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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

SERGEANT MASON, it is held by
Judge Advocate General Swain, was
convicted illegally. The general ad-
heres to his opinion that the pro-
ceedlngs in the court martial were
illegal and irregular. Now since
Guiteau's soul is marching on with
that of John Brown, and since mill
tary discipline has been vindicated,
1t is not likely that any other United
States soldier will shoot at a priso-
ner in his charge, and the technicall-
ty raised by General Swain and MIR.
Bigelow will probably be recog-
nized.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

party which has a name under which
it acts for deception. 1t will be very
surprising if the good sense of the
sterling people of Texas, now so
conspiculously prosperous, does not
prompt them to sit down on such a
demagogue as Mr.. @. w. Jones.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14
Cheerful People.

"It looks like a different world" J"
exclaimed young girl, as she look
ed out upon the clear blue sky and
the green fields bathed in golden
sunlight. And truly the scene was
quite a contrast to the gloomy clouds
and drearily falling rain that had
made the morning so monotonous.
Some persons we meet are like a
sombre morning; they dim the
brightness of social enjoyment as
With mucky cloud. They are con-
stantly finding fault with some
neighbors, criticising their friends
and complaining of their own cir
cumstances. Place a child in the
care of such people and it
will grow to be sui
len man. The best elements
of its nature will never be develop
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

THE contractor is not TO be blam-
ed 80 much for the false construction
of the walls of the capitol as the
agents employed by the state to look
after the work. II is their incompe-
tence to which we are indebted for
the whole affair.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14
There are published on the elo

There are published on the globe
LIZA newspapers and periodicals.,
with total circulation of 100000, 900
copies. Europe leads, with 1857
journals; next follows North Amer
lea, with 12,400; Asia has 575; South
Australia, 661 South America, 900 !;
and Africa, 132. Of these periodic-
ais, 16,500 are printed in the English
language, 1900 in German, $3.50 in
French, and then come 1000 in Span
ish. There are 1920 dailies; 1924
are published three times or once q
week, and 8508 appear less fre-
quently.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14
with the Downtrodden
lSan Antonio Express.l

The Hon. John Hancock has given
to the people of Texas the very
highest evidence of his devotion to
the Democratic cause, in this: that
he was not only Democrat in name
but in practice when 1t was popular
to be a Republican. he cast his lot
with the downtrodden of the state
when Office and emoluments were on
the other side.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

The female place seekers in Wash
ington are to be duly recognized by
Secretary Teller, who has the ap-
pointment of three hundred and
seyenty-five additional clerks In the
interior department. Commissioner
Dudley, of the pension bureau, is
more hardhearted and still inclines
to the opinion that the positions at
his disposal can be filed with men
who saw service during the war.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

Mr.. DUHAMEL says the walls of
the temporary capitol fell because Of
pressure from swelling of the roof.
This may do for the ignorant. The
walls crumbled and fell on either
side. Had they been pressed out
they would have been laid into the
street.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

THE Castroville quill Rep.)
speaks for Democrats as they will
show withou. authority. 1t says:
The Democrats of Austin have
slaughtered Upson, aud in like man.
ner will the Democrats living in the
west slaughter John Hancock at the
polls this fall.
The quill favored the nomination
of Mr.. Upson, as did all other active
Republican influences.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

dress of some Idaho bachelor, and a
philosophical old chap urges clerks
Oh SO week and sewing girls on 81
a week to marry and pool their
earnings. The indications now are
that the matrimonial business will
be very lively after a while.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

THE next governor of New York
is very apt to be formidable candi-
date for the presidency in 1884,
whether he be Democrat or Repub-
lican. Secretary Folger is said to
be determined to make a fight for
the nomination, because he is cred-
tied with a bad buzzing of the pres
idential bee.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

CoNKLINo. says. the Chicago Jour-
nal, seems to have made an alliance
with Jay Gould to defeat the re-
nomination of Governor Cornell,
Gould furnishing the money and
Conkling the machine.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

IT was reasonable to suppose res
ignations would be in order yester-
day; but the interested look as
though they had a new lease on po-
sitions.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

AND now let us speak IN advance
to the San Antonio Express in be-
half of the Burnet Bulletin The
latter tells tale of truth about the
congressional nomination.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14

THE Lampasas Dispatch is emi-
nently satisfied with the nomina-
ton of Judge Hancock. 1t recog-
nizes in him one of our ablest men
and a statesman.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-14
vINDICATION NUMBER ONE.

The walls of the. temporary capi-
tol are down, and, as our illustration
shows, there is mass of debris lying
at the head of Congress Avenue, fit
only to be carted away and used in
filling up washes and drains. The
catastrophe is one which the STATES
MAN attempted to prevent by call
ing attention, weeks ago, to the con-
dition of the walls of this building,
as they were being erected. 1t told
of their weakness, of false construc-
tion, of cracks in the walls, and of
inferior mortar and unlocked
walls, urging that invcsti-
CATION be instituted as to
the correctness of our char
ges. The board on public
buildings held a meeting and re-
ferred the issue to the architect,
who has been engaged to supervise
the building of both the temporary
and the permanent capitol. AS
result the following official letter
was placed on file with the board:
AUSTIN, August u, 1882.
To Messrs. Lee and Norton:
Gentlemen-I have noticed in the
STATESMAN, of this days issue, an arti-
Gle which reflects somewhat upon the
work being done and the material being
used In the construction of the temporary
building.
will here state that have repeatedly
examined the walls with reference to
there being any signs of settling, but
have so far failed in detecting any.
There are positively no cracks in the
building up to this day. There are a
few sills broken, a matter which occurs
In the construction of all buildings
all these have been by stones
falling on them, and will be
replaced at the proper time. There are a
rev stones in the cut stone work which
have split for some cause in the setting,
and these will also be replaced at the
proper time.
As to the material being used, it is
such as is called for in the Specifications
as being "sound and available" ;" from
the old building and on the capitol
grounds.
hereby take the opportunity of saying
that this bull ling is all that could be eX-
pected according to the plans and speeif-
cations made for the same, and / have
always found Mr.. Smith willing to COM
ply with their demand.
ResnectfnIIv
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-01-19
ENGINES and Saw Mills.

We of the public this excellent lot
OF Engines. which we warrant safe and
ia good working order, aswe try every
machine before shipping. The small
engines ara rugged for inning and saw
ing and on skils.
IA II p, Engines and Boilers at
$3.50 each.
4l2H.P p. Engines and Boilers at
1918 to $3.50 each.
a 10 II. P. Engines and Boilersat
$3.50 to 5000.
l7H. P. Engine and Boiler $426.
II. p. new Engine and Boiler
s475.
l11H p. Engine and Boiler 5000.
10 III. p Engine and Boiler 5000,
nearly new.
New 7 IL. F. Engine and Boiler on
wheels $3.50.
l New 30 II. P. Engine and Boiler
1920.
40 H. p. Boiler and 25 II. p. En-
gine, 1,250.
Light Friction Saw Mill, 2O-foot car
riage, screw head blocks and IS inch
DisstOn Saw, $275.
Heavy Friction, Saw Mill, 25-foot
carriage screw head blocks and 81 inch
Disston Saw, 1919.
Ratchet Feed, $50 extra.
Our Jet Pump will raise water out OF
well so feet deep.
Write for circular, giving dimensions
and prices.
New Engines and Boilers of any size
made to order
TAPPEY & STEEL.
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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-01-19
oOIST PROTESTANT S,
TAKE THE
|oTEsTANT REcoRoER'
PUBLISHED At
fATNOLIA, ARKANSAS.
sL.Io E9s SIX SIX M2BTHs. :



EPrstas.ant r. order has now been
6stsnce tw years, and by clrcula,
and ceputstio Is he acknowledged
bnant of Metho list ProtestantlSm
he South vest. | makes earn.st
Srous appeals in behalf Of our
hch, good no ais ant Chi tilnIty
a reliable church paper. Ha
! an Arkansas and Texas Depart
i; aad gives all the latest church
Is in the Sou h and " 3st, besides a
Esuppty of general terature.
II wish to Introduce The Protestant
10 der into the family OF every
thodi t Prost staut. and, therefore
SEMI it postpaid from now un Il
First day IF January, 1888, for enl
5dollar. No minister who belongs
5ur church, either local or travelling
Satford TO be without The PrOtestan1
border. Those who send us hive
criberi now, with S5 enclosed, VII
PIve an cxtra copy of The Recorder
b January, 1888. Ask the membst'
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F. your orders TO
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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-01-19
ARig House for a Picture.

A peculiar building is now well ad-
vanced toward completion at the north
east corner Of ffth street and Seventh
avenue. About circle rs feet IN diam
eter, sixteen great wrought-iron columns
rise to height of fiity-three feet from
the ground. The space between them
is filled In with brick wall OF astonlsh
ing thickness and solidily, pierced here
and there for small doors. From the
tops of those columns spring srchlng
truss girders of wrought iron, sur por-
ting dome like roof at height OF 100
feet above the centre of the space en-
closed. The roof is but partly construc
ted, and al It's height the truss work
supporting it seems, to the eye viewing
it from below, a mere cobweb, yet 1t Is
of very great strength. All that iron
work was made In Belgium, and re-
auired but little putting together when
it arrived here. The unwindowed sur
faces of brickwork between the columns
are relieved by pannels formed OF or
namental bricks and by terra-cotta dec
oration.
This building is erected under the
SuDerlntenQeucc VI W. DO.hioi,
French engineer, for the Societe Anon
yne des Panoramas of Brussels, and as
it will cost about S75, 900, and is cree
ted upon ground leased for twentyy years
it appears that the society proposes to
make itself something of a permansncy
here. This society is stock company
the business of which is erecting build
ings like this in the leading cities O.
the world, and utilizing them for The
exhibition OF vast pictures. A com
paratively small one of the siege of Paris
constructed and exhibited in this way
was shown here and in PhilaGelphla II
1876, in portable wrought iron build
ing. but that was not half the size 0
those which are destined for exhibition
here, which it is promised will as ia
exceed that in artistic merit and effec
as In size. The comneaJ has now sew
cral "panoramas' on exhibition IN Eu
rope. One, in Berlin, represents tn
battle of Gravelotte another, IN Madrid
the battle of Tetuan; in London, tn
siege of Paris in Moscow, the battle 0
Kars; in St. Petersburg, the battle Q
Plevna, and very shortly will reopen i
Paris with the battle of Champigny. :
n. ?. San.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-01-19

Women who love their husbands are
happy and at rest. Those who do not
are disturbed and restless; they are al
ways seeking for some means OF killing
time; they are ready to firt at any mo-
ment; their children are, according to
their means, either hidden in nurseries
under the care of French bonnes, or
handed over to Sally, the slatternly
nurse, to shake. and slap, and stuff
with sugar, as her wisdom dictates:
while society and amusements Of all
sorts occupy their mothers time.
Home is not happy to the poor woman,
because she has chosen her mate fool
ishly-because she trusted to that love
after marriage which mercenary old
people promise those who make what
they call sensible match. Sad as a
neglected wife, who loves her husband
well, must be. | believe she is happier
than this poor restless creature, though
she be worshiped. The love of one we
do not love becomes simply a bore, es-
pecialy in the close intercourse of
home-life, and she who does not give
her heart to her husband is not likely
to care much for his children So,
girls, if you do not love your lover,
don't marry him. Remember that
marriage is a serious step, and that
when you give him your hand, that he
may encircle it with a wedding-ring,
you seal the happiness or misery of
your natural life Don't marry unless
you are sure of your love for him. and
his for you.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-01-19
Haw COMETS AFFECT THE EARTH.

How COMETS AFFECT THE EARTH.
The influence of comets upon the
earth is in all probability quite insignlti-
cant. They may, like the sun, affect
the earth's magnetic condition, and
thus to some extent, possibly, Its
meteorology. No such effect has ever
been perceived. Ia spite of some
chance coincidenses between the appa-
riations of great comets and remark
able public events, no we'll informed
person now believes that there Is any
real connection between them. l6y
liberal and credulous interpretation ef
any frequently occurring celestial phe-
nomenon, similar condolences could be
shown.
When comet is converted into
eteoric bodies, which implnge upon
the earth's atmosphere, there Is some
direct though probably minute effect.
Some have thought that sensible por-
ton of the heat which the earth re-
ceives is generated in this way; but
the weight of scientific opinion seems
to be against that hypothesis. ne
impact of meteOrs upon our atmosphere
| must add some matter to 1t, and this IS
probably in the form of dust. This
NAV be the origin of the so called
cosmic dust, which has been collected
at sea in recent times. The liner par
ticles of it may have some influence on
cloud formations, and other meterologi-
cal phenomena; but all this Is merely
conjecture.
A more remote effect may be sought
in the possible fall of meteors and
comets upon the surface of the sun.
Owing to his vast bulk, the sun would
attract an immense number OF these
bodies but it is quite certain that their
effect upon the suns heat Is lnsignifl
cant. 1t is now generally admitted that
ne must look for the origin of the sun $
heat In a constant, though to us, I'M
perceptible shrinkage of his vast bulk.
Some connection between the ire
uuency of sun-spOts and comets has
been rather vaguely suspected Were
the search for comets systematlcally
+ pursued with equal persistence Tor
long period, we might have some dats
r for the formation Of a sound opinion
Yet it would still he an open question
D whether comets cause the spots, o.
whether greater activity of the SUI
: tends In some way to render comets
brighter, SO that more will be visible
t with probability in favor OF the lattel
supposltion. ;, y
Finally, it may be said, with all du'
t respect to scientific decorum, that th'
t appearance of great comet does exer
one most happy influence on the earth
e in that it stimulates the curiosity o
e mankind, and directs their thoughts t.
!, the more particular contemplation Q
i the glorious universe which surround
d them. --Ectract from the Warren 'fr'z
. EssGu.n
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-01-19

A MAMMOTH LOCOMOTIVE. The
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
has Just turned out from their shops at
Mount Glare the largest passenger 10
comotive ever built in this country.
The boiler is of steel plates half an inch
thick the fire box is feet ? inches IN
length, which gives it the capacity to
make steam very rapidly, it having a
large heating surface The cylinders
are l9 by "a inctes and the driving
wheels measure 90 inches in diameter.
The weigh; of the whole locomotive IS
90 100 pounds. 1t is numbered Glib, and
is to be used between Baltimore, Wash
ington and Martinsburg, on the first
division of the road for heavy express
transportation.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-01-19

A REBuKE TO GUsH.-The observers
of Gen. Garfield's career in Congress,
who have studied his record, and who
are familiar with bis conduct. have al
lowed h image to be paid to his memory,
wholly undeserved ia many respects,
because it is ungraclous to challenge
statements affecting the dead.
But when he is presented as Chris
tian example, and his life IS held up as
an instruction to rising youth in re-
ligion and morality and justice, we
must enter solemn protest against the
claim as an audacious assumption
Many living witnesses to the contra
rv have been silent in presence of the
freshly close grave, wto eau not forbear
remonstrance when the most sacred
things are insu!ted by hypocrisy and
cant.-N. Y. Sm.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-01-19

CHEws YE!-Winston takes the
ed in the State ON the manulac
ture Of plug; and Winston, Durham
and Reidsville each consume over l.
900, 900 pounds leaf. Durham takes
the lead of any city or town in the
United States ia manufacturing smok-
ing tobacco, and registers 4,l89, 937
pounds
w I. Blackwell & Co., Of Durham,
IRE the largest manufacturers OF smok
,ug tobacco in the United States, ana
Lorrillard & Co., of Jersey City, are the
.argest manufacturers of plug.
In addition to the smoking and plug
manufactured in Durham, there were
,, 3i7, 200 cigarettes made aud reported
by W. T. Blackwell & Co. North Caro-
lima and Virginia raise the llghtest ant
best tobacco for smokers raised IN th'
Union In the West the plant Is large
and of gross or coarse texture. with
arge ee S, and is better suited 70
pug anu tine-cut chewing.
North Carolina raises, according tt
Col. Cameron estimate, about 80, 900,
900 Of pounds of tobacco, and, accord
ing to the census estimate, about 80,
900 OOD Striking an average, we pu
it at 40, 900, 900, for which she realizs
about ten cents a pound, or 81, 600, 900
That is what her tobacco planters ge
for their crop, while the government
gets, in the way of taxes, about S. 900,
900 from it. Our manufacturers max
about seven cents pound. They us
less than II, 900, 900 Of pounds of leaf
stems, scraps, &C., 100000 pounds o
iicorice, Isl 900 pound. of sugar, ant
10000 pounds Of other material
Their product is l3, 600, 600 of pounds
on which they make less than $ 900
900 profit. The leaf tobacco brings int
the farmers about 81, 100000, and t
The government, in the way Of taxes
81. 400, 600, or Just about as much a
| the tobacco is worth with the profit 9
| the manufacturer added. Raleigh OF
SefUer.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-01-19
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OR THE
Story Of the
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containing handsome and costly steel .pgrav
ing frontpiece also, 2s finely enA Araved wood cuts,
lud bound in an elaborate blue and gold htho-
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this handsome book, which can be obtSins only
by application at the branch aud subordinate
Offices Of The Singer Manufacturing Co.
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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-01-19
BEGINNING to Bear Fruit.

On New Year day of 1881, the edi-
tor of the Farmer and Aechan,c de :
voted ten hours to the preparation of a
lengthy article on the Advantages and
Resources of North Carolina as home
for Northern Home-Seekers and Capt.
talists. He spent SO in getting the
first FIVE hundred into type; and Mr.
Geo. Allen, of Newbern, thoughtfully
sent $40 for the printing of an addition
al thousand. Copies were sent to the
leading Northern papers, and dozen
or more of them made extracts s-brlng-
ing many letters of inquiry from all
parts of the land. We answered as
many as possible. Among others was
one from Mr.. Joseph EdelmaD, Secre-
tary Of the Teutonia Society, at Phila-
delphia. We wrote him several times,
and sent him pamphlets, circulars. etc !,
together with the Farmer and NE
c1,oaic for nine months. The follow
ing is from the Charlotte Obscrver:-
THE co operative Teutonia Coloni-
zation Society, of Philadelphia. has re-
Gently purchased tract of land OF
something over $500 acres, situated
within two miles of Kings Mountain,
in CASTOR county, with the intention Of
settling upon it about one hundred
families who are members of the socie
ty. The papers covering the transac'
ton were drawn up yesterday by Maj
W. w. Flemming, of this city, and 9
part of the purchase money paid. The
first colony, which it is proposed to set
tie Immediately, will come frem Pnila
lelphia, and is composed of manufac
turers, farmers and mechanics, the for
mer of whom will engage in manutac
turing, as the tract purchased is sup
piled with water power by Crowder'
Creek. 1t is said that the representa-
tives of the Society are well please'
with the outlook, and will add largel
TO the lands already secured by addi
tional purchases. The location is som
thirty-two miles from Charlotte, am
about mile and half from the Air
Line Railroad.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-01-19
GOOD COFFEE.

Everybody wants 1t, but very few get II.
because most people do not know how to
select coffee, or 1t Is spoiled in the roasting
or making. To obviate these difficulties
has been our study. Thurber's package
Coffees are selected by an expert VINO un'
derstands the art Of blending various na-
vors. They are roasted In the most perfect
manner lit is impossible to roast well In
small quantities), then put In pound pack
ages lin the bean, not grOund,) barring our
signature as a guarantee Of genuineness,
and each package contains the Thurber
recipe for making good Coffee. We
pack two kinds. Thurber's No. 81"
strong and pungent, Thurber's "No Al, !"
mild and rich. One or the oGher will
suit every taste. They have the three
great points, good quality, honest Q'loa-
t;ty. reasonable price. Ask your Grocer
for Thurber's roasted Coffee an pound PACK
ages, "No. 81 or "No. Al" Do not be put
of with any other kind-your own palate
will tell you what Is best
Where persons desire 1t we also furnish
the Ideal Coffee pot, the simplest, best
and cheapest coffee-pot In existence
Grocers who sell our Coffee keep them
Ask for descriptive circular.
Respectfully, &c,
H.K.&F. B. THURBER d CO.,
Importers, Wholesale Grocers and Cones
Roasters, New York.
P.S.-As the largest dealers in 1000 pro-
ducts In the world, we consider 1t our In
terest to manufacture only pure and whole
some goods and pack them In a tidy ana
satisfactory manner. All goods bearing
our name are guaranteed to be OF superior
quality, pure and wholesome, and dealerl
are authorized to refund the purcnast
price In any case where customers nsv'
cause for dissatisfaction. It Il there1or'
to the interest of both dealers ana CON
a,,mers TO use Th,wber's brands.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-01-19

NO family should be without Lydia j.. Pink
hams Liver ills. They cnre constipation, bill
iousuess, and torpidity Of thu liver. Is cents
per box.
HH-Sold by all Druggists. ga