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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

IT seems probable st last, that sur
viving veterans of the Mexican war
may receive some reward for services
rendered the country thirty years ago,
the House committee having unani.
mously agreed upon bill giving them
a monthly pension of eight dollars.
Many of these veterans live In Texas,
and we would be pleased to see this
slight recognition of their services
made. The roll has been reduced to q
bare handful of men, snd the govern
ment should not hesitate to provide for
them, for to many it will be god
send, giving means, though it does,
to barely support existence.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15
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oas HUNDRED -nnllon noil.r.a Year


This IS the amount which the Govern
ment pays every year ID interest up,
the national deb.
This Is the amount sometimes lsrgeI)
that It has paid for the last fifteen years.
10 - the present time /, has paid neal
Is 81 eco 100, 600 of interest money.
Dad you ever stop ~ compute what
su enormous sum 500, 600, 600 really
is?
Did YOU ever estimate how many
terms, each ore carving 3 ton, it would
tske to haul CiT 100. coo. 000 standard
yer doilarl I, would take procet-
sioa Of ogsr tgeuiy- hundred team,
eaeh carrying ton, to haul thai
amount
Whet a procession that would be-
Over twenty-five hundred teams
loaded vita silver dollars,
Then supp lse you would compute
what Il wouli take in corn at twenty
cents bushel to pay this 800, 600. 900
every year.
Oaly 800. 600. 600 bushels,
How many teams, each carrying q
tor, would it take to haul of this
amount of cornl
Only - 900, 600 teams!
Ye gods of heaven AMI earth, what q
pr cessioD!
Suppose that each team occupies two
rods, it would make $50 teams to q
mile.
The procession would be 90, $50 miles
lorg.
l. would reach four times around the
globe.
IL would extend thirty times across
the continent from New York to SIN
Francisco
Aud let US compute what process
sion of tesms 1t would take to hau
cora enough to pay the 81, 700, 900, 900
of interest money that has gone into
the boadholders' nav since the debt
was created.
Il would make procession l, sos, 750
miles long.
1t would reach 6S times around the
world and so times across the Ameri-
can continent.
What q procession
Keep It up yesr after year, and gen.
Grafton after generation and what q
grand, magnificent funeral procession
it will be for the American republic.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

SENATOR BAYARD told reporter of
the Baltimore Herald, that If there
was any political ichicsnery about the
act of Governor Garcelon and council
In canvassing election returns of
Maine, it should meet with the con-
demnation of the Democratic party.
The following words, uttered by him,
convinces one of the purity and dignity
of the renowned Senator:
''If this great republic is to be main
tanned, men must be honest In public
as well as IN private life. Men must
be honest in political as we'll as in any
other position. l see that the Supreme
Judicial Court Is in session now at Ban.
gor. / trust that court will, in addi-
ton to law questions that they are
asked to decide, thoroughly investi
gate the whole case and let the re-
sponsibility fall where it belongs. II
the adjucation of the governor and
council has not been clearly in con-
formity with the Constitution and
laws, let the wrong be righted at once
and let the Legislators who are proper
" elected be given their seats, be they
republicans or democrats.
Touching the probable interference
of the military arm of the government
to regulate troubles IN Maine, he said
there was precedent for it in the
Louisiana case, and he adds:
That returning board infamy is with
out parallel IN history, aud 1t would
seem as though every one who took
part IN the iniquity is being seconded by
the present administration. Over eighty
persons from Louisiana hsYe been given
positions OF responsibility and trust in
the Treasury Department by Senator
Sherman, and every one of these per-
sons, / believe, were in some way or
other accessories to political crimes
perpetrated. In Louisiana the Louif-
lana infamy IS without parallel. It will
always hang as 3 milestone about the
necks of those who aided in its accom-
plishment.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

IT IL suggested that Senator Window
might secure long Lessee on his place
By dooding Minnesota with negroes.
IL his zeal to have the exodus moYe-
nent advanced he SHOULD show his
pye By taking the Misguided negroes
to his own bosom and into those of
friends.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

socrETr has been formed on Snake
rsifie, in BastrOp county, for the pur-
pose Of aiding the peace officers of the
county IN bringing to justice thieves,
1c<dcrers and other offenders. The
nsEllalion provides that on the oc-
trcnce Of a crime reported to the
eadcnt he may call out two men to
hist he peace officers. aud they shall
8. allowed one dollar and fifty cents =
al There is danger ia such an or
s1;sslion. IS the Adstrtsssr suggests,
enc fslse step may lead the COM
a1il7 n which it exists into 8 state
anarchy.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

OYSTER PATEs.-One quart OF oys-
tiers, minced fine, with sharp knife,
one cup of rich drawn butter, based
upon milk, cayenne and pepper TO taste.
Stir the minced oysters into the drawn
butter, and cook five minutes in 8
farina kettle. Have ready some shapes
Of pastry baked in pate pans, then slip
ped out Fill these with the mixture,
set in the oven two minutes TO heat,
and send to table.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

PREsIDEST HAYES, it is said, has de-
ared that the President of the Senate
Il count and declare the electorl
and he has also said, that he will
hecessary, use the army to enforce
pie decision. 1t is difficult to believe
lat the report is founded on fact, but
4 90, Il Is barely possible that Congress
nay relieve Mr.. Wheeler of this duty.
That such an officer, holding his place
IS fraud, should be set up as the arbi-
q, q ballot box opinions, is a little
than the majority in Congress can
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

SCALES resolution authorizing in
quiry into the causes of the Ute out
break, and which is an initiative step
towards transferring the Indian Bureau
to the War Department, was adopted
IN the House. All the Democrats voted
for It, and about dozen Republicans.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

TnE Democratic executive commit
Tee Of Ohio, it is understood, viii NOM
mate delegates to the national conven-
ton. Col. Bower, of this State, takes
ground that delegates SO appointed
may be refused seats In the national
convention.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

After all, it is asserted that the cost
'oi the Grant entertainments in Phila-
delphia has been saddled upon the city,
snd that even the band that was en-
sged for the private reception at Mr..
Chllds residence was paid for in this
S.aannn-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

rHE New York 7fibURe's Washing
correspondent says the third term
in Congress may be counted on
myers, but that, the anti-third
bers are actually afraid to say they
opposed to Grant. BE is satisfied,
however, that Blaine and Sherman
Win soon give them the cue, as well
- The backbone, necessary for the
no4ement. It is agood thing to have
&hc Treasury at fellows back to make
bin plucky when the time comes for
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

eENAToR BAYARD does not think
Secretary Sherman can be nominated
Tor the presidency. BE bases his opin-
ion upon the ground that the reward
- Of the Louisiana returning board
fkieyes precludes the endorsement of
such man by majority of the Re-
publican party.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15
THURSDAY. ...JANUARY Is. 1880

THE debt of Michigan Is only $780,
900, while the sinking fund to meet
this indebtedness is 500. 600.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

IRIS estimated that late Wall street
Epecula.ions have added 500, 900, 600
to the already enormous wealth of a
dozen New York capitalists. During
The same time mining investments have
|psid few men nearly as much as this
j sum, and large fortunes have been
made by multiplicity of other means.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

The N9rtA Team says: Mr.. Dad
ley G. Wooten left for his home in
Austin few days since, after spend
ing = week or more with his many
friends here. The people Of PARIS are
proud to know that sunh = brilliant
young gentleman received his first
framing in FAx.s and they will watch
has course with great interest, feeling
assured that his eminence VIII increase
with his years.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15
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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

A PRESBYTERIAN church with four
teen members has been organized at
Hulto, in Williamson county.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15
Dr. sTODDARD'
TOOTH CARPENTER,
Cooks Building, Austin.
NOTICE FOR STOCKHOLDERS


IN MEETING.
CFFIcE OF THE INTERNATIONAL AND GREAT
NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY.
PAIEsTIN I, Texas, December 8, 1879.
Nnii e IL hereby given that a special meeting
q, the stockholders Of this company viii BE- held
az lie Office OF the company at Palestine Texas
on the EIGHTH DAY OF MARCH, 1850, at 10
% cl- ok A. NJ, pursuant to q resolution OF the
Board OF Directors adopted December g. 1873,
Tying and coHarming mortgage executed In the
name OF the company on November ], 1879, TO
cure the payment Of i've million, six hundred
and twenty -four thousand (t5.624. OOO dollars,
and further sum OF $40 900 per mile OF new
road, and q Ind mortgage executed in the
name Of the Company on the came gay, TO se-
Jure the payment Of four million, seven hun
dred and twenty four thousand "a, ~ 900 del
lars, and 3 farther sum Of 800 per mile Of
new road, and also for the purpose Of ratIfying
or rejecting the sction OF the Board Of Dlrec-
tors, az meeting held a. PAlettine, on October
"a 1873 and also for the purpose OF ratifyng
jeeting the action Of meeting Of Stockholders OF
the Company held a. Palestine on November g.
1879. and another meeting Of said Stockholders.
held November u, 1873, and also for the purpose
Of authorizing, ratifyIng and confirming the sc
ceptance By This Company Of . deed Of eertsin
railroads and other property, from Mcssrs. JOAN
s. Kennedy ard Samuel Slcan, Trustees, 70 this
Company, executed November ], 1873, and also
for The purpoze Of authorizing. rAtifying and
confirming the acceptance ~ this Company.
from the Receiver OF the property Of this Com
rany, Of AL The property remaining IN his hands
On November /, 1873. and the assumption b.
fhis CompIny Of All MS liabiliEies on that day.
and the execution 70 him b. this Company o. {
bond u indemnity agEnst all sueh Liabilities.
and also fox the translctton Of such other busi
mes - may ecme beforethe nesting.
TIE polls VIII open a i0-3o O'Clock In the
forenoon and eose q y O'Clock, noon. o. sAid
b. order Of the Board Of Directors.
aecii vtnnara. %
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

SENATOR COKE may take consolation
to himself when he knows that Kear-
hey is with him on the money question.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

TIE Cleburne Chronicle says the Bay
ard resolution embodies ''the correct
and democratic theory of paper money"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

The Marlin Bar makes the Galveston
Journal Of Consneros say that that solid
old Granger, Col. Lang, would make :
good governor, and. says the Watch
nan, so he might II, and Il and IT,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

TOLL No. ReauSIfai SOlO'ed Pet1re
find, SendstamP for package ABBEY, BunaIO-S.Y.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15
The following property for sac, to-wit

The following property for sac, to-wtt:
FARM FOR SALE, five miles north of Aus.
tin, On the Georgetown road, containing forty
Vation. in cotton and corn; good dwelling and
outhousee, cisterD, and good orchard. The crops
viii go with the place, II sold in the next eight
or ten days, A pair OF good mules will be taken
in part pay; hal, cash, balance in one, two and
three years, with interest. N. b. SWkENkY,
us Congress Avenue.
house with three rooms, fine land, good spring
and running water, and one OF the best build
ing sites, on the south side Of the Colorado
river. The place is about ~ miles from the
city OF Anstin. You would do well TO call and
hear more about II. M. B. SWEENEY,
us Congress Avenue.
north Of Dripping Springs, containing 2S2 acres,
IS acres enclosed, with stone and cedar fence,
and in cultivation; dwelling house with ak
rooms, kitchen, smoke house, stable, splendid
spring with rock house over II, and plenty Of
wood on the place. This property will be sold
very low and on easy terms; possession given
Apply to NJ. B SWEENEY, Land Agent, rs
Congress Avenue.
FARM FOR SALE-2SO acres in BAYS county,
80 miles from Austin, on the Blanco road. from
to miles west OF Dripping Springs; 40 acres
enclosed and in cultivation; dwelling house,
out houses, wood and water; South Onion creek
passes through the farm. A bargain can be had
and terms easy. Apply to NJ B. SWEENEY,
Land Agent, us Congress Avenue.
. FOR SALE-50 acres. all enclosed, with the
improvements; miles northeast from Austin,
on the Manor road; for sale trade for city
property. Apply to NJ. Is. S EENEY, 7l5 ecu
gress Avenue.
ALSO the finest market garden and fruit farm
In the State, with all the improvements, miles
east Of the city.
Also, acres, with all the improvements, about
one mile northwest OF the city. The place is
well improved. Dwelling house and outhouses
In good order.
4 farm 8 miles east OF Austin; viii sell so
acres, or the whole place containing I20 acres.
A farm OF 40 acres with improvements, on the
south side, about mile from the Colorado river
A beautiful view of the surrounding country.
1850 acre farm, well improved, all enclosed,
Ock building, fine pastures and fine land, in
Burnet county, about one mile from the town
Burnet. Terms easy.
$500 acres OF land in Bell county, below Sa-a-
do; splendid prairie land; water running through
thep viii sell any part OF the land.
TAB acres Of land in Grayson county; s. o
Pattie survey; II miles southwest from Sber-
man and miles Of the Central railroad.
1400 acres In Fannin county, in hree tracts;
titles perfect or no sale.
The above property will be sold on easy terms,
with large amount Of property not mentioned
in this List, both Of city and county property.
Those wishing to buy will do well to call on OF
address N. B. SWEENEY,
Agent and Collector. 715 Congress Avenue.
Austin. Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

900 retarus in thirty days On 500
% SOO invested. O3clal feports free
L1k3 Prn1fs weekly On Stock options o. so 70
90. address r Potter Wright 4 Co, Bank
En-, = Wal street, New York o1sI
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15
Alsl,n DasrAeL euotatI0ns.
Cotton.

DIL.DL, 30 {, LggbI OOtS
Grain. - Corn, 75c. Oats, soc.
Bright, Soc. Wheat, $1.20 Fod-
der, 81. so per hundred. Hay, $1.2
Chickens, 81 so per dozen. Po-
tstoes-Sweet, $1.00 per busheL Irish,
So. so per barrel.
Hides, dry flint IL to &c.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15
T OST.

T. sr.
he Board Of Land Comm issioners Of the county
d Bexar, to John HcMullen, assignee Of Rafael
Alcanters, for one league and one labor. not
beard Of in ninety days application will be
made to the Commissioner Of the Land Once
for q duplicate. JAMES N. GROVER,
Dec, 6, 1873. BY JOHNS q SPENCE.
eel W.T.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15
LAND AGENCIES
Read and Examine for Yourself.

N. B. SWEENEY, Lsnd Agent, who has on
hand for sale from 2y0, 100 10 800, 900 acres OF
land in different counties in the State OF Texas,
the finest improved farms, small and large; wild
lands and stock ranches; large amount OF prop
erty In the city of Austin. improved and unim-
proved. Buyers will find II IN their interest to
call on or address NJ. b. SWEENEY, 7l5 Con-
gress Avenue, Austin, Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15
ssBLACK-DRAUGHT.v The wonder

veeeiabIe liver medicine.
Forssale BY ]. ]. Tobin, A. Gold
mann,IJ. W. Coombs.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15
18th

Authorized by the Commonwealth OF R,.
Faireet In the world.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15
DRY GOODS.
LIAH.

Lime, per barrel (bulk) 81 90
Rosendale cement, per
Portland cement, per Dbl z 90 to IS 90
Plaster Paris, per DBL. 4 90
Hair, per pound. ..... &c.
Fire brick, per NJ. $65 00s125 90
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-15

sau.rs - ~ LlnI nIIaaL on Ian "
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-12

"THE Old Oaken Bucket was writ
ten fifty or more years ago by prin-
ter named Samuel Woodworth. He
was IN the habit of dropping into a
noted drinking saloon kept by one
Mallory. One day. after drinking a
g ass of brandy and water, he smacked
his lips and declared that Mallory's
brandy was superior to any drink he
had ever tasted mo-" said Mallory.
"you are mistaken. There was a
drink which. in both our estimations.
far surpassed this" What was that?n
incrcdulonsly asked Woodworth. "The
fresh spring water we nsed to drink
| from the old oaken bucket that hung
in the well, after returning from the
fields on a sultry day" every true"
rel lied Woodworth, tear-drops glisten-
ing in his eyes. Returning to his
printing Office, he seated himself at
his desk and began to write In half
an hour
'1he old oaken bucket, the iron bound
bucket,
The moss-covered bucket that hung in the
| well"
Was enbalmed in an inspiring song
that has become as familiar as house
hold word
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-12
Adventure with wild Animals.
New York Snn

When Mr. Fowler, Colonial Secrc-
tary of the Honduras, was recently
exploring the interior of the colony,
he was overtaken by drove Of pee
carrie 8, and had only time to take a
snap shot at the first Of them and
scramble up tree, dropping his rife
in the performance, before the whole
pack were round his perch. gnashing
their teeth at him, grunting, and
sharpening their tnsks against his
tree. Now the peccary is not only fe-
r,cious but patient, and rather than
let an Object Of its anger escape, will
wait about FIR days; SO that the Sec
retary had before him only two courses
either to remain where he was until
he dropped down among the swine
from sheer exhaustion and hunger, or
else commit suicide at once by COM
ing down to be eaten there and then.
While he was in this dilemma, howev-
er, jagular appeared. This animal
has particular fondness for wild
pork, and the peccaries bolted helter-
skelter. The jaguar was after them
with admirable promptitude. and the
Secretary, finding the coast clear,
made his escape.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-12

seeched him to continue. But, no.
he held up the bow in gleeful derision
and exclaimed vehemently "can't play
with that-only three hairs on it---no,
no, mop He handed the violin back
to the youth who thrust it into the
case and left the car at once vowing
that he would never play another tune.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-12
p A T e M T s

F. A. Lehman, solicitor of American
and Foreign Patents, Washington, ID G..
All business connected with Patents,
whether before the Patent Office or the
Courts, promptly attended to. No charge
made unless patent is secured. Send for
circular. IT,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-12
Governor blackburn.
Pioneer Press.

All the papers that have lecturcd
Governor Blackburn for pardoning so
many criminals are compelled to ac-
knowledge that he did just right, now
that the horrible character of the Ken
tucky state prison is known. ga very
hole of hell" as one writer calls it,
seems to be by no means an inaccur-
ate description.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-12

!, No
FOL-
of in
their
,xl,ira-
,e. viz
ritory.
lt1a OF
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Home
and
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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-12

The working women of New York
were never more poorly paid than
now. The sewing women get wages
which scarcely suffice to keep life in
them. For making shirts they re.
ceive but the scant pittaRce OF from
thirty TO fifty cents dozen. and other
work is paid proportionately small.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-12
|dallu Semi - eeklg Warla
4 Published
P1zeGd a ys e1c EuriCaay9,
BY
EMAN and CHARLES E. JONES
EHEMAN JONES. BUSINESS MANAGER


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LORD BYRoN's Bible, lock of his
hair, and other relics Of the past were
sold at auction in London few days
ago.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-12

The book contains nearly 200 pages, ~
by inches, and is designed to be pocket
companion for every wide-awake man in
the mining camps and financial centres OF
the West