The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-05-21
STARTLING POLITICAL NEWS.
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Democratic Mass Meeting at
indianapolis.
The Copperheads Active and
Armed.
TRAINS SEARCHED BY SOLDIERS.
ARRESTS AND SEIZURE OF WEAPONS.
A Newspaper Once in Pennsyl-
vania Destroyed,

Democratic Mnss Meeting i'm Indiana.
ISpIANAroIIs, May %, 1866.
The democratic state mass meeting to-day largely
attended. u. W. Voorhees, presided. Mcssrs Merrick
and Edon, Of Illinois, and Mcdonald Of Indiana were the
principal speakers.
good deal OF excitement prevailed during the day,
and forty 6y made for carrying conceal
cd Weapons shouting for JoI. Davis, &C. military
guard placed different parts Of the city and patrol
ling the streets in the vicinity Of the square where the
convention was held 10 prevent disturbances.
Tho speeches consisted principally in opposition to the
Of the administration II Is said that the
Convention assembled for the purpose OF discussing
grievances and petition to redress protecting in the name
Of the democracy against the fragrant and wicked abuse Of
power which placed yalandigham in prison.
At three p. N. resolutions introduced and hur
rcdy pas cd amid great confusion after which the Con-
vonton Immediately adjourned sine die.
On the several kans leaving the city tonight the
cursionlss commenced firing the soldiers Homo and
the houses the limo Of the railroad. The military
hores ordered the trains stopped and searched the pas
numerous arrests made.
Large Union Meeting i'm Indiana polls.
ISDIANAroIIs, Ind, Nay 20, 1858.
Alarge Union meeting Is in progress 10 night
Newspaper Once Destroyed at Hunting-
don. PA.
HUNTINGTON Pa, May 90, 1868
The Office Of the Monitor, democratic newspaper was
destroyed to-day the material thrown into the street
Loss one Thousand dollars.
The New York Peace state Convention.
PRELIMINARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF COMMIT
TEES, ETC.
At meeting OF the sqners Of the circular recommend
ing convention Of these in favor Of Mass State Conven
ton for Peace and Reunion to be hold in the city OF New
York the Sd Of June, 1868 Hon. Edward A. Lawrence
Of Queens county, called to the chair and Thomas
G. Young Of Saratoga county, was appointed secretary
On calling the roll OF those present, majority Of the
Senatorial districts in the state found represented
ON motion committee or cight-one from each judi
cial disrictwas appointed a. committee OF arrange
ments for the ensuing State Convention The following
gentlemen were appointed
1--Beniamin Ray, Of New York
2-Edmund Powers, OF Kings.
3-Icvi Smith, o! Rensselaer,.
4--Thomas G, Young, OF Saratoga.
5-Adam Fralick, Of Herkmer
6--Norman Ford OF Chcnango.
Nicholas Il. Paine, OF Monroe.
s--Robcrt II shanklard, OF Caitaramgus.
On motion OF Mr. FRu.ck OF Hcrkimer county, CON-
mttee OF eight, each judicial district ap
pointed to draw add aud resolutions 10 be
following gentlemen were appointed as such committee
DIST.
1--Fernando Wood, Of New York
2-Afchbald c. Niver, OF Orange.
|. 3--Tobias Bouck, OF Schohare.
l-Jos X. Flanders. Of Franklin.
5-Aug Beardsee, OF Herkimer.
6-Jamcs D. Howe, Of Toga.
7-Farrel c. lipinny, OF Steuben.
S-Calvin 7. Chamberlain, OF Allegheny.
On motion, committee OF eight, one from each Judi
cia district, was appointed 70 provide speakers and
commend officers for the Convention, TO be- held in the
city OF New York. the Sd Of June next The following
gentlemen were appointed
Dist.
is. P. Russell, of New York.
2-T. H. Clynes Of Kings.
S-Jacob +. Miller, OF Columbia.
4-0liver Reese, OF Clinton.
5-E. Il. Armstrong, OF oneida.
6--*John J. Van Alien, OF Schuyler.
7-Nehemiah Rardee, OF Yates.
81 l.. Pratt of Chautauqua.
The committee then adjourned 10 meet at the Aston
House. June 2, at twelve O'Clock, noon.
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