Evening Star Newspaper, September 26, 1883, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, Except AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Perth wer! Cerner Pennsylvania Ave and 11th 8.47 Evening Star Newspaper Company. GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't wy Frrxrxo fran is served to mbecrihers in the Sty cortices cn thes own accrue, at 10 cent pet Beer, or 44 cents per month. Copies at the counter, 2 Sek Wench, By mall postage prepaid—60 cents s mouth, Goesear, $6; 41x months, {Entered st the Post Office at Washington, D. C.. + Beoond-ciaes mai] matter. 1 ‘Tax Wrest Stax—published on Friday—Slayun Peeteseprepaid. Six months, 50 cente. GP AN rail subecripslons must pe paid in advance; Bepeyer sent onger than is piitd for. B vertiring made KMown on anplicatt INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE STAR, Awrersrxts—Ist pare. AtronsEy+—31 pace. Avetion Sarrs—Tth and 8t pagea, Boaxprsa—4th page. Boone, &c.—3d paze. Burmese Caxces—tth pars. ry Trraes—eth pace. Covnray Kear Estate—éth page, Dearne 8th raze. Dextistex—4th page. Dry Goops—éth vage. Epveatioat.—8th pags. Excurstons—ist page. Faux Surruis -7th pags, Fixaxctar—6th pase. Fox Rest (Rooms)—4th pags. Fer Rext (Honses)—4th prea. Fer Kes (Miscellaneons)—4th page. 2 cp Sarx (Mircellancoua)—4th page. “ ¥ex Sate (Houxes)—4th pass. G4N11EMES's Goops—3d pare. Povserenxtenines—3d page. Larirs' Goops—Sth paxe. Leet axp Founp—4th page. Moxey To Loas—4th prea. Mrpicar, &e.—6th pass. Fiaxos asp Oncaxs—6th page. Froreestowav.—8th psx Proposats—34 pace. Bartnoaps—6th pace. crap Prorvkes—4th page. Sk Ine Machines—3d page, SvocER Kesoxts—Sth page. BexctaL N fazamers, &c—6th pare. Ser Trares—5th para. Unpruraxens, &c.—7th page. Waxrep (Help)—4th pace. Warten (Situations!—4th pags, Waxtep (Houses)—4th paza. Waxtip (Rooms)—4th pase. Waste (Miscelia -4th page. ¥ MUSEMENTS NNUAL FALL LACES — A oF THE CAPITAL BICYCLE CLUB, d FRIDAY, Oct. 4th and 5th, 4-15 p.m. "from 5jr-netield, icluding the Eng- VELTY—TOURNAMENT ON THE WHLEL. D CONCERT EACH! DAY BY MARINE BAND Arg P.M. Tickets, for =ale by Membersof the Club, 25e. each. Reserved Seats on Gran] Stond at Fillis? Music Store, Me. exirs, No. a Avent Nationa, THEATER. Kate Caxton. KATE CLAXTON and CHAULES A. STEVENSON In a grand revival of the Komantic Spectacular Drama, SEA OF I Startling Ice Floe. al scene. Splendid ra Borealis. ONLY PERFORMANCE OF NS. Elegant Nauti cent Trop: Au “SATURDAY EVEN Magnifi- THEY PHANS BATURDAY AFIFi > LAST, MATINEE OF “THe SEA OF ICk.” MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, Bartley Campteli’s Spectacular Drama, Entitled 2ep26 SIBERIA. Fors OPERA HOU TO-SIGHT. ‘The New Comic Opera by Planquette, autuor of Chimes of Normandy, RIP VAN WINKLE. CHARLES E. FORD'S COMIC OP* BRA COMPANY, or, The Miller's Bride, by Buccolosa ‘The Merry War MATINEE SATUKDAY, Monday Next_EDWARD'S FOLLY COMPANY. eer (THEATER COMIQUE, ‘The handsomest house in the city, packed to the doors last night to see America’s Standard Attraction, the famous RENIZ-SANILEY NOVELTY AND BURLESQUE ] COMPANY. } - Matinces:—Tucsdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Reserved Seats on saleat Box Osfice, without extra re. sept . IME MUSEUM. : Acteat sliow ihis Week, Every afternoon and seh The TWO GIANTS, fone Haired «ts ty Kise L Dog and Monke Sud Gray, He r Man, Prof. rd, Dow, ala Joe Emmett Qnd 12 other artist, waking the greatest Show in Ameri: (no Adtuission only 10 cents to all. DEES Styne « enelurance betacen * wer, JAMES Mc! ONALD, the WEES: Yoni KE BEY, fora purseof 950. \ maw Biflcent company, ine! janes wid Will Bensley, Bae Mactinetten, Mins Kiltie Drew, the Misees Leon ard Boyer, aud uumervus others. Adinission only. teu cont, sepzt , APs SUMMER GARDEN. ‘The regular GARDEN CONCERTS will be continued Every Evening during fair weather. Admission, 10 conta. sep19-Im ts IXHIBITION No. ase ae WAERKITERDS ‘Street oo PICNICS, EXCURSIONS > ke NE LIV: R OYST? ashington, SUN stivet Whar 90 am. returning at 7 p.m. ‘Three hundret bushes of select Salt Water Oysters have been enigeied aud) will be delivered ou Satunlay er Joan W. toen oy them. Mand. ed. Musle by Prof. Pet No object onable p fh Frof. Kk. E. Odum, the Champion Diver and Daring bition Swiminer. will «ive on this occasion a series Of bis wonderful exhibits in the water. ‘Tickets sO ct-.; children 25 cts. For sale by Com- ithe at the Cigar Stand of St Mare Hotel, and at aol BepIS-ot t's B: Sunday, MPO, | NOTICES. > To Tn Mr. BROCH® hax nil he will ne ptrivine ty injure ‘The case in partic PUBLI r fin to meet his just er coup y with the d him th 1 for seve ty dollaca, when but due. The business Intewr.ty of tablished to be affvcted by nies may do. JUSTICE. 3 OF SPARTAN COU JONADAB, are v que Be tember 2 tS THAT ANY a member of th» Wash- is can addr-re their applica W.i.ONGLEY, chairman recruitine eommit= 804°25-30 F PAPE HANGHAS WILL all on (AUL Ni ris requested to # will be transacied. xT, a paver han as importent busine fie THE D to Mill meet WED g ¥ D ING, 26ti: instant, at Mrs. Morre.l’# Art Studi, w York avi and 18th «rect northwest, at 7 o'elock. 41 esa TH! WORKS OF AKT AND NATURL,” Col, D. bt. CURTISS. to attend. JOUN T. C. CLARK, sceretary pro tem. ep 25-2¢ (e> HEADQUARTERS FoR ay BICENTENNIAI. OF GERMAN Ci THE UNITED S' Abnuer’s Music 1 Esirect. Al! business heuses and manniacturer: desiring to Participate in the ‘Iucustrial Procession” on NON- DAY, October 8 are requester! to notify the under- signed nor before WEDNESUAY, Seviember 26, at above headquarters. CHA’ i 22-3 Chairman of Committee *e (ESP MEY PURLT AND PROF! SSION “ARI IN- <3 ited tonitend the openits exere:ses of the Med- teal | epartment of Howard University, at the Colle Bulldine, MONDAY, Cetober Ist, t7:30 Pe in. An Address will be delivered by Prof. B.S. Lamb, M. D- sepal-st - CB. PURVIS, M. D., Secretary, | eg GAS FixrunEs Large stock of the latest designs. LATROBES. PLUMEING AND HEATING. SAWL S. SHEDD, 409 9th street northwest. RANGES. sepis TRE » 6-7 Resi ients is to PHOSVITX, the new an! popular Brain sud Nerve Tonic and Saie- guar against Malaria, For sale aerated by the giassor in botties by W. C. MILBURN, Sole Inventor and Manufacturer, 14.9 Pennsylvania ayentie, sue WASHINGTON, b. C., August 22, 1989, CE ne Copartnomttye Nemiohste wee then the undersigned, w cer the firm neme of ‘AYLUIC & HUFTY. is this day | iesoived by mutua consent, Alco He tAYLOK wil sign in hquidation and coutinue the business. Al! part os are respe-tfully requested to make a SE! TLEMENT OF THEIK AUC ouNT 2 FRANCIS H wes a an23 vention of er ¥ cart or wagon owned by the ton Machine | ompany seen driven faster than a walk, giving time and place, whether loaded om not. L. HOLBiOUR, ‘8025-1 President, [oe Fork PURE QUININE. IN LAKGE OK SMALL CoB ctantticn at areasnabie yrien rte ~ Pi RMACY, sepld Comer 7th and I streets northwest. ES “HARDWOUD LUMBER.’ to.4-inch Prime see ed Walnut. lah y, thorous] from % to 3-inch, Cherry, thorouw! un 3g to 4-inch, Poplar, soft Tennessee, dy and seasoued. nartered Oak, from 4 to 6-4. ‘abinet and White Ouk, all Ash and Maple, t. gether with a large stock of dry and seaxcned Bailding aud Jobbing Lumber constantly on hand. WM. McLUAN & SON, 13th and_B streets northwest. fal Wastixcton, D.C., July 16th, 1893. <7 Having reas d otir facilities by the x ctric Light Ma hing, toether other improvements, we are not subse Gition of the weather, suil are prepared to promptuess, and .t low price, eny work in the lint of Vhote Engraving, for either feiief or plate-prese print ing. ‘Lesiens and estimates furn'shed upon application. THE LAUTEN ENGHAVING COMPAN: dy16 1425 New York avenue, hicknesses. GAS FIXTURES! THE LARGEST STOCK IN THe CTrY TO b4.1 CT FROM AND THE CHEAPEST. FLEass CALL AND EXAMING, CURLORAN BUILDING, E. F. BROOKS. Haswarn & Hercmssos, 424 NINTH STREET, Agenta for Low's CHELS#'A ART TILES, TRENTON ART TILT, AMEKICAN ED PANY, MINTON, MAU and other IMPORTED TILES. Brass FIRE PLACES and BRASS FIRE GOODS in GREAL VARIETY. HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON, 424 9th street, fn fep2? Buses Baxziore Heaters! ‘The attention of Housekeepers and others is again invited to these justly es CELEBKATED LATROBE STOVES. ‘Their beauty and excellence of workmanship and ish, enhanced by Int- improvements, rev: lor toany other Latrobes in the BIBB'S LATROB:S8 GUARANTEED | toxive satisfaction in every case. For sale L: | generally. | Exrma Ressers | FOR FRUIT JARS ar J. W. SCHAEFER’S, aus NO. 1020 71H STRELT NORTHWEST. Washington News and Gossip. GovexsMent Recerpts To-pay.—Internal reve- hue, $226 995.87; customs, $615,495.66. Tue Unitet States steamer Kearsarge arrived at Li.bon on the 20th instant. SENATOR DON CaMERON Is expected to be in his Seat at the beginning of the session. When last heard from his health had so much improved that he intend d to sal some time in November. His house here {3 recetving improvements and being put in readiness for oceup.tion. Iris Not Exrgcrep at the Treasury department that Assistant Secretary New will return to his desk. Tue LaBoR INVESTIGATION 70 BE CONTINUED HEkE.—A letter received here from Senator Blair St.tes that hfs labor committee, or at least Sena- tors Call, Pogh and himself, will hold sessions here in a few weeks, and will give all an opportu- nity to be heard. Grx. GREEN B. Rac has canvassed Ohto and expresses the opinion that the republicans will win. ‘THE ILLNES3 OF THE JAPANESE MINISTER.—ThO Protracted indisposition of Mr. Terashima, the mintster of Japan, has induced his government to gr:nt him an indefinite leave of absence from his Post, and in a few days he will leave for his native country, acompanied by Mr. Sameshima, an attache'of the legation. Mr, Naito, who will act 8 chorge d’sffalres ad tnterim, a gentleman of exellent English education, has arrived here to enter upon his duties as such. It 1s to be hoped the voyage of the minister and a brief sojourn in. his “nitive land will result in a restoration of health and his early return. ELRcrkic LIGHTS AT THE TREASURY.—The Sec- Tetary of the Treasury has accepted the propost- tion of the U. 8. Electric Light company: of this city to place four arc lamps on the inside of the Treasury department at the rate of 80 cents per lamp. Movements or U. S. NAVAL Vesseis.—The Pinta left New York yesterday on her trial trip to Ports- mouth, N. H., by way of the sound and shoals, and if everytilng works well will return to New York the last of this week or the first of next. She will then be fitted out for a trip to Alaska.: The Alliance arrived at 8t, Johns, N. B., on Satur- day, hiving experience strong gales’ She will leave to-day for New York. ‘THe CHAKGE OF ROBBING THE SUITLAND, Mp.,Posr. Orrick.—Dr. Wm. E. Green, of the second con- troliers’ office, who will appear for Win. Lacey, the Suitland, Md., post office clerk charged wi th: larceny of stamps on Saturday, before Co missioner Rozers in Baltimore, states that he in- tends to show that the arrest’ of Lacey was the Tesuit of a conspiracy; that Lacey has been made the scape goat ior the crimes of another, TREASURY BALANCES.—The statement of the U. 8. Treasurer shows gold, s!lverand U. 8. notes in the Treasury to-day, a3 follows: Gold coin and Dullion, $204,955,012; silver dollars and_ bullion, $119,111 fractional silver coin, $27,022, hob's, € 24; total, $103,734.70. Cert outstintin old, $55,795,390; sliver, $77, currency, $11,975,000. NAVAL OxpeRs.—Pagsed Assistant Surgeon G. C. Lippincott to the naval hospital, New York; Naval Constru:tor Philp Hichborn as a member of the board of inspection and survey; Civil Engineer T. C. McCoil.m to temporary duty In the bureau of yurds and docks; Lieut. Frank A. Wilner detached Trom the coust survey and ordered to the Alert Oc- tover 20th; Lieut. Eiward M. Hughes from the coust survey steam Gedney, October 1, and placed op watting orders; Lieut.’ Frank W.Nichols from the Wabash and ordered to the Alert October 10th, ‘The orders of Passed Assistant Surgeon A. A. Austin, to the navil hospital, New York, have been revoked, and he is placed on waiting orders. Isaac N. HATFIELD was to-day commissioned Postmaster at Myra, Lincoln county, West Va. DRATH OF A RAILWAY MAIL CLERE.—Mr. Harry M. Chorpenning, a clerk in the railway mall ser- vice on the route between Washington and New York, Med last night at bis restdenco on Missourt venu, in this city. He held the highest grade clerkship in the service, and 1s spoken of by his superiors und assistants as one of the best men in the service. COMMISSIONER =MARBLE’S —The rumor of Resignation Ex- Patent Commissioner to-day toa Stak reporter who inquired Well there is nothing new init. The luatter Stands just about as it hag stood for some Ume. The truth is that Mr. Marble has wanted tw resign for some months past, but we have beld him on.” It seems to be understood that the Commissioner wiil resign before very long, and the Secretary himself expects It. ASSISTANT ASTRONOMER MILES Rock, of the naval observatory,h.s been appointed astronomer and ensincer commissioner of the Guatamalan government to locate the boundary between that conntry and Mexico. ‘The boundary line 1s about 200 iniles long, and one or two years will be re- quired to finish tho work. Mr. Rock has also teen commissioned by the Smithsontan Institu- ton to collect notes on anthropology in the coun- uy over which his survey 1s to extend. He enters upon his new dutlesatonce, and sails from New York on October Ist in the steamer Acapulco. PERSONAI.—The supreme vice chancellor of the order o: Knights of Pythias, Mr. Van Valkenburg, of Council Biuffs, Iowa, 1s in the city, staying at the Ebbitt Hous’,—Judge Alex. T. Gray, who for some weeks has been lying dangerously ill at his residence on R street northwest, and whose re- covery was list week considered tmprobable, 1s now much bett-r and there are hopes that he Will soon be out agaln.—Mr, J. J. Ellas, of thesurgeon 's office, leaves to-night for New York, * he will’ remain about a month.—Col. Pueebus, of the'Hygela hotel, Old Point Comfort, 1s at Willandy’.—Adioiral Rowan 1s at the Ebpitt.— Hon. Benj. F. Wilson and Hon. Wm. Wilson, M. of West Va.. are at the National.—The Danish minister to Washington is in Cailfornta,—Mra, Caineron, wYe of “the Pennsylvania "Senator, writes to'a relative in. Washington that her hus: band’s health ig so much Improved that they will prob bly sail for homo early in November. snator’s daughter will be placed at school in Parts before they return.— A. K. Browne has re- turned to the c:ity.—Mr. W. I. Simpson, of the appolnunent division, ‘Treasury department, re- turaed Unis morning’ from his ton.—Pay Director Cunningham, U. 8. id the honor of the frst visit of the Corein s8y LO thessupply departinent at the Brooklyn navy yard yesterday. JALL OPENING OF PATTE FIND MILLINL Real Laccs, Parisian Neck Dress 1 ‘Three Pest Makes } rene Lesiens in Silk an N HATS AND RY GOODS. ar, Trimming Laces and nits, WILLIAN, Tite Trevise, Paria. 907 Pennsylvania avi Feathers dyed and recurled equal to new ones, pox cs sepl CIDER, VINEGAR, ‘AND SPICES. JOUN H. MAGRUDER, 1417 New York avenue. fepl-Im @: FOR GREAT FALLS AND CABIN JOHN ELIDGE. ic Esic Stock or 4 MILLINELY AND FANCY Goops ar HALF Pxice. Store for Kent. Fixtures for Sale. MRS. M. J. UXT, mls. 621 D street northwest. % (ABPETS AND HOUSEFURNISHING Goops. “We are daily rec=tving our full supply of Housefur- | shahings, comprinag Carvets of these mest soueetees ehoice veers in ow, Lowell and Hartford Witt Yona, Higelow, Lowell and’ Hartford Brosselg, Axmnin- Moquette, Koxbury Tapestry, Smith's Tapestry, Thy Bordered Incrasa Carpets, Sinyrita Rugs aid Mate in «reat variety, Lurcoians, S Spun Subs Lace Curtains “aud Carian eeyd-Im 1328 F 8 reet Northwe: Mas. J. iP: Pature, 107 F srReer xorriwzst, HAS JUST RETURNED FROM PARIS, And will Le ready in a few days to exhibit wepls | BER LATEST * ToONSs. Lievors. HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE OLD RYE WHISEIES MARYLAND CLUE A, MONTICELLO "77. BAKER. OLD CROW. ROYAL CABINET. 1kISH AND SCOTCH WHISKY, BEDFORD RUM. JAMAICA RUM. PIPER HFIDSIC CHAMPAGNE, BASS ALE ON | DRAUGHT AND BUTTLED, GUINNESS’ POR- TER ON DRAUGHT AND BOTTLED, XOUNGEK's SCOTCH ALE, BOTTLED, HOLLAND GIN (SWAN). E. C. KNIGHT, 1782 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. 507) Prercrz Faas, 507 sep?) Gro. WJ OT 44 RTRY a Full success in 5 ee ug Stuall Pictures, aD | —Mafor George A. Armes, of the army, has just returned with his family from Texas, ‘and has cated at Mt Ple ant.—On account of recent | Geuths tn Une family, Secretary Chandler’s Wash- | Inzton home wiil be closed to Society this winter. =——John Wilson, U. 8. consul at Brussels, 13 In w York.—Mrs_ Stonewall Jackson and’ Gov. Jarvis, of Nortn Carolina, are in New York, en route to Washington.—The royal middy, His Roy«l Highness Prince George of Wales, accom- panied by Captain Durranf, Rev. Mr. Dalton, Dr. ipps, and Sub-Lieutenant Weymess, of Her Maj- SLy'S: Seema g Canada, now lying at Montreal and a retinue of servants, arrived at the Prospect house, Niagara Falls, last night.—Mr. J. F- Hoo, appointment clerk of the Interior depart. ment, has returned from an extended western tour.. Gen. Van Vilet is in the city, but will return to Shrewsbury, N. J., on Friday.—First. Lieut. Frank Taylor, 14th U. 8, infantry, arrived in the city yesterday on his way to take charge of the recruiting barracks at Columbus, Ob1o.— Elizur Wright, of Boston, 1s at the National. William alter Phelps ‘and wife are at the Chas, H. Reed 1s at the Riggs — aye 13 at the Ebbitt.—Mr. James T. DuBols, formerly a journalist of this city, but now of the ‘consular service, 1s in the city, but will = in a few days few his new post at Callao, er, Dom Pedro to the President. A FRIENDLY MESSAGE FKOM THE EMPEROR AND EM- PRESS OF BRAZIL. ‘The following message was sent to President Arthur yesterday evening in answer to the Presi- dent’s congratulations upon the opening of the Central and South American Telegraph company’s Ines: “The Emperor and Empress of Brazil thank the President and government of the United States and in returning thelr salute concur with them in the assurance that the new channel of di- Tect communication open between the two coun- tries, via Valparaiso and Galveston, will contribute to the maintenance of the happy relations exist- ing between them and to their material benefit.’ oo MARYLAND REPUBLICANS.—In Anne Arundel co., ‘Md., a fu-ion or peopie’s ticket has been nomin- ated, comprising ten republicans and six demo- crats, headed by Nicholas Brewer for the oe and an equally divided delegation for the house: delegates. ‘The delegation to the state convention is for Holton for governor.—In the city of Baltt- ore the delegates to the republican state con- vention were epanen in the ditrerent legislative district conventions last night, and are believed to be all in favor of the nomination of Mr. Holton.— ‘The state republican convention, w! morrow in Delleved is large! weet ot Hon Hat Bolten ie governor, ed ze THE REGATTA. A BRILLIANT SUCCESS, SOME SPIRITED CONTESTS. SCENES ON THE RIVER TO-DAY. - DELIGHTFUL WEATHER AND STILL WATER, ‘The bright sunshine of this morning called for the general exclamation of “A beautiful day for the regatta” from the boating men as they gath- ered at the boat houses at an early hour tn eager anticipation of theday’s sports. The regatta com- mittee had made strenuous exertions to have everything in readiness, and succeeded admirably. Three tugs had been secured for the useof the referee, judges, members of the press and visitors, The E. D. Hartley was set aside for the use of the referee and timers and the members of the press, Mr. J. Harry Watts, of Baltimore, was selected referee, and the timekeepers were Chas. & Galt, Walter A. Galt and Thomas 8. Moore. ‘The Ana- lostan, Potomac and Columbia boat houses were tastefully decorated with flags and bunting. At anearly hour this morning the large float be- longing to the Potomac landing was towed down the river from the Potomac house and anchored at the starting point for the use of the crews who were to De carried down In the barge and embark in thelr shells at the out. As the hour for beginning the Arst race drew near, visitors began gathering at the differ- ent boat houses, some Intending to startin pleas- ure boats to withess the result of the races as the different crews crossed the finishing line. There was very little betting at the boat houses, every- body appearing to be too much occupied with the arrangements for Witnessing the races. to, back their favorite crewa, The trainers were busil: engaged In rubbing down the racing shells an in examining them thoroughly to see if they were all right in every particular. ‘The members of the crews stood about in little knots quietly discus- alng their chances of coming out victorious, THY WEATHER AND THE COURSE. ‘The weather was all that could be desired by the most exacting. The cool air was just right to Prevent any serious resuits from over-exertion, while the course itself was in fine condition. A slight breeze was blowing, but 1t was scarcely strong enough to more than make aripple over the broad surface, and no fears were entertained that {t would Increase enough to interfere with the races. The course was the well-known Na- Uonal amateur course, which starts at a point tits side of the Long bridge and ends opposite the G-street wharf—one nile and a half. Visiting oarsmen have heretofore praised the Potomac course, and to-day they were more than ever pleased with it. ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SPECTATORS, ‘There were no grand stands erected, but the Analostan boat house afforded a magnificent view of the finish of the races, which was taken ad- vantage of by the many invited friends of that club. The Mary Washington, with a band on board, was anchored off the finish and was crowded with spectators, as was also the Corcoran, which made an excursion up the river to attend ‘the re- gatta. Then, too, the old wreck which for some Ume had lain off the Analostan Island, just be- low the Aqueduct bride, had been towed ‘down to the finish and anchored as a gran stand for the beneflt of spectators. A ladder led to the deck from the water. The wharves at the foot of G street, and as far down as Easby’s Point, were lined with’ spectators some time becore the first Tace was started, many of whom were ladiea, The view from the Botomac boat-house was greatly interfered with by two {ce schooners which lay on eltuer side of the house unloading their eargoes, so that not a great many remained upon th@ Dalcony to see the race. PILKINGTON’S ABSENCE, | Considerable regret was expressed tha ton was not here to contest in the senior singles, as the fight between him, Dempsey and Morse would prove very exciting. The reason given for his non-appearance was the strong opposition of the ther members of the elght-oared crew, who threatened to throw thelr next race if he came here. It was reported also about the boat-houses that the Columbias had finally decided not to contest in the sentor four-oared shell race, but in the gigs instead. The sentiment of the club, It Was sald, was in favor of rowing in the fours, but the crew preferred the gigs. The Baltimore and Ohio telegraph company with a spirit of enterprisecestablished wires in the Columbia and Analostan boat houses and sent the Tesuits of the races with great promptness, SCENES ON THE RIVER LAST EVENING. .. Things were very lively on the river and at the different boat houses yesterday afternoon. The different crews entered for the contests to-day were out for a good stiff practice pull, and the spectators on the boat house balcontes carefully watched the different. shells as they shot by, anx- tous to note any defect or good point, as their sym- pathles might be. Later in the evening the lovers of boating gath- ered tn little knots at Kennedy's and Scanion’s and anxfously discussed the coming event, Some betting was done, but a feeling o: uncertainty pre- valled on all sides, so that the wagers were made only in a few of the races. The general impres- ston was that every race to-day, particularly the crew races, would be a desperate struggle between evenly matched and determined men, 4 GOOD MANY BETS were made on the elght-oared race, with odds a Uttle in favor of the Columbias. Later in the evening the friends of the boys in blue declined to give odds. The uncertainty as to whether the Co- lumbias would start in the four-oared sentor race or not, prevented a good many bets from being made. The Eurekas were, however, strong favor- ites against the field. In the light-weight race the chances for the Columbias and Potomacs were considered about even, although there w + some dark whispers that there might be a surprise party from the other side. The Pennsylvania gig was counted upon as a sure winner by the adherentsof thatclub, and they backed it treciy, Dempsey ‘Was counted upon to cross the line first in the s6- nior singles, and when it was learned that Pilk- ington, who rowed him such a_ game race here in August, would not start, the odds on the Pennsyl- vanian were increased. ’ All the boating men on the street last evening seemed to be In an excel- lent humor, confident that their clu was sure to Dear off 103i see of honors on the morrow. It was 4 noticeable fact, however, that there was & good deal more talk tlian bet. THE ORDER OF RACES AND POSITION OF CREWS. ‘The regatta committee met at the Potomac boat house last evening and decided upon the order of races, Lots were drawn for position and all the final arrangements made for the regatta. The following was the order of races decided upon and the positions of the crews, numbered from the ‘Virginla shore: ane four—12 noon.—Analostana, 1; Poto- macs, Junior singles—12:30 p.m.—G. Key- stones, 1; J. R. White, Analostans, #; B. E Wads- worth. Eurekas, 3; H. J. W. Brewster, Cblumbias, 4; White, of the Analostans, 3; Phelpa’ of the Poto- acs, 6; Warden, of the Potomacs, 7; Kerwin, of the Neptunes, 8; Herr, of the Potomacs, 9; anges o olusbs Cresoents, 2; nior four— 1 p.m.—Columbias, 1; f Eurekas, 8; Potomacs, & mabe of Senior stagles—t :30 p.m.—P. A. Dempsey, sylvanias, 1; G. Fitzgerald, Keystones, R Morse, Nassaus, 8; Cropiey. Botomaea, 4 Light-welght four—2 p.m'—Columblas, 1; Poto- macs, 2; Analostans, & Double-scull — 2:80 p.m.— Hai Ca} Etter, & aoremnnes: rein Harrison, i? to mi faptain Kearney, 8; Potomacs, Captain Warden, & me Ee * Four-cared gig—8 p.m.—Col 3 Crescent cf Pouneylvagisa, . sme _ m.—Hi of the Po» tonics, 1: Warden; or bie Ponsa taiees ot MACK, 1; len, o1 1 Potot H the Analostans, 8; Somers, of the Rualostans’ 4; Leng, of the Potomaca, 8; Noordzy, of the Poto- pines 6; Croley, i = Fotomacs, 73 aad of e Potom: rr, of the Potomacs, Consolation : : m. puzizhtoarea ane {42a "Fotomaca, 1; Colum- Consolation fours—5 p.m. ‘The Closest Race Ever Rowed Here. ‘THE POTOMACS BEAT THE ANALOSTANS {SEOONDS: ‘DN THE RACE FOR JUNIOR Bhortly before twelve o'clock the junior crews of the Analostans and Potomacs paddled down to starting point, followed by the refereq’s Analostans drew up to their posit on the Vir- ginia shore, and the Potomacs No. & wes atarted a little late. At the word got off first, apparently, having twastrokes the ‘Born crews steered. very wi Both crews very wildly, imminent at several stages but the Dow of each in time to seemed to gain had the lead, and this half was a desperate strug- gis, both crews doing their utmost to send the! W ahead. When the Analostan boat-house was reached thé Analostans were a few feet ahead, and when within only a few yards of the finish the boats were exactly even. The Potomacs seemed to make a superhuman effort, aided by the cheers of the members of the club, and with two or three powerful strokes sent thelr boat about one foot in the lead, and then the line Was crossed and the flag dropped amidst tne cheers of the crowd. The time was—Potomacs, 10:56, and the Analostans, 10:58. It was the unan- mois opinion of all who'saw it that a closer race Was never rowed here or any place else, ‘She Junior Singles. WHITE, OF THE ANALOSTANS, WINS THE RACE IN 12:24 AND FOUR FIFTHS. The next event on the program was the race for Junior singles, the starters for which were as fol- lows: 1, G. Fitzzerald, Keystones; 2, J. R. White, Analostans; 8, H, EB. Wadsworth, Eurekas; 4, Brewster, Columbias; 5, Walters, Potomacs; 6, Phelps, Potomacs; 7, Kerwin, of Lynn, Mass.; 8, Noordzy, Potomacs As the referee gave the word the shells shot away. White got the water first, closely followed by — the rest, Phelps in the rear. Brewster went overboard and came _ near deing injured by a tug, but he bobbed up all right. ite rapidly Increased his lead at the end of the first quarter; Noordzy was a good second, fol- lowed by Walters and Kerwin, Fitzgerald and Wad3worth, Phelps having dropped out. at the half Walters had taken second place from Noord: At the three-quarters only White, Noordzy, Wal- ters and Kerwin were in the race, White leading by two le! ‘Noordzy and Walters fighting for second place.” White had crossed over to the Maryland shore with all the rest, where they had better water, as the wind had freshened and was against them. At the mile White evidently was rowing well within himself and had a lead of three lengths, Noordzy and Walters being side by side, and it was a good race between these two. “At Easby’s point White had no fears and easily increased his lead. In this position they finished. Noordzy and Walters had a hard fight for second place, it being Impossible to tell who was ahead, and it was decided a dead heat for second place. Time: White 12:24 and four ates Noordzy and Walters 12:36 and one- Potomacs Win the Third Raco. THE CONTEST BY SENIOR FOURS—TIME 9:38, ‘The starters were No. 1, Crescenta, of Philadel- phia, colors white and blue stripe; No. 2, Eurekas, of Newark, N. J., colors red and white, and No. 3, Potomacs, of Washington, color red. The Colum- Dias, who had drawn No. 1, on the Virginia shore, failed to putin an appearance. Wind and tide Were both against the crews, and but poor time was expected. Some of the lost time was gained in starting this race, and it was not 1:30 when Referee Watts gave the word, At the start all got off together. The Eurekas soon took a slight lead, followed by the Potomics, but there was but Uttle difference between the three boats. At the quarter the Potomacs and Eurekas were side by side, with the Crescents only half a length begind, the Potomacs rowing 42 and the Eurekas. 96. At the half the Potomacs had lost quarter of a length, but soon regained their position, and the Crescents were even with the other two. At the three-quarters the Eurekas had a slight lead, but it wag still anybody’s race, clear water not being visible between any two Of the boats. At the mile the Potomacs had dropped to third place, but were not a length behind. Here the Poto- macs struck good water and picked up some- what. It was a desperate fight between the three. At Easby’s the positions were about the same, but the Potomacs spurted and were almost even with the Eurekas, rowing 44. The oar struck a tug and the Potomacs lost two strokes. They got together again and spurted magnificently. ‘They Kept it up and passed the nose of their boat a few feet ahead and won the race, the Eurekas right on top of them, with the Gresconts among the pleasure boats, stopped. Time: Potomacs 9:38, Eurekas 9:43. A magnif- cent race. : ‘The Potomac boys were wild with delight, Not- withstanding the fact that they lost two strokes by a foul they gathered themselves together like aflash and were immediately at work, rowing their lightning stroke clear through and taking the lead away from the crew that before to-day claimed the championship of the United Stat ‘The race was won by clear grit, and few 8 Magnificent contests have ever been rowed. The Crescents had a good chance to win up to the last half, but they seemed unable to stand the pace and sheered off by the unequal pulling of the sides, ——_-+-_____ The Legal Tender Case. WHAT A TREASURY OFFICIAL SAYS ABOUT IT—ITS HISTORY—PRACTICAL EFFECT IF THE OOURT DECIDES THE ISSUE UNCONSTITUTIONAL—ABLE ARGUMENTS EXPECTED. “Yes, we take a certain interest tn the legal tender case,” sald a Treasury official to a STar reporter this morning, “though the time has gone by when the decision would be of much practical Dusiness importance. And this is a fortunate fact, because the question, which {s a very im- portant one, can now be dispassionately decided on its merits.” “The history of the case 1s briefly as follows : ‘There has always been a question asto tho const! tutionallty of government paper money, and a dis- position on the part of the government to check its issue in large amounts. So far back as Necre- tary McCulloch’s time a good many greenbacks were redeemed, as the law gave the Secretary dis- cretion. The resumption act of January 14, 1875, was the first step of late years that pointed towards the retirement of the Treasury notes, This act provided for their gradual redemption and cancellation down to $80,000,000 from $46,000,000. The act was, however, not to go into Operation tilt Sanuary 1, 1879, and ‘meanwhile, tn 1678, Mr. Fort got_hi3 bill through Congress for- bidding any contraction of the volume of green- backs.” The direct point at issue to be argued before the Supreme Court, October 9, 1s the constituttonality of this act. “It Involves, however, the whole question of the legal tender quality ot the ‘Treasury notes, The case was made up by Mr. Chittenden and General Butler, the former gentle- man refusing to take a greenback in payment of & debt from Butler, on the ground that the note was not constiiutional money. ‘The case was formally passed on in a District court and appealed at once to the Supreme Court for final determination. Mr. Chittenden was very anxious to have the case ad- vanced and tried at once, and he endeavored to bring President Hayes, Secretary Sherman and the court to tae the'same view of its pressing importance, but it was finally decided to let the case take Its turn. Werhe practical effect of the decision will be slight. Of course, if the court decides the issue constitutional, there will be no change of policy. If the opposité view 13 taken the effect will be to put the notes on the same basis as the gold and. Silver certificates, They will still pass as cur- Tency and be redeemable for coin on presentation at the Treasury or sub-treasuries, but no one will be obliged to take them in payment of debts, Telegrams to The Star. NEW YORK DEMOCRATS. THE CONVENTION AT BUFFALO. THE LABOR COMMITTEE. JOSEPH MEDILL ON THE WORKINGMAN. ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN CONVENTION FOREST FIRES IN CALIFORNIA. A TORNADO IN IRELAND. —.—_—_. ISCHIAN EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS. —>__ THE NEW YORK DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, A Large Attendance—Harmony Proba- ble—Gov. Cleveland’s Efforts—Demo- cratic Confidence, Etc. Special Dispatch to Tae Evexine Stan. BurFAto, N. Y., Sept. 26.—The democratic con- vention, which will meet here to-morrow, will be largely attended. When Buffalo was first selected the party in N. Y. city, especially the Tammany Hall wing, did not take kindly to it, and all kinds of charges were made that It would be held tn the interest of Gov. Cleveland, because his home had Deen chosen. Since the Saratoga call, however, there has been a marked change in the situation throughout the state. Gov. Cleveland has made no effort to control the convention, while, on the other hand, every effort has been made, and with Prospects of complete success, to unite the inter- ests of the New York city factions. The apathy of the eee convention, held at Richfeld Springs, and the indifference shown the ticket nominated there, has greatly encour- aged the democrats, and contributed not a little to the outpouring that 1s witnessed here to-day. ‘They are even more confident of carrying the state this fall than last, though much depends upoa the ticket that 1s’ named. The situation has brought forward a multiplicity of candidates, which has added very much to the interest and excitement of the convention. John Kelly’s head- quarters are at the Tirt house, with 298 Tammany lelegates, while the county democracy are 1ozated at the Genesee hotel, with 453 delegates, Sleeping quarters are at a high premium. There has been some talk of wresting the controlof the state com- mittee from Dan‘el F. Manning, of Albany, who 13 the chairman. The-movement js sald to be‘headed by ex-Congressman Flower, but it will not suc- ceed. Thus far the only effort seeming to be made by the state administration is to secure the re- nomination of State Treasurer Maxwell and the re-election of Manning as chairman of the state committee. ——— ‘The Labor Investigatio: J08, MEDILL, OF CHICAGO, A WITNESS—HIS VIEWS ON HOW TO IMPROVE THE CONDITION OF THE WORKING- MEN. New Yorx, Sept. 26—Mr. Joseph Medill, pub- Usher of the Chicago Tribune, was a witness to- day before the U. S Senate subcommittee on labor and education. He said he had been con- nected with the press since 1648 Thechief cause Of the im) jnious condition of the masses of the laborers {n this country he attributed to their own Improvidence. The only way to improve them was to teach them tosave. Too much of ‘he earn- ‘nt in liquor to. Ings of the laborer were bacco. It had been calculated that the amount annually spent, by the laboring population tn drink was $40,000,000, and at Teast $20,000,000 more was spent in cigars, tobacco and useless amusements. High licenses and high rents would do much towards lessening the evil. |The witness said he had very little faith in political prohibi- ton. Unhealthy tenement houses should be torn down. ‘The present tariff was fleecing the farm- ers, and they were beginning to understand 1t, see es Fires in Three Neates. ‘West Mount Vannox, N.Y., Sept. 26.—A fire broke out in the carriage-hotse and stables at- tached to the Castle Inn, New Rochelle, the prop- erty of the Manhattan Lite Insurance company, yesterday afternoon, totally destroying them. ‘The loss 1s over $10,000, partly insured. ‘They were set on Mire, t 1s supposed, by two young men who Were seen shooting near the premises. Gatveston, Tex.,Sept-26.—A special dispatch from Dallas, Texas, says: A fire here lastnightdamaged Slater & Wing’s general Michael Roe’s resi- dence, Elliot's lumber yard, the Atlanta hotel gnd a couple of small structures to the extent of $16,000. ‘The insurance 1s $6,000. ‘AIRFIFLD, ME., Sept. 26.—A fire,which orignated in Allen & Tolman’s hardware store this morning, Durned out several rms, causing a 10s Of $24,000, artially insured. The heaviest losers are Allon Tolman, $12,000; insurance, $6,000; Sumner O;- Dorn, $2,000, ‘and the St Louis four company $2,000. “The cause of the fire is not known. pesSineail etchant General Foreign News by Cable. FAILURE IN LONDO: LONDON, Sept, 26—James Punch & Son, mer- chants, of 24 Wormwood street, E. C., have falled. THE CROATIAN AGITATION. ‘Vrenna, Sept. 25.—The Croatian members of the Refchsrath deciare that they will not take their seats tn that body until the constitutional admtn- istration of the government 1s reinstated in Croatia, THE PERSECUTION OF HEBREWS IN HUNGARY. VIENNA, Sept. 26.—Anti-Jewish excesses are re- rted in the Veszprim district, west Hungary. eral houses occupied by Jews in two villages Were burned tothe ground. Several of the persons engaged In Lhe excesses were arrested. OUTRAGES IN IRELAND. Dvsim, Sept. 26.—Five townships in Tipperary county have been proclaimed by the government ‘on account of outrages perpetrated there. LIVES LOST BY THE ISCHIAN RARTHQUAKE. Rowe, Sept. 28.—The oMfcial report of the fatalt- floes consequent upon the late earthquake on the island of Ischia states that 1,990 persons were Killed and 374 injured. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN CONSTANTINOPLE. ConaTANTINOPLE, Sept. 26.—A fire in the Kadie Ken! quarter of this city last night destroyed 300 houses. A TORNADO AT LIMERICK, IRELAND. DUBLIN, Sept. 26.—A severe storm passed over Limerick to-day. ‘The town hall was blown down, and one of the bridges over the river Shannon was ‘Then there will be a slow contraction of that kind | Dadiy injured. A number of houses were also de- of currency as when the notes are exchanged for | Stfoyed in various contiguous districts. any reason for coin they cannot be relssu as is now provided for under the Fort law. “The case will excite considerable attention | China to the dispatches of Pants, Sept, 260 —The reply of the government of ARI . 26.—The reply of the governmen to the Eehe Marquis ‘Tseng rela from its importance as a constitutional question | tive to the Tonquin question has been received Snd from the eminent lawyers who will make the | here. arguments. Edmunds will argue against the greenback and will be opposed by Butler. se el Sor ss Steamboat Inspection Notes. THE RIVERDALE DISASTER—CONDEMNED VESSELS. Mr. James A. Dumont, supervising inspector | have been the words sanyo ee general of steam vessels, has returned to this city | announces that on account of —— The New York Herald a Two Cent Paper. New Yorx, Sept. 26.—The Herald this morning, ‘without flourish or editorial comment, puts the words “two cents” on its in, where hitherto cents.” The World press of advertising from New York, where he has been attending the | !t will hereafter print eight columns more than investigation of the Riverdale disaster. The re- port of the investigation has not yet been made up. It will deal not only with the direct cause of the explosion, which is already well known, but with the circumstances which made it possible for the vessel to be carrying passengers under a cer- tificate issued by the proper authorities with her Doller in an unsafe condition. Gen. Dumont says ‘he was informed before leaving New York yester- | gone from here to aid in the endeavor to arrest Atv nid Sordi cate | Satya a med te Sr verdale wou! as after an ex: on it had been found to be so badly shattered as to be | latest accounts report the ‘are within of little value, Gen. Dumont has received an inquiry from New ‘York as to the number and names of Vessels con- demned at that port by the United States officials. the Herald. The World claims that its own ex- ample and success as a two cent: ‘papel pelled the drop in rates among tts contemporaries, casemate aims Ai, Fierce Forest Fires in California. Sanra Crvz, Cata., Sept. 24—Tho immense fires raging in the forests ‘and ranches above here have all ly done terrible 4: A from amages, Daveny rvs landing states that the entire country isin fames. One hundred and forty men have g ‘he Santa Cruz Frege five miles and, owing to the rapidity with which it spread, tears ‘ais entertained for the safety of He has replied that he cannot furnish the informa- | The Ulineis State Protective Associa- Hon, a8 under the law vessels are only condemned conditionally, the officials removing the condemna- gays that Delegates to the State MoneRty, Mo., Sept. %.—David Cable, cot shot and killed his wife, she having run aw: Alexandria Gran Market. Special Dispatch to Tux Evexixe Stan. ALEXANDRIA, Sept. 26.—Some 6.000 bushels of grain were offered to-day ; 3,500 bushels of wheat Sold at 108 for Fultz and 1084110 ior Longberry; 2,300 bushels of white corn sold at Sia6ic., and — lot of yeliow at 6ic.; 400 bushels of rye sold ‘at 380, — = Telegraphic Bricts, Hon. John R. McCune, umpire of the coal trade tribunal at Pittsburg, Pa., will announce to-day his award of the rate for ‘mining to be paid irom October Ist. About 6,000 miners are anxiously awaiting the result. ‘The Mark BALTIMORE, September 26.—Vinxinia i due coupons, 40; new 10-408, 38, new throon, enturrt to-day. BALTIMORE, September 26.—Cotton quiet—m'a« ding, 10%. Flour steady, with moderate demand— Howard, street aud western super, x iad.75; do. family, 5.00a6. + do. extra, 4.0. tapaco tamily, 6.50: . Wheat—southern higher; western irrage active, closing lower: southern red, 1.0Sal.193 per, 1.10a1.15; 0. 1 Maryland, 1.14Q01. 143 extern winter ‘red, apot, ; Septem 1.08" —a1.095; October, 1.09) 2.13401.124; December, 1.14%al.18; Jaw tid, ‘Com—southern “steady. *wentern “tieedyy ht 6ia62; do. yellow, 624644 quiet: southern white, Western mixed. spot, and September, 60 bids PAST; wtoaruer, October, B84aI%; November, 56% bid. ais steudy—southern, 36a80. western white, 3839, do. mized, ‘b5a37: Penusylvauia, 36a40. hye quiet,’ G2aG4. Ha i, with active demand. ‘nd Maryland, to choice Penneylvanis x Provisions steady, with fair Jobbing trade inquiry, Pio siSen” patked, Tete Baas aera Cee ea.” packed 7 abouts Clear tb Eide” oe Wann iBualeg Lark Fefiued, 10, “Butter Stm—western packed, 10820, Sremery, 20028. Bays fray Se meta and irrovilar—refined, 8iga8's. Coffee quiet aud easy— Rio cargoes, ordinary to fair, 9qal0\. Snearquiet— A soft, 8%: conper refined firm, l4sal4h. Whisky steady, wit fair demand, 1.18a1. 18}. its to Liverpool steamer dull—cotton, 11-644; flour, 1s.94; grain, 45a5d. Receipts—fiour, 1,915 barrels wheat, 145,000 bushele; corn, 31,000 bushele: oath Silovo “Bites? Sore, w OOS tem ehes ee 5. wwhele; ‘corn, nine wl 009 bushels; ‘corn, "20,000 bushel =e ‘The President at HIS SPEECH AT THE LAYING OP THE CORNER-STON® OF THE BURNSIDE WALL ‘Thousands of people were in Bristol, RL, yess terday, at the laying of the corner-stone of Burne side Memorial hall The President arrived ag noon and was received by Col. 8. Pomeroy Colt and the Congressional delegation from Rhode Island, and was driven to Col. Colt’s residence. Among the guests were Attorney General Brewster, Major Seth B. French and Gen. Aspinwall, of New York. AU Col. Colt’s residence the President’s path waa strewn with flowers by twenty maldens, a repetl- Ucn of the ceremony of welcome to President Monroe in 1817 at the same house. After a suort stay within the house the President Joined the line. The processton Incluted the military, the crews from the training ships, the Veteran assoct: jation, the city councils of Providence and Newport, tho Congressional delegation, the Grand Lodge of Max sons and the Masonic bodies escorting the presi: AU the site ot the Memorial Dulld- : cident and party alighted and occu- pled seats reserved for them on the platform. ‘Tho ceremony of laying the corner-stone was per formed by the Grand Lodge of Masons, after which Jadze L. B. Colt delivered an ofation, At the close President Arthur was introduced and said: “Fellow-citizens, I heartily join with you in Paying this tribute of respect to the distincutshed citizen of Rhode Island whose name tits buliding Will forever bear. It 1s the name of a soldier who Was faithful to his trust in every act of a states» man, Who was prompted by the lortiest patriotism, Who'scorned decelt and always followed in we path of duty wh thersocver it Ted.” Iv 1s proposed to s*t apart a portion of the builds ing for the collection of souvenirs of Burnside, and over the main entrance “Burnside Memorial” 1s to be cut in the granite, while in front 1s to be a. niche for a bronze statue of Burnside, After the ceremonies the President and afew friends were tendered lunch by Governor Bourn, at the reste dence of the latter, and later a reception was held by the President and Governor Bourn, the guests being specially invited. FUTURE MOVEMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT. President Arthur's program for his future stay in Rhode Island ts now fully arranged. Hav- ing returned to Providence, he will remain with Mr. French. Wednesday evening he will dine with George Peabody Wetmore, and on the follows ing morning will proceed to West Island with vate Secretary Phillips, M. W. Cooper, and robably 8. B. French, aud ‘there mect Charles E. lier and Charles Tiffany. He will remain there until Monday ani thea pass through Newport on his way to New York. ——_, —*oo———— Douglas’ Plea for Hiv People. ‘HIS ADDRESS TO THE LOUISVILLE CONVENTION—BE DEFINES THE CAUSES OF THE DEGRADATION OP ‘THE COLORED PEOPLE, AND PRESCRIBES A REM> EDY—A DEMAND FOR POLITICAL PREPERMENT. The feature of the proceedings of the national colored convention at Loulsvilie yesterday was the address of the president, Mr. Fred, Douglass, When Mr. Douglass came into the hall in the morning he found a very large audience, many white persons having come in to hear his address, On the stage, beside leading colored people, sat ex-attorney General James Spced, Incoin’s cabinet; Gen. James A. Eakin, U.S A., retired.and a number of other prominent’ whites. Mr. Dot lass, who spoke for two hours, wis listened to with, great interest, and received ‘generous applause, Atthe conclusion of the speech it was unanle mously adopted as the address of the convention, and ordered to be sent to Congress. He was sare castically severe upon the government, and incl dentally so upon the republican party. ACOLORED MAN FOR THE VICE PRESIDENCY OR A PLACE IN THE CABINET. Mr. Douglass sald in his speech: “Now that we arefreem2n we must, like free mon, take the reins in our own hands and compzI the world to re- celve us as their equals. This city, metropo!itan in size, cosmopolitan tn deas, 1s still not free and Uberal enough in its opinions to receive us as juals in its public buildings and hotels. ‘This 1s why we are now sitting in national convention, We have been given numerous platforms, but we are stili in the same condition. What we want is not words—idle epithets In our praise—Dut ac ton, We have never been helped, but assistance. comes from all sides to help us in’ our downward course. If we come as cart drivers or servants We are received, Dut when we come as scholars, 28. statesmen, the color line ts raised. The colored man belongs to an oppres-ed and “abject Face in the United States. The trades unions refuge him admission and mechanics refuse hii as an ap- prentice. Our business 1s to organize for our superiative Tights and for the redress of our wrongs. Some say we should not hold this convention, for it menaces the republican party. ‘Parties are made for men, and not men for parties. If parties do right, stand by them, but when they do not uphold the principles laid down in their platforms, down with them, Follow no party blindly. We have learned how to talk, and let us speak for ourselves about civil rights. The stamping out of the black republicans of the soutli has been done in the face of the republican party. ‘This conven= ‘Uon should implore Congress for the rrstoration of Justice and for the abolition of this most devesta- ble state of affairs) The New York Evening Post makes a great mistake when It says: “Be modest; You have been but twenty years out of bondage. ese office-holders are afraid of our aspirations, Wedo aspire and will continue to do so. We shall never cease belng a despised and excluded class 80 long as we are shut out from political preferment, "We cannot ignore the fact that to 1s to be attributed Tace. Elevate one of our class to the dency or to a position in Cabinet ity shall have been il te ti la Fi o ry sion the meeting was addressed by Straker, of South Carolina, and by Fred. perenne hoertetns Banna PLATFORM OF THE MASSACHUSETTS ER&—After the greenback convention in yesterday had nominated Gen. Buuler for it completed the ticket and adopted a resolutions denouncing both the republican democratic parties, especialiy the former, and Manding a repeai of all class laws, no subsi for corporat equal political ‘ts for men and women, of all public as far cable by a uated income tax on equal ratio, no of debt in'such manner that {t cam be ‘paid when the Government has money to pay 1t the discontinue Bal { 3 i i