The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-04-08
TEXAS POLITICS..

The Democrats of Rains county, in
convention assembled, resolved unsni-
mously that I'VE cheerfuIly indorse the
administration OF his excellency Gov
ernor O ~ Roberts, and We believe
that his reelection TO his present POSI-
ton would be but upholding an hon.
est and faithful administration.
The Erpositor thinks the late grange
organ Ia getting further and further
away from the farmers. Ia Re-
ferring to the Examiners hosting
the name of Lang for governor, it de-
clsres: s'The ex-grange organ is on q
cold trail this time. The farmers are
solid for Roberts. 10 fact, everybody
in the state bnt a few political asplrants
and soreheads are enthusiastic for the
Old Alcalde. Governor Roberts will
not attend the reception OF Grant at
Galveston. The old man is sensible
about everything.
The Cass County Crescent evidently
thinks, as does the STATESMAN, that it
would have been no particular credit
to the Governor of Texas to trot eff to
Galveston to stand on the wharf for
hours waiting to walk up by the side of
Major Tom Ochiltree and welcome Gen.
Grant to Texas. IL says: 1.-THE Old
Alcslde, with his $14 suit and cob pipe,
has but little taste for grand displays
OF limitations of royalty. He is sensI-
BILE on that point. Grant ought to be
treated with respect because he is an
American general, but he has no right
20 expect people to worship him, as
they are trying to dc In some sections"
The Times, noticing the presence OF
Hon. ]. W. Throckmorton in Dallas,
and the fact that many people desire
to see him again in public harness,
rays of this distinguished gentleman:
1.-THE state has never had purer or
more devoted public servant. In ev-
cry position that he has ever been
called to Gil his course has shown that
he had ohly one object-to serve faith
fully and we'll the State Of Texas and
to advance her best interests. His
past services entitle him to the most
distinguished honors that the state can
confer. The next legislature will be
called upon to elect United States
senator. The Times does not hesitate
to express its preference for Governor
Throckmorton for this position and TO
indulge in the earnest hope that Texas
may honor herself by honoring him
with seat In that honorable body"
The Sulphur Springs Gazette says:
"The Dallas Times wants Governor
Roberts for governor again, aud John
II. Cochran of Dallas for lieutenant
governor. Cochran was one OF the
leaders Of the opposion to Governor
Roberts administration in the last leg
islature, and 9 Roberts Cochran slate
would indicate that the WlEe-pullers
were at work. Cochran is one Of those
progressive fellows, like Charlie Stew
art, who wants TO spend more money
every year than the state u able
to AFFORD, and he and Governor
Roberts on the same ticket would |
look little singular. Either Governor
Roberta in hls pay-as-you-go policy, or |
those who sought to break him down
in the last legislature are right. The |
majority Of the people Of Texas be-
lieye that Roberts and his friends In |
the Legislature were right. To their
wisdom and prudence is sttributabIs
the present healthy condition OF the
state finances. Then, why should any
1ne think for . moment ofpiscing men |
IN power who most bitterly opposed