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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-23
CLAN(EN.

The Glasses for women are the same a. sbe "a
Any one that Is found 70 give his her age wrong
vii oe ea peiied ard the moneys paid forfeited 20
the Association. f8' Glass Is limited 10 5000
members. Zach person PAYS IS upon becoming Q
nenter, aHd slf0 each time n saember dies be-
tnsMber.
A msplber Of on, Class oarH0, BE- assessed fAi,
1oiidr U n nsn9ber Of dH8,hsr Class dos Eaoa
CaSsts ISDEPkNDESr, haUiHg no c0aHsosiOa UifS
ofAxr. ~~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-16
THE STATE ELECTIONS.
THE LATEST RETURNS
The Result in Pennsylvania, Ohio,
Indiana and Nebraska.
Election OF John COvOtle to
Congress.

The nnal returns come in slowly But nothing SO
far received tmpels to change our figures OF yes
terday, with the exception, perhaps, OF Indiana A
despatch from that State, from democratic source,
claims the election OF Hendricks, but the republt
cans DO not concede IT. On the contrary they sui
claim majority OF about 1900 for Colonel Baker,
the republican candidate for Governor. The election
Of D. W. voorhees, ldemocrap to Congress is con-
Armed.
A private despatch from a republican source In
Philadelphia claims the State for the republicans by
$4,000, which we consider rather excessive. The
republican judges in Philadelphia are also claimed
70 be elected while the majority for the democratic
candidate for Mayor is cut down to 500.
The republican majority in Nebraska runs beyond
estimate. 1t is said now that it win reach be-
tween 1000 and 5000, with large majorities In both
branches OF the Legislature.
1t seems to be conceded that John C0vode, radical
has been reelected to Congress from the Twenty
nrst Pennsylvania district by very small majority.
: At an election in Dacotah Territory on the 18th
John Sphinx was elected delegate to Congress over
several competitors, including Walter A. Burleigh
republican, present incumbent Spinks' politics
are not given.
The late election in Delaware resulted in the demo-
Gratis sweeping the State by over 1000 majority.
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IslEGRlPHlc NEWS ITEMS.

Parepa Rosa started from San Francisco overland
for New York yesterday.
The California Grand Lodge OF Masons is now in
session In san Francisco.
The Governor or Massachusetts, appoints Noyem-
Der 20 Thanksgiving Day in mis- state.
Tne bodies OF i've OF the men who were buried IN
the central shaft OF the Hoosac (Mass tunnel were
recovered yesterday, placed in collins and taken to
North Adams.
The twenty-arst annual exhibition OF the Maryland
Institute, which opened in Baltimore on tuesday
night IL one Of the most successful exhibitions for
many years. IL VIII continue during one mouth.
Captain Oliver Miner, OF the tug Goodnow was
murdered at AmnerstDurg Canada, on Tuesday
night while on his way ~ MS boat. Three negroes
were arrested yesterday In Detroit charged with
having committed the deed.
convention OF delegates representing The emf.
grant societies OF the Onted states viii assemble In
baltimore on saturday next The Object l. stated to
DE To adopt a UNIFORM system OF action for the pro-
lection aud encouragement OF emigration.
The brick walls OF the building on the corner
of Efth and Walnut streets ST. Louis, Mo-, fell
terday. one man, named Edward hcetranick, was
Killed and seven others were wounded Two wlI
probably die, aud two others lie la u critical con-
dtlOn.
on Yesterday the CorOnerjof Philadelphia COM
mencel an inquest the bodies OF the bfotaets
Isrue who were killed on tuesday. Two witnesses
tcstlfed that samuel Holt, sherns ofcer. nTed az
Inc deceased and afterwards boosted of having Pvt
two OF them out OF the way.
The old school Presbyterian Synod Of Albany held
their annual session at saratoga yesterday. About
eighty ministers and elders were present. Rev. DR..
strong OF syracuse, was chosen Moderator resO-
luion in favor OF the union OF the Old and New
Schools waa advpted unaanousv.
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ST. LOUIS NO., Oct. IT, 1885,
The Times has despatch from J. J. Bne: lm Sc
Cretary OF the Indiana State Central Committee as
lolows:-The election ia undoubtedly close, but we
bave little doubt that we have elected Hendricks
The radicals claim the State, but are unable to
name any majority. ! have every reason TO believe
that the State is safe. Large democratic gains in
many counties are reported. Niblack In the First,
Kerr In the Second, Holman In the Third and voor-
hoes in the Sixth district positively elected. This
IL gain OF one over our last previous advces, and
ngures insure the State by about 800 majority.
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct is, 1885,
First returns from ninety0ne counties give repub-
lcan majority Of 900, with one county TO hear from.
OctaI returns received SO far show that the republ
can losses are not great az At first estimated, and
that the state ticket s elected by at least $780, prob
ably 1000 Julian Is reelected by lis. voorhees, cleo
ton IL very doubtful, but II he is returned his
scat can be successfully contested on account OF
frauds. Excitement here Is still intense, but demo-
Gratis here now concede the election 10 the republ
cans. The republicans have a majority on joint
ballot In the Legislature Of 80 to IS.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. Is, 1885,
0fncial returns received to-day show small repub-
lcan gains the reported majorities, both parties
still claiming the ticket The indications are that
the republican majority will be 1880. 0ficial re-
turns rom the Fourth Congressional district place
the election Of Julian (rep.) to Congress in doubt.
He majority IL much less than the State ticket
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-16

The Atlantic Yacht Clab-Iust Champion
N of he @cusau.

The Atlantic Yacht Clab-Lnst Champion
Regatta Of the Season.
The Atlantic Yacht Club intend holding their last
champion regatta OF this year on Monday next on
OF the challenge by the yacht Ladde, owned by
Mr. 4. b. Hcrreshoi, TO the yacht Oracle champion,
owned by vice Commodore WIN. yoorais. The Addie
" Captain jacob yoorbis Will avail herself OF the
privilege given to other yachts Of that class and COM
pete with them for the pennant. The Coming tMr.
W. b. Nichols) il sad Will also enter, but It Is not
certain will IL be until the start for any yacht
starring with the others may compete.
The yacht Lois captain Lyman has challenged the
Mystic captain sparkmanl for the peunant surren.
dered fortnight ago. This race, which Is looked
forward 70 wh great interest," will take place at tne
same time.
The yachts viii start from on the Yacnt harbor
G0wanus LAY, between stakeboais, ana the course
viii be 10 ana around the southwest spit, turning
same from east 10 west, thence home again, going
east ol all buoys on west bank each way. The race
10 be made by wining boat inside OF eight hours
Yachts TO take their places after ten O'Clock, and
before eleven A. NJ, and TO start from an anchor
Nigh u on signal being given for starting.
Members or the cub desiring to accompany the
yachts VIII nave an opportunity n they report ~ club
iovn ny haiI.past nhc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-16
CHARGED WITH ARSON.

Yesterday afternoon ofncer Jessie p. Paul, a
patrolman OF the Sixteenth precinct appeared
before Justice Dodge, Of the Jefferson Market
Police Court, escorting as prisoner one Robert
Jackson, whom he charged with the crime OF
arson IN wiully setting fire to the frame dwelling
house No. ao5 West Twentyfourth street. The circum
OF the accuseds apprehension as narrated by
hours OF two and three O'Clock Thursday morning
while patroling his beat on Twenty fourth street.
he heard thecry Of "Fire ~ and running in the di.
rection from which the alarm proceeded he dis
covered IRE and smoke issuing from the building
alluded to. Ascending TO the second noor he en-.
tered the rear room, where he found two distinct
fires. one being pile of shavngs near the side wall
IN flames. while a temporary bunk OF wood IN
another portion OF the room, In which there was
bed and also cravings, all covered with large piece
OF cloth, was partly consumed. This place had been
the sleeping place Of the accused-RoDert JACKSON
whom the officer immediately after met by
the door OF the building having descended 70
obtain help 10 extinguish the flames after nndiug
that his own and brother officers efforts were
awaiting TO accomplish that end. Questioning Jack
con as TO the origin OF the fire he al frst exctedly
said that he supposed some one had thrown some.
thing in the window and set the shayings on fre;r
but during subsequent interview after tue onlcer
had examined the windows and found them per
iectly secure, Jackson said that "be did
was sleeping soundy ana did not awaken until tue
names flashed In his lace while lying ia the bunk
OF his position, being almost stined by the dense
smoke.r The nre was extinguished by the steam
engines. and after That had been effected
cumstances Of such q nature as to war
rant this action. The prisoner when
asked what he had to say relative to tue charge
theory of the origin OF the fire is, that In blowing
out the candle which he used In lighting him to bed
q spark must have fallen among the shavings scat
tered about the floor and this set the surrounding
wood work on fre. Jackson IL thirty years OF age,
born IN New YORK, and u sai maker by occupation
the 0rabd Jury.
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REJOiCIyGs AMONG THE REPUBLICANS.

BUFFALO, N. ", Oct. Is. 1Sos.
Grand Demonstration in Western New York.
The grand republican demonstration which was
announced some two weeks since TO be held to-day
In this CITY, was large and enthusiastic. The morn
lna trains came crowded with boys IN Bluen and
other visitors from neighboring counties in Western
New York and Pennsylvania. The arrangements for
afternoon and evening professions public speaking,
&C., we're admirably executed About two O'Clock
this afternoon tho procession was under marching
order and filed through the principal streets. The
line consisted OF infantry cavalry, music and about
swo and half miles Of wagons bearing emblems Of
the different trades associations, &C. The procession
uas one hour In passing given point and numbered
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-16

Base Ball Notes.

Base Ball Notes.
The return game OF the Gotham Empire match
came of yesterday, and resulted, after Q most
unsatisfactory display, in favor Of the Gothams by
three runs the score standing twentynne TO twenty
six. The Empires were rather poorly represented.
and the members OF the first nine who were present,
except Messrs. Miller and Post did some very tall
mufnng The Empires certainly outbatted their OPP
ponents, and the game was lost chiefly by the poor
PLAYING OF the Empires In the field The Gothams
were minus the services Of Chanfrau, bur they pre-
scented . strong fielding nine and played nicely
throughout The original "Gothamitc'' was not
present, but the success OF his associates will no
doubt be welcome news to him. Mr. Norton, OF the
Eagle Club, umpired the game in the most commend
able style and decided well and promptly on all
me Judiciary Committee decided on wedne sday
evening that the Mutual Club had violated section
four OF article nine OF the constitution OF the State
Association in admitting and retaining Mr.. Duffy as
q member OF the cub, and In playing Mr.. Duffy in .
match game with the Active Club on september 80,
The Mutuals win probably appeal to the Judiciary
Commtte OF the National Association.
The Orienrals Of New York intend TO appeal from
the decision Of the Judiciary Committee IN the case
OF the oriental Of Greenpoint va. oriental or New
York. They claim that the fact that the resignation
OF member Is duly made and entrusted to repre-
sentative oficer Of the club IL virtually effective
regards that member as n the club
had met and accepted the resigna ion. They
hold also that the neglect OF a secretary to bring
q resignation from q member 70 the notice OF the
club should not entail penalty on the person send.
ing the resignation, but that the organization whom
the punishable party Tor having placed in power
person by whom the duties were neglected.
To-day the billiard folks heavy weights va. lights)
Tomorrow the Eekfords PLAY the stars at the Cap
itoline grounds; the Mutuals play the 0rientals OF
New YORK OF the Union grounds, and the Actives
The Eckfords captured Alaska on Tuesday after
noon, the score standing thirty to one.
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THE NATIONAL GAME.
Mutunl VI. Union.

The Mutuals, flushed with their extraordinary yet
deserved success in their games with the Atlantcs
and Athletics during the present week. went up TO
fremont yesterday BY special train to play their
turn game with the Unions. The dubious appear
ance Of the weather and the miserable condition Of
the ground after the late rains gave rise to the sup
position that the game would not come on, but az the
Mutuals were on hand, at much expense to them
selves, the Unions managed to get seven members Of
the club together, only tive Of whom were members
OF the nine. They opened the game rather than
allow It to 60 by default. Although 1t resulted in
favor OF the Mutuals they do not look upon
ferring much honor upon them, while 1t makes one
game Of the series. 1t would be wrong to specify
crttcise the playing the occasion, and the follow
ing score viii give an idea OF what the game was
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NEW JERSEY P0LlT,CS.

The republicans OF Hoboken held a meeting at Odd
Fellows Hall last evening, which was addressed by
John l. Blair Senator Freinghuysen, District Attor-
ney Chandler (of Virgnia), Charles E. st. Clair and
Henry B. Stanton. An organized band Of fifty men,
headed BY prominent democrats, marched with mill
tary step up the stairs leading to the hail. for the
purpose OF breaking up the meeting, but they were
hurled back BY the police. They then cheered for
Seymour and Blair. The HobOken Glee Club sang
inside the hall during the evening.
democratic meeting was held ut the Wigwam In
Bergen, last evening which was addressed by John
p. Stockton.
The democrats OF Jersey City held meeting on
wednesday evening at Grand Street Hail. which was
addressed by Orestes Cleveland Robert Gilchrist,
Leon Albeit and Edgar II. Randolph.
The Paterson democracy had grand turnout at
the Opera House on Wednesday night Speeches
were made by Colonel Philip Rafferty, Captain John
Thompson and John r. Reid.
republican rejoicing over the recent elections
took place AZ the Jersey City Wigwam last night.
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Democratic County Convention mt Staten
Isiand-Nominations for County Omcers-
Ensemble of the Gathering.
The rural and picturesque little village OF Rich
mond, Staten Island. was shaken out OF its normal
condition OF sumberous quiet yesterday afternoon
by the presence OF several hundred Of the island
yeomanry, delegates 70 q Democratic County Con.
vention for the nomination Of local officers and the
ratification OF the choice for Congress OF Mr.. Dwigh.
Townsend. On the shady slope Of the road near the
Court House some strange looking rural vehicles and
morosc looking animals all despatched with mud
were pickeed. Groups OF honest, hard listed citizens
assembled here and there until the Court House bell
announced the hour OF meeting. Then there was a
scrambIing In OF the various delegations until
the inner area OF the court room was
amply occupied. Mr.. Samuel Frost was chosen
president. The roll was called and the proceedings
inaugurated OF good old fashioned county conyen.
ton, where parliamentary rules are discarded and
the chairman acts q pantomimic part
Mr.. Isaac N. Marsh reported ms experiences rs
delegate 10 the state Convention at Albany and Mr.
William q. DeSyse followed with q dramatic recital
OF what happened W him as delegate 10 the Con-
nressionai convention at Jamaica, l.. L. lie paused
In the middle Of his tale and called In tragic tones
for a glass OF water. The burden OF his woe ap.
peared that the chairman or the committee Con.
tested seats at the Congressional Convention rejected
the regular delegates IRON Richmond county and
accepted bogus ones, VINO surreptitously claimed 20
represent ninetenhs o the democratic party Ia the
district. The Chairman OF the Convention endorsed
thu iniquny, which so wrought upon the sensitive
mind OF AR. De Nyse that he hath no bowels OF com.
passion left In his remuneration OF the authors OF the
pruce ding lie was thanked ana cheered 10 the
ecno, ana when the popular applause ceased, Mr.
Michael Gallagher, In great many voice uttered his
protest against the retceDCe OF some few delegates
al the rgni hand side OF the chair who made neither
abial nor cultural demonstration oil tne stale VI
their feelings.
The ratification OF Mr. Dwight Iownsends MONT
nation for Congress was then proclaimed amid q
whirwind Of cheers, interspersed Win tger accom-
papiments.
For Assembly three names-Messrs Decker, Nc
Caulcy spd Tfaln-were put IN nomination, and on
the Informal ballot the vote stood Decker, 81,
McCauey, n; Train, l0 Some CONFUSION here on.
sued owing TO several voters for each candidate de-
mandIng that their particular choice be nominated
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hepuOlACan SpeCulat1OnSs
private despatch received In this city yesterday
from the republican headquarters in Philadelphia
ports that the ward returns as brought in by the on
GERS, show much more favorable results than have
been reported The republican judiciary in the city
and county Of Philadelphia certainly reelected;
and Tyndale, the republican candidate for Mayor, is
nominaly beaten by only 500 majority. There is no
doubtthat this will be easily reversed by scrutiny
Of the balloting The reports from the country grow
better and better; and the majority for the repub
auditor general scarcely fall short Of 49, 000
PHILA DELPHIA, Oct. 16, 1858.
The ofncial vote OF this city VIII be counted to-
morrow. Leading republicans and indeed the mass
of the party. confident that they will show that
the republicans have carried the city, except for
Mayor and District Attorney, as it is well known
the returns received election night were grossly
erroneous. Already the democratic majority has
been reduced l1oO from the figures then given out.
1t Is believed that nearly every precinct in the Fourth
ward polled more votes than its list OF taxa
bles, in which case the whole precinct vote will be
thrown out by the courts. One precinct gives a
larger democratic majority than there taxables
residing IN it.
GREENsBuRG Oct, 16 1863.
Every tow nship has been heard from in the Twen-
tynrst Co ngress iona district. Fayette gives 149o
and westmoreland 500 for Foster. Indiana county
8AvCc Ss1VS AOt SoNOu0, cuoWiHk hdIoiisy W "
Twenty-Five. Covode's friends aege that over 800
fraudulent votes were cast against him.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct Is, 1868.
Another despatch from Indiana county makes
Covode's majority in the district thirty five. Leba
non county gives Cake for Congress ATS and says
his election is sure by 1875 majority.
LOCK HAVEN, Oct. Is, 1853.
Clinton county gives L. A. Mackey, democratic
candidate for Congress, 1850 majority and about
500 democratic majority for the State ticket.
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NEW YORK HERALD FRIDAY OCTOBER e lses-rR1PIE SHEET

by acclamaton. Some OF the Celtic delegates
caught the sound OF Train and COMPOUNDED ~ with
tie patronymic OF the immortal George Francis,
brance OF the captive advocate OF Ireland Mr.. Train
wilhdrew and on the next ballot Mr.. Decker was
nominated.
For District Attorney every delegate appeared TO
nominate every other, but eventually two name s.
messrs. hillyer and Du Bois-weIe settled upon ana
the former chosen. Mr.. Barton was nominated
as county Treasurer, Mr.. Tully for Justice OF
sessions Mr.. Donovan for superintendent or
foor III Casteton and MIR. A. Constant for Superln-
lendent al Middleton. The last nomination was for
coroner, FOR which lugubrious once Mr.. G. q. Hub
pard Was declared the fortunate nominee
WINE the various nominations were being pro-
ceeded with lively scene OF confusion prevailed,
every one was talking or gesticnatng to his neigh
DOT AFTER fashion, TO the uninitiated eye which
looked really alarming II appeared the reverse OF
friendly but II is customary 1t seems, in the popular
assemblies OF this insular continent, and Is deemed
the proper thing TO give pleasurable excitement TO
the dull routine OF nominating convention. There
was one individual In the room of low stature, and
Win race ike full moon on hazy night, VINO
kept up the lively practice during the stupid per-
Iormance OF calling the ROLL OF singing out, .'Ihree
cheers for Mr. Donovan, hip, hip;" but
ne never could get beyond the second
MP" ana for long time failed TO
ma sympathetic chorus. AT last in slumberlng
pause ne sprung his cheerful glee again, and taking
nan dozen others unawares, set the whole crowd
IN an rrepressble roar OF boisterous cheering that
shook the dropping leaves OF the willow outside the
window.
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NEBRASKA.

ST. LOUIS Mo-, Oct. rs, 1865.
The Democrat has special despatch from Omaha,
a. folows:-The returns from twelve Of the most
populous counties show Q republican gain Of over
800, while the democrats have gained only about
forty The entire republican majority in these
ties 10 about 1900. Twentyfour interior counties are
yet to be heard from, which win no doubt make the
republican majority in the State from 1000 to 2,aoo.
The republicans have elected twelve state Senators
and thirty -nve members OF Assembly. The demo.
Gratis have elected one state Senator and four Assem-
blymep.
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Republican Nominating Convention.

The Republican Convention OF Richmond county,
s. H. met at Clifton, on Wednesday, Joseph Egbert
Chairman; David W. Judd and G. II. Huestis Secro
taries. The following tickets were nominated
For Member OF Assembly, w. N. Hawkins; District
Attorney, J. Ii. Headey; Treasurer, A. J. Wood;
superintendent or the Poor, W. L. Cisco and N. NJ.
Heal; Justice. OF Sessions j. b. Hillyer; Coroners
G. NJ. Conner and ii. b. Mortindale.
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CONGREGATIONAL Nominations.

ROCHESTER,, n. u, oct. Is, 1865.
The democrats OF the Twenty eighth district, COM
prsing Monroe and Orleans counties, to-day nomi-
mated Mr. James NJ. Convl, Of Rochester, for Con-
gress. The democrats OF the Twenty Nth district
nominated Mr.. l.. h. Faulkner, OF Livingston, for
Congress-
WORCESTER, Mass, Oct. Is. 1868.
The democrats OF the Eighth Congressional district,
IN Convention, to-day nominated Henry Ii. Stevens,
OF ebster, for Congress- and Colonel Levi Barker,
OF this city, for Presidential Elector.
Boston, Oct. Ii, 1853.
The republicans or the Second district have nom.-
mated Cakes Ames Tor reelection to Congress.
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BALTIMORE, Nd, Oct Is, 1868.
large and enthusiastic mass meeting OF repub-
llcans was held last night at the new Assembly
Rooms in this city cOngratulat0ry OF the recent re-
publican successes. Speeches were made by General
Adam S. King and others.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Oct. Is, 1858.
There Is great rejoicing throughout this State and
the Territories on the Pacific coast among the re-
publicans the results OF the elections In Pennsy
vania, Indiana and ONO. Enthusiastic meetings
have been held in all the cities and villages.
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DACOTAH TERRITORY.
ST. LoIJIs. Mo. Oct.

st. LOUIS Mo-. Oct. 10, 1885.
A Cheyenne despatch says:-Returns from lara
mie City and other stations West secure the election
Of sphinx. delegate TO Congress, over Bureigh, pre-
sent member, Tod and Tookey by several hundred