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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-03

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-03

mo L1ITLETON s. HELM, Assignee in
Il Bankruptcy Of Thomss K. Saunders, rEom-
a. B. Balch, Susan G.. his wife, and Chalmers p
The New York herald., 1876-10-03
MYSTIC PARK RACES.
AN EXCITING TRoT BETWEEN sMUoaLKR AND
JUDGE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. WINS IN
2:2l IA.

AN EXCITING rRoT BETWEEN sNUaaLxR AND
JUDGE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. WINS IN
2:2l IA.
BosroS, Oct 2 1874
The annor ssement that the famous stallion Snug
gler trot ~ Mystic Park this afternoon drew
together not less than 5000 people, among whom
hundreds Of ladies and children who occupied In
carriages and on the grand stand.
The principal feature Of the was the trot be-
tween smugger and Judge Fullerton for purse Of
$1,000 smuggler was tho favorite At the pool stand
and sold from 500 to s25 for Fullerton. although
there were numerous private bets Of large odds
OF the Judge.
Promptly at halfpast two O'Clock the horses were
called on 10 the track, and their appearance was
greeted with loud applause Both horses were in
splendid condition. and gave but little trouble to their
respective drivers The toss Tor positions was awarded
to Judge Fullerton.
start, and the horses on evenly together,
the Judge having the best Of II, though both trOted
when Mr.. Marvin gent reminded Smuggler that he
was engaged IN race, and tue reminder was not lost
the champion, who wont forward and took the
leading place. The Judge did his level best, but could
regain his former place From the distance flag
TO the wire Smugger trotted rapidly and under
II about one length ahead OF Fullerton, winning the
Second Heat-A nne start was made for the second
heat the Judge taking the lead and stepping OF hand
somelv until passing tho hrst turn when he broke
AMI from that point until tho close OF the race he
acted badly, Smugger having an extremely easy task
Third Hedt-Soon after the start for this heat
smugglsr acted quite unruy, ana before reaching tho
quarter 1t became necessary for his driver TO bring
IN TO a standstilL Fullerton kept squarey to his
work and gained long lead by the champions bad
conduct Al the hrecquarter pole the Judge over
five lengths ahead Of Smuggler. On coming down the
homestrctch tho champion recovered himself,
but not in sufficient time TO enable him to win the
heat, and when the wire reached be FULLY
three lengths in the TINS gave the hackers Of
Fullerton great encouragement and few bets Of no
amount were made that be would eventually win
the race
Fourth Heat.-somc little time was lost In scoring,
but not enough 10 weary the patience OF tho specta
tors and as the horses down for the sixth Time
the word given. and both went on finely. Fuller
ten led 10 the half-mile pole and caused rejocings
among his backera The Champion, after passing the
tnreequarter mile, put in rapid strides, and on
rounding for the homestretch passed the Judge and
came home about one length IN ADVANCE winning tho
heat and race in 2:2IA
Summary.
MYSTIC PARK, NRpFoRD, Monday, Oct 2-Purse OF
81, 900 10 winner; hest thrce in I'VE, In harness
H. s. Russell names br Q. Smuggler. i
W. " Humphrey names & ch 9. Judge
"
The New York herald., 1876-10-03
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY s. SHEET

carry weight for age II for $780, allowed lbs for
$500. bs. 10. $500, IL lbs one mile and an eighth
Pierre Leriliard's b. l. pera. years, oy Leaning
ton. out % Aaggie b. B. $500 81 lbs. tspariing)
James Mccormack b. h. Arcturus. years By
Plane, out of Elkhorna; $500; l06 lbs .l-winl
ID Mcdaniel ch. C. Wiihe Burke. years. by
haywood, out OF Katina 300; loo lbs. delaney
+. A. Csbauahs b. 4 Cyril years, by P'anet,
G. l. Lorinsrds br. G. Ambush. years, by Aus
tralian, out Of Dolly Morgan. 81, 900, lot
los... .khugnesJ
George LangstanTs br. h. Partnership, years, by
Asteroid, out Of Katona, $1,000, ia bs.......
Carr 4 Co.'s ch. f. Ella wotton, 3 years, by War
Dance, dam by knight of ST. George. $3.50, ss
IDS "a, -. .Aas.newS
tralian out Of Sprinebrook, 5000 l0S
lbs. .tLakelandi
NJ Donahuc's ch h. New YORK, by Planet, out OF
Hester, 5000 Ill lbs ........ ........... tkAne)
r. 0gie's b. h. Fleetwood, S years, by Australian,
dam by Glencoe, $500 liz lbs. ......... .tMcMannj o
Time. 2:04-204ts
Betting g.-Arcturus, $500. Ambush SIO0; Willie
Burke. s2lo; pera, $3.50; Cyril. $50; Field. $3.50.
AFTER one failure Arcturus made play followed by
Slringet. Partnership and the others bunchcd
Springet at the stand showed ahead. she maintained
this advantage Mi The way round 10 the top OF the
stretch. when she quit and went among the
Arcturus, Pera, Cyril and Willie Burke. Arcturus
seemed TO have II well In hand until the
distance was reached when Pera pressed him still
harder, and alter rafting to they landed head
lie Burke was third, neck away Cyril fourth, Am
bush nte Partnership sixth, Wotton seventh, Spring-
let eighth, New York ninth and Fleetwood tenth.
Time. 2:04. II was decided 1t oil. Arcturus
Rethcr and Arcturus went to the front and kept the
lead all around until tho iuriong pole reached
Then Pcra, who had b. en- under pull came away aud
won ny length Time, 2o4is.
The New York herald., 1876-10-03
BROOKLYN HoNoRs THE RIFLEMEN.

A banquet rendered by the citizens OF Brooklyn to
the foreign rifle teams given at the Academy Of
Music in that city, last evening. Tho auditorium was
foored over and handsomely carpetod whs the pros
cenum and boxes we're elegantly decorated with the
national colors, among which commingled the Irish,
Scotch and Australian emblems. Tho sago Was
arranged TO represent the interior Of ancicnt
banquet hall, and table placed at the
further end seated the presiding ofcer. Mayor
Schroeder. Two other tables ranged from tho
Stage toward the door, the auditorium al which
we're seated about 200 guests OF the American team
there were present Major Fulton, Colonel Gidersecve
Colonel Bodine and Colonel Mitchell Irish team--
Major Lccch, Lieutenant Fenton, J. g. Pollock and
J. X Miner Scottish team-R. Luke, A. Aenzles,
Captain Ihorburn and Thomas Rae Australian team
j. j. Sade. On tho right Of the Mayor were seated
Major Lcech, $. b. Cniitendcn Rev. Haisead Carroll
and Mr.. Sade, OF Australia On the lett OF His
Honor James s. 4. Strxnahan, General
Thomas Dakn, Judge Giidcrslecve. Senator H.
&. Murphy, and Mr.. Thorburn. Among
the prominent citizens In attendance were:-Thomas
KinseIia cx Judge DaiiIey, William Kingsley, Com
missioner w. A. Fowler, Commissioner Adams. ex-
Judge Norris CITY Judge Nsilson H. n. Wheeler, Felix
Campbell. Abncr q. Kingsley, Sheriff Daggett Coroner
Nolan aud County Clerk George Herman. The Gov
ernor, though unavodaby absent was represented by
his stan the enter anmcnt. The dinner served
Delmonico. SPEECHES we're made by the Mayor. Major
Henry Fulton Judge Gilderseevo, Hon. II. Z. Murphy
Judge Nelson. Thomas Knsca and John 9. wyman
The New York herald., 1876-10-03
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

The Bronx Bleaching Company, Of New York anu
Fordham, who stopped payment some timc ago, ars
trying 10 effect . compromise with their creditors.
Al second composition meeting Of the creditors Of
Gilbert Weaver, importers OF cloths, OF No. 4a3
Broomc street, held yesterday before Register Fitch,
OF No 345 Broadway the acceptance OF the compost.
ton OF hity indorsed notes and ave
indorsed was confirmed
Mortimer Hendricks, bankrupt st0ckbroker, hA
been discharged from the bankruptcy proceedings
In the matter OF Louis Speriing, bankrupt, Mr.
Charles IL Allen Jr oil the nrm OF Bliss Il Alien, has
been elected assignee At first meeting Of the credit
ors held before Register Dayton, oi No 322 Broad
way Tue principal debts proven a. the meeting were
~ follows:-FrAnkiin Woolcn Company, OF Franklin
Fails, N. H., 2b33 IS; Aborn, NOR Co, IS 433 6s
A. lie Grief Co., ,053 ~; Watson, Townlsy +
Co., STATS 50; y. Mayer 4 Co, 81, 332 70; Empire
Wooen Company, 81, $50 S3; f. X Mudgc, sawyer b
Co, 81 969 4S H. }. Libby Co., 81, 542 "a, and Her.
man, Bernheimcr " Co., 81, l42 %.
The Northern Pacific Railroad Company, which was
transferred receivers hands to the present
ganzaon about year age, Is now, according 10 the
reports of the president vice president and board Of
directors presented to tho stockholders at annual
meetag held in this city few days ago, 10 In . pros
porous condition and out OF debt The stockholders
seemed satisfied with the officers reports and evinoed
their support OF conduct Of tho president Charles
b. Wright oy re-siectng him for another term.
The schedule ol Samuel z. Kittle's assignment 70
Theodore Wkcn for benefit Of creditors, died
In the Common Pleas Court yesterday. Iaabiitiea
$4,Ss2 81; nominal assets, $2a6l6 70; actual
xla l31 IL
The New York herald., 1876-10-03

NEW STYLES AND FASHIONS.

The large establishment OF IL. O'Neill b Co, Twen.
neth street and Sixth avenue thronged yesterday
with ladies the qua voe for novelties in fall and
winter goods The suit department-whch ID =
feature OF the house-was especially attractive, ant
was well stocked with the most stylish and handsome
garments. In the novelties was house dress Of black
matelassc somewhat resembling the Princess costume
The waist and In one, the entire iulness Of
the SKIRT composed OF side folds. meeting in the
centre OF the back, and trimmed on each side
with loops and corded buttons. Tho front OF tho
waist and skirts Is trimmed with double black silk
folds laced through the with a black silk cord
This stylish garment 10 converted into . handsome
street suit by wearing an overgarment OF the same
material This 10 double breasted, and ike the undsS
SKIRT the funess is composed OF kilt pleatings placed
At tho back. diagonal pocket 10 placed low on thu
oil t,c skirt A collar OF bacKTik finishes tho neck.
The coat sleeves are trimmed 10 match tDe skirt IL
silk suits, one OF the most stylish Is black Guinet
Tho underskirt Is dem. train and trimmed
with two rows OF box pleatngs The long overskirt
literally composed OF deep lacked iods placed dago-
nally the SKIRT the bottom OF each cluster trimmed
with black chenille fringe. The back IL lu and loose
being lard side pleats and tackled tightly TO
the front The basque waist is doubly corded and
trimmed with chenille fringe, the back flushed with
loop bow OF the sk. The coat sleeves are trimmed
with double cuffs, divided IN the centre by double
fold OF the silk and nnisued by ul bow OF the silk
Tho assortment OF outside garments are new and
pleasing and shown both rough and plain beaver
tho prices run from - 20 10 $40. me milnery 90
parment roplete With every variety Of fall styIes
handsome imported bonnet 10 cottage shapr, oi
black velvet-the high. slopns crown trimmed with
peatsd folds OF sea-foam plush The back trimmed
with loopings Of cardinal coored velvet partially con-
csaled by Two white ostrich plumcs, so arranged
that falls nearly over the front Of the
crows ana tho other slopes backward. The
front 10 filled In with twIstings Of cardinal
colored velvet A very jaunty hat similar in
shape to tho Gainsborough The foundation 10 OF bot
tle-grcen felt faced with bottIegreen chenille and
trimmed with palcst cel blue silk buckle Of
pheasant feathers fAstsns It one side, while snow
blue plume surmounts the crown at the back. A fuu
line OF trimmings notions and hosiery also visible
for the first time at this establishment specially
made OF kid gloves. The best OF Vic
toria kid can be purchased at this house
for eighty eight cents These all colors and
shown In genliemen's misses' aad ladies' szea
OF for this the buttons are limited to two
Tho quality OF Lupin's twobuttoD kids bO pur
chased for ninety i've cents threebutsons for 81 0t
ana nve-buttons Tor 81 ". very nice quality o
black kids three buttons) are sold for 81 06.
The New York herald., 1876-10-03

the rear did the hopes OF his hackers Pursuit OF
Brother to Bassett was now deemed useless, though
Sunburst was sent along bursting indeed by Barbec,
but DO what be wou 10 bassett landed the wn
without difficulty three lengths the best OF lori-
lsrd's representative; Rcd Coat bad third, and Ft-
dlestick beaten on
THE wISsER-BRorHKR HAIRY BAssxrr.
No has yet been given to this son Of Lcxing-
ton and Canary Bird. whose relationship to the cee
brated Harry Bassett has Away made him iavorte
with the public He was bred by Mr.. A. j. Alexander,
and at the yearng brought the large sum OF 81 700
at which figure he became the property OF Colonel
McDanieis In color he is dark bay, almost brown,
with black points and blaze. In size and quality
he cannot compare with his celebrated orotner,
though ne is conpacty put together, with
and tear appearance that looks
we'll for his training and running for several years
tho Saratoga and kenner stakes the only Lime lac
started. This year be made his nrst appearance IN the
Wthers Stakes Al Jerome Park spring meeting, where
he ran second TO Fiddlestick when he achieved bis
hollow victory Nercess was third and SIX were un-
placed week later, IN the Belmont Stakes, be do
very poorly shutting up after rum ng mile and was
poor fourth 10 Aieerino, Fiddestck aud Barrirade
He then started in mile and eighth heal
Ore Knob in tho irst heat IN 2.00L, was beaten
Ia the next two heats Al Philadelphia
ho achieved his maiden victory. but the company
poor, Paiadn, Pastor, Danve and Glasgow beng his
opponents IN mile heat race Colonel Mcdaniel then
took his horses 10 Saratogn and Brother TO Basset
next engagement Was IN the Aenner Stakes, Tor which
against him. he easily .35, With Barricads
and Frcderick,own long way behind. He had not
recovered from the ELECTS OF the race two days
later when he was bad third to Vtafor
and Preston In y two-ne purse race, but on August
IL and ~ be landed two purses, both at mie--one
against Romney. Courier and Josie c., and the other
against Courier Gray Nun and sweet Lipa This was
his last appearance until his present victory HIS next
engagement the Dixie Stake at Baltimore anu he
Is also entered for Woodburn and Maturity stakes
at Jerome Park next year.
The New York herald., 1876-10-03
SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO A VESSEL.

Az Ave O'Clock last evening two heavily laden three
mastcd schooners wero being towed up TO Riker's
Island by tugboat from this city when, just above
Blackwcii's Island and opposite Ninety second street
fsrry the nawsor by which the vessels attached
10 the tugboat broke, and they went adrifl One Of
them passed between little Min Rock and
Flood Rock without any injury; but me
other caught py the incoming tide and
the tug could render her any assistance she was
thrown high and dry upon tho SHOWING ledge Of Little
Mill Rock. whence the power OF he tug proved Insult
ncent move her. A. hali-past eight O'Clock IN NO
evening tho tide at the flood, and two powerful
tugs attached TO the vessel aud, alter half an
hours pulling withsa full head Of steam. succeeded II
releasing her IRON her dangerous position
Work was yesterday begun upon Flood kock ~
General Newton. and the pumps were kept going All
night clear the tunnels o tho water accumulated IN
them since May iasL IL expected that they wall bs
in u conduon to bc entered BY the workmsn 70
The New York herald., 1876-10-03
| in ass..-. h.lf second only sshi.a Bl.ctveod's

in 2:23a-a half second emily behind BAckweod's
best time.
sam Purdy made his last trial for the National Cup.
He Stated wih runner Charles Dons tho riderl aud
he weut TO tho quarter pole rs seconds the hsiIs
l:l2 The threequarters in 30 and tho mile IN 2z'-
lonsess iime OF all the trials
TIME
Goldsmith Maid made attempt to beat 2:l4, which
is her previous record. She started with running
horse, ridden by Charley Dobe. Sne trotied 10 tho
quarter pole in IS seconds to the half in IL. tho
thrce.Quarter pole In l:sTt. and made the mile In
2221. Her second trial was much better. Sho made
three skips going tn, quarter pole, which pons
she passed 33A seconds the half IN 0S the three
quarters n Az. and the mile in 2:l. ~.
And this ended the Inaugural Breeders Centenniai
Meeting at Philadelphia.
The New York herald., 1876-10-03

MANHATTAN HANDICAP.
SAMH DAY-FoURTH RACg-The Manhattan Handi.
cap sweepstakes Of $50 each. halt forfei and only
SO declared by september 20, with $500 added
ond horse 10 receive $500 out OF the stakes Closed
with rs nominations OF which IL declared. One mile
and quarter Value OF sweepstakes, $I,470
d. McDaneI's blk c. vrgnus years, by Virgil,
out OF Lutte, 81 lbs ibs.....-............tSp tSpillman)
Pierre LorIllard's br. C. James A., years, by Leam-
ington oul Of Maiden liz los. .(BurriID 2
Charles Reeds gr. m Gray Nan.4 years, by Aster,
Oden Bowic's cn. Mary, years, by Dci ems. out
OF My Maryland o2 lbs. .fConncrl
7. W. boswelI's b. IN. Invoice, 4 years. by Lexing-
ton, out OF volga, lo4 .tSwm)
A. Belmontsb Dauntless, years, BY Macaroni,
out OF Artiess, ~ lbs. tbrownl
G. L. I.orard's ch warlock, years, by War
Dance. out OF Cndine, 81 los. .tSmith)
G. W. Medinger's ch. g. First Chance, years. by
haywood, out Of Dot Ito lbs. :.........lw Kane! 0
W. CottrIs b. C Mediator, years, by Daniel
Boone, out OF Manness, ~ lbs... .tBcn Edwards)
T. Norris b. sweet Lips, 4 years, by Eclipse, out
OF Prophecies, los lbs (5aycrs1
u. McDaneps ch. m. Matte A., years, by Austria
haL out OF Minnie Mansnsld, los lbs. Delaney O
Time 2l7h
AVERAGE oY PooLs-James A.. $500; Virginius, s410
Invoice, $3.50: warlock, $50; Fieid, $3.50. Mediator
made the running whom the flag fell followed by Mary,
virgnius third Gray Nun fourth and the we'll to-
James A. along and took issue with MIN and held
his saddle grth Tor while, when he hung out sig
OF distress and Tell TO third position, Mary taking
second place virginius shot along so uil OF running
his victory seemed ain and so II proved AZ the
head OF the strcich he two lengths the best OF H.
aud never slack ing his speed came and won easily
BY three lengths ahead OF james A., Gray Nun was
third, fully two lengths away. Mary fourth and many
lock seventh, First Chance eighth. Mediator ninth,
Sweet Lips tenth Matte A. stood at the post like an
old sheep but when at last away snc acted ugly and
was pulled up. Time, 2:l7k.
The New York herald., 1876-10-03
rux NATIONAL. cup.

Governor Sprague led of with running horse, rid
den by Jesse Yearance Al the second attempt he got
the word aud won't away at q square rapid gait gong
10 the quarter pole IN 36k seconds TO the haItmic
pole In l2, the three quarters In l:4six and made
the mile In 2:25s<. Governor Sprsguc made n break
on the nomestretch, but he soon recovered and
trottcd last aftcrward; but tho wind was greatly
against speed during the whole of the afternoon,
The second trial came With Turner again confident
Of winning the cup the WIND having abated consdefn
bly, Al the third attempt Sprague started under good
hesdway, and was 361s seconds ia making the first
quarter. the hafme IN lax, tho three-quarters IN
The New York herald., 1876-10-03
sORoSIS LUNCHEON.

The nrss luncheon Of soross for tho season toss
place yesterday at Delmonico'a The handsome par
iors In Delmonicos house wsro nlIed, and snonl
those present were Mrs ;. C Croley, the pssssasne
Mrs Helen NJ Cooke, Mra Fanny Foster, Mrs. LoUhN
Pomeroy, Mmes Wetherbee, Weld, johnson, Secor aoe
steobns, NINE. Marigh, Miss Fuller, Mrs. vandenhoR
Mrs Fillcy and Mra Margaret Parker, Of Dundee
Scotland. The luncheon, which was served - I've
O'Clock, was both elegant and SUBSTANTIAL aud altar
discussed the ladies returned 10 the pArlofo WheN
speeches. songs. &c. were in order.
The New York herald., 1876-10-03
THE PLANET VULCAN.
FAILURE OF THE ANTICIPATED WORLD TO PUT
IN AN ApPEARANcE-REsULT or oBs8RvA-
TIoSs AT THE CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY.

FAILURE OF THE ANTICIPATED WORLD 10 PUE
IN AN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF oBssRvA-
TIoss AT THE CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY.
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY,
CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Oct =, 1879.
The professors at this observatory have looked 10
vain fer the transit Of the planet VuIcan which was
promised for to-day tomorrow by ~ Leverrier,
the famous French astronomer
Observations wore commenced Sunday morning.
In accordance with instructions from the Smithsonian
Institution Washington and they have been continued
without ntermisson since. and will also be con.
tinued TO aud probably on Wednesday, unless
the lurking phenomenon should sooner disclose itself
OBSERVATIONS
Both to-day ana Sunday there were spots visible on
the sun. but thero nothing unusual about them.
In consideration OF the fact however, that something
outside OF the ordinary OF visitors is keyto pass
surface c the orb Of day. the observ-
atory officials very frequently took photographs Of
such spots Is visible. The observers neither pro-
less TO believe disbceve French Astronomers
prediction OF vulcan's appearance but II II should
come round IL viii not DO likely 70 escape their crit
icai notice.
THE NEW ORB NOT VISIBLE AS YET IN WASH.
neutrality-suspicious. FOR CONTINUED OBJ
sEEvArIoNs.
WASHINGTON. Oct 2, 1874
The naval officers OF the United States Observatory
have the lookout all day for tho appearance
OF the planet Vulcan. Though nothing had been dis
covered was expected according to their cal
culations, up TO midnight, all was properly placed
readiness secure observation at the time At which
finally decided the great Astronomical
event would OF, foretold by the cello
brated French astronomer Leverrier. As the
atmosphere coudless the Professor in
attendance upon the comet seeker ntnued the task
observation late tonight ana issued order to the
imam that the instrument should be mounted on
the south stand quarter oil an hour before sunrise;
that at twenty minutes TO six tomorrow morning
and the one following
INTEREST OF THE SCIENTISTS.
The scientific world here IS looking anxousy for the
novel event and all the professors and scentiss
the lookout to resolve the alleged discovery into the
realm uf fixed
The New York herald., 1876-10-03
BEACON PARK.
BosroN. Oct. 2. 1876

BosroS, Oct. q 1876.
The race for tho 2:22 class at Beacon Park, which
not finished Saturday, was completed to-day.
May Bird won tho heat IN rs and the race, Bella
second and Annie Collins third.
The New York herald., 1876-10-03

In addition 10 the many regular trains via the Har-
lem road 70 Fordham, special trains with reserved
cars for ladies, will leave the Grand Central depot
day and during tho meeting at 1ve minutes after
twelve and half-past twelve p n. for tho Jerome
siding, returning Immediately after the races.
The New York herald., 1876-10-03
ANOTHER RACE

H.
Between the above heats thsro Was race for teams
for purse Of 81, 000 for which there were three
tries as follows Roan mare Delightful and bay mare
Carrie Allen, bav gclding Frank Reeves and bay
Little Gypsy. bay geldng Bill I'd and sorre mare Lady
Nichols.
ala
The New York herald., 1876-10-03


SAME DAy-FirrH RAcK-Pursc $500; tho winner to
be sold horses entered 70 DO sold for ST. 000
The New York herald., 1876-10-03

To-pAY's PROGRAMME.
There are i've races set down for to-day. Pools were
sold upon them last night as ioows:-
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-07-20

the committee had adopted and on
dorsod, though not as o part of plat
form, the resolution which he read
endorsing action of the House of Re-
personalities in cutting down appro
priations. He oxhorted the firmness,
also resolution as to the just claims of
soldiers, sailors and widows and orr
phans. General Ewing presented, at
tho request of several gentlemen, a
substitute for the financial plank
The majority report was adopted by
651 to 8.
The convention then proceeded to
nominate and ballot
Col. Williams nominated Hendricks;
Whitley, of Delaware, nominated Bay
ard; Leon Abbott, of Now Jersey,
nominated Parker; Francis Herman,
of Now York, nominated Tildcn.
First ballot-Allen Sc; Tildon 4033;
Parker Is; Hancock rs; BaYard 27;
Hendricks 1881.
Second ballot-Allen Sd; Tilden 467;
Parker 1S; Hancock II; Hondricks
los; Thurman 2. Iowa changed 20
for Tildon; Illinois changed "a for
Tilden and Is for Hendricks; Missouri
changed 20 for Tildon and 10 for Hons
ducks. Whole voto on second ballot
73S; necessary TO q choice 492. After
the change by Iowa, Illinois and Mis-,
souri,, Tilden had 535; Hendricks 60;
Allon 81; Hancock so; Bayard II;
Thurman %; Parker Is.
Thomas a. Hendricks, of Indiana,
was unanimously nominated for Vice
President on the first ballot.