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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
A Tribute to proressor uenry.

BosToN, Aug. 26.-The members of the
American Association for the Advancement of
Science met at Howard college, where, in
LGnders' theatre, the general session of the
association was held The first paper was an
oulogy on tho late Professor Joseph Henry, by
Professor Alfred NJ. Mayer. After resume
of the discoveries of oersed, amrcrc aud
sturgeon, which lod up to Henry's invcstiga.
tion, Professor Mayer spoke atleuglh concern.
ing the latter. lie described his experiments
upon electrical magnetism, his discovery of
an extra current, his investigations Of the
soap-bubble film, and his work as chairman of
tho lighthouse board upon lights aud flag
signals. In one set of experiments upon oils
for lighthouses he made discoveries which
saved the government 100000 per annum.
His share in the invention Of tho telegraph
was discussed quito fully, and he was con-
trastcd with Farsday, many of whose results
were analogous to Henry in the samo line.
The association, by invitation of tho presi-
dent and fellows of Harvard college, dincd in
Memorial hall Immediately after the adjourn
ment of the session. After dinner visit WAS
made to various institutions aud receptions
were given to the members.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
Extensive Paper Mil Burned.

LAWRENCE, MASS, Aug. 23.-About 10
O'Clock tonight fro broke out in the paper
mill of Castle & May, in South Lawrence, and
before it Id be distinguished consumed the
greater portion of the building and large
amount of stock. The real estate was owned
by Alfred A. Mayo of Boston, who, in com.
pany with Mr.. Castle of Springfield, was about
to commence business tomorrow. The en-.
tire fire department was called out, but its
efforts were mainly directed to saving the ad.
joining mill, which WAS operated by j. S. Mum
roc (e Co. Mayo's loss is estimated at $780,
900; insured for $75, 1000. Munroe's loss is
light and fully insured. About sovemty.fvo
hands are thrown out Of employment. The
origin of the fire is unknown, but it is sup
posed to have been caused by spontaneous
combnstiOn in the rng-cnLting depArlment.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
THE VILY VICTORI1.
Dctniis Of his retreat Into rie1Ico.

CHICAGO, Aug. 26-The following has been
received at headquarters here, dated Eagle
Springs, Tex, August 10: 81 am drawing sup.
plies from Forts Bliss aud Davis, and making
such disposition of troops as to be in readiness
for any emergency. Further investigation
shows that Victoria and his marauders were
very severely punished during thOir short stay
in Texas. The hurried manner in which they
cut and tore the flesh from dead animals found
In their camp on the trail indicates the food
they were compelled to subsist on after their
supplies were captured Ivy tho troops in the
Sierra Riablc. The Indians crossed the Rio
Grande midway between Ojo Calienio and
Quitman and attacked the stage near whero
they crossed tho road, mortally wound
ing General Byrnc of the Texas
Pacific railroad and just beyond the
Rio Grande shot = Mexican, killed three
head Of cattle and passed thence through q
gap in the mountains nearly opposite Quit
man and have gone in the direction OF the
Candeloria mountains, Mexico. l have sent
scouts on the trail Of the Indians to watch
their movements and to gain definite informa-
tion in regard to their whereabouts.
Colonel Vale with the Mexcon troops has
gone from El Paso to.Chihuahua, ostensibly for
reinforcoments and supplies, but probably on
account Of the threatening revolution.
GRiERsoN, colonel commanding.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
Tho Utc Commission.

Acting Secretary Bell of the interior depart
ment yesterday received Il telegram from
Colonel Mannypenny, chairman of the Ute
commissioned the Southern Ute agency, dated
August 20, stating that they had held a coun-
Gil with the Indians and were to hold another
on Monday next, ouroy was there, but very
i'll.
A press dispatch to the Denver Tribune says
the commissioners are delayed by the taldincss
of the southern Indians and the Illness Of
Ouray, upon whose death or recovery much
depends His illness is fever, It's believed
that the southern Indians will sign the treNty,
but will be very slow about it, Chief lgnacio
on being quosted to get his Indians together
as soon as possible, replied that when he was
in Washington the tongues of the white men
were as long as his arm, but now they are no
longer than the first joint Of his Auger
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
A Terrible Crime.

CINcINNATI, Aug. 96-rhe body of an un.
known woman, horribly beaten and bruised
was found yesterday in secluded ravine two
miles north of Sidney, Ohio. 1t could not be
identified. A post mortem examination re.
veaed the fact that the woman would shortly
have been delivered Of twins. William Curtis, a
canal boat man, was arrested on suspicion. II
being Thought that the dead woman was a
cool; on his canal boat. The place of the
murder showed signs Of fierce struggle. The
woman's clothing was torn aud scattered
about.
CINcINNATI, Aug, 20,---A special to the
Commercial from Sidney, Ohio, says: at has
been ascortuined that the woman found muir,
dered yesterday morning was the witc OF
William Curtis, a canal boatman, who was
arrested ON suspicion. They were married i'm
January last, but she had been living at TUy.
lor8yille, above Dayton, sOme time. lie went
after her with buggy and about o'clock
Wednesday morning ON their return he COM
mtted the murder Her trunk, his bloody
shirt aud a rubber coat were found to-day
hidden under pile OF wood ON canal bJat,
There was strong talk Vi lyneLing Curtis"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
General Sheridan at Cnmp Dodge.

Los PINos, Coll, Aug, 25, via LAKE CITY
Aug, 2G,-,Genoral Sheridan, accompanied by
General w. Meyers, Colonel Sheridan aud Cap.
tain Gregory Of his staff, II, Cannon of New
York, and General Strong of Chicago arrived
yesterday at Colonel Dodgos camp, five miles
below the agency. They came through with
an escort from the Fourth cavalry, com.
manded by Lieutenant Wilder. General Muc.
kcuzie arrived two days previous from his
cavalry camp on Surface creek, l15 miles dis.
tant. The party left this morning for Gen.
cral Mackenzie's camp, and FROM there will
go with horses and pack train over the trail
coming out of the wilderness in the vicinity
Of Gunnison City.
Colonel Dodge has commenced the erection
Of winter quarters for the infantry. The
Nineteenth will probably remain to garrison
the post, tho Tweuty.thrd going back to their
old station.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH,
PERSONAL.

THE president and suite left last evening
for the Pacific coast.
Mr.. LEON ToBRINEE, young and popular
lawyer, has gone to Cape May to spend
few days in enjoying cold ocean"
UNITED STATES MARSHAL WALLACE Of
South Carolina pass cd through the city yestcr
day on his way home from tho great Chicago
couoluvc of tho knights Tcmplar
HoN. CHARLES CASE cx-member Of con.
gress from Indiana, leaves to-day 10 stump
that state in the interest of Garfield and Ar.
thur. Ifc will also address the citiaous Of
Mentor, Ohio, the homo of Garfield, on his
route.
IIoS. IouS VI. la ANGsToN, United States
minister to liuyti has arrived home. After
brief visit among his friends lie will enter
the campaign aud will devote two months
to deli ycring speeches to colored voters In
various sections OF the country. Ho will speak
in Mar yland, Indiana, Chic, aud wherever
else he is needed. The effective work OF Min.
lister Langston in former campaigns is well
known aud IT Is believed that he has since lost
none of his influence with his race.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27

New YoRE, Aug 2G.--IIenri de Morgan,
an,cxtensvc dcaleriu old coins and antiquities,
at No. 80 Lafayette place, this city, was ar
rested to-day by Deputy.Marshal Bernhard,
charged with smuggling goods into the United
States from Canada. De Morgan had goods
passed by the custom.housc officer at Rousc's
Point on fraudulent papers and on an aili.
davit, IN which he swore that the property
belonged to him and was not intended for
sale. The marshal has been hunting for de
Morgan since last March, and only to-day
effected his arrest, the accused having kept
concealed. Tho accused was held by Com.
missioner Devcl in $1,000 bail for oxamina-
tiOn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27

President and Mrs, Hayes, with the mem.
bers of their family that were in Washington,
left last evening, at $3.50 o'clock, on special
car by the Baltimore & Potomac railroad
Tho car is new one, just completed by the
company, and is n magnificent one, elegantly
finished aud furnished with every convenience
The party will go to Cleveland and
thence to Fremont, where the president will
spend two or three days. They will then con-
tinuo their journey to the Pacific coast, re-
turning to Washington some time in October
Mr.. John jameson assistant superintendent of
the railway mail service, will accompany the
party and look after the transportation, etc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
mdustrnILcague of America.

CHICAGO, Aug 26.-Tho industrial league OF
America to-day issued an address on the con-
ditlon of American industries, 1t makes a
very Aattoring showing of increased manu-.
Glclures in iron, steel, silk, pottery and
worstcd. The league proposes to hold meet
ings in tho principal towns and cities, and
also in thickly populated farming districts,
aud discuss before the people the issue between
American iudUrtrios and British interests; to
organize an auxiliary league in each con.
grcssoual district as soon as practicable, and
to vote for no candidate for congress who
will not beflro election pledge himself, ii
elected, to do all in his power to protect
American industries,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 26.-Thc steam yacht
Lancashire Witch arrived from Socorro island
at p. IN. to-day without Captain Jones and
the remainder of the crew of the ship Ma.
thilde The Lancashire Witch arrived at
Socorro island on the ith instant, made q
thorough search, without result, and then
sailed for Sainto Benedicte island. Nothing
was found there. Thence she sailed for
Clarccn island to the south, and there found
a dog left by the mate of the Mathilde and
tho remains of II boat apparently new, but
no traces of human beings. She sailed thence
for this port on the Sth instant. The fate OF
Captain Jones and his wife and tho crew OF
the boat eau only be conjccturcd. 1t is
barely possible that they have succeeded in
reaching the Mexican shore, but the proba.
bilities are against that event.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
pncIiie Mining stocks.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 2G--The following
are The Official closing quotations of mining
stocks to-day: Alpha, O.; Alta, II: Bechtel, /;
b elcher, 2si Bclvderc, IL; Best & BecIer, liz
Bodlc, 5s Bullion, IL; Bulwer 81; California,
"a; Cholar, 81; Consolidated Virginia, 81;
Crown Point, %; Exchequer Q; Gould &
AZ; Mammoth, II; Mexic,n, l2s; Mono, o9;
MONDAY, 81; Northern Belle, l2s; Ophir, ST;
ORC, II; Overmun, IL; Potosi %; Savage 3;
Sierra Nevada, 13; Silver King, II; Union
Consolidated 25ii Yellow Jacket, 6s Good.
shaw IL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
FTGRT WITH 4 MONKEY.
Tho Monkey Gets the Rest of Two Men.

Tho Monkey Gets the Rest of Two Men.
CHICAGO, Aug. GA bloody and possibly
fatal fight occurred this morning between a
man aud n monkey, in a small geological gar
den IN State street. Among the amin cX.
hibited was q large aud vicious creature, being
cross between a gorilla aud ordinary monkey,
named Jim, weighing sevcnty.fivc pounds.
This forenoon hc broke his chain and attacked
the manager of the show. The latter's cries
brought Harry Martin to his aid, upon whom
Jim Immediately spraug and fastened his teeth
aud claws in his lower limbs tearing them in u
fearful manner before assistance could DO rem
dered Thcmonkcy escaped to Wabash avenue
pursued by crowd, and there hid under the
sidewalk Martin was removed to a doctors
Office and his numerous and ugly wounds were
sewed mp. lie suffered greatly from loss of
blood, but may survive.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
Ilnn.ns pemocrntIc NomInntIon.

TOPEKA, KAN, Aug, 26,-lhe democratic
state convention met here to-day and perma,
ueutly organized by clcctmg Charles W.
Blair chairman, aud II, NJ. Moore secretary,
Tho following ticket WAS nominated; Gov
eruor, Il. G.. Ross; licutenant'guyomor, Thomas
George; secretary Of state, NJ, Grillini audi
tor, H. j. q. Newueiber; treasurer Theodore
Wicheltbauln; utIomey.gcncral 4. l.. Hack
ford superintendent Of public instruction,
Miss sarah A. BroSu; associate justice OF the
supreme court, A, Il, WagstaT; electors ut
large, 4. IL, Fenton and A A. Harris.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
KNIGHTS OF PYTHI1S.


ST.. Louis, Aug 26.-rhe supreme lodge of
knights Of Pythias to-day elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing term Of two years /:
Supreme chancellor, Judge G.. W. Lindsey Of
Maryland; supreme vice.chancellor Judge
John F. Linton of Pennsylvania; supreme prel-
ate, Rev. w. Bryce Thompson of Tennessee;
supreme master of the exchequcr, John T.
Stumphan of Indiana; supreme keeper of tho
records aud seal, Joseph Dowdall of Ohio; su-
prcmo master.atarus, J. Rufus Smith of West
Virginia; supreme inner guard G. D. Shaw Of
Wisconsin,; supreme outer guard, John w.
Thompson of the Dirtrict of Columbia. A
good deal ofcommttoc wOrl, has been presented
and acted upon,and the question ofestablishing
a rank for women was discussed, but no definite
action taken.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
baltimore CITY CLERKS Arrested.

BALTIMORE Aug. 20, - Two weeks ago
William F. Sinclair, chief clerk aud book
keeper, and George w, Sharrctts, ledger cerl;
in the city water department, wero relieved
and discharged from office. To-day these
parties were arrested charged with ombczzle.
mout OF the city water funds. Sharrott5 is
charged with cmbc2zling $1,000 aud Sinclair
5000, On being taken into court they
waived an examination. Shalretts was re.
leased on bail aud Sinclair was committed sub.
ieet 10 IeIeNse on giving bail.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
Raid ON Oyster lhIeyes.

PROVIDENCE Aug 2G,--A posse of East
Providence police last night made descent in
boats on tho oyster thieves in the Soekonk
river One boat escaped Two boats with
FIVE men were captured after desperate re.
sistance with pistols, oystor'rakes and oars.
One olllcor'was shot in the cheek, n ball pas sed
through the hat of another aud DR.. Small,
another of the posse received bullet in the
right arm. The captured boats had 100 BUSH
els of oysters The prisoners are all WELL
known Oystermen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Aug 26-The cause of
the recent breaking out Of fever on the United
States ship Portsmouth, which vessel is now at
the navy yard here, has been discovered to
have proceeded from defective pipe conuec.
tions, whereby waste matter instead of pass
ing of through the proper channel, was car.
Ied between decks aud there lodging, where
for months it is alleged it has remained. lmme-
datoly on discovery Of this u considerable por.
tion OF the plNnking was taken up and yester.
day one OF the steam fire engines belonging to
the yard was employed to wash out and other
wise purify between decks.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
Distress AT Kingston, Jamaica.

KINGSTON JAMAICA, Aug. 10, via HAVANA,
Aug. CA disastrous hurricane passed over
this island last night. Thousands of people
are houscless. Crops, fruit trees and farm
produce generally were destroyed. Colossal
trees were uprooted and churches demolished.
Tho barracks in this city were destroyed.
Three wharves are gone, and eight large and
and thrty-two small vessels are wrecked in
the harbor. Famine is imminent and help Is
required for tho starving thousands.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
An Unguarded speech.

The speech of Congressman IIeulilo at
Bladensburg aud Bowie few days since was
uncalled lor, if not unwisc. He urged his
election again on the ground that he has tho
ability to remove the "impecuuious govern
mcnt squallers" in his district aud put Mary.
landers in their places. His son draws fair
salary from the government, aud his position
ought to be given to one of those manned
union soldiers referred to in Mondays REPUB.
LIcAN. Mr.. Henkles denomination is more
than possible.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
A OucstIon of MIxeN JurIes.

WILMINGTON, DEL, Aug, 2G,-William
Neal colorod, who was to be hanged to.mor-
row for an outrage on Mrs. Margaret Gossor
in April las t, has been granted a respite by
Governor Hall until February 2S. Meals
counsel claimed that the trial was uncoustitu-
tional, owing to tho fact that coIored men
were not perm itted to act US Jurors, and the
respite is gran ted to allow the supreme court
to decide whether Neal is entitled TO Il new
trial by mixed jury OrnOt.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
THE SIGNAL CORPS.


PROVIDENCE, r. l.. Aug. 26 The United
States Signal Corps association held their an'
nual reunion at Rocky Point to-day, Captain
f. r. Shattuck of Boston presiding An adj
dress was made By Lieutenant J. w. Brown
Of West Modford, Mass, giving sketch Of the
origin and perfection Of tho system. Appro.
pirate resolutions on the death Of General
Myer were reported and adopted, and a mcs-
sage Of coincidence was sent 70 Mrs. Myer.
The following officers were elected Prcsi-
dent. Lieutenant ]. w. Brown Of West Med.
ford Mnss.; vico.prcsidcnt, william Mason Of
Providence; secretary aud treasurer, NJ. Nc
Carthy of Boston, executive committec,
Charles Mason and George Arnold. After the
business meeting there was signal practice.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
HAMproNs srAUSroy SPEECH.
a Nice Plum for The wheeling Register

a Nice Plum for The Wheeling Register.
WHEELING, August 81, 1880.
Editors Of The Vdilcy Figiaian, Stdnton, Va!
The democratic paper here charges that you
are a carpet.bagger in Virginia, and that your
report of Wade IIamptou's speech is baso
forgery. Please give us tho facts in the shape
OF special dispatch.
EDITORS WHEELING INTELLIGESCER.
Answer.
STAUNToN, va. August "a, 1880.
Editors Wheeling IntehigeRcer
The VirgiHidR of Thursday next will con.
tain aftidavits from Democrats us to the cor.
rcctuess of its report Of General Hamptou's s
speech, one Of the signers being tho editor OF
the Vindicd'0r, the only democratic paper hore
which reported the speech. Another signer
will be the gentleman who reported the speech
for the Now York World, which report Hamp.
ton says is correct; and another democratic
canvasser, whose father has a uniouwide rep.
utation
General Hampton has placed himself in an
ugly POSITION by his denial.
Tho correctness Of our report is placed be.
youd question.
As to being carpet.baggers, wo have simply
to say that both the editors of tho Virginiai
were bSu and raised in the Valley of Yir.
ginia, as were their parouts before them.
[Signedl VALLEY VmGGNIAS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
The Beta Theta VI Fraternity.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 26.-Tho Beta Theta Pi
fraternity closed its session this evening The
officers elected were Il. j. Brown of Harrison,
Ohio, general secretary; Il. S. Young and S. G..
Williams Of Cincinnati, aud DR.. W. p. Watson
of New Jersey, members of the board of di-
rectors, and Major Wyllis c. Ransom of Mchi.
gan, visitor, The other officers arc elected by
the board of directors. The fraternity ad-
journcd to meet in Chicago during the last
week of August 1881.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27

JERSEY CITY, N. j., Aug. 26.-Charles
Brush, contracting engineer of the Hudson
river tunnel, has rendered his resignation
which has been accepted.
The census of Hudson county has just been
Jersey City has n population of
122, 2O7 and the county one of 1872, ,OO9 gain
of about Is per cent in each
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27

ELMIRA n. Y, Aug. 26.-Bennett Boyd
and Calvin Conklin, farmers, quarreled in
Penn Yam this evening Boyd struck Conls
lin below the temple, killing him instantly.
lie gave himself up. The murderer is a
young unmarried man and Conklin was thir-
ty.fye cars Of age aud lcayesa family. Both
were drunk.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
Baseball Games Yesterday.

CLEVELAND, Aug, 26-CIcvelauds, 81 Provi-
douces, 4,
BUFFALO, N. w. Aug. %, G,-BuaaIos B. Bos-
TONS 3.
CHICAGO, Aug, 26,-Chicagos, o. Worcosters,
A.
CINICNNATI, Aug, 26,--The game of l0se
ball between the Troys aud Cincinnatis was
stopped by rain in the 9Th innings,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27

United states. Therefore, with tho consent
and approval Of the secretary of war. now
absent, want to return the troops temporarily
detached back ms soon rs possible to the posts
occupied before the election, with this exception,
that twelve companies (no thireen) or the
equivalent of regiment remain here in Washing
ton for time
Tho remainder Of the letter relates to the
disposition of the troops TO be ordered back
from the south
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27

SPRISGFIELD, MASS, Aug. 96.-It was asccr.
tanned this afternoon that an odrot aud un-
known thiefrobbed the treasurer's box at tho
Hampden park races, in This city, last Friday
afternoon, of 81 ,1jO. The robbery was com.
mittod on the judges stand, while the trottng
was in progress
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27

LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. GA dispatch from
Springfield, KY, to the CoVi0 JoWrud says:
James McIlvcy was shot and killed by r. r.
Phelps, representative Of Washington county,
to-day. II was the result OF an old fcud.
Phelps has surrendered 10 the authorities
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
Tho rwenty.sIxth Victim.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 26-Charles Frost one
Of the victims of the Mays Landing, n j.,
collision, died at tho Pennsylvania hospital
last night. This is the twcnty-sixth death
that has resulted from that accident.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 26.-At the republican
state committee rooms to-day letter was rc.
ceived from jeremiah II. Boone of Bcrks
county rendering his regisnation as a republic
can elector on the ground that being u mem
ber Of the legislnlmro he MMs inclgihln.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-08-27
peath OF a nIetI.odI.t EIder.

ALLENTOWN, PA, Aug, 2G,-Rey, DR., John
+, Chaplain presiding elder of the Lehigh dis.
trict Of the Philadelphia methodist episcopal
conference died in this city to-day after an
illness Of three weeks.