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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

A congregational meeting was
held at Presby terrain church Sun
day, and Rev. N. NJ. Long of ITALIA
hasa, Fla, was called to the charge
of that Church by a unanimous
vote. He is spoken of as young
man of high culture and great intel
lectual ability. Tennessee is his
native State.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Protracted meetings for the Rich
land circuit will be as follows: Shi-
lob, including 4th Sunday of July;
Rehoboth "a. NJ. }, including 1st
Sunday of August; Bee Spring, in
Guiding Sd Sunday of August; Be
thesda, including 1st Sunday o.!
September. S. M. CHERRY, Pastor.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Miss S. G. Royal, who is a great
aunt of Miss Rhyburn Crow, has
been spending the past week at Mr..
H. G. Crows. She has lived with
in ten miles of Pulaski for the past
AZ years, and it has been 80 years
since she was here.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Mrs. Polly Phelps, in the Sth dis
trict, aged IS years, had cancer
taken out of her face last week by
the simple application o: plaster.
The cancer came out by the roots.
The medicine was obtained by Mr..
Birdwell, brother of Mr.. Phelps,
from n. A. Parish, of Nashville, and
one application only caused TIE
cancer of ter or twelve years stand
inc to fall ont.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01
Live Stock Premiums.

The RURAL SUN, Nashville, Tenn, is
offering a Cotswold buck, ($35.OO,) a
Merino buck, (S25.00,) a Southdown
buck, ($25.O0,) a Berkshire boar,
$4,000 and pair of Poland-China
pigs, ($25.00,) as premiums to canvass
ers. These animals are thOrough-breds,
from the most noted flocks and herds in
the United States. Won't some OF our
county-men try and capture one of
them? Send to the RURAL SUN for
particulars, at once. apr25-1y
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Miss Almena Mclean of Fayette-
vile, n. c., a sister TO our old and
true friend Jas. Mclean, is visiting
her brothers family. She has also
been visiting the family of another
brother, DR.. Mclean, of Montgom-
cry, Ala. We wish her a pleasant
soiourn.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

The vast majority of the white
people of the South accept the settle
ments Of the war as fnalities, be-
lieve they are better off in the I'm
ion than out of it, and better off
without slavery than with it. They
are no longer afraid of the negro
vote, because they have learned how
to control it, and would not, if they
could, disfranchise the blacks on
condition of losing the added repre-
sentation in Congress given them
by the colored vote. Their polit-
zeal aim is not to break up the I'm
ion, but to profit to the utmost by
their membership of it, Cleve-
land Herald
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

A private letter from Mr.. Jas. Y.
Lucas to a friend in Pulaski states
that he expects to return home
soon. He is now IN Kansas City,
Mo, where he is out Of business, as
are also many others, and longs for
old Giles. He says it will not pay
to 90 West.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01
Great Bargains!

All who want good Boots and Shoes
at very low prices will do well to call
on J. II. Cannon & Co. They are clos
.ng on. their large stock, regardless OF
Cost. We have examined their goods
and prices, and are satisfied they are
doing what they say. julyll-tf
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Died at Aspen Hin, on Thursday,
July 25th, of cholera infantum,
MARTHA RoENA, daughter of Spen-
Ger ID. and Martha Clack-aged 10
months. Our sympathies are sin
cerely rendered the bereaved pa
rents. But they have assurance
that their little cherub is an angel
of light, and will join the glad hosts
of Heaven in shouts of welcome
when papa and mama cross over the
river
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

The Sabbath school at Mt. Mo
riah is flourishing under the eff
cient management of Mr.. Geo. r.
Russell. Prof @. G.. Porterield is
expected to deliver an address to
the Sabbath school The first Sunday
of August.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

The causes of charity and education
are always worthy of a hearing, but
when the public read the following ex-
perience, many will write to NJ. A. Dau-
phin, z. o. Box G92, New Orleans, with
a view of following the example:
The undersigned was the holder of
Whole Ticket No. 81 ,079, in the Louisi-
ana State Lottery, which drew the First
Capital Prize of One Hundred Thousand
Dollars, on Tuesday, June 18th 1878,
said ticket, having cost the sum of Ten
Dollars, and the amount was promptly
paid on presentation Of the ticket at the
office of the Company.
w. S. CAMPBELL,
20 CarOndolet St.. New Orleans.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01
TRTSSES.

We call attention to the celebrated
Jones Ventilated Truss and Supporters,
without springs, now on exhibition and
for sale only by
aprll-20t SUAfPTER 81 LACEY.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Mr.. fully Brown and wife came
down from Nashville Monday TO at
tend the funeral of Capt. w. c..
Flournoy.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Mr.. Maburn Hancock is visiting
his father, Mr.. H. II. Hancock. We
understand that he is doing well in
Nashville, and we infer from his ap-
pearance that city life agrees with
him,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Drs. Stephens and Mullins, who
were expected at the County Line
church on Wednesday and Thurs
day and at Mt. Moriah on Friday,
did not come on account Of sick
ness.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Try Greenhalge's 80 cents Hair Re-
storer, and see what it is. Our word for
it, you will like it. Our Druggists
n If
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

The Columbia Herald is mistaken
when it says Maj. Frank Matthews
made a speech favoring the Green
back party. Maj. NJ. made a very
strong speech on the other side and
in favor of Democratic unity.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Rev. w. G. Dillon filed the pull
pit at the Methodist church Sunday
night, preaching a very sound prac
tical sermon.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01
MAKE NO MISTAKE.
Write the name in full and
vote for
HENRY ARRoWSMITH
mot Henry Smith) for Sheriff.

Our friend Frank G. Buford is
announced to day as a candidate to
Representative county in the next
General Assembly of Tennessee,
There are few young men in the
State, who possess qualifications
equal to him. His attachments are
superior, and should he be the nom
inee, will meet with a hearty sup
port and make q useful member.
In saying this we do not disparage
the claims of any other aspirant.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Misses Katie Rose and Lizzie
Suttle are visiting in Nashville, at
Mr.. Granville Roses.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Alpacas and Cashmeres, splendid
assortment. Make money by buying
them before the fall season comes.
auO1-2t BALLENTINE q IRVINE.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Miss George Mitchell of Athens,
Ala, daughter of Rev. C. ". Mitch
ell, has been visiting at Mr.. 5. {.
Johnston's near Wales Station.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

An ice cream supper to be given
by some of the gallant gentlemen of
Lynnville tomorrow night will be
an enjoyable occasion for the invi-
ted guests, and we hope some one
will give US a graphic report of it.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

The many friends of c. w. Mer-
rell, Esq, will be sorry to learn of
his declensiOn to be a candidate for
Floater, and especially those in LIN
coin county.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

A letter from Buford came so late
that it has been impossible to insert
il.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Ballentine & Irvine have concluded to
continue their sale of goods at cost for
cash until the 1st of September. au1-2t
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

DR.. LaFar. after a two weeks
jaunt through the country, returned
to his office at the st. Giles last
week. See his card.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

MIoTA informs US that the LADY
rinth will be discontinued for the
present. The puzzlers have not rem
dered him the assistance necessary.
1t may be resumed at a future day.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Mr.. James r. Grove is making
preparations to rebuild on the south
side.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Mr.. Fayette Nelson has been
quite sick for a week or two with a
bilious attack, but is up again and
at business,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Misses Glenn and Katie Hansen,
of Decatur, Ala, are visiting their
cousin, Miss Matte McCord, who
has just returned from a protracted
visit to Decatur.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Rev. A. @. Dinwiddie has been at
Olivet this week assisting in the re
vival at that church.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Miss Matte Gordon OF Nash.
vile is visiting at DR.. f. Edmund
sons.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01
FOR CONSTABLE,

We are authorized to announce ED. DICK
INsoN candidate tor Constable of the 18th
civil district of Giles county at the ensuing
election.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Great Closing Out Sale of
Summer Goods for next 80 days
at w. Il. McCALL'S. 1S-3t
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Look to your interest and buy
your Goods of MCCALL. The
Cheapest Store in Town. 1S-3t
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

A beautiful lot OF Lace Sacques ut
fabulously low prices at Ballentine &
Irvine's, Come and see them.
augl-2t BALLKSTTNE & IRVINE.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Miss Agnes Rose is teaching at
Rural Hill.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Our readers must excuse any
omission in this paper. The cleo
ton excitement absorbs everything
else. We have done the best we
could.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Ballentine ii Irvine are selling their
goods strictly ut cost for cash and moth
ing more, buta great many articles for
less than cost. augl Ut
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

The death of Capt. Flournoy
caused lis friends to bring out his
father in-law, Mr.. p. II. Ezell, for
the Office of County Court Clerk,
and he is a candidate to-day for
that positIOn.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Two hundred pounds Landreth's
fresh Turnip Seed, cheaper than ever
before at the Corner Drug Store.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Willie Hopkins, who has for sew
eral months been in the South seek
ing his fortune, is now spending
the summer at his fathers, near
Wales.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Ed. Craig and Ed. Sumpter came
near having a serious runaway acct
dent Sunday evening. They went
driving up the pike and when near
Reynolds Station one side of the
buggy shafts came loose from the
axle tree and dropped down upon
the horses legs, frightening him
and causing him TO RIM. They soon
refined him up against q fence,
however, and stopped him without
further damage.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Greenback Movement.
Beasley s. Baugh selling Goods at
your own price for cash. jy1S-2t
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Don't Miss the Bargains now
offered at McCALL'S on the
Corner. iylS-3
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

The communication from Blanche
came to hand entirely out Of date.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Annual Meetings-Trinity Circuit
Chestnut Grove, 4th Sat. July.
Trinity, 2nd Saturday August.
Cedar Grove, 3rd Sat. August.
Aspe- Hill. 9th Sat. August.
A. NJ. EZELL, L. G.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

7 OOK at BeasIey s. Baugh's
Lprices. They are cheaper than any
ones. 1877
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Misses Blanche Scales and Fan
ME Wilkerson, of Big Creek, are
visiting the Miss Williamson.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

We are requested by Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. w. Woodring to express
their heartfelt thanks to the kind
friends at Elkton who so tenderly
and lovingly cared for their dear
dead bow last week.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Remember no deception is aimed at.
If Greenhalge's 80 cents Hair Restorer
fails to do what he claims for it, your
drnggist will return Won the money.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Craig keeps the best Soaps and Starch
in the market
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Old Whistles and Brandies for Med
cal purposes cheap at
aug9-tf GIBSON 81 GILBERT.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

DEA 81 Ely 81 BAUGH
ID Are now selling out at Cost. IL
If you want cheap goods, now is your
time. iulylS-2t
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Small lot Seed Tick Coffee at Craie's.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

Buy paints, oils, varnishes and win
dow glass cheap at The Corner Drug
Store. jy4-tf
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

On the 18th of July Mr.. Francis
Dever was married TO Mrs. Sue Cor
pier-all of the vicinity of Bee
Spring. Ceremony by Rev. 5. NJ.
Cherry.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

I,03G dozen Fruit Cans at our tin shop.
junl3-2m BOYD NJ. YOUNG & Co.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01
New Stock OfFQPlifIPG, Burial CaSRS

&C. God being good nc
there tle
buy will also have Beautiful New
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-23
EUROPE.
Hard Times for English Mauur.c,u.eru

Hard FINES for English Manufacturers
LONDON, Oct 22.-The limited liability cot
ton spinning companies of the Oldham and
Ashton-upon-Tyne districts, England, publish
a very unfavorable report of the last quarter s
business. OF thirty coop anies, one will nav a
dividend OF a per cent. per annum, nine report
very small margins of profit, and twenty report
losses, some Of serious magnitude. Further re-
duction of wages is threatened.
The Reconstruction of Roumelia.
Fears are expressed at Copstantinople that
the Eastern Roumelian commission will en-
counter great obstacles from Russia, the Porte
and Bulgarian Inhabitants. Russia is resolved
to maintain the present administration until
her troops have evacuated the province, The
Porte insists upon assuming the financial ad-
ministratioD, subject only to the sut ervison of
the commission, and the Bulgarians continue
agitation In favor OF annexation to Bulgaria.
The British Fleet in the East.
A Constantinople despatch says that Ad-
miral Horribly has gone in the despatch boat
Helicon to Cyprus to meet the Lord of the Ad-
miralty. On his return the feet will anchor in
the Gulf of Ismid. The intended withdrawal
from the vicinity of Gallipoi has been aban-
denei 10 conse quence of the recent movements
OF the Russians.
Cfssion of sessarabia
3essarabia was surrendered to Russia ves,er-
day. All the R0umanian antborities bava
quilted the province.
American Competition iu the When.
Trade.
The New Free Press of Vienna comnlains
that the Hungarian wheat is almost at stand
still, partly in consequence of tie Americans
underseling the Hungarian markets.
The German Tariff
A Berlin despatch says that before LEAVING
for home 264 deputies in the Reichstsg, of va,
rlous parties, signed a declaration that in view
OF the protec.onist measures adopted by neigh
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-23
WEDNESDAY, MORNING. OCT. 2s.

department, but soon detailed him to command
the New York navy yard, where he continued
throughout the war. In 1862 the office OF
rear-admiral was created for him and nine
retired officers, and in 1871, IA years old, he
retired to the quiet of his Long Island farm,
having for some years previous being in mere
ly nominal service.
Emma Buckley OF Shurtleff college at Alton,
ILL.,, recently carried off the medal offered as
prize in the state intercollegiate oratorical
contest at Lebanon, against the combined op-
position of Knox. Monmouth, Champaign,
Illinois, Bloomington and McKendree colleges.
When she returned home, grand parade was
arranged in her honor. the procession being
headed by Miss Bnlkley in an open carriage,
followed by the Bluff City band, a wagon con-
tanning bevy of young ladies, and about 200
students bearing torches, banners and flags.
The townspeople honored the procession with
showers of flowers, and, after the band had
serenaded the young lady's parents, the COM
pany marched to the house of the president
and professors where speeches were made.
The town was brilliantly illuminated in honor
of the occasion.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-23
Importan, Railroad suit.

RICHMOND, Oct. 22-The case on motion of
foreclosure of the mortgage on the Atlantic,
Mississippi & Ohio Railroad by Euglish bond
holders came up in the United States Circuit
court today, judges Bond and Hughes pre-
siding. The decree asked for By the trustees of
the Atlantic, Mississippi & Ohio railroads con-
solidated bondholders asked for the sale of the
whole line, and its property as an entirely SUBJ
ject to the lines of the several divisional bond
holders and after the payment of the receivers
and other outstanding indebtedness the
holders of Atlantic, Mississippi & Ohio con-
soldated bonds. The Dutch bondholders
representing 100000 through counsel oppose
the sale of the road, asking to become parties to
the suit as defendants This latter question
occupied the attention of the court all day,
being argued at length, and the case was cor
tinued till tomorrow. The total amount of
consolidated bonds of the road secured by a
mortgage under which the proceedings are now
instituted amount to $5,470,000. with interest
to October 1st. 1873, of 81, 695, 2S9.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-23

Oats dull; No2 at 2lsc. Glover quet-prime 1t 100;
Reeeipts.ooo bbls -four. $1,000 bush wheat $4,000
bush corn, 5000 bush oats.
shipments-O,OoO bbIs flour, $1,000 bush Wheat.
q 900 bush corn. LOCO bush oats.
The market closed with Wheat dull; Amber Mich
igan seller for November held at Gle; Decembe held
at 92c; No Red Winter for seller December at &c
asked. 9lAc bid; sales No Red at s7&c; No2D ayton
and Michigan Red 9Olc. Corn-High Mixed 81. c.
MILWAUKEE, October 22.-Flour is inactive; held
firmly. Wheat firm, advanced 1c and closed St sady;
No Milwaukee, hard at O01; No milwaukee soft
Der; S2sc SELLER November; No Milwaukee at 69ac
November at Gle; rejected at BIC. Corn is WI aker
and quiet; No at 81 a 343c Oats firmer; NJ 2 at
1s5 a 1890. Rye quiet; No at 43Ic. Barley low
er; No Spring at sc; November at $780, rows
ions quiet and steady Mess Pork at Z 81 cas- and
for October. Lard-prime steam at 81.
Reeeipts-S, OO0ibbls flour, 5000 bush wheat.
Shipments-14,O0O bbls flour 81 900 bush wheat.
CINCINNATI, October 22.-Pork is dull at rs "a
s co. Lard rmer; current axe at 05 q i0 ket-
tie at II. Bulk Meats lopaer shoulders 81 clear
rib at Az clear sides at 5.Bacon is dull shoulders at
a. g IS; clear rib at 5s; clear sides at 81 50.
Whiskey active and trm at CS. Butter steady and
unchanged.
Hogs lower: common at 2 40 q IS: light at 8 90
Isl packing 80 q 10; receipts 5l10 head ship
| ments 1882 head.
DETROIT October 22.-Wheat ective; extra White
october at ssc asked; Noyember 9ssc bid.
| Shipments 900 bush Wheat.
| NEW YORK, October 22.-Cottcn is quiet; Mid
| ding uplands at 81.
PHILADELPHIA, October % Cotton quiet; Mid.
ding uplands 10c.
ST. LOUIS, October 22.-Cotton is lower; Middline
| uplands 1Oic.
BALTIMORE, October 22.-Cotton dull; Middllns
| uplands 94c.
WILMINGTON, October 2o.-Cottou quiet; MiddIine
| uplands at Ole.
NORFOLK, October 22.-Cotson is weak; Mid ding
| uplands at 94c.
SAVANNAH, October 22.-Cottcn is steady; Mid
| ding uplands at 9sc.
LOUISVILLE, October 22.-Cotton .quiet Middlias
uplands 9sc.
NEW ORLEANS, October 22,-Cotton is jim fair de
| mand Middling upands at 9sc.
AUGUSTA October 22.-Cotton is steady: NIiddIine
upands at SEC.
MOBILE October a. Cotton quiet; Middlng up
lands at @9s.
GALVESTON, October 22.-Cotton weak; Middline
upands 9lc.
CINCINNATI October 22.-Cotton quiet; NIddling
uplands 9sc.
CHARLESTON, October 22-Cotton quiet and easy
buyers offering lower prices Middng uplands at 9sc
MEMPHIS, October 22.-Cotton quiet and nominal
Middling uplands 93c,
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-23
California Mining SfccHs.

N FRANCISCO. October 22.-The following are
losing official prices of mining stocks To-day.
The Portland daily press., 1878-10-23
POLITICAL.
The New York Campaign.

New YORK, Oct. 22-Tha Republican con-
ference committee of New York decide to sup
port Edward Cooper for mayor and B. K.
Phelps for district attorney, with Rufus B.
Cowing for city judge.
A cOmbin alton ticket against Tanmany is
now believed to be assured.
Marcus L. Cobb of Sing Sing has been nom
mated by the Democratic Congressional con-
vention TO succeed Clarkson n. Potter.
The anti-Tammapy Independents, Green.
hackers and Republi ,ana have united in the
nomination of Maurice D.vries for Congress,
against S. S. Cox.
Hopes of the Southern Democracy.
A Washington special says that Congress
man Singleton of Mississippi declares that he
has no doubt of solid Democratic Congress.
ional delegation from Mississippi, as the
Greenback element is insignificant and the
Democratic candidates are unopposed except in
the first district, where an Independent is
making feeble run.
Senator Patterson says the Democrats will
carry every county in South Carolina, possibly
excepting Beaufort, and all the Congressional
districts. as Hayes's Southern policy has crush
ed out the Republican party.
Tactics of the Pennsylvania Democrats
A Harrisburg, Pa, despatch reports that the
Democratic party leaders held a conference at
Philadelphia Sunday and decided to aban-
don the state ticket and concentrate their ener-
gles on the contest for Congressman and to
control the legislature. A coalition with the
Nationals was proposed. but the latter de-
Clined.
Senator Conklins on Finance.
ALBANY, Oct Ex-senator Conkling spoke
tonight chiefly on financial questions respect
ing his views expressed elsewhere lately The
hall was crowded and over 1000 were unable to
gain an entrance. At least 1000 people gath
cred