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National Republican., 1880-10-21
Eligibility of Army Onlccrs, Sons.

The decision OF the war department on the ques-
tion ofresdence of officers the regular army and
the eligibility of their sons to appointments to West
Point is defined by the adJutantgo In recent
letter to q member of congress- who wrote to the
war department making inquiry IN regard to n
pomnaton proposed by him. General Drum says:
The legal residence of minor Is that Of the
parent, and as an officer of tie army usually re-
iains his residence at the place from which he was
appointed to the military service, would suppose
that II the person referred to IS the Of an Officer
who Is legal resident Of your district nowith.
standing the fact that he Is absent on government
duty, he can be legally nominated" In harmony
with this view in appointing TO the army sons OF
army officers the war department con sidercd the
appOintce resident Of the district from which his
father was originally appointed to service, uni lcss
he thc mthor) hGs acquired legal residence else
whero In accordance with the state laws governing
residence.
National Republican., 1880-10-21
THE CiPE COD CIN1iL.
No Immediate Danger of an Onlbre

NO lmnnculsttc tnlb'E Va oh'DItuh.
BosToS, Oct 20.-A special dispatch from Sand
wlch to the Journal says The Italian canal men
to-day have @ new scheme afuOt for securing their
dues The chief of the state police force this morn
ing learned from one of the interpreters that the
men purposcd to take II to their custody Contractor
Dreisdach, remove him to their barracks and hold
him as u hostage until their claims arc satisfied.
Of course any such attempt will be promptly met
By vigorous action on the part of tile state force
aud the special police sworn In by the seeotmell.
The Italians promise good behavior and there is
no reason to npprchcild any lOwless acts directed
against public, or private, property unless
hunger should render the crowd despc-
rate. The fool on hand will probably last
two days. 1t Is further learned, regarding the
financial condition Of the enterprise, that unless
Mr. Fisher, the chief contractor. advances 5000 0
before the 9jth inst his contract is forfeited and
the control Of operations rGycrts to the company
which thereby saves Sls0)0O0 margin. This re-
suit Is what President Goddard Is Thought to be
striving for Contractor preisdaCh then expects
to receive all necessary flads direct from the com
pony, lie says that 5000 would tide over tho
present difficulty.
Private adylcss just received from New York
state that President Goddard, Superintendent snow
aud thc chief engineer, with a large extra iorCc Of
men and plenty oiIunds, Will leave Tonight for
Sandwich.
National Republican., 1880-10-21
Fatal Explosion of a Dtsilrory Boiler.

CIScISEATI, ONO. Oct. 2O.-Thc Commercials
Terrc Haute Und.) special says ut O'Clock this
afternoon the boilers In Cox Il Fairbanks distillcry,
one of the largest IN the country exploded aud set
the building on fire. The widest excitement pre-
vailed The ire department with the aid Of the
police and citizens, soon sab lucd tho flames, aud
then set 10 work eXlricating the workmcn who had
been buried In the debris, Five men were in.
stanty killed, namely; Joseph Denny, fireman;
John Brooks brckOycr Harvey Day, co!orcd
l0borcr william Bergman aud NJ. X. Reillcy. The
last was an rmp!oye OF John V. Nicolal n Co. of
Cincinnati, experimenting work IN the dislillcry.
The injured are Frank stanley, fireman, both
legs and arms broken, fatal; Henry Wilson,
wounded about the head, In critical condition:
Eugene Mehrng, head bused will probably re-
cover William KIrtley, fifteen years Old, arms
broken. badly scaded, fatal case; Henry Dlukly,
Washburne Simpson, John Young aud George
Trout, skulls fractured. Charcs q. FoDe, tic
head engineer, had Just let the disillery before
the explosion, and says the boilers were carrying
ninety pounds of steam. one entire battery oil
three boilers exploded. Loss to disliIlery about
5000.
National Republican., 1880-10-21
The NORTH ATLANTIC sQUADRoM
Admiral wyman Keeping the Crews In
Iractice

Fort MONROE Va, Oct. 20.-Renr Admiral
Wyman, commanding the North Atlantic fleet, Is
keeping the officers and crews of the vessels now
in the roads fully occupied, and getting them In
readiness for the naval review. Last night at
ll;3) o'clock gun was fired from the flagship
Tennessee, which Is the sigual for all hands on
deck. The Constitution was the first to respond,
the Portsmouth next, followed in quick succession
by the other vessels of the feet. while the crews
came tumbling on deck as Il a second confederate
Merrimnc had got loose among them. This after
noon the crews were 0ll mustered for
n drill which took place in the fort.
Tho marines. some 800 strong, under command
of Captain Webster were brought ashore on steam
launches, together with the baud of the Tennessee,
and landed on the wharf, leading the procession
The sailors and boys, some 20J In number f1.-
howi,zers and Gatlimg guns. There were some
fifty large row bons in the line, which WAS formed
some distance from the shore, and ut a signal they
ail advanced with rush as ifCharging an cueMys
works On landing, the brigade was formed, with
Captain s. b. Luce Of the Minnesota In command.
marched into the fort, where an hour wOsspeut
I'm company and battalion drill.
The men presented handsome appearance in
their neat uniforms, and their movements were
executed with grace and precision. On reforming
the brigade returned TO their respective boats and
were dismissed when a general rush was made to
see which could embark and get away the quick
est. This was the most exciting part Of the per-
formRuCe, and was eagerly watched by large
crowd of spectators from the rdmpattS Of the fort
and tho pla2zas OF the lygeia hotel who pro.
nouuccd II the finest regatta they ever witnessed.
The men are exercised daily in making or short
cning sail target firing boat drills ana signalling
presenting q scene Of constant hustle and activity.
National Republican., 1880-10-21
New York state.

As TO the state, the situation may be gathered
from the following telegram to the Cincinnati En-
qHircT.
There is not much here, as yet, renssuring 10
the democrats. ] have used respectable enterprise
to ind New York mon who look cheerful and
talk strong reason; but the downcnst face and
generally broOdng countenance show that they
have looked In vain for asai. or cloud no bigger
than a mans hand.
Mr. Flanagan, city eiitor of the Utica Herald,
well known through the length aud breadth OF
this state US democrat, told me to-day that In tho
interior of the state tho dscourngemcnt in the
democracy amounted TO paralysis. No money can
be raised for Hancock anywhere. He said: III
only 500 cun he got together for November, aud
TINT was given by one Irish business man. The
Utica ObserUer Is scoding aud laying about on
every side helplessiy, aud the state fear, is going
republican, and the legislature and congress going
the same way. II looked all bright enough before
Indiana; since which the strasglers are going the
wrong Wuy'h
National Republican., 1880-10-21
Ad.us-Do Motto.

The Calvary Brptist church was the scene
last evening Of a very interesting wedding.
Tho parties to the contract were DR.. b. b.
Adams, we-known young physician ot
North Washington, and Miss Ella De Motto.
alontcd daughter of Mr.. and Mrs, Taylor, No.
81 T street. The church altar was graced
with many beautiful aud appropriate floral
designs. Tho bride was tasterully 'Rttired in
white satin, with bridal veil aud y garland
of orange blossoms. Rev, John Bruucr of
New York oniciated MS clergyman, TIE
ushcrs were Mcssrs Beatty, Cole, Taylor, De
Motto, O!cott aud DR., Slerley. After the
ceremony reception was held at the brides
home, and tho happy couple left on the 10
o'clock train for q northern trip.
National Republican., 1880-10-21
From CUBI.
,nn,o Amends to the Chinese Consul

NEW YonK, Oct. 2).--A letter dated Havana, DC.
tober lG says; The government has given full
reparaton to the Chinese consnlgcnera for the IN
diguity the consulate has suffered through the is-
noranco and brutality of the government police
mon on the 2Slh of last month, The cap,ain-gon.
eral wrote q letter opologiang for what had hap.
penod to the consul, assuring him that the offend
crs would be severely punished and that tho
sentence passed upon them you'd be published in
general orders. At leyee held recently at the
palace the captain Furthermore expressed his re-
eret ut what had taken place to the secretary, who
happened to be present u. the lcYee. The Chinese
CONSUL Is fully satisfied now, The unfortunate po-
iccmen will be sent to the interior and sentenced
to hard labor upon tho .gOyeruMcnt works, which
Is about equal "a a sentence Of death on account of
the deadly eject Of the locality TO which they are
sent These unfortunate victims Of their over,
ZeaOusnoss have 10 suffer for the ncgligCnOS Of
their officers, who Ailed to instruct them as u al
volatility Ola consulate,
National Republican., 1880-10-21
GENERAL GRANT.
A y,s,t TO the nu,ls and Dears.

New York, Oct 2O.--General Grant visited the
stock exchange this morning, in accordance with
an invitation sent to him. He was accompanied
by J.. p. Morton and escorted by Messrs. Cox, Dill
lon and Smith Of the reception committee. Loud
cheers were given President Mckay Justify
raped for order, and when It was restored intro.
duced the general, saying; II have the pleasure to
introduce TO you one who has received the honors
Of the world, General Grant" More cheers greeted
General Grant, as stepping forward he acknowl-
edged the reception by bowling. llo was imDor-
tuned for speech by the bulls and bears until,
unable TO resist the demand he made one Of his
characteristic brief addresses I'm q low tone OF
voice, audible to only few gathered directly il
front of him. He alluded to n former VI 1t
by saying that but once in his life had
he the pleasure Of visiting tho stock ex-
change, aud as no did not want TO be about
where there was fighting going on had then de-
termincd not TO come agatn, but had been pre-.
vailed upon by Mr. Smith to tQke This visit. Loud
to lighting, md rs he concluded loud applause
was followed by calls for u speech from Leyi L.
Morton, who, thereupon heartily thanked the
brokers for their cordial greeting aud said that he
was only there to join them ~ doing honor to the
most ilustious citizen Of the United states.
At the Produce Exchange.
NEW NoRK, oct 2o.-Gencrol Grant received
cordial welcome Gt the produce exchange to-day.
Attended by Hon. Levi 7. Morton aud
Messrs, J. NJ, Rcqua and $. Oscar Ryder he was
received by the president, Forrest II. Parker, and
Messrs Uickox and Carr floor committee who ac-
companicd him through the exchange. On re.
turning to the presidents desk Mr. Forrest II.
Parker, in introducing General Grant to
the members said General Grant will now
address you with few roisatks" prolonged
cheering General Grant said: "Gentle-
men Of the produce. exchange, i have
no doubt but that you are In the habit of credtng
what your president tells you. hut OH this occasion
he is entirely mistaken II he said was going 10
address you. l am very much Obliged to you, In.
decd, for the cordiaity of yOnr welcome, but
shall not presume to address you ct all. Here.
after advise you to believe your president in all
matters except when talking about me"
AS the general left the exchange he was heartily
cheefed.
Enthusiastic Reception at Cooper Institute.
NEW YopK, Oct 2O-At n republican meeting at
Cooper union tonight General Grant unexpectedly
appeared on the stugc and was greeted with deaf
oning cheers and applause. 4 voice cried "lsSi," "
and thunders Of applause followed. The general
came forward and made Il few happy remarks
National Republican., 1880-10-21
HnrrlSOnbmr-. Xn.

To he Editor Of The National Republican:
SIR: glorious day for the republican cause I'm
the heart Of the tenth legion Of democracy. This
is our county court day, and meeting OF tho re.
pubicnns of the county was called to hear Jacob
Yost. esq, republican clcctor for this district.
Eight hundred voters were present, Of whom 500 at
least were white. iost discussed with Hon. A. A.
Gray, funder democrat. Yost held tho vast audi.
ence from beginning to end and was loudly
checrcd There Is no doubt that hundreds of con-
verts were made by the able, convincing and eiie
tive argument of our valiant republican clectur.
After the close Of the discussion between Iost and
Gray, Hon. John T. Harris was introduced, and nj
though at his own home, the vast audience, as Il
with one voice refused 10 henr him, but cried him
cacy of the claims of Garfield and Arthur, from
Hon. H. L. Lewis one of the republican state can
yassers. Mr. Lewis and Judge ii. @. Allen will dis
cuss again tonight aud many countrymen re-
NAMED over to hear them. Old Rockingham will
poll ,J0) votes for Garfield. REPUBLICAN,.
HARRIsoNBuHG, Va, Oct 1S 1880
National Republican., 1880-10-21
THE NO PEN BER ATRUGGLE.
Indiana and Its Election.

The official returns from all but three counties
show a total vote Of about 4700O0. Porters ma
ority will be 7545 according to latest figures. The
greonback votes Is about 5000. Tho republicans
have 6,Gl7 majority on congressman.
conference Of republican attorneys was held
on Monday In Indianapolis. About fifty were
present, among them being Judge Frazer Of War
saw, Judges Elliot and Woods, the Hon. Albert g.
Porter, Asa Iglehart of Evansville Judge Taylor OF
Fort Wayne, and Judge Osborne OF La Porte. The
conference was altogether Informal, and II resulted
~ unnnimous expression Of opinion that the dc.
cision OF the supreme court ny and finally set
tied the question rs to the validity of the
October election, and there was no war;
rant whatever for any Of tho cOck-and-bull
theories which had been raised. There would be
neither necessity In voting for the state
officers In November. As to the question OF the
submission of the amendments TO vote Of the pco.
pic, In accordance with the majority opinion of
The court, they declined to express any opinion,
holding that to be matter entirely for the lcgis-
laturc To determine. The decision of this confer.
cncc Will settle the question of holding the state
election over again In November.
report Is current In Louisville tbnt Mr. Eng
llsh intends TO withdraw four members OF the dem
ocrnic electoral ticket and substitute for them four
OF the grcenback electors. English has agreed to
spend 100000 10 secure the state IL possible. The
republicans nrc not alarmed. They claim the state
by largely increased majority for Garfield.
National Republican., 1880-10-21
Alexandria, Va.
TO he Edilor of he Natlonq Repuuiican;

TO TIC Edl0r QT Wt NulI0Nul KtpuDEIcdN'
SIR: The most enthusiastic republican meeting
ever held in Alexandria county was addressed nj
the canal basin In that county, on the l4th by
Colonel Edmund Burke, commonwealth attorney,
and l.. L. Payne of Alexandria and other dis.
tlnguished speakers. The meeting was attended
by republicans, funders and readusters. The
meeting was kept up till late hour IN the night
and the utmost enthusiasm prevailed. The repub-
lcnns arc wild with excitement over the victories
of Ohio and Indiana, while the democrats mako
no attempt TO conceal their dependency. The
moro candid among the funders and reGdjusters
admit that the fight is over and Gariieds election
assured. The republicans are receiving accGsslons
from both wings of tho divided and Ndisgruntled
democracy. Republicans are paying their capita.
ton taxes by the hundreds. The lntc elections
have solidhcd the republicans Of the eighth con
gre siona district aud Bayly will receive the full
vote Of his party. This being the case, his elcc-
ton 10 congress is assured. VlRGINIAN,
National Republican., 1880-10-21
Grant tn virginia.

The following letter was received yesterday by a
gentleman of this city formerly resident of Vlr-
ginla The letter fully explains Itself aud should
bear with much weight upon the mind of every
republican voter in that state:
DEAR SIR: Just returned yesterday from visit
10 some of our county fairs and found your letter
Of the 18Th instant Inviting me to spend few days
IN Virginia. will not be able TO do So, but II the
effect would be what you prCdict-tO add ma
tcrially to the Garfield and Arthur tirRet-I would
make great sacrifices to accomplish that result. /
dOn'tthink there are many friends Of mino who
(and bccause) they think their vote can do no pos
sihle good. In Virginia they should not think
this. Hoping for the best results in your state, |
am very truly yours, US. GRANT.
National Republican., 1880-10-21
Ibo Washington Light Infantry.

The Washington Light Infantry will return from
Atlanta at halEpNst o'clock this evening and
will be received with due honors and bGnqucticd
by the members Of the corps who remained at
home, in accordance with the programme pub
lished in THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, OF yesterday
At q meeting of the members last evening all mr.
rangomeuts were per ecicd, Mr. August Beck viii
furnish the banquet at the armory MIR, Il. g.
Davis, esq, will deliver the address Of welcome
homo on behalroithc members remaining at homo
The line of march will be from the depot TO Twelfth
street and return ~ the UrmOry, McSsys j. G. Err
good esq, Captain Harry Dlugman and W, Baker
esq, VIII cooperate with The active members as a
committee on The part Of the honorary mcmbegs,
The display Of fireworks on the Avenue promises
10 he conspicuous feature OF the occasion.
National Republican., 1880-10-21
Loudomn County, Va.

TO hG Editor Qf The Niti0ndl Republican,
SIR. The meeting Of the Lincoln Garfield and
Arthur club ON Saturday night was large aud in
tcnsely enthusiastic. Several con, ratulalory
speeches upon the republican victories IN Ohio and
Indiana, aud encouraging the republicans Of Lou
dOun to work earnestly tor the success of Garfield
and Arthur and Bayly, were made aud received
with rounds ofGpplnusc.
Every arrangement has been mado looking to
the complete organization OF the party ana the
and we have great confidence in the election Of
Major S. Z. Bayly TO congress from this district.
William Brown, esq, president of our club and
member of the congressional district is working
with Il zeal worthy of tho cause. III. l..
LINCOLN, LOUDoUN COUNTY, VA. Oct ls, 1850.
National Republican., 1880-10-21
VIRGINIA Politics.
An Arlin .ton Rally.

The voters of tho eighth congressional district
assembled large numbers last evening at Arllng-
ton and were called to order by Mr. Austin syplax.
Permanent officers were selected as follows: BEN
Jamln Austin, president; H. i. Holmes W. A..
Rowe and T. b. Pinn, vice presidents, and W. C.
Wibert, J. II. Robinson and X @. Cunningham,
secretaries. Effective speeches for Garfield, Arthur
and Bayly were made by Matthew Trimble, NJ. NJ.
Holland, Spencer A. Coe, L. s. Emery c. NJ Bar
ton, George Truesdell, james McNabb, IT,, and
Others Arrangements were made to bring out
every voter next tuesday week, and comm ittee
appointed to look after the payment OF the poll.tax
National Republican., 1880-10-21
rnciiIc Mining stoolss.

SAN FRAScsco Oct 20, The following are tho
official closing quotations Of mining stocks to-day:
Abba, ~; Ntn, 21s. Bgch,eI l]G Belchcr, 81 Bel
videre 7lG Best 4 Bo'cher, "a; Bodie, 81: Bal
lien, 2's California, .; Chollar. 2's; Consolidated
Virginia 3; Crown Point, ~ Eureka Consoli-
dated. 1877: Exuhcqner ~; Gould Il Curry, 4;
Grand Prize, ~; Hile y NercroSS, S's; Mammoth,
~ Martin Whiic. "a; Mexican, So Mono 1916;
MONDAY l'H NogtHcgn Relic. Q; Ophir 50: orc,
97a2. Ovcrmpu, ~; rutoSi 2'# Savage, ~ Sierra
Nevada ma; silver King SO IptoP, q !; Union
Consolidated, lG & Wllcs l's; Yellow Jnckt
~ GpDd,hlw. alG, Boston Consolidated, II;
CnlMmLM.. p 1. Sln-h Il-Mor. mo.
National Republican., 1880-10-21
C.nrressInn,I Nomlnntlnns.

ELmRA, y. Y, oct. 2O--The democrats of this
district to-day iudulsed the greenback nominee tor
congress, Rev Thomas H. Beecher.
SALEM MASS. oct. 2O.--Ihn sixth district demo.
cratic congressional convention here to-day nom.
mated L. Moody Boyutoa Of West NewJary for
CongtGs.
ALBloS, y V, Oct. 2o.--N the democratic con.
gressional convention here to-day T. kirkc Hart
VA. nominated for congress for ths turD .dr,l con.
gressioual district but declined the nomination.
NEW NoRK Oct, -0.-lh2 second C0ugrcs- ioual
tonight nominated William E, EJh.us2n for con-.
gross.
National Republican., 1880-10-21
MIlItnrx AnlhnrIty nn Lnalan MnserrntInns.

DENVER, Coll, Oct. Ex-Governor Pltkin to-day
received Il telegram from General Pope as follows
Il have received telegram announcing the opin-
ion of tho United States encouragement that Agent
Berry and his subordinates are subject to the
Jurisdiction Of the state Of Colorado although in
the Indian reservation, and that he cannot properly
be prot oCtcd from arrest. | have Withdrawn the
orders given by direction OF the president, and the
military forces will in no respect take action On tho
matter of the arrest, As TO the arrest of Indians
the attorney general reserves his opinion
National Republican., 1880-10-21
Al HOPE ABANDONED.
MN. slonn.dnY the Drnught.

MGCHANIC'WLLE, \, j., OCT, 2O,-WOrk was
stopped yesterday at Elders mIll the Lower -four
mill and piutts mills AT tho Lower tails, because
oil the iuMlleent supply otwUter consequent upon
the drought one hundred hands are thrown out
OF employment,
CANDIES, NJ, oct. 2).-The wOJlen mills, anchor
works and other manufactures here have shut
down entire for want Of water, The Megauu
cook river Was never known " be so low,
National Republican., 1880-10-21
THE rREsTD ENTs r0UR.
a nomocratlc Meeting Interruptc,

a democratic Meeting Interrupted.
SAN FRASCIsCo. Oct. 2O,-M the time the train
with the presidential party reached Modesto, the
light before last democratic meeting was in
progress about 500 feet from the depot. one Of the
speakers expressed great indignation that the
music of band brought out to welcome the presi-
should be allowed to interrupt the sReeting When
the train arrived crowd gathered around the plat
form and cheercd for Hancock and Tildcn, Us well
as President Hayes Several rows cnsued. aud the
uproar continued some time. After It's subsidenco
The trNin moved off amid cheers.
National Republican., 1880-10-21
New York Tribune Dots.

Several democratic editors observe that Hancock
has lifted the tariff issue out of the canvass This
Is q curious case of transiercnce The tariff Issue
has lifted Hancock out OF the canvass.
Wade Hampton is very anxious to shoot some.
body and the rest of the democratic party Is very
anxious for somebody to shoot him. Why doesn't
he shoot himself and make the whole party happy?
The "change" the democracy wants most now
is u change Of candidates aud change of platform.
National Republican., 1880-10-21
Now Yolk div PollLIcs.

The complete triumph Of Kelly cxcites the ami
mostly fail his old enemies. The Irving hall
leaders now find themselves unwilling captvcs in
the wigwam OF Tammany. The nomination of II
catholic lrishm0n for mayor. in connection with
the fact that there nrc already In power or TO be
elected ON the same ticket n large number of cath
Ollie Irshmcn, has excited the alarm of the native
protestant element Tho Germans are not pleased
with the democratic union ticket, on which they
have been ignored. 1t Is universally conceded
that the Hancock electoral ticket has not been
strengthened by the results of the much.wshcd-
for union of the factions
National Republican., 1880-10-21
Islnndmnnrennn MN. hlnLhnr.

CmcAGo, Ogt GA special dispatch 90 the
JouwW from Dcs Muues Iowa, says' Yesterday
W, Il. M,ddlehNm, proprietor of ,he Central hot o'
at New sharon. who had been drinking, abused hls
wife and her son, named W. lt, DAVE. iWer.er'4
10 protect his mother when M'li.nlNW ..tbH'l
him, seyerlur the iugular vein ana |iN1nlle ana
cutting him in other places causing death,