The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-07-31
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all proceedings in that State with reference
to 0utrages Of the ku-klux khan should be
suspended, and urging the pardon of those
already confined in the Albany prison.
They represent that as an organization the
ku-klux khan has ceased to exist in the
State, and lenient policy on the part OF
the government viii tend 70 restore peace
and order
The Attorney General informed them that
it was the policy of the government to pros
ecute aggravated cases, orders having been
given to that effect, and that as soon as the
President was fully satisfied that peaceful
citizens would be protected in their prop
erty and life, a general suspension of the
prosecution would be desirable. He also
informed the delegation that many ku-klux
prisoners had been pardoned, and pardons
would be issued to others, the worst aggra-
waited cases being detained until the last
The delegation was much pleased with
the encouragement given by the Attorney
General, and will have an interview with
President Grant.
WASHINGTON, July 24.-The ratification
treaty for the extension of the duration
joint commission for the settlement of
claims between the United States and
Mexico, have been exchanged. The new
Mexican Commissioner has arrived here and
Mr.. Wadsworth the American Commissioner,
has been telegraphed by the Secretary OF
State, to return to Washington. The bust
ness of the committee will therefore be soon
resumed.
WASHINGTON, July 26.-It is stated that
the Postmaster General has awarded the
contract for carrying the mail between
Charleston and Havana via Key West.
The contractors propose establishing line
of steamers between these points and claim
they can save sixty hours time.
WASHINGTON, July 26.-The bids for the
dredging at different points on the Savan-
nah river, and constructing pile and drill
lage foundation at Fort Pulaski, Savannah
river, were to have been opened to-day at
army headquarters, but the opening was
postponed to allow of the offering of a
larger number of proposals.
WASHINGTON, July 26.-COl. Casey, col
lector of customs at New Orleans, has gone
to Long Branch tonight.
Lieut. Miller, of the navy, has left fol
New Orleans, with two ensigns, to take
charge of the naval recruits at that place
Lieut.. Miller does not know where the
'.jack tars'' that he recruits are to go.
CINCINNATI, July 26.-The steamer Jen.
ME Howell, from New Orleans, bound fol-
Cincinnati, struck a snag at Curlew point
at o'clock this morning, and sank in tif
teen feet of water. Mrs. Pringle and two
children, and Mrs. Ring, from Vicksburg,
were drowned. The other passengers and
part of the crew were taken off by the
steamer Quickstep, and brought to Shawnee
town.
WASHINGTON, July 29.-Under special or
der No. SO, board of officers of the corps
of engineers is now in session at New York
city, considering the plan submitted 10y
Captain 9. w. Howell, of the corps of en-
gineers, for a ship channel to connect the
Mississippi river with the Gulf of Mexico.
This is considered by Senator West to be one
of the most able boards ever convened in
the engineer corps; and should the engi-
neers accept Captain Howell's report, Sena-
tor West regards the project as likely to be
much benefited
New York.
NEW YORK, July 24.-It is stated that
the negotiation for the seven hundred thou.
sand dollar loan by the Pacific Mail Steam
ship Company in San Francisco has failed.
The safety of the steamship Granada is con-
firmed
A letter from Africa states that the English
burned the town of Elmena ON June IA, on
account of the inhabitants furnishing arms
and ammunition to the Ashanties The
town of Cape Coast is full of refugees to
the number of 10000, driven in by the
Ashanties, who now command the interior
to within IA mile of the coast
Dysentery is quite prevalent among the
British forces, on account of the scarcity of
water.
Rumors of trouble in another Brooklyn
bank prevail.
At meeting of the coal operators and
miners held in Pittsburg yesterday, a rate
was determined on which will probably re-
suit in another strike next week, and an
other advance in coal.
New YORK, July 24.-The government
sold a millions dollars of gold at 10. 45 to
1851.
A collision took place last night at an up
town garden known as Leon Park, where a
military organization called the knights of
Columbus were holding picnic. The pro-
gramme of dancing was exhausted, and the
band hired for the occasion refused to play
more without further pay. The picnickers
insisted on compelling them to play. An
angry alteration eRsued. Capt Mcdonald
and the police interfered to preserve order
and were assailed by the knights with
dubbed muskcts. The police used their
clubs. Five of The knights received scalp
wounds and were taken to the station
Capt. Mcdonald received serious contu-
sion on the leg from dubbed musket
the fight was renewed on the cars, and one
rioter attempted to stab an officer with a
bayonet, but was frustrated and he was ar
rested.
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the legal proceedings taken by the butchers,
poultrymen and fruitmen toavert the threat
ened demolition of their stalls and booths
outside of Washington Market, the work Of
destruction was renewed this forenoon in
presence of a large number of police and
about 1000 spectators. The board of health
had secured the service of one hundred and
fifty special men, and at eight o'clock hard
" booth was left standing. The owners
of booths showed no opposition whatever,
and the removal Of debris is being contin-
ued in a peaceable manner.
New York, July 24-There were two
deaths from yellow fever on the schooner
DunsmOor, from Havana to New York
The captain and one man are now down.
NEW YORK, July 25,-Papers arc now
being prepared for one hundred suits against
the city by the deposed Washington Marke.
stand holders. A raid will be probably also
made upon the booths and stands around
Fulton Market. The aggregate rent paid
e''-rfrc- vsts ls--t--ll.---a -far-dastrnved WIS
$50, 600.
4 special dispatch from Boston says the
failure of II. j. Kimball, of Atlanta, Ga,
the great hotel and railroad speculator in
the South creates much remark in this sec
ton. He formerly operated here. His lia-
bilities are said to reach five million of dol
lars. The list of creditors include Morton,
Bliss 6 Co, about one million seven humid
red thousand, Henry Clews & Co., about
one million. and Others to large amount
Extensive fires prevail in the forests along
Long Island railroad and the farm houses
are threatened.
New YoRK, July 25.-Thc Police Com
missioners gave notice to-day that inthe fu-
ture no armed organizations Of the sort that
acted 50 disgracefully at Leon Park the
other evening. will be permitted 20 parade