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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

THE SENATE, it is now quite GER
tain, will be tie, after March 4, and
David Davis being defeated, the elec-
ton of new presiding officer, the act
ing. vice president, will have to take
place. Democratic governors have
been elected instead of Republican
governors in New York, Connecti-
cut, Massachusetts,, Pennsylvania,
Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, Kansas,
Colorado and California. Should
vacancies occur from any of these
states, the majority may fall to the
Democrats. Any way it will come
in 1884 along with a president, and
q popular change in federal admin
istratiOn.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

AN important decision in q libel
suit against newspaper has lately
been rendered in Detroit. The Post
Of that city published an article
charging a man named Peoples with
guilty knowledge of the murder of
a girl with whom, it was alleged,
Peoples had been Grimm ally inti-
mate. Peoples was indicted and
tried before the proper court upon
this charge, and was acquitted.
Thereupon he instituted suit against
the paper for lioel, and the latter
case was tried before a jury. The
defense Of the paper was that the
article was privileged one, pub
lished in the'public interest and with
the purpose of aiding in ferreting
out the authors of the murder. Af-
ter half an hours retirement
the jury returned verdict
in favor of the newspaper, hold
ing that the article was privileged
and that the preponderance of the
testimony submitted by the defense
sustained the charge that Peoples
was concerned in the murder. 1t Is
q well recognized fact that the pub
lie journals, in their diligent search
for facts, contribute very materially
to the detection and exposure of
crime. The means chiefly resorted
to by the criminal classes to deter
the press from this part of its legiti-
mate work has been the Institution
of libel suits. The courts as well as
the public are beginning to thor
oughly understand this, and the De-
sroit decision will no doubt be gen
orally commended.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

JUDGE HANCoCK's most sanguine
supporters began the canvass hoping
not more than two thousand ma
iority for him. Many thought the
case hopeless because of the sup
posed movement of the wool
growers against him. The majority
of nearly five thousand votes given
him is q high compliment to him
and the Democratic party, and a
rebuke to those who attempted to
ipjure his candidacy. AS to the
wool growers, instead of opposing
him, it is believed five-sixths of
them voted for him.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

THE march OF progress which 1t
is said has been making its way in
Mexico, has not yet subiued all the
spirit OF rebellion and revolution.
The governor of Sonora Is now q
fugitive from his state, driven out
by federal general who had a pre-
ference for the lieutenant governor,
and determined to put him IN the
executive chair. But q Mexican
revolution is neither serious nor
bloody. 1t is all parade and feathers,
like Olivette says about her short
jacket-"very good as far as 1t goes,
but 1t don't go very fa-." The revo-
luton begins one day and ends the
next, any amount of ammunition
being consumed, but no blood hay
ing been spilled.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23


THE price of quinine, after con-
siderable finctuation, has fallen nine
ty-flve cents per ounce. 1t is now
selling at $l.65, having dropped from
&250, and the decline Is rendering
the American manufacturer very
anxious In regard to the future state
of the trade. Less than half a dozen
firms make all the quinine manu-
factrred in this country, and have
for years enjoyed . monopoly in the
business. Formerly they fixed the
prices TO suit themselves, but an act
Of congress, passed about two years
ago, abolishing the import duty on
the article, deprived them of this
profitable boon. Since the passage
of that act the importation of quiz
nine has increased from 4i6,99S
ounces for the fiscal year 1880
to 7s4,4s5 ounces in 1882. Foreign
manufacturers put down the price,
and as their production comes into
this country duty free the American
firms are forced to put their figures
down. The Philadelphis msnufac-
turers say that half the quinine used
during the past year in the United
States was imported, and that sfthat
is TO continue II will be impossible
for the home manufacturers to keep
mp their business. It is, however, a
matter Of NO importance to the peo-
pie at large whether these few firms.
who have grown enormously
wealthy out of their former monop-
oily, continue to make money or not.
The price Of quinine has been re-
duced, and that Is Of real benefit TO
the millions Of consumers of this
much needed medicinal article.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

WHAT absurd asses these people
are who talk about George Wash
ington Jones being elected governor.
or course we make no reflection on
the Houston Post. which a few days
ago figured out fourteen thousand
majority for him. Judge Ireland
according to the most careful calcu-
lation, has somewhere between fifty
and sixty thousand majority. The
combined opposition made its fight
on him all over the state, and there
were a good many Democrats who
voted for Jones under a delusion
They will now see they were sold to
the basest enemies of Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

THE verdict of the people Of Ellis
county is that Hon. Chas. s. Gibson
shall return to Austin to represent
them in the lower house of the leg
islature. Would It not also be a
wise verdict on the part of the men,
bers of the house to select Mr.. Glib
son as speaker? He is one Of the
most accomplished parliamentarians
in Texas, and handles deliberatiyc
body with marked ability. His
election, too, is q compliment due
the section of the state from which
he comes.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

THE compliment of the Republi-
can nomination for speaker of the
next house will probably be con-
terred upon either Mr.. Reed, of
Maine, or Mr.. Kasson, of Iowa. of
those who were candidates for the
speakership of the present house,
Messrs. Burrows, of Michigan, and
Orth, of Indiana, have been defeat
ed. Mr.. Hiscock crawled out from
under the wreck in New York with
a bare majority IN strong Republi-
can district, and Speaker Keifer's
state led the stampede against his
party.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

The favored agents of the Re-
publican power at Washington
chosen to inaugurate "new south
were Dick Harrington In Dslawaro.
indicted years ago as q principal y
the safe burglary; the notorious
ChorpenniDg Creswell in Maryland =
who was driven out OF Grant l.
cabinet; Malone in Virginia Leach
and other stalwarts In North Caro-
lima; Cash, the duelist, in South
Carolina; Fort Pillow Chalmers In
Mississippi George Washington
Jones, the political comedian of
Texas, and others Of the same sort in
the different states. OF all these but
one is arrayed in glory, and this Is to
the shame of Virginia.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

THE contest between Finley, Dem
ocrat, and Bisbee, Republican, in
Florida, is uncomfortably close.
Estimates from the counties yet to
hear from give Finley a majority OF
only sixty-nine, but his friends still
claim majority of several hundred
while Bisbee's friends claim the dis
trict by 600.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

GEN. SHERMAN, in his annual re-
port, urges that the standing army
be increased from $4,000 to $4,000
men. He says but sixty-fve per
cent of an organized army can be
counted on for duty, and that the
present force is inadequate to from
tier protection. The frontier has
disappeared in Texas, and it is fast
disappearing all along the line.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

GEN. GREEN B. RAUM came near
dying of cholic the other day. He
IL q candidate for the United States
senatorship from Illinois, and it is
supposed the news of the Demo
cratic victories placed his stomach
in an iudigesting mood.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

MAPLEsoN says money is no OBJ
ject with Patti. 1t took him four
months to persuade her to come to
America, and when she left her cas-
tie in Wales she cried like a child.
He says she has declined to sing
forty nights in South America for
the sum of $252,OO0, which was
offered by reliable parties, which
would be $1,000 a night.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

JEROME B. CHAFFE, Judge Bowen,
Lieut.. Gov. Tabor, Gen. Howell and
Gov. Pitkin will be candidates for
the United States senatorship to
succeed Chilcott, in Colorado, but
Gov. Pitkin's chances for election, it
is said, are far beyond any of those
named.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

In Spain the court, the cortez and
the people are differing widely as to
governmental politics. A crisis sp-
pears to be imminent, and revolu-
tion In the administration appears
cartaip.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

TO-DAY the citizens of Austin
should do honor to the beginning OF
q grand educational era. The cor.
ner stone of the state university is
10 be laid with appropriate cere-
monies, and the institution will be
opened for education next fall.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

The Chilian navy is the most for
midable of the western, her coast is
being fortified with Krupp guns.
and hardly a steamer arrives in VAL
paTaiso bnt lands war material. The
Argentine Confederation wants to
form an alliance with her powerful
neighbor,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

THE work of compiling the last
census is far from complete, and an
effort will be made to secure an sp-
preparation for doing the work. 1t
is proper that the appropriation
should be made strictly IN conform.
itY with absolute requirements.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

THE consumption Of cotton In
Europe is now about $780, 900 bales a
week, of which Great Britain con-
sumes 10000 bales. to 10000 used on
the continent. The larger part Of
this Is American cotton, the rest be-
ipg made up by India, Egypt, Brazil
and other countries. During the
last cotton year Europe used about
$4,000 bales, Of which we supplied
1896, ,OS1 bales.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

MORE of reputation has been
added to New Jersey by the defeat
OF Robeson than through anything
ever accomplished by her citizens
before. 1t is true they elected him
two years ago, but he had then been
out of public position long enough
for his infamies to have been some-
what forgotten. No sooner did he
get into congress than he began his
efforts to organize jobs in his old
field of plundering operations, the
nauv
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

The Ohio editorial association
will meet at Dayton on the 9th of
next month, and will then come on
a trip south as the guests of the Cln-
cinnsti, New Orleans and Texas Pa
cific railroad company.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23
VOL. XII.

LET the opposition understand
that Austin has not gone Demo-
cratic its last time. In the city cleo
ton next year it is proposed to
double the majority II gave the other
dav
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

THE Democrats not only elect six
of the nine congressman, and pos
sibly seven In Wisconsin, but also
elect q majority of the members of
the legislature. The Legislature will
stand as follows: Senate, Repub-
licans II, Democrats Is, Independent
Republican /; assembly, Repub-
licans Al, straight Democrats 81, In
dependents s, five of whom are of
strong Democratic affiliations, Un-
fortunately this legislature does not
elect United States senator.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

and trust that the cornerstone 10 be
laid, and the ceremony performed, will
be the beginning OF an edifce whose
good work aid influence will be felt and
enjoyed by our descendants for genera !.
tons to come. ] am
Very truly yours.
mo IRRIAND 4
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

Ex-Gov. HENDRICKS, of Indiana,
is in bad health, and DIR. Pervin, the
distinguished surgeon, of Louisville,
Kentucky, thinks 1t possible" he
NAV recover.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

The Brazoria Independent regards
Judge Hancock as the head and
front of the coming Texas delega-
tion in congress.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

THE pOstoffice department shuts
down on marriage aid associations
ON the ground that are engaged in q
fraudulent business.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

WHEN the British lion gets
through with the Egyptian carcass
it's bones will not be worth picking.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

VAN EATON beats Lynch in Mis-
sissIppi by over six hundred votes.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

Or ALL the bosses Billy Malone is
the only one surviving.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23
THE UNIVERSITY.
THE CORNER STONE LAID YES.
TERDAY.
with Impressive Ceremonies In
the Present OF n large As
sembly'
Address OF Col. Ashbel smith, GOV.
O. M. Roberts and Attorney
General McLearY.

Notwithstanding the severe chill of the
morning and the unflattering prospects,
the ceremonies of the day and the grand
procession in honor of the memorable
occasion were most successful. The pro-
cession might have been larger, had the
weather been fine, on the day originally
appointed, but there is certainly great
reason for rejoicing and congratulations
that so many societies and associations,
prominent officials and distinguished Wis
itors took part in both the procession and
subsequent ceremonies. The display
made by the secret organizations, military
and fire companies was very fine, and does
credit to the capital city of so great
state as Texas. The general acceptance
of the invitation issued by the board of
regents shows the general interest felt by
the people in the best interests of the
state-her educational advancement. 1t
was proud day for those who have in
terested themselves so heartily in project
ing the university, and they have now
seen the beginning of the end; realize the
nearby fruition of their hopes and the
success of their plans for the future edu-
cational greatness of Texas. 1t is vast
state; vast in everything which it en-
braces, and in the respect of educational
facilities has been up 10 this time preg
nant with vast notwithstanding
more. This will be the stepping stone
to rapid development; place to start our
educational boom from. Our teachers
will be mole highly educated; the state
will have pattern to go by
in scholastic matters, and it will be
the proud boast of our great men of
the future that they are not only Texans,
born and bred, but educated at our great
university
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

RUMoRs of changes in the cabinet
are denied.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23
AT THE BUILDING.

The crowd gathered to witness the GER
emonies numbered over 1000, largely
composed of ladies and children, who
were waiting in position, in front of the
temporary stand erected at the southwest
corner of the structure, that is to be, for
the accommodation of the officers, speak
ers and conductors of the ceremonies.
The platform was soon filled, and inclu
ded among the distinguished visitors:
Ex-Gov. StOckdale, Senator Terrell, Ad-
jutant General King, Hon. j. W. Booth,
Professor Alex Hogg, Gov. Lubbock,
Professor BIckler, Smith Rag sdale, Esq,
and the following named clergyman of
this city. Rev. Dr's. Goodwin, Wright,
Poindexter, Daugherty, Rogers, Hall and
Smoot. Many of the heads of state de-
par.ments, city officials, the board of
regents, Secretary A. P. Woodbridge,
the officers of the Grand Lodge, who
were to officiste, and the speakers of the
day were soon in their places; the band
was assigned position on the platform,
and the press representatives present were
also provided with seats. The band
played an opening selection and the pro-
ceedings were formally opened with
prayer by Rev. DIR. Smoot.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

WHAT will Kiefer do without his
Robeson
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23
THE PROCESSION.

At about IL 80 a. m. the various bodies
who were to march in procession to the
grounds had formed near the courthouse,
and were resting in line, ready for the
command to march. 1t may not have
been an intellectual inspiration, but many
thought that volley of artillery, TO her
aid the advance, would have been most
appropriate. The programme for line of
march, as published in the STATESMAN
of Yesterday, was carried out in detail
in nearly every particular. The process
sim Was headed by band of music,
playing inspiriting airs as they marched,
followed by Colorado COmmandery No.
4, knights Templar of Texas, under the
command of Rt. EN-. Sir Kt. Charles t.
Morse, grand standard bearer, acting
deputy grand commander, who es
corted the representative grand
lodge of Texas. Past Grand Master j.
H. McLeary was in command, having
been designated deputy grand master by
r. w. d. G. NJ. Charles Stewart. Then
followed the regents and officers of the
university. in carriages; the various heads
of state departments; the mayor and
aldermen of Austin, also IN carriages.
Many prominent county officials followed
on foot, escorted by the Knights
of Pythias and various secret
in full regalia; the Knights Telnplar, and
Knights of Pythias presented a most at
tractive appearance in their snowy uni
forms and rich adornments of office.
The Austin Greys made their usual natty
appearance and fine military front, acting
as escorts to the ladies of the female semi
nsries. A very large number of the
scholars of all Austin schools were in
line, and as the weather was anything
but agreeable when the procession form
ed, their patience and bravery in facing
the elements is to be commended.
The procession was over half mile in
length, and with the carriages which
followed and attended the line of march
would have been nearly mile long had
all been in marching line.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23
COL. AsHBEL SMITHS ADDRESS

feilOW OltlZenss
We have come up together to do e
great work. We have come to lay the
corner stone of the University of Texas.
The walls deep and solid, amid which we
are standing, are the foundations OF the
first building which, when completed, /,
will constitute the main edifice of the
University OF Texas. The laying of q
corner stone of q public building Is q cer-
emoulal of not inireQuent occurrence and
Is usually the occasion OF agreeable social
reunions and OF pleasant auticipations.
But the corner stone OF the University of
Texas now about to be laid far surpasses
in solemn importance and In weighty,
widely dlffusive and long reaching conse-
quences, any corner stone OF any building
hitherto laid or likely hereafter TO be laid
in the broad territory among the future
millions of Texas.
The organization of the University OF
Texas has been undertaken and is now in
progress. Whether its organization shall
be postponed, rs enemies of it invidiously
advise. whet her 1t shall be injudiciously
organized, whether IL shall be wisely or
ganized and put into operation. whatever
action be had In regard to the University,
the fruits and the consequences will be
not only almost immediate, but will be
felt In increasing moment SO long a.
Texas shall be the abode Of civilized
men.
The original OF an university Tor Texas,
OF n home institution, dates back to the
heroes of San Jacinto. And this univ r
sity, such as the founders Of Texas with
people OF the present race contemplated
and provided for, such an instltuts0n as
the wisest and best men OF to-day among
US look to be here established, cements
the victory of San Jaclnto and consecrates
that battle as one OF the few decisive
battles Of the world, and this Texan soil
to tree Institutions, to virtue and to
power. In ignorance hes the great dan
ger, the chief enemy to the perpetuity of
free institutions, to security for person
and property, to the virtue and aggre-
gate power Of people. Guided by this
lesson Of all history, the congress OF the
republic OF Texas in the primal organizes
tions OF the institutions Of the country, in
the very infancy of its governmental ex-
istence, appropriated fifty leaghes-fiity
times 442S acres OF the national domain,
to the establishment of an university.
Keen and fierce were often the political
antagonlsms ofthe Texans Of that genera
tions, but on the subject OF providing
thorough home university education for
the youth Of Texas these stern men were
rs one man.
The people Of the state Of Texas in
their constitution. article VII section
10, do ordain ard command that the legis-
lature shall, as soon as practicable, estab-
lish, organize and provide for the MAIN
tenance. support and direction Of . uni-
versity OF the first class, for the promo
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

BOB TooMBs is said to be failing
rapidly.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23
THE CEREMONIES.

Governor Roberts then introduced Hon.
Ashbel Smith, president of the board of
regents, who, he said, had labored hard
in promoting this university project, and
had for forty-tive years worked hard in
deed for all the best interests of the state.
The honorable gentleman then spoke as
follows
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-23

its pulses with the heart Of the great mass
OF his fellow citizens, with a common
heart, II / may so speak of the people of
Texas. He who goes abroad for his edu-
cation in early youth on his return home
nnds that he has acquired feelings and
ideas strange, not IN sympathy with his
fellow citizen, and he has TO unlearn them
lfhe would live happily and have influence
with bis fellow citizens. Further, q corps
OF young men leaving the university an
nually and settling in every section OF the
state carry with them common sympathIes;
they unity the people OF the state, make
them one homogeneous community. They
unity all the sentiments of all sections
make the citizens OF these various sections
10 understand each other. to esteem each
other, and all OF us to feel that all our great
Interests are in common--.one and the
same. including the existence of the state
one and indivisible.
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DELINQUENT LIST.
IL.
Amount of
taxes and
costs due.

taxes and
costs due.
No. /. Rubottom, w L--Lots
8, 8, 10, IL and Is, block F, in town
OF Orange, valued at $50; i'm
proponents $50; personal proper
ty $50. So 20
2 Morrow, J-l0 acres Of land,
being southeast quarter Of lott.
In Lotspeich & Co.'S subdivision
OF Serrauo tract, rancho Santiago
de Santa Ana. valued at SLOT; Inn I
y ssS. ~ 1''-"- 80 81 Osl