The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-05-27


ing architect, arrived in this city, and An
making inquiry and examination as 70 the
necessity and propriety Of the erection Of I
new postofiee, building. They viii report
70 the new Congress.
CHICAGO, May 19.-Tbe distillery mel
who were brought before United States
Commissioner Hayne this morning, on {
charge of defrauding the government, wers
held in bonds Of 5000 each, to await the
action of the grand jury.
WACO, May IA fire consumed prop
erty 10 the value of $125, 900, on which
there was $50, 600 insurance.
CINCINNATI, May 19.-In the convention
of the Catholic benevolent. societies thi.
morning the new constitution was adopted,
and the societies were instructed to &C
knowledge, in their next credentials, the
acceptance of this constitution as theiI
passed denouncing Bismarck and his wal
against the church in Prussia, and express.
ing sympathy for the Pope.
TYRONE, Pa, May 19.-TWenty-five Ital-
ians and other laborers have arrived. The
strikers held meetings at various points,
but they were thinly attended. The strik.
ers are demOralized.
CHARLOTTE, N. c., May 20.-The cere.
monies attending the celebration of the
one hundredth anniversary of the Mecklen-
burg declaration of independence com
menced at noon yesterday by raising flag
on Independence Square. Thousands OF
people were present, and sent up an i'm
mense shout as the flag was thrown to the
breeze. Addresses were delivered by Gov.
enor Bragdon and Col Johnston, mayor OF
Charlotte. Bands of music played during
the ceremonies. After the flag raising the
crowd proceeded to Carolina park, where
races took place. In the evening there was
a procession, and the town illuminated.
An extensive programme has been arranged
for the celebration which takes place to-
day.
MEAfPHs, May SO.-Ia accordance with
the proclamation. Of Governor Porter. set
ting apart tomorrow as holiday.in honor
of the Mecklenburg centennial, Mayor
Logue has issued proclamation requesting
the suspension Of business and observance
of the day.
osCEoLA, Pa, May 2O.-A fire is raging
here, and the Western Union Telegraph
office is burned. Engines are coming.
1t is rumored that coal mine IS burning
in the vicinity.
PITTSBURGH, May 20.-Dodd beat Bes-
singer for five hundred dollars FIVE hundred
points, Bessinger giving Dodd one hundred
and twenty-five points. Score: Dodd 375,
Bessinger BAG.
ST.. LOUIS, May 20.-The newspapers,
Globe and Democrat, have consolidated.
LEXINGTON, KY, May 90. The funeral
of Gen. Breckenridge took place to-day and
was attended by an immense throng of peo
pie anxious to pay their last sad honors to
the memory of great and good man. Off
GERS of State, headed by Governor Leslie,
were present in body as were also Sena-
tors Stevenson, McCreery and many other
distinguished men. The funeral was con.
Quoted by Knights Templar, of which
order Gen. Breckenridge was an exemplary
member. No such outpouring of the peo-
pie has been witnessed since the death oil
Henry Clay. -
Boston, May 20.-A Swedish sailor named
Albert Rosenberg returned from sea q
week ago and found his affianced mar
ried to another. He attacked her to-day
with pistol and wounded her severely.
He then attempted suicide. She will re-
cover from her injuries 81 2 "A - III ~
PHILADELPHIA, May 20.-The press of
this city will publish two hundred dis
patches covering all points in the wheat
growing counties of the State of New York,
showing the present condition and pros
pect of the crops. These dispatches show
| that the crops have been injured to
such-an extent by the late cold weather and
late spring that the yield will prove not
more than half an average
ST. LOUIS, May 20.-It is understood that
both the distillers and rectlfersi will be
allowed to give bonds and proceed with
their business.
CHICAGO, May 20. Mrs. Lincoln, upon
the petition of her son, Robert, has been
sent to the insane asylum. Her property
exceeds $75, 900, which she is incapable tc
manage.
MDDLEBoRo, Mass, May 2O.-The Rev.
Charles s. McCready, pastor of the Metho
dist Episcopal Society of this city, cut his
throat to-day. The cause of the act wa:
family troubles. ~
DETROIT, Mich, May 20.-A yacht cap
sized on the Detroit river and four persons
were drowned.
CHARLOTTE, N. c., May 2O.-The cen
tennial of the Mecklenburg Declaration Of
Independence was celebrated with great
eclGt Guns are firing, accompanied with
music. The people, for miles around, are
in procession. Some of the most notable
men of the s'Old North State' addressed
the vast crowd, giving them history Of
a hundred years ago. -
CINCINNATI, May 20.-The German Cath.
Ole Union to-day adopted resolution that
all societies of the central association give
proper information of the adoption of the
constitution at the next general convention,
which is to be held at Philadelphia in
1876. The following named officers were
elected: H. A. Spaunhorst, of st. Louis,
president, and one vice president for each
State represented; Rev. Mr.. Schwenninger,
of Cincinnati, recording secretary; F. A.
Hefner, of Buffalo, corresponding score
tary; J. P. Straclx, of New York, treasurer
The convention then adjourned for the day.
CHARLOTTE, n. c., May 21.-Governol
Chamberlain, of South Carolina; Governor
Hendricks, of Indiana; Ex-Governor
Walker, of Virginia; II. W. Polk, of Ten
nessee; Ex-Governor Vance, of North Car.
DINA, and others are speaking to acres Of
people. There is immense enthusiasm and
cheer after cheer rends the air amid the
occasional discharge of skyrockets and OtheI
displays. Altogether the celebration ha;
been the grandest event that has ever oc
Cured IN Charlotte, except the original
declaration. Whatever doubts may have
existed as to the authenticity Of the Meek
lenburg declaration, the speeches Of this
occasion, the grand declarations In honor
of all the traditions sacredly guarded
among enlightened people, have dispelled
that doubt.
BALTmoRE, May 21.-Jesse D. Bright Is
dead.
ATLANTA, Ga., May 21.-Two white girls
aged twenty, went into a bathing pond
near this city, this evening. One, known
as Maggie Chester, was drowned. Her
body has been recovered.
FORTREss MONROE, Va, May 21.-The
frigate Colorado, Capt. Parsons, from Port
Royal, arrived here this evening. All are
we'll.
ST. LOUIS. May 21.-The General Assem-
bly, of the Presbyterian Church in the uni
ted States met this morning. The assem-
bly, represents all the Southern States and
Illinois, Ohio and Missouri. A large num-
Der of delegates are present. DR.. n. d.
Hoge, of Richmond, Virginia, was elected
moderator, after which the. assembly .ad-
] joufned.
CHcAso, May 81. AIRS. Lincoln, after
l kasnU adfudoad fnanna aftanntod oufcifle