Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-09-19
HON z NEWS.
serious Riot Among Firemen at Norfolk
LOUISIANA MURDERERs HTNG.

Serious Riot Among Firemen at Norfolk.
NORFOLK, VA, Sept. 1S.-A serious affray
occurred last night between the United and
Hope Fire Companies of this city, growing out
of jealousy that for some time, has existed
between the two companies
About 8 clock in the evening, a number Of
men from the United Company proceeded to
the engine house of the Hope Company, on
Cove street, and dragged the engine and hose
carriages into the street, and then went away.
Half an hour later a crowd of men belonging to
the Hope collected and proceeded to Main
street, meeting the United men near the Attain
tic Saloon, when fighting between the two COM
panies Immediately commenced. During the
fight, about twenty shots were fired from re-
volvers, by which two men were seriously and
four slightly wounded. The police gathered in
force and succeeded in arresting the leaders of
the riot and restoring order.
The Lowell fremen, who are visiting the city,
were at their hotel during the riot, and are in
no way implicated in the affair. s.
1t is stated that steps will be Immediately
taken to abolish the volunteer system and sub
stitute paid fire department.
NEW YORK, Sept. Comptroller Connolly
having appointed adeputy to exercise the funs-
fions of hissoffce, Mayor Hall, constituting this
action as a virtual resignation, appoints General
Mcclellan Comptroller. Mcclellan has not yet
accepted the post but awaits Connollys action
under the Mayor dismissal.
- SAN FRANCIsCo, Sept 18.-The ship Annie is
totally wrecked.
A powder explosion at Pioche, Nevada
caused confagration, destroying the bushes:
portion of the town. Loss, 100000.
ELMIRA, n. Y, Sept 18.-The County Con
vention has declared for Grant.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 18-The Receivers Of the
indianapolis, Cincinnati and Lafayette Railroad
have sued Henry c. Lord for $2500OO, in bonds
and money which, they charge, Lord convert
ed to his personal use while President of the
road.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 1S.-John Williams,
Alfred Decarroux and Noel, alias Madison,
Hampton, all colored, were hung to-day at St.
James Parish, for the murder of Frank Mon
teath on May the 10th. They were executed on
the spot where the murder was committed.
The Sheriff, executioner, jailor and guard were
all colored. re --.r a .e
CHICAGO, Sept. 18.-Two children, who had
been locked in kitchen while their mother
went to church, were smothered to death by
smoke
Dan FRANCISCO, Sept. 1S-At an outbreak
from the Nevada State Prison, five guards and
Lieut. Gov Devon were wounded. and Matt.
Ridly, proprietor of the Warm Springs, killed
Twenty. nine prisoners escaped.
The death of Cochise is rumored
The Apachees have driven the miners from
Turkey Creek Gen. Crook is confident that
he can conquer the Apachees if the Peace Com
missioners let him alone.
New YORK, Sept. 18.-COmptroller Connolly
writes Mayor Hall in response to the letter of
dismissal, that he has not, either in fact or its
equivalent, resigned the Comptroller's Office.
The excitement is intense Vast crowds are
around the city and county offices.
The Commercial says Mcclellan has accepted
the Comptrollership, who will proceed to the
Comptrollers Office and demand possession,
and, if it is refused, Mcclellan will apply to the
courts for an order giving him possession, which
win undoubtedly be granted, when Mcclellan,
supported by posse, will take possession.
Mayor Hall has notified Connolly that he re-
cognizes neither Connolly nor his deputy.
Green, as Comptroller. Meantime, Connolly
Green has delivered all the documents over
to a committee for investigation.
1t is authoritatively stated that Mcclellan de-
clines the Comptrollership
The Coroner's verdict holds the proprietors O
the torpedo establishment responsible for The
explosion. One of the proprietors is dead from
the eHeGtS OF the explosion, and the other is II
the tombs IN default of $40 600 bail.
A reward Of $4,000 is offered for the persons
who stole the vouchers ..EnfE