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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-10-17
SUICIDE OF A POLICEMAN.

Captain Riley. OF tho Twelfth police precinct,
Brooklyn, was informed mt early hour yesterday
morning that David G. Carvcr OF his officers. had
died from tho effects OF Paris green. Captain Riley
says WHOM deceased entered tho station house,
about halfpast I've O'Clock Tuesday afternoon, he
accused him OF having insutcd thNwife or Captain
j. KAISER OF the Thrteentn precinct Carvor denied
having ne then accused deceased king,
which charge he admitted Carver aftcrward left the
house for his home, At No. LA Marion street,
obtain supper. Az seven O'Clock a messenger
ported that was very sick. Police surgeon Bur-
dick notified to attend him. Al midnight Carver
reported TO be worse, and Mrs. Carver. VINO
called nj tho station, informed Captain Riley that
husband had poisoned himself. Upon Police Sur
geon Burdlok sending word that ho was sick Or.
fulfill summoned. rho physician visited the
sick Officer and soon after reported his death NJ the
station house.
Patrornan Willis. OF tho Twolfsh precinct, says that
at about haif-past tour O'Clock Tuesday afternoon
Carver had 10 his hand cup containing greenisn
liquid, aud asked him II Paris grscn would Kill bod
tugs. he seized tho cup from Carvcr's hand and
Gun proc It's contents into tho sink. Carver then
treated him not to say anything about IL
Captain Ricy was informed by William IL.
Rogers OF No 1858 Fulton street, that deceased
had purchased OF him nvo cents worth OF Paris
green ostensoy for the purpose OF Killing rats Dr.
Tutbiil said that somc OF the symptoms OF deceased
those Of cholera moebus, aud the vonit Ord
contsin Paris green no would not say definitely
that death was caused oy that poison.
post norton examination was ordered.
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ASSEMBLY NOMINATIONS.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Oct l6, 1878.
The republicans Of tho Fun Assembly district, at
Boston Corners, yesterday nominated William A.
Johnson Mr. johnson was q member Of tho Lssisia-
In 1875. slsl MT..l r
Al Boston Corners yesterday the democrats OF the
Finn Assembly district nominated smith Bartlett
0swkGo, N. Y, Oct To- 1878.
The republicans Of the First district to-day nomi-
mated, by acciamasion, George ID. Sloan for member
OF tho Assembly Mr. Sloan has accepted.
BALLsrox, N. Y, Oct. 10, 1873.
samuel w. Buell. having declined the democratic
noniuation Tor member oi Assembly Ia the Firss
Saratoga district, william A. Collamsr. Jr was sub
silt uted to-day.
MiDpLErowS, N. Y, Oct. 10, 1873
The democrats OF the Second district mot here
10. Jay mated Frank H. Broadhead, OF Port
JervIs Tor the Assembly.
Tne SULLIVAN County Democratic Convention met
at Monticeie yesterday and nominated Tor Assembly,
man Rod rick Morrison.
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THE GOPHER" DISPATCHES.

VIEWS OF JUDGE ABBOTT, or MASSACHUSETTS,
ON THE rELLTALE rELEaRAMs.
Boston, Oct. 1e. 1878.
Judge Abbott, the regular candidate OF tho democ-
racy tor Governor, approached this forenoon by
Tr,bune's CIPHER dispatches. The Judge has boon
said
al will say this, that from anything have heard
or did hear at tho time South Carolina on the
committee. or before Congress met after II mot,
and down TO the present time, never was led sup
tiOn of an attempt 10 buy votes W M Tden or any
Of his friends In his behalf :"
ssYou have dircct knowledge OF tho Florida mat
terri" Queriod she Interviewer
"No,I was not III Florida. but only In South Caro-.
lima the Committee OF Investigation there, and
from all could ascertain the cast ,s ap-
reared thar Mr. Hayes had small M aiority ana M.
Hampton had small ms1ority, too, aud We SO re-
ported to ngress"
"were there any allegations OF attempted bribery
therefn
s.rhers was some evidence taken before the COM
mittsc In reference to offer made 20 Of the
electors OF money to vote Tor Mr.. lden, but IL
elaine that the Offer came from Mr.. Tilden.
Tho claim was that ofer was made by South
Carolinian. The testimony was Of that kind and
character that no man would think Of harmng hair
the hoad OF dog oil bad reputation upon sucn
evidence the man sworo SO utsoriy fooshiy, SO
rtdicuiousy.0
.sHow, then. do you look upon the 7sS1sns's dis
..Owng 10 my Illness have not basn able TO read
the ctDhers all through. But from anything I have
or heard have not tho rsghtest suspicion
] won't say beijsf IT'S TOO strong word-that Mr..
rtldsn any person that has any right to for
him. had anything do with Offering money other
IN Florida or South Carolina II had, should aiser
over countenanosd such u thing everybody who
knows hum WILL be disappointed"
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WHO WAS ELECTED?

The quo warranto proceedings In the contested
election Of Moses Kesse, tho present incumbent
OF the office OF Commissioner OF Charities In the
Third district. Kings county, was continued yestcr
day. Tho count In tho room showed gains ter
andrew Zcser In the Sixth district or the Fifteenth
ward he had nno votes than tho County Can.
vasscrs had gwen him credit for. Edgar E.
Harlow, republican poll clerK in tho Fourth
district OF the Twenty-arst Ward, testified
that thcre wero number Of scratched"
democratic ,ckots not counted Tor ZescE The count
the ballots In the Fourth district OF the
Twenty-nrst ward showed gan Of twenty-ene Tor
ZsseF, making for him total majority Of lorly-one
up 10 that point Il was shown by the tally sheet OF
OF votes Zeiser had been looted up wrong, and
that he entitled more than he received
credit Tor 1t was conceded by defendants counsel
that Zeizer was entitled to one vote each In tho
Seventh district OF the First ward Seventh district Of
tho Third ward and the Eleventh district OF tho
Seventh ward.
the case will be continued to-day.
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POLITICS, BEER AND BLOWS.
THE BRO1HER OF Ex-ALDERNAN PURRO1
KNOCKS AN ANTI-TAMMANYITE DOWN 4

THE BROTHER OF Ex-aLDERNAN PURROY
KNOCKS AN ANTI-rAMMANYITE DOWN
YLIGHT OF STAIRS.
Tho straight democracy Of the Twenty-shird and
Twenty fourth wards held powwow last Thursday
night in tho sWallack Hots" Mott Haven. Among
the uninviIed Christopher Caulneld, an anti
Tammany saloon keeper, said to possess some IN
nuence among his associates. Its alleged ne inter-
rupsed tho proceedings number Of times by iree
criticisms OF the statements made by tho different
speakers. Ex-Congressman Andrew jackson Rogers
cautioned Mr. Cauasd throe times succession, and
wnen that iailod sx-Alderman Henry D Purroy arose.
he told she disturber that II Il happened again he
would ssdo something's aud, ON hoaring this Mr.
CauiAeld struck bee line for tbs barroom below.
Later no Joined by the followers OF John koly
and tor time all differences wero harmonizod over
flowing mugs OF lager Suddenly. and without pre-
yious warning, CauiAeld TOLD Joe Purroy. clerk to
the Common Council, that he could whip both him
aud his celebrated brothor Purroy couldn't stand
mat and Caul1eId, after Drsi struggle, found him.
sell gong down stairs ut inconvenisnt rate Of
speed rho next day Caulheld obtxiuea \ warrant In
Fordham Court Tor tho arrest Of Joe Purroy,
thon went nome and got into bed. When the
called yesterday morning in the Fordham Police
Court Jos Purroy, exCongI cssman Rogers, SuperIn-
B. Dsvi,n; Chief CLERK Aaanson Of me EXCISE board,
aud ex-Aldcrnan Purroy hand, and waited
half an hour A, liter tho time tor Cauinsid
Congressman Rogers arose anu asked Judge Kasmirs
dismiss tne case. His Honor said he wouid DO
happy comply Dut Tor tho iacs that he mad jest
csived animation from apparsa lily reliable source
that Mr.. Cauineld was confined 10 his bed and might
not i've Alderman Purroy denounced Caulned's
move as contemplate trick, and said no was only
playing poSsum order to lpture both MIN sci: and
brosner III u political seuse. He insisted that q
medical examination snouid ut once be ipade vi tho
complainant Judge Kasmire gave his consent, and
spposnied two physicians VINO wore present 10 coart
proceed 10 Mr. Cauneids house. and report WITHIN
two hours. Neanwhiio the court would take recess
Tho medical commissioners at once Withdrew, and,
having Impressed another doctor iDto tho service,
proceeded 10 perform tho duty assigned them They
found Mr.. Cauincld at home, sitting up and quietly
smoking u pipe. Tho three doctors told him their
business, and Caunold submitted TO q thorough
pounding from head nail He was pronounced
s.sound a dollar" anu then informed he must 20
10 court. Or arriving IN Pordham two hours ex.
aDiration was through wih, but rs the evidence
not very uloar Tue complainant overanxio
10 prosecute Jadge kasmirs nnaiiy dismissed all
hands, teng lpeni 10 keep COOL tho ensuing cair
paign would undoubtedly prove very hot.
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CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS.

GRRRSPrELp. Masa, Oct. 16, 1873
The Butterflies to-day nominated Wilbur y. Whit
ncy In tho Tenth district for Congress-
WHITEHALL, N. Y, Oct l6, 1S7a
John Ross, Of Essex, E.sox county, was nomi-
mated by tins Democratic Convention At Ticonderoxa
to-day for Congressman from the Eighteenth district
CHICAGO. LII. OCT. 16, 1873
Tho republicans OF the Frat district nomt nat Tod
william l. Aldrech for Congress BY reclamation
morning.
LOWELL, MasE, 0cI 16, 1888.
Tne democrats OF the seventh Congressional dis
trict have dominated john X. rarbox.
The prohibitionists OF the seventh Congressional
district last evening nominated John $. Colby.
SALHM, Mass, Oct. 1U, 1873
james IL Carlton, OF Hsverhill, has beon nomi-
mated by tho democrats OF the sixth Cong
district He is hard money man and anti Butler.
hIDpLKBoRoUeH, Mass, Oct. 16. 1878
The Rrocnbackers OF the First distrct to-day nomi-
mated Matthias EIlis OF carver, Tor Congress, and
the democrats In convention here to-day, also noml-
llAl IN
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NOT AN ELIGIBLE JUROR.

Isaac Kaufman. the juror who claimed exemption
from Jury duty before ohcf Justice Daily last week,
10 perhaps we'll pleased with the result OF his app-
cation, although not In exact conformity with his
claim. Ar. kaufman, It will be remembered,
charged that Mr. Davenport had recently taken
his citizen's papers away from him on the
ground that among others taken out III
1858. they were fraudulent and void. He claimed
that he was not citizen he could be mpelied
has examined into the question ond discovered that
hs papers are not fraudulent In any respect, except
Mr.. Davenpert's position were sustained Yesterday
morning he called Mr.. Kaufman beiore him. and
told him that under Judge Frcsdman's decision,
which was published in iull III yesterdays HRRALD
he was entitied 10 duplicate papers, and directed htm
TO proceed Ut once TO tho Superior Court clerks Office
and get thom. This he at did, and, upon being
further told that on account OF the trouble he had
boon he could be excused Tor tho term he
mis- way very we'll satisfied with tho shape hs affair
Ind taku
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democratic politicians had made appointments TO
meet him TO introduce him to Of the editors at
seven O'Clock. Being assured that introduction
could be dispensed with II he would explain his
srrand no seated himself comfortably and began.
His German nationality was less apparent Ia his
Speecn than in his appearance as he Is very Short
somewhat thick set man, with silver HAIR and beard,
though the OF shaven His cloth
ing neat, his hand largo and hard, his hat ex-
ccsdnely broad in the brim and his spsctaccs set IN
silver
Al want to be dot Governor OF New York. he began,
cunt hat more as ninety tousand woscrs vot signs
do lit,lo pooks got mine house IN. | dom. can
he say $4,000 In dot oapsr what you must publish
tomorrow miy0ut pay. " .tN
.Wnat is The paporf" asked a reporter The old
gentleman produced It, and IT found to DO the
platform on winch no - running tor Governor He
was iold that u advertisement tho HERALD would
tSsS ne lines Of Rnsn sueh
were publilhed Tree. sUut vas pay you dot state
pocxst our ven vas elect COVERINGS" no said Tnat
settled 1t. II reads as follows, barring some obscure
German exprsssions:-
s&aH4& A MANIFESTO.
For Governor OF the state Of Now York;
AUGUST HEINRICH oUEssk
IL 10 an sss f I'D
law q Washington aud to save the state every day
Il YIN have T. SaS aay.aus TAs s.y q
Is % IN :,
me for Mayor Lat would nos have IT. l am aoyernof
sSsrs sunday o'clock .ssaoon thai
i sns ~an aI against %
city We including henry Clay. want that every
been In this before ho
has cit,sen's right. and provile that
law AUGUST uElNRlCH GU ESSE.
THE sxCRET REpoRM
~ vas cgsblain dot, saiu Mr.. Quesse, whEs tho
reporter read the paper, II won't can Tell no lie.
hat more US " 700 namos IN dom iestle pooks, 80
SAID 70, 100. iole you many dimes ali bee0les Want
me Vas Mayor. l vas OLD Mr.. Aavemeyer mt. l
for his many ago years. Vas cooper
psioro got mein vinegar factory unit Vas IN TAN
many Hail more rs twenty-five years ago init Henry
Clay. dem mems out una l say, Come, /
breed you, und 0gsbiain dot matter. shpcnt $14
und three sniliings, und drink three or four Iimes
Alter every 0ody gone crazy, so snust laugh una
Keep SntilL" at.FF
chow viii you save $4,000, ooof" asked The re-
porter
~ wont tell no lie" said the old gentleman.
IL believe $3 900. 600 more Unit evefy ting
tree been Dose ricn ana poor all want me, 80
there Vas no more rent and peesnsss vas all gone.
Unit DOT big sewer geop more ~ u million men work.
ing. / no toll you how DO IL because anybody
DO It shust tho same. But make plenty money
moinselL vas DO noting dose last twenty -hve
year"
He said that there doubt no would DO elected
promised remember tho reporter when no was and
then very politely said good night
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A CITIZEN OF '6S VICTORIOUS.

Horny Levy. tailor, who devotcs his attention TO
making poicsmen's clothing. attempted 10 register
yesterday in the Fourteenth Assembly district He
presented his naturalization papers issued in 1868 BY
tho Court Of Common PleaG supervisor OF regis
traton named Mclean. acting upon his intsrpreia-
tion OF the instructions given him by John !. Daven-
port. refused 10 register Levy's name and kept his
GENERALIZATION papers. Levy thereupon caused NC
Leans arrest Tor stealing the papers and had him
arraigned at the Tombs Court before judge Klbreth,
who discharged him with The advice that hs wsuld
Keep out OF trouble by returning the papers and
registering Mr. Leyy's name. The Court added that
he had misconsrued his instructions, which applied
to certain naturalization papers issued In 1868 by tho
Supreme and Superior courts.
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NEW ORLEANS NOMINATIONS.

NEW ORLEANS Oct l6, 1873
The following nominations made by tho DEM
oeratc Parish Convention to-day:-For Mayor, Colo
mel Isaac N. Patton: Administrator OF improvements
J. D. Houston; Of Commerce., Major J. Bshan /;
Of Water Works, Z. Il. Chcvalley; OF FL
nance A. H. Isaacson; OF Accounts, Colo
mel John Glynn, Jr.; OF Assessments, Washington
Marks: OF the Police, Patrick Meaii,e; Criminal
sheriff, John Fitzpatrick; Civil Sheriff, J. II. Aiccs
Gauthreaux.
Committees Of the Citizens Conservative Associa-
ton, ana will probably nominate q CITY ticket In
opposition TO the above.
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CAMPAIGN NOTES.

The Queens county national greenback and labor
party hold their County Convention at Long Island
City yesterday. Robert BlisscrL OF Wholesome, was
appointed chairman. tho following nominations
wero made:-County Treasurer, Thomas Smyth, OF
College Point; Coroner. William AcPhaii, OF Long
Island CITY; Member Of Assembly, John Keegan. OF
Long Island CITY. Nominations for Justice OF tho SEES
The Convention adjourned alter the selection of
County Central Committed.
Mr.. William Purcell, chairman OF the Dem cratic
State Com mites, has issued address voters
this State IN which ne iecitates the people he
domo gains the next Congress arraigns
the republican party for corrupt adm nstrason anu
In this state especially, Tor tho refusal TO reapporon
the Senate and Assembly districts. a demand Is
made for honest monsy-papsr money. rodecmabe,
The Citz.ns' Association OF the Firth Senatorial
district mot last evening, with John Rock Flzglb-
tary. Mr.. Fitzsbbons stated that the meeting
called Tor The purpose OF nominating an Alderman
rom that DISTRICT and presented the name OF Do
Vriss. VINO unanimously nominated,
meeting OF citizens held last evening In the d.
recors room OF the Brooklyn Acadsmy vi Music for the
purpose Of considering tho nominations Tor Charity
Commissioners John W. Hunter, Ripley Ropes seth
Low, Dcmas strong and number Of other prominent
men were present Edward Rowe, Ripley Ropes aud
Thomas Sullivan wore finally appellate committee
consult with tho conventions OF both parties Tor
the purpose vi securing suitable nominations.
The delegates 10 Inc Independent Democratic Con-
gressionni Convention oil the second district assom.
blca last nignt At sawyer's Hail, ON Fulton street
Brooklyn, and nominated Alderman Daniel O'Reiily.
The Third Congressional District Convention met
later in the evening and nominated N. AcGregor
Steele.
The Assembly Convention OF the gre on back labor
party OF the Fourteenth Assembly district last
night ~ Putnam Hail. Twelfth street. Third
avenue, John j. Corley being IN tho chair Y. Henry
Do2rv was nominated by accamation for member Of
Assembly
The Congressional district conventions OF the Now
York city democracy were held In all the districts last
night but nominations madc u any OF them.
Conference committces wero appointed, and tho
ventons IN every ease adjourned subject to The call
OF tho Guar.
Tue Nsw York county democracy held Congressional
conventions IN the Fiith, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth,
Niutb Tenth aud Eleventh disricts last evening aud
adjourned after appointing committees conference
TO conicr with otner organizations untaaonisto 70
rasn, Hal
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GEMS OF INTERVIEWS.

HERALD REPORTER TO member Of tho anii-ram
many comfy demooracy)-wnicho OF tho thros anti
Tammaay organizations Is the most numerous and
the best organ ixedf at
AsrTAnxAsr COUNTY DRMocnAr--wny, my dear
sir. the county democracy Is the only antrTammnny
organization that has any strength actual exist
Tue rest ali paper organizations, my dear
sir; all paper organic itionsl
HERALD REPuRfgR TO a member OF the anti Tam
many city democracy (which anti. fammapy organ-
xstsn has the most votes aud the best organixtion
ASTi!ANAAxY CITY DkMocRAT-Why. my dear FOB
low, what "a question: Tne anti-rannany CiLy De-
mocracy has all The votes anu all tue orgnnza Ion.
The othor fellows have paper committees or
eanized only on paper-oniy upon paper, my doar
ieI,ow, nothing morcf
HERALD REPORTER ITO a member OF tho anti-Tam-
many Cooper tenuorier organixat nl-Which II The
org,nizationsf
ASii-iAxhAxy CoorER-OrrRSpoRrRR DKMocRAr-
There Is only ante Fam many actually
existing, anu that Is our own Tho others have no
organization al all except on papsr.
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DAVENPORT HOLDS OUT.

United States Supervisor OF Elections Davenport,
In reply yesterday 70 inquiry OF reporter OF the
HERALD as TO what the effect OF Judge Freedman's
decision had been, said that he had received more
fraudulent naturalization papers Yesterday than on
any previous day and that he had instructed the In
speciors not TO relax in any way their invesisaton
o the frauds. He regarded the decision OF the GEN.
eral Term us final aud long that remained u
was OF very little consequence what Judge Freedman
said
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NEW HAMPSHIRE PRoHIBITIoNIsTs.

NASHUA Oct To- 1878
The state Prohbitery Convention mot here yester-
day, but there were Few authorized delegates pres
ent-eleven with credentials and about thirty out.
siders, who wcrc allowed to vote.
Resolutions wore presented and adopted and the
following nominations made:-
For Governor-Asa S. Kendall, ofSwanzcy.
For Railroad commemorative Hcaid. OF MIL
ford; J. ". Fletcher, OF Nashua, and Ira s. Sweet.
the Convention being so tow in numbers declined
to nominate other State officers.
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IOWA CONGRESSIONAL QUESTION.

BURLINGTON, Iowa. Oct l6. 1878
Chairman Duncan. Of the Congressional Democratic
Committee, has decided not to call q convention 10
nominate . candidate for tho November election,
being advised 70 this effect by prominent lawyers or
Snc State.
Tho legality OF the October election will be referred
to 0p2Pess.
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constituting the conference committee retired and
after IN consultation hour selected tho
following geo tlemen as u sub-com mttee OF to
confer with the other anti.Tammany Organizations
and report back the rosults:-
Waterbury, Jordan l.. Mott, Charles Crary, Joseph
Biumen thal, Peter Bowe, Michael Norton aud John
lcCooL
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SPEECH or SENATORS CoNKLING.

CORNING, N. Y, Oct 10, 1873
Senator Conkling spoke here tonight 10 largo and
onthusiAstic audience. He dwell PRINCIPALLY ON The
subject OF tho national banks, tho proposed taxa
ou oil governmen mt bouds aud Nat monsy, and touched
upon me S0uknern caims and 50utnsYn outragcs.
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RRy. 7. u. HERyy.

Rev. ?. ID. Hervy, pastor Of tho Presbyterian
uhurch, Bedford, county. died even
Ing at the Presbytcra Hospital In this city after
Illness OF two weeks. Me-. Hervy sixty three
years OF age, ana nad been pastor Of the BoaIord
Church twenIy-tnree years.
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CHINESE IMMIGRATION.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Oct 10, 1878.
The Constitutional Convention to-day adopted q
resolution TO msmorialixe the President and tn
United stsses Senate SO modify the Burlingame
Treaty ~ 10 prohibit Chinese immigration
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THE REGISTRATION.

Yesterday was the second day OF registration In
THIS city. Thc following table shows tho number Of
votes registered yesterday compared with tho CORE
spending days IN 1875, 1876 and ls7T:--
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OUT OF TOWN POLITICS.

JAMES W. COVERT NOMINATED FOE CONGRESS
BY THE DEMOCRATS OF THE T1Rsr CON-
GnEssIoNAL DISTRICT.
The Democratic Congressional Convention for the
First DISTRICT OF Now YORK, made up OF sixteen dele
gates Queens county, L. l. twe.ve from Suffolk
county, L. H. and eight from Richmond county, 8. l..
held at Jamaica, l. L, yesterday afternoon. The
convention, called to meet at twelve O'Clock,
was nearly two hours late IN assembling.
John H susphin called the Convention TO order.
Benjamin W. Downing, OF Queens county. was
chosen Chairman On tho first iormsl ballot Mr..
Jamos W. Covert, OF Queens county, received 20
voics Mr.. Henry A. Reeves, OF Suffolk, IL, and Mr..
PER- Belmont, 4. Mr.. Covert was thereupon do
ciarsd the nominee OF tho Convention. Mr.. Waugh.
Of Richmond, moved 10 mako the nomination un AMI
nous, but Mr.. Gilbert d. Cooper, OF Suffolk, objected
and entered strong protest against the action OF
the Convention, at the close OF which he. with
number OF otuer suffolk eoanty deegasss, withdrew
from the Convention. The speech aud the action
created considerable CON fusion, during which there
was great deal OF hssinE When introduced 10 the
meeting Mr.. Covert received with applause, and
the chairman welcomed him . the unanimous nomi-
neo OF the Convention, Notwithstanding tho proceed
Ing episode. M. Covert made speech
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OBITUARY.
REV. n. 4. CHRISTIE.

HEV n. n.
Father X. H. Christie, . we'll known Catholic priest
who mado snvIable war record as chaplain OF
Pennsylvania regiment died Al 8. Francis Hospital
Columbus, ONO, yesterday. The romans win be
taken 70 Evansburg, Pa, Tor burial