The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-08-26

formed Of their intentions regarding the
dissatisfaction which Is extending in Se-vla
and which seems TO threaten proportions
that may render its suppression impossible.
MEMPHIs. Tenn, August 19.-Mr. Davis
sent the following letter to-day:
To Henry G. KimhaI Secretary o. the Minnebago
c aEiy Agricultural Society, Rockford. Illinois
DEAR Sui yesterday sent to you tele-
gram announcing nv revocation OF my con-
ditional acceptance Of the invitation 70 al
dress your association at their annual meet
ing in September next. The long period
which has elapsed since the receipt OF your
first favor, and the considerate courtesy
which has marked your correspondence,
makes It my duty to the board and myself
that sufficient explanation should be given
of this change of purpose. Three objects
namely Induced me tn accept the invitation:
Hrst-The hope that personal intercourse
might remove some of the prejudices which
had been generated by partizan sections
and nurtured by individual and sectional
hate aud abuse as in former years and pro-
mote the interest Of our great valley OF
Mississippi, and believing that with mutual
confidence and co-intelligence much could
be done for their advancement, / only de-
layed my acceptance of your invitation I'M
til it became reasonably proper that could
be met. The productive capacity of the
northwest needs for its development cheaper
and safer transportation to markets OF the
southwest, and also to those foreign coun-
tries. In England especially, earnest atten-
ton has been directed for several years past
TO more direct and economical trade with
the Mississippi Valley. In this connection
there was desire to confer with Patrons of
Husbandry in your rich and prosperous sec
ton and to discuss with them the questions
involved in securing better means for trans
porting your farm produce to the most
available markets and providing agencies
which should insure larger returns to free
men, and by such conference to learn the
views of our members of the families of the
Mississippi Valley. chiefly to the interest of
members Of which is agriculture, but cult
vators of such various crops as to make
trade among themselves extensive and lu-
crative while it stamps upon each and all
the game interests and the same policy
as to their foreign trade TO render
such conference effectual, there must needs
be disposition to attend TO the subject I'M
der consideration, surely not purpose to
smother 1t by the interposition of matters
having no just relation to it. Indeed, an
effort was made to recognize the courtesy
of your board, and l was encouraged to be-
lieve that your reception of me would be
beneficial rather than injurious to your as
ISOLATION. This was the more supposable,
because several other agricultural societies
of Illinois had in like manner invited me to
address their annual meetings. Yesterday
received printed paper, it being pro-
test of number Of your fellow country
men against the action of your board in
their invitation to me to make the annual
address at the county meeting. Thereupon
I sent you telegram, withdrawing my ac-
ceptance of the invitation, under the con-
viction that it would not be useful or agree
able to participate in the meeting, and l
hope that neither your association nor the
directors will suffer harm by the delay in
procuring an orator, or by the correspon-
dence which has caused it. Third-the
object was to crafty a wish long enter
tanned to see, in its cultivated dress, the
country known to me as a trackless wilder
ness, but, that being merely a personal
qualification, it may be INDUCED at my con-
venience, or postponed indefinitely. ! can
well believe that the cause which has
changed my purpose was as unforeseen by
you as by me, and you may be assured feel
no dissatisfaction toward the directors or
yourself, and, having suffered no personal
embarrassment from the event, as an invita-
ton was unexpected, and only acceptable
as an expression of general good will, so
my only regret is that loss of opportunity
to promote the public interest with which
the welfare of yOur community is identi-
fed. Again, expressing the hope that
neither the directors nor yourself may suf-
fer injury or annoyance, and, thanking you
for the Kindness and consideration you have
manifested, am, respectfully yours,
IRRRRRSON DAVIS
BERLIN. August Cot Is said that Aus
tria has offered, under the guarantee of the
northern European empires, to intervene for
the pacifcAtion of the Herzegovinians upon
the basis of reform in the administration of
the Christian provinces of Turkey; but that
power has refused the offer.
MADRID, August 20. Gen. DOrregary
was repulsed while endeavoring to penetrate
Arragon. and forced to retreat to the noun
tains near Tremp.
BRUSSELS, August 20.-The Menard, a
Russian organ, in discussing the Turkish
instruction, says: Russia, Germany and
Austria are in accord on the point that the
Eastern question shall not be raised. Peace
has been temporarily disturbed, but the
general peace is secure beyond attack.
France and Italy will doubtless be invited
to join these three powers. Turkey must
recognize the need of ending the intolerable
regime, and of proceeding seriously with
reform, which has heretofore been mere
pretence."
BouReE, August 20.-The Carlists cap
tured twelve wagons and provisions en- route
for the beseigers.
Gen. Iaballs has arrived from the front.
Leo de Urgel and other Carlist bodies are
approaching, and an attempt viii be made
to raise the seige.
PARIS, August 20.-Buffett, defending
the course Of the government, said vigor
GUS measures have been directed against the
Bonapartists. and the newspapers had re-
ceiyed no request to authorize the sale of
0ladstone's book, but would not author
ize the sale of poems against the Catholic
faith.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, August 20.-Later intel
ligence from the scene of instruction In
Herzogovingia is satisfactory. The Gov
ernor of the provinces announces less ex-
element among the people, and he antlci-
pates prompt pacifcation.
The Russian, Austrian and German Am
bassadors had protracted conference with
the Grand Vizier yesterday. 1t is under
stood they sdvised q suspension of the hos
tihties witch q view to afford an opportu-
nifty for ascertsining the grievances Of the
insurgents. Turkey declines to accede to
this proposition. The Prussisn Ambasss-
dor had an interview with the Sultan after
wards. The Grand Vizier is summoned to
the Palace, and the foreign Ambassadors
and Ministers will meet at the Russian Am
bassy's Saturday.
LONDON. August 20.--A special dispatch |
from Vienna reports that the Herzegovina |
Insurgents have been forced to raise the !
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across the frontier.
All signs Of panic in consequences Of |
Eastern troubles have been dissipated-
GALVESTON, August 21.-Tbe following |
was received from the health officer az this |
port to-day: There has not been. nor Is
there now, a case of yellow fever in this
CITY, nor in the shipping Of this port
ISigDed GEoR0E w. PEETE,
Health Officer.
ST. LOUIS, August 21.-The people Of
Williamson county, Illinois, are organizing |
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