The New York Herald Newspaper, June 24, 1876, Page 3

‘THE NORTHWEST. Tilden’s Strength in Wisconsin, Towa, Minnesota and Nebraska. HARD MONEY IN ESTFEM Views and Preferences of Dele- gates to St. Louis. DAVIS AS A SECOND CHOICE. WISCONSIN. CHE DELEGATION ALMOST UNANIMOUS FOR TII- DEN—HARD MONEY IN THE WEST. Mitwavxes, June 16, 1876, I bave gathered the sentiments of the Wisconsin felegation to St. Louis, and it will be found that Tilden \s the favorite with the democrats of this State. DELEGATES AT LARGE. J. B. Doourrrix, residence Racine, lawyer Chicago, ex-State Senator—I go to St Louis to conault with the other delogates without instructions from the people of the State of Wisconsin, My intention is to rote for the best man. Who that may be I cannot say wt present I positively have no personal leanings or preferences, If | felt periectty sure Tilden could carry she State of New York he would very likely be my choice. With Hendricks, think, we can carry Indiana. Davis is considered by many likely to carry Ilinois, Indiana and possibly Wisconsin, There are objections to the nomination of Davis, because there was a disappointment with regard to the cam- patgn of 1872, While all three are personally good men, matiers may yet transpire rendering it undesira- vie to nominate either, For inatance, an article in to- lay’s Chicago Times (19th) make: tewent of rather \ serious character against Tilden which, if true, would freatly weaken bis chances, We must have a strong ‘ sandidate if we hope for success, and I do not see my may c'early yet, and shall not be able to make up my mind detivitely until I have consulted with the re- mainder of the delegation. It looks now as thougha majority of the delevation are tu favor of Tilaen. ALEXaNDRR MITCHELL, banker, President of the Cbi- sago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad, the Crossus of ihe Northwest and undoubied leader of the democratic party of Wisconsin, says—Judging by the expressions of people all over the State, and the general sentiment of the party, I should say things now look as though Cilden was the unanimous choice of the party in Wis- sonsin. Ido not know what may occar between this snd the time of the Convention to alter this state of fairs. My present impression is that if everything sontinues as at present Tilden may be my own choice. {t is tmpossibie to speak aefinitely, however. Much fepends on the effects of the Cinciunati Convention. About second choice I do not know, Things bave shaped themselves so I can decide, 1 regard David Davis as a good man, a very good man, but tan’t say yet that he would be my second shoice, Hendricks also 1s spoken of favorably. | Tilden sa reformer, a genuine reformer, and he has other ualities that would make bim a ve rong candidate, je i a man who, if elected Pres! t, would, from past experience in somewhat similar matters, know how to punish rogues wherever found, whether in re- publican or democratic ranks. I cannot say more at present. Tuxopors Rupourn, La Crosse, real estate agent— My tirst choice will be Tilden. Itis that ot the ma- jority of the party, and I see no reason why it should not be considered the strongest that can be made. I ‘um not able to speak definitely ar to my sceond choice, but so far as 1 can tell at present it may be dicks, Still, many things may happen to change this. A great feal depends upon what grows out of the Cincinnati Convention. There is also the question of locality. The best man will, of course, have my support. David Davis might, under certain circumstances, be my sec- ond choice, Groraz B. Sms, aelegate at large, Madison, lawyer—My choice for President 1s Samuel J. Tilden. If the nomination of Tilden proves impossible after con- ultution with the remainder of the delegation, and looking the fiold thoroughly over, I sball decide on the aext best man. Mr. Smith is what is calleda Tilden man frst, last and all the time. DISTBICT DELEGATES. FIRST DISTRICT. M.D. Prart, Kenosha, farmer and banker—I have not thought particularly about any one for first choice ex- tept Tilden. 1 believe he will prove acccpiable to the majority of the party in this State, and as at present advised, 1 know of no ono else that I shall support. There are several men, any one of whom | should like to see nominated, but unless something important oc- curs to change my views Tilden is my frst and only choice, lam a@ hard money man, and Tilden is tho choice of the bard money men I would hike to seo a soft money man nomi unless there were other reasons to make \g nomination. I think well of Davis personally, ‘Dut he hus not been talked about-much lately, and I do not know that he-bas any chance. 1 have no doubt in my own mind that Tilden will be our mi ind under these circumstances shall not for the prosent 1 a second choice. F, W. Lymas, Kenosha, boot and shoe dealer—My choice first, last aod all the time is Tilden. I think he 18 thoroughly good man, and have no doubt he will get the nomination. J am not sure that I shall goto ‘St Louis, or wbo will goin my place uf ldo not, us enzagements at home seem likely to prevent me. I hope the good sense of the Convention will result in the nomination of Tilden. I think well of both Davin ana Hendricks, bat of the latter 1 must say is too ol a so.t money man ww bave my support. I have & republican, but leit the party because of dis- Batisfaction with their treajment of the subject of finanee cr free trade, SECOND DISTRICT. W. F. Viras, Madison, lawyer—I am not in a position at present to nave a choice, It was understood that nothing definite should be decided until tne delegation met for consultation. My personal preference, under existing circutnstunces, is Davis, subject to change after cunsuitation ‘Tilden might possiviy be my second thoiwe. I want an oui aud out hard money man, and preier a candidate of that way of thinking. I have no bther choice at present than those named. Grorcs W. Birp, Jefferson, lawyer—My personal preference is Tilden, becvuse Le wili crush out corrup- ton wherever found, and that is what the people want My pre.erence is between ‘Tilden and Davis. It iv not based as much on their poxition on the financial ques- tion, becwuse the views of either would preserve the creuit and good faith of the country. ‘Tilden has demonstrated that ho will not tolerate corruption in uny walk of life. My choice, therefore, ls Tilden firat and Davis second, always’ subject to thange afier iooking the ground over. Hendricks | regurd ag oue of the finest men in the United States and ulways felt I would like to vote for him for Prest- tent 1 ever opportunity offered. Conswer J. R. Doo- iitle one of the ablest men in the country, but be ttands vo higher im my estimation than Tilden and Davis. THIRD DISTRICT. J. HH. Kanwest, Snelisburg, farmer—My frst choice at present 18 Tilden. | am not yot prepared to say ‘Wuo wist be my second choice, It will im all proba- biluy be Hendricks or Davis or Baya The adoption df either of these candidates will a upon various popsiderations which cannot yet be appiied, #0 it 18 cless to talk ubont secoud choice now. Personally, 1 Dave a leaning tow: Hendrick: Bayard, ana if I Were to consult my own feelings alone 1 don't know ber would my first choice in preference to TW ; but it seems that the Co @ bard money one and that Tilden wi nd unlese something turns up probably bate support of the united legation until it is 4 get the nomination, when either Hendricks or Bayard will very likely get our vote, ent controls so much power as we geod mav. I do not ) Vastiy important an element in this con! 6 the politic:ans want to make ft, These protessional politicians are doing their best to galvanize this issue into active life, but trom what L veo ana hear I think the people would rather have the whole matter icft alone, and what they really care is to see a good, sound man nom:nated for President who, if elected, will so control the power of the government ax tw direct it for the public good and not the benefit of the politicians. If such @ man appears he is to have my support. y. T Cann, editor of the Greene county Reformer, Said—My personal judgment is in favor of Tilden, whom L regard as @ man Who would seoure as honest and abie an instration as any person inthe country. But events huve occurred during the past few days which pretty well convince me that he cannot be elvcted, and that vo nomimate him would be something lke attempt- fug bo row up Niagara River. On looking over the eid, Mt my present views respecting T! remain un- ebanged, | shall support Davis. There is no other can- dudate among those named, except Hancock, that I Would care to vote for. FOURTH DISTRICT. J. A, Hixaey, Milwankee, chiet detective of the Chi- Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad—My first choice 6 tsa hard money wan and acceptable to jajority: this State. The delega- tion will probal for him. ot = Tiiden not receiving the nomination be satistied with Hendricks, conditionally on his prov- ing himself a tard money map. Should he not be round on this plank | would not vote for him at all. Should Hendricks not prove available 1 should think Taurman would do. He man well spoken of, and thero ig nothing that I ware of against him. I shall be governed by what transpires at Cincin! ik there can be no mistu! placing Tilden for r second, always reserving, however, the Dt as to their re ‘on the financial question, which is one ot im, Wisconsin. The namo of ¢: jator Doolit tioned by some. | think it stand wellin tho second piace on the ticket, if there are others In our delegation of that opinion I should very likely sup- NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 1876—WITRH SUPPLEMENT. port him; but he ts not considered a candidate for first piaeo. ALount Sxutun, West Bend, msurance agent—So far as | bave at presept formed a 16 be for Til- den. He 1s, in my opinion, the most availabie candidate and will run better im this State than any other man that | have beard of, | am not able to say weuld be my second choice, bavi cons! pretty sure ol the nominatica, lthink you will fi most of the Wisconsin delegation and a y in this State agreed ou eh ae L ‘iden man alltbe time, and shall probably continue one. Hendricks is not my man. TI ain not are that be would be my second choice if Tilden should fail to the nomination, which Ido not expect I am a fara mouey man and represent a constituency that I consider sound on that question. If Heudricks should take @ strong position as a hard money man | don’t know but he might be my second choice It is aiMfcult to say at the moment what Tsball do, Wecan hardly make up our minds on the spur ofthe moment Something may occur between thie and the Convention to change my views, although | scarcely expect anything to prevent my supporting Tilden until it is clear he cannot be nominated. 1 bad, bo idea until the Saturday preceding the Sate Conven- tion of being a delegate, ani perhaps am not so well posted as some of the delegation. YIFTH DISTRICT, Josuru Raxxin, Manitowov, lumberman—The ma- jority of the party appear to wi Tiiden, and as be is ‘& good man and a strong candidate | know no reason al preseat why should not have the nomination, and I suppose you may set him down as my first choice, always remembering that circumstances may The Germans in my dis- lement, are hard money men. They ate not what but hard money demoor: = candidate among them. ‘ou may unanimous for Tilden, and occars not now foreseen choice, There is uo talk among our peop! of any one for second choice At the time of the district Convention there was a very full talk over the poiminal and it appeared to be the mane feeling that Tilden should have the support of the delegation, and no second choice was discusned. Davis 1s looked upon as a good man ani should Tilden pot receive the nomination Iam not sure, as at present advised, but that be would be my second choice, He ts quite favor- ably thought of, but I do not believe any considerable portion of the ‘oy bave thought seriously of any one ut Tilden, The money question has come to be an important element m the contest and none but a hard money man will suit in our district. There may ve other bar ey men as good as Tilden, but they net prom: ly before the people as candidates; we have not beard of them. YIFTH DISTRICT. E. C. Lewis, Junean, Dodge cou democrats oi the State, so far as I can | wn wet on Tilden, and I know of po reason why should not be nominated 1 donot put so much stock as some in this finance question, and begin to look upon 1t ag @ good deal of a humbug, still it 1 there, aud Ttl- den seems the most sutisiactory man to solve it, and I suppose you may say he is my present first ch: ice, That ithe way wespoak now but circamstances may alter our Views. At present the party in the State seems about solid tor him. | have no second choice and don’t know any bettor than you do whom I shall sup- port should Tilden not be ‘nominated. In our own dwetrict we aro by no means united on the money question; we are about ‘halfand half.” Judge Davis is spoken of quite favorably by the moderates and I fee: wll di toward him; so much so that I think, if Tilden fails he would be my second chuice. My leaning iu bis favor, however, is not so decided but that I may have other views before the Convention proceeds to nominate. There are many with us who speak weil of Hendricks also, and it is not im, die that he would rece.ve considerable bog if Tilden is not nominated. All things considered, however, every- shing else being equal, 1 now think Tilden would be my first choice and Davis my second. SIXTH DISTRICT, Myron Rep, Waupaca, lawyer—As to my first and second choico I can only say to you that 1 must be Eeveres by circumstances. 1 may have my personal jeunings, and these may turn out notto agree with the goog of the party and would nave to be sacri- ficed. We must await the results flowing from the Convention before forming an intelligent judgment on the situation. There 1s, tor instance, the question of the locaity of the candidaies of both partios. As at resent advised I think you may say May be for iden, batas to second choice I can positively say My Persoup! pre erence ts perhaps not worth mentioning, but I will state to you that I have a lean- ing in tavor of Hendricks. I do not consider his lawyer.—The jon on the money question an objection. jo ig @ sound, good man. ur delegation, as you are perbaps aware, may be een called a “hard money delegation,” and ‘ilden is the chore of the majority. 1 shall possibly f°, with the majority uniees circumstances change. Wo ave had no meeting yet 10 decide op these pomts (with the exception of the informal ‘‘talk” at the timo State agence but I believe the general un- derstendiug is thet Tilden and bard money was the sense of the Convention and must be supported. SIXTH DISTRICT, Jaxuxs Rosixsox, Chilton, Calumet county, grocor— There was no meeting ol our ation atier the State Convention, so taras lam aware, and thereiore I am not well posted, and have dolerred, making up my mind as to either first or secona choice until in a position to conier with the other delegaics and otherwise post my- selt as to the meris of the candidates. I may say, however, that my personal preterence is tor Gen- eral Hancock. [ do not know what strength the General may have, There 1 considerable fecling in the democratic party against giving places of power to military men, and this will, doubtiess, operate agamsthim. My feeling in his favor is merely per- sonal, and I have no idca at present that he woul my choice, as 1 shall support only the strongest and best man. 1 bave bee sold by very able men that if Tilden 18 nomimated he will bé beaten by 50,000 majority in this state. That seems to me rather + broad siatement, and I receive it with reserve. I ad- mire Tilden, and if Hancock stands nw show there are very few men should like to seo nominated better than Tilden. As to the currency question, I think it will take care of \teoll, Congress, 1 not the President, will have to deal with tha, Davis I regard as a good man. He has considerable strength in the State, par- Ucularly in this section, It the first choice of the majority ol the delegates was for Tilden and second tor Davis I might go with them, unless | was convinced in the field, of whom I uppurt the men whose party. ° EXTH DISTRICT, 8S. N. Dicxrxson, of Sparta, lawyer—In my district I haye heard Tilden and Davis both well spoken oi as the first and secord choice that would not be unaccepta- ble to our people. 1 cannot say that personally | pre: other hand that if the rest of the de! ion went tor Tilden that 1 might notdoso. I look a good inan. It 1s too early yet to decide ‘here are many things to be’ considered. mstances may arise to change our present views, ll support the best man. 1 first favorite with most of the dele; by the hard money men, of whom there ai number in my district. Thesoft money element also is well represented in my section. Bayard, of Delaware, begins to be spoken of. There is some taik al: dricks, but Bayat talked of do not understand that my cops! be held to any particular man, and Lam not d this carly time to pledge myself to Tilden or Hendricks or any other candidate, A disjointed conversation ensued, it being impossible to ascertain the gentleman 8 preterences, it he bad any, but the general impression conveyed by bis replies to questions was he preterred Davis or Bayard, but if the delegation was tor Tilden for first choice aad either Hendricks or Davis for second he should act stand out against them single handed. H. H. Harpex, Eau Claire, lawyer—Tilden is.a good, honest, square man, « reformer, and would be a strong candidate, David Davis, too, would be bard to beat, Ita dificult 10 say, however, that either is the best man in tne party. There may be others who would prove stili more acceptavie. It is not impossible that the “Great Unknown” who has veen talked about so much by the papers may yet be found in the bosom of the democtatic party. ith us wo bave a large number of very respectable men, whose opinions carry weight i our district, who entertain moderate views of the money question, aud the nomination, as you aware, will depend very much on the stand the candidates taken on this issue. Personally, 1 lean toward t! Tepeal of th ing resumption set, and leaving t! finances of the country stand where they are for t present. There bas been very little talk in my district over the different candidates, and no particular prefor- ence shown, so jar as i am rined. I belt im the doctrine of policy than of men. many soft money republicans as democrats with us, I cannot now ¢ who would be my Orst and second choice, In farther conversation Mr. Hay intimated that, although not a Tildén man, be might ultimately come to vote for bim, althoug! apparontly preferred Davis or Hendricks. better and sirunger men w now Know notb.ng. candidature looks best for and consequently jess arguments in his f are so powerful that the Domination iy. man would be hopeless. 1 do not believe in this at- tempt to force resumption on the countr. whether we are prepared for itor not, 1 desire the repeal of this resumption act, aud then the finances of 1 try alone, leaving it to th terprise of thi the natural juences rade to adjust the prc cu For these reasons 1 should support Davis in preterence to T:lde1 1 think Davis is a very good map, and would mak. ite astrong run if nominated. Tilden will ao very weil tor second choice if Davis can- not be nominated, although | hope some one favoravie to the repeal of the resumption act will be selected should it be hopeless to any other man ol the sang require. the delegation is a unit tor Tilten, but I would go with the rest, for the sake of harmony, although Judgment, I think the resumption men mi take in supposing the country can be forced to resame, Dut that we may beable to work up to resumption it the Gnances of the country are left alone. It is this Unkering with trade matters and legislative interfer. ence with the natural laws of trade tuat have unsottled the country. I want a man for President who takes this view of the situation, Wituiam Wiisox, Menomonee, farmer, ted the largest in the State of Wisconsin—I do net keow at present that I should very strongly 0 the nomina- lion of Mr, Tilden by the 3t Lous Convention; but 1 certainly am not hotly in favor of it. As at present advised I betieve there are men in the party who will make a better run, I am not fally miormed as to the strength of any of the candidates at she East, but feel confident Davis will be a stronger candidate and run an Tilden at the West, and tnat we le the district I L; acceptable to Rs atr ciskaie cians am not of Da aro believe im mi ration on th: finance question. Times are sufficiently hard at pres. ithout pinehr tighter with forcing Niey pol ill strain the country more than the couniry, {1 betiof, is prepared to stand. I am not hmeerabty for Bevis tor firat choice, alhough he is undo bat Lam, first ye last, for the wan of mom merits sea Davis to me to havea large share of that. It Davis cannot be bad and the deirgation are strong for Tilden, and no Detter man can be nominated, you can set me down Sires choice for Davis and second for Tilden. IOWA. THE DELEGATION INCLINES TOWARD TILDEY, BUT 18 UNDECIDED. Das Mores, June 18, 1876 ‘The democratic party of this State is not a boid or- ganization, It is bitter and aggressive enough in ite assaults on the republican party, but when controversy Fears aloft its bead within the party lines there soon appears a spirit of amiable caution and noncommittal discretion the like of which ts not seen in the oppost- tion ranka The repablicans, secure in thoir heavy majority, ofien wage war among themselves, get up a bit of a row and take their brethren by the hair, but with the democrats the need of unity and barmony quickly suppresses all sounds of in- testine strife, When your correspondent peased thro the State interviewing the delegates to Cin- cimnati he had to use but little journalistic tact to secure from each a full and frank avowal of his Presidential preferences. The delegates felt that they came from one of the banner States of strong and earnest republicanism, one whose will was potent, and they gave uttcrance to their choice in sones of decided emphasis, Very different has it been with the demo- crats; they feel that in the mational council of the party thoir voice is but weak, and they are content to sit on the back seats and sing in soft accompaniment to their stronger brethren on the front seata Thus it ts altogether impossible to got from the lowa delegates to St Louis an expression as to their ehoice of a candidate, Whatever was best for the party woula be their choice ana the will of the majority would be their will, The State Register (rep.) aid of this delegation at the time of its selec- tion:—“‘It isa sharp and shrewd delogation, and the best that can ve said of it, with certainty, 1s that it will drive a sharp bargain for lowa at St. Louis, and look first to the question of success rather than to any cer tain candidate.” This view of the situation has been fully confirmed by the delegates themselves in per- sonal conference with your correspondent One thing, however, may be affirmed with certainty, and that is that, as matters now st the delegation is Jargely for Tilden. They think that bis nomination would secure them New York as against Wheeler. Th ugh thas cautious and doubtiul in its party ent, the democratic party of this State has within its lines many of the ablest men of tke State, and they will make a strong fight next tall The one ben they fear ‘most just now is ine financial question. Tilden would be much stronger with the lowa delegation were it not for his financial views, Tho lowa delegates seem to apprehend much trouble over this question at St, Louis. But to the particulars of’ the interviews had by your Correspondent with tne delegates :— DELEGATES AT LARGE, on. D. 0. Fixca ts a prominent lawyer and politician ef Des Moines. Ho is a man of greut ability and influ- ence, and 18 one of the most popular orators in the West. Though never cn oftice-holder he is a veteran in Politics and of large experience. He favors Tiden, though not entirely committed to him. M. Ham, editor of the Dubuque Herald, is an- other leader of the party and one of the cautious men. He aeclares that be hus nochviceas yet. Your cor- Tespondent feels justified, however, in marking him for Tilden. Judge H, H. Tarme.x is another Tilden man with an “4H” to it—the ‘if’? covering all contingencies on the financial question. Colonel B. F. Moxtaomery, of Council Bluffs, is a lawyer of One ability. He hesitates between Tilden and Hendricks and, with entire impartiality, favors one ‘to-day and the uther to-morrow. DISTRICT DELEGATES. FIRST DISTRICT. Edmund Jazornr, oi Keokuk, 18 understood to tavor Tilden, though he neclines to indicate his choice jo a decided manuer. He favors Doolittie, of Wisconsin, tor Vice President, D. W. McKitrinck, of Burlington, is a man of strong influence in the He declares with emphasis that his first choice 1s General Hancock. SECOND DISTRICT. A. J. Moxrog, of Jones county, wants a candidate who will emboay the reform sentiment, and so favors Tilden; but if circumstances demanded it he would cheerfully vote for another. E, H. Tuarsr, oditor of the Clinton Age, says hia sympathies are with Governor Tilden, whose nomina- tion would mean reform, the watchword of the demo- cratic party. S THIRD DISTRICT. Hon. L. L, Aivsworts is a Representative in Con- gress and out of your correspondent’s reach. He is un- derstood here to favor Tilden. Cc. M. Dcrgam, of Independence, is a Hendricks man as first choice, with Tilden as second. FOURTH DISTRICT. Captain G. R. Mintex, a lawyer of Cerro Gordo, hos hed quite experience in politics. He would like Tilden, with Davis or Lamar, or Hendricks, with an Eastern or Southern mau for Vice President. G. U. Wricnt, of Bremer county, Tilden man, with Hendricks tor second choice. Wouid like ex-Gov- ernor Curtin or Thurman for Vico President, VIFTH DISTRICT. Peter A. Dry, of lowa City, declines to commit bhim- self, but is no doubt a Tilden man at prosent. L. G, Kixxg, a former republican, makes no sign, but fs quoted as a Til man by those pretending to know, SIXTH DISTRICT, A, B. Hexpxrskorr, of Ot!umwa, has declared himself for Hendrick T. J. Axperson, of Knoaville, is an unknown quan- tity, with a weakness toward Tilden. SEVENTH DISTRICT. D. M. Baxen, of Chariton, is for Tilden, with several contingencies to it. V. Wainwaiont, of Winterset, would like to vote for Thurman if he could getachance. Thinks Tilden is unfortavate in his own Stato in having a divided sup- rt. bs RIGHTH DisTRICT. Jacon Wi.ttams, editor of the Council Blaffs Glode, is somewhat undecided. Between two such good men as be sae and Hendricks he declares it difficult to make a choice. W. A. Stomn, of Sidney, has declared himself for Hendricks, He would cheerfully support Tilden as a second choice, NINTH DISTRICT. Jous P. Ausison, of Sioux City, is in doubt yet, but thinks well of Tuden, T. L. Bowmax, the other delegate, is understood to bea Tilden man, and wus pat on the dolegation with that understanaing. MINNESOTA. ‘THE DELEGATION A UNIT FOR TILDEN—HANCOCK PROBABLY THEIR SECOND CHOICE. Sr. Pavs, June 19, 1876 As is the practice of both parties in Minnesota, the delogation to the St. Louis Convention is wholy ac- credited from the State Convention, which met im this city on the Ist inst, But whon the Convention had se- lected one delegate at large it resolved {tself into three Congressional district caucuses, oxch of which noint- Rated three gentlemen, who were thereupon appointed | by the Convention to constitute the State delegation. ‘The delegation thus chosen is as follows: — At Large—Engeue #. Wilson, of Minneapolis, For the First Districi—J. H. McKenny, of Chatfield, Filimore county ; Daniel Buck, of Mankato, Blue Earth county, and C. F. Buck, of Winona. For the Second Disirict—Michael Doran, of Le Sueur; J. F. Norrish, of Hastings, and George E. Skinner, of Faribault. For the Taird District—W iam Lee, of 8t, Paul H 7.G. Mealey, of Monticello, Wright county, and J. N. Castla, of Stillwater. ‘These gentlemen were all presont at the State Con. vention, and were interviewed withio a jew Lours of their election by your correspondent as to their per- sonal preferences in connection with the St. Louis nomination for the Presidency.’ Although two of them ‘were before that reported ia favor of the nomination of General Hancock, they all declared themselves bound by the action of the Convention to support Mr. Tilden, More than that they would not say, except (and this was raid with a uniiormity whieh gested tl thought that they had already consulted together); that tney felt it would ‘de unwise and improper tor the delegation from Min- nesota—being unable to certainly promise an clectoral vote to any democratic candidate—to hold any prefer- ences which they would not yield to the necessities or even the positive preferences of representatives of the democratic States, The action of the State Convention, by which the St. Louis delegates declare themselves bound, was as foliows:—First, before electing dele- gates, the adoption of a resofation declaring “that tn Governor Sanuel J, Tildea we recognize the represen- tative reformer of the times, and betieve that nis nom- wwation for the Presidency will be the best course of the democracy to secure the reiorms ior which our party im 80 earnestiy striving, and which are so essential to the very life of our nation.” This resolution was objected to by a consideravie mi- nority, but mainly on the ground of expediency. The zealous Tilden man in the Convention became some- 4 It was proposed to mstruct the delegation to-voie as @ unit im accord- ance with the will of a majority of its mombers, This Proposition revived disagreeable recoliections of the effect of the unit rule upon the Minnesota delegation of 1860, and was rejected. Then the Tilden men required and received assurances that every delegate would hon. estly support Tilden’s nomination, these assurances being given beiore they would consider any name pro- for tho delegation. Atter tho St. Louis delegates: ppointed, one of the four members of tbe had opposed the Tilden resuiution, on of other preferences, offered the follow- this Convention has fall confidence in the Louis, and that do all th democrn they instructed. ‘Thie was opposed in debate as caicalated to discredit tho Tilden resolution and was laidom the table with- eovary for the honor and suck: end to this exten: and no more this time showed that men were incensed and united and that they Anmspmaariee an overgueiming majority of the Con- veo! Hon, EK. M. Wirsow, the delegate at large, gained that Position by introducing the Tiiden resolution, but was, when the Convention first assembled, rumored to be for Hancock. He said to your correspondent last Sat- Urday evening that he believed the first choice ot every one of the delegation was now Mr, Tilden. “He felt also that the dvegation was bound 0 vote for Mr. Tilden by the actiun of the State Con- vention and because he is undoubtedly the choice of @ serge majority of tbe party in this State. To the ques- ton who was his persoual second choice be frankly replied, “General Hancock.” Being askedit he knew the personal preferences o: others of the delegation he answered that, after Tilden, hodid not—that from late conversation of correspondence, but be was of opinion that it itshould come to a second choice Gen- oral Hancock would be the maw for the Minnesota del gation. Witla Las, now and for veral years past Chairman of the Pemocratic 3I Committee, just after the State Convention said he might be guided by what he should learn at St, Louis from the dele; Fepreseoting the democratic States, yet it wi rene. to carry out the expressed wishes of the party in this State, so far as could reasonably be expected. that the 54 He said to your corresponaent Satu nesota delegates would give their uni ‘Tilden, and he had no doubt of bis pomiation. B it should become necessary to make they would be governed by circum: could ' ot tully understand until they had met and con- sulted with the delegates from other States. J. H. McKzsxxr ia editor of the most country (democratic) paper in the Sta’ fore and since tho State Convention, has head of his editorial page those lines :— “YOR PRESIDENT (“nabject to the decision of the Democratic National Convention), . Bux, of Winona, thuslastic Tilden mon in the State, and will not admit that he has or can need to have a second choice, D. Bue says ni Tilden asa representative of reform and democrati: principles, Micnax, Doran, of Le Sueur, was also for Tilden from the first, and was willing that the delegation shuuld be instructed for him or to vote as a unit. Joux F. Nonnisn, ot Hastings, 1s for Tiden all the ‘me, ana hopes not to have to make a second choice, Grorce E. SkiKNER Was one of the Rice county dele- tion in the State Convention, instructed by the junty Convention unanimously to vote for no man lor delegate to the St. Lous Convention who was not known to be for Tilden. He has no second choice and knows of no democrat in bis county who has. T. G. Muatey, of Wright county, was originally for Hancock, who will now be his second chores. J. N. Casati, of Stillwater, was a warm advocate of Tilden In the State Convention, He has no doubt about Tilden being nominated, but if a second choloe ie necessary his will depond apon the preferences hia by democrats trom the democratic States at St wis, NEBRASKA. THE DELEGATION FOR TILDEN AS FIRST AND THURMAN As SECOND CHOICE, Omaua, June 16, 1876, The following is a classification of the preferences of the delegation from this State to St. Louts:— Fs lat Choice, 2d Choice, Sd Choice, George L. Miller...... Tilden Thurman None Alexander Bear. Thurman Nono Tobias Custor.. Thurman Doolittle G. Schofield. . Thurman None F. D, Harmon, Thurman None Charles McDonal None None not instructed, but they will be rt Tilden. There isa strong feeling among them advance the claims of Colonel J. F. Warner, of Nebraska, for second place on‘ the ticket, THE ALDERMEN AND THEIR TRAIN. The Tammany special train for St. Lous left the Grand Central Depot last evening at cight o’clock. It consisted of thirteen palace cars and a baggage car. The latver was labelled ‘Tammany Special.” After this came acar on which was the inscription ‘New York Common Council.” The middie panel of this car was also covered with white muslin, bearing the “inscription, ‘“Jobn Kelly.” The train, which was supposed to carry no one but those who were opposed to the nomination of Governor Tilden at 8t. Louis, was scarcely half filled, some of the cars hav- Ing but two or three occupants. In fact the number of passengers was so small as to excite the wonder of all the spectators who were admitted to the depot as to what had become of the ontside Tammany “shouters.”” There was «4 want of enthusiasm apparent among both passengers and those who had come to see them off, and scarcely a cheer was given as the train moved trom the depot, In the car set apart for the Common Council and their friends were Aldermen Purroy, John Reilly, Gumble- ton, Sheils, Seary, Keenan, McCarthy, Sauer, Cole and Guntzer, Commissioner Nichols, ex-Alderman Flan- Digan, Coroners, Woltinman and Croker, Ed. Kearney, A.B Purdy, Commissioner Murphy. Ed. Donohue, Bernard Rellly, Tyler Kelly, Peter Gil eeple, Peter Trainor, Genoral Spinola, Ed. Callaghan and W. Moloney, Among those who occupied the other cars were C. H. Haswell, Thomas Dunlap, Dr. Colman, John MoKeon, ex-Judge Quinn, Colonel J. Bagley, ex:Alderman Kerr, Judge Hartman Spencer, A, Sheban, Colonel Mooney, Judge Judson Jarvis, M. Patton, J. Seebacher, J. fav and C. Dowd. ‘The train is expected to arrive at St. Louis on San- day morning between six and seven o'clock, the Cen- tral Railroad Company having declured its intentt beat the trains on the Erie and Pennsylvania roads, A PARKER DELEGATION. Those of the New Jersey Parker deiegation who did not start for St Louis on Thursday left yesterday. Their quarters will bo at the Southern Hotel. Leon Abbett, of Hudson, will be chairman and A, J. Smith secretar; Yesterday quite a party of enthusiastic Parker men started from Newark via the E Ab Paterson the party was reinforced by the ic county delegation, including Senators Hoppe asm prevails among the Par! Dayton, of Bergen. ‘The wildest enthust- rf men. AN ELEMENT OF SUCCESS. New York, June 23, 1876, To tnx Epitor oy tHe HERALD:— ‘The democrats ought to nominate etther Tilden or Thurman or some one whose name ends In an N, or at least has an N in it, Look over the list of Presi- dents (clectea such by the people) and see how many bames end in letter and how few are without it altogether. This is the i reason why neither Sey- mour nor Greeley could defeat Grant, and for the same reason the democrats will have by far the better chance of wiuning now if they will only study the lessons of experience, Either Tilden or Thurman would be pretty sure to defeat Hayes, and | think Cooper, too! And then thero’s ex Governor Hoffman, who might put two N’s at tho end of hisname! How is it that he tn never mentioned in this connection? He would be sure of Seine the doubie N), and would make an excellent Prosident. POLITICAL NOTES. Newark (N. J.) Journal:—"In the present temper of the people Mr. Parker, we are sure, would carry New Joraey by at least 20,000 majority.” Cieveland Plaindaler:—‘Hayes is boing twitted so Much upon being a gumbskull and nonentity that he should hurl the worda of Binine at his detractors:—*I do not feel that I shall prove a deadhead in the enter. prise; 1 wee Various channels in which I know I can ve useful’ ” Rochester Democrat:—‘'Dan Voorhees calla Tilden ‘a wrecker of railroads and a political hackster,’ and pre- dicts that if he shall be nominated the entire vote of the Northwest will be for the republican nominec.” Gettysburg (Pa ) Compiler:—‘‘It is remarked that the republican party has been distinctly unlucky of late, and it was very proper that its nominations should have been made on Friday.” Chicago Courter;—‘*A reformer will lead off at St. Louis and a reformer will be the nominee.” Cincinnaty Enquirer:—‘‘Hayes is understood to be preparing his letter of acceptance. That clear sound- ing specie resumption, hard money plank is expected to challenge his admiration, Ho will linger feelingly over that."” Milwaukee Commercial Times:—‘'The simplicity of Milwaukee democrats speaks well for their honesty and for nothing else, They have allowed themselves to be persistently ran or baiked in thei: own plans by tricky republicans."’ Boston Post:—‘'The Chieugo Times thinks {t was in accordance with the eternal fitness of things that the Clocinoati nominations wero made on hangman's day. ‘The platiorm ia tiptop scaffold, too,”’ Boston Globe:—“'The reform idea is not pinned to any single man. If the Repubiican Convention had nominated Bristow and secured his election he would have been powerless for retorm without a Congross to sustain him. We have lost the services of the gront thief killer at the head of the government, bat his work has shown what can be done and given a strong impetus to the reform idea among the peoplo.”” Worvester (Mass.) Prets:—‘‘Grant is becoming posi- tively garralous ia bis expressions of satisfaction over Biaine's detent.’” Now Haves Palladium:—‘“Mr. Hendricks positively declines to be a candidate for the Vice Yresidency, and it is also reported that , Bam Bowles’ candidate, Judge Davia, is growing modest, and begs that his name may not be used at all.’ Philadelphia Preas:—‘‘Upon the Southern people especially the nomination of Hayes and Wheeler has produced a wholesome impression, There 1s nothing so convincing as success; nothing more salutary than power wielded with moderation.”’ St Louis Times:—‘As the candidate of the party which nas mercilessly plundered the people during Bfteen years of administration Hayes cannot carry even Ohio against a democrat in whom the people have confidence.” Nashville American:—‘Grant never intended by his Des Motnes ‘no Popery’ speech, last Uctoher, to make Hayes a ‘bigger min than old Grant’ in the | Cipeionati Convention, but that's just what it did.’” Buffalo Courser:—‘'It bas been well said that the very pamo of tho Presidentin! candidate ought to be a watchword of reform, I! the platform manifests the earnest purpose of the party and if its standard bearer is a recognized exponent of tho great issue of admtnis- trative reform we need have no doubt as to the result. The canse of the democracy will be the canse of the country, and may ly be confided to the judgment and patriotism of the people.” Springueld (Mass.) Union:—"'It ts just as well to pat, that lie at once which charges Governor Hayes with being one of the back pay salary grabbers, The salary bili for whieh Hayes voted while in Congress was that 01 1866, which increased salaries of Congressmen from $3,000 to $5,000. This bill was neither condemned at the time nor ever since, the increase being only a reasonable one. It hud no connection with the back pay salary grab of 1873, and at the time that measure was passed Hayos had not been in Congress for seven years,” Cleveland Plaindealer:—‘‘Hayes was a member of Congress in 1866, when the salary of Congressmen was raised {rom $3,000 to $6,000 by being meanly tacked upon the Soldiers’ Bounty bill, This steal was worse than the back pay grab, for that was put througn on its merits in the House,” Philadelphia Times:—“Nearly the entire democratic country press of Pennsylvania call for Hancock."” Hartford Times:—‘‘The popular voice is for Tilden, re- tronchment and pure government. Givo us this ticket and the platform of sound principles, and the conatitu- ional party will win the triumph in November. A weak and unsound platform and weak nomination would dishearten the host of voters who desire to overthrow the corrupt party now in pows The man jg ot more consequence than the platform, but both ought to be sound. We have faith that they will be. ‘The two-thirds rule should not be permitted to defeat the wishes of the peopir,” TROTTING AT FLEETWOOD PARK. Friday, Jane 23 —Taorrixa.— euch; best three im five, in Fussrwoop Park, Bwoepstakes of $100 harness, STARTERS, J. Songbury's & m. Lady Jefferson. 'W. Loveil's &, g. White Stockings. J, Sweeney's a g Trojan... First heat, . Second heat. ‘TAN TROT. First Heat.—Trojan had the call in tho betting, Laay Jeflerson second choice, White Stockings being third in favor, Lady Jefferson went off with the lead, and the other two breaking up on the way to the quarter polo, Jefferson passed that point in 424, seconds, six lengths im front of Trojan, wno was six leaths abead of White Stockings. At the half-mile pole—time, 1:25—Lady Jofferson was ten lengths ahead of Trojan, the latter two lengths in front of White Stockings, Going up the hill of the homestretch Wuite Stockings passed Trojan and gained rapidly on Lady Jefferson, but after a very close race Lady Jefterson won tne heat by a bead tm 2:67, Second Heat.—Lady Jefferson took the lead and soon opened a wide gap. Sho was half s dozen lengths ahead at the quarter pole in 43 seconds, White Stock- ings second, Trojan third. The latter soon afterward broke up and lost considerable ground. At the half mile pole Lady Jeflerson was eight lenxths in front in 1:22, Whitestock! second. Lady Jeflerson trotted stwadily home, while the others had a succession of breaks. Lady Jefferson won by over eighty yards, Trojan second, two fengtns ahead of White stockings, Time of the heat, 2:50, White Stockings and Trojan were declared distanced, and thus ended the affair, TAR SKCOND TROT. Samm Day.—Purse $100, mile heats, best three in five, ia harness, STARTERS. eee 42 1:23 2: First Heat—lady Hildreth bad the start, Grocery Girl second, Rip Van Winkle third. Grocery Girl soon went to the front and Jed to the quarter pole four Jengths, Lady Hildreth secoad, Rip Van Winkle a tur- long behind. Grocery Girl kept on, and led all the way around avout six lengths in front of Lady Hildreth, Kip ro Winkle being beaten nearly half a mile. ‘Time, BOL dy. Second Heat,—Grocery Girl took the lead with the word, and was two lengths in front at the quarter pole in 42 seconds, Lady Hildreth broke up just alter hat point and lost ten lengths. Grocery Girl ited tor the other, and was only two leagths in mile pole. Time, 1:30, Grocery Girl to keep in front of by three 1. ngths in 3:05. Third Heat.—Grocery Girt took the lead, was never a and won easily, by hall a dozen lengths, in BEACON PARK RACES Boston, June 23, 1876, The following are the summaries for the races which took place at Beacon Park to-day :— Finst Rack.—Purse of $500, for horses that have never beaten 2:50; $250 to tue Orst, $125 to the second, $75 to the third and $50 to the fourth, James Golden's 8. g Dick Moore,. C. E. Mosher's b, g George Bancrot J. A, Corkey’s bik. s. Tar W. D. Baich’s sg. Gratofu Time, 2:84 —2:385¢—2:81 4 — ‘se of $1,000, for en 2:31; $500 to the lirst, $250 to the sec- ond, $150 to the third a1 J. J. Bowen's bik, m. Magg 168211 J. A. Wilham’s ch. g Churtio ac 4 3114 4 3 C.K. Monher’s b. g Joe Ripley... 2 2 2212 4 Aldis Walton’s b. g. CharlicR.....1 6 8 4 3 3 2 T. 8, Carpenter's ch. m. Lizzie Keoler..... ‘ 44 °. T. Traut’« bik. g. General 65 o Time—2:30 sy, 2:28, 2 TROTTING AT BELMONT PARK. Paianecemia, June 23, 1876, Goldsmith Mald trotted three heats agaspst time this afternoon at Belmont Park, making the first in 2:17%, the second in 2:14 and the third in 2:1744. A trotting match alto came off between four double teams and was woo in three heats by Mattie Lyle and Palmer, the time being 2 :41 34, 2:3743 and 2:34. RACING AT PHILADELPHIA, Lepaipetsinaly The inaugural meeting of the Point Breeze Park As- sociation at Philadelphia begins to-day, to be continued on Monday, June 26; Tuesday, 27th, and Wednesaay, 28th, The first race to-day will be the Inwgural Sweepstakes, for all ages, a dash of a mito and a half, to name ct the post, There were twenty-six nomina- tions and the probability is that there will bea large flold of starters, The second race will be for the Re- form Club Stakes, by fillies threo years old, a dash of This event closed with three-quarters of a mile, for maidens of the fourth a grand race of two-mile heats, for all ages, tho whole making a bill of fare that will entice maay a man from his home to enjoy. POOL BELLING ON THE PHILADELPHIA RACES, The following are a few of the pool sales at Morrissey 's rooms, 1,289 Broadway, last night:— Vinaigre: Madge, 1 nyvo! pt 25 25 2 LONG BRANCH RACES, Lone Braycn, N. J., June 23, 1876. The following stablos have arrived at the Monmouth Park race track and are in training for the races which begin Savusday, Jaly 1:—Loriliard, Belmont, Cottrill, Carr & Co., Aster, Chamberiia, Weldon, McGratn, Bab- THE cock and Hitchcock. The track is in excellent order, One hundred and sixty horses nave already arrived and 100 more are expected to-morrow. THE AMERICAN HORSES IN ENGLAND, {From the Sporting Times, June 10.) The Hamp‘on Court yearlings will be sold next Satan day and the Cobbam on the following Saturday is Ascot week, while the whole of Mr. Brayley’s breeding tud will be brought to the bammer daring the Stock- bridge Meeting. Among the visitors at Middle Park last Saturday was Mr, MH. Saniord, who returns to America this week to prepore for lis owo anaaal sale of the Preakness yearlings on the 29th of this month, Preaknoss—afier which the fine old 10-year-old cham- pion of Mr. Santord’s racing team at Newmarket is called—is 4 small stream that also gives the name to a valley about cighteen miles from New York, and empties itself into the Passaic Falls, it at Preakness whero Mr. Sanford has his racing establishment, but his breeding stud i# 1,200 miles away in the “blue grass’? region of Kentucky, and fat from the stud of Mr. Alexander, the largest breeder ts the United States, whose yeariings are sold the weeb vetore Mr. Santord’s, It was at dir, Alexander's sales Mr. sentord bought Preakness, Bay Final and Black P’rinee (who form part of his English lot) at thi age; while the remainder he bred himself, but repur- chesed at a joxs, from ng made it arule never to buy in a single lot at his own sales uoder any consideration whatever, whatever waggish suggestion might arise in this country trom the fact of his auctioneer being named Kidd.’ The name of Mr. Sanford's stad farm is North Elkhorn, whieh ts six miles trom Lexington, on the Mayavilie Pike, where he has the large number of seventy-five brood mares, all descended from English blood, fitty of which never had a saddie on their backs! For the service of these mares there are five sires— viz, Glenelg, Baywood, Monarchist, King Lear and Virgil sons of Lexington, the Stockwell of Ameri except the Grst and last named. Glene!g is by Citadel out of Bapta and enjoys the oN seg pe at tho present moment of being the best English horse ever sent t¢ America—a hard nut for the believers in Priam, Glen coe, Buzzard, Barefoot, Tranby, Trustee, Highfiyer, Belshazzar, Diomed, Sover Scythian, Leamington and o English celebrities to crack—while Virg Vandal (by Glencoe) and the sire of Vagrant Virginius, the three-vear-~ mpions of the West and East in 1875. Mr. Sanford con- siders Monarchist tho best horse poascssed, but, unfortunately, his grout was only discovered when too lute to send run for the Derby in 1871, in which he was engaged. Baywood nevor started, owing to his leg giving way; but ho is oneof the most successiul sires in America Until Mr. Sanford set the example and persuaded Mr. Alexander to erect hovels for his mares and young stock they ran out the whole year unsheltored, having to paw away tho snow to get at tho grass during the winter, at which season certain fields of pe- culiar growth were reserved for their use, Late fouls aro preterred in America, for tha sonsible reason—which is confirmatory of the lute Sir Joseph Hawloy’s theory—that when the grase ig sweetest the youngsters thrive so much better, and “earn their livelihood” more heartily. The difference between English and American oats, which averages forty-five pounds against the latter's thirty pounds, makes all the diflerence in the rearing of young stock. The-Preaknesa yearlings to be disposed of at tbe forth- coming sale number thirty-seven, viz, thirteen colts and twenty-four Olhies; and {tis pot unlikely that the result of Mr. Sanford’s. recent visit to England prove most advantageous to the American Tarf, as be makes no secret of his estimate that the thoroughbred horses of that country are at least a stone bobind the English, —Parvo. FACTIOUS FIRST WARDERS. THE SHANAHANS VERSUS THE 0'CONNORS— BATTLE BETWEEN THE LEADERS AND BI- TAINERS, The First ward of New York, which is sometimes edlied the Thirty-third county of Ireland, but which ip Teulity combines in the elements of its population not only the natives of all tho counties of Ireland, but of all the provinces and dissricts of Germany aid France, besides a good mixture of pure Anglo-Saxon, was the scene on Thureday last of a premature riot, There is one block on Washington strect, between Morris and Rector, which is known as the Kerry Block, Here, for years, tho O’Connors bave held tull sway, andin political pariance they coutrolled the election “deostrick,’’ There were three brothers, kuown re- spectively as Daniel D., alias “Dan D. 0.,” “David D,”? and Jonn D. O’Connor. Daniol D. O'Connor keeps A liquor store, which 1s the resort of all the wild youthe in the neighborhood, and, although nothing can be said against his own character individually, hia patrons were always looked upon as among the worst characters in the ward, Here the members of an association called the ‘Franklin’’—now the George Muller Chow- der Club—used to meet and hola high revelry WITH OR WITHOUT MONRY, as it Iastated the proprietor knew they would settle their bills when their basiness became lucrative, Most of these young men who drank.:n O'Connor’s place were looked upon by the residents of the ward and th» police as professional thieves, Daniel D O'Counor, however, Kept his patrons under pret.y good control, and while Henry Smith, Police Commissioner, lived he was powerin the ward. Since then, however, his name and bis famo dwitdied, and his patrons left him by degrees, The Frauklin Association split up on account of many internecine quarrels in it. A number of chques and thieves destroyed their usefuiness to them- scives, much to the benefit of the communiy im geaeral. THR ROW DRGINS On Wednesday night a number of this excellent com- pany went to Mrs. Lynch’s opening, at No. 4 Green wich strect. They were enjoying themselves accord- ing to their wont when they wero broke in upon by another crowd and on account of insaffctent numbers they made a hasty retreat, It is churged that the am sailing party were under the immediate direction of Daniel D. O'Connor. The quarrel waa not allowed to slumber, and on Thursday, at noon, David D. O'Connor met the leader of the opposing faction, Buck”? Shanahan, in trout of Daniel O'Connor's store, aud the fight was Fonarred. thrown O'Connor was struck to the eidewalk. His Iriends as also did the friends ot and an old fashioned hand-to band fight soon begun. The Mallow House, which is on the corner of Rector and Washington streots, poured for.h on the Mead and they joined hands with the O'Ce Shanahan and his = {reads tween two fires, and they retreated as best they could, In the mélée, however, Shanahan drew a revolver ana fired at U'Connor, wound 1p the loft forearm. Shanahan then ran into store on the corner of Morris and West streets intrenched himself behind the bar. He fired abo seven shots, one of them wounding a young mas named Collaban, of the house Matiow. Kight of the rioters were arrested by officers of the Twenty-seventh precinct on Thursday night. They were brought before Judgo Wandell at the Tombs Police Court yesterday, but were discharged, because neither Captain Saunders nor his officers could prefer any specific charge against them. prisoners aro what is known as the ‘‘Stable Gang,” and are looked upon wit! inhabitants of the First ward. One of named Anderson, was arrested last. Satur: highway robbery at tne foot of Dey street an is. charged for want of evidence. A numper of the others are well known to the police, and have been at different times for various offences. THE KERRY GANG AND THE STABLE GANG, To tuk Epitor or tax HekaLp:— I noticea in your morning edition that the ‘'Stable gang’ tried lo murder Buck Shanahan im the Oght of Thursday in tho First ward, Itis notso, It wae the crowd of thieves that jounge in Dan OD, O'Connor's store, No, 10 Washington street, known to the poline on the ‘Kerry gang,” of which Dan D. 0 Connor snd Michael Calaban, both men, are the leaders. Respectable citizens are in “eee of their lives, especially by O’Convor’s gan ie “stable gang” do not harm auy one, as 1). D. O'Connor states. The police officers on that post are controlled by Dan D. O'Connor. One of the officers. stood by. and saw Dan beat a young man on Wednosday night, and when tht young Man told the oMcer to arrest 0" je off cer said, “Give him more, Dan.” This case ought be looked into, as oitt by O'Connor's gang. Yours truly. A CONSTANT READER OF THE HERALD AND & FIRST WARD CITIZEN, MICROSCOPIC OBSCENITY. Yesterday afternoon Mr. Anthony Comstock arrested Joseph Schloss on the chargo of selling obsceno pic- tures and lodged him in the Sixteenth precinct station house. The arrest caused great surprise in theneigh- borhood of the prisoner's pince of business, No, 229 West Twenty-fourth streot, as heretoiory he has borne a character which in no way prepared those who knew him for any such revelation. Schloss professed to de basiness aga real esate agent; but it came to Mr. Comstock's knowledge that he was engaged ip vhe questiouable occupation microscopic charms, Mr. Comstock, went to Schloss’ place of business with a driend, whom he instructed to purchase some of the charms, while be him-elf pretended \o apply fora room. The Irievd dia as dirécted, Comstock lwtening to tke whole trans- action, whieh terminated in t! chasing seventy-five of the chat ‘the charms were handed ot Schloss, and seized 150 of these articles, which he Will produce in the Joflerson Market Police Court thig morning, where Schloss FIRE IN WESTCHESTER The large trame bullding recentiy used as a nite. glycerine tactory, nvar Woodlaw Westeheator county, caught lire yesterday afternoon and was completely dew joned was stored ceihen i) few yards distant from the burved structure, ba ST