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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15

THE National party of Pennsylvania
held its state convention at Philadelphia
on the Sth inst. The state was fully re-
presented every county having its full
delegation. A delegation of women,
representing the Citizens Suffrage AS
ISOLATION, was on the floor at the open
ing of the proceedings. Chairman Dec
wees in his address reviewing the condi-
ton OF the party, stated that from
5000 votes in 1876, it has increased to
nearly $1,000 votes in 1877, and that
with its thorough organization there
was no reason that it's entire success
should not be achieved in the next cam
paign. The convention elected David
Kirkwood temporary and F. W. Hughes
permanent chairman. A number of
speeches were made, when the COM
mittee on credentials made reports in
regard to two contesting Philadelphia
delegations, the differences being COM
promised by the admission Of the whole
labor delegation and 10 out of 46 of the
greenback delegation. "A recess was
taken till Z o'clock The convention
then made the following nominations:
For governor, s. r. Mason, Thos. Mar
shall, VIM. III. Armstrong, H. B.
Wright, George NJ. Carson, hector E.
Priolett. For judge of the supreme
court, Judge ,Agnew, present incum-
bent, Judge B. S. Bentley, and
Charles Mercer. For Lieut.-Gover-
nor, r. B. aMcComb, C. Sherer, w.
G. Hamlurs, w. B. Holt, and J. G.
Kercher For Secretary of Internal
Affairs, Jas. L. Wright, A. Burt,
U. S. Stephens and F. B. Adams.
The first ballot was for Supreme Judge
resulting, Bentley, la, Agrew, 81. The
committe on resolutions was then sent
for and reported the resolutions of the
Toledo National Convention of Febru-
airy last which were adopted. A reso-
luton was then offered that the con-
vention recognize no candidate that
has any utilization with old parties,
This was amended SO as not to apply to
the judiciary The amendment was
lost, and the original motion was car
ried. Immediately there was whole
sale denunciation Of candidates. III.
B. Wright was accused of being demo-
crat-dyed in the wool; Armstrong was
accused of being republican, who was
not sincere in the greenback cause.
Finally vote was taken, and it was de-
cided to proceed to ballot on governor.
A motion to nominate S. r. Mason by
reclamation was lost. The name of
Thomas r. Marshall was withdrawn,
and a ballot was proceeded with. Two
ballots were taken on governor; the
second ballot was as follows: Arm
strong, "a; Wright, 81; Mason, lis. Ma
son thereupon was declared the nomi-
nee, and the nomination was made
unanimous. There was but one ballot
on Heutenent-goyernor, as follows:
Sherer, 129; Fincher, 3; jackson, 81.
All OTTER candidates for the position
were Withdrawn. The ballot or secre-
tary of international affairs was as fol-
lows: Wright, SO; Burt, 70; Caldwell,
3. Wright was declared unanimously
elected.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15

ONE of the funniest, most aggravating
typographical errors on record has just
produced hurricane, accompanied by
thunder and lightning, in the Office of
the Lynchburg Veryiaiae. Its editor,
on glancing over his powerful leader, at
the breakfast table on Thursday morn
ing last, was astonished to find that he
was made to say that the farmers would
forget their pantry and nursery" in
the excitement of politics. The manu-
script read poverty and misery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15

THE will of w. S. O'Brien, the San
Francisco millionaire, leaves $50, 900 to
the Catholic Orphan Asylum Of San
Francisco and $4,000 and $4,000 to
two Protestant Orphan Asylums of the
same city. The remainder of deceased's
sc. 600 900 goes to his relatives.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15

Ex-Gov. WAsHBURN has advertised for
proposals for the construction Of the
Washburn Observatory on the grounds
of the University of Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15

THE medical committee of the New
York board of health has just decided
that Mary Dougherty came to her death
by inhalipg poisonous chemicals while
working AZ making artificial flowers.
Ladies who wear artificial flowers will
please cut this out and pin it on their
hats. #--
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15

IT now seems almost certain that the
trouble between England and Russia
will be settled satisfactorily without the
use of that million pounds of lint just
purchased by England.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15

THE house of representatives refused
to limit members to two-hour speech es
on the tariff bill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15
GENERAL NEWS.

On dear Mrs. Tilton has promised
another confession. .Fs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15

REPUBLICANS hold their state conven
ton in Vermont on the 23d of May.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15

GIRLS talk all alike about marriage,
as though it was a jubilee, a gladstone
thing rose without thorn, and so it is,
if all is right, if they 60 about it as ration
al beings, instead of merry making chill
dren. It is a serious thing to marry.
It is life business Therefore never
do it in haste; never run away to get
married; never marry for wealth or
standing, or fine person or manners,
but for both, for the qualities of mind
and heart which makes an honorable
man. Take time, think long and well
before you accept any proposal consult
your parents, then some judicious
friend, then your own judgement.
Learn all that is possible for you to
learn Of your proposed husband. When
all doubts have been removed, and not
till then, accept him.-Jersey City Jour-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15

SECRETARY SHERMAN has commenced
redeemings greenbacks in lega[tender
silver dollars. Resumption has really
commenced. The first installment of
silver dollars, $50, 900 in amount, reached
the Chicago Sub-Treasury day before
yesterday. The silver comes from the
Philadelphia mint in bags of 81 900 each.
Two more shipments of $4,000 each
will be received here within a few days.
Any banker or business man can now
apply at the Sub-Treasury and get bag
of the silver dollars for 81 900 in green
backs. This money is received at the
custom house in payment of duties on
imports On an equality with gold, and is
a full legal-tender for everything the
same as gold. It is worth about one
quarter per cent. more than currency
at present. The Secretary of the Treas
ury is des1rous of having the new dollars
disseminated among the people as fast
and as widely as possible The rate of
coinage is something less than million
of dollars per week. This is a currency
expansion that will do good. 1t is not
"gas" or water" but the real stuff
honest, hard money, and the ancient
coin of the realm Chicago Tribune.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15

London advices of the 9th say that
as result of the mobilization Of the
army and military services $4,000 sol
diers have taken their places in the
ranks. The laboratory department. at
Woolwich arsenal, hasreceiyed an order
for 1900 casks to contain each 4S
pounds of biscuit crackers to be carried
on pack saddles. Fifteen hundred tons
of preserved meat has been received
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-05-15

A st. Petersburg dispatch, dated Sun
day, May 9th, says the Grand Duke
Nicholas had arrived there and that his
reception was a great ovation.
DINING WITH THE QUEEN.
A London dispatch, dated May 9th,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-05

silver 1t might perhaps be the most practical
and Least objectionable way to demonetize
gold at once. Practically the passage of the
silver bill would send gold out of the country
SO tfiat TO cease coming it and abolish it's use
1or con would only recognize by law what
would be u fact In any ease.
Whlle the President would undoubtedly
veto the Bland bill ne would. 1t ID generally
agreed, at sign pill making silver legal tender
provided 1t made the debt and The Interest on
1t payable in gold. That is to say for pur-
poses Of mere home imitation the silver men
can probably carry the day. Among the
amendments offered will be one in accortlanee
with Secretary Sherman's ideas. He has held
that as the fractional currency has been real
ly all redeemed in silver it would now be we'll
to begin redeemiDg the small greenbacks
below SIS in the same way, and as this would
require at least couple OF years to accom-
plish, when they were all replaced by silver
1T would then be time enough to take another
step. But this sensible suggestion is bitterly
opposed by the silver men, whose purpose is
to add silver to the present greenbacks as q
measure OF imitation. To that end, Of course.
they insist that the Mint shall coin all silver
brought to 1t.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-05
A CITIZEN.
THE MILITIA OF THE STATES.
What the Government VIII Reply to Sem
atOr Davis Resolution.
N, Y, World,


WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-The reply to the
in regard to the militia enrolled in the sew
partment Accompanying the reply will be a
lengthy report from the chief of ordnance, In
which he will renew his recommendations
that the annual appropriation for providing
arms and equipments for the whole body
Of the militia be increased from $4,000 to
81 ,000, 900, and that the law be so amended
as to fix the responsibility for arms issued
to the States, and require the necessary
property returns to be made at stated periods
to the Ordnance Office The records of the
War Department show that the organized
militia Of the country numbers 90,865, and the
unorganzed 2,s75,4 general revision of
the militia laws will be recommended, and
Congress will be asked to legislate so as to fix
the proper accountability and care Of the arms
issued to the States. The Attorney General
recently decided that the States are invested
with nothing more than qualified property
in the arms issued to them, but the statutes
make no provisions for any accountability
whatever to the general government. 1t will
be recommended that the arms and equip
ments issued to them shall be accounted for
in the same manner as in the regular army.
the ordinary wear and accidents of service,
shall be made good to the United States. Dur
ing the troubles growing out of the labor
strikes last summer, the government had no
means of knowing the number or condition OF
arms in the hands of the militia OF the States
on account of the defect in the law. 1t will be
shown that Alabama, Florida, North and
South Carolina are entitled to receive certain
credits.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-05

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4-There Is threatening
a bread riot in this city. as has been telegraph
ed. The facts are that a demagogue named
ings to agitate the labor and Chinese que -tions.
adjourned one OF his meetings. formed the men
in line and marched 400 strong to the Mayors
office, where they demanded work, bread or
places In the county jail. The Mavor said that
he had no work to give them. and that every
case of distress coming under his notice had
been relieved. He advised every man to look
for work himself. The procession then moved
off quietly and resumed It's meeting on O vacant
lot
The movement was only q pretense on the
part of Kearney. who needs new excitement to
keep up the interest of his followers and espe-
cially to encourage them to demand his release
from prison, as he knows that he Is under in
dictment by the grand Jury for incendiary
harangues. There may be q riot on that &C.
count but there will be no bread riot.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-05
The Greasers Engaged in the Massacre
from the Mexican side of the River.
----- IN. Y. Trihuna.l


WASHINGTON, Dec 31.--The President, at
the request Of Representatives Mills and
Schleicher, the only members OF the Texas
delegation now in Washington, has directed
that a commission be appointed to investigate
and report the facts with regard to the I'll
Paso troubles. Gen. Ord has been requested
to detail two officers Of the army to act with
Gov. Hubbard, the three to con-
stitute this commission. After organ
ization these gentlemen will proceed to
the scene of the riots, summon witnesses, take
testimony. and report all the facts. Among
other subjects to which their attention Is
not Mexicans from Mexico took part in the
attack on the State troops at Ell Paso. and If
they did, the number of them. The latest
dispatches received from Ell Paso, through
military channels, bring information from
Col Hatch that a considerable portion OF the
rioters were from the south side of the Rio
Grande river, and that many Of them were
freebooters, whose object was plunder as well
as revenge. Before returning to the Mexican
side OF the river, they broke into stores owned
by citizens Of Texas and carried off consider
able property.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-05
Ell FASO.
How Howard ana His Comrades were
shot by the Mexicans.
TN unraId
SAN Antonio. Texas. Dsc n I

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec 81, 1877.
The following is an extract from private
letter from El Paso, under date December 10 ::
The Rangers fought nobly until Tuesday, when
they were sent word that IL they would surren-
der and Howard leave the country they would
not hurt him. Lieut.. Tays went with How
ard to the Mexican quarters, and while nego-
tiating with them, thinking all was right,
dozen men picked up Howard in their arms
and carried him away. While this was going
the Rangers, who had also been treating with
the Mexicans, came and told the Rangers to
surrender by order OF Lieut.. Tays which
they did. They were then disarmed. It
turned out afterward that the alleged order
to surrender from Lieut. Tays was lie.
THE EXECUTIONS.
Atkinson, Howard and Mcbride were put in
front OF their graves and nine shots fired at
them. Howard stood perfectly defiant, with
his hands in his pockets just before Lieut..
Tays went to treat with the Mexicans they
sent him word that his quarters were under
mined and would be blown up.
PREMoN1TIoN OF HIS FATE.
AS Howard left the quarters to treat with
the Mexicans he said, "Good-by, boys"
After the shots were fired Howard was not
quite dead, and an old Mexican ran his sword
through Howard's body, which afterward was
literally cut to pieces. The Mexicans threw
the bodies into holes and covered them with
sand.
Atkinson was small wiry man, OF un-
daunted pluck, who came to Eel Paso with
what was called the California column"
which came down to El Paso during the lat
ter part OF the war Of the rebellion.
M'BRIDE.
Mcbride was an old United States soldier,
who had been honorably discharged and had
settled down In El Paso county. Atkinson
and Mcbride were members of q State militia
organization, having been enlisted In that
oner, and whose threat was cut was also
resident OF El Paso county, he having mar
ried Mexican woman. He was a most es-
timable man, and until this outbreak much
liked by them, which fact goes to show that
SINS
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-05

represents the people. 1t is known that Pres
ident Hayes has a strong inclination to this
republican theory of government. He is re-
strained now by the traditions and customs
of this country and the ties Of party, but it Is
not likely that his conscience would trouble
him If he were forced to abandon party
usages and traditions, and yield Of necessity
to such an acquiescence as Marshal Mac
Mahon has been forced to make in France
against his will and in spite of majority on
his side in the Senate 1t is question for
the implacable cabal to determine for them
selves whether they are not likely to push
their warfare upon the Administration further
than is wise or safe, and produce results
which, disastrous to themselves as partisan
spoiismen. may be the beginning of an i'm
portant revolution In the American political
Evstam
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-05
THE CONFEDERACY's CASH.
A SusgertiOn as to Its Disposition Among
Needy Ex-COnfederates.
[Courier-JournaI.l

[Courier- Journal
Hon. Richard Z. Haley, Of Bowling Green,
KY, has written the following letter to Hon.
Judah P. Benjamin, of London, England,
with the view Of securing that distinguished
gentleman's influence in behalf OF proper
and equitable distribution Of the balance now
lying In the vaults Of the Bank OF England to
the credit of the Confederate government
Mr.. Haleys letter reads as follows:
Hon. Judah P. BENJAMIN. London. England:
Dear Sir-If I had not known you in the
struggles of the "Lost Cause" so called, /
should not presume to write you this note and
make the following suggestion, viz: That you
endeavor to have the question settled as to
what shall be done with the S12, ,0OO, 900 said to
be still lying in the vaults of the Bank of
England, belonging to the late Confederate
government by inducing her Maiestys gov
ernment to transfer it to some properly ap-
pointed commission in this country, to be
used in supplying artificial limbs to needy ex-
Confederates- zone of whom / am which,
if you will excuse an original remark by a
Georgia humorist-and in such manner as
said proposed commission may determine.
AS do not wish to trouble you more than is
necessary to make the suggestion, I will not
elaborate my proposition. Hoping you will
give the subject the consideration you may
think it deserves am, respectfully, etc,
RICHARD L. HALEY.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-05
Repentant senators.
IN. Y. World. j

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.--It is stated quite
positively in print here to-day that If the
President will renew the nominations of
Messrs. Roosevelt and Prince for the posi-
tions OF collector and naval officer Of New
York they will be confirmed. A number of
Democratic Senators who were for the reiec-
ton of those nominations will either abstain
from voting or vote in favor OF their con-
firmation, as will also some who neglected TO
vote. They have found that public opinion
will not sustain them in obstructing reform
in the Custom-House while strengthening the
Conkling Republican insurrection against
Hayes, and consequently the Senator'S
chances of reelection.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-05
THE SILVER BILL.
A Number Of Amendments to the Bill
Proposed.
IN. Y. Herald.l

LIN. 1. 1oEhu-J
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-There is no doubt
that the extreme silver bill men dread the
Presidents veto. They feel certain of passing
the Bland bill through the Senate, but they
are not at all certain Of their ability to get a
two-thirds vote for it in both houses over the
veto. But, unless they change their tactics,
they will vote down all amendments and send
the bill to the President in its worst form.
A number of amendments will be offered
the debt and customs duties shall be paid in
gold, and that silver shall for all other pur-
poses be made legal tender to the amount
of $1,000. 1t is also probable that an amend
making silver the only coin of the country,
but in this case also making the debt and the
customs revenue payable in gold. Novel as
this proposition would be, it has in its
late Waiter Bagehot, of the London Econo-
mast, who last year suggested that if the
United States wished to continue the use Of
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-05
DOES THE ORTHODOX HELL EXIST?
Ph1ladelphia's Ministerial Union Unani-
mOusly Resolves that 1t Does.
New York World.I

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 31.-The Protestant
few exceptions, into a Society known as the
Ministerial Union of Philadelphia. A stated
meeting of this association was held to-day,
when, after making arrangements for the OBJ
sservance OF the week of prayer by union meet
hell was broached. The result of the discus
sion was the adoption of the following positive
resolution, on motion Of Rev. DR.. Swayn, by a
rising vote:
''Resolued, That we put ON record as the
trine of future and endless punishment of the
finally impenitent is firmly held by all evan
gelical churches of this day within our
limits
There was no outspoken dissent from this
resolution.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-05
CADDO'S REDEMPTION.
FULL RETURNS FROM THE ELECTION
A WATERLOO FOR THE RADICALS.
wise. Democrat, Elected by 800 Majority
A Democratic Gain OF over
1900 Votes,
fSpeoial to The Democrat.

SHREVEPORT, Jan. 4.-W. FL. Wise. the regular
Democratic nominee for Representative to fll
the vacancy In the Legislature from this parish
has 500 majority over r. J. Looney. the regular
Republican nominee The Democrats carried
every precinct In the parish. Tho day was u
perfect Waterloo for the Radicals. Leonard,
Harper and their faction made desperate
fight and are overwhelmed by the defeat.
Set Caddo down In the future for the Democ-
racy. Radicalism and It's twin brother indepen-
dency are crushed out. The magnitude Of the
victory Of yesterday will be better understood
when 1t 10 remembered that in all elections OF
1878 there was a colored majority on registra-
tion In the parish of over 1000. and that the Re-
publicans then carried the parish by over 900
majority. N. @. BLANCHARD.
Chairman Caddo Democratic Executive Com
raittpp
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-05
Want to be Governor of PENNSYLVANIA.

Candidates for nomination for Governor are
already numerous in Pennsylvania. On the
Republican side are named Col. Henry M.
Hoyt Gen. Harry White, Henry Rawle, John
B. Packard, Mayor VIM. s. StokIey, Gen. Jas
A. Beaver, Galusha A. Grow, Geo. V. Law
ocratc side are Jas. H. Hopkins, Col. Levi
Maish A. III. Dill, Col Hendrick B. Wright,
John Latta, Daniel NJ. Fox, Gen. VIM. Nc
Candless, Victor E. Piollett, Robt. E. None
CHAN, Gen. A. II. Coffroth, Samuel B. Reynolds
and jackson Boggs.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-05

and tranquility, I'VE would see her Premium
Bond system" completely triumphant and
rapidly appreciate In value as o favorite se-
curity, and this improvement, in the natural
course Of events, would rebound to the ad-
vantage Of those who, ceasing to be litigants
would become Interested in q common scheme
beneficial to all. l..
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-05
MARINE NEW y.

PoRT EADs, Jan. ARRIVED: Norwegian bark
Liverpool. with a cargo OF salt. to Fl. b. Beer.
British steamship Dilston Castle. at 1 D. M.
Smith master. three days from Havana. to G. J.
Sheppard Il Go.
Sailed Steamships Palmerin and Explorer
ships w. ID. Wallet and Prince Rudolf, barks
Carmen and Vincenza, schooner santo Oteri.
Wind north. fresh. Weather cloudy and cold.
SOUTHWEST PASS. Jan. .4-Wind northeast,
light. Weather cloudy and cold.
No arrivals
Sailed: Barkentine Elliot Ritehie
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-05
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
TO THE BLAND SILVER
BILL.
Senators Hill of Georgia, ana Butler of
s0nth Carolina. Pronounce Against IL.

NEW YORK. Jan. 4--The Posts Washington
special says the silver men who have relied
upon the vote of Senator Ben Hil of Georg la,
in favor Of the Bland bill. are greatly annoy ed
at his authoritative sta ement, as follows: Il
am unwilling to have the Democratic party
take o position which will fnjure the. national
should abandon all her old positions and un-
questionable interests. and join in this mad de-
unr pr '9 and indenta al . If 9he
resumption of specie payments, Hs a matter of
policy, and protest that tho Southern people
shall not be put In an attitude Of even apparent
hostility to the national credit"
Senator Butler. of South Carolina. who has
been regarded as favorable to the Bland bill,
has Informed his friends that he Is opposed to
unlimited coinage. He will undoubtedly vote
against the bill in its present shape.