New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-08-21
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idcnce, in Hartford county, Maryland


the final settlement Of the case. She was IN
court yesterday, and vehemently denied
ever having been divorced from Byrne,
claiming that she left him on account Of her
religion and married StOepel under the i'm
preston that BVrne had obtained a divorce
from her. Mr.. Carpenter, an executor un-
der the will, denies that she was tie legal
wife Of the deceased, and claims that debts
due will absorb nearly the entire estate.
CHICAGO, August Cot is reported that
the Texas cattle fever has appeared among
some OF the herds in SangamOn and Morgan
counties, and although as yet the disease
does not appear to have spread, the Circum
stance has caused quite panic among the
stock men.
The greatest excitement prevailed last
evening in the wheat market, caused by the
apparent or real collapse of the corner in
that cereal. Wheat opened on Change
this morning at 81 5642, cash or sellers Au-
gust, and before the close, under pressure
of panic, declined to 81 o. Opinions differ
az TO whether the corner has really broken
or not TOday's market is anxiously
awaited.
ToRoNTo, August 20-The Ottawa cor
respondent Of the Toronto LeudCI says
there is some foundation for the rumor that
Cuban agents are at work in Montreal en-
deavoring to enlist men to serve in the
Cuban army.
The government has been apprised Of the
fact, and will issue proclamation warning
hcr maicaty's subjects against enlistment Of
persons for service with the insurgents Of
Cuba, or fitting out vessels for any such
purpose
CrvCINNATI August 9.-Considerable ex-
element was created here last night by
Tabs GOss, colored Greeley speaker |
who stated that he was called on by a party |
of coored men IN the night, and notified to !
leave the city. He was advertised to !
Rps ak at COving50n tonight
There was a large force Of police on hand |
to protect him. All efforts failed 10 dis !
cover the names of the threatening parties. |
Very few COlOred men attended the meet
ing tonight, and there was no disturbance. |
COlOred men in this city have issued a call |
for a meeting tomorrow night in behalf of /
free speech.
ATLANTA, Ga, August 2O-The straight
out Democratic convention was a small af-
fair. No men of note we're present, and
only twenty-five counties out OF one hun
bred and thirty.six in the State were rep
resented. Delegates were appointed to the
Louisville convention, and O'COnOr was de-
Clared their preference for President.
SARATOGA, August 20.-The following is
the result Of the third days races:
First Rdce-Sweepstakcs for two year
ODDS 800 each, half forfeit with 500
added, three-quaTters of a mile, was won
by Count DOrsay. Time-l:l9R.
Second Racc-Purse $500, for three year
ODDS, one mile aud an eighth, won by EX-
perence Oaks. Time-l:574.
Third RdCe.-A free handicap for purse
of $500 for all ages, one mile and three
quarters, was intensely exciting, and was
won BY Marie Louise who beat Frank
Hampton by short head, Arizona third,
at Frank HamptOn's saddle girth; Brother
to Connolly laying at ArzOnas shoulder.
Defender was beaten off after running sec
ORd to Arizona for a mile and a quarter
The last half mile was hOtly contested.
Frank Hampton and Brother to Connolly
having led half way up the stretch, when
Marie Louise came on them with such
rush as to secure victory for her new
owner, she having been bought in the sell
ing race yesterday by DR. Weldon. "Tme,
300, the fastest time on record by seven
seconds.
UTICA, n Y, August 2O-The Soldiers
convention met in the Utica Opera House
at p. nj. On motion, Colonel Willard
Billiard, of New York, was chosen tempo
rary chairman. On taking the chair Colonel
Bullard thanked the convention for the |
honor, and declared it to be the duty Of the
soldiers of the Union army TO stand by
their old commander, and to never agree to
shake hands with rebels over the chasm
until they arc willing to be loyal. He then
referred to disaffeCtiOn in tire Republican !
party, and said there was no such disatfec-
ton among the soldiers.
The address was received with much en-
thusiasm, and when the name of General |
Grant was mentioned the entire convention
rose to their feet and cheered heartily.
After the appointment of various commit |
ices it was decided to leave the choice of
permanent president to the convention, and |
Major General George :. Sharp was chosen
General Sharp addressed the convention at !
much length, pointing out the duty of sol
diers in the coming crisis, involving the
honor of their old commander and the vel
fare of their country.
The following dispatch was read
SARATOGA, August 20, 1872.
Kind greetings to our old comrades; am
very sorry not to be able to be with YOU to-
day. wish you happy reunion, and feel :
fure that the action of your convention will !
ba patriotic and wise.
Yours, in fidelity to the old flag )
A. E. BURNSIDE.
General Charles II. Van Wyck was intro
duced, and made a brief address on the
political situation. {
The committee on resolutions reported
the following: &
RcSolced That we have no sympathy with I
that political party which has among its :
most earnest supporters the Tammany | l.
Democracy and KuKlux Khan We dis q
cover IN the present remarkable alliance |
between the enemies of republican institu-
ions and the followers of Horace Greeley
me control of men Of tried and undUubted q
oyalty. a
RCS0ircd, That we heartily approve the Il
lOminees of the Republican pattv for presi- q,
lent and Vice President, and pledge to G
hem our most earnest support We be- @,
ICye the man who led us to victory and the N
mo who watched over us from his place as b.
hartman of the Senate Military Commit n,
go, aud SO carefully guarded our interests u
re the best men 10 rely on for justice to W
ur manned comrades, and the widows and | n
rphbu- Of those who sacrificed their lives ! V
a our late struggle for the preservation Of m
he Union, Ia
RcSoiged, That we are in full sympathy pg
nd harmony with the Republican State m
convention about to assemble, and hereby fir
ledge ourselves to support its ticket h;
ReSotrcd, That we heartily approve of the nc
roposItiOu to establish a soldiers home in W,
zig State. sa
ResolCcd, That the soldiers and sailors Vi!
sahlIauons for each congressional dis SD
ICY are hereby requested to appoint three TOT
2ociaI delegates or representatives to the tic
lttsourg convention, to be held on the
'VehtSehlh OF September, and all soldiers
lu s z +n the state are requested to at
The resolutions were pDor;,,.,,,zI, me
lOpted. '''S Nc
General Stewart l.. Woodford yves +l,o ser
luOduced TO the convention. and yvas ~ - Ma
aiyed with three hearty cheers. he soiS OF
n this occasion, soldiers ought TO he Gar, Una
nd nowhere else. As for the reconciIiatiaT gre
} much spoken of, he said the soldiers ~ spa
lie Union wanted it and would strfiggIe UNI
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