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New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
THE VICTORY IN OHIO.

MAJORITY IN THE LEGISLATURE.
BOTH HOUSES APPARENTLY REPUBLIcAN-TRE MA
JoRITY OF CHARLES FOSTER FIXED AT FROM
1900 TO 10000.
The latest returns received at the Repnbli-
can headquarters in Columbus. Ohio, indicate
that the Republicans have 90 majority in the
lower house of the Ohio Legislature and
majority in the Senate. The reports as 10 the
State ticket Indicate majority for Charles Fos-
ter of from 1000 to 10000. In the Northern
part of the State, great many Greenback
men voted for General Ewing. The vote
everywhere was unusually large. but no esti-
mate has yet been made as TO the total vote
cast in the State. Cuyahoga, Lucas, and
Hamilton Counties make gratifying reports.
A telegram from Portland says that General
Grant has expressed satisfaction with the re-
suit in OHIO, and has said that General Ew-
ing deserved defeat.
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.

DEMOCRATS OF PASSAIC COUNTY, n. J.
The Passaic County Democratic Convention
held yesterday in Germana Hall Paierson There WAS
considerable trouble first for two contestiug deega
tons from the Fifth Ward of Paterson appeared but ii
finally settled by the Committee Credentials There
were no delegates from West Milford or Pompton. For
State Senator. Halmagh Romane. Garret A. Hopper,
Christian Mennel. Mayor Joseph X. Graham. Alder
man Oun and John SandersOn nominated On the
second formal ballot Mr.. Hopper received twenty-five
votes and Mr. Mennel ffty-oue. The nomination OF Mr..
Mennel was then made unanimous. Resolutions con-
graduating the the revival or business pros
peiiy through the efforts OF Democratic Congress,
roairmlng belief Ia JdcksOnian principles, aud eX-
pressing rm devotion Ia the interests OF the WORKING
classes were and adopted. committee then ic-
ported that Mr Moune declined accept the nomina-
ton. A ballot taken, ana Mr. Hopper received
fiity-siX votes and was dccaI eel the DonliLec.
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
HoRSEwHIpPED IN 4 PUBLIC SQUARE.

VENGEANCE OF A sLANDERED WOMAN IN BoBnKEN.
Bernard Bayer, the Editor of The H0bOken
Democrat. was horsewhipped last night in Hudson
square in that city by Mrs. Emma Pgott. young
married woman, VINO lives at Washington and
FIftl-sts The alleged that Bayer had
circulated reports against her character, and she
horse whpped him because he refused TO reract them
Several weeks ago she wrote letter him asking him
10 vindcate good by denying the truth OF the
ISLANDERS she alleges that he circulated. II is said he
showed the signature of this letter to or his
friends and told them falsehood about Mrs. Pgott.
Last night Bayer met Henry Pgott. the husband Of
the wOman Mt HudsOu-square Tor ihe avOwed purpose
OF coming 10 an understanding. While they were en-
gagged in conversation Mrs Pigott appeared aud at
heabOTng him over the head. she then asked him for
an explanation. but before he finished this she again at
tackled him. aud he turned fled, closely followed by
the wOmsn who piled her whip at every step Bayer
could not he found last night, bat he is said To be
badly about the face. The woman had carr1ed the
whip for two days, but mad been unable TO lind him.
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16

turns are in, his original estimate of 10000 major
itv for MIR. Foster may be nearly If not quite
reached. The General made sixteen speeches dur
ING the campaign. travelling many different
counties. II occurred twice during his canvass
once near Sidney, Shelby County, and once in
CiDcinnati that when referring to particular out
RACES in the Southern States, well-known colored
refugee from the South in the audience and at
tested to the truth Of the statements AT the close
of General Raum's last speech at Shawnee, in the
mining districts. Monday night, six prominent
residents. who had hitherto voted the Democratic
ticket. publicly announced their intention of voting
the Republican ticket, and in the morning they
each voted an open Republican ticket according to
promise.
Very few Democrats are abroad tonight. The
persistent assertions of confidence In which the adj
herents of that political faith have been indulgng
for the last ten days had created In the minds of
many belief that after all some miracle might be
performed to secure Democratic victory in Ohio.
Their courage artifcally sustained up TO late
with view TO discredlt the facts which were pour
ing in from all quarters To-day they have all sue
cumbed.
The clerks In temporary charge of the Republican
Headquarters here have adopted broom as an
appropriate campaign emblem suggestive of the
clean sweep the party is now making III the North;
The front of the building was lavishy ornamented
to-day with these useful implements.
Speaker Randall is in Washington. The Star
quotes him as having said TO a reporter to-day;
This thing seems to have set in for the Republl-
cans, and don't see how We are going to stop It,"
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
THE STATE OF SPANISH POLITICS.

A Madrid dispatch to The Daily Neus says: {:
1t officially that the intelligence concern
ing the Spanish Liberal coalition from here is in
correct. sohors Martos, Morena Montero, Rios, the
Marquis of sandova, and the Democrats and Radical
Deputies have arranged with sehors Zorrilla and Sal
meron TO give up the old Intransigent attitude and
adopt bread programme, as near as possible To the
Constitution Of 1869 with universal suffrage To con-
cate the moderate Republicans aud fedcrals OF the
Pi-y-Msrgal party. who command majority IN the
towns aud Southern provinces and TO start agitation
IN favor OF political reforms SenOr CASTELAR, and his
friends hold alOO because they disappointed at the
alliance with the Fedcrsls and the Federals them
selves have yet adhered to the coalition as they
prefer policy oi aDstenton and secret propaganda
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
A s1.RpRIsE IN IrCAs COUNTY.

TOLEDO, Ohio, oct. 15.-Tho latest estimates give
Ewing 90 majority over Foster in Lucas County.
beng Republican gain OF 1888 on the vote of
ls7s Walbridge, Republican Senator, has 1851
maiorlty.- Returns from various counties
I'm this Senatorial district now indicate
the election of Wikin. Democrat, by 100 10 200
majority. The Republicans elect both Repre-
sentatves from Lucas County 10y 9sl majority
All the Republican county ticket Is elected
by maiuritles of from 800 to 700. A large pro-
porte of thc National vote III Lucas County
was cast for General Ewing.
TIE result % the County ticket is obtained from
the oci returns made tonight. II is the first n
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
GENERAL FOREIGN NE WS.
THE IRISH HOME RULE AGITATION.

LONDON. Wednesday, Oct. ID, 1879
The Globe states it is reported from Dublin
that the Irish Government authorities contemplate
taking legal proceedings against Charles Parne the
Home Rule leader The Globe understands that Mr.:
Parne In response 20 several pressing Invitations VIII
10 America at the end OF Novemoer after Tue ter-
his political tour in England for the orgsn-
zation of the Irish VOTE
The anti-rent demonstration ut Belfast this
evening. at which Messrs. Parnell and Bggar spoke
Resolutions were passed declaring that at no time In
the history OF Ireland the want OF the native Par
lament clearly demonstrated than by the present
alarming distress and by tho continued and deliberate
hostility OF the English Government 10 Irish pros
pery that the establishment or peasant proprietary
the only practical and final solution OF the iand
question. Disturbances were expected at the meeting
In consequence OF the strong feeling OF Orangemen
against Mr.. Parnell, but no trouble is reported.
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16

THE REPUBLICANS Oh THAT COUNTY MAKE PROUD
RFCoRD-THE VOTE TREMENDOUS AND THE RE-
SUIT UNUSUAL
CLEVELAND, Oct. 15.-Mr. Fosters majority over
General Ewing in Cuyahoga County is 4,75s; over
all. 4197 The balance OF the State ticket averages
b.5OO Republican majority. The Legislative and
county tickets were elected by about 5000 Ropub-
lcan majority The total vote in the county is
3O.4O1. This is an enormous vote for such year
The maiorities are larger than in 1876, when Mr.
HAYES had j, 773 only over Mr. Tilden.
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
THE FIRE RECORD.
BROOKLYN SASH FACTORY BURNED.


fire broke out soon after y. III. yester-
dav IN theisasn. blind and moulding mill Of Richard
Nelson NJ Whipplc, at No 22G Courtst. Brooklyn. The
building of brick two stories in height The flames
burst from the rear of the building and spread rapidly
IN second alarm sounded aud eight engines mast
ered 10 the scene the fire. ODestOry frame stable
I'm the rear owned by f. Harper an undertaken caught
from the burning ml and there WAS great dhcuy
stable and portions of the side were 'adly damageR
Tnc int ior mill entirely destroyed. Richard
Nelson estma ,ed the loss the Building. machinery
and stock at II 900; insured for $4,000. Mr.. Har
pers about IL 600 The origin OF the hre Is not
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
THE RUSSIAN INVASION.

LONDON, Wednesday, Oct. To- 1873.
The Daily Neus publishes a letter from st.
Petersburg confirms the OF the defeat Of the
Russians AT GrokTepe. The letter The advance
column of the expedition after Intellectual assault on
DuglTepc reeated the main body, which fell back
- Bcurma during Inc night"
A dispatch from Bel lin 10 The Times says: The Rus
sian press vry impatient about the dearth OF news
from the Central Asian expedition letter from Tnis
published in the GOi0s says that grave apprehensons
are felt theIe for the salety OF ine eApedItl0n.
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
THE FRENCH AMNESTY MOVEMENT.
IoNnox "Wednesday Oct IL 1870


A correspondent of The Standard at Paris
SAYS he has to believe that immediately on the
reassemoiing OF the French Chambers proposal for
plenary will be presented The proposition, he
probably has not the least chanc. OF passing hut
there viii be considerable excitement out Of doors,
whcn will afford practical test To whether tie re-
turn OF the Chambers ~ Paris wise.
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
GENERAL GRANT ON THE VICTORY.

HE SAYS GENERAL EWING DESERVED DEFEAT
SAN Francisco, Oct ia Portland, Oregon,
dispatch says: General Grant. on beng informed
to-day of the sweeping Republican triumph i'll Ohio.
expressed much satisfaction thereat He said
with much emphasis that General Ewing as the
representative of false and dangerous financial doc
trines deserved defeat for many years the country
had been struggling to Teach sound financial
basis and IL was ineXcusabe IN any man to take q
position which would again debaSe the currency and
impalr the public credit"
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
FREDERICK DOUGLASS ON REPUTATION.

PETERSBURG, Va, Oct. 15.-A lew days ago
petiuon nunerousy signed by colorod people of this
city, was forwarded through United States Internal
Revenue Collector James u. Brady and j. ii. Van Auken
TO Frederick Douglass asking hun to visit Petersburg
and address coored their duty In the present
State dent canvass Mr.. Douglass has responded In
long letter. regTettDg bis inability to accept tue invita-
consequence vi being engaged for the campaign
in NcwYOrk He IN the letter that he is against
reputation every form, aud he most earnestly advises
his people not To give support cOuneDance or encOur
agement 10 Ieadjustmcnt or reputation.
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
A BRITISH EMIGRATION SCHEME.
LONDON, Wednesday, Oct. is. 1877!

A conference of delegates representing
10000 miners, held to-day Leeds, Mr.. MacDon-
aid presiding. A resolution passed IN favor OF a
national emigration scheme to lessen the competition
amongst miners. The scheme consists OF a system OF
weekly subscriptions; subscribers after certain
time to ballot for chances 10 emigrate, Those going to
America VIII receive a6 $50 1Ol and passage money
to Australia New-Zcaiand sl2 1850 sol and passage
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
THE DEMOCRATS OVERWHELMED.

THEIR DEFEAT so THOROUGH THAT THEY HAVE
VERY LILLE To sAY-FsTIMATEs OF THE
LEGISLATURE AND THE STATE.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 10 9:35 p m.-The Repub-
lcan victory is complete that it surprises the
Republicans and overwhelms the Democrats. At
the Democratic committee-rooms there is little
figuring to-day. The members of the committee
saw they have no news. They concede the election
of the State ticket to the Republicans
by decided majority. and allow that
there is working Republican majority
in the House of Representatives. They still claim,
however, TO have or two majority In the Senate.
The committeeman decline to give figures as to
majorites
At the Republican committee-rooms kilograms
are pouring in from all portions of the State. Up
to noon there was considerable doubt at the COM
mittee rooms as to which party would have ma
jorty in the Senate. but at this time the committee
claims twenty-three Senators, which is a majority
of four. The list of Republican Senators appears
TO be as follows:
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
NEW 7RIAL FOR BUCHOLTz.

BRIDGEroRT, Conn, Oct. 15.-Judges Park
and Sanford after and half hours of discussion
10 their private today decided tnat inasmuch as
Juror In the Bucholz trial had conversed about the
case In the Town Clerks Office and street and
had 90 certain argued the Ia Restaurant
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
MEN MATCHED AGAINST HORSES.

SAN Francisco, Oct. 15.-Considerable in
terest is likely TO be manifested sixdays match be-
tween aud horses, which begins tonight at the
Pavilion The men Wilcox. Newhof. Brodie. Guer-
rero McGregor. McAlpne aud Sherwood. most OF whom
have fair records III either long short distance
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
THE GREEK FRONTIER QUESTION.
LONDON Wednesday, Oct. 10, / SO.

A dispatch to The Times from Vienna says
there seems be fair that time will
be Improbable discussions to matters OF
form by the TurcO-Greek Frontier Commission. The
several Governments. notably France, nave advised
Greece To- accept the Turkish off 10 take the thirteenth
pcrtocol OF Treaty ef Berlin the basis for negota
fi.u
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
DISORDER ASIA MINOR.

CoNsTANTISOPLE, Wednesday. Oct. Is, 1879.
Sir Austen Layard, British Ambassador to
Constantnopc, who has just returned from tour
through Minor reports that the condition ~ that
country Is unsatisfactory IN consequence OF disagree
ments between the European inspectors and the Turkish
officials and bad administration or justice.
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
LORD DERBY JOINS THE LIBERALS.

LONDON, IuIIIh huay, OUI' To TOT
The Daily Ners announces prominently that
Lord Derby has invited the Marquis OF Harrington to
stay Knowsey the OF the atters visit to
Lancashire to attend great Liberal meeting at Man
chester.
The Da,ly yess leader saws this will understood 10
imply that Lord DeTby's influence VIII henceIOrtn Do
Transferred To the liberals.
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
GENERIL GRANT IN OREGON.

PORTLAND, Ore, Oct. 15.-General Grant
visited Mechanics Pavilion last evening and attended
the ball given there by the George Wright Post Grand
Army Of the Republic. The interior Of the building was
very hand dsOmcly decorated. General Grant pre-
eanted 10 many Of his old comrades In He left
here for the Cascades this morning
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
PREPARING FOR 4 STRIKE.

ST. LOUIS. Oct. 15.-The coal miners in
what is known the Beeville ILL.,, District. are pre-
pairing for general strike 10 begin the 15th of this
month unless they are PAID cents per bushel ior
mining.
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
TIE BELGIAN SCHOOL QUESTION.

bkIsNIIs, NtuutsdtY, UtI. TO, IcIU
The journal dc LieJe reports that the Bel
gian Bishops given supplementary instructions to
not only TO refuse absoluton 10 teachers IN
the communal schools but To refuse them publicly
the sacraments. Not ony teachers exconlmunica-
ted, children receiving religious instruction IOn
tncm are eXcludea from n Z com nunnn.
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
YEAR IN THE PATENT OFFICE.
ANNUAL REPORT OF APPLICATIONS AND ISSUE

TGENERAL PRESS DIsPArCH.l
WAsIIINGTON, Oct. ia statement of the
operations of the Patent Office during the last fiscal
year shows during the twelve months ended June
80 last 10 800 applications for patents were received
GA caveats were flied, 2,47l patents were issued
and 5i7 iiade marks and labels registered There
were s2s patents granted but withheld for payment ot
final fees The total receipts of the Oce were &1O3liO
being SIjI 495 IN excess Of IFS total expenditures
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
NFW-TNGLAND FOREST FIRES.

LEBANON, N H., Oct 15.-Forest fires are
raging on Grantham Mountain. and much damage has
been done Ia valuable land.
NORTHAMPTON, Mass, oct ia fire has been raging
in the north Of this place during the past two
DAYS whole Western part of the State is enyeloped
In denee smoke from forest iIcs.
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
AN ENORMOUS REPUBLICAN VOTE.

AN ENOhMOlS NOlE'
THE PARTY BRINGS OUT $4,000 MORE MEN THAN
1T DID TWO YEARS AGO-THE MAJORITY 10000
SEVENTY MAJORITY on JOINT BALLOT.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
DEs MONIES, Iowa, Oct. 15.-Latest returns from
the State, up TO o'clock tonight show the major
ity for Gear Republicanl. to be 10000 over the
combined opposition. In the Legislature the
Republican majority will be seventy on joint ballot
a gain of two, the Democrats losing Senator in
johnson County, and losing three counties in the
Vth District. Thompson, the Republican candi-
date for Congress- succeeds Rush Clark by 5000
majority. The Weaver and Gillette Congressional
Districts the With aud With which now repres-
ented in Congress by Greenback men. are redeemed
by large majorities.
General Press dispatch says that all the latest
returns TO increase the Republican majority.
The State Rogstcr now puts the majority the State
ticket 80 900 over the other parties. with ex
treme likelihood that it will reach $4,000. The Re-
publican gain over the vote of two years is put
down at 33. 900 votes, the Republican candidate
then lacking 5000 of majority over all.
The total vote cast In the city OF Des MONIES was
3,45O, 500 votes less than the enrolment
on the registry list. Governor Gear and the
Republican State ticket have majority IN the city
of 525-a Republican gain of $50.
The returns indicate n Republican majority In
Polk County of between 900 and 900. The Re-
publican gam over two years ago Oh Governor Is
1,164, and over last wear of SS7.
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATcn.l


WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.-During the latter part
Of September First Controller Porter was en-
gagged IN the examination Of a quantity OF
ashes alleged to represent several thousand
dollars worth of United States bonds which had
been accidentally destroyed the same being the
property of a gentleman in Illinois who had ap-
pied to the Treasury Department TO have dupl-
Gates issued. II was reported that the coupons
had been detached from the bonds, which, accord
ing to law. would prevent "a reissue. Since then,
however it has been discovered that the coupons
were not detached from a portion OF the
bonds previous to their being, burned.
Duplicates, therefore, will be issued; WITHIN
the past few days a case very similar TO
the one above mentioned has been decided by the
First Controller. which considerable amount Of
money is involved. The bonds this case belonged
TO lady in Missouri. They were baked III the oven
of a stove. They were found to be genuine United
States bonds, as represented by the applicant, and
duplicates were issued after little delay.
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16

Matches The horses are Controller Doubecross. Den
Jim, Pinafore. Mountain Maid. Adde Mack. Dan NC
Carly, Stockton Belle. Joe. Nellie and Hoodlum Con-
troller has record for ten and twenty
miles trotlng. Doublecross and Nellie are thorouen
bred runners and the others well known local trol
ters Controller goes 10 sulky and the others under
saddle led
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
THE DEMAND FOR BRITISH IRON.

LONDON, WtuIcsufY, VcI. TO, 1871
The Pal Mall Gd:ett- mentions as an evil
dence OF ne eagerness the American demand for iron
that one Of the principal British railways has just sold
for American account 10000 OF Old iron rails at
1919 4Ol per ton aDoat the price hat new iron
rails sold AT two mouths ago.
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
THE GERMAN GRAIN DUTIES.

LONDON. Wednesday, OCT. 10, 1873
A Berlin dispatch 20 The Cologne Gazette
says In consequence Of the rise in prices Of bread
stuffs doubtful Germany will begin levyng the
new duties upon grain the LIST Of January 1850.
provided by the tariff bill which passed the Reichsag
In July last"
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
BIsMARCK's SCHEME.

BERLIN wednesday, Oct. ID. $50
The shareholders of the Berlin, Potsdam and
Madgebur Railway have failed u respond TO the
procred by the Government for the purchase OF that
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
MOLTKE SHOWING ALARM

LONDON, Wednesday. Oct. Is. 1879.
Field Marshal Count Won Motke has re-
ported the Emperor the result OF his recent npec
ton in AlsaceL that considerable increase Of
the military defences viii be necessary.
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
REJOICING IN ELMIRA.

ELMIRA, y. Y, Oct 15.-The Central Cor
nell Club fired 100 guns tonight in honor OF the victor
les i'll ONO aud iowa.
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
Assembly
CRIMES AND cASUALrfns-sY rELEGRAPH.
A1AMr rxpLoprs WHILE Being blows our.

LAMP ExPLoDEs WHILE BEING BLOWN OUT
IROY. \. Y, Oct. 15.-Mrs. Seymour Ialmadge,
Of saltwater, a last night IL
exploded setn. fire % her dress Shc 50 badly burned
that she diet In f,w hours
CHARGED WITH RIFLING LETTERS.
PUIIADi LPHIA, Oct. l5.-N. Douglass Parks, a
distributing clerk IN ONCE at KastOn. Penn
ed to-day by special Id,al OF the Post Office De
partment . charge of rining letters
ARREST OF PROBABLE EXPREss ROBBERS.
INDLPiNDENCE, Mo-, oct l5.-Two deSperadoes,
nam Campbell have been arrested al Holden,
Mo ON suspicion being ia the robbery of tho
pross the Chicago and Alton ain ast "ednes-
day. 49,.
CISCINNAri Oct I5.-During an interview to-
av Mr. Hickey shot sunday night Florence No
Donald stated that he made love Miss Anderson.
ABOUT 10 hand MISS hcDonad some money
when she shot him.
A HOSPITAL ON FIRE.
NrW-HAvFN, Coun. Oct. l5.-A tire was discov
cred IN he upper Of the Old OF the state Hospital
shortly to-day There only six patients In
and all safely removed. rho nre Was
promptly checked the nre department. Loss sSOOO IL
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES IN NEw-ORLEANs.
NI-,r- ON Il 49, OF Ii -ILn RnIn nnlicaI

primary elections passed OF quietly. Grant aud Bcate
delegates generally were elected. The Republicans
fired salute in honor OF tie victories IN Ohio and Iowa.
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
A CLEAN SWEEP IN IOWA.
THE MAJORITY IN THE STATE 10000.

THE MAJORITY IN THE STATE 10000.
IN THE LEGISLATURE THE REPUBLICANS ALSO
GAN-TBE CAMPAIGN BRINGS OUT THE VOTERS
EN- MAssR.
kilograms from Iowa say that the Repub-
licans have 10000 majority in that State,
and that there is a likelihood of the later re-
turns making it 80. 900. There is Republican
majority of 20 on joint ballot in the Legislature
The party brought out about $4,000 more
votes this year than two years ago. The two
Congressional districts which were lost TO the
Republicans year ago were regaiIed in this
election.
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16
WHERE THE GAINS AND LOSSES WERE.
THE PLURALnIEs IN THE DIFFERENT COUNTIES so
FAR as REPORTED

FAR As REPORTED
DRs MONIES Iowa, Oct. 15.-ReturnS have been
received i'll this city from some of the counties of
the State, giving county results. There are ninety
three counties in all in Iowa. In many of them it
Will be some time before the real majority is
known, owing to the difficulty of the count the
closeness of the VOTE and the absence of railroad
and Telegraph lines. The returns from such coun-
ties as have reported are as follows compared with
1877:
New-York tribune., 1879-10-16

The following embodies the reports in the
various Assembly districts for the second day OF regis