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The New York herald., 1877-09-10
SPANISH OUTRAGES.

THE FIRING UPON THE EDWARD LEE-INvEs-
TIGATIoN BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT.
WASHINGTON, Sept O. 1877.
The case OF the vessel Edward Lee supposed to have
been fired upon by Spanish war vessel, the
southern coast Of Cuba has been brought the aten
ton OF the Department OF State through letter ad.
dressed by Captain Atkins to HIS mother at Newbury
port, Mass The alleged hring according 10 the
report OF Captain Atkins, was about tho middle OF
March, previous to the detention OF the Ellen Rzpa
and the Rising Sum- ana uot subsequently, has been
stated This subject is now bong investigated both
by the United States and tho Spanish governments.
Inquiry thus lar has not shown any foundation tor
tho allegation Ia Tho OF the Edward Lee but
should satisfactory evidence be furnished that any
Spanish war vcsscl has commit ted violation of inter-
natsonall law the matter will be considered tho same
friendly manner AS the casos Of tho Ellen kizpah aud
the Rising Sun by the Spanish government which has
already assured the Department o State OF It's
disposition not only TO render satisfaction, but pro.
scrve the an,cabe relations now existing between the
two governments
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
THE BRAVO POISONING CASE.
SALE OF THE FURNITURE OF THE pRIoRy AT
BALKAN.

SALE OF THE FURNITURE OF THE pRIoGY AT
BALKAN.
From tho London Morning Post.l
Tho rccoiioctions OF the Bravo have this week
been in connection with tho sale by auction OF
the furniture plate pictures, wines and Other effects
together with tho library, which commenced yeser.
day and will extcnd over to-day and tomorrow. The
announcement Of the sale has been the OF caus
ing very large number OF persons visit tho Priory
during tho last threo days. Tho particulars stated
that tho contents Of the mansion would 10 Wow on
Monday and Tuesday upon prod uction OF catalogue
the charge for which was one shilling, and that cach
catalogue would only admit one person. On Monday the
number OF persons who went over the several apart.
ments in tho mansion was upward OF seven In n
drcd, Notwithstanding that the weather was very
unfavorabe, while Oh Tuesday nearly 800 visited tho
place. great numbers OF whom came In vehicles which
lined the road almost the whole of the day, between
the Bedford Hotel, Bainan, and Tootiu . com m n
which the Priory immediately overlooks Some idea
OF the interest and curiosity manifested In the sao
may DO inferred from the fact that tho sum OF eli was
taken on Tuesday Tor catalogues at the entrance alone
independently or tho who arrived with II IN thcr
possession Tho catalogue which contains 1888 lots
those 70 be sold has photograph oil tho Priory tho
cover. There was a very numerous attendance some
time before the hour announced Tor the commence
ment OF the sale yesterday The portion OF the prop
crty disposed OF contained 20S Iots, including tho
tents oil all the bedrooms and the table aud bed non
The sale took place the first floor landing. immcd.
atey adjoining tho room In which the unfortunate Mr..
Bravo died Most OF tho articles realized prices far
beyond their vauc and II manifest that desire
to possess something belonging 10 tho place prompted
the biGdnRs.
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
THE CANsTATTER voLKS FEST.

The natives and descendants Of suAbia resident IN
Kings county commenced their annual Harvest Homo
festival TO last four days, at Myrtle Avenue Park yos-
terday. An excellent concert, two hours in duration,
nrst tho programme and then the ''volks Fest
vcron, headed BY music, marched In their varessed
costumes to the base Of the beautiful iruit col.
erec'ed for tho OCCASION, where Cap
tain John Schwcizcr, the president, delivered ad-
dress Of welcome " the masses present and TO the
societies that had sung during the concert At the
close OF the address all the singing societies sung In
unison 'rhls Is the Day OF the Lord" The ''Star
Spangcd Banner" by Franks band, followed, and
alter national salute from the battery OF Suabian
tillery the festival was declared open. Music and
singing made up the balance OF the days programme.
To-day at eleven O'Clock the gamos begin and will DO
continued until Wednesday night
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT, !
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, Sept l0--1 A. NJ.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WAsnISGroN, Sept 10-1 A. NJ
Indications
For the Middle states, southeast wnds stationary or
higher temperature, clear. followed by cloudy weather.
and falling barometer
For New Ensund, falling barometer northeast to
southeast WINDS slightly warmer. partly cloudy
weather.
For Monday, in the South Atlantic States, warmer
southeast WINDS clear, followed by cloudy weather,
stationary falling barometer and possibly local
rains will prevail
For the Gulf States. Tennessee and Ohio. tho Upper
Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys, falling baro
motcr, southeast to southwest winds warmer, cloudy
weather and numerous rains. possibly followed at the
western stations by cooler northerly winds and rising
barometer
For the lake region, easterly winds, cloudy and
rainy weather, stationary temperature and falling
barometer
The Ohio, Mississippi and Missouri rivers will risO
sghtly
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
WASHINGTON.
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.
WAsnlxoroy, Sent Q. 1877.

WASHINGTON, Sept 9, 1877
THE INDIAN coMMIssIoNERsHrP.
Neither Secretary Scburz nor Commissioner Smith
now feels at liberty to say anything definite concerning
the contemplated change in the Commss onershp but
day or two only will elapsc before the facts will be
made known. Il is certain. however, that Mr. Smith
VIII lose nothing by his transfer to another position
PROPOSITIONS FOR ABoLIsHNG THE PIEsI-
DEscY-MEMoRIALs TO Be PRESENTED 70
CONGRESS-.
Several numsrousy signed memorials will be pre-
sented to Congress next month proposing
to the constitution abolishing the Presidency an ex
ecutve council, council OF State cabinet 10 be sub
stituted therefor 10 be composed Of the
tares without any superior officer all to have equal
authoritythat Is, simply strike out the President
authorize the secretaries 70 have the OF the
laws and general supervision Of the government four
OF the council TO be elected by the House aud three
by the Senate, from mombers of their respective
houses Tor two years. oil to bo removed any
time by the house eectng them, and all 10 have the
rights Of members Ia both houses.
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
ACCIDENTS.

David Welsh, Of No $50 Cherry street, accidentally
foil yesterday from the second floor the oil
an unfinished building in Ruttcr place was severely
Injured
Mary Derln was thrown IRON a wagon yesterday In
Fny ninth street near Tenth avonuc and had her
shoulder blade broken The horse which she had bcen
driving took fright rom an Elevated Railroad train.
James H. Hatfield, forty.clght years OF age residing
at No. 2l5 Varck street. fell TO the ground the
ner OF Beecker and Greene streets yesterday and ac-
turod his skull.
John SCHWARTZ OF Rkor's Island, was IN a sailboat
OH fort morris yesterday, when tho vessel kceed
over and schwartz was drowned Tns body wss Not
rsaovarsd
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
THE MAINE ELECTION.
THE GENERAL PROSPECT IN THE STATE.

TIE GENERAL PROSPECT IN THE STATE.
PORTLAND, Sept 8, 1877
The State election occurs tomorrow. Very little
work has been done and no made. The
total will probably not exceed ITO. O0O and the
greenback ticket will do better than previously-per-
haps reaching 900 or 3O00 With this Increased op-
position being an of year, the republicans
pect to do much better than years ago. when their
majority down to less than 1000. Their disagree
ments the State Convention seem 10 amount TO
little, aud those OF the democrats over their candidate
appear somewhat moro serious, particularly In the
Penobscot region.
THE SOFT MONEY MEN.
The grcenbackers are strongest IN Apdroscoggn and
Somerset counties, and may affect the county tickets
Last year the democrats had but two countes-Knox
and Lihcoln-but In 1875 they had five. Cumberland
and York counties are very close Aroost0ok Is Iikoy
TO 60 democratic Washington county IS close. Last
years democratic nominee, who was thrown at
this years convention, resides there The republican
legislative majority Will he reduced from last year but
probably not so low as Two years ago
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
THE DEvOURING ELEMENT.

NARROW ESCAPE FROM A DREADFUL CALAMITY
EXCITEMENT AMONG TIE CUES FORTUNATE
ExTINGUIsHING OF THE FLAMES.
lBY TELEaRAPH TO THE HERALD
q epGYa MONTREAL, Sept 8, 1871
ST. Lawrence Hotel, the leading hotel in the city,
last night very sharing the fate the
Southern Hoel IN st. Louis. Between eight and
O'Clock lire discovered In one of the bedrooms
tho centre flat. Alarm was promptly given, ana on
tho OF the brigade the Are mad made consider
able headway and was burning iuriousy. The nremen
worked herolcally and succeeded IN conhning tho lire
to four rooms The furniture In these was completely
destroyed while considerable damage done 10 tho
house by water, the large dining only recently
eiaborately frescoed having been badly injured
EXCITEMENT CREATED.
The hotel was full, and the excitement among the
guests during the progress OF ths hre was intense.
Every lett tho building carrying much baggage
az they could with them but when II WAS announced
that the fire was extiuguisted, ana that all danger
was over most oil them returned. About fiity were
50 frightened Eowever, that thcy would not go back,
and put up tho Ottowa House, little further down
the street.
THE GUESTS.
As the reels arrived the scene st, James street
was densely crowded withs people, who greatly Oh.
structed the movements OF the hremen. For a time
the widest excitement prevailed AS the lre looked
ing u feared the guests the upper
flats could not escape. All managed to get out how.
ever considerably frightened. but otherwise unhurt
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
CALIFORNIA ELECTION.
SUCCESSES IN SAN FRANCISCO.

DEMOCRATIC SUCCESSES IN SAN FRANCISCO.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. Q, 1877.
Tho count In this city Is completed, with the excep
ton OF about one hundred votes, which will not
change the result Matthew Nunan (dem.J is elected
Sheriff, and Dr. David 3. Todd idem.) Coroner John
c. Murphy tdem is elected Senator in the Ninth dis
tric aud Robert Haght icitizcDs and taxpayersO Su
pervisor In the Tenth ward Otherwise tho result is
was indicated iust night Some doubts still exist
as to one or two members OF tho Legislature IN tho
interior counties, the voting having boon close aud
lull returns not received
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
THE PRESIDENTS TOUR.
DAY AMID OLD FRIENDS AND xEIeano

DAY AMID OLD FRIENDS AND SEIGBBoEs
FRrMoyr, Ohio, sept. o. 1877.
President Hayes and family, accompaI led by Gen.
sral Carroll, who is at present guest OF the prcsi-
dents, attended service the Methodist Church here
this morning. The church beautifully decorated
with flowers aud trailing vines, and presented very
attractive appearance. AT the conclusion OF the
vice, which was conducted BY Rev. j. W. Miller, many
OF The Presidents old friends and neghbors gathered
around him 10 shake hands with him and Mrs. Hayes
aud wish them hearty welcome home. Tho family
did not attend church in the evening
The New York herald., 1877-09-10

HOSTS OF PEOPLE WHO USED To USE GREASY
nnguents and astragent washes for
eomresensi beatissf If' me nea outward specific aud
LshAiR asp wulss,r Drr. black or brown. Soc
A-PKicE REDUCED FROM IS TO So KNOX'S
IA" siLh hAF' ~. Broadway and fith Avenue Hotel
ALE PAR EXcELLENCE.-FIRsr PREMIUM
american Ale. eossied Tor family use g. j. STAFF. iis
A-FoR DEBILITY, ARISING FROM oyER.x
ton sickness. 81 from any cause whatever. scnrscns
slasshp Iosic ]. valuable remedy containing tho
PfGdus'gns n 'ts aa,tiss truly
by DR. II. schenck son. Phiiaseiphis Pa Far sais
by AL druggists " ~
BRAIN Foop Is SOLD By HuDYur HERALD
Building; Caswel! Massey, 25th 81 aud B.o.dway
DYElNG AND CLEANING-NEw YORK pyE.
ss.as Duane 80 spo.asas So sss's" ss i'sss S.
So rhsGs5a EaSsSsa sy ysa sA
AAvE YOUR JOB PRINTING
done At tho
METROPOLITAN JOB PRINTING oFFIcr&
2s Ann ST.
LEA PERRIN's
woncEsrRRsuins SAUCE
is the original and only worcestershirs Sauce
THE HERALD OFFERS FOR SALE
TWO SINGLE BULLOCK rERFEcrING PRESSES.
capable ofprinung 1900 COPIES per bear
ALSO ALL TnE STEREOTYPE MACHINERY BE-
StSG fSiGE. 5000 "s"S'o
Now York Herald.
USE HYATr'S "a b" LIFE BALSAM, THE OLD
and most reliable family medicine as purifier.
USE THE LION FEVER AND AGUE PAD. SENT
by mail on rocepi of ST. I,277 Broadway.
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Reported Capture Of Plevna
by the Russians.
THRICE HAPPY MONTENEGRINS.
Capitulation of the City
of Nicsics.
GOING HOME TO ST. PETERSBURG.
CDY CABLE TO THE HERALD

lDx CABLE TO THE HERALD.
LONDON, Sept. 10, 1877.
The Manchester Examiner publishes the
following despatch announcing the capture
of Plevna by the Russians
''SIsTovA, Sunday night, Sept 9.
''This morning an attack on all sides of
Plevna was commenced and was continued
throughout the day. By six O'Clock in the
evening the town of Plevna was in the hands
Of the Russians, and the Turks were in full
retreat in great disorder The losses are
enormous, but details have not yet been re-
ceived."
THE SIEGE OPERATIONS.
Oflcial bulletins from the Russian headquart ers
at Poredin give details OF operations against Pevna
rs iollows:-"At dusk on Thursday troops of the
western column approached Plevna, and working
all night unobserved by the Turks, erected bat
teries on the heights surrounding the Turkish for
tilcations. The Russian siege batteries opened on
Friday at six A. NJ. a cannonade which continued
all day. The commantant OF one OF our batteries
was killed and two officers were wounded. Our
loss on Friday was not large. A few shots were
exchanged during the night.
RENEWED THE NEXT DAY.
"The artillery engagement was renewed on
Saturday morning with great vlgor and continued
all day. In the evening our left wing succeeded in
occupying the heights to the south OF the town
hp Of Tlo nf
was also occupied. The centre and right wing have
approached within 1900 1,400 yards OF tile Turk
lsh forti1catons. Their losses on the whole are
not great. The cannonade lasted all OF Saturday
night and increased in violence on Sunday morn
ingn
THE HOUR AT HAND.
A despatch dated Bucharest, Sunday, says:--"A
general attack on Plevna will be made to-day. 1t
is said that 10000 Turks, who were marching to
0sman Pacha's assistance, have been intercepted
below Nirsk. The Russians have erected new
monster gun at Slobosia, which has silenced three
Turkish batteries before Rustchuk."
CLOSING IN ON RUsTcHuE.
telegram dated Bucharest, yesterday, says
"The whole Russian Rustchuk army has taken up
fresh and less extended positions" Other dc
spatches indicate that these positions are probably
in the neighborhood OF Bjela
FINAL SURRENDER OF NIcsICs.
The Vienna Political Correspoadence's Cattaro
special reports that Nicsics, with nineteen guns
has surrendered Internationally, but the garrison
and inhabitants were allowed to withdraw to
GatschkO.
WHEN THEY WILL RETURN.
Berlin correspondent telegraphs the follow
ing:-"Trustworthy advices from Bulgaria state
that as soon as the operations at Plevna are de-
cded either by victory or defeat, the Czar, Care
witch and Grand Duke Vladimir will return to st.
Petersburg, the Grand Dukes Nicholas and Alexis
and the Prince Of Lenchtenberg remaining at the
seat Of war;
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
THE YACHT FLORENCE.

BAD WEATHER ENCOUNTERED ON THE SOUND.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
HAxrRoRD, Conn, Sept 8, 1877.
The steam yacht Florence, Captain Nelson, OF Now
York, arrived hero this afternoon, ana the party,
which includes several ladies, passed tho evening
with Hartford friends They report rough weather on
tho Sound for three tour days past and wcre COM
pclied TO put into Oyster Bay, Huntington Bay, and
again into New Haven Saturday moruipR, Tho
Florence sails TO- morrow or shelter Island
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
CLERGYMAN IN TROUBLE.

By TELEGRAPH TO 1HE HERALD
MONTREAL, Sept o. 1871
Rev. Mr.. Corbett, Methodist clergyman at Dixvile.
is under arrest the charge Of seducng u young
lady, daughter OF one Of the members of hts congrc-
CATION. The affair great in Eastern
township At first 1t supposed by friends that
the charge pure fabrication, but having heard
evidence they have mostly convinced that bis
conduct has been grossly improper. If guilty
ol tho chm
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
obi UARY.
w. w. SECOMBE-

The above gentleman, esteemed citizen, endearcd
to large circle oil friends died suddenly OF heart DIS
case at the Westminster Hotel Friday. Mr. Sc.
combe was one cf the most active OF New YORK bust.
ness men, He was always ready 10 assist every enter
prise which promised 10 add to the prosperity OF tho
city ana the growth Of It's business.
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

CITIZEN OF DRooKLrN RUN OVER AND IN
sTANTLY KILLED.
BY TELEGRAPH To THE HERALD
IRvrxGroS, n. Y, Sept. o. 1877.
terrible railroad accident occurred this evening al
q quarter to seven the Irvlngton station. Mr..
James Mairs. a member OF the nrm OF William h.
Mairs Co., paper manufacturers At No. So sackett
street. Brooklyn, has recently been visiting his uncle
David Dows. Irvngton. While walking on the track
ana when about i've hundred yards below the station
to avoid IT, stepped from the track when was
by an up express train and instantly killed His
mains were conveyed to the station to await the
Coroners inquest
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
G ENERAL EUROPEAN NEWS

GENERAL GRANTS EUROPEAN TOUR.
By CABLE TO THE HERALD.
LONDON, Sept. 10, 1871
General Grant, who has been receiving honors and
attentions everywhere In his travels through Great
Britain. was presented the freedom OF Inverness ON
Safn
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY

rhe following record will show the changes in the
temperature for the past twenty -FOUR hours. in com.
parson with the corresponding date OF last year,
indicated BY the Thermometer at Hudnups pharmacy,
HERALD Buding:-
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
.Ow FEVER AT FERNANDINA.
YELLOW
JAoxsoyvILrs, Fla. Sent o 1877.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Sept Q. 1877.
Aspeciai dispatch to the san and Press reports
death from yellow fever at Fernandlna day and one
new case The authorities there are taxing active
measures TO prevent further spread Of tie disease
and II is generally believed 1t will be confined to the
family in which II first made its appearance
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
HIGH TIDES.

EACHTs WASHED UPON THE RoCKs-pRoPERTY
DESTROYED.
BosToS, Mass. Sept O. 1871
Tho highest tides since 1873 prevailed along the
Revere Beach and Nahant to-day. wooden
platform, 800 feet long, and supported by
iron pipes, which cost between $4,000 and
$4,000, owned by James o Young, and running
from the Pavilion Hotel was washed away.
number OF yachts washed on the rocks and dam
aged slightly Several bath houses along the beaches
washed away aud smashed up
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
PHYSICIAN KILLED.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Sept. 8, 1871
Dr. g. W. Sway. OF this city, prominent honor.
opathc phys'cian killed a, Deerneid last night
by falling from a railroad bridge.
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
AN IRISH COLONEL SELLERS.
[FrOm the Cork Examiner.

From the Cork Examiner
LIMERICK, August 29 1877
At meeting Of the Board OF Gardans to-day letter
was road irom Dir. OGrady Offering 10 enter into an
arrangement with the Board on payment OF 4 certain
sum- 10 prevent tho tncurson OF the Colorado beetle
into the country, or destroy II II should come Tho
guardians deferred action in the matter
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
SHERIFF OF MONTREAL.

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
MONTREAL, Sept 0, 1851
Hon. Mr.. Chauvoau, chairman OF the Quebec Harbor
Commission, has been appointed Sheriff Of Montreal
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
MASSACHUSETTS, DEMOCRATS.

SrRISGrIELD, Mass, Sept Q, 1871
o! SpringAod's 6ty delegates TO the Democratic
State Convention y majority are anti-Gaston and
mostly for Adams. OF Wesi1eld's twenty-six about
one.quarter In faver Of Adams the rest arc ior
Gastou, but accept Adams as compromise between
him and Adams
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
REV. AMEDfUS Rape.

Rev. Amedus Rappe, who was consecrated Catholic
bishop Of the diocese OF Cleveland Ohio in 1884, ana
resigned in 1870 died at ST Albaus, w. last night at
the agc of seventy He well known through
out the United states and Canada as TEN peranco re-
former and missionary. Tho funeral Will take place
on Tuesday.
The New York herald., 1877-09-10

ATTACK ON A POLICEMAN.

PROVIDENCE K l., Sept o, 1877.
Early this morning. while trying to arrest drunken
reveller Policeman =. X. Garrigan was assailed by
eight rougns One OF the latter named Hugh +.
McGarry, who struck the ofhccr with u stone, was
fatally wounded by Garrigon.
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
ENTRIES FOR HEAT RAc

horses all on the course to-day aud largo mum.
Der of visitors wero also on tho ground.
PLEASANT INDICATIONS.
The indications that the day will be pleasant
tho city will be crowded with visitors The first race
promises to be exciting event. and for which Coro-
net appears TO be the iavortc, although quite a num-
Der OF private bots have been made Deadhcad and
Waller RISK Is the tavorite IN the heat race Risk
and Deadhead, who fell yesterday, are all right
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE Ar DRArrLEBoRo, VT.

BRArrLgBoRo, Sept y, 1877.
fire broke last night in barn In Elliott street,
adjoining the Revere House. and the building, with
seven valuable horses belonging to Kiboe h Co., OF
Springfield, Mass, was burned. Adjoining and belong
Ing 10 the same property werc G. e. Alexanders meat
market, which was destroyed, and the pant shop OF
G. s. sargent The nainos comniun icated with the
Revere House, owned by H. G. Nash, which vas also
destroyed Cox & Co IS stove store, In Revere Block
was burned, and several ether buildings were dam
aged.
LOSS AND INSURANCE.
The loss Is estimated at $4,000 The insurance is
about $50, 600 and IS divided as follows --Etna,
S5. 500; Hartford, $1,000; Phmnix, 81 400; Royal
000; Lancashire. $1,000; North AmeriCan 81, 500
Union and Vermont Mutual, $1,000
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
GEORGE r. FAY,

George +. Fay, recently city editor OF the Springfield
Republican, died yesterday at Springfield, Mass. aged
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
ICE FOR BULGARIAN HOSPITALS
From tho Irish Times. ]

Sixty men are daily employed in quarrying the
Grndewad glacier, cutting out blocks Of about one
hundred and fifty pounds each tramway takes the
the ice 10 Interlaken tho descending trucks forming
the motive power for the return OF empty ones and
the export extends to the Bulaarian hospitals.
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
NEWPORT RACES.

ENTRIES FOR THE HANDICAP RACES TO-DAY.
EY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD1
NEWPORT, Sept. " 1877.
The following are the official entries for Sachnest
handicap tomorrow which this after.
The New York herald., 1877-09-10

THE INDIANA SOLDIERS ORPHANS HOME
BURNED.
IyDIANApoLIs, Sept o, 1917.
Tho Indiana Soldiers Orphans Home at knights.
town was burned last night. The Children were 70.
moved without loss Of life Dsmage, $100, 900;
Insurance, 5000
The New York herald., 1877-09-10
PENNSYLVANIA WORKINGMEN.

PATED COOPERATION WITH THE aREENBACK
PARTY
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
HARRISBURG, Sept. g. 1877
The State workinsmens Convention will meet in
this city tomorrow bu. the indications unfavora-
bic tor u large attendance Of delegates. Very few
counties will be represented, and 1t IL doubtful II any
ticket Will be nominatcd.
Tho State Greenback Convention will moet at Will
Transport on the i9th inst, aud II Is thought tho
workingmen who nave thrown of their acg ancc TO
the democratic aud republican partos viii cooperate
with the greenbackers IN the support OF u ticket
TERMS OF FUSION.
platform will probably be adopted by the Labor
Convention and in consideration OF Its ratification by
the Willamsport Convention the workingmen will
support the ticket nominated by It. There 10 strong
talk that W. /. Schoi!, democratic candidate ior
Auditor General, Will be supported by the combina
ton,