The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-29

tbi7noorninc, The visitors were well pleased with
their trip and the Congressman seemed TO regard me
proposed st. Phillip Canal the only practicable
means of securing permanent deep water outlet 10
the Gulf
GALVESTON. Nav ai.-The British steamer san An
tonic, blown ashore on the 10th during gale, was
lightered of, and has arrived safely.
BROWNSVILLE. May 2i.-TO-day s Sentinel enumerates
the various cattle stolen this month by armed Mexi-
cans and places the number taken and crossed into
Mexico within radius of sixty miles of this city, at
not less than 1000 head while higher up proportion
ate number have been driven into Mexico.
1t is reported that the raid Of Col Mckenzie into the
KickapoO camp in Mexico, and the punishment OF the
Indians caused very general satisfaction here and
will tend to lessen deprcdatons, II the Mckenzie pol
icy is carried out
BosTOy NAV 24-The Board of Trial of the Massa
chusetts Medical Society, which recently tried certain
members of the society for practcng homeopathy on
the ground that such practice violated their right
membership rendered decision to-day eXpelling
seven physicians from the membership of sad society
RoNE, May 24.-The Pope cOntemplates anathema-
tZin0 the members of the Italian Cabinet and all other
parties engaged in secuariZing the monastery.
ST. LOUIS May 24.-The funeral OF Father Deswet,
Indian missionary, this morning. was an immense con-
A special dispatch from Little Rock, Ark, says the
Southern Presbyterian Assembly has adjourned, and
the members gone home NOdefinite action was taken
in relation to the organic union They are clearly III
favor of uniting with the Dutch Reformed Church.
VIRGINIA CITY New, May 2i.-Partes from Spruce
Mountain report that the Indians, after stealing lead
from the smelling works. were traced to camp, where
council was held. and mischief Is evidently intended
Fifty warriors participated in the council The GosotS
from Utah Territory and number of Shawnees partic
ipated in the council all armed.
The citizens are becoming alarmed and have formed
a guard but found that the Indians had purchased
powder, leaving the settlers defenseless.
A messenger was sent to Halleck for arms which
Persons living in the threatened sections, summoned
as jurors excused their presence were needed
to protect their families. Government assistance can
not reach the settlers in time, should the Indians make
q demonstration. Only seven available soldiers are at
Camp Haeck. The regular garrison is in Elko county
siXty-fiye miles from klko. $40
BALTIMORE, May PA resolution for the mobility
of ministers was tabled.
MADRID, May 24.-The Council of Ministers for
pOstponing the Cuban election for deputies, have
named no day for the election.
RoME, May 2I-The funeral of Count Mceuzoni
will be most imposing.
BARCELONA May 2i.-The two corpses found pla-
carded were killed while attempting to assassinatc
General Velorde has Issued orders for a levy
Troy. n. Y, May 2k-The following named firms,
members of the combination which control the north
ern lumber trade have suspended-iabilities, $1,000
Co., Dodge & Co., New York; Page & Co. uswegO
and some Others.
100000.
The Freemasons have decided TO receive the remains
of the Russian Minister. Orr, upon arrival
The Carpenters society have notified all members
working eight hours to Quit Monday week at 532
Train has a hearing Wednesday upon his own HpPli-
cation and two endorsOrs of Trains sanity.
WAsHINGT0N, May 2i;-Tre asurer Spinner's eldest
daughter is dying at Buffalo.
The Special Cabinet meeting had to-day was in re-
The postmaster gives notice that indecent postal
cards involve fine of from to five thousand dol
lars.
The War Department has advices that the Sioux at
tackled Fort Lincoln. DacOtah but were driven off.
New YORK, May A.-FOrty thousand emigrants ar
rived at Castle Garden this week. Over 5000 came
Monday. The largest arrival known.
San Francesca May 26.-Reports from Fairchilds
that Captain Jack is north of Pitt River Country
with twentyh warriors who say they will die with
their rifles in their hands, General Davis has ordered
troops to &C in pursuit of them. General Geem was
ordered 70 proceed to headquarters His regiment is at
Wheaton has been reinstated. though half-dozep
MOdOcs were near his camp waiting TO surrender
The savages who are still free have broken into
small bands, and the movements of the soldiers will
be made accordingly.
NEW ORLEANS. May 26.-General DeBlanc De
ClOuet and others from st. Martins, tried to-day
before the United States Commissioners There be-
ing no evidence to sustain the charges against them
Residences foriysix and foty eight Poyfrrc street.
burned. Loss $1,000
KellOgg's Attorney General. this a. m in first dis
trict Court. filed information against NJ. McCohen
and c. r. Railey jointly charged with attempt muir
der Kellogg the ASSASSINATION case Bail i've thou
sand dollars.
BALTIMORE. May 2G-J. Hooper, of James Hooper
Il Sons. shipping merchants, Is dead.
Mrs. E. NJ. Eiel, who made unsuccessful attempt
shoot her uncle Oswald Mock. wholesale boot and
shoe upper manufacturer on the nth inst was more
successful today. She obtained warrant of arrest
for her uncle charging him with abusive conduct. She
proceeded with officer to his place of business, No
14G West Baltimore street. TO identify him. The officer
made the arrest, and while coming down stairs with
the prisoner in company with Mrs; McIlie she sud
denly drew double-bGrreed pistol from under her
shawl, and fired two shots. one taking effect in his
back and the other in the calf of the right egncither
neCeSsarily.fatal. Mrs McKie was arrested.
Metropolitan Branch Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
between Washington city and Point of Rocks was
opened for passengers yesterday although trains be-
tween Baltimore and the West. each way run via
Washington city. shortening the distance fOrtyeght
miles.
NEW YORK, May 2G.-Dr. Brown, for an attempt TO
murder collector Gurcry has been sentenced TO ten
years to the State prison.
WASHINGTON, May 26-The War Department has c.
tablishcd signal office on Pixies Peak.
special agent to Idaho reports tribes OF their
reservations but says that they to he pcaCcaby
disposed.
The President has gene to Harrisburg, until We'd
nesday.
The Attorney General has received dispatch saying
that the Supreme Court of Louisiana has lust decided
two of contested office under the Intrusion act
and in both the legality of officers holding under
the Kellogg government was sustained.