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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-02-06
Mr.. BRUEeeERHoYF and others, in

Mr.. BRUEGGERHoFF and others, in
terested in the proposed narrow gauge
railroad towards Lsmpasas, should
know that the Western Texas (Hous-
ton, Lockhsrt and New B-aunfels)
Company have succeeded in efIecting
a loan of $1,000 or each of the first 100
miles and $1,000 on the next 100 miles
Ito New Braunfels) and $40, 600 for the
rest of the distance to the point of in
tersection with the narrow gauge sys-
TEN of Colorado. II she business men
and property-owners of Austin would
cooperate they could readily accom-
plish the ends aimed at by Houston
and this Houston road, if we started
one like it northwardly from the capi-
tai, would terminate here aud these
contractors who buii4 for Houston
would satisfy Houston in building for
US. A charter should be taken out at
once for the road in order that the
benefit of existing land laws, proposed
to be repealed, might be secured. 1t
Is all nonsense for men TO say that
times are too hard to build little mar
row gauge road when Houston accom-
plishes a task which would be infinite
ly easier for Austin. We need only
begin the road and L 7sill be built till
it reaches the Colorado system OF hi yh-
ways. These would send to Austin
greater riches than are borne by all ex-
lsting roads in Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-02-06
The State University.
Editors Democratic Statesman:


Your correspondents, "Olim" and
''Prius," have spent their strength in
sharpshooting and shelling the words
and we think have discovered the ''po-
sition" of Messrs. Burleson aud Crane
on the school question. We desire
now to "open" on that position.
The New York system involves a
board of regen5s. The regents are to
be the managers of the whole thing /;
few men, made ''big men" by being
ont he board peripatetic masters reach
ing the students medIately through
the presidents and faculty of the
several colleges. Is it now any ques-
ton whom these reconciled belliger-
ents think these regents would be?
We trow not. Then the axe appears,
not ''to be ground" but ''lald at
the root of the tree" to shy IT.
Passing to the main question of public
schools, we ask: Do public schools
disseminate knowledge among the
massesl Do they,to the extent claimed
bS their advocates, or to the extent de-
siredl We unhesitatingly say no.
That they do not can be shown from
statistics, and we are not afraid of sn
appeal to the most favored States in
the Union. That these schools are
made valuable or successful in large
cities will be cenceded-but that does
not reach the masses. Draw the pic
ture of the country schools ini Massa-
chusetts, Indiana or Ohio. Tne teacher
is, nine times in ten, a man Swhe5 is
making teaching A stepping Stone to
something else; studying, 0 prepa-
ration for some station, while teaching
school. He cares little flor the school
all he wants is the pay: ne gets it
by carefully having the rolls prepared,
even though pupils may attend but one
day. That teacher gets his pay and is
gone. This is the style for three OF four
months in the year, yet this is the
grand aud glo ions public free school
system. This Is the best picture that can
be drawn ofcouDtrysch0Ols. When the |
question OF qualification of teachers is |
sprung the whole system becomes
and every one who has seen
the working of the system knows this.
What, then, does Texas want2 She |
needs, she demands, that the idea of a |
permanent university, yet only partial |
y deYeloped, shall be carried out to |
full success. We have the basis to |
shus be built upon until the structure |
Is completed. The result Will be
good school in every county,
and the energies Of the people aroused |
70 put ali good schools and colleges
Upon 3 permanent foundation Whst-
yer else the Legislature msy do on the /
Ighoel question, DO not encourage it to
lold oat false hopes to the people and |
hereby cl5pple every effort made to /
lave eoIicgSs IN the State with q re-
pectable Curriculum DELzA.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-02-06
THE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
AND STATE UNIvERSI

The newspapers Of California and
members of the Legislature of thai
State are conducting the same discus
sions with reference to their Ag
ricultural aud Mechanical Col
lege as those that pervade the
capital and press of Texas af-
fecting the same subject. The CAL
itornia institution, under the very act
of Congress that created ours, has
been managed very nearly in the same
manner as ours at Bryan. Agricultural
chemistry IN all is branches aud in
cidents is taught, but practical ag-
riculture is not. Nothing would SOON
er dissolve q school. Farmers
say they can instruct their children
in blowing and digging and rAil-split-
ting, and that they expect the learned
gentlemen at Bryan to teach the
youths how to utilize soils and the
chemical value Of the contents Of the
bat cave on Capitol hill.
The San Francisco BaE<tia de-
elares that q true interpreta-
ton Of the scheme on which
the Agricultural and Mechani-
cal College vas founded. net only
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-02-06
The ootten oron.

The report from the Agricultural De-
partment jHst issued, ansng sthes -itoas
gives the prices Of the cotton crop. Concern
ing which is said: s'We are guided by
prices received by the planter, which has
ruled excessively low this winter, the aver
age for the whole country being about 81
cents per pound. The great value OF this
crop is founded on the demand for exroft
Prior 70 the war In 1863 and 1860 ffv6
amount imported into Great. Britain from
the United States was four-iIffhs or their
whole importation. During the war Il feH
OF 70 less than per cent Starting n 1866
81 81 per cent. we End that IN 1878 we hsd
re2ained lhe position we held prior 10 1861 /,
and that fory ld1hs Of the cotton Used au6
susTlfactnrsd tu Greet Britain came from
.he Dlaas4 Se;stes.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-02-06

The proposition pending in the
Legislature to cut off large portion of
the city of Austin, putting it beyond
the corporate limits and hence beyond
the payment of taxes, is very good
thing for about one thousand and five
hundred of its population, but unjust
upon the balance. If one part of our
people can thus legislate in behalf of
their pockets let US all go and do like
wise, abolish the city charter and pay
nothing forever more.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-02-06

If we had a nice little cast iron
whipping post around the corner be-
hind the Jail, and petty thieves and
fellows who tote weapons of death in
the Texas arsenal on the hip were con-
signed to its tender mercles each morn
ing when the mayors court adjourns,
the breed of knaves and bloody hand
ed devils in Texas would depart to
healthier lands and then we could re-
peal the law. The penitentiary has
no terrors for half the negroes and
rascals and tramps that desolate Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-02-06
ABOUT STATE WARRANTS.

State Treasurer books announce
ment that he will ns continue to pay
to deposltors twenty five per cent.
upon warrants will create little flut-
ter smong those who handle State
paper for speculative purposes. The
practice which the Treasurer would do
away with is one that has borne heavI-
ly upon the original holder of State
warrants. The presen, depletion of
the treasury is ascribed to this prac-
tice, and it has led to the fact that no
man can obtain qHsney upon
warrant until it .es Is the hand
of the original owes and passes
to the agent or sptcn! Tor, who re-
alizes a ready profit 1t. Let us
no longer have thi,n cumlocution.
The truth is, the staocf uld settle its
obligations as do busiuess men. When
a warrant is presented at the counte-
of the treasury 1t should be paid at
once or law should requirrits registra-
tration with a guarantee oi six. seven
or eight per cent. to the holder. De-
ferred payment makes the holder an
involuntary lender to the Site, which
has no right to exercise thli arbitrary
practice upon the creditor without
Just compensation in RETURN
Registered warrants, by enumbt-s.
could be made to cease drawing inter-
est on a given day by publication, and
thus injustice and the evil pn.tices SO
long complained of, and charges
against the treasury of entertaining
privileged back door visitors would
be at an end. The Legislature should
at once institute this reform, and as.
sist Treasurer Lubbock in his gisposi-
ton to treat original holders war
rants with proper consideration and
Justice.
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AGRICULTURAL AID MECHANICAL c,LLEGz ron
rnL-.--En NnI-1II. IL.

AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL CrLLEGZ Fol
oOLyKED TOUTHs AT ALFA VISTA
In pursuance OF secLion IL. article Z OF ouF
present Consultation, the Fifteenth Legislaturs
oy an act approved August ~, is56 aatbna ized
IN Embellishments Of an agricultural and me-
ehanic4i college for TIE beueIt Of colored youths
and 70 accomplish this object appropriated The
sum OF S10.0-O. The commissioners appointed
uader said act, consisting OF the Honorable
Asheei smith, now member Of the House IL
the sixteenth Legislature, J. ID. Giddlngs and
Jas- H. Raymond. selected tract OF land sltuA-
ted sixteen miles from Hampstead IN Waller
county and known as Alta Vista upon wtich
were valuable buildings suitable for colieadafe
use. and improvements fitted for agricu sfnral
purposes. The commissioners "a their written
report state that "a their opinion The selection
Of the Location 4 an eminently eligible one for
heaithfulness and couyeniency of location and
superior euitahlencss for fsrning and general
sgrcaltrral p1rposes- Affer completing their
i4Dors by p1sting the b1llding IN Suitable Ke-
pair, the commissioners. ao01r the tueufy-Grst
DAY Of Januzry, ISIS, formally tuned over the
property 70 thfs Board, 10 whom lie Supervision
and eonfroi uas eon1dcd by aid 40 of August
n. 1s7E-
ne Enornt expended By the conminsIoners
In the pnfc14se q The l1ndE and buildings and
n making necessary rctAIrs befoce farufng the
p1eperty oYer . this hoard MAS ab0af sl5 7s1.e7.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-02-06

THERE is much complaint in lorth-
ern towns Of Texas because taxayers
are burdened to pave and grade ,reets
and make bridges, and yet the amp
and other non-taxpayiug voters cowd
into these incorporated towns an VII
lages simply for the purpose Of e>ap-
ing the operation of the road lws.
Around these towns and cities, it tkre-
fore happens, the public roads Al in
the worst possible condiho1. Ir.
Patty, a prominent merchant Of Slr-
man, inquiries whether the Legislature
may not DEVISE 8 remedy.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-02-06

We are not 90 sad that tie Hemp
stead Messenger ls no moEs. but that its
excellent editor, The gentle aud kindly
heterogeneous, has Icft Texas. The
circular saw At the Hempstead iaYern
will never be tolled under sadder cir
cumstances than when Hieronymc1s
tearfully took his last sausage and lis
tened 70 the solemn strokes upoH the
saw, suggestive Of the best mode Of
masticating Hampstead beefsteahs and
spring chickens, hatchsd In days uhen
heterogeneous was 9 gay and festiFc
youth.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-02-06

SENATOR CHRIsTIAN-CY must be the
fellow that was almost persuaded to be
"Christian." The newspapers say he
is going pirouetting about in Peru as
minister; but not as "Christian''
minister. He Is seventy, his pretty
wife Twenty-Five and Washington, as
society exists, is not a good place for
old fellows in his salubrious fix,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-02-06
Right worihy Grand Lodge.

THIRD DAY-wKDsEsDAY, FEBRUARY 5.
The Grand Lodge met pursuant 10
adjournment, w. K. Makemson, r. w.
q. NJ, In the chair.
The amendment 70 the Constitution.
that members Of civilized tribes of
Indians residing on the North Ameri-
can continent, BE- admitted into the or
der. was gs>ae special order for to-
morrow at II o'clock.
The disqualification Of the work
takes place At 3 P. 4. tomorrow.
a resolution was introduced aud
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-02-06

THE shrewd old farmer st Heaie
made the best commentary upon a
Agricultural and Mechanical colles
when be SAID, s.Fsse the bcys gclu
down there. They are b6istereuA De-
iish and rough. I see nem aftsl
wards coming back. and they a y
derly, hne-loOking. welI-co1
young men.n 1t Is discipline
gets the netamOrPhOses. n1
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-02-06

TR most saecsvs machinery Of
eiulietiOn in moving populasions,
next sssr locomotive, whipping
post hwOuld lessen the cost Of the
Reaiteniiery One-halr in 6ve years.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-02-06

Martin himself Is never late, bat the
Register is an afternooE paper. Martha
would publish morning paper but Il
takes half day for fellow aeie1g -
be Is 70 get up.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-02-06
4 Message from The Governor.
ExEcrrrvE orr1cE.
A-AENA 4th z OEfAtE-
AUSTIN, February s. 1879. I
To the Honorable the Senate and House Of
Representatives, in Legislature assembled

|
AUSTIN, February ;, 1879.
| TO the Honorable the Senate and House OF
Representatives, il Legislature assembled
The schools of different grades in Texas de-
mand the attention and fostering care Of the
Legislature. Upln their present Condition and
operation beg leave to submit some views for
versity OF Texas:
AS early as 1859 dfty ieagues Of laod were do
mated, and afterwards set apart for . state uni
versity. ThaI land has been surveyed end j.
situated IN the counties Of Cooke, Fannin, Gray
son, Buut, Collin, Lamar, McL.snnsn ShackeI-
ford and Callahan; thele beng now unsoid 2l9-
9O6f acres. much OF which is very valuable
compared 10 other lands in the State
By the act Of 1874, page -, as amended by the
act OF 1876, page 75, it is obviously intended to
have these lands sold 10 settlers and to persons
who viii settle them in tracts OF one hundred
and sixty acres TO one person, TO be valued AT
nual insfalments with ten per cent interest
The land being in league tracts, The
compensation for surveying and valuing
the small tracts thus sold renders their sale ex-
pensive. They are selling very slowly as shown
by the amount OF the permanent university
fund derived from their sale.
When, about forty years ago this liberal dona
ton was made, II could hardly have been an
uclpated that at this remote period there would
be no university in Texas. 1t has happened
from the policy Of selling it in small parcels
and by almost hiring settlers to buy it by long
credit at u low valuation by their neighbors
Settlers In tide OF immigration have passed
oyer many OF these lands of the finest quality
for hundreds OF miles and bought lands from
private owners. If the same policy is per
sisted in it will be twenty years and it NAV
be forty years more before Texas will have q
university, when its founders and most of their
children shall have disappeared from the stage
OF action. The Constitution OF 1876 donsies 10
the university one million of the public domain,
TO be surveyed and sold as other university
lands, which has not been done.
The means then of the university may be
stated as follows:
Lands uDsOld and suryavad sc-as nnety
Lands appropriated, but not surveyed,
acres. es................... 1 nO0 0OO
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Gentle
VIZ omen

Who want glossy, luxnriant
and waYy tresses CT abundant,
beautiful Hair ninst use
LYONS KATnAiR0N. This
elegant, cheap article always
makes the Hair grew freely
and fast, keeps it from falling
cut, arrests and cHreS gray
mss, removes dandrgif and
itching, makes the IL air
strong, giving it = curling
tendency and keeping it in
any desired position. Beau
tifui, healthy Hair is The sure
result OF using KathairOn.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-02-06

My annual esteloguc OF vegetable and flower
seed for iSs9, rich IN engravings, from original
photographs, will be sent free, 20 all who apply.
Customers OF last season need not write for it.
Offer ono OF the largest collections OF vegetable
seed ever sent ont BY any seed house In America,
a large portion OF which were grown on my six
sced farms. Printed directions for cultivation
ON each package. All seed warranted 20 be both
freeh and true 10 name; so far. that should II
prove otherwise, win reill she order gratis.
The original introducer OF the Hubbard Squash,
can Corn. and scores of other vegetables, in
yIte the palronaee OF all who are anxious 10 have
Their SEED directly from the grower. fresh, true.
sud OF the yery best strain NEW VKGErA-
JAMES ]. H.GRE EGoRY,
tcofaV6t Marhlchcad Mass
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-02-06

REPoRT or TIE oUTsoISG DIEEcToEs AT TaE
JANUARY SESSION OF THE BJAKD, 1879.
To the honorable Legislature OF the STATE Of
Texas:
The undersigned the only members present
OF the Board OF Directors, eiected by the -Four
teenih Legislature. 10 administer the Affairs Of
the Agricultural and Mechanical College Of the
State OF Texas, have been appointed by the
Board, as now Organized, 70 present TO your
honorable body sf=tement Of whzf has been
cone IN the organ zzfiOu and development Of
the college from the dafe ~ which Il came into
their charge 70 the present time.-
Referring 20 the origin Of the college, the Con
gress OF tho United States, by the acI Of July ?
1S62, made 70 all the States = donation % land
in amount proportionallio their representation
in Congress, the Interest OF the money derived
from the sale thereof 10 be devoted 70 the en-
dowmenf. support and nainfenance .of
II least one college, where the leas-
ing object shan be witkour excludirg
otncr scientific ard classical sfudIes. and IN
clading military tactics, 20 teach such brEnches
Of learning As are related 70 agriculture and the
mechanic arie, IN such manner e. The Legisla-
t1res Of the States may respectirciy prescrfbe
IN order 20 prauoto the liberal and practical cd
section o. the industrial classnE n he sereraf
purs1its and profeEsions IN lIfeu -
The state arcePted the dcnstzons. soi1 tlle-l
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-02-06
FOURTH DAY-FFBRrJARY @

The Right Worthy Grand Eocamp-
ment met pursuant to Adjournment,
John t. Walton, II. w. G. T.. a the
chsir.
A vote Of thanks was tepdeTs-i Capt.
tel Lodge for granting the use VI their
A vote OF I>a.pks was also rendered
Austin Ladge No zTS Knights Of
Honor. FOR conEtesIes extended.
A great deal Of committee work has
been done this session.
John 4. Walton, n w. G.. p, has
made god presiding officer and been
in attendance each day.
On motion, the Grand Encampment
adjourned siSe die, to meet in Dallas
next February, 1880.
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4. d. o. II.
Proceedings OF the Right Worthy
Grand Encampment and Right
Worthy Grand Lodge Of Texas.
II. w. Grand EncamPment.
TUTRn nDAv-xypnNEonav ppDDr.ov ?

K. W. Grand Eneampment.
THIRD DDAY-wEDNEsDAY,F FEBRUARY 8.
The Right Worthy Grand Eucamp-
ment met pursuant to adjournment, a.
III. Tally, NJ. w. G. P, in the chair.
Two Past Chief Patriarchs were in
troduced and received the Grand En-
campment degree.
The salary Of the Scribe was fixed at
$3.50 year, and the Treasurer two
and half per cent. for receiving and
paying out.
On motion, the Grand Encampment
is TO convene wherever the Grand
Lodge meets next year.
the Chief Patriarch announced his
deputies for 1879. Fred Carleton was
appointed for this district.
The Grand Encampment then went
into the exemplifcation of the secret
work.
a vote OF thanks was extended to
the railroads granting reduced rates,
Ga motion, the Grand Encanpment
adjourned uatil $50 O'clock p. n. ;e-
morrow.
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HAS NO EQUAL
CA ITO N,
DIAMOND sPECTACLEs.

These Hpectacles arc manufactured from
MINUTE CRYSTAL PEBBLES" melted to-
gether, and are called DIAMOND ON account of
their hardness and brilliancy.
Having been tested with the polaEiscope, the
diamond lenses have been found TO admit fifteen
per cent. less heated rays than any other pebble.
They are ground with great scientific accu-
racy, are free from chromatic alterations, and
produce brightness and distinctness of vision
not before attained In spectacles.
MANUFACTURED BY THE SPENCER OP-
TICAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, NEW
YORK. For sale by responsible agents in every
city in the Union. A. Balm, jeweler and opti-
clan, sole agent for Austin, Texas, from whom
they can only be obtained. No peddlers en-
ployed.
Do not buy pair unless you see the trade
mark - delSeod&w1y
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-02-06

President, Professors and Officers OF the Az.
rlcaitural and Mechanical College at Bryan
Thos. s. Gathright. President and Professor OF
Mental and Moral Philosophy and Book keep
ing; Alex. Hcgg, Professor OF Pure MAthemat-
les; G. p. Il. Martin, Professor OF Natural Sci.
ences and Agriculture; W. A. Banks, Professor
OF Modern Languages; John T. Hand, Profes-
sor of Ancient Languages; r. p. W. Morris
Professor OF Natural Philo ,ophy and Engineer
ing; L. NJ. Lewis, Professor OF English Ian
guages and Literature; j. E. BinAley, Adjunct
Professor of Mathematics; l.. L. NJ. Innis, Ad-
lunct Professor OF Ancient Languages and Eng
lish; Capt. Geo. T. Olmsted, u. :. A., Com
mandant; DR.. ID. Port Smythe. Surgeon.
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REGULATOR.
CHILLS AND FEVER

Providence has placed in countries where Liver
disease must prevail. 1t will cure all diseases
caused by arrangement OF the Liver and Bow
els, Regulate the Liver and prevent
Daily Republican., 1879-02-14
RENT
". W. BROW n,

came 10 Him cast down and heavy laden,
And laid my head upon His willing breast
l cried, dear Lord. | am 20 very weary,
Bear Thou my bnr'len-glve to me Thy rest
I've given Thee all thIngs-every earthly
treasure
Yet there remains this shadow DER my life
Pit forth Thy power, and exercise the evil,
SO shall INV soul be tree from care and
strife"
And then HE spake, "My heavy.laden dar-
Thou hast withheld Oi gifts the very chief
Renounce thy tciHi then hast thou given oil
things:
Sell IL the citadel OF unbeliei!
II makes thee choose thy rdy, the while un.
conscious
That what thou doest is not all for me-
And dims the brightness ii thy willing ser
vice,
Because thy vision holds both Ne and thee. v
All, how shrank while thus He probed my
spirit,
Yet still j praised Him for His fai,hfulness,
And felt that while He gently gave correction
For my defects, He loved me none the less.
o Love divine, ~ unlike 10 the human,
aly soul Is tlled with gratitude profound,
Ing,
Thy grace to me did 80 much more abound.
Dear Lord eradicate from my whole being
Whatever rObs Thee Of the place supreme |;
so shall Thy cleansing blood and keeping
Forever be my souls triumphant theme.