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New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
KENTUCKY'S VOICE FOR BRISTOW
HIS NoMISATIoN TO THE COUNTRY ON REFORM
PLATFORM.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May 1S.-The Republican
state Convention met here to-day. The Hon. Walter
Evans Of Louisville called the Convention to order Gen.
John Finncll OF Coyincon made temporary CAair-
man. and the Hon. James Speed, exAttorney-General
under Mr.. Lincoln, permanent President Tne attend
ancc was large and the proceedings orderly.
The platform rcaGrIns the adherence OF the Republi-
cans of Kentucky tho principles of the party. The
declaration Of principles speaks first for the hllment
of al promises by the nation to the soldiers and sailors
who fought for the Union; second demands thorongh
rctrcuchment and most gid economy In all departments
OF public service third demands such reform IN the
civil service will prevent the prostitution OF public
station TO selfish ends and make honesty and capacity
indispensable qualifications for all ohices; fourth,
fayors men In Office who are honest ana
have the courage to ight cOrrup ton; fifth. declares
that repudiltlon in all It's forms Is national crime
SIXTH calls for payment " ths public Indebtedness ac-
cordng to the letter aud spirit OF the cona"t seventh,
calls for speedy return to the money o. the Consttu-
ton-gold and SILVER eighth declares opposition to any
postponement OF return specie payments beyond the
time now n1cd ninth, demands reduction OF taxation
a. rapidly the public faith Will permit; tenth, de-
clarts opposition all schemes which tend 10 place our
common schools under other than popular CONTROL ana
eleventh. ris the equality before the law OF all cit-
zeu- The following section was read amid great aI-
pausc. hand d-shakiug. and ha;-throwIug:
As Kentucky gave Abraham Lincoln 10 bis country
and TO mankind for the grcit work performed
by Inn. sho rOw present, Benjamin II. BnsloW
t1 complete the correction OF the Ills incl
dent fo war His past conduct In oilee "a an earnest
evidence Of his future course He has been true 10 he
publican principles and peace, manly, calm, aud
coura gcotrs aud faithful In the discharge OF his
duty. His persistent and successful warfare against
corruption deserves the thanks Of all the fonds of hon
est government. In thus presenting aud commencing
our cllowclfxcu tn the Republican NJf nAl tonN cu-
iion We are unmnlfu Of the diStn nu-hed services
oud worth of other Republicans. We truss the Cinein-
nsti Convention will present can1iatcs such men
whose allegiance To the part, has cn proved. and who
have the moral courage To enforce the law.
The Committee on Resolutions recommended and the
Convention elected the following delegates from the
state at large: John NJ Harlan Of Louisville, W. c.
Goodloe of Lexington W. II. Wad,worfh OF Maysyile.
and Robert Boyd Of the Mountain District THo dele
gates OF the 10 Congressional districts were
tncu elected. All the delegates committed 10 Mr.
ErlstOH.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
HOWARD MISSION ANNIVERSARY.

The fifteenth anniversary of the Howard
Mission and Home for Little Wanderers celebrated
last evening in the Academy OF Music. The Academy
was crowded with large and interested audience. many
persons standng in the ases and lobbes. 4. = Hatch
presided, and 400 children seated on the stage,
which decorated with flags and banners The mot o.
Jesus Christ is Lord suspended at the rear OF the
platform. Addresses made by the Rev. Il. ;. Mae
Arthur and William ID. Cegg superintendent Of the Mis-
sion The exercises were nterspeTscd with singing and
recitaOus by the children, under the leadership OF
Theodore +. Perkins The disbursements OF Tue Mission
for the first year reported 10 have been 2OOOO III
addition To supplies OF clothing groceries, &c valued ht
$4,000 collection taken FOR the benefit or the
Mission, dur which enthusiastic persons in the audi
ence threw silver pieces among the children on tbe
platform, creating much mefilment.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
lTDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
Probabilities.


For the South Atlantic States, rising or sta
tonary barometer, east to south Winds and warmer,
partly cloudy weather. with rain areas In Florida ana
North Carolina. ,,,,
In the Gulf States Tennessee and the Ohio Valley,
falling barometer increasing southeast TO sonthwess
Winds generally warmer, partly cloudy weather ana
rain areas from the last section TO Texas. -
In the upper lake region and the Upper Mlsssslppi
Valley falling and low barometer brisk and high east 70
south Winds generally warmer, cloudy weather, and
rain areas. .,...
eter warm sOutherly shifting to cool north,westeriy
winds partly cloudy weather, and occasional rams.
In ne locer lakes and the Middle States, rising To
locd by falling barometer, winds shifting TO edsTy or
southerly and narner, partly cloudy redther ran RAIN
ore1s in The former and northeastern portion OF the latter
In New England, rising barometer, west TO n0rtn
winds slightly warmer, partly cloudy weather go
The Upper Ohio River and Upper Mississippi VIII rise
Cautlonary signals continue at Duluth.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
NEw.YoRK DAILY TRIBUNE. FRIDAY MAY 10, 1876

pressed aud the circulation restored to tho nation to
whom 1t belongs"
Third: 1t Is the paramount duty r. the Government
in al its legislation keep in the full development
Of all legi Innate busnessagricultural, mining, manu-
featuring, and commercial
Fourth We earnestly protest against any further
issue Of gold bonds for sale 10 foreign markets. by which
would be made for long period "bewers OF wood
and drawers OF water" foreigners especially as the
American people would gladly and promptly take at par
all the bonds the Government may need 10 sell, pro-
vdcd they made payable the option Of the holder
and bearing interest at the rate OF oo per cent per
annum even n lower rate.
FIN: We further protest against the sale OF Govern
met bonds the purpose OF purchasing silver 70 be
used as substitute for convenient and less
fuctuatng fractional currency, which, although well
calculated enrich tho of silver mines. yet In
II will still further oppress In taxation an
already overburdened people.
subsequent resolution against railroad subsidies was
adopted The nominations the first ballot were: For
President OF the United States. Peter Cooper OF New
York; for vicePresdent, Newton Booth OF California
The Convention then adjourned sine die.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
LATEST SHIP NEWS
lTor other ship Ne,cs see Second Page.


steamship state OF Texas, Boger. Galveston May o. via
Key West 4 TiR ms aud ga 10 e. III IN HsG1y ba5y %
stsns John GIBSON Chichester Georgetown D. c. and
Alexandria, with mlse and pass 10 J. {. Kenyon
% Ia @ mdrs ann Iass To- obi Donnion stesmship Co
BARK Atlantic wHIyen. Ianare, Port spain 10 days.
BarS Peggy boy Cof Aloa Mackie, Rio JanerO II days
Bark ~ mphen (Nor Haagensen Ha're 81 days in bal.
- ark Imperial tPort. Santos Rio JaneirO April 4. with
BaFs Emma Crook of Feefford Irwin Guantanamo is
Bais spanser Cof Glasgow Whitehead Havana 10 days.
BarS Maria (swedl Goranssen Rio Janeiro so days via
Brie Amelia Emma oi oearspor Field, Monevdeo March
Rrg RisInc sun Griah and from New Haven in ballast
Schr McKeen (oi Belfast Moheen Jacksonville
scr Martha Nichols Cof Machas Cross Two Rivers n.
seRr Emma L GTesory, Inorndxe. RockIand with line
schr. Caroline Wallace. Mllbidge with lumber.
srr seSf Easie shaw RocSport Mass, With granite.
Steamship. wieland for Hamburg state of Indiana fo
Gass9T GoG%G m iog vlsa Mang o ayshnah
WI%D"sanseL DI Light T. W cloudy aad thc4 shore
MEMORANDA. -
anchored sandy lIoot was t2gcd to tbs city this
LONDON Nav Is-sailed May IL Roslslaro; 18Th. Frsd
s. fa PAUL. i5tR A6raS ss't a Sas Has
Jas Duncan Granville Bsle Gsnrge & 6I Arrived Nay " & ~
ners , three tae Channe ST. Bernard 18th, BhrOst
Pocahontas.
DOMESTIC PORTS.
BALTIMORE May ls-Arr.ved' steamship No'aseo'ian '6r)'
Richardson, iron Liverpool
DISASTERS.
GLOUCESTER Mass May she sehr Hattie West re-
lssg s s.ratogo w. It r6 no% spog nd Tss srs9 Ia
OF II nen The vessel "aS ne" valued at stbooo anu |
ioInoX NV IS Advices from Dover state that the
sian Capt Backersten. from Pensacola March
Hui lOeore reported ashore and iu Of waIer toti
ASces from caao state tnat the ship sagamSre Knapp
put Cao. Marcn 20 laky, has discharged her easo
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
TIE Unpaid PARK LABORERs.

President Martin of the Department OF
Public Parks wrote Wednesday letter to Controller
Green making the following statements TO show that the
atte reasons the refusal pay the labores of the
Park Department are insufficient The payTolls were
made upon the forms prescribed by the Controller ana
which have been in since the charter OF 1873 went
into effect and which have been heretofore accepted ana
paid The schedule accompanying the payroils gives h
ffbn jon here ofOre required OF the Department
Mr. Martin says that II information be- desired III ~id
~ be revised time should gwen to conform 10 the
changes He also says that prompt attention VIII bf
given any request for information Tue desire Dshg
that tho aborers may receive their pay for their work
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
DIED.

COLr-suddeny Thursday May ls 1876 OF scarlet fever
Fannie H. eldest daughter OF Wm A. and Mary T. Coie IN
the 18TH yearOf her -. .,.. -.-,.,
Funeral residence OF her parents oz est Fof eH'
St, saturday AZ o'clock
COIrAt his residence IN this city May if hehy III!
96th Of his age.
ReIoryrs and friends are invited attend the funeral
services al tho fn Presbyterian Church corner
Fity.hf,h.st., SATURDAY. May 70 AT 10 o'clock a. IN
PYEWELIAt Somerye, y. j. May Is In the 5sth year Of
his age, William Pyewel. formerly OF this cltY.
Funeral at Someryile saturday next, at 10 a. IN.
SMITH-At 81. James l.. L.. on Tuesday evening May 10
JoelI l.. smith, IN tho 5Sth year OF his age.
Relatives and friends respectfully Invited 70 attend
tie funeral Friday afternoon May ~ at oe9S 4 ,Ion
the James Episcopal Church Tran leaves hun'ers
Point at 10 o'clock
wooDwARD-on THURSDAY 18th samuel woodward, in the
73t Of his ago. ,,.., .. .,,..a
peatfyes and friends family invited 70 ae1d
he funeral from l53 East SeSentyais~
st. on saturday, 10Th, at D. H.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
AN IMPENDING STRIKE.

City Directory to-day. Mr.. Trow said reporter Of
THE TRIBUNE yesterday that he expected about 30 com
postors would strike Tor higher under orders from
Typographical Union. There at least 80 men In
his establi who n-Union men. but who
in fact members Of the Union had
to him tina: In order TO stop work the Directory they
would strike in body But he prepared for them
and would not yield their demands He had on hlc
more than 200 applications for work from mon out OF en-
ployment willing 10 work at the market ae
There had been trouble with the Union men Tor the past
two months aud he had arranged his business To- meet
the emergency You may put IL as strong as yon me-
he said, that will not yicd, out will stand lirm Tor
market rates"
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
THE POLITICAL BATTLE.
MORE FLAGS UNFURLED.

NOMINATION OF THE GREENBAcK NATIONAL TICKET
THE KENTUCKY AND DELAWARE REPUBLICANS
DECLARE THEIR CHOICE.
The Greenback National Convention at lndianapo-
lis completed its work yesterday. An address was
received from Peter Cooper of New-York. The Con-
vention nominated Peter Cooper for President and
Senator Newton Booth of California for Vice-Presi
dent platform was adopted setting forth the we'll
known principles of the interconvertibe bond men,.
The Kentucky Republicans declared for Secretary
Brstow for President, and adopted hard-money
and reform platform The Delaware Republicans
declared for Mr.. Blaine. The New-JerSey delega-
tion is regarded as solid for Mr.. Blaine.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
says It win resign If the majority in the Fokethng pss.
sst In opposing It.

says IL win resign the majority In tho fokethng pes'
sst in opposing 1t.
LONDON, May 18.-The steamer Hibernis
will be sent to repair the French cable when she return
She is expected home on the 25th inst
ROME, May 1S.-The Chamber OF Deputies
will probably reject the Basic Convention for the acquire
ment by the Government OF the upper italian railways
LONDON, May 1S.-The strike of the col
Hers In Derbyshre Is breaking up considerable num-
ber of the strikers already resumed work at ~ 70
12la per cent reduction In their wages.
BERLIN, May 18.-The differences of opinion
on the relations Of the Imperial aud Prssian Govern
ments which threatened to involve the retirement ot
Minister Camphausen, have ben satisfactorily settled
In the Prussa Of Peers to-day, the Railway Dl
passed its first reading by vote Of 81 to 26
LONDON, May 18.-The Standards financial
article says stocks generally fat, chiefly owing to
report England has declined to agree to the esoIu-
tions Of the Berlin Conference Advces from Constant
nople aud rumors OF impending mercantile embarsass
here also prejudice prices Silver Is quoted ~
527sd. per ounce, and IL very fiat.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
THE NEW BRITISH EDUCATIONAL BILL.

In the House Of Commons as night. Viseount sandon,
yicePresdent Of the Committee OF Council on Educa
ton, introduced the Elementary Education bill The
measure provides that child shall be employed In agr
cultural other labor before the age OF 10 years or
between 10 and H. unless IL has certificate mat II has
attended school $50 days year for five years. or has
passed an examination showing certain degree OF
education. Local authorities empowered 10
enforce penalties parents for negectng to send tnea
oldi en- school The application OF the Di,l 70 W , %
have attended school before their employment Is PCT
mtted being gradually increased uhth 1851 "heh '0
bi dttains full 1Orce.
Til, hill was read first time -. ~ ,,Is,o,
Mr. Forster expressed regret tnat uhec' com Pu''on
WAS not prescribed.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
DELAWARE FOR BLAINE.
A BOLT NEARLY CAUSED BY ONE OF THE RESoLU-

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUsE.1

TONS.
[BY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUsE.1
DOVER. Del. May 1S.-The Republican State
Convention to select delegates TO Cincinnati. wa' held
here to-day. The following delegates were elected:
James Scott and r. i. Smith OF Newcastle County; the
Hon. James II. Loiand and j. II. Hoferder OF Kent
County; Ely Sharp and W. d. Moor OF Sussex County
The Convention passed two resolutions to the effect
that the obligations of the Government bc fully and hon.
esy paid In con according to the letter OF those obga
tons obligations convertible into coin at the desire OF
the holder; that the Government be honestly admins
tered in all its branches that tho candidate OF the party
for President in tho Centennial year be exponent OF
docrnes and that by his faithful performance OF
public duty legislator, and by bis honesty
and integrity, Notwithstanding tho most persistent and
malignant attempts to asperse hs character James g.
Blaine il in all respects the proper to receive the
nomination of the party in Cincinnati. The delegates
were instructed to for HIM long as they shall
Judge 1t possible to nominate him.
1t also resolved that delegate from this state
to Cincinnati shall hold patronage under the Federal
Government. The last resolution came near causing
serious results In the Convention it being intended to hit
Or. j. s. Preyman United States Collector, who was
be the choice of the Sussex caucus for delegate
TO Cincinnati The egaon from Sussex threatened To
withdraw from tho Convention, but we're finally per-
suaded TO remain. ID. ". Moore cepted in DR..
Pretymans place. DR.. Prettyman IS O Brisow man,
which was the source Of tho objection.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
LOCAL. MISCELLANY.
THE MUSTANG RACE AGAINST TIME.
PARKER, TIE RIDER, GIVING OUT AFTER RIDING


TIE MUSTANG RACE AGAINST TIME.
PARKER, THE RIDER, GIVING OUT AFTER RIDING
226 MILES.
The race against time by 80 mustangs, rid
den by man, took place yesterday. The
the result Of wager on the part OF an Old Californian
that he could produce a who would ride distance
Of 30j miles in hours using for this purpose 30
tangs At O'Clock yesterday morning the small crowd
of people which had gathered in front Of the Judges
stand at Fleetwood Park greeted the rider, Parker with
cheer he swung himself lightly into the pondeTous
Mexican saddle and with shake Of the rein and Jingle OF
spurs started upon his journey. Tn" first 10 miles
travelled 26 minutes and 40 seconds but 1t required
% minutes and 20 seconds to accomplish the second 10
In riding the first 40 miles the rider changed horses 80
times showing great agility in eapins from the back of
into the saddle upon another, and frequentlym
ing with serious difficulty because of the rcstive and
vicious nature OF the mustangs The main interest OF
the rested upon the rider whose pluck and en-
durance depende largely the success Of the undertake
ing Up TO the Goth mile Parker rode with
remarkable and grace, appearing only
little heated and not materially fatgued.
The weather proved unpropitious the drzzling rain
heavy At the end OF the 10th mile Parker appeared
little lame; this the first indication that the ire
mendOus pace was beginning To tell upon hiu. After
this he observed 10 himself by rising in lis stir
ps and by placing his hands upon the whers OF his
occasional glass OF water at tho expiration OF
that time he ate piece Of pie He was noticed to walk
Sliy and appeared considerably shaken lie TOOK nVc
minutes rest, and then started again.
After Parker had made his 2OOth mile his motions
were watched with intense interest. nc was thrh
l6 minutes behind time, and had been riding 10 hours
and MINUTES At the end OF tie 10th mile ialher
gave ont and unable to mount He was completely
exhausted and taken 10 the little hotel IN tie park
He suffered greatly from the effects of his undertaking,
being blind and affected with nausea The race Glos,d
al 1927 Parker having been IN the saddle il houIs
and q minutes,
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
VIOLENCE OF AN INSANE MAN.

Last Tuesday evening Michael Mulgrew,
laborer 43 years old intoxicated aud fell off the
top OF the tunnel the Grand Central Depot lie was
removed to Bellevue Hospital where 1t was found that
he had sustained simple fracture OF tho ankle joint
Last night suddenly developed symptoms OF insanity
of the most violent character and removed to one OF
the cells While ,here he imagined that his attendants
meant to kill him. and, drawing razor when be had
succeeded I'm conceang in his sleeve, he cut cash IN
the neck OF Thomas Reilly which narrowly escaped the
carotid artery He became violent that none dared
approach him The physicians assert that lorgconinue
intemperance has produced violent insanity, ana rear
that he destroy hnsef before they can succeed I'D
combining him.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
TIE CARE OF rHE BLIND.

The anniversary exhibition of the New York
Institution for the Blind held last evening at Stein
way Hail. which well filed with the friends OF the
Institution superintendent william B. Wait presided
and on the stage Augustus Sche and others OF The
Managers the teachers, and tho pupils, OF who'd .nee
were l65 almost equally divided astO The enter
tanment consisted OF chorus singing, piano quartet
y four little girls both vocal and iustrunca Dy
the unps and also literary exercises twelve recitng IN
arithmetic seven in geography and four reading il me
New-York point alphabet for the blind. some i the
nnldIs also show ed their tkll ng and knlt.g
inachnes The receipts OF the Institution during ne
wear have S92,lsJ 80; expenditures, ss3loo 10
Hnnils admitted. 80; numbcr AT close Of 1870, 1876
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
KANSAS DEMOCRACY.
AN INITIATION PLAIFoEM WITH DECLARATION
FOR HENDRICKS.

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 1s.-Thc Democratic
State Convention Is the largest ever convened IN this
state. Amos Harris made President Tho Commit
tee on Resolutions reported set In favor OF no bank
issue 10 bo authorized by the United states or state
authorities that the Government supply the paper
money needed in the shape Of greenbacks demanding
the immediate repeal OF the act providing for
the resumption 81 specie payment. and instrncting
the delegates t1 vote for Gov HendiichS No subject
whatevcr ~ touched upon in the platform except
tho financial At this time Ql y. M re"
members, headed by Thomas Fcnton, are making
"A vigorous n,ht against the platform, aud the
instructions delegates O vote Tor Gov llendrcks, but
they will be carried by tlrc:ourths vote. lhr
delegates have been appointed, bat Il Il the IN
tenton to transact all business and adjourn sue die some
tine during the night.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
CUICAGo,s MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.

CHICAGO, May 18.-The new City Council
has passed. by of 20 g. resolution prepared by
Controller Hayes to the effect that the Controller be
authorized to make arrangements may be prac-
ticabe pay continually at maturity all certificates OF
indebtedness OF the City OF Chicago issued for actual
loans other legal liabilities The city is paying all It's
paper at maturity and will continue TO do So Mayor
toyin answered Mayor Hoynes recent note, demanding
possession OF the Mayor Office he merely acknowledged
the receipt OF the demand Mayor Hoyne presided at the
Council this afternoon for the first time, and submitted
his message.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
THE ppoprcE EXCHANGE DINNER.

About 100 members Of the Produce Exchange
partook OF their fourth annual dinner at the Union
League Theater last evening The stage of the theaf
was decorated with plants and flowers. f. Floyd pre-
t1a Ie,,ers of regret were read from GOV. Tilden.
W.vnr Wickham, William Cullen Bryant, william NJ.
Eyars and Judge Brady The toasts we're retd irrctu
ayd we're as follows Toe President OF tho United
states :" The state OF New YORK - g Commerce WIN
rasno,se nv John Wyman "Our Railway Syst~In re
snundnd to by George r. Blanchard The Centennial OF
America" response by Charles w Brooke; me ClergS
win response by James W. McCulloh
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
TIE BLAINE AND BRIsrow CLUE.

A meeting of the Empire Blaine and Bris-
tow Club was held evening ut Science Hail. at No
III Eighthst. The total number Of names of members
enrol ed last evening 7l2. Tho President, William
Haw, lr In address, said that he had information
from best Of authority III Pennsylvania tat at the
state Convention Gov. lIarIanit wOuid receive the
complimentary vote after wnicl the Wnolo delegation
would 20 strong Mr. Blaine. He also claimed dt on
next "Wednesday New-iIamp-ifc would Sye a hoild
delegation for Mr. Blaine Members were appointed III
each Assembly District Of this county 10 organize dsflct
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
THE MEXICAN INSURGENTS.

GALVESTON, May 1S.-A Brownsville teie-
gram IN Tn, Garesto gers says the reyoutonists COM
me aced moving out of Matamoros last night Gen Con
zales will leave morning with the rear guard Is
thought to oin Diaz and attack Escobedos iorces VINO
are this side OF Reynosa advancing on Mata"oios'
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
CONVENTION IN MIR. BLAINE's DISTRICT

AUGUSTA, Me- May 1o.-Tho Republican
Convention OF the lIId Maine District (ir Blane'sl to-
day was marked by strong resolutions indorsng Mr.
Blaine The Hon. Mr. stevens made speech in which,
AZ llowtownsan for the past - year,, he reviewed
Mr Blaine, business career aud particularly defended
him IA ON the charge OF having become suddenly rich
sncc entering Congress claiming that III 1858, "hen
elected To Congress- hr Blaine In business had accuinl
lated a fortune of and that his gains since that
tine have been greatly exaggerated ana were laf less
Than many other men Of ordinary business capacity had
ucquiI ed By legitimate investment.
New-York tribune., 1876-05-19
CONNECTICUT CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
n ,KTFOKp Conn., Nav 1S.-Thc House OF

Representatives adopted to-day by the necessary two
thirds vote three Constitutional amendments which will
go the people for approval One extends the term
Of Office Judges of Probate from Ia two years an
other tho terms Of Common Pleas and Dstiict ,1uII
Jud. nom one 10 four years and the third provides
that no town hereafter Incorporated shall nave more
than representative unless II has 2ooo hnao,hls
and he pari OF tbo town from which is taken at least
fn..s