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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-06-08

JUDGE NJ. III. BONNER declines to
be candidate tor reelection to a
seat on the supreme bench. The fol-
lowing letter to friend in Tyler,
published in the Democrat Il Re
porter, speaks for him:
AUSTIN, May 20, 1882.
Mr.. H. V. Hamilton.
DEAR SIR: My attention has been
called TO a paragraph In your paper
of the twenty-ninth instant, in which
you were pleased to mention my
name in complimentary terms for re-
election TO a position on the supreme
bench. This appearing in news
paper at my home, might be con-
sidered authoritive, aud create a
wrong impression, hence this COM
munlcation.
l trust that am duly grateful for
the high honors already conferred
upon me by the good people OF
Texas, and shall endeavor to the end
of my term, as l have heretofore
done, to discharge faithfully, to the
best of my ability, the arduous and
responsible duties of the office: and
although fully appreciate the,many
earnest appeals of my friends to
submit my name for denomination
yet justice to myself and family de.
mands that L should not do so. II
Ia my desire to retire from public
life to the peace and quiet of my
home. L am not q candidate for re.
election.
Thanking you for the kindly men.
ton of my name, remain,
Very respectfully,
NJ. Fl. BONNER,
Judge Bonner has made reputa.
ton for himself of which any judge
might be proud. He has won fol-
himself the respect of a most critica
bar, who pronounce his opinions IN
biased by any prejudice and emf
nently sound in law. He is noted
for his purity of character, and fol
modesty which well BELTS thu
Judge.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-06-08

NEW YORK, June 6.-The Posts cotton
market report says: Future deliveries,
after having advanced lO-1OO@1S-1OOths,
fell off and lost 41OO@9-1OOths. At the
third call July sold at 12.2l@12.22c, Au-
gust at 12.3Oc, September at 12.OOc, Octo-
uary at 11.57c.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-06-08
NEW ORLEANS.

NEW ORLEANS, June 6.-Flour quiet;
higher grades firm at $6.25@7.121S.
Corn quiet; yellow mixed 94c; white
mixed 81. Oats higher; choice 70@72c;
extra quiet and unchanged.
Pork strong and higher at $1919@19%.
Lard steady; refined tierce SII%@1IT;
keg $12H. Dry salt meats strong; shout
ders $9a915. Bacon firmeI; shoulders $9a
91s; clear rib and long clear S12.%. Hams
scarce and firm: choice sugar-cured and
canYaSsed S141M1h.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-06-08

LIVERPOOL, June 6-Noon- - Cotton
hardeniDgss uplands 6skd; New Orleans
1850; sales 1900 bales; speculation
and export 1000 bales; receipts 1890
bales; American 1900 bales; June
6 41-64d6 42-64d; June-July 6 40-64@6 41-64
@6 42-64d; July-August A 64Q6 45-640
G 46-64d; August-September 6 4S-64@6 1864
The river press., 1882-03-22
THE RIVER PRESS.

There are many other provisions, but
these are the important ones. The object is
not only to provide punishment for the de-.
basing practice of polygamy, but as well to
give the authorities The power OF enforcing
the law. The Mprmons have had supreme
political sway in Utah and all legislation has
been shaped to serve their own purpose, and
with Mosmoas eligible as jurymen convic-
tions under the laws Of the United States
were out of the question. The Edmands bill
by taking from the Mormons political and
judicial power, makes them weak indeed,
and it is in this way only that the strong arm
of the law, can reach them. In the past
various statutes have been enacted with
view OF suppressing polygamy, but the willy
Mormons soon found means to evade them.
1t is not probable, however, that they will be
able ITO get around" this one, unless they get
out of the country-a means, it is to be hoped
they will adopt. Congress deserves the need
of praise for striking SO vigorous a blow at
the ''twin relic"
The river press., 1882-03-22
SURPRISING POLYGAMY.


The present Congress is doing some good
work, and indeed has already earned the
gratitude of the people. Last week we re-
corded the fact that the anti-C Chinese bill had
passed the Senate by decided majority and
wes in fair way to become q law of the
land; this week we have the pleasure of an
nouncing the passage, by both Houses. of
the anti-polygamy bill, known as the Ed
munds bill, and doubtless ere this it has re-
ceived the signature of President Arthur.
The purpose Of the Edmunds bill is to
suppress polygamy in Utah and if it does not
effect its purpose, legislation on the subject
must be IN vain. Arms not statutes must be
resorted to if this measure fails; but of that
there is very little danger. The bill has been
carefully drawn BY one of the most able and
far seeing Of Senators and it would seem
that he has left the polygs. no loop hole to es-
cape.
The main provisions of the bill, now a
part Of the supreme law of the land, are:
~ Every person who has husband or
wife living who, in territory or other place
where the United States has exclusive juris
diction, hereafter mar1ies another, d any
man who simultaneously on the sane day
marries more than one woman, shall be
deemed guilty of polygamy and fnedl ln any
sum not more than $500 or imprisoned for
any term not more than five years The
usual exceptions are made on account bf con-
tinued absence for five years or where the
husband or wife supposes the other dad.
(2) # any male person in Tsrritory
where the United States has exclusive juris-
diction. hereafter cohabits with NOR than
one woman, be shall be deemed guilty of .
miedemeanor and fined in any sum MT more
than $500 or imprisoned for not moR than
six months, or both.
60 IN prosecutions for bigamy, pobgamY
| or unlawful cohabitation it is sufficient cause
of'challenge to any one drawn to serve as
juryman that he is or has been polyamist
| or believ es in the practice.
| (4) No polygamist can vote or Ibid an
| Office Of trust or profit.
/ (5) All registration and election ofces il
Utah are declared vacant and commission
Of FIVE persons. appointed by the pEsident.
1 is to provide for the performance lof the
duties of the officers retired and alsocanvass
the votes until such time as the LEGISLATURE
Of the Territory, returned under th provi-
sions of this act, sIiall make laws for the
| filling Of the places declared yacant.
The river press., 1882-03-22
BENTON's TRIBUTARY MINES.

In addition to her agricultural and stock
resources, Benton can now depend, and for
| many years, On the trade Of her rich tribu-
tary mining camps. And this is no small
item. The large bills of goods sold by our
| merchants already this season to dealers at
| these various camps are substantial evidence
of the fact. The prospects are that the de-
! mand will be even greater than our most san
guine merchants anticipated, and that the
millions Of dollars worth Of goods ordered
will not supply the trade. The indications at
this early stage are certainly of that charac-
ter. Without question Benton will be the
principal depot or supply point of these
mining camps. The Barker, Montana and
Yogo districts are nearer to Benton than any
other point, and as goods can be purchased
here at lower figures than elsewhere in the
Territory their trade can Of course be count
ed On until such time as the railroad gives
them nearer and cheaper market.
But even the people of Vaudeville and
adjacent country will find Benton their best
market and supply point. The distance from
the Vaudeville district to Benton is less than
100 miles over good road (now that the Ar
row creek hill is no longer terror. while
to the Yellowstone towns the distance is
from 1875 to 900 miles over trail where
thousands of dollars must be expended to Sc
cure roads. Neither is Rocky Point which
is some miles nearer than Benton, q desirable
market, because there is no competition, and
prices would be much higher, while it is not
at all likely that dealer could secure there
the assortment of goods required. Consider
ing the matter in this light, it is readily seer
that the Maidenville district must for p long
time to come depend chiefly on Benton,
where goods are laid down from Chicago ct
$1.40 hundred, as its depot of supplies
Our merchants are alive 10 the situation.
They are all shipping much larger stocks
than ever before to meet the requirements Of
this new trade, and the citizens of the vari-
Gus mining camps tributary will findyit to
their intsfest to interview them
Benton will reap great benefits during the
ensuing year from the 'sboom'' in her tribut-
ary mining districts It is not the merchant
alone who will gather the harvest. Others
will come in for due portion The increas-
ed business will throw new life into all indus
tries and give an impetus to the advancement
Of our town that will insure her foremost
place among the commercial centers of the
New Northwest. Benton's prospects, as the
center of q rich agricultural, stock and min
eral territory, were never brighter than they
are to-day
The river press., 1882-03-22
C0nk ling and His Colleagues
lSt. Louis Post -Dispatch.l

(St Louis Post-Dispatch.l
Some twenty years ago Conklng, Blaine,
Allison, Window and Wilson were all Re-
publican members of the House together.
They were all poor at that time-very poor
They were about of the same age, had about
the came start, and have been in public life
constantly. Blaine is now million air AL
lison, Senator from Iowa, is another million
aire Sherman is trebly millionaire Win
dom is millionaire Wilson has also got to
be very rich. Roscoe Conkling, the ablest,
greatest, proudest of them all, is poor to-day.
No man came so near to be acting President
of this country during the eight years Of
Gr ant as Conkling. No man in Washington
excent Grant, had such power, such inf1u-
ence, such opportunities. Mr.. Conkling did
not profit by them. He is poor to-day, and
this characterizes the difference between
him and other leaders of the Republican par
The river press., 1882-03-22

MASON, who tried to kill Gulteau, has been
found guilty by the court martial and sen-
fenced to be dishonorably discharged from
the service of the United States and aesides
serve term Of eight years in the peaiten-
tiary. Too severe by far.
The river press., 1882-03-22

The Democratic officials of Butte are
charged by the Republicans with absorbing
all the revenues for salaries while nothing is
done with the streets or sidewalks; and the
Democrats make the same charge against the
Republicans Of Helena where the latter are
in power. 1t seems to work out about the
same Way in each case.
The river press., 1882-03-22

FRED. A. PALMER, late auditor of the city
of New York, has been sentenced to the pen
itentlary for twentyyears for obtaining mon
ey on forged warrants. This fact is worthy
Of record, as 1t is SO seldom that thieves in
high places are meted out adequate punish-
ment
The river press., 1882-03-22

JUDGE BLAToHFoRD, of the New York
court Of appeals has been nominated for As
sociate Justice of the Supreme Court, and he
will accept too quick. Arthur got his man
ON the third haul and the best of the lot.
The river press., 1882-03-22

THE Senate Committee on Territories re-
sion as q State of Southern Dakota. The
present Territorial government is to be called
North Dakota
The river press., 1882-03-22

A SPECIAL to the New York Herald says
there is an intimation that Arthur will veto
the Chinese bill on the ground that the
twenty years suspension is contrary to the
treaty. We don't believe it,. Arthur is too
much os politician to raise storm Of that
kind about his ears.
The river press., 1882-03-22

OSCAR Wide, the imported ass-thete, will
deliver twenty lectures on the Pacific coast,
for which he is to receive $1,000. Oscar is
not SO utterly too too that he fails to appre-
ciate the almighty ducats.
The river press., 1882-03-22

We are pleased to note that A. G. Botk' n,
Esq, u. S. Marshal for Montana, has been
re-appointed by the President 70. another
term. 1t is compliment fully deserved.
Marshal Botkin is one of the most faithful
officials In the civil service.
The river press., 1882-03-22

FoRTY thousand Chinese are on their way
to the United States. They have heard of
the anti-importation bill over there and are
making hay while the sun shines, SO to speak.
The river press., 1882-03-22

THE Chicago Times announces that Colonel
Scribner, formerly Secretary of Montana, is
now candidate for the Govenorship of this
Territory. Judging by the number Of appli-
cants it must be a very desirable position.
The river press., 1882-03-22

TILE government is moving actively in the
matter of the relief Of the suffering people
along the flooded rivers. Secretary Lincoln
is to be commended for his prompt efforts in
sending succor to the homeless and penniless
thousands
The river press., 1882-03-22

SENATOR BEN HILL is fatally i'll. He ha.
q cancer that is slowly but surely getting il
its deadly work.
The river press., 1882-03-22

QUEEN VICTORIA is slxty-three years old.
She mas been shot at four times by would-b
assassins. The good Queen seems bullet
nrnNf
The river press., 1882-03-22

The snow blockade on the Centra. Pacific
is now at It's worst. Winter seems to have
taken fresh start down that way.
The river press., 1882-03-22

The Forty-ftth Congress can adjourn
whenever it wants. The anti Chinese and
anti-polygamy bills furnish glory enough for
one term
The river press., 1882-03-22

THE St. Patrick parades in the Eastern
cities were very fine and large. No disturb
ances are reported.
The river press., 1882-03-22

NEWTON BOOTH and ex-Congressman Hor-
ace Davis of California, are mentioned in
connection with the Secretaryship of the
Interior.
The river press., 1882-03-22

JOHN RUSSELL YOU'VE, newspaper man,
has been nominated Minister to China. But
then all newspaper men can't make the trip
around the world with Grant
The river press., 1882-03-22

WILLIAM e CHANDLER is after Secretary
Hunts place and openly announces to the
would that he will have it. Billee has his
war paint on.
The river press., 1882-03-22

CROP prospects in California are very en-
couraging. A good harvest is almost as
sured, recent rains having contributed largely
to render the prospect so pleasing.
The river press., 1882-03-22

Congress has given black eyes to Chinese
importation and polygamy. The people of
the West will unite in saying, well done,
good and faithful servants"
The river press., 1882-03-22

The London Standard scouts the idea OF
an impending European war.
The river press., 1882-03-22

TIE City of New York now claims pop.
ulation of 100000 people.
The river press., 1882-03-22

IMMIGRANTS are pouring into Manitoba b,
the train load daily.
The river press., 1882-03-22

TIE Chinese must stay-at home-is now
the proper way to put it.
The river press., 1882-03-22

A NEW comet has been discovered, but is
probably not Prof Proctor's destructive one.
The river press., 1882-03-22

HELENA pays her city officials $500 s
year all told
The river press., 1882-03-22

THE Apaches are still troublesome in New
Mexico
New-York tribune., 1882-03-01
COTTON MARI,Ers-By rELEeaAPH.

LIVERPOOL. Feb: 2s-12so p macotton dull N MiddtDs
nsiains so bales for speculation and export receipts
9 500 bales including a. 100 bales American FutnresUp
February and March delivery 6sd do March and April de-
asc yry I'D ga dS also Nav S sn G June Ud delivery fRS nay sG
June And July delivery d also 1d Gs 9 5y sgG
fSERFooI- Feb 2s~i8op m-cotton- -stddlng Upands.
GID; MiddnR orleans. 6iiIs ,,...- -. ,,u
Land aE adS EGS p and Nay asve
July August delivery 61d do August and september de
LTyRRroof. Feb 9s4:Oo D. mcOtton-The sales of the
DAY RSsssd 1Slo Fes esos p FuureUpand Low
MdGnr caase EN- March and april delivery, gl1a; DO May
do August septenber delivery 6'c Futurss stssdy
Mddiins lose. Ordinary I6ci receipts, 1S7 bales
Low Mddne Ii sc Good Ordinary iO,c gross receipts
- boston FOB ss%cosson ' dai: Mddnns sc, Low
MSns III & 3 9SSS q5nn SOD dp scs sf sc EeSeb
CnAELesToS FEB 2s-cotto1 ir5 Middi I'M ing g,ooIp I'll s
sS bales exports coastwse 1913 bales sales LOCO bales
c1ScSSGTf Feb 2s-cottOn dull; Middlings 1lhci Low
Mddng Oe qSod @ ,.S 3Srnay IaIs m @ bale, s,as iS
bales; salca 2$i bales: stock. 7o,6ll bales.
500 oaes; shipments All bales sales. l25 bales; stock
Feb 2cOttON &c gnet MdGns nGI r,5s sS
bales exports coastwse bales 600 baes' stock
SEwoRLEASs Feb 2scOtto3 quiet Middnpg IN, .lns II &c
24j bales gross 1887 sales 1000 bales last even
ing, 500 bales stock, 1868 TAI bales. go
SoRSoLK Feb 23-CotIon steady Mddng II Sc: net
receipts I54 bales exports TO Great Britain 54 bales
coastwise sales 600 bales; stock. Al 800 bales
PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 2S-Cotton quiet Middlng II SCI
Low Mddling. ri Good Ordinary. lO|e net receipts
40 bales stock l7.406 bales.
SAVANNAH Feb. 2s-Cotton quiet; Middhng II sc Low
Midiling l0s.c; Ordinary 97c net receipts Soe
bales exports 70 the Continent 30 bales sales sOO oaies
last evening coo bales: stock 72.3SJ bales.
81 LOUIS FEB. 22-Cotton firm; NddIng. IL NC; Low
Middng 10 ic Good Ordinary l0c; receipts 446 bales
sipments bales stock, "a 45I bales
WILMINGTON. Feb. 28-CottOn fra Middlin9 II 'se io%
MiddlnC, 1Uiac Good Ordinary, OIosc net receipts lfV
bales stock, 1899 bales
New-York tribune., 1882-03-01

hesdl0 at Jersey City and car a. 9o.a, ,tar
about 80 Spring Lambs received az washington
ke Total since Saturday. 12oOo neal nsauso Ss,5 ~ ali,
the stock which arrived to-day wes held over LOT
Tho feeling reported 20 be ste1y for bth 1h
and Lambs The few sales reported were ~ oge ,0t &c,
40 carloads sale at both yards toff1rrow nm IL
Il doubtful II yesterdays prices tfo ,,,,g LILY 9TH
corresponding with the prices paid for sheep ann @ %
Monday and with supply Of Fsh snd Eggs nnen noe
abundant this week than last and the cps %unn, % a
felt in the Dressed Meat trade Dressed hultn so, w
in Washington Market at sia9c with iew e1,a f a o a
high 100 Dressed Lambs s1d q, 80 am
few sales were reported at lOi29l1c Tne mud sehns,
operated to prevent retail butchers buying oeJo" lne
ate needs .,.,-. e,..or % n.
Kirby Co sold l57 state Sheep part Ewes. 129 b at
j. H. Hume sold l9o state Sheep few Lambs, 7S d. at
j. F. sader Co. sold 324 Sheep few Lambs) 81
b at6sc .o.. .,o ,o,
HOGS-Receipts 45 OF 6,IO3 head-z5 car ~
40hst and 20 cars at Jersey CITY, Total receipts or Le
time last week No Live Hogs sale Nominal qnoaaSs
6sfd7l4c The supply OF Country Dressed Hogs -
equal 90 the demand and prices % hig than one weeH
Weights sell at Ss4 p9c Med do at S~oa
and Light Weights Cincluding Pigs) at glaa92o ,oc
saes-Krby Co. sold yesterday l57 Western Pss' iZo
ID, at Sc 90 r 49,,
yet little trade is reported h all the SAFE stpies
Farmers anticipating early spring, and Deg 10 Doe
OF late years has become of considerable importance long
Island New-York NewJersey and even New Eng ana aIl
think good deal Of the hardy Western HcseS ana .sy
good variety and moderate prices Most OF the
In the West who keep tins narKet
amply supplied and the dealers here are willing 20 work on
small margin The receipts have increased
the week. showing that dealers stocking Tor the sprig
lot OF lS Fancy Canadian Coach HORSES WIS
shipped TO Liverpool by Messrs. Douglass & Henry.
New-York tribune., 1882-03-01
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

NRw.YoRK, Feb. 28-BEh ES-heceipts were 20 cars OF
lO5O all To since saturday, III head
against 66Sl mead for The clrpOnding hreedas last week
on the arrivals to day 50 roa were export Steers for NJ.
Goldsmith and T. &. Eastman ~ cars were oonm0n 10 fair
seer which dir ct 90 two city sau gheres
and carloads for Tie market. There
any consequence Cattle either OF the yarls
Washington Market slow tTnde in Dressed Beef
ported bat prices un Exclusive of Inferior
Beet, which sold at c and Cow Beoi which sell
Ing from TO Sc general sales were a eegc for Decent to
Good sides. and Prime quality sold at l00IOhc.
Reports indicate chat there will De not much less than 200
Cattle at both yards which viii DO
amply sufficient for sauhterers needs The 2Z Of Cat
te received by Mr. Eastman cry Prime. and for
shipment alive
Shipments today were 2S2 Live Cattle the Assyran
Monarch b. NJ Goldsmith and 90 do the steamship
land by T. e. Eastnan yos Eastman also shipped to-day
2lSe quarters Of Bee and 900 Of Mutton In tie
Wisconsin
r. G. Eastman valued bis Export Cattle as follows 10 iii
stoTH 0 cvt ht l2sc, 5sb 81 do cw l2c "a do
cwt az ilas 67 NJ 10do, cwt, at u lge.
CAlVEs-Roceipts were l21 hcailO7 head at Goth
20 head al Washington Market Noals steady
demand yesterday quotations An increased suly
and lower poes anticipated durng next few dAvs
Country Hog Dressed Calves ready at i20Iyo
for TIE best Jerseys aud IL I3o for the bost
C. Coiins sold Is Mountain oiy Veas l3Od33O H. at 10
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-Roeopts IL cars Of 1905
New-York tribune., 1882-03-01
LIVE STOCK MARKETs-BY TELEGRAPH.

BUFFALO Feb. 2s- Receipts to-day 200 head
for week thus far 1877 head for same time Last week
1900 head consumed through 23Q cars MARKET aget Du
prices Choice sales of Good Shippers 80 g os
Canada Steers s. 25ds5 go Michigan Oxen u 'oaso zo'
Mixed Butchers SO 1884 30. .,
week thus far IL, 90 head for same time last week
head; consigned through IL sales OF Fair 10 GOO
sheep IS 1896 Choice S. Z5d 5O Fair 10 Good 80 10
df6 10; market weaker; about all sold
HOGs-KeceIps to-day. 24OO head total for week thus a
time last week. 1888 head consigned
through market dull and prices hangd sales OF
Good Choice Workers. 50 So Gs7i Light do 80 o5GS6 SO
Medium Weights 81 l0dS7 rs; Choice Heavy ~ 70 "a
s. 40; Pigs. s. 1886 40.
CHICAGO Feb sHoGs-Recepts % Ooo head shipments
1000 head market duh and weak Common to Good Mixed
SO 100 IS 55 Heavy Packing and Spps 20 1o1so "
CATIL-Receipts 400 head; Shipments $500 head mar
weak; prices easier; Heavy Cattle du EX-
ports Sgas6 90 Good 10 Choice shipping 50 4OGs1 s Com;
70 Fair - 75u$5 20 Mixed Butchers plentiful and
slow Poor Fair 50 6O3 75; Good ~ Choice 81
81 10; Stockers Feeders very dull at 50 6S4 To-
SRRP-Receipts 5000 head shipments 600 head; market
prices J25c lower Inferior TO Fair 50 50dSt 5O
sjd$5 so Choice to Extra So OJ0SG; car
Choice 93 ID Lambs at So 12la ~ ..
LOUIS, Feb 2S.HOGs-Recepts, ,5O0 heat shlpnent
1000 head market lower and slow Light 70 Good forkers
S6dS6 5 Packing SO 26d8 TO- Butchers 70 Fancy 80 o0O
a. 20; Pigs, 50 U5d$5 30.
New-York tribune., 1882-03-01

The recent floods in the prevented getting Live
Poultry forward and the market Is somewhat excit ery
offering to-day strong pressure quotations
exceeed for both fowls and Turkeys not thought
that these prices viii long Dressed poultry Is also IN
very slight supply and tho market is higher and rm StaIs
and Western Turkeys sold az i0l5c Philadelphia Chckens
at lS42uc state and Western Chickons and IowN
mixed at l4Gl5c all chickens l5dl6c; fr01eh f,01
Ducks sold at 20d22e, and fresh Killed
ls620c. Not many Geese here and only prime wanted
If15c and fresh killed will sell AT lug
12c choice: poor stock very duh at 10 Sc few Wd
Pigeons from Missouri selling at 81 20; demand GOOD
Ffeshkilied Wild Ducks generally poor and selling lows
good ice-hOuse lots exceed quotations ~
4
New-York tribune., 1882-03-01
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, WEDNESDAY MARCH L. 1882

1000 bush shpmens-Plour II roo bbls; Wheat $4,000
bush; Corn, 81 900 BUSH Data. 10000 bush. j.
TOLEDO, Fob. 2s-At tie noon Board-Wheat dull; No
June 81 20; July 81 25a August 81 iS; all the year
May 6sse bid oats inasayS; No 2 l4'se Cover seed
coseWheat strong No Red Spot 81 26 March, 81 26sg
April 81 2Sl; MAY, 81 299; June 81 2es July. 81 l69
Mixed slS bid No sgqt and FebTaary 92G 6 BID Nay
shipments-Wheat 10000 bush; Corn $4,000 bush,
Oats 1000 bush.