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National Republican., 1880-08-05
prcsbyterluns at Long Branch.

LONG BRANCH, N j., Aug. 4.-Tho pres
byterian general assembly committee ap,
pointed to revise the form Of government aud
tho discipline of the presbyterian church ar.
rived here this evening, and win begin to
hold sessions for the accomplishment of their
work tomorrow morning at the Ocean hotel.
The committee are as follows Rev. DR.. f. r.
Hatfield of New York city, Rev. DR.. \. T.
Magill of Princeton, N. j., Rev. DR.. w. T.
Moore Of Columbus Ohio, Rov. DR.. II, Il
Craven of Newark, n. J., Rev, y. C. Patton oil
Chicago Rev. DR., W. West of Cincinnati, Rev
r. W, Patterson of Chicago, Judge William
Strong of Washington, Judge Nixon Of Tren.
ton, N. j., Judge s. NJ. Moore of Chicago, Judge
Breckenridge Of ST. Louis and Judge Allison
ofPhiladelphia. Of The session will occupy sew.
oral daNR
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Tnnnrr,s Trvinr rcrinh-

NEW YORK, Aug. Am examination this
evening shows Dr. Tanners condition to bo as
follows: Pulse 7S temperature, 90 10, aud
respiration, 10. At 1870 o'clock tho doctor
was attacked with violent rGtching aud yomit.
ing and became very weak ia consequence.
lie took the usual antidole ot hot water aud
was resting quietly at o'clock,
NEW YORK, Aug AT $50 p. IN, Dr. Tan
ncr had q warm footblth, to relieve the con.
gcStiou of his stomach aud half an hour after,
he went o sleep. He nwoke at : o'clock very
irritable and yomitcd water tinged with bile.
After this he took an alcoholic yapor bath, aud
was rubbed dry aud put to bod. lie said he
felt weaker and not quito 80 woll. lie had
another vomiting attack about 10 O'Clock, but
1T midnight was quietly sleeping
National Republican., 1880-08-05
The Iiehmond Postoriee.

RICHMOND, YAo Aug, A meeting of the
sureties of Postmaster Forbes was hold to-day
in relation to making up tue deficiency of
that Official, now stated at $4,000, but owing tc
the absense of several of the boudsmon M
settlement WAS made. Those who were pres
ont expressed II willingness 10 pay their pro-
rata share Of the shortage, but are not willing
to assume tho whole amount. Postotlico-ln'
spoetor Henderson, who has charge Of the
matter states that the government viii defer
action until the new postmaster takes charge
Of the Office, which will bo next week, aud
that If no settlement is then made, it will in.
stitute proceedings against Forbes,
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Fraudulent CITY fonda.

CGHcINNATG, Aug, A special dispatch
says: "rhe second report of the examiners of
city bonds Of Urbana, Ohio, has just been
made The examiners have rejected $4,000
Of outstanding bonds. rhoy found no trouble
in distinguishing between valid aud spurious
bonds except In the issues of "a aud 76 They
fluid that many of the honds were dated back
months, aud in some instances years, before
the blauli bond so filed out was printed. One
bond hears the signature OF a city official who
WAS not an officer at the data of its issue.
Most of the holders of these bonds are non.
residents
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Catholic rotal AbstInenee Conyention.

SCRANTON, PA, Aug. 4.-Tbe tenth animal
convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence
Union Of America assembled at tho academy
of music here to-day Addresses of welcome
wore made by Rev. Mr.. O'Harron Of Wilkes
barre and Rev. Mr.. McAGauus of Archibald.
Bishop OHarra was also expected to address
the convention, hut that gentleman to-day
started for Rome. Rev. Hugh Roc ODonne,
president Of the union, made an eloquent ad-
dress. About 100 delegates, representing over
600 societies, and a membership Of 10000, are
present John A. Duggan is secretary and
Walter Fitzmaurcc Of Connecticut and John
IL. Foy assistant secretaries of the convention.
Committees OF credentials, resolutions, con-
stitutional amendments and emigration were
appointed. A street demonstration with the
local societies will be feature Of to'morrow's
proceedings.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Georgia Democratic oonvept,on.

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. 4.-Tho democratic
state convention met here to-day and ad.
journed to 2 p m, when twas temporarily or.
gani zed with Patrick Walsh of Augusta MS
chairman. l.. NJ. Trammel OF Whitefleld was
CHOSEN permanent president. Committees
were appointed and the convention adopted
the two'thirds rule when an adjournment
was taken until 0 tomorrow.
majority rule for future conventions was de-
feated by twenty majority. A motion will be
made tomorrow to reconsider this resolution.
A vigorous and determined fight is being made
against the denomination of Governor Col.
qutt tho present incumbent. but it is be-
loved that be will be the choice of the con-
yeutiOn,
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Tho GeorgIn Onirnre.

A largo meeting of the coored men of At
anta wOs held on Monday last to urge tho
most energetic action of the state authorities
in pursuing the perpetrators of the murders in
Clayton county, The resolutions adopted set
forth that many similar murders had been
committed in Ebert Clayton, Flyette Oglc.
thorpe, Columbia aud Madison counties dur.
ing the last fourteen years, bat that in no case
had white man been brought TO u proper
punishment, 1t was resolved that as in those
counties the colorod people were in condi.
tion practically worse than slavery, they be
advised aud exhored to leave them aud settle
in other counties or states whore their rights
would bo respected. One OF the speakers
thought the colored people should protect
themselves. They had too long trusted to
the law administered by whites to obtain JUS
tice. 1t was time for thcm to DO some shoot.
ing in seli'defense. A resolution was also
adopted commencing Governor Colquitt for his
action in the case.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
stin Counting in Alabama.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Aug. 4.--All tho re.
ports show an immense democratic vote.
There was no regularly organized opposition
in thrce.fourths of the counties, and domo.
Gratis contosting for county officers with each
other brought out all the voters. Tho dem
ocratic state ticket received the benefit of this
great local struggle, and will have a majority
Of over G0,000. Tho greenback-indopende
party were thoroughly organized in but QUE
portion of the state, aud that was in the
counties composing the district now repre-
sented by Representative Lowe, grecnbackor.
Madison, Limestone and Morgan, which gave
him msjoritics two years ago, gave handsome
democratic naiorities this year, and the green
back state aud county tickets will probably be
defeated in every county Of the district. The
democrats elect all the judges and chancelors
aud nearly all the legislators and county
offirars
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Tho smallpox at Camden, ". d.

PHILADELPHIA Aug i.--Physicilu' and
officials having care Of smallpox cases in
Camden assert that tho disease is now on the
decline which indicates that the climax has
been reached. Although sufficient cause for
serious alarm has existed, they declare that
the number of cases have boon greatly over
estimated by alarmists. The worst cases
which have been reported to the board Of
health are now cared for in the hospital, aud
il is believed that the disease can he princi-
pally confined there until it finally disappears
National Republican., 1880-08-05
POLTTTCiL.
An Appeal 10 the People for Aid
HEADQUARTERS NAT. Con-. OF THE
NATIONAL GREESBAcK.LA PARTY,
WAsUTNGTON d. O. AuV 4 1880

NATIONAL GREENBAcK. LABOR PARTY,
WASHINGTON ID. c., Aug. 4, 1880.
TO The Members Of the National GreenJGck- Labor
Party Of Tie United States.
We have entered Oh a campaign which
deeply concerns the liberties of mankind.
The outlook from all sections is cheering. The
legitimate expenses OF the struggle throughout
the whole country from now until Noxembcr
cannot be met without money. We have no
silared officers or wealthy corporations tO
whom we can look for this aid. 1t is the
peoples cause, and they must come to its sup
port. Speakers and documents must be pro-
vdod for every locality.
Now, in full confidence that tho members
of our party and other Independent citizens
are willing to support their own cause, most
earnestly request that contributions Of 81 and
upward be sent Immediately to Hon. TIL onts
j. Durant treasurer of the national executive
committee, Washington, d. @. Mr.. Durlnt's
reputation Is an ample guarantee that every
dollar confided to his trust will be honestly
and faithfully expended ror tho purposes in
dicated. JAMES B. WEAVER.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Tho Last of tho cuban Insurgents.

New YORK, Aug 4,-Adyices from Havana
dated lNto this afternoon report that official
information has been received there Of the an.
conditional surrender of AInior.Geneml Gar
cia Yngucz (CaliXto Garcia, Brlgadier,Gon.
crsl Fonscca aud three companions being all
that remained of the last expedition that
landed ON tho Island ofCuba With Garcia.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
WON, Mt tho Iindsnn rnnnnl.

JERSEY CRY, Nj, Aug A--Tho aulhoi
ties had succeeded at 10 o'cocl, tonight in
reducing tho water ia the Golfer dam with the
rotary pump and syphon, aud discovered that
the water which leaks into tho Golfer dam
comes from the northeast corner but arc uu.
able TO tell whether it is from the tunnel OF
not. 1t is expected that by tomorrow morn
ing it will be known definitely ut what time
the bodies can be reached.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Micha VI Dnylrt in Warrington

Michael DAvi.t secretary of tn Irish land
league. will r'riye in this city at 1870 to-day
by tho Baltimore & Potomac railroad. lIo
will le met et the depot by a reception com.
mttoc OF the Chnua,Gael, consisting Of Cap.
tain Ell. OMeaghcr Condon, Colonel h. OS.
Burke, r. U. Walsh and NJ Ahern, aud escort.
cd to WiIlard's hotel. In tho evening he will
address the Igsembago at the Clun.na.Giel
picnic at Beycrs' S1veQth.strcot park, aftor
an introAuellln BY Captnim Condon.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
THosG e BoG US DIpLOM1s.
The State Department Calling Attention I
tho Fraud.

The State Department Calling Attention to
tho Fraud.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. i.--Goyernor Hoyt Of
this state has received communication from
Secretary of State Evarts calling attention to
the sale Of bogus medical diplomas abroad,
aud iuolosing q report from the United States
consul at Barcelona, Spain. The consul trans
mits diploma granted by tho american
University of Philadelphia" for the sum OF
$500 10 Il Spanish citizen, who swcars that ho
never attended the said American University
of Philadelphia, and has never resided in the
United States. Tho papers have been laid
before the to.attOrney general.
Further Frauds Rearrested.
PHILADELPHIA. Aug. A warrant was is-
sued to-day for tho rcarrest of .Inhu Bu
chanan, who was trapped 40 months ago and
held In $4,000 heii Tor selling bogus diplomas
of tho Eclectic medical college Of Pennsyl.
Vania and the American university of Phila-
delphia, which institutions Buchanan owned
and operated. Tho second charge Is based
upon an affidavit made by John Norris, city
editor of the Philadelphia Record. who arraigns
Buchanan for conspiracy to sell diplomas after
having been arrested for the same ofionse and
bound over John Fitzpatrick, q confederate
of Buchanan, was arrested during tho after
noon and given loaring. Three bogus
diplomas were produced. 1t was shown
that they had beon sent by Fitzpatrick
to w. j. Fletcher OF Wapaloneta, Ohio on
the Both of June, three weeks after Buchanan's
first arrest. One diploma was from tho Ec-
lectic medical college of Pennsylvania, another
from the American university Of Philadelphia
aud the third from the National Eclectic Medi.
cal association. Tho diplomas were aute.dated
to March, 1877, and all bore the signature of
John Buchanan. The other names appended
to the documents, twenty in all, it is alleged
were forged. The steel plate from which 200
blank diplomas of tho American university
had been printed ON the previous day was also
captured.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
IfrnIn IaRallurD.

The republicans of Laesburg, Va, have or.
ganized u Garfield and Arthur club aud elected
the following officers: President, John Brooks;
vice.president Thomas Colston, aud secretary,
Thomas Sydney. On the 14th instant a pole
will he raised and u Garfield AMI Arthur flag
flung to the breeze, Prominent speakers have
promised to attend and address tho club on
that occasion,
National Republican., 1880-08-05
rnE AOUIsVInLE ELECTION.
Decentralization Ruled the Roost, and Ras-
cnls Mere RMmpnnt.


Gals Were Rampant
From the C1urior.Journal tDem.),l
Yesterdays election was, in the main, a
disgrace TO tho city, 1t was both turbulent
and corrupt Money was used freely aud
openly, and, to the extent of their means. by
all the candidates. There were great mum.
bor and variety Of shindles; heads broken,
noses mashed, eyes gouged, hair pulled, and,
occasionally, pistol.shot aud a knife thrust.
On the whole, the day, though not tragical,
was discreditabe in the last degree. Demorl-
ization ruled the roost, and rascals were ram
pant. The gentlemen elected arc acceptable.
But Il Is subject Of regret that the election,
everybody included, was travesty upon
decemcy Ignorance, bribery bad blood, all
the venal viciousness which city is able to
produce, prevailed; and though results uu.
doubtedly roproh mt tho popular will, they
were reached through sucl nastiness as
sckcns and disgusts the SOBER rejecting mind.
May we never see such another day
National Republican., 1880-08-05
The Jerome.pntehell nond Lar eeny.

NEW YoRK, Aug, Judge Duffy gave his
decision this afternoon on the complaint Of
Brayton, Ives & Co., brokers, of No. 8 Broad
street against Lawrence Il. Jerome, ir,, Ed.
ward NJ. Patchell and William MoGibbon, for
the alleged larceny of railroad securities
valued at $4,000. Tho judge held that there
was probably cause to commit them for tho
action Of the grand jury, aud he SO decided
Bonds wcro required from each of the accused
in the sum of $4,000, and they wero imnIe.
dlatcy furnished.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Pacific Mining stocks.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug, I,--The following
were the official closing quotations of mining
stocks to-day Alpha, 81; Alta, II; Belchcr,
q; Best & Bcloher, o.; Bullion, II; Bodo, A:
Belle Isle, 2l-32; Boston Consolidated, 29-32;
Black Hawk, 3.16; Bclviderc, ct; California,
II; ChOllar, =; Consolidated Virginia, 2z;
Crown Point, II; Consolidated Pacific, 1916
(seller 10 days.; Caledonia, !; Dudley, 5.lG;
Eureka Consolidated, lji Exchcqucr, IL Gould
& Curry, 81; Grand Prize, It; Goodshaw
27.32; Hale & Narcross, 81; Hillside, I; Im-
pcral, 3l6; Independence, $40; Julia Con-
soldatad, 7-l6; Justice, 2l.32; Lrdy Washing.
ton, 3l6; Mexican, 99; Martin White, 1916;
Mono, III; Mammoth, g; McClinton, SIG;
North Bonanza 5.l6; North Belle Isle, 7.lG;
ophir, st; ORC, II; Oyernan. A; Potosi Il;
Savage, q; Sierra Nevada, l2t; South Bulwer, J;
Silver King, @; Syndicate, q; Silver Hill,
5.16; Tiog, 2l-33 Tiptop, Il; Union Consol-
ldatcd, 26}; Wales 81; Yellow Jacket, a.. The
advance in mining stocks is due to tho dis 9.
coyery Of ore in u drift from the Union shaft
north aud east, toward the Sierra Nevada line
on the ., 2,j0O.ioot level
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Flood nt Asbuiy Park.

AsBURY PARK N j., Aug 1.-The sovcrest
storm of tho season visited this place to-day,
The streets were Hooded and the many swol-
leu streams rushing into Wesley lake broke
down the gates Of tho new dam built last
winter, at great expense, and tho immense
body Of water rushed iuto the ocean.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Hopes Tor a Missing ship Apandoned.

ST. JoHNs n. b., Aug, No tidings of tho
ship Il lith Troop have baen received since
she was sighted Oh Cape Hattems over three
months ago. Sho is now lOl days out from
New Orleans. Her owners arc satisfied that
she will never be heard from ugaiu aud have
filed their claim for insurance. The crew
were all shipped ut New Orleans, aud it is not
known whether any of them were natives of
the maritime provinces. Captain Smith had
his wife and child on board, they belonged
at HiyertOn, N. :.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
weslon's Walk nterrupted.

PROVIDENCE, Il. l., Aug, I.-Westou's walk
has been again interrupted by heavy raiu
that has made the track at Park garlcl uul'
for use, aud it seems uncertain whothor hc
will resume, An effort is being made TO have
the aifif abandoned and begun anew on Mon.
day morning. His score 50 Glr is l72 miles.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
TOXINS CnmlnnI recnrd.

GALVESTON, Aug, i--rho Ncp, has tho fol-.
lowing special, dated Brcuham: "W p. Allen
last night shot aud instantly killed d D,puty
ShoriT viii f. Grnett in house of ill-fame,
whero Garnctt had gone to mako an arrest"
Another special to the Ncws, dated sherman,
says In AN alteration 10 day between two
farmers named Weaver and Cox the former
stabbed and killed. tho latter"
National Republican., 1880-08-05
YGUnAR SHOOTING cASE.
A Man Shot by His Neishbor, who Mistool
Him for Thief

CHAMBERsBuRG, Pa, Aug. i.--Great excite
ment was caused hero on Monday afternoon
by tho finding Of the dead body Of Robert
Allison, resident Of Chamborsburg, in the
corn6eld of Christian Stoutlor, a well.to.do
farmer Allison had been shot through the
back. As soon asthe alarm was given Stouilcr
Acknowledged that he had done the shooting
on Saturday night last that he saw the mau
in bis field, aud supposing that he was stealing
corn shot him with rifle. After firing
Stouffor made no effort TO discover how badly
his victim had been hurt and the body laid in
the field until Monday. The coroner's jury
brought in verdict that deceased came TO his
death at tile bands of 9. Sioufur, and the lat.
ter was committed to Jail.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Tb, Potunm Pha,onx to visit A,Innt,

HARTFORD, CoNN, Aug. 1.-The Putnam
PhalanS, Of this city, voted tonight to accept
the invitation of the Gate City Guard and
local authorities of Atlanta, Gao to visit At.
anta in October on the occasion of tho mill
tary celebration there.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Tho Maine fusionlsts,

PORTLAND, Aug. 4.-The supreme court of
Maine has affirmed the ruling of Judge Peters
in tho case Of Cumberland county, Commits
sioner Prince, against KILN, thus deciding
against the fusiouists.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
s.ngmInr snlci,In.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug I,-Jamcs Cahil,
asssycr, this afternoon fired harmless shot
at Mrs. n, Shelue and then shot himself
through the head. The cause OF his desperate
action Is uulSg.V'.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Election in Utah,

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. AT the election
on Monday the liberals elected part of their
tick OF in two counties There was no opposi-
tion to the church ticket in Salt Lake City.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
IIyattsyIlle,

Tho HyaitsvIlo, Nd, Garfield aud Arthu
club at its meeting last Monday night orga,
nized Il company of the Boys in Blue, Major
Dufy in command.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
At the Republican neaduuarters.

The headquarters Of the republican con.
grcssiomRl committee on + street has become
a very busy place. The demands for speeches.
and documents come from all quarters, and
50 numerous are they that the committee is
falling little behind in supplying them, but
expects soon to be so situated as to promptly
meet all demands made upon it,
New Hampshire sends from New England
very encouraging statements aud those who
| ought 10 know think tho prospects of tho
party were never better, and are sanguine of
the election OF Garfield and Arthur.
From Deauco, n. j., the information is
supplied that clubs are organized reading.
! rooms being opened aud tho canvass is boOms
| ing. This congressional district was lost to
| the republicans at tho last election by n coali.
| tiOn Of The democrats and grecnbaCkerS, but
! this htll there viii be no such combinations,
aud the republicans Of the district promise to
| retrieve their loss.
In lioga county, Pa, times are lively in-
dupd CLEO clubs have been formed, campaign
clubs started ono has secured $40 banner,
and the republicans feel much olatoi over tho
brilliant prospect before them.
At PdlmyTL Y. Y, the Germans have come
TO the front aud are taking an active part
Their example IS having good effect and many
persons that tho democrats counted upon rs
sure for them have enrolled on the opposite
side.
These statements, coming from places both
east aud west, might bo continued almost in
termuably, but the above will suffice to show
the activity OF tho republicans throughout
tho country aud the enthusiasm manifested
for the party ticket. The document now most
in demand In tho west is the speech of Hon,
Carl Schulz, delivered recently at Ipdianap.
oils. The committee have put IL in pamphlet
form and are distributing it us rapidly US pos,
sible
National Republican., 1880-08-05
LADoRERl IN Tua pEpARrMENrs.

4 laborcr in Que Of the government depart,
mcuts writes t. the secretary Of the commit,
tee to the onGCt that they DO not want to DO
rlasscd with those unwilling to pay to support
the party that has conferred upon them many
blessings. Adlaittiug that thoy do not receive
large pay and have to earn their living by
the sweat Of t,!Cir brow, still they arc willing
to make contribution to the committee
fund, aud suggest that some person bo sent to
lnpt .
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Trouble Between Creeks and Chcrohcos

Trouble Between Creeks and Cheroitees.
CINCINNATI, Aug. A special dispatch to
the Commercial from Vinita, l. T., reports that
on last Tuesday, near Gileson station, two
Cherokee boys named Cobb aud Cowau were
attacked by band of Creek negroes and
killed, and that danger of serious conflict is
imminent to-day between the Cherokoes aud
Creeks. Three hundred Chcolsec5 are armed
and euragcd The negroes suspected the
Cherokoes of hanging two Creek negro cattle
thieves on tho 26.h of July
National Republican., 1880-08-05
4 COMPnONfIsn REJECTED.

ST. Louis. Aug. i.--Private advices from
Viuita, 1. r., referring to tho recent disturb.
unces between Cherokee Indians and some
negroes belonging to tho Creek nation, say n
compromise has just been effected, the Crock
Indians agreeing to surrender the negroes
who killed Cobb and wounded Cowan.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
III, ox-ismprcss of rrnnce

LONDON, Aug, 5.-rhc London correspond
cmt of the Elinburah Scotsman SAYS he under.
stands that tho ex.Empress Eugeui0 intends
shortly to quit Chisclhurst, and that sho will
take HE remains of her son the lato prince
i'm neriul with lcr
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Kussinn Incendinry FIre.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 4.-Thc NOroe Vremya
publishes the Intelligence that ut Mini Noyc-
gorod on the 3d Instant seventy houses neaI
the fair were destroyed by great fire
which is attributed to inccndiarics. Gonortl
Igmatief, on being appointed temporary gov
eruor OF the town, was specially instructed to
guard against inccudiarsm.
National Republican., 1880-08-05
THE 1SrEBvAn RnvEyUE BUREAu.
a Highly Crcdltabie Showing for the Past
FOur lcnrs

The following is the text Of an official COM
muuication addressed to the secretary of the
treasury yesterday by Commissioner Raum of
tho bureau Of internal revenue:
National Republican., 1880-08-05
American Clipperi for Russia

LONDON, Aug. 5.--The Standards st. Petom.
burg correspondent telegaphs: "Thc Russian
government has decided to construct ten clip
pcrs, five Of which will be built under con.
tract with Mr.. Barker, the American, in the
United States, and the remaining lve in Eng
land and Germany
National Republican., 1880-08-05
Abdurrahmah Nervnus.
Giadstone's Condition Improved.

LONDON Aug. 5.--The Times says, "rhe
doctor visited Mr. Gladstone at 1880 last
night aud found his symptoms so favorable
that he did not issue another formal bulletin
II there is no relapse tho doctor is hopeful that
Mr.. Gladstone will DO we'll enough to appear
in the house Of commons before its propagation,
though his friends Will urge him to leave
town as soon rs 1t Is safe for him to travel
To gcel, rpst y