Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 July 1884 — Page 1

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL.

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WKLtf INDICATIONS. Wednesday. —Partly cloudy weather, occasional rain. Gentlemen who are thinking of treating themselves to something fine and dressy in the way of Clothing about this" time —and especially such as have allowed themselves to contract a persistent prejudice against ready-made apparel—are respectfully invited to look through our stock of Silk-lined and Silksleeved, Satin-lined and Satinsleeved, garments, conforming Strictly to the regnant modes, and made by custom hands. No better garments than those we can show you are obtainable, even if double the prices named by us be paid elsewhere for like qualities “made to order.” Not only are all tastes provided for in our assortment, but all sizes; so that it is an exception when we cannot fit anyone. In Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods, we can always supply the newest and latest articles, and best qualities, (at Wholesale Prices), at the WHEN CLOTHING STORE.

A GREAT OFFER The Weekly Journal for the Campaign at £>s CENTS In order to place the Weekly Indiana State Journal in the home of every Republican in the State, and thus do good campaign service for the Republican party, we have decided to send the paper till after the presidential election for 25 cents. The Weekly Journal is a complete family newspaper. It is specially edited, and much of the matter appearing in it is especially prepared for the wants of the weekly readers. It is a compendium of the NEWS OF THE WORLD from all quarters; it has full and accurate market reports; its editorials are political, social and general; it has the news of the State and of the city. Its literary and miscellaneous features are of the best. The Weekly Journal is a newspaper that should be in every family in Indiana, and at the price named for it there is no reason why it should not be, at least during the exciting and important campaign upon which the country has now entered. Political committees cannot do better than to see that copies of The Weekly Journal are placed in the hands of those persons in their counties who are not now readers of some sound Republican paper. The tariff question is the one issue which is likely to be most prominently discussed, and to this the Journal pays especial attention, advocating the maintenance of the principle of protection to American industry in whatever revision of the tariff laws may be made necessary in the future developments of business and labor. In this question the farming community is deeply interested, and the discussions of the Journal will be largely directed to the agricultural aspects of the question. The Weekly Journal is the only paper in Indiana that publishes regularly Ten Pages, and this Uill be continued throughout the campaign, despite the low price. Send in names at once, either singly or in clubs, and thus get the full term for the money. JNO. C. NEW & SON, Indianapolis.

THE DEATH PENALTY IN THE WEST. Seven Horse-Thieves Captured and Hanged to Trees by Indignant Montana Settlers. Helena, Mt., July 29.— Advices from Lewiston say seven horse-thieves are hanging to trees at the mouth of the Musselshell. Two men, named Downo and Felix, were recognized among the number. The thieves are all supposed to have belonged to the Downe and Felix band, who have had headquarters in that neighborhood. Some twenty of Granville Stuart’s cowboys are out after another band, who have made for the Woody mountains. They go fully prepaved for all emergencies, and if they overtake tho horse-thieves, there will be another necktie party, as the settlers and stockmen arc desperate over the loss of their horses. There have been over one hundred horses recovered within the past week. Two More Hanged. Portland, One., July 29.—A report has reached here that an organized band of thieves has been run down and captured by a party of regulators at Willow Valley, Ore. Seventeen thieves were caught, with a large number of horses in their possession. Two of the ringleaders were hanged and the remainder turned over to the authorities. Important Notice to Soldiers. Washington, July 29.—Claimants under the act of June 3, to provide for the muster and pay of certain officers and enlisted men, and of July 5, to relieve certain soldiers from the charge of desertion, should make application to the Adiu-tant-general for amendment of their records, and, having secured this, the Second Auditor of the Treasury can take cognizance of and act upon claims for pay. The intermediation of the Claim agent is unnecessary.

EVENTS IN THE OLD WORLD. General Gordon Still Closely Besieged in the Stronghold of Khartoum. The City Completely Invested by the Enemy, hut the Garrison Is Well Supplied with Provisions and Ammunition. The Situation at Toulon and Marseilles Said To Be Improving. The Inhabitants of Arles Desert the City and Invade the Neighboring Farms —Cable News of All Kinds. THE WAR ON THE NILE. Gen. Gordon Safe, and Abundantly Supplied with Provisions. Cairo, July 29.—A merchant who left Kassala, June 21 says that before starting be read a letter from Gen. Gordon to the mudir of Kassala, dated June 11. According to this, Gordon is safe, and had an abundance of provisions and ammunition. He was short of money, and was raising funds by issuing bonds. He was hemmed in on all sides by rebels. As soon as the Nile rises his intention is to equip steamers. At Kassala. the merchant says, there were provisions sufficient for five months. The population of Khaddarif, he states, has joined the Mahdi.

THE CHOLERA. Classification of the Victims—The Situation Slowly Improving. London, July 29. —A Marseilles telegram says: A classification of deaths from cholera, according to nationality of the victims, gives the following results: French, 798; Italian, 322; Spanish, 13; Greek, 9; English, 1; Australian, 1; German, 1; Americau, 1. There were nine deaths from cholera in Marseilles last night and thirteen in Toulon. The situation in the infected districts continues to improve. There were seven deaths from cholera at Arles during the past twenty-four hours, and two deaths at Aix since noon. There were twenty-three deaths at Marseilles during the past twenty-four hours. Seventeen eases of cholera have appeared at Pancalieri, Italy. The patients are mostly workingmen from Marseilles and Toulon. Meas urea have been taken to isolate the district. A renewal of cholera is feared at Toulon, owing to the return of fugitives. In the French Chamber of Deputies, to-night, a deputation under the leadership of M. demenceau was appointed by the extreme Left to visit the places afflicted by cholera. It is reported that the people of Arles are fleeing to the farms in the vicinity, where they huddle together in hovels, and sleep as best the can. The sick are entirely neglected. Cases of cholera are secreted from the authorities, and surveillance is observed. Precautions in England. London, July 29.—The Duke of Cambridge, commander-in-chief of the British army, has ordered the barracks throughout England placed in the best sanitary condition. He has also ordered the creation of a system of medical relief, and removal of troops into camps in case cholera appears among the soldiers. FOREIGN MISCELLANY. Earl Granville Objects to the Egyptian Conference Discussing Sanitary Matters. Berlin, July 29.—At the meeting in London, yesterday, of the Egyptian conference, Count Von Munster, German embassador to England, proposed that the conference discuss the question of reform of the Egyytian sanitary system, but Earl Granville, British Foreign Secretary, declined the proposition, other representatives concurring with him in the view that it was a question outside of the sphere of the conference. Other members of the conference, however, would have supported Count Von Munster, had the question been discussed. The latter asked the delegates to note the fact that Earl Granville refused to discuss the subject

Irish League Convention Postponed. Belfast, July 29.—The authorities of the Irish National League have decided to postpone the Nationalist convention called to meet in this city to-day. This action is taken on the understanding that after Parliament is prorogued Mr. Parnell will call a convention in every county in northern Ireland. The central council of the league has passed a resolution expressing regret that Mr. Parnell has so deeply wounded his northern supporters by his attitude toward the Belfast convention. Fed oration of British Colonies. London, July 29.—A meeting in the interests of colonial federation was held here to-day. William E. Forster, M. P., presided. A resolution was presented by H. H. Smith. M. P., and seconded by Lord Roseberry, which read as follows: ■'Resolved, Thatffederation of the colonies is indispensable to avert' disintegration and seaure the permanent unitv of the empire." The resolution was adopted, and the meeting agreed to organize a federation society. Women and Girls Charged with Conspiracy. St. Petersburg, July 29.—A number of women and girls have been arrested for conspiracy agaiust the government. They are connected with the|Marie institution, a school of education for girls of good families. The conspirators met in the rooms and had acqomplices among teachers and older pupils of the school. Bed action of Taxes in Cuba. Havana, July 29. —A cable dispatch from Madrid says the Gazette publishes a statement to the effect that after Aue. 1 the following reductions in export duties will be made: The surtax of 5 per cent will be abolished and the present duties of GO per ceut be reduced, and be payable one-half in bank bills at their nominal value. Precautions Against Rioting. London, July 29.—Great precautions have been taken at Warwick to preserve order during the trial of Daly, Egan and O’Donnell, the suspected dynamiters. Strong barracks have been erected to protect the approaches to the court, and constables armed with revolvers will be placed on guard at all public buildings. Gladstone’s Franchise BUI. London, July 29.—1n the Commons, this afternoon, Mr. Gladstone, in reply to a question of Mr. Labouchere, said the government had no intention of again moving a second reading of the franchise bill, although the Lords had not formally rejected it • The French in Madagascar. Paris, July 29.—The French government has received advices from Tamatave, Madagascar, stating that the reported combat of June 29 was not a defeat of the Wench. The troops were

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ordered to reconnoitre, which they did. returning without having had an engagement. General Minot is waiting reinforcements before advancing upon the Hovas. The Cornwall Scandal. London, July 29. —Two more persons have been arrested at Dublin in connection with the unsavory Cornwall scandal. Many other persous have become frightened at the prospect of arrest and are leaving the country. Illness of President Grevy. Paris, July 29. —President Grevy has been suffering from a fresh attack, similar to the illness he suffered last year. This has caused his friends great anxiety. It is believed the danger is now past. .Brisk Business in Divorce. Paris, July 29.—The new divorce law was gazetted to-day. Three thousand suits for divorce have already been begun, and many noble and prominent families are involved. DISEASED CATTLE AT CHICAGO. An Outbreak of Texas Fever—Five Hundred Head of Cattle Ordered Killed.

Chicago, July 29.—The arrival of a number of sick cattle having been reported at the Union Stockyards, this city, an examination was made by a number of veterinarians this morning, who are not yet ready to submit an official report, The fact is, however, that they have agreed that the disorder is Texas fever, superinduced by drinking water strongly impregnated with alkali. The cattle have been securely quarantined and isolated. Those in the lot that are unaffected are to be slaughtered, subject to the inspection of the health department. Those that are unable to recover are being shot, and those that are doubtful of recovery will be held in quarantine for further developments. Another train, consisting of twelve cars, containing 240 head of cattle, arrived this morning. They were branded the same as the herd which was found to be diseased yesterday, and are from southwestern Kansas. Fifteen were found dead in the cars, fifty-five had been thrown out dead on the way, and a great many others were sick and had been tramped on. Dr. Paaren, the State veterinarian, and Dr. DeWolfe, city health commissioner, declare the trouble to bo bloody murrain. The entire herd, including those of yesterday, was ordered killed, making about 500 head in all. The officials declare the cattle were evidently diseased before shipment, and from all that can be learned the entire herd was in the Kansas City stockyards thirty days before shipment to this city. In view of the fact that the cattle were thoroughly quarantened before killing, it is not believed the trouble, whether it is Texas fever or bloody murrain, will extend any further. Dr. N. H. Paaren, State veterinarian, has not yet made his official report, but asserts to-night that his investigations have developed the fact that these cattle are afflicted with splenic, or Texas fever. Health Commissioner DeWolf, of this city, concurs in this opinion, and exhibits in his office the spleens and kidneys of some of these animals which died, and they are found to exhibit strongly-marked signs of fever. On the other hand, many stockmen and some persons familiar with Texas fever do not believe it is that disease. They assert that in all cases of Texas fever the animal excreta are very hard, and that the same is, in a measure, true of sickness from drinking alkali water, and that the deaths in this instance could not have resulted from either of these, as the excreta are entirely natural. They profess to believe the deaths were caused by congestion of the bowels, induced by drinking too much water, after long thirsting and being overheated. These cattle belong to Frazier & Oberly, of Kansas City, and were brought from their ranch in the'lndian Territory. The entire number received was 660, of which 190 arrived this morning. Os this number 162 have died, or been killed to relieve them of agony. Nine were killed by the veterinarian today, and he said all showed signs of Texas fever. The living members of the herd are quarantined, and the pens in which they are confined will not again be used for cattle, but, when emptied, will be scrubbed, refloored, and used for hogs. The health department has charge of the entire drove, and the health commissioner undertakes to say that the meat of none of these animals will be allowed to go into market while there is the least danger. He has given permission to the firm to which the held is consigned to sell non infected members of the herd, subject to inspection by the department after slaughtered. A small number were sold and slaughtered to day, but, as a matter of precaution, were not permitted to be put on the market. It is said here that twenty-five head of these cattle were sold at Kansas City. . A dispatch from Roodhouse, IIL, states that sixteen car-loads of cattle from the Indian Territory arrived at the Chicago & Alton stockyards at that place on Sunday night. Nineteen head died on the road after leaving Kansas City, and it is believed the whole lot is infected with the Texas fever. All that could stand up, twelve car-loads, were forwarded to Chicago. The remainder, seventy-two in number, were dead on Monday morning. Andy Jacobs, of Kansas City, in charge of the cattle, denied that they had Texas fever, and said they were poisoned by eating loco weeds on the trail, but L. C. Tiffany, veterinary surgeon from Jacksonville, pronounces the disease Texas fever. The stock yards at Roodhouse were disinfected with lime, and cattle for Chicago by this route were unloaded at Jacksonville last night, instead of at Roodhouse. The matter has caused great excitement among cattle and railroad men. A Kansas City dispatch says: After a careful investigation, the Live Stock Indicator makes the following statement: “There has not been, and is not, any Texas fever among cattle at this point or in this neighborhood. The cattle shipped from here in which so-called Texas-fever has developed, passed through the yards, but while here did not exhibit any symptoms of the disease. It was contracted by contact with through Texas cattle in the Indian Territory." Telegrams report that the disease has also appeared at Brady’s Island and Hiawatha, Kan. At Manhattan, Kan., fifteen head of cattle have died from the disease.

Excitement in Secret Insurance Societies. St. Louis, July 29. —Considerable excitement has existed in one or more secret societies here for the past day or two over the death of Mrs. Mary A. Mudd, which occurred eight days ago, and an effort has been made to have the coroner exhume the body and hold a post-mortem. It is alleged that the lady belonged to several societies, and that her life was insured in them for $2,000 for the benefit of her children. Dr. Whitmore, in whose family she lived, says that the circumstances attending her death were very singular, leading to the suspicion that she had been poisoned. The coroner this afternoon declined to take action in the case, it being shown that the lady was attended by two regular physicians and that her death from cholera morbus was certified to in proper form. The affair created something of a breeze, but whether further action will be taken by the members of the secret sooieties is not known. A Shocking Case of Murder. Pittsburg, July 29.—Annie Steppich, who was shot by William Donaldsou, her betrothed, on Thursday last, died this morning. Since the shooting she has made two statements under oath, in which she expressed the belief that the shooting was intentional. The pair had frequent quarrels, and at one time he chased her with a knife. He also admitted that he had a revolver with which he intended to shoot her. The testimony in court showed that the victim was soon to become a mother, and that the shot had caused the death of both mother and child. A Coming Great Celebration. St. Louis, July 29. —At a meeting of the international convention of exposition and fair representatives, held here last month, the question of bolding a world’s fair in commemoration of the discovery of America, and to celebrate the four

hundredth anniversary of that event, was discussed, the project approved, and the president of the convention, Julius S. Walsh, of this city, directed to appoint a committee to devise a plan of organization and management, fix time and place, etc. Mr. Walsh has appointed the committee, as follows: Robert P. Tanzy, of St Louis, chairman; Morris K. Locke and*David E. Beatty, Jerseyville, 111.; Col. A. S. Johnson, Topeka; H. R. W. Hartang, St Joseph, Mo.: H. J. Hill, Toronto, Canada. Daniel B. Gillham, Alton, 111.; Edward Haren, Kansas City; Robt Mitchell, Princeton, Ind., and L. M. ltumsey, Chas. Green, and Samuel M. Kennard, St. Louis. TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. Rudd Bros., of New York, assigned yesterday. Preferences $21,969. The Secretary of the Treasury has decided that carbolic acid is free from duty under the new tariff. Theodore Dempster, of Louisville, Ky., fell from the roof of a three-story building, yesterday afternoon, and was instantly killed. The Comptroller of the Currency has declared a second dividend of 20 per cent in favor of creditors of the First National Bank of Monmouth, Ills. Information has been received at Collingwood, Ontario, to the effect, that a surveying party, consisting of W. O. Johnston, John Eastwood, R. J. Eardon and F. Bleakley were drowned in Spanish river. The mail steamer Plover, from the Straits of Belle Isle, and recent dispatches, report a furious northeaster, beginning July 9. and lasting ten days. Several fishing craft were sunk and lost, but only two persons are known to have been drowned. The frigate Tallapoosa, with Secretary Chandler, lias arrived at Bar Harbor, Me. The Secretary and Mrs. Chandler and I)r. Lambeth leave in a jday or two to meet the Greely relief expedition at Portsmouth, unless the latter puts in at Bar Harbor. R. W. Mcßoth, proprietor of a grocery at Beebe, and a canning establishment at Jndsonia, Ark., left secretly, on Monday night, after selling out his business at both places, and took the proceeds with him. He owes about $6,000, chiefly in Little Rock. „ On Monday afternoon, a cyclone from the southwest visited the neighborhood of Hickory Grove, Norfolk county, Virginia, destroying everything in its path, which was two hundred yards in width. Several persons were badly injured, but no lives are reported lost. Large trees were carried away, houses and barns destroyed and cattle killed.

Crops in lowa. Fairfield, la.. July 29.—The official report of the secretary of the lowa State Agricultural Society, embracing the condition of crops from June 15 to July 29, inclusive, shows the condition of corn to be 117 per cent., an increase of 5 per cent over the former report; broom corn. 90 per cent; winter wheat, 95 per cent; spring wheat. 99 per cent A few spring wheat districts report some damage by chinch bugs, but the crop is too far along to create alarm from their ravages. Winter barley, 98 per cent; spring barley, 104 per cent; winter rye, 98 per cent; spring rye. 93 per cent.; oats. 99 per cent, a decrease of 4 per cent from the former report. The crop is badly lodged in some localities from wind and rain. Wind and hail storms are reported from fortyone counties as doing damage to crops in some places. With favorable weather the corn crop will recover. Assignment by the Itanium Wire Works. Detroit, Mich., July 29,—The Barnum Wire Works, one of the most extensive plants in the ornamental iron-ware works business in the country, has made an assignment,. This action Was precipitated by some of the stockholders, who became frightened and levied attachments on the property to secure advances made by them. No statement has yet been made public. Five hundred employes are idle. A rough estimate by the business manager shows that the liabilities of all kinds amount to $308,000, with assets consisting of the immense manufactory of the company. The stock of goods on hand amounts to $460,000. Every effort is being made to adjust existing difficulties, and it is hoped that in a few days the concern will be able to resume work in full. Prize-Fight at Boston. Boston, July 29. —A fight with small gloves for $250 a side, took place, in a club-room in the South End, this afternoon, between Ned Craig, of Springfield, and Pete McCoy, of Boston. Four rounds werefought,Craig being severely wounded. It was a one-sided fight throughout, Cram's blows having but slight effect upon McCoy, while the latter’s were delivered with telling effect In the middle of the last round, Craig lowered his hands and said he had enough. The fight was awarded McCoy. John L. Sullivan seconded McCoy, while Cfraig was looked after by Ned Me Avery. Soldiers’ Reunion at Dayton. Dayton, 0., July 29.—The crowd at the soldiers’ reunion largely exceeds that at the great Columbus reunion last year, and will vastly exceed it in numbers before the closing. There were no exercises to-day, but Music Hall was filled to-night with veterans, who were welcomed by Mayor Betteon. Gen. R. P. Kennedy, of Bellefontaine, delivered the response for the Grand Army. He was followed by brief speeches from distinguished ex-soldiers, including ExPresident Hayes and General Rosecrans. The reception of the ex-President was exceptionally enthusiastic, and his brief speech was very eloquent

DeWolf St Swan’s Mysterious Customer. New York, July 29. —The mysterious customer Os DeWolf & Swan proves to be W. E. Scoville, an employe of Lord, Day & Lord, attorneys. Scoville is accused of taking from his employers’ safe securities belonging to Henry Day. These securities are understood to have been deposited as margin with DeWolf & Swan. The amount abstracted is unknown. The loss, which falls on Day personally, will only be a few thousands, as the transfers were forged. Detectives are after Scoville. Photographers in Convention. Cincinnati, July 29. —The photographers of the United States opened their fifth national convention in Springer’s Music Hall to-day. About 1,000 delegates are present, representing almost every State in the Union. The proceedings to-day were merely routine. W. H. Kent, of Rochester, N. Y., is president of the organization. He savs the convention will be open to all visitors, and will be somewhat in the nature of an exposition. The sessions will last four days. . The Army of the Tennessee. St. Paul, Minn., July 29—General Sherman is in St. Paul conferring with the local committee relative to the reunion of the Society of the Amy of the Tennessee, Aug. 13. All arrangements have been perfected and the reunion will take place on the banks of Lake Minnetonka, at the new Hotel Lafayette. Ladies will be admitted to the banquet. Those intending to attend should promptly notify Gen. J. B. Sanborn, chairman of the executive committee. German Musical Festival. Reading, Pa, July 29.—The grand ssengerfest of the German singing societies of Pennsylvania and neighboring States commenced here to day. Mayor Rowe delivered the address of welcome. The festival will last three days. Among the societies participating are the Baltimore Liederkranz, the New York Sssngerbund; the Wilmington Sssngerbund, the Brooklyn Liederkranz, and a great number of Pennsylvania singers. The Visible Supply of Grain. Chicago, July 29. —Grain in store July 28: wheat, 2,423,005 .bushels; corn, 972,000; oats, 300,000; rye, 43,000; barley, 31,000; total, 3,791,000 bushels against 8,485,000 at the same date one year ago. The visible supply of grain July 26 was: wheat, 12,351,000; corn, 4151.000; oats, 2,214,000; rye, 216,000; barley, 261,000. Wheat shows a decrease of 7,400,000 bushels, as compared witfc the same date a year ago.

NOTIFYING GOV. CLEVELAND. ——f. Col. Vilas and the Notiti committee Call at the Exec/ J 5 jision, $ And with Much Ce Inform Gov. Cleveland of His/ & Jon as Candidate for tu. v sidency. Text of the Speeches Made by Col. Vilas and the Democratic Leader. Meeting of the Democratic National Committee —List of the New Executive Com-mittee-Other Folitical News. OFFICIALLY NOTIFIED. Ceremonies Incident to Informing Gov. Cleveland of His Nomination. Albany, N. Y., July 29.—The rain, which had ceased at noontime, set in again about 2 o’clock. Despite the weather, Pearl street and Broadway were lined with people standing under the shelter of umbrellas. About the headquarters of the Phalanx, on State street, the crowd was greatest. A little before 3 o’clock the Phalanx formed on the street, 120 strong. They were attired in dark suits, with high white hats, and carried canes. Preceded by the Albany City Band, they marched through State street to Broadway, and to the Delavan House, where the throng was so great that the streets and sidewalks were almost impassable at this point. Carriages to the number of forty were provided for the distinguished gentlemen composing the committee. At about 3:30, headed by the band, the Phalanx marched up Broadway, followed by the committee in carriages. The procession turned up Clinton avenue and into North Pearl street to Hudson avenue, Madison avenue to Eagle street, to the Governor’s residence, which was reached about 4 o’clock. An immense concourse of people assembled about the executive mansion, and police wore stationed to prevent injurious trespass upon the grounds surrounding the residence. The guests were prompt in arriving, and when the members of the two committees were provided for there was very little extra space. The ceremony- took place in the large, handsome main parlor of the mansion. The only attempt at adornment was seen in the high banks of flowers which rested on the mantels of the parlor and library. The ceremony was brief but exceedingly impressive. The arrival of the committees in a body was the signal for a concentration in the main par lor. There the committee of notfieation took position in the south end of the room, and the members of the national committee in the north. A space was reserved in the center, and as soon as the preparations were completed the Governor entered through the main hallway, standing with his hack to the flower-banked mantel. The ladies of the party stood near the Governor, at his left His appearance at the doorway was the signal for a hearty and spontaneous burst of hand-clapping, which continued for several minutes.

ADDRESS OF COLONEL VILAS. As soon as this had subsided, Colonel W. P. Vilas, chairman of the lato Democratic national convention, and of the notification committee, stepped slightly forward, and, addressing the Governor in a clear, resonant tone, and with marked enthusiasm, said: Grover Cleveland, Governor of the State of New York: These gentlemen, my associates here present., whose voice I am honored with authority to utter, are a committee appointed by the national Democratic convention, which recently assembled in Chicago, and charged with the grateful duty of acquainting you officially, and in that solemn and ceremonious manner which the dignity and importance of the communication demand, with the interesting result of the deliberations already known to yon through the ordinary channels of news. Sir, that august body, convened by direct delegation from the Democratic people of the several States and Territories of the Republic, and deliberating under the witness of the greatest assembly of freemen ever gathered to such a conference, in forethought of the election which the Constitution imposes upon them to make during the current vear, have nominated you to the people of these United States to be their President for the next ensuing term of that great office, and, with grave consideration of its exalted responsibilities, have confidently invoked their suffrages to invest you with its functions. Through this committee the convention's high requirement is delivered, that you accept that candidacy. The choice carries with it profound personal respect and admiration, but it has been in no manner the fruit of those sentiments. The national Democracy seek a President not in compliment for what the man is, or as reward for what he has done, but in a just expectation of what he will accomplish as the true servant of a free people, fit for their lofty trust, always of momentous consequence. They conceive the public exigency to be now of trauscendant importance; that a laborious reform in administration, as well as legislation, is imperatively necessary to the prosperity and honor of the Republic, and a competent chief magistrate must be of unusual temper and power. They have observed with attention your execution of the public trusts you have held, especially of that with which you are now so honorably invested. * They place their ralianpe for the usefulness of the services they expect to exact for the benefit of the Nation upon the evidence, derived from the services you have petformed for the State of New York. They invite the electors to such proof of character and competence as to testify their confidence that in the Nation, as heretofore in the State, the public business will be administered with commensurate intelligence and ability, with single-hearted honesty and fidelity, and with a resolute and daring fearlessness which no faction, no combination or power of wealth, no mistaken clamor, can dismay or qualify. In the spirit of the wisdom, and invoking the benediction of the Divine Creator of men, we challenge from the sovereignity of this nation his words in commendation and ratification of our choice: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things; I will make thee ruler over many things." In further fulfillment of our duty, the secretary will now present the written communication, signed by the committee. Colonel Vilas was several times interrupted byapplause. At the close of his remarks Nicholas M. Prince, of Missouri, secretary of the committee, read the following formal address, prepared hy the committee: New York City, July 28, 1884. To the Hon. Grover Cleveland, of New York. Sir—ln accordance with a custom befitting the nature of the communication, the undersigned, representing the several States and Territories of the Union, were appointed a committee hy the national Democratic convention, which assembled at Chicago on the Bth day of the current month, to perform the pleasant office, which by this means we have the honor to execute, of informing you of your nomination as the candidate of the Democratic party in the ensuing election for the office of President of the United States. A declaration of the principles upon which the Democracy go before the people, with a hope of establishing and maintaining them in the government, was made by the convention, and an enSossed copy thereof is submitted, in connection with is communication, for yonr consideration. We trust the approval of your judgment will follow an examination of this expression of opinion and policy, and upon the political controversy now made up we invite your acceptance of the exalted leadership to which you have been chosen. The election of a President is an event of the utmost importance to the people of America. Prosperity, growth, happiness, peace, and liberty even, may depend upon its wise ordering. Your unanimous nomination is proof that the Democracy believe

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your election will most contribute to secure these great objects. We assure you that in the anxious responsibilities you must assume as a candidate, you will have the steadfast, cordial support of the friends of the cause you will represent, and in the execution of the duties of the high office which we confidently expect, from the wisdom of the Nation, to be conferred upon you, you may securely rely for approving aid upon the patriotism, honor and intelligencn of this people. We have the honor to be, with great respect, W. F. Vilas of Wiscousin, President; Nicholas M. Bull, of Missouri, Secretary. [The address is also signed by all the other members of the notification committee. ] GOVERNOR CLEVELAND'S RESPONSE. Governor Cleveland, who had stood, meanwhile, as an intent listener, replied as follows: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Committee: Your formal announcement does not convey to me the first information of the result of the convention latelv held by the Democrats of the Nation, and yet when, as I listen to your message. I see about me representatives from all parts of the land of the great party, which, claiming to be the party of the people, asks them to intrust to it the administration of the government, and when I consider, under the influence of the stern reality which the present surroundings create, that I have been chosen to represent the plans, furposes and policy of the Democratic irty am profoundly, impressed by the solemnity of the occasion and by the responsibility of my position. Though I gratefully appreciate it, Ido not, at this moment, congratulate myself on the distinguished honor which has been conferred upon me, because ray mind is full of anxious desire to perform well the part that has been assigned to me. Nor do I forget that the rights and interests of more than fifty millions of mr fellow-cit-zens are involved in our efforts to gain "Democratic supremacy. This reflection presents to my mind the consideration which, more than all others, _ gives to the action of my party, in convention assembled, its most serious aspect. The party and its representatives which ask to be intrusted, at the hands of the people, with the keeping of all that concerns their welfare and their safety, should only ask it with a full appreciation of the sae.vedness of the trust, and with a iirin resolve to administer it well. I am a Democrat because I believe this truth lies at the foundation of true Democracy. I have kept the faith because I believe, if rightly and fairly administered and applied, Democratic doctrines and measures will insure the happiness, contentment, and prosperity of the people. If, in the contest upon which we enter, we steadfastly hold to the underlying principles of our party creed, and at alt times keep in view the people’s good, we shall be strong, because we are true to ourselves, and because the plain and independent voters of the land will seek by their suffrages to compass their release from party tyranny where there Bhould be submission to the popular will, and their protection from party corruption where there should be devotion to the people’s interests. These thoughts lend a consecration to our cause, and we go forth not merely to gain a partisan advantage, but pledged to give those who trust us the utmost benefits of an honest administration of national affairs. No higher purpose or motive can stimulate us to a supreme effort, or urge us to continuous and earnest labor and effective party organization. Let us not fail in this, and we may confidently hope to reap the full reward of patriotic services well performed. I have thus called to mind some simple truths, and, trite though they are, it seems to me we do well to dwell upon them at this time. I shall soon, I hope, signify m the tisual formal manner my acceptance of the nomination which has been tendered to me. In the meantime, I gladly greet you all as co-workers in a noble cause. The Governor spoke extemporaneously, and not without evidence of deep earnestness and feeling. He seemed to realize the weight of responsibility which rested on his shoulders as the standard-bearer of the party. The address was not only a model one in thought, but was delivered with rare grace and effect. The congratulations that were showered on him by the many distinguished leaders of the party at the close of the ceremonies were sincere and’ hearty. After some time spent in social interchanges, the doors of the dining-room were swung open, and refreshments partaken of.

WHO WERE PRESENT. Those present besides the members of the national and notification committees, nearly all of whom were in attendance, were the following: Ex-Speaker Samuel J. Randall, of Pennsylvania: Congressman Perry Belmont; Judge Abbott, of Boston; E. F. Pillsbury, of Boston; Wilson S. Bissell, of Buffalo, Governor Cleveland's former law partner; Congressman William Dorsheimer, of New York; Lester B. Faulkner, of Livingston; Hon. Patrick A. Collins, of Boston; Judge G. W. Cochran, of Chicago; Hon. John E. Deblin, of New York; G. H. Parker, of Iowa; James Keenan, of Troy, Col. M. C. Murphy, of New York; ex-Mayor Edward Murphy, of Troy; Congressman Edward Weraple, cf Montgomery; J. Russell Parsons, of Rensselaer; Emmet Blair, of Fulton; D. G. Hackney, of Missouri; George Donahue, of Boston; Beardsley Van Alstyne, John Finoutand Henry Edwards, of Conajoharie; John E. Ashe, Tribes Hill, and the following Albanians: Mayor A. Bleeker Banks, Sam’l Hand, Simon W. Rosendale. Judge Rufus W. Peckham, Dr. S. B. Ward, Judge Wm. L. Learned, Dan’l L. Lamont, ex-Senator Abraham Lansing, Edward J. Meegan, Adjutant-general Farnsworth, Judge Amasa J. Parker, Amasa J. Parker, jr., Congressman Van Alstyne, Gen. Charles Tracy, Col. W. R, Cassiday, Senator John Boyd, Edgar R. Angar, James D. Wasson. The ladies present were: The Governor’s sisters, Mrs. W. E. Hoyt and Miss R. E. Cleveland; the Misses Mary and Carrie Hastings, daughters of the Governor's sister, who is a missionary at Ceylon, where they were born, being now in this country to be educated; Mrs. Farnsworth, Mrs. Lamont, wife of the Governor’s private secretary, Col. Daniel S. Lamont; Mrs. Folsom and Miss Folsom, of Buffalo, the wife and daughter of Governor Cleveland’s former law partner. A formal reception was held at the Fort Orange Club, on Washington avenue, late in the afternoon.

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTER. Meeting at Albany—List of the New Executive Committee. Albany, July 29. —Tho national Democratic committee mot at the Delavan House and was called to order by Secretary Prince, in the absence of Chairman Barnum. On motion of Mr. Miller, of Nebraska, Hon. Jno. S. Barbour, of Virginia* ; was chosen chairman pro tern. The roll was called and all the States were represented except Connecticut, Maryland, Kentucky, Michigan, Nevada, Dakota, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. The proceedings of the meeting of July 24 were approved. Mr. Dawson, of South Carolina, on behalf of the committee on organization, made a report, which was adopted; but the committee decided ‘ not to publish it at present, the matter being left in abeyance with the chairman aud secretary, who are to decide-what portions, if any, shall be given the newspapers. On motion of Mr. Smalley, of Vermont, Charles J. Canda, of New York, was re-elected treasurer. On motion of Mr. Dawson, of South Carolina, Edward B. Dickinson, of New York, was reappointed stenographer. Mr. Thompson, of New York, on behalf of the committee on headquarters, reported progress and asked permission to make a final report to the executive committee when it meets in New York. The following were announced as the executive committee: William H. Barnum, of Connecticut, ex officio; A P. Gorman, of Maryland; M. W. Ransom, of North Carolina; B. F. Jonas, of Louisiana; Hubort O. Thompson, of New York; Wm. A. Wallace, of Pennsylvania; John S. Barbour, of Virginia; Wm. F. Vilas, of Wisconsin;- Austin H. Brown, of Indiana; M. M. Hamm, of Iowa; H. D. McHenry, of Kentucky; J. P. H. Kelley, of Minnesota; Bradley B. Smalley, of Vermont; J. A. W. Sulloway, of New Hampshire; F. W. Dawson, of South Carolina; W. W. Armstrong, of Ohio; Miles Ross, of New Jersey: S. Corning Judd, of Illinois; J. B. Barnaby, of Rhode Island, John G. Prather, of Missouri. The committee adjourned to meet at the Delavan House at 3 o’clock, when it accompanied the notification committee to the executive chamber. During the meeting an effort was made to have the report of the committee on Mganiza-