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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-24
DELEGATEs GONG TO sYRACrsE.

The departures of delegates to the Demo
cratic Convention which viii begin its session at syra
cuse tomorrow, Yesterday few and scattering.
stray delegates left the city by the trains through the
day, and group Of fifteen eighteen went by the
$50 p m train, but among them were uoncot the prom
ucut leaders OF the party The lists OF AutTamuauy
delegates completed until last evening ana 1t
+. probable that some Of them will not learn until this
morning Of their selection 4 few went by the late
train in order TO avoid travelling the morning OF the
convention. Among them were cyAldrTman Michael
Twomcy, cy-Shcrf James O'Bucu ana jerome Buck
The great majority OF the delegates from this county
Will start this morning by the early trains from both
the rammany and AutiTammany parties. one OF the
Irving Han delegates said last evening that he did not
take Inucn interest IN the convention, and cared very
little whether the delegation admitted or not 10 the
convention. But before passing out 10 the cars ne gave
careful aud precise instructions IA regard 10 ARRANGE
mcus for meetings which viii be held carly IN the week
The eager manner which ne Impaired these directions
was wonderfully ~ variance Win the bluultu hett'5s-
Of tho previous remark
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-24
TIE RANx pEFIcIr AT SARATOGA.

ALBANY, n. Y, Sept. 23.-Bank Superntend-
ent Lamb says tho deficit the OF the
togl Union Savings Bank will amount to between Sl5,
600 and 900. receiver will be appointed to-mor-
row by Judge Ingalls,. The deficiency caused by
careless transactions IN mortgage investments made by
the Finance Committee OF the bank
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-24
THE DEMOCRATS OF NETWORK.
FEW ARRIVALS AT SYRACUSE.

4 GREAT DIFFERrNCE OF OPINION As TO WHO WILL
CONTROL TIE COMING CoNYENIIoN-CANDI-
DATES ETC.
A few of the Delegates to the Demo
cratic State Convention at Syracuse, n.
T.. have already gathered in that city.
Mr.. Tndcns friends claim the convcn-
ton so, also, do those opposed to Mr.. Tildcn.
The candidates for Judge of the Court
of Appeals are very numerous. No prediction
can be made about the platform. The hard
money sentiment is strong, but portion of
the delegates favor some sort Of concession to
the Greenback men,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-24
A BUTLER LITERARY BUREAU.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-Ibc star says: ain
connection with the suspicion that Butler may be be-
hind Cohen in his attempt to make trouble here IL the
rumOr that Willy Ben has literary bureau a small
scale established mere which, IN the event Of his success
m canvass in Massachusetts,, will be ampHcd to d.
mansions that Will put Tdcn5 venture in that line to
shame"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-24
A REFUSAL TO REGISTER A NEGRO.

. NEw-ORLEANs, Sept. 23.-FOur Democratic
clerks OF registration ia the Third Ward have been
mted for appearance before the United States Circuit
Court by Commissioner Lane, on a charge or violating
the United states laws in refusing registration TO
oOlor~h man. They gave bail IN $500 each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-24

RUMORED DETECTION FROM BUTLER.
Boston, Sept. %. - The IjUrCilc SAYS
There TlmOrs that John +. Arnold will decline tho
ButIerlte nomination for acknowledgements
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-24
BAY STATE POLITICS.
rIIE sENrIMrNr AROI,T RI-TLER.

A REPUBLICAN VIEW OF THE SITUArIoN-IHE OUT
LOOK FAVORABLE TO THE HARD-MONEY MEN,
A staff correspondent of The TRIBUNE has
gathered from a wel-infOrmed Republican
of Massachusetts,, a statement in re-
gard to the feeling toward the can
didacy Of General Butler in that State. The
prospects of the Republicans are reported to
be encouraging. The state of affairs IN the
Congressional districts Is described briefly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-24
WASHINGION.
A DELEGATION FROM GERMANY.

GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE FROM BERLIN STUDY
ING THE AMERICAN MODE OF TAXING TOBACCO.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCHI
WASHINGTON, Sept. pa commission appointed
by the German Government 10 visit this country
for the purpose Of inquiry into the American sys-
TEN Of taxing tobacco had long consultation with
Internal Revenue Commissioner Raum and Dr..
Kimball, Chief Of the Tobacco Division IN that
bureau this morning The German officials are NJ
schooner, Commissioner Of Finances IN Berlin, DR..
Mayer Commissioner of Finances In Munich Rich
ard Ermelcr, a tobacco manufacturer and Mr.. Peg
of the German Customs Service. They were accom-
panied by Baron Schl0zer, the German Minister TO
this country. Commissioner Raum explained to
them at length the system of tobacco taxation, and
furnished them with various laws and forms per-
tanning thereto They will remain here two or three
weeks for the purpose of becoming thoroughly ac-
qualntcd with the system.
The appearance of this company OF German
officials United states in pursuance ~ agta-
ton going in Germany in regard aud
protection. several special commissions have been
appointed by the Imperial Government TO take test-
mOny about the woolen linen and iron industries and
the proper mode Of taxing tobacco and these committees
are now busily work. Judging from the Of
the papers received by the German week
to week. work Of these commissions Is the industrial
sensation Of the hour With reference to tobacco tho
question Is merely Of monopoly by the Government
or a heavy import duty. The revenue Of Germany has
been chiefly derived from an import duty spirits.
wine tobacco and beetrOot sugar II order increase
the Bismarck among other things caused 10 DO
introduced the last session Of the German Parliament
bill giving the Government monopoly Oi the sale Of
tobacco the same as that in vogue in France. The b
was promptly defeated and the mode Of deriving tho
largest possible amount Of revenue from tobacco
therefore , open question. The subject Of taxing
The manufacturG as Isl IN ms country i now e1ctnS
named IN the dispatch above 10 washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-24
HOPES AND PLANS OF THE FACTIONS.
CoMlnTTEE-RIvAL CLAIMS.

TIE TAMNANY MEN FEEIING A LITTLE DUmots-
THE MOST TO Re MADE OF THE PRESENT STATE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-24

NO BUTLER FOLLOWING AMONG THE REPUBLICANS
WHAT STRENGTH HE HAS ELsEwHERE-THE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-24
CANDIDATES AND PLATFORM.

The candidates for the high Office Of Judge of tho
Court Of Appeals are little mentioned here tonight
Apparently it is the policy of both the Tlden and
the antTilden men 70 permit the fullest liberty Of
action Oh this subject. Consequently there will be
q large number of candidates. Every section of
the State is now represented IN tho competition
The following are the chief candidates thus far
Judge Samuel Hand, w. c. Ruger W. H. Sawyer,
Georges. Camp George b. Bradley, Calvin Frost
Albestus Perry George w. Cotbran, John J. Arm
strong, and Judge 7. K. Westbrook
The Tilden leaders say that support of Judge
Hand is not demanded as a proof of feslty. They
believe, however that after two three ineffective
ballots Judge Hand will receive a large number Of
votes and perhaps be nominated in consequence of
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18
HISC.ELLANEOUN.

Buffalo, N. Y. has had $4,000 fire.
+ Snow to the depth of foot fell in Chi
cago on the 18th inst
A fire at Montague, Mich, destroyed
Teupll & Co.'S curtain roll factory. Loss $40.
900. :
During the late storm at the East the
Delaware River rose higher than in any the
siuce 1861. .s
Two banks, the First National, and the
Commercial Of Saratoga, NJ Y. have closed
their doors. z&e
The Illinois Central railroad and
employees contributed in all $4,000 for vel
low fever suffers.
The west side Turner's hall, on first
street, Minneapolis, Mimi, was destroyed by
fire on the 14th inst.
A new town has been laid out on the
west bank of the Missouri river, opposite Bis
marck, called Mandan.
Adylces have been received from
Magador stating that terrible famine pre-
walls there Deaths 25 day.
The joint commission on the proposed
transfer of the Indian bureau, from the inter-
ior to the war department, has closed the
hearing of evidence.
An explosion of nitroglYcerine and
gunpowder occurred Dec 10 at st. Bernard
coal mines, darlington, KY. The shock was
felt for miles. A train Of mining cars. mules
and negro driver were blown to atoms.
Recently, near the village Of Blyth,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18

Following two attacks on the Emperor
William and one on King Alfonso, the
attempt of an italian to assassjnate King
Humbert will make monarchs feel that
their positions are just now beset with
peculiar insecurity. Italy is infested
with revolutionary and communistic So
cieties, which only respect the monarchy
until they are strong enough to overthrow
it. King Humbert's assailant disowns
any completely with these associations,
and adoptss the common plea that he was
poor, and so nourished hatred against
his sovereign. His crime is, however,
traceable to that deep discontent which
permeates the lower strata of European
society, aud which invariably finds some
hand ready to revenge its wrongs. In
structed to regard the sovereign in pros
porous times as the source of bounty.
such people visit on him the responsible
ity Of their misfortunes. The young
King Of Italy should have inspired a bet
ter feeling. Since he came to the throne,
last january, he has pursued conserva-
tive course, and allowed his subjects .
greater degree Of liberty than they had
over enjoyed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18
NEWS OF TIE WEEK
!. nR1mra IND CRIMINALS.

Thomas S. Pennington, Of Hastings,
MINI, committed suicide Dec. 14th, by shoot
ing himself through the head with q revolver
]. r.. Haines, respected engineer on
the Chicago, Rock Island s Pacific railroad,
shot himself at Chicago, fatally, through the
head, on the 8th inst. Cause, depression Oh
spirits.
j. NJ. Pomfrsy, editor Of the Saturday
Evening Press, of Covington, Ky, has been
sentenced to ply a fine of $50 and be im-
prisoned for SIXTY days for publishing
libelous article rejecting on Hon. John G.
Carlisle, present member OF Congress OF that
district
AT Winton, Hartford county, N. c.,
Samuel Jacob .and Ebert Gotling, cOlored,
have been sentenced to six years in the peni-
tentlary. They were convicted OF assault and
battery with intent to kill Marcus Williams:
colored, for voting for J. K. Keats, q Demo
GRAFT for Congress.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18

Will the Valley of the Red River of
the North be the great wheat field of the
future? A writer answers this question
by showing that the wheat raised in that
valley this year commands the hiyhes /
price of all raised on our soil, that tho
increase in population has been 50 rapid
that the whole valley along the line Of
the railroad is already almosta continuous
wheat-feld, and that beyond it lie vast
regions whose soil and climate are b.
lieved to be even better adapted to tie
cultivation Of grain. The progress of this
section is most gratifying. This year
more than 5000 farms, counting 100
acres to each person, have been taken
along the line Of the Northern Pacific
Railroad; last year nearly as many. were
taken, and next year the number will
doubtless be greater.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18

Mrs Bemis, of Holliston, Mass, had
been for thirty years bedridden invalid.
Medicines of many kinds had done her
no good. Finally the Rev. Charles Gull
lis undertook her case. He read at her
bedside passages of Scripture relating to
the power of faith, prayed earnestly for
her recovery, and touched her forehead
with his forefnger, which he had dipped
in oil. Mrs Bemis got out of bed imme-
diately and has been well ever since.
Whether it was the prayer or the oil that
brought about the cure is not clearly ex-
planned.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18

In many respects the present must be
far more agreeable period for royalty
to live in than the past. They can have
so much more life and variety. Poor
Marie Antoinette, whose very zest in liv-
ing led her into thousand indiscretlons.
would have worked off her superintendent
energy in these days by foreign excur-
sions, yachting, hunting, etc. The
Empress Of Austria, that horsiest of royal
ladies, spent last year near Melton, Eng
land, and the year before in Northampton
shire. Now she is under way for the
County Meath, Ireland, which Is second
to no hunting country in Christendom.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18
A BENEVOLENT BONANZA MAN.
Miltionat''e Maclcay's Generous Acts.
Paris Correspondence New York Times.l

Paris Correspondence New York Times.
An American traveller, who has just re-
turned to his adopted country after brief
sojourn in his native land, said to me the
other day: "Let me tell you about Maokay.
You know all about the famous California
millionaire?'' said I did. .sWell, he and
MIR. Florence, an American actor, were trav-
cling in Italy. One day they took long
walk together. Rather tired, they paused at
roadside inn to eat and drink. A poor
wayfarer came along, dragging behind him q
sort of tinker's barrow. He entered the
inn. Mackay invited him to join the home
ly table. The tinker did 80 with expressions
of gratitude, and ate hearty meal. He
said he had dragged his barrow over 100
miles, work too hard even for horse.
When Mackay and Florence left the
house, the Californian, in his quiet way,
slipped two or three gold pieces into the poor
Italians hand. The man looked at the
money. He had probably never before pos
sessed so large sum. Then he looked at
Mackay inquiringly. The Californian
smiled and nodded, as much as to say it was
all right. when suddenly the poor fellow
burst into tears, fell on his knees, and kissed
the donors hands. His expression of graft
tude, his fearful joy were SO touching that
Mackay turned aside to hide his own feel
ings, and it is no shame to their manhood to
say that there were more wet eyelids in that
wayside group than belonged to the sud
denly enriched Italian My friend men,
toned several other instances of Mr.. Mac
kay's generosity. s'You know c. he
said. SWELL, he came to Europe with band
of musicians, not only to make money, but
to show Europe what America can do in the
way of music. There was touch of patri-
otism in the business, as we'll as the instinct
Of speculation. The impresarion lost money
and the loss represented to him a serious
sum. Mackay heard of it, and obtained par
ticulars. Having arrived at a fair estimate
of the loss, he sent TO c. check for
$15, 900, completely covering it. l saw CTS
letter, and it was the epistolary counterpart
to the pathetic pantomime of the poor Ital-
ian." asked permission to make these cir
cumstances known.
By all means, y said the narrator, $50 few
rich men are found making good, humane
use of their money, that it seems wrong
that such incidents as these should be kept
secret. It was only last year, he continued,
when Mackay, having travelled from Europe
to New York, rewarded the doctor on board
of one Of the ocean steamers in manner
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18

quite in keeping with his liberality in other
ways. He doesn't like the sea himself, and,
finding that the ships doctor did not like it,
he asked him why he did not abandon it.
The doctor said there were many reasons;
one Of them was the expense Of starting OF
buying practice in city where he could
live up to his ideas Of comfort and respect
ability. Soon after Mackay landed he sent
his fellow-yoyager bank book, with ia credit
for $4,000 opened in his name, and the doc
tor is now in practice on terra firma.''
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18

The i'll wind that carried off the body
of A. T. Stewart will do some one good.
Watching the remains of the dead after
burial, has hithertofore been the excep-
ton instead of the rule; but the New
York Sun calculates that hereafter it will
require five live men to guard one dead
one, and hence there will soon be plenty
of work for the unemployed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18

In England woman can obtain a de-
cree of what is called judicial separation
from her husband on the ground of his
adultery, but not a decree of divorce un-
less desertion or cruelty can be proved as
we'll. In New South Wales an act Civ
ing her the right to sue for dissolution
on the ground of adultery alone has pass
ed both Houses. 1t has been done sever
al times before, but has been disallowed
by the Queen.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18

The Sierra Nevada mining stock, which
month ago sold at $3.50 share, is now
quoted at from 1874 to $45. Its depression
is thought to be more the result of stock
speculation than of an actual decline in
value. Should the anticipated bonanza
in the Sierra Nevada mine be realized
the rebound to high figures will be al
most instantaneous.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18

The Legislature of Missouri mas been
petitioned by the Grand Juries of several
counties to revive the whipping post in
that State. The Boons County jury argues
that more punishment is imposed on the
honest taxpayer than is inflicted on the
criminal by small pecuniary fines or
short terms of imprisonment. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18

One of the features about Japanese
progress is the attention paid to female
education. The Empress. who is said to
be very able woman, spends both time
and money in fostering everything which
looks towards the elevation of her country
women. Recently she invited number
of girls to the palace to make an exhibi-
ton of their needlework.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18

Many man has been known to &c
rich By buying sixteen ounces to the
pound and selling twelve ounces to tho
pound. II is . poor rule that wont work
both weighs they think.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18

- Says DR.. Albert Bernays, speaking of
the English wo1kmen: "Ho goes home,
fretted and overworked, to house which
is nearly everything that it ought not to
be. The museums are closed against
him on Sundays, but the tavern is not.
The parks and public gardens are re-
moved from his haunts, and nothing is
brought to his door but the public house. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18

"You cannot imagine the terror with
which the advancement of American in
dustries is filling British manufacturers"
said Prof. Silliman in recent address.
I'VE, as you know, took the leading prize
at Paris for the best steam engine in the
world, and it is not denied in Europe to-
day that America heads the list in the
manufacture of agricultural machinery.'
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18

A student at Palermo, named Siracusa,
lately fred four shots from revolver at
his professor, because he was not permit
ted to undergo certain oral examina-
ton. The professor escaped with his
life, but the youth gave himself up un'
der the impression that he had killed
him. >~l -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18
CURRENT TOPICS.

The price Of bread in England is said
to DO precisely whstit was in 1870, Beef,
At Its present retail price Of nine pence,
is great advance on the three and.three-
quarter pence per pound Of that day;
aud butter has risen from six pence to
twenty pence.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18

Z HUUsE, DEC. Ib.-S1Iver blllS were III
troduced, bearing on the silver question
among them, two by Fort and Buckner to
compel banks to secure silver dollars at par;
BY Mr.. Gibson, appropriating $500, 900 for
Mississippi river improvements from the
passes to its headquarters. By Mr.. Strait
1ppropriating $3.50 900 to start the Adams
fumes in the Mississippi river, and o bill to-
grant additional rights to homestead settlers
The house proceeded to the consideration OF
District of Columbia business and passed
the bill appropriating money forsa bridge
across the Potomac at Georgetown.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-18

ne makes from NlOU TO SSZOO season trap
ping besides taking care of his stock and his.
farm. He uses spear at present, with which.
he takes the rats, and does not resort to traps
until the ice becomes too thick to use the,
spear.
A reverend gentleman performed the mar
riage ceremony for young couple in Austin
recently. The bridegroom pushed into his
hand a few bright silver quarters. remarking
that dollar and fifty cents was the legal
fee. The clergyman was evidently disap-
pointed at the meager amount, but his dis
appointment was still greater, when, subse-
quently, he found gold eagle among tho
silver coin.
LIE Sueur Chronicle: As Charles Alyoid
was leading young horse from the stable,
the horse started to run, and, as he passed
out of the door, caught Avoids right hand
between his body and the door jam, crushing
his hand bsdly and taking off the end of one
finger, and fearfully iascerated other ones
1t seems that the halter was made Of rope,
and that Mr.. A. had it wrapped around his
hand IN such manner that he could not lss.
go of it in time to save his hand.
Window Reporter. Dec. IL: James VIII
liams, a brakeman on Conductor Wilkins
freight train, was thrown from q freight car
at Bluff Switch, Saturday morning, receiving
q fracture of several ribs. He lay insensible
for time, the train crew being ignorant of
the mishap; the run was made to Heron.
Lake before his absence was discovered. In
the meantime consciousness returned, and
he crawled to house near by and fonnd D
team to bring him to Window, where he-
now is at the Window hotel, under the care,
L of DR.. Greene, and doing WE'LL.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-10

Col. E. e. HEWITT, the Super
intendent of the Southern Pacific
Railway, to-day starts out on
trip which may be extended over a
period of a month. While we are
not advised of tho object of his
journey, we believe that it will en-
brace Colorado and New Mexico,
and that he Is entrusted with an
important mission looking to es-
tablishing connection between
New Mexico and the Southern Pa
cific Railway at Yuma. We take q
pleasure in commenting Col.
Hewitt to the high consideration of
those whom he may meet on his
trip. In addition to the responsible
railway position occupied by him,
he is County Treasurer of Los An
geles county and n gentleman of
uubounded popularity within his
own party and outside of it. There
are few men in this section who
command more friends than Col.
Hewitt, and any mission entrusted
to him will be performed with iidel-
ity and sagaclty. We trust that
our conjecture is correct as TO the
official character Of his journey, as
we most ardently desire TO see the
gap which separates us from New
Mexico SPAWNED by transconti-
mental railway, whether that de-
sideratum be attained through the
efforts Of Col. Scott or Gov. STAN
ford. We heartily wish Col.
Hewitt God-speed on his mission,
aud trust that his experiences may
prove both pleasant and profitable.