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The New York herald., 1879-10-24
ALLEGED POLITICAL BRIBERY.

Excitement still prevails among the republicans of
Brooklyn the statements that corrupt means
were used to defeat Mr. W. w. Goodrich in the Third
Senatorial district and the nomination Of ex-
Mayor Schroeder. Yesterday Albert zimmerman, tho
City Auditor. made an affidavit in relation to the
matter, in which he alleges that on tho morning of
Monday, the day upon which the Senatorial Conven-
ton WAS held, he saw Frederick Kammerer the dele
gate. portion of whose affidavit published
In the HERALD of yesterday. He told him, he says.
that he (deponentj had heard that he (Ksmmcrerj
was ''going back on his pledge to vote for Good
rich. and was going to vote tor Schroeder. Kam-
mcrer replied that he was not pledged and had not
yet made UP his mind how he would voto. De-
ponent, lac alleges. then said, Eyes. you were
MIR. Goodrich" .'well." said Kammerer, "you
know am poor and owe Mr.. Merglc. my landlord,
eight months rent. and owe my butcher and
grocer. aud you folks have not done anything for
me except to make promises. and you know that
that he had done all he could to obtain situation
for him. Kaninorcr replied that he would como ana
see dsponcnt that day. but failed to do 80.
Mr.. T. Nj. Roberts, of No. 125 st. Felix street.
makes aihuavit to similar effect. He says he
solcnnly pledged himself to vote for Mr.. Goodrich
George Is. Elmore made another affidavit yesterday
in reference to that made by Kammerer the day pre-
vious: 1.-The statement therein contained to the
effect that dcponent offered money to said Kan.
merer. or TO said kammerers wife. or to any mem
Der of his family s, he says, wholly and unquali
hedly false" In speaking Of an alleged interview
he says;-l have seen my man.. kanmercr said.
'ifs all right, and am going to vote for Frederick
A. Schroeder or all of which Mr. Good
rlcu Whs not h"arc until aftcr the ConvcntlOn.
Several other affidavits have been made, some OF
which contradict the above.
The City Assembly Rooms. on Washington street,
Brooklyn, were filed last evening with a
large number of Mr.. aoodrich's personal
friends who had met for the purpose OF
nominating him as independent candidate
Mr.. J. W. Harmon denounced the Third Senatorial
District Republican Convention In very bitter terms
and said that the nomination OF OK Mayor schroeder
had been secured through corruption ard bribery
Mr.. Goodrich was then nominated by accamation.
Upon being brought before the meeting he
what believed Kammcrer had been bought.
lie said further that he had held con-
sultation with the District Attorney, and In
good time would take action In the matter.
At this juncture delegation from the Democratic
The New York herald., 1879-10-24
IRVING HALL DEMOCRATS.

THE COUNTY CONVENTION APPOINTS CON-
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POSED TO TAMMANY
Th co,r. cu.., =, .n 1rv,n. Hall
~ ~A'' o'A'eH'ion o' . Ae
Democracy met last evening al irving
Hall aud was called TO order by Po-
I,.. co,,,,,ssionar Jar,.s u N,rr;son Mr
.e N A
James DAILY was elected temporary chairman.
The roll was then called and each district an swered
A., 90. .,,r ,,aro ,,a,,, ,,,,~ o. ,,rotos, rece;vad
- 40 ' ~ .e .' -
from the Sixth district AFTER the roll cali senator
Fox arose and said that, after consultation with
many friends and for the purpose OF bringing
about harmonious action among tho democrats
The New York herald., 1879-10-24
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Chicago Tribune thinks General Hancock's
star is clearly in the ascendant.
The Cincinnati Gazette advises the democracy to
nominate Mr.. Groesbeck in 1880.
Fourteen of the United States Senators who will
retire in 1881 democrats and eleven republicans.
The Springfield (Mass.) Republican thinks the South
has now chance to make its own candidate, and
that Mr. Bayard ought to no the
Senator Beck, Of Kentucky. says Mr.. Sherman has
no chance OF the Presidency. Mn Blaine. he be-
licves. will beat him. and Grant Blaine.
According to the Indianapolis Journal the republi-
cans of Indiana fear Mr.. Tilden's barrel aud Mr..
Barnums mules good deal more than they DO Mr.
Hendricks popularity.
The Chicago Times explains that It is not tho
Southern people, men and women. the North hates
but the South manifested as an organized resist
to tho progress of American poliy and civilza
ton.
The Empire Club of tho Seventh Assembly dis
trict held meeting last evening at No. 91 West
Third street. John Kelly was unanimously in
dorsed. and illuminated transparencies displayed.
Senator Kelroy addressed the meeting.
There are." says the st. Louis Republican, "fcw
States In the Union in which ablc experienced and
patriotic men are not living in retirement in the
prime and ripcness OF their powers, forgotten alike
by tho party they served and the party they op-
The New York herald., 1879-10-24
RIVAL REPUBLICANS.

The republican association of the Seventeenth
Assembly district met last evening In Turner
Hall. No. 341 West Forty-seventh street. The
room crowded by the partfsans of Joel
W. Mason and Stephen n. Simonson. two
rival leaders Of the district. Considerable
feeling manifested arising out of contest of
these two rivals for supremacy. Mason controlled
the district for ten years; last year however the
Smonson faction too strong for him, and lie
ousted from the leadership. Mr.. Smonson presided
last night and the business before the meeting was
the admission of 100 proposed members OF the
association. Objection was made by the Mason party
to the admission of many Of these persons on
the ground OF their doubtful political character.
Forty OF the above names reported unfavor-
ably by the Committee on Admissions. and
Colonel Mason inquired for the He
told that they had not presented them
selves tor examination by she committed. This
the beginning of wordy alteration that
continued about two hours. in which it was charged
that many Of the proposed members were demo
Gratis and affiliated with the democratic party. The
committees report adopted. Mr.. James W.
Perry received tho nomination Of the Convention for
member Of Assembly.
The New York herald., 1879-10-24
THE BARNES POISONING CASE.

BALLsroS. N. Y. Oct. 23. 1870.
In tho Barnes trial ut sandy Hill to-day James
Tierney. William IL. Boyd. Eugene u. Heath. DIR.
James u. Aldridge. Gilbert IT, Stevens and Wallace
Barnes were sworn for the prosecution. Tiornoy
corroboratod the testimony of Mrs. whelan, while
BOYD testified In relation to accompanying the
stomach oil Mr. Barnes when II was taken to Profes-
sor ferkins Tor analysis, aud said IL was not dis
turoed on the way. Heath. the druggist, testified
relative TO the prisoner buying arsenic Of
him previous to MIR. Barnes death. DIR. Baldridge
ana stevens said they present IN the store ut
the the ana were not aware OF her buying arsenic.
ntnongn they saw her purchase Other articles.
wallace Barnes testified relative to going to Shushan
win the prisoner the day she bought arsenic but
Knew nothing about her making such purchase;
ieit barnes sick at home when he went away in the
morning and learned when arriving at home that
night that he had been vomiting; this was before
the prisoner had entered the house.
The defence attempted to show that the water
usually used by the household was discarded be-
cause II contained deleterious substances.
The New York herald., 1879-10-24
BURGLARY AT NEWPORT.
Tpf TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.

NEWPORT. II. l.. Oct %, 1879.
Burglars have commenced their annual business.
and they give promise of reaping bountful harvest
during tho winter. On Sunday night the summer
residence OF Miss Il. A. Collondor. OF New York.
entered and several hundred dollars worth OF plate
was stolen To-day Mr.. Il. b. Porter, n real estate
agent, accompanied by Mr.. Post. an architect from
New York. called at tho Edgar Cottage. on Belleville
avenue. which was recently sold 10 Mr. O. u Bald
win, Of New YORK. the architect proposing to look
the estate with aview OF making improve
mens. What was the surprise OF these gentlemen to
ind that tho house had been onterud through tho
windows and that tho carpets all rolled up and
ready to be taken away at the convenience OF the
thieves. Several valuable pieces OF furniture gave
evidence of having been placed in position Tor easy
removal. 1t liz not known rs yet whether any arti-
Giles were taken or not. The owner of the estate Is
expected here soon and until that time II will be
impossible to tell what has been stolen. The house
was closed for the sesson less than wsok
The New York herald., 1879-10-24
THURSDAYS PROGRAMME - THE GENERAL
ELECTED MEMBER OF THE PIONEERS
ASSOCIATION

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 23. 1879.
A despatch from Sacramento says.-Ths was an
other busy day for General Grant. At ten O'Clock
the Executive Committee escorted him and
number of invited guests to the grammar
school building. corner of Fifteenth and I
Streets to meet the veteran soldiers and sailors with
their families. On the arrival of General Grant he
was formally introduced to them, passing around
the room aud Familiarity addressing and shaking
hands with ALL The veterans. to the number
of about one hundred. wero then seated on
the platform until the children from all
tho rooms in the building hled in and sang
America All stood up while the General and his
party left the building. From there the party
driven to all points Of interest about the city.
At the Golden Eagle Hotel General Grant
took lunch with the committee and in
vited guests After lunch the party pro-
formally presented with q certificate Of member
ship in the Sacramento Society of Pioneers by N.
Greene Curtis. member OF the association. Gen.
era Grant then took the certificate, and holding u
in his hand spoke as follows:-
Pioneers. | am happy to become a member Of
your society. have been elected an honorary men,
Der OF the Pioneer Association Of San Francisco but
am more greatly pleased to become active
member of the Sacramento Association Of Cali
fornia Pioneers. had thought that was
not eligible to active membership In the
pioneer associations, but. having fought in tho
which made California state prior to tho advent Of
the gold seekers suppose you take that entiling
Inc to place on your roll am proud OF California
and Californians appreciate to tho fullest extent
my reception in your State and feel very grateful
for the honor accorded me in electing mo member
of your society. have heard of California every
where in my travels abroad aud met many citizens
of your State, but wherever have been havc
never yet heard a Californian speak in aught but
praiseworthy terms of his home. Again. gentlonen.
thank you for the honor conferred upon me.
At the conclusion OF his remarks Mrs. u. A. Prem
ticc, daughter OF u member. stepped forward ana
pinned the lapel of his coat badge OF the so
cety. The pioneers and their families then formed
in single fe and presented by name to General
Grant, each receiving hearty shake OF the hand.
aud complimentary remarks woro exchanged with
those who spoke to him.
From Pioneer Hall tho party were conducted in
carriages to Agricultural Park to witness mil-
tary review and sham battle. General Grant
was placed In tho Judges scat ON the grand
stand, from which he viewed the evolutions OF
tho military. whio conversing freely anu familiary
all the time with the members OF his party. very
large crowd of people were present during the exer
ciscs General Grant entered into the spirit OF the
occasion and enjoyed with zest oil the hospitalites
aha
The New York herald., 1879-10-24
THE BANNERS FALL.

Tho headquarters OF the leading Robinson CAM
paign Club of this city are located on Broad
way. one door above the corner of Twenty
FIRST street. and large banner bearing the
names of the nominees OF tho syracuse Convention
stretches across the street there. Shortly before
midnight last night stylish pair OF horses. drawing
correspondinsiy handsome carriage. were driven
down broadway and attempted to pass under tho
banner. 1t strained its fastennss, aud with the aid
OF gust of wind II broke from them and
descended. covering the horses and carriage
with Its network. Two gentlemen speedily
anshted, and, after rescuing their lady
companions from danger aided In disentafigling the
frightened horses. While assisting the ladies back
into the carriage one OF the gentlemen who bore
uninistakabo resemblance to recently removed
Police Commissioner, remarked that such thing
or May or Wickhan.
The New York herald., 1879-10-24
A SCRATCHER STEPS UP TO THE
SCRATCH.

To THE EDIroR OF THE HERALp:-
In your Buffalo letter. published in your issue of
Monday. your correspondent chooses to make fun
OF the independent republicans OF Erie county.
Aside from the intrinsic meanness OF jeering at
earnestness and sincerity there is the evident at
tempt OF your correspondents to belittle. by fair
means or foul the real strength of the independent
movement here We're this attempt made in any
other paper but the HERALD. which 10 aptnot with
out reason. perhaps-to parade its impartial lean
ings, 1t would matter little to any of the
Buffalo independents but being in the independent
HERALD it demands rebuke, ana being copied
with the usual blast OF trumpets in the Buffalo
movement has nothing whatever to do with poll
ticiaDs. 1t is tho honorable protest of body OF
thoughtful earnest citizens who are convinced that
the election OF Cornell Will be precedent for the
nomination and election to high office of who,
like him. have done their best to pursue thoroughly
selfish ends by manipulation OF conventions and
caucuses and the of civil Offices to that
aim. They believe that the time to strike blow at
attempt to force such upon the people Of
the State is and that the the scratch
ing OF Cornell's name from his ticket. This they
will do not because they think that scratching will
defeat him. but because they think that by such
scratching they can and will show the party man.
ayers thai such nominations will not be acq uiescod
in III the future and that to obtain the support OF
thousands and thousands OF honest thinkers in the
republican party good men. not wirepullers. not op
poEents OF good. must be nominated.
Whether they to be- successful in this is imma-
teral to them in respect OF their efforts. They
hardly funny and certainly respectable.
Where your correspondent got his information
do not know, except that do know he conversed
with the most bitter of partisan editors. and appar
emily made such efforts ingenuity. common
sense anxiety to send you correct statements
would suggest.
AS an actual fact the discomfort with Cornells
nomination-not TO run the whole Of the
publican State tickets very widespread. though
Its being among quiet men necessarily makes itself
little known Scores and of men have told
personally OF their intention to scratch Cornell,
"A tha.n nff MD tot
and most influential OF the citizens OF Buffalo We're
these men politicians there would be tendency
toward the usual campaign demonstrations but
such men do not march tho streets with torches
offer open hospitality to the mob nor run the round
OF gin shops--they think and with their ballots. act.
Such men the foundation stones OF respec table
government. and such those who support
the independent republican movement in Buffalo.
AN INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN.
BUFFALO, Oct. a. 1879.
The New York herald., 1879-10-24
OHIO ELECTION.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE VOTES CAST.
CoLuMBus. Oct. %. 1879.
The vote cast in Ohio on tho 14th inst. for State
officers was officially counted to-day. with the follow
The New York herald., 1879-10-24
MISSISSIPPI DEMOCRATS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

VICKsBUEG, oct 81 1871
Congressman Hooker, of MISSISSIPPI addressed .
large and interesting meeting here tonight, de-
manding Q complete and thorough recognition
Of the rights Of citizens. regardless of their
color previous condition; q financial policy that
made the coin OF the country silver and god
equally capable OF paying the government
debts. and liberal but honest Interpretation
of the relation and relative rights Of the
States set forth by the decision OF
the United States Supreme Court. He was followed
by General John u. Freeman, one OF tho old time
democrats, in speech in keeping with the tone Of
the previous speaker.
The New York herald., 1879-10-24

Convention of the district entered the room. and IL
was announced that Mr.. Goodrichs nomination had
been approved by the democrats.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-04-07
The Silver Reef Tragedy.

.Sirer Rs.f (ttaG) niasr, March 20.
Last Thursday evening about nine
o'clock, in front Of Justice Phillips
Office ON Main street. Was Witnessed one
Of the most desperate and fatal shooting
ARRAYS that has ever occurred In the
Reef. and which for rapidity OF exscu.
ton. rashnsss, nerve and purpose OF
death has probably no parallel on the
Pacific Coast. The case Of Bacon X
Newell vs.. wsstfall and Kirk was pro-
ceeding in the Justices Court whom
Jack TRULY entered and took q seat with
his hat on. Sheriff Diamond requested
him 10 take his hat of and TRULY
refused to do IL, saying that Diamond
might make him take II of In there, but
no would like to sec him outside. or
words to that effect. Soon after TRULY
left tho court room. A few minutes
afterwards a pistol shot was heard In the
street and Diamond went out to see what
was the matter. Finding nothing wrong
he returned. but o o went out again
and saw TRULY on the porch. What
conversation snsusd between the men
cannot. at this writing. DO assertAined.
II is said. however. that Diamond made
the inquiry: Jack. have you got Q pis-
toll" TRULY hesitatsd for . moment
and then replied: Eyes. damn you," at
the same time firing his pistol. The
men were then on the porch within
arms length Of each other and the shoot
ing which followed was so rapid that 1t
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-04-07


LONDON. April THE ~thirty-sixth
race between the Cambridge and Oxford
University crew took place at noon
Saturday on the Thames river, over the
usual course. from Putnsy to More
Lake. about four miles and two ~furlones.
Cambridge. as was expected. won. This
Is the seventeenth victory for Cam.
bridge. Oxford. winning eighteen times.
The time OF the race was 81 minutes
and IL seconds. The Cambridge crew
led from the start aud the result was
never doubtful. Oxford won the choice
Of positions and took the Surrey side.
At Hammermith bridge, n mile and
three quarters from the starting point.
Cambridge was three lengths ahead.
Cambridge won by ak or seven lengths.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-04-07

NV YoKk. April THE shooting Of
Washington Nathan in the o Of Miss
Alice Harrison. In the Coleman House.
Thursday morning. has created q sen
sation throughout the city, especially in
theatrical circles. Barton Hill Of the
California Thsater said to q reporter /:
"I cannot undsrtand IL yet. Miss Har-
rison Vas always looked upon at San
Francisco a. . lady. Hook upon her a.
. lady yet. and I shall not change my
mind regarding her until ! get some
evidence against her more potent than
any / have seen yet" Locke Of the
Bush-street Theatsr. San Francisco,
said : 81 have known Miss Harrison
for Q long time. The fact that she has
left the city amounts to nothing. She
WAS ordered out Of the hotel by Rogers,
and she was bound TO be In Boston on
Monday ct all events. I shall not be-
lievs that there was anything wrong
between her and Warrington Nathan
until I have proof before me. l have
always known her n . virtuous woman.
I believe her to be . virtuous woman
STILL"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-04-07
IREFREsalNo,

In another column IL given an account
Of how some folks out Of White Pine
tried TO emulate the action Of some
folks in Storey county. Humboldt and
elsewhere, in condemuipg the Legislators
who were charged with falling down I"
in the railroad matter. Read IL. II
reads good. Senator Comins from
White Pine considered that his
course in the matter had been
conscisntiously right, and did not pro-
pose to be unjustly abused or have his
character for honesty aspsrsed. He heard
that . meeting Of citizens was going to
be held for that purpose. and no just
went In and met them on the PROPOSE
ton pretty sfIsctuslly. Some Of our iegis-
lators from Virginia City and elsewhere
might have followed the example Of
Comins. with pretty good effect. Never
back down when yVu know you are in
the right. Comins is the coming man.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-04-07
No Mau's Collar.

NV Yonx. April THE psrlon Of
the Bullion Club were crowded last
Saturday evening. Professor Blake
lectursd ON what constituted the value
Of . mine. At Its close Coll Deal, sx.
President OF the San Francisco Mining
Exchange. spoke concerning the Com.
stock mines. He charged general dscep-
ton toward stockholders by the mana.
gers Of the Comstoek lode. He stated
that three new bonanzas had been dis
covered on the Comstock lode. The
managers kept these discoveries TO
themselves. and stockholders were not
made participants in the profits. These
thipgs he had spoken OF because he
wore NO mans collar.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1879-04-07

Emreka Sentinel. Aprl5.
A gentleman from Ward. In White
Pine county. informs us Of a little episode
that occurred In that town q few evenings
since. There has been considerable
kicking" In White Pine about Senator
Comins' course on the railroad question
during the late session Of the Legislature.
The Senator's homo Ia at Ward. The
people there had discussed the matter
until they finally became 30 hot that they
determined to give vent to their enraged
feelings through the medium Of apubic
meeting. The idea was to meet and
adopt q series Of resolutions denuncia-
tory Of Senator Comins and the rest Of
the White Pine delegation who stood
with the railroads in the Legislature.
Accordingly . meeting was called and q
majority Of tho people OF the place as.
sembled. some with an honest purpose
to express their views on tho subject OF
fares and freights. some to crafty per-
sonal or political spleen. and all more or
less actuated by idle curiosity. There
were men there cooked and primed with
resolutions designed TO fay the recreant
members alive. Tbs meeting had been
organized and everything was In readi.
ness for q perfect cloudburst Of indignant
wrath.
At this juncturs who shonld enter the
building and walk quietly down the aisls
but Senator Comins himself. He was
apparently without supporters. but a
our informant expressed IL, "he had HI
In his eye" He at once took the floor.
without announcement, and began to
speak, explaining his course In the Leg.
islaturs on the railroad issue. and saying
that hs had nothing to excuse or take
back, and II called upon again to act
would pursue precisely the same policy.
He then proceeded to say that he bad
acted conscientiously throughout his
legislative career. and that any man In
the crowd or elsewhere who i~upugnsd
his motives or honesty was q sneaking
coward and dsspicable liar! He then
remarked that the meeting had been
called for the avowed purpose OF aspsrs-
ing his character-a thing that no man
could do with impunity. They might
overpower him, but he would defend his
| official acts and honor with his life, II
need be. He marched around the front
seats. densntly shaking his finger in the
faces Of his most prominent enemies,
and daring them TO bring forth their
cooked resolutions. No resolutions were
offered. and the meeting broke up with.
out action. At one stage there was q
bit Of n scuffie and several knives were
drawn. but nothing more serious hap
psned than the cutting Of one man
slightly In the hand. Our informant
says be never witnessed q dnsr display
OF undauntsd courage than was presented
by Senator Comins. II was, he says,
pure and unauthorized sand Of the best
grit. "Death to the King! Long live
the King!" Quite naturally the Senator
captured the crowd by his nerve. and the
next day he was the most popular man
In town.