Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-09-19
Mormon Converts.

W. Nhittridge, lawyer; Geo. Haven Put
nam. publisher Charles W. Judson, law
yer and Felix Hoffman, merchant.
Mormon Converts.
NEW YORK, September IS.
Among the passengers on the steamer
Wyoming Yesterday from Liverpool were
335 Mormon converts. The were about one
half S~candinavians and the balance natives
| Of England end Wales. They consisted Of
| families, with a very large number Of chill
dren, and were a very good looking class u
immigrants. The party were In charge OF
Apostle Flygare. accompanied by seven
teen Elders Of the Mormon Church, sixteen
OF whom we're returning Missionaries. All
these dignitaries came in the cabin, while
the converts had to be satisfied with steer
age accommodations. They state that
another batch Of Mormons will arrive in
October. Last night they left for Utah.
In answer to questions as to what they
thought of Eyert's letters to Foreign roy
ernments, requesting the latter to prevent
Mormon emigration to this country, the
Elders laughed, and said that when 1t was
received in Europe it was considered a can
ard. They contended that it would be i'm
possible to stop Mormon emigration to this
country on the ground that an emigrant
might break the law. They said polygamy
was not preached BY them, but that it was
allowable. and they claimed it was no
crime. According to their statements, the
revelation about polygamy occurred in
le43. and it was not until 1862 that this
Government passed a law against 1t, al
though no attempts Lave been made TO
enforce the sane. In conclusion, the
Elders contended that the conviction OF
George REYNOLDS was under a Territorial
.to.,-.o .rI ,I.t ~ ro14ld nnlw have he4n
effected BY the connivance OF members of
his own family.
Grants Reception.
NEW YORK, September IS.
The Herald's Washington special says
Mcdowell. commanding the Military De-
partment Of the Pacific, with headquarters
at San Francisco, has been ordered by the
Secretary OF War to cooperate with the
citizens OF California in extending a well
come to Grant. He will fire a salute of Il
guns, the number designated in army reg
ulations for the President of the United
States, and the highest compliment that
the Government can pay an ex-President.
This ovation being unprecedented in our
history, all troops Of the army stationed at
or near San Francisco will form a part Of
the official escort. The Secretary Of the
Navy has issued a similar order to the
Commandant of the Navy Yard at Mare
Island, and a salute will be fred the same
as though the General was President. The
marines and sailors will participate in the
parade. forming a part OF the escort. In
addition, the Commandsnt has been ordered
to cooperate in every way with the citizens
committee. There is 10 naval vessel at the
Navy Yard which can take part in the re-
ception proposed TO he given to the General
while on the steampship Toxic. All Gov
eminent flags, bunting and canvas are at
the disposal Of the citizens committee,
and every facility directed TO be given in
order to make the affair worthy of the ma
ton and q fitting tribute to the ex-Com-
mander-in-Chief Of the Army and Navy OF
the United States.
Redpath Missing.
NEW YoRE. September IS.
James Redpath, Of New York, and well
known throughout the country, in connec-
ton with the Lecture and Amusement Blu
resu, has been missing for two weeks. His
friends are utterly in the dark as to his
fate, and fear that he has become insane,
as be was suffering from violent pains in
his head and from sleeplessness when las.
seen.
Getting to Rottom Facts.
NEw YORK. September IS.
The World has an account OF a bargain
between the Republicans and John Kelly.
whereby Cornell pays SIS, 900 out Of his
own pocket to keep Kelly in the field 70
beat Robinson. The account is given with
all minuteness IS to details and the time
and place where the conference was held.
An Indian Fight.
ST. PAUL. Mimi, September IS.
A special from Winnipeg says: Advices
from Wood Mountain report E fight be-
tween Indians, who have crossed the line
after buifaloes, and United States soldiers.
Nine Indians and three Americans were
killed, and two chiefs were wounded.
Fever Report.
MEMPHIS, September Is.
Two new cases and two deaths were re-
ported this morning. The weather is clear
and pleasant.