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CITY POLITICS.
BELL AND EVERETT CITY AND COUNTY CON

VENTION.
NOMINATION. OF A STRAIGHT OUT TfCKEr-rRoPosI-
TON TO FUSE, ETC.
The delegates to the Bell and Everett City ard County
Convention assembled at adjourned meeting, At
Thorps HOTEL Of Broadway and Eighth street last
evening me Convention called I, order at eight
O'Clock, Cen. Lloyd in the chair The minutes o. tho
last meeting were read when Mr. BoGARprs presented
the following preamble and resolution
Whereas, there has appeared in some Of the public
papers Of this city preamble and resolution purportng
to have been adopted by the Central Committee Of the
union party OF this city, alleging that has been sug
gesed In certain quarters that republican nominees
local offices shall be adopted the nominees of this Con-
yention, and declaring that such adoption would be
frnught with evil 10 our course now be II
Resolved, That this Convention declare such preamble
and resolutions and the publication thereof mpertnent
and insulting this body and are calculated TO uure
the cause in which engaged by It's unjust nsnua
tions and an expression OF want OF confidence in our
deliberations.
Mr. CRANBERRY could not see anything insulting the
resolution referred TO- It was merely an expression
of opinion by the committee which adopted IT,
Mr.. WAGNER said that they had assembled 10 make
minaton and not TO debate resolutions that had ap'
pared in the paper he therefore moved to lay the sub
ject on the table, which was carried.
Mr. BoGARprs then moved that the Convention proceed
Mr. NoYls hoped that there would be no nominations
made.
TT. MCFARLAND said he bad time thought It best
10 pursue that course but he In favor OF either
whole ticket part OF ticket and wanted fol ticket
nominated and q committee Of conference appointed.
Mr.. BoGARDus In favor Of the nomination OF full
ticket for without ticket the party would be without
local organization.
DR.. KIRBY said that be could not that any party
reeded their help unless II the republicans and you
oil say that they would not help them, and he
other 70 pursue but help themselves The union
electoral ticket will receive 900 votes in this city, and
the republicans had never received but % 900 votes In
New York, and would have more
The subject was further debated by Messrs. Brown,
Morton Borlean Austin the latter gentleman thought
the party mu,n stronger In the city than generally sup
posed.
Mr. SMITH thought the only thing for them TO consider
WAS no the nomination OF straight out ticket would
fleet the union electoral ticket THIS Convention should
in his opinion overlook the petty Offices, and consider
what they could do TO aid the electoral ticket.
Mr. BRows believed that both Of the democratic par
ties were willing 10 fuse with this party
The motion was then put and carried.
Mr. WAoSKR then moved that John Leverage be nomi
paicd by reclamation for Supreme Court, which
ried with great enthusiasm.
The Convention then proceeded to ballot for candidates
for Register, with the following result
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Lynch Law in AYk0nsaS.
TERRIBLE AND SUMMARY EXECUTION OF TWO HORSE
THIEVES BY THE PoPULACE.

THIEVES BY THE PoPULACE.
FORT SMITH, Ark, Oct 4, 1850.
This afternoon about three O'Clock, named Martin
Bates county No. hung at this place for horse steal
ing, in the presence Of large Of citizens He
was arrested weeks since, and an effort made to
hang him. during which he jumped away from the rope
and was shot down while In the act Of making his es
cape His wounds were serious and medical treat
admit OF his being removed no was taken TO
the county Jail Al Greenwood, whence he escaped
last night, and TO facilitate his figh, stole
another horse but reaken this morning Van Buren,
and returned to this place, where summary punishment
again determined He led to . with the
fatal moose adjusted round his neck. Seeing hope OF
escape he confessed his guilt manifested contrtion
his past Deeds sought forgiveness at the Throne Mercy
in feeling prayer and earnestly called upon those pre-
sent TO be admonshed by the example before them He
was then swung up and the tragedy concluded.
Scarcely had these proceedings ended when another
prisoner was brought into town charged with the
offence. he examined the street, confessed the
crime Of which he accused and hurried TO the fatal
spot and swung by the side OF his brother in crime
The second victim was a Cnoctaw half breed, named
Shoat.
me bodies win not be taken down till TO morrow The
citizens have become greatly incensed against horse
thieves Of late their offences have been bold and nu
merous and the operation Of the law this frontier Is
known 10 be slow and uncertain.
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IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.

Threatened BombardmsDt or ysrG Cruz
~ the Spanish Fiect-Ths Demonstra-
ton Prevented by the American squad
ron, &C., SC.
INV oEIASs, o:. 8, 1890
The steamer Atlantic, from Brazos, ce.h ut. has ar
rived with 900 In specie She reports the brig Kneo
bound TO Vera Cruz, ashore near tie Belize
The Atlantic brings adv'ces from Mexico confirming the
report Of the final condemnation and conascon OF the
Spanish bark Maria Conception by the Mexican sthortes
The Spanish commodore threatened lombard vera Cruz
for Indemnity, but Capt. jarvis Of the American SQUAD
rom condemned the course Of the spaniards aud the
whole Spanish squadron with he exception OF YES
sci, returned TO Havana.
conducta, with 81 200 GOO for Tampico, had been
seized by Degoado, Who It believed, would the
funds TO support the expedition against the capital
is stated that Dobsdo had effected loan or $500 900
for the purpose The vanguard Of the liberal army
had arrived at Tacuta and other divisions expect
ed 70 be soon before the city.
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PROVIDENCE, Oct. {, 1860.

Providence, Oct. 4, 1860.
k,es.se II ne Electoral Cosrep,ois-G rea. Harmony
<tosdn mn, u Parry Pyeiadices for ae sa,e Of the
gaion- Rhode Island Sre ceaina Linoo,r, &c.
IDe Democratic Electoral Convention which met to-day
PROVED marvel Of harmony political org mutations,
md good work performed towards keeping the little
sAte out Of the naelstrom Of sect, mai fanatcisn
bave before written you tia; Rhode Island by
neans for the republicans she pad been IL
ooed and nat her political character in November
depend very much rpoo the Democratic Con scut.on
whenever tho time came the proceedings OF the Conver
hon 20 dsy al thai the opponents Of sectionasm
you'd desire. There hG been a total abandonment OF
Everything Ike prejudice the part u The democrats
nd The selection OF the ticket put IL nomination proves
hat The democratic party In the state Ia broadly national
consor vative aud firmly devoted o. the Union 1t IT,
Every II the State with two exceptions, we're
erresentsd and the interest In the deliberations the
whore the Convention met crowded 10 It's utmost
pIciiy and the greatest enhus asm prevailed anorg the
Delegates ard tho audience. Everything the Convention
ss cone AZ orc mind nc uaied the mass and Of
Mere was no opportunity for cavil
Tie ticket selected IL particularly strong Every man
Poa i has always been snosn as conservaive.n p,cs
Rnd the - nomination at this time fail 10 command
toe votes wh5h rebuked sectonasm in tho spring and
recied NJ. s7rague governor. Mr. Alexander Duncan
he eminent bsokor; Amsa sprague cousin or the gov
Fnor and partner In the house OF A. w. prague: sam
DEL Rciman has beec Lieutenant Governor the state
and d. Theodore Bcgart Is . wealthy gentems u they
1e a, aud have been, wings Of the old line With such
men The result not doubtful, aud In November Rhode
fiend II be found the bTe&kwater to The stream Of sec
kionGlsm IN New England.
Hon. W. Beach Lawrence, Of Newport has been the
oh priest OF the BrecainriJge party In the State He
talked sson and confusion all aloog but he will prob
bbly from hts labors and lay down the paper
md tho pen: BE was anxious that Governor sprague
mould bead The electoral ticket. but viii undoubtedly
bs sfed with Amasn snce II Ia all In the family Put
|dc-u Rhode Island as good against Lincoln.
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The American Board OF Commissioners OF
Foreign Missions.

Do0iVst oSt " looV
The american Board OF Commiss toner's OF Foreign Mis-
sions met carly this morning. and discussed for
time report from the committee, Judge Jcssup chair
man. which referred the subject Of the late debt
The prevailing sentiment strongly in favor Of going
forward, and the whole audience by rising expressed
their In the Importance Of raising year
not less than $500 900.
The vote Of the Prudential Committee, disseminating
the Cherokee mission, the ground Of that being
Christian nation, was approved.
Fourteen new corporate members were elected, and
Cleveland Ohio chosen for the next place OF meeting
Parting addresses made by Dr. Perkins, the Pre-
sdcnu and The Rev Mr. Stone after which Board adj.
lourned I'll next year.
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Movements or sIr. DoagIas.

CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 1900
The number In attendance at the Douglas meet
ing 10 night very large Delegations were present
from various parts Of the State procession was form
ed at noon, which escorted Mr.. Douglas to the Union
Park, where he spoke for hour and half This even
ing there a torchlght procession. 1t was q grand
affair II marched thr ougn the principal streets 10 Tho
Court House square, where several addresses made
by prominent Douglas Speeches were also made
from the balcony OF the fremont House by General
Dodge, Of Iowa Senator Stewart of Michigan and others
TO large and enthusiastic crowd
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Attitude OF the Union COMMITTEES.

The New York State Executive Committee of the Union
party met Yesterday, and adopted the following resou
TONS
Whereas, a great Union representative meeting was
held IN this city September IL the anniversary OF the
adoption OF the federal constitution, In which OF va
rons Presidential preferences but opposed TO geographi
cal parties and sectional organizations, united and
whereas, in spirit Il compromise and concession GER
tain vacancies had been made by resignation the cleo
tora ticket agreed upon at Syracuse, which have been
oiled by well known Union loving men In the spirit Of
the Union for the sake Of the Union: Therefore, be
Resolved That this Committee give their hearty endorse
Of the electoral ticket agreed upon by the fifteen
gentlemen thus authorized 10 act by that great Union
meeting and that recommend said ticket to the cheer
fu support Of all Bell and Everett Union the State
OF New York. By order.
r. A. TAILMADGE, Chair nan.
G. A. HArsKY, Secretary
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REPUBLICAN JUDICIARY CONVENTION.


The Republican Judiciary Convention rcasse nbled last
evening" pursuan, 10 call Of the Cbalr al SIS Broad
way 70 nominate candidate for Recorder, vice John W
rdmonds resigned. The attendance of delegates was
fa and the outsde PRESSURE a. on the occasion Of the
former meeting Of the Convention exceedingly heavy.
Mr. HnAx BARsrY, the chairman, called the meeting
TO order about half past O'Clock and business
shortly after commenced.
Mr. SHANNON moved hat the Hen. Nr wiley, member
OF The last legislature who was present. be invited to
sea, neyi The Chair. Adopted.
Mr.. WnSy accordingly ascended the platform, briefly
returning thanks for the honor.
Amer considerable discussion 10 vo M formally and
Internally for a candidate for Recorder, finally
srccd that Judge Edmcnds letter Of decnation should
letter therefore read and received with applause By
on motion Of Judge p.Yros me ro Of delegates was
then called for informal vote with the following
John n. whiie..........37 David dudley Field m .
Thos y Van Buren, "a Scattering. ............. 8
blvd Co-les ........lI Total .ro7
The names 81 M,ssrs Cowies ant Field received
with shouts of the meet enthusiastic applafVe.
Mr.. Gowns. evidently much embarrassed, arose and
said iha; any mention Of he name expression OF kind
towards him the Convention couldnot be felt by
him otherwise than az great honor Bot there were
nsure able obstacles 10 his being candi late under the
present Circumstances TIE mere fact Of bis being .
delegate stpF "a adviser 70 the republican Convention,
IVES enough IN Itself " debar his being candidate; aud
he fst that he 10 lend the q his name his
uves might be looked upon with suspicion. Cries Of
I" No, 90, no.N)
Mr. FINN begged that the gentleman who had mcn.
TONED his name, no doubt with The intention OF compli
mcntinE him, would withdraw IL, an he had desire
whatever 10 be considered q candidate
Mr.. Yields request complied with, and motion
was offered that . formal vote be Immediately taken.
Ibis was carried but previous 10 the calling Of the ro
Judge Cowss again took The foor 10 say that he be-
beved none o. bis friends would dsbeeve him when he
asercd that before entering tho Convention the idea OF
bis name being mentioned candidate Recorder
bad never entered into his head In the brief interval
since mention Of his name he had reflected, and whe
thar king bis ricuds for the kind expression towards
himself be felt constrained 70 ay that under NO circum
stances would be allow his name 70 be used.
FORMAL vote followed, win the following result
Ihcs - van bursn oZ
John VI %
James w. Whs.... Observation-Disclosures.
he Charmsn announced that NJ. Van Brren, bsvp,
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Virginia Politics.

RICHMOND, Va Oct. 5. 1880.
The State Central Executive Committee Of toe Douglas
wing Of the democracy convened this city to day and
repudiated the idea Of fusion with The Brock party
The Breckenridge State Executive Committee also CON
vened here today and followed the example Of the Doug
asites by not having any thing to do with fusion There
Is unsurmounable barrier between both wings q mo
democracy and the State bound go for Bell Coore,
Talaferro, State Senator, has declared for Douglas
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Sentences OF slave Trader. at Boston.

BOSTON, Oct. 0, 1850
The officers Of the slave bark Orion sentenced TO-
day, for being engaged in the slave trade, by Judge
sprague In the United States District Court as folio
Thomas Morgan, part owner OF the vessel, and her com
mander at the time Of her capture ncd 90 ooo and
to DO imprisoned for two years in jail Byron j. Cham
bcrlan, first mate, was sentenced TO imprisonment in
jail for two years; william Durham, second mate, i'm
prsonment for twenty one months In jail.
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On motion. A. NJ Bininger, Of the Ninth ward, de
carcd the unanimous nominee Of the Convention for the
Office Of Supervisor
y L. Boeardus, Of the Ninth ward, was nominated on
the third ballot and his nomination declared unanimous
Vim. II. Browne, Of the second ward, was then nomi.
mated for Surrogate.
On motion Of Geo. Halscy, Hon. p. A. ralmadsc vas
declared the unanimous nominee OF the Convention for
the Office OF City Judge
Committee Of Conference TO consult with the several
democratic factions then appointed, whereupon the
Convention adjourned 10 meet At the call of the Chair
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The sloop Marion, Commander Thomas w. Rors AZ.
n, cd below Portsmouth, N. n on Wednesday, amer
long and cry encent cruise on the coast Of Arise re
Marion -ailed from Hampton Roads April I, 1853.
The corvette e. Louis arrived 4 Pensacola On The tot
and was ordered beck 70 Vera Cruz
The Ircquois was At Naples on the sth Of september,
and would remain some time there.
Onoers ordered W the bark Release, o. p~tor -
port on the 10Th October Lieut.. Commanding y =.
ey Llsus. ". Bradford, l. A. kimberly $50 p
skeyyett
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Terrible Steamboat Explosion and Fear
ful Loss OF Life.

WAsHISGToN, Oc, 3, $780,
The New Orleans Picdyne Of the "a inst reports the
explosion Of the steamer Bayou City, running regularly
between Galveston and Houston Lynchburg, with
fearful loss OF life. The total number OF killed and
wounded ID unknown. Those known 10 be killed princi
paly belonged 70 the boat and negroes There
largo list Of passengers Al lar known the explosion
causcd BIZ pcrustaton By sat water on tho boers
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Hxn, n. r., oct. 6, 1890
The state Fair closed Today with the annual address
The weather has been extremely unfayorable most Of
tie week, and this had the effect Of seriously reducing
the number Of vsi,ers The total receipts amount 70
about 80 600 The trotng upon the Emrs track 10 day
quite spirited The Of Flora Temple refused 70
allow or 70 rot for various reasons are assigned
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BrrALo, Oct 5, 1900
Governor Seward arrived from the West 1t Eve o'clock
this afternoon. He received at tho depot in quiet
and escorted 10 the residence Of Hon. G. 9psuId
ing where he honored with serenade by the Vide
Awakes In the evening" to whom be made brief address
He goes TO Auburn to morrow morning.
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Tn. California OVERLAND Mail.

FUKT y ", UCIs 2, IsbU
me overland California mail, with san Francisco dates
o. tho l7h Of september, arrived cre this evening
six O'Clock. The through passengers Frank Ha and
J. o. Talbot The mail came through IN eighteen days
and hours Nothing Of public interest had trauspIrcd
up to tie time OF the leaving Of the mail
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sns o. wISrs-we notice that the choice old wines 0,
the late stephen whitney disposed Of at auction %
Thursday last, by Messrs X n Ludlow Co The CON-
pany vss not large but high prices obtained rar
quhsr 11pc bringing per bottle, tl3 30; James sorion
Dunn, 1is5, $40 Howard, 1909, - rs So Bremen
1896 and 1876, ~ 70 %; Pomona, 1871, % so ~ as
T. 1909 s. and other brands selling equally well
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The Florida state Election.

SAVANNAH Oct 8, 1860
Nassau county gives $50 majority for Milton, (Ereosn-
ridgc) Fernandna and Jacksonville papers estimate
Miton's majority in the State at 200.
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SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

The SIKH District Mozart Hall Congressional Onrven
ton met last evening al the OF Houston and Alien
streets, and unanimously nominated the Hon. John Coch
the candidate of the people Of that district
Congress Mr. Cocbrane accepted the nomination In .
brief ADD appropriate speech. The proceedings
characterized by much unanimty and enthusiasm.
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NEWARK, Oct. ., 1900
George w. Wilson, notorious counterTeiter, who e.
capped from jail in this city last APRIL was captured
Philadelphia Wednesday and brought back LAST even
ing There are fourteen charges against him.
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EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

BY reference to advertising columns II will be seen
that DR. Bradford the Mozart nominee for Congress
in the Eight district has rendered good service 70 the
union democracy Of New Jersey
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THE GRAND UNION TORCHLIGHT PRoCEs-
SION

Active measures are being taken TO prepare for
the grand Union orchsht procession. The committee
appointed 70 cooperate with Grand Marshal Rynders
have engaged No 6l4 Broadway and which will
be designated the headquarters Of the movement.
The committee will hold a meeting 70 night, when ali the
leaders captains of anti Lincoln clubs in New York or
vicinity who desire TO participate In the procession
should be present.
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received the votes Of majority Of the Convention w.
duly nominated the candidate for Recorder. The
mination was subsequently made unanimous amdst The
most enthusiastic cheering.
After transacting some further business wholly
interesting TO the general public, the Convention sd
Journed, subject 70 the call Of the Chair
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SAVANNAH, Ga, Oct. 5, 1900
Captain John h. IL 'ghtbourne, OF the bark EaN,e
Jackson, died this morning.
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CrAnsuos, s. G., Oct. 9, 1850
ire steamship James ldccr, Capt. Q. n Dips, from
New yors, arrived here Of ~ oclo,s ths prldsy)
Eossne
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TAMMANY CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.
FOURTH UsTMcr-The Tsmmany Fourth Congressional
Convention last evening at the Of Centre aud
Walker streets, and after short adjourned until
Wednesday evening TO meet at the same place.
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wlsnTSgfor-sfesmship Mouitceio-s Cols ard ,ady M
Golden, Mas yanderb~rg B1rr Ard daushtsr M
1~s Nr Rogers Mr. wnhasns L ucfjsmark Carl view
pV y Garer Ard taurher, Gassy. =
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LINciNNhfI, oct. D, 100.
private despatch from st. raal, Minnesota, says that
Governor willard, q Indians, died last night or con.
sumption.
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Tomphi.s Engine Company.
FHuaDvtrrrs, Got. 9, 1890
1onpsns Engine Company, OF Albany, len the city at
eleven O'Clock
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Mr.. Charles Peck, OF the Seventh ward Was then de-
clared the unanimous nominee FOR Register.
The Convention then proceeded 10 ballot FOR Supervisor
with the following result
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MOZART HALL CONGRESSIONAL CONVEN-
TINN

FORTH nnRcr.-This Convention met yesterday
evening at No 20 Bowery, and shortly ateY meeting
unanimously nominated James T. Kerrigan candidate
for the Fourth district.
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NJ KsxDu's Coyurr AZ DopvosrHs Roox@-sr. ..
a. yseders annual subscription concert wil take place
ca Tuesday evening NEXT nodworths Rooms AID from
me array or tssn. engaged for the coe~cp promises
ote sss,s ar st.rs-sye ara'y
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MOZART HALL ASSEMBLY CONVENTIONS

MULAHT HALL ASSEMBLY CUNVENTIUNS.
FpIuSrH DISTRICT The Mozart Hall democrats OF the
Fifteenth Assembly district held adjourned meeting
last evening" at No 401 Third avenue, TO nominate
Assembly for this district The meeting organ.
lied at eight O'Clock, Mr. John Lynch being appointed
chairman and Mr. George W. Aeeks, secretary. The
suit OF the first and only ballot TAKEN the unanimous
nomination OF Mr. George w. varian Of the Twenty
ward, AZ Assemolyman for this district.
Ninth DIsnucr-The Mozart Hall Nominating Conven-
ton Of the Ninth district ward) Last
ing, pursuant to adjournment, and unanimously uomi-
mated John Cafrey their candidate for the Assembly
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TAMMANY AsSEMBLY CONVENTIONS.

FIRST DISTRICT Adjourned over until this evening.
FuIH DISTRICT -Adjourned until next Tuesday.
FIFTEENTH DISTRICT AT q meeting Of the Tammany
Ha democrat Of the Fifteenth Assembly District, held
the OF Thirty fourth street and Second
last evening" Mr. George Varan, Of the Twenty frat
ward, unanimously nominated as Assamblyman for
this district