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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25
Ex-pRRsEBENr GATHHIGaI,s
VIEWS.


And now Mr.. Gatbright has been IN
terviewed, aud he tells his modest
story about the late troubles at the
Agricultural and Mechanical College.
He regards the removal of Gen. H. P.
Bee as tie moving cause of eli the
difficulties at B;yar. IL this move
ment against Gsn. Bee, be declares be
took no part, though he believes some
of the professors of the institution
made It appear thst he did move in the
mst;er. BIZ. G.thright says he was
consulted by the board as to the pro-
posed removal, ana thai he merely
took the ground that the State would
gain financially by sbolishing the
Office of steward. He says that 10
January, 1873, at the meeting of the
board, be expressed doubt as to the pol
icy Of removing the General. He thinks
the board should have published the
fact that be was not at the bottom of
this movement. His own words are
''As it is, fully believe that l suffered
martyriom for the actien of Others, to
whom | owed official allegiance. Ny
opinion is that the Crisp-Hogg matter
was only an exciting cause of a malig-
nsnt and permanent, yet latent distem-
per-" AS t. the action of the board in
making a sweeping removal of the
faculty he thinks it unwise. 81 wrote
to the G vernon" he says, "stating
that dissensions in the faculty existed
and demanded meeting OF the board.
When the board met they gave each
member of the faculty an opportunity
20 publicly make profert of his unkind-
ness towards me and then decided there
were dlssensions in the faculty. Charges
were pending against two members OF
the faculty, preferred by myself, and
had right to be heard and the charges
sustained or dismissed, as the gentle
hAOu Ohai ecu hau d AISub W OC lufcSLl-
gated and vindicated or dismissed. The
board owed as much to me and to them"
Mr.. g sthright is assured that the
people of Texas never favored this
college as it was established; that there
was dissatisfaction with the location
and with the expenditure of the first
appropriation. In the next place the
college was started before everything
was ready, and finally, SO far as the
beginning was concerned, the people
did not know precisely what to ex-
pect. "The name," says Mr.. G. was
Agricultural and Mechanical, and the
average citizen thought there would be
some extra agricultural developments
and some practical mechanics. When,
therefore, only an academic course was
presented and prosecuted there was
general disappointment, and its express
sion was general" For these reasons
the ex president thinks the complaints
of the press are properly enough made.
The press simply, as he says, neglects
pubic sentiment.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25

THE Rockdale Messenger SAYS the
Bryan Pilot does not hesitate to say
that there is not single member of
the la.e faculty of the Agricultural and
Mechanical College who is not the su-
perior of the average editor in scholar
ship and moral character. From the
Plots standpoint, probably, this is a
correct conclusion. The editor of the
Pilot has lived in a little world, bound
ed on one side by Bryan and on the
other by the A. and NJ. College. The
hoggish rupture among the late profess
sors of great institution places most
of them where the average Bryan edi-
tor may aspire to excellence in human
things even among professors.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25

The Palestine Nelrs thinks Houston
deserves to handle the bulk Of the cot
ton crop Of Texas, and IN this the
STATESMAN thinks it is just. Houston
has expended its wealth upon the de-
velopment Of Texas. while Galveston
has obtained all ITS wealth by an IN
Just discrimination against the produ-
GERS Of the State. 1t has always cost
the most TO dispose of produce in CAL
weston, while. it has cost considerably
more, too, to ship produce there than
10 Houston, and bale of cotton may
be shipped 10 New York, or other mar
kets, from Houston. at the same ra.e,
and sometimes for less, even, than from
Galveston. Houston's congresses haYe
charged less than those Of Calves
ton, and the movement Of cotton
with consequent drAyege and loss is
much less in Houston than IN Galveston.
Houston has had no wharf monopoly
to tax people out of the proceeds OF
their labor, and 1t has developed no
dishonest factors and doubling cotton
weigheEs through whom consisnors
have been wronged. The STATESMAN,
for these reasons, mott emphatleally
votes for Houston.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25

m sde errors, but being fslsble ss
others its no grest crime. Ia the
main his administration has met cur
hearty approval, and if sn election
was to come of to-day for governor Of
this Stsse, We would freely support
him for the position, believing that the
reforms insugurited and being car
RED out by MIN, will rebound 10 the
country's prosperity"
The Fort Worth Democrat Gas poor
opinion of the great Tecumseh, whose
chief delight has been t. press thumb
screws upon people.
He Tec1gnizes but one competitor to
the presldtncy-U- s. Grant-and in
the nomination of Grant the total dis
comtiiure and overthrow of the party.
Northern Repu blicans, bitter partisans
as they are, are also a reading, thinking
people, and the unwritten law of the
land, established by custom and pre-
cedent will not he violated by them by
making Grant President for a third
term. II necessary to the defeat of
Blaine and other sspirsnts, Sherman
will go for Grant, and from the wreck
of the party, under the shibboleth of
81 told you so," will gather around
HIM following for the campaign of
1884, even should he not attempt the
more daring stroke of third candi-
date, and thus divide and destroy the
Republican party of the Union, even as
John Kelly split, divided and weaken
ed the Democracy of New York. Sher-
man is capable of this and more if it be
essential to his success.
The San Augustine Saxon takes on
the most proper indignation, and in
bitter earPsst cries out against the Sc
called a. and NJ. College in the fol-
lowing unuistakable style:
Down with i'll Down with every
thing that unnecessarily taxes the peo-
plei It is pretty come off that hard
working farmers must be taxed to edu
cate lawyers, rsilroaders, etc. It Is an
outrage on the laborers, many of whom
sell eggs To pay their taxes. The
merchants have no room to complain,
because they need educated clerks and
book-keepeTs.
And then the same pap2r discourses
of the Sunday law. 1t says:
The Sunday law is becoming even
more unpopular than at first. Il is
law partial in its provisions il permits
one branch of industry to proceed on
Sunday while it locks the wheels of
another. There are many instances
where it actually Expresses society.
About the cities the children may cry
for milk, the sick may suffer for it, and
all may want it, but the memorable pre-
visions of the law will not allow the
dairymsn to furnish it. Shrouding for
the dead cannot be obtained on SUM-
day; the barber cannot shave q custo-
mer, nor man IN trade keep open on
that day. The State levIes heavy oc-
tax on those engaged in trade,
yet they are deprived of the privilege
Tor fiity-two days in the year-nearly
two months. Altogether, we take it
that the Sunday law and bell punch
law are miserable failures in the way
of wise and beneficial legislation, and
therefore work unnecessary hardships
upon the people. II law is bad in
its effects it should not be tolerated By
the people; and If it is direct op-
preston TO one class of citizens it is
an indirect opposition to the re-
mainder.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25

We see by the ST. Louis. papers that
William Mckee, senior editor and
principle proprietor of the GloJe-Dem-
Ocrat, died in that city few minutes
after IL o'clock A. NJ. Sunday, the
twenty-first instant. 1t is true that
Mr. Mckee had been somewhat shad-
owed by whisky transactions, which
even resulted in q conviction, but it is
also true that he was pardoned, and
many deemed his conviction unjust,
the testimony, in their opinion, not
convictlng him with the conspiracy to
cheat and defraud the government.
Mr.. Mckee was man of tireless en-
ergy, aud in the face of obstacles, be-
fore which most men would have suc-
cumbed, succeeded in building up a
paper, which, as financial success,
was second to none in the South. Ia
private and social relations of life he
was genial, wsrm-hearted and gener-
GUS, and In that regard furnished an
example that many of his sccusers
might well emulate.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25

THE Philadelphia Record says the prin-
cipal reason of the Speakers desire to
create an anti-Bayard sentiment at the
South is his great anxiety to check the
growing Blysrd sentiment IN Pennsyl-
vania. The Speakers friends do not
pretend to deny that Mr.. Randall is
exceedingly anxious to destroy the
Bayard movement in Pennsylvania,
and some of them admit that he is a
great deal worried at the loss of his
prestige and power in his own State.
The serious political fight which &C.
CURED on Tuesday in the fifth ward
has caused a great deal of comment
among the Philadelphia members.
The Record thinks that Mr.. Randali's
course in regard to the late Philadel-
phis election may defeat him in his
own district next year.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25

TIE Bsenham Duly Rep orty STARTED
with 8 grand flourish, expecting to
supercede the Banner, trusted DEM
ocrstic paper, in the affections of tie
people of the very intelligent commu-
nifty in which it has long been sus-
timed. The Reporter announced, BY
way Of preface to its glory, that "the
political paper is read only by mem
bers of the party of whose views it Is
the exponent" At the end of six
days the Reporter had taken on i'm
mortality, and now 1t is probably resd
on high; at any rate it is no longer
read in Brennan. The Banner yet
lives and waves among morta's.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25

IT seems that the disputed claim to
Greer county has been settled By the
act OF Congress defining the jurisdic-
ton Of the Federal Court of the North
ern District of TexAs. In the bill
Greer county is named as one Of the
unorgznized counties of Texas en-
braced in the district. 1t would be
well. in NEW of this recognition of the
CLAIMS of Texas to this heretofore
disputed territory for our delegation
in Congress TO have the mAttsr finally
settled By definite action. The last
Legislature set aside the lands Of
Greer county for educational purposes.
and the United States should formally
declare that 1t holds no claim upon
hese lands.
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THE Telephone condemns the Erprt

THE Telephone condemns the Express
for cnticising the conduct of Senator
Coke, and says the Senator not only
serves Texas, but San Antonio, and in
Inmates that the paper has no right to
criticise. The ErPresl wants to know
if service to Texas is not the duty Of
q Senator, and asks the Telephone if
the slips of the people of Texas are
90 be sealed against the discussion of
Senator Coke's act on penalty of his
refusing to perform the duties of his
Office" It has become a mooted ques-
ton whether the office-holder is the
servant of the people, or the reverse,
and the Express may be occupying false
ground.
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20 9ubscr1bers

By postal card, other means being
too expensive, subscribers to the
eqArEsxAs viii be rendered accounts,
showing amounts due, or soon to be-
come due, on subscription. 1t is a
fme OF the year when all may settle
accounts. and Subscribers are request
"a, in receipt of statements, to remit
81 once. BY the first Of January it is
proposed to have all outstanding mat
ksrs closed, and a prompt reply will
further trouble in collecting bills.
Dur friends, regarding this as bust
ness, win not fail to respond.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25

TIE Federal Government still con-
tzols ! goo, GOO, 600 acres of unclaimed
land. Much of this is said to be bar
rem and worthless, but it will supply
about 5000, 600 heads of families with
toilz>steads. and this number repre-
ssnts about as many people as now in
habit the whole United States.
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me following properly Tor sac, tO-wit:

Farm FOR SALE. five miles north Of Ans-
tin. Ca the GEORGETOWN road. containing forty
acres, all enclosed, and about 81 acres in cu-ti-
yatlon, II cotton and corn goo 9Ns 81, s,d
viii 90 with the place, II sold in the next eight
or ten days. A pair q good muics will be taken
in part pSy; hal cash, balance IN one, two snd
three years, with interest. n. u. SWkESkY,
us Congress Avenue.
FARE FOR SALE 40 sores all enclosed;
house with three rooms, fine l1nd, good spring
and running water, ard one OK the best build
ing sites, on the :, nth side Of the Colorado
river. The place is about 81 miles from the
city OF Austin. You would do well 70 call ard
TI5 Congress Avenue.
FARM FOR SALE in Hays county, 5 miles
north OF Dripping Springs, containin- 2S2 acres,
As acres enclosed. with stone and cedar fence,
and in cultivation; dive ling house with six
rooms. kitchen, smoke house, stable, splendid
spring with rock house over IL, and plenty OF
wood on the plSce. This property viii be sold
very low and on easy terms: possession given
al any time. Call soon II yol want good place.
Apply 10 NJ. B SWEENEY, Land Agen-, as
Congress Avenue.
FARI FOR SALE-2sO acres in Hays county
| 80 mles from Austin. on the Blanco road from
to miles west OF Dripping Springs; 10 acres
| enclosed and in cultivation; dwelling house
| out houses, wood ard water; South Onion crees
passes through the farm. y hargain csn be hae
and terms easy. Apply TO NJ b. SWEENEY
Land Agent, us Congress Avenue.
| FOR SALE-50 acres, all enclosed, with th'
improvements; miles northeast from Austin
on the Manor road; for sale or trade for city
property. Apply to NJ. b. SWEENEY, us ecu
gress Avenue.
Also the finest market garden and fruit farm
| IN the State, with all the improvements, miles
| east Of the city.
Also, Z acres, with all the improvements, sbou
| one mile northwest OF the city. The place ii
well improved. Dwelling honse and outhousel
| In good order.
| a farm miles east Of Austin; win eel g.
acres, or the whole place containing 100 acres
A farm Of 10 acres with improvements, on thu
/ south side, about mile from the Colorado river
| A beautiful view OF the surrounding country.
1850 acre farm, well improved, all enclosed
| ock building, hue pastures and fine land, IL
/ Burnet county, about one mile from the town
Burnet. Terms easy.
i $500 acres of land IN Bell county, below Sa.e
i do; splendid prairie land; water running throug
/ the p Will sell any part OF the land.
74s acres OF land in Grsyson county; s.
/ Pattie survey; II miles southwest from Shei
/ man and miles OF the Central railroad.
400 acres In Fsnnin county, in hree tracts
/ titles perfect or no Gale.
| The above property viii be sold on easy terms
| with large amount OF property not mentione
| in this let, both of city aud county property
| Those Tishing to buy will Go well to cali on Q
| address y. y. SWEENEY,
| Agent and Collector, rs Congress Avenue,
| Austin Texas
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25

a MOVEMENT has been inaugurated
mong the farmers of Colorado county
nalae candidates for Office that shall
lceiYe the support of the farming in
teress. And now we may expect to
see some leading Changers accidentally
making speeches in those parts.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25

IT is reported in army circles in
Washington, that there is gong to be
so Indian war. It is said the Ute
not be given up, and
se plan proposed, it is said, is what
keeps General Mckenzie at Fort Gar
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25

The editor of the Mexia Ledger has
been down at Galveston, and he says,
through his paper, that he failed to
hear single merchant of Galveston
.ckst-aa iusinuation against the firm of
Moody 8 Jamison for their connection
, With the cotton matters lately venti-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25

TIm New York Sun declares that
Hon. John II. Reagan, OF Texas, has
made the most sensible speech of the
session. BE was opposing 1 o'clock
adjournment, and urging the necessity
Of entering earnestly upon the work
.hafore Congress.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25

Mr.. NoYEs, the American Minister at
,aris, wants to resign and come home
d work IN the presidential canvass, and
|i6 can certainly do 20 without making
kueh q noise about 1t. Nobody objects
except, probably, himself.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25

s. is now probable that the agricul-
pal department at Washington under
'ommissioner lie Luc, may be abolish
q lis an expensive humLug, and
pembors Of the committee appoint
sc upon it are quite unanimous
lhc conclusion that it shall be eff
finally siashed. The present COM
s.ssioner hSs received the condemna-
.on Of ~ egneullural interests of
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25
state Democratic Executive Conn
miIlee.

E. G Bower, of Dallas, chairman.
1. J. 81. McArdIe, of Polk.
2. ]. G. Wooters, of Houston.
8. w. N Splvey, of Rusk.
4. w. ]. Gavin, of Harrison.
5. F. NJ. Henry, of Bowie.
6. W. A. Workman, of Hopkins.
z. T. r. Bonner, OF Smith.
8. R. II. Quinn, OF Cherokee.
9. ]. Q Chenowith. of Fannin.
10. ]. G. Kirby. of Van Ziudt.
IL. Geo. L. Patrick, of Grayson.
10. Thomas Il. Murray, of Collin.
Is. AMI Bradshaw, of Ellis.
IA. W. II. Richardson, of Limestone,
10. d. G. Darlington, of Leon.
IS. T. j. Goree, of Walker.
II. A. T. Bedell, of Waller.
IS. A. p. HILL, of Harris.
10. G. q. Sweeney, of G ilFestcu.
90. A. s. Hervey, of Austin.
81. ]. F. Berry, of Milan.
%. Joe Abbott, of Hill.
90. A. T. Watts, of Parker.
"a. E. L. Shropshire, of Comanche.
25. #. E. Sneed, of Travis.
26. d. F. Dunn, of Fayette.
81. VolneY Ellis, of Lavaca.
90. L. F. Lawson, OF Tarrant.
80. E. F. Hall, of Webb,
30. Chss. Montague, of Bandera.
81. w. FL. Burgess, of Guadalupe.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25

The Legislature of South Carolina
'wlll probably pass a bill prohibiting
'fhe sale of patent medicines within the
limits Of the State, unless the labels of
.ihese medicines disclose their ingredi-
|tnts.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25

81 Pssis Ae leeae vii support
81 M Legislature who is OPP
: tae essablishmsat of the
pins post IS pualshment for
offences. Me Fort Worth
uhieb. II vi fsmbmber cor
.rIrss mesiue 40 opposed to
slhsslsm. ssys sWhile the
ln..s be car yiug is advocacy q
- i>F. Ne .age g tie opinion
1Ilshnent Would greatly
S She 81 .l.slssion Ct pstsy crimes,
alt u ss7ibS % tha safe OF
esaafs yssrlyA L may
81 Is h.s1sslsm. bat pFoba-
- ns ~ thisYes mote anx-
rot il ha c.ioa. Yi oul
,6n l5es pot iessos grade ia any
4ns nastleusaE than this,
l6p eau ~ assuFsd il is q h.
.tS.s order.
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That counting out business in Maine
was worse boomerary among the Re-
pnblicans than the one ex-President
Gashright says was spraDg upon him at
" san.
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HnTCE on WEEKLY REDUCED

IN view Of the hard times the price of
the WEEKLY STATESMAN will hereafter
l,e onlg 50 a year; 1925 TO- SIX months.
Now Il the time to subscribe.
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OH ! know now what 10 give my
darling for Christmas gift--a box Of
Littman's Fsvorite cigars. They will
surely make him happy dec2l 1W
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25

JUST received, q new lot OF ladies'
walking hats in the latest shapes and
of the best material; also new shapes
in dress hats, feathers, flowers and
trimmings, 10 be sold very cheap, al
Miss Cora HellingswoTth's, GA Congress
Avenue, up stAirs.
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Amp New York has now had its
1omens' walking match. But why
hould not the girls be paid for display
p9 themAelYes. Every day they are
even on Congress Avenue
ffe difference Is our girls
ferrous, while Lulu Loomer and
e others are cold in their calcula-
4ns, and particular in their rewards.
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Lana AGENCIES
Read and Examine for Yourself.

NIB SWEENEY, Land Agent. who has on
hand FOR sale from $4,000 10 Soo, coo sores OF
lsnd in different counties in the State OF Texas.
the finest improved farms, small Snd large; Wild
lands and stock ranches; large amouut OF prop
erty IN the city OF Austin. improved and Hniul-
proved. Buyers viii ind i 10 their interest TO
call on or address NJ. b. SN EENE1, Gl5 Con-
g-ess AYence. Aus.in. Tszas.
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TIE low prices and handsome dis
play at Behn's has caused great many
sales. Iais establishment has been
crowded with purchasers every day.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25

Doors AND SHOES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Martin & Son have now In store the nj
cest selection of fine shoes and boots
to be found in Austin. In buying Tor
the holidays remember that you can
please yourselves better at their place
than elsewhere.
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austin Market Quotations.

Butter, 4, 35 C. Eggs, Csc.
NGrain. = Corn, 75c. Oats, SOC.
Bright, Coo. sWheat, $1.20 Fod.
der, $3.50 per hundred. Hay, $1.2
Chickens, $3.50 per dozen. Po-
tatoes-Sweet, $1.O0- per busheL Irish,
$3.5 per barrel.
Hides dry flint 10 to 16c.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-12-25

WIZARD OfL--In The future a. in
the past, you viii slways find . supply
Of Wizard oil At Morley BE0s., 207 East
Pecan street dee21 1W
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The Nashville Republicans declare
for Grant for President.
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"a Aotton exchange of Galveston

"a Option exchange of Galveston
8 wbAt is vulgafly called white
shinr i,h this wise;
). Resoi1td. That in the opinion of
he board OF directors the report does
nor r. Acct upon the integrity Of Col.
'Inody, and, Enough it shows that his
'1ode Of doing business differs from
he general custom here, no wrong has
been intended.
Col. II. placed his resignation at the
e<xehsnge and it was
n'mouslv resolved Sotse ACCEPT it.
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Charm Baking Powder,
Unsurpassed for purity and excellence.
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TOLU chewing gum Ct d.. Tobin's
drug store.
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DRY GOODs.

Lime, per barrel (bulk) 81 90
Rosendale cement, per
barrel. ..... $50
Portland cement, per Dbl 2 90 to IS 90
Plaster Paris, per bbl... 4 90
Hair, per pound. ....... &c.
Fire brick, per M......$65 00a125 90