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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-22

rsxs OFFICE OF THE
bs7 MUTUAL FIRE lNsURASCE COMPANY
OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WAsuISGToN, ID. O., Dec. 10, 1884.
Policy holders are hereby notified to renew
their insurance on or before the LAST NON
DAY IN DHCEMBE 1854, for the year 1885.
The rate ofinterest on all renewals VIII bo one
% per cent. on the premium notes
Please attend to your renewals before the last
few days, and thus avoid the crowd.
]. WESLEY BoTELER,
dnlb.l3t Secretary
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-22
MONEY TO LOAM.


MONEY 10 LOAN ON REAL ESTATE,
yl ia sums " hult. ~ lowest rates OF lnteroiL
a., ID. CKI1rENDEN,
la22 New / OrkaH
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-22

GLOBE ART BRoNZiNa COMPANY,
14o2 Pennsylvania avenue. opp willard'a
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-22
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Es.

DY A GENTLEMAN AND wIFE-AN i
ID OF 10 room brick house, modern improve.
ments, on LIST of January between OH and 12th
Republican Onice. 3-23
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-22
ps sPANiBR's WINE STORE.
REMOVAL.

My customers and patrons at my old place.
1i16 r street, are cordially invited to the new
and larger establishment, 14l3 q STREET
NORTHwEsT, near Fifteenth street. Only tho
hest brands of Whiskies, Wines, Cordlals Cigars
&C. are on sale LOUIS SPAN1ER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-22
SPECT.LL NOTICES.

SPECI.LL NOTICES.
r-SsswAsHINGToN MARKET COMPANY.
DIVIDEND No. TO-
A dividend of 40 cents share las been de-
clRrpd on the capital stock OF this Company, pay
able at the office q the Company In Center Mar
ket on and after JAN, ., 1895. ...
sAM'L W. CURR1DEN.
Secretary.
n.y. WILLIAM E. WOOD " co
Manufacturers OF
SECTIONAL CAST IRON BOILERS. PIN
INDIRECT RADIATOR, and WOODS
CAST IRON DIRECT RADt
AToRs
Contractors for
rIRsT.cIAss STEAM HEATING
of Public Buildings and Private DWELLINGS
200 w. BALTIMORE Sr. aud 1 N. LIBERTY
ST. BALTIMORE. MD. oet
rze WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY.
The annual meeting of the stockholders OF the
washington Market Company VIII be held at
the office of the company, In the city Of WASH
ington at IL o'clock noon, on the FIRST MON
DAY, BEING TIL " 6rH DAY OF JANUARY,
1880 for the choice of thirteen dlrectors for tho
ensuing year and 70 act on any other SUBJECT
SAMUEL W. CURRtDEN, secretary.
wAsHINGroN. d. c. Dec 10 1854 del9.td
pSSSs CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
HOLIDAY GOODS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-22
MONDAY. DECEMBER 90, 1854.

Entered at the Postofnce at Washington, D. Q.
o. second.clnsS matter
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-22
Glir Natiuuitl Republican

Daily except sunday and Weekly,
DY TnE NAIoSAL REruBLIcAS COMPANY.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-22

nsSSs CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
HOLIDAY GOODS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-22

nsSSs WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY.
DIVIDEND No, 10.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05
Absolutely Pure.

PUBLIC SALEs.-Attention IS called
to the following Public Sale advertise
ments, in this paper:
Tuesday, February Personal
Property, by Meredith Helm, EXT.
Vednesdoy February 6M.-ReaI
Estate, by w. II. Travers and D. B.
Lucas, Special Commissioners.
Thursday, February 7M.-Pcr-
sonal Property, by Hon. D. B. Lucas.
Friday, February 8M.-Personal
Property, by DR.. S. II. Williams.
Tuesday, February 12A.-Real Es-
tate, by George Baylor, Special Com
missioner.
Tuesday, February 19M.-Per-
sonal Property, by D. T. Jones.
Wednesday, February 2OM.-Per-
sonal Property, by Isaac II. Strider,
EXT.
Tuesday, Fe5ruary2GM. Personal
Property, by i. f. Ramey.
Wednesday, March 5M.-Pcrsonal
Property, by w. II. I: Lewis, Ex-
ecutor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05

Remember, there is a place in
Charlestown where you can save 25
cts. to 80 cts. on the dollar in buying
goods such as Watches, Clocks, Jew
clry and Silvcrware, as we keep 81
large Stock on hand a new lot of
clocks just received from New York
manufacturers will be sold cheap and
warranted for u months. Watches
for 1928; Main Spring put in for
S1.25-Warrantcd to stand; and all
other repairs less than any other place
in the county. Repair all kinds of
Jewelry, at short notice. Keep the
best Violin Strings in town. We
keep the best Sicily Canary Seed, the
only seed that is fit to feed to canary
birds. Look for the big sign, II. y.
BURTON, Watch-Maker.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05
AMERICAS INSTITUTE on GRAPES

AMERICAN Institute on GRAPES
AND W1NE.-A Committee from the
Farmers club of the American Insti-
tute appointed to visit Vineyards and
Wine Collars, and examine into
American Wine culture report that
the Wines of Alfred Spcer, at Pas
sale, New Jersey, are the most reli-
able TO be obtained, and that his
Oporto Grape makes a Port Wine
equal to any in the world. For sale
by all drnuristS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05

We understand that Willie, son of
Hon. VIM. L: Wilson, of this place,
hada very narrow escape from drown
ing recently. he was skating on the
Potomac river near Washington, and
had outstripped the multitude of ska
tiers and gone some miles below the
city, when he started to return, but
was skating backwards and suddenly
plunged into the channel where the
boats piled. He swan to the ice,
which broke as soon as he laid hold of
it, and called to small boy, the only
person near. for help. The little boy
said, sim afraid" Willie again asked
him for help, and this time the little
boy laid himself down and Willie
seized hold of him, but alas he found
he was pulling his little helper into
the water, and released his hold. He
then told the little fellow to put his
feet toward him, and to stick the heels
VI HA0 9NElUo9 HlIo Cuc ICc, WHICH, DcIuS
done, Willie drew himself out of the
water. He was almost frozen and
his little dcliverer drew off his jacket
and loaned it to him. promising to
call at DR.. Huntington's residence
for it, since which time this noble
specimen of humanity has not been
heard from. Willie's friends will
adopt measures to find and reward
him for delivering their darling from
such terrible death. ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05

The Washington Post of Friday
says: Hon Charles Davies, of West
Virginia, delivered an interesting
and thoughtful lecture. at the rooms
of the Carroll institute last night, on
" Longfcllow, a National Poet. -
The large audience gave evidence of
thorough app recitation of the lee
turc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05

BEAUTIFUL EvEK-BLooMING RosEs.-AI
lovers of Choice Flowers should send to- the
Dingee & Conard Co. West Grove. Pa, for
some of their lovely Roses. These roses are
certain to bloom. and are the finest in the
world. They are sent safely by mail postpaid
to all post-oiliccs i'll the United States This
Company is perfectly reliable. and noted for
liberal dealing. They Jire a'CGy i'll Premiums
and Extras more Roses than most establish
ments grow. Send for their NE1c Guide, Il com
plctc treatise CD the Rose. GO pages, elegantly
illustratcd), free. See advertisement i'll this
DnnCr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05

From Mt. Crawford IVA. Letter
to the Rockingham Register we clip
the following:
DR.. II. r.. Moore, of Jefferson
county. W. Va, who has been prac-
ticing his profession here for nearly
year past. has moved to Dutticlds in
his native county. Universal regret
is expressed at his removal from
among us. During his short stay
with us lie has won host OF friends,
who will long remember him for his
pleasant social qualities, as also for
his skin and industry as physician,
and his close and untiring efforts in
behalf of the sick entrusted to his
care. We wish him all the success in
his new home that his many good
qualities of head and heart entitlc him
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05
From the NcwS::

The proprietors of the Shenandoah
Milling Company's store, in this
place, have for some time past been
missing articles of merchandise from
their store, and could not account for
their disappearance, until recently it
was discovered that Il loose piece of
glass in a rear window had been. sub
ject to removal and replacement; the
window fastening had probably been
frequently reached in this manner,
and the store as frequently robbed.
Yesterday morning George Lee, col
ored, was arrested as the party guilty
Of the burglaries. and search of his
premises brought to light 4 number
of articles which were identified with
the Milling Company's cost mark
upon them. lie will be held for the
action of the grand jury.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05

DIR. Arnoldis master of eight diff
fcrcnt instruments, and plays on
them all, at one and the same time,
and rs 4 guttarist, the world has never
seen his equal, as the Doctor draws
from this instrument sounds never
heard by human ear before.
TConnoton Valley Times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05
Hay Wanted.

TTVHE undersigned is again in the market for
L the purchase of Hay. for packing. and re-
specially suggests that the farmers of Jeffer-
son will give him call before disposing of
their surplus crops, feeling assured that lie can
offer them the very best prices that the market
will afford. address or call upon me at
CharlrStOwn. GEO. w. JONES.
Octnbcr q 1SS3-tf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05

lust received large lot Of Frcnch's SUI
= perior Cologne; InfalIiblc Corn Cure-''NO
cure no pays" Toothache Drops; Aromatic
Cachous, for purifying the breath; Pretlo Fills
ct Cic's best Handkerchief Extracts of choice
odors. by the ounce or quantity fellows,
Swans Down and other Toilet Powders.
July Il, 1889. DIR. CHAS. Z. PRATT.
lust received. at DIR. PRATT'S Drug Store,
= choice lot Cigars. The best 2 for SC in
the town-also fine lot of higher priced goods.
AM now prepared to furnish. in any guam
i titles and all colors. ''AVEREL'S READY
MIXED PAINTS" This Paint has stood the
test of yeas, and is used by all the leading
Railroad Companies upon their Depots Shops
ard other buildings. which is a good guarantee
of its superior quality. Sold by the quantity
at reduced rates. Price per gallon, $50.
July II. 1888. DR.. CIIAS. E. PRATT.
TTSE DENTITRINE. fragrant and refresh
u ing preparation for Cleansing the Teeth,
Purifying the Breath and Hardening the Gums
Prepared by DR.. CHAS. E. PRATT.
T HAVE in stock and keep constantly on
i hand. full supply of Spices, Nutmegs.
White and Black Ginger, Tumeric, &C. for
Preserving and Picking purposes.
July II, 1893. Dr.. CHAS. z. PRATT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05

Ladies who have watched and waited until
the late season for Bargains in Winter Coats.
that should commend their thrift to CcOnom-
icHl husbands. will do wisely to take action
now. 3. D. HIRsCHNAS & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05
Horses and Vehicles.

CAFE Riding and Driving Horses and stylish
- Vehicles for the accommodation of the pub
lic for hire on reasonable terms at the Livery
Stables of STARRY Il STUMP.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05
LOOK ouT!

A Ii persons indebted to me will please come
"A forward and settle by Cash or Note. as l
want my business settled, Us this is u New Year,
and don't you forget it.
Jan. 25, 1888. F. B. SOUDERS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05
EorSaIe.

A FINE MIRROR-glass1 Sx4O-with Brack-
n ct. solid walnut frame. new and will be
sold reasonable. Apply ct the Drug Store of
DR.. CHAS. Z. PRATT.
November 49, 1855.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05

Fine specimens of gold bearing
quartz have been discovered in Poca-
hontas county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05
Don't Forget,
r. S. LEISENRING
can furnish all the Lcadin

can furnish all the Leading
Periodicals and Newspapers
of america at publishers prices, thus saving
f9e r5k @nI Of senmg
Paper. Envelopes. Blank Books. sc. Bluir's
Handy Tablets. for pen ard pencil use Pure
Linen Paper, ruled and unruled, 25 and IS cts,
(Tablct). american and French Quadrill, 35c.
(Tablet). Blank Notes. Drafts, Orders in book
form, handy for the pocket.
LIE PAGES LIQUID GLUE,
undoubtedly the best IN the world, Is and CSC.
per bottle.
Ga Stand in Post Office Your patronage
respectfully solicited r. S. /.
May l. lAS3-Iy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05
Ladies' Hair Work.

MISS IDA TUTWILER is prepared to do
w Hair Work at moderate prices, and will
make Braids. Puffs. Curjs, Frizzes. etc. at res
idence of her father, near the Baptist Church,
in CharlcstOwn.
April !, 1ST9-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05


WINCHESTER AND VIC1N1TY.-From
the Times we clip the following items:
Mr.. William N. Eddy, a useful
citizen, still continues very sick.
Alexander r. Newman, an old and
respectable citizen of this county,
died recently, in S7th year of his age.
Old Mr.. John r. RELY, who had
reached the very old age of 1O7 years
and days, died last Monday night.
Mr.. John Schneider and family ar
rived in Winchester last Thursday on
visit to Mr.. John Viiwig, the father
Of Mrs. s., who will be remembered
by all our citizens as the sweet song
stress.
From the News::
Information has reached here of the
death of Mr.. A. Scott Tidball, in San
Francisco, California, on 18th of Jan
uary.
Mr. Chas Grim, who has been
great sufferer from dropsy, died last
Tuesday morning. He was a worthy
young man and much respected.
His funeral took place from the Lou
dOun Street Presbyterian Church, of
which he was a member, on last
Wednesday.
Mr.. Grim was the son-in-law of
Mrs. j. +. Blessing, of this place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05
THE REASON is OBVIOUS.

The extraordinary and unprecedented Bargains thae
hereoere and the uniform courtesy and fairness with which
every treated has made The Twin Fronts house
hold word the People who economically inclined
and who appreciate genuine Bargains and polite and courteous
attention
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05
SALTY Salt 3!

WILL on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
L day. December 4th. 5th aud 9Th. receive d.
rect from Liverpool Steamer, 3 car loads Of
FINE SALT, containing 800 Sacks weighing
20 lbs each and will he sold at UcE-y lac prices.
have in stock 5 Tons ROCK SALT. just what
i needed fer Cattle: also. / Ton TURKS
ISLAND s. 1T. for curing meat SALTPETRE
offered at cts. II.
JAMES McGRAw.
Dec 8. 1883. Hnrper's Ferry. ". Va.
WTINDOW Glass Putty and OIL. Fold BY
w March Z. 1882. GEO. T. LIGHT.
=" EfUREKA" Iorse Powder. prepared and
II sold by GEO. T. LIGHT.
A NYTHING and everything in my line, If
"A not on hand. will take pleasure in order
ing. GEO. T. LIGHT. Druggist.
A CGUST Flower. PeTuna. Manalin, SCOTS
N and CamIn's Emulsion. Burnetts Cod Liver
Oil, Fellows uypOpbosphite. for sale by
GEO. I. LIGHT. Druggist.
DNYY Flora, Laird's Bloom of Youth. IIa-
II gau's Magnolia Balm. for the complexion.
sold 81 GEO. T. LIGHT.
SCHOOL Books sold at list prices. (Maury's
- Manuel. price S1.3j. COrnelTF intermediate
s1.2O). All books not on hand ordered.
Oct. 2. 1883. GEO. T. LIGHT.
A CCEPTANCE Cards, Visiting Cards,
"a Chrome Invitation Cards; also, the very
latest Ragged Edge Paper. Large stock of Au-
toeraph Albums lust received nv
October 9, 1885.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05
GRAIN I

HAVING completed my arrangements 70
the strongest firms in the United statcs, Gun
offer Inducements that should secure the larger
quantity of grain grown in the Shenandoah
Valley, and kindly ask our farmers TO call and
get quotations before selling their grain. CGah
pail on deli5eIy. c. w. TRUssELL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05
BALTIMORE MARKETS.
BALr1MoHE. SATURDAY, Feb. ?. 1884.
For Rent!

A CORNER STORE-ROOM. with Ware
"A ROOM in the centre of Charlestown, and
II Large Dwelling and Big Garden on same lot.
Possession given April lst- Apply to
January %, 1Ss4-Im.*
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05

Mr.. William Goldthorpe, the gen
tleman whose arrival at the Garter
House, for tile purpose of locating
here, we noticed in our last, comes
back at us with the following i'm
promptu verses:
The Press and the Pen.
The Press it is mighty power,
1tsprcads the news throughout the land;
1t is like golden shower,
Falling on the well-tilled land.
1t is good to read the news,
And learn the power that's in the pen;
It is good to pay your dues
You make the printers happy then.
TTc that will not read the news,
And learn tho thoughts of mighty men,
Cannot catch the golden fruit
That's dropping from the mighty pen.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05
THIS WEEK (!

shall repeat of the wonderful bargains that created
much talk last week. and also offer attractions just
received from New Yo great auction sales where buyer
has been for several days.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05

TTIRY DALGARN's Fifty Cent Flat Plug, and
L Half Dollar Twist Tobacco. Twenty va
rieties to select frOm-the largest and best Sc
lected stock in ChHrlestown. Try his 2 for five
cent Cigars.
December IL. 1888.
~ ENTS. Ladies' and Children's Shoes. in
~ great variety, just received and for sale on
shortest profits: by s. 8. DALGARS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05

1t is a we'll known fact that most Of the
Horse aud Cattle Powder sold In this courI-
try is worthless; that Shcridan's Condition
Powder is absUlutclypure and very valuable.
Nothing on Earth will mako hens
lay like ShsridRn's Condition Pow
dor. Dose. one teaSpoOnful to each pint OF
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-05

M INCE MEAT. Citron. Currants, Raisins,
W Primes, Cocoanuts, &c. for sale by
Dec. 4, 1883. s. g. DALGARS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-10
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
Col. w. f. villas Made President and Escorted
to the Chair.


CHICAGO, July 9.-The report of the committee on
permanent organization was then made, the name Of
W. F. Villas, Of Wisconsin, being presented as pres
dent, with list of yicepresidents Zone from each
State) and several secretaries and assistants The
secretaries and clerks Of the temporary organization
are continued under the permanent organization The
report was unanimously adopted, and Mr. Hendricks,
of Indiana together with five other gentlemen were
appointed committee to escort Mr.. Villas tos the
chair. Mr.. yilas on arising from his seat,s was
greeted with MISUNDERSTANDING, which continued
for many minutes. The gentlemen then proceeded
Mr.. Villas and Mr.. Hendricks leading and as
cended the platform, where their appearance
was greeted with great enthusiasm. When quiet had
been partially restored, Mr. Hubbard, the temporary
chairman introduced the permanent chairman in the
following words:
Gentlemen Of the Convention: have the honor to
introduce to you the Hon Mr. Villas, of Wisconsin, as
the elected-unanimousy elected-pefmanent presi
dent Of your body. Thanking you most kindly for
the courtesy and attention and the charity you have
given me- invoke it for him who will need it much
less than have needed it. resign.
MR.. vILAsis ADDRESS.
Gentlemen Of the National Democratic Convention:
know full well that this mark of your favor is no
Democrats of the Northwestern States and claim it
to be justly their due as tribute for their lofty zeal
and patriotism for their long and gallant struggle
against outnumberng foe, and for their great and
growing numbers; and hail it presage and proto-
type Of their coming triumphs but am proud, though
honored beyond all deserving, In being selected asther
representative, and gratefully acknowledge my obli-
CATION and render you hearty thanks for the honor you
have been pleased to confer No pledge is necessary
for the continuance of their devotion As il has hith
erto BEEN 50 il win abide in the contest at hand
purer unsesh resolute and unfnchng till its great
object shall be achieved in the restoration and secu-
rity Of upright and constitutional government.
Felowdelegates, you assembled to consider
great cause, to pronounce a most momentous iudg-
ment. Your hand is on the helm Of
mighty nation of free men. It is for
you, by wise and farreaching determination,
to lay its future to felicity for many years.
freighted with vast humanity in prosperous pursuit
of happiness. Fiftyive millions of free men we are
and one hundred millions we soon will be- aud earths
greatest nobest freeat society win rejoice in the we'll
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-10
PRELIMINARY BUSINESS.
Many Resolutions Presented and Referred
without Debate.

WIGnOuG DeD3tes
CHICAGO, July 9.--The convention was opened this
morning with prayer by Rt. Rev Bishop McIaren, of
Chicago. Mr. Jenkins Of WISCONSIN, sent a commu
ncation from the committee on resolutions that the
work of the committee would not be completed until
tomorrow morning.
Mr.. Cummings, of Massachusetts, offered resolu-
ton instructing the committee on resolutions to give
hearing to the committee Of the Irish National
League in favor of excluding aliens from acquiring
real estate in America
Resolutions were also offered and referred without
debate in favor of planks in the platform against the
employment Of convict labor for the enforcement of
the eghthour law, against sumptuary laws, and de-
claring that the vote yesterday on Gradys amend
ment las to the unit ruel intended to apply only
to States which had instructed their representatives
to vote as a unit.
Mr.. Taylor, of Arkansas chairman of the commit
tee credentials reported the list Of delegates, with
amendment giving Territorial delegates the right to
vote in the convention.
Mr.. Randolph. of New Jersey, moved an amend
ment that the Territorial delegates be not allowed
vote
Mr.. Macarthur, of Oregon, spoke against the amend
ment.
The amendmentwas rejected and the report adopted
Mr.. Heenan, of Michigan, offered resolution for
the reduction Of taxation to a revenue basis. Re-
ferred.
Mr.. Hampton of South Carolina, offered resolu-
ton recting the Importance of letting the national
Democratic committee select its chairman from the
Democracy Of the whole Union, and declaring that it
shall not be restricted in its choice of chairman to the
members of the committee. Referred.
A resolution against polygamy was introduced by
Mr. Smith, of Utah, and referred.
Further resolutions were offered, and referred to
the committee PLATFORM against the acquisition of
large tracts of public lands by corporations for re-
form in the civil service by making postmasters
elective against the unit rule in future conventions
for systematic reduction in tariff taxes; providing
that in case of the death of the
candidates for President or Vice-president
the chairman shall call together the convention again
to fill the vacancy; for the repeal of all Legislation
which, under Republican rule has tended to
pauperize labor for constitutional amendment max
ing the presidential term of Office six years and to
limit the disposal of public lands to actual settlers
in quantities of not moro than 160 acres each
Finally. resolution was adopted to refer all such
propositions without being read Under that rule
several anti Chinese and tarrefor resolutions were
referred, being only read by their titles.