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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-02-19
OF ACCOUNT.

The State Of Texas to all persons interested
In the administration Of the estate Of Melissa
Brown Deceased:
Joseph Spence, Jr Administrator Of the e.
tate OF helisse Brown, deceased has hled his
nna account with application for discharge In
be acted on a. the next term Of eaid court, COM
mepcing the third Monday IN March, 1850. AZ
the court bouee thereof. In the city Of Austin Al
which time al persons interested In said &C.
tate may appear and make objections thereto
witness, Frank Brown, clerk Of said court
II. B. and the seal thereof attached fhie
,..,oao, ntneth Gay OF February, 1880.
febi01d FRANK BROWN, Clerk.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-02-19

The Mexia Ledger, after telescoping
the political heavens, gives this as the
results of its observations States for
State officers are now being fixed up,
Gov. Roberts for governor, and w. w.
Lang for lieut.. governor is one; while
Lang for governor, and Cochran, of
Dallas, is another. Yet another is ice
Ssyres and CochsRn. The Independents
seem to want Charles Stewart, with
some dissatisfied Democrat assisting
him. Charlie, however, don't bite at
that poor bate. For attorney general,
Ball is spoken of in North Texas, but
we opine some Southwestern man will
contend with him for the prize, per-
haps Walton, of Austin, or McLeary,
of San Antonio. Ii the people OF
Texas fell to call upon the present
governor to again serve them, we pre-
dict that theywill call upon lieut.. gov
ernor Sayres, whose capacity, honesty
and popularity mark him as one of tue
ablest young statesmen the state pos
sesses.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-02-19

p0R sALE-My faxn on coloro1o nsesf
II i60 acres so IN feod e1lfiFntions leg house sd
pens. tgenfy more seres e for fed $500 80
covered viii poEt oak nDber.. -
ryiasn for 1alfher psvfsrnisrA 3. khAncA soA
lalEli.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-02-19

A noted chemist who has analysed them, says
"THERE Is MORE VIRTUE IN ONE OF
TUFTS PILLS, THAN CAN BE FOUND
IN A PINT OF ANY OTHER"
We therefore say to the aflicted
Try this Remedy fairly, 1t will not
harm you, you have nothing to
lose, butWilI surely gain a Vigo-
rous Body, Pure Blood, Strong
Nerves and a Cheerful Mind.
Principal Once, So hurry ST., N. Y.
PRICE IS CENTS.
Sold by Druggists throughout the world.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-02-19

The Burnet Bulletin wants the whip
ping post. Il says: Zone strong argu-
ment IN favor of the whipping post for
petty offenses is the fact that imprisoI-
ment is as much a relief as it is pun
ishment with a certain class of law
breakers. tits true, they are deprived
of personal liberty, and that far con-
finement in the county Jail is punish
ment; but, then, there is freedom from
the necessity of labor, and enough
food to keep body and soul together,
and what more does lazy GRIM
NAL of the lighter category desire ?
In nine cases out OF ten, they
steal to get rid of work, and sucn a
penalty is but another form of the oh
ject of their ambition-nsmely, idle
ness, with bread without the sweat of
the brow; and, we all know, the en-
forcement of law against offenders is
done as much to deter from repetI-
ton of crime as it Is TO punish for what
is already committed. With the class
of which we are speaking, mere i'm
prlsopment robs justice of at least half
It's terrors."
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-02-19

The Marshall Herald says: "The
Galveston Neacs seems to be somewhat
offended at our structures at its politi-
cal course, and endeavors to evade their
effect by remarks designed to break
their force. Our island city contempo-
rary not only sought an interview with
ex-GoY. Da7is, in order to present him
In an acceptable manner to the people
of the State, but accompanied it's devel-
opments with the following common
tary:
Perhaps in no previous utterances of
the Ex-Governor did he ever display in
so unequivocal, so clear, so impressive
c manner the attributes and the impul-
SEES of a true-hearted Texan, patriotic
citizen, liberal, progressive and states
manlike thinker, as he has displayed in
the remarks which he made in the in
terview, and which are reported as they
fell from his lips.
No Radical paper In Texas could
have saidmore, oil have evinced higher
admiration for the man. The admins
tration of Mr.. Davis is yet fresh in the
minds of the people of the State. Its
profligacy, corruption and tyranny are
too recent to warrant such eulogy as
we have copied, and especially by
journal that is fully cognizant of its
enormities. The extract given conveys
its own commentary. 1t proves what
has been so often charged, that the
Neacs only desires an opportunity to as
sist In overthrowiDg the Democratic
party; that its independence" is SIM
ply cloak to conceal its Interior de-
signs"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-02-19
TOM McKINN Ely

BY Edinboro, by Lexington. 1st dam Pattie.
BY Jim Allen, by imp. Priam End dam Laura
III, by Bendigo, by Medoc, by American Eclipse;
dam Betsy Robinson, by Thaddeus, by Balls
Florizel: 9Th dam by Sir Arohey, b. imp Dio.
med 9Th dam by imp. Sir Harry, by Sir Harry !;
1th dam by fmp; Dare Devil, by Magnet; 9Th dam
by Bate & Macklin's Fearnought by imp Fear
nought; 9Th dam by mp Janus, by Old Janus
by Godolphin Arabian; 10th dam Coy. Harrison's
Thoroughbred Mare.
At the recent Capital State Fair Tom McKln-
ney was the easy winner OF the free for-all handi-
cap, mile ard half, IN 2:42x - the fastest time
ever made on the course. lie is perfect embod-7
iment Of equine symmetry, courage EtfenRth
and endurance ano is a fine breeder.
He viii serve limited number OF mares in
Austin during the month OF March balance Of
the season at Hughes Brothers ranch near Lab.
erty Bill. For further particulars and terms an.
ply TO Il. s. HUGHES, Statesman off ,e.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-02-19

The Galveston NesoS takes quite the
same position as the STATESMAN as to
the proceedings against Mayor De-
Gress. Ii says: Thedruling of Judge
Turner in the DeGress quo acarrant0
case at Austin, yesterday, opens up for
judicial Inquiry the question whether
a retired army officer, receiving pay
from the government, is eligible to
hold municipal Office in Texas. Col.
J. G. DEGREES was at the last munich
pal election in Austin elected Mayor by
avote more than twice that received by
the Democratic nominee, Gen. Steele,
and the Republican candidate, Major
Purnell, and at the time the alleged
cause of inellglbility was fully known
to theNoters. The attorney general
was solicited subsequently to bring
suit as the law provides, by quo aoar-
rantO, to test the mayors eligibility.
He refused to act, and the county at
torney, after nursing like solicitation
it is understood, is very generally ac-
ceptsble to the people, but some strong
personal and political antsgonisms, and
the opportunity to manufacture small
amount of political capital, together,
have brought out an influential combi-
nation of Republicans and Democrats
pledged to investigate his qualifications
in the courts"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-02-19

Plner, of the Bonham Neeos, having
declined to be candidate for the
Legislature, the Age says: ''Mr. Piner,
we imagine, would be in no great dam
ger of being elected if he were can
didste. The Democracy of Fannin
county, if We are correctly advised, do
not regard Mr.. Piner as an eminent
statesman"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-02-19

T0lleATE No. ReaufIfG cOiOFed Picture
find. Sendstamp for package. ABBEY. BualoN.Y.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-02-19

1, j. TO often and perhsgs too tTuy
arzued THAI such msn sre .nf forwstc
Tor legislators ss viii be willing 70 ae-
cept the position merely fer the Dig
nifty and prestige the position gi7es.
Hence, men of lower grade OF intel
.igencF, utterly incapable of succeed
ing in the everyday sfI4irs RI iife, ar
sent 20 b. csPiral Of eree- s-a-e. ard
have placed n t4els ir.i-'ae pTr party
aud hDeFty Il an Intelligent . t''U-
eocy. THeEe Is No pzT-uu eTcJgr
aging remuf e5a1vs inouctmept he'd
out, aHd c)as. qleEtly men of SUMO
sense, of worth, Of oxscuavs II !egls-
l3nve ability, retU-se the huuCTs, ard
weak, crafty indiviou.ls as uns the
role which shOu q b alone given 10
the b!evest aad hes, IF the
States CT z.ns. T. may be thst
the patriotism which characterized
the meH Of GARNER times has died out,
grown obsolete in the glsre and glitter
OF modern ambitions. II this be the
case, let VS. learn "A: once to meet the
downward tendency. by the mast avail
able means at hand. Make the induce
ment sufficient To interest abe end
competent nen; Offer fof Legislators
such an amount OF MONEY a. wi! it,
duce responsible, vigorous intcilecjs u
devote their t me and capacities to the
making of laws governing great en-
piTe state. II msy be sad common
ttry on the civilization and rapid prog
ress Of which We boast II bid for ru-
lers with an offer OF gold, but some
hing mus be done; in fee,
an Intelligent legislature would find
task not unworthy Of their best ef-
forts is undoing what has been done
for several years past. Laws once
passed must be enforced, whether
they grow out of ignorance and super
sutiou, or spring from legitimate
sources OF intelligence and patriotism.
An appeal to the courts Is possible,
but where would the end be if we are
to plunge into such en- lless litigation
to get rid of every petty grievancel
Would it not be infinitely better, and
certainly more practicable to avoid
errors than 10 correct mistakes! Then
let US as dernier resort, buy men to
represent us by offers of gold, If other
wise we are to be governed by rabble
of idiotic substitutes.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-02-19

The editor of the Hesperian- Gazette
needs Draining since he wrote the fol-
lowing paragraph: "The majority of
the politicians in Texas, like George
Francis Train, are combining themselves
to q goober-nut diet with the expecta-
ton of fatteping the brain and being
ultimately crowned with goober-nato-
rial honoTs."
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-02-19

The KAufmAn TSuses. touching upon
the shortcomings of Legislatures, says.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-02-19

The Tyler Courier says: "There is
talk of running Col. Sid Coleman of
Marshall for lieutenant governor, and
in our opinion better man for the po-
sition cannot be found. He is man
who believes in honest government and
the protection of the rights of the peo-
pie against corrupt combinations.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-02-19
WANTED.
M CODY & JEMIsoN.
COTTON FACTORS
AND
hoIesale cera
aTparU ory-.-o,

To prevent errors snd preysnt dsprsdations
ana snbetttutio1s IN The presses, We have al
90 fons weighed On arrivals and defaiIed weight
and classification advised before selling. We
gneraates arrival weights nnd retain them u
oar account sales unless otherWise ngroed %
ta1d1n
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-02-19

The Tyler Enquirer will probably
soon be able to correct the following:
''The Houston Telegram develops more
blindness and ignorance of state affairs
than any other paper in Texas, and
rarely ever correcis its false utterances. !"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-02-19
DRY GOODS.
LIME.

Lime, per barrel (bulk. 81 90
Rosendale cement, per
Narrel. .............. 8 80
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
wHoLEsALE LIQUORS.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-07-01
@. "That was his idea of what wa.
coming to him

@. "That was his idea of what was
coming to him?''
"A. Yes, SIR"
All this, be it remembered, occurred
after the investigation had begun-af-
ter James A. Garfield had sworn that
he "never owned, received, or agreed
to receive any stock of the Credit Mo-
bilier or of the Union Pacific Railroad,
nor any dividends or profits arising
from either of them"
And after Garfield had sworn to this
falsehood, a Republican committee of
the House of Representatives, made
up of his own political and personal
friends, and with Judge Poland, of
Vermont,a as its chairman branded him
forever as bribe taker and perjurer
in these blasting words - '---
He (Garfield)s agreed with Mr..
Ames to take ten shares of Credit Mo.
bifier stock, but did not pay for the
same. Mr.. Ames received the 80 per
cent dividend in bonds, and sold them
for 81 per cent. and also received the
| 60 per cent cash dividend. which, to-
gether with the price of the stock and
interest, left balance of 1929. This
sum was paid over to Mr.. Garfield by
a check on the Sergeant-at-Ar
The Credit MObilier shattered good
many regulations; but 1t left no char.
lacters worse damaged than those OF
Schuyler Colfax and James A. Garfield
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-07-01
.. :. ANDREW JOHNSON, President



'ii After the presentation of the name
of General Hancock in the Democratic
National Convention John W.Forney,
q Republican Of National renown, sent
to Mr.. Dougherty the following elo-
quent dispatch: : ., asa ..4 ...gl H.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa. June 24.-To
DANIEL DoUGHERTY, Member OF Con-
vention, Cincinnati; 1 congratulate
you, dear old friend, on your great
speech in favor Of the living hero OF
Gettysburg, the Murat of Pennsyiva.
mia, and il nominated at Cincinnati for
President would deliver this great
Commonwealth from the terrible curse
that has polluted it's fair fame, des-
troyed the hopes of it's young men.
and enriched its insolent poliiicians.
1t will be welcome to hundreds OF
Thousands of Democrats who regard
Grants sacrifice at Chicago, the IN.
speakable ingratitude of the age, and
it will consolidate North aud South in
the holy bonds of fraternal peace aud
prosperity. l embrace you. '-i' -zi'1 Z
/. 81 @ ~ ' JOHN w. FoRNEY.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-07-01

States the candidate defeated at the polls was
declared to be President. and for the first time
in American. history the will of the people was
set aside under threatsof military violence,
strucka deadly blow to our system OF represent
alive government.5 The Democratic party, to
preserve the country from the horrors of a civil
war. submitted for the time in firm and patri-
otic faith that the people would punish this
crime in 1885, This issue precedes and dwsrfs'
every other. 1t inspires more sacred duty
upon the people of the Union than ever address
ed the consciences of a nation of freemen.
Ninth. The resolution of Samuel j. Tilden
not again to be II candidate for the exalted place
to which he was elected by AZ majority of his
countrymen. and from which he was excluded
by the leaders of the Republican party, is
eeiEed- by the -pem0cra zthe- Knitted States
with deep sensibility. and they declare their
confidence in his wisdom. patriotism and in
tegrty. mistaken by the assaults of the com
mon enemy and they further assure him that
he is followed into the retirement he has chosen.
fer himself by the sympathy and respect of his
fellow-citizens. who regard him one who hy
eleyatin& the standard of the public morality
and adorning and purifying the public service
merits the lasting gratitude of his country and
his party. Ai-F O lesFa' -a~ 'u -iS1-iS s.
Tenth. Free ships and a living chance for
American ships upon the seas. On the land no
DISCRIMINATION in favor OF transportation lines
corporations or monopolies.
Eleventh. An amendment of the Burlingame
treaty. No more Chinese imm igration except
for travel, education and foreign commerce.
| apl therein carefully guarded. is.l f,. .sii
Twelfth. Public money and public credit for
public purposes solely, and public lands for
actual settlers. '4'' '' % -i
p Thirteenth. The Democratic party is the
friend of labor and the laboring man., and
pledges itself to protect him alike against the
cormorants and commune. . t
| Fourteenth. We congratulate the country
upon the honesty and thrift OF Democratic
COM gress. which has reduced the pnblic expend
itures SO. 600 100 year. upon the continu alton
| of prosperity at home and the National honor
abroad. and above all upon the promise of such
q change in the administration of the Govern
4 ment as insures us genuine and lasting reform
! in every department OF the public service q.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-07-01

to two Senators, is represented by one.
The seat of the other is filled by del
egate from a band of outlaws long
since deposed-some to fatten upon
the Federal treasury, and some to eat
the bread of exile e
The years that have passed since the
theft Of the Presidency have been
years of plenteous harvests. The la
Dor of the husbandman has reaped a
tickled with the hoe and has laughed
with the harvest. The benison of the
Most High has been upon us, and the
opportunities afforded by his gracious
favor wisely employed in the ecolro4
oHlies of successive Democratic Con-
crosses, have made possible that par
tial- measure of resumed payment of
the National floating debt AND that
equalization of values called by the
Republican party the :. resumption of
specie payments" But the new pros
perities awakened by the foreign de-
mand aud the abundant domestic pro-
duct, were gifts to the American. peo-
pie from q higher source than any
agency of the Republican party No.
soldiers kept the peace of the cornF
fields no returning boards canv vassed
the wheat sheaves ;lnO supervisors or
deputy marshals assisted at the gath
erings into the garners; no electoral
commission gave its blessing to the
harvest. They were tile fruits of labor
1.-The generous gifts of the laborer of
him who is the largest, benefacter in
society, the high priest of the Demo-
cratic hierarchy. =.
We have been spared one great dam
ger. in Since the Sth day of J une, 1880,
it has been certain that the usnrper
will not be immediately followed by.
the monarch. But the third term is
postponed, not averted, and the real
danger is not in the third term SO
much as in the Republican party,
which makes the third term possible.
Bonaparte did not crown himself EN-
perOr until BOnapartism had corrupted
France. When more than three-fifths
of any political party invoke a 4" savior
of society,"" that party is already so
poisoned with imperialism that 1t has
become itself a menace to the Repub-
lie, far more formidable than any mis-
chief it processes to fear or any danger
it was organized to repel. The remedy
gentlemen, for this and for all other
Ills of State is in eternal vigilance.
This is at once the price and the pro-
tector of liberty. This vigilance, al
ready newly quickened among the
people from whom you come, contin-
ued here and hereafter, is sure TO bring
victory to the Democratic principle
and the Democratic candidates. VIC
tory so full of hope for the Republic
that even the melancholy days Of
November" shall be radiant with joy,
and on the wings Of the stormy winds
of March shall be waited blessings.
The speaker was frequently enthu-
siastically applauded. =
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-07-01

A PHILADELPHIA. telegram to the
Cincinnati Gazette, dated the 25th,
asserts that Pennsylvania cannot be
carried for Garfield unless Don. Cam
eron is retained at the head of the Re-
publican National Committee, and he
is hesitating and sulking. -Itis little
strange that, the very men who were
SO fierce for deposiDg Cameron in the
early days of the Chicago Convention
should now be down upon their knees
before him imploring him, to save
them from utter annihilation. .s. -
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-07-01

The arguments used against the Re-
publican candidates by the Democratic
papers have been taken almost wholly
from Republican sources. tits little
that the truly good party or
gans have SO poor an opinion of their
own ptteranoes, though given to the
public but a few months or years ago.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-07-01

- James A. GarfielPs case was even
| worse. To the-evidence of his corrup-
tion and perjury was added evidence
of an attempt on his part to suborn
perjury. His cash dividend, paid to
MIN June 10, 1868, by Oakes Ames,
amounted to $329. After the investi-
cation begun he went to Ames and
besOught him to let this payment " go
as loan," and when Ames had reftls-
ed to perjure himself to save him, he
made figures to show that Ames owed
him So, 400 of the bribe money!!
Oakes Ames testified as follows:
@. You may state whether, in con-
versation with you, Mr.. Garfield claims
las he claimed before us-that the on
ly transaction between you was bpr-
rowing $500" ..'-.
with III me.S No. SIR he a'0 not clam 'p''
@. estate how he does claim it with
you-what was said? State all that
occurred in conversation between
YOU" .....
A. cannot remember half of it:
have had two or three interviews
with Mr.. Garfield he wants to put it
on the basis of 0 Joan"
@. "What did you say to him in
reference to that state of the case?n .
A.. "I stated to him that he never
asked me to lend him any money; that
7 never knew he wanted to borrow any.
I did not know he was short, made
q statement to him showing the trans
action and what there was due on it
that deducting the bond dividend and
the cash dividend, there was 1929 due
him, for which L had given him a
lend him any money, and never
loaned him any," ...r-... ...-
@. After you made that statement !
what did he state in reply m
II A. 5e He wanted to have it go as a |
l0an." bi...4 -rj ...5 % .ae @
. Q. Did he claim that it was in
NO, he did not" 90 iitui'-...i'.ia Il
@. Estate all you know in reference
to it.". ,,,s $3.50. f- s.ll as. ,.sa- . -v
:, A. ~ told him he knew very well
1t was d dividend; made out state
In one conversation he admitted it, and
said, as near as L can remember, there |
was.$a, 400 due in stock and bonds he
made little memorandum of 81 900,
and 81, 400, and as recol llect said there
was ST goo of Union Pacific stock,
81 900 of Credit Mobilier stock, and
s4O0 of stock or bonds, do not recol-
lect what" ..... ,....... .-
- @. "Have you the memorandum
that Mr.. Garfield madeW 80"
A. 81 have the figures that he
made" e.- -=.... z.+-
Paper in Mr.. Garfield's handwriting
was shown to the COMMITTEES, confirm
ing figures rs follows
81 ,GO
oa ,,4l l@-1 1,4vO .a iaao en-
l
$2,4OO
@. "YOu say that these figures were
made by Mr.. Garfield?"
"A. 8 Yes, SIR" 1 ~ As9 ffe.ss
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-07-01

PENNsYLvANIA politicians say that
Hancock will certainly carry that
State. The feuds, in the Republican,
party and the disaffection of the Grant
men will end in bringing about that
result, but the great popularity OF
General Hancock with the soldier
element will make it certain.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-07-01

On tie asti. of November, 1867,
while General Hancock was command
or Of the Fifth Military District, with
headquarters at New Orleans. he issued
a general order in which he declared
1.-The right of trial by jury, the babeas
corpus, the liberty of the press, the
freedom of speech, and the natural
rights of property must be preserved" !"
But the Republican politicians de-
clare that though hs is q good and
brave General he is no statesman.
Nevertheless it viii be observed that
even when clothed with most absolute
power he remembered that the country
had constitution which wasxlesigned
to protect even the humblest of its cit
jzens. n ssFe ss'a. .a s4l