, 1866-09-21
LATER FROM THE EAST.
oOrrLrD rnox THE DAILY OREoONIAN.
Dates 10 september I7th.

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arrived at Indianapolis from St. Louis last even
ing, and his reception ended in riot one per-
son being killed aud several wounded. The Pres
ident attempted to speak, but was choked of
by cries for Grant and Farragut. The President
will arrive at Cincinnati, but the City Council
have voted not to receive him.
FRAUDS ON THE GOVERNMENT.
New YoKK, Sept. 1.-THE Post says that one
of the most stupenduous frauds on the Govern
ment that has ever come to light, has been dis
covered in Brooklyn. 1t involves contract for
supplies ut a very low bid, the contractors hav-
ing previously entered into agreement with
Government officials in the Navy Yard to super
intend the delivery of goods by which they
| would get receipts for three or four times the
amount delivered and not pay for them. In this
way, during the past four years, Government
has been defrauded out of million dollars The
information was given by one Of the parties i'm
plicated, who turned States evidence. The
case is undergoing investigation.
CONVENTION IN NEW YORK.
ALBANY, Sert. Il.--The Democratic and Con-
servative State Convention met at noon to-day
i Two hundred and ffty>six delegates were pres
ent, including about fifty who have heretofore
acted with the republican party. Thurlow
Weed, Collector Smythe and other prominent
persons were Oh hand Sanford E. Church was
chosen temporary chairman, and resolutions i'm
medately adopted expressing respect for the
memory of Dean Richmond.
NEW JERSEY RATIFIEs THE CONSTITUTIONAL
| AMENDMENT.
TRENTON, Sept. IL. = The Constitutional
amendment was ratified by the New Jersey Leg
islature to-day. In the Senate the vote was II
yeas to 10 nays. In the House the yeas were
"a to "a nays. The joint resolution ratifying the
constitutional amendment was promptly signed
by the Governor. Its passage was greeted with
applause in beth Houses
Chicago, Sept. l4.-The leading topic of con-
versation in commercial circles in this city at
present is the extraordinary demand which exists
for wheat, and in consequence the price of No.
spring crop rose in the market es high as 81 30
per bushel. From all parts of TIE East, orders
come pouring into Chicago for wheat, and with
our moderate receipts it is difhcult to fill them
promptly. There is, however, an abundant har-
vest of an excellent quality
INDIAN DIFFICULTIES ON TIE PLAINS.
St. Louis, September ll-Teegrams from
St. Joseph to-day state that train arrived at
that place last night, which reported two team
sterS, Geo. Hill and Luke West, had been killed
sixty miles beyond Little Blue, in an Indian
light. The Cheyennes and Kiowas swear to bold
smoky NH route at all hazards, but in spite of
this Maj. Jared started train across this poiut
OF twenty-eight wagons. 1t goes to Virginia.
Montana, and is loaded with bacon. A fine look
ing set Of men accompany it armed with twenty
one Enfield rites and eighteen revolyers.
CHrNEsE LARoR IN LOUISIANA.
New York, September l2.-The Tri5uae's New
Orleans special says: Gov. Wells and Hon
Thos. Coleman, chief of Bureau of Emigration.
had an interview with Sam Tux San Francisco
Chinese merchant, and his agent, Mr.. Strick
| land, who prosOsed to introduce Chinese labor
there in October, 1867. The act of Congress of
1862 is regarded as a barrier to their schemes.
CONTINUATION OF THPREsIpEyr's TOUR.
Chicago, Sept I2-The President and ro-tv
arrived at Louisville yesterday afternoon. Tbe
President was well received An Indiauanolis
| Journal says that the disturbance there on Non
day evening Is deeply regretted, but there was
not any personal danger 20 the President. If
tuihks tne croWN were exasperated that he
should receive paCtisan reccption and in Tbo
crowd and jam it waS imDossbIe 10 :, do ,,'
thing with the excited peqpie after tho ,rrlrai ~
his train. The casualiJies,that 60 ~ -,
are as follows Stewart killed, Rooker H.,
ilton Co.. so badly wounded that*be ar,nn,ot;o,
OF his leg is necessary; r. F. Flecber SER.
retary of the Street Railway Co.. sligTI, a.I'I
ed in the hip; Tucker, shot in the eye A man
whose name is unknown wounded in the,
ach, and a woman trampled in the stampede -
I'll her life is despaired Of fuckers, who is .
johnson man, acknowledges firing the first shot
and has been arrested.
The trip to Louisville was very successful.
"4NH { 6tNoI SAoNNs VI people ana SDeeCheS at all
stations. Gen. Grant left the party at Indianap-
oils, to visit his pasents in Covington, Kentucky
but VIII reJotn them at Cincinnati to,day
GENERAL GIANT sNyps THE RADICALS
The Republicans of Cincinnati hearipr that
Gen. Grant was in town. got Up a serenade and
called him out at the theater last night. when
Gen. Grant said % am no politician Tba
President of the United States is my Command
er-in-Chief consider this demonstration in
opposition to President Johnson, and cannot
and Will not meet you. If you have any regard
for me, you will take your men away to fbe;r
homes. am getting annoyed at this dcmopstra-
ton, for came here to enjoy this tbeatrica1
performance. will be glad to see you ali to-
morrow, when the President arzives.H
NOMINATION FOR GOVERNOR OF NEW yoRK
Albany, Sept. l2.-John T. Hoffman. Navor
of New York, has been nominated by accIono.
tion for Governor, and Robt. H. PAYNE. of Al
oany, for rLieutenant-Goyernor by the Democrat
ic State Convention. lat
| THE EXCURSION PARTY,
Cincinnati, Sept I2.-The President ond
party arrived here at A. NJ, and were rocoi,.ai
by the committee of reception which went A.,
ene river on boats to meet the excursionists
Ihe reception took place on the LANDING IT,
welcoming address being delivered by w 8
Uroesoack democrat. The President responded
IN speech OF three-quarters of an hour and
| 'HOH SShEteu IN carriages for driv VI
through the suburbs A large Crowd 80. e'1,o
semoled on the levee but there was little entb,
slasm. The reception was quiet and well con-
Quoted. Grant came over from Coviupton Ken-
tueky, and participated. Secretary Seward was
quite i'll and remained on the boat. u " A'
TERRIBLE EXPLOSION AT ALBANY.
albany, Sept. IA terrific explosion occnr-
ied mere this evening. The saw-mill and nIan-
ing factory of s. G.. Rook blew up kiIIino
zen or twelve persons, and seriously ipiurins
TTnen The or elgnt others: The cause is unknown
iil ine noise OF the explosion was heard a great
distance and nearly all the windows in the =;
einlty were b'oken. number of persons were
$4,000. 'u'iu'ng Loss,
THE PRESIDENT AT COLUMBUS, OHIO.
Columbus, Sept. l2-The Presidential marty
airIYee To-day after an agreeable trip from Gin.
clnnatl, and were escorted to the State Vonso
. | Wharo No d Cs0to MUSE,