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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-10-05
NEW.HAMPSHIRE LIBERALS.

THE PosTMAsTERS AND 1.-THE TRIBUNE "--HOw
THE LIBERALS ARE TREATED BY GRANT
REPUBLICANS.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR The article in the last issue of THE
WEEKLY TRIBUNE concerning a circular which had
been forwarded to the various postmasters in New
HAMPSHIRE, calling for a list OF subscribers to THE
TRIBUNE prompted TO inquire II such circular had
been received at this Office told it and that L.
d. Peaslee the Postmaster, complied with the request
contained in the circular and that The NetcYOrk Times
had been regularly received this Office for FREQ dstr
hutton among the readers OF THE TRIBUNE.
Greeley stock good in this vicinity, and 0ConOr has
but few supporters Many who supported Grant IN 1868
now express their determination TO vote for Uncle
Horace" and the converts 10 the Liberal move
meut ia the former President OF the Grant Club. Sew
era weeks ago considerable excitement was manifested
by the Grant Republicans, and because Greeley and
Brown flag had been hung TO the breeze by VIM Bart
lett Samuel Webster and Horace Calef nauy and bitter
were The denunciaons OF the flag by the rabd Of
tnem Some who profess TO be great lovers OF their
countrys emblem pointed at 10 with sc0rn and snarled,
"Tnke down that Dolly Warden rag"
Never las little act caused so much excitement in
this town did the unfurng OF this ag and tue Lib
erals were not much surprised a recent morning To
lind the flag tramped in the dust, and the rope de-
strOyed.
new line was procured and the flag IA again floating,
every star shining with brighter user and every stripe
rendered enOd dearer the hearts of Its supporters,
who will proclaim Mr.. Moore Chairman Of the Grant
Republican State Committee, In November, that some
thing than The NeU York Times Is needed 10 carry
Kingston for Grant. LIBERAL.
Kingston, " H., sept. 80 1872.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-10-05

Notwithstanding the assertions of the Grant
organsto the contrary the Liberal journals unani
mousy encouraged and delighted by the success oMr
Greeley's recent trip The BrookIy Times alludes TO
the experiment of allowing candidate TO appear before
the people 70 the charges aud ISLANDERS against
tainy be fatal TO any man not thoroughly fortified by
correct principles land great abilities. IL thinks Mr.
Greeley has stood the test and has created deep,
abiding and firm feeling in the hearts OF the people
that he thoroughly trustworthy for the high office Tor
which he Is candidate; that he is unimpeacbably
honest patriotic, unseish firm. judcOus, aud IN every
way capable that the political doctrines he proposes 10
carry out in OF his election eminehtly SOUND,
and Will tend 10 promote the peace happiness, and pros
perity of all sections Of the country"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-10-05

VEST VIRGINIA
WISCONSIN,.
EXPLANATORY NOTES.

In all cases where the vote OF 1850 for President Is
given the combined votes OF Bell, Breckenridge and
Douglas cassed together under the head OF Demo-
cratic other the votes thrown for thirdpary
candidates are disregarded.
ArkaaSds.-This State has population OF nearly
100000, and voting population OF at least $1,000 The
present Governor by his own arbitrary decision. with
out warrant Of law, depriyes large number OF white
men of the right OF suffrage further attempt will no
made to carry the State for Grant by frauds be
compsbed under the Infamous registration and election
laws.
California-The vote OF this State for President in
1890 was Lincoln, So173; Douglas. $780, Breckenridge
s4s34; Bell 6s7. In 1861 there three candidates
for Governor, Stanford Rep who received 5000; Me.
Connen, States Rights Dem, who received 34,;5O and
CONFESS, UnOn Dem, who received 80 ga
Connectieut-In 1872, Gillette, Temperance candidate
received l64 votes, aud Harrison LABOR fOruI $50.
FloridaThe population OF Florida about 1900, and
the whites outnumber the blacks about 500.
Louis,dna.-The population OF Louisiana is almost
equally composed of whites and blacks, the Of
1870 showing $4,000 the former and S6 o the latter
Massaehusetls-In 1859, Chamberlain, LABOR Reform.
had 1857 votes in 1910. Phillips, Labor Reform and
Temperance, 1915 votes. aud in 1871. Chamberlain
Labor Reform, G,sis, and Phnan. Temperance, G.59&
Aissouri.--Iu 1870 h. Gratz Brown. republican
supported by the Democrats and Liberal Republicans "a
independent candidate favorable ~ tae repeal Of the
DISTINGUISHING laws
Herada-The Republican candidate for Governor in
1870 failed receive the full support OF his party The
vote for II other State officers chosen at the same cleo
ton shows an average Democratic majority OF g.
Nesc-HaBp shire--Labor Reform aud Temperance tick
cts were run both in 1871 and lSl2 receiving together
about 1000 votes.
Netc-Jersey.The Democratic defeat in 1870 was owing
10 bad nominations for Congressman, aud IN 1871 the
Democratic majority increased by the unpopu-
larty OF Cornelius Walsh. the Republican candidate
Setc- YOrk.An "Antl-Dram Shop" candidate for Score
tary of State received 1870 votes IN 1871.
OAio-The Democratic candidate for Governor In 1863
was c. l.. gham, who was at that time living out
OF the State, having been expelled therefrom by Gen
Burnside for his bitter hostility TO the war Prohio
candidate for Governor received os4 votes IN lSi
Pe,nsylsdRiaThe Temperance candidate for Auditor
General received S,ls6 votes In ISL
TerqsThe vote OF 1871 as given above includes the
counties thrown ont by Gov, Davis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-10-05
VIEWS OF AN AGED CoLoRED MINISTER.

A FEW WORDS OF ADVICE TO HIS BRETHREN
GREELEY, NOT GRANT, THEIR LIFELONG
FRIEND.
TO the Editor Of The Trt6une.
SIR: Four millions of colored people who,
ten years ago. slaves, possess the balance OF
power OF the most powerful nations OF the earth
Among this people, rather among their fathers, 1
spent the early years OF my ministry IN louisiana Mis-
sissppi, and Alabama. In their bondage sympathized
with Them suffered with them, and now, IN the mar
velous liberty which they enjoy want to rejoice. In
their midnight meetings. years ago, used to exhort
their fathers to do right look God to watch and
wait. In the main they did so, and deyerance came
In the political before this people would II
could reach their ears urge them to uphold the right
the cause Of Peace Amnesty Honesty. and Justice
Gen. Grant did not emancipae the cClorcd people, nor
did any OF great men. God emaDcipated them. |
would not detract from Gen. Grants fame. He has an
inpershaDle place In American history. He has been
elected 10 the highest office In the nation. He has had
honor power and enough OF prosperity TO content any
man. Why should his claims forever override those Of
Others who are equally able and better qualified
statesmen
For about twenty five years have been acquainted
with Horace Greeley. and | recognize In him man OF
honesty, nrmDess, and OF administrative ability. For
thirty years he has been advocating with unwayering
steadness freedom everywhere and especially freedom
to the colorcd man. No need fear that ne Will
change his principles The Bible that we should
forget old friend nor our fathers friend. Why,
them should this veteran in the cause of liberty, and
friend Of the black at all times, be passed by
for one who voted the proSyery ticket long there
was such ticket to vote II is Inference 10 he noted
Let the black at the South cultivate peace with all
men, and especially with their white neghbors But let
them have the privilege OF managing their affairs
There Is need 10 Import from places thousands OF
miles distant Government agents who under the pretext
amazing their affairs, fleece them OF their earnings
Let have home goyernment-Gods own pan-for
every country: for Ireland as well as for tho South
Foreign rule has been curse to every land since the
days OF Nmrod and ever win be.
Her- York, Sept 25 1871 DANIEL DE WINNIE.
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THE POsTMAsTERS AND 1.-THE TRIBUNE "--HOw
THE LIBERALS ARE TREATED BY GRANT
REPUBLICANS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-10-05

A FEW WORDS OF ADVICE TO HIS BRETHREN
GREELEY, NOT GRANT, THEIR LIFELONG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-10-05

The Court of Common Pleas will sit at Pat
erson n L for naturalization business, from 10 10
every day except sunday, iroGi Oct "a 10 OCT 81
inclusive.
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A straight-out Democratic Convention to

bUalght-out Democratic CONVENTION, 10
nominate electoral ticket for OHIO, held Cleye
land Wednesday, but, the attendance being small &c
was deemed advisable 10 delay Nominations Gen.
Joseph III. Gegcr appointed Special Committee TO
call convention for that purpose 70 meet there tho
nth inst,
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THE POLITICAL CONTESTS OF A DOZEN
YEARS.

VOTES or THE SEVERAL STATES SINCE TIE
DOWNFALL or THE OLD DEMOCRATIC PARTY
"A RECORD OF POLITICAL CHANGES IN LIE
PAST FOREDODING SIMILAR CHANGES IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-10-05
AN ELECTION REGISTER.
THE ELECTORAL VOTE.


Having received several inquiries as TO the
representation Of various States In tho Electoral College,
we republish the following table:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-07
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.

suSKEN BOAR Is reported In the canal, on the
Seneca level, causing delay In the arrival OF
boats.
Tue GRAIN MARKEr.-Messrs. Hartley 4 Bro.
received Yesterday, per canal 1900 bushels OF
wheat, which sold at tl.9O.
MbHHts. GOHDEs IT,, FORSYTH and Schater have
been appointed q committee from the Potomac
Boat Club to arrange for grand haD this winter.
THE RivER.-Arrived, schooners Oriel, from
Boston, with furniture for District merchants;
Emily, from Norfolk, with 10000 feet Of yellow
pine lumber for J. a J. +. LIbbey; Margaret Ella,
from Alexandria, with 300 bushels Of wheat to
Hartley 4 Bro Cleared, steamer Express, for
Baltimore, with general merchandise.
CATTLE MAREET.-At Drovers' Rest, yesterday,
GOO head Of cattle wfre offered; 42l were sold to
butchers at prices hnglng from to cents per
H. 10 sent 10 Baltimore, and 80 left over; 30
sheen were Up and all sold to butchers for S0f6L
cents; is cows and calves sold from t23 to go
No concentrations.
CANAL DEMONSTRATING the week ending
Saturday, November 80, eighty-sN boats cleared
from Cumberland on the canal, carrying 9,'lO,OlO
Of coal. The receipts for the same time were
from umberland, %, s9I.le; Georgetown, ,232 49,
WtlIlamspOrt, fG59.48; Hancock, f93.O6-tOta,
t5,IIO.Sl The canal Is now entirely open for
navigation.
NAVIGATION between this city and Alexandria,
on the canal, Is now interrupted by the sinking OF
a boat, belonging to the Consolidation Company,
TWENTY-FIVE miles above Georgetown. In response
to a letter President Gorham says that he VIII
keen water In the canal and run his ice-breakcrs
as long as possible. The WORK Of repairing the
Alexandria canal Is still in progress, and u was
reported yesterday that water would be let on
to-day.
Tue IMPROVEMENTS In this city are making
randi progress First street will soon he finished
with wool pavement from High to Fayettc
street four squares Of which are already COM
pleted Second street will he temporarily paved
with plank near High street, upon which the
track Of the Union railroad Will he At once lald.
West street Is being paved with the Phillips
pavement and II the weather continues good will
hc finished this week from the r-street bridge TO
Washington street. Bridge street, from High to
Potomac, has been laid with plank for the winter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-07

Yesterday morning, as the 1910 express train
OF the Baltimore anil ohio Railroad Company
neared Hanover station, the engineer discovered
woman walking toward II on the down track.
When within very short distance Of the engine
she deliberately crossed over and stood In the
centre Of the track on which the train was run
ming. lie at once gave the danger Hingal, aud
attempted to stop the train, hut II could not he
done In time, and In a few seconds the engine
struck her, throwing her to the side Of the road.
The train was stopped u few seconds later, and
on reaching the spot where she lay 1t was dlsCOy-
cred that she was dead. The body was horribly
mangled, the head cut, ribs brOken besides many
other wounds on different parts Of the person.
The body was at once placed on the train aud
taken to Baltimore, where II was placed In the
dead-hOuse at Mount Clare. All possible means
TO identify her were used but without avail, al
though some thought that she reseulhled All In
sane woman named Chambers, who resides near
the Relay House, and who has frequently walked
upon the tracks. Deceased was mdlle-aged,
very poorly clad, AMI had In her pocket an old
pipe and about fifteen cents In money, II no one
calls 10 claim the body It will he buried ut the
expense Of the COMPANY
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-07
ANIUSENTENTS.


The accoun, rendered Of Manager savllles
fortunes for the past week must he satisfactory
To him "a TO the public. A company 40 talented
and practlCed, separately and In unison, as TO
present foreign drama, with altogether foreign
interest, although well written and most inter
ostlng In Itself, night after night with undated
effort and undlminshed success In pleasing
effects, must possess the rare combinations and
deserve all the good things which have been said
Of them. Dr. johnson, or somebody like him,
once said: "1hat which has pleased long and
pleased many must possess a full degree OF
merit This company has realized general sue
cess In the two most admirably presented plays
which have attracted so many Of our citizens the
two past weeks. In each play peculiar pleasure
Is Afforded an audience In the fact that each actor
and actress seems elected for the role each as
sumes on account Of especial fitness, and seems
to perform the part better than any one else
could do.
LESTER wALLAcE.
That elegant seton Of a thespanly royal house,
Lester Wallack, will make his nrst appearance
on Washington stage on Monday night, and all
who appreciate theatrical gifts and entertain
mcnts Ot the highest order will welcome him In
his fayOrte characters during the week Pos
sessing the noble and beautiful physique and the
genuine Intellectual dover which have marked
his whole family, and a family Of distinguished
origin, Lester WallAGk has won fame as one Of
the most gifted and uneNCeptlOnably effective
actors on the American stage, and as the success
ful author Of several wen known dramas, In
which his own various talents arc admirably eN-
hibited. Fdriis priHceps In both branches Ot ar
tistic effort, he has exeTted no efforts without
signal success, and In a golden Cllmactric Of n
spOtless fame and Of ripest talents, he comes TO
Ms, according pleasure long desired. His nrst
appearance on Monday night will be In his own
drama Of Central PARK
This afternoon and evening the FIfh Avenue
company will perform ARTICLE ~" for the las
time In this engagement, and their many admir-
ers must wish them thereafter not good bye, hut
an rerofr
Trt,. 7rt..a0r,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-07

shall Horses be Purchased for tho Depart
meut,

meut.
The regular meeting Of the Board Of Fire Com
mlssiOuers was held at their rooms last night the
president, s. s. Baker, In the chair. All the
members present except Mr.. Wallace.
The report Of the chief engineer was presented
and ordered TO be tiled. with II he submitted a
number Of bills for the incidental and contingent
expenses Of the department, amounting In the
aggregate to nearly 5000. The bills cover q
period OF several months, and were referred to
the appropriate committee.
communication was received from the Board
Of Public Works, requesting the fire commits
sioncrs to have certain telegraph poles removed,
~ they interferred with the improvements Of the
streets. Referred TO the superintendent Of tele-
graph.
now available to purchase horses, stating that
three Of the animals hal recently died. lie
thought that the hoard should take measures at
once to supply their place.
Mr.. Baker said he had no doubt Of the right Of
the commissioners TO purchase the horses, hut
he doubted the prOprlety Just at this time.
Mr.. MCDeylu said the duty Of the bOarl was
to protect the Interests OF the people Of the Dis
trct, and IN order to do that II was necessary to
purchase horses.
4 very lengthy discussion followed on the
subject, each OF the members expressing his
Views; when, on motion Of Mr. Booker, II was
agreed that the committee on horses and the
chief engineer call upon the Governor AMI eN-
plain TO him fully the condition Of the horses now
In service and obtain his advice as to the atylsa-
billty Of purchasing new ones.
Mr.. Bayley, from the committee On buildings
reported that the committee had carefully con-
sidered the claim Of Mr.. II. X. Searle, architect,
and consulted with Messrs. Adolf Ciuss and J..
Frazer ~ to the propriety Of the position as
sumed by Mr.. SeaTle, and both Of the gentlemen
agreed with him that the bill was Just and proper
The committee therefore recommended the pay
ment Of the bill. The report was cOncurre1 In.
Mr. Booker offered q resolution directing the
chief and assistant chief engineer TO confer with
the water registrar In reference to the removal
Oi certain lre-plugs In Georgetown and not re-
placing them. Adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Baylcy, the secretary was au-
thOrizcd TO purchase such cOnvcnicnCes as were
necessary for keeping the papers aud records Of
his once; after which the board adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-07

The sales Of cattle at Ciarks hog-pens Thurs
day were Il5 swine, at g. cents,
Gov. Cooke has removed Il. II. JOrtlOn from
the position Of commissioner Of the county
schools from the FINN district.
Mr.. Benjamin Needs late auditor Of the Board
Of Public Works, will visit Florida for the benefit
OF his health.
Al a meeting Of Officers n the stanton Guards,
held at the Columbian law building, Captain
Marshall was elected major, to succeed Major
Bland
The Southern express, on the Alexandra and
Fredericksburg railroad, leaves the SNth-street
aepot at 1888 p. M; twenty minutes sooner than
the old schedule time.
Holmes n. Oniey, Of the Navy Department, as
serts that he did catch three shad the day before
yesterday In his bath, and II they had lived until
next spring they may have weighed three pounds
II. Dwight Smith, Of Arlington, Va, dscOy-
cred mineral mine on his farm while surveying
his estate on Thanksgiving day. lie has gone to
New York with a specimen Of the mineral for the
purpose Of having II tested.
The engineers ONCE OF the BOarl Of Public
Works has Just completed two maps, prepared
under the direction Of Mr.. FOrsyth, showing at q
glance the sewerage system In Washington and
Georgetown, and also the street payements COM
plcted.
/. The Mount Pleasant Glee Club gave a delightful
hop In the village schOOl-hOuse last Thursday
evening. The ladies' Of the nelghhorhOOd added
the charm Of their presence to the festive scene,
and were active N promoting the happiness OF
all present. The music was splendid, and 1ne
supper also contributed to the complete success
Of the evening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-07

The Maryland Republican Association met last
night at Clarkes hail. Captain II. 7. Brian In the
chair, and Z. u. Davis secretary.
The treasurer submitted a report concerning
the receipts and expenses OF the public meeting
held at Odd Fellows hall previous to the cleo
ton, showing an unpaid balance Of $3.50.
Mr.. Gibson, treasurer, reported that his re-
Ceipts on behalf Of the campaign fund were $50
and the expenses fi9ii7, showing an excess Of
kS.IT.
An amendment was offered to the constitution
appointing a committee Of two on transportation;
which was laid over.
Mr.. Davis moved that committee Of three lie
appointed to make arrangements for the assOCla-
tiOn to take part In the inaugural ceremonies
and invite distinguished Marylanders to Join
with them on that occasion. Adopted.
Messrs. Davis, Hickman and Rigby were APP
pointed as the committee, amt the association
adjourned.
MICHIGAN,
The Michigan Republican State Association
met last night, at O'Clock, at Clarkes hall; W.
u. Barton, president, In the chair, and J. d Ter
rill, secretary.
Mr.. Mack, from the committee on Constitu-
ton, asked for further time; which was granted
On motion Of Mr.. Moses, II was decided TO give
one socahle this winter, To take place At Masonic
Temple about the middle Of January next.
After the transaction Of other routine business
the association adjourned,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-07

In tile House, yesterday, Mr.. Savage, Of Wis
COnsln, had road at the clerks desk a Telegram
published In the morning papers giving an &c.
count Of railroad accident near PittaburV. re.
suting In the death, among Others, Of W. W.
DantI wife and child. Dantz, he raid, was q
crippled soldier from his (Mr SawyeTal State,
and one Of the dOOrkecpers of the House. He
offered a resolution directing the dOOrkeeper to
appoint q committee from those under his con.
troll to take charge Of the remains, and to convey
them TO Dantzs late residence IN Wisconsin for
intement the expenses, with other funeral eN-
penses, TO be paid from the contingent fund OF
the House, and that the salary Of Dantz be con.
finn wag nlOntad
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-07
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


NOTICES or NEW ADVERTISHNIRNTs,
FoR RENT-a furnished house Of four stories.
CARROLL rIACE property on Capitol I'LL Ia for
sale.
TnE National Veteran club will meet this eve
ming.
YOUNG MAN desires situation In the drug
business
TuE fair Of Liberty Lodge No q, X. Off is still
In progress,
BRICK HOUSE, on street, between Finh and
sixth, for sale.
1.-TWO HAM BON communicating rooms, fur
nished, 70, rem.
MoDn PAR on and toy steam-engines for sale
by II. y. lie nplcr
@. wrN ~, grocer, has received a fresh supply
Of asol,ng goods.
The Board Of Trustees Of Public Schools will
meet Tuesday evening.
BRICK noUsE On FOur-and-a-half street, be-
tween n and I, for sale.
TnE COpartncrship Of d. Shanahan and II.
wather has been dissolved.
FoR sALE-a brick house on Connecticut ave
nue., between II and | Streets
A REGULAR MEETING Of the Minnesota Repub-
can association will he held this evening.
DRESS GOODS Of superior qualities at W. N.
Shuster \ Bros, 9l0 Pennsylvania avenue
FRANE HoUsE on Fuur.and- a-half street, be-
tween L street and Massachusetts avenue, for
sale.
GREEN \ WILLIAMS, auctiUnecrs, will sell, on
Thursday, December 10. at O'Clock, valuable
real estate.
WV. L. WALL 4 Coz RuCtiOncers, will sell to,
day at their auctlOn-ruOms, Pennsylvania avenue
and Ninth street, carriages, wagons, &c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-07

It may he mentioned that about 1850 O'Clock q
messenger arrived at the Executive Mansion and
presented 10 the President letter from Or. Nor
gan, who had on several occasions attended
Wool, In which he states that, frum his knOwl-
edge Of the man, acquired during professional
acquaintance, he was satisfied that he was In
sane when the decd was committed, and that II
the trial, he would have testified to the fact.
The communication was supplemented with an
appeal for clemency, but without avail, as the
President had directed that II he referred to the
once Of the Attorney General for fle with the
other papers In the case, which was done.