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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09
Interstate Military Contest.

SAVANNAH, Ga, May 3 Within
the next twenty-four hours Savannah
will be occupied by score or more
OF crack military companies Of the
country, which are to compete for the
$4,000 in prizes at the interstate
drill,swhich will begin at "The Park
Extersion. !" on Monday, and continue
through all of next week. The matter
OF expense, together with the fact that
she Galveston cup will not be cont6 sted
for tbss year. has kept some of the
companies of the northern states at
home, but every crack military or
Ranization ;outh OF Mason and Dlxon's
line will te en- hand With flags flying
and bands playing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09
i'm SECOND DEGREE
Murderers Of MarceIino Vigil
Convicted, To-Day, Over
at Santa Fe.
BIG TEXTILE MILL BURNS
War Between Colorado Sheep
and Cattle Men Has Again
Opened Up.
DEEDS DUE TO JEALOUSY
BIG TEXTILE MILL BURNS
DEEDS DUE TO JEALOUSY

Special to the Optic.
SANTA FE, N. M. May 9.--The jury
trial of the case entitled the Territory
of New Mexico against Desiderio Gal.
legos, Luterio PadjlIa and Emiterio
Garcia, charged with numbering Mar
cslino Vigil on June 18th, 1898, were
given the case at ten o'clock last night,
and at nine o'clock this morning re-
turned verdict OF guilty in the second
degree.
STORY OF THE CRIME.
At an early hour on Tuesday morn.
ing. June 18th, 1898, the dead body OF
Marcelino Vigil was found IN the
arroyo about 200 yards east of Gas par
avenue and Just south Of Manhattan
avenue. The body was In a shocking
plight. The head was beaten and
crushed wholly beyond recognition and
the lower half Of the body was nude.
Desiderio Gailegos, Luterio Padilla,
and Emiterio Garcia, three young men,
were promptly arrested charged with
the murder. The testimony brought
out at the subsequent hearing disclosed
the fact that the persons accused and
dead boy were seen about sundown, on
April 18th. near the place where the
body was found, in an intoxicated con-
dition; that they were boisterous and
appeared to be quarrelipg among them
selves; that one OF the party was seen
lying, apparently too drunk to help
himself, in the arroyo. The accused
admitted being drunk with the de.
ceased that night at the scene Of the
killing, but declared that they left
Vigil lying drunk in the arroyo and
had no knowledge Of the murder.
O.her evidence and the circum-
stances surrounding the sad case strong
ly indicated that the four boys named
engaged 10 a drunken brawl, Ia the
course of " hich stones were thrown,
one Of which struck Vigil and knocked
him senseless, in the arroyo, and that
IA their drunken frenzy and alarm, the
other three concluded to make an end
u their victim.
The three persons accused OF the |
,rime were bound over to the grand |
Try, were duly indicted and have
ince been held awaiting trial.
Vigil was a stepson of Epifanio vi
ill, about nineteen years old, and was
,oted for his quiet behavior and So
,riety. He was never known to be
intoxicated until the evening Of his
ieath.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09
Hargary's National celebration,

BUDAPEST, Hungary. May 9.-This
is the eighth day of the ceremonies of
the celebration OF the national lniIIen-
mum o. Hungary, and the national
program calls for outdoor fetes and
me,rymaking throughout the kingdom.
morrow lie Deum will be sung in
all the churches Of The kingdom in the
presence If the officials and leading
people of the respective municipalities.
The next great feature OF the celebra-
fion will be during the first week in
June, when the foundation stone Of the
royal castle will be laid by Emperor
Francis Joseph.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09

BERLIN, Germany, May 9.-The
Emperor William has gone TO Frank
fort-on.t the Main. where. to- morrow,
be will unveil monument to the men,
ory of William L. Considerable inter
est is manif sted concerning his ad.
dress. The atty has been decorated a.
an expense OF several thousand dollars,
and the monument is to be illuminated
in the evening with 5000 electric
lights. On Monday this city has III
jubilee celebration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09
Business Man Disappears i.

ROCKY FORD, Colo May "a. II
Griswold. prominent business man
of this place disappeared Thursday,
in manner which creates the belief
that be became demented over busi-
ness troubles. He was seen on the
day n eniioned going west. in bis
shirt sleeves, with bundle under his
arm. Parties are securing the coun-
try under the direction Of the city
marahal
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09

CoLoRADo SPRINGS, Colo, May 9 -
Harvey King, colored, attempted 10
kill lis wife, last night, after accusing
her OF beng untrue to him. The
couple quaireled over another colored
man.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09
Your Stomach.

Your Stomach.
Disease elsewhere cannot be conquered
II yonr stomach does not do it's work well
Macbeth mineral water Is a certain cure
for indigestion and other disorders of the
stomach. Begin 10 the proper manner to
build up your sy stem by drinking Macbeth
water, fresh from the well every morning.
At Roth's meat market. 114-tf /.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09
The Colorado Stock war.

CRAIG, c To-, May 9-The war b :
tween the sheep and cattle men,
which ragged here last summer, has
broken out afresh, by the cattle men
ordering the sheepmen out Of the
country. 1t 10 not known what action
will be taken BY the latter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09
Fer the Builders Trial.

PHILADELPHA, Pa, May 9.-The
new cruiser, "BrooklyD," has gone to
sea on the builders trial trip. The
ship is expected to make twenty two
knots, equivalent to about thirty miles
per hour.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09
official Shortace

CAMDEN, N. j., May ga years
investigation reveals a large shortage
in the accounts OF City Treasurer
Frank ..MIcbellon. Charles Hail.
iaphe6dytiiy comptroller, is also In
vOlycd.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09
Big MIL Burns.

CHESTER Pa, May 8 Samuel Red
dies & Sons textile mill burned here,
to-day, with loss OF $l30, ,0c0. In
surance, sl00 900 The mill employed
400 hands.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09

TRENTON, N. j., May 9.--Angered
by Jealousy, Joseph Graham killed An
ME Anderson, domestic, this morn
ing, and then committed suicide.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09
ANorHER RLAzE.

GLENwoeD D SPRINGS. Colo, May -
The groc ry OF Joseph Love & Sons,
burned, this morning. entailing loss
of $1,000. Insurance, $1,000.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09

People wishing to sell or bny improved
or unimproved real estate will do well X
see G. III. Hutchison q Go. 285tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09

Wall paper aud picture mouldings, al
new 1896 patterns, at H. g. Coors' 126tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09

The new building on Bridge street can
now be rented for balls, entertafnments
meetings, etc., at reasonable rates. III
quire at the hardware store OF d. Winter
Mtg. l50-tfi
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09

The new method garden hose and the
ball nozzle lawn sprinkler are just the
things to buy now. CIV. REED & Co. /.
15Stf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09

Hartman is agent for Wanamaker q
Brown and Mills & Merrill, fine tailor.
made clothing. See samples at Hartmant
store. 60-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09

A meal of plenty, well cooked and sefv.
ed, at the New Brunswick. 106-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09

For parties, concerts and sociaIs. rem
Rosenthal Bros. hall 50.s-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09

BUSINESS POINTERS.

Walter Dearden, asssyer and chemist
Trinidad, Colo. l37-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-05-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.

49,
WANTED .--A cook at Yhs Lyons hotel.
w M le2-tf
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16
TOWN BOYS.
LAWN PARTN.

The lawn party planned by the
Ladies Aid Society of the FIRST NJ. +.
church will begin at 2:30 tomorrow
afternoon on Haalelea Lawn, and will
continue until about . p. m. \ meet
ing of the ladies, to arrange details.
is being held at Mrs. Chapin's from
2:3O this p. IN. In the afternoon to-
morrow the Hawaiian band will play
program will be presented ny the Glee
Club of the Kamehameha Girls
School.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16
POST OFFICES.
Mr.. Dat Visits and Inspects on Maui
and In North Kona.

Postmaster General Dat, who has
Just returned from an inspection tour
of the post offices on. Maui and in the
North Kona district in Hawaii, says
that he found everything to be in ex-
cellent shape ana as consequence he
will have no recommendation to make
for these districts. The mails are
handled in an excellent manner The
head of the post Office department
found the people happy and prosper
OuS
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16
j. G. ROTHWELL.

Have you leaky gutter? If you
have. make it perfectly clean and dry,
apply a God coat of No. 8 P. and b.
Paint over the leaky spots; then take a
piece of stout Manila paper, or a piece
of common cotton cloth, paint it well on
both sides; lay it over the first coat, CIV
ing the whole final coat, and there
will be no more leak there. Or if the
whole gutter is bad. make. it clean and
Dry, and apply paste of P. &IB. Paint
and Portland Cement.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16
THE Town BOYS WIN
AFTER a SHARP FIGHT BEST THE
REGIMENT AT FOOT BALL.
All the Scoring Done in the First Half
Hard Struggles at the Centers
Game Next Saturday.

The Town Boys won their match
with the Regiment team in foot ball
on the Makil<i base bah grounds Sat
urday. 1t was hard fought game.
The military boys were unable 20
break through the opposition line but
exhibited some very stubborn playing
The Regiment defenders had the
kick off. KaIanianaole, Cornwell and
Conradt. of the Townies, did some
good playing in this half. The score
at the finish was: Town Boys, 4;
Regiment, 0.
Clarke, Gleason and Austin of the
Regiment team distinguished them
selves in the next go. The score was;
Regiment, G; Town Boys, 4.
In the second half some sharp play
ing took place. Long was prominent
in wedging his way through the Reg
iment's center. Conradt, Cornwell and
Kalanianaole gained fresh laurels. The
playing was excellent on both sides
When time was called the score stoo /:
Town Boys, s; Regiment, G.
George r. Carter umpired the game
and Judge De la Vergne ofliciated as
referee. Professors Howard and Bah
bitt of Punahou acted as linesmen.
Next Saturday the Regiment BOYS
will meet the Punahous. Hereafter
none but the players and newspaper
men will be allowed on the grounds
The teams were:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16
DINNER SHOOT.

Lieut.. Mclean and the fifteen men
he picked from the Sharpshooters
company, lost in their match with
Capt. Wall and his men on Saturday
afternoon. the score being sos to 59l
points. \ dinner will be given at the
Arlington next week and the losers
will defray all expenses.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16
APPLY FOR HABEAs CORPUS.

An application to the Supreme
Court for a writ of habeas corpus has
been made in the case of the forty odd
japanese free laborers who were to be
sent back to Japan on the Toya Maru
tomorrow, because of their failure to
comply with the immigration laws IF
the Republic.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16

John \. Scott, George Ross, j. Rem
ton and j. Hind of Hawaii II. p. Bald
win, w. II. Cornwell and Capt. l.. ALL
born of Maui, and G. n. Wilcox, \.
Cropp, c. II. Bishop aud q. r. Ewart,
Kauai, arrived yesterday to attend the
annual meeting of planters today. q,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16
HONOLULU, July Goth, 1895.

MEssRs. w. G.. IRWIN & Co., LTD.
GENTLEMEN:-In reply to your in
quiry as to how the Ideal Roof Paint
you sold me lasted; would say that I
painted the roof of my house ~ months
ago with your Red ideal Roof Paint,
and find it is as fresh and bright in APP
pearance today as when first applied;
looking as well as others lately painted
with other paints. l am more than
satisfied.
I q ROTHWELI.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16
Sole Agents for the Havatiam Island

The building papers are /, 2, 3, and
ply. They come in rolls, each roll con-
tanning 1000 square feet. They are
water proof, acid and alkali proof and
vermin proof. A house lined with build
ing paper is far cooler than one that. is
not. There is also cheaper grade of
paper adapted for use under mating
keeping out insects,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16
They All

"Thereare fads in medicine as well as
in other things" said a busy druggist,
"but the most remarkable thing about
Hoods Sarsaparilla is that customers who
try other remedies all come back to
Hoods, and this is why the enormous
sales of this medicine keep up while others
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16
ART LEAGUE.

The Kilohana Art League will hold
a reception for members this evening,
An excellent collection of water col
orings, oil paintings, cravings, china
painting, pen and inks, will be eX-
hibited.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16
STANIpEn GOODS

n. S. Sachs is having quite a run on
stamped and painted goods; the as
sortment is quite complete. Remember
silks, fosses and baby ribbons 20
match.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16
Com

and in short time go out of sight en-
tirely, to be heard from no more"
"Why is it," 40, simply because
Hoods Sarsaparilla has more real curative
merit than any medicine ever sold"
This is of daily occurrence in almost
every drug store. Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the standard remedy which has cured
more sickness, relieved more distress and
made more happiness by bringing people
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16

TAKE TINE BY THE FORELOCK.
Now is the time to lay in a stock.
Half a dollar spent at Kerr's is as good
as six bits spent at any other store,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16
STRAW HATS,

A special line of straw hats for
both ladies and gents is displayed at
Iwakami's, on Hotel street. The
prices range anywhere from 25c to
$500.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16
THE
PLEASURE OF
GIVING

is enjoyed
to its utmost by those who give photos
made by j. j. Williams. Z visit to
Honolulu should always mean visit
to Williams Art Gallery.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16

making it pay" has given the Stars
columns the reputation of being the
best advertising medium in Hawaii.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16
EVENING-AFTER 6 p. M.
FOR NAL.

Theaters, Weddings, Balls, Dinners
and Calls.
Full Dress Suit of Black Worsted or
Broadcloth.
White Shirt, White Lawn Tie.
Pearl Gloves.
Patent Leather Shoes.
Straight Standing Collar.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16
Back to

health than any other medicine. Its
wonderful cures of the worst cases OF
scrofula, running sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
etc.; OF dyspepsia and other troubles
where first class tonic and aid to diges-
ton was needed; of catarrh, rheumatism,
malaria and other troubles arising from
or promoted by impure blood, have made
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16
s1QUICK DRESS HINTS
FROn GA. M. TO l p. M.
INFoRMAL-BusIne

Single or Double Breasted Sack Suit
of one material, or black or blue
Coat and Vest with fancy Trousers
Colored Shirt, White Collar, Silk
Tie. Four-in-Hand or Ascot.
Calf Laced Shoes.
Derby Hat.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16

Stag Dinners, Informal Club Affair
Card Parties.
Tuxedo Coat, Trousers to match.
White Shirt, Standing Collar.
Black Satin Tie.
Pearl Gloves.
Patent Leather Shoes.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16
rlORNING-FROn
NAL Wedding.

Matinees, Calls, Teas, and Receptions
same as for morning wedding.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-16
AFTERNOON p. RI. TO 9 p. n.

Walking, Shows, or Meetings the Cut
away Coat may be substituted for
Prince Albert, though the latter is
in the best form.
Tan Gloves, Colored Scarfs.
In other respects same as for morn
ing wedding.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-14
THE TENTH CONVENTION.
Nomination of Harrison and Reid at
Minneapolis.

The tenth Republican National CON
vention was held in Minneapolis, Min
nesota, June 7, s, 8 and 10, 1892. Hon.
jacob 5, Fassett, of New York, was
temporary chairman, and Hon. William
Mckinley, of Ohio, permanent chair
man. The first controversy in the con-
Vention was over the contest case in
Alabama. A motion was made to sub
stlbute a minority report for the ma
Jority report, but this was rejected by
vote OF 463 10 1884,, and the majority
report was finally adopted by vote of
476 to 36512. The report of the com
mTttee on resolutions was presented
by Gen. j. b. Foraker, of Ohio. The
platform reaffirmed the American doc
trine of protection; denounced the eff
forts of the Democratic majority in the
House of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the
tariff laws by piecemeal; declared that
the Republican party demands the use of
both gold and silver as standard mon
ey, with such restrictions and under
such provisions as will secure the
maintenance of the parity of values
of the two metals, so that the purchas-
ing and debt-paying power of the dol
lar, whether in silver, gold, or paper
snail be at all times equal; denounced
the outrages perpetrated upon Ameri-
can citizens for political reasons in the
South; reaffirmed approval of the Mon
roe doctrine; declared in favor of leg
islation in aid of the Worlds Column
bian Exposition, and commended the
able, patriotic, and thoroughly Ameri-
can administration of President Harri-
son.
The presentation of candidates for
President being in order, Senator VOL
colt presented James G. Blaine;
Chauncey NJ. Depew, of New York
nominated Benjamin Harrison. On the
first ballot Harrison received 535 1-6
votes; Blaine, 1S2 1-6; Mckinley, 1872;
Reed, 4, and Lincoln, /. Ohio gave
Mckinley forty-four votes and Harri-
son two. Chairman Mckinley challen-
ged the vote and on revision Ohio cast
forty-five votes for Mckinley and one
for Harrison, the one vote coming
from Mr.. Mckinley himself. At the
evening session of the convention
Whitelaw Reid was nominated for
Vice-President by reclamation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-14
THE FiFrs CONVENTION.
denomination IF President Grant at
PHILADELPHIA.

The fifth National Republican con
ventiOn convened in the Academy of
Music. Philadelphia, Wednesday, June
s. 1872 The convention was called to
order by William Claf1in. of Massachu-
setts. who presented Morton McMich-
ael, OF Pennsylvania. as temporary
chairman. Thomas Settle. of North
Carolina was made permanent presi-
dent The convention adjourned until
Thursday. On Thursday a communica-
ton from the Union League Of America
was read and entered upon the record
of the convention as a part of the pro-
ceedings. Among the resolutions pre-
scented was one declaring in favor of a
tariff adjusted with least weight upon
the laboring class. and to foster and
encourage the industry of the nation
The rules We're suspended. and Shelby
Nj. Cullom, of Illinois. in the name of
liberty. loyalty, justice, and law NOM
mated Ulysses S. Grant to he his own
successor as President of the United
States. The roll was called and every
one of the 752 votes was cast for Grant.
The greatest excitement prevailed and
Lucius 3. Church sang ''The Red
White, and Blue" as he sang it in 1860
before the nomination of Lincoln. The
audience and band took part in the
chorus. He then sang 'Marching
Through Georgia. in which the crowd
still standing, waving their hats and
handkerchiefs, joined with redoubled
fervor
Henry Wilson. of Massachusetts was
nominted for Vice-President on the
first ballot, receiving 39O% votes. to
30Sh for Schuyler Colfax. &c for Hor-
ace Maynard, and 16 for Edmund J.
Davis.
The platform Endorsed the admins
tration of General Grant; pronounced
in favor of cordially sustaining the
amendments to the National constitu-
ton; declared in favor of the complete
liberty and exact equality in the en-
ioyment of all civil and political and
public rights of all citizens: declared
against any discrimination for reason
of race, creed, color or previous con-
dition of servitude; declared in favor
of civil service; against the further
grants OF public lands to corporations;
in favor of tariff to promte the in
dnstries, prosperity and growth of
the whole country; recognized pen
sions to the soldiers and sailors as a
sacred debt of the Nation, and declared
that the admission of women to wider
fields of usefulness was viewed with
satisfaction, and the honest demand
of any class of citizens for additional
rights should be treated with respect
full consideration; reported in favor of
measures to encourage and restore
American commerce and shipping, and
approved the action of Congress in ex-
tending amnesty to those lately in re-
bellion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-14

The first National Republican con-
vent;on to nominate candidates for
President and yice-President met in
Philadelphia June II, 1856. Edward
T.. Morgan called the convention TO or
der. and nominated Robert Emmett,
OF New York, for chairman. On per-
naanent organization Henry S. Lane,
OF Indiana, was made president, and
David u ilrnot chairman of the commit
tee OF resolutions. On an informal
ballot for candidate for President John
G. Fremont received $50 votes, and
John Mclean, of Ohio 1876 votes. On
the flst formal ballot Fremont receiv-
ed Tie full vote of the convention, eN-
cept snty-three votes from Pennsyl-
yania, aud fourteen from Ohio for Nc
Lean. ere from Pennsylvania for Sew
ard. ;id forty-five from Virginia not
east FOR any candidate. No nominal
inc s. eeches were made.
ca the 18th of June the convention
balloted for a candidate for Nice-Ires-
ident. On the informal ballot William
l.. Dayton. of New York received $50
votes; ABRAHAM Lincoln, of Illinois,
10, David Wilmot. of Pennsylvania,
AZ; Charles Sumner, 80; n. z. Banks,
As; Henry Wilson, 7; Jacob Collamer,
Is. On the first formal ballot the
votes of Lincoln, Wilmot, Sumner, and
Banks were transferred to Dayton, and
he was nominated
The platform adopted June II declar-
ed that Congress had sovereign power
over the territories. and that it was
its right and duty to prohibit in the
territories those twin relics of bar
barisn1, polygamy and slavery; de-
MED the authority of Congress or any
Territorial Legislature to give legal
existence to slavery in any territory;
declared that Kansas should be admit
ted smmeSiately to the Union: pro-
nourced in favor of a railroad to the
Pacific ocean; in favor of appropria-
tions for the improvement of rivers and
harbors, and against legislation inn
pairing the security OF the constltu-
tional guarantees of liberty OF con-
science and equality of rights.
New York was represented IN the
convention by six delegates-at-large
and three delegates from each of the
thirty-three Congressional districts;
in all. 1O5. Illinois had six delegates
at-Iarge (among them George Schnei-
der. of Chicago), and twenty-seven dis
trict delegates (among them Abraham
Lincoln and Owen Lovejoy). Among
the delegates from Maine was James U.
Blaine.