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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1872-10-03

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SATURDAY,, the 5h of OCTOBER,
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4 JACK SPALDING.
o. 8, 1872.
The New York herald., 1872-10-08
GOING FOR GREELEY.

State Senator Palmer Renounces Alle-
glance to the National Republican Or
ganizatlon and Casts Has Lot with the
Liberals
PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, Oct. I, 1872.
letter will appear in the Amenia Times to-mor-
row from Senator Palmer, in which he pronounces
for Greeley. He says he earnestly longed for the
nomination by his party OF some statesman who
would give to the country new administration In
the support OF which all could unite who felt that
dead issues ought to give way to living ones. He
says that had he been merely private citizen he
should have had no doubt as to his course, but as
State Senator he felt much embarrassment
In differing from the friends who had elected him
as republican. He also says:-In matters OF State
legislation l am not willing to be driven to CON-
init myself to policies which j may not apprOve;"
and he also for himself the fullest freedom
OF action In his legislative capacity though such
course may not take him wholly out of one party,
nor put him wholly into the other. He closes as
fOllOws:-
The pain which this struggle has cost me can.
not express. ! have been fully aware that was
misrepresented, on the one side as supporting
General Grant, on the other as being on the fence
SO that at one time 1t was impossible to declare
myself publicly without incurring the charge OF
seeking position.
The New York herald., 1872-10-08
THE TAMMANY JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.

Yesterday morning at ten O'Clock number oi
politicians assembled at Tammany Hall in Four
teenth street to learn any news which might come
from the gathering of the delegates who have been
appointed from the judiciary Convention as a Com
mittee Of Conference Of twenty-one from each AS
sembly district Although the meeting was called
for ten O'Clock there were but few persons pres
ent. and 1t was fully eleven O'Clock before Samuel
J. Tilden, the chairman OF the committee, made his
appearance OF the twenty-one persons comprising
the committee but fourteen were present, among
whom were John Kelly, Edward r. Meade Horace
+. Clark, the sOn-in-law OF Commodore Vanderbilt
Christopher Fine, ex-partner OF the late Judge
McCunn; Timothy Brennan docking very plausi-
bie), Mr.. Tildcn and several others. John Norris
sey came late and after the conference had long
confab with John Kelly. Billy Walsh, Dick Flana-
gan end others were present among the POLITICAL
lOokeis-0n. The conference lasted about an h0df
and was presided over by Samuel j. Tilden. This
committee OF twenty-One was appointed from the
General Judiciary Convention, which prop
erly consists OF 420 members, or twenty dele
gates from each Assembly district, to re-
port back again to the Judiciary Conven.
tion, Which meets again on Wednesday, at
thee O'Clock, to make nominations. The session
was secret but Mr.. Tilden informed the reporter OF
the HERALD that committee Of ten had been ap-
pointed to meet committee or the Bar A6s0-
citation last evening at his house at eight O'Clock.
The same committee was also instructed to meet
the Liberal Republican Committee this morning. at
names OF the committee are as follows: s:-John Il.
O'Bren, Edwin II. Meade, Thomas Connolly, Syl-
vester r. Nolan, James u. McClelland, Horace F.
Clark, Joseph Koch, Christopher Fine, John Kelly,
Matthew T. Brennan, John G. Bushnell and Jacob
F. Miller. The committee then adjourned.
The New York herald., 1872-10-08
THE REGISTRATION FRAUDS IN NEWARK
Wholesale Arrcsts-A Witness Who Pre-
ferred Going to Prison TO spea king Out.

Wholesale Arrcsts-A Witness Who Pre-
There IS a good deal OF excitement in Newark
over the alleged gross registration frauds In several
OF the wards, as indicated In court on Satur-
day. On Sunday the constables, acting under
instructions fyom the higher authorities,
made raid on place known as the
"Park m Rhein," in the Eleventh ward, aud q
place known as "Bathgates boarding house.
also in the Eleventh ward and took into custody
some twenty-four men, including John A. Artent,
proprietor OF the Park m Rhein, and Major
Trawin, . noted politician Of the ward. The men
were promptly liberated on ball procured by Mr..
Bathgate's son. In the person OF ex-Street Com.
missioner Rogers. The men were held IN 5000 each
to appear yesterday In court.
Yesterday some twenty-five cO0red men were ar
rested charged with having Illegally registered In
the second ward. Two OF the men claimed resi-
dence In the upper part Of the City Hall building,
while the others claimed abodes In Academy and
Hackett streets.
In the afternoon one Frederick Leeden Cruck,
saloon keeper, in whose house were found sixteen
alleged falsely registered persons, was before the
Grand Jury at Its summons. He refused to answer
over to the Court. Ec was committed to prison for
contempt.
The Grand Jury busied Itself all day sitting the
subject OF false registration, but, Of course nothing
is known as to the result OF its deliberations. The
Prosecutor declares his intention to push the
criminals to the WALL without regard to parties
political aflatiOn. 1t s certain that the action of
the authorities so far has caused great cOnsterna
tiOn among intended fraudulent voters. Many OF
them are known to have cleared out so alarmed
story is democratic bugab0o, gotten up as scare
on the eve Of election.
The New York herald., 1872-10-08
KINGS COUNTY POLITICS.
when the Democratic Primar and
Conventions Are to BE Held.

when the Democratic Prima aries and
Conventions Are to he Held.
There was stated session Of the Democratic
General Committee Of Kings county held last even-
ing at the headquarters Of that organization Court
street. The chair was occupied by Mr.. Rowe Presi-
dent, and George Herman ofIiciated as Secretary.
The attendance Of members was very full. The fol-
lowing resolutions was offered and adopted:-
Resolved That primary elections be held IN each ward
and the 10Th OF October 1872 from five TO eight
o'clock NJ the purpose Of electng three delegates
and town association TO the County Con
gressional and Assembly Conventions and three dele
gates from each ward to the City Convention and three
delegates from each town 70 nominate School Commits
sioner. .
Rcsolved That the County Convention be held the
10Th of October the headquarters Of The General Com
mittee the City Conventn be held same day. at
same place, three 7. that the Second District Con-
seven p. M; Third Congressional District Convention
day at eight p m. Fourth Congressional District
Convention at Nelson's Hotel Fiabush, Monday, HSt at
three r. N.
The Assembly Conventions VIII be held on Mon
day evening, 1st The Committee shortly after
adjourned, 10 meet again on the nth inst
The New York herald., 1872-10-08
A SAD CATASTROPHE.

Fall OF . Stand at . Republican
Meeting I'm Wiliamsburg-Tvvo Boys
Instantly Killed and Several Persons
Injured-Namcs OF tho Killed and
injured.
The republicans OF the Eastern District OF Brook
lyn, commonly known 90 Williamsburg, made
arrangements to hold . grand mass meeting last
night In the square at the junction OF Bedford and
Division avenues and Fourth street. Near the
fountain that has long adorned the square large
stand was erected for the orators, the reporters
and the musicians. Between nine ana ten O'Clock
q large multitude Of tanners and cobblers bearing
torches and headed by bands OF music, surrounded
THE GRAND STAND.
The music having ceased the meeting was organ
lied and General Sharpe was introduced as the first
speaker. After he had proceeded for some time o
cry arose,
'sTHE STAND IS FALLING"
and all was still for ON instant. At the expiration
OF the silence loud crash was heard and the pile
The occupants Of 1t were thrown into confused
mass, struggling shouting and praying beneath it,
out none e o. them were seriously injured and many
the mishap. Bot thoughtful men, who had seen
such mshaps before, went to the scene OF the dis
aster and examined the debris. There they found
THE DEAD BODIES OF TWO BOYS
and several of their companions more or less mutt
lated. This information having been conveyed to
ing was over.
THE EXCITEMENT
attending the casualty great that the police
had great difficulty In bringing the bodies or the
killed to the station house, but they finally sue
ceeded In doing SO, and also In taking care Of the
injured.
THE VICTIMS.
At late hour 1t was ascertained that the follow
ing Is correct list Of the victims Of this most
melancholy disaster
KILLED.
Al0nz0 nealy, fourteen years Of age.
Joseph Millwater, about the same age.
The parents OF both boys reside In South First
street, between Tenth and Eleventh. The boys
were playmate In lfe and "in death they were not
dlvided.n
THE INJURED.
Edward Healy, aged six years, brother Of Alonzo,
internally and probably fatally injured.
Edward Stewart, aged fourteen years, seriously
injured. His parents reside at ia South First
street.
Francis Hagan, aged eight years. spinal injuries.
Second and Third.
General Sharpe, the principal orator OF the even
Ing, was slightly injured by the shock.
The grief OF the father OF the Healy boys on wit
Messing their condition was heartrending in the
extreme.
The New York herald., 1872-10-08
THE CORoNERsHIP.

large and enthusiastic meeting Of the friends
OF Mr.. Richard Croker, the popular candidate for
Coroner was held at Glass Hall last night. Speeches
were made by Mr.. O'Conor, Dr. Winnie and several
others. In concluding his remarks DR.. Winnie
offered the following preamble and resolution,
which were received with cheers and unanimously
adopted:-
whereas we have found In the Hon. Richard Croker a
of sterling integrity and faithful of
the democratic party. and In whom place the most
implicit confidence, therefore, be 10
Resolved, That heartily endorse him for the posi-
ton OF Coroner, and that pledge 10 him undivided
support In the coming campaign.
When the meeting had adjourned some one In
the rear OF the han called for three cheers for
O'Brien, but the cheers didn't come for that gen.
tleman, but Croker.
The New York herald., 1872-10-08
BETTING ON THE ELECTIONS.
sharps and Flats Putting UP Their Dol
lQrSs


AtJohnson's, Twenty-eighth street and Broadway,
q choice crowd OF incipient gamblers and political
pimps Of various stripes, met to wager their dol
lars on the result of the elections to be held to-day
in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana. The adherents
of the administration, honest Tom MUIR
phys most unhealthy looking crowd, O'Brien's
selected bruisers, little Johnny Davenports
small fry paTtisans and the scowng brusers OF old
Tammany were all represented. "Sojer" Flynn
large party Of individuals better known than loved.
The noise and uproar was much enjoyed by these
parties, and when, at q late nour, an unfortunate
gentleman from the Twentieth ward ran into
the room, cut, sashed and bleeding profusely from
little misunderstanding with bloodthirsty
patriot who wanted the entire sidewalk to himself
the proceedings became quite interesting. John.
audience bid with much spirit. 1t seemed that
there was corner in Hartranft stock early in the
evening" but Ii dwndled into nothingness later,
under the influence Of private dispatches from
Philadelphia. The following were the figures
quoted:- F.s.
Aartranft. 500 13o 100
T'hat Hartrant will have 5000 majority-$5O,
800, 500 that he does $40, $780, $50 that he does
That the administration party in Ohio win not
have 10000 majority-$1o0 that they do not and SOS
The Indiana pool stood as follOws:-Hendricks.
500, 800, 500.
Brown, $50 s45, $45.
The feeling In the room was that the Custom
House, assisted by O'Brien, would be able to ma
nipuate the election In Philadelphia to suit the ad
ministration; but that Indiana was sure for the
liberals and Ohio doubtful
The New York herald., 1872-10-08
A JERSEY HOMICIDE.
Struck ON the Head with q Hatchct-
Coming to New York to Die.

Struck on the Head with Hatchct-
Coming to New York to Die.
Patrick Rourke, an Irish laborer, twenty-six
years Of age and unmarried, died on Saturday
night at his residence corner Of Seventy seventh
street and Third avenue, from the erect OF injuries
TO the head. On the 10th ultlmo deceased was en-
rloyed In the Hibernia Iron Mines, on the Morris
and Essex Railroad, near Rockaway, N. j., and on
that day became involved In quarrel
with q saloon keeper, during which, II Is
alleged, the latter struck Rosrke on the
the brain or fracture Of the Skull It is stated that
deceased had patronzcd the saloon Of the accused,
but, for some reason best known to himself he al
forwards chose to spend his money elsewhere.
This s alleged caused llfeeling on the part OF the
saloon keeper and resulted In the fatal altcrcau0n
Warrants have been issued for the arrest OF the
saloon Keeper and his wife, the latter 0f whom, II is
alleged, was an accessory TO the crime: Coroner
investigation as soon as the attendance OF wit
nesses can be securcd-
The New York herald., 1872-10-08
PULLING THE POLITICAL WIRES
A Secret Caucus of Democrats In sherif
Rrennn =, IN nmce Xesferdav.

A Secret Caucus of Democrats In Sheriff
Brennan's ONCE Yesterday.
IL Is understood that caucus OF democrats was
held In Sheriff Brennans private ONCE yesterday,
just before the Mayoralty Nominating Convention
met. There were present Dennis Burns, James
Hayes, Judge Shandley, Michael Norton, Judge
Scott, John Morrissey Timothy J. Campbell Charles
L. Loew, Henry Woltman, Richard Flanagan Judge
Coulter and NJ I. Brennan 1t Is stated that the
avowed purpose for which these gentlemen were
called together was TO arrange matters so
that the delegates to the Convention from
their various Assembly districts should 60 In
instructed to do all in their power in the County
Convention to secure the defeat OF William b. Dun
can for Mayor and In the Judicial Convention Of
Judge Bedford for City Judge, and 70 work for the
denomination of District Attorney Garvin. The
candidates decided upon by the caucus to be urged
upon the conventions were Abraham X. Lawrence
Tor Mayor and Jerome Buck for City Judge. The
main object Of the meeting, 1t Is asserted was to
defeat Duncan and Bedford at all hazards IL should
be stated that II mad become apparent that the
caucus had been really called to secure this end
John Morrssey and Flanagan withdrew, after de-
claring that they would not be bound by the action
OF the caucus and that they would abide solely by
the action OF the conventions
The New York herald., 1872-10-08
ITTEE OF CONFERENCE.
TIE MARYLAND RAILWAY DISASTER.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Oct. :, 1877

DALTINUKs, Mus, UcE :, IB7x
Full particulars Of the railway disaster Of Satur-
day last have been furnished by Mr.. Sharp the
acting Master OF transportation on the Baltimore
and ohio Railroad The accident occurred at half
past eleven O'Clock on Saturday morning. The
locomotive No. 10, attached to freight train, ex-
poded her boiler ct Frankville, On seventeen
mile grade eight and . half miles west OF Pied
Lackey, and the fireman. John D1ckworth, and-g
injuring the brakeman, Lynch, 20 severely that ~
has since died. Waterman, standing by, WI
not be accounted Tor, a. the engine had beensAtiH
Ing for steam, and was taking aide track 10 alloy
other trains following 70 psss By. .s.. ,
The New York herald., 1872-10-08
THE ELECTIONS IN HoBOKEN.

Last evening the democratic primary elections
we're held in Hoboken. Some Of the paid officials
OF the Ring, encouraged by their success last year.
brought gangs OF repeaters from Jersey City and
New York, who did their work well, according to
contract. In the Third ward many OF these paid
rowdies were challenged. but without avail. 1t
will matter little who is to be the candidate Of such
men. The citizens who have deeply telt the evils
resulting from such outraRes, are determined to
support an honest man for the Legislature this Fall.
The New York herald., 1872-10-08

The Committee OF Seventy Still Cries
sNO Notwithstanding tho Mctropo-
lis-PurCfng the .Judiciary.

The Committee OF Seventy Still Cries
s'NO Quartcr''-Redeemin2 tho Metropo-
Hs-Purging the Judiciary.
The general committee Of the Committee of Sew
enty held q meeting last night at their headquar-
ters in the Everett House, Union square, at which
about thirty members Of the organization were
present Mr.. William F. Havemeyer presided. The
following address to the public was offered by Mr.
Joseph H. Choate from the Committee on Elections
and after some slight debate was adopted unani-
mOusly:-
To CITIZENS OF New York.
OF their fellow citizens M to me grave Of the i
TO necessity N Of decds Them Moa p
great & Party questions in the eee
form Which the ezens Without I'd distncon Of party a
dsrtook IN IL the Summer Of ISL s not yet half accom-
Sf the detection end treachery Of some Of chosen
legislators and the local influence Of the friends Of eorrnp
Sn the fss e dS e sarrS n
SSanS r. die sttsIs .he nqatoas Charter under
lions and a. S With r. few exceptions the men whom they
nd tarS Sny waiting for opportunity to the
it's hefefSrs more than ever the interest and the duty
Q. nj citizens who desire e bring to justice he sun
%h a 70
and fraud and to mitigate SO far as possible the
sss as
10 unite in another earnest effort TO the city
extrsm!y and 9 save ner from being made the football
OF politicans ang the Of plundorers which she Is
sure 70 be now abandoned 10 tho tender mercies Of
whccvef party may control the majority OF votes in the
impending Presidential contest
Under these circumstances this committee deems IT
within the of its duties prescribed by the
lutons which called II into being, TO devote itself
securing, II possible, honest and capable candi.
dates without regard to party to politics. for all
offices to be filled at the approaching election which
have direct bearing upon the government and welfare
Of the city and in due time before the day OF election 10
announce which of the several candidates presented for
these imports offices In the judgment OF the
mee most worthy of the votes and support Of the true
friends Of reform.
this purpose enable them correctly TO Judge
of the merits OF candidates, the Committee Elections
will be in session at the rooms Of the committee in the
Everett House, Fourth avenue, every evening Sundays
cxceptcd) at eight O'Clock, and after October g. TO
confer with the representatives of all parties societies
and organizations and with all citizens who may desire
TO be heard to consult with them in respect to
didstcs
NEw YORK. Oct I, 1872
The following resolution was also adopted unani-
mOusly, after which the committee Adjourned
The New York herald., 1872-10-08

SAVANNAH, Ca, Oct. 7, 1872.
Two negroes have made afildavits that republi-
cans were prevented from voting at the late elec
tion and warrants have been issued for the arrest
OF one magistrate and one freeholder under the
Enforcement act
The New York herald., 1872-10-08
THE GEORGIA ELECTION.
SAVANNAH, Ga, Oct. I, 1s7a

cAVAFNAH, Ga.s UcS. ., IbIZ
Reports nom counties continue to increase the
democratic majority, which from present indica-
ti0ns viii reach 65,0Oo
The New York herald., 1872-10-08

Regular Republican headquarters.
The usual serenity prevailed at the committee
rooms in the Fifth Avenue Hotel yesterday. Mr..
Chandler was in attendance as usual and In
answer to question as to the prospects, said he
had doubt OF the success OF the republican ticket
in the three great centrai States which hold their
elections to-day. He spoke in very complimentar
terms OF the portrayal OF the situation which ap-
peared In the editorial columns OF the HERALD
yesterday morning and said 1t expressed his
views exactly.
He was conlfent Of Hartranfts election in spite
OF all that had been brought to bear against him.
The campaign in Ohio had been datOry and the
majority there might be less than ut first antci-
pated but IT would be enough. OF Indiana there
was no doubt whatever.
visitors-C. X. Baldwin, South Carolina; ]. Tar
bel Mississippi; ]. X. Hawley, Connecticut.
The New York herald., 1872-10-08

The Twenty-Second Ward for Judge
Bedford.
At meeting Of the independent German demo-
cratic party Of the Twenty-second ward, held at
723 Seventh avenue, the following preamble and
resolution were unanimously adopted
Whereas the Honorable Cunning Bedford has proven
himselfto be an upright honest and fearless Judge
whereas the members Of the above named
lieve that there Is other in the city capable
or qualified for the office; now, therefore, be IL
Resolved, That we not only consider II our duy 10
influence and further his reelection, but also secure
him large majority.
The New York herald., 1872-10-08

ATLANTA, Ca, Oct 7, 1872
One hundred and eleven counties have been
heard from. Seven OF them have given repub-
hcan majorities The Ill counties give demo-
cratic majority OF b0522. The twenty-six counties
to be heard nom win Increase Smiths majority.
The New York herald., 1872-10-08
The following resolution was also adopted unani-
mOusly after which the committee adjourned -

Resolved, That inasmuch as The honest and thorough
administration Justice essential alike the safety Of
private rights and TO the maintenance public virtue
and il Is impossible to keep what we have already
gained In the OF REFORM to accomplish what
mains TO be done unless all our judges above suspi
con and reproach-this committee WILL under circum-
stances, endorse sanction the nomination TO judicial
office Of any who has had any connection or mani
tested any sympathy with the corrupt and wicked Ring
which they are determined TO destroy and branch
The New York herald., 1872-10-08


The committee rooms at the Glenham Hotel were
visited by large number OF citizens and strangers
and the chances Of the election to-day discussed
pro and CON. Though the assurances from the va
rious States are nattering for the liberal cause 1t
Is evident that It's supporters here are awaiting
In fear and trembling. Great fears prOfessed OF
the money power OF the administration, and the EVIL
dent intent on it's part TO stop at frauds neces-
sary for the accomplishment OF success. II is
claimed to be positively known that 600 negroes
have gone on om this city to Philadelphia to vote
the radical ticket, In addition to the great number
OF roughs and repeaters heretofore reported.
The organization OF the democrats and liberals in
Ohio ls unsurpassed in any State In the Union and
IT is thought success is insured though, per CONTRA
the republicans are betting on q majority OF ten
thousand Great fears are also prOfessed OF negro
imp0rtations into Indiana, information from there
OF Its being attempted having been received.
Among the visitors yesterday was Mr.. A. j.
Hamilton, OF Texas, who declares that State Is all
right for Greeley in despite OF Davis, Clark Haines
and all the carpet-bag and scallawag crew.