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National Republican., 1880-07-08
Tho NIenrnsunn Cnnal prcicol.

Civil Engineer Monoca has returned from
Nicaragua after an absence Of several months
having accomplished several important objects
in which the public will bo inter estcd A re.
examination of tho "Lai,s," being part OF
tho ship canal route between Lake Nicaragua
and the Pacific, establishes tho fact that the
head waters OF the Rio Giundo now falling
into the Pacific can be diverted into Lake
Nicaragua and an admirable surface drainage
be thus secured. The substitution Of this IN
lieu Of tho location by the Rio del Medic here.
toIore preferred on account Of better natural
drainage, causes reduction of about 50 900 600.
A less perfect but sufficient examination to
give an approximate estimate has been
made OF tho region lying above tho mouth
of the river Sau Carlos aud Groytown.
1t is found that almost direct line,
with very moderate cuttings, can be 10.
Gated, shortening the distance seven miles
and decreasing the cost about $4,000, OOO, or
probably oven more, from tho fact that dredg-
ing can be done over much the larger part OF
tho distance Of the thirty-fve miles lying be.
tween tho hGrbOr Of GlcytOwn and tho waters
of the san Juan, which will be rendered
navigable by the construction, probably, of
only one dam llity.lhroo fOet in height, which
will mako the navigation OF siXty.threo miles
in that rivor entirely unimprded and admit.
ting of any desired speed, which may be
maintained also through Lake Nicaragua, u
distance of finy.six miles. A further distance
Of seventeen miles OF canali2Itiou reaches to
the port OF Brito Oh tho Pacific. over route
too, where the deepest sut is only forty three
feet above full lake. Tho total estimate when
made up on n fair hasls for labor and mate.
rials, exclusive of contingent expenses for sur
ycys, supervision and interest on moneya
whom called IN for expenditure will not exceed
fOrty.hVe millions OF dollars,
In connection with these natural Ndvau.
tagcs tho government Of Nicaragua has
granted through Mr. Menocal to provisional
society a concession OF the tho most liberal
character-in fact, almost identical in tcrrs
with what was asked. When the whole IN.
formation is laid before tho public no doubt
will exist that the canal will soon bn begun
and that Eve years will bo ample 10 complete
the work.
National Republican., 1880-07-08
rhe rirst colored Jnrnr In oeorpIn.

ATLANTA, GA, July To-day in the SUI.
perior court the first cOlored juror was called,
He served with eleven woll.lsnown white citi-
gens, was made foreman of the jury, and
brought in a verdict of guilty agaiust col.
0red man charged with burglary, Iu the next
case no was refused by Asa Gum, colorcd,
charged with murder who said he wanted no
caused much comment aud the addition of
the names of intelligent colored men to jury
lovies in tho state courts is generally Rp'
proved.
National Republican., 1880-07-08
LAND AND WATER SPORTS.
Closing Game Between the Nation
ais and AIbanys.
a Sew Albany Ninc 20 be Foi1nod-The First
Day Of tho schuyikm RegIta--A Large
Crowd ufSprotHtors Names OF tho
several Winners College Race
nj New London-1hC Har-
wards Win u victory.
Last Game of the Albany club.
Special Dispatch to THE N,rIoSAL RErUHrIcAS.
A. Tu1v

Special Dispatch to THE NNr1OSAL RErC CHLiCAH.
ALBANY, y. Y, July :, leso.
Tho game to-day was for tho bonoGt Of the
late Albany players. The Nationals leave for
Springfield tomorrow, whore they play the
Worcosters Oh Friday. A new association has
been formed here, aud Kcchau, Criichlcy
Tobin, Say, Fulmcr Mulloon aud Farrell arc
engaged for tho now club. Dorgan has ioiucd
the Worccstcrs. Pike aud Chapman have
gone homo, as they are not wanted here.
Recap will manage the now club. The mon
who are backing tho new club arc somo Of the
best mon in he city.
Following is to.dly's score:
National Republican., 1880-07-08
General unnonoIt to K,.ign.

Tho Now York HeralTs Washington CORE.
spondont says: at is understood here among
the personal friends of General Hancock that
he will, prior to the publication Of his letter
OF acceptance, tender his resignation 10 tho
president rs major general Of the United States
army. The reason assigned for this proposed
course IL that, ponding the election, General
Hancock, If he remained in the army, would
bo restrained by tho rules and cus' Oms govern
ing army officers, who are supposed 20 be mon
without political preferences. Another reason
is an objection which his cauddncy presents
in person bOing elected TO the highest civi
Office in tho land while still an officer OF the
regular army. The eases of Scott aud Grant,
It Is COntondcd, were different from
that of General Hancock. The nomi
nation OF the latter was dislhc-
tive partisan selection, whoroas with tho
former distinguished services in Mexico and
during tho rebellion gave them some claim
upon the gratitude of their countrymen re-
gardlcss of political vGws. 1t is also said in
explanation that General Hancock does not
wish to embarrass or in the slightest degree
retNrd the success of his party, and as u citi-
zen ho will be wholly free and on an equality
with the republican nominee. Having tho
greatest confidence in the success of the can
vass, his retirement will, in his opinion 1t is
said, be anticipated only few months. Tho
| example of General Grant, who did not resign
uutil u snort VINE before MS inauguration
rs president, has no influence with Com
oral Hancock. Besides it is alleged that
this step will increase the popularity of tho
democratic candidate and make success douhly
certain. While the propricty of the step has
been duly regarded, those who are familiar
with General Hancock's circumstances say
that in event Of defeat he would no longer
care to serve on the active list Of the army,
aud that his friends would at tho next session
| of that In Ia ~ n Iha rnli irnl
| list, position ho Is now entitled to II ho asks
| It., having boon over thrty-fvo years in the
service. Tho sacrifice which it is understood
he is about to make would be only tho loss ol
y few months pay if such II sacrifice could be
measured In dollars and cents.
National Republican., 1880-07-08
Nnr rnInnl,onn iintnrnrisn.

ALBANY, N.Y. July 7,'-Bcpjamin II, Dris.
tow, Charles 5. Smith, Frederick Knhne and
others are named as directors of tho Intor.
run from Boston to Washington, u. O., pass.
ing through the states Of Massachusetts,,
Rhode Island, Connecticut Now York, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland
aud the District of Columbia. The capital Ia
placed nj 100000.
National Republican., 1880-07-08
Mnrynrd,. .letory ~ Sow London.

NEw LONDON, CoNS., July THE two.
milo freshman race between oight-oared
crews from Harvard and Columbia colleges
was rOwcd on tho Thames course this noon
and was won by tho Harvard crew in ll:32.
Tho Columhas' tilno was 1897. The race
was au exceedingly pretty Que and hotly con-
tested. Harvard won the toss and chose the
west side of the course Tho crows were start
cd by Trimblc, tho captain OF tho Harvard
university crew, at 1928 O'Clock. Harvard
took tho water slightly in advance Of Column
bia, and both crews got away in good style at
thirty.cight strokes to the minute Tney
swung along bow and bow until the
first halcmilc buoy was reached when
Columbia forged half u length ahead.
This lead was overcome by Harvard boforo
the end of the lrst mile. At the first mile
buoy Harvard spured to forty strokes aud got
slight lead, which was gradually increased
to Il length and quarter at the finish, CO.
lumbia also spurted Mt forty through two.
thirds OF tho last mile, but she WAS well
headed aud could NOT recover lost ground,
The comparative time made by the winning
crow is lm., Is better than was mado by Yalo
last Thursday. The Columbia crew heartily
chSorod their victorious opponents Rt the
finish. The water WAS in superb condition
aud tbs Wind was favorable. Tho race created
but littlo excitement, and not more than 1900
ucOple Witnessed IL.
National Republican., 1880-07-08
Dospcrote Attempt nt Murder.

BUFFALO, n. Y, July IA desperate at,
tempt at murder occurred at B!ackrGGli early
this morning on tho canal.hoat George II, Ray
mond. Michael Golden, tho driver, while in.
,oxicnled demanded money from Captain
Timothy Rilcrty, and was refused, 4 row
onsucd, and us tho captain was aftorward
pushing against the locligNto to open it
Golden drew ruzor, rushed upon him and cut
him in tho throat badly. Golden was arrested.
Doubts arc entertained Us to Riicrtys ro-
uDVDry
National Republican., 1880-07-08
Tho First Comptroll.rsbip.

Judge Porter first comptroller of the treas.
ury, has rendered his resignation, to take
effect on tho 10th instant. lIo will probably
leave Washington about the 18Th. 1t Is very
generally understood, although not officially
stated, that Judge William Lawrence of Ohio.
an cx.mombcr Of the house of representatives.
has been rendered the position which will be
mado vacant by Judge Porlcrs resignation.
National Republican., 1880-07-08
nlnine md Ennncrnm.

Tho guests at the White sulphur springs,
where Senators Cameron aud Blaine are stop
ping, must have smiled on reading few days
ago in an evening coiomporary, that these
distinguished gentlemen were apparently not
on good terms and that one of them had
been actually snubbod by tho other. A pri.
vate letter from tIore states that the scnat or
from Maine takes a horseback ride with Sen.
aior Cameron and family every day in the
most amicablo style imaginable.
National Republican., 1880-07-08
Internal Ueyspve A,,o,rtmonts.

The following internal rovonue appoint
mcnts have been made: GauFcrs-Sylvanus
T. Moulton, flrs; district of Missouri S. 8.
Bowman, sixth district of Kentucky; George
p. Ayres, tenth district of Massachusetts,.
Storckccpnr-Willam L. Woodruff. ffh dis
lrict of Kentucky. Storekccpor and gaugcr--
Nathaniel Hunt, fourth district Of Missouri.
National Republican., 1880-07-08
rhIs NInrnInc,s Wire.

The alarm Of liIo from box 6l3 early lhl5
morning was caused by an iuceudiary throw.
ing lighted match in tho basement Of the
house corner of Third and II streets north
east, occupied by MI Pollock. Luckily, the
flames had not made much Roadway when
discovered, and were exJiuguished with triAMg
loss. The fro department responded, but did
not 60 into service.
National Republican., 1880-07-08
rromotIons in me Mnrlne uosnitnl serylce

The secretary of tho treasury has made the
following promotions and appointments in tho
United States marine hospital service:
To he passed assistant surgeons from July
|, lS50--Assistant Surgeon john Godfrey and
Assistant Surgeon Francis II. Brown. The
former has charge of the marine hospital ut
Mobile, and the latter is on duty at Boston.
Tho following have been appointed assistant
surgeons in the order in which they passed
tho examining board viz: DR.. John Guitcras
of Philadelphia, William A. Wheeler of Evans
vile, Ind. DR.. John \. Benson Of Jersey City,
n j., and DR.. Charles i, Banks of Portland,
Me
National Republican., 1880-07-08
Postnince fnsrcctnrs.

Tho following order has been promulsatc1
by the postmaster.soncra undor dato of
July / THAT from and after this date the
officials Of this department. known rs special
agents shall he designated postofIlco inspectors,
and all orders aud regulations heretofore is.
sued relating TO special agents are amended
uccOrdinrlyp
National Republican., 1880-07-08
Tho Oriental BuiIding Association.

At the last meeting Of the Oriental Build.
ing association, No, o. the following othcoI1
wcro elected for the ensuing term; prcsi-
dent, John Walter yjco.pesilout Chr, rsE
secretary, Loonhgld Erbert treasurer Con
SchacfcT board Of directors, John Banf Jacob
Miller, August CtolsdorT George Govkeler,
lhooG0r Pitt, Horny Kottmlmu, leopold
Levy, Louis poerr aud Henry X, Ku'l% tus.
tees, John Walter ir, and George Bauol5
yaluasor J. B,nf and J, Miller aud attorney
Louis SelAd0.
National Republican., 1880-07-08
a SIOO Conscience.

The acting secretary Of tho treasury re-
cuivod yesterday from an unknown person,
in au envelope posimarked New York, the
sum Of 500. The mouoy has been deposited
into tho treasury on account Of the conscience
fund,
National Republican., 1880-07-08
Deliberately Executed undor Lynch Law.

SAN Francisco, July AT tho Nulture
mine, Arizona, on the 2lst OF June, Il MoXican
nam cd Jose Maria Solaaar, disappointed
suitor Of Miss Lubiato, called at her residence,
and after biof conversation shot her dead,
The murderer lcd, but men secured tho COuu-
try aloot and on horseback, and soon captured
him. 4 lynch court wus held, aud ON tho
testimony Of an eye witness to tho deed the
Mexican wUs convicted and banged. The
whole Affair was Carried out in u quiet and
orderly manner
National Republican., 1880-07-08
ONO Teochrrs, Nssoolliion.

JAriEsTowS, n. Y, July Tile Ohio
teachers association met at Lakewood to-day
Seven hundred teachers were present. The
morning session was takon mp with the dis
cussiom Of industrial education. Professor c.
W. Bennett OF Piqua and Mr.. a. Il, Johuson
of Avon9alo made addresses on the subject
The sessions will continue two days logger
National Republican., 1880-07-08
Banquet rendered to Chester a. Arthur.

Banquet Tenderud tn Chester a. Arthur.
Tho following correspondence has taken
place between n large number Of the members
of the Union League club Of Now York, and
General Arthur, the republican candidate for
yico.prcsidont
NEW York, July O. 1850.
Hon, chester 4. ArthTi
DEAR SIR. In common with Rll truo republicans
we rclOiccu az the happy issue OF the earnest strug-
gle In the Chicago convention, We hail the gone
80 forward confidently 70 tho laburs Of the canvass
We feel an especial and personal qualification in
the fact that the ticket selected RL Chicago bears
your name. Your falthmneSs 10 public duties,
your frnnesS and sagRcity In political affairs, so
well understood by your fellow Citizons In this
earned for you this well-escWed honor. Oure!.
forts Nv your support will DO prompted not only by
political zeal and enthusiasm, but By the warmth
Of strong personal friendship and esteem. That
we may have an opportunity more fully 70 express
to you our sincere congratulations and hearty
The Union League CLUB, on Thursday, the Sth inst.
at o'clock. Yours respectfully,
lSgued :; Hamilton Fish, Noah Davis, Marshall
o, ROburts James EmOt Hugh MOCullOCh, COrne-
Illus r., Agncw, william Dowd benjamin II. Sher-
man, Isaac n. Phelps, Edward JalEray benjamin.
Benjamin X, Phelps, LcgrDnd b. Cannon Brayton
Ives, Clinton Gilbert, b. b. St. j, kOOfn, Salem n.
Wales, Charles H. Tiffany Watson E, Case, MARVEL
W, Cooper Henry X, Thurber, Ch0unCey NJ. DGpeW,
Andrew v stout Charles i, BoCbc, s. Van Rons-
solGcr Ctuger, Henry \, Oakley, Horace NJ Rug,
gles Edward Mitchell and 100 others.
BIr. Arthur returned his warm thanks for
the compliment but declined 10 accept on &c.
count Of recent bereaYements IN his family,
National Republican., 1880-07-08
The Whalors' nnl,er slim.

SAN Francisco, July "A Port Town
send dispatch says that tho schooner Isabel,
iust from tho north, brings tho following writ.
ten report, dated OunnlHslia June 3, and
signed by g. s, Hooper, captain of the Corwiu:
Arrived United StaOs revcnue cutter Cor
win; twelve days from san Francisco; all
typI1 y
National Republican., 1880-07-08
CURRENT CAPITAL TOPICS.
Matters Transpiring In and Around
the Departments.
a New Money-Order Office Conscience
Stricken Nrw-Yorker-Iutornal Reve-
nue. Appointme, ts--Judgc william
Lawrence Named for First
COnptroilcr-Tbe Marine
Hospital Service.
FREQ ncllycrY In LcndyllIn.

The postniTce department yesterday in.
siructed tho postmaster at Leadville, Col, to
establish the frcs.dolivory system, coinmcnc.
ing August /.
National Republican., 1880-07-08

Earned ruHs-SatiOnals .
First base on errOrs-Alhauys 3, Nationals l.
Two-baso hits-NaliOnals 3, Abanys !.
Double plnys-NatiOrGls ,, AlbHnyS2.
Balls cHllcd-On CritChlcy, 81 on Lynch, ~.
Strikcs called-Of Crchluy l2 oil Lynch, 10.
struck out-Albunys t, Nationals i.
Passed b0ls-Snydor3
Timo OF garnc-Ono hour aud twenty-five min
utrS.
Umpire o. II. Butler of Washington,
National Republican., 1880-07-08
ELECTORAL TICK TT.

THE following electoral ticket was then
chosen: ElectOrs.at.luge, Colonel William Il.
Cameron of Petersburg and Colonel II. II.
Rddlobergcr Of Shenandoah. District elect
ors--First district Robert NJ, Mayo; second,
Colonel William Lamb; third, Captain John 8.
Wise; fourth, +. Il. BuIord; 9th, William
Powell; sixth, Colonel Wyatt NJ. Elliott; sew.
enth, S, D. Allen; eighth, S, N. b, Mead; NINTH
James C. Taylor,
At s o'clock another recess was taken for
one hour
National Republican., 1880-07-08
NIonr sEssIoN paEAKs UP IN 4 ROW.

RICHMOND, VA, July 7.--At to.nights scs-
sion motion was made 10 reconsider the yoto
by which the electoral ticket recommended by
the business committee had been adopted.
This gave rise to an excited and lengthy de-
bate, in which tho republican delegates took
an active part, saying they wished to BIZ left
free to vote as they pleased for president and
vico.presidont, and that If republicans were
ignored tho readjusters' party would so down.
Without action on the motion to reconsider
the convention at 1850 p, M adjourned sine
die
National Republican., 1880-07-08
An American Navy for China.

LONDON, July g. The Standards Berlin cor
respondent discussing the relations between
China aud Russia says there seems 10 have
been an idea Of purchasing ships and cannon
in America and putting American seamen
against tho drilled lundlubbors forming ths
bulk of the Russian crews but there is litlle
prospect Of the scheme b5ipg carried out be.
FINE Inu Mar Is nNer.
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or the kernel as is the effect on an apple
plucked from the tree when too green. 1t is
simply killed.. The nutritive juices, which
would otherwise go through natural chem
zeal or refining change, making sugar and
gluten, evaporate, leaving simply theshrunken
organization of the kernel without the life
giving and sustaining properties which are
absolutely necessary to make good milling or
four-producing wheat. On the other hand,
if grain be allowed to stand in the field I'M
cut till it has passed the proper stage of ripe
ness, the effect is almost or quite as bad in
our dry climate as that which results from
cutting it too soon. Every farmer has expe-
rienced how detrimental it is to hay to allow
it to stand uncut till over-ripe. The leaves
part with their substance, while the stem
becomes hard, brittle and woody, and
loses nearly all the qualities that,
if cut at the proper time, would go to make
it good feed for stock. The effect is pre-
cisely the same on wheat straw, while the
berry loses its sugar and glutin and leaves
only the form-the dry, woody substances
and starch-with material reduction in
weight and milling value These statements
are not. founded upon mere conjecture or
theory, but are substantiated by analysis and
actual field experiment, and by the expe-
rience and observation of all good, thought
full millers. An experiment conducted by
Charles T. Lacy, of Minnesota in 1879, at
the suggestion of President Folwell, of the
State University of that State, is especially
interesting and suggestive to the farmers of
this State. Six plats of ground, 429a feet
long and Is feet wide, with vacant spaces be-
tween them about IS inches wide, all on the
same character and quality of soil were
selected. These plats were all sown
on the 18th of April with Scotch
Fife wheat, and the grain grew uni
formly and presented an even appearance.
The result of cutting at different times and
stages of ripeness and weighing may be seen
in the following table.
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NOT CONSIDERED A DISGRACE.

FATAL RESULT OF EXPERIMENTAL HANG
1NG.-A foolish miner of Leadville made
wager that he could, by laying his head
back upon a rope around his neck and con.
trolling his throat muscles by his will, pre-
vent strangulation. He offered to prove it
by allowing his companions to haul him up
from the bottom of the shaft, seventy five
feet below, TO which tLey agreed. The
signal was given, and in an instant he was
swinging in the air. Instead of the pres
sure of bis head upon the knot having the
effect antci ated, however, it caused the
moose to contract, as in "a few seconds he
became painfully aware. He tried to call
out to his associates, but the pressure of
the rope upon his throat made this impos-
sible. The blood, impeded in its passage.
filled his head almost to bursting. He be.
came unconscious. At the mouth of the
shaft his horrible appearance SO paralyzed
his friends with fear that they were unable
to draw him out, and had to call upon the
workmeni He died.
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scale-bug, which is found in some of the
orange orchards, is also believed to be in
duced by neglect, and to be prevented by
care and good cultivation. If the tree is
thrifty it is not likely to be troubled with
disease. Whale oil soap and sulphur applied
to the tree is good remedy for the scale dis
ease, and it is believed to be good applica-
ton for the tree in other respects. We are
not aware that any disease has shown itself
in central California, and we trust with good
cultivation it will remain exempt.
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A little girl of four years was recently
called as witness in Court, and, in answer
:, TIE question what became of little girls
WHO told lies, innocently replied that they
were sent to bed
All blacksmiths have at least one vice
New York Herald. You allude, of course,
to fcTgery.-[D Detroit Tribune.
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A young squaw was accidentally killed
at the Duck Valley Reservation few days
ago, by her own brother. 1t appears that
the boy, aged 10 years, was trying his gun,
and discharged it into the tent in which
his sister was sitting, killing her almost in.
stantly. The young Indian was at once
arrested by the Indian policemen, tried &C.
cording to the Indian law and acquitted.
the accident being clearly proven.
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THE DAILY RECORD-UNI0N.
PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE,

This Department is prepared for the SACRAMENTO
REcoRD-UNIoS by its Agricultural Editor An
matter relating to she agricultural interest will he
found under this head