The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-03-19

/ 3l0 NAtNA NNCcAAoAA anu DAINIOlN. Il portion
of the property taken from the passengers ,vss
found in the possession of the prisoners.
The Governor Of the District of Guvaco has
issued orders prohibiting cock fighting as a
practice unworthy Of a civilized people.
Troops are guarding the roads leading to
san LUIS PotoSi 70 ensure safety to travellers
ten santa Anna win remain at Jalapa
sometime before going 70 the capital.
Quicksilver mines have been discovered in
Seacuten.
Foreign.
MADRID, March 11.--Marshal Scrano has
assumed supreme command of the forces OBJ
Grating against the Carlists in the north.
LONDON, March 1.-THE DAILY Nelcs and
Telegraph give the following accurate account
of the treaty of peace with the Ashantees
THE king agrees TO pay 10 Great Britain a
war indemnity Of $1,000 ounces Of gold; re.
nounces an claim to AID Ansi, ASSN, Denkati.
Akin and WaSsaw; withdnws his forces
/ from all parts of the coast which belong 70 or
are under the protectorate of Great Britain; un-
dertakes TO maintain a good road from Co
maSSie to Prah river, and 10 protect merchan-
disc transported over said road win prohibit
human sacrifices, and swears perpetual peace
with England
Gen Moolsey does not expect the entire
amount of the indemnity viii be paid, but re-
CARDS the other stipuiationS of vastly greater
importance and more likely 10 be adhered 10.
| special dispatch TO the Standard from
| SPAN, says Marshal Serrano and Gen. Domin-
quez are at Castrourdiales, twenty-five miles
east OF Santandar. They are daily receiving
reinforccments. Don Carlos has ordered
siege operations against lrun and BidasSon
| LONDON, March 1.-THE latest dispatches
from the Ashantee expedition state that the
British loss in the war was sixteen killed and
SOS wounded
PARIS, March ll,-Jean Crueviclhier, an
eminent French physician, Is dead, aged eigh.
ty-three years.
MADRID, March 1.-THE report that Gen.
Jose Coucha is to be appointed Captain Gene
raj Of Cuba, in place of Gen Jouvellar, is
confirmed
Gen Morianes has resigned his command
in the Army of the Norlh, in consequence Of
illness.
LONDON, March ls.-Thurstiay is The day
OF the formal entry of the Duke of Edinburgh
and his bride in London, and will be observed
rs holiday at the government docks and the
arsenal at Woolwich.
Ii his health will permit, Gladstone will
resume the leadership of the liberal party.
The members of the late cabinet had
meeting to-day, at which, at the request Of
Gladstone, they agreed TO accept the tempora
~ leadership of Marquis of Hartenton. A
section of the liberals, however, propose to
temporarily follow the lead of Vernon Har
court or Rotcslowe.
The brig Hannibal, from New Orleans for
Falmouth, with IA bales of cotton, arrived
at that port to-day, having suffered much
damage in the recent gales.
The weather this morning was unfavorable
for the great event of the day-the entry into
London of the Duke of Edinburgh and bride
A binding snow storm prevails, and the
ground is covered To the depth Of three
inches, but despite these drawbacks, great
crowds fully equal TO those which gathered
to witness the procession on the occasion of
thanksgiving services for the recovery OF the
Prince OF Wales, have assembled along the
route from PaddingtOn Station 10 buckingham
Palace to greet the royal couple The rail.
way trains from the country are crowded with
people, and the city of London Is nearly de-
serted. Most every one has gone 10 the West
End. Vehicles of all descriptions are ex-
cluded from the route and in its immediate
vicinity.
The Times has a laudatory obituary article
on the late Charles Sumner.
VIENNA, March l2.-The Emperor Francis
Joseph has authorized his government 20 as
sumo strong attitude against the ultramOn.
tame opposition to ecclesiastical laws.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, March l2-There is
great distress among the poor here in cOnse-
quence of heavy snow storm. Private char
table organizations, in addition 10 the govern
ment, are actively at work helping the suf-
ferers.
LONDON, March 13.-Mr. Gladstone has is
sued the customary note requesting the pres
ence of his supporters on the reopenng OF
Parliament. At the same time he has written
TO the Earl of Granville saying "Whilst
discharging this duty, feel Il necessary that
! should explain what a circular could not con-
yey with regard to my individual position
For variety OF personal reasons, ] could not
contemplate any unlimited extension of poiti.
cal service. ! desire my political friends to
clearly understand that at my age must re-
serve entire freedom TO divest myself of the
responsibility of leadership. At no distant
time the need Of rest viii prevent my presence
in the House During the present session,
and before the commencement Of the next
session, should desire TO consider whether Il
would be advantageous TO keep my service at
the disposal of the Liberal party, or whether
should claim exemption from SERVICES hitherto
discharged. If, however there be reasonable
grounds to believe that, instead Of the course
which have sketchcd out il would be prefer.
able, in the view of the party generally, formeto
at once assume the position Of an independent
member, would willingly do so, retainingall
my desire for the welfare Of the party
Should leader be chosen, or iate1fm provis-
ion be made, my successor will receive
every assistance he may seek or could de-
sire.
LONDON, March 18.-The crowds which
witnessed the procession yesterday were
at some points so dense, and the pres
sure so great, that several accidents &C.
CURED. A stand at Charing Cross broke
down, throwing some thirty persons 10 the
ground. The police report the total casual
ties during the day at, four killed and twenty
four injured.
The city Of Portsmouth win give public
benefit to the troops returning from the
Ashantee expedition.
The Standard, in leading article on the
late Senator sumner, says he was q fine
speaker, and personally honorable, but he
was utterly wanting in statcsmanship
LONDON, March 14.-Imperialists from an
parts Of France have arrived here, on their
way TO England, 10 attend Tie festivities at
Chiselhurst Monday, on the occasion of Prince
Louis attaining his majority.
LONDON, March IA dispatch received at
the admiralty Office last evening, from Cape
Coast Castle, February % says that all the
troops except the Highlanders have resef,--
bariled for home
Sir Garrett W0olsey viii embark on the
seventh Of March.
Capt. Glover, with one thousand men, en-.
tered CoOmassie two days after Sir Gnrnett
Woolsey occupied the town.
Countess Brunnaw, wife Of the Russian
ambassador, died last night q the legation IN
this city.
LoxDoN. March 14.--Disraelf has is.aicd an
e+AAANH- @gtArtANtAAftN'
for their sufIrages lie promises 10 uphold
the institutions and defend tie rights Of al
classes
Sir John Karslart attorney general. and
three others, members Of the new government
were returned 10 Parliament yesterday, with.
out opposition.
BERLIN, March 13-Prncc bismarck Is III
from relapse Of the govt
LONDON, March 14.-Thc d0waeer Duchess
Of Richmond Is dead
LONDON, March 14.-sir r. Bagley, mem
Der Of parliament for Midsurrey; X Rowland
VIM, member for North Lincolnshire and
Sir J. ElysliirstOne, member for Portsmouth,
all conservatives, who, after accepting Office
under DisTaeli, went before their constituents
for reelection, have been returned without
opposition
HALIFAX, March 15.-The captain Of The
ship Marlboro, which arrived here IN distress
yesterday, reports that on the tenth instant he
saw bark Of about six hundred tons burden