The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-10-05

Police Court, to answer charges prefer
red Against him for signing fraudulent
warrants. He waived an examination,
and offered bail in any amount. Judge
Barrett, counsel for the prosecution,
said there was no necessity for the
Mayors giving bail, as it was not con.
templated to hold him in dnrance.
New ORLEANS, October "A strong
Northeast wind for several days past
filled Lake Pohohartrain from the Gulf
A northeast storm, with rain, began
last night. AT noon, the storm CONT.
nueH,- and fears OF another overflow are
entertained. The water is over the Mo.
bile and New Orleans Railroad at three
points between this city and Rigolets.
The steamship Liberty, from Balti-
more for New Orleans, put into Pensa-
coia-having lost her rudder in the gale
of the 29th ult.
NIGHT DISPATCHES.
WASHINGTON, October 4. 4.-Extensive
preparations are making by the Navy
Department to meet Alexis. A naval
fleet, under command Of Vice-Admiral
Rowan, will receive the Russians off
Sandy Hook. The best available ships
in the service will be in the reception
feet. The Grand Duke will be saluted
with an Admiral's salute. It is thought
he will come to Washington immediate.
~. aud receive no hospitalities. until he
has paid his respects to the Government.
Probabilities-The storm in the East.
ern Gulf will probably move Northeast
to the South Atlantic coast, but will
somewhat diminish in severity. The
low barometer in the Northwest will
move Eastward, with brisk Southerly
winds on Lake Michigan and Easterly
winds on Lake Superior; but the dry.
smoky atmosphere North of the Ohio
Valley will probably prevent any heavy
rain.
CoNcoRD, N H., October DIR.
| Charles r. Wood, Of Manchester, con.
| yicted Of causing the death of Elvira
Woodward, by abortion, has been SON
fenced to twelve years in the State pri-
son.
BosroN. October 4. The Prohibtory
State Convention nominated Judge Pitt
man for Governor.
FRAaIINaHAM, MASS, October 4-The
Labor Reform Convention is fully at
| tended. Fifteen women are among the
delegates. e. M. Chamberlain was no
minated for Governor.
CHICAGO, October 4.-Tho Journal
| says that the President, while in this
city, stated emphatically that, to his
knowledge, the charges Of the New York
Tribune against Collector Murphy we're
without foundation, that he sees no rea-
son for removing him, and that he will
not crafty the clamors of those who have
O personal or faotious object in view.
NEW ORLEANS, October 4.-Ten and
six-tenths inches of water fell for the
twenty-four hours ending p. NJ, yes
terday. Tie railroad being overfowed,
trains have stopped running, and the
wires are down; hence no Texas election
news.
CHARLEsroN. October 4.-Sailed-
steamer Champion, New York.
BALTIMORE, October 4.-The Tri -enni
nj General Convention of the Protestant
Episcopal Church of the United States
assembled at Emanuel Church, in this
city, to-day. The edifce was crowded
In the morning exercises, the Rt. Rev.
Johns, of Virginia, preached the SER
mon; after which the Bishops dissolved,
and were called to order by Presiding
Bishop Smith. OF Kentucky. A resolu-
ton was passed to proceed in body to
Grace Church, for organization, Mt which
their Lordships, the Bishop Of Litch6eld
and RI. Rev. DR.. Venable, Bishop Of
Nassau, were present. Among tile
deputies on the floor were Hon. Ham
iton Fish and ex-senator Stevenson, of
Kentucky. Rev. Mr.. Holly, colored,
rector of Trinity. ut Port-au- Prince, was
on the floor.
ROCHESTER, October 4.-Tho conven-
tion was called to order by Mr. Silden,
Chairman of the State Central Commit
tee. Clarkson NJ. Potter wns made tenn
porary Chairman. In his address, he
called upon the convention to purge and
purify the party OF corruption. Horntio
Seymours presence in the convention
was greeted with enthusiastic applause.
A communication was read from the
Tammany Hall delegation, asserting that
they do not wish to embarrnss the con-
vention, and calling for rigid examina-
tion Of the charges of corruption in New
York. They waive the right to partici.
pate in the convention, and pledge their
support to the ticket nominated. After
a recess, the convention re-assembled OF
B o'clock. It WIS announced that Gen.
McQuade, the contesting delegate from
Oneida, in the interest of harmony, had
withdrawn his claim to a seat. Francis
Kiernan was invited to seat. Com.
mlttees on permanent organization, re
solutions and contested seats were ap
pointed, and recess taken till 7. It il
generally believed the convention will
complete it's business and adjourn to
night. The proceedings are most order
ly and harmonious Ex-Governor Sey