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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06

convention, he has little chance of securing the
nomination at Cincinnati, and the fight here Is
really between Tilden or Payne and H. J. Jewett.
Some very earnest work has been done for Payne
to-day and the Payne men claim that he Is really
the prime second choice OF the Ohio Democracy
and hence they are jubilant tonight over their
success. The Jewett men also present their claims
that with Thurman out Of the way their man
stands an excellent show as ohio's iavorite SON
Frank Hurd, q strong Tiden man, has been Sc
lected for temporary chairman Of the convention
The indications are that the convention viii to-
morrow adopt resolutions instructng the delegates
at-large and requesting the district delegates to
use al honorable means 70 secure the nomination
Of Allen G. Thurman for Presdent aso resolu-
ton instIuctng the delegates to vote as q unit.
North Carolina Greenbacle Convention.
GgEEHsRoRo', N. c., May 5.-.The State National
Greenbock Convention was held here to-day. Only
four delegates were present, and one OF them was
a Republican postmaster. Congressman De Ia
Matyr did not make his appearance. An executive
committee for the State was appointed, with j. X:
Winston OF Milton chairman. Delegates TO the
National Convention at Chicago June 9were np-
pointed. They will 70 uninstruCted. No other
business was transacted,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
rhe Mnnnlng.snringer Controversy.

Representative Manning continued his statement
before the Donnelly. Finley investigating commit
tee yesterday. lie stated that the latter part of
March Mr.. Springer met him and said he
(springer) was going to New York. and had paired
with Representative Calkins that he then went on
to tell him how the vote in the committee would
be the next day, saying, you will win on unseat.
ing Washburn, but lose on seating Donnelly;' that
he (SpringeI) then wrote down upon slip OF paper
the names Of eight Democrats who would vote 10
uriseut Washburn, namely: Springer, Manning,
Colerick, Clark, Sawyer, Beltzhooyer Phister and
Weaver (S) adding, "You will win on that vote"
He then made n mark opposite the names Of
Weaver and Phister, saying, you will lose these
votes on the proposition 10 seat Donnelly," and
handed the memorandum to him (Manning)
The memorandum was putin evidence.
Mr. Donnely was recalled TO establish the date
of the Democratic caucus, and read nom his diary
an entry on the Sd of March-"rhe Democrats of
the committee hold caucus tomorrow; every
thing appears to be right" In reply to question
by Representatye Updegraf why he preserved
Tie memorandum in Mr.. Springer's handwriting,
Representative Manning replied, Because had
received an intimAtion that Notwithstanding Mr..
springers statement TO me to the contrary, he
(Springerl intended TO vote against seating Don.
nelly and |, therefore, suspocting him, preserved
the paper" In the course of the examination Mr..
Manning stated that he had not charged Mr..
Springer with corruption, but that he had been
guilty Of duplicity.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
THE BIG BO1ERACE.
Riley in Town and Anxious to Row-Action
of the Potomac Boat Club.

Riley In Town and Anxious to Revelation
OF the Potomac Boat Club.
James H. Riley. the oarsnan, arrived In the city
yesterday on time, andproceeded at once TO viii
ard's Hotel, where he will stop during his stay in
Washington. Yesterday afternoon he surveyed
both the courses and expressed himself in favor of
the lower one. He seems very anxious to be al
lowed to contest for the purse offered for IIanlan
and Courtney, and Is much chagrined ut the poor
prospect for such nm agreement lie IL considerably
tullcr than IIanlun, has a black Inustache close
cut sido-whiskers and is powerfully built. lie in
tends pructicing overy day, IN case he should be
allowed to become one OF the contestants. His
training will al be In boat. us he does not think
the river In the morning between and ~ o'clock
and the afternoon from 1880 to 6. He has two boats
one of which Is of the same dimensions os Han
lnns and the other foot and a-hali shorter. His
brother George, who accompanies him, Will act Us
trainer. He states that Courtney will certainly
advces report him TO be In excelleittrm. Hnnlan
Riley and Elemoung, the formers companion
visited the National Theatre together last night.
At the regular monthly meeting OF the Potomac
| Boat Club held last night at the West End Hotel
| Georgetown, a committee, consisting OF Messfs. Il
l.. Cropley, G.. G. Wheatley aud U. q. Bailey, werC
appointed to take charge OF all matters connected
| guests of the club at their DoNt-house. w. G. Nc
| Kenney was elected second lieutenant and Messrs
| W. G.. Moore w. B. Moses. G. ID. Thompson, G,
Simms George Bretbarth, ]. NJ. Dove, o. +. Schmidt
| James Patterson and ]. n. Brewer were elected
members. 1t was decided to send q four-oareC
| |LlIirondelc Association on the 10th of June. i
was also decided that hereafter nc persons should
be admitted to the Potomac boat house unless ac
| companiGd by member of the club
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
THACRARA-sHERMAM.
A Brilliant Wedding at the Residence OF
the General Of the Army.

the General OF the Army.
Last evening the residence of General Sherman,
No. si7 Fifteenth street, the scene Oft brilliant
wedding, the contracting parties being the third
daughter of the General, Miss Eleanor Mary sher-
man, and Lieutenant Alexander Montgomery
Thackara, U. s. N, The wedding was comparatively
private, the guests including only the immediate
friends OF the family and officers Of the Army and
Navy. Though the festivities were not conducted
on so grand scale as the marriage OF the brides
sister, the present Mrs Fitch, at st. Aoytius church
few years ago, yet everything wns In keeping with
the dignity OF General Shermans official position.
The perlors and halls Of the house were elaboratey
and very tnstefully decorated. Very pretty effects
we're obtained by twining American flags with
garlands of snlax. over the heads OF the brlue
and groom was suspended huge marriage beI
made Of white and delicate yellow u1wer The ShS
clapper OF tho bell was composed Of crimson
flowers. The officers OF the. Army and Navy At
tended IN full uniform and the glitter OF buttons
and gold braid added much to the brllliancy Of the
scene Tire ceremony, which was performed at
o'clock by Father Boyloin the main pnrlor, was W.T.
messed by onlyla few persons. including relatives
and very Intimate friends OF the family, and the
Secretaries OF War and Navy. Upon entering NE
parlor the bridal party was preceded by two lutle
niece Of the bridc-beth Gttired prettily IN white,
and bearing flowers; Tne 6Tidcspads were mss
daughter of General Whipple; Miss Rachel sher-
man. Miss Slack and Miss Ewing. The gIoomsmen
were Lleutenants Kelly, Augur, bradbury and
satin, with orange blossoms and q long
veil Alter the ceremony, at holt-pnst q
o'clock the wedding reception began. 10
this distinct cards were issued, many being IN
vted who wore not honored with Invitations 70
witness the ceremony. The fcstivily, however, was
almost exclusively an army and nNvY GiiRir, anu
every officer OF both branches Of the service ip the
city paid their respects 10 Lieutenant Ihrckafa
and his fair BRIDE The bride received large
number of rich and handsome presents, ineluding ~
many ornaments OF diamonds. AZ 10 o'clock last
night Lieutenant Thackara and his bride left for
Philadelphia. Lieutenant Thackara is sou OF tho
senior member of the prominent manufacturing
firm OF Thackara, Buck& Co., Of Philadelphia.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
The Jaekson pemocrntlc association.

The regular monthly meeting OF the Jackson
Democratic Association was held last night at Cos
mopolitan Hall, with James t. Norris in the chair
DR.. Culver was elected secretary pro tenn. Mr.
Joseph w. Arnold was nominated for membership
and the nomination was referred to the proper
committee DR.. Culver offered resolution pro-
vidng for the appointment of a campaign cxecu
tive committee, to be composed Of twenty two DEM
ocrats of good standing, one TO represent each dis
rict in the city. Action was postponed until the
July meeting. Or. Culver also offered a resolution
which was adopted, that at the July meeting the
association proceed TO the election of regular OIL
GERS. Messrs. Bell, Gardiner and Towlcs were np-
pointed Il committee TO act with the secretary M
preparing full list of the members of the associa-
iinn The mceting was thom ndiOurneh.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
rrn,tinr at nuntlng rarl.
Tru,h In Pursuit of FaIsehood.

NEW ORLEANS, May DIN view OF the pubEca'
tion in distant places private unauthorized aud
false dispatches regarding the health of NeYlor'
leans, the undersigned consider it due to o'Fcit'
izonE aud tho commercial interest of this oiy to
state that no case of yellow fever has occurred
here this season, nor any foyer, even OF q ilfpl;
private dispatches and prevent ifpossiblc 8 rglur'
renee ofsuch unpatriotic acts. we state hetlhe
Board OF Health, National Board Of Health and lew
Jointly are pledged to give prompt inlormRtio, In
ihe event oil tho appearance of fever in this city
Joseph Jones, NJ d., president OF thesBoarj OF
Health; S. N. Bemis, NJ. D., Of the National Bard
Charles 4. Whitney, president Of the sanary
Association,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
,r,,,od states Court slammed.

NEW YORK, May 5.-The United States Marshal
having notified Judge shipm0n, who Is now hold
ing the United States District court in this district,
that he had no money with which TO pay jurors
and witnesses and officers of the court, His Honor
discharged all jurors except those engaged in the
trial OF the Ridgloye reappraisement case remark
ing that no causes could be tried until Congress
makes the requisite appropriation TO carry on the
courts Considerable dissatisfaction was expressed
by suffers at this state OF affairs
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06

The bill reported yesterday by Mr., Wallace, from
the Senate select committee to inquire into alleged
frauds In the late eectious to enforce the proYis
ions of section of the Fourteenth amendment tC
the Constitution, provides that In future IN
taking the enumeration of the inhabitants Of the
several States the superintendent of the ccnsu:
shall ascertain the number OF male citizens of thC
United States twenty. one years Of age and upward
whose right to vote at nny election named in th'
Fourteenth amendment has been denied or in any
Stale except as authorized by the said amendment
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06

The President sent the following nominations to
the Senate yesterday
Supervisors of Census-John W. PEBBLES. of Mar
ION Tor the Eighth district of Illinois; Frederick
Bodine of Montgomery, for the Fourth district of
New York; Elias o. Doremius, of East Orange, for
the First district OF New Jersey A. L. Gordon of
New Brunswick, for the Second district of New
Jersey; John N l.. Straton of Mount Holly. tor the
Third district of New Jersey; George s. Houghton,
OF Tabor for the Third district of Iowa
Thomson L. McElrath. of Miles City, TO be re-
ceiyer of public moneys at Miles City, Mon.
Edward A. Krcidler, Of South Dansyie, to bo
register of land once at Miles City, Mon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
rnninin pnnl nnrtnn m the rotomno.

Captain Paul Boytou, tho famous aquatic yoy-
agor, has arranged to give a nautical exhibition in
the Potomac at the loot Of Eighth street, next
Tuesday and the four succeeding days ut O'clock
I'm tho afternoon. The exhibition will consist of
swimning sailing, standing upright sending a
dispatch building raft, writing destruction Of a
vessel with torpedo, and in fact hundred thugs
| which would seem impossible TO be accomplished
! by a inau In the water. Tho exhibition viii be-
| very interesting. Arrangements have been made
! hlbiuon,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
An Indinu Fight in New Mexico.

SAN FRANCISCO, May ga dispatch from Silver
City, New Mexico says II is reported that Antonio
with his band is moving toward San Carlos. About
forty Indians attacked Cooney's camp on Mnera
creek In tho Magellan mountains or New Mexico
on the 22d ult. They fought all day. Cooney
and Chick were killed and Taylor. Peters ano
Murray wounded and twenty-five horses taken
Two Indians are known TO have been killed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
ON LAND AND ON WATER.
The Nationals Suffer Another De-
feat in Albany.
Riley, the oarsman, Arrives in Town aud Is
Anxious to Row-Actiou ofthe Potomac
Boat Club-Entries for the Spring
Trotting Meeting at the Ma
tiOnal Fair Grounds-A
Splendid List, Etc.
4 Game Giyen to Alhnnr.

Especial Dispatch to THE NATIONAL RrprnLrcAw.I
ALBANY, May o, 1880.
Over 1000 persons witnessed the game hero to-
day between the Albany and National clubs. 1t
was a fine game throughout aud many pretty exhi-
billions Of play were given on both sides. In the
second innings player got his base on called
balls and pass. ball by Snyder lot In two uuearned
runs. Albany made but two base-hits and got two
runs, while the Nationals maze seven hits aud oh.
tained only one. such is luck. Lynch pitched a
fine game and Mcclellan at short could not DO eN-
eelled Thesamo clubs play here tomorrow which
Will be the concluding game Of che series here for
this time, and then they viii play in Washington
next Saturday.
The score follows:
NArtpHlta
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
Abolition of tho Indian Peace ComnIss ion.

The committee OF conference on the Indian op-
preparation bill reached an agreement yesterday.
The principal matter In controversy was the Senate
amendment providing for the continuance OF the
Board of Indian Commissioners, for whose ex'
penses the House mado no provision. The Senate
conferees consented to recommend that the Senate
recede from It's amendment, and that clause be
Inserted In the bill explicitly providing that mo
part ofthe appropriations made by this act shall DO
used for the payment OF salaries or expenses of the
Indian Commissioners provided for by section 2309
of the Revised Sta tutesN The other points of DIFF
ference between the two Houses arc adjusted by
compromising the amounts In dispute, which
aggregate about S1S0000 for various specific pur-
poses not Of general interest,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
Iarco Dcf,c,, in the FINANCES of india.

SMLA, May 5.-The Indian government has sent
dispatch to the Marquis of harrington, Secretary
OF state 70 india showing that the cost OF the Af-
CHAN war will probably exceed the estimate by the
sum of fi 600 GOO. The dispatch declares that the
military department is solely blamable for the mis-
take. They believe the estimates sufficient and adj
wise their adoption by the financial department,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06

The Skating Rink, on New York avenue, will bo
turned over next Monday evening to the Society of
ST. Vincent de Paul who have arranged pound
Sisters Of the Poor Although the order Is attached
to the Catholic church. they make no distinction
of sect in distributing their charities, as many u
fricudless old man or woman, who has been cared
for by the kind Sisters can testify. So the coulri-
buttons at the pound party should be bountiful.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
A Terrible aud Fatal Fall.

CHICAGO, May 5--Thomas Heermans one Of the
proprietors of the Star and Crescent mills on Ram
dolph street, Just west of the bridge this morning
fell down the elevator shaft from the sixth story OF
instantly killed. His skull was fractured, neck
and left arm broken and his body fearfulE bruised;
II is supposed he attempted TO open theshnit ana
was precipitated down the hatch. No saw him
fall Mr. nCermans was one of the oldcF members
of the Board Of Trade, of which he wea director
Al the time of his death.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06

PETERSBURG VA, Nay 5.-While passing Tenn
pies crossing, OH the Richmond & Petersburg
railroad, this morning, passenger coach attached
to q freight train from Richmond due here at 9;S0
O'clock Jumped the track and was completely
wrecked Six passengers were seated IN the coach
at the time all OF whom were more or less injured.
w. L. Yager, the conductor, had his back painfully
Wrenched and Abraham Greensbaum, travelling
salesman of d. Oppenheimer & Bros, jewellers, OF
Baltimore was severely bruised about the thigh
and legs The other passengers received slight IN
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
Cnlnnel n. A. scott,s successor.

PHILADELPHIA, May 5.At special meeting of
the board of directors Of the ePennsylvaniaRalroad
Company held to-day Mr.. George d. Roberts was
elected member of the board OF directors and
president of the com pany to take effect on the LIST
or June upon the retirement of Colonel scott
committee of five members of the board wns ap-
pointed to prepare and submit at the next meeting
q revised organization for the management OF the
affairs of the company The positions vacated by
tile advancement of Vice. President Roberts were
II To-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06

HANOVER, N. H., May 5.--Bcnjamin p. Cheney, Of
Boston, member of the United States & Canada
Express Company, has paid into the treasury OF
Dartmouth College $4,000 by his check. OF this,
Ii Is understood that $4,000 will be devoted to
founding Cheney proiessorship of mathematics:
and by Mr.. Chcney's special desire 5000 will mid
IN endowing the Daniel Webster profcssorship of
yafi
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
FOURTH DAY-THURsDAY, JUNE 3.
Rnoinr at RrIchtwood To-day.

Lovers Of turf sport should not forget that 10 day
is the last of the Brightwood Spring meeting Two
good races are promised, thrce'minuIo tro' and
half mile heats runnug-IaCc. Several crack horses
are entered In each mce and good time will un-
doubtedly be the result. The admission is placed
at the low figure OF hfly cents, and large crowd
NH nnnhtlnhs be In AtLnnlNnrn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
Dropped Dead ON the nench.

San FRANCISCO, May 5.-Williom p. naingerheld,
presiding justice of tho Superior court, dropped
dead on the bench to-day. lie had been in infrn
health for several months pnst. His death is
attributed to heart disease. Deceased was native
of Virginia and was hfty-six years of nge.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06

The House Naval Committee decided yesterday
to report Joint resolution authorizing the Secre-
tary OF the Navy to take such steps as may be neces
bors for the use of the naval forces Of the United
States OF proper points on tile Atlantic and Pacific
coasts of Central America and of the American
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
English oarsmen Coming.

BosToN, May 5.-Willlam Elliott ex-EnGlish
champion oarsman has sent his formal entry for
tIle boat race at soekonk on June II. lie writes
TINT Boyd will probably enter but he is not oflic-
ally notified that he will do So Elliott will leave
England early in May.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06

John A. Ramsey, Republican. was on May 8
elected mayor OF Salisbury by thlrty'one majority,
The contest was very warm and the vote pollcd
was the largest for several years, On the same day
Raleigh elected nine Democrats and six Republic
cans 10 the council. The Republican vote was we'll
OrnaniZeQ.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
RniIroaa Conductor Killed.

BALTIMORE, Nd. May 5.-Georgc Walllng'
Height conductor on the Baltimore Ohio railroad,
while uncoupling train of cars at Mount Glare
Etation last night had his foot caught in q frog,
and received injuries from which he died this
fnorninp
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06

REppANK, N. j.. May 5-Willic Mnpes eleven
years of age, was found to day hanged to n rafter
by the thumbs in which position he had been for
three hours When cut down the boy tainted.
His mother had selected this mode of punishment
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
Grnnt I'm EInrIda.

met at Tallahassee on the 29th. IL sent instructed
delegates for Grant and Settle 10 the State conyen-
tion Ex-senator Conover leads the delegation,
Gadsden county also chose Grant and Settle dele
gates.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06

BERGEN PoisT, N. j., May 5-1n a hundred'bird
match here to-day Edgar G. Murphy killed eighty.
seven and j. T. Samson slxty-eight. Murphy's
hcore is the best ON record OF thirty YARDS rise
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06

DOVER, DEL May 5.--'rho Republican State con
yention viii meet here Tomorrow. The indca-
not be instructed. a delegation unanimously fo
Blaine will be chosen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06

AlDaHl ''''.s....s''' " =
Earned runs-Nationals 1.
First base oil errors-Albnnys I, Nationals 3.
First base on bals--Albanys /: Nationals /.
Left on bascs-Albanys, l; Nationals, 7.
Wild ptcn nes--Keefe, ].
Passed balls--Keenan, 2; Snyder /.
Struck ont-Albauys. d; Nationals, 2.
Double pl9ys--MoClelhn, l.
Strikes caled-Lynch. s: keefe 10.
Balls called-Jynch. II; Keefe, 81.
Time Of game-rwo hours.
tImDrc-DorSchcr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
OTHER GAMEs.

CLEVELAND May 6-Clcyelands .; BufIalos. 3.
CINCINNATI, May j.-ohicagos, S. Cincinnatis, 8.
WORCESTER, May 5.-Troys, .; worcesters, /.
PROVIDENCE, May 5.-Proyidences, /; Bostons, 0.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06

NEW YORK, May 5,-The Democratic state Cen
tral Committee met here to-day ard organized by
electing Leslie u. Faulkner chairman. An eNeeu'
tive committee was appointed,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
Thermometiie Readings.
OFFlCE CuEP SIOEAL OFFICER. q. 8.


For the Middle States and New England, hhn
barometer, southerly winds, warmer, cloudy IN
threatening weather, followed by cooler n0fulfes
winds rising barometer and clearing Wea'nes'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
BY CABLES AND WIRES.
Startling Deficit Discovered In India
Finances.
Compliment to General Hanc ock-The Treas
ury Sustained In the Kid-Giove Contro-
versy-Elliott and Boyd Coming
A Judge Falls Dead on His
Bench-A New Orleans
Health Manifesto.
The LoYnl LEGION

PHILADELPHIA, May 5.-At n meeting OF the Loyal
Legion of the United States Mt the Union league
tonight. General W. $. Hancock was reelected
eou1nnaudpr.