The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-09-21

to support America in the operations against
The Russian press generally is now vig-
Orous in its attacks upon Prussia and
Germany.
Advices from Zanzibar announce the re-
ceipt of positive Intelligence Of the safety of
Dr. Livingstone. The authority for the
statement is unquestionable and its truth
certain. A party of Americans are hurrying
into the interior with the object Of rescuing
the Doctor from his perilous position.
Mount Gents Tunnel was traversed in 80
minutes. The air is excellent, and the rails
are perfectly level.
Pans, September ls.-The disarmament of
the National Guard progresses with dis
tuIbance.
The mortality of Paris is 100 less than for
the previous week.
The failure of the new customs treaty with
Germany is imminent. German pleniPoten-
tiaries object to the alterations made by the
Assembly.
VERsAiLLEs, September ia bill was
introduced in the Assembly authorizing
Theirs to conclude the custom treaty with
Germany. 1t embraces provisions for Alsace
and Lorraine in details, and reduces the Ger
man troops in France to $4,000.
VIENNA, September l5.-The Provisional
diets of the empire have opened sessions.
The emperor will recognize Bohemia's rights
by public coronation and taking the oath at
Prague.
BERLIN, September l5.-There were SO new
cases of cholera at Konigsberg on the 18th
instant, and 90 deaths. On the 18th there
were 6S new cases, and 45 deaths. The dis
ease has disappeared from Daulsbeim, and
merely sporadic at Stettein.
Cry OF MEXICO, September 2.-l47 mem
bers were present at the preliminary meeting
of Cougress-whole number 227; resulted in
favor of Juarez. In the temporary organiza~
ton Juarists were selected as committee on
credentials: votes IS to SO. The opposition
were alarmed by this vote, left the hall and
deprived the meeting of quorum. 1t is re-
ported that Diaz is for peace, and will move
against any revolutionary attempt.
CITY OF MEXICO, September e.-Juarists
is sure of organization, including committee
on credentials. Strong revolutionary threats
have been made. Permanent Junta will be
installed September 10th. Pronunsiamento
is issued in Zacatecas. Forced loans are
levied in the smaller towns.
VERSAILLES, September ll.-In the Assem-
bly, to-day a message was received, the read
ing of which lasted half an hour. Theirs
says the members have well earned the sus-
pension of their arduous laboIs. He proms
Uses in the meantime to work necessarily for
the organization of the country, and frankly
asks the deputies TO ascertain from their
constituents at home whether tine country
wishes for reconstruction, based on the
glorious traditions of thousand years, or
for the abandonment of the ship of State.
SALzBURG, September l3.-It has been de-
cided by Prince Bismarck Count Won Buest
and other diplomats who remained here after
the departure of Emperors William and
Francis ] seph, are to suppress the lnterna-
tional Society, aad to settle finally the
Schleswig question.
LONDON, September l3.-The people of
Cardiff are intensely indignant at the landing
of the American ship Larelett with cholera.
BRUssELs, September l2.-The machine
shops throughout the city have been closed
by the proprietors. The strikers are now
parading the streets.
VERSAILLES, September l2.-Adgices from
Bucharest report that the Jews had sacrificed
q Christian.