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National Republican., 1880-09-07
Wentern ExposItIons.

CINcrNNATI Sept. 6,-'rho eighth Cincin-
natl Industrial exposition will DO open to the
public on Wednesday morning next. The
commissioners have succeeded in making q
much better arrangement of articles than last
year, proAting by experience, The mayor has
issned a proclamation calling on citizens to
decorate tho buildings and announcing that
all the bells of tho city will be rung at the
hour announced for the opening, Reduced
rates on great number of railroads have
been obtained and large number Of visit
ors are expected, especially from the south,
ArcmsoN, KAN, Sept. 6.--The Atchison
exposition opened to-day, The entries are
numerous and The display is very fue.
ST.. JOSEPH, Mo, Sept. 6'-Ihe st. Joseph
eNposition opened to-day with fine weather
aud u very large attendance. The display is
very ane in ali departments. Harry Clifford
aud William Jones, jockeys, each broke \ leg
during the races by running against tue fence,
National Republican., 1880-09-07
CABLE NOTES.

BUCHAREST, Sept, 6,-Rinderpest spreva-
lent in Ave districts ofMoldayia.
LONDON, Sept. 6.-Thc bullion withdrawn
from the Bank of England to-day (G25,000
was for shipment TO New York.
HAVANA, Sept. 6.--There were thirty deaths
from yellow fever aud five from smallpox in
Havana during the week ended last Satur-
day.
BERLIN, Sept. 6.-The arrival at Reyal OF
two American vessels laden with grain has
opened the eyes of Russians to the deficiencies
Of their system of agriculture.
LONDON, Sept. 7.--The Standards Rome
dispatch says the vatican has asked amnesty
for four Polish priests who were baushed to
Siberia, aud General MelikoG has promised to
consider the subject.
MELBOURNE, Sept. 6.-The American ship
Eric the Red, Captain Allen, from New York
June TO- for Melbourne aud Sydney, was
totally wrecked on tho 4th instant at Cape
Otway, southwest coast Of Australia. Her
cargo is washing ashore.
LONDON, Sept 6.--The directors of the West
India aud Panama Telegraph Cable company
have purchased u second ship to assist in tho
repairs to the cables of that company. The
vessel Is now fitting out and will sail from
England Ia about month.
LONDON, Sept. 6.-Reuters dispatch from
st, Petersburg says General SkObeletf has been
summoned by the czar to LivNda TO partici.
pate in council Of war In regard to the fur
ther prosecution of the Tekke expedition. II
is understood that General Skobeletf insists
upon the necessity Of furnishing the Turco.
mans OF Merry,
PARIS, Sept. 6.-The National publishes a
letter from Robert Mitchell, Bonapartist
deputy for the department OF the Gironde,
declaring that, compelled to admit that the
repeated declarations of universal suffrage
testify the desire of tho country to accept the
republic he, however, demands hual pleb'
iscite, which though 1t would be pure
formaity, is the only protection against par
liUmentHry C0gps deidt
National Republican., 1880-09-07
THE COUNT IN ARRANSAs.
Only sixty Thousand Claimed TO start VIII

Only sixty Thousand Claimed TO start with.
LITTLE Rock, ARK, Sept. 6.-The indica.
tions arc that at the election for all state aud
county officers and members Of the Legislature
to-day the democrats carried the state by the
usual majority. The republicans claim the
election of w. S. Oliver for sheriff of Pulaski
county. Nothing definite can be Escer.
tanned, however. before morning. The
election hero to-day was very quiet
ana peaceablo. There were three tckcts
in tho field IN this (Pulaski county
democratic, republican aud greenback. IL will
take the official count to determine the result,
Tho mlin question was the proposed amend
meut to tho constitution repudiating certain
bonds, which was defeated In this county by
over 1000 majority. Reports from Jefferson,
Miller aud other counties give overwhelming g
maiorities against IT,. II Is the opinion Of
Colonel Smith, chairman Of the democratic
state central committee, that tho amendment
is defeated aud the democratic state ticket
elected by G0,000 mai ority.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
Crime in Texas.

GALVESTON, TEX, Sept. 6.-The Netcs has
the following special deted Navasota, Tex:
A man named Peoples, returning home from
Mlican, where he had sold cotton, was way
laid killed aud robbed by TaiafIcro, negro.
Taliah'ero was captured near Independence.
While on his way back u body of disguised
men overpowercd the guard, carrying of tho
prisoner, who it is supposed was lynched.
AUSTIN, TEX, Sept. G.-On Saturday in
drunken quarrel Louis Davidson stabbed aud
killed Giles Benford. Davidson was arrested.
COLEMAN, TEN, Sept. 6.-YesterdUy cvcu-
ing six prisoners overpowcrcd their guard and
made II break for Liberty. An alarm was
given and IN twenty minutes IL hundred men
were in pursuit. -Four of the fugitives were
rccaptured.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH.
PERSONAI.

COLONEL WILLIS HAWKINS was yesterday
appointed supreme court Judge Of Georgia.
SECRETARY EvARTs has returned to tho
city, and is again at the head of the state de-
partnent.
REV. DR.. HoLMEAD of Grace church, South
Washington, is very Ill at his residence or
Twelfth street southwest.
Hos. JoHN HAY, assistant secretary Estate,
will leave for the west in day or two. H'
will take part in the campaign In Illinois.
JONATHAN WAGNER and N. II. Harrington
have been appointed internal revenue store'
keepers and guugers for the ninth North Carr
olina district.
Miss MAY PYLE organist Of the Mount Vcr-
non NJ. Il. church, Baltimore county, Md, IL
stopping with her friend, Miss Usher, lO6
Massachusetts avenue northwest.
Mr.. WAsHISGToN MCLEAN, who has been
seriously i'll at Long Branch, Is so far recovered
that his physicians think he will be able to
start on his journey home on Saturday.
REV. DIR. Dodds Of Glasgow, and Professor
Flint of EdinJurg, eminent Scottish clergy
men, passed through Montreal yesterday on
their way to attend the presbyterian synod.
WE notice hat the venerable Fred Douglass
receives an ovation everywhere he goes In
Indiana. Six thousand people gathered at
Fountain City TO hear him speak last Thurs
day.
The rumorod resignation OF President An-
drew ID. White of Cornell university is author
iiatively denied lie will return to his post
soon after the inauguration Of the next ad-
ministratiOn.
HARRY JosEPHs, tho well.known burlesquo
performer, died of heart disease in Boston
Sunday night. Ho was born iu Scotland in
lSII, and was tho brother Of John Selwyn,
the theatrical manager.
SENATOR CARPENTER is represented at Nil.
waukoo AS hopelcssly i'll of Brighps disease of
the kidneys. Nevertheless, lie Is here in the
daily discharge of his professional duties aud
though his health is not as good as ho ca de-
sire, he is far from being bed.ridden, Us is rop-
resented by the Milwaukee dispatch.
THE New orleans papers Of the past week
are filled with laudatory notices of cx'Goy-
ernor Hcbort of Louisiana, recently deceased,
aud who WAS one Of the most distinguished
citizens of that state. In 1873 President
Grant appointed Governor Hcbert one Of the
commissioners of engineers for tile Mississippi
levce, u p0sti on for which his abilities cmi-
.nently fitted him; aud in connection at diff
ferent times with other matters pertaining TO
his state and the government lie invariably
proved himself adapted to all, aud acquitted
himself with zeal and credit.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
A German Forger Arrested.

NEW YoRK, Sept. Con II cable dispatch
from Germany aud at the instance of Consul.
General Schumacher, on warrant Issued by
The United States commissioner the United
States deputy marshal arrested to-day Emanuel
Hansur, alias Jacob Habick, who is charged
with perpetrating extensive forgeries on the
Industrial bank in his native country, lie
was a passenger on the steamer Celtic. Habick
at lrst donied his identity, but upon examin.
ing his trunks other evidences of forgerios
than those cabled were found among his
papers. The names Of merchants in oden.
helm, Eppenheim, Weingarten, Bonschau,
heidelberg ana other places were forged to
checks on the Industrial bank by Hansur IN
sums ranging from 900 TO 2 400 marks, The
prisoner was committed to Jail without bail
to await tho action Of the German consul
general lIansur said that ho would waive
all examination aud return homo,
National Republican., 1880-09-07
NilIcd by LightninE.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, Sept. G.-During a
severe storm yesterday Mrs. Julia Fairbaul,
wife Of Captain Noah Fairbank, was instantly
killed by lighting near Summit station,
Captain Fairbank Is retired sea captain
now in his ninety.second year and long en-
gagged in the Baltimore trade. He was in tho
room, but was uulnjured.
LOUISVILLE, Sept. 6.-An Uptonvillo special
to the CoUyier-JOWriidI says Last evening
lightning struck the house of Moses Prewltt,
four miles south Of Upton, killing Mrs James
Walden and James Prewitt and wounding
Mrs. Prewitt, mother Of the young man. At
the time Mrs. Walden was killed she was hold
ing four-year'old girl in her lap. The child
was not injured.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
Tic Dominion R!nemen.

OTTAWA, ONT, Sept. G,-The annual prize
meeting Of the Dominion rife association
commenced to-day on Ridcau rifle range
There was no formal opening, the governors
general not being present as was expected
The only important change in the rules since
last year is that relating to position, tho bach
position being done away with, except il
small.bore matches. The first match, al
comers, 500 yards, entries for which last ycai
numbered $50, this year had 300 entries. The
scores, however, are not so good as last year
owing to the treachorous wind which pre-
vailed. Tho first prize WAS won by Sergeant
major Nelson, Seycnty.eghth Highlauders
with score Of 33 out of possible So, the sec,
ond boing Sergeant Davieson, Prince Edward
Island engineers with 32.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
Labor Troubles.

New ORLEANS, Sept. 6,--The strike Of cot
ton yardmen has ended, and the last of tho
presses yielding to-day to tho demands
of aborers for an increased rato. To-day the
drayman who heretofore received Sl2 struck
for $ls per week. Seven bosses agreed to pay
the advance demanded by tho tCamsters, con-
sequently others will doubtless be compelled
to submit
NEW YORK, Sept 6-Laborers on the Al.
bany steamers struck at pier IL, North river,
to-day for an increase of wages of 81 per week,
The demand was granted and they resumed
work.
READING, Pa, Sept. 6.--The hnishers, sizers
and hardeners employed in tho hat factories
OF j. G. Mohr & Bros. struck this morning
against q proposed reduction Of four cents per
dozen. About fifty persons are out
National Republican., 1880-09-07
LATEST FROM MEXIC0.
Summary of Important News From the
Mexican Capital.
An American Engineer Assassinated and
Uobbed-American Railroad aud
Mining Enterprises.
Rnmors of rnlpnsters From rexas.

CITY or MEXICO, Aug. 3d. via HAVANA,
Sept. civilian IL. Greenwood, who for sew
eral years was chief engineer Of the Denver
railroad, and has recently been engaged In
making surveys for Palmer & Sullivan, the
railway contractors was murdered yesterday
near Tlalanepantlab eighteen miles from the
capital. He was accompanied at the time by
his assistant, Mr.. Miller, aud servant, and
had gone on in advance to examine bar
ranca. A few minutes after Miller and the
servant came upon his dead body with three
bullet.holes in it. Tho murdcrcrs had taken
Grccnwood's pistol and horse, but left his
watch and money, probably because they had
no time to rifle the body. The authorities are
making great efforts TO find the murdcrcrs.
The railroad committee has made majority
and minority reports, ono favoring the Sulli-
van concession aud the other the Frisbo con-
ccssion. 1t is believed tho president will not
act on the reports, but will refer the whole
subject back to congress.
Colonel George L. Gray, chief engineer of
the Southern Pacific railroad, has arrived at
the capital OIL business. Several cargoes Of
railroad material have arrived at Minattlan
for the Tohuantepec company.
An American company will work the rich
old silver mines near Villadanar in Maevo
Loon.
The report that Mexico had renewed re-
lHtions with the vatican is untrue.
The rebels of Sinaloa have fortified them
selves In a strong position between Comcordia
and Pauuco
The revolutionary movement In Tehuan-
tepec has been crushed.
Tho citizeus of the United States in Mexico
complain that the recent rumors Of u fbu5.
tcring invasion from Texas iujurc their enter
prscs.
Congress will meet on September 16.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
The Mobile Fire.

MOBILE, ALA, Sept. 6--The total amount
of insurance in yesterdays fire here In Mobile,
New Orleans and New York companies amounts
to S2Ol, ,O50, $40 $50 of which Is IN Mobile and
local agencies aud Sl5l, 100 in companies in
New York. The loss TO property is put at
$25S 900. which Is considered low cstimstc.
Preparations are being made to rebuild im-
mediately, aud even Z. p. Miller & Co., bank.
els, did not suspend business, moving their
valuablcs Immediately TO u new bank building
just finished, without any loss Of books, papers
or valuablcs, aud without any stoppago in
their regular routine business.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
rncitIe Mining stooks.

SAN FRANoIsco, Sept. 6,-The following
are the official closing quotations of mining
stocks to-day Alpha, 81 buyer 3 daysG Alta
2s Bolcher, "a; Bolvidere, IL; Best & Bclcher,
III; Bodie, .; Bullion, III Bulwsr 2!i Cal
itornia, "a; Chollar 49, Consolidated Virginia,
9S Crown Point, "a; Eureka Consolidated,
l6; Eschequer, 2ii Gould & Curry, Sc; Grand
Prize, 1T; Halo & Narcross 81; Mammoth,
Il; Mexican, 12l; Mono, ~; MONDAY "a; North
crn Belle, 13; Ophir, si Orc, 2; Oyerman,
Iii Potosi 3; Savage, 3ii Sierra Nevada,
l3!; Silver King, (soller 10 days; Union
Consolidated, 2d Wales, Il; Yellow Jacket, G5
Goodshaw, l; Dudley, l.. 81
National Republican., 1880-09-07
rorrcrv vand Attcmpted Suicide.

COLUMBUS, ONO, Sept, 6.-Chares Miller
attorney.at-law, and son of ox.State Senator
William Miller, attempted to commit suicide
tonight by taking heavy dose Of morphine
Miller recently forged his fathers namo tc
two small checks and had them cashed. To-day
Mllers father discovered the forgores and
said he had forgiven such shortcomings as thes,
long enough, aud was now willing tho las
should take its course. Upon hearing that 6
warrant had been issued for his arrest, younl
Miller took morphine, but the poison made
him very sick and he will probably live.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
Fail of u building.

BUFFALO, n. Y, Sept 6.-Whilo number
of workmen were pulling down n tlrec'story
building on Green street, where the New Yorl;
Central Il Hudson River railroad company
is going TO build Il freight depot, tho east
end of the building suddenly gave way
and four of the men engaged in the
work were seriously injured. Henry Ma
loney aged about twcnty.eight years, un'
married, was caught and buried under
the debris. His lefi arm was almost
torn oil, ho was hurt about the head and in
ternal,y, and IL IL doubtful if hc eau recovcr
National Republican., 1880-09-07
c. f. Smith Editor u tlG Pres PhiddeDhia:
Lo,ter from senator conk,lng.

The following letter, under date Of Scptcm.
Der /, was written by Senator Conkling to the
Rochester meeting on Friday evening last:
MY DEAR siR: / have your letter about your
meeting. When the Lincoln club moves any
where, all know what IL means. The man who
Il repubcau-those who take his name must surely
mean to keep the republican taith. The prnci-
pies aud the achievements OF the republican party
are Rt stake now, not because particular candidates
We're nominated, not because Othets were not, but
for broader. higher reasons modified only in de-
gree and manifestation. The same forces which
brought the republican Organization into existence
both tho forces which opposed and the lurGes
which supported i,thO same forces which have
required and those which have achieved its as
Cendancy, are slil alive and strong 1t stands for
peace, order, equal rights and freedom among
men. and for safety Of property and labor Those
who compose it, and the communities ana states
which uphold II, represent overwhelming prepon-
derunCe of the material Interests of the country
paying interests, and IN every partnership II Is
wise and safe Tor those who own most to keep
their share of control. Whenever in business
cOnccrn-and the government Of every country Is
IN the highest sense q business concern money Is
10 be expended or Obligations arO TO be incurred,
those who are TO do the paying had better DO the
deciding, In the first place, whether the thing Is
wise at all. In short those VINO have the right TO
do so, and whose Interests are greatest, had better
keep the staff in their own hands, especially
In unsettled, uncertain times. The one lesson,
fully understood, Is enough Of itself TO show tho
American people the grave hazard at this time of
putting in power the democratic party, dominated
as Il must be. The democratic nominee for prCsi.
dent is an honorable man, ana therefore he VIII
not try to defTaud the party whose nomination he
has accepted Of the result implied by success.
Knowing what the results must be, though can
not meet the republicans of Rochester on tho night
you uHino my earnest sympathy VIII be with them
with them In every effort aud purpose to ti high
tho republican banner and push on tho republican
ROSCOE CoSKLING.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
New uamns,,,ro Renub,,c,ps.

Concord, N H., Sept. Ga large portion
of tho delegates to tho republican state con-
ventlon tomorrow are in town tonight, and
although canvassing has been moro or less
animated, there has not been nearly as much
excitement us on nights preceding other state
conventions Tho sentiment Is almost uni
vcrsal In favor of Charles II. Bell and his
nomination for governor seems foregone
conclusion. The convention will nominate
two electors, but there seems to he no contest
In the matter, the ouly candidates mentioned
being Il. Ii. Winchester Of Portsmouth and
Nathaniel White of Concord
National Republican., 1880-09-07
Heat, whirlwind aud storms in Ricrm

RIcHMoND, VA, Sept. 6,--During the prcva.
leuce of heavy rain storm here last night, u
whrlwnd struck the lower portion of the
city, uuroofng several buildings prostratng
fences and trees and doing other damage.
The whirlwind covered radius of not moro
than half milo. Another storm is prevailing
tonight, accompanied by severe thunder and
lightning. The weather for the past few days
has been excessively hot, the thermometer dur.
ing the middle hours Of the day ranging from
$50 to 1929 in the shade Several pros.
tratons from heat are reported-nono fatal,
however.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
pemoernts In Omoe.

To the Editor Of The National Republicans
SIR; The commissioners of the Freedmau's
bank are following the example of some of our
heads Of departments, by appointing democrats
to lucrative positions under them. Lorenzo
Bailey Of Uniontown, q pronounced democrat
aud negro hUter, holds clcrkship in the above
named bank. He was at one time q page in
tho senate, and when Senator Bruce took his
seat, openly declared that IL he was called by
him he would shoot the Niger. His name
was also among those to speak ut tho late
Hancock ratification meeting. Y.
SEPT. ., 1850,
National Republican., 1880-09-07
Tho DeJarnette Murdor Trial.

DANvILLE, VA, Sept. 6.-The trial of James
Thomas DeJarnette for the murder of his
sister in July commenced in the corporation
court here to-day. The jury obtained spe.
cial vcnire, which consists of eight white men
aud four negroes. Much evidence was taken
for the prosecution and the cash continued
until tomorrow. More evidence Tor the prose.
cution Is to be heard, aud the defenso will also
offer much testimony, especially Of experts
prisoner. The trial will probably last several
days.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
CoIored Jurors In Kentucky,

LOUISVILLE, Sept. 6.-To-day, for tue first
time in Louisville, negro Jurors were chosen
OH grand and petit jurieS. The jury commits.
sioners, in accordance with recent decisions,
In making out lists of names selected the
proper proportion Of colored citizens anon G
the rest. As II result two colored men were
drawn among fifteen 10 serve rs grand jurors,
while number were drawn on the petit
iuru
National Republican., 1880-09-07
The workIncmon's Association.

Tho regular meeting of the Workinsmens
association OF the sixteenth district was held
last evening with A. II. Swaggart In the chair,
After collection OF dues and q general
routine of business, Mr. William II. Small
offered resolution to appoint a committee to
look after voters for the October election. The
committee of the association are Rs follows
Charles S. Smith, George W. Brown and w. II
SMALL A. Il. swaggart is chairman of the com.
rniItaa
National Republican., 1880-09-07
Murder Trial Pnhtnnned.

PETERSBURG, VA, Sept, CIV. A. Trotter
charged with the murder of Clayborne John.
sou in Grecnvlle county iu August last, was
arraigncd for trial In the county court to-day,
but at the request of counsel on both sides
the case was continued to the November term
of tho court. Tho accused was admitted to
bail In the sum of $4,000,
National Republican., 1880-09-07
Important Postal Arrangement.

New YORK, Sept. 6-Postmaster James has
arranged with the owners Of tho Transpaci6c
steamship line, running from San Francisco,
to change the hours of sailing of their vessels
from l2 noon to p. IN. for the receipt of mails
from the east arriving at San Francisco on
the day of sailing. This will allow ample
time for tho transfer ofnails ior China Japan,
Australia and other countries.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
rroetl,inI,e.sI Convention.

HoRNELLsvILLE, n. Y, Sept. G-Thcc free
thinkers national convention has Just closed
a five days session hore. The average at
tendance was about 900 Nearly every north.
ern state was represented and some Of tho
southern states aud Canada. Tho principal
speakers were Colonel Robert Il. Ingersoll,
Hon. El.zur Wright, George Cheney. Parker
Pillsbnry, Amelia Colby, J. II. Burnham,
Thnddcus b, Fakeman, q. Fanny Allen and
Lucy y. Coleman. 1t WIS considered the
largest aud most important convention ever
held in this country.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
BELLEVUE, NEAR LYNCHBURG, Va |
AmnmaL lS 1880

James w. Wright esq, Caairman Republican
Ececuirs Committee, Campbell County Pa%
DEAR SIR; In reply to yours of the 18th
instant, iuquring my position and views in
connection with the pending presidential
canvass, will, without any useless prelude,
briefly state that at tho time OF the candidacy
of Mr. Greeley adopted the views familiar
10 all, then entertained by John S, Mosby and
all other prominent Nirgnisns who were not
entirely blinded by sectional hate. Since
then | have been an administration man, be-
licyiug that It could not possibly be 10 tue
National Republican., 1880-09-07
An Interesting Correspondence.

LYNCHBURd, VA, Aug 10, Is5U,
To Captain z. NJ G'igSJy, near LBlchJhg Va.
DEAR SIR; Having heard considerable
speculation with regard to your position In
the pending national contest l write Rs a
friend to request in writing, II agreeable to
Yourself, n statement with regard thereto.
Respectfully, JAMES W. WRIGHT,
Chairman Republican Executive Committee,
Campbell County, Va.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
IInIh fnI. SnnrrlInc..

New YORK, Sept Elm the case of Henri
DoMorgan, arrested on charge of derrauding
customs by smuggling through tho custom-
house at Rouse's Point several invoices OF on-
tiquities, United States Commissioner Dcvel
to-day gave decision holding tho accused in
$4,000 bail to await the action Of the United
States grand jury at the October term in the
United States court at Auburn.
National Republican., 1880-09-07
Movements of General Grant.

MILWAUKEE, WIS, Sept, 6.-Thc Scniner'
special from Madison says General Grant,
Colonel Fred Graut aud General Rowley of
Galona arrived there to-day to attend the
state fair. They will be given steamboat ex'
cursion tomorrow and n reception at the home
of Colonel Villas in the evening. On Wednes'
dag General Grant aud party will tnkea trip
to Devils lake, leaving for Chicago that even
in1.