The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-05-25
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WASHINGTON, May 20.--A Herald special
says that S cretary Chandler intends to
recommend to the House the impeachment
of Thompson, one of his predecessors be-
fore the war, in case the Senate decides
that it has jurisdiction in the RelkDap case.
and that he Is preparing the case from
records of Congressional investigation,
which he states shows that Thompson alb
stracted over sever hundred thousand dol
lars of public money. 1t also states that a
strong movement is on foot to secure the APP
pointment of Supervisor A. P. Tuition as
collector at Philadelphia in the place of
Seth j. Cowly, the present collector,
AT meeting OF the representatives of the
Roman Catholic societies and representatives
of the clergy last evening in this city, to
confer in regard to grand celebration at
the laying of the corner stone of the church
on June Il, the absence of the Ancient Or
der of HIbernians was commented upon by
FaCher Kearny. He stated that he had been
compelled by Vicar General Quinn to re-
tract the invitation to that order. Several
Ancient H bernians present asked for the
Vicar Generals reasons. Farther Kearny
replied that the Vicar General had deter.
mined to deem the order beyond the pale OF
the church until it establishes chapels in
SOhhC StlOH Will VI hCCIluS, llhS
all other Catholic bodies, and until the
order discards the mysterious signs and
passwords. 1t is understood that the soci-
cites will participate in the ceremony.
WASHINGTON, May 20.-Capt. johnson,
commanding the Rio Grande naval forces,
telegraphs Secretary Robson from Malta
moros, May 90, that Gen. Escobedo's ad
vance had with it 10, 900 well armed, and
bo ind ,raA than
disciplined men. He at once relieved the
men he had in the city. Escobedc
will arrive to-day.
Blaine is better. He has the ague.
Hope H. Siatter of Mobile, convicted
years ago, has been pardoned. Mrs. Stat
ter leaves for Albany tonight with the
documents.
The Committee on Privileges and Elec
tions report in Senator Spencer's case, and
say they have examine the subject
thoroughly, and find nothing to inculpate
Mr.. Spencer. They say the evidence taken
by the Alabama Legislature was er parte in
its character, very much of it hearsay, aud
could not be received by the commit
tee as evidence. The question as tt
whether he was elected by the Lawful
Legislature was fully settled in the Sykes
contest, and the committee declined to
reopen it. They also say no witness ties
titled that Spencer had directly or indi
rectly given or offered to give money OF
anything of value in consideration for vote:
or support, nor was it shown that any
friends had done So.
WASHINGTON, My 2O.-The Rigg
House, new hotel, is open. Treasures
New and Solicitor Btuford Wilson art
among the permanent guests.
New YORK, May 20.-James B. Stewart
publishes II letter III the Tribune denyins
hat he paid to Hon. J. G. Blaine certair
bonds of the Union Pacific Railroad, o.
that Mr.. Blaine called at his office and re
ceived those bonds, and says MIR. Blaine
never was IN his law Office or the otficl
of Stewart & Riddle, or Stewart Il Stevens
in the city of Washington, that he Deve
had any business transaction with him il
any shape or form, and says: l denounc,
as false every statement to the contrary, lie
| it come from what source 1t may. hav
thus aimed to repel a most remarkable as
sault upon a citizen in public life, il
which | am made to appear in
false if not a criminal position. He dis
claims any unkind feelings for Hon. A. G
Riddle, and refers to Mr.. Knowlton as fol
lows: I" Nor do believe that Mr.. Know
ton intended to misrepresent any one, bu
mistook some one of the many persons VIII
visited my office about the period referee
to for Hon. j. q. Blaine, and, in searching
my memory, and consulting what dat
| can find, feel sure that it was Hon. Geo
w. Chase, of New York, between whoI
and myself many transactions occurred
some Of which / remember were witnesse
by Mr.. knowlton, whom, being a favorii
with me in the office, l generally asked t
attend and witness such business transac
tons"
SAN Francisco. May 20.-The ship Co
| o'adO had several cases of small pox anon
the Chinese passengers and put them off a
Yokohama. The quar-, rmaster was al
lacked afterwards, but no other cases ar
reported. The board Of health have com
menced proceedings against the captain fo
| the violation of quarantine regulations.
WnNINGToS, Del. May 20.-An explo
sion this morning at DupOrt's powder mill
killed four men.
NEW YORK, May 2o.-A requisItion 70
the arrest of Ex-Governor Bullock was re
ceived IN this city a week ago YESTERDAY
and deputy sheriff was detailed to assis
the officer having il in charge. They 500
ascertzined that the ex Governor was not i
this city, and on the Monday following hi
arrest was made at Albion, Orleans county
New York, from which place the officer
started Immediately for Atlanta.
The Official report of the rend rock ex
pIosion al Bergen tunnel, Jersey City, giEt
the number of persons injured at $50, All
TIE Damage is estimated al about $10e, O0o
A large number Of suits have been com
menced against the railroad company.
BALTIMORE, May 20.@Bishop Wiley pre-
sided over the conference today.
The programme Of the centennial service
to- norrsw is AS foslows: Bishop L. Anne
viii preside and Bishop Simpson and Revs
S. R. Brown and Matthew will deliver I'D
dresses.