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VOL, V, A GOOD DffS f ORE Democratic Convention for the Fourth Congressional District. AMES NOMINATED FOR CONGESS. Tta Result Reached With Great Unanimity and Enthusiasm. SPLENDID PLATFORM ADOPTED. interesting debates Over the Temper ance and Sawdust Questions. "the Democratic convention called for the purpose of nominating a candidate to repre stnt the fourth congressional district of Min nesota ia congress, met at the Academy of music in Minaenpolis yesterday at noon. The convention was called to order by the ! chairman, Hon. Win. Lee, of Ramsey county, who read the call, and stated that they had as sembled to nominate a candidate that would be elected. [Applause.] TEMPOBABY OBGANICATIOI.'. Hon.E. M. Wilson, of Hcnnepin county, moved that . Gen. Gco. L , Backer, of Ramsey county, .be the • tem parsry president of the convention, which motion was carried, and Gen. Bicker's appearance on the platform was greeted with loud applause. Gen. Becker than the convention for the unexpected honor conferred upon him. lie recognized among the faces before him many who had borne the brunt of many a hard fought fight and suffered many a defeat. Yet they were undismayed, and ready for another battle. [Applause.] This time let us organ ize for victory. [Applause Judge E. H. Wood, of Ramsey count/, and 8. M. Foot, of Hennepin county, were elected (secretaries. • i< Judge Flandrau, of Ramsey, moved that a committee of three be appointed on creden tials, and the chair in conformant with the motion appointed the following gentlemen as f uch committee: •Judge Flandrau, of liinisey; E. M. Wilson, of Hcnncpin; David Cochran, of Wright. Judge Atwater moved that, in the event any i ounty was not fully represented, that any I > mocratic substitutes might take 6eats{in the convention, and the motion was sustained. Judge Flandre&u from lh<*committee on cre dentials reported forty seven delegates from Ramsey county, sixteen from Washington county, three from Pine county, fourteen from Wright county,- forty 4 wo from Hennepin county, as follows: DELEGATE.-. Hennepin County— 5. W. Johnson, John Ever hard, Beagrave Smith, Patrick Corcoran, Able JLecz. E. Elchhoro, Charles Bbelbe, Henry Oswald, Frank Beebe, Iraao Atwater, Geo. D. Perkins, Mathew Walib, P. J. £. Olementson, Alfred Backdahl, Charles Hoag, 3, H. Rolf, Malhew Bross, J. W. Laurence, Utley Hare, Solon Armstrong, John T. Lee, Henry Hauachild, A. H. Mitchell, H. 0. Morse* U. McC. Beeve, A. T. Ankeoy, Wm. Blalsdell, Daniel Waitt, J. H. Conkey, B. P. Dunning ton, A . tiranford, D. B Johnson, C. M. Foote, B. F. Nel son, Peter Bwanson, E. M. Wilson, W . W. MoNalr, Robert 8 . Kelley, J R. Freer, R. W. Barto, Joseph Holscher, A. A Page. * Ramsey County— H. W. Corey, T. C Swansea, John W. Willis, Win. Delaney. Joseph Ellis, A. S. Hall, E.iW. Ba.-.llle, M. Koch, O. O. Cnllen, John Ahem, Oeo. Mitscb, Jr., C E. Flandrau, R. W. "ohngon, Ansel Oppenneim, Ohaunoey W. Giiggs, -fames Smith, Jr., J :* J. Egan, 8. V Hanft, J. O. McCarthy, Joseph Mlnea, E. H. Wood, Paul Martin, Ham Bearing, William Net tleton, D. A J. Baker, David Burke, J. F. Molntosh, W. L. Kelly, R. W. Bel), George L Becker, C. H. Llenau, William Lee, George Alien, 0. 8. rant, F. O Burgess, William Barrett, J. W. McClung, George W. Walsh, R. C Glenn, Samuel Peitscb, A. D. PettengUl, Lee Heir, W. H. Shelter, Jobs Patterson, F. J. Mead. Wright— David Cochran, - Charles Buckman, ■ J W. Mounts, W. W. Braise, H. Tanner, J. R. Ames, H. O. Bu'l, John Geialer, T. G. Me tley. Charles Effel, John Nugent, John O. Gorman, a. A. auck doldt, Wm. Tubbß. ' ' . " Pine— B. G. Robinson, Frank Morgan, A. G. Perkins... ,: : . - • Washington— J. N. Castle. George Brown ,M. Gil !e3ple, A. U. Eiston, J. C. Nethaway, 8 Mathews, W. G. Bronson, M. Marry, J. C, Moulton, Jabez Ward. William Fowler, James Shearer. Kanabac ' county not being represented, Judge Atwater moved that the old Democrat ic war-horse, Judge C. E. Flandrau, be au thorized to cast the vote of that county. The motion was carried. " . . The report of the committee 02 credentials was adopted. • r " FERMAUENI ORGANISATION. 1 *T". Upon the motion of Judge Beagrave' Smith Iho temporary organization wai made the permanent organization. . 1 COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS. The chair, upon vote, appointed the follow ing committee of . seven 'on resolutions: Hon. John W. Wil lis, Rim6ey; Isaac Atwater, Hennepiu, Sea grave Smith, Hennepu; W. W. Brazce, Wright; George Brown, Washington; C. E. Flandrau, Ramsey; Eugene M. WHeod, Hen nepin. -; ■ . • " . David B. Johnson, of Henucpin county, moved that all resolutions introduced to the convention be first referred to the committee on resolution? . " . -• \\ AN AGITATION CO2ISIU.NICATIUN. . B. F. Nelson arose and stated that he held in h I hand a communication intended to be pre sented to the convention. A motion was made by John W. Willis, of Ramsey county, that the resolution be re ceived, and referred- to the committee for action. , . .;.; Mr. William Lee moved that the communi cation be referred to the committee on resolu tions unopened, to be left to its discretion whether to be presented or not. • • KO AVOLOGT. Mr. Nehon stated that the communication in question was from the prohibition agita tion committee, . but of what purport he knew . . not,. nor did he wish nor attempt fi to make any Biology for its presentation. ' After an in formal discussion the motion for a reference to the committee on resolutions was adopted. At this juncture, the convention aojoured until two o'clock, pending the report .of the c tnittee on resolutions, which . committee at once went int > session in Judge Atwater'6 office. • ■ AFTERNOON 3E3810N.- The afternoon session assembled at 2:30 and « is called to order by the chairman. Judge Flandrau, from the committee on credentials reported the following delegation from Anoka county. W. Himmons, J. c Frost, Geo W. Merrill, A W. Fridley, W. C. iiuidolf, Justis Seeley. . ;r : -~?~i. ♦ THE rLATiOHM. P\V. Wills?, chairmm of the committee on lutioub, submitted the following report: BHCLrnoise 1 he Democracy of the' Fourth congressional dis m .t of (he state of Minnesota in convention assem < ied,declare their tideHTjtc the traditional principle* of the Democratic party and 1c the system of admin istration which prevailed In the . early days of our federal republic;- we reiterate and affirm the declar ation of Democratic principles set forth in the plat form of our last national c juv>.utiou ; we further de clare that a just loli'y of government forbids legis lation which » designed to favor special or sectional iutt-rc st-«,and that any sjetem which impoverishes i>ne section or class of citizens to enrich or fiuDsldlze another U radicaly and indefensibly oppressive, odious and udJuU We, theicfore, denounce the present protective tariff imposed, sustained and de fended by the Republican pirty and demand that all taxation shall be reduced to the lowest limit- which will suffice for the proper support of the federal gov ernment and that all custom duties Khali t><» levied for purposes of revenue only- We denounce the !»«t congress for its culpable neg lect to grant to the people of the Talco any relief frcm tbe oppressive burden of war taxet>, since tbe unprecedented prosperity of the country and an im mense surplus revenue, not only Mstif y, but demand a great reduction of tax&tion, and t uch redncMon may- be made without any dtmsgs to the best iutor est of tbe government. We extdod to the pecpia of Ireland who have ion,? suffered an oppressive aul uojust system of lane' tenure and tenancy, our most hearty sympathy, and bid them good speed In tfeeir efforts to raadjust the present system of land tenure, so far as tbat end can be attained without violating the right of prop erty or personal liberty. Haricg received a napeotfal communication from a committee of clUaens, calling themselves the con stitutional amendment agitation committee, and de siring that no misacderstandiog shall exist as to our position upon tbe matters presented in that com munication, Btsolttd, That if any port! m of the people of this state, or of the United State", desire to Bubal* to the people of the state, or of th > Union at large, the question of prohibiting the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquors, we recogniid their right so to do but we pledge t> the Democratic party to oppose any sumptuary legislation of any kind whatever, and we dexiiand for the citizen the largest measure of petson.il liberty c insistent \rith the prsser ration of social order and security. 4.N AMENt>MBIT ! t. W. Mct'lung offeied the following amendment to the resolutions. Eeeolici, That this convention is in favor of im proving the Mississippi ilver to the end that a re duction of freight charges be secured, etc. The resolution further called for special legislation which should prohibit throwing refuse and taw dust in the river to sink at 6ome point below St. Faul and create bars ta navigation, etc. Mr. v MctJ!ung urged the adoption of his res olution in a short address. He was aware that there was a difference of opinion respect ing the proper mode of effecting the end aimed at but th' re was no difference of opinion as to the advisability or necf ssity of the measure. He did not bslievc that even the people of the city of Minneapolis a 6 a whole would favor the obstruction of the river by 6awJust. It is well known that the improverrent of ths naviga tion would be a great benefi'. to the manufac turing and mercantile interests of the city of Minneapolis. V. would be a saving of ?t,C(X',(OO. Then why fhauld thi« Demo cratic convention be loth to take tbe required step, even if it be against fome little local feeling ia Minneapolis? The speaker ex plained that he came into ths convention as the substitute of Gen. H. H. Sibley. General Biblty had told him noon r* questing him to fill his vacancy, tbat he, (Mr. Siblej i should iutroduce this' very reso lution. 1 1 is a question whku has been hi fore congress, a, question upon which all our representatives have a record. It is one of the most prolific sources of obstructing the river. "You must staiii up to the rack and declare yourselves for or agaiost this measure, It can't be avoided." Such is the feeling tven among the Republicans of Bt. Paul, that bhould this convention iguore the measure a third party would take up the mat ter. Mr. Ank?nuy, of Hennepin Btaled that in the eailu r part of the convention it had been voted to refer all resolutions to the committee on resolutions lo be by them first considered, and he therefore wished co state tbat he con bidered Mr. McCiung'6 ameßdmentJwholly out of order. OriJSEK TO THE AMENDMEM. Judge Flandrau took the| floor an d explain ed that he came into the convention foi the ezpr&6B parpen of selecting ■ candidate for congiessnido, a man who would antagonize the Republican candidate and eecurc enough votes to elect him. He did not think it good policy to hacdhip the candidate. Nothing had been hidden by the committee on resolutions. Any man who takes the position tbat the Missis sippi river is not of ast importance! makes an egregious mistake. Am man vh'.i will rise up and ca y that the preser vation of the Mississippi river was not of national importance is alike mistaken. The committee had taken this fully into considera tion, but the committee had conclud ed that they should en true* the question lo the Democratic candi aidate which we 6hail select. The speaker insisted that th i fact of putting anything into the river which shall obstruct it is a, great outrage and must be abated. This district has always been represented by a . Re publican, and those Republicans have never had tbe courage to introduce a measure in congress which should abate tbe sawdust nuisance. We know that the sawdust thrown into the river by the mill men siuk6 to the bottom of the river at Pig's Eye and creatss bars." He was in favor of entrusting the question to the integrity of the candidate nominated by the convention . LAID 0?r THE TABLE. . Judge Atwater followed in a short argu ment. , He urged that the resolution in ques tion should have been presented to the com mittee on resolutions. "The gentleman who presents this resolution, ".in;; ; the v . face of the '■■' vote taken " by * the convention that all resolutions must be referred to the committee on resolutions, or not entertained, says ,he didn't choose to." The speaker thought it was discourteous, alike to the con vention and to the committee, that it was not properly and regularly submitted. He op- Dosed discussing the question by the conven tion, and in order to save time, moved that the resolution be laid upon the table. The motion was tarried. ' . .; t ; J IKUHIBITIO'AL- AMENDMENT. \ Mr. C. H. Lineau opposed the cubmitticg of any wrong to the people, and he considered tbo prohibition movement as wrong Mr. Willie gave his reason for draltfng the resolution. ,- , ' ; Mr. Wilson,' as a Democrat, slated that he was opposed to prohibition. He was a temperate man, but ho . thought the convention should not act with cowardice, but should stand by the doctrine expressed in the resolution. As a Democrat be believed i > the rights of the people to petition. He belie\ ed in every one's right to their opinions. He was willing to meet the movement with argument. That's good Democratic doctrine. The Democratic party is not a prohibiting party nor is it a liquor dealers' party. It belfeves in the free dom of all American citizens. As Democrats we must not be cowards. He had too much confidence in the -representative choice of the party to which he beloneed to doubt them in the premises. He would oppose smothering the resolution or the question. ANOTHER AMENDMENT. Mr. Lineau moved to amend the resolution by striking out the clause relative to prohibi tion. He stated iv explanation that the Re publicans had taken no position relative to this petition which had also been submitted to them at their convention held in St. Paul, and he feared that unless the Democrats of the present conventiou either ignored the petition or passed positive resolutions denying thtir right to petition the body, the people whom he represented would vote or* 7 Waehburn . Mr Barrett did pot wish to see the clause erased. He wae in favor of listening to the petition of the people.' Ii is the right of the petitioners that it should - be en tertained If Mr. Sitterlee comes into this convention and askes to have the question submitted, he. said he had a right to do so, and the speaker would insist that his rights be recognized. ; Judge! Flindrau, from the committee ou resolution?, . explained that the conven tion did not commit itself by passing the \ resolution. lie did not think the majority ha! a right to deprive the minority of their free rights and privi leges, If ha speaker were la the legislature he should oppose: the passage of any II which should submit a -lueslion to the jveople, giving the majority power to depiive ib«e mi nority of any privilege or right. . ■':'-'■„■ : John T. Lee wanted to be ; consistent. • The other parts of tbe platform- grants tbe people the broadest liberties. He believed the temper ance people had the right of petitioning the leg islature and that .tne legislature should take heed of the petition, and therefore moVed that the motion be laid upon the table. •' Mr. ; Wilson had too much faith in i the German citizens to apprehend that they, could so far misunderstand the convention as to vote for Mr. .Washbum, because the conven tion had not cowardly ignored the matter. Dailu A Tote being taken the motion was laid up on the table. • ":: • . David B. , Johnson moved ■ that the whole resolution relative to submitting the prohib itory question to the people, be stricken out, but was lost. ' • ' ''■ i ; The resolutions as a whole were unani mously adopted. . ......... ... . - ; -","., . " J)B. JUISS THE CHOICE. _■ ;-. ; , . "Mi. Barrett coming to the point, addressed he convention:. .; " • r ; - < ■ ■■' He said he bad been requested by tbe delegation from Bamsey county that he tender their thanks for their support of Gen. H. H. Blbley. - He believed tee I democrats had » number of standard bearers who conld carry it on to victory. He then paid a high tribute to the Hon. W. W. MoNair, I who > bad once been elected, and whom be would hive been proud to have seen as the candidate, but he had , been in formed, that Heonepin county had: selected a man who had bravely met the most Infamous charges at home, and who had been carried on ' to victory tri umphantly, and in conformity with the wishes ! and expressed desire of the Democracy of Bamsey county, be desired to present the name of Dr. A. A. Ames of Hennepin county, as their choice for , rep retentive in congress from ■- the Fourth cengreE slenal district, - [Lend and prolonged spplan; o . ] - '';W;v ; = "•- ■"/-•.eEcojJiiEb]^'."- ;,:'^**: I Quiet being lestored Hon. E. M, Wilson of Hennepin aioK and seconded the nomination in nearly the following words: . . ■ ■ , ■_ Mr . Chairman, it Is with much pleasure that I second the generous nomination from' Kaasey county. Dr. Ames Is our mayor. Last spring when it was believed that the Republican party in Minne apolis was omnipotent, he took the Democratic ban ner - ■ and £- • bore ■** ■it '■-. to - i victory I • against on* ..of. .the best . Republican '---citizens of our city by 1,700 xn*j»lty. This is the answer to how he stands In Hennepin county. "-■' Hi* strength is not with those who are extravagantly rich, but with the honest working masses of I the community, who have no schames but tbe public good, and who vote honestly, according to their . conscientious belief. Best assured that if elected he will ever be on the aide of honesty and reform While standing upon the broad pinaclesof -Democratic profession and earnestly favoring the leffenonian principles of popular trust and popular honesty be will meet the local issues of our section in & spirit commensurate with the demands of popular interest. Whatever may be the general issues of this campaign, there is one of great Importance . It is whether a poor man can be elected to congress against a rich one. It is whether a millionaire can buy his way to congress against the unbiased HI of the voters. . ■ If the convention should see fit to nominate Dr. Ames we of Hennepin will show you a vote for him of which you will be proud and of which you will be gratified. (Prolocsed applause.) : .■•...• BY . ACCLAMATION. : Judge Isaac Atwater moved that in recogni tion of the fact that the nomination made by Mr. Barrett and seconded- by Mr. Wilson had been a particularly happy one, that Dr. A. A. Ames, who seems to enjoy the hearty and un divided preference of the convention , be de clared the nominee of the Democratic party of the Fourth congressional district by ac clamation. . . - '■ The proposition was greeted with applause and enthusiasm. - HON. W. V. Jt'NAIU'S ENDORSEMENT. Hon. W. W. McNair took pleasure, and pride in seconding Judge At water "a motion. He esteemed Dr. Ames as' a representative Democrat of the district; a man with broad ideas; a man generous and true — to his party and true alike to his constituency; a man against whom no claim of dishonesty can lor a moment be raided; a man whom we have known from boyhood to the present day; a man .'whom we can elect; and a man who in ability, in strength and ripeness of mind is admirably adapted to the require ments of the offlee to which we have to- Jay •elected him. The speaker - believed that Dr. Ames could poll the - full Democratic vote of the county, and more. He believed the can didate could draw from the laboring classes, a true friend of .whom he has. always been. The ; speaker then called j eloquently upon every Democrat to not only endorse the action of the convention, but do their utmost to secure h.s tlection,and then,not till then let any Democrat have the temerity to say that Dr. A. A. Ames cannot be elected. He closed his address amid enthusiastic applause. Judge Seagrave Smith moved that a com mittee of three be appointed to await upon the choice of the convention, notify him of the action, and introduce him to the conven tion. Judge Smith, E M. Wilson and Mr. Bir rett were selected as such committee. The chair was j instructed to appoint the usual congressional committee. > While the committee were out, Gen. R. W. Johnson, of Ramsey, made a stirring appeal io the Democrats of Hennepin and oiht-r coun ties In the district, to rally to the support of their candidate and not leave him to fight the battle alone. Gen. Johnson's remarks were eloquent and timely, and were loudly applauded. ■ '- . . -. ; :■■,, : j Mr. Willis in response to calls next address-: ed the convention. ..:.... \,' He believed that Dr. Ames could be elected. ' He believed that the election of Dr. Ames was essential to the perpetuation of . our institu- . tions. Dr. Ames is a man whom the speaker admired. !He possessed all the noble qualities of true manhood, an admirable gentleman and a true and staunch friend of the people and a Democrat whose integrity no man bad a reason to doubt. The speaker referred in no mild terms to the attack made upon the choice of the j convention I through the columns of the public press, which lie des ignated as the cost vile, oflensiye and vitu perative mass of abusive words hurled at a gentleman which had ever come within bis experience. Dr. Ames tore the mask from him, a man who endeavors to hide his «multi. tude of sins beneath the cloak of morality. Dr. Ames rent the cloak asunder, and the wretch btood before the people a disgusting sight. . ■ • Mr. Willis wished to stale that he con fidently believed the election of Dr. A. A. Ames not only a possible, but a highly proba ble result of the campaign just dawning. He called upon every Democrat to come forward and perform his individual duty in every par ticular and he would trust the results. As the speaker closed the committee which had been selected to apprise tin choice of the convention of the nomination made, appeared in company with ' - ; - dr. i. a. ame;-, who was introduced to th? con\«:ntioß by Hon. Geo. L Becker. Dr. Ames then spoke briefly as loliow.- My friends and Gentlemen of the Convention : I have just been waited upon and notified by your committee of the honor— and I assure you I esteem it a great honor— which you have conferred upon me I shall make no formal address at this time. Permit me to simply say tbat if lam elected to th office to which you have seen fit to nominate wee you witl find me as in tbe office of mayor. Ho man can charge me with an aot of dishonesty or fraud, but, gentlemen, I pledge you, you will ever find me ealouE in the endeavor to dislodge those who are guilty cf such acts. Again, let me return to you my thanks. The » onvention then adjourned. GARLANDS GUILT Km Doubt That He Killed His Mao, Bat the Jury Ac i tilt- Him Lcnesbubg, Va., Aug. 24.— Capt. Phillip McKinny made the closing argumeLt for the defense in the Garland murder trial. In the course of the address he said there was no evi dence that Addeson was engaged to Miss Hatchett, and added if he wae, what a heart less creature she must be to slink away from the state to North tirolina when the man who Bhot her lover was m trial. She" did not appear in court to testify against him. Judge liinton followed for the prosecution. Upon reassembling the court the judge con cluded his argument, and about 5 o'clock the case was given to the jury who retired to their rooms. After an absence of fifteen minute - they returned with a verdict of "not guilty." 1 As soon as the verdict was announced the crowd left the court room cheering, while the prisoner was warmly congratulated by friends. Daring the absence of the jury the prisoner amused himself whittling a stick, with his father occupying a seat near to him. In the cases of the commonwealth vs. W. W. Boswell and John A. Roach, charged as accessories to the murder of Addison, the commoawealth's attorney entered a nolle prosequi, and the accused were discharged. The father of the prisoner says the ocl r thing he blames his son for, is because he did not go to Addison with a shot gun loaded with buckshot and demand a retraction for his insulting language, aad if not retracted, or him (prisoner) to hare shot the deceased. ST, PAUL, FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 25, 1882. THE PARTY PROHIBITORY. Tbe Convention in Chicago and Its Doings —A Platform Favoring the Abolition of Whisky, '[Female Suffrage and Other Radical Measures— Gibson in the Maine Campaign-A Brace of Deadlocked Oon. mentions -Geminations and Other Politi cal Mat'.etj? the Session cf the Teetotalers Chicago, Aug. 24.— The National Prohibi tion convention reassembled this morning at 9 o'clock. Additional states were represented and added to the rolls. A telegram of greeting was received from the Knights of Temperance in Atlanta. X ports were received of the condi tion of temperance in the states and territor ies. The platform was then lead which, with amendments, was adopted subsequently. It is as follows, the plankb having been dis cussed and amended separately. All questions not of national character be long to the party within the several states and territories to define its views and policy and action respecting them . not inconsistent with this national platform. We declare iv favor of the following national principles and measures to be incoi porated in the national constitution and enforced by the congress and government; First— The prohibition as public crimes of the importation, exportation, manufacture, sale and supply and taxation of all alcoholic beverages. Second— The prohibition of all tax, license regulation or legal sanction in any form of them or any other public crimps. Third— Ciyil and political equality and the enfranchisement of women. This co fa»as it concerns the 6tites severally Is remitted to the party in other states. Fourth — Abolition of polygamy. Fifth— Abolition of executive, judicial and legislative patronage, the selection of officers by the people so far as practicable and civil service reform in either appointments. Bixth— Abolition of 6inecute3 and uan?c ebsary offices. Seventh— The universal and enforced educa tion of the youth of the nation, including in struction in regard to the effects of alcohol upon the human system with ample provis ions for the support of an adequate aud effi dent system of free public schools iv all tbe t tatts and territories. Eighth— The pnservation of public lands for homes of the people and their, division ia limited portions to actual settlers. Ninth— The abolition of all monopolies, class legislation and special privileges from the government injurious to tue equal rights of citizens. . . ;, . • . . Tenth— control of railroads and other corporations to prevent abuses of power and protect the interests of labor and commerce.. Additional resolution)} will be reported this afternoon. , The singing of the doxology greeted the reading of the platform. At 12.40 p. m. the convention adjourned to 2 p. m. - The convention reassembled at 2 o'clock. A number of resolutions were referred to the committee on resolutions. A resolution by a colored delegate offered at the morning : ses sion against proscription on account of color and demanding "full and exact civil and polit ical equality for all conditions of men," was adopted a 6 the third of the platform. The committee on temperance work among the f reedmen of the jutb, reported that sue-" cess depended largely on tt.e colored vote, that to . secure this - vote . education should be encouraged, that temperance litera ture should be distributed, and - speakers sent among them; that the people of the various states call on their iepresentatives in congress' to appropriate . money to educate freedmen; that in schools already established the effect of alcohol on the human system should : be taught. The report was adopted. - The following national committee was ap pointed: Kajsas, Lorer^ Westover, Mrs. Kate Whiting; Kentucky, Dr. Jutkins,C<ipt. Cheves; Maine, N;F. Woodbury, W. T. Curtis. Mary land, Wm. Gilbert, Mr. Dunn; Massachusetts, Dr. A. A. May, Chas. A. HoveT; Michigan, Rev. John Ruf sell. Prof. J. K. McKiever; Minnesota, W. W. Satterlee, Phil D.xon: Mississippi, Judge Watson, Rev. P. Williams; Missouri, M, W. Watson, Rev. J. Plumb; New Hampshire, Rev. O. H. Jasper, Hon. Asa KimbalJ ; New Jet sty, - Edgar Hunt; . W. W. H. H. Barbrain; New York, J. O. Hazel ton, O.J. Btrselt; North Carolina, Rev. G. T. Hewett, Mrs. Mary Woodbridge, Pennsyl vania; Dr. A. C. Pettitt, J. K. Pierce; Tenn e6bee, Eaierson Eldrldge, W. A. Sinclair; Wisconsin, B. T. Hastings, J. A. Button. On motion, Miss Frances D. Willard and Miss Sally Chapin were made , members of the committee at large* When lowa was called its delegation withdrew from tbe convention stating that under its instruction lit could not -sanction the formation . of a third party. Its work was within the present party ■ lines. _ The j plan of work was referred to the na tioßal committee with instructions to formu late it as soon as possible: ; I After borne further talk and the passage of a resolution of thanks to tbe presiding officer and otherr. a^jourmd. In the evening a talking meeting was held, at which Mrs. Mary Lathrop, Mich., Mrs. J. Ella Foster, lowa, Martha Thompson, Obio, and George Biin, Kentucky, were among the speakers. . ■ -. ■ • nominations. Galvsston, Aug. 24.— The Democrats in the Third district nominated A. 11. Jones for congress. '. CiKCi:r;,ATi, Aug. 24.— The Democrats of the Sixteenth district nominated Hon. Beriah Wilkins for congress at Coshoctoc, last mid night, on the 4S2d ballot. Finlat, Ohio, Aug. 24.— The Republicans of the Fifth Ohio district nominated L. B. Harris, of upper C it Jusky, for congress. . Dcs Moines, lowa, Aug. 24.— 1n the Repub lican convention of the Sixth district of Ottumwa.HoD. M. E. Cutt3 was renominated for congress. . • . ■■"■■ '■'■■ ' ■ Newabk, 0., Aug. : 24.— -The Democratic congressional : convention, at Coshocton, 0.. last night, nominated Hon. Beriah Wilkins, of Ulrichsvillc, on the 482 nd ballot. Warkkn, 0., Aug. 24.— The Republican convention of the Nineteenth district renoml nated Judge Ezra B. Taylor, of Warren, for congiees, by acclamation. Wheeling, W. Vs., Aug. -The repub licans ef the Second district, in convention at Fairmount this afternoon, nominated John W. Mason, of Graf ton, for congress. Mason is a member of the state Republican national executive committee. Tiro Democratic nomi nees, .Lucas and i Hoge, present members, are in the field. • The Democrats of this, the First district, in convention at Fai recount , nomi nated J. H. Good, of this city, successor to BsnWileon, on the first ballot. : . I East Saginaw, Mich., Aug. ; 24.— At the Eighth district - Rrpublican convention, held here to-day, Hon. Roswell G. Horr was re nominated by acclamation for a third term-. Waterloo, 10., Aug. 24.— The Democrats of this district to-day nosainated J. M. Griffith, of Dubuque, for congress. S The nominee is in Europe. " : : .i V: . :.- -: Ltnchbueg, Pa , Aug. 24.— The coalition convention at Kockymont nominated Winfield Scott for the Fifth district Part of the dele gates declared for Wm. E. Sims, independent. I Magnolia, Miss., ' Aug. 24.— The Demo crats of the Sixth district nominated H. S. Vaneaton for congress. - - - ! Losgvi*w,T( v, Aug. 24- All the candi dates were withdrawn Jones, and he was made the Democratic ' r-> i vet for con grcM for.theJSecotd district • y acclamation; 1 i*'.;!-'*- Tu-3 It •' ' •» 'Cvtcintiifit. / ■, I Aubtls, "Aug. 24 —The ablkau state convention did noihir y. during the day but make speeches. eonvenlu n -this even ing aessmb'ed to ■. t the report of the"com mittee on credentials.^ Nothing will be done before to-morrow. ; , ' ; • ! The Democratic congressional convention met at Austin, organized, and adjourned until v to-morrow; Hon. John Hancock has no op position, and will undoubtedly be nominated to-morrow. Upeon's friends did not get into the contention to day, but may to-morrow. AtsMF, Tex., Aug. 24.— Democratic (Elite, convention for the Tenth congressional dis trict was thrown into confu3ion by the re fusal of the delegates pledged to support Hon. Upßon to enter the convention on the ground that Hon, J. Haucock, the opposing candi date, had not acted in good faith. It is charged that Hancock gave Upson the assurance that he would not be a candidate. Judge Hancock's friends deny the charge: Efforts of recoocilation have been made with only the effect of widening the breach. Judge Hancock's following will probably nominate him by acclamation with the probable effect of electing Divls, the resigned candidate. Divided Delegates. Bt. Locxs, Aug. 24— The Democrats of the Fourteenth district of this state after a two days' session are in a dead-lock, with no pros pect of getting out for some time. Eighty five ballots have been taken so far. A similar condition of affairs exists in the Second district, where five candidates are before the convention, and 107 ballots have been taken without result The Greenbackers of the Eleventh district have adjourned for two weeks, they not being able to agree upon a candidate. Gibson to Help Save Jlaine Tiffin, 0 , Ang. $4.— Gen. Wm. H.Gibson, the orator, leaves to night for Maine. He will meet ez-Becretary Blame at Portland, and on Monday nest, at Biddeford, they will together formally open the campaign in Maine. Gen. Gibson and Mr. Blame are each to deliver twelve speeches at as many important points throughout the state. After which the former, and perhaps Mr. Blame, wiJi return to enter the Ohio campaign. Gov. Foster will speak at Potland and other cities in Maine during th; last week of the campaign. *LL AROI7KD THE ULOBB, J. L. Browne has been appointed postmaster at Wanego, Eae. After October Ist th 9 East Saginaw, Mich., postofice will be a free delivery office. Yesterday was the hottest day of the season in Chicago. Good wtather for corn, which is improving rapidly. The Kansas Greenbackers yesterday nomi nated for governor Ex-Gov. Chas. Robinson, the first governor of Kansas. The supreme court of California has de cided that the election of city officers must bs held this year at the same time as the general state election. Theresas cattle fever bus made its appear ance in the vicinity of Auburn, N. Y. Twenty five domestic cattle havj died and a large number are sick. Michigan millers complain of the bad qual ity of new wheat which has been more injured by wet weather in tfce southern section than the farmers acknowledge. The first bale or cotton received at Louis ville this season was sold at the board of trade yesterday for SO cents a pound, middlings. It came from West TJmpka, Ala. At Bangor, Me., yesterday, the juiy in the caee of Mary Glinn k on trial for the murder of her daughter's illegitimate child, gave a ver dict of murder in the first degree. James B. Shirk, mail agent on the Vandalia line, fell out of the door of a postal car while the tram was running rapidly and was killed, near Indianapolis, lud., yesterday. The man Smith, who attempted on Monday to outrage a white lady in the vicinity of Little Rock, was Yesterday killed by a' dis guised party, -who shot him to death.' Over one hundred women are on trial at Gross Becskerck, Hungary, charged with poisoning their husbands. The guilt of thirty-five of the women has been proven. Gen. Sherman stated during his last visit to St. Louis that it is his intention to leave the army bsfor6 the liw retiring him goes into effect and that he will return to St. Lotus to live. The roof of the Erdway elevator in Buffalo was yesterday blown off by an explosion. Cause unknown. The building burned to the ground. Three men were burned. The loss is $350,000. Wm. Sexton, the billardist oi New York ciiy, sues the Bleecker Street Railway com pany for $5,000 for injuries sustained when ejecting him from a car for refusing to pay his fare a second lime. g J. B. Kelsey, a private bauker at "Versailles, Mo., was arrested at Tipton, Mo., yesterday, charged with misappropriating funds deposit ed in iiis bank, which closed its doors Wed nesday. Liabilities of bank $.40,009. Wm. Bates, of Bellaire, Ohio, when walking on the Baltimore & Ohio track near Franklin station, W. Va,, yesterday afternoon was 6truck by a train and run over, receiving in juries. He died at 7 o'clock this evening. A. Goodrich, employed by the Cunard com pany, was severely beaten by the striking longshore men Wednesday night in Boston. Three loads of Italians arrived yesterday morning. The strikers offered no violence. At Fater&on, N. J., yesterday, the oroner's iury found James Kennedy guilty of man slaughter for neglecting his children while sick with the small-pox. He locked them in the garret and did not provide medical attend ance. Maj.Chas. H. Cole, of Dallas, Id., died suddenly at Austin Wednesday night. He has been identified with Texas railroads, immi gration, land and other enterprises since the war and was wr.ll known throughout the country. Alex. Julian, brother of Hon. Iri Julian, committed suicide on the fair grounds at Louisville, Ky , yesterday, by shooting him self through the brain. He was a candidate for sheriff in the late ".lection and his defeat is believed to be the cause. Rev. Lsander Strebcr, better known at "Father Leander, 1 ' in charge of Bt. Marion Roman Catholic church, and an old citizen of Louisville, died at his home yesteidaj. He was born in Bavaria and came to this country in 1644, and to Louisville in 184$. Judge W. D. Kelley, of Pennsylvania, ad dressed a large audience in the eastern bail of th'j exposition building, Denver, Col., Wed nesday night, on the growth of Colorado for the last ten year?, and the reduction of the internal revenue tax. It was a masterly ef fort. An exciting horse thief hunt is progressing in Van Bureti county, Ark. Two thieves were killed on ths22d, and one has been sent to tbo penitentiary for sixteen yeare. The thieves arc a band of desperate characters and it is anticipa*ed tbat there will bo trouble in their capture. C. B. Hawley, L. V. Grimes and Cicero Grimes, the Arizona murderers, last night made a full confession of the manner in which they murdered Hall and Vail. Later Hawley ana L. V. Grime 6 were quietly and expeditious ly lynched. Cicero Grimes was taken to a place of saft ty. A new railroad company has been organized with Nor vin Green at the head, called the "Great American and European Short Rail road company." Its object is to shorten the trip to Europe by conveying passengers by rail to the eastern coast of Newfoundland and thence shipping them to the west roast of Ireland. Three or four days will thus be saved. Some excitement has been caused in the jewelry trade in St. John, N. 8., by customs officers visiting four establishments and seizing large quantities -of American jewelry. It is claimed that only a small portion of im poi ted jewelry paid the duty. The goods arc smuggled into the upper provinces, it is said, and tken sent to St. Joha with regular in voices. At a fair in Cyihinana, Ky. , yesterday Jack McCarthy and Dick Murphy attacked E. S. Far roll. Murphy shot at Fa? roll and missed him, but hit Miss Mattie Kennedy in the head. Tbe wound waa slight because the ball was spent. City Marshal Jack West, assisted by Private Policeman C. Fowler, arrested Mc- Carthy and Murphy. While on the way to jail J?m<is pfcean?*, a friend of the prisoners, tried lo pu:h Policeman Fowler under a passing railway train, whereupon City Marshal West shot Reams twice, killing him. He then proceeded to jail with his fneoucre. SPOUTING BY MB. MEBBICK, He Point* Oat the Guilty Ones and Sug seats They be Not Allowed to Escape— A Descent Into Eloquence— A Cool Swindle in Ihe Treasury Department Exposed— General Capital News. Eloquence by Merrick. Washington,. Aug. 24.— This morning Merrick, counsel for the prosecution io the star route trial, began his address to the jury. Before this jury was sworn iv Maylast>be said when we were discussing the technical ques tions raised by defendants on the indictment interposed in the hope that their conduct might never be subject to an inquiry before a jury, I stated ia my view the prosecuting officer of ihe government was never to ask for a verdict of KuMy» unless where he be lieved criminality hid been clearly and satis factorily proved, and I further stated tbat when the evidence had been submitted to the jury, that I would assume the responsibility of discharging my obligation to the fullest extent by declaring that as to any one of the defendaits in regard to whom I believed the proof did not show guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, I should &o state to the jury, and in regard to any of the others whom the proof estab lished as guilfy, I would demand conviction. Now, in execution of that purpose thus de clared, and in the performance of that duty, as I understand it, and in the name of the gov ernment of the United States, I demand from this jury a verdict of guilty against John W. Dorsey. John R. Miner, Stephen W. Dorsey, H. M. Vaile, Montford C. Reerdtll ana Thos. J. Brady. In regard to Turner, the evidence does not leave my mind free from doubt, and while I do not believe him unstained by crim nal conduct, Ido not believe these men in troduced him to their confidence and made him familiar with the secrets of their con spiracy. For him, therefore, repentance and reflection is all that I think necessary. Mr. Merrick then argued that it was not necessary, as contended by the defense, to show that a conspiracy existed during the time embraced In the indictment. If it were proved that there had been a conspiracy before the 3Sd of May, 1879, and there was no ex planation as to when it ceased to be a con spiracy, the minds of the jury could not be satisfied that it has not continued to be a con spiracy down to that time. Tbe prosecu tion had shown that a conspiracy existed in 1877 and 1878, and the presumption natural) y arose that it was a conspiracy in 1879, a pre sumption which was made conclusive when it was shown that subsequent to 1879 the conspirators were doing acts of mutual and reciprocal benefit. The conspirators' purpose was theiving. They stole half a mil lion a year, eating like a canker in the heart of their country and the prosecution came to pluck it out in order that the tree might flourish and resist the storm. Merrick then dwelt on Stephen W. Dor6ey's connection with the conspiracy. Merrick assured the jury that from the Ist of July, 1876, the conspirators had been robbing the treasury, and with great success, and that in April, 1579, less thau one month after Dorsey had left the senate, he had come out a full fledged robber of the treasury and sat with the other conspirators at the board where the plunder was divided. Mr. Merrick then kid down his next point, that if the conspiracy was found to exist, any division of property which formed the -subject matter of the conspiracy could Dot relieve the parties from their joint liability, and if that compensation were found to exist for lawful purposes and a subsequent division of proft?B| and if it was further found that thereafter there was an interchange of efforts by the several parties, through unlaw ful means, to enhance the value of property to several parties, such illegal efforts were evidence of conspiracy. He would show the Jury that after the l6t of April, 1879, this per fectly innocent person, Btephen W. Dorsey, -who now sheltered bimeelf behind tbe BBirts of his wife, co operated with the other parties by fake affidavits to get an increase and en hancement in the value of their respective dis tributive shares. H« would show that when they divided the plunder they also divided the burglarious tools. The next legal proposition laid down was that if the jury found that Brady, in the performance of his duty as ex ecutive officer, knowingly, deliberately and purposely, allowed for any expedition a great er sum than according to the testimony before him was necessary, it was a circumstance strongly tending to establish the charge of corrupt motive on his part. Mr. Merrick also advanced tbe proposition that the filing of pa pers in the office of tbe government with the intent to deceive any government officer, was a crime under the law. Court adjourned be fore Mr. Merrick concluded his address. Piling Ossu on Pelioti . Washington, Aug. 24.— The Potf to morrow will announce, in connection with the publication of Hubb til's second political assessment circular, that a circular is being sent under the direction of Senator Mahone, to Virginia office holders who are Republicans or Kiacjueters, demanding that they instantly contribute 5 per cent, of their salary for the support of the Readjuster movement in Vir ginia. This circular differs from that of Hub bell s in that it directly names the salary which the person to whom it is addressed is receiv ing, and announces that he therefore is ex pected to contribute. This 5 per cent, is, of course, in addition to the 2 per cent, of the Hubbell circular. A A'ett Article of Peculation . Washihgton, Aug. 24.— The committee that has been investigating into the manage ments of stoic keepers of the department of the treasury building, has discovered there has been a tegular and Bjsmetic shortage in tbe amount of ice delivered to the treasury department, extending over two years. The amount of shortage is estimated at 10,000 pounds per month. The tieasury department is secured by tbe tond of agents of the Knick erbocker Ice company, and will have the en tire amount of shortage refunded and covered back into the treasury. General Capital tfewa. A MARTYBED MINT MASTEK. it is slated at the treasury department that there is not the slightest irregularity iv the accounts of the superintendent of tbe Carson City mint. The charges of misconduct in office were made against him by a discharged employe, and the superintendent requests an investigation. CLEANING THE CAI'IIOL. Since the adjournment ef congress, the sen ate chamber and hall of tbe house of repres entatives have been uncarpeted preparatory to a general cleaning up. The only new work going on about the building is the enclosing of part of the tpiee under the rotunda with a heavy brick wall. This space is to be divided into compartments in which will be stored the book belonging to the congressional library which have mildewed in boxes and which have been stored for want of air. PENSIONERS MADE HAPPY. One hundred and twenty-eight pension cer tificates were issued to-day. The C , M. & St. F. Ttlomph. Chicago, Aus- 24.— The disturbance in the Chicago & Omaha pool, caused by increased shipments of live stock from Omaha by the Milwaukee & St. Paul road, will be made, the subject of discussion and action to-morrow by the.managers of the four pool lines and the St. Paul road. The rumor that the St. Paul road had an arrangement with the Union Pa- I cific for al! its stock is denied. The St Paul road has secured three men from the Union Pacific ro&d who practically control the cattle business in Nevada and Wyoming and this, added to the dislike of stockmen to pool ar rangements it6elf accounts for the diversion jof traffic to the latter road. Shippers strenu ously oppose the pool plan even In the Union Pacific live stock traffic and it is believed the I plan will l>c abrogated at to-morrow 's meeting. »0. 237 MOUNT Z(ON TEMPLE. To be Dedicated In Form This Afternoon —A Brief History of IU Comm»nce- vien 1 . Progress and Completion. It is not necessary to inform the tft&dsrs of the GiOfcE that the beautiful edifice to be known as Mount Zion Temple will be dedicated this afternoon, tbe ceremonies to commence at 4 p.m., but a brief history of its inception and its progress to completion may not be without interest: On the 12th of S»ptember, 1879, Mr. L. Isaacs, a former member of Mount Zioq con gregation, and now of Montreal, introduced a series of resolutions before a congregational meeting, and ia which be set forth the neces sity of buildjjag another house of worship suitable to the wauti of the congregation and becoming oar flourishing city. He proposed that a sinking fund should be created, and money should be raised in various ways, and whenever the sum of $3,000 should be raised the enterprise should be commenced. These resolutions were adopted unanimously and the following committee appointed to solicit subscriptions: Messrs. L. Isaacs, B. Good kind, A. Sternberg, 8. Bergman, J. Austrian and F.sv. H. Wechsler. Soon afterwards a fair was gotten up for the purpose of raising funds for the proposed new temple of wor- Ehip, Mr. L. Isaacs was chairman, and it proved to be a great success. The committee to raise subscriptions was very successful, as the citizens of St. Paul showed themselves very liberal to assist in this laudable enterprise. It was therefore resolved by the conSregation to erect the new_ temple and M. Rat cliff furnished the plan for the proposed new building, which was accepted by the congrega tion. The contract to build the ttmple was awarded to Mr. John Seeger, and on the 10th of October, 1881, the corner stone of the new building was laid with appropriate ceremonies. The work on the temple has been executed to the greatest satisfaction of all the members The pews and the spire were made by Johnson Bros. , who have executed beautiful work, the gas fixtures were furnished by MeMrs Hubbard & Bradley, of Meridlm, Conn., the carpet and cushions by Mr. Auerbach & Co. , the matting by Mr.Matheis. The glass has been furnished by Mr. Mitch, of Chicago. The building is in all its arrangements a decided success, and re flects great credit upon the architect who has drawn the plan and the mechanics, who have faithfully executed it. The building com mittee of the temple consisted of Mr. H. Haas, L. Goodkind, M. Lltchtenauer, Rose A. Sternberg, B. H. Blechner and Rev. L. J. Werhsler. Much credit is due to them for the interest they have manifested, but especially credit is due to the efficient chairman, H. Haas, who has neglected his own business and with untiring zeal and devotion ha. worked for the successful completion of the temple, which the congregation ought never forget. Sex. Dr. Werhsler has devoted his time to every interest of the new temple. The building with all its furniture will cost about $14,000, and all will have been paid for with the exception of about $i,500, which the congregation hopes to raise by the holding of a fair early next fall, and it is earnestly hoped that it may be successful, and the congregation become entirely free of debt. DEDICATION PEOGBAMMB. The following is the programme of exer cises on the occasion, commencing al 4 p.m. A procession is formed, and while entering the temple the choir sings " Praise th 6 Lord." Presenting the key of tbe temple by Miss Lillie Blechner, with appropriate remarks to the president of the congregation, who re ceives it with proper remarks. Introductory prayer by the Rev. H. Flio wlzl. Reading of Poalm 100 in Hebrew and in tbe vernacular, While the choir sings " Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness," the first circuit is made in the sanctuary. On returning to the platform, and the choir having cloeed the psalm, the minister reads Kings Ist, chapter 8, 54 to 61. Then he chants 3herma Israel, " Hear! O lerael!- The Lord our God is one "EcbodElohan." "The Lord is one, the Lord is great" and the seconi response mad? the choir sings "Lecho Adonaihakdula. Thine, O Lord, is the greatness and power." On returning to the platform the minister reads the first three verges of Genesis in the ■ original and translation and when he has fin ished it all the lights in the temple are lit. The third response is made and the choir sings "Bow down, O Lord". . Address by Rev. Dr. Wechsler. Hymn by the choir, "I waited for the Lord," Dedication sermon by the Rev. Dr. I Wise. Invocation. Choir: "God of love." Remarks by Rev. W. K. Marshall. Remarks by Rev. J. Marvin, and the usual Friday evening service follows. The admission wiil be by card as the room is not large enough to accommodate all. MINMSTONK& BREEZES The crew's quarters of the steamer Belle of Minnetonka was the scene of a couple of in cipieat melees yesterday. Upwaids of thirty yachts are entered for to day's regatta and will start from Hotel St. Louis at 11 o'clock. The moonlight excursion of tbe Belle last evening was the finest one of the season. The night was a moonlight one and plenty of music and a good crowd conspired to make the occasion enjoyable. Dr. Walker, accompanied by Dr. Parsons, left for St. Louis last evening in charge of the body of Miss Ella Walker. Mrs. Walker will go to Like Detroit, on the Manitoba road, where the doctor will join her as soon -as possible and remain until . , November. . - Tbe coroner decided that an inquest was not neces sary and issued a burial permit unhesitatingly. ?_C The Dcs ' : Moines quartet composed of Messrs. Chas. C; Bibbs, C. JA. " Baxter, W. Leach and P. Bouse, and party of frieads, visited the lake again last evening. The gen tlemen express themselves charmed with the lake and the Belle of Minnetonka, and are the pleasantest party that ha i : visited Mince tonka this season. , \ ; - . - = .;;: - : . '•:? :-y:S Fire*. 3 Chicago, Aug. 24.— The four : story build ing on the corner of State and Jackson streets, occupied by Singer ' & - Stieblcs, ■ parlor suit company, burned this moraine. The building was well gutted* and the contents mostly de stroyed. - At 0 o'clock the fire was still burn ing. zz';\ '.-■• 'i"-y.'.".--l ■:■_""■' '""■'*' •' ■ .-- " •. • CiKCiNNAii, Aug. 24— Bepj Lape's planing mill, corner oi Laurel street and Central ave nue , was - destroyed by fire this ~ forenoon. Loss, $40,000; Insurance, $20,000. ..A .. \ Millersville, Pa., Aug. 24.— Grofl's grist mill and a large barn adjoiniog, burned this morning.- Loss, $30,000. - -*-■' -- - : - : Dcbtjque, Aug. 24.— This morning , the Pritchard . buggy top factory burned. Loss, $11,000; insurance, $6,500. -•* -^ -; St. j Louis, Aug. 21.— The Iron r Mountain Hotting mills and elevator, owned by Tudmann & Co., and situated on the river front, burned * early this morning, together with 6,000 bushels of wheat and 2,000 barrels of flour. Loss, $125,000; insurance, $86,000. The fire is supposed to have been caused by lightning, which was followed by an explosion of flour dust. . s/d' -- ■ Rtv. George W. Musgrave, D. D. LL. D., died yesterday at Philadelphia. -He was the principal factor in the union of 'ho - new and old school branches of the Presbyterian church, between whom the rupture occurred In 1837. He -w a one of the' most eminent divines In the Presbyterian church. V ffau ij } "■"■:~','..~ r s,,i<i DIED. : - '..; r-. : TRACY— August 24th, William P. Tracy. infant eon of John and Mrs. Tracy. Aged 5 months. Funeral from residence of parents, 217 Fort street, at 3 p, m., August 25th.