The Van Buren press., 1870-06-07
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
WASHINGTON, May %.
OKLAHOMA.

Lewis Downing, principal chler OF the
Cherokee Indian Nation, as delegate
from that nation, and one from the Creek
and Choctaws Nations, have drawn up a
formidable protest against the passage
the Senate bill to organize the territory
of Oklahoma, and consolidate these In
dian tribes under territorial form of
government Besides this remonstrance
is filed in the House signed by several
thousand of the Cherokee Nation, pro-
testing against the organization of q ter
ritorial government. They say that the
whole movement is n swindlc OF the most
gigantic kind, and is in the interest OF
spectators who have resorted to this
legislation to secure titles to Indian lands.
New York, May 80
1t is reported that District Attorney
Fellows will succeed John Morrisy in
Congress, and that Minister Sickles and
Collector Grinnell are to exchange places.
WASHINGTON, May 81.
The following telegram to Commits
sioner Delano, dated Little Rock, May
30, was received to-day: " Indian tobac-
co seizure cases were decided on the
twenty third instant at Van Buren, before
Judge Caldwell, and all property seized
is forfeited to the government, and all
parties indicted The tobacco thieves
are utterly crushed, and the laws tri
umphant. Judge Caldwell holds that the
laws Of Congress are paramount to any
treaty, whether domestic or foreign, and
all the internal revenue laws relating to
tobacco, extend to all persons I'm the In
dian territory. The jury, without leaving
their seats, found verdict for the gov
ernment, after instructions from the
court" Signed John Mcdonald, Super
visor of Internal Revenue
VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND, May 81.
The commissioners of election this
morning gave certificates of election to
H. X. Ellison, as Mayor, and the rest Of
those elected on the conservative city
ticket. The republicans will contest the
election before the courts.
Hollywood Cemetery was to-day filled
with persons decorating the graves of
Confederate soldiers.
Sr. ALBANs, May 80.
A few Fcnians are still lettering about
the streets, but will leave for home as
soon as they obtain money to pay trans
portation. Colonels Brown and Murphy
are still in Jail, unable to obtain bail.
Many Fenians believe ONeill intended
to be arrested, and threaten his life if an
opportunity presents itself. They still
claim that he has large amount ofmon-
ey, collected from the hard earnings of
the Irish laborers.
Fenian j. Boyle REILLY, was arrested
this morning by General Foster, and
lodged in ST. Albans' Jail
BUFFALO, May 30.
Fenian leaders from the Middle States
and West are in council here to-day, in
vestigating the late disaster, and adopting
means for reorganization. Although
disgusted at the miserable failure at st.
Adams, they profess not to be dispirited
and claim that the organization will stead
lily pursue its object to success.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
CHARLESTON, June L.
The election for member of Congress
in place Of b. f. Whittemorc, resigned,
was held in the First District of this
State day. The candidates were White
more and Dunn, both claiming to be Re-
publicans. The returns are meagrc, but
indicate the re. election of Whittcmore.
FOREIGN,
CoNsTANTINoPLE, June l.
Fearful vindictiveness of the native
christians in Romlia, Turkish Province
against the Jewish population culmina-
ted on Sunday in wholesale butchery
of Jews, thousands of men women and
children were dragged from their homes
and slaughtered, and the work still goes
on in the interior The authorities have
made no movement to check it, The
christians took advantage of the absence
of reigning Prince Charles, and at pre-
concerted signal the total determination
of the Jews.
Late adviccs from Bemidcos confirm
the slaughter of ~ of the most respecta-
BILE citizens by volunteers in revenge for
the May defeats suffered.
Pealilla, military commander Of the
District knew that the butchery was med
itated and passively endorsed it.
New ORLEANS, June l.
Arrived-bark Belle of ST. Louis, from
Hong Kong, with l67 coolies.
ONO.
CoLuMBus, June l.
The Democratic State Convention met
in the Opera house at II o clock to-day.
The attendance was not rs large rs usual
for State Convention of this party. ID.
j. Collin was selected temporary chairman
and Hon L. d. Campbell permanent
chairman.
The following ticket was nominated:
Secretary of State-Wm. Heysley, of
Cleveland.
Supreme Judge--R. "A. Harrison. of
London.
Comptroller of the Treasury-John II.
Hinton, of Belmont
Member of board of public works
VIM. Spencer, OF Licking.
FER From the Fort Smith Herald, we
learn that Branch Office Of the Arkan-
sas Insurance Company has been es.ab-
lished in that city, with Maj, G. A. MEr-