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46. SEPTEMBER 25. 1875. GALVESTON. NEW YORK.

OUR VETERAN SOLDIERS, Peace Kev. Ifniriin. Tat to nnd Tups. At a late hour tho company ad inirned highly pleased with tlm mooting. retary of State; Lucius Robinson, for Comptroller; Charles S.

Fairchild, for Attorney General; Charles N. Ross, for State Treasurer; John I). Van Buren, for State Engineer; Christopher H. Walratb, for Canal Commissioner; Rodney R. Crowley, for State Prison Inspector.

The usual vote of thanks and cheers for tbe ticket were then given aud the Convention adjourned. Democratic State Convention. and THE REGIMENTAL REUNIONS. Destructive Storm Flood. Hearty Greetings of Old Comrades-A Happy Occasion-Orations Banquets, THIRTY LIYES ALREADY LOST.

An Ugly Slap al Ohio and Pennsylvania. Hardest Kind of Hard Money NEBRASKA. Democratic State Convention The City Partially Under Water Imminent Danger to the Whole Island Itself- Evils ef Inflation Set Forth in Strongest Terras. The surviving members of four Pennsylvania regiments, which made brilliant records during the rebellion, held their first reunions in this city Friday. These were the One Hundred and Fifty-fifth, Sixty-tirst and Sixty-second Infantry, and tbe Fourth Cavalry.

There was no general meeting of the organizations named, the reunions being separate affairs. ricane, pii-ahing the gulf waterover the entire island and covering even the highest elevations to a depth ot two feet and a-half. This ridge embraces an area of perhaps twelve blocks of buildings, extending from Mechanics street to Market street, a distance of two squares laa.it udinally, aud from Centre street td Bath avenue, about six squares longitudinally. Tu the entire rear of the east and west ends of the city, the water rose to a sufficient depth to float large wooden ed dices, many of which are very valuable. The resideut portion of the city was most affected.

From Tremont street, where this section begins, for a distance of at least one mile and a half west, every garden and every foundation is destroyed. Domiciles are scattered promiscuously in the center of thoroughfares, many of them being jammed together. Furtherto tbe west, in the neighborhood of Oleander Park, where there are many small farms and a number of stylish residences, the ater is reported to have reached a depth of from six to nine feet. A similar story is told of the eastern end of the island, which extends from Centre street at least a mile and a half into the business section of the city. Large stocks of goods are kept ou the ground floors, andoue can estimate the injury ubich thirty inches of sea water would involve.

It is lair to presume thai i he earnings of an entire year will be ex haunted in repairing damages. Probably vegetation has been utterly dest royed, but that tbe island is involved in wholesale ruin we do not apprehend. FOREIGN IjEWS. Another Rebuke to Pennsylvania and Ohio. Two Republicans oh the Ticket.

a- Platfcrm of the Inflationists nnunced as a Crime. The was of that day was selected because it the anniversary of tho battle Antietam, and it happened each of the regiments se The Party Hopelessly Divided on Vital Issues. Coin or Its Equivalent Demanded, HorsTou, Texas, September 17. The storm at Galveston is the heaviest since 1S67. The city is partially und'ir water, and it is several feet deep in the principal streets.

Several wrecks have been reported. The Ocean House, on the Gulf beach, is entirely surrounded with water, and the out houses are gono. The city hospital is tilled with water. Thirty workmen on the break-water, being built by the Government, were cut off and lost." The Santa Fe Railroad bridge, across the bay, has been swept away, and the Houston Rulroad is undt-r twenty feet of water. This end of it ha- bef-n washed awav.

The water at Virginia Point has backed up for three miles on the main laud, and is still rising. The gle is increasing, and the barometer is failing. The bay is so full of water that if the wind changes to the north th whole island is lost, and no lives can be saved. The -hipping in the harbor is having a a fearful time of it. The ship channel dredging fleet is safe.

VKAffSE, N. September 16 The Omaha, September 17. The Democratic Democratic State Convention met at Weit State Convention, held at b'reinout yester ing Hall. Everv seat was occupied. There up, on a firm basis, our social as well as business relations and clamor no more of geographical distinctions.

For many years we have sadly misunderstood each other. Now, thank God, we say iu truth, our country is one and undi-visible while the proud bird of Jove Sits enthroned upon the Stars and Stripes, bearing in his talons the glorious motto, JC Pluribus Vnum, we can from the North, the South, the East and the West sing with the tires of patriotism: "Columbia Columbia to Glory arise t'1 Before I close permit me to announoethe death of Lieutenant Thomas Duncan McLean, a few days since, one whom you all knew and loved. A brave soldier, a generous friend and an honest man, we will embalm bis memory in our hearts, and strive to emulate his example. Ma he rest in peace. On parting to-day and returning to our homes, we will have the satisfaction of having recalled to memory many scenes through which we passed in tbe'momen-tuous struggle for our country's honors, and have the kindly plaudit, well done, good and faithful soldiers, the thanks ot all patriots are yours.

With many thanks lor your kind attention, and hoping for many rnoie reunions, I bid you good bye, I he oration was listened to attentively, and frequently applauded. Gen. J. K. Moorhead being noticed in tbe assemblage was loudly called for, and responded in a very feeling address.

He wes followed; by Capt. R. Crozipr, of Company who, although not claiming to he a speaker, interested and pleased his audience. On motion Gen. Moorhead was made an honorary member of the society.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The election of officers for the ensuing year being declared in order, it was moved that the old officers be unanimously chosen, which was agreed to. There was but one vacancy to fill, that of Corresponding Secretary, and to this I.ouis Hauch, of Mt. Washington, was chosen. Following is list of the officers: President General J.

B. Sweitznr. Yice Presidents Captain Wm. Crider, Co. "Ai" Captain M.

L. Feiker, Captain W. B. McClay, Captain K. S.

Wright, Captain William Kennedy, Captain R. R. Means, Captain F. W. Timmony, Lieutenant William Weber, Captain Richard Crozier, Recording Secretary Bernard Coll.

Corresponding Secretary Louis Hauch. Treasurer K. G. Krehan. It was decided to hold the next reunion iu Ihe Centennial year at Philadelphia, and Captain E.

S. Wright, Dr. James Kerr, John R. Gardner, of Altoona, with President Sweitzer were chosen a committee of arrangements. Following this there was dancing and singing and a good time generally, and the veterans and the ladies returned to the city in tho evening much gratified at the it, with flag staff shattered in twain and with fifteen bullot holes through its silken folds, but still waving from the battle line resplendont beauty, all tho more sacred for its scars, and all the more glorious for its baptism of fire and blood! Thrice hail to the flag of the One Hundred and Fifty-fifth which from the hour when It was first borne iu tbe storm of battle and woeful disaster, down to the day of final triumph, never once trailed in the dust, never was wrested from its standard bearers by rebel hands but was returned, at the close of the war to the loyal old commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who gave into our keeping, all storm bleached and battle torn, but emblazoned with the names of twenty-eight battles Inscribed iu golden letters upon its gorgeous stripes, and without one blot on its State arms, or one star removed from the glittering galaxy of its azure field.

With the surrender of Lee, the struggle between the warring sections was over. The storm cloud rolled away from our national horizon and the sunshine of peace came to gladden the hearts of millions, and "the war drum beat no longer and the battle flags were furled." With what pride did we, my comrades, join in the triumphal march through tbe streets of the National Capitol! With what beating hearts and swelling patriotism did we tread again the foil ef our native State! With what a thrill of joy did we behold again tho ascending smoke from the factories of our native city and see again our homes rising in the distance! With what proud stepdid we march down our familiar streets, bearing aloft our torn and battered banners, amid the t-houts and huzzas of victory. THE DISHANI1MENT. The 2nd ot June 'no is a markod day in the ralander of the 155th regiment, and an era in each ot our lives. It chronicles the distiandment of our organization the laying aside of tho uniform of the soldier, to wear again the simple garb ot the citizen.

Those who came back from the war were no longer young and smiling. All the boys were now bearded and bronzed men with tho earnest stamp of manhood on their brows. Some of them were hobbling on crutches. Some were swinging empty sleeves, others tottering from disease incurred in the service. They went out blooming, youthtul, fair, they come back wearing the sombre visage of warriors, tried and true.

But some of the bravest and the best returned not with tbe victorious battalions. Oh my comrades, but a small remnant of tbe gallant regiment which numbered eight hundred and fifty men when we left for tbe seat of war, were among those who were found in the ranks when we reached our homes three years latter. And now ten years, later, many who returned with us have listened to tho mystic bugle call, summoning them to "the ranks of their brothers, gone before." THE MARTYRED DEAD. And, at this, our first reunion, we look in vain for the sublime heroes and martyr's who went down in the ttreat tieht for liber day, was the largest ever held in the State, and was composed of the most influential men of the party. The following resolutions was adopted Unanimously: could not have been less than 2,500 people in the hall, and many were unable to get inside.

There was a delay in calling the First That the Democratic party of the Convention to order, in consequence of the bad arrangements for distributing the tickets to the delegates and others. The Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry- The surviving members of this regiment met at twoo'oiock yesterday afternoon at Turners' Hall, tSiath avenue. There were about one hundred and fifty veterans present. The meeting was organized by calling Col. A P.

Duncan to the chair and ap-pointing a number of Secretaries. Col. Diiuchii said be was glad to see ae mauy of his old follow soldiers present, and hoped the reunion would result in more firmly cementing tho friendships formed on the tented field. This was the first meeting of tbe regimeut since the close ot the war, and it as their object at this tune to form a society. The first businoss would be tho appointment of a Committee on Constitution and By-Laws.

The committee was appointed, with. Mai. W. M. Biddle, of Carlisle, as chairman.

Tbe report of the committee was subsequently submitted and, alter considerable discussion, it was adopted. It provides, among other things, that each member shall pay an admission teoof one dollar aud two dollars per annum I hereafter. The follow ing is a list of officers olected for the ensuing year: President, Msjor W. M. Biddle; Vice President, Major J.

C. Secretary, ls" Miller; Corresponding Secretary, Dr. J. J. Creon; Treasurer, W.

II. ShilliugwcHid. The meeting then adjourned till half-past seven in the evening. THK OUATION AND OTHKR KXRRCtKKS. Tho regiment reassembled at tho appointed honr, with President Biddle in the chair, and wee opened with prayer by Msj.

John B. Maitland. On motion of Col. Duncan a committee of six whs appointed to prepare a list of persons to be elected honorary members. Col.

J. S. Haymaker, the orator of the occasion was then introduced, and spike about IihII an hour. He was pathetic and humorous by turns, and his remarks were received with the liveliest demonstrations of approval. lie recalled many a camp incident which brought down the house The Colonel was not prepared with a written oration, as orators usually are.

but he managed, in an oil-hand stylo, to get the boys in an excellent humor. On the whole, we think this was a happy thing for an orator to do when a banquet was to follow. Post-prandial efforts are generally more in accordance with the viows of the average hungry man. The oration was followed by "Marching Through Georgia," beautilully rendered by the Eighteenth Regiment Band. Speeches wore then made by Sergeant Isaac Miller, Major John B.

Maitland, Major Biddle, Colonel A. P. Duncan and others. The band played "John Brown," after which Colonel Haymaker arose aud said there was a rebel iu tbe audience, and he begged permission to introduce him. Then was a unanimous demand for the rebel, end the Colonel escorted a fine lookinp specimen of manhood to the stage, whom he introduced as Captain Johu Cussom.

who in tho rebellion served on the stall General Hood, of the rebel army. Tbe rebel captain was kindly received by the soldiers, aud in response to repeated BY THE ATLANTIC CABLE. State Committee held a protracted morn mg session, keeping a densely packed crown about their doors for hours, clamor COM.Ml'NICATIOJi WITH NEW SU8PESBEI). Nkw Orleans, September 17 has been heard from Galveston ORI.KASS Nothing for forty- ing lor tickets, and pushing, crowding and growling. It was some time aftnr "noon European Turkey.

SERVIAN SKOI'TCHINA DIVIDED ON THE QUESTION OF WAR. aguyevatz, September 10. The dis- when ihe delegates had alt entered the Special Dispatch to the Commercial. D. September 19, 1ST5.

Vne.lusions of the Hod CiOud Commission. The Red Cloud Commission, which nas been in session in this city for ten days past, has finished taking testimony and hearing statements relating totbe management of Indian affairs by the Inferior Department. The Commission, it is understood, has already passed upon all the important points conskiered, and it is said that the report will be unanimous, completely and unequivocally vindicating the Secretary of the Interior and the Comtnis-eioner of Indian Affairs. The principal charge was against the agent at the Red Cloud Agency, in the matter of receipting for cattle without having them weighed. Air.

Faulkner, it is stated, paid special attention to this part of the investigation, and during the visit of the Commission to Red Clond Agency it was practically demonstrated to him that the number of cattle Professor claimed could not have been weighed in a certain time, were weighed in the tune were said to liMve been, and evra a lar number. This disp -srs of the beef contract and exhonorates the Interior Department from collusion wi 'he parties engaged in furnishing supplies. As to substituting inferior goods at the agency for those par-chased and Inspected in the Est, the Cvn-mission are satisfied that such has not bean the practice. To each member has been assigned the duty ofwriting a certain portion of the report, which it is expected will be ready by Wednesday. It is possible that there niay be individual expressions of opinion upon the method of doinj business at the ngenv, bat upon ail the important points the Commission are a unit.

The Administration Firm Against Inflation It is stated that the President is not at all alarmed lest the next Congress shall repeal ihe Seoie Resumption act. The success of ihe Democrats in States having inflation platforms, will not the advocates of paper money. The President believes I hat if a majority of both Houses should favor the repeal of the Specie Resumption act, the two-thirds vote necessary to carry it over his veto could not tie secured. Secretary Bristow has quite recently said that he holds precisely the same views in regard to specie payments that he did last fall, and which are embodied tils report. It may be srated that the result of the fall election- will in no way influence the Administration to defer carrying into execution the act passed January 14, 1875.

Special Dispatch to the Commercial. WAsmsoioli, D. Septemoer 20, 1875. The Eeit Democratic Presidential Nomine There is unmistakeable effort being made West" rn and Southern Democratic politicians to prevent Saw York from again controlling the Democratic Presidential nomination next year. Men of influence say the experiment with Seymour and Blair, and Greeley and Brown, has convinced them that New York has had as much to say upon this question as the prosperity of the party requires, and she must give way to a Western candidate.

Washington, D. September 17, 1S75. BED COMMISSION STATEMENT BY SJM'ItKTARY UEIA.VO. Secretary Delano was before the Red Clond Commission to-day. He said, Ku hall.

A military band occupied the gal four hours. At last account the gale pre- State favors retrenchment ana reform in the administration of all departments of tbe Government, both State aud National. Second That we are in favor of a sound currency, coin or its equivalent, as essential to stability in business and a restoration of prosperity; steps toward specie payments and no step backwards. Third That we deprecate all attempts to commit the Democratic party to a system of paper money, based upon an unconstitutional exercise of Federal power, as a crime ugtiinst the common welfare and a wanton violation of a cardinal article of the Democratic creed. Hi D.

G. Scofiebl, of Otoe, was elected Permanent President, and Louis May, ot Fiemont, Secretary. But one name was presented forjudge of the Supreme Court E. W. Thomas, of Brownsville.

vailed steadily. Morgan's steamer Mary Alien Chairman of the State Ceutnil Committee, called the Couventiot to order wit bout preliminary remarks, at 12:25 o'clock and nominated Daniel Ma gone, of St. Lawrence, Temporary Chan man, which was agreed to unani mous! v. lected Pittsburgh as the placo for holding their first meetings since the war. This mainly because of the fact that Pittsburgh was iheir starting (K)int in tho beginning of the great struggle.

At each meeting there was a good attendance, and many friendships formed upon the battle field, on the march and iu camp were renewed. Below we give so much of the proceedings of the societies as we can find room for, and it will be seen that the occasion was heartily enjoyed by all The Bixty-Second Heitiment. According to programme previously arranged, the members of the old Sixty-second Regiment assembled at Mutiicipal Hall at nine a. and escorted by the Du-quesno Greys Band, marched over the route laid down, to the station ot the Castle Shannon Kiiilroad, where they took tbe cars lor the Grove. At tbe Grove a dance was at once had and was participated in by both old and young.

At noon dinner was served and heartily enjoyed in the woods, while a general interchange of good wishes took place among old comrades. At two o'clock a meeting was held on the platform, with President Sweitzttr presiding. He at once introduced the orator of the occasion. Dr. James Kerr, from hose oration we extract liberally below OBATIOS OF Dlt.

JAMES KERH. After a separation of eleven years, we are assembled in this pleasant strove to talk over and renew our friendships tiorn and cemented during our national calamity, on many battle fields. Tbe trials and dangers of a soldier's life beget a community of feeling and interest that makes a reunion a most desiraWe affair, where men can greet each other and live over again the days spent in camp and on the march. Those trying timas when way-worn and weary the pleasure of a kindly greeting by a comrade cheered our pathway, will toog live In the memory of all now present, and will only be foreotten Mr. Magone, was received with ap plause, in his address he said: "The living iju snons that are now before the people of the several Mates tor examination aud deci sion nre to be settled in IfiTti.

Paramount is the financial question. The evils of a de predated currency, under which thecoun try now sutlers, naturally flowed out ol the departure from a sound iuterpretatioi ot the Constitution prohibiting States, and by implication the i.eneral Uovornment, from niiiking any thing but gold and silver a legal tender." This sentiment was oeivf with moderate applause, which was soon followed by great apolnuse at the men! ion of Governor Tildeu's name. The usual committees were then ap point! urai the omvenueu took a reoesa. 'ihe onveiition reassembled at 7:30 WEST VIRGINIA. Corner Stone of a New Capital Laid at Wheeling.

WaBtllfB, September 10. The cornerstone of the new capitol of this State was laid yesterday, in this city, with appropriate and imposing Masonic rites. Business hous were closed during the afternoon. An immense procession, consisting of Knights Templar, Masonic lodges, the Grand Lodge of West Virginia, Governor Jacob and State officers, a dices of the several courts, the City Council and municipal officers, county officers, the entire Fire Department and numbers of citizens on foot, inaugurated the ceremonies. Houses were gaily decorated and the streets lined with spectators.

Grand Master White, of this State, laid tbe stone and then addressed tbe assemblage, at the cbse of hich an ode was sung by a choir of 300 persona. Addresses were made by Governor Jacob and others. Over ten thousand people assembled to witness tin-cere monies. Tbe Tammany delegation was admitted. ty and country, and for those who silently pss.si away to the camps ot the army of the dead.

You may call the roll to-night, but they will not answer to their names. They are not here, they are lying in their graves. The hand that grapsed the sword is powerless, the eve that flash but a' I contestants were invited to seats on the floor. Judge II. Sturges was chosen Permanent hairmau, with ice Presidents from each district.

Judge Sturges was received with great applause and proceeded to address the Convention, is speech favored bar CUesions in the committee of the Skupt-ehina on an address in reply to Prince Milan's speech have already commenced and will probably last till Saturday. The members of the minority, who are in favor of ar, are believed to have won over several members in the debates already had in the committee. Attempts to secure a compromise before submitting a draft ol the address to the Skuptchina, are still earnestly pushed, but it is feared the party of action will be victorious, especially as the population is becoming more urgefit for war. The ministry will oppose war, even if the committee report in favor of it, to the length of resignation. The peace party is less hopeful, but it has not yet abandoned its eflbrts.

The Belgrade papers say thut the Turks have again violated Servian territory. Servian armament is continuing. Forty two deputies oppose the Govern meat and are in favor of war, but a majority appears to be secured for the address, which proposes to leave the question to the wisdom of Prince Milan. The Government is most active in its efforts to maintain peace, and the immediate danger is consequently somewhat lessened. Bei.C4Ra.de, September 10.

According to Servian reports, the Turks have persecuted Christians at Orachova, in Northern Bosnia. Six Christians were massacred. miscellaneous bulletin from the SEAT Of WAR. London, September 17. A dispatch from Vienna says the reports of victories by Servian bands near Novi Warosch, are untrue.

A corps of advanced volunteers has compelled the Christian inhabitants of Grabova, near the Dalmatian frontier, to revolt. A fierce fight occured on Wednesday with the Turkish inhabitants, in which the insurgents were defeated. Authentic accounts received from Senbeet district, announce that the Turks are advancing slowly, aud tfcat the insurgents are discordant. A majority of the volunteers have returned home. The Catholics of Mostar have presented a declaration to Dervish Pasha, in which they say they have no reason to complain of the Turkish Government.

In Albania all the Turkish militia have assembled. Twenty Syrian battalions have anived and proceeded to the Montenegrin frontier. All the frontier posts have been strengthened and provisioned, nil insurrection flourishing in EASTERN HERZEGOVINA. I.OSHOS, September 18. A special tele gram from Cattano states that the insurrec lion is not declining in Eastern Herzegovina.

There have been some sharp en-counters near Matscho and Flevina, in which the Turks were defeated. INot RREf.TlON STREAMING IN BOSNIA, money and indorsed the reform measure when time with us no more. of Governor Tiiden. At the conclusion of the Harriet Lane and several small vessels are anchored inside, and two large English steamers outside. Sw Oblsass, September 18.

Tele grams from Pascagoula, Ocean Spriugs, Bi-loxi, Mississippi City, Pass Christian and Bay St. Louis, report heavy winds prevailing since Wednesday, but doing no serious damage. There has been no communicatiou for srxty-tbnr hours with Galveston. Key Wkjst, September IS. The ateam-hjp City of Waco, from New York for Galveston," is ashore on French reef.

She will be towed down. The British brig Error is ashore on Marquesas Keys. She is laden- with mahogany. Ttie Norwegian bark Nordkyn, with ma-Bogany. from a Mexican portj for Queens-town, was lost on a reel in a hurricane on the Htb.

The crew were saved. St. Louis, September 18. A special trom New Orleans to tbe Republican says nothing has been beard from Galveston et, and the telegraph lines are down to Cors cans, indicating that the storm has reached that city. At Lyons, eighteen miles west, the country is" flooded to a depth of three feet, which is five feet higher than the flood of 1S67.

A boat sent from Brasbear to the relief of the people on Shell Island, returned last night, during a loll in tbe storm, and brought all off. When she left the water covered the island to a depth of three feet and was rising. Similar reports come from other points along the western coast, which partially confirms the rumors that Galveston is under water. The followine dispatch in rfgard to the condition ot affairs at Galveston was forwarded this evening: General Anson Stager. General Superintendent of the Western Union Telegraph Company: Got to Houston about 5 p.

over the International rosd. The wires are down in all directions from there. At 7:30 p. M. I got one wire working to Galveston.

From all I can learn the Two Mile Railroad bridge, over ihe bay, is badly broken in several places. One break is estimated to be ISO feet wide, where two schooners bad broken through. A terriUc storm prevailed yesterday and for several days past. Fifteen or sixteen men, who were at work on the breakwater, are reported lost; also the health officer of tbe city is missing. particulars are given, but the damage is immense la property.

We haveengines and men out in all directions repairing the wires, Signed R. C. Cwwrit, Assistant General Superintendent. New Obi.bass, September 18. The Galveston wires commenced workiug at a late hour last night.

The damage by the storm is "not so serious as apprehended. Dr. Ptete, Health Officer at larding station, and some laborers on the breakwater are ret orted missing. There is no loss of life in the city. St.

Loins. September 13. A Galveston bis address the following resolution was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That hereafter the State Com mittee shall, all cases of contested seats, admit as sitting members those only win pri sent credentials from sources recogmz fd as regular by the last preceding State convention, ami such members shall par ucipate in all proceedings of the Convention, except as to contested srats, until the Convention shall decide upon tbe case. The President appointed tbe follow 'tig additional memoers, whose names pleasant reunton. The One Hundred and Fifty-fifth The reunion of the One Huudrcd and Fifty-fifth was held at Lafayette Hall, and was a most enjoyable affair.

The members assembled at Municipal Hall at one o'clock, and. from thence paraded, headed by the Great Western Band, to the place indicated. The members assembled in the hall and after a brief drill the meeting was called to order by Prof. George P. Fulton, President of the Regiment Association, who delivered an eloquent address of welcome.

Secretary James P. O'Neil then read the Constitution and By-Laws as adopted at a preliminary meeting of the society, held on June 21st which were then ou motion ratified. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Theeclectiocof officers as next in order and the following gentlemen were chosen: President Samuel Kilgore. Vice Presidents Co.

Julius Stevil; Co. B. parry Weaver; Co. John F. Hunter; Co.

James Herron; Co. K. Jacob Friend: Co. John KiUston; Co. Capt.

Jno. A. KreiM-. Co. Col.

John Ewing; Co. VN m. Logan: Co, Cape, J. A. Kline.

orrespooding Secretary George Booth. Keeording Secretary Jas. P. O'Neill. Assistant Recording Secretary Charles fc.

Trensurer Capt. Geo. M. Laughliu. The name of Prof.

Geo. P. Fulton, one of the most instrumental members in bnng-mjr about the reunion, was suggested for election, but the gentleman positively declined. The Constitution as adopted provides for an annual re-union of the regiment, and Hepiember 17tb, lsTo was fixed as the time and the place for faolUtug tUt- next re-union, after which the names ot those pre at were enrolled, and the meeting adjourned until evening. tvEsis'i uaauox.

At half-past seven o'clock in the evening the regiment again assembled at Municipal Rail and forming in line marched to La bad been suggested by the dele gation from the citv of New York, of the Committee on Besolutions: Manton Marble, Kdwin K. Mead, Wm. C. Whit ney, Burton S. Harrison, Christopher Tine, THE OHIO CAMPAIGN.

Senator Boutwell and Hon. Alfonso Hart at Steubenvilie. Special Dispatch to the Commercial. STEriiKs vu.i.K, September The Republican mass meetings held in Market Square ttiis afternoon and to-night, were the largest ever held iu this city, notwithstanding the weather was cold and damp. Ex Governor Hart spoke in tho afternoon and was frequently applauded.

At night there was -i (t torchlight pnoceioii, after which lb n. George S. Bouttrell spoke, bis address being substantially the same as that delivered at Cincinnati. Excursion trams wer- run on fi- r.c rvnds at half fare, and the city was well filieil ith strangers. The political excitement is running high aud there is no doubt that every vote will be polled.

Of course that means a complete victory for tbe Republican party. ed with patriotic fire is closed in death, the tougue that gave the command "forward" is silent. Where is the tall and martial form of Captain Samuel McKee, the ideal soldier, who never blanched in battle nor faltered in the discharge of his duty. Alas! be went down before the storm of leaden hail, at the charge of Pittsburgh, but his dust is now gathered and Inurned in our own beautiful cemetery, where, with each return of spring, willing bands strew his giave with choicest flowers. Where are the gallant Anshutz, the noble Clapp, the Intrepid Slacken, the cluty-lovingStrong, the I rave Johnson and Dunn? Where is the grey haired hero, Wiseman the standard-bearer of Fredericksburg, w-ho went from the battle field to the shining camps above like a plumed warriar for horn the everlasting trots were opened as he was stricken into victory.

Where is the patriotic Martyn, of Company who yielded a life of promise in manhood's prime a willing sacrifice lor his country's need? Where is young Phillips, of Company with his radiant smile and Christian faith, the blameless and beautiful character whose saintly spirit exhaled so sweet a fragrance that tbe perfume lingers ith me yet Where are Irwin and Meeker, of Company who died far away from friends and kindred, literally s'arved to death in the prison pen of Andersonville Whert is Montgomery, falling on the very day of the final triumph, giving his life as a peace offering and his blood as a sacrament of reconciliation between the warring sections of a divided land Wuere is lompaui last who died on the Soil of Virginia, offering his last breath as a benediction upon a reunited Republic, a once more happy and prosperous people? Where are all those noble and stalwart men and "boys in their teens who gladdened our long and dreary winter i 'cfits camp with their mirth and song here are ail those immortal braves and cannonized martyrs, who went down in the blinding smoke or battle and looked proudly to heaven from the "death lied of Some of them are gathered in our own beautiful cemeteries, and rest cajii.lv in tbe graves which we decorate trederii Hmytn and John Hayes. At twenty minutes before nine, the Con vention adjourned till nine to-morrow. At a meeting of the Committee on Con tested Seats, Morrtssey addressed the com calls he made a speech. It was an excellent speech, and we regret that we have not space to publish it. Tbe main points of bis remarks were, that the kindness which had been extended to him by Union soldiers today, and the remarks ot the speakers who had referred to him in a manner so friendly, had carried a warmth to his heart which he could not explain.

These cordial greetings betokened a better feeling between the people of the two sections than had ever before existed. The war bad been waged on a false issue. From the inception of the Government the two Ideas had prevailed: first, that States had a right to secede; aud, second, that they had not, fto put it briefly). The rpiestion, he was glad to say, had been met and settled for-evermore. (Cheers.) The thinking men of the South would nearly all admit that they were wrong.

Many of them thought so during the struggle, but they had gone too far to retrace their steps. The central idea of secession made the Union a mere rope of sand. Nothing could be more plain than that a Government founded on ftich an idea could not stand. If the South bad succeeded in their mad purpose of destroying the Union, there would have been seven or eight Confederacies instead of one. The speaker was now glad the conflict terminated as it did.

His remarks were loudly applauded, and the band played The Committee on Honorary Members reported the following names, and the re-uort was unanimously arlniuad Governor Hartrantt, Governor Curtin, Gens. Tbos. M. Howe, Harry White, J. K.

Moorhead and W. McCandloss Harvey Child, John K. Park, Albert H. Chtlds, Howard Covode, J. M.

Reed, Henry Mavs, Capt. R. J. ltoggs, A. W.

Krwui, Paull, J. W. McKelvey, John O. Phillips, W. H.

Boggs, John S. McCalmnut, O. K. Wharton, Jss. Kelly, Jas.

McKay, J. M. Chalfant, John W. Clement, Judge Kirk-PBtrick, Judge Stowe, Judge Collier, Adam Stroup, John Trnnkcv, Samuel I'm minor, F. W.

Mitchell, Perkins U. Pryor. a committee on resolutions, with CM. Haymaker as chairman, was appointed, and Dr. Sipe wag chosen Historian of the regiment.

The veterans then left the hall, ami, preceded by the band, marched totbe mittee for the Eleventh district, muking quite a lengthy speech, and Kelly responded, Morrissev speech was an able one. and when the vote was taken on the district.it stood ten for the ad The occasion which called yon into the service of your country awakened the most profound emotions in the hearts of all iwtriots, and as a consequence the North arose almost en masse ready to do battle in prt serving our national unity. Pennsylvania's sous wore not wanting, when duty called, and under the leadership of the chivalrous Col. Black, you organized tbe Sixty-second Regiment and tendered your services In the cause dear to your hearts. On the 3d day of August.

yon bade farewell to homes and families, "to brave the dangers of a war, the end of hich no man could foresee. The seeds of that conflict were sown two hundred and forty years before, ben the pilgrim fathers landed at Plymouth ttock, driven from the Old World by intolerance. Tbe spread of slavery and the profits of this trade, gradually produced a diversity Of interest which in time alienated the al-fectiotiK of the North aud South, sad caluminated in the war in which you took an active part. THE CA1.I. TO ARMS.

The scenes enacted in that struggle, the sufferings and privations you have undergone, you ill hand down to your descendants, slid will be the theme of their social gatherings for many years to come. The stem reatltleiR of war could hardly be appreciated by a people used to the rules of society In ieace, aud it seemed a hardship that their lilierties ebon id be restrained, when they bad volunteered to fight In freedom's cause. "Camp Cameron" pave oceular demonstration of this trait), f- here discipline seemed greatly at fault. The boys preferred to run tbe "unarmed s-eetry, rather than forego the anticipated pleasure of a trip to town. By degree-, however, this was remedied, a a -in code of regulations was prepared, and you yielded a ready aehvtiee-ceoce which tsid the foundation for what you afterward became, a model regiment.

At Washiriitton city, you cast off 1 1 utllseei apparel and became soldiers, uniformed, armed and equipped, ready and eager for a fight. You could scircely wait for a bgbt, aud contrary totbe general received opinion, "that the more noise the fight," JfJ manfully established the character of tbe fighting regiment, whwil: vou maintained to the end. Yorktown, Gauie.s Hill. Malvern Hill, Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysbiinr. mission of tbe Morritcv delegation, to twelve against.

The vote on the other in response to a question, that he remembered, though indistinctly, that Mr. Brnnot expressed to him an opinion in favor of the separation of the Indian Bureau from the Interior Department. Subsequently the President informed the Secretary that Mr. Brunot expressed such an opinion to him, and the President asked the Secretary's views as to the propriety" of asking legislation to that end; this was during the session of the Congress of 1873-4, toward its close. The Secretary informed the President that he wished the Interior Department to be relieved of the Indian Bureau.

Siine time after this, the President informed him that Mr. Brunot, shortly after his resignation a member of the Indian Commission, said he was in ernr as to what he had stated in his latter of resignation Deeming the Secretary, relative to the separation of the Indiiu Bureau from the Interior Department, as the Secretary hud expressed his willingness to have such otiange made. Ihe President of the board asked the Secretary whether he desired to propound any questions cmeerning the statements in Professor Marsh's pamphlet, and the Secretary said he had no desire to do so. His purpose was to leave this investigation, so far as he was concerned, to the official documents and to such documents as Professor Marsh might furnish and such as the Commission itself might seek and obtain. The Secretary, by request, stated the relations of the Indian Bureau to the Interior Department, and said, in response to a question, that he did not remember that the Board ot Indian Commissioners ever differed with him in the allowance of accounts on the ground that they were tainted wirh fraud.

His attention had been called to allegations of fraud at the Red Cloud Agency and he had taken steps to protect the interests of the Gov ii rK districts stood eighteen to rive against admitting the contestants. The chief interest of the day has been oe-itered the contested seat cases. Nothing new has transpired concerning the ticket. The candidates apparently CHICAGO. The Episcopal Convention ary na Bishop's Sal ing strength enough to secure nom tioi are John Higelow, Secretary of St 1 1 Par Charles 1-airchiid or Senator R.

A September fayette flail where the eveuin exercises Vienna, septemoer lt. The insurrection has broken out at Tiskovac, near Grochowo. The insurgents have burned tbe Turkish guard house, the garrison ot hich fled. The insurrection is said to be spreading in Western Bosnia, and it is rumored hat preparations have been made for a general rising in Bosnia. SERVIA TO DECLARE AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT AUSTRIA COMPLAINED OF.

Constantinople, September Hi. The Minister of War has received a dispatch from Ali Pasha, dated Mostar, September lSib, stating that the insugents were attacked September Sib, near Vishegrad, ted and the banquet were to be held. There were, in addition to mt the regiment, a number of invit The I iff the resolutions on DeEo directing del Convention to i conferring on ven tubers of -ii guests -j special to the Globe-Democrat, at a late hour last night, says: The storm which commenced on Wednesday continued to rage with violonce until Friday night. Water from the Gulf of Mexico overflowed hall of Galveston Island, knocking down some hundred small tenements, unrooting several churches and residences, knocking down signs, awnings and other hansr-ings. Tbe water is on the principal streets, and the Strand Market was several times two feet deep.

Three large schooners lying In the harbor were swampe'l. S'eaui tx at and two tugs were sunk, one being completely demolished. One of Morgan's steamships was driven against tbe wharf, but only slightly damaged. One large English bark was forced from its moorings and driven ashore. One scbooner is forty feet on land.

Some ten men working on tbe breakwater, at the bar. were drowned. or to rc vote Hi, a inst he standing hose ho bai eau-e such each year with tbe ft owers of spring. Some .1 Antle. repose in the nations nienti r.

Attorney General. 'I he a' form will favor a return to i payments, the Indorsement of the nmve-nient behalf of canal reform, honesty in the admmmlration of Government affairs, opposition to a Presidential third term mid a reiteration of former declarations in Democratic Stale couveu-tiens. SvBAcrsK, September 17. The Democratic State Convention reassembled this morning, when tbe following report from the Committee on Resolutions was read aud adopted: TDK PLATFORM. The Democratic prty of New York renew their pledge of fidelity to the principles adopted and affirmed unanimously by teotd mi ilb.

St098 bishops consider The salary ot par annum. ma, defeated aud put to flight. the I IB tbe tmsout field were fon.id pawnor' 8 and other ih. bish was fixed Including a number of ladies. The deeo ration, of the hail and stage Were very handsome and appropriate.

Fpon one side were arrranged the emblems of i i-iice plow, rake, sheaf ol wheat, scythe, etc. and upon the other side stood miniature cannon and two stacks of muskets, Hags, the banner of the regiment aud baoaC!" tlB corps to which tbe regiment belonged were so arranged upon the tag am! walls. NEW YORK. documents which leave no longer any doubt that the Servians intend to declare against Turkey. Tbe Sublime Porte publishes the foregoing ami calls attention to the fact that insurgents who take refuge in Austria are not disarmed, notwithstanding Turkey representations.

skrvia debating the question of WAR. raofyevatz, SepMmber 20. In compliance with the earnest desire of Prince Milan, the deliberations of the committee Saptambar lt, A PA MS AOAIX I'ilkSIIlKSCV. lams has written gentleman in lire Cliaitceliorsyille, Wilderness and Peter New York, III.l'.S FRANCIS cum the aries Francis Ai ing letter to a Who mmt bim a who sent bun a burg were wUneewoe to the manner iu The health officer, Dr. G.

W. Pette, and his grandson are drowned. His house was carried off. One negro woman was killed by a bouse falling, after having floated fifty fret. The railroad track is torn up in twenty places on the island.

The bridge St. Charles Hotel. THE TIAXQIKT. The banquet at the Ht. Charles last night was ail that could fee desired.

its close M. Sw as called on for a speech and responded iu a felicitous manner. The fo'lowing toasts were read and responded to by the gentlemen named. Our Country Col. Haymaker.

President of the I'nited States Isaac Miller, Esq. Our Soldiers and Sailers Captain Gillespie. The Cavalry Corps Dr. Huston. The Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry Ool-llngwood.

Our Fallen Comrades Standing and in silence. The Patriotic Women of our country Captain Hughes. The Press ret-piiose by a reporter. Tho reunion broke up at a late hour, and ai! were greatly pleased with tho day's doings. jtiu susiameu tin- stars aud stripe.

iem anu and Poplar (irove cemetery nf.ar letersburg, but most of them 1j iu tijoir shrouds of blue on the very fields dyed and crimsoned with their blood. Down by the Potomac their dust is commingling withthesacred soil. Thev are sieepir.g in unknown graves along the shores of i be fern marged Rappahannock, r.r.d the James and the Kapidan chant their funeral requiem, 'iney lie uucofilned on theever grt-eu mouutaiusof Maryland and Virginia, on St. Marv's Heights, ou the charred plains of Chancellorsville, in the thickets of the Wilderness, iu the swamps of the Chickahominv, in the ditches of Petersburg and Richmond, and ou fields litre fame wrote their uames in blood and winter froze them into immortality-all over the land trodden bv the army of tbe 1'utomac, on the mountains and along the banks of the historic rivers repuea the dusr of our loved ones, embalmed in tho bleeding hearts ot mothers and enshrined in tlie archives of the nation. Kaeh river fa, oopy of the Time of delegate representing the Democrats ot ail the Cnited States together assembled in their National Convention and since re-approved and indorsed by Democratic majorities tifteeu States, comprising more than half of the total population of the Vinon.

that city containing an article in which was Mid, "We have hopes that an aroused is partially aestroyea. culverts on both roads are washed out and tbe damages appointed to consider the address in reply-to his speech will be submitted to tbe are variously estimated at from 5100, public spirit will find some way of making 000 to The storm was a regular tself potent in the nominating convention Chamber of Deputies in secret session hut tbe wind was not very beavv The debates in the Chamber will also, at next year, and that Mr. Adams iy be though the water was higher than during the great storms of 1807 and 1811. At the request ot the frioce, be kent secret it is not yet known what will be the tone eleven last nigbt the wind got to the north west and began to leave both the bay and oi trie address, the Servian newspapers ernment, by appointing commissioners to investigate" the charges, and he would not fail, while be was Secretary, to take all proper steps to punish all wrongs committed within the limits of his department. The Secretary was asked whether any member of the Board of Indian Commissioners expressed a desire for the removal of Mr.

Smith, as Commissioner of Iudiau Affairs, and replied that a former member of the board, William Welsh, bad expressed such a desire; this was in the fall of 1873. Mr. Welsh said if the Secretary should remove Smith he would escape trouble and avoid Congressional investigation. The Secretary informed Mr. Welsh that be could not afford to remove an officer whom he had confidence.

The Secretary further said to Mr. Welsh that if he woul3 make charges against Mr. Smith he (the Secretary) would appoint a committee, to be named by Mr. Welsh, to investigate them, or appoint Mr. Welsh himself as such committee.

If the report should sustain the truth of the charges, the Secretary promised that he would ask the President to remove Mr. Smith. Mr. Welsh, however, did not acquiesce in the proposition. Subsequently Mr.

Welsh was suggested to him as a proper person to be Commissioner of Indian Affairs, but the Secretary objected to Mr. Welsh, owing to his indiscretion and want of adaptation to the place. Professor Marsh said he had no questions to ask the Secretary. BttTRoarTKTjv K. The strife being over a retrospect may dons good, however we may rein v.

In our return to the -ways of peace, it is uot without sorrow that wo recall the memories of the brave dead who were once with us, l.ui its up their lives to the cause of their country. You ere called on to mourn the tow of Black, the intrepid soldier, of gallant Hull, the brave Kowrie, the patriotic Kspv wbo although for advanced years felt it bis duly to obey biaoouatry's call and died at his post. You all remem tier the courage and devotion of Cunningham, Potts, Phillip and Myers, young men who did honor to a soldiers life Whose sun went down upou tbe battlefield. Among the Bianv stain were the men who carried the musket, the real right arm of war after alt. Whom to call brave were but common Alter moaic oy the band tbe assemblage was called to order by President Fulton, and Rev.

l. K. Stevenson, pf Blaireville, a member of Co. led in prayer. Then fol-l i the reveille by Joseph Orr and S.

J. H- si ck, tbe only members of the laith diuin corps ho werepresent. "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground" was then sung by the Glee Club, after which the Grcnt Western Baud played several national airs. tiers regretting their inability to attend she reunion and wishing the old com-radts a pleasant time, were then rend from Governor Hart ran ft and fienera! U. K.

Warren and A. A. Humphries, Kngitieer imed States Army, and olbers- A beautiful poem on "The Veteran as read by Col. Edward Jay Allen, after which the audience was treated to more music by the Great Western. OHATIOX OF JOHN H.

KF.lirt, Km. Coatratfcg of the line llutulreil and Fifty-tilth Vt meet to-night, tho first time -rce the close of tho war, ou this, the thtr-tet nth anniversary of our first battle, to cull tbe muster-roll of tbe old regiment, whose heroic valor and proud achieve ailed from his retirement at Quincy to to the Presidency its ancient dignity Dd legitimate influanee; Qt f. September .1, My Pear Sir -I cannot but tie deeplv iioved by tbe voluntary expressions of say mat tne irovernment has received streets ury. xo-oay ail is bright and note irom the sublime Forte asKinsr pleasant in appearance. A committee has been organized lor the relief of the suf if Turkey may rely upon the maintenance oi tne Servian neutrality.

The Servian esteem, which 1 occasionally find in news ferers, who were principally residents on ibegulf side and the bay shore. All the telegraph lines have been down till to is a memorial and each hill and mouutain a monument of their daring.aud the rivers will be dried up aud the mountains will be levelled with the plains before the story or their valor is forgotten or the results ol their heroism ceases to affect mankind. Government has not yet replied. Italy. papers In reference to myself.

1 trust that night. The storm extended to Hempstead, cardinal close ky gets his ring and hey may not have tbe effect of turning nv-head, or making um think of myself on tt Texas Central, and Willis, on the title. tKje lietter than I otnrht to think. With RKCOUfl OF THE RKflt.MK.VT. Oreat Northern road, doing damage along the ei t' re route, including the citv of Hous Home, September 17.

The Pope held a egard to the suggestion made in Consistory to-day and conferred upon Car From the National Democratic Platform, Baltimore, July 10, 172 "SeventhThe public credit must be sacredly maintained, aud we denounce repu-diation In every form and guise. "Eighth A speedy return to specie payment is demanded alike by the highest e'onsideration of commercial morality ami honest government." To these authentic declarations of Democratic principle anil policy the times give proof. The present depression of business is caused by tho reaction from the unhealthy stimulus of an excessive, depreciated and irredeemable currency; by enormous and ill-adjusted municipal State and Federal taxation, and by extravagance, waste and peculation the admiu-lstiation of public atlairs. la the face of the fact that the existing volume of currency is greater than can be absorbed by business, the face of the fact that the "recent fall of prices has followed repeated inflations, any attempt to increase the currency would be worse than ineffectual to revive prosperity, for it would interrupt tho healing processes of industry. It ould be worse than futile to restore confidence, for it wonid create distinct and new uncertainties in business, paralyse tbe beginnings of enterprise, rob ton.

No mails have arrived for three days, uinai losKey tbe ring and the tuio of mm lucre ua oeen no leiegrapnic com inn The Sixty rats The members of this gallant old organization met yesterday afternoon in Allegheny. The main features of the reunion were the grand ball and supper at tbe tier-man Masonic Hall, corner of Madison avenue and Washington street. An army dinner was served up, hich was greatly enjoyed. After the feast Adjutant Wilt Rippey was called to the chair, hen W. Street," of Salem, Ohio, Captain liraun, of this city, and others mado speeches.

There ere many ladies present, aud afler supper there was a ball, and they "danced all night," At-. The hoya ol the Sixty-first had as good a reunion as any of the regiments. Our apology for not giving a more extended report is, that the gentleman who undertook to furnish thn same failed to turn up in time for to-day's issue. 'Santa Maria Sopra more uardinals created nication til! this evening, when one wire began to work. The loss bv the storm he iirttclc to which you call my atteu-ion, I am sure it would lie very agreeable me to undertake the work, but I bare, fear, already On my bands quite as much 1 can dare hope to accomplish during 113 term of life.

Approaching so near tbe will not aggregate nearly so much as was In the Papal Consistory to-day, the Pope The l.Mth regiment came out of tho war with twenty-eight battles inscribed upon its flag aud without one blot upon the field or one stain 'upon its stripes. It went into the war with fsio men and came out of it with less than many ol these maimed and crippled for life; o2 of our comrades were killed in battle, died of wounds received in battle, 318 wore ounded, 78 died of disease, 21 were taken prisoners, starved to death in rebel pris anticipated, tne wind having been very after delivering an allocution, announced steady. The shipping particularly has es hr i I score and ten prescribed as the limit efoinces, ns do, I shall nave to make ments have added lustre to the military annals of onr native state, and to the glory and the triumphs of our national arms. We MM to renew and perpetime the associations formed in the camp and on the that Monsignora Aenticii, Mattei, Pacca. caped uaniHge tar oeyoiid expectation.

praise, they were the noblest KMM ol Mars. No hope of political preferment, no ht use lilu-d with gold to beacon them onward- Tbe recipients of the severe dis. cspiine of war. they were Impelled by love ol country alone and to them be all praise for saving the honor of the laud. Tins sad war has taught us, as well as ail the world, that democratic government is not a failure, but is most fondly cherished by all its citizens who are ways ready to brav danger, and, if necessary, death in its defense.

It yvas, indeed, a sublime spectacle when, at he clowe of our war, a million of men, itanoi, stmeoni, rtetleaehi and the Arch hasli), or run srreat risk of leaving matters Galveston, September 19. During tho storm on the 17th, the steamship Austra isisuop oi Kennes, whose mimes he re nfussion. It is for this reaseu that 1 served pcrture at the Consistory last iiive been, perhaps, too indifferent to the lian, loading with cotton tor Laverpool, May, have been created cardinals. He went 10 sea irom tne outer roaas and was driven ashore at St. Bernard, sixty miles ons, were discharged by reason of wounds and disabilities.

It went Into the service when war was no longer an experiment but re- also appointed several arch bishops and wishes of many ho have desired to have in again Into public life. I se no ing there, just now, which promises imppy results within a short time. Mean bishops. The Consistory concluded with west oi nere. tier surgeon and mate ar the ceremony of conferring the ring and title on Cardinal McCloskev.

rived to-daj and report the vessel drawing seven feet of water. No lives labor of its too scauty employment aud were lost. The bark Edward McDowell. A CARDINAL DEAD. while stilling the progress wf admiuistra- which as discharging at the wharf, was oiown over on to the noint of Pe can MRUBU uaspara urassemni, wlio was born at Palermo, in 1798, and elevated to ii reioi uis, wouio oriHg tasting aisnoaor or on ihe credit, tho intelligence and the then underarms, were ready to turn their sworde into pruning hooks aud quietly return to fho maim factory, the forge and the farm.

A love of peace has ever characterized our people, and only on great oeca-sioi could they be aroused to the "ultima ratio required," and then to defend their while, I am steadily releasing myself from the responsibility, if not of writing a history, at least of putting out ot reach of accident the valuable materials for writing it which have been placed in my hands, or which I have myself gathered lri my own career. I doubt whether I could be made more useful to the world In any other way. Pray excuse me for this egotism, and be- isiann, uaiveston Kay, and is now tentea neta, between soldiers bound together by the recollections of common dangers, and by friendships which cannot lie severed, but cemented by the blood by the memories of our fallen comrades, bind us in an eternal wedlock. We meet to revive the reminiscences ot the camp fires aud the bivouac, the long and weary marches, the drill and the picket, the bloody battles, the terrible charges and counter-charges, the defeats, disasters and victories of the three years of historic campaigns of the Army of the Potomac, upararallod in the world and ihe World's wars. Tonight we can truly say, aud with heartfelt pleasure: now are "Urn- bruised arms bung ij for monuments Oui stern alarums c.bang'd;to mcri y.mcetings.

Our dreadful marches to delightful measures, Urim ctsag'd war hath smooth'd his wrinkled character 01 t.ie country. the Uardinaiatc in IH6 died to-day. Spain. The Democratic party of New York also aground in eight feet of water. It is thought she will be gotten off with slight damage.

Tbe Bayou steamer Beardstown was driven from the wharf and broken to I. 0. 0. F. Session of Grand Lodge at Indianapolis Extension of the Order in Foreign Countriesinteresting Statistics.

Indiasapoxis, September 20. The Grand of I. O. O. F.

ol the United States, convened in Grand Lodge hall, this city, at nine o'clock a. in annual communication, Grand Sire Dnrham, of Kentucky, presiding. Representatives are present from ail the grand bodies of the several States and Territories, and from Canada and the Sandwich Islands. The morning session was chiefly occupied in hearing the reports ot the Grand Sire, Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer, and the appointment of the regular standing committees. The Grand Sire's report furnishes information of the order abroad and showing continued prosperity.

In the German Empire lodges are being instituted at all imDortant nomta reafbrm the principles set forth iu their PAPAL NUNCIO CIRCULAR AN ULTIMA platform adopted last year at Syracuse. TUM FROM THE POPE. pit-cf and is a total wreck. A number of very trufv youi ue niju Jiiuorseu oy Democratic major London, September 19. A telegram from Rome says tbe Nuncio at Madrid has Ana ms ity at the election following, a poll of nearly 800,000 votes, aud vindicated before iiARi.fck Francis CRIMINAL RECORD.

received instructions to leave his post if nt tbe people ot this Republic by tho illus trious administration of Governor Samue tbe Spanish Cabinet's decision with regard bei orew are reported lost. Dr. G. A. Peete, Health Ofiicer or the port, was at quarantine station, with bis latnily, on thb 15th iust.

He sent his family to the city, except his little grandson, who remained with him at the station. On the evening of the 16th the storm increased, the water rose rapidly, carrying to his circular bo of an aggressive charac 1. Tiiden. J-rum the New York Democratic Plat ter, or such as to compromise the diunitv honor or tbe integrity of their soil. Tbe world has learned that the proud bird, our national emblem, when he swoops from his "eyrie that beacons the darkness of heaven" means war and to conquer.

Aud new ben tlm olive branch is extended on both sides, let us, as good citizens, emulate our late foes, as well as each other, in striving to build up our shattered industries and cement our fraternal relations. Our country, diversified as it is, with variety of climate, and an extent almost equal to all cf Europe, if as densely peopled as Belgium, is capable of sustaining the whole population of the earth say 1,300,000,000, and giving them something! tii of the Holy See; otherwise the Nuncio is form, Syracuse, September 16, 1871: rirst Gold and silver tho only leiral to remain at Madrid until December, when dneett to a science and when the rank and file were inured to hardship and accustomed tobattle. From the first it fought along side of veterans without disparagement to its fame, it enlisted ror the war and was mustered out of the service because the war was endod. We wear its badge as the most honorable insiguia that could be placed upon our breasts. We prize it more than coronet or garter, or the ribbons of the far-famed legion of honor.

Wc feel that while we live, the proudest title to hich we can lay claim: and, dying, the richest legacy we can leave to our children and kindred, is, that we were MEMIIEHS OF THK "ONE fill if .1 AND FlFTV-FlFTII RkiUMBNT PE.VSSVLVA.V1A TKBAN VOI.L'ISTKKKS." In obedience to that beautiful custom of of Swims soldiers, let us keep the names of these enshrined patriots and cannonized martyr upon the rolls of the regimeut, and calling them over at each annual reunion, perpetuate their deeds of valor, as the contribution of the One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Regiment to the glory and fame of the grand old Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the keystone of the arch of the "Federal Union. Henceforth the home of higher liberty, whose perpetuation and increasing splendor must still be their grandest monument. Let us then, my comrades, maintain the association, this day so auspioousiy begun. Let us with each returning year gather around our old battle fiags, kindle anew the regimental camp tires and foster and PITTSBURGH AND RAILROAD. Meeting of the Board of Director Resolutions ou the Death of Director Israel Cohen John King, Jr Elected to Fill the Vacancy Resignation of President Mendes Cohen and Election of Mr.

King. Tbe Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh and Connellsville Railroad Company held a meeting Thursday. Tbe death of Mr. Israel Cohen, of Baltimore, one of the Directors, wasannouueed, when tho following resolutions of respect to his memory were unanimously adopted Wheiikas, Since the last meeting of this Board our colleague, Israel Cohen, has been removed Irom us by death: therefore be it Resolved, That in this sad dispensation the Hoard has been deprived oi a wise aud judicious counsellor, one whose long and faithfad service made him a most valuable member. Resolved, That wo hereby testify our high appreciation of the excellent iiimlities which constituted his character, aud that we will ever cherish his memory with the warmest affection.

Resulted, That we hereby tender his family our most sincere sympathies in their great bereavement. Result ed, That these resolutions be en- away the buildings, and the last seen of ue wm come to ttome to attend the Con tender; no currency convertible with coin sistory. The Spanish Cabinet met on Sat jseconu ftteauy stops toward specie Dr. Peete and the little boy they wore in the old fort, a short distance froui ijuaran- PEACE. For all around us we see the evidence of peace.

The workshops resound ith the busy hum oi" labor and eternal anthem of toil, and the song of the reapear makes music in thehacvest field. No longer do we bear tbe reverberations of the mighty drum beat that summoned us to the defence of urday, out postponed discussion of the payments; no stop oackward. JNuncio circular. third Honest payment of tho nubile debt in coin and the sacred preservation of Suicide of a Travelira; Salesman. Cincinnati.

September is A. J. Case, of Hartford, traveling salesman for Hunt, llolbrook A Barbour, committed suicide by taking chloral at tbe Gibson House last night. Despondency occasioned by failing eyesight caused the act. Murder of a C.tizen of Kearney Junction, jtMebraska.

Omaha, September 18 A dispatch from Kearney Junction says a party of about twenty Texan herders came In last night and camped ou tbe Platte at the bridge. During the night their horses got Into the tne puDiic laitn. Fourth Revenue reform; Federal taxa THE OHIO CAMPAIGN, tion lor revenue only; no Government part nership with protected monopolies. do. Thinking of this, it is no wonder we gets little proud betimes, and hUKza for Uncle Sam.

This idea may seem a little extravagant, but if consider that have over three millions of square miles of territory, and iiome rule to limit and localize ost jealously the few powers intrusted to BRICK POREROV AT WElLSVIlfE. public servants, municipal, State and Fed- our imperilled nation in '02 No longer do we bear the roar of the hostile cannon auft the rattle of the musketry rolling up from the mighty waves of battle as they surge to and fro, along the devious indings of the Antietam, where we first confronted the enemy, thirteen years ago, to-day. But standing here in the presence of each other, surrounded by martial banners and the old battle-flags, with mementoes gathered from many Holds of deadly strife, and witlj our omr-ode eiai; no centralization. cornfield Ol Mr. Collins.

He took UD the "Sixth Equal and exact justice to all lorses, and this morning there came no and nen; no partial legislation: no partial tax Special Dispatch to the Commercial. Well.sville, Ohio, September 10, 1875. said they would settle, then came up town. ation. In the Republic of Switzerland a Grand jLodge has been established, with five subordinate lodges under its jurisdiction.

In Peru and Chili the order is rapidly increasing. In the Sandw.ch Islands and Australia there has been no material change during the year. The Grand Sire has appointed R. H. Morrison, of Michigan, a special deputv to establish the order in the United Kingdom of Great Britian.

The following statistics are taken from the Grand Secretary's report, closing December 31, 1875: Number of State grand bodies, including the grand encampments and grand lodges reporting eighty-four; subordinate lodges, subordinate encampments, lodge members, encampment members, Before the adjournment of the morning session to-day, a large amonnt of routine business was transacted. The following are the chairmen of the standing committees appointed by Grand Sire Durham: State of the Order White, of New York; Judiciary Lamberton, of Pennsvlvania; legislative Garry, of Marvland; Finan i drunk, went back and shot Collins live Brick Pomeroy arrived here on the 5 p. "uc Btauuu. LiuingH uave oeeu yet received of them, aud if is supposed both were lost. The Government buildings, with all the materials on land which was being used In the construction of gabions for the barber's improvement, were swept away.

A number of men employed on the works came to the city on tbe 15th, and when the water carried away the building, twenty-seven men clung to the piling through the night and escaped. Two were saved by tugs. The following morning the dwelling houses in the eastern part of the island and along the beach on the south side were considerably damaged by water, some of the blown down and washed off In tbecentral and business portions of the city, very little damage was done. It is estimated that $20,000 will cover all losses to property. Very little damage was done to tbe wharf or on the bay front.

The damage above, on bay and bayous, Is reported very great. Commodore Morgan's fleet of dredge boats is reported driven ashore and a number wrecked. At Harrisburg and Houston there was a ter- Seventh A free press; no gag laws. Eighth Free men; a uniform excise m. train from Wheeling.

The followers of tu ies, killing him almost instantly. All tiio Texans but two have been captured. law; no sumptuary laws. 'Rise up William" thought that the oppor and are now in jail at Kearney Junction. "Ninth Uflicial accountability, enforced tunity for having a first-class Dem It pro they will be lynched.

by better civil and criminal remedies: no private use of the public funds bv public ocratic "Jamboree" must be improved, so they spread the news of The Westervelt Trial. September IS. Mr. llicers. "Tenth Corporations chartered by the Brick's presence among the faithful, say- Ford, one of the counsel for Westervelt, began bis address to the jury In behalf of ng mat ne would oe on exhibition in front State always aupervisable by tho State in the interest of the people.

of one of our hotels at about half-past 7 p. ihe prisoner this morning. He character vuiicii ume ine "uieue-iovimr orator r-ieyenm ine party in power is re (Brick has turned agriculturist, von sponsible for all legislation when in power. ized tbe manner iu which Westervelt presence in Philadelphia had been secured "Aweuin ine l-resnteneva pulUe trust. know) delivered his address to a goodly number of the now greenback-loving party.

He soon found it convenient April last, as "kidnapping." not a private perquisite; no third term. ho jury went out at six p. and re 1 tiirteenth r.couorov in public expen rmu gaie, and the water was driven up from the bay hittber than ever known be ses, that labor may be lightly burdened." to use tbe name of Butler, he who frightened him into paying bis poor deserted turned to ask the Judge if they were at liberty to bring in a verdict of guilty on ine Democrats of jnow York, in conven one only or all the five counts ot the in or! assembled, pledge themselves, their dictment. The Judge responded that they omuiee and their represeutati ves in the wife the sum ot twenty thousand dollars, rather than give him (Butler) the opportunity of confronting him in a court of justice. Brick's speech ight convict on one count only, or all.

Senate and Assembly to follow where an honest and fearless Chief Magistrate has that one acre is sufficient to support one person, we will have a surplusof over six hundred millions of acres to distribute around for play grounds. It should be a eouree of comfort to us of the nineteenth century, ibat we have came upon the stage at this opportune time when the march of progress is so marked in all tbe walks of life; when morality and science have dune more to advance civilization than ali the distant past has accomplished. in view of all tbe blessings we enjoy we should be ever watchful to preserve them, and hand them down to our posterity, unsullied, that they may retain them for ali time, and in order to do this our youth must be taught their costs and their present and future value. The mothers in this work have an invaluable part to perform, as the human mind is greatly fashioned by first impressions, let them teach the first lessons of patriotism to the little ones in the as they grow into manhood, they will remember a mother's lesson, aud become ardent lovers of their country. THE DITTY OF THE SOLDIERS.

The present generation, and particularly the soldiers who fought the battles, have weighty duties to perform in moulding public sentiments in the interest of peace, and forgiveness toward our erring brethren, and from knowledge of our brave soldiers I can say in truth, that they are the most ready of all our citizens to extend the olive branch, and close the chasm, opened iu blood. In confirmation of this sentiment, let me appeal to you, who have been prisoners, -w ho have experienced tbe cruelties of ar in that condition, especially our gallant Sweitzer, who from Gaines hill, oast a tearful glance behind him, as he took up his weary march to Libby, leaving the field covered with his dead and wounded comrades, and I think I can safely count upon your response. Be it so! Be it so's. It is now the duty of all to forget past differences, to exert themselves to bui'd and they retired again. Alleged Murderers of Hon.

Joseph Crews, down upon us from the penciled canvas, from the dead past how multitu-dlnonsthe events that spring up before the mental eye, crowding each other in quick succession, beginning with the dark night of terror that brooded over tbe land after the defeat of our army at the second battle of Bull Run, when we responded to the call for uiore men; and ending with tbe rushing tide of joy that started beneath the apple-blossoms of appomattax, and rolled over the continent from ocean to ocean, from eastern rock to sunset wave, when victory perched upon the standards of the armies of the Republic! By the pecuniary aid and personal effort of a few such patriotieeitizensof Pittsburgh as James Park William Thaw, B. F. Jones, James McAu'ey, Samuel M. Kier, Col. Alexander "liilands, William Vankirk, Rev.

W. D. Howard D.D., Alex. Nimiok, William Phillips and Edward Dithndge the companies of the 1561b Regiment were recruitca, and concentrated at Camp Howe. But stxm we receive marching orders and at ouce move lor the trout.

On the 2d of September, 152, bid adieu to friends aud kindred, and our native city aud embark for the seat of war, encouraged by the presence of the loyal ladies ot Pittsburgh, ho passed their days in cheering brave men on tbfcir way to battle their nights iu praying for the preservation of their dear ones and their dearer country. All hail! to our regimental banner first unfurled in its pristine brightness at Fredericksburg, but carried hence from the storm, blackened with smoke, torn by shot, rent by shell, riddled by bullets and stained and crimsoned with the blood of the liervss ho rallied around ma imitauui ii uivu binds us together, aud inspired by the memories of our fallen comrades, and the rememberance ot the events of three years of splendid triumphs swear anew fealtv to our flag aud register the vow to maintain the hitherto untarnished honor of the 155th Regiment whether iu the "piping times of peace" or when the bugle blast shall summon us to the tentied field. 'To the sages w-lio spoke-To the heroes who bled To 1 he day ami 1 he deed like the harpst rings of glory Let the soag of the living Kemembeethe dead And the tongue of tae eloquent Hallow tlio story." The oration was frequently applauded. Tbe "Vacant Chair was sung by the Glee Club, alter which M. G.

O'Dwyer, being introduaed by Geo. Booth, entertained the audienee. THK ISA NO. I ET followed. and was an elegant affair.

After justice bad been done to the good things, toasts were given and responded to, and being iuterspereed with music, rendered the closing proceedings most pleasant and agreeable. Toasts were given and responses made as follows: The Flag of Our Culeu Kcaponse Three Cheer, by the whole company. Our liegnuental Colors Cof. 1 .1. The Fifth Corps Col.

1). Smith. The Army of the Potomac J. H. Kerr.

'1 lie of Col. S. W. Hill. Tbe Canteen anil Pipe Jas.

P. O'Neill. 'ihe Patriotic Women, whose earnest sympathy and practical aid oneered and sustained the soldier in the field W. C. Moreland.

The Patriotic ClUuuutaf Pittsburgh n. tor Wood. Homeward March Col. John Rarhur, OUT Dead I ouuadci In Silence, of South Carolina. Columbia, S.

September 18. Wash-ngton and Walter Shell, brother aud cu 'ii a. cuiiy thereof lie sent to his family. Mr. John King, of Baltimore, Vice President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, was then elected to fill the vacancy in the Btiard.

Subsequently Mr. Mendes Cohen, for the past two years and a half President of the company, presented his restpation. The Beard in accepting it adopted the following resolution Result ed, That the HoarJ, in accepting the resignation of Mr. Mendes Cohen, desire to place on record its high appreciation of bis services and its ackaowledg-ments of tbe satisfactory; liianuerin which he has conducted the afAtirs ot the company. During his admiaistratiou a marked improvement has taken place in all departments of tho service, and nat withstanding the general dpressioii prevailing throughout the country, tho effects of which have been iost sensibly felt by railroad companies, tbe tuunthly earning show a gratify increase, in retiring irom tbe Presidency, it atlords the Ihiard gratilical ion to know thai he will still remain a Director, so that tho pleasant relations hitherto existing will not be severed, but only changed in their chrtracier.

Mr. John King, was then eleetod President to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Cohen's retirement. The Bourn then adjourned. here is a queer ease in the Mawsichu-aetts courts between parts of a Hebrew oo-gregation.

The majority want to pet tniiuly pews iu the synagogue, and the minority eppoaeit as a forbidden cvtumiug-. Iiug of the sexes. nephew of the late Dr. Shell, were to-dav throughout was nothing but a disconnected jabber about spoons, Butler, Grant, bonds, "cotton thieves, dirty, rotten, lying, thieving Republicans, etc. He told us about being in the Safe Deposit Cdmpany's vault, in Boston, tbe other day.

He said the vault contained thirty-live hundred safes, all full of Government bonds. He added significantly that a guard, with a loaded revolver, stood at his side. We felt for Brick and sorrowfully left. arrested in Lawrenceville for the murder of Hon. Joseph Crews.

cial locb, of Iowa; Appeals Porter, ot California; Foreign Relations Fit zburgb, of Virginia; Degree of Rebekah Tompson, of Missouri; -Correspondence Barney, of Tennessee; Mileage and Per Diem Tvson, of fieorgia; Constitution Latham, of Virginia; Petitions Alexander, of Illinois; History of Old Fellowship Harmon, of California; Returns Busbee, of North Carolina; Grand Bodies Unrepresented Liverniore, of Massaebusetts; Unfinished Business Shannon, of Kansas; Miscellaneous Business Barrows, of Mississippi. At three o'clock the Grand Lodge was orted to the Academy of Music by the members of the Grand Lodge and Grand F.campment of Indiana, wfcere a formal reception KiveD them, addresses of lHlng made bv Governor Hendricks on trie part of "the State. Mayor Lenf'r Uib Past Master O. V. Morton on th part of the Odd Fellows ef the city, and Pst iiraa Representative Colfax for the Grand Ixxjge and (fraud -lcuipiHfciit of Indiana, responded 1,7 rand Sire Durham and Secretary Ridgel A grand procession, in which all the id fMtemmm this stt and htrg delegations tr Mber htates will participate, takss phsM 011 Wednesday.

fore. A hundred miles to the north, along the entire Texas coast, it is feared damage has been done. New Orleans September 20. The from information obtained from papers and passengers, gives the following account of the storm at Galveston: To briefly summarize the disaster, a gale from tbe north, by Wednesday at mia-day, reached such proportions that captains of steamers accustomed for generations to traversing this portion of the gulf declined to put to sea. Almost simultaneously with this determination came the report that a shipyard at tbe extreme eastern end of the island had been inundated and men were fleeing for their lives.

A rapidly falling barometer indicated an increase of the storm, and the waters of the gulf, which is on the south side of the island and in the rear of the city, gradually commenced to encroach. The gardens of scattered residences, skirting the beach, were soon overflowed, the water during the day reaching a depth of two feet. Ail day long, aiid during Thursday, it blew a hur CASUALTIES. oarea to ieaa in reiormmg tbe administration of our great canals, so long despoiled in their construction, maintenance, repairs and revenues; to carry on with unwavering purpose and fidelity wise measures to increase the efficiency of all departments of public works and service, and to persist in reducing our State tax. in which burdens have already been lightened by the retrenchments aud reforms of a singlo year to the amount of nearly and upon this paramount, immediate and practical issueof administrative reform, we cordially invite tbe co-operation of every true Democrat, anc'.

ever Liberal Republican, and ail our fellow -citizens of whatever party or name, who are willing, in the coming State election, to unite with us in supporting reform candidates upou a reform platform. THE Ns were then made as follows: John Bigetow by acclamation), for Sac- Men Explosion of a Locomotive Four iiiuea. Macch Chunk, September 18. Last night a locomotive ou a coal train on tbe Lehigh Valley road, exploded at Stony ERIE. Gift from Ex-Senator Lowry to the Home for the Friendless.

Kjbik, September 17. Ex-Senator M. B. I.owry, of this citv, has given a housn and grounds, worth $15,000, to the Erie Homn for tbe Friend less, Creek, and John Kershner, engineer: John Supler, fireman, and Benjamin Hoffman and H. W.

Kolp, brakemen, all ot Fair- view, were instantly killed. Georce Ow ens, a brakomau, was injured but not fatally..