Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-07-26
Time, 2:1SI-2::2l -2:l09.
THE SARATOGA RACES.

SARATOGA, July 24th.-The weather was
unpleasantly hot to-day. Luke Blackburn,
the favorite, won the Il mile dash in 1:5S,
Gabriel second. Oden won the 15 mile race,
Chimney Sweep second. Time, 2:54i. Char
ley Gorham won the selling race, three
quarters of mile, Redman second. Time,
1:174. Frank Short won the mile and quar-
ter race, over five hurdles, Disturbance sec
ond. Time, 2:24a.
BEN D'oR's IDENTITY ESTABLISHED.
LONDON, July 24th.-The stewards of the
Jockey Club have unanimously decided that
the winner of the Derby stakes is the Duke
of Westminsters chestnut colt, Ben dor.
The objection against him is therefore over
ruled.
Political Matters.
CAMcAIGN OPENED AT CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, July 24th.-The Republicans
opened their campaign in this city by mass
meeting tonight, on Market square, where a
large stand was erected and lighted by nu-
merous electric lights. The whole space was
densely packed with people, and the utmost
enthusiasm prevailed. A significant feature
of the street parade was the Union Veteran
Club, over 1000 of whose l, 200 members
turned out. The speakers of the evening
were Hons. II. p. Banks G.. 1. Filley, Clark
4. Carr, Governor Cullom, Senator Logan
and James Mccartney. The meeting did not
adjourn until after IL o'clock.
TROUBLE IN LOUISIANA.
New ORLEANS, July 24th.-zA dispatch
from Vermillionville says: A mass meeting
here to-day was called relative to Congress
sional district matters. A motion to elect
delegates being under discussion, Il. S. Perry,
of Iberia, was requested to speak. He argued
in favor of the regularity of the late Conven.
ton. During his remarks he was frequently
interrupted by Congressman j. II. Acklin.
who finally characterized some remarks Of
the speaker as unqualifedly false. Perry re-
piled in still severer tones, when Acklin
rushed forward and attempted to strike him.
A regular stampede ensued. A motion to adj
journ being carried, Acklin rallied his fol-
to the District Nominating Convention.
Acklin says the action of the delegates from
the Third Congressional District to the late
Convention in nominating Ballou for Con-
gress was irregular.
A CALL FOR BLAINE.
New YoRK, July 24th.-The Times says
There is every indication that before the
middle OF August the political campaign will
have become the warmest and most active
held in this country for many years. All ole
politicians admit that the signs point to the
most stirring season of work in the field
From California ex-Governor Jewell yester
day received private letter written by
F.! friend who has observed the condition o
affairs in that State. He says: sWe neet
to have some vigorous stunping of the Stat
| done by men who. like Blaine, have a stron
| hold upon the original Republicans here.
| IL ,JeweA can insure visit from Blaine t
California, he will add greatly to the chance
| already good. of Republican success.
| WANTED, AN OFFICE.
| NEW YORK, July oath. The Herald
Washington special says: 1t is understoo
that it has been formally represented to tn
| President that the success of the RepubIica
| party in the State of New York could onl
he secured by change in the Collector of th
Port of New York. The immediate frient