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National Republican., 1880-08-19
New York Greonback Convention.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Aug. 1S.-Tho greenback
Estate convention roassembled at $50 o'clock
this morning.
Mr.. George o. Jones of Albany moved that
the convention proceed TO designate the mem.
beIs of the state committee.
Mr.. Junior of Syracuse opposed the motion,
and moved that it be laid on tho table until
the report Of the committee on plan of organi.
zation, appointed at Albany last year, bo read.
Carried.
The report of the committee was then read
to the convention.
Mr.. Burnett of New York moved to table
the report Of the committee.
The ayes and noes were called. During tho
calling of tho roll 1t was found that tho per-
feCted roll OF tho convention had been spirited
away, and the secretaries were compelled to
use q roll made up for tho occasion, which was
very imperfect. Several members protested
against tho use Of this roll, and against de-
ciaring tho vote. Tho calling of tho roll ocCu.
pied two hours, and 1t stood "A TO 44-a tic.
The motion was declared lost
The convention reatlirmed the Chicago plat
FORM with the following addition:
"Land, air, light and water are the free
gifts of nature to all mankind, and every per-
son is entitled to enough of each Of these TO
enable him to secure tho necessary comforts of
life. Therefore, wo protest against tho fur.
ther granting of large tracts OF public lands
by tho government to railroads, corporations
or individuals. We demand tariff which
Shall protect American industry"
Tho following WAS added to the platform /:
I'VE declare that railroads are public high
ways, and, as such, should bo prohibited by
law from discriminating against indi-
yiduals' on communities. Legislative in-
vestigations have shown grave abuses
to exist in their management, and yet
owing to their control Of prominent legislators
belonging to both the democratic aud republic
can parties these abuses arc perpetuated. The
sending OF corporation attorneys or employees
Is representatives Of the people to mako
onr laws is "a traVesty upon just legislation,
and the purchase of political influence by
wealthy corporations through lavish contribu.
tions toward political campaign funds is one OF
the most serious of tho dangers which threaten
our republican form OtgOYcrnment, Therefore,
2csCiucd Corporations, tho creation
ol the state should bo controlled by tho state.
second No determinations on public high
WAYS against any class Of citizUns
-"lAul-No taxing the public to pay divi
dcnls on watered stock.
"i'ourth---No contributions by railroad mag,
natas 90 control the election OF the peoples
representatives or to bribe them when in
office
"Fiuh-A liberal policy toward the public
water. ways, which have been ut once tho crCa.
tor uud savior OF our commerce and tho peo
plo's safeguard against eStortionate charges
by the railroads,
"SlSlh--We favor tho adoption OF board ol
railway clmmissiOneri,'
'.ho .GnYendOn then proceeded to nominate
n ac-udllu,o for chief Judge Of tic court OF APP
po.a.
after scyoml ballots Thomas @, Armstrong
oi Clinton was declared tho nominee Of the
convention for judge OF the court appeals,
National Republican., 1880-08-19
Tho Inyader Payne,s Defense.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, Aug. 1s.-Captain L. d
Payne, arrested for alleged violation of the
federal laws governing intercourse with the
Indian territory west of Arkansas, has arrived
at Fort Smith in custody of the United States
marshal, and will bo tried before judge Parker
of the western district of Arkansas, whose
jurisdiction covers 0klohama. Payne denies
any intention to effect settlement by whites
Of any. territory now allotted to the Indian
tribes but claims that 100000 acres &C.
quired by treaty from the Crooks, Cherokees
and other tribes and west of the ninOty,sev-
enth meridian are public lands open to settIo.
ment and purchase by any citizen under tho
general system OF tho government. This is
the question involved and TO bo determined
by Payne's trial.
National Republican., 1880-08-19
Congressional Nominations.

COLUMBUS, OHIO, Aug, 1s.-The rcpubll-
cans of the twelfth district to-day nominated
John Grace for congress.
CHICAGO, Aug 1s.-The republicans of tho
eighth Illinois congressional district to day
nominated Colonel W. p. Hepburn on tho 346Ih
ballot
LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 1s.-The demo-
Gratis of tho ninth district rcnominated
Thomas Turner for congress to-day.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 1s,-rhc democrats Of the
seventh district renoninated John f, Phillips
for congress by acclamation to-day.
ATLANTA, GA, Aug Isl, w. Robertson
of Cobb county was nominated for congress
from the seventh district to-day by the demo-
Gratis.
SUDBURY, MASS, Aug. ls-rhe Goyenth
district grcenback convention to-day nomi.
mated H. II. Whitney Of Lowell for congress.
RICHMOND, VA, Aug. 13.--The readjusors
Of the third district to-day nominated Captain
John s Wise for cougress.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Aug, 1s,-Tho Mahono
rCadjusters convention held here to-day uomi-
mated General James II, Williams of Win.
chester for congressman from the eighth dis
triUt Of Virginia,
National Republican., 1880-08-19
nowe,l Wants to Know His Man.

LONDON, Aug. 1S-Tho following further
correspondence has transpired regarding tho
challenge TO II walking.maich for tho Ashley
belt, between W. b. Curtis of New York, acting
for an unknown party and Charles Rowell.
Curtis tcegrapbs to Rowell; Cannot reach
London ns soon as expected. Would like TO
set November /, or S, or oven the 18TH for the
race Accept the provisions. Cable tho place
and datc when selected"
Rowel replies TO Curtis: "As soon as tho
money is deposited with tho Sporting Life,
togothor with tho pane Of challenger, will
cable date amd place."
National Republican., 1880-08-19
Annual Financial Exhibit.

A statement showing the receipts and ex-
pcnditures of the government for the fiscal
years ending June 80, from 1856 to 1850 in-
elusive, was issued yesterday from the treasury
departmc mt.
From this statement the following figures
and comparisons with receipts and cxpcndi.
lures for the year 1879 are obtained The re-
ccipts from customs duties for 1880 amounted
to $1s6 500 ,06i6O, and from internal revenue
sources to $124 0O9, ,373.02, which is an increase
of $40, o16.90 in customs, and $40 d37, ,763 "a
in interal revenue receipts over 1879,
Tho net revenue of the government for all
sources for 1850 Is shown to be 1888 525, ,6l0.95,
while in 1879 Is amounted to $273, ,S27, lS4.46,
an increase of $50. 500 1869.
The net ordinary expenditures of tho gov
ernmont for 1850 aro shown TO be S2B7, ,6t2,-
957.5S, agsnet S2G6 60i7, ,6S3,53 for 1879.
A comparison of expenditures for Interest
OH the public debt and for pensions for the
years 1879 aud 1880 shows large increase in
the one and considerable reduction in tho
other. For 1879 The interest on tho public
debt amounted to Sl05, 1927, 9i9, and for 1850 to
sos, ,757, ,575.11, q decrease of $05T0,3 ,373.S9. In
1870 there was expended on account of pen
sions S35, ,12l ,492,39, while for 1850 tho eX-
penditure for this account amounted to S50-
m, ,1744t-an increase ofS2l ,655, ,G9205 in ono
year.
The war department expenses in 1870 were
$40, ,425, ,660,73, and in 1880 S3s, llG,016.22;
the navy department $l5,l25, 1864 in 1879,
and S13,536 9Si.74 in 1880. The Indian cx-
ponsos vary from b2,273 223.l5 in 1S62-the
lowest amount IN any year since 1S56-to
Ss, ,35 $3.50 S2--tho highest since lS56--in 1875,
and $52O6, 1090s in 1879, against $5,9i5, ,l57.00
in 1880
The receipts from tho sale Of public lands in
1879 were 1924, ,751.o6, and in 1880 amounted
10 81 lOl65OG.G0
National Republican., 1880-08-19
FECUNDITY
A Few More Counties Heard From.
Forty-Threo Per Cent in South Carolina
and the Heturns still
Coming In.
south carollna,s Inerease 4s Per Cent.

South Cardinals Increase AZ Per Cent.
Tho increase In tho population of South
Carolina during tho last ten years, as shown
by the census, is most gratifying TO the people
Of the state. 1t shows that, making tho requi-
site allowances for omissions in 1870, the state
is steadily culOrging its population, and that,
as the representation In congress is in proper
tion TO tho population as sscortainod by tho
census, tho number OF fcongrossmon from South
Carolina will not be diminished. We are
quite willing that there should be a recount
in South Carolina IL it will crafty or satisfy
tho radical organs, and We would make no
other condition than that thcro should bo two
cnumorators for each district, one Of them
democrat and tho othor q republican. We
have entire confidence In tho substantial ac-
curacy of tho ceusus, though it shows an
enormous increase, and we have no desire TO
claim credit for larger population than tho
state has According to tho returns nado to
us Of tho results of the late census, the popula-
iion nf Snui 1, Carolina 10 ne fnlloWg.
National Republican., 1880-08-19
A baltimore Forger Cnptured.

BALTIMORE, Aug ls.--Georso Bell, indicted
for swindliug the Merchants National and
tho Third National bank of this city roGoutly
by means of forged checks, and who was
handed over to Maryland officers in New
York city to-day on a rcquisition from tho
governor of this state, arrived tonight in the
custody of tho officers, He was mot at the
depot by his counsel, aud the sherl not being
present to receive and commit Dell to Jail no
is held for tho night at tho central police
station,
National Republican., 1880-08-19
Gold and Lyneh,nc in Texas.

GALVESTON, Ten, Aug. lS.-Tho Net9s has
tho following special from Coleman: There is
considerable excitement over the report that
gold has been discovered in Mitchell county,
l25 miles from here. j. l.. Spcer, who has
Just returned, gives glowing accounts OF the
ore, which, he says, yields 5000 per ton,
Al so the following special from Brouham
RubO CarutheH, coored, on trial foc stealing
cattle, was taken out of Jail last night and
lynched by forty masked mon, who over
powered the guards.
National Republican., 1880-08-19
Pacific Mining stocks,

SAN FRANCIsco, Ang. ls,-.rhe following
were the Official closing quotations Of mining
stocks to-day; Alpha, III Alta, 81; Bclcher,
AZ; Best 4 Bclchcr, 10; Bullion, 2l Bodie, GI;
Bechtol /; California, q; Cholar, -; Consoli-
dated Virginia, 3; Crown Point, "a; Eureka
Consolidated, l5l; Exchequer, q; Gould &
Curry, 81; Grapd Prize, >; Hale & Narorosl, 81;
Mexican, IA; Memo, B. Mammoth ~; Noon
day, 3; Ophr, D; Orc, / 3; Oyerman, 4; PotoSi,
81; Savage, 4; Sierra Nevada, l7A; Tiptop, 81;
Union Consolidated, 30; Wales, 3; yellow
Jacket "a. Eureka Consolidated has declared
dividend Of so cents II share. Pot05i has
levied an assessment Of so cents.
National Republican., 1880-08-19
Another nngus nIurder story.

BosroN, Aug, 1S--A dispatch is printed
here this evening giving the details of . hor-
rlble murder and outrage committed upon
Mary Cassidy, ten years old, residing near
Barnstablo. The account states that the
child's head was nearly severed from the
body, which was found near tho roadside in
Kclly's woods, in that vicinity. An investi.
CATION OF the report does not confirm the
story, and the sheriff of Barustable toiographs
in answer TO inquiry that no ulurdCr bias boon
committed In that county,
National Republican., 1880-08-19
Connecticut Democratic Convention.

NEW HAVEN, Aug. 1s.-rhc democratic
state convention met here this morning. SEN
ator w. w. Eaton was chosen permanent prcsi-
dent. Senator Eaton referred to tho electoral
commission as tho greatest political crime of
modern times, and appealed to Connecticut to
set her broad seal OF condemnation upon tho
fraud of 1876. Hon. James English OF New
Haven was nominated for governor. lie has
telegraphed that he will accept. Hon. Charles
NJ. Pond OF Hartford was nominated for lieu
tonant-governor, S. S. Bako of Bridgeport for
secretary of state, Morrck A. Mercy Of
Union for treasurer, aud Charles Il. Pagan
OF Middlotown for comptroller.
A platform was adopted as follows:
Rcs0ltcd, Tint we rCaihrm the principles adopted
by the national democracy at Cincinnati, believing
that the success OF those principles VIII bring
peace harmony and prosperity TO the whole people,
aud will Insure permanent reconciliation between
tie once discOrdant states.
Resoiccd, That we enthusiastically rutify the
nomination of the soldier statesman, winfield ),
Hancock ofpennsy ylYania, and OF his accomplished
colleague, William II. English of Indiana, and
pledge them the electoral vote Of Connecticut.
RCSOUCd, That as Connecticut cast her electoral
vote in 1876 for the legally and consIitnlonally
elected president Samuel j. Iilden, so she will IN
1880 In casting her electoral votes for Hancock and
English set tho seal of her condemnation upon tho
couspirutOrs who defrauded the people ct tho last
presidential election and committed the great
political crime OF modern times.
Rcso'rci that VIC hold the republican party re-
sponsiblc for the sweeping and unjust law regard
Ing cabor blindness passed by the last republican
legislature and approved by republican gov
ernor Tho law is harsh and serves no legitimate
end as 1t stands, and should bo modified 10 con-
form to the demands OF reason.
ResOirCd That legislation tending to make ouI
penal institution seltsupporting should be &c
framed prevent the sacrifice OF tho interests O
the industrious and the non.crminnl classes.
RCsOlred, That we heartily indorse the ticket
nominated this day aud recommend II TO the
voters Of the state as u guaranty of All honest
capable and economical administration Of state;
affairs.
ReSo'ccd That tho state central committee Is
hereby authorized TO ill any vacancies which may
pCCur IN the electoral or state tickets,
National Republican., 1880-08-19
STATE CONVENTIONS.
Republican, Democratic and GrcCnback
Nominations.
New Jersey, Connecticut and New York Poli-
ticiaps ut worlS-stato ohicers
Nominated,
New Jersey Republican Convention.


TRENTON, N. j., Aug 1s.-Tho republican
state convention for tho nomination OF presi'
Dental electors and candidate for governor
met at 12 o'clock. Hon. William f. Hoffman
was nominated for temporary chairman. Mr..
Hoffman, on taking tho chair. addressed the
convention He was followed by General
Fitzpatrick. Tho convention Is composed OF
sol delegates. The usual committees on ere
dentials, permanent organization and resou-
tions were appointed, and then the convention
adjourned for dinner.
At tho afternoon session tho committee on
permanent organization reported tho follow.
ing officers: President, Hon. George NJ. Robe
SON of Camden; a vice-presidont from each
congressional district
Mr.. Robson addressed the convention, say.
ing that, whio tho democrats declare against
Capitalization, they were advocating centrali-
Zation in declaring congress supreme over the
judiciary and executive powers Of the gov
ernment
Resolutions were adopted rs follows;
First, ratifying and indorsing the Chicago
platform; second, ratifying the nominations Of
Garfield and Arthur; third, in favor of ben-
nial sessions of the Legislature Of New Jersey;
fourth, reducing the state expenses.
Frederick A. Potts was then unanimously
nominated for governor.
Parker Cummere of Mercer and u. X. Pang-
horn Of Hudson wero chosen olectors-at'large.
After the selection Of district electors and the
appointment of an executive committee the
convention adjourned,
National Republican., 1880-08-19
Charged with Mupder.

PITTsBURa, Aug. 1S,-Irwin I.uster, John
Martin, Joseph Bslch, Horber Gould, Henry
Reinchio aud Thomas aud John Merriman
were arrested this evening by County Dotec-
tive Dresser. charged with tho murder of the
unknown man who was driven into tho river
and stoned 10 death for stealing n bunch of
grapes from tho yard of Mrs. Rivors, uOar
AgneW station last Tuesday afternoon. The
arrested men assert that tho only stones
thrown were by MlS, Rivers
National Republican., 1880-08-19
Water in New York, Brooklyn and Philadcl-
plia.


An unusually severe forc.snmmer has been
testing TO the utmost the sanitary adminislra-
tun of our American cities. Iu the north the
intense heat has boon more than usually rying
to juvenile life. In Now York children died
for time at the rate of ofsevonty.five dav, aud
in PhiIad elphia the loss was almost proportion
ally as great, in spite of our lieedOm from the
teHcmont.house system. A Ia rye portion Of our
loss was due to the foul condition of our water
supply. Once more Fairmount broke down
under tho City's demand for pure supply of
this indispensable "girt of God, as tho Arabs
call it. We pay more for our water than any
other city, aud yet every summer drought not
only shorteus the supply, but lowers the quality
to u point far below that of sa fety 10 health.
Except in case OF an absolute necessity,
no great city but Philadelphia chooses
to depend on pumping ng.machinory for
its wator supply. They have all pre-
fcrrod the aqucduct systom, which costs
more at first, bnt saves money in the long
run. Chicago St. Louis and, perhaps, Cincin-
natl are forced TO pump the water thcy use.
But Boston, Now York, Brooklyn, Glasgow,
Manchester, London and all the best managed
cities of Europe employ aqueducis. fhiIadel-'
pha has plenty Of upland sites fora great rescr-
vOir within manageable distance of tho
city. single Gqueduct, connecting such
a reservoir with the city, would cost
a handsome sum Of money, would leave us
u score of dscrCditCd pumps 20 sell rs old iron,
and would furnish but little political patron
age in the employment OF officers. But II would
save hundreds of livos oYcry summer and in
the long run would save money as well to tho
city treasury. Those who have gone straight
from Philadelphs to Brooklyn this summer,
from the sight aud smell Of what our hydrauts
furnished to the pel!ucid vision Of Brooklyn
water, viii! not need much persuasion to SEQ
that our system is capable Of improvement.
-[Phl phia Weekly Notes.
National Republican., 1880-08-19
PERSONAL

Mr. E. DRooP, Of Mctzerott & Co.. has re-
turned from Rock Enon.
Mr.. B. J.. FARJEoN the novelist, win
shortly launch u weekly, TO be called Saturday
afternoon.
THE Toronto Globe says that Colonel Mo
Nuill equerry to the queen, who accompanied
Prince Leopold on his recent visit, has been
knighted by her majesty.
THE secretary of war yesterday directed
that indefinite loavo of absence be granted TO
Cadet Whitaker, now at West Point. The
final disposition Of his case will not be made
for some time.
GENERAL JOHN b. DENNIS formerly Of
South Carolina, but now of Yankton, Oak,
was In the city yesterday. He loft last even.
ing for Columbia, where he goes TO close up
business affairs. He is enthusiastic in his dis
crptions Of the prospects OF Dakota, which
he expects soon to scea state Of tho union.
SENATOR BAYARD of Delaware, who is in
town, has bocn asked to speak to democratic
meeting at Rocky Point, II. l., Tonight.
Among tho speakers at this meeting arc to be
Senator Jonas of Louisiana, Samuel J. Ran
dali, John X. Ta!box, Colonel John Il. Fell
lows, eN Governor McLano Of Baltimore and
Judge Abbott Of Boston.
Mn. HADow, one Of the leading amateur
CriCketors Of Groat Britain, who visited this
couu try with Grace's famous team has mar
riod Lady Constance Hay, eldest daughter Of
the carl and countess Of Kinnoul, ond niece of
Lady Londesborough, under whose chaperou-
ago tho young lady has boon known 10 the
fashionable world OF London for the last two
or three seasons.
THE next election Of professor Of poetry
10 the University of Oxford will II is expect
ed, bo an interesting aud oven an exciting
event 1t is understood that tho present occu-
pant Of the chair, Principal Sharp, of tho
University of St. Andrews, will oGor himself
for recollection, but that he will be opposed to
q very largo eXtont on account of his strict
urcs on Burns, Mr. Matthew Arnold will be
asked to r, sumo his old pest. Mr. Edmund
w. GOsse Is also spoken Of
National Republican., 1880-08-19
Tho EInods In Eurepe.

LoNDoN Aug. ia Berlin dispatch to the
Daily Ne,os says: The reports from the proy.
inces in regard to the floods are worse daily.
Not only has Sllosia suffered terribly, but also
east and west Prussia. The harvest is almost
totally destroyed, and things are 80 serious
that the divisional manmuvres will be put OF
for this year. 1t has rained incessantly for
three weeks in some parts.
National Republican., 1880-08-19
sittI pg BULBS Indians threatening.

ST. PAUL Aug. ia special dispatch
from Bismarck says; "rhe agent at Poplar
river has abandoned tho agency, aud says tho
country is full of Indians aud thore is much
danger. Sitting Bull is only twenty miles
from tho agency and is clamorous to bo fed.
Tho agent gave him feast the other day.
Troops have been sent 10 Poplar riYerN
National Republican., 1880-08-19
THE KNIGHTS TEMpLAR.
a Partial Compensation FOR Yesterdny's
Failure.


Failure.
CHICAGO, Aug. 1S-At IL o'clock this
morning il WIS estimated that 10000 persons
were on the grounds of the Chicago Jockey
club to witness the competitive drill of tho
Knights Templar. The communicates were
arriving slowly, and the heat was almost over
powering,
The Rochester IN, " commandory, Reod
commandery No. 6 of Dayton, Ohio; Roper
com mandery Of indianapolis, Ind.; Damascus
commandery orSi, Paul DsHolay commandcry
of Louisville, KY, and DeNIolay commandery
OF Grand Rapids, Mich, competed successfully
at the drill, and were warmly commended. Ii
was generally thought that the DehIolay com.
mandery Of Louisville carried of the honorso
the day.
The first death among the assembled knights
occurred this morning, being that OF George
Firth Of the Jacobs commandeTy Of Cold.
water, Mich, who died oil dysentery induced
by tho excessive heat, which seized him al
most Immediately upon his arrival on Monday
evening. During tho day there were false
rumors OF numerous deaths among the knights
from heat. There wcre however, some POO
under treatment IN their tents and u number
were temporarily dclirious. Tonight all tho
theatres gave FREQ entertainments aud. con.
certs were given at Music and Farwell halls.
After the theatres closed there was an open
air concert and grand display OF fireworks
on the lake front, This display was on larger
scale than was over before attempted in this
city.
This evening the judges made tho follow.
ing awards: First prize, an elegant sword
for an eminent commander, 10 Rapor COM
mandery of indianapolis; second prize to De
Molay Commandery of Louisville, third piiao
to Reed commandGry Of Dayton, Ohio, and
fourth prize to Damascus Conmapdory Of St.
Paul. The special prize for mounted mon
was awarded to the Do Molay commandcry OF
Grand Rapids AIuuroo commandery of
Rochester was ruled out for not having drilled
n tlp raa nirnl moVpmRntS
National Republican., 1880-08-19
Now YorI,,, Yoilo,y. I1oyor Case,

New York, Aug. lS,-rho Official certificate
to-day gives the cause of tho death Of Hippo.
lyte Roybaud of Mobile at bellevue hospital
as collapse from supposed yellow fever" The
body was taken to Seguin's pout, Staten ISL
and, this afternoon for interment ut tho quar-
antine burial ground.
National Republican., 1880-08-19
The Doyton-rern swimming Match.

ATLANTIC CITY, N, j., Aug. 1e.-The final
arrangements have been made for the inter.
national swimming match between Captain
George Fern aud Captain BoytOn TO talio
place here tomorrow. The match is for 81 GOO.
Captain Boyton proposes to swim twelve
miles while Captain Form swims ten. The
race will begin at 10 y. IN.
National Republican., 1880-08-19

TThe returns from Clarendon, Colleton, George
town, Marion and Hampton counties have not yot
been received and the estimates given in this table
are based upon the ratio of increase in other
counties, compared with the total population ofthe
counties by tho state census Of 1870.
Tho returns as completed give tho state a
total population of 951,402, an increase of
295, ,270, or moro than d3 per cent? since the
census of 1870
National Republican., 1880-08-19
nsnth ofn Centennrlnn.

BosToE, Aug, l9.-Among the death returns
at tho office of tho city register to-day was
that of Michael Barrett OF South Boston, ma
tive of Ireland, whose age is given at 107 years
and four months,