New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-06-04

Crime in Memphis.

MISCELLANEOUS.
Crime in Memphis.
MEMPHIS. June 3-Thomas Swami, col
ored, president of the Pail Bearers Aeso-
citation, was arrested this afternoon under
indictment by the grand jury for obtaining
money at the decoration services at the
National Cemetery last Saturday by force
Of arms, threats and violence.
John Jefferson, colored, was found guilty
in the criminal court of murder in the fret
degree. tor killing Dick Harris, colored,
Bank Blunders to Death.
The De Soto Bank has retired from bust
ness in consequence Of the expiration of it's
charter. their attorney having made mrs,
take in drafting bill for renewal, and
made the bill passed for its relief void.
q Pennsylvania Railroad.
PHILADELPHIA, June 3.-At a meeting of
the board OF directors of the Peunsy lvania
railroad to-day. Thomas A. Scott was elected
sident and General B. Roberts promoted
ID ct vice president. 30
Christ in the Constitution.
The Reformed Presbyterian Synod adopt
ed series of resolutions that the constltu-
tional recognition of Jesus Christ, the
mediator between God and man, as the
Legislative head and ruler of nations, is an
indispensable duty of nations.
The Presbyterian Assembly.
ST. LOUIS June 3-In the Presbyterian
Assembly, Mr.. Breckenridge, Of the commit.
tee appointed to consider the expediency OF
Q committee from this Assembly for con-
ferring with the Southern Assembly, re-
ported that, owing to the action OF that
uOthipU ram aimed N hA 0Ona-
American Medical Association.
DETROIT, June 3.-The American Medical
Association commenced its annual session
to-day. Large Numbers were present. Dr.
Toner. of Washington, president Of the as
sociation, delivered an address, interesting
particularly te the profession. A resolution
was adopted calling on Congress to estab-
lish a sanitary bureau.
Railroad Strike.
CHICAGO, June 3.-The brakesmen on the
Chicago and Alton railroad ere or. O strike
at BLOOMINGTON. Men have been sent to
supply their places. lMtJL $50
The Oregon Election.
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 8.-Election re-
turns very slow. Grover, the Democratic
candidate for Governor, has q much lighter
vote than anticipated, but the Democrats
will hold control of the Legislature.
The Future City Of the Southwest.
GALVESTON, June 1t is estimated there
are not less than 1000 new buildings now
being erected in this city, including large
number of fine brick blocks, new hotel,
churches, cotton presses, stores and ware
houses. All the bayous are being filed;
also the new system Of drainage is being
introduced. On every hand are evidences
of rapid growth and progress.
Agricultural Congress.
ATLANTA, June 3.-The Cotton States
Agricultural Congress met here to-day.
Mr.. Butler, of Georgia. in the chair.
Delegates from all the cotton States, ex-
cept Louisiana, were in attendance.
A resolution urging Congress to adopt the
policy recommended by the Senate Com
mittee on Transportation was adopted
IN anim0usly J-
The resolution to memorabilia the State
Legislature to adopt a uniform system OF
crop and agricultural statistics was adopted.
New Hampehire Legislature.
CONCORD, June 3-The Legislature con-
vened to-day. In the Senate there we're
four Democrats and four Republicans
elected by the people, leaving four vacan-
cies to be filed by the two branches in con-
vention. The Senate will not elect it's Off.
GERS till these vacancies are filed. Ha
In the House Albert r. Hatch was
elected Speaker, receiving l76 votes. Hon. |
J. w: Emery, Republican Speaker last |
year, had l63 votes n So -TI-Vgs
Masonic Relief for louisiana.
NEW YORK, June 3.-The Masonic Grand |
Lodge has resolved to take up collections
in lodges for the assistance of their brethren |
in Louisiana suffering from the flood.
Charged with Treason.
LITTLE Rock, June &C. H. Rice, presi-
IS 81 /
George W. PrigmOre, circuit clerk Of JEFF
late trouble on the Brooks side, were ar |
rested yesterday on the charge of treason.
Soon after the arrest the parties were |
brought before Chancellor Wadwick on q
writ of habeas corpus. Hearing postponed
ill tomorrow.
Discharxing Prisoners from Sing Sing.
PoUGHKEEPsIE, June 3.-Thirty male and
i've female prisoners were discharged from
Sing Sing prison, being the first batch re-
eased under the new Communication law.
Among the males was Jerry Dunn. who
Killed Logan No. 9, of New York. Others
will be discharged at the rate Of thirty per
lay until the legal number of $50 is reached.
Probabilities.
WAR DEPARTMENT
once Chief Signal Oficer
Washington, June 3, 1874. G35 P. N.
For the South Atlantic and Gulf States, partly
Loudly and decidedly warm weather on Thurs |
sy, with local rains in the South Atlaatic States
River and Marine News.
SsUrHwRsT Pass, June 3, p M.-Baroueter
3:65. Weather calm. Arrived Steamship Harlan
( $50 P. NJ. Lewis master, from Indianola via ,
alveston, to G. a. Whitney Co. sailed-Steam-
hip Clinton bark D. q. Bills and brig vicenzo.
vICKsBuRa June 3-Down-Great Republic at |
p. NJ; Robert Mitchell at P. NJ. No boats up !
in fha <vv
MEMPHIS, June 3.-River fell SIX inches. Weather !
OF and threatening Departed-lsst night: City | :
Quincy. for New Orleans ,to.day-Minneola for
CINCINNATI, June 3.-River eight feet six inches :
the channel, and stationary. Light rain TODAY;
Gather warm. Depsrted-Sherlock. for New Or. +
ans. avn Hitu NgI .-lH III
re channel and stationary. Weather cloudy and | !
,O. y
RvANsvILLs, June 3-There was a heavy rain :
st night; weather chiefly clear and warm TO. day.
ur hours; now five to five and . half feet in the |
lannel from Louisville to Caire. Down-E1 | '
rter, at nine last night; Peytora, at A. d. Up d
B. Church. at A. NJ; John Kilgou r. at $50 p n.
ans, at eight last night; Paragon, from Cincin- i
III, at P. NJ; st. Genevieve. from st. Louis, at
!. N. to day. Departed-Kilgour, for Cincinnati, | S
nine last night; St Genevieve, for vicksburg. at
p. NJ. to-day. The river is thirteen feet seven .
ches and falling. Weather clear and warm.
June 3.-River about stationary, |
tn five feet in the canal.
ST LOUIS June 3-Arrived-Ames. from New y
leans; City Of vicksburg. from vicks5urg. De- | :
for New Orleans. River falling | y
IT. Weather clear and warm
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