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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1876-05-09

Third. That instead Of receiving
bonds Of the Little Rock and Fort
Smith road as gratuity, / never had
one except at the regular market
price. and that instead Of making q
large fortune out OF that company I
have incurred o severe peeuniary loss
which I shall retain. and out OF such
Affairs ss this grows the popular gossip
Of large fortunes smassed in Congress.
I can hardly expect, Mr.. Speaker.
that any statement from mo will stop
the work OF those who have 80 indus
triously circulated these calumniss.
For months past the effort has been
energetic and continuous TO spread
these stories In private circles. Ennis
sariss of slander have visited the edi.
torisl rooms OF leading Republican pa
pers from Boston 10 Omaha, and whis-
pered Of relations to come that were
too terrible even to be spoken in loud
tones. And at last the revelations
have been msdel
/ am now, Mr.. Speaker. in the four
teenth year Of q not inactive service in
this hall. I have taken and have given
blows. I have, no doubt, said many
things in the heat Of debate which ]
wonld now gladly recall. have. no
doubt, given votes which, in fuller
light, wonld gladly change. But !
have never done anything in my public
career for which j could be put to the
faintest blush in any presence, or for
which cannot answer to my constitu-
ents, my conscience, and the great
Searcher OF hearts.
NE DIDN'T sAY IT WAS BLAISs.
IspIASAPoLIs, April An an inter-
view this morning with o reporter.
John g. &. Harrison stated that in
writing and dispatching the Hon. ].
w. Wilson regarding the swindle con-
nested with the Union Pacific railroad,
he did not give the name Of Mr.. Blaine
but simply remarked that the person
referred to was prominent and inhu-
entail member OF the Republican par
~. He says further that he sent Mr..
Wilson two or three questions to be
asked the witness coming before his
committee, which. IL they had been
asked aud properly answered, would
have discovered the name very quickly.
Mr.. Harrison has copies of his dis.
patches and letters sent Mr.. Wilson.
The correspondence took place In
January and February. 1878.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1876-05-09

wAsHrsofoS..D. C., Aprhi3. 1870.
lsidasy Dillon. Esq.. Presided Unios Poci6e
Railroad Company;
DEAR Sfn: You have doubtless observed
the scandal now In circulation IN regard 10
my having been interested In certain bonds Of
the Little Rock and Fort Smith road. alleged
10 have been purchased by your company In
1878.
II Is due TO me. think, that some state
ment In regard TO the subject should be made
by yourself, as the Official head OF the rniou
Pacific Rsilroad Company.
Very respectfully,
J. O. BLAME.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1876-05-09

A couple were recently married at
waynesboro. Pa. the bride being sew
eniy i've and tho groom sevensy-ons.
The latter had never been married be.
fore, end he was 90 overcome that he
fainted at the conclusion Of the cere-
mony, which incident led the newly
married wife TO excinirn, "Poor fellow,
I bsve feared all along that he ceuldn't
stepdjt.'
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1876-05-09
orrrcs uxIox P.crrrc Il. n. Co

orrrcE uxIoS PACIFIC H. n. Co,
NEW foRx. April Is, 1874
Ao~. James q. Biai.e, Washingson. q. c.;
DEAR SIN: ! have your favor of the 18Th
Inst, aud In reply desirc 70 cay that have
this day written Colonel Thomas A. Scott,
who was President OF the Union Pacific Rail-
road Company at the time Of the transaction
referred 10, q letter, Of which send copy
herewith. On receipt Of his reply will en-.
close IL 10 yo0.
Very respectfully,
SIDNEY Dflios, President
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1876-05-09
OFFICE uSIos PACIFIC RAnRoAp Co,
NxW YoRx ADril Is l6ru

OFFICE uSIos PACIFIC RAnRoAp Co,
NEW roRx, April Is. isru
coio.e, rsomas A. Scott Philadelphia, Pa;
DEAR sIM The press Of the country arc
making allegations that certain bonds OF the
Little Rock and Fort smith Railroad, pur-
chased by the Union Pacific Railroad CON-
psny In 1871. were obtained from Hon. James
q. Blaine. Of Maine, or that the ayaIls In
some form went 10 his benefit and that the
knowledge OF these facts rests with the ON.
GERS OF the company aud with yourself
These statements are injurious both 10 Mr..
Blaine and 10 the Union Pacific Railroad
Company. There were never any facts 10
warrant them. and think that q statement
10 the public Is due both from you aud my
self. desire. ss president Of the company,
10 repei any such Inference IN the most en-
phatic manner, aud would - glad 20 hear
from you on the subject.
Very respectfully.
SIDNEY DILLON. President
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1876-05-09
oFTIck UsIoS PAcIrIc RAILROAD Co,
NEW YoRK, April 22d, 1870.

NEW YoRK, April I'd, $50.
Hon JaEsss q. BldiH<, Hashin9tea, %. O..
DEAR SIN: A. advised you some days
ago, wrote Col. Thomas A. Scott, aud BEG
leave TO enclose you his reply.
desire further 10 aay, that WAS director
OF the company aud n member of the sIeeu-
tive committee in 1871. and 10 add my testi.
mony 10 that OF Col. scott's, In yeriGcstion Of
al that lie has stated in the enclosed letter.
Yours truly.
sIDSKf DILLON, PrssIdssL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-03
PENNSYLTIYIA CONGRESSNEN.

NEW ASPECTS or THE CASVAsS-AN INDEPENDENT
MOVEMENT IN THE FIFTH DISTRICr-sTA1E or
TIE CONTEST ELsEwHEGE-TnE LOCAL DIssEN-
sIOSs ~ PHILADELPHIA.
IRON THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBuNE.l
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 31.-New phases have
been developed during the last fortnight In the contests
In some OF tine Congress Districts IN this state The III
dependent Republicans in the Win District have noni-
mated Nh Duyal and the Democrats have indorsed him,
that Mr.. Iarmer, the regular Republican nominee,
has now formidable antagonist. The Duyal movement
the legacy of the bolt against Mr. Hammer two years
ago. led by Leonard Myers which grew out OF the redis
tricting of the State Mr. Harncr and Mr. Myers, old
members, were thrown into district. Mr. Harmer
got the nomination. but Mr. Myers claimed that be had
been cheated at the primaries and In the convention
lie ran as Independent. and the result was the cleo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-03
PHILIP oTTMANN's DISAPPEARANCE.

Philip 0ttmann, the wealthy Fulton Marks
butcher whose disappearance last week was reported
THE TRIBUNE has not yet been found Five detectiv"
are at work the case but far clue has been o
tanned HE most intimate friends believe that he nS
met with foul play, there for voluntary
absences his ample he had no debts ana ns
family relations were exceptionally happy. de "s
never known 70 absent himself day from his ho@
without previous notice. Police Superintendent msr
ing who WAS personal friend OF the missing man.
making every effort TO solve the mystery. Postal car~
with printed description and photograph have zen
all directions, and reward OF $1,000 mas ~
offered his recovery II alive and 5000 Tor MS Vyy
He was last seen Oh Saturday evening, Oct 81 mr.V
mann large man, Al years Old feet lnchos ~
hight and weighing about 200 pounds. AT the tns ~
his disappearance he had a dark plaid SUIT Dross
overcoat and black Derby hat The firm OF Ottmsns
& Co., Of which Philip ottmann was the head Is s Mr.
the Ian ees meat dealers In the city, furnishing the n
Avenue, Brunswick. Clarendon. st. Nicholas ana VIZ.
sor Hotels besides many other smaller establishments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-03
TIE INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT
A LEIIIK FKOM UUI'' INV NM V7'7VT1'
FAILURE.

A LETTER FROM col. HAWKINS CDNCIRNlNG IFS
FAILURE.
Col. Rush c. Hawkins has written the fol-
lowing letter to those who have been associated with
him and those who have aided him in the Independent
Citizens movement:
DEAR SIR: As chairman OF the Executive Committee
OF the independent Citizens Committee, deem IL my
duty explain 70 you ia brcI the cause Oi the failure
TO accomplish the great object for which the committee
was formed From the first WAS OF the opinion that
ought nominate candidates well inoVn NJ the highest
character. representative Democrats and Republicans
and that ticket shoGd have been placed In the field
within few days after the Cooper Institute meeting.
believed then. do how that there was III existence
very large amount OF public sentiment In favor % such
ticket, and thai party nominations made alcrwdrd
could have cstrngcd that sentiment from cur support
NV views were Oycrruled. did not have the suppcrt
of single member VI the committee; my colleagues
were for procrasnaii0n for the purpose OF neg taOns
with the Republican and the Anti rammany Democrats
without beng "A prophet advised from the first that
nothing would come from such negotiations. IL has
taken but a short time TO prove that was correct
To you who Joined in this movement which ought 10
have been a success hardly know what 10 say. You
cannot be disappointed aud chaginrd than am.
feel that a great opportunity, which my never occur
again, has been idiotcay thrown aaay. and that
through no fault of yours NINE am sincerely CRATE
fu for your hearty good viii and energetic cooperation
and shall always remember YOU with pleasure. Tho
time may again arrive when your service" may be useful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-03
JACOB HESS NOT DIsAFFEcTED.

To Inc OF TITO
SIR: A rumOr has come 10 my ears that, in
consequence of having received the nomination
Sheriff. opposed to the excellent ticket placed in
the field by the Republican County Convention. Will
you please state, that in my Judgment and without
gard to the political principles represented by the
didacs the Republican county ticket is superior in Its
merits TO that nominated by Tammany Hall. and sin
cerey trust for the sake OF good government that it Will
be elected assure You, nothing will be left undone by
me In my humble efforts Republican victory.
also desire to correct the impression prevailing In the
XXth Assembly District, that | am opposed to Mr..
Englehart candidate for member OF Assembly. On the
contrary am heartily in favor OF his election and shall
use tl honorable means TO secure the same Respect
fully yours JACOB HESS.
Net- York, Nov. 2, 1876.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-03
TORCHLIGHT PARADE OF BOYS IL BLUE.
The New-York Division of Bows in Blue

Tic NOW 1OIh UINI9IVH vi H"19 7" "'"V
will have a torchght procession this evening. The
different companies viii assemble al Union-aquarc aud
the parade will begin at 9 O'Clock. The route will be
from Fourtcenthst up Filth-ayc TO Fifty-sccond-st
along Fftysecondst TO Sixtlaye., down SiXthave to
Twenty-thrdst. along Twenty-thirdst to Fourth-aye
down Fourih-ave 10 Seycntcenht and dismiss ON the
city reviewing plaza. The commander Of the division
Gen j. owen, with his staff aud escort, VIII lead the
procession followed by the First Brigade under Cen A.
p Ketchnm; second Brigade. under Gen. Lloyd Aspin-
wall; Visiting companies, and unattached companies
During the parade marching salute VII he gwen III
passng the balcony the Fifth Avenue Hotel m going
up Fifthaye. to GEN. John 4. DIX and Gen j. G. Robin
SON and stan Gov. 4. ID. Morgan VIII receive Ike
honor when the procession passes the northeast corner
Of Fifth-aye ana Thirty-eighth-st Upon tht return
route In pa-si'g the Twcnty-thrdst entrance OF the
Filth Avenue Hotel "a salute viii be given 10 Gen. ID. r.
Sicklrs the Republican National ana state Committees
and also TO senator Blame If be Is present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-03
THE LOCAL CONTEST.
c,vn1n,Trs OF ROTH PARTIES.


rArsrs OF THE DELAY IN COMPLETING THE TICKETS
-HFPUBIICAN AND TAMMANY COUNTY NoMINA-
TIONs COMPARED PARTY PROSPECTS IN THE
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS - CANDIDATES FOR
ASSEMBLY AND THEIR CHANCES OF SUCCESS.
There has never been a local canvass in
EewYork City in which the full tickets were put into
the field as late in the they have been tbs
wear The Republicans forced to delay in order to
coupteract the schemes which set atoat very early
TO obtain for AndTew H. Green, Democrat inc
Republican nomination for Mayor in the interest OF MI
Tiden and In order to prevent. II possible union o
the Anti Tammany ana Tammany organizations ROPES
were held out by some Of the leading hepuDiIc"n
ORGANIZATIONS to the AntiTammany faction that IueH
ticket might be Endorsed. This resulted III preventing
any coalition between Anti-Tammany and Tammany
Hall. though the latters ticket has been hnaIy III
dorsed by the former organization. The Republicans
concluded that the best interests OF the National ana
State tickets demanded that straight city and county
ticket should be nominated The result is thar the FOL
lowing are the city and county tickets placed In the Held
by the two local parties-Rcpublican and Tammany
Hall Democrats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-03
ELECTION POOLS AT MoRRIssEYs.
SYSTEM OF HEDGING -"BULING' TLDEN TO
INFLUENCE THE POOLS.

A SYSTEM OF HEDGING BULLNG' TLDEN TO
INrLUESCE THE FOOLS
Those who think they can learn how matters
are really running 10y visit 10 the poolioons' because
there men back their opinions with money, might DE
deceived by the way election pool, selling in this
CITY, particularly at John Morrssey'- on Broad
way near Thireth-st. The choice there seems TO be
Tden both on the general result and in this state The
odds on the general result are 100 TO - oI 90 IN his
favor and in the state 100 TO 80 or 30 are readily
taken The true cause OF this state OF things which seems
To have but little encouragement for the Republicans j.
said 70 be this: Morrs,ey and few Others are simply
buluc" Tilden u deceive the public. that ihey may
quietly hedge their own bets ANY may lhe way
II is done by dropping into the IoollOom any
evening between the hours Of ana II. When
the betting Is on elections noted sporting
character steps forward and puts up $1,000 on
Tndcu on the general result Some one else. WHO i
p,y TO The arran,cncnt bets $500 on Hayes. Perhaps
te money on Hayes De brought mp 10 $500. but not
too speedily. such the bait That is act ioi The simple
minded small fry who crowd the room. and who l!lc
THEN small bet, by the larger oNcs. ii is quickly taken
Against their convection, then, the small b'i'rr-
hasten 10 place 500 on Tdcu The general result, and
$50 are readily obtained Hayes II is Toy betting on
Hayes m these small pool, that Morr--cy and other, are
covering their public bets 1dsu. such. ~ least, i
thc opulnu of those who are pU,f" iu these matters, ANA
il has been noticeable how facts bear oar Ac theory.
For several evenings regularly, WHOM thr betting has
h.coTlc a lj!te slack. "a c.l~licuou- character Ia7
stepped forward aud placed $1,000 on il'y' ''l ~
sci! rapidly The last thing on w. mr-dHy evening ~
JOHN AorIsscy s. where indeed, tic rUcpal betting o
elections s.,m. 90 be carried the au uuurcr an
uouuced bst Of 5000 ou Iid'u. which would ri4nd
omen ON Thursday: the condition = thai
Tie money on HAYES must reach $1,000 on %
viii be no pool. The even tenor of the beiii- !, ,9He
times interrupted by minor Wagrt-, Surh ~ lt4 '.H
will not have more than 1000 majority IN Nc"Jrf~cN
or more than $4,000 iu NcN-NoIk STATE OUTSIDE oil is
city and county bt thes' attract hii'c alicn,. a
Tldcn kept prominently before TIE room as me c"e
Those who know the ways OF the po9!Ioon' however
are not all deceived. not even by the r'oOV wager; \
few evenings since an experienced sporting n'h nom
TIIBtNE reporter chantcd 10 engage ih on'ci'dl on
ana vino evidently REGARDED the reporter as an amateur
kindly advised HIM not to be Influenced b} the dldlt
bets OF Mnrris-cy and Others, because they Wt't maze
only D Iilden stock and could in no way uc taken
as an indication of the actual political situation; ana he
added that those who doing the heaviest bctuhS
were doing il in small pools.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-03
RECOVERY OF VALUABLE STOLEN PROPERTY.

RECOVERY OF VALUABLE STOLEN PROPERTY
Detectives King, Lyon and Scllick have been
engaged this week In the Investigation Of the robbery
last sunday of the OF Abraham BcsthoH dealer in
leather goods at Broadway aud Twentieth-st The
thieves early Sunday morning, entered the store by
of false keys, and carried away in large trunk
j.welry, pOckebo0k-, SC, valued at ss,7lO The de
ttctiyes finally found the trunk at bpardlnnouse The
officers found that last Wednesday two had engaged
Il room by the week ana had brought n large heavy
trunk with them. The nrst intention Of the officers was
To leave the trunk for day two hut a. the men did
not return the officers took II 10 the Police Central Office
Yesterday. On being opened the trunk found be-
fuil of Russia leather carprt-bags and pOckrtbooks
canes ANA umbrellas and quantity OF small articles of
jewrry Mr.. Bcsthod identified the property as his ;
some the articles much damaged, ana he stated
that his loss would be about Onehalf the value the
goods. The only articles missing are two canes and
turpd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-03
THE DOLLS MATINEE.

The dolls matinee held on Saturday after
moons at Tbbalss toy store IN Broadway is one OF the
pretticst shows of the season. Whether the pro-
pretor means this solely to make glad the heart OF child
docs mattcr-it suices that the display Is unique,
and the little folks made happy thereby. How tiy
come TOOpng In by scores these merry Laughing Htte
women, with entrance Zee III had anu WIN What rVund
owed wonder they gaze the proprietor when he refuses
their money and invites them To feast their eyes gratis
There is set before them IN tabe1us every Phase
their own lives past present and future, repros ntod
by hundreds of dolls. And here IS NeltaDe jenny
Wren exhibit all the pretty things she mas ilade lVr
the little puDpetS DJlies must have everything that
ladies have" says this bright little body. For lnflnt
doll, are nursery baskets long christening robes c0aEs,
cans and everything thar youngest baby doll needs;
" ale for The grown ladies' are toilets Tor al ages,
f,u youtlful biilr.sses ND to cashmere sh1wls and
vcvets Tor doWageIs. But the dolls themselves efe
they are first IN TIE nursery withOn' DaiN h thr eue
while mamma IN morning wrapper WIN pall-tug atu
1ut nurse In French cap and apron j. taxing Dolly OUT
displaying 10 advantage her ace-trimied dress ana
buiaor and boy dolls i'm sailor suits, with b0ine
IN Madame Au.of costume. Next are young lAules max
INK their toilets, IN dressing Stequcs ar,ahans
their long real hdl' before IhiVI Aii"t D.I NC -
striped stocking partly and still another Is wishing
at wasGstand. Next they are dressed anu 5''9'l1 l
reception. Mrs Tom IIumD IL .sc.5le" u ~" .bs
Butler. pilnntmopic lady visits the SICK sne
wears India cashmere, ana carries tig. I lo
is japanese group, Tue cuhhlDSest mug J'F, al
really made In Japan with bia, eyes ana bald neads tu
except crONup'e the tmes ones are DO c,h,' ee'n,
and are done up tissue paper Win Jl'se ic'sie u
IT, Going 10 the reception Centennial dolls dresser
la Martha Ka>hlD with mob cap aEU heIchc 'Du
dress made OF lowered Grape that has been IA jenny
toilets fasonahly made of handsome rose anu Oe 90,
with muslin and lace hounceS There Is a i9Au i
dolly swinging IN hammock Down stairs IN the iauI.
dry is a black Dmah no wash-tuD, with the heHob
patent wrnger attached to her stationary tub WIs
side Ter HE widow doll is arrayed IN s0mber weeds,
with Grape vail and widows cap Last OF an Is DoH ~
ms Tie show ends II is opening day at the dolls nat
nee on Saturday, and Is free to All
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-03
ACCIDENT ON THE PENNSYLVANIA ROAD.

ACClDENI ON lHE fENNS1Lh ANlA hOAD.
A PASSENGER TRAIN RUNS INTO THREE FREIGHT
CARs-oNE MAN KILLED AND TWO INJURED.
As a stock train on the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, coming toward NewYOrk, passing from the
track the freight track at Linden station about
half way between Elizabeth and Railway, N j., about
7:l5 IN. yesterday three cars became detached and
were left the main track The dense fog prevented
the engineer from discovering this The +" commuters
train" which leaves Milestone about $50 M, had been
following the stock train and the fog hid the detached
from the sight Of the engineer OF this train. The pa
senger train also had received signal that this
ton of the road clear The engineer Of the passen
ger train did discover his danger until he within
200 Of the freight He then reversed his en-
CINE and applied the steam brakes but too late TO
avoid a collision. The engine much damaged and
the tender was forced through the forward part Of the
first car The cabOOse OF the stock train, which was
struck first completely wrecked. The tracks were
cleared and travel was resumed by 10 a. m.
None OF the passengers the commuters train were
injured Joseph Pcrseiu, cattle drOycr, who had been
asleep in the clboose badly crushed that he died
within an hour. lie lived at No. % Aen-st IN this city.
4 tramp, who stealing ride, was caught between
two ears and his shoulder crushed The fireman Oh
the passenger train, ~ jumping from the engine before
the collision, received severe scalp wound Ine en-
gincer stayed at his post and was unhurt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-03
GERMAN AMERICAN INDEPENDENT NoAlNA-
TONS.

The German American Independent CltiZehs
Association met ls, evening at Beethoven Hail. ana Oh
rho recommendation Of their Conference Committee
Consisting of Moz Ehuger. Marcus otterbourg Henry
G. Auteilleith and Others nominated tn following
ticket for county Offices:
M1yor-Smith Ely, ir.
Sherlf-GeOrgc W Saucr.
County CierR-lIenTy \. GumDetOn'
Surrogatc-Chares \. Peabody
Suprrlor Court Judge-JOhn j. Freedman.
Marine Cont Judge-.Iamcs j. Slnnolt ,
Coroucr,-WinIam II. Stmcr, jr, Louis Nlumahh' anu
Richard Flanagan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-03
Gov. TIIDEN,s OWN DIsTRICT.

II is doubtful whether Gov. Tllden VIII
carry the election district in which he reSides-'nc
Tweuty-tlird OF the XVIII Assembly DsiHct-as II ha9
always gone Republican, but his friends are confident
,ot tbcv will Get Il minority of about 10. Last year. on
Inc vote for Secretary Of state the R"pnoIcah n4yl
was 81; aud when ldeE ran for Governor IN lS'i' H
obtained / ii votes. to l31 for DIX.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-03
REPUBLICAN GATHERING AT IRVING HALL
An audience mainly composed OF Repub-

An audience mainly composed OF Repup-
licaus prominent business, political and social circles
ana including large number of ladies' flied irving nan
last evening to campaign speeches by Gen Dane
T. s!cklrs and the Hon. Charles II. Treat OF blaine
the gallery were Mira Edwin ID. Morgan hhd
family Sts. John A. Dix and family vi, mrs D' ID
igtuiu X PHELPS A. +. COwel and family. Als. l.. ~
PHELPS Holm ID. lawson and family, and many oihcis
Gen. ~cae5 spoke about an hour chiefly on he 80 ~
,I question and the peril in which the foutcehn NJ
Fifteenth Amendments the Constitution were P'iee
~ the attitude of the Southern people ana thtr alo
the Northern Democrats lie said that ne hilnseH ~
come B. 600 miles 10 for Hayes ana wheeler, ahl
urged upon every citizen the supreme duiy OF uh"ei
efforts for "a Republican victory. &c.,, 80. ,,s
The Hon Charles II. Treat was inroduced as uLS s,
ness man and lifelong Democrat from hane WIZ o. t
m marty Incense ne could longer cun,cicntousS ~
With IT, Mr Traat IN forc!be hali-honrs speech, Pr
scented his reasons Tor supporting te Repuplcan sa
dates in view Of the grave issues ~ stake III the preSoh
canvass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-03

The total estimates and majores OF last year give
total gain the Republicans of 2o6s6 over the vote Of
Eoiu,o ana Spinner last year This Is the lowest Re
publican estimate made during the canvass