Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-05-08

The Army of The Potomac Reunion.
BALTIMORE, May 7th.-The enthusiasm
which characterized the later proceedings
of the Army of the Potomac yesterday was
continued to-day. The parade to-day was
Il splendid pageant, notwithstanding the
rain. During the discussion yesterday on
choice of territory for the next meeting,
General NandeTyOOrt made an eloquent
speech favoring San Francisco. where he
promised warm welcome. In addition TO
The sum voted by the Legislature to defray
EXPENSES. the city of san Francisco
had voted $4,000 and her gen
erous citizens would back this up with
an additional $4,000 if necessary.
Ex-Governor J. c. Lee, of Ohio, also made
an address favoriDg San Francisco Cen
eral Jardine opposed the selection of San
Francisco. The expense incurred in tray
cling SO great a distance was too much
The committee to which was referred
names suggested reported that they had Sc
lected San Francisco, Buffalo and Cincin-
nate. \ letter of invitation from San Fran
cisco was read by the Secretary, and greet
Ell with loud applause. 4 ballot was taken,
with this result: San Francisco, 1913; Buff
falo, 81; Cincinnati. 80. \ resolution rec
ommending that equestrian statues be
erected TO the memory Of Hooker, Me
D0wcll and Mott was carried unanimously
PARADE " HONOR OF THE VISITORS.
BALTIMORE, May 7th.-The parade ar
ranged in honor of the visiting Army oil
The Potomac was quite 4 success despite
the heavy rain which fell all the morning
and up to the hour announced Tor the
starting of the march. Many expected
organizations did not putin an appearance,
as an order was issued carly in the day post
p0ning the display; but before , o'clock
the rain stopped, and such number had
gathered 1t the rendezvous that permission
to start was given, and it IS estimated that
fully 5000 men were in line. The route OF
the procession was through the principal
streets, and every sidewalk was lined with
lookers-on. Stands had been erected al
various points. and all were crowded. The
Mayor, in company with many of the visit
ing veterans. and Governor Lloyd and
staff, occupied the portion of the City Hall
and reviewed the parade in passing.
The Gut in Immigrant Tickets.
New YORK, Nav 7th.-The cut in q Ger
tain class of passenger rates from this city
10 the Pacific Coast is exciting considerable
attention in railroad circles. When in
quiry on the subject was made yesterday
by reporter, he was informed in the office
of a well-known ticket broker that the
New York, West Shore and Buffalo Rail-
road was responsible for this movement.
At the Erie offices the General Western
Passenger Agent said that while the old
immigrant rate from this city to san Fran
cisco was 500, the tiCkeis were sold III
Europe in connection with steamship tick
cts for about so at about the first OF the
fI'l,te obi ta-aS hpgni h1
reduction of fare between the Missouri
river and San Francisco, which was made
in order to compete with the route by way
of New Orleans. The recent cut originated
with thebntariO and Western Road, which
had placed on sale in this city, through q
broker, tickets that were designed to be
sold only in Europe to genuine emigrantS
The practice, which began some weeks
ago, had compelled the roads 10 sell theiy
mixed tickets at the same ruling rate OF
So, these tickets taking the place of the
Old immigrants, except on the Pennsyl-
vania Road alone.
The Republicans Again Top in H.
Iinois.
SPRINGFIELD, May 7th.-The latest adj
vices from the three counties in the south
ern portion of the State contained in the
legislative district represented by Mr.
Shaw, Democrat, recently deceased, show
that il has returned a Republican sue
cessor The district was counted for 0G(
Democratic majority, but il is claimed that
the Democrats were Iullcd BIZ the apparent
inaction of the Republicans, and the latter
crowded To the polls in the afternoon and
gained the election. If this IS the case, The
Republicans viii have clear majority on
Joint ballot
SECOND DISPATCH
SPRINGFIELD, May 7lh.-The' Senatorial
aspect has materially changed by the events
Of the past forty-eight hours, and Logan 5
chances appear very much brighter,
although il is not positively known YET
what Sitting will do. That gentleman, as
soon as it became fully apparent that Wea-
yer had been elected to-day, left for home
The general impression here is that he viii
fall into line when the time comes,
although he feels sore over the abuse re-
ceived when he paired with Shaw. Logan
Is now fully confident ot his ultimate sue
cess, and Is coTcspondingly happy,
as in lacy are all the Republicans. The
hotel loboics present quite busy
scene tonight, and many Republicans are
inclined tu paint the town red. A. the
spirits of one party rises, the others lower.
and the Democrats are feeling blue enough.
They admit that they were outgeneraied
in this matter. and blame themselves for
being so lax. None OF the representatives
from that district even took the trouble to
visit ii during the election, SO confident
were thcvuo oupp,f,fan would he offered.
They now see tAeir folly, and repent OF IT,
II is too late, as all doubts Of Weayer's
election have vanished, IL being claimed
that his majority now is rs. The vote cast
was not nne-third of that cast in November
last. Its averrcd BY some Democrats that
an iutimatfan Of what va, ..oiug To he
sprung on them was learned the night be
fore election. aud The Leaders IN the district
were hoiheA, but 'h'y pau no attention to
H. Logan says thU tle reason ne &c
counts Tor 10 lS because the people m the
state want hin "a be the next Senator and
the Democrats Oh" ho' WISH 20 yo'easdnst
MN.
iheiAh ASNl'l&h' acquitted
NfW NoEK May ,jh.-H cstcriay after
noon, when the Jury IN the case Of Robert
Short. for atahbng Captain Phelau. 10
turned, the lob3ics of the Courthouse
remained thronged with people. The jury
having made known that an agreement
had been reached. were brought into Court
and asked what their verdict WAS. Not
guilty, answered the foreman. shorts
friends set mp tremendous shout. hut
were quickly quoted by the officers. The
Judge irowned IL Indignation ANA amaze
ment az the verdict, and said: Gentlemen,
] am as.onished AZ you verdict You are
discharged from all further service on this
panel. II move i1t She discharge of the