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Take next the tariff issue. The ques-
ton of free trade is most important one.
It's advocates are constantly acquiring
greater support, as the wrong and mischief
of protection become apparent to thinking
men. The Democratic party put in its
platform a proposition for "a tariff Tor
"revenue only" and that phrase means
tariff such as obtains in England, and
which is compatible with practical free
trade. Had the Democrats stood courage
ously up for this policy it is very probable
that they would have driven their oppo
nents from the positions they bad assumed.
Certainly they would have done so had
their speakers aud writers possessed a
competent knowledge OF the subject. But
it has been made obvious that the Demo-
Gratis had no other object in adopting this
resolution than the capture of votes, and
that neither conviction nor understanding
were behind it. For when the Republi-
cans, late in the canvass, bethought them
selves that the tariff issue might be used
advantageously, the first impulse of the
Democrats was-not to defend their plat
form, but to repuliate it. They made haste
to convey the impression that they did not
mean anything by what they had put for
ward as one of their guiding principles.
but that they were just as good
Protectionists as their opponents. General
Hancock even went so far as to tell re-
porter that the tariff was "a local ques-
/" ton :" that Z" the General Government
+" seldom interfered with it" and that it
would make no difference to this ques-
ton which party was in power. Such wild
nonsense as this has never before been
uttered by candidate, but though it
conclusively proved General Hancock's
phenomenal ignorance Of the subject, it
demonstrated his equal willingness to take
any position upon it which might be
thought most advantageous to his party.
What he said, and what his organs have
said, shows that the Democrats really have
no convictions upon the question, and il
follows therefore that however mems minds
may differ in regard to the fiscal policy Of
the country, it must be impossible fol
either Professionalism Free Traders to plact
any reliance upon Democratic professions
and promises. Take, again, the question
of the National Banks. Does any one
know, and can any one discover, how the
Democratic party stands upon that issue
Some of the Democrats have, it is true
ranged themselves with the Greenbackerl
against the banks, but Senator Bayard, on'
of the leaders of the party, recently de
clared in a public speech that the part,
was in favor of the banks, and that thi
was General Hancock's position. How
again, do the Democrats stand on thu
silver coinage question, In their platform
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THE LAST RooRBAcK.

This is the roorback season, and until
the day of election they will doubtless fly
thick and fast. The last one at this mo-
ment is the bogus Garfield letter, the utter
falsity of which is shown by the inquiry
which proves that the alleged recipient of
it never existed, and that no such organl-
cation as it is pretended he belonged to
ever fourished in Lynn. Even had the
letter been genuine it would not have
amounted to anything, for it contains no
important expression of opinion, and Is
simply vague and clumsily worded. Be-
ing a forgery, however, it falls into the
category Of regular Democratic campaign
material, and may be permitted to find its
way to the legitimate burial-place of all
such matter.
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RssARDiSo tina, funny mans clam for Democratic
credit in putting down the rebellion, the few fight
ing Dem Gratis on our side" in those days were con
sidered strange enough exceptions to be given
separate name War Democrats" They were 50
far estranged from the genuine Democracy thatthcy
were compelled 10 invent name TO distinguish
them, Just as you speak of fighting Quakers, and
free will Baptist and white crow, because the dis
tinctive feature Of the Democrat WAS net found in
them. From that moment they fought the Republi-
can fight kept the Republican faith, and voted the
Republican ticket. The fact that Democrats caught
the rhythm Of that grand march with which General
Grant went 70 victory certifcs the
patriotism or meri, of thoee who stood behind than
does the fight of righteous Lot from sodom estah.
iished the character of that city good place to
raise faniiy.-lJudge Tourgee at Chicago
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CALIFORNIA.
Political meetings.


SANTA Rosa, October eddy far the
largest political meeting of the campaign is
being held here tonight, under the auspices
Of the Garfield and Arthur Club Of Santa
Rosa. The meeting was organized TO give
the gallant standard-bearer of the Republican
party, Hon George A, Knight, q fitting re-
ception Hon. Barclay Henley having sent
MIR. knight challenge-Mr. Berry having
refused 10 meet his opponent in joint discus
sion-Mr. Knight concluded to meet Mr..
Henley at his own home. Tie discussion
accordingly took place. Dir. Knight
opened the meeting with speech
of one hour and . quarter. He took
up the discussion of the issues dividing the
two parties, and by unanswerable arguments
held his audience spell-bound. He riddled,
dissected and annihilated the party which
boasts only of superb" candidate. Mr..
Henley followed with characteristic Demo-
cratic speech Of one and half hours. Knight
closed, using his opponent rou My, and per-
fectly answering the sophistry of MIR. Hen
ley. Tire Republicans are jubilant at the
perfect ovation to their gallant candidate for
Congress, and are more than pleased with
his demolition of Henley, who for some time
has had an itching for the drubbing he got
tonight. Hon. j. Mem. Shafter presided
for the Republicans, and Dir. X. L. Smith
for the Democrats.
MERGED, October 22i.-By far the largest
and most enthusiastic political gathering of
the campaign was.held here last night, called
together to hear addresses by Hons. u. d.
Wheeler, Romusldo Pacheco and j, G. Me-
CaIlum There were present at least 800
persons, large proportion OF whom were la
dies.
SAN JOSE, October 22i.-The California
Theater was thronged to its utmost capacity
this evening, TO listen TO an address by Frank
NJ. Pixley on the issues of the present cam
paign If was without cavil the most brill
liant Republican exposition of principles yet
given our people, and was most enthusiastic
ally received.
CoLrAx, October 22d.-A large ard enthu-
siastic meeting was held here tonight. DIR.
Merrick is speaking. Bonfrss are burning
and guns firing Colfax and Placer county
ara safe for the Republican ticket.
PErALuMA, October 22d The Petaluma
Democracy are having rally at the theater
to night. Z. L. Whipple, G. Hinshaw and
James Samuels, Democratic candidates for
the Assembly. aud james Lawler, Of San
Francisco, are the speakers. The audience Is
large, attentive and enthusiastic.
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Failure 20 aeree-Poitfics Eocm ny The
AmeaEle l.onornbIe.

PoBTLANn October 22j.--1he jury IN the
case of The state VS. james Rollins. tried fer
murder, failed Go agree. and were discharged
by tie Cogr5. They stood iunr for murder
in Che first degree, ana eight Ion n,urder in
the second degree.
Politics has reached high state ot tenn
peratufo, ard IS absorbing large share Of
public attention Mseti e are held NIGHTLY
here by the different clubs. Tie Repubii@
cans are juhiiant, and confident IF cnrrSing
the State. The Democrats are well
Org anized, and are making bold
AID aggressive campaign. Since the
disheaTtsniHs news received from
Indiana and OHIO. the Democrats have doubts
about carrying the State. hut are determined
TO make a strong aud well organized fight.
They announce their purpose OF eelupg up an
immense demonstration and torchlieh5 pro-
ceseiou on the evening Of October 18th.
La the House today, j. III. Thompson, of
Lane, made the amende honorable t. Cham
beflaih OF Lypn, and the personal difficulty
between these two gentlemen was amicably
settled.
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aisit of Free speech Abridsed-GniIty
of Murder.

SAN FRAscrsco, October 22l.-This ever
ing Stephen Maybsll, Greenhsck candidate
for Congressman, attempted to make street
address at the corner of Broadway and Mont
gomery avenue. A crowd gathered around,
and by means Of hooting, throwing missiles,
ETC., at the speaker, compelled him to give up
the attempt.
The Coroner's jury found Geo. A. Wheeler,
who killed Miss Adella Tillson night before
last. guilty of murder.
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Railroad Commission Verdict OF Acct.
dental Browning.

STOCKTON, October 22.-The Railroad Com
nissioners arrived here to-day. and viii hold
session tomorrow in the CouIt-house, for
the purpose of hearing any complaints which
may be preferred against the railroad or
steamboat lines.
In the case of Isaac Foster. engineer of the
tug Ameli4, found drowned to-day in Stock
ton slough, the Coroner held an inquest and
the jury rendered a verdict Of accidental
death by drowning. Deceased was a native
Of New York, unmarried, aged about 30 or
30 years. It is supposed TINT he fell into the
water while intoxicated. He has an uncle
and sister living in New York State.
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MERcsp, octoter I'D. --A me broke out at
haii,psss o'elock tais eve 9ine IA China
sssa-holse ca Front street, opposite c. II.
hnt@an's gfsia wersAouse. TIE lsmes We 9
eooiised . Sic building in which the IRE orr
elaaseg' Iayle was aFsse i aRything saved
from the building, snG many 81 Gus cieizaps
spifer the loss Of their linen, Is the wash
loass was Going g large bus.ness, washing
Tor eyeyai - She pgineips, hotels AID a num-
Der Of families.
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wAsHNCroN TEnnlrogY.
PubI.c Reception-Fine weather

OLYMPIA, 0ctobsr 22l--A public reception
was gwen last night 10y the citizens Of Oiym-
pia to Governor Terry ard family, who are
shout to remove to Seattle Governor Terry
viii, after the arrival of his fuecessoy- Cow
ernor Newell--yho Is expected to arrive next
week, engage in the practice OF law at Seat
tie
The incest October weather known for
years is BOW prevailing.
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PALACE HoTEL.


San ERAECIsCo, October ~, 1SSU. }
Hon. Il. f. Page 0,klaud, California
SIR Since my arrival here [ have been in
formed that you are being charged with hav-
ing knowledge of tho issuance of the order
reroking tne order Withdrawing certain lands
as mineral, snd placing the burden of proof
on the mineral claimant as TO the character
of the Land. and that you failed to take any
action to prevent the same. Nothing could
be more unjust to you than his charge, as I
well know that you would oppose such an
order, and therefore did not consult with you
in reference TO it.
I was convinced that the order which with
drew millions of acres from agricultural settle
mant. upon the mere suspicion that it might
be mineral in character, was wrong, and so
represented to the Honorable Secretary of the
Interior, and procured the withdrawal of the
order without any consultation with you or
any member of the Pacific coast delegation.
Very respectfully, J. A. WILLIAMSON,
Commissioner General Land Office
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SECOND DIsPATcH.l

Los ANGELES, October 22d.-About half.
past Ii o'clock tonight General Sherman was
serenaded by the San Eernardino Cavalry
and Los Angeles Guards. In response he
made a short speech, giving his recollections
Of IOs Angeles thirty years ago-a pueblo
then of but eco inhabitants, -and concluded
by cougratulating the citizens on the vast I'M
provements made. The General spent the
morning in calling upon old friends, visiting
the vineyards and orange orchards, and passed
the afternoon at the Agricultural Fair.
President Hayes and party will ar.
rive at 6 A. N. tomorrow. The change of
time of arrival of the Presidential
party has compelled the Reception Commit.
tee to alter the programme. The party VIII
be met at the depot at ga. NJ, and will be
taken in carriages to visit some OF the or
chards and gardens, appearing at the Park at
II A. NJ, in time to view the stock. The
party will arrive at the hotel at P. NJ Soon
after the Mayor will introduce the President
to the people. After short address the
President will visit the Pavilion. There will
be no procession, no reception by the schools,
and no attempt at display. The duration of
his visit is too short to permit such demon
stratiou
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wheeler. the stranger.

SAN FRANCISCO, October 22d.-George A.
Wheeler, the cold blooded and deliberate
murderer of his sister.in-law, Adele Tillson,
is still as loquacious as ever regarding the
circumstances of the appalling tragedy. To
the curious visitor or acquaintance to his
CELL No 3. which he occupies in company
with about twenty petty criminals, he I'M
hesitatingly tells his story, and rather courts
inquiry Of the affair. He reiterates his will
irgness to die for his crime, and desires to
be hanged as soon as possible. His cell &C
commodations, of which he complained, as
he was afforded no opportunity to sleep, has
caused him for the first time to express re
greet, not for his fearful deed, but for the less
he had sustained in the deceased, and if he
had known as much about prisons as ne does
now. he would have taken his own life, and
laid himself down beside his victim. 1t was
the first time he had ever been under arrest,
and he did not like the idea but as he got
into little trouble" he supposed that he
had to put up with it. a measurement OF
the trunk in which the murdered woman was
packed showed it to be thirty-four inches
long, twenty-one and half inches wide, and
twelves and half inches in depth below the
shoulder where rested the tray. An autopsy
was held on the body Of the deceased, and it
was found that death had resulted from
straHgulation.
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c third. The race for TIE s:S2 class was
trotted betseea Soiesoon's Dave and Skaters
cnateau,. shu won ia taree straight heats in
2:SS8 DO and PSI. a nIafeh trot between
ioantain tSey end D4aGy WAS won by the
former /, 2.9l tEs l.ltser scia.s Ctistsuced.
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SAT- LsSE October 22d.-The great re-
viydists Moody and Saniscy, arrived here
yesterday. The church was crowded, and
overflow meetings were held. Gu Monday
they proceed 60 San Francisco, calling at
Virginia On, on their way vest.
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One ought to getias much consolation as
noss;ble out of ones grievances. Most
persons will admire the cheerful and hope
ful snirit of the colored man who, when
struck by lightning, simply rubbed the
abraded. spot of his skull and remarked
Is Dat makes free times I've been struck
now ] shouldn't wonder if it let me alone.
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PAGg AND TIE mIpBRAL LAND oLAlm-
ANTS.
Letter from Commissioner willis son

Letter from Commissioner villa son.
Some zealeus but nos oyerserupulous Dem
ocrats in the vicinity Of GEORGETOWN, FL
Dorado county. are trying t make political
capital against Hon. f. Z. Page by charging
that gentlemen with having failed to oppose
the order Withdrawing certain lands as min
eral and placing the burden Of proof upon
mineral land claimants. Commissioner Will
hanson sets the whole question at rest in the
following leste-:
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A nardepes vIlIain Disposed or.

SAN JOSE, October 22d-Joseph Il. Fish
er, who shot Harry Diamond and attempted
to rob Mr.. Boring in the street. was senteEeed
by Judge Beiden to-day TO 2o years In the
State Prison-14 years Tor each offense..
when asked if he had anything TO say why
sentence should not be passed on him. he re-
piled 50 No, only that that man Mcclellan
brought me to this. lie swors I stole his
horse. | didn't do It, | was innocent, and
he sent me 60 San Quentin for nothing )"
Here Fisher appeared wrought up to a freezy
Of rage, and in a tone and manner that'ex-
pressed feeling Of teadish vengefulness,
he said: "The spirits tell me that
he will be burned up IN his
own house. hope to C1fist
he viii. and that his family viii he burned
up with him. May the curse of God rest on
sentence, Fisher said =" Is it fourteen years
for the whole terrn, or each case = The
judge replied "Fourteen in each case,
twenty-eight altogether" At this Fisher
seemed for q moment deed, sad as he stepped
back from the Clerks desk he muttersd.
1.-The s. of a b-l I wish to Christ l lad
killed the right man." lie says he expected
that the sentence would be about twelve
years in all, and asked the Sheriff il anybody
had ever been sent up for so long term.
adding that he would rather it had been fer
life, for then ne would have hope OF pardon.
He told Sheriff Williams, who viii take him
80 San Quentin tomorrow, that il he was
going TO nave pistol with him he had better
be on his guard, " for by c." said he, 81
shall Kill you ii l can" Fisher is perhaps
the worst villain ever sent from this county.
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The President anii Party.

MADEIRA, October 22d.-President Hayes
and party of thirteen, which left here Tues
day morning in charge of Mr.. Wsshhurn
Superintendent of the Yosemite Stage Com
pany. returned to-day at $50 P NJ, having
accomplished the whole trio in four days,
being perfectly delighted with their trip.
They leave by special train at 6:30 P. N. by
the Southern Pacific Railroad, to connect st
the terminus of the road with the Atehison,
Topska and Santa Fe
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RIPENING FRUIT WITH TIE ELECTRIC
LIGHT.-A communication has been made
to the London Royal Society stating the
effect of the electric light on the ripening
of fruit. Two pots of strawberries were
exhibited, both started under precisely the
same conditions one exposed in the usual
way to daylight showed bunch of green
berries the other, in addition to daylight,
had been under the effect of electric light
during the night and bore cluster OF
large ripe Strawberries. IF future results
prove the truth of this experiment, we
may in time be enable to enjoy fruit at all
seasons of the year, independent OF the
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Passenger Passing aIojaye.

MoJAvE, October 22d.--The following
overland passengers, by Southern Pacific
Railroad, passed Mojave to-day, to arrive in
San Francisco tomorrow: Fl. Clement, A.
N. Drown, Mrs. J. Brownstein and child, Z.
G. Stetson, Thomas II. Day, San Francisco
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Mining superintendent Crushed to Death.

AUBURN, October 22d.-James 1. Mae
Lean, Superintendent of the Rock Creek
mine situated about three miles from here,
was Instantly killed at 8 o'clock this after
noon by being crushed under quartz mill
mortar. weighing about three tons. The
mortar was hoisted up with block and
tackle. when Mr.. MacLean got under it to
brush of the bed, and while so engaged the
rope broke, letting the immense casting fall
upon him. crushing his head and arm into a
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The santa Rosa Races.

SANTA Rosa, October 22d-Jim Hood won
the trot that was not finished yesterday.
Manix won the race in the two year-old mile
dash to-day in LAT, Brady second and Estelle
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THE army list is to be opened and revised, tia.
men who served in the Confederate army. who for
four years fought to destroy this Government, shall
be placed upon that list as commissioned officers
Ay, more, the men who were in our army before the
war as commissioned officers who were educated at
the public expense, who took an oath to support
the Constitution of the United States, and when the
nation was threatened with danger resigned their
commissions and forsook the flag to be eligible
for reappointment to the army again. Are We quite
ready for this
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STOCKTON, October 22d.- The body of
Isaac Foster, engineer on the Amelicus tng
boat has just been pulled out OF Stockton
channel It is supposed that deceased, who
was about 10 years of age, ard occasionally
given to drinking, fell overheard last night
while endeavoring to get on board the tug.
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~Nu q JlltlLlo 4s5-41
MENTOR (o), October 22d.
To W W Morrow, Chairman of the Republican
State Central committee, San Francisco have
just had conversation with General Garfield on the
subject OF the bogus Chinese letter sent out his
by the Democratic managers. He said tina etter
is none OF mine. never wrote such letter TO any
person. and never entertained the sentiments 1t c0u
tains. Ny first knowledge Its existence was on
Wednesday, when it was telegraphed me from New
York as having been published that morning 1t
was Immediately answered by my positive dsclara-
lions that it was forgery, and permission was at
the same time given that my comment on it might
be made public | have no knowledge OF the man
to whom it is alleged the letter written, and 30
not know that any such man e.er existed 1t is
possible that the canard may have been sent out to
California several days before its publication here,
and thus appeared to have remained unanswered
but as stated above, the General gave it It's quetus
instantly on knowing OF its existence.
GEORGE c. GOPHAM
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SPECIAL TO THE RECORD -uNIoN.
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Enos withdraws and Leaves Rosecrans
the Field.

SAN FRANcIsCO, October 22i.-At con.
ference of the w. P. G. and Democratic
State Central Committees tonight Enos, W.
p. c. candidate for CONGRESS, consented to
withdraw, leaving Rosecrans the field.
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Return OF the Presidential Party from
Yosemite Valley.
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COAST DISPATCHES.

SPECIAL TO THE RECORD UNION.
FURTHBR POLITICAL MEETINGS.
The Recent san Francisco Muraer-ars
wheelsr's Story.
PASSENGERS rRom THE EAST By RAIL.
return OF The presidential Party from
Yosemite Valley.
A DISPATCH WHICH IS sElF-ExplssAroRx
disposal OF Hardened Criminal in a san
Jose Court
oasGoN Aso WASHINGTON rsaRsroRA.
The lie Given by Member OF the oregon
Legislature.
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PASSENGERS FROM THE EAST By RAIL.