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Office Dispatch Buildings. James S.ra
a Seif-nade Eaar.

Nat. Bloomfield was the only
son of an indulgent father and
dotnG mother, habituated to
amply means of Indulgence, in
addition to which he had The
misfortune Of being pretty boy,
with no other apparent object
in life than to be an ornament to
society, in which he was a gen
eral favOrite rs a mere agreeable
dilittente, beng regarded by
practical men rs a very useless
appendage to community. A
change in his father 5 fortunes
brought him to u realizing sci Sc
Of his dependence for the future
upon his own resources. The
spirit and manner in which he
accepted the changed situation
was a matter of establishment to
all his acquaintanccs. 1Ic ap-
piled himself to the study Of the
law with L determination and
persistence which nearly ruined
his health, and on his adj ission
to the bar Immediately too rank
with the ablest lawyers 4 the
district. He stepped ins3 the
arena i'll fall harness and has
won the respect and admiration
Of all by his manly bearing and
manifest devotion to duty. Soon
after commencing practice he
was elected Prosecuting Attorn-
ey Of his Judicial district, ana in
the discharge Of the duties OF
that Office he has made Il splendid
record. The Olympia transcript
says:
Some time ago Prosecuting
Attorney Bloomfield made bis
annual report, from which it
was seen that with one excep-
ton, in all the cases wherein
true bills were returned by the
grand juries in this district, dur
ing the year '77,convietions We're
secured. No indictment for felo-
ny has failed. The counties have
had to pay the costs OF prosecu
ton in but two eases; and in all
othercases the territory has paid
the costs upon cOnvlations. Mr.
Bloomfield makes good record
for himself, and for his faithful
ness in office deserves to be re-
warded by a reelection for a
second term if he desires again
to serve the people of this dis
triet. Due regard seems to have
been had for the interests Of the
counties and the people general
ly, in the management Of the
trust reposed in him. There
ought to be a public recognition
of his services at the next cleo
tion and we trust there will be
such. When the people have a
good and faithful officer, it is
we'll to continue them in Office.
The young man Injured 10 tell
from childhood, with no means
Of indulgence, who by industry
and perseverance overcomes all
obstacles and achieves honorable
distinction for himself is always
regarded with high considera-
tion in every intelligent commu-
nifty; but he is q greater hero
who emancipates himself from
habits of luxurious indulgence,
voluntarily enters upon life of
toll and self-denial and carves
out for himself a position of
honor by his own indomitable
p'4c. We are glad Of the OPP
.lortu nity of recording our admi-
lat n Of such a character.
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CuSs WORDs.-Clarence Bag
ley, ordinarily one Of the most
genteol and amialle Of men, OF
pious education and procIivities,
is provoked to utterances border
ing upon profanity by the per
sistent assaults upon the Federal
officers at Port Townsend and
Olympia. He says: " We have
here a few men who are adopts
at scheming, poor in honor, un-
scrupulous as the devil, utterly
wanting in manliness, towards
morally and physically, who
make their money by grinding
the face of the poor and defraud-
ing the unwary. These are they
who by misrepresentation and
fraud, by downright lying and
suborned perjury are trying to
destroy those who have become
the objects Of their dislike" He
can't mean McElroy-we don't
know.
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that instrument by the people.
Coliactor Webster Reappcintod.
We are gratified at the an
nouncement that II. \. Webster,
Esq, has been reappointed Col
lectOr Of Customs for the Puget
Sound district at Fort Townsend.
During the four years that Mr.
Webster has held this office, we
have heard his administration Of
the duties thereof uniformly
spoken of by shippers and com
mercial men in terms Of com
mendation, and yet during all
that time he has been the object
Of unremittant and irritating as
sault by class Of men who have
no commercial interests to serve
and very little stake of any kind
in the community. Agent after
agent has been deputed by the
treasury department to investi-
gate charges against the office,
some of them stuffed in advance,
with the case preijudged in their
own minds adverse to Mr.. Web
ster and his deputy, Col. Briggs,
and in every instance The charges
have turned out, upon lnvestiga-
ton, to be false and instigated
only by personal malice. 1t is
for this reason mainly that we
reiolce at the vindication of Mr..
Webster, as we are always graft
fed at the defeat of malicious
persecution.
The same character Of perse-
eution to which Mr.. Webster
and Col. Briggs have been sub
jected, coming from the same
source, has pursued DR.. Minor,
Of the Marine Hospital. Spec
ial Agent Evans, who gave every
evidence of being in full sym
pathy with the prosecutors, re-
ported that he met with DR.. Will
lison, who gave him information
which led him to believe that
grave grounds for charges
against the hospital existed. He
also, on the representation of
DR.. Willison and others, pre-.
pared some allegations regarding
the hospital. In response to
these charges, the Treasury De-
partment deputed DR.. c. A. Ell
linwood, President of the San
Francisco Medical Association,
to visit the Hospital and investi-
gate the matter. DR.. Willison,
in response to an invitation to
testify, sent a note saying he
could be interviewed at his Off ce,
thus declining to come forward
and substantiate the charges he
had made. Some ten or twelve
witnesses we're examined, all of
whom testified to the good man
agement Of the hospital. In
order that DIR. Willison might
have every opportunity Of Civ
ing evidence, should he have
any to give, Prof. ElIinwood, in
the evening, with Capt. Delanty,
called ea him st his Office, but
DR.. ". declined to see them. So
says The Pert Townsend Argus.
This iacilsnt illustrates tho char
aetsr Of ~ charges against both
the Cs3lsster and DR.. Minor; the
mcA making and circulating the
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pliance with the platform Of his
party relating to civil service re-
form, at the late election refused
to pay his assessment for elec
ton expenses, and wrote letter
to the committee denouncing the
system of forced levies upon
public officers for party pur-
poses? For q like offence Presi-
dent Hayes is praised by Demo-
Gratis and denounced by Repub-
licans. Platforms are made to
catch votes, not TO lay down
rules for party action when in
power
Now this thing is explained,
can the editor OF the Independent
explain the reason why Judge
Lewis is bitterly denounced by
nearly every Republican paper
in this Territory and in Idaho,
and that his only newspaper de-
tenders are Democrats? The
Judge paid his assessment at the
last general election and has re-
cognizcd all his party obligations
ever since he joined the Repub-
lican party. Whose African is
under that wood pile? We don't
see any Of the Democratic party
papers praising Governor Ferry.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-24
pIr1s SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR.

ALBANY, May 23.-The Governor signed a
large number of bills to-day among them the following
To facilitate the of human remains from burying
sAmcndpg the act incorporating the Western Railroad Com
pany. ~. -. ,.ur.
Supplementary the act providing Tor the ORGANIZATION ana
regulation Of certain business Corporations
In rotation tho assessment for repaVlnS AshucaNc
DrooAI AIyn, with granite pavement --,,--
Ameng the act regulating Of capital stock for
Ire and marine insurance COMPANIES ,-.,
Amending the providing for the sale OF certain atefa
canals. 49, -. 81, ,o-- .,.t,,o, =,
oct n and D. as to reyye so
nuc of Chapter 4S OF 1872 entitled an act relating to
or aud other courts IN the ty Ot as
relates 10 clerks OF District COnrts in said city.
I'm relation the city government OF Long Island city
In relation 10 certain public Offices In Kings County.
elapg 10 the term office OF the clerk ana assistant clerk
of Of Kings County ana Oi inc ens
neers OF the county court house Of said county.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-24

having received telegram to-day from Mr.. Hscock
announcing that be will not be able TO arrive before
that day.
The Democratic members of the committee have
agreed that Mr.. William r. Morrison shall have
charge Of the Louisiana case, the iDvestga-
Won Of which, it is expected, will be
conducted entirely III Washington. There
has been more difficulty in arranging the
Florida Sub-C Committee. Mr.. Mcmahon, OF ONO,
who has been requested to become chairman OF that
committee declines to for the reason that he
does not wish to visit Florida 1t is clearly the pur-
pose of the Democrats to send subcommittee to
Florida for the dramatic purpose OF taking MI
McLin's alleged dying confession. Mr. McMahon IL
probably a shrcwed man, and the fact that he de-
clnes to % may possibly indicate that he does not
desire to become the butt of the Nation
An informal meeting of the members OF the COM
mttee was held this afternoon, all the members De-
ing present excepting Mr. HscOck, of New-Iork.
The greater portion of the time was devoted to the
subject of selecting officers to the committee.
Minister Noyes has written letter to friend
in this city, dated at Paris before the Potter reso-
luton passed. in which he says that no bargain of
any sort was ever made with the Florida Republi-
cans. and that the only probable reason why so
many Republicans from that State were appointed
to Office was because they Ostraczcd by Demo-
Gratis in their homes.
The Republicans in the House of Representatives
are preparing lists of witnesses TO be summoned IN
virtue Of the resolution making the Potter invest
ieatOn general, which was passed by the House
yesterday. The committee will be asked to sum-
mon the senders and receivers of dispatches relating
to frauds and attempted bribery in Oregon and
Florida, and other cases of alleged fraud
mentioned in the Hale resolution, The bank
cashiers and others through whose hands
the 81. 900 sent from New-York TO General
Bannings district in Cincinnati passed will also be
sent for. Requests for the immediate summonlng
of all these witnesses will al lsO no pre-
sented TO the committe at its first business
meeting, and tie only way this request
can be denied will be for the committee to declare
that il is not satisfied with the evidence which will
he submitted TO show that fraud existed or was
attempted. The Republicans appear TO be more
anxious to open this investigation than the Demo-
Gratis.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-24
TILE PLATFORM.

BURLINGTON, VT, May 23.-Folowing is
the platform adopted by the Republican State
Convention:
The Republicans of Vermont, steadfastly.
adhering to the Oft-declared principles OF
their party, and sensible of the gravity OF
present exigencies in our country, hereby
Res0Ire, Erst-That the motives and gen :
eral course Of the administration OF Presluent
HAYES have our hearty apprObatiOn, ana
though a difference as to policy may exist, we
rejoice in the belief that the Executive ana
Republicans in Congress are disposed TO sulier
no divisions, but on the contrary TO observe
the excellent precept, " In essentials, UNITY IN
non-essentials, liberty; in all things charity"
Second-That, welcoming truth ana shrlnklng
not from investigation, we YET condemn Us
unfair, uncallcd for, and revolutionary the
measure of the Democratic House OF Repre-
sentatiyes to investigate part only OF the iacts
pertaining to the Presidential election. and
consider that all efforts to reopen question
of such magnitude, after inhas once been law
fully and, as we believe, justly closed, are det-
rnental to prosperity and perllous to the
peace of the country, deserving the repreheh-
sion of all good citizens.
Ihird-rhat while we deplore the continued
opposition of portion of the South to the
efforts of the Administration TO give equal
rights and privileges to all citizens OF tne
whole country, we do recognize the patriotic
action and devotion of those in that section
who now stand firm for the Union and the
perpetuation of good government.
BonrtL-That we cordially recommend TO the
New-York tribune., 1878-05-24
NETWORK, FRIDAY, MAY "a, 1875

putatOn of the mass of Mars, work upon when ne
began in November last, soon after his discovery VI
the satellites The size of this planet has hitherto
been only approximately ascertaned by the means
of the perturbations which it exerts on the earth
and other planets. The discovery of the satellteS
with their motions and distances from the planet
rendered it possible for the first time to make an
exact computation of the planet Mars through the
application of Kepler's third law.
The pToximate agreement of some of the former
calculations and the accurate computation oil the
planets mass Just finished are thought to be remark
able The following are the most notable estl-
mates made after the ancient method Taking the
mass of the sun rs the unit of measurement La
place assumed the mass of Mars to be ll,s49Os2.
De Lambre, the French astronomer, reduced tins
estimate to l2.54G,32O. Buckardt in 1916 diminished
this still further to l2,Gs0637. by Hansen ana
Olufsen of Sweden in their solar tables. the est-
mate is 13.oooooo LcVerrier got l2,97i,79O ne
accurately scientific computation of Professor nan
gives 13Oo35Oo; this estimate being within small
fraction of that of the Swedish astronomers.
TIE elaborate work of this computation VIII DC
published in the next annual reports oil the Naval
Observatory. The third law of kepler, by winch
the computation has been made, Is that the squares
of the periodic times of revolution OF any two
planets are proportional TO each other as the cubes
of their mean distances from the sun.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-24
CORRUPTING A JURY.

TROY, n. Y, May 23.-ThOmas Eagan, Su-
peryisor OF Rensselaer, County, is Oh trial for mai
fcasance In Office in audtng fraudulent bills against the
county, Last night Judge Osborn locked mp the jury al
the Troy House While there the prosecution employed
one of Pnkertons detectives TO watch tho jury and
discovered note being handed to the sherhs officer to
give to juryman He informed the Dstrlct-Attorhcy
and the latter demanded the note OF the officer II was
given up and found TO read as follows:
"FRIEND TAIER-This is political night. Stand fol-
the party. E' u hTtN0LpS'
REYNOLDS is exCOunty Clerk and candidate for the
Drmocratic nomination for Sheriff. The matter was
fly exposed in court this morning. and the officers are
now searching the city for Reynolds.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-24
VERMONT REPUBLICANS.
THE STATE CONVENTION.

THE PRESIDENTS SOUTHERN POLICY condemned
BY THE CHAIRMAN, EX-GOVERNOR JOHN G.
sMITH-COLONEL REDFIELD PROCTOR NOMINATED
FOR GOVERNOR, T.. r. COTTON FOR LIEUTENANT
GOVERNOR, AND JOHN A. PAGE For STATE
TREASURER
The Vermont Republicans held quiet and
harmonious State Convention at Burlington
yesterday. nominating candidates for Gov
ernOr. Lieutenant Governor and Treasurer.
Ex-Governor John G.. Smith was cho-
sen temporary and afterward perma-
nent chairman. In his address he crlti-
cised the Presidents Southern policy
which he believed Mr.. Hayes was about to
abandon. The platform is brief; it approves
the motives and general policy of the Presi-
dent; urges harmony in the party; denounces
az revolutionary the reOpening of the Presi-
dental question, and recognizes the patriotic
devotion of Southern citizens who stand
firmly for the Union. A letter was read from
Senator Morrill,, setting forth some of his rea-
sons for believing that the mission of the Re-
publican party is not yet ended. Following is
the ticketAOminated
For GOrernOr. Colonel Redfield Proctor.
For LieutendHt GOrerROr. L. Cotton.
FOR state treasurer. .Johh a. Idsc'
New-York tribune., 1878-05-24
KEYSTONE DEMOCRACY.
A STATE TICKET NOMINATED.


SPEAKER RANDALL DEFEATED AT EVERY POINT.
THE WALLACE TICKET NoMISATED-THE PARTY
CONFESSION OF FAITH.
The fight of the factions in the Pennsylvania
Convention resulted in the overwhelming de-
feat of Speaker Randall. The session,
yesterday, was quiet and orderly. Charles
II. Buckalew was chosen permanent
chairman, and the nominations were
made with little delay. The resolutions
charge the Republican party with response
bility for the financial distress in the country,
and demand its removal from power;
oppose contraction of the currency, and demand
that it be received for customs duties and be
reissued from the Treasury declare that
commerce and manufactures should be fos-
tered, and assert that the Republican Congress
of 1872 struck blow at the industries of
Pennsylvania by reductions on the tariff; ia
vor an investigation of alleged electoral frauds,
but say that no attack should be made on the
Presidents title. The State Government is
arraigned for neglect of duty. Following is
the ticket nominated
For Goreynor-Andrew II. Dill, of Union
County.
For Lieutenant -GOUerROr-JOhn Fertig. of
Titusville, Crawford County.
For Sapreme Court Judge-Henry p. Ross, Of
Montgomery County.
For Secretary Of Internal Afairs-J. Simpson
Africa Of Huntingdon County.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-24
THE RAIIOTS.

CHARLES r. BUCKALEw MADE PERMANENT CHAIRMAN
EFFORT TO CHANGE THE ORDER OF THE NOM
INATIoNs-JomN r. MILLION MADE CHAIRMAN OF
THE STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
PlTTsBURG, May 23.-The Democratic State
Convention reassembled at o'clock this morning. and
the report of the Committee on contested Seats having
been pads and the contestants seated permanent OF
anI,o,,on was effected by the election Of the Hon.
Snar,es r. BucRalew as permanent president.
Mr.. sowden, OF Lehigh. obtained recognition. and
moved that after the nomination Of Governor the con-
yention proceed to ballot for Lieutenant-Governor
This being contrary to the regular order Of nominatng
See Fifth PAGE.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-24
SKETCH OF COLONEL PROCTOR.

Colonel Redleld Proctor, of Rutland, the
Republican candidate for Governor of Vermont, was
born June /. 1881, in the town OF Cavendlsh,
the main village of which bears the name OF Proctors-
yillc lie was graduated from Dartmouth college
in 1851, and for several years afterward was
n bardworkpg and successful farmer. lie then
began the study OF law, and was graduated from
the Albany Law School in 1859 lie was in Boston-in
the Office Of his cousin the Hon. Isaac F. Redheld long
ChiefJustce of the Vermont Supreme Court-when LII
coin issued his first call for troops III 1861. COohel
Proctor at once rendered his services TO ths Govern
ment as a private soldier but General George f. DAVIS
OF Cayendish, then Northumberland of Yer
mont, knowing his honesty, capacity and spirit
had made him quartermaster Of the Sd Yer
mont Regiment. His excellent business faculties
and Trustworthy character were soon observed
by General Badly" Smith, and upon the lat
ters promotion, Colonel Proctor was placed
upon his staff and kept there long as he was con-
tent TO remain IN the Quartermaster's Department.
lie soon had chance show his mettlG in an engage
lam. and was compiimented by that officer aud
mcnded for promotion. Afterward no was made Major
of the 9Th Vermont but before having much opportunity
for service lie prostrated lin the Winter OF s6l62)
by typhoid fever, and for long time his
lie was dcspalred Of Upon his recovery the Fall Of
1852 he Joined his regiment the Peninsula, just in
tine 10 accept an unsought and unanimous election as
Colonel OF the 18th Vermont n this position he served
faittfllly and acceptably, and popular with ms
own men and throughout the "a vermont Brig
ade Honorably mustered out Of the service
Colonel Proctor returned to Vermont and
until 1S69 continued his law practice though snendlng
Fails Marble Company became involved IN litigation he
was appointed receiver lie took hold Of its affairs with
energy, rescued the company from It's ombarrass-
ments, and doubled its means aud value. He
has not acquired wealth bur he is known as a
E13 60 a6d ana IN G5G6 ReSTesenavo Of the
town in sG7-6s and member Of the State Senate for
Rutland County in 1874. During his term In the senate
he was elected President pro tempOre. In september
1876. he was elected LieutcnantGoyernOr OF Yer
mont defeating his Democratic opponent by nearly
. 4 uOO IN
New-York tribune., 1878-05-24
CONVERSATIONS.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-Ihe Senate in cx-
ecutive session to-day confirmed the following nomina-
tiOus:
John H. Smyth Of North Carolina TO be Minister heseh
and COnsulG General 10 Liberia.
: Timothy G. smith Of Vermont, Consul at Galaz.
Frank Bayles De Surveyor OF Customs Port JtHeroh
NY - ,...,-.
j. W. Oakley to be United states Marshal Western District
OF Wisconsin. .-,.,.
Roger = Green of Washington Territory 70 bo Associate
Justice Of the Supreme Court OF Washington TerriiOfy
William b. Chandler of Illinois, to be surveyor oehera or
Idaho.
Assisan Engineer Joseph p Mickey to DO Passed Asss
tan the Second Lieutenant John Bfdhh
10 lie Lieutenant IN Revenue Marine service
Iegers LaHd Obceg-John H. Miller Idaho City ldaho
Gustaye Hciche, BoOnyile, Mo. - ,.---.. A.
Tecres OF Public MOnegS-GeOrge LRnnt at Prescott All
zoua EdN ard NJ. BrOwn bismarck, Dakota. -,
STANDARDIZATION g. " iiams. Watertown, NJ Ii J0hh
M suipLeu, Lancaster Ohio; William o. Allen oDsih1,
Mrs Elizabeth A. stevenson, GteenYllc, OhlO r. u
MosbauCh Cambridge city Ind. L. L. ClarJ, sidney Ned
New-York tribune., 1878-05-24
THE PARTY SPEAKS OFFICIALLY
ruorGu NOT IN VERY MAGNETIC TONE OF VOICE
THE NATIONAL COMMITTEES RESOLUTION.


THE NATIONAL COMMITTEES RESOLUTION.
pY TELEGRAPH To TnR TRIBuSEI
w,suIyGrox, May 23.-Actlon has been
..lon nv the National Committee on the sub
;oct Of the Potter investigation, which IS
Syost significant. At a meeting held this
aroniug. almost the only subject of discussion
nos whether the committee should declare that 1t
: 10. t,,e purrose Of the Democrats to attack the
.;tIo of President Hayes. The committee declined
90 1eclare that no attack is intended. There was
~ division of opinion, however, on resolution
aDnTovng the Investigation in itself. The latter res
ojntion was adOptcd, as follows:
IJ,.d That the action of the House Of Representa-
80 iD gppOlGng committee fully empowered 10 ID
resegte ard report upon the frauds alleged 10 haEe
been eoomittcd the late PiesdentlaI electOn 10 tne
d mai The truth may made known to the people,
ana the repetition OF such frauds Dc prevented III the
fnture meets the approval OF this committee
The National Committee, therefore, has taken the
some ground which the Democrats in the House
assumed bv their refusal, both in caucus and III
omen session Yesterday to declare that thsttle of
President Hayes is involved, and that they do not
;ntend that the proposed investigation shall result
in any attack upon it.
One of the most influential members OF the DEM
ocratic National Committee remarked to-day, that
the committee could not afford TO declare III advance
Of the investigation itself what course the party
should pursue. Nobody knows whatlthe committee
NAV discover, and 1t may be. this gentleman said
that the Democratic party may desire TO make a
most effective attack on the title of the President
He would not say that he thought this probable,
but it certainly was possible.
The Democratic National Committee, therefore,
like Democrats in Congress, has been very careful
to have door for revolutionary proceedings open,
in spite of all the individual members OF
the party may have to say. If the investigation
fails they will assert that they never intended to
attack the title of President Hayes. If 1t should
sneceed in disclosing gross frauds. the question
whether revolutionary proceedings shall be lnstl-
tuted or not will be seriously considered.
The committee did not take any action to-day on
the subject of an address to the people. commit
tee was appointed, however, TO cooperate with the
Congressional Committee in regard to the Autumn
nun 1cbairman) of Connecticut and Ransom of
North Carolina; Representatives Ross OF New
Jersey, and John G. Thompson, OF Ohio.