The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-05-13
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THE ST. LOUIS CONVENTION.
ST. Louis, May IL. There ia reason IA
believe that much larger number from
The Eastern States would accented invita-.
'ions IL 1t had not been reported that tn,
conference WAS Intended 10 EN- hraeo onl ,
congressman from the west and south. An
Invitation has bcen sent to every m ember
OF both branches OF Congress Of The United
Stalea.
No action 10 expected to be taken nv tho
Convention, nor will any proposition be
submitted requiring vote or designed "a
commit any member to any line Of pcllcy
or legislation, The whole purpose Of the
nierepce is that Tie Congressmeu be IA /.
semblsd in an Informal manner Din Invita-
ton Of the city of 81. Louis, aud should
have presented TO them 3 practical state
ment of necessities of the West and South
for improvement and cheap water trans
portallon TO the sesboard, aud in connec-
ton with this event would enjoy hospital
lilies of the city, and have opportunities By
railroad excursions snd sthoryise TO see
considerable portion Of the Mississippi
valley under the most pleasant auspiees.
The merchants and people of ST. Louis
discIaim any narrow or sectional shirt
IN the matter and extend hearty invi-
'ation to Members of Congress from every
section eff the Union to be present
~@sArrangements have been made to extend
the Congressional excursion from Calves
ton to New Orleans by steamer across the
Gulf from there. The excursionists will
be taken down the Mississippi river to
tho Balize, where they will have au oppor-
tnnity Of observing distractions TO uavi-
CATION caused by the barat the mouth of
the river. They viii alsp be ban1uetod
and otherwise entertained ana returned
to their homes by railroads, free of e1.
pense.
ANOTHER RATTLE WITH TnE MsD0Us
SAN FRANCISCO, May IA courier mr.
rived at Yreka at clock this morning
with news of battle between l!ssbrenck $
and the Modoos. The Indians
were repulsed. No further particulars
have yet been received.
FEDERAL DEAD.
YRBKA, An expedition to bring the
b ode, of Liebtenants Cr6nslaii and Con-
rad, who fell on the 26th ult., buried the
bodies whore tn ~ were found; decolnposi-
Lien prevented removal.
WASHINGTON, May l2.-Major Chandler
Of the regular army died in the insane hes
pital.
TO BE ARRESTED FOR LIBEL.
1t is apprehended that Whitellw Reid
will be ART sted after the funeral Of Chief
Justice Chase for libel snit enterered here
to-day by Rem Butler In behalf Of IlcnIa-
min Comp whom the Tribune sailed
typical Old rascal. Damages laid at $50.
300.
APPOINTMENTS.
The President appointed Julien Neville
Receiver of Public Moneys at New Or
leans, vice Hyatt, suspended '
Harry Lot, Register of the land office at
New Orleans, vice Barnard, suspended.
FUNERAL or THE CHIEF JUSTICE.
About enc hundred private carriages in
he Chase funeral procession. There was
30 music or unusual display.
Judge Prmport, of New York, was ten
dered the mission 10 ST. Petersburg, vice
Orr, deceased. .-l..re
Whitelaw Ried has acknowledged SER
vice to the libel warrant. No further pre-
ceedings yet,
New YORK May ll.-On Monday VIM.
NJ. Tweed will be called to answer fifteen
new indictments. rN TT.F
Samuel J.. Mitchell, a prominent merch
mt and once proprie tor Of the Southern
Line of Steamers, is dead $50
The American and British Claim Com-
nissioners have adjourned to meet at New
port on June Sd. They take with them
me hundred and forty unadjucdiaod cases
having decided thus far 3j7 cases.
THE POLARIs,
The Secretary of tho Navy has telegraph
ID TO the United States Coussl at st.
Johns to inform the department as to the
,est means of bringing the survivors ofths
oolaris to This city, limo other conyey-
lnce is presented the government will dis
patch u steamer to Bay Roberts for that
purpose.
PRESIDENT GRANT ON LOUISIANA AFFAIRS.
WARRINGTON, May ia dispatch TO the
New York Tribune says: During the past
ew days member of the Cabinet had
aid that the President has become thor
,ughly in earnest about Louisiana affairs,
hat difficulties in that State weuld speed
ly be brought TO close, and that he had
'eturned fully determined to take some de-
isive action.
His adhesion toathe Kellogg assump-
ion is more marked than ever, and he
will 20 to any length and authority tosus.
ain. On Saturday evening the Pres'deht
lad a long consultation with Gen. aher-
nan, Attorney General Williams and SEQ
etary Robson, at which New Orleans
roubles were thoroughly discussed, and
Ugh handed measures suggested, to which
he President sttcntively listened, and
which will probably be carried out before
he close of the present week.
The administration is unable to under.
tand why Gov. Kellogg does not make
requsiiion for federal troops, as it is
laimed he has perfect right TO do in the
bscnce of the Legislature, to maintain
he peace and assist the civil authorities
n administering the laws. 1t is said he
S the best judge as to whether there 10 q
of society reauiri ng the inter-
erence Of the army, and that any aid he
hight require would be promptly fur
ished so far as the President is concerned.
/ is not the Presidents intention TO take
ny energetic action until this. requisition
, made by Gov. Kellogg, and il is hoped
Q will make II without further delay. 4
As sosn asa requisition is made, the