Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-07-28

she had believed, and when his death oc
CURED the effect of the disappointment,
mbined with the natural shock
OF her bereavement, produced a
from which she has
not vet recovered so as to
enable her to mingle as freely with the
family as before the Generals demise. She
is not confined to her bed, but on the con-
trary she yesterday felt that she would like
TO descend to the cottage parlor and view
the Generals remains. From this, how
ever, Mrs. Grant was dissuaded by those
who felt that the experience would further
trouble and depress her. She cannot be
said to be sick, nor absolutely Frustrated.
There has been reaction, and an unusual
prostration, from the causes stated, has
followed.
sELF-EXPLANAToRY TELEGRAMs.
New HAVEN, July 27th.-The following
kilograms were exchanged to-day:
would respectfully suggest that if one or
more military organizations from every State in
the Union were invited to participate in the OBJ
sequies of General Grant the invitation would
be gladly received and very generally accepted.
STEPHEN r. SMITH, Acknowledgement.
Although it is not practicable for me to spe-
cially invite one or more military organizations
from each State, as suggested by you, neverthe-
less all SUCH as may promptly leuuer tlelt
services will be assigned by me a suitable posi-
fion in the line, and hope that many viii be
able to do so. ". S. HANCOCK, Maior-General.
Secretary Whitney and the Roach As
signment.
WASHINGTON, July 9th - Secretary
Whitney has sent the following letter to
Geo. w. Quintard and other gentlemen, to
whom John Roach made an assignment:
At our interview in New York on Wednesday
last you requested me to take into considera
ton each of the contracts between the Govern
ment and Roach, pending and incomplete, and
i'll view of his assignment make some suggestion
as to the method of dealing with the whole sub
ject. | gave you assurances that would do so,
and communicate after reaching Washington.
As view the matter, the rules that govern in
dividuals in their business TRANSACTIONS should
govern the action of this Department. Al all
events, if there is Il different rule proper to be
applied, | am not aware OF It. My duty here
has seemed very simple and PLAIN. Ii has been
to insist upon the strict enforcement OF the con
tract obligations, as interpreted to me, without
regard to the consequences. That IS the ordl-
nary, plain business method, departure
from which public GINGER can nave
no Justification, and in like. manner l
know of no reason why the ordinary
which actuateS merchants in dealing
with each other. and in accordance with which
generous consideration is extended ordinarily
to an unfortunate business associate, should not
govern the action of this Department under
similar circumstances. The business method
of dealing with the matter, which would be
pursued by private parties, would be first to
become satisfied that the assignment was in
good faith, from a business standpoint, OF bring
ing about a settlement OF the current ana IN
complete contracts upon falr and lust basis Tor
both parties. If ! have the power. therefore, /
will enter into consideration with you of the
point to which the contracts have been per
formed, and endeavor to settle upon some just
and fair basis for disposal OF the matter. Of
- fIK0t NANI
York This course, just and right under the
is compulsory upon the Govern
ment in the present case. The very liberal
treatment which the contractor has received
heretofore has left the Government without a
sufficient margin of moneys reserved to enable
it to protect itself in the present situation. The
contract provided that 10 per cent. should be
retained from the bills as they came due,
and held us security for the completion of the
work At the present time those reservations
would have amounted to S2l0,1l0. They have
been surrendered 10 the contractors, under cir
not important TO consider, with the
exception of S2G,670. In addition to this
small sum of S26670 in our hands, there are I'M
paid bills for extras claimed on the ships
amounting TO S26,6S9, and in dispute on the
Dolphin 500 gi5 altogether (mostly in dispute)
SS3 3G4. As against this, the four ships are i'll
your hands upon which over $1,000 600 has been
paid, which must be completed to be valuable
liable to greater deterioration by neglect than
all the moneys unpaid and in dispute would re
as il is to yourselves that Just settle
ment Of past transactions should be had, and a
new departure made | suggest, as practical
method of arriving at q solution of the matter, Il
meeting of yourselves and your counsel, and
the Acknowledgement and myself, at which
some practical method of dealing with the sub
jet may be arrived at, which shall be within
my legal authority.
The American Turf.
SARATOGA, July 27th.-This is the third
extra day of the race meeting here. The
weather is superb, with a bright sun and
cool breeze The attendance is fair and the
track in good condition. The first race,
five furlongs. was won by Editor, Jim Rem
wick second, Scottish Lass third. Time,
l,02l The second race, one mile and a
furlong, was won by Monogram, Enigma
second, Rapido third. Time, 1851 The
third race, three-quarters of mile, was
won by Better, Rosiere second, Avery
third. Time, Ill. The fourth race, one
mile, was won by Paramount, Nolo second
Pegasus third Time, 1:45l. The fifth
race. one mile and furlODg, was won by
John Davis, Belle Pate second, Bianton
third. Time, 1:50.
AT BRIGHTON BEACH.
BRIGHroN BEACH. July 27th-The at
tendance was large to-day, but the track
was slow. The three-quarters of a mile
race Wandering won, Bonnie Lee second,
Jim Nave third. Time, 1871. The mile
md an eighth race Nimblefoot won, Blue
Bell second, Change third. Time, 2:01. The
mile and a half race for all ages Topsy
won, Nettle second, Tenstrike third. Time
2:43!. The seven -eighths of mile race for
-hree-y ear-olds Lucy Lewis won, Miller
second. Florence ". third Time, 1:34
The next race, same terms, Three Cheers
won, Nellie Walton second, Hawthorne
third Time, 1:341. The mile race for
maidens of all ages Donald A. won, King
Robin second, Tom Kerns third. Time,
I:503.
FAST PACING AND RUNNING.
ST.. PAUL, July 27th.-During an exhibit
ion performance of Commodore KittSOn's
ivers at Rochester, Minnesota, to-day, the
PAGER Johnston made a mile in 2114-the
fastest mile ever made in this State, beating
he recent Midway record half a second.
Ollie Becker and Firebrand then made a
running race in harness, the former win
ming by length and half in 1884 This
IS believed to be the fastest mile ever made
IN harness.
Horses Poisoned with Croton Oil.
CLEVELAND, July 27th.-Recently there
was a strike on the Payne-avenue street
and the police had to be called
cut to disperse the turbulent conductors
and drivers. Yesterday eighty-seven of
the company's horses were poisoned with
,roton oil. Three have died, and the re-
maindcr are in terrible condition. No
arrests have been made, but the police are
the matter.
Camp Meeting of SpirituaIists.
PHILADELPHIA, July 27th.-The Spiritu-
llists' camp meeting at Neshaminy Falls
was visited by 5000 or 1000 people yester-
day The extreme heat deferred the usual
crowd Mrs. +. l.. Watson, of San Francis
60, delivered an address on the uses of adj
yersity in preparing men for higher spirit
Ial life. Referring to General Grant, she
said he had settled into almost absolute
)bscurity until the time came when his
services were needed.
a Postmaster Under Fire"
WASHINGTON, July 27th.-The President
has referred charges against Postmaster
tones, of indianapolis, to the Civil Service
Commission. Commissioner Thoman and
Chief Examiner Lyman have gone to In
lianapoiis to investigate the matter
Father and Son Murdered.
FoRT RENO Gnd. Ty.), July 27th.-News
is received of a bloody affray at the ranch
Of r. n. Alexander. thirty miles southeast