The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1879-10-09

principles IS 20 the olnduc, of bota
..-:ioYSi Sai State al rs. That wei
sasan'ne m'a msy give their Totes
where Democratic DleE and measures
| al ih.- way.
Rssoles,i. Th,s ia the naminee at this
Convention for GnVetaor, ii N. nm
q Iincy Aiams, W. recosaiZ, 4 states
man whose psinctism, sbiiity aud de-
" "n Il Democratic prime pies make
hitn n worthy eIShGa:,i i,raT,.f 81 the
party, sHi We hes'iiiy recommend HIM
and hl' Hssicsst : nn 'no STATE ticket
la he Man achdsetis ID tnoc-acY.
Tne resolution Was unanimously
aialt:d.
The ticket va. thent enm o'e:ei, "a
follows: For L'euten4n; Gov .rnor, w.
p. P;unket. OF P,t'sfi I'd; :of Secretary
Of STATE, Gen. NJ. +. ID ,n"hue of SOM
eryiiic; for Treasurer, DATid n. Skill
ings OF Winchester for Auditor, VIM.
r Field of Greepfsld; for Attorney
General, Richard Olney of Boston.
CHICAGO. October "A Denver
special says that the Indlsn scare still
prevails throughout Colorado, though
no casualties reported since the Thorn
burg fight. Governor Pr. kin appeals
to Gen. Pope for ammuaition.
Leadville dispatches report that the
Indians have driven the miners in to
within thirty miles of the city. The
Governor has ordered that picked
rif1emen be sent TO protec. the set
tiers.
There are ne government troops at
Denver.
Gen Pope telegraphs that he will
cover the country with troops within
twenty-tour hours.
The movements of the Indians are
unknown, but it is generally bslieved
that the worst is over.
RAwLINs, Wyoming, October u
Letters received from Lieut.. Price at
Fertilization creek, dated the third in
slant, says: Have seen no Icdlaus in
this vicinity. With my twenty-aine
men can stand off 800 Indians. A
company of the ninth cavalry, fifty
strong, is reported to have reached
Payne yesterday from above, and the
report is entirely reliable. There is no
doubt that Payne's command still ex-
ists." The news created a great deal
of rejoicing. The letter was written
by Lleur. Price to his wife.
ATLANTA. O.tober THE Senate
to-day reached a vote on the articles Of
impeachment against State Treasurer
Renfro on the three charges. GA the
two first, which were the main or icles,
the vote stood 25 for guilty and II for
not guilty. There being less than a
two-thirds vote on .hc third and forth
and still more favorable votes on the
fifth and sixth, he getting over a ma
jority for not guilty, was acquitted on
every charge and dismissed from the
court.
BATON ROUGE, Ll., October 1.-The
Democratic convention resssembled at
P. NJ. The report of the committee
on credentials was adopted and Felix
Poche of st. James was elected per-
msnent chairman. After appointing q
committee of fifteen on platform and
resolutions, the convention proceeded
to ballot for Governor, and L A. Wllt7
was nominated on the first ballot, re
celving 276 votes and Gen. Feed N.
Ogden ia votes. The convention ad-
journed until tomorrow morning.
New ORLEANS, October TO &c
p. M.-Oae hundred guns are now be.
ing fired in honor of the nomination of
Wilt for Governor. Major L. A.
Burke, now managing editor of the
Democrat, who managed Wil,Z's cam.
paign in this city and 10 the conYen.
ton, is largely credited for the latter's
success.
WASHINGTON, October 7.-Advices
to the War Department indicate that
Payne has been able to hold his posi-
ton and that Dodge and Merritt j lined
him on Saturday. 1t is thought thai
something will be heard direct from
Payne tomorrow or next day.
New YORK, October 7.-Murphy
continues his lead. At 10 o'clock he
had completed his 1913 miles. Walker,
Shelback, Russell, Pierce and Curran
are close up. The others are trailing.
JEROME PARK, October 1.-THE
third day Of the fall meeting had 9
good attendance and the track was in
good condition and the pool men did
an active business.
The first race was mile and fur.
long, selling race, for purse of $500
Ten started and Una was the favorlte
and won, with Welan second and Surge
third. Time $50.
The second race was for the cham.
payne stakes, for two-year Odds, at $50
each, with $500 added. three-quarters
of a mile. There were ten starters,
and the race was won by Carits in
lis 1-2, with Victa second and
Queens Own third.
Third race-Grand national handi-
cap sweepstakes; for all ages at 500
each with $500 added, distance 2 3 A;
three run, 2 starters, Gen. Phillips and
Florida. Won by Gen. p hillips. Time
4:07 1-2.
Fourth race-Purse, $500; all ages
distance, three quarters of mile; six
starters. Won by Wallensteia by full
length. Time 1:1S IA. Lady Mid
dleton second HDlyoke third.
steeple chase for all ages; full couree
eight STARTERS. WOOD by Dsauhead
Derby md, Disturbance third. Time
4:27.
Nashville, October THE races
were well attended to-day and the
track was fairly good, with cloudy
weather.
First race-Three-qusrter mile dash,
won by Goodnight, Beau.itude second,
Col. Sprague third. Time 1 :16
Second racer 'ck City handicap,
two mile heats, won by L'Argentine,
Cammie F. second, and Ben Hill and
Omega distanced. Time 3;43.
Third race-Milc aud 6he-eighth,
won by Beautitude, Lille Il. ecpnd,
Victim 2 Time 1:59.