The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-31


AATAMoRos, VIA NEW ORLEANS, July
2S--The Federal District Court here has
pronounced an important decision, which is
favorable to importers Of merchandise from
foreign countries. in denying the right Of
the government to collect duties Of one-half
cent a pound on goods imported into the
iona Librc. This decision is based on the
provisions Of the new tariff, and was made
in consequence Of a protest Of Matamonos
merchants against the exaction Of this duty
by custom house officials, who had persisted
In collecting it, although the former tariff
under which It was previously imposed had
been repealed. The effect Cf this decision
viii be TO extend the privileges under the
Zoad Libre, and it IS applicable throughout
the free belt
MArANoRos, July 2s.-The Vox P.sblico Of
this city states that q revolution is immi-
nent in the State of Nueva Leon There are
three aspirants for Governor in that State,
and there being no choice by the people,
the election viii devolve on the Legislature,
which will meet at Monterey in September
next So intense is the party hatred, origi-
mating in the revolution of last year. and
revived in the present political contest, that
an outbreak is regarded as inevitable. Pri-
vate advices state that prominent residents
Of Monterey are already preparing to leave
that city TO avoid being complicated in the
threatened troubles.
CRY OF MExIco, July The govern
ment has received dispatches confirming the
report that the famous revOlutionist Lasada
had been taken prisoner by the National
troops. He was captured on the 14th inst
The revolution is about ended. The gov
eminent is arranging to send 5000 troops TO
reinforce the army on the Rio Grande.
Minister Mejia declares that he will not
support the government in its dictatorial
powers. He is charged with holding rev.
dictionary caucus at the house of Santa
Cecilia, son-in-law of late President
Juarez.
West Indies.
New YORK, July 29.-Advices from
Kingston report that the blockade runner
Virginius, had safely landed 200, 900 car
tridges, 5000 Remington rifles, fifteen needle
guns, and a large amount of other war
material
1t is stated that Cespedes of Cuba had
marched with a strong column for CANA
quay. 1.-THE insurgents have won a battle
IN the interior of Cuba Details by Havana
letters say the insurgents have entered Neu-
vailas, while the Governor shut himself up
in the fort. They sacked the town.
A Kingston letter reports unprecedented
drought. A small sugar crop, but favora-
BILE tobacco crop will be made. Small pox
is increasing.
Foreign.
ROME, July 26.-King of Italy, Victor
Emmanuel, is represented as having held the
following language to the French minister
on the occasion of his departure from Rome
m. Fourier you may leave in all assurance
that my ministry will be conservative. Tell
your government that desire to be on good
terms with it. have no taste for Prus-
sian alliance and there exists no treaty with
the Emperor William. only call at
tention of your government to the doings
of the clerical party in France.
'sIf Marshal McMahon's government does
not succeed in calming this agitation,
which is communicating itself to the whole
of Catholic Europe he will Oblige me to cast
myself entirely into the arms of Germany,
and l shall do it.
sat present l represent peace between
France and Germany. Do not forget this.
Let war be declared against me and it will
be sufficient for me to place an army corps
on your frontier in order to paralyze great
part of the force of France and cause her
an invasion, loss of provinces and indemni-
ties more terrible than those of 1870"
WASHINGTON, July 29.-FOreign advices
state that Germany disavows any response
bility for the capture of the VigiIante The
captain who effected her capture is ordered
home for explanation.
LONDON, July 2S.-(Special to the New
York Herald. AT Carthagena yesterday,
the red flag of the insurgents which had
been flying above the fortress and ships in
the harbor, was replaced by the national
flag in anticipation of trouble. Their iron
clad vessel the Mendize Munios, had left
the arsenal yard and anchored in the port,
ready for any movement; also the Mumaniea,
Victoria and others. To-day the iron clad
accompanied by three steamers were to
issue from the harbor, and if interfered
with, will fire upon the attacking vessel
A sanguinary naval engagement is ex-
pected.
The Prussian and English consuls have
received orders from their respective minis
tiers to notify their cruisers that the rebels
ships are pirates, and to treat them az such.
The rebels threaten that if any vessel be-
longing to a foreign power interferes, they
will massacre every consul and foreigner in
the city. Strangers are apprehensive and
are fleeing for their lives.
The Markets.
New ORLEANS, July 29.-Flour dull; Xxx &6a7
family So 60 Corn quiet; mixed Coo; white TIC. Oats
4204Sc. Hay dull; prime $22; choice k25 Pork duh
at ST.. Dry salt meats hrmer; shoulders &C.. Bacon
frmer at 91fc, 117111<c; hams 156116c Sugar dull;
good TO fully fair 96b9kc Molasses; nothing doing
Sterling 127. Sight per cent. premium. Gold 115z
Cotton dull; sales 700 bales good ordinary 1414c;
Orleans 18x6D19c.
NEW YoRK, July 29.-cotton quiet at &c Whisky
hrmer at 96096Kc. Corn In fair request and I'M
changed. Rice firm at 8sff191<. Pork steader; new
s17 g. Lard weak at SIC. Taow 8a78sSc. Money
easy at 34 per cent Sterling closed steady at 109
Gold 115 35 Governments steady. States very quiet
THE AUSTIN R1Ne.-Your state Conven-