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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
COMPLAINTS OF SOLDIERS.
THE MEMBERS OF BATTERY G. AT FORT SCHUYLER
DECLARE THAT THEY ARE STARVING

MEMBERS OF BATTERY u, AT FORT SCHUYLER.
DECLARE THAT THEY ARE STARVING
A letter dated Fort Schuyler Sept. 80 and signed
by Sergeant CrOnin Corporal Mather. Corporal Cur
ran and Corp raj ConnOrs, was received a. THE
TRIBUNE office yesterday. 1t contained the follow
ing statement:
We. the members OF Battery G. Sd United States Ar
tllery Fort Schuyler. do hereby and AL ask II
will please he kind enough TO raise a few subscriptions
for ask the people OF the United States TO send us
something to eat as We are starving. We have little
over $500 ia our company fund, and our battery
commander would rather than spend a cent OF
IT, The commanding officer at this post know
the canse OF the twenty-five assertions In the past
month two from his command. The reason the men
had for deserving is that there Is too much work and very
little to eat
A TRIBUNE reporter went TO the fort yesterday 10
investigate these complaints. His first discovery
was that the names attached to the letter were he
tltlous, but dozen prlYates strongly maintained
that the charges .rue. They did not 10 give
their for fear of courts martial They claimed
that unpalateabe hash and poor bread, with watery
coffee constituted their breakfast The meat furnish
ed for dinner was invariably inferior, while their
supper 80 light that they often went hungry 10
bed Last night. the supper shown TO the reporter
consisted of tomato soup, bread and coffee. The
bread in the soup. the men said, was stale being
the remnants of former ratiOns and the
coffee mostly water. One man said he
had lost thirty pounds of flesh IN six months from
lack of nourishing food The ldIers had COM
planned from time to time to the officers, but 10 no
purpose In the last THREE months eight men had
grown disguised with their treatment al the Fort aud
had deserted. Another complaint was or excessive
work. az well the character of the labor imposed.
military duty to take uf the garden,
build roads IN the vicinity OF the fort and cut the
grass. Then they had to work overtime OCCASION
ally and on holidays.
The commanding officer, Captain George BarStOw,
not at the fort but sergeant said that the men
were we-tre ted and had no ground for complaint.
William Ryan, the baker, who has served in the
army over score OF years, said that the bread was
excellent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
SIR SAMUEL BAKER IN THIS CITY.

Sir Samuel Baker, the African explorer, arrived in
this city Friday from the Rocky Mountains
When the annexation of Cyprus TO England Oc-
Cured there much discussion regarding the
advantages OF the NV acquisition. TO Investigate
the of the country. Sir Samuel Baker went
there in January, 1879 aud for ten months he lived
on the island lie has since publisheda book giving
the result of his Investigations, which has had a
large sale in England. Since then the explorer
and his wife have travelled around the world. They
went to Syria, Madras China. Japan and other
places in the East. Last month they arrived in San
Francisco and in few days will start for England
after an absence of nearly three years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
GIVING HIS JAuORS MUCH TROUBLE.

James NcDavltt. young man of about eighteen
years was sentenced IN 1879 to In" Emira Reform
atory, having pleaded guilty. t"a chargeo of burglary
m the thrl degree. lie was released in October
1850. parole tor SIX months, but before the ex-
pIratIun Of that time sentenced to the Penlen-
tary for six mOutts tor nm assault After the eXpl-
ration of this term the authorities of the efOrmatOry
Issued "a warrant for his arrest on the ground that
ne mad br ken ms parole by di>Orderly conduct.
He was taken before Justice Donohue yester-
day on "A writ at hanras corpus, and his
dismissal demluu Ell on the ground that the kriorna
tory had n longer any legal authority over him.
Justice DouOhur dismissed the wut OF habcas corpus
and McDtyItt attempted t. jump out al the court-
room window he caught and handcuted,
together with two other risonerS who were also
present on " ItS %! haUeas corpus.
As Officers puwney and Heunessey were conduct
ing the three men through Ccntrc-St. Ia the IOmbs
they were assaulted b, men supposed 70 be
McDavitts iri-uds. and in the ensuing scutle the
prisoner managed 10 slip the ha dcutts AID escape
McDayitt WAS hutly chased ami lodged iu'O "A tene-
ment house M lark-,t., where he was caug {.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
LIVINGSTON FOR CONKLING.

CONTROLLER wAuSwORrH THE CHOICE FOR CON
GRESHAM IN PLACE OF SENATOR LAPIIAM.
FIMIRA n. T., Oct 1.-THE Livingston County
Republican Convention at Mount Morris selected
the following delegates 10 the state Convention ~
h. Arnold, J. w. Sicklpy, j. 3, Marcy, W. A.
Sutherland and +. c. Olney-four Stalwarts and one
not pronounced Controller WadSworth is the
choice of the delegates to the AANllth Con-
pressiOnal District Convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
ANTI-CoNKLlNG MEN FROM DUCHESS,

RESOLUTIONS DEPRECATING THE USE OF THE TERMS
sTALwAKT, hAIF-BTEED, ETC.
PoUGHKEEPsIE. n. Y. Oct. 1.-The Republicans
of the Hid District of Duchess County elected ex-
Senator b. r. Carpenter, Hudson Taylor John l.
Platt, James f.. Butcher and w. Bergh KipP as
delegates to the State Convention. They are solid
anti-Conkling men. The utmost harmony prevailed
In the Convention. Resolutions deploring the death
of President Garfield and sympathizing with his
family were passed. The following were also
adopted:
Besiped That President Arthur has the same right To
our fair consideration and earnest support as hah ms
predecessor at the commencement OF his term ana
Thai he should be seconded aud aided in all efforts I"
ha1nouize aud hcu the Republican party ana pro-
most the public welfare.
breed Machine aud "AutiMdchiue," have no place
IN our political vocabulary that are Republicans,
and IL il our belief thai the continuance Of The Repub
lcun party power necessary to secure peace pros
perity ana happiness for the people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
FIVE CONKLING MEN FROM COLUMBIA.
sx-MARsHAL LOUIS F. PAWN AT TILE HEAD OF THE
DELEGATES.
Try TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE

Try TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNEl
HUDSON n. Y, Oct. 1.-At the Republican County
Convention. held to-day every town was fully rep
resented and the proceedings were characterized 10y
the utmost good feeling. Resolutions were unani-
mously adopted expressive of the deep sense OF loss
of the late lamented President Garfield and pledg-
Ing support to the present Administrations In bal
lotng for delegates to the State Convention the
convention was divided into two factions. one rep
resented by ex-Marsha Louis F. Payn. and the
other by John +. HogeboOm, the former a pro-
nounced friend of ex-senator COnkng, and the lat
ter the recognized leadr of The aniC onkling men.
The result of the ballot the election o. the fol-
lowing delegates to the State Convention: L0nls +;
Pawn. of Chatham; Senator :. H. Wendoyer of
Stnyvesant: AsseInblvman John f. Gillette, OF
Greenport; General J. W. Hoysradt, of Hudson,
and Gilbert A. Deane. of CoNake, all Conkhng ineh'
The vote stood 80 To %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
ANTI-CONKLlNG MEN FROM QUEENS.

The Republican Convention Of the lid Assembly
District of Queens County held in Jamaica yes
tcrGav afternoon. The Committee on Resolutions
reported resolutions expressing regret at the death
OF President Garfield, and sympathy for his family
and deplOring the tends that exist in the Republican
party The following delegates were chosen Isaac
C. Hendrickson George r. Hewlett, Carrot }.
Garrcttson and Henry c. Johnson The delegates
are opposed o Conkl ling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02

Convention The delegates from the Twelfth Ward ASSOC
citation went 20 the Convention with instructions to vote
for Joseph Meredith delegate and George r. Bea
as alternate. The delegates from the Twrnty,ecrand
Ward however had selected list OF delegates ana alte
mates and, being I'm majority their choice was ecctea
by vote Of "a 10 10 Considerable feeling was MINI
tested bv the Twelfth Ward delegation, but the Ineetlne
adjourned without disturbance The following W.T.
electcd Observation-Disclosures f. Brnder WiIliain II. I,t
fanny and John Reisenweber Alternates-Iames LIN
den, Thomas Hagan and Dennis F. Burke Inc ueeghes
Stawarts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
SCHENECTADY AGAINST CoNKLTNG.

THE SENATORIAL DELEGATES DIVIDED.
SCHENECTADY. Oct. 1.-At the Republican County
Convention held here this afternoon the following
delegates to the State Convention were chosen
George Lasher, George Westinghouse and H. May
nard Aiken-all authorizing men. The following
were chosen delegates to the Senatorial Convention
10 he held in this city October 81 Edward Ellis
(Conklingl: Walter A. Jones (Conkllng), aud james
G. Cav lanti- COnkllng.l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
semoy by the Democratic Convention of the list District
STEUBEN SENDS ANTI-CONKLING MEN.
A11rE A VAN ORsDALE FOR AssEMBLYMAN.

a. nm
CORNING. ~ Y, Oct. lat Addison to-day the
Republican Convention for the Hid District of Steu-
ben County elected the following delegates to the
State Convention: S. T. Hoyt, II. Barnes, c. ID.
Baker, w. NJ. Sherwood and A. S. McKay-all anti
Conkling. The delegates to the Senatorial Conven-
ton are: Charles Adslt Chester 5. Cole d. 3. Win
ton, l.. A. Waldo and g. B. LOSER. Allen a. van
Orsdale was nominated for Assemblyman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
.Nr1-coNK1ING MEN FROM ONONDAGA.

SYRACUSE, n. Y, Oct 1.-The delegates to the
Republcan State Convention from the Isl District
of Onondaca County are A. c. Chase, A. C. Belden.
James Geddes r. C. Smith and Samuel Ferguson.
all anti onkling From the lid District the dele
gates are Assembiymau Henry l.. Duguid, Daniel
Matthews J. ID. Alderman. S. II. Durston and Platt
IL Smith, all anti-COnkllng.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
AN ANTI.coNKLNG VICTORY IN YATES.

HANFoRD STRUBLE THE CHOICE FOR CONGRESSMAN
PENN yam. N Y, Oct. 1.-The general result IN
the Yates County Republican Convention to-day
was a complete anti-COnkling victory The dele
Gates to the State Convention Emmett C..
Duelle Lewis J. wilkins and William A. Carson
Delegates were chosen favoring the denomination of
George T. Lord for State Senator The Congress
sional delegates favor the nomination of Hanford
Strnble 10 succeed Mr.. Lapham.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
NEW COMMISSIONERS IN BROOKLYN

Brewster KisSarn, of the Twenty.frst Ward and
Albert Henry WyckOtf Van Siclen. of New-LOts,
were appointed Commissioners Of Charities and Cor
rection Tor Kings County yesterday by acting PTes
dent Anderson of the Board of Supervisors, to sue
coed Messrs. Shipnan and Henry Mr. Nissan is
lawyer. forty years old and member of THE Jefer-
sonian Tor anti-McLanghlinl Democratic Committee:
Mr.. Van Siclen is fifty years old, son-ln- law OF
Comfy Treasurer Schenck. an Independent Demo-
cIat an ex-Republcan since 1872, aud has been
chronie almost ever since coming OF age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
wEsTCHEsTER ANTI-CONKLING.

The Republicans of the Ist Assembly district OF
Westchester County, comprising the towns OF
Greenuurg Mount Pleasant and Yonkers, elected
the following delegates TO the State Convention yes
terday: j. Willard of Greenhnrg: F.. Beknap, OF
Yonkers. ana Professor F. J. Jackson, of Mount
Pleasant The delegation is composed OF anti
Conkliur men, The delegates heretofore elected
from the other two districts are aut-CCnkhng.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
THE MONROE DELEGATES DIVIDED.
TIE ND DISTRICT FOR CONKLING AND Tie III
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE rRiRrNE.I

icy TELEGRAPH TO THE rRiRrNE.I
ROCHESTER n. Y. Oct. 1.-The Republican Con-
veption for the lid District of Monroe County
elected to-day the following delegates to the State
Convention: ID. ID. S. Brown, NJ. NJ Oliver, e. S.
Cole, and L. J. Pease. They are all anti-Conklms
men. The Convention unanimously approved the
nomination of E. l.. Pitts for Senator, each dele
gate arising in his place and naming Mr.. Pitts as
his candidate.
The delegates from the Id District selected last
night are: A b. LambertOn, Henry 5: Hebnrd
Edward A. Frost William G.. Martins Francis 5.
Rev Charles C. Morse and Daniel l.. johnson. 1t
Is a Conkling delegation throughout.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
THE TAX-RATE NOT so HIGH

Mayor Grace yesterday received from Controller
Campbell note saying that in consequence of the
reduction in the amount required for the Str ct
Cleaning Department, and the saving n.other Iii
rrctions tbs tax-rate for the present YEAR will be
fixed at ~ 81 ms cad of 81 81 per 800. ne
announced in his annual report, would probably los
the figure. lie will certify to this figure in his
communication to the Board of AiderIacn at the
meeting on Tuesday. The tax-rate last year was
- 90 per 800.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02

PALMYRA, n. Y. Oct 1.-The Republican Conven-
ton in the lid District of Wayne County elected
the following delegates to the State Convention:
John II. Camp Pllny T. Sexton, Jefferson Sh"rman
and c. A. Burt. Three of the delegates are anti
Conkling men. The following are the delegates to
the Senatorial Convention: T g. Woman, John W
Corning, William Billings, Chester Sweeney and K.
johnson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
ENDING LIFE WITH PARIS GREEN

Kathrna Renchler, sixty-three years old, liv-
INK No. 10 Boweryst Newark, took paris green yes
terday and died Her Is In Jail for horse
stealing and she impressed with the belief that no
would have 10 serve lie sentenCe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
PASSENGERS PLEAsED WITH THEIR TRIP.

The passengers on the steamer City CT Richmond
her last trip signed paper expressing their
appreciation Of the skill aud efforts of the off, Is of
the vessel III promoting the safety and comfort of
the passengers Special mention is made of Captain
Taylor ANA Parser Thomas klnsey. The Captain is
congratulated his success guiding his ship
through the severe and long-cOutinued 4 les that
were encountered. His courtesy 10 the passengers
is also commented. The pulSer is courteous and
attentive 10 the passengers, and he is spoken of in
warm terms. Praise Is also gwen 10 the Other off,
GERS IL the vessel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
FIVE PRIZES. But NO WINNERS.

About 1000 persons went 10 COney Island yeSter-
day to get their coupons, issued by the Iron Pier
Company, casued. They ala cane back without the
money. lLe successful num0ers were rs follows ::
Series y, No. 80, l5J, which 4, Ies the owner to
5000 series Is, No. AGA 20: series - No.
2S,9S0 500; series II, \ 3l9, 500; series
Z, No. 1912, 500. No on, ent held coupon
drawing prze Ono man, hu er, cane within
one OF IT, The prizes will DO c. I'd any time be-
fore January l, 1882.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
ORLEANS ANTI-CONKLING.

ROCHESTER. y. Y. Oct. l.-Orlcans Comfy sends
the following anti Coul>ling delegates to the Repul
lcan State Convention: John w. Cornell, John ID.
Billings Henry A. Chds and Marvin Harris.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02

Ious year. The total number of last year wa,
$685. while the present figures indicate that the
will be 5000 more than in 1890 This is the high.
est death record known to the Bureau OF Vital sta
tistlcs; since 1872. when the mortality numbered
81 CAT; smallpox ana extreme heat in that yea in
creased the mortality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
JOURyLY or KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.

Columbian Commandery No. l Knights Tenn
plar the Old Guardl. under the command OF W. d. May
will leave the Masonic Temple tomorrow at 1870 D. IN.
and proceed to the foot OF West Twentythrdst where
they will take the Sylvan Dell which has been specially
chartered to convey them 10 POugnkeepso for the pu-
pose attending the annual cOnclaye OF the Grand Conn
mandery of the State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
MONTGOMERY AGAINST CONKLING.
AsSFNRI yNAN VAN BUEEN EENOMINATED.

AMSTERDAM. n Y. OCT LIN the Montgomery
County Republican Convention to-day, Assembly
man C. Van Buren, was rrnumnated for the Assem-
bly, John Kellogg, ex-Assemblywan John Warner,
J. A. Zolier and James Arkell, all authorizing,
were elected delegates to the state Convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
TOMPKINs AGAINST CONKLING.

ITHACA. n. Y. Oct. l.-At the Tompkns County
Republican Convention t0-iav the foil wing anti
Conkling delegates elected 10 attend the State
Convention: Henry w. sage, Henry H. Lord. K. q.
H. Speed Chauocey T. Gregg and ;. ID. HollIiay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
ANTI-CONKLiNG MEN FROM WYOMING.
THE SENATORIAL DELEGATES FOR COLONEL 7. Ellis

TBY TELEGRAPH To THE rRIRuNE.I

IBY TELEGRAPH To THE rRIBuNB'l
WARSAW, n. Y, Oct 1.-The Wyoming Comfy
Republicans to-day elected ex-senator j. H. LOOMS
of Attica; o. v Whitconb, of Pike; 5. ID. Lewis OF
Warsaw and r. T. futile. of Perry. as delegates 10
the State Convention. The Convention WAS mar
monious The delegates are pronounced anu
Conkling men. The Senatorial delegates are W. -
Humphrey, A. T. Hughes, DAVID I. h"ad' M ~
Bailey, o. l.. Tozier, A. G. Hubbard Hiram iayior'
7 A. Ward A. b. Divers J. n. Davidson, all for
Colonel T. Ellsworth. of Niagara County Rcsolu-
tiops were adooted declaring that the Convention Is
determined to act in harmony with the admlnlstra-
ton of President Arthur. if carried on under the
resolutions of the Convention nominating hun on
the National ticket. The County Committee VIII
be: w. J. Humphrey, of Warsaw; Ex-member As
bnry: A. H. Hopkins of Attca: J. Spnk, OF
Orangevlle; j. II. Wycof, Of Perry, and W. A.
Wade of Arcade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
CoNKLING MEN FROM RENSSELAER,
InY TELEGRAPn ro rME TRIhuNE.l

IDY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIbUNE.l
ALBANY. n Y. Oct. 1.-The recen ly elected dele
gates from the lid Rensselaer, District to the Repub
Ncan Convention-fye IN number--are for COnk-
Ing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
SULLIVAN COUNTY DIVIDED.
Y TrLEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

NEwRURG, n Y, Oct. 1.-Sulliyan County dele
CATION 10 the Republican Convention stand as fol
lows: One Conkling man. one anti-Conkling and
one doubtful.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
ANTLCONKLING MEN FROM NMGARA.

LocKPoKr. n. Y. oct. 1.-The following delegates
were elected 10 the Republican State Convention
from the Isl District of Niagara County: Th"ma
q. Flagler Frank Brundage and Lewis Freeman.
Two of the delegates are aut-Conkiing men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
TIOGA COUNTY FOR COMING.
EX-SENATOR PLATE 4 DELICATE.

IsN-0F.NN T'II' tn 7 y I'TsT'T''FNII''
OwEGO. n. Y. Oct. 1.-The rioga County Repub-
lican Convention to-day elected ex-senator Thomas
c. rlatt c. a. Clara l.. Horton and john Mccarthy
ali Conkhug meu-delegates to the State Conycu-
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
4 REMINIscENcE OF WAR TIMES.

4 suit has been begun against the United States
Government by Michael Fcutenheimc, citizen of
France. To recover 100000 under the treaty of
1850 between the two nations. FrntenheIme asserts
that he is a native Of France aud came this
country in 1871 ANA that h. never became "A citizen
of the Unit ii states. Tie living in Charleston,
:. C., i'm the beginning OF the war and was there
cUrycrIutrd ~ he Confederate authorities. He de-
clarrs that his sympa HES we're with the Union.
ana that ne was forced 10 serve in the Confederate
ARMY In July, 1863, he was living AT Pelican
Point on Morris S.and ;. c.; General Gilmore
of the Union ARMY seized property Inch he pos
ssrd there 10 he amount of $4,000. There was
ai,o taken from his pos,tssion at the saIue time
$50 900. which was deposited IN the Farmers EX-
change Bank, Charleston. Subs, quently, while
crn,,inp To The Union tines he WAS robbed of 80 900
i'm gold ami - 900 IN green lac,S by Union soldiers
belonging to General Buffers army, who were dis
guiSrd m Confederate uniforms. lie claim, that
the total value ol the properly taken from him, with
interest amounts 10 over $500 900. United States
Commissioner shields was engaged yesterday In
hearing violence III the case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
DELEGATES FROM THE xIxTH DISTRICT.

The delegates 10 tne hcpuDllcan primary
election o the XIXth Assembly District met last
ing at sixy-seventhst and Boulevard Charles f. Bru
der occupied This district, which comprises
the Twelfth and Twenty second Wards has two dis
tinc associations, IN each ward On Friday evening
delegates were chosen from the two organizations to
meet and elect delegates and aernates TO the State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
SCHUYLER CoUNTY ANTI-STALwART.

ELMIRA. n Y. Oct THE SCHUYLER County Re-
publican Convention. at Havana to-day. elected
Myron II. Weaver Lewis Beach and James Gray
(Antl-Stalwartsl as delegates to tie State Couven-
ton,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
CORTLAND COUNTY DIVIDED.

SYRACUSE, n. Y, Oct. Cortland County sends
swo Conkling men and two anti-Conkling men 70
the Republican state Convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
ANTLCONKLING MEN FROM WASHINGTON,
ROBERT J. ARMSTRONG NOMINATED FOR ASSEMBLY
fpY rrLRGRAPH 10 THE TRnUNE.l

WHITEHALL, n. Y, Oct 1.-The delegates TO the
Republican State Convention from the list District
of Washington are Townsend j. Potter. Cornelius
T. Allen. Horton Barbour and William Eldredge-
ali anti-C onkling Robert J. Armstrong was nomi-
no AL for Assemblyman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
FORGING FREDERIC A. PoTrss NAME.

At the Tombs Police Court yesterday afternoon be-
fore Justice Wandel, George t.. Stewart, aye thirty
nine whose likeness can be under No 55S in the
Rogucs' Gallery, was arraIgned Dy Detective Dor
s'y. on the complaint OF Richard d. V. Wood pay
ing teller OF the Metropolitan National Bank for
terng "a check on the bank purpOrtmg To be signed
by Frede ic A. Potts, of No. 10 Broadway, and
indorsed 10y q. +. Tomiinson and + A. Potts, for
81 200. Although the penmanship was well
executed, the fraudulent character Of the
paper was Immediately detected, and
the man who presented it was arrested.
The Justice promptly recognized the accused man
as an old offender, and asked INN what lie had to
say IN explanation of his act lie said he had been
only eighteen DAYS out OF the State Prison. where
he sent for forging the signatures of some Green
wch-st merchants To- check for $500. Ten daysago,
with desire 10 reform, he applied to the agent of
the Prisoners Aid society in The Bible House, for
help or employment, ANA did not succeed III obtain
ing either. He then became desperate. He was
committed fOr trial without bau.