The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-19

ability of the contractors to meet their IL
abilities, and, as ii result, large force of
workmen are without means, and have be-
came SO Tiotous that tine Governor was
called on for the militia, but refusing to
grant them, the police force has been sent
from Nashua and Manchester.
New YORK, October 16.-The Pacific
Mail C"mpany's steamer, Cotton. was
seized this morning, at her dock, by the
city marshal, for 5 so, 900 taxes due the
city for 1874
rumor was circulated throughout the
city this morning to the effect that Wander
bin was dead, but on inquiry at his resi-
dence, 1t was stated that he Is improving,
Instead OF falling. He was much better
thar he Was las. night at IL o'clock. The
rumor was probably started for stock
jobhing purposes
The report OF Nanderbllts death is as
certalned TO be untrue. diSpatcn an
nouncing II came from the New York Her
atd, and was signed by Rev. Charles F.
Deems. Vanderbilt is a. we'll as usual.
LONDON, October 16.-The Al, xaudrla
Palace Company has filed petition in
bankruptcy. The Alexandria Palace is a
well known place OF amusement on Mers-
well Hill.
The Times to-day publishes the full text
of the note in which Turkey offered SIX
months armistice, all details of which have
already been telvgraphed to the United
States.
IT. PETERSBURG, October 1.-THE Jour
nat, semi official paper, says: There are
indications that the people of Constantine
pie regard war as inevitable, aud welcome
Russi IS decision to finish the matter. The
meeting OF Russian statesmen at Livida
indicates a crisis in our politics. This
morning it is represented, officially, that
he Rus 'ians have assembled in view of the
Bosphorus and seat of war"
LONDON, October IA ST. Petersburg
letter TO the Times, dated October H. says:
1T is doubtless the general impression
here that Russia is on the eve of a long
wished-for struggle with Turkey"
A speciHl to he Times from Vienna states
that the English and French governments,
especially the former, have decidedly pro-
nounced for the acceptance of six months
armistiCe. Austria is inclined TO do like
wise, and has asked Germany's opinion,
which, however, has not yet been given
Italy, on being pressed by England to give
u definite reply, says il does not want III any
way to anticipate Servia's decision, as it
regards an armistice as disadvautageous to
Servla.
A r utter telegram from Bucharest an
nOunced that convention has been con-
cluied between the ROumanlan and Rus
sian railway companies by which the
former undertake to hold in readiness at
the disposal of Russia sufficient trains to
transport four Thousand troops daily.
CHARLESTON, October 16.-Tne negroes
belonging to the State militia had
joint meeting at Camberg, nine miles from
Charleston, at which, by agreement, both
parties appeared unarmed. A disturbance
occurring the militia obtained their arms
aId commenced firing from the bushes,
killing two and woundIng fourteen whites
Eighty armed whites lett this city 10 secure
the bodies and protect the people In the
vi unity Of Gamble
LOUISVILLE, October 17.-The most de-
structive fire which has visited L puisvIle in
many years occurred at 10 O'Clock this
morning. Flames were discovered in Heigt
& Snaps clothing store, thence cOmmuni-
eating to Drvi- Hayden'S liquor store,
Carson & DIN els grocery, and boys
clothing house All these establishments
represent large whole sale firms and were in
one block owned by Thorner, of Cincinnati.
The fl 1mes spread across the street to
other block, damag ;ng the Alexander
Hotel, Leo. w. Wicks & Co., tobacco and
cotton house, and G. G Cieves's hardware
store. TIE Falls City + rniture Factory and
other houses were also d .maged. The loss
will exceed 5000, 900 with very heavy in
SuTance.
LONDON, October IA special dispatch
to the Standurd from b lgrade, states
that the unreasonable heat is causing much
sickness. Lust week an outbreak of the
plague occurred at Agangelovatz, which
killed 3lS Servians. Their huts, clothes
and bedding were burned, and the ground
plOughed up, when the pestilence ceased as
suddenly as 1t appeared.
A Times correspondent at Belgrade, dis
cusslnS the situation, says Every diplomatic
agent here believes we are on the eve of a
great Eastern war. The only diff renee of
opinion among them is whether it will
commence in spring, or almost Immediately.
All the outward indications seem to favor
the latter, which will give Russia and Ser
via great advantages. Strange Iumnrs are
current concerning the intended action of
Austria. On Sunday semi-official intelh
gence reached Belgrade Il al the Emperor
of Pussia would remain neutral, and would
make no objection To Gel tam limited occu-
patton of one oil the Christian provinces of
Turkey.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, October I'm. M.
J
tors of the Montgomery AdUertiser, died
last night, after long illness, of consump-
ton. He was regarded as among the most
| brilliant newspaper writers of the country
VIENNA, October 1.-THE correspondent
of the Daity NeCs telegraphs: ut is be
lieved the Gar lavors peace, but it is known
that the Empress and CZarowitch are strong
ly attached to the new party. and are ex-
| erling themselves to advance its objects. "
A Times Belgrade dispatch states 1000
Coz sacks arrived at Kladona last week
They brought 200 horses They aftcrward
marched to Dehgrad. One thousand more
were expected yesterday.
LONDON, October IA Times Berlin
special says: After spending 10000 600
roubles in three months to maintain the
nominal value of the paper currency, the
st. Peter burg National Bank has avOwed
its inability to proceed with the operation,
and will no longer pay gold for paper.
1t is believed that the Russian govern
ment is trying to obtain loan from H D.
| land.
ST. JOINS, N. B., October II. - a
schooner attempted to go ashore at Cape
| Tormenter, and five of the crew were
| drowned.
The schooner Hopewell was wrecked,
and c urtDey, a boy. one of the crew, was
saved
The railway postal commission has left
! for Texas.
New YORK, October 1.-THE German
independent citizens county convention
dominated Andrew II. Green mayor.
CHICAGO, October IA special from
the Black Hills says Gen. Merritt, with the
best horses of the Fifth and 100 men, and
ten DAYS rations, started for the Cheyenne
river, where Crzy Horse is reported in
winter camp.
| WAsHIN GToN October 17.-There was
full cabinet, except Fish.
| Chandler leaves tonight for New York.
The President has issued proclamation,
after a long preliminary, referring to State
affairs in South Carolina. The proclama