The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-08-26

ern Union Telegraph Company has
for some time past been construct
ing. but have not quite completed. q
direct wire of n large number. four
sizes. 10 be worked as quadruplex
in the cable business alone.
New York. August sS.-Isaar
Brown. a well known sexton ui
Grace Church. died last night. lie
was we'll known 10 the Masonic FRA
ternity throughout the country.
NEW YORK. August 2s.-A Lon
don special has the following dis
patch from Cork: Another case of
arms, addressed TO some fictitious
person, now lies mt the wharf I'M
claimed. The box arrived AT Cork
on steamer. which was thoroughly
searched. The military authorities
have recalled all men now. on leave
of absence, and refuse Ia grant any
furloughs.
NEW YORK. August 2S.-The
swimming match Yesterday between
George Weihan, of New York. and
Ernst Won Schoening, of Bath. l.. L.,
from pier one, North river, To Nor
ton Point. Coney Island. and return,
distance twenty-five miles, was won
by the latter. The men took the
water at ll:45 A. NJ. Won Schoening
finished at S:45 p. NJ. making the
best time on record. Weihan left
water before the finish.
SARATOGA, August Weather
fine but hot. The track is in good
condition and the attendance fair.
First ce-Three-quarters of n
mile, was won by Girofle, Dan Spar
ling second. Pacific third; fine
l:l6i.
Second race-Mile and five fur
longs, was won by Coda, Telmachur
second. Clarendon third: time 2:57.
Third race-Mile and furlong, was
won by Dan X, Warfield second
Suannoa third; time l:5S.
Fourth race - Free handicap
steeplechase, about II mile and half,
was won by Wayfarer, Faustins
second, Merry Fall of Day Star third
time sos.
CRY OF MEXICO, August l4.-G on
tales has an absolute majority. Con-
gress has nothing 10 do but declare
the result. The friends of other can
didates have manifested acquies-
ence, except Governor Cadena and
his partisans, who are ominously ST.
lent. 1t is expected that Cardena
will pronounce against the result
upon the ground of fraud. He is
governor of Secatsa, and has a well
armed and well organized body of
state troops. The government is
watching him with considerable
force at San Louis and other con-
venient points, with Gen. Gonzales
in command. Mexico is evidently
coming more under lawful rules.
President Diaz gave a dinner TO
Minister Morgan. All the foreign
ministers and consuls with their
wives attended.
Three American companies are
seeking railway concession. one
Southern Pacific company, G.. =.
Huntington at its head, and a Mexican
construction. headed by Gen. Palmer
and Jay Gould and capitalists OF
Boston. II is stated that the gov
eminent will let the concession to
the lowest bidder, with ample secu-
rites and guarantees.
Every branch of commerce is I'M
proving. and things are looking
very hopeful. Mining is looking up.
An English company at Monte Del
Rey is realizing largely, and at Nina
Del Ora all are developing hand
sOmely. Some of the Guanajata
and Seacateca mines are reported rs
bonanzas
A City of Mexico report states
that the town OF Bagdad was al
most entirely swept away by cy-
clone on the 18th. No lives were
lost, and the people were supplied
with provisions.
L0ter-PainfuI anxiety prevails
throughout the county. Rumors of
disturbances of peace continue to
circulate, although no new compli-
cations are known. Unfavorable
news has been received of the gov
eminent troops engaged in quelling
riots in Sinalva. The press is COM
planning of the scandalous delays
in the transmission of news and let
iers from all parts Of the republic.
\ permanent session of Congress
is convoked for the Goth instant.
There will be several preliminary
settings of the Tenth Congress. when
the famous question of double ere
dentials will be settled.
The Monitor Republic0nd says a
terrible spirit of Jesuitism has in
vaded the Republic. The Diaro Of
fcidt vindicates its official character
by refusing to answer the incessant
questions of the opposing press.
The report OF the marriage OF the
daughter of Gen. Ord to Gen. Ire
vino. doubted at first by Mexicans,
is now confirmed.
LONDON, August 23.-The Times
says: The new tariff will be two
shillings per word. Such is always
the conclusion of any effort TO estab-
fish independent communication
with America, and should any such
arrangements be ratified, peace and
high tariffs will doubtless prevail,
until another company is started to
make a fresh raid on the monopoly.
LONDON, August pa dispatch
to Reuters Telegraph Company
dated Buenos Ayres, says the crisis
has terminated The provincial
chambers have been closed by the
military, and President Avellenda
has withdrawn his resignation.
PARIS, August 23.-Heavy storms
are reported in the French provinces
Six Lyons actors were drowned by
the upsetting of n boat. on Lake
Bourget. The storm in Augaulemt
killed many cattle and greatly dam
aged the crops.
ALEXANDRIA. August GA dis.
patch states that the second mate
and ten natives were lost from the
steamer Jeddah. The captains Ger.
tificate has been suspended for three
years.
LONDON, August ga Rome dis
patch says the Popefs weak and de.
pressed. He had an attack of yer.
tigo after Fridays consistory.
LONDON, August 23.-Twenty-two
thousand nail-makers in Stafford.
shire and Worcestershire have
struck for an advance of wages.
GENEVA, ". Y, August Pa
Courtney and Riley are already
here and have taken spins on the
lake in practice for the coming re-
gatta. Hosmer and LeAwill arrive
Friday.
SARATOGA, n. Y, August 24.-The
weather Is warm and the attend
ance fair. The track is in good con-
dition.