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New-York tribune., 1872-08-30
HARTRANFTS RECORD.

FURTHER REVELATIONS OF THE SIOCh-JOBBlN"
OPERATIONS OF JOHN f. HARTRANFr AUD
TOR, AND r. W. MACKEY, TREASURER OF
THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA.
From TA< Philadelphia Pres Of ye,erdaV tGrdn0
The Ring early entered into an arrangement
with n younR private banker Of Philadelphia named
Charles + YeTkes ir, in whom they had reason 10 re-
nose trust possibly because he was Wiling 10 Wink at
their rscates and share the profits OF their plumbers
Tins nlacing himself on footing with them robbers
OF the Commonwealth. by TINS arrangement an IN
definite amount Of the funds or the state was placed
ON deposit In Yerkes's hands, 10 be used by him
IN gpeeulatiOns for the benefit or Hartranft
and Mackey But, although the accounts show
that their stock transactions amounted 10 millions OF
dollars the margins were, Yerkes swears drawn from
fine state funds In his keeping. Tie mpudence OF the
failows went further than this As Commissioners OF
inc sinking Fund they used that sacred trust for their
own advantage buying the bonds OF the State at the
nuble funds deposited with Yerkes, and then selling
ihem 10 themselves for the sinking fund at ad-
vanced price, and pocketing the profits The
aflidayits OF Mr.. Yerkes fully establish this
system OF fraud Having those ample facilities for spec
uaOn they went IN heavily, and apparently got along
swimmingly until the failure OF tine Fourth National
Bank 0f Philadelphia occasoned weakness soon fol-
lowed by temporary collapse OF the stock market pre-
cipltated by the caamtous fire In Chicago when all tho
public funds they could muster absorbed IN
was unable 10 float them himself through:
In this emergency the Treasurer OF the city OF
Philadelphia Joseph f. Marcer, appealed TO, ana
came their aid with temporary loan To lerkes, or
special deposit which amounted 10 the same thing OF
100000. This was relief. and would probably nave
frightened, and, without notice Ia Yerkes concluded 70
Withdraw his money. His check thus suddenly
| made without notice warning, burst the
eolesgn eomVetay, Aud Yegkes wept w. ava Va ge2
New-York tribune., 1872-08-30
DIED.


BLATR-Op Thursday Augas D. residence wsSs Porr
thiri-s., james Blair. aged 81 yess snd oOnth
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
KNBARKOn the 10Th inst Everett H. Binbi 81 D. s ''s
TIE relatives and friends o. the family are respectfully invited s
his funeral from bis late rsCeuce 50 East Nnenthst -
Saturday, the 3lst IL o'clock without isft1ef infb0s
MARSHALA July o. of u the brain. Cip Chss
aar,h master Of the ship Charles H. aaha IN ue va ye"
The relatives family respectfully invited p 'i',ai
his bis residence No Il Moarspaoe BfookTa -
Saturday, the 3lst inst, at u OclJck
MACvBY-Ou TUESDAY August D. Of angina peor Amnos M,cyry
in the 6h Of his o the past Jeau supeHnleneai ''
The relatives and friends Of tie h,mv the oHr ofshs
Board Of Public and the members II ihe General 3oeJ
funeral from the Third Unvess Church, Of Beotef 'nd
Dognngs, sunday, sept al I'D o'clock Tue 7sa'iHs
viii be taken 10 Greenwood.
sLOCUM-At Ri5gewood L. T., Thurly, Auys, - IN q
typhoid fever sarah Jane Socdni wife Of VILLAIN oOcom iB
years and 10 days
residence wyckofsye Cooper. s,sriy
August 81 at IL O'Clock
WARDAt Sarstoga Springs Tuyay b. s72 sr hasr
ing Illness. Heny Hal ara, esq, aged 81 yelr.
The relatives friends Of the family respectfully nysi iess
the funeral Grace Church, FRIDAY, JOsh rst At 10 oes n
idrt0er notice.
SEw-YoRK STATE SocrEry rHg ciscsnu.}
NEw-YORK Ang. %, iJ1A
GENERAL ORDER-rhe President tte soeF vita
regre Of member and sh1ent OA
tie society HENRY HALL WARD, Tor many yean no
Treasurer Society wio departed this life che tlh
inst As testimony OF rcspcct memory Of late ssOe
embers requested % the usual badge oi mourning
for DAYS the funeral Of their decreased friend FRIDAY
MORNING, b inst 10 O'Clock al Trace Lhlrch corner ' nsA
st and Broa1way. By order HANlLION Floh Ffss1sni
MARINAs WILLETT. secretary.
wIYTERToN-on Monday, August S william Wsron, IN tbs 7Ss
year ofhs age. -
Tabernacle Baptist Church. 3n1 Ien.
Friday, August D. a. O'Clock without uit5cf laiApn
New-York tribune., 1872-08-30
CONGRESS NOMINATIONS.
IGENRRAL PRESS DISPATCHI


WLLAMSPoRT, Penn. Aug. 29.-The Repub-
ucan Convention Of Lyconing County, a part of the
Scranton Congress District nominated ii. w. Watson for
Congress ExGov. Curtin's was used without his
knowledge or consent and le received votes to IS for
Watson
ST. MARYs Penn, Aug. a-rhe Democrats and Lib
eral Republicans OF the IIXth District have unani-
mously nominated Gen. Thomas L. Kane, Liberal Re
publican for Congress
81. LOUIS Aug. 29-Thc Democrats Of the IYth Mis-
souri, District have nominated K. A. Hatcher for Con-
gess.
ALBANY, Aug 2o.-The Grant Republicans have made
the following additional nominations for Congress ::
XXIst District Clinton L. Merriam; XXIIId District,
William f. Lansing; XXIVth District II. Holland Duel |;
XXVth District, Clinton d. McDougall
BELvIDERE. n. j.. Aug. 29.-Col. VIM. II. Hamilton Of
Sussex has nominated for Congress from the IVth
New-Jersey District, by the Democrats
PoUGHKEEPsIE, n. Y, Aug 29.-The Grant Republi-
cans OF the XIIth District met in Convention here to-
day, and renomnated John II. Ketcham for Congress.
NEW w-ORLEASs Aug. 29.-The Democratic Reform and
Liberal Conference Committee IL Is understood, has
agreed upon the following Congress ticket: For Con-
gressman at Large George A. Sheridan Libera instead
of Jones' as teegraphed last night; Ist District Hugh
Calnpbell Iibeml lid District. Randall L. Gibson,
Democrat; lid District. VIM Moulton Democrat; iVth
District short term Alexander Boarman, Liberals long
term f. c. Davidson, Liberal; Yth District George W.
McCranie, Democrat
DETROIT Mich. Aug. D.-rhe Liberal Republicans
aud Democrats u l2nt c2ayeutlQR today aa1s tls s't
New-York tribune., 1872-08-30
VETERAN GRANT LEAGUES.

The Soldiers and Sailors of the lXth As-
semby District met, last evening, at Bleecker Buings
in Bceekerst.. for the purpose Of organizing Grant
and Wilson Veteran Club. There was fair attendance
and considerable enthusiasm manifested. Fllty
names were enrolled, and the following officers eeo'cu
~ Deli Clark, President Major II. i. Mayen, Captain
j. b. Massett and W. II. II. Wilcox, Vice-Presdehlsi
Capt g. f. Moran and Jas. T. Fraser, Secretaries; po
VIM II. Corsa, Treasurer. Col. Ehlers made speeon,
eulogizing the Republican party, aud VIM oanu
Bourne said that the people now called upon W
vote for the very and party that did all they couu
10 fght against freedom Democracy, he said' meant
eternal slavery, and concluded a long speech aihusV
much enthusiasm. 49,. - souo.a
The XVIII Assembly District Soldiers ana Sa1Jors u1s
Grant Club held meeting, last night AT 10 zio VS.
Thiity-third-st The attendance was slnalI auu l,Io
was 6ut little interest manifested In the procSeUInEs
Col George +. Hopper the ChaI1nan sau tne Cuo "es
formed foT the purpose OF uniting the o9 nempers OF
the army and navy to aid in the election OF Oen Gidnl
OOD soldiers were sent from NcW-D Ofh 10 the
burgh Soldiers and Sailors Convention next mOhh az
cost of $40 per head and also three duly accredted de
gates from each Congress District IN te stde Tue io
lowing Committee was then appointed 10 confer WIN
the XVIIh Assembly District Club 10 the manner OF
selecting the Congress District delegates: Col u T.
Hopper, VIM. b. Avery and H. ~ Withheld.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-30
LOCAL POLITICS.

APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES TO LOUISVILLE

APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES TO LOUISVILLE
An adjourned meeting of the COMMITTEE ap-
po,pted at Apollo Hall Tuesday evening to name
delegates and altornates TO the Louisville Convention
u-as bela last evening. All tie members Of the Corr
,,,e consisting Of Mesrs. Barrett Gisey, Mehrhaoh
portcr Lvddy Fitzgerald, and Schwarzwaelder, were
,,,osent ID NJ Porter acted as Chairman and Daniel H.
Ividv as secretary The conference was held at the
residence Of Alderman Gilsey Nos 50 and 35 West
Twentyeichth-st and It was arranged that the dele
gates should leave the city tomorrow for Louisville
The following appointments made:
Delegates-Peter Gisey. Benjamin +. Beekman' Nel
son j. Tappan, Vim. &. Barrett, solomon hehipdcI nn
c. Traphagen, Christian Schwaizwaelder James Qn'ol
Levi s Chatteld, jenkins Van schaich Jnhus "d"S
worth. Alexander Spaulding , ,,h
AteTnatcs-Isaac J. shilling, j. X FianaerS, J1mh S3i
Foey Daniel r. Svddy, Walter Murray, Henry Is. Mul-
hall. Chas Johnson Wm. z. Mitchell, John W. Bennett
Jos. L. Strack, {. 7. sykes
The delegates instructed 20 vote Tor Chailcs
OCouor for President and Gen. Hancock Tor vice
President 1essrs. Gilsey and Lddy in conVersauoh
with TRIBUNE reporter expressed the opinion that in
case of the nomination of Charles OConor the Demo
Gratis who now support MI Greeley wond hasten to the
support of the new candidate They denied emphatealy
that they were working in the interest Of Gen Grant
and said that they had doubt OF their ability TO carry
the state for their nominees They said that they had
received dispatch from person in Pennsylvania In the
conf 3eEce Hancock who stated that the latef
would consent TO fiji the second place on their ticket
The reporters were told that instructions other than
those whoh were furnished to the press had been given
TO the delegates but that deemed unwise to make
them public IL noticeable that tue expressions or
hostility To Mr. Greeley exceedingly bitter, Whlie
the opinions OF members concerning Gen. Grant were
guarded and cautions. They discaimed that they We're
believers M the doctrine that they would 90 ANY thlns
beat Grant" but expressed the belief that ther ON"
candidates would be elected.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-30
INCIDENTS OF THE CANVASS.

The members of the XIVth Assembly Dis
trict Seventeenth Ward) Greeley and Brown Independ-
ent Campaign Club hedther third regular meeting last
night No $50 East Eleventhsta Twenty new members
were enrolled and delegates selected TO the Central
Committee.
The XYITth Assembly District Grant and
Wilson Campaign Club met at the West Fftieth-st.
Church last evening, William Berran presiding, and
elected Is members. Major f. G. Gedney denounced
Horace Greeley for his during the war and said
he was in favor OF penHoning Rebel soldiers and paying
the Confederate debt His only supporters were
sOre-hcaded Republicans Tammany Democrats, and ex-
Rebels Gen Grants Administration though not strik
ingy brilliant had been steady and uniform Capital
lists had found II safe to lean upon him. Not single
public act could be mentioned 10 his discredit, and his
defamers obliged 10 resort 20 personal abuse. He
OF paying too much attention 10 horses
and bullpups. He did love horses but the bullpup
business was all lie aud sham. The Hon Charles g..
Mills said he War Democrat aud did not believe
in Greeley idea Of shaking hands across the bloody
chs. Gen. Grant had been true TO every trust placed
In him.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-30
YEw-.JERsEY GRANT CONVENTION.
NOMINATION OF AN ELECTORAL TICKET-sECRE
TARY robson MAKES A SPEECH.

NOMINATION OF AN ELECTORAL TICKET-sECRE-
TARY robson MAKES A SPEECH.
TRENTON. Aug. 29.-The New-Jersey Grant
Republican Convention met at u o'clock, and was called
to order by George A. Halsey NJ c. There was large
representation from every county in the State. j. b.
shpman of Warren County chosen temporary Chair
man. and made a speech the Importance Of the cam
vass. Mr. Shpman was repeatedly cheered. Mr.. j. d.
Hall Of Mercer County the Assistant Secretary OF STATE
was appointed Temporary Secretary committee OF
one from each county appointed on permanent Or
ganizaton and resolutions and the Convention TOOK
recess OF five minutes.
Charles s. AldOn and Selden =. Scranton OF Camden.
District Electors First Dstrlct-Samuel H. Gray see
ond District Alfred g Livingston Of Mercer Third Dis
trict Ames Clark jr OF Union County Fourth District
Hugh VI. CASTOR Of somerset County flth DlslTct'
Edward A. Walton OF bergen County sixth Distrlc''
Fred. Oline Seventh District, AuDndee Spadone.
The following resolutions were then read and adopted
E,i That Che RsPuben party o. New e,.e, in G0aysaGS ~
Rrubioausm olten proclaimed ID ohner conventions S
oat whenever power has been aS Is p, .as & people m %
General or state Governments e HNu lof All h D,i.e .
and at bsot-boI; thorough and economical Administration o.
PaonS .s5 s9. b p 1s o those who ave proved ihemre.
woy cordially -doe the platoon adopted The Phaephi.
Convention IN jane last ana commend 'Ae Ame to our
P3 That tbe b.r ne,, Of Ner Jersey demand eontiuu.
interests propcre beyond all preceen and OF Conre" a
M he In harmony With that and will cauy is poeJ
abroad th1ugh of the AVS
and the removal abuses that have gathered about the Civil Service
R5red That great political pss Of the substantially
the they four yea ago. wht,yr sttude TIE
and confidently point TO the pses prosperous condition on 81 oS
party cordially invite all bnes' voters Of the state 10 CO.
operate with ; this end ,.,, -,
our gallant brethren North Caha and roll uD for The whole
Republican ticket handsome November next and cast ouI
nine electoral Tor Grant snd Wlsn.
Secretary RObesOn then addressed the Convention at
considerable length, after win'h 1t adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-30
NEw-JERsEY LIBERALS REINFORCED.


The Liberal Republicans and Democrats OF
Elizabeth Will have mass meeting at National Hail.
sept. 4, when John ID. Billings stephen Price, ana
others will speak
The Liberal Republicans of Ocean County are hard at
work. The county was carried by the Republicans at
the last election for Governor but the Liberals are con
dent that Greeley and Brown will overcome the vote
The German Greeley and Brown Central Campaign
Club Of Jersey City has "a members, and has organized
branch clubs with aggregate membership Of over
800. Jacob Rngle is President OF the Central
Club and Louis Menge is Secretary. The Germans OF
Jersey City active and enthusiastic FOR Greeley ana
Brown.
The Greeley and Brown Campaign Club OF
the First Precinct, With Assembly District OF jersey
City, was to have raised handsome banner, 3Ox4O feet
last night, at the cubrOOm at Coles and Brightts ON
account rain, however the meeting was adjourned
10 Sept. ?. The Club lately organized ana mas %
members half of whom are Liberal Republicans ADra-
ham S Irwell is President, and James ID. Manning
Secretary. The Precinct gave Republican majority OF
u last Fall. but IS considered good for a LDera
majority of
New-York tribune., 1872-08-30
AN ILLINOIS TORNADO.

CHICAGO, Aug ga jacksonville, ILL.,, dis
patch says: terrible tornado passed this city and
neighborhood last night. About half Of the roof OF
Capps Wooden Mills torn off, and third Of the roof
of the Jacksonville Home woolen Mills. The walls Of
the West Charge Methodist Episcopal Church, In course
OF construction, blown down. Several barns aud
small houses were upset and torn pieces, while shade
and forest trees were snapped OF and sent whirlng
through the air with terrific force The corn and the
fences throughout country tattened, ana the
damage Is very great even If there has not been loss OF
life The storm is the seyerest that has visited this sec
ton for many years
New-York tribune., 1872-08-30
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.
THE WEST VIRGINIA ELECTION.
JACOBS MAJORITY REDUCED TO 2,OOO-TIIE CON-
SrITUTION RATIFIED BY NEARLY o,OOO MA
JORITY-1rHE CONGRESS ELECTIONS VOID
LAGOR uNpNIErEnIY EOE GREELEY.

JACOBS MAJORITY REDUCED TO 2,OOO-TlIE CON
STITUTION RATIFIED BY NEARLY 3,OOO MA
JoRITY-THE CONGRESS ELECTIONS VOID
JACOB UNDOUBTEDLY FOR GREELEY.
GBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TmBUNBl
WHEELING, Aug. 20.--The latest returns re-
duce Jacobs majority to about 2OOo and increase the
majority for the ratification Of the Constitution TO about
the same figures The seven counties yet hear from
likely to increase the majority for ratification to
nearly 3OOO and may slightly reduce Jacobs majority
The election for members OF Congress amounts to
nothing article seventh Of the schedule attached 10
the Constitution provide for the election OF
members Of Congress but only for officers required 10y
this Constitution TO be elected by the people Each
party was. however afraid of the other, and in
two districts Congress nominations were made rs
a precautionary measure and also for local reasons
In the LIST Congress District DAVIS the present member
ran as an independent candidate, receiving Republican
support largely against benjamin Wilson. and 10 prob
ably elected by OO0 majority. In the lid District no
nominations made by either party H. NJ Hagahs
ran as independent Republican candidate In Ms own
county MonOn gahela receiving all the votes cast III the
lid District Frank Hereford, the present member re-
ceves little over LOCO majority j. Brsben Walker
Grant Republican. The claim Of the GRANTEES that Gov
Jacob 5s anti Greeley is absurdy false. Mr.. Jacob
has pursued a course Of absolute neutrality ON the
Presidential question during the recent election. but is
known TO be in accord with the Liberal party and VIII
support its nominees The contest is therefore, without
national significance in that respect
lGRNBRAL PRESsJ DISPATCH1
WHEELING, Aug. 29.-Reports from 40 coun-
ties reduce Jacobs majority to little over 25OO ana
the remaining five counties may reduce it TO 1900.
Dayiss majority for Congress full vote of the ds
trict is sO5 He made the avowed and IT.
reconcabe opponent OF Greeley, and his friends talk OF
bringing his before the Louisville Convention a5
candidate for VicePresdent
New-York tribune., 1872-08-30

,o,ng Congress nominations Seventh District Gen. J.
IT picba,daon Third District, j. G.. Parkhurst.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO TBB TRIBUsBl
NILES. Mich. Aug. 29.-The Liberal Republican ana
Democratic Conventions Of tho Iyh Congress District OF
Michigan met in this city today Committees OF confer
ence were appointed by both bodies, and after consuta
ton presented the of Allan Potter OF Kalamazoo
as candidate for Congress. This action was raeu W
the Conventions separately and afterward in Joint
assembly Allan Potter is President OF the National
Bank at Kaamazoe aud also President OF the Kalamazoo
and South Haven Railroad The joint conventions after
listening to an address by George H. Mason, one OF the
original agitators the Cincinnati movement ADJOURNED
The nomination OF Potter is well received throughout the
district
New-York tribune., 1872-08-30
THE BROOKLYN LIBERAL CANVASS.

ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO SYRACUSE.
Conventions in the several Assembly Dis
trcts, for the election Of delegates TO the State
Convention at Syracuse, Sept. g. were held by the
Liberal Republicans in Brooklyn, last evening, the
following delegates and alternates being elected:
FirsL-Delegates, John Cashow, r. 5. Steele, NJ. f.
Kerrgan; alternates. j. W. Gilhan, j. s. Watson, WIN.
Scond.-Delegates, John c. Smith, Joseph Reeve. E.
l. sandersOn; alternates, A. j. OrmsOee, Samuel
TI5rd~DeIegates Lucien Brdseye, c. Parish, G. A.
Preuss aternates, Hugh Allen, A Van Wynen Francis
Juia
Tot,rth.-Deegates. Henry 7. Hewett, r. II. Chitten
den James A. Van Brunt alternates Dorando Russell
Siy@.~Delegates j. W Coe, Dr. E. Malone, George
schleer aernates W. II. Curtiss, Thos. Smith, John
SegcnGt-Delegates, Henry Z. Rohr, Matthias Frank
E,ghh-Delegates, Charles W. GODDARD, II. B. Moore
Joseph Wilkeyson; aternates r. l.. Scott, Ii. NJ
Burkett, James j. Rogers
AN EASTERN DISTRICT GATHERING.
A meeting of the WoOdchOppeTs' 0rganiza-
ton of the With Assembly District held, last
ming. IN Apollo Hail, Brooklyn E. d. There was alarge
plumber Of members present but owing TO the absence
OF many who were IN attendance at the meeting ap-
pointed to elect delegates TO the Syracuse Convention
a great deal Of important business deferred until
next Monday night. Capt. Thomas Smith OF Augusta,
Me-, gave highly favorable account Of the work OF the
Liberal party Maine, and SAID that although they
hardly hoped carry the state confidently ex
pected that the majority of Grant in the last
Presidential campaign would be reduced 1900.
He had travelled through % cOugties and
found everywhere evidences OF the work Of Grants
officials. Tue patronage Of the Government was being
used 10 its fullest extent and while the Liberals were
not expecant Of victory they determined to make
determined effort TO the State from the corrupt
influences now peryading it. W. A. Summers the Grand
Chief Of the Woodchoppers organization IN the Eastern
District, said the WoOdchoppers well organized in
the wards comprising the district, and that in
the course OF few DAVIS lOO would be enrolled
A street parade IS preparing, and the members VIII
soon turn in full force In their very unique UNIFORM
cOmprsn ng a white cape bearing the pOrtraiture Of
Horace Greeley white duck hat ana axes surmounted
by torch-liShts
A PROPOSED MASS MEETING.
Extensive preparations are making by the
Joint Executive Committee Of the Kings County Demo
cratic aud Liberal Republican General Committees for a
grand Union ratification meeting at the Academy Of
Music on Sept 49, The Committee on Speakers, Of
which James A. Van Brunt Chairman, has secured
several eminent gentlemen 10 address the meeting and
it s announced that Carl schurz and Gen. Banks will
positively be present
An. Bliss, Thomas Carroll and +. W. Kabheisch have
been appointed a Committee on Decorations and John
CashOw. T. ]. Gleeson, and James Flynn, Committee
Outside Meeting. IL has been decided % postpone
tOrchlght procession until later in the campaign.
IRyitatlyna " attend the meeting Viii be forwarded "
New-York tribune., 1872-08-30
LIBERAL TICKET IN NEBRASKA.

CORDIAL COALITION BETWEEN DEMOCRATS
AND LIBERAL REPUBLICANS.
OMAHA, Aug. 29.-The Liberal Democratic
Convention re-assembled at Lincoln this morning.
The Conference Committees appointed yesterday, re-
ported in favor OF joint ticket Both Conventions
united adopted the Cincinnati and Baltimore platform
and resolved themselves into party to be styled the
"Iiberas."
H. C. Lell CDem) was nominated for Governor, and
Col Jesse N. Warmer Q4iberaD for Congress. The re
mander Of the ticket is divided the Liberals getting th
Secretary OF state, Treasurer, Auditor one Associate
Justc States Prison Inspector and the Democrats the
ChiefJustce one Associate Justice, and Attorney Gen
eral.
The best of feeling prevailed and the nominations were
unanimous. The ticket is considered a strong one.
New-York tribune., 1872-08-30

ALL DIFFERENCES AT LENGTH SErfIED-A
STRONG COMBINATION AGREED UPON-rHE
STATE PROBABLE FOR GREELEY AND
BROWN.
fBH TELEGRAPH 70 THE TRIBUSEi
NEw-0RLEANs, Aug. 29.-1he Conference
Committees of the Liberal Republican and Democratic
parties agreed last night to drop The state tickets nom
mated by their respective organizations, and formed
Joint ticket which promises TO barmonize the unfor-
differences that have threatened to give the State
% Grant and the Custom-hOuse party The new ticket
made up from the two old in about equal proper
ton. Col. McEnery tho Democratic nominee for Gov
crnor, placed at the head and the candidate for
Lieutenant Governor is Col Penn, who was nominated
by the Liberal Convention for Governor. The candidate
for Secretary Of state ia colored Republican. The LIB
era Electoral ticket adopted entire by the Confer
cnce. \ few hotheaded, imprac.icabe, young Demo
cratic politicians in the city oppose the action OF the
Conference. Probably dozen or two Of them will 90 TO
BlantOn Duncan's Grant Convention. The merchants,
business men, and planters rejoced that the feud Is
healed, and viii give hearty support to the new ticket
Now that the supporters Of Greeley have ceased TO
quarrel with each other about State Offices the proba
btes that he will carry the State. The sale OF
Pinchbacs party the Customhoue and the union Of
the Liberals and Democrats reduces the number OF par
ties in Louisiana to two The Liberals and Democrats
will make a square fight upon national issues and for
Hform in the State government, and as the Custom
house party has driven brited all the Grant Repub
lcans to support Kellogg there will be no factions or
third party to embarrass the contest.