About Columbus daily enquirer. (Columbus, Ga.) 1874-1877 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 10, 1877)
(Ccrlnmlw mini ret YOL. XIX. COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 10, 1877. NO. 8 LOUISIANA. An Uprising of the People I 3,000 Assemble, by Order of the Sheriff, Actincc Under Covernor Nlcholls! They Take Possession of the Su preme Court Building and Police Stations. Supreme Court Installed. PACKARD AND 300 NEGROES IN THE CAPITOL. Not a Gun Fired—No Bloodshed; Not an Accident—Packard Aided by United Stater Troops-'Two Guuboatr in the River— Nicliolla* Proclamation t'ouniellif Order— Totter ins Uadiealiom Held Up by Raj ouets-Two Pistol Shot* Fired at Auditor’s Office and Three Re turned—No One Hurt—Cabinet Order to Gen. Augur—Augur Says He will interfere Only to Pre serve the Pencc--Klglit is Right and will Yet Prevail. TH* WHITE LEAGUE TO SUSTAIN THE SU PREME COURT. New Orleans, January 9.—At this hour Ibe members of the White League, which have been mastered iu by the Nicholls Government as militia, are assembling with artn9 at Lafayette Square with the avowed purpose of maintaining the Su preme Court abolished by the Kellogg Government. NICHOLLS* MALITIA, UNDER NKH0LL8, TO POSSESS THE SUPREME COURT BOOM. New Orleans, January 9.—At this writing, 9:50 a. m., the streets are filled with armed meu, hurrying to Lafayette Square, where orderlies are dashing about on horse back, presenting all the phases •of an army on the ove of battle. Armed men are reporttug to the Sheriff, whose purpose, it is stated, is to take possession of the Supreme Court room, now in oharge of the Metropolitan police, and install Nioholls’ newly appointed Judge of the Supreme Court. It is more than pos sible that an attempt will be made to oap- turo the police stations also. An adver tisement appears this morning, ordering the members of the Washington Artillery to assemble at the armory at 10 o’clock. STILL GATHERING — THE RADICAL CHIEF JU8EIOE—PACKARD WANTS TBOOPS. New Orleans, Jan. 9.—At this time 10:30 ▲. m., armed men are still hurrying through the streets to Layfayette Square, where they report to the sheriff, who, it is said, will move them at 11 o’clook to the Supreme Court building faoing Jack- son Square, and endeavor to tako posses aion of it. Chief Justice Ludeling is there on the bench, aud Capt. Gray, of Metropolitan police, with a strong force is in possession of the building under an order from the Chief Justice. It is stated that the Chief Justice will remove the present Sheriff, if he attempts to take the building by force and appoint another Sheriff. Governor Packard is at the State House, oool and calm. He has telegraphed to President Grant for assistance. While the men under arms disavow any inten tion of provoking collision, a drunken man, or irresponsible boy in an acci dental shot, may bring on a riot surpass ing those of 18GG or 1874. Governor Nicholls is at St. Patrick’s Hall. 11 A. m.—Armed men are moving in different directions from LaFayette Square. About five hundred are passing down St. Charles street, and are supposed to be moving for the Supreme Court. Others are marching south and west. NICHOLLS HAS THE COURT ROOMS AND PO LICE STATIONS. New Orleans, Jan. 9.—The Nioholls authorities have taken possession of all the police stations and court rooms in the parish of Orleans. The Packard authori ties hold only the State House. No blood has been shed. NOT A GUN VET FIRED. At 11:50 o’clock a. m., the Nioholls mil itia took possession of the Supreme Court building and installed their judges. All the polioe stations are in possession of the Nicholls Government. Not e gun has been fired. CROWDS OF CITIZENS ABOUND THE COURT HOUSE. 1:30 p. m.—The Nicholls Government is in possession of everything except the State House. As yet no effort has been made to take possession of that building, around which thousands of unarmed citi zens are cougreg ited, blocking up the streets for squares, and rendering it im possible to reach it. NIOHOLLS HAS 3,000 MILITIA, PACKARD 300 POLICE. About 3,000 of Nicholls* militia are un der arms on the levee, at the foot ef De- oafcer street, and it is reported that a demand for the surrender of the State House will be made this afternoon. As the Republicans are in a hopeless minor ity, it is hardly probable that armed re sistance will be made. The force uuder Gov. Packard there Will not exceed three hundred. THE U. S. VESSELS. The commander of the U. S. sloop of war, Ossippee, has established a signal station on the oustom house in order to communicate with the officials there. The Ossippee and monitor Canonious are lying off the foot of Poydras street. UNITED STATES MARSHAL PITKIN is in constant oommunioation with Wash ington, giving every phase of the situa tion. REMOVAL THAT ISN*T WORTH A CENT. Chief Justice Ludeling this morning issued an order removing Civil Sheriff Handy, and appointed Alfred Bouges to that position. Handy was aoting under orders from Gov. Nicholls, and henoe the action. NO BLOODSHED. Up to this hour not a shot has been fired or an accident reported. Great orowds are assembled on Canal, Camp and other principal streets. RADICAL LIES. The Republicans report that two regi ments from Mississippi and one from Al abama are with OgdeD, commander of Nicholls’ forces. KELLOGG REINFORCED BY 100 NEGROES— SIGNALLING—NICHOLL’s JUDGES—MILITIA MASSED NEAR STATE HOUSE—WHAT PACK ARD SAYS. 2:15 p. m.—No important change in the situation. Ogden’s militia are massed within a square of the State House, which has been reinforced by a company of col ored militia, numbering 100. Gov. Packard says he will resist any attack made upon the State House. The signal corps on tho top of the State Honse are constantly signalling the Custom House. Nioholl’s judges of the Supreme Court, after spreading their commission of rec ord and appointing Alfred Roman clerk, adjourned the Court till Wednesday. DEMOCRATS DON'T WANT STATE HOUSE— NICHOLLS* PROCLAMATION. 2:40 p. m.—The Democratic leaders now assort that they have no intention of at tacking the State House. The following has just been issued : PROCLAMATION. Executive Department, ^ New Orleans, January 9th, 1877.) To the People of Louisiana: I should be most profoundly surprised and disappointed should any citizen of Louisiuna, at this moment, so far forget himself to be guilty of any excess what ever. There is danger in collecting together in large bodies. I urge you, therefore, to return at onee peacefully to your homos. The greater wrongs to which you have been subjected the greater to your credit should you recognize and recollect your own simple and plain duty as citizens. Let no one be injured, however obnoxious he may be, and let the people of the whole country see that we are law-abiding, just and moderate. [Signed] Francis T. Nicholls, Governor of the State of Louisiana. TWO SHOTS FIRED AT AUDITOR’S OFFICE AND THREE RETURNED—GOV. NICHOLLS AND CHIEF OF POLIOE GET OROWDS TO DIS PERSE. Special to the Enquirer-Sun. ] At 3:10 p. m—About half past two o’olook, some one in the crowd on St. Louis street fired two shots with a pistol into the Auditor’s offioo in the lower por tion of tho State House, aud three shots were returned from within, which caused great excitement. No one was hurt, how ever. Soon after Mayor Anstin drove up in a oarriage and read Gov. Nioholl’s proclamation to tho crowd. Part of the crowd dispersed, bnt the larger portion remained. Up to this hour Gov. Nioholls and Chief of Police Boilan are endeavor ing to disperse the crowd. GEN. AUGUR INTERVIEWED -—HE WILL IN TERFERE ONLY TO KEEP THE PEACE. Special to Enquirer-Sun.] New Orleans, Jan. 9.—A reporter of the Picayune this morning visited Gen. Augur and ascertained that all the officers aud men were under strict orders and prepared to take the street at a moment’s notice. To an _ inquiry as to what was tho char acter or part he meant to take in the po litical drama now enaoting, Gen. Augur replied that his instructions and inten tions wero to keep the peace. The reporter suggested that Gov. Nich olls was prepared and determined to do this without the aid of United States troops, to which Gen. Augur replied, “j hope ho will.” He said that iu the event of a conflict on the streets, of any serious character, he would interfere. TENNESSEE. EX-GOV. ISHAM G. HARRIS ELECTED UNITED STATES SENATOR. Nashville, January 9.—Ex-Governor Isham G. Harris was elected United States Senator on tho first ballot in both houses of the Legislature for the long teim, to succeed Hon. Henry Cooper, whose term expires March 4, 1877. BALLOT FOR THE SHORT TERM FOB SENATOR. Special to the Enquirer Sun.] Nashville, January 9.—In the Legis lature to-day, for U. 8. Senator for the 6hort term, one ballot was taken in each house, which resulted : For William B. Bate, 34; for Jas. E. Bailey, 24; for D. M. Key, 12; for Peter Turner, 9; for A. H. Pettiboue, 20; for Horace Maynard, l. G. T. WILLIAMS, At his Photographic Art Gallery, takes Pictures in clear or cloudy weather. Peo ple of fair complexion can get a better picture taken in cloudy weathor than in fair. Call and convince yourselves. deo28 eodtf WASHINGTON. BARNES. Washington, Jan. 9.—The Judioiary Committee disonssed the oase of Barnes and others, in contempt for refusing to produce telegrams, without oonolusion. pacific railroad. The sub-oommittee on Pacific Railroad submitted a bill foreshadowed to a full oommittee, wliioh proceeded to consider it and adjourned till to-morrow. The point of junction is one hundred miles west of El Paso by the surveyed route. All parties seemed satisfied and the road will be built. ORTON REPORTED IN CONTKMPT. The official report of the Louisiana Committee, putting President Orton in contempt, is before the House. He will be oited to the bar of the House, when the oase will be referred to the Judioiary Committee. military consulting. Washington, January 9.—Gen. Sheri dan had an interview with the Secretary of War and Gen. Sherman to-day. Gen. Joseph E. Johnson was on the floor of tho House to-day. APPOINTMENT. Washington, January 9.—St. Clair H. Brown has been appointed Tobacco In • speotor for the 4th district of North Caro lina. CABINET AND LOUISIANA. GRANT ORDERS OEN. AUGER TO KEEP THE peace—gameron’s instructions to THE GENERAL—KEEP ORDER, BUT BEC0GNIZE NEITHER GOVERN OR NOR LEGISLATURE. Washington, January 9.—Fall Cabinet. Dispatches from Gen. Auger to the Secre tary of War were submitted to the Cabi net. It is not known exactly what their contents are, but they report considerable oommotion in New Orleans. A dispatch from Packard was also be fore the Cabinet. There is no doubt tha* the decision of the Cabinet will be to have instructions sent to the military authorities at New Orleans to enfoice peace should a riot bo threatened. The President is reluctant to proceed further in the recognition of either party in the Louisiana gubernatorial question than was indicated in his disputch to Kellogg of lust Sunday. Executive Mansion, January 9th.— General C. C. Auger, New Orleans : A dispatch just received from the United States Marshal at New Orleans, indicates that unauthorized armed bodies of men are organized and assembling in a manner to threaten the peace and safety of the city. If this be so, notify the leaders of stick organization that they must desist on pain of coming in eoufliet with United States authority,sustained by the military power of the Government. Report at onoe the situation and your action, keep ing in mind that this order has no refer ence to a recognition of either of the claimants for tho Governorship, or either Legislature. J. D. Cameron, Secretary of War. THREE hour’s SESSION—ROUTINE AND CON VERSATION. Special to Enquirer-Sun.] Washington, Jan. 9.—Cabinet session lasted three hours. Apart from the brief conversation given iu several dispatches from New Orleans respecting the situa tion, thero was little else than routine matter considered. The conversation was general upon oth er ourrent topics, but with no view, im mediate, at least, of any further action by the Government than has already been stated by the President in his construction of the duty that rests upon him where matters at issue of a political nature do not involve regulations of public peace and order. confirmations. Peacock, Postmaster at Gallatin, Tenn.; Cole, Grenada, Miss.; Bohn, St. Augus tine, Fla. CONGRESS. SENATE. Washington, January 9.—The Senate, by a unanimous vote and without debate, passed the llouso bill to abolish the Board of Commissioners of tho metropolitan po lice of the District of Columbia, and to transfer its duties to tho Commissioners of the District of Columbia. The bill abolishing tho police board passed both houses and goes to the Pres- dent. The bill gives control of the po lioe to the District Commissioners. A resolution, compelling the banker Runyon to testify was adopted. Shormau aud Bogy addressed the Son ate on Louisiana Returning Board. Adjourned. HOUSE. Washington, January 9.—A warrant was ordored for the arrest of Orton and bringing him bofore the bar of tho House for contempt. Like proceedings in the same commit tee in reference to the refusal of the Lou isiana Returning Board to produce the official papers were referred to the Jndi ciary Committee with instructions to re port on the power of the House in the premises. MEXICO. DIAZ ADVANCING VICTORIOUSLY. Special to Enquirer .Sun ] Havana, Jan. 9.—Tho City of Neorida has arrived from Vera Cruz, with the fol lowing intelligence : City of Mexico, January 3.—Diaz is ad vancing victoriously aud many of Iglesia’s troops are joining him, as be advance*. Ho left Uuavajuto to the right, which together with Lagos and Leon, are already in his power. fcTKAMtftlllt* COLLISION. ONE IS SUNK AND THIRTEEN LIVES LOST. Boston, January 9.—The steamer Semi nole of tho Boston and Savannah lino col lided with tho steamer Montgomery, from New York for Huvana. Tho Montgom ery sunk in a few minutos. The saved were brought to this port on tho Sominole. The lost were Mr. Archer, second officer; John O’Brien and James Grangreo, oilers; John Morgan, fireman ; Thos. Soott and James Doering, stokora ; Albert A. Smith and Alex. Smith, cooks; Thos. Stockhurn, waiter; also four Spanish passengers, whose names are unknown. Total num ber of lives lost aro thirteen. THICK POG THE CAUSE—THE RMINOLE NOT TO BLAME. Boston, January 9.—Captain Winter, of the steamer Montgomery states that no blame is attached to the Seminole, and further says tho officors aud men of the Boston steamer did all that was possible to avoid the collision. It was owing to thick fog that the Montgomery’s people mistook the Sominole for a schooner, aud when the error was discovered it was too late to make amends. Captain Mathews says the Montgomery did not live seven minutes after she was struck. The damage to tho Seminole will prob ably be from $1,000 to $2,000. She is now discharging, aud the enrpontors will be able soon to make an examination of her stern, which appears badly injured. It is believed that her engines kept her sufficiently free of water to prevent inju ry to her cargo. ACCOUNT OF THE 8EMINOLES CAPTAIN. Special to Enquirer-Sun.] Boston, January 9.—Tho following is the statement of Captain Matthews, of the steamer Seminole: At the time of tho collision tho wind was blowing from the southeast and the weathor thick and rainy. All precaution was taken on board the Seminole to avoid accident; the whistle was sounded, and the engine was not worked at full speed. The lookout reported u light on one point of her bow, and tho wheel was immediately hove to port, and tho boll rung to stop a few moments after a green light was soon corning, across tho bow of the Seminole. If the Montgomery had ported her wheel instead of putting it to starboard, or kept her course, tho acci dent would not have occurred. At the time of tho accident several of tho Mont gomery’s crew got on board of the Semi nole, and after separating,the Montgome ry suuk in a few moments. A boat was immediately got out to rescue those who had drifted away. One of the Mont gomery’s boats came alongside with seven or eight persons in it, and tho Seminole’s boat returned with only three, all they could find. It returned iu search of oth- but ns it was thick fog could find no one. After lying roundabout two hours a boat caiuo alongside aud found that the Seminolo was badly damaged. Not knowing but that she might tfink at any moment, I thought it advisable to niako for land, as the wind and soa wero increasing. The Seminole a part of tho time had five steam pumps going to keep her clear from water. [Signed] S. II. Matthews. VIRGINIA. PARTIES UNDER BAIL ON SERIOUS C1IAR- Righmond, Va., Jan. 9.—Samuel II. Thornburn, churgod with robbing tho bank of Petersburg, Virginia, on tho 30th ultimo, of $10,700, returned to that city last night aud surrendered himself. He stated ho was at Harrisburg, Penn sylvania, when ho hoard of the robbery, and that he was charged with tho crime, and that being guiltless, he at once start ed back to face the charge, and establish his innocence. Upon being searched but a few dollars wero found on bis person. Thornburn positively denies taking any of the money, but declines to tell why bo w r ent away. Richard Bagby, of tho firm of T. E Gates & Co., who was arreHted on tho oharge of counselling and abetting Thorn burn to mako a false entry iu tho books of the Citizens’ Bank of Petersburg, by which Bagby was enabled to obtain $10,- 000 of tho money of said bank, has been bailed, under a writ of habeas corpus, in $15,000 to answer tho charge on tho 18th inst. RUSSIA* SqilAimON. IT WILL WINTER IN HAMPTON ROADS. Special to Enquirer-Sun. Charleston, Jon. 9.—Tho Russian cor vette, which arrived yesterday, still lies anchored off tho bar. Provisions wore sent down to-day. Hor commander aud several of her officors who have been vis iting this city returned on board. Tho other three vessels of the tloet which is expected with Grand Duke Alexis and Constantino are not yot in sight. Official advices have just been received by tho Russian Minister that tho orders to the Russian fioet have been changed, so that it will proceed direct to Ilumpton Roads, where it has been directed to win ter. The Russian Minister will leave bore by rail to-morrow night for Washington. TEXAS. THE BENNETT-MAY DUEL. It was Fought in Maryland Three Shots Exchanged. Neithe r Ilixrt! It is Believed They are Satisfied — — — THE VARIOUS REPOR f forearm. Tho party engaged in tho duel —principals, seconds and surgeons—were iu Baltimore night before last, and at 10 o’clock they took the northward-bound train. Mr. Bennett and his party drove into the woods near the place of meet ing, at Slaughter’s Station, in sleighs, and upon reaching tho spot where the Rowland-Cowles duel had boon fought, Mr. Bennett and his friends found Mr. May nnd his party on tho ground, Mr. May walking briskly to keep wurrn. Mr. Bennett stood facing the light, and Mr. May quickly assumed his position, when was given the word of preparation by tho seconds. At 2:08 the word of command sounded, and tho words, “fire, one, two, three.” Mr. May fired at tho word “one,” Mr. Bennett nftcr the word “two,” and both wero apparently uninjured. Mr. May was found, nftor a moment, to have boon hit, and his seconds conveyed him to a sleigh, where it was found that his wound should provont another exchange of shots, which had been demanded by Mr. Ben nett. Mr. Bennett is now in tho oity. MAY SHOT ON FIRST FIRE AND FKUD SET TLED. New York, Jan. 9.—At tho Union Club this afternoon, it was ascertained dofiuitely that the duel between James G. Bennett nnd Frodoriok May, had act ually taken plnco in the State of Dela ware near a village called Slaughter House Hill. Mr. May was slightly wound ed. Mr. Bennett was entirely uninjured. The feud was settled after firing the first shot. THE TRUE STORY—MEETING TOOK PLACE IN MARYLAND—THREE SHOTS FIRED—NO IN JURY TO EITHER—RELIEVED THEY ARE SATISFIED. Special Jo Enquirer-Sun* Philadelphia, Juuuary 9.—Tho meet ing between Messrs. Bennett and May took place one mile from Mary Doll, Md., at ouo o’clock yesterday afternoon. Tho party carried blaukets, overcoats, two cases of pistols and surgical instruments. They represented themselves as railroad officials, May Naying that ho was a director of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and Ben nett giving his name as Daniel Drew, of Now Y'ork, and stating that bis mission was tho purchase of the Maryland and Delaware Railroad. They had with them, also, maps of the peuinsulu, aud to several parties they reported themselves as hunters on a gaming expedition, and such was tho privacy of tho whole affair that these statements were believed iu tho neigh borhood. Mr. Benuott's face showed a near which was much swollen, probably by cold. Tho scene of the meeting was u short distance from the line of tho Mary land and Dolawaro Railroad. Threo nhots wero fired without injury to either of the principals, after which the entire parly left tho ground. Tho parties returned to Mary Dell and separated. The Bennett party then socurod conveyance to Clayton, Mr. Bennett, himself, appearing nervous ami do pressed, ami subsequently took a special train for Wilmington and Phila delphia. Tho May party wont to Slaugh ters Station, thence to Dover and from thero to Philadelphia in this morning's train. A Mr. Tilghuiau was with Mr. May, but tho names of tho others present at the duel have not yet boon ascertained. The party paid liberally for all services ren dered them ; also silence. It is believed both men aro satisfied,and that there will be no further hostile meeting. Mr. Ben nett and his friends will leave for Now York at midnight. Private.—The above is tho true story. B. THE EAST. Sc c., Ac.y Ac. New York, Jauuary 9.—Tho World stAtes that information was rooieved in this city last night, saying James Gordon Bennett and Frederick May met at Slaugter Gap, Delaware, at 2 o’clock, yes terday aftornoon. Only one shot wan fired aud May was wounded. The party immediately afterwnrd separated and Bennett started for this city. BENNETTS TELEGRAMS. Dispatches wero removed by August Belmont last nigbt and by Wm. R. Doug lass from Bennett himself, saying : “We havo met, ond I am all right." Benuett also telegraphed to his sister that ho was unhurt. MAY WOUNDED. A cou8iu of Frederick May,in this city, also rocioved a telegram from ouo of May’s friends on tho ground, saying that May bad been wounded, but not stuliug how severe u wound. From tho fact that only ouo shot wnu fired, it is believed that May’s injuries must be severe. While bis friends admit that he is wounded, they are unwilling to state tho character of the wound, nnd also to give information whoro tho wounded man was borne. It is probable, however, the party bearing the wounded man will arrive in Baltimore this morning. SCENE OF THE OCCURRENCE. The World has tho following : Baltimore, 2:30, a. m., Jan. 9.—From all the indications since midnight, it ap pears highly probable that Fred May was only slightly wounded by Bennett, and iu now under the cure of n surgeon at tho residence of his relatives, near by the plaee of the duel. Another Bultimore dispatch to the same paper reports that Benuett was slightly wounded, aud says Fred May, of Now York, was beyond ull doubts iu Baltimore last night, and went away early this morning, accompanied by his cousin, Dr. Fred May of Baltimore. The most generally accepted statement is that tho duol took placo near Elkton, the capitol of Cecil county, not far from tho country seat of Dr. DeCoureoy, a near relative of tho May family. Dr. DoCotir- cey certainly arrived iu Baltimore late this ovoning and drovo to Fred May’s house on Mount Vernon place. Beyond ull doubt a distinguished surgeon of this city was in waiting at May’s house, ex pecting that his services would bo requir ed. BENNETT AND PARTY AT PHILADELPHIA. The Times has these specials : Philadelphia, Jan. 9.—A mysterious parly of three persons arrived in this city on tho midnight train from the South, and immediately proceeded to the Conti nental Hotel, where they wore registered as J. G. Bennett, II. A. Robbins and C. Pholps, Now York. Tho first namo is Jumes Gordon Bouuott, of tho Herald. He immediately retired to his room, while tho other gentlemen, who looked us if they had been traveling, gave orders for a bath. Bouuott did not register his name, as tho names aro ull iu the hand writing of Phelps. Bouuott seemed hag gard and care-worn, and tho rest of the party wore very morose. They had no bngguge with them except satchels. ONE FIRE EXCHANGED AND RECONCILIATION Baltimore, January 9.—A duel wus | tentiuries pointed out that several points fought at Slaughter’s Station, on tho Del- J l )ro l )oriU l B lowers formed a aware Railroad. After aa exebango of , I )art of tbe Audraasy note, and tho Tur- FIRE IN DENNISON —DREDGE BOAT HUNK. Special to Enquirer-Sun J St. Louis, January 9.—J. R. Stevens & Co.’s furniture manufactory, at Dennison, Texas, was burned yesterday. Loss $22,- 000: insurance $10,000. The dredge boat Murphy, belonging to the city of Jefferson, Texas, but being operated in Rod river by the Government, sank yesterday a few miles below that city. Loss $00,000. DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS Ohio Democracy Speak No Uncertain Words. VICE-PRESIDENT AND MENATE NOT TO CONTROL. Columbus, January 9.—The third reso lution of the Democratic Convention is that, while clear in tho conviction that Samuel J. Tilden and Thomas A. Hon - dricks have received not only the large majority of the popular vote, but a ma jority of the electoral vote, and are there fore elected President and Vice-President, wo yet deolaro that any docision made by the Senate and House of Representatives will be cheerfully acquiesced in by the whole people, and that any attempt to inaugurate a President simply npon tho proclamation of the President of the Sen- ato will be an not of usnrpation that will be resiHted by the people to tho laat ex tremity, be it an appeal to arms. INDIANA. A COMMITTEE OF CORRESPONDENCE AND PUB LIC SAFETY APPOINTED. Indianapolis, Jan. 9.—Every county was represented. The following, offered by Mr. Voorhees, was adopted with much applause: Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed by the President of this con vention to be known os “A Committee of Correspondence and Public Safety.” The duties of said committee shall be to cor-, respond with similar committees, and tho leading meu of other States for the purpose of bringing about harmony of opinion and a concert of action on the present perilous condition of National af fairs; also to consider the propriety of calling a National Convention of the Dem- ocratic party and to correspond with the different Statos in regard tboroto. It shall also be tbe duty of said committee to couaider and devise tho best method by wbioh tho people may exercise tho right of petition to the Congress of the United States, whether iu writing oriu person in order that tho public peace may be pre served, popular liberty maintained and the laws upheld. ALABAMA. Attempt to Draw Five Thoueand Dol lar* From Montgomery Na tional Bank on Forged Cheoke. LAST APPEAL OF PLENIPOTENTIARIES. London, January 9.—A Reuter from Constantinople says at yesterday’s sitting of the conference tho European plenipo- shots a reconciliation was effected, when all parties returned to Philadelphia. Frederick May, of this city, acted as sec ond for his cousin, aud Howland Rob - bins for Bouuott. ANOTHER ACCOUNT. Dover, Del , January 9.—It is reported the Benuett-May duol was fought yester day at Slaughter's Station, Dolawuro, ton miles west of here. Bennett and party consisting of four persons, chartered a speoial train, aud went from Clayton, Delaware, to Philadelphia last night, while the May party, containing throe porsous, came hero iu u curriago from Slaughter’s Station, stopped at Forbe’s Hotel for tho night, and took tho early train this morning for Philadelphia. They registered no name and talked but little, but parties hero recognized them, and there is no doubt ubuut their identity. Rumors say the matter was amicably set tled by tho parties shaking hands aud de claring themselves satisfied before shots wore exchanged. Others say May wus wounded, and loft in the nighborhooJ. IF MAY IS WOUNDED, HE DOES NOT SHOW IT. Philadelphia, Pa., Jun. 9.—A dispatch from Wilmington this morning says that May and a friend arrived thero this morn ing bound North. Although ho is said to bo wouudod iu tho body ho does not show it. ONE FIRE EXCHANGED—MAY WOUNDED IN FOREARM AND NOT ALLOWED TO 9 GRANT ANOTHER FIRE, WHICH BENNETT DEMANDED. New York, January 9.—This after noon’s Express says : “There was bnt ono exchange of shots, aud at tho first fire Mr. May was hit iu tho kish representatives indicated their wil lingness to enter into tho discussion on the basis of that note. It is believed that at to morrow's sitting tho plenipotentiaries will make a last appeal to tho Tnrkish representatives to discuss tho proposals of tho Powers. GUN BAR11KLLS FOR TURKEY. Antwerp, Jan. 9.—A large firm here havo concluded a contract with tho Porte for dispatching to Turkey within three dr.ys 25,000 tons of gnu barells of the kind known as Eudausd. THE TURKISH SIDE. Special to Enquirer Sun. ] London, Jan. 9.—A lieutcr from Con stantinople, says the Phare Da lhsphcrc newspaper, declaros that inasmuch us all tho articles of tho conference from tho programme aro framed with the view to tho establishment of privileged provinces, therefore, even if tho Powers withdraw four fifths of their demand tho Porto would still persist in his objections. It is ooa- nidored possible that to-morrow's sitting of tlio conference will bo adjourned at tho instance of the Turkish delegates,who are desirous to tako stops toward an under standing on (ho basis of tho Andrassy note. ROUMANIA THROWS OFF HER VASSALAGE. Roumania has declared to tho Porto that urtielo seven of tho now Constitution violates hor rights. She consequently declares herself released from hor vassal age, throwing tho responsibility of tho step upon the Porte. Frozen «t Cairo. Cairo, Ohio, Jun. 7.—The river froze over hero last night. Tho transfer steam ers have broken out a passage so as to make regular trips. Special to the Enquirer-Sun. Montgomery, Jan. 9.—Four or five days ago, a man purporting to be South for his health, went to the First National Bank of this oity, stating that he wished to invest money until Bpring, when ho wanted it back to go to Europe. He de posited for collection five checks for $5,000 each, drawn by the First National Bank of Lowell on the First Notional Bank of Boston. After depositing, ho dosired $5,000 in cash to go to a neigh boring point to invest, aud would leave the remainder to his oredit. The cheeks were regular bank checks, numbered, signed with what appeared to be the sig natures of tho proper Lowell Bank offic ials. The cashier of the First National Bank declined to advance until ho could hear by telegraph from tho Lowell bauk. Next morning he received a telegram stating the checks were forgerios. The party who deposited the ohocks gave his name as Thomas II. Morgan, of Massachusetts, and left on the first train aftor the tele gram was sent to Lowell, and has never returned here. As far as ascertained, no body was victimized here. Morgan is a respectable lookiug man, with short gray whiskers, appears to be about 55 years of age and talks with strong New England accent. FORGERY* BUYERS FORGE CHECKS ON BANKS. Boston, January 9.—This morning the First National Bank of Boston received through tho mails bogus checks for $5,000 from u Montgomery, Alabama, bank for collection, and five othor checks for $5,000 each wero prosented through the Clearing Board House to the National Bank by tho Revere Bank for collection on account of their New York corres pondent. The forgery has been traced to parties purporting to be cotton buyers for the Massachusetts manufacturers. The first intimation of irregularities grew out of the disposition of the cotton at or near the point of purchase. The parties who sold the cotton are probably the losers. FRANCE. CASS AON AOS PROPHECY. Special to Enquirer-Sun.] Paris, January 9.—The Le Pays this evening publishes an artiole signed Cus- saguac, insolently attacking the Govern ment and prophosying a return of tho Prince Imperial to Franco in three years. CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES. Versailles, Jauuary 9.—The regular session of the Chambers opened to-day. In the Chamber of Deputies M. Grevy was re-elected President by 323 out of 810 votes recorded. Wcutluir. Washington, Jan. 9.—Indications.— For tho South Atlantic States, rising followed by falling barometer, east to southeast winds, stationary to risiug tem perature, and gonerally clear weather will prevail; possibly succeeded in the south eru portion by rain areas.
