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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29
Registration I'm New York.

Yesterday the work of registration for the No.
vomber election commenced In the city OF Brook
lyn and certain other places throughout the state
of New York. II begins in New York city one
week from yesterday and IN certain other specified
localities one week later. This Is done under the
amendment of the election laws passed at the last
session OF the legislature The law of 1872 np-
plies to all cities under 10000 inhabitants and 10
all villages having more than 100 inhabitants ex.
cepting those abutting on cities more than l6CO0
first day of registration The Size of the cities and
villages IN to bo determined by the state census OF
1870 and not the federal census of 1850. The cities
which hnYo less than 10000 inhabitants by the cen.
sus Of 1875 and hence full within the law of 1872
are Binghamton, Hudson, Lockport Long Island
city, ogdensburg Rome, Schenectady and Water
town,
II should be borne in mind by citizens Of New
York residents of Washington that besides the
above and the three laws respectively for New
York city. Brooklyn aud the towns Of Kings
county, there Is new registration law which wns
made by the last legislature for specified places
throughout the state. These places are first cities
of more than l6 900 inhabitants, excepting New
York and BrookyIl second, all towns abutting on
such cities, excepting those adjoining Brooklyn,
tratum IS not required in the towns governed by the
act unless twenty five electors petition for IL but
IN the cities II is imperative. The cities of
more than sixteen thousand inhabitants, 70 which
this law applies as well ~ to their abuttng towns
ara Albany, Auburn, Buffalo, Cohoes Emirs,
Rochester, Syracuse, Troy, Utica and YonGors,
The first day OF registration under this new law Is
Tuesday, three weeks before the election. or two
weeks from yesterday, Outside OF New York and
Brooklyn there will be but two meetings Of the
registration officers. The second will be held on
Friday before the election in those places governed
by the statute Of 1880, and on Tuesday preceding
the election wherever the law OF 1872 applies.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29

to order, and after referring to union and
harmony in the party, said the state commit.
tee had selected Rufus w. Pcckham MS presi.
dent of tho convention which was agreed to
with cheers.
Mr.. Faulkner also named the leading sccre-
tarics selected by the committee, and their Sc
lection was agreed to. The chair appointed
John Kelly Of New York aud Mr.. Hill of Che
nnug to conduct Mr.. Peckham to the chair.
Mr. kelly's name was received with great APP
plause.
The temporary organization was made per.
maneut aud the following resolution was
adopted
Reso'red, That the state committee. by unani-
nous vote, recommend to the state convention
the following names as additional members OF the
present state committee: Augustus SChcll, John
Kelly, Edward kcarney, Erastus Corning and
William Purcell.
Speeches were made by John Kelly, John
Fox and Amasa J. Parker.
The platform rcailirms the declaration oI
principles made at tho state convention on
the occasion of the grand ratification of tn
proceedings of the democratic national con-
vention, pledges the thirty.fve electoral votes
Of Now York FOR Hancock and English, and
expresses confidence that tho next federal ad.
ministrati0n will be conducted on cOns,itu'
tional methods. On motion It was ordered
that the convention proceed to nominate Il
candidate for chief judge of the court of ap'
peals.
Mr.. Cowen of Rensselaer,, after somc re.
marks, nominated Charles A. Rapallo OF New
York
Mr.. Hill Of Chemung nut In nomination
George B. Bradley Of Steuben.
Mr.. Bookstavcr Of Syracuse put In nOmina-
tion William @. Rugcr Of onondaga. Mr.. Ru.
gers name was received With applause.
The first ballot was then taken. When the
ro!l-call had reached Ulster county, Judge
Rapallo having received over 800 votes, Mr..
John Kelly asked leave to change his vote
to Judge Rapallo. Another delegate made
similar request.
The chair ruled that no changes could be
made until the roll should be completed.
At this time there were about S5 votes foi
Bradley, go for Ruger, 10 for William III
Sawyer, and some scattering votes for A. w
Hubbard Samuel Hand, Calvin Frost and
Albert S. Sperry.
When the roll was finished many changes Ia
Judge Rapallo were made, aud finally it was
moved that his nomination be made unani
nous. Agreed to.
Az 4:2o p. nj. the convention adjourned
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29

The following appointments and promotions
in the census Office, to take effect October /,
were made yesterday Glass $50 Misses
Lillian L. Moore, District of Columbia; Frances
Anna Proctor, do; Ida f. Weldon, do, and
Kate A. Hollcran, do, Glass SGO0-Mrs. Mary
c. Harkness, Connecticut; Miss Annie II. Cavis,
District Of Columbia; Il. d, Callahan, do; A, +,
Salmon, do; w. b. Rcnncr do; w. II. Smith.
Virginia; L. Steer do, aud IL. Wxon, New
York. Glass S72O-G II. Radford, District OF
Columbia, aud K. r. Bronner New York, pro-
NOTED for efficiency from the S72o to the Ssi0
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29
Tho Kentucky Lottery case.

Congressman Carlisle of Kentucky, Colonel
Moulton of Cincinnati, Mr.. Dickinson of Ken
lucky, Mr. Morris Of New York aud others arc
in the city to ondeavor to effect suspension Of
the order Of the pOstmas tcr.general touching
the holding of tho mail Of the Kentucky lottery
companies. Tho ut torneys hold that tho
operation of the ord er is n discrimination
against the Kentucky companies inasmuch as
it is not enforced against the Louisiana COM
pany. The postmaster general is absent in
New York, and meanwhile Acting Postmaster
General Hazen declines TO either hear Hrgu-
ments or suspend the operations OF the exist
ing orders until Mr. Maynard returns.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29
raeiiic Mining stocks.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept, 2s. Tho following
arc the official closing quo tatons of mining
stocks to-day; Alpha, 81; Alta, 81 Bechtel, /;
Belcher, 81; Bolvidere, 1882 Best & Belcher,
l08; Bodie, A; Bullion, 1; California, "a; Chol-
lar, "a; Consolidated Virginia, 80; Grown Point,
2l; Eureka Consolidated l6!; Exchequer 2;
Gould & Curry 5; Grand Prize, IA; Hale &
Narcross, 5s; Mammoth, /; Martin White,
1882; Mexican, 11R; Mono, IL MONDAY, IL;
Northern Belle, l0!; ophir, 0!; Orc, Ia Over
man, Iii Potosi, %; Savage, %; Sierra Nevada,
1oh; Silver King, 8; Union Consolidated, 22t;
Wales, III; Yellow Jacket, 5s; Goodshaw, 1882
Lnniter. !; Boston Consolidated, 1916.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29
The Kings Mountain Centennial.

CHARLOTTE, N, O., Sept 2s.-Arrangements
for the sale of railroad tickots to the Kings
mountain centennial celebration, which takes
place October 5 to 8, arc complete and the
tickets will be offered by all roads south on
October ], good from ton to thirty days, ac-
cordng to the distance from Kings mountain
at one aud one'quarter cents per milo each
way. special train will leave Charlotte, N.
O.. aud Greenvlle, S. O., every morning for
Kings mountain, returning at night. Tho
platform at which visitors will get OF is 22S
miles from Atlanta, thirty-nine miles from
Charlotte and Ave milos from the battle
ground. Ample convoyances from the station
to the battle-ground will be provided, Every
indication now points to large and successful
celebration.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29

A letter to the New York Herald from II. T.
Titus, underwriters agent at Titusvile Fla
says; 81 send you the facts in regard to the
death of General Torbert. He came on shore
bound aud lashcd to piece of the wreck, and
was still alive when he reached the beach; tue
bank being very abrupt and high and sea
running mountain high he could not free him
self He WAS dashed in and out by the action
of the sea along the beach for two and half
miles. When rescued life was found to have
become extinct. lie fought the surging bill.
lows maniully, but to oayail. II was sight
not cas- lily described to sec brave man lashcd
to piece of timber, In the jaws of death, ou a
mad and furious ocean, now on tho top of a
hugh wave running toward the sad hills, and
In another moment carried out as far rs the
oye could see, dashed TO and fro, while fouI
strong and powerful men wcrO looking on
and were unable to raise a hand to save this
brave aud gallant mau from such terrible
death,n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept, 2s,-This was the
second regular day of tho fall meeting of the
Jockey CLUB
In the first race, dash of threc'quartors OF
mile, for two.year'old colts, Booiiack was
first, sars6eld, tho fIvoritc, second, and Lelex
third. Time, 120I,
The second race was dash of mile aud
a.hsf, n handicap for all ages, and was won
by Bowling Green, with Hlmyar, the lavorite
second, and Bonnie Scotland (gelding) third.
Time, .2:424,
In The third race, a dash of one mile, Re.
nown, tho fayorite, was first, Jim Malone sec
ond, and Wooster third. Time, lA7!,
The fourth race WAS a dash of ono and one
quarter miles, selling race, for Ull ages. Mata
gordoe the fNvOrite, was first, Bonnie scot
land (gedingl second, and Yentriloqust third
Time, 2:la
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29
THO rhird Virginia pIstrict.

Especial Dispatch to riiE NArIoSAL REPUBLICAN, J
RIcuMoSD, Va, Sept, %, 1850.
The republican congressional committee of
this (tho third district met here to-day, and
with but one dissenting voice selected Henry
l.. Pelouze OF this city as their candidate for
congress. The selection is q good one, as the
nominee is a self.made man of high character
and stauch republican. He will make Il
hot campaign, commencing tomorrow morn
ing, ARTHUR A. SpIrZER,
Secly State Rep. Com.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29
American A ondemy of NredIoiue.

PROVIDENCE r, l., Sept. 2S.-The American
Academy of Medicine, composed of N. D.s,
who have also received the degree of A. NJ,
commenced its annual meeting 10 Manning
hall, Brown university, this alte ernoon, the
president, DR.. Frederick d. Lente of New
York city, in tho chair. Twenty.four new
fellows were elected. Drs. p. ID. Koyser, X.
]. Dunglison and L. II. Steiner were appointed
committee to prepare u certificate of mem
bership. comm ittee was appointed to
nominate officers and to report tomorrow,
Tho meeting adjourned till evening to listen
to au address by DR.. Lente.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29
Escape OF Jail Birds.

BosToN, Sept 2S.-John Fannigan, alias
Johu Moore, aud Charles II. Willard escaped
from the Salem Jail this morning. They sawed
or u bar of their cell. aud when Nght-Watch-
man James Beane entered the jail Mt $3.50 a.
IN. they struck him over tho head with an
iron bcd.post, cutting him severely. They
then stole his keys and revolver aud departed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29
MissIssinpi Crnsun Keturns.

1t Is stated that the tabulntion of the census
returns from Mississippi reveal startling dis
crepanccs, which Indicate clearly rotten
ness similar to the South Carolina returns.
These "errors" or false returns were deemed
of suni cient Importance to warrant the detail
of prominent officer of the bureau to visit
that state aud make personal investigation OF
tho matter. The gentleman left for Missis-
sinni Inst miphE
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29
Hope in Georgia.

John +. Collins, collector Of customs at
Brunswick, Ga, and republican nominee for
congress in the first Georgia district, arrived
here yesterday aud had II lengthy interview
with Chairman Hubbell of the congressional
committee. Mr. Collins says thoro is II very
good prospect of securing a republican victory
In his district as the democrats are not only
broken into bitterly hostile factions on the
question of the governorship, but that tho
situation is still further complicated by tho
appearance of an independent democratic can
didate for congress, who will draw many votes
from tho regular nominee of tho parity that
under these conditions the republican ma
jority in the district will have a fair ighting
chance for tho first time in many years rs
the triangular contest will 90 far toward
securing full vote aud q fair count.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29
CongrossionuI Nominations.

The following nominations to congress were
made yesterday:
epubicam-Chillem Roberts, third New Jer-
sey district; John McChandler eighth Massa-
clusotts; Albert c. Woodworth, eleventh do.
II. l.. Pelouse, third Virginia; Henry W.
Lord, first Michigan.
Democrats-Georgc A. Snowden, first Penn
sylvania district; Daniel Dougherty, second do
Samuel j. Randall, third do; George Bull,
fomth do; ]. X. Falwell fifth do; Robert
Klotz, eleventh do; A. A. Hardenbrooli, sew
enth New Jersey; General W. S. Rosecranz
first California
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29

. CHICAGO Sept. 2S.-The Chicago Jockey
and Trottng club has had rather disastrous
season owing to various causes, aud its prop.
erty is likely to change hands shortly, fact
which has given rise TO story that it had
been entirely abandoned. The club will he
continued next year. although some new men
will be included in its directory.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29
A California Election Decisi on

SAN Francisco, Sept 2s.-The supreme
court to-day decided that no county or munici-
pal officers are to be voted for at the election
this fall, either in San Francisco or in the in
terror counties. This undoes great amount
of county convention work by the various
political parties.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29

PETERSBURG, Va, Sept. 2s.-Aftcr being
kept together for the past thirty-sx hours the
jury in the case of John Merritt now on trial
in the Halifax IN. c. county court for the
murder of L. NJ. Hicks, failed to agree up to
0;30 o'clock tonight and are still in charge OF
the sheriff. The jury are now SO divided that
it is not thought there is any probability of
their agreeing. Tho case excites great In.
fnnnoI
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29
Bids for rateut-omce Gases.

Bids were opened yesterday at the depart.
ment ofthc interior for furnishing about eighty
iron iro-proof model-cases to replace those
destroyed by the fro which occurred In The
building in 1877. There were only nvo bid.
ders, and the total cost of the cases, as shown
by the bids, ranges from Sl07,0O0 to Sl5O0Oo.
Tho award will be made In few days.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29
New York Democratic Convontlon,

SARATOGA, N. Y, Sept 2s.-The democratic
state convention assembled in the town hall
nt 1l5 o'clock. The outside attendance filed
all tho space in the hall. When John Kelly
entered the hall he was received with applause
aud cheers. So also was Lieutenant'Goy'
ornor Dorsheimcr and other leading mem
Lers Of the party. Mr.. Faulkner, chairman
OF the state committee, called the convention
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29

New YoFK, Sept. 25.-A special dispatch to
the New York Freeman's Journal announces
that the pope has named DR.. Michael Corrlgau,
now bishop of Newark, n. j.. to be coadjutor
of tho archbishop of New York, with the
right of succession and with the title of arch.
bishop In partibus ilfdeli,tn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29

New YORK, Sept 25.-At meeting of the
stockholders OF the Gold aud Stock telegraph
company, held to-day, the following directors
were elected for tho ensuing year: Norvin
Green, Tracy II. Edison, james II. Banker,
Augustus Schcl, Anson Stagcr, William NJ.
Bliss, George b. Prescott, James O. Green,
Hamilton Mex. Twombly and Samuel f.
BarRer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29

BosToN, Sept pa private letter from
Egypt states that President Hayes has com.
mutcd tho sentence of Stephen Mirzole, for
mcrly Of Boston. who was tried by United
States Minister Maynard at Alexandria and
sentenced to death
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29
FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH.
THE HAVAL ACADEMY.


Cadet Engineers In the order OF Merit.
ANSAPoLIs, Mp, Sept. 2S.-Tho order OF
merit in which candidates for cadet engineers
at the naval academy passed is announced as
follows First, L. A. Wedderburn of the Dis
trict Of Columbia; ID. c. @. Beron Of Massa-
chusetts; 81, II. A. Field of New York; 4,h,
H. S. Parmcntcr of Rhode Island; 5tb, X. II.
Orr Of Delaware; 9th, II. o. Crisp of Mary.
land; 7th, p. o. Kcllhotz of Maryland; 9Th, G.
+. Hewes Of Pennsylvania; 9th, A. J. Biddle
Of Michigan; 10tb, c. NJ. Fahs Of Alabama;
1lth. T. r. Richardson Of Pennsylvania; 18th,
Il Davis of Pennsylvania; 18Th, F. j. Loomis
Of Connecticut; 18th. Il. $. Wcrntz of Penn.
sylvana 18th. J. p. Starr of Pennsylvania;
10Th, A. B. Matthews of Ohio; 18th, G. NJ.
Kncppcr Of Pennsylvania; 18th, w. O. Holmc
OF New Jersev 10Th, w. l.. Capps of Virginia;
Goth, A. l.. Hughes of Ohio; 21st, II. II. Whit.
tlcsey Of Maryland; 22d, II. w. Jones Of Vir-
giniR; 23l, II. r. McCay Of Maryland; 9th,
VI. Dorgan of South Carolina; 25'h, p. C..
Brewer Of Pennsylvania. Messrs. McCay and
Brewer were rejected on account of physical
disqualification, aud +. X. HILL 26th, and w.
Shields, 21th, took their places. The class
generally, both in physical and mental capac.
ity, exceeds any that ever before entered.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29

New YORK, Sept. 2s.-To.day was the first
day of registration In Brooklyn. The total
number registered rs reported was 80 23l. In
the last presidential election, 1876, the whole
number registered on the first day was 26,5i3
and in 1870, 25,165
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29

INDIANAPoLIs, Sept. 2s.-The cornerstone
of the new state house of Indiana was lai d
to-day with appropriate ceremonies, under the
auspices of tho state officers and state-housc
commissioners. Ex-Governor Hendricks do.
liycrcd tho grafton
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29

FoRT scorr, KAN, Sept. 2s.-F. NJ. Shaw,
late president of the First national bank of
Paoa Kan which went into liquidation some
months ago, was arrested at Paola last night
charged with making forced entries in the
report of the condition of the bank. The ar.
rest was made by the deputy United States
marshal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29
GroenbacbIs,n in Louisiana.

NEW ORLEANS Sept. 2s.- The greenback
executive committee of the state organized to-.
day by electing p. Harman chairman and d.
J. Sadlier secretary.5 The committee issued
mn address and appointed a campaign com.
mlttee Of one from each congr essional district,
with II. PemberOn chairman. The exccu.
tive committee resolved to put Il full electoral
ticket in the field. The secretary says that
parishes,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29
Buse-Bali.

Boston, Sept, 2s,-Bostons g. Troys, 9,
CINcINNATI, Sept 20, - Cincinuatis, 3
Cleyeauds, Z,
PHILADELPHIA, Sept 2S, - Nationals, :
/,
CHICAGO, Sept 2s,-Chlcagos, .; Batialos 3
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29
The CnntestIng oarsmen.

PORTLAND, Me-, Sept 2S,-Rley, Ross,
Paisted, Kennedy, Davis, Lee and other prom.
iuent oarsmen will participate in the Lake
MaIsnaeook regatta tomorrow.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-09-29

f3o 900 was bought in the open market yes
tsrday for shipment to the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-07

.,.oi, the common stock. and the difference OF ~
sor cent in their price is too great Tue movements
- xorthwest exerted more direct infiuence upon
A.. nroes of St. PAU than npon other stocks aud
:. PM common rose to 9olaa9ois aud the pre-
$50 90 112la2Iils.. Chicago. 81. Paul. Mime
80 and Omaha common stock scld at AZ at the
,ar;uo declined to 4eit and recovered only to AZ,
. Tie rreferree stock rose from s0 20 81 ga sos.
Iake Shore. Erie Michigan Central,and Central and
Hudson were barely steady, aud at the close were
,...har weak movement ia Reading
.a,,,sd its price up 90 24l923Ss The move
,sont IL traced to the German element while
g. sales of the stock at the advance were
lifted to Philadelphia accounts. Excepting Read
-, the coal stocks weak. although with the
-,or,l market in early dealings their prices al
~o,eea Peoria Decatur and Evansville stock was
usuauy active. and rose to 27l2G27 Mobile anu
Osio was dull at 24ls92Ii2 because OF lack OF
-, offered for sale. The Northern Pacifics were
s,oadv all day. Hannibal and st. Joseph stock rose
60. s6ls 10 81 but in final sales the gain was lost
-, the preferrel stock was strong az 73 up to
etl. Missouri. Karsas and Texas was weak, and
.ho Wsbashes were only steady Western Union
ING dull its price fell from 10Si2 10 107s4. Pa
$50 Mail vas steady between Al Z and 41ss. Gen
.r,ly the market closed weak.
The dealings IN Government bonds amounted TO
e,oo 600. and at firm figures The biddings for Us
" ISL per cents and per cents were advanced
y rel cent. Annexed are the closing quotations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-07

The transactions in State bonds included North
CoroiiDa Is. June and July, at 293a and April and
October at 29saG29Ss. and Alabama, class A. at
597s Louisiana consols quoted offered at 46S4.
The sales Of city bank stocks covered AUerican
Exchange 10l at lis and Fourth National 'ol at
l1G2a.
There was not large business done in railroad
bonds but prices generally were strong Erie Sec
ond consols closed at 81 gam Of Is ana the funded
bs sold at S512 against S5ss yesterday. Missouri,
Kansas and Texas first consols were firm at an adj
vance of Il 70 1864 but the seconds were weak IN
svmpatby with the stock declining from 66as 10 s.
Mobile and Ohio first IS were in demand, and
rose to 1O5 against 1898 Wednesday. tue first
debentures being duh and Il easier at o3si. Can
ada Southern frsts rose from s23i 10 o34a 49,
and ST. Louis and Iron Mountain second mortgages
from 1O4l4 to 1043 the second incomes rising rfr
cent TO 50 but later selling at 81. The hrsts OF the
elevated railways were firm; New York Mt HOP.
and Metropolitan at 1O0l4. Oregon Railroad and
Navigation advanced u per cent to 20, Ono
Central firsts l per cent to u, and Ieorla'
Decatur and Evansville Incomes per cent TO OZ.
ST Panl firsts |. aud d. extension. were in demand
and rose to 112. Denver and Rio Grande hrsts
were L higher at 1O4l2GlO4ss Kansas Pacific con-
coils l. lower at 97s4 and Texas and Pacific incomes
were a higher at 90.
A., error in the figures OF tO-day's Sub Treasury
statement prevents from giving the accurate
faureS of the weeks movements. but the Sub
Treasury's loss for the week is about $2.4OO'o0O.
Money to-day was in abundant supply, and loans on
call we're made at 21e92 per cent. The only change
IN the domestic exchange on New-Y0rk is nj Chi
caQo where the rate has declined to al Z5a 81 dis-
count. The United States Treasurer at " ashlngton
today received $226 600 III National bank notes Tor
redemption The customs receipts were as 100
and he internal revenue receipts $3OI ,6OO. HE
following is the Clearing House statement to-day
Exchanges $106. 704 400; balances, T5,333,209
Foreign exchange remains inactive, but rates are
a.nndr ~, the hasls of The following QUO .atiOns