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New YoRK, May S.-Mr. and Mrs. W.
]. Florence sailed for Europe to-day in
the steamship Scotland. A number OF
friends accompanied them in the steamer
as far as the Narrows. MIR. Florence
returns in September, and will bring
with him new play from each of those
popular authors, Dion Boucicault and
Edmond Faleoner. Mrs. Florence will
probably spend the winter abroad.
About eighty members of the different
German Schutzen organizations OF this
city and vicinity, have organized for an
excursion to Germany on the 29th Of
June to attend the fourth German
national sharp shooting festival.
1t is stated that if judge can be OBJ
tanned to preside at the Court of Oyer
and Terminer, it is the intention OF the
District Attorney to bring the case of
Stokes to final issue during the present
term Of that court. Stokes is extremely
detected over the desertion of his coun-
sci. Graham and Gerry, who decline to
have anything further to do with the
case, after the publication Of his late
statement, and is completely at loss
regarding the selecting Of their success
ors. The names of some of the most
eminent lawyers have been canvassed
by his friends to defend him, and it is
thought that ex-District Attorney Pierr-
pont will be chosen as associate Of
McKeon, Stokes only remaining coun-
sci.
The Herald this morning, on the po-
litical lookout, says it is evident that but
one course is open for the Democracy, if
its counsels are to be guided by wisdom
and prudence. Its National Convention
should either openly endorse the Cincin-
matt nomination, or should declare the
Of making any nomina-
tons at all. In view of the opportunity
that appears of defeating Grant. there is
no honest reason why Greeley should
not receive the endorsement of the Ma
tional Democracy, now that the issue Of
Abolitionism is dead and gone. 1t is,
therefore, to be hoped that the Demo
cracy will accept him as their can
didste without any wry face, and
issue may be distinctly made between
the soldier and philosopher. The Her
aid belives there should be but two can
didates IN the field to test the strength Of
parties, but has no doubt as 10
the result. 1t further says that the Phil
adelphia Convention will place Grant at
its head, although he could as well be
nominated by the people without any
at all. Now, let the Demo
cratic National Committee which meets
to-day prepare the Democracy TO en-
dorse Greeley, and we shall then be able
to see with what unanimity the several
States will stand by the soldier to whom,
more than any other individual, they are
indebted for the preservation Of the bond
that still binds them together in brother
ly unity.
The death Of Russell Sturgis, one Of
the most respected merchants Of this
city was announced to-day. Sturgis was
a prominent member Of the Chamber Of
Commerce for many years and held a
position second TO none ia the CONNER
eial community. he was sixty-eight
years of age.
A meeting Of the attaches and actors
of Nibloe's Garden was held this morn
ing for the purpose Of organizing and
making such speedy arrangements as
will relieve the unemployed actors. A
number Of theatrical celebrities present
manifested great interest. Numerous
letters Of sympathy were received and
read. A committee was appointed 10
arrange programmes for the different
benefits, the Dayenports, Laura Keene,
0'DoFd, Riion. Drayton, Liston, Thomas
Owens and Hast, vfll-kneWn artists,
volunteered ~ assistants.
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