The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-06

ano nave different preferences as 10 the cam.
didate, but will.Yote In convention for the
candidate most likely to win. a heated
/ debate Is going on upon the platf srm plelig-
Elng the Democratic party OF the State to
accept the National Democratic platform.
and to nominating O straight Democratic
ticket, with Q prospect OF its adoption.
METHODIST GENERAL CONFERENCE.
BALTIMORE, May 5.-The Conference re-
snmed the discussion OF the resolution about
transferring the Indian Bureau to the War
department. The project was vigorously
opposed by Judge Lawrence. member OF
Congress and delegate to the Conference
from Ohio, who sketched the history of the
Indian service, and held that the present
policy had put an end to Indian wars and
elevated the condition Of the red men. He
deprecated the abandonment OF this policy,
which he called one OF peace, civilization, and
Christianity. Judge Cooley, Of Ohio, and
General C. B. Fisk, OF St. Louis, expressed
regret that any political issues or personal
references should be injected in the pro-
ceedings. The Indian resolution was then
referred to special committee.
The report Of the fraternal delegation ap-
pointed to confer with the Southern Confer
ence Of Methodists assembled at Louisville
In May, 1874, was presented, representing
the Interview. as lovely and edifying In a
Christian point Of view, and the hope was
expressed that southern representatives OF
Methodism will soon present themselves in
this Conference, and that the intercourse OF
both branches OF the Methodist Church
should be utterly free from uncharitable
strife, &c.
The committee on memorial about trans
fer OF Indian Bureau was then appointed
Judge Cooley, chairman, and five other
members.
~: RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION. :rS-
ST. LOUIS, May 5.-Railroad freight agents
assembled here in convention have agreed
to readopt the rates from st. Louis and
other western centres to points In Georgia
and other southern localities, known as the
Green Line points, which were in effect in
December last. Representatives OF eastern
and northern roads coincide in the action.
ARREST OF A BANK RoBBER
Boston, May 5.-Frank Shevln has been
arrested and identified as the person who
robbed President Appleton, OF the Haver-
hill Bank, on the both of March last.
MOVEMENTS OF THE BRAZILIAN EMPEROR.
CHICAGO, May 5.-Dom Pedro arrived
here this morning, and, after trip to the
crib which supplies the city with water, left
at O'Clock. He will stop at Pittsburgh and
Oil City, and thence proceed directly to
Philadelphia.
CONDITION OF THE CHINESE IN CALL
-, FORNIA.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 5.-Sen Scharin, a
Christianized Chinese, testified before the
State Senate commission to day that it was
practically impossible to convert grown
Cinnamon to Christianity, though somewhat
successful with boys. The condition OF the
NAV
sold and bought like cattle, and sometimes
killed in. attempting to escape. The better
class OF Chinese here desire that immigra-
ton be stopped. Christianity is not adj
| yanced by this immigration, but il stopped
something might be done with those that are
already here. He corroborated the evidence
as to the manner in which the secret Chi
nese tribunals put price upon the lives OF
those offending against their law.
Matthew Keoukeher, chief Of police, cha
racterizes the Chinese population, almost
without exception, rs thieves, liars, and
periurers.
GEORGIA REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
ATLANTA, May 5.-The Republican State
Convention adjourned last night at mid
night, after two days. sessions. It is esti-
mated that the delegation to Cincinnati
stands as follows: For Morton, FIVE; Bris-
tow, six; Conkling, three; Blaine, eight.
There arc thirteen white and nineteen co.
lorcd delegates.
The Convention endorsed Grants admin.
istration, and adjourned without nomina.
ting Governor or electoral ticket. A con
vention for that purpose is recommended to
meet at Macon before the 1st OF August.
NoN-UNION MEN ASSAULTED BY STRIKERS
CLEVELAND, o., May 5.-Some weeks age
the laborers on the Cooperative StoYe-Work
struck for higher wages, and their places
were filled with non-union men. Last eve
ming twelve moulders were attacked by
twelve or fifteen strikers, armed with clubs
and bricks. Pistol shots were fired, and
one non-union man shot. Two others were
seriously hurt.
TIE ERIE ROAD AND IT'S MONETARY
TRANSACTIONS. ..-...
NEW YORK, May 5.-Hugh j. Jewett's
annual re port as receiver Of the Erie roac
from Nav, 1876, to June, 1876, shows the
handling Of nearly S17,0O0,000.
SALE OF LIQUORS AT THE CENTENNIAL
THE QUESTION UNDER CONSIDERATION
| &C.
PHILADELPHIA, May 5.-The Centennial
Commissioners lawyers decide that the
prohibitory liquor-laws are suspended so far
as the Centennial grounds are affected, and
that the revocation OF contracts made for its
sale would subject them to damages. The
question of prohibiting the sale on the
grounds is indefinitely postponed. FL
Passes for the opening ceremonies on
May 18th will be furnished to all duly certi-
fed journalists on and after May 9th at the
office of the Department OF the Press, 9O4
Walnut street.
WASHINGTON RACES.
WASHINGTON, May 5.-Lady Morrison
won the 2:32-class race to-day; Blue Mare,
second; John S. Head, third. Blue Mare
won the third heat. Time: 2:33, 2:30, 1884,
1881.
The special race was won by Nellie Gray,
with George E. Aver second. Time: 2:4l,
2:37{, 2:47, 2:44. Aver Won the third heat.
FIRE.
CLEVELAND, o., May 5.-The wooden
ware factory here was burned last night.
Loss, $3.50, 900; insurance, $4,000.
. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.