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New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
THE WEST FARMS wOoD-CHOPPERs' CLUB

A large and enthusiastic meeting OF TINS
Club held at Ittners Hall, fremont last Saturday
night John 'B. Haskin In the chair Charles Gerding
offered the following resolutions, which were unani-
mousy adopted:
RsSolred That this Club heartily indorse and approve
the platform of principles adopted by the late Cncln-
natl Convention and ratify the nominations made by
that Convention Of honest and capable Fellow
ctizeu the farmer Of Chappaqua, Horace Greeey Tor
President and b. Gratz Brown OF Missouri Tor wee
President pledging 10 them earnest support frOm
until the election in November next.
ReSOIucd That il is the duty OF the representatives or
the Democratic party of the UnOn who TO assemble
in Baltimore the 9th Of July next, reairm the Ci
cnnati Platform, and ndorse nominate the candt-
date Of that Convention as eminently worthy ana en
tied be supported by the entire Democracy OF the cOn-
try as certain means OF defeating the gttakcr Grant,
and destroying the present centralized military despO
ism in Washington with all its rings" and hagrant
cOrruptiOns.
ReSolced That we invite the Liberal Democrats favor
ing the election of Greeley and Brown TO form similar
Clubs in the several towns of this county.
Addresses were made by John b. Haskin and Dennis K.
She'll and after cheers for Greeley and Brown the meet
ing adjourned, TO meet at Wrays Hail. West Farms,
June !.
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
"rnE LESSON OF CONNECTICUT"

To the Edftor Of The Tribune.
SIR: Presuming upon the assumption that
THE TRIBUNE is not partisan paper ana having long
found evidence by daily reading Of its general fair
ness write from the home OF Senator ferry 10 can III
oueston The Lesson Of Connecticut as interpreted In
your editorial OF yesterday You treat the recent SEN
raI contest as an issue between the Liberal Repub-
licans" and " the Administration Members IL Is hoI
60 regarded here You deceive yourself in so Judging
If Is questionable II a single Republican who voted for
senator Ferry will vote for Horace Greeley not that they
do NOT admire Horace Greeley and as an editor
IN many Of his characteristics but that they do not con-
der him qualified by reason of other traits, to be the
President of the United States. 1t may be true that
Senator Ferry's political principles, and record upon Am
nasty Local Government santo Domingo, and General
Reform questions in harmony with the CInclhh9u
atform but Il was not for these alone, or PR aily
mar his Repubcan friends stood by him nOby Ihey
honor him as self-pOiscd, setpOssesseu Iuepchu'no,
candid man They believed him fairly ana hOhOIaOly
entitled 10 another term. and that Is ar Deer ~ TO
tain a Senator Of large experience ana pIuau
ship they reprobate the means USED 10 iI oune
him, especially by securing pledses iaO" d nd'it 40
dates for the Legislature before election, ana SO
packing a jury" in the shape OF caucus. iiie5 li5
heartily respond in general TO your encOnlun upon ,
IIawley hut think that in TINS instance. MS Natlng
ambition has Overleaped itsei ana caseu , is % ~ -,
~ Renuhlican marty outside OF Rings and local lnnu
ences They do not consider that senator TeIIy n r
any pledges, express or implied, 10 lne dan and
so1aily or by his friends and they cOhdemn , UNI
coutern tbe impertinent interference OF me Ne loN
Times with Connecticut politics. ana It's persislehI HIS
p ydp CI t tribute to his worth and his
career His fellOw-citiZens deIgnt 10 10 mn ~ h
The representatives Of lalred SGu OF Dan
~ , sciu g.I -, - NV.
Nor1cdik, CT, May 10, lSI2
1The author of the above informs The TRIBUNE III
nriyate note, that he does not speak for any one
else in this, but for himself alone.-Ed.l
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
LOCAL ENDORSEMENTS.

The Eighth Ward Empire Democratic Club,
Henry Oberle President. met Saturday evening and
unanimously adopted the following resolutions:
Whereas The Hon. Horace Greeley OF New-YOrk and
the Hon g. Graz Brown of Missouri have received at
the hands OF Convention, representing 10 large eN-
tent the conservative interests of the country the nOml
nations for President and VicePresdent OF the United
States respectively; and,
Whereas The platform Of principles adopted by such
Convention embOdes substantially the time hOhOIeu
principles OF the Democratic party; and,
Whereas The nominees aforesaid are believed 10 nave,
by reason OF their personal worth the confidence OF the
honest men OF all parties throughout the nation
Rcs0lred That in the opinion OF tine Eighth Ward En-
pire Democratic Club of The City of NewIOrk tho Dem
ocratc Convention 10 meet at Baltimore the 9th day
of july 1s72 should make the nominees Aforesaid the
nominees OF such Convention.
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
P1SSENGERN ARRIHED.

FROM LIvBRPOOL-In steamship Wisconsin, May 9-Rober:
TLorpe wife and infant Rev Mua j. Arnold Thos Kelsey e.
Pehgreen aud Davis. Mrs and Miss Hei Mrs Ann West
Mis- A Master Mole, DR.. Mad Resi0g, Mr. kaes H. u
Taunton.
IRON HAMBURG-In steamship VdHidlt1, May l9- Busse,
wife and Muller jacob DOrohea Esse6orn J
Hnrchs Reuter- VIM Reuter- Marie Nete0la r " ,ea-
hart oeb schnch Wm. Bloch A. Stsaemann Fed SchO L. A.
Wolf H. Petersen 50 ,,,-s-,,..
FROM BRRMEN-Ta steamship Neues, May l9-MaTe Schmidt
M,se eymp Nathan Ieyman Anna Berends and child Fred hnn
j. Moeand family H. eserburg Nm Bnsmann H. her4let H.
Ynnge S Yunge Fred Kags, John Behrends O. hzEa as %
J. H. Thompson d. Campbell John Campbell, Alice MIL yon bsA
VIM Jones family julius ssug Caroline Beckenlo Bleln
And family Keeper Schgahn, Marie Hennbreehe Os"ah Lesser
Ida &. Aschhelm
FaON LIyERPOO-Ia steamship CtV or Neef0rSi MAJ ~
Miss Dalke Mr.. Edwards, Mr. smith, Miss Campbell
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
srGGEsTIoNs ABOUT ORGANIZATION.

TO fhe EdttOr Of The TrtOun@
SIR; The question is often asked by Demo-
Gratis ''If the philadelphia Convention nominate some
other than Gen Grant, would Mr.. Greeley withdraw ;"
t. one lat me say think surely not, for the Cincinnati
,,oyement is not a personal one against Gen Grant,
rcep 30 far he represents corrupt party and any
other nomination that the Republican party could make
would be no concession toward Reform, but simply bid
for continuance Of power
There no mstang the fact that large majority Of
the people Of this country opposed 10 the present Ad
mnistraon then should It not be kept in mind that 'n
union there strength" The not controlled by
party discipline are ready adopt the Cincinnati
platform and It's candidate. Should there not be move
ment at once consolidate these elements that
Kept asunder by party names Hosts OF Republicans
ready 10 ACCEPT the situation but held back by the
tsInt are you going over 20 the DemOcratsP Large
numbers Of Democrats are kept aloof by the simple
Dreiudlce of name and not recOnClled 10 vote
Republican ticket, even though 1t have the prefix Of
" Liberal"
IL is conceded by al that large proportion Of our
strength is expected W come from the Democratic party
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
WASHINGTON OPINIONS.
WHAT THE ADMINISTRATION MEN SAY CONCERN
ING THE NEW-YORK DEMOCRATIC CONVEN-
TION-JUDGE PACKER AND JUDGE BROD-
HEAD ON THE SITUATION,
by TELEGRAPH TO TIE IRIBUNk.I ]

ING THE NEW-YORK DEMOCRATIC CONVEN-
TION-JUDGE PACKER AND JUDGE BROD-
HEAD ON THE SITUATION.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRfBUNEl
WASHINGTON, May 19-SOme of the Admin
stration members OF the House have curious theory
about the recent New-YOrk Democratic Convention
They say that the managers Of that body had pur
pose Of indOrsing Mr. Greeley when they adopted tho
resolutions indOrng the Cincinnati PLATFORM but wished
70 have It understood that they for him. in order TO
encourage the Liberal movement much possible be-
tore 9th OF July and induce Republicans Join il in
the belief that it will have the Democratic Endorsement
and consequently, be sure Of success. These MEM
bers do not profess to have any knowledge of
the motives OF the N0wYOrk Democratic leaders, and
their theory Of purposes OF those gentlemen
s after all nothing but guesswork They say that they
expect 20 Mr Greeley unceremOniOusy pitched
board al Baltimore and mixed ticket mt in the field
1pOn the Cincinnati platform, composed OF Republican
as acceptable 10 the Democracy as any Republican
could be, and leading Democrat. Which would be put
~ tho head OF the ucket tney 90 not predict
Nothing be ascertained here that goes 70 confirm
this view On the contrary, all the Indications agree
wHh the assertions OF the New-York Democratic mem
Of Congress- who At Rochester, that the great
majority OF the NewYOrk Democrats sincere IN their
belief that Mr. Greeley is the strongest man they could
nominate. and success is certain with him, and very
doubtful with any other candidate.
A letter from q prominent Democratic politician IN
Harrisburg Penn, states that Judge Asa Packer de
dedy Of the opinion that the Democratic party should
ludOrse the Cincinnati platform and make no noInina
HOn and that he said recently: If the Convention at
Baltimore Will this, Mr. Greeley will be triumphanty
tctrt dud the country VIII nave an hOhesI man III tno
chair ~ State, while peace and quiet VIII once more
proml" The Pennsylvania members OF Congress ssy
that Judge Packer is MAJ who closely SCANS tne
m SKY and makes conclusions that are not cafetly
weighed, and that as a lifelong Democrat MS Opulohs
are OF much influence with the party The same Ietter
.tys mat among other Democrats in Dauphn County,
nu who expressed themselves IN IaNOf oI MI
Greeley. Judge Brodhead, ex-speaker OF the etate
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
OBITUARY..

John Greeley died at Londonderry on the
18th inst aged ~ years. months and days lie was
the ast survivor OF thirteen children Dorn 70
va, rs,hor lsenter, Greeley His father died in his
hn,so some twenty years ago, aged a. His last sur
yIvne brother Zlccheus Gather of Horace) Greeley,
died at Wayne Erie Co.. Penn, Dec lS, 1868 aged 80
John Greeley lived temperate In all things an upright
and respected farmer and in the full enjoyment Of
his faculties until few days before his death Always
Democrat ia politics. he was stern upholder OF the
War for the Union.
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
RATIFICATION MEETING IN LOUISIANA.

ENTHUSIASM FOR THE LIBERAL CANDIDATES
icy TELEGRAPH To THE TRlBUNB.l
NEW ORLEANS May 19-The strong sentiment OF
the city found vent for the Endorsement of Greeley
and Brown last night. One of the most imposing
political meetings of the campaign was held for the
ratification of the Cincinnati results. The meeting
was addressed by Col VIM. Hutton of Missouri and
other distinguished men, and the name OF Horace
Greeley was received with enthusiastic applause
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
From a steadfast Republican, Carrolton, La.

Il would be nnder many obligations TO you for any
political documents you may favor me win IN regard 10
the political life of Horace Greeley, also any ana an
documents that pertain to the advancement ana success
of tbe DoltIcal doctrines enuncaed in the platform OF
the Cincinnati Convention of May J. 1872 They have the
true ring OF pure, sound, and wholesome RepuDlcann
result of the Cincinnati Convention has become known
the hOwlers Of T. s. Grant have queted down. the
nominations to be well received mere Dy all plles
save the Federal appOintes"
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
From lte.long gsonthern Democrat. Columbus Miss.

"The history. antecedents, and lifelong abolition SEN
timents Of Horace Greeley, no doubt honestly enter
famed are as familiar 10 and the whole country, as
the early the future OF Cen Washington
are Now the old issue OF Slavery is forever settled
with no wish on part TO reopen the question: and be
ieVing Horace Greeley TO be an open, frank rm and
honest man. we received his nomination by the Cinein-
noj Convention for President with high degree Of
gatisacon believing that the people in all parts OF the
United states would have the heart OF sympathy ana
the hand of equal justice held out TO them II he IS
ated to the highest Office in the gift OF the people We
think We can give him Mississippi next November"
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
PERSONALITY TELEGRAPH.

The Hon. Daniel Z. Sckles, the United States
Minister Span Paris route to Maid dned on F'
day Olonga the spanish EmbasSador TO france
A letter from an officer in the Russian fleet at
Grand Duke Alexis Will return by t
a The Sandwich and San Francisco lie expected reAch
that city September next.
The Harvard boat crew have been finally
chosen a, follows: University erew-Dan "a rok& nv W. Go9lSn % &
"a 2j W j. LLOYD 73 H. L. Morse, ~ 4th b. T. Bliss S Oh,
L. beyens "a bowl Freshman cwL Hnnnewe lstroAeli D.
Wels ID; J. Green, 3d. W Harwel 4hi r. r. ApPeon, Stn
GonI howl r. Gould chosen captain OF this crew,
vice w. Har.Neu resigned
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
From q Republican of Jersey City, Nj:

cannot be silent when all the world is speaking
Horace Greeley my guide and teacher in my early
political lessons he first taught earnest, thank
u OF liberty and 10 regard the rights OF Others 10
its privileges and its blessings He has always taught
me religious liberation, and in all my dealings with
men 70 temper justice with mercy. trust the people
OF our common country will in him, more surely
than in any Oner man. safe counselor in the affairs Of
our Government and one in whom all men can trust as
its chief executive officer"
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
MUSIC.
THE ABT CONCERT.

THE ABT CONCERT.
The official introduction OF Herr Franz Abt
10 the New-York public took place Steinway Hall
Saturday ight when concert given in his honor
the programme consisting chiefly of his compositions
Our best German male singers performed several Of
-ose part songs which had for Abt so wide celeb
y and under the Leadership Of Mr. Pauer exhibited
n degree Of culture The pidntsstmt were especially
ae and the contrasts bold and vivid Two OF
tue selections were led by Abt himself, who re-
oeived tho warmest OF Welcomes An elaborate
composition by Meyerbeer, the Einety-irst Psalm
introduced TO the musical amateur work
of striking originality, full Of dramatic effect Though
the choral music the chief feature OF TINS concert
there were several solos OF interest Senor saraSaVe
played long, rather meaningless violin concerto Dy
Max Bruch, which was listened TO with courtesy. IN
the audience. the element preponderated but
there also present large number OF our natiVe
artists and who joined cordially in the wei
come to the melodiOus composer Of 90 Ye Tears ana
when the Swallows HOmeward Fly"
MUSICAL NOTES.
Miss Emma Abbott, who has attracted alten-
ton late church and concert singer left TINS cty
for ayre on Saturday in the Vile de Paris her way
to Italy where she will continue her musical studies
Among the passengers who left this port In
the City Of Montreal saturday, was Mr. Fryer, VINO
is well known in operate circles as courteous and EN-
manager. lie will return IN September with Mr
StrakOscn.
With to-night's concert begins the second
OF musical entertainments offered at
orchestra. The programmes for this week are Varleu
and lutgres ting.
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
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New-York tribune., 1872-05-20

Magic Oil.''wN RKSSE Of Piisaed Mass invented and
this trade mark for medicine
pared nd sold for curing pain Other parties unfairly and dishonesty
trying rob lin ofth hs good Hame by using without bis
No honest druggist will such ek by bung OF
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1 prepared oaly by WN kESNE SoNs, Ptisled. Mass
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.

HEADQUARTERS n. Y. LIBERAL REPUBLICAN STATE
COMMITTEE, AsToR HOUSE, May Is, 1872.
The following are extracts from letters received
from all parts of the Union at these Headquarters
They are furnished for publication not as the most
encouraging but as affording people fair sam
pie of the general correspondence we receive.
JOHN CoCHRASE, Chairman
Alfred Wilkinson Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20

reconstruction Of the Union. With my whole hesrt
ardenty desired the sucooss OF secession after en-
tered into IT, because dreaded consolidation. but am
serve intact the right OF local segoyernment and hold
the tendency usurp all power by the central
goYernment Washing ngtOn."
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
From late soldier of the confederate army Charles

soldier of the late Confederate states army, Tor
four long years land manned for life by the loss OF my
left hand vet cannot refrain from heartily enaerlng
nv congratulations upon the nomination OF horace
Greeley for the Presidency. Ever since the teihaoh
~ the war Our people have been Overrdden by nnoNa
tons of party policy, and swndled out OF our very me-
blood by the venaty OF q corrupt Administrations anu
hail his nomination as guarantee that the same honesty
of purnose which led him 10 oppose slavery fOr so many
years and after that issue was settled TO 9ecSiu S,
that he will faithfully and impartally MAINTAIN Ile ul
an humble citizen believe express the sentiments OF
"A verv large class Of community WIN Wilng lrus.
fuluess in his ability and entire falth IN his intention "
fairly see Justice done TO all"
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
r.on q Rennhllcan Of Janesville, Wis:

"The Cincinnati movement had its origin in abuses,
frauds, and outrages that the Administration would
neither abate reform, but TO which, instead IL gave
its fostering and protection as embOdying and
representing, In eminent degree, and with courage
and devotion above all praise the principles upon which
the movement organized. Horace Greeley above all
other men, was entitled TO the position justly accorded
him by the Convention and rejoice that 1t had the
and justice 20 appreciate it,"
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
-. sonthern nemocrat of Barnwall, S. g:

helieye the ticket ID destined 10 sweep the country
"a in the Harrison campaign The people are SICK ana
tted of corruption and tyranny. trust in the election
~ Horace Greeley, Is about 10 dawn on our
worn and distracted country that honesty and lnteg-
~, and regard for the Constitution Will prevail aud,
b4ve all that we poor harassed forbearing people Of
tbe south will at last ha We peace"
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20

rTwcnty-four glasses or mineral vhy. Fisss-
gen Carlsbad Congress settlers etc. can be made a. home o one Des
u MATTHEW'S CRYsTAs hsBssL Waters Prpetes Of ne
waters By eminent and u directions With box
Soils by friggists
sample any address rsceip' Of rent.
JoRs MATrHRvs
Fry,-sve. Twenty-srh and Twenty seventh st., N. T.
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
From a Republican Of chillicOthe, Mo.

The nomination Greeley struck terror into no
,be Gpantites hereabouts They generally cOncede ms
casv aIection Onte a number OF Repubicans VINO
have heretofore 6oasted Of being reguars nave en- ~
ot heard Liberal Republican or Democrat speak OF te
Cincinnati nominations in other IMAM % zones q m en- oa
,uafOrity."
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
Honsekeeper. nre benefiting,

Uousekeepers benehting while dealers comp
Of selling goods cheaper retail than thev bay al Mhoca
instance Complete Gus and Bagaye Glass ~ Fac Oai COB
lets doz Toilet n white and 70 20 decorated
silver Plated reaSel Table SPOONS and foris heavy pate %
d0L NiclL p1vDieS Co.. ~,
Importer aud MaEglsciureTi go BrosdSaV
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
Alfred Wilkinson, Secretary.
From prominent! Republican of Ellsworth,

The most distinguished Democrat in this county sara
me this morning. The Democrats OF this county are
going to indorse the Cincinnati nOminatiOns the epuD
hcans are already divided; Greeley VIII be elected,
and Grant going to be skunked outright The people
laughed at first but the people everywhere are being
convinced that the best possible nominations that
could have been there made made. The Hon.
Horace Greeley the only salvation of country"
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
rom an influential Republican of Bangor Maine !:

"It gives me great pleasure TO inform You that the
nomination of Horace Greeley for President OF the
United states is received with marked favor by very
large portion OF the citizens Of this city and vicinity
Many prominent and influential men declare positively
for him. and will do all in their power 10 have his nom
nation confirmed adopted by the Philadelphia Con-
VpntlOun
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
From Southern Republican of Nashville. Tenn: ::

"To all the Southern States except South Carolina
Mr. Greeeys name is full OF pOtentaty, and venture
to predict that all Of them lie will receive such vote
as no man has ever heretofore obtained.
Be assured that which be possibly brought
mo Operaton against the Greeley and Brown ticket can
prevent its receiving the largest possible majority ever
accorded TO any Presidential candidate
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
From a Southern Republican of Newberry, c.:

"The nomination Of Horace Greeley think will give
satisfaction 20 almost the entire white population OF this
state ! know that the people OF my own town and
thoroughly and heartily rejoice at it. His election
would 80 far toward restoring good feeling between all
sections. feel that it would 10 restoration. not
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
From prominent Republican of Parkcrsburg, West

Virginia:
"Has not the spontaneous expression or press ana
people throughout the country given satisfactory evil
dence of popularity OF nominees, and OF gen
era acceptance princples and that the time has
come for the formation OF party2 Ii seems 10 me
we have struck the keynote of Reform, and that the
people with irrespective of tho two pouca par
ties now in process of disinteGTation.'
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
From Republican of albany, N. Y.

"The nominations of the Cincinnati Convention are
glorious, and every way acceptable and the platform Is
all that could be desired. Should the Democrats make
nominations, should they indOrse the ticket, the
for IL here will be very large. Many Republicans
say they will support 1t. while every Democrat have
yet met with says IL shall have his vote"
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
rrom a southern nemocrat of Gross PaIns, Tenn.:

"In the choice OF the great principles embodied In that
broad and liberal platform feel especially happy De
eying that soon the troubles and perpetual war upon
our unhappy section must cease and that rght ana Ia"
will take their proper places and we hope ana Iook 70
the future as future of peace but express 1he lee
ing and sentiment of this section In saying we VIII sthu
NV the nominee Of that Convention"
New-York tribune., 1872-05-20
HEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF TIE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFFBR,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 10, 1871 a. III.
,ruOpsts for the past ttoenty-fOur kours.

synopsis FOR he past toentVI0hr kourf.
The lowest barometer has moved north
eastwardy from Ohio into Canada and the pressure Is
now lowest over New-Engand
Cloudy weather and rain is prevailing over northern
New-York and northern New-England otherwise clear
weather very generally, with westerly winds, except
over the Western Gulf States, where the winds are
southery The barometer is highest over the Eastern
Gulf States. .,..
Probabilities.
Clear and pleasant weather will prevail very generally
on Monday east Of the Rocky Mountains except possibly
over the Lake REGION with s0uth-wesery 10 northwest
ery Winds except over the western CUR states where
sonhery winds are probable Dangerous winds are not
anticipated.