Evening Star Newspaper, May 30, 1881, Page 1

2 THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Pennsylvania Avenue, Corner 11th Street, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't, piste wsemani ls ‘Tre Evesixe Stan is served the city by carriers, on their own account, cents per week, or 44'cents ver month Copies the ccunter, each. By mail—postage pre- 1d— 50 cer hone year, #6: #ix months, 33 {Entered at the P 2 at Washiogton, D.O., Bs secomd-cls+s mal er. Tae WEEKLY STAR—published on Frid months, 81; SUNDA Baceslanreate Sermon ident, Bev. W: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1. Auniversary, Law Department, 4 o'clock p.m. THURSDAY, JUNE 2. Anniversary of Coliewe Department, $ o'clock p.m. THE ABOVE EXERCISES WILL BE HELD IN THE COLLEGE CHAPEL. The reeuiar Oral Examinations in the Academical Department for the scholastic year ending Tune 2 whloccur on FRIDAY, TUESDAY and WsDNES- DAY, Msy 27 and 31 and June 2 ‘The examinations ag well as the other exercises are open to the public. m23-4t WE, THE UNDERSIGNED GROCERS, cing business in the West Fnd. will clo espective piaces of businces at 7:36 O'OL90! . FnOM JUNE ist UNTIL SEPTEMBER Isr, days excevted. C. WITMER, COGAN & SON, P. H. WARD. B 1. WHEELER, WR BROWN, J. H. KNOTT. RIGGLES & HOPRINS, m28-2t* BOTICE.—The annual meeting of the Lot Holders of Osk Hill Cemetery Company will be held in the office of the company xt the Ceme- tery, on MONDAY, June 6th, at 5 p.m., for the f electing’ a board of manaceré to serve By order WDE YOAT sig) GORZLER, Secretary. MEETING OF THE ‘East CSE ASAE Stockholders of the rmount Gas, Coal and Coae Company will be held at the Office m25-eord of Gonmings = bal are oe street north- *, F AY, Jun: at 4 o'clock p.m. “nds 10e JAMES E. BELL, Secretary. HAMILTON & SHEDD PLUMBING NNT GAS FIXTURES. SLATE MANTEL! ROBES, RANG ‘AND 3 All Binds of Job Work tn our line promptly at- tended to. HAMILTON & SHEDD, mit 409 ¥. BROOKS, wi goods and a quer- ter of a century practical experience. Ican mest all compet.tion snd sell at Lowest Rarrs. Im- ime selection. Retort Gas Stoves, . F. BROOKS, 551 15th street. EUBERA SPRINGS WATER, (from Ark- anass,) Summit Deep Kock, Geysor. (Sara- to Salurian, Michizan Congress Water. and other natural waters, freshly received, snd for sale on draught at MILEUEN'S PHARMACY, 1429 Pennsylvania sve. HOTICE ‘The undersized having opened his New Store at 1419 NEW YORK AVENUE, with a well-selected stock of B (D MISCELLANEOUS HARD- UILDERS’ ASX: — CUTLERY, TOOLS, &c., respectfully tnvites his friends and the pablic to “sna JAMES B. LAMBIE. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE FREEOMAN'’S SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY, jotice is hereby given to Creditors of the FEKEDMA} ‘TRUST COMPANY that all claims must be pre- tented, snd sil dividends heretofore deciared sp- plied for, at this oftice, on or before AUGUST dea be barred, and the amounts dis- rated among the other creditors o! 18 a ~ Pangea provided 18 the act of February 21 S85 Depositors who have not siready recstved ends should unmediately forward their books hall or express, or through some responsible or banker, accompanied with their address. marl? JNO. JAY KNOX, Commissioner. AMUSEMENTS. ON’T FORGET THE STRAWBERRY TIVAL at the hall of the R E tonic Temple, Yth and . iN NIGHT, June Ist. No admittance charged. Coa- versation, recitations, music aud strawberries. B FES- fe} RUIT, &c., FESTIVAL—UNION TOWN. D.O. ‘The isaies of Emanuel P. E. Chureb will hold ‘3 Fes:ival for fivesnecessive evenings, commencing ‘TUESDAY, May 3ist, in the old Kchool House, Uniontown. D. © , for the beneat of their Church. Admission 5 cents. m0 eo! Giese, LITERARY ANO MU-IOAL ENTER. TAINMENT atCartis Hall, Georgetown, of TUESDAY EVE: 3, May Sst, commencing at 8 o'clock, under the direction cf J. HENRY WIL- BON, Esq, assisted by Little Annie Lewis, Mra. Dr. ‘Winter, Mr. D. C. Bangs, and other good talent. Proceeds for the benefit of Dumbarton Avenue ME. Church. Admission—adulu, 25¢ ; children, 15¢ m28 3t NATIONAL THEATER WEDNESDAY Jcxe Ist. Grand Testimonial Benefit Tendéered by their ‘Numerous Friends to RB. L. DOWNING ASD, ABA COLE. INGUMAR, Tickets to be had at the following places: Brad Adams’ Book Store, F st ; Metzerott Music Sto Willard’s Hotel; Qhspman's Book Store and Na: tonal Hotel. m27-5t ASHINGTON NATATORIUM, E sTsxeEr, BE- TWEEN 6TH AND TzH NORTHWEST.—Water toten ‘tdeep. We guarantee to teach to swim in from eiht to ten lessons. ‘Expert male and female teachers ready at all hours to wive instructions at the lowest rates. Bincle ad- mission 25 cents. HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, 317 Ninth Street Northwest. GIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO MODEENIZING DEFECTIVE PLUMBING IN CITY RESIDENCES, AND, HAVING A LARGE FORCE OF COMPEPENT WORKMEN, ATTEND PROMPILY ALL JOBBING ORDERS, ww" STONE ABERT, ATTOBNEY-AT-LAW, jan? Wo. 408 Sth street northwest. K=="" NEW SHIBT FACTORY, danl2 414 Oth Bt 414 9th Bt. A. J. LOCKHART, Ccrten Fine Drees Shirts s specialty. Master's! and workmanship the very best. All our Shirts are made in our own factory. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS. FANCY FRENCH SHIRTINGS, 830 per dozen. Mr. Lockhart was formerly with Tee! for 9yeara recommend as bis shirt cutter, and I can safely him as the best in his ine. GEO, T. KERN, 414 Oth Street northwest. DERSHIRTS, oe 2 INK GAUZE UNDERSHI NE GAC aes Par ve m7-Im CUBFS, 25 cents a pair. We are now closing out our larve stock of SILK NECK WEAR at lesa than wholesale prices. MEGINNISS’, 1002 F street vorthwest. QcHeoL MepaLs. NEW DESIGNS. LOW PEICES. SAXPL LEWIS: sons, SEWELLEBS AND SILVERSMITHS, mils 1215 Pennsylvania ave. Sete as ee ni D = M.W. GALT. BHO. & CO., mis 1Or iy ANSE FISCHER'S DE! rihweet Bear the UB. P ™Tadies’ sod ¥ CLEANING ESTAB- WORKS, No. 906 @ at. id DYED; QEEANED (and, DYED; also, fine EVENING im cleaning DI ‘Thirty yeare’ experience. Terms mod- erate marae VOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER AWNINGS, apd HAISLETT is the map t) make them. m)3-la ° ol7_MABKKET SPAOB. + AND PEARLS MOUNTED TO | Gentlemen's GARMENTS $f all Rings | 4 CBEPE VEILS, ———— = é . MEMORIAL DAY, 1881. THE DEAD HEROES HONORED. DECORATING THE SOLDIERS’ GRAVES, EXERCISES AT ARLINGTON THE SERVICES AT OTHER CEMETERIES No finer day could have been selected for the decoration of the graves of Union soldiers, uader the auspéces of the Grand Army ofthe R3pubite, Department of the Potomac; the warm rays of the sun being tempered by cooling breez2s from the southeast. The city presented a holiday appearance. The government departm2nts and District offices were cloced, and the bankers and mest of the business population suspended their usual vocations. The markets were opened bat afew hours. The statues of military and naval heroes about the city were all decorated with evergreens and flowers, and flags were displayed at half mast from all the government bulldings, the hotels and other prominent The morning parade of the military and the G. A. R. Was witnessed by large crowds of people along the route of the procession. The day was opened by the firing of a salute at sunrise at Fort Myer by a detachment of the signal corps under Capt. R. P. Strong. At az early hour the streets were full ot ex- curstonists and picnickers bound to Harper's Ferry, to Richmond, down the Potomac, and to various points in ‘the surrounding country, while fishing parties were numerous. At Whit- field (near Lanham’s, some ten miles out), on the B. & P. RB. R., the Sunday school at that lace, With those of Parker’s Chapel, Bladens- 5 and Benning’s, picnicked. The Midland train took about 150 excursionists to Luray, the Washington Excursicn Co. took nearly 400 to Ricbmond, Ryland Chapel about 180 to Carlin’s Spring, Va., and about 1,500 went to Harper's Ferry. The Procession. ‘The organizations participating in the parade assembled in D street and Pennsylvania ave- nue, right resting on 9th street, and at 10 oclock the order was given and the line of march wastaken up as follows: Detachment of mounted police. MILITARY—REGULARS AND VOLUNTEERS Erevet Maj. Gen. R. B. Ayres, (Post 1, Mary- land,) grand marshal; ist Lieut. Geo. Mitchell, adjutant, and ist Lieut. Sebree Smith, R.Q.M: Band of 24 U.S. artillery. Ligut battery A, 24 arullery, four pieces and caissons, Brevet Col, A. C. M. Pennington and Lieuts. A. D. Schenck, E. 8S. Dudley and W. P. Edgerton. Batteries b, C, D and H, U.S. artillery as infantry, com- manded by brevet Maj. Graves, Capt. Joha Gil- vray, ist Lieut. J. C. Scantling aud 24 Lteuts. E. M. Weaver, Hamilton Rowan and Frank E. Hobbs. The colors of the regiment, borfe by “B" battery, attracted much attenttoa, Its folds being covered with the names of the battles in which the regiment had participated. U. 8. Marine band, 40 pieces, under the lead- ership of Prot. John P. Sousa; battalion of U. S. Marines, Capt. Charles ¥. Williams, command- ing, with Lieutenants T. N. Wood and Carroll Mercer. Wasbington Cadets, Capt, C. A. Fleetwood; dark biue cutaway coats, white and gilt faciags ard trimmings, light blue pants, infantry caps with white pompon. Capital City Guard, Capt. T. S. Keeley, ist Lieut. Chas. Douglas, 2d Lieut. John Marshall, 60 men, upiformed in biue coats with bufl Uuimmings, blue pants of a darker shade with broad buff stripes and infantry cap with white and blue pompon. Lincoln Light Infantry of Georgetown, Capt. “L. T. Johnson, uniformed in dark blue coats, With white factpgs and shoulder knots, sky blue pants, infantry caps with white pompon. West Washington Zouaves, Capt. Thomas, uniformed in red pants, white leggings, blue Jacket and red cap, making a brilliant appear- ance. GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC; flags of the G.A.K.; marine fleld music; Uaton Depart past od Veteran corps, Capt. 8. E. Thomaso: "nent Commander Wm. Gibson and staf department commanders; posts of the G Army of the Republic in the followlvg ord Jonn A, Rawlins, Post No. 1, P. D. Haises, com- manding; Kit Carson, Post No. 2, Jaa. M. Et- ar, commanding; Lincoln, Po3t No. 3 F. uate, commanding: O. P. Mortou, Post N No.4, Wm, G. Hall, commander; Geo. W. Meds, Post No. 5, Thos. G. Allen. commander; John F. Keynolds, Post No. 6, LB. Parker, com A.B, Cadets, Stanton Weaver, ¢om- . The members of the Grand Arm be ‘tired tn the uniform of the order—W Clellan caps and blue blouses—and marching by fours, made a fine show. Nearly every one | in this division carried a boquet,and there were many flags along the line. Tne @. A. R. Cadets, smali boys, by their fine marching, attracied much attention. ‘The line of march was westwara from 9th street on the north side of Pennsylvania ave- nue, and through Bridge street, Georgetown, to the Aqueduct bridge, where the parade was dismissed, most of those participating in it proceeding to Arlington to take part in the services there, At Arlington. » GARFIELD THE FIRST DECORATION DAY ‘ORATOR. ‘The first day that there was an organized decoration of the graves at Arlington with aa crator and the other accessorie3 wa3 May 30, 1868. ‘The orator on that occasion wag Gen. Jas A. Garfleld, now President of the United States, To-day the ceremonies were as elado- rate as they were then, If the attendance was not as large. There were many gore PEOPLE AT ARLINGTON 10-DAY than those. who paid any attention to the cere- monies. The grounds, romantic and plctur- esque In the extreme, make one of the best Places in the nelghborhood of Washington for burposes of outdoor enjoyment. Many partics went over to-day simpiy to pienic and have a good time. They were scattered everywhere over the green grass and uuder the gratecul shade of the old oaks. The groviuds, except near the road where the undergrowth is some- | What rank, were in the finest order. ‘na bright red of the circuitous drives contrasted very well with the green everywhere elsa. It | Was warm at times. Generally, however, a cool breeze fanned the cheeks and made com fort one of the features of the day. SCENES ON THE ROAD. : By 9 o'clock this morning, people began to get across the Aqueduct bridge, Arlington beat. Folks went in stages, buggles, carriages, and everything with wheels that a horse couid be attached te. Many walked. Ladies and chtld- ren were among the latter. Tne long tramp was hot and dusty, but the laughter which rang out slong the road ‘testified that the pedestrians rather liked it than otherwise. They took the | dust of the carriage or buggy philosophically, | peg vi on with baskets and holiday out- | Ot. ‘The Heriics and wagons took over crowded and jolly loads. It was a sight tosee these ve- | biclés getting their loads where the street cars @ . | Stop at Georgetown and on the other side of the os | brigge, aud then putticg out for Arlington. The toli-fiend at the Aqueduct had to have assis:- ants. They gathered in the shekels briskly. THE ENTRANCES TO ARLINGTON are very pretty, but as usual on Decoration day they were made hideous by vang and ‘wagons and booths parked on either side. Ice cream, sour lemonade and bad luncheon were howled by the venders in voices any but melodious. It was noticed with much satis- faction that trade seemed tobe rather dull. Boys with buckets of water sprang from the side of the roads how and then and offered to water the horses as a carriage or buggy passed by. THE OLD MANSION Was an object of much interest, and its vener- able halis were crowded with interested sight- seers. The view from the porch in front was much enjoyed. The city is in the distance with the beautiful grounds for a frontispiece. Between, the Potomac was_lke a broad stream of sliver. THE ‘TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN” was also visited by large numbers. It was draped as to base and top with flags. Hanging just below the top was a garland of evergreens and bright roses. The ves In each had a small flag at fe head” with a wreath of green resting on the headstones, The grass over the graves was in excellent keeping. ‘The bills and valleys in the splendid oid estate were swarmed over by children and by fathera and mothers. You could not go anywhere but you ran upon @ party in some cool nook par- taking ef the solids and liqatds of this lite. Everybody seemed to enjoy tnemselvea. Long before the hour for the eeremontes to com- menee people Degaa to assemble around the amphitheater. THE AMPHITHEATER looked very pretty. The white canvass over- head reflected a soft light below. The green of the surrounding harbor made pretty plc- tures under the canvass and sunlight. From either side of the columnsof the outer tier flags were drawn and draped. Bannerets and shields made centerpieces In the beams be- tween the columns. Many of the columns have Teen grown around hy ivy and Virginia creepers. ‘The speaker's stand was very handsomely ar- Yanged. The speaker's desk was of soltd marbie. “E Pluribus Unum” was on the front of it The desk was between the center columas. From the middle of the woodwork above large flags depended to the two columns, In the center,was a large shield, surrounded by ever- greens neatly draped. On the brickwork below the desk the words, “In Memoriam,” stood out In bright boxwood. The whole front of tue stand was covere/ with flags and bunting. The rest of the stand had shields at short tntervals. Three bannerets sprang from the tops of each Shield. The grass inside the amphitheater was of a bright, fresh greep. Not:many seats were provided for the general audience. {t was im- possible to seat them all. The people stood tn- side and outside the covered space during the ceremonies and listened with interest to the proceaings. GETTING FROM ARLINGTON was not near so pleasant as going, to elther pedestrians or people driving. The dust was pretty bad early in the day. In the afternoon too much traveling had made it fearful. A team raised dust enough to last a month; and every time one walking put a foot down a little cloud of the same delightful substance arose. There was not much jaugning coming back. The heat and burdens of the day had about taken all the fun out of those who went to Arlington. Exercises at Arlington, At noon a national salute was fired by a detachment of the Signal Corps, under Capt. R. P. Strong, U.S. army, The procession, con- sisting of the committee, the invited guests, members of ihe G.A.R., ex-soldlers and sallors, and the orphan children, formed at 12 m. in front of the Arlington mansion and headed by the Marine band marched 10 the tomb of the “Unknown,” where, halting, the band played a dirge; after which the march was continued by the main road to the cemetery, where the procestion separated and proceeded with the decoration of the graves. The Marine band, during the ceremonies of decoration, rendered Sporepriate selections. After the decoration of the graves the procession reformed and marched to the amphitheater, where the ser- vices where held. Among those seated on the grand stand were President Garfield, Secretary Hunt, Secretary Windom, Postmaster Generai James, Gen. Sher- man, Gen, Melggs, Col. Corkbill, Col. Dodge, Gen. Poe, Col Bacon, and Mr. J. 8. Brown, the President's private secretary. AT THE AMPHITHEATER the exercises were opened by music by the larine band, and Dep't Commander Wm. Gibson called the assemblage to order, saying: “Lailies and Gentlemen and Comraites:—To preserve the memories of those who fought in defence of the national unity, the Grand Army of the Republic has appointed the 30th of May as a memorial day. As department commander and chairman of the committee of arrange- ments for ene the graves of Our faiien comrades in this department, it 13 my duty to Call this assembly to order.” Rev. Dr. W. H. Hicks (of the Independent Methodist churcb) then offered prayer. THE POEM, Comrade W. W. Granger read a stirring original poem, too long for our crowded col- umns to-day. Its conclusion was as follows: Things change and perish—grand deeds are immor- And he whore name is wedded, at Death's portal, We ‘o acme great act, makes it thereby undyin« ‘Theirs have b.en thua made deasthiess who aro lying 3 Rouna ua to-day, beneath those green* mounds sleeping, With fame committed to their country’s kesping. ‘Their work is done. 1t cannot be rewarded; Eut wo, their comraies. and the flax they guarded In ture will guard their tomos, ana tell the story or thet true liver, brave desths, and weil-earued glory, Long live the land they loved, to share the Instar ‘They shed upon it—lovg fresh honors c:ust-r Around its psthway, in the m-rch of nations; Long shine each s:ar in its wraud constella'i in. Ana lovg as Time endures their memories fl;u-teb Who gave their blood that country’s ue t2 uour- uh. [Applause. ] Tuen followed music by the Marine band— “ Safe in the Arms of Jesus.” Hon. Mark H. Dunnell, of Minnesota, was then introduced and delivered the oration. HON. MARK H. DUNNELL'S ORATION. Mr. Dunnell spoke in substance as follows: We are here, he said, at this hour, amid the graves of fallen heroes, and we come to honor them. We bring the beautiful flowers of spring, the red, the white and the blue, the fatrest and finest products of earth, as our chosen em- blems of affectionate remembrance. Herolam in human conduct every age has admired. The nation that does not keep in memory the deeds of her true heroes and defenders deserves No place in the list of honored nations, and has already merited the scorn which will certainly overtake her. Decoration day is truly a day of just sentiment and emotions growing into noble Tecolves, which will not and cannot fall to awaken and keep altve the higher sentiment of patriotism so essential to the life of the na- Uop. The hand that lays the sweet and deli- cate emblem of love on the grave of the dead soldiers will grow stronger for the natlon’s de- fence, and the heart whioh impeis the tender act will grow warmer towards the land for which the hero gave his life. All honor to the Grand Army of the Republic, by whose action it was dedicated, and may the day be heid in sacred observance long after the present mem- bers of this honorable association shall ba gathered to their fathers, Some one may ask,hesaid,it I would keep altve the memories of the rebeilion. For some pur- pores! certainly would. I . ould avert thecursé which would fall upon us by a forgetfuiness of the unparalleled sacriiices which its suppression made necessary. It .would provoke tne curse ot Heaven, and would be little leas-than trea- sop itself. ' A recall of-the struggle will show how much was expended in life and treasure to terminate It In the interest of liberty and the Union. There are other reasons why we should not forget the war. A remembrance such a3 this day provokes will stimulate us to take care of the widow and the orphan of the Union sol- dier, We shall be more likely to demond that every promise and pledge of the government, mace at the time of her extreme necessity, shall be most faithfully kept. Who shall ask me to be biind to the noblest exhibitions of Patriotism on the entire pageor human Bistory? Recollections of the war for mere partisan pur- los would be unworthy and unpatriotic. ‘hey are Rot to be tried in the interest of hate and discord. Where the noble and brave lie buried, let us there pledge anew our devotion to she poy ueny for which these men gave up their lives. As we again move amtd their graves, let me speak to you inthe words of another: “Tread lightly, speak softly, For hallowed the hours Our hearts hold commune through The language of flowers With the heroes now hoiding KB The ae san laughs see ‘rom the battles of time At their Ohieftain’s behest.” Here now, at this grand hour, with all Nature smiling about us; in sight of the nation’s Capi- tol, with the waters of the classic Potomac rolling past us to the sea, washing the sacred lands which a Washington so loved, and where many thousands each year go to visit nis al resting place, what may be the thoughts which should most impress us? Some lesson should come from this visit. These flowers will fade, exquisite though they be. We may even forget the transactions of this day, but Shall nothing be left in the mtnds of those who Shall they not accept and follow some conception of what the govern- ment now needs and what it shall needin the near and remote future? These graves about ‘us tell the result of a terrible conilict of arms; how one part of the Union fought against 4 aration was ; lasted defen how it has gath- brought. tem to one piaco, that t_them to one p a they may snnine ‘at which the pat may weep and renew his fildelity to the Union and the sublime principles which it proclaims to the worid. 2 reatness of the republic was never 80 Gisplayed to the world as now. in wealth was never 80 great; rosperity Was never so imposing. ‘The credit or the government is a marvel to the older powers of the world. During the sixteen years which have followed the close of this war of the sections, there has been displayed among us a wondrous power in recuperation and deve'opment. We are to-day justly proud And, Justly nappy, for with this revurn to the ‘1 we triumphs ‘ot @ behold an increase of that trates Spirit which took its flight when the eplrit of war triumphed for the hour. I uening Star. WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, MAY 30, 1881. TWO CENT |e ROM THE SEAT OF WAR. The Day Before the Bate. PLANS OF THE CONTRSTANTS—DIBSENSIONS AMONG TBE STALWARTS—SIGNS OF A BREAK BETWEEN CONKLING AND CORNELL—APPARENTLY A DEAD- LOCK ANRAD. Albany was rather quiet yesterday and Sat- Urday night, as most of the party leaders had tert the city over Sunday. Last night, how- ever, enough of them had returned to set the current of inquiry and speculation in motion again. Further indications were displayed of | growing ill-will to Governor Cornell by the Jonkiing wen. He is chi ts ie charged with disloyalty UGLY RUMORS ArLoaT. | deem it a duty here where scared ashes rest to | invoke the continued and yearly growing In- | crease of this spirit till every state and every | citizen shall concede that God hath given to | them the fatrest inheritance beneath the skies, and that Washington and Adams, that Heury and Franklin thought out and formed for us the best civil government which has yet been given to aby people in any age. Our extent of territory, our varied Climate, our rich folls; our mineral resources, equal to all the Possible demands which the most refined elvill- zation may exact and call for; our vast sea- coast; our inventive gentus; our characteristics a6 arace give notice to the whole world tha We must be let alone in the mighty work which Gcd and pature have assigned us In the world’s career. Perfect freedom alone opens up to man his majestic possibilities, and puts into action every force with which he has been endowed. It permits scope to every aspiration of the soul and mind. A civil government which can allow to each citizen in 1t the highest personal free- dom in the modes adopted for individual devel- opment in the line of real progress and happl- ess Is the best government. Does not our gov- ernment give us this liberty in a larger measure than any other? Not simply that we elect our own rulers and are sovereign in a true govern- Mentai sense, but that the government fs ab- sent from us, feta us alone, permits and makes Jawful every act which, under law, we may Tecolve upon for our own personal good. We May go and return. Every school fs open to every ‘child. The dictates of conscience ara left freetoall. The state has not made our scholars, it has not given us our statesmen, but it has permitted the citizen, in no way alded by hereditary rights and privileges, to make his Way to thie highest place among’ scholars and Statesmen. Yes, my friends, we may well re- joice to-day in our grand civil inheritance. But ‘We must remember that not mere material re- sources and personal freedom make a state. What constitutes a state? Not high-raised battlem ent or labored mound, ‘Thick wall or mosted gate Not cities proud with spires and turrets crowned ; ., Not bays and broad-armed porte" Where, laughing at the storm, rich navies ride: (ot starred and spangled courts Where low- browed baseness wafts perfume to pride. «Noe men! bigh-minded 10%, With powers as far above duil brutes endowed, tn forest, brake or den, AB hearts excel cold rock and brambles rude; Men who their rights know, But know their rights, and snowing dare maintain, Prevent the long-aimed ow, And crueh the tyrant while they rend the chain; ‘Theee constitute a state. And severeiwn Jair, that states collected will, O’er thrones and giobes elate Site empress, crowaing good, repelling ill. Dark days and dark months came to the na- tion when the immortal Lincoin was at its head, and while the men here butied were struggling to save it. During these days its needs impeil promises. It gave its word and pledy2d is honor, What a halo of glory rests down upon us to-day because the moral consclence of the people compelled the administrations to meet every One of these promises; what a tide of na- {fonal honor and prosperity has set in upon us because Of this just course in the action of the government; our present and late financial suc- cess inthe management and reduction of the national debt has not come so much from the action of the Secretaries of the ‘Treasury as from legislation which the people hayé or- gained, having clearly and unmistakably in view the exact fulfillment, in letter and spirit, of every money promise made in the midst of the war. Our career in this direction has given us honor before the world. Other promises were made. They were made, Rot tc the holders of money which the govern- Ment needed and ovtained, but to fatners, brothers, sons and lovers. They were offered to the father as he sat by his fireside with his wife and children about him in the full enjoy- ment of home. The government asked him to Jeave these cherished objects of his love aud go forth for her defense, and to his almost certain death. It asked the noble son to leave father ard mother. It coupled with these requests honorable promises _It was but right and nat- ural it should do so. It agreed to take good care of the widow with her children and the parents whose stay in advancing years it thus took away. During the years that have followed the con- test, these promises have been honorably met, aid though complaints have been heard as to the manner and tme of thelr fulflliment, yet the government has displayed an honorable regard to this class of her pledges She has poured out from ner refilled coffers hundreds of millions. This has been right. The mosey should go out cheerfully and not grudgingly. But for the men who ell, the government itself would have fallen—with it civil lberty would have fallen. The moneys paid out on the pension roll are but as dust in the balance against the result of the victory which these Mev Wrought out. These two pledges to which I bave now alluded burdened the legislation of Congress during the war; we may weil rejotce that they have been s0 faithfully and religiously kept. National good faith 1s above all price. But it 1s a duty to condemn as well as appiaud. Since the war laws have been passed providing that the discharged soldier of the Union army should have the preference in appointment to civil office here in Washington, other things being equal Such laws are right. But 1sit true that they have been disobeyed? Yes! And I say it, not in anger, but in sorrow. This thing 1s all wrong. It is no way to treat him who was willing to meet death chat death migbt not come to his country, If these laws remain. unrepealed. let no ofticer disobey them. When we consider the vastness of our terri- tory, our rapidly increasing population, the inccming tides of ple from foreign shores, the many nationalities represented in our pop- ulation, the multiplied and often confileting Interests of the people, the presence ani de- structive forces of vice in the large cities of the unicn, the growing wealth in the nation, its true nature, its power tocorrupt and destroy, Its stil) greater power when employed in cor- poratiops, we ask whether our simple govern- met, resting wholly upon and with the people composing it, shall be equal to the Strains 1f not perils 1n reserve for it, We devoutly hope so, for civil and religious liberty must abide here if anywhere. If representa- lve government fails here, it falls for the entire race and for all tine. How may we add to the social and civil forces which shall lessen the evil and appirent- ly Gestructive elements to which I have just alluded? Every American citizen should be an Americen. He should love the goverament under which be lives, and honor its republican characteristics, and by word and act should teach a true love of country. The gentus of the government should be studied in the family and the schools. Its grand history should be at‘the hands of every American scholar. The progress made in all depart- ments of labor and enterprise should become @ just source of national pride. All the virtues should be cherished by the people. The tendencies to efeminacy and vice which the accumulations of wealth have never failed to promote in other countries, should be avertea by the adoption and practice of the habits and employments becoming the sim- plicity of our form of government. Wealth alone should be no peepee to place or power. Personal worth andreal merit alone should be recognized. All the virtues of heart and mind should be encouraged. Love of coun- try should be fostered at home and in the schools. Universal education should be the watchword. All the states should provide for it and the general government should encour- age it, e ker concluded as follows:—And now, fellow-citizens standing in this beau- Uful place, and by the graves of these falien heroes, let us swear fidelity to the grand principles of right that lie at the foundation of all good Tnments and here make the sol- emn pledge to cultivate and encourage all the virtues which adorn human character and dig- ify the state, to insist by voice and vote upon an administration of the government in har- mony with its character and its laws, and to teach tothe youth about us the enchanting Jessons of lotism everywhere found in our national history. Acting thus we may properly say: After music by the Marine band, an original poem, “Arlington Heights,” was read by the authoress, Mrs. Emily ‘Thornton Charles, (Emtly Hawthorne.) Music, “America,” by the Marine band and audience, and benediction, by Kev. Wm, W. Hicks, closed the ceremonies. Exercises at Soldiers’ Home. ‘The veterans of the Home, under command of Brigadier General Joseph H. Potter, gov- ernor of the Home, met the commit- tee of the G, A. R. and those attending the ceremonies, at: 10 a m., at the pavilion on the east side of the cemetery grounds. Here the assembly was called to order by Comrade E1- win M. Truel). An invocation, by Department Chaplain, Rev. B. Swallow followed. ‘Rest, Spirit, Rest,” was then sung by thechoir—B.C Mecser, lesder, and Mrs. W. H. Pope, organist. An original poem, by Mrs. A. Denisoi was then by Comrade N, M. Brooks, anc “Tenting on the Old Camp Ground” was sung by the choir, Colonel G. B. Corkhtll was tnea introduced, and delivered the oration, COL, OORKHILL’S ADPRESS. Col Corkhill commenced his address by The New York Tivws of to-day makes the stating that they ‘ad assembled to engage in a ceremony that belongs especially to the present time and to our own country, a cere- mony that has a significance above monu- ments and beyond statues. He sald he was speaking to an audience tnat had not its counterpart in any assembly that met to-day for asimilar purpose, for he had before him the heroes of three wars; men who were with Scott or Taylor in Mexico; men who trailed through the poisonous swamps of Georgia in the Seminole war; men who were with Grant or Sherman in the late war. He mentioned some of them—Sergeant John T. Brayman,now eighty years old; Sergeant Wm. Rafter’ and Sergeant John Walters, Major General Jonn Sedgwick’s trusted orderly. Col. Corkhill pald a noble tribute to Gen. Sedgwick, under whom he, bimself, served in the late war. Speaking of ‘the Soldiers’ Home, he said 1t is “an institu- tion without a parallel in any country under the sun—founded by soldiers, sustained by soldiers, and the property of soldiere. To Gen. Scott, then commander of the army, alone is due the credit of founding this home. It was one of the dreams of hus early service, and the hopes of bis maturer manhood, and when a captured City lay at the mercy of his victortous: army. the result of many bloody and decisive battles, he demanded of them as a tribute a sum of money sufficient to purchase this mag- nificent property and to establish upon a per- Manent basis this home for soldiers of the United States army. And I am now addressing men who know what its purchase cost;men who followed the gallant General Shields, with re- lentless valor, up the rugged acclivity of Cha- Pultepec. who battered at the gates of Belen and San Cosme, and levied the tribute that purchased this home. paying for it in earnest devotion, generous sacrifice and heroic bravery.” He paid a passing tribute to Gen Scott and referting to the fact that within plain view of the platform where he was 3) ‘ing were the graves of six thousand of the sons of the Tepublic; he briefly, but eloquently, reviewed the origin and of the late warand “itis not true that the people of this country are ungrateful, or that they have for- gotten the heroes who periled their lives for ‘thelr country’s honor. Itis but sixteen yt since the war closed. At the first election, ears the general of the army becam? the President of the United States, and he tn turn was suc- ceeded by a distin: hed citizen who had earned the rank and title of general while leading the armies of the union to battle. And what of the present? In every department of the national government andin the ad- ministration of the affairs of every state that Was loyal to the flag, you find fully represented the union soldiers of the war of the rebellion.” He recalled the incident that as Gen. Thomas” “guns were thundering away at Chicamauga, a young officer—then the chief of staff of Kose- cranz—begged the privilege to join Gen. Thomas at the front where the battie was raging. At the risk of his life, as he gallantly rode along the line of death to meet this intrepid com- mander, he was a fit type of the voluatesr soldiers of the eS He joined General Thomas, and during the entire day, where danger Was the most Imminent he was found. And on the field he displayed such personal courage and such distinguished ability that he received not only the thanks of his commander, but justly earned the right to wear the double stars Of B Inajor general of the army, Can It be sald that the country has forgotten her heroes, when the bronze statue of the immortal Thomas adorns the fairest equare of the na- Uon’s capital, and that young officer, who was his trusted assistant on that blooay Meld Is to- gay the President of the United States.” Col. Corkhill closed with an eloquent tribute to the dead soldiers they had met to honor, and was heartily applauded. After Col. Corkhill’s oration the anthem—The American Union (F. Widdows) was sung by the choir, and the benediction was given by De- Partment Chaplain Rev. B. Swallow. Tae veterans of the Home and others then strewed flowers on the graves, during which ceremony ibe following selections of music were rendered by the choir: Ode—Tread Softly, this ts nal- lowed ground; One Hundred Years ago, Na- tonal Hymn—America. Congressional Cemetery. The decoration of the graves of the soldiers and eaflors at this cemetery attracted quite a large attendance. The assemDly was called to order by Comrade G. J. P. Wood, who said: Ladies, Gentlemen and Comrades: Once again we have met 1n this stlent city of the dead, to pay a tribute of love to the memory Of our comrades, who lie sleeping here. Thetrs 1s the sweet sieep of the just, who died not for themselves but fortheir country. They responded to the cali of duty when they left their homes to battle for the rights of map, that the glorious Uaton, bought with the blood of our fathers, shou! hot be destroyed, but should live to biess the militons yet to come. We do not come here to strew their honored grave with flowers because they died like brave men, no! but that we love and believe in the cause for which they lala down their lives, we come here and to other cemeteries of our land and hold these services to keep their memories undimmed tn the hearts of those who stood side by side with them when they went down to death. Also that those who bave or will come after them may learn to love their memory as we do, and love the Union for which they died. As ex-Union soldiers and sailors we claim this “ay as belong ing to the Union dead; the day of all days on which we strew thelr graves with flowers— sweet flowers that spring from the same mother earth that was so bountiful sprinkled with the loyal blocd of our departed comrades! That we may be better prepared for this holy and solemn duty. let us bow our heads while the chaplain invokes the blesalng of God upon our services. ‘The subsequent program was as follows: Invocation, by Rev. M. Porter Snell; Te Deum in F, (Palmer.) by the Chotr; Poem, “Come Crown Them “To-day with Memorial Flowers,” by Mrs. Maria Barton Greene, read by Comrade Jno, Williams, Post 2; ‘Under the Vaulted Arch.” (Palmer,) by the Chotr;.Oration, by Com- rade Daniel Ramey, Post 5; National ‘Anthem, (Tenny,) by the Choir; Benediction, by Rev. M. Porter Snel. Mr. F. S. Deland was director of the cholr, and Mre. Lulu Denison organist. MR. RAMEY'S ORATION. Mr. Ramey, after sketching the growth of Iberty on our shores, said: “When organizing the government a plant was permitted to grow along side the tree of Hberty—human slavery. If this evil plant had been dug up, root and branch, at that time we would not be gathered to-day in this solemn duty.” Between the greatest blessing of man, liberty, and the greatest evil that human nature 1s capable of, slavery, there could be no compromise, anc hence the war, which cost the best blood of the country and milltons of treasure; but it was worth more than the cost, for we demonstrated to the world tnat a republican government can be maintained, and we have to-day in return the grandest government of the earth,” Pilgrimage of New York Veterans 10 the Fomb of Washington. This morning George Washington Post, N { 103, of New York city, Gen. Martin T. Mc- Mahone, commander, arrived here on the early train, and being met by the Unton Veteran corre, Capt. Thomasson, were escorted to the Arlington hotel, where they took breakfast. Subsequently they took omnibusses, and pro- ceeding to the steamboat wharf, left for Mount Vernon, where they will decorate the tomb of Washington. They took with them Shrooijer’s band of thiscity, and at the tomb there were addresses delivered and other exercises. Among those of the post_here, some 30 in number, are Generals James McQuade, H. W. Slocum and Aepinwall. Decoration Day Notes. ‘The decoration of the graves at Battle and Oak Hill cemeteries and the monuments throughout the city was performed under the Girection of Comrade John Riley. The German Veteran Club decorated the graves of the soldiers at Prosy HL The Washington Light Infantry by a com- mittee decorated the graves of Lieut. Oscar Hough and Private Fitz Hillmer at the Con- essional cemetery. the march of the soldiers to the Aque- idge this morning George Mauski, pri- vate in Co. H, U. 8. > Was overcome the heat and fell. He was taken to the for precinctstation house, on K street, near 20th, and the police ambulance sent for. The ambu- lance belpg in use at the time, a telephone Message was sent to the arsenal, where the artillery are quartered, for an ambulance to remove Mauski to the hospital. Mr, F. M. Draney, contractor for removing offal and dead animals, gave the employes of the health office an ex n to-day on his new tug boat as far as Broad creek, where he has secured a landing for deposits of offais, Words of Wisdom from the Hab. arfield, thanks to od constitution and medical skiiJ, is improving. Now is a good time to drain the marshes that White House dangerous to live in. PRESIDENT OULD’s SuccessoR.—At the meet- ing of the stockholders of the Riehmond, Richmond Satrday, Mr, Joseph P. Brinton, ot 1201 uurday, Mr, . 5 Philadeip! ‘was elected to succeed Judge Ould as pi t of the road. Telegrams to The Star. SITUATION IN ALBANY TO-DAY. Arrival of Arthur, Conkling ana Plauw, ALBANY, N. Y., May 30.—Vice President Ar- thur, ex-Senators Conkling and Platt and feveral other leading stalwarts reached tnis elty this morning, and are at the Delevan Heure. There are very few members of the legislature in the city, and there is no exelte | ment. Stalwart Suggestion of Postpone- ment T November. The euggestion is made 1m some quarters tha’ the legisiature take a recess until after the November election, and then come tozether again and vote for the two U. S. Senators. Li is sald that then the members can vote more independenuy of the influences which now | overn them, for the reason that they would ‘now the disposition of thelr constituencies toward them. If they were renominated and re-elected, then they could understand that their respective positions now on the question were approved. If they are not renominated or not elected, they can vote accordingly. This Plan is attributed to the stalwarts. ‘The ad- ministration supporiers laugh at tbls propost- tion as entirely insuflicient. They say they do not want to consider apy plans just now. What the Administration Men Want and What They Claim. All they want is avotein joint session—no caucus, DO plans. no machine contrivances whatever. If Conkling and Platt cannot get the now requisite So votes owing to the ab- sence of J. S. Carpenter, they say they will accept their defeat. They do not claim as yet that there will_ be 80 votes against the resign- ing Senators The fact 1s, no one knows cer- tainly how the vote will stand. The admtuis- tration section claim every member who has requested that he be taken from the call for a caucus as ap opponent of Mr. Conkling. ‘The stalwarts at the start put down some 9) names of members on their call for a caucus, and these names crumbled away until the list con- tained only a minority, or some 50 names. Bat those Who withdrew their names or most all of them rever signea the paper ostracising Messrs, Conkling abd Plat FOREIGN AFFAIRS, Trickett and Kelly Embarked for America, Lonpon, May 30.—Edward Trickett, the Aus- tralian oareman, and Kelly, ex-champion of England, sailed hence tor New York on Satur- day last aboard the steamer Egyptian Monarcb, Betting on the Derby. The following is the latest betting in the race for the Derby stakes:—5 to 4 against Perezriue, 6 to 4 against Iroqu to 1 against Geologist, 25 to 1 against Camelterd, 25 to 1 against Sit Charles, 25 to 1 against Don Fulano, 25 10 1 against Passaic, and 66 to 1 against Tristan. Place betting against Iroquois ls now even. ‘The Sportsian to-day states that the jockey Archer will rid@ Iroquois only in the event of — Falmouth’s bay colt Great Carle not run- ing. Arrested Under the Coercion Act. A farmer named Lynch, of Ktironan, Ireland, has been arrested under the coercion act and conveyed to Galway Mr. arts in London. Mr. Svarts, representative of the United States in the international monel.iry confer- €uce, bas arrived here from Paris, «nd wili re- main in London until the reassembiing of the conference on the 30th of June. Slosson Challenges Vignaux. The Paris correspondent of the Datly Tele- graph says George F. Slosson, the American Dliliardist, whom the Parisians thought ‘dead, has reappeared there, aud challenges M. Vis- naux, the French champion, to play a game for 10,000 franes, 3,000 polos up. Slosson offers to play on a French table. Jerome Park Races. JEROME Paxk, N. Y., May 30,—First_race, mille dasb, purse $500, was won easily by Top-y, With Clarendon second, Hermit third. Time, 146}. Mysterious Death BalTimong, Md., May 30.—Adolphus C. Schaefer, jr., @ prominent cotten broker of ubis city, Was found dead in his house to-day. He left his office on Monday last and not re- turning bis clerks supposed he had gone to the country where his family were to spend the summer. For everal days a stench arose from bis house and this morning the police were called by the neighbors to investigate the cause, On breaking into the house Mr. Schaefer's body was found eéitting in a cnatr in an advanced state of dccomposition. He 1s suppesed to have died on Monday evening last. Mr. Schaefer was about 40 years old and highly esteemed in business circles. in Baltimore. BALTIM( sixes, de- fe 18; do. consols, . second series, 41; do. past due coupons, 96; do. new ten- forties, £53; bid to-day. BALTIMORE, May 30.—Ootton firm—middling, Flour stesdy—Howard street and western 8 60s4.00; do. extra, 4.25a5.00; do. family, a6 35; city milis super, 3.50aé 00; do. extra, do. family, 6. 7547.50; do. ‘Rio brands, 6. 6226.75: Patapsoo fami); steady and quiet; western southern red, 1.20a1.2" No. 1 Maryland, 1.305 spot, Ms: teh a 26%: July, 1.2436 ‘ana 26gal.26%: July, 1.24360 Dad, Auaust, 1 Ssouther: eakier: 401.9136. Corn, a western (iu:!—southern white, 653; do. yel- 5 ‘May, ‘S8a53%4 : ere and ae Oe a Bacon ciara iden Hime 113ga1236. Lard—refined, 12a12%. Butter weak and lower—prime to choice grass at 1415; packed western nominal rein fee firmer—Rio cargoes, ordinary to fair, 9all. Sugar strope—A soft, 10%. dull, 1.09. Freights to Live per rerpoo) q Receij ur, 229 barrels: wheat 121, buabels: corp, 64,036 bushels; oats, 1,609 b Shipments - wheat, 168,026, burhe! bushels. Sales-wheat, 685,600 LONDON, “May 30, 12:30 |p. m.—Consois, 103% for both. U8. bonds, 11) fives, 1075. Atisntic anc Great Western first mortgage trustecs’ Sette oe Sede (i. Central, 5 ty 30h. uM y 30, 4:30 p. for money, 102 BU. 8. bonds, ic Ee Tose New & Ocent 155%. Peanarivacts Sey COM. New York Os SoM. Pens: Gentral, 6ex "Heading, 30M. ——————_--___ Congressman Kelley’s Misfortune. A telegram from Philadelbhia, May 30, says: ‘The Herdic Coach Company of this city, organ- ized in rivalry to the railwi has cheap tran! m here. The leadin; t Congressinan W. D. Kelley who was so ta, atent coach invented by Peter Herdic, the ex-millionaire of Will ort, ‘that he organized a company and put $45.00 in Ube business. To do this he borrowed $20,000 from friends, placed $17,000 porns, to his daughter in the concern, and $5,000 of bis own. Heraic promised to furnish $35,000, which, ac- cording to the statement of the president, Gen. H. G. Sickle, he failed todo. The coaches, it 1s ital was spent in ing them, and the five- cent fares in opposition to the 6 cents by the horse cars did not pay. Judge Ke brought suit against the company for the money be had lent and obtained a judgment against it, THE SPRa DIVORCE CasE AGAIN Post- PONED.—Owing to the lines of Judge Potter, Suueatbeats SUMEtEoe e's atraay in € a inactinitely. ‘A dispatch Brovidence Baye: “GOV. 8} e to-day that owas ngreeailo to such @ was atch from Newrort, R. L, to the Philadel- hia Times quotes ex-Gov. Sprague as saying: EMTs, rague’ ‘whole course bas been shaped to shi ex. That his own course, there ‘seekip suit. and both men Sen egret and Matis ose bail each to answer at cours. EX-CONGRESSMAN O'BRIEN MARKIED.—A tele- gram trom Saratoga. taid that ex-Congreceman "| maried in Ballston on Thureday before start- ing for New York. following editortal reference to this unpleas- aniness In the stalwart ranks: “There ts no special Change in the situation Tegarding the ‘vindication’ of Mr. Conkling. Be bas gone back to Albany to resume tha thankless labor of last week, and {l 1s reported that be ts still grimly hopeful, while his Meutenants are grimly desperate. To them last, a8 Well as to outsiders, It ls evident that Mr. Conkling cannot get back his seat from this legislature without democratic aid, All idea of a caucus this ning appears to have been abandoned. Meanwhiie there Tumors regarding the feelings of the gi 8S pator towards his ocliency the governor, Acc rding to the Herald, an intimate friend | And adviser of Mr. Conkling finds Gov, ¥ much to blame for not buying Senator by threats and promises as to the supply Dill and various private bills. Such a corrupt suggestion attribu‘ed to one of the Conkling mflitary family would have Deen | denounced as calumny if recounted in a hestfte journal; appearing in a Conkling organ, it only shows Low shameless some of Mr. Conkling’s advisers are.” CONKLING DESERTED, The Thnes says of Conkling’s presence tn New York yesterday: “Mr, Conkling has now BO patronace to dispense, and the chances are most decidedly that he will have none, at least, | for some thine to come, dnd this fact 1s ample | explanation for the ‘absence of his former heLebmen. The rats have deserted the sink- ‘ip, and Roscoe Conkling -has Dagun to | realize for the first time the full meaning of the phrase ‘fair weather friends’ ‘The palltie clans Wbo Were eager to grasp his hand, and Hlockrd to the hotel for hat purpose during the lirst week after bis return from Washington, when the stalwarts filled the air with predic: tions of his triumphant re-election and “vindl- cation,’ have suddenly awakened to the fact that bis re-election ts more than problematical, and. havipg nothing to gain at his hands, they decline to take the troubie to fawn upon him.” Mr. Platt seemed to be very uneasy during the entire day. He was continually bobbing up ard down the stairs. He was courteous to everybody, and talked a great deal, but sald kittie, ‘To’ ines reporter, woo asked him What the situation was, he abswered: “I shall goto Albany to-night again. ‘There will be no conference of any kind to-day. I hope you newspaper men won't invent a conference torus think our prospects for re-election are more than cood. I believe we shall go back to Washington. Good-bye.” Aud tuen Mr. Platt skipped off up the stairs. Senator Mor_ ri), of Vermont when appealed to, declined to speak in regard to the chances of his late associate for re-election. He said, however, that he belie ved the time was not far distant when ope man would be Presta United States, and that man would be re- cognived a3 such in the exercis> of all his prerogatives. “MASTERLY SKILL” DISPLAYED IN THE ADMINIS. TRATION CANVASS. 1 The Mime outlines the situation as fol- lows: “Despite thelr poor chances of success, ex-Senators Conkling and Platt ha’ mined to remain In the fleld. They last eventng for Albany in company with Vice Presicent Arthur and Police Commissioner French. Senator Kobertson has displayed maste 1 in Conducting the Admlntstra- Von re nh canvass, the c! ¢ of candl- dates being Geferred until Conkllng and Platt withcraw or are hopelessly defeate 1, Should there be no election now, it Is deemed probable that a epecial session will be catled later in 4 ne SLATURE CAN OR MAY DO. The Trihumne says :—"* The question whether or not the legisiature will be compelled to re- main in session and ballot continuously for Senators until the successors to ‘onkling and Plats are chosen, was discussed yesterday oy the adberents of the administration and che ex Senators. In case of a deadlock two courses seem to be open. One 18 for the legisiature to adjourn, with the understanding that the gov- ertor will call an extra session late in Septem- ber or early 1 October, when balloting may be Tesumed; Or to have LO extra session, and al- | low the vacancies to be Milled by the’ legisia- | ture to be chosen In November, The danger of the later course 1s that in many assembly and senatorial Sietricts bere would be two sets of ublican candidates, and the next legisla~ ture might be democratic. This tsa contin- gency which the administration members do hot like to contemplate, and it ts doubtfal if they Will agree to adjourn unless they have the assuranee of the governor that be will call them together egain. The suggestion that @ recess shall te taken for Unree or four months | 1s met by the statement that it would endan- | ger the legality of an election of Senators, and Unis Is avother risk that it ts not deemed ad- visatie to take. It is expected by Mr. Conkltng’s friends that @ chance will be given bim some time early t. the weck ‘to explain his position.’ A serenade Will efford him Ube opportunity to deliver him- self of a speech which 1t ts sald he has began to repare. It 18 given out that while Mr. Conk- in@ewitll attack Secretary Blaine savagely, he | will stsclaum apy animosity toward President Garfleld. Mr. Conkling 1s expected toreturn bere about Thursday, On the plea Uhat he is engaged as counsel In the elevated railroad cases. Circulars continue to be sent to business men and others in this city and throughout the State, asking them to t a and write to members of the legislature, soliciting votes for Conkling and Platt. It isexpected that by this means a large Dumber of telegrams and letters from various sources may be obtained, and the manifestation of feeling in favor of the admin- istration which has come from al! parts of the state be counteracted’ THE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM. The Albany correspondent of the Times says: “Monday might the administration men will meet In conference, and an effort will be made to edopt a course to be followed in the senate acd assembly on Tuesday. Each member ts expected at first to vote for whom he pleases. if any one candidate 1s discovered to be stronger than the rest it 1s nol antictpated that there will be any difficulty in concentrat- ing the administration force, or tn deciding Which candidate shall be chosen for the long and which for the short term. A member whore word is entitled to some welght tnti- mated to-day that the Hon. Ghauncey M. De- Pew would not be in the canvass. ‘There ts more talk (0-day about Folger and Kogers than before, although Cornell is still con- stantly referred to by both factions as the strongest Cardidate in the fleld.” DOWN ON CORNELL. ‘The New York Sun says: “Ex-Senaters Conkling and Platt and Vice President Arthur started for Albany at G o'clock on the steam- boat Saratoga, Mr. into the river. 7 1ey stripe, and ali we-e full of fight, and professed to be confident cf victory. all believed that both the €x-Senators would stay in the race, and that the stalwarts in tbe legislature would continue balloting for them all sum- mer, if mecessary. Governor Cornell's acticn In the contest was the subject of some unfavorable comment. Some thought that he was plotting tg secure @ seat in the even at Mr. Conkling’s expense. All that the ahmed caging § Le me bad been lukewarm, e clans, clls of the 7 cmiicism may be warranted by his at bis command Conklifr the gvotes the igislature who bim or on the fence.