The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1881-02-17
rec Of the Herald.

AUSTIN, TRxAs, Feb. IL, 1881.
The week which is just closing has been
an unusually active one here, and the wealth
er has been of such a delightful character as
to afford every person an opportunity 10 get
around and enjoy fully the time and occa.
sion.
There was fret the grand lodge of the Odd
Fellows, bringing representatives. from all
over Texas to swell that special class of hui
mainly already here; then as consequence
csme the balls and entertainments by the
citizens for the ediflcation and amusement of
the visitors. The members of the fraternity
present at this time are unusually gentle
nianly and fine looking men, and shone to
their best advantage at the grand ball given
TO them on Tuesday night last by the resident
Odd Fellows.
The report telegraphed you will hardly
give an adequate conception of the magni-
tude of the Affair." The immense stage of
Turner's hall Yves crowded with musicia ms,
the capacious hall was densely throngsd with
dancers sud spectators, and four tables were
spread with over three hundred plates, and
every one occupied. Such tremendous en-
tertainment of the kind has not been wit
messed in Anstin before, and the entire night
was devoted to gallantry, feasting and
revelry. Added to this we have had dra-
matte troupe performing nightly to crowded
houses-mask and fancy balls, and eutersain-
ments of varied character at the ssyumsa-
enc Of which, anticipated as an event of
special interest, occurs TO night at the insti-
fulton for the blind, and which the governor,
heads of departments, LEADING officials and
members of the legislature will attend, it
having beens specially given to them.
In tbe matter Of the legislature the senate
is most fortunately constituted as to ability
and to hsrmony Of feeling. There is too
much individuality about the house to per-
init anything like harmony, and this seriously
retards Legislation there.
fear that we will have nothing done in
the matter OF the normal schools increase, at
least this is the present disposition, and l
think the senate committee will report adj
versely to it.
Although the senate was so unanimous on
the woman employment bill Of Senator
Houston, there are many members of the
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will make but few speeches, fancy. to de-
fend their course, yet in their galantry and
chivalry will vote quietly and silently in the
opposition. Let the ayes and noes be called
and let the names be recorded.
There has been an impression put out
by interested parties that the governor
had expressed opposition to the redstrict-
ing of the state in the apportionment under
the new census, and that he would most
probably veto bill for such re-districting.
am authorized TO state that he has not so
expressed himself at all. On the contrary,
he says If the people, if the legislature so de-
termine, then why not so let it be? He can
see no objection to it whatever. But some
members contend that there will not be
enough time for the business this session.
The truth is it can be done in short order il
members will go at once to work on it.
North Texas should urge its repre-
sentatives to push the import
ant business vigorously without
delay. We must not wait to take the
chances for SPECIAL session next summer.
If an extra session is to be called, which
rest assured will be the case, it will be done
Immediately on the heels Of the adjourn
ment of this one. So believing the legisla-
ture will adjourn on the Goth day. and will
expect to be convened on the following, as
the mass of unfinished business now on
hand is immense, but the members will not
remain at $500 per day when they can get
$500, and which indeed they should have.
This state is too large, and so is the popula-
ton, its interests too multitudinous and var
led to have only go days session bi.ennially.
Concerning tho university bill there are
some objections to it by the house, mainly,
| hnWeuar IN tho NJ IN, or, alauea in snma
urging the same argument about scandal
aud al unit sphere for woman" as they
urge about their employment as clerks in the
departments. l remember when the identical
argument used to be preferred in New Or
leans about lady holding situation In the
postoffice and the mint etc., while to day
some of the most efficient clerks are of the
most el'g CANT of our southern ladies filling
those positions, and ara thus supporting
Otherwise helpless children and sged
mothers. This "chivalry' argument is
not only threadbare, but has been torn
to taiters and shre'is by existing facts. The
real truth of the business is that many young
men and Others are afraid of being thrown
out of position, and politicians curry favor
with those who have votes to give. or who
can control ward elections As surely IS
shines the sun, as surely as black slavery
went down, just so surely will this woman
slavery be abolished, and the plea of ''chivsl-
~" in the one case and Humanity" ip the
other. will lie and rot side by side. The
world moves, and Gallileo lived 10 tri-
umph.
Every effort will be made by our repre-
sentatives here 10 secure branch Of
the supreme court for Dallas II il
shall be determined 10 sectionslize
IL | have every reason 70 believe that the
larger portion OF southern and ws.ern
Texas representatives will cooperate With US
in the movement Mr.. Daniels is 10 receipt
Of the Dallas memorial, but he thinks the
time for lie presentation Is not yet oppOrune,
as The judiciary bill has not thus far passed
either house.
An amusing piece Of legislative legerdemAin
occurred in thesenate day oTtwo ago. a GER
tain ssnAtor from the piney district was srgu-
ings measure with the utmost vehenence, and
when / remarked 10 friend the fact Of his
apparent hard work, the latter replied, Il
suppose be fesrt the fate Of his measure y
Not At al. i replied; be knows the senste
VII pass bis bill almost unanimously, but ne
is taking nov for his constituents. or 70 her
himself. as he viii havs bis speech Published
IN his home paper, and then viii 20 bsck
ard contend that ]. was his Cverp0verng
oInnunroa ard rfI..rfs fhat did the nuEiree-.