The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-11-12

AADIAOats NDNELAOlI. ~ nc DELlDLIIL
are jubilant throughout New England. Th
result In Massachusetts, is attributed 20 tn
hope that the Democrats win persuade tn
negroes Of the South to wear shoes.
Missouri-The Democrats send delega
ton to Congress. The Democratic majOrit.
IS between 40, 600 and 60, 900.
PHILADELPHIA, November 6.-The count
ing Of the election returns by the judge
Of common pleas viii probably occupy ter
days Only one ward has been completed
so far.
AUGUSTA, November 6.-News from Key
West says that the Cubans voted for the
Republican candidate, thus defeating Hen
derson. Walls, negro, has been elected
over Finley, Democrat The Democrats
have twenty majority ia the Legislature.
SAN FRAScIsco, November 6.-The re
turns from Nevada are still incomplete
Adams, Democratic for Lieutenant Cover
nor, is elected.
NEW YORK, November - Elden's ma-
jority is about A. 600.
WAsH1xeToS, November THE Demo.
cratic majority IN the House is now seventy
seven. with seventeen still to be chosen.
The States to elect involve no Senator The
Radical majority in the senate Is pulled
down to eight; probably to six.
MONTGOMERY, November THE State
has gone Democratic by not less than 12,
600 majority, The result in the First Con-
gressional District is doubtful If Harral-
son, eolored Republican, has been scratched
to any considerable extent, he Is beaten by
Bomberg. In the Second District, Will
hams, Democrat, has a majority of 1000
over Rapier, colored Republican. In the
Third District, Bradford, Democrat, beats
Belts about 5000 In the Fourth District,
Hayes. Republican, has 5000 majority. The
contest in the Fifth and Sixth Districts was
between Democrats; in the former, Cald-
we'll beats Sheffield by about 1000 majority.
Democratic majority on a joint ballot in
the Legislature, 20.
Real estate is held twenty-five per cent
Higher than before the election.
NEW ORLEANS, November 7.-Active pre-
parations are going on for grand torch
light procession and illumination tomorrow
night, in honor of the Democratic victories
Che Union. - $1,000
The committee of seventy adopted the
ResolVed, That this committee
invite the people of Louisiana to meet at
their respective places of worshipon Thurs
day, the nineteenth day Of November, to re-
turn thanks to Almighty God for their
deliyerance from political bondage.
New ORLEANS, November 9.-The official
and unoficial count gives Moncure Conser-
vative, for State Treasurer, 1859 majority /;
III less than McEnery's in 1872.
MONTGOMERY, November 9.-The vote of
Senator Spencer was challenged at Decatur
by lifelong citizen on the ground that
Spencer did not live there. Spencer claims
Decatur as his home.
The Democrats viii have grand jollif-
cation to-morrewnighS. Houston and other
speakers have been invited to
be present. - sso
3 The Democratic majority in the State will
be TO- 600, six Congressman, and thirty ma
jority on Joint ballot in the Legislature.
Alexander White and many other promi-
nent Radical leaders are in caucus here. For
what purpose IS not known.
MILWAUKEE, November 10.-The returns
from remote counties indicate that Cate,
Democrat, beats McDill, Republican, 100
votes.
WAsHfSGToN, November 5.-The Secre-
.ary Of the Treasury has appointed Charles
Gunker superintendent of lite-saving sta
luis IOl lilCs COdcLc Vi AAklLAd 1Lu NOIlu
Carolina Also, Simon Flatrow, inspector
Of tobacco, Ennlf, cigars, etc., of New Or
leans. .ta ~
WASHINGTON, November "A Washing
ton special to the New York Herald SAYS
that the sale Of the, csdetships is one of the
matters to be Investigated at the coming
session of Congress. Congressman Stowell,
Of the Fourth Virginia District, is charged
with receiving $1,000 for the last appoint
nent made by him to West Point.
WASHINGTON, November 10.-A special
rom Cairo says the steamer Joseph Kinney,
rom st. Louis to Memphis, was snagged
md beached on the Kentucky shore.
49, New York. ,ss
NEW York, November "a New Or
cans special says that Gen. Morrow has
been detailed to investigate the reports of
he cutting of the telegraph wires by Hodge
ION and others.
New YORK, NoFember To- Ainswofth
z. Zachors, aged twenty -four, was married
@ Dora Meyers yesterday, and spent the
afternoon at q place of amusement, after
which they repaired to. the residence Of
ome old friends. Shortly after their arri-
raj, Zachors stepped into a bedroom and
hot himself through the heart. No cause
S assigned,
NEW ORLEANS, November 5.-The New
IBERIA prisoners arrested in ST. Martins par
sh yesterday are still there in custody of
roops, awaiting preliminary examination,
md were not removed here as reported.
A deputy marshal and a squad of cavalry
rrived hereat noon to-day. Another squad
rom St. Martins arrived this afternoon with
baggage, ETC., and are now encamped here
Their mission so far is unknown.
NEW ORLEANS, November 9.-The follow
ng was telegraphed the President yester-
lay: ~ - =
o his Exeeilencv o. s. Grant, President Of the
United States, Washington, D. c.:
The Committee Of Twenty have the honor
o inform your Excellency that on the sec
nd day of this month, ct q general election
eld IN the State, under the auspices of the
citing Governor, VIM. P. Kellogg, the Con-
ervative party was entirely successful, and
viii have in the next Legislature a clear
majority upon joint ballot. It is aiwell as
ertained fact that thousands of our
olored fellOw-citizens voted the Con-
ervative ticket. We address you now
o make solemn but respectful
roteat againt the further OccupatiOn
( the State by military forces, and to re-
uest their withdrawal With the return
I our people to power, we can assure you
hat the civil law will become supreme
hat its sacred obligations viii be recog-
ized, both by the ruler and the ruled, and
hat there via be ample protection guaran-
,ed to life and liberty within our borders.
t present, and for some weeks past, the
tate House has been garrisoned BY United
tates soldiers, and our city has presented
lore the appearance Of military post than
( a great commercial metropolis, while the
gricultural interests Of the State have been
realty hindered by the operations Of part
I the army in the country parishes. The
stunning board is to meet on the eleventh
( this month for the purpose Of canvass
1g and compiling the election returns, and
Ill be assembled in the State House We
annot but consider it as extremely improper
hat the important civil work with which
hat board Is charged should Be executed
1 the midst Of bayonets Of the Federal
ovcrnment. Inter 0rm0 silent ls0es.
{ Tie commencement of the new era
Thich seems daWning upon our people,
. wish to assure you and the the peo-