The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-08
Ohinest Harlots Sent Hhme
An Exciting Arson Case in
Galesburgh.
Accidents, Crime, Fire, etc.

LITTLE Rock, Sept The enrolled
copy. OF the new constitution was signed to
day by all the members but seven, all Re,
publcans. The convention adopted a Sc
rles OF resolutions condemning all acts of
violence or outrages in the State and in the
South generally, against any class of peo-
pie, particularly reprobating any outrages
against the colored people and all attempts
to stir up strife between them and the
whites; cordially inviting immigration to
the State, and promising the protection of
thelaw to all good citizens.
NASHVILLE Tenn, Sept. IA mass
meeting OF citizens was held at Columbia
to-day, aud adopted resolutions strongly
denouncing the recent lawless outrages in
this State; approving of the energetic poll
cy inaugurated by the government, and ap-
pealing to the citizens of the counties
where the troubles have occurred to ex-
tend him their earnest support and show
the world that they are capable of self gov
ernment and don't need the aid of federal
intervention to preserve the peace and en-
force the law.
LOUISVILLE KY, Sept. Judge Nc
Mann, OF the Circuit Court of Owen coun-
ty, where the recent murders and disturb
ances occurred in the course of a long and
earnest charge to the Grand Jury impan.
neled to examine the cases, declared that
unless they fulfilled their duties fearlessly
and brought indictments against the law
breakers without fear or favor, he would
summon Grand Jury from another coun-
ty that would. He called especial atten-
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county, who had, within few days, will
fully allowed murderer, for whom he had
a bench warrant, to come into the county
and ride around through the streets of
Owenton without offering to serve the war
rant, even when his attention was called
directly to the man. The judge declared
his intention to inaugurate different
state of affairs in the county at whatever
cost.
New YORK, Sept THE members of
Plymouth church are contributing to the
fund for the relief of Mrs Tilton and al
ready 81 700 have been contributed
The answer of Henry Ward Beecher to
the complaint of Theodore Tilton was re.
ceived to-day by Beecher's attorneys and
at once served on the plaintiff, and also
from the Office of Tracy. Catlin q Broad
head, notice of trial for the term of court
beginning on the second Monday in Sep
tember. The defendant answers to the
first, that each and every al
legation in said complaint contained, ex-
cept that plaintiff and Miss Elizabeth w.
Richards we're married October ., 1865,
and lived together as husband and wife up
to 1874, is utterly false, and that defend
ant never had at any time or at any place
any unchaste or improper relations with
the wife of plaintiff, and never attempted
or sought to have any such relations 1t
is signed by Shearman x Sterling, attor-
neys for defendant. Beecher's atfidavits,
the answers, were dated at
Twin Mountain, n. Ii. and are attested
before New Hampshire officials. The ser
vice was acknowledged by 1'ilton's attor-
neys. A counter notice of trial was at the
same time served by Meyers 4 Pearsoll
upon Shearman & Sterling, who also ad
mitted the service thereof.
The Christian Union this week says ever
since the public accusation, Mr. Beecher's
mail has been most singular and worder
ful testimony to the steadfastncss, purity
and strength of tina. faith, which a long
and consistent life of goodness inspires. 1t |
often numbers sixty or seventy letters per
lay, and comes from every part of Ameri- |
"a, and, indeed. of the world. Many Of |
hese letters are from old political enemies
many from places where once his name |
vas execrated and it is worthy of remark |
hat members of all denominations join in
he tribute.
John l.. Miller, young man residing
With his parents on the corner of Summit
md Magenta avenue, jersey City Heights,
appeared before Justice Aldridge to-day,
Ind charged that Messrs. Jas. Dunn, John
iordon and other persons connected with
Rev. j. S. .Glendenning' church. had tried to
induce him by threats of exposing him in
elation to an alleged case of larceny, 10
wear that he was the father of Mary +.
'omeroy's child. The publication of the
.ffidayit by local paper has renewed the
interest in the scandal
SAN Francisco, Sept. The supreme
ourt, to-day, in the case of twenty three
'hinese women brought here on the steam
r Japan, decided that the state law which
egulates such immigration is constitution
j, and the women we're remanded to the
master of the steamer and they will be re-
urned to China.
COUNCIL BLUFFS. Iowa, Sept. Dep
Ity United States Marshal Stuart recently
rrested o. {. Tredway, prominent off !
er of the Citizens National Bank, of |
,ioux City, charged with embezzlement
nd collusion with one j. A. Schmidt, in !
making false entries upon the books and
eports of said bank lie was released on
is own recognisance. This is authenti-
ated by Marshal Stuart himself.
GALEsBURG, Ill, Sept The McMil-
en arson case, set for trial to-day, has been
ostponed until tomorrow morning at 5
clock. The defendant has six lawyers
mployed. Among them are VIM. W. o.
'rien. OF Peoria, aud Leonard Swett, of
'hicago. Considerable excitement pre-