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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20
An ssInsurrecrIan.n

Following is an extract from Wash
ington letter to the Sunny South
1.-THE most extraordinary negro insur
rection since that of Mat Turner, fifty
years ago in Virginia, has just occurred
in Texas. Not long ago the free thinking
colored people of Austin made Colone
Sayler, handsome intelligent white man,
mayor of Austin. Ex-Governor Davis
supposed for years past to own the so,
600 negro voters of Texas, opposed Say,
Ter with ali his might; but the colored
people voting unanimously elected him.
Davis was awfully mad. When eman
cipation day was celebrated, two weeks
ago, the negroes numbering. 5000 held
grand political meeting in the suberbs
of Austin. Davis was ruled out
and the negroes, without a dissent
ing voice, declared themselves hence
forth exempt from his domination and
their purpose to vote in future elections,
without reference to Davis dictatiOn
whether he dispensed federal patronage
or not Davis was utterly crushed by
this last blow given him by the blacks
and he pronounced it a worse than Nat
Turner rebellion. In fact this sad event
following Sayler's triumph so closely,
has led the government here to question
the wisdom of further adhesion to Davis
or Hon. Wash Jones, Greenback NJ. c.,
who have pooled their issues AID
taken charge of public plumber in
Texas
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20
A Bird Dispute.


The nest of a pair of ravens, in
which the hen was sitting, was near
'ly destroyed by storm. With
stenuous efforts the birds repaired
damage and the hen continued her
incubation, when q second storm
arose which again assailed their
rudely constructed domicile. For a
few days the ravens were missing,
after which they returned, but con-
jugal disagreement finished what the
violence of the wind had begun. The
work of notification was recommen-
cen, but one bird was determined
upon repairing the original while
the other began building new nest.
For time the divided labor was
proceeded with, when as if by mutu-
al compromise-their affection being
too real to permit either OF them to
"stand out" any longer-both aban-
doned their separate undertakings
and finally completed new and
substantial nest, in the shelter OF
which a vigorous brood was reared.
The "moral" can be read without
spectacles.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20
MANCHACA.
The school Examination and
Closing Exercises.

The closing exercises of Professor A.
ii. Dechard's school, near the town of
Manchaca, embraced the 10Th and Both
of June. was present during the exer-
cises and l must say that L have never
attended more thorough examination.
On the first day the professor examined
a class of little boys and one girl in Eng
lish grammar. 1 never saw pupils an
swer questions more promptly in my life.
The examination of this class showed to
the audience that with proper instruc-
ton little boys and girls can understand
English grammar. Judge Fillmore, who
was present, expressed himself perfectly
delighted with the examination. A part
of the same class was examined In arlth-
metic. From the manner they answered
questions and worked examples Oh the
board, showed conclusiyely that they
understood the subject as far as they
had gone. The classes in philosophy,
rhetoric. composition, Davies University
and Ray's,Arithmetic must have word of
praise. The young ladies and gentlemen
in the above studies, did remarkably well.
In fact they had progressed farther than
their parents had anticipated. The exhl-
bitlon each night was grand success.
The entertainment consisted OF reclta-
lions and dialogues, all Of which were
well rendered and did credit to all the
parties concerned.
At the close of the last nights exhibit
ton Professor Decheret's pupils pounded
him with sugar, coffee, flour, etc. 1t was
an agreeable surprise.
The citizens of Manchaca and vicinity
will erect this fall large school building
and parties who wish to have their chill
dren thoroughly educated, would do well
to communicate with Professor Decherd
in regard to board, tuition etc.
PATRON.
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Heal,hfuIne.. of Lemons.

When people feel the need of an acid
if they would let vinegar alone, and use
lemons or sour apples, they would fee
Just as well satisfied and receive no in.
jury. And a suggestion may not come
aniss as to good plan when lemons are
cheap in the market A person should,
in those times, purchase several dozens al
once, and prepare them for use in the
warm, weak days of spring and summer,
when acids Of lemons and ripe fruits are
so grateful and useful. Press your hand
on the lemon, and roll it back and forth
briskly on the table, to make it squeeze
more easily then press the juice into a
bowl or tumbler--never into tin-strain
out all the seeds, as they give a bad
taste. Remove all the pulp from the
peel, and boil in water-a pint for a
dozen pulps-to extract the acid. A few
minutes boiling is enough then strain
the water with the juice of the lemons
put a pound of white sugar in pint of
Juice boil ten minutes bottle it, and
your lemonade is ready. Put a spoon
full or two of this lemon syrup In glass
of water and you have cooling, health
full drink.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

The London Atheaeum of the 9Th
instant, announces the publication OF
various letters and papers relating
to Byron, including letters from
Lady Byron to Augusta Leigh,
showing how highly she esteemed
her and disposing finally of Mrs,
Stoves horrible SANDER. These
papers are said to be authentic and
belonged to the late Mrs. Leigh,
Lord Byron's sister, whose daugh-
tiers were left in unfortunate
circumstances. She has always
refused to make them pub
lie during her lifetime, but it is
probable that her daughters now
feel compelled to part with them,
They,will in any case form an impor-
tant addition to the personal history
OF the poet. Some unpublished
poems by Byron are also announced
to appear shortly. 1t is said that
there are many unpublished poems
by the author of Don Juan, in pos
session of Mr. Murray, the pub
Usher, which have been withheld be-
cause OF the license taken by them.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

THE repression bill will no longer
encounter the opposition of Mr.,
Parnell and his party, and in such
case will soon be an established law
AS an additional amendment for the
prevention of crime or to facilitate
the arrest of criminals the freeman s
Journal announces that the govern
ment is about to enroll bloodhounds
on the detective force, so that by
means of the new allies the officers
can more speedily hunt down muir.
derers. 1t remains yet TO be seen
how the chased will act when
brought to bay.
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Ju5tojul-11

ESTRAYED-By ]. Arthur Bailey before W.
II W. Medearis, j p. T. c., May "a, 1882, one
A on left shoulder; also, one Bay Horse Colt,
branded ii V with bar above II and quirl on
left hand top of W on left shoulder, and 81
(both letter and figure forming one character)
on jaw; also, one Bay Mare, about II hands
high, branded on left jaw; also, one Bay Year.
ling Colt, unbranded. Appraised at 81 each.
FRANK BROWN.
je28w3t County Clerk Travis County
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Proposals for Military Supplies.
OFFICE OF CHIEF QUARTERMASTER,
DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS.
IL Irnnnn 1000

FAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, June ID, 1857.
SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicate, sub
- ject to the usual conditions, will be re
celved at this Office, or at the offices of the
Quartz masters ni the several posts in this de-
partment. until ~ O'Clock, noon, ON the seven
teenth 10 dhy of July, 1882, at which time and
places they will be opened in presence of bid
ders, for furnishing and delivery of Military
Supplies during the fiscal year commencing
July l, 1892, and ending June 30, 1888, as fol-
lows:
Wood, Charcoal, Oats, Bran and Straw, or
and in the quantities set forth in circular to
bidders from this office, of this date.
Proposals for either class OF the supplies
mentioned, or for quantities less than the whole
required, will be received.
Deliveries to commence, If 30 required, within
twenty days after notice of award of the con-
tract has been gwen.
any or all proposals..
A preference will be given to articles of do
nestle production, raised near the post, con
ditions OF price and quality being equal.
Blank proposals, and printed circulars stat
ing the kind and estimated quantities required
at each post, and giving full instructions as TO
manner of bidding, conditions TO be observed
by bidders, of bond to accompany proposals,
and terms of contract and payment, will be
furnished on application to this office, TO the
Quartermasters at the several posts in the de-
partment.
No proposals will be considered unless &C
companied by a bond made according TO the
form prescribed.
Envelopes containing proposals should be
addressed to the undersigned, or TO the re-
spectiye Post Quartermast..rs
j. G. c. LEE,
Jun154t Chief Quartermaster.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

ESTRAY NoTICE-Estrayed Nav 8, 1892, by
u j. II. Coleman, Jr., before W. @. Crockett,
Justice of the Peace OF Travis county, the fol.
lowing described animals, to-wit: One bay
branded Mr. (connected) on left thigh, and M
(dim) on left shoulder. Also q dun horse with
blaze face, 2 white feet. years old, IAN hands
high, and branded same as above. Appraised
at $45. FRANK BROWN,
County Clerk Travis County, Texas.
jy Swat
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

y If it be the intention of the Eng
lish government to compose the
Irish trouble, it should be its aim to
bring about just such an arrange
ment as exists between Austria and
Hungary. The Hapsburgs for Gen.
turtles bullied the Hungarians and
finally had to place Hungary on an
equal footing as to sovereign rights,
giving her her own parliament, dele
gates being appointed from Hungary
and Austria to consider the affairs OF
the whole empire. The Hungarians
would have home-rule and they got
1t through agitation and revolution
and threatened revolution.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20
DROPOsALs FOR BIDS

For leasing the Texas State Penitentiarier, en-.
tire, or for the labor OF Conyicts confined there
in, by shops.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received BY
the undersigned up TO IL O'Clock NJ, Friday,
| september Is, 1892, for leasing the Texas State
| Penitentiaries, and all property thereto be-
| longing, the buildiDge, machinery, and labor OF
from 5OJ to 200 convicts in each penitentiary.
For a period Of Is years from January |, 1888
Proposals will also be received up 10 same.
time for the labor of convicts, by shops, from.
Northern Prisons, for periods Of from Ave 10
ten years from Jannary |, 1888.
Both prisons well supplied with eommodious
shops.
The Rusk Penitentiary il situated near town
of Rusk, fourteen miles from I. n q. N. n. r.,
and will be connected Herewith by narrow
gauge railroad, now nearly completed. IL II
surrounded by an abudance Of iron ore of fine
| quality. viii have connected with IL n fine
| blast furnace with capacity OF twenty-five tons
| OF pig iron per day. TimOer for coal easily Sc
| cured. About $4,000 at disposal OF the Board
to place machinery in said penitentiary.
The Huntsville Penitentiary, ON the line OF
the l. a. G.. X. X. IL IL supplied with u con
siderable amount OF machinery and tools, for
making wagons, fur'ituIe, chairs, ehoea and
cloth. About $4,000 at disposal Of Board for
additional machinery.
Bids will also be received mail Tuesday. Au-
gust IS, 1882, for lease OF about 800 convcts, 10
be worked on farms on the outside, In forces OF
All bids 10 be directed TO the Governor, at
Austin, Texas, and must be accompanied BY
good and sufficient bond, in sum OF SIC, 600 in
case OF bid for lease OF entir, penieentiary, and
bond OF $1,000 for each 100 conyicts, or frac-
ton thereof proposed to he contracted for,
whether on outside or inside, conditioned that
contract and bond will be entered into and exc
cuted If proposal be accepted.
Bids for outside labor will be opened by the
Board at the Office Of the Governor of the State,
In the city of Austin, Texas, at ~ o clock M,
on August IS, 1881, and contracts awarded.
Bids for lease Of PenitentiAriee or inside la
Dor will be opened at the Office OF the Governor
at ~ NJ, on Friday, fifteenth day OF September
1892, when the Board will determine whether
each PenItentiary shall be leased entire, or the
labor by chops in limited numbers, after which
contracts will be awarded TO the highest and
best responsible bidders.
The Board reserves the right 10 reject any and
all bids offered.
For full particulars, address t. j. GoREE,
Superintendent OF PenItentiaries. Huntsville,
Texas, who will send circular with full infor-
nation.
o. M. ROBERTS,
Governor.
+. II. LUBBOCK, De-, pa..s
Treasurer. f0n' D"Ai"'
THOS. j. GOREE,
supt. Pen'y.
Austin, July /, 1882. jy1oawsw
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

SPEAKING of the movement in
favor of General Bate, in Tennessee,
the Memphis Ledger pronounces the
governorship "a springboard to the
United States senate" SO it is. Coke
demonstrated this, and now some OF
the wire-pullers would turn the
tables on him, and send him back to
his hog farm near Waco.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

The statistical bureau of the treas
ury department places the interest
bearing debt of the United States,
including the whole of 1881, at
81 ,639 ,568,75O. This includes $780,
378,6O0 in six per cents, $439, 841 $50
in five per cents, S250,0OO0O0 in four
and one-half per cents, 1879 .347, 800
in four per cents, and 100000 in
three and one-half per cents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

j. w. THRoCKMoRToN is the unan-
imOus choice ofthe Democrats of his
district for congress. The people OF
North Texas know how to honor this
distinguished statesman, and when
they are given the opportunity they
do so, as was done other day at
Decatur, without dissenting voice
He is one of the truest and bravest
of Texans.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

THE silk manufacturers boast OF
product worth $S5, 100000, and the
employment of $4,000 hands last
year. The importation of foreign
goods, however, is increasing rapid
ly, amounting now to $50, 100000.
The duty paid amounted to $21, $780,
600, 50 that the duty of sixty per
cent is certainly not for the protec-
ton of an infant industry, but SIM
ply to enable the silk manufacturers
to make "big money" individually,
Americans are long-suffering peO-
pie to endure such taxation.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

EsTRAYED-June 10, 1882, by w D. Fulkes,
II before James A. Wright, Justice OF the
Peace, One Gray Mare, fourteen hands high,
IA or IS years old, with blotched. brand on left
shoulder. One blue Roam Mare, years old,
fourteen hands high. branded X on left shout
der, on hip and on Jaw, and one Blue Gray Mare,
years old, fourteen hands nigh, branded A,
with perpendicular bar running from bottom
to top through the centre, on shoulder and hip,
all Of which are valued at $500. FRANK
BROWN, County Clerk, Travis County, Texas.
jun-I4w3t
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

Mr.. GLADSTONE, having an
nounced that any amendment to his
coercion bill would be esteemed an
expression of want of confidence in
his government, has had to put up
with the enactment of a very unex-
pected amendment. Evidently the
premier's star is declining, and had
the conservatives an able and agrees
sive leader it might soon go downin
blood. The Irish agitators are the
only persons who can regard the sit
uation in British politics with entire
complacency. There has never been
a time, as the Spectator sadly con-
fesses, when the opposition in Eng
land to Irish independence was so
little formidable as it is now.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20
Notice! Notice!!

Any one knowing of the crossing of q
railroad over a public road in Travis
county, that is in bad condition, will re
port to me at room No. 3, Hancock build
ing, West Pecan street, at once, as l an
employed by commissioners court to see
that all railroads in this county, place and
maintain in good order such crossings.
i25d3.w3t JOHN DowELL.
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Z STRAYED-By W. T. Frazor, before F.
u Tegener, J. p. TIC, June II, 1882, a hay
Mare, about ID or IA hands, or years old,
branded Spanish brandt on left thigh; also, a
brown Mare, about years old. about 10 hands
high, blaze face, branded r within a circle) on
left shoulder: also, a bay mare Mule, about 10
or IA hands nigh, about 8 or years old, star in
forehead, right eye out, and branded Spanish
brandy on left thigh. Total appraisement sos.
FRANK BROWN,
ie22w3wf Clerk G. @. r. G.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

THE independent press of the
state is greatly elated with the hope
that trading may prevail at Calves
ton. The STATESMAN is satisfied it
will not, though it knows there are
even Democrats who would trade
with the devil for personal benefits
and qualification.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

"THE star route cases are to be
prosecuted without fear or favor"
declares Attorney General Brewster,
1t is to be hoped that DIR. Brewster
will stick to this pledge, notwith-
standing the fact that Mr.. Dorsey is
the secretary of the National Repub-
lican committee.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20
THERE is much distress among III

THERE is much distress among the
Chinese in San Francisco. Thou
sands are thrown suddenly out OF
work by combinations that have
prevailed on employers to discharge
them, and all business is so stagnant
that there are no new openings for
than
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

THE NAME of Hayes has a sound
of fraud about it, and is one reason
why it may be well to be suspicious
of the tariff commission. This sus-
picion assumes force when it is told
that when the members of the COM
mission met at the Ebbitt House the
other day in Washington, this Mr..
Hayes made an address in which he
announced that the commission was
expected only to revise the tariff. An
honest confession is good for the soul
and when Mr.. Hayes made this an
nouncement he expressed bold
and brazen truth. There is nothing
plenary about The commission. II
was created alone to demonstrate
that the Republican party could not
afford to run the government on less
money and internal taxes hav-
ing been somewhat reduced, that
protection would have to be more
protected.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20
Delegates TO state Grange, Take
Notice.

The meeting of the State Grange has
been fixed for the second Tuesday in
August, instead of the first as heretofore
understood. This course has been rem
dered necessary on account of the con
fiict in the proceedings of the last session
of the State Grange and the constitution
as printed. Delegates shonld not fail tC
bear this in mind. Farmer.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

THE report of the commissioner of
agriculture for July shows fine
wheat and corn crops throughout
the country, particularly in the
sonthern states.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

Died at La Grange, Fayette county,
Texas, on the tenth day of July, of hem
orrhage of the bowels, August Eilers,
aged fifty-seveu years, native OF Am
sterdam, Holland, but citizen OF Texas
for the last thirty-three years.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20
Something of UNITY ana value.

The DIVISION OF STATISTICS OF the depart
ment of agriculture has been charged by
congress with the collection and monthly
publication of freight rates of railroad
and steamboat lines for the information
of farmers. These data will be useful
and valuable to producers and shippers
1t is believed at the department that gen
eral information concerning local prices
and cost of shipment will tend to stimu
late distribution of products, and will
certainly aid the producer in determining
whether the shipment of his surplus will
result in loss or profit. The transporta
ton lines are cheerfully responding to
the requests for information and prompt
ly aiding in giving utility and vahe to
the monthly publication.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

The porte protests against the
bombardment of Alexandra, but
dispatches agree that the powers
justify England's action in the mat.
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To which the attorney general replied
as follows:
Hon. W. C Walsh, Commissioner Land Office /:
DEAR SIR-Yours of this date to hand,
and has had my careful consideration /;
and in answer thereto l would say that
in my opinion your ruling made therein
is correct enunciation of the law in the
case. / am, respectfully,
j. H. MCLEARY, Attorney General.
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AND now Mrs. Christiancy is re-
ported as having gone to the old
fellow and put her arms around him
and Rugged HIM until she could not
hug him any longer, asking forgive
ness for all her sins. She will have
pretty hard time, after exposures
made in the trial. wedding her OWL
way in the world, and therefore she
would take the old man in again II
she can, and draw ON his purse fol
all she is worth, which is very little
One or two more long embraces may
warm the old fellow up to the point
of accepting second martyrdom.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

Now that the county canvass is about
to open, following is pointer" for the
candidates, from the Georgetown Sun.
l." The practice of one candidate arraign-
ing another for everything bad he can
rake and scrape up against him is be
coming extremely disgusting to sensible,
highminded gentlemen. They are tired
of such electioneering and that is one
reason they take so little interest in pub
lie speaking."
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

Mr.. c. E Young, OF Allegheny City,
Pennsylvanla, writes: .sDisease and
suffering had completely discouraged me.
took no pleasure in eating. felt NV.
self burden, and my mind bordered on
insanity. Dyspepsia and urinary disor-
ders troubled me- 1 tried Browns Iron
.Bitters, and now, thank God, 1 feel nv
self the equal OF any man. 1t has saved
my lifel"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

THE State Credit Democrats of
Tennessee, in convention lately, de-
cided to nominate a candidate for
governor against General Bate, the
regular Democratic nominee.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

...a7Nn surpp FOR sAIE-Iu

-.oo MERINo SHEEP FOR sALE-In
1Atltl lots 10 Suit Purchasers.-By an order
aOD-ohsfe Cont. Of Travis county, Texas,
in in ' the town Of Brady, McCulloch county, on
the first day Of August, 1882, will sell 70 the
highest bidder 2sO0 head Of good nerlnp sa ~
Ane5st q 1852. 500 head Of Good Merino sheep
to he highest bidder, with 40 head OF g9oo YER
mont Bucks. Terms, cash. tOE,
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THE plotters are all in favor of
dark horses. They are going to
Galveston to pass through fitful
fever, which will be the death of
them,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-07-20

JOHN G.. THOMPSON expresses the
belief that the Democrats of Ohio
will carry the state election, and
gain two congressman.