The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-06-21


of the colored delegation, have left.
W. II. Twitcheli, of Coushatts fame,
and at present State Senator of Louisi-
ana, is after the pension office.
Ray is still after the district attorney
ship.
1t is said that Isbelle will be retained
as pension agent.
Secretary Sherman is said to be pre-
pairing letter on the interest of the
/ per cents. The intention was to say
on the bonds themselves that they
would be paid in gold, but the opinion
OF the Attorney General having been
requested, he replied that the strict
wording of the law that the prin-
cipal is payable in coin of the stand
ard value at the time the law was
passed must be adhered to at the time.
| The Attorney General is understood to
hold that the bonds cannot be paid in
silver, owing to the demonet zation
act.
New YORK, June 19.-The HsralFS
cable. special says there is no longer
any reason to doubt that the Turks
have suffered a severe defeat at Kars.
Every effort is being made by the
authorities at Cons:antinople to con-
ceal the truth in reference to the Asiat-
ic campaign. Moukhtar Pasha had es-
tablished portion of his forces near
the River Rhasis, between Ksrs and
| Erzeroum, with the object of covering
his line of communication with the lat
ter city. This force had taken the pre-
caution to erect earthworks, and con-
sidered themselves safe. On Thurs
day last the Russians Unexpectedly APP
peared in force and began a vigorous
attack. The Turks repulsed the at
lacking columns several times, only
| giving up when driven from their posi-
tions by superior numbers. The bat
tie continued till nightfall, at which |
time the advantage rested with the |
Russian forces. Several redoubts had |
been captured and held. At daybreak |
the battle was renewed and continued |
during the day. Heavy losses were
sustained by the Turks, which bear |
witness to the obstinacy of their de-
Tense. The loss of the position is very
serious for Moukhtar Pasha's army, as
the Russian force now directly threat
ems his communication with Erzeroum.
A circular has been issued at Rust
chuck ordering all newspaper CORES
pOndents to present their fymdns with
in three days. The cause of this meas
ure is alleged to be the discovery of
seven Russian spies within the Turkish
lines. They were shot.
A correspondent at Batoum tele-
graphs: The Turks yesterday fired on
a French vessel which was trying to
enter that port. The French consul
demanded an explanation and apology.
LONDON, June 19.-The Illness Ber-
lin correspondent telegraphs that the
German press comments upon an in
spired letter in the Vienna semi-oflicisl
political correspondence insinuating
that Capt. Wellesley, British attachee,
supplies the Turks with military intel
ligence from the Russian camps.
There seems to be no doubt the Rus
slams, fancying themselves betrayed,
are remodelling their order de bdttGilLe
on the Danube, while the Turkish war
office insists upon making a defense
of the Balkans the decisive stage of
war.
The Turkish headquarters hope to
be able to assume an energetic offen
sive in event of the Russians succeed
luS8 III CTOSSluS Inc DanuDc.
LONDON, June 19.-It is believed
Prince Milan will sign a convention
with Russia allowing her troops to
cross the Danube at Gladosta.
CoNSTANTINoPLE, June 10. - The |
Chamber of Deputies voted an internal
loan of five million Turkish pounds
and five per cent. tax on the salaries
of officials.
VERSAILLES, June 10.-Jules Favre,
in the Chamber of Deputies, answer
ing the Ministry, said the Constitution
provides for the trial of the President
if he commits high treason.
NEW ORLEANS, June 19.-George B. |
johnson, late State Auditor under Kel- |
logg, was summoned before the grand |
jury to testify as to the whereabouts of |
certain books belonging to the office of |
the auditor; said books having been |
taken from the office at the time the |
State house was turned over to the |
Nichols government. johnson re-
fused to answer any questions as to
the disposition of the books. The |
grand jury reported the case to the |
Supreme Criminal Court. 1t was Or
dered that he show cause tomorrow
why he should not be held for con-
tempt.
The custom house commission has |
resumed investigation. 1t is learned |
that the commission is convinced that |
considerable smuggling is gong on,
and that the present system of doing |
business on the coast stations cannot |
prevent it. In their report they will |
undoubtedly recommend changes and
probably submit plan for the better
conduct of the coast service
MOBILE, June 19.-In the govern
ment' suit involving the title to the
bank building of the Deposit Savings
Association, bought by the United
| States at sale tor internal revenue
taxes, Judges Bradley and Wood on
the bench, decided in favor of the
| government.
PATTERSON, n. j., June 19.-Three
| hundred hands of IIamil 81 Booths
silk mills struck to-day for higher
wages, and the strikers, male and fe
male, marched through the streets to
their mills to induce the operatives to
| join them.
HAVANA, July IS, VIA KEY WEST,
July 19.-While there appears no in
dicatlons of unity of purpose among
the so-called Spanish party, there are
indication among individuals that they
would gladly make peace with the
insurgents upon almost any terms, if
it was not for Spanish pride, as nego-
tiations must surely result to the dis
advantage of the Spaniards. The in
surgents are not averse to negotiating
for peace, providing autonomy, with
sufficient foreign guarantee, be con-
coded. Sensible Cubans and some
Spaniards say they know dangers Are
surrounding their entire independence,
and they would prefer annexation to
United States. When Martinez Cam
pos arrived eight months ago with
10000 men, the pacifcation of the
island was again promised at the
end of the winter campaign, but
:he result shows that the advantages
] gained were overbalanced by the dis
advantages. The state of the island
is no better than it was last year at
the same time, and the insurgents are
as strong as ever. The only advan-
tage gained during the whole winter
cImpaIgn was the burning of planta-
tions. The treasury of the planters
is exhausted, and the daily publica
1 tion of the situation of the treasury
has been suspended. Last year at this
date gold stood at 215; it now stands