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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-05

The following letter from Quito, under date OF
August 10, will be read with INTEREST,"

The following letter from Quito under date OF
August 10, will be read with INTEREST,"
Our summer began about the early part OF Nav
this year, and has been growing more severe all the
while since. The heat and high winds increased
unusually. From the end OF July all through August
q catarrhal fever ragged epidemcally. Almost every
one was affected with sort OF bronchitis or pull
monary weakness, carrying some or In the space OF
nve days. On Saturday, August Is, between three
and hal fell. IL came on very suddenly.
was accompanied by tremendous thunder. Right
after the shower the weather cleared or and the sun
shone out beautifully. That night was Respondent
with the starlight, and the atmosphere was very
clear. But ut lao A. VI. on the 10th inst powerful
shock OF earthquake was felt; the vibrations seemed
to alternate from north to south. and then from
south TO north. Another shock was felt at a. and
another at 3:27. At $3.50 A. NJ and at noon similar
shocks were experienced. On Monday, August II,
there were shocks at A. M. and between 4 ana
O'Clock in the afternoon; the latter was accompa-
MED by shower OF rain and hail. like on the 10Th.
On the 18th this same occurred at about haLpast
three In the afternoon; and on the 10TH at about
A. NJ, another shock was felt.
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At four O'Clock yesterday afternoon an elderly
Engshman named John shannon, residing at No.
22I Plane street, taken into custody on charge
OF breach and drunkenness. Il subsequently trans
pred that as alleged, the accused Is also guilty OF
sault on his daughter Ellen, q married woman,
twenty-four years OF age. According to the wo-
mans statement 1t appears that while endeavoring
to calm growing quarrel between her father and .
friend and guest Of his he suddenly turned on her
and repeatedly struck her on the head with tin
kettle, INJECTING wounds OF so serious character
that the poor creature was unable to appear last
evening and make charge before the Police Justice.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-05

The Koniteur Unfrersef publishes judicial notice
calling meeting OF the creditors Of Mr.. L. Arman,
described as living In Paris and having an indusria!
establishment at Bordeaux. It will be rec0llecteu
that Mr. Arman was one OF the firm who recently
gained the suit against the government OF the United
States respecting the construction OF vessels ordered
and paid for BY the rebel administration during the
late was
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-05

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 4, 1858.
Speaker Colfax Is in this city spending few days.
He was serenaded last night at the residence or T.
p. Houghby by the Fighting Boys in Blue" and
large assembly OF citizens. He made short ad-
dress, speaking encouragingly OF the prospects OF
success OF the republican cause in October and Nov.
ember, and said the political horizon never looked
brighter He will speak here tomorrow night.
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All Parties i'm Line of Acti0n-Thc N0mina.
ti0ns and Votes Of the States During the
Past Years.
Five States hold general elections this month,
viE.:-Nebraska incorrectly set down for the 6th),
Pennsylvania. Ohio and Indiana the 18th Of Octo
Der, and West Virginia on the ed.
NEBRASKA.
This State was admitted in June, 1866, and there
has been no general election in the State since that
year, when republican Governor (Butler) was
chosen by las majority receiving 4093 votes against
S.94S for Morton, democrat. The candidates this
year. including district attorneys for three Districts
are "a fOuOWG:-
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The bore In Chile.

when the news OF the earthquakes in Peru reached
Valparaiso. on the 20lh OF August, a rumor was
started that the volcano OF Aconcagua northeast Of
Valparaiso about one hundred and twenty five miles,
was In action. The rumor was soon found to be
groundess. The only manner In which Chile was
affected by the CONFUSION to have been by the
tidal wave, except as far Copiapo In twenty
degrees thirty minutes south latitude. The tidal
wave was felt however, as far south as
f0rty-threc degrees s0uth latitude. At Ancau
In Choe heavy dow and ebb was noticed about
i've times AT intervals OF half an hour EACH For the
three following days the tide and currents were very
irregular, but no damage was done. At Puerto
Montt nothing very strange was remarked In the
tide At Corral an unusual roar was heard from the
sea and the water rose and fell very much and quite
rapidly. The current was about ten TO eleven knots
an hour and kept SO until three A. M. August IA,
when It began to siacken until August 10. The yes-
sells In port dragged their anchors and coided
but the damage done was triding. At Lebu violent
winds heaped UP the sea and q violent tempest set
In from the north. 1t was accompanied by heavy
surges and a rapid current AT Coronel and Lota
the movement OF the sea was less noticeable. How
eAer at Coronel, the OF the ocean caused so
rapid current In the river that two lighters were
dashed together and two OF the hands lost. Tome
was oyern0wed and bridge, 300 yards inland, was
destroyed by the rush OF the ocean ashore.
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POLITICAL NOTES.
Town election in HARTFORD, today.

Ex-Governor Herschel v. johnson, Of Georgia, has
written powerful letter urging the native popula-
ton OF the state TO "organze for the CONFLICTS organ
ize In every county and district: arouse the people
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The ConvuIsiou In Perm.

Az lqulque alone nearly 5000 tons OF saltpetre
were destroyed by the sea bore, leaving stock on
hand Of ABOUT 1000 tons. The exports OF the article
up TO July 81 amounted TO 10000 TONS OF which
about one-twelfth was to the United states.
In AFRICA loud complaints are made OF the conduct
followed by the Project, General Freyre. He allowed
the soldiery to follow their own course, and made
no EFFORT TO check them or maintain order and dts
cipine. The custom house officials and he are now
at loggerherds as to who must bear the blame for
the robbery and pillage committed In africa. He
Ia accused Of having given the pick OF the materials
sent TO the relief Of africa TO q handsome
young woman with whom he spends his
time when In that city, Various other grave
charges are made against him and the troops.
On the other hand, General lFreyre writes to the
government that the whole population Is q
thievng One thing appears certain the pillage
was outrageous and Of the most daring kind. The
snb-prefect Is also accused Of brutality In prevent
ing the poor people from taking the timber from the
ruins to build temporary huts and fires for their
families comfort. The aid received from Chile and
some parts OF Peru were distributed to avortes and
the police forced wagoners to surrender their oads
which were ransacked, and all that could be con.
venently taken was appropriated by these guar
dams OF the public for their own individual USE
Thus an Indian carrier was made to give up two
trunks belonging to enc Senior Andres Zea.
Silver plate, gold watch and chain, four rings
the officer.
An interesting letter from Moquegus, dated
Aug. 80, says
"rhs movement during the shocks was nom east
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PENNsYLvANIA

The highest vote cast in Pennsylvania was SOL, 37o
at the october election in 1865, when John w. Geary
was elected Governor over Hester Olymer by ma
j0rity of 17,17S. In 1867 Sharswood, democrat was
elected Judge Of the Supreme Court by 922 majority
In total vote 49, 800 less than that cast In 1885, The
vote OF the State during the last seven years Is as
ALI
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The last Legislature RECONSTRUCTED the state and
changed the boundaries OF each Congressional dis
trict, with the exception OF the old Eighth, which Is
counties which now compose the Districts the resi-
dence and politics OF the present members demo
Gratis In itallcsl, are as follows:-
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During the last eight years Ohio has given repub-
can majorties-the highest In 1868, when Brough
for Governor, had 81, $40 on the home vote and
80 ITO the soldiers 10l 099 In total In 1857 r..
b. Hayes, republican, was elected Governor by 20s3
majority. The following is the vote OF the State
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TELeGRApHlC POLITICAL ITEMS.

Republican Nominations I'm Albany County.
ALBANY, Oct. 4, 1885,
The republicans Of this county nominated Mr..
Henry Smith for district attorney and Clinton II.
Meneely for county clerk.
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WEST VIRGINIA.
The rsf election for State officers In this state
was held In June, 1853, when Arthur Boreman, un-
conditional Union, was elected without opposition.
other general elections were as foiows:-
,.s pr..,oo, seP Rem; ne r. Tot az
1s60-Governor. -. 500 17,15s GOA 10000
The candidates this year are as follows:-
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~IHIH IuCIuu6S CN6 CUtHI OppUSICIOu VUCt WHIC
comprises 16, 765 Of the separate Douglas vote AM
r. 778 for Bell.
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George II. Pendleton In Pittsburg. Pa.
PrrTsBURG, Oct. 4, 1868.
Mr. George II. Pendleton arrived here last night
and will address a Democatic Mass Convention to-
morrow.
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*Bell ana Breckinrldge vote Included.
The candidates this year are as f0llOws:-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-11
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, June TO- -Mejor General
Meade arrived here to-day, on business
with General Grant concerning the al
fairs Of his Military District
The Conservative members Of the two
Boards Of the Washington City Councils
met in joint session this evening and
were encouraged 10 their proceedings by
the appearance Of the Republican Al
derman of the First Ward, who claimed
that the Board OF which he was member
was not properly organized, therefore he
took his seat among the. Conservatives
The committee heretofore appointed, re-
ported that they were still unable to OBJ
tain the returns from the Republican
register in order TO count them,
so as to determine who is elected
Mayor. Under these circumstan-
ces, they offered resolution, which
was adopted, that the joint meeting adj
journ till tomorrow afternoon, for the
purpose of electing Mayor ad interinss
A resolution was adopted inviting the
Republican members to attend on the
occasion.
The Chinese embassy, accompanied
by Secretary McCulloch, visited Mount
Vernon this afternoon.
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Letter from Sardis.

SARDlS, MISS, June y, lSoo.
The weather has been so oppressively
hot for few days past that one scarcely
had the energy to cal, much less to write.
1t is somewhat cooler this morning, how
ever, and / venture upon the task.
The political cauldron is boiling all
over the State, and the two opposing
parties are marshaling their hosts for
determined contest. You are already
aware of the nominations of both parties
for State offices and for Congress, Legis-
lative candidates have been selected in
most of the counties and senatorial dis
tricts, and the campaign has already
opened.
The Radical Convention of this county
on Saturday last nominated U. 0zanne
for the Senate and Captain NJ. Lathrop
and man named Patton for the House.
Captain Lsthrop, however,, being against
the Constitution, declined the nomins-
ton, and on yesterday the Democrats
nominated him as their candidate,
and / learn be has accepted the nomins-
ton. The day after tomorrow Mr..
Brady sets out on list Of appointments,
running to the 18th. Heis to speak here
on the 10th, when Gov Humphreys, Col
Hooker and Captain Townsend will also
speak. The opposing candidates have
as yet published no list Of appointments
that have seen, except that of General
Alcorn and Major WsffOrd, which in
oludes misplace, where they are to speak
on the 18th
very much fear that an exciting can
vass Just now will be of incalculable
damage to the growing crops They need
ell ne work they can get and cannot have
too nEch, even If the weather is invariably
favorable (which We cannot bope); and
fear the political canvass will draw so
much labor from the crops as TO curtail
the yield. The wheat crop is turning out
more abundant than had anticipated,
and the result shows il & good mill
were located at this place BY some enter
prising man, be would not only make
money, but the farmers around would 60
more largely into wheat il is estimated
that there will be ten thousand bushels Of
wheat offered for sale at this place within
the next sixty days, and at present there
is no regular buyer here. II We had a
soed miIl the crop would be increased
next season nors its5 ,sn-fold.
The truth is, our people are jusi be-
coming aware Of The fact that their land
is nov their capital In by-gone times
negroes eOnsututsa ths capital Of the
Southern farmer Tor planter, IS be was
shen), and whenever be wore ont one
tract Of lard, be psllsd up stakes and
moved With bis capital 70 another-ssii-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-11
FOREIGN.

New YORK, June ia special to the
Herald, at o'clock yesterday evening,
says Michael, the reigning prince of Ser
via, while walking in the Fopeschadoer
Park, was shot down by three men, armed
with revolvers. There was great excite
ment caused by the assassination. Prince
Michael was born September A, 1928, and
was the youngest son of Prince Meloch
He belonged to the Obrenovitch, the
reigning dynasty in Servia.
LIVERPOOL, June 9-l2 p m.-Cotton,
declining; sales, 5000 bales uplands,
III; Orleans, III.
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ing tho old tract or not, as opportunity
offered. In the North, where the lands
were cultivated with hired labor, it was
different A farmers land was his cap
ital, aud instead Of neelectiug or wear
ing Il out, he improved il, and this
lie Why Northern farms are so
much more profitable and productive
noe. The present labor system
must and rW produce the same result
in the South, aud, as natural conse-
quenee, our lands will in the course of a
few years increase in productiveness and
in value, This as general rule for OF
course there are some men South, as
there are North and everywhere, who
viii follow the old beaten track until they
die, aud waste more by course of false
economy thas their lands are now worth
in market "0ld things have passed
away, aud all things have become new
and the sooner our people wake up to
this DIRE fact, aud cease to grumble over
what is now unal,erable, the sooner will
the South begin to prosper aud grow
rich.
Tam happy to herald the dawn ola new
era in this region. An Agricultural and
Mechanical Society has been organized
al this place and is already exciting
good deal Of enthusiasm, and an earnest
effort is being made to hold fair the
coming fall. Many Memphians have
already contributed literally to aid us in
this important and glorious undertaking,
and many more viii do so. They know
that the prosperity Of this county and the |
prosperity of Memphis are inseparably I
connected, and our people will cherish
the names of the friends who evinoe their
interest BY their deeds. tLtIf
On the fourth day of July it is intended
to hold mass meeting" of the society,
at which time addresses will be made by
several distinguished gentlemen. A
basket dinner" will no doubt be pro.
vided on the occasion. 1.s1a
Before closing this letter, permit me to
make one suggestion, the needing of
which will save good deal of breath and
many complaints against Memphis. 1t
is, that more attention be paid to, and
more skill and regularity be exercised,
in the management of your street rail-
roads. have stood in the store door Of
Messrs. VIM R. Moore 4 Co. to see two
yellow cars follow each other in quick
succession to the southern depot, and
waited full thirty minutes for the next
one, and taking that nearly fifteen
minutes before the starting time of the
ears, gone along in slow walk, and
.eached the depot just in time to be left.
others complain of similar experiences,
md it is remark that / hear every time
90 to Memphis, and often when don't
70, that your street railways are some
lines, and ought to be olgays, great
public convenience; but under their
management they are too I'M
certain to be relied on. Verbum sat.
SADDLEBAGs.
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PLANT Patriots.

In late letter to the Cincinnati Com
nlercial, Mack writes as follows:
If proof we're wanting the adhesion
to principle" which actuated most of
the outside pressure for impeachment, it
could be furnished by the list of callers
at the White House since the verdict of
scquittal was rendered. Among the first
to congratulate Mr. johnson on the result
Of the trial were men who, during the
time that conviction appeared certain,
we're loudest in its advocacy, and most
strenuous in the demand for it. Many
Of them stand high in the political world,
and lead honest men by the nose into
caucus nominations and platform in
dorsement. Had Ben. Wade been made
President by the trial, they would have
rushed into his arms-just as eagerly as,
under different result, they rushed into
Mr.. Johnson's arms. 1t is by Just such
men that party clamor is made, and just
such men pass for statesmen and party
leaders. Whether the President will be
deceived by their professions or not, |
have no means Of knowing IL has, how
ever, been one Of the curiosities Of bis
aAht1AoAAeboh AuaA - uao bNNA
profitable to oppose 1t, openly OF
cOvertly, than 10 support it frankly and
honestly; and It Is one Of the remarkable
traits Of Mr.. Johnson's charsciss 70 let
bic friends se vichmised' aud sacrificed
every where and either 10 take counsel
from bic enemies
Greeley visited Washington while The
impeachment trial vas in progress, and
a. q tine when IL was no secret that the
Chief Justice was not in sympathy With
the movement Talking on political
topics With a few frissds, one evening,
the Trilune philosopher was asked
" whai Be thoaghi nov Of his freud
Chase "a question involFHg an ALA
sion well undersiood ~ those Who re-
saenbsr hos ar3eutly be worked. uutil .
short tine ago. 70 make Chase the Re-
pubiican candidate fsr the Presidency.
Greeley paused ashile. as II 10 d0uht
uhsiher 70 swear or SIGH. snd fnally did
neither, bat said, IN that fhril treble Of
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complimentary Resolution.

The following is the resolution of the
State Convention complimentary to
President johnson. 1t was adopted by
common consent, except the following
words, not really adopted st all, viz:
"And in the event bis name should be
offered to the National Nominating
Convention, it is due that the representa-
tivss Of his own State should cast
united vote in his favor" On this
there was q tie vote by districts. We
yill publish all the resolutions to-mor-
row: aR
Resolved, That Andrew Johnson, in
the discharge of his great functions as
President of the United States at period
of trying and unprecedented embarrass-
meut, has rendered his name illustrious by
the fidelity with which he has sought ito
preserve, protect and defend the Consti-
tuition" against the assault of a revolu-
tionary faction, and in his recent signal
triumph in that behalf has earned the
gratitude of the American people, and
rendered hiAsef worthy of the highest
mark Of confidence that may be bestowed
upon him; and in the event his name
should be offered TO the National Nom
mating Convention, it is due that the
representatives. of his own State should
cast united vote in his favor. Never
theless, our delegates are at liberty to co.
operate with Northern delegates in the
selection as a candidate of any states.
man prominently associated and ident-
flied with the principles and measures
herein affirmed, and who will be most
acceptable to the conservative De-
mocracy of the nation.
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where the truth of the charge may be
given in evidence. !.
2. That the laws Of our State, with a
view 10 narrow and restrict the Jur'sdio'
| ton Of the court in matters OF contempt,
have substituted specified definitions OF
the offense, by fixed enactment tor the
definitions Of the common law ana that
clause six OF section 4l06 OF the Code
refers only 10 such acts or omissions as
are or may be declared TO be con-
lempv' by the statute laws Of the State.
2 That the articles published in the
Avalanche newspaper, which were made
| the basis Of the contempt proceeding by
the Judge OF the Criminal Court, are not
within the definition Of contempt ae-
cording to the statute Law OF Tennessee
hut were within the exercise OF that tree-
dom allowed BY the Constitution 10
"Eyery person who undertakes TO ex-
anime the proceedings Of the LeglslA-
ture, or Of any braseh or ofhee Of The
Government" subject only 10 responsi-
bility for an abuse OF that freedom; aud
that. therefore, the imprisonment Of the
editors of the 4raianchs for the causes
alleged was, in our opinion, Illegal ana
oppressive, and is we'll calculated to i'm
pair the popular respect for the Judicial
Office
a That while We take occasion to as
sure Judge Hunter that Ia our opinion,
no process OF contempt. nor evs0 sue
cesstul suit for damages, rs 50 efeetnal
in winning the public respect ss the con. |
slant exhibition Of both the ABILITY and |
the desire to merit il, ye, in any LEGAL
proceeding which be nay institute for
the vindieatiOn Of bis chArseser, he would
command at al times the suppors Of The
profession i
s Tia, we take no par, in the personal
between Jadre Hunter and
the editors Of the AraiaEeAs, nor do We
express any opinion as to the merits OF
that dispute. Our action is based apsn
the belief that great principle OF law
has been violated. and that Il Is both our
right and duty to stand forth in its VIM
dication.
6 That we do, therefore, in the name
Of the legal profession, and in behalf Of
liberty and law, hereby record and make
public our deliberate and united and en-
phatic remonstrance against the exer-
Use Of the power to imprison for con-
empt in any other cases than those
enumerated in the statute law of the
and-ss being in its nature corrupting
o the Judge, oppressive to the citizen,
dangerous to liberty, asd in violation of
he fundamental principles of our gov
.rument
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OFFICERS:

PresidenL- Gen. James R. Chalmers.
Wee Presidents. Gen. j. d. Ruifin, Major
G. v. Rambaut, General 3. M. Rueker.
,Secretdry.-Coions NJ. Mageveny,Jr.
Treasurer.-Csptain W. H. Passmore.
Judges.-M Major j. p. Strange, Major G. v.
Rambaut. Capt. W. II. Passmore.
Grand Marshal Of the Ddy.-Colonel James
Coleman.
Assistant Marshall. Captain Geo. Mellersh,
Colonel w. L. Stewart.
Committee on Music. Seats, etc.-Captain Mel
lersh. Major Phil. Allen. Major Strange, j. G.
Motfatt.
Committee on Park.-W. L. Stewart, DR.. J. S.
White, DR.. W. N. Wilkerson.
Business Committee on Gates, etc.-W. Il.
Stewart, Captain .Passmore, Captain Van.
Superintendent of Track.-Capt. j. II. Mcclure.