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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18
VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY At ry.,

VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY At i'J!:-
Lie SALE. On FRIDAY, DECEMBER
e. 1889, will be sold on the premises, southeast
angle Centre Square, the following valuable
real estate, viz:
No. l. A Lot of Ground, southeast corner OF
Centre Square, with Il frontage on said square
of feet, including 3ll-icet wide alley on west
side, with further extension OF said line east
ward 81 feet, more or less. TO property of Abra-
ham IIirsE. then south, - fee!, more or less to
Il ; feet wide alley, running east and west. then
eastward along said alley 2!!% feet, more or less.
to property of Isaac Stirk. then south q feet .;
inches, including said alley, more or less. to
property of Neal Lacan's estate, then west Gi1x.
feet, more or less, to property of Eitncr y
HOstetter then north G5 feet inches. fncIud-
ing the eject wide alley, more o. less, to
Centre Square. OH which is erected atwO,stOry
BRICK BUILDING, formerly occupied by DR..
Mishler for the man fracture of Bitters and GO,,
and Sodium; also, another part two and part
property on the east, Bitner 4 HCstcttcr on
the west, and Neal Lagan's estate ON the south.
now used as 4 Dwelling and Beer Saloon good
Cellar and Sewerage, IS well as Gas and Water
throughout the entire buildings.
No. 2. Lot OF Ground, situate on the nOrtl!
eide of Middle street, % feet in front, and in
depth llO% feet. more or less, to Il common
alley. known as Howard street, on which has
been lately erected Il thrcestOIy Brick Dwell
ing House.
Sale to commence at O'Clock p. IN. of said
day, when terms of sale will be made known
by ELIZABETH MISI!LER,
HENRY SHUBERr, Auct. dlI7t,!
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The Cloak Man.

There is report that ''thc cloak man" is
at large and has been terrifying the women
and children in the southeastern Sec
tion Of the city for I: few nights past. The
lumOr that he was captured and taken be-
fore the mayor is not true. Timid people
are very much afraid of him. but skcptical
people say he is only u myth.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18
knocked InseDSiDle,

Last night Ephraim Phillips, al en-
ploycc of the Penn rolling mill, while a
work helping to pull some hot iron from
the oven, slipped and fell. His head
struck the iron plates on the floor in front
Of the furnace. He was knocked insensi-
bic and was carried to his home on Eas.
King street, Oh settee. lie is much bet
ter to day.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18
KeserY0lH Ice.

Johu Hartman to-day commenced cut
ting ice FROM the city reservoirs. 1t is
about ten inchrs in thickness and very
clear and solid. By an ingenious arrange
ment of machinery. the ice after being cut
is carried rapidly to the capacicus ice
house recently erected east Of the reser-
vOir.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18
Gilt film With q Brick

Robert Doutz hit Christ Franciscus or
the head with brick last evening and cut
it severely. Christ. has made 4 complaint
OF assault and battery against him, before
Alderman McCOnOmy.
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Arrested for Theft.

4 boy named Tobias Myers was arrested
aboat3 o'clock this afternoon, charged
with the larceny Of Mrs. Zechcr's pocket
book, reported on second page, and was
locked up for hearing.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18

The mayor acknowledges the receipt OF
the following cash subscriptions to the
soup fund since our last report Newton
Lightner, esq. 50; William Journey,
money collected, s4.92 Hon. Henry e.
Long, SEQ; General George NJ. Steinmar,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18
Al tho Votes in.

| WAsnISGToN, Dec. 1S.-William A..
Wheeler to-day received certificates of the
electoral vote in Oregon and Nevada. The
reports of the electoral vote liz every state
! are now i'll.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18

The messenger boys of the Western
Union telegraph company are now wear.
ing dark blue cap, trimmed with red cord
with 4 large metal plate on the front bear
inr the words '!Western CniOn.''
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18
Pay Up.

You may as we'll pay your city tax
without further delay or costs. After
| December 90 the outstanding taxes will be
| put into the city solicitors hands, suits
| follow and costs accumulate.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18
Christmas Present,

This forenoon tie employees of the
Reading & Columbia and Quarryvillc
railroads were paid off in solid cash for
the month Of November.
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Deatl, Ola Duchess.

LoNDoS, Dec. 1S.-Tha death Of the
Duchess of Westminster is announced.
She died ut her residence last evening.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18
ITO: FOR THE OLD CORNER GRoCDRY
just received Il LOT OF
FRESH BAKING BUTTER.

FRESH BAKING MOLASSES from l"c up.
Spices Raisins Mixtures. Canned Goods and
everything kept In Il firSt-c!ass Grocery. Give
us Il call. No trouble to show goods 1T the
corner of Orange and Prince streets.
dlS-at,l J. HOOVER.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18
Sacked bV Turks.

CoNsrANTiNOPLE.. Dec. 1S.--Thc village
OF Musi,, in Armenia, has been sacked by
Turkish troops.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18

DUBLlC SALE.
i On MONDAY, DECEMBER -, I$S3 Will
be sold ut public sale at the Cooper house
West King street, the follow ing city property,
viz, n lot of ground situated :,m the corner OF
Green and Duke streets. fronting On Duke
street 2O9 feet and ; inches, running :lion"
Green street l71la feet, and along Low street.
200 feet, upon which are erected 4 Onc-stOry
Double Frame House, Stable and iing-Sty in
rear of lot; well of good water with pump
therein also hy'irant fruit trees. sc. The
fences around the grounds art. in good o:t."r.
The property will Ec sold in lots or III t!ic
whole us may best suit purchasers.
Sale to commence at ! O'Clock =. H., when
terms will be male known by the
TRUSTEES OF ST. STEPHENS CHI RtiI
II. SHUBERT, Auct. ,lCcJ-isVXS
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COALl COALll

For good, clean Family and all other kin d
Of COAL. gOtO
Russell & SHULMYER'S.
Quality and Weight guaranteed. Orders re.
spcctfully solicited.
OFFICE: E2 East King Street. YARD:
613 North Prince Street.
uu2l4-taprlSR
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DUBLIC sALE.-WiiL i;E OFFERED AT

DUBLiC SALE.-W;iL BE OFFERED AT
L public sale, all that lot OF ground fronting
~ feet on the southeast side OF Middle street.
and extending III depth 1lS feet inches. on
which Is erected two twOs:Ory Brick Dwelling
Houses, with back buildings AM! other I'M
prOvements. The said property will be sold as
II whole, or either house AMI lot rs now tiiri,!-
cd and occupied! Will he sold separately. Ii
sold separately the right 10 4 common uSc OF!
tic hytirant passage alley an;i water way ~
now uSet! will be reserved.
Sale to be held ut the Leopard Hotel. on East
King street, on MONDAY. DECEMEEis 70.
1880 Mt $50 y. H., when conditions will h" made
known by JOHN BLACK.
II. SHCEERT, Auct. dli-tstl
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18

| PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1S.-DispatcllGs
received here announce President Gowen's
arrival i'll Europe.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18
TUSr RECEIVED.

TUSr RECEIVED.
Two Thousand Barrels DUFFY SWEET
AND CLARIFIED CIDER.
The best in the market. Warranted 10 be SO.
Call ut rear OF No. 553 North Duke Street. or
leave orders 1T Office. No. l5ll East King
Street. l.. h. 1UNDT.
dl4-ltw&4tdTS&TF*
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18

The coroner's jury found that Catherine
Abele, Of Miffiiu street, came to her death
from heart disease,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18
THIRD EDITION.
SATURDAY EVENING, DEC. 1e, 1880.
WEATHER INDICaTIoNs

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-For the Middle
states cloudy weather, with light rain or
Snow, northerly to westerly winds, sta
ticnary or slight fall il temperature, and
rising barometer during the night.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18

CANARY BIRDS.
~ A few Choice Young Canary birds for sale
Splendid Singers Apply ut
dccl5-itd a3 EAST ORANGE ST
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INACTIVE COMsIITrEEs.
Congressman Home for the Holidays.

congressman Home for the Holidays.
WASHINGTON. d. c., Dec. 1S.-With
the exception Of Clymer's subcommittee,
who were busily engaged on the army ap-
preparation bill, none of the House com
mittees are in session this morning.
Many members have gone home for the
holidays.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18
UFUHI, WIo IcCcHI
1hat occasioned las
Sllerin's Sales.
rine sold at public
this afternoon the


Sheriff Strine sold at public sale at the
court house this afternoon the following
real estate:
A tract of land, in Providence township,
containing forty acres, with one story
dwelling house, frame bank barn, and
other necessary out-buildings. Sold as
the property u William Hunter Ferguson,
to Jacob Betz, for $3.50.
A lot of ground in West Cocalico town.
ship, containing 1! acres, with 4 one story
log dwelling house and other necessary
Outbuildings; tobacco shed, bake oven,
grape vines and other improvements
thereon. Sold rs the property of Angus
tus Glass, to Jacob LOrll, for $25.
A lot Of ground Oh Poplar strees, this
city, containing in front 81 feet, and cxteEd-
ing in depth 80 feet, with One-story dwell
ing house, No. GEO. with a aono-story frame
back building attached, and other neces
sary outbuildings. Sold as the property
ofGcOrgc Roth to the Lancaster building
and loan association, for $3.50.
story with kitchen attached, 12x13 feet,
one-halc-story built on tho south side OF
Marietta street, in the borough Of Mt. joy
on lot No. 6, fifty feet front 10y one hun
drcd and eighty feet deep. Sold rs the
property of Samuel III. Nisslcy and Joseph
&. Snyder, his assignee, tenant, t" Miller
4 Musser, for $3.50.
A tract of land, in Salisbury township,
containing 1913 acres, with 4 two-story
stone hotel and dwelling house. two-story
stone back building stone bank barn,
wagon sheds, stone spring house, and
other necessary cutbuildings. Sold as. the
property of Perry B.uhaker to George
Nauman for the IIcrcybrook bank, :or 81.
A tract of land in Penn township, con-
tanning 9 acres, with one story frame
dwelling house and summer shed, frame
barn, corn-crib and other necessary out
buildings. Sold rs the property Of Adam
Habccke. to VIM. Evans for 81, $50.
A lot of ground in Beartown, Caernar-
Won township, containing acre, will, Il
two-stOry frame dwelling house, frame
stable and other necessary outbuildiags
Sold rs the property of Perry Brubakcr,
to John Il. Weller for s., 100.
A lot of ground in Paradise, with large
three-story Lrick dwelling house, ncccssarJ
oItbui'dings, reservoir and tank. wind
pump and other improvements. Sold as
the property of Elam +. Wilmer to Col
Joel l.. Lightner for So, $50.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18
NET lDTERTlSEMENTS.

OYSTER LUNCH AND TURKEY RAF-
- ding this evening AT Henry Rollrcr's Cen.
tehhiai saloon, Corner OF strawberry, Mulberry
tap. VII
GRAND SAUER KRAFT IUSC,, T1,-
~ NIGHT and Turkey Railing, ut
MICHAEL SSYDER'S SALOON.
i'" Manor Street.
NOTICE or Observation-Disclosures Is
IN hereby given that the eo-partnershin
heretofore existing between Ii. Seibcrt and j.
U. Schneider. doing business under tbs, name
and style of Seibert X Schneider has been dis
solved by mutua! consent, Mr.. SeiGcrt retiring
from the firm.
J.: U. Schneider having purchased all of Mr.
Selperts interest in the property AMI assets OF
tne late nrln. and having assumed all liabilities
against the same Is hereby authorized to
nQuldate the and settle all claims and accounts
owing to aud Indebtedness against the ii rm of
Seioert Schneider. II. SEIBEETs
Itu J.. C.SCiiNEiDER.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18
NEW LADYERTISEMENIS.

White soft and vclvcty hands follow the H.
OF Cuticura Shaving Soap.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18

NEW iORE :! rn.,KS.
stocks strong.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18
COLUMBIA NEWS.
QUE REGULAR CORkEspoNDE,

QUIZ REGULAR CORk
1t was the misfortune of Robert Wade
to fall into the chilling waters Of the sus-
quehanna yesterday. Robert skated into
an air hole, enjoyed cocl bath and made
a very voluntary exit from amidst TIC
floating ice. The transparent water cover
ing will be closely scrutinizea by him III
tho future.
The business of the Columbia postoiiice
has been footed up and has been found 10
be considerably over and above the mall
age at last years showing. The hsnres
arc not very high, but tLey VIII 90; FOL .
lowing is the count made between the lst
and 7th of this month.
Number of Letters. o,VSS
nostal cards. ..... 1.15j
weekly pal crs.. 2,G19
pockages of third class matter. r...... W
& merchandise. c............ 40
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18

Teachers, authors and others Of sedentary
II ,bits highly prize Malt Bitters.
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When lips receive Il rosy flush,
And teeth become Il dazzling whit:
Beneath the efforts of the brush,
When SOZODONT is used Alright;
The mouth becomes sweet, pure and warm,
And the fresh breath an O'iOrOus charm.
dI3-1wdcotXw
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18

\ noted physician of New York, writes to a
friend: 81 have IN my mind a sufferer from
gravel and 4 complication of kidney disorders,
that was permanently cured by the use of
Prof. Guilmettcs French Kidney Pads The
druggists sell them.
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Givler, Bowers & Hurst,

No. 25 East King Street,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-12-18

SnflSClnaS. VII meyers HaS d""uCu d
unanimous vote OF thanks.
Mcssrs. Hachman {; Forrcy arc III pres
cnt engaged in erecting an office for the
telephone exchange in A. ID. Reese's bill
lizard hail. The wood wOrl. has been
thrown together, h!.t the place is not yet
fitted up.
About an inch oi snow has fallen since
midnight. 1t partially covers our pave
ments and streets. aid entirely covers the
ice On the river. by the appearance of
things overhead VIC would not be surprised
to see another fall before "a hours have
passed.
Captain ID. Ii. Case this morning re-
ceivcd the annual appropriation for armory
rent of one hundred dollars from the adi,
tant general department.. II comes in good
time.
Our markets are beg inning to be filled
with produce for the holidays. Fowls were
sold this morning, but not in the large
numbers that next weeks sales will foot
up. TO-day's market was very good and
50 was business in the stores after the
close OF market.
Our college boys are beg inning to returH
for the holidays Mcssrs. Elias III. and
Isaiah w. Smith are home from Lebanon
Valley college, and ScHcr RletZ is also
here.
Squire Evans drove to Lebanon an;i,Dack
yesterday. The squire often takes the C
long drives.
The Citizens band scrna,lc,l one of their
members ut his residence on Lancaster av-
enue last evening. Ii. +. Mann, the beatel
Of the bass drum, was recently married,
and this is what occasioned last evening s
tOurnOut.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-07
BALLOTING TO BEGIN TO-DAY

BLAINE THE STRONGEST CANDIDATE.
THE PROSPECTS OF SENATOR BLAINE THE BRIGHT
Est OF ANY-GLOoM IN THE RANKS OF THE
GRANT FACTION - RUMoRs THAT SENATORS
CoNK1lNG AND CAMERON WILL GO OVER TO
BLAINE.
The National Republican Convention reas-
semblcs in Chicago this morning ut 10 O'Clock
QO53, New-YOrk timc), and will, 1T is ex-
pected, Immediately begin to ballot for the
Presidential nominee.
The prospects of Senator Blaine arc deemed
excellent. He may count on 300 votes on
the first ballot. His friends calculate
that he will receive $40 votes at
first, and will be nominated, at least, on the
fourth or fifth ballot. 1t is rumOred that Sena-
tors Conkling and Cameron are disposed to
carry over the delegations of their respective
States to Blaine, when they find that Grant
cannot be nominated.
There is gloom in the Grant camp. General
Horace Porter comedies that the vote Tor the
ex-President on the first ballot will be no
higher than 29S the Blaine men say that 1t
may be 2S5. The Grant men were afraid TO
enter on q ballot on Saturday night
Senator Conklings sarcastic remarks III pre-
senting General Grants name have injured
his own interests and those of General Grant.
The course pursued by General Garfield Is
deemed able and polite.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-07
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

A CANADIAN KNIGHTED.
HALIFAX NJ. s., June 0.-The Hon. w. V. White
way, Attorney General Of Newfoundland. has been
knighed.
THE REV. O. r. HUMPHREYS RESIGNS
PROVIDENCE, K. l.. juno 8.-The Rey. q. Flavel
nmphreys to-day resigned the pastorate OF the Eimwood
Congregatiora al Church Of this city
THE IRoN.ORoSS ARSON CASE,
NEw-ORLEANs. June DIN the lron-Cross arson
1ohnson The case given the jury Ct IN At noon
the Jury returned a verdict OF guilty.
VIRGINIA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
PETERSBURG, Va, June 0.-The Baptist General
Association Of Virginia which has been In session here don
ing past week. adjourned Saturday, Tho Association
will meet next year at Richmond.
BODY FOUND IN THE SOUND.
SOUTH NOHwALK, Conn.,, June 6.-Ihe body Of 3
picked up Of tins place 10 the Sound to-day me
hair dressed in black striped cashmere suit
THE ARMY WORM.
RED BANK, n. j., Juue 5.-Reports received from
Ocean Monmouth Counties say that the army worm de-
vasatDg the wheat corn and rmotry SrspS They cane %
covered In exsps Of the whea>
ana grass crops
CAPTAIN FRAMES BODY FOUND.
NoRFoIK Va, June 5-Tne schooner Union. Gap
tain Coona arrived this morning WITH body ooar
10 be Of Captain Milton frank OF the schooner
sN Who murdered arc tnrowp overpesrd by
named deorge Thomson on Monday nfGDt last The
bSay Was picked up on Newport News Last evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-07
CHINA AND RUSSIA.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 6.-The steamer
Oceanic, Captain Mccalf. from Hong Kong via Yoko-
hama, arrived here to-day. She brought the following
intelligence from Hong Kong. dated May IL: The lat
est caprice OF the Chinese Government respecting Chung
How points 10 his respite and degradation to
low rank, with opportunities Of a gradual
rise to renewed power. Inc antlforcign leaders at
Pekn continue their boiserous denance OF Russia, and
I'M eaten war IN OF the future OF TseDgs negoa-
lions for an unconditional rendition OF H. Tho
party was stronger than at this moment Careful
observers nevertheless. doubt tie power o the minor
ity government faction TO throw the country into
AGAINST tho and judgment OF statesmen like Prince
Kuug aud Ii Hung Chang.
There il considerable ACTIVITY In Russian ports Tho
United States ship TcUnderOga Will return presently TO
COrea. Her exact intentions have not been revealed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-07
GREAT INTEREST IN THIS CITY.

TupoE,;s STUDYING THE BULLE1INS--GRANT's
FRIENDS DEsPoNDENr-wATcnING LATE INTO
TIE NIGHT.
The interest felt in the proceedings of the
Chcago Convention by all classes in this city was even
greater on Saturday than the three preceding
dnvs The skfrmishes the various motions
ga given IN brief on tho bulletins In The
TRIBUNE Publication Office, were watched by an im-
epse throug during the entire day and until after mid
night II shOped that ballot would be reached before
tbe Convention adjourned, and the vote for the
v,rious candidates, besides giving an exact
oosnre Of the strength Of each, IL was believed would
also furnish some indication OF where the vote would 20
hop tbo break from General Grant came. At no time
dnr,no the day did any considerable number OF
norsons seem to think that there was any
cbonce for mis- nomination. On whom can q cOmbina-
t,on be made against Blaiuep the question almost
oe,seleasly nsked and no could be found who would
ho willing TO make definite assertion in
renIv Dl,hue's friends were confident that his
delegates would stick him 90 the last. eherman's
friends were hopeful that their candidate would be the
one on whom eventually the combination would be
made.
During the evening the throng In front OF The TRB-
UNE OAice wae very largely increased. From the con-
yerslon it was evident that the great majority were
Rcpuhltcans who took deep interest in tho nOmina-
tio und who iet that only Strong ana uneXceptl0n
able candidate could succeed In the coming canpaRn.
Al the sherman Club rooms, In West twenty eighth
at were gathered several OF Secretary eherman's
friends A brief Telegram bad been received carly 10
The evening from W. L. Strong president or the club
stating that all of Secretary Shcrman's friends were
Innr OF encces II the 120 votes caueG fer Secretary
SheTman would hold together long enough IL was be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-07
BLAINE STILL LEADING.
THE GRANT FACTION AFRAID TO GO TO 4 BALLOT
SATURDAY NIGHT-BLAINE LIKELY TO HAVE $40
on TIE FIRST DALLOI-nIs POPULARITY IN
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBCyE.l

or TIE FIRST DALLOI-HIs POPULARITY IN
CREAsING.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBCSE.l
Cu1CAGo June G--Ihe friends Of all the Presi-
DENTAL candidates were well satisfied to have the
Convention adjourn last night before the first
ballot for nomination took place, The third-term
people probably never intended to have the voting
begin before tomorrow. They knew full well that
il the contest were to be decided last night dur
ing tho small hours of this morning the decision
would he against General Grant, for it was con-
ceded by everybody when the Convention came
together for it's evening session that it was to be
Blaine or nobody. At least everybody con-
ceded it who knew anything Of the temper
of the delegates, and the drift of sentiment amO1g
them and who had no sinister object for conceal
ing his opinions The Grant managers worc, therefore
not eager for tho actual contest: they had nothing
TO loso by delay, and everything to gain, for
all their efforts for week to recruit the
Grant forces had utterly failed. and there were
actual signs of desertiOn from their ranks. IL was
of course possible that something might turn
up before Monday morning that would
turn the drift in their favor or at least
TINT In the meantime they might be able
to effect some combination that last night was i'm
poss,ble. As the Grant managers looked over the
field last night, they saw before them nothing bat
certain defeat if the battle were fought out. They
might be in no better condition to enter the contest
tomorrow morning, but one thing was certain, aud
that was that even though their forces became
more demoralzed in the meantime, their overthrow
could not be any moro assured.
The supporters of Secretary Sherman felt
very much as those Of General Grant cid.
Mr. Sherman's position as candidate has
not changed since the clans began to gather at
Chicago. 1t has never been asserted that be had
enough delegates In the Convention pledged to vote