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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12

WORCESTER, Mass, May 1.-THE grecnback-labor
convention met at the horticultural hall at IL
O'Clock this morning. There were about 100 dele
gates present Hon. L. Moody Boynton was made
permanent president and long list of other off,
GERS were elected. The platform adopted contained
the following resolutions:
'First-We demand that the general government
only shall have power 70 issue the money of the
country, and shall not delegate such power to i'll
dividuals corporations, and under constitutional
provisions congress shall regulate the volume and
value thereof.
"Second-We demand the payment of tho bonded
debt ms 1t becomes due, and protest against any
further retundipg of our national debt into long
time bonds.
"Third-That givingAf the credit of the nation to
national banks to be loaned back to the people as
money, thus giving them several millions in inter
est and creating a monster corporation opposed to
the payment of debt is all idioic swindle upon the
American people,"
Mr.. Mcneil of Boston. moved TO amend the sec
ond resolution, so that the bonded debt be paid in
le9altender notes supplemented by the coin in the
treasury. Adopted.
The following Rre the delegates.at-la elected
Mt the greenback convention to-day; q. H. Ltch
man, ]. NJ. Devine, W. f. Whitney and L. Moody
DOyutOn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12
THE iIACHE CHIEE.


Ills Band Bein1 Largely Nuglnented,
SAN FRANCISCO, May ll.-A Tucson dispatch just
received says "Adyices nom Silver city up to last
Friday state that great excitement prevails in that
section over tho Indian troubles "A number OF
Apaches have Joined ViCtora's band from the new
Mexico reservation, and 1t is thought he has Also
been reinforced by warriors from the SAN Carlos
reservation In Arizona. Extensive deprelatiOus
are reported from the eastern portion of Grant
county. A number Of citizens and settlers have
been killed, and IN many instances horribly mutt
lated. The citizens have taken up arms and are
vigorously securing the country IN search of the
marauders. At last accounts Captain Madden and
his command were in the vicinity of HillsbOrough,
directly upon the trail Of a body of some 200 In
dans. a fight In momcntarily expected, Tile
whole country about Shakespeare, Camp Bowie and
Email Springs Is in acondIton OF great excitement,
and active preparations are being made for strong
resistance D any atlAck thnI may bo made
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12
Governor c. G. washburn for Postmaster.
GcmerRl.

To he Editor Of The National Republican.
SIR: venture through the colums of TIE Ma
TIoNAL REPUBLICAN U call the attention of the
president and cabinet TO fll the vacancy at The
head OF the postofTce department with Governor
Washburn. of Wisconsin. Governor Washburn Is
gentleman of large executive ability, and one of
the abest, soundest and most melhodcal business
men in the United States, and uniform and con-
siStent republican. If he could be induced 10 OK
cept the position, he would make the best pOstmaS.
ter.generRl the country has had since the days Of
Amos Kendall and Charles A. WiCkifo
lie is familiar with the postal service in the from
tier states and territories and in addition 10 his
superior business habits and his energy and great
ability, he has that very material qualification,
large public experience and incorTuptible integrity.
In the long public liie Of Governor Wasliburn
not breath Of suspicion has ever attached to
his honesty. lie Is ono Of tho great business men
of this country, who, like Abbott Lawrence Ham
ilton Fish, Dean Richmond, Erastus Corning, John
W. Garret, Hugh ]. Jowet aud the late Zachariah
Chandler, Is prominently fitted for working no
sitiOn under the government. II Is no idle asser.
ton that If Governor WUshbur was ut the head
of the pOStotlice department. the country would 10
as well, ifnot better furnished With postal accom-.
modatlons than it is now, and at materially re-
duGed expenses NORTHWEST.
NAsHlSGTOS May 10.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12

been broken when q policeman appeared and
warned them OF the danger. Shortly afler shell
was struck and exploded, when the boy, John
Burke, and Hermann Bush, John Fnfble, Robert
Steinman and the German who was present and
the other boy were Instantly Killed, and Francis
shannon and Henry Ininln were severely
mutilated, and that Of the unknown GermGn who
stood ncnr was literally blown to atoms. Portions
OF his body were found In every direction and the
largest part found was ai arm. AS far as known
the remains Of the killed were taken TO their late
homes while what could be found Of the others
were removed 10 the southern police station,
where nm official investigation will take place, The
report OF the explosion was heard for distance Of
nye miles.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12
EXPLOSION Ar FoRr M'HBNRY.
Sc Mem KIlled by IheIr Foolhardinesa

BALTIMORE Mp, May ll.-A terrible explosion
occurred late this afternoon just outside the north
wall Of Fort MclIenry, which resulted In the in
slant killing OF six persons and the woundlng Of
two others David Il, shannon Il Co.. Junk deal.
ers, purchased quantity Of condemned shrspncl
shells at the fort and took part OF them outside
to break up. Francis G. shannon, a brother ol
David r., wth Hermann Bush John Falblc aud
Robert StoinmOn, u boy named Burke and an nm.
known boy aud a German man mere present
lNoSuS o, ~ tbo mon Nod ths shois a.
with his hands whilo another struck them
with heavy slcdge-hamner Before the shells
were subjected u thg blows from NE slodgo water
was poured upon them, one ur Two shells had
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12
Photographic Extension.

The American Union Telegraph company yester-
day made its entry into Richmond at the point OF
tho digging bar and shovel and established head
quarters in that city. The supply train with in-
s,ruments, batteries ETC.. follows closely in the rear
and tcegraphic communication was established
with oil the world and the rest Of mankind"
Skirmishers were thrown out toward the south ana
also in the direction Of Norfolk and Fortress Mon
roe. Those places win soon be occupied and the
march through Georgia. and on ward to the gulf
continued until the Mexican borderis reached and
perhaps the Mexican capital. An Office has also
been cstab ished at the capitol in the lobby in the
reRr Of Lho ren0rlers. gallery ON the house Side.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12

BRiDGEroRT, Conn. May l1.--Governor Andrews
yesterday denied rcprleve 10 Edwin Hoyt, sen =
fenced to bc hanged on Thursday. sheriff SAM
ford received notice 10 that effect this morning.
Hoyt will be executed inside Of an enclosed jail.
yard between The hours OF 10 a. m. md y. III.
The scallOld is being erected to-day. About 100
passes will be issued by the sheriff to witness the
execution. Hoyt's wife visited him yesterday for
the first time since his arrest. Ailcr taking leave
of him she asked to the enclosure built for his
execution, remarklng she was glad he was 10 be
hanged, and would llko to see him hanging there
then. Hoyt was notified by the sheriff this
morning of tho decision OF the governor IN his
case, but he would not believe IL.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12
CIBI IL NOTES,

LoNp0S, May 1.-THE house of commons to-day
adjourned until the Goth instant
LONDON. May IL THE United States steamer
Nipsic arrived at Gibraltar Oh the Sd instant.
LONDON. May 1.-THE telegraph cable from
Cadz to the Canary Islands will shortly bo sold.
ST. PETERSBURG, May1l. The Polish newspapers
report that Count Schouvalo1 will be appointed
governor.genera OF Warsaw.
CORK. May 1.-THE Constellation sailed to-day.
As she passed out she was saluted by the marine
ships in the river and by the forts.
TEHERAN, May 1.-THE famine In the province
of Coyerbaijau Is increasing. Tho crop prospects
are bud. There have been 600 deaths from starva.
tion since January in the district of Urumijah.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12

NEw IoEK. May 1.-THE anniversary Of the
alumni association Of tho Union theological semi
nary was held to-day in the chapel of the seminary
No. University place. Rev. DR.. p. IL. RNyncr OF
Sing Sing, called the body to order and the Rev.
Dr. George G. Noyes, OF Chicago took the chair.
Rev. Or. Timothy Hill. of Kansas, mode an address
on alumni and missions. and was followed by the
Rev. DR.. Charles w Baird, Of Rye, N. " who read
the obituary record. Reports were then received
from the secretaries of tho classes Of no. As so 55
co. 'G5, 20 aud rs. Rev. Dr. Noyes, of Chicago,
was elected president of the alumni association
for the ensuing year. In tho afternoon The alumni
dned with the faculty and directors.
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p, stomce. In tho Dark.
The following letter was sent TO postmastcrs
throughout the United States yesterday;

IEU IUIIVNTTIb EVVFVI WIS 9VHF 70 PO3ITINSIVTS
throughout the United States yesterday:
POsToFFICE DEPARTMENT. !
OFFICE OF TnB FIRST ASSISTANT
POSrMASTER-GENERAl, J
WAsHINGTOS, d. C., May H. 1851
SIR: In reply TO your letter OF the ------ have
TO say thai this department has no fund ut its dis.
poSal from which an allowance could be made to
pay for supplying pOstOiliccs located in government
buildings with light water and miscellaneous
items alter the 18th instant when the amount ap,
propriated by congress for such purposes will be
exhausted.
The postohlce department cannot authorize you
to assume any responsibility for future payments
for gas aud water, as such expenditures are under
the control Of the secretary oi the treasury.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12

MILFORD Pa, May ll.-Forest flrcs are com
to break out again in this section. Las
night large fires were visible from here in New
Jersey. The woods were fred by persons and larg,,
damage resulted. A reward Is offered for the ar
rest Of tho incendiaries,
ALBION N. j., May ll-Large tracts OF cedar an I
pine woods are reported burning in the vicinity
Of Wiliamstown. Elmer, and the Maurice nnd
Bnss rivers. There has been n prolonged drough;
and there is but little prospect Of rain.
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Tho Wheeling Convention To-day.

WHEELING W. VA, May 1.-THE republican
state convention TO elect delegates to the national
republican convention meets in this city to.mor.
row. large majority Of the delegates have mr..
rived. The best information obtainablo tonight
indicates that Sherman has developed unexpected
strength, and that the delegates to Chicago win be
divided between Blaine and Sherman, with pre-
ponderance IN favor of Blaine.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12
Legislative, Executive and Judicial Appro-
priation Uill,

The legislative, executive and judicial appro-
priation BILL reported on Monday, was printed and
placed upon the senators and representatives
desks yesterday. A noticeable omission in the
report was the appropriations for the department
OF agriculture. Under tho new rules of the house
OF representatives these appropriations are to be
mittee. This is thought by many 10 be unwise
legislation-the taking from the appropriation
committee work which legtlmately belongs to IT,
But some queer legislation has been enacted by
the present congress.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12

ing in congress to give $3.50 per month to every
soldier who served any length Of time Many Of
these soldiers served from one 10 two years In
rebel prison. and even that does not bring them In
under the bounty laws, for the reason TINT they
only enlisted for given time
Fourth-Congress ought to compel the ndjutart-
general OF the army and the second auditors Office
OF the treasury to publish broadcast 10 the heirs Of
every deceased soldier the balance Of bounty and
back pay 10 the credit Of deceased father, sou or
brother That would DO honorable, while the
present system Is not,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12

DEADwooD d. T., May ll.-An explosion OF five
boxes containing nearly 100 pounds of giant pow
der occurred at the blacksmith shop of the High
Lode mine. at Central city, this morning instantly
killing Samuel kinblC. the foreman of the Minis
md Joseph Trudoll aud Jonas Gilmore, employees.
me bodies were most fearluiy torn TO pieces, tho
with small fragments of flesh aud ruins Of the
shop. Kimble and Gilmore formerly resided al
Janesyille, Wis.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12

ST. LOUIS, May 1.-THE chenp lodging-house Of
Charles Schultz No. 400 South Levee, was de-
ing, and four men-Niikc Eberlain cripple:
blind man named Fisher, Fritz Schotte or Scholter
and another man not krown--were suffocated
Several Of the dodgers jumped from the third story
windows, their exit by the stairs being cut oft ard
were more or less injured. The house was an old
frame rookery and burned like tinder. The loss to
the property was small
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12

The chief Of the bureau of statistics furnishes the
following Information in regard to immigration
into the port of New York
There arrived at tho port of New York during the
month of April, 1880. 49il3 passengers. 1851 of
whom were immigrants During the correspond
ing period Of 1879 the total number of passengers
arrived at the port was 1884, Of whom II Col were
immigrants.
The arrivals at the port Of New York during the
twelve months ended April 80, 1880. as compared
with the twelve months erded April 80, 1879, were
as follows
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12
virginia sh ort on Toboooo.

From oil the etobacco-growlngs of Virginia
reports have been collected by the Richmond Dis
patch which show that the tobacco plants have
been so generally destroyed by the fly that not
moro than d quarter of d crop will be raised this
year in the state. The farmers are very generally
putting in corn. cotton or beans to take the place
of tobacco in their fields
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12

HAVANA, May ll--A very destructive fire has
ocouTJcd in tho uCighborhood Of Santiago DO
cuba The village Of san Luis Is entirely de-
suoyed, Three hundred houses We're burned
seven persons poiished IN the flames and g. 900 are
lon without shelter, A large quantity of military
stores were burned The aggregate loss cannot
yet be Gst..uatcd.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12
The Michigan Convention

DETROIT, Mich, May 1.-THE hotels are full of
delegates to the republican state convention which
meets Tomorrow. The sentiment is 50 pronounced
in favor of Blaine thut the contest is not specially
active on presidential candidates. A hot fight Is
going on over the chairmnnship of the state GEN.
ator Chandler but tho probabilities point to the
election of Senator Baldwin. The delegation to
Chicago will bo uuihstructed, but its personnel
will DC such that instructions would be super
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12

DALISToH, n, Y, May 1.-THE defense rested Nt
lOis o'clock this morning after examining two
witnesses on unimpOrtant points. Their failure to
call Jones their main alibi witness on tho former
triHl, creates comment The rebuttH evidence by
the prosecution will probably consume the remain
der of tho week
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12
Too Sinnn 10 Keen ont.

/, Is queer how folks dream, The other Sht a
man dreamed ho stood at the gate Of heaven and
asked st. Peter II tho souls of the rich over got in
there Yes was the roply 1T is supposed that
the souls OF O great many rich people have got in
here, Many OF them are SO small wg have moi been
able TO iuyeut any wuy to keep lhcla L'-l PcWee
Methodist,
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SECRET SOCIETIES.

Grand National High Tent of Recha bites.
PETERSBURG, Va. May ll.-rhe high tent, In.
dependent Order of Rechabites of North America
met in annual session Mt Temperance hall at 10
o clock this morning, f b. Marche, of Washington,
high chief ruler presiding. The session was
opened with prayer by tho Rev. DR. ]. II. Sturgss.
session was consumed i'll reading credentials of the
delegates from various states and The appointment
OF different committees. Tho order has a vast deal
OF business TO dispose Of il will he In session sew.
era days In order 10 dispose of business as rapidly
as possible night sessions will be held. The at
tendance of delegates is very large.
Ancient Order of Hibernians.
PHIIAD DElPHIA, May 1.-THE national conyen-
tion of the Ancient order ofIIbernians met at AS
sembly building ut o'clock this afternoon. Dele.
gates from twenty nine states two territories nud
Canada, numbering in all about $50, were present,
John Hart, OF Jersey city, presided, and Thaddeus
Flanagan, Of California; acted as secretary. The
business was conducted with closed doors. 1t is
expected that The session will last until Saturday
delegation from New York city was in attend
should be admitted into the national union. The
matter was referred TO Il committee. The trouble
between the order and Archbishop Wood, who de.
nOunced this order in connection with all other
secret orders in recent circular will not, IL is
thought, be acted upon,
Improved Order of Red Mon,
HARRISBURG, Pa, May ll.-Tho great council of
the Improved Order Of Red Men met this morning
in the hall of the house Of representatives. They
were welcomed by Governor Hoyt and Mayor Pat
terson Great Keeper of Records Connolly re-
sponded in behalf Of the order
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12
snln nf lhe MIdlnnh nnIlrond sinnned.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, May ll,--Judgo Christian, Of
the court Of appeals OF this state, has granted o
superSodeus rctunablo June l. CStoppmg the sale
ot the Virginia Midland, 10 have been made to.
morrow in this city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12

BALTIMORE, May ll.-Baumores, 20; Albanys, O.
CHICAGO. May ll.-Chcagos, b; Cincinnatis, o.
UTICA. n, Y. May ll.-Union College, IL; SIadi-
son University, 4.
Boston, May ll.-Bosons, lS Troys, 7.
WORCESTER, Mass. May ll.-Worcestcrs, q Provi-
dcnces, q.
BUFFALO, n. Y, May ll.-Bunhl os, 2; CIeye-
lands D.
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WASHINGTON. d. @. WEDNESDAY MORNING. MAY 12, 1880.

reasons in behalf Of the strong man on horseback
If you please, he Is the man for the republican
party, becnuse ailer Washington, no other p esi-
dent has done so much rs President Grant TO fix
here beyond oil controversy, the national scat Of
government and to make this city the pride of the
American people, as the citadel Of the union and
the capital Of the United States Yours truly,
n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12
Fatal Careiessnoss with Firearms.

PHILADELPHIA, May ll.-At a late hour last night,
at Plats hotel, on North Broad street. George Plat
the son Of the proprietor, and Il, p. Williams ell.
gagged in q discussion about the merits of gun
which stood behind the bar. and while young
Plat was expainng the workings Of the weapon il
was discharged. The shot took effect in Williams
head, killing him instantly.
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vlctori. RnIds . Iresosva,,on.

dispatch was received at tho interior depart
ment yesterday from Agent Chafiee, of tho San
Carlos "a. 4, J agency, stating that Victoria and n
portion of his band came upon the reservation at
Eagle river last Friday and killed an Indian and
his family twelve in number. after which he re-
tired without fight
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12

Tho senate in executive session yesterday con.
Grmed the following nominations:
Navy promotions-Cnptain h. b. Loury, TO DO
commodore; Commander William A. Kirkland, to
be captain; Lieutennnt'CommanderC c. IL. Craven,
to be II commander Master NJ. Fisher Wright TO
be lleutenant; ENSIGN A. L. Case. to be a mAster.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12

NEW York, May Eugene Gardner, ,ho yourE
negro who struck down and killed Dlchm IL Ger
man rent collector, last might In sunolk street
alley surrendered himself N the po ice to-day
denied having kicked him while lying on the
ground.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12

BRADFORD, Pa, May 1.-THE burning OH tank
at ReIford spent its fury this afternoon, All thc
fires are now eXtiugulshed, seventy thousand
barrels Of oil were consumed, which, with tanks
aud machinery, will ma6c the segregated losS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE fourth annual bcnch
show Of dogs given under the auspices Of hc West.
minister Kennel club was opened to-day In Madi-
son Square garden. over 100 dogs including al
tition, Some of the dogs entered srO very yau.
ablo.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12

SAN Francisco, May IA dispatch from
Tucson says Victoria lost eleven of his band killed
in the recent fight with Kramer The latter lost
Sergeant Griffin, killed =. Craig, the deputy as
SCISSOR Of Apache county aud james Richmond, his
SinNnma, rnnnh.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12


NASHVILLE, May 1.-THE violent proceedings Of
the repudiationsts at Lebanon yesterday fully con-
firm tho policy heretofore indicated that they
intended TO rule or ruin the democracy of this
state. This is the initial step to big gap in the
democratic party in Tennessee, The reputation
lists have boased up to this time that they intended
to capture every democratic convention that met
even II 1t required mob violence to accomplish
their schemes The fight in the ranks Of the
democratic party Will be OF the most deperate
character, and exciting scenes will be witnessed at
every convention, whether II be that of county or
OF state. The convention at Lebanon. which
was called to select delegates 10 the state conven.
tion in June was broken up by the riotous pro-
ceedings of the low credit party. who invaded the
courthouse and by force Of numbers literally cap
tured the convention. The scene MAS one OF
widest excitement, and the reputation element
threatened violence, The state right democrats
seeing they could not take part in tho Convent ton
peaceably withdrew to another room in the court
house, and organized and adopted resolutions re-
affirming the principles Of the state democratic
platform of 1876 and 1873, opposing reputation
and iavorng an equitable adjustment of the state
debt. a committee WIS appointed to select dele
gates to the state convention,
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Mrs. Lockwood Denied Admission to tn,

PouGHKEErsIE May ll-A tho general term Of
the supreme court to- day Mrs, Belya \. Lockwood
Of Washington, d, C., applied for admission to the
bar, but her application was denied on the ground
thai under tho law Of tho state only males Gre ad-
milted 10 the bar.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12

We have report from Decatur, Ala. dated May
(which states that X. C. Benjamin, correspondent
of the Exodus OF this city, was on the previous night
shot and severely wounded by the editor of the
Decatur Ne,Gs. We have no other particulars.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12

ALBANY, N. Y, May 1.-THE senate today
passed the concurrent resolution to amend the con-
stiulion SO as 10 extend the electoral nGuchiae to
wUlGCL by n vote ofll 10 ii.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-12

Grant Campaign Committee.
NEW ORLEANS, May 1l.-A Grant campaign COM
Tittee has been organized here with ]. r. G. Pit
kin as chairman