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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18

POSTMASTER GENERAL JAMES
when interviewed regarding the
rumor that he intended to resign,
became very indignant. He said
were he to leave his Office now, he
would be stoned to death on the
streets, just as Guiteau would be
were he at liberty.-DdltdS Times.
The STATESMAN has, in common
with others, highly commended Mr.
James for what he has done, and tor
what he shows an evident willing
ness TO do in future, in the service
of the government, but we have
never seen fit to regard him as the
Moses of reform. He could not be
such if he so desired. No doubt
Mr.. James means well, but when he
remembers that his efforts are total
ly dependent upon the support OF
the party with which he is acting,
he should not oyerestimate his ca
pacity to right existing wrongs, nor
count too heavily upon the aid he
will receive.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18

Mr.. ID. w. WILDER, in the leading
article in the Kansas Magazine, has
some facts to tell, old and new, con-
corning newspapers. He has been
at the trouble of measuring a quad
ruDle sheet of the New York Herald,
and states among other things, OF
which few newspaper readers are
aware, that the number he has meas
ured contains 100000 ems" while
Mark Twain's new book, an octave
of 5S1 pages, contains only 836,0OC
ems, and that this one copy of the
Herald would make an octave con-
tanning 80 more pages than Twain's
book. Mr.. Wilder adds, that the
price of the book is $3.50, of the pa
per is four cents and for the further
enlightenment of the people who dc
not appreciate big newspapers, and
who may not be familiar with
Twain's books, says, "three copies OF
this quadruple sheet of the daily
Herald would contain fourth more
matter than the common English
Bible, Apocrypha included"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18
Where the Apostles Rest.

Catholic authorities state that the
remains of the apostles of Christ are
now in the following places: Seven
are in Rome-namely, Peter, Philip
James the Lesser, Jude, Bartholo.
NEW, Matthias and Simon. Three
are in the kingdom of Naples, Mat.
thew at Salerna, Andrew at Amalfi
and Thomas at OrtanO. One in
Spain, James the Greater, whose re
mdins are at st. Jago de Compos
tella. OF the body of st. John, the
evangelist, the remaining one of the
twelve, there is no knowledge. The
evangelists, Mark and Luke are also
in Italy-the former at Venice anC
the latter at Padua. st. PauPs re-
mains are also believed to be in
Italy. Peters are, of course, in the
church at Rome, which is called after
him, as are also those of Simon anC
Jude. Those of James the Lesser
and of Philip are in the church o.
the Holy Apostles. Bartholomew
in the church on the Island in the
Tiber, called after him; Matthias
are in Santa Maria Maggiore, under
the great altar of the renowned Ba
silica.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18

and which he has no more right to
keep up than the humblest citizen.
Those who make the greatest ado
about christianity are not always
the meekest christians.
Understand me, think the Bren-
ham brethren do right (being min
listers of Cod to arrange for a pub
lie thanksgiving, but in view of the
hard language they use about the
governor don't you think when the
day arrives they should also pray
that they be made just little more
like Moses? They Judge the. gov
ernor and must submit themselves
to the judgment of others. When
they undertake to take away the
conscience of Governor Roberts by
saying that in this matter he has
sinned against God, L believe they
are guilty of great wrong against
a pure man and statesman. | have
the highest regard for holy christi
anity, but my faith in the good feel
ings of some of its votaries is some
times shaken. PAMELA.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18
Preacher Extremists.

Editor Statesman
1t occurs to me that Messrs
Mitchell, Chaplin and Riggs, of the
Brennan churches, are rushing be-
fore the public purely for the pur-
pose of obtaining notorietY. No
citizen would have objected if the
ministers of Texas had sought or
ganization for the purpose of a pub
lie thanksgiving in case of the presi-
dents recovery-such is generally
conceded to be highly proper-but
they are in search of the praise OF
men when they say that they, "feel-
ing in common with yourselves, that
a great wrong has been committed
before God and against the people
and the fair fame of this common
wealth by our chief executive in his
reply to Governor Foster of Ohio
If we are the people, then we say
that we do not feel in common with
the Brennan ministers on this SUBJ
ject, but we feel in common with
"Old Alcalde." When the Brennan
ministers feel that this country must
be run by the church, they should
let the public know it. We want
time to escape the land. History
gives us information enough to
make us weary of establishing a
government by any religious sect
The practice of issuing thanksgiv.
ing proclamations is "miserable
farce" They are not obeyed, and
the unprecedented mind Is lead to
oppose them not only because they
are issued a0ithom authority, but
also because when issued no atten-
ton is paid to them by the people
Ministers say that God should be
worshiped in spirit and in truth, and
vet these learned lights of the
church condemn the governor for re.
fusing to assist in q senseless form
The people here feel as Governor
Roberts does. They unanimously
condemn the assassination of the
president; and they are glad he is
about to recover. The christians
pray for his recovery, and the sim
ners wish for it. But they support
the governor in his refusal to Keep
up form that has no religion in il
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18

The following good story of the
Emperor William is related by the
Berlin correspondent of the Boston
Post: "Iast year, while hunting in
Silesia with the Duke of Mecklen-
burg and the King of Saxony, the
aged Kaiser proposed returning to
their castle on foot; but, soon be-
coming weary of the walk, he hailed
a passing wagon, and requested the
driver TO take them home. The
peasant complied, but could not long
restrain his curiosity, and soon re-
marked, Il suppose it is all right, and
you look all right; but will you
please tell me who you areP Il am
the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg.'
'Oho 90 ? exclaimed the rustic; and
you, mister, who are youP Il am
the King of Saxony.' Ohio ahem 2
calculated their driver Eand you
mister, who are youP Il am the
Emperor There, that will do, my
friends grinned the peasant; and
dare say you would like to know
who l am. / am the Shah of Persia,
and when it comes to joking can
take my part as well as the next
man, The three sovereigns were
convulsed with laughter, but the
peasant drew long face when he
found that he had been the only
Joker"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18

The Northwestern road, warned
by its experience of last winter, has
established commodious coal sta
tions along its new lines in Mime
sofa and Dakota, and will commence
at once to supply that region with
fuel. A similar plan has been ma
tured by the st. Paul road.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18

An Austin girl says it is a mighty
mean man who kisses and tells.
The James boys are still out, and
seem as hard to find as Gndt Qirous'
brains.
After Bliss gets through advertis-
ing himself, wonder what will next
be all the rage?
IL is said that James Gordon Ben
nett, who has been editing fast
horses oflate, swears he will win the
Derby next year.
We are almost persuaded, when
we see so many men with bad colds,
that Vennor told the truth about
that cold wave coming down this
way.
The orator who is unable to get
up something bad-some blood
curdling legend-on Austin, amounts
to but little in this university cam.
paign.
Why is the encouragement given
to public improvements by the rich
property owners of Austin like d
new born babe? Because it is
precious little.
The "tenth of August" has passed
and although it is not for us to cal
Monsieur Daudin fraud, we must
be allowed to entertain the opinion
that, as prophet, he is n rank fail
ure.
A prominent writer on rhetoric
says: "a new word learned and
correctly used is an requirement &c
be proud Of" The usufruct of hi.
biaplasm lies in the differentiation
thereof.
The dangerous and unhealthy
practice of cigarette smoking Is oil
the increase, but, rs an exchange
suggests, tins is all right-the young
men who smoke cigarettes can bt
spared.
After the president recovered
from the effects of the ether, admin
istered during that last operation
he wanted to know what the doctors
had been doing. A great many peo
pie on the outside want to know
Just about the same thing.
A peculiarly sad event took place
at Dallas wedding the other day
A friend of the bride read an origi
nal poem prepared for the occasion
) The friend managed to get off 81!
stanzas, when a false alarm of fir,
broke up the interesting event.
Southern discoveries continue, A
man was found the other day, dur
ing the Lynchburg convention, VIII,
does not belong to one of the ''firs
families of Virginia" He is a car
pet Dagger from Connecticut, and
trying to turn the Malone crank.
Gen. Howard is changing the dis
cipline at West Point, and nov
forces the cadets to dig up stump
and live in tents, just like common
soldiers. IL is feared that some o
the boys will not know how to walt
nicely when they settle in Washing
ton society.
One of the Chicago Inter Ocean
"l,125,000 illiterate voters" went int
n Texas office the other day ant
wanted to take the paper. "Hoy
long do you want ft9" asked thu
clerk. "Jess rs long as it is, boss
Eff it dom fit the shelves | can tar
piece Off myself"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18
Some idea of the magnitude OF

Some idea of the magnitude OF
the business of a first-class hotel may
be gathered from the subjoined
paragraph: "At the West End no.
tel, at Long Branch, nearly every.
thing is done by machinery, four
large engines being in constant use
Even the potatoes are pared and
mashed by, steam. There are S6e
servants employed there. The num-
Der of guests since July first has
averaged Que thousand a day."
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18

Bolton Courier A gentleman in
town received in yesterdays mail a
letter from Brady, Texas, broken
open with this endorsement on the
back: Received at Austin, Texas,
in this condition from the scene OF
the stage robbery near Frederioks-
burg, August 9th, 1881. j: G. De-
Gress, P. NJ" Stage robberies in
Texas are such novelties the envel-
ope ought to be sent to the state
museum as a curiosity and souvenir.
E. w. Fay was not in the gang, for q
tax receipt was left untouched.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18

ALL parsies-Readjusters, Repub-
licans and Democrats-are bidding
for the colored vote of Virgins,
which really holds the balance Of
power in that state. This tight over
them has completely demoraliz-
ed the colored laborers, and 1t is
next to impossible for farmers to Sc
cure help.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18

THE Ohio prohibitionists are not
content with the anti-liquor plank,
but have a word to say about every
thing. They want executive and
legislative patronage abolished and
all officials elected by the popular
vote they want compulsory educa-
ton; the prohibition of gambling in
gold; equal suffrage, irrespective OF
race, sex or color, etc. 1t would be
more proper to call it the party OF
radical permission.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18

The Business Mems Moderation
society, of New York, has just en-
tered upon new campaign. 1t is
to prevent the adulteration of liquor
and to enforce by law the sale of
nure beer.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18

Mr.. BARBOUR, the nominee of the
Virginia Democratic convention for
acknowledgement, was at one time
the great apostle of Readjusterism,
but he could not stand Malone, and
he parted with him on the question
of a second electoral ticket, to find
himself now opposing face to face
the Mahonites. OF course he is an
F.F.v. None but these apply for
such Office in the Old Dominion.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18

Those who have been saying the
defeat of Conkling united the Repub-
lican party and that there is no quar-
rel still existing in the Republican
ranks, will please read the following
from the st. Louis Globe-Democrdt
"Judge Robertson yesterday en-
tered upon the enjoyment of his pay
for breaking the unit rule at Chi.
cacov
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18

The last report of the national
board of health shows remarkably
high death rates for nearly all
american cities. Here are few
peoimens Matamoros as, Rock
Islend 81. Memphis SO, Cincinatti 56.
Selma So, Pittsburg 81, Richmond,
Virginia, sc, New York 40, Ports
mouth 46. This was the hot wave
week.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18

Fiat Horse Robert Jones" was
the name of farmer who died near
Salisbury. Nd; the other day. He
was so called because for the last
fifty years he has kept his stock in
the best condition possible.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18

"The Drunkard's Reform" is the
title of an original poem of more
than two columns length in the Gid
dlngs Lone Star.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18
FIRE AND EXPLOSION.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. August 13-
The Atlantic flour mills, which were
situated on Main street, were struck
by lightning last night. An explO-
sion followed instantly and fire is
sued from every part. In half an
hour the mill and its entire contents
were destroyed. A number of men
working on different floors were
blown through doors and windows,
receiving serious, and perhaps fatal,
injuries. The fire spread to the city
oil works and warehouse, contain
rosin and turpentine. About sew
enty men were employed in the mill,
all Of whom, it is said, are accounted
for, but several are badly hurt. The
loss on the mill is about $4,000 ;
Insurance $4,000. The oil works
were damaged to the extent of
about $4,000. Loss on rosin in
warehouse not known.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18
pANaERousLY sICK,

WASHINGTON, August lS.-Capt.
Carlisle Patterson, superintendent
of the coast service, is dangerously
i'll.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18
BANK STATEMENT.

New YORK, August 13.-The
weekly statement of associated
banks shows the following change
Loans increase $39,990, specie de-
crease $4,669, 800, legal tender de-
crease $133,000, deposits decreased
81, sc, 800, circulation increase $685.
400, reserve decrease $3,647, 725,
banks now hold $2,0S7 800 in excess
of legal requirements.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18
CADET wHITTAKER's CASE.

WASHINGTON, August 13.-Judge
Acknowledgement Swain has con-
Guided his review of the proceed
ings and verdict in the Whitaker
case, and his summing up is now
ready for the approval or dissent OF
the president. Until he has acted in
the matter, its tenor will remain a
subject of conjecture.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18
BLISS CUTS HIS FINGER.

WASHINGTON, August 12.-Dur-
ing the operation performed on the
president on Monday last DR.. Bliss
cut his right forefinger with the in
strument which the operation was
performed with. The wound, al
though slight, became worse to-day
and is considerably swollen. 1t is
supposed that some of the pus re-
manned on the instrument and caused
the Inflammation which enSued.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-08-18

|
fellow men.
ReSOlced, Finally that we urge tn
repeal of the barbarous law permit
ting imposition of stripes as degrad
ing and inhuman contrary, to tru,
and enlightened people aud relic o
barbarism.
The committee on nominations re
ported to the convention the name
of w. G. Wyckham, of Richmond
Major S. M. Fort, of Staunton, 70
Lieutenant Governor and Judg,
Willoughby, of Alexandria, TO
attorney general. The report wa
unanimously adopted.
Gen. Wyckham and Maj. Fort ad
dressed the convention, declinin,
the nomination and entreated tn
Republican party to make stan,
and abide by the decision Of tn
convention.
The convention then decided no
TO make any nominations, as the
deemed it inexpedient, but con
Guided with great unanimity to hol
to the first principles of the Reput
lican party, ignoring all PROPOSE
ton for readjustment of the debt
whether national or state.
AT 1:30 p. NJ, the convention ad
journed sine die. 1t is generally be
lieved that the result ofthe CONVEX
ton will hold intact the Republica
organizations of the state and tina
the Mahonites will have few follow
Pers in the straight-out ranks.
| LYNCHBURG, Va, August 18TH
Coalitionists adjourned at 2 o'cloc
sine die, after having endorsed tn
regular Readjuster platform. 4
majority of the Coalitionists left 70
home this morning.
| NIAGARA FALLS, August H.
| The. second days meeting of tn
American Bankers Association wa
called to order at IL o'clock thi
morning by Geo. s. Coe, OF Ney
York. There were three hundre
delegates present. The chairma
stated that Thos. Henry, of Mobil,
one of the vice presidents, woul
preside. On calling the conventio
to order Chairman Henry made
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-02

James ID. Rhymus was a patient is a
private m~adhouSe. Mrs. Bigelow. wife
of the physician in charge, took a deep
interest IN his case. She beloved that
insanity could best be cured by moral
suasion and generally mild treatment,
and she chose Rhymus as a subject on
whom to test her system. He steadily
improved, until at last sanity was re.
established. in the mean time Mrs.
Bieelow had become IA widow. She
soon atterward married iihymuS. and he
became a physician. That was twenty
years ago. DR.. Rhy mus made insanity
a specially in his practice, and had
charge sucee ,sigely of many asylums.
He a lhered to the theory ot mid treat
ment which had proved efiicacious In
his own case and for the purpose of
putting 1t into thorough practice he
leased, a few weeks ago, the Grand
View Hotel, near Den.er. turning it
into an asylum. In order to train his
keepers by degrees he at first admitted
only three patients, and these were sup
posed to be only slightly deranged. But
he was mistaken in one of these, and
n morning found himself attacked By
u furious madman. who choked him in
sensible, and would have killed him if
h S vile had not fought hero,cally to
tree him. During the commot!on cause
ed by the struggle the two other patients
escaped, and one ofthem drowned her
self. This bad beginning of the enter
prise drove DR.. i&hynus insane again,
and while out of his mind he slew his
wife.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-06-02

Goldsboro Me<seager: We learn that
Capt. l. w. Fick, OF New York, met
with quitea painful accident in Kin
ston, a day or two ago. In passing
over the roots Of a large tree standing
on the sidewalk his foot slipped, and,
twisting the leg in. an unnatural shape,
dislocated the right knee. -Rev.
Israel Harding has moved to Kinston
and taken charge of the Episcopal
church, a a pars6sage las just
been completed by the members of
this church. ii is said that Mr..
Jesse Caudle, of Sit. Olive, formerly a
citizen Of good rrpute. has left for
parts unknown to escape the vengeance
of the law. There are rrmors connec-
ting him with several rebberies. He
leaves his family behind him.
Lesksville GnzeHe: Four or five
miles OF Col. Shsrpc's road IS now
ready Tor the ciDss-tics and iron. The
hanGs are on the other .i!e of Smiths
river, and the road Will soon be grad
ed tD LoaksvilIe.
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Ladies who Appreciate Elegance and
purity are using Parker's Hair Balsam.
1t Is the best article sold for restoring
gray hair to It's origii.a! color and beau
IN
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REMEDY EOR RHEUMATISM.

Butler, Rutherford Co., N. G.
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W. SUTTON.
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CURES

Butler, Rutherford Co., N. C.
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CURES SUN PAIN.

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LIVER

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STOP AT
The BOnitZ Hotel
GOLDSBORO. n. c..
MEALS 500, ROOMS coo.

Al Lae solicitation OF tS numerous country
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connection with my Aotel, where a good Innch
viii be furnished for IS cents; Oysters. (uhan in
season) % ets.; a good bed, IS cents. Meals at
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CURE foh HEART DISEASE

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CURE FoR HEART DISEASE.

Rockford, Surry Co., n. G.
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A GOOD HOOD PURIFIER.

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A MEDICINE.

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RACKACHE

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DYSPEPSIA AND INDIGESTION.

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LIVER

Skinnorsville, Washington 90.
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BRST MEDICINE EVER Used.

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