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National Republican., 1880-04-17
Tho Lntn John Y. Lnnh.

A meeting Of the officers and clerks Of tho
office of the First Comptroller of the Treasury
was held on the 18th instant for the purpose OF
taking appropriate action relative to tho re-
cent denth Of Johu Y. Laub, esq, late clerk iu
that office, Hon. A. g, Porter First Comptroller,
presided aud the following preamble aud reso-
lutons were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, II has pleased Him who d0eth all
things well 70 remove from this stage of being John
Y. LAub Of this ollice' therefore,
ReSo'tfd, ,hGt in our sorrow tor his loss We bear
testimony to the memory Of Que who was II NltEiul
aud efficient Oncer pure and upright man. u
valuable citizen and an earnest nlCud, aud
who has been called tl0m his earthly hb0rs with.
out a spot or stain upon his Official record or his
private character
Reur(d, That we attend his funeral at 1 p. 10.
ON Friday, April 10,
RSs5r,d. That the secretary Of this meeting be re,
Quested TO forward Il copy Of these resolutions 10
tie widow OF toe ltcebsGG
National Republican., 1880-04-17
Yellow Fever ON sI,lpboard.

HALIFAX. N. s., April 16.-The bark David
arrived hero to-day from Rio Jsnciro, in
charge of the first mate, who reports that
Captain Mathiessen died Of yellow fever on
the 2Sth ultimo, when five days out. The
crow, with the exception Of tho mate and two
others, were down with the disease and un-
able TO perform duty, thus throwing tho whole
work of managing the vessel on three hands.
When the captain died they were so fatigued
that they had hardly enough strength to per-
form the last Office 10 the dead, and even now
they are still suffering from the effects of over
work. The three salors thoroughly fumi-
gated the vessel before reaching port and
were allowed to como in
National Republican., 1880-04-17
The District Investigation.

At the session of the House District Com.
mitteo yesterday the investigation of District
affairs under Treasurer GilfllNn's charges was
resumed. Commissioner Phelps appeared
before tho committee and made a statement,
explaining the position of the old Commits
with the sinking fund.- he stated that a large
number were prepared and signed ready for
delivery, but are withheld at tho District
buildings, the assessments having been found
to be illegal. Captain Phelps claimed that tho
issue of tax.lein certificates by the Commits
sonors was prevented by tho act of Congress
permitting tho payment of taxes at six per cent.
interest up to October l, 1879.
George Schlory and j, f. Omstcad gave un-
important testimony in reference to paying
special improvement taxes.
Tho committee adjourned until to-day,
when Captain Phelps will resume his state
meut,
National Republican., 1880-04-17
COMBINATIONS.

Tho Senate in executive session yesterday
confirmed the following nominations United
States ConsuIs--J. $. Potter, of Massachusetts,,
ut Crefed; William s, Scruggs of Georgia, 1T
Canton; ]. A. IIalderman, of Kansas, at
Bangkok.
United States District Judge-John w.
Barr, of Louisville, for tho district of Ken.
lucky.
United States Observation-Disclosures G. Osborn,
for the Middle and Southern districts OF Ala
bama.
Collector of Customs Benjamin Upton, jr,,
for the distct of Tappahannock, Va.
Potmasters-George l., Nichols, at Fergus
Falls, MINI; II, 8. Fletcher at WatsOnville
Cal; Gardner @, White, at Carson City, Ney
Indian Ageuts-Goorge W. Lee Of Michigan
for tho Mackinac agency, Mich Jacob Kaulf
man, Of Iowa, for tho Fort Berthold agency
Dakota,
Army Promotious-Engineer Corps-Licu
tenant. t.Colonel George Thorn, to be colonel
Major Henry L. Abbot, to 10 lieutenant col
onel Captain g. j. Lydecker, to DO major
National Republican., 1880-04-17
Nominations,

The President sent tho following nomina.
tions to the Senate yesterday:
Tillio Oden, to bo postmaster at Parker's
Landing Pa. Luke Arthur Marvin, to be
postmaster at Duluth, Minn. Hans A. Han
son. to bo postmaster ut Albert Lea, MINI.
James w. AIcGhee to be postmastera at Caw-
ker City, Kansas.
Dewitt Knapp, of Coohecton, to DO supervisor
of census for the fourth census district of Now
York.
Patrick r. slnnot of Grand Rondc, TO bo
agent for indians of the Grand Ronde agency
in Arizona.
First Lieutenant Clinton b. Sears, corps of
engineers, to be captain; Second Lieutenant
Walter i. Fish, corps of engineers, to be hrst
lleuteuant Second Lieutenant Richard Z.
Thompson, to be first lieutenant Sixth United
States infantry.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
An EmcIent Clerical Force.

Clerk Adams, of the House of Representa-
tives, has among his subordinate officers four
gentlemen formerly employed as clerks in
State leglslaur viz: Maj. Thomas o. Towlos,
of Missouri, printing clerk; Colonel L. p.
speer, of Georga, tally clerk; Colonel Il. $,
Petit, of Missouri, aud Colonel Neil s. Brown,
of Tennessee, reading clerks These gentle
mon form, with Corporal Harry II. Smith,
Journal clerk BrigadicrGoneral Edward
Finch, nle clerk, and Lieutenant General
Wiggin, private secretary to Major Towles,
one OF the most versatile, accomplished, intel
ligcnt and withal pleasant and agreeable bodies
of gentlemen ever brought together to aid in
tho arluous duties of legislation.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
The Buohstoncs at tho Insane Asylum.

The talented mombcrs of the Blackstone
Dramatic Club regaed the inmates of tho
Government Hospital for the Insane aud II
large number of invited guests last evening
with au entertainment that would have done
credit TO professional organization. Mr.. f.
B. Huy led off with his inimitable rccitatious,
followed by Dir. II. Z. Leach with "Moriar.
ity" aud n humorous Chinese song. Little
Eva Henderson was in her happcsL mood aud
recltea several Of her best selections. Miss
Mira Lucas received triple encores for hor
farce of Trying II On" concluded the enter.
tainment Mr.. Joyce rs WalsnSham Potts
fairly outdll himself Mr.. Randolph played
capitaly, rs he always does. DR., Loach as
Jobstocks was immense. Miss Riley was
perfect Mrs. Jobstock, Mrs. Dulour made a
lovcIy.looking aud charming Fanny, while
petite Eva was excellent as Lucy. The affair
will bo remembered as the entertainment of
the season.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
Cabinet Meeting Yesterday.

At tho meeting Of the Cabinet yesterday tho
Department Of State was represented by As
sistant Secretary Hay. The Department OF
Justice was not represented.
Several unlmpUftant army court.martal
sentences were discussed, but no coucluslon
reached. The court.marlial sentence in tho
case of Captain Arms was also alluded to, but
no action was taken.
1t was stated during the session of the Cab
met that u colored boy named Simpson, son of
the man who attends to tho bathrooms at the
Military Academy at West Point, was seen In
this city yesterday and was taken into Gus
tody and sent back TO West Point for tho pur-
pose OF tcstifyng in the Whitaker case IL is
thought that he may know something about
the outrage committed on Cadet Whitaker.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
Thn ,ynlls.Icnrnn rnntn nI servlnn.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 15.--Tbo Assembly
to-day adopted resolution that discontin-
uance of the lotter service of Wells Fargo 81
Co. would be great deprivation to the bust.
ness interests Of tho Pacific coast and of no
corresponding benefit to any interest; and that
California Senators and Representatives in
Congress be requested to Use all tho means in
their power to prevent such discontinuancc.
The Produce Exchange to-day adopted a reso.
luton that it views with great solicitude tho
proposed action of the Postotlice Department,
and earnestly protesting against such action,
as 1t would, in the judgment of tho association,
DO q serious deprivation and inconvenience.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
An infant class Entertainment.

E-street Church was crowded last oven.
ing ON the occasion of an entertainment
given by the primary class. Tho little ones
delighted all present by their clever perform
ances. Tho programme comprised singing,
recitations and tablesux, IN which little Eldio
Jewell, jennie Sheriff, Spencer Hilton, Turello
Waters, Hugh Slater Ella Clapp, Graco Dell
land May Cook, Mary Fonwick aud Lewis
Heylom distinguished themselves. Rev, Mr..
Mason presented medals TO little Miss rurelle
Waters aud Miss Maggie Minor for having
cold the largest number of tickets for the
entertainment,
National Republican., 1880-04-17
runeral OF EnIott @. Cowdln.

NEW YORK April 16,--The funeral of the
late Elliott O. Cowdin, tho wellknown silk
importer, and prominent Republican, took
place to-day from All Souls Unitarian church,
md was largely attended by representative
citizens. Among the pall'bearers were Sccre.
tary Evarts Delegations wore present roprs.
senting the Chamber of Commerce, Union
League aud Century clubs, the board Of trade
and some banks and insurance companies. The
remains were taken to WoodIawn Cemetery
for lutUrment.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
Tho Philndolphla Exhibitlon.

PHILADELPHIA, April 1G.--A special meet.
ing OF the board Of directors of the Permanent
Exhibition Company was held at the Con.
tinental Hotel this morning, President Paxson
in the chair, to adopt measures to lay before
the stockholders at their meeting tomorrow
afternoon. Tho board considered the action
of tho park commission resembling their order
of removal, and resolutions were adopted TO
be presented to the stockholders expressing
what, in the opinion of the directors, should
DO the future revenue of tho company.
National Republican., 1880-04-17

First Lieutenant John G. Mallery, to be cap.
tain : Second Lieutenant VIM. NJ. Black, to be
first lieutenant
Cavalry-Captain Edward Ball, to be major
Seventh regiment; First Lieutenant NJ E..
O'Brlen, to be captain Second regiment I;
Second Lieutenant +. w. Kingsbury to be
first lieutenant Second regiment Second Lieu
tenant Henry II. Wright, to bo first liouten-
ant Ninth regiment.
Infantry-Socond Lieutcnants Louis Will
helmi and Thomas G. Woodbury. to bo first
lleutenants of the First and Sixteenth regi-
ments respcctiyely,
National Republican., 1880-04-17
Rhode Island Elections,

PROVIDENCE, r. l., April 16,-A second trial
was made in this city to-day to choose State
Senator and the third Representative, and re.
suited in the election of Elisha Mowry, who
was supported by tho Democrats, Prohibition.
lists aud u few Republicans as Senator by
twenty-nlno majority over Charles Smith, the
regular Republican nominee. Again there
was no choice for the third Representative.
Tobcy CRopubicanj polled l, ,7s2 votes; Tiffany
(Democrat) 1889, and Carpenter (Prohibi.
tionist), GG5. combination OF colored voters
defeated Tobey.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
storm ON Lake Michigan.

MILWAUKEE, April 16,--The sovcrcst storm
of the season visited this State to-day. In
northern sections several inches Of snow fell,
impeding trains in tho vicinity Of Oshkosh.
No serious disasters are yet reported on tho
lakes, but it is feared the gale was severe on
vessels and property, and reports of disasters
arc expected. Tho tug Caroline Williams
reached port this evening, and reports having
abandoned the schooner Walter b. Allen,
after rescuing the crew. The schooner sunk
soon after between Manitowac and Sheboygan.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
Philharmonic Concert.

On Tuesday evening next, tho Goth inst,
tho Philharmonic Society will give its last con-
cert for the present season, The cast includes
such artists as Miss Eva Mills, Mr. Theodore
Toedt, Mrs. True, Mr.. Pruett and Mr.. Daley.
Mr.. Gloetznor, present leader of the society,
has devoted himself untiringy to the training
of the chorus, and II has now reached point
of perfection not TO be eXcellcd by amy musi
cal organization In the country. The concert
is to open with an aira by Miss Mills from
Moyerbeor's "star Of the North" accompanied
Chorus from tho "Anclout Mariner" Ohio
soraph band) will be sung by a picked chorus
of ladies.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
An Austrian Indiynity.

ROME April 6.-The Italian dramatic
author, Cavalotti, went to Trieste to suporiu-
tend tho production of play, but was ex.
pelled by the Austrian authorities. Two
members of tho Chamber of Deputies have
given notice to Premier Carroll of desire to
interpelate the government respecting the
expulsion from Trieste of Signor Cavalotti,
the dramatic author, who is a member of tho
Italian Chamber of Deputies.
National Republican., 1880-04-17

Ah oostacie " tho tihcihhhtl CohVehtlon'
CINCINNATI, April 16.-The board of coun.
cilmen this evening, by n vote of II yeas to 13
nays. refused to grant permission to the West
ern Union Telegraph Company to erect poles to
carry wires to Music Hall. 1t requires 20
votes to grant such permission. II is thought
the vote may be reconsidered, but the board
does not meet again for two weeks This
action causes some concern, because it reopens
the subject of the removal of the Democratic
National Convention, on the ground of lack Of
telegraph facilities at Music Hall.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
slnguinr Treatment of a Detained witness.

New YoRK, April 16.-Samuel Swim, q
young man tweuty-one years of age, q jockey
by profession, who in February last volun-
teorod his testimony in the case of Charles
Brockway, charged with being the leader of a
gang of forgers, and was confined in tho house
of detention, msdo his escape from there last
night. He had grown restive and rebellious
because lie was detained after Brockway was
discharged, and made his escape by cutting
through one OF the bars of tho ky.light, work.
ing diligently at night while the other pris.
oncrs were asleep. lie had only an old dull
saw and broken table knife with which to
work, and to reach the sky.light he was
obliged to pile up all the tables and stand on top
of them, tying tho saw to the handle of u
broom. After reaching the roof he made his
way to the street over adjoining roofs. Ho
WAS arrested, however, this morning and con-
veyed again to tho house of detention, but was
so violent, knocking down the sergeant and
doorman, that he was transferred to Il safe
place Of confinement.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
Anniher indian A,reomont.

yANXToN d. T., April 1G.--J. N. Haworth
INDIAN inspector has concluded an agreement
with tho lower Brule Sioux, by which the
CnieHgo, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railroad Com
pRny is permitted to run through their rcser-
walton toward the Black Hills. Several
chiefs arc to 90 to Washington to celebrate the
event. Mr.. Haworth has gone to the Spotted
Tail agency to attempt similar arrangement
with the head chief OF the Brule Sioux.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
Lincoln Posrs Entertainment.

Masonic Temple last evening was crowded
to its utmost capacity with MS brilliant and
fashionable an audience us tho District af-
fords, tho occasion being tho complimentary
entertainment Of Lincoln Post, No. B. G.. a.
r. The hail. as usual on such events. was
gaily decorated with banners, flags and cross.
swords, while martial music and bugles con.
duCed to fill tho breasts of tho assembled spec-
tators with uncomfortable enthusiasm. After
II few preliminary remarks by Commander OF
the Post Clifford, in which he took occusion to
welcome tho audience and speak briefly upon
the nature of tho glorious army, excluding
from it all political significance, tho regular
programme was proceeded with. A largo
screen in ono corner of the room WAS devoted
to magic lantern portraits Of the Father Of our
Country, then old Abraham, and finally a
glowing portrait of Ulysses $. Grant. A shower
of applause greeted the latter, VIII ich seemed
to provo that although tho &. A. r..
representatives were not interested in
political matters, tho audience We're
deeply interested in the subject. Tho pro-
grammo was as follows: Introductory, orches.
ira; duet, Misses Minnie aud Berthe Craw-
ford; readings, selections, Professor f. g.
Townsend; quartette, Washington Quartette
Club; soprano solo, Jamie, Dear" Bischoif,
Mrs. $. II. Jocko: solo, FURNISHED and Bright
are my Arms" Mr.. Warren s. Young; piano
solo, Pirates of Penzance," Miss Agnes Ham
ilton; recitation, Battle of Ivry," II. b. Ma
cauley, Miss Marguerite Saxton; tenor solo,
Trusting" Millard, Mr.. I. l.. Parkhurst;
duct and solo, "Alla Capanna Andiano,"
Misses Birdie and Jessie Harvey; recitation,
DR.. L. A. Ferry; baritone solo, The Soldier
of Fortune" Mr.. c. L, Kearney.
The remainder of the evening was spent in
tripping the light fantastic toe, under tho
supervision of the floor committee,
consisting of-Aluster OF ceremonies, Com.
mander S. s. Thomson; Commander NJ.
Whippe, Commander L. L. Townsend, Conn
mander w. A. Moore and Commander G. @.
Ellis.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
Mississippi Crovasses.

New ORLEANS, April 16.-A crevasse oc-
CURED yesterday one mile below Thebodeaux
on the Bayou Lafturche, left bank Mr.. Pan
dely, of Morgan's road, has hundred men at
work assisting an equal number furnished by
the planters They hope to close the break by
Sunday. Trouble continues with the Sharpe
crevaese, the dams having several times given
way, but the authorities hope to have 1t per-
manently closed this week.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
NInina Ifmsinnisia.

PORTLAND. Me-, April 16.-The Grccnbacll
State Committee this evening decided upon P.
A. Sawyer, late Fusion Secretary of State. as
candidate for Governor Tie .Greenback
State Convention will be held at Bangor juno
!. The Democratic Convention will be held
at Portland.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
The Work of the German Orphan Asylum

A meeting of the managers of the German
Orphan Asylum was held last evening. at
which report for tho last six months was
submitted. 1t shows tic receipts FROM Octo-
Dor, 1879, to April, 1880, to have been Sl,2Il6s,
and expenses S5l6.S5, leaving balance of
$724.s3. Twcniy.three children have been
cared for, eighteen Of whom attend public
schools. The building now used AS an asylum
is not large enough to accommodate the chill
dren and n larger one will be rented until
tho $4,000 to be appropriated by Congress for
a suitable structure Is available.
The following German societies are represented
by delegates, who, in conjunction with the
board of directors, transact the business alinirs
of the institution: Washington Schuetzcn
Verein, Simon Wolf Oriental Lodge No. 10,
l. o. o. f., John L. Vogt; Evangelical church,
Grstave Giesler; Butchers Society, Charles
Graft Bakers Society Louis Neurath, aud
German Benevolent Society, A. Lehman and
NJ I,eimbach
National Republican., 1880-04-17
Scyere Siorm I'm Ohm.

CINCINNATI, OHIO, April 16.-An unusually
heavy rain hero this morn ing was followed
by high winds all day. A number of houses
were unrOofed, and some weak buildings wcro
blown down. The wind extended widely
through the central and southern portions Of
she State,
National Republican., 1880-04-17
Tho Syracuse Convention for Tiidon.

ALBANY, N. Y, April 16.--The Argus Of to-
morrow will contain the following concerning
the Democratic State convention Out of n
membership of 3si delegates TO the Demo
cratic convention to be held in Syracuse next
Tuesday, we are now advised Of the election
of 260. OF this number. 200 are Tilden men,
DO anti-Tiden, and 20 doubtful, or preferences
unknown"
National Republican., 1880-04-17
Coal Mining to be Suspended.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 16-The Phlla-
dolphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
and other kindred organizations announce
that at the colicres under their control work
will be suspended during the last three days
of next week and the week folio wing
National Republican., 1880-04-17
TIDINGS BY TELEGRAPH.
Matters of Interest Sent from Vari-
Gus Quarters.
Tho Wife OF Minister Lowell Improving
Suspension of Coal Mining - Severe
Storms in tho west-Tilden Bags
tho syracuse Conventional
New Trouble at Cincin-
natl Tho Vega.
Tho Health of Mrs. Lowell.

LONDON, April 16-IIon. James Russell
Lowell, the American Minister TO England, is
still at Diarrits, France. Mrs. Lowell Is re-
covering slowly, but the Minister will not re.
turn to England for several weeks.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
A Yollow-Fover Denial.

MEMPHIS, April 1G.--Dr. G.. d. Thornton,
president of the local board of health, says
there is no truth in tho report that two cases
OF yellow fever occurred hero in March, and
that there has been no yellow fever here since
last fall
National Republican., 1880-04-17

pie had assembled and gave the party an en-
thusiastic reception. The Vega was escorted
by fotilla, aud man-of-war salute was fred
The professor will be banqueted tomorrow
by the Danish Geographical Society, and will
dine with the King on Sunday. On Mond y
he will be banqueted at tho Boursc and af-
terwards will be fotod by the association of
students
National Republican., 1880-04-17

Mr.. Thomas Bowling, tho popular Ouctioneer
of Washington who was unfortunately thrown
from his carriage tho other day, is not per-
ceptibly better, 1t will be somo time before
he will be able to resume his business.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
Nordonsl,iold,n circuit Comnloto,

CoPENHAeEN. April 1G.--Tho steamer Vega,
with Professor HordonskjOld on board,
anchored outside Of Elsnoro on Thursday and
arrived hero this morning Some 10000 peo.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
Tnmmnny ,nrrnom Army.

New YoRK, April 16.--Joseph Purroy, q
prominent Tammany politician, got into u row
in Fordhnm tonight with barkeepcr named
McGco, about payment for some drinks, and
shot him. Two companions of Purroy then
beat McGoo over the head with some bottles
and left him insensible. He is not danger
ously wounded, however, and may recover.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
TheTmOnetrlo Readings.
OPFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFPlCRR, n, s, A
Indications.

For Middle States, falling, followed by rising
barometer variable, shifting TO cooler westerly
winds, clear weather, preceded In The northern
porlious by rain.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
The Game in Cincinnati Postponed.

Especial Dispatch to THE NATIoSAL REPuDLIcAN.l
CINCINNATI, OHIO, April 16, 1880.
Rain again to-day prevented tho Nationals
playing. They will play tomorrow and have
agreed to remain here Monday for third
game,
National Republican., 1880-04-17
Escaped Convlcts at WoriS.
Chnrgel wlth NIurdor.

HANEsvILLE, ONO, April Is. = Godfrey
smallcy, residing near Marietta, Ohio, has
been arrested charged with tho murder Of
Jacob Baughman on August 30, 1868. Mr..
Baughman was wealthy farmer in this city,
being bachelor and living alone. Smslley
is now in Jail, and from partial confession
he has made, there seems to be no doubt of
his guilt
National Republican., 1880-04-17
Killed by His Son.

BINGuAMroN, N, Y, April l6-A dispatch
from Pooloville, n. Y, says; James Jackson
was shot aud probably fatally wounded by
at Hubbardyillo after desperate struggle.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
Progress OF the Southern Pacific Railroad
Special Dispatch TO 1HE NATIONAL REruBLtcAN)
END OF TRACK, $. p. X. r.

ARIZONA, April 10, 1880.
Twenty-sevcn hundred feet of track laid
yesterday End of track now 27O miles of tho
Rio Grande. At Meeting Point within fifty
miles Of Nlisilla.
]. II. STRoBRIDGE
Chief of Construction.
National Republican., 1880-04-17
CounterfcIt Trn,Ie DoIInrs,

was arrested last night for attempting TO pass
a counterfeit trade dollar on the driver Of
street.car. At tho station-housc thirteen
other countorleits Of tho same kind woro
found in his possession. To-day the United
States commissioner held him for trial in de-
fault Of So 500 bail
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-11-14
CHINESE CURESl
DR.. MEN LEE,
The Celebrated Chinese Physician.

rs PREPARED 70 TREAT PATIENTS IN
i the most scientific manner. He has made
medicine his lifetime study, and cures aimost
every disease. He cures rheumatism In q
short time. He has new remedies for ali
SPECIAL DIHEASE8, and can cure them very
quickly. His msdfeinesa are all given hot. he
uses no cold remedies. He has made Q number
Of astonishing cures, and all persons silinR
should It once consult him.. Chronic diseases
yield readily 10 his remedies, and ourss whore
many others have failed.
School Of Canton.
oFl1cE-Rsd Building. west eide Of Monroe
street.. je1