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The New York herald., 1877-10-21
A LYNCHING In TEXAS.
From tho st. Louis Globe, Oct. ISL

JEFFERSON, Texts, Oct. IL, 1877.
Last night nifty well armed and disguised mon roda
SILENTLY into Jefferson aud quietly proceeded TO the
jail which they succeeded, without much trouble, IN
entering Within It's walls wcrn Jim johnson. tho
negro, who Is accused oi having mordcred Frank
Jennings, tho mali ridcr and Abe Rotnschi,d, tho
wealthy young Jew OF Cincinnati, who SO bru-
tally murdered his mistress, Mss Moore, alias
"Damond Bessle,n aud is moving heaven and
carth by tho AID oil his fathers money TO escape tho
just penalty ol his crime. Alter Johnson had
cured ny tuc raiders, their leader who evidently
man oil culture and great authority, addressed Kotns
cnild IN cold aud formal tonea lie Informed the pris
oncr that in MS case they intended 10 let tue law take
us course. but II was SHOWN by tho evidence the
ria that thoro was any likelihood OF tho ends OF justice
bong tbwartcd they intended 10 take HIN out and
hang bim hkc dog. Rotnschid, who, u Will be
remembered, attempted suicide Just previous TO hs
arrest exhbited tho most sbcc lear at the prospect
OF death AZ the hands OF tue mob He pleaded teously
for has life. crying bnter,y, and was not molcsted.
Alter tbc warning an order was given by the leader,
and his men quietly nIcd out OF the jail. taking John.
son with them. lie was undoubtedly ynchcd Oui
his body has not yet bccn found nor has any Glow ~
70 the IDENTITY OF any Of The raiders been obsaluAA
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cevIpg reports OF tho Supervisors OF Elections in
relation 10 the primaries held Friday night Alder
man Mcintyre and Thomas Quinn, Of the Eighth ward.
INDUCED In somewhat excited discussion In relation
to the primary held IN that waro. Tho fol-
lowers OF these gentlemen also Joined In the
discussion, which after time became excited
that the committee found necessary 10 go into ex-
ecutive session. Alter the room mad been cleared the
coniendiug factions resumed the argument IN the pas
rage ways. and finally came 10 blows. The police.
however, beng quickly called IN, queled the disturb
aDcc. The Supervisors OF Election in the Eighth
ward reported that IN their opniou tho OF
violence on tho part OF the Ryan faction that
legal primary had heen held Notwitb standing this,
The committee decided 10 admit tho Ryan faction.
There were also contests In the Twelfth, Seven
The New York herald., 1877-10-21

cases exhibit sound practical civil service reform, ap
piled TO elective Offices, and that in large muniepal-
FiHh-The members OF the legal profession OF this
city n submitted the hest possh hia Judges OF
the quahheatons necessary 10 proper administration
OF tho Regissers Office win which majority OF tnem
arc brought IN almost daily contact While they
might hesitate 10 recommend one as against all
DINERS 70 political body their choice Tor this re-
sponsibe office, you Will ind upon close inquiry
among them that. whatever thor political affiliations
or inclinations they recognize Importance OF hav
Ing the office filed by a sble CITIZEN
with us duties and attentive to their interests and
those OF their clients
We ask your earnest consideration of what follows
In connection with the preceding facts
We name for the Registership, Mr.. John Y. savage,
the present Deputy Register
Mr.. savage, unlike Generals Sigel and Jones, and
very much unlike Mr. Locw, Is m independent DEM
ocrat, IN the best and scnse OF the term.
Dir. Loew y Tammany Halls candidate and moth
Ing but "rammanv Hall, in his politics. Mr..
Savage never held better or more lucrative Office
than the iaoorious and ii.pad or Deputy Regis
ter Mr Loew has held lucrative Offices, aud, like
the man who nominated him. his brother twhose life
has been one long Canvass aud who has received by
olhce-hoding nearly 81 900 600 from tho county, he
has grown rich by continued feeding at tho pubic
CRIB. Mr savage is IN American. tricd, faithful,
poor. Mr. Locw IS his brotncr's candidate, popular.
wealthy Mr Savage ~ a man of unq uestioned char
ac,er s anu untsrnlshed reputation Mr: Loew mas
held many lucrative Offices by rcason OF his shrewd
ness as politician. Mr.. savage has been a faithful
deputy register tho actual executive ofncer) Tor
nearly ten ycars and is acquainted with
every detail OF the Office Mr.. Locw
derstands It's duties TO the same extent AS do 500
lawyers In this CITY, MT savage's election would be
step IN the direction oil rca civil reform and
would be substantial re ogpition OF tried and alth-
fuI public servant Mr. I.ocw's election would be tho
elevation OF professional politician and would add to
The great wealth OF man already made ricn by pub.
lie oihce Mr. Savage would receive tho warnest
support from the members of the legal profession,
irrespective OF political creed apprecatng they do
his eminent fitness for tho oliice Mr. Loew would
undoubtedly receive the support OF such lawyers
lie aided while judge and since as reieree which ap.
pointmcnt II can be shown he recently has held
more frequently than any lawyer Now York city.
As n citizen having u voice IN this matter, we ear
ncsiy ask you to consider which Is tho httest and
strongest candidate IN your ranks to oppose Tam
many's candidate
MANY MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK BAR.
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STATE POLITICS.

ALBANY, Oct 20, 1877.
The Democratic First Assembly District Convention
to o-dny nominated W. d. Murphy by acclamation. Tho
republicans OF tho Second district dominated John "
Foster by acclamaton and in the Third district James
I. Story.
HUDsos, Oct. 20. 1877.
Tho republicans OF Columbia county to-day notni-
mated for members OF Assembly, FIRST district George
H. Power, OF Hudson; second district Samuel Wilbor
OF Chatham.
NEwBuRG, Oct. 20, 1857.
Tho republicans of the First district of Orange
county to-day rc-nominatcd James G. Graham Tor tho
Assembly
BUFFALO, N. Y. Oct 20 1877.
Tho democrats Of the First Assembly district havc
renominated Hon. John L. Crowley.
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THE REGIsTERsHIP.

To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD:-
Referring to the nomination OF Register TO bc made
by the political parties opposed to Tammany Hall,
your attention IS respectfully invited to tho follow
facts which should have some weight in detcrmin ng
your choice, provded is intended that your candi-
shall be successful oil such character as 10 re-
feet credit your organization and with such record
to strengthen your tickct:-
first-Ihc uomipatons Of both General Franz Sigel
ana General Patrick H. Jones came IRON the repuDli-
wing oi the political combinations which elected
them, ana now, as mere matter OF political courtesy,
us well matter oi policy. this nomination should
be gwen 10 the det~ocratic wing.
SecOnd-Thc fammany candidate, Mr. Frederick w.
Locw, known TO the community as a
professional politician and chrome oincc-seeker.
liza brother, Charles T.. Lorw, VINO, II IS
understood, had the naming Of tho candidate
IL dscldcd withdraw
own namc true To his record tho winner VI great
prizes IN tho local political lottery, suDstut the
oil hts orothcr When eitn oil these gentlemen
"a named tor Office tho people say, "tbe Ioow
family have been well cared ior," but tho Tammany
people currisnly submit whom tho boss vf the kennel
cracks his whip. Ex-Judgc Locw Is German, popular
ana wealthy.
Third-rhc Office Of Register, as you we'll know Is
a responsible one, and should be nlicd by ol
questioned characcr and untarnishcd reputation.
For nftccu years-for Owe tcrms--this ofce while II
has occupied by citizens OF character and popu.
larity, never laen TO citizen OF American birth,
aud whic tho bcraity OF tho American character is
such as not TO murmur as this political monotony
several oil that class Of citizens beginning 10 IN
quiro II Americans have any rights q leo once
ccpt TO pay the lees
fourt--Tno republican party having adopted .civl
service reiorm'' IN It's best sense rallyng cry,
they should he eager 10 keep pace with TammaDy
Hail. winch nominated ana elected the present County
Clcrp, Gumpicton, VINO Tor hllccn years acted in u
subordinate capacity III that oicc Mr. Van Schack,
Depuyy surrogate was elected Surrogate by anti
many, aud Mr.. William Barre, Deputy Register oi
Brooklyn, was elected Register two years ago. These
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PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICANS.
MASS MEETING IN PHILADELPHIA LAST NIGHT
NO ENDORSEMENT OF HAYES.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD


tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct 20, 1871
Tho republicans opened the campaign In this city
tonight with a large mass meeting, which was
thusiastic spite OF the conspicuous absence OF
ly all the advertised speakers which were TO have
w. Forncy, and others Hon. Morton McMichac Hon q
Ii. T. Colts, aud two others delivered speeches.
The were noteworthy OF entire absence
OF n direct Endorsement OF President Hayes any
mention OF his Tue resolutions were rs follows,
in addition to the customary formal Endorsement OF
the local republican Donnation5;-
The republicans Pniladcpnia meeting
bed do hereby resolve that after twenty ycss al tria
just pride to the great achievement
principles sustain Its candidates to preserve its i
togriiy aud to continue It's usciu ness.
secoai-ihst tue aim and purposes Ut the republican
party tighten the burdens 90 its
fostering and home industries.
and activity the business enerprise
c.untry thereby furnishing employment
thousands citizens who. being deprived OF it
suffering the deepest distress Entertaining these
earnestly deprccae the conduct oi VINO insdt
ganiz"tion mgndod republicans under the peteDce that
best Interests OF the aborer would be served giving
adherence thereto but which can OILY result Ia injury 10
the republican party. the design OF It's pro
party in tho election OF Its canaidstcs. and BY
those means 10 assist IN defeating aud destroying the
publican party by striking IL down la this ackuowl.
edged giod where hundred hfty thousa
homes testify thrift xud honesty and
cttiUu here the democratic tactics In Ohio VIII
deserted the labor ticket upon the morning of the election
should within aid their labor aud industry in meeting
OF this nation oDigattons of preserved country
thereby dcvong Ia this period oftemporary distress
OF nc millions monthly Appropriated to tho
OF the doDt, to DO diverted 10 public Improvements
The New York herald., 1877-10-21
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
: TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

TRENTON, n. j., Oct 20, 1877.
Mercer County Third District Rcpubhcan Conven-
ton, at Hamilton square to-day, nominated for mem.
Der OF Assembly John u. Rue, and the democratic
convention OF the same district rcpop mated Mayor j.
Vance Powers OF Cnnmbcrsburg, for the same posi-
ton Tie political light Is now at is height,
both portlcs having msic over onc-bali tncir non-
nations General Mcclellan Is making tour OF tho
State. Ho will be IN Camden next Wednesday, when
the democracy will turn out IN inl iorco receive
him. Everywhere no goes hc Is received with great
manifestations OF esteem. DIR. Newell Is working
bard and his v,siis through the State not made
with so uch ostentaton those OF Mcclellan. Tho
iattcr's election, however, Is probable
The New York herald., 1877-10-21
KINGS COUNTY REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

The Kings County Republican County Convention
held last evening at the headquarters OF tho Re
publican General Committee, In Court street, Brook
lyD. Tho Convention was called 10 order by Mr. Ja-
cob Worth, VINO was elected temporary chairman.
Messrs. falcs aod Cheshire woro then chosen tempo
rary secretaries. Alter tho roll had boen called
the temporary officers made perma-
nent ones. Henry \. Moore, the present IN
cumbcnt OF that oice, nominated for County
Judge by Colonel Henry ~ Connolly. The Colonel
said that Judge Moore was "a democrat. St politics
should not he considered IN his case, he had she'd
The position with great credit Gencra Clark, Mr.
John Oakley Mr. William A Cot ana number OF
others also spoke IN avor OF Judge Mvores rcnomi-
nation Mr Erasus Cook sad That all hough he could
md no iault with Judge Moore, he thought repuDl-
therefore, nominate John Henry null Tho roll was
then Called when Juago Moore found 10 DO nomi-
mated by large majority. The nomination was made
unanimous. me Convention adjourned until Wcdnes-
day afternoon at Two o'clock on motion OF Alderman
Fisher.
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DEMoCRArIC NOMINATIONS.

ELIZABETH, Oct 20, 1871
The County Democratic Convention this afternoon
nominated James = vo seller, oil Painhcd Tor County
CLERK; James J. Gerber, OF Elizabeth Tor Surrogate
aud Drs. John Daily, OF Railway, and Thomas Terrell,
Of Elizabeth, Tor CoroucrR
TINS action deposes DIR. Henry II. Cannon, democrat
who mas been County Clerk over twenty pears
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MI. MoRn1ssEy NOMINATED.

Tho Senatorial Convention OF the Seventh district
tanti-rammanyl, which was held last night at Gorma.
MIA Hail. Tweoty sixth street and Seventh avenue re-
suited III the nomination Of Mr. John Morrisscy
for Senator Prior to any ballot being taken
long discussions were INDUCED in to tho relative
claims Of each candidae, and at times the argun ents
were SO heated that a disturbance was imminent.
The Chairman mr. Maloney) lost entire control
over the mesting three or four speakers claimed
the floor ut tho Same ume and il was some time
before ballot was had. The first ballot was
informal one and resulted Ia vote or u for Nor
rissey and II for U'Bricn After some discus
sion regulur formal ballot was had, In when Nor
risscy 33. O'Brien Four present refused
vote, while voted tor Edward Cooper ana another
voted for Tammany Hall. The result OF The formal
ballot was loudly checred by the majority.
The New York herald., 1877-10-21

NEW YORK, Oct 10, IS.I
To EDITOR or TUE EERALD-
Is Mr.. John Kelly TO dictate to the people Of New
York who they shall have Tor Register, have the
people any thing TO say about II? The people and the
great number OF them sick and tired OF old pot
cal hacks, and think II just about time to give some
else chance. Let the people OF this CITY say IL
and We shall have Register, without regard to party,
and can do the same Tor Shepherd +. Knapp
ANrl-TAMMANY.
The New York herald., 1877-10-21
r,mMASY's SENATORIAL NOMINEES.

The Tammany conventions for the purpose OF nom.
inatng candidates for Senator from tho Ave senatora al
districts OF the CITY held last night. There
no disturbance at any Of them, although during
the proceedings Of the Finh some hard words were
The New York herald., 1877-10-21

PINCHBACK'S SEAT IN SENATE.
NEW ORLEANS. oct. 20. Is

NEW ORLEANS Oct. 90, 1871
Mr.. Pinchbnck lett for Washington this afternoon to
look after his interests IN reference TO his claim TO
seat In the United States senate which arc being
Jeopardized by contestants
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MISCELLANEOUS NOMINATIONS.

chester county in Convention White Plains yester
day, nominated Thomas Little OF East Chester, tor
member OF Assembly.
Thomas MuligaD, of tho Fourteenth ward, was last
evening nominated for Alderman by the Independent
Republican Convention
The New York herald., 1877-10-21
BROOKLYN REGISTRATION

Tomorrow will be the last day Of registration in
Brooklyn. The polls viii open at eight A. NJ. ana will
close al eleven A. N. Tho books will be opened again
At four r. VI. ana will he coeed at eleven O'Clock.
There are 900 voters unregistered IN Brooklyn.
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DEMOCRATIC DIscoRD.

At meeting OF the Kings County Democratic Gen.
cral Committee, hold last evening at their ncadqusr'
tors In Court street. Brooklyn for tho purpose o re-
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THE coMBINATIoNIsrs' CONFERENCE.

The thrcc conference committees OF republicans,
anti-Tam manyites and Independent democrats again
reassombed last night at No 453 Fourth avenue for
the purpose OF agreeing upon combination ticket for
county officers AT tho Friday night gathering it
agreed 10 give tho naming 81 the candidate
Tor Register and two Aldermen At large
the republicans, Justices Of the Marino Court
anti-Tammuny and two Aldermen at largo to the nde-
pen dents. The various committees together last
night for he purpose OF receiving those namcs Ex
Collector Thomas Murphy was presented for Register
and Adoph Sanger AMI Joseph Koch for the Marine
Court vacancies. These names considered In
regular order, Murphy and Sanger being rejected
Ex Comptroller Andrew II. Green and Henry Ciauscn
were suggested for Aldermen at large Those names
proved entirely acceptable. Mr. Ottendorfer declined
to run account OF his health.
Tho htch as 10 Sanger ana Murphy ncccssitated tho
taking OF recess until eleven O'clock when the three
reported back to the conferences
of their organ After this time had ella psed
the republicans came back and stated that their
ference had agreed 10 postponoment until
three O'Clock Monday next, when they
will meet in tho District Attorneys Office. In
conversation with one OF the committee II was
stated that this Adjournment agreed upon In
10 gve an opportunt TO Mr.. Murphy to decline tor
maly. 1t also stated that jacob Hess was now
almost certain OF receiving the nomination.
The New York herald., 1877-10-21

THE BREAD WINNERS COUNTY CONVENTION.
The Bread Winners League held their county Con-
vcn,ion last evening at Masonic Hail. Thirteenth street.
between Third and Fourth avenues The Hon. p. J.
Joach himsen nominated for Judge OF the Supreme
Court, and Mr.. Theodore f. Tomlinson for Register
committee was appointed 10 confer with other labor
organizations report AZ an adjourned meeting during
the coming week
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EQUITY CoURT-JuAtge Wylis.
as S ssn Soa sgs Hsgs or calendar NOEL
mitIed. Raston agt. Bastan; do. Shepherd agt
b. BostSn; auditors report confirmed De Vaugn ast
Young AFT. Young; decree of divorce; Ja:k ag:.
Jack; pro coDftssO and re erence.
PROBATE COURT, Register Webster.
fsate o. John Il. MosLy dece ased; inventory re-
t,rhsd order Of sale grahted to se a. public auction
deceased, was tied for Or bate Esae af oven
msdSI DEC aLcd rendered account and
pban Of f. Dyer deceased, rendered his account as
POLICE CoURT-,J,aige S,leH.
irg some cloth worth SIS from + D. smith: e sx
months in Jail Patrick G nnell, charged with as
u Der $500 bonds: Wm EMS, Charged i VI assault assault
and battery with intent XIII Chris Addison, con
guilty to assault on Ae ms as AND w s.a h pda9sa
Christopher Addison. assault 6pd battery ON VIM
.is, who ststto hat he made no complaint ag iinst
ADDISON and eyad Il every question tending to Grim
mate the defendant His face badly scar. al and
covered with rlesters, where it is alleged Addison
force Of the liow. Mr.. Wells, the attorney prose.
euli inserted Gn Ellis giving correct version Of
right 80 decline 10 prosecute. The ARRAY took place
N a drinking saloon and after the tunbler was
crowd, bus none Of the witnesses could or would
L u who threw II tun bier or FRED he two shots
Cihcer Biock testified that Eiils Immediately after
the occurrence told him a about IL and that Addi-
,Ia TsF MS as,a,iant O, the -,ceng h OF this com
mar keG that iT ~ tie character Of the testimony
shd he manner 8 h" witnesses before him hs was
bou1d 70 believe that Adaison was justified in long
" J AT lac h,d done. TAc Law cond not protect suck
persens Is he man Filis, who fatty refuses to give
e iinony sga!pst lis aiiaIt. ana the case Was
dismissed. Nathan Ashton, assault on Sarah Ash
for kisviie; IS. w. T. Bsckwith, Thomas W
Riley ana Robert Gre en- f.: ett COLI aserals Rob-
EFT Martin, street tlasphemy; S. Martin after the
Judgment was given, took MS seat in the docB NUT
ttrihg alord that the officer had testified to a Cd
d-n lie 1heccurt called iim up and changed the
hre = : 10 or thirty days in the work house Got.
Il - ice hi
saloon oren on Sunday. Henry Smith, loud S.
james elleher, charged with selling quor without
license; Sl05
In our port of the ARRAY case before the CONT
yesterday between Thomas J. Thompson and Alex
anter King twas ius dyertently stated that THONG
son Vas fined SIS. Mr.. Tbompson's collateral was
retu, ned TO h III, the charge not being sustained
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GEOR GETOWN.

GIANT MAGNoLIAs.-Mr. j. Heath Dodge
near Georgetown. has specimens of the grand
howerlng magnolia I'm. grandifiora) a foot
in diameter, without blemish Rather re-
markab1e growth for this high latitude.
The BOATMEN'S STRIKE.-As yet nothing
is definitely settled In regard to the strike OF
the boatmen for increase of freight rates
The coal which arrived this week Is the last
that was loaded before the strike, SO that
next week the effects Will be seen in the
falling off OF receiDts OF coal.
COAL TRADE-Report for Week Ending To
day. - Consolidation Coal COmpany-re-
ceipts, 3.023 tons; shipments, 3,023 tons
Maryland Coal COmpany-receipts, 4,3i9
tons; shipments, 5,2i9 tons. New Central
Coal COmpany-receipts $500 tons; Ship
ments, 800 tons. Borden Mining Company
receipts, ,ls5 tons; shipments, 5000 tons
BUILDING ASSOCIATIoN.-Atth the fifth reg
ular monthly meeting Ofthe Eleventh Build
ing Association, held last light at Goddard's
hall, 50 shares We're sold, being 81 $3.50, at an
average of 10l per share
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Weather Indications To-day.
oyFIcE OF GRIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
LOCAL " VS..
Condensed Locals.

From j. c. Parker we have the New York
papers IL advance OF the mails
Street lamps will be lighted at 10 p. M,
and extir guished at 10 % p. m.
The MCuTte1 house dining saloon is doing
q large business. See the advt
IL is stated by the friends OF ex-Chief En-
EineeT lliSon, of the House of Representa-
lives, that he expects 10 be reinstated In that
position on the 1st proximo
Atthe commencement of 81. Matthew's In
stitute on Wednesd evening at Odd Fell
lowL' Hall, the gold medal for eloquence was
awarded by a committee of legal gentleman
TO Master Harry T.. Jefferson.
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