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Sax Francisco, Jane 2. Mr Jaa. (i- Blaioe baa written a second letter from Saropa to Mr WhiteUw Beld, editor of the "New York Tribune," positively and distinctly refusing the Republican nomination for the Presidency, on account of a sort of panlo which has te'zid members of that party ; and It is an tpen race amongst the leaders for Mr Blaln's place. The latter has given intense satisfaction to the Democrats. Blame was the only man they feared m the Opposition, acd hia withdrawal will m the opinion of partisans on both sides give Mr Cleveland, should he be nominated, • walk over. A tremendous effort Is being made to Induoe Allen Churchman, the chosen of the Democratic party, to accept seocnd place on the ticket with Cleveland, and thus ensure success. Blaine'sdeolhilngbashadanlnjariouieffaot upon tbe Republican chances, as his action lndioates ha had no hope his p»rty will ■naceed m electing Its candidate, whoever ha may be. The race issue has led to » split m the Episcopal Church In Charleston, 5.0., the colored members seceding and establishing ft separate branch. Crank Mills, aged elchteea, a native of Ban Franoieoo, and 6, Ptirrall, student of Harvard College, had an "opium contest " In the latter's College roomß on the night of ' May 24th, m which they were joined by tiro young freshm n. They smoked so many pipes that when found all wore nnoonscloos, and two were with difficulty recovered. Mills died of poison and exhaustion. Mr John M. Pataam, U.S. ConsnlGaneral at the Sandwlsh Islands, warns j the United States Government that a large number of persons afiloted with leprosy emigrate from the islands to America yearly. It has also been deter* mined' that tbe disease can be spread by vaccination. The experiment was tried on a condemned criminal, whose sentence of death was commoted for the purpose. The Duke of Marlboroagh Is making a toot of the American continent, fie arrived at New York on May 6th;
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1876, 25 June 1888, Page 3
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328AMERICAN SUMMARY. Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1876, 25 June 1888, Page 3
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