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Litchfield enquirer., 1877-11-29
Centaur..
I,INIMENIS.
They relieve pain.
 They subdue swelIings. ~x,a They cure burms, without a scar

The White Centaur Liniment is now the standard rernedt for Rheumatism. NeuraL{ia Sciati.a, Lnuba- go Frost Bit-s aked Breasts Itch, Cutaneous Erup- tio.s etc These Liniments have stood the tess Of time They have per ormed more wonderful cures of obstinate bedrldden trippies, and have alievisted more Iains in shorter space of time, than have all other Linme nts Embrocstions. Extrnets, Ointnsnts and sayes in existence Their sale is increasing reg u.ariy and rapidly Their best endorsers are phFs- cans surgeons and yeterinaries. There is literally no fesn boue or muscle ailInent upon either mah or beast which the Centaur Liniments will not alleviate and generally cure. But it must be understood that there are two kinds of Liniment; the White ia for family Its- and the Yellow for horses and animals
 For horses mules isblsto spayin syee- ney Calls, Ssrains strinshslt Poil-evil, etcs the Yellow Centanr iiniment is worth it's weiGA m gold We have thousands of certificates relating how valuable horses have been speedily restored by aol- lar bottle of this wonderful allhealing remedy. same is constantly told of the eeets upon the human frame. ,Persoas hobbling upon craitches fer years new Etin JefntA, 4uAnoss aBd old Sores; izxe. yth .use of . few bottles of the White Cessaar Linl- ment betn restored to the of all their hnbss The effects are next to marvels. We will give the Lini. ment to any person who heard of failure. Such case has never been reported to us. These Lini. meuts are sold throughout the habitable globe.
 J. B. ROSE k O.. 46 DEY ST. NEW YORK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-11-29

CATCHING FISH IN VANooUvERs ISLAND The natives of Vancouvers Island have a pc culiar mode of catching small fish which re- sembles herring, but is inferior to it in size Taking lath-like stick of tough wood, the edge of the end not handled being armed for several feet with thin iron spikes, they proceed slowly in search of their prey, using their inn plement like paddle, and darting it rapidly through the finny droves. By this man9uvre a dozen or two are frequently impaled at a stroke, and adroitly transferred to the canoe to be used as bait. Herring and herring -spGaoR are largely eaten, both fresh and dried, the spawn being obtained by placing fir branches in the quiet bays which the herring frequent. AS soon as the branches are covered the spawn is collected and dried in the sun. Halibut and rock-cod are also caught in these waters Among shell-fish may be mentioned a poor apology for the oyster, which seldom attains a diameter exceeding an inch. Its.near neighbor, the clam, atones for this deficiency, and is ire quently got upward of a pound in weight Very dear to the heart of Siwash is this mud loving crustacean which plays an active part in rustic repasts. The bivalve.is often smoked dried, and put on long skewers; and together with dried salmon, forms an unfailing adjunct to the Indian cuisine. Besides the oyster and clam, the musseL razor-fish, cookie, and few others are found on these coasts. -C Cham6er's yOurnGi
 THE POPULATION OF EGYPT. PT.-Napoleon es- timated that the population of Egypt proper in 1790 was only one-fourth of what it had been in ancient times. Lane, in his Modern Eqyp- tiaDs, gives the ancient population at 1000, 900 or 2, GOO, 900; and quotes Diodorus Siculus to to the effect that it was ,0O0, 900 in the times of the ancient Kings, and not less than 3, ,O0O,- OOO in his own day. Lane estimated the whole population of Egypt proper in 1885 as not more than 2,50O, 600: he was of the opinion that the produce of the soil, if not7tng scas exported | would suffice for population of 1, 900, ,O00- and ii all soil fit for cultivation were sown, for SOOO,O0O. The above estimates probably re- ferred only to what is now called Lower Egypt,
 for the population of Egypt proper is now esti- mated at more than 5000, 900. 1t is claim ed" says MT. Le Leon, '.that in the last 15 years 50O, 900 acres have been reclaimed, and that 5OO, ,OOO more are in course of reclamation
 from the desert and this result is due to the
 extension of the canal system effected by the
 Khedive. - BlacksoOOGs Magaaane.
 Many white Kentuckians are emigrating to
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-11-29
Cheshire Nursery

1884. Apple Trees, 2and 8 years G old strong and vigorous. $24 % per hundred: 2S cents each. Pear standard, years rstclass 60 cts
 and years extra strong (hbrous rooted 75 cents $l co. Crescent Seeding strawberry bids fair to rank among strawberries as the Bartlett does among pears a 50 per dozen. Other fruit trees vines and Ornamentals in great variety. Trees and plants de-
 vrrrd in Waterbury free of charge. Send for czta- togue. 8s #s&# N. s. PLAIT, g@ 22-8m s8& " 3 &m&A Cheahira Conn
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-11-29

Many white Kentuckians are emigrating to Kansas
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-11-29
Pennington Savings Bank

once Hours, to 12 A.M.. to 6 IF. M. Deposils made in this Bank are put upon Interes SFyT RY GHECK or POST OFFICE MONEY OR DER amd she Deposit Book wii btrst,synea by Maii. An Loans are made under the supervision of an efn- cient Board of Directors.
 TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDS,
 May l, 1877, -.Si ,0Su.oo4ss eH-The Bank Vault is protected bya Sargent < dreenleaf's Double Chronometer Lock, by Burglar JULIUS GAY, Treasurer.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10
DOMESTIC MARKETS.

New Yong; Oct o.-Flour firm and in good
demand Minnesota new $500. %; su"ertine
Stet4 and WesIern s5ee5 so; extra state md We T.
ern S. 1906; Southern -four firm and in good
emend: superfins No. Q 50 50614 25 superfine
81 5oee5 25. ,Wheat weak and lower: derpand
ober % S8 Sd sa sspng "f s ssb + e a
m re active gan&la s7@ai. re firmIy he'd, but but
Yss ae stsem4r & g 62rn b5 f do s 5c
ober sold at 5oGi; No cash 5eH bid
Do October sol ct 60: oats steady but, quiet;
white 35E@3G: 1eleeted 81. rk strong but
quiet: mess s14 40 on spot; Qe ober s14 20 bid.
Lard stro ger and In good export dsmamd :
firm but nnGh nigel. Cut meats firm fhir re-
quest; picked bellies $685. do hams lta@12&.
eddy hang ttarss ~ srHs m lot gton rm
Che, Sc quiet seH}y aud ,unchan cd at 7@12H
fnr 9,e,l g mnon to prime. and ta@1a% r fanay.
Der 81 ns: " vsmber 1;' s. . oo3' oorn@ocIoser NSSS
42a sellers; November 423s Sc Iera. Pork-Oeto-
Der - ,7o14. Is; November ,slt 35 bid; year
ber s65 bid; y"ar $40 bid; january $685. z0ss.4o.
CHICAGO, Oct. 8, $3.50 %. m.-Wheat closed af
81 lLs; November 81 o9!z0S1 ooj5; year 81 o81t@9
421. Oats steady -Oaob r MI Novembe Z3H
December2t. Pork-Octobsr si4 10: year s12 % !:
January sl3 %. Lard-Octob ss5: year s.a5 !;
l12,eG9: Boxed meats closed ut G24: shoulders g.;
long clear 81; short rip VI sugar. cured for fu-
tufb HeilVfTV selling III 61a Sn ufdSfS ia long
clear "a short rib ga sugar-cursd ~.
BALTIMORE. Oct. 9-Flour active: receiuts
s31y bbls shipments 800: siles 1900. Wheat active
and lower; receipts 5000 bushels; spi ipments
10000; aales $1,000: No. g. cash 81 AZ; do Octo-
ber 81 An; do November 81 A bid. Corn steady
aDd firm receipts 1900 bushels; shipments
81 900; sales 10000: cash and October 5s1l No.
yembsr 60 Oats steady; mixed "a; whi q IS.
Whisky dull 81 H. Coff5s dub and heavy; Rio
o. dinary careoes tGt40t7; job lots 1s1s0z1 gold
90 DAYS, ProVi5inns-bulk shoulders sOsA
NJ ss Pork SIS. Lard-refned Io1z.
CINCINFAT1, Oct 9.--Lard is ina fair demand
and s'eads 81 81 for win or steam and S5s for
current make. M rss pork eady and quiet:
CITY mess 81 5ClDl4 Is. Hogs de-
mand and market rather elsy selling. common
81 5ggg5: fair to good light IS 1o05 10; fair to
good packing IS 10l15 A.: select butchers o. SIC,
60. Rye fair demand. $1,000 for No. Q. Oats
heayy--Wbite 28lg30 and mixed 250Z7 Barley
dull with heavy receipts. but held stssgly 81 G6l1
70 for good 70 prime spring. Whisky steady and
demand fair at 81 0s; common in moderate de-
mand-SaleS 2t1 bbIs
ST. LOUIS Oct 9.-Market cIosed-Wheat. No.
cash ~ 361s01 3GA ; 40. 3 ca b 81 31B: October
81 20 bid; November 81 274 year 81 n bid No.
cash 81 22hs1 M, C,ru, cast ~: OFT Der MIN
A.: November AZ bid; year 800. Oats. cash 25 !;
O,t0ter 25% Noven Der 251s: December 2gz4 bid !;
year 251s. Rye cash 551a: October 5s4 bid; Mo-
yemb 81 bid, Inspections: Wheat 45. 800 bushels
Ccrn 90 00t Oat= 5000. Barley 1000. Pork. sl4 100
Ii 30 bid: November S14 50 bid year Sf2 80 bid.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10
ED WIN ADAMS BENEFIT.
Sale Of seats Yesterday Realizing About
SSOOO-Adams said to be Dying.

New YORK. Oct. "a host of well dressed
people p0ured into the Academy Of Music
yesterday afternoon to attend the sale of
boxes and reserved seats for the benefit Of
Edwin Adams, the celebrated actor. AS there
was no charge for admission, and as Sothern
and Florence were announced as the auction
eers, everybody about town who had leisure
time on hand put in an appearance, anticipa-
ting an uncommon treat in the way of amuse-
ment,. with the iustjfying reflection that it
was all In the line OF sympathy and benevo-
lence, for the stricken actor: The house was
as full as on o benefit night, and the stage
was OverIUwing with members of the profess
sion. Many well known actresses were pres
ent, and Of actors in all lines of popular OIL
tertainmeDt there could have been no fewer
than a couple Of hundred
The stage, auditorium and balcony were
occupied up to the last sent but the second
circle and gallery were empty, as it was only
natural to expect, for nobody in these pOr-
tions Of the house could well compete in the
auction or catch the fua that was transpiring.
A dozen or more chairs were distributed
about the front OF the stage, and on one Of
these Billy Florence mounted at 3 p. m, to
open the proceedings His appearance was
greeted with great applause, but it must he
said that when he made the announcement
that Sothern could not be there, owing to the
fact that he had gone to Philadelphia to wait
on his sick friend Edwin Adams, % feeling Of
disappointment came over the audience, and
more than half the enjoyment appeared to
be spoiled; but when Florence stated that
Billy Backus of the San Francisco minstrels
had consented to act as q substitute in Dun
dreary's place, the tone Of anticipated de-
light was restored
The circumstances that the auctioneer
eventually took to heart were that the great
outside public who filed the auditorium made
no bids for the boxes, and that professionals,
exclusively, did the bidding and bought the
boxes. Certainly, after the events Of yester-
day, it must be admitted that no class of
people stand to each other with more self
sacrifice and chivalrous devotion than do the
theatrical people. which was demonstrated in
the sale Of boxes, all of which were bought by
people more or less identified with the the
atrical profession.
When Florence had disposed Of all the
boxes, eighteen in number, realizing about
$4,000, he stepped down and gave way to
Billy Backus, who was received with con-
siderable applause, which he very abruptly
checked by crying out in great, deep bass
voice, "Hold on; | may not be success, but
| will offer you what is left"
The entire sale realized about 5000. The
benefit night Is expected to realize as much
more. Reports reached the city late in the
evening that poor Adams was dying, and
there was much heartfelt sympathy expressed
for him by members of the profession. A let
ter published from Edwin Adams says that
he will be unable to attend the benefit and
expresses much gratitude to his friends the
nreSg and tho ptiblip
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10
Jerome Park Races.

JEROME PARK, n Y, Oct. 9.-This was the
fifth day Of the fall meeting Of the American
Jockey Club. The attendance was fair, but
the track was very bad owing to the heavy
rains of last night
The first race was for a sweepstake Of S25,
with S490 added; distance one mile, in which
there were nine starters. In the betting Vir-
giniu5 was the favorite. The race was won by
Cuba by.a length, Virginius second, Viceroy
third. Time, 1:49Ls.
The second contest, a dash of two miles, for
purse Of $500, had five starters, Aigerine
being the favorite. The race was won by st.
James, Algerine second, and Dauntless third.
Time, 5 49l15
The third race, for purse Of 800, for two
year 0lds, distance tlsrne- 4uafteTB III j nliie,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10
AgrIgu turA1 Eair,

FREDERICK, Md, Oct. 9.--The county agri-
cultural exhibition opened to-day under the
most favorable auspices. Indications are
that the success Attending the exhibition will
fsr surpass that Of all previous displays Of
county products. Stock entries are particu-
larly fine and unusually large. President
Hayes will visit the fair ON Thursday next.
with several members Of his Cabinet He has
declined private entertainment. and will stou
ut the City Hotel. He prefers to he n or ;
among the people than would be possible were
he TO accept the hospitality extended him.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10
The Allegheny savings Bank in Bank =
raRtcy.

PITrsBURa. Oct. 9.-The full statement Of
the Alleghany Savings Bank is published to-
day. and shows the liabilities to be- ss4e, 900,
with assets amounting to $296,OO0 The con
cern went into bankruptcy yesterday. Com
modore w. J. Kpuntz, the well-known steam
boatrnan, who lost heavily by the failure ot
the bank, has also gone into bankruptcy
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10
FRANCE.
The Irrepre ssible S.am.,stta.

PARIS, Oct. 9.-M Gambsttn addressed an
audience Of 10000 persons ut the American
circus tonight. He denounced the reaction
ary condition Of affairs as being inspired by
The Vatican. and said that clericalism had
France as the scene Of It's last nttsrnpt at
domination. He further said that the ascen-
daney Of ultranontanism would place the
country in imminent peril within. as with
out. Great enthusiasm prevailed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10
The Bristol safe.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Oct. 9.--The steamer
Bristol from New York, arrived here ut D.
M, having been delayed by the severe STORM
on the Sound last night which the captain
reports was one Of the worst he eyer expert
eneed. No damage was done to the Bristol.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10
MRXEEAN MADN Ess.
satisfaction for the EuiIis Raids or

New YORK, Oct. 9.-Senor Mata the rep
resentative Of the Diaz government, who is
at present stopping in this city, said to-day
thata demand for satisfaction would be made
count Of Lieut.. Bulls recent raid to Saragos-
sa in search Of cattle thieves, and intimated
that If it was not promptly rendered there
would be muss In the camp.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10
MONEY AND STOCKS.

NEw YORK.. Oct. o.. Money closed at ) u cent,
Exchange closed steady ut 4 s1ho4 So. Gold
closed at 1923. Governments el,sei steady
currency gs, 120at2oa. P.ciie Iailraai b MIS-
closed as ,llows: Union fir.ns 10th@1o43S. do.
land grants 1D25sgIoj. do sinking fun s g4sia
a5A. Centrals 1o59s@16524 The stock market
was firm near the close and prices advanced
M@1b v cent from lowest pUn, OF tha day.
The fenture OF the market was Western Union,
which rose 70 "a, Tue transactions to-day az.
u npat cd y4g 443 shares 7
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10
FOREIGN MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL. Oct. 9, 1:z5 .. m Flour unchanged.
Wheat firm spria9 I'd higher; "a ifocnfa Cub
unchan ked: do average Id on outside price.
Corn 3d higher. Peas cd lorer.
LONDON Oet. o. s D. m.-Wheat off coast ae-
tive: red winter sis cd. WheaI To arrive in
good demand; Chcago sIi btly better at $3.50
SIS cd Corn off coast and TO arrive demand
good; prices unchanged.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10
X UssIA.
Formidable soc,suist prot

LONDON, Oct t0.--A dispatch from st. Pc
tersburg says q Socialist plot has been dis
covered In that city, which extends to Mos
COW and Kew. Over six hundred psrsons
have been arrested
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10

MONTREAL, Oct 9.-Ralph Foster, account
ant in the treasury department of the Grand
Trunk Railroad, has absconded, leaving his
books In disorder. The amount of his defal-
road say 1t Is small Foster has been leading
n fast life
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10

SHENANDOAH. Penn, Oct. "a miner
named David Murdoch was instantly killed
to-day at the Plank Ridge colliery by the fall
OF coal upon him. His body was horribly
crushed, and bruised almost beyond recogni-
tinn.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10

P1TTsBURa, Oct. g.-Hatch, the missing
Newcastle lawyer, has reached home and
tells a singular story Of having been invpigled
by woman into showing her the way to the
Union depot, where he was bueked and gag
ged, abducted to New Orleans, and robbed Of
saIns S2O00.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10
HNO

had four starters The race was won bv Ma
ritana, DanicheH second, and Fly Filly third
Time, / .25.
The fourth and last race was handicap
steeple chase; purse $500; distance about two
miles and @ quarter. There we're six starters,
and the race was won by Deadhead Time,
427L.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10
Iowa Egprftnn.

Iowa Cry, Oct. 9.-The vote is rather light.
Owing to the inelemency of the weather and
the prevalence OF scratching, returns con n
very slowly Thus far they Indicate Repub-
lican majority for the State and township,
while the Democrats will elect the count
ticket,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10

CINCINNATI, Oct. 9.-Maud Granger, the
actress, Last night found long lost brother
In Springfield, Ohio. They had not heard Of
dental nleeting yesterday.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.--For the South Atlantic
and Eastern Gulf States, clear or partly
cloudy weather, stationary pressure and tenn
the uDxt xthea5s.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10

NEWARK. N. j., Oct. 9.-The charter cleo
ton here to-day is progressing quietly but
earnestly. Up TO Q 80 p. IN. the vote polled
was light In consequence Of the rain this
morning. The Republicans claim that Yates
for Mayor Is reelected BY 1000 majority. and
they have ten out Of the fifteen aldermen
The Democrats coneede Yates reelection by
O. small majority.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10
0niet Before Pa yng

LONDON, Oct 10.--A dispatch from Buchar-
cat says that all is quiet before Plsvna; the
sappers are working In the trenches both
night and day.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10
Later.

NEWARK, N. j., Oct 9.--The charter cleo
tion to-aay has resulted in the reelection Of
Yates, Republican, for Mayor, by over 1000
majority. Nine Republican aldermen out Of
fifteen were elected
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10
FOREIGN NEWS.
England.


LONDON. Oct. 9,-The race for theCzarweteh
stakes, for three years old, was run Mt New
Market to-day, and was won by Hilarious
with Macreon second and Belle Phoebe third
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10

| In State bonds Louisiana7ConsoIs rose to 81 4
| LONDON, Oct 8, 3 p. m.-CUns0ls { 3r money
| 81 3-fG. on account IS 5-1G.
| LONDON, Oct 9. p. m.-Consols for money
| 95 3-1G on account 953s.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10
The CUruwaII Saved.

The steamer Cornwall, that went ashore on
the Aron, near Bristol, WIS ilDated ab high
tide and taken to Bristol. The vessel sus-
tained no damage. Esss.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10
OCEAN PRRIGHTs.

NEW YoRK, Oct. s-Ocean freight8-Tbere
were no particularly new features IN the uaTket
for berth tonnage: rates were more or leg
steady in the main. but several instances were
shown where slight fiuetuation could be no.
ticed,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10
New Orleans Appointments.

WASHINGTON, Oct. o.-The following ap-
pointnlents in the New Orleans Custom
House have been confirmed: Boatmen,
George Bearer l.. r. Carlo. John J. Tomp-
kins, George Landreaux, John Gahagan, u.
u. Lecrois. Kempton, Daniel Kelly, Ed. Bag
neers, John w. Hunsacker, Il. M. J. kenner,
q. L. James. Samuel Chapman, NJ Walsh and
james p. McCardle. The five names nomi-
mated for inspectors have not yet been acted
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-10
Harlan, ut Kentucky, for Associate JUS
tice Of the supreme G8nrt.

WARRINGTON, Oct. ct has been decided
to appoint Cen John. NJ. Harlan, OF Ken
lucky, to be Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court OF the United States, vice David Dayis,
will be sent to tho Senate Immediately after
the organization Of that body.
There was no discussion regarding either
the New York Custom House appointments
nor any foreign appointments during the
session.
Hon. q. W. stoughton, of New York, has
been rendered foreign appointment, but 1t Is
understood that he has not signitied to the
President whether he will accept or not.
In regard to the English mission 1t Is stated
tonight, on very high authority. that It is at
the disposal Of Che State Of Pennsylvania.
Were IL not for the fact that the Lieutenant
Governor of the State Of Pennsylvania is q
Democrat, Gov. Hartranft would be. ,promi-
position. The selection Of q Pennsylvania
for this mission is contingent upon the selec-
tiOn Of a gentleman who would be acceptable
to all parties. The State Of Pennsylvania, not
being represented in the abinet. Is regarded
as being entitled to the next most conspcu-
Gus recognition.
Next to Pennsylyania
the claim Of Kentucky is recognized as en-
titled to prominent consideration, and the
name OF Bristow is associated In that cOnnec-
tion. 1t is the intention Of the Adminstra-
tion to tender Mr.. Bristow position com,
services under the government.
Tie Organization of the New House.
WASHINGTON, Oct. Q. An unexpectedly
large number of members especially from
the Southern and Western States, arrived
here to-day, so that the contest for the Speak
ership Is fairly on. Each of the rival candi-
dates appears to he equally sangune Con-
versations with a number of members Of the
different State delegations seem to Indicate u
largo preponderanee In favor of Mr.. Randall
The appearance Of his strength alarmed his
opponents and tonight they renewed their
attempts to effect combination Of the field
against him, and it Is stated that they have
succeeded but this Is doubtful, as each Of the
other candidates believes himself to be the
strongest next to Randall. and therefore feels
no disposition to yield.
There is no doubt that Mr.. Randall has o.
written pledge Of support from a large num-
ber of members, and 1t Is claimed by his
friends that he will receive vote Of ninety
one on the first ballot. If this assertion be
realized, Mr. Randall will be the nominee on
the first ballot, rs 1t will require but seventy
six for a choice
The principal strength Of Mr.. Randall is in
the South, In which section alone his friends
claim sixty-sevsn votes
The election Of Caldwell, of Alabama, to
the Clerkship seems to be beyond doubt,
and John q. Thompson, Of Ohio, will undoubt-
edly be elected Sergeant-at-Arms.
Mr.. Patterson Of New Jersey, is very san
guine Of his reelection to the Doorkeepcrship.