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National Republican., 1880-07-26
FREIGHT sTEAMBR BURNED.
Tho Crow Escape without Loss OF Life

Tho Crow Escape without Loss OF Life.
LoUIsvILLB KY, July 25.-Tbe new
steamer A. I. Dexter, Captain Jack Grammar,
en- route from Pirsburg to Evansville caught
fire whilo under way just opposite Jefferson
vile, Ind, this afternoon. Tho boat was
headed toward tho shore, but tho fro got too
hot for tho pilot and he had to back her into
an island opposite Joifersonville, whero she
burnt to her hull, when the fire was put out
by the Louisville and Jeflorsonville ferryboat.
She had no passengers on board and all of the
crew escaped, but lost all their clothing, etc.
She had u fair cargo of freight consisting Of
salt and glassware, of which most will be
saved, rs her hull was damaged very little
Sho was valued at $4,000 and insured for 515-
900. The origin of the fire is supposed to
have been inccndiary.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
A siril,n Torminaieh.

PHILADELPHIA, July 2i.-Tho proprietor S
of the Konsington tPhiladclphia) iron mills
held u meeting with their employees to-day
and came to an amicable adjustment. Tho
terms of tho agreement are substantially that
with iron selling at ? 3'l0c per pound the
puddlers nre to receive $40 per toni for every
tenth of n cent decline in the price Of iron tho
puddlers' wages are 10 bo reduced ten
ceuts, until iron reaches 90. per pound
On tho other hand, for every tenth Of cent
I'D vance In tho price Of iron, up 10 three
conts per pound, the mons wages are to be in.
creased fifteen cents. Nothing was said By the
employers in regard TO their domand that the
puddlcls should soyer their connection with
tho union. The success Of their demand
seems TO have olatod tho men, and they arc
yery jubiant tonight in tho rollng'mill dis
triot,
National Republican., 1880-07-26
The Democratic national Committee.

NEW York, July 24.-The executive com
mittco oftho national democratic committee
held meeting this afternoon at tho rooms of
the committee, 133 Fifth avenue. Mcssrs
Barnum, Barnes, Jonas and Weed were present
subcommittee on speakers, consisting of
Senator william A. Wallace, Hon. Orestes
Cleveland and b. b. Smalley, was appointed;
a subcommittee on documents was also APP
pointed. 1t was composed Of Hon. Abam 3.
Hewitt, William Pmkney White and b. w.
Boyer, with General d. s. Waller as secretary.
A campaign finance committee to solicit funds
for the campaign composed of prominent demo.
Gratis In tho several states was also appointed.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
THE COLoRED VOTERS.
Address of tho Equal Rights Longuo-A Plea
for Votes.

hNhFtbh Oi hNlEhAS n hea
for Votes.
The Pennsylvania State Equal Rights league
has issued an address, which Is being extcn-
sively circulated among the colorcd voters
throughout Pennsylvania, stating that the an
nual meeting will DO hold at Altoona on the
18th of August. Tho circular goes on TO say
Southern treason. southern sentiment AMI south.
ern tyranny have thrown down the gauntlet and
Il remains 10 be seen whether northern patriotism
VIII accept the gage OF battle aud northern men
willing 70 meet their political foes on the vantage
ground that through love Of peace they have per.
mitted them 10 occupy until now they have be-
cans is more deeply Interested in the settlement Of
the issues involved in the coming struggle than
the 1900 colored citizens Of this state aud no class
should make creator sacrifices 20 secure their set
uement in the interest Of freedom aud republican,
Ism. The triumph Of the democratic party Is tho
death OF liberty and should democratic pres-
dent be elected In November next, then indeed
have all our sacrifices. blood and treasure been
offered In vain. Come men. Come 10 Altoona,
and IL YOU have grievances present them VI the
annual meeting. Come from farm field. workshop
and foundry and let US plan to consolidate our In.
luences, votes aud friends for the preservation Of
our lives, liberties public and political rights for
they are now threatened Tho crimes and brutal
tiles OF the SOUTH the destruction OF the republican
party there the deprivation Of the coorad citizens
of the ballot, the overriding Of the laws made for
equal protection by the republicans and the cruel
ties that have Driven thousands from their homes
are startling the nation.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Il DEHOCRATIC ROW.
Hon. j. II. Aclslen Takes Part in "a Free
Fight.

Hon. j. II. Aolslen Takes Part in u Free
Fight.
NEW ORLEANS, July PA dispatch from
Vermilionvlle says; A mass meeting was
held here to-day, called relative to congress
sional district matters. Hon. II. d. Perry OF
Iberia, in addressing tho meeting argued in
favor of the regularity of the late convention.
During his remarks he was frequently inter.
rupted by Hon. j. III. Acklen, who finally
characterized some remarks of the speaker as
unqualifedly false. Perry replied in still
severer terms, when Aeklen rushed forward
md attempted 10 strike him. A regular
stampede ensued. A motion TO adjourn being
declared carried, Acklen rallied his followers,
and they proceeded TO elect delegates to the
district nominating convention. Acken
claims that tho action of the delegates from
ths third c0ngrr ssonal district to the late
state onvenLion in nominating Billu as tho
democratic candidate for congress WAS ir-
regular. The contest in this district promises
10 be lively
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Collector Merritt.

Tho New York papers continue to arrange
for the removal of Collector Merritt. The
Washington correspondent Of the Commercial
AdUe,tiser joins with those who are sure that
change is contemplated. He goes further,
and tells US who is to DO the next president,
the next secretary of the treasury aud the
next senator from Ohio-all apparently do
pending on the question of Collector Merritt's
removal. He asserts that Merritt Is to be
transferred to u moro lucrative office; some one
is TO fill his place to be named by General
Arthur; Now York is to be assured that for
the balance of this administration and tho
whole of tho next her patronage is to be in
hor own hands instead Of those of Ohio polti-
cians; Secretary Sherman 10 to continue in the
treasury aftor Garfiold's election; President
Hayes is to be elected United States senator
from Ohio 10 fill Garfold's places Charley
Foster is relied upon to got over his disap-
pointment in that regard very easily, especially
as there will bo several places to which Presl-
dent Garfield may be able to invite him.
Until we SEQ some other evidences of such
bargains we will be Obliged to regard them rs
existing only in the heated imagination of
newspaper row. We give them, however, as
part Of tho gossip of the tme.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
summary PunIshm,nt of N Murdcrcr.

DENVER, CoL., July 2L-Chalos Norton
shot Policeman ONeil at Kokomo yesterday
afternoon. Norton was intoxicated and was
raising u disturbance in a saloon, when the
policeman attempted to arrest him and WAS
shot doud, The murderer was taken to tho
Jail aud several deputy shertiS were placed on
guard. A crowd soon gathered, oyerpowered
The guard, and taking tho prisoner out
lynchod him. Before he was hung he con.
lessed to having committed other murders
aud said he ought to have been hung long
agO.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Boat Raoo on tio saginaw River.

BAY CITY, hIcH, July 24,-rho profes.
sional scullors race between Riley of Saratoga
N, Y, Lee of Newark, N. j., and Plaistcd of
Boston, took place on tho Saginaw river at
Bay City to-day and was witnessed by 10000
people. Tho weather was fine and the
course smooth. Tho distance was a milo
aud a.halfand return Riley took tho lead at
tho start, and kept from two to four lengths
ahead of Lee tho first milo, and turned tho
stake ahead Of him, with Pl aisted four lengths
behind him, The last mile Riley led Leo by
three lengths, both pulling 25-stroke aud
Plaised 81. The race was very fine ono,
National Republican., 1880-07-26
nendlnr nallrond rronblo..

PHILADELPHIA, PA, July 25,-A report has
been quietly circulated in this city to the
effect that the stockholders of the Reading
Railroad company intend to bring suit against
tho president and board of directors for de-
claring dividends when the receipts did not
warrant Tho stockholders are OF course in
diyidually responsible for the company's debts,
but they desire, It Is said, TO make the direct
ors, who had full knowledge Of the com.
pany's affairs, liable. Tho matter, it is said, is
being examined by lawyers,
National Republican., 1880-07-26
pncitin Mining stnoI,s.

SAN FRANcIsco, July 24,-The following
were tho official closing quotations of mining
stocks to-day; Alpha, Al; Beleher, 2; Best s.
Belcher, 81; Bullion, II; Bodio, 5; Belo
Isle, I; Boston Consolidated, 20.32; Belvidore,
2A California, .; Cholar, Q; Consolidated Yir-
ginia, 8; Crown Point, u; Dudley, 5.16;
Eureka Consolidated, 10; Exchcquer, l9 Gould
& Curry, 3; Grand Pri2o 1t; Hale & Naroross
3A Imperial, /; Justice, 2l'32; Mexican, 7s
Mono, IA; Mammoth, ?; May Belle, t; North
ern Belle, 12; North Belle Isle, 1882 Navajo
7.l6 Ophir, n; Orc, II; Overmaa, 1l;
Potosi, II; Savage, IL Sierra Nevada, III
Silver King, 8; Syndicate, 2l.32; Silver Hin,
Il Tloga, Z; Union Consolidated, 81; Wales,
81: Yellow Jacket, At.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Tic rIrlnc on the E, A. nIerrItt.

PHILADELPHIA, July 24.--Tho owners of
tho f. A. Merritt, ono of tho vessels fred upon
by the Spanish cruiser recently, say that the
statement about tho location of the vessel
when fired upon Is untrue. The Ethel A. MGR.
ritz arrived here yesterday. Captain Rand
said this morning: THAT'S n lie, and every
ono of my crew will swear that. we wcro ut
least six milos from the coast and on making
second observation 1 am positive VIC were
seven miles off,"
Mr.. Merritt will write to the secretary of
state next week, stating that Overy member
OF the crew of tho Merritt will make affidavit
that sho was more than six miles from the
coast at tho time she was fred on.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
CHILE NOTES.

LONDON, July 26.-Gold to the amount OF
100000 was shipped at Havre for Now York
on Saturday.
LONDON, July ga Paris dispatch to tho
STANDARD states that much excitement has been
caused there by tho suicide of Mrs. Wet
more.
ST. PErERsBURo, July 25.-!The Golois pub.
lishes an article which attracts consider.
able attention, advocating liberty of tho indi
vidual in accordance with law.
LONDON, July 26.-A dispatch from Paris to
the Daily Nelcs says: 'Such demonstrations in
behalf Of Henri Rochefort as were made at
tho students soiree Saturday do not cause the
slightest excitement hore."
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Accounts of United states marshals.

The act of congress of juno 16, 1880, pro.
viding for tho expenses Of courts having left
tho classification Of items to the officers of tho
executive departments Judge Lawrence, first
comptroller, las issued instructions to United
States marshas, of which the following Is AN
excerpt: "Aftor June 30, 1850, marshals
will charge in their accounts for fees
OF witnesses the expenses of gov.
ernment salaricd officers who attend the courts
rs witnesses on behalfo the United States, and
will ronder with the accounts vouchers for
the payments made stated in items and sworn
to, as the law requires. Foes and expenses
incurred after said date in tho transportation
of all prisoners are to be charged In the ac.
counts for fees and expenses of marshals.'
Marshals who are required to remove convicts
from their own districts to prisons in other
districts should obtain tho approval of
tho attorney general to their bills of ex-
pcnses before including them in their 40.
counts. This Office has been informed that in
some instances guards have beon used where
there was no necessity for them, and that in
othor instances guard hiro has been charged
when guards were not in fact employed. No con
struction of the law will justify such charges.
Guard hire is not gratuity, but it is only
chargcable whom guards nre necessary, aud
whom they are actually employed"
National Republican., 1880-07-26
virginia Census Returns.

PETERSBURG, VA, July 24.-Complote GEN.
sus returns reported to-day show population
in the second supervisor district, Virginia
the population of the state Included in the
district are Petersburg, population 21,G52;
Lynchburg, 16,Ol2i Danvlle, 745s; Manches-
tor, 6, 6,O36 Pittsylyania county has popula-
ton of $1,000. The census shows heavy gains
in the mast ten wears.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Fast TrottIng nt ohIoago.

CHICAGO, July 2i--'rho Jockey club races
to-day attracted fully 5000 people. Tho track
was in oxcellont condition and favorable for
fast thno, which Maud s. took advantage of
to scoro 2:13l for her record. Tho sport was
exciting throughout.
The first raoo, the Chaplin & Gore stake, for
2:30 class, $40 entrance $500 added, was hotly
contested and was won by Parana, with Pilot
II. second, Hambotonian Bashaw third, and
Palma fourth. Time, 2;25, 2:243, 2:22l, 2;23t
2:22l, 2253.
The second race was for a special purse Of
81, 900 between Maud s, and Trlnket; $3.50 TO
first horse, $3.50 to second. Maud s, was tho
victor in three straight heats Tlms, 2;l9,
2:21t, 2;l3i.
Third race Willoughby, Hill & Co.'S stake;
2;25 class; 5000 entrance; 1000 added. Mon.
roc Chief won, with William H. second aud
Dream third. Time, 2Isl, 22li, 2;l91.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
A American Team.
English Team.
Totals.......... $50 40

Rockwell only knew ho had TO shoot ut tho
last moment. Whom the possibility of his
shooting arose last night ho had no time to
compare the sighting Of his gun with tho
others aud had to commence with borrowed
gun which others of the team had roughly
compared at pool last night Tho team is
very hot against Farrow, and the resolution
to 20 on without him was to tho effect that
the team preferred TO be beaten with gentle.
man rathor than win under other circumstances
Brown offered this morning before shooting TO
pay Farrow the difference between the value
Of the prize which was selected for him in tho
extra prizes and the one which ho wished to
have, but he still remained obdurate. General
Hawley has not been hero so far.
Sir Henry Halford, after tho closing shot had
been fired, announced the result as the FIRST
time the English had ever gained victory
over tho Americans. Frank Hyde in reply.
ing, said it was grand victory for tho Ameri.
cans, for it had taught the English team TO
discard tho old muzzle.oadcr. The Ameri-
cans had also taught them to shoot as team,
and not on their individual merits. "Farrow's
presence" he said, might not havo altered
tho result, but a coward is better away from
any kind ofa fight" Ho thanked tho English
riilemen for their reception of tho Americans
and said he hoped to meet them again under
favorable auspices. The match closed at Ads
o'clock u, IN.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Non months from Jnly al, lso5.
A sensatIopaI Report peniod,

A report having been published that cholera
prevailed at Memphis, Tenn, DIR. Turner,
secretary of tho national board of health, yes
terday addressed telegram Of inquiry to Dr..
Thornton, president of the Memphis local
board Of health, concerning the truthiuness
of tho report. Dr. Thornton's reply states
that there is no truth whatever in the report
and that Memphis is unusually healthy.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Death Of Hon. Preston Dreoltcnrldgo.

CHICAGO, July ga Springfield, H.,
special to tho Times says: Hon. Preston
Breckenridge Of Cottonhill. this county, died
to-day, aged sovonty-thrco. lie was cousin
of the late John G. Breckenridge and came to
this state in 1913. lie was o member of the
Bloomington convention, which organized the
republican party in this state, and was subso-
queutly membor of tho legislature, beating
Abraham Lincoln in the nominating conven-
tion -
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Knied d WITH n linrd-Cne.

COLUMBUS, IND, July 25.-n quarrel last
night between two men, named Nichols and
Ziglor, the latter was struck on the head with
billiard-cue, from the effects of which he
died this morning. Nichols was arrested.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
PonnsylYnnin nribery Gases.

HARRISBURG, July 25.-Subponas were
Issued yesterday and arc now being served on
witnesses in the cases of George s. Smith of
Philadelphia and Christian Long and Il. j.
McCune Of Shipponsburg, charged with cor
rupt solicitation of members of the legislature.
An effort will DO made to have these cases
tried at tho October term of court.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
A sea-Lion Captured.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N, j., July 25.--A sea-
lion was caught here in the lower lock of
the canal last night by Richard Welsh, the
harbor master 1t was shot in capture but
not killed. The lion was eight feet long and
is supposed to be one of tho eight that escaped
from COnoy island Friday night.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Run over by street-Car and Killed.

New York, July 25.-Morris Nugent, driver
of n Second'avonue car, was arrested late last
night for running his car over Thomas Don.
nelly sevonty'sevon years Of age, at Thirty.
seventh street and Second avenue, killing h i'm
instantly. Nugent was to-day committed TO
tho city prison to await the action of the
grand jury.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Conversational Nominations,

RUTLAND, Vr., July 24,-At tho democratic
convention of the FIRST Vermont district yes
terday, j. J. r. Randall was unanimously
nominated for congress,
MACON GA, July 2i.--The Hon. j. H.
Blount was nominated yesterday in Millodge.
Vile to represent tho sixth district in tho
forty.sevenlh congress.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
rfrorts for a soulIInr Bnoe,

HAL1FAx N. s., July 25.-An attempt Is
being made TO have sculing match take
place this season, to ascertain which Of tho
four oarsmen, Hanlan, Smith, Riley and Ross,
is the superior. Each man Is 10 put in 81 900,
and the race is TO be rowed over course in the
United States, not yet decided upon.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
10 decrease has been as follows

From June 30, 1868, to March, 1862 there
was an increase of $40, $40, ,I9l.15, and from
March /, 1869, to July l, 1869, thore was de-
crease of$5S. .62S, ,03l.20, making tho actual do
crease for the year SisO51, ,5l0.lI. Tho de-
crease from July /, 1876 to January l. 1878,
was $52, 400, 1924; from January l, 1875 to
July /, 1870, SlI,7ls,s ,s3O,35 from January /,
1879, to July 1, 1880 5000 76l01, and from
January l. 1850, to July 1880, S67, ,770, ,s03.37,
making the total reduction of the debt from
August 81, 1865, 10 July l, 1850, 1887, l04,.
523.6S
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Young Kalloch Arraignod.

SAN Francisco, July 2i-In the superior
court this afternoon l. NJ. Kalloch, jr., was
arraigned for the murder of Charles DeYoung
The accused was allowed until Thursday next
10 plead. A motion to set aside the mdict-
ment will be made, and argument upon the
motion sot down for week from Saturday,
National Republican., 1880-07-26
THE SPORTING RECORD.
Racing, Rifle.shOOtlng, Boating and
Baseball.
Tho Season ut the brighton, Saratoga and
Chicago Courses-Defcnt of tho
American Rinemen.

WIMBLEDON CAMP, July 2i.-owpg to
dispute about previous shooting, Farrow with.
drow from the American team aud Rockwell
was put In his place. The Americans COM
mencod shooting at 9.30 ~ m. Tho following
is the score at tho different ranges:
National Republican., 1880-07-26
A Cloreymnn,s SON ln tl,e renIteniInrr.

FREEHOLD, N. j., July 25,- Charles W.
Wallace, the son of Rev. DR., A. Wallace of tho
ocean Grore Record who WIS arrested while
boarding tho steamer Plymouth Roek Ou Sum
day, the llth instant for s,eEiiGa The gold
watch and chaia Of the hoysnt eepor, Mrs.
Lloyd, at the Arcade hoiol llhs property boing
found in his possessionl yesterday pleaded
guilty Of sho charge before Judge Wallmg,
who sentenced him TO Trenton stale prison for
one year at hard labor,
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Baseball.

Troy, July &-Troys. a; Clevoands, 8.
BosToN, July N.-Bos tons, II; Buifalos l..
WORCESTER July 2i.-Worcestcis, a; Chi
Cages, 3.
spRINorIELD, July 24,-IIop Bitlers, d;
Nationals o.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Cboked to Death I'm n Fight.

CINCINNATI, July 25.-John King an Irish
laborer, ordered Paul Smith, colored, away
from an unfre quented street in tho suburbs
this afternoon on the ground that he had boen
committing a nuisance, when fight ensued ,
in which Smith chokod King to death.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Alleged Case OF Murder.

SAG HARDoR, i, l., July 25.-Mies Morris,
of this place, was shot and killed last evening.
John Higgins, deck hand on the steamer
Sunshine, has been arrested on suspicion of
being the murderer
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Shot by n watchmnn.

NEW YORK, July 25.-Honry Hardy, dis.
charged seaman of the schoon oner Erastus Wey-
man, WAS shot in the mouth tonight and fa-
tally wounded while trying to board the vessel
by John Smith, tho Waterman. Tho men had
quarreled on the voyage from Maine to this
port,
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Accidentally Drowned.

AsBURY PARK, N. j., July 25.-Waltcr En-
bury, tho nine'year.old son of Rev. p. G. En-
bury of Deal, was drowned in Cedar creek
yesterday by accidentally falling out of boat
while OH an excursion with his family The
BODY was recovered,
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Tho Campaign OPENED in IllinoIs

CHICAGO, July 24.-The republicans opened
their campaign in this city by mass meet
ing tonight in Market square. About 1000
people were present. The meeting was ad-
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Dlel Suddenly

NEW YORK. July 25-NIr. Charles Barlow,
of r. G. Dun & Co.'S mercantile agency, died
suddenly at his summer residence in Long
Branch to-day. He was apparently in perfect
health Yesterday
National Republican., 1880-07-26
steamship Arents AppoIntod.

New YoRY, July 25.-Vernon A. Brown G
Co., of Beaver street, have been appointed
agents of the Cunard Steamphip company from
October / next. G. @. Franklyn, tho present
agent, rendered his registration some time ago.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Secretary Thompson In San Francisco.

SAN Francisco, July 25,-Secretary Thomp-
son, who arrived yesterday, states that the
main object of his visit hero is to examine
into the condition of the Mare Island navy
yard, tho harbor of which is filing up with
sediment.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
THE SHAFT CLEAR OF WATER.
rropped Dead in "A Hotel

MACON GA, July 25.-John A. G. Moore,
travelling agent for w. S. Dixon & Bro, OF
Baltimore, dropped dead in the vcstibulo ol
the Brown house last night.
National Republican., 1880-07-26
WASHINGTON. D. c.. MONDAY MORNING, JULY 26, 1880.

and Riley crossed tho limo only two lengths
ahead OF Leo, and Plaistod about fifteen
lengths behind Lee. Time: Riley, 22;25;
Lee 22:28
National Republican., 1880-07-26
Fourth Days Racing at brighton Beach.

BRIGHTON BEACH, G. l., July 24.--Fourth
day, second meeting of the Brighton Beach
Racing association postponed from July 2O).
First rsce-Pursc $175, of which S25 to second,
for all ages, horses entered to be sold for
81 500, to carry weight for age otc., any sweep
stakes obtained over the selling price of win.
ner to be divided between second horse aud
the racing fund; threc.quarters of mile.
Nella d won easily by three lengths, Idlcr
second, Wambo third Time, 1:20. Winner
bought In for $500.
Second (extra) race, purse S175, for all ages,
conditions same as previous race; three quar-.
ters of u mile. Lillian won by two lengths, a
length aud a.half between Prosper second and
Belle of the West third. Time, 1:l9i. No bid
for winnor.
Third raco-Purse $3.50, for all ages; ono
and a.half miles. Mamie Fields won by iye
lengths q neck between Bayard second aud
Bon Hill third. TimO 2:45l.
Fourth raco-Purse $500, Of which $50 to
second, for all ages one and a.quarter miles.
Democrat was winner by five lengths, neck
between Werter secend and Skylark third.
Time 214.
Fifth race--PuBo Si00, Of which 800 to
second, handicap for all ages; milo heats over
four hurdles. Judith l, 1; Yontiator 3, 2;
Lizzie d, 9, distanced. Time 156, 1:52l.