnrn
thanks 10 the esrr living God
IN teSilmo1y whereof hereto skn ny
Il ) nnne and cause The sal o. sfnis 70 be
anKed e the city q Aasiin, ft4s lEeifth
day q November. A D.. 1sss
(slznedI r B. hrEBsdD. GoserDoE-
slElsd, G. sEARcY, SKY q STATE.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21

An old Ring suit in New York for
printing, amounting to e 900, 900. was
compromised on Saturday for $50, 900,
or one-fortieth Of the claim.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21

Sweet cider, even If just from the
press. Is condemned By the MAssachu-
sets Total Abstinence Society.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-21

GEs. JoE JOHNSTON says be prays
that the solid South and the solid
North may b. forgotten before 1850.