The Van Buren press., 1868-09-04

Tie with the Baltimore firm rather than
stand suit.
..,..... MoNTGoMrRl, Ala, Aug, u.
Hon. W. H. Jones, elector on the repuh-
lican ticket in the 4th Congressional dis
trict, has taken the stump for Seymour
and Blair, and publishes the following
Tnos A. GLAssCoCK. CHAIRMAN Re
PUBLICAN ExKcrnyE CoMMIrrEE-Dcor
Sr: respectfully decline to serve as
clector for Grant and ColfaX, in the fourth
congressional district
Respectfully, ". B. .JoxEs
Hon T. Martersou, republican from
Lawrence, has also declined, rs his mtcn-
ton is to support seymour and Blair.
AUGUSTA, ME., 81.
Hon. Geo. ii. Peudleton arrived this n.
m. from Bangor and was met by a large
delegation of Democrats, a cayaleadc, and
two bands of music. lie was welcomed
by Mayor Williams. He addressed q
mass meeting in front of the court house
for over two hours. In the evening the
Democracy held an immense ratification
meeting at Granite Hall, which was pre-
sided over by Judge Rice. The meeting
was. addressed by Hon Geo. II Pendle-
ton, Hon. f. f. Pillsbury, of Maine, and
Mr. a. o. Brewster, Of Massachusetts.
HEa MADISON, AK, Aug. 90.
The Memphis & Little Rock Railroad
will be finished to this place, and the first
train from Memphis arrive about two o.
clock this afternoon. The whistle of the
locomotive can already be heard here,
-.. PORTLAND, Ne, Aug, 90.
There was a grand democratic demon
stration here last evening on the occasion
of the arrival of Hon Geo Ii Pendleton.
There was an immense procession with
banners, torches and transparencies and
six bands of music. Delegations came
from the neighboring towns and cities
and participated. The city hall was pack
ed and an immense crowd flied the street
in front Of the building. A national sa-
lutte was fired. Mr.. Pcndleton spoke in
the hall and also addressed Il multitude
outside Mcssrs. Brewster and Holmes,
of Boston, and other gentlemen, also ad
dressed the meeting. Great enthusiasm
prevailed. After the meeting Mr. Pen
dlcton WAS serenaded at Falmouth hotel
He leave here Monday and will speak in
Hartford on Tuesday evening lie then
goes west. ......
san FRANCISCO, Aug. %.
4 slight shock Of an earthquake was
felt to-day, in this city.
Idahoc adyiccs say that the democrats
carried the territorial elections by con.
siderable majority. The republicans elec-
ted a few local officers.
HARTFORD, CoNN., Aug. "a.
Hon. Geo. II. Pendleton arrived here
depot by a delegation of prominent cti-
zcns. a crowd had also gathered in an
ticipaton Of his arrival, and gave him
three rousing cheers rs he left the plat
form. This evening he was sercnadod at
the Allyn House, and several thousand
people assembled in the street below,
while the parlors were crowded by we'll
knOWn pcnucnncn OF lllS CltS,
After music, loud calls were made for
Pendleton, and chcerieg ensucd, where
upou Mr.. Pendcton was escorted to the
balcony aud introduced by Hon. W. W.
Eaton, the Chairman of the Connecticut
delegation at the National Convention.
When the cheering had subsidized, Mr..
Pcndleton said;
"MY FRIENDS: am very much oblig
ed to you for this very handsome atten-
ton. SO far as can take it as q COM
plimcntto myselfpersonally, | return you
my most grateful acknowledgements
Cheers. SO far as it is an evidence Of
your good feeling for the great State Of
Ohio, am certain | can speak in her
name, and also return you her thanks
SO far as you mean it as a greeting to en-,
courage the Democracy of that great State
she will answer for herself in November
Great cheering have travelled long
and far to day, and am very much wearicd
and jadcd but this music which you have
been kind enough to afford me has been
as grateful to my wearicd senses as your
cordial reception has been grateful to my
heart. Cheers. ... ..
Il will lnot detain you moment longer
shall have the honor Of addressing you
at length tomorrow, and invite you all,
Democrats and Republicans, to hear me-
| think l may promsme that if | can not
confirm the faith Of those who already
agree with me, and persuade some who
differ from me, that at least will wound
the scnsibiltics and offend the feelings
of no man Great cheering. -
After speeches from several other gen
tlemen the crowd dispersed.
HARTFORD, Aug, 25.
The campaign in Connecticut opened
with a very large and enthusiastic meet
ing in this city tonight, which was ad.
dressed by Hon, Geo, II. Pendlcton, Of
Ohio. Allyn Hall was packed and scores
ofladies were in attendance in the dress
circle. Mr.. Pendlcton's address was an
able effort,
An immense outdoor meeting was also
held and addressed by several speakers.
Mr. Pendleton appeared on the balcony
and spoke few words, to the effect that
he would 90 back to Ohio with the an.
nouncemcnt that New England is all alive
for Seymour and Blair. ...
WASHINGTON, Aug. %,
Another movement TO compromise the
Internal Revenue imbroelio was made to.
day by proposing to Mr. Rollins the ap-
pointmcnt of Comptroller lIurlburd in