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National Republican., 1880-07-15
POLITICAL MATTERS.
New York Republican Committee.

New YORK, July 14.--Ata meeting OF the
republican state executive committee, at the
Firth-Avcnue hotel this afternoon, on motion
Of General Arthur, Thomas G. Platt was
chosen permanent chairman. Temporary head
quarters are ordered TO be opened at the
Filth-Avcnue hotel. Henry A. Gledden was
chosen secretary.
New Hampshire Republicans.
CONCORD, N. H., July 14.-The republican
state committee met tonight. Henry II.
House Of Manchester was elected chairman and
George Il. Jenks of Concord secretary. Sem
ator Rollins was elected chairman OF the ex-
ecutive committee. The committee decided
10 hold the state convention at Concord OH
September Z.
Missouri GreenbaclS Convention.
SEDALIA, Mo-, July 1.-THE greenbaclI
state convention mot here to-day. A full state
ticket was nominated as follows: For gov.
ernor, Luman A. Brown; Lieutenant t-governor,
Homer II. Fellows; secretary of state O. ID.
Jones; auditor, A. G. Marks; treasurer, John NJ.
Snced; attorney-general, A. +. McGndley;
judge Of supreme court, Peter +. Bland; reg
lister Of lands James A.. Matinee; railroad
commissioner, John b. Alexander. The con-
vention adopted resolutions indorsiug the
platform and candidates of the national green
hack convention and arraigning the demo-
cratic and republican parties of Missouri FOL
alleged wrongful acts.
Congressional Nominations.
SEDALIA, Mo-, July 14.--The grecnback con
vention of the seventh district of Missouri, il
session hero to-day nominated Judge 4. N
Rice for congress. Judge Rice is republican
NATcHEz, MISS, July 14,--The sixth dis
trict congressional convention to-day renomi
Datod j. Il. Chalmers by acclamation.
BELoIT, KAN, July H.-The republicans
to-day renominated John A. Anderson fo
congress-
LEBANON, IND, July 14.-Hon. G. S. Ortl
was nominated for congress by the republican
congressional convention of the ninth distric
to-day OH the forty-third ballot.
CHICAGO July 14.-A Dubuque, Iowa, specia
to the Times says: Hon. N. c. Deering o
Usage, Mitchell county, was this afternoon re-
nominated for congress by the republicans o
the fourth district.
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I'nnnnasca Iinnnl,IIcnns.

The Tennessee republicans temporarily re-
siding in Washington met last night for the
purpose Of Orgsniainga republican state ss5o-
citation. Hon. A. NJ. Hughes, jr., was elected
temporary chairman, aud Mr. j. II. S. Parker
temporary secretary. The following commit.
tee was appointed to prepare a constitution
aud bylaws: J. NJ. Bishop, A. NJ. McBath aud
II. W. Austin. Judge L. c. Houk made a
speech, in which he reviewed the political
situation In Tonnessee, and expresses his con-
hdcnt belief of republican success in the state
aud the election of threo republican congress-
men. The meeting was composed Of active
republicans, numbering moro Than fifty, who
will exert themselves in restoring Tennessee
to the republican ranks aud aid in capturing
the lower house Of congress, The meeting ad-
iourned till July %.
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pnnIiin Mining stnnI.s.

SAN Francisco, July 1l.-The following
were the official closing quotations of mining
stocks to-day Alta, II; Argenta, ZIG; Bel
cher, u! Best & Belcher, 81; Bullion, IL;
Bodio, st; Belle Isle, 1892 Bechlel, Il Boston
Consolidated, /; Bulwer, 2s; Black Hawk, I;
California, Q; Consolidated Virginia, 3s; Grown
Poiut, II; Consolidated Pacific, IL; Caledonia,
ll.32; Dudley, 3'16; Eureka Consolidated, l5};
Exchequer, II; Gould & Cury ~; Grand
Prize, IA; Goodshsw, 1t; Halo & Narcross, 3;
Imperial, BIG; julia Consolidated, 1872; Jus
lice 2l.32 Leopard, ZIG; Lady Washington,
3 lG; Mexican, 8; Mono, 81; Mammoth, II;
McClintou, 1l,32i Northern Belle, IL North
Bonanza, 1.l6; MONDAY (scler ten days. 3,
North Belle Isle 7'l6; Navajo, 9.l6; .ophir ~
Orc, n; Oyermau, III Potosi, u; Savage, II;
Sierra Nevada, 10s; South Bulwor 2l'32 Sill
yer Kiug, 6; Syndicate, 1899; silver Hill,
5.l6i rloga, 20'S9i 'liptop, 50; Iuscarora, 6.32;
Union Consolidated, 20S; Wales, 3t. Yellow
Jacket 4, Crown Point has levied au assess.
meut Of 80 cents per share.
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Ultimutum to Strikers,

PHILADELPHIA, July H.-Thc firm of Jones,
Rowland & Co., Stepen Robbins X Son, Hughes
& Patterson, Marshall Bros. q Co., Philadel-
phia Iron and Steel company and Gaulbert,
McFadden & Caskey, whose 200 puddlors and
helpers have been on Il strike for eight weeks,
in consequence Of u reduction in wages, to.
day decided upon their ultimatum. In this
they fix scale Of sliding wages, which an.
ticipatcs and provides for all changes of values.
They give the mon until the 23d Instant to ac-
cept the terms, which provide that tho
strikers upon returning to work must leave
the union or any other society that will
conflict with the interest Of the employers.
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national Tducntlonal As.ocintlon.

CHAurAUQuA, N Y, July I4.-At the meet
ing of tho National Educational association
to-day Professor w. Ii. Payne of the Anu
Arbor university read Il paper on "old and
New Principles of Teaching Colonel Parker,
late Of Quincy, made u strong appeal for
DDS for teachers Much Of the day was de-
voted to discussion Of normal schools. Miss
Grace &, Bill read an exhaustive account Of
training schools in all countries. DIR. McCosh
ofPrnccton advocated the institution of chairs
of pedagogy in all higher institutions aud uni
versities. j. G, Gildorish, principal of tho
Iowa state normal school, spoke cuthusias-
tically OF the increased interest in education
us shown by the attention paid to training.
schools. @. S. Osborne, president of the Mis-
souri, state normal school, advocated academic
teachings without training in normal schools
The debate lasted all day.
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nlegal LIeense Fees oharged.

PHILADELPHIA, July li.-m the new court
house this morning Judge Briggs commenced
the Investigation into the Irregular issuance
OF liquor license bonds in the Office Of tho
clerk Of the court Of quarter sessions. The
inquiry grows out Of the petition presented
by Clerk ofthc Court Leeds, in which he ex-
pressed u desire to be relieved Of the odium
which might rest upon him lrOm certain state
meuts made by his eN,chief deputy, Isaac Me-
Bride. The last named pgrsion did not appear,
and the officer who had an attachment for
him reported that Mcbride had guuo oNt of
Naturalization Oc the court, Testimony Was
taken 10 show that extra fees were charged
regularly for tho issuance OF tavern liconses,
the excess being divided among The clerks
Mr.. Leeds tool, the stand aud testified that ha
had no knowledge of such proceedings in his
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WIN Tho Chln,se Commis,Ioners.

Rear-Admiral Patterson, commanding the
Asatic station, under date Of Nagasaki
Japan, June IL, writes to the navy depart
ment as follows: II left Shanghai on the
9th instant and arrived here ON the Sth, aud
will leave on the 10th via "Kobe" for Yoke.
hama TO meet the United States minister and
commissioners to China. When |
left China the indications Of a peaceful settle
ment OF the Kuldjp question was thOught to
be favorable. The health of tho squadron is
excellent" The Richmond will take the
min lister and commissioners to China, aud the
vcs5 els of the squadron will be at their dis
posal to convey them to such points as they
may desire to visit in the prosecution Of theil
mission.
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The state. War Navy uuiIjinc.


1t is expected that the north wing of the
new state, war and navy department building
will be completed by the end of the present
fiscal year, leaving then but small portion
to complete the imposing structure. Colonel
Casey, the superintendent OF public buildings
and grounds, has large force of men On.
gagged on the work, the speedy completion
of which, he says, is the ono ambition of his
life. Thus far nothing definite has been
done with reference to proposition before
the house committee Oh appropriations last
winter TO fit up rooms in the new building Us
an executive Office for the prcsid ent's
clerks IL is urged that the eXecu.
tive mansion is too crampod, and that
quito often presidential fumily arc greatly
inconvcuicncod for want of proper accommO.
dation for friends who come to visit them for
any length OF time. This being the case aud
desiring to keep the mansion intact. additional
quarters for clerks are asked for. 1t was once
proposed to build an extension or to remodel
entirely the White House, but the historical
associations which cling to it was sufficient
grou i'd for rejecting such plan, and other ar
rang ements werc considered best. The pond
ing proposition of locating Tho office In the new
state warand navy department building seems
TO meet the ideas Of the president, Colonel
Casey and others, who suggest in addition,
should the plan be adopted, that the executive
mansion be refiIrnshe1 and renovated
throughout. The new building would then be
very convenient, and besides being the hand
somcst, would b, tho most complete govern.
ment establishment In the world. II is said
that arrangements for these changes will be
consuulmatcd vt the next session Of congress.
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Suicide ora German ,JeweIer.

Theodore Dilgcr, jewcler and watch.
maker living ON King street, Alexandria, con-
mitted suicide at his home last Tuesday
night by swallowing quantity of cysuueret
of potassium, very deadly poison. Ho had
been drinking freely before taking the poison,
being deeply affected by some family trouble.
His sister, Mrs, Vogol, aud her husband and
two small children arrived in this country
from Germany some time ago. Ono of
tho children died shortly after arriving
in America, aud Mr., aud Mrs NOgel
few days ago started for Alexandria. Upon
arriving in Washington they discovered that
they had left their baggage in Baltimore, Mr..
Nogel returned to Baltimore, had the baggage
checked through to Washington, and started
10 walk back. When few miles out from
Baltimore he was killed by u sunstroko Mr..
Dilger learning of the death of his hrother.in-
law, came to Washington to take some steps
to recover his effects, When he went back to
Alexandria ho drank freely About $3.50
o'clock, romarking to his family that he in
tended to kill himsolf he picked up lump of
the poison which he used IN his business and
swallowed portion Of it. Efforts were mnde
to save his life, but he died in very short
limO,
National Republican., 1880-07-15
SHADING RaiIroaa D,sostor

NRw YoRK, July li.-An accident occurred
on the Long Island railroad between Pearsalls
station and Far ROGkaway this morning. A
gravel train going east with thirty.fvo Italian
laborers on board ran under heavy wire
rope, by which derrick near the track was
sustained, sweeping the cars and knocking oil
the laborers. Many mon were manned in u
shocking manner, many had their skulls frac.
tured and others escaped with broken limbs;
three are fatally injured. None of the labor.
ers can talk English. They We're conveyed
10 Brooklyn on special train for medical
treatment.
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Tho presIdent mud HIS cabInct.

President Hayes will not 20 west this week
as has been reported, but will remain here till
the middle of August lie proposes to pass a
couple of weeks in Ohio and attend the re.
union of his old regiment on the 1st of Sep
tember, after which ho will make visit to
tho Pacific coast.
Secretary of War Ramsey, Adjutant. Gen
eral Drum aud Judge Advocate Barr have ro.
turned from their western trip, aud wore on
duty ut the war department yesterday.
Secretary sherman is expected to return on
Saturday aud Secretary Eyarts On Tuesday
next,
Secretary Schurz expects to leave for Indi.
ana GU Saturday evening.
National Republican., 1880-07-15
Cnses of Drowning.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., July 14.--Joscpl
Wyuk oop, aged ten years, son OF Henry Wyn
koop of Philadelphia, and an unknown
colored man, were drowned here this morn
ing the latter losing his lio in an effort tc
rcsc ne young WynkOop.
TROY, N. Y, July 14.-Wille Cohen, aged
eight, and Fred Hunt, aged ten. were drowned
river.
NEW BRUNSWICK, n. j., July H.-Mrs
Richard Holt, wife of prominent citizen
while in the act of taking u bath this morning
at her home was seized with u iit, fell in the
bdth-tub and was drowned.
National Republican., 1880-07-15
The Heat Elsewhere.

NEW YoRK, July 14.--Eight persons were
prostrated by the heat here to-day, five oI
whom died. There were III deaths in the
city during tho past twenty.four hours
among them II children under one year, who
died mostly from the effects Of the heat. Four
fatal cases of sunstroko were reported this
afternoon.
LOUISVILLE, KY, July 1i.-This was the
hottest day of the season, the thermometer
standing high up in the nincties all day.
National Republican., 1880-07-15
The Campaign Opened in mississippi.

MEMPHIS, TENN, July H.-About two
months ago Rufus Armstead was assassinated
near Horn lako, Miss, by Ell Nelms, colored
because Armstcad's brother, when deputy
sheriff of DcSoto county, Miss, a year ago,
killed Noms brother, who resisted arrest,
having been charged with horse stealing. Tho
assassination created much indignation. Nelms,
tue murderer, was pursued to Tunica county
bottoms, and was, together with his brother
Prenliss NcIns aud Tom Konkoy, as accom-
plices, arrested. FL Nclns, the assassin, was
conveyed TO Jail at fernando, aud Prentiss
Nelms and Tom KOnkcy were lodged in
the Tunica county jail. Last Saturday
morning, while the two latter pris-
oners wore being conveyed to Hcrnaudo,
a body of masked men stopped the officers
having tho prisoners in charge. They took
possession of the two men, ana the officers re-
turned to Austin for sssisiance. On returning
they found the two prisoners dead, with their
throuts cut from ear TO car, their bowels pro.
truding from IumberlCss wounds iun ctcd
with knives, and u ropo around each of their
nccks.
An indignation meeting was held at Austin
Oh Monday, ut which resolutions condemmiug
the uct were passed. Committees were also
appointed, composed of whites and blacks, To
ferret out the murderers.
National Republican., 1880-07-15
AmerIonn Tuternrlse IN nus,,o.

LONDON, July A.-A Berlin dispatch to the
Standard says: American enterprise is be.
ginning to turn tho immense natural re.
sources of Russia to account, Mr., Barker, the
Imerican who nrooured the hlst rour ct nisers
of tho Russian volunteer fleet when war with
England was approhended, has established a
joint stock company with a capital Of $s,OO0,-
600 to work tho South Russian coal mines.
Mr.. Tweda of Now York has set to working
the naphtha folds of the Kuban. II thoy eau
obtain n su0iciency Of hands, which Is always
difficult matter IN lazy laud, these COM
panies arc pretty sure TO prosper"
National Republican., 1880-07-15
FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH.
Ex-GoVERNOR CIMPBELL.
Death OF n Gentleinan Distinguished In
Military aud Civil Life.

Ex-Governor John Allan Campbell died at
his residence, No. 1912 Fifteenth street north
west, ut o'clock yesterday morning. His
death will bo sincerely mouraod by II large
circle Of friends, by whom lo was held in high
esteem for his excellent qualities Of head aud
heart. The deceased was IN the prime Of life.
His first service 10 the government was ren-
dered in 1861, whoa he entered the three
months service. AftCrward ho served as
adiutant- general uudor General A. Med. Nc
Cook and was with General McCoolI at Shiloh.
Artcrward he was transferred to General
SchOheld's staff, uuder whom he served
rs adiutaut-geue eral. lie followed Gem
oral Schofcld from tho Army of the
Cumberland TO tho Army of the Ohio.
Subsequently, when General Schofold was
transferred to tho department of North Caro-
lima, he continued to serve under him as aiju-
tant-general. lie was with General Schoheld
at tho time of Johnston's surrender aud ren.
dcrod efficient service during the days Of re-
construction in Virginia. When General Scho-
field became secretary of war General Campbell
was selected US his military secretary. lie was
subsequently rendered al appointment in the
regular army, but ho declined it. President
Grant mado him governor Of Wyoming terri
tory, aud lie served IN this capacity for six
years. lie then received tho appointment of
third assistant secretary Of state. Ho per-
formed the duties of this Office with great
ability until his health began to fail him.
about two years ago. For the beuoft of his
health he was appointed consul at Baslc. Swit8.
orland, but his health continuing TO fail. he
resigned that office about year ago. Since
that day he has resided in this city. In all
the honorable posts military aud civil-to
which he was called he served the government
most conscicntiously. III, leaves wife and
child The funeral will take place Saturday
afternoDn
National Republican., 1880-07-15
Execution of Cuban Insursepts.

New YORK, July li.-An evening paper
says: News has been received in this city by
the Cuban revolutionary committee of the
killing by the Spaniards of the Cuban pris-
oners whose names will be found below
Minister of War Pic Rosado, Natalie Argenta
DR.. Enrique Verona Torres, Rlymon Gutreez
Felix Monejon, Donaingo Mcssa, Lieutenant
Manuel Portcz. Eche Vcrria, also several
others. They were all sick when captured in
u residence, and were under charge of DR.
Torres. Their retreat was u fow miles from
ManZanillo,
National Republican., 1880-07-15
WASHINGTON. D. O.. URsDAY MORNING, Is, $780,

yards of Seth & Co., where seven coored men
were employed, compelled a suspension Of all
work and drove the colored men over the
river. The mob then numbered several hun
drcd aud was addressed by the mayor Of
Atchison and others, urging peace and
order, but without avail. The colorCd
drivers of the transfer teams were compelled
to turn back over the bridge, and tho colorcd
porters at various freight dopots and other
negroes in town were hunted up aud sent over
into Kansas. The authorities, finding oil
their efforts TO quiet the mob useless, tec-
come and exercise his authority, butshe re-
fused to come. Tie mob now have possession
of East Atchison. aud defy the law and
militia. Tho people of Atchison, who are
largely interested In industries, are indignant
at the disaraceful proceedings and unless the
officers of Buchanan county, Mo-, do their
duty tomorrow, they propose to take hand
in tho aflnir
National Republican., 1880-07-15
Reorennfzed for the Ca,npaIeo.

The republicans of the first district met at
Douglass halt Hillsdale, d. g., Tuesday night,
and reorganized for the campaign. II, Doug.
lass, jr. was chosen president, DR., George w,
Fisher yice.prcsident, p, W. Shippen secretary,
aud Thornton Slaughter treasurer Mr.,
Douglass, on assuming the CHAIR made a stir
ring speech for tho republican nominees, aud
was followed by DR.. George w, Fisher ia a
similar strain, Resolutions wcr1 passed in
dorsing thorough canvass in tho southern
states and for the erection Of u Garfield aud
Arthur pole and bAnner.
National Republican., 1880-07-15
The First comptrollership.

New York. July 1i.-The Ercning Post has
the following: Judge Lawrence has written
to the president that he will accept the first
coniptrolorship of the treasury, provided that
he does not receive n nomination Tor congress
This is not satisfactory to the administration,
aud the probabilities are that Judge Lawrence
will not be given the option"
National Republican., 1880-07-15
Important to Liquor Dealers.

Judge Butler of the United States district
court, at Philadelphia, on Tuesday rendered a
decision upon the question ofstamping stand.
casks" The judge decides that the act direct
ing that all packages containing flyo gallons
or moro Of distilled spirits mus be stamped
refers TO packages filed for shipment, salo or
delivery by rectiher or wholesale dealer.
without breaking such package. The law had
no reference to a retail deIlcr who, for the
convenience Of trade, cmpted spirits into q
stand-Cask
National Republican., 1880-07-15
The Indinn Territory Invasion.

General Pope telcgaphs TO the president
that tho so,clled invasion Of the Indian ter
ritory is Of no Importance. The country pro.
posed to be inyadod Is thoroughly secuted by
the troops aud all unauthorized persons aro at
once removed. General pOpo wisely advises
against arrnstiug aud trying the parties so re.
moved as that is just what they want 10 in
crease their importance,
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Irportnnt Nnval promotlons.

The retirement OF Rear Admiral rrenchard,
which took place on tho 10th instant caused
the following promotions in the navy, viz 4:
Commodore Fairfax OF Virginia, TO the grade
OF admiral; Captain Upshur of Virginia, to the
grade ofcommoiore; Commander Potter of New
York, to tbs grade of captain; Lieutenant
Commander Wills Of Massachusetts, to the
grade Of commNndcr; Lieutenant Snow OF
Maine, to the grade OF licutonant,c com.
maudor, aud Master H. NJ, Jcoby of Pomsyl.
y0ua, TO the grade Of lieutenant.
National Republican., 1880-07-15
The Case of Cbasiiuo Coz.

NEW YORK, July IA colored indignation
meeting was held tonight to protest against the
hanging of Chastino Cox. Resolutions were
passed denounciug Governor Cornclls action in
refusing a hearing to counsel, and a committee
was appointed to wait on the governor and ask
one weeks respite with the privilege of hear.
ing Cox's counsel during that time.
National Republican., 1880-07-15
The Georgia Revenue omcer., Case,

ATLANTA, GA July 1.-the United States
circuit court was engaged all day with the
case of the revenue officers charged with the
murder Of William A. Jones of Campbell
county. The evidence shows that Jones was
killed while desperately running to escape.
Great interest is felt in the case here. 1t will
be concluded tomorrow.
National Republican., 1880-07-15
womon,s Clrlsilnn romnornnoc rnInn

OCEAN GROVE, N. j., July 4,-1he fourth
annual convention of the Womeu's Christian
Temperance Union began in the auditorium
this evening Rev. Dr. Stokes made the ad.
dress of welcome, which was responded to by
Mrs. Wietenmeyer, Mrs. Lsthrop of Michi.
gan, and Hon. Samuel Copper of England
Daring tho week prominent temperance
women of the country will assist at the meet
ings.
National Republican., 1880-07-15
The philadelphia Custom-House

PHILADELPHIA, July H.-Gencral Hart
ranft, the newly'appointed collector of the
port, called upon Mr.. A. p. Tuition, tho retir'
ing collector, this afternoon at the custom
house. 1t is understood that everything was
satisfactorily arranged FOR a transfer Of tho
Office tomorrow or next day.
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KuGn.Hnll.

ALBANY, N. Y, July H.-Albanys, 7
Rochcstors, 10.
BUFFALO, July 1i.-Bulliilos 8; Cincinnatis g.
Troy, N. Y, July y14.-Providences, Z; Troy
Citys,2
BosroN, July 14.-Worcestcrs, 6; Bostons, o.
CLEVELAND, July 14.-Clevolands 4; Chi
cagos 1.
National Republican., 1880-07-15
sovore Storm In Y,rrinla.

ORANGE CoURT-HoUsE VA, July 14.-Dur-
ing severe wind and rain storm near this
place yesterday largo corn.house Of Major
Scott was blown down aud the dwelling of
Charles Herring was set on'fre by lightning.
Mrs. Herring was paralyzcd by the stroke.
National Republican., 1880-07-15
The Model Bocrder.

NEW York, July 14.-Dr Tanner still keeps
up his fast To-day he drank Al ounces
of water aud weighed 1884 pounds, being an
increase of IL pounds since morning. His
pulse is 95, temperature 0S, and respiration is.
Ho drove in Central park and returned feeling
well.
National Republican., 1880-07-15
Lake View sunday.sohool Assembly.

SYRACUSE N. Y, July 1d.-The Lake View
Sunday school assembly at Cazeuovia lake be.
gan last evening with good attendance.
General Wooiforl began the lectures to-day
with his impression OF the SOUTH The asscm-
bly, continues ton days. Many Sunday.school
workers of all denominations actively partici-
u1.1
National Republican., 1880-07-15

Collision Between Military and Police.
GALVESTON, July IA Nc,cs' special from
San Antonio says advices have been received
of difficulty between the military and police
at Monterey. Ono officer and two policemen
are reported killed.