The national Republican., 1867-05-17

The result was announced with cheering.
A great confusion now existed, one delegate
another Of fraud.
Mr.. Dulin said that he was satisfied with the
result, and that he did not wish bis name to be
placed In nomination, He thanked them for the
evidence Of their conhdenoe--n much 30 as
though he had received the nomination.
The nomination Of Mr. Morgan was then made
unanimous n Do.
Mr.. barton, being informed that nominations
for Councilmen were In order, proposed the name
Of Mr.. Holmes for all three.
Mr.. Holmes thanked the gentleman for his
kindness and for his tender sentiments, y but he
declined any Office. ...'
Mr. Lathrop said tho reason Mr.. Holmes de-
clinod was because he was mot eligible.
Mr.. Holmes denied the "soft impeachment" 4
Mr.. Rothwell was nominated by Mr. Parker
(colored) for Councilman; and, on motion, the
nomination was made unanimous IT,. p
Mr.. Jas. Dulin was nominated BY Mr.. Sinner,
tcolored;) and, on motion Of Mr.. lLathrop, the
nomination was made unanimous.
Mr. Sinner nominated Mr.. Carey White for
Councilman and, on motion. IL was made unsni-
nous. 81 -.f7fs. .# aa. 4E.H .a' ..N
. Mr.. Plumsili was nominated by acslamation
for assessor, and the ticket completed. The
nominations were then made unanimous, with
great cheering 4.nr. n :. o. RIO 800
Mr.. Dulin, being introduced to the meeting,
said that his political character 10 his fellow
citizens Of the ward was well known. He had
always been In favor Of tho principles OF the
Declaration Of Independence, framed by our
forefathers He was In favor Of taxation with
representation to oppose II would be to sin
against God and he would sin against his own
conscience. He bad heard A-Efeht deal about
color, 40, but he brushed like cobwsbs such
things away from his mind. He held no man
his superior who was not so In virtue. He
thanked them for their kindness, and took his
seat amid tremendous applause.
Mr.. Rothwoll was then called upon and stated
that he did not wish TO mako q speech, but as he
was on the floor he would say something He
had been beaten one year ago for tho same posi-
tion, and was perfectly willing to run now, and
do all he could for the success Of the ticket He
said that he was prepared to answer oil the ques-
tions intended for the nominees and endorsed
them all They had found fault with him at tho
last election for having the British coat Of arms
over the door. They had also opposed him for
employing colored men to work upon some houses
which he was building.
Mr.. Rotbwell thanked them, and pledged him
self TO do his best. He retired amid great cheer.
ing. -4. .. H.w ..s
Mr.. White was then called on, and said that
ho would feel Il cowardly to decline the pomi-
nation which had been given him. He was not
the representative Of the colored race ho was
the representative of ALL irrespective Of race and
COlOT. pOntiChl OplnlOnh lu tluleh phhl-IOT
the past nfteen years-had been the same as
now. He believed In justice and every principle
which would perpetuate our loyal Government,
and he would fight for that IL he stood alone. He
would, II elected, sec that justice was done To
all alike. He closed his remarks by thanking
them for their kindness, and retired amid great
applause. ...
A collection was then taken up to defrsy OF.
psnses; after which the meeting adjourned TO
meet on Wednesday next, 22d inst. Ths hall
was filed during tho proceedings, and though
much confusion existed for a time, order was
eventually restored, and the nominations made
endorsed chesrily.
RoBBERY.-Jas. II. s. Schureman, q
oolored messenger Of the Comptroller Of the Cur
rency ofice Treasury Department, was arrested
answer the double charge Of forgery and larceny
to the amount of $l2, 900 in $50 and 800 notes
Of the Third National Bank Of Jersey City.
Stationery, inkstands, &c., were also stolen from
the office in which he Is employed, and for the
larceny Of which ho stands charged. Gen. Car
ringtOn, District Attorney, appeared for the
prosecution, and Messrs. S. ]. Phillips and A.
Lloyd for the defense.
Z. D. Hurlburd, Comptroller Of the Currency,
was sworn and testified that they had recently
lost $l2, 900 In notes Of the denomination above
mentioned; and that there was number Of such
notes in circulation.
The notes were genuine impressions but forged
signatures. The prisoner was the confidential
messenger and had been in the Office since 1864.
It was part Of his duties to handle such notes
and carry them to tho express office. The wit
ness produced some Of the small notes $3.50 and
shew the signature, the name Of Sanford on 1t,
which signature he believed was in the hand
writing Of the accused.
A gross Of pencils, inkstands and soap were
produced and identified by tho witness as similar
to those used in the Offices.
Schureman had the right to enter the vault
whero the notes were kept when in the ofioe.
Thos ]. Hobbs, j. NJ. Price, and other wit.
nesses were examined, whose testimony mainly
corroborated that Of Mr.. Hurlburd.
The defense offered no testimony, and waived
any further hearing, and tho prisoner was held
In $40, 900 bail to answer at the next June tern
Of the Criminal Court. Leonidas Scott, Thomai
Brown, and John 7. johnson, (all cplored men,
wore his sureties. and Schureman left with them
Tho examination took place In the rooms o
the Government detectives, No. 2l6 + street, ant
tho arrest Of Sohureman was accomplished b.
the same parties. Tho room was crowded during
the hearing, and much interest manifested BY
those present during the proceedings.
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TIE DEATH OF Mrs. McNERHASY.-The
LRtelhgenecr Of yesterday pays the following just
tribute of respect to the late Mrs, McNerhany
"Unler our obituary head Is an announcement
Of the death Of Mrs. MoNorhany, wife Of Franeii
Mon erhany, esq, of this city. Under the cir
cumstanoes OF the relations Of the latter at thi,
time to the people Of this city 1t should be stated
that for near two years bis household has beer
ono of afliction, sickness, and death. Mother
children, and other dear relatives have yielded
to the dread destroyer Now comes the heaviest
scourge Of all. 1t falls upon one nearer ant
dearer than all other Several younger children
are left without that instruction which Is indis
pensable to the formation Of the youthful eharac
ter. The cup Of sorrow Of our friend, who Is q
much known and esteemed, runneth over. Berei
Of one SO unassuming, yet so kind, gentle intel
ligent, engaging, devout, and benevolent, he take
up alone the duty Of father and protector In
life now so gloOmed with sorrow"
LARGE SALE OF STATUARY, ORNAMENTS
&c.-Messrs. Cooper 4 Latimsr, the enterprisinI
Auctionesrs, are engaged every evening, com
mencing at n o'clock, at the hall over Dlaneh
ard 4 Mohun's, corner of Pennsylyania ayenu
and Eleventh streets, in the sale, by catalogue
Of a lot Of Carrara marble statuary, alabaste
groupes, figures, mosaic tables vases, taEEas
large lot Of plated ware and other ornaments
lately imported from Italy by Il. Zannoni 4 Co
Of Florence. For a more particular enumeration
of tho articles the attention Of our readersis di
reoted to their advertisement In another column
This sale offers an admirable opportunity to puI
chase ornaments for parlors at low prices.
A NRw HorRL-The fine building know
as Union Row, corner Of Seventh and + street,
has been remodelled and enlarged by Y. G. Rot
bins, esq, the lessee. 1t covers an area OF nearl
| IS, 900 feet Of ground, and contains over on