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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

MUCH suspicion appears to exist
in the public mind that the govern
ment intends to ''let up" on the star
route prosecutions. Touching this
the Washington Star says: "At-
torney General Brewster's letter to
Col. George Bliss declares that the
star route cases are TO be prosecuted
in earnest. He wants the cases
thoroughly and carefully prepared
for presentation in court, and an
nounces his purpose to take charge
of them in person there. The utter
most penny lawlessly received and
taken from the public treasury must
be recovered, he says.n
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

THE cases OF small pox reported
in New York city this year, are, in
comparison with last, as eighteen to
one. The disease is increasing, and
naturally there is general alarm.
The authorities are proposing and
discussing measures for the preven-
ton of the spread of the disease,
and among others compulsory vac
cination is talked of. 1t is stated
that the disease was introduced in
the city by immigrants, and another
proposition is that every immigrant
shall be compelled to submit to vac
cination. Prompt and energetic ac-
ton is required, where the small
pox once gets hold, to suppress it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
SENT UP.
TRAVIS CoUNTY's CONTRIBUTION TO
THE STAKE PRISON.

Yesterday the agent of Cunningham
& Ellis, lessees of the penitentiary,
visited Austin and took in charge the
parties convicted and sentenced at the
last term of Travis county district court
to various terms in the state prison. The
prisoners, chained together, were car
ried down the Avenue to the depot,
where they were provided with passage
to Huntsville under a strong guard.
Most of them were hard looking cases,
and almost without exception, their
characters do not belle their personal APP
pearance. Following is a full list Of
them:
Andreas Orelis, theft of horse, five
years.
Tom Tinnin, burglary and theft, five
years.
JEFF Williams, theft, two years.
Pete Hardman, theft of gelding, nine
years.
Barney Young, burglary, two years.
Sam Norval, theft, two years.
Lewis Brown, assault with intent TO
rape, five years.
William Jones, assault with intent 10
kill, three years.
Marion Atwood, theft, five years.
Henry Strong, theft of COW, two
years.
w. Fl. Matthias, theft, two years.
Alex Baleras, theft of horse, five
years.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

AN examination of the lists of the
successful candidates for the British
army'feveals an almost total absence
of young men of rank, and it is
thought in some circles that the
army will lose caste on this account.
What is lost in caste, however, may
be gained in quality of material.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

THE following good word comes
to us from old Bastrop: 'Eleven
years ago 1 watched the inaugura-
ton of the STATESMAN with interest
From its inception it was an import
ant factor in the re-establishment
Unpopular government in Texas, and
it has ever been the dearest friend
and advocate of pure administration.
1t gives me pleasure to see that your
efforts, in behalf of righteousness,
have been appreciated"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

A CHALLENGE has been received
by Gen. Hancock, president of the
National Rifle Association, from the
corresponding association in Great
Britain, which will probably lead to
a match between teams of the ma
tional guard and the British vol
unteers.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

THE Brennan Banner has this to
say: "The Austin STATESMAN has
been enlarged to a nine column
paper; a new dress has been put on,
and its general appearance greatly
improved. 1t is now very hand
some and city-like paper, and one
that is an honor to Austin, and
should be literally sustained by the
business men of that CITY,"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

THE DAILY STATESMAN, of FRI
day, contained two hundred and
fifty-nine original news, literary
and miscellaneous articles and items,
not including anything in the nature
of advertising. The measurement
of this matter by columns reached
four hundred and eighty-one inches.
nearly all set in BREWER type aud
much of it in nonpareil. What pa
per in Texas can make any more
favorable statement in its own be-
half2
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

run on the part of the United States
from the main branch of Red River
to point about half way between
the Canadian riyer and its north
fork, and that according to his in
structions he would take up the line
at that point and mark the boundary
then unfinished.
The survey referred to by the
United States commissioner, was
made by surveying party in mark
ing the limits of the Indian terri
tory. Texas was not a party to it,
not represented in il, and so far as
she is concerned, under the law of
the United States and Texas for the
organization of the boundary COM
mission and to survey of her limits,
is not affected by it.
Accordingly as disclosed i'll my
note of June 9, 1860, to the United
States commissioner, | commenced
and completed the survey of the one
hundredth meridian to the north
fork or main prong of Red River,
and on the north bank the line was
marked by monument fifteen feet
in diameter, seven feet high, with a
long wooden shaft in the centre,
and where it projected above the
monument, was marked as fol-
lows: On the north face,
400 w Lon the east, "In'd.
Terr'y."-on the south, Texas, Red
River,"-on the west, "Texas, 1861"
The Texas commission was the
only one of the joint boundary COM
mission that traced the boundary
line to, or built any monument on
any Red River.
My report, with map of survey,
Governor Houston's instructions,
extract from treaty Herewith my
note to the United States commits
sioner and his reply, plat of sur
vey in 1859, with copies from
Melish's map, was laid before Gov
ernOr Clark on April 2, 1861, who,
on same day, transmitted the same
to the house of representatives.
Report and documents ordered
printed, which was done by John
Marshall, state printer, 1861.
L might be able to 60 to Washing
ton in the early part of January,
1882, if necessary and of sufficient
Importance to justify the making of
arrangements for my not attending
the courts up the river, after our
term here, which commences second
Monday in December. If you de-
sire it, L must have prompt notice.
Truly, ETC.,
VIM. III. RUSSELL.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

A DISAGREEMENT of the jury in
the District of Columbia would not
be much of help to Guiteau. There
is an indictment for murder hang
ing over his head in Monmouth
county, New Jersey, where the pres
ident died, and it runs for three
years. He would be snatched on
this, in such event, in short order.
There can be no peace for the poor
devil, and the great piece of gener-
osity to him and to the world is to
make him dangle at once at the end
of q rope.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
A HOLIDAY PARTY ENDING WITH A

POWDER EXPLOSION.
JEFFERsoNvILLE IND.-John Nc
Clelland, an employee of the car
works, went to his homo, and, in
order to amuse his wife and children,
fired off lot of shooting cracker
Not satisfied with this, he procured
a pound of powder, and put it into
three ale bottles, and fastened the
bottles up tightly, and, after he had
inserted fuse into each bottle, at
tempted to fire them off III his yard.
He was unsuccessful in this attempt,
and, taking the bottles into the
which his wife and baby and a little
girl named Berry were sitting. Mrs.
McClelland wished to fire off
shooting cracker, and, in order to
get a light, removed the chimney
from a coal-oil lamp which stood on
the table. The fire cracker went off
and the lamp exploded. The burn
ing oil was communicated to the
powder in the three bottles, and all
three went off, scattering glass all
over the room. The oil set fire to
the house and the clothing of the
three unfortunate people-Mr. and
Mrs. McClelland and Miss Berry.
Mr.. McClelland succeeded in extin-
gushing the fire, not how
ever, until he had been severely
burned. His wife was also
dangerously burned about the
head and face. Mrs. McClelland's
clothing was burned from her body.
The powder and the glass from the
bottles did terrible work. Miss
Berry was probably from fatally in
jured by a piece striking her in the
side. She also received several
other cuts and burns. Mr.. Nc
Clelland received number of
slight wounds from the pieces Of
glass, one of is serious One piece
of glass penetrated to such a depth
in his left leg that it could not be
extracted. All those present wero
disfgured by the powder. The ex-
plosion blew out the window panes,
md pieces of bottle were found
fastened in nearly every part of the
house.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

THE new railway, projected by
capitalists of New York, Boston and
Europe, between New Orleans and
Yslita, New Mexico, is to pass, of
course, through Texas. At Yslita it
will make a junction with the Atchi-
son, Topeka and Santa Fe road.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

A CITIZEN of jefferson writes
81 am glad to see that the boom has
struck the STATESMAN. Appreciat-
ing as L do the high character of your
paper, permit me to express my
heartfelt qualification at results be-
ing attained by you. The STATESMAN
will always, 1 hope, remain as it has
been, the staunch supporter of all
that tends to elevate social and po-
litical affairs. Accept my best wishes
for your prosperity"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

THE Irish disturbances are una
bated. Extraordinary powers of
arrest and Imprisonment have been
granted the authorities, and, though
such powers are freely used, the
end of disorder seems further
away than ever. The land bill is
evidently failure, since it does not
suit the tenants and dissatisfies the
landlords. Even if it were satisfac-
tory TO both, it does not act properly,
since it will take fifteen or twenty
years to adjust the tenants rights
according to its provisions. The
commissioners have thus far not
decided perhaps above 1000 cases,
and of these sixty per cent. are said
to have been appealed. Truly the
Irish question is assuming danger
our proportions.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

Ex-PREsIDENT HAYES Is one of
the speakers engaged for the grand
army encampment at Cincinnati, in
January next. He will respond to
the toast; "The rebels; we meas
ure their value and sincerity as
friends by their desperate valoras
euemies."
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

THE other day there was a dog
fight for $3.50 in New York city, be-
tween "Jack" and "Sam j. Tilden."
The latter fought well, and held out
well, but finally he was overpswer-
ed and, it is said, he will be able to
fight no more. These facts ought to
encourage the dogs great namesake,
who withdrew in the heat of battle
that he might live, it is supposed, to
fight another day.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

BENNETT is going to organize an
other polar expedition. He is
greatly encouraged through the ex :
perience of the Jeanette crew, and
it is probable he will receive sub
stantial aid from the Russian gov
ernment. He is IN st. Petersburg
looking after the new scheme.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

1T is believed the present session
of congress will be long one, not
so much on account ofthe amount
OF important business on hand as on
account of the evident intention of
partisans to rake up issues and pro-
long discussions for the purpose OF
making political capital. The lobby,
too, intends to demand great deal
of work.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

A PREACHER in the Congrega-
tional church of Stratford, Connec-
ticut, began the use of the revised
testament, when he was notified by
the church officers that he must re-
turn to the King James translation.
He returned them his resignation,
saying he would no longer preach
before ignorance. He was thus un-
necessarily hard on the accepted
faith
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

CAPT. HowGATE was released on
New Years day to be allowed to
pass the time at his home. He is
held on bond of $4,000, and the
fact of his temporary liberation and
of generosity extended to Guiteau
certainly presents Judge Cox in the
light of a most liberal judge-too
liberal in all probability.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

In Rome the bakers have been so
long on strike that it was found
necessary, early in December, to
send to Naples for bread wherewith
to sustain the lives of the poor. On
a single day 100000 pounds of bread
were shipped to Rome from Naples
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG, at a
railway hotel the other day, in Ten
nessee, made a scene because the
proprietor objected to the colored
maid taking seat at the same table
with Clara. The proprietor had to
succomb.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

Our of every thousand people in
France fourteen are soldiers in ac-
tive service. Germany comes next,
with ten per thousand of popula-
tion, Russia with ten, and Italy
with eight. England has not one
soldier to every thousand of the
queens subjects, while the United
States has less than half soldier to
every thousand of nonulation.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

THE manufacture of the wine
known as Chartreuse has been pro-
hlbited by the French government,
but its sale here as a foreign pro-
duction will go on the same as
though there were no such prohibi-
tion
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

FRANCE is already making prepara-
tions to celebrate the centennial of
her greatest revolution-thato OF 1889.
At Versailles the court in which
was held the memorable sitting Is
being fitted up as a memorial, and
in a number oftowns celebration So
cieties are forming.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

IT is reported at Washington that
the subcommittee of the senate
judiciary committee, to consider the
subject of a bankruptcy law, have
completed the draft of such a meas
ure, and that it will soon be submit
ted to the full committee. The ex-
act nature of the proposed bill is not
known to the public, but it is be-
lieved that the members of the sub
committee, who have given the mat
ter much careful consideration, have
been able to frame q measure that
will meet with general approval. 1t
is reported that the new bill will be
in the interest of creditors, rather
than debtors, and that the action of
the law will render the expense of
selling bankrupt estates much less
than was the case in the old law.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

CINCINNATI has acted wisely in
contracting for $4,000 worth of
coal to be distributed in severe
weather to those needing it at cost.
This will prevent fuel corners, or
SHINING against God and man.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

DAKOTA is a Republican territory,
and hence its ambition to become a
state will be gratified. This Repub-
lican congress will not fail to
strengthen itself with two more
Republicans in the senate. They
will be badly needed after a little
while.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
SoUrHERN and eastern capitalists

SOUTHERN and eastern capitalists
are reported as about to combine
in forcing subsidy from congress
in aid of an ocean mail service be-
tween the United States and foreign
por1s. A conference is to be held
to organize lobby, and there will
be an early movement in Washing
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

IT is understood that one of the
bids for building the new capitol
will be accepted, provided the mat
ter of payment in lands can be ad-
justed so as to meet the necessities
of the contractors.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

ALL these stories about Western
Texas not being adapted to farming
are simply stuff. Some time ago we
told how a colony of Bohemian
farmers, in Bexar county, had raised,
during the last summer, while it
was so dry, forty bushels of corn to
the acre; ii has been told how soil
in Gonzales and Guadalupe
counties have produced better
wheat crops than are made
anywhere else in Texas, and how
the oat crops, away out on the Rio
Grande, have been as satisfactory
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

GENERAL BENJAMIN HARRIS
BREWSTER will appear in person to
engage in the prosecution of the
star route thieves. He so writes to
Attorney Bliss.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

CERTAINLY the reapportlonment
bill will be taken up by congress i'm
mediately and be made law. We
are within the power of a Republican
majority, and cannot do anything,
probably, but submit to unjust legis-
lation at Its hands.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

The total number of Immigrants
landed at New York for the year
1881 is about 100000. 1t is estimated
by the commissions that $2,500000
was paid out for inland transporta-
ton. and that $9,00O,OO0 in cash was
brought over by the new comers. 1t
is extraordinary how few of these
immigrants came south, though the
number is larger than heretofore.
Louisiana got 1867, Texas 1861, Mis-
sissippi 999, Alabama 320, Georgia
1902, Arkansas 854, and Florida
lO03. Most of the foreign immigra-
ton for Texas is entered at New Or
leans, and steps should be taken to
receive and forward them thence, as
in New York. This would lead
many more to land in the Crescent
City.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

Iris said General Grant is now of
the opinion that General Fitz John
Porter should be restored to his
rank in the army; that the charges
sustained against him are untrue.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

SPEAKING of the contested seats
IN the house of representatives, the
Washington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Enquirer says: "Any
attempt on the part of the Republi-
cans to exercise their majority by
crowding out southern Democratic
representative who have been duly
elected will be met according to the
present programme by tilibustering
and a refusal to vote, which will
leave the house without a quorum"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

THE Independent Republicans of
Pennsylvania threaten to- nominate
Wayne MacVeagh for governor at
their convention, to be held in Phil.
adelphia on the 10Th of January.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

ABOUT 25OO negroes have emf
grated from the northwestern part
of South Carolina TO Arkansas and
Kansas. No politicals significance
attaches to the movement.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

MONTGOMERY, ALA, is experience
ing a small pox scare, and the city
authorities have provided free vac
cinnstion. 1t is not said, however
that they enforce it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

GUITEAU was the most popular
receiver in Washington on January
first. Over thousand callers saw
him, a great many of them women.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

A LETTER from Carrizo Springs
gives the item that a great many
immigrants are reaching that point
because of the completion ofthe rail-
way into that heretofore almost un-
known region.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

Mr.. PENDLEToN wrote letter,
and since then it has been discov-
cred that his chances for being made
governor of Ohio are not worth
making q fuss about.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

THE Amerfcdn'S opinion is that the
Malone revolt in the south will
amount to nothing.n
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

The correspondence and docu-
mentary evidence concerning the
jurisdiction of Greer county is high
ly interesting.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
q GUANo JIM" is his name.

MAYOR GRACE, of New York city,
is suggested as a very proper can
didate for governor.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

THE Chicago, Texas and Mexican
railway is now completed to point
fifty miles southwest of San An
tonic.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12
VOL. XI.

THE Kansas City Times is trying
to give the klahoma boom a push.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

Mrs. LANGTRY has ceased to be
the professional beauty" and is
earning $500 per week because of
her real talent as an actress.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

THE Mississippi legislature is now
in session, and the opinion prevails
that Lamar will be returned to the
senate.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

GEN. CROOK, the great Indian
fighter, is expecting promotion in
case Gen. Mcdowell is retired. He
deserves il.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

COLONEL AsHBEL SMITH thinks
the financial affairs of the Texas uni
versity will be easily arranged so as
to produce available funds.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

KANSAS aspires to be cotton
state. The negroes who went there
NOT long ago from the south are to
be used in its production.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

COLONEL IRA FL. PIERCE, a
nephew of President Pierce, died a
few days ago in Montana. He was
n LAWYER of considerable ability.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

QUEEN VICTORIA has had row in
her kitchen, and the royal cooks
have been discharged.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

Col. J. s. Mosby, Of Virginia
when he returns from China, will. n
is said, marry well known society
lady Of Alexandria.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

G. p. HUNTINGTON is having
steamships built to carry coal from
Baltimore TO San Francisco.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

THE Richmond fund for building
a monument to the memory of r. E.
Lee has reached $4,000.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

Mrs. Matilda Dallas Wilkins is
dead at Philadelphia. She was a
sister of Vice-President George M.
Dallas, and wife of United States
Senator and Secretary of War Will
kins,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-01-12

GEORGE NJ. PULLMAN, of luxuri-
Gus car fame, is not yet fifty years
old, but he is worth millions.