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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-07-13
The National Democratic Con-
VentiOn.
THIRD DAY.

The Convention was called to order at
1920 in the morning, and was opened with
prayer.
The Chair announced as the next business
in order the nomination of a candidate for
Vice-President-
The roll-call was then proceeded with,
and when Indiana was reached, the dele
gates from that State failing to name can
didate, one of the Illinois delegates pre-
scented the name of Gov. Hendricks. The
first ballot resulted as follows: Total vote,
73S. Thomas A. Hendricks, $50; blank, S.
Mr.. Hendricks was then declared nomi-
mated by acclamatiOn.
The roll of States was then called for a
National Committee, with the following re-
suit:
Sumter; California, Frank McCoppin; Colorado,
Bella NJ. Hughes; Connecticut. William Il; Bar
mum; Delaware. Robertson Hickman; Florida,
Gen. Mccall; Illinois, William G: Cloudy; In
diana Thomas Tolin; Iowa, NJ. NJ. Ham; Kan
sas, |. E. Eaton; Kentucky, Henry D. McHenry;
Maine. E. Wilson; Maryland. 0. Horsey; Louisi-
sachusetts:. F. Q. Prince; Michigan, Edward
Taintor: Minnesota. VIM. Lochran; Oregon, John
Whitaker; Nevada, R. P. S. Heating; Nebraska,
New Jersey Miles Ross; New Hampshire, A. w.
Sulloway; Rhode Island. Nicholas Van Slyck;
Tennessee William B. Bates; South Carolina,
James ii. Ryan: Mississippi. EInal Bafksddle ;
Vermont. B. B. Smalley; Ohio. j. G. Thompson;
Pennsylvania. William L. Scott; Virginia, r. A.
CoghiIl; Wisconsin, William F. Villas; West
Virginia, Alexander Campbell; Texas, F. S. Stock
dale.
A committee was appointed to notify the
candidates of their nomination.
A resolution was adopted recommending
to future National Democratic Conventions
to abolish the two-thirds rule, as unwise
and unnecessary, and that the States pc re-
quested to instruct their future delegates on
this question, and that attention BE called
to this suggestion.
The usual resolutions of thanks were
adopted, and the Convention adjourned
sine de.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-07-13
AN INDIAN MASSACRE.
Gen. Custer. Number of Officers and
Three Hundred Men Killed i'm a
Fight With the Indians.

SALT LAKE, Utah, July D.
THE Times extra has the following
from Bohemian, Montana, July 3, sew
Ell p. m: Mr.. Taylor, bearer of dis
patches from Little Horn to Fort Ellis,
arrived this evening, and reports as
follows: The battle was fought ON the
25th, thirty or forty miles below
the Little Horn. Custer attacked
an Indian village of from $500
to 1000 warriors on one side and
Col. Reno was to attack it on the other.
Three companies We're placed on a hill
as a reserve. Gen. Custer and fifteen
officers and every man belonging to
five companies were killed. Reno re-
treated under the protection of the
reserve. The whole number killed was
315. Gen. Gibbon joined Reno. The
Indians left the battlefield looking
like slaughter-pen, as it really was,
being in narrow ravine. The dead
were much mutilated. The situation
now looks serious. Gen. Terry arrived
at Gibbon's camp on a steamboat and
crossed the command over and accom-
panied it to join Custer, who knew it
was coming. Tive hundred and seven
men were buried in one place and the
killed are estimated at 800, with only
thirty-one wounded.
The Indians surrounded RenO'S COM
mand and held them one day in the
hills, cut off from water, until Glib
bOn'S command came in sight, when
they broke camp in the night and left.
The Seventh fought like tigers, and
were overcome by mere brute force.
The Indian loss cannot be estimated,
as they bore off and cached
most Of their killed. The rem
nant of the Seventh Cavalry and
Gibbons command are returning TO
the mouth OF Little Horn, where the
steamboat lies. The Indians got all
the arms of the killed soldiers. There
were seventeen commissioned officers
killed. The whole Custer family died
at the head of their column. The exact
loss is not known, as both Adjutants
and the Sergeant-MajOr were killed.
The Indian camp was from three to
four miles long, and was twenty miles
up the Little Horn from its mouth.
The Indians actually pulled men off
their horses i'll some instances. / give
this as Taylor told me, as he was over
the field after the battle"
LATER.-The above is confirmed by
other letters, which say Custer met
with fearful disaster.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-07-13

A SAD state Of affairs exists in New
York. 4 Mrs. Stanton the other day
called at the Office Of the Superintend-
ent of Police, and informed him that
her husband was sent to the Peniten-
tiary for two months, and that he left
her, their daughter Mary, aged eight,
and their son James, fourteen months
old, entirely destitute. She asserted
that she had been to all the benevolent
institutions Of the city endeayoring to
get admission for her children, and was
refused. She declared, as she sobbed
and cried. that her children must
starve. The Superintendent said he
did not see what could be done for
them. For want of an appropriation
the Asylum for Destitute Children on
Wards Island has been broken up, and
all the private institutions are full.
Mrs. Stanton went away declaring she
must get her little girl to steal some
thing, SO that she could get comforta-
bic quarters in the House of Refuge.
The Superintendent states that several
similar cases have come under his Oh
seryation Of late.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-07-13
Germany's COngratuIati0n.

WAsHINGTON, July !.
TO-DAY Mr.. CadWalader, acting Sec
rotary of State, presented Mr.. SchloZer,
the German Minister, to the President,
for the purpose of delivering the auto
graph letter Of congratulation from the
Emperor of Germany. Mr.. Schlozer
in presenting the letter stated that he
was instructed by His Majesty to de-
liver upon the 4th day of July to the
President in person an autograph
letter Of congratulatiOn upon the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-07-13

"A young lady, viewing Dom Pedro
in st. Louis, the other day, remarked,
as she fixed her eyes on the carriage:
at isn't exactly immortality to see an
Emperor, of course; but it's glimpse,
at least, of King Dom come. ''-Detr05t
Free Press
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-07-13

Boys and girls under ten years of
age are not hereafter permitted to work
in the factories Of Massachusetts. The
law passed by the Legislature on the
subject has gone into effect.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-07-13

Why is a selfish friend like the let
ter opp Because, the first in pity,
he is the last in help.
New-York tribune., 1876-09-07
PLATFORM AND TICKET.

CONFIDENCE IN TILDEN AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
MRNT REMOVAL OF DISHONEST OFFICIALS, SUB
oRpINATioN OF THE MILITARY TO CIVIL Au-
TuoRfry. AND A SPEEDY RETURN TO SPECIE
PAYMENTS DEMANDED.
Hartford, Conn, Sept. 6.-The Democratic
State Convention met l0a o'clock and organized by
the selection OF T. c. Coogan OF windsor Locks as tenn
porary chairman aud Charles Durand of Derby as PreS
dent On taking the chair Mr. Durand said he was per-
soually acquainted with Gov Hayes and declared him
70 be an honest, hightoned American gentleman, who
M yer made an enemy For this latter reason Mr. Du
rand believed he would be controlled by other men, Gov
Tilden had made enemies, many OF them, who would be
found where robbers had been pursued TO prison. The
election OF Tlden would put an end to military govern
ment There could be peace while the ambition TO
carry on campaign by military force was dominant IL
was matter gratitude that the profound statesman
Samuel J. Tildcn, is not military oficernot even o
corporal.
After Mr.. Durand's speech the convention took
eess mill O'Clock for consultation and to secure unity
and harmony of action In the selection OF candidates
Soon after reassembng the convention separated into
Congressional districts for the choice OF PRESIDENTIAL
electors The following resolutions were reported
unanimously by the Committee on the Platform and
unanimously adopted
made inv the Democratic National Convention of Samuel
j. Tllden for President and Thomas A. hendricks Tor
via ahII,tv nv ,sehnrpe the duties Of the highest po-
sitions IN our government the people may Implicitly
conhde
Democratic National Convention, and IN the views {
pressed by Gov Tden aud Gov hendreRs IN tner let
necessary the preservation Of our free Institutions
and essential 70 bring back tne seryee Oh our
Resoiped, That political party continued N power Tor
long period of time becomes arrogant selfish, ana cor
tLa l6 years OF power IN the Federal Government py
New-York tribune., 1876-09-07
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

MILFORD Penn, Sept 8.-There was heavy frost
throughout this section Of the State last night
CINCINNATI, Sept 0.--Ihe mill between Allen and
ooss wi take place tomorrow at about III O'Clock.
PHILADELPHIA sept. 8.-The firemens procession
doubt one Of tho nest displays OF It's KIND ever
made.
BAITIMoTE, Md, Sept. 6.-The fifth annual session
OF The Nations Board Of steam Navigation convened In ths
city AZ noon today .
ST.. LOUIS sept. 6.-The bids for Indian supplies
s,s o. eDed today by Indian Commissioner Smith. Awards
viii probably be made for several days
PM, Anpi pHIA Penn. Sept. 8.--At the morning
sesson Of the Society the first business trans
actoi the adoption OF constitution abu tho Dame :"
"AathropoIogcai Association"
PROVIDENCE X. l.. Sept. 6.-The corporation OF
Brown University to-day elected the Hon b. II Ihomas,
resdert: he Rev Caldwell secretary and MARSHALL
Woods, Treasurer, for three years
HARTFoRD Conn, Sept 8--Mr. Ngen and Mi.
vcnng al the Chinese Educational Commissioners left today
lar yt 10 Centennial Exhibition The Chinese genne
men part ef the commission VINO nave enafse " sAs
sducston u the Chinese youth In this country.
New-York tribune., 1876-09-07

were therefore, left completely in the dark In re-
gard to their principles, and the state of uninquisi-
tive ignorance evidently pleased and edited them
The special committee appointed to fill out the
ticket now reported the following nominations:
Lieutenant Governor, William r. Plunkett of Pitts,
field; Secretary of State, Edward H. Slater; yteas-
urer, Weston Rowland of Fair Haven; Attorney
General, Richard Olney of Boston; Auditor, John
+. FITZGERALD of Boston.
The nominations were ratified without dissent.
The Hon. P. A. Collins of Boston, a leader OF the
Ycung Democracy of the State made very efiec-
tive speech. His delivery was exceedingly graceful
and his speech a model for Democratic orators.
Then up jumped the Hon. Mr.. Tarbox, with his long
black bair hanging about his shoulders and his
spectacles at convenient angle of his nose
1t had been one of the noisiest conventions
ever held, but the delegates realized at once that
here was man who could beat them at that little
game, and so they threw up their hands and lis
tened. He threw back his head and roared at them.
lie told them that they had laid their best-beloved
on the altar, that they must repudiate what was
done by the party IN Buchanan's time, and that one
Butler had once gone to Charleston and betrayed
his party. After this jack-in-thebox had popped up
and down the platform for half an hour, the conven-
tion adjourned
New-York tribune., 1876-09-07
POLITICAL RIOT NEAR KINGSTON

SOUTHERN SCENES NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. At
TEMPT 10 PUT Up A FLAG AND POLE AND ARE
RESISTED BY DEMoCRArs-A FIGHT ENsUEs IN
WHICH ELEvEN MEN ARE WOUNDED, ONE OF
WHOM Is REPORTED DEAD.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO rHR TRIBUEEJ
KINGSTON Sept.6.-Ths afternoon 1915 o'clock
the Hayes Gun squad Of Kingston, with large del
egaton of citizens went 10 Stony Hollow to set up
pole and hang out a Hayes and Wheeler flag. The
citizens of that place would not hear the speakers
drowning their voices with cog-bells, shonts, and
calculations. The meeting broke up without talk
but Just as the train was leading their cannon IN
town the mob undertook opull down the pole. This
incensed the Hayes Gun Squad, who rushed to the
pole and were met by pistol shots. These were re-
turned by the gun squad, and seven men OF the
Democratic rioters were wounded, one m0rtally.
The gun squad had four wounded. twas an nnpro-
voked act. One of the wounded is reported dead at
this hour, o .. IN.
New-York tribune., 1876-09-07
ANOTHER ATTACK ON BRISTOW.
PROJECT OF SPECIAL CUSTOMS AGENT OF THE
TREASURY.

PROJECT OF SPECIAL CUSTOMS AGENT OF THE
TREASURY.
IBY TELEGBAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
WASHINGTON, Sept. CIV. Is. Moore, Special
Customs Agent of the Treasury, is reported to be en-
gagged Oh the preparation OF statement In which he will
assume to give the operations Of wha ho claims was an
organized plan the Presidential nomination for
Gen. Brstow. Mr.. Moore was secret service agent
when Bluiord Wilson Solicitor Of the Treasury and
was dismissed by Mr. Wilson about the time OF the Bah
cock trial Louis, at which Moore was TO have been
a witness for Babcock. There was quarrel between
Moore and Wilson, which resulted in the atters refusing
TO pay Moore from the Government funds for his ex-
penses at ST. Louis. This paid Moore after Mr..
Morrill, became Secretary. Moore will publish his state
ment on his return from Maine He has submitted It in
outline to Cabinet officers at least one Of the latter
opposes the publication. The statement Is on attack
upou Gen Bristow and Bluford Wilson. 1t holds Mr..
Bristow responsible for all Of Mr.. Wilson's acts It
attempts TO prove conspiracy of which the President
has spoken IL prctends that Mr. Bristow understood
aud approved the conspiracy,
New-York tribune., 1876-09-07
CRIMES AND cAsuALrIEs-BY TELEGRAPH.

SAVANNAH, Sept. 6.-The number of yellow fever
interments today was II, out OF q total oil To-
WORCESTER, Mass, Sept. 6.-James OBrien, aged
about rs years. fell from express train yesterday and
killed.
ROCHESTER, N. Y, Sept. 6.-Victor Smith, who
murdered his wife In tina city weeks died
III Jail this morning.
Sr. HYACIvTHE. Ont, Sept. GA man named
others have been arrested suspicion
Of having TO their premises TO Obtain insuranoe
thereby causing the sas conagraton Of Sunday last
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 6.-Last night an accident on the
81 Louis caused the death Of Char es aussiE L treasurer
OF the road ais little children snd baby nephew ana
Nchazd Elet VI Yazoo Mia Twelve others were mafeo
New-York tribune., 1876-09-07
TURKEY DENOUNCED.

THE BULGARIAN OUTRAGES DISCUSSED.
Mr.. GLADSTONE AssAILs THE TURKS, AND DEMANDS
HOME RULE FOR THE DISTURBED PROVINCES
PUBLIC MEETINGS AT PORTSMOUTH
LONDON, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1876.
A pamphlet by Mr.. Gladstone, entitled "Bul.
garian Horrors and the Question Of the East has been
issued He says:
urgent In addition TO the termination Of the wsr,
rst put end to the anarchca ulsrule plunderng
and numbering which still desoate Bulgaria. second 10
make eectual provision against It's recurrence by ex-
cluding the Ottoman Government frou administrative
all In Bulgaria third to redeem by these measures the
honor of the British name. which in the deporsbe
events OF the year have been more gravey compromised
than have known 1t In any former period.
Mr. Gladstone says he is sti desrous to the terri
torial integrity Of Turkey upheld though that desire
should not be treated paramount to still higher ob.
jects of policy. As old servant Of the Crown aud
State he entreats his countrymen TO require and insist
that the Government which has been working In one dF
recton shall worS In the other and shall apply all a
yigor with other States OF Europe I'm OBJ
tanning the extinction Of Turkish executive power in
Bulgaria Mr. Gladstone concludes with appeal fof
an organized collection and distribution Of relief TO the
Bulgarians.
meeting was held at Plymouth last night to protest
against the Bulgarian atrocities speaker said that
letter had been sent to Lord Derby expressing regret
that the Government had not promised to make inquiry
regarding the apparent apathy OF Mr. Elliott the British
ambassador at Constantnope, and deal properly with
him II the charge substantiated In his reply Lord
Derby said: "Your friends may be assured that no
efforts will be spared by her Majesy's Government TO
ascertain the truth regards the occurrences in
Bulgaria. and it viii be ready, in common with other
Powers take such action upon them the justice OF
the case NAV require"
New-York tribune., 1876-09-07
THE MEXICAN REVOLT.

CITY OF MEXICO, Sept. 1.-Gen. Diaz con.
tnues in the City Of Oaxaca and afraid to leave ii to
organize troops lest the citizens pronounce against him
in bis absence. lie sappointed in his expectations
that tho mOuntaineers would rise and 'in him. Tne
Government has sent 1000 men to Boea del Monte.
where 1000 troops " he Immediately concentrated
preparatory 10 marching on Oaxaca.
Gen. Mojs has declared that he will sustain iresd,ns
Congress afps his reelection. This is decinod fatal
blow q the revolution
New-York tribune., 1876-09-07
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, Sept. 6.-The weather continues
unsettled Heavy ranfas occurred during Monday and
last night.
LONDON, Sept. 6-Several trade failures In
the provinces announced to-day Win hspihties AZ
gregaling about 81 ,0oO,Oo0.
HAVANA, Sept. 6.-The Spaniards state tho
are seeking amnesty In order TO avoid serving
An the Cuban army ssng forcibIy seized some OF tne
refractory leaders, and conducted them INTO the et %
Princin. disrict. The Insurgents are ehargea WIN
shooting seven peaceful faxmerA
New-York tribune., 1876-09-07
ACCIDENT IN A TUNNEL.

LONDON. Wednesday, Sept. g. 1870.
A new tunnel for the underground railway
In process OF construction in Bsaopsgaest. cayed In
this afternoon Four five wormen have already been
exhumed injured, and taken to hospital. Four work
men remain buried and it Is feared they cannot be
cucd alive.
LArER-Four workmen in ali killed by the tunnel
disaster Yesterday,
New-York tribune., 1876-09-07
A VILLAGE SINKING.

PoTTsvILLE, Penn, Sept. 6.-The people in
the vicinity OF Centraa greatly excited the
caving In Of ground In the lower part Of the town,
which IA completely honey cOmbed. The surface contln-
ucs to crack crumbe and show signs OF geneI al
weakness. The ground above Cowell Il Co.'s mines Is
slowly sinking, and the miners have all refused TO con-
i'm ihnm
New-York tribune., 1876-09-07
NAVAL ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8.-COmmander w. s. Schley
the Naval Academy and placed waiting
orders Lieut. r. p kodgers is detached nom the Naval
ordered TO hold himself In readiness r orders 10
tile Lieut. Francis H. Delano ia ordered 70 the
SawInut in place Of John 0aryn, detached from that
vessel and placed waiting orders
New-York tribune., 1876-09-07
CONDITION OF COMMODORE VANDERBILT.

CONDITION OF COMMODORE VANDEKBILT
No change was noticed in the condition of
Commodore Vanderbilt during yesterday. The usual
consultation OF physicians held last evening, and IL
was decided to continue the present treatm mt. Few
callers were received in the Commodore's apartment
His son. William H. Vanderbilt, returned from Saratoga
Yesterday VITA his family.
New-York tribune., 1876-09-07
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE NEW UNIFIED STATES LOAN.

LONDON. Wednesday, Sept O, 1875
The FRdncier to-day says: son inquiry We
learn that tie result Of the subscriptions here for tue
new United States loan is regarded fairly satisfao
tory"
New-York tribune., 1876-09-07

xur CONVENTION FORCED By OUTSIDE PRESSURE
TO NoMrNATB CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMs-sov'
a,sroN RETIREs AND MOVES THAT THE NoMI-
~.roN RR MADE BY ACCIAMATIoN
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-08-03

Thus, Mr.. Speaker, with the united OBJ
position OF our Republican friends this
house has reduced The appropriations tor
the fiscal year ending June 3Oth 1877, be-
low the actual appropriations made by
the last congress tor the fiscal year end
ing June 30. 1876, over $50 900. 600 and
much larger reductions could have been
made without injury to the public SER
vice but We have men at the head OF our
governmental affairs who are In sympa-
thy with the people aud impressed with
the necessity OF economy and reform.
And yet, sir, after all that this congress
has done in the reduction OF expendi-
lures and In lifting burdens from the
shoulders OF the people which have so
grievously oppressed them tor many
years, we are sull told by our Republi-
can friends In this house that ECONOMY,
retrenchment and reform Is the mere
party cry Of political demagogues. Sir,
the gentleman from Nebraska Mr..
Crounse] struck the key note OF his party
ON that side Of the house when he but q
few days ago on this floor used the
following words:
Now. am not one OF those gentle
men who advertise themselves In ad-
vance as being In favor OF retrenchment
and reform. II there are any words Of
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-08-03

which am sick, and II there are words
which have been used to cover up hypo-
crisy, those are the words.
Sir. let me say to the gentleman and
his political associates upon this floor
that they will grow much sicker when
they 70 back to their constituents and at
tempt to explain these words and their
actions here in fighting to the death
every effort at retrenchment and reform
by this side of the house. Our action is
potent and endowed with an energy
adequate to wholesome result. and SO
gentlemen will find it at the polls.
wish now, Mr.. Speaker. TO call at
tention to another authentic statement
showing the annual appropriations made
by congress for deiraylng the expenses
OF the foldng-room for folding docu-
ments and speeches of members of con.
gress from 1861 to the present time. |
give this as another example of repub-
lican financial policy. Though compar-
atively small in its results, tits one OF the
patent indications of their extravaganza
and reckless disregard of the public
treasury:
APPROPRIATIONS FOR HOUSE FOLDING
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-08-03

The following statement shows the
actual reductions made in the twelve APP
preparations bills passed by this house
Tor the fiscal year ending June 30, 1877,
over those passed for similar purpose by
the last session OF the Republican con-
gress for the fiscal year ending June 80.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-08-03

say that one OF the most dangerous features
Of the times Is this constant lauda,ion Of
money and constant forgetfulness OF the
people. our legislation is colored by it
and public interests suffer-. The man who
has the boldness to talk of the people and
devote himself to their interests is met by
the scoff OF the bondhoder and the sneer Of
hi, followers. While IL is right that public
credit should be prOte cted, that all our
money obligations should be paid, let me
submit that il is not wrong to defend the
interests OF the people aud protect them
from the grasp OF the corruptionists and
the ayarite of the Shylocks who iniest 30
ciety. Let Us not forget that labor is the
creator of wealth, and that capital should
he its servant, not its master.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-08-03

In this connection permit me to pre-
sent two additional tables, one showing
the increase per capita of taxation, and
the other showing the increase of civil
offices both OF which demonstrate the
tact that extravaganza In expenditures
and expansion of offices have gone hand
In hand under Republican rule.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-08-03

The following statement of the num-
Der OF employees borne upon he civil list
OF the United States fronh 1889 to 1875,
inclusive, is compiled from the Biennial
Registers
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-08-03

Total amount net ordinary
expenses for nine years
from 1852 10 1860. ........ 5ll ,290, sA IL
The following table shows the annual
net ordinary expenses Of the govern
ment, exclusive OF pensions and interest
upon the national debt, from 1867 to 1876,
both inclusive: