Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, March 26, 1876, Page 9

| j 4 3 i 1 4 3 Sebanck. “Greenwald. POLITICAL. ——_— Frans Nominated for South Town Collector. pike Pat O’Brien Charges Fraud, and Runs Independent, “fen Frank Sherman Put on fhe Ticket as Assessor. ri pemocratic Nominees for Town Oficers on the West Side. Reetings of Republican Clubs in the Different Divisions. Yolltics fn Hyde Park---The Tax-Pay- exs' Convention---The Inds- pendent Ticket. 7s Chances as Compared with Ghose of Other Presidential Candidates. a New York Delegation Will Not Bo @ Unit in His Favor. CHICAGO, THE SOUTH TOWN. MIKE EVANS NOMINATED. 4 Convention of the Democracy nf South thieage, composed of delogatos from the several wards, vas beld yesterday afternoon, at Demo- grtic headquarters, to nominate town officers to feroted for at the town election. J. B. Smith god the body to order, and Dr. J. W. Ellis was qed to the chair temporarily. * i A Committee on Credentials was thon, on, mo- tion, appointed, which gave rise to some dis- pute ob account of the Fifth Ward having two sets of dslerates. ‘The Committee finally yeured and hada lengthy wrangle, and in tho meantime the temporary officers of the Conven- tion were made permanent. . The Committee reported # hist of delegates, snd in reference to the Fifth Ward, stated that a eompromise bad been effected. ‘Ths report was adonted. ‘The nomination of town officers was noxt in ender, and it wax moved to take up the nomina- fons in the regular order. MIKE. A delogste nominated Mike Evans for Col- Hector. J.B. Doolittle, Jr., bere arose and wanted the Convention to take some action expressing 118 opmon of the faithfulness of Evans in the past, and bis Iabors to preserve the public edit, and to this end introduced s resolution commending Evans in the bighest terms. The resolution was tabled after some dis- sution. ‘A delegate then nominsted Patrick O'Brien for Collector. Gen, Sherman moved that the vote be taxen byacall of the wards, aod the motion prevailed, then the beilotiug for Collector was proceeded smh, with the following result : Erans.. el Ovrien, VIN The nomination of Evans waa then declared manimous, FOR SUPERVISOR, ‘The following gentlemen were nominsted for the office of Supervisor: Berthald Lowenthal, Jobo Schanck, George M. Greenwald, and Nich- ola Reis. ‘Mr, Lowenthal declined to be # candidate. ‘Yr. Doolittle made » speech urping Mr. Low- enthal’s candidacy, ‘and the vote proceeded, wilh the following result : Mr. Lowenthal's nomination was then mace unanimous, when tbe gentleman arose and ssid thst hus declination bsd been honestly made, thst he had no desiro for the office, acd was op- to townsluy organization ; but would so- fept the nomination and pledge himeelf to an economic administration of the office if elected. FOR ASSESSOR. ‘The following were nominated Cornelius Price, Patrick O'Brien, Geo. Sherman, George BL Greenwald, Msttocks, W. Honan, and Philip Koebler. ‘Mesers, Mattocks and Price positively do- dined, and tue balloting proceeded, with the foe for Assessor : Mark Kimball, John No one having received » majority of the votes cast, a aecond ballot was sbout to be proceeded witb, when several of the wards changed their yole, giving Mr. Sherman the nomination, which ‘yea subscquently made unanimous. TOWN CLERK. The following were nominated for Town Clerk: ¥.J. O'Bnen, James Glesson, Patrick O’Brien, Charles Eaton, Frank Neidle, and George M. Greenwald. ‘The vote resulted as follows unani- mous, aud the Convention adjourned sine die. Nearly all the nominees on this ticket are well The nomination of Eaton was m: fmown. Evans bas been Collector for two years, ind Lowenthal was Supervisor in 1869. Eaton wa young fellow who bas been employed by Philips and Corrigan as a Deputy Assensor, HE BOLTS. Cmcago, March 25.—10 the Voters of the Youn of South Chicago: Bolieving a8 Ido that theConvantion whica was held thie atternoon fonominate town officers Was: iNegally and un- iurly constituted, aud that especially in the Fost aud the Fifth (old Sixth) Wards the dele- fates rere not elected in accordance with the tiles’ prescribed by the Democratic Central Committee, 1do not feel bound by the votes of thst Conventton. I, therefore, hereby announce orself asa candidate for tho position of Col- lector for tho ‘Lown of South Chicago, and re- ipectfuliy solicit your sutfrayes. lam opposed to township organizations, snd faror their abolition st the earliest date possible '4. under tho law, but became candidate in the interest of fair elections, and as a protest against the baruacle system, lest the townsu:p organiza- tion should not be abolished. © Telectod, L shail, by sv honest and faithful performance of the duties of my olfice, endeavor ‘maintain the good name which I have won, andam proud to point to, im my rivate and hutiness life, during tho twenty yeats I have re~ Sted in the Town of South Chicago. Respect. fally, Paruics O'BRIEN. a THE WEST TOWN. ‘THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET. «+ There was a choice gathering of Democrats Feserday afternoon at Rice & Jackson's Hall ‘tathe comer of Jefferaon snd Randolph streets, fo place in nomination town officers for West Chicaro, It was a loud-voiced, tumultuous, and Ruch-emoking crowd. Mr. Mateolm 3icDonald called the meeting to trier and Judge Van Buren was elected Per- manent Chairman, and Mr. Mark J. Clinton Sec- tetary,: Ths Secretary, after long delay, managed to vecure the cradeptiale of the delegates, and read them off, the members taking seats in front as fet 25 their names were called. ‘The chairmen of the various delegations re- fied for 2 few moments. In their absence sUDGE VAT BUREN 3 Tee and made a speech. Ho wished to say thet he was truly glad to bave the privilege of pre- 1B once more over 8 regular Democrstic Convention. For a number of years the Demo- eAtic party bad been divided up in this citys and it identity slmost lost. ‘There had been many 18, sometimes called the Iron-clad ticket, tometimes the People's ticket, but ho submitted them if there had been better men elected than when there were straight Democratic nome ite, It was high time that the old Biny had again stepped forward and bad tousthing to do with the goveroment of Sis county, Dishonesty sod knavery had long msn coul jimi, uBU eeareely a good mses S"ground | Ha wanted them only. 40 69 for the Fen al taxos, while thieves rounded had grown rich ont of the spoil 5 ia 66 things must stop. Thoy had met to put in, Domnation candidates for some important ee and to command the confidence of the pe ple, they must put forward men known to incorruptible and able and honest. ‘They must select such men au will be pointed to with reapect by the people of all parties. If they did at they would again show to the people of the county that there was character in the Demo- erate, parcy, aod that all Domocrats were not pine rascals and demagogues. [Ap- on motion, the roll of delegates was a: called, and soyeral suostitutes were inserted. Nominations for Assessor being in order, nots Halpine, Cornelius Ryan, Joba Grifin, eh wankoap were presented. . cretal i Gets ry presented the following, which Resolved, Tost any man sliowing bis name tobe Tupmitied. as berry or B candidate be- 4 fore this Convention, shal! be bound byite action, No action eball be tsken'on the claim of ait s candidat Pomnination until be all have tire pledged himeelf to abide by the reeuit, whetkor favorable to im oF not; at, should aby man ao Pledye himself and show a respect for it afterwsrds, by running iodspeadent er otherwise opposing the aition of this Convention. e shall be deomed unworthy of our respect aa a man, and wo will not give bit our suilrece. . The result was as follows: ‘Total number of votes The Chairman of the Eloventh nounced that the delegation changed their vote from Wynkoop to Halpine. Mr. Griffin with- drow from the contest. ‘The formal ballot resulted: Ryan, 35; Hal- Piathtihow A iatthew Murphy, James Kincaid, H. A. Wyn- koop, D. W. Baker, Jobn Griflin, and D. H. ‘Cali were placed in nomination for Supervisor. ia Following os the zeenlt of ste informal bal- t: Murphy, 35; Grifin, 10; Wynkoop, 3; Kin- caid, 155 Call. 5; Mein oe je Kecond allot. resulted a8 follows : Murphy, 23; Kincaid, 11; Wynkoop, 22; Baker, 8. ies There being no choice, anotuor ballot was taken, resulting as follows: Marphy, 42; Wyn- Koop, 87. 5 T. A EB. Maas, Max Schuller, andjJ. G. Schaar were nominated for Collector. ‘Lhe first ballot resulted as follows: Schasr, 10; Maas, 50; Schuller, 13. Tho ballot was on motion mado formal. James Dalton. John Folev, Michsel Lavin, and D. Michelsky were nominated for Town aa ‘The ballot resulted 2s follows: Dalton, 27; Foley, 27; Lavin, 22; Michalsky, 3. ‘The second ballot was taxon, as follows: Datton, 26: Foley, 30; Lavin, 22. -" ‘The next ballot ‘was as follows: Dalton, 23; ‘Foley, 30; Lavin, 5 . Auother ballot resulted as follows: 32; Foley, 36; Lavin, 11. ‘Phe final ballot was as follows: Dalton, 41; Foley 38. ‘score or more names were proposed for Constable, and the following were finally de- fermined, upon: Bryan Donnelly, James Mad- en, Dalton, TOWNSDIP ORGANIZATION. Mr, Jobn Gornok presented the following : ‘Rerolyed, That the Democracy of the Town of West Chicago deem the township urganization to be un- necessary aud cumbersome, and that we will cordially co-operate with other organizations in Cook County having in view its abolisminent. Tho reeclution wos adopted and the Conven- tion adjourned. ‘After the crowd bad left the bail an equally animated convention, though informal, was held ‘on the sidewalk, where the candidates were very freely discussed and the ticket uvfavorably com- meuted upon. The best man on the ticset, it was conceded, was Tom Halpine. Murphy, the nominee for Supervisor, 15 saloon-xeoper at No. 355 South Halsted street. Massis a whole- este hquor-dealer on Milwaukee avenue, and the only nou-lrishman on the ticket. Dalton isa young chap who bangs around the city offices, having no particular occupation. —_>— WARD MEETINGS. FIRST WARD REPUBLICAN, The First Ward Republican Club, io spite of the disagreoable weather, bold a mecting at Union Hall, southeast corner of Clark and Mfon- roe streets, last evenine. L. L. Coburn was made Chairman, and A. J. McDuffoy acted a8 Secretary. Mr. 8.1. King offered the following, which were sdopted = ‘Resolved, That five delegates be elected by this Club wo represent the Club at s meeting of the other ward Cluve at 960 Wabasb avenue Tuesday evening, arch 2s, for the purpoce of organizing « Syuth ‘Town Cuin- paign Club for the coming town election, ‘esolced, ‘That this Ciub reafirms the resolution adopted by the Republic.n Convention of the Town of South Chicago, held on the 23tb inst.,—that towoehi p organization in Cook County ought to be discontinued, Gra the members of this Clup pledge themselves to work for it abolishment. The following sontlemen were appointed as delegates, the name of the Chaumen being added to the motion : J. K. adurphy, 5. G. Field, Honry Berg, Wilism Baker, H. F. Lem, aud L. L. Coburn. The following Committee was then appointed to canvass the ward and report ten names, from which the Ciup were to. select two members to represent the wardin Council: Mr. H. BR Lewis, - Bir, Charles P. Kellogr. Mr. Cleveland. Mr. Tobey. Mr. 5. G. Field. "the Chairman aad §. J. Murpby and Mr. 1. Hy Haskell were subse- quently made members of the Committee. It as decided that when the Club adjourn it do 80 to meet at the same place next Wednesday even- ing, prepared to ack on the report of the Com- mittee, ‘Mr. Haskell thought the Committee should get {o work Monday inorung and mect at the Pelmer House in the evening to compare notes znd ascertain progress. ‘There was no time to ‘de lost. "The Chairman spoke of what had been done in the way of ascertaining who were voters and ‘tho wero not in the ward, aud thev hoped this would enable them to detect any legal voting. if it should be attempted at the primaries. ‘The movement to select two out often persons as fit candidates for the Council from the ward Was a part of the plun of which ho was entirely ia favor. ‘Mr. Kellogg moved that the Executive Com- mittee be authorized to deputize assietante 1D the general work of canvassing. Carried. Sev- eral gentlemen then voluptecred to render this assistance, anu each one’s work was blocked out. ir. Alexander wanted to know if the judges of election appointed for the Firat Ward were satisfactory to the Club. ‘He thought if there wero any objections to these men the Club ought to take the matter under consideration. ‘The names of the judges and clerks were then read. ‘Mr. Kellogg moved that a committes be ap- pointed to wait upun the Common Conncil to ask that members of the Club be appointed to the several districte as judges of lection. Carried, ; ‘The Chair sppointed upon the Committee Mesers Cloveland, Kimbark, and J. K. Murphy. Mr. Haskell moved the appointment of s com- mittee of twelve to represent the Club st the City Convention on April 6. 7 Fi ‘The Chair appointed 28 2 committee to solect the twelve, Meesre. Yoskell, Sands, Field, To- bey, and George, ‘with instructions to nominate twenty-four candidates. “The Club then adjourned. held at the Suerman House 7:30. EIGHTH WARD GREENDACZENS. ‘The Greexbackers of the Eighth Ward held 5 meeting last evening in Lovergan’s Wall, corner of Polk and Morgan atrsets, for the purpose of orgemziug 8p Indepenaent Club. BR, J. Biss called the meeting to order, and Jos ph Loner-~ 20 whe chosen temporary _ Secretary. i Ward Wood then made an inflation spoech in favor of 3-per-cent, wterconvertible bouds. He used the old, threadbare arguments, and showed up uotbing new, but tned to make his audience believe that tbeir salvanon Rould be agsured by tho issuance of more green” Qacks aud an independent victory next fall. He took & trip to Venice ‘and introduced her a8 the appeared 700 years ago, whon she looked pretty well, and tried to make the ungophisti- prt boliove who was ruined by too much gold, ‘The following Committee ou Pormanevt Or- gamzation us appointed: Alesers. Owen Fines, Charles Faxate, and Joseph Lonergan. They feported the following-pamed officera : Member of Central Commuttee, Charles Fugate 5 Yrosidont, Charles M. Nolsn; Vice-President, 7], 3. Smith; Secretary, Joseph Lonergan; Treasurer, Jon Dorsey. '{he meeting then adjourned. . EIGHT. AnD RES UELICANS: ‘et ela [be Eighth Ward Republican Cin eld 8 meeting Tast evening at the. hall, No, 208 Blue Island avenue. Painp A. Hoyne presided. Ar. G. W. Spoford addrevged the Club upon the im- portance of the coming election. ‘They were on the ove of a revolation in the financial affairs of tho city, and be ‘asked the yoters to throw them- eclyes in the breach. He wanted them to waive pareoual considerations and elect the soleet men to minister the affairs of tmis great city aa they would their own private sifsire. He wanted sn economical administration of public Riaira, which coald only be ‘accomplished by selecting carefal ‘and honest men. They had to pay 100 cents for every dollar that was stoles, and they should be on thei guard in the fares wl A meeting will be Tuesday evening at THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 1876-SIXTEEN PAGES could finsuce them through t! present troubles. | point persons to recruit men from the Eighth ‘He was not s candidate for Alderman, as he had ! and Twelfth Wards left vacant for the present. no desire for the ottice, but he would do auy- thing sponsible to elect good and bonest men. '@ thought politics should not eater into town, municipal, and county affairs, Hio was willing to run for Alderman if the citizens called on him, but would rather see some one oles take the office, provided he wore honest and capable. They bad to come back to the first principles of honesty to vogue twenty years ago. Taxoa were eating up the income of the property of their ward, and be cited instauces to prove it. It thoy worked faithfally and zealously they could elect good men, ‘They bad the most populous ward in the city, and they should wee that it received honest and fair representation in Council and that an equitable amouct of money for ito: saith ward was expended. Rrovenoye acer Hoyng. snggested that a committes pointed to induce good cil ot once of esr & tienda san (0 r. Caultield moved that a Commi i be appointed. Carried. Committee: Ob es ‘The Chair appointed the following-named gen- tlemen 28 the Committes: Mesers. Caulteld, Hardin, Sherman, Gayner, Luessen, and Neff. ‘Mr. Mattocks moved that a Committee of ton be appointed to pravent ballot-box stulling on city-election day. Carried. . ‘The sppointineat wus laid over toa futuro meeting. The Com- mittee of six was instructed to report at tho noxt moeting. After transacting somo further ‘wuimportant business, tue Cid adjourned tiil Monday evening, April 3, at No. 60 Ulue Island avenue. | TENTH. WARD. Ata meeting of the Tentn Ward Republican Club, held at No. 181 West Lake atreot Inut even- ing, the following-named persons were sppoint- ed Committee to nomiuate delegates to the Convention called for the Gth of April, and re- port at the next meeting: C. B, Sampson, F. P. Webster, John Gettlesou, John Fellzamp, aad cc. W. Woodman. ‘The Committes on Constitution and By-Laws was given further time to report, after which the meoting adjourned. ‘THE ELEVENTH WARD. The members of the Eleventh (old Twelfth) Ward meet to-morrow evening at Martine's Hail, ou Ada street, for the purpose of preparing lists of names for delegates to the Republican City Convention, and for Aldermen, the object being tuat when the primery meeting is hela, a wook from Tuesday, none but the best nsmes will be before the voters for their consideration. ‘The qualifications of all persons who may bo men- tioned willbe fully discussed at the meeting Monday, and an invitation is extended to Kepub- licans from other wards to attond and take part in the proceedings. ‘Tho scheme ix an excellent one, and it 18 believed that it will result in eecur- ing for the Eleventh Ward an unexceptionabie represetation in tho Council, and in the Conven- fou which will nominate Republican candidates for city olficers. ‘THIRTEENTH. WABD. A large meeting of the ‘Republican Club of thr Thirteenth Ward was held last night at Benz’ Hill, cornor of West Lake and Robey streets. ‘Mr, W. W. Bingham offered the following : Reaotvea, That the Aldermen of this ward be re- quested to have the polling-placo for the city election -of the First Precinct of the Thirteeth Ward changed ‘from the corner of Carroll aud Lincoln streets to the corner of Woud and Walnut atresta. Mr. Bingham explaiaed that the place fixed by the Council was the very corner of the pre- cinct, and much out of the way of voters. ‘Tae resolution was adopted, ‘Mr. J. C. Haines then offered ® resolution re- questing the Aldermen of the ward to bave the poiling-place of the Second Precinct for the city Pections changed from the corner of Lake aud Robey etreets to the corner of Carroll and Robey ‘streets—the location of the polis in former olec- tions. Carrted. ‘The resolution of C. G. fered at a previous meeting, for tue nomination of Aldermen, Dut Mr. Dixon requested permiasion to with- draw it, and be was permitted 80 todo. This syas the cause of s speech from one of the col- ored members, who claimed that there was a rpg formed 1m the Club to dofeat the nomination of goad men for oice, The address was some- what mixed, and elicited muct laughter and ap- piause from those present. Justice A. L. Morrison was then invited to epeak on matters pertaining to Towns aud town elections. He had the douptfal houor, be eaid, of being one of the Weat Town Board, and flattered himeci¢ that he know something about the way in which town affairs ‘vere run. This way waa the mostdishoneat aud reckless. Movey waa voted, giver, aud reck- Iossly thrown away in an astouiehivg manner Salarves were fixed at exorbitaut rates aud cop- trary to tho law. It was ail wrong aud dishon- ext, but no one could be blamed but those who wero the sufferers. They took no interest im town affairs, nor in the election of officers, when the office of ‘Asdeesor was the most importaut one inthe city. He indorsed the ticket lately nominated by the West ‘Lown Convention, aod believed that the men onit were amorg the beat jn the city. The otticers of last year wore in- competent in the extreme, with the exception of Dave Lallama. Tue meoting then adjourned for one week. FIFTEENTH WARD, The Republican Club of the Fiftoenth Ward held a meeting last evening at the corner of ‘Plackbawk and Sophia streets. ‘Mr. Ryan stated that at a meeting of Republican citizen and tux~ payer, held Inst ‘Tuesday evening, some fault waa found with the delegates elected at & mvet- ing of the Club, and consequently tho Executive Gammittee, and a committee appointed by the meeting last Tuesday, eld s couference, aud reviued the list of delegates, which Was DOW a8 follows: W.S. Scribner, J. CG. Parker, Henry Wendt, Gustave Moyer, David McVovald, Carl Laux, Ml. McDowell, 'H. Sendenecker, Philip Kuoeber, é Mr. Eliss Shipman. thought the entire pro- ceedings irregular. He wanted to know what right the citizens and taxpayers had to meddie with the doings of the Club. Any meeting might come and dictate to themia that way if they stood it. ‘The gentlemen who got up Tues- day's mecting wore nothing but rorehosis. He oe3 ved that the vote by which the first. set of delegates were elected be reconsidered. Mr. Shipman whispered toa neighbor to move to Isy his. motion on the table, but the neighbor Tey iun't geo it, and the motion was adopted agaipet bis will. Te was, bowever, equal to the emergency, snd moved that a committee be appointed to select delegates, and that no uotice be taken of the compromiee ticket. ‘Br. W. HW. Phelps moved 38 ap amendment that the Executive Committee of the Ctub retire and select delegates. i Mr. J.C. Barker opposed the motion ins few remarks, for which be was devounced a8 & sore- head by Mr. Elias Shipman. ° ‘tir. Woodbriage moved aa a substitute to the various motions that the list of delegates a8 amended by the two ‘Committees bo elected. ‘Dr. Shipman bitterly opposed the adoption of the enbstitate, aud was hushed up by Mr. Dixon, which was of- aud which called way cailed for, Beebe. ‘After considerable further talk, the compro- mise ticket given abovo was elected by * emall majority. 7 tine ineeting then adjourned, after adopting tho same resolutions concerning the 3ayor's ‘ugurpation a8 WET prosented in the Seventeenth Ward. SEVENTEENTH WARD. The Republicans of the Seventeenth Ward held s large masy-mecting ast evening at the Corner of Sedgwick street and Chicago avenue. Jt was one of the best attended aud most re~ spootable Republican athoriuge ever hold in that ward, sud sbowod that the party haa gained large accesstone there daring tho past few pionths. AD organization was effected by the election of Mr. W- ‘}L Buffington as Chairman. ‘Mir. J. 8. Malina moved that delegates bo elected by the meeting to represent the ward in the Republican Town ‘Convention Monday. The motion was carried. ‘After a lengthy debate 88 to the proper mode of choosing the four delegates to which the Gard wae entitled, it was decided to sppoiat a committee of seven to make nominations. ‘Alter & short absenco, the Comuuttee returned d reported the following names + and reptnander, N. MI. Buttington, P. J. Michels, Erost Bohm. The report was unanimouely adopted. - nied eet Robert Knight made a stirring apeoch on the issues of the dar, laying particalar stress on the necessity of selectiug goad Aldermey. better ones tuan those Who thad represented the ward jseretofore. Several other mon made addresues, ber*the resolutions 1m regard to Colin's usar, pation published in ‘another column were adoptet THE CEXTENSIAL CLUB. Agpecial meeting of the mititary branch of the Coutennial Club was held isst evening: at Justice Salisbury’s office for the purpose of ar- for o torcblight procession somo day Eerbre tho city election fore tho city él i a cetiabary, from the chair, explained eee Seiad received = sample of that ic? which would be suitable for be {the company. The bat aa shown wes as of eernered affair with & red-white- Miulue cockade, ‘The following gentlemen wero eutborized to raise & platoon of ten Zz or as ow a z. J. Zarembo, Six! ard; J J oecah Ward ; J, J. Montagne, Ninth Ward &. H. Hinckley, Tenth Ward ;_ © Eleventh Ward; 8. E. Otwell, Thirteenth Ward; C. Sharlow, Fourteenth Ward. Tt was yoted that Mr. W. H. ‘Thompson, Com- maander of the Compsoy, ‘be aurhorized to AP On motion of W. W. Kennedy, s committes of threo, composed of Alvin Salisbury, W. HL Thompson. D. W. Clark, and J. L. Brennan, was voted and tnstructed to select and adopt the uni- form for the company. ‘The meeting then adjourned to Wednesday evening. —_-—_- HYOE PARK. NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES UY THE TAX-PAYERS CONVENTION. ‘fhe Nominating Convention appointed by the cancus of tax-pavers of Hyde Park Isct Wednes- day met yesterday afternoon in Flood’a Hall. There waa a very large attendance of outsiders, and the impression was genersl that the Con- vention had it in its power to nomizate the ofti- cers who ehould administer tho affairs of the village for the ensuing year ; while, on the other haad, there was danger that its work might be go disastrous a8 to continue in power the tools of the present extravagant ring. Since tho Shorman House caucus, there has been some talk that this movement was a ont- and-dried affair like that of last year. This sus- Picion has been raised not on accomnt of any in- horent pocunarnty of the caucus, but simply bo- causo it was held atthe esme place ss that of last yoar. 4 Thig year about 800 invitations were issued to yarions property-ownera snd residents of the village to attend s meeting at the Sherman Tionso on Wednesday. ‘The uumber who attend- ‘ed hag been vaniousty cstimated at from fifty to 100, and the same muthod of procedure as that of last vear was adoptod. Forty-two delegates were chosen, and the diversity of their opinions way manifestly so grest that no suspicion of & packed convention could be entertained. ‘Ths was clearly evident when tho Convention began its work, there being » prolonged struggle over several of tho ofices, ending in most instances with the selection of meu, who had not beea proviousls mentioned for the places. ‘The meeting wss called to order by W. P. Gray. Eug., who nominated Mr. D. 8. Taylor, of South Chicago, ag Chairman. Mr. J. L. Stick- ney was chosen Secretary, and oo motion of J. a comilittee of three, Mossra. Hi TF. Bontield, Eaq., 38/8. Lenjemin, Thomas Doyle, end L mon, were appointed on credentials. - THE DELEGATES. Owing to the numerous sbsentees, the dele- gations were materially, different from those griginally elected, and tho full list was as fol- jows Firat District—S, 3. Benjamin, Dodson, Leslie Lewis, W. P. Gras }), Bogert, Noah Barnes, A. Mitchell. ‘Second’ Diatrict—J. H. ‘Trumuutl, Temple Clark, J. F, Bonileld, J. MM. Wilt, I. N. Harmon, Heury Brooks, J, 1. Burchell, T. C. Boyd. Third Distriet—J. F. Barnes, John Ritchie, Asahel Pierce, @. W. ‘Bishop, F. W. Springer, G. A. Follans- te ‘Fourth Diatrict—John Mussell, William Hudson, P. Cudmore, Joseph Lawton, G. A. Neeb. ‘Tick Diatric—Thomas’ Doyle, Joseph Marcy, Peter Gherau, Thomas Moran, W. H. Green, Jacob Boemer, D.8. Taylor, Andrew Ichi, Josoph Spohn, W. B. ‘Montgomery. ‘Sixth Diairict—H, Vanderbilt, J. Kuyper, A. Camp- dell, E. Nolte. sr B. Nelson, N. B. James Wadsworth, ‘YO BUSINESS. YW. P. Gray offered a resolution to the effect that the Firat, Second, Third, and Fourth Dis- tricts be allowed ove nominee each for Village Trusteo, and that the Fifth District be allowed two. ‘Sn amendment by Mr. G. A Follansbee, to the effect that each district be permitted to put ins nominee, to be accepted or rejected by tho Convention, waa the cause of cousiderable di- cussion, but, the amendment being finally lost, the original resolution was adoptod. Considerable discussion then ensued on s mo- tion to appoint 4 committee to Dominste candi- datos for town aud village officers. but the reso- lution was at length withdrawn, and a motion to ballot for a candidate for Town Clerk was adopted. ‘After the drat ballot Mr, M. J. Russell was the only candidate before the Convention,and he was Gotninated on the formal ballot, receiving 33 ‘Totes out of tho $2. ‘Mr. William Eudson by a renomination for by acclamation. ‘For Auseseor, Joseph H. Gray, Esq-, Hagh Mabr, and J. H. Ely, wore put in nomination, Mr, Gray was chosen as the Convention's cand date by a vote of 21 in a total of 41 ballots cast, and was then unanimously nominated. ‘Four ballots were necessary to obtain & choice tor Collector, Messrs. Michaol Dovie, J. H. Ely, ‘and Bruvo Gansel being tho Dames proposed, On a fourth ballot Mr. Doyle received 23 votes and was made the uuanimous nominee of the Convention. was then complimented the office of Supervisor ‘VILLAGE OFFICERS. ‘The Convention then procaaded to ballot for Village Clers, and on the fourth ballot, Mr. Al. ‘J, Ruseell having recei‘ed 24 votes to 16 for Mr. J.B. Scovel, big nomination was made unan- imous. For Trastees, tho names wore proposed by districts. flr, Abrabam Mitchell was nominates by acclamation from the First District, | ‘Cho Second District presented the names of Mrs. J. Te Bensley, J.C. Latimer, and J. P. Rumsey. Bir, Beusley, having received 22 votes, was made the nominee unanidiously. Mr. G. A. Follausbea was nominated by sc~ clamation to represent the Third .Diatrict, and Mr. 2. Cadmore, also by acclamation, fiom the Fourta Distnict. The Filth District presented the names of Meusrs. D. S. Tasler, Peter Schlund, G. W. Sin- clair, and James H. Bowen, the latter from tho Sixth District. On motion, it was agreed that coach baliot spould bear two Dames, aud the two candidates receiving & majority should be tho nominees. Mr. D. 8. Taylor huving received 34 ballots and Mr. James H. Bowen 22, these gen- tlement were deciared the nominees by « upani- mous yots. OSMPAIGN CONDITTER, On motion of Mr. Vanderbilt, s Campsigo Committee, consisting of two from each of the six districts, were appointed 58 follows: Firat District, James Wadsworth, M. J. Russell ; Sec- ond District, Jobn H. Trumbull, Henry W. Brooks; Thicd District, Joho F. Barney, G. W. Teshop ; Fourth Dustrict, P. Cudmore, Joseph Lawton; Tifth District, Thomas Moran. Andrew Ream; Sixt District, James H. Bowen, Jacob Kuvper. ‘Tho Convention then adjourned. The full tickets for town and village officers aro 28 follows = ‘Town Clerk—M. Supervisor—Wilhiam ‘Assessor—Joseph I. Gray. Collector—Michael Dosie. Village Clerk—3T. J. Russell, Village Trustees—Abram Mitchell. John KR. Bens- ley, GA. Follauabec, P, Cadmore, D. 8. Taylor, and James H, Bowen. ‘The Willett-Waite party will hold # general convention ‘Tuesday afteraoon. TUE ISDEPENDENT TAX-PAYERS. Yesterday's TnisuNe contained a call issued by # large number of the citizens of Hyde Park, calling themselves the Independent Tax- Payers, requesting Messrs. Jobn R. Bensley, J. py. Rumeey, Martin Farrell, H. B. Bogue, D. S. Taylor; aud Peter Schluod to allow their names tobe aed as candidates for tho various cflices ht the sppronching village and town election. The following responses, which explam them- selves, bave been received : ‘Hat Pan, Mareb 25.—To the Hon, Charles Hitch- cock, tho lion, H. N. Wivbard, A. B- Miller, ED Ok ne, und others, wiio bave signed the call for John Steveneley aud others as candidates for Trustees of the Village of Hyde ‘Park—GENTLEMEN : From #con- the Riou with Sir, Bensley previous to lis recent de- eave for the South, wa are authorized to ay that, arg st liberty to aTeoination. We, therefore, in bis behalf, sccept your Domand, if he iw elected, wo mow be will do all in bis Gover to secure an honest, pure, and economical gov Pomment, Beepectfully, Gronce H. SIDWsLL, Mantiy H. Foss, Hibbard, ERE Hive Fans, March 25,—Tho Hon. H. N- the Hon. George M. Rogue, Fritz H. Busse, Dyan, George Sidwell, and othiers : eee cigwen? Have read your platform of honesty ard kanomy. in village effairs, and think it broad anough for all property owners to stand oD. r08gt Fever held public office, but 1 consent to be a donuidate op the Independent Tax-Pasers’ Ticket. “if elected by my fellow-citizene, ‘do what I can tolatry out the wiebes of the people, Your obedient servant, MautiN FaReeLb: pepe Pans, March 25.—Hon. Chas. Hitchcock, a Meodrich, . 3f, Hardy, Hon, Geo, M. Berue, Frit Feo and obers—GENTLEUES :, T thank you for placing iy nme on Ie ngoyendent ‘Tax-Payers’ icket us Trustee for Hyde Park- beer ayer, but your platform suits 2, and 1 think it will ewt all govd citizens. © Slected, I will Labor for the best interests of our town, Truly yours, PETER SCHLUND. Jxpe Panx, March 25.~—sfessrs. 8, T. Brown, H. T- Gauarich, Joun G. Storms, George AM. Bogue, E. L- Ryan, avd others—GENTLESEN: {heartily indorse Barr earnest efforia to bring vetore the people of our soon Ge Trusteos men who will adzainister ite manici- 2 reioe with atrist economy, and who will know no Pal tests but the interests of the people, Believing interyo, that to save our town’s credit snd good name auTirchment and disinterested watebfulness aro vere arys 1 will do what is in my power to forward jour movement, Very respectfuliv, P, Eousrr, Hrs Pasx, mean 28, — Bosses, Homer X. Hibbard. me to be s candidate for Village Trustee with Bes Gensley, Rumsey, Farrell, ‘fszior, and Sebland.— Gentucusn: Iam proud of being asked by youto enter the Sght against the frauds, tefts, extravagance, and iubecility which seem to have become estab- hiehed a8 parts of our village government, and cheer- fully accept my plsce in the contest, and with your continued beip will etrive for the election cf the entiro ficket so suspiciously inteoduced by you to the loug- sufenng tax-payers, and hope if it {# successful that bar duty will be 80 performed that your kind expres- fiona of conBdencs will not bare bed, misplaced, Sincerely youre, Taaat0n B. Boove, —-—. LAKE- PREPARING FOR THE OPPOSITION CONVENTION TO- MORROW. Ata meeting he'd ia the Town-Hall on Fridsy evening delegates were sppoiated to the Con- vention of the Oppositionists, to be held in the Town-Hall to-morrow afternoon : District No, I-A, McCambridge, Delaunty, John Evoy, J. H. Benhas, Jacob Schuler, J. Keenan, P, McQuade, W. ‘Martin Corbett, “Or oseoh Killacky, P. G, Mcyuace, | P, Delaney, Croats,’ “J.B. ‘Thomss, C, Callysinter, John’ Wasicher, W. Thompton. C. Raut 5. Hogan, D. edmond, Henry Fredericks, Jobn Hef- fernan, H. Begon, 8. Cowell, Anton Burr, Job Wasb- Durtan, Fred Jones, horas Walsh istrict No. 2—F.E, Shandrew, F. N. Barney, P. McGunn. G, C, Jackson, P. 8. Fagan, D, Burcky, x Burdell, t. ¥, Mack, Luther Crocker, B, Draze, F. 1. Kinney, Joan Byrne, P. B. Warner, E. W, Adinnson, James Kelley, Martin Smith, H.C. Schaare, D. Sul van, G, W. Chase, C.F. Northrup. District” No Charles Young, P, J. Flynn, Ed O'Grady, L, Schaldt, Fred Rowe, John Rosch, M. Ho- gan, W. Brinkman, Con OBrien, L. H, Bardell, W. Glsrk, Henry Diehl, Max Hozuine, G. D, Pant, J. Ly- ous, ‘c. W. Walther, P, Nolsa, M, “Cuuringham, Charles Burke, W. Dabberstein, Thomas Manniny, gaittict No 3 ‘Tierney. H. Caleiny ‘Thomas Ly- » Ce Berguan, tal . Quinn, J.P. Ward, i 2 ees ~ Aclimily-attonded meeting of the Opposition- iats wag held at the house of Mr. Henry Fred- ericks, on Packer avenua, last night. A TAXPAYERS’ MEETING was held in the Town-Hsil last nignt, Mr. Levi ‘Montgomery in the chair, whilo Dr. Carey acted asSecretarr. Tne Chairman briefly stated tbo object of the meeting, which was for the pur- pose of sclecting delegates to a convention of tar-payera to bo held in the Town-Hsil next Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of vomp- ating a ticket to fill vacancies in the Board of Teustees, to be voted for in the comiug April election, On motion, a committee was appointed to pre- pare alist of delegatos for the spproval of the meeting. During the absenco of the committee several speechos were made on economy 10 handling tho funds of the town, and the neces- aity of electing true and tried men to positions of trust on the Town Board. ‘After an absence of half an bonr the commit- tee returned and submitted:the following let of delogates, who were olected: ‘First District—Joseph Oswald, Jacob Schuler, Charles Colpainter, William Martin, Hensy Freder- fcks, Pat MeGuiro, B. Martin, T. Cormwatl, Jarses Lor- ter, Maj, Seiferd, William Oglesby, Levi Montgomery, PC. Dugan, W. C. Nevins, Charles Krotzeuburg, ‘Second District—E. M. Janett, Joseph Blaine, Lewis W, Beck, Francis Benton, R, Jenkins, L. C. Straight, Hiugh Chittick, George Sutherland, ‘A. G. Anderson, J. Martin, Thomas Goodwillie, J. G, Woods. ‘Third District—Wwliam Euapp, C. C. Jones, Joha Sterkel, Con O'Brien, E. Pactle, P. Nolsn, J. McCan, EJ. Cole, Ed O'Grady, Richerd Bnight, Dr. A. C. Corey, Charles Young. ‘After listening to remarks by Condit, Veeder, and several others, the meeting then adjourned. —— “IN GENERAL. CONKLING. HIS PRESIDENTIAL PROSPECTS, apectal Dispatch to The Chicago Fribune. ‘Wasutnaton, D. C., March 25.—Senator Conk- livg’s friends admit that toe probabilities of bie Presidential candidature depend upon the action of the Pennsylvania Republican Convention next woek, They place their hopes upon Pennsy!- yania, and believe that they will have tho dele- gation from thay State, with that of New York, asa beginning at Cincinvati. They claim to have sésurance from Simon Cameron to that effect. On the other hand, Sphinx Cameron is not the land of man to commit himself without deliberation, and be always bad a warm side for Blaine, Hartranft is, at all events, a power in Pennsylvania politics, and is now in Washing- top to plan his campaign before the Penneylva- nia Convention, There is little concealment of the fact that Hartrapft came here to consult Blaine. ‘He dined with Biaine yesterday, and hus been with him much to-day. He has not dined with Conkling. The Blame men claim him as their own. Lf Hartranft is for Blaine, the Pennsylvania Convention is not a umt for Coukling. This much, from the admissions of the Conkling men, seoms cartain : if tue Penn- sylvania Convention is auti-Conkling, the chances of the nomination of the latter are small, Tbo suti-Conkling men who hsvo re- turzed from the Syracuse Convention represent ‘THE FEELING FOR CONELING as very different from what it hos been repre- sented. Tuey say, a8 tothe Conkhog resolu- tions, tbat they look upon it as a request which they are bound to reapect, 20 far at lesst as to vote for Coukliog so long as there is auy chance of his nomuwation, but that at the moment when that is goue they are at full liberty to vote pro cusely a8 each individual delegate may choose. It cau be said wish perfect safoty tbat & united vote can in no case be enforced even though it ba adopted by the caucus of the Gelogation, aud tbat neither upon the first bal- Jot nor upon any other will Conkling bave tho solid yote of the State. How many will join Curtis in voting sgainst Mr, Conkling on ine first ballot, it is impossible to say, but ‘unless he develops s strength on that ballot which eveu fis most mtense partisans do not believe he bas, on the second call of the roll at leaab twonty-iivo of the New York delegates will bo ARRAYED AGAINST HIM, Some of the New Xork men nluo say that the Dackbone of the opposition came from the friends of William A. Wheeler. Without tho powerfal aid of their influence the struggle Poaine: instruction would have been a very weak one. This fight waa made in direct opposition to that gentleman's wishes. He would have avoided a contest, but the men of Northern New York aro so devoted to their favorite that they aco determined to fight for him, oven N° detisnce of his expressed desire. it is useless, after = this. decided expression of their preferonce to longer attempt to disguise toe fact that in some shape his pame is to be brought before the National Convention. That it wil be eo brought when his friends thins the proper time has arrived there is not a doubt. —_—— MISCELLANEOUS. MILWAUKEE. Special Diepatch to The Chicago Tribuns, ‘MunwatKee, March 25.—The Democratic City Convention nominated A. R. R. Butler for Mayor, ana White, Eraue, and Welber for Comptrolier, ‘Treasuror, and Attorney respectively. Tho tick- et will undoubtedly be elocted. The nomination for Mayor is excellent every WAY, snd there is no probability of any roapectable opponent com= ing forward to contest it. For the other officers an independent ticket is probable. THE GREENBACK MEN. New Yor, March 25.—The Executive Com- mittee of the State Central Democratic Greep- back Committee met to-night and called 4 con- yention, to meet boro June 1, for the electron of delegates to tho National Convention at St. Louis. ‘THY IOWA DEMOCRACY. Des Morses, Mareb 25.—It 13 detinitely aqttled the Democrats will hold two State Conventione— the first Alay 24, and the ‘second will not bs held until enough candidates cac bo found to make up the Stato ticket. THE ECLIPSE. Lovtsvizez, March 25.—It wea announced tbat there would be an eclipse of the eun bere ‘at 12 mivutes before 3 p. m., but the pbenome- non probably came and went before the sun came out, as Sol has not been seen to-day. ‘New York, March 25,—Ap almost tropical rain-siorm, With fog. lasting throughout the day, made & total eclipse of tho sun bere in- stead of a partial eclpse by tho moon which the Suironomers announced. In the neighborhood rain and snow storms prevailed, and floods are threatened. —_— CENTENNIAL ITEMS. Pamavzrat, March 25.— Yesterday after- noon the steamer Labrador arrived here from France, bringing & cargo composed entirely of works of art for the French department of tho Centennial Exposition. The Labrador is prob- ably the largest vess! that ever ontered this ort. . z ‘Tho steamer Donia, from Rio Janeiro, bring- ing goods for the Exposition 1n the Brazilian do- partment, alao arrived yesterdsy afternoon. ——_ BANKRUPTCY. soeetat Disyatca to The Chicaoe Tribune. Brzixarix1p, Dl, March 24.-Georgo W. Ladd, ady merobant of Gaia Bs ae ee tition in bankruptcy to-day. Hii puis ar scheduled at 40,0005 assets about #10, SECRET SOCIETIES Rob Morris?’ Tour Round the World— His Observations and Experiences Among the Masons of No« braska, od i Be‘ord of a Plessant Evening st Blaney “Lodge —Richmond and Boston Knights Tempiar Exchang- ing Courtesies, New Odd Fellows’ Encampment Instituted at Sycamora—Praparations for Celebrat- ing the Birthday of the Order, MASONIC. A MASONIC TOUL OF THE WORLD. [The writer of the following commanication is Dr. Rob. Morris, LL. D., of LaGrange, By., \nown to sil Masons of whatever nationality for bis thirty years’ attachment to the institation as writer and lecturer. Stricken with paralysis, which baa partially lamed bum. ho has sot out with unabated vigor to follow the son in its western course around the world, and 80, in his last earthly prigrimage, verify the tradition of tho ancients, that ‘sll knowledge arose in the East and moved to the West.” Dr. Morris promises 8 geries of commupications like the following. They cannot fail to bo of interest, even to the generel reader. No member of tho old craft is so universally Koowo Bs he. Nono have such facile access to the confidence of ot Freemasons of every station. Tle bas beeo closely connected with the press for nearly forty years, and = frequent contributer to these columns. We therefore anuoance with peculiar pleasure the production of the series.—Tre ‘Lorwese.] YREEMASONDY 1N NEDRASKA, Among the evidences of rapid progress evinced by this beautiful Stato of Nebraska not the least jn importance is the increato in Freomayonry. ‘A territory whick, scarce fifteen years ago, har- bored the red man and hus irreconcilable foo, the frontiersman, now cuddles in its bosom tome seventy-five Freemasous’ lodges, with all tho attachmonta of Chapters, Couucils, Com- manderies, ctc., of the various rites. Hven the Jadies have their pleasant societies of * Eastorn Star Masonry,” of which I. N. Wise, of Plattes- moouth, ix the bead, under the enphonie appella- tion of ‘-Grand Patron.” The system, of which my original name, Cryptic ‘Masonry, has become universaliy accepted, has its Grand Council uu- der Mr. Goodman, of Omaha, a most intelligent: craftsman. The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge is Mr, Hastings, of Lincoln, » model of geniality, whom knew on Gen. Hurlout's staff in 1963, As an example to Grand Masters in other States who aro merely ornamental appendages to the Grang Lodge, this gentleman dovotes a large half of jis time to visitiug the Lodges and establishing their ceremonies und janeprudence apon the soundest basis. Tue Grand Secretary, Mr. Bowen, of Omaba, is jnstiy held ap as 2 model jn bus department, in that thoy all * Jook well in the West.” ‘Whote the sharp crack of the rifle was lateiy heard, the keep rap of the ‘Maater’s gavel strikes the ear in all these young towns,—eounds easily traceable to some upper story, where, in ‘*ei- lence, secrecy, and darkness.” thewo ‘*Afor- gan-iillers,” _ these. “‘cut-throate,” those ‘“emigsancs of Satan,” these—— (the Rey. Mr. Blanchard please supply omissions) are ‘doing diabolical deeds.” Where tho breech-cloth was recently sported, you will gee the Freemason's apron. ‘The clsa- bish system of signs and grips known to the aborigines has its substitute in tne perfect sye- tem of Masonic esotery, a I have witneased is is tho four quarters of the globe. Where Fremont came dlowly, in 1543, toiling with his ou-train, uniting, amidst fearfol privations, the East and the Weet, your correspondent finds hot the least difficalty, despite several bodily ailments, in visiting the thriving villages that punctuate Nebraska railrosds in all directions. Ere this eeriea of letters is completed, he hopes to aay the same of Masonic progress clear to tho Pacitic. . ‘The halls built for Masonic uses in this State aro many of them highly creditable to the en- terprising Society, At Lincoln, the Freema- sons buast one of tne finest halts west of Illi- nois. At Omaha, they own & valuable piece of pround upon which the return of good times” wilt be signalized by tbe erection of a alasonic Temole worthy so thriving * city. In soverai of the towns the cdifico, in whose upper atory the mystic work ia done, belongs to the Free- masons, thus relieving them of the onerous an~ hual charge for rontage, and the necessity of frequent removals. ‘Tu the inauguration of tho celebrated sonic mission to Palestine,” in 186} Such men as D. H. Wheeler. of Plattemouth, O. A. Irish, of Nebrasks C and the like,—men of the highest social standing. here,—subscribed-lib- erally of their own means, and lent other coun- tenance to the project. As the regult, large snd valuable collections of objects from the lands of the Bible are found throughout thig State, and ‘nowhere are lectures upon Oriental themes more handsomely received than in Nebraska. My visite through this neh sud beautiful country, have been to the Lodges in Omabs, Fre- mont, Plattsmoutb, Nebraska City, Brown- ville, Falla City, ‘Tecomseb, Deatrice, Crete, Sutton, Hastings, Kesrney, Grand feland, and North Platte, A glance at the map will show that this route touches nearly all tho settled counties of the State. Delegates from smailer lodges have met mo at my various appointments, so that I bave probably geen one or more members from near- Ty every lodge in Nebravka. I am able, thore- fore, to speak thus contidently aato the prog ress’ sud condition of Free Masonry bere. In no quarter of the Union, I think, can warmer pisudita be claimed by officers and members Thao by these. ‘Thor “work” (this word, technically, hss.a meaning which Free Masons will understand) is the «Webb-Preston” with the feweat avd smallest deviations. As carly os 1860, whan the reformation in Masonic rituals took tho form of natioual schools of instruction, Nebraska was represented in the firat Conven- tion of that sort ever held, viz., at Cleveland, 0. This gave an impetus to tho movement which 1t baa never lost, and so it “happily hap- pens” that the four flourishing Masonic juri Gictions, Kansss, Nebraska, Iowa, and Min- neaota, which lie in juxtaposition, ‘all practice thesame “work.” How much this serves to cement the bonds of Masonic unity every intelli- gent Mason cso 68y. ‘The readers of your valuable paper may pos- sibly Jook for something in this letter upon the financial progress of the State of Nebraska. As to this, I can only say that the people eeem to have forgotton the grass- hopper calamity. One or two good crops now will make them all ricb. Tho great Creator hag nowhere given to men s finer soil. Every- body owns large tracts of thia fruitful land. A foweuccessfal yeara and the.genersl revival of business 1m the country will draw emigrants hero in crowde, and so thowe who paid 5U cents and #1 per acre for these fat praines will turn it into cash at $5 to $10. “* We are saved by hope,” and why should not Nebrasks farmers keep up their hearts upon so promising hope ? ‘Among the minor sources of profitto the ar- riculturists at this season is tho gathering of uifalo bones, which psus gut bandsomely. I eaw hundreds of tuns of these ghastly relica piled up st the depots at Lowell aud Kearney. ‘They are Wagoned to the atstion and abipped to St. Louis, to be transformed into animal char- Coal for the nee of sugar-refiuera. Many thou- sands of dollars flow back in return for what is useless here. It is curious to examine these oesens piles. Somo of the sialls are enormous. Tcribbed ons of s monstrous bull-bison and ex- preased it nome to fentucky.aa a token of Prairie life in phases that bave disappeared, Mingled with buffalo bones are foand tnoge of the el, deer, wolf, etc. At ‘Lowell, lately, 8 man bronght in with a wagonloxdof bones two bomao skulle, whoue story, if it could be told, would be worth a dime novel at the least. “Iho people of Nebraaks, with all their keen- neea of ecent for "the almighty dollar,” are not ayerso to that branch of manners entitled ‘“chaffing.” Of this your venerable correspond- eat was more thaa once a victim. He confesses more in eorrow than in anger, that bis native simplicity was played upon by pretended frieuda, a striking instance of which he vow commits to paper. It was io going from Hastings to Kear- ney, sliding across the pand praines which form so striking & featuro in that region, that agen- tleman of bis own mame, not uncon” wish tae Isw, conspinog with a worthy whose pursuits are those of the rail avakened in bis (the veteran Mason's) mind an ardent desire to Bee & jack- it. ‘Chit xoimal which ever since he read the adventures of Lewis and Clark he had thirsted to bebold, abounds (s0 the reports went) among these sandy climes. There might bave been geen an eldecly and gray-baired gent, mounting | or the National Anniversary, 01 ws up, with snitadle help, upon the locomotive, and accepting ap oily seat proffered by ngineer, Then, bad anybody lived slong that dreary 25- mile stretch, he might have beheld the sforessid eldorly staring through the little moadow with the earnestness of faith. Did he see a jack- rabbit? Were the snimaly observed “hopping by buadreds along in front of the engine a3 the legal lum:nary had fabled? Was that marked feature ther ears “visible by thousa:ds in tho hedga-grass” as the railrcac man had averred? Not much. If the tctal ab- seuce of jack-rapbita, sud of the ears of jack: rabbits, between Lowell and Kearney, is a fact of importance tonaturalists, let them “mskea n0%0 ‘on’t,” for I, the undersigned, sttast it. 1 hay cheerfully oifered “to eat, raw.” every jack- rabit in Nebraska, and I will'do it. My opinion is,“ thore isn’t uo sich ap animile.” And I don’t believe in the myth of praine dogs either. In suort, the result of such deception is to weaken a man’s faith in everything. My next communication msy compriso Free- masonry in Wyoming, where that accomplished and elBcient Chicago sfsson, Mr. James G. Sav- a is “laying down pipe,” or, in simples ch, making appointments for me to addreze “tne Builders of Solomon,” whose moral works in the Oceident are ao exactly parailel to those of the Orica. Ron Moasis. ELANET LODGE SOCIALLE. One of the most enjoyable ontertainments which has occnrred in Masonic circles during the present season was participted in bythe mem- ers of Blaney Lodge, No. 271, and their in- yited gueste, Wednesday avening last, the occa sion being the oighteenth anniversary sociable of the organization of the Lodge. ‘The gacsts included a large number of notable members of the Order from various parts of the country, many of whom, no doubt, were attracted by the wide-spread reputation of tho pleasent aod in- structive ontertainmenta annnally indulged in by the officers and membera of the organization and their frionds. At an early hour the spacious parlors iu connection mth ther hail, at No. 72 Monroe sirect, were comfortably filled. and it way evident, not only from tho general surroundings, but from tho appearance: of the select number in attendance, thst the designs of those having the affair in charge to make it in- furmal, and, as far as possible, representative of the best claas of Masonic circles, had been fully successful. The hails of Apollo Commandery, ‘and other rooms set apart for Masonic useo, wero handsomely decorated, and on this ovca- sion th:own open for the inspection of tho guests. Shortly after 3 o'clock the members aud gueste assembled in the Blue Lodge room, and the mueical part of the evening's enter- tainment proceeded with. Tbe programnio embraced & wide range, and was re~ plete with — sppropriste selections, | in the rendition of which Mrs. M. 3f. Dutton, Mies Tease Hardy, Mesers. Cutler, Saxton, Thomae, and the members of Blaney Lodge Quarsette, participated and shared the honors equally. This was followed by a fow happy remarks from the Rev. Robert Collyer. Chaplain of the Lodge, after which a large number.2f those preseut bo- toot themselves to tha dancing-hall, where a0 excollons orchestra discouraed choico mosic for the delectation of the dancers. The company seprrated at a Inte hour, warm in their expres- sions of thanks to Mesars. Dovall, Buell, and Casee, comprising the Execative Committee, for their succdasful csrrying out of the evening's entertainment. ‘A FRATERNAL VISIT. Corraspondence from Boston of date March 20 gives:particalars of a visit of & Committee of Knights Templar from Tucbmond, Va. to that city. Following isan extract from the letter: ‘The Committeo came, charged by thelr commandery with the presentation of souvenits commemorative of their pilgrimage to Boston, and tokens of their sppro- ciation of the cordial welcome they then recelved. Both the De Molaye and the St. Andrews Lodge assist ed in the reception of their Richmond brethren, tuere were also many individusl courtes:os bestoweil. Tha gentlemen comprising this vixiting committes from’ Richmond are Emtent Sir Kaight Wittam B. Ysoacs, Grang Commeander of the Grand Commandery of Virginia; Sir Knight William B. Taner, of the Richmond Commanders, and Emisent Commando> ‘Thomas J. Evans, of the Bichmond Commandery. ‘The souvenirs ‘which were presented to the Boston bretbern Saturday evening consuied of a couple o¢ splendidly-bound albums, contaming finely-fisiausd Photographs, cabinet size, of each memter of | Bich~ fond Commandery, witn autographs annexed. Ac- Companying tne albums was an elzborstely wrought testimonial sddresa, which was read and presented by ‘Mr. Issacs, of tho Virginia Commandery. ‘The addrosr, Biter referring to the occasion of the visit hero last June, went on to say “that the pilgrimage was not + Political one, yet, in the opinion of ‘many prominent Hien of our Land, rt will tend to remove the projudice heretofore existing among the people in dietant soc- tons of our common country, and has done much to promote s national and fraternal feeling among those Bho ought to bo brothers. Our visit was one grand Sration,and while st was impossible to record all of the public and private acts of kindness and hespitality, wo deairo to expresa our appreciation, We caunot for~ get the noble aud generous boaring of the Six Baighte ef Boston and vicinity when they met us at the depot ind welcomed us to the bosom,of thelr beautiful city; for the teeming multitudes who thronged the way to welcome and to wo, marched along the cheer, aa streete, adorned With streaming banners inscribed with wurds of * Wal come,’ we felt indeed that we were in a land of broth- Era While we wens to Boston as pilgrim strangers in Gairange land, of whore fame we bad been taught by our Pilgrim Fathers, yet wo found that the ° half had in a land of Oriental had Leen. not begu told us;" that we were aplendBr, where tho lavish glories of Natur Gowned with tho modest monuments of » ‘with beauty in deficious rivalry; where mot heart ia perfect sympathy. thst our united hearts, 60 low estranged, may never again be severed, but may be linked together by an in- separablechain of brotherly love, and, like the cable, wiich, beneath the swelling billows of the storm- Tossed’ Atlantic, besrs intelligence from continent to Continent, so may our cable, unbroken even by raging Stormaof political strife, or the crushing turmoll of rar, continne to bear sweet messages of love and peace from heart to heart." “fue conclusion of the sddress was sa follows = scWhile we have ever recognized Boston aa the cradle of American Independence and the cradle of American Jhtevature, since our late pilgrimage we confess ber to be the queen city of American hospitality, and hero~ after the 17th of June will be .olaerved by the Hich- fuond Commandery as an suniverssry day in com- memorotion of our Late visit.” ‘A VISIT TO WOODSTOCK. Last Thursday evening Henry ‘Turner, Eaq., Grand Inspector of Kaights Templar for tho Northern District of Luaors, made his annoal visit to Calvary Commandery No. 25, at Wood- stock, Il. Sir Knight Turner was secompanied by adelegation of Sir Kuighta of St, Bernard Commandery No. 35, of this city, snd the party was received with true knightly courtesy. ‘The Inspector found the work su well done in No. 95 that his task was an easy One. He madeoa abort address to the members of Calvary, and his party loft, with an excellent impression of No. 25, and especially of E. G. Thomas, E. C. —-— ODO-FELLOWSHIP. A NEW ENCAMPMENT. Elwood Encampment, No. 173, was instituted at Sycamore Thursday afternoon Inst, by J. CG. Smith, R. W. Grand Scribe, assisted by W. H. Crocker, Grand Junior Wardes. Thirty-four charter members wero present ood uoited in forming the Encampment. The following of— ficers were elected and daly installed ; G. P.—Alonzo Elwood. ", P.—George Sivwright, 8, W.—George Bell. 5. W.-W. Sivwright. Beribe—8. Buchbulz, ‘Treas,—Samuel Robinsca. Patrisrchs from Cortland and De Kalb wert present, and assisted in the exercises of the oo- casion. In the evening a meeting was beld for work in the encampment degrees. Four were admitted by card, and foor candidates were elected, initiated, and duly exsited to the Roys! Purple degree. Addresses wero mado by Bros. Smith and Crocker, and a collation closed: the interesting occasion. Great credit is due to Bro. Edward for the successfal institution of this Encampment which thus starts out with forty-two members, sad with bright prospects of becoming oue of the strongest En- campments in the State. THE BIRTHDAY OF THE ORDER. ‘The Hon. ML. J. Durham, M. W. Grand Bire ot the Grand Lodge of the United States, bar issued the following prociamation for"the ob- observance of the fitty-veventh anniversary of the founding of Odd-Feliowsbip in America. If bas become a general custom for Lodzes to cele, brate the 26th day of April, and it will no doubt be generally ‘observed throughout this State : To allto whom these Presents shalt come, Greetng = ‘Orrice or Tux M. W. Gnaxp Siar, 1. W.G. Lor U. S.—Wueneas, By virtue of an inimemorial usage, now embodied into a fixed law, the 2sth day of Aprib has been formerly recognized as th birthday of Oud- ‘Fellowship on thiscontinent; ‘np Wirreas, The Grand Lodge of the United Statea bsa further provided by low that the annual recurrence of that memorable day should be observed thraughout its faurisdiccion as a day of thanksgiving to Divine Providence fur the many bisomngs youchsafed to the Brotheriood; ‘Sow, therefore, I, 3 J. Durham, M. W. Grand Sige of the Grand Lodge of the United States, in vir- {ue of the autbority imposed on me by law, do hereby tujoin upon all Grand and Bubordinate Bodies under {ho jurisdiction to adopt proper proceedings for tho UiServance of the Fifty-seventh Anniversary of Odd~ Fellowship in America, on the 26th day of April, 1876, by acting apart that day for thanksgiving ano prayer. ‘pone at the City of Lalumore, State of Maryland, this scth day of January, 1576, and of our Order the Furty-seventb. MJ. Dorsam, Grand Sire. as. L. £iperxr, G. C. and R, Sec. ‘The Grand Blre, in obedience te resotution (op. 582, 6581, Journal of lsat seasion), begs 7 to fayite the attention of the orotherhood to the gsct of the Grand Centennial Celebra- his, in view of which, the law allows tho celebration of either the Anniversary of the Order both. Duane,