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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-03-04

DEAR SIR Your note with inclosure re-
ceivcd; do not usually answer letters per-
sonally, as have so much to attend to, but
being at present laid up in the house by an
accident which damaged my leg, thought
l would answer your letter For
long time have taken great and increas-
ing interest in the welfare and happiness Of
the oppressed of Europe, and also deep in
terest in the laboring classes Of America, so
many of whom / employ.
But the field is broader than my own af'
fairs. know the irresistible rover of the
masses and | sympathize with them in their
eternal struggle for existence. / feel for
them well knowing their daily efforts to
keep the wolf from the door. Many times
have thought if some plan could not be de-
vised to give them a more equal share in the
good things of this life. How to ameiorate
their condition is the question Could not
their leaders advise them to look upon the
ballot as the most efficient instrumentality
to produce for them more satisfactory
state of affairs Communism is and always
has been failure. Cooperative works look
we'll in theory, but they have generally
failed; and yet l think we must look to
them in the near future a. the most prac
ticable method of benefiting the laboring
claSSaS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-03-04

York city. 1t comprises 5000 acres of the
most charming and picturesque scenery
imaginable, diversified by streams which
scramble down among the rough boulders Of
the Ramapo mountains, to form the Ramapo
river aud beautiful lake Mr.. Lorillard'a
father long ago stocked this lake with fish,
until it has become the most celebrated in
this section. 1t is Mr. Lorillard's idea to
stock the other ponds and woods with fish
and game of every kind, after the style Of
the great game preserves of Europe. A land
scape architect is engaged to direct the
whole work of laying out roads and bride
paths. with view of retaining all the wild
luXuriousness of nature
Buildings and cottages are icing con-
structed like that of the lodge at the en-
trance. Stone direct from the hllsides,
without the slightest dressing is used care
being taken that all the clinging moss is re-
tanned, giving them in appearance all the
melowness and richness of centuries, though
they ara the creations of to-day. Besides
the old road built by the Continental army,
which is still in good state OF preserva-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-03-04

began life as clerk in New Orleans. His
vocation appearing to be toward the minis
try he began long series Of studies and
was ordained priest He was connected
for many years with several Balti-
more churches; took an important part in
the deliberations Of the Plenary Council of
Baltimore in 1866 and presided at the fol-
lowing councils held in 1879 and 1885 in the
same city. He was sent to labor in North
Carolina in 1868 and was soon afterward
consecrated bishop. In 1872 he was trans
ferred to the see of Richmond, Va. In 1877
he was consecrated coadj tor archbishop to
Archbishop Bayley, of Baltimore and upon
the death of the latter succeeded him. His
has been democratic promotion by UNI
questionable merit, and by hard work be
has stepped slowly from the plane of hum
Bile priest to the next to the highest honor in
his church Among Baltimore citizens of
every creed he is distinguished for his hui
mility, piety and broad Christian views.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-03-04

The same democratic simplicity and lack
of ostentation characterized the funeral, at
old Trinity church, Feb. 10. He died on the
9th No tickets of admission were required
to the church The military ceremonial Of
the funeral was very simple. A few of his
personal friends among officers and gen.
erals a band and an escort of artillery
gave military air to the sad rite. At his
crave the major generals salute of thirteen
guns and three salvos of artillery was fired.
He was buried in a steel casket, covered
with cloth, on thu lid of which rested, while
in church, the generals sword and hat
Gen. Hancock's twin brother lives in
Minneapolis Another brother, John, is
living. "A. d. BOUTWELL,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-03-04
HIS LAST HEADQUARTERS,

The element of the picturesque has always
entered into his life. His very surroundings
partook of it. Since 1872 he has commanded
the military division Of the Atlantic with
his headquarters at Governors Island. There
is scarcely loveier spot on the coast than
this. JUS far enough from shore to be out
of hearing Of the roar and rush of the city,
Governors Island nestles like gem in the
heart of New York bay. 1t is favorite re-
sort for visitors The whole islapd is used
by the government for military purposes
Gen. Hancock improved and beautified the
green island till it looked like the lawn of a
wealthy private resi- lenca. The low WOODEN
building in which the general lived, and
where he died, is shown in the illustration.
1t was furnished in the simplest way
This perfect hammered man was courteous
to every human creature. He was said to
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-03-04
GOVERNOR sEYMoUR's HOME.


This homes cad is on the range OF the
Deerfield hills and has been the home OF Mr.
and Mrs Seymour for many years Upon one
of them is the old-iashioned cottage which
was their residence. From the porch III front
can be seen the beautiful Mohawk valley for
fifteen miles. 1t is in o most picturesque
and comman ling spot. A lovely emerald
lawn stretches in front The occupants OF
the old-fashioned cottage had the admirable
taste not to tear it down and rebuild 1T In
the style of some of the meaningless mon
strosites fashionable in our time.
When one thinks of this lovely home, with
everything in and about it to make life de-
sirable and happy, one is not surprised at
Mr.. Seymour's fixed resolution never to
leave it again for political office. He chose
certainly the more comfor. a rle part. An
other thought comes to mind in this connec-
tion. too. 1t will be remembered that in 1876
when Hon Samuel j. Tilden was the DEM
ocratic standard bearer, there were misgiv'
ings AS to whether, if elected, he would live
his term out. He seemed even then to some
good judges to be such feeble old man that
it was almost folly to nominate nm for
president. Well Mcclellan is dead, Han
cock is dead, and now Horatio Seymour, all
presidential candidates of their party. Mr..
Tilden vet lives, u years old the very day
Gen. Honcock died. His health is as good
as it has been for years, and his mind Is
lively enough to write a national letter
about ollr coast defenses that echoes round
the world.n Fate makes strange play things
of u.s.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-03-04

of Samuel Russell, St Louis merchant
She, too, has that warm-hearted, unaffected
way " hich makes the stranger feel at once
that he is not n stranger
A newspaper friend of mine had occasion
to visit Gen. and Mr.. Hancock some time
ago at their home on Governor Island
The visit shovel both in the most charming
light, the light in which citizens of repuo-
lic no ma ter how distin -uished, should
always appear.
1t was some sort of ceremonial day, and
the general was in uniform and was busy
with visitors.
"Tm sorry Pm in my fuss and feathers, "
he said 10 the newspaper man, "or L should
have time to show you some things which
might interest you"
Gentle Mrs. Hancock took him into the
house and showed him the portrait of her
lost daughter, sweet Ada Russell Hancock,
who died just as she stood on the fair
threshold OF womanhood Near the por.
trait hung beautiful piece OF tapestry the
handiwork of Ada. She excelled in needle
work especially
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-03-04

ROSCOE COMBINES RESIDENCE
Mr.. and Mrs. Seymour came into the city
of Utica to spenl the winter. Mrs. Roscoe
Conkling was Mr.. Seymour's sister. They
lived in her house, and it was here the ex-
governor died Mrs. Seymour was very ILL.,
and she it was who was expected not long
to survive. The ex-governor's death was
not looked for. The shock of his death will
probably be 100 much for his suffering wife.
They have been married over fifty years
Although Mr.. Seymour figured so promi-
nently in the politics of his party for SO
many years, yet ii is to lie remembered that
he never held a national office. He was
never even in congress. His political career
was confined to his own state of New FORK.
The mo prominent part of his official
career is connected with the famous draft
riots in New York city when he was gov
ernor This subject was not pleasant one
to Mr.. Seymour TO tals OF. he was re-
garded during the war as in favor OF a
peaceful dismombermenr of the Union. But
in his inaugural address in 1868 be sald'
"Uuder no circumstances can the division
of the Unicn be connected" SARAH KING.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-03-04

Gen. Hancock at Getty sburg is one of the
historic figures of the ate war; except at
the stormiug of Petersburg in the last days
of the war The Gettysburg fight was proba-
bly, the hottest fight of the rebellion When
shall we have a great American battle
painter! When we do Gen. Hancock will
adorn his creations prominently. Since
Washington, there has not been so superb
and picturesque figure in our military his
tory When American battle scenes are
painted, too, Hancock's famous ride at Get
tysburg will he one of them The story is
marvellous one. That battle was the turn
ing point of victory against the southern
Contederacy. Those were bloody days.
july 1. 2 and 3, 1863 The second day the
fighting was terrific. Streams Of shot and
shell hisseI everywhere" says a writer
The oldest soldier had never seen anything
like that cannonading. TIL Ousands were
stricken down the shrieks of animals and
screams of wounded men were appalling.
Still the awful rushing sound of flying mis-
siles went on, and apparently never would
cease. The Union officers began to feel I'M
easy about the result
Suddenly a band began to play "The Star
Spangled Banner" At that moment Gen.
Hancock and his staff appeared on the right
of the I.ue, uncovered their heads and DELHI
erately rode down the front of the line to
the left through the thickest of the battle.
But that was not all. AS they reached the
left Of the line LongStreet's Confederate in
fantry, $1,000 strong. were seen advancing
I'D Cemetery hill. The Union soldiers lay
fat hug ging the ground. Gen. Hancock
saw the advancing enemy. Then turning
his horse he rode slowly and coolly back up
the front of the line from left to right.
Every soldiers heart stopped beating, for
this seemed almost certain death to the gen.
eral But he escaped unframed. He rode
from end to end Of the line amid the blue
bullets holding his hat in his hand, bowling
and smiling to his soldiers as they lay upon
the ground. 1t was an act of splendid courage
The daring deed of their general inspired
the soldiers with some Of his dash and fear
lessness. They fought like tigers from that
moment and turned the tide of battle to
victory. Hancock was mounted upon white
horse when he rode down the line that fate
full day. Everywhere during the battle after
ward he was seen riding hither and thither
upon his white steed, like the twin horse
men Castor and Pollux in MacauleYS Lays
of Ancient Rome"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-03-04

The danger to the people by the accumu-
lation of the enormous fortunes of the pres
emit day, and the fact of their being owned
by persons who seem to have no respect,
love or common feeling for the people,
seems to me great and important problem.
In Europe princes, kings and persons Of
great wealth use their means in thousand
ways for the qualification, happiness and
refinement Of the people around Them
whereas. in this country, they act selfishly
and they are or appear to be, utterly in
different to the suffering at their doors. As
to your hint of an impending rising among
the people, personally | have nothing to
fear. Almost all my means are in my fac
tories, and l will always be in the front
rank Of those who love the people and shall
do all in my power to check them in any
madness that bad or ambitious leaders may
advocate
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-03-04

THE OLD REVOLUTIONARY FORGE.
ton, th,re is another relic that will b.
carefully preserved; it is the ruins Of tina
old forge in which the immense iron chain
was forged that was drawn across. the Hud-
son in revolutionary times to prevent Eng.
lish ships from proceeding further The
cottage Of Mr.. Lorilard is a good type OF
those being built throughout the park by
resident members Of the Tuxedo club This
club, of which Mr. Lorillard Is president
and principal shareholder, sells to its mem
bers building Sites and for tho9e who do
not care TO become residents club house is
about completed, with 100 bedrooms and
every comfort of frst-class hotel.
As the chief purpose of this association is
the preservation of the health Of its Nom
bers, every possible variety of outdoor
game and sport is provided both for sum
mer and winter To retain the game with.
in the park the whole is surrounded by q
barbed- wire fence eight feet high, four feet
of which from the ground up is cat and dog
proof. II the experiment of this colony al
Tuxedo park should prove successful it will
likely b, the pioneer of many imilar efforts
of wealthy families to live in communities
where they can protect themselves from
disagreeable surroundings
s. H HoRGAN
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-03-04
The i-Chinese Troubles at Seattle.



SEATTLE, w T., Fec 13-The long pent-
up feeling WA oh our otherwise peaceable
people have felt toward the Chinese has at
last broken out, and to understand the
causes, which are many, at the bottom of
this trouble one has but to look at our geo.
graphical location We are but nine miles
from British pos essions, where Chi amen
are freely admitted. Victoria on Van
couver island is their principal port of
entry to this continent, from there across to
the San Juan islands, possessions OF the
United States, is but q sail of five miles,
and this is said to be the principal under
ground" route by which so many strange
Cinnamon have found their way into our
community. Now at the bottom of the
whole trouble here, as all along the coast, is
the fact that the Monaghan can live luxuri-
ously OH that which q Cauc asian would
starve. Ibis of course renders the
latter envious and anxious to find
some grievance by which he can "bring
the law" on the Cinnamon. This is a
most difficult thing to do, for no matter
how great law breaker Celestial may be,
it is like trying the Egyptian sphynx every
time one of them is brought into court. The
way in which they can pile up testimony as
to their innocence would prove that they as
a race were too immaculate for this earth
or at least this corner of it. They have a
society among them called the "Chee
Kung," or Highbinders. This society can
give points to any secret society on earth
Thus far it has defied the best of detective
efforts to reveal its methods, and it seems to
be able to keep its members without the
pale of American law. This has driven
many of our poor citizens to form an anti
Chinese organization, which has just re-
vealed its purpose and strength. At meet
ing of this society, held last Saturday, a
committee was appointed with the ostensi-
BILE purpose of visiting the Chinese quarters
to ascertain if the city's sanitary regula-
lions were observed. Early Sunday morn
ing they began work The committee
would go to a Chinamans door, present a
few questions, as if taking census of its
inhabitants, crowd would gather, and
then commenced ono of the most curious
scenes Imaginable of which send a sketch.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-03-04
system.

Winfield Scott Hancock was born at
Montgomery Square, Pa, in 1924. in the
simple but picturesque house that appears in
the illustration He had a twin trother,
Hilary Soldier of his country though he
was PENNSYLVANIA was always dearer to
him than any other state of the Union.
When the war of the rebellion broke out he
then Capt Hancock-was stationed at
Los Angeles, Cal He Immediately applied
for command in the Pennsylvania volun-
teers. 1t is in Pennsylvania soil that his re-
mains rest, after his funeral in New York
was ended.
Some years ago the general and his twin
brother, Hilary, built a costly burial vault
at Norristown.
Most of the Hancock family are buried
there. The generals body was laid beside
that of his father. The Hancock's do not
seem to be long-lived race. The general
himself has no living children. His beauti-
full daughter Ada, who died nine years ago.
IS years old, is buried at Norristown. The
grave of his only son. Russell, who died two
years ago aged 80, is at St Louis. There
are living three grandchildren, two daugh-
tiers and one son, of Russell Hancock. The
son Gwynne, the generals favorite grand
child, was with him when he died. The
"Allie" and "Myra," whose names were the
last words the dying man pronounced, were
his niece, wife OF Lieut.. Eugene Griffin, and
his wife, Almira Russell Hancock.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-03-04
advocate.

An inquiry among the hands of his ire
mendous factories corroborates his assertion
of endeavors to elevate his working people,
as far as it is consistent with good discipline.
Mr.. Lorillard lives very plainly; it would
be safe to wager that no Sl5.a-week dry
goods clerk in New York, city dimes more
frugally.
But it is to the development of Tuxedo
park, of which so mu Oh has been said lately,
that Mr.. Lorillard's name is now most fire.
quently mentioned. Tuxedo park is stu
ated thirty-five miles northwest Of New
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-03-04

$3.50 600 year, was promoted solely by his
sef-respact. He has been for years opposing
the tendency which reduced tine American
turf from honest contests of horse breeding
and training to gambling bouts Falling in
his almost single handed efforts he has de-
tsrmined to withdraw, taking with him
much of the old time responsibility Of the
race track. Mr.. Lorillards lie ter to
workngman, who took occasion to warn him
of the impending struggle between labor
and capital, is a remarkable document in its
way, and throws little light on the charac-
ter of the man. The following are a few
extracts:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-03-04

THE ANTE-CHAMBER-CO COMMITTEE AT WORK.
Quietly and with military precision the
crowd went to work and lolded
the Cinnamon, effects and ALL on wagons
which seemed to come in from all parts OF
town. Then they were driven down to the
wharf with the intention Of shipping them
aboard the steamer. Here the crowd met
with the first resistance, everything up to
this time having been clear sailing for them.
The officers and crew of the steamer put on
a warlike appearance and refused to take
the Cinnamon on board unless their passage
was paid A collection was Immediately
taken up in the crowd which resulted in
money enough to pay the passage of 100 of
the Oh namen, or one quarter the number
huddled toge her on the dock. While all
this was going on the authorities were try
ing in every way to put a STOP to the pro,
ceedinps. Warrants and writs were issued
by the Sheriff, Judges and mayor, and finally
the governor issued proclamation The
militia were called out and United States
troops will be sent for. Where the whole
affair will end time only can tell, but 1t
seems tonight as if it had gone past the
bounds of riot and become a revolution
which may spread down the whole coast
HAMILTON E. HARVEY.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-03-04

On this subject he said: When see tot
tering old men, upon the brink of the grave,
engaged in an unseemlv scramble for office,
am alwars reminded of Holfein's picture
of The Dance of Death 1t shall never be
said of me that took part in such cotll-
lion shall never be a fi?u"e in such
picture And he certainly never d.
Horatio Seymour was born at the hamlet
of Pompey, Unondaga county, New York, in
May. 1910. 1t has been said that he was
born and reared in the days of vital piety
sound democracy and pure liquor"
Sey mour served ON the staff of Governor
William Ma cy. That was his first office
He was elected to the New York legislature,
as Democrat, in 1912 mayor of Utica in
1913 and to the legislature again in 1874,
being speaker OF the house; Governor OF New
York in 1850, and again in 1868. he died
Feb. 10, 1856
Mr. Seymour married, early in life, Miss
Mary Bleecker, of Albany, a daughter of
one of the old Dutch Knickerbocker fam
lilies. She was heiress, among other inher-
itances, to an estate of 500 acres lying on
the northern bank of the Mohawk river
three miles from Utica.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-03-04
[spocla! Correspondence


NEW YORK FEB 16-The early age at
which so many of the generals on both siies
in the late Mar have d ed is an imnres i've
fact. Within six months of one another
Grant, McCle Ian and Hancock have all de-
plr,ed from among the living. Grant was
IS NJ Gle Ian was the youngest of all be-
ing not yet 80 years d. Hancock void
have teen 81 If he had lived il Va ent ne s
day. All three were men of deep chest and
strong pay aqle. In the ordinary course
men of their build, having reached So,
should have continued to live till they
were 70 or more. Yet they ara gone.
1t shows how the fierce excite
mems and wasting anxeties OF the war
years told on them and un !ermined conssi-
buttons that, in Gen. Han ock's case g:
least seemed of iron. He was SIX feet two
inches in height, and weighed at the time he
was candidate for presiden in 1880 40
pounds. When a boy he was a large, strong
framed, goodtempered lad. He kept all
three characteristics as long as he lived.
Two, at least, of the three generals men
tioned-Grant and Hancock-d ell of dis
eases that are apt to be engendered by long
continued anxiety and strain on the nervous
system
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-03-04
Chattanooga Rebel

aided largely in endeariug him to the
people he defended, and permitted him
afterwards to give these same peo-
pie many a scoring without the loyalty
of his purl o'e being questioned. The pub
LEGATION of this raper was certainly trying
under, akns; his end navor was to issue his
paper as near the front as possible. The
latter being SUI ct to frequent change,
kept Wat erson aud his printing Office OH
the Jump At the close of the war he re-
turned to tennessee, and helped resurrect
The Nashville REPUBLICAN AMI Banner,
which became prosperous. In 1868 he went
to Louisville, KY, and became a protege of
the celebrated George D.. Prentice, of The
Louisville Journal He proposed the scheme
of uniting The Courier and Journal and
succeeded in ringing it about that year.
The death Of Mr.. Prentice in 1870 left him
full swing, and from here dates his career.
Mr.. Watterson threw himself into the vlo-
lent parts n controversies of these troub-
lous times as an advocate of spirit of for
giveness and forgetfulne's on the part of the
south. IN thi, he proved lealer AMI the
annihila or of ku-Kluxism, contending, in
and out of season, for the education and ele-
walton of the b ack population. In 1872 he
was one of the four newspaper editors
called the Quadrilateral, who were the back
bone of the Liberal movement. which cul-
minated in the nomination of Horace Gree
lev. In 1916 he pre- ided at the Democratic
national convention beng then the most
ardent champion of Mr. lilden's candidacy,
which was accomplished. In 1876 Mr. Wat
terson was elected to congress, but declined
reelection. A one of the most vigorous
of writers and thinker; and speakers, MANY
of NJ. Wat,erson epigrams will go down
in o hstort. No potnG of order is in orler
when a woman has the floor" esta liIhed
precedent for all future conventions. The
''Star-eved Goddess of Re.o"m" and the
100 600 Kentucllian which sc proposed tC
march on WASHINGTON are his creati ons.