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National Republican., 1883-12-07
THE REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION.

Senator Fryo's Proposition 60 Change
the Observation-Disclosures Statement
Showing tho Result i'm tho Several
States.
To remedy in some measure what is re-
garded by many rs tho very grave injustice
Of tho present representation in republican
national conventions, which gives TO states
and districts oil over the country the same
voice, regardless of the republican vote, when
In some districts in the south even the form
of nominating republican candidates for con-
gress is not pursued, Senator Frye, member
of tho republican national committee from
Maine, will propose at the next meeting Of
tho committee, ON Dec, IL instant, new
basis of representation. as follows Each state
shall be entitled to four delegates, as now;
each district to one, instead of two, as now;
to one additional delegate for each 10000
votes cast within its limits In 1880 for the re-
publican candidates for presidential electors,
and to one additional delegate for q majority
fraction of 10000 votes. The voto for
presidential electors is taken as best indicat-
ing the real strength of tho party In any
district, being less liable to be affected by
local causes. The effect of this proposition,
If adopted. upon the states and upon tho con-
vontion Is shown by tho annexed table, COM
piled by an application of tho presidential
vote of 1850 to the districts as then existing.
The application of tho same rulo to the pres
ent districts under tho late apportionment
could not Just now be readily made, owing to
lack of necessary and accurate information
but will not materially change the relative
strength of the several states and will only
increase the total membership of tho convon-
tion by about oiphty.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
ENGLAND.

LONDON, Dec. 6.--This afternoons 81.
James Gazette, in its financial article, says
that an unconflrmed report on the stock
exchange that war between France and
China had beon declared caused excitement
and general decline in prices.
Sir Henry James, attorney general, has
written Lord Chief Justice Coleridge taking
exceptions to the conduct of the counsel for
the defense in the 0'Donnell case. The
attorney general suggests that should counsel
in future cases attempt to interiect state:
ments which are in the nature Of
evidence, the justice before whom the case
is being tried shall inform counsel that such
pleading is inadmissible and will not be per-
mitted. Should an appeal be taken from this
ruling the question to be decided by the full
court. Had Justice Denman, he says, OBJ
iected to the statements made by Mr.. Charles
Russell in his opening of the O'Donnell case,
the defense appealed, and the full bench dc.
cided the words admissible. O'Donnell would
have been acquitted. The lord chief justice
in reply says that in November, 1881, the
Judge decided, by vote of nineteen against
two, that such statements should not be
allowed, which decision had probably escaped
Justice Denman's memory.
The Press association say the woman who
accompanied O'Donnell to the Cape of Good
Hope when Carey was murdered sailed .o-day
on tho steamer Germanio from Liverpool for
New York with o well-dressed man. They
took cabin passage.
Nothing is known at tho foreign office or at
tho Chinese embassy Of the reported begin
ming of war between France and China.
The newspaper La France of Paris, states
that Admiral Peyron has telegraphed to the
projects of tho maritime departments that
since q fresh dispatch of troops for Tonquin
is expected it will not be necessary for them
to continue any steps begun with shipownors
for the employment OF transports. A Paris
dispatch to Reuters Telegram company adds
that the above statement of La France is not
confirmed and is copsldered improbable.
The foreign Office ann nounces that England
and Spain will renew negotiations for com.
mercihl treaty between the two countries.
Tho Spanish government will propose in the
cortos that Great Britain shall receive the
most favored nation treatment. The British
government will propose in parliament TO OK.
tend the shilling duty on wine to that of 3Oo
proof, thereby removing the grievances of
both nations. This arrangement, If made, Is
to remain in force pending the conclusion Of
tions for which will be commenced shortly.
In the court Of queens bench to-day the
case Of tho Central Nous VS.. the Press asso.
citation for libel was begun. The libel is al
legged to have been contained in letter of
the manaSer on the Press association TO ono
of the customers of the Central Neps, denying
that the latter received any telegram In re.
gard to the fire in circus at Berditchov
Russia. The defendants denied publication,
and pleaded that the libel was privileged and
true. They also stated that tho manager
wrote the letter without authority.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
TroubIe Feared from strlI.crs.

DoudLAssvILLE, PA, Dec, 6.-The Italians
employed by the contractors on the new
Pennsylvania schuylSill Valley railroad at
this place have struck on account of reduc-
tion Of 25 cents per day in their wages. The
contractors expect to supply the places of the
but the sheriff holds himself in readiness to
send posse to Douglassville at any time
that disturbance should occur. The
strikers number several hundred aud arc
now engaged in consulting us to what they
should do if their places are taken by other
mAn
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Number of delegates on present basis, 500.
Number of delegates on proposed basis, 80
The ST. Nicholas Society Dinner.

New YoRK. Dec. 6.-The annual dinner OF
tho ST. Nicholas society was given this even.
ing at Dolmonico's, 2lO persons being present
After the covers had been removed the fol.
lowing toasts were responded to: "St
Nicholas" w. II. Bogart, Aurora,
N. Y; Holland" the minister of the
Netherlands; "The Army" Lieut.. Ransom;
"The Navy" Commodore Upshur; "The
Founders of New Amsterdam" Gen. Geo. II
Sharpe; "our Guests" Hon. Hamilton Fish
Of the Society of the Cincinnati; Bruce Gray
Of St. Andrews society; Edw. Hill, of St.
Georges society; Jno. Savage, of St. Patrick'F
society, and Horace Russell, of the New
England society. Previous to the dinner the
installation of officers took place.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Tho Distriot Hrt,,l.rv.

At the last meeting of the district artil-
lery it was agreed to accept the suggestion of
the district commissioners and form into q
Ii ght battery, the artillery school remaining
as chartered by the act of congress, the for
NOR for practical, and the latter for theo-
retical instruction. A standing recruiting
committee was appointed of the following
named: Surgeon Samuel L. Linn, Quarter
master John Guthlor, Ordinance Officer Chas. :.
A. Walter, Lieuts. Geo. +. Bessler, and ID. j.
Byrne, Adjutant William Allen, Sergents j.
Martineors G. Herbert, and Fred. Roose, and
CORPORAL Paul Kuhn
National Republican., 1883-12-07
BURNING BUILDINGS.
Fires in Various Cities and the Losse
TherefrOm.


F ut,.raf-nn,
CINCINNATI, Dec. 6.-The Presbyterian
church at Kalamazoo, Mich, was burned at n
late hour last night, with its fine organ.
Loss, S25, 900; insured for $4,000.
LANCASTER, PA, Dec. 6.-Bennett & Hal
deman's cigar factory. at Marietta, was
totally destroyed by fire this morning, to-
gether with its contents. Loss, $4,000; in
surancc, $4,000. Forty hands are thrown
out of employment by tho fire.
SALEM, IND, Dec. 6.-Thc Salem wooden
mills, which have been idle for two months,
were burned last night. The loss is 5000.
The fro Is supposed to have been of incen-
diary origin.
MONTREAL, Dec. 6.-The wholesale drug
store Of ii. Haswell & Co. was gutted by FIRE
last night. Loss, $4,000; fully insured in
British and Canadian Offices.
CoNTocooK, N. H., Dec. G.--The kit mill Of
Morrill, & CO.was burned this afternoon. Loss,
$4,000; insurance, 1000.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
A baltimore Weasel Sold.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 6-Tno American bark
Yamoyden, engaged in Baltimore and Rio
Janciro trade, belonging to tho estate of the
late Thomas Whitridgc, was sold Mt auction
for $4,000 The Yamoyden was built in Balti-
more, is 462.01 tons net tonnage, 13l feet
long, 80 feet inches beam, and 10 feet
deep, with capacity of 5000 barrels Of -four.
She is one of tho staunchest vessels sailing
from this port, is comparatively now, and cost
over $4,000 and it has only been short time
since she was thoroughly oyerhauled, rocop-
nnrnd An
National Republican., 1883-12-07
National Trotting Associn,ion.

New YORK, Dec. G.-The board of appeals
of the National Trotting association con-
cluded its labors to-day and adjourned finally.
Among the disputes settled was that of tho
bay mare Polly, whose record was decided to
be 1881. The horse Orphan Boy, owned by
Oliver c. Pierce, Of Buffalo, was relieved
from the effect of no-time race in Eric last
fall, Tho time of the Green Mountain Boy
was decided to be 2:41f instead of 1888. The
suspension of J. C. Alleyn, owner of Semera-
mis- was cSnflrmed. A number Of important
disputes were laid over until tho Chicago
M
National Republican., 1883-12-07
PAY FOR SLAVES.
4 Suit Which Prominent Texans Propose
10 Bring Ina the Court OF Claims.


ST. LOUIS, Dec g. The Globe Democrat
states that prominent parties in Texas will
soon bo given a suit in the court Of claims at
Washington to recover the value of slaves
emancipated during the late war. The action
viii BIO based on certain clauses of the state
constitution, which were approved and in
dorsed by congress at the time of the annex
alton of Texas, and which, il is claimed,
mako the United States government liable
for slave property. The plaintiff in tho case
was strong and very pronounced union
man during tho war, and tho proposed action
is Endorsed and will be pushed by some OF the
best lawyers of Texas.
Further facts regarding the suit arc as fol-
lows: 1t Is alleged that Texas was admitted
into the union under peculiar and different
circumstances from any other state, aud this
action will be brought in good faith on the
advice Of some of the best lawyers In Texas
and without any idea Of creating political ex-
element. Negotiations for the annexation
were begun during President Tyler's admin
i5tration, and joint resolutions providing for
its annexation passed congress and were ap-
proved by the president March /, lSi5. These
resolutions contained conditions and guaran-
tees, the most significant Of which in regard
to the present case is us follows:
SECTION 3. New states of convenient size, not ex-
ceeding four in number In addition to the said
safe Of Texas, and having sufficient popua ton,
may hereafter, by the consent of said state be
formed ont of the territory thereof, which shall be
entitled to admission under the provisions of the
federal constitution and such states US may be
formed out of that portion of said territory lying
sIuth of 309 30' north of the latitude commonly
known as the Missouri compromise line shall bc
admitted 10 the union with or without slavery, as
the people of each state asking admission may
desire.
Texans took advantage of this, and in franz
ing q state constitution under which they
would be willing to come into the union
they stretched the slavery guarantee to
limit which lawyers of tho present day say
makes the United States government rcspon-
s!ble for tho loss Of slave property. At the
next congress Of the United States this con-
stitution was submitted, and provoked a long
and bitter struggle, and it is noted that the
clauses in it upon which this litigation will
be based were then pointed out as not only
Objectionable, but dangerous, and virtually
making congress guarante slave property.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
The New Hampshire Murderer Pleads
Guilty.

LAcoNIA, N. H., Dec. 6.-Samon, tho muir
derer, was given hearing in the Office of the
jail, before Judge Jewett, to-day. He ap-
peared nervous and troubled. In answer to
the question, Samon, are you guilty or not
guilty {" he responded, Guilty, SIR" lie was
ordered to remain in Jail until March, when
his case will be hard. He said his confession
was true in every respect, and that he was
ready to suffer the penalty for his crime. 1t
is thought that the weight on his mind will
entirely break him down and cause death
before March. He eats very little, but COM
plains of nothing. There are no chances for
plea of insanity to be entered In his defense.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
An Important Insurance Case.

NEW HAVEN, Dec. G.-In the supreme
court of errors to-day argument was con-
cludod in the case of Edward Malley VS.. The
Fircmans Fund Insurance company of Cali
fornia. This was one of several suits brought
TO recover tl50,O00 insurance for damages by
the burning Of his dry goods store in Feb
ruary, 1882 Tho plaintiff was defeated In
the superior court, and now asks that the suit
Decision was reserved.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
peuth OF a promin,nt CLERGYMAN.

RICHMOND, VA, Dec. 6.-Rev. DIR. A. w.
Weddell, prominent minister of the Epis-
copal church, died at his residence in this
city this evening, aged 42 years. Deceased
has been rector of several churches in this
state, and for several years past had been rec.
tor of st. Johns church, this city. 1t was in
this latter church that Patrick Henry made
his famous revolutionary speech, in which he
uttered the historic words: "Give me liberty
or give me DEATH" DIR. Wcddell was man Of
considerable ability, aud was highly esteemed
by all denominations.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
GERMANX

BERLIN, Dec. Cit is stated that Prince
Bismarck intends to introduce in the roich.
stag bill modifying the system Of elections
for members Of that body. Under the present
law majority of the entire number OF votes
east is requisite to secure an election. Tho
plan which 1t is proposed to substitute Tor
this requires that a successful candidate must
have only plurality of the votes.
In tho lower house Of the Prussian diot 10.
day tho motion TO introduce secret voting at
elections for members Of that body was re.
jeoted by vote or 202 to lO3.
National Republican., 1883-12-07

TRENTON, N. j., Dec. G.-The ninth annual
meeting of the New Jersey Sanitary associa-
ton was begun here to-day. Papers were
Harvey, of Orange; DIR. II. =. Godfrey, OF
Camden; DIR. j. W. Pinkham, of Orange, and
Prof. A. Il. Lceds Of Stevens institute, Ho-
hoken. President j. Q. Bayles delivered his
annual address in the evening. Tho session
will continue tomorrow.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
An Earthquake In Arkansas.

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 0.-seven shocks of earth
quake occurred yesterday at Rovenden
s,rIngs, Ark. They lasted forty seconds and
broke glassware and croCkery in stores and
b,uses. Large rocks were loosened and fell
In the cuts of tho Kansas City Springfield and
Memphis railroad near by. Tho shock was
accompanied by loud noise, and there was
valiant lar of the earth.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Bnso Ball Grounds All Right.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 6,-The Cincinnati base
ball club has been threatened with loss of
grounds the lease upon tho old grounds hav-
ing expired, aud tho club having been unable
to get renewal. To-day, however. tho club
succeeded in leasing new grounds for five
years, located four squares nearer the center
of tho city. Tho club will mako handsome
imprOyemOuts
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Co,nIet In n city Council.

WILMINGToS, DEL, Dec. 6.-'rhe ropubli-
eau members of tho city council tonight re-
elected David II. Coylo, chief engineer of tho
water department. The democratic members
refrained from voting, because they hold that
tho office has beon legally filled by tho water
commission, and that the action Of the repub.
lican members is u usurpation aud farce.
The validity of the water commission act will
bo adjudicated by the court of errors and ap-
peals, the highest state tribunal, next month
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Three pIoro FIshing vessels Lost.

GLOUCESTER, MASS, Dec, 6.-Threo moro
of the missing fishing vessels have been given
up for lost. Thoy arc the schooner Sultan,
with crew of fourteen men the Maud
leighton. twelve meu, and the Ruth Grover.
with twelve men. The schooner Rutherford
L. Hayes has been absent on Georges trip
for six weeks. and great anxiety is felt for
hnr snfety. Three others arc also overdue.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Jim Ixecno Denies Il.

New YoRK, Dec. 6.-The report that James
R. Keene had failed, or was going to fail, in
consequence Of his operations in Oregon
Transcontinental gets this much noto from
Mr.. Keene himself. There is not one scntilla
of truth in the story, either published or cir
Culated in reference to my transactions in
Oregon Transcontincntnl. Since tho stock
was at 40 have not held even single share
Of it, or had anything to do with 1t.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
TIIRK EX.

CoNsTANTINoPLE Dec. 6.-The fro in the
Haskieni quarter Of this city, which broke
out yesterday, was subdued last night, after
raging eight hours. The government is re-
lieving the sufferers. The fire destroyed GOO
houses, Greek church, and four synagogucs.
snow storm prevailing at the time added
greatly to the sufferings of tho homeless
people
National Republican., 1883-12-07
SPAIN.

MADRID, Dec cit is generally asserted
that Spain has made o provisional treaty Of
commerce with England, but the official
papers do not confirm the report. Meanwhile
several newspapers urge the government to
tako advantage Of the favorable disposition Of
public opinion to conclude commercial treaties
with England and the United States.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Increaslng Its Stock.

DEs MONIES, Iowa, Dec. 6.-The stock
holders of the Cedar Rapids, Iowa Falls and
Northwestern railway have voted to increase
its capital stock from $4,000, 900 to SIS 100000,
and decided to three divisions of the railroad,
to be known as the Iowa. Minnesota, and
Dakota divisions. The additional capital
stock is said to be for tho purpose of building
an extension of the road from Worthington,
Mimi, to Bismarck. OAK.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Omcers ELECTED.

NEW York, Dec, 6.--rho stockholders of
the Southern and Atlantic Telegraph COM
following directors for the ensuing year
Norvin Green, @. NJ. Fry, A, Is. Graves,
Thomas r. l,ckort, john Van Horne, Angus
tus schell, Il, H. Rochester, d. IL. Bates, and
Henry ueutZ
National Republican., 1883-12-07
CHINA PREFERS WAR
To Surrenicring the PrOvinOo Of Tonquin TO
the French Government
England Trying to Effect Treaty
Between the Two Powers.
Tho Belgian Legislative Palace Destroyed BY Fire
and Several Persons Injured.
The English Attorney General on o'Don.
nclI's Case-Othor Foreign News,
CHINA.

Hone KONG. Doc 6.--News has been re-.
ccived here from Tien-Tsin, tho port of
Pckin, that the government of China refuses
to withdraw or modify its claims in regard to
Tonquin, and that she prefers war to sur.
render of tho province to France.
Largo bodies of troops arc CONT nually
passing Hong Kong en- route to tho Tonquin
hnr
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Thn 1,ivii snrvirn

The civil service commissioners have de-
termined to hold examinations in this city
for tho general departmental service on tho
first and third Wednesday of every month,
for tho convenience of residents Of remote
states in which such examinations arc not
hold who may be in Washington.
National Republican., 1883-12-07

thero was n sun-burner used for lighting tho
house. Tho flames famed by draft from
the vontilating shaft spread rapidly, aud woro
greatly helped by n strong northeast wind.
Tue chamber of deputies was in session at the
time the fire broke out
National Republican., 1883-12-07
The w Gather To-Day.

Generally trariner, cloudy wea.her, followed bv
rain, casterv whids, vesring to southsrlv. falling
barometer.
Yesterdays thermometer: 7 q. M, 80 80; II a. m.,
440o; p. m, 1920; Up. m, 1902; II p. M, $500 ;
maximum, 6Olo; minimum, 86.7o.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
T2oaa nnd Hubear 10 Row,

PITTsBURG, Dec. G.--WAllaoo Ross, the
oarsman, received a cable dispatch from Lon
dnn to-day stating that a match between
himself and Bubear has been made, RUs 8
will leave for England next week.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Tinod Tor AduItoratIng Drugs.

Billings, Clapp & Co., wholesale druggists,
the defendants were found guilty to-day of
selling tincturo of opium containing less
quantity vi morphine Than that irescrib d
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Lawrence Barrett.

The sale Of seats for Lawrence Barrett COM
menced yesterday morning at tho National
theater and Is progressing we'll, Ten theater
parties have engaged seats
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Coal nIinlI,u TO ston.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. "A notice was
issued to the coal operators of schuylkill
county to-day announcing that tho anthra-
cite coal interests have agreed to u stoppage
of the coal mining on Dec. 13, II, 15 90 2l.
90, "a, 25, and 90, and requesting that the
mining, hosting, preparation, and loading of
coal during those days be entirely discOn-
tinued
National Republican., 1883-12-07
senator Anrhony,s Condition.

New York, Dec. 5,-SonRtor Anthony,
though still confined to his room, is gradually
in health. To-day, for the first
limo during his illness, he received number
nr cnllnrR.
National Republican., 1883-12-07
Californin Congrea.n,,,,.

Senator Miller, of California, has sent let.
ters to senators and representatives from tho
Pacific coast states, inviting them to meet at
his committee room at the capitol to-day to
discuss Pacific coast matters.
National Republican., 1883-12-07

NEW YoRG, Dec. G.-Ex.Prcsidcnt Grant
was elected to-day life member Of the So
cety for Prevention Of Cruelty 10 Children.
- recently donsted $50 " the society.
National Republican., 1883-12-07

tho Mcssrs Denny, have notified their en-
ployes that their wages will have to be re-
duced in January and several other firms
will follow their example
National Republican., 1883-12-07
A sIllnbnIIhInp CrIsla.

GLASGOW, Dec. 0.-rhe crisis in tho ship
trade on the Clyde is growing move
interesting Three large forces including
National Republican., 1883-12-07

by tho pharmacopia. They were fined
nominal sum, and will take the case to the
superior criminal court.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1883-06-28
SOUTHERN GLEANINGS.
The Levee Convention.

During the session of the Louisiana State
Levee Convention, held at Baton Rouge re-
Gently, among the resolutions adopted was
one requesting the Governor to invite the
Governors of Mississippi, Arkansas, Mis-
souri,, Illinois and Tennessee to appoint
delegates to the Interstate Levee Conven-
tion at Vicksburg, in October next, to de-
wise means and plans to be presented to
Congress to bring about harmonious action
between the several States in securing aid
from the National Government for the i'm
provemenU of the Mississippi Valley and
Protection from disastrous overBows and
hazardous navigation of the Mississippi
River and its tributaries. Also the follow
ing:
EesOlUed, That recommendations and plans
of the Mississippi River Commission referring
to the improvement of navigation of the river
are hereby cordially and heartily Endorsed and
approved.
RcsOlUed. That concerning Red and Atcha-
falaya Rivers, we deem inexpedient and hurt
of the Red River country and those of its trib-
utarieS any attempt to divert the course of
that river away from the Mississippi and that
the waters of Red River should be detected
from the Atchafalaya
The statement was made that there is
now in the State Treasury $160, 900, received
from the sale of swamp lands, which, un-
der the law, is applicable to the construc-
tion of levees. The committee advised this
money be so applied.