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TUR RAHl BOYSl II U Il L A Il
HERE'S RICHNESS. "a.

TOBA CCos IN STORE.
70 boxes genuine B. F. Grsveley's.
81 boxes OF. Twist, Dsnville.
25 boxes do, stock 1874, prime DanVille.
90 boxes II inch Plug Rich and DanTlle.
Pancake, Pocket Pieces, Pig Tail, Natural
Bright, Black Navy and other brands. Worry
low to the trade. JOdN A. flELD,
feb Il II hlng street.
CACHET POWDERS.-Rose Violet Gera'
y mum, Jockey Club, Hehotrope and FRANC
iponi just received q fresh supply AT
WAKEFIELD s. HALLS,
decl7 cor. Prince and Fairfax sts.
Oldham OFTHE MOUNTAIN LIVER
" PILLS, the best article now in use for all
diseases arising from deranged liver. For sale
by W. F. CREIGHTON,
Iov3 Sole Agent for Alexandria
,HOPPlNG AXES and AK HELVES, OF
~ assorted quality; u large lot just received
at sS King street, corner of Royal. Wholesale
'u oct IT, II J. II. CREIGHTON S son.
DOARDERS WANTED-Have TWO OR
ID THREE FURNISHED ROOMS, with or
without board, in d pleasant part OF the city.
Single gentlemen preferred. Enquire at this
office 1eD sim
A VERY HANDSOME LINE OF La
II DIES SCARFS, Lace Bows and other
goods for Christmas just opened at reduced
dec 10 H. G. SLAYMAKER co.
- HHDS PORTO RICO. MOLASSES, suit
n able for baking, just received; also prime
New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses, Syrups
and Strained Honey, for sale by
dec4 }. e. q Z M1LbUkN.
u
u Just received an invoice of Japan Tea,
which we consider superior in flavor to any
thing we have seen at the above price. Try It,
feb 26 j. G. s. E. M1LBURN.
WINDOW GLASS-A large supply of 6x8,
w 9xlO snd1Uxl2 in store and for sale at
lowest market rates.
feb 10 JANNE1 q w.
MOURNING GOODS and BLACK MO-
lM HAIRS, Black English Bombsz.es and
Back French Muslin just to hand.
fab "a II. G. SLAYMAKER co.
CHAWLS AND CLOAKS-Now is the time
- to buy cheap wrapping at our reduced
prices.
jan II He. SLA1 M AhER w.
NLD PORT, SHERRY and MADEIRA
~ WINES, Scotch Whiskcy and Holland
INC nov =: % S'' o." r. B. LAWSON s. co.
ONE CASE OF THOSE
" CHEAP CALlCOES
'of feb sg 10 " q. c. sLAYMAKER co. J.
DROOMS of medium and best qualities, made
ID of new Broom Corn, for sale at reduced
ism JIG. & E. MILBURN.
7 AIDES and MISSES BALMORAL
IL SKIRTS, Breakfast Shawls and KnitJack
cts at fEhuOoON " Dho D.,
sep u 20 hlng street.
DEARL HOMINY, Breakfast do, Breakfast
L Wheat Grits, Barley, Fsrins, Maizena,
sale by loot 1sl GEO. McBURNEY s. son.
oOIiBUsHELS POSEY PEACH
OOO BLOW POTATOES Tor sale by
- THOMAS PERRY,
feb 26-lw II King street
HEADQUARTERS FOR CLOAKs
IL Constantly receiving the latest styles.
Also BEAVERS Tor elosks1yery cnespp. co
OAPCINE and ALLCoCK'S POROUS
~ PLASTERS; also Corn and Bunion Piss'
ss5 Dec f9 IS sale z Z. S. LEADBEArEk 3 BRO
old TIMES COME AGA1N-We are sell.
~ ing the best New Orleans Sugar az &c per
II ian p - GEO McBUaNEY 6 SON:
NhcBURNEY & son have the best 9 cent
WI Sugar in town. -.---- .aA 4 :
COoKMG snERRY at 50 mar gallon; also
L fne assortment of Table Wines tor sale by
oct 10 GEO. 4cBURNEY q son.
DR1Ms EAsEEKy snd WEsfEK9 FAC
i TORY CHEESE RECEIVED today y
l.. =
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A TTENTION, OILERS.

For rent for one year, upon easy terms, S .=#As,
q GOOD HOUSE and GARDEN, with .HHsssl
SHORE attached Adjoins Smiths Point wharf,
opposite Aqua creek. Apply to
VIM. II. MITCHELL
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MALICIOUS INcENDIARY.-OoS Saturday
night, February 5th,, 'fedd' ID Human form set

MALICIOUS INcENDIARY,-0o Saturday
night, February 5th,, ,fiedd ID Human form set
fire to and destroyed tie large barn Of Mr..
Thomas Hill Of :Uulpeper county. Including
nine valuable horses, g very large beet d!ty
dies and brides. new reaper, and other farm
ing Implements: Not: content with this 6end!
ish qualification OF: more fendfsh nature he
again applies the torch. On Tuesday night
last Mr.. Hill family were again. startled BY
the alarm of fire, this time destroying his car
riage house, iuoludiog his carriage, buggy and
harness; also his ice house (6led with ice( and
henery. Two other out buildings caught 90
FIRE but we're extioguished by the efforts OF
few servants on the place. This second act OF
the incendiary indicates a. purpose to destroy
the dwelling house, which would doubtless
have been accomplished. but. for the sudden
changing of the wiud, which; az blowing to-.
wards the residence when the lire was first dis
covered. Mr. Hill has beenln feeble huath
for some years. and bis conditions now, caused
by nervous excitement, causes The serious an41
iety OF his family and friends as to the result.
few days after the burning of the barn
oegro man was arrested aud lodged 10 Jail upon
very stroug crcunstauoiai evidence. He was
baied out 10 appear before the next term OF
Ch6 court. IL Is tU Ue uopcu tHdt Tue FiiHou
may soon be caught and br"ught to speedy
Justice.
STEAMER EXPRESS The favorite
old Potomac steamer Express arrived
here last night on her FIRST trip from
Baltimore this season. She has been tho
roughly overhauled aud put in order during
the winter at cost of about $4,000, having
been supplied with new boilers and shafts and
had extensive alterations made to her machi
merry In addition she has been reprinted from
stem to stern inside and out, aud presents a
very neat and handsome appearance. BY the
alterations to her machinery and the putting
iu of new boilers, &c., her speed has been much
increased land she will be thus enabled to make
the trip from Baltimore to this port 10 several
hours less time than formerly. Capt j. I.
Barker, the efficient and popular steamboat
man, is still in command of the Express Mr..
Howerd the first "f6cer and Mr. Stone, the
purser, are also we'll and favorably on the river
route. The Express will hereafter leave Wash.
iugtou at 10 p N. On Friday instead of mid
night as formerly. The steamer Sue Of the
same line leaves Baltimore this evening aud
will arrive here to morrow night.
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DRIME ITALIAN MALGARONI received
i to-day by
feb 25 d. y. q 81. MlLBU I'm.
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0LD TIMES COME AGAIN-We are sell.
~ ing the best New Orleans Sugar ct &c per
In, Look st sample in our show window:
: ian q GEO McBURNE1 q SON.
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E'EBRUA AIRY go, 1875.

Just received another large assortment of
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NfcBURNEY & SON have the best . cent se
N Snoar in town. ian u :
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0ATEN GROATS, similar to Avena, at
~ much less price; also Dat Meal. Just re-
| naiued nv feb 25l j. G.. & E. MILBURN
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.syEsyb s ii e,js /" /
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I consent TO the above. q. AUGUR
feb 24-td*
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IrRANBERRIES and Coxe's Gelstine jus
~ received by
dec 80 j. y. q b. MlLBU KIN.
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non BUSH. WESTERN SEED OATS,
~ for sale by THOMAS PERRY,
mar 1-lw II King street.
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DEARL HOMINY, Breakfast do, Breakfast
i Wheat, Grits, Barley, Fsrins, Maizena,,
Corn Starch, Graham Flour and Oats Meal for
sale by roct 18l GEO. McBURNEI y SON.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-25
WANTS A SOLDIER AND STATESMAN.

To THE EDITOR or rHE HERALD
II Mr. Thden receives the nomination at st. Louis
can he be ciccteds He has many enemies in his own
State and lukewarm friends within hts own party.
Can the soft money democrats OF the West be brought
to his support With tho republicans apparently
united upon Hayes is 1t supposed that be will secure
any republican votess Mr. Tlden lacks tho rst
tfal OF a candidate-to wit, availability.
The objection 10 Mr. Bayard rs not real yet the re-
publcans would be glad 10 see him placed In nomna-
ton. No soft money democrat should be nominated,
and any man too much identified with this vcxed
financial question the good Of the party has no
business to be candidate.
Upon the Threshold Of tho coming century there are
questions OF even more Importance Deep the
hearts OF the people there 10 yearnng for = more
fully restored Union. The candidate OF Tho glorious
cid democracy must symbolic this idea; he be
one upon whom all can unite-the boys in blue aud
the boys in gray-and support with enthusiasm.
Among the candidates spoken OF there is who Is
both solder and statesman; the people OF the North
and South know him we'll for he has endcared himself
10 both sections; he has q record and Lame around
which cling the brightest oil historic memories.
Let him be nominated Mt ST. Louis, and the soldiers
OF the North with the soldiers Of the South, united
shoulder TO shoulder will not their resistcss
movement TIL they have paced him at the head OF the
government SAUGATUCk.
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SPORT ON THE EAST RIVER.

Yesterday afternoon the opening OF the Allen Nata
forum, Fifyiourth street and East River, occurred
The sport consisted Of two boat and two SWIM
ming contests between well known amateurs The grand
stand erected for the filed with spectators
and tho bank OF the from Ftcth to Fifty
sixth street lined with people intent witnessing
the races Tho FIRST event a swimming race tho
contestants being J. Siatin. Richard Hagens John
Smith and r. wolfcrt: distance, from the bath foot OF
F,ny-sxth street. to Fictn street, against strong
flood tide, and back Sixtythrd street and return
the bath At tho Slatn took the lead, being
closely pressed by Ha2ens and Smith, woliert sfrug
Cling about ten feet behind Thu position MAIN
tanned they rounded the first stakeDoat When
ing the stand wocrt had spurted taking second
taken into boat leaving three to compete for the
honors Slain had the lead at the homcstretch VOL
fert second Hagcns last These positions remained
The same until within twenty yards OF the hnish when
Woiicrt, by an extraordinary spur passed his compet
itors handsomely and won the satin and Hagens
IN so near together tnat allowed Tor
the second place.
The second event double scull race between
William Alien and William Cody, IN the Madgc, against
August Fitzsimmons and X. Allen, the Kate. The
distance to he rowcd this was the baths
tho rocks on BlackweIs Island and return distance
OF one mile. THIS was one.sdcd contest In every
particular from the start to the finish The Hadge had
tho lead, coming In iully ten lengths ahead.
The third race ON the programme tho boys SWIM
ming race, between Philip Gaines Paul Doelgcr, Will
nam Broderck and Michael 0'Connel, distance half
mile Frederick took the lead. The contestants
passed the stakcboat IN the following order :Broder-
lex, 0'Connel and Gaines Before ten feet had ucen
swan Doeigcr had to be taken in boat The race
won ny Games Frederick second, O'Conncl last
The fourth and last oil the day the cared
boat race between Richard Allen and Morris Allen
against August May aud william Kelly, distance one
mile, same course IN the previous contest This was
OF the closest contests OF the day, ~ both boats
were close together from stArs 70 nnish The Alien
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viii not give up his job or governing Ohio unless be Is
elected 70 be President shirt on the back, says
Hayes is worth whole suit OF clothes at q rattle"
Charleston Is. CO. News;-'Govcrnor Tdens CO.
iibacy, If he be nominated, will prove element OF
strength The female sufiragists who were snuobed NJ
Cincinnati will all work like beavers for Uncle SAM
each in the hope OF receiving promotion to the White
House and prospective Widows third IN those
81, 0o0 000."
Portland sNel Press:-'sThe nomination Of Wheeler
makes the first break In the democratic column. The
people OF Louisiana have not forgotten the efforts Of
Mr. Wheeler to restore peace TO their distracted State
and the wise Of compromise which he framed,
and they win that the electoral vote Of Louisiana Is
cast for him.
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THE NAME OF SAMUEL.
CAIRO, Ill, June 10, 1876.

CAIRO, ILL.,, June 10, 1915.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
In your weekly edition Of the 18th inst, un-
der tho title or "What Is In Nance you
find time and space to be particularly tho
name, Samuel You cite IL as unlucky namc and
to prove which you mention several Offices from
which hitherto tho namo has been excuded-viz
President. Vice President Speaker OF the House.
rotary Of State, and with exception, President of
the Senate and this exception was named Smith. To
quote. you say THE only Samuel who ever In
tue chair ofthe Senate presiding officer called
Smith" Allow me TO correct you. Samuel l.. South
ard was three times elected to I'LL this last named
position, and the third time the permanent pro-
siding olncer OF the Senate substantially Vice Pres
dent OF the United States, John Tyler being then
President Again, There has been a san. ue
IN the state Department., and SO We might continue.
&c Permit me to say you could not continue very
far, for the Treasury has had two of that unlucky
name, the Navy one, the War Department one, Post
Office Department two, besides senators from nearly
every Northern State have answered that same
lucky name. S.
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CRICKET.

ST. pAULs SCHOOL DEFEATs THE SECOND
ELEVEN OF THE ST. GEORGES cLUB-scoRs
200 TO 6S.
The cricket match at Hoboken yesterday between
the students OF St. Paul's school, Of Concord N H.,
and the second eleven Of the st. Georges club Of this
city, was interesting In many ways. The boys
the ground In good time accompanied by about my Of
their fellow students who remained with them to Wit
the game and then say their adieus for the
mer vacation. Captain Satterthwaite, Of the St
Georges club the toss and sent the schools to the
bat In . few moments the st. Georges wero aware
that the "boys, were really excellent crcketerS The
batting OF Bore and Conover very good they scor
ing ~ and 80 respectively Taylor played well for n
and Graco for 10 runs. On the St. Georges sido Giles
made 20 and Satterthwaitc H. not out Tho old veto
ran cricketer, James Smith, played with the ST.
Georges, and distinguished himself BY making very
fine catch. The game very much enjoyed by both
sides, aud IL opens Geld for cricketits introduce
ton and support In the private schools and colleges
he following Is tho score
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.

MINK OUT OF TEN OF THE GRANITE STATE
DELEGATES DECLARE FoR GOVERNOR rILDEN--
AN OBSTINATE EDITOR rAvoRs HANCOCK.
Concord, June "a. 1876
II is easy to tell how the New Hampshire delegates TO
ST. Louis will 90, Tor they have, with single cxccp-
ton) formally. individually and collectively declared
for Governor Tdcn the first choice and most avail
able The dissenting delegate is Edwin c. Bailey.
editor OF the Concord Patriot. whose first choice is
General Hancock, but who says he will go for Tden or
any other good man II 1t appears that his favore Is
not likely 10 succeed The names OF the several gen
temen composing this solid TiIden phalanx are as fol-
lows
First Observation-Disclosures Hail. of Newmarket, and
Henry NJ. Netcalf, Of Dover Alternatcs Marceius
Edredge OF Portsmouth, and Alfred Hoitt, OF Durham.
Second Disrlct-John c. Moulton, OF Laconia, and
Avah w. Soloway, Of FRANKLIN. Alternates, Josiah
A. Sturtevant OF Moultonborough, and George W.
Crockett OF Concord
Third District-Edwn c. Bailey, OF Hopkinton and
Edward w. Harrington OF Manchester. Alternates,
John NJ. Shirley OF Andover, and George W. COTE, OF
Bedford.
Fourth District-Fred A. Barker OF Kccne, and Gus
tavus Luke, of Walpoe Alternates, Frank A. Nc
Kcan, OF Nashua, and N. b. Whittcmore, OF Nashua.
Fifh Districf-George +. Putnam, OF Warren. and
William II. Cummings, Of Lisbon. Atcrnates, Nathan
r. Perkins, OF Jefferson, and Hosea W. Parker, OF
Claremont,
Most OF the delegates leave for ST. Louis to-day
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FOURTEEN DELEGATES FROM MAINE FOB TIL
DEN FIRST, LAST AND ALWAYS.

FOURTEEN DELEGATES FROM MAINE FoR TIL
DEN FIRST, LAST AND ALWAYS.
AUGUSTA, June "a, 1876.
sAway down in Maine, 4" rs Che song goes, tho de-
mocracy are unit for Governor Tiden, OF New York,
for the next President and the full party vote of the
State will be given him II he Is nominated by the Con-
vention at St LOUIS The delegates left for the scene
of action this morning. and before their departure
affirmed their expressions the HERALD correspondent
that they will o unit for the New York candi-
date long there hope probability Of his
cess In the event Of their favorite being shelved
they will chcerfully acquesce In the support of any
good who may be selected by the States
to secure democratic victory But, before stated
Tldcn is looked upon the coming man. and
his nomination is confidently anticipated.
The gentlemen composing the delegation are as
follows:-
AT Ldrge--Samuel J. Anderson, Portland; Samuel
Watts Thomastou; Francis w. Hill, Exeter; samuel
u. Lcavitt, Eastport
First Districf--Roswell NJ. Richardson, Portland:
Timothy shaw, Jr, Biddcford
Second Distrfct-David H. Hastings, Frycburg;
Arthur Sewall, Bath
Third District-samucl E. Smith, wiscassett; n. d.
Pinkham, Augusta
Fourth District-J S. Kicker, Bangor; A NJ. Robin
son, Dover
Fitth District-wilam H. Mcclellan, Belfast; John
B. Redman, Ellsworth.
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MASSACHUSETTS.

THE OLD Bar STATE ALMOST SOLID ron NKw
YoRK's REFORM GovERSoR--wHAr SOME or
THE DELEGATES HAVE TO SAY ABOUT II.
BosroS, June "A, lss6
Massachusetts,, like the rest or the New England
States will found solid and enthusiastic for the
nomination OF Governor Tilden, OF New York, as the
most proper and available to compete with Gov
ernor Hayes, OF Ohio for the Presidency. Ever since
the name OF the reform Governor Of New York has
bssn prominently mentioned In connection with the
asuocratc nomination he has been regarded here as
Ne foremost and strongest to match against who
sver might be backed by the influence and prestige Of
NC present administration. AT the state as well as
n the district conventions, whore the delegates
we're chosen, the name OF Mr.. Tiiien was the only
one which appeared 10 meet with favor, and
she Mass chuscsts delegation IN supporting him will
only reflect the current democratic sentiment oil the
state. private and preliminary meeting Of the dele
eaten held In Boston few days since for the pur
pose or organizing and asccrtainng the ideas Of the
several gentlemen, and the almost unanimous expires
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the parry WAS concerned and the result justified
his action. Mr.. Beach then related how he had been
reading sketch Of the life and career OF Mr. Tlden,
which convinced him that he was most
remarkable and just the TO bear the
democratic standard IN the Presidential campaign.
Even Al the early age Of eighteen said Mr. Beach,
Samuel J. Tlden grapped with the most important
public questions a statesmanlike way, and wrote
out his views, which afterward indorsed by Mum
and issued the shape Of address TO the people
Mr. Beach said that in private conversation Governor
Tildens words, like his public acts full OF wisdom
and practical bearing. This knowledge of Governor
Tilden's public services produces strong impression
on the mind OF Mr. Beach Of the Governors integrity
and statesmanship.
Mr.. JOHN T. CooSRY Is . wealthy liquor merchant OF
Providence, and Is member Of the City Council He
Is set down as firm supporter OF Governor Tilden
Colonel john N. SrrDLEy, Of Providence, Is well
known business man and an active and prominent
member Of his party. He 10 q Tildenitc.
Mr.. WILLIAM T. G. WARDwRLL, Of Bristol Is sue
cessfu merchant of that town. He Is secretary OF the
delegation, and will Be recorded with the rest for
Tilden-
Mr.. HENRY Dr. BLoIs is prominent Newporter, and
wiz support Tilden-
Mr.. JOHN B. PIERCE, Of Kingston, was candidate for
Lieutenant Governor on tho ticket with Mr. Beach In
the election T. April He line with the rest Of the
delegates In favor Of Tildcn.
Mr.. ALPHEUs +. ANGEL. OF Kent county, 10 a we'll
TODD real estate broker and has been In the Legsla
ture. Though unnstruced how 70 vote he will 60 Tor
Tilden.
The entire delegation are therefore, unit fer Tdcn
TO- first choice and for next will probably for Hen
bricks
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BASE BALL NOTES.

Tho Namcess Club, Of Brooklyn, have abandoned
their proposed trip Providence the Fourth OF July
and will go to Bridgeport, Conn, instead.
The Brooklyn Club is about starting extended
tour through the Eastern States J. Sullivan lato Of
the Alaskas, IS playing with the Brooklyn nine.
The Arlingtons propose having a change pitcher in
their nine when next they play the Chclseas.
The Nameless Club defeated by the Staten Island
Club yesterday at Prospect Park by or to L.
the ninth inning, when the Islanders made runs
Al New Hamburg yesterday the Alaskas OF this city
defeated tho ActIves. 81 10 I.
AT Bneham,on the ST. Lawrence Club was defeated
by the Crickets, 20 to 3
game played yesterday at Prospect Park by
mines representing Hastings, Bosworlh Co and the
Willmantic Linen Company. II resulted In tho de-
feat OF the Willmantic nine by score OF % TO IL
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VERMONT.
THE GREEN MOUNTAIN DELEGATES TO GO A
SOLID UNIT FOR NEW YoRK's CANDIDATE.

THE GREEN MOUNTAIN DELEGATES TO GO
SOLID UNIT FOR NEW YoRKs CANDIDATE.
MONTPELIER, June "a, 1876.
Although Vermont will not amount to much for the
democrats, when the election comes round she is new
ertheess of considerable importance the occasion
OF National Convention On the occasion OF the st.
Louis gathering She will throw her strength OF ten
votes for Samuel j. Tdcn. At the Convention which
selected the delegates held in this town few days
since. the name of the New York candidate was most
enthusiastically applauded whenever mentioned, and
the gentlemen chosen represent the State most
willingly instructed to use every effort 10 secure his
nomination.
The delegation is made up as follows:-Marcus D.
Gilman, Montpelier, chairman; B. b. Smallcy, Bur-
lington; Jasper Rand, St Adams; =. s. Benjamin,
Wolcott; James II. Williams, Bellows Falls; j. W.
Bliss, Bradford; c. NJ. Chase Lyndon; Thomas b.
Kennedy. Fairfield; John Cam, Rutland; George NJ
Fisk, Northneld Alternates--E. NJ Sutton, Burling-
ton; s. ]. Goodell Brandon J. Deavitt ST. Adams;
George w. Beardsey, Albany; s l.. Wswell, Cabot;
H. II. Gillett, Thetford D. c. Pollard. Cavendish John
w. Currer, Troy; N. P. Bowman St. Johnsbury; John
Quinlan, Charlotte.
After insructng the delegates 10 support Mr. Tilden
the Convention adopted the following resoiution:-
Resolved. That the democrats Of Vermont. common
try recognize the eminent ability and fidelity Of
Samuel j. den, the reform Governor Of New York; that
hts fearless warfare against corruption wheyever found
titles him to the confidence of the American people.
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UNCLE SAM FOR PRESIDENT.

UNCLE SAM FOR PRESIDENT
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
II is quite time the people OF these United States
should understand that Uncle Sam intends to be
elected President himself this centennial year. The
81 Louis Convention propose to nominate him. and II
they do he will accept and myself shall that he
Is elected He informed tho 18th OF June that he
began the real restoration Of the federal Union on
Bunker Hill year ago. and that had he been so
much occupied at Philadelphia looking after things no
would have announced himself candidate before
He has Whitfield out n large number OF plugs
which he says to stop the leaks In the public
treasury. never saw the old gentleman so deter
mined in my life and the party which nomi-
mates Uncle Sam will win. Miss COLUMBIA
WASHINGTON, June, 1875