The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-08-12
EASTERN STATES.


Franz Sigcl las come on. for Tilden.
BosToS. Aug. 9.-B. +. Butler. in
accepting the nomination for Congress
by the seventh district Republican Con-
vention. says he has not changed his
views. but, the CONTRARY having
been committed in favor Of resumption
by Legislative action. he believes it
should be carried into effect rs speedily
as possible. and places himself squarely
on the Republican platform
NEW York. Aug. 9.-The Herald
editorially says of the election to Con
gress from Louisville of Mr.. Watterson
this result Of $4,000 votes to 500 for
another was tribute to q leading
journalist, and it shows how much the
people are able TO believe an editor who
serves them with honest reliable news.
New York. Aug 9.-Nearly all the
first class hotel proprietors met and
consented to a reduction in prices of
from 10 to Is per cent: in some cases
still greater.
The weather yesterday was slightly
cooler, but still 9Oo. with some fatal
sunstrokes. and no prospect Of an
abatement Of tho heat.
Stanley, under date of Lake Victoria.
Nyanza. July 10Th. 1872. furnishes an
other chapter of his experiences in AT.
rica, and relates the story of his fight
with band Of savages, in which ii OF
them were killed and wounded.
PHILADELPHIA. Aug. S.-Paid ad-
missions, $4,000.
Aug. 9.--Psid admissions. $4,000.
Total paid admissions since opening.
1909. 42i
NEw YORK. Aug. l0.-The Times
announces that the greenback Demo-
Gratis Of this State, under the leadership
Of General Tucker and X. Schell. repu-
diate the action Of the council which
placed Gen. Carey on the ticket. and
will soon hold q meeting in this city.
They are satisfied with the manner in
which affairs are shaping themselves in
the Democratic party on the currency
question and say that there is no use Of
aifiliating with men in support of
candidate who his been . Republican
They state that Tilden WAS obliged TO
admit the resumption plank in the st.
Louis platform in order to get the uom-
ination. and Tlden's letter was delayed
because Hendricks refused tn accept
the nomination until the Democrats in
the house of representatives had CON-
mitted themselves in favor Of the re-
peal Of the resumption clause. These
things showed that Hendricks WAS
stronger than Tilden and would carry
all his points on the greenback Ques-
ton. This being So. there WAS no good
reasons why greenbsck Democrats
should support Cooper and Cary. who
could not get elected, when they could
Sc, all they wanted in the event Of the
success If Tilden and Hendricks.
The 7ribsue's st. Louis special says ::
The Republican has information from
what is deemed an entirely trustworthy
source. that Sherman, through
second parties is negotiating for ele-
CANT property in . brilliAn, and fash
ionable suburb Of this city, for .
future residence. That he will retire
from the army on the 4th Of March.
in the event OF the election Of Hayes
aud Wheeler. and that Grant will be
appointed IS ShermAn's successor.
WASHINGTON, Aug. lin the Sen
ate today Sargent said he had received
telegram signed by thirty leading
citizens and business firms in San Fran
cisco, asking immediate action upon the
bill Ia carry into effect the Hawaiian
treaty. and stating .ha, the honor of
the COUNTRY. its national and CONNER.
cial interest. demanded action on tbs,
bill. He said a mos, lively in,eres, Wa.
felt in i. on the Pacific coast, and delay
in acting on the bill YVES injurious e