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


GALVESTON, July 6.-The whsle caught
on Bolivar shoals, as soon as hsrpooned aud
towei into deep water, pulled away for
East bay. dragging the schooner several
miles.
The steamer Diana left this morning,
crowded with passengers, on whaling ex-
petition.
The machinery for the grain elevator has
arrived and is being placed in position.
The elevator is expected TO be completed
and ready for business by the fifteenth inst,
Ii is understood favorable rates of freight
on grain have been secured on different rail
way lines.
VIcksRCRd, July 6.-The trouble which
occurred to-day grew our of difficulty he
tween two white men, one of whom
was dangerously wounded. pistol was
then drawn by Ben Allen, a colored police
man. He was knocked down by the whites
and seriously beaten.
MEMPHIS, July 6.-Rnbert L, Yerby was
shot and killed on a steamer near ST. Louis.
The murderers ordered the captain to stop,
which was done, when they took to the
woods. An old Arkansas grudge was the
cause
ATLANTA, Ga, July 6.-To-day the ground
was broken for the Atlanta Cotton Factory.
An immense crowd was present. Alex. II.
Stephens and other prominent citizens
made short addresses after which the presi-
dent of the company, II. ]. Kimbal,
formally broke the ground amid great Ell
thusiasm.
DUBLIN, June 29-l1 A. M.-There was
large attendance at Dolly Mount to witness
the great shooting contest between the
American and Irish rihemen. The road
from this place to the scene of the shoot
ing, distance of three miles, was lined
with people. The American and Irish flags
were displayed on all sides. The weather
was hazy, with high wind blowing. Fir
ing began soon after Il o'clock at 800 yards,
range. detachment of the Fifth Regi-
ment acted as markers. Nearly half of the
shots have now been fired, but so close are
the scores it is impossible to indicate the
result of the firing. At the present range
both sides are doing fine shooting, and
large majority of the scores are bulls'-eyes.
2P. M.-Firing at the 500 yard range has
been completed. The result is one point in
favor of the Irish team. The total score is
as follows: Americans, 337; Irishmen, 1913.
Ldter.-The Americans have won the
match at the 1000 yards range. The Ameri-
| cans were four points ahead. The number
| of persons who assembled to witness the
shooting gradually increased, and by the
hour the match closed there were fully TO-
OO0 people on the ground. The victory of
the American marksmen was hailed with
tremendous enthusiasm.
PARIS, June 30.-The subscriptions re-
ceived for the sufferers by the late inunda-
ton are unprecedentedly large, amounting
to date to 5000, 0OO The list opened by
President MacMahon has already reached
$40, 900. 1t is announced that 10000 per-
sons will be wholly dependent on public
charity for months to come.
LONDON, June 30.-A special to the Daily
Ne,0s says the number of men, women and
children drowned at Toulouse alone is
| roughly estimated at 1000.
DUBLIN, June 30.-An enthusiastic ova-
ton was given the American team, and a
grand banquet at the Mansion House. The
Irish admit the match fairly won.
MADRID, June 30.-An ordinance has
been issued banishing members of Carlist
juntas and all families of which any men,
Der is in the Carlist service, and confscating
their property.
PRAGUE, June 0.-Ex-Emperor Fcrdl-
nSnd is dead
PEsTH, June 30. The loss of life from
the tempest exceeds the first estimate; 100
dead bodies have been taken from the Dan
ube and many more have fioated down.
HAVANA, June 30.-The Spanish troops
dispersed two bodies of rebels. Eleven
rebels were killed, five captured and SUM
marily shot.
Hone KoNG, June 30.-A typhoon visi-
ted here May 81. The steamer Pdhang was
wrecked near Macoa and 1875 lives lost.
One hundred and fifty junks were de
stroyed, and great damage was done to
property in Canton, Hong Kong and
Whampos.
PARIS, June 30.-The damage to Toul-
ouse and Aeon exceeds $26, 600, 900. Re-
lief Is pressing in from all parts.
MADRID, June 30.-It is officially an
nounced that Gen. Martinez Campos has
occupied position on the River Ebro in
order to prevent the escape of the Carlists
from Valencia and Arragon into Catalonia.
Gen. Jovellar, commander of the army of
the centre, with 90, 900 men, is advancing
upon the Carlist leader, Dorregary, who has
12, 00G men.
LONDON, June 30.-GladstOne, 10 a mag
azlne article, argues strongly that the
Church of England is worth preserving.
LONDON, June 30.-The Mark Lane En-
press weekly review says the breadstuH
market, owing to the floods in France and
the unfayorable report from the American
market, is hardening. Northwestern Eu-
rope has been favored with plenteous rains,
while the eastern and southern portions of
the continent are suffering from drought.
Prospects are variable, and general ahun
dance is not to be relied:on. Germany and
England have the best prospects. Russia,
Hungary and France the worst.
Hone KoNG, June 30.--Trouble has arisen
between China and, Spain in consequence
of the prohibition by the former of eoelie
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The British steamer Douglas was attacked
by Chinese smngglers Mt Foo ChoO on May
26. 4 customs officer named Blackjack
was shot. The smugglers we're beaten of
and four killed.
The United States Consul at Shanghai re-
Gently tried an American named Glover, in
the Chinese service as commissioner Of Gus
/ toms, for damage caused by his action in
his official capacity under orders from the
Chinese government. 1t is CLAIMED that
the consular Jurisdiction was improperly
exercised.
LONDON, June 30.-The king OF Burmah
refuses to allow British troops to pass over
| his territory.
PARIS, July 1.-The Journal officially
publishes the decree appointing a special
committee for the purpose of encouraging
| Frenchmen to participate in the Philadel-
| phia centennial exhibition, and to facilitate
| the efforts of those who intend doing so.
| The committee is composed of members Of
the Assembly, merchants and other persons,
a number of whom hold relations with the
United States.
LONDON, July 1.-Lacasta, Raelty & Co.
failed, liabilities $250,000; also Kelburn,
Hershow & Co, to the amount of 81, $780,
900.
IoSDoS. Julv f.-Advices today from