The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-04-12

secure IN ONCE as has been anticipated
by the press. Just previous to his depart
ure for South Carolina he showed I
disposition to yield to the pressur,
against him, but, nevertheless, will re
sort to such means as will, with SHOW
of law, release him from his presen
position without appearing too readil,
to submit.
The President has this hour receives
nothing substantial from the Louisian
commissioners.
Mrs. L. NJ. Porter, postmistress a
Louisville, has resigned, to take effec
July /.
| Schurz has returned.
There are some fifty postofict
changes and resppointments, only on,
however affecting the South, and tina
in Arkansas.
The Consul General at Melbourne
advises Americans not to come tc
Australia unless they have means tc
come home.
WASHINGTON, April 9.-Dr. Muhl
enberg, who recently died, was au.
thor OF Il would not live always, ]
ask not to stay" His age was 81.
The World says, editorially, regard.
ing him: There is no citizen of New
York of any creed or calling who
should not pause from his busy life q
moment to-day to pay a tribute of re-
spect snd gratitude to the simple and
noble character of the venerable man,
who yesterday passed away from
among u.s."
An investigation of the New York
custom house is ordered. 1t is ex-
pected to ventilate the practice where
by it is possible to sell silks in New
York below their import cost.
EVANSVILLE, O., April 9.-The win
dow and glass-blowers threaten to
strike for higher wages.
w AsHINGToN, April 1O.-The Tri-
Dunes New orleans special says that
President Hayes's special commission
labored for four hours yesterday with
delegation of the leading business
men of that city with the object of
persuading them to organize u move
ment to compel the politicians to form
consolidated legislature of all the
members IN both the rival bodies,
whose election is conceded. The
members of the commission made
earnest speeches. The business men
were, however immovkb,e. They sid
that rather than run the risk of having
to endure Packard as Governor they
would resist with arms so as to make
military government necessary. To-
days experiment ends this compromise
plan. The commission may now try
to bring about an adjustment on the
basis of legislature being made up
from the face of the parish returns.
This is the only compromise that has
the least prospect of acceptance by the
Conservatives.
NEW ORLEANS, April 10. - Yester
day the commission held secret ses-
sion of three hours, after which they
received delegation from the Cotton
Exchange, representing its business
elements, to whom they are reported
to have said that they had sought
Louisiana but could not find it. They
found two governments, two Supreme
| Courts, and an alleged dual govern
ment in all the departments, but, in
fact, by the acknowledgment of all
parties there is only one Legislature,
though it meets IN two halls. The
moment that legislature meets In one
body it will be the State of Louisiana,
and while it is in session will be the only
power in the State that can secure the
intervention of the army. If self
government is denied, and the with
drawal Of the army, it can probably be
secured in day should the public
opinion of the State compel its Legis-
lature to convene as one body. There
are thirty-three of the thirty-six Sena-
tors, and one hundred and four of the
one hundred and twenty representa-
tives, whose election Is not disputed
by either party. The commission
urged that when they assembled as
such the commission could have moth
ing whatever TO say about its action.
The discussion continued three hours.
The delegation was not inclined to
accept the sug yestion, but maintained
that Eicholls must be defended as the
governor to the fullest extent.
The comm:s sion was III session nine
hours.
COLUMBIA, S. c., April 10.-The
United States troops were formed and
moved out of the State house to-day at
| 12M.
GALENA. ILL.,, April 10.-Responding
to serenade, Grant said: Fellow
citizens of Galens-I am obliged to
you for this serenade and manifestation
of esteem. All l have to remark is,
that it affords me qualification to make
periodical visits to this city, and
come back to you again after sixteen
years of official life, like yourselves,
one of the sovereigns of this great Re-
public"
MADRID, April 10.-Cushing sails
from Havre on the fourteenth on leave
LONDON, April 10.-A Standard dis
patch from Constantinople reports the
belief of war increases. There seems
no doubt but that the protocol and the
Montenegrin ultimatum will be polite
ly refused.
MATAMoRos, April 10.-Cortina has
been placed ON board a mau-of-war al
the n outh of the Rio Grande for Vers
Cruz. His friends rejoice to think
that Diaz will spare his life.
NEW ORLEANS, April 10.-Second
Day-The weather is clear and pleas
ant, attendance fair and track good.
The first race was three-quarter mil,
dash, for all ages, for club purse Of
5000. The horses got off well together.
Jack Hardy took the lead, which ht
held to the finish easy, winning by
three lengths. Redman was SECOND
and Maria Barnes third, beating Bill
oxi, John Campbell, Hades snd Blan
nerhassett. Time liz IA. The pool
GA the track were as follows: Jack
Hardy 50, Rednan 25, the field 7.
The second race, two mile heats
$25 entrance, pony purse, $500 to bt
added. Sam Harper, Ii; Russ But
Ter, AZ; Henry Owens, 2-s; Verdi
girls, 9,distanoed. Time $3.50 1-2 and
1888. Sam Harper won easily. Tht
pools on tie track were as follows
Harper 100, Verdigris 40, Butler 10
Owens s.
The third race, mile dash, with 10t
| pounds on each, three-year olds to carry
proper weights, three pounds allowed
mares and geldins, club Purso saoo,
was Won by Bob Wooley by 9
length. Port Leonard was second and
Coriander third, beating Coranella,
Brown, Asteroid and Kilburn. Time
1: 46. The pools on the track were a
follows: Kllburn 100, Coriander 100
Coranella 35, Wooley 25, field ID.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Executive CHAMBER, 7
COLUMBIA, April 10, 1877. }
To Hon D. II. Chamberlain:
Sir-Hsving learned that you now
propose to turn over to me the execu