The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.


PETERSBURG, Va, July pa A
large party of immigrants, includ-
ing men. women and children. filling
two coaches, arrived here this morn
ing from Germany, en- route TO
Georgia.
CHICAGO, July ga Springfield,
Illinois, special SAYS Hon. Preston
Breckenridge of Cottonville died
yesterday. aged 7S. He was cous-
in of the late John G. Breckenridge.
LoUISvILLE, Ky, July 26.-The
new steamer ii. I. Dexter, en- route
from Pittsburg to Evansville. caught
fire opposite Jacksonville, Indiana,
yesterday afternoon. She was
backed into an island opposite JEFF
ferSonville, where she burnt to the
hull. No passengers on board. All
of the crew escaped.
SAN Francisco, July 26-The
steamer Gaelic. which arrived to-
day from Hong Kong via Yokoha-
ma, brings the following advices
Hong Kong, June 29.-The former
apathy respecting the arrival of the
American commissioners, has chang
ed to deep interest and eager in
quiries at Pekin as to the objects
and seriousness of their errand, and
as to the powers interested in them
throughout China. Anxious feel
ing is expressed in consequence OF
their visit being coincident with
those of Spanish and Brazilian en-
voys.
A peculiar suspicion of joint Ope-
rations prevails. A distrust OF
amicable Intentions are so great as
to be freely declared in high quar-
tiers.
Large Russian naval reinforce,
ments are expected in these waters
Prolonged conferences are being
held out to Tien Tsin between Mr.
Wade, British Minister, and s.
Hung Chang, Viceroy, on the sub
ject of the possible war with Russia
Mr.. Wade strongly urged peace. s.
generally agreed in the theory
though strongly discomposed by
the frequent secret dispatches from
Pekin. The question of the Russian
war is still undecided. Opinions
totally at variance, are expressed
with equal force and conviction in
circles were opportunities of knowl-
edge are supposed to be best. A
small majority are apparently con-
fident of a peaceful issue.
NEW YORK, July 26.-Dr. Tanner
is rather more restless than yester-
day, but no symptoms of collapse
are apparent. From midnight unit
noon to-day he has taken a pint OF
water. AT 200 o'clock this evening
DIR. Tanners pulse was "a, respira.
ton 16 and temperature SO 2-5. The
dynOmeter pressure SO.
NEW ORLEANS, July 26.-Capt. w
C.. Howell, United States Engineer
invites proposals for the improve.
ment of the following streams in
Louisiana and Mississippi: Bayou
Teche and Terrebonne, Amite. Tan.
gipopoa and Vermillion rivers, the
harbor at New Orleans and the Pear
river above and below Jackson.
MOBILE, Ala, July 26.-The Eng
fish bark, r. w. Wood, has arrived
at the quarantine station, thirty-siX
miles below Mobile from Havana
with yellow fever ON board. The
second mate, w. III. Patterson, is very
ill and everybody on board has beer
down except three men. Two mel
died last night and one yesterday
morning, and the bodies were buried
at sea. The captain and two sailor;
are now convalescing.
YAZoo CITY, Miss, July 26.-Dr
M. Il. Williams, of Mechanicsburg
was assassinated Thursday evening
while riding home. His horse came
home riderless, and search beins
made the Doctors body was found
A negro was arrested on suspicion
and has since confessed the guilt
He says he was paid to kill the Doc
tor.
BERNE, July ga pleasure
steamer capsized in squall on LAX,
BrienZ last night and sixteen persons
drowned.
New ORLEANS, July ga lively
war is progressing between the Chi
cago, st. Louis and New Orleans
railroad and the Louisville anC
Nashvill Company. So far, it hai
resulted in the reduction of abou
fifty per cent. in passenger fares
| The former now sell tickets to Louis
vile or Cincinnati and return $14.50
To indianapolis, Nashville and Chat
tanooga and return, 500. Louisville
and Nashville tickets to Magyar:
Falls and return, $22.50.
MOBILE, July 26.-Gen.J. b. Weav
er, Greenback candidate for presi
dent, arrived here last night and adj
dressed meeting tonight. There
was a'large crowd, composed princi
pally of Democrats and curiosity
seekers. Mr.. Weaver was listened
to very attentively. Randall, the
Greenback evangelist, was also pres
ent. De La Matyr is in the north
ern part of Alabama, and Green.
hackers are concentrating theil
forces here owing to the fact thai
the state elections take place mex
Monday.
New ORLEANS, July 26.-The first
day of the regatta of the Louisiana
Amateur Rowing Association was
cloudy and pleasant, and the water
smooth. All the races were a mile
First race-Junior, singles, was
won by P. Powers, of Hope. Time
15:082.
Second race-Four-oared gig, was
won by Hope, beating Perseverance
Eclipse, West End and st. Bernard
of the same order. Time 1880.
Third race-Double scull, was
won by the Perseverance,, with the
Hopes second. Time 1859.
Fourth race-For light weights,
singles, was won by e. Foley, of the
Atlantics. Time 15:064.
SARATOGA, July 26.-The weather
is close, with light southerly winds
The track is in first class condition
First race, half mile, Lolita G. won
Charlotte second, Compensation
third. Time 503 seconds.
Second race, for all ages, Luke
Blackburn exempted, mile and a
half Bye-and-Bye won, Goldbug
second, Browns q colt third. Time
2:403.
IThird race, for all ages, mile dash,
Charley Gorham won, Minos second,
Utility third. Time 1:453.
Fourth race, steeple-chase for all
ages over fractional course No. /,
about two and a quarter miles,
Waller won, Pomeroy second, Caet.
Franklin third, Rose away off
LONDON, July 26.-Accounts OF
the cause of the recent death OF
Mrs. Annie Wetmore, an American
lady, in Paris, are conflicting. A
Paris dispatch says Mrs. Wetmore
was thirty years old, and of great
personal beauty. She made the ac-
quaintance of an Englishman of Lit