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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01


The Galveston News, in its state
press column, asserts that the STATES
MAN fayors the removal of the branch
OF the supreme court from Tyler to
Dallas. In this the News Is mistaken. In
our local report OF legislative matters,
under the head of Legislative Notes,
there are given points picked up IN
the two houses. The item % which
the News refers was in relation TO
Mr.. Gibbs claims for Dallas, and
the points as presented by
him were given. The STAresMAN's
preference. touching the location of
the supreme court, is that it be perma-
nently located at Austin, and its pref
erence in this respect is not at
all of "a local nature; but even
this preference we will not urge, since
the wisdom of legislators will be apt
TO lead them In the direction of what
Is right in the premises.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01
Enjoys Defeat.
baltimore Herald.l

The advocates of temperance are
evidently preparing for another defeat.
They are trying to persuade the legis-
lature of Missouri to submit a prohib-
itory amendment to the people. A
more unpromising state for testing
the sense of the people on the question
could not be found in the Union. Ii
put to a vote it will be buried under
such a majority that score of years
will be necessary to dig it out. But a
Prohibitionist seems to enjoy defeat
more than any other man, unless it be
a Democrat.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01
Improvement Of Our Domestic AMI
mails.

For a century or more past, and par
ticularly since the year 1917, so many
superior animals have been imported
into the United States from different
countries, that we can now say that
we possess good and highly liberal
foundation stock for rapid increase.
and also for keeping it up pure and
unalloyed. But what is more impor-
tant, perhaps, to farmers in general,
is, that they will be able, henceforth,
to obtain, at a moderat price, a grade
stock which for all ordinary purposes
is just as good, and possibly in some
instances better, than the thorough
bred. We sea an example of this in
the late live stock show at Chicago, in
grade fatcattle, Sheep and pigs and
also throughout the country in dairy
herds.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

A PETITION is in circulation
throughout the cotton states praying
congress to refrain from the imposi-
tion of an increased tax upon iron ties
and bands used in baling cotton The
petitioners assert truly that the price
of cotton leaves but a small margin
over the cost of production, and that
if further taxes be placed upon the
product they cannot compete with the
cheap labor of Egypt and India. Be
sides, in the lower Mississippi valley
there have been poor crops for three
years in succession and more taxes
means lower prices for their labor,
which will reduce them to condition
of poverty and distress. All the cot
ton exchanges will protest against
this proposed most unjust and oppres-
sive taxation.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

THE STATESMAN is indebted 10
Senator Coke for continued faVors
from Washington. We would natur-
ally look To the congressman from the
fifth district for public documents. but
he has never honored the STATESMAN
with such recognition; and We reckon
It IS th5cauSe the STATESMAN has not
hankered after honOring him.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

THE Mexican government sets II
good example in dealing with railroad
companies. Two or three leading
lines have been declared forfeited be-
cause of the non-fulillment of the
conditions on which they got the gov
eminent subsidy. The government
has q great deal OF money at stake in
railroads. and it proposes that the
railroad companies shall fill the con-
tracts to the letter, or let somebody
take hold of the work who will. Had
our government followed this course
with reference to the roads it has sub
sidized. great deal of money would
have been saved and many abuses
would have been prevented.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

If THE French people have tired of
a republic and are desirous of return
ing to the magnificent and costly
luxury of an imperial government, the
Imprisonment and Punishment of the
princes and of the legitimist claim
ants viii not help the cause of liberty.
The mercurial nature Of the French
people is touched, aroused and stirred,
even to revolution. by that which in
other countries would scarcely create
a ripple In the popular mind. In our
staid and settled republic, where the
people can always be couuted upon to
sustain whatever tends to the largest
liberty. it appears as though the best
plan would have been for the French
government to have entirely ignored
Prince Jerome. and to have allowed
him to exhaust himself in the puhlica-
tion and posting Of manifestoes with
.~-<S tior-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

The Chicago Times reyives an old
Georgia story: An eastern paper OBJ
serves that Alexander Stephens
hates nonsense, and when the Georgia
legislature the other day adopted a
resolution providing for "A portrait of
Ben Hill, prefaced by a lot of lofty
sentimentality, he indorsed it thus:
Without reference to the preamble;
the resolution is approved" Mr..
Stephens may or may not hate non
sense, but it is a fact that he hated
Ben Hill, and the closing Of the grave
over the latter seems not to have
caused the present governor Of Geor-
gia to forget his old animosity. Years
ago, in the course of a contest for
office between the two men. Hill gave
such offense to Stephens that the lat
ter challenged Hill 10 duel. Hill
had the courage to decline, his re-
sponse, after stating that he was on
principle opposed to dueling, closing
in something like these words: Il can
not fight you, moreover, because the
conditions are unequal. / have a soul
to save and family TO care for; you
have neither" Gov. Stephens is not
the man TO forget q cut like that. and
he has not forgotten it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

THE STATEsMAN's legislative re-
port Of Monday seemed TO make Mr.
Chenoweth reflect upon the present
tax collectors of the state. What he said
was that under the Davis admins
tration taxes collected from the people
were squandered and fed to jackals
after the stated lion of war had passed
over the field.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

1T Is reported that the lobbyists are
at Washington In legions. Repubh-
can congresses were always lobby
ridden. This winter there is a little
more lobbying than usual, because
the bounty-fed manufacturers are
scared and propose to prevent any
diminutlon of the enormous taxation
they wrench from the people every
year, under pretense of protecting
American labor. Congress has been
deprived of much favorable considera-
tion by the fact that lobbyists have
seemed to control the affairs of gov
ernment, to shape legislation. There
fore, the legislature should be more
careful of its laurels. Lobbyists would
control the course of state legislation;
let us see il they may affect the legis-
lature rs they do congress.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01
Manuel Blasos, commonly called

Manuel Blasos, commonly called
"Old Blasos," is New Mexican gam
bier, with a portable hell on wheels.
This is a car, something like those
used by travelling photographers, but
is as bright and gay as a circus band
wagon, and is drawn by six handsome
horses. The interior contains faro
table, roulette wheel, and other fix
lures for gaming. Manuelh has several
assistants, and goes from place to place
according to the outlook for profitable
business. Thus he is sure to appear
at every large fair within 200 miles of
the Mexican border on either side. A
new and prosperous mining camp
offers inducements, too, and lately he
established himself close to Texan
camp meeting with pecuniary profit.
He has the reputation Of running
square games, and his party goes so
well armed that they defy robbers.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

NJ. Gounod made an eloquent but
unayailing plea against the suppress
sion of the grant of $4,000 a year
hitherto made by the French govern
ment to the cathedrals for the support
of the organs and choirs. 1t is heavy
blow, he says, to the cause of musical
education, for cathedral choirs have
always been the nurseries of great
musicians, such as Palestrina, Tails,
Sebastian, Bach, Handel, Pergolesi,
Porpora, the master Of Hadyn and
NolRer, the teacher Of Weber and
Msyorbeer.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

THE population of the United
States has been doubling every twen-
ty-five years. should this continue
our population in 1850 would be sOO.-
100000, and In zoos it would be l,6oO,-
10000. 1t is not reasonable to sup
pose that population will increase as
the country grows older as
it now does. Prof. Proctor
takes this view of the case, and pre-
sents the adsurdity that in 5l7 years,
the population of the United States,
progressing at tho present rate, would
furnish four persons to each square
yard Of surface for all the 100000
square miles OF all of the habitable
part of North America. In 6l7 years,
more than the entire land surface OF
the globe would be occupied in the
same way. Professor Proctor fur
Lher shows that at tho low rate of one
and half per cent increase per an
mum, which is about the present rate
OF growth in England, it would re-
quire but llSs years TO pack the
earth's surface with these human sar-
dimes; yet the period named is but a
mere nothing in the cycle of history.
One thing Is very certain, that long
before this crowded condition could
be developed. the earth would cease
80 be inhabited. either within or with
out the United States. A coteInpo-
rary on this subject observes that one
of the most comfortable considera-
tions In the whole matter is that
those who come after will see the
problem worked out under the same
code of natural laws by which the
present state of things has been
reached, even though that code mill
tates against the manifest destiny oi
an aspiring people.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

WHAT does the governor mean in
his reference to railways by recon-
mending that commission take
charge of that subject? II the COM
mission take charge OF the subject
they may by no means have charge of
the railways. OF course. it must be
an error in the formation Of the SEN
tence.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

IT is understood that Commissioners
Walsh will rule in relation TO the fifty
cent lands that simple file does
not hold good; that vested right
cannot apply until surveys are begun
IL is fact that no money is spent
until surveys are begun, for the file is
nothing more than declaration OF
purpose TO begin at sometime 70 ac-
10. l,-I
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

ATTENTION is called to most sen
sible letter written to member of
the legisl ture by practicing dentist.
The writer takes strong ground
against the proposed regulation by
law of the practice of dentistry. and
the manner in which the argument is
put seems 10 be convincing.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

THE railroad question had boom
in the house yester ay. 1t is under
stood that the Chenoweth bill will
pass the house, and those who boast
that the senate is stocked in favor of
the railways may find themselves mis-
hnlran
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

BANKS that paid checks on default
ing State Treasurer Polk, the checks
not being countersigned by the comp
troller. will be sued by the state for
recovery of the money.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01
TIE El Paso Herald SAYS that twenty

THE Ell Paso Herald says that twenty
car loads of wool, from Australia. ar
lived there few days ago in bond,
coming by way Of San Francisco, and
destined for the Boston market. This
is probably the first shipment of the
kind that ever passed through Texas,
md would seem to indicate that the
treat Southern Pacific route will han
lie freight for American markets
from the most distant isles of the Pa
cilic. The time is not far OF when the
PRODUCTS of Australia viii pass
through San Antonio on their way to
New York. Boston, New Orleans and
other eastern American ports.-Ssn
Antonio Express
Now what has the Express 10 say
about the justice Of a high tariff on
wool.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

GEN. HAzEN, whom the govern
ment pays big salary to tell us all
about the weather, said that January
would be "mild AID Open" He meant
that part of the month which would
not he otherwise.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

1T WAS not Intentional on the part
of the STATESMAN that the name of
Assistant Attorney General Burts, of
this city, was omitted from the list as
published of state officers.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

The Bartholdi statue and the New
York fund for its pedestal seem to be
making equal progress. The sculptor
writes his friends in America that the
statue is now far enough along in
construction to be visible above the
houses in Paris, and the fund is also
mounting up so as to be well in view.
About $4,000 of the necessary $780,
600 has been subscribed, and the indi-
cations are that the pedestal viii be
ready as soon as the statue
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

In THE CASE of Chalmers vs.. Man
ming, which came up before the dis
trict court at Jackson. Mississippi,
the Judge directed the jury to bring
in verdict for plaintiff. An appeal
vsst taken IN the supreme court.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

SECRETARY LINCOLN continues TO
get notices as q probable presidential
candidate in 1884. Senator Plumb. OF
Kansas, gives him endorsement for
the position.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

BRENNAN, Jan. 30.-An expert
cracksman did u pretty piece of work
here last night. The safe Of F. w.
Schuesenberg. Il blacksmith and plow
maker, was Llown open, as clean "a
anything could I've dona. About one
hundred and twenty-five or fifty dol
lars were taken. but none of the books
or papers stolen or injured. The
burglar or burglars entered the house
by breaking pane of glass and re-
moving the catch Of the window. No
one was sleeping in the house.
Prof. A. G. Jessen. for some time a
teacher In the public schools here. has
resigned. Az yet no one has been al-
pointed in his place.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

CONFERENCE between the TWO
houses of congress on the postal Dill
may result in postponing reduction OF
letter postage to two cents to January
4 1894.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

TWAS NOT Intentional on the part
of the STATESMAN that the name OF
Assistant Attorney Genera! Burts, OF
this city. was omitted from a list of
state officers pnblished Yesterday.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

Rev. DIR. Hicks estimates that his
spiritual ministrations 10 Guiteau
were worth $1,000, and he wants 70
sell the bones of the assassin for mat
sum. DR.. Hicks is wasting his talent
fl Washington; but he may soon TO
ceive a call from brooklyn congre-
cation.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

The charge of bribery is freely and
loudly made In connection with the
senatorial contest in Colorado. and
some ugly developments are prom
ised- There Is too mnch money and
too much senatorial talent in COLORADO
for the population Of the state.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

IT IS NOW about time for some one
70 introduce a bill making it a penal
offense for state officer or a legisla-
tor to ride over a railroad on dead
head pass.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

THE senate yesterday was subjected
to a rather profitless personal discus
sion, which. however, makes the re-
ports interesting.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

If Schuyler Colfax is right an Re
'publicans have 10 do 70 be succf,sfuI
in 1884 is 10 nominate a man who has
not been identified with any faction
lighting. That provides pretty large
patch TO pick from.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

FL1PPER is now brigadier in the
Mexican army.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

Since 1867 over twenty hotels have
been destroyed by fire IA America, but
in only one was there great loss Of
life: that was the burning OF the
Southern hotel, st. Louis, April II.
1877, when fifteen lives were lost.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

How would it do to make drunken
ness felony?
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01

THE exact deficit in Treasurer
polk's accounts is S292, 1925.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01
VOL. XII.

THrRTY-sEvEN legislatures are now
in session.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-01
OYER THE STATE.


GALVESTON, Jan. @.-A short time
since a young man, seeing youth OF
fourteen in poor circumstances, took
him into his employ. requiring only
eight hours service. Sunday the in
CRATE rose early and rihed the pockets
of his benefactor TO the amount OF
twenty dollars. which he proceeded 10
sguander in the most reckless manner.
He was caught up yesterday and ac-
knowledged his guilt. Fart Of the
money was found on his person. Tina
young man did not have him arrested.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1883-08-22

Tne guo pacpar amigos vorecedores
do ata hab recbdo
gadop Ingater Frna Aemana complete vardo sur do
ms Il Sd ineiorae especial guo que eseogdos
En- frms que ab persona por que
gnsto que dese; np odo
haeer esamieIto convenceran de la verd de 10
expnesto.
yor esmero de las prendas
los pro anddas inmeob case de los gnerosy
ls perfection soidez de 81 construction, "a
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1883-08-22
R TO R.NO.

NorAs:-En su viajede ida recibira Ell vapor
en- Puerto Rico los dias Is de cada mes la carga
y pasajeros que para los pnertos del Mar Caribe,
arriba expresados, y Pacifico, conduzca el correo
que sale de Barcelona ell 20 y de Cadiz ell 80.
En- su viaje de regreso, entregara al correo
que sale de Puerto Rico Il dia 10, la carga y
pasageros cue conduzca procedente de los puer-
tos del Mar Caribe y Ell Paoifco, para Cadiz y
Barcelona.
En- la epoca de cuarentenas, 8 sea desde 10
de Mayo al 80 de Setiembre, Sc admte carga
para Cadiz, Barcelona Santander, pero pasa-
jeros, solo para el 'iltimo puerto.
Para mas intormes sus agentes.
Sobranos de Ezqasaga.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1883-08-22
IA LIR;A. !"
DE JOSE AGULLO Y PRATS.

En- este establecimiento Sc encuen-
tran constantemente de venta: meto-
dos de solfeo y piano, id. para, instru-
mentos, estudios, operas, fantasias,
nocturnos, polkas, valses, maznrcas,
&. &.
Pianos nuevosy y usados, armornius,
candelabros, arandelas, cuerdas, I'm par
timbales, pleas para grande y peqne-
ia orquesta, y otros efectos artisicos
todo aprecios excesivamente m6dicos.
--Calle de San Justo nhm. 10. SIS
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1883-08-22

Un nno hasta dos amos gratis. Los ninos has
a amos medic pssaje. Los demas pasaie entert
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1883-08-22
L I n Z a
DE vAPoREs coRREos EsPANoLIs
entire Liverpool y Pusrto-Rico.

Los vapores de esta Einpresa
destinados q dicho servicio SON
los siguientes:
Puertoiqueao, captain Ciri6n.
Bortnqnen captain G&rate.
Mayagaez captain Gondra.
NueUo Ponce captain Mendezoaa.
Hamacao, captain Izaguirre.
Despachandose uno ell 25 de cada
mes, veces con escala en- Santana er.
Para otros pormenores dirigifse { los
senores White Forman y Go. Liver
pool, Sobrinos de Ezquiaga, San Juan
Pto.-Rico, Kraemer y Co Mayagies
Muller, Hingelberg Forfar y Co. Ponce
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1883-08-22

N d II "A -.
SaIia IAN JUAN da Thomas 30
manana la
25pS
de Faiado6 mas e
(expeh
ID
del di spe6n dnq
squsIs d los del EzcmO s. MARQUES dc Campo
Thomasde de los
mast f.
PLAZA Ponce Bregao Co
Aaid Hulnao es Noy Hernandez Nu s Carrot jo
Sres
Co. San Juan, 4 los generates
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1883-08-22
CASA De PupILOs
GALE SAN JOSE NJ 45.

La que suscribe ofrece una espacio-
sa y ventilada casa d los padres dc f.
milia que tengan nifos estudiando el
Institute; dedicada va de algdn item
po al Guido vigilancia de los j6venes
estudiantes puede asegurar que ser&
una verdadera garantia. para Los pa
dres que quieran conferirle Ell cuidado
de aquellos mediante una m6dica PEN
sion.
Para meier seguridad pueden infcr-
marse de los mismos Sres. empleados
del referido colegio.
Puerto-Rico, Agosto 8 de 1885,
M Rosario, VdA de Danobeitia 90
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1883-08-22

Sc han recibido en- la Imprenta del B0LF
TIN
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1883-08-22

NJ. L. villaverde, cap. Jaureguizar.
Puerto-Rico, captain Benitez.
Deseosa la Compahia de dar mas amplitud d
esta Inca, abriendo comunicacinncs entire ell
mayor ndmero possible de pucrtos, ha tornado
ei signiente tinerario que sera scrvido por los
vapores arriba expresados.
Wales DE LA HABANA 4 COLON.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1883-08-22
BoLETA DIRECTA PARA EUROPA.

Nihos memories de tresaios no pagan pa
sale. Entire tres doce amos mitad de pasa
je. Criados acompaAando sus amos dos
terceras parties del pasaje.
Tipos reducidos de hetes desde New York
d Puerto-Rico en- bandera espahola:
Por bl conteniendo articulos secos rs ctvs.
ldem idem idem humedo, 80 +"
Objetos mesurables, pie oublco 8 /"
Idem ponderables quintal 12s
Estos tipos reducidos dc fetes regiran
simepre que haya en- ell puerto de New York
algdn otro vapor competitor cargando para
estos puertos. En- case ordinario queda vi
gente la tarifa ordinara.
Para mas informes tipos de hetes dirigir.
Sc los agentes de la compafiia.
San Juan dc Puerts- Rico.
SORRINOS DE EZQUTAaA
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1883-08-22
pRIMERA Y sEGUNDA CAMARA.

Un nno hasts de dos amos cada familia gra-
tis, Los demas hasta amos un cuar'o passje. Los
de d l2 amos medic pasaje. Los demas pasaie en-
tero.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1883-08-22
CIRCULAR.

s. Juan, P. R., Agosto Is de 1883.
Muy Sr. nuestro:
De mdtno convenio queda disuelta Ia
sociedad mereantil que ha giradc en-
esta plaza bajo la raz6n de
ALFONSO HERMANOS,
quedando sn liquidaci6n q cargo del
socio Don Serafn Alfonso por compra
que ha hecho a Don Ricardo Alfonso de
Ia parte que le correspondia, segdn
Escritura piiblica de esta fecha,
Damos d V nuestras mas expresivas
gracias por La confianza que NOS haidis-
pensado y rogandole la haga extensive
d maestro successor quedamos s. s.
@. B. s. M.
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