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National Republican., 1880-05-03
TIE SINKING FUND cONTRovERSE
Treasurer Gllfllan Writes Another Letter
to the Commisslonera.


Treasurer Gllfllan has written q long letter "
the District Commissioners IN relation to their
recent structures on Assistant Treasurer Wyman
HTo apologies for his delay In replying to the
propositions advanced by the Commissioners, on
the ground that he has been confined to a bed Of
sickness. lie quotes the law to show thnt the
Assistant Treasurer, when properly authorized by
the Treasurer under tho approval Of the Secretary
Of the Treasury has at all times full power TO act
IN the place and discharge any all the duties OF
the Treasurer Of tho United States The Treasurer
denies that the powers and duties Of the Commits
sioncrs of the Sinking Fund, OF whom he Is The
successor are in my way eurtailed ira nSfsrred
by thesccond section ofthe act ofJuno 90 1874 by
any other act He holds that II any subOrd inntion
had ever existed the transfer OF the powers and
duties of the Sinking Fund Commissioners to the
Treasurer ofthe United States by the act Of June
IL, 1878, completely did away with 1t and removed
once for all the management OF the Sinking Fund
and of all duties connected with it from the control
Of the local authorities. He denies also thnt the
authority 10 pay the debts of the District, secured
by pledge OF the securities of the District or OF the
Board Of Public Works collateral conferred upon
the Commissioncrs OF the District by tho oct OF
June 20, 1873, hns any relation whatever to the
taN-lien certificates pledged by law to the Sinking
Fund Commissioners. Hcd denies also that the Com
mlssioneTs of tho District are either in law or IN
fact trustees for him but he claims the righ. con-
ierrcd on him by law and exercised without ques
ton for seven years by the Commissioners Of the
Sinking Fund and himself. as their successor to
have these special assessments collected by his
own agent and under his own direction.
The Treasurer docs not deny that drawback Ger.
tihcatcs lawfully Issued may be received in pay
mcDt OF all special assessments, but he does deny
most strcnuously that the certificates, which he
has directed his agent not TO receive are lawfully
Issued. III conclusion the Treasurer emphatcnlly
disclaims any purpose TO intermeddc with the
business or duties OF the Commissioners. and refer
ring 70 the instructions sent 70 Mr. Beal by Assist
ant Treasurer Wyman, which revived the CON
trovcrSy between the Commissioners and the
rrensurers Office says the Treasurer while denviny
the force OF the commissioners objections to the
method in which those instructions were given, or
that there Is any necessity for their ratification By
him. nevertheless, In order ~ remove any and all
ground Of objection thereto. whether well taken
or not, hereby expressly confirms, rBtifes and re-
news oil the Instructions given by the Assistant
Treasurer in the premises, aud requests the Com.
missioners OF tie District to communicate the
same to Mr. George W. Bcall rs the agent under tho
act Of May ~, 1873, OF tho Sinking Fund Commits
SION and OF their successor. the Treasurer OF the
United States
National Republican., 1880-05-03
The House saturday.

The Senate was not in session on Saturday.
III the House. OH motion of Mr.. Calkins the bill
reimbursing the University of Notrc Dame du Luo,
Of Indiana. 1884 duties paid on certain paintings
on glass, was taken up and passed.
Mr.. Scales reported the Senate bill to ratify the
Ute agreement with sundry amendments, which
was ordered printed and recommitted
Tho regular order was demanded, and the
Speaker announced as unfinished business the
question on the final passage OF tho bill returning
to l.. Madison Day So 400 recci ed from him BY the
Government without equivalent being given.
After n protracted discussion the Speaker decided
that although the contrary was understood, the
Journal showed tho previous question had not
been ordered on the passage of the BILL and that II
must therefore 20 over to next Friday.
A number of bills were reported from commit
tees during the morning hour and placed on the
calendars.
Mr. Blackburn, from the Committee on Appro-
prations, reported the Postofice Appropriation
bill, which was ordered printed and recOmmitted.
Mr.. Blackburn gave notice that he would ask the
House to consider this bill on Tuesday.
The House then. OH motion of Mr.. Carlisle, went
into Committee of the Whole on the bill to amend
the Internal Revenue laws Several amendments
were acted upon and the committee rose aud re-
ported the bill TO the House. separate vote was
demanded oil Mr. Congcr's amendment, imposing
interest at five per cent on unpaid taxes after the
spirits had boon In warehouse one year, and 1t was
rejectcd-yeas, 5S; nays, l0l. Without final action
on the bill the House, with the understanding that
II would come up again after the morning hour
on Tuesday, at quarter to o'clock adjourned
National Republican., 1880-05-03
Tho "pnn Mali Gnaotte. %

LONDON, May 1.-The PaN haA Gazette which up.
held the policy Of the late English Ministry most
ardenty and which Ion no opportunity ofGSsailing
Mr.. Gladstone for piany years past has changed
propretorS, and Will become supporter of the Lib
eral Ministry. Tho late editors have resigned their
positions and will probably start an opposition
Journal.
Standard giving his reasons for quitting the PulI
Mall Ga=ede lie says; 1--WE do not propose to allow
our Independent paper to be extinguished. It's
spirit resides in MS and win soon reappear in new
shape. Hoping To redeem tho paper from threat
en0d assignment, formally offered a large sum for
the copyright, which was refused"
The proprietor of the PdA Mall Gdzette writes 10
win VIII STG SonceforWard BE- mnistegia ouTaa @ S paper
National Republican., 1880-05-03
THE LOAN EXHIBJTTON
The Cooke Mansion Converted Into n
Museum of Art.


The preparations for the Art Loan Exhibition
which opens this evening ut the Cooke mansion
corner Of Washington and soddart streets, George
town, ore with few minor details concluded In
consequence Of which that elegant aud spacious
private residence has been converted into vcrita-
bic museum, riyaling many museums Of more pro-
tentious claims. The energetic ladies Of George
town, upon whom the entire arrangements have
deyolveh may well congratulate themselves upoN
the vast quantity Of truly art treasures they have
succeeded in collecting, and the display reflects not
less credit upon the citizens who have kindly loaned
them for this charitable purpose. The collection
embraces 80 many pieces in all departments OF art
and articles of antiquity that an extended review
of them would be impossible in the restricted lin.
its NJ command. Mr, Cookies mansion itself seems
well adapted for the purpose to which il is now
devoted, the spacious rooms being large and con.
vcnIGnt, connecting with each other As you enter
through the main door you front pyramid OF
flowers In one corner Of the hallway, which is also
prOltlsely decorated with flags 10 the len Is the
art gallery, containing many valuable master
pieces and works from the oas0s OF American ar q
lists OF worldwide celebrity. one room contains
exclusively curiosities loaned by members Of the
Chinese and Japanese embassies, and Is a wonder
by itself Adjoining the art gallery Is a room de-
voted mainly TO tho exhibition OF needle work.
The other exhibits embrace briG G-brae of all do.
scrptions, rare curiositeS and relics ceramic ware
and some specimens from the famous ChcsnOla col
lection
National Republican., 1880-05-03
O1DEE SP.IRKS.

ST. PETERsBURG May 2,-The official Messenger
denies the statement that General MelikOfl has
been negotiating with the Poles.
LONpoN, May IA Cabinet counsel was sum
moued to-day. Lord Wolyoron has been ap-
pointed Paymaser- General aud Mr. Osborne Nor
gan JudgG.A AdYocate-GGnerUl.
RoME, May 2,-Tbe King has signed decree
dissoVng the Chamber Of Deputies. Elections
win be held on May TO- ana tho new Chamber will
meet on May 2S
LOSpos, May "a dispatch from Cahul to tho
Times says the government Is inclined to favor
Abdu'r-hman Khan as Ameer but great caution ia
necessary, A mission Will be sent TO him ut
KuLdas
National Republican., 1880-05-03
A New Chnoh 10 be Ere eted.

A meeting of the committee appointed to consider
the erection of new buileing in place or Gurlcy
mission on the Boundary, near Seventh street, was
held last night at the New York avenue Presby-
terian church. Mr.. william Thompson was ap-
pointed chairman, with power to select four mem
bers OF the original committee ~ act with him as
building committee. Mr. James L, Fitch was APP
pointed treasurer. They were directed to proceed
at once to tho erection Of the new building.
National Republican., 1880-05-03

into his abdomen The young man lived but
few minutes. The party then pursued Dazcll to
his house, where the police were poweress to pro-
tect him. They fred the barn and house aud,
when he came forth, seized him and were about
TO hang him to tree. The rope was in position
when reinforcement of policemen arrived and
Dalzcll and his son, who was also implicated, were
rescued from the crowd and took refuge In the
house of one Carroll on the mountain near at hand
subsequently sheriff Van voorhees, succeeded in
taking him to Newark.
National Republican., 1880-05-03
An AntI-seoond-rermsr.

CGEcINNATI May 2,-IIon. Fred Enssaurel, editor
of tho Cincinnati Tolksbla, has written letter to
Emory s. Foster. Of ST. Louis secretary of the Anti
Third FERN convention, regreItng his inability to
fully III accord with the object of the convention
HO says Il am opposed TO the nomination Of
Grant or any other Presidential candidate for q
third term. 1 do not even believe a President
should DO elected for second term"
National Republican., 1880-05-03
THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK.
Some Figures from the Reckoning
of Anti-Grant Men.
Grant Ahead of All Comp ctitors-De emo cratic
Figures tho Basis of Computation--A
Majority of the Convention Sure
for rGrant-Conventions Held
and to be Held-An In
teresting Interview.
Review OF the Political Field.

Below is given carefully compiled table OF the
present state Of the canvass for delegates to the
Chicago Convention. In II Is set down for General
Grant only the votes conceded to him by either the
Blaine circular. the tables of the Chicago Tribune
the Chicago Times, all sufficiently anti-Grant to
insure safety estimating tho strength of the ex.
President
National Republican., 1880-05-03
Murder and Suicide by an INSANE Man.

: CHICAGO May "A Times special says a wealthy
farmer named Minor living near Jonesboro, Ind,
who had been adjudged insane but was not con-
fined, conceived ajcalousy ofa oorncighbor named
johnson regarding the formers wife, and on last
Friday evening the two met and quurrclled Minor
drew q razor and with one slash cut Johnson's
throat, causing death. lie then took to the woods,
having bottle of srychnine with him. Neighbors
pursued but could not oyertGke him, and yestcr-
day his body was found with the throat cut by the
same razor with Witch hG had murdered Johnson.
National Republican., 1880-05-03

and possessed Of those noble qualities OF head and
heart which make his death q calamity to oil
parents, friends and acquaintances alike.
Like flower that is too early cut down, he has
LETT us, and peacefully rests in a distant land
While offering to his grief-sricken parents that
consolation which the sympathy Of friends may
afford, we bow with them to tho will OF an all
wise Providence and reverently say. may the turf
lie lightly DER his remains and the sunlight Of
Heaven beam bright on his waking.
National Republican., 1880-05-03
Church Destroyed by Fire.

PATERSON, N. j.. May 2.-Graco (Mothodist Epis
copRl) church, on water street, in this city, was
totally destroyed by fire about o. m. to-day Tho
edfce was fred but few months since, but saved
ht that time. Tho church built eight years ago
ut u cost of about $4,000. The building was i'll
Bured in Newark companies for 81 300.
National Republican., 1880-05-03
Narrow Escape of u murderer from a Mob

PATERSON, N, j., May 2,-Tho German societies
of Paterson this morning went up to tho top OF
Garrett mountain TO greet the rising of the SUM- as
usual ON the FIRST Sunday in May. party young
men, among them Joseph Van Ilouten, a stepson
board, attempted TO cross the lands of William
D9lzel, a faimor owning property on the noun
pass. They persisted however and young Van
Houten was SHOT dead by Dazell, who discharged
agun heavily loaded with buckshot point blank
National Republican., 1880-05-03
Methodlst General Conrerence.

CINCINNATI, May 2.-The delegates TO the general
conference filled all the Methodist pulpits In the
city and suburbs to-day as well as some of the
other denominations. DR.. Vincent preached TO n
large audience In Pike'sopcra House in the amer
noon. Large congregations were at oil the
churches, while at the services at Music Hall in
the afternoon there WAS an audience of 1000 per-
National Republican., 1880-05-03
Fire Mt DAYTON soldiers, Home.

CINCINNATI, May Alt an early hour this morn
ing Memorial Hall, at the Dayton Soldiers Home
was burned. It was built in tho fall OF 1873 at
cost of s35 000 and was used rs q theatre for the
inmates of tho Soldiers Home. 1t Is said the hall
will be rebuilt Immediately. 1t was insured for
about half Its value
National Republican., 1880-05-03
Valuable Portraits DESTROYED.

ALBANY. N. Y, May "A fire occurred this
morning in the office of olcott g. King, lawyers, in
the State Bank building which inflicted loss oil
about s5, 900. Among the articles destroyed were
old and valuable portraits Of 1hurlow Weed, John
Taylor, first president of the State Bank, and Rufus
ii. King, ST., and wife.
National Republican., 1880-05-03
oe Lesseps and His Cana, scbeme

LONDON, May 3.-Thc Times Paris dispatch says
NJ De Lesseps lectured on the Panama canal on
Sunday. lie explained that some mlsapprehen-
sions existed in France regarding the feelings en-
terlaincd in the United States toward the project
quarter,
National Republican., 1880-05-03
Channel Cable successfully Laid.

LONDON. May 2.-The steamer Pouycr Qucrtier
has returned to this port, having completed the
new French cable at Brest. Telcgraphc Commu-
nication is now complete between Pednooander
mud BreSt,
National Republican., 1880-05-03
shot Dead by His Nephew.

CINctNNAT1 May adam waggoner an old man
living on farm in Gallia county, Ohio was shot
and killed In his field yesterday by his nephew
Philip Waggoncr. Thy had Quarreled about
some land. The murderer escaped.
National Republican., 1880-05-03
Owing Statement by the Victim of n Mob.

NEW ALBANY, IND. May 2.-Henry Long. who
was fatally shot by mob at Squire Boston's Office,
at Blue River township, Harrison county, last
Tuesday, was buried this afternoon. lie made o
dying statement, naming his murderer and eleven
others in the mob all of whom will be arrested.
National Republican., 1880-05-03
A Woman Burned to Death.

CHESTER, Pa, May 2-The residence and barn
Of Mr. Bernader, at Claymont, DEL. were destroyed
by fire at all carly hour this morning young
girl, n servant in the family was burned to death,
and the nurse and three of Mr. Bernader's chill
dren narrowly escaped. Ths loss is said to be
National Republican., 1880-05-03
A OIor,nop cbnrob In Cb,caro.

CHICAGO, May 9.-Joe Smith, son of uie original
Joe Smith, to-day dedicated church of Latter Day
Saints or Joe Smith Mormons, ns sometimes called,
at the hall No. GIG West Lake street. This is the
first regular church of this sect IN Chicago.
National Republican., 1880-05-03
OUT-OF-DO0R SPORTS.
Our Ball-Players Abroad and Rifle
men at Home.
Interesting Matches on Saturday y-Darlsness
Ties BAN Game After Eleven Innings
Third OF the Series OF Rlno
Matches at Bennlng's-Some
Fine shootinG-A Clean
Score ofseventy- -Iive.
a Tie Game at Albany Saturday.

Especial Dispatch to TIN NATIONAL RApuBLrcAn.i
ALBANY, N Y, May /, 1880.
The National and Albany clubs played their arst
championship match here to-day in the presence
Of about 10000 spectators. The weather was very
cold, high wind prevailed and the fielding wns
poor on both sides. Eloyon innings were played,
and the game being tie, it viii be played offnext
Tuesday Had the Nationals given liule mora
attention 10 running the bases, they might have
won.
Appended is the score
ALBASYs
National Republican., 1880-05-03
Bis,nnrcIS's IiI-HenIth,

LONDON, May S.--The Posts Berlin dispatch says
sowing to Prince Bismarck's nervous ystem being
much overstrained. the physicians of his family
urge his temporary retirement from state affairs,
aud it is expected that he will take long leave of
nhepnpph
National Republican., 1880-05-03
Justiflahla unminide.

READING Pa, May 2.-The coroner's jury in the
case of Watchmeu Kemp, who used billy on
John KEtler last night with fatal result rendered
verdict this aiternoon that the said John Kistlcr
came TO his death from blow from billy struck
by John Kemp, watchman at the sheet mill of the
Reading Iron Works. whilo in the performance Of
his duty"
National Republican., 1880-05-03
Switzerland, Our ola sister Republic.

Letters received from gentlemen, both ma
tves and American citizens residing in Switzerland
express their great joy at tho prospect Of General
Grants election as our next President The con-
servHtive press. representing tho capital and buSi-
ness interests of that country, expects sure revival
under President Grants safe and steady govern
mont.
National Republican., 1880-05-03
TIE PEOPLES VILE.

Senator ConlSling's Views of the Campaign.
The following report Of u conversation between
Senator Conkling and friend was sent TO tho New
York Herald with the stipulation that II should be
printed without Nbbrevaton, omission or altora-
ton. precisely as II is written.
CONVERSATION BETWEEN MR, CoNKILNG AND
AN UNKNOWN.
Qnestion-Whnt do you think Senator, of the Re.
publican Presidential outlook? Answer-T That Gen.
cTal Grant will be nominated by the people ana
elected by the people aud by great majority.
Q.-Why do you say by the people--WOn'L the Re
publican party nominate him A.-Yes, but say
by the people for this rcason--nothing has been
done for General Grant; everything has been done
and Is being done against him, / say nothing has
been done for General Grant, because no COM
| mittcc, no combination, no bureau, no patronage,
have been arrayed against him, with Il sysemG-
ti2od and arranged combination of many newspa.
pers besides,
SPONTANEOUS JUDGMENT.
Tho sole support General Grant has received has
come from spontaneous judgment and action, The
common sense Of men with no purpose save the
The country has espoused General Grant If Gny,
thing else has supported him do not know t.
Many persons write 70 me to know where they can
get q Grant document, Sure enough, where arc
they? Nota document or circular has eyer been
sent ont or printed FOR Grant that have heard Of
not clerk has been employed evento write letter
buried out OF sight by, this time. The strength
of General Grant and his hold on the re-
shown more conspcuously than in the fact that.
puumeled and butletad OH every side not only
by the whole Democratic press butby the unheard-
Of finstrumentaities which have been resorted to
for his competitions, yet without organized effort
for him, he distances the whole field No other
man in either party could have survived such a
constant concentrated FIRE few months ago no
man could wink so hard as not TO see that In Na
tioLal convention of Republicans held then no
other name would be seriously canYaSsed
A CHANGR AND ITS CAUSE.
rs any plnnuO has boau DrO1upa1 what
has caused II and what does II show? The Candi-
tlon of the country and the poris Of the future are
all the same, General Grant is tie same, his COM
Petitors are The same, What then, has caused any
doubt or division of sentiment now which did not
exist them Nothing but the enormous activities
and perSnasi0ns, combinations machinery and
push which has been put work 10 get up counter
sentiment Had every candidate done only what |
General Grant has dOuo and lett the ohCo to sock
National Republican., 1880-05-03
I49o lsS lO4 81 81 4

There is also given below table of the States and
Territories which have nOt vet acted. Placed In
the Grant column are the votes which aro conceded
10 Grant In tables compiled by one or tho other OF
the three anti-trant authorities cited above Should
General Grant get the votes indicated he will have
3S3, or four more than enough 10 nominate.
States Yet to Elect.
National Republican., 1880-05-03
An Old Grudge settled by Murder.

GALVESTON. TEX, May 2.-George Tierncy q
steamboat engineer from Lake Charles, La was
shot, probably fatally. here to-day by Frank Nc
Gowan, OF Houston. An old grudge existed be-
tween the men. MCGOWAN was arrested,
National Republican., 1880-05-03

Progress OF tho Southern Pacific Railroad.
Especial Dispatch to TME NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
END OF TRACK, S. p. r. r.,
ARIZONA, May :, 1850.
Flfty-slx hundred feet OF track laid yesterday.
j. II. SrRoBRIDGE,
Chief of Construction,
National Republican., 1880-05-03
INNINGS.
Ia 4bs7 8 . 10 ii


Nntonals..... D 2 2 0 0 a
Mpenys. s.......0 ! o o 0 a
Earned runs--Albanys, ]: Nationals, l. n,
Three-basc hits-robu, Pike.
First base en- balls-Albnnys, S; Nationals,2
Struck out-Albanya. q Nationals. 3
Balls called-kcelc. i2tt Lynch l2L
Strikes called-KcrrG. -: Lynch. %.
Double plavs-GerhaTdt and Powell; Say, Full
mer aud TOhin.
Passed balls-KcenRn, . Snyder, g
Wild ptches-keee, = lynch /.
Time Of gano-ihrcG hours aud fifteen minutes.
Cmpirc-HermRn Doschcr, of Troy.
National Republican., 1880-05-03
IndICltiOnB.

For The Middle States and New England warmer
southerly winds generally shifting Ia the Interior
to colder northeriy, with rising barometer aud
partly cloudy weather.
National Republican., 1880-05-03
TlDINGS BY THE WIRES.
Latest News Brought by Wires and
Cables.
Handsome Donation TO the irish Relief Fund
"A Mormon Church in Chicago-Seri-
Gus Fire Mt the Dayton Soldiers
Homo--ynluableP Pictures Con-
sumod-Mcthodist Gem
eral Conference.
irish Relief Contribution.

uAvERHIII, MASS, May AIT public DEM
onstration in aid of the Irish relief fund hero last
evening CA 600 were realized.
National Republican., 1880-05-03

An Ex-CougressmBn Dead.
BosToN, May 2.-Ex-Congressmen William Vert
Warren died in this city tonight Of pneumonia.
National Republican., 1880-05-03

"Jrlj0r. General William f. Rogers BUgalo, " T..
III will be very gratifying 10 Mrs. Hent2eiman If
the arrangements for funeral are made as suggest
cd by His Honor the Mayor in dispatch OF this
date: The oiicer IN charge or Ae remains WIN
and commanding officer ut Fort Porter when the
remains will arrive. l.. d. TOWNSEND,
"Adiutant. General -
National Republican., 1880-05-03

The Major.GGneral commanding the National
Guard in this city desires to pay proper military
honors to the remains OF General Heintzelman. II
there is no objection by Mrs, Heintzelman, Tho
oommandingOilice OF Fort Porter, with the Dlvis.
ion Commander, will assume charge of tho
funeral ceremonies here. Answer to
GENERAL WILLIAM H. RODGERS,
ALEXANDER BRUSH, Mayor Buffalo,"
National Republican., 1880-05-03
ThernOmstrIe lseadlngs.

)gFIcR CmEF SIGNAL oEFCEn. U. 8. A.
May 2 1850.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1880-09-20

bly, adapted for The purpose to which it
was dedicated, with handsome dome,
clock-tower 200 feet high and gen.
orally digni6ed and pleasing architectu-
raj appearance. Old Fulton market has
been condemned over and over again
and it is now at last intended to erect a
new structure forthwith. The uptown
people. however, with the leading hotel
folks foremost in the movement had de-
termined to patronize the new market in
preference to the downtown resorts and
here there is considerable suspicion that
the fire was incendiary. The hangers
on round Washington and Fulton
markets are VIGOROUSLY a hard crowd
and are considered quite capable Of any
malicious mischief The blaze was
grand. Five entire blocks were burn
ed over, including several lumber yards
full of fine, dry timber and the aggre-
gate losses mount up into the millions.
RADIX.