The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-10-29
TEf.EGRRPHIC NEWS.

morning another shock of earthquake was
sensibly felt in the lower part ct this city,
throwing down articles of furniture, but do
ing no precepible damage.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 2l.-General Sctenck
writes TO friend in this city that be has ne
idea Of eaatesting Tor seat in the House TN
der tie late election.
Il can be confidently stated that Senator
Morton does not intend goingas United States
Minister to England. This is his own state
ment TO q member eff Congress,
NAsHvILLE, Oct. al.-The Democratic Con-
vention last night nominated Edward j. Col
lody, of Wilson county. as candidate for
Congress from Nashsille District. Bale Pey-
ton runs as an independent candidate.
RoNg. Oct 2l.-The Pope has formally
suspended thesessiou Of the Ecumenicai Ceun-
Gil, on the ground that there has been q sac
religious invasion Of the territory Of heehurch
which might prevent the freedom Of the ae-
ton OF the Pope and Fathers. The jubilee
in honor Of the Council is not suspended.
FlaRENcs, Oct s2-The health of the Pope
is still good. 1t is said the neutral powers
have counselled him 10 remain in Rome for
time and accept the situation and he has con-
cudetf 10 do So.
New YORK. Oct 22-Letters from Port
au Prince to October Sth, state tina. Baez
President of San Domingo, has either been
assassinated or abducted, or else be has run
away or committed suicide At all events,
he has. disappeared. Reports from San Do
mingo say his body was found at thas place.
Cabriett's faction was rejoicing over the event
and Delmonte had been offered the Presiden-
ey.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Oct. o3.-Another
slight shock was felt here at half-past six this
l,~,o. II T.. -.
quake.
CuARLEsroN, oot. 23.-No Official returns
of the election last week will be obtained be-
fore Wednesday. Returns. believed to be
trustworthy, indicate the return of General
Scott by Republican reduced majority. FL
lot, Republican, is probably elected to Con-
sress from the third District. Rainev, color
ed Republican. certainly succeeds Whttemore
from the First District. In the second Dis
trict the contest between Bowen and Deaage
is still doubtfal. In the fourth District N.
Kissick, reform candidate. is probably elect
ed. The Reformers elect about third Of
the Legislature.
New YORK. Oct. 23.-Co, McKiever, Ad-
iutant-G General of the Department of the East,
states that there is no foundation for the as
sertioa that the city will lie filed with troops
for use at the election. The troops now gar
risoning the forts enough for two or
three years-about G00-and will not be in
creased.
CINCINNATI, Oct. 24.-Delegates have been
arriving for the Convention to consider the
propriety of removing the National Capital
from Washington. L. N Reavis, of Misscu-
ri. G. n. Stewart, of Alabama aud c.. G..
Forshey, of Texas, of the Executive Commit
tee, are here. Delegates in considerable
ta1 tbo
The Convention will be called to order to-
morrow at noon by Judge Cation, of Illinois,
the President, if the St. Louis Convention
should arrive; otherwise. by Yice-Presdent
Stewart, Of Alabama. Delegates generally
are appointed from eli the States. The num-
Der here tonight is not large. A good Con-
vention is expected. A letter has been receiv-
ed by the Executive Committee from Horace
Greeley. expressing his opinion that if the
subject be carefully canvassed thatthe change
will be approved. He thinks the place Sc
ected should be The focus Of art and natural
refinement, inviting the presence and com
handing the admiration Of the choice spirits
of the civilized world. lie believes New
York is pre-eminently that city, but is quite
sure Washington is not.
New YoRK, Oct. 24-Ths lower part of
the city is fooled with circulars from Mayor
Hall asserting that the census is incorrectly
taken and that fair count would show a
population of million and quarter and
voting population of two hundred thousand.
lie appeals to all citizens and all parties to
register on Monday or Tuesday next, that
this point may be clearly established. The
action OF the Federal authorities relative to
the registry is creating intense excitement.
The Democrats seem confident there will be,
notwithstanding, a larger registration than at
any previous election.
NASHVILLE, Oct. 24-On Saturday war
rants were served on J. p. Nicholson, j. L.
Sneed, and Charles Amos, Judges Of the Su-
preme Court in session at Knoxville, and j
B. Hickell, reporter, at the instance of E.
Comp, United States Attorney. They are
charged with holding Office contrary to the
provisions of the Fourteenth Amendment
1t is probable the Supreme Court will adjourn
to await the issue Of an investigation.
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 25.-The official court
Of the State has been received. The Demo-
cratic majority on the State ticket is 2, $50.