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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05
The Ireland of To-Day.

IA. NJ. Sullivan at Cooper Institute
No man who knew Ireland, twen-
ty, even ten years ago has any COM
mensurate knowledgs of the Ireland
OF to-day. A revolution has been
wrought by the school and the print
ing press. and, at length, by the
backward wave of American influ-
ence and sympathy. American let
tiers have filed Irish homes. with
hope and spirit that is terrible to
landlords. There are scarcely any
names that are so objurgated in
England as those of Charles Stewart
Parnell and Michael Davitt. Zap
plause.] In my judgment Ire
land has discovered a policy that
will lead her on to victory. 1
stood on the streets of Dublin on
August 10. An exhibition of Irish
manufacture had been projected.
This had long been considered i'm
possible without aid of capital and
men with handles to their names.
and especially the patronage of the
lion and the unicorn. 1t was soon
apparent, however, that the people
could do without the lion and the
unicorn, and that the people wished
il to be an exhibition ofIrish self-re-
lance. There was building raised.
$l50,O00 were contributed, and 800.
600 happy people, who were their
own police, lined the streets.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05
Revival OF Mexican Speculation.
London Special l

Under the belief that American
enterprise is sure to develop Mexico
rapidly, the buying of Mexican bonds
has been greatly stimulated of late.
These bonds have been down to ten
per cent, but now are up to twenty
seven. People who look to the
future have great faith that the
United States will control the sister
republic of Mexico, either directly
or Indirectly, and notice the immense
progress made in the Mexican rail-
way system owing to American
enterprise. General attention is
being directed to the subject, and
the Saturday Revielo to-day has an
article expressing the opinion that
the great American capitalists, with
Gen. Grant at the head, are likely
to bring order out of the Mexican
chaos. The dealings here in Mexican
railroad stocks are now very extern
sive, and, altogether, there is a re-
vival of Mexican speculation, based
upon the "manifest destiny" theory
of some years ago. The British
public want a new field for invest
ment, and this is likely to suit them
as well as any other.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05
Star Route Incidentals.

st. Louis Journal of Agricultural
And now comes another scandal
on smaller scale, it is true, than
that of the Yorktown centennial a
year ago, but still a scandal which
ought to be reprobated. 1t appears
that during the hundred days of
the recent star route trials, the attor-
neys of the government, including
AttorDey-General Brewster, were in
the habit of taking lunch at the res
taurant of one Dave Hagarty. Hag
arty presented bill of 1887 to the
department of justice for payment,
which was referred to Mr., Bliss,
one OF the attorneys, and ap-
proved and then paid. The
bill includes thirty-nlne bottles
champagne wine, three boxes Refine
Victoria cigars, and, after September
l, reed birds. The lunch usually
consisted of crab salads, turtle soups
and chicken croquets. The presen-
tation of such bill thirty years ago
would have stamped the partici-
pants in the lunch as a set of brazen
faced, cheeky rascals. 1t ought to
do so now. No wonder the star
route trials have already cost the
government 100000. AS the trials
are all to be gone over with again
they may cost our tax payers half a
million or so before the ending. BY
and by there will be reckoning for
such abuses.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05

THE Episcopalians of Chicago are
having row on the subject of ritu-
alism. Bishop McLaren was to have
officiated at the laying of the corner
stone OF new church there a few
days ago. The Chicago Journal
says:
1t was at first arranged that the
ceremonies connected with the lay
ing of the corner stone should be
presided over by Rt. Rev. Bishop
McLaren, but this has been changed,
and the bishop will not be present.
1t was rumored that serious difficult
ties had arisen between Bishop Nc
Laren and Rev. Arthur Richie, the
rector in charge, on account of the
proposed celebration of mass on the
occasion, and a reporter of the Jour
nal called ON the latter to see if
there were any grounds for
the report. Mr.. Richie was
not at home, but his curate,
Rev. Mr.. Benedict, was seen, and
stated that it was true that Bishop
McLaren had declined to take part
in the services, and that his refusal to
do so was on account of their nature.
He dlsapproved of the celebration of
mass in connection with the laying
of the foundation stone, particularly
to the use of the word mass, on &C
count of its associations. He had
not, however, prohibited the service
in any way, merely stated bis disap-
poval of them, and refused TO take
part, and there was no ill-feeling be-
tween him and Mr.. Richie over the
matter, nor was any future trouble
likely to arise out of the circum-
stances.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05
Independent journalism.
fort Worth Gazette.]


The following from the Austin
STATESMAN illustrates true indie
pendence, as applied to newspapers {:
"The STATESMAN is thoroughly
Democratic. and being so it is hon.
est enough to comment upon the acts
of Democratic officials. 1t adheres
to principles, not to men, and its
duty is to criticise the course OF
Democratic officials when their pub
lie acts call for criticism. Blind adj
hesion 10 state officials on its part
would, as it ought, destroy public
confidence IN the paper; anu this we
are proud to say it does enjoy"
Most party journals wear the yoke
position to Suck apdKortth oG esq III III
state capitals. The STATESMAN is
right, and is a standing re-
buke to that class of So
called party organs that bows in
meek subservience to the dictates OF
party officials. True independence
in journalism is that sort of indie
pendence that maintains consistency
IN principle, fairness in discussion,
dignity in management, truth in ut
terance, and justice in discrimina-
ton; that sort of independence that
recognizes the rights and respects
the opinions of others, and that is
neither afraid to commend merit
nor to condemn error, whether the
one is discovered in an adversary or
the other in friend.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05
A Suspicious Pre- tension.

ldOustOn age
There is one Thomas u. Williams
out about San Antonio, who was
employed once by the government
to go with one Henry M. Atkinson
as an escort for some Kickaboo
squaws, and we had got the impress
sion that he had not distinguished
himself by any other public service.
But he is out in a communication to
the San Antonio Express in which
he insists that he is greater man
than Justice Shallow and has more
influence at Washington than Tom
Ochiltree. Ifany man pretend sthat
he has more influence than Tom
Ochiltree with the radical admins
tration at Washington, the extrava-
gance of his pretension very justly
subjects him to suspicion.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05
How it is Done.

TSt. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Each of the late aspirants for the
Republican nomination for governor
in New Hampshire, S. w. Hale and
Moody Currier, is said to have spent
$4,000 in laying pipes and pulling
wires before the convention. Per-
haps the people of Puritan New
England like that sort CT thing.
Hale, who got the most delegates, is
said to be worth a million, made
chiefly in stock and mining specula-
ton. Nominations having been
made, both parties will now go to
work and buy votes, directly or indi-
rectly, as they did i'll Maine. Hold
ers of political money-bags in the
little New England states could tell
some queer stories if they would.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05
Not Doing Their Duty.

The Austin STATESMAN of the
9th instant, in an editorial of some
thing over a column, asks what "tLe
candidates are doing" We have
not had time to read the editorial,
but we can tell the STATESMAN that
none of the candidates for state Off
Judge Ireland. He is making All
active and faithful canvass of the
state. But the other candidates seem
10 be relying upon the strength of
the party and the industry of Ireland
to secure their election. 1t is neither
right nor just that the whole brunt
of the campaign fall on his shout
ders. The people have an interest in
all the other offices, aud they have
right to expect the candidate to give
public expression to their views.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05
Candidates should See TO II.

The Austin STATESMAN is calling
on the nominees on the state ticket
to get out on the hustings and make
heard. They probably
think the state ticket is ali right,
and that they do not need to exert
themselves. Sometimes this fancied
security turns out badly. 1t is not
enough that the state ticket shall be
elected. The candidates should see
to it that no encouragement is given
to the opposition by a reduction in
the Democratic majorities.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05
Doing His Duty.
[Greenville Berald.1

Judge Ireland is making an able
canvass of the state, and wherever
his voice is heard the Democratic
party is strengthened. But he has
had very little assistance. so far,
from his associates on the state
ticket. 1t Is impossible for one man
to canvass the whole state of Texas
during the time intervening be-
tween the adjournment of the
Galveston convention and the
November election, and if it were
possible such q task should not be
imposed upon the head of the state
ticket. The able and distinguished
gentlemen who were honored by the
Galveston convention with nomina-
tions tor other state offices have q
duty 10 perform in this matter, not
withstanding the fact that the cleo
ton of the entire ticket is certain
ty, and they should not permit the
nominee for governor to bear the
whole burden of the canvass.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05
opened His Mouth One Time.
CDailaa TimpR1

Gov. Lubbock is the only candi-
date on the Democratic ticket, with
the exception of Judge Ireland and
Swain. who has opened his mouth IN
defense of the party that nominated
him. He and Swain have both
made one speech. The party is in
no danger of defeat, but we would
like to see the candidates show
what they could do il it were in a
tight place. We suppose, though,
hat the state candidates are relying
on the Democratic candidates Tor
constable in the different precincts
10 carry the campaign through and
prevent the loss of our majority.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05

TAXATION does not create value.
1t merely transfers it. Tariff duties
transfer value out of the pockets of
consumers to the treasury when
they purchase imported goods
Protective duties not only do this,
but they also transfer the difference
In price on domestic goods from the
consumer to the manufacturer. If
the protective duties were not i'm.
posed the shifting would not take
place; the increased cost would not
exist. Protective duties rob the con.
sumer for the benefit of the manu-
facturer.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05

THE Protection organs continue to
assure the overtaxed people that tar
if taxes are not "grevious burdens"
Tie baf6hs.n wRfb6I 1hl a the case vBl11e
pay tribute to them through the op-
GRAFTON of demonstratably unjust
and Ubiquitous tax law, but the peo-
pie who have to economize to get
through the domestic fiscal year are
fully convinced, by actual expert
ence, that an average tax of forty
three per cent on everything they
buy is a very grievous burden in
deed. On groceries alone the labor
ing man spends nearly half his in
come, and he has to pay tariff tax
on nearly all of them.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05

THE English language will GER
tainly remain the language of this
country. The number of persons
residing in the United States in
1880, of foreign birth, was 6,679, 94S.
Of these not less than 3,516,594 emf
grated from countries where English
is the language of both the govern
ment and the people. The only
large body of emigrants of any other
nationality and speaking another
language than the English, is that
from the German empire. But their
entire number is but 1896, 742, which
is only some 100000 more than the
population of Irish birth now in the
United States. The other natiUnali-
ties are so few in number, respective
ly, and thus so broken up, that in a
comparatively short period their in
dividual languages will be merged
into the ordinary and current Eng
fish These figures clearly demon
strate the uselessness of teaching any
other language than English III our
common schools.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05
swallows TWO Gallon. or water.
1DaIlas TImes.1

Alex. Terrell, of Austin, deserves
the thanks of the Democracy. 1t
was he who went into the past and
resurrected that indictment, drawn
by Wash. Jones and others, against
E. j. Davis. That indictment is now
thrown IN the face of Jones at his
every step and it has the effect of
giving him dryness in the throat.
He swallows at least two gallons of
water every time he tries to explain
how he happened to sign his name.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05

tionists are making written demands
upon candidates for the legislature
to announce themselves in favor of
submitting the prohibition consti-
tutional amendment to a vote of the
people, and any neglect or refusal
to comply is q signal for the nomi-
nation of prohibition candidates.
AS a result the indications are that
a majority of the next Legislature
will he pledged to submission.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05

If William X. Vanderbilt, son of
William II. Vanderbilt, should be
nominated in the first congressional
district of New York against Perry
Belmont, it will be bonanza for the
boys, for votes will be worth not less
than five hundred dollars apiece.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05
A sunday Effort.
1San Antonio Express

Ex-Gov. Davis appears to have
made a deep impression by his
speech at Fredericksburg last Sun
day, the impression being, If we may
Judge by the remarks of the Freder-
lcksburg Wochen6latt and its CORE
spondents, that it was a cheeky
thing on the part of Davis to come
to fredericksburg on Sunday to
convert the singing festival into a
political meeting.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05

THE transit of Venus in December
and the total eclipse of the sun next
May are alike taxing the resources
of the scientific world. Every civil
ized government has lent hand in
aid of observations of the transit,
which are to be taken simultaneous
ly at opposite sides of the earth.
Some of our American astronomers
are about sailing from San Francisco
tor the southern hemisphere. The
directors of the principal Euro
pean observatories have agreed to
send an expedition to the Mar
quesas islands to view the coming
eclipse, and every European govern
ment will be asked to contribute
men and money to It's success. AbouI
this time, too, the international cir
cumpolar colonies begin their work
so that this form of scientific enter
prise Is very well developed.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05
THEBuffalo Courfey.. in discnssino

THE Buffalo Courier, in discussing
the Democratic ticket in that state,
says:
"The nominees of the Democratic
state convention and their support
ers have reason to feel gratified at
the manner in which the Syracuse
ticket has been received by friends
and opponents. In many years no
Democratic ticket of equal import
ance has been nominated which, as a
whole, has given so much satisfac-
ton to all branches of the party and
which has been so generally recog-
nized as crejitable, strong and GER
tain of success
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05

THERE has been some effort to
prove that corn is king in this coun-
try, and not cotton, but the proof
falls short of the fact. During the
last year we exported S247, 100000
worth OF cotton, while the grain ex-
ports only reached $52,0OO,O0O, and
even counting corn in the form of
nork the figures only reach Sl57, OOO,.
mo
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05

UNBoUNDED confidence is ex-
pressed among the friends of Cleve-
land in New York that he will be
elected. In Buffalo the contest is
spoken of as virtually concluded.
The disgust among The Republicans
at the trickery and dishonesty in the
Republican convention is as great as
the enthusiasm and satisfac ZION
among ths Dem ocrats. The signs
all point to the complete triumph OF
the Democratic state ticket, as well
as gains in congressional representa-
tion
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05

On THE the 18th inst. twenty-five
Mormon missionaries sailed from
New York for Europe, to secure con-
verts for the religion of the Latter
Day Saints. Thirteen were destined
for Great Britain, three for Sweden
four for Switzerland and one each
for Norway and Germany.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05

MILT. YOUNG, u Kentucky boy
who went on the turf three years
ago without capital or experience.
retires with $4,000 won IN purses
and has sold his stable to II. q. Pate,
OF st. Louis, for $4,000. He will
open great breeding establishment
at MnGrathiana, Price McGrath's
Fayette farm, which he recently pur-
mean that all young men without
money or experience should rush on
TO the turf.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05
COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET,

For Representatives in the Eighteenth
Legislature-FELIx L. SMITH, L. b.
JOHNSON.
County judge. T. FILLMORE.
County Attroney-E. T. MOORE.
District Clerk HIN Il. G,LDART.
County Clerk-FRANK Brown.
Sheriff.. NJ HoRNsBY.
Assessor of Taxes ID. A. ToDD.
Collector Of Taxes-W, ID MILLER.
County Treasurer-A. J, JERNIGAN.
Inspector of Hides and Animals-WM.
SHEEHAN.
justice of the Peace-Precinct No. g.
ALEX LAMONT, w. Won ROSENBERG,
in.
For Constable-EUGESE HARTKoFF.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05
I'm Time for a Late supper.
[Courier Journal

Ben Butler is the sharpest old
prodigal of them all. Having ex-
pressed his determination to accept
the Democratic nomination for gov
ernor of his state, he has mounted
the tariff-reform question as being
the fleetest nag with which to over
take the "fatted calf'-at least, in
time for a late supper.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05
The Posts HireIing.

John Ireland and G. Wash Jones
met in debate at Sherman, and the
Post says Jones completely worsted
his opponent. The people should
recollect that the emissary who tele-
graphs these reports is but the poor
paid hIreling of more richly bene-
flied tool, the Houston Post.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05
She VIII stay.
baltimore Americana

She has foothold in Egypt now,
an d there she will stay. The virtual
slavery of the fellahs will cease, and
under the good government of an
English protectorate the robberies
by the landlord class and the tax
collectors will cease, and the country
will be more productive and its
people happier than ever before.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05

THE Age is mistaken. The STATES
MAN did not republish all the article
from the Grand Army journal 1t
especially omitted that portion re-
terring to Mrs. Davis, who is most
estimahle and highly respected lady.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05

A monument to Rouget de PIsle,
the author OF the "Marseillaise," has
been erected at his birthplace, Ions
le-Saulnier. The poem composed
for the occasion by Louis Ratisbonne
pointedly apostrophises "Sainted
Alsace," whose voice still joins in
the chorus; SALONS, enfants de La
Patriep
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05
Horrible Assassination In Missis-
sIppi.

MIR. Macon Leigh, a respectable
merchant of Charleston, Mississippi,
and of one of the leading families of
that state, was waylaid recently and
murdered for his money, by man
named White, clerk of Mr.. Leigh.
The latter had eight hundred dol
lars on his person, but fortunately
threw it out of the way of the
assassin. White has fed, but it is to
be hoped that he will be ere long
Jailed and brought to justice. This
tragedy occurred about dark and
the report of the pistol was heard
by the family of Mr.. Leigh.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05

AT the November election the
people will vote on the location of
the branch of the university for the
colored people. Austin has been
placed in nomination by some of the
most influential citizens of the state.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05

Hon, JOHN HANCocK's letter OF
acceptance appears upon our fourth
page. The cause of its postpone
ment to this date is apparent from
statements made therein. He will
at once enter upon the canvass, and
will make it thorough and complete,
as he is able to do.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05

THERE is a good deal of discussion
in the newspapers, just now, about
the Mexican free zone, in its rela-
ton to commerce between the
United States and Mexico. The
free zone, or belt, was established by
act of the state OF Tamaulipas over
twenty years ago. 1t is about sixty
miles long ana about twenty
i've miles wide, and the law
declares that in this territory there
may be free trade. That the state OF
Tamaulipas was exceeding its legal
power in making discrimination in
favor of this belt is not to be ques-
toned, but twenty-four years Gus.
tom Is about as good as very good
law, and the zone continues to enjoy
its privilege without being subject-
cd to federal intrusion. Tamau-
hpas has repeatedly confirmed the
decree of 1858, and yet it had about
~ much right to establish this belt
for trade, as the legislature of Texas
would have to say that FL Paso and
some other frontier towns should
enjoy free trade rights. Still 1t is no
lookout of ours, on this side the Rio
Grande, as to exceptions ON the
other in favo. of free trade.
It Is Q notorious fact that the
Mexican duties are enormously
high. and that they ought to be re-
duced along the line. Consul SUIT
ton, OF Mafsmoras, weighing care
fuiiy the pros and cons, argues that
the free belt Is of considerable value
70 the United States. The result of
its abolition, he says, would be "a
small increase in the retail trade. on
the American side, a considerable
reduction in the business of the
wholesale frontier dealers on
the American side, and a serious
diminution in the consumption of
American products" The relative
importance of the last two interests
20 the first is, in his opinion, rs five
90 one. This being the case an ex-
tensson rather than a -curtailment of
the free belt would seem to be desir-
able from the point of view of the
United States. Possibly such an ex-
tansion may be brought about
though the reciprocity scheme fail
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05

VICE PRESIDENT SMITH, of the
Louisville and Nashville railway
system, makes the extraordinary
statement that north bound freight
this year is in excess of south bound.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-10-05
A Mastery Effort.

Senator Terrelps speech, recently
delivered at Austin, was a mastery
effort and should win for HIM the
everlasting gratitude of the Texas
Democracy. If we had the space
we would reproduce every word of
it in the Chief, for the benefit OF our
Independents, Greenbackers, etc.