The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-08-21

coast be said: tsThis statement IS not cxan-
gerated or emotional, for the truth OF which
appeal to the common sense Of every bust
ness man in this community, who takes
part OF feels an interest IN public affairs. and
70 she committee appointed for the purpose
Of considering this question Of public i'm
portance. The moment It trenches upon
railroad ground, how many viii feel that It
Is a dangerous ground, too full Of pitfalls
for their personal safety
Affairs I'm Louisiana.
NEW ORLEANS, August 19.-In response
to committee from citizens OF Monroe,
Louisiana, as TO the proper courseto be pur-
sued regarding Louisiana affairs. Governor
J. McEnery writes letter advising State
convention in December, and the appoint
ment Of committee to appeal to Congress.
After reviewing the Kellogg usurpation.
Governor McEnery SAYS: s'I'he present de-
plorable condition Of Louisiana demands.
for her rescue from certain ruin, the adop-
ton of one of two remedies either the res
cue of her government from the ignorance
and corruption now prevailing IN almost
every department, by the united action of
the intelligent and honest people of the
State, or an utter surrender of the State to
the Federal government, trusting that that
government may institute an honest home
government that will spare the people the
contiscation of their property, which is now
gradually gong on, and consequent and
inevitable bankruptcy and ruin.
To any one educated in the theory and
genius of our government, the latter alter
native is hard to accept; but any govern
ment promising a better future, however ir-
regularly constituted, is preferable to one
oorfafr, and r,a,,
eral bankruptcy. When people find them
selves surrounded, as we are, by desperate
and straitened circumstances commerce de-
creasing, agriculture paralyzed, capital with
mercurial wings in fight, real estate de-
pressed and deprecated 80 per cent since
Kellogg's rule, and; in fact, all values on
the decline, in State of boundless resour-
ees, and simply and alone due to the fact of
bad, dishonest and illegal government
possessing neither the confidence of the
people at home or abroad.-It is natural
that they will accept relief from any hand
that extends it, and will not stop to inquire
as to the regularity or irregularity of the au-
thority exercised. But hope fate is not so
imperious that we shall be driven to accept
so desperate remedy. Let us hope better
of those who hold our destiny in their
hands. Let US appeal earnestly to Congress,
trusting that that honorable body, casting
aside all political prejudice and party rule,
will do simple justice to much wronged
and injured people"
Miscellaneous.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, August 14.-The
| first bale of cotton of the new crop was re-
ceived this morning and sold at auction for
20 IA cents per pound.
] DuONyrr,ryrrrre Il Anor Tho hloclr
smith shop, boiler house and machine shop
of the Mechanics Mills Company in Warren,
were burned last night. Loss $50, 600,
insured for $22, 900.
RICHMOND, IND, August 14.-Judge
johnson having to-day dissolved his tempo
rary injunction restraining the removal of the
county seat of Wayne county from Center
vile to Richmond. Twenty or thirty wagons
went to Centerville and brought away the
records and other public property. The
commissioners, accompanied by four car
loads of Richmond people also sent to Cen
teryille special train, but as no demonstra-
ton was made to prevent the removal.of the
property, their presence was not required.
GosHEN, Ind, August 14.-The store of
Kemp s. Wilson was entered by burglars
and large amount of jewelry was taken,
amounting to $4,000. The burglars are
supposed to be from Chicago.
PHILADELPHIA, August Midnight
Heavy rains continue, and there are many
detentions and some accidents on the rail
roads.
MINNEAPOLIS, August lathe yield OF
wheat is unprecedented; averaging over
twenty-five bushels per acre.
Dies MONIES, August 14.-The Anti-Mon-
opoly Convention nominated Andrew Hos
tie for Governor, and Frederick O'Donnel
for Lieutenant Governor. The Republican:
favor a tariff for revenue. There were only
about third of the counties in the State
represented.
PHILADELPHIA, August 14.-The amount
of rain which fell in the late storm in thi:
section exceeded seven inches. More thar
three feet of water is passing over the dan
at Fairmount. The first floors of the mills
at Manayunk were flooded, and business
there was partially suspended. A boy wai
rescued with difficulty from drowning nea
the mouth of a culyert, and John L. Majol
was drowned while attempting to rescue hi
horse from stable which was flooded.
The amount of loss by the burning of thu
coal oil train is SIS, 900. The body of Bar
ney Black, the fireman, was found beneath
the engine, which run after leaving thu
track. uo
BALTIMORE, August 14.-In consequence,
of the bursting of a portion of HalforC
tunnel this morning, by caving walls o
dwellings Nos go and 272 Bond street
causing the destruction of two back build
ings, all the kitchen and dining-room fur
niture were precipitated into the chasm.
ST.. LOUIS, August 15.-Advices from tn
Pawnee Reservation in Nebraska say tn
Pawnees are preparing for war with tn
Sioux, in retaliation for the latter's attacl
on them 1t is said they have 800 warrior
among themselves, and have invited the OF
tiers, .Omahas Yanktons and Pareas to joil
them, nearly all of whom have accepted tn
invitation; and at last accounts the brave
of these tribes were either at or on thei
way to the Pawnee Reservation. The Paw
nees expect to muster 1900 warriors, an
propose to prosecute a relentless war agains
the Sioux.
ST. LOUIS, August 1G.-Peter Kressle
and son were arrested in Galloway count
T for stealing mules; the son escaped; tn
father was convicted and sentenced to fly
{ years in the penitentiary; while on the wa
to the depot, mob fired into the hack, xii
! ing the sheriff and seriously wounding tn
! Attorney General and three Others. TIL
/ father was hanged, and a large party al
searching for the son.
BosroN, August 15.-It is reported tb
, underwriters will soon increase largel
their rates Of insurance through this city, b.
cause of the hesitancy of the city father
to increase the efficiency of the fire depar
, ment. Four Of the largest English insul
ance companies, it is understood, have n
! ceived orders from their home officers {
suspend taking Boston risks for one montl
in order to see what action will be taken
] regard to strengthening the fire department
PHLADELPHTA, August 17.-Hon. Wn
Meredith, aged seventy-seven, a very prom
! nent lawyer and Secretary of Treasure
! under President Taylor, is dead.
, SAN FRANcIsco, August 16.-At Tuson
Arizona, Pedres Nagras and wife, paw
I brokers, were murdered. Six men were a
! rested on suspicion. One confessed, impl
! eating two Others, who were compelled
tell where the plumber was concealed. For
Of the murdcrers were hanged by the mo
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