Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-20
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In the South Carolina Legislature a resolu-
tion has been passed providing that incorpo-
rated towns shall make no distinction of color
in the appointment Of policemen. An attempt
was made TO turn over all schools in the State
20 the negro school commissioners. The mat
eer was referred TO a committee All foreign
claims against the State bank have been repu.
dated
The Democratic Executive Committee of AL
ALBANIA was in session yesterday, and passed
series Of resolutions endorsing the Democratic
nominees and platform; urging the people TO
vote al the November election, and 10 take the
laws as tney md them, and denouncing the at :
tempt OF the Legislature to cast the electoral
vote Of the State.
Two policemen in Atlanta, Ga, arrested a
drunken and disOrderly negro Tuesday night,
and were taking him 10 the station, when they
were attacked by party of negroes, knocked
down. and the prisoner rescued. Later the
negroes collected about the station and fired on
the police, who returned the fire. The negroes
finally withdrew. One negro was killed and
two wounded.
The thirty-frst annual convention Of the
Diocese sf Western New York opened in Buf.
falo yesterday, Right Rev. Bishop Cox pre-.
siding. One hundred and twenty four clergy
men were present. Among the notables Were
Rev DIR. Hill, missionary TO Greece. Hon.
Horatio Seymour will be in attendance during
the convention.
The trotsing horse Red Rover won the
sWctletdkees 1OI winch nNe 0OrSeS Were en-
tered, on the Fashion Course. Long Island, on
Tuesday. Three straight heats were trotted
in 2.i7 =, 2:514, 2:i9A- The bay horse Hollow.
back was second in each heat.
John 5. Allen. of New York, who was con-
yicted, with Collector CallIcott, of alleged
revenue frauds, has had his sentence COM
muted so far as the term ofimprisonment OF for
one wear is concerned, leaving only the fine of
two thousand dollars 10 be paid.
Six persons escaped from the Jail at North.
ampton, Mass, Tuesday forenoon. A reward
of two hundred dollars has been offered for
their apprehension.
The Chinese Embassy arrived at Springfield,
Mass, yesterday, and after short stay pro.
ceeded TO Worcester. They will leave for
Boston to-day.
in New Brunswick, N. J., took place last
evening. Speeches Were made by John J.
Blair, Horace Greeley, and Mayor Pangborn.
The speeches were able and eloquent, and
were received with great enthusiasm.
The report that yellow fever was pre- vailing
At Key West is denied. ltis said there is not
case on the island.
A Mr.. CABOT, connected with an iron estab-
lshment in Philadelphia, is reported a defaul.
ter for over S2OO,COO.
The rotunda OF the University of Virginia
accidentally took fire Yesterday The building
and library were somewhat damaged.
George II. PendIeton passed through Port
land Ne, yesterday, on bis way 10 Bangor.
There was a Republican tCrch-light process
sion in Atlanta, Ga. last evening.
The Maryland Repu blican State Central
COMMITTEE meets IN Baltimore tomorrow Fri
day.
The cattle disease now rag ing IN the West
has made its appearance in Canada.
In Queen Anne's county, Maryland, the COL
ored people pay taxes on 80, ,og7 worth of pro-
perty.
General Mcdowell is in Portland, Me.