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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
A NIIssIsslppI River stenmer snnlr.

MEMPHIS, July 3O,-At o'clock this morn
ing an Anchor line steamer, the City of YickS-
burg. en- route from ST, Louis TO Nicksburg
whilo lying at Ashport, Tenn, l20 miles above
Memphis was found TO be in sinking condt-
ton The boat vas about being backed Out
Of the landing, and time was barely givon for
tito passengers 10 save themselves, FOrtu-
natoly, however ell ssGap ed, although tho
steamer sank within ton minutes, Itis thought
she struck an old stump while making
the handing, which crushed her hull, She
lies ol0se TO IhOrp, with her hrboard side UNI
der wafer 10 the hurrlcSnc deck. The boat
aud cAgo SFs total loss. She was niue years
old, valued ~ $4,000 0nd uu,nsurod. Her
passengers worp broghI to Memphis by the
steamer Golden Sty, The Nickshurg's freight
consisted OF 1000 packages, destined for Mem.
phis merchants, besides good amount Of way
freight for points between here aud Yicksburg.
II Is rumored two or threo of the deck crew
were drowned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
BASKETBALL.
Troy, N. Y, July 3O.--Troys, z; BufTalos 6.


LONDON, July 30.-This is the fourth day
Of the Goodwood meeting. Tho race for the
Nolecomb stakes, for two.year.old colts aud
iillies, came of and was won by Mr.. p. Loril.
lards ch. {. Paw-Paw. The second place was
secured by tho duke of Wcslminster's ch. +.
Metoora and the third place by Mr.. Craven's
b. c. Capuchin. Sir f. Johnston's ch c. Chel.
sea aud Mr. c. J. Curtis b. c. Efe also ran.
The betting just before the race was five to
ono against Paw-Plw, ten to three against
Mcteora, five to four against Capuchin, eight
To o1e against Chelsea aud eight to one
against Elc. Capuchin aud Chelsea ran side
by sido to the distance polc, where PawPaw
came to tho front and won by half length,
with three lengths between the second aud
third horses
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
Tho Sn,nlns Silyer Ynnlt.

PHILADELPHIA, July 30.-The architect Of
tho United States treasury department visited
tho United States mint in this city to-day
(Friday) end perfected the plans for the conf
piotion OF tho new silver vault. 1t is TO be
built in tho basement now used as as n store
room. and will be twenty by twenty-five feet
In sizo and lined with steol plates. The vault
will be similar in design TO that in use by the
treasury department at Washington and by
thu sub treasury Of the United States In this
city. 1t will have a storage capacity of
100000 standard dollars, weighing in the
aggregate $50 tons.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
THE UTE COMMISSIoM.
Success Of tho Treaty Now Assured.

Los PGNos AGENCY, CoL., via LAKE CrTY,
CoL., July 30.-Forty. chiefs and head
mon of tho Uncompahgre Utes signed the
treaty Yesterday. The success of the commits.
sion is assured beyond doubt. Ouray assures
the commission that no trouble will be OK
perienced In getting tho White River and
Southern Utes TO sign now that tho Uncom.
pahgres have agreed TO tho treaty Instruc-
tions were received yesterday from Washing
ton Informing the commission that tho reser-
walton would not be thrown open for settle.
mont until tho Indians were removed and \
proclamation by the president made to that
effect
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
THE HUDSON TUNNEL.

Progress of the Work to Recover the Bodies
JERSEY CITY, N. j., July 30.-Worll on the
Golfer da nj at the tunnel has progressed rap
idly during tho last twelve hours. The pill.
ing was complete at ! o'clock this morning,
aud an extra gang Of mon was Immediately
sci to digging. SO far it has been found un-
necessary TO erect the now pump in tho
offer dam, the syphon suiiicing TO keep tho
wator low enough for the men to work.
When the syphon proves insufficient to ex-
cludo tho water the dead.eyo in tho air lock
will be opened, and the two engines at tho
bottom of tho shan will bo started,
when il is calculated that tho wator will cease
TO enter the Golfer dam. The excavation is
now eighteen feet deep, leaving an equal dis
tancO to bo trayorsod before tho bodies can be
reached, which will, it is thought, be effected
by Sunday. Colonel lIoskius has called for
more mon from Now York, who will 90 TO
digging to-day in tho Golfer dam. A complete
section OF the tunnel has been erected adjoin-
ing tho onglne'house for the benefit OF tho
cOrOner's Jury of experts
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
The Cnbmet MeetIng Yeslsrdnr.

At the cabinet meeting yesterday all OF tho
departments with tho exception OF tho war do
partment were represented. Acting Secretary
Bell of the interior department called alton
tion to the dispatch which he received from
the chairman of the Ute commission Thurs
day, but no positive policy concerning tho
matter was decided on The Spanish diff
Guilty was discussed, but no definite con-
clusions were reached mp to the time of ad-
journment. Secretary Evarts however. re.
manned with the president somo timo after all
the other members had dispersed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
PERSONAL.

PosTMAsrER. GENERAL KEY will probably
bo in the city on Monday.
THE New York Commercial. Advertiser calls
him Colonel John w. Fawny.
SECRETARY SoHUBz addressed large audi
encc at republican meeting in San Franclsco
last evening.
SECRETARY RAMSEY is expected at Now
port. He will not return TO Washington
until September.
MICHEL DAvITT, tho Irish land reformor,
will speak at the Clan-na.G Gael picnic at Doy-
ors' Seventh. street park August 5.
GENERAL EPPA HUNToN announces that
his withdrawal as q candidate for congress ia
the eighth district is final, and his friends are
requested to cease urging 1t upon him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
NEWS BY THE CABLES.
Further Relating to the British Defeat
In Afshanistan.
Latest from tho Yiorroy of India--Re-en-
forcements Hurying Forward
Uosiility OF the Tribes.


LONDON, July 30,-In tho house of com.
mons this evening the marquis Of Harrington,
secretary Of state for India, read telegram
from the vicoroy cf to.day's date, which says;
General Sandennn has sent men 10 obtain
information concerning tho Candahar affair,
but the country from Khoiak to Candahnr Is
disturbed, and the mcssen gers may bo ten days
before returning. The forces from the Ria.
man and Dubrai posts arc retiring toward
Chaman- -Chaki, along the line Of communca-
tion. They have been attacked by the native
tribes. but are holding their own. Assistance
Is going TO them from Chaman-Chaki.
Native reports say that General Durrows'
hght was severe, both sides losing heavily.
Several tribes are reported to be collecting
along the Bolan route, but the forces in Quet.
tab and Pishccn arc strong enough TO check
them. General Phayre has not yet been able
to advance, and will await sufficient force
ments to prevent tho possibility of further
reverse"
ALL QUIET IN AND AROUND cABuL.
CABUL July 30.--Tho details of the news
Of tho Candahar disaster have not yet reach ed
hero. All is tranquil here. NJ. Lcpel II. Grit
fin, the British political officer here, will meet
Abdurrahman Khan tomorrow ut camp If
tecn miles northiof Cabul. Tho British forces
here and in the neighborhood number 10000.
A strong division is ready to move southward.
LONDON, July 31.---A dispatch to the Times
from Cabul says; "rbe news of the disaster
has had no effect yet on affairs at Cabul.
Matters are progressing as before. The news
is very simperiectly, If at all, known to tho
Afghans."
RE-ENFoRCESfEsTs FROM ENGLAND.
The Times this morning says: "Iho first
batch fre.onforcemccts will sail from England
on Tuesday, and before she end OF September
tho last of The 4,500 men we are scnding out
will have landed at Bombay"
MONTH OF SUSPENSE
The Standards Bombay dispatch says it is
now calculated that General Phayres force
will reach Candahar on tho 25th of August
The latest statements make Burrows loroo
2.600
SIMLA, July 30-Abdurrahman Khan ar
rived ut Aksarai ON the roatl to Cabul to-day
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
The Suit Against lion. ID. II. Corbin.

Special Dispatch to THE NATIoNAL REPUBLICAN |
CHARLESTON, S. C., July 80.
Tho stato's lawsuit against Hon. ID. Il. Cor.
bin for the recovery Of money under settlement
with former comptroller'gencral retained
for professional services, terminated yester-
day with y verdict for tho state. His counter.
claim and defense, which the judge declared
hold good against individuals but not tho
state, were ovcrrulea. An appeal will be
taken TO the supreme court. III.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31

New York, July 3o.-General Hancock
stated to-day that nothing would be given out
about Shermans letter until after his letter
of acceptance had appeared. Among the Wis.
itors who waited on the general to-day We're
Senator Bayard Of Delaware, who had long
interview with him; j. Randolph Tucker OF
Virginia, General Martin r. Mcmahon and
Colonel Blanton Duncan of Kentucky. Moth
ing is known at Governors island about Mr..
Engish's letter, but it will probably be tele.
graphed from indianapolis.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31

NEW YORK, July 30.-William II. Cushman,
the abscoudiug president of tho defunct First
National bank of Georgetown, Col, indicted
by tho grand jury of Colorado for embezlling
upward of 100000 Of funds Of the bank, and
who fed to tins city, surrendered himself to
Deputy United States Marshal Kennedy this
morning and was held by Commissioner
Shields to await warrant for his removal.
Marshal Wilcox of Colorado has been hero
several weeks looking for Cushnan. The
prisoner will so back voluntarily without
examinations
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31

ATLANTA, Ga, July 30.-There is great
excitement in JonesbOro over tho outrage on
Joe Thompson colored, who was beaton and
whose daughter was killed by masked men
Wednesday night. Sevon arrests havo been
made, and hu undreds of negroes arc In town
laboring under great excitement. The
governor has ordered the military to 60 down
from Atlanta, ms it is feared tho negroes will
make an effort to lynch the prisoners tonight.
The iail Is woll guarded
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
Patent-onlee Promotions.

The following promotions in the examining
corps Of the patent office were recommended
yesterday to the secretary Of the interior for
his approval First Assistant Examiner Rob
ert j. Fisher, jr,, of Pennsylvauia to be ex-
aminer Of designs and First Assistant Exam
iner William e. Behrens of Pennsylvania to
the grade of principal examiner.
The following secoDd assistant examiners
were recommended to be first assistant OK
aminers: ]. II. Whitaker of New York,
Frank Macarthur and w. II. Blodsett of Wis
cOnsin, A. NJ. Wooster of Connecticut, and
Henry Calver of Massachusetts. Also, Third
Assistant j. A. Hovcy OF Illinois to be first
assistant examiner
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31

Providence, r.. l., July 30,-Tho veterans
Of General Steycnson's brigade are holding u
reunion at Rocky Point to-day. Tho Forty
fourth and Twonty.rourth Massachusetts rogi-
monts are represented by 200 mon. The
Tenth Connecticut has q good ropresonta-
tion. The Fifth Rhode Island aud Rhode
Island battery f also hayo large delegations
q overnor Littleheld and staff are present.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
Tho Democratic Central Committee.

The democratic central committee Of the
District met last evening at Wizards hotel.
Reports from the various sub.committees ap.
pointed TO arrange for the ratification meeting,
August 25 wero received. Mr. Robert Ball
was uppointed chief marshal of tho torch
light procession. A meeting of the various
representing tho different organ
izl,ons was arranged for Tuesday night, at
the headquarters of tho central committee, on
Vernon row. The committee adjourned until
that time.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
Tho niIssIng Mhnlors.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 30,--The revenue
cutter Corwin returned frem the Arctic ocean to
st. Michael's, not to Ouualaska as previously re.
ported, Her rudder, which was damaged in
the ice, having been repaired, she sailed again
north. 1t Is supposed here that the Corwin
went too far west to find tho missing whalors.
She made some inquiries Of Siberian Indians,
but heard nothing of the objects of her search.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
Changes in IMternnI noyenno snperyIsors.

Changes in Internal Revenue Supervisors.
Mr. William A. Gavett, the internal revenue
agent at Detroit, having supervision of tho
Michigan, northern Ohio and northern Indi.
ana districts having received the appointment
of general agent of the Texas & ST. I.oui
Railroad company, has resigned his oGieo
under the internal revenue bureau, to take
effect August 10, aud d, ID. SpauIdng Of Mich
igan was yesterday appointed his successor.
In his letter of resignation Mr.. Gavctt cx-
presses the opinion, formed after serving under
three other commissioners, that General
Raum's administration has constantly i'm
proved upon the methods of his predecessors.
aud that the administration OF the bureau
now approaches perfection.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
Political strnw. Tint Hurt.

prominent business man and a member Of
the Jackson Democratic association, living ia
the northwestern section Of the city, who in
tended to buy house for his family to reside
in, for IS coo, has given up the idea ut present.
lie expects Hancock to DO elected, when hs
predicts there will bo such tumble IN real
estate in Washington that he eau buy tho
house above referred TO for 5000.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31

Somo farmers who came to this city from
Rockville, Nd, late last night reported that
Wesley Gillison, negro, committed to tho
Rockville Jail last Wednesday for committing
an outrage OH a colorcd girl named Eliza
Motion, at Cole5ville, bad boen taken from
the Jail by colored men and lynchcd. The
colored people had beon most demonstra,ive
ever since the alleged outrage, which was COM
mttcd on the gath instant while Gillisou and
his victim were attending picnic.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31

NEW YORK, July 30.-Dr. Tanner four
times to-day yomited mucous tnged with bile
He was weaker and his weight was reduced to
1861 pounds This afternoon his temperature
was 80, pulse 70, and respiration Ia. During
the twenty four hours ending at midnight
the doctor took about half pint of caibouic-
acid water and lets than gill Of spring
water
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31

British bark arrived on Thursday at Sc.
Johns, having picked up fgure.head which
is believed to be that OF tho British training
ship Atalanta. There we're indications on IL OF
a terrible blow, such as might have resulted
from collision with an iceberg. The figure
head will be taken to England for idonu6ca-
tion by the admiralty.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
Congressional nominations.

ST. LOUIS, July 3O.-The greenbackors of
the twelfth Missouri district have nominated
John NJ. Loudon for congress
CINCINNATI July 3O.-A Gazette special says
tho democratic conventi IN Mt Hillsboro nomi-
mated John Z Leedom of Adams county on
the 350th ballot for congress in the seventh
district of Ohio
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31

New YoRK, July 30.-Stephen Donnolly,
mato of the schooner Adam Bobby, was ar
rested and brought before United States Com
missioner Shields this afternoon, charged with
murder ON the high seas in kicking overheard
james Peterson, ono of the crew, or the coast
Of Cuba, July 20. Tho prisoner was arrested
wood and committed to Jail for examination.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
1ho Reported meeting nj Cypru,.

LONDON, July 30-In the house of COM
mons this evening Sir Charles Dixie, under
foreign secretary, said the government had no
information of mutiny occurring in Cyprus,
and that it does not believe the report.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
Murders in Texas.

GALVESTON, July 3o,-A Nerps special says
sat Navasota, Texas, Dick Rowley, colored,
was waylaid and murdered last night, Ills
wife was arrested as the perpotrator."
At Senterhtt a man named Smith was MUIR
dered by another named Chawson, upon re-
rusing TO re tract the statement that Chawson
had stolen cattle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
EnIgratlng SCOTCH Farmers.

MONTREAL, July 3O.-About seventy Scotch
farnors arrived here last night bound for
tho northwest. They are all persons Of
means, who will make valuable settlers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31

Tho president has decided 10 appoint 1Tr. @.
X. Gilmor postmaster Ut Richmond, Va, to
succeed Dfr. William w. Forbes suspended.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31

SAN Francisco, July So,-Tho census Of
Arizona gives the number of the population
as Al $50, including 1000 Chinese and 4,5i5
Indians, but excluding reservation and Pueblo
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
SPORTING RECORD.
rnst Trottinr at CLEVELAND.

CLEVELAND, July 30.-The last day Of the
races had fine weather and track. Maud s.
gave an exhibition trot of half mile, making
the Grst quarter in 32l aud the half mile in
1:01i.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31

FREMONT NEB, July 30,-old man Bon.
der, the outlaw, was inenH6ed to-day. The
arrest of Kate and John Bender is momeu.
tQnly expected
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31

RoMR July 30.--Csrdinal Francesca Ap.
puzzo, archbishop Of Capua, Is dead
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
SHOCKING ponestio rracedy.

PHILADELPHIA, July 3O,-This morning
about two o'clock Michael NIaheddy visited
tho house Of his brothor-iu.law, Anthony
Malery, at No, $40 Alaska street, and tho
two became involved ia quarrel Whlo so
engaged Mrs Mallery intorIerod for the pur-
pose Of separating them, when Mahoddy
picked up hatchet that was lying in the
room aud struck his brotherin.hW on the
head with II seven times, and also struck his
sister blow, knocking her iusensible, and
then succeeded in escaping. The injured man
and his wife were removed to n hospital Ma.
heddy WIS subsequently taken into custody,
THE Wheeling HdcUigcacsr says; There
seoms to be gambling chance for the cleo.
ton Of republican Congressman in the sec p,
ond district rs there are already two candi
dates in the field. In fact tho entire field Is
full Of possibilities"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-07-31
HANCOCK HEARD FROM.
His Letter Accepting the Democratic
Nomination.
Cold and Hot TO tho Solid south-States
Rights Advocated and Bull
DOING Condemned.

General Hancco oh's Letter OF Acceptance.
NEw York, July 3O.--The following is
General Hancocks letter Of acceptance;
, 1880-06-30
LOCAL ITEMS.

4 I,os.nn physician says TINT htRli.hcclctl
sllops ruin tho cyeslg'It. 11e may save Ills
eyes by t,,rning them III another direction,
The bottoms 10 stfawberry-boxes will cor.
tinuo high Until tho reR,,far croAeonlra IN.
iii tho efforts to clotho grown Vnscalfnity
with stylish, perfcctiiltlng. nnl durable gar
nicnts Mt moderate prices, James wilde, II,
y %; linye by ~ lhe1t1s ncgifStcd tne .itt!o
% for tcr SGK o. c'isremn ,t slits
ty Of styles and slzcs, is simply immense.
"Wcll, Father I,rowi,. hoy did you like
my s!crli'on yesterslayM nSkctl , + yo,,1is
nrra"ltcr.. Wy ses. naisaI'.n, WIS TIE REPLY,
senta fair chimes "t Them len, fer1'ls ~ nt ct
pretty well bnck BY tho stove; md there's
ntd Miss Sntthe, Wttllar 'faf1. III Mrs. Ryar's
tlarters, Is NAbby ulrt, N "'i the rest, Bett!n1
d nswailerln' tlowll ail the trst Of the sernlon;
pars0n, putty loor stutI.
1'lncq,ics II gold iner,,stetl with diamonds,
rublrs. Rnpphtps, or turquoise. worn ~ ltlce.
ptns niNl banglc-bracc'ets' cn'l be seen Mt
Yum may say .whnt sou, plcasc. abtns It,
hut there Is 10 lick Il, llorsesllles. 4 woman
nailed Que ,lp ngal!st tho woo'lstc'l nunt!l
40, 1 Inst week her husband cloped I,,Si witi.
cent fnr moro than tw0 years.
The display Of linen tfuss:crs, afpaca coats,
ami white veats at .Jnmcs Wilde, Jr.. Il Cas-,
corner Stntc MID Madison streets, II !lng!tcs-
tably the largest a la9 m2St y. ysrsd ;., In to
stuck nt fine e!othInE shown by this motlel
establishment.
"po, do kern ,nway from Tint window"
sald h. t u Tn MT ntral, tiar 81 tmo MEtat
les l'e syot' aspS franiiealy fs lItie ! yo s reass
how attractfye yutl nrr." And, having made
tllIs appeaf, he was able to col,sluet'er away.
, 1880-06-30
SUICIDES.

An unknown man. apparently a lnhorcr, was
seen ~ ru1nnlit suicide at'9 o'clock ycstcrtiny
morning ty jumping from tho dnck Mt tho ftot
DC Albums street. below tha Exposition
nuitlinx, intn tho hike. The l'ody VIII re-
cuvrrrt nfter n short senrth and WIS
tnkcn to tho MOrR,Ie. The ttcccnsetl WIS nbnl,t
" ycurs OF nre. medium hight uni build. dirk
hair and complex io,l. md chin whsskcrs.. lilo
wns eIlsl III twcetl -alft. striped cntton Shirt
cheap hcAvy atnra. at'tl !! hlnck soft hut. Thore
wcro u cents Il! tho ts,ckets but rothinE et!,ll
tM found which wlth loud to his 'etiilcAtlott.
Tho MurHWc ant rotUsneA verdict og suicide.
TIE itAzolt.
1srnyton Wftter, q satlor ~ years mgr. boartltng
at the Randolph 1h'tlse, Mt tho Garner IF Ran
t,ulph md CnnHl struts, committed suicide cnry
'st cys'n b. sttnK h's rt . f1n 9n sn5 t"
lying directly tn frtnt Of tho mtrr,r,
which. tt'Kether with tho .wnl, Wis hcnvlly
,nnrkcsf With h1noa which Ind .sp,'rsGd frotn
ll,tl nI the nnin bu,Hl vesscls; In fact, l,o very
nearly Ruccect!etl in cutting hiH nw1l hcud blf.
1lu hgtl previously Stripped hirnRelf ri every
Ills trunk haforc,, c'nnittis!s tilo net. .Tpon
tho lid Of the trunk WIS q photograph Of HIM
self a'i'a q rassatly e"nt-lcoktng yn1inE, wonnn.
supposed q hnyo been his Ia.ly-l0ve: Wtttcr was
undoubtedly ltsle at the tir1e, MI his dccs for
soscn!l tlnya .pnat indicating thnt bis hrain was
turned. i fr!elNl who wis ut tho hocf Inst night
enys hu t1ls rt,thnrs md sistprs living Mt or neMr
.1aseph an Ma and aaothcf At II rertSso city t wis
itp nisn snys thnt W,ttcr'H lnnthnr hnnBcd nor
insanity. The drcentetl VIM we'll ctlueMked mid
WIS accounted thrifty young 1nAn. lIG WIS II
member Of tho seln.eit's Union. md TINT holly
has tMkcn clurRu Of tho rGllnns until Ennle-
thug Ii heard FROM THO relatives Coroner
viewing tic issy, n;ljourred tLo Inquest untIi
8:U tAla morning.