The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-11-14

Shelley, Democrat, is elected to Con
gress over HaTralsoD, colored Republi-
can. by over 1000 majority.
WASHINGTON, November IL. = All
the members of the Cabinet were pres
ent at the session tc- lay. Several i'm
portant subjects to be included in the
Presidents message were discussed.
An interchange of opinion occurred re-
ferring to the alleged violation Of the
election laws, especially in Louisians.
during the recent elections, the United
States Attorney for that State having
furnished list of the cases alleging
personal violence, intimidation, etc.
The sentiment of the Cabinet was that
all such violations of the law should
be examined with view to furnishing
the guilty parties.
The Secretary of Safe presented
several kilograms from Miuistcr Walsh.
containing the main points of Lord
Salisbury's reply to the dispatch of
Secretary Evsrts on the Can adiau fish
cry question, but which the Secretary
declined at present. to make public.
Demetrius Cochrane has been ar
pointed revenue storekeeper and gaue-
er for the second district of Georgia,
Secretary Sherman denies the state
ment that the 81 and 50 United States
notes are to be withdrawn from circu.
lation. They are issued like other
money whenever required, and any
holder of a demand against the United
States is ordinarily paid in the denomi-
nation desired.
Commodore Shufeldt's resignation as
chief of the navy bureau Of equipments
and recruiting takes effect on the TWEEN
tieth instant. Capt. Earl English sue
ceeds him. Shufeldt will join the t.
conderogs about December l at Nor
folk and proceed first to Sierra Leone,
thence to other portions of Africa and
perhaps Asia to promote commerce and
American influence In unfrequented
parts of the world.
In the Supreme Court to-day til, Pick
ems county, South Carolina, bond case
was argued. Mr.. Earl submitted an
elaborate argument, and Mr.. Bryce, for
the appellants on the decision of the
State court and the last statutes, aban-
doned the constitutional and statutory
questions. The only question remain
ing is, whether this action is good
against the county or board of COM
missioners, the validity of the bonds
issued.
The Internal Revenue Commissioner,
in his forthcoming report, will oppose
the proposed reduction of the tax on
tobacco 24c to 49, per pound, for rea-
in hn L.
state of revenue from this source
money could not be spared. .. Be-
cause he considers it unwise and mex
pedient to unsettle business interests
by congressional agitation of the ques-
ton.
kilograms to the Internal Revenue
office report great success of the reve-
nue. raiders in the mountain region of
Nashville. Six illicit distillerIes have
been captured and fourteen prisoners
arrested.
The Treasury yesterday declined to
pay checks drawn by the commission
ers of this district because $500, 600
heretofore advanced by warrant OF the
Secretary of the Treasury had not been
accounted for. This account was,
however, rendered tc-lay, and the
vouchers filed Herewith are being ex-
amined by the proper officers. Should
they be satisfactory the checks of the
commissioners will be honored as here
tofore.
NEW YORK, November 12.-Charges
have been presented by Postmaster
James, against SuPe rintendent Ten
eyck, of station d, for purchasing, as
alleged, stamps outside of the Postof-
fee Department at discount and re-
failing them over the counter at par.
The matter will be investigated.
McCoMB CITY, November 12-Total
deaths at this place from yellow fever,
As, all white but one. About 800
cases treated out of population OF
about HOO. The first case appeared
October 4. About fifty cases still un-
der treatment. This place has receiv-
ed only few hundred dollars outside
help and there is now absolute need
of assistance. The people have made
no call for help, and, being generally
working mechanics, are not able to
help each other. Contributions should
be sent to N. Green, president Howard
Association.
JACKSON, Miss November 10. -
There were deaths from yellow fever
last night; Miss Louise Taylor, and 2
colored. There were 3 new cases to-
day, among whom is B. F. Glenner,
night operator at the New Orleans de-
pot. Two deaths are expected to.
night.
New ORLEANS, November 12.-Four
deaths from yellow fever for the past
twenty-four hours.
Monthly drawing of the Louisiana
State Lottery-No. rs, 475 drew $50,
600; No. 80, drew $4,000; No.
1860 drew $4,000; Nos. "a, 351 and
60,813 drew $4,000 each. The first cap
ltal prize was drawn at Galveston, the
second and fourth at New York, the
third at Albany and the fifth at Tinny's
Grove, Missouri.
VIcKsBURG, November 10. = Two
new cases of fever here and one re-
ported at Delta, Louisiana, and one at
Edwards, Mississippi.
BERLIN, November 1s.-The Swiss
government will give notice January
of its intention to withdraw from the
Latin monetary commission.
ROME, November 12.-It is stated
that the Pope will make a direct ap-
peal to the Gear ON behalf of the Pol
ish Catholics, and if the appeal be
fruitless, will issue an encyclical de-
nouncing the conduct of Russia.
PARIS, November 12.-The Est0fdl
states that telegram has been received
from Berlin announcing that the Ger
man government has decided definite
~ to occupy the whole of the Samoan
archipelago.
LONDON, November 12.-After the
race on the Tyne yesterday between
Lumsden and Hawdon, the latter being
winner, Hswdon was matched to row
Hsnlon, the Canadian oarsmau, over
the Tyne course for 500 side, next
May.
HAVANA, November 10. - The City
of New York arrived from Vera Cruz
to- lay, bringing the following advices
from the City OF Mexico: Minister
Romero has recommended to the Mexi-
can Congress to pass law permitting
the free expectation of silver.
Romero has been investigating the
accounts of collectors of customs aud
has ordered them to make monthly re-
turns henceforth.
Mexico will send delegates to the
commercial convention at New Or
leans