The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-08-23
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Charleston August 2O.-In consequence of
the abatement of the cholera at New York,
the quarantine of vessels arriving from that
port has been modified so as to admit them
Immediately, if no sickness is on board
The Colorado Election.
st. Louis, August 21-The Denver News,
of the 18th, says Hunts majority for Con-
gress has been reduced to thirty, and that the
districts yet to hear from will probably elect
Chillicott, the Radical candidate.
Death OF Rev. DR.. Brainard.
& Philadelphia August PA dispatch from
Scranton, Pa, says that Rev. Dr. Bfainard,
the venerated pastor of Old Pine Street
Church in this city, died there suddenly last
night. ..t&t} l3ftG3N
Mr. Raymond to be ExpeIIed-TroubIe
in the Wigwam.
Washington, August 21.-A meeting of
the Republican National Executive Commit
tee, appointed at the Baltimore Convention,
June 18th, 1854, is called for the Sd of Sep
tember at Philadelphia to Dust Mr.. Raymond
from his position as member.
George B. Center, of Ohio, member Of
the committee, refused to sign the call, giving
as reason, that he now fully endorses the
President. - s. 20 tf4 2 *bi< ~
81. The Fears of the Canadians.
Ottawa, g. w, Monday, August 2o.-The
military preparations are thickening. Some
apprehension is felt for tomorrow g osl1
Eleven hundred men are now on the Wei
land Canal at Thorod, two battalons being
volunteers, and a half a battalion and halt
battery of regulars There is also a troop of
volunteer cavalry
Tue Adjutaht General went mp west on
Saturday to join the force. The Governor
General will go to Quebec tomorrow or the
day after. 5ss,rs54 80 FL 80
,h. Firearms and munitions of war are to he
admitted into Canada free of duty up to the
18th of next month, in accordance with an or
der in council Of the 10th Instant. This is to
enable, private parties to get breech-loading
arms cheaply, to resist any raids upon the
province. .aeee ..ems
Chicago, August 20--Specials received
here this evening from Louisville and Nash
vile, announce that several thousand armed
Fenians, from points further South, were pass
ing through those cities, ell route for Chicago.
Their precise object III coming hither is not
announced, but it is understood that they in
tend making this their general headquarters
for the Northwest III which TO prepare for
the fall campaign. .as a asrs.l
Cholera Reports. a.@ ie5s
New York, Aug. 81 Ten cases aud i've
deaths from cholera in this city were reported
to-day, and eight cases and four deaths in
Brooklyn. The total number of deaths in
this city from cholera last week were $50,
and from miasmatie diseases 428 5a8l
Cincinnati, Aug 2l!ASixtyaone deaths
from cholera occurred here yesterday. .la
Louisville, Aug 2O.-The board of health
report fifteen cases Of cholera to-day, s inclu-
ding five at Taylor barracks The number of
deaths is not announced. seH aasf
St. Louis, August 2O.-The board of health
made no report of cholera cases to-day, but
members of the board say thedsease is abating
rapidly. .as'es 'iailss'.ss4 s'asasa 4isao3
New Orleans, August 20 The deaths from
cholera on Saturday were twenty eight, on
Sunday fourteen The disease is on the de-
crease in the city, but is raging on the plan
tations up the river The deaths are chiefly
among the negroes. 0L
! Death Warrant signed.
Harrisburg, Aug ga death warrant for
the eAvootion of Richard rhairwe.ii, convicted
of the murder of Housernan, in Fayette coun-
ty some time ago. was signed to-day. His
execution will take place on Monday, the first
day of October next. In this case it will be
noticed that for the first time the custom of
hanging men on Friday, popularity known as
':hangman's day" has been disregarded
The Philadelphia Convention.
Saratoga. N Y, August 2F--A meeting
the Union electors Of the eighteenth congress
sional district was held here to-day, when it
was resolved to send honorary delegates to
the Convention of Southern Radicals The
following delegates were appointed Joseph
Bancus, W. A, Sacket and Lewis Smith, of
Saratoga; John Stewart, of Futon;. s. P.
Heath, of Montgomery, and David P. Forrest,
of Schenectady af1tao - ~ a9aie 53slq s
se Fenian Picnic. ,ifA >
Buffalo, ADJUST 2l.-The Fenian picnic
hd here to-day was largely attended, espe-
cially by females. Only few Irish military
companies appeared in the procession. There
is no prospect of a raid, ~ .s.,, r..5s s.
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