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J.S.BROWN&CO:
Importer's aiul Wholesale IK-aifini
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English, German & American
II AR D WARE.
Strand, Galveston,Texas.
Weather Croxnontlca.
For the Gulf Statee we are promised
to-day nortbweit wind*, stationary or
riling barometer, and warmer, clear or
partly cloudy weather.
%'catorday'N Commercial .Summary.
Sale* of cittoo yesterday .317 bales ;
prices firmer and offerings light.
Coffee firm ; demand improved. Sales
yesterday 1000 sacks.
Sufjar firmer; sales 75 libds. Molasses
easier; sales 100 bbls. Stocks in flrat
hands light. .
Futures cl ised higher, and quota'.lons
for spot in New York advanced 1 lfid.
Receipts of cotton at all ports yester-
day, 20,071 bales; Saturday previous,
35,347 ; corresponding Saturday last year,
3(5,338 bales.
Bullion withdrawn from the Bank of
England, on balance yesterday, £108,000.
The excess in the visible supply of cot
ton over came date last year is 5005,
against 85G0 last week.
Liverpool cotton market firm for boih
spot and arrivals.
Kite for money on call in New \ork
yesterday C percent, (iold closed at 114!'
Kate for carrying gold 4 per cent.
. Cjtton active in New Orleans, at ad-
vanced quotations.
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ok ttih
New Constitution
(in pamphlet fobm.)
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1'ustage to be prepaid, 1J cents per
copy ; single copies, 2 cents.
Opposition to the Texas and Pacific
Railroad is not liiely to be confined to
the North and Kaat. As indicated by
the anonymous note to Gov. Kellogg,
published 'bis morning, a strong cotn-
binatiop t0 defeat the procurement of
jr,,^p.oment aid iniy be expected to ev'
j n-e from San Francisco. The "
prominent in California poli'^8! B0W
gone East under a promise *,'le
fornia United States twatorahip, pro-
vided be will defeat ,ny measure, etc.,
is perhaps that wil' politician, ex-Senator
VVm. M. CJwin He wants to go back
to the Senate Rnd being a notf d Bchemer,
he will my10 a good man for the friendB
of a S -ithem trans-continental road to
wato*, should he be seen around the
gpfonal capitol.
A LITTLE bull has been taking a run
in the Dallas cotton market, and tossed
the Heecy staple higher than the New
York dealers in futures. On Wednesday
a reported advance of one-eighth of a
cut in New York was promptly followed
by an advance of from a half to tbrce-
fourtbs of a cent; and the Ilerald says
the Dallas bulls are actually paying
about three dollars per bale more than
catton is worth in New York. It may be
safely predicted that most of these ani-
mals will soon retire from the cotton
market acd go out to grass, like the an-
cient king who lost his wits. In the
meantime planters and all having cotton
to sell will do well to patronize them as
long as their money holds out.
The President, in his message, refers
at lenghth to the cable monopoly and
combination, but many will not under-
stand the precise facts of the case as re
gtrds the actual charges. The Direct
Company, on its establishment, put the
tariff at a shilling a woid, and so kept it
until there was a break in the cable.
I'pon repairing the damage they placed
tlwir charge at three shillings a word,
initead of one shilling. The Anglo
Anerican Company adopts the same rate.
Tl» original rate of that company was
fou' shillings a word. A London letter
'"•■ie New York World says the Direct
* "'any receives about five thousand
doliaiv% day.
Whek an impartial and intelligent
juror, wbcig not disposed to make ex-
cuses in orOsr (0 escape the duty he is
suuimonid t«» fulfill, is found in any
part of the couia,T| the fact ought to be
mentioned elsewhe»^t fQr the encourage-
ment of others. The uew York Tribune
furnishes a case to the DOint. A man
summoned in the Scanned case, being
asked il he had any •' conscientious scru
pies on the subject of capital punish-
ment," stated "he was sick at the time
and did tot read the papers." Ou lur-
ther inquisition by the lawyers, he ad
mitted that i« did not know what capital
punishment win.
The Riflhmom Enquirer begins to
fear that the genial government will
not appropriate the nnty millions of dol-
lars necessary to cotwtrLct the Kanawha
canal, and s.iys dependence upon the
government for aid in this work is an
idle dream. The EiujuireT wants the
State of Virginia, aided by private enter-
prire, to complete the extension of the
canal to Clifton Forge, where ;its west-
ern terminus will be put in close commu-
nication with the Chesapeake and Ohio
road, and whence it may at some futute
time connect by a double track road, over
or through the mountains with the Kana-
wha river.
Tiiehe will be a grand installation and
regalia, ball given by Hiawatha Encamp-
ment No. 57, I. O. O. F., at Odd Fellows'
Hall, in Ilalletsville, on the evening of
the 31st inst., a complimentary invitation
to which the News hereby acknowledges.
Meesrs. W. II. Tevis, J. E. Lay, Jesse
Green, Wm. Hheley and Wm. Kroschfel
compose the invitation committee.
£ I) t (Sallies ton flmln JXctus.
ESTABLISHED—1842,
GALVESTON. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1875. ^ PRICE—FIVE CENTS.
VOL. XXXIV.-No. 288,
In the United States Senate on Thurs-
day, Senator Maxey, of Texas, presented
a memorial of the Texas Constitutional
Convention, in relation to depredations
upon the people of the Texas frontier by
bands of marauders, organized Vyond
the limits of the State. Referred to the
Couim.ttee on Military Affairs.
The London Standard says tint, in
consequence of the recent conference be-
tween the English and French and com
luanding otlicers of the northern naval
American stations, it is to be hoped all
subsequent interference of the French in
the Newfoundland fisheries is removed
A True Texas Itatlroad Policy.
"Mr. Hancock," says a Washington
dispatch to the New York Tribune,
"is talked of in connection with the
Pacific Railroad Committee. Although
a Texas member, he is understood not
to be in favor of Col. Scott's subsidy
scheme, at least not in its present
form." Among Texans the position
of Judge Hancock is by no means
singular. The present form of this
scheme, it is safe to say, is not such as
to command the unconditional ap-
proval of any intelligent and public-
spirited citizen of Texas. A true
Texas railroad policy would never
consent to having the original
Texas and Pacific Railroad trunk made
a subordinate appendage to exterior
interests, Vinita, New Orleans and
Vicksburg branches, Pennsylvania con-
nections and combinations and the
like. It would never consent that the
bounty of the State, along with the
votes of her delegates,' should be
lavished upon a scheme ingeniously
contrived to switch off trade from her
borders, instead of aiding to build
up her coast and interior cities.
Judge Hancock, it may be supposed,
is not prepared to support Col. Scott's
scheme, unless it is brought into a
shape to do justice to Texas as well as
to Southern interests. Every Texas
delegate can consistently advocate
both national and State aid for the ex-
tension through Texas of the Texas
and Pacific trunk on the 32d parallel.
There is no reason why the whole
Texas delegation should not unite
on this as a naked proposition.
But when it is proposed to
merge this naked proposition with a
complex arrangement for branches and
terminal connection!1, no Texas citizen,
in or out of Congress, having proper
pride and affection for his State, can
be satisfied without provision is made
to secure Texas at least an equal foot-
ing in respect to branches and terminal
connections. . And this Col. Scoffs
scheme, in its present form, does not
pretend to do.
Gltoct and ZLqual Taxation.
How the Democrats in Congress
may "head off" Grant and the Repub-
licans on the question of educated suf-
frage, the question of Church and
State, and the question of specie re-
sumption, has already been suggested
and to some extent elaborated iu these
columns. We shall now proceed to
indicate how they may disconcert the
same adversaries with regard to the
proposition to tax all property equally,
whether church or corporation, allow-
ing no exemptions except for cemeta-
ries, and within prescribed limits for
church edifices. The proposed taxa-
tion would have to be direct and spe-
cific, and that far it would accord with
the present Federal constitution. But
to make it equal for all property with-
out reference to kind, use or location,
so that there should be no partialities
and no invidious discriminations,
is not to be assured without
an amendment repealing the constitu-
tional provision that " direct taxes
shall be apportioned among the several
States * * * according to their
respective numbers." Under this pro-
vision the highest rate of prop-
erty tax might fall upon the
poorest State, if relatively the most
populous. To secure equality of direct
taxation a provision must be added
that the rate shall be uniform
throughout the United States upon
property according to its value. But
much more is wanted to secure equal-
ity of both indirect and direct taxa-
tion. If the Presideut is really desir-
ous of devising a system of taxation
that will operate justly for all inter-
ests, he has shown a singular inadvert-
ence in not proposing an amendment
that would do away forever with
tariff protection. This, as all politi-
cal economists know, is a device by
which a tax is laid upon consumers
of goods, and not returned as rev-
enue to the public treasury, but
turned over as bounty to a favored
class of manufacturers. Such manu-
facturers have enjoyed, under the pro-
tective tariff system, an amount of ex-
emption and of virtual subsidy incal-
culably greater than State and national
laws have allowed to the owners of
church and corporation property. The
Democrats in Congress must be won
derfully dull if they fail to perceive
the opportunity which is afforded
them by the immense imperfection of
the President's plan for equalizing taxa
tion. Let them overlay his plan with
another designed to maintain through-
out the country and in all forms of tax-
tion the broad, fundamental principles
of democratic justice and equality.
This is one of the proceedings by
which they may, and by which, if
equally sagacious and sincere, they
will, establish their party in the confi-
dence and affection of the people, as
truly the party of the paople and for
the people.
Oeokgia begins to grow envious of
the achievements and fame of Ttxas
geologists, and the papers of that grand
old Nouthern State, now falling under
eclipse from the rising star of Terasf
print reports of their scientists to show
that the ancient seat of empire of the
Cherokecs has still tome undeveloped
resources, besides those hidden upder
her ancient mounds. Ilore is one of
tbem from the Athens Georgian :
Billy's Island, Okefenokee Swamp, )
November 12,1875. f
Dear Doctor—I send by express i
bundle of cane from this place—Camp
Lee.
Have secured a b'g alligator, 11 feet
long, for the geological survey; also,
swamp muck and hammock soil. I am
getting speciments of wood; cabbage
palm and red bay grow here.
We camped on Floyd's Islands under
fiuo iive oak and magnolias. Splendid
cypress and pine timber. Fish and game
abundant. Potatots grow splendidly
Corn first rate. In bas'e, yours,
Geo. Little, State Geologist.
'J'hE largest vote, for State officers ever
caat in Texas was in 187J*, when Richard
• Vki-> received 10li,2!!l and E. J. Davis
5;{.2!)0, for Governor, making % total vote
of 15(1,571. The vote at the coming elec
ti'.n will doubtletH reach two hundred
thousand.
1 KNNEKSKK id receiving $30,000, and
Georgia about $10,000 a year, for their
respective convict labor. New York is
taxed at the rate of forty-nine cents a
day for the support of each convict in
her three large prisons.
Tin' Austin Statesman says :
Col. Hobby, the feli citous wrilei unci
• xcellent gentleman, who would do
honor to any position iu which taet.i kikI
intelligence au l ability would do honor
to Texas, is commonly talked about au a
candidate for the United States Senate.
The .Iudl<-.l*ry In the New Consti-
tution.
One of the chief objections to the
present judicial system of Texas has
been its great expense and its failure
to dispose of business. The con-
vention endeavored to provide a sys-
tem ample for the dispatch of busi-
ness and yet inexpensive. It is a
complicated scheme which, it is hardly
worth while to say, can not be appre-
ciated or properly judged until it has
been tried. A sufficiency of courts,
and a comprehensiveness of jurisdic-
tion are intended, and cheapness is
absolutely secured in the sense of pub-
lic expenditure. The compensation of
all officials ir. this department to be
paid by the State is comparatively
small in the aggregate. Litigants and
the unfortunate heirs of estates pay
nearly all the expenses of the inferior
courts. The tendency of public policy
in Texas has al<vays been to protect
the debtor, to the aggravation
and disgust of the creditor class.
The courts are bound to enforce
this policy. Exemptions from forced
sale are always construed by the courts
liberally toward the debtor. The cred-
itor, noticing this unreasonable policy,
and the delay and vexations of litiga-
tion in courts where the dockets are
crowded and business generally one to
three terms in arrears, has only been
drawn into this final resort after mak-
ing concussions which are contemptu-
ously declined by the favored debtor.
The convention's scheme, by the elec-
tion of all judges, renders the courts
more than ever subject to popular im-
pressions, which usually take the di-
rection of indulgence to the defend-
ants. Then the courts liavinij jurisdic-
tion of probate matters must prey upon
the estates of deceased persons and
minors, or be without remuneration
for their arduous services. These
objections, and the fact that
the system is ponderous and
opp^iently complicated, form the sta-
ple of adverse criticism upon the new
system. There were delegates who
thought that any system would be ex-
pensive, and that, however costly, if
a great and adequate one could be de-
vised, the convention should adopt it.
This same position was taken with
reference to all other departments of
government by the same delegates.
They would have provided a school
system costing more than double the
present aggregate cost of the State
government, an immigration bureau
grand and elaborate, and such munifi-
cent aid to works of internal improve-
ment that a railway should pass every
man's door, and irrigating canals in-
tersect every man's field, to say nothing
;f ten thousand dollar salaries for
governors and judges. This class of
men were not usually elected
y taxpayers. So few were the
advocates of the system of
selecting judges by appointment, and
so overwhelming the number favoring
elections, that not a single argument
upon that question was made on the
floor of the convention that attracted
moment's "attention. The elective
system was demanded by the people,
and can not be criticised as a feature
for which the convention is responsi-
ble. Additional facilities for the
transaction of business involve ad-
ditional courts, and a more or less
complicated system of judiciary. This
the convention has proposed, and if
the facilities provided do not secure
greater dispatch of business, the fault
will probably be fotyid in the mode of
selecting the judges and in their com-
pensation failing to secure the proper
men, or it will be found in clothing
inferior tribunals with jurisdiction
over important and difficult questions
which, in the light of history and in
accordance with experience, should be
adjudicated by high and capable tri-
bunals, unless justice is to become a
farce and law a glorious uncertainty.
If the fault is in the selection or com-
pensation of judges, that programme
had been decided upon by the people,
and it could not be otherwise, nor can
it be otherwise until experience proves
it impolitic, and those responsible for
it elect of their own accord to change
it. But if the fault is in clothing a
jastice of the peace with power to
quash an indictment presented by a
grand jury, under the direction of a
higher court, and written by a district
attorney, or conferring any other
authority incompatible with the dignity
and average ability of this class of
functionaries, the convention has to
that extent blundered. If the juris-
diction of the courts presided over by
county judges does not, upon experi-
ment, work equal and exact justice,
the Legislature has power, by local or
general law, to change it. An eco-
nomical administration of justice was
demanded by tax-payers, and a system
by which additional facilities for dis-
posing of causes by litigants, and an
opportunity to select their own judges
by the people who vote. These de-
mands have been met, and if there is
any insuperable objection to the sys
tam embodying them, it will be found
in the endeavor to harmonise inconi
patible requirements.
CALYERT.
Election of Delegates to the State
Convention—Robertson County
Instructs for Wot. Coke.
[Special to the Galveston News.]
Calvekt, Dec. 11,1875.
The County Convention met here to-
day, and nominated ten delegates to rep-
resent Robertson county in the State
Convention. A resolution was introduced
indorsing the past official conduct of Gov.
Coke, and instructing the delegates to
cast the first ballot for Coke. After con-
siderable discussion, the resolution was
made unanimous. There was great in-
terest manifested, and, doubtless, the
new constitution will be ratified in this
county by an overwhelming majority.
SEYEN NEGROES KILLED.
Another Bloody Riot In Itllsalaslppl
A Serious Outbreak Springing from
a Trivial Cause.
Vicksbuho, Dec. 10—A riot is reported
at Rolling Fork, thirty five miles above
here, growing out of an attempt of the
negroes to rescue one of their nnmber
who had been arrested. Seven negroes,
including two of the leaders, were
killed.
Origin of the Trouble.
Memphis, Dec. 11.—The origin of the
riot at Rolling Fork, Issaquena county,
Miss., on Saturday night, November 27,
waa as follows: A party of negroes as-
sembled at the village and were drinking
and carousing. One of them pushed
against a youth, whom he met in the
street, using rough language at the same
time. The youth' drew a knife and in-
flicted a scalp wound. The negro tied to
a store for safety, and, becoming very
much excited, vowed vengeance. To
prevent this a warrant was obtained for
the youth, charging him with assault
with intent to kill, but before it could be
served the negroes broke into a store and
beat the young lad severely with a crow-
bar.
Finally one of the party shot the boy
in the thigh, and at the report of the
pistol ran ; but the whites began to as-
semble, and fearing a general riot, pur-
sued and captured ten of the negroes.
They put them in a store-house and
placed a guard over them.
During the night one of the guards,
not on duty, came out on a porch with a
gun on his shoulder, and was ordered
away by a sentinel on duty. As he
turned, his gun, which was cocked,
struck a window and was discharged.
The negro prisoners, thinking they were
being fired on, stampeded, and the guard
opened up
An Indiscriminate Firing,
wounding two of their own number and
two negroes, all slightly, but the prison-
ers escaped.
Oa Sunday the most intense excite-
ment prevailed there, as it was learned
that Noah Parker and Arthur Brooks,
two notorious negroes, were trying to
organize the negroe9 for an assault on
the place, and the whites were organized
under the Rev. Mr. Ball, a Baptist min-
ister, who arrested Brooks and Parker,
and in the attempt to rescue them the
recounter reported last ni^bt occurred.
The Augusta (Georgia) Constitutional-
ist, after speaking of the suit gained in
the Supreme Court of the United Sthtt
by the Union Pacific Railroad Company
against the government, remarks :
With this decision and its results be
fore them, immense wiil be the hardi
hood of a Democratic llouse of Repre-
sentatives if the members thereof in-
considerately rush through the Texas
aud Pacific scheme. We should like to
see a Southern road built, without peril
either to the government or the people,
but if the favoring of such a prospect
bids fair to demolish the hopes of the
Democratic party in 187<i, it had better
be let severely alone. For the past ten
years, just when victory seemed most
promising, the Democratic party has, by
some rash act, to use a common hut vig
orous expression, " thrown the fat into
the lire." From present appearances,
this Southern Pacific Railway job, under
existing auspices, is full of peril to the
best hopes of the Democracy.
National Cookery Rook.
Mrp. M.J. Young,of Houston,has been
appointed member of the Women's Cen-
tennial Executive Committee for Texas,
aud requests contributions to the Na-
tional Cookery Book, to be issued under
the auspices of the committee to which
she belongs. Tho object is beat set forth
in the following exuacts from the circu-
lar issut u by ihe committee :
It is b -lieved that a valuable and in
teresting b ok of receipts cin be com-
piled for this national occasion.
No receipt will be considered too home
ly, if characteristic of the country.
Our aim is to give the true savor of
American life in all its varieties.
Personal.
Miss Meigs, daughter of the American
General, is paid to bo the belle of Berlin.
Mr. Thomas Ball has been selected to
make a statute of Senator Sumner for
the city of Boston.
Dooms, Jr., has finished a play entitled
" The Foreign Woman." It will be pro-
duced in Paris about the middle of Janu-
ary.
Senator Jones, of Nevada has put his
finger into the journalistic pie. He has
bought the San Francisco Post.
It was the fall received on the s'age at
the Academy of Music, in Indianapolis,
that brought about the illness and death
of Susan Denin.
A memorial has been presented to the
King of Bavaria by the Archbishops
and Bishops of the kingdom, praying
for the retention of monastic institu
tions.
In Toledo they are discussing the
propr ly of a gentleman's kissing a
lady at tli-i depot. In Brooklyn it dt
pel:ds a g >od deal upon wheie her hus
band is.
THE TURF.
Opening
Day of the New Orleans
Jockey Club.
Three Kaces, In which Oxmore, Me-
d ator and Graham Were
the IVinners.
New Orleans, Dec. 11.—This is the
first day of the Louisiana Jocky Club
Fall Meeting. Weather clear and cool
and track heavy. Attendance light.
Fir it Race—Two miles over eight
hurdles ; club purse $400 ; $300 to first;
$75 to second, and $25 to third. Won
easily by Atmore, beating Laura, Tom
Leathers, Jas. H., Port Leonard and
Duroc. Time—4:12^. Port Leonard fell
at the second hurdle, and Duroc at the
fourth.
In the pools Port Leonard was the fa-
vorite at $20 against the field at $75.
Second Race—Slocomb stakes, for
colts and fillies two years old, $25 en-
trance with $500 added ; second horse
$100; third $50—one mile. Fifteen
nominations. Six started. Won by Me-
diator, Malmizetic second and Ashby
third, beating Crab Orchard, Harry Ed-
wards and Amanda Warren. After half
a dczen false startB they got off with
Amanda Warren in the lead, which she
kept to the half mile, when she ran into
the fence and threw her rider, Mediator
going to the front and winning easily.
Time—1:53^.
In poolB on the track Crab Orchard
and Ashby $80, Malmizetic $55, Media-
tor $35 and tne field $16.
Third Race—Club purse $400, all
ages, $325 to first horse and $75 to the
second. After many false attempts, they
finally started, with Geo. Graham in the
lead, Kilburn second. All bunched at
the quarter, Volcano going to the front on
entering the last quarter, and winning
the first heat. The second and third
heats were won by Graham, holding the
lead from the start to the finish. Sum-
mary :
Volcano 1 5 2
Graham 5 1 1
Kilburn . 3 3 Kuled out.
Puss Broadnax 2 4 •' "
Coriander ......4 2 •• *4
Van Dyke Distanced.
Geo. Rice Distanced.
Time—1.51X, 1.52, 2.27.
After the second heat, Volcano ap-
peared disabled, but entered the third
and sated second money.
In the pools. Coriander $50, Gov. Gra-
ham $44, Kilburn $24, field $30. The
favorites were beaten in every race.
MARINE.
Accident on the Chesapeake.
Baltimore, Dec. 11.—The steamship
King Ricfeard, of the King Line, yester-
day ran aground twelve miles below the
city. The head of her condenser was
blown off, and she had to be towed back
for repairs.
Baltimore, Dec. 11—The mail on the
King Richard was a large one., consisting
of twenty-two bags from New York atd
five from Baltimore and Philadelphia.
Messrs. C. Morton, Stuart & Co., agents
for the line, state that steamer will most
probably be repaired and ready to Bail
by Wednesday noon.
L'Amerlqne Considered Safe.
The General Trans-Atlantic Steamship
Company state that the Amerique was
about five hundred miles from Brest
when spoken by the Koln. Among the
passengers who were transferred to the
steamer China were L. H. and A. Brade-
auer, of Philadelphia. Fifty-three cabin
and seventy-five steerage passengers re-
mained on board the Amerique. No fears
are entertained for l'Amerique's safety.
Arrivals, Departures, Etc.
New York, Dec. 10.—Arrived out—
Abyssinia. Homeward—Sarah M. Smith,
New Orleans; Tilde, New Orleans ;
John Ranois, Savannah ; St. Albion, New'
Orleans.
New York, Dec. 11.—Arrived, Egbert,
Claribel, City of Richmond. Arrived
outside, schooner Hortense, from Charles
ton. The Revel is stranded at Toreka,
Sweden.
CRIMINALITIES.
murdered and Robbed.
New Brunswick, N. J., Dec. 11.—Dr
( has. Dunham, a prominent physician of
this place, was murdered and robbed and
his body thrown into the canal on Thurs-
day night last.
Fatally Burned.
Baltimore, Dec. 11.—Mrs. Mary Mc
Manus, aged 27, was fatally burned in
consequence of a lamp explosion.
CASUALTIES.
Fires.
Bridgeport, Conn., Dec. 10.—A cop-
per mill of the Ansoria Brass and Cop
pur Company, at Ansoria, burned this
morning. I/oss, $20,000. •
fatal Collision.
Watkkville, Me., Dec. 11.—A Bay
train ran into a band car on the Central
Road, killing two persons.
OWING TO WHISKY.
The Dismissal of Special Coun-
sel Henderson.
To Palliate Wlitcli Act Picrre-
I>out Uses tlie Wires.
But In Its Best Light tlie Thing
Has a Bad Look.
Fnbllc Opinion Stirred from Its
Dentils, aud Grant and the Cabi-
net Kvldently EJterclsed.
Babcock Balled.
Chicago, Dec. 11.—Gen. Babcock gave
$7000 bail for his appearance in St.
Louis.
Who'll Succeed Hendorson.
Washington, Dec. 11.—The appoint-
ment of special counsel to assist in the
whisky prosecutions, vice Gen. Hender-
son, removed, was tendered to Samuel
T. Glover, E-q., of St. Louis, but that
gentleman declines acting for the gov-
ernment.
The Associated Press Idau In-
spired.
The statement made in the following
paragraph is derived altogether from
conversations with cabinet officers and
the President, and is an official view of
the circumstances recently happening in
connection with the whisky frauds trials:
Up to a very late hour this afternoon
No Appointment or Special Counsel
to fill the vacancy occasioned by the re-
moval of Gen. Henderson, had been sanc-
tioned by the government. The United
States Attorney at St. Louis this after-,
noon forwarded the name of an eminent
lawyer for the position, but his designa-
tion awaits the approval of the depart-
ment, which can not be obtained till after
a conference between the President, the
Secretary of the Treasury and the Attor-
ney General. This will probably take
place to morrow, and the result will be
promptly telegraphed to St. Louis.
While, according to the telegram of
yesterday from the Attorney General to
the government attorney at St. Louis,
the selection of Bpecial counsel was re-
ferred to him, the nomination of Mr.
Glover was suggested on account of a
high estimate of the ability of that gen-
tleman held in the department of jus-
tice, and there was some disappointment
that other matters prevented the accept-
ance of the office tendered.
8. X. Clover's Declination.
The telegram from Mr. Glover, re-
ceived to day by the Attorney General'
reads as follows: " Conflicting profes-
sional engagements prevent my accept-
ing your appointment. I h^ve written.''
" In a Horn !"
The wishes of the Department of Jus-
tic" in this particular are but to one
point, and that is the selection of coun-
sel, who shall be equally fair and fear-
less in the discharge of his official func-
tions and in the expression of the views
of the President, Secretary Bristow and
the Attorney General entirely accord,
with the additional inclination, should
lawyers of equal eminence be present-
ed for appointment to the responsible
office, they would rather have a gentle-
min of different political opinions from
the administration, than one politically
in accord with the President.
Attorney General Pierrepont, in con-
versation this eveniDg upon the subject
of these prosecutions, was ardent in his
demand for counsel who should be fear-
less in the discharge of duties attending
his office, and would not be satisfied
with anything short of the most vigorous
and impartial prosecution of the work
intrusted by the government to his
hands.
Oil that Will Do No Good.
Upon the topic of the determination
reached in the Cabinet meeting yester-
day, to dispense with the services of Mr.
Henderson, there is a free and unreserved
expression of opinion in the highest
official quarters, and members of the
Cabinet say that the vigor of that coun-
selor, in pressing to the utmost his pros-
ecutions of offenders receives nothing
but indorsement. The construction of
certain parts of the language in his
speech in the Avery trial was that it is
personally offensive to the Piesident and
unwarranted by any circumstance aris-
ing in the trial This opinion is declared
to be general among the Cabinet officers ;
and Secretary Bristow who, it had been
intimated, might not be spared to
acquiesce in the determination to dis-
pense with Gen. Henderson's services,
did so as heartily as any of the members
of the Cabinet.
Kelatlons of Grant aud Henderson.
The statement may be made on proper
authority that, when the Attorney Gene-
ral presented at the outset of these
frauds the name of General Hender-
son as special counsel to assist the United
States Attorney in the conduct of the
cases on behalf of the government, Ju<?ge
Pierrepont was not aware of any differ-
ences of past origin that still remained be-
tween the President and Gen. Henderson,
and when at a late period in the trial the
Attorney General interrogated the Presi-
dent as to why he had concealed the
fact of any hostility existing, the Presi-
dent replied he had but one object in the
selection of any party to represent the
government in the matter, and that was
fearless attention to the duties requisite
to the office.
There is very, little comment on the
action of
The Court of Inquiry
in not at present pursuing the investiga
tion for which it was organized. This,
in the highest judicial circles, is consid-
ered perfectly proper, and the feeling
here is in entire harmony with the ac-
tion of the Court of Inquiry, which will
be acquiesced in by the War Depart-
ment.
Public Sentiment Aroused.
There is here and elsewhere gene-
ral and very animated conversation on
the last results of the trials, with varied
comment on the discharge of the special
counsel.
The Attornev General has unhesitat-
ingly fciven his opinion in regard to the
dismissal of Mr. Henderson from further
conduct of the case, and says that
Mr. Bristow,
in this, aB in other matters, fully concurs
with him as to the propriety of the action
taken by the government.
Several joint telegrams, signed by
both Judge Pierrepont and Secretary
Bristow, have recently been sent to St.
Lnuis, referring to the pending trials.
The subject of the indictment of Gen.
Babcock has had little attention here to-
day, in comparison with the change of
counsel in St. Louis.
Talk of Congress Taklnx a Hand,
It is intimated in official quarters, in
response to the suggestion, that it is pos-
sible that the House of Representatives
may be disposed to investigate the cir-
cumstance attending the trials, but every
act on the part of the government will
bear the fullest examination, and an in
vrstlgation by direction of Congress
would be far from unwelcome.
There is the widest comment on the
trial in all quarters, and outside of high
official circles, a great variety of senti-
ment is expressed on the removal of
Henderson.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Tflo Atlanta Fn'lurc.
Atlanta, Dec. 11.—At dark Edwards,
of West, Edwards & Co., delivered the
books, assets, etc., to the receiver, under
the order of Judge Hopkins, of iho Supe
rior Court.
West and Briscoe were released from
jail.
A creditors' meeting is now consider-
in™ a proposition for compromiso.
The Rroken <!ahle.
New York, Dec. 11.—The break in the
direct cable is in fifty to seventy fathoms
of water. Faraday will come from Lon
den to repair it.
Arrival of Monitors.
Norfolk, Dec. 11.—Tha monitors Pa
aaic,,Nan tucket and Wyandotte, arrived
to-day iu tow of the United Siates Bteam-
eri Tr.llapooaa, Dispatch, Alert and llu
rcn.
Fllrrm of a Treasiir-r.
S-'ratooa, Dec. 11—lE^-Traasurer
Mann has suddenly disappeared from
Ballaton, and it is thought that he has
fled. *
Pork Paekluic.
Cincinniti, Dec. 11.—The slaughter of
hogs this season is 239,374 against 253,-
04 5 last season. '
Canal Closed.
Mn.PORD, Pa., Dec. 11.—Navigation of
Delaware and Lehigh canal closed to-
day.
Specie Shipments.
[ New York, Dec. 11.—$320,003 specie
»shipped during the week.
WASHINGTON.
A Torchlight Procession and Sere-
nade to bpeaker Kerr.
Speaker Kerr Serenaded.
Washington, Dec. 11.—The Demo-
cratic Jackson Association and the
Metropolitan Democratic Club formed in
torchlight procession to-night, and, pro-
ceeding to the Willard Hotel, serenaded
Speaker Kerr, who spoke as follows :
A Speech Worthy of the President.
Gentlemen—It would be very improper
for me to-night to do more, in the present
state of my health, than simply in a few
words to express to you the great gratifi-
cation I have of receiving at your hands
this evidence of respect and appreciation,
and to express to you my acknowledg-
ment for the courtesy you have mani-
fested in extending to me this very cor-
dial reception. I beg you to accept my
thanks and excuse me from saying any-
thing more than bid you all good night.
Speaker Kerr retired wi h cheers and
music.
Otlier;Congressmen Serenaded.
Senator Wallace.of Pennsylvania, was
then introduced, and said : " The Forty-
fourth Congress had now been intrusted
to the Democracy. It "was for them to
prove their ability to lessen the burden
of the oppressed and overtaxtd people,
stop the leaks and to punish wrongdoers.
Economy must mark every act and the
government be administered for the
benefit of all sections. The De-
mocracy is about to enter upon their
trial, the people themselves the judges
it was for the Democrats in Congress to
/Tove their fitness for the high places to
which they were called. They must be
governed by statesmanship deep and
wide enough to cover every section and
the great interests of all, and judgment
and dircretion must mark their pattiway.
Senators English, Thurman and Ste-
venson, and Representative Cox were
also serenaded, and respectively acknowl-
edged the compliment in brief remarks.
The Indian Burean.
Washington, Dec. 11.—Hon. John Q
Smith assumed charge of the Indian
Bureau.
Conkllns's Geneva Award Bill.
The bill introduced in the Senate on
Tuesday by Conkling to repeal the
twelfth section of the act organizing the
court to distribute the Geneva award so
as to allow insurance companies to par-
ticipate in that award, is not intended to
allow the claims of foreign companies.
When the bill organizing the court was
being perfected by the Senate Judiciary
Committee two years ago, one of the
reasons urged for inserting the twelfth
section excluding insurance companies,
was, that the stockholders of many of
our companies were foreigners, and it
would not be proper to allow tbem the
benefit of the award.
Bank Statemen*.
The following is the bank statement :
Loans decrease, two and five-eighth mil-
lions ; specie increase, one and three-
eighth millions ; legal tenders, decrease?
two and three-eighth millions ; deposits
decrease three and seven-eighths mil-
lions; reserved decrease, $53,000.
FOREIGN.
Terrible Explosion at a Hanoverian
Port,
With Frightful Results to Life
and Property.
The Spanish Press of Cuba on Pre-
sident Grant's Message.
A Ghastly Revelation in South
America.
impression generally prevailB that these
bones belong to victims of the Inquisi-
tion. They appear to be from one hun-
dred and fifty to two hundred years old,
and from the appearance lead
to the belief that the bodies were
thrown into the opening between the
walls. All the skeletons appear clothed.
Germany.
a disastrous explosion at ekemek-
hafen.
New York, Dec. 10.—Messrs. Oelrichs
Co., agents of the North German
Lloyds in this city, have received
the following dispatch from the
company's office in Bremen: A great
explosion has occurred at Bremerhafen
of a case of dynamite on the quay, be-
longing to a passenger's baggage. Many
lives were lost. The steamer Mosel is
slightly damaged, but we expect to sail
her to-morrow. It is not yet known
whether the killed and wounded were
passengers by the steamer.
different cause assigned.
Bremen, Dec. 10.—The North-German
Lloyds have received the following tele-
gram from Bremer-Hiven, December
11th: After the steamship Mosel bad
embarked her passengers for New
York to-day, in the outer port,
the boiler of the teg boat Simp-
son, lying opposite, exploded, kill-
ing five persons and wounding many.
The Mosel was so badly damaged she
can not sail. The Mosel was to have
taken the passengers of the ill-fated
Deutschland at the same time.
Later.—It is now certain that the
explosion waa of a case of dynamite be-
longing to the personal baggage of a
passenger. But few details have been
received. It is presumed the actual
passengers Buffered but little, and that
the fatalities were chit fly among those
accompanying passengers to the quiy.
Bremen, Dec. 11.—It is supposed that
a case of dynamite was being smuggled.
About twenty passengers were killed.
The steamer suffered no damage, be-
cause she was some distance fioai the
explosion.
France.
tribute to america's goddess.
Paris Dec. 10.—The municipality of
Paris voted a subscription of 2000
francs to the fund for a continental
statue to liberty in New York harbor.
Spain.
reinforcements for cuba.
Madrid, Dec. 10.—Fifteen thousand
recruits leave Cadiz for Cuba on the 15th
Turkey.
proposals amended.
Vienna, Dec. 10.—The proposals of
the three northern powers regarding
Turkish reforms, have been amended in
accordance with the views definitely
agreed to.
TnE austro—russian regulations.
London, Dec. 11.—A Berlin dispatch
to the Times says the Austro-Russian
regulations, regarding Turkey, contem-
plate the establishment of equality be-
tween the Christians and Turks. The
Embassadors of the Powers are to be
granted information in regard to any
measures projected by the Porte, so as to
be able to influence its decision. Russia
will no longer object to the plan of re-
form, if the Porte consents to it.
Cnha.
comments on toe president's mes
saoe.
Havana, Dec; 11.—The Yoc de Cuba,
commenting on that part of the Presi
dent's message which relates to Cuba
says: Gen. Grant's language seems to
have been chosen to wound the suscepti
bilities of Spaniards. He seems to like
playing with fire. He does not know
the temperament of Spaniards any more
than Napoleon.
The Diario censures the tone of the
message, which was published while
negotiations were pending between the
United States and Spain. It praises
faintly the President's refusal to ac-
knowledge the Cuban insurgents as
belligerents, and says that the part of the
message relating to Spain is studiously
obscure.
Finally the Diario, at the conclusion
of two columns and a half of criticism
says: " We beiieve General Grant has
disgusted theinsujgentBand has wounded
Spainish pride in his unfounded asser-
tions. His entire message is contrary to
the spirit of the American people, who
eminently desire peace, and has satisfied
no one.
South America.
Panama, Dec. 2.—The political tem-
pest in Columbia has in a measure
ceased.
Private letters from G uayaquil speak
of the expolaion of the Jesuits from that
%)untry by popular demonstration.
The financial outlook is gloomy, and
the government and banks may be Baid
to be virtually bankrupt.
A great fire occurred at Malabergo.
dry bones.
The Opinion Nationalc, of Lima, pub
lishes a story that an immense quantity
of humau remains have been taken from
the walls of old San Andres hospital
Between four and five thousand skele
tons are s.iid to have been discovered.
The San Andres Hospital was built in
1557.
The South Pacific Times, quoting the
story of the Opinion Nationalc, says the
HAVING ONE OF THE LARGEST
Stocks in the South,
We offer extra inducement3 to the Interior
buyer in the following lines of goods:
HARDWARE, TINWARE,
SADDLERY, WOODENWARE,
WAGON AND RUGGY TIMRER,
IRON AND STEEL.
J.S.BROWN&GO.
STRAND, GALVESTON, TEXAS.
blackmail.
Exposure of a Most Nefarious
Plot
A Ca; e Wherein the Hub Challenges
Comparison.
Boston, Dec. 11.—A remarkable " at
tempt to blackmail F. Geldowsky, one
of the largest furniture dealers here, lias
culminated 1:1 the exposure of a plot and
the arrest of Ezra T. Goodwin, private
detective, and the chief conspirator.
Goodwin induced a former employe of
Geldowsky to- swear that^ the
latter hired him to set his fac-
tory on fire in 1871, in or
der to defraud insurance companies.
Goodwin claimed to represent the com-
panies, and, armed with the false alfida
vit, demanded $42,000 of Geldowsky, or
exposure and arrest. The latter secured
the services of detectives aud, ostensibly
agreeing to pay a portion of the black-
mail, entrapped Goodwin into a room of
a hotel, where he was arrested, lie is
now in jail in default of $o000 bail
Wm. Fagg, who made a false affidavit,
is also arrested. He came from Florida
in order to carry out the scheme.
political.
Tke Kepubllcait National Com-
mittee.
New York, Dec. 11.—To morrow's
Times will contain the following :
Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York, Dec. 11.
—The Republican National Committee
will meet on Thursday, Jan. 13, at 10
a. m , at the Arlington Hotel, Washing-
ton, for the purpose of fixing the time
and place lor holding the next Repub-
lican National Convention for the nom-
ination of President and Vice President.
E. D. Morgan, Chairman.
Wm. E. Chandler, Secretary.
Virginia Senatorial Election.
Richmond, Dec. 11.—To-day there were
four ineffectual ballots, Goode leading
each trial. Another session to-night.
Later—Two more ballots this even-
ing, making fourteen in all. The last
ballot stood : Goode, 44; JohnBton, 43;
J. R. Buckner, 36. Adjourned to Mon-
day.
The filibustering will probably bs
continued till Tuesday, when the vote
for United States Senator wiil be taken,
in joint session of the General Assembly,
as required by law.
The name of State Senator John W.
Daniels was presented to the caucus to-
day, but was immediately withdrawn.
It is evidently the intention of his friends
to keep him back for the closing contest
He is very strong, and wiil make a good
run.
For 1'. S. Senator.
Richmond, Dec. 10.—Sixth ballot last
night: Johnson, 42; Goode, 47 ; Stuart,
47. Adjourned until 9 o'clock this morn-
ing.
markets.
Financial.
foreign.
London, Dec. 11—Noon.—Eri« 15lg.
Paris, December 11.—Rentes 60f. 45c.
domestic.
New Orleans, December 11—Evening.—
Gold 114. bight Exchange per cent dis-
count. Sterling, bank 551X-
New York, December 10.—10 a. m.—Gold
opened at 114#.
New York, December 11—Noon.—Stocks
dull bur steady. Money 4 per cent. Gold
114%. Exchange, long 484#, short 488#- Gov-
ernments dull. State bonds steady, except
Louisianas, which are lower.
New York, December 11—Evening.—Money
active at t> per cent, sterling steady at 484#.
Gold at Arm 114#@114?,' Governments dull
but strong; new os 117%. State bonds dull
and nominal.
Stocks closed dull but steady. New York
Central, 105%; Erie, 10%: Lake Shore, 61%;
Illinois Central .Pittsburg, 90; North-
western, 39%; Northwestern preferred, 5(5#;
Rock Island 104%.
sub treasury report.
The Sub-Treasnry balances are: Gold, $12,-
422,707; currency, $41,523,016. The Sub-Treas
urer paid out $5,000 on account of interest
and §1:36,000 for bonds. Customs receipts
$143,000.
Domestic Cotton Markets.
New Orleans, December 11.—Cotton—De-
mand active at an advance of %@%c. Sales
!0.300 bales. Ordinary 10#c; Wood Ordinary
11c; Low Middling ll%c; Middling 12%c.
Stock 198,603 bales.
Mobile, December 11.—Cotton active and
firm. Sales 3500 bales. Good Ordinary ll%c;
Low Middling 12c; Middling 12#c. Stock 49,-
683 bales.
Savannah, Dec. 11.—Cotton firm. Sales
3011 bales. Good Ordinary ll&c; Low Mid-
dling 12ijfc; Middling 12%c. StocK 81,813 bales.
Charleston, Dec. 11 —cotton quiet. Sales
•20C0 bales. Good Ordinary ll%c; Low Mid-
dling 12#c; Middling|12%c. Stocs 64,104.
Wilmington, Dec. 11.—Cotton firm. Sales
350 bales. Low Middling 12%c; Middling
I2%c. stock 6463 bales.
Norfolk, Dec. 11.—Cotton firm. Middling
12%@l2%c. Sales[ 500 bales. Stock 22,283
bales.
Baltimore, Dec. 12.—Cotton firm. Sales
300 bales. Good Ordinary 12c; Low Middling
12%c; Middling 12%c. Stock 12,379 bales.
Boston, Dec' 11.—Cotton steady. Sales 662
bales. Good Ordinary 12%c; Low Middliug
13%c; Middling 13%c. Stock 7567 bales.
Memphis, Dec. 11.—Cotton firm. Sales 5000
bales. Middling 12%c. Stock 48,971 bales.
Augusta, Dec. 11.—Cotton firm. Sa es? 1100
bales. Middling 12%@12%o. Stock 16,784
bales.
New York, Dec. 11.—Cotton firm at l-16c
advance oa all grades. Sales to exporters
2120; to spinners 180; total 2300 bales. Stock
112,496 bales.
Ordinary ll}£c; Good Ordinary 12%c; Low
Middling 12%c; Middling Uplands 13 5-16c;
Middling Alabama 13 7-16c; Middling Orleans
13#c; Middliug Texas 13#c.
Futures opened firm, ruled strong and
closed higher. Sales ^2,300 bales.
December 13 5-16c; January 13 13 32c; Feb-
ruary 13 19 33c; March 13%c; April 14 l-16c;
May 14 9 32c; June 14#c; July 14 21-32c; Au-
gust 14%c.
Foreign Cotton Markets.
LrvERPOOL,December 11—Cotton—Spot ruled
firm at unchanged quotations. hales 8000
bales; American 33C0; for export and to spec-
ulators 1000
Arrivals firm and unchanged.
Middling Uplands, Low Middling clause:
Oct.-Nov. shipment, 6%d; Nov.-December
shipment, 6%; Dec.-JaDuary shipment, 6%d;
J an.-Feb. shipment, 6 15-l6d; Feb.-Mar. ship-
ment 6 15-16d; Dec. delivery 6%d; Dec.-Jan.
delivery, 6%d; Jan.-Feb delivery 6%d; Feb.
Mar. delivery 6%d; Mar.-Apr. delivery, 6%d.
Havre, Dec. 11.—Cotton—Firmer for bet-
ter grades. Ties Ordinaire 81f; Low Mid-
dling 82f.
Produce.
foreign.
Liverpool, December 11—3.30 p. m.—Tal-
low 48s.
domestic.
Baltimore, Dec. 11.—Noon.—Flour quiet
and steady; Howard street and western
family $5 75@7 25; others unchanged. Wheat
steadv for southern; others dull; Pennsylva-
nia red $1 36(gH 37; Maryland red $1 20@l 45.
Corn—southern dull; western firm; southern
white, old, 70c, new 50@60c; yellow, old, 70c;
new 57®62c.
New York, December if — Noon.—Flour
dull and drooping. Wheat quiet and un-
changed. Corn quiet ani unchanged. Pork
heavy at $21 87%. Lard heavy; steam 13c.
Turpentine quiet at 36%<&37c. Ro#!n dull at
$1 70(gH 77# for strained. Freights quiet.
New Orleans, December 11.—Sugar dull;
common to. good common 5%c; fair t© fully
fair 6%(2>7c; prime 7@7%c; yellow clarified
Freebooters of the Free Zone.
Capt. McNelly'd Itaiil into Mexico.
Authentic Account of His Opera-
tions.
United Slates Hegulars Fire on tlie
Robbers.
8%©9c Molasses firm: centrifugal 25<&38c;
common 30@38c; fair 40©42c: prime 43(&50c;
strictly prime to choice 47@51c. Flour dull;
superfine $4 00; XX $4 25; XXX $1 50<&5 75:
choice and family $6 0P@> 50 Cornmeal—
good stock, but there is no demand; quoted
at $2 60@2 70. Bran in good supply but dull
at9?#c. Corn firmer at 59@»05c. Uats firm at
47@55c. Hay firm; prime $24 00; choice $27.
Pork dull and lower; new mess $21 50. Dry-
salt meats—sales shoulders 8%c; clear rib
sides 10®12c; clear sides 10%@llc. Bacon dull;
no shoulders; sides 13@l3#c. Hams—no
choice sugar-cured; inferior dull at 15(&16e.
Coffee quiet; ordinary to prime 18%®21c.
Whisky—rectified $1 13^1 15.
St. Louis. December 11.--Flour dull but un-
changed. Wheat lower, withlitt'e doing: No.
2 red winter $1 42<&1 42# bid, cash; $1 46 for
Januarj : No. 3 red winter $1 08# cash. Corn
firmer; No. 2 mixed 42#<&43#c cash; 42#<&
43#c December. Oats easier but not quota-
bly lower: No. 2 at 34#c cash; 34c January.
Barley dull but unchanged. Rye steady and
unchangod. Pork dull at $18 62V; 'Lard
quiet and unchanged. Bulk meats steady
and unchanged, with little doiug. [Green
meats steady and firm. Bacon firm but un
changed. Hogs steady and unchanged
Cattle dull but unchanged; little doing and
prices scarcely more than nominal.
Receipts—Flour, 3i,'0'» barrels; wheat., 8000
bushels; corn, 18,000 bushels; oats, 85 bush
eln; barley, 1000 bushels; rye, 100? fcushols
hogs, 5000 head; cattle, 390 head.
New York, December 11—Evening.—Flo'^r
dull and in buyers' favor; common t*> fair
^xtra southern $5 OO^''- 50 go~d t? choico
extra southern $8 45(2,8 75. Wheat irregular
and unsettled: soft and inferior £ull aud de
dining; good to prirao steady with a moder-
ate erpott inquiry; no grade winter red west-
ern. new inspection, $1 33; amber western
$1 33® 1 35. Corn a shade easier for new:
old firmer; 74#(&75c for high mixed and yel-
low western. Cats quiet and unchanged; 44
@48c for mixed western and State. Pork du*l
and easier; 160 bbls new, job lots, at $21 jJ>®
21 80; December held at $21 25, buyers offer-
ing $21 00. Lard heavy; l3e for prime steam.
Coffee dull and nominal Sugar dull Rue
ouiot. Molasses quiet. Turpentine quiet at
3*6#®37c. Rosin quiet at $1 70(§H V7# for
strained. Freights dull; cotton by sail 11-&.;
by steain 3a'<&7-16: grain by sail 8#@9e; by
steam
Senator Sargfnt", of California, has re
Cfiveil from the Grand Master of Mason
the appointment of orator for the eueuiug
year.
Spoeiftl CoiresDondence of the News.l
Brownsville, Dec. 3,1875.
rUItSUIT OK mexican tiiieves.
On the 18th of November Captain L. H.
McNelly, then at Eiiuburgh, in Ilida'go
county, sent, a dispatch to the lieuten-
ant of his command to move as rapidly
as possible to a point Sn the river known
as Las Cuevas, and which enjoys an un-
enviable reputation as the most noted
den of robbers on the Rio Grande fron-
tier. The dispa'ch stated that a detach-
ment of the Eighth regiment United
States cavalry were in hot pursuit of a
band of these robbers and were follow-
ing them to the river. The captain's
small company was then encamped at
the rancho Li lietama, fifty-five miles
from Las Cuevas.
THIEVES KILLED BY UNITED STATES
TROOPS.
The officer in command marched this
distance in six hours, aud found on ar
rival that the robbers, with thiee exc?p.
tions, had made good their escape to
the Land of God and Liberty, crossing
all the stock safely with the exception of
a few which were bogged is tlie mud on
the opposite shore. Two of these three
robbers were killed by the United States
troops, who arrived on the river bank
just as the raiders were leaving the oppo-
site shore, and opened fira upon
them. The other recrossed to recover
one of the stolen horses, which h« had
hidden in the chapparel, was captured by
the troops and delivered to some ranch-
eros for safe keeping, who, recognizing
him as the murderer of Alexander
Movel, (killed near Rio Grande City in
April iast,) suspended him to a tree.
CROSSING THE RIO GRANDE.
On the night of the 18th, at 12 o'clock,
Capt. McNelly crossed the river from
the Loina Alto rancho, opposite Las
Cuevas. The United States troops were
encamped near the crossing. The captain
had with him only about thirty men. It
was coLfidently anticipated that the pas-
sage of the river would be disputed by
the robbers, but owing to a feint made
at a lower crossing the small force of
rangers reached the Mexican shore
without tha knowledge of thfi Mexican
troops, acd waited for the dawn to com-
mence en attack on tie town, which num-
bers about 800 inhabitants, and can easily
turn out 2U0 fighting men, and more,
perhaps, in an emergency.
THE FIRST SKIRMISH.
At dawn the captain moved towards
Las Cuevas, passing the Cucharas rancho
on the route, at which place a slight
skirmish occurred between the robbers
and the State troops. Four Mexicans
were killed here, and the march resumed
for the town, which was now near by. On
arrival, at least three hundred men were
found splendidly foitified in a strong cor-
ral, aud receiving reinforcements, after a
short ski mish, the captain retired to the
river and took position opposite that of
the United Slates forces. About midday
his pickets were driven in, and an attack
made upon him, in which Major Juan
Flores Salinas, an officer of the Rural
Guards, was killed and several wounded.
THE UNITED STATES TROOrSFIRE ON THE
MEXICANS.
The Mexicans retired, pursued by the
rangers for a short distance. The
rangers were assisted by tlie regulars
on the American bank of the river, who
opened a heavy fire on the Mexicans as
they advanced to the charge. Captain
Randlett, of the Eighth Regiment, then
crossed with twenty five men of his
company.
FLAG OF TRUCE.
About 4 P. M. a flag of truce, borne by
Mexican commissioners, appeared, bring-
ing a communication from the com-
mandant of Camargo, and addressed to
the " command&iite of the forces
invading Mexico." This Captain Mc-
Nelly refused to receive, as he
had not invaded the country, but
had crossed to assist the civil authorities
in punishing a band of robbers. It was
then opened by Capt. Randlett, and was
found to contain the following, ia sub
stance: " That if the dt-mand for
the stolen property be made through
the proper channels, the authorities
would assist in regaining all the stock
which could be found. This, to the cap-
tain of the regulars, appeared to ba sat-
isfactory ; to the captain of the State
troops it was not; he knew theBe people,
and that this was only a pretext to gain
time and remove the spoil brought from
the State of Texas to some point where
it would never be heard of. He refused on
his part to enter into any such arrange-
ment, and, afttr some parleying, a sus-
pension of hostilities was agreed to upon
until 9 o'clock tho following morning,
during which interval the Mexicans
would send to Camargo for instructions
from the Presidente of that district.
STOLEN CATTLE RETURNED.
The next njorning the commissioners
of Camargo came down, and after much
palavering, agreed to deliver seventy
bead of the stolen cattle at Camargo on
the following day. This number, it was
said, was all that could possibly be found
out of an original drove of two hundred
and fifty.
UNITED STATES FORCES ORDERED TO
RENDER NO ASSISTANCE TO THE
TEXANS
Major and Brevet Brigadier General
Altxander, U. S. A , had in the mean-
time arrived from Fort Brown, and as-
sumed command. Shortly after, he was
telegraphed to order Capt. Randlett and
all United Statts troops who were with
him, to the American shore, and in case
the Texans were attacked to render them
no assistance. Nothing was left but to
bluff it out;" the rangers immedWtely
threw up intrenchmeuts and made all the
preparation possible for their foea, whose
numbers were row augmented by several
hundred volunteers. Besides these,
regular cavalry from Camargo and Mon-
terey were hastening to Las Cuevas, with
all speed.
CArT. M'HELLY UNDAUNTED.
Capt. McNelly, however, was equal to
the emergency, and insisted not only on
a full restitution of the stolen property
to be found in Mexico, but that he should
have guarantees for the future good con-
duct of the robbers inhabiting Las Cue-
vas. Of course there was no objection to
giving him the guarantees, but there was
to giving him the cattle ; guarantees are
not of much consequence to these people,
but beeves are.
BECROSStNG TIIE RIO GRANDE.
Captain MrNelly also demanded three
horses and a carbine, lost from some of
his mm in the attack at the river. These
demands were finally complied with, and
the rangers returned to the American
bank, with flying colors. The captain
left for Camn'-go the same evening. This
was the point agretd upon for the return
of the beeves,and tln-y were to be on the
bank at ten o'clock precisely the next
dav A detachment of ten men was
sent from the camp of the Texans to re-
ceive them when brought over.
MEXICANS TRY TO EVADE TIIE AGREE-
MENT.
Accordingly all was ready at the hour
appointed, when, miralnle dictu " press-
ing business, very pressing business,
which would admit of no delay, pre
Tented them from complying with the
terms of the agreement." The reply to
this was, that "business is business,'
but there is nothing more pressing at
present than the present. Then they
m-ere brought, but here a new difficulty
aroge the customs officers wanted a
permit before they could be allowed to
return. The bovine captives seemed to
wonder why it was that, crossed to one
shore without a permit, they could not
be recrossed without one, considering,
also, thfct they were returning to their
lawful owners. The argument with the
gentlemen of the customs was soon over.
The click of carbine levers, as the car-
tridges were placed in the chambers,
settled the question for these zealous
guardians of their country's revenue,
and brought convic ion when other argu-
ments would have bm n of no avail.
THE STOLEN CATTLE
About three-fourths of the recovered
animals were found lo be the propeity
of Captain Richard King, of SantK.*U«r-
trudts, Nueces county; the remainder
beloB"ed to John McAllea and other
rancheros living in counties bordering on
the Ri° Grande. The stcck were sent
i '/ ?wners, and the robbers
have learned tuat the Mexican shore is
not always a haven of rest, where thev
can sit in safety, and laugh and yell
across the river at the citizens of Texas
whose property they have stolen, and
whose ranchos they have plundered with
impunity for years past.
the only effectual way of dealing
with mexicans.
The only course to be pursued with
tuese people is the one inaugurated by
Captain McNelly. Adepts in diplomacy,
neir promises have heretofore had far
too much weight with the American
authorities, both State and Federal. The
people have been regaled on promises
and promises, until they are worn out
'hem. The policy of retaliation,
swift and vigorous, is the only oze that
promises relief to the citizens of a '.ong-
^'' frontier—the only one which
will purchase immunity from fur-
ther outrages. Through a long series of
years the citizens of the border have
uttered from predatory bands, until
forbearance has c;ase<l to be a virtue.
ib high "lime that something was done
°tr j and that some protection bd
afforded them. This can be done only
by following the bands to their strong-
holds, wherever they may be, and teach-
lng them that American citizens are not
to be robbed and murdered witli im-
punity by thieving cut-throats, who be-
lieve (and with good reason) that the
Rio Grande is a rubicon beyond wh se
waters none dare pass ; that once on the
Mexican bank, they are safe from pur-
suit, and even from inquiry.
'Frisco'!! Same.
California OppoxUiou «o tho South-
ern l'acliic.
A FORMIDABLE SCHEME TO DEFEAT TIIE
PROJECT.
The New Orleans papers of Friday
morning publish the following announce-
ment from the Pacific slope, which,
though over a fictitious signature, has
the probabilities in favor of its truth :
San Francisco, Nov. 27, 1875.
Gov. Kdl'jgy—-There is a combination
here to defeat any bill presented to Con-
gress this winter, in order to aid the me-
struc ion of the Texas Pacific.
The Central and Union Pacific with
their connection are of course opposed to
a Southern trans continental road. San
Francisco .property-holders view with
suspicion any place with a terminus
south of here that is likely to build a
rival city on the Pacific coast. There is
a man, prominent in California politics,
now gone East unde.r a promise of the
California United.Siates'Stiiatorship,pro-
vided he will defeat any measure that
looks to government aid of the Texas
Pacific, a road vital in the importance to
the cities of the Gulf and Southern At-
lantic seaboard. There has been a sur-
vey in three different lines for a subtna-
r'ns telegraph from this coast to China.
The route from San Diego is the most fa-
vorable, and if the Texas Pacific is built,
the steam:?hip lines to Australia and
China will discharge freight there, as
being five hundred miles shorter to the
A lantic than from San Francisco to Bos-
ton or New York.
Please notify your delegation in Con-
gress of this conspiracy to defeat rny
road that will build -up a Southern city
on the Pacific, and whose interest will be
identified with the States and cities of
the South. Respectfully,
San Diego.
Master Lang Interviewed.
The Dallas Herald has had a call from
and interview with Col. W. W. Lang,
Master of the State Grange, accompanied
by Major Downs, of the Waco Examiner,
a paper that equals Forney's "two jour-
nals, both daily," inasmuch as it is not
only the recogn'zdd organ of the Gran-
gers, but the ostensible organ of Gov.
Coke. The editor of the Examiner took
advantage of the interview to ask Col.
Lang what his views were respecting the
new constitution, and received the fol-
lowing reply:
I have just returned from Loui. ville
and have not had an opportunity of ex-
amining the constitution closely, but
from a cursory reading I think it better
adapted to the wants and views of the
people thin the present one. It wilt ad-
mit of more economy in the administra-
tion of public affairs. I can not say that
it is perftct, yet it should be adopted.
The following conversation then en-
sued :
Do you favor Coke for Governor ?
Governor Coke has made a firm and
faithful public officer, and I do think the
people should retain him in office. He
is emphatically my choice for Governor.
Colonel, wili the Grangers likely urge
any name for senatorship ?
The Grangers are a non-political order,
and can not recommend or urge the
claims of any candidate for political
office as an organization. They can not
make nominations without violating the
fundamental law of the order.
What is the Dresent strength and con-
di ion of the order in this State?
I do not know the exact membership,
but it is near 50,000 strong m this State.
The order is compact and healthy, in-
creasing steadily, embracing within its
folds the most substantial and intelligent
farmers in the State. I s main and
principal purpose is to elevate the farm-
J .3:.i t iTAitotinn nf a trrii'nl.
Cheap Advertisement Column.
FOR SALE—FOR RENT.
JTOI4 SALE OK EXCHANGE (for land fn
the interior of the State) my Island Farm; fine
dwellings, orchards, outhouses, lots, etc., sit-
uated five miles west of the business part of
the city of Galveston. Apply on the premises
de7 lw* WM. CHAPPELL.
KENT—The large dwelling aud store
fronting north on Avenue L, between 15th and
16th, for rent by
H. M. TRUEHEART & CO ,
del2 Real Estate Agents, Galveston.
£*9 MARKET STREET (next door to
vJ Flake's), first and second floors to-
gether or separate. Splendid business loca-
iion. Terms lea&onable. Apoly next door to
E ENGELKE,
de!2 tf 64 Market street.
IIOK RENT—Two-story llouse, No. 21 Post-
office st. bet. 21th and Bath Avenue
ply to REYBAUD & SIMONS.
Ap-
del2 It*
17*OR RENT—One at the new two-story resi-
- denees on Broadway, near Tremont, by L.
F. Solyer. del2 lw*
17IOR RENT—Office
Runge's Building, 113 Strand,
apply to Julius Runge.
and Sample Room in
Forteims
J^pOR RENT—Saiall^two-story house on Ave-
nue O, near^Center st. Apply to JVIrs. Anna
Flake or Selim Rinker. dell lw
A COTTAGE FOR KENT
and outbuildings. At
Keen. 222 Strand.
With four rooms
Apply to J. L. Mc-
dell 3t
P OR KENT—A nice two-story House on
Center street and Avenue Py.—rates re-
duccd. Apply oa the premises. ~ delOSt*
i^or rpnt— Offtoe room in front part of our
s score. 1 '£j o..n~s Building.
A. Stem & Co., Stationers, I'rinters and Paper
dec5 lm
POR RENT—A comfortable residence, with
^ ei»ht or ten rooms, convenient to business.
McApiue & Baldridge, Hendley Building.
I7,OR^ RENT—The three-story brick building
on Tremont street, now occupied bv R. F.
George. [no2Q tf] A. FLAKE & CO.
IjlOR RENT—Three Dwelling Houses, one
with 10 iooms and two with 7 rooms each,
all in good order. Also, two stores on Market
street, under the Central Hotel.
Appiyto J. L. DARRAGH,
no2 tf No. 13 East Strand.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR A RESI-
dence near the busiLess center—.My two-
story residence, (two years built? brick cis-
tern, out-buildings etc., and five lots. QX
and 39th sts. Apply to S. T. BLESSING,
no2 tu lt&sun tf 174 Tremont st.
MISCELLANEOUS.
WATOHE3 AND JEWELRY carefully re-
" paired and satisfaction guaranteed, at
LEAVECK'S, Market sts. near 22d del2 lw
BEFORE purchasing your Christmas pres-
ents, you ehonld call at Mrs. Hamner's,
and see those beautiful Ferneries, Plants,
Rustic Stands, etc. del2 It*
npo LOAN, $1200—For particulars appl? to
JL Mann Baker, Ballinger & Jack's build-
ing, Postoffice street. del2 It*
1ALL AT NELSON & SADLER'S, opposite
\ t Central Market, and see their beautiful
samples of Potted Plants and Flowers, in-
cluding Tube and other roees, Geraniums,
Jessamine?, Cedars, etc. They furnish ever-
greens and flowers to order. de8 lw
at
L. Woolt's New Orleanp Shotj
Store for Gentlemen's Boots of all de-
scriptions, and save 25 cents on* the dollar.
pERSONS G
IN'* NORTH OR EAST VIA
NEW ORLEANS,
can get their tickets at a large discount
through YARD & SULLIVAN,
novlO dtf 111 Tremont et., Galveston.
HELP IVANTED.
A FEW CANVASSERS for a good thing.
Apply in the evening. M. " ~ ~
West Market street.
M. CLfTNE, 20
del2 it*
WANTED—Girl to do general house work.
Northwest corner Sixteenth and Me
chanic. del2 2t*
^^tanted —a competent mau as
and gardener.
del2 3t*
hostler
J. M. BROWN,
Broadway.
\\
ANTED—A Nurse for Children, steady
and reliable. Apply corncr Avenue Q and
Bath avenue. del2 It*
WANTED—A good Boy; must come we'l
recommended. Apply at No. 168 Market
street. dell 3t
SITUATIONS WANTED,
WANTED—Bv a respeetab'.f* middle-aged
peraon a place to cook, wash and iron, in
a small family. Address A. M., News office.
Vlf ANTED—Situation bv a young man ac-
» T quainted in the crockery and toy busi-
ness,
office.
References given.
Address G. B.. this
del? It*
LOST. _
Lost lost.
In coming out of the Opera House
on Friday night, a Gold* Link Bracelet,
with Locket attached. The finder will oblige
the owner by leaving it at the offico of Wois-
ton. Wells & Vidor. dec5 tf
IOST— Certificate of Deposit. No. 1185,
J dra*n by First National Bank of Galves-
ton, Sept. 14, 1875, for §116 10, payable to the
order of Thomas M Hunt. Said certilicate
i3 supposed to be lost through the mails, and
the public is cautioned not to negotiate for
it. as the payment has been stopped,
no? su&thu 6w THOMAS M. HUNT.
A inUSEMENTS.
A FANCY DRESS AND CALICO BALL
/V will be given at Good Samaritan Hall,
Postoffice street, ou Wednesday night, tho
15th inst. Wm. H. YOUNG,
del2 It Ch'n Com. Arrangements.
ROOMS AND llOAitll.
TWO Neatly Furnished Rooms for rent,
with or without board, on 22d St., second
house from Old Church. delO 3t*
"ORIVATE BOARDiNG—At the Richardson
I boarding house, on Public Square, Avenue
H, between 2lst and 2s3tU Terms reasonable.
Miscellaneous Cards.
L. EOUVANT,
Practical and Theoretical
ers and dignify the vocation of agricul-
ture ; and the farmers of Texas see and
feel its good work?:
Would you accept the Lieutenant Gov
ernorsbip, it nominated by the Galves
ton convention ?
I have repeatedly said that I aek no
office of the people, Biid that I have no
demands upon them for office. If I had
any positive evidence that the people de-
sired me to serve them, under my c -n
victions of duty, I could not refuse to
do so.
What do jou think of the expediency
of an expression of opinion upon the
merits of the constitution by the Galves-
ton convention?
The constitution ia now before the peo-
ple with a view of having its meiits and
defects critically examined, and while I
doubt the propriety of making its adop
tion a party measure, yet a full and free
discussion upon its various features
should be had whenever proper to the
end of a complete understanding of its
merits.
Will the Grangers support the nomi-
nees of that tody ?
The Grangers are composed of farm-
ers, who belong* to both of the great po-
litical parties, acd their support of can-
didates will not dtpend upon their rela-
tion to the Grange, but upon their indi-
vidual political preferencee. They can
not as a body, resolve to support this or
that party. The Grange does not pre-
tend to control the political opinions of
its membership—each member is left to
his own political preference in all politi
cal matters.
The Herald continues:
Colonel Lang denies emphatically the
rumor now going the rounds of the prees
to the effect that, there existed an under-
t-tanding between Coke and himself, as
the head of the Grangers, that Coke
should head the ticket as Governor, and
that he (Col. L.) should be placed second,
and that party machinery should then
be invoked to elevate Coke to the Senate,
thus making the Colonel Governor.
WATCHMAKER
Ke.ps on hand a large stock of
AMERICAN AND IMPORTED
Watches, Clocks,
diamonds, jewelry,
SPECTACLES ami CUTLERY
At New York Prices.
dell lp 113 market Street.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.
TXT ANTED —A gentle goat that will giv
\ > plenty y£ milk. Apply
124 Strand.
to Wm HKKVKY,
del2 d&Elt
4 WBNT8 WANTED—For all the principal
1\. counties in the State for selling and tak-
ing orders for the most salable thing out;
ust din every family. Large commission aud
extensive territor> given to the right parties.
Pull part.icu'ars can be had hy calling on or
addressing HALE & CO., Washington H«»tel,
Galveston ~Ovjl7 2in*
K. AM1KI SEK & CO.'S
ST. LOUIS
Bottled Lager Beer.
The IJest, Purest a»<l Healthi-
est Eeer in 31arket.
IT HAS NO EQUAL,
Recommended by the highest medical author
itiea in the country.
SOLD BY ALU LEADING GROCERS,
oc .>0 3m Is' p
I^LESSING & BRO.,
PHOTOGRAPHERS,
174 Tremont Street, (Up Stairs.
OENEKAL MERCHANDISE.
-VTOT1CE—Wholesale Depot for Green hhoe
Boxes, L. Woolf. JNew Orleau^ ^hoo
Store, 207 Market st., Galveston, Texas. oeoT
GITS. McKEHNON, importer and dea'ec in
FitUITS, NUTS, etc., corner of Church
and Tremont streets. Consignments care-
fully handled aud orders promptly attended
to. self» 3m
C* 11K A PEST WRAPPING PAPER
) IN GALVESTON, AT
ap*)l tf
'NEWS" OFFICE.
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