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The New York herald., 1879-07-12

the Presidential nomination. o acompromise do
termined upon. and a coinmittee composed OF botn
to Washington to consult with Senator Allen and
see II he would accept the nomination. IL WAS
nearly midnight when they arrived at his house ana
they found him sitting ON the edge OF the bed ~
his night clothes. Without ceremony they al
once made known the object of theii
visit. They told him that they were hope
lessly divided between Cass and Van Buren, that
there was no prospect that they would be able to
settle their differences and they formally offered
him the nomination. with the assurance that the
Convention would indorse and ratfy any action
they might take. The senator never changed his
position. In his night-dress. he was he sat
there on the edge of his narrow bed and thought
over the tempting offer which being made
to him. There is no doubt that it cost him
great struggle to refuse the nomination: but he
did refuse. and for the that accept would
have been to betray cass. He told the COMMITTEES
that while he had always been frieudly to Mr. Van
Buren. Mr.. Cass had confded to him all the details
of his canvass. and he felt it would be treachery
his friend to accept their offer. Thus. from strict
adherence to principle he put away ambition and
resigned what he believed to be the greatest oppor
tunity of his life.
When Mr.. Allen was a candidate for Congress he
was suitor for the hand of the daughter OF Of
his political opponents. General Macarthur. This
lady afterward married Colonel Coons. of Louisiana.
Colonel Coons. however soon died. and in course Of
time Mr.. Allen renewed his suit was accepted.
During his second term in the Senate the wedding
day appointed and made ready for the
marriage just about this time the Texas annexa-
uon question came up. and he wrote to his
Cincinnati, asking her to postpone the ceremony
until that question decided. To this she con-
sented, and the nuptials celebrated soon
afterward he could leave He took his bride back
with him to Washington. and for nearly two years
they lived most happily together their attach
uary. lS47 she died. leaving infant daughter who
afterward grew up to be the head OF her fathers
that time between Washington and Chillicothe. and
Mr.. Allen carried his wife's remains home in
hearse. he escorting it on horseback and watching
the coffin in his room each night as he stopped q
the hotels the
The New York herald., 1879-07-12
POLICE BOARD NOTES.

At the regular weekly meeting Of the Board Of Po-
lice Commissioners yesterday Patrolman W. d. Kin
nard Thirty-second precinct; James Logan and John
Ciancey. Tirtieth precinct. and John Clarke. Ninth
precinct were dismissed tho force for into xication
The resignation of Patrolman James H. Tully Of
the Fifth precinct who sentenced to three
months in the Pcnitcntiary for clubbing Rounds
man Orr was accepted
BY resolution of Commissioner MacLcan the meet
ings of tho Board will in future be conducted with
open doors.
who were dismissed the department January 20, and
reinstated by order Of tho supreme Court to DO
the rules.
,aptain washburn. of the Twentieth precinct pre-
ferred charges against Patromen Hugh Leddy and
Michael Phelan, who refused to arrest Roundsman
Mccarthy. the thievng officer. on Sunday last The
charges will be tried on Wednesday next.
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"HOUNDED DOWN"

A BOY ATTEMPTS TO COMMIT SUICIDE IN THE
CATHOLIC PRorECToRY-HIs REASON ron DE-
spAIR.
william Hennessy. sixteen years old. . shaggy
headed lad. Intelligent looking. but wearing q dogged
expression. taken by ofhccr from tho Catholic
Protectory to the Tombs Court yesterday. While
the once of tho Protcctory only short timc pre-
vous no had seized . sharp pointed steel pen aud
drawn II In Jagged line across his
5uguar voin. The pen slipped. and he
escaped with . few slight scratches. The
boy said yesterday that he had attempted to kill
ainsef because no bounded down and pre-
vented from making an honest living With
abundance of slang expressions introduced into its
recital no told the magistrate the following story
In May last no was tried In tho Court OF General
Sessions for attempting to pick pockets and sent to
tho Protectory by Judge Cowine. He had been in
that institution little time when no
was taken sick and was reinoveds to the
Charity Hospital. Having recovered he sent
back to the Protectory in charge of one OF its
Officers. .sb, They were on car passing through
thickly settled part OF the city when no knocked the
officer OF and made his escape In the crowd. Ills
lease of liberty was very short as he was captured
In the inhrmary. several mornings attcrward he
arose at three o'clock. while it yet dark. stole
into the yard and scaled tho high fence that
surrounded tho institution. Once more free
he sct out to this city. but was rocapturcd and
sent 10 BRckWells island. from that place also
escaped and hired himself out to Long Island
farmer where he worked until June. Last wednes-
day he visited this city to see his father aunt
He was ON his way to the residence of the latter
when he was stopped by an officer OF the Twenty
seventh precinct. who. recognizing him. asked how
long he had been out of the Protectory and why he
was not there thcn. He could not answer these
questions satisfactorily and thereupon locked
mp. From the station house he taken to tho
Protectory ohcc In Warren street, thence to court
WHAT WAS I DoY'
81 had good home, he said, land was Willing 10
~ A tl9 4 hnv Ix,ax. sl.<...
houndcd by the police until do not know what will
become OK me. tried 70 commit suicide, but that
The New York herald., 1879-07-12
SONS OF TAMMANY.

A special meeting of the Tammany Society was
held in the big wigwam. in Fourteenth street. last
evening" for the purpose of initiating into the mys-
teries OF the Order Of the famous 147 members
who were elected into the society at the New Years
eve meeting. and the legality of whose election
was carried into the courts by County Clerk
Thompson and his friends. Only few mem
bers were present. and the duties Of Grand
Sachem, in the absence of Augustus Schell were
per. ormed by Joel .. Stevens. Among those ho
were made "Sons OF TAmmany" according to its
peculiar rites were John NJ. Fox warden of Black
wells Island: Cornelius Miner, Chief Clerk OF the
Surrog gate = Court; Assembiyman Daniel Patterson.
Peter Masterson, Andrew Purtel, Richard f. Down
ing Il. NJ. Dunn, John r. (oldsberry. Emanuel
Lowenstein. Thomas McGrath. Arthur Philip and
Charles Elliott.
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was after the Protectory people had kept me all day
without food NoY suppose will be sent to the
House OF Refuge. They are running me.
Shortly afterward he tried TO get some nails with
the Intention OF swallo wing them and trying death
in that form. Officer Hagan said the hoy incor
rigible and that the Proectory Superintendent sad
he was best out OF the community.
Justice Wandcn said;--'I shall have to send him
back to the Protectory, with instructions the
perintendent to do with him as he chooses have
no jurisdiction i'll the the boy committed
I,v cifv md
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THROWN DOWN STAIRS.

Warden ORourke. Of Bellevue Hospital. notified
the Coroners office yesterday that Mrs. Pauline Tie
bold, patient. in dangerous condition from
violence and requested that her ante-mortem state
ment be taken. Coroner wotman on his arrival at
the hospital found the woman unconscious. She is
said TO be suffering from q fractured skull and u
confusion OF the nose. Her husband, who IL
two men, an Irishmah and German. had been on q
visit TO Mrs. Tiebdd. The party drank freely OF
lager. Their carousal resulted in Mrs. Tiebold being
assaulted by her visitors and thrown down stairs.
The New York herald., 1879-07-12
@. W. H. GRIFFIN.

G. w. H. Griffin. actor, Of Brooklyn. died at his
residence No. ZIG Smith street. that city. on Thurs
day night last, OF consumption. He Of the
founders of negro minstrelsy in this country ands
fine bass singer. He q partner with R. N.
Hooley. Of Hooleys Theatre. Brooklyn, for
number of years. and member Of the
firm of Ho0ey, Campbell Griffin, in the hall all
joining Nibos Garden. this city. in the year 1860.
AS composer he ranked very high. II am Lonely
Tonight was one of his productions. The de-
ceased managed Harrigan Il Hart's Theatre for
time The funeral will be under the charge Of the
Order OF Eiks.
The New York herald., 1879-07-12
THE CANADIAN TEAM DEFEATED.

TORONTO. July IL, 1879.
Aspecial cabegram from London to the Globe says
the Canadian team shot match yesterday with the
Liverpool Rife Brigade. The latter were victorious
by points The shooting was good. but the weAthss
very unfavorabIe.
The New York herald., 1879-07-12
YACHTING.
CoRINTHIAN CRUISE OF THE sEAwAEHAEA
YACHT CLUB-FRoM BLACK ROCK TO NEW
IONDON

CoRINTHIAN CRUISE OF THE sEAwAEHAEA
YACHT CLUB-FRoM BLACK ROCK TO NEW
LONDON.
NEW LONDON. Conn., July 10, 1879.
The Corinthian yachtsmen Of the Seswanhaka
Club passed yesterday afternoon and evening enjoy
ing the hospitalties Of the George Hotel at Black
Rock. meeting OF captains was held on the flag
ship Eddie in the evening. and New London
agreed upon as the next port. An early start
being decided upon the signal to prepare given
from the fgship at fifteen minutes Of six O'Clock.
and twenty minutes later the yachts we're under
way. The Midge had been given an hours start,
the feet expecting to catch her on the way. They
turned the buoy of Black Rock well together. and
the Chief then began to lead the heet. The
Schemer and Blanche had large spinakers
up. which, catching .the light westerly air.
not to be overtaken too easily. whiskered
out her jb topsal and the little squadron. speeding
away 20 Off the tae % Srds. :,
Schemer, Blanche, Eddie and Caprice. the Eddie's
heavy duck refusing the gentle air which easily
light breeze soon fell into Hat calm. the soops
taking advantage Of every catspaw. while the Eddie
dritted like log.
The Eddie finally caught little land breeze and
stood over to the south shore in hopes Of meeting
southwest breeze. which hnally struck in Ut about
half-past eight o'clock The Eddie showed good judg
ment in holding to the Long Island shore, and the
stood out to the southwark to meet II. which they
soon did, SO soon indeed that the Eddie gained very
little by her position. By halfpast nine O'Clock
the Chief had gained good lead the
Schemer. and the Blanche was sailing very well
and seemed to be overhauling the schooner.
The latter not sailing well the
the day before. The Blanche began changing her
balloon jb ~ she did the frst day. and lost some
distance by it. She then put mp very fnc sitting
spinaker. which soon improved her position. The
Chief was sailing finely and proving herself very
last boat. The run to Cornheld Lightship was un-
interesting. being dead before the wind. The spin
akers did wonders for the yachts having them. and
yachtsmen generally would do we'll to investigate
the benefits derived from this SAIL 1t not only
does excellent service in itself. but also spills
the wind into the jib. making that sail
do duty when going before the wind. OF Corndeld
Lightship the yachts were strung out from two to
three miles apart. the Chief leading. followed by the
Schemer. Blanche. Eddie. and Caprice. Prom this
point to New London the wind began to tighten. and
only two of the yachts succeeded in gaining the
anchorage of the Pequot House. the rest being be-
Gained at the mouth of the harbor and out by the
lghtship.
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YACHTING NOTES.

Sloop Sadie, Aye, Mr.. II. L. Cole, from New
York. is at anchor of the HERALD Telegraph Station
ut Whitestone, L. /.
The following were sighted of the station yester.
day.
Steam yacht veiette, N.Y.Y.C.. Mr. Phillips
Phoenix. cruising through the Sound. and returned.
route to New York.
sloop Blonde. Mr.. A. P. Montant. from whitsstouss
L. l., bound up the Hudson.
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elusive power executive appointments and in
the ratification of treaties he sought to dsrobe its
special sessions OF their secret character as unnecee
sary and unwarranted by the constitution.
In the discharge of public duties while in the
Senate and House he was strictly and rigidly con-
scientious. lie steadily rel used constructive mile
age and after his retirement from the Senate the
Whig Congressman from his district offered to pro-
cure aud forward to him $4,000 due him on that
idea. But Mr.. Allen promptly refused and would
not touch the amount. The whole subject
then abandoned. After his retirement from pub
lie life in 1S49, Mr.. Allen removed the beauti-
full and fertile valley OF the Scoto and became
one of the largest and most successful farmers in
the State. In 1873. when the democrats of Ohio
wanted man to carry the State against u popular
leader of the republican party. they called Mr. Allen
from his home and put him ut the head of their col
umns. He made an active canvass and was elected
by nearly one Thousand majority, being the only
candidate on that ticket who escaped defeat. ON
the 18th Of January. 1874 he naugurated Cover
nor and his address on that occasion received CON-
mendations IRON leading papers of both parties.
With the repeal of the Missouri COMPROMISED, in
1850. new epoch was begun ending in changes
startling and complete that they may be character
lied az revolution After so many years of struggle
and agitation IL was natural that the people should
seek repose and turn again to the older order of
statesmen and statesmanship IL in emer-
gency like this that in 1872 Mr. Allen nominated
for Governor and elected. notwithstanding the
overwhelming republican matorties OF pre-
vious years. He filled the office with tho
ability and moderation that to be expected from
a of such eminently conservative qualities and
to the satisfaction of all parties. After full term
of service Governor the democrats again pre-
sented Mr. Allen to the people OF Ohio for their in
dorsement and acceptance. Before the
rebellion he advocated liberal and honorable COM
promise and warned his countrymen against pol
icy which must lead To civil war. But he then de-
clared himself ia favor of sustaining the Union gov
crnment at all hazards. and OF using every effort to
MAINTAIN the supremacy of the constitution and
laws OF the land in the event of an attempt tho
part of the people of any section to overthrow thcm
when. in the Democratic Convention of lS4s, in
Baltimore IL was found that neither Cass Van
Buren was likely to beat the other in contest for
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-06-07

= Last year the Military Tele-
graph line between San Diego
and Yuma, was changed, and
from the neighborhood af Indian
Wells was run in a north easterly
direction to connect with the
poles of the Western Union Co,
which follow the line of the
Southern Pacific R. R.
AS all travel has ceased over
the old stage-road between Yuma
and San Diego, the stations have
most of them been abandoned
and in many places the sand
blown in on it has removed all
vestiges of the road.
Several parties, not knowing
of this change in the route of the
Military Telegraph line have
been led astray. Government
ought to have some sign or notice
posted conspicuously at the point
of divergence from the old route
as thus much suffering and even
loss of life might be avoided. We
call upon Gen Mcdowell in the
name of humanity to have this
matter attended to.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-06-07

ore is accommodating at the mines.
The next steamboat is to bring
down some 500 sacks of ore from
the Red Cloud. The last ship
ment from this mine averaged
nearly 800 ounces of silver per
ton. Shipments from several
others mines are being got ready
for the boat.
A Mexican smelling furnace
has been put up at the steam
boat landing by Mariana Salazar,
and was put in operation this
week on screenings from the Red
Cloud Ore-dump. 1t is of the
regular old Mexican pattern !;
made of adobes, and supplied
with blast from common black
smiths bellows. Its work is of
much interest to the District, as
demonstrating the practicability
of smelling its ores upon the
ground, instead of shipping them
abroad for reduction.
Hammond has a number of
Mexicans working the gravel
below the Red Cloud as placer
grounds, on shares. They get
half of what they take out which
he buys from them at twenty coy
cents pound. They take out
chunks and nuggets of rich ore
which have washed down from
the mine, and are making from
81 to So per day to the man.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-06-07

THE Los Angeles and Yuma Division OF
the Southern Pacific R. R., under the
superintendent of Col E E. Hewitt, has
the enviable distinction of being managed
at a smaller expense per mile than any
other railroad division west of the Rocky
mountains. This fact is the more remark
| able when one considers the difficulties
under which this part of the road is
handled; Its remoteness from supplies,
fuel, men, etc. In visiting Division Head
quarters at Los Angeles. last week, we
were struck with the quiet manner in
which the affairs of its different depart.
ments are managed. Everything was in
apple-pie order; no one was working or
travelling out of his gait" and no frills
or fuss-and- feathers were visible anywhere
Yet IS or 20 trains come and go daily, a
number of cars were being rebuilt and
refitted, some half dozen locomotives
were having their bowels taken out and
scraped, and the pen-and-lnk work OF four
separate lines of road was being done in
the same Office. The paucity of employ
ees makes the works look lonesome, and
the Size of the place dissipates offensive
noises. The pervading quiet at first gives
an idea that the mechanics think they are
working on Sunday, and are trying to
escape public notice; but this idea is soon
dispelled by the persistent rapidity with
which their work is turned out The ma
chinery is presided over with just pride
by Mr.. Nelsir, and the wood and paint
work reflects credit On Mr.. Young. The
office-work is taken care of by Messrs.
Smurr, Lockwood and McCrea- These
gentlemen seem to never be nervous or
hurried, and as if their work was mere
recreation, yet the auditor never finds
them behindhand. AS Col. Hewitt justly
remarks, the econonomy and system of
his Division are mainly due to the eficici-
ency of his assistants.
The railroad yards and repair shops are
fascinating places to visit. Los Angeles
ought to feel proud of them.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-06-07

IT is currently reported that Gov. Ere.
mont and Judge Silent have made
"bar'ls" of money, by placing Arizona
at the East. c. c. Bean is said to have
been telegraphed for, and went a-biling'
And now Tom Fitch is said to have got
his spoon into the mess, and to have fed
himself like the left-handed boy whose
spoon went into the pan against the cur
rent; anyhow Fitch is reported to have
just bought himself fine house on one OF
the most fashionable boulevards of New
York. 1t was not altogether Angora
goats aud Hualapai Indians that took
Gov. Fremont into Mohave County;
mines had something to do with that trip
Judge Silent acts as if he was rich
enough to tell the Department of Justice
to pull down it's vest. Here he is absent
without leave, and two terms Of Court
have gone over, leaving men in Jail, and
litigants without redress.
Whether the result of all this business
benefits Arizona or not is yet to be seen.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-06-07
PHOENIX, June l, 1879

fHGN1I, June L, 1913.
EDITOR SENTINEL ex.
element was raised in our burgh to-day
and for while it was supposed that muir.
der had been committed in broad day
light on our principal street; there had
been horse race down Main street.
There have been large number of
farmers and laborers in town to-day. and
between 200 and 300 were crowding to-
gether discussing and disputing the Incl
dents OF the race, when a Mexican, whose
name l have not learned, mounted on a
fine stallion, made charge through Main
street, brandishing an old fashioned sa-
bre, and scattering the crowd, which he
slashed right and left, seriously wounding
three men. From his EXPLANATIONS
learned that he considered himself the
avenger OF brother who was killed while
robblng stage near Tucson.
The wounds of the men have heen
dressed and they seem to be doing well.
A posse started as soon as possible in
pursuit of the Mexican, but there seems
10 be variety of opinions as to the direc.
lion he took, and there seems to be little
probability of his being captured unless
Ihe authorities of Sonora should en-. A. 20
deliver him up; should he be brought
back here will advise you. TuYo.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-06-07

Los ANGELES appears to be temporarily
under the Influence of crowd of "belly-
aching" croakers. A stranger going
there finds a beautiful city commanding
the trade of an immense and fertile coun.
try; he finds excellent public schools we'll
endowed; vigorous newspapers; magnif-
cent buildings, attractive residences, and
charming gardens; every requirement of
luxury or necessity cheapened by facile
transportation and by healthy competi-
ton; cultured society well organized, and
an elevated moral tone; and a climate
equalled by that of few places on earth.
All this that is attractive, and more, does
he find, and quietly determines that there
will he cast His lot, and that there shall
grow the vine and fig-tree for sheltering
his old age. The old Coaster returns
there, and gazes spell-bound upon the
glorious town that has sprung from the
adobe-and-tile chrysalis of not SO long
ago. He too prepares to there unroll his
blankets and camp "for keeps"
But no sooner does stranger or veteran
begin to show symptoms Of investing
money in the purchase or construction OF
the roof that shall shelter his Lares and
Penates, than do the canker-mouthed
croakers gather around to show him his
folly, to point out the hollowness of bust
ness prospects which had stimulated his
ambition, and to make him ashamed
his simplicity in falling in love with q
city which, but for them, would never
have betrayed to him flaw.
These fellows so Disguised us, that we
left Los Angeles without buying 1t.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-06-07
MOhaYe Mails Again.

This old scab has fallen off again, ana
the sore can never heal as long as the
officers of the Postoffice Department cen
tinue to let contractors do as they d-n
please, The pnople have patiently given
ample time for the promised reforms to
be carrie d out; but things get worse In
stead of better. Reforms made at one
point of the line are counterbalanced by
abuses at other points. Until June ISL
the mail was daily between here and Ehren-
berg. and was carried by Gilmer, Salisbury
g. Co. like Joe kept tavern; from there
north it has been well and promptly car
ried by A. Frank. G. s. IL Co. have tried
70 carry it on horseback and without
enough horses. They have allowed mail
to accumulate at Castle Dome and at
Horse Tanks, for days and days, and have
then sent wagon down to carry up a
load of it to Ehrenberg. Letters have
thus been six or seven days on the ROAD
from here to Ehrenberg-less than loO
miles-and frequently. Since the LIST the
mail from here to Mohave county has
been cut down to three trips a week, and
of course the increasing mails OF that
county will be subjected to additional de-
lays. We are not disposed to borrow
trouble, but the recent past gives ample
guarantee of plenty of annoyance in the
the immediate future. The contractors
wanted to carry-and did carry-the
mails by a route not contemplated IN
their contract, and not satisfactory to the
people The Postoffice Department was
finally reused into hammering the con.
tractors back into the path of duty, and
the contractors are now apparently trying
to show that they can "be as mean as any
body" 1t begins to look as If the mails
of Mohave county will never be carried
according to contract until the contracts
are taken by meu of whom Postoffice
officials are not afraid. Gilmer, Salisbury
& Co. must be digger men than old
Grant," or else they have "put theil
money where it will do the most good"