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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-02
CITY POLITICS.

Democratic Union General Committee.
meeting OF the Democratic Union General Com
mittee was held last evening, which was fully at
tenced-Smth Ely, Jr, In the chair. The proceedings
were marked by very warm exhibition offeeling on
the part Of members to the standing OF
taking part therein. 1t appeared that similarity Of
names OF persons present claiming to be members Of
the organization with members Of the Tammany
General Committee led TO frequent mistakes and
to some charges as to the improperly Of those par
ties being present at proceedings Of an opposing
organization. The mistakes were humorously laughed
or however, and the work OF the committee was har-
mon0usly brought to close The first business In
order was the report of the Committee on Contested
Seats. The report OF the committee was adopted.
The next business was the reception Of o report on
the appointment OF permanent executive COM
htttee From the various Assembly districts recon-
mendations were sent In In favor OF the person
having the majority OF votes in the district for
election to the Executive Committee, and In this
way the committee was appointed so far az the
several recommendations were I'm order but through
some informalities several districts were not pro-
perry represented, and consequently the appoint
ment Of the permanent executive committee was
not completed. No further business being before
the committee, the meeting adjourned
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ACcrDENTs.-A child named Ann EIsh, aged ten
years, residing ct No. so East Broadway, was run
over by grocer's wagon In CathirIne street and
slightly injured. she was taken to her home by IN
onicer Of the Seventh precinct.
BOARD OF .ALDRRMEN.-A meeting OF this Board
was held yesterday afternoon pursuant to adjourn
ment, Alderman Conan In the chair. Although
large number OF papers were handed In there was
no business of any importance transacted The
City Auditors quarterly report was received and
ordered on 1le. "A resolution was received, among
Others from the Board Of Councilmen recommends
ing the appointment Of an index clerk. The res0-
luton was laid over. There were not members
enough present 70 order the expenditure OF any
money and the Board, after disp0sing OF some un.
important routine business adjourned until Wednes.
day next, at two O'Clock p. n.
THE NEW Primary SCHOOL IN TIE FOURTH WARD
wss formally opened yesterday afternoon. This
school 10 known "a Primary school No. IL For
several years past the school has been held in On
old, dilapidated building In Oak street. near Ne "
Chambers street. but the school onicen Of the ward
after much trouble In purchasing the site
ri the old Mariners church on Roosevelt street. near
Oak s3eet, and the department OF buildings and re-
pairs q the Board Of Education has made out plans
and specifications for handsome and comfortable
building. The details Of this building have been
published In full heretofore In tho HERALD, and now
That 10 finished and In actsve operation t carries
out fully ne IDEAS aeady expressed, that the school
would be blessing ana 40 ornament 70 the locality
IN which II stands n
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INSPECTION Of rHs sFnrY-Hasr asGmtsr.

The Seventy-nrst regiment, N. @. 8. N. r., which
lately adopted new full dress uniform, assembled
last evening at the state Arsenal corner OF thirty
nfth street and Seventh avenue for the purpose OF
an informal inspection previous TO the annual reg-
mental muster. Last night was the limit OF time
allowed TO the members to provide themselves with
the new uniform. About 800 men, rank and nle,
answered the roll call. Line was formed IN the driil
room Of the arsenal shortly after eight O'CLOCK
Several hundred people, among whom were num-
Der Of ladies' occupied seats opposite the line and te
tilted their appreciation Of the appearance OF the red
ment ~ neQuent rounds OF applause. Lieutenant
Colonel Harry Rockefeller commanded. After the
colo had been saluted In due form the regiment
put through several man0uvres; marching nrst BY
TOURS round TIE room and then forming By companies
into column - half distance. The men marched vosy
steadily and looked remarkably well Colonel Rock
afeller put the regiment when In line through the
manual Of, arms VITA the exception that The move
msnts wefv little TOO iQN, the practice was very
good and evnced careful training the part Of the
kept excellent time nevertheless, and preservef
their distance In marchinG much better than could
be expected under the circumstances. -
Ihe new uniform II very becoming. ana enowe on
20 the fullest advantage the 1ne phystque OF the
regiment. 10 consists OF high hat with darh
plume; dark blue cutaway coat, with green facines
and three rows OF buttons: the collar, Guns and coes
tall trimmed with gold; the epaulets white coy
ton, white cross belts and light blue trousers -,
executed the regiment was formed into cosu1n ~
companies and underwent rigid Inspection rom
Lieutenant Colonel Rockafeer, commanonu, ana
the ned and stan Of the regiment N3
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fun Of sympathy for tho Southern rcbels never con
70 s savage
Union people OF the South the Union prisoners OF
the North, and never rejoiced over me triumph o.
y the badge Of disgrace In the South and saa every
Union soldier, from general sent 70 execute tho
70 3 the Object ana su
s 1 persecution persecution @ the rcsl leaders He
assassnated ~ the hundreds In the Southern States
Das wnle tnese memories arouse righteous resent
snS mere are others that inspire noble gratitude
lot .S.anding ~ % without nching through AL ous
peIus and prtvations, for voting rs renforcements
u oal
sSd Christian 11 commission Is and ! thousand q
for building cemeteriss for tie INDUSTRIOUS dead; ior
relieving eli branches Of industry from taxation; for
rejection Of the rebel debt; for consecratng By con-
stitutional guarantee the payment OF our own
national debt, including pensions and bounties to
our soldiers and sailors; but, more than all, for
responding to our earnest appeal By nominating our
beloved leader, General Ulysses 8. Grant, as their
hostile preparatians for new rebellion with pro-
found sense OF our obligations to our country and to
s e call Cn On
sea, to cast his vote in the coming election for
the Union State tickets and for Grant and Cofax.
Of our solemn declaration, we invoke our late COM
rades In arms to set apart the election day as
period OF unremitting exertion and unoeasing vigil
lance And we hereby formally announce that on
the 18th day OF October In the States or Pennsyva
mia, Ohio and Nebraska, there shall be observed
among our comrades general holiday. And we
CAL upon all employers manufacturers and business
men generally to relieve their workmen that day
who have served In the Union army, and thus assist
In completing this patriotic purpose. The victory
on the 18th Of October viii be Sheridan's victory or
Five Forks, marshalling the way TO Grants tram
scendent triumph on the Appomattox In No.
vember.
During the evening large number Of speeches
were made nom the different stands. The meeting
adjourned at an early hour to proceed TO the Union
League House, where Q gerenade was given and
several addresses were made. The throngs OF stran
gers then dispersed to their quarters be ready fog
the procession In the morning and the parade At
Chestnut street was thronged throughout the
evening. number OF arrests were made Of per-
sons engaged In exciting disturbance In the neigh
bornood Of the square BY shouting for Seymour and
The New York delegation arrived about nve
O'Clock just after the adjournment Of the meeting
IN the square. They created Q great sensation e
they marched up Chestnut street.
Some members OF the washington delegation state
that when about ten miles north OF Baltimore party
OF men entered the car where they were singing
Grant campaign songs and made an attack on COL
ored man who cheered for Grant. The boys In blue
resisted the attack, when they were in turn
assaulted and several injured; but they finally
ceeded In driving the r0ughs out OF the Car, when
one OF the latter fell between the and prob
been arrested who assaulted the boys In blue on the
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Grand Reception Or Griswsld and 0sr.eD ~
Rochester.

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ROCHESTER, n. J., Oct I, 1888.
One Of the largest political demonstrations ever
witnessed in Western New York took place here To-
night It was Q toschhght procession in honor OF
Hon. John A. Grnwold and A. B. Cornell, the re-
publican candidates for Governor and Lieutenant
Governor. There were several thousand torch
bearers, including . cavalcade Of 500 horsemen IN
line There was besides most brilliant display Of
fireworks along the route OF the procession For half
mile the wide streets were literally packed
with people. Messrs. Grisw0ld and Cornell ana
Judge William Davis the republican candidate for
Congress from this district addressed the multitude
In brief and animated speeches. They pursued the
usual republican argument and their remarks elected
Se hs Tne a ~ s
section.
a Republican Demonstration nc Troy.
TROY N. ", Oct !. 1868.
4 republican torchlight procession and banner
raising took place here tonight There were about
nve thousand torches in line and several bands OF
music accompanied the procession. Many buildings
were Illuminated and addresses were made by dis
was miniature monitor, with the MOTTO i'Griswold
policy" Great enthusiasm was manifested all along
the route.
Political Meetings In Scranton, Pa.-passnGe.
at-Arms Between Senator Cragin and Fer.
SCRANTON Oct. I, 1858.
Senator Cragin and General Van wyck addressed
large republican mass meeting at Moscow yester-
day.
Hon. Fernando Wood, who yesterday spoke at
Waverly, Pa, and Senator Cragin, both put mp at
the Wyoming House In this city last night, where
Senator Cragin was serenaded by the tanners and
spoke at some length, gpiritedly defending New
England from an attack made by Mr.. Wood In this
city on Tuesday night last, when he Is alleged to
nave said that s'the two greatest curses God had
visited the earth were the fall Of Adam and the
landing Of the Pilgrim Fathers at Plymouth Rock"
The democrats subsequently serenaded Mr.. WOOD,
remarks.
Both speakers were frequently interrupted and
considerable excitement was created.
Senator DooIittle 1t Reading, Pa.
READING. Oct. 1, 1868.
Senator Doolittle addressed mass meeting Of the
democracy in the square tonight
Democratic Mass deetlnS at Selma, Ala.
SELMA, Oct !, 1858.
The Democratic state mass meeting to-day was
largely attended. The audience was estimated at
10000, Of whom 5000 were negroes. All the coun-
ties In Middle Alabama were represented. most Of
them by clubs. The procession was two miles long.
Speeches were made by General CautOn, Governor
Watts, ]. w. Taylor, H. A. Herbert, Governor WIN.
ston and Q. W. Lee. The speeches were oil earnest
and loyal. Governor Watts made an eloquent apos-
trophe to the national nag which was more loudly
cheered than any other remark. The torchlight pro-
cesson tonight was magnificent Affair." The streets
are filled with people. All the principal places In the
city are illuminated. There were severai colored
clubs In the procession.
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Constitutional Unisn Associates.
large meeting was held last night at the wigwam
In Fulton avenue, near Hoyt street. under the
auspices Of the Constitutional Union Association.
Mr. d. r. Barnard. the President Of the association
presided. Governor Parker Of New Jersey, was In
troduced and made lengthy speech upon the political
questions Of the day and argued that the re-
publican party was wholly responsible for the
large national debt and the heavy taxes which
tne people were compelled to pay ct the present
tho rebellion was responsible for the war and for
this debt He contrastcd the debt OF che United
States with the debt Of England. The debt OF Eng
land was about four billions and the debt Of the
United States two yet the taxes in the United states
were nearly double OF that In England. This, ne
said, was white mans country and should be gov
erned by white mem and he claimed that the States
were never out OF the Union, vet their rights had
been overthrown. The result OF the negroes voting
would end, he thought In war OF races. Tho
nation was sick, ite pulse was feeble, It's tongue
feverish and ts resources wasted. He hoped to see
change In the election about 70 take place.
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hOCHA8rEH, OCT. y Is6&
The attendance at the pair grounds to-day was
very large. At two O'Clock this afternoon there
At least forty thousand people on the grounds
Fifty thousand stranGern are In the city and Domes
nc Han had TO he closed this afternoon 30 great was
the rnsh and the destruction OF property therein so
immense. several persons were injured In the
crush. The receipts to-day were $4,000. The
weather In cool and pleasant The attendance TO-
morrow promises 70 b very large.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-02
Meeting Of the Republican General Com
mittce.


mitfce.
The regular monthly meeting OF this organization
was held last night, at the corner OF Broadway and
Twentysecond street, the second Vice President
Andrew J. Leggett presiding.
After the transaction OF tho usual routine business
o communication was received from the Twenty
third street organization asking the committee to
recommend the several conventions emanating from
It to appoint conference committees to meet like
committees authorized by them, In order to consider
the approaching county, judiciary and Assembly
nominations 30 that but one ticket should be pre-
sented by the republicans Of this city In the coming
election.
Mr.. Sinclair Tousey moved that the Secretary be
instructed to acknowledge the receipt OF the CON-
munication, and also that the General Committee
commend To the different nominating conventions
TO be held under its direction that they receive all
communications addressed to them by any and all
organizations in favor OF the principles and candi-
dates OF the party and to give such communications
careful and respectful con sIderaton.
Mr.. A. j. Duganne moved the following amend
ment to the resolution
Thatthe proposition submitted this eommittese night
be accepted and its recommendations edopted.
After considerable discussion, in which Messrs.
John Cochrane John Fitch, Quackenbush, Spencer,
Flanagan, J. II. Russell and Richardson took part
Mr.. Duganne's amendment was rejected and Mr..
Touseys motion adopted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-02

AT a meeting OF the delegates Of the German
voters OF the Twelfth, Nineteenth and Twenty
wards, held last night at watschel's Han, 342 West
Fory-second street. after some debate, General VIII
liam s. Hillyer was unanimously nominated for Con-
gress. Resolutions were adopted pledgng the I'M
divided support OF the Germans OF the district to
General Hillyer, and to hold three mass meetings,
one IN each OF the three wards comprising the dis
tr1ct. committee was appointed TO wait upon
Tammany Hall and ask the endorsement OF their
nominee
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meeting OF the Irish Rights Association, soci-
ETY. which numbers In its ranks number OF promi.
neht Irsh-American citizens and is rapidly extend
ing, met last night at II East Broadway. Mr.. John
Scgrew, In the absence OF the President occupied the
chair. The meeting was called for the purpose OF
elicitng from the ladies' and members OF the society
an expression OF opinion on the duty OF Irish.
americans In the present political crisis.
After good deal OF discussion which was con-
Quoted In very good temper, TO the relative merits
OF the two great political parties from Irish point
OF view, IL was declared unanimously that the demo-
cratic party had forfeited the respect and codencc
or the Irish masses and should no longer Be sup
ported. resolution was subsequently passed
committing the Irish Rights Association TO
the republican party In the coming elections.
except IN 50 far as thatsupport might interfere
with the interests Of members or CoWress
and other politicians who had proved thcmSklves
friends to Irish rights In Ireland and In America.
The meeting adjourned at midnight.
An address TO the irish Of America viii be issued
In few days by committee appointed for that pur-
pose last night setting forth the reasons OF the
sociaton for calling upon their conrtrymen 20 sup
port the republican ticket.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-01-18

Masonic At the annual meeting Of tho NJ. J..
rand Chapter Of Pennsylvania, held in the Masonic
gmple, Philadelphia on the 9th ult., Comp. John
Robbins, OF Catawissa, was duly Installed US
strict Deputy Grand High Priest for this (oth)
asouic District, composed Of the counties Of Co
nLia, Montour, Northumberland, Union and Sny-
A Masonic Lodge was instituted at Watsontown,
; county, on Thursday last. The Il. W. Grand
ster, Richard Vaux delivered the address on the
lsion. Delegations from several neighbOring
res were in attendance. We wish our Masonic
hren success.
At regular meeting of Northumberland Chap
No. ia held in their Hail. in Supbury, on
nesday night of last week, the ii. p, appointed
Glowing officers, to serve for the ensuing Ma
year
mes Beard, Captain of Hosts
per slaymaker, Principal soiourner'
NIB. Lenksr, Royal Arch Captain.
Alexander Boyd, Master 81 Veil
OBJ Shipmsn, Master I'd Veil.
nm. Cadwallader, Master lat Vel.
w. C. Cremer, Chaplain.
rge Weiser, Tyler.
rge wagenseller, Master of Ceremonies
iluin Zettsmoyer,
h 5 Gufs!er, lursHivsE'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-01-18

PENNSYLVANIA STATE TEMPERANCE CoSvEN-
TIoS.-A Sta;e Temperance Convention will be held
at Harrisburg, commencing on Tuesday, the 18th
of February next, at which it is expected that all
the counties, including Northumberland, will have
representatives to take part in its deliberations
Each person attending the Convention, who purcha-
ses ticket to Harrisburg at full rates, ut any sta
ton on the Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Erie or
Northern Central Railroads, will receive at the
Convention a free return ticket.
All churches, colleges aud academies all tempe
rance societies, divisions of sons of temperance,
lodges of good templars, and all other friendly
cieties are requested to have themselves represent
ed by such a number of delegates as they may
choose.
The Pennsylvania State Temperance Union will
hold it's annual session in Harrisburg during the
week of the Convention, for the election OF officers
and managers. Interesting resolutions and plans OF
action will be presented for discussion and eloquent
speakers will be present to enliyea the occa-
zion. All persons at the Convention (male and
femalel will have an opportunity to become members
Of the State Unon and all its auxillaries are re-
quested to send delegates to this annual meeting as
well a. to the Convention
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-01-18

.rat
COUNCIL PRocEkDxass-J Borough c0uhoil
met on Tuesday evening 7th inst, Chief Bur
goa Bright in the chair. Members present Messrs.
John Haas, Bourne, Bueher, Markle, Brice Book,
Clement. Hoover and Henry Haas.
Before the reading Of the journal, Mr.. l. dusslcr
being present. was duly sworn and made statement
to his having paid taxes for the year 1866 in Snyder
county, and asked to be exonerated from taxes for
the same year. assessed against him in tho Borough
of Sunbury. On motion, Mr.. Gussler was exonera-
ted from payment Of taxes for 1866. Minutes Of
last stated 2ight Of meeting road and approved.
The chairman of committee claims and ac-
counts laid before Council bills of John Shsscr and
j. c. Morgan, referred to said committee at last
meeting, and reported the same to be correct On
motion, orders were granted for the same.
A N Brice, chairman of committee on pave
ncnts and sidewalks, presented statement of amount
of liens entered up against parties for laying pave
mcnts On motion, tho was ordered to be
charged in ledger against the parties.
The following bills wero presented and orders
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-01-18

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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-01-18

ANOTHER GENERAL IN THE Field During the
past few days have been visited by General
Thaw, whose warm and genial countenunce has
fairly melted the biggest chunks of ice in the
streets, and the next thing wcl see will be gene
raj rush if not of down the Streets certainly
of customers to Miller's Excelsior Boot and Shoe
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-01-18

THE PENITESTIARY.-0n Friday InOruing Of last
week Sheriff Beckley took the following prisoners
to tho Eastern Penitentiury, Ut Philadelphia, they
having been convicted ct the session Of Court last
week
Paul Heidi, the leader Of the gang who commit
ted the brutal outrages aud robberios on Mr. Johu
Z. Hoffman and Esquire llales, in Shamokin town
ship. Sentenced Tor 10 years and 10 months.
Edward Rathman and Elias Hiney, also concerned
in the above robberies. The former was sentenced
for years and months, and the latter for years
and months.
George Mourer, convicted of stealing chickens
from Mr. Meckert, of Suubury. Sentenced for IS
months.
VIM Brown and Benz. Crossley, both colored men,
convicted of burglary at northumberland Sen
fenced for Is months
Mourer and IIedt made desperate effort to es-
cane from our Jail the night Of the 9th inst, by
li.sing through the wall. They were detected ia
he operation by Deputy Sheriff Hoffman, who Sc
,ured them. Mourer is a hardened villain, and has
.lready served term in the PenitentiaTy. lie fre
uently threatened the lives Of the Sheriff and hi'
buputy.