The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-04-28

AN Shoals, while in charge of the
plot of the vessel. II is repor,en
hat she is breaking up.
RICHMOND, Va, April 26.-Mr
Louisa Gallen, one of the oldest and
best knewn ladies Of this city, AL
leader in society during the oldc
lime, died here Sunday morning.
aged S3.years. She was the nice
Of Col. John Mayo, who had yea.
ago built bridge across Jane.
river, which il still called by hi
name. The deceased was
friend of Mrs. Winfield Scott
and was born in New Jersey.
Her maiden name being Patterson
and of family owning land, after
which the city of that name is called
in that state. In 1882, deceased was
to John Allen a well-khown
Scotch merchant of this city. Her
husband after the burning of the
Theater, in 1857, adopted
Edgar Allen Poe, the parents of the
then infant having lost their lives
along with Governor Smith of this
state, and some eighty other citi-
zens. Mrs. Allen was buried to-day
in HOLLYWOOD Cemetery.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-The spe-
cial weather bulletin SAYS the indi-
cations are that the depression, now
central in Ontario, will move north
eastward to the ST. Lawrence Val
lev; that cloudy weather with rain
will prevail in New England to-day,
followed by clearing weather, and
that fair weather will prevail in the
Atlantic states to-day and
tomorrow, preceded by local rains
to-day, and that slightly warmer
and fair weather will prevail to-day
and tomorrow in the Lake region,
preceded by occasional rain in the
eastern portion. The Missouri and
the Mississippi will probably con-
tinue to rise-the latter to reach the
danger line at ST. Louis to-day.
CHARLESTON, April 26.-Hon. M,
p. O'Conner, congressman from
Charleston district, died this morn.
ing of tumor in stomach.
NEW ORLEANS, April 26.-The
Jockey Club, fifth and
last day. Weather cloudy and
warm, A large attendance. Track
heavy.
First race-Cottrill stakes for 5
year old, a dash of one mile and
half, $25 entrance; $50 added. IL
and won by Fellow
Play easily, beating brenda; time,
2:56i. i...,
Second race.--Two-year olds, of
mile; won by Mary Warren, Nicholas
second, Efiic H. third.
Time 105. Pools on track: Mary
Warren $48 Ellie II. 500; Nicholas
Nickelby $l2. Mary Warren won
easily.
Third e.-Consolation purse of
5000, one mile. First, dead heat be-
tween Moscow and Kitty Hawk,
KING Dutchman third, leading Bos-
que Belle, Oak Grove aud Rose.
Time 1:49l. The heat being
run over was won by Moscow by a
length; time 1:50. King Dutch
mans rider was ruled off for pulling
his horse. In the pools on the track
Kitty Hawk sold for $33, Moscow
$50, Bosque Belle $26, King Dutch
man 800 and Rose SO. After a dead
heat they sold as follows: Moscow
$45, Kitty Hawk $40. ,.nlf
Fourth race--Four mile dash, han
dicap, purse $500, won by Lila g.,
Long Sick second and Lord Lyons
third; time S:45. In the pools on
the track Lila G.. sold for 1926 and
the field $40. l. ..t. ....
DANvILLE, Va, April ga mass
meeting of the citizens of Danville.
was held last night. IL was presided
over by Mayor Ayers, and attended
by nearly all the leading and sub
stantial citizens of the place. Reso-
lutions were unanimously passed,
heartily favoring the extension of
the Virginia Midland railway
through North Carolina Pledging
contributions for its construction,
and appointing delegation Of
twelve citizens TO attend the meet
ing of the directors of the proposed
of the railroad, to be held
at Wlnstead, North Carolina. Dan
WAsHINGToN, April 26.-John l..
French, chief clerk Of the contract
Office of the Postofiice Department,
was removed to-day and Henry ID.
Lyman, of Ohio, appointed in his
place. The removal of Mr.. French
is said to be only an additional step
in the department of the plan of the
present administration Of the Post
office Department, looking to an es-.
Enlistment of the contract Office
upon different working basis.
WAsHINGToN, April 26.-About
dozen Republican senator's this
evening signed paper requesting
Chairman Anthony to call a Re-
publican cauchs for tomorrow or
Thursday. The purpose of the
signers is to endeavor to procure
The holding of executive sessions at
an early day TO dispose of at least a
portion of the accumulated BUSH
ness. hH'.l .yru
LoHDoN, April26.---A dispatch from
Berlin TO the Times says another au-
lacous address to the Gar has been
made, issued by the Nihilists, point
ng out that the lndiscriminate exc
tuition Of those concerned in the ab-
Iassinatlon.of Alexander III. has only
Ierved to strengthen the ranks of
he Nihilists by drawing many luke
warm malcontents into the extreme
action of the party. ''"''N
LONDON, April 26.-Fromi early
his morning trains have been ar
living at Wycombe Bridge with
arge numbers Of people, of all class
is, bound for Ifughenden 10 be
present at the obsequies OF Lord
3eaconsfleld. The weather 10 rath-
II showery. The Prince of Wales,
he Duke of Connaught and Prince
the latter bearing q
arge wreath from the Queen, left
at about / O'Clock, the
anne train took the Duke Of Rich
nond, Marquis of Hamilton, aud no
of the late government.
The Marquis of Huntington left
'addington somewhat later. Glad
tone according TO the latest &C
cunts had not gone to Hughenden.
Tags are at half mast, and other
igns of mourning are displayed in
arious towns throughout the coun-
ry.
LONDON, April 26.-Thc London
Tines correspondent of Athens,
lys: That public opinion at Athens
in favor of acceptance of the pro-
osition without needless delay.
he Hdrd, the organ of M. TricoUf,
irongly advocates the tranquil ac-
eptance of the situation, and return
a state of peace as soon as posi-
lie. 4f ~
A great many people who believe,
r profess TO believe, in the glories
{ future state, have been perfect
2 satisfied TO fake the conditions