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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Bronson Howard's new comedy Of ''Wives'' viii
be brought out at Days Theatre tomorrow night.
The piece issaid to be one Of the best he has yet
written.
J. X. Emmet, who is now playing successful en-
gagement in Cincinnati. will succeed Sothern at
the Park Theatre. He will open in "Fritx in
Ireland
The Church Choir Company have been quite for.
tunate in the Eastern circuit with ''Pinafore' Tho
acting of the company has improved since II left
the city and took to the road.
Nine. Gerster. 1t appears. is unable to leave Italy
at present and may not reach New York until the
opening of the 1880 season. Nine. Gerster L. in
delicate condition. To fill her place Mr. Mapleson
has cabled for Nine. Marimon, who may be expected
to arrive in few weeks. Nine. Marimon is
thorough artist. She has brilliant reputation and
is excellent substitute for the Hungarian prima
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REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

The republicans of the Eighth Senatorial district
held q convention in the Bleecker Building last
night and nominated Robert H. Strahan.
The Seventh District Republican Senatorial Con-
vention met at Concordia Hail. No. 20 avenue A. and
nominated Ferdinand Eidman.
The First Senatorial District Republican Conyen-
ton. composed OF Queens and Suffolk counties. met
Jamaica yesterday afternoon and nominated Major
John Brdsall. of Glen Cove.
The Eleventh District Republican Senatorial Con-
vention met at Turner Hail. No. 343 West Forty
seventh street. and nominated George II. Foster, of
the firm OF Foster q Weeks
The delegates to the Republican Senatorial Con-
vention in the Tenth district assembled Forty
second street and Sixth avenue. George B. Webster
was chosen chairman and William Ford secretary.
Two candidates nominated for Senator--namely.
Mr.. Thomas Murphy and Mr. William w. Astor and
very stirring addr resses were made by James NJ VAR
mum and Judge Dittenhoefer. tho former urging
the claims OF Mr. Astor while the latter advocated
those OF Mr.. Murphy. Other addresses were made.
when vote was taken, which resulted as follows:-
Murphy, IA votes. and Astor, 22 votes. On motion.
Mr.. Astor's nomination was made unanimous, and a
committee appointed to wait upon that gentle
man and tender him the nomination.
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should discard him 1t shows lack his part
u nness LOT the office for shows that he does nov even
KNOW WAT ONCE means You yourself know tiat IL means
lterxg and Ia tho first place obligation and duty but o.
reward for a service we have
fhey lay their claim upon us, not we upon them.
election Office without any sedshness his part being
aetuAed solely by Just considerations for the public good
and when seeking Office we may pardoned
for the query whether he is likely TO be thinking
ment than OF the power which he would for the public
good me % taa, seeker the constant claimant for
Political parties are needed pity this man who has
the party of choice secure it's triumph at given
election Sometimes defeat may be important,
tory When designing would use the party their
own ends when election would carry office
has permitted secured such result has neither
itself nor its country thereby To such result do
tribute.
vote has WORTH because IL the free choice of
the and will elect this or that man to
Office Il will aid tho riuph Of one marty or
another Nominations are at the best only sugges
tions or recommendations to voter, which may carry
from which tho suggestion comes But that
should be refused the exercise of his Judgment
destroy the freedom in which the value
two franchise consists Franchise freedom and
freest but IN free State that party WILL in the long
run be most saecessfnl who's me%bers keep them.
incitement-and healthy inctement 1t is any
and Intelligent honestly accept party whose
success such an incitement docs which
follow bodys dctat but his own deserves to die
We should never be afraid of freedom We should
mand for ourselves, andw should only
disgrace and loss be deprived disgrace
true need caution-we confo aud liberty with
We need courage also and wisest and best
potical action mas always come from who have been
rs fearless us they have been frso Very truly
To Mr.. ALFRED ELY Now York "
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

LARGE INCREASE IN THE, ArTENDANCE-THE
FORCE OF TEACHERS EMPLOYED.
Under the laws State and ruos Of the Board Of
Education prncip ais OF all the city schools
PEELED to certify under oath. in October and Decem
Der each year. to the average attendance for the
preceding year in their respective schools. The Oc
tober returns when consolidated are taken as
basis which the city receives its pro rata amount
of the school moneys from the state, while upon
the December returns the assignments of the teach
ers the several schools made. 1t will be seen
from the Following reports just made that there has
been increase IN the attendance this year over
that of last year of 792 pupils The increase Is
specially noticed in the Primary and Training de-
partments and the Nautical school.
ACTUAL AVERAGES
The following is q comparative statement of the
attendauce:-
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VETERANS OF 1912.
FORMAL DISSOLUTION OF THE vErERANs' ASSOC
CITATION IN BOSTON.

FORMAL DISSOLUTION OF THE vETERANs' AsSos
CIArIoN IN BOSTON.
BosroN. Oct. 10. 1879.
It was sad and sorrowful meeting that which was
held to-day in the Merchants Exchange building for
the purpose of dissolving the association known ~
the Veterans OF the War OF 1872 Charles Hudson. OF
Lexington, presided. There were seventeen aged
warriors present and the most intense interest In
the proceedings was manifested. In opening the
meeting Mr. Hudson congratulated his COM
radcs on the large attendance and the
mood health OF tho mombers. Ho said
tnat all probably saw. as no did. the wis
dom of carrying out the suggestion made at
the last meeting to dissolve the organization. The
members as was to be expected. were fast passing
away. one having died last Sunday He himself had
not been out of his house for two weeks until to-
day. There was no property, and the question to
be decided was, "What should be done with the
records - He suggested deposting them In safe
kocking in some public institution. At Lex
ington, he said, they gathering many
historical records and mementoes, ana lately have
at Lexington. and which were actually the hrst
guns fred in the Revolution. These weapons have
come down through the family OF General Putnam
whose descendants have preserved them. On mo-
mouth, and seconded by William A. Parker. Of Bos-
ton, the records were unanimously ordered to be
placed In the caro- of President Hudson, who 10
to deposit them with other public records In tho
meeting, held year ago in the rooms of the
Mechanics Charitable Association, were read. An
address prepared by Charles Hudson for the occa-
sion was then read by Elmore A. Pierce whose vol-
members and their difcuty In hearing one Of their
own number were accepted
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BROOKLYN PRIMARIES.

REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS SELECTING DELI
GATES TO THE LOCAL CONVENTIONS.
There was great excitement among the ward poll
ticans democratic and republican. of Brooklyn last
evening" consequent upon the holding of the prima-
res for the election Of delegates to the City, County
Senatorial and Assembly Conventions. The places
designated for holding the primaries were opened
for four hours from six O'Clock until ten o'clock
and two policemen were assigned to duty at each
polling place. The vote was very large, especially
among the republicans. The rival factions of the
latter party led by City Works Commissioner
Jacob Worth. Police Commissioner Oliver b. LEIGH
and ex-City Works Commissioner Lorin Palmer
the side and by President James
A. Schroeder, and ex-Sherif Albert Daggett the
other. The struggle appears to be concentrated in
the efforts of the respective factions to the
nomination of the candidate for State Senator in the
Third Senatorial district The Jourdan faction ia
the nomination Of ex-Mayor Schroeder
o candidate who could command the full German
vote. irrespective OF his party support, while
Commissioner Worth carries the standard of
Assemblyman William w. Goodrich. 1t would be
difficult to judge from the information obtained
from the primary battle field at late hour last
night upon whose shoulders the mantle of victory
has fallen, both sides having made u determined
stand at the polls. The vote in the Twentieth
ward. where both Schroeder and Goodrich re-
side, very large. In the Fourth Senatorial
district the republicans chose Sam Maddox delega-
ton. The republicans will probably nominate
McLeer, commandant Of the Fourteenth is also
strongly urged by his friends. Ex-Mayor Samuel
Booth is likewise booming up an eligible can
didate. The friends of William II. Lyon, Twenty
fourth ward also urge his claims for the latter
Office
THE DEMOCRATIC STRUGGLE.
The regular democratic primaries supposed
to have nominated delegation that will be likely
vote for the denomination OF James Howell for
Mayor. Alderman Robert Black. OF the Fourth
ward. has, however, following ~ mean proper
tions and his claims for the Mayorxlty will be urged
before the Convention. His strong opposition
Of adherents among property owners along
the route proposed for the IL" road.
In the Second Senatorial district John G. Jacobs
delegation was chosen by large majority. Last
night the first time in many years that both
parties held their primaries together.
The Democratic City and County Conventions will
be held on Saturday afternoon and the Republican
Senatorial and Assembly District Conventions will
also be held on that day. Vhe contest over ward
officers. supervisors and aldermen warmly
waged in the republican wards between the rival
factions.
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THE TRIANGULAR DUEL.

POLITICIANS ARRANGING FOR THE NOVEMBER
FIGHT BETWEEN CORNELL, ROBINSON AND
KELLY-AcTIvITY ON EVERY HAND.
The local political situation yesterday was one of
interest. The near approach Of the county convcn-
tions of the three organizations has lent q degree
of excitement to this part OF the canvass which has
hitherto been overshadowed in the moro important
struggle for the gubernatorial prize. The
leaders OF all three parties are now giving much
attention to the matter, and when Mr.. Kelly re-
turns, Tuesday next, the political cadron far
local affairs concerned will be at boiling point
BY many Of the opponents Of Tammany it is pre-
dicted that. no matter VINO may be placed in nomi-
nation by that organization for the more important
county Offices. the disappointed ones will carry with
them large number of followers to swell the ranks
of the opposition. This impression is generally
within well without the Tammany organization
and is a source of hnuch concern to Mr. Kelly's
friends.
The three State committees were vigorously at
work yesterday. The rooms OF the Democratic
State Committee at the st. James Hotel were
thronged. Among the visitors were Governor Rob-
inson (who enthusiastically received) and his
son and private secretary; Senator James +. Star
buck, OF Jefferson; Attorney General Schoonmaker
Charles Stebbins. former private secretary of Gov
ernor Tllden; Charles Davis. warden Of Sing Sing
Prison. Daniel Manning. OF Albany; Jeremiah w.
Finck, of Warren Simon W. Rosendale, of Albany;
John T.. Develin and John Bigelow An immense
amount of correspondence from the interior was
received and attended to.
At the Kelly headquarters it was reported that
new Kelly clubs have been organized at Newburg.
| Elmira and Yonkers. The club at Elmra is called
''rhe Mason and Crate Settlers Club" Polish club
OF $50 members has also been organized at No. 1877
Forsyth street. Lists of names of supporters were
reported to have been received from Avon. Mount
Morris and Amburg. in Clinton county.
Tho Republican State Committee worked vigor-
ously and quietly Mr. johnson. the secretary. said
that gratifying reports coming in from all
quarters OF the state. Mr. Cornell was in jolly spirits
| and received his callers much though he had Q
| certificate of his election in his pocket.
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woRKINGMEN's NOMINATIONS.

The workingmens Central Union. which has
already held three meetings for the purpose Of nom-
mating state and county ticket, concluded their
laoors in this regard last evening with the following
RESULT Governor--John Kelly For Lieutenant
Governor--John Wieting. OF Syracuse. For Secro-
tary of State--Peter McCann, of Queens county.
For Comptroller-John A. Shannon, of Albany. For
State Treasurcr-J ulien Whine, of Saratoga For
Attorney General--James Wright. Of Emira. For
State Engineer-Garrctt Magic. For Sherih-George
w. Sauer. For County Clerk-Thomas ]. Creamer.
For Judge of the Court Of Common Pleas-Riclard
O'Gorman. For Marine Court Judges--Henry Alker
and Joseph Koch. For Coroners-J. Mccarthy
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MIR. REDPATH STILL MISSING.

statement appeared in an evening paper yestcr-
day to the effect that reporter of the paper had
converscd with gentleman Whose name was not
givenl. who had heard from one whose name
was not mentioncd), that Mr.. Charles Newton, Mr..
james hcdpaths agent had obtained Information or
the lattor's whereabouts (which not men,
toned. lie had heard further tina. Mr.. Rodpath
had taken passage from this city in "a steamer
lthc name Of which not mentioned). The
mysterious gentleman also said that q friend of Mr..
kedpath twhose name was not mentoned), had
received letter from him. Inquiry at Mr.. Red
paths residence last night developed the fact that
fate 10 still q ystery.
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NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB.

There number Of spirited club games yes
terday afternoon at the grounds of the New York
Athletic Club. Mott Haven. The winners were as
follows:--Onc hundred yard run, Edward Merritt; |;
time. los seconds. Running broad jump. i. J. Kill
patrick, 10 IT. in. Bicycle race, between Will
liam 4. Lawson, Clark D. Eldridge and william X.
stuart; Lawson fouled Eldridge, who fell and in
jured himself somewhat; he afterward went over
the course and claimed the race; Stuart also fell.
A rug OF came next, in three heats, and was
won by james Wadon.
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DION BOUCICAULTs ILLNESS

It b ling been reported yesterday morning thas
Mr.. Dion Boucicault was dangerously i'll. HERALD
reporter called at his residence in Fifteenth street
in the afternoon to inquire IL the story was true.
Mr.. Boucicault's secretary said that he i'll. but
not dangerously seriously. DR.. Mott had
been to him on Wednesday and again yesterday
had declared the latter day that all he needed
rest and quiet. In pursuance Of these instruc-
tions callers announced to him. although he
was well enough to sit up The illness, the secre
tary said, prostratlon from overwork
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MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION.

meeting OF the New York Municipal Association
was held last evening, at No. 263 Bowery. with Mr..
Goshet in the chair. The Committee Organiza-
tion reported that organization had been effected
in the First. Second. Third. Eighth. Tenth. Nine
teenth. Twenty-a first and Twenty second wards The
chairman then delivered address in which he said
Governor Robinson had effected saving OF millions
of dollars for the people. He denounced John
Kelly as traitor and said that brand would be put
upon him which he would carry to his grave. Mr..
Ledercr followed In speech in German to the same
effect after which the meeting adjourned.
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PASTORAL INSTALLATION.

The installation OF the Rev. Henry Cross pastor
of the Pilgrim Baptist Church. took place last even
ing at the church. Thirty-third street, between
Eighth and Ninth avenues. The opening exercises
consisted OF music and singing, prayer and reading
Of Scripture. The sermon was preached BY Rev. u.
jeffrey and the installation prayer offered by
Rev. A. d. Gillette. The charge to the Church was
delivered By Rev. DR.. Armitage.
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Oil TICAL.
THE RESULT IN OHIO.
SEVEN MAJORITY IN THE SENATE AND THIRTY
FIVE ON JOINT BALLOT FOR THE REPUBLI-


FIVE ON JOINT BALLOT FOR THE REPUBLI-
CANS.
COLUMBUS. Oct. 16. 1879.
Few additional figures have been received here to-
day by either of the committees. but the Republic
can Committee, after gathering returns from
various sources. report tonight that ac-
cording to their figures Fosters majority
will be somewhere near 1900. 1t will
take full official figures. which cannot be obtained
for some days. to decide definitely what the exact
majority will be. 1t reported this morning that
Mount, republican candidate for Senator in the
Butler-warren district. had been defeated by one
vote; bur this afternoon the republican committee
were notified that he had been elected by twelve
majority. This gives the republicans twenty
two Senator's and the democrats fifteen.
According TO the best figures obtainable
the republicans have elected seventy members OF
the lower house. The Republican Committee. con-
cede the defeat Walbridge. the republican candi-
date for Senator in the Toledo district The list OF
Senator'S sent yesterday is good up to this hour ex-
cent that instead Of Walbridge lrep.), wilkins
tdem) is elected. The republicans have seven ma
jority in the Senate and certainly thrty-hve ma
jority on joint ballot.
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ST. MARY'S LODGING HOUSE.

An appeal is made on behalf OF st. Mary's Lodg-
ing House, at No. 15s West Twentyfourh street. an
institution where homeless and frendless young
girls may obtain shelter while seeking employment.
The accommodations of the house insufficient,
and pecuniary aid s needed TO increase them. Car
dinal McCloskey has given his sanction to the work,
which has also the approval and support OF great
number of the Catholic clergy.
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BURLINGTON. Iowa, Oct. 16. 1870.
Complete returns OF Des Moines county give Gov
ernor Gear (rep.) plurality Of TAI over Trimble
(dem) The entire republican county ticket is
elected Complete returns from Henry county, ex-
cept township, which is estimated give Gear
2.015. Trimble 1888 and Campbell (greenback) 503
Gears plurality is 1.Us2. The entire republican
county ticket is elected by ajorites over all OPP
ponents of $50 to GOO
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FINE ARTS.
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN ARr1sy

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN ARTISTS.
At meeting of the Society of American Artists.
held last evening. with quite full attendance
sidering the earliness OF the season. but routine
business was transacted. The date Of opening Of
the third annual exhibition was not fixed The ques-
tion OF the resignation OF Mr.. Shiraw the expresi-
dent OF the society, associate of the National
Academy of Design, did not come up. In fact, most
of the members are well satisfied with his action.
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TAAIMANY TO "RECEIvE" MR.. KELLY.

largely attended meeting of the Committee on
Organization of Tammany Hall held last
ing. which general talk had to the '.situa-
ton this city. AL the district leaders reported
that everything in the most perfect condition
within their several precincts. Then discussion
in relation to the advisabilty Of organizing
grand reception to John Kelly upon his return to
New York. A committee of twenty-four Zone from
each Assembly district) was motion, appointed
to make ali the necessary arrangements in the mat
ter. This committee will meet this afternoon at
four o'clock TO organize and transact preliminary
business. Mr. Kelly is expected home by Tuesday
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A CLOSE SHAVE.

recount of the vote for Alderman in the Second
ward OF Newark was begun last night, and it was
found that the democratic candidate. Mr.. Daniel
whellock. was entitled to more vote than pre-
viousy allowed him in the First district This will
probably give him the scat. Tho count will be
cluded tonight.
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A BENEFIT ENTERTAINMENT.

The family of the late James Murphy. vice princi-
pal Of Grammar School No. 49, will benefit by lit
erary and musical entertainment at the Lexington
Avenue Opera House, in East Ffty-eighth street,
this
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scully. Nelson w. Young and Gerson N. Herman.
For Aldermen at Large-Thomas N. Roche, Michael
w. Burns and Frank Waters.
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THE OFFICIAL COUNT IN CUYAHoGA COUNTY.
CLEVELAND Ohio, Oct. 16 1879.
Corrected returns from Cuyahoga county give
Foster (rep) 5.55s Ewing ldem) Turney (rep.).
for State Treasurer, has q, 424 majority.
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INDEPENDENCE IN POLITICS.

PRESIDENT sEELYE, OF AMHERST, DEFINES THE
VOTERS RIGHT AND THE oFFIcE-HoLDERs
DuTY--PRrNcIPLE BEFORE PARTY.
The following letter from President J. II. seelyc,
of Amherst College, has beon received by graduate
of that institution, who is q member OF the inde-
pendent Republican Committee:--
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AMHERST, Mass, Oct. 13 1870.
ny DEAR FRfKNDI have received your letter In which
you ask Judgment about the duty cleo
ton like that pending In New York cannot ignore
such an inquiry from former pupil, than
be indifferent TO the political issues which nvove.
take relates to general principles and to
these only will briefly refer without attempting give
as do not suppose expect TO gveparticular ad
Vice respecting individual candidates.
ought TO be before us all the while that political ofcc
n not dignity to be enjoyed but sacred trust be ad
minstered 1t Is not 70 be given any because he
deserves reward for rendered his party
his country No deserve Office, for the
speak Of desert hero treating the Office
as though II boon to the person filling IL rathor
than blessing the people for whom should bc filled
Hence we should discard from considerations all
have any such claim. The Office may claim him, but he
never Hence whom man puts forth any such claims
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The following figures will show tho total number
Of teachers male and female. employed as instruc-
tors of this army of pupils:-
No. OF male principals, grammar schools. SO
No. OF female principals. grammar schools.... 40
No. OF female principals. primary aud depart
- men's -. ..................... Ill
NO. OF male vice principals. grammar schools. 80
No. OF female vice principals gramma schools. AZ
No. OF female vice principals primary and do
p"rtiicneSss.. "a
NO. OF male assistants In grammar schools.... 100
No. OF female assistants In male grammar
schools ..................... 4SS
schools. .........:.... 4ec
No. otfemale assistants In primary and depart
ments.. 1,24s
Total staG OF instructors. 2,G55
This total does not include tho teachers in tho
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Total STAFF OF instructors

This total does not include tho teachers in the
evening schools nor those in tho corporate hoos/
1t Will be seen that there but 202 male instruc-
tors, while there 2,456 females.
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KELLY ON THE HUsTINGs.

A HETEROGENEOUS GATHERING AT ROCHESTER,
REPETITION OF THE OLD sPEECHEs-INQUI-
sITIvE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE SUP
PRESSED.
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WASHINGTON MARKET FOR KELLY.

Tho Washington ana West Washington Market
John Kelly Campaign Club raised q banner for the
Tammany Hall candidate for Governor, in vesey
street, between Greenwich and Washington streets,
yesterday noon. There a platform erected on
the south side of the street and thirteen musicians
discoursed sweet music therefrom for a half an
hour or more before the meeting called to order
by John l.. whilton, president OF the club. At that
time there was crowd of at least fifteen hundred
people around the stand. mostly persons connected
with the market and when the first speaker. Mr..
Jerome Buck. introduced he was re-
ce,ved with ~ hearty cheer 1t
was possible for the marketmen to give.
lie said that no had in his time addressed many
gatherings OF the people. but never such peculiar
ono ss III At before him. Tho outpouring Of butchers.