The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-03-17
NO 30

tended was on Jan. so. On the whole
reception of the prisoners at Dub
lin was not insriritIng. AT meet
ing Of the league yesterday the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted:
WItRREAs, A general Union is
taking place between the Protes-
tants and Catholics in Ulster in the
cause of the league; therefore, be il
ReSOlved, That we earnestly APP
peal 10 the Catholics i'll Ulster to
hold 40 demonstration on st. Pat
rick's day, in order 10 prevent roll
gious discord. Mr.. Dillon said the
men If the county of Derry have
alrea ly consented 10 abandon their
procession.
LONDON, March 9.-John Nally of
Balio, has been arrested on a
charge of melting 10 murder and
acts Of violence. There is great cx-
citement in the neighborhood of
Balla. Kenney, president OF the
Castle Island Land League, and
aussy. son Of a farmer In the same
district, who has lcng been suspect
ed of connection with certain raids
for arms have been arrested under
Lord LenPs warrants and sent TO
Dublin.
LONDON, March 9.-The suspen-
sion of Mr.. O'Dounell in the House
of Commons, last night, was due to
the following reasons: Mr. Finne-
gan having accuse d Treasurer Bench
of beastly believing. the chairman
demanded a withdrawal Of the cX-
preston, and Mr.. Finnegan COM
piled. Mr.. O'Donnell, who had been
among those who protested against
the words being attributed to Mr..
tlnnegan, rose to point Of order,
but the chairman ruled that tho Incl
dent had ended. O'Donnell persisted
| III his attempt TO get hearing,
but the chairman named him, and
Sir VIM. Harcourt, amid loud cries
OF shame bY the Home Rulers,
moved his suspension. The chair
man having left the chair, the
Speaker was sent for. Mr.. Parnell
aud others took exception to the
chalrman's report, on the ground
that he did not name MIR. O'Dennell
by name. Sir VIM. Harcourt asserted
that he heard Mr.. PIayfair use the
words. Mr. O'Donnell, speaker, end
ed the discussion by ruling that no
question Of order could be enter
tained, anl then i'm nediately put
the question that Mr., O'Donnell be
suspended. The motion was adopt
cd by a vote of 148 to 32, and Mr..
| O'DODuell withdrew from the
House. The Home Rulers intend
to raise question of privilege OH
PLAY fair.
| WAsHISGToN. March lo.-SENATE
-lmmo 1lately upon the reasscm-
bling Of the Senate message from
the President was received.
Pendleton Of Ohio, offered a reso-
luton providing for the organiza-
tion of the standing committees of
the Senate.
A resolution was read subject to
the objection raised by Senator An
thony of Rhode Island. After read
ing the resolution Anthony NOV ed
thnt it be printed and lie upon the
table subject to being called up to-
morrow. Agreed to.
Pendleton then offered a resolu-
tion providing for the organization
of select committees which was dis
posed of in similar manner.
On motion of Garland of Arkan-
sas, the Senate went into executive
session. When the doors were re-
opened the Senate at 12:4s p. b. adj
j0urued until tomorrow.
NEW ORLEANS, March 10-The
National Cotton Exchange state
ment, issued to-day, shows the fol-
lowing movement for six months,
ending on the close of February :
Total rail movement overland 707,-
96l bales, decrease from last year Of
1851 bales; overland Shipments
direct to the mills 374,626 bales, a
falling off of 5S,505 bales total
northern spinners taken from all
sources 1924 500 bales : total amount
of this years. crop handled at ports
and overland points Of crossing
during the six months 4,976,S31
bales, increase over last year of 3l1,-
72l ales.
| NASHVILLE, Tenn. March TO-
Tie american has Information that
the Governor has received propo-
sitiou from the bondholders to set
tie the state debt at par for three
pr cent. interest bonds, to run
nine y-nine Years, and the coupons
to hc made receivable for taxes.
The proposition will probably be
sen; TO the Legislature within day
or t,co.
NDW YORK, March 10.-James w.
Sim 1nton, general agent of the New
York associated press, was married
Yesterday to Miss Nary L. Bronson,
daughter of Mrs. and Rev. Dir. Hen
| ry Waldridge, OF Brooklyn. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
DR. Waldridge, at the Emanuel
church of BroOSlyD.
| MILWAUKEE, Wis, March 10
Senator Cameron was nominated FOR
United States Senator on the 44th
ballot in the Republican causus at
Madison.
NASHVILLE, March 10.--The Gov
ernor has respited John Williams,
colored, sentenced to be hung next
Friday for wife, murder until April
9Th.
KANSAS CITY, March 10.-The fire
to-day destroyed part Of the ele-
giant new block of buildings in the
business part of the city. The
buildings destroyed were occupied
by Woodward, Faxon & Co. whole
sale druggists; Kelly. Wells g. Co.,
hardware and Oglesby 81 Co.,
wholesale groceries. Total stock
loss estimated at S245.0G0; insurance,
$4,000; damage to buildings esti-
Il ated $4,000.
| CINCINNATI. March 10. Tho Gin
cinnati Southern Railway Company
has made an increase of stock 10 The
amount of10 per cent. of lis present
stock.
| WASHINGTON, March 10.-The
Senate in executive sessisl this
evening confirmed the nominations
ot Robt. 5. Taylor. of Indiana, 10
le member Of Mississippi Improve
ment Commission.
WAsHTNGToN, March 10-Among
The prominent persons TO which ap-
po.ntments will probably be made
| by the President isitbat Of Commis-
sloner OF Agriculture. Many are
mentioned in connection with this
position. Among which are those OF
DR.. FELTON,, Of Georgia, Mr.. Ladue,
present commissioner, and DR.. Lor-
ing, Of massachusetts. DIR. FELTON,
is said TO have strong support in
the South.
HARRIsONBURG, Va, March TO-
The Baltimore annual conference of
the II. Z. Church South met yester-
day, and was organized in the abb
sence of Bishop McTyierre, by the
election of A. W. Wilson, D. D.,