Rensselaer Republican, Volume 12, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 July 1880 — TELEGRAPHIC. [ARTICLE]

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Richmond, 7.—The re-adjus-ter* held their state convention here today. After the appointment of the usual committee*, the chairman ot the committee on reseau tions reported the platform and resolutions. The resolution* are confined mainly to local issues. The sixth resolution asserts that when the state is looking to the maintenance ot principle* and Che accomplish meet of local object* set forth a* sups tor to all other considerations, there are reason* both of duty and policy, why the re-adju*tera, organuation should control the voice of the Mate in national affairs, sad that it is important to the successful issue oi the contest of 1861, for the supremacy in this commonwealth, thatlhi* convention nominate a full ticket ot ah*ctors, and that the party in the several district* should nominate candidates for congress, and believing that the object* hitherto declared, and the interests of all the people of Virginia are to be best subserved by the election of Hancock and English for the presidency and vice-presidency, therefore, ft fa further declared that the electoral ticket nominated by this convention is instructed in behalf of those candidates, and that they are cordially commended to the earnest support of the readjuster** organization in Virginia. . 7th. That the federal government should be administered in exact conform-

ity with the constitution, as it is; that it I* the duty of all to accept, in good faith, the result* ot the war, and that the aim of statesmanship should be to establish peace ana good will between all section* of ou common country, and all classes of peo pie, that the duties and privileges, the burdens and benefits, of the government should be equally distributed; that the tariff and revenue systems of the government should be reformed; that the federal taxon tobacco is an unjust discrimination against the land and labor employed in agriculture, and ought to be repealed. The platform wa* unanimously adopted. Detroit, July 7.—The first of the tour days’ meeting of the Detroit Jockey Club took place this afternoon at the Hamtramck course. The weather was fine, and the attendance large. About seventy horses are present in the stables, this afternoon. At the first race, mile. dash, purse $250, SSO to second, for all ages, 8 horses were entered. After some trouble all got off and kept close together, except that Duplicate was in the rear at the turn. Knight Templar drew to the front and came in first, with Big Medicine second, and Louise Gwynne third. Time, I;l4££. This is the fastest time ever made for a % mile record, the fastest previous to this being by First Chance, at Philadelphia, on October 17lh, 1876. . . ;

The second race was the Michigan Derby stakes, for three yegr olds, dash miles. There were fourteen entries, but only four started. Bancroft seemed to be the favorite at three to one. Beeswing sold at Bto 2, and J. H Haverly at sto 2. The four started well. Bancroft and Mary Anderson kept together, and Haverly and Beeswing a little behind. At the end of the full mile Bancroft iscreaacd his stride, and Mary Anderson dropped behind. There was a hot time down the homestretch, but Bancroft won by a good neck, Haverly second and Beeswing third. 'lime, The third race, the hurdle mile, over four hurdles, for a pureq of S2OO, SSO to the second, the first heat was won by Harry Bishop in 1:54X- In the second heat Bishop first passed under the wire, but the race was given to Cannon on account of foul riding by Bishop. Time, 1:50.

Paris, July 7-—The committee of the Franco-American Union gave a bonquet to-night to celebrate the official nolincalion to tho United States of the assured completion of the monument commemorative ot the United States, which will be inaugurated in 1883. Henri Martin, the historian,and twenty others of the nobility of France were present, including M. Bartoldi, the architect of the monument, and a large number of journalistsM. La Baulayc, president of the committee, proposed various toasts. He gave an account of the work of tho committee. He stated that Franco had provided the statue and the artist, white America would supply the pedestal. In tuture ages the statue of liberty would stand forth as the monument of a great epoch, and a souvenir of friendship between the two great republics. He concluded with a toast, “Eternal friendship Between France and America.” Minister Noyes delivered an eloquent address, which was frequently applauded. He warmly thanked the committee for initiating the work. The monument would be a testimony of the friendship and glory, and' a living emblem ot the appreciation of America for France, who aided the United States in gaining her independence. Consul-General Walker proposed the health of President Grevy. M. Bazeanan offered a toast, “The American press.” M. Oscar de Lafayette gave a toast in honor of President Hayes. Minister Noyes and Count D. E. Lesseps recalled the memory of the Frenchmen who shed their blood in the cause of American independence. Mr. Lepore, ex-minister of justice, in his own name and the names of his former colleagues in the government, saluted the great American nation. London, July 8. —In the House of Commons, Premier Gladstone said the news of the Russian defeat by the Chinese was not confirmed, and was not believed either by the Chinese or Russian representatives In the event of war breaking or.t, he said the government will avail themselves of Russia's offer to enter into communidhtion respecting British Mr. Norwood, (liberal) asked whether the government, having declined to introduce a bill to remove doubts as to the legality of Bradlaugh’s affirmation/ would, as an act of justice to Braillaugh and his constituents,"undertake his defense in any action brought against him. Mr. Gladstone said, “his constituents know that the return of a member is subject to law, therefore trie government is unable to interfere.” Bradlaugh disclaimed the responsibility for Norwood’s question, and said he had no doubt of the legality of his affirmation Sir Henry Wolf (conservative) asked whether the government had communicated with other powers relative to coercive measures in the event of the refusal of the Porte to accept the recommendation of the Berlin conference. Mr. Gladstone said the government’s policy continues to be to prosecute the faithful fulfillment of the Berlin treaty. As the decision of the conference has hot yet been presented to the Porte, it would be a want of respect and deference to the Porte to presuppose that it will oppose the unanimous advice of Europe. The Timet, in a leading article, this morning, points out that the majority forgot that on the second ruling of the compensatien for disturbance in Ireland bill, it fell a hundred short of the united libeml and Irish strength. The apprehensions exerted by the bill in the minds of the many liberals have not bjen removed by Gladstone’s impassioned and ingenious pleading. The reluctance to accept the bill has not been based solely on the belief that it will be unjust to Irish landlords In its immediate operations, but partly on ths apprehension that it portends the reopening of the Irish land question in all i« length and breadth. A'dispatch from BL Petersburg says that Russia does net intend to separate herself from the other powers, regarding sfepa that may-be necessary to give effect to the decisions ot the Berlin conference. CKKUfiO.July B.—The Advance (ConKT’aSk'TS would mDoort GteMnl Hmcook ; Gtenend

editor of the Advance, is interestingas confirmatory of that denial, aadnsalike contradictory of the report that General Grant had cherished a personal animosity and petty spite against Hancock ever since the Meric*" war: “You have probably seen that I denied the canard started by the New York Truth, the very day It was started. I have nothing to say against General Hancock. Hie personal, official and military record is good. The record of the party which has put him in nomination is bad. Your* Truly, U. 8. Grant.” . Detroit, Item, July B.—There was a fair attendance at the races today, and some very pretty exhibition* of speed. The fin* race was a dash of 1U miles, with seven starters. Won by Big Medicine. Time, Florence 8., second, Boswell third. The second race, half mile dash, five starters, was won by Alhambra, lime, Greenland second. Baybee third. The next isce, IM mile dash, four start era, was won by Goldbug, Genevieve secotri, Bonny Ctatie third. Time, 2:15. The last race, 2 mile dash, three starters, was won by May Andeasen, Head tight seccnd, Frank third. Time, Bucruvs, 0., July 8.- It i* reported on good authority, by the knowing ones, that Francis Mannan’s paramour, Busan Schade, with whom he eloped yesterday, is in an interesting condition. He eloped about two years ago with the same woman. A ten year old daughter of John Steiger fell frsm a hay mow, today, sustaining a compound fracture of the right arm, and serieus internal injuries.

Philadelphia, July B.—The National Association of held its annual meeting this efjning. An amendment to theconstitutioiFwaa adopted debarring all clubs which shall issue or accept a challenge for the purpose of holding professional races from taking part In the regattas of the association, and if such club is already a member expelling it from the organization. Nkw Yohx, July B.—Col. Pelton, nephew of ex-Gov. Tilden, died at the Everett house this morning. The remains have been removed from the Everett house to the house of Mr. Tilden. Pelton has been ailing for some days, and Monday wa* taken seriously ill, death resulting from embolis of toe heart at 3 a. m., to-day. The funeral Lakes place Friday, at 15 Gramercy park. The remainr will be conveyed to New Lebanon for interment Ex-Gov. Tilden’s brother Henry and Mr. Pelton’s mother and daughter were present at his death.

Philadklphia, Pa., July 9. —On the third and last day of the annual regatta, the national association races were between the winners of the last two days, to determine the recipients of the prizes. The first race, for Junior single sculls, was won by Whittaker, of Pawtucket, Jackson, of Palisade club, Yonkers, second. Time, The race for the six oared crews was won by the Mutuals of Albany, Institute oi Newark, second. Tims, In the third race for senior sculls. F. E. Holmes of the Pawtucket club was drawn, leaving F. J. Mumlord, Perseverance dub ot New Orleans, Harry Ball, Zephyr of Detroit and Wm. Murray, Elizabeth, of Portsmouth, Va., to start. In this race Mumford was the favorite. Murray obtained slight advantage at the start, but at the end of the first quarter Mumford led, with the others close abreast At the haltmile post Murray pulled out from the western shore sad steered directly for Mumtord’* shell, making a deliberate foul, and was rvled out by the umpire. The race was won by Mumford in 10:15X> Ball being five lengths behind. The four oared race was contested by the Germanfßoss, of Albany, and Leoien and Childs, of New York, and was won easily by the Albany crew in the other crew finishing 20 lengths. There were but two entries for the double sculls, Holmes and Whittaker, representing the Pawtucket*, and Bymey and Handford Topham, the Wab-wah Bums of Saginaw. The Pawtucket* finished in 10 seconds ahead in 9:41J4The exciting race oi the day was for the four-oared shells, in which there were four entries—Wyandotte, of Wyandotte, Mich., Eureka, ot Newark, N. J., Hillsdale, of Hillsdale, Mich., and Crescent, of Philadelphia. The Hillsdale crew were the favorites and got away at the start at a slight advance. At the end of the first quarter-mile the Wyandotte were abreast, but at the halt mile Hillsdale* led by two lengths, which they Increased to four at the finish. The Crescent* secured second place. Nearing the finish the Wyandotte* ran tyto the wharf and crushed their shell, and the Eureka, who were three length* behind, finished third. Time of Hillsdale, 8:53. The seventh anu last race was for the eight-oared shells. There were four entries, but the Crescents, of Philadelphia, withdrew, leaving the Nassau, Resolute and Dauntless, all ot New York, to compete. After a false start the boats got away together, but soon took a position they held through the race and at the finiah, Dauntless first, Resolute second, Nassau third, the winning boat finishing in 8 minutes and 53 seconds.

Philadklpbia, Pa., July o.—At a meeting of the national association this evening, the challenge cups were delivered to the winning crews, and in addition each winning crew was presented with a handsome silk banner and each member of the winning crews received gold badges. Washington, D. C., July 9 At a cabinet meeting to-day there was . some discussion as to the advisability of the exercise of the president’s power to withhold the expenditure of some portions of the money appropriated by the last river and harbor bill, but it was decided that the entire amount of appropriations should be expended as fast as the war department in each particular case may consider desirable. The subject of the Bt. Louis district a*torneyship also came up for discussion, but action upon it was not reached. An urgent appeal was made to the president some few weeks ago and again on the 16th of June, tor the removal of United States Marshal Fitzzimmonds, upon the ground of lukewarmness in supporting the internal revenue officers in their efforts to break up illicit distilling in the state ot Georgia. It was even claimed that the course of this officer proved a positive obstruction to the execution of the laws,and the revenue officers in every other State had succeeded fully enforcing the revenue laws. Georgia alone moonshiners continue defy them, and were mor? or less encouraged by the officers, who should naturally be expected to vigorously enforce laws, but who failed to show any inclination lo do so. In the case of Marshal Fitxzunmonds, although considerable pressure had been brought to bear upon the president for his removal no action has yet been taken and, so far as can be learned, the matter has not yet been brought to the attention ot the cabinet His case differs from that ot District Attorney Forrew in that his commission has not yet expired. His removal during a recess of congress, except or good and sufficient cause, would difrect antagonism to the tenure of office act. Dra»woo», July 9—Capt I. M. West, superintendent and contractor for the Black HUM plaoa mining company, which is building eighteen miles and erecting extensive hydraulic works at Rockervilte, is short about |24,000 in his accounts with his employee, at whom there are nearly 400. West's deficiency is accounted for frou the fact that he lavished money upon fast women, of whom

be has been keeping twuor three, and p r reaaon of hia heretofore good reputation, he introduced them into the beat eoctety baa a highlv respectable family living in Nxw York, July 9.—Wm. McGibbon, broker at No. $0 Broad street, arrested for complicity today with, Jerome and Patchril, in alleged raising of stock certikcatea, valued at $87,000. the property ot Brayton, Ives A Co., was arraigned in the Toombs police court this afternoon. He said he took charge of the certificates at the request of Jerome and Palcbell, had afterwards returned them and adviaeJl that they should be given up to Brayton, Ives & Co. Jerome made affidavit that he gave the certificates to McGibbon, and that the latter retained them, with illegal interest McGibbon was finally held in $5,000 bail for examination. New Yobe, July 9.—Thu* far thirtynine railroad* have reported their traffic for June The account* stands a* follows: 1880, $17,857JM8; 1879, $13,064, 654, an increase of $4,794,359. For the first half of the hear thirty-three roads have reported $480,000 tor June. The Chesapeake and Ohio earnings report an increase of $440,000 for its first six months ot tho year. The Chicago and Alton show a gala of $210,000 for the same period. The traffic ot the Northern Pacific ha* increased $62,000 in June, and the Denver and Rio Grande gains $50,000 for the first week in July. Included in the returns for six months are the earnings of a few important roads like the New York Central, Northwestern, St. Paul, Illinois Central, Central Pacific and Wabash, but otherwise the total* are made up from statements ot comparatively unimportant linos. The figure* of Lake Shore, Erie. Michigan Central, Canada Southern, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, Union Pacific, Pennsylvania and Baltimore & Ohio companies are wanting- If. the earnings of these roads were at hand and added to the total of the thirty-three lines already given, then the traffic for the first half year of 1880 would appear marvellous. Cleveland, 0., July 9.—The state bar association, organized yesterday, closed its session to-day, and adjourned to meet at Columbus, December 28th, and enjoyed a lake excursion. A resolution offered yesterday by Judge Lawrence, to prepare a plan to facilitate the administration of Justice in the state, for presentation to the legislature, was unanimously adopted. Standing committees were appointed* on the admission of juuicial administration and legal reform, legal education, grievances, legal biography and executive membership. Galveston, July t9—A News special from Austin says the jury in the case of the Earns brothers, for the murder of McMillan, returned a verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree, with the penalty of death in the case of William S. Earns, and penitentiary for life for Robert.

New. York, July 9.—The funeral of the late William Tilden Pelton, nephew and secretary of ex Governor Tilden, took place this afternoon Irom Mr. Tilden’s residence, No. 15 Grammercy Park. Among those present were ex-Police Commissioner McLean, Corporation Counsel Whitney, Mayor Cooper, Clarkson N. Potter, Col. John R. Fellows and Andrew H. Green. The pall bearers were General John M. Corse, Alfred J. and Alonzo B. Dickinson, Francis 8. Abell, Smith M. Weed and Edward L. Parris. Cincinnati July 9.—To-day, the last day, there tea fair attendance. 2:29 class— Palmer, 1,1,2,1; Francis Alexander, 5,2, I, 6; Fashion, 7,7,8, 2; Abdallah Boy, 6, 6,8,8; George, 6,9, distanced; John McDougal, 4,8, 5,7; Young Wilkes, 2,8, 7, 4; Gray Cloud, 8, 4,6,5; Don Quixote, 8, 5,4, 8. Time 2 Second race, 2:22 class—Will Cody 1,1, 8,1; Emma B. 2, 8. 2,3; Little Gypsy 3,4, 1,2; Dicks Wright, 4,2, 4, 4. Time, Chicago, July 9.—The Wabash road, which hks been vainly trying to gain entrance to this city for several months, has finally made arrangements to come in over the Panhendie route, and will begin to take and bring freight at once. Railroad men piedict disturbances in the freight pools in consequence, especially in that of the Southwestern Rate association. Bradford, Pa., July 9.—The third and last day of the summer meeting had fine wi ather and track, but a light attendance. The 2HW race was won by Nellie Bly, City Boy second. Parole third. Beat time 2:40. The free-for-all waa won by Tom Keeler, Huntress second, Castleton third. Best time 2:20.

Galveston, July 9.—A News special from Dallas says a man named Heacock died. A post mortem examination showed arsenic. It was learned that Dr. Ball recently purchased a quantity of arsenic at Minola and mailed it to Mrs. Heacock. Dr. Ball and Mrs. Heacock were arrested on a charge of murder. Lancaster, Pa., July 9.—This morning, while Philip Sebum, a leading merchant of this city, and his wife were crossing the Pennsylvania railroad near Salunga, the carriage wa* '■truck by the Niagara express west, and both occupant* killed. ' Goldsboro, N. C , July 9.—The execution of the negro Alex Howard, for the murder of an old man named Babel Autry, July 7th, took place here to-day, and was witnessed by about two thousand people. Howard protested his innocence to the last, and made a very bitter harangue from the scaffold, but the crime was fully proved against him by his step-son, who was an accomplice in the deed.

St. Louis, July 10.—The scheme to settle on the govirnment’s lands in Indian territory is gaining strength daily, and quite a boom in its favor is being started here. N. D. Craddock, a lawyer, and one of the company who came here a few days ago to work up the scheme, has received telegrams from Effingham, Maroa and other places in Illinois, stating that a number of persons will be here Monday ready to go to the territory. Advices arc received from western Kansas that hundreds of families who have suffered from the drouth in that country are on their wav to Oklahoma. A tetter has been received from H. L. Hill, an old scout, who was with Captain Payne last spring, in which he says the party which left Wichita, Kas, last Bunday, arrived safely at their old headquarters, and found corn and vegetables, planted in the spring, in fine condition. Jack Bittie, a scout, from Texas, was found there, and he stated that a thousand men from Texas would be in the territory in ten days. Hill wrote from Arkansas Qity, at which point he telegraphed to numerous parties along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe and Kansas Pacific roads, to push on at onoe. It looks as though the invasion of the territory would be formidable, and that if the military are instructed to eject the intruders there will be a conflict. Trans Hautk, Ind., July 10 —Colonel R. W. Thompson, secretary of the navy, being at his home near this city for a few days’ stay, on his way to the Pacific, and being invited by the republicans to open the campaign, delivered a very able and eloquent speech at Armory hall, this evening, to a large and enthusiastic audience. He was escorted home by a torch-1 i ght procession and brass band. In a speech of two hours he made many strong points, prominent amongst which are the significant decla rati'm that the right of every citizen to vote at the national election would be maintained if necessary by an the power

auestton sad Gen. Hancock** comection leaves for the Pacific coast next Tuesday evening. Pittsburg, Pa., July 10.—Two tramps passing through Stoneville, Westmoreland Qouty Fa. yeetasdEy were wotiffed to be talking excitedly, one remarking, “God damn you. I’ll kill you." Nothing was thought oi thia untU last evening, the body of ore of them waa found tying on the rood, near Scottsdale, with Hood oozing from a gaping wound oa the head. Near by lay a large boulder covered with Hood, while evidences ot a terriHe struggle were plainly visible. Nothing was on the remain* to lead to hi* identity. Officers are now in pursuit, and it is thought they will succeed in capturing him within the next twenty-four hours. WAaraseroK, D. C., July ML-Beae-tary Schurs says orders will be issued immediately to employ all necessary miliItary force to prevent any occupation of Indian Territory by the Payne expedition cr any similar unlawful intrusions. Admiral Ammon and Blanchet, French engineers interested in the Nicaragua inter-oceanic canal, called upon the president today and addressed him upon the subject The president, in reply, stated that he was aware of the conflict which occurred in congress, and of the partiality ahown, owing to the special interest involved, but he looked upon the Nicaraguan route as the most available one. Coinage, which has been resumed at the mints, recently c : osed, to take the annual examination, with the exception of the Philadelphia mint, where some repairs are being made. Detroit, July 10. —The flouring mills of E. O. Groevenor, of Jonesville, were burned this morning. Loss SIB,OOO. The Bullock carriage shops followed with a. loss of $8,000; insured for SI,OOO. W. W. Pratt’s, agricultural empliments, loss sl,000. Smith Bros. & Loomis, of Jackson, two buildings, loss $1,500, and three or four smaller buildings. The total loss aggregates $40,000, with little insurance Oolumbus, 0., July 10.—A man named Lind was found dead by the side of the of the railroad track, near Newark, today, by his son-in-law, Junius More. Lind was on a spree July 6th, and had not been seen until found to-day.

Pittsburg, Pa., July 10.—In the shooting match, this afternoon, between Capt. Bogardus and George Rimmell, of England, for SSOO a side, Bogardus killed w birds out of possible 100; Rimmeli, 90. Washington, D. 0., July 11,1:30 a. m.— For lower lake region, colder, partly cloudy weather, with local rains, variable winds, stationary or lower temperature, and nearly stationary barometer. Nashville, Tenn., July 10.—John B. Morris, chief operator of the Western Union telegraph office, of this city, formerly associated press agent, died at Warm Springs, North Carolina, Thursday night. New Yobe, July 10.—There were twelve prostrations and seven deaths by heat in this city to-day.