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REPUBLICAN REFORM CLUB.

The following letter has been forwarded by Mr..
Lloyd Aspinwal to the Secretary OF the Reform Club
declining 70 become OF the delegation to Clncn
nati:-
NEW York, June Q, 1876.
GouvERxsuR CARR. Esq, Secretary Republican Re-
form Club
DEAR SIR Il have to acknowledge receipt OF of
my election one OF the committee OF delegates to
The club at Cincinnati tho occasion OF the
Republican National Convention TO be held there
the l4th inst This notice only reached last
Ing Ny understanding up 10 a very recent day was
that this committee visited Cincinnati the above
referred 10 occasion, quite free and unpcdgcd any
candidate whose name was before tho public likely
10 receive the nominaton and has always appeared
to that the true object aimed ut could only be
compIishcd II the committee free 10 act IN accord
ancc with such state Of affairs developed at the
time OF the meeting OF the Convention Immediately
prior thercunto. AZ such course has been devatcd
from, and as still hold TO the above opinion, have
TO request that other gentleman may be selected
to MI my place In the committee Thanking the club
Tor the intended honor remain yours very respect
fully. LLOYD ASpINwALL
The above forwarded to Mr.. Carr this day.
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Milwaukee Commercial Tsmes:-ssYou can never beat
the corrupt and sodden republican party by taking an
issue with that party against the honest payment OF
the groenback debt
st Louis Times :-"Blalne should have had the
thoughtiuness to get his letters copyrighted As 1t
Is, some Of the other candidates likely to get tho
profits growing out Of their publication"
Courier tKy.) Journal eMr Blaine Is the great con
ndence man. In reading his letters he took into his
confidence "A, 600, 600 OF his countrymen.'
St Louis Globe :--.sThs ticket will DO Blaine and
Harrison or Blame and Hayes"
Davenport Gazette cit Is impossible 10 reprcss the
popular sympathy with Mr.. Biainc.n
Keokuk (Iowa) Gasefte:-"Hs manliness, compared
with the mean malice and weakness against him of
Proctor Knott and the House democrats, has made
him master Of the situation
Tho Atlanta (Ga) CommorreaiA declares that from
the Southern standpoint the objections TO Tiden and
Bayard insuperablc and that Hendricks chances
to promise better than those OF any other
name likely to be placed in nomination at ~ Louis
The Cincinnati Commercial advises the Dayton
Journal to be very prudent in dgcsiing news about
Blaine, premature CALCULATIONS this subject have
come from the Bristow papers, and they can possibly
report In Two weeks to how disastrous they have
boon TO their cause
The Cartersville tGa.) Express warmly urges the
nomination OF Hcrschel V. johnson for Governor OF
Georgia by the democrats because his nomination
would give general satisfaction. The Atlanta Common
ceaM opposes his nomination because DO is not the
choice OF the people.
The Bangor Wig says OF the Arkansas Railroad
transaction 1.-THE enterprise proved disappointing
and financially disastrous. and Mr. Blane's honorable
course in taking upon himself tho loss OF parties who
had invested by his advice, 10 now Actually sought 70
be used against him by weaving together mass Of
lies which have been routed by explicit and sworn
statements"
The Kansds Chief In regard to tho paragraph that
has been gong the rounds OF the Brstow organs 10 the
effect that Kansas will vote for Bris,ow a second
choice, says"rhere was scarcely any Brstow scnti.
ment In the State Convention
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MICHIGAN.
PREFERENCES OF THE POLITICIANS AND THE
PEOPLE BIIsTow THE FAvoRITE.

PREFERENCES OF THE POLITICIANS AND THE
PEoPIE-BIIsTow THE FAvoR1TE.
DETROIT. June 8, 1876.
As tho time Is drawing near for the holding Of the
National Convention politics ia riding the top
OF public conversation, and many expressions to tho
probable nomiDee Tor the Presidency the republicans
can be heard on every hand.
During recent visi. throughout the State became
acquainted with OF the leading politicians in their
respective localities and obtained through these
very idea Of the preferences OF politicians.
also the preferences Of The people. II is very evident
that the politicians favoring Blaine for President
and Ferry this State for Vice President This
Ing the head Of the ticket would be acceptable to
William A. Howard. Of Grand Rapids, US the nominee
for Governor. but predict complete failure IN all
their plans On the other hand the preference OF the
people so ia. as l am able to judge. Is Brstow
Tor President and Mr. hawley, OF Connecticut for Vice
President There are a lew who express preference
Tor present Postmaster General Marshall Jewell
the head OF the ticket with Mr. Hayes OF OHIO, for
Vice President There Is no question 10 the decided
opposition OF the people TO all politicians. They
DESTROYS OF seeing corruption cectualy killed nj Gin
cinnati by the nomination OF good and true men, and
II the republicans desire 10 carry Michigan II must be
by Reputation Cincinnati OF the corrupt practices
OF the administration, aud by the nomination OF such
men as have never been iacntiLed with corruption
any form.
The name OF Mr. Charles NJ. Croswcil, OF Adrian, is
the nominee Tor Governor. Mr. Croswcll has borne a
prominent part IN the alhrs OF the State for several
years. and IL, therefore. no novice and has quanca-
tions which emncntly 1T HIM for the position.
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THE SOUTH CAROLINA DELEGATION
TO ST. LOUIS.

From the Charleston Is CO. Journal Of Commercial
The steady reorganization OF tho democratic party in
this State and the high hopes that entertained OF
restoring South Carolina by means OF 1t 70 creditabc
place among her sister states OF the Unon taken In
connection with the approaching Presidential election
has created our people much lveer interest
tonal politics than they have generally felt OF late
Many surnises have been made and little curiosity
has been expressed candidate whom the South
Carolina delegation 10 st. Louis likely to support
This aquestion which probably nobody, not the
delegates themselves could satisfactorily answer The
delegation in the faithful dschargcof duties must
necessarily DO governed by contingencies which re-
main 10 be developed, by considerations OF expectancy
and sound policy, OF which they may not the full
force until after the ballo,ins has actually begun.
But ufter close Of the delegation made for
the information Of our readers, warranted in
saying that tho preferences OF the delegates
are concerned they are almost quite unanimous
IN iayor Of senator Bayard, Of Delaware. And 1t Is
very certain that their choice could not fall upon
worthier avorite nor upon who III the prosperity
ana in the adversely Of the party has been more stead
lastly true 20 Its teachings and It's principles II de-
serves 10 be remembered the perpetual credit Of Mr.
Bayard that IN his trip to the South last fall he bravel
and independently took his stand upon the democratic
doctrine Of sound money while too many misrepre-
sentatves or South were Joining IN the unmeanng
camor Tor rag currency that has brought nothing but
disaster to tho democratic party IN other portions OF
the Union.
His services the South and to the democratic party
OF the nation by his outspoken uteances ut that time
were great they certainly consistent with his
manly and independent course through the whole or
his political life II Mr. Bayards political strength in
the North and West shall appear great his
hold upon the affections of our people, the South Caro-
Ina delegation could not do better than give hearty
support IN the Convention. The first Duty however,
Is 10 sock out the true and tried democrat whose
ances Of certain and work for him,
whoever he may be. This duty the decga-
,ion will conscentiousy perform. The issue will be
happy one II their preferences and thor duty
In the same channel at st. Louis
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WEST VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS.

AN ALL NIGHT SESSION OF THE CONVENTION
THE DELEGATION TO ST. LOUIS IN FAVOR OF
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF THE STATE, TX
EcuTIvE AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS
CHARLESTON, June 8, 1876
The Convention remained In session the entire night
and completed the nominations for State, executive
and judicial officers, and adjourned this morning at
half-past seven O'Clock.
The electors and delegates ST. Louis being the last
on the list in order Of business reached until
long after daylight, at which time the 'assembage in
the wgwams had degenerat.d to more OF free and
easy mob than body governed by any parliamentary
rules Everything passed OIL good humorcdly har-
moniousy and quietly, and the lntationisls having
been whipped INTO the traces that resulted COM
promise Tor hard money naturally acquosced in all
the subsequent proceedings. The delegation TO the ST.
Louis Convention is rs follows:-
AT Large-Johnson N e. Camden Albert Becklcy,
J. J. DAVIS, l. K Coirano.
First DIstrict-Wilson Bcall G. D. Camden
Second Dstrct-C J. +. Cressup and Alexander
Monroe
Third Distrct-Henry G. simms, J. W. Kelly with,
perhaps, the exception OF (Simmsl, who IS an
Allen man out and out the delegation Is In favor OF
thurman as the nominee Of tho 81. Louis Convention
For second choice they divided between Allen and
Hendricks one alone Of the delegates expressing a
preference for Bayard as n third choice.
The financial plank "i the platform adopted by the
Convention Is as follows THAT while belong 10
debtor STATE and believe that the republican party has
treated such States unfairly and unjusiy by its financial
pocy, anu wulic we favor w immediate repeal Oh the
Specie Resumption act taxati0n OF United bonds
Ike other property. aud the abolition OF the present
banking system yet at the same time we emphatcally
deprecate the effort to divide the democratic party
upon issues involving money only, and recommend
that such issues be RENTED to the Congressional dis
tricts or otherwise subordnatcd to the great moral
and constitutional questions which underlic the
enco Of the Union and It's instituuons' -
Tho St LOUIS delegation, financially Analysed Is
found 10 consist OF innatlonsts three ad-
vocates Of hard money This the only successful
stroke OF policy gained by tho softs In the Con-
linn ThAU vvut nA gfn.s III
Ing when the hards, fatigued by tho abors
OF an entire nights session, had prin-
cpally left tie Wgwam in which the Convention
was held, and thus secured majority OF tho delegation
for the Ohio rag baby This was done under the
manipulation Of " 5. Walker, the asyrant for Con.
gress, who sgnaly failed IN electng the passage the
imitation resolutions and the hobby of the removal
the Capitol His chances for the Congressional
alton considered weakened by the verdict against
him in the Convention.
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The first second and third choice OF the Missouri
delegates may, therefore, be accurately classified
fnll

Tue Teceht tfiuupus OF BIlne nave Uctn very start
ling TO the people and have encouraged popular be-
Net that his nomination assured The politicians Of
the West understand 1t better however aud know that
II he Is not nominated on the nrst ballot hts friends
will stampede. The tact that Conkng Is really tor
midable candidate 10 being rapidly recognized. and
there IL apparent effort among the friends Of Blaine.
Brisow and Morton to effect combination against
him. But II Is notable that nearly all the Morton
have decided leaning Conkling the friends
OF the latter claim that Illinois, where the
forty Two delegates were solid and enthusiastic for
Blaine, and where Morton is almost much at home
la Indiana. majority OF the second choice votes
will be for Conking Kansas Is solid "r Blaine, and IL
Is claimed the second choice will be solid Norton
but II Is known that a the delegates are as
ready 10 vote Ior Conkng Norton aud u VIII be
rey question OF oxpcdcncy TO be decided alter they
get Cincinnati IL certain that Kansas cannot be
Induced to 20 for Bristow. lie is from far SOUTH
and II there Is anythin which Kansas, aiso OHIO
abhors, IL Is q Southcrner
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MINNESOTA.

INSTRUCTED FOR BLAINE but DISPOSED TO
SERVE OTHER Gops-INTRRvIEws WITH Ex-
SENATOR RAMSEY AND OTHER DHLEGATEs-
WHO Is THE BEST MAN?
ST.. PArL June 8, 1875
The Republican Convention OF Minnesota, held the
path ult adjourned Just before departure Of oven
ing trains and Immediately after the election OF dele
gates to the Cincinnati Convention, wherefore have had
follow the several delegates to their homes learn
III ir views to the different gentlemen likely to be
presented for the republican nomiuaion for President
Ex-senator RAMSEY, the delegate at large, is resi-
dent Of this city, but OF tho very lew in tho
United States who cannot DO persuaded to answer
question from newspaper man directly lie was In
terviewed by personal and political friend, behalf
Of republican club in New York. and the CONVERSE
ton, far as the interviewer could bring bear
upon the subject he wished to talk oil, was about
follows
ISrgRyxwER-But, Senator, they friends and
will not misuse the information IL am enabled to in
form them which OF Tho candidates you would per-
soray prefer
Mr.. RASsx,-Of course not. General; but then you
see this Is really delicate matter All the gentlemen
you have mentioned my personal friends or SO
prominent In party and really we'll that 1t
would DO ungencrous me TO say would prefer ono
TO the other personal considerations only.
NTkRNIkwkk-l tnouSht you might explain your
preference party grounds. independent OF personal
considerations, and then you may have choose be-
tween them.
Mr.. RANsKy-Just 80. shall have TO be governed
by what TO be Tor hest interests, though to
extent must subordinate my judgment 10 the
strong preferences OF our Minnesota people.
The interviewer a Bristow man, anu away
with nrm faith that Mr. Ramsey would be glad TO
for Brlslow tho first ballot " It no; that tho
Minnesota iavoritc Blaine Hc spent hour with
the ex-senator and gained further knowledge Of his
personal preference than Is Indicated above He did,
however, hear a number OF pleasant anecdotes, and
was favored with taste OF excellent extract OF
corn or rye, aud a delightfully."- favored cigar
People who do not imagine themselves TO be In Mr.
Rsmscy's confidence generally judge HIM, at this
tne not by what he says, but by what he does not
say. They argue that he would speak out II he
pccted and hoped 10 Blaine nominated. because
Baipc Is undoubtedly the present the party
IN this state. They hold him be strongly attached
10 tho administration from which he has received many
fsvors that he would hope lavors from Bris-
tow, and that-Aorion being practically out Of the
wayConkiinr - the only promne candidate Tor
whom be Will vote when he ~ free to express hrs real
preference.
Mr. WILLIAM II. GAIx OF winona, ex.Iieutenant
Governor. very courteous In his manners aud gave
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MISSOURI.
INTERVIEWS WITH THE MISSOURI DELEGATION
THE STRENGTH OF BLAINE. MORTON AND
pRIsrow-A STRONG USDERcuRRENT ron
CoNKLING.
sr Lor1s June 2 1870

ST LOUIS Juno 2 1870
The late Missouri Republican Convention was totally
lacking in that spirit Of unanity which characterised
the republican Convention that In tho adjoining
State OF Illinois on the Same day. Illinois had but ono
voice and that for Blaine while Missouri spoke in
uncertain way for various Presidential Candidates
1t has been matter OF considerable labor to obtain
accurate Information concerning the preferences Of
each delegate, and especially as 10 their second and
third choice. Your correspondent, however has rca-
TO believe that he has successfully accomplished
that work, and indicate with reasonable certainty
how each delegate will vote alter his avortc has been
dropped marked difference is noticeable among the
Norton and Blaine men, Tho former are working
strictly under tho party lash, will by their
q choice until the forloru hope Is exhausted. The
Dlalnctes have much less hesltanoy In declaring how
they will vote when thor favorte IL dropped, ir
dropped he should be-
DISTRICT.
Tho first Congressional district 10 represented by
Hon. George Balm and Hugh Anter Balm IL one Of the
smartesl that will 90 TO Cincinnati from this or
any other State. He Is splendid talker, caucuser
ami committeeman. He Is the only declared ConkIing
delegate FROM Mlssous. He said about his iavoriss.
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NEW YORK HERALD SATURDAY JUNE TO- ls7s-TRIPLE SHEET

Yet you do not seem to understand that among all
the men now before the people he is more feared by
the leading democrats OF the South than all others
Mr. Bristow has strong hold upon the best people OF
tins State and would poll very large vote. Yet the
question with us IL, who can carry New York; and
am convinced now that Roscoe Conking Is the man
who with certainty carry that State. ! prefer
Conklng and Brstow or Conkng and Hayes on that
account and again for tho that the West has
bad the President for the last sixteen years With
Conklng and Brisow Virginia aud the two Caronas
can be counted line with the administration Yours,
4. j. q.
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lapis iazu maachitc obsidan, onyx, ruby, sapphire,
sardonyx topaz The true character OF the gems has
in every been tested by the eminent scientist
DR.. Joseph Ledy, Of the University Of pennsylvania
No mere general description can gvc an idea OF tho
beauty and richness OF this collection or OF its value rs
means OF studying this department OF art Yet 10 90
into Details as IN the case Of the Phillips collection,
almost like writing history OF the art and would Of
itself require small volume Two or three examples
only must suffice Here, IN the hrst case we open,
we find No asO, Philip, thirtysixth Emperor Of
Mo- o 500 "a GaIba' sixth Emperor Of Rome oriental
chaicedony; No. SSH Caraoaa, twenty-ourth Emperor
OF Rome, chacedony; No 75 Pallas Minerva, oriental
sardonyx. Another case, opened at random containi
among It's thirty six treasures, all antique rare and
precious the following Psllas, Of Troy, sardonyx;
sarionyx; Ajax agate onyx; Death Of Cleopatra tur
quoise. So we might 80 ON and oil Two or three col
Of the paper with an examination OF these beausi
Mr. sommcry,lIe began his collection to please his
fancy. As this grew on bis hands, from year
to year. applied himself TO tho study OF the subject
and TO reducng the treasures system and complete
ness until 1t has become too large aud unwlcdy Tor
private use orsornancnt, and he has placed II on
special deposit safe keeping In the Academy WHENCE
rs he ntated 70 us, u doubtful whether will ever
be removed.
OF enrravings and the Sommervle collection or gems
is but fitting crown TO the abors OF the large hearted
gentlemen who have at length housed the other
urcs OF the Academy IN tina. noble new building on
Broad street which Is henceforth TO DO Its home.
The Pennsylvania Academy OF Fine Arts founded
In 1906 just seventy years ago. The collection OF paint
ings, though not large, has yet many works OF
value which coald not well be replaced. by special
donations. varying from $1,000 10 $4,000, chiefly
among the merchants OF the city, and under the in
spring leadership OF that large hearted gentleman,
John l. Csaghorn. building has been and paid
for nj T. - OF $4,000, which itself art
and where art In Philadelphia may honccorth
as well hitting honor The Academy devotcx its entire
rst hoor TO school OF arts, where students In paint
Ing and culture have opportunities learning rarely
found ia this country, While It's galleries b.
coming constantly enriched by purchase and donation
Under It's present able management u IL already oxcrt
ing powerful influence upon public taste 10 this city
aud Is evidently entering upon career Of sxssnds1
uasiulncsA
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RIcHxoxp, Va, June s, 1876.
To TIE EDITOR OF TIN HERALD
For many years have been constant reader OF
your valuable paper Tho support you give Mr. Conk.
ling for tho mex. Presidency seems wise and proper
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-10-05

At the closing of a concert, while young
gentleman was struggling with his hat cane,
overcoat, opera glass and his young lady's fan,
all of which he was trying to retain on his lap,
a suspicious-looking black bottle fell on the
floor with a thud. There he exclaimed to
his companion, 81 shall lose my cough medi-
cine" That was presence of mind for you