The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-10-26
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LONDON, October 20-11 80 A M.-The
Stock Exchange opened firmer this morn
ing, with an upward tendency all round,
consols being quoted at "a 1-2. The mar
ket is weaker now, but quiet and free from
movements of a panicky natur.
PLYMOUTH, England, October 20.-Ord-
ers have been received at the Davenport
;lockyards to complete the repairs on four
turret steamships, the Cyclops, Hydra,
GOrgOn and Hecate, each Carrying four
gurs, and on the irOnclad steamer Agin-
court, carrying twenty eight guns. Three
composite gun vessels are building here,
and two Others in private yards are being
prepared for commissions.
The Cabinet met yesterday, and all the
ministers were present. The Times says
that the meeting was rendered necessary by
The critical state of affairs in Europe, for
the negotiations which have occupied the
last twelve months are virtually at an end,
md war between Russia and Turkey is sup
posed to be unavoidable. The Cabinet did
nothing which can justify prevailing fears
of British partici patiOn in the war.
A Times Paris correspondent says there
is no doubt of accord between Russia, Ger
many and Austria, and it can be easily seen
hat England and France will not break
neutrality, and that Russia will have only
Turkey to face. The Queen will hold Coun-
Gil.
BALTIMORE, October 2O.-Dr. Buckler
Jones was arrested, charged with abortion.
PHILADELPHIA, October 90 Samuel
Benuers was arrested upon h,tbeas corpus
for completely in the Charlie Ross abduc-
ion, and was recOmmltted.
In the tournament, the Knight of Della
ware was first, Centennial second and Con-
necticut third Miss Perkins, of Rock
ingham county, Virginia, was crowned
QHeen of Love and Beauty.
LONDON, October 90. "A dispatch to
Reuters telegram company from Constan
rinople saws: Gen. Ignatietf, the Russian
ambassador, will to-day present his creden-
tials to the Sultan"
1t is believed that negotiations are about
to reopen between the Porte and ambassa-
doris of the powers ON a basis of the Eng
fish proposals.
A special to the Times from Belgrade re-
ports that it was rumored there yesterday
that 20, 600 Russians had crossed the
Prutch.
The French, Italian and Austrian consul
generals went to Orsova to ascertain wheth-
er the report was true. No confirmation
WASHINGTON, D. c., October Cot has
been found that court etiquette requires
that the address from the Irish people 10 the
President of the United States. which was
to have been presented to him in person by
O'Conor Power and Mr. ParnelI shall reach
the President through SIR Edward Thorn
ton, British Minister, and the State Depart
meut. There are some phrases in the adj
dress which make 1t awkward for Sir E l.
ward aud all concerned. IL seems likely
now that the bearers of the address will
carry it back with them. A dispatch from
New York represents that the Irish citizens
there are much disturbed and anxiously
awaiting a remedy.
GALVESTON, October 20.-The following
telegram was received here this morning.
There is now no probability of storm on
the Texas coast: "War Department, Sig
nal Office, Washington, October 20, 1876
To the observer at Galveston: Signals are
ordered down at ST. Marks, Mobile, New
Orleans. Galveston and Indianola- The
hurricane has turned towards the South
Atlantic coast.
"ISianed c f. KILBoRNE.
LONDON. October 20.-The English cabi
net has decided upon policy of Austen tiou
for the present at least. In this policy they
have the support of the press and the peo-
ple. This removes from consideration OF
the chances of the peace of Europe one OF
the elements which, In Wednesdays panic,
was certainly reckoned on to disturb II IL
case Russia crossed the Danube.
There is nothing in this mornings news
to relieve the uncertainty about Russia's
intentions.
Our journals editoFially seem inclined to
abandon all hopes of the preservation Of
peace between Russia and Turkey. Berlin
newspapers, on the contrary, express the
opinion that all the powers of Europe, in
Guiding England, are equally interested II
and responsible for RuSsia's action in con
sequence of the failure OF their joint efforts
al 'Constantinople, aud it is unjust to sas
pect Russia of following the dictates o
self-interest. French papers agree tha
France will do her best TO maintain peace
but will not take an active part should tns
crisis end in war.
BosroS. October 20--The body OF Her
bert {. White. who has been missing sincs
the sixth. was found in . mill on the prem
Uses Of Henry 6randen, against whom