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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
SUPERINTENDENT POWELL REMOVED.


GOVERNOR ROBINSON APPOINTS NEW MAN IL HIa
PLAcE-.EXTRACrs FROM THE ORDER.
ALBANY, n. Y, Sept. 3.-Ihe Argus OF
tomorrow Will contain order OF removal
OF A. C. Powell. Superintendent OF the
Onondaga Salt Springs and the announcement
OF the appointment Of Calvin G.. Hnckley, Syracuse
as his successor Mr. Powell appointed la 1874
The Governor says:
After a full andi careful examinauoa hud
substantially put unre9 al, RatiVns VI tie SUI.
The first allegation, and tue one upDn which the
time to dine during official term supeIinten
aforesaid. be has furnished large amount Oi
boz and material To the state. t. DC Used ON apd
the OnOudaga st reservation ia III proceeds "
which he was pers nail Interested a. uenorr OF The
tr Of a. {. Powell son * Co, II WEIGH hfm
said Powell then was aud stu the senior
member contrary TO the statute IN such Gaze made aud
provided; ana urthcr that ne audec ana pald To the
sad firm firms the DiIli for such LABOR and mate
IL appears from the testimony. and the fact Is
coded % respondent, that the time OF appoint
ment he was ana Tor long time previous hadOcen ell
gagged IN the business oI ouudyman ANA hchDist uncer
the established aud wei-knOWn MN name OF A G.
Powell & Coz ana that from the cate of hls APP
pOlntmeut up TO the present time, through all
the changes which have been made IN the
renamed CONNECTED with IT. aud al he head OF IT,
the business mas been carried ON at the same
Snr, for ie sIaie mas been done M Inatetais M
nished in the manner as before, ana mat he,
superintendent, has aulcd and paid To tue said n:s
the bills therefor. IL also appears THAI Mr..
Powell was "A man o. I'll character capacity anl lus
nal aud that MS books and accounts kept In
20 d oder prior to nIs appointment From that due 10
extraordinary ana lue xDCuule confusion
l. fJunI 70 exist these respects. several changes
were made Ia tue firm, with the apparent OBJECT OF
getting over the provisions OF The statute above
cited, by conveying 10 other paroles Ia tue
firm All his interest in tie work AID materials
supplied to the saltwsTks on account OF tie
But / have CudeayOrcd to
md any way ia which
be stated from the books ~ the concern wich al
The rights the respective members oil the firm
furnished lOr tic STATE separate
from the general business Oi the hin, al Tue mead 81
which his steadily remained. In the
latest cement he claims 30 conveyed all nis
interest in the state Work To his only L. h. Powell.
This rcsiics with his father lie had
capital To put INTO the concern. lie
paid nothing for the interest, but gave
note OF $500 10 his father forl lie does not appear
to have have mad. means of paying mat
note except the prOnts which he might make oat
VI lie State work.
aWithout repeating all the long aud tedious de-
tails disclosed IN the evidence bearing upon TINS point,
find NY unable after several careful. Readings, TO
other cOucluslOu tnan that there has been
abored effort eyade tue sprit and meaning OF
whilst claiming compliance with the letter
OI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
PROFESSOR MEARs FOR GOVERNOR.

NOMINATIONS BY A CONVENTION OF PROHIBITION
ISIS AT SYRACUSE, n. Y.
SYRACUSE, n. Y. Sept. 3.-The State Prohibit
ton Convention met in this city to-day. The attend
ance was quite large. ]. II. Bronson, OF Amsterdam
WAS elected chairman, and r. T.. Jepson of Utica. sec
rotary. The following State ticket nominated:
For Gorcrnor-Profess0r JnO ". Mears' of Oneida.
For LieUtenant Gorcrnor-Jas. H. Bronson. Of Mont
FOR Secretary Of Stafe-Aphonso A. Hopkins. of Mon
For JycGsmyer-Stephen Merritt of Rockland
For state EHgfHeer-JnO j. looder. or IlOga.
For HOrney- GfnCrdl-Walc Harrington. OF Duchess.
Mr.. Hopkins, OF Ionroe, submitted the report of the
Committee on Resolutions which foliowsi
Res,rcd That we recognize the license system the
corcrstone OF the liquor traffic. and believe 1t should
no longer he upheld.
Rcsored That we recognizes the declared organization
purpose OF the liquor traffic to abolish our sabbath
sanctts and to make AL HOLY days but holidays for I'M
moral festivities. and do hereby assert our earnest and
unyiedlng opposition to such alliance. .,,.. ...,
ResOired, That believe woman Is equally with
the aIbiter OF domestic peace ana tna her voice
protection against the assault OF liquor should
heard through the bullot AT the polls.
principles OF prohibitions that we cla IN the general
recognition and Endorsement OF these principles as vital
to true American citizenship and essential 10 general
National prosperity. and that We demand such AN
amendment 10 he Constitution of our State VIII
the legal prohibition OF the manufacture importa
ton and sale OF intoxicating liquors as beverage.
The resolutions were adopted.
Mr.. c. II. Hammond off red tho following resolution
which adopted:
Whereas The Democratic the Republican, and the
Gre.nback parties are hopelessiy welded 10 the
power and we hope for nothing at the hands OF any
Rtsolred That a separate Prohibition party Is an In
dspensable political necessity OF the times
The following Executive Committee was appointed;
Chairman. IL. Gilmore. Of Utica; Treasurer f. 1. Tai
bot, Syracuse; Secretaries. L. L. Jepson, Utica' NJ
Downing, Poughkeepsie A. A. Hopkins. Monroe I. W.
organ, New-York and l.. Field, steuben.
The convention then adjourned sine die.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
ATALK WITH GENERAL HARRISON.

POLITICAL INTERESTS IL OHIO AND INDIASA-RE-
PUBLICAN SUCCESS ASSURED THIS FALL
General BENJAMIN Harrison. OF indianapolis,
President OF the Indiana Republican state Convention
last year. and an active worker IN the Republican party
in his State was at the Westminster Hotel recently
When asked by TRIBUNE reporter TO give some par
ticuIars about political affairs In Ohio and Indiana, Cen
eral Harrison said
cannot tell YOU much about the present canvass In
ONO, for have been away from home over month
But from Indignation have gathered generally feel
sure that the election OF Charles Foster the Republican
candidate for Governor is a foregone conclusion.
prominent Western Democrat tod me at Newport 'ne
other day that there was doubt about Mr. Fosters
election Foster is man who is very generally liked.
He represented Ohio in Congress for four successive
terms and is not only popular IN the general sense OF
the term but ia much thought OF personally lie seems
10 possess great facilities access 10 the people,
"wnat is the feeling in Onto with regard to Ewlngf
was asked.
awhile protesting TO be a Democrat" General Harri-
r,son reued Ewing seems go the fa length OF the
Grrenback patform. understand that large number
of hard-money Democrats Will not support him. lnhs
tion seems TO be the controlling sentiment among the
Democrats there At the present time Last Fan we had
the hardest Kind Of work to nuke out what Hendrckss
opnIons were In all his speeches he very particu
lar to let know what other men thought but he KEPT
his own views entirely out OF sight,
lis the GreenDack party strong In the West as II
wasi'
"Ithink not Secretary sherman's success in bring
ing about resumption has had much 70 do In iesseninl
tho fre.nhsck influence Tie strength OF that party
was due 90 destltution and hard times THESE gave
n lts main Impulse aud strength; but theie ~ nov
| "A prospect of better tunes throughout tue west
the Grecuback party Is not as strvn.
this year as last. hope that in Indiana tne IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
oFFICE-HOLDERs IN POLITICS.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2.-Complaint was re-
Gently made Pres. dent that tue AssstantPOst
master Buffalo has been violating the civil Service
rules. Judge Tyner made inquiry Of the Postmaster
regarding the the case and has received the fol-
lowing letter IN reply
YOur of the 10Th instant, I'm reference TO
plant made against my assistant for participation In
political primaries and nominating conventions. - re-
ceivcd. In reply. would that he has attended but
primary this year, that being held IN hi ward.
which attended myself He not an officer IN the
and TOOK conspicuous part IN IT, simply voting
ticket OF his choice. have however again admOn-
ished subOrdinates that the Pre- sdeDps with
reference the Civil Service rust be respected and
oDeyed. Very respectfully, your obedent servant,
JoHs w. BEDFORD. Il. II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
THE CUBAN REVOLT.


SPAIN ALARNED-TRooPs To Resent OUT.
HAVANA, Sept. 3.-The Home Government
has notified TO the authorities by cable that IL will send
Immediately 10000 troops to maintain public tram
guilty In the island. aud will also send all tho funds
necessary to meet the increased expenditure.
SPAIN TO DEMONSTRATE.
LONDON, Thursday, Sept. e. 1879.
A dispatch to The Standard from San ldefonso an-
nounces that the Cabinet decided TO instruct tho
Spanish Minister at Washington to insist upon Cuban
refugees and nnbusters being compelled respect
trail obligations
The Governm mt has sent to Valencia for embar
for the Balearic Islands, three generals who I'M
picated the late Cuban uprising. Oibcrs closely
watched, and the movements Of notorious agtators
abroad are noted by the Spanish diplomatic agents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
C2lHEs AND cASC4LTlEs-SY rELEGRApa.

NINE WEEKS on BIRCH BARK AND ROOTS.
NEwBUHG, \. Y, Sept. 3.-Patrick smith, TIE de-
Old ship carpenter who hid hsfn tho woos aud
birch bark aud before bcul
lOund, died tls morning.
FOUND FLOATING IN THE WATER
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. Sept. 3.-ihe bod, of a man,
found floating Ia pond North bridgeport Monday.
proves " 10 Helen, OF Peru rlcre
are Il ma as v violence tho Ooly.
THE BROTHER OF FAMOUS MAN KILLED
NORFOLK, Va, sept. 3.-Ihc dead body OF James
H. Dating found his old
YESTERDAY, with portion Oi the b0Na away by
gun The deceased brother VI the Inventor OF tho
Oat.ing gun.
KILLED ON A woMAN's ACCOUNT
WORCESTER, Mass sept 3.-Luke Daily, a Dor.
ter Thomas callahan the steward II Lincoln HOUSE
had aud tumble afteruoo,
over girls. went Ou procured
roy u. and deliberately killed DAILY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
GENERAL FOREIGN NETA
SPAIN GREATLY SCARED

SHE RESOLVES To SEND MEN AND MONEY TO
CUBA-CETywAYo ABANDONED BY HIS LARGE
ARMY.
The Spanish Government SAYS it will send 10000
troops with ample funds, to quell the threatened
general revolt in Cuba. IL Is announced,
by way of London. that the Spanish Minister
will be instructed to insist upon Cuban refugees
being restrained from unlawful acts by
the United States Government General Wolse-
ley reports that Cetywayo has only few follow.
ers. The allied armies of Peru and Bolivia will not
the desert that separates them from The Chill
ian forces. The Quebec Legislative Assembly has
been adjourned to October2S.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
PURSUING KING CETYwAYO.

OAFN IOWN' AUX IV-NId 'IHutIIH
The British cavalry started in pursuit OF
Cetywayo on August 10, and att o'clock the morn
ing OF the 18th they ed the kraal where he had
passed the previous night hut ascertained that he had
hed the bush early I'm the morning Lord Clifford,
with party OF mounted natives were according To the
latest advces continuing the pursuit
Sir Garnet wolseley telcgraphs that King Cetywayo
has only two or three followers with him. His Prime
Minister two OF aud three of his brothers
surrendered with $50 Dcad of royal cattle Arms aud
cattle being surrendered daily. The colonial forces
and the natives advanced from LuneDurg on the 18th
Ar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
A HUNDRED GUNS FoR CORNELL.

ITHACA, n. Y. Sept. 3.-The news Of the nominal
ton of Mr.. Cornell has caused intense excitement
at Ithaca. his home aud birthplace. Despite the
rain storm a salute of 100 guns is being fred and
immense crowds headed by bands are parading the
streets with fireworks, and cheering Mr.. Cornell
loudly. The journal Office and the leading Cornell
supporters have been serenaded. The action Of the
convention has caused unusual enthusiasm and
local pride.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
THE MINNESOTA REPUBLICANS.


ST. PAUL, Mimi. Sept. 3.-The Republican
State Convention last evening nominated the Hon.
c. A. Gilman, of st. Cloud. for Lieutenant-Gover-
nor after taking four ballots. He received
12I votes out of 21S. The contest was
then transferred to the minor offices, and
the sitting was prolonged. AT 1 a. IN. to-day
the ticket was completed as follows
For Secretary Of State-Frederick Won Bornbach
state TreGsuie--GcOrgc kettlesOn.
A HOrney Generdi-Charles NJ. start.
Railroad Comm tssi0Her-William X. Marshall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
STIRRING TIMES IN PERU AND CHILL

PANAMA, Aug. 2O.-It Is now deemed
probable the allied armies OF Peru nd Bolivia viii
never attempt to the desert which them
from the territory held by Cailians The Huascar
has destroyed launches the south coast. IL ia
said that Union gone South interc
ers passing through tile Straits OF Magellan,
with military supplies for Chli The Ger
man steamer Luxor has been condemned lawful
prize Great ind gnati0n manicstct IN Chill when
the news of the capture OF the Rimac received. In
Santiago there was riotOuS demonstration. The mob
cried - down with the ministers" The Amazon, the
fasts the service OF the Pacihc Man steam
Navigation Company, sold recently 10 the Chans,
and is being fitted mp a. "A heaviv-armrd transport.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
THE UESrERy ASsoclATED PRESS

GRAND HAVEN, Mich, Sept. 3.-The annual
meeting Of the Western Associated Press was
held here to-day with large attendance
OF members. The election for directors resulted
a. follows Richard Smith, Of Cincinnati: w. n. Halde-
man, of Louisville; Joseph Mcndl of Chicago A. J.
Keilar. OF Memphis d. NJ. Houser, of st. Louis W. W.
Armstrong, OF Cleveland, and j. /. Mack Of Sandusky.
The Board organized by eccng the following officers
President Murat Halseld yice-ptesdent, +. Is. Mar
tingdale secretary, III. +. Baker
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
A LIFE-sAvING STATION PURPOsELY BURNED
RAIrIMnRE Nd. Sent. 3=ILe RnLtnnore

BALTIMORE. Nd, Sept. 3.-1he Baltimore
sun this morning publishes report Of the burning OF
Lic-saviug station. saying; "On the 27th Of August.
the Lf-sayng Station at Cobbs Island 600 yards from
the hotel burned with all the contents, including
fe-boa., lfe-siylng apparatus hawsers etc. COM
prisng altogether a valuable equipment The total loss
will be $4,000 or $4,000. The hee occurred at o'clock
In the morning. and undoubtedly the work
cendlary. The Llfe-Siving Station puts "a stop TO
the business Of vIeckng tins part Of the coast
II Is supposed that hostility To this OF protec
ton nsp ed the motive for ncendiarism IL Is one VI
the most III pOrtant the coast"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
R4ILRO1D PRESIDENT KILLED.

CINCINNATI, Sept. "a special dispatch
says that Joseph W. Hunt President OF the To-
edo, Dephos and Burlington Railroad while attempt
ing cross a sidc-track engine war shifting
at DelphOs, yesterday caught between the
bump and crushed into insensibity He fell to the
ground and several ears him. causing ins
death. The deceased was quite prominent in railroad
circles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
COLLEGE STUDENTS IN MAINE AROUSED.

VAUDEVILLE. Me-, Sept. 2.-Last evening
the students Of Colby University 100 strong came out
en- masse nd escorted the Hon. William T. Frye TO the
Town Hall where he was met by about 1000 people.
who listened with intense interest for more thaRtwO
hours TO stirring and telling address The students
say they Will not swallow GreelDack IOonsnness tnls
wa u "A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
THE BURMESE ARMING.

LONDON. Wednesday, Sept 3. 1870.
A dispatch from RangoOn to The Daily Ners
that the Burmese nave mounted twelve guns on
the frontier and have 10000 men concentrated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
BRITISH IRON COMING.

LONDON. wednesday, sept 3. 1879.
The Times, reviewing the prospect of the
iron trade. improvement in which. In consequence
OF the American demand forms the subject for numer
Gus speeches aud newspaper articles says: IL f.
significant fact that whc every Besssner converter I'm
the United IN 'u swing there less than
forty four idle IN the United Kingdom"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
SUICIDE From GRIEF.

ST. LOUIS. Sept. 3.-Mrs. Estelle johnson,
wife Of Charles r. Johnson. committed
eide az the family residence last night by taking arsenic
Grief over the death of child had brought mental
arrangement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04

more against the old enemy and on behalf of the
old good cause. The disappointment that are in
evtable 10 such occasions are few and merely per-
sonal. They short-hved and will be soon for
gotten.
Much more important than these, OF than any
machine success breaking up OF states. is the
fact that the convention taken as a whole furnishes
the best possible proof that the party once more
entirely united and harmonious, and animated with
a single purpose. Ii is this which gives the assur-
ance not only OF the election of the ticket nomi-
mated to-day but of victory i'll 1880. H. b.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
A FUND FOR GENERAL HooDS CHILDREN

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept. 3.-The Daily Constitu-
ton lund General Hoods children first day
reached nearly II 900. The list headed with sub
scrptiou OF $3.50 teegraphed by Inman Swan Co., OF
New-York The money will be inve ted In securities by
three trustees The children left utterly destitute
Subscriptions VIII be received from any quarter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
GENERAL LAZAREFFs SUCCESSOR.

ST PETERSBURG. Wednesday, sept. 3. 1879.
General Tourgoukasoff took command OF the
expedition against he Tcke Turcomins immediately
the death OF General LaZiren
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
LAYING THE FRENCH CABLE.

LIVELIHOOD, WednFsdlY, sept 3, I-1v
The steamer Faraday has completed the lay
ing of the first part OF the section Of the new
French cable The line Is expected to be complete 10
Pierre this month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
QUIET ELECTION IN SAN FRANCISCO.

THE REPUBLICANS ELECT MOST OF THEIR CITY
CANDIDATEs-KALIoCH's CHANCE FOR A PLU-
RALITY-" scRAIcHINGn BY THE DEMOCRATS
AND "BIrKs"
San Francisco, Sept 3.-The polls closed at $3.50
p. after quiet an election as was held
the city. The total vote is about Al ,459. estmat
ing few precincts IN which the count is not quite
complete. II is probable that not more than 800
ballots can be counted before midnight, and the
result Ia the city can ony be conectured present.
From all Information obtainable at the present
publcans have elected the bulk of their city ticket
with the exception of the candidate for Mayor.
Isaac S. Kalloch Work., 1t Is thought,
rah ahead Of his ticket. and has a
prospect of plurality. The Democratic
and Honorable BilBs" city ticket received light
vote. 1t IS thought that the Republicans have re-
elected Horace Davis as Congressman from TINS
ticket generally is ahead in the city.
The election In this city to-day passed off quietly.
In the uptown precincts the voting began slowly.
South OF Market-st., In the Worknmens strong
districts, the voting was brisk from the opening
of the polls. The Workingmen generally voted
straight tickets. The Republicans scratched Murphy,
the candidate for District-Atio ney of the city,
votes for Mayor. The Honorable BIlksp and the
Democrats to a great extent 3" scratched" GriswOld
for Mayor, and substituted the name of Mir. Flint
lRep.l The name of Hugh J: Glenn, the Honorable
Blk" and Democratic candidate for Governor. was
also scratched by some in favor of George G.. Per
kns lRep.l The Democrats also voted for other
candidate on the Republican city ticket to great
extent. The Worlingnen were largely represented
around the polls and looked closely after their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
CARLOTTA PATTI MARRIED.

LONDON. Thursday, sept. 4. 1879.
The Paris correspondent of The Telegraph
announces the marriage OF Carotta Patti to NJ Ernest
de Munck. The Marquis de Caux WAS one Of the wit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-04
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.

MEAGRE RETURNS FROM CALIFORNIA.
THE REPUBLICANS FLEET MOST OF THEIR TICKET
IN SAN FKASCisCo-THE REV. |. S. KALLOCH
PROBABLY CHOSEN MAYoR-TBE MINNESOTA
REPUBLICANS COMPLETE THEIR TIcKEr-DELE-
GATES TO SYRACUSE.
The election held yesterday In San Fran
cisco was very quiet. 1t is believed that the Re-
publcans have elected most of their city ticket,
although 10 is possible that the Rev. l. s. Kali
loch, the Workingmens candidate, may have
plurality for Mayor The Republicans
and Workingmen appear to have sup
ported their respective tickets, while those Of
the Democrats and Honorable Bilks" were
badly scratched. There are 10 returns from the
remainder of the State. The Republicans of
Minnesota have completed their State
ticket. The Prohibitionists OF this State
met in Convention yesterday at SYRIA
cuse, and nominated for Governor
Professor John w. Mears, of Oneida. Dele
gates to Syracuse have been chosen from sew
eral Of the districts in this city.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1879-05-08
ANOTHER DEMocGATIc YELL.

Gems from the Okalons Estates"
The Confederate Brigadiers are slash
ing light aud left at your Radical stat
utes, aud the back yard Of the Capitol
Building is becoming a vast and goodIy
graveyard Of war mensureS.
The General Government will carry
its nose home H. q sling some Of these
Blessed nights Il 1t persists in breaking
through the back windows Of The State
governments and stealing the precious
Revolutionary icgacies of the people.
Revolutions never go backward,
thank God We have captured thC
Capitol; we have begun TO rapcal your
black, bloody and brvtal laws, and we
will never pause nor postpone until we
have purified The State books of ''thc
last yeStige Of your war measures"
The next Thing to reach for is 4 fair,
square Southern representation in the
United States Army. We want TO sec
a man like Joe Johnston in command
of the soldiers andaforts Of this. coun-
try. We join the Charleston Is. c.
News in remarking that "we must
have all our rights or none. 4 half
loaf is not enough"
The ilustrious Jefferson Davis, the
knightly Robert L. Lee, the chivalric
Albert Sidney Johnson, and me OF
their heroic mold, are the representa-
tives of all that is best, and purest and
most progressive in this Republic.
TO their honor must be the marble
pillows spring sky-ward.
Their pictures must ornament the
Capitol halls as they ornament the
homes of their masterful,
10 their shrines must the MUSES.
bring the votivc offerings of poetry
and song.
They are Tie heroes of our history
the types of patriotism and fidelity
that must be held Np to the youth of
our country as models to admire, TO
honor, and to emulate.