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self as disguised with the Convention
and its treatment OF the workipgmen's 3
delegate. He thought that there wa
not single representative man in that
body. Its course in violently choking
off several members was Q shameful
mockery on the Democratic boast Of
tree speech.
Mr.. H. Resley, a Maryland delegate.
while in the Convention yesterday
morning, received intelligence OF the
desth Of his wife. The shock OF sur
prise and grief was so great that he was
borne senseless from the room.
During the afternoon q young gentle.
man representing Cleveland Ohio)
paper came into the Courier Journal
news room and wanted to know what
kiod of dispatch be should send
home The truth of the matter was,
things had got 80 terribly mixed and
uncertain that be couldn't swear to
anything and thought the Convention
in the same fix.
The case of Colonel Hill, delegate
from Arkansas, charged with obtaining
goods under false pretenses, was granted
another continuance yesterday morning
by Ju 'ge Johnston. 1t will be called
again in the City Court on Wedn esday
next.
DR.. David l. Field, OF Jacksonville,
lover of Grant and his administration,
was in attendance at the Convention on
Tuesday. DR.. Field was well supplied
with tickets Of admission. "To what
base uses we may return"
A citizen of Jeffersonville was in
Louisville yesterday and met man who
ran off from Seymour some months
since owing him about seventy dollars.
The citizen asked the gentleman for the
amount he owed, but he refused to pay
it, stating that he had no money. Citi-
zen went to Justice and got out a Jail
writ. The money was paid. The man
owing the money was q Rlanton Dun
can delegate from Ohio and is known
in this vicinity as an intense Radical.
A. f Walkup, blatant Radical of
Jeffersonyille. walked up to an old citi'
Zen and well known Democrat on the
street yesterday, and asked him if he
desired TO attend the Blanton Duncan
Convention, stating that if he did he
(Walkup) would give him a ticket of
admission, as he had some. The Dem.
ocrat promptly answered him, saving
that he did not desire to attend such a
gathering. nor did he want to have any
thing to do with it, We cite this in
stance SO one OF many that have occur
red in Jettersonvile since the Duncan
movement to prove that the Radical
party are running the Convention. ln
the last two days some OF the leading
GRANTEES in Jetfersonville have been in
this city in attendance on the side show,
and they have all held tickets OF sd-
mission.
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IOWA.
The YeiIowstone Expedition.

the neItOHhSOuc hA pptttbons
Sioux CRY, September 6.-Priva!e
letters received from Fort Sully, Dakota,
a dav or two since, from General STAN
lev, who il in command of the Yellow
stone expedition, dated August 25, state
that they were at Ofalcon creek and
expected to reach Fort Rice, on their re-
tnrn, about the 25th Of September. It
was the intention when the expedition
started to remain out surveying and ex-
ploring the Yellowstone Valley until
the 3lst of October, and perhaps later.
The letters state that but little trouble
has been met with from the Indians
but in view of the fact that Major
Baker. who is in command Of a similar
escort Tor the surveyors working east
rom Fort Ellis, Montsns, was at
tackled bv them and bad fight, it is
believed that they have had something
to do with General Stanleys early
return. Full particulars OF Bakers
fight have not been made public, but
tits known that he was attacked at day
light on the morning Of the l4th OF Au.
gust by large body of Indians, aud
alter a sharp fight drove them off. The
fight occurred about one hundred and
ffty miles east OF Fsrt Ellis. near where
Price river empties into the Yellow
stone. General Cowsn, Commissioner,
and a large Indian delegation passed
Fort Sullv, Dakota, last night on the
steamer Esperanga, on their way to
Washington. Sitting Bull was expect
ed to form one Of this party. but could
not b. induced to come. The party
waitei over two weeks for him and sev.
eral ?Ahers, but had to leave without
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SWITZERLAND.
The Arbitration Tribunal.


Geneva, September 6-Midnight.-
The deliberations of the Arbitration
Tribunal have been finally brought to
a close, and the arguments in the case
are concluded. The Court has been in
session all day and adjourned at , late
hour tonight. There will be . final
session on Monday, when the signatures
of the members of the committee will
be formally affixed to the judgments,
The total amount of damages awarded
to the United States by the Court is
definitely fixed at seventeen million five
hundred thousand dollars, which
amount is to be paid in coin by England
within 4 stated period. The question
OF interest, which at one time threat
eped to delay definite settlement, was
finally waived by the American mem>
bers, and the above sum agreed upon,
to the great satisfaction of the majority
OF the committee.
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THE WEATHER.
Probabilities.

WARRINGTON, D. c., September g.
$50 P. M.-Rising barometer, north
erly to westerly winds and clear weather
will prevail over the Northwest on Sat
urday and extend eastward over the
upper lake region and to the Ohio Val.
ley by or on Saturday evening; south
erly winds and generally clear weather
from the Gulf to Tennessee and for the
South Atlantic States; southeasterly
winds from New England southwesterly
over the Middle States, with increasing
cloudiness and probably areas Of rain
and brisk soutberly winds over the
lower lake region. The temperature
will continue rising over the New Eng
land and Middle States.
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ILLINOIS.



JAaxsoNvILLE, September 6.-An
affrsy occurred last evening on the Fair
Grounds at Virginia, Cass county, be-
tweep C. F. Diffenbacher, Democratic
Circuit Clerk OF Cass county, and Ed.
Mellested, also a Democrat and an &C.
tive politician of that county. Mellested
struck Diffenbacher, knocking him
down and clinching him bv the throat,
While in This position Ditfenbscher
drew a pistol aud fired, the ball passing
through Mellesteds abdomen. intlicting
a wound which resulted in his death in
fortv minutes. The affair grew out OF
an old political family feud
Buried Alive.
ELGIy, September 6.-This alter
noon man by the name Of Clifford was
buried alive by the csving iu OF s we'll
which he was digging. Up to seven
O clock P. N. he had not been reached
by the men who were trying to relieve
him from his horrible condition.
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CINCINNATI.
Chief Of Police Shot.

CINCINNATI, September 6.-Mr.
Rayfohl. Chief of Police Of Newport,
Kentucky. was shot and it is thought
fatally wounded, during 9 row which
took place at the Alexandria. Kentucky,
fair, between Q number Of roughs, yes
tsrday. The particlars of the affair
have not been received.
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CHICAGO.
Another Kerosene Hurde,

AnOIheF KeFOoene NuFder.
CHICAGO, September 6.-This morn
ing q cir! fifteen years Of age, uamed
Maggie Prendeville, died at her home.
No. Henry street. Of injuries received
last night while attempting to kindle .
fire with kerosene oil from q large can.
The can exploded and the girl was
shockingly burned all over the body.
Hst weather.
Yesterday and to-day the thermome-
ter in this city reached sO' in the shade,
q degree rarely II ever known TO have
been reached duing the month Of
September.
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AYoung Chicago Fire.

MlssAwKi, September s, P. M.-An
awful fire is now raging in the town and
bids fair to consume the entire place;
has a population OF 1000. The FIRE
broke out this morning and has been
burning furiously ever slice. A perfect
gale was blowing. Engines have been
sent for from South Bend, four miles
distant
LATER.
The fire hiss been subd1ed but nearly
the entire business part OF the town was
burned.
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OHIO.


SPRINGFIELD, September Ga boiler
exploded to-day on farm near Charles
ton, Miami county. The boiler was
connected with q steam threshing ma
chine. A fragment Of boiler struck.
instantly killing Q young man named
Louis Gauz, son Of Rev. GauL No
cause is given for the explosion.
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ENGLAND.
The RfndeFpesf.

Tho Rinderpesf.
LONDON. September 6.-Ths rinder-
pest has broken out with alarming vir.
ulence in Yorkshire. Every measure
is being taken 10 prevent an extension OF
the disease to the adjacent agricultural
districts.
Miss Nellie.
1t is reported here in aristocrstic cir
cles that marriage is being arranged
between Miss Nellie Grant and Duven.
ger Hauranne, Jr.
a War Probable.
4 Suez dispatch received in this city
states that advices have reached
there indicating trouble between the
Egyptian and Abyssinian Governments
in consequence Of the ultimatum Of the
Khedive. The Khedive has sent q
large force to the frontier TO repel the
Abvssinian troops and a war is deemed
highly probable, more especially as
there is no evidence OF an intention on
the part of the Khedive to recall the
Egyptian troops.
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SPAIN.
HIs HoIiness the Pope.

MADRID, September 6.-The Spanish
Government has sent a communication
to NJ. Theirs protesting against the in-
stallation of his Holiness the Pope at
Pau, rs proposed BY Theirs, on the
ground that its proximity 10 the Spanish
frontier is Objectionable.
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A Dissusted Delegate 70 the Grant
Duncan Convention Comes Oot fof
Greeley.

Greeley.
FORT WAYNE, ND, September o.
Mr.. Samuel Glenn. an old citizen OF this
county and a lifelong Democrat, and
one Of the two delegates from the Ninth
Congressional District to the Louisville
Convention, has returned from that city,
and this evening publishes card IN the
Sentinel. saying:
~ went to Louisville as . delegate
honestly believing that the Convention
was called for the furthersnce OF SOUND
Democratic principles. Intercourse
with the managers Of that affair a.
Louisville has satisfied me that it was
instigated and managed by men wholly
for selfish purposes and to secure the
reelection of General Grant"
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MICHIGAy.
Ifhel Auft.

DETRorr, September Ga libel suit
against the Uaion newspaper has been
commenced by Mos W. Field for
charges made against him in that paper.
The damages are laid ct s25, 900.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
exciusayeIy fer tho Register.
~ the Pseiae and Aflastie Line.
OAIee, no Main street.
FOREIGN.
PRUSSIA.
The CaaF OF Russia.

The CaaF or Russia.
BERLIN, September 6.-His Imperial
Majesty the Gear Of Russia arrived in
this city Yesterday aud met with q
brilliant and enthusiastic reception.
His Majesty the Emperor Joseph OF
Austria is expected to arrive to-day.
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B BLAN K BOOK S

And all work required By Bsnksss, NsF.
chants, Manufacfufsrn, Insurance Compas
nies, Railroad CompaniA, 6ssamboata, Ho
tells, and City, Coonty and Other Public
50 Orders tur Work R9psctfully Solo
tied NJ
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Our friend OF the Christian Neiqh1or saws
that people who complain Of dull times don't
Msg advertise; Make known your complaints.
ms IS Heinitsh's plan; Make known your
pill ever made. '''
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For Sale.

~ THE HOUSE and LOT, on pickens
fin htreet, belonging to the Estate Of Mrs.
.AilL Zimmerman. deceased.
BeptS EDWIN j. SCOTT, Executor.
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Seed Barley.
R0 BUSHELS selected new crop BARLEY.
Nv For sale by HOPE & GYLEH.
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Desirable Residence for Sale.
AA THE desirable one and half story
.G%NDWELLlNG, located on the South. west
corner of Lady and Marion streets. is
offered for sale. The house has ali the mo-
dern improvements with a Maneard roof.
me lot contains half an acre. For terms.
apply to r. nj. POILOOK
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Cotton Gin.
4 FORTY.sAW COTTON GIN. with CON.
l. DENSER. manufactured by Horace L.
Emory, as good as new. having been onjv
used few weeks. Will be sold at a eacrificc
by JOHN AGNEW A. RON
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For Rent.

For Rent.
49,. THAT large and commodious STORE
@:;I now occupied by Messrs. Porter l. Steele.
alk Possession given the 1st Of October.
For terms, inquire OF G. DlERCKS.
Aug24
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ADDRESS OF THE NATIONAL DEMO.
CRATIC COMMITTEES TO THE PRopnE OF THE
UNITED STATKs.-The October elections
are over. They enable us to form q
tolerably accurate idea OF the true politi-
cal situation of the country.
In Georgia, we have to recount vic.
tory for the Liberal ticket 80 unexam-
pied as to take her out of the list of
doubtful States, and practically to pro-
nounce in advance the decision of at
least l25 votes in the electoral college.
To this number, 1t is only necessary to
add sixty votes to elect Greeley and
Brown.
In Pennsylvania, the distinguished
Chairman of the Liberal Committee has
eloquently characterized the methods by
which the result of the election there
was accomplished. We commend his
statement to the thoughtful attention OF
the country.
In Ohio, despite most unprecedented
gains for the Liberal-Demooratio ticket,
the Grant managers have carried the
election by reduced majority. having
vote. Had our Democratic friends in
certain localities of that great common
wealth shown the same earnestness and
activity, and enabled us like our enemies
to record our entire strength, they
Would now be exulting over brilliant
victory. In Indiana, the Democratic
and Liberal forces have achieved most
important success over Pennsylvania
taotios most unsorupulously employed
by the Admi aistration and its allies,
showing thus that free people, when
aroused, know their rights aud dare
maintain them. Indiana has fairly de-
monstrated TINT she can neither be
"bought nor bullied." The moral of
these results is that victory is still in
plain view OF our national ticket, and
that energy and courage will assure It.
That victory must be won. II We mean
to preserve free institutions on this con-
tinent, we must assure it.
The event in Pennsylvania, on Tues
day last, when considered in it's causes,
is the most appalling political oatastro-
phe that has ever taken place in this
country. Should the system through
which this catastrophe was brought
about be oondoned by the people and
foisted on the other States, it seals the
doom Of freedom in America. A sad
contrast it is, surely, that the city in
which our republic was born. amid the
anthems Of free people, should now be
the first to toll the knell of its liberties.
It is for the free, unbought people of all
the States to calmly review the fearful
crime against suffrage in Pennsylvania,
and to decide whether it shall be repeat
ed within their own borders.
For the frat time the system OF free
government and the sanotity of the bal
lotlare really on trial in the United
States. From this hour forward the
preservation of the franchise In its in
tegrity dwarfs all other issues.
Let our friends in each of the States
catch inspiration from the heroic con-
duct Of our fellow-citzens in Georgia
and In Indiana; and from now till No
vember let their struggle be manful and
u4eeasing for liberty and an untainted
ballot-box, for reform and an honest ad-
ministration OF the Government.
AUGUSTUS SOHELL,
Chairman National Democratic Commit
tee.
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Astnma.-Any medicine which will alle-
v1ate the paroxysms Of this dreadful disease
will be hailed with Joy by thousands Of suffer-
WHrTooMB's REMEDY are from tho most relia.
Die sources. and attest to its wonderful power
even in the most severe cases. Joseph Bur.
nett M.s. q &C., proprietors, Boeton.
y. from city to city, from State to State, the
fame OF Dr.. WALKERS VEGETABLE VINEGAR
BrrTERs. es specific for all derangements of
the etoma oh. bowels and liver. is continually
;nnunang ;Hnoenoaagi Hs voluntary missionaries are
favor spreads faster than prairie fire.
Don't Slight Your Teetb.-Remember
that upon their labor, the health Of the sto-
macn nnaoa a depends. Keep them perfect, and in
dipped In the fragrant sozodont, once or twice
Who Will suHer.-It is now "a years
since DR.. Tobias Venitian Liniment was mt
before. the public; warranting It to cure
Chronic Rheumatism, Headache, Cuts, Burns,
br9lses, Old Sores, Pains in the Limbs, Back
ana N nOhest, and It has never failed. Sold by
al FOR FSTqSgis 1ePot 10 Park Place. ny
spirits and general debility in their various
forms; also, as preventive against Fever
and and AgIe. and other intermittent fevers. the
by Oaswell. Hazard & Co., New York, and soId
by all druggists, is the beat tonic, and as q
tonic for patients recovering from fever or
other Sickness 1t has No equal.
Ehurston's Ivory Pearl Tooth Powder.
The beat article known for cleansing and
preserving tho teeth and gums. Sold by all
Druggists. Price 25 and so cents per bottle.
+. Q: Wells d Co.. New York.
Cnristadoro's Hair Dye stands unriyaled
in the world. No lady or gentleman of dis
elimination uses any othor. It is the most
perfect, reliable and effective Hair Dye in the
world; Msnufaotory, 6S Maiden Lane. N. Y.
Oarnoiic Salve, recommended by Physi-
oians az the great Healing Compound. Price
20 cents per box. John r. Henry, sole Pro-
prtetor, College Place, New York
seAoys Huchu Is . reliable Diuretic and
and genital organs. The genuine, as former
eoid by Haviiand, Harral B. Risley and
kneir branches. 10 now prepared by 81, W.
hisley. the originator and Proprietor; and
she trade supplied by his successors, Morgan
d Rtsley. New York.
feot anodvne in the market made by process
OF pr. I. N. Bigelow, Detroit Medical College,
Is always uniform In strength, which is rarely
the case IN other preparations OF opium.
riatcs Astral Oil has q worldwide repu-
Over 2.oO0, 900 gallons have been sold for the the
past two years, from which no accidents Of
any description have occurred. Send for cir
cu!ar: Oil House OF Charles Pratt. estab.
liehed ITO. New York.
Wc Have FFequontly Heard mothers
say they would not be without Mrs. Winslow's
until 1t has finished with the teething siege.
under any confederation whatever.
Ine secret OF Beauty.-What ia it2 no
longer asked, for the world of fashion and all
9ho ladies' know that is produced by using a
delightful and harmless toilet preparation
known as g. w. Laird's "Bloom OF Youth. !"
1ts beautifying effects are truly wonderful,
Depot. Gold street, New York Oct r.
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For Rent,

For Rent.
ndns Mso street. s1sssnas H9ass apss
1A4Aby F. Cardarelli. Apply to
ARTHUR d BOONE, No. Lnw Range.
Sept IS
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Rust-Proof Seed Oats.
10n BUSHELS, for Seed. For sale by
4OO sept 3 HOPE & GYLES.
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Bonds for Sale.
HVHE Charlotte, Columbia and Auonata
u Railroad Company will sell 800. 600 Of its
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS, bearing interest
at the rate of 7per cent. per annum, at 90
and accrued interest on 100-making the in
tion to the discount. Apply to N. P. Peeram.
Cashier First National Bank, Charlotte, c.
Bouknight, Treasurer, or
Sept % WIN. JOHNSTON, President.
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BY COLUMBIA s. c. FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER
Not1oea.

On Marriage.-Happy relief for Young
Men from the effects OF Errors and Abuses in
early life. Manhood restored. Impediments
to Marriage removed. New method Of treat
and circulars sent free, in sealed envelopes
Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION, No. 3
South Ninth street, Phiiadelphia. Pa.
Aug IL 3mo
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To Rent.
For Rent.

For Rent.
- STORE.ROOM, corner OF Main and
GTH Laurel streets, now occupied by J. 8.
Chambers. Possession given immedi.
ately. Apply to ARTHUR& BOONE,
sept IL No. Law Ranre
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THE RRIaHT SIDE.

We take pleasure In commendingTHE BRIGHT
SIDE TO the notice OF our readers AS of tho
prettiest, sprlghtliest and most valuable OF all
publications lor young people with whom thoy
are acquainted, see advertisement.
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RrsIness Gards not exceeding 0 lneS fVPvr yt"'
~ III, Gna on arst insertion Of advertisements.
Bs With regular advertisers 70 DO paid qnartGTIy, T
R"sin"ss Noticss-lO cents line! Marriage ti you,
sss-aocordng to thSlibsralty OF the PSr"S'' D'''H
NotSos Of Runaway Wives or Hu'OAnds-dou0le
Ysar,v advertisers entitled te quarterly changes.
Adyertsem ents not otherwise ordereu, WI, os
Hnusd until ordered discontinued anu 0nu'S
ihgly, ~, ,Sou...No.
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JURUBFBA.
DIR. WELLS EXTRACT OF JURUBEBA

ZOE Couehs, Colds nd Horl enesa.

Ia confidently recommended 70 every family As
househeld remedy and should be freely taken in all
arrangements of the system. II gives health, ygOr
AHd tone to all tho vital forces and anmates and
fOrtlhes all weak and Lympbatlc Compartments.
JOHN @. KELLOGG, is Plat Street, New York
Sole Agent for the United States
Prics One Dollar per bottle: Send ior Circular.
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PURIFY YOUR BLOOD
Ar ONCE.

Wherever Poke Root grows, It has focAa
reputation for curing Rheumatism, and as q
Blood Purifier. With all this local reputation
md the praise Of distinguished Physicians CDrs,
Ooe, Lee, King, Wilson NJ Hunt, GrifIits, COPELAND
and others,) who have tested It's medical powera,
II has been neglected by tho profession az large,
40 much through want OF proper apprecia-
Non Of ito merits, as o knowledge of the
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Advertising Rates.

My-Ths space occupied by lolnes Of this (Nonp"el
kype shall constitute square. ... O ,vosks 60 on
SSb sdlItons insertion Insertion ~ oU
An aJyertising for shorter period thSn 'hree
snths charged A. the .oSSH 90 sIs Scr square for nrs
,..rtop, and 50 cents per square for each additional
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A young man with a mous'
tache cannot obtain a position
as a school teacher in Iona
County. The large girls are
too susceptible.

Anywhere Husband, where
shall / get the ticking for our
naw bed? Anywhere, my
dear, where you can get the
tick
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EMPLOYMENT.

We desire to engage few more Agents to sell H. 1ne
World Renowned IMPROVED BUCK EN EsEW-
ING MACHINE at q liberal salary or on Com
mission. A Horse aud Wagon given to Agents
Tnll Darticnlars furnished on application. Address
W, A. HENDERSON & CO., General Agents
Cleveland Ohio and st. Louis, Mo. law