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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-11-27

THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE NUIsANCE.-The
stupid Electoral College system has resulted
in complication in Indiana. The votes cast
for Benjamin G. Parker, candidate for
Elector ON the Republican ticket, in several
counties of the State were returned for
Thomas w. Bennett, who was not candidate.
Republican tickets for the whole State were
printed by the State Central Committee, and
were correct. The poll books provided by
the local authorities, contained by mistake
the name of Bennett, who had declined and
for whom Parker had been substituted The
error effects several thousand votes, and I'M
der certain circumstances may lead to GER
tifcate being given to Hancock Eector
who had received larger vote on the face of
the returns than that counted for Parker. We
would like to see some such blunder as the
above ON some occasion or other so effect the
result as to elect the wrong President. We
believe that most of the American people
would be willing to live four years under
Democratic rule in order to rouse the people
to the necessity of abolishing the Electoral
College.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03

and distinguished himself both before
Yorktown and Williamsburg. At the
battle of Fredericksburg in 1852, Gen.
eral Hancock commanded division OF
the Second corps, and for his services
ON this occasion was commissioned
as Maior-General. He took partSin the
battles of Gettysburg and Chancellors-
vile and in one OF the struggles
which took place during that
eyentful campaign was so severely
wounded that he could not re-
sumo active service. In 1868 Gen.
eral Hancock was appointed by Presi-
dent johnson to the command OF the
Southwest military district, but the
Senate refused to confirm his appoint
ment.
In 1870 General Hancock was ap-
pointed to command the Department of
Dakota, and two years later, upon the
death of General Meade, was given the
command of the Department OF the East,
with headquarters in New York. Cen
eral Hancock, though strong Demo-
crat, has always kept himself aloof from
the entanglements of party politics
only once entering upon the political
arena, when in the Democratic National
convsntion of 1858 his name was placed
in nomination for President, and he re-
ceived on the eighteenth ballot l441
votes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03
Scenes and Incidents of the
Convention.
where tho Convention was Held.

The Music Hall seats about 1000
persons. The great Cincinnati organ
stands at the back of the platform. The
immense pipes are gilded and orna-
mented. The instrument resembles the
facade of an antique cathedral. Far
terres of seats, reserved exclusively for
ladies, are ranged on either side of the
organ. The national committee and
distinguished guests were seated on the
platform between these parterres. 1t
occupies three sides of the structure,
and there is an an extra dress circle over
the entrance of the hall. The chair
mans desk is rosewood. 1t was deco
rated with evergreens. The desk was
partly hidden by q picture of jackson.
A painting of Washington was fes-
tooned in flags The starry banner
concealed a niche above the main en-
trance, assigned to a brass band.
"Ohio greets the Nation" were words
lettered on blue banner that swung
over the center of the hall. Flags
floated over the heads of the delegates
from the open windows. The Tricolor,
Cross of st. George. the Harp OF Ireland.
the Elephant OF Silm, the Crescent OF
Tile OUbOu1dn cluplIc, tuo gun VI - oPoh,
the Dragon of China, and the Stars and
Stripes were there; but the Lone Star
of Cuba was wanting. A blood-red
ribbon. with ayellow border bearing
in golden letters the word " Welcome"
was nailed to the dress circle. Guidons
OF starry blue silk. inscribed with
the names of the United States of
America. marked seats of the various
delegations. The Tennessee. Iowa,
Maryland, Massachusetts,, Delaware,
and Florida delegations occupied the
front row OF seats. New York was
planted in the body of the hall, to the
right of the chairman. Pennsylvania
was across the aisle on her left. She
faced South Carolina and was backed
by Ohio. Kentucky and Connecticut
were sandwiched in the left body of the
hall. New Jersey was seated near the
back railing in close proximity to
John Kelly. All the delegates occu-
pied easy chairs, and were provided
with fans.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03
How the Convention was Opened.

After all the delegates were seated,
Randall and Hendricks banners were
brought on the platform and planted
near the great organ. 1t was quiet
and expectant assemblage. A group OF
distinguished guests and members OF the
national committee stood near the
chairman's desk, talking to ex-senator
Barnum. 1t was scattered by a neat
looking carpenter wearing paper cap
and with sleeves tucked up to the elbow.
He stepped to the desk and with rule
and square measured the top for read
ing dais. 1t was noticeable incident.
and delegates, spectators and distin-
guished guests accepted it as appropri-
ate, and applauded the representative OF
the yeoman democracy. The organist
played the Massaniello overture. and
the band gave "Hail Columbia 1t
was high noon. Ex-senator Barnum
advanced to the desk. Strengthened him.
self, lifted the ponderous mallet and let
it fall carelessly. The desk top rang
like a sounding-board. The buzz of con-
versation ceased. The. delegates settled
in their seats.
Gentlemen of the convention" said
Mr.. Barnum, in clear, ringing voice,
our proceedings will be opened by
prayer by the Rev. G. w: Mendte,
Unitarian republican divine" The rev.
erend gentleman came to the desk and
raised his hands. The South Caro-
lima delegation arose to its feet in
an attitude OF profound piety. Other
delegations were hesitating, and Senator
Butler shouted: up, up! The sug-
gestive words brought all the delegates
to their feet.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03
Bells.

The history of bells is full ofromantic
interest In civilized times they have
been intimely associated, not only with
all kinds Of religious and social rites,
but with almost every important histor-
ure is not less remarkable, for to them
indirectly we probably owe all the most
famous towers in the world. Bells early
summoned soldiers to arms, rs well as
citizens to bath or senate, or Christians
to church They sounded the alarm in
fire or tumult, and the rights of the
burghers in their bells were jealousy
guarded. Many bloody chapter in
history has been rung in and out by
bells. On the third day of Easter, 1882,
at the ringing of the Sicilian vespers,
5000 French were massacred in cold
blood by John of Procida, who had thus
planned to free Sicily from Charles OF
Aniou. On the oath of August, st.
Bartholomew day, 1871, bells ushered
in the massacre of the Huguenots in
France to the number, it is said. OF
100. 900.
Bell founding attained perfection in
Holland in the sixteenth and seven
teenth centuries, and tho names OF
Hemorry, Dumery. and the Van den
Ghens stand as the princes of the art.
Bell ringing by rope is still \ popular
art in England. The first regular peal
of bells sent to England was in 1856
by Pope Calixtus III. to Kings college.
Cambridge, and was for 300 years the
largest peal in that country. At the be
ginning of the sixteenth century sets OF
eight bells were hung in few churches.
The great bell at Moscow, Gar Kol-
okol, which, according to the inscrip-
ton, was cast in 1873, was in the earth
IO3 years, and was raised by the En-
peror Nicholas in 1885. 1t seems never
to have been actually hung or rung, hay
ing been cracked in the furnace. Itstands
on raised platform in the middle OF a
square, and is used for chaoel. 1t
weighs 44O, 900 pounds; height, 10 feet 3
inches; circumference, 60 feet inches;
thickness, feet; weight of broken piece,
ii tons. The second Moscow bell, the
largest in the world in actual use,
weighs 1913 tons. The great bell at
Pekin weighs So tons Marking, % tons;
Oimutz, l7tons; Vienna, II tons; Notre
Dame, II tons; Erfurt, one OF the finest
bell metal, l3 tons. The Kaiserglocke
of Cologne cathedral, lately recast,
1s75) weighs twenty-five tons.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03
A Mine OF Palm Oil.

According to the Colonies and India
that portion of the west coast OF Africa
which lies south of the river Volta furn-
ishes the principal supplies of palm oil.
Nearly 1000, 900 cwt, OF this oil are an
nually exported to Great Britain. OF the
value of 81, 800, 900, its principal use be-
ing in the manufacture OF soaps, per-
fumery. candles and similar articles.
Among the natives it is highly valued,
both for food (taking the place ofbutter).
for lighting and cooking purposes and for
amounting the head and body. The So
called oil, which is rather a fatty sub
stance resembling butter in appearance,
is obtained from the several species OF
palm, but especially from the one known
botanically az 'Elais guineeniss," which
grows in abundance on the western coast
of Africa, and from which it takes its
pecifc name.
So tbickly do these trees grow, and so
regular auu rapid are their supplies of
fruit, that in some localities where the
regular collection of the produce is not
practiced, the ground becomes covered
with a thick deposit OF the oily, fatty
matter produced by the ripe berries.
Deposits of palm oil which may also be
called mines" of vegetable fat. exists
in some parts of the gold coast. and
which, if not in themselves worth work
ing, at least practically illustrate the
natursl wealth of the country in such
productions, and indicate its undevel-
oped resources. These mines would
probably not repay the cost of explora-
ton. as the palm oil is apt to become
rancid and valueless for its general uses
after long exposure, though for such
purposes as candle-making these de-
posts might still be valuable.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03
Almost Eaten by a Bear.

On Saturday, the 9th inst, Hannibal
Roe, the best-known hunter in Montana,
met with an adventure which manned
him for life. He had gone up the Little
Prickly Pear to Wolf Greek station, and,
with his gun in good condition, he
passed into the mouHtains. While he
was walking in small gulch, and just
as he had turned point Of rocks which
protruded abruptly from the mountain
side, he received upon the left side Of
his head and face stunning bloV from
the paws of an immense she bear,
which il appears was lying In wait for
him on the other side OF the rocks.
The blow knocked Roe down and
caused him to lose possession Of his
gun, which was the only weapon he had
with him, and at the same instant the
Infatuated beast throwing herself upon
the PROSTATE form of her astonished,
disarmed and wounded victim. the
man and bear were precipitated to-
gether about fifteen feet down the steep
bank to the bel of the gulch. Having
nothing to defend himself with, Roe
quickly determined to play the dead
man." and turning upon his face feigned
Inconsistencies through one of the
most trying ordeals ever experienced by
a human being. The bear evidently
concluded II her prey was dead he had
been killed by her own strong paws
and began her feast. Beginning upon
his head she literally tore the mans
scalp TO shreds, leaving IL in condition
horrible to look at. He says he could
both hear and feel her teeth grating
upon his skull. She then began upon
his left shoulder, inficting there n
CHASTITY and dangerous wound, and bit
him in several places upon his left arm,
side and back as far down as the hip.
Just as she had driven her teeth into the
hip, and was dou btless upon the point Of
inilicting such wounds as would have
caused instant death, one of her cubs
raised cry of distress. 1t was mt this
point that Mr.. Roe's play of dead
man." which had hitherto seemed so
unavailing, was of great service TO him.
The bear evidently thought her victim
dead, and, leaving him, fastened 10 the
relief of her young. intending, it is sup
posed, to finish her meal mt pleasure.
Though bruised, mangled and fatigued
Ibis scalp a bleeding mass OF torn hesh,
and matted hair hanging about his
brow, his left cheek and ear torn of
until they hung at his side by but ten
der strip, his cheek-bone broken, his
skull , fractured . above the eye, his
shoulder, arm and side, badly injured
be nevertheless summoned sufficient
strength to rise and get away before his
antagonist arrived. He was brought by
some fellow-hunters TO St. Johns hos
pital in this city, and by skillful nursing
win very likely recover. Helena (Mo's.)
T,ldepende,lE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03
The Platform.

The platform adopted reaffirms the St.
Louis platform. and strongly denounces
the fraud which placed Hayes in Presi-
dent Tilden's chair. 1t condemns the
use of the presidential veto for arbitrar y
partisan purposes, and favors free ships.
There is also a strong anti-Chinese
plank. The financial plank declares
for gold and silver coin, and Consti-
tutional currency convertible into coin.
TAT the time this supplement went to
press the platform had not been re-
ceived, or we should give it here in
full.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03

Knowing as do, therefore, from fresh ex-
perience how great the difference il between
gliding through an official routine aud work
ing out reform OF systems and policies, it Is
impossible TOR me to contemplate what ne eds
to be done in the Federal administration with
out anxious sense OF the difficulties OF the I'M
dertaking. II summoned by the suifrages Of
my countryinen to attempt this work shall
endeavor with Gods help 10 be the efficient
instrument OF their will.
Such q work of renovation after many years
OF misrule, such a reform OF systems and
policies to which I would cheerfully have
sacrificed all that remained to me Of health
and life is now, fear, beyond my streagth.
With unfeigned thanks for the honors be-
slowed upon me, with heart swelling with
emotions OF gratitude 70 the Democrats
masses for the support which they have given
TO the cause I represented and their con-
fidence in every emergency, remain, your
tellow-citizen, I
SAMUEL ]. TIDEx.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03
Mr.. Kelly Creates . scene.

On the first day, while the names
selected by the regular delegation were
being presented, John Kelly arose and
addressed the chair. As If by magic.
two policemen with clubs in their
hands suddenly appeared at his
side. and a score of New Workers
were on their feet, eager to see what
would happen. Kelly was well dressed
In a light colored suit, and he wore
bouquet in his button-hole. Mr..
Chairman" he cried; but Judge Hoad-
lev would have nothing to do with him.
Hear the man." cried fellow in the
gallery. The chairman declared that
be could recognize none but delegates.
"Mr. Chairman" again cried Kelly,
irving to lift his voice above the noise
which was increasing on every side.
"Sit down, you bolter!" shouted some
one in the gallery. Mr.. Chairman"
said Kelly in last attempt to gain a
hearing. The chair ignored him, and
the loud-voiced reading clerk called the
name of the next State. Convinced
that it would be useless to continue his
appeal, the Tammany chieftain sat
down; but the contestants were not
satisfied. John B. Haskin, The chief OF
the Tuscaroras, as he delights to call
himself, arose and would not be sup
pressed. The chairman pounded his
desk in vain. Haskin retained the floor
and angrily acclaimed the story of the
wrongs of Tammany. So great was the
disturbance that his words could not
be heard only by those who sat within
twenty feet of him. At last he SUBJ
sided, and the close of his remarks was
greeted with bowls and groans and a
few cheers. After some degree OF order
had been restored, the roll-call was CON-
pleted without further interruption.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03

Colorado spiders sre not 10 be
laughed at. In cave near Buena
Vista they are the size Of small birds.
and they make strange sound while
weaving their web. While looking at
the cave a miner examined the webs.
Their strands were about the size of n
No. 10 thread, and he thought that they
could be used for thread. Having n
needle he broke of one of the strands
and found that 1t would just fit. Sew
ing on a loose button he found 1t AS
strong rs silk, and that 1t answered
every purpose.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03
The DELEGATES.

The convention, says New York Tele-
o, am correspondent, was as creditable
and respectable body ofmen as ever as
sembledfor political purposes in twenty
years. About three-fourths of the dele
gates were young men, or with hair un-
changed by age; and the rest are gray
haired veterans. Fine intellectual coun-
tenances might have been seen in every
direction.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03
The Temporary Chairman.

Judge Hoadley is deferential white
man, with semi-bald head, a brown
ish beard and voice which, after a
very fair Start, has tendency to wind
up in squeak. He was fairly received
and spoke long time. His first allu-
sion to Tilden as the foremost states.
man of the age elected storm of cheers,
during which New York's entire delega'
ton stood up, waved their hats, bur-
rahed themselves hot, and then sat
down to fan.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03
woman sunrasIsts IN the Convsntio,

Woman suffraeists In the Convention.
A circular of the National Woman
Suffrage association was distributed
through the hail, signed by Mrs. Gage
as chairman, Susan B, Anthony as vice
president, Mrs. Spencer, corresponding
secretary; Mrs. Jane II. Spofford, treas
urer, and a vice-president from each
State. 1t demands recognition of
woman's rights and insertion in the
platform of plank pledging the Demo
cratic party to use all Its powers to
secure to the women of the nation pro-
lection in the exercise of their right Of
suffrage. The woman's suffrage repre-
sentatives were honored with applause
from the audience as they took their
seats.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03

A report to the annual conference OF
the Mormons says that the Mormon
population Of Utah is Ill, $50, that the
church in that Territory has lost 600
members and gained 1880 in a year,
and that the church. receipts in that
neriOd were over 81 ,00o, goo.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03
FIRST BALLOT.

The chair announced that no one hav-
ing received two-thirds, there was no
choice.
Mr.. Breckenridge, of Kentucky,
moved to adjourn to ten o'clock to-mor-
row. Adopted, and the convention adj
iourned at 6:l0P.M.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03

Winfield Scott Hancock was born in
Montgomery county, Pa, in 1924, en-
tered West Point military academy in
1910, graduated in 1874 and received
his military commission as second
lieutenant. He served during the
Mexican war. and was promoted
for his gallantry, and having filed sew
eral subordinate posts was made assist
ant auartermaster-gen which rank
he held at the outbreak OF the
civil war. In 1861 he was appointed
brigadier- general o; volunteers, and
attached to the Army of the Potomac.
He accompanied General MeClel'an's
army 10 the Peninsula in 1861.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03
THIRD BALLOT.

Upon motion of Judge Slack, OF In
diana, the nomination was made unani-
nous. Amid ringing cheers, banner
with the picture of Hancock was un-
furled over the platform, and the band
played, "See the Conquering Hero
Comes"
William II. English was nominated
for Vice President.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03

On the third ballot Major-General
Winfield Scott Hancock. OF Pennsyl.
vania, was nominated amid tremendous
enthusiasm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03
Third Days Proceedings.

After the convention had been called
to order and n prayer was said, the
States were called for a second ballot
with the following result:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-03

A tract Of fifty thousand acres on the
Northern Pacific railroad has been
bought for colony Of emigrants from
Ireland.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-18
TOWNSHIP BONDS.

JEFFERSON CITY. Dec. l3.-The supreme csurl
To-day issued II peremptory wri. of mandarin
directed to the state auditor, compelling him ia
register certain township Compromise bonds
iss''ed by Randolph County on behalf of Supa,
Greek township. In ISL the township, by a vote,
granted AID to the Tebu anu Nros,io r,iIro,J
but refused to pay interest OF The ;,ouIs issIIaj
Claiming That they were. unconstitutional. suit
was brought In the U. ). circuit court and iuIy.
inent rendered against the county. The county
then offered to compromise tie bonds MT "A luWa,
rate OF Interest, but the state autlt,r refusc,. To
fesister the compromise bonds Tor the reason
thae lhe supreme court had decided in Webb vs.
I.aiayetie County, the railroad aid act of 1865
unconstitutional.
The supreme court in granting the peremptory
says: - ~ n
inns court in the case of Webb VS.. Lafayette
Counly, ana The supreme. court of the limited
states IN II irshman vs.. Bates County,, deciied
the act OF 1855 to be in conflict with the cOpstItu-
sion Oh ms state, and thar subscriptions for
SUCH Stock IN corporations by townships aud
bonds issued to bay for such stock were there.
lore of no validity.
This court except the two judges who dj.-
sen;ed in Webb vs., Lafayette, County. are sin
OF mat opinion; but the supreme court of the
united States IN Cass County Va. johnson over
rules tns = H IN ,SsS VS.: Bates County, and declares
me ast OF 1865 to be in harmony with the con
stitutlon of this state. And while with din.
difference 10 that tribunal We still hold that a,I
TO =, 1e IN conflict with our CONSULTATION. the cir
Gun court 81 The United States for the district of.
ai,ssoiiri, following the decision oil the supreme
court Of the United States in Johnson vs.. Cass
issued by Randolph county tur sugar CrnrE
township, ami will of course continue 10 rem
mst judgments on township subscription bonds
unit! the supreme court of the United STATES
shall have returned to the doctrine OF Uarshm.n
vs.. Bates County. We cannot say MAT a bonff
.ortns payment of money Is ii nuIiity and does
not create y debt which is even asub,ect of
compromise. while there is II court beyond The
control OF this court and having iurlsIiction in
ms state oil suits ON sucl, bum.i. which holds
tneln valid and renders judgment npon them IN
iasOr oil The holders.