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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
TEL EaRArHIC suMMARr.

The reports of the insecurity of tho new
public building ut Albany are declared uu-
founded.
James Yard, jr., was aOcdontly killed by a
premature discharge of bis gun at CentTeville
N. j., yesterday.
james Kelly aud Thomas Walsh, of Boston,
were killed on tho Pennsylvania RAILROAD at
Trenton, N. j., yesterday.
The proposed consolidation OF tho Boston 4
Providence aud Boston u Albany railroads is
officially announced as of.
James Wclch aged 25 formerly of Buffalo,
was found burned to death In the ruins OF the
Tarport Pa, fire yesterday.
The cause of the fire which destroyed the
city hall at Albany, N. Y, on Tuesday, is be.
lieved to have been ncendiary.
Buchner & Co.'s tobacco establishment, 2i3
and 2l5 Duane street, New York, was dam
aged $4,000 by a fire last night.
The biennial meeting of the National Trot.
ting Association commenced at tho Fifth Ave-
nue. Hotel, Now York, yesterday,
The New York Board of Trade aud Trans.
portation yesterday passed resolutions in favor
of u Presidential term Of six years.
Dr. William s, Chipley, superintendent Of
tho Cincinnati Sanitarlum ut College Hill,
died in that city yesterday aged seventy.
Tho auditors ollcH of the Kansas division
of the Union Pacific Railroad Company has
been removed from Kansas City to Onaha,
Mrs. Ellen Fitzgerald committed suicide at
Louisville yesterday, by setting fro to her
clothes with match She was burned 10 u
crisp.
An Investigation of charges Of msladminis.
hation of tho States prison was begun ut Con-
cord N, H., yesterday BY the Governor aud
Council.
The delalcation Of Andrew Smith, town
treasurer of North AndoYer, Mass, will
amount to $4,000 or upward. Speculation In
stocks led TO the crime.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
Combinations and Reflections.

The Senate In executive session yesterday
confirmed tho following nom iuations:
William G. Harsuh, postmaster Port
Huron. Mich.
10 be supervisor Of the census: North Car
Olina-First district, Henry ID. Robertson;
Second. Joseph A. Cardwel; Third, J. d. Stan.
ford; (this nomination was made In place
of Walker Mlears, withdrawnG Fourth,
Samuel l.. Patterson. KRnsas-First district,
II. Dwight Dutchor; Second, David J. Evans:
Third, Charles NJ. Kellogg. Colorado.
Cnss Carpenter, Califoi inia-First district,
Henry q, Langley; Second, James II. Warden
burgh; Third, Alexander Dunn; Fourth,
Charles w. Dana. Oregon-Honry f. Dacls
dorff. Ari2ona-Crawley p, Dahe, Dakota.
Alexander Hughes. Idaho--Clinton II. Moore.
Montana-Hugh McQuadc. New Mexico
Abraham $. Hoyt. Washington Territory
Frederick W. Sparkling Wyoming Territory
Homer Merrill
Tho following nominations for census super-
yisors were rCjected:
Ohio-First district, Charles d. Campbell;
Second, John Henry Thomas Third, William
II. McDurcll; Fourth, Henry A. Towue; Fifth,
Albert G. Bycrs; Sixth, Moses NJ. Hobart;
Seventh, William A. Hunt; Eighth, Joshua W..
Stanley,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
1NTI-CHINESE MOJ-EMENT.


sand-Lot Demonstration Against Railroads.
SAN FRANCisCo, Feb. l1.-Some 5000 un-
omployed wOrkingmen assembled at the Sand
Lots this afternoon. After listening to "a mum.
Der of speakers about half of the crowd formed
u line and marched to the office of the Central
Pacific Railroad Company, and committee
appointed for tho purpose sought an interview
with President Stamford aud Yice.President
Crocker. Both OF these gentlemen were alb
sent, and the committee were received by
General Superintendent Towno, 10 whom they
stated that the object of tho movement was to
ask tho company to comply with the pro.
vision OF the now constitution fol bidding COR
porations to employ Cinnamon aud to give
work TO unemployed whites, and intimated
that IL the request was not complied with it
would be difficult to fOretel the result, Mr..
TownO replied that he would refer the matter
to the directors aud return an answer next
Monday. The procession then returned to
the Sand Lots, and subsequently dispersed.
Other corporations will bo called npon to-.
morrow. The proceedings We're quiet and
orderly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
spnnIsh Efrorts To Check Emigration.

dated February says: "Thc Official Gazette
has published a royal order with regard to
Spanish enligrants. Tho attention of the king
has been called to the considerable number ol
cmigrants who leave Spain every year for
South America, were, according to official im-
formation, the cmigrants, far from finding
fortune, generally met with misfortune.
Therefore tho king has resolved that n cir
cular be directed to the governors ofprovinccs,
recommending them by all the means at their
disposal TO prevent so many Spauiards from
leaving their homes, but as it will be impos-
sibo to stay emigration entirely to at least do
all in their power 10 have the emigrants 90
directly TO tho Island of Cuba"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
A sklrmIsh with sitting Bulls Indians

DEADWooD, D, T., Feb, ia special dis
patch to the Times from Fort Koogh, dated
February 8, says Sergeant Glover Of Com
pany b, Second cavalry of this post, with ten
mon and ten Indian scouts, started out at
daylight on the 4th instant to capture party
Bulls band, who killed ono man aud wounded
another some days ago on Mczpah Creek,
They found them near the head OF Pumpkin
Greek, when lively sGlwnish ensucd, which
resulted in the death of two Sioux, and ono
soldier killed and ouc wounded. This news,
togOthor with the information that the Sioux
had gotten under cover in such manner that
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
Alleged lottery swindlers Arrested.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 11.-A dispatch from Mil
waukec says: John Patty, George Patty and
George F. Blythe, proprietOrs Of tho Patty
Hotel at Fon du Lac, all wcl-known and
wealthy gentlemen, were arrested and brought
to Milwaukee yesterday, charged with being
party to the lottery scheme to dispose of tho
hotel, valued Mt $lO,0O0 and extra induce.
mcnts, amounting to $4,000. They had sent
circulars through the postotiice contrary TO the
recent ruling of the Department. The special
agent who secured tho arrest states that the
parties had already sold tickots amounting to
over $47,0 900, and that the scheme was not only
n violation of the postal laws, but was fraudu-
lent from an over-estimate of property.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12

all previous bouptes, including State and
county, to be deducted. In connection with
this subject Mr.. Finley addressed letter Of
inquiry to the Secretary of the Treasury rs TO
the probable amount OF money that would bc
required for the payment Of bountieS should
the bill pass. In reply the Secretary states
that any estimate would Of necessity be little
better than Hypothetical. lie adds however,
that careful examination of the whole ques-
tion Of equalization of bnuntics was made in
1874 by the Second Auditor aud tho Second
Comptroller, tho result of which was en-.
bodied in n report to the Secretary OF the
Treasury, Of which a copy was incl, scd. 1t
will he seen that tho Comptroller was Of
opinion that to satisfy claims arising under
tho provision of bill introduced ut that time
(H. r. 1910, dist Congress, second SESSION.,
would require an expenditure Of over a hun.
dred million dollars, aud necessitste tho inves.
tigaLion and settlement of about 100000
claims, requiring tho labor of $50 additional
clerks in tho Office Of the Second Auditor, and
a corresponding increase in his office Cor a
period OF four years to prepare for adjudcn-
tion and payment the cases arising under that
10
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
Nominations.

Tho President sent the following nomina
tions to the Senate yesterday
George Baldey, to DO Register Of the Land
Office at New Orleans La.
William NJ. Burwcll, to be Receiver of Pub
lie Moneys at Now Orleans, La.
Charles G. Beknap, to he United States In.
dian Agent at Tule River Agency, California
William Whiting, OF Illinois, to bc United
States Indian Agent ut Ponca Agency, In.
dian Territory.
Postmasters-Edga A. Brodhead, ut Kittan.
ming, Pa. John Scott, at Brook vile, Pa; Jamcs
NJ Beardsley, at Rock Island, ILL.,; james G.
Riley, at Dalton, Ga.
First. Lieutenant Frank NJ. Gibson, Seventh
cavalry, to be captain.
Frst-Lieutenant Francis f. Pierce, First
infantry to be captain.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
THE svEDIsH-.4RCrIC EMPLOYERS
Preparations for u Grand Reception at
NRpleS.

NEW YORK, Feb. ia cable dispatch from
Naples to the Evening Telegram says: Nor
dcnskjold's vessel the Vega, is expected to
arrive at any hour and overything is pre-.
pared to give her a royal greeting, The guns
Of the forts will thunder forth salute, which
will be reached by the United States man.of-
war Wyoming, which is at this port, and other
vessels. The commander Of the Vega and his
officers will bo received by the municipality
with all honors, aud will bo the guests Of tho
city during their stay. Invitations have been
sent out to all tho digntaries of tho Italian
government, to leading officers of tho army
aud navy aud to prominent representatives OF
foreign countries now ia this city to meet the
Swedish voyagcrs at banquet TO bo given in
their honor. Tho city will bo illuminated ON
the night after the arrival of tho Vega. Special
theatrical performances win be given at the
opera, house, aud grand ball is spoken Of.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12

CINCINNATI, Feb 1l.-Tho examining trial
of Garland Williams, one OF the negroes ar
rested last week for the murder of Darby
Martin, In Scott county, KY, in 1863, was held
yesterday before Judge Rhoton, city judge oil
Georgetown, Ky. Tho principal testimony
was the confession of Riat Patterson, who
claimed to have accompanied Williams to Mar
tius cabin the night he was murdered and hi:
cabin burned The case occupied the entire
day, was submitted without argument and the
prisoncrdischarged. 1t excited much interest
especially among the colored people, many oi
whom remembered the circumstance of the
murder, which occurred whilo they wer,
slaves
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12

Twenty-Five proposals to sell bonds to the
Government were received at the sub-Treasury
Office in New York yesterday aggregatins
S11,70O,000, in answer to Secretary Sherman S
circular offering to buy sll 900, 600 worth.
The prices at which the bonds were offered
ranged from 1G370 to 10i 80 for 6s of 1880,
l05.19 to l0l.06 for Is Of 1881, and 103. 10 to
103S7A for IS of 1881. Tho Secretary
subsequently authorized tho United States
Assistant Treasurer to purchase of the
bonds offered for tho Sinking Fund
all offers of 6s of 1880 at 81 and under,
all 6s of 1881 at 81 and undcr, aud all 5s at %
aud under.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
Attemptod wiro murder ana Suicide,

BUFFALO, N. " Fob, IA terrible tragedy
occurred here to-day. Peter KUrtle, who has
been a hnbitual druukard for eleven years,
aud who had abused his wife so that she had
to leave him, went to tho house of mis- sou,
wh,re his wife was stopping, and demanded
her return, threatening TO shoot hor if she
did not come. She refused, Whereupon ho
fired, hitting her in the neck and forearm.
He then attempted TO destroy himself by
placing the revolver a seven-shoOter, at his
right ear and firing. Afterwards he jumped
into a cistern. Mrs. Kerte is badly injured,
and tho would.be murderer will die.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
EntnIRniIrond Aoclnnnts-

SYRACUSE, n Y, Feb. 1.-Two Oswcgo
county men, passengers on the Northern rail
road, were run over ut BrowcIstOn station to.
day. The train in backing ground one of
them to pieces, and severely injured the
other, named Becker,
MEMPHIS, Feb. 11.--An extra freight train
OH the Mississippi & Tennessee railroad, which
left here at midnight, collided with bridge
train coming North, near Courtland, Miss,
aud Conductor Gibson OF the bridge train was
killed. Tho engines Of both trains aud sew
eral of tho freight cars wero badly damaged,
There we're no other casualties.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12

Am exhibition of German patented and
registered articles will he held in the city Of
Frankfort in 1881. The United States Consul
General in dispatch TO tho Department of
State, dated January IT, 1880, announces that
all Americans who have taken out patents
under the German law, or who have registered
their models at Leipsic, arc invited to take part
in this exhibition. 1t will open on the LIST of
May, 1881, and close in the following October.
This will afford an opportunity for inventors
from all parts ofthe world TO exhibit or compare
their various inventions For further iuforma.
tion circulars and blanks may be obtained by
addressing the manager Of the exhibition, DIR.
Drouke, Frank lort-on- Main Germany.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
sare Blown Open nnd Money Carried or.

NEW YORK, Fob. 1.-THE vault of tho
Westport Comm National bank was broken
into Mt 3 o'clock this morning and between
$1,000 and $4,000 WAS stolen. The watchman of
the village was nccosted about 9 o'clock by two
men, who knocked him down and gagged him
before he had time to give an alarm. Three
other men then appeared, and the FIVE carried
tho watchman across a bridge to the bank,
where, after forcing open the outer doore, the
prisoner WAS lock- ed up in closet. Tho burg.
lars then blow opcn the door of the bank vault,
which ia on the first floor. The explosion was
50 violent that the platc-glass front of tho
bank Office was blown into the street. the
ncighbors were aroused and an alarm of fro
was raised. BY tho time the cause Of the noise
was discovered the fve mon had disappeared
taking with thom the money used for the
daily business OF the institutiom-about So 800.
Inside the vault was n steel safo containing
valuable bonds aud large sum Of money.
This safo had not been touched.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
Rejected on Party Grounds.

In executive session yesterday the entire list
Of supervisors for Ohio, numbering eight, was
rejected. Thoro was no excitement aud worry
little speech-msking. What there was was
earnest, but not bitter. Senator Pcndle-
ton made tho longest speech. Tho ground of
tho rejection WAS that all the nominees were
Republicans, aud that the majority of the Ohio
delegation being Democrats, they Thought this
unfair The division was upon party limos.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
The Cuban Insurgents.

HAVANA. Feb. 11.-No news of any interest
has reached this city from the seat of insur-
rectlon, excepting the reports Of an increasing
number of surrcnders, aud of encounters of
Bomo more Importance. Tho number of insur.
gents distributed over the mountainous part
of the province of Santiago do Cuba is now
committed Mt 8 COO
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12

Sergeant Glover and his party could not get
at them arrived at tho post last night, and on
Its receipt Captain Snyder, Of the Fifth In
mntry, with one company, proceeded at once
10 the scene Of action and nut an end
to the affair. The scouts camo in this after
noon displaying the scalps Of tho two Indians
who were killed. The rest the party, three
IN number, were takon prisoners, and arc being
brought in by Captain Snyder aud his COM
ntuud
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
Sentenced to he Hanged.

New YORK, Feb. 11.-Edward Rinehart,
who was tried and convicted in Richmond
county for the murder Of his wife, but in
whose case Il stay Of proceedings was got out
and argument had for new trial before the
Brooklyn Supreme court general term, which
denied the motion, was arraigned to-day in
the Brooklyn court and resentenced TO be
hanged on the Cd of next April. His coun.
sci intend to apply for a another stay aud
carry his case to the Court Of Appeals.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
Mr, FInlsy,s nnnniy Mn.

On Monday next Congressman Finley, of
Ohio, will be afforded by Speaker Randall an
opportunity to test tho House on his bill to
cqualize bountios by 4 motion to suspend tho
rules aud pass tho bill, The bill proposes a
bounty Of S5335 per month for the service of
each soldier who enlisted before April l, 1861,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
Secretary sherman on RorundIng.

As Indicated IN TnE NATIONAL REPUBLI.
CAN Of yesterday, Secretary Sherman was he
fore the Ways and Means Committee of the
House yesterday and gave his views on the
refunding question. The Secretary adheres to
his views as 10 the proprioty of four per
cent bond, although he conceded the posi-
bility, under favorable circumstances, Of no.
gotnting Mt par bond bearing less than four
per cent. interest. The committee will take
final action on the subject to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
A Nevada Railroad Completed.

from Battle Mountain station, OH the Central
Pacific railroad, to Austin, New, was com
pleted on Monday evening. The citzans of
Austin and tho surrounding country ccle.
brated the event with sa,utes, Tho road opens
tho mining and grazing districts OF the center
of the State
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12

PHILADELPHIA Fob. 11.-Jennio Moore,
alias Tyson (colorod), aged twenty-five years,
was found dead in hovel OH Alaska street
this morning with all the evidence of having
been kicked to death. Hank Tyson, also col
ored, was subsequently arrested for the crime,
the neighbors having heard Tyson aud the
woman fighting during the night.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12

The adverse report of the Senate Naval
Committee in the Case Of Lieutenant Wood.
hull = Schenck is a source of surprise 10 the
friends of the Lieutenant, aud also to his fol-
low officers. This Is SO for the reason that
the promotion was con fcsscdly deserved, aud
was made in strict conformity TO law and nc.
believed that the Senate will, in justice to
Lieutenant Schenok, confirm the nomination,
Notwithstanding the committee have deemed
it expedout to report adversely. Lieutenant
Schenck is tho only son of an officer in tho
navy who died while in the service in 1s40,
and n nephew of General II. G. Schonck.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12

BosToN, Feb 1.-The libel suit for $50, 900
brought against the Boston Herald by the Rcv
J. w. Cole, of Charlemont, Mass, for M al,
legged libel or article accusing thu plaintiff OF
horsewhipping his wife, was settled to-day in
the Superior court by an agreement Of counsel
that tho plaintiff would accept a verdict of 81
without costs. The proposition to settle came
from the plaintiff
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12

PHILADELPHIA, Feb 11.-Tl,s afternoon the
Tuckcrton railroad and branch running from
Tuckcrton TO Little Egg Harbor bay, Now
Jersey, were offered at public sale oil Camdon
street by virtue Of decree of the Circuit
Court of the United States. The property was
bought by the solicitor of the road tor $S5, 900
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
To,nosseo Moonzl,,ners n,iJoa.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb, 11.-Uuited State;
Deputy Collector Jumes NJ. Davis reached Co.
lumbia last night after an eleven days raid
through Laurens, Wayne and Giles coun-
ties, destroying five Illicit dstillerles and ar.
resting seventeen persons. They were fired
Dn in Wayne county, but no one was hurt.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
Frances German war Bill.

PARIS, Feb 1.-THE task OF estimating the
total cost of the Franco.German war to France
alone is completed. 1t amounts to nearly If
teen milliards of francs (s3,0000O0,0 with
out including the losses sustained by com.
morce and national industry.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
A,temnted suio,d, yyhile DolIrious,

Lone BRANCH, n. j., Feb. 1l.-Captain
Andriz, Of the wrecked bark Augustine, while
delirious last night, attempted to stab himself
in the neck with pair of scissors. He says
he will kin himself at the first opportunity.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12

HAVANA, Feb. 11.-General Grant aud party
will start tomorrow morning to visit the
model plantation of Los Canas belonging to
Juan Poey and located between Havana and
Matanzas. They will return in time to sail
for Vera Cruz ON the steamer City Of Alex.
Audria next Friday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
a Dakota I,aJl Interruntcd.

DEADwooD, d. r.. Feb. 11.--Whilc con.
cert aud ball were in progress at tho opera
house in Central City last night u heavy wind
carried the entire front OF the building into
tho street. A scene of the widest confusion
ensued, but fortunately no lives were lost.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
Tho Censns Nominations.

It Is expected that at the next executive
session Of the Senate tho Census Committee
will submit report upon the remaining nomi-
nations for supcl vsors of the census. Adverse
reports on several Republicans in tho Southern
States will be made
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12

BosToN, Feb. 11.--Thc residence of George
II. Norman, on Beacon street, was entered by
thieves this evening, while the family were
at dinner, and bonds, checks money aud
diamonds worth $4,000 were stolen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12

BUFFALO, Feb. 11.--lIon. Hiram Barton,
one of Butialo's oldest citizens, and mayor OF
the city from 1si9 to 1851, died yesterday in
Tho sevenLietl year OF his ago.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
Tho Ease of Representative AckIep.

The House Committee on Foreign Affairs
will, it Is expected, at It's meeting tomorrow,
take final action upon tho alleged breach of
faith on tho part Of Congressman Aoklen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
TIDINGS BY THE WIRES.
Brief Record of Transpiring Events
In All Quarters.
Three Cases of Attempted WIfo.Nurder-A
big Fan in Claims for Libol-A HALL
Room Blown Away-Grant In Cuba
-Moonshiners Ralded-The
War Bin of FRANCISCAN
Indian Fight, SC.
Mnnlh.ho Mire.Mnrdnrer.

ALBANY, Feb. 11.--Joln O'Connell at
templed to kill his wife this afternoon with
nu iron pokor. He has given himself up to
tho police The woman may die.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12
BEN JOHNSON'S STORY.
lie Recites lIie Details Of the Muir
der of hirth.
Third Day of the Trial in the Criminal Cour
Testimony OF DIR. Uarttgnm-Johnson
Placed ON the Stand--A Detailed
Statement OF the Facts Con.
nccted with the Murder.
Cross-Examinntion.
Trial of the Hirth Murderers.

The immense crowd TINT has FOR the past two
days npCkod to the City llGll did not show any de-
ctcaso in numbers yesterday, md long before the
doors were thrown open mon aud women were on
hand anxious to gain ndmitlauCe. The prisoners
Bedford Piln and Queenan-were brought IN
early, and took things easy, showing the same lit
difference to the seriousness Of thUr situation that
they have manifested heretofore. They were very
jnv!Gl aud accepted their situation good naturcdly
There were little sports at times M The evidence
into the usual steady routine Mr.. Miller created a
little excitement at one time By announcing that
one of their witnesses had been run of with by a
detective, tut later he explained 10 the court that
he was IN error, as the man had ouly been taken
by bailiil and brought to the court 10 answer u
subpoena of the defendants counsel The court
convened promptly ut 10 O'Clock. and the jury wns
called. The prisoners were assigned their customary
place back OF their counsel and the work for the
tiirf day commenced.
LLl.-. Er.L .-lL ... ll.l
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-12

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