The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-06-01

from the presidency of the Western Union
IelegrsPh Company, and the appointment
founded - u"-
Commodore Vanderbilt is conscious bnt
very low; members of his own f.milv so
not permitted to see him.
PITTSBURGH. Pa, May S9.--Owing N a
disagreement between the boiler msLars,
employers several mills have been TICsaS
and the workmen have resolved to LpocI
Foff on Wednesday unless their terms an.
aeceded 10. ses .
NEW YORK, May S0.--Districts Attorney
Bliss on the stand in the Davenport in
vesiigatIon: Bliss stated that he supposed
he was mainly responsible for Harney's APP
peaTance in Washington as witness; he
had known facts in possession of Hsrney
for two months, which he had communi-
Gated TO Mr.. Bars, a member of the com
mIttee. Harvey was appraiser ard Oar
ling's right hand man. When Mr. Oar
line'S connection with the Third Avenue
Savings Bank was under inve, tigauon, an
effort was made to stop the Investigation
by threats that il Harney's Connection
with the affairs Of the bank were exposed
he would make some damaging revelations
about Mr.. Kerr. Mr. Bills. said Mr.. Bars
told him he would not present any charges
against Mr.. Kerr unless they seemed to be
well founded, and that he (Bliss) has care
fully questioned Harvey in regard Ia his re-
lations with Mr.. Kerr. He was satisfied that
Harvey was truthful and honest.
Vanderbilt was worse last night. Death
is looked upon as near.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 30.-The Gaelic
from Hong Kong with 600 coolies arrived.
The Grosvenor Commission received Yum
nan with much ceremony and several days
festivity. 3H
BosToN May S0.-The Herald publishes
an interview with prominent lawyer who
acted for the creditors of Warren Fisher,
Jr., in their investigation as to what be-
came of the million dollars in bonds and
securities said to have been given Fisher
The attorney says that Fisher testified that
he paid to J. q. Blaine $3.50, 900 for no
consideration whatever; that Caldwell,
as his agent in negotiating the securities,
used great portion of them in advancing
his own enterprises.
PHILADELPHIA, Nav 30-Decoration day
improved appearances at the Centennial.
Over 10000 visitors present No such
crowd since opening. to-
New YORK, May 30.-The Presbyterian
Assembly adopted resolution recon-
mendiHg the use of the word Sabbath IN
stead of Sunday. The Assembly adjourns
sine die tomorrow. 1851
WILMINGTON, May 30.-To-day was MEM
orial day. Three thousand people were in
the procession; also, great number of or
gaDizatiops and banners. Gov. Brandon
was on the stand. An address prepared by
Senator Morton was read by a friend, the
Senator being detained at Washington
SALT LAKE, May S0.-A party of Nor
mons emigrating to Colorado being set
upon crossing the Colorado river, Bishop
Roundy and another Mormon were drowned.
Boston, May 30,-Warren Fisher, Jr,
contractor for building the Fort Smith and
Little Rock railroad, is summoned to
Washington.
New ORLEANS, May 80 The Congress
siunal committee have ordered the SER
geant- alarms to summon District Attorney
Beckwith, who will be the first Federal Off
cialinvestigsted.
New ORLEANS, May 30.-To-day is me-
mortal day. The graves. at Chalmette
were decorated and national salute fired.
The federal offices closed at ii A. NJ
The Congressional Commission after a
short executive session adjourned till to-
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