Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-07-23
Miners Stampeding for the New
District.
Special to the sEx1rSgL.I

lowing was sent this morning TO the mem
bers Of the Cabinet by the Presidents pri-
vate Secretary
The improvement in the Presidents con-
dition continues. He slept well last night,
the cool weather being in his favor. This
morning his pulse was So, with normal
temperature and respiration. The nour-
ishmont now being administered more
than supplies the wants of the system. and
while it is probable that he is daily adding
a little to his strength, still it is found
that his system is not yet capable of resist
ing usual excitement, and the surgeons in
charge insist upon as perfect repose as can
be secured. The Presidents wound to-
day discharged more Of the patches Of
clothing that were carried into it by the
ball. A piece OF bone, cut off from the
rib, and driven in the wound, also came
out to-day. The surgeons feel specially
gratified at this, as it shows that the
wound is draining out thoroughly clear to
where the bullet lays, and that everything
in the nature of foreign or vitiating sub
stance is being forced out. The wound
could not be healing better The patches
of clothing discharged to-day were both
wooden and cotton, being ibers of the shirt
and coat worn by the President.
The Albany Case.
ALBANY, July 21.-There is more &C.
tivity at the hotels to night than for several
weeks. The administration men and the
stalwarts are apparently greatly exercised.
The stalwarts are demanding a caucus, and
say that they viii even vote for the nomi.
nation Of Lapham. The administration
men stand firm against a caucus. They say
to hold it will be to admit that they are
responsible for the existence of a deadlock
from the first, and that it is only to put
them ia that position that the stalwarts are
clamoring for a caucus. The ~stalwarts,
they say, will claim that if a caucus wal
held at the commencement Of the contest,
an election would have taken place next
day. The Democrats are also considerably
exercised. They know they can break the
deadlock by simply remaining away, to
allow the election Of Lapham; but they
fear to do this, as they will render them.
selves liable to the charge of having beer
bribed. Some think that they ought to run
that risk, inasInuch as they think they are
now being made tools of by the stalwarts,
They say the stalwarts while ostensibly
demanding a caucus, base their holding on,
on that ground, and that their real object is
10 prevent Robertson from taking the New
York dictatorship. They say to accom-.
plish this the stalwarts will stand out till
the Slst of December next. The Democrats
are seriously considering whether they
should not end the deadlock in the way
stated above, and appeal to the people to
sdstaiu them, and at the same time relieve
them from any unjust suspicious.
Terrific Thunder, Lightning and
Rain Storms-Persons Killed by
Lightning Strokes.
CHICAGO, July 22~.-Although an i'm
mense force was busy at the race track
this morning and afternoon, getting il
in condition for the races tomorrow,
another thunder storm tonight has rem
dered their efforts useless. There will be
no racing tomorrow.
The storms Of the last three days have
been marked by almost unparalleled dis
plays OF lightning, which has illuminated
the sky for hours at q time with almost
one continual fash. A very considerable
quantity Of rain has fallen, and reports
from outside the city indicate that there
has been many deaths from lightning
strokes. The storms have been wide
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erty and crops. To-night's storm lasted
four hours. 1t was accompanied with
frequent and terrific peals of thunder. In
Wisconsin the crops are badly damaged,
the storms having extended all over that
State. Several cases are reported Of light
ming strokes in this city, but there was no
great damage. Reports come in from all
over the northwest showing that yesterday
was intensely hot in most places, and that
the storm, whom it came, was one of the
most severe ever experienced, being a
combination Of lightning. thunder and
rain. Many cases of strokes by lightning
are mentioned, and some Of them dis
a%strous. Two telegraph operators died at
the kew.
Political Matters at Albany.
ALBANY, July 22.-on the joint ballot
to-day the vote stood: Lapham, 6S; Pot
ter, 40; Conkling. 2s; woodford. /. Neces-
sary to a choice, 81.
Senator Jacobs moved that the conven-
ton take a recess until half-past / O'Clock.
The motion was carried.
The chair announced that the Demo
cratic members would hold q conference
Immediately; also. that the Republicans
would hold a conference Immediately.
On reassembling at half-past / o'clock,
IS Senators and 81 Assemblyman were
present.
Skinner moved that the roll be called for
the purpose Of electing q United States
Senator.
Draper moved as q substitute that the
caucus committee call a caucus for this
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ing to do so, that q special committee call
it. He intimated that the Stalwarts would
retire unless this were done.
Haynes objected to turning this confer
ence into a caucus.
Robertson said he had been assured that
those requesting a conference would abide
by its results; and he thought that IL the
conference adjourned until 8 p. n. all
would come in and Join 1t.
Senator Halbert said the crisis had ar
rived, and II there was not more unity
among the Republicans, the party in the
State would be hopelessly divided. He
was for union and harmony. [dreat ap-
plause.
kits said the past should be ignored.
He wanted the roll called and each mem
Der to name his choice.
Woodin favored the motion for q caucus
at 4 P. M. The time could be well en-
ployed in shaking hands over the bright
prospects in view. The motion was carried
and a recess taken till 4 P. NJ.
On r~eassembling in joint convention at
4 p. NJ. Lapham received the full Repub-
lican vote. the Democratic vote being cast
for Potter.
There 10 much cheering and enthusiasm