The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-02-05
WASHINGTON NEWS.
Special to the Star.

special 10 the star.
QUEEN CITY PERSONALS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6-Judge Hoadly and
Hon. Stanley Matthews, Of Cincinnati. are
here to appear before the Supreme Court in
Q case involving Western railroad, in
which case Ex-Governor Hendricks, of In.
diana, who is also here, Is the opposing
!. counsel.
MI. G. Oskamp. the well-known jeweler.
of Cincinnati. arrived this morning. -.
FASHIONABLE WEDDING.
WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. 6-The Church
Of the Epiphany (Episcupall one of the
richest and most fashionable in this city.
was the scene of q brilliant marriage cere-
mOnv last evening. The high contracting
parties to which were Miss Clara =. F,rnsv,
The beautiful daughter Of d. G. Forney,
ESQ, editr nf the SUNDAY Chronicle of this
city and niece of John W. Forney of Phil
adelphia. and Mr.. Walter J. ComstOck, u
rising and well-to-dO merchant Ut Provi-
dence, r. !. The church was crowded with
the leading families OF the District. The
bride was attired in white satin, embrold-
cred with pearls and chenille. trimmed
with handsome Duchesse lace, and draped
with natural flowers and lilies OF the val
ley. with vail of tulle.
THE PRESIDENTIAL STRUGGLE.
The result of the action of the Republi-
can Convention at Harrisburg was received
here with the liveliest demonstrations Of
approval by the friends of General Grant,
who have all along pre- !icted ti'e result.
The friends Of Senator Blaine accept tile
situation as friendly to their candidate.
Tl,o, 81 ,s,,, tt,at NJ plo;ro &,
doubt the second choice Of the Grant fac
tim Of the Republican party, and may
possibly yet win the prize at Chicag''.
New York Convention will follow the lead
TIE action OF the Harrisburg Convention
tanned in these dispatches several da, s
since as 70 the position Of Gen. Grant on
tthe Presidential question and the nonex-
istence Of letter forbidding to use his
name in the connection with the nomina.
ton.
The friends of General Grant in Virginia
and North Carolina write here that the &C.
ton OF the Republican Committees of those
States will not be acquiesced in by the Re.
publican party Of said States, that State
canvass will be called and sets of delegates
appointed to Chicago who will be instructed
for General Grant. fierce contest has
been joined in this district over the selec.
ton Of two delegates 10 Chicago.
= HOW THE DISTRICT WILL STAND.
At this time the result can not be fore
shad0wed, but it is thought that friends Of
Secretary Sherman will succeed in securing
I delegation in his interest.
PARsELL's SPEECHES.
Parnell last night addressed meeting al
the Congregational Church. Several hun
dred people were In attendance.
Speaking of the Herafds subscription,
he said he would not attempt to 60 behind
its contribution and penetrate the true
motives that prompted 1t, end would not
charge it US gigantic advertising scheme.
It was particeps crininis with the British
Government in famine and has by its atti.
tude frustrated as far as possible the effor 8
in behalf of suffering pc pie.
ParnelI claimed that time would vindi-
cate his position regarding the Mansion
House Committee. He read telegram
from the President of tue Land League in
Ireland, den,i ing the report that the
League had denied relief tt
destitute farmers who had paid
their rents, and also sustaining
Mr.. Parpell in his attack on the Mansion
House Committee. and giving the amount
Of subscriptions from America up to Jan
uary 3ist as $4,000. Speeches were alsf
made BY Dillon, Murdoch, Representative
Ford, Of Missouri, and Gillette, Of Iowa.
ARGUMENTS ON STEEL
In the Ways and Means committee tli
.noYning Mr.. S,orrs made his argument II
favor Of the American iron and steel inter
ests in reply to remarks made BY Mr. VII
aon yesterday on the other side,