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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-21
LOCAL POLITICAL COMBINATIONS.

SPLIT AMONG THE ANTr-TAMMASY DEMOCRATS
EXPECTED BY UNDERGRADUATES FOR MAYOR.
The outlines of local political bargains and
combinations slowly getting shape, but tha leaders
have not yet made sufficient progress in uoir negOta
tons to put their plan before the public The Tanmany
Committee Organization viii meet this afternoon at
O'clock and 1t reported that preliminary steps will be
taken to form a union with the Anti-Tammany Demo
Gratis in order to upon the city and county officers
whom each will accept for ticket to be supported by
the rival factions well known that there s much
difference Of opinion among the ward leaders and small
politicians 10 the terms of agreement Many Of the
Ant-Tammany managers having enjoyed the fruits Of
their victory last Fall, not willing TO be merged
into Tammany Hall and lose their suddenly
acquired consequence. 1t is believed that
split in their ranks is inevitable and
that large number of them will not go with tho
leaders. powerful effort is making to bring about
union between the Germans and the Republicans by
means OF the German Tax Payers Association, having
for its chief object the nomination OF Controller Green
for Mayor. Many persons think that this movement will
draw in the small owners Of property who went with
any bargain with John Kelly and Tammany Hall There
several important local offices TO be filed at the
coming election, but the canvass VIII turn on the May
orally With Controller Green in the Mayors Office, his
friends supporters claim that the Republicans and
the Taxpayers Association would control every munich
pal department. The Tammauy Democrats favor An
gustus SchC hut IL IL conceded that he is in the hands
OF the party managers would yield his claim to the
nomination for more available candidate II 1t should
be thought best
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-21
THE IRISH MATCH TO-DAY.
ORIGIN OF THE coNrEsT--CoMPosITIoN OF THE
TEAMS.

ORIGIN OF THE CoNrEsT--CoMPosrTIoN OF THE
TEAMS.
The second return international rifle match
between the Irish aud American Teams will be shot at
CreedmoOr to-day, the firing to begin at IL o'clock
This match originated from a challenge published by
Major Leech under date Of Oct 81 1878, he being then
the captain OF the Irish Team at that time the holders OF
the Elcho Shield and champions Of Great Britain. The
Amateur Rife Club of Now-Iork had only 63 members
when the challenge published On Dec 5, 1873 the
matter was brought before meeting OF the club and
resolution was passed authorizing the Executive Com.
nittee to accept the challenge, providing salts
factory terms could be arranged There had been
only one competition Of the club at distances over
500 yards and the majority Of members including most
OF those who subsequently formed TIE team and reserves
representing America in the international match, had
never fired shot at 1000 yards. match was finally
arranged take place at Creedmoor ON sept 26, 1874
the conditions being that each team should be composed
exclusively OF ri1emen born In the country which the
team should represent the rifles used by the Americans
10 be Of American manufacture and the Irish TO use the
Rgby rifle the distances to be 800, 9OO and 900 yards
IS shots be fired at each range by each competitor In
the first match each team composed OF SIX men Inc
Americans victorious by score Of934 TO 93l. Ihe
second or return match took place at Dolymouut Ire
land In june 1875 with the same number OF riemen IN
each team aud resulted In second victory for the
Americans by a score Of 96S to 929,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-21
EVIDENCES OF EVOLUTION.

PROF HUXLEY'S SECOND LECTURE.
ToPIc-MEANIsG or THE F.or THAT CERTAIN
VERY ANCIENT SPECIES HAVE NOT CHANGED
PROBABILITY or CARS IN THE HISTORY AS
SHOWN BY FossILs-cE CERTAIN GAPS FILLED BY
THE DISCOVERIES OF PROP. MARsH-BIIDs THAT
HAVE TEETH-ANIMALs HALF WAY BETWEEN
BIRDS AND REPTILES.
Better arrangements having been made at the
ticket Office than those Of Monday evening there was
less crowding last night at the entrance Of Chicken
ing Hall. Within, the seats filed rapidly as the
hour approached. Prof. Huxley's experience on
Monday night of the difficulty of making himself
heard who the people were entering and finding
their seats, doubtless the occasion of his delay
of ten minutes last night In coming on the stage.
When he entered, nearly every seat was occupied.
course tickets, there little change from Monday
night in the occupation of seats, and tho faces
appeared as viewed from the platform.
Behind the speaker a large frame had been pro-
yided Oh which were hung diagrams illustrative Of
the subjects TO be treated in the lecture. These
diagrams had been prepared with great care and
accuracy under the supervision of Prof. Marsh, and
they plainly lettered that there could be
possibility Of installing their titles. Several of
these diagrams illustrate Prof Marshs most recent
discoveries, and will be quite new to the general
public. Our engravings will give fair notion of
the drawings, although the compression of news
paper space prevents the display of many minor do
tails
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Parade OF THE ODD FELLOWS.
OVER 1000 MEN IN LINE, AND 10000 sPECrA-
TORS AT THE CEREMONIES.

OVER $4,000 MEN IN LINE, AND 10000 sPECfA-
TORS AT THE CEREMONIES.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20.-The Grand Lodge
of tho United States, |. o. Of o. f., reassembed this
morning The greater part Of the session was devoted TO
reports from the Committee Appeals. Hugo VOL
helm r. g. Sire. and Otto SchOettle 7. g. Sire, OF the
Grand Lodge OF the German Empire, were admitted AS
representatives. and their report to the Grand Lodge OF
the German Empire was referred to the Committee on
Foreign Affairs The Committee Petitions reported
in favor Of granting charter to Harmony Lodge, No g.
AT Honolulu Hawaiian Islands laid on the table under
the rule The Grand Lodge then adjourned to take part
In the parade.
The parade and attendant ceremonies were the most
brilliant and imposing ever made by this order From
$4,000 TO 10000 men were in line. The weather was
delightful and the streets thronged The various
lodges appeared In rich regaas which cOntrasted TO adj
vantage with their uniform Of black coats and panta
looms white vests and silk hats. The members OF neary
ali the city lodges attired In dress suits. few
minutes after o'clock the procession started over the
prescribed ronte the grand stand near the Main Build
ing at the Exhibition, where concluding services took
place.
Fully 10000 people gathered the plateau near the
Exhibition and surrounded the long lines OF Odd-Fe
lows brilliant with FURNISHED swords, splendid Jewels
and ken banners 70 e e eadpg members OF the
order together with Carl SenZs Band ana the Hhhde
monies was isaac A. Sheppard Past Grand Master. In
srumental music and festival hymn by the Handel ana
Maydn society began the exercises, and prayer was
made by the Grand Chaplain, j. W. Venable
An ode was sung by the Handel ana haydn
society after which orations were delivered by
William Ellison, Past Grand Sire OF Massachusetts rep
resenng the East WimOt g. de Saussure, Past Grand
sire OF south Carolina representing the South Nathan
Porter Grand Representative OF California representing
the West and John A Jackson Past Grand X presenta
tive of Minnesota, representing the North Whitters
Centennial Hymn then sung upon the conclusion OF
which orators with their respective escorts ad
yanced 10 the central stand and upon reaching the ee
waited pavilion took each other by the hand as visible
TYNE of brotherhood and fraternity. The bands then
payed Hail Columbia and the ceremonies were closed
with the Doxology and benedictlOn by the Grand Chap
lair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-21
cpryFs AND CAsyALTIEs-BY TELEGRAPH.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Sept 20.-Henry 9: Hamilton,
who las disappeared the Orger check fsOOO cashed
by the Rus 3ei 4 Erwin Company Of SewYork
ALBANY, n. Y, Sept. 20.-By the falling of wall
of new building In Tiyol Hollow today Michael oCohOf
was crushed 70 death and John White fatally Injured
p NRW-O ORLEANS, Sept. 20-While three bales Of cot
ton were being lowered into the steamer Hudson To-Day he
rope broke and one bale killed john wesley looiofeuI
poNVRoY, Ohio Sept. 20.-The local steamboat j.
pnherts exploded her boilers at her wharf at o'clock this
s,ernoon several persons injured The boatA total
loss
CucIao Sent 2O.-1ke Posts correspondent at
ssbneon elegfaphs that the Attorney General mas reo'
whisky sontences IN ChSAso po epi-~o"
aud the fines be reduced TO 81, 600 each'
PoTTsvmLE, Penn Sept. 2o-lhe case OF Thomas W
& before the fact the murder OF
Wnst ar sma0ua was given 10 the jury last night and lh
moynng verdict Of equity Of murder IN The hrst degree
was returned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-21
THE COUNTY VOTE OF MAINE.

OFFICIAL FIGURES FROM ALMOST EVERY Town
THE REPUBLICAN PLURALITY 15,459 IN TOTAL
VOTE OF 13G,490.
The subjoined table Of the vote for Governor
in Maine on the 11th inst Is compiled from official re-
turns published in The augusta Journal II includes the
vote OF the entire State, with the exception of three
towns ugsbury Fort Kent and Grand Isle) and seven
plantations Cst Francis, St. John. Greenyae, Long
Island Seven Islands, Swan Island and No. r. p In
1878 these places gave selden Conner Qep) 100 voes
aud Charles w. Roberts (Dem) 2ss. The scattering
vote this year was 500, Of which DIG were Tor
Amon Gage Qnfa) The Imitation vote was divided az
follows Audroscoggin County, 314 oxford, 1885, Som
erset, 8; Franklin, 81 Cumberland and Plscataqnls
each The returns below give Gov. Common majority OF
Is $50 over John Talbot tDeml; counting tho scatter
Jug vote be has majority OF hsOl Later returns Dy
telegraph give him plurality Of l5439 ana majority
of IL $50 in total vote Of l36i8O with one town ana
six plantations hear from The Journal thinks IL not
ipTObabe that the clerks returns from Yarmouth gave
the Republican ticket 1879 votes too much Ia which case
Gov. Connors plurality would be 1927 and his ma
ffv 4
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80
1910, 400 90
sl22,6lO 90
Surplus

II ia the opinion Of the trustees Of the bank that by
now going into liquidation the assets VIII pay all the
liza cs, but they fear that by longer continuing Dnsl-
ness with the constant withdrawal OF deposits the de-
positors interests will be jeopardzed In view OF THESE
facts they deem 10 act OF prudence that receiver DC
appontei TO close the affairs and they have adopted
resolutions 20 that effect Among the assets are Items OF
real estate amounting to $4,000 In round numbers
To convert this property into money at fair prices wll
reonre time and thus preclude the bank from going into
voluntary liquidation and paying OF It's deposits on de-
mand. ,,-- a..
In view Of these facts In the case deem
for the bank To continue longer to transact business ana
would respectfully recommend that you take SUCH legal
steps as may De necessary TO close up its affairs.
Judge Landon granted leave yesterday for the bringing
OF an action TO dissolve the corporation, and issued
the Injunction already mentioned. After ll:lo
o'clock q. m yesterday no business was done
at the bank. The deposits that have been
received since Sept have been placed In separate
fund Il is expected by the bank officers that there will
be rush Of depOsors 10 the bank today but the on
ce Can only tell all who that nothing can be gwen
them for present but that in time they hope to return
TO each his due.
Below is given statement Of the financial condition
of the bank made out Monday last A large part Of
the assets is In real estate:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-21
TRIFcRAPHIC NOTES.

KRENE, N II. Sept. 20.-C. A. Woodbury., brake
man on the Cheshire road was knocked from train to-day
and killed.
MOBILE, Ala, Sept. 20.-The newly. appointed
Postmaster Bingham assumed the duties Oh hs once last
LEWISTON, Me-, Sept 20.-The annual meetings Of
the cotton manufacturing corporations were hed To-Day ana
trcasurers and directors Tor the year were chosen'
IouISyuIE, Ky Sept. 20.-The races were not
marked by any extraordinary incident today Ihe ~ mile
dash for $3.50 by Redman; the 81 Leger siakea
al 600 dash OF two miles, by Creedmor.
HANovER N. H., Sept. 20.-The Autumn sports az
dartmouth will be held IL and H. The Seniors ana
sophonores won match against the Juniors sna
Freahmen today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-21
GEN. DIx's LETTER.
PURPOSES OF THE BOYS IN BLUE-TnDEN's ELEc-
TON MISFORTUNE.

PURPOSES OF THE BOYS IN BLUE-TLDEN's ELEc-
TON MISFORTUNE
COMRADES: 1t was my purpose to be present,
n chairman Of your National Committee, at your con-
veaton on the Goth inst Causes unforeseen until the
hst moment prevent my attendance. 1t Is my
ncere belief that the tranquility Of the country, pur
chased by your hardships, pers, your endurance
cd yous valor depends on the election of Gov Hayes
pc gallant commander, who led many OF you 20 victory
ndependenty Of al party consderatlons peneVs ~ ~
e far better for the South better for the horn better
q every portion OF our vast Republic Ms J
&c executive power Of the Government shonid
g conaded 70 him gather than 20 his opponent.
tecent occurrences indicate, regret 70 say, tDat
hef st the South individuals who intent on dis
Nsong the established order While all such purposes
&c 70 be resisted and f0ed II need be by the whole
4gtimate power Of the Government, generous cOnn-
nee and support should be extended 10 those VINO su
en- IN its manifest duty 70 enforce the requirements
the consultation and the laws Your organization was
gred in spirit Of hostility 70 any portion OF your
ElgE-cltizens was formed To maintain by the ballot
zoe political Acid the principles which you upheld Dy
e eay0Det the deld OF battle. We win sustain cur
aLhefn brethren IN the enjoyment Of every right ana
Iefy privilege which possess Their security IL also
@ Sat We Teuist and win continue 70 resist now and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-21
SAVANNAH'S NEED.
NUMEROUS SUBSCRIPTIONS IN NETWORK.
ACTION OF THE CHAMBER OF COMNERCE-APPoINT-
MENT OF SUBSCRIPTION COMMTTTEEs-LIsTs OF

NUMEROUS SUBSCRIPTIONS IN NETWORK.
ACTION OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-APPoINT-
MENT OF SUBSCRIPTION COMMTTEEs-LIsTs OF
CONTRIBUTIONS.
The committee of the Chamber of Commerce,
appointed Tuesday devise means for the relief Of
the Savannah sufferers, organized yesterday afternoon
and appointed subcommittee. representing the follow
ing commercial interests TO solicit subscriptions:
Banks and Banking-s ID. Babcock, James 9. Colgate,
George s. Coe L. T. Morton, Joseph Sclgmau Sugar and
GrOCercs-B. G.. Arnold D. NJ. Turner; Fire aud Marine
insurance. 8 Lathrop, John ID. Jones, A. r. Higgins
Life Insurauce-HCury b. Hyde; Cotton Traded. H.
Baldwin, Henry Hcnz, Henry NJ Taber; Produce EN.
Chauge-L c. v. Stark, Edward Hncken, Abram =.
Jewell, J. H. Fisk; Dry Goods Irade-E. G. Cowdin, H.
Il. Claiiu, l.. s. Jafray Metals and Metal Iradc-Nm.
T.. Dodge; Hat and Fur TradC-Martn Bates; shipping
James w. Eweli, ID. {. Murray; Steamship Lines-Wm.
Jackson 5. Schultz Fancy Goods lrade-lachard
Butler.
The chairman the secretary and the treasurer OF the
committee were appointed Executive Committee,
which will meet daily 10 reports Of the subscrp
ton committees The treasurer T. s. Lathrop, sent on
Tuesday 10 the secretary Of the Savannah Relief Asso
citation 900 account Of subscriptions IL was stated
that Of the 10000 residents of Savannah $1,000 sl re-
NAMED in the city, Of whom 10000 were negroes, and
that OF these $4,000 persons, about 5000 were sick
Fears were expressed by William f. Dodge. that the dis
ease would spread other Southern cities. He stated
that letter recently received informed him that the In
habitauts OF Brunswick Ga, who had money 10 move
away, were leaving the city.
The following subscriptions acknowledged by Geo
Youce Treasurer Railroad Agents Committee az his
oflicr No 400 Broadway:
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MR.. DORSHEIdER'S MILEAGE.
AN EXPLANATION IN REGARD TO THE EXCESSIVE
ICcoTrNTs


IRON A REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE.I
ALBANY, Sept. 19.-Lieut. Gov. DOrsheimer
makes the following explanation relative to the charge
of rendering illegal mileage accounts while he was
United States DistrcAoney for the Northern District
OF New-YOrk:
The fees and mileage OF districtatorneys were hxed
by law in 1853 and constructive mileage as cnaTged
In the accounts, was perfectly legal Every District
attorney in the country rendered his accounts the same
way Caleb Cushing. while AttOrney-Generai rendered
An oppon holding that fees and mileage belonged 10 he
as OF right Ia all cases OF the lawful AZ
tendance attorney, and without reference 70 ne
fact whether the tourney actually made rms opln-
ion was rendered Jan. 3, 1857 and may De iouhd on
page 2S6 OF Vol VIII Of the Opinions OF the At9rney
GENERAL The opinion OF Mr.. Cushing was also reviewed
nd snsained by Attorney General Black on page All OF
Vol TX of the Opinions OF course fees earned py lhe
astanta have always been allowed 70 the dlstctattor-
new as II earned by himself -. -, ..u,oos
The charge OF perjury for swearing rhat the services
contained In the accounts have been actually ana neces
sarily performed when the journeys Tor wnicn con-
srctiye mileage Is claimed had not been actually MADE
is denied because travel is not included III the Woru
servieesD General Black rendered az OPINION
aso 10 that effect which may be found In Vol M OF tne
opinion. The gross amount allowed 10 Mr.
a. District Attorney out of fees and mileage Was ieu
to $4,000, that 1t was OF no sgnlucahce %
whether these constructive mileages We're ehalgcu OK
no-tbe fees never falling TO exceed the amount OF
limitation Mr. Dorsheimer retired from the once vi
Attorney in April 1871 and his accounts were
settled at w shlngton very few days aIterWaiu 50
that II they Illegal claimed the officers o. ne
Government who adjusted and paid them must nave
heen grossly negligent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-21

decision OF the Supreme Court had been made in favor Of
the bank payment of interest had been resumed
and the bonds had increased In value II was thought
this might be the forerunner Of favorable coud
tons but Withdrawals OF deposits from the bank conn
ued all the same. The only resort appeared TO be the
step Just taken II not believed that any blame be
attached to the officers Of the bank, who appear TO have
acted in the wisest and most honorable manner The
Board OF Trustees by no means full number having
Withdrawn during the fear, and the increased lab tes
imposed upon trustees by tho General Banking Act de-
terring good and responsible from ventirng into
the positions The bank appears simply TO have been the
victim OF misfortune,
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IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

THE STATE.
lBT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.I
WASHINGTON, Sept. 90 Senator Patterson
arrived here this morning from South Carolina 20 apply
for help protect the voters and prevent the
terrorism which extends over the whole State. Gov
Chamberlain and United States Marshal Wallace and
others win arrive tomorrow morning. An old resi-
dent OF Columbia told the Senator last week
that he could not speak TO him the street
if he met him. The excitement and feeling is
far worse than it was in 1850 and the DAYS Of
sion, and it is dangerous speak to Radical
Judge Coke who has acted for years with the Republ
cans made speech not long since advocating the elec
himself by saying that he forced to do to his
property, and perhaps his life
Thewboe white male Democratic population is said to
be completely armed and large consgnments of rifles
revolvers and knives are received constantly Yet
boys are armed and the boys Of the military school at
Columbia openly wear their revOlvers heltcd around
them The Senator that fully 10000 men, armed
and mounted, thoroughly patrolng the @lOle SIae
under the direction and command OF Butler OF Hamburg
fame and these forces are not only armed but com
plctciy organized ard drilled.
The people are reported as expressing themselves
openly in favor of fight, and saying that they don't
care for the United States the troops, the North,
that tley ready and anxious TO clear ont an the
troops that Gen Grant send They say that they
do nave any trouble Gov. Tiden viii carry Indiana
and Ohio in october, aud New-I0rK IN November,
which ensures his elcctioni they are bound
70 elect Hampton or destroy ihf me siale.
help cOlOred viii dare TO move or taE lnc less
10 vote aad Indiana goes Democratic that south caro-
na North Carolina, ana Florida viii follow aud there
rnination Of Republicans murders are done every day
OF which not whisper reaches the North.
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roMrNATIoNs IN RHODE ISLAND.

PROVIDENCE, Sept. 20.-The Democratic
State and District Convention met in this city to-day
The State Convention elected tie Hon. Charles H. Page
az Csate pEesdent and he made an address The fol-
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MIsFoRTUNEs OF THE BANK.
ITS LossRs ON TOWN BoNDs-wTHDRAWAL OF DE-
posIToRs AND TRUSTEES.

PosIToRs AND TRUSTEES.
ALBANY, N. Y, Sept. 20.-The closing of
the Rond street Savings Bank in New-York to-day
dne "a an order OF Justice Lndon of the Supreme Court
TO show cause on the 25th inst why receiver should
not be appointed The order was issued on the appca
,,n a, The at the request Of supern
tendent Ellis OF the Banking Department
In the January statement the bank had shown den
cheney Of income for 1878 amounting 20 ana
ga, Greatly due 20 the suspension OF interest on GER
tain tovn bonds during litigation Recently, however.
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Oh! barry the news to Tilden,
Oh lTcarTy the news
Els party is rejected,
And HAYES Wal be elected.
~. A. 5000 cha naTTra


These partisan songs were sung and the speeches
made before the convention, as such, had declared
for either Presidential ticket but it was of course,
wei understood by all present that they were here
not alone as soldiers but as Republicans. OF the
distinguished commanders the platform Gen.
Logan was the most enthusiastically welcomed, by
reason no doubt Of the large number Of men in the
convention who had served in his corps but all
were very heartily greeted. Gen. Dix, the President
Of the National Association formed at Pittsburgh at
asimiIar meeting in 1872, could not come and sent
letter. Senator Morton made the address OF well
come. The speeches of Gen. Garfield and ex-Goy.
Moves of Ohio wero remarkable for their eloquence
Tonight three ilnm nse meetings are in progress
at different points Tie speakers A. b. Norton
Of Texas Gen. Prentice Of Illinois, Gen. Pearson OF
Pennsylvania, Gen. Neagle Of Pennsylvania, Gen.
John CobuIn Of Indiana, ex-Gov. Hartman OF New
HAMPSHIRE ex-Gov. Marshall Jewell of Connecticut
sz-Gov. E. +. Noyes of Ohio, Gen. Stephen A. HUH
but of Illinois, Col Price of Iowa, Gen. King of
Maryland. Col. Morris Of Pennsylvania, A. w. Ten
ney of New-York, Corporal Tanner Of New-York'
Gov. Thayer of Wyoming, Gen. Latta of Pennsylva-
MIA, the Hon. Galnsha A. Grow of Pennsylvania,
COL Carr of Illinois. The streets are crowded with
political clubs with bands and torches, and great
trongs of people. The convention will end to-moT-
row with large day and night professions.