The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-07-08

tibiS hSsi ottu hISS>cu ON their
Attention had been called tn the fact thar
after the arsupent and before the charge
some papers had been handed up 30
him, and he had examined them that even
ing, aud denied the motion for reopening
the case, assuming for the moment that the
Jury would forget the subject. He would
like to know il anything was lingering on
their minds with regard TO the matter, and
asked them if it would be suitable Tor them
Ia state to-him any questions OF law OF .faEt
which disturbed them. Carpenter repeated
that II was sui"ly question of fact. and
that no agreement.w possible; thar in n
month they would be no nearer an agree
ment than they were to-day. lie said he
spoke for eleven of the Jurors when he said
he believed that an agreement was imposSi-
BILE, and that there was only one man who
believed they could ever reach an mani
nous conclusion. Judge Nelson spoke to
them of the importance of the Case, and
asked them to give it their further consld-
Grafton, requesting THEM for that purpose TO
retire again To their rooms, and deliberate
upon it further, and communicate with him
about o'clock.
BRooKLYN, July 2-1l:O7 A. M.-The jury
came into court, which was densely
crowded, and stated they were unable to
jury stood nine for acquittal and three for
conviction.
LoNAwAUDA, Pa, June :. Allen Brown
was hung here to-day for rape aud cutting
the throat of his victim, aged five years.
DIES MONIES, July 2.-The following is
the Republican platform: The Republic is
nation indIssoluble; currency should he
convertible into gold, which should be
gradually retained; revenue tariff should
be so adjusted as to encourage home indus
try; efforts Of the government to collect
the revenue and punish fraud approved
no further land grants to railroads; moditi-
cation of the patent laws; arbitration with
foreign nations in case of trouble approved
opposition to the third term; approving
the national and State administrations
Samuel x. Kirkwood was nominated for
Governor.
SAN Francisco, July 2.-The following
is the Democratic platform: Opposed to
the unconstitutional interference of the
Federal administration in State affairs; de-
nounces Federal corruption in connection
with monopolies; favors strict construction
of the Constitution tariff for revenue only
| currency convertible into gold; duty of the
Legislature to regulate corporations.
CHATTANOOGA, July 2.-The interstate
educational convention is in session here
to-day. There are large delegations of the
teachers and educators of Alabama Mis-
sour, Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky and
Illinois present. B. Nation, of Atlanta, is
present. Able addresses were delivered by
DIR. ". 7. Harris, st. Louis, president of
the National Teachers Association; DR.. NJ
P. Briggs, of the Northwestern University,
Chicago, and others. The convention re-
solved itself into a permanent interstate
association, TO meet next June at Memphis,
with the officers of the convention for per-
manent officers.
CHICAGO, July 2. = Advices received by
Gen. Sheridan from Brownsville, Texas,
this morning. Indicate a critical state of
affairs at Matamoros.s A conflics to-day be-
tween citizens and Mexican soldiers is i'm
minent. All the business houses in Mata-
mOros are closed and armed citizens are
gathering and threatening to take citizens
| from the soldiers, who, the Vice Consul
thinks, are not strong enough to prevent
| the rescue.
Private advices from the Black Hills ex-
petition, received this morning, show the
investigations are proving the country
richer IN gold than has been supposed.
The earth, down to the bed rock in every
direction, is filled with particles of gold.
The quartz shows RICH VEINS.
Boston; July. 2. THE new license law
went into effect to-day, and 100 licenses
have already been granted.
| ATLANTA, Ga, July Sam Bard re-
| fused to give aplthe pQstofiiee this morning
as he had neither resigned nor been sus-
pended. Bard's bondsmen then notified
the money order clerk not to regard Bard's
orders as they no longer were responsible
as his bondsmen. Bard then left the Office,
and Couly toolSpossession.
The railroad convention adjourned to-
day after establishing about the same rates
| to the Northern cities as now prevails.
The convention will meet four times yearly.
CHARLESTON, S. c., July, 3.-The South
Carolina Bank and Trust Company, of Col
umbia, has suspended. The State had
$500, 600 in the suspended bank.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 3.-The Democratic
State Convention adjourned this afternoon.
! The ticket is received throughout the State
with a fair degree.of Satisfaction, but ex-
| cites little enthusiasm.
| The Bulletin of this evening says the con-
vention was run by the Central Pacific
Railroad Company.
The Democratic Congressional Conven-
ton of the Fourth District to-day nomina-
ted H. D. Wiggerston for Congress.
KEY WEST, July 3.-rTwo deaths from
| yellow fever yesterday. .,..,. .,-
" (Signed) j. V. HARRIS,
Health Officer"
PHILADELPHIA, July 3.-The revenue Off
GERS have seized the tobacco and snuff fac
tory of Henry Mehle & Co. and taken into
custody Henry Mehle, the proprietor. The
accused is charged with having removed
stuff from his factory unstamped and i'm
properly packed.
WILKEsBARRE, Pa, July 3. = The
| Wyoming Insurance Company of Wilkes
barre wound up its business yesterday. 1t
has not been paying lately, and arrange
ments have been made with the Commercial
Union, of London, to assume and pay all
risks on outstanding policies.
NASHVILLE, July 3.-The committee on
information and statistics give most fayora-
BILE accounts of crops.
San. FRANfIsGO, July, 3.-Lindell and
| Dean, the captain and the first officer re-
spechvely of the bark Union, lost in Paget
| Sound IN May, have been arrested for will
fully wrecking the vessel. The mate has
confessed, but the captain denies the
charge. .ssss -1fsssf@ ~ ~
RALEIGH, n. c., July 3.-The second
annual session OF the cotton States con-
gress convenes in this city on the thirteenth
instant. A large attendance is expected.
Every arrangement for the entertainment OF
the guests has been made.
A Miss Todd, near this city, was killed
yesterday by lightning. Her neck was
broken and shoulder dislocated.
BALTIMORE, July 5.@tThe passenger rates
west were advanced within fraction OF
! the old rates. r.f ~
ATLANTA, July 5.-Governor Bard turned
over the post Office under written and YER
bal protests. The statement about his
bondsmen giving him up is a mistake.
AUGUSTA, Ga, July 4.-The Fourth will
be observed tomorrow by one of the largest
military displays in the South since the
war. Eight companies arrived this even
ing at o'clock from Charleston, and one
from Celum bia. - The visitors were met al
the depot by the volunteer companies OF
Augusta. Capt. NJ. p. Carroll delivered
the welcoming address and was replied TO
4 by Capt. Mimms, of Charleston. Two OF