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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19
LAWLESS NEGROESIN ARMS
PROTECTING 4 CRIMINA THEY HAD
AGREED TO SURRENDER.
Several white Men Ambuscade md shot
The Track OF the Port Royal Railroad
Torn UP and n Freight Train Wrecked.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Sept 18.-Mrs. Alonzo Har-
ley, who lives near Slverton, Aiken county. S.
e. was assaulted at her residence last FRIDAY
by two negro men. Mr.. Harley was at work on
his farm, and Mrs. Harley was In the house with
her son, aged nine years, and an infant three
weeks old. She was knocked down two or three
times ana her screams and those OF her son
alarmed the negroes, who fed. When the re-
port OF the assault on Mrs. Harley became
known tho citizens assembled and made search
for the negroes, one OF whom was arrested aud
shot The other negro escaped On Satur-
day a warrant was granted for his
rest. The warrant placed In the
hands OF a constable, who, with the aid Of a
posse OF white men, attempted to make the ar
rest, which was resisted by a large crowd Of
negroes about 200 In number, armed with shot
guns and Winchester rifles. On Sunday tho ex-
element continued. Both whites and blacks
were fully armed, watching each others move
ments. There Il report of a skirmish during
the day, IN which two or three persons were
wounded. Toward night a compromise was
effected, both parties agreeing to disband and
retire TO their homes. The negroes agreed to
surrender the colored man who made the as
snult on Mrs. Harley and deliver him over to the
authorities at Aiken. with this understanding
the whites dispersed, and while retiring to their
homes several Of them were ambuscaded and
shot by the negroes. The city Is full OF rumors
as to the number killed, but there HIS been moth
ing definitely ascertained.
Ldter.-lhe passenger train from Augusta for
Port Royal, which left this morning at o'clock,
has returl ed. At Jackson station the track had
beon torn up. and freight train which left here
at 9 O'Clock this morning was found wrecked,
and the negroes had possession OF the road.
Superintendent Fleming Of the Port Royal Road
has telegraphed the state OF affairs TO Gov.
Chamberlain. asking him for troops. He HIS
also applied to Lieut.. Barnhardt, U. ). A., sta
toned at Hamburg, for assistance. A number
Of citizens have left for the scene of tho dis
turonnce, which Ia about twenty miles from
Augusta, on the Port Royal Road.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19
MYSTERIOUS POISONING.
A Liitlo Girl Dead aud her Father DYING
amer Drinking Beer.


Richard Roach Of 2ls East Eighteenth street,
employed in the drug store OF Reed & Garnick
at l9s Fulton street, took pitcher to the near
est lager beer saloon yesterday morning and
bought pint Of beer. lie took from his pocket
a small vial aud poured some OF its contents
into the beer. lie then drank portion OF 1t,
gave his daughter Mary, child Of nine years. a
drink, and then drained the pitcher. The liquid
he poured Into the beer he said was mot
drops"
In about an hour after tho Girl had drank tho
beer she was taken violently III, complaining OF
pin In her stomach. she threw Ii on aud II
released her for shart time, but she was again
attactod with more violent paroIisms OF pain
which ended In spasms. She was taken In a
dying condition TO DIR. Doherty, at 81 East Six
teenth street. He administered Testorntives
but they failed to produce reaction, aud the
child died at six O'Clock last evening.
The physician found Roach suffering from
similar pains as those OF his daughter, and all
efforts to restore him failed, and at a late hour
last evening he was dying Mrs. Roach threw
the vial away to prevent her husband from using
II again. 1t contents Is mystery
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19
GRIND DkMocRArIc RALLY.
Gov. Bodies Address TO the Good Men aud
True OF Jersey civ.


True oil Jersey civ.
The Catholic Institute in Jersey City con-
tanned last night the largest crowd ever gath
cred within Its walls. -Four thousand Demo-
Gratis were packed into the seats, crowded tho
aisles, and stood In groups far out into the
street calcium light blazed from tho bal
cony. rockets glared through Third and Grove
streets, and n howitzer planted opposite the en-
trance Numbered sautes For the accomm oda
ton Of the hundreds who were unable 20 ghin
admlttance, stand was improvsed on the
ner OF Grove street, whore prominent speakers
addressed the multitude.
EH-Mayor TraphaRen presided. and addressed
the assemblaes Briefly In speaking OF the Pres
dental candidates paid high compliment
TO Gov. Iilden's record as reformer, which
ELECTED thunders OF applause.
When Gov. Bedle entered the hall the audi
ence rose on ipasse and greeted him with three
times three. lie began by stating that II ever
there was time when the people were com
PEELED to recognize the importance OF reform II
was now. The issues went to the heaTthstone
Of every home. Labor was scarce and poverty
stalked IN every household. Od-fashioned hon
esty had fed from the municipal and national
councils, and theft and extravaganza had
been baptized anew aud called smart"
The modern notion that once was made for the
personal aggrandizemcnt Of the holder Is tor
rbe mistake, which has dwaried the commerce
OF the nation, corrupted the Administration,
and made the name Of the United States by
word OF reproach. The needs Of the hour are
economy In the national expenditures, the cut
ting on OF eItravagant suppliea, legislation that
will give the people honest money and a solid
currency on specie basis, n faithful Executive
al the head Of the nation who will not use his
once for personal gain and profit and the en-
richment OF his relatives. national legislature
who Will by proper acts revive dropping indus
try, aud an adherence to the Constitutional
amendments.
do theSe questions meet with your re-
sponsor said the Governor and unanimous
shout Of "Ayel' went up. Then" said the
Governor, you will have them II you elect
Samuel j. Tlden."
At the mention OF the New York Governors
name, hats went up and cheer echoed upon
cheer for some minutes.
Al the close OF the meeting the Laverty and
Hart batteries, and First, Second and Third
Districts Tden and Hen RIGS clubs made a
toTchlight parade through the principal Streets
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19
IngersoII's incidence.

Last evening happ Hall, In seventh avenue,
was nled with prosp rous. rcsoute wOTAngmcn. com.
prising the James Day Association. assembled at
the call Of tb,ir Precedent. Mr.. James Qunan TO
slider the claims Of the workingmen upon the ONCE.
holders, Mr. Michael Gallagher said that the usOlencd
of Bod InGersol In saying to people who had the
privilege OF reading Ing SUN hat told the truth
the roRucs Of the Administration that the Republicans
had nothing TO be ashamed Of wac unparalleled thu
history U Iueudactty.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19
when Mnv n Man strike woman,

Francis Ney, lawyer, oil l East fOfty-nlnth
street srraigned before Justice otterbourg. yea.
terday. the complaint Of Annie Clark, a dOmestc
lately IN his employ She said that Mr. Ney discharged
her and gave her beating instead Of wages Mr. Neg
replied that Annie was impudeni, and when he re-
monstraied she struck hin on the head with a foot
stool. whereupon he sent her down the baluster aud
into the street 4" You should have kept your hands
or" said Justice Otterbourg. But your Honor. how
many times can woman strike man before the law
authorizes him retallae." THAT question must be
decided by higher Court" said the Judge; IL shaI
hold you tor examination, Mr.. Ney."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19

The longshoremen employed on Pier Il ElN
river. have heretofore been PAID forty cents hour
while the down town longshorcmon received
only thirty cents. steycdore Holmes refused to pay
more, aud yesterday mOr,ns al HE old hands vera
told TO 90 10 Surk for thi.b cents Many refused.
Men nom downtown were engaged, ana police onctrs
OF the steamboat squad drove away uii Who tred W
Interfere.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19

James Dodwell was placed on trial before Re-
eorder Hacke yesterday charge OF Killing his wife.
Mary, the 27th OF MAY last In the tenement at IL
East Ninth street. The theory OF the prosecution Is
that the prisoner killed MS wife with hstchet and
then hacked his own throat with asaw. Money belong
Ing 70 Mrs: Dodwe was found on the prisoner thu
morning alter the murder. DOdwen had often threat
ened TO xii his wife because she would not give MIN
her hard.earned wages to spend for run. lie Ia sixty
Years of Ills wife was Woodworking laundress.
she had $500 In saving, bank, which she had made ~
washing clothes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19

The Police Commissioners desire that the de.
partment shall be represented Al the CcntcnulA! Exit
bltlon on New York Day but having no money that
may ne applied 10 such purpose, they summoned The
Captains to the 'cntrsi once yesterday, and asked
them to ascertain how many Vatrouen are Wiling "a
at their own eXpcu
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19
A NIystery In the hay.

The body OF a woman about thirty Ave year,
OF age washed ashore Constable Hook Bay onns,
n j.. on sunday. She had b'acS hair aud stray eyeA
and dressed In check underskirt dark pcticoat
brown oNersst, Clnth jacket, anu cl Ia CATERS. on
TIE back OF me hand was decp cut. as II made by
KNIFE ana a." left eye Is ugly confusion ~
made by a OuAt lns umcIt
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19

AUGUSTA, Me-, Sept. lS,-'lhe oflieial returns Of
the election received at the Secretary of states
ONCE from the whole state, except town and slx
plantations give total vote of 1870 400 Connor 75
nos Talbot 6o25l scattering, $50. Connors Jority
over labot Is l5i59 lhis Is tho largest vote ever
poled ~ the state by about 5000, One hundred aud
twenty Republican Representatives anu twenty niuG
Democrats are elected. Two Representative dlstncH
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19
Wen, GU, to HUI, md Were Hunted.

Mr.. Edwin X. Quincy and ~ lad named Smith
while returning from hunting tour on Saturday. ID
scacaucus, \. j.. were met bY stranger carrvngs
gun. lie told the two hunters that he about 70
shoot them AMI rs the, turned To run he did So nrlng
two shots, ono of which TOOK crct IN Curney's bacR
and the other Ia smiths hack Ihs Is tue story they
told when they returned home to West llJbOken.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19
Field Day Of the rim Rco,ucr,

The Fifth Regiment New York Infantry, Col.
Charles S. Spencer commanding enjoyed neld da, IN
Schuzen Park Union Hills yesterday. At the ferry 1,
was met aud welcomed by Battery OF the First New
Jersey Heavy ARTILLERY, Col. Ehlers, Capt Kahiert
commanding, seventynve men, and by Capt. symms
with his company Of 600 from the Ninth New jersey
Infantry. At i've O'Clock the review and presentations
Of prizes to competitors in the target practice took
place. Eight prizes were distributed. The highest
score. 81 cut OF possible 10. made by Drummer
Meu q, COMPANY o. whose fret prize was set OF china
valued ut $50. Capt. Wenl Company r, made the secs
the prizes were each SO. and were awarded to Com
pAny A, Corporal stoinmer, 44i Company C. private
schneider. i2; Company u. private Amman, az Com
pany l., Sergeant Lo gbeinz. 49, company II, private
Hermann TanYes. % Company !, Sergeant Bctz 81 {
and Company X private Boltz 81. II was dusk when
the review ended Dancing cnb1ed and was continued
until mic AT MIN.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19
TIL. New RoiIrond 10 ,,on,re.,.

WHITEHALL, n. " Sept. s.-rbs Delaware
ana Hudson Cana Company finished their new piece Of
road on the Champlsn Division, from Cha2y TO Rouse's
Point Saturday and regular trains began running over
II this morning This give them direct line from
ALBANY to RouseH Point, and rhOrttus tae time Dc.
tween New lOTk and Montreal nearly one hour.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19
Father Taft and The whi,kcy rardon-.

NAsHINOToN, Sept. Is. Attorney General TAFT
returned to-day from yl.t 10 President Grant lie
says that he has made accommodation Whatever IA
vorlng the pardon OF cssng u Chlcago Mckee Of 81
Louis or any Of the convicted Sli-keyich that hi
visit had ssnincance except vat he wished to az
nose of sOlne matters and COuld not Nan untll tha
President arrives here next week. District Attorney
angs OF Chcago that the pArdon Of essns not
impfuOabc, though when II VIII be granted he CaDuOt
alk
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19

The hog butchers at the Abattolr on tho
Hackensack are on strike 10 con'equence Of twenty
per cent. reduction IN their wages. They renamed
hands, The police are guarding the place.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19
PRICE TWO CENTS.
LIFE In THE METROPOLIS,
DASHES HERE AND THERE by THA
SUNS REPORTERS.
Dealing Gently with the Errine-wbat the
Mayor Of Long Island CITY DutifuiIy Re-
ported TO the AIdermcn.nnd what was Done,


Abe s. Dllmars was elected Mayor OF Long
Island CITY In April 1875. a.d directly upon his In
stament In office nominated people to MI the subordL
nate positions OF the city government In September.
1875. he resigned and his office was administered by
John QUINN the President Of the Board Of Aldermen.
until April. 1870, when Henry Dcbevose was elected
Mayor. Debevoise app lined Aleck Moran, late Com.
missioner u Public Works In Long Island CITY az
County Clerk to succeed S. j. Cayanagh Ditnarss APP
pointcee. In an inspection Of Cavanaghs books Moran
found dencit Of 1900, o. which he Informed thu
Mayor The Mayor reported the case to the Board Of
Aldermen, who directed an invcstlgaton which dc.
velopcd the fact that the deficient amount had been
appropriated by Cayanagh who In excuse for hs &C.
ZION, said that he had taken the money TO secure him
tehtor the amoant of eaary due him from the city.
ana ohered the title to his property Bissville fof
security. This property consists Of house aud lot
which are to be sold for the bcncn Of Long Island City
thls week. What will be done II the sale fails 10
realize sufficient to make good the deficiency does not
yet appear as no legal have been taken against
the delinquent
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19

The supreme Court I'm Brnnslyn Yesterday
confirmed the report OF the cOmnlssouers appoint ed
to acqure two lois Front uc James streets for tue
Eset River Bridge, allowing 10000 tor the property.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19

Commodore Nanderh , ,.ainod strength yes~
tcriay, although ne hld g. siderable pain. lie was
visited by nruDrr- Of Ms family ana Nj. BROOKS, Of
Mobile, relative Of h!s Wlic,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19

WAsHINGToS, Sept ls.-James Kasson. Of
Iowa, has been appointed la,uaser In the army with
his residence III New Jersy ON the lin OF September
lat.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19

Tho Omciai Return. from Maine.

John Carroll, Of clifton, s. l., walked on tho
railroad aCk near SaplctOu, last saturday night aud
was bill Cd Oy the locomotive.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19
Six NIen Killed ,nnu iron Mine.

While gang Of miners were working a vein
IN the Iillry Foster iron inne near Brewpiers Sta
ton YESTERDAY, mass of ore fell upon them sx nen
were instantly killcn, and inree severely tuilrri
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19
Victoria woodsulrs Divorce Case.

por, OF Referee H. L. sandeson in the divorce SUIT Of
Victoria woodruff against Col Blood. The order per.
mits the plaintiff to marry again but denies Col Blood
the privilege.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19
In,por,an, 10 uar..s. OF, Dealers.

a suit has been instituted In Boston by promi-
nent lawyers and Others under certain letters patent
against parties there for using petroleum oil or any OF
us products on leather Several have already
been decided IN favor OF the patents nna decision
IN their favor will render all dealers In harness oils
(Which contain petroleum. liable to damages.-AiU.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19
Another Level-iieadcd MAN.

Nathan Barnes Greeley Is speaking for 1ilden
ana HsndTiehsin Ihsutauqui county
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19

Hearts ani Diamonds" is creating quite a sensation
Az td readers The opening ,h1gtors app ar ia
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19

ALBANY, Sept. u.s. -ComYtroer Robinson's
letter VI acceptance w Oe given the pres " MORROW
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19

0oodall Playing Cards; good stock nica do
Signs order carr, Victor h. AauScr. 10 Reade at
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19
Tho weather Once Prediction

Rising barometer; north to west winds cool,
or. CloulN, aud clearing ~Csfhur
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-19

The Thermome m New \ orl1 Yesterday
Al liudnu'- AZ , o'clock \, ~, r'. r.G'';
o. TO-, ~ NJ, "a. $50 +. NJ. W D. u H. o. o. ,.'.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-01-10
AmuHsem ents.

GRAND charlottesville. d. p.
Bowers commences the second and last
week Of her engagement this evening in
"Amy Robsart." The piece will be ele-
gently put upon the stage, and Mr.. Nc
COLON and the regular company will
render a support that will make "Amy
RobsarV as pleasing and attractive as
were "Martp and stLady Audley" last
week,
WOODS THEATRR- The old favorite
Fox Humpty Dumpty Pantomime
Troupe commence an engagement here
this evening. The troupe As now in the
hands of Messrs. Mafitt & Tyler, and is
the same mirth-provoking, fun-making
company OF old, only ''more So" MIR.
MaftiJt, who has been here before, ana
whose funny tricks long ago made him
a favorite, takes the place OF Mr.. Fox,
and the troupe has been strengthened in
all particulars. Il now consis Of thirty
five people, and Is said by our exchanges
TO be the best pantomime company ever
organized. Every night this week, and
Wednesday and Saturday matinees.
THE TITIENs CONCERTS. = The pros
poets are that MILE Titiens and
company will this evening meet with
just such a reception as they de-
serve and as such manager as MIR.
Strakosch always receives. People have
learned that they can not afford to mis- 3
an entertainment given under his man.
agement. The company are all here, and
the evening promises to be q pleasant
one. Seats should be secured as early
as possible.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-01-10

HON. II. p. BANNING was called home
from his duties in Washington by the
death Of Mr. Timothy Kirby, his father
in-law.
II. FINNEGAN, OF Kentucky, got on q
tear last night, and wanted to clean out
the Indiana House. He pays S5 and
costs for the fun OF 1t.
JOHN McELRoY, colored, came the
grab game on 81 80, the property of Jno.
Croly, at Picketps den, yesterday. The
sentence, 80 days and $50.
AUGUSTUS 8. HAMLIN, ESQ, while sit
ting in his Office last Thursday had a
paralytlc stroke. This morning he is
able to crawl about with the aid OF a
cane, but feels and looks badly.
EDWARD KETCHUM, of Perintown, ,Cler-
mont county, collected bill twice for
eight bushels OF corn, once from Mr..
Baer, and then from his family. He goes
to the Work-house for 80 days.
THE propristors of the Illusion exhibi-
tion, 237 West Fifth street, propose to
give a free exhibition to the children
of the Orphans Asylum and Children's
Home, at an early day. The generous
offer will doubtless be accepted, to the
great delight OF the little folks. The
day has not yet been named.
BILL WELSH, according to officer
McGarr, is one of the worst men in the
city. His last exploit was "holding up"
Charles Lafon, ON Sixth street, near Cas-
kelFs clearinghouse, where Lafon is
living, and robbing him of gold watch
worth SITS last Saturday. Officer Nc
Carr arrested Welsh, and his case has
been continued until next Thursday.
OFFICER MART, yesterday morning at
A O'Clock, saw colored man riding
along Eastern avenue near the car sta
bles, on horse which he judged was
stolen. He caught hold Of the bride,
and the man jumped of and took to the
woods. Mart fired three shots at the
fleeing man, but did not stop him. The
horse awaits Identification at the Sixth
street District Station.
HENRY SNYDER, a young man who
has been rooming with MIR. ii, B. Brom-
mer, at II West Sixth street, stole a roll
OF bills amounting to $62, which MIR.
Brommer had in trust for q friend.
Snyder pleaded guilty to grand larceny,
and was bound over to the Grand Jury
in the sum Of $500. All the money but
$6 was found on Snyder's person.
Mr.. J. g. G. HoLENsHADE, q native
and well-known resident of this city,
died yesterday morning, at his home, on
College Hill, after lingering and pain
full illness from a complication of dis
eases, chief among which was dropsy.
Mr.. Holenshade was what is termed a
seltmade man, having started In life
with no capital save energy and native
ability. He amassed a comfortable for
tune as an army-wagon manufacturer
and contractor during the late war. Al
terwards he became owner and manager
of the Female Seminary at College HIi1.
He was exceeding methodical In all his
ways, which trait earned for him the
nn~c cf the "Methodical Man." His
personal appearance was very fine; his
friendship sincere and lasting. In his
intercourse with the world he earned
an enviable reputation for honesty and
fair dealing. He leaves wife and TWO
children. He will be buried with Ma
sonic h0nOrs tomorrow.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-01-10
Legislation wanted at Columbus,

Legislation Wanted at Columbus.
Certified copies of the following action
Of the Boards OF Aldermen and Council.
men were to-day forwarded to Governor
Hayes, and each member of the Ohio
Legislature, by City Clerk R. G. Rohner:
Whereas, By an act passed April 10th,
1874, known as the "Worthington Law,''
1t is provided, that before liabilities of
the city can be incurred, the money re-
quired must be specially set apart in the
City Treasury and applied to the pur-
poses named, and
Whereas, Said law made no provision
for reducing the expenses of the city,
and made insufficient provision for the
CITY debts and current expenses, thus
imposing cash system without the nec-
essary means to execute it, and
Whereas, Indebtedness to consider
able sum, especially to laborers and ma
terial men for street improvements, has
been an unavoidable result of such Inn
perfect legislation, and the public Is now
enjoying the benefit Of such labor and
materials, now, therefore,
Resolved, That to the end that justice
may be done these unfortunate and
needy creditors of the city, the Legisla-
ture OF Ohio is hereby respectfully and
val iheetiy peblblOueu, 10 luTulSn T6lleI III
the premises, by the passage OF a law
authorizing the city to levy a tax or is
sue bonds to pay such indebtedness,
and
Resolved, That the Committee on Leg.
islation of the Common Council, and the
Solicitor and Auditor, are hereby in
structed to wait upon the members OF
the Hamilton county delegation and
urge the adoption OF measures to secure
all necessary legislation in the premises,
and
Resolved, That copy hereof, duly GER
titled by the Clerk, be sent to each
branch of the Legislature.
Resolved, That our Representatives in
the General Assembly be, and they are
hereby requested to urge and vote for
the passage OF an act to repeal the act
entitled, IAN act to amend Section 10 of
an Act Supplementary to an Act to pro-
vide for the organization and govern
ment Of Municipal Corporations. passed
Feb. 10, 187O," as passed April 20, 1874, it
being the sense OF the Common Council
Of the city of Cincinnati that the diyi-
sion ofthe different wards has not proved
a success.