Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-10-05
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of the Mormon Church, have been arrested for
lewdness. They were bailed at 5000, fsT
LEAvENwoRTH, Oct. 4.-Advices from the
Indian territory indicate trouble, growing out
of the imprisonment of the Kiowa chiefs. =
HARTFoRD, CoxN, Oct. 3-The returns
from ia town show that the Republicans car
ried 81, the Democrats 81 and in l6 mixed
tickets were were elected.
ROCHESTER,, Oct 4-The Democratic State
Central Committee has been in session since 8
o'clock. lit has transpired that Hon. Clarkson
n. Patton, of Westchester, will be made tenn
porary chairman. The position was rendered
to Allen G. Beach, but was declined. Tam
many presents its claims to representation in the
convention with renewed energy, and attempts
are being made to conciliate its delegates, but
so far without success. 1t is probable they
will appear on the floor of the convention and
the matter will be referred to the COMMITTEES on
credentials 1t is said that Tammany accepts
Patton as temporary chairman.
New YORK, Oct. Mayor Hall appeared
this morning at the Yorkville police court to
answer charges preferred against him for sign
ing fraudulent warrants. He waived the exami-
nation, offering bail in any amount. Judge Bar
rett counsel for the prosecution, said that there
was no necessity for the Mayor giving bail as it
was not contemplated to hold him in durance
vile
NEw ORLEANS, Oct. A strong northeast
wind for several days past has filed Lake
Ponchartrain ::from the Gulf A northeast
storm with rain commenced last night.
NoON.- The storm continues, and there are
fears of another overflow of water over the
Mobile and New Orleans Railroad.
At Pm, hence, between this city and Ri
golets, the steamship Liberty, from Boltimore
to New Orleans, put into Pensacola, having lost
her rudder in the gale of the 10Th.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-Extensive prepara-
tions are making by the Navy Department to
meet the Grand Duke Alexis A naval feet
under command of Vice-AdmiraI Rowan, re-
ceiyes tie Russians off Sandy Hook. The best
available ships in the service will be in the re-
ception. The feet of the Grand Duke will be
saluted with an Admirars salute. 1t is thought
he will come to Washington Immediately, and
receive no hOsptalities until he has paid his re-
spects TO the Government.
Concord, n. H., Oct 4-Dr. Charles 2.
Wood, of Manchester, convicted of causing the
death of Alvira Woodward by abortion, has
been sentenced to twelve years imprisonment
in the State Prison.
BosToS, Oct 4-The Prohibitory State Con-
vention nominated Judge Pittman for Cover
nor.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 4-The triennial General
Convention of the Methodist Episcopal Church
of the United States assembled at Emanuel
Church in this city to-day. The edifce was
crowded. #.r .I.'.E
In the morning exercises, Right Reverend
Johns, of Virginia, preached, after which the
bishops were disrobed, and were called to order
by the presiding bishop, Smith, of Kentucky
4 resolution was passed, that the convention
proceed in body to Grace Church for organi-
zation, at which their lordships the Bishop of
Lltchheld and Rt. Rev. Dr. Venable, of Vir-
ginia appeared -.....
among the deputies on the floor were Hon.
Hamilton Fish and Senator Stevenson. of Ken
lucky. Rev. Mr.. Holly, colored rector of Trim
ity Church at Port au Prince was also on the
floor.
ROCHESTER,, n. Y, Oct. 4-The Democratic
State Convention met to-day and was called TO
order by Mr.. Tilden, chairman of the State
Central Committee Clarkson n. Potter wa:
made temporary chairman. In his address, hC
called upon the convention to purge and purify
the party of corruption.
Horatio Seymour's presence in the conven
tiOn was greeted with enthusiastic applause. A
communication was read from the Tammany
Hall Delegation asserting that they do no
wish to embarass the convention, and callinI
rigid examination of the charge of cor
ruption in New York. They waive the righ
to participate in the convention and pledge sup
port to the ticket in nomination After the re.
cess the convention re-assembled at . O. clocL
in the afternoon when it was announced tbat
General McQuade, contesting delegate from
Oneida, in the interest of harmony had with
drawn his claim to a seat. Francis Kenan wa
invited to a seat.
Committees on permanent organization, reso
lutions, and contested seats were appointed, an
recess taken till Z.
1t Is generally believed the convention wi
complete its business and adjourn tonight.
The proceedings are most orderly and han
monious.
Ex-UoV. Seymour would have been tendere
the permanent Craftsmanship, but business Ell
gagements prevented his remaining to the clos,
1t. Gov. Beech will probably be chosen.
CHICAGO. Oct. 4-The Chicago Journal say
the President, while in this city stated emnhat
cally that the charges of the New York Thin,
against Collector Murphy are, to his knovlad,,,
without foundation, that he sees no reason f.
removing him, and that he viii not crafty ii
clamors of those who have personal tactic
object in view.
SOUTH FARMINGHAM, MASS, Oct 4.
The Labor Reform Convention was fully q
tended. Fifteen women were among the del
gates. E. NJ. Chamberlain was nominaed Fl
Governor.