The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-07-15

that Dorregary's army, feeling incapable Of
resisting an attack of the Alfonsist forces.
left Centsvieja aud crossed the River kbro,
| and is now mslching into Catalonia.
Several guns of heavy caiibre have been
diSemGarked from steamers at San Sebas-
tian, and are intended for detached forts at
Benteria.
The Carlis,s have erected fresh batteries
| against San Sebastian.
The French gunboat Oriflamme arrived
to protect the interests of French subjects.
LONDON, July THE 7ipRes, of to-day,
in a leading editorial article, summarizing
the military and political situation ia spain,
gives gloomy view of the Alfonsist cause.
Ii Gays the recent minor successes OF lowell
lar have been ontweighed by reverses else
where. The Cariists seem about TO begin a
forward march. All the bright homes that
Alfonso brought to Spain have vanished,
and his best generals are less active than
heretofore
BELFAST, July THE shooting for the
cup presented by the mayor and citizens Of
Belfast took place to-day. Col. Glider.
sleeve, an American, won the cup.
PARIS, July s.-During the debate on the
/ public powers bill, Radical moved sp
amendment making future assemblies per-
manent.
Minister Buffet defended the republican
constitution of February %. He concluded
as follows: Prudence requires us to seek
guarantee against coups d'etdt. We shall
find such, not in clause of constitution,
but in the establishment of government
in harmony with the traditions, character
and wants of the country. A permanent
assembly would be constant focus of agi-
tation, causing public opinion TO turn to the
side of the executive power. Permanently
would be the most detestable gift possible
to bestow upon the Assembly. II assem-
blies remain faithful to public opinion, the
executive power will respect them"
The amendment was rejected.
An amendment was adopted providing
that should the president die while the
chambers are dissolved, the Senate shall
ordered to fill them.
SAN DIEGO, July S.-The troops from
Mazatlan have driven the revolutionists at
La Pas to the mountains.
MADRID, July S.-Dorregary, who was
repulsed at Barbas Tree, has turned his re-
treat towards Scierra Quarra. The Alton
sists are in hot pursuit.
Jovellar officially announces the capture,
by his command, of Centaviega with the
artillery and garrison of 1000 troops.
LONDON, July S.-The Canada Club gave
dinner, last evening, to the Earl of Duff
! fern, Governor General of the Canadian
Dominion, who is now on visit to Great
Britain.
MADRID, July 9.-The Alfonsist General,
| Arrando, has, after FIVE hours engagement,
defeated nine Carlist battalions, under COM
mand of Sabalios, and relieved the town of
La Jungura, in the province of Corona.
The loss on both sides was considerable.
l H. % L.. IL a,,I
Toma, have forced the Carlists' position at
Tresino, and sent Telle to relieve Vittoria,
in the province of Alva. Many Carlists
were killed in this movement, and forty.
| were captured. -h
The Alfonsist squadron has again bonn
barded the town of Birmesi, on the Biscay
coast, for two days -" -''a .t.'
Ameng the prisoners captured by the
Alfonsists at Centavieja were the representa-
tive of the provincial deputation of ARA
gon, and the pupils of the Carlist military,
school, t+
The Carlists are continually presenting
themselves to the authorities of the pro-
vinces of CASTELAR,, and demanding amnesty.
MADRID, July 9.-The Alfonsist forces,
under Gen. Martinez Campos, sailed from
Viner0se Darthe, at the mouth of the River
Ebro, on the sixth inst, for Catalonia.
Gen. Jovellar, with the main body of Al
consists, was to leave Centavieja to-day for
the purpose of recrossing the Ebro in pur
suit of Gen. Dorregary, who, with several
| thousand men, had vainly attempted to
cross the river. Cinadelatres's brigade bars
the passage toward Catalonia.
BERLIN, July 9.-The Westphalian Mer-
curry says that the trial of the Bishop of
Munster, with a view to his deposition from
his See, will commence on Saturday next,
BERNE, July "a frightful storm visited
the Swiss canton of Geneva and the French
frontier, accompanied by hail. The stones
were of immense size. The glass in all the
windows in the district where the storm
ragged was demolished and many persons
killed and injured. 500
MADRID, July 10.-Oficial dispatches re-
port that the Carlist general, Dorregary.
reaching the villages of Argues and Casbas,
at the foot of Mount Quara, between Hues-
co and Jaca, succeeded in entering the
Boltana district in Arragon, near the Pyre-
nees. Three brigades are actively pursuing
him.
The Impartial says Don Carlos and staff
have hurriedly decamped from Tacoino to
avoid pursuit.
BELFAST, July 10.-A farewell banquet
was given the American team this evening.
MIR. Thompson, prominent member, made
a speech, wishing the Americans every sue
cess. Mayor Lindsay entered near the close
of the banquet and presented Gildersleeve
with the cup won by him at Claude Boyle.
| The mayor said that the citizens of Belfast
were glad the cup was going to America.
Col. Gildersleeve returned thanks, and de-
clared he should consider the cup his most
important trophy. After further speeches
and toasts, the company rose and the visi-
tors proceeded to the pier to take steamer
for Glasgow. Thousands of people lined
the docks and piers to see them off, and
there was loud and hearty cheering as the
vessel steamed out of the port. The party
will visit the Scotch lakes tomorrow, and
expect to arrive in Edinburg in the evening
VALPARAISO, May 25.--There has been a
terrible norther here. Many lives were lost
and vessels wrecked. Nothing could with
stand the sea that was set up by the vio-
lence of the wind. Boats were knocked
about and upset like cockleshells.
MADRID, July 10.-The Alfonsists re-
lieved Villona and entered the city on
| Wednesday.
The Carlists have been defeated at Tre-
vino, with a loss of 400 killed and sixty
prisoners. They are retreating to the north
ern part of Alva.
MADRID, July .0.-The Carlist general,
| AOAhNSotSf 40 pSAAS oSSANOsy PofouSA " bhS
Alfonsists. 1t is believed he will attempt
to take refuge on French territory.
PARIS, July 10.-The loss in Lisieux and
vicinity is estimated ut 1000, 900 francs.
The flood is reported as subsiding.
MADRID, July 10.-Among the prisoners
taken by the Alfonsists is Carlist briga'
der general and 10 officers.
LONDON, July 1O.-The Times Madrid
dispatch says: events Of great impor-
lance are looked for.
4 Moscow, July 10. 1.-The King Of Sweden
has arrived in this city.
LoNpoN, JaIy 10. The Timers special
from Paris says: ssTbe Me1n0ric Diplomat
iqus newspaper announces that the Turkish
students In Paris have been ordered home,
and that with the money hitherto devoted
to the education Of the youths of Turkey,
Turkey will establish an institution at Con-
stantinople Offering equal advantages to