The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-03-01

impression still prevails among the
employees of the House that a count
will be finally prevented, but in
more thoughtful circles the hope or
/ fear of 1t is abandoned. Senator
Sherman, Stanley Matthew's and Con-
gresham Charles Forster seem most
near Governor Hayes.
Bob Ingersoll is here, and is much
sought after, and quoted by South
ern place seekers. Ingersoll as
srued quite chivSlrous ground and
does not kaow how. in honor, HAYES
eau abandon Packard aud Chamber
lain.
Forster Is known to be In favor of
allowing Southern people TO manage
their own affairs.
Stanley Matthews to-day spoke in
the same direction quite freely, and
Sherman has taken pains to let it be
known that he Is not trying to shake
the Southern policy of Mr.. Hayes.
The cabinet held very long session
to-day, and some effort was made TO
change the Southern situation, but in
what direction is unknown. But the
President was immovable.
All the secretaries have placed their
designations IN the hands of the Presi-
dent.
The commission was in secret session
on the South Carolina case, which was
commenced at . O'clock. They ad-
Journed at o'clock, after having
voted s TO to count the State for
Hayes and Wheeler.
Gen. John T. Morgan, of Alabama,
aud Governor A. II. Garland, of Ar
kansas, ex Governor Isham G.. Harris,
of Tennessee, and Ex-Governor Richard
Coke, of Texas, United States Senators
elect from their respective States, have
arrived in the city in anticipation of an
extra session of the Senate for execu-
tive business.
Hon. B. Ii. Hill, and L. Q. G. La.
mar, of Mississippi, United States SEN
ators elect from their respective States,
being members of the House. are also
here.
The Southern Conservatives regard
that the accession of these gentle
men to the Senate will add largely to
ability from Southern States in that
body.
The citizens of Washington petition
for the use of the rotuuda of the Capt.
tol for Inauguration purposes. The
bill was referred to the Committee on
Buildings.
COLUMBIA, s. c., February 27.-The
Supreme Court room was densely
packed this morning in anticipation
of decision in the Tilda Morris h,S.
Ia0s Afn1Ank Inaktaaa
Willard and Wright came in, and the
former announced that the court
would take recess until p. NJ. for
consultation. The crowd then dis
persed. A strong guard of negroes and
special constables are stationed across
the hall in front OF the Justices con-
sulting room. A deep and subdued
excitement prevails.
Ldter-The Supreme Court room was
thronged again at 1, awaiting decis-
ion. The justices met in the consult
ing room, and remained there one
hour, when they appeared on the
bench and announced that they bad
been unable TO agree on decision,
but might in few days. The docket
was then called and the crowd dis
persed.
COLUMBUS, o., February 27.-Gov-
ernor Hayes will probably leave for
Washington Thursday, and Pittsburgh
and Harrisburg.
LONDON, February pa Times
dispatch from Rome says 1t is stated
that the Cardinals had submitted to
the Pope, Friday, favorable replies to
some questions which he proposed to
them, with the object of giving tho
ecclesiastical policy of the Holy Sec q
moro efficacious and energetic dIrec-
ton toward a national solution Of the
various questions of the day. The ex-
act nature. Of the new policy will be
proclaimed on the occasion of the
Pope's Episcopal jubilee. Some of the
German bishops recently asked
whether they were at liberty to per-
form acts in the execution Of the law
other than those against churches, il
invited to do so by the civil authori-
ties. The reply from the Vatican was
that they might, as subjects OF the Em-
peror, do so in all matters not contrary
to religion and the rights OF the
church.