The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-25

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The Democratic Senators were in caucus
this evening, and resolved not TO consent
to having any time fixed for vote on the
resolution approving Of the Presidents ac-
tioI IN recognizing the Kellogg government,
though they also agreed Tot TO offer any
Fictitious opposition TO it, but to insist
upon debating it to the extent that they
might deem proper.
WAsHKGToN, March 2S.-In the cases Of
the United States v. The Home Insurance
Company, and the United States v. The
Southern Insurance and Trust Company,
appeals were taken from the Commissioner
of Claims. In these cases the question was
whether the insurance companies, having
been chartered by the State Of Georgia
when in rebellion, have any legal existence.
The court holds that as the Legislature was
the lawmaking power of State de fdcto,
all enactments in actual hostility to the
Constitution and Union of the States, and
not prohibited, must be held to have the
I force generally accorded to the action of
de .Jaet0 public officers. ANY other doc
trine, it is said, would work unnecessary
hardships upon the people of the States in
rebellion, without q corresponding benefit
to the people of the other States, and with
out any advantage to the national govern
/ uACAl- AuC ATS Mhu no LGlA-
ton to anything else than the domestic con-
Germs of the State, and must be treated as
valid. In respect of another point made,
is the case that only persons who could
have given aid and comfort to the rebellion
can sue under the captured and abandoned
property act, and that corporations could
not have so aided the rebellion. tits held,
otherwise, that they could, as corporations,
have so acted, and that they will be treated
as persons. Affirmed. Mr.. Justice Strong
delivered the opinion.
WASHINGTON, March 90. Secretary Robe
son has gone to New York for few days.
President Garrett, of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, reached Jacksonville, Flor
ida, in his travelling palace car.
WASHINGTON, March 22.-The details of
the Georgia storm were received too late for
distribution last night. Many lives were
lost, and much property destroyed. Only
one house stands in Cawak.
WASHINGTON, March 22.-The loss by
the Susquehanna flood is estimated at
81, 500, 900.
WASHINGTON, March 22.-The Depart
ment of the Interior will send a geologist
to the Black Hills country, to investigate
the reports of its alleged great mineral
wealth. In the meantime the War Depart
ment will be asked to protect the Sioux in
all their treaty rights, and allow no white
man to enter that country. Rapid steps are in
progress toward entering into negotiations
with the Sioux for the extinguishment of
their title.
The Supreme Court has decided on the
case of Blake v. First National Bank of
New York City, reversing the decision of
the United States Circuit Court for New
York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts,
and holding that the incomes of banks,
railroads and other corporations, for the
last five months of the year 1871, were sub
ject to an internal revenue tax of two and
a half per cent. This decision secures the
government about $37, 000 600.
WASHINGTON, March 2.-Commencing
with tomorrow, the Republicans have de-
termined to sit Grant, Kellogg and Louis1-
ana out.
Postmaster General Jewell directs that
the new law regarding transient newspapers
go into effect Immediately, instead of the
first of April.
New York.
NEW YORK, March 17.-In the suit of the
Western Railroad Company of North Caro-
linav. L. P. Boyne s. Co., for $3.50, 900, in
bonds, the referee has decided in favor of
the railroad company. Boyne was held in
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senting to deposit the bonds in the hands
of the court, he was released on a nominal
bail of $10,0
NEW YORK, March 18.-Sam Ward, ges-
thule rer, was heard, yesterday, in the Sur
rogate Court in the proceedings in probate
of the will of Sam Ward, Jr., who was
about twenty years of age and bequeathed
$40, 900 in these words: 81 give all my
earthly estate to my mother. I do not
know my father" The mother died after
ward. The counsel for contestant holds
that the will was executed under cohesion
of undue influence.
NEW YORK, March 16.-Adams 6 Fuller,
sugar refners, have asked for an extension
of time.
NEW YORK, March 19.-The Sub-Treas-
ury balances are as follows: Gold, $50, 352,
1853; currency, $4,000, 704. The Sub
Treasury paid out $2s, 900 on account of
/ interest, and SOL 400 for bonds. Customs
receipts $780,, 600.
Bank statement Loans decreased FIVE
millions; specie increased one-eighth mil
lion; legal tenders increased three-fourths
millions; deposits decreased five millions
reserve increased two and quarter millions.
NEW YORK, March 23.-The Tribune says
Andy Johnson's speech hardly meets the in
ordinate expectation as an argument in the
Louisiana case and compares unfavorably
with others. Johnson's views on the third
term are reflections on Grant and Sheridan,
and win attract attention.
The Times says the speech is normally on
Grants course regarding Louisiana, but
really on the course and achievements of
Andrew johnson, with the same unending
stream of disjointed Boosting, with occa-
sional shrewd and blunt points against his
enemies.
The Herald thinks the speech will make
a profound impression by reason of its
earnestness and courage. Virtually the
speech is an impeachment of Gen. Grant.
The World says the speech will secure
attention to the political situation.
The Equitable Lite Insurance Company,
reported in New Jersey dispatch last
week as having failed, was small co-opera-
tive association atElizabeth, New Jersey,
and not the Equitable Life Insurance Com
pany of New York.
NEW YORK, March 23.-Capt. John
Mitchell who left Liverpool before his
father's death, is here.
The Juvenile Guard and Society will
sue Holiday, assistant pastor of the Ply
mouth Church, for scandal, for saying, as
witness in the scandal trial, that the society
was a humbug., TTr eIenI
The Stock Exchange will respect Good
Friday. Contracts maturing that day will
be settled Thursday. The Gold Room will
also close.
New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, March 1.-THE Hiber-
Man Benevolent Association celebrated the
anniversary of Ireland's patron saint by a
procession, etc.
NEW ORLEANS, March 1S.-The front of
the square on Delord street, between Ram
part and Dryades streets, including Thomp-
sons stables and about twenty animals,
was burned; loss 500, 900, mostly insured
in local companies. Several fremen were
injured, and negro man and white wo-
man are believed to have been burned to
death.
Judge Woods delivered decisions sustain
ing the injunction against the funding
board, prohibiting the issue of cOnsoli-