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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24
PERSONAL.

The mallet used by the Prince of Wales
in laying the cornerstone of the new ca
thedral at Truro was the one with which
Charles II. laid the foundation stone of St
Paul's cathedral. It was presented to the
Old Lodge of St. Paul by Sir Christophe,
Wren, a member of the Old Lodge.
Senator BAYARD is at his home in Will,
mington. He looks we'll, and was in fine
spirits and altogether unruffled Yesterday.
General Hancock watches the Cincinnati
battle from New York. Senator Thurman
is in Columbus. Mr.. Tilden takes his
drives in the park as usual since the con-
vention opened.
Mr.. r. W. EMERSON is mentioned rs one
of the most frequent visitors at the Boston
atheneum. He rarely goes to the city
without stopping an hour or two, or per-
haps half day, among the books. Some
times he will be seen standing at the top
of one of the portable steps in the alcoves,
having been there half an hour it may be-,
with book in hand, opening the book as
soon as he took it from the shelf, and in
stantly becoming too much absorbed in its
contents to stir from the spot. And some
times he may be seen seated at table
with his MSS.
Mr.. HORATIO SEYMOUR is described as
going the other day with his brother John
to see one of line of splendid horses
owned for many years in the Seymour
family. The ex-governor critically exam
ined the animal and pronounced .s1 elo-
quent eulogy upon his many merits and
fine points. Upon its conclusion, John
Seymour. who had been quietly standing
by, remarked: "There is one important
fact connected with this breed of horses.
which you seem to have overlooked, and
to which wish just now to call your at
tention." whats thatp'' asked the
governor. "They nsuer refuse to run ="
Mr.. Seymour enjoyed the joke apd seemed
to appreciate its application.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

HANCOCK led the column of the i'm
mortal fifty-six who signed the Declara-
tion of Independence, and established the
principles of Democracy in the United
States. Hancock led the column at An
tietam and Gettysburg, and broke the
backbone of rebellion and preserved the
integrity Of the Union. And now Han
cock leads the column that is to regulate
and purify the government, and save it
from the horde of cormorants who have
been feeding upon its life-blood.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24
A Blind Pupil.

Mabel Arnold, daught or of John A..
Arnold, of this city, was one of the pupils
transferred from Miss Marshall's primary
to Miss Brubaker's secondary school on
Wednesday last. Mabel is now about 12
years old. When she was between two
and three years old she had severe at
tack of scarlet fever, which left her totally
blind. About three years ago, at the re-
quest of her parents, she was placed in
Miss Marshall's school, SO that she might
hear the other pupils recite their lessons.
So bright and intelligent was she, and so
attentive to what she heard. that the teach
ers determined to give her instructions.
On Wednesday last she passed the exami-
nation conducted by Superintendent
Buehrle and Miss Brubaker, and she was
awarded 100 per cent. in geography, SPELL
ing, and written and mental arithmetic.
Her proficiency in these studies is certain
ly wonderful when it is remembered that
she is totally blind.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24
HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.

Reserved Seats-President's Reception.
The commencement exercises of the boys
and girls high schools will take place in
Fulton opera house tomorrow morning.
The directors, teachers and pupils will
meet at the high school building at 8
o'clock, sharp, and move in procession to
the opera house. The exercises will corl-
mence at S:15.
A number of seats have been reserved
for parents of graduates and few other
invited guests and they have been given
tickets to secure them. The president of
the board, however gives notice that these
seats will not be reserved after the exer-
cises shall have commenced. If those hold
tickets do not avail themselves Of the pri-
vilige, and occupy the seats before the exer-
cises commence, they will forfeit them to
the public.
The presidents reception and reunion
of graduates, teachers and directors will
take place in the old high school building
corner Prince and Chestnut streets to-mor-
row evening.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

THE nomination of General Winfield
Scott Hancock was not the wild, ungov-
ernable impulse of an irresponsible crowd
fearful lest the name of some obnoxious
person would be thrust upon them willy
nilly; it was spontaneous Outburst of
feeling in honor of man whose services
to his country have been monumental,
and whose election is beyond the pale OF
dOuht
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24
THE BOOM GROWING.
Predicting HancOck's NOml laatlOn.

Predicting HancOck's Nomination..
Dispatches last night indicated that Gin
cinnati was going wild for Hancock. The
New York delegation had three hours
session, in which much bitterness was
shown-much opposition to Payne. His
son-in-law, Whitney, asked permis-
sion to withdraw his name as can
didate in consequence. The Hancock SEN
timent is strong in the delegation, the re-
suit partly of the receipt Of telegram
from New York urging them to support
the general. The delegation resolved to
meet to-day to decide on the one it will
concentrate its strength upon. His vote
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

NOT the least encouraging feature of
the course of events that have marked
the preliminaries of the Democratic con-
vention which is now the cynosure of
public interest, is the manifest purpose
of the party to accord the heartiest sup
port to its nominee. The Democrats
hereabouts are only waiting for the
name of the man in whose behalf they are
ready to roll up their sleeves and do yeo-
man service.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

AS soon IS HancOck's nomination was
announced, the INTELLIGENCER flag was
run up amid loud cheering, and almost
simultaneously the Democratic cannon,
Old Buck" planted on the g hill'F in
the Eighth ward, thundered forth sa-
lutte of one hundred guns.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

THE roar of appreciation that
went up from the perspiring crowd
in front of the INTELLIGENCER
office about noon today tells the
story. 1t was in marked contrast
with the chill that passed through the
Republicans on the reception of the news
of Garfeld's nomination three weeks
ago.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

HANCOCK drew first blood last night
and after the adjournment his boom is
reported to have attained growing pre-
portions. The country will hail his NOM
ination as it will that of any other pure,
upright, honorable Democrat with the
most positive enthusiasm.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

THERE are no Tilden men, nor Thur
man men, nor Hendricks men, nor Ran
dali men, nor Field men, nor Payne men
anymore. All these sterling Democrats
have rolled up their sleeves for HAN
COCK, and SO VIII every other lover Of
his country.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

The great principles Of American lib.
erty are still the lawful Inheritance of
this people, ana ever should be. The
right Of trial by jury, the habeas corpus,
the liberty Of the press, the freedom of
speech. the natural rights Of fpersons and
the rights Of property must be preserved.
WINFIELD s. HANCOCK,
Maj. Gen. Comd'y Dept. La. and Texas.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

SAID dozen Republicans to us this
morning: I" Hancock is the strongest
candidate your party could have nomi-
mated, and only one objection can be
urged against Mm-he is a Democrat.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

THE spirit of the Democrats of the
country is aptly illustrated in the tele-
gram read in the convention yesterday
announcing that the bonfire was ready
to he lighted in honor OF the Cincinnati
convention.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24
IN this state will probably be largely in

At :15 this morning, Congressman
Ellis of Louisiana. said that Pennsylva-
mia, New York, Massachusetts, and Con-
necticut will 60 solidly for Hancock on the
first ballot to-day, which would render his
nomination certain on that ballot.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

PENNSYLVANIA, New York, New Jer-
sey, Connecticut and Indiana, will vote
for Hancock, our soldier statesman next
November.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

THE last Democratic president came
from Pennsylvania and was nominated
at Cincinnati. This is Il favorable omen
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

DEMOCRATS, turn out this evening
and show the Republicans what a mass
meeting is.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

The Dark Horse was 50 dark yOu
couldn't see him this time
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

IF you ask what state he halls frola,-
We proudly here avOw:
"He halls from Pennsylvania
But the Union claims him now"
BE this our sole reply:
He battled for the Union,
For Law and Liberty"
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24
The First Test.

Alabama, the first called, had not made
up her mind, and begged to be excused, SO
Arkansas led off with twelve votes for
Field. The convention laughed Field
had such hard luck in the two attempts to
second his nomination. Georgia was the
first state to give Hancock lift. Her
eight unexpected votes for him raised a
cheer, and henceforward Hancock
was the favorite clear through the
race, Bayard only dividing with him
the applause of the multitude. Con-
necticut broke out for the unnominated
Payne. Barnum's five delegates showed
what New York was going to do. Ken
lucky, under Watterson's inspiration,
threw five of her votes to Tilden, and still
another attempt was made to get up a
hurrah for the old man, but it failed,
although w. L. Scott mounted a bench
himself and shouted until he was
hoarse. And so it went on, many
delegates throwing their votes away and
only the Hancock and Bayard men
seeming desperately in earnest. New
York's seventy votes for Payne brought
out a storm of Kisses, which the large
minority rather enjoyed. Finally the roll
was finished and the result was announced,
with Hancock in the lead, Bayard a good
second, Payne bad third, Thurman a
neck ahead of Field, Morrison next, and
the rest, from Tilden to Joel Parker, dis
tanced in the heat. The convention was
satisfied with one days work, and
although some were quite ready to 60 on,
all wanted something to eat and drink,
and so there was an immediate adjourn
ment, with another grand hurrah for
Hancock. NJ. p. II.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

AS the vote of each state was announced
from the platform the cheers and misses
were renewed, and some one moved that
the galleries be cleared, but it was not
pressed. While the clerks were adding
up their tally the band played Dixie, }"
the first strain of which took large part
of the audience to their feet with cheers re-
doubled as "Yankee Doodle " followed.
The chair announced that no one hav-
ing received two thirds there was no
choice.
Mr.. Breckenridge (Ky.) moved to ad-
journ to ten o'clock tomorrow. Adopt
ed, and the convention adjourned at 6:1O
p. M.
On the first ballot the Pennsylvania del
egation voted as follows: Field, Bay
ard, Z; Hendricks, 1; Hancock, % !;
Seymour, B; Jewett, l; Tilden, Is; Ran
dali, 1.
The platform will reaf1irm the platform
adopted at St. Louis and its main features
are on the line of the late Pennsylvania
resolutions adopted at the convention of
the party held few weeks since and said
to be from the pen of Jere. Black. There
is aIsoa strong anti-Chinese plank and u
resolution in praise of Tilden and He'll
bricks, and an arraignment of the Repub-
lican party for the fraud of 1876. The
financial plank declares for gold and silver
coin and constitutional currency converta-
BILE into coin.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

GREvY is president, but G:mbetta prac-
tically premier of France. So much is at
tested by the presentation and the passage
in the chamber of deputies of the chief
political measure of the year, the Plenary
Amnesty bill. Its presentation in the
French senate also has already been made,
and its passage there is probable, though
bya vote closer than that of the depu-
ties
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

THE bloody shirt is permanently re-
tired as factor in this campaign.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

DID you hear "Old Buck - out Oh the
hill to-day?
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

GEORGE w. SKINNER, the able editor of
t he Fulton Demasrat, published at McCon-
nellsburg, Pa, has severed his connection
with that paper. having sold it to II. II.
Woodal, whose salutatory in the current
number has tae true Democratic ring, and
shows the writer to be possessed of de-
cided ability and an aptness ut welding
the editorial pen.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

HANCOCK was always a terrible fellow
for flanking. The strategists i'll command
of the other booms should have remember
ed this popularity.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24
MINOR TOPICS.

THE country is saved.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

The SOLID SOUTH.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

AufhOrizing the issuing of a permanent loan for
the payment Of all bills CONTRACTED 6y The city
Of Lancaster up to June /, 1850, for the laying
Of Belgian Block Pavement, Mdcdda,nizing
certain Streets in said city, and for Labor,
Material and General Street Work.
SECTION l. That from and after the pass
a0e of this ordinance " for Il permanent loan
for the payment of all bills contracted by the
city of Lancaster up to June l. 1880 for the lay.
ing of Belgian block pavement, macadamizing
certain streets in said city, and for labor ma
teriaI and general street work" the mayor OF
the city of Lancaster IS hereby authorized and
required to issue coupon bonds or certificates
forms as are now prescribed for the issuing of
the same. in the sum of fl fteen thousand dollars
(sl5, ,OOO); said bonds to be in denominations OF
five hundred dollars $500 and SAID certificates
to be OF denominations of one hundred dollars
(SlOO) and multipleS of ono hundred dollars
(SIOO), redeemable In lawful money of the
United States at the pleasure of the city after
five years and within thirty years after their
date, and bea. ing interest payable semi annu
ally at the rate OF five per cent; per annum !:
anil said bonds and certificates shall be exempt
from The payment of tax and shall have let
forth and expressed upon their face the above
specified conditions. The coupons on said
bonds and interest on said certificates shall be
made payable ut the office of the Treasurer of
the city of Lancaster.
SEC. 2 That the mayor OF the city is hereby
authorized and empowered to sell and t,ispost.
of any of the bonds and certificates issued un-
der this ordinance at not less than their par
value for lawful tar money and to Apply the pro
ed for the laying of Belgian block pavement,
macadamiZing certain streets in the city OF
Lancaster, and for labor, materials an. general
street work, and for no other purposes
SEC. 3. An annual tax of one-tenth of one
mill on all property subject to taxation for
city purposes Is hereby levied to pay the prin-
cipal and interest of the above loan, collectible
and payable As other city taxes.
Lighting the City.
MIR. Eberly moved that the proposals for
lighting the city be taken up and read,
which was done and the action of common
council, on awarding the contract to the
" New" company announced.
Mr.. Eberly moved that the action of
common council be amended by giving the
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-24

Increasing the width of sidewalks on North
Queen street between Penn Square and Orange
street and authorizing Councils by joint rest
luton to change the width of sidewalks in the
city of Lancaster in certain cases.
SECTION I. BE 1t ordained by the Select and
Common Councils of the city of Lancaster.
that the width of the sidewalks or pavements
on North Queen street ION both sidesl between
Penn Square and Orange street DC increased
two feet. . . - #,
Src IT. That owners of property On sa!d
North Oueen street between Penn Square AMI
orange street shall be required Immediately
after The passage of this ordinance to set curb
stones so as TO make the said sidewalks con-
form to the increased width provided for in
section and that IN default thereof the Street
Committee shall have such curbstOnes set
provided for by existing ordinances, at the
cost of the said owners of property,
SEC III. That from and after the passage Oh
this ordinance whenever tw othirds OF the OWL
ers OF property abutting on any street or 50 uare
of u street, in the city OF Lancaster, shall petit
ton Councils to have the width Of the side
walks or pavements On said street or square OF
a street changed, Councils may by joint resO-
luton provide for the change prayed tor, at
the cost of the owners of the respective prop
critics abutting on said street or square.
The ordinance, after being read once,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1880-03-24

SAD DEATH OF LEMuEL PIDcocK.-Mr
Lemuel Pidcook, of White House Station,
who had been for some weeks in the West,
buying sheep for the Arm OF Kase s. Pidcock,
was TO return home about the middle Of Feb
ruary, and on the 18th wrote from st. Louis,
to his wife, that he was about to start from
there. That was the last heard of him until,
in response tctelegram Of inquiry and photo
graphs Of the missing man, sent to the princi-
pal points in the West by bis brothers, dis
patch was received week before last, saying
that his photograph showed that he had died
and been buried in St. Louis last month, as
an unknown man. It seems that he had been
found near the East st. Louis Railroad Depot
In dying condition, badly wounded in the
head, and with no papers upon him to show
his identity. He had evidently been foully
dealt with and robbed. He was removed to a
hospital, and died on the 10th ult., and was
buried by the authorities. A Mr.. Riley was
written to by the family Of deceased and re-
quested to forward the remains to White
House. The remains were accordingly sent
on, and last Thursday the funeral took place
at Lebanon. Mr.. Pidcock leaves wife and
yonng daughter to mourn his mysterious
death. Huntsrdon Democrat.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1880-03-24
Lambertyille, March oath, 1880.

Mr.. EDITOR :--It may interest your many
readers to know that the Holcombe Riverside
Cemetery Association is in very Furnishing
condition, Notwithstanding the many false re-
ports that have been put in circulation by a
few designing persons, we'll known to the Di-
rectors. And now for the purpose OF bring
iug these lots within the reach of all, the
Board of Directors have agreed to reduce the
price from $15 to $5, from this time until the
LIST day of May, when the lots will be PVT
back to the old price from which no deviation
will be made. This will enable them to fur
Their ornament the grounds and will make it a
first-class Cemetery in every respect. The
ground is of fine, sandy loan, and is inca
pable of holding water for moment, even at.
ter the heaviest rain, while the porous charac-
ter Of the sub-soil, strains each lot Of its own
impurity, causing 1t to pass directly down in
to the earth.
In order TO correct some erroneous impress
sions (industriously circulated) we will state
that there are no mortgages on tho property, or
claims Of any description whatsoer, and If any
one has any doubts, they will please inquire
of the former owners of the land. Over 100
lots have been sold during the last week. The
price until the LIST of May then will be IS,
cash. For further particulars please inquire
of either Of the Directors. ~
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1880-03-24
To Crafty His Wife.
an Interesting Story-4 Hopeless case cured.
a Good Reason for Happiness.
STATEMENT OF MIR. WASHINGTON MONROE, OF
oATsKILL, GREEN COUNTY, NEW YORK.

"For many years had suffered from a
complaint which the physicians called Gravel.
had employed some of tho most noted doc
tors without obtaining any permanent relief,
and for long time my case was regarded as
hopeless All who knew the circumstances
said must die. Finally, my wife induced
me to try bottle of DIR. Kennedy's q Favor
tie Remedy which she had somewhere heard
of or seen advertised. Without the slightest
faith III 1t, but solely to crafty her, bought
a bottle Of a druggist In our village. l used
that and two or three bottles more, and--to
make a long story short--I am now as healthy
a man as there is In the country.
Since then have recommended Favorite
Remedy to others whom knew to have suf-
fered from Kidney and Liver complaints !;
and, assure the public that the Favorite
Remedy has done its work with a similar
completeness in every single instance, and I
trust some other sick and discouraged mortal
may hear Of it and try the Favorite Remedy
as did,. mar II, -4w.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1880-03-24
MIR. and Mrs. Uriah Akers living in West

MIR. and Mrs. Uriah Akers living in West
their golden wedding on Saturday last. Quite
a number OF friends called on them in the af-
ternoon, and in the evening about fifty per-
sons, old and young, were present. Some
nice presents were left for them and the old
couple enjoyed the occasion heartily. Both
are enjoying good health aud still bid fair for
many years of life. Mr.. and Mrs. Akers were
married by Benjamin Dennis, Esq, of Lam
bertville, and have had thirteen children, sew.
en- of which are living. They have sixteen
grandchildren and two great grand children.
Mr.. Akers is now n years old and his wife is
ten years his Junior, having been married
when she was seventeen.