The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-05-26
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hibition took place according e. programme,
on the 10th, In the presence Of an immense
crowd Of people.
A grand reception was given al the resi-
dence OF Mr.. George w. Childs in Philadel-
phia, after the conclusion OF the opening
ceremonies Of the Centennial Exhibition.
Among the distinguished guests present
were President Grant and members OF the
Cabinet, the Emperor and Empress Of Bra
zil, several foreign Ministers, members OF
Congress. ETC., etc. On the following even
Ing Sir Edward Thornton. England's spec
ial Commissioner 10 the Centennial ENhihi-
tion, gave grand dinner Al II. Georges
Hall. At which about the same number OF
celebrities were present.
The Democrats in the Connecticut Legis-
lature have nominated Hon. VIM. ii. Bar
mum for United States senator.
The Republican members Of the New
Hampshire Legislature have nominated
Hon. Henry b. Harrison for the United
States Senate.
The johnson Bingham Manufacturing
Company at North Adams. Mass, has
failed, and 200 hands are thrown out Of
work.
Ii is estimated that 80, 600 persons visited
the Exposition Grounds on the opening
day.
A call has been issued by the National
Liberal Republican Committee, Ethan Al
len, Chairman, fora National Convention,
TO be held at Philadelphia on July 20. 10
nominate candidates for President and Vice
President. Ii was resolved, however, in
the event Of both or either Of the other Ma
tional Conventions taking such action A.
shall, in the judgment of the Committee.
.srespond TO the principles and aims of the
Liberal Republican organization. this call
shall be annulled in the discretion Of the
Committee; otherwise, he Convention j. 10
be held a. announced.
Or. W. W. Hall, editor Of Halls Jour
nal u Health, and well known medical
writer. dropped dead from apoplexy, III
New York City. on the 10th.
Piper. the Boston murderer, has con-
fessed to having burned several buildings in
addition TO his other crimes.
The name Of Secretary Brisiow was pre-
scented before the New York Union League
Club on the night Of the ilih as a candidate
for membership. and he was rejected. re-
ceiying Il black balls. The result j. charged
10 personal instead Of political malice, but
the natter has nevertheless been the cause
OF much excitement. A sugar merchant.
who claims to have been aggrieved by an
official decision Of the Secretary. j. said 70
have maneuyered his rejection.
A number Appointment New York whisky
dealers have been indicted upon charges Of
di-pOsing Of the ..crcck ID article manu-
featured by Western distillers.
The Centennial Commission ia. done
away with the apparently senseless regtila-
tion requiring a Jo-cent note or a 5o-cent
silver piece 20 secure admission 70 the FIX
position.
The giant powder works at Drakesville,
y. j.. exploded on the 10Th. killing two
persons.
\ National Conference OF Liberals and In
dependents was held in New York City on
the 10Th. Rev. Or. Theodore ID. w0olsey
presided. Among the more prominent gem
tiemen present were Carl Schurz. Wm. G.
Bryant Horace White, A. m. Bullock.
Prof. Julius II. Seelye. John JAY Parke
Goodwin, Charles Francis Adams. Jr..
DR.. Leopard Bacon, and Cyrus W. Field
An address was issued. pledging the
siSners land calling upon all good citizens
10 join them in this PLEDGE To support no
candidate At thecoming Presidential election
''who in public position ever countenanced
corrupt practices or COMMUNICATIONS. inn
peded their exposure and punishment. or
opposed necessary measures ~ reform: or
who, while possessing official influence
and power has failed 70 use his oppor-
tunities in exposing and correcting
abuses coming withiR reach u his observa-
ton, but, FOR personal reasons or party
ends, has permitted them 10 Tester on. -
vtc. The organization Of friends Of this
movement in various localities was recon-
mended, and the Executive Committee was
empowered TO call another meeting Il cir
cuInstanees seem 10 require ii.