New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-05-20
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large breadth OF land planted IN cotton
looks finely. Business lie revivinS all
through Texas and all the railroad trains
are crowded with emigran's, while the
prairie roads are lined with people seeking
new homes in Texas.
Excitemcnt mt COlumbin-Governor Moses
Resists Arrest for Larceny and Calls
Out the Militia.
CHARLESTON, s. c.. May 19.-There ia
great commotion il Columbia, caused by
the attempt to arrest Governor Moses for
larceny. The streets are alive with cOlored
militia, and with groups of citizens discuss
ing the peculiar situation.
This morning Sheriff Cain. of Orange
burg, called at Moses mansion, and in
formed him he had an unpleasant duty to
perform. Moses, guessing his purpose. and
seeing the warrant in his pocket, told him
that he would not submit to arrest and in
Response to the Governors requisition, the
black Brigadier General. Nash, detailed two
companies of colored militia to guard the
executive Office and approaches. They are
now on duty around the State House and
Moses mansion, with fixed bayofets, and
challenge all corners.
The question OF the right to arrest the
Governor is the subject of excited discus
sion among the State officials.
Later-The Surrender.
In Columbia this evening, Governor Moses
surrendered to the warrant, IN compliance
with the Geographic advice of his counsel.
who had gone to OraDgeburg to consult
Judge Graham who ordered the arrest
The Governor gave bail in large amount
for his appearance. lie will probably make
publication of his view OF the case.
The three colored companies who have
been guarding the Governors person during
the day rendezvOused at seven o'clock to-
night at the State House, where refresh
ments, including champagne and cigars,
were provided for them in the executive
Office. After partaking of supper they
were dismissed.
Probabilities.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
Office Chief Signal Officer. }
Washington, May 49, 1874. E3s P. MY
For the South Atlantic and Gulf States clear or
parity cloudy weather, easterly to southerly
winds Using temperature and falling barometerby
The ioccr Mississippi will fall slowly during
Wednesday,
River and Marine News.
SOUTHWEST Pass, May l9, 6 p. NJ Barometer 1926.
Wind northeast, light. No arrivals; Sailed.Bark
Gurta Speene. Arrived and sailed-Bark Recov.
cry, Tolmie master. from Rio JAneiro. On the bar
bound Craftsmanship CHILEAN.
PAss-A.LOurRE, May 10, Noon-Wind northeast,
fresh. Weather clear. Arrived-SchOoner Lady
Woodbury.. Woodbury.. master, from utiila- No
sIcxsBuxa, May smUp-Bismarck, at II P. M.
Down-H. G. Yaeger, at P. NJ, yesterday; Gov
ernor Allen. at P. NJ, to-day. Weather warm
and clear. The river has fallen one inch in the
last twenty four hours.
MEMPHIS, May Is-Weather cloudy, with ind
cations rain. The river fell twenty FIVE inches
in the last twenty four hon.s and is now within
it's banks here. Departed lsst night Henry Ames
for New Orleans; City of Helena. for vicksburg;
this afternoon, Mipneola, for Cincinnati; Belle |
Texas, for Pine Bluff; Mary Boyd for Little Rock. |
CINCINNATI, May la-Biver twelve feet and fall |
ing. Weather fair aad cool
PrrTsBuRG. May l9.-River four feet four inches |
and shout stationary. Weather cool and pleasant.
EVANSVILLE, May l9.-Weather clear and cool. |
River has fallen one foot Passed downtown Kill |
gour at IL A. N.
ST LOUIS. May I9.-Arrived-Cityo OF Alton, from |
New Orleans; City Of vicksburg, from vicksburg.
Deperted-Kounfz, from New Orleans. River sta.
tionary Weathe. cloudy and warm.
CAIRO, May 9.-Arrived-Sherleck from New |
Orleans, at 4 A. N. Departed-FutWe City, for |
New Orleans at 10 P. NJ Sherlock, tor Cincinnati,
at A. NJ. The river has fallen twenty one |
inches. Weather clear; mercury 74o.
LOUISVILLE. May 10 River falling; scant seven |
feet in the canal and less than five feet In the |
chute. Weather clear and warm. !