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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-19

Prof. Richtel's air ship made successful
ascension in Hartford on Wednesday. The
operator was young man weighing ninety
six pounds, whose nerve was equal to his
muscle, for he went up from the incIosure of
the ball grounds to height at least twice
Shepherd, and then struck off In an easterIy
direction toward the river, intending, as he
afterward said, to cross the Connecticut. AS
it was apparent that storm was coming up,
the professor signaled to him to return. The
operator turned the car around in rnid-air and
returned, descending at the professors feet.
Previous to this flight the operator ascended,
turned the car about and descended, several
times, to show his perfect control over the
machine.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-19
LouisyLlIe Races. July a.

The @ reat Jackson route will sell excursion
tickets to Louisville at one full fare s27 65 foI
and 80 COCA to return till July 7. Pullman
sleeping cars inrough without ch lnge.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-19

Staub has not been called to Washington. as
was the rumor yes erday all over town to tes-
tify before the Potter committee. He has other
fish TO fry. and may BE- found at any hour Of the
day at Goldthwsites bookstore. on Exchar ge
Alley. near the corner Of Canal street. selling
alter news.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-19

Travellers often wonder why their fellow.traV
slers are 50 loud in their praise of the C0Ionnade
HoEel, Pntladel phia, but. after visit themselves
tney are satisfied OF it's famous excellence,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-19

While walking along the shore in Australia
a few weeks ago Mr.. Roy Barkley, an Eng
sf be and on furnng 70 ee wss @
prised and terrified by the earth suddenly
opening and precipitating him distance Of
about twenty feet into the bowels of the earth,
where he lay bruised and bleeding In an un-
awoke from his lethargy and regained the
use of his faculties, he attempted to escape
from the cave, for such 1t was, but could not,
and despairing OF ever again treading the sod
Of this terrestrial sphere he sank to the
ground. The sea arose In a short time, the
tide came in, and the cavern was filled with
water which soon compelled him to swim
for his life. The water rapidly rose until the
cave was completely filled, and he, still swim
ming was borne to the light OF day, and al
most miraculousIy escaped from a horrible
death.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-19
DEPARTURES BY RAILROAD.

:, The following were the departures BY the
Great Jackson steel rail route: Mrs. John G..
Parham; Waukesha; 2; Btdwell and wife. Neg
Parham, Waukeshs; M. Boyce. st. Louis; G.
Q: Biglow, New York A.. Latrougx; San Fran
house. CHICAGO: Gilbert Fl. Green, Europe via
New York; W. W. Webber and child. Yicksburg :.
John E. Fulton. CAIRO, ILL.,; Jules P. Feldard.
Chattanooga. Tenn. Col. T. J. johnson. New
York: James Brandon and wife, Baltimore;
E. Meiser. Hot Springs, Ark; s. Meyers. San
Francisco; F. J. Ostenhou. Memphis: III. Nc
Reynolds. Clarksville, Tenn; Miss Ella Ros-
sci, Niagara Falls.
The following were among. the departures
Miss G. R. Hunt. Master g. Hunt NeW, York: r.
Papiski,, Europe. via New York: Mrs. g 4.
mington; T. Combe, Europe. via New York
Mrs: Henry A. Bois. Ashville; \; g.; 2. Du-
". I; Neil, Clseyelaand.; Mrs. v; " BFeedloye
New York; Mrs, Il. G Gtff1n, Macon, Ga. Major
Fred Seip and wife, Asheyille, N. G.; 9. Lar
fargue. Europe. via New York; Mrs. A. Du-
chiron. Miss q. Duchiron. Y. Taner. Virginia
SpIings: Pascal SarGh0n, New York; FL. Lou
rev. st. Louis.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-06-19

ATEENEos V4p2ag REglzs See notes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-10-11
RAISING A PECULIAR POINT.
Ought One OF the Judges OF the General ses-
sions TO he Germanf

The County Convention Of the German
American Independent Citizens Association.
generally known rs the Ouendorfer party. met
last evening in Beethoven Hall. Gen. Herman
Uhl Was chosen permanent Chairman and ~
F. Butenschon and A. VI. Petshaw secretaries.
Gen. Uhl. in taking the Chair, called attention
10 the necessity OF seeing that the German vote
ia properly registered for the coming election.
Al the last election for Secretary Of State only
ia 900 votes had been cast in this city out OF a
total OF over l50 900. Most Of these lost votes
belonged to Germans. In the Tenth and Seven
teenth Wards strong German districts. not half
the vote had been cast 70 which they were en-
titled.
Resolutions were passed declaring the neces-
sity OF uniting with other parties in the nOmi-
nation OF capable and honest men for Office. and
the chairman WAS empowered 70 appoint q COM
mttee to confer with all organizations opposed
TO Tammanny.
Several delegates spoke in favor OF nominat-
ing Police Justice OtterbOurg for the City
Judgeshp on their own account His knowl-
edge OF the German language was urged as u
strong argument in his favor II being asserted
the General Sessions by incorrect nterpreta-
tons. Coroner Eilinger said that II had been
necessary more than once 20 pardon innocent
men who would never have been convicted and
sentenced had their language been correctly in
terpreted Ii was resolved To urge Justice OF
terbourg's nomination upon all the antl-Tam-
many organizations.
Mr.. Ouerbourg said that he had no reason to
be dissatisfied with the position he is now I'LL
ing. but he believed il would be 10 the interest
OF the Germans Of New York to have City
Judge who understands their language.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-10-11
NEWARK's BRILLIANT WEDDING.
The Marriage OF Cortiandt Pnrker's Daugh.
ter GO william BedIoe Beek mnn.

The marriage OF Miss Catherine NJ
Parker. daughter OF Cortlandt Parker. Esq.
10 William Bedloe Beekman OF New York was
performed In Trinity Church. Newark. yester-
day. in the presence OF large and brilliant
audience. The father of the bride is we'll
known In New York AS the counsel for the Erie
Railroad and leader OF the New Jersey bar.
He comes Of one OF the oldest and most aristo-
cratic families in the State. and is related by
marriage to the Mesdes Of Philadelphia lthe
family of the late Gen. George c. Meadel The
bridegroom is a son Of the ate DR.. William
Beekmau ofthis city. and descendant OF the
old Beekman family Trinity Parish In New
ark Is upward OF 200 years old. and Mr.. Parker
has for many years been vestryman and lead
ing member OF the church.
There was no floral decorations in the church,
and the service throughout WAS very simple.
The bride. robed In white satin with orange
flowers. arrived at the church door, at l O'Clock
Tho latter were Miss Elizabeth s. Parker and
Miss Frances Parker sisters Of the bride, Miss
WolcOtt OF Fishkill and Miss Kate Campbell Of
Newark, all attired in white; The groom was
attended by his brothers and best man." Mr..
Herman Bcckman. Messrs Fred; Freyling-
aud. Cortlqndt Parker. Jr,. acted as ushers.
Prof Charles Eehh9yn ETGsdMTd at thG or
Lohengrln as ihe bridal party advanced up the
BY the Rev. Dr. J. Houston Eccesioh. rector Of
their carrage to the music Of the march from
Midsummer Nights Dream" The church
was packed to oVeriowing.
After the wedding reception. lasting from
O'Clock until g. was given in the residence Of
the BRIDES father IN Market street. The par
lors of the spacious mansion We're decorated
with cut flowers and exotic plants. and an elHh-
orate collation. WAS provided in the dining
room. A roll OF Turkey carpet laid from tho
paror TO the curbstone made Il path for tho
guests.
Among the 800 ladies and gentlemen who
showered congratulations upon tho happy pair
were: Senator Freylinghuysen and the Misses
Freyinghuysen. ex-,G9y. Beie Mrs; Senator
CR@nceiiiior ~ md Mrs. hunyon, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Blgclow. Huntington Walcott u
Boston. Mrs. Keller Mrs. william Beekman.
der Campbell Mr.. and Mrs, Thongs \. McCar-
ter, the Misses, Rntherlurd. Mrs; Waiter Ruth
erfurd. DR.. Seeley OF Hayerhill. Mass. the
Misses Kean Of Elizabeth. ~ j. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Davis. and many others. The display Of
wedding presents was elegant and costly.
The bridal party started last evening ON their
wedding tour
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-10-11
GARRISON NJ POTTER REyOMINArED.
His Constituents Congratulate Him on His
Efforts to Unenrth RascnIitieu

The Hon. Clarkson N. Potters record in
Congress gave such entire satisfaction to his
constituents In Westchester County that they
only went through the form OF holding Con-
vention In Morrisania yesterday to place him
on the ticket again. The Convention was COM
posed Of eight delegates from each OF the three
Assembly Districts in the county. Gilbert s.
Lyon OF White Plains was permanent Chair
man. II was decided that the roll OF delegates
should be called alphabetically. beginning with
the First Assembly District. each delegate to
name his choice OF a candidate. Ex-senator
William Cauldwell's was the first name called.
His vote for Potter was loudly applauded. and
each OF the other twenty four delegates followed
his lead. A recess was taken for twenty min
committee was appointed to inform Mr.. Potter
OF his nomination and bring him into the Con-
eni9n :on No r., Pe,r was ,, % @
Rochelle and to his offico in the city, and the
Convention adjourned without getting his nc
ceptance. The Chairman was authorized TO re-
convene the Convention in case OF Mr.. Potters
The resolutions approved the nom nation OF
Mr.. Bradley for Judge Of the Court Of Appeals
and Gov. Robinson's administration. On the
electoral conspiracy the resolution was MS fol;
lows: That we feel IL our duty 10 renssert and
reafiirm the fact that the Hon. Samuel j. Tilden
was the honest choice of the people for Presi-
dent OF the United States that he was deprived
Of his election by a fraudulent conspiracy in
the states OF Louisiana and Florida. made pos
sible hy the presence OF Kepublltan statesmen
and Federal troops. and that the monstrous
fraud ought not to be condoned. but exposed TO
the end. that its repetition may be prevented
and free institutions preserved and we con
gratulate our representative, the Hon. Clarkson
n. Potter, upon his successful efforts as Chair
man Of the Congressional Investigating Com;
Republican returning boards"
On the financial issue the platform was non
committal There were two resolutions on the
subject. One deprecated the greenback move
ment rs threatening to contribute to Repub-
lcan success. The other was ambiguous
enough to please or displease all parties. 1t
reads as follows:
That demand " Repre- In Congress that
he will all que tons relating the currency he found
voting In favor OF the interests of the people and will us
his best endeavOrs 10 prevent the continuance cnact
Mt ot laws which 10 the benefit Of the few at
the cost u the ruin and bankruptcy Of all industrial
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-10-11
SENATOR CONKLING SPEAKING.
An Address In Ithaca Chiefly upon the Na-
tionnl Finances

ITHACA, Oct. Ex-senator Conkling spoke
here to-day for about two hours 10 an immense
meeting. The principal topic was the finances.
He answered the attacks upon the govern
mental system. and explained the bonded debt
and the paper currency Of the nation. and de-
MED emphatically the assertion that there
had been any contraction OF the cur
rency since 1868. five years before tho
crisis came. He showed there was more
paper circulation now than in 1873. and
twice the amount OF 1860. He gave
a minute history Of the issuance OF bonds and
the organization OF the national bank system,
what led 10 IT, and it's advantages 10 the people.
He showed that tho taxes imposed on banks
were greater than the public were aware Of. so
over three per cent, and that by the banks un-
der the system the loss to depostors was
less than 10y savings banks in single year, and
b Soders I2r and and tSSnt the ASen bis 2s oT the
national banks were the safest ever de-
vised. If these banks were wiped out OF
sSsISnse 0dss w5 the Treasury ana bSpoyHrs
profits made by all the banks In the Union He
addressed himself 10 the intelligence OF the au-
dlcncc on the proposition that II was impossl-
bic 10 issue paper money sum 'ient TO pay of all
the bonds, and showed that the value OF paper
currency would depreciate Rt once without re-
demptiQn being guaranteed and certain. He
reterred TO the fact that Democrats and Green
backers were aifliating in platforms and on
candidates. and that the Republican party was
the party Of honest money, opposed by Demo-
Mr.. Conkng spoke over two hours TO the
largest meeting ever assemhledhere. In closing
he paid n high tribute to the Hon. j. W. Dwight
BY. s. s. H. Wilcox presidad assisted Sis d by 'l' Wee
Presidents from every town in the county.
Prof doldwin smith and President Andrew ID.
pied seats on the. platform. Mr., Conkling
speaks on Friday night in Cortland.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-10-11
RIRIS BEAT TEN.
Hopeful Leading Him AT the Chicago Trot-
ting Track.

CHICAGO Oct. lO.-The first heat Of the 2 "a
class was called at a. Russian Spy won. with
Surprise second. Roofer,Jr. third. Time, 2;2Gh,
The first heat Of the great race was then called.
Hopeful sold at 5000 to 800 on the field. Hope
ful got the pole. Knrus was outside, and Great
Eastern second. The horses scored four times
before the send of was given. Hopeful got the
lead, closely followed by Great Eastern. Down
the homestretch karus gained and came IN
second close TO Hopeful, Earns broke about
nfty feet from The wlre. Time Hopeiul 2;l1%;
In the 2:34 class race, for the second heat
Russian SPY brought in the pool box 500 10 s.
on the field. The heat was taken hy Russian
Spy, with Surur4r second, Starting third. Capt.
sellick iourtl and Charley C. Alth. Time, 2;29 a.
The second heut of tho great event II the day
was called wi;h Hopeful a strong iayorite At
the word Hopeful led, with RYru- following
close. Hopeful increased the distance ON tho
backstretch, but on the homo run the gap was
lrsscncd. Barus rushing up close; but the
iavorite came in about thloe lengths ahead.
harns tried hulEirr win. $,Iin- az 2Il GHit in
2:l6; Great EHsla IA. 2:2l.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-10-11
BURST OPEN ny ROBBERs.
The Iiiowinw Up Ut safe In tn. Fishkm
Landing Bank.

PoUGHKEEPsfE. Oct. l0.-rhe village Of
Fishkil Landing is greatly excited over the
robbery OF the First National Bank Of that place
this morning ut . O'Clock Yesterday at II
three men appeared in the bank with two oil
paintings, urging the cashier and clerks
to buy them, placing the price at 500 for
the two. Considerable talk WIS passed
the cnshier endcavoring to get rid Of them.
They insisted he should come outside OF tho
counter and look atthem. The cashier believed
1t was ruse so as to give the strangers n chance
to raid the bank and refused. and the picture
men went away. They returned at II and
offered the pictures for SO. and were again re-
fused. Then they went away for good.
At 3 this morning John T. Smith. n merchant
In the place. sitting up with his sick father.
heard a loud explosion. He went to the street
in his night clothes md heard man shout:
Tho explosion Is at the bank" Smith hurried
to Cashier Curtis's house. and in three minutes
Curtis was at the bank, smoke was pgurpg
md found everything in confusion. An old
safe was blown TO atoms, nnd the WOODWORK
and the ceiling and the walls OF the bank We're
shattered and broken. A light was procured and
the floor was found TO be strewn with papers ha I
burned The safe door wa- ten feet away, and
burglars tools Of the best kind were found \
tin box containing valuable documents belong
ing to State Treasurer james Mackin and his
brother Charles Mackin and the Dwint estate
at $4,000 and they include deeds. mortgages
and scrip securities not negotiable.
Officers started IL pursuit OF the burglars.
| They wore last tracked To Highland station. or
posite Fort Montgomery. ON the HUDSON River
| Railroad. where they lett u wagon and horse
| which they had stolen from DR.. Slack Of Fish
| kill Lanking and left there.
man SAYS that he saw a stranger watching
| the street near the bank just before the eNplo-
| sion occurred After the Exp ploson. three men
! ran from the bank to the horse and wagon
waiting in sde street nni drove away. \
man south OF Fishkill Landing village saw the
wagon pass. and three men riding alongside oi
! 1: on horseback one Of whom was clubbing ia,
| horse attached to the wagon 10 make him ~
| faster.
The burglars entered the bank through
! Schl0sser's law Office adjoining. Near the safe
| which they exploded wns another -nfe which
/ contained forty thousand dollars in money. and
! therefore they evidently made mistake. II Is
! believed that they thought the tin box WI ich
| they carried away contained money end Gov.
ernment bonds hut they could not have had
! time to open il. so hoty We're they pursse cd
| When last seen two Qt them We're walking
| down the Hudson River Railroad track
| from Highland Station opposite Fort
! Montgomery. toward Peekskiil. and IN,
watchman says they were carrying u basket
probably. but Il was covered over. and he could
| not tell what il was. This was, no doubt. The
yet unopened tin box The Oss 10 the bank
| including the safe. is about $500.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-10-11
ETERyAL PUNIsHMENE
Ex-Gov. woodford Asserts his Belief aud
Resigns from the synod.

At the semi-annual session OF the New
York Synod OF the Reformed Episcopal Church.
in the Church OF the Redemption. at Green
point. yesterday. breeze was created by lay
man T. Woodruff. who. in resolution. desired
that the Synod should express itself emphat-
cally on the question Of eternal punishment for
those who die in their sins. EX-Gov. Stewart l..
Woodford. who. as Nce-Presilent. was prosid-
ing. vacated the chair and opposed the resolu-
ton. on the ground that God mover intended that
man should endure never ending and eternal
punishment for His own glortcation He n
serted that all the Master sired was that mon
harmony. The discussion on The other side
was strengthened boy the Rev. Drs. sabine
smith. Leacock. and others. in warm and
the Rev. James NJ. Gray. who suggested the
Offering Of prayer 10 God Tor His guidance on
Mr.. Woodiora took the floor again. and re-
marked that II the resolution WAS passed il
would cnuse the severanc. Of his ohcial con-
nection with the Synod The Rey. Mr. Hunt
ington was the only one who supported Mr.
1t being evident that the passage Of the reso-
ONCE Of Vice President several OF the clergy
made il appear that the resolution applied 10
Woodford differed he could conscioNtousy
remain in Office. Mr. Woodf0rd replied that he
looked upon II as q conscientious duty, and that
4 would be- wholly inconsistent for him To bs
the second officer Of body that would pass q
resolution so contrary to his judgment and
belief.
An effort was made to lay the resolution on
the table. hut il was lost. II WIS then moved
that the further discussion OF the subject be
postponed. That WIS also lost. The original
resolution was then carried The opponents
did not vote.
Mr. Woodtord then tendered his resignation
as Vice-Presdent ol the Synod. ani vacated
the chair He said that he could not conscien-
tiously hold the position and believe a. he did
on tho question Of eternal punishment. Several
of the clergymen requested the ex-G overnor 70
withdraw his resignation. but he refused 10 do
so. His resignation WAS laid on the table.
and the clergymen thanked Mr.. WoOdiord for
the services he had rendered 70 the Church,
and asked him to remain with them in official
relations. Mr.. Woodford resumed the eXeru-
tive control of the session in brief address,
thanking the members for their express lOns Of
confidence. In regard TO his belief. he asserted
that there was no salvation for himself or any
one else outside Of Christ IN passing the reso-
luton the Synod placed itself on record as the
first orthodox body that will tolerate lay mem
ber and II lay officer who holds yows contrary
to the expressed sentiment ~ the body.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-10-11

In the Coroners inquest last evening into the
cause of the death of John McNamee Thomas T. Gala
han, and Miss Mary A. Redmond who lost their lives on
Saturday, sept IS, by locomotive the Atlantic Ave
Rapid Transit road dashins into the coach in which
they were crossing Atlantic avenue testimony was elc.
ted showing that coaches Of the funeral procession
had crossed the track ana that Me Namue started
IN spite Of the warning the nagnan The urg
found that the taguan did not cArrrise s.id
discretion in hagging the train to come when
the coaches an the funeral procession weru So
near ana that the driver inprudcut
to cross the track when he did The Jury mrfhrr ,en
sured the company lot running the trains az hsh rate
ui speed under circumstances which exhibit reckless
dis cgLrd Ot human life. AMI found piHt the Com uun
Council was liable 20 ccnsure for pernttns the railroad
company 10 operate the road without nrouer gard
the public safety They recommended that mo sirin
gent provisions he Immediately enforced and that they
be sufficiently cUmpreheusve To provide the proven
uon IN The future NJ such disasters have heretofore
occurred this road
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-10-11

The City Democracy have decided to hold
their County Convention te I1t inst Cong ssionAl
Conventions the 10Th inst, Assembly Conyen on
the 22d inst Conventions for the nomination OF district
Aldermen on the 18Th, and Convention Tor the
ton Of senator IA the place OF John MOrrssey the
2ls inst The primaries for the election Of delegates to
these Conventions will be held on Saturday evening
The Irving Hall Democracy elected last evening dele.
gates to their Conventions, which 10 be held st
week the nomination Of city and county ticket
congressman, Alernen. Assemb men, aud n senator
in the place Of John Morrissey
The o'Reilly Greenhackers nominated Col James E..
kerrgan Tor Congress IN the Firth District James Brvan
the emily In the sixth District and Michael FLYNN
tor the Assembly IN the Seventeenth District
A Convention Of the Creamer branch OF the GreenbAck
party nominated Thomas J. Croamer or Congress IRON
the Seventh District
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-10-11
ohio.

CINCINNATI Oct. l0.--Sayler is beaten by
76l votes in the First District. and Goss 9il in
the Second. The State at large has gone Re-
publican by 1000 majority The Democrats
elect the eleven CongressIuen named last night.
tie kenuhllcans nine.
SPRlNGFfrLD. ONO. Oct l0.-Donn Piatt Of
the Washington Capital WIS ia Logan County
Ohio. ON Tdesday. election day. He pub
in Monroe township the ballot box
was stuffed 10y the Republicans. the number OF
ballots bsing five more than the names
on the poll book. Though this was veri-
ned by several careful counts the Repub-
lcan ON 'ials persisted. contrary TO law. in
altering tho poll book SO as to make IL tally with
the ballots. Mr.. Pat - Oi the opinion that this
bAllOt-bOA stulhng was n part of the Republi-
can pollcy at Iuesdny's elrotion.