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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27
The Woman Suffragists at the National
Capital.
WASHINGTON. ID. g.. Jan. 18th. 1ss1

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 18th, 1881.
Those whose memory of Wash
ington affairs spans a decade must
look with surprise, in many cases
mingled with apprehension, at the
incredible change manifested in
public feeling towards the woman
suffrage movement during that
period. To any such. the unexcep-
tionably elegant and intelligent
audience jammed into Lincoln hall
on Tuesday morning to witness the
opening of the thirteenth annual
convention of the suffragists, was a
revelation. The memory needs not
to take a stride very many
years backward to behold the
time when such an occasion
would have been signal for
gathering of the "rag-tag and bob
tail' clans to enjoy the fray, when
the tongues of the avowedly respec-
table were loosed in unmitigated
denunciation, and the newspaper
reporter was present only 10 bur-
lesque the participants. Then ladies.
whose consciences were regulated
by Mrs. Grundy, would have re-
scented an invitation to such Il place
with indignation; yesterday they
were out in full force. Then men,
possessed with the spirit of ridicnle
went. as they themselves averred,
"iust to see the circus" Yesterday the
greatest of them were there because
they felt an interest in watching the
proceedings of q movement which
has, at least, reached respectable
proportions, aud compels fair
hearing.
The convention was announced to
meet at half past ten this morning,
and when that hour arrived, '.stand-
ingroom only" was to be had.
The American flag was draped i'll
patriotic profusion around the back
and sides of the stage, and the wo-
manly instinct which we suppose to
be dead in the souls of this ashrlek-
ing sisterhood cropped out in the
abundance of floral decoration, which
transformed the stage into bower.
Prominently in the middle of the
platform was placed the portrait of
Lucretia Mott, in respect to whom
the opening session was a memorial
service Dotted about among the
ladies on the platform were several
noted gentlemen. A deep silence
pervaded the audience as Mrs Eliz-
abeth Cady Stanton arose to deliver |
the eulogy on her dead friend-even |
breathing was audible. Mrs. |
Stanton IS very old lady now. Her
head is crowned with hair like driv- |
en- snow, her figure portly, but her |
voice has all the strength of Wig
orous prime full and low, it filed |
the entire hall with her earnest |
tones. Her able address was purely
Since the death of |
the stout-hearted little quaker wo-
man, whose loss she so deplOred,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

THE Woman's Suffrage AssOoia-
ton has been doing Washington,
and il is told how its members al
tempted to take the Senate. Sena-
tor Mcdonald wanted II new stand
ing committee appointed to cUa-
slider the question of woman sul-
frage. Facing him in the gallery
were crowd of suffragists headed
by Susan Il. Anthony. and they were
apparently there to intimidate the
Senate, for one of them remarked,
on going upstairs Il should like TO
see the man who will dare to object
to Senator McDOnald's motion with
this body looking him in the face ;"
and so they supposed. But Senator
Davis. of West Virginia, would not
quail. and the resolution was re-
ferred To the Committee on Rules.
During the brief discussion attend
ing the matter, Senator COnkling
made some satrical demand to have
this woman suffrage question dis
posed of, but the women in the gal
lery took the Apollo of New York
to be i'll earnest, and smiled sweetly
on him as they applauded him, and
the Senator first looked surprised
and then bowed his naughty head
and smiled.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

THE excess of population in GER
tain portions of Ireland is admitted
to constitute one OF the difficulties
in dealing with the Irish land ques-
ton, and Mr.. Parnell desires to
this by transferring the peasantry
from the barren tracts of Connaught
to the fertile lowlands. The total
area of waste and uncultivated
lands of Ireland is set down at about
4,653.551 acres. In 1841 the amount
was 6,295,735 acres; in 1851, 5,023, 1884
acres. AT least 100000 of that re
naming has been pronounced ire
claimable. Nearly one-half of the
irreclaimable area has been brought
under cultivation or turned into
pasture. Of the nearly 100000
acres which are, in theory, reclaima-
BILE, the Times concludes that at is
most improbable that any state
managed scheme would not result
in heavy loss" Why not trv the
virtues of Texas soil2
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

ELEVEN states elected L. s. Sena-
tors on the 18th. or these nine are
Republicans and two are Democrats.
Connecticut elected Gen. Hawley;
Indiana, Gen. Bon Harrison; Massa-
chusetts returns Senator Dawes;
Maine elected Eugene Hale: Michi-
gan, Mr.. COnger; Minnesota re-
elects Senator Mcmillan: Missouri
re-elects Senator COckrell; Della
ware returns Senator Bayard; New
York elects Mr.. Plat; Ohio sends
Secretary sherman, and Florida re-
turns Senator Jones. In Wisconsin
the Republicans chose Mr.. Sawyer,
insuring his election. In the states
of West Virginia, Nebraska, Ten
nessee and Pennsylvania the legisla-
lures are so divided between candi-
dates that no election has vet been
reached. In Pennsylvania and Ne
braska Republicans will, no doubt
be elected. West Virginia will I'M
doubtedly choose a Democrat, while
the result in Tennessee is involved in
doubt. Should the Republicans sue
ceed in getting Senator from Tenn
essee it will give them coutrol Of the
next Senate; should the Democrats
get the Senator the organization of
the next Senate will depend upon
Mr.. Mahone's vote.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

THE most interesting census re-
turns, from one point of view, are
those of the Territory of Alaska, re-
turns from which have been pub
lished in the New York Herald.
Southeastern Alaska, where the
white sediments are, is estimated to
have population of 1896. Western
Alaska, which contains only IA
white persons, nearly all men, has
a population Of.23,750, making u to-
tai for the Territory of over 10000.
The whites number only about one
per cent. of the whole. The indus
tries of Western Alaska are really
very valuable. Sea offers alone
yielded last year about 100000, and
100000 fur seals over one million dol
lars. A great quantity of valuable
furs from land animals is also col
lected annually, and the fisheries are
of growing Importance. Quite a
large trade is carried on with San
Francisco, from which the chief sup
plies Of food and tobacco aTe OBJ
tanned.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

IT begins to look as if the Tilden
clique really entertain the idea of
pushing the old man for the Demo-
cratic presidential nomination in
1884. The organs speak OF the
wonderful Improvement in Til
denis health. He is mentioned as
living quietly at Greystone, ECKER
cising freely, eating heartily of
brain food. and is in the hands of a
masseuT, whose manipulation, so re-
juvenating to old men, has given
strength to the veteran statesman,
and almost made of him a new man
physically" In the same connec-
ton the probability of Tilden run
ming against Grant four years hence
is spoken of.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

The funding bill came up in the
House at Washington, on the 18th,
the question being on agreeing TO
amendments reported from the COM
mittee of the whole. All were
agreed TO excepting that providing
that the secretary of the treasury
shall pay on bonds accruing during
1881 all silver dollars and all the gold
over $4,000, 900 now in the treasury
for redemption purposes before any
of the bonds or certificates authoriZ-
ed by the bill shall be issued. This
was stricken out and the bill passed
by vote of yeas 1856, nays l25.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27
a 81. LouIs .peeiaI. dated WASH.

a ST. LOUIS special, dated Wash
ington, January 20. says:
Gen. W. Il. Sherman has not much
regard for the prophecies and wOuld
not hesitate to lobby through any
scheme i'm which he might be inter
ested. He gave evidence of this in
the F'itZ John Porter case, when he
sat behind his old enemy and
prompted him in his fOur-days
TRADE. Now Logan wants to pat
Grant on the retired list and give
the President the right to put HIM
in command Of the armies whenever
an exigency requiring his services
may arise. Sherman cannot stand this
and again he resorts To personal
solicitation 10 accomplish his ends.
He has begun To- call on Democratic
members of the Senate and on some
members ofthe Senate Military Com
mittee, urging them to vote against
the Logan bill. Ii is said
that the Republicans, learning of
this. determined 10 take advantage
of the three Democratic members
of that committee and adopt the
bill. They have majority Of two
i'll the committee with one of the
three Democrats absent. The two
Democrats who are present can pre-
vent this by remaining away from
the committee meeting, but they are
said TO have determined not To do
it. Sherman imagines that he has
established sort of claim TO the
good offices of the Democratic sena-
tors because he has been willing 10
insist that justice should be done TO
General Ord. He urged this and
begs for votes. Democrats are dis
inclined to vote for the Grant bill
on its merits, and do not need to be
urged by Sherman.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27
The Wonderful Properties Of "Sedalhs- de- India, i
and How 10 Properly Use Il.
Facts of Importance for All Regarding a
New Discovery.

The mortality statistics of this country
show that great proportion of deaths
arise from Heart Disease. But aside from
the fatality which attends il. the incon-
venienee and suffering which even the
first stages bring make il necessary to
take prompt measures for relief. Un-
doubleday the greatest remedy of mod
ern times for curing diseases of the Heart
is "Sedatine-de-India," which is accom-
plIshing such wonderful results and at
tracing so much attention. This great
remedy possesses Ingredients specially
designed for all the numerous troubles OF
the Heart. The combination is the re-
suit Of long and careful experiment, and
il can be safely asserted that when taken
in time II will cure in every case. Do you
ever have Nightmare, oppressed feeling
in the side or breast, Irregular Action,
ThroDbing, Jumping, Fluttering, Mo-
mentary Stopping, Slow Circulation of
the BlOodY These are all symptoms of
Heart Disease. Those who are suffering
and have never tried it, should do so at
once; those who have ever tried it do not
need TO be urged to do SO again. If your
Druggist has not got ii, send one doAar
and fifty cents to our address and il will
be mailed TO you. Sole agents in Amer
lea, Lobdell Chemical Co., st. Louis, Mo.
For sale in Austin by J. W. Graham.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

A GERMAN correspondent of the
Pall-MaH Gazette writes that finan-
cial distress in Germany is becom-
ing extreme. Selling prices and
land rents are falling frightfully
low. The result is that debtors OH
mortgage cannot pay the interest
on their debts, and are dispossessed
and their property is frequently
sold at half the values they had
some time ago. Scarcity of money
is given as the only good reason for
this distress.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

THE Senate of the Sixteenth
Legislature, experimental with q
shorthand reporter to take down
proceedings and debates. One OF
the most accomplished stenograph-
ers in the state was employed, and
after few days the work was aban-
doned. One man cannot do this
work, and no good stenographer will
perform such service at less than SO
per day. The taking down and
writing out of stenographic reports
will cost $50 or $50 per day, and the
printing of stenographic reports is
past computation. 1t encourages
long debates, aud the committees
are worked to death in the short time
consequently allowed them for
labor. 1t IL. all in all. most expen-
sive luxury.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

Carl Schurz is credited with the
purpose of writing an Endymionic
work 80 soon as he drops from the
cabinet. In this he is to embody the
results of his observations of men
and politics in this country, and put
such opinions as he does not feel it
.nprudent to express in the mouths
of his characters Ii he will tell half
that he has seen he will make more
out of his literary venture than Lord
Beacousfeld, but he probably won't
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

The bill regulating the practice
OF medicine, surgery and pharmacy,
curing defects in the present law
and requiring prescription clerks to
produce diplomas or stand an ex-
animation in pharmacy, should be-
come law. In we are to be killed
let it be done by properly authenti-
Gated agents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27
MEMBERS of the House should

MEMBERS of the House should be
careful that the schemers do not
rush n measuse through whereby
the journals will cost as much, and
probably more, as we have shown in
the case the Senate, than the same
will cost in a newspaper. II such a
measure should be adopted, then
each member will want number of
daily newspapers, as has always
been the custom, and thus the ex-
pense viii be double what it should
be under legitimate contract.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

PRINCE BISMARCK is busy just
now with philanthropic ideas. He
is absorbed in plan for establish
ing a general insurance scheme for
workmen, which will at the same
time serve the purpose of a super
anuation fund for those whom ILL
ness or old age render incapable of
working.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

And now some of the Republican
organs are vainly attempting to
prove that General Grant has in his
lifetime declined something. They
might as well attempt to prove that
any man in Texas would refuse the
Q. s. Senatorship.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

SENATOR BAyARD has been elect
ed to his third Senatorial term, and
there must, certainly. be few Of any
party who object to the result. He
Is one Of the uncommon men Of the
times, who Is regarded by dispas-
sionate political foes as more valua-
bic to the country than to party, un-
less party..is most served by serving
eoantry best, and his election to
another term viii be the cause of
general congratulation
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

THE St.Louis cotton exchange has
declared against the consolid alton
of the big telegraph companies, and
has appointed committee to con-
fer with the New York Cotton Ex-
change as to the feasibility of
building a new line in opposition to
the combination. A resolution fav-
osing the conduct Of telegraphic
business by the government was
not adopted, the vote being close.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27
NcKiuney Advocate q

Mckinney Advocate; The Gal
weston Neses copies from the Little
Rock, Arkansas, State Gazette, an
article Of fulsome fiatterY to Sena-
tor Maxey- The favoritism of the
Gazette is accounted for in the fact
that its proprietor is one of the chief
Star Route mail contractors.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

THE vote on the printing resolu-
ton. while there are number OF
members who voted on conviction,
looks a little like partisanism on
more than one point. In fact, one
prominent member stated as much in
reference to his vote. Some of tins
partisanism dates back to Republi-
can issues; some two years back;
and some of it is traceable, prob
ably, TO immediate causes. But we
live under a free government, and
there is a deal of fun in these little
political episodes.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

Mr.. L. L. SMITH, of Terrell, writes
that great interest is felt in the race
for the Uuited States senstorship;
that he has lately travelled in other
states, and he found great desire ex-
pressed everywhere to see Throck-
morton sent from Texas, At Terrel
il is said, feeling is red-hot for
Throckmorton.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27
INSURANCE NOTICING. 24a

UEFA hIMLNT OF
INSURANCE, STATISTICS AID HIsTogY,
AUSTIN, Texas, January II, 1881.
ThIs certi1es that tue EAST TEXAS FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY OF Tyler, Tcxas.
having complied with all the requirements oi
law relating 10 Insurance Companies In the
State, and having exhibited n certificate from
the Comptroller Of Public Accounts showing
payment of the State occupation tax for one
year from the LIST day Of January, 1881, IL hereby
authorized To pursue the bu.inesF OF FIRE and
marine insurance throughout the State from the
lsf day OF January, 1881, To the 3ist day Of De
eember, 1881, upon payment Of snch further tax
To county and municipal corporations la which
qnired by law.
In testimony whereof heTeuuto sign my
name and snix the impress Of my on
H. 8. eial seal, the day and date 1rst above
written. v. .. KING,
COmmieeioner.
CASTLES 3 CHADWICK,
jazz 3w Agents, Austin, Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

HEREToFoRE the consideration of
bond bills has been the absorbing
question in Texas legislatures. 1t is
certainly most agreeable that such
consideration belongs alone to the
past.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

THE Erening Light, published by
Clifford Il Newcomb, San Antonio,
made its appearance on the 2lst.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

THE French nation is in such q
prosperous condition that the rev
enues exceed the wants of the gov
eminent, and taxation is to be re-
duced to the extent of about $685.
600 600
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

NERVOUS DEBILITY. Vital Weak
ness, Prostitution from Overwork or in
discretion, is radically and promptly
cured by est. James Vitalic Pills." They
renew the vigor of youth and are posi-
tive cure for Spematorrhea, Impotency,
Sexual debility, etc. Price one dollar and
fifty cents per box, sent by mail by the
sole agents, Lobdell Chemical Co., ST.
Louis, Mo. For sale in Austin by J. W.
Graham. ja26 dkw1y
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

IKE Missouri Legislature, seeing
the faults of the contract system for
doing public printing, is going 10
re-establish the election of a public
printer.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

GENERAL GRANT has been elect
ed president, and Gen. Joseph E.
Johnston one of the vice-presidents
of the Worlds Fair, to be held in
New York.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27
NOTICE

Is hereby given that win apply, during the
session of the next Legislature OF the state Of
Texas for the passage of a special law granting
me II certificate for six hundred and forty acres
of land as a member o Fisher Il Miler's col
ony ! was a married man and member of said
colony. T. LUTHER
January 4th, 1881. la5 wbt.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

THE gap between the termini of
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
railroad on the east and the South
ern Pacific on the west is less than
fifty miles in extent,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

THE Missouri Legislature is going
to stop any insurance company
from doing business that refuses to
loan money in the state.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

A CONSTITUTIONAL amendment
has been introduced in Congress,
giving the people the privilege of
electing their own pastmasters.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

We can see no reasonable objec-
ton to the proposition of Senator
Davis of West Virginia, urged by
the farmers of that state, that the
Commissioner of Agriculture be
made a member of the cabinet.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

THE election OF q. S. Senator, yes
terday, was quick work. Tie
choice will he ratified in JOINT ses-
sion to-day.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
TIE COLLEGE,

tIillotson's Normal aud CoIIesiAiol
RoR THE coLoRED YOUTH OF TEXAS
Opened for day pupils on Monday, January l.,
and for n limited number of boarding pupils,
one week later, January cath.
QfEKAs: Day Pupils, Per Month
Grammer Department ....-..-......., - 90
Normal and Collegiate 800 .......- 49,. > ~
Boarding Department, intending furnished
room, light and washing .--...... 81. - on
All boarding pupils are required Ia work f0r
the Institution ~ least one hour lsy
All bills, unless by special arrangement, must
be paid in advance.
Needy students can meet part or all Of their
expenses by working in the Industrial depart,
ment. For further information address:
REv. W. 4. BRooEs, A NJ President
jan4SdwmI AusrIS. TyxAs
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THURSDAY ....... JAN. "a, 1881

THE NeicS- Item wants the bill, en-
couraging the boring of artesian
wells, made law.
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NOTICE.

will make application to the present Legis
lature to have passed the bill entitled Gan ao
for the relief of the heirs of John p. Reynolds
deceased" who was massacred at the Alamo II
March, 1886, which bill was reported on favora
bly, at last session. See House journal Of Feb
ruary II, 1879, page 40e.
January ~, 1881 b. d. REYNOLDS.
ia23 dlt&W5tt
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

The United States Senatorial
chapter is related in our full Iegis-
lative reports.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

Senator Sharon, ofNevada, whose
term expires in March, has been a
senator for. six years. During this
period his record as senator, shown
in full. year by year, in the New
York SIM stauds thus.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

NEARLY all Of Judge Reagan's
friends voted for Senator Maxey.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

For which Senator Sharon will
have been paid, at the expiration
of his term. $4,000, without inclu-
ding mileage. That is, he has drawn
from the public pocket for every day
he was in his seat t566O4. Every
petition he has presented has cost
the country in cash $500, and he
has been paid for his speeches at the
rate OF of Si25 a second, $500 a
minute, and s45a. 900 an hour. Sem
ator Fair succeeds Sharon, and Sha-
ron says he bought his election.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-27

Leading to Scientific Investigation and an
Attempt TO Check Its Increase.
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NOTICE.

s. 8. Munger, A. J. Ward and p r Smith
viii apply 70 the Seventeenth Legislature for
relief IN Consideration Of having fnuoduceo and
pat in operation macbiuery for the manufacture
of cotton etc. IN the county q Bsstrop daring
ne Years 1854 and ls65. J. H COLLECT, AT
Austin, TEXAS, January = ISL
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oDe dollars worth OF "BLAcK
3RAuGHIn win save ffr 55lITr Z
Doctors 6ilis
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MANHOOD RESTORED

victim OF early imprudence, causing ner
woes Debility, premature decay, etc, having
tzied in vain every known remedy, has discover
ed simple means Of seifcure, which he vii
send free TO HE feiIow-sudererr. Address J. ID
REEVES, g Chatham stEeet, ny.
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