Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-02-08
General News
Demoeratis Convention.

HARTFORD, COSN., February 1.-The Dem
cratic STATE Convention assembled here to-
day. The Convention is the largest one that
has been held for many years Hon. Jas.
Z. English Of New Haven, was nominated
for Governor by aeclamation, as was also
Ephram Hyde, of Hartford for Lieutenant
Governor. The Conveation endorsed the re-
construction policy of Andrew johnson.
The following wss among the resolutions
adopted by the Convention: s. rszl
Rssolved, That we pledge to Andoew
johnson, of Tennessee, President of the
United States our support in the efforts he is
making to secure to all the States immediate
representation in Congress, and their full
rights under the Constitution as States of
Union, and that we will stand by him so
long as he stands by the Constitution, and
we invite all patriotic citizens to unite with
us in this purpose. Lee, -
New Hampshiro State Convention.
CoxcoRD, N. H. February THE New
Hampshire Democratic State Convention
have nominated Hon. John G. Sinclair, of
Bethlehem, for Governor, and COL George
II. Pierce, of Dover, for Railroad Commits
sioner. The resolutions adopted endorse
President johnson in his endeavors to have
the Southern States represented in Congress
and diseountenanee any amendments to the
Constitution.
Fire.
CHICAGO, Feb. THE FIRE at Joliet, ILL.,,
this morning destroyed the Masonic Block,
and adjoining buildings, including several
stores. The Republican Office is in ruins.
Loss, $4,000 insurance, $50, 900.
The Baptist Church, on Sixth street, La
crosse, Wis., burned down this morning.
Loss, $4,000. n
From California.
SAN FRANo1sco, Feb. 3.-The Union Le-
gislative caucus voted in favor of repeating
the specific contract law by large majori-
ty; also, favoring the Postponement Of Sc
material election till 1857.
A dispatch from Portland says There
has been no communication with the Upper
Columbia, owing to the ice blackade. The
food in the Wellimett has receded to
fine boating stage. aessls.s
California.
SAN Francisco, February x-Legal tend
ers nominally 7OA@7l. Miniug stocks 40
tive, with some reaction from the recent ad-
vance. 0Phir, 395; Gould L Curry, s45
Savage, S9S; Chollor Potosi, 267; Hale 4
Norcross, $40; Yellow Jacket, $40 Crown
Point, $40; Imperial, 1121.
Juarez.
SAN FRANCISCO, February 4.-The Mexi-
can Consulate has received an official COM
munication from Juarez and his Minister of
Foreign Relations, dated El Paso del Norte,
December %. All Generals cSnmanding
Liberal forces have given in their adhesion
and approved the term extending JuAreZ's
presidency. -'
Some French troops started in the diree-
tion of El Paso, but returned after march
ing fourteen leagues. The republican troops
at Ell Paso are fully prepared to resist the
French should they attempt to carry into
execution their plans.
General Niegrs has been installed as
Minister of War.
The report that Juarez had reached San
Antonio, Texas, is unfounded. = -d
Idaho Legislature.
SALT LAKE, Feb. 4-The Legislature of
Idaho unanimously endorsed the reconstruc-
ton policy of President Johnson's Admin.
istration.
NEw YoRK, Feb THE Post says She
recall of the French troops from Mexico has
had as yet but little influence on stock ex-
change. The suspense relative to the time
and manner Of reducing the volume Of cur
reney, gives ieyerish aspect to the mark
ct, and all parties are anxiously awaiting
the turn.
The Loan market is easy at Q, with ex-
ceptional transactions. Rates for money
have somewhat stiffened during the past
three days. Commercial paper is in less
demand.
The stock market exhibits rather i'm
proved feeling to day. Governments being
finn. Railroad shares more active, with
increasing disposition to buy.
An Invitation to Gen. Grant. sf
NEW YoRk, February THE members
of the Union Club of this city have rendered
an invitation to Lieut.. General Grant and
staff to unite with them in banquet at
their room on the corner Of Fifth avenue
and Twenty First street, on Washington's
birthday. -ls-
COumterfeitfng.
To-day in the United States Circuit Court
Fiers, the late keeper Of Sing Sing, was con-
victed of counterfeiting and renanded for
sentence. .1l-a,
Alarm Telegraph.
CNcrNATI, February THE hre alarm
and police telegraph, which has been In
process Of construction for the past six
months, by Messrs. Jahn F.Keunard & Co.,
Of Boston, has been completed and gone into
operation to-day. This is the largest and
most complets telegraph Of the kind in the
world, - 80 -......- -
ro7 Carl 8ehHFs. s-aT sssr
NEW TpRK, February 7.-=CHrl SGhurz
opened the Fraternity Course in Brooklyn
last night at the Brooklyn Academy.