PiTTSnuRQ, May 24. —A very large
and enthusiastic Republican meeting
was held in the City Hull last evening
to ratify the nomination of Grant and
Colfax. Several distinguished speak
ers were present. Resolutions were
adopted heartily approving the prin
ciples contained in the platform adop
ted by the Chicago Convention, as
worthy the support of all loyal men
of the Union, and recognizing in Gen.
Grant and Schuyler Colfax candi
dates worthy tlie support of the peo
ple who desire peace and harmony
among the States of the Union, and
heartily responding to the pledge
made by Allegheny county delegates
in tlie Chicago Convention to give on
November next a loyal majority of
10,000 votes for Grant and Colfax.
Springfield, 111., May 24.—The
funeral of the late Adjt. Gen. Isham
W. Haynie took place to-day with
masonic honors.
The recent successive rains have
raised the Connecticut river to a point
higher than before this year, and con
siderable damage has been done to
crops on the meadows.
The Knights Templar of this city
received an autograph letter from
President Johnson to-day, declining
their invitation to the grand celebra
tion of St. John’s day, June 24th, in
which encampments from all the New
England States will participate.
London, May 25.—The Morning
Post editorially confirms the truth of
the report that England has urged the
general disarming of the Austrian
Govern incut and also lent its good
offices.
The efforts to prove an alibi in the
case of Barrett, Clerk well conspirator,
have failed. His execution will take
place at the expiration of tlie week
J or which he was respited.
Arrest of tne Mexican Bank
Robbers in New Orleans —
$150,000 in Gold Recovered.
Last night about 8 o’clock Messrs.
