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MTCEIGAI.
Democratic State Convention.

LANSING. July I0-The democratic
state convention lnet tU-day, VIM. Dickin
son in the chair After routine business
the convention adj burned till 2:30 P. NJ
The platform demands the preservation
Of national cr.dit, constitution and laws,
popular rule, and,
|. ArraIgus the republican party for
official corruption, unwise legislation,
wicked perversion of the will of the people
expressed at the polls, for squanderipg
money and lands and corrupting politics,
legsating for the rich. depressing the
rorr, hurdening the people with taxation
and debt and driving them TO bankruptcy.
for destroying commerce., stealing the pres
idency and placing fraud in the presi-
deutial chair,
2 Endorse the Potter committee,
g. The interconvertibility of paper into
gold and silver, which are the monies of
the constitution, opposes the further re
duction of paper money, demands the re
duction Of taxes aud expenses to the lowest
point, coUgratulates the people on the re-
duction in expenses for the past four years
of over $50 100000. which was accom-
plished by the democratic house.
TGe following were nominated: For
governor. Orlando NJ. Barnes; for ieuten-
ant governor, A. P. Swiaford; treasurer.
Alex. McFarlan; secretary of state, g. Fl.
Murdoc; auditor general, W. j. ID.
Shermerhorn; commissioner of state land
Office, Geo. A. Lord; attorney general. A.
r. Morse; superintendent Of public in
structions, z Truesdale; member of the
board of education, f. f. UhI; chairman
of The state central committee, Wm. B.
| Moran, of Detroit.
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Telegraphici Rrevities.

LA SPEzzIA, Italy 1.-THE Dandolo,
one of the most powerful iron clads 10 the
world was successfully launched yesterday;
she will be armed with 100 ton Armstrong
guns carrying projectiles of $50 lbs. weight.
LEwEs, Del, July 1.-THE brig
Kremlin Capt Haskell, from Cienfuegos,
with sugar, was sunk by the steamer
Goldengrove yesterday, drowning the cap
tains wife and seaman, Chas. Smith.
CINCINNATI, July lI.-Tbe following
congressional pomiuations were made in
Indiana yesterday: Thomas NJ. Browne,
republican, 5th district; T. R. Cobb, dem
ocrat, 2d district; John Studater, green
hacker, 18th district.
New YORK, July lI-Rafael R. Barth-
old, consul general for Paraguay and a
commission merchant 10 Stone street, has
suspended.
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whEEINGTOE.

WASHINGTON, July 1O.-Four per cent.
subscriptions, $T95, $50.
Gen. Sherman, in a general order in
vites the atten ion of all officers of the
army to the section in the army appropria-
tion bill providing that it shall not be law
full to employ any part of the army as a
posse c0nlBtltdtuS or otherwise as a pur
pose of executing the laws, except in such
cases and under such circumstances as
such employment of said force may be ex>
pressly authorized by the constitution or
by act of congress. The order contains
the provision Of the constitution and acts
of congress, understood to be exempt from
the operation of the above section, and
authorizing the employment OF military
| force tor the purpose of executing the
laws, namely: /. The fourth article of the
constitution, declaring that the United
States shall guarantee to every state in
the union republican form of govern
ment, and shall protect each of them
against invasion, and on application of the
legislature, or of the executive when the
/ legislature cannot be convened, against
domestic violence
2. The civil rights law which makes il
lawful for the president to employ such
part of the land or naval forces or OF th'
militia as may be necessary to aid in th,
texecution of the judicial process or a
shall be necessary to prevent violation AM
lenfcrce the due execution of civil rights.
8. The elective franchise law, prohibit
ing the presence of troops near the poll
unless it be necessary to repel arme,
, enemies of the United States or TO keel
|, peace at the polls.
4. The Indian law sections, which au
! thorize the apprehension of every perso
/ who may be in the Indian country in vic
j iation of law, the examination and seizur
lof stores, preventing the introduction G
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LOUISIANA.
Potter un-cou,mittee Investigation

New ORLEANS, July l0.-Before the
Potter sub committee Col James NJ. Tom
linson, chief clerk Of the collector of Gus
toms, testified as to persons employed in
the custom house 1t being shown that
there were some omissions from the list
of employees made out by him and submit
ted yesterday by Collector Smythc, Tom
lins0n was requested to perfect the papers.
VIM. Williams, colored, was examined
relative to the affidavit made By him and
submit; ed to the committee in aShiUgton
as to a convention between Dix, Fiske and
Hobbs; that Weber didn't sign the An
dersou- W eber agreement, aud Anderson
didn't swear to it, He testified that Dix,
upon whom he waited at the hotel. had
told him that Weber had said on the day
before he was killed that parties had been
| after him to sIgo paper which he dldn' t
intend to sign. He became badly confused
ou cross-exa miuatian, and declared that
part of the statement which was made in
his affidavit was not read to him.
! x. L. Hobbs testified that he was pres
ent at the cow rsation above referred to:
Widen told witness that Weber didn't
sign the Weber Anderson agreement, and
was not present when it was signed.
j. Z, Kelly. supervisor ofregistration oi
! RichlauG parish, testified that his return;
confirmed no protests, but two affidavits o.
intimidation and violence; did not swear tt
the paper published as his affidavit in tht
Sherman report; some statements therein
were true and others false; witness didn
feel justified in making a protest, anC
would not have made one but for the per
sistent efforts OF Kellogg and others t.
have him do SO. Committee adjourned
until to-morrow.
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FRANCE.

PARIS, July 1.-THE French people
continue alarmed about Eugland's new
acquisition in Turkey. The Republiqae
Francdise describes the convention as det-
rimental to the interests of the Mediterra-
mean powers and offensive to the dignity of
the congress. That journal personally
attacks Lord Beaconsfeld and expresses
the hope the congress will upon having
the treaty submitted oppose it.
The entire press show great irritation
though all are not SO abusive as the Re,
pu6liqae FfancaaSe
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e PIT on.

New YORK, July l0-Secretary Sher-
man was interviewed to-day and said
With gold at three-eights resumption is
practically accomplished. do not think
a governmental order for resumption will
be necessary next year, as | believe that
before the day fixed, resumption will have
been brought about by natural causes.
fhe stock market was buoyant and higher,
and in final dealings the best prices of the
day were made. 1n a few cases the
figures attained were the highest of the
year. The advance was stimulated by
favorable reports from the Saratoga rail
road meeting, the increased earnings of the
Granger roads ana considerable purchases
OF dividend paying stocks,
1t is believed that the visit of Secretary
Sherman to New York has reference tc
the early resumption of specie payments
and it is known that that there has been {
discussion among prominent treasury off
GERS here as TO the propriety of soon pay
ing out smaller gold coins. The visit O
Treasurer GilfiIlau to New York is CLOSELY
related to that of Secretary Sherman
The Secretary will probably be absent fo
some time.
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The Potter Investigation.


WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE Potter in
vestigating committee resumed to-day, and
Senator Kellogg was examined by Gen.
Butler. lie testified the election 10 Lou
isiana 10 1876 was entirely legal. A great
many people in New Orleans thought the
returning board had acted improperly in
refusing to return as elected certain per
sons who they claimed ought to have been
elected.
At the request of General Butler wit
ness gave a detailed statement as
to the composition of the respective houses
OF the legislature, and after reciting the
law of Louisiana at considerable length,
stated that Gov. Packard was legally in-
augurated the 8th of January 1877, at
which time there was republican quorum
in both houses Gen. Butler produced
the tables compiled from the returning
boards figures which showed that
after the board had thrown
out sufficient democratic parishes tc
elec; the General Assembly it was found
there were still two Hayes electors de
teated. whereupons the returning baarG
threw out parishes and precincts until they
had succeeded IN securing majority o
Hayes electors. Witness STATED
that assuming the figure:
t. be The correct fudlngs of the RETURNING
board it left the general Assembly repub-
licln in both TX .nches and still left twt
Hayes electors il minority,
By Butler whereupon the board pro
ceeded to give the screw another twist.
Witness-That is not my testimony.
@ How much on the returns a
returned by the returning hoard did tn
lowest Hayes eector run behind Packard
A. These tables show majority for gov
ernor of 40I, while the two republican
electors Levissee and Joseph were in
minority. Recess
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Sufferers from Catarrh are recon-
mended TO use Jackson's Catarrh snuff
and Troche Powder, an invaluable
specific for Catarrh and the best voice
remedy i'll the country. Sold by all
druggists. See ad. in this paper. If
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Horlick's food for infants is the best pre-
ventative of summer sickness, gives uni
versal satisfaction, don't fail to try if, all
physicians endorse it get circular and
read the flattering but genuine testimonials
from them. See advertisement.
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A Ladv's Wish.

oh, how do wish my skin was as clear
and soft as yours" said lady 10 her
friend. You can easily make it So"
answered the friend. How?" inquired
the first lady. BY using Hop Bitters,
that makes pure rich blood and blooming
health. 1t done it for me as YOU observe"
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A PRETTY PHILANTHRoPIsT.-T The
Prisoners Friend" of New York, is a very
handsome and quite wealthy Western lady
named Linda Gilbert. She supplies the
poor wretcbes with books, papers. ETC., and
to those who are penned 10 the deadly and
horrible Tombs' she brings Giles Liniment
Iodide Ammonia, which she says IS the
only real treatment for their neuralgia
and rheumatism.
Sold by all druggists. Send for pam
phlet.
DR. GILES,
45l Sixth Avenue, N. Y.
Trial size 25 cents.
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Verdict of the Coroners Inquest at East $
Louis,

ST. LOUIS, Jnly 1.-THE coroners jury
which has been investigating the killing Of
Deputy Marshal Connors and Neville in
East St. Louis. Sunday. june 30th, have
rendered verdict, and exonorate the
metropolitan police officers. Wallace and
Lleyer, who did the shooting. from al
blame, they being in the discharge of theil
duty, and in the opinion of the jury il
defense of their lives.
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weather Probabilities

WASHINGTON. July ll.-Indications
for Upper Mississippi aud Lower Missouri
valleys; south and east winds, stationary
or higher temperature, falling barometer
and local rains or storms followed by cooler
winds and rising barometer.
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Arrest OF TraRinS.

Council BLUFFS, Ia, July 1l.-Be-
tween 40 and SO tramps boarded the west
bound freight train, No.l0,on the Chicago.
Rock Island & Pacific road this morning
and refused to pay their fare or leave ;he
trai..; part Of them got aboard at Atlantic
and were ireinfnrced by others at Walnut,
Avoca, and Keota; the conductor of the
train telegraphed the fact to }. s. Wilson,
station agent at this point, and he at once
Notified the police authorities; II posse
csmitatus was at once sworn in, and under
tie diI &c ion Of Mayor Lawrence and City
Marshal Baldwin proceeded to TIE depot
Upon the arrival o. the train all the
tramps except or 6, were arrested and
lodged in the county Jail. Several of the
party as soon as the train stopped en-
deav5red to escape but few significant
reminders to halt in the shane of whizzing
bullets brought them quickly to a stand
still the whole Dumber arrested was Il,
each OF whom will be prosecuted for va
graDny.
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TELEGRAP1:1HETTC. E
To-Dav's Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Eastern Question.

VIENNA, July 1.-THE request OF
Turkey that when Austria should enter
Bosnia she would declare she will respect
the Sultan's sovereign right has been
refused; Austria replying that she, acting
upon European mandate, could not dis
cuss the question of principle.
LONDON, The excitement regarding the
AngIo-Turkish alliance has not subsided,
and there is much agitation among polite
al parties in England at present; only a
very small majority of the opposition favor
directly challenging the government policy.
Lord Harrington, Liberal leader, will,
to-day, in the house of commons call for
papers and information on the subject of
the Anglo-Turkish convention. and when
these are produced the opposition will de-
eide what course to take.
The conservative press continues to
warmly support the government meas
ure, and the Times argues that the task
undertaken could net have been practically
avoided and would have been inevitable
sooner or later; some of the Liberal press
however, claim there is more acute anxiety
among the conservatives than can be estim-
ated by the reading of conservative papers.
A London correspondent of the Man
chester Guardian says, short lite is
predicted for the alliance by some, it is
pointed out that Lord Beaconsheld's
arrangement robs the pashas of theiI
rights to plunder the population they mis-
| govern
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MAGICAL BEAUTIFIER.
Y A SKETS.

nEALERs WILL FIND TT TO THEIR INTER
u eat to patronize the Burlington Basket Factory.
We manufacture all kinds, styles and sizes OF pas
kets and at figures that will DEFY competition. Or
ders and correspondence solicited. Both Will re-
ceiye prompt and careful attention.
]. D. MILLER & CO.,
Burlington Iowa.
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persons and property into the. Indian coun-
try contrary to law, and also in destroyin g
and breaking up any distillery for manu-
featuring ardent spirits set up or continued
within the Indian country.
The other cases 10 which tho army may
be used are: G, to prevent the cutting of
timber in Florida; 5. compelling foreign
vessels to leave our coast whenever a
treaty demands it; I, to quell insurrection
in any state when the governor or legisla-
ture call for forces or when unlawful
assem5lages obstruct the law; s. to pro-
tect the discoverer of guano island.
The order concludes as follows: Off
GERS of the army will not permit the use of
troops under their command to aid the
civil authorities as posse conanlitatus or in
the execution of laws, except as author
lied in the foregoing enactments. When
applications for the use of troops for these
purposes are received they must be for
warded through the military channels to
the adjutant general for consideration and
action of the president.
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CANADA.

MONTREAL, July lot has been dis
covered that fraud to large extent has
been perpetrated in the city in charging
double amount of stone-work in tie new
reservoir, 1t is claimed that there was
coliusion between the contractor and the
city officials who made the measurement
One of the latter has left for the United
States. The estimated excess is about
$4,000.
All city corps are ordered to be under
arms at 1880 A. NJ. Friday. The guards
on all armories were doubled tonight.
Until the arrival of Gen, Smythe the
destination of troops will not be known
The Chief of Police proposes to employ
the whole force at his command upon the
18th in keeping the streets clear OF crowds
and dispensing gatherings. The hospital
authorities have made ample provisions
for treating any parties that may be
brought there on the 18th.
The police have received Information
that large number Of thieves and rogues
OF every description are in the city awaiting
their opportunity. Many large manufac
turers have posted up notices in their
manufactures notifying employees that If
they absent themselves Friday without
leave they will be instantly dismissed,
The Clerk of the Peace to-day swore in
ninety men employed at the Grand Trunk
railway station and works as special con-
stables. The Police Magistrates received
numerous applications from employees of
large firms to be sworn in as special con
stables for the protection of their en-
pioyers' property.
1t is said that the qudrrymen from St.
Jean Baptiste village and Iaborers from
St. Henri and other villages around the
city intend joining their forces with the
city roughs ia setting up bariicade on
Victoria square TO impede the passage of
the procession.
1t is also asserted that plot exists for
burning Orange Hall and the Presbyterian
Church, where it is contemplated to hoIo
the commemoration services
| The Catholic clergy and influential Irish
citizens join 10 issuing proclamation en-
| Joining their co-religionists not to interfere
with the Orange procession, but remain
peacefully at home or at work.
The Mayor has gwen his assurance
that he will not interfere with the pro
| cossion.
QUEBEC, July IA battery under
command of Col Strand. left this eveninl
by boat for Montreal. Tney were missed OF
embarking, and a slight rush was mad
on them by a crowd al the boa. whel
they were ordered to load With ball cart
ridges.
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COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL.
Wheat 4c better; receipts 12,0OO bushels; sales
5000; NJ spring July 044
Rye-Quiet.
Corn-Firm; A011 cent better; receipts 10000
bushels; sales 15O.0O0 4304SH.
Barley-Nominal
Oats-Very firm: receipts Al 900 bushels; sales
0,00O; 30GS4 western mixed; 33Q31 white
POrk-Firm and unchanged
Lard-Firmer; Z %.
Whisky -UnChanged
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AUSTRALASIA.

LONDON, July IA telegram from
Sydney. N. S. Wales, dated July II, states
that two tribes of natives have risen
against the government on the island Of
New CALEDONIA and massacred l25 whites,
including women and children; they have
also captured two military stations.
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The Ausable Nails
SPECIAL N TTCES.

The following is from the principal accountant
of the wealthy and highly respectable huuse of
Messrs. Noris Bro, of this city, and presents ONE
medical history:
Mr.. II. G.. Farrell-Dear Sir: Actuated by sense
o. gratefulness, l submit the following an in
stance of the utility of your great medicine. MY
child, three years old, was suddenly attacked with
terrible disease, which in less than six hours pros
tcated it to total helplessness. The limbs became
rigid that not a joint could be bent; the flesh
turned black and cold and entirely deprived of feel
ing the eyes fixed, partially closed and altogether
bling, following this was deafness to all sounds:
the spine became contracted and so curved that
when lying on its back the head and heels only
touched. Indeed. the child presented every ap-
pearapce Of being dead. Immediately on the at
three weeks he labored to restore it to feeling but
and various rubefacient Liniments applied. A con-
sultatiOn of physicians then held but to pur-
pose, the case then brought before the Medical
not already been done, and the doctor then told me
he could do nothing more. We then commenced
applying your Liniment freeiey over the entire
length Of the spine, and you may imagine parents
joy, when, after few applicat ons, retnrning ami
nation was apparent and it rapidly recovered with
the exception of the sight, which did not become
perfect for near month. The child is now healthy
and robust can be. Five other cases of the same
kind occurred previously in my neighborhood, all
of which died. when there is doubt if your Lini-
ment had been used they would have recovered.
HENRY G. CLELAND.
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LOOK OUT FOR COUNTERFEITs.

terfeit whch has lately made its appearance, called
W. B. Farrell's Arabian Liniment the most dan
gerous of all the counterfeits because his having
the name of Farrell, many will buy it in good faith
without the knowledge that counterfeit exists and
they will perhaps only discover their error when
the spurious mixture has wrought its evil effects.
The genuine article is manufactured only by H.
G. Farrell sole inventor and proprietor, and whole
sale druggist, No II Main street, Peoria, Illinois,
TO whom all applications for Agencies must be ad-,
dressed Be sure you get it with the letters H. q.
before Farrell's, thus-H. G.. FARRELL'S-and his
signature on the wrapper, all others are counter
feits.
Sold by all druggists and by regular authorized
agents throughout the United States.
AGENTS WANTED in every town, village and
hamlet in the United States, in which one not al
ready established Address II. G. Farrell as above
accompanied with good reference as to character
respectsbillty, &C.
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AHARD LUMP ON A HORSES BREAST.

Mr.. Ii. G. Farrell:--I have used your Arabian
Liniment with qualification in several cases, the
most remarkable of which large lump that
appeared on my horses breast. 1t very hard,
appearing 10 be hard griste. 1t remained for near
ly year when applied your lnment, one bottle
OF which entirely cured it. l can recommend 1t as
the best Liniment ever used. JOHN CRAWL.
Peoria. Feb. 20th. Is ,6
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PONDS EXTRACT
I'D e w & R 81
OF
IMPOSITION!
The Patrons of Ponds Extract

The Patrons of Ponds Extract
are cautioned against the uncer-
tain, strengthless decoctions of
fered to the public as being equal
TO this far ar-famed, old established
remedy.
DO not be deceived by similarity
OF odor and appearance. These
mutations cannot an any instance
be compared with Pond, EN-
tract
IhlS great Curative is alwavs Of a
steady and uniform character
Inc extensive facilities for the
manufacture of Ponds Ex-
tract enables the Company TO
guarantee this, while the imitator
does not produce the same result
twice in succession
The true secret of the manufac-
ture of Ponds Extract is
too well guarded and too wisely
transmitted TO escape
Other interruptions trades
men, desirOus of making a larger
profit are in the habit of stating
to their customers who ask for
Ponds Extract, that they
DO not keep it-in bottles but have
it in bulk
This Company is most sOlici-
tous to protect their patrons from
this dishon Orable trick, resOrted
to for the purpose of palming off
on the public a cheap dec oction
that can not in any way compare
in purity and quality with this
old established remedy.
Some of our friends are in the
habit of taking old Ponds
EXtrG ct bottles TO the druggists
to be refilled. 40 dealer can
refill a bottle with genuine
Ponds Extract except by
emptying another bottle.
The Ponds Extract Company
will feel indebted 10 any one who
furnishes them with the name of
any dealer who attempts TO sell
them any article in bulk as
Ponds Extract. or the same
as Ponds Extract. Those so
doing are violating an 1ct Of Con-
gress passed Aug 14th, 1876. the
penalty of which is fine and inn
prisonment
PONDS EXTRACT co.
9S MAIDEN LANE, New YORK
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Chicago Market.

Chicago Market.
CHICAGO. July II
Wheat-Firm and higher; 961a cash; 9614 G964
July; S4as Aug.
Corn-firm and higher; S914 cash 3szs@39 Juy;
3S5s@3S24 August.
Oats-tirm and higher; 2314 cash; 247s 0S25 July
22A Aug.
kye- 40.
Barley-4S.
Pork-Strong and higher; Q 40 cash; Q 50 Aug.
Lard-Firm and higher; 6 90Q6 921a cash; e 971a
Aug.
Whisky-1 O6