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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07
A comnarison of figures. states the

A comparison of figures, states the
New Orleans Times Democrat, shows
that the state and private banks of
the country contribute nearly one
third of the country's gross banking
capital. Their deposits are larger,
in proportion to capital, than those
of the national banks. The total
capital of the national banks on July
l, was $477, 100000; deposits in the
national banks amounted to 81, 067, :
100000; in the state and private
banks, $739,0OO,O00. From 1880 to
1882 the capital of the national banks
increased $4,000, 900; of the others,
$32, OO0, 900; deposits in the national
banks increased $35, 900, 900; in the
other banks $238. 600 900.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07

1t is said that.the late Gen. Burn
sides uniform and equipments, in
Guiding the costly sword and accou.
trements presented to him by the
state of Rhode Island, are in the
hands of q Boston artist, held as Sc
curity tor payment for work done
six years ago on a statue of Mrs.
Burnside. The statue was COM
pleted, but never paid for or de-
livered, and still lies in the foundry
in Paris where il was cast. The
same artist is said to have in his
studio q clay model of a heroic
sized statute of Gen. Burnside, for
the preparation of which the arms
and uniform alluded to were fur
nlshad. - -
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07
The Day OF Reckoning.

The Express has already said
that Judge Hancock would
prove an able representative. in
national affairs, and dignity the
Office" and believing this it should
heartily support him under the cir
cumstances. 1t is either John Han
cock or Edmund j. Davis, and true
Democrats will be found enthusiast
tically supporting the former. We
expect to see the Cypress in ranks
before the day of reckoning comes
around
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07
What the Wrinkles Tell.

The chronological Journal has the
following bit of face lore:
The faculty of truth-that is, the
love of it's indicated by the mus
Gle which surrounds the eye, causing
folds AMI wrinkles. Justice is indi-
Gated by the muscle which causes
perpendicular wrinkles between the
eyebrows. Fullness and wrinkles
under the eye, for which some per-
sons are remarkable, indicate the
love of mathematical accuracy; and
wrinkles curving upward from the
outer angle of the eve and eyebrow
indicate probity or personal truth
fulness. There are three degrees of
the faculty of justice. The first is a
kind of exactness or strict honesty
in small money matters, which some
people would call closeness, and is
indicated by singular perpendicu-
lar wrinkle or line between the eye
brows. The second is the disposi-
ton TO require justice IN others. and
is indicated by two perpen-
dicular lines or wrinkles, one OH each
side of the center-a very common
signs The third degree is conscien-
tiousness, or the disposition to apply
the rule of Justice to ones self, and
is indicated by three or more
wrinkles or lines, especially notice
able, extending above the eyebrow
when the muscle is in action. The
love of command is indicated by
one or more short transverse
wrinkles across the root of the nose,
exactly between the eyes. 1t may
be seen in great military command
ers, in masters and teachers, and in
those generally who are fond of ex-
crclsing authority. In those who
are wanting in the power to COM
nland, and have no desire for re-
sponsibility, this sign is also absent.
The faculty of command frequently
acts with that part of justice which
reprimands, or requires others to do
right, and both together produce
that frowning and lowering brow
which is so terrible TO evil doors, or
to those who love to be approved
rather Than condemned
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07

THE meeting of Judge Ireland
and Col. Jones at Houstonis report
ed as decided victory for the for-
mer. We have not been Dragging
on the ability Of Judge Ireland as
q stump speaker. but his bout with
the greatest stump speaker in
Texas" shows his ability in a new
field. We knew that Ireland would
make one OF the ablest administra-
tive officers in Texas, but we were
not prepared to learn that Col.
Jones was absolutely demolished by
him. But Wash Jones had nothing
20 etand on, while Ireland walks a
platform of principles rs solid as the
rock Of ages.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07

A KEEN political observer, at
Washington, who has canvassed the
field closely, believes neither Demo-
Gratis or Republicans will have a
clear majority in the next house. He
places the Democrats at 1876, Repub-
licans at 140. The miscellaneous ell
ement would therefore be the bal.
ance of power, and it may be that a
second Pennington contest may en-
ana
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07
COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For Representatives in the Eighteenth
Legislature-FELIx Il. SMITH, l.. b.
JOHNSON.
County Judge. Il. FULMoRE.
County Attorney-E. Il. MOORE.
District Clerk-JoHN b. GiLDART.
County Clerk-FRANK Brown.
Sheriff-M. NJ. HoRNsBY.
Assessor of Taxes--D. A. ToDD.
Collector of Taxes-W. ID. MILLER.
County Treasurer-A. j. JERNIGAN.
Inspector of Hides and Animals--WM
SHEEHAN.
Justices of the Peace-Precinct No. s.
ALEX. LAMONT, w. Won ROSENBERG,
JR.
For Constable-EUGENE HARTKoPF.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07
EDITORIAL NOTES.

A New York paper hints that Mrs.
Langtry is not well, and that the
prospect is that by the time she is
due in this country her home duties
will make it impossible for her to
appear in public.
Upon the heels of the report that
the car of Russia now rides out
without an escort comes the an
nOuncement that the imperial family
will spend the coming winter in St
Petersburg, where court festivities
will be resumed.
In the Postal Guide, which is the
official publication of the postoffice
department, appears an advertise
ment setting forth that Frank Hat
ton, first assistant postmaster gen.
eral, is editor-in-chief of the Bur-
lington .Ha,okeye, and that large
commissions are given to postmas-
tiers acting as agents for the paper.
1t is considered that now and then
a postmaster fearing for his official
head may find hint in the premises.
One of the attractive features of
the Oriole Festival, at Baltimore
next month, will be an Interstate
military drill for prizes, in which it
is expected that companies from
many n'ighboring states will COM
pete. The first prize will be $1,000,
the second $500, and the third $3.50.
Three United States army officers,
appointed by the secretary of war,
will act as judges. Each company
entering the contest is to number
thirty-six privates, with commits
stoned and non.commissioned OFF,
GERS.
The range of small arms has in
| creased to such all extent in late
years that the English war office has
found it necessary TO change the
practice-grounds in several instan-
ces. Not long ago at the rifle butts
OH Hounslow Heath soldier acct.
dentally discharged his peace at a
| considerable elevation. The squad
was firing at the 1000.yards range
and the bullet, flying over the tar
gets, passed completely through the
two and one-half inch oak door of q
gentleman's house 5000 yards from
L. :
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07

SENATOR FRYE, who is managing
the campaign in Maine this year, and
is personally more largely interested
than any other one man in the state,
since his return to the senate de-
ponds upon the result, is predicting
only 5000 Republican majority. His
prediction can be upset by a change
of $500 votes, and as Maine has been
voting of late years this change is
not difficult one to make.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07
The Election OF Davis.

Epson and his friends, for some
reason not clearly apparent, refused
to go into the convention, and the
result was the nomination of Han
cock. He is in Europe, but we learn
has cabled his acceptance. What
the Epson men will do remains to
be seen. Some think they will come
to the support of Hancock, while
others believe they will hold off and
the result will be the election OF
Davis
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07
VIII support Him L.

Judge Hancock will canvass his
district for congress. Though the
Epson delegates refused to go into
the convention, it is said they will
nevertheless support Hancock, and
his election is thereby made certain.
He is one of the ablest men in the
state and should be kept in congress,
and his craftsmanship will give pres
tige to Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07
sweetly Harmonious.
Bangor (Ae.) Commercially

While VIM. Blaine was in the cab
met he maintained, to say the least,
neutrality in Virginia politics,
though personally he never sympa-
thized with Malone but now that
the Arthur administration is COM
mitted to his fortunes, Blaine is re-
ported as throwing his influence on
the side of the straightout Repub-
licans. Thus you see how sweetly
harmonious the grand old party is
in every quarter.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07
p,a change sis Devotion.


The Galveston Ne,cs in speaking
OF the Hon. John Hancock, says:
" His individuality is strong, no
doubt, but his adherence to princi-
ples is equally strong. Many would
have driven him from the Demo-
cratic party when his services SEEM
ed to be not needed and he stood in
the way of others, if they could have
made his sense of wrong and spirit
of resentment superior to his adj
herence to Democratic principles.
On the other hand he has been
equally above the allurements of the
Republicans, even of the moderate
portion of that party. 1t is pretty
well known that he could have had a
high position under President
HAYES if he would have taken it."
We fully agree with the Ne,cS with
regard to the efforts OH the part of
some to drive Mr.. Hancock out of
the Democratic party. When de-
feated by Wash Jones he had receiv-
ed the nomination by Democratic
convention of his district, and his
defeat was due to the action of few
demagogues who were anxious to
succeed him. But they did their
work too well. The defeat of Mr..
Hancock disorganized the party and
the very men who had assisted
Jones in defeating Mr.. Hancock
were in due time invited to the
same feast. Jones defeated
Seth Sheppard two years after the
defeat of Mr.. Hancock. These
wrongs which the Hon. John Han
cock suffered at the hands of his
own party never changed his devo-
ton to the Democratic party. He
has continued steadfast and true
Democrat from first to last, because
he is not only Democrat in name
but one in principle. He is both a
statesman and patriot, and is an
honor to the party. Are there any
Democrats in the tenth district who
will either directly or indirectly
aid IN the defeat of Mr..
Hancock and the election of
E. j. Davis? We trust not,
but if there should be any
such we ask them in the name of the
Democratic party ''to let this cup
pass, lest the poisoned chalice
should soon return to your own
lips" We don't believe that there
Is a true Democrat in the district
who will vote against Mr.. Hancock.
His defeat would be a sad blow to
the Democracy in western Texas.
Mr.. Hancock, when elected, will be
the representative of the entire dis
trict. The interest of San Antonio
will not be neglected. 1t was not
when Mr.. Hancock was in congress
from this district before. His nOmi-
nation has been hailed with satisfac-
ton by the people of the entire
state.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07

Capt. Burton, the African explor
er, reports that almost illimitable
gold can be obtained by the adven-
turous on the gold coast of Africa.
He says the region is equal to hslf
a dozen CALIFORNIA;. 1t is found in
the sea sand, the dust in the roads
and in the mud walls of the native
huts. 1t Is said that numerous ex-
plorers have gone thither to verify
the truth Of the report.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07

IT looks as though some of the
officers employed to manage our
magnificent navy might be dispens-
ed with. According to the naval
system there are $4,000 men in that
branch of the service. There are
enough officers to command q navy
Of the first magnitude. There are
twelve rear admirals, twenty-five
commodores sixty captains, 11O
commanders, 1874 lieutenant COM
mAnders, SIS lieutenants, $50 mas
tiers, 400 ensigns. The number is
added to annually.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07

CAPT. PAINE, of Okolahoma no.
toriety, is again in the Indian Terri
tory. Mr.. Phillips, the special agent
at Washington, of the Cherokee ma
tod, urges the commissioner of In
dian affairs to take the necessary
legal steps to put an end to Paine's
efforts to seize upon the Indian
lands.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07
Going TO Win.
1Breuh4m Ranner1

"Revolt against trickery and de-
ceit" is what the San Antonio En-
press calls the bolt from The Austin
convention. Itindulges in the hope
that Hancock will decline the nomi-
nation when made acquainted with
the circumstances. The STATESMAN
is absolutely sure that Hancock will
not only make the race, but be
elected.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07

THE New York Times is so angry
over Jay Hubbell's conduct that it
says: ait has now become an i'm
perative question whether decent
Republicans can get rid of Hubbell-
ism without abandoning their party.
II tlfey cannot they will most GER
tainly abandon the party"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07
From Wurtenburg comes the an

From WurtenDurg comes the an
nouncement of the. death OF Herr
yOn Msgnus, who formerly repre-
scented Germany at the Danish
court. He was present, in that Ca
pacity, at the famous banquet in
Copenhagen at winch Sara Bern
hardt proposed her toast to the well
fare of undivided France. That
toast was the diplomatic death sem
tence of Magnus. He was consider
ed in Berlin not to have maintained
the honor of Germany with sufficient
dignity, and was summarily retired
to private life.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07

1T appears now that it will not be
many days before the jury in the
star route trials will be given a
chance to decide as to the guilt OF
the star route gang. There is but
one loophole through which they
may escape. The government elect
ed to charge them with conspiracy
60 deiraud. That they did defraud
the postofiice department is notori-
Gus, but that they conspired to de-
fraud, the jury may, perhaps, kindly
doubt.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07
Every Good Democrat.

Notwithstanding Col. Epson and
his handful of followers stood aloof
from the convention and are now
nothing more or less than disor-
ganizers, the nomination of Hancock
gives general satisfaction, and every
good Democrat in the district will
heartily support him.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07

The sixth item in the will of the
late Senator Hill, of Georgia, reads |;
II give and bequeath to my wife
and children that which some of
them now possess and which ] as
sure them, in full view of death, is
far richer than gold, and more to be
desired than all human honors. God
is a living God, and Christ came into
the world TO save sinners. beg
them to have faith in Jesus, for by
this faith alone can they be saved.n
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07

The widow of Henry j. Raymond
is now living in Brookfield, YER
mont, where she is building hand
some cottage. Mrs. Raymond has
travelled extensively through Eu-'
rope, and she says that the surround
ings of Brookfield are the most beau
tiful she has ever seen.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07

JUSTICE FIELD has decided that
the San Francisco ordinance, pro-
hibiting the establishment OF Chi
nese laundries in the city, is invalid.
So the idea of a white mans govern
ment will fail in the west.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07
Jay GouId's Dish.

The popular impression is that Jay
Gould has gone into the business,
not of making governors, but of I'M
making at least one governor, to the
extreme satisfaction of honest men
of all parties throughout the COM
mOuwaalth
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07

ATTENTION is called to the cor
respondence between Judge Ireland
and Col. Jones regarding joint dis
cussion. Ii is full and explains itself
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07
APprehends.

If the San Antonio Express re-
fleets the sentiment of the Epson
Democracy in the west, we appre-
bend that the men who nominated
Judge Hancock will have to elect
| hsYr,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07

ENGLISH agents are buying mules
for the Egyptian campaign as far
west as Cincinnati. Again we COM
mend the Texas brute as fit for for
ward as well as back movement.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07

SPEAKER KETFER has begun his
canvass, and Gen. John IL. Young
is going to take the field against
him US the Democratic nominee.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07

The Tecumseh, Ala, iron furnace
lately blew out, after continuing in
blast over seven years. This is said
to be longest continuous blast ever
made by any furnace in the United
States.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07
STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
FOR GOVERNOR,
JOHN IRELAND.
Of Guadalupe.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
MARION MARTIN,
of Navarro.
FoRicoMPTRoLLER,
w. j. SWAIN,
of Red River.
FOR TREASURER,
f. r. LUBBOCK,
of Galveston.
FOR COMMISSIONER GENERAL LAND
w. G. WALSH,
Of Travis.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
JOHN ID. TEMPLETON,
of Tarrant.
FOR CHIEF JUSTICE SUPREME COURT,
A. II. WILLIE,
of Galveston.
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICES,
j. w. STATION,
of Victoria;
G. s. WEST,
of Travis.
FOR THE CoUlsr OF APPEALS,
j. p. WHITE.
of Guadalupe;
j. NJ. HURT,
oi Dallas
SAM A. WILSON,
of Cherokee.
FOR CoNGREss-TENTH DISTRICT,
JOHN HANCOCK,
OF Travis.
FOR sENATOR-TwENTY-F FOURTH DIS
TRICT.
A. w. TERRELL,
of Tavis.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07

C1ai11S and Fever.
=. RIVAL. Q Planter at Bayou Sara, La, says:
Nv plantation is in O malarfal district. For
several years could not make half crop on
account of bilious diseases and chills. I was
nearly discouraged when began the use of
TUFTS PILLS. The result was marvellous:
my laborers soon became hearty and robust,
and have had no further trouble.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-09-07

They relieve the eng0rge6 Liver, cleanse
the Hood from Poisonous humor., and
cause the bowels to net naturally, with
out which NO one can feel well.
Try this remedy fairly, and you VIII gain
Erioe 25 Cent?. Once. as Murray It, n. n.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-27
Pins for Woman and Children.

A sensational article headed "A Child
Swallows Pin is going the rounds of
the press. Well, what of it? Is it the
first time that newspaper reporter dis
covered that child could swallow a
pin? Why, / know of a little girl living
in the eastern part of the city who never
passes day in her life without swal-
lowing pin or two, and vet she is the
happiest and healthiest girl out. An
old lady informed me a short time ago
that she has swallowed on the average
a paper of pins per year. As she is nigh
sixty years old. this statement of hers
seems wee bit extravagant, but per-
haps it's all right. Anyhow, she feels
uncomfortable without having pin or
two in her mouth. and even (she says1
goes to sleep with pins in her mouth.
And yet she is healthy, robust, and hap
ply. As no one can tell where the pins
go to, we take it for granted that good
many of them are swallowed by women
who are everlastingly in the habit of
keeping pins in their mouths. As far.
as | can see, pins are a healthy diet for
women and children. They are cheap,
and one pin will do for child week.
while a paper of pins will keep full
fedged girl in good health for whole
year. A married man can never buy
too many pins for his wife and family.
It's economy. and ten times healthier
than cucumbers, green apples and spoiled
meat.-Ihe Bohemian.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-27
A Virginia Barbecue.

There were five fat mutton, two veal
and beef frizzing fragrantly over the
fire and all the morning, the sweet sa-
vor sharpening the appetite, while it adj
ded strength to the applause of the ''Old
Virginia niger" who was listening to
the speaking meanwhile.
A deep, wide ditch had been dug
some three or four feet in the ground
and filed nearly with bark and dry
sticks and set on fire. At one end of
the ditch several large boilers were fill
ed with the meat and parboiled. Across
the other half of the trench stout green
sticks were placed close together, and
over the live Goals, the smoke embers
having been raked away, was laid the
meat after having been boiled and CASH
ed through and through. AS it roasted
over the fire several negro men were
constantly busy with long switch mops.
sopping a gravy of butter, salt, vinegar
and black pepper from the bowls near
by and saturating the browning meat
as fast as it dried. 1t smelled good, and
the crowd of lounging darkies watching
the process knew it was good, and long
ed and waited. Near by were great
hampers of bread and cold ham, buck
cts of lemonade and long tables of pine
planks spread under the trees. -Balti-
more San.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-27

The son of an Austin butcher ex-
perienced great difficulty in compre-
hending fractions, although his teacher
did his very best to make him under
stand their intricacies. Nov let us
suppose" said the teacher, '.that Gus
toner came to your father to buy five
pounds of meat. and he only had four
to sell what would he do?' Keep his
hand on the meat while he was weigh
ing it, and then it would weigh more
than five pounds" was the candid re-
spouse.