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Ne Chicago Convention. Bowen isSor Blsine,
and Cook for Grant go
The New York Times, of the 10th
inst, says editorially; A near personal and
political friend OF ex-President Grant, who
doubtless Knows whereof he speaks, author
ICES the following az correct statement Of
the Generals position with reference to the
Presidency. He says: ~Gen Grant is not
now, nor has he ever been, candidate for
the Presidential nomination. But should the
Republican National Convention nominate him
in the same manner as any other candidate, he
would deem il his duty to the country and
party to accept Travelling abroad, he was a
stranger TO the contest now going on for the
Presidential nomination, and has written no
letters on the subjectto any person, and all as
sertions to the contrary are without foundation
in fact"
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Pennsylvania Republican Convention.

The Pennsylvania Republican State Conven-
ton met at Harrisburg on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
Russell Errett, pronounced Grant man, was
elected temporary Chairman over George V.
Lawrence, by n vote of 15S to 90.
John Cessna offered resolution that COM
mitteo Of nine be appointed to report, subject
to the approval Of the convention, o list Of del
cgates, with their alternates, to the Chicago
ConYention, and list of electors, after con-
sulting with the delegations from the various
districts.
Mr.. Stewart, of Franklin, offered an amend
ment as follows:
Resolvcd, That committee of one from
each Congressional district be appointed,
whose duty it will be to report to the con ven
ton the names of four delegates-at-laIge to
the National Convention and two electors-at
large; that IL will be the duty of the committee
~ report also list OF district delegates to the
National Convention, who are to be chosen by
the delegates from their respective districts,
including in their report the names of those
persons who have already been chosen az del
egates from their respective districts by the
action OF the people thereof.
The amendment was lost--l00 TO 150-and
then the resolution, as originally offered, was
adopted
The following wss then introduced by Mr.
Kerr:
ReSolved, That the delegates elected TO the
Republican National Convention from this State
are hereby instructed to support for the Presi-
dental nomination Gen. u. s. Grant, and 10
vote as unit ON all questions that may come
before the convention.
Mr. Stone, of Crawford, offered the following
amendment:
RESOLVED, That while we pledge ourselves TO
support the Republican party, we see no good
reason for abandoning the position taken by
the party in our own AID other States ip 1876
of opposition 10 third Presidential term. and
we hereby indorse and reGffirm the resolution
passed by our State Convention. held IN this
city in 1876, upon this question
Senator Kerr argued in favor Of his resolu-
ton, and traced the course OF the Democratic
party as II appeared to the Republicans. He
thought Gen. Grant was the proper and only
man who should get the nomination. and con-
Guided his remarks with an appeal to all to
support him.
Gen. Albright replied to Senator Kerr's re-
marks. He believed that Gen. Grant was sin-
cere in his undertakings, had done great serv-
Ice, both civil and military, but he did not think
he was the only man who could lead the Repub-
hcan pariyto victory. He did not believe there
was any danger to the country i'm q third term.
but he believed that Washnurne, Sherman or
Blaine could carry the SURFACES OF the people
ne ola not believe Ia insructng delegates to
Chicago for any man.
The resolution was further Opposed by Gen
koontz; Darlington, of Chester; Harvey, of
Clinton; and Wolfe, of Union; while Messrs
Aoreisnd. OF Allegheny; and Bingham. of
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WASHINGTON NOTES.

Secretary Sherman issued circular
On the Sd inst, inviting proposals for the sslo
to the Government of 5 and 6-per-cent bonds
TO the amount Of $1l 100000.
The railroad men are endeavoring to
convince Congress that the duty on steel rails
ought to be reduced.
Mr.. Parnen and party called upon
President Hayes last week. Parnell, in con-
versation with the President, mentioned the
object of his visit to the United States, and
spoke Of the favorable results achieved The
President said he sympathized with Ireland in
her distress, and hoped that means would be
found to alleviate it promptly. Parnell asked
about emigration to this country. The Presi-
dent replied that the States, not the General
Government, regulated it.
At the Cabinet meeting, the other
day, the sentence of the court-martial which
recently tried Maj Reno, recommending his dis
missal from service, was affirmed, and the
proper orders to that effect will soon be issued.
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MIsoRLLANEoUs aLFANINos.

Before the committee of the Board
of Indian Commissioners investigating the
charges against Mr. Hayt. at New York city, a
son Of the ex-Commissioner appeared as wit
ness. His testimony was Of the most damag-
ing character, confirming the reports relative
to the San Carlos silver mine, heretofore pub
lisbed. IN every particular.
A frightful tragedy is reported from
Lucan, Ontario. A mob of masked men en-
tered the dwelling of a family named Donnel.
ly, who were suspected of being the authors Of
several incendiary fires in the neighborhood,
and murdered the father, mother, one son and
a girl, niece. A boy named Conner, the only
other inmate, took refuge under a bed and es-
cared. The band then set fire to the house,
which, together with the murdered bodies,
was totally consumed Another son. residing
about three miles from the homestead, was
called to his door about the same hour and
shot dead.
The Board of Indian Commissioners
has fully approved the action of Secretary
Schurz in removing Indian Commissioner
Hayt.
The flow of gold from Europe to this
country has commenced again, the steamer
Frisla, which arrived at New York the other
day, bringing $4,000 in coin.
Six persons were drowned by the
upsetting of a schooner, near ST John, N. B.
Railroad earnings during the month
Of January were very large, only three lines
showing decrease from the receipts during
the corresponding month in 1919
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WASHINGTON, Feb. II,

The representatives Of the paper manu-
facturers have become alarmed at the bill
introduced by Col Fort to reduce the price
of paper, and at the general opposition mani
tested by the newspaper press to this in
crease, and are preparing to contest at every
point the Fort bill. Letters have been re-
ceived here indicating that the Eastern paper
manufacturers are already preparing statistics
and arguments which will soon be sent here
for use before the Ways and Means Committee
to endeavor to defeat the bill The friends of
the Fort bill should prepare themselves to meet
the arguments against that measure already
prepared. Some OF the representatives Of the
paper interest are already here
Mr.. Buckner introduced bill on this subject
yesterday, which goes little further than Col
Forts bill, and includes sized as well as unsized
paper in the proposition for reduction His
bin provides to reduce the duty on paper as fol-
lowH: Oh sized paper suitable for printing, 5
per cent ad valofeM; pQsized paper, for news
papers, books, pamphlets, etc, 3 per cent. ad
valorem; manufactured paper, or of which
paper is the constituent part, not otherwise
provided for, Is per cent al valorem: sheath
ing paper, per cent ad valorem; paper boxes
and all other fancy paper, IS per cent sd
valorem; paper envelopes, aid ct6or fancy pa
per, the same; papier nnache, 10 per cent
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Austria IL 10 assume complete civil
control Of Affairs In Bosnia.
A grand ball was given in the palace
ut Havana In honor of Gen. Grant and party.
Nine persons were killed and forty
injured by railroad collision In the suburbs
of Paris.
The British Parliament was opened
Feb. 5. The Queens speech, which was read
by Lord Cairns, contained brief reference to
the late wars in Africa and Asia, and the inn
pending famine in Ireland.
A letter from Havana says the recent
earthquake left all the public buildings and
most Of the private houses, except those of
wood, in San Cristobal, in heap of ruins.
Gen. Roberts, commander of the
British forces in Afghanistan, reports that
he has hanged eighty-two persons for COM
plicity in the revolt at Cabul
The National Legislature of Switzer-
land has voted to restore capital punishment in
that country.
Details of the recent hurricane in the
Philippine islands show that twenty five yes
sells of all kinds, including four foreign frigaes,
were destroyed, and that forty-six persons were
drowned
War is threatened between Chill and
the Argentine Confederation
In Ireland, a Dublin dispatch reports,
@the relief measures have already had bene-
eficial effect A more hopeful spirit is growing
among the people"
Another bloody conflict between riv-
al parties of natives has occurred at Herat, in
Afghanistar.
The Theater Royal, Dublin, very
large and imposing structure, has been de-
stroyed by fire. The manager and five Of his
employees persisted in the flames.
Two hundred Turkish soldiers were
recently killed by the falling of barracks
building in Constantinople.
Mohammed Jan, the commander of the
Afghans in their late attempt to dislodge the
British from Cabul, has made fresh appeal
to the people to take up arms against the in
vaders
The Russian Minister to London has
received orders to intimate to the English
Cabinet that his Government considers Herat
as lying beyond Great Britain's sphere, which
means, of course, that the Muscovltes will not
permit the red-coats to occupy the place un-
challenged.
A treaty has been signed between
China and Spain by which Cinnamon can be
contracted for to labor IN Cuba as heretofore.
Lieut.. Thomas Garvey, U. S. A, who
has just returned to Washington from Ireland,
where he has been on visit to his mother and
relatives, was interviewed by Post reporter.
He describes the sufferings and restitution as
even exceeding the published accounts, and
says that Ireland is in very unsettled state.
The people have become Indifferent through
oppression, and exhibit an unconcerned,
crushed feeling that bodies no good He pre-
diets that the suffering must last at least six
months longer, until the next crops. and says
thatevery cent which can be raised is needed.
He also states that, when the landlords COM
mence general eviction, the people will resist,
and general trouble will ensue.
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A European War Thought to be Im-
minent. 49,

\ 8h IT III WASHINGTON, req. y.
There is a, feeling of general anxiety among
the different legations are over the
threatening aspect of affairs in Eu-
rope. The dispatches printed this morning
from London are regarded as exceedingly Gig
nifcant, since they would not have been made
public except to excite feeling against Russia
and IN support of England. The belief among
the legations is that Russia is looking to
cordial understanding with France, and that.
as TO the latter, tho question of war With
Germany is one now receiving very serious.
attention at the hands OF those directing
the affairs OF the republic. They have
completed the Notifications of Paris, and they
are Regarded as impregnable. Their army il
ample in numbers, their material
abundant, and their finances in excel
lent Condition. The chief question about
which they are hesitating is their abili-
ty to hurry on war, ard at the
same time preserve the republic. As
indicative of the near approach of trouble in
Europe, all the legations have information Of
large sums being sent here for investment by
men of prominence in the affairs of the Conti-
nent ana by leaders i'll commercial affairs. In
quiries have also been received rs to the prob
able capacity of our arms manufacture, and AZ
to the surplus OF our provisions.
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DOMESTIC INTELLIGENcE.

Israel Boothby. cashier of the First
National Bank OF Augusta, Me-, committed sui
eide in singular manner He tied two heavy
window weights to his legs stepped down into
a cistern containing four feet of water, and
with pistol, blew his brains out The weights
were to insure his death BY droyning in case
the pistol had failed to do its work.
Charles Decker, q prominent merchant
of Newark, N j., committed suicide by
blowing bis head off with cannon constructed
from large hollow piece Of iron, which he
filed with powder and slugs, placed under his
chin, and fired off with match.
Violent snow and wind storms pre-
vailed throughout the East last week.
James Gordon Bennett, of the New
York Herald, has contributed 100000 TO the
Irish relief fund
A member of the New York Legis-
lature, believing the line should be drawn
somewhere, has introduced bill making it q
misdemeanor for any female to engage public
ly in walking match.
Peter Maggie, an elderly man, boarded
with the Widow Shocksell, Of Reading, Pa,
and fell violently in love with her. Becoming
jealous on account of her receiving the atten-
tons of other boarders, Nagle Drained her
with Ratchet and then ended his own misera-
BILE existence by severing his jugular vein with
u butcher-knife.
The schooner Kate Newman was
wrecked off the New Jersey COAST during
the recent severe gale, and al Of her crew but
one lost
A bold bond robbery was perpetrated
in New York few days ago. Mr.. Albro, q
wealthy Texas cattle raiser, while in the act Of
entering the United States sub treasury with
sachel, containing sl25, oCO in registered bonds,
was knocked down by highwayman. who
seized the sachel and made his escape.
Adolph e. Borie, ex-Secretary of the
Navy, died at Philadelphia few days ago
He had been in ill-healtll for a long time, and
his demise is attributed to general breaking
down OF his system. His age was Al years.
A terrible crime is reported from
Londonderry, N. II. A young man named
Frank Dillingham;, aged 20, tho son of a re-
spectacle farmer, outraged and murdered his
amt, Mrs Sarah Dillingham;, and then at
tempted unsuccessfully to take his own life
Contributions to the Irish relief fund
are coming in rapidly in New York.
A reverend exposer of Masonry has
narrowly escaped lynching in Boston. His
combined show and lecture was inter-
rupted by yells, cat-calls, and then by mis-
siles and further violence might have been
resorted TO but for the Intervention of the
police.
Howard Sackett and James Feeney,
of Bradford, Pa started for Colville with 100
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SENATE EXODUS Investigations.
Synopsis of the Testimony Elected by the
ian Voorhees, COMMITTEES. f.Ie

Synopsis of the Testimony Elected by the
I-fIfT Voorhees, COMMITTEES. f.TR-r
E. d. Borden, Goldsboro, n c., testified that,
while the people of the state Of North Carolina
do not feel alarmed about the exodus, the
wave of the movement, such as it was, is al
ready subsiding, and that the great mass Of
the colored people in North Carolina were as
well contented as they are in any other sec
ton of the country. Il. c. Groomes, a lawyer
of Greencastle, Ind, was placed Oh the witness
stand, and, at the request of Senator Voorhees,,
produced and read extracts from editorials
published in the Greencastls Banner in No
vember and December, 1873, IN which
it was stated that the colored men of the
South are practically DISTINGUISHED While
they live il. that section; urging it as tho
duty o. the colotsd pe1 South to come North
of the Ohio river, and help mako Geld Moth,
end arguing that ii they remain in the South to
ks eSUmerated in 1880 they would increase the
numbers of their enemies there, but il they
came North they would increase the numbers
Of their friends in the North.
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STARVING IRELAND.
An Idea Of the Extent of the Suffering i'm
the Afflicted Isle.

the Afflicted Isle.
Dublin Feb. A. Telegram to New York Herald
The daily, hourly cry of distress in Ireland
becomes more and more urgent and wide
spread Every day reveals new horrors in the
coming months is gloomier than any prediction
has yet painted. No language can describe the
appalling priyations, The utter destitution,
which prevail; but a vivid picture can be found
in the statement and figures below. They are
unexaggerated and well authenticated. It is
impossible TO overdraw the situation, 40 rapidly
do matters become worse. What might have
been an exaggeration yesterday will omorrow
be an underestimate.
Three hundred thousand people are slowly
starving, and can only be kept alive by super
human efforts on the part of their fellow
creatures Some of them are living on one
meal day of turDips or OF meal. Thousands
more are consuming their lastpotatoes. Local
efforts are becoming feeble. People are look
ing to the world for suecor. The land agita-
ton has hidden its head for The moment, the
land agitators lending hand in the common
cause, Parnelps attack upon the Mansion
House aud the Duchess u Mylb2gough funds
is ime, the responsibility OF which no man
should take upon himself at this time.
The confusion thus caused only blinds the
eyes of America TO the present awful necessl-
ties of the Irish peasantrv If Parnell be a
true Irish patriot he will sink animosities,
which every one deprecates, even his friends
and sympathizers, and will become the cham
pion In America of that cause IN which all the
world is one--the cause of charity.
The following figures are compiled from the
official returns OF the local committees to the
central bodies organized for the distribution
of relief in Dublin as well as from private in
quiries made by your correspondent. They
are vouched for by Protestant and Catholic
clergy, gentry, and public officials Further
returns are arriving daily in Overwhelming
numbers The returns by counties where the
chief distress exists show the numbers OF those
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POLITICAL POINTS.

The Connecticut Republican Conven-
ton will be held at New Haven, April z.
Washington telegram: 1t is report
ed, on what is apparently excellent authority,
that Senator Conkling announces that under
no circumstances will he permit the use of
his name at Chicago as candidate for the
Republican nomination for President He
Gays his name must not be thought of, and
that all his influence in New York will be
exeried in behalf of Gen. Grant =" The
friends of Blaine say to-day that he could
easily have beaten Cameron aud Grant in the
Harrisburg Convention IL he had interested
himself to organize his forces for that pur-
pose"
TIE District of Columbia Republican
Convention close Sayles Bowen and John T.
Cook. the latter colored man, as delegates to
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IT is with our good intentions as with
our days; tomorrow is hut too often
the hash of to-day.
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The Louisville and Nashville COM
pany has purchased the road from Pensacola
to Selma, thus gaining an unbroken line from
Chicago to Pensacola bay.
The Court House at Dallas, Texas-a
fine brick structure costing 81 zoo, OcO-has been
destroyed by fire.
John A. Anderson, late Public Ad-
ministrator of Memphis, is defaulter to the
amount of S75,000
A negro cabin on 9 plantation near
Columbia, s. c.. was Destroyed by fire, few
nights since. Two men, woman, and six
children persisted in the fSlmes.
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James Buchanan, CT Indianapolis, promi-
nent Gresnbacker, testified that the demand for
labor in Indiana is far short of the supply;
that never, since 1873, had winter passed hat
Supervisors of the Poor in the vicinity of
Indianapolis were not called on to supply food
10 able-bodied men, who would be glad to
earn living if they could only get work.
He was opposed to the exodus because he
believed the negroes were not improving
their condition by coming to State al
ready oversupplied with labor. He was not
moved to hold this Wow because OF any proju-
dice against the black race, as he had been an
Aboliuonist until slavery was abolished, and
Republican until 1872 With reference TO Indi-
ana Republicans favoring this exodus move
ment, he believed nine out Of ten Republican
voters were opposed to IL, but that half doZ-
en- leaders whom he knew in Indiana, while
they did not openly favor it, failed to condemn
bringing these negroes to Indiana, when they
kneS perfectly well that there was no work for
them there.
Leonard G.. A. Hackney, Prosecuting Attor-
ney for the district in which Shelbyville, Ind,
where he lives, is located, testified that twenty
six colored emigrants arrived at Shelby vile
Dec - ass. The Mayor called meeting of
the Council, and provision was made for the
destitute A meeting of citizens was
held, at which it was resolved
that the law of 1852, inficting a pen
atty Of $500 upon any one who should bring a
pauper into the State, should be enforced by
the proper officers Witness learned from a
negro named Flowers aud Mr. Harper there
were to be 1900 or 1900 negroes sent into
Indiana before the LIST of February There
was no doubt that I'LL the Democrats dislike to
see emigrants come, and probably the respect
able Republicans do also. The laboring class
generally discountonance the movement
The demand for labor in Shelby coun-
ty is fully supplied. There is even
complaint of the scarcity of work. Samuel A.
Perry (colored). citizen of North Carolina,
was the next witness. He said the discomfort
among the colored people of North Carolina
was due TO the bad crops and the stringency
of the Landlord and Tenant Road, and other
laws, and the insolent and dominee ing atti-
tude of the whites, all Of whom said this
was white mans Government, and the
blacks had nothing to do. with it, and
another said negro was no more
human being than horse ;, was
mule. He started for the West to look up
location for a colony Of colored people who
wanted TO leave North Carolina, but Oh his way
he met some colored people in Greencastle,
Ind, who said the colonists could do we'll there
For his own part, however, he would rather
live in Hades than In Indiana According TO
him, the blacks are looked on as servants by
the southern whites, and are practically denied
all representation.
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Accompanying this report is printed tabu-
lated statement covering page, and containing
an analysis of the actual condition OF 250, 00U
of the persons represented in the summary.