The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-06-26
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NEW ORLEASs, June M-The Hawkins Picl
yune libel case, which has been going on for eigh
days before what is known a. the Fourth Distrie
Court terminated at ten o'clock tonight. The jUr
returned a verdict Of $4,000 for Hawkins. Immedi
ately after the adjournment, two Of the jury went 4
the Picayune ONCE and acknowledged that they hal
been brf6ed one receiving $1s5 and the other reeey
ing an order for 500. The Peayune Company viii ap
KIsHISoToS. June sl.-Michigan City, Marquette
county, destroyed by IRE yesterday IL caught iron
burning wood around the place II was an iron min
ing town Of about 600 inhabitants. Honghtons mill
inst built costing $4,000 burned. The heat 81
warped the rails Of the Marquette IOnghton and On
ton agOn Railroad that the could not pass. Ths
telegraph poles burned, and the wires lying dow
NV YORK. June 2i.-Meacham's report Of the No
doc lighting during the war, states that the Modoc'
killed and wounded about three soldiers for every
warrior Their force at the time numbered not more
than sixtyve During the first three days fight, this
band not only held out against 800 troops armed with
every appliances Of modern warefare, but kept the
passage open for retreat which tho Warm Spring
indians scouts could not close Meaohams idea Of the
best policy for the future Is that all TRIBE lines be abO
ished and that the Indians be made amenabe TO the
laws and be placed on the same footing with other
murderers.
CANANDAoUA, n Y, June 21.-District Attorney
Crowley to-day entered nole prosecute in each case OF
the fourteen women indicted with Miss Anthony for
illegal voting
vile, Texas, says that Maurici Portugal, noted des-
pcradO formerly chief OF police Of Matamoros was ar
rested here to-day and Femanded 70 Aoxleo on de-
maRd Of the authorities Of that country under the
tradition treaty, on the charge OF having killed the
man appOItCSzeiie of police OF MatamorOs to sue
coed him. some time ago, and several other policemen
during the revolution last year.
Portugal, at the head Of o small party, has sacked
the towns Of RanchitO and Bagdad, in Mexico, and
killed several citizens Of those places, and has since
then been engaged in cattle stealing and plundering
along the frontier of Texas with his confederates.
BBEEHAA, dune -21.-The daily rains for the past
month have nearly ruined the crops in this county.
The planters unable to keep down tho weeds and
portions Of the land in cultivation has been abandoned
SAN FRANCISCO, June 91.-Judge C. T. Hayden, of
Arizona, left Camp Mcdowell, May "A, with four Amer
leans and three exicans to prospect along Salt River
Nothing since has been heard OF the party, and 1t is
feared they have been murdered by the Apachos.
CITY OF hExIco june IaThe press Is discussing
change urgent.
In View Of The recent necessity for the protection of
the Protestant cergymea in Mexico, the interference
Of the military is especially demanded for their defense
in OrizOba,
From the fury Of the Catholic priests and fanatics
Protestant bishop compelled to leave place.
A threatened riot occurred in MOnea on account
OF the expulsion Of the Jesuits
MEMPHIS, June 23.-The cholera is decreasing There
nineteen nerments to-day nine Of which died Of
cholera Reports from the surrounding country on
the line of railroads is still gloomy
NEW YORK, June 22-StOkes new trial won't occur
at the present term OF the Oyer and Teminer which
throws it over t9 October is counsel made no effort
medical testimony, effective in the first trial. and viii
raise the plea of self defense,
The POaris search, the st. Juniata, leaves Monday
Tuesday, Among the articles aboard is life raft for
the use OF exploring parties. captain j. nj. Budding
ton uncle Of the presept commander Of the Poars Is
RicHMoND. June ss.~The seconds in Moordeei and
Nearly duel made successful effort TO get bail to-
day. They were taken on writ Of habeas corpus be-
fore Judge Lacy of New Kent county, below Rich
mOnd and after hearing the case and the argument Of
the counsel they were admitted TO bail IN the sum OF
$1,000 each to appear before the grand jury on the
seventh fully
Three deaths occurred from cholera in Cincinnati
Reports from Louisville say the city is. remarkably
A sudden storm passed over Chicago yesterday af-
ternOon partially demOlishing the Swedish church,
the American hotel saloon, and the stables of Petat
man,
Haillness Co.'S lard oil and candle factory in Gin
cnnati burnt. Loss $4,000,
The woods in the mining districts Of Pennsylvania
are burning. Several towns threatened, some vii
lagos and many farm houses burned. No loss Of life
= negro and a white man were robbed IN house in
bers. They were followed and both OF them ked by
the citizens
negro man who committed an Outrage on young Ger
Fifty-two cholera deaths in Nashville yesterday.
A loss of $4,000 by incendiary fire ut N cunt
Morris. Limestone county, n. Y,
The Brooklyn Board Of Health declares no yellow
fever there.
z B. Ewing, Judge of the Supreme Court of Louis
Lewis D'Appau ono of the carlist abOlitiOnsts, is
Jockey CLARK injured at Jerome Park by the sorrcl
horse Dan falling on him, is dead.
seriously i'll with the hHX.
A fire at Point Breeze near League Island destroyed
Turner's stables at Breeze rOttng park and only two
horses Matte Lyle and Nettie, were saved from four
teen valuable trotters.
An accident on the Midland. Railroad, In England,
killed several persons.
The steamer Columbus, bound from Dublin to Holy
Head is wrecked. Twelve out Of 200. persons were
drowned. Three Of the crew were drowned.
BERLIN june 23.-Dispatches report cholera in Rome
and Constantinople.
Tho same dispatches say that the Pope will excom-
feofn VfofO ElnaoVt rpIt IN fnr
LONDON, June 23.-One Of the grandest naval dis
plays ever behold in British waters to-day in honor
Of the Shah of Persia.
POrtsmUuthtown was ornamented with streamers
md triumphal arches, harbOr filled with ships dressed
with flags Of all nations and the shores were crowded
with thousands Of spectators.
A eet drew up at Spithead consisting Of fortyfOur
Of the finest and largest vessels In the British navy,
additions and nearly all of the great irOn-clads The
Shah arrived at noon and was received with cheers by
he Royal Watches.
Victoria and Albert were awaiting and the Shah i'm
embarked accompanied by the Prince Of
Wales, Prince Alfred and the CaroWitz The yacht
steamed slowly out Of the harbor and arriving in front
)f the feet sauted from the iron clad fleet which
vas drawn up in three long lines. The Shah took
Princess and proceeded 70 inspect the fleet passing up
md down In front OF and between the lines The yards
Sfe neo ana su'e as RTse Men me lvest
steamed 70 the front again. and the review terminated
with grand salute from all the vessels Of the fleet The
oval party then returned to Portsmouth, where
banquet and other festivities now in progress.
The Shah, in conversation with. the American Min
ster astEgee regretted that the distance and want of
inc prevented his visiting the United States
NEW YORK, June 24.-Marshal Mattel has warrants
the arrest OF members Of the ring under the
Indictments. They win probably be served to-day.
The Juniata sails to-day 10 search for the POlaris
With an abundant OF coal and provisions.
The Board OF Health are taking every precautiOn
gainst cholera. Residents OF damp cellars CON-
)elcd to vacate.
At special meeting Of the Italian Donna Rumina
Association last evening, resolutions were passed call
ne upon the American government to stop the inhu-
name traffic in Italian children. The other Italian so
ietes are expected to unite in the call on the govern
EvANsyrLIE, june 24.-The Health Officers report
shows thirteen cases OF cholera since it first appeared
wo weeks ago There have been several deaths out OF
his number.
NAsHvnIE, June Si.-Thirtyseven deaths by chol-
m, Of which twcnty-n were cOlOred.
CINCINNATI, June 2f.-Five deaths from cholera.
MEMPHIS June 24.-The cholera il disappearing
WHEELING, June Alone death from cholera.
WASHINGTON, June 2t.-The following is an extract
rom the report Of the Department OF the Interior for
lune, for Twelve months: An increase over the pre-
state An increase over that Of last year Is now re-
ported In every State The percentage Of increase in
State found BY dividing the aggregate OF Increase
ligh because almost always the largest per cent Of
Increase viii be from counties having comparatively
he increase indicated Il In Virginia . per cent North
Carolina and Georgia Il per cent, South Carolina 2per
,ent. Florida per cent, Alabama per cent MisEis
lippi and Louisiana per cent Texas 81 per cent
Arkansas 10 per cent, Tennessee Is Der cent This
makes the average Increase IN the cotton States ree
med in the way y per cent The per cent Of in
rease reported last year In North Carolina and
Arkansas Is per cent, South Carolina per cent Ge0r
"a and Tennessee u per cent Florida and Mississippi
o per cent, Alabama and Louisiana II per cent
Texas IS per cent and the average Throughout the cot
on States approximaflng IS per cent.
IL win be hotcd that IN both years Texas makes the
argcst relatively increasing per cent.
Our reports indicate prevalent increase IN the aver
&c fcrtiliEng used. The ACREAGE cultivated viii fa
considerably below that planted, \ cold backward
prng causing much Of the seed 10 ROT "a the ground
very wet Nay preventing work and increasing the
nbscqucnt dcnand Tor u, and the mpossihIfy 81 OBJ
aiming sufficient labor % subduc the whole breadth
own The excessive weed and grass consignment upon
nc extraordinary season. conspirc % mzkc this rcsulf
inevitable.
The returns concur in placing the crop lrsm tlo 10
hrcc weeks later tlan usual Florida reports an aver
Zee of per ccIf above The a1unal average. All the
tlcrs ian below. Virgins and Af1hanl pr cent
snrih Carolln1 - per cent. Soufh Carolina ~ per cent
iCcri1 and Loui-llna per cclii-, Mississippi and
lrdnsls pr cent Texas IL per cent and Tennessee
j cF cent but d WI BE- seen frun the extracts below
lt very gcleray he weather Gu The last DAYS Of Nay
as iayorahlc and there every prospect that the
,ondIIi0n wo-id rapidly Increase.
An1t1er cEnsal q this rcolt win show that uurTls