The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-06-28


Ne,os has a dispatch from its CORES
pendent at Russian headquarters at
Ibrail, dated yesterday, which says the
Russians crossed the Danube az Galatz
in boats. They have taken the heights
behind Arzals, near Matchin. The
Turks are said to have abandoned
| Matchiu. A sufficient number of Rus
SLAMS have crossed to establish them
selves solidlY. They are now en-
trenched at Bucharest.
A dispatch to the second edition of
| the STANDARD says the Turks are de-
stroyIng the line of railway between
| Tchernovsia and Matchin.
It is rumored that there are indica-
lions that the Turks VIII not defend
the Delendeza.
LONDON, June go. = Special dis
patches from various sources point TO
speedy removal of the Russian head
quarters to Alexandria, iI Roumania,
probably on Sunday or Monday.
The Times, in its financial article,
says: ''Several English insurance Of
fees lost heavily 10y the st. Johns fire
10 one instance the loss will be over
$500, 900, and the leas; any single Of
| fee will have to bear is over 800, 900.
The principal sufferers are the North
| British and Mercantile, Imperial, Roy
al, Liverpool, London and Globe,
North Green and Commercial Union
companies"
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON,
| D. c., June 22.-!Sr--I desire to call
your attention to the following para
graph in a letter addressed by me to
the Secretary of Treasury on the con
duct to be observed by officers of the
| government in relation tn election:
No officer should be required or per-
mitted to take part in the management
of political organizations, caucusses,
conventions or election campaigns.
Their right to vote and to express their
views OH public questions, either
orally or through the press, is not de-
MED, provided 1t does not interfere
with their discharge of official duties.
No assessment for political purposes
on officers or subordinates should
be allowed. This rule is applicable to
every department of the civil service.
1t should be understood by every Off
Ger of the general government that he
is expected to conform his conduct to
Its requirements.
Very respectfully,
Signed r. B. HAYES.
TOLEDO, June 23.-There was an at
tempt made last night to rob The ex-
press car of train No. 6, bound east,
over the airline division of the Lake
Shore and Michigan Southern Rail-
road. Shortly after the train left Lee
| gomir, Indiana, the Car was entered by
four men, who accosted the messenger
and were about BIN ling him when tn y
were confronted by four officers anu
the cxpressman, headed by chief of
police Purdy, of this city, who had
been notified that an attempt was 10
be made to rob the Car, and had con-
ccaled himself and his men in the car.
A short but most desperate struggle
ensued, resulting in their capture.
They were brought to this city and
lodged in Jail. All arc young men and
residents of Noble county, Indiana.
The train was not stopPcd, and none
of the passengers were aware that any
thing unusual had occurred during the
trip.
| louisville, Pa, June GA n.y.
drophobia case at Mahoncy City is at
tracing much attention. Mr.. Foster,
the victim, Is still living. When OF,
| fered water or ice he is seized with
commissions. He suffers dredlfulIy.
He was bitten seven months ago By q
pet terrier. ......... ,.-....
| WASHINGTON, June % Rufus Cam
pen has been appointed pension agent
at St. Louis.
| Clerk Adams has completed his roll
for the next House, which shows anna
| jority of eight full. fiedged Democrats.
Garfield, Banks and Foster are counted
as not having any show for the speak
or nip.
The Frcedmen's Bank has enough,
it claims, to pay ten per cent. dividend,
but the expense of Its distribution
would, in most cases, cover the amount.
There are 30, 200 deposits of sums IN
der five dollars, to whom the fifty
cents is thought of no consequence.
The commissioners think they will ulti-
mately be able to pay fifty cents on the
dollar.
Senator Jones, of Nevada, one of
the silver senators, is preparing the Ie-
port of the joint commission on silver.
He favors the double standard, and
considers that the opinion of the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury is of no more bind
ing force than that of any other indi-
vidual. ..... ......--
| NEW York, June 23--At the New
York Hotel, this morning, a large
number OF distinguished citizens paid
their respects to Governor Hampton.
The steamer Amerique, of the
French Trans. Atlantic Line, being
thoroughly overhauled and refitted,
left the dock for Plymouth and France
with between 40 and $50 passengers.
All the Jewish synagogues in the
city were this morning unusually full,
it being anticipated that the Rabbis
would have something to say concern
ing the subject of the controversy be-
tween Judge Henry Hilton and Mr..
Seligman. In most of the synagogues
the subject was not touched. The ex-
ceptions were the congregations of
the Bethel, corner of Lexington Ave
nue. and Fifty-fifth streets; Temple of
Emanuel, corner of Fifth Avenue and
Forty-sixth street, and at Shearith Is
rael, No. West Mir eteenth street.
The pastors of the separate churches
declared that the Importance of the
subject had been greatly magnifed,
and that NO great principle was IN
volved, the whole subject being simply
a personal controversy between two
individuals.
LONDON, June pa Reuters tele-
gram from Ragusa yesterday says the
fighting near Ostrok ceased the day be-
fore. The Montenegrins occupy an en-
trenched position, which prevents the
advance of Suleiman Pasha.
Prince Nicholas, with the other corps,
will enter at Cetova, south Of Ostrok.
Ali Said is expected to attack Dani-
lograd tomorrow, with the object of
effectIng junction with Suleiman Pa
sha. Should these operations succeed,
both armies will march upon CettInje,
while Lieut.. Gen. Mehemet Ali will
march down the Nasisachelki to cover
their TANKS.
All Moutcncgrins in Herzegovina arc
returning to their country's defense.
| CoSsTANTISOPLE, June 2ii.-It is Off
ciaIly announced that the Turkish di-
visions operating from Herzegovina te
Albenia against the Montencgrins sue
cessfuIIy effected a junction at 9o,clock
this morning, ana are now marching
LoSpos, June 23.-A Paris dispatch