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The New York herald., 1879-11-08
THE NEXT PRESIDENCY.

MEETING OF THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COM
M1TTEE-A STRUGGLE FOR THE CHAIRMAN
sHIp-wHERE WILL THE NEXT CONVENTION
BE HELD?
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 7, 1879.
meeting Of the Republican National Committee
has been called for December II, at the Arlington
Hotel. in the City of Washington. It is signed by
Governor-elec Cornell, of New York. and Mr..
Thomas NJ Keogh. chairman of the Republican
Committee OF North Carolina. Owing to the death
recently OF Senator Chandler, Of Michigan. the
mittee Is without o chairman anj singular
to say it is also without Secretary, Mr. r. G.
Mccormick, who held that position, having resigned
the place when he appointed Assistant Secretary
Of the Treasury by President Hayes. The object of
the meeting the call recites is to take action in
gard the death Of the late chairman and to select
place for the holding OF the next Republican
National Convention to nominate candidate for
the Presidency.
1t will also become the duty Of the committee to
elect chairman and secretary and, their posi-
tons of considerable prominence in the party.
it is not improbable that there will be some nice
wrepulling in the committee to obtain control of
them. When Mr.. Chandler was chosen 1t is known
that ex-Governor Jewell, Of Connecticut. who
. member Of the Cabinet at the time.
endeavored to secure the prize. Minister Noyes
also candidate and was unsuccessfully pressed
by President Hayes. Mr.. Cornell it is understood.
is now candidate. and. of course will have the
support Of Senator Conkling. Mr.. r.. c. Mccormick
is also i'll the field. Mr.. Koogh it is sad is anxious
to get the secretaryship and, being Southern man.
it not improbable that he will be successful. The
national convention WILL it is believed. be held in
tho Xyas
The New York herald., 1879-11-08
THE APACHE OUTBREAK.

FIGHT RETwEEN MAJOR MORROW AND VICTORIA
ON MEXICAN SoIL-DEFEAT OF THE INDIANS
THE TROOPS RETURNING.
SAN FRANcIsco. CAL. Nov. z, 1879.
The following has been received from Tucson.
Arizona:-
special despatch from Fort Grant to tho Tucson
Daily Star says dispatches from Fort Bayard. New
Mexico announce the return there Of the Arizona
troops and scouts. They had . fight by moonlight
with Chief Victoria's band ot Apaches in Mexico,
sixty miles below the boundary line. One hundred
and eighty warriors were engaged in the hght and
they were defcated and driven from the field. Pri-
vate Cochlero, OF Company A, Sixth cavalry. of
Fort Grant, Arizona. and an Indian scout of
killed and another Indian scout wounded.
Major Morrow commanded the troops in the hight.
The Arizona troops are route to their posts tho
hostile Indians having all been driven out OF New
parties and troops in the field in Southern Arizona
will return at with his troops along the border
to guard the Territory against the hostles now In
Mexico.
FRIENDLY CORRESPONDENCE.
The following correspondence took place between
General Wilcox and the Mexican Consul at Tucson
wHIpPLE BARnAcKs Nov. 6, 1870.
To THE MEXICAN CONSUL AT TUcsoS:-
Our troops reported returned to Fort Baynrd,
having lett Victoria in Mexico Any efforts of the
Mexican government to arrest the hostiles will be
regarded as friendly act
o. B. WILCOX. Brevet Major General.
TUCSON. Nov. 6. 1879.
General o. b. WILCOX. whipple Barracks:-
Your despatch received and the contents immedi-
ately forwarded to the Mexican authorities. that
thcy may proceed against the hostiles. required
by the very good friendship existing between our
two republics. FRANCIS l.. PRIErO.
Mexican Consul.
The New York herald., 1879-11-08
THE VIRGINIA ELECTION.

SMALL MAJORITY FOR THE READJUsTERs IN
BOTH BRANCHES OF THE LEGIsLAruEE--rHE
REPUBLICANS HOLDING THE BALANCE OF
PowER-TuE NEGRO voTE-AN ALLIANCE AN
TIcIpATED.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE HERALD
RICHMOND Va. Nov. T. 1870
The result of the election still remains undecided
though doubt is terained that the readjusters
have carried both branches OF the general Assembly
by small majority 1t will require not only official
returns. but careful scrutiny OF the position OF
each member the debt question before the actual
members of each party can be announced
ATTITUDE REPUBLICANS ELECTED.
OF the 140 members OF both houses elected prob
ably twenty ythree republican. many Of whom. it
is claimed. have not clearly defined their views to
sustaining the McCulloch settlement of the debt. or
whether they in favor of further adjustment Of
1t. Several of the colored members said to have
been returned on account of their personal popu-
larity without any pledge promise about the debt
being exacted by their constituents. This uncer-
tanty to the debt bias OF of the republicans,
together with the absence of returns from several
remote counties, encourages the hope among the
debt here that the result may not be as bad as
at first indicated.
THE NEGRO VOTE.
careful review or the situation discloses the
fact that the apparent of the is
owing, beyond doubt, to the negro vote by which
that faction Of the democratic party reinforced.
jorty Of the votes cast for the debt payers can
didates and minority of the white vote for
the readjusters. while the negroes. several
instances, elected pronounced republican debt
payers, and in numerous othors helped to
elect conservative debt payers. Still. the
painful announcement has to be made that
the great bulk OF the negro vote polled for
the readjusters, and this is tho vote that insured
their far. The efforts of the republican
leaders. including the President. Commissioner
Raum and Fred Douglas. signally failed to secure
even a respectable minority Of the negro vote for
the debt payers. Between the two factions, how
ever, the negroes in several counties in repub
licars which gives that party the balance of power
in the General Assembly. where it will have op-
| portunity to redeem itself.
AN ALLIANCE PROBABLE.
An alliance OF the republican members with the
| debt payers in the Legislature, foreshadowed in
these dispatches. is moro than likely to take place.
and it may possibly result in the formation of
new party in Virginia with such liberal principles
| will to the negroes their rights on
| juries, in the schools and at the polls Some
| such result this must grow out Of the
| uncertainty OF the present outlook and the
contest the United States Senatorshp succeed
Mr.. Withcrs will develop the situation the debt
and all other questions. Neither the debt payers
the roadjusters as it seems now, elect the
Senator without the aid of the republicans It is
supposed General Mahore leader OF the readjusters
will be the candidate Of that faction. The candidate
of the debt payers is uncertain. and may be com
| promise man to suit the republicans.
The New York herald., 1879-11-08
A HEROIC CONDUCTOR.

HupsoS RIVER RAILROAD TRACK, Below
NEW HAMBURG, N. y. Nov. $3.50 p NJ. !
At meeting OF the passengers train No. 8.
from Albany to New York, this evening. shortly
after the accident at twenty minutes after eight
p. NJ. to said train. the following was adoptcd:-
Resolved, That the prompt and hcroc action Of Mr..
George Parsons, conductor of said train the
sion Of the accident, merits the grateful rccog-
nition aud hearty thanks OF all tho passen
gers, tho unhurt well tho wounded. In
in the river. his FIRST action was TO jump in the
water, wounded and bleeding ut tho umc, signal
approaching train, and then carry tho lady
passengers aud others 60 tho wall. where willing
hands ready to lift thcm place of safety IN
this work he ncuiy aided by brakeman James weh
aud other employees Tho unders gncd take pleasure
bearing testimony to the above effect.
Resolved That copy of the above be gvon the
pany and the press.
The above resolutions were signed by about sixty
passengers who had witnessed the conductor $
prompt and heroic action.
The New York herald., 1879-11-08
RAILROAD WRECKS.

THREE COLLISIONS ON THE PENNSYLVANIA
RaILRoAD--A LARGE NUMBER or CARS
SMASHED AND CONSIDERABLE MERCHANDISE
DESTROYED.
[pY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
PITrsBuRG. Pa. Nov. Z, 1879.
Three bad wrecks occurred the Pennsylvania
Railroad last night and this morning. One was at
Kittanong Point. on the eastern slope of the Alleg
hanes where two freight trains collided and twenty
cars loaded with merchandise were smashed ipto
fragments. A brakeman, named j. A. Mcdowell,
was killed, and another brakeman, named j. Z.
Cook, was badly hurt.
The second wreck took place at Greensburg. about
thrty-hve miles from Pittsburg. Two freight en-
piues were entirely demolished and number Of
freig ht cars smashed. No killed, but sew
eral OF the train men were injured.
The third wreck was near East Liberty, seven
miles from Pittsburg. One freight train ran into
the rear of another. smashing several cars twisting
tho wheels OF the engine and otherwise damaging il.
The New York herald., 1879-11-08
RAILROAD DIRECTORS CHOSEN.
[By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. Z, 1879.
At special meeting in this city to-day of the
stockholders of the Wabash and st. Louis, Kansas
City and Northern Railroad companies to elect di-
rectors the consolidated line of the Wabash. St.
Louis and Pacific Company. formed from the two.
proxies were held by Solon Humphreys Of New
York. B. j. Lewis of st. Louis, and j. Cheney. OF
Fort Wayne. The regular ticket for directors was
elected, Cyrus w. Field. New York; Benjamin
W. Lewis. Dr., st. Louis A. L. Hopkins, Toledo;
Sidney Dillon. New York; James Cheney. Fort
Wayne; Charles Ridgely. Springfield, ILL.,; l.. Lawber
Welsh, Philadelphia; Jay Gould. New York; Henry
H. Cook, New York; Russell Sage New YORK; Solon
Humphreys, Now York; George N Dunlap. Chicago;
James 4. Jay, Detroit; Thomas E. Tut. st. Louis;
Julius s. Walsh, ST. Louis. The directors will hold
q meeting in New York Monday. NovoCiber l0. to
alo off
The New York herald., 1879-11-08
THE PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION.

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. Z, 1879.
Tho official returns show that Buffers majority
Barr, dem.; Sutton. greenback and Richardson.
prohibition, is 5S. .675.
The greenback and prohibition votes wero ex-
treuely light.
In 1878 Hoyt rep had plurality Of q. 1853 over
Dill. dem. Mason. greenback. receiving at the Same
time II, 1853 votes.
The following is q summary of the official count
of the vote in this city last Tuesday for State Treas
urer-
Samuel Butler, rep ...................... 74176
Danlel ". Earr, dem 443j
Peter sutton. greenhAck.. ................. 299
William L. Richardson, prohibition. 104
Buffers plurality 9S41
Butiers majority 43S
The official maJorities for Sheriff. Register of Wills
and City Treasurer to which Offices republicans were
elected. range from 27, ,140 to q, ,9S7.
The New York herald., 1879-11-08
FREIGhT TRAINS IN COLLISION.

Owing to dense fog prevailing ut the time. col
lision occurred on the Delaware. Lackawanna and
Western Railroad. yesterday at Kingston. between
coal and gravel train. When the engineer OF the
latter tho end of tho coal train he reversed ms
engine and both he and the firomau caped for their
lives. Both escaped with but slight bruises. Inc
result OF tho collision the wrcckng OF four coa
and extensive damage to the locomotive Ok the
gravel train.
The New York herald., 1879-11-08
RICHMOND COUNTY REpUBLrcAN.

The correct count Of the returns from number
Of the districts in some of the towns in Richmond
county. where a great amount of scratching"
done. show tho election of Michael lyman the re-
publican candidate for County Treasurer by II
majority over James r. Robinson. the regular dem
ccratic nominee and present incumbent. who
at first supposed to be elected by 127 majority.
with the exception OF Charles X. Taylor. who is
elected Justice OF the Sessions by small majority
Of Richmond county have succeeded in electing
their local ticket.
The New York herald., 1879-11-08
A STILL HUNT FOR OFFICE.
sHREwD TACTICS OF A DEMOCRATIC POLITICIAN
TO GUST AN INELIGIBLE REPUBLICAN OFF,
CIAL-BAD RESULT OF HOLDING OFFICE con-
TRARY TO LAw-ALARM AMONG REPUBLICANS.
(BY TELEGRAPH To THE HERALD

CIAL-BAD RESULT OF HOLDING OFFICE CON-
rRARY TO LAw-ALARM AMONG REPUBLICANS.
CBY TELEGRAPH To THE HERALD
PITrsBUEa. Pa. Nov. z, 1879.
One of tho most remarkable occurrences in the
political history of this State to light to-day
this county. At tho election in November. 1873.
George Alexander, the republican candidate for
County Comptroller. was elected by 1900 majority
over his democratic opponent. Joseph II. Erwin.
Tho act creating the Office Of County Comptroller
rendered ineligible for the position all persons who
had held position of trust and emolument under
the county for two years preceding his election.
At tho time of his election Mr.. Alexander
was clerk of tho County Commissioners. and
drow salary from the county. Attorney Gen.
cral Lear. six months before tho election, gave
opinion that Mr.. Alexander was Ineligible for tho
Comptrollership but in spite Of this Alexander was
sworn in. Mr.. Erwin contested the matter in tho
courts. but the decision against him. the courts
holding that the court had power to act in Of
charged. but it has power the eligibility OF
candidates. At the same time the Court said Mr..
Alexander was ineligible and suggested that n REM
edy would be for Mr. Erwin to apply for quo
ranto. Mr.. Erwin did apply for quo warranto. but
tho Attorney General never responded. aud there
the matter dropped.
THE STILL HUNT
When the returns of last Tuesdays election camo
in 1t was found that number of ballots had been
cast bearing tho words. For County Comptroller,
John s. Miller. of Allegheny" upon thon At first
count was concluded to-day it was seen that Miller
had l0S votes, and on investigation IL turned out
that Miller was on q .'stl hunt" after the County
Comptroership. Miller is democratic politician.
and was thoroughly posted to the status of the
Comptrolership muddle. prominent republican
officials. suggested to some of Mlor's friends
three four days before the election that Miller
stickers printed, aud with tho aid of democratic
Councilman and County Commissioner he spread
The New York herald., 1879-11-08
wEsrcHEsrER DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMAN

With the returns received at the office of the West
chester County Clerk yesterday Waldo Hutchins is
elected to Congress from the Twelfth Congressional
district comprising Westchester county and tho
Twenty-fourth Assembly district of this city. by
1000 majority. 1t had been reported that tho
Twenty-third ward had cast upward of ono thousand
votes against him.
Frank g. Schirmer, the democratic candidate for
Coroner is 200 votes ahead OF Henry s. Myers, his
republican competitor Mr.. Courter's majority for
Sheriff thus far is 1714 with several districts to
hear from.
The New York herald., 1879-11-08
OFF THE TRACK.

roUGHKEEPsIE, N Y, Nov. Z, 1872
Tho thrco rear of the special New York
press which left this city. going south. at 7:45
o'clock this evening. jumped the track between New
Hamburg and Low Point. one OF them being thrown
into the river. Anumber of passengers in
jured, but none seriously. All of the injured per-
sons were placed board of the train. which LETT
about two hours later Tor New York. Trains both
WAYS were detained two hours.
The New York herald., 1879-11-08
THE BROOKLYN CANVASS.

The Brooklyn Board of Aldermen will meet on
Tuesday next. for the purpose of canvassing the
votes cast for Mayor. Aldermen. Supervisors and
Justices of the Peace. There will also be meeting
Of the Board Of Supervisors the same day. at
which the State ticket which includes the Governor
and other State officers also the commissioners of
Charities, Supervisor-at-Large County Treasurer
County Clerk Register. Senators and Assemblymen.
will be canvassed
The New York herald., 1879-11-08
GENERAL H00KER'S OBSEQUIES.

THE REMAINS LYING IN sTATE-IMPosING
TIE DEAD HERDS REMAINs-THE PROCESSION
AND BURIAL.
CINCINNATI. Ohio Nov. z, 1873.
All last night and until ten o'clock to-day the re-
mains of General Hooker lay in state at the Second
Presbyterian Church. Two men of o guard from
the Thirteenth United States infantry. under Lieu
tenant William l.. Buck. relieved every hour. stood
at the head and foot of the corpse through the long
watch. The casket stood in the middle aisle. with
the head to the altar. 1t was covered with large
stars and stripes and simple bouquet rested over
the dead soldiers face To the left placed box
containing General Hookers sword belt and chapeau,
across which lay his sheathed sword 10 the right.
on the platform. stood the aora pillow which accom-
panied the remains from New York. with the in
scription
The New York herald., 1879-11-08

These are the amended figures. the previous rel
ports giving Browning majority of7G. The change
due to alleged error of 100 votes i'm the Thirty1
third Election district of tho Seventh Assembly dis1
trict. In this district 26 votes reported the
republican candidate while he claims that he re-
ceived 126. Mr.. Strahan says tho inspectors made
the mistake and have corrected it 1t is u question
whether the Board OF Canvassers Will allow the
spcctors to change the figures after having certified
to them. Mr.. browning insists upon his election.
In the Seventh Senatorial district also as was re-
ported In tho HERALD yesterday, there is to be
test before the Board of Canvasscrs. Mr. Dreamer 3
friends claim that he elected by majority OF
Gao. whereas his opponent, Ferdinand Eidman. s
ported elected by 275.
ALDERMEN.
The New York herald., 1879-11-08
MORE NEWSPAPER ESTIMATES.

ALBANY Nov. Z, 1879.
The argus (democratic estimates Cornels plurality
ut 81 1892 Potters plurality at 1885, and claims the
remainder of the State officers by less majoritIes
than that of Potter.
The Express (republican) estimates Cornel's ap-
parent majority at 1868 and Hoskins' apparent
majority at 249
The New York herald., 1879-11-08

almost out before Miller gets in Alexander will
be liable for the salary he has drawn. The place Is
worth 81, 900 IS. 900 per year.
The New York herald., 1879-11-08
A STRANGE STORY FROM ALBANY.

Albany, N Y. Nov. Z. 1879.
The Erenng Journal has additional returns on the
State ticket, and figures the majority for Potter
ldemocrat), for Lieutenant Governor at 342 1t says
the returns generally indicate that Carr for Secre
tary OF State; Wadsworth, for Comptroller Wendell
for Treasurer, and Ward for Attorney General-all
republicans-are considerably ahead and probably
elected by from 1000 to 5000 majority.
The New York herald., 1879-11-08

This will make the new Board of Aldermen consist
of nine Tammany democrats. seven anti Tammany
democrats and six republicans.
The New York herald., 1879-11-08

The vote for A1dermen-at Large, according to the
latest reports, was folows.--
The New York herald., 1879-11-08

BOTH BRANCHES OF THE LEGIsLArURE--rHE
REPUBLICANS HOLDING THE BALANCE OF
PowER-TuE NEGRO voTE-AN ALLIANCE AN
The New York herald., 1879-11-23
DRY GOODS.


kiNzEY. CLEARING OUT SALE TO
KiNzEY MAKE ROOM FOR HOLIDAY GOODS.
KiNzEY. Lots Of Felt Hats closing out
kinney. Lots of Fancy Feathers closing.
KiNzEY Gros Grain and Fancy Ribbons &c. mp
kINzEY Lots OF Silks anu Nelvets. Gle yard up
KiNzEY. 10000 yards silk Beaded
kinney. Chenille Grass and Twist
kinney SIX Fringes, .oc. 10 - yaru
kinney Ersids Gimps Ornaments.
kiNzEn Galioons, &c clearing out
kinney 75 600 yards White and Black
kiNzEn Trimming Laces, &c TO ''c' yatu'
kinney 10000 White and Colored Embroidered
klNZEf. Lace and Lawn Ties &C. TO zoc.
kinney, l2,OOo plain and fancy linen Collars, &c.
klNZEn 10000 pairs Linen Cuiis, &C. ana iic.
kinney $500 dozen Ladies', Cents, Misses
kinney. Boys Linen. SILK and
kinney. Embroidered Hankerehefs, oc TO 'oc'
kinney 1900 shetland Wool Shawls. 25c.
kINZEY Clearing out hne Felt skirts
KNz KINzEY Muslin chemisss, Drawers, skirts.
klNZEY Night Dresses. Ac Zoe up. to close
Kinney Lot Canton Flannel Drawers. 25c.
Kinney Hand-knit Woolen Goods
kinney Lot Ladies', and Gents Merino
kinney Underwear, worth 7oc., at 3oc. each
KiNzEY. Handnads EmSrcidersd corsets. rssts
klNZEY. 100 bones. &C.
kinney. $1,000 dozen Dress and Cloak Buttons
kinney. Pearl Steel, Crochet. Jet Gilt. Inlaid,
kiNZEY. Painted and Enameed Sc. and loc dozen
kinney. 500 dozen French. English and
kiNzEr. German Hosiery. closing l2i2c. TO Toe pair
kinney. Ladies' English Cloth Gloves 25c.
KINzkY. Boys English Cloth Gloves 25c.
kINaEY. Misses English Cloth Gloves. 25c
kinney. Lined silk Kid Make Gloves, alc pair.
Kinney. Lot Misses Fancy Cloth Gloves. lOc pair
KINZEY. 2-Button Kid Gloves Fall Shades 22c.
kinney. 3-Button Kid Gloves, Fall Shades Zoe
KINZEY. $500 Pairs New Shades and Blacks,
kinney. in Button Dollar Kid
kinney. Gloves, closing out at Doc.
KiNZEY JAPANESE DEPARTMENT.
KINZEY. The Largest japanese Department
kinney. in the city. Embroideries Screens.
kinney. Curios Lacquer Ware. Tea sets.
KINzEY Boxes, Desks, Brackets, Cabinets,
KINZEY. Vases, Plaques. Toys, &C., &C.. &c.
kinney. JEwELRY DEPARTMENT.
KINzEh. On Monday shall open 900 dozen
kinney Crosses. Lockets Ear Screws, Neck.
kSzES ''''' Sf Is %n P1,sf s AS
kszEy CRYSTAL h5 HHn Asn steh aSsAAFStls
kSzkY kSzk oFHA FINE HNR oGp FEHkE, sFkk1 los ios
KiNZEY PEARL ESAMELLED,, ioc
KSzEY NzEY GSr b STEEt 81, LAND, AND GIT 4; Joe
KINZEY Fresh and Desirable Goods
kinney. Our Toy Doll and Fancy
kinney. Goods Department now ready.
KINNZEy 10000 velyet Photograph Frames. SC.
k!NZEY Bronze Candcsticks, Dragons soc.
KINZEY $1,000 Wax China Bisque Rag
KNZEY and Worsed Dolls &c. to $50
kinney. Opening 500 cases Fine Holiday
KNzEr Goods, all at popular prices
kinney. The entire second floor
kINZEY. Fancy Goods, Dolls and Toys
kINZEY. Glass, Chinaware and Bronzes
KiNZEY WILLIAM kinney,
KINZEY. PAL. 24s AND 245 SIXTH AVENUE,
kinney. 18TH AND 10TH STREETS
The New York herald., 1879-11-23

Couture, In mode, OF the distinguished style.
II is the most natural and will positively dressed
and is well adapted for low or high couture.
Having supplied thousands of ladies with this
beautiful Couture receive nothing but praises Also the
Coquet the Fripon Pompadour Coquet. CoQuot Frpon,
the Long Branch scollop All long hair Chaelane Brads
Natural Curs Wigs. Half Wigs, Toupee.
First class Theatrical Wigs. A large stock Of Gray
Hair: Fine French identifying Cosmetics for brunette
and blond complexions Articles recommended for the
hair by ii. GUILMARD for restoring gray Hair Eau
Merveileusc and Eau DE uinine Hair Tonic Hair Orna
shell goods.
S4l Broadway. between 18th and 1ith sts., city,
opposite Waack's Theatre.
Notice three figures the window
The New York herald., 1879-11-23
CRITICISM OF THE NEW YORK HERALD.

Many Of our citizens that have in New
York. at No 63 East 10Th St. College Of Music the ad,
vantages which will compare favorably with those OF
many foreign institutions OF the kind It chartered
under tho supervision Of board of eight
Kddle: G F. Tretbar. +; H., schermerhorn, O. Living
stou, j. Hagarten and other gentlemen we'll known IN
musical circles. Only professors of acknowledged ability
engaged and give lessons in vocalism and on
European eonservaores The director is Mr. Louis Alex
ander list of years pupils shows patronage that
embraces many Of our neigborng cities An institution
of this character has long been desderatum