Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-08-05

| the erection of a monument to the memo
| ry OF General Nathaniel Lyon. The anni-
versary of the battle of Wilson's Creek, at
which General Lyon was killed, will be
celebrated on the 10th inst.
The Democratic State Convention will
| meet here tomorrow.
ins m o Y KiiedEeY fgFEN E7r1
Il tFt i Va ,PrrrsBURe, Aug. A..
A man named Barney Tonner was ran
| over and killed yesterday, near Mansfield.
on the Panhandle railroad. 20 ~
River and weather 'eo.4
PITTsRuRGH, Aug. Moon.
River eight feet and falling. Weather
/ cloudy. Mercury 30 degrees. 27s -
Another Competition Drill.
LuU1d CG3H BosToN, Aug. A.
| Capt. Finan, of the Montgomery Guards,
| has challenged the New York Webster
Guards to second drill for the champion
flag, to take place within three months, at
some intermediates point between New
York and Boston, the judges to be chosen
from regiment with which either COM
pany is connected and parties whose fam
lily, ties will not prejudice the decision.
Capt. Fiflan also published communica-
ton. addressed to Major Egan, criticising
and denying many statements of the latter
in his card relating to the recent competi7
ton drill, of which he was the referee.
Perished.
10 9Hd iiHl ROCHESTER,, N.Y.,,zAug. 4. /
lssAsdwelling' g'houseinsWalnut Street. own
ed and occupied by Tobias Haman, was
destroyed by fire, and a son of Mr.. Haman,
aged six, perished.
JB1 Fire.
ss~g,sETTEss PHILADELPHn, Augs4.s
The cotton mill of John Brown & Sons,
in this city, was totally destroyed by fire
this morning, with the machinery, &c.
Loss $1l5,000; insured for $45,000.
la Commercial Convention
l-xBooE5 ,atrE GIss I RoRTLANDs Aug. A.
The International Commercial Conven-
ton met in Portland to-day. Delegates
were present from all parts of the United
| States and Canada Provinces Judge
Neal was chosen temporary chairman. The
committee on Credentials reported that 205
Delegates had already arrived and many
more were expected. They recommended
Hon. Samuel Merrill, Coy. of Iowa, for
President, with long lists of Vice -Presi-
dents and six Secretaries from various parts
of the country. A committee was appoint-
ed to wait on Gov. Merrill, who appeared
and assumed che Chair with brief remarks.
| A committee of 13 was appointed on Order
of Business and the Convection adjourned
until the afternoon.
Died.
Boston, Aug. a.
Jno. Wilson, a well known master prin-
ter, died yesterday. A dispatch from Ports
mouth announces the death of Charles w.
Brewster, Editor, and proprietor of. the
New Hampshire JbarnaI ! IL
II ResoIutioHs Of Respect.
~ ~ Il Z New Y DIRK, Julyi4.
The Common Council has adopted a
resolution of respect to the memory OF
General Halpine, and resolutions to attend
the funeral in sbody.E FgE -
SeymOur's Letter.
NEW YORK, Aug. 4.
The official letter of acceptance of the
Democratic nomination for President, by
Horatio Seymour, will be made public to-
| morrow afternoon.
gz-~zEz Wool Exposition. -rr-r7
- A---sf .--'@ - :" CHICAGO, August 4.
The opening exercises of the exposition
of the }Woolen Manufacturers Associa-
tion of the Northwest, occurred this fore
noon.
A large audience assembled in the exhi-
bition rooms on Randolph street, and after
music by the Light Guard band.the opening
address was delivered by Goy,0glesby, fol-
lowed by a welcoming address by Mayor
Rice, and speech on manufacturing in
dustry by Hon. S. S. Hooper; also, brief
addresses by Ed. Ward, President of the
Woolen Manufacturers Association. and
Herman Raster,s editor of the Staats Zeit-
ttng. IS - -
The proceedings were very interesting.
At half-past twelve the members of the
Association visited the Board of Trade by
invitation. D.. At three o'clock they will visit
the Union Stock Yards, and at make an
eXcursi on to the crib.
Chinese Embassy
% NAUBURNs NEW YORK, August A.
A grand assembly at the depot this after
noon to witness the arrival of the Chinese
embassy. The members proceeded imme-
diately in carriages 90 the residence of Mr..
Seward. Tomorrow morning the en-
bassy visit the prison. In the afternoon
they go to the farm of A. SJDunniug, to
witness an exhibition of mowers and reap
ers. On Thursday they go to Yello&
Brook topartake of the hospitalities OF E.
L. Martin. The distinguished visitors will
remain in town until Friday, and go from
here to Niagara FaHs.T 8a ~ 2 B,
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