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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20
THE sUpposEp PoIsoN cAsE.

From information obtained by Coroner Flavin
it appears that Robert j. Gamble, for whose arrest
warrant issued last week, on suspicion Of having
caused the death OF his wife by poison has disappeared
from his residence az Carksown Rockand County, and
not now 20 be found. The body OF Mrs Margaret Gam
BILE witch had been buried In Greenwood Cemetery,
exumed last week before reported ana the contents
OF the stomach given TO Prof Doremus FOR anay2aton
The progress made thus far by the Professor proves that
no corrosive poison had been used had there been
any Inflammation of. the bowels, certified TO by the
physicans who attended deceased woman during her
last illness 10 will be some days yet before complete
nnaIyss can be made. Tie deceased lady was wealthy
and as claimed by her brothers Murphy by anne prom
ised 10 leave them portion OF her property and made
will 10 that Since her deat ill., however IL has been
asce rtaned that by her WILL recorded In the County
Clerks office OF Rockand County, all the property she
owned was bequeathed 20 her husband. These circum.
stances IN connection with the report that Mrs Gamble
died aftor very brief illness, and buried In quiet
manner without the knowledge OF her reiatiyes
10 DO the CAUSE al oil the trouble. .IIlri1Ie.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20
TO TIFF EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE.

SIR: If you can hold 1t before and impress upon
higher class Of citizens OF NewYork city (who we
know Republicans class TO 90 10 NE pos cleo
lion ddy and rote In THE TRIBUNE which Is ithe only pa
per that do H. you will reduce the Democratic ma
jorty to 30OOoi aud then OF tho rural districts can
meet that and 10000 better aud make sure thing
OF the great State Of NewYork Having formerly been
a resident Of New-York CITY haow those most inter-
ested are tho most careless about voting Tile last elec
ton Of Henry Clay against Polk was lost In your city In
Isl and nowhere else, and you owe 1t to the country
now 70 throw vote that will Holm A. Grswod.
Governor and OF course Gen. Grant President II the last
not done although do not doubt tho election OF Grant
and Coax we cannot tell the consequence TO the coun-
try for the Rebels Of the North and South too are again
rampant
Vest Troy " Y, Aug. 7, 1853
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20
coLoREp CAMP MEETING Az FLUSHING

The camp meeting now in progress at Gut
tes Grove the Of attraction since satur
day last to very many persons both white and eolored
the former greatly outnumbering the latter. On Sunday
last 10 ia estimated that many as 1900 persons were on
the ground during the day and evening" preaching having
taken place in the morning afternoon and evening Inc
attendance far, this week. has been sn so thal Tue
meeting financial point OF view IS not yet success
although several eminent cOOred diynes have done the
best The services yesterday afternoon were conducted
by the Rev Thomas Dana OF Kingston, N " and III the
evening by the Rev william T. Butler or
Kentucky. who preached TO q largo audience
The grove at night Is lt IN rather
way, small quantities OF tar being poured here and
there on elevated beds OF green bOughs, which give
vivid glare lighting up the grove and giving pleasing
effect Good order is preserved by two OF the village
Marshals assisted by several cOlOred men specially en-
powered TO act as Marshals during the continuance or
the meeting. The tents not numerous, what lew
there are presenting rather deeayod Appearance One
them Conspicuous than the rest bears the name
Of Noahs Ark, underneath which is displayed conspcn-
ous sign informing the ookerOn that clam chowder Is
served there This TENTS wen patronzed well AS sew
eral adjoining where lager is sold and freely IN
bbed The attraction at this meeting appears TO be the
singing which done in earnest appears TO be moro
appreciated by Che prOmiscuOus audiences present than
any other Of the exercises. The meeting VIII continue
Sunday, whom some white preachers are eA-
pected to take part In the exercises
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20
Query FOR IRTSHBEM
TO THE EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE.

TO THE EDITOR OF lhE lhIDCNh'
SIR: Can you shed ray OF light by an
swerng the following question: Why Is 1t thai very
largo majority of Iishmen, and indeed considerable
portion of our foreign born citizens, vote the Democratic
ticket in view OF the fact that they claim 70 have left
their native land by reason of oppression from the arts
tocracytho same astocracy who prayed for the sue
cess Of the Democratic Rebellion aud still advocate the
cause OF the Democratic party because that party ayo
cate principles identical with thor own 10 Wit tue D
vine right OF arstocrats 10 rule pebeans or the ensaye-
ment OF one by another the denial OF when mas
drenehed Europe in blood for oenturies why do they
fee from the oppression OF tho old sod ana atherano'
aud the moment they arrive go back on themselves
and give the le 10 their former observations by uniting
with the party who declare that all men are not equal in
their natural rightsl Though Irishmau am unable
TO solyo the problem Can you DO sol Your oocdent
servant j. d.
Eeir- York, Aug. TO- 1868
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20
TO THE EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE.

SIR: In reference to Mr.. SeymOur's Is, 900 COM
missions, am inclined 20 relate little experience
VIA officer in the 146th Regiment " Y " from Sep.
tember 1892 TIL the surrender at Appomattox and hence
know whereof aihrm. Our officers united In wording
hard for the good OF the regiment and succeeded
making "a good as the best The battle Of May 1894
deprived Of all our field officers reduced the
regiment 20 mere skeleton Only three OF its original
Captains were left, aud they were. good and true
well deserving every promotion thafcOuld be given them
AS reward for their fahfulness Coy Seymour com.
mlssOned as Colonel Commissary. Captain who had
never seen the regiment and who had 6een sleeping In
the rear while we were fighting tho enemy by way OF
compliment 70 the faithful sergeans who richly deserved
promotion, he at the same time commissions 10 men
who had been pronounced too stupid 10 carry musket
aud accordingly were designated do the dirty work Of
camp; and atO 10 one man who was not only worthess
but who had been dsgraced In the for nearly
half year. All s WAS done simply because they were
good Democrats am happy 10 state that he was oDge
TO take such meme as Democrats were scarce Thanks
10 Gov Fenton this scandalous work was revoked and
those who did the lighting had the honor Mr. seymour
viii hear from the soldiers IN November They are vet
able 10 distinguish Rebel from patriot even IL The
former be Mr. Seymour AN OFPICER
Canaan, Conn, Aug. IL, 1858
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20
WHAT BEFEL THE ROCHESTER, LAWYERS.

Three young lawyers of this city were in
Buffalo on business and having leisure In the afternoon
they resolved visit the European Circus. While about
the city they spotted pickpocket and followed
by the detectives On coming 20 the ticket wagon In the
circus ground Of the three volunteered TO 90 through
the crowd purchase the tickets aud the others stood
back and waited for him to do He had barely entered
the edge OF the crowd about the ticket Office when de-
teetve seized him by the collar and Ierhed him out say
ing want yOu COlman Tor something like that was
not smart in sending you here 10 work." Our friend was
OF course greatly surprised at this treatment and asked
what il meant The detective told him that he was Dub
lin George OF New-York, and that he knew him well
Just then his friends who had stood back waiting for
tickets came up and inquired the OF the arrest
The police at once bounced upon them SAYING You are
the men looking fOr-you belong 10 the party"
ROmonsranee and protest were useless. the three gen
emen marched of 70 the station amid the jcers OF
the crowd the detectives putting the airs OF conquer
Ors who had performed some great exploit II took but
few minutes al the station TO identify the persons mr.
rested as respectable citizens OF Rochester The very
smart detectives we're somewhat chOpfalen, and made
prOfuse apologies aud Insisted that tho released persons
should 10 TO the circus at their expense. -,
80. Rochester Union, 18TH.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20
JUSTICE TO WEsrERY BEPUBLIcAES.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE.
SIR: AS a New-England Republican,, | have
gathered from my newspaper Teading-and chiefly from
THE TRIBUNE-that the whole West IS unsound on tue
question OF national honesty. aud myself, now, away
In the south OF Missouri on business an
within a days walk OF the Indian ReseryatloDs, aud
and heard that subject, aIu nope you WIN honUr
TO whom honor Is due" have seen the most popular
aud ftyOro Member Of Congress from ts lNth Missouri
District, tho Hon. j. j. Grayey, promptly and almost
unanimously rejected by nnl Convention for other
reason IN the world than that he voted 10 tax interest
upnn the national bonds nnd favored paying the prnc
PAL OF the SOS IN greenbaCks aud this, too, when niue
tcnths the delegates under To vote Tor
his nomination The instructions had been given before
his position known to his constituents was M
Springfield the 9Th inst. when Mr. GraYey appealed
a meeting OF the people. and ably defended bis
vote aud position upon that Issue and heard grey,
headed gentlcmauCOl GImOre--nake as eloquent and
learned argument I'm reply as has been made by any
saw with sort OF awe, tho brOuzed faces OF several
buudrtd frontier man eagerly follow the facts and
ments Of both gentlemen. 1 literally sac them decide
with Col Gilmore for Tgh against interest fOr honesty
against present GAIN expressive their frank,
manly faces You can depend upon this people. There
are am told only two bOudhOlders In all tins ~ IN DIS
trict--one a Republican and one a DcnOcrat-but nfn
assured ana believe that 5000 majority OF the popular
vote would be cast against the inteIesttaNing ana green
bach paying rascaty any time that issue ~ presented
IL did soul good TO hear speech on this subject IN
which spirit OF nc contract and oil such double meaning
and coardy expressions frankly expressed by the
hOnest words co and god they were by Col Gilmore
Carthage, TO-, Aug 10, 1868 NAToR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20
REPAYING BROADWAY IN THE EASTERN DIS
TRICT, BROOKLYN.

Broadway, formerly DivisiOn-ave., the sepa-
rating line between the Eastern and Western Districts.
has for long time permitted to remain in an unn-
ished condition for the want OF regarding ana repayiHg
much the injury OF the business OF the street ana 70
the great inconvenience OF the travelling public AT the
last regular meeting Of the Common Council the contract
for regarding and Tepaying was awarded 10 Mgssr fa
an McCloskey but IN consequence OF some difficulty WIN
the Street Commissioners the contractors are unable 10
proceed with the work Yesterday special meeting OF
the Board OF Aldermen was held. AT which Alderman
Armded presented petition signed by Messrs Edmund
briggs, George G. Bennett and other large
prOpcrtv.hOlders on Broadway and South seventh
A. asking 10 be allowed 20 regrade and re.
pave that street them selves az their own cost PROVIDED
The Common Council should pledge itself TO join them IN
procuring from the next Legislature the passage OF
TO reimburse them half the expense by throwing u
on district OF assessment beyond the line on tha street.
os s contemplated by the existing law The desire was
To commence thus regarding aud repayng at t1rstst,
and 80 up the far the owners OF the lots all
Joining would be wiling TO cooperate In paying their
share the expense The present unpayed condition OF
the street great damage 20 tho business men on the
line and the prospect that II the matter was left In
tile hands Of the Board 10 take the usual course the I'M
prOvcment would not he completed this year. On mo
ton Of AID ArInfeld the matter referred to the Law
Committee IN order that report cOud be nauc anu the
work carried out during the present season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20
DETAILS OF THE INDIAN oUTRAGEs.

ST.. LOUIS. Aug. 10-Advces from Kansas
represent that the Indians have left the Solomon River
Valley, and that quiet has been restored Most OF tie
settlers who have been driven away returning 20
their homes AdjutantGe McAfee reports eight per
dead aud buried three missing and five wounded.
This probably less than half the actual number VI cas-
uaes At least 20 persons have been killed. Gen. 6uly
reports that the twOaughters OF Aaron Bell have been
recovered from the savages About 200 settlers left
destitute having been stripped OF provisions clothing
bedding and everything else that the Indians could carry
away or destroy. Appeals have been made TO the citi
IONS OF LeavenwOrb and OF other places for aid in be-
half OF the sufferers An Omaha dispatch says that the
Chief Quartermaster Of the Department OF the Platte
has received orders for the immediate construction Of
extensive military barracks on the Government keserva
ton, three miles north OF the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20
cor. sETMoUFs MIsREpRESENrArIoXS.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE.
SIR 1t seems to me that more notice ought
TO be taken OF the miscellaneous OF Gov. Seymour I'm
his letter accepting the nomination for the Presidency
be says FIRST It's acts COng since the adjournment
OF the Convention show alarm lest change ofpotca
power viii give 10 the people clear statement OF what
has been done wlht the money drawn from llem uullnS
the past eight years" Now, the Democracy have Dee
present Secretary OF the Treasury has been their ympa
hizur friend for tie past three years. n there any
desire on their part 20 have a clear statenent' why
when action would produce the desired
result But that would not suit this political Jesuit
An the statements already IN PRINT, by Oihcla!
authority why does not Mr. Seymour take these up aud
with his tine ahe staesmanship show hls dear iilehds
what has been done with the money ~ ..t.. 80.
Again he says: MANY OF tue ahest leaders ana Jour
mails of the Republican party have openly depOled Tue
Violence of Congressional action, and ts tendency tOEeep
mn dscord IN our country" What violence does ne meant
Tho impeaclnent OF Andrew Johnson or the admission
of tho Representatives Of the seven reeonStced states
In Congressi Again. he says: Many Repuhlleans aye
heretofore cung to their party who have rgreed the
extrcmes OF violence 10 which 10 has nun why uODt
Mr. Seymour give the Of these leaders and 81 hose
Republican Journalist II such exist why not name themi
WHY This dealing Obscurcy Win paln nidUets
OF fact IL such exist IL only be accounted Tor on to
ground that such leaders and no such jour
nails II sns the political Jesuit, and puts seeming
fairness on his suggestions Is this the Christian gentle
man and able statesman Wanted by hts partyt o. T. q
BrO0kiypi, n. T., Aug. II, 1868. -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20

ont tbe-e WIZ barely one Ablism ballot IN tne nat l
wuz Biders But we were neer enun yi,nle If con-
VIC pernose 10 keep go The process ~ slihPle 0Ul
ssts merely in shootin all who differ Win US Au' ""
hev peece al hOme. The reduclyshen nv
the tan on whisky inclined many NV our SOses %
Repubnkinsm bat headed this OF py rS ali tnSctbcr
The SorRern rapers assertn that Bares letter don't lon.
reyooosien is hurtn us some G S1saize Yester.
day a entire regiment in the Confedrt erys re o
lied as SeynOre and Bare Cluo- TSaiIo Tnls dars
eZ dOorin the war, and yOosla INC '
aud SIGH. II aids us wonderny, Y N,sRY p NJ
IT. 'bi"-- CNich IA pOstnaster)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20
CHOOSING ELECTORS.

The nroposed plan of choosing Presldental
electors by lie Legislatures Is neither neT pG 9s1 er
$500 .LarJ"ned IN later and South Carolina not
at atGa cemmCnweal,r 70 inT t6G Bemd sT
,. Tho Cos,itutiop declares in Article second sec
ton one thai each state shall appoint N Tg ls
onhsr ~ electors thus leaving the matter entirety 10
the state egatTes The e, pe@Gcrs tRSTe on either 6
of liz Gronnds named Further than that, we may re
tort upon them their own fay9re arSeR1s a he d
clded by each state for ITSELF and without interference
O'u0V ~ '"' ~ ALBANY Eve. Jour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20
THE TURF

THE INAUGURATION or THE RUNNING MEETING
AT NARRAGANsETr PARK.
The "Grand Inauguration Running Meeting
of the Narraganset Park Association OF Providence L.
begins on the 2h iBst and IS TO continue three days
The meeting opens with threequarter mile race Tor
twOyearods the second race handicap for 5000 tho
third is the Providence Stakes for threeyearods; the
fourth ana last n lash OF one mile The second day the
races are u miles for all ages for premium OF $Oi the
Rhode Island Cup Race ~ miles; a premium race TOT
Opo two mile heats On the last day there Is the Con
ISOLATION Purse" OF $780, two niles the Narrngansett
stake for ceyearOlds, two miles; the q 500 premium
race for all ages, mile heats; ana the 5equel
stake" for twoyearolds 500 each and $500 added The
list OF entries for these races axe long ana lhcude many
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20
TO THE EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE.

SIR:-Gen. Grant is Jackson Democrat and
so AN !. lie can stamp his foot on Wade Hampton as
Jackson did Calhoun. As tongue makes wise head
The hand that writes this voted for Gen. Jackson at his
last term. Now the Heros ashes In the grave would be
ashamed OF the party that call themselves Democrats
No trhng with mems souls that have laid down their
lives for Us! THos. y. CLARKE.
Ret Bank Monmouth Col,ntv " j., Aug. /, 1868 ...
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20
MURDER AT SEA.

FORTRESS MONROE, Aug. 19.-The body Of
Can't Adam Dennis, who commanded the small schooner
the Belle Varney, was picked up Thursday IN the
Ch0wan River. near COlerame, ". o. His throat had
been cut from to The captain had been trader
between Norfolk and the ChOwan River. He cleared his
vessel from Norfolk Wednesday last with an assorted
goods which he intended 70 exchange Tor produce
sailed be was accompanied by young man about 10
years Of age who subsequently quit the vessel at Eliza
beth CITY. strange man, namo unknown WAS shipped
al that place aud suspicion points 20 him az the
derer The schooner was found in Wicbicon Creek.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20
ORR sEA.sHORE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MAY.
1rnnM nIR sERcIAL- CORRRsPONOEhTl


CAPE ISLAND, Aug. 15.-This present season
ba been so far one of most successful on record ana
had not been for countless hordes Of musketoes when
made their appearance some weeks ago and when nave
not vet entirely disappeared It would have been most
ENJOYABLE The success OF the season Is dc IN etea!
msesnre 10 the enterprise Of railroad and steamoohI
companies as well the high reputation OF our h9Ns
Reside the usual mUnOtOnOus routine OF hops anu Ddis
the visitors have this year been favored with successor
of interesting entertain nents. MI Robert Craig has
given two OF his representations OF various p ,Gjs
Characters and q portion Of CarncfosS DISio .
Philadelphia troupe of minstrcls has raped a
rich harvest from a series OF performances.
Tonight there Is to be a grand 6qi muSqne a.
the Sea-Breeze House The beach here changes EHrg
wear hut II always remains safe and convenient VIII
we hear OF accidental drowning at other paee we
permitted 20 record that UP 10 the present date nVs
Of tile kind has occurred here Cape Island y an o inyo
poroted city and under excellent muihclpal cOnlgl
Rowdyism Is unknown. Although there arc IegGlaIry
established gambling places, yet nothing OF NoleAt
character has resulted with the single exception OF a
robbery on the highway Of small amount or money
The place has six churches, all well sustained alhough
necessarily perhaps they mako appeals al h0uSedm 10
lie visitors each Sabbath day. We have been favored
with sermons frou Bishop Odephemer, Dr. strykcr u
philadelphia. Dr. Newton ir and the Rev MT Cormtt OF
New-YoT The stated preachers here, howeyer-Mes'
Hewitt Hyde, and Lcggett-aro not easily eWlaSseu ~
their Metropolitan brethren, .....
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20

I.a a. a. "a. s,b 9th 7,h s,b 9th Total
&t,i9.o..... : 3 = Z 3 g
Hone iun.Fersuou McDoaald oui 90 bn's.-A.49ds Isl
Active H. Total hts-Atantc 81; Active no. Foul bound
eatches-Nf, W Kelley catches stdkssw. Kelley l.
Double Pays-PtaTcs Kepnsy. and start UmpreAr Emeaiof
5fe Excelsior ofBDoklyn Seoe-Messr Monk aud Ilsoek
Time Of gsme, l!S5
To-day the Atlantcs and KeystOnes play at
che Union ground, Wllliamsburgh The PAadelphians
will arrive In New-York this morning.
The Athletic and CapitOine Clubs play to-
day at tho CapltOllue grounds, Bedford
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20

OF the pirate Semnes while they continually harp
ing upon the mistakes OF Generals in the held the
incapacy OF statesmen in council and even strive
10 prove that Grant soldier, Let them deslst
RON fradncng the best the country II they wish
ms 10 forget the greatest villains. J. W..
Netr- York, Aug. a. 1858.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20
TO THE EDITOR OF rHE TRIBUNE.

SIR The magnanimity of tho Copperheads
journals TO the North to forget the little eccentrctes OF
their friends the Rebels during the war; the bucheres
tho aE9GlQl ylaaies Of pL Blackburn. and the deeds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20
TENNESSEE TEACHERS CONVENTION.

NASHVILLE, Aug. 19.-The session of the
Teachers Convention today devoted to the Amer
can Normal School Association number OF interesting
topics were discussed and speeches made py aessrs
White Gregory, aud Van BoRelen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20
TO THE EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE.

SIR: There is more practical good sense in
the Inspectors OF Election than In dozen speeches It
has the gst OF the matter VIII you state II there Ia
Republican in this city where campaign documents
can be had or scent A GRANT AND COLLAR VOTER.
Hetc- IoFE, Aug. IT. 1868.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20
BASE-BALh
ATLANTIC VS.. ACTIVE

The game played yesterday between these
Clubs is scarcely worth recording. The Aetives made
Wreichcd work from the second inning out, growing
worse as the game grew Older IL would be impossible
10 chronicle half the made during the progress OF
the game their side The table printed below tells tho
story fully desired. ADDED TO the customary table IL
a column headed b.. Which indicates times first base
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-20
MANUFACTURERS TAXES.

The amount of tax paid into the Office Of The
Assessor Of the Third Collection District OF Brooklyn Tor
the eleven months ending March 81 last, Is S45I4 Co.
being about per cent of the total value OF the goods
taxed Among the largest returns observable In the list
fhnf nfla Ufu re