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The New York herald., 1876-12-19
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT..
OFFICE or THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER. J
WASHINGTON. Dec. l9--1 A. VI.


OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL 0rYIcxR
WASHINGTON. Dec. le-1 A. VI.
Probabilities
For the South Atlantic states generally clear weather
and lower temperature than on Monday, with north.
crly to westerly winds and rising barometer.
For the Gulf States, generally clear weather and
low but rising temperature, with light. variable
winds and high but slowly falling barometer during
the day.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, generally clear
weather and slight rise in temperature. with south.
west 70 northwest winds and falling followed by
ing barometer.
For the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri val
ieys and the upper lake region partly cloudy
weather, with southwest 10 northwest winds, fol.
lowed during the afternoon or evening by decidedly
colder weather and rising barometer.
For the owcrlakc region slight changes in tcmpera-
turo anu slowly ialinG barometer with southeriy 10
westerly winds and partly cloudy weather.
FOR the Middle States fresh and brisk northwest to
southwest winds with generally clear weather. rising
followed by falling barometer and slight rise in tenn
pcra,urci
For New England continued cold, clear or clearing
weather, with northwest 10 southwest winds and
rising barometer on the coast
Cau,ionary signals continue on tho Atlantic coast
from Cape May TO Eastrort.
The display OF cautonary signals will be discon-
;inucd at the lake stations, except Milwaukee and
Grand Haven, on tho goth inst
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

John W. Garrett, President OF the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company, is at the Windsor Hotel.
Colonel Robert G. Ingersoi OF Illinois; State Treas
Henry Rawle, o! Pennsylvania, and cx-Congress-
man E. B. Morgan, OF Aurora, n. y, are NJ tho ST
Nicholas Hotcl George W. Riggs, OF Washington, 10
nj the Brcvoort House. Attorney General jacob
vanatta, OF New Jersey; Colonel H. $. McComb, Of
Delaware, and Charlemagne Tower. OF Philadelphia,
arc at the Fifth Avenue Hotel Senator Daniel b. ST.
John, OF Ncwbura, is at the Hotel Brunswick. Chief
Engineer Henry L. Snyder, United STATES Navy. is n
the Astor House. Professor George j. Drush OF Yale
College, and Lieutenant william r. Burwcii. United
States Navy. n the Siurtevant House. Theodore
y. Val. Superintendent OF the Railway Nah Service,
and Judge D. ~ Cooley. OF Iowa, arc A. tho St. James
Hotr1
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB
Mr.. DoRMAN n. EATON DENIES THAT HI
CALLED THE MfMDERs OF THE DEMOCRATIC

Mr.. DonMAN n. EATON DENIES THAT HI
CALLED THE MfMDERs OF THE DEMoCGATN
PARTY "ASIMALs."
NEW Yosx, Dec IS, 1875
To tn. EprroR Tug HERALD
Ny attention has been called 10 an article in the
HERALD Of Saturday, entitled "a Union League Cub
Rsmpus" and trust you Will allow space for the
br.e:est response I can nake:-
L. Tho general description Of what occurred on
the referred To Is SO inaccurate 10 facS
aud distorted in coiorng as TO b. substantially
true whole Dct tines. charactcristcs fortunately
leave little ground Tor DOUBT as TO wao your Informant
. The part which relates TO myself personally Is
true enough far AS II asserts that spoke con-
ccrnirg contribution, &c but every part OF The
ttic which attributes 10 me any TRADE or statement as
90 the character OF Tho democratic party or policy. or
It's mem 5crs beng animals, or disgrace or IN
capable Of human Instincts, TO the Marty having
rignt resist Is without warrant In iact Is repug.
nant alike TO my feelings political theories aud sense
OF propricy debate and Is also gross, unprovoSed
libel the part OF your informant. whoever 10 may
be- Al time .ito did ever harbor or express
such views as he attributes to me.
And, as The meeting OF tho club was private, and
reporters present. sure you Will be WILL
ing VI allowed, eivc the name OF the member VINO
betrayed his duty rot TO make public us proceedings
tor reprchcnsble purpose. surely, ono who COM
plains OF injustice a the hands OF the club shoul
sumo tho responsibility OF thai betrayal. which. 50
long author unknown, tends TO cast suspicion
upon Aii his !cow members.
Aud am, very respectfully. your obcdlent servant
ID. EATON.
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
COLONEL MOsBY'S INFLUENCE.

FRESH EVIDENCE OF THE GREAT POWER OF
THE Ex-GUERILLA AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
[By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
RICHMOND, Dec. is, 1876.
Colonel Mosby stll maintains his prc-em!ncnco
the particular friend and counsellor Of the adminsira-
tton, AMI he has recently given fresh proof OF his
mower over President Grant In quickly undoing what
the President had firmly determined upon. r. =. NJ.
Jarrett OF Alexandria, impressed Grant with the idea
that ho deserved well OF the country, and Grant,
through affection for CARROTS brother, who was ut
West Point with him, and killed in tho army OF
the Concdcratcd States having obtained the rank Of
briradcr general ordered the Collector OF Customs ut
Richmond, through tho Treasury Department. to
make a place for Garrett Collector Mills protested
that CARROTS habits very bad The department.
replied that Garrett had reformed, and insisted thai
he sh ouid have good place. Mills wrote MS resisna
t,on ana rca Il several friends, but at their request
diu not forward it, Mills was in great trouble, and
thc department. was resolved TO have Grants VIII
done Mosby, having heard OF Garre,rs appointment,
hasicped TO the White House, secured M audience
gun the President and convinced him thai Garrett
,ugnt not TO be thrust upon Mls and the order was
recI
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
Mr.. PUGHE A CITIZEN.

NO GROUND FOR DOUBT OF HIS ELIGIBILITY As
A PENNSYLVANIA PRESIDENTIAL ELEcToR
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THR HERALp.l
ScRANros, Pa. Doc Is 1879
The Hon. Lewis Pughe, Of THIS city, whose eligibility
member or tho Electoral College OF Pennsylvania
challenged IN Pit,ston despatch published in The
HERALD last Saturday, on tho ground OF bis having
failed 10 comply with the naturalization laws, was
waited upon this morning By representative OF the
HERALD to ascertain u the statements which had re-
ceivcd such widc circulation ana caused such
motion In political circles HAD any foundation
in fact To the questions affecting his naturalization
Mr. pughe readily replied and handed your reporter
oI Common Peas Of Luzerne county. Tor August
$780, duly sealed and bearing the Signature or
$. Hougson, Prothonotary, per ~ T. Barnun, alter
ward Judge Barnun. The authenticity Of the docu-
mcnt IS beyond doubt.
Tho apparent discrepancy noticed IN Saturdays de-
eputch IN which II VAS satot that Mr. Pughcs dccla
OF intenliou become citizen alca tho
Wayne County Court but that the records there bore
no evidence OF his subsequent ADMISSION To CITIZEN.
Ship he accounted Tor by tho tact that although his
nrst papers issued Wayne county he consuin-
mated tho supplementary requirements .. the law
Luzcrnc county. man may. under the Law. declare
NATURALIZATION papers another. The allegation Of
Mr. pughc's being alien has given rise 10 sood
deal OF excitement IN this county Mr. Pughc having
various times iicd important otces here. II wiil
be sufficient 70 say however, that 10 sA citizen, and
that his citizenship cannot DO questioned.
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON. Dec Is, 1875.
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON THE ELECTORAL QuKs-
T1oN-How TIE DIGNITY OF THE SENATE
WAS PRESERVED.
Tho most important piece OF business transacted by
tho Senate to-day was the passage OF Senator Ed.
munds' resolution appointing committee OF 10
confer with the like committee appointed by the House
for tho purpose OF deciding upon method count
ing tho electoral vote. Tho resolution does bind
the Senate committee to any JOINT action with the
House committee and is so framed leave IL 10 the
committee exercise It's discretion and to report to
the senate canvass among the republican Senators
docs lot show any intention their part to conccdc
anything to tho House. but IL is fol, that
as it is higher body they viii no.
take second place Senator Thurman at first thought
OF Offering an amendment making obligatory by the
resolution to cooperate with the House. but upon
being reminded OF the Senatorial dignity and nsccn.
dancy he withdrew his amendment, and the resolution
promptly passed by full vote, without dissent, II Is
believed that Senators Edmurds, Frcltnshuysep,
Conki,ng and Norton among tho republicans and Sen.
ators Thurman Eayard and Mccrecry, OF the demo.
Gratis will compose the Senatorial committee.
FAINT PROSPECTS FOR AN EXTENDED HOLIDAY
RECESS.
The prospect OF an extended holiday recess grows
DINNER and DINNER every day. ur Randall and the
democratic lenders in the House say that would
be advsabct adjourn for than three days
and there Is no probability that . recess for longer
period will be taken.
SENATOR MORTON RETURNED FROM ISDIASAPo-
Lrs-THE PURPOSES OF MS VISIT no
TROUBLE ANTICIPATED BY BrM-HIs COMING
SPEECH OK THE OREGON CASE.
Senator Morton returned to his scat in the Senate
this morning from his trip to indianapolis. HIS FIRST
step on reaching the city TO call the President,
t,on OF affairs Indiana connection with the
meeting OF the Democratic Executive Committee
there In talking tho object OF his visit no said
IL was not reported, that he nad mace II with view
TO countcract the rcputcd work Of The knights OF
the Golden Circle" any other alleged party move
mcnt now being made to arouse public opinion. lie
niso denied the rumor circulated here to-day that he
had acknowledged 10 q republican friend privately
tina. such was really the purpose Of his hasty mission
but that upon personal investigation. no found thcrc
was nothing in It, and hence returned homo a. once
He savs that asceriancd while In Indianapolis that
there we're number oil irresponsible people talking
about nlzatons and creating considerable excite
men bu. he thought II mere buster. and that would
end In that form. lie does not look Tor any
trouble from quasi military organizations and seemed
70 think there would DO no serious disturbance. He
manifested no apprehension for tho future.
He reverted TO the oregon case. winch would come
The New York herald., 1876-12-19

mp TO- morrow IN the Senate and pointing TO tho pile
OF law books on the floor him. saic-"I w,:I
crowd the authorities on them so as 10 leave nothing
whatever in tho cronin case" Governor Norton will
attack tho opinion OF Judge Beardsiey sven 10 favor
the democratic claims.
BILL TO FACILITATE THE NEGOTIATION OF
BILLS OF LADISo-A MEAsCEE RECON-
MESpYD Dy THE NEW YORK CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE.
Representative Hewi.t's bill presented In the House
to day, providing for the negotiation OF bills Of ladng
VIII, II passed, have IN impor,an, effect upon CON-
mcrcai transactions. Ii is understood that she biI
comes from the Chamber OF Commerce OF New York.
and that Mr.. Hewitt docs not pledge himself TO It's
suppork lie has rot had tlme TO examine into care.
fully, and does not wish TO be held responsible Tor IT,
II It shall become law bills of ading WILL
be given such a status that u will DO possible
To raise money on them. There several objections
TO The measure, the principal OF which iha, IL
would probably open the coor TO fraud and litigation
and, in the end, prove OF very doubtful utility.
THE cAPIrATIoN TAX on EMIGRASTs ARRIVING
IN NEW YoIK-oEGANIzED OPPOSITION TO
Mn. cox's BILL-REAsoSs GIVEN WHY IT
SHOULD NOT PASS.
Deep interest Is taken for and against tho bill intro
duced by Representative Cox providing Tor the
position by 'aw. OF the captaton OF So per head
al! cmigrants arriving IN New York. 4 strong
lobby from New York, representing the Comm ssion.
crs o. Em.gration has appeared on the scene,
headed by General p. II. Jones, late counsel for
the Board. The President OF tho National!
Board OF Trade OF Boston. Mr.. Hamilton A. Hsli, In
the interests o! the boards OF trade throughout tho
country and principally In the wcst here TO oppose
the passage OF the bill as also agents Of tho Allan.
tic steamship companies
Representative Hereford, OF West Virginia, chair
man OF the House Committee on Commerce. 10 which
the b has been referred, says that he has received
cicgrams and other Communications principally from
Chicago protesting against the imposition OF The tax
odious anu unjust In tact, almost every port outside
OF New York, has joined issue against the metropolis
on this question. II is figured that not han
dred OF the emgrants coming TO this country re.
mains IN New York, and hence metropolis she has
no right 10 derive ths advantage from them. which
yields large revenue for corresponding bench
derived. The pressure. therefore, against New York
in this matter viii be very strong ana quite
her claims.
THE SIOUX COMMISSION PREPARING THEIR RE-
PORT.
Bishop wh!pple and the other members Of tho Sioux
Commission have been in the city for several days and
engaged preparing their report Several
situations have been held with tho subcommittee OF
the Indian Committee OF the House having the samo
subject in charge bu; definite conclusions have yet
been reached.
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
THE BROCK MURDER.

The argument before Chancellor Runyon, OF New
Jersey on tho motion for OF in tho
RYAN and oschwald, scn,enced TO DO executed on
January for tho murder OF police offlccr Brock.
comes up to-day Presiding Justice Dcpuc and Prose-
cutor Abccl having signed the papers. Tho evidence
upou which the counsel for the condemned expect 10
obtain n writ s the af!rmations OF tw" females. who
swear positively hat they the burglars escaping
from Bcrdeis house on the morning Of the shooting,
and that the burglars not the men who have been
sentenced. The witnesses are domestics. en-.
ployed houses opposite Berdells. ana the reason
ihny give for not coming forward before that the
other witnesses we're locked up and they were afraid
of the samc treatment
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
SALE OF PAINTINGS.

Mr. Charles scabury's collection OF paintings, COM
prsing some OF the choicest works OF modern art BY
eminent masters was sold at auction last evening nj
kur,zs Gallery, NO. o Twenty. third street. Tho bid
ding was very brisk, and tho prices obtained were
considered far. "copt Quarter. Cairo, by Frerc,
sold at $685. "Lovc and cupid" by Picon. went ior
500: Little Rca Riding HOOD" by Bosch. fetched
$3.50; "A fiordc on the Coast OF Norway" BY Len,
brought $3.50; "Sunsct on the Nilc," by clifford,
brought $3.50, The jugglcr. by Dotti, brought fl'5
Musical pas.me BY Escosura. $40, The Rupture"
by Kacmmercr sos5. .rhe standard Bearer by
Lcsrci, 500; "Moorsh Interior" by Clarin, $3.50;
.Mornlng: Avenue in tho woods Of Serves" 1850.
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
THE STORM IN JERSEY CITY.

The severity OF tho storm in Jersey City and vicinity
exceeded that Of any day during the past two winters
A sharp wind swept through the streets from mid
night on Sunday and continued all day The binding
snow driitcd along the public thorouehfarcs
impede traffic. Telegraph wires and fences were
and Commu nipaw avenues. Tho ladng OF vessels at
the docks interrupted. and the slippery condition
OF tho streets rcnde red IL unsafe walk abroad s
the number Of accidents reported was comparatively
few. The coldwas intense from iour O'Clock in The
morning 10 noon. schooner bound to Newark was
driven Ashore Bayonnc Ave o'clock, but soon
taken off,
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
ATTEMPTED MURDER.

William Toker arraicncd before the Recorder at
Paterson y. j.. yesterday. charged with attemps At
murder. by shooting Sarah Hartley. domestic cm.
ploycd al No. 152 Broadway. The evidence OF the
plaintiff was 10 the effect that the prisoner. though
married. had tried to induce her to run with him,
nd tnai upon her refusal he threatened shoot
The prisoner denied the story, but was committed
dof a bail
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
MAILS FOR EUROPE.

Tho steamship Batavia will leave this port on
Wednesday for Qrccnstown ari Liverpool
Tho mails for Europe Will close at tho Post once %
nvc o'clock A. H.
ruK New YORK HsRALp-Ed.tiou for Europe vu
be ready at ha.fpass four O'Clock IN tho morning
single copies. In wrappers FOR maiiny six centA
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
A FATHEKS FATAL BLOW.

George shaw, laborcr aged forty -nvc years. re-.
turned to his nome at No. ~ Newark avenue, Hobo.
KEN last night drunk. and picking up poker struck
MS six-ycar-old with across the head DR.. Pin.
dar City Physician who was summoned, said that tho
child would probably die. Snaw Was arrested and
locked up IN the Washington street Police station He
took the matter quito cooy and said thas she blow
aI
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
NOT TO BE PROSECUTED.

The District Attorney Of staten Island has sent =
letter TO the counsel OF Oliver r. Rowland, who was
captain Of tho yacht Mohawk when she ~as capsized
saying that the matter not proceeded With because
there did appear sufficient evidence IN hts opin.
Ion, 10 convict Rowland any offence. The District
Attorney consents 10 an order releasing Rowland's
bail
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
oBsEQUIES OF LIEUTENANT Gov
ERNOR CARON.
QuEnEc. Dec. Is. ls76

The fcrerni Of the late Lieutenant Governor caron
TO-DAY was attended BY upward OF 2ooo people. inciud.
,ue members OF the federal ana iocai governments
.r,v members OF Bar, militia officers city, cor
,,,, ,a,,ouai religious and other societies, and .
lnrao concoursc OF IrencA
" 80 nroression halted At the Basilica, where mass
,cas snf,d hy Archbishop Tascheran, and Rev. Mr.
,,,,e rector OF the La Vale University, pronounced
,he funeral Tho body was thence conveyed 10
u.i,norr Cemetery and placed IN vault
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
FATAL ACCIDENTS.
rpY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

LANCASTER Ohio, Dec. Is, 1876.
Charles vory son Of prominent lumber merchant
Of this CITY, was this morning caught IN the machinery
At his fathers mill and instantly killed, being so
frrbtlulIy bruised that not bone in his frame re-
manned nnbrokcn
her residence here, yesterday, and Immediately ex-
pircd
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
DE QUINCEY.

Mr. James Fields delivered the fourth lecture OF hts
course on English literature last evening Chickcring
Hail The lecturer described De Qunccy a man OF Tho
smallest stature ne had among literary men,
the imprisoned dreamer, log:cian and scholar.
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
HOW THEY DID 1T.

Mr. Ray Potter was nominated to tho Common
Council Of Brooklyn yesterday, by Mayor for
bcr OF the Board OF ASSESSORS but motion Of Alder
man Hill tho nomination was laid on the table.
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
LIFE INSURANCE TROUBLE.

II reported yesterday that Henry c. Kelsey.
Secretary o. state and exoiilcio Insurance Commits
sioncr has ordered an examination into the affairs OF
the New Jersey Mutual Lilo Insurance Company by an
cxrcr Tho rcI has not boon officially confirmed.
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show the changes In tho
temperature ior the past twcnty-four hours in COM
parson with the corresponding date OF last year,
indicated by the thermometer at Eudnut's pharmacy,
HERALD Bu.ldng:-
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
John s. pEsHINE.

John S. Pcshine, another well known Newarker
died on Saturday. He was large property owner
served in various local public Offices. and .. time
took . very active part In politics.
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
OBITUARY.
CAPTAIN GEORGE 8. MILLS.

CAPTAIN GEORGE s. MILLS.
Captain George 5. Mills. venerable oc,ogcnarau Of
Newark, y. j.. died there Sunday. IN youth hs
served ID tho New York militia IN Newark he served
ms Alderman ami various other CIVIC situations He
oil The earliest operators OF tho Norris Canal
The New York herald., 1876-12-19

ANNOYING COUGHS WILL RAPIDLY DfSAP.
pear under ,he HALs's HoxEv or HonEnouSp Asn
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
RAIN AND SNOW FALL IN WASHINGTON.

WAtHINUTON. DEC TO, IcI6
Rain began to fall about ten O'Clock this morning,
freezing as it fell, and continued until afternoon
when changed to snow, which falling rapidly.
The New York herald., 1876-12-19

Average temperature yesterday. 70
Average mpcraturc for corresponding date last
..............".......... 17tI
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
COUGH NEGLECTED MAY LEAD TO SERTOU6
consraucncss. Powrga's BaLsAa will give relief.

COUGH NEGLECTED MAY LEAD TO SERIOU6
consequence. PonrKn's BALsAn will give relet
A.-HoLIDAY PRESENTS FROM THE CENTES-
exhibition RIM Az Avenne h0,st
;s Ana ena sss pss .".sSs u%ss..
ents for lady Or scatiemAn
A SO HAT. 81 so.-GENrLEMEN's SILK HATS
81 50. worth sds Is New Church It.. I'M stairs
A-DIsEAsE IS LIKE A RoBBER, ATTACKING
those Who are e. o. to sems tho Weak
aud feeble physaues may however be so scetuay
almost dseacprco Ind,resson. darrhra constipation.
gvu rheum.ti.m sick esdsche coughs cold. and acre
restorative.
COMFORT, HEALTH. EcoNoMY-KEEps NIGHT
SHIRTS extra long six tor So u eac best quality kEEPS
CHATEAU LAGARossE, PURE. DELICATE CLAIR.
in quarts, pinss and casks VICTOR T. MACGER iio
Keade a.
DON'T LOSE YOUR HAIR-CHEvALIER's LIFE
once. growth rapidly aud makes the hair
beautiful. sold by all druggist.
E. A. NEWELL,
and desirable style in Dressing Robes and Jackets i
B.ndksreh,s: aud Mu'i.rs the new "csrsmont Scarf"
7a7 Broadway. sornor wassriey place.
GRADUATED CHEST AND LUNG PROTECTORS
me ns Ss'' @ Mailed
SINGER. manufacturer. 7oi broadway.
MUSIC AND MUSIC BOOKS FOR HOLIDAY
GIFTS. BOOSEY A CO.. 8. East i4th st.
MILES co. 's CENTENNIAL FIRST PRIZE PALE
MxRTS IL l,y iia place. One do lar per pints.
poMER0Y's TRUssEs ARE by FAR THE BEST
IN '''' foSEaoYF %aGss COMPANY 7se broadway
SODA WATER APPARATUS FOR MAKING ALL
'''''e' join MATTHEW'S Is, av and 2s,h st.. city
WILLIAM H. REAGAN, no BEERMAN AND
1tD Pearl will open STORE At No ID ohn st..
Monday. 18th inst, at IL O'Clock.
The New York herald., 1876-12-19
SO HAT. 81 90 -GENTLEMEN'S SILK HArs
81 so, worth stl Is New Church st.. up stairs.

COMFORT HEALTH. ECoNoMY-KEEP'S NIGHT
SHIRTS long tor 80. 81 each. best quality KEEPS
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-12-28

was referred communication from Hon.
w. d. Simpson, claiming and demand
ing, as the duly elected Lieutenant Gov
eruor of the State, his right, when pres
ent, to preside over the Senate, and an
nouncing his presence and readiness to
enter upon the discharge of that duty.
Whittemore introduced the following
resolution:
Resolved by the Senate, That a COM
mittee of six, to consist of three from
the Republican and three from the Dem
ocratic party, be appointed by the Presi-
dent of the Senate for the purpose of in
vestigating the whole matter relative to
the legal and constitutional organization
of the two houses, known as the "Wal.
lace" and "Mackey" Houses, the said
committee to commence the investigation
within ten days.
The President desired that nominations
for members Of said committee be made
by the Senate.
Messrs. Whittemore, Swails, Taft, Je.
ter, Meetze and Witherspoon were nomi-
mated.
The Senate adjourned sine die.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-12-28
COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

The Central Executive Committee for
Anderson County, at the meeting held
on Tuesday, 18th inst, passed the follow
ing resolution:
Resolved, That County Convention
of the Democratic party be called to meet
at Anderson G. 81. on the first Tuesday
in January next, to consider the situation
of public affairs in this State, and to de-
wise measures for the best interests of the
whole people Of Anderson County and
the State generally.
Thelba of representation is the same
as heretofore, to wit: Each Democratic
Club is entitled to one delegate for
twenty-five members or under, and an
additional delegate for each additional
twenty-five members. The delegates
will be expected to present credentials
from the proper officers of their respec-
tive Clubs.
It is recommended to the several Clubs,
whose meetings do not take place between
now and the time fixed for the County
Convention. that,they will hold an extra
meeting on Saturday, S0th of December,
for ihe purpose of electing delegates.
: JAMES A. HOYT,
County Chairman.