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New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
THE OBJECT OF THE ARRESTS IN REL
RIVER PARISH.

THE Authority OF THE UNITED STATES TO ARREST
THE ALLEGED MURDERERs OF TwITCHELL-
DEVICES. AND OTHERS QUEsTONED-INTIMIDA-
TON OF THE WHITES THE OBJECT IN MAKING
THE ARRESTS.
NEw-ORLEANs, Oct 20.-Referring to the arrests
in Red River Parish for alleged participation IN the
murder of Twitchell. Devices, and Others. The P'e0-
yune of tomorrow will have the following:
The murder in this case was perpetrated at time
when there political excitement. and no election
or other dsputaton involving the exercise OF any OF
the rights Of cOOred people. The persons murdered
we're white men. II there were any negroes 10 the
psrty they were released before the white men were
killed 1t is uDquesonable that great crime was com
,pitted and the perpetrators should be held 10
justice and punishment therefor but by whom
ey what authority can they be so heldi Have they
not violated the laws. the peace and dignity OF the
State OF louisiana And the United states pow
statei We appeal to eowcitzens in other States,
against this bigh-hauded outrage, perperaed by that
arch enemy OF our state, Attorney General Williams.
How would they regard similar arrest OF persons within
their several states by United States soldiers and the
dragging OF them 10 remote part Of the State 70 be
tried for an alleged against the laws and dignity
OF the State There not a showing Of probable
eause to justlfy the arrest OF the par
ties thus captured by United States cav
airy. These persons not present at the murder
nor is there any reason 10 suspect that they ever
aided or abetted the same. Though the incident oc
eurred several weeks ago, and United States troops
were within reach, attempt was made TO arrest them
until few days before the election 1he real oDeet u
thns II is TO intimidate the white people OF
the connry and TO emboden the colored so as to inhu
ence the results Of the election shortly TO be held
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
THE MASSACHUSETTS CAMPAIGN.

SPEECH BY THE HON. J. N. s. WILLIAMS AT CAM
BRIDGE.
BOsToN, Oct. 20.-The first Republican rati-
fcaton meeting of the season was held in Cambridge
this evening" at which the Hon. j. NJ s. Williams was
the principal speaker though his remarks occupied only
a few minutes. He thanked the audience Tor the
support which had been gwen him. IL was
grateful to him to be able to turn from the abuse
which some were busy pouring upon him to the
cordial friendship Of his friends He had been asked 10
make some explanation Of certain charges made against
him. hut he had not such request from any OF
his friends. When ot these asked for an explana
on he would be glad To give i but he dd not care 20
try TO satisfy his eDemes In regard TO the charge tha
he had pocketed 10000 by insurlne the men men
OF Cambridge during the war from the uraIt,
he said that when he went into the operation
it was with the understanding that ne shouio
lose $50 600 or make 10000 II be lost the money ne was
to pay IT, while If he made 1t no was to give II 10 tne
soldiers fund He was careful about 1t at that time
that he never handled single cent Of the money, out
10 all went through the hands Of Edward Richardson
He made about $1,000 ali Of which was given 10 tue
soldiers fund. he then read letter, which was 10 be
sent to the Committee or the convention Which, WAS
to inform him OF his nomination.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.

APPOINTMENT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.
The Republican County Convention met last
evening at Republican Hall in Thirtythird-st, one door
east Of Broadway. Hugh Gardner, Chairman Of the
Republican General Committee called the Convention
TO order. and on motion OF ex-May0r Opdyke, Thomas
Murphy was appointed President, and Gen Joseph C..
Pinckney aud James r. Davies were named as secre-
taries.
Mr.. Murphy conducted the chair amid applause,
and the organic lti0n was completed call OF dele
gates Jacob NJ. Patterson % OF the Xth District pre-
sented the following resolution which was adopted;
R.o.red That committee consisting Of from each Assembly
% a. an sSlOSrned meeting 70 ss he'd al this pase On
that the officers Of this Convention
DO added to the Committee.
A. j. H. Duganne submitted resolutions In favor OF the
nomination of only straight-out Republicans for the
oees and Of comforting with other organizations. He
concluded by nominating George Jones for Mayor. The
resolutions did not seem to meet with general favor and
tae wish OF the Convention was 80 plainly eyneea that
MT Duganne withdrew them.
On motion Ofs Mr.. GarIner all nominations
directed to be referred to the Committee to be ap-
pointed under Mr. PattersOns resolution. George Bliss
moved that the Committee be directed to meet tins
morning az 10 o'clock at No. AT Fourthave, which was
mittee was subsequently, annonnce2 as follows: t-.ss
Iys Mes.s a% Burns H Dspn' Shea VA @ ThG% s GEAR GEAR
H. Y2 ASn Sssn s' & nSS' Jne.
asS xv f'a sSIsi sn Brady aV hsS
ky x Elias Disney xS R:,,S BsH1 A. Green rese SS
Lexis Phillips; xxI.t A. Keiehan xxIlId and xxIvd Wards
" rphsgen aud the officers Of the Conveson, Thomas Murphy
joseph G. Pinckney aud James r. Davies
II Will be by the foregoing action Of the County
Convention that the intention Of the leaders OF the
Republican party as to the nominations for Mayor
ana the other County officers has not yet been
developed. The officers OF the Convention with
many OF the delegates after the adjournment, went
TO the Republican State General Committee Rooms at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel, and 1t generally understood
that the nominees would be agreed upon during the
night. II was believed that the nomination OF Gen
Patrick H. Jones for Register by the anti Tammany mass
meeting at Cooper Institute would be accepted and
statement was made by persons apparentywell informed
that Mr. Otendorfer had said that II the Republicans
nominated unexceptiOnabe candidate he would give
way, provided the choice did fall on Mr. Van Mort
The politicians still engaged at midnight canvass
ing the subject aud endeavorng to agree upon salts
fatOry ticket,
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
INTENSE EXCITEMENT IN RED RIVER
PARISH.

PARTIAL LIST OF THE CITIZENS ARRESTED IN CoC-
sHATIA-THE PEOPLE ALARMED-THREE HUND-
RED WARRANTS SAID TO HAVE BEEN ISSUED.
Ew-ORLEANs, Oct. 20.-The following has been
received from the special correspondent OF IHE
TRIBUNE at Shreveport:
SHREVEPORT, La. Oct 20, 1874
The following is partial list Of the citizens arrested
IN Coushatta Major Stephenson. Capt Aoney, j. NJ.
McImore Hugh Jones, Walter Clark Bret Lee, George
Cawtborp DR.. Brown, Prude hyams Pink Lebright,
and Samuel Llsse There others whose names have
DOT reported. 1t is very difcut TO obtain any
trustworthy information 70 the cause or manner
Of the arrests The white people throughout Red River
Parish much alarmed, as 1t is given out that war
rants have issued for the arrest Of 300 persons
Many timid ones have fed, having no faith in
obtatu1pg Justice from the Federal Courts and
dreadipg 10 be taken away from their homes
for incarceration In New-Oreans while awaiting
trial body Of cavalry left here this morning. going
towards Bienyie Parish. The excitement Is spreading
all surrounding parishes as the warrants seem TO
have been made indlscr1mnatey. No arrests have
been made here but they momentsrly apprehended
Yesterday the Federal Commissioners made aidavits
sgaDs 70 other property holders for de
claring that they would not employ persons who
vote with carpet baggers The indignation and ex
element is intense but the motive OF the movement
would he too apparent and the Republican leaders
stin have II under consideration. The people here
take despondng view OF the situation ana the scuon
Of those who declared their purpose 70 retain IN their
employ ment no men who vote with the Radicals. was
desperate resort caused by the hrm bee that u is tne
setted policy OF the Administrator 10 AircsnlZe ,he
Stale. and by harsh and brutal means 10 ioIce lhe
ton.
COMPROMISE TICKET IN JEFFERSON lPARIsH
NEw-ORLEAHs, Oct. N.-A compromise has
been elected In Jefferson Parish the Conserve
Ssss Aso ksDublssAas Tie Republicans Bsaapstsd The
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
NEW-JERSEY REPUBLICANS ACTIVE.
OF WILLIAM WALTER PHELPS AMI

DECLARATIONS OF WILLIAM WhLiEh ThE'io h4'D
GEN. BURNSIDE AT HACKENsACK.
About 300 Republicans assembled yesterday
afternoon on the public green at Hackensaek N j. to
listen 10 addresses by the candidates for State and
local honors Judge Charles H. voorhis presided, and
spoke briefly regarding the characters OF the men nOm
mated urging his hearers to earnest effort to secure
their election Judge Nehemiah Miard was next miro
duced the announced speakers of the day not having
arrived and discussed the question whether or not 1t
would do TO intrust the Government to any
other than the Republican party, and conclud-
ing that 1t would not. At $3.50 o'clock the
Hon. George A. Halsey, the Hon. william Walter
pbelps and Gen Burnside arrived. Gen. Burnside was
at once and made short speech commencing
the Republican candidate for State Secretary Gen. Ed
ward Jardne. and saying of Congressman Pheps that
no one in the House OF Representatives had won more
confidence OF the people Of Rhode Island than he
Cheers were given for Rhode Island and Tor Gen. Burn
side Mr. Hasey the candidate for Governor spoke rev
words. and was followed by Mr.. Phelps, the candidate
for rsecton To Congress- He advocated the election
of Repubcans. first because the Republican party
had always been ready to make any sacr-
flee which the good OF the country required
secondy because the Republican party Is party 0i
nrooress daring 10 accept issues wishing to test all
inns and choose that which is good and thirdly that
the Republican party, whatever fanlts II has comitded
has always endeavoed 70 $ ao %Ss sysr sSseped new
dea and never would. He then ditcusseu .ne qun@1a @
tions each OF the Candidates III Ne"-Jefs scJ' anu
declared that with exception hand and that tina,
one the nominee for congress ,tS pe''ep nnh mieh
cans had selected. Regarding himself. Mr.. Phelps
said that throughout his Congressional term ne had
sought first TO do what was right, ana then wnat
would please his constituents, voting every tune Tor
economy and honest government the only vote when
had brought reproof from any conslderaole nuper @ M m
his district against the Cvii klghts Dill ne
voted against that bill. frs because II was unconsun
onal secondly, because t would DO the co9rea people
no good inasmuch would result In the destruction
OF the common school system in many parts VI the
Mr Phelps's speech was frequently applauded Gen
Jardipe Prof Warwick and Mr.. Cole filled out the time
until the meeting adjourned
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
INCIDENTS OF THE LOCAL CANVASS.

Edward Hogan has rendered his resignation
70 Jobn Kelly as member Of the Iammany Hall
General Committee.
Frederick Kuehne, who was nominated by
the German Republican Central Committee iof Mayor
has addressed letter to exJudge Dtenhoefer Chair
man Of tae organization, declining the NOMINATION.
A Liberal Republican Club OF colored voters
met at No l9i Sands-s Brooklyn, last night and elected
Isaac Watson President. In set OF resolutions the
members oppose present Administration and tue re-
election Of Gov Dix, and accept the Liberal Republican
platform.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
FOREIGN NE US.

THE ELECTIONS TO THE FRENCH CoUN-
CILS- GENERAL.
REPUBIICAN PRESIDENTS CHOSEN IN TWENTY THREE
OF THE COUNCIIs-GENERAL-DIs OF IhE
MAYOR OF NICE FOR RECOMMENDING sEPARA-
lists FOR ELECTION.
PARIS Tuesday. Oct. %. 1874.
Fifty-seven of the Councils-General recently
elected have effected their organization. In 20 Oh
them Republican Presidents were chosen.
The Mayor of Nice has been dismissed from ounce
because he recommended for election to the Councli
General of candidates who were in favor OF the sep
aratOn of Nice from France.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
ANOTHER STATEMENT OF THE PRESIDENTS :
POSITION on THE THIRDTERM QUESTION

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-There is the very best
authority Tor the statement that the President has
CROWN weary OF the thrderm talk and has inttmated
Ria purpose 10 publicly define his position that sub
iect at an early day He VIII discaim all hope or amb-
on for second reflection and viii assert bis purpose
not 10 be candidate again even II he should be
mated in convention From the same source the
information Is had that the White House tcket 1or le
SPEAKER Blaine for Vice President. Ii Is understood
that Blaine Will consent 10 take the second place Ihis
thirl.term project comes from such quarter and IN
such shape that is entitled to the fullest credence as
will be demonstrated by the action OF the PRESIDENT
within q few weeks
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
THE ORDER OF UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 20.-The annual session
of the State Council Of the order Of United American
Mechanics was held to-day. The statistics presented
showed the Order TO be In nourshng condition. The
total number Of Councils 2s4; number OF members,
as 400: amount of money paid by subordinate Councils
for Dement'S and relief during the year. t27A u. A
special Committee the Washington Monument sub
mitted a report which stated that ~ present " was
deemed iueX vediept 10 erect monument
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
THE GoyrRNoRsHIp OF MASSACHUSETTS.

BOsYON, Oct. 20.-Gov. TalbOts acceptance
of the nomination for Governor was received to-day
ia short document, ia which Gov Talbot thanks MS
Marty for an honor unsolicited undesred and desg
mates the Republican party one of progress, human
ity and morals II elected he promises to sustain the
nigh principles which have made the history OF the
party 30 successful and glorious.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
ACTIVE WORK IN THE STATE.
THE CANVASS TO BE PROSECUTED WITH vIGOR ON
BOTH SIDES

THE CANVASS TO BE PROSECUTED WITH VIGoR ON
BOTH SIDES
The political campaign in the State is now
beng prosecuted by sides with vgor Immediately
after the nominations made at Syracuse, thor
ough organization OF the State begun by the Demo-
cratic Committee and the work has been prosecuted
systematically ever since. Campaign documents
have been sent into every district and the
responses received indicate that the results
will be such as compensate well for the time and
money expended in this effort. The work will not be
relaxed until the campaign shall have been closed.
More stress will be laid on thorough and systematic
work each district than speeches and mass meet
ings although speakers have been furnished in some
instances for out OF town meetings In NewYork and
Brooklyn the Assembly District organizations furnsn
the speakers for their meetings and the expenses 4l the
bv the Tsmmsny Kali General COMMITTEE or paid with
funds raised under Its auspices. 49,
Since the elections Of last week the Republican state
Executive Committee have aroused to the necessity OF
working to save the State. Throughout the State pre-
vous to the October elections there was general feel
ing Of apathy the Republicans, arising from the
belief that DIX would elected by 10000 to 10000 major
ity The elections ha dissipated this idea ana every
effort Is now making by means OF the organized
necessity for active and earnest WORK. Every 'oter
VINO DO reached Is to be brought out on eectioh
more work IN the districts than In large anu expeu
sive mass meetings. Documents are to be sent, ana
brought into reunisition. The Republican leaders do
not acknowledge that the case is desperate ny any
until the close Of the campaign. An old and experl-
enced Republican politician declared that Valuapie
had been lost already and that nara WORK must De
done. The Republican party were weignea uowH Wy
the third term the born jObbery the m0letv sysem'
and the Southern outrage business, ana tnese pua
dens than sufficient to overcome the Tepug-
many voters might feel toward VOtlng the Demo
cratic ticket. Nevertheless there were many VINO nad
heretofore acted with the Republican party VINO wouid
this year be found supporting the syracuse ucket.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
THE CARLIST WAR.

SUCCESSOR TO DON ALFONSO IN TIE CAhLioi
ARMY-THE REPORTED DEATH OF AN AMEhIcAN
CORRESPONDENT DENIED.
HENDAYE, Tuesday. Oct. 20, 1874.
Gen. Roda has been appointed to the COM
mand of the Central Carlist army in place OF Don
Alfonso. ~. m ,o,I
There is no truth In the report Of the assassination OF
Mr.. Buckiand, the American correspondent ana MT
JerraId representative Of the English Carlist Co i
tee..
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
REELECTION OF SENATOR EDMUNDs OF YER
MONT.

MONTPELIER, Oct. 2O.-The Legislature
to-day elected Geo. F. Edmunds to be United states
Senator from Vermont for years from the 4th Of
March next In the Senate the vote was % to Il In the
House. 1877 to e. The Democrats voted for Edward j.
Phelps and cast The remainder Of the votes
were for the Hon. Chas. W. Willard Of Montpelier.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21

Sheriff Coroner, and two members OF the Legislature,
and Senator. The Conservatives nominate one member
the Legislature and Parish Judge The Conservative
and Republican Clubs then resolved jointly to support
E. j. Ellis, Conser, ative candidate for Congress
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
CASE OF COUNT Won ARNIM.


THE OFFICIALS AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY IN PARIS
TO BE EXAMINED.
BERLIN, Tuesday, Oct. 90, 1874
A Judge will leave this city tomorrow for
Paris the purpose Of examining the officials a. 'he
German Embassy that city, thus e1pedtlng the tria
ef Count Won ArDm.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21

States respect to the memory Of the late Judge Cur'
will be presented to the Court Friday by Atto,neg
General Williams. who WILL at the time OF presenssa ~
submit appropriate remarks the life and character VI
the deceased.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
THE RUSSIAN MISSION RENDERED TO GEN.
MEIGs

WASHINGTON Tuesday. Oct. 20, 1874.
A gentleman from military headquarters in New
York brings the following news: Some time since the
President decided to make Gen. Rufus ingalls, Quarter
master and Gen. Ingalls, was made acquainted
with this intention. The matter was to have been
summated during the past Summer. but the method
determined upon 10 induce Gen. Meigs to exchange his
position for other not satisfactory TO Gen.
Meies The President sent for him to visit Long Branch
and offered first 10 make him Superintendent OF West
Point The proposition greatly asonished Gen. MeiRs,
and be did not conceal his feelings, but promptly
gave the President 70 understand that II such
transfer was made 1t would be against his desires The
President then offered 10 make him Chief OF Engineers
in place Of Gen. Humphreys. To this proposition Gen.
Meies again objected He afterwards rendered tbe
position Of Minister 70 Russa and this was urged upon
him with considerable persistence The honor OF the
positop and itS forming fitting close OF long and
honorable public career we're represented At length
This proposition Gen Meigs has had under advisement
for some weeks past and II he acceps Gen ingals VIII
he at once promoted. He Is now third on the list OF
ouariermasters. his seniors being Gems. Alien and
kucKer.
The resolutions adopted &C the recent meeting OF the
snbers VI The Bur VI the Supreme Court Of the un'tAo
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
rAMMASy ASSEMBLY CONVENTIONS.
Tammany Assembly Conventions were held
last night In the various Districts for the nomination Of
,a,5.,os Eolovinc is a LIST OF the nominees

c.nddates FollOWing is a list OF The nOInlnees
..Nchola, Muller. XII John Keenan,
II William , Kirk XIII. Alfred " Beach
nj Jobn Brogan XIV James DALEY.
~ Cb.le. Kelly XIV. Thomas Costgsn.
" War,en e Rennett XVI. Peter Woods
vi. Timothy j. Campbell xvii Leo I. pessA. IN
~ Psnson p, rker ir XIX. .Gevmain Hanschet
" " cot g Waehner XIX. Orlando Stewart
XII Oliver p. Bae. AAI'''ouh w emi"'
The nomination by TammaDy Hall OF Nicholas Muller
I'm the It Assembly District the most singular incident
OF last nights Assembly Conventions Mr. Muller hau
Democrats Of the district II is regarded the
death blow TO the Fox Hogan interest
Tn Tho Win Assembly District there has been q
test between Matthew 6 Patten aud Timothy j: Camp
beli Tor The Tammany nomination, and last night Camp
hell received II by vote OF 800 TO Is for Michael c.
Murphy Pdten declares his intention Of running as an
,ndene ndeut candidate.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21
THE RECEPTION.

After the ceremony the guests usbered into The
,cfreshueut room TIE menu" was printed IN purple
and ON very delicate pink tinted old Engisn veiIum
oblong in shape.
Directly over the center OF the long table hung largo
glass chandelier entwined with smax, and flashing It's
Thousand glancing lights the merry scene. The
floral center-piece was OF silver, looped with gided
hans bearing its freight Of flowers In the form OF
hemisphere three feet in diameter.
At one end Of the table stood the brides cake, and
oppose that of the groom. both silver s,snds Tne
cakes were two feet 10 diameter each encircied by
dophe wreath OF orange blossoms and with loose
bouquet In the center EACH composed Of msidenbsr
fern and choice white flowers The table was reset for
the 200 guests bidden to the reception at+p. IN.
Among the prominent guests present were President
and Mrs Grant U s. Grant, jr Jesse Grant Mr.. Rich
ard Murphy exSecretary and Mrs. Borie, Miss Bore,
Mrs Marshall sharpe. Gen. Babcock. Gen. and Mrs.
sherman. W. W. Smith, Secretary and Mrs Belknsp,
Gen and Mrs. Rucker Gen. Sheridan, Col and Mrs No
Feely Gen. and Mrs Clark, Gov. and Mrs Beveridge.
Senator and Mrs Logan the Hon. J. Y. and Mrs Scam
mon, Gen. aud Mrs. Baird, Gen. and Mrs. Severance H.
W. b. Ogden Chicago; NJ. ID. Ogden. Judge Russell Hous-
ton Louisville, KY; Gen. Eli II. Murray, u O. Marshal.
Kentucky; Andrew and Mrs Mckinley, st. Louis; the
Misses Mckinley, Pollock. Barbour Mr.. George Hall,
Major-(,en. T. g. Chittenden Z. g. A; VicePresident
Henry Wilson Gen. Macarthur. the Hon. Chaa " Par
we'll judge Drummoud, A. J. Long, Judge and Nrs.
Rorers the Misses Rogers John v. lie Moyue exMayor
Joseph Medil Gen. Arson Staser, N. O.; Mr. and Mrs.
George NJ Pullman. Charles W. Angel, Gen. Forsyth,
Col steudap, George f. Nelson, Capt Gilns and WIFE,
A. c. Badger and wife. Mrs Edmonds Of Kentucky, COL
and Ars winoAsstes Hail. Jsdss J. q Dapsv. ~. NJ
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21

The resolutions adopted the recent meeting OF the
snbers VI te Bur VI tne Supreme Court Of the UntAd
New-York tribune., 1874-10-21

COMPROMISE TICKET IN JEFFERSON PARISH.
NEw-ORLEAEs, Oet 2.-A compromise has
been elected In Jefferson Parish between the Conservs-
eSss ASo Republicans. Tie Republicans peRipsssd The
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-06-10
A Liquor Merchant conscience smitten
and Crazed.

Yesterday morning tel, gram was
received by Deputy Sheriff Hanlon to
come 20 ElkhOrn, on the Union Pacific
railroad and take charge of crazy
traveller. The mans name is William
Beal, prominent liquor merchant of
san Francisco, ON his way to New
York on business. He let home perfect
ly sound in mind, but upon nearing
the eastern end of the Union Pacific
railroad, be showed signs Of approach
ing insanity, and upon reaching Elk
horn station lac became entirely insane
He threw his money ($l50) out of the
car-wiEdow, jumped from the platfor m
and cut up many curious antics. Sheriff
HaulOu, who had put in an appearance
in answer to the conductors telegram,
took charge of him, brought him to
Omaha, and logged him in Jail. The
unfortunate individual Is "a fine ap.
pearing gentleman. Judging from his
rawlings bc has become insane from
brouding over the subject of the liquor
traffic. and the evils it entails upon
mankind. He is constantly praying to
God t. forgive him for his crimes, and
for having caused so much intoxic ca
ton, The sad information of his case
has been sent 10 his friends in Cal
omaha, Bee, Nay 2S.