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Messrs. Ambler and Hanna. and ho could not accept. [Voices —‘‘You cuimofc withdraw;” “No, no.”] He persisted in declaring lie was not to be considered elected. On the question whether two or three delegates were to be elected, he decided three. The decision was appealed from; the appeal was not sustained, but the chairman announced that three delegates were yet to be selected, and a ballot was taken. Hon. S. S. Warner, of Wellington, was added to the candidates. A ballot was taken, but before its announcenent there was a msh to change from the various candidates to McKinley. Judge West moved that McKinley he elected by acclamation, which was carried unanimously by rising vote, .amid cheer*. A motion to elect Judge West by acclamation was tabled and a ballot ordered. Before the ballot was announced a motion was carried to elect Hanna by acclamation. This is regarded as another Sherman victory. A motion to suspend the rules and elect Beatty, another Sherman man. by acclamation was lost. Balloting for the fourth delegate proceeded amid considerable excitement and loud shouting by tho Sherman men for Beatty and by the Blaine men for West-. Judge West received 390 votes and General Beatty 2.17. The following alternates were elected: Rev. Janies Poindexter l colored), of Columbus: Walter S. Thomas (colored), of Delaware; John P. Green (colored), of Cleveland; Robert Harlan (colored), of Cincinnati. For presidential elector, General James M. Comly. General Beatty, Albert M. Pratt, Joseph Turney, and B. W. Arnett (colored), were nominated. General Beatty was elected by acclamation. General Comley was elected second presidential elector. Hon. William McKinley, being asked Ills preference for President, said to an Associated Press man: “I absolutely haven't any." Marcus A. Hanna, delegate at large, said to an Associated Press reporter: ‘T am unpledged; X am for the parly first, the candidate afterward —for the ui&u who can be nominatedand elected. 1 was elected on that platform, and I will stand on it.” Judge West is committed to Blaine, and Judge Foraker is counted for Sherman. THE PLATFORM. Tlie committee on resolutions reported as follows: That the Republican party approves tho policy of protection in all economic legislation and it favors its application without discrimination to American in dnk&ries, thereby securing employment at remunerative wages to American labor. That it is in favor of collect ingun adequate revenue to defray the proper and economical expenses of the government from duties upon foreign imports and proper internal taxation, and it condemns the Democratic doctrine of tariff for revenue only as destructive to . the business interests of the country. That t,lie doctrine of the Democratic party favoring the putting of what is improperly called raw materials, such as ore. pig-iron. wool. etc., on the free list, is 'iangerous. and if carried out will be destructive of the best interests of the nation. •That the reduction of duties on imported wools made by the act of 1883 has seriously iujurod the •rosperity of an important agricultural pursuit., in rhich more than a million of our citizens are engaged; md, unless this legislation be amended, tho business ■>t wool-growing will be paralyzed, if it be not transferred to foreign nations; therefore wo demand the restoration of the wool tariff of 1867, which gave the first and only substantial protection ever offered to sheep husbandry in the United States. . That the Republican party, having aided labor, liberating it when h was oppressed, giving to it homesteads in the public dominion, ami supporting schools at public expense for the children of all classes, recognizes now more fully than ever the great interests of Amercan labor, its claim upon the care of the government. and its right to equal consideration with capital. That the Republican party stands by its legislation known as the Scott law, and condemns the want of sincerity of the Democratic party in respect thereto. That the position of the Republican party touching the civil service, as expressed through its connections and exemplified by its legislation, faithfully administered. is heartily indorsed. That the Republican party is in favor of maintaining the equal civil rights of all classes of citizens under guarantee of the law and tho Constitution in all parts of the United States, and also demands that the elective franchise shall be respected, to the end that every voter shall have a free ballot, which shall be honestly counted. That we heartily approve and indorse tlie administration of President Arthur, both iu his foreign •md domestic policy. The resolution referring to the Scott law was stricken out, because objection was made to fighting a national campaign on State issues. The other resolutions were unanimously adopted.

MICHIGAN REPUBLICANS. Tlie Blaine People Capture a Majority of the District Delegates. Grand Rapids, 3lich., April 24. —The Republican State convention met at 11 o'clock today, in Powers's Opera house, and was called to order by Hon. William Livingstone, chairman pro te.m. of the State central committee. The Hon. R. G. Horn, of Saginaw, was called to the chair as temporary chairman of the convention, and was greeted with prolonged applause. Ho spoke at considerable length on the issues of the day. A secretary from each district was then elected and the committees on credentials, on permanent organization and on resolutions were chosen by district. The convention then look a recess until 2 o’clock, in order to give the committees time for deliberation. The committee cm resolutions reported the following platform: Fir*t—The Republican party of Michigan, in convention assembled, to elect delegates to the national convention, to lx* held in Chicago the 3d day of June next, hereby reaffirm the principles of the part/ as enunciated in its platforms through the history of a quarter of a century. It reaffirms its faith in the ability of the party to secure in the future, as it has in the past, such modifications and reforms as time and experience shall prove to be for the growth of the nation and the general welfare of ite citizens. .Second—They have confidence that the wisdom and patriotism of the Chicago convention will formulate a platform and nominate candidates that the people will approve, and that will, next November, call out from .He State of Michigan its old-time Republican majority. The report of the committee on resolutions was read by the chairman, Hon. Robert Wan eu, .and after some discussion, the platform presented by the committee was unanimously accepted as tike sense of the convention. The afternoon session was called to order by tho temporary chairman. O. R Gibson, chairman of the committe on credentials, reported 010 delegates present. Col. 11. N. Duffield, chairman of the committee on permanent organization, reported the names of Hon. 31. C. Burch, of Grand Rapids, for permanent chairman, and E. T. Bennett, of Bay county, for permanent secretary. The report of the committee was unanimously adopted, and the organization completed by the election of vice-presidents and secretaries by districts. Mr. Burch took the chair in the midst of much enthusiasm, and briefly addressed the convention. The election of delegates to the national con vention being declared in order, tho names of Hon. Roswell G. Horr, Hon. J. C. Burrows, Hon. Hurry A. Conant, W. F. Swift, Samuel C. Matson, ami W. S. Atwood were placed in nomination. The two latter represented the colored clement of the party. By unanimous consent the rules were suspended, and Congressman llorr was elected by acclamation. Hon. H. T. Gilbert, of Grand Rapids, and Hon. J. B. Moore, of Lapere. were then nominated .or the second time. The rules were suspended, aikd Hon. W. S. Swift was elected by acclamation A ballot was taken on the third delegate, which resulted as follows: Whole number of votes, 463; necessary to a •hoietv 322. Conant, 116: Burrows, 158; Gilbert. _<)(); Watson, 132; Atwood, 36. No choice having been made another ballot was ordered. During the ballot Mr. Gilbert's name was withdrawn in favor of Watson, with ; lie understanding that it should again be presented. The second ballot resulted as follows: Whole number of votes, 558: necessary to a choice, -895. Watson, 439; Gilbert, 32; Conant, 49, Burrows, 14. .Mr. Watson was declared elected. He was in t reduced, and addressed tho convention in a neat F-peech of thanks. A third ballot was ordered, in the midst of the greatest excitement, and it was with much difficulty that order could be maintained. In tho midst of great confusion amotion was made to fcu-pend tho rules and declare Mi*. Burrows

deck'd. The motion was supported by many counties, and it was about a tie: but tho chair man of the Kent county delegation demanded a ballot in the interest of harmony. The mover withdrew the motion, and the convention proceeded to ballot, resulting as follows: Whole number of votes, 000. Mr. Burrows, receiving 300 votes, was declared elected, and in response to loud calls came upon the stage. His remarks were greeted with prolonged applause. Hon. J. B. Moore, of Lapore; Hon. H. T. Cones, of Hftlsdata; lion. A. B. Turner, of Grand Rapids. and Dr. Itobie, of Ludington, were chosen alternates. The presidential preferences of the district delegates to Chicago, as near as can be determined, are as follows: First District—Blaine, 1; Edmunds, 1. Second—Bluiue. 2. Third —Blaine. 2. Fourth—Blaine, 2. Fifth—Unknown. Sixth—Edmunds. 2 Seventh—Blaine, 2. Eighth—Blaine, 2. Ninth—Blaine. 2. Tenth—Blaine, 1; Edmunds, 1. Eleventh—Blaine, 2. Judge P. T. Yanseile, of Charlotte, was elected chairman of the State central committee by acclamation. The delegates at large go uninstructed, and their preferences are unknown. The names of Arthur and Edmunds were received with considerable favor, but the general sentiment of tho convention appeared favorable to Blaiae, and the majority of the delegates will doubtless vote for him at Chicago. THE DELEGATES. Ths following is a list of the delegates: Dirs; District—R. A. Alger, W. T. Moray; alternates, W. H. Coots; John GrouseL Second—W. A Underwood, J, T. Jacobs; alternates, W. A. French, J March. Third—K. 0. Nichols. W. H. Powers; alternates, J. C. Sharp, IV. A. Coombs. Fourth—S. T. Reed. Josiah Andrews; alternates, W. J. Babcock. YV. L. Stoughton. Fifth—G. YV. Weber, 11. Si. Thomas; alternates, D. J. Leathers. 7. M. Ferguson. £>ixth—M. 1). Chafcberton, J. E. Sawyer; alternates, H. D. Blackburn. J. I>. Atwood. Seventh—J. P. Sanborn, B. R. Noble; alternates, : Alex. Grant. T>. W. Denks. Eighth—YV. S. Turk. YV. E. Watson; alternates, J. R. Stevenson, O. W. Hopkins. Ninth—Abel Anderson, M. P. Gale; alternates, R. P. Bishop, L. T. YY'illiams. Tenth—H. Applin, YV. 6. Bell; alternates, Cha. Montague, A. Swartzen. Eleventh—J. M. Stephenson, S. C. Moffatt; alternates, I). B. Duns ton, J. H. Steei*e. Tho Blaine men claim twenty delegates, while Edmunds has four. Delegates at large—R. G. Horr, of Saginaw; Julius C. Burrows, of Kalamazoo; W. P. Swift, of Marquette and Dr. S. WatsOn (colored), of Detroit. Alternates—E. L. Moon, of Hillsdale; A. B. Turner, of Grand Rapids; James Moore, of Lapere, and George W. Ruber, of Ludington. IOYVA DEMOCRATS. List of Delegates to tlie National Convention at Chicago. Burlington, la., April 24. — The largest Democratic State convention ever hold in lowa mot at li o’clock in the opera-house, every county in the State but Pocahontas being represented, and mostly with full or double delegations. Mayor Adams made the welcoming address. Hon. R. H. Shields, of Dubuque county, was chosen temporary chairman, and in an address awakened the enthusiasm of tho convention. Appointing of committees on credentials, permanent organization and resolutions followed, and the convention adjourned till 2 o’clock. The convention reassembled at 2 o’clock. J. B. Hall, of Des Moines, was made permanent chairman. The committee on resolutions not being ready to report, the convention proceeded to the choice of delegates at large to the national convention, with the following result: L. G Kinne, H. H. Trimble, E. H. Thayer and I>. M. Harris. Alternates—John Duncombe, Charles Voelkler, H. C. Bowman and Y\ r . 11. Butler. The delgates are umustructed, but all fuvor Tilden. The committee on resolutions made a short report reaffirming adherence to the platform of the Democratic national conventions of 1870 and 1880, in favor of revenue and tariff reform, and against the late prohibition legislation in this State. A more emphatic resolution on tho prohibition question was offered as a minority report, but it was finally disposed of by referring it to the next State convention. The district conventions nu‘t at 9 o’clock and selected the following delegates and alternates to the national convention: First District—Delegates —Geo. R. Smith, of Van Bureu county; John Wall, of Henry county. Alternates —G. YV. Jamison, of Louisa county; E. Howard, of Jofferson county'. Second—W. S. Brannan. of Muscatine; L. B. Wadleigh, of Clinton. Alternates—H. G. Lycart, of Jones county; Dr. N. B. Cotton, of Cedar county. Third—F. Sehraoder, of Dubuque; P. 0. Dithlofzeu, of Grundy county. Alternates—E. M. Carr, of Delaware; Lowrey Brewer. Fourth—F. 1-). Bailess, of Clayton; A. O. Doolittle, of Floyd county. Alternates—M. B. Headrick, of Alamakee county; S. B. Chase, of Mitchell. Fifth—Geo. J. Boal. of Johnson county; Jno. Ryder, of Benton county. Alternates—A. J. Morrison, of lowa county: J. W. Terry, of Linn county. Sixth—L. B. Perry, of Monroe county; E. H. Gibbs, of Mahaska. Alternates—YV. T. Dart, of Jasper county; H. C. Evans, of Davis county. Seventh—L. YV. Goode, of Polk; J. R. North, of Dallas. Alternates—F. O. Mahan na, of Polk; J. E. Andrews, of Adair county. Eighth Ihiggan. of Union county: Wra. Bardley. of Appanoose county. Alternates—G. G. Ridenour, Pago county; F. 8. Gardner, of Decatur county. Ninth—Dan Farrell, of Mills county; Dr. J. M. Emrnert, of Cass county. Alternates—A. B. Keith, oi Crawford county; j. B. Batkins, of Fremont county. Tenth—N. B. Hyatt, of Hamilton county; John Cleggett, of (Jerro Gordo county. Alternates—Dr. H. C. McCoy, of Kossuth county; J. L. Buttolph, of Hardin county. Eleventh—R. M. Guthrie, of Carroll county; P. O. Cassidy, nf Palo Alto county. Alternates—E. C. Palmer, of Woodbury; F. D. Higgs, of Buena Y^ista.

SAGACIOUS TILDEN. Why tlie Old Man Says Nothing iu Reference to Tariff. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, April 24.—1 tis a matter of a great deal of comment here that in but one of his many interviews with curious visitors lias 31r. Tilden been reported as saying anything about the tariff. In General Gordon’s talk with him he is reported to have said that the tariff should not be unduly agitated. Mr. Tilden’s silence on this subject is taken by observing politicians to be very strong evidence that, notwithstanding his repeated “refusals,” ho really wants the Democratic nomination. It is argued that were he not a candidate he would have no hesitancy in speaking his mind freely on the tariff. He would add his influence to either one side or the other in the pending agitation of the subject. But not wanting to lose strength in any quarter, he does not define his tariff position. It is, therefore, agreed that 3lr. Tilden is as sagacious as ever in looking after any boom in which he has a proprietary right. THE UTICA CONVENTION. Wliat the Result Moans—Defeat of Senator Miller and Whitelaw Reid. G. A. Pierce in Chicago News. The inside story of the contest to-day is interesting. Some days ago it was proposed by tho anti-Arthur force that Warner Miller and Whitelaw Reid should be sent to Chicago on the part of the anti-Arthur people, and J. D. Warren and Henry Ward Beecher on the part of the administration. When the clans began gathering hero the Blaine men took Miller by Die throat, compelled him to throw over Whitelaw Reid and adopt A. B. Cornell in his stead. They added two more names absolutely distasteful to Arthur's friends, but confidently counted on the Edmunds men to see them through. They had on the ground to work Senator Miller, ex-Sena-*tor Platt, e*-Governor Cornell. Collector Robertson, ox-United States Marshal Lewis B. Payne, Postmaster Craig, of Albany, and a numerous retinue of lessor lights. It is by seeing the force that the Arthur men had to contend against that the significance of the vie*

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tory becomes more apparent When the opposition found that they were in the minority they dropped two of their candidates and adopted two of the Arthur combination, hoping thus to break the ranks of tho latter and elect Miller and Cornell, but the plan did not work, and this is why they now mourn as one without hope. bpecm.l to Chicago Inter Ocean. Ex-Senator Platt and his associates, who came here to drive Arthur out of the canvass, and have not succeeded, went back to New York as soon as the delegates at large were elected; they did not remain until the convention adjourned. Mr. Platt declined to make any comments upon tlie events of the day, but was about as cheerful as a boy at his grandmother's funeral. He has gone out of ono political faction, and hates to go into the other. He does not feel at home in the society of the half-breeds, and left them as soon as he could do so decently. Senator Miller is very much cast down; he feels his defeat keenly. He was making great progress toward political leadership in this State, and the events of to-day have given him a serious set back. But the worst-beaten man is Whitelaw Reid. He was on all the Blaine slates, and attempted to dictate to the convention. When he heard this afternoon that there was no chance for him, he sent a telegram that was rather belated, but good. It was addressed to Senator Miller, and read: “I adhere to my original determination not to allow my name to be used before the convention. _ Whitelaw Reid." President White’}* Candidate. Ithaca, N. Y., April 24.—President White, of Cornell, delegate at large to Chicago, favors a candidate who will represent the cause of civilservice reform, and whose labors iu that interest will be freely and faithfully given. A Remark that Caused a .Sensation. New York, April 24.—A resolution offered in the Seventeenth Assembly District Association, recommending the nomination of Arthur for President, incited John P. Frazer to insinuate that General Arthur was, in a degree, answerable for President Garfield's death. A dozen members leaped to their feet and shouted that he was a liar, and not fit to be a member of the party. The resolution was then adopted. POLITICAL NOTES. How tlie Result in New York Is Ilogared in Washington. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. YYashington, April 24.—The result of the New York Republican convention is a source of the liveliest gossip and speculation everywhere to-night. The Arthur-Edmuuds combination in tho New York convention beat Blaine, who lacked only six votes of a majority in the convention. Now York, Ohio and Pennsylvania have 178 votes in the Chicago convention; of these 178 votes 107 are pronounced for Blaine. Tho latter's friends claim hin nomination on the first ballot by a vote of 416. This gives him oighty votes from tho South. Arthur’s friends say the claim of oighty Southern votes is a violent presumption, and figure out 247 votes of the total of 820 for Arthur. Hence they claim Arthur could afford to give Edmunds tho four delegates at large from New York in order to keep the State convention from instructing for Blaine. Maine Greenbackers. Lewiston, Me., April 24.—At the State Greenback convention, to-day, amotion to nominate exliongressman Ladd for Governor fell flat, a dozen Cands only being raised. Dr. H. B. Eaton was nominated by ballot. Four delegates at large were chosen to the national convention. Tho resolutions passed declare that tho government alone should exercise the Function of issuing all currency, declare against monopolies, demand the enactment of laws to prevent the employment of young children in factories and for then' compulsory education, condemn tlie practice of exempting certain classes of property from taxa tion, and declare that the question of a constitu tional prohibitory amendment should not bo made a party issue. General Butler, as the choico for President, was unanimously approved. Delegates to the national convention for tho several districts were chosen, and the convention adjourned. A Call for a Conference. Boston, April 23.- Charles Francis Adams, jr., John Q. Adams, Charles Rodman, and some seven hundred others have issued a call for a meeting here, April 29, to form a league. The call says: “Tho present enormous surplus in the national revenues is demoralizing and dangerous. It should bo cut down without further delay; not by incre;\sing public expenditures, but lessening the burden of taxes. The policy of tax ing imports, not for tho purpose of raising revenue, but for obstructing trade, is unsound and must ultimately bo abandoned.”

Pennsylvania Greenhackers. Pittoburo, April 24.—The Allegheny county Greenback-labor convention to-day elected four delegates to the Indianapolis national convention, and adopted resolutions indorsing Ben. F. Butler for President Morrison Foster was nominated for Congress from the Twenty-second district. _ Decadence of the Blaine Boom. Washington Special. Tho Blaine boom may be spreading over tho country, but there is little of it in Washington; not but that there are plenty of noisy Blaine adherents here, those who do the shouting, while the quiet men put in the effective work. Indeed, it is difficult to find anyone here, whose opinion is of value, who looks upon Blaine’s nomination as within range of probability, not only that so many of the Republican leaders who are his equal in prominence and ability are personally oposed to him. but also that there is almost a universal feeling that he would be a very weak candidate, and his election exceedingly doubtful. _ District Delegates to Chicago. Annapolis, Mu., April 24.—The Republicans of the Fifth congressional district elected James A. Gray and Dr. W. G. Green delegates to Chicago. Rockville, 31d., April 24.—The Republican convention, of congressional district, elected Geo. L. WauTngton and Dr. J. McPherson Scott delegates to Chicago. Worcester, Mass., April 24.—The Tenth congressional district elected W. W. Rice and Theo. C. Bates delegates to the Republican national convention. Both are for Edmunds. M6orhkat>, Minn., April 24.—The Republicans of the Fifth congressional district elected ox-Lieutenant-governor Barto and 11. G. Paige as delegates to Chicago. Governor Barto’s preference is for Edmunds. Rutland, Vt., April 24 —The Republicans of tho First congressional district nominated J. W. Stewart for Congress, and elected A. B. Valentine and Henry Ballard delegates to Chicago. Both are for Edmunds. Olathe, Kan., April 24. —At tlte .Second congressional district Republican convention, held here to-day, R. Aikinan and J. I*. Root were chosen delegates to the Chicago convention. They are instructed. Dkporah, In., April 24.-—The Republicans of the Fourth district elected A. G. Stewart aud O. H. Lyon delegates to tho Chicago convention, with J. W. Clements and William Kellow alternates. They are instructed for Blaine. Wateuvillk, Me., April 24. —The Republican convention of tho Third congressional district nominated, by acclamation* Seth L. Alii liken for Congress. J. Manchester Haynes and Andrew J. Wasson wore chosen delegates to Chicago. New Bedford. Mass., April 24.—The Keyrablicans of the First district elected Jonathan Bourne aud Frank S. -Stevens delegates to Chicago. Bourne favors Edmunds and Stephens Arthur. The latter will probably vote for Edmunds. Baltimore, April 24.—Tlie First district Republicans elected Charles T. Westcoct smd J. Clay Mullikin delegates to Chicago. The Second district Republicans elected Jolm F. Enser and H. M. Olabaugh. Tho Third district Republicans elected i>. Pinckney West and Wili-

iam Coath delegates to Chicago, They are uninstructed. Confusion reigned in the Fourth congressional district Republican convention, owing to contesting delegations. The so called custom-house party bolted. The remaining, or Blaine, portion of the convention then eh'cted James W. Jordon and Henry YY r . Rogers dolepiles to Chicago, with two colored alternates. The custom-house convention elected Lewis G. Martin and W. C. Clay delegates to Chicago, and two colored alternates. Mankato. Minn.. April 24.—The Second district Republican convention chose A. M. Crosby and L. Z. Rogers delegates, and Jos. Bobbletier and Gordon Powers alternates to the Chicago convention. Crosby favors Edmunds, but will vote for Blaine on the first ballot. In deference to his constituents. Rogers is for Edmunds, with Sherman as second choice. No instructions. Railway Rates to tlie Chicago Convention. Chicago, April 24.—The eight eastern trunk lines have announced that they will sell ex cursion tickets to Chicago during the session of the Republican national convention at one faro for the round trip. The southwestern, western and northwestern roads out of Chicago will sell round-trip tickets for ono and one-tliird fare. OBITUARY. Death of Hou. Isaac N. Arnold, One of Chicago’s Rest-Known Cittaens. BBfICE Chicago, April 24. —Isaac N. Arnold died at at his residence in this city this afterndon. Isaac Newton Arnold was born in Hartwick, Otsego county, N. Y., Nov. 30, 1813. In his earlier years ho had such advantages as the district and select schools of tho county and the academy of the village afforded, and he improved them to such an extent as to acquire a very fair education for the duties of practical life. Thrown upon his own resources at fifteen, he found himself face to face with the stem realities of life, and the struggles which his selfdependent circumstances obliged him to undergo served to develop intellectual and moral characteristics which in after-time mad© him a man of influence and mark in tho community. From seventeen to twenty he taught school a part of each year, earning enough money to enable him to study and road law' the remainder. He first entered the office of Richard Cooper, in Cooperstown, N. Y.. and subsequently that of Judge E. B. Morehouse. He soon made his services valuable, and by trying cases occasionally in a justice court was able to pay his expenses. He was admitted to the bar in 1833, when only twenty years of age. He removed to Chicago in 1836, and soon after formed a partnership with Mahlon D. Ogden. The next year he whs chosen city ciork, but resigned before his term expired. In 1842 he was elected to the Legislature. Six years lator he, with William B. Ogden, Thomas Hoyno, Daniel Brainard. and George Manierre called a Free-soil convention at Ottawa, which nominated a Van Buren and Adams electoral ticket, aud opened the first formal anti-slavery* movement in Illinois. Mr. Arnold took the stump, and Cook county was carried for the ticket. Van Buren getting 2,120 votes, Cass 1,622 ami Taylor 1,708. This was the starting point of the revolution in American politics which made Lincoln President in 1860 and finally abolished slavery. From 1848 to 1858, although taking an active part on tho anti-slavery side of politicts in every campaign. State or national, Mr. Arnold devoted himself closely to liis profession, be iug engaged in many important civil and criminal cases, and rapidly achieving a loading place among the great ana successful lawyers of the West. In 3835 he was again sent to the Legislature, and lacked only three or four votes of being elected Speaker. The 26th of September, 1860, he spoke in a wigwam at Springfield, for “Lincoln and Liberty.” The next day, in parting from Mr. Lincoln, with whom he had for years been personally intimate, Mr. Arnold remarked: “Good-bye, Mr. Lincoln: next time I see you I shall congratulate you on being President-elect.” “And I you.” replied Mr. Lincoln, “on being congressmanelect,” whereupon Mr. Arnold rejoined: “Well, I desire to go to Congress, chiefly that I may aid you in the great conflict with slavery that is before you. “I know what lies before me.” said Mr. Lincoln; “but, if elected, I shall do my duty as God shall enable me to see it: and, if the conflict comes, ‘thrice is he armed who hath his quarrel just.’” Mr. Arnold was elected, receiving seventy six more votes than wero given for tlie Republican electors. Among the first Northern m6n who arrived iu Washington during the latter part of February, 1861. was Mr. Arnold, and from that day on until Mr. Lincoln’s assassination Mr. Arnold devoted all his time and energies to the support of the cause of the Union and the efforts of the President to preservo the republic. Mr. Arnold, of late years, devoted a good deal of time to literary work, his last production being a “Life of Benedict Arnold. Ho was engaged on another book, and too constant application brought on the illness. Ho took a great interest in tlie Chicago Historical Society, having been its president for several years.

Marie Tag lion i, tho Famous Dancer. Marseilles. April 24.—Marie Taglioni, the famous dancer is dead. Taglioni came of a dancing family. Her father was a ballet master in Italy, and was on tho stage all his life, dying at the age of ninety-four. Paul, her brother, was also a celebrated dancer. He mado a tour of America, and settled down as ballet master at the court theater in Berlin, retaining his position during life—five and thirty years. His daughter, named Mario after her celebrated aunt, likewise won many laurels in the dance, but retired at thirty, on her marriage with Prince Joseph Windischgratz. Marie was born in Sweden, in 1807, her mother, Maria Karsten, having been a daughter of a local tragedian of note. At the ago of sixteen she made her debut in Vienna. It was not until four years later that she appeared in Paris. At the acme of her celebrity, when she was twentyeight. she was married to CouDt Gilbert do Voisins, one of her most devoted admirers; but she remained on the stage fifteen years longer, and might possibly not have retired just then, had she not been annoyed by a series of wrangles at the opera in Paris, caused in a groat degree by envy of her constantly repeated triumphs. Count de Voisins died at Figueras, Spain, where ho was vice-consul of France, and during the Franeo-Prussian war his widow lost her whole fortune. She went to London and established a school for young ladies in dancing and deportnrent She always preserved, which can scarcely be said of famous dancers in general, an unsullied reputation and the sincere respect of her acquaintances. An Old Quarrel Renewed. Montreal, April 24. —A telegram from Rev. Dovon, Protestant minister at the Indian settlement at Oka, states that there was a grave disturbance tliis afternoon. Part of his building was torn down. 'Hie Ottawa authorities were asked for assistance. The affair is n fresh breaking out of an old squabble between the Catholic Seminary and the Protestants. Steamship News. Portland. April 24.—Arrived, Polynesian, from Liverpool. New York, April 24.—Arrived: Waeshmd and Pieter Deconiek, from Antwerps. IjONDON, April 24.—Arrived, Hammonia, Rhineland and .Schiedam, from New YorkAt a meeting of the Connellsvflle Coke-prod uc ers’ Association, held at Pittsburg, Pa., yesterday, outside producers were severely denounced for not restricting theproduction and sustaining prices, as promised. Threats were mado that if they continue their present policy the association will reduce the price of coko to seventy-five oents per ton. A dispatch from Tacoma, W. T.. says the commission appointed by President Arthur as an examining board for the Cascade division of tho Northern Pacific, between Tacoma and Natchez Pass will report favoring its acceptance by tho government. The Lulu Cummins, of Frankfort, arrived at Traverse City. Mich., at 3 p. m. yesterday. It was the first boat of tho season, and leaves this morning, loaded with freight for tho north. Tho bay is still covered with ice.

NATIONAL CAPITAL TOPICS. [Concluded from First Page.] the pending measure, would defy all obstacles in the way of their casting their ballots, yet the great mass of the intelligent, refined aud judicious, with the becoming modesty of their sex, would shrink from rude contact with the crowd, and. with the exceptions mentioned, leave to the ignorant and vilest the exclusive right to speak for tlie gentler sex in public affairs. Messrs. Reed, E. B. Taylor, T. M. Browne and McCoid, in their minority report, say: Tlie association of tlie sexes in a family circle, in society and in business having proven improving to both, there is neither history, reason nor sense to justify the assertion that their association in politics will lower ono or demoralize the other. No reason can be given by those who claim suffrage as a right of manhood which does not make it a right of honored women. If suffrage is to be given to man to protect him in his life, liberty, and property, the same reasons urge it to be given to woman, for she has the same life, liberty and property to protect. Mr. Dorsheimer, while concurring with tho majority in recommending that the matter be laid On the table, says: I think it probable the interests of society will soon require that women should have the. right of suffrage, aud I am not willing ti> say more than that the present is not an opportune time for submission to the States of the proposed amendment. Mr. Poland’s report says: The office and duty which nature has devolved upon woman during all the active and vigorous portion of her lifo would often render it impossible, and still more indelicate, for her to appear and act in caucuses, conventions, or elections, or to act as a member of the legislature, as juror, or judge. T cannot bring myself to believe that any largo portion of the intelligent, women of this country desire any such tiling granted, or would perform any such duties if the chance were offered them. JOHN JAY KNOX. He Tenders Ills Resignation as Comptroller of the Currency. Washington, April 24.—Comptroller Knox, having been fully vindicated by the congressional committee, has tendered his resignation to Secretary Folger, to take effect on May 1, on which day he will assume the presidency of the National Bank of the Republic, of New York. Comptroller Knox Vas appointed Deputy Comptroller Oct. 10, 1867, and Comptroller on April 12, 1572, and thus had a continuous service of seventeen years in the office. Previous to his appointment as Deputy Comptroller he had charge of tho mint and coinage correspondence, and was sent by Secretary McCulloch to San Francisco in 1860 to examine the branch mint in that city. His report was published, with a complimentary notice, by Secretary McCulloch iu the finance report of that year. April 25, 1870, he completed a revision of the mint and coinage laws of the United States, which was transmitted to Congress with an elaborate report. Upon his recommendation the coinage of the silver dollar was discontinued, and subsequently the bill which he proposed was passed by Congress with n few amendments, and is now known as the Ooiuage Act of 1873.” The Comptroller subsequently visited New Orleans, and discovered in the office of the Assistant Treasurer the largest defalcation ever known in the history of tho goverment. The failure of the First National Bunk of New Orleans followed, and Mr. Knox remained for some weeks in that, city, acting as Assistant Treasurer. He was appointed Comptroller with out his knowledge, previous to the expiration of his first, term, aud confirmed by the Senate without reference to any committee. He was again appointed to a third term on April 12, 1882. He has made twelve annual reports to Congress, and during his administration his office has not been subjected to any investigation until the recent attack by the shareholders of the Pacific National Bank, of Boston, from which he has been fully exonerated by the committee on banking nnd currency. His administration hap been marked by a rigid enforcement of the safe guards on which the security of the national banking system depends, and by a broad and enlightened comprehension of the* principles of safe banking and the conditions of a sound currency, which are well illustrated in his annual reports and occasional addresses, which have given him a high reputation among tho leading authorities on finance both in this country and abroad. Tho Comptroller, by request, ctccuiapniued fitec retary Sherman and Attorney-general Devens to New York on two occasions during the negotiation of United States bonds for the purpose of providing means for tho resumption of specie payments, and in New York arranged between the bank officers and the Secretary a conference, which afterward resulted in the admission of the Assistant Treasurer to the clearing-house and the receipt by the clearing-house of legal tender notes on an equality witli coin in all payments at the time of resumption. Ho subsequently, by request of Prosklent Grficdd. accom pauied Secretary YVindom and Attorney-general McVeigh to New York and arranged a conference between the syndicate and other bunk officers and tlie Secretary, which resulted iii the issue ami successful negotiation of the 3 1-2 per cent, bonds. It is well known to Senator Sherman and other senators that the Comptroller was the first choice of tbe lalo President Garfield for Secre tary of the Treasury, and this fact was communicated by the President to a well-known gentle man, to whom the President said that lie was only prevented from cany ing out his original purpose by political complications which after ward grew up in filling other places in his Cabinet. Mi*. Knox has accepted the presidency of the National Bank of the Republic, which owns, jointly with the First National Bank, of New York, the '‘United Bank Building,” on the corner of Wall street and Broadway. It is an old institution, originally organized in 1830, and has a capital of $1,500,000 and a surplus of $600,000.

MINOR MENTION. A Senatorial Orowl Because of the Delay of Busiuess in the House. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, April 24.—-31 itch complaint is heard from the Senators about the House being so far behind in its work. Democrats join Republicans in criticising the majority in tho House because of its inactivity. Tho Senators say there is no use for them to work while the House plays. They declare the members do nothing but hunt up statistics for tariff speeches and write upon their campaign literature. It is proposed that the Senate shall hereafter sit but three or four hours a day, and adjourn to Monday from Thursday of each week. The Dernocratlin the House appear to appreciate in a measure the situation they arc getting business into. Some of them lay Die trouble to the existing rules, while others claim it is due to factional differences. It is uvident that only a few measures of tho greatest importance can Jjo passed upon, and a caucus is suggested for the purpose of determining what measures shall be pushed at this session. The Demand for Tariff Literature. .Special lo the ludmuapolifl Journal. Washington, April 24.—Country politicians are writing by hundreds every day for copies of arguments on the tariff before the committee on ways and means. Copios are not to be had. They are not the right kind of public documents for this year's distribution. They put bad ideas into the heads of children, and should not be kept about the house, Democrats in the House seem to think. _ Notes and Person all ties. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, April 24.—Mrs. Nellie G. Scott and daughter, Miss Kate, returned last evening from Indianapolis They have been for some time at Xenia, Ohio. In a railroad accident near Xenia, Mrs. Scott was badly bruised, but is now almost well. 3iiss Scott has recovered the use of her hand, which was badly cut. They are accompanied by Mrs. Hunt and daughter, of Massillon. Hon. J. P. C. Shanks, of Portland, was on the floor of tlie House to day, with Messrs. Peelle

Steele, Browne and others, of tho Indiana deie gation. He is here to settle a matter iu the Interior Department, involving a title to two sections of land in Blackford county. The land was homesteaded many years ago, and patents have never been issued for it. Mr. Calkins called upon President Arthur today, with Bishop Dwenger, of Fort YVayne. Mrs. Steele is expected to arrive here from her home at Marion on Saturday night or Sun day. Messrs. Harrison and Peelle expect to go to Fortress Monroe on Saturday to spend Sun* day. Philander F. Nice’s bond of SI,OOO as postmaster at Deer Creek, Carroll county, has been accepted by the Postoffice Department. Eli H. Moore has been appointed postmaster at Ockley, Carroll county. Abram B. Moreton has been commissioned postmaster at Elkinsville. Tho Secretary of tho Treasury lias notified YV icker, collector of customs at Key West, of his removal from office. \ The tobacco rebate claims are being paid at rato of SI,OOO a day, and it is expected to have them all settled in about a month. Tho claims already settled number 25,000 and represent $2,000,000. J. C. Burrows, of Michigan, recently nominated and confirmed Solicitor of tlie Treasury, has written the President, formally declining the office. Th© Comptroller of tho Currency has authorized tho YYashington National Bank, of YVashington, Kan., to begin business. Capital, SIOO,000. George F. Reniker, of Anderson, is registered at Willard’s to-night. DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN. Indications. YY’ar Department, Y Office of the Chief Signal Officer, > Washington, April 25, la.m. > For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley—Slightly warmer, fair weather, north to west winds, becoming variable. For the Upper Lake Region—Fair winds shifting to east, rising temperatu' lowed by local rains on Saturday. Local Observations. Time. i Bar. j Th. Hum.3Wind.’Weather BYi 6:24 A. M..!30.00‘44.3 76 N*E Cloudy 10-J4 A. M.. 160:00:51.0 37 N Cloatty 2:24p.m.. 20.90159.4 31 N Cloudy 0:24 p.m. 29.92 58.3 38 KW Clomly 10:24 p, M..[29.94151.61 48 NW Clair Maximum temperature, 60.0; minimum temper* tore, 41.7. _ General Observations. War Dspaktmi > YYashincjtok, April 24, 10:24 Observations taken at the same momer aisl tations. ? - 2 9 a ‘ Ii f* o . STATION. % 8 ; J}>, fc ; ff : : - ; Bismarck, Dak 29.83 551 BE Clear. Cairo, 111 30.04 53 N Clear. Chattanooga, Tenn . 1 1 Chicago, 111 29.98; 48 N ;Clear. Cincinnati, O ..129.91 55 NW (Clear. Columbus, O I : , # Darehport, Th ,30.00 55 Calm Clear.” Dead wood, Dak 29.831 56! SE j Cloudy. Denver, Col :29.83j GO; S Fair. Dos Moines, la [30.00 52 Calm Clear. Dodge City. Kan . . .29.88; 57 E Clear. Ft. Assiniboine, Mta!29.84 52 NW Cloudy. Fort Buford, Dak... 20.70 59 E Cloudy. Fort Custer. Mont.. 130.32 45 NW .10 11 v. rain Fort Elliott, Tex... 29.88 60 E Clear. Fort Gibson. Ind. T ......,i iwfcsm, ind A t ; Galveston, Tex 30.07 66 13 C’ear. Indianapolis. Ind... 29.94 52 NW Clear. Indianola, Tex | Ketkknk, la 130.00 54 Calm Clear. La Crosse. YYTis |30.91 52[ S Clear. Leavenworth, Kan.. 130.01 571 S Clear. Little Rock. Ark.... 30.02 58 Calm ) Clear. Louisville. Ky 129.94 53, SYV J 'Cloudy. Memphis. Trim 30.04 55 NYV Cloudy. Moorehead, Minn... 1 29.90 47 ; SE Clear. Nashville. Term 30.00 50; YV ‘ Clear. North Platte, Neb. 29.82 60i SE ' Cloudy. Omaha, Neb. j 30.00 54 Calm ]... .!Clear.* Pittsburg, Pa 29.85 52 ! NE .08 Lt. rain. San Antonio. Tex.. J ) Shreveport, La ,29.99 61; E ......iClear. Springfield. 11l 30.02 54; N (.’Tear. Nt. Louis, Mo .30.00 58. .BW Clear. Stockton. Tex 29.92 61, S Clear. St. Paid, Minn 29.95 54 SW Clear. Vicksburg. Miss 30.11 55! E ‘Clear. Yankton. D. T j 29.94 531 S Clear. New Orleans, La... (30.09: 63 YV ...Clear. Luh Aniintoy, Col 29.78 450: S j Cloudy. Port. Smith. Ark 30.02 60." Calm Cloudy. Salt Lake City, U. T. 30.01 41 1 NYV j iLt. ruin. El Pa so, Tex 29.94 69j YV J {Clear.

Base Bali Yesterday. AT EVANSVILLE. Evansville 2 2 1 O O 5 0 O o—lo Terre Haute ...O 0 1)00000 2—2 AT WASHINGTON Cleveland 2 0 0 0 0 I—9 Washington 0 0 13 0 I—s National 0 0 1 0 0 3 2 0 I—7 Boston... 0 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 o—6 AT ST. LOUIS. St. Louis Union 2 4 0 2 0 3 0 0 o—ll Altoona Union O 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0— 2 Letter-Carrier Superintendent Dismissed. St. Louis, April 24. —Henry C. Wright, who lias been superintendent of letter carriers in this city for a number of years past, was dismissed from tho service this evening by Postmaster Wells. This action of the postmaster seems to have been based upon some informal testimony given by several letter carriers at the recent unofficial investigation of Mr. Wright. The latter gentleman left for Washington tonight to lay tho matter before the department. Ingenious Upholstery. The common wooden packing case for upright pianos is made into a cabinet for hanging pictures and china. Against tho short slanting lid a row of miniatures, or long, narrow photographs, framed in a “series frame,” or delicate chinn, is hung against a velvet background. The top holds jars, work-baskets, etc., and the long front is draped with any material that may bo chosen to form tho frame for a looking-glass, which is hung upon it, a low-down looking-glass being a convenient arrangement in either bedroom or parlor. Down the sides of Hie frame may be arranged fan-pockets for letters, notices and cards. Home -memories are so short that cards ami invitations and announcements must be kept constantly in sight, or bo forgotten til/, the date is passed. There is nothing like e looking-glass for standing reminders. Public Questions in Koglaud. Chicago News. It is a remarkable fact that in the week ending April sno less than 529 petitions in favor of Sunday closing of public houses were presented to the British Parliament, while only eight were forthcoming in favor of the new franchise bill. Either the temperance question is the leading one in English, politics, or tho mass of the people are absolutely indifferent to the passage of the bill extending the right to vote. Correcting an Error. Atlanta Constitution. A Spanish encyclopaedia makes a funny error. It says that William Washington founded tho republic of the United States and was its first President Our readers do not need to be informed that the allusion is to William Henry W askington. Cross-stitch or Russian embroidery continues to be very fasionable work. It has many advantages! It is easy to work, requirts no artistic skill in shading, and is suitable for a great variety of purposes, such as bed-room sets, towels, table-cloths, curtains, and many other useful and ornamental articles