The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-11
miscellaneous.

PHILADELPHIA, June 3.-Ihe reformed
Presbyterian Synod adopted series of res
olutions that the constitutional recognition
of Jesus Christ, the mediator between God
and man, as the Legislative head and ruler
of nations is the indispensable duty oi
nations.
PORTLAND, June 3. The election re-
turns are very slow coming in. Grover, the
Democratic candidate for Governor, has
much lighter vote to than was anticipated.
The Democrats will control the Legislature.
ST.. LOUIS, June 3.-In the Presbyterian
Assembly, on motion, Mr.. Breckenridge,
of the committee appointed to consider the
expediency of committee from this assem-.
bly, comforting with the Southern Assembly,
reported, owing to the action of that As
sembly, that nothing remained to be done.
DETROIT, June 3.-The American Medi-
cal Association commenced its annual ses-
sion to-day. A large number are present.
DR.. Taner, of Washington, president,
made an address-interesting particularly to
the profession. A resolution was adopted
calling on Congress to establish a sanitary
bureau.
EVANSVILLE, June 3.-The compositors
in the Courier Office struck to-day because
the proprietOrs refused to discharge a com.
positor who would not pay an assessment to
send delegate to the National Topographic
cal Union at st. Louis.
CINCINNATI, June AT Nicholasville,
Kentucky, yesterday, Harding H. Masters,
was shot and killed by w. H. Sapher, son
of j. H. Sapher.
About noon another tragedy occurred IL
miles south of Nicholasville, GreenvilIe
Smith aged sixty, killed his nephew VIM.
Huchoo and chof bfr,co1f C.,,stl. =
wounded.
CHICAGO, June 3.-The brakesmen on
the Chicago and Alton Railroad are on a
strike at Bloomington. Men have been
sent to supply their places.
HoUsTON June 4.-The Grand Lodge of
Masons convened this morning at 10 o'clock.
Grand Master Miller in the chair. Repre-
scntation much fuller to-day than Yesterday.
A resolution was offered and referred in
relation to the getting up of Masonic In
stitute of learning in this State
A resolution was offered and referred that
a life-sized portrait of the late Grand Mas
ter, w. N. Taylor, be procured.
A resolution was offered and referred
touching the remission OF dues Of certain
subordinate lodges.
The Grand Lodge meets at 8 p. n. again
for the election Of grand officers for the en-
suing Masonic year.
The Right Eminent Grand Commandery
Knights Templars convened in the hall Of
the Commandery, Masonic Temple.
All the grand officers were present. in
GLIDING Grand Commander A. c. Baker.
who presided, besides Deputy Commander
Miller, the GeneTalissimo B. Graham. Can
tain General E. G. Bonner, Grand Prelate
III. r. Elgin, Grand Warden L. II. Open
heimer, and d. G. Garley, Z. T. D.
The following Communicates are repre-
sented: San Felipe No. /, Ruthyen No. 9.
Palestine No. 3, Colorado No. 4, Dallas No. 8.
San Antonio No. 2, IVanhoe No. 8. Paris
No. Q.
The Eminent Grand Commander A. c.
Baker delivered the annual address to the
Knights Templars, after which the com
mittees were appointed.
The Grand Commander announced to the
cOmmanderY that a communication had
been received from Sir knight Homer.
Grand Commander Of Louisiana. inviting
the knights Of the Texas jurisdiction 70
unite with them in escorting the Grand En-
campment Of the United States. az New
Orleans IN December next. knight A. i.
Richardson was appointed committee 10
report on the motion, 90 which the Grnnd
Commander was added. Friday night vas
set apart for Dim and work. several docu-
ments on the Grand Recorders table we've
handed 10 the Commander. after which
the Grand Comm1ndcTy was called 70 rest.
JACKSON, Hiss, June 4.-Tho brunch 81
Tie Mississippi Railroad from Durant 70
AcscIusro was opened Tor traffic yesterday.
The event was celebrated Sc Dural
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