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National Republican., 1880-09-03

the news Mr.. Henry Kruse, proprietor Of
Farmers hotel, George Sipps, w. +.
Taylor, John McGearn an Irish catho.
lie, and many other active and life.
long democrats have declared for Gar.
field, Porter aud tho entire republican
ticket The conversion Of tho Hon. W. c. De
Pauw Of New Albany, the proprietor of the
gas works in that city, aud the wcalthicst
man in the state Of Indiana, is regarded MS the
greatest accession yet made lie has two
sons aud scventy.fve employees, formerly rcd.
hot democrats aud grecnbuckcrs, and all have
declared for Garfield and Porter.
MIR. Frank Landors, candidate for governor,
is hated intensely IN that section of tho state,
he having opposed tho Hon. NJ. G. Kerr In his
race for senator. Indiana Is going to give
Porter at least 1000 majority, aud it will be
placed in the chain of republican states aud
become an honored member of tho solid
north
Harrison Is now addressing tho largest rs.
semblage Of tho campaign so far at tho re-
publican wigwam. The escort, composed Of
the Garfield guards and veteran soldiers, was
very long. Tonight wo will have grand
torchlight procession.
General JohnA Logan of Illinois will be
bere on the 9th OF September, When there
Will be a grand rally. The prospects were
never better for republican victory since the
war, and Indiana Is going republican,"
National Republican., 1880-09-03
Prevention of Collisions ut Sea.

On the 2sth Of August the New York Mari.
time Register company of New York city ad-
dressed lcttor 10 the secretary Of the treas.
ury asking wlsether the rules of tho road foi
preventing collisions at sea, which have been
adopted by many maritime nations, and
which won't into effect on September /, were
binding upon American vessels in foreign
waters.
Actlng.Secretary French of tho treasury
department. has prepared and sent reply to
this communication, in which he says: "COn.
gress has not authorized the repeal or modf-
cation of tho rules of tho road embraced in
section 4,233, revised statutes, and the depart
ment accordingly has no authority to declare
the new rules binding on tho American com.
mercial marine This department has, how.
ever, been officially advised by the department
of state that in the event Of difficulties occur.
ring between American aud British ships that
would involve the submission of cases to Brit.
ish courts, the decision would be rendered &C.
cording to the new rules 1t Is presumed that
In tho event of similar difficulties arising be-
tween vessels Of this country and those of any
other that has adopted the new rules, SINH
lar disposition would be made of such cases.
Should American vessels, however, while
navigating foreign waters conform to the new
regulations, such conformity would entail no
penalties Oh the return Of an American vessel
to this country"
National Republican., 1880-09-03
THE PRESIDENTS TOUR.
A Hearty Welcome Extended at All Points
Ofthe Route.
Tao Distinguished Party I'm Route for tho
Pacific slope--A Speech to tho Illl-
nois Yeterans-No Poll
tics Allowable.

Pleasant Journeying Across the Continent,
CHICAGO, Sept. 2.-Prcsident aud Mrs
Hayes aud party arrived horo on their way to
the Pacific slope over the Pittsburg & Fort
Wayne railroad at 0:30 this morning. There
was no formal reception, the party being
driven to the Grand Pacific hotel. where, In
company with about twenty friends, they
breakfasted, and then hurried of to the depot
Of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad,
where special train awaited them. The
directors cur of the Central Pacific railroad
had been brought from San Francisco aud was
placed at the sole disposal of the president
aud family for the trip across tho continent.
1t was after IL o'clock when THO train drew
out of the depot
CHICAGO. Sent. 2.--The train with the
presidential party on its way to California
made its first stop after leaving here at Naper-
vile, where the president briefly addressed
the One.hundred-and.fifth Illinois volunteers,
who are holding u reunion thero to-day. He
congratulated the soldiers on tho improved
condition OF tho country, which was due to
tho victorious fight made by American soldiers
on the right side. lie introduced General
sherman as the man who had as much as any
one to do with bringing us safely through the
war. General Sherman spoke briefly to the
ex.soldicrs who had formed part of tho first
brigade, Twentieth army corps, which accom-
panied him from Atlanta to tho sea.
GALvA, ILL, Sept. AT Mendoza Pres-
dent Hayes in addressing the crowd, briefly
alluded to the trips made by Washington and
Monroe during their presidential terms over
| comparatively small areas yet requiring Il
vast amount of time. Now the conditions are
reversed, and what would have been an ap.
palling journey to the president of fifty years
ago is an easily accomplished and swiftly.
| completed trip, the comforts Of which are
greater than some of us enjoy at home. The
contrast shows what this government is doing
and what it Is capable of,
Princeton was reached while the party were
at dinner, but the clamorous shouts of several
| thousand people brought them to the plat
form, where a general handshaking took
place. in which Mrs. Hayes (who had Joined
| the party was called upon to take part
II is noticeable that at all places where tho
train stops calls are made for poitica speeches,
but mono are made. Referring to this fact
President Hayes said this was not political
party; that there was an unwrtten law that
the president WIS not to make partisan
speeches, and that tho president, at least,
should observe tho law faithfully.
National Republican., 1880-09-03
Torpedo Fs ,e-imepts nj Newnort.

NEWPORT II. :, Sept, 2.--The torpedo cx-
ercises before the board of examiners were
completed this morning. The exercises cou-
sisted of IL trial of the Lay torpedo, which
was manipulated by electricity from the shore
by Lieutenant. Commander X. b. Bradford,
who stood on the torpedo station deck with a
key board before him. Tho boat was con-
trolled at will, aud made to stop and 20 ahead
F., and also to go to Dort and to starboard
without any commoton. Tho concluding ex.
pertinent consisted of u trial of the torpedo
boat Lightning, which was made to steam at
the rate of twenty miles an hour. Lieutenant
Commander Goodrich was Mt the engine and
Lieutenant-C Commander Caldwell Ut the wheel.
Both experiments very satisfactory. The board
arc now making up the report.
National Republican., 1880-09-03
South Carolina Republican Convention.

COLUMBIA, S. C., Sept. 2--Tho republican
state convention mot at IL noon. All the
counties in the state were represented except
Horny. There were contcsting delegations
from Beauford ana Union counties. i. W.
NJ. Mackey was elected permanent chairman
and Harry Noah secretary. A committee on
credentials was appointed and recess taken
until 4 o'clock.
On reassemblng, tho committee on Gre.
dentials not being ready to report, the con.
vcntion laid on its oars until p M The
committee then reported, recommending that
neither delegation from Union be admitted
which was adopted. In the case of Beauford
the committee recommended the seating of
both delegations with half yoto each One
of the contcsting delegations from Beauford
was headed by Robert smulls, ex.member of
congress, aud the other by w. J. Whipper,
both colored. Lively spsrring ensued, result.
Ing In the ousting of tho Whpper delegs.
tion. The convention then, on motion of II.
l.. Shrewsbury, went into secret session oil
matters Of vital Importance. Tho indications
are that state ticket will be nominated
Such appears to DO the desire Of the colored
delegates.
National Republican., 1880-09-03
British Parliamentary Tactics.

LONDON, Sept. Elm the house orcommons
to-day Mr., Laboucherc gave notice that early
in the next session he would call attention to
the Legislative relations Of the lords and com.
mons and move d resolution on the subject.
Mr. Arnold (libcraD will move, on geing into
committee on the appropriation bills that the
rejection by the house of lords of a measure
greatly promoting the welfare of Ireland has
gravoly increased tho difficulties Of the execu-
tive and spdangers the grant Of money for the
expenses of the state. Mr., Purnell gave
notice of a motion for tacking tho registration
bin to the appropriation bill. The Marquis
of Harrington suggested that II would be
better to move II resolution demonstrating
aguinst the rejection by tho house of lords Of
the registration bill. To this Mr. Parnell as.
scuted
National Republican., 1880-09-03
Circular to,Users of Gold and Silver.

The director Of the mint has prepared a
circular which he is distributing us widely as
possible throughout the country, among man
ufacturers and users Of gold and silver metal
of all descriptions, for the purpose Of obtain.
ing rs definite information as possible upon
which to base an estimate of the amount of
these metals consumed in the arts and man.
ufacturics in the United States. The director
In his circular assures parties who may re.
ccive 1t, that any information they may fur.
nsh will be regarded as confidential, as his
only object IN procuring this information Is
to embody it in that portion of his forthcom-
ing annual report which treats of the value
and amount OF gold and silver and in the arts
aud manufactures.
National Republican., 1880-09-03
Pittsburg Exposition and Fair.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Sept. 2,-Ihe Pittsburg
exposition aud fair opened this afternoon at
o'clock with addresses by John II. Hampton,
esq and the president, William Miller. Fully
5000 people wore in attendance. Manufac-
turers stock .raisers and horsemen of western
Pennsylvania eastern Ohio aud West Virginia
ARE present. Tho trotting track was dedi-
Gated at o'clock by three exhibition races.
The first race for premiums will be on Satur.
day The exposition society declares no
dividends, but expcnds It's money enlarging
the grounds aud buildings. The area OF the
grounds is now fifteen acres. The present OK
hibiton bids fair to bo the best in the history
of the society, aud thousands Of strangers will
be in the city In the next five weeks.
National Republican., 1880-09-03
Geneva Boat Races Avain Postponed.

GENEVA, N. Y, Sept. 2.-Gn consequence OF
rough water the races of tho Geneva regatta
which were to have been rowcd to-day were
postponed until tomorrow. The programme o
Is as follows; Amateur single sculls, 0 o'clock
a. M; four.oared shells, 9:45 u. M; double
scnlls, IL o'clock noon. Courtney returne 4
home to Union Springs this morning. aud q
rnnior prevails this afternoon and evening
that he would not start In the professional
race. His friends aud hackers, however, de.
clare that he has gone home simply TO secure
rest, and that lie will surely row. Il Is proba-
BILE that articles of agreement will be signed
tomorrow for a thrGc-mile scullng race be-
tween Hosmer aud Weisgerber for $1,000 a
side. Other matches between professionals
are talked Of The Emira double .scull and
four-oared crows returned home this afternoon.
Tho professional singlc-scull race will take
place at $50 d. M.
National Republican., 1880-09-03
Extradltion of an Italian Bandit.

New YORK, Sept. 2.-Rosaulo Nell, the
Italian brigand arrested In San Francisco for
tho murder Of two English tourists in Italy,
and VIII was brought to this city to await cx.
tradition to Italy, was before United States
Commission uner Dsrrell this afternoon, who 10.
manded the prisoner to Ludlow.street Jail to
await the action of the Italian consul; Com
missioner Derrell deciding that hc had no ju-
risdiclion, Ms the case was already decided by
the United States commissioner in San Fran.
cisco. Several Italians here declare that Nell
is innocent, aud was kidnapped from Califor.
dent OF the United States are in tho hands of
the Italian consul, aud will be sent home by
an early vessel.
National Republican., 1880-09-03
M.kRTLZRD NETS.

The typhoid fever is prevailing to q consid.
cradle extent In Somerset county.
Edward +. Duer, of Princess Anne, was
thrown from his carriage last week aud pain.
fully hurt.
Hon. r. B. Carmichael has sold his farm In
Wye Neck, Queen Annc's county, TO Julian i,
Bryan for $4,000.
Edwin Schmochel, young Baltimore bar.
ber who shot himself at Colchester beach last
week because Of disappointment in love- died
Monday night.
The shipments from the mines of the Cum.
bcrland coal region for the week ending Sat.
urday, August %, were 40 0l0 tons, and for the
yenr to that date 1854, ,296 tons, an increase of
25j,071 tons as compared with the correspond
Ing period Of 1870.
The Georges Creek railroad owned by the
American aud Maryland coal companies, will
be completed from Homecoming to tho juno
tion of the Pennsylvania railroad in Maryland
at Cumberland, by the 1rst of October next,
thus opening up new route from the mining
region to the Chesapeake and Ohio caual.
National Republican., 1880-09-03
The National Rides.

The National Rifles held their regular
monthly meeting at Mhrini's hall last even.
ing, Colonel ]. o. p. Burnside in tho chair,
The following well.lSnown citizens were on
application duly elected honorary members of
the company Norris Peters, N w. Burcholl,
william b. Reed, George p. GoG, John Nc.
Dcrmott E. L. Csscl aud Wallace G.. Bone.
Ten applications for active membership, hav-
ing received the approval of the recruiting
committee, were favoIably acted OH by the
company. The uniform committee submitted
their report relative to suitable uniform to be
worn by tho company. The adoption OF the
same was postponed until the next regular
meeting. The chairman submitted a letter
from the citizens of Frederick, inviting them
TO take part in the coming fair at that place.
Ow ing to the company not being uniformed
they were compo lied TO decline the invitation.
The company now numbers sixty.two active
aud forty honor airy mombcrs.
National Republican., 1880-09-03
stnte RenuhiIcnn Assnciatlons.

The Maryland State Republican association
met at the rooms of the National Veteran club
on New York avenue between Fourteenth aud
Fifteenth streets last evening for the purpose
of organizing, they not having held any meet.
ing since 1876. Captain Robert Widdecombe
first vce.presidcnt, presided, and Mr.. Joseph
Trainor was appointed temporary secretary.
Having an invitation TO attend the sercnadc
Of Hon. Horace Maynard from the Tennessee
Republican association at 1880, the association,
after appointing committee to notify Mary.
land republicans in the various departments
who were not present 10 attend the next meet
ing, adjourned to meet in the same hall next
Thursday evening, 10 complete tho reorgauiza-
tion and elect officers for the ensuing year.
The Indiana Garfield and Arthur club met
last evening at Odcon hall with ID. p. Hollo-
way, president, William Boss secretary, aud
full attendance Of the members The oxecu'
two committee reported the progress Of their
work as satisfactory, and aftor tho trausnc.
ton of some routine matters, the club ad'
journed early for the purpose OF uuiting with
the Tennessee Republicans in sereuade to
the Hon. Horace Maynard.
National Republican., 1880-09-03
Delaware Republican convon,ion.

Dover, Sept. 2,-The republican state con.
vention to nominate candidate for congress
and three presidential electors met hero to-
day and had short and harmonious session.
Ex.C Congressman Lahsnd was made temporary
and afterward permanent chairman. Henry
Dupont Of New Castle, D. p. Barnhard of
Kent, and John d. Rodney of Sussex were
chosen electors. Hon. John w. Houston was
unanimously nominated for congress. The
resolutions adopted ratify the Chicago nomI-
nations and platform, and in local affairs de-
mand representation according to population
and the election of all county officers; oppose
the freehold qualification for public office;
insist upon II more liberal exemption law, and
urge the repeal of the present state assess.
ment laws.
National Republican., 1880-09-03
YIRGINIi NEWS.

Petersburg has six cotton factories giving
employment to nearly 1000 operatives
The health of Bishop Doggett is steadily i'm.
proving.
Mrs. Mary Hazelwood, aged eighty years, aud
Miss Susan Shanks, also aged eighty, died at
their homes in Botetourt county last week.
The corner stone of an NJ. f. church, to bo
erected at Wakefield, on tho Atlantic, Missis-
sippi and Ohio railroad, was laid Saturday
last.
On Friday tho new steamer City Of Rich.
mond made a trip from Richmond to Norfolk
aud returned, feat never performed by any
steamer on james before.
The Richmond Granite company has lately
made blast which dislodgcd mass weigh
ing over 5000 tons. 1t WAS sixty feet long,
twenty-five feet wide and thirty feet high.
Anthony Hightowcr, nn aged coored man
OF Ddnvillc, was killed on Thursday by fall
lug into II well no was ngaged in cleaning.
Mr.. Edward McPhail, prominent citizen
Of Richmond, died Saturday morning after 4
long and painful illness.
Governor Holiday has appointed ex-senator
Daniel A. Grimsey of Culpepcr judge Of the
sixth judicial circuit to Gil the vacancy cre-
ated by the death Of Judge Henry Shaclsel-
ford.
Sunday night between and o'clock tho
| depot building aud the store occupied by Mr..
| Henry Terrell at summit station, on tho York
River railroad, were destroyed by fire.
| Charles Gaddes, n young man OF Lynchburg,
and nows agent on the Virginia & Tennessee
railroad, fell from the train ut Martins sta
tion last Tuesday morning and was instantly
killed.
At Appomattox Courthouse Oh Tuesday last
| Martin Webb was fatally stabbed by Elisha
Lucado In quarrel about gathering fruit on
premises jointly occupied by them.
Captain John S. Wise, charged with being
about TO engage in duel with Dr.. George
Beu Johnston, surrendered himself and was
bailed in $4,000 for his appearance.
National Republican., 1880-09-03
Tic Barbecue Mt tho Fair GROUNDS.

The first anniversary of tho breaking Of
ground at tho National fair grounds viii be
appropriately celebrated to-day by picnic
aud barbecue at the grounds. The cere monios
will be opened about noon, the features of the
programme being addresses by Senator Nor
gan OF Alabama and Hon. Jay A. Hubbell of
Michigan, tho fcasting on the roasted mutton
aud beef and music aud dancing in machinery
hail. for the purpose of aiding digestion. Hon.
J. G. $. Blackburn of Kentucky, who was exc
pcctod to speak, has sent word that he will be
unable to be present. The twelve sheep In
tended for tho feast were roasted yesterday
aud will be served in the form ofcold mutton.
The OK will be killed OH the grounds to-day
aud roasted whole In the presence of the
guests. The fair directors have taken pre-.
cautions to have all improper characters ex.
cluded from the grounds during the day.
Trains will run to the grounds at 1910, lao,
2:i0 and GAS p. III. and return at convenient
hnurE
National Republican., 1880-09-03
The Tammany.Tilden Ranie.

New York, Sept 2.-rho democratic com.
mittces to-day agreed that Tammany Hall
should first select two congressional districts,
then irving Hall two, aud the remaining three
should be drawn for with the understanding
that whichever should draw the eighth dis.
trict should also take the eleventh district.
Tammany Hall selected tho sixth aud ninth
districts represented by S. S. Cox aud Fer.
naudo Wood. Irving hall selected the fifth
mud tenth districts, represented by Nicholas
Muller and James O'Brien. Tho remain ing
three numbers were put In hat, whom Tam.
many Hall drew the seventh, represented by
Einstcin. Irving Hall drew the eighth repre-
sented by McCook, and, MS by agreement, took
tho eleventh, represented by Mr.. Norton.
The conference was harmonious throughout
National Republican., 1880-09-03
FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH,
.- Which have


series Of public measure. -r-.
been consummated by the republican parry
in the face of tho constant con-
tinued aud untiring opposition of tho dem
ocratic party. The right 10 be heard at the
ballot'box upon all great public measures iles
at the foundation of our government aud u a
majority choose to reject the policy which las
brought about our present dcgroe oil pros
perity and intrust the government to new
hands unframed in these ideas, the verdict
must be accepted. In his opinion grayer qucs'
tions were at Issue In the present struggle
than In any similar contest since the iorha.
tion Of the government. The question VI
secession may have been settled by the war,
but the question Of notification is not settled,
aud to-day the great problem to be solved by the
American people is whether The national gov
crumeut shall retain to itself sufficient power
to preserve its own life, or whether IL shall
humble itself at the feet Of the several states
aud surrender tho rights with which II Is III
vested under the constitution.
Mr.. Houk followed in II humorous and
telling speech.
When Mr.. Houk concluded, in response to
loud aud frequent calls, Mr.. A. ". Ciapp np.
pcared and made short speech, prefaciug his
remarks by observing that on that occasion
ho was a.Tennessean by brevct, and had come
there like thousands Of others to pay his re-
spCcs to this other Tennessean, Mr. Maynard,
of whom all Tenncsscans were proud.
After recounting tersely the issues before the
country aud tho successive trumphs
Of the republican party, he said that he would
have the same story to tell Oh tho night of
November 2. In closing his remarks The
speaker, having been requested by Chairman
HOuk to pronounce bcuedctiOu, complied by
briefly remarking Consider yourselves dis
missed" upon which tho crowd, having given
three rousi ng cheers for Garfield and Arthur
and the success of the republican party, dis
persed in good order.
National Republican., 1880-09-03
POLITICAL MATTERS.
Numerous State Conventions Held Yester-
day.
General Weaver Rcpudlatcs Tusion-Tnm'
many nnd Irving Hall Railing for
Congressional Nomi-
nations.
Nebraska Republican Convention.

LINCOLN, NEB., Sept 2.-The republican
convention last evening elected Charles A.
Holmes chairman and nominated presidential
electors and alteruatcs. L. X. Valentine was
renomlnatcd for congress by reclamation.
Albinus Vance was renominated for governor,
and f. c. Gains for Acknowledgements The
convention adopted resolution indorsing the
national platform denouncng the seizure Of
the Alabama polls by the democrats as an act
surprising all formor efforts Of the party; con.
graduating the state OH its Increase of popu.
lation and wealth, and pedging support to
national or state legislation for preventing
railroad extortion aud discriminating charges
National Republican., 1880-09-03
General Roberts PosItIon,

LONDON, Sept. 3.-Geueral Roberts tcle.
graphs from Candalar on Tuesday as follows
The enemy are said to be in considerable force
in Mozara, but the hills between Candnhar
and the Argandab completely conceal their
position. | have only been able to ascertain
that Babin Dikoka. and one or two other
points on the hills arc held in great strength
aud arc being actively fortified. / am max.
ing reconnaissance and soon hope to be sulii.
GENTLY acqainted with aiiairs TO enable mo
to arrange for an attack. Tho troops aud
horses are In good condition. Reconstruction
of the telegraph to India commences to.mor.
row. As General Phayrc Is probably now on
this side of Kojlk, through communication
will sOon be re.ustablshed.
National Republican., 1880-09-03
SwlndIImg snirItunIIsts

BosToN, Sept. 9.-The case OF Mr., and Mrs.
William Fletcher, spiriIuaIist mediums, who
were charged by Miss Davies of England with
obtaining large amount of property from her
under false protenses, has been tho subject of
police investigation which has resulted iu tho
arrest of Mrs, Fletcher ut house in this city
and the recovery from her of a large amount
of diamonds aud other property Identified as
belonging to Miss Davies. Fletcher was also
found in this city and has promised 10 restore
the property OF Miss Davies in his possession.
Ms, Fletcher has been held for examination.