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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-29

The EgprssS calls attention to the
villainous manner in which Texas is
injured at the North by Republican
papers. They tell every conceivable
lie about the state and its people, and
about its soils and Its society and insti-
tltioas. Even Governor Roberts cor
rect opinion about inducing people Is
contorted, and used to prejudice peo-
pie against the state. the Express
says: SIT is no use to explain that the
Governor intended his remark to ap-
ply only to the pauper class. It is re-
garded as an expression of the people
that they had no welcome for atran-
gers, and they refuse to be regarded as
interlepers." The Ezpress thinks all
these things initiate seriously against
immigration to this state. and with the
greatest injustice, toe. The people in
every section desire immigration, and
the honest, industrious farmer, me-
chanic, or other person who comes to
Texas to make his home here, will
find hearty welcome and be treated
II the most hearty manner, no matter
what state he may Come from, or what
his political belief may be. In no
state in the Union is there fuller,
freer expression of political sentiment
allowed, or where the dominant party
treats the minority with greater liber-
ality. Texas extends hearty well
come to all immigrants who may come
here expecting to make their homes
among and become one of US.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-29

TIE Ezamfner is muchiy pleased 8.
the very hsndsome New Years elib q
$500. 900 Of their own notes msoe 81
the State administration 70 The peep
Of Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-29

What the Telephone says of the Sec
ton abous Waco applies to that about
Austin, San Antonio, d alas, Fort
Worth and many other portions Of
Texas. 1t says: " During the past
two months the Central railroad has
hauled oyer 175 Carloads of corn into
Waco. These cars contain 425 bushels
each, making total, at the very low
est calculation, of about $4,000 BUSH
els of corn imported here during the
two months. And still it continues to
arrive, at the rate of four to six car
loads every day. Good Judges esti-
mate that the necessary importation
will not be less than $50, 900 bushels
The corn is shipped in bulk, 90, 200
pounds to the car. Its unloading
and sacking has furnished re-
munerative employment to q
large gang of men, known as 'sackers, ,
two of whom will unload aud sack
about two csrs per diem, netting 81 so
wages each day per man. AND it Is
not corn alone. but wheat is also being
imported. One firm has ordered
twelve carloads, of which two have
already been received. Wheat is now
selling at $1.32 per bushel in this mar
ket. Last year many farmers disposed
of their wheat as low as seventy cents
per hushel. Imported corn is worth
sixty-two to sixty five cents per bushel.
These facts and figures serve to show
why money Is scarce and times strin-
gent in this section. 1t is solely due
to the comparative failure of the
wheat, and almost total failure of the
corn crop. After all, grain is more
important than cotton. IS -
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-29

The Marshall Herald has this to say
iu regard to the decision on the Roths-
child case: st Is worthy of remark, in
this connection, that Judge Booty, in de-
Gliding upon the qualification of jurors,
was governed by what he conceived to
be the previous rulings of the Court of
Appeals in regard to jurors. This case
has been prosecuted under a great
many difficulties, and has already cost
this county and Marion and the State
several thousand dollars, and now it
has to be gone over again. The al
legged crime was committed in Febru-
ary, 1877, nearly three years ago. The
most of the witnesses are dead or out
of the way, and the counsel that rep
resented the state, hsYiDg worked thus
far for nothing, are not likely to have
anything more to do with the case. So
the district attorney, whoever he may
be, will have 10 wrestle slngle-handed
and alone against the most eminen,
lawyers of the state. The Court oil
Appeals Is Liable to go back on almos,
anything, especi lily when the defend.
ant is rich AID has Influential
friends
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-29

The STATESMAN, in noticing the en-
dorsement given Governor Roberts by
the Grangers, used these very words
"This endorsement was the earnest ex-
preston of body of emiDently prscti-
cal men, ali closely allied W tn the best
Interests of the country, and of men.
too, who with rare exception, b. We had
no connection with politics, and who
do not desire place"
Upon which the Telephone makes
this improper comment: tine Austin
STATESMAN crows over the fact that
the State Grange passed strong reso-
luton endorsing the Roberts admins
tration. And in the same paragraph
says the complement is valuable, be-
cause coming from men who do not
study or take any interest in politics.
How, then, does the Grange know
whether Governor Roberts sdministra-
tion is benedcent or no.? The STATES
MAN, IN its Zeal to stick a new feather
in the Old Alcalde's cap, simply wrote
the sturdy farmers down in a redicu-
lous light which they do not deserve.
Beware of the attempt to make any
man a class candidate. The farmers
themselves will be the first ones to sit
down on such movement"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-29

The Examiner says: "It is not gen.
orally known, but one secret of the
astounding financial success Of the
present state administration is due to
the fact that money matters are man.
aged with the accuracy snd strictness
which maintains among banks and
book-keepers. Statements and cash
are required from county officers, We
understand, each month. instead of
annually, as heretofore. The finances
of the state are kept with scrupulous
eXactness.n
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-29

The Erpress says: 1.-The Galveston
Neaos devotes nearly column to giving
the views of Mr.. Charles O'Couor on
the presidential outlook This extend
ed notice was doubtless secured by
one short sentence in OConor's re-
marks, which reads 'On the ground
of preference thus indicated, patriots
choosing between eYils should favor
the election of Grant,"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-29

The Lamar County Banner notices
harmless amusement when it says
''The State press is again sho Dting
paper balls at Governor Roberts, but
the old gentleman moves serenity
along in the even tenor of his way."
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-29
THE STATE PRESS.

TIE Galveston NeieS has been trying
to make capital ont of cx-Gaverror
Dsvis' proposition % Ia the R+pub-
lican forc.s f5 T,xss fsr s uaioa with
other oppcaeDts of D noc,scy.
Among Cther impressions of an inter-
view with the x-G .verIor with Neses
reporier, the ia:lowing appear: my
own Ildividusl opinion sbout tas &C.
ton OF the RepGUliesns IS. (.sd / have
so ,ts;ed III writing tn ,he!u) thst II
would be better Tor them 10 make no
nomiastioD iot s;atepfiicers, sad send
no delegates tO the national convention
at Cnicsgo; bnt simply tn sc, with the
best of the community here, or any
part of 1t that is trying to relieve us OF
this democratic blight tia, came upon
US here some years ego and
to start the Scste again in progress. I"
To show that the Ne,cs takes the same
view of the democratic blight" 1t is
only necessary TO qaote what it
says: perhaps in no previous utter
duCSS Vi kuC CA-0 gNCAu utu eyer
display in so unequivccsl, SO clear, and
so impressive manner the attributes
and the impulses of q irue-hearted
Texan, a patriotic cltiz.D, liberal,
progressive and statesmanllke thinker,
as he has displayed in the remarks
which he made in the interview, and
which are reported as they fell from his
hps."
To these utterances the E1rpes, re-
plies: "Ex-Governor Davis aud the
NeaoS sre in accord on this independ-
ent movement qsSstion, and if the
Greeubackers csa be Grawn into the
affair we may confidently expect a
pretty lively campaign next year. 1t
is safe to say that the Nelos is meeting
with greater success in getting its in
dependent movement under way than
it had with the Grant boom. 1t has
secured the Davis wing of the Repub-
lican party, which is very strong ele-
ment. II remains for the state De-
mocratic convention to determine how
| far this success shall be carried -
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-29

The Telegram is published in Hous-
ton where United States courts have to
be invoked to secure the payment of
public debts. We do not know whether
this has any influence upon the ideas of
the Telegram, but from the following it
may be supposed that it would have no
account taken of the States five or six
millions of public debt. 1t says:
'When the Governor and the Legisla-
ture reduced the school appropriation
from one-fourth to one-sixth of the
general revenue, the alleged cause was
the deficiency in estimated income
over estimated outgo. Either they
made bad calculations or they were
hostile to the schools. Take either
horn of the dilemma, and one can find
but little merit IN the cash balance in
treasury"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-29

them now demand ouly that the pres
ent Republican financial policy be rot
disturbed"
Tbe Williamson Cduaty Sun has
wholesome suggestions to make in pc
lihcsl matters. 1t says: "Texas will
elect this fall presidential electors,
congressman, members of the legisls-
ture, district and county officers. Ev-
cry voter has a responsible duty to dis
charge, and great ceSl depends on
the manner in which be discharges ths,
duty. A voter should not allow pref
udice TO overruie his judgm ent or fa-
voritlsm TO make hum partisan. Sc
lect good, sober, straightforward,
conscientious, capable men, and then
you will have discharged your duty in
q manner that will benefit the country.
Bat if you should, from prejudice, fa-
voritism or any other cause, vote for
candidates who do not possess the
above mentioned qualities, then you
will have done yourself great injustice
IS we'll as the government. Plenty of
Dad men. will offer themselves for Cffice,
and they are generally the wolves in
sleeps clothing,' 60 you will haYe to
watch close and keep posted to. find
them out"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-29

The Calvert Courier takes issue with
the Brazos Pilot, which thinks the COM
parative statement of the State Treas
urer was made for campaign effect.
The Pilot says the exhibit is certainly
very encouraging to the taxpayers and
tribute to the wisdom and 20 -esight
of the present administration.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-29

The Danison Herald wants to know
why it is that some of the State press
think that all the political utterances
Of the Waco Telephone are prompted
by Senator Coke.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-29

the sate side. Even the boldest of
them now demand only that the pres
ent Republican financial policy be not
DISTURBED" :"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-29

The Castroville Quill says that
'Coke's war on Bayard reminds one
forcibly of the little fee bsrklng at the
mastiff. Coke is too short coupled
for any fight in that neighborhood.
The trouble with the little fee Invsri-
ably is, too much strength of body
wasted on the curl of the tail" To this
the Age retorts: ''If Senator Coke
should see the aboYe, it will Cause
something more than quiet smile. 1,
is sufficiently ridiculous to provoke q
hearty laugh. And yet it is about
what might be looked for in q paper
edited bv A. GosliDg.n
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-29

The Sherman Democrat admits that
one by one the prominent Democratic
leaders of the South are '.fiopping"
over 70 hard money ideas. and being a
soft money organ it is sorry thst such
is the case. The San Antonio Express,
noticing this feature, says: ''The fact
that the leaders are Topping over
to the Bayard side 10 all the evidence
desired that the majority Of the South
ern people are already over there.
The average leaders once in position
are not much given TO Topping into
places they believe the people, on
whose votes they rely, will not endorse.
When the sgreenback craze was sweep
ing over the country the sleaders'
were pretty much all soft money
but they now read the signs Of the
times and are AligDing themselves on
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-01-29

HUNTS REM
EDY has beer
used by Family
Physicians for 80
year. 1t has neYel
been known q
fail. Il is Q safe
sure and speedy
cure. II Is purely
Vegetable All who
use IL enjoy gooC
health.
Send for Pamphl
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17
steamboats, Regular Packets.

Now Orleans and Bayou Laf0urche.
Henry Iete, up Tuesday morning and Fri
night; down Wednesday and Sunday.
Assamption, up Wednesday, and saturday
mornings down Thursday and Sunday.
TX. Peck, up Wednesday and Saturday
mornings down Thursday and Sunday.
Laura l.. Davis, mp Wednesday and Sun
,lay mornings; down Thursday and Monday
81. Mary, up Tuesday and Friday morn
,ings down Wednesday, and Saturday.
New Orleans and Bayou GOula.
Whisper, up Monday and Wednesday
nights and Saturday morning down Tues
day, Thursday and Sunday.
Belle, up Tuesday, Thursday and Satur.
day nights; down Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday.
New Orleans and Plaqueminc.
DcSmet, upWcdnesday and Sunday morn
ings; down Thursday and Monday.
New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
ST. John, up Tuesday and Saturday morn
ings down Wednesday and Sunday.
New Orleans and bayou Sara.
John n. Cannon, up Wednesday and Sat
.lrday nights down Monday and Friday.
Ed,card J. Guy, up Monday aad Friday
nights; down Wednesday and Sunday.
New Orleans and vicksburg.
Isobt r. Lee, up Tuesday night; down
Sunday night.
i'm. White, up Thursday night; down
Wednesday night.
Fta,1 Rargosua, up Friday night; down
Thursday.
NatcAes, up Saturday night; down Thurs
+lay evening.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17

BY advertisement in another column,
Sheriff Jones announces that he will sell
at public auction, on Saturday next, the
gath inst. the property turned over by
Frank Martinez in partial settlement of
his defalcation as Town Treasurer The
property consists Of dwelling house,
kitchen, stable and other outbuildings,
two horses, two mules, one buggy, two
carts, six hogs, two fatboats and lot of
sundries described in the inventory in
the Sheriff's hands. The sale will take
place at the Court House at IL o'clock A.
NJ Terms, cash on the spot.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17

Coroner Sullivan this morning held ar
inquest on the body Of u child found
floating down the river in box, at
Smoke Bend. The remains were in such
4 state of decomposition that it could
not be determined whether the child was
white or coIored, male or female. The
manner Of death was likewise mystic
~, but it is probable that the child had
died from natural illness aud been buried
on the bank of the river, from whence
the remains were dislodged BY high wa
ter. The Coroner had the body properly
uttered st the conclusion Of the Inquest
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17

An exhibition will be given by the pu-
pills and friends Of Mrs. 0. Terrio, at
Phoenix Hall, Sunday evening, the 25th
inst, and it promises to be very enjoy
able entertainments. An attractive pro-
yramme has been arranged, and we hope
to see the youthful performers and their
excellent teacher rewarded by a full
house. The price of admission has been
placed at the low figure of IS cents.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17

From the New Orleans Times of We'd
nesday we learn that as the steamer
Henry Tete passed Girod street, at 8
o'clock Tuesday evening, one of her cyl
inder heads blew off, rendering the ves-
sci manageable, but causing no dam
age Of consequence. The tug Wilmot
went to the assistance of the Tete and
lowed her to the Algiers side of the river,
where the damage will be repaired"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17

Another splendid piece of town prop
rrty-one of the most desirable residences
and best improved lots in Donaldson
ville-is offered for sale at q sacrifice.
For particulars, apply at the CHIEF office
OF address A. b. c., care of p. o. box 10Y,
Donaldsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17
Arrival 4 Departure Of Mails,

DOnaldsOnville POst-Office.
Mails arrive and depart daily Sundays ex-
cepted|, US follows:
Ne,c Orleans aud Donaldso,.rille-Per New
Orleans and Texas railrOad-Arrives at IL
H., departs ut 1890.
Charlottesville aud Bayou Saru-Per steam
ers John w. Cannon and Edward j. Gay
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sat
urday evenings
DonuldsonriHc and Assumption-Per stage
limo to Observation-Disclosures III A. NJ,
departs Pm. -.-
All other routes discontinued Jan. !, 1917.
TO insure dispatch drop all letters III tho
post-office by 1880 A. n.
w. G. WILKINSON, P. NJ.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17
Sale OF Market Lease.

MAYORS OFFICE. I
Donaldsonville, January 10. 1880.
TN obedience to the Ordinances OF the
i town of Donaldssnyille, I will offer for
sale TO the last and highest bidder, at the
Court House door III the town Of Donaldson
vile, on
Monday, the e6th day Of January.
A. D., 1880, the lease Of the Market House
for the term of one year from the 3ist day
of January. 1880. to the 9th day of January,
1881, both inclusive.
TERMS and conditions:
The purchaser to furnish his twelve prom
issory notes with good and solvent security.
payable to the Treasurer ut his office, Ut
the end of each and every month. The pur
chaser shall besides furnis., bond with COOS:
security in the suEa of One Hun.ired Dollars
for the faithful performance Of his duties :
the suretcs on notes and bond to be ac-
cepted by the Common Council.
DAVID ISRAEL,
Mayor of Dsn:ldso ,fville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17

MURDER IN AssUMPTION.-On Sunday
last, Allen Hite, colored Justice of the
Peace for the third ward Of Assumption
parish, shot and killed Washington
Parker, also colored. Hite was intoxi-
Gated, and committed the murder be
cause Parker refused to procure him
drink Of brandy. The murderer fled and
had not been caught at last accounts.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17
JOS: BnrE'srs'
COPPER.
Tinand Sheet w orker.
DON4EDSON VILE.

DONALDS0NVILLE. Ia. .'2 .
Manufaeturer Of Strike Pans, Eyaporating
Pans. Clazifiers. Juice Boxes, Syrui, Tanks,
Chimneys and Breecbings, Force and Lift
pumps, etc.
steam Trains put up and fully guaranteed
Also keeps ON hand q full supply Of Ircn
Pipes and Fittings, for steam aud water use.
Jobbing and eoantrg orders promptly
attended to at moderate charges
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17

figuring thereon. 1t is there stated
I" Victor Maurin, one note dated April
2nd, 1853, payable 2nd April, 1853, 1887
2O-seyon years interest st 8 per cent. I'M.
til list April, 1866, 1894 49," The snote
was prescribed when recognized nj April,
1866, and placed among the valid debts,
except it could be shown that some lega
acts of the Council had worked interrupt
ton. The only recognition we could
find Of this debt was on 9th January,
1860, when the note was mentioned in Q
report showing debts to an amount Of
$11 1876, SO that the note was prescribed
on Goth January, 1865. We hold that
the Council had no authority to recog-
,lize and order the payment OF pre-
scribed debt.
We ascertain the fact that the reve-
nuea of the town were $1305 in 1867,
$685. in 1868, $4155 in 1869, ETC., etc, and
that during those years portions OF the
new bonds were paid, as also in terest,
leayiuga surplus Of cash in the aults.
That some 5000 we're. thus paid in re-
duction Of the bonds and that all the
revenues, as also the tax of 1900 annu-
ally, were dedicated and applied to the
payment Of the bonds and interest.
These exhibits show conclusively that
.,mnla nrovisiona had been made to re-
t;ra ,l,a p, uhn1a ;ndahteaness If the town
m;tl,;n TON uaors>.>> = -
"i Tfa,,a .vn 3a,.t ... MT r.o,1ar,v GRO.
.+ad ~ !. snac;a, "rd;nanca and np6vi-
49, noao ot ONCE for ito nayment n
s s+r;.+ taahn;cs, confar.nitv viii act IF
1S5a e' neyartI,sIess fhe Fatalities Of the
1900 ~" ...ara ' rsnnrt.d mon. from, time tn
t tH"a .ot,d ,,npn md srd;ted and recog.
m vi 49, as'a.sst;na .le,,ts md revennesa
frnn 0 tine to time We're set anart for
th.;r r ~ VIII. Observation-Disclosures and thev were mar
t t11I red,eeh 9rnm time, to time and new
en;d y ~ hnnda ar mote. we're. issued
=, ."nnso' = +bnsl s,,nm;,, cnnc1us;valv
~. ~ iono "a' wv" IA Ill s,,st,;na,,
as = 10, I,.,,. ,.,. ~ ...a.ta
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17

The CHIEF acknowledges receipt of
complimentary tickets to the exhibition
to be given by the pupils and friends OF
Mrs. 0. Torrio, at PhGnix Hall, Sunday
evening, 25th inst. Thanks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17

The great St. Louis Circus and Cosmo-
politan Allied Shows will be here Satur-
day, January 81. They are very favor
ably noticed by the papers wherever they
have played, and we may expect rare
treat in that line of amusement. Fill
the tent!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17

Cheapest and best oysters, at the Jack
son House.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17

Get ready for the circus, boys. 1t will
4,e here ON the 3lSt.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17
Garden Seeds,
Flower Seeds,
Plants. etc.

GEND to E. Baker, IA Camp street, New
- Orleans, for Almanac and Garden Man
ual for the South, with directions for Gull
ture and price list. jaIi1-ln
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17
For Sale.

4 CERTAIN lot Of ground. with al the
IA improvements thereon, belonging to s.
street, town Of Donaldsonville, and now oc-
eupied as dwelling and grocery store.
Said premises to be sold for cash, either at
private sale. or at auction 80 days after the
first issue of this notice, on Saturday, Feb
ruary 1880.
For further particulars, apply to
.e.:" Fl. e. CRUDE, AuctioDeer.
Donaldsonyille, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17

Theamounts for which Judgments were
rendered in the several cases above de-
;cided, and also in the johnson and Brand
suits, will be enumerated III the CHIEF
next week. suspensive appeals were
granted in all the suits, upon bonds of
$3.50 each, all returnable to the Supreme
Court on the third Monday Of January,
1880, excepting the Bercegeay case, No.
1s43, which goes to the Circuit Court on
the second Monday Of next May, the
amount involved being less than $1,000.
The case Of Victor Mirre, Test. Elk. Sue
cession of Eloi Dichary vs. No. 1868, T. A.
Jones, Sheriff, and Leon Godchaux, has
been up every day this week and is still
pending.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17

The best five-cent cigar in town, at
the jackson House.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
New Orleans & Texas Railroad,

.Morgan's fer. y-boat leaves head of St. Ann
street, New Orleans. daily, at A. H.,
connecting with the passenger train at
Algiers. Train arrives at Donaldsonyille
vile at 1880, arriving ct New Orleans
1t 4:3O Pm.
Daily freight train each way, Sundays ex-
copied.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1880-01-17

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic restores the
appetite.