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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
Tho Mnnning-springer Contest.

Since Mr., Springer voted against tho rcsolu-
tiOn in the House Committee Oh Elections
against seating DonncllY, the feeling agains;
him on the part OF some of the ultra BourbOns
who believe that party necessities are above
all othor considerations, has been worry bitter
and reflections upon his motives have not been
withheld. To such AN extent has this been
carried that Mr.. Springer feels himself called
upon for personal explanation, which he
will endeavOr to make in the H0u 10 to-day.
IIo will protest his Innocence of any improper
motive and denounco the story Of an attempt
to bribo him.
Mr. Mannng's friends say that gentleman
does not charge that Mr.. Springer has boon in1u.
enced by any money consideration, but hH COM
plains that Springer deceived his Democratic
colleagues OH the committee, and that he gave
them the strongest assurances that hc would
vote for their report, and that by his conduct
he led them to believe up to the very time OF
taking II vote that he would vote to seat Don
nelly This is denied on the other side, where
it is asserted that Mr.. Springer has expressed
his doubts Of the validity of DOnnelly's claim.
Mr., Springers friends further assert that there
arc indications pointing to Donncll lily as the
insligator of the letter, and that if he is ha rd
pressed by the other side Mr.. Springer will so
charge in his remarks to-day. On tho whole,
the outlook is not good for very profitable re-
suits from what the Democrats at one time
looked upon as a master-stroke Of policy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
A Hescued Crew brought In

LEwEs, DEL, April 4-Captain Lawrence,
with nine men of the bark Flori NJ, Huburt,
were brought in here yesterday morning by
the pilot-boat Cape, They wero taken Off of
u Russian bNrkentino from Cioniuegos for
Boston, which had picked them up 300 miles
Iouthepst of Cape Henlopen. Captain Law
renee says that ON Sunday, the 2Sth ultimo,
be shipped heavy sea, which split the deck
Rnd caused tho bai k to 90 down almost immo-
liately. Ho with the mon took to small
yaw-boRt, from which they wore taken by the
barkentinc. In consequence of the barken.
tine being short Of provisions tho men wero
nearly starved. When taken on the pilot'boat
they were given hearty breakfast, and after.
ward left for Philadelphia, The lIulburt was
from Havana, with sugar and molassos for
New York. The yawl.boat from which tho
sailors were rescued WAS towed in bottom up
ward by the captain, and is now lying ON the
beach. The men were in tho yawl twenty
two hours without food or drink, When eav.
ing tho bark box of bread was put in the
boat but was soon lost overheard
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
a Nice Legal roInt Decided.

to-day delivered q lengthy opinion on tho
rules taken ON Stciumar & IIcnsel to show
cause why as attorneys thoy should not be
punished for contempt for matter published
In the Lancaster h'elgsacer, Of which they
are editors and publishers, and their names
stricken from the roll of attorneys. The rulo
for contempt was discharged, because the mis-
conduct was not committed in the presence Of
the court, but tho rule to disbar is made abso'
lutte and the names Of the respondents ordered
TO be stricken from tho roll because in the
opinion of Judge Patterson the voluntary as.
sumption of editorial duties does not relieve
them from the obligations of their ouths as at.
lnrnnYS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05

To The Editor of The National Republican:

To The Editor of The National Republican:
SIR: Meetings held in the different wards
Of this city, which were large II think the
largest that have seem, have declared unan.
imously for the cx.Presidcnt. In all of the
meetings every speaker, with one exception
declared himsef SO inclined. The most rep
resrntative Republican of PowhNtau county
this morning told me that in that county no
one else was spoken OF. This gentleman has
not heretofore been classcd AS u Grant man
In fact, Was put down for another candidate.
The call for Il convention Of the Read dusters
GU the 7th day of July has caused quite a
scare IN the Democratic party in this city.
The leaders say that il means that Malone
and his followers intend TO go over to the Re.
ruhlicuns. At any rate, it docs not hurt us,
but tends to make the chasm already existing
but the wider.
Last night Clay ward of this city had its
weekly ward meeting. The hall was so crowd.
ed that there was hardly standing room in the
vestibule. It was with difficulty that a per-
son could force his way through the crowd in
the hall. counted 276 persons, and then did
not count all, | took particular pains to find
out the sentiment Of every man present, and
out Of the number present | could only find
four who werG not for Grant.
Tho meeting was enthusiastic. Major HuX-
sey opened tho ball by rousng speech In
ia vor of the cx-PrcsidGnt Every time that
his name was mentioned there wa5 prolonged
applause, and the same was the cuso with every
other speaker.
The people all over Richmond, Petersburg,
and all of tho other cities of the State are for
Grant tho counties speak for themselves,
Being in correspondence with woI.informcd
persons from every section Of the State, have
come to the conclusion the same sentiments
prevail with ninc.tenths of the people, both
white and black, irrespective Of party,
CoNFED.
RICHMOND, VA, April ,, 1880.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
A Dangerous Organization.
TIE O'LE1RY BELT.


New York, April 4.--Thc second contest
for the O'Lenry belt began at Madison Square
Garden at midnight Eighteen contestants
started. The betting at the start was, to win,
Hart, three to one; Murphy, seven to one
Merritt, six to one; DObler fifteen to one. Tho
men we're started in rows of four, with Hart
In the rear rank, Over 1000 people witnessed
tho start, and great enthusiasm prevailed.
All started on run, and Hart mado tho first
milo in 6:20 followed close by tho other Bos-
ton negro Pegram. John Ennis started on an
easy run and was well received. 1t is believed
that Murphy may not hold out over twenty
four hours, as he is not in good condition. The
arrangements for tho week are admirable.
At o'clock the score stood, Hart s, Khronn
g. Faber 8, Pcgram 8, Merritt 7, Murphy g.,
Williams 8. Howard s, McIniyro s, Ennis 6,
Allen 8, DobIor T, Hanwackrr @, Kerwin s.,
Henry 7, Brown 8, Woods 8, Juybco 3.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
ERE RECORD.
Fire in the OHIO renitOntlary.

COLUMBUS, OHIo April "A fire ofalarm-
ing proportions broke out in the pcnitcntiary
in this city nj o'clock this morning and
gained such hcadway before tho fro depart
ment could get water on it that q large build
ing occupied by Brown, lIinmam & Co., wood
workers, was burned to the ground and the
nt', including machinery, two engines,
tools and stock, were destroyed. Tho firms
loss will probably be S?5 900; insured. Tho
State will loso $4,000 on building; no insur-
anco. 1t is supposed the building was struck
by Lightning,
PROVIDENCE, April AT o'clock this
morning a irs in Etst Greenwich destroyed Il
building on Main street owned by owen &
Bennett, recently fitted up as postoiliGe on tho
main floor and occupied above and below rs n
paint shop. Everything was destroyed except
Postmaster Tilley's safe, which has not yet
been opened, Tho postmastcr's loss Is from
81 800 to $4,000, about half of which is coy.
cred by insurance, Owen and Bennett lose
$4,000
An adjoining building owned by the estate
of James Russell Austin, and occupied by
Alon2o Remington and Charlos A. Shippe, was
also burned, Loss on building, $500, Shippo
loses $780,
The ossos are partly insured Tho origin
of the fire is unknown, A new postoiliCe will
he established in day or two.
Serious Fire in St. louis.
ST. LOUIS, April I-The whitehead works
of Motatt & Sorgent, at Joplin, No. were
burned yesterday afternoon, together with the
foundry of w. S. Harmony and the machine.
shops of Lcckie & Co. Loss estimated at
nearly quarter of million dollars insur-
anco loss than $4,000.
Private Residence Destroyed.
PATERSON N. j., April 4.-rho fine resi-
dence of James s. Beaks, near Hawthorne,
was burned this morning, The family barely
escaped with their lives. Loss $4,000 insur.
auco S. 900
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
The New Orleans Rnoes-ThIrd pov.

New ORLEANS, April 3.--The weather was
clear, but tho track heavy. Tho attendance
was large. The first race, "A handicap for all
ages, for purse of $3.50, q mile and a.quarter,
was won by Mary Walton; Leroi second,
Mollie Hat third, beating Kingsland and
Kirk. Time, 2:22.
Kirk took the lead for half mile, when the
winner went to the front.
Pool on the track was: Kirk, sos; Kingsland,
$50; Leroi, $l7; Mary Walton, $ll, aud Mollic
Hart, So.
Second Race-lIandcap, for all ages, for a
purse of $500, mile heats:
Mary Anderson. ........'.........,..... |
short line......... ....,............'..,,..
TyphOon. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. dis
DOclllty ulS
Time, 1:52 and 52.
Mary Anderson took tho lead on the turn OF
each heat and led to the finish. The pool on
the track was: Typhoon, $S5; Mary Andcr-
son, S5l; Short Line, $i5 Docility, $40. After
the frat heat Mary Anderson was even against
the field.
Third raco-Walker stakes; for four. year
olds; $50 entrance; 800 added by j. A. Walker;
two mics. Bucktie won by half length,
Sam Ecker second, Maggie May third and
Gabriel fourth. Time, 3:52i. The pool on the
track was: Bucktic, $40; Gabriel. $685. Sam
Ecker, $40, and Maggie May, SIS. Bucktc
was uu easy winner, leading from the start to
tie finish.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
!SoUTH .dMERICAY VAR.
A Daring and Successful Naval

n DurlHs anu SutNBbSiul -NUVHl RuNenturC.
New YORK, April 4.-The following dis.
patch dated Lima, March 81, via Panama,
April 3, has been received by the Charge dAf.
fairs of Peru, from the Secretary of Foreign
Affairs, DIR. Don Pedro Joso Caldcron: "The
corvette Union forced the blockade of Arica
fighting seven hours with two Chiian iron.
clsds and a transport She discharged her
entire cargo while fighting and has returned
to Callao. The Union was undoubtedly sent
from Calico with arms and ammunition for
the Peruyians in the blockaded port of africa,
probably, under command of Captain Villa
viccncio, and has succeeded In her errand
despite tho Gillian blockudius vessels. In
the seven hours engagement 1t Is fair to pro.
sumo that the Union was assisted by the mon
itor Nance Capac aud the fortifcations of
africa. Captain Vi.luvicenco, who d, serves
great credit for having landed his cargo and
successfully returning to Callao, has already
distinguished himself as commander of tho
Chalaco by many successful trips with supplies
for the Peruvian forces 10 the Southern ports
of the republic, delivering all, despite ovory
effort of the Gillian vessels to capture him."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
Break In tho Anglu-Amerlean Cabio.

NEW YoRK, April IA report having circu-
lated here that one Of tho Ango-Amorican
cables was broken, q gentleman, recognized as
good authority, said Tonight that he had
heard this afternoon that 1t had been broken
That a ship had been sent out to pick it mp and
repair it, and that if good weather continues
there would be no trouble in connecting the
two ends of the broken cable. 1t is said it
broke short distance from Valcntta Ireland
and that it was unfortunate it should havc
broken at the present time, because the cables
were overCrowded with business.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
POLITIC.fL MITTERS.
Iowa Election to Chicago.

BURLINGTON, Iowa, April AIT tho Bur-
lington city and township Republican
meeting yesterday to elect delegates to the
county convention, solid Graut deleraton
was chosen. Yellow Springs and Danville
townships this county, also elected solid
Grant delegations.
DIS MorNEs, Iowa, April 4,--Twolvo or IF.
teen Republican conventions were held in
Iowa yesterday. Tho State Register has re.
turns from eight of them as follows: Clarke.
Louisa, Delaware, Marshall, Allamokec, Polk,
KoOkuk and Buchanan, all of them instructed
for Blaine, and In favor of an instructed Blaine
delegation to Chicago. In Delaware, Polk and
Buchanan tho Blaine instructions were unan-
imous. These, with three conventions held be-
fore in Wayne, DAVIS and Monroe counties,
will have lii delegates to the State convon'
tion all instructed for Blaine
Missouri County Convention.
ST. LOUIS, April 3-Thc county convention
for the election of delegates to Chicag, was
held in this State yesterday. OF thirteen
counties heard from seven have been instructed
TO voto for Grant, one for Blaine, two pre-
sumably for Grant and threo send mixed dele
cations.
Utah Delegates to Chicago.
SALT LAKE, April 3.-Thc Republican dele.
gates to the Chicago Convouton were selected
to-day. Though uninstructed, tho delegation
is for Blaine.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
Assault on n Divorced wife.

PEORIA, ILL, April 4.-Last night, at
Harker's Corners, seven miles west of Peoria,
Theodore Wasson entered the homo of his d-
vorcCd wife and fired nine shots at her IN bed,
two from n shotgun and seven from re-
vover, wounding her twice in the breast ard
head. He then kicked her head and face.
She begged for mercy, and he re-cntered and
attempted to bind her wounds and cared for
her until o'clock this morning, when he
took TO The woods The sheriff is on his track.
The woman may possibly recover
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05

Anntnnr Rnlrnnh Snlh.

CHICAGO, April A dispatch to the Times
from Fond du Lrc Wis. says: On Salurdaythc
ShoboyGan & Fond du Lac railroad, with all
of its property and franchises, was sold under
foreclosure. 1t was bid in by Albert and Mar.
tin L. Sykes for Sl5O0,0O0. The road has
lately been operated under the auspices of the
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company,
aud it is supposed that the company will now
extend tho road to II westerly connection with
the MINES jta limo Of the Northwestern rail-
way
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
Killed Them Both.

SAN Francisco, April A dispatch from
Mendocino City says: At Narrow Ridge to-
day NUil S. Hammanands killed his wife
Johanna and her paramount Frank Allsen, as
they were sleeping together, Draining both
with an axe. Hammanands' little son, who was
sleeping in the same bed with the victims,
gave tho alarm aud the murderer was seized
IIammanands states that the intimacy has
continued for the past year and he fclt
obliged to commit the decd. He was aware
of the nature of tho intimacy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
Rims In California.

SAN Francisco, April 3.-For week past
wet weather has prevailed throughout tho
State, and during the last two on tllroo days
tho rainfall has been heavy and general,
several inches of water having fallen. The
crops are assured 50 far as can be at this timo,
There have been furious snow storms in the
mountains, and great difficulty in keeping tho
railroads clear In tho valleys some nino
washouis have occurred, but no serious dam
age. Tho storm is not vet over
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
Tho Alleghnuy Almshouse Murder.

PITTsDuRa, Pa, April 3.-The cOroner's In.
vestigation in regard to the almshousc murder
closed this afternoon, and the jury returned a
verdict that "Joln Goehring came TO his death
from blows inflicted by Joseph Coolhotf and
p. b. Crawford" The latter had boen in
charge of the insane department. All others
attached to the home were exoneratcd.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
Bribery Convio.s FAN to a ppear ror Sentence

HARRISBURG. PA, April 3.-Tbe Dauphin
county court adjourned to-day un Ill the Goth
instant None Of the men recently convicted
ofcorrupt solicitation put in an appearance.
Counsel for the commonwealth were anxious
to have the court set on Saturday, in the hope
that Komble and the rest of the fugtives
would appear at that time for sentence, but
the court could not see the advisabilty ofsuch
a course. 1t is generally understood here that
If these men appear in the custody of the
sheriff, they will be admitted TO new bail for
their appearance at tho session commencing on
the Goth instant
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
cUB.fN FILIBUSTERS.


Now Organization Reported Forming.
New YORK, April A special to tho Tri5.
me from Washington says IL is reported there
thata fllibustoring expedition to Cuba Is or
ganizing in Delaware. Tho Spanish Minister
stated that he was aware such mn expedition
was fitting out, but he was unable to discover
the port from which it was to depart Secre-
tary Evarts stated that lie had no definite in
formation of tho movement. The Cuban Cen
eral Roloif, now in this city, stated TO Trib'
,me reporter that General Garcia is IN Della
ware with abou, seventy men, and expects
many moro. General Roloff accompanies tho
cxpelition
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
rHE LIVINGSTON TRIIL.
Government Defeated on It's strongest Cnt

Government Defeated ON Its Strongest Cnsc.
YANKToN, d. T., April 4.-Last night al 12
o'clock the jury in the celebrated tobacco case
against Indian Agent Livingston returned a
verdict of mot guilty." This case has occupied
the attention of the court for twenty-four
days, and was supposed to be the strongest
action the Government had against the de-
fcndant. One of the Governments witnesses
named French, who preceded Livingston as
agent admitted on tho witness stand that lie
had been appointed to n clorkship in tho In
dian Office at Washington, to enable him to
draw pay while here as witness.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
Enorts to snvo n Convleted Murderer

BALTIMORE April 3.-Franlf Brogden, col.
pred, convicted Of the murder OF Susan Law
renee, colorcd, WAS to-day sentenced to be
hanged by Judge Pinkney in the City Crimi-
nal court. An effort will be made with the
Governor for u communication of sentence, and
if that shall fail tho case will probably go to
the Court Of Appeals ON the error that one of
The jurors who tried him was not n citizen of
the United States All Of tho jury who con,
Yicted him and number of prominent citi-
zcns, including the Archbishop of Baltimore,
have signed petition TO the Governor for u
Communication of the sentence.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05

NEW ORLEANS, April 3.-General Grant
lunched to-day at the Boston Club, visited the
bulls, met the Grand Army of tho Republic
and with them visited the Chamette and jack
son barracks. He will attend the Amrs Meth
odist church to- morrow, and on Monday will go
to the Lake to witness tho rowing by Plaisted
md Sullivan rs the guest of the Crescent City
railroad and Southern Yacht Club.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
A Trick of Wall street.

Considerable surprise was expressed Satur.
day by Treasury officials upon receipt of the
bank statement from New York, In view of
tho large purchase of bonds (S5,000000) on
Wednesday, and the disbursement during the
week Of the Government interest, amounting
to some $4,000, 900, great improvement over
tho preceding week was anticipated. Instead
of that, there was decrease all around over
tho week before, amounting to over $4,000, 900.
Tho loss in reserves" of over 100000 was
regarded as particularly unfavorable, taking
into consideration the fact that tho banks had
nothing to lose over aud above the legal amount
required by law, which is twenty-five per cent,
of their circulation. 1t is regarded as very
serious matter, The fact that money was
loaning at legal interest, with onothrty!
second, ono,sXteonth and even one-eighth
added during tho day, and was offered at ioul
per cent toward tho close, after all had made
to tldo over Sunday, ana nomo
money was wanted Is regarded here as stock
jobbcr's gano of bluff"
-gEn--
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
Wrecked by a EnIllng Eog-Morn.

Signal corps station at Portsmouth, N, IT,,
reports to the chief signal officer rs follows
Schooner Johnnie Mesorro, Il. H. Remission,
masoE of Rocklond, bound light for Rock
harbor, at o'clock Saturday night during
fog and was wrecked; crew saved, For some
reason the loSAom at Whales back near by,
WAS not blowing which led the vessel astray,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
After the States interests.

General Youmans, of this State, has served
upon parties interested in the approaching
sale Of the Greenvlle e. Columbia railroad
notice of motion which ho has made in the
State court to increase the minimum bid from
81 100000 to S2,300,O00 with view of pro.
tecting the State in its guaranty of tho bonds
TO that amount A day has not yet been
fixed for the hearing of tho motion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
LooI,Ing to InAInn Civilization.

The Secretary of the Interior and Commis.
sioner of Indian Affairs ARE engaged with a
delegation Of Chippewa Indians, ondcavorng
to persuade them 10 sotlo in soycmty. II i
tho intention Of tho Department to receive
delegations from all otthc som'oiyiiiaed tribes
with the same object in view. It is probable,
however, that the Indians now located in the
Indian Territory win not be conferred with
on the subject at present, owing TO their
extreme opposition 10 it,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
Fntnl BOILER Explosion.

ST. LOUIS, April A boiler in The saw.
mill of John II. Lawler, situated ten miles
from Rushvilc, ILL.,, exploded yesterday after.
noon with terrific force, dcmolishing the mill
and instantly killing Wesley NJ. Parker,
fatally woundiug John Randall aud Thomas
Jones and seriously injuring two other per-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-04-05
A Defaultinr Business Manager.

WHEELING, w. VA, March 81 E. Han
son, vice-prcsidcnt and manager of the Wheel.
ing Hinge Company, is reported short in his
accounts to the amolnt of $4,000; $4,000 Is
on stock and $21 900 is duo Painter & Co., of
Pittsburg, which had been reported paid. Tho
company will not have to suspend.