, 1876-04-06

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SAN Francisco, March 28.-The citi.
zens committee of twelve, to take action
in the Anti Chinese movement, held a
meeting this evenir 6. A telegram was
received from Gov. Irwin, stating that
the rush of busines ut Sacramento
would prevent his presiding at the meet.
ing next Saturday evening. but tbst be
would be present Wednesday. next
week. A resolution therefore was
adopted. postponing the mass meeting
until Wednesday evening. April 5th.
A resolution was offered promising that
fears had. been entertained in some
quarters, that the present movement
was designed to attack the rights and
privileges of Chinese now residents
here. and stating that to allay such fears,
it should be understood that these
Chinese now residents here, would be
protected as before, and all obligations
observed, and that the object of the
movement, was simply to prevent further
emigration, by bringing the public in
fluence to bear, SO as to procure an
abrogation or abridgement of the Bull
ingham treaty.
SAN Francisco, March 90 In regard
to the complaint of the people of clym-
pia that the Pacific Mail Steamship Co.
have neglected to fulfill their promise to
make that point the terminus Of their
Northern Coast Line on condition that
a wharf be built for their accommoda-
ton. The Pacific Mail Agency here.
states that it was not promised to run
to Olympia until the 10th of April, but
that the company has anticipated this
date, by sending the Dakota on the 25th
inst. to that city. Beginning with the 10
proximo, the Dakota and City of Pana-
ma will run to Victoria and Olympia.
Zach steamer at intervals of 90 days.
COLUMBUS, March 29.-The Republi-
can State Convention adopted the fol-
lowing: The platform affirms devotion
to the principles of free government, and
to the Republican party. Declares all
citizens to have equal rights. Com
mends the vigorous action of admins
tration in Furnishing offenders, as the
national honor and credit must be
sacredly maintained. Recognizes gold
as the tire standard of value, and the
only steady and safe basis for clrcula-
ting medium. Demands free public
schools and no sectarian interference.
Recommends as an able and honest pat
riot R. B. Hayes to the National Repub-
lican Convention for nomination for
President of the United States.
JACKSON, Miss, March 29.-In conse-
quence of the following letter, which
was read during the session of the
House of Representative, the house
adopted a resolution by vote OF
seventy-eight ayes to 10 nays instructing
the manager of the Ames impeachment
case to discontinue proceedings and
withdraw the articles:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, JACKSON.
March 80, 1876.
To THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MIS-
sIssIPPI: l hereby respectfully resign
my Office of Governor of the State of
Mississippi. Signed,
ADELBERT AMEs.
The resignation of the Governor was
a complets surprise to all except the
few who had agreed to this plan last
night. The Republicans are indignant.
New YORK, March 2s.-This afternoon
a heavy rain storm set in with high
winds, which at midnight increased to
a gale accompanied by thunder and
lightning. At Washington. Baltimore
and Philadelphia the storm was very
violent. At the latter city the new de.
pot of the passenger street railway com.
pany occupying yearly square Of
ground was blown down. The loss il
heavy.
New YoRK, March 24.-Uold closed
at 1135I@114.
MEMPHIS, March 29.-There is set
tied cohsiction in the minds of those
inte, ested in the river bottoms, that
disastrous overflow is inevitable. The
water this evening is within two inches
of the danger line. The river has risen
five inches to-day and is now 33 feet II
inches. Reports from above, show that
the present flood will exceed that Of
February or last August, and IS all
tributaries below here are at food. tide,
there is much uneasiness below here
among the planters.
WASHINGTON, March 28.--The full
House Committee on Judiciary, held q
meeting to- day. to receive the report Of
the sub committee, who had heard the
testimony of Mr.. and Mrs. Marsh and
others. in the Belknap case. The com.
mittee passed upon articles of impeach.
ment, and propose to present them il
the House on Thursday together will
the evidence. In their support, it ii
the general view Of the committee, tina
this is sufficiently strong to convict hin
of corruption in Office.
MONTREAL, March 25.--It is stated OF
good authority that when Marsh frs