The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-03-17


ST. PETERSBURG, March 14.-Dur-
ing the night a Cossack. and a civilian
who declined to give his name, died
from injuries received by the burst
ing of bombs. Altogether 20 per-
sons were more or less injured, is OF
whom are in the hospital. The
whole city is in deep mourning.
Russakof, who threw the first
bomb has been student during
the past two years at q Mining
Academy. The second bomb
thrower has been arrested. lie
is also a young man.
New YORK, March 14.-Handbills
have been issued and are in circuls-
ton among the representatives Of the
commune and socialistic theorists
in this city, for a meeting to sympa-
thiZe with the Russian Nihilists, and
rejoice in the death of the Car. II Is
to be in hall in the Bowery to-mor-
row night.
CHICAGO, March l4.-Paul Gerot-
texan, editor of the Ar6ley ZeiaaG.
socialist organ in this city, said 10.
Ne,cS reporter this morning: /
cannot believe that the assassina-
ton of the Gar OF Russia was done
by Nihilists, however devouily it
was wished by them, but by the in
stigation of his successor. IL will
be hailed with rejoicing the
world over. The effect will
be more liberal measures and
reforms for a short time, then
relapse into'oppressions of the past
as was the course of the dead Gar
himself, otherw sc the effect will so
alarm European powers that they
will bear more heavily upon the
United States than before.
LONDON, March 14.-Sir Stafford
Northcote, in his letter TO his con-
stItuents explaining the course lie
has advised the conservatives TO
take in regard to the urgency for Il
committee of supply, was question
of vital Importance, not III party
sense, but IT'S touching the very cs-
sence of marrow of parliamentary
system. He urges the government has
plenty of time for supplies without
the urgency and protests against
demand for supplies with pistol
presented at the head of the oppose
ton.
MADRID, March 14.-At a large
meeting of free traders here yester
day, speeches were made demand
ing q conclusion of treaty of COM
MERGE with the United States.
WASHINGTON, March 15..-SENATE.
When the Senate met at II NJ. the
desk Of Senator Malone was dee
GRATED with a handsome basket of
flowers.
The Vice-President gave notice 10
the galleries, that any manifestations
of approval or disapproval, such rs
had been made yesterday, were in
violation OF tic rules OF, and mn
insult TO the Senate, and that il they
were repeated to-day, he would or
der the galleries cleared. lie also
trusted thai those who were entitled
TO privileges Of the floor, would not
in any way contribute to disorder.
Voorhees, called up resolution of
fcTed by him yesterday, calling on
the Attorney General for Informal
ton as to the names of the Deputy
United States Marshals appointed
in the State of Indiana, to attend
the polls at the election held in that
State i'll October last. together with
the respective localities where such
marshals were placed, and also the
names of such general marshals as
were appointed in regard to such
election. On motion Edmund's
amendment was adopted calling for
any information in possession of
the Secretary-Gene bearing upon
tie necessity for the employment of
such marshals.
The resolution as amended was
agreed to.
Pendleton called up his reorgani-
zation resolution, when Cameron Of
Pendleton interposed.
y motion to adjourn resulted yeas
81, nays SO, Davis Of Illinois voting
with the Democrats and Malone
with the Republicans.
Cameron ofPennsylvania followed
up with ii motion to proceed TO the
consideration Of executive business.
Lost by vote Of "a yeas to 81 nays.
Ransom offered Il resolution di-
rccting the Committee on Com
mercc to inquire into HE
condition of the Potomac river
in front of Washington city, the nav.
liability Of said river, the effect Of
the bridges across the same, upon
the navigation and health of The
city, and 10 report at the next sos
sion of the Senate what steps ought
TO be taken i'll regard thereto. Laid
on the table for further action.
Pendleton moved to adjourn. il
was evident he said that no vote
could be reached on pending bust
ness. The motion was agreed 10
and the Sena o accordingly at 1890
adjourned.
AUGUSTA, Me. March 10. At
noon the Senate balloicd for United
States Senator with the following
result: William i. Frye. OF Lewis
ton, %; Richard 4. Frye, of Bethel
3. At the same hour, i'll the House.
tho result Of the vote was as fohow- ::
William Z. Frye. of Lewiston ~ :
Richard Il. Frye, of Bethel, 80. Boib
branches meet in convention TO
morrow to declare tie result
GREENSBORO, n. c., March Ia
The celebration Of the hlndrrdth
anniversary of the battle Of Gull
ford Court House took place to-day
at Raleigh. The light Infantry and
their band and the firemcn of
Greensboro gave a street parade.
There was n great gathering in the
evening, and enthusiastic speeches
were made by LicutcnaHi-G Overnor
Robertson, Judge II. j. Dickson, a.
NJ. Scales, Col. John N. Staples, T..
II. Bnsbec and others. The day was
generally observed as holiday.
ST. LOUIS, March ia d0dgcr,
embelishcd with deaths head and
cross-bones and coffin, was freely
circulated on the streets today,
caliing u meeting of thc friends OF
progress and children of the GODDESS
Of Liberty TO assemble Mt tie court
house tonight to endorse the action
of the Nihilist society in assassi-
mating Emperor Alexander. The
Polish eXilcs are especially invited
to be present. The dodgcr mas made
considerable stir among the people
generally, and the police are en-
deavoring TO find its author. Pre-
cautions will be taken by the police
to prevent disturbances.
RALEIGH, n. c., March ia. X.
Simpson, n member of the legisla-
ture, who was arrested yesterday
for larceny, was to-day discharged
by tho mayor of the city for want OF
evidence.
WAsmNGToN, March 15.-Thc Re-
publican senators IN caucus tot day