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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-18

The Mexican news we publish this morning VIII be
found unusually interesting The failure of he at
tempt to capture Matamoros, made by the party Of
Americans aiding the Juarsis leaves that place still
in tie hands of the uSurpcr Canalcs, unless indeed,
he has ere this yielded to the victorious arms Of Gen.
Mejia or succumbed to another attack from the COM
bincd forces Of the Juarsts and volunteer Americans.
portion Of the intelligence Contained IN our dis
patches seems 70 give color 20 the newswt published
two days ago of Meia's success at Monterey, seeing
that his appearance before Matamoros was considered
not imnrohable event.
On the other hand, however, the tenor OF Gen. Lew
waaces note is rather opposed TO the idea of AN In-
periast victory at Monterey. The gunboat affair re-
lated in the Brownsville correspondence viii require
the interpOsition Of the United States Government.
In the present confused state Of matters in that quar-
ter, we shall wait with some aUxietr further adyces
from the Rio Grande.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-18
DHELLINGS FOR HIRE.

"The Working Classes" is very common but in
accurate designation OF those who sc their labor for
daily, weekly, or monthly spond since Others work
as well as they, and often much barber Nor are these
correctly designated the Poor;" since ono who pays
his way. earns all he needs and lays up trihe
against rainy day is not really poor-is far less
than lie who has iarlarger income but does not live
within II. The large and increasing class who from
neccssty or choice live in habatons built and owned
by others, may or may not be poor but the mass OF
them ask no charity. What they reasonably require
IS that their needs aud comfort be consulted by those
whoproft by ministering their want Of shelter that,
as the merchant, grocer journalist, banker, lawyer.
Sc. &c. expect TO give what Is required in exchange
for their customers money, the house-bulider
shall provide the most convenient, economical
comfortable apartments that the tenants stpu-
lated rent will pay for-that be who can pay but
$40, or even - per month for shelter from
the clements shall have his moneys worth as
truly as he who pays $50 500 per month, and be
no more exposed to stencil, inclemency or infec-
ton than the latter. And this jus. aud reasonable
demand has melted many noble efforts for its salts
faction; among which, the model lodgng.honscs OF
London the kindred enterprises in Paris, and Mr. Geo.
Peabody generous gift to the city Of London, are
conspicuous. Mr.. A. r. Stewards prinoely benclac-
ton to our City i destined We trust TO vie with the
best of thom in benclccnt results Understand that
what is contemplated Is not alms-giying but simply
aorling to each tenant the best that his means will
pay ior--and very much Of the impertinence Of the
ribald press may De left unnotced.
AS a sample Of what may be, let Us cite an instance
Of what has been done quite recently by NJ Godn,
wealthy iron master at the little town of Guise, near
81. Quentin France. We condense from The London
Reuiou
The traveller approaching Guise is confronted by
two lofty and elegant edlilces which appear to be
palaces, but arc simply the homes of NJ. Godins
workmen and their families, built on peninsula OF
fifteen acres around three sides Of which winds the
little river Disc. across which bridge leads to NJ
Godns foundery. Lawns, groves and gardens fill 30
much of the peninsula as is not covered by the build
ngs which are so connected as to form but one ed-
fee, with glass-rooied playground between them
for the children. The whole is styled by NJ. Godln
the FamIlistery, and he has studied 10 concentrate
under its roof every aid to physical comfort ~ well
as to intellectual aud moral growth. Each family
has here its separate apartments, at average cost
of % cents (gold) monthly per room (uninrnlshed)
single men, who have their rooms furnished and cared
for pay ~ 80 to ~ (god) per month. large FAM
y has five rooms, beside closets, with distinct cell
lar aud loft for storage privilege in the laundry No.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-18
THE SOCIAL SCIENCE CONGRESS

The Association formed some years ago in England
for the promotion of Social Science is indicating Ms
claim TO be ranked among those philanthropc nstitu'
tons which are the glory of the present age. At first
decred and ridiculed by those who have little or no
sympathy with any movement looking to the anne
Iteration of mans condition by moral agencies, il
has steadily pursued its course of usefulness
until now il occupies position in which itexors the
respectful Acknowledgements Of its former opponents
Even The London Times has ceased to be cynical
toward it, and that Journal sneers no longer at the
men for whom in former times IL had no kinder word
than TO describe them as weak-mtnded individuals,
whose knighteuantry in the cause OF Reform
was redeemed from utter contempt only by
the beneyolcnee of the motives that prompted
them TO action. The Association has conquered es-
teen; and the English press now speaks OF 1t IN the
language of unqualified praise. The Congress this
wear appears to have opened under the most layora-
bic auspices, and the proceedings promise to be fruit
ful in usefulness oil a substantial kind. The inaugural
address of the President the Earl of Shafles-
bury, was of the most practical character
vide.reaching in its views, sound in the
principles enuneiated and mbued largely with
the noble spirit of Christian bencvolencc. Lord
Brougham's address on the second day was scarcely
inferior To the Presidents and several papers Of great
value, on variety of subjects of the highest import
ance had been read before the Congress. The aims
of the Association are OF lofty kind To spread the
blessings of popular education; to discourage and
repress vice and crime; to soften the rgors
of law, without weakening It's tcrrors to
eyl.doers; to mitigate, as far possible, the hard
ships of life of manual labor, Al at the same time
stimulate industry; to teach the poor providence
and thrift; to disseminate useful information COM
Ii6rce and trade; to promote international amty and
peace; and to give the utmost practicable effect to
the great doctrine Of human Observation-Disclosures are
among the worthy objects it proposes to accomplish
Every lover of his race-eyery intelligent iaDorer
in tho cause of cvilization-wil rejoice in its growing
success, for, in the best of the EXPRESSION
il is cosmopolitan in its character. 1t is already re-
ceivng valuable contributions from this country aha
in the good work in which it is engaged, America
never backward in enterprises Of philanthropy-wii
render substantial aid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-18
4 rRycHTFUL PICTURE.

There has been Of late some fearful revelations oil
the moral degeneracy of the "lower orders IN En-
gland. but picture moro appalling than that pre-
scented to us OF the state OF things IN Liverpool II Is
hardly possible to conceive. An inquiry was short
time back instituted by the Town Council into the
cause of the excessive mortality in that town, and the
report of the Commissioners draws picture at which
humanity must shudder. The following extract from
London paper will give some idea of the "Slough
of Despond" into which that celebrated emporium has
been conVerted: ...
For four wears has an epidemic of phus ragged with neres
ING vrrence among the working population 0f Liverpool Let
cholera once hold OF these OF flcn humanity and
fbood from thousands Children drunk to school-ragged
schools OF course Women for love OF drink sell every stitch
helm bo wfechchey Sell their hair, This the violence Of
the Rev Father NHecnt who spcaks OF one woman the
mother OF children, who sold her har to DlfPr lf
auart of beer Women have been had mp for drunken
ness IA times and In court the women were
children club their pence together Saturday night have
spree" aud get glcroy mcbrnted like their seniors me
master OF the Hienian school You might as Wen az
tempt to empty the Mcry with bucket as to apply thstl
instruction wlh this food az incompetence j.
us Chaos has over the people There seems 20 ge
neither law order, decncy among them hidreh oe
which are never born SAYS Father Nugent Rents go unpaid
for the Landlord fears to be pressing iest ms ieDI
pull the ho,cs down. II have our houses Ut hehuerSVl
saws an agent and there not piece OF rnbe e IA
them They 1.-THE occupcrsl viii take aWaI tf cpp9oards
the stagel'es and the very states OIL the Ioo+ ane
| We Cannot Chich thcIn' We Just quUe Ohe ll"i'
| horror A tpdesnan md his wh fuined themselves
hv drink The fell ILL., and lay ia indc,crolDe NTH
on her ,ck he'd for months Saturday She died, and
manned nouchel Till Thursday The husband TINT day Oh,
tanned the necessary attendaree but instead OF
dc,ong the money It's proper purpose went and got drunk
with He home IN TINT state ami slept win th corps
Friday persons sent hearse 10 take away us BODY
bat when the men person 70 60 with the funeral hy
took her out aud threw her down In the room again where
las tim the police had her buried the following saturday
As a sequel W. are told old woman who lived underneath
was 80 much shocked that she died the night suc Is
| the account which Liverpool gives Of itself
And all this under that arisoeratic rule OF when
the upper classes of English society are wont to
boast so loudly and of whose excelenceS they are so
prone to vaunt as presenting marked contrast to the
vices Of democratic government ...
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-18

u r f
for 500 tgod) per annum These rates include thor,
ongh drainage perfect protection from the elements,
water in cycry apartment, abundance Of light aud
air and every provision Cor health as well as comfort
with no smoky chnlneys nor eaky roofs, no stencil,
and no taxes There il fountain on every staircase,
and reservoir OF water on the roof All the hsll'
and passages are carefully swept daily BY one Of the
inmates who Is paid therefor The daily consumption
of water ges FIVE gallons to each OF the 200 in
habitants
A restaurant onthe ground floor supplies meals to
all who wish them at cost while meats. vegetables,
groceries &C. are likewise sold on this story al cost
prices. though any buy elsewhere who choose to do
so. All the shops ore kept by inmates-mainy wo-
men--the goods being supplied by NJ Godin. The
charge includes small per ccniage for distribution
A reading room is of course proyided whlo music is
supplied 10y Philharmonic Society composed of
eighty inmates with ample provision for social and
festive gatherings. i
Education begins in infancy. There is nursery
where each mother leave her infant under the best
care, returning TO it at pleasure. Everything con-
ducvc to the ohildrens comfort and healthful devel
opment is here provided. There is no charge. AT
two years old each child is transferred to the infant
school, where it remains till five sxstill without
charge to the parents Hence, each child graduates
into the regular school, and henceforth the parents
feed and clothe them; but there is still no charge Tor
instruction-only small fine for each days non
attendance. The best teachers are provided, with
10 punishment beyond the exclusion of the froward
from the private flower and fruit garden, which IS
thrown open each Thursday afternoon to the teachers
and all their obedient pupils. If very perverse q
! child may be precluded from meeting on Sunday
| Mile. Marie relative OF NJ Godin, who is general
superintendent of children and of education, and
whose society is coveted as at once an honor and q
delight physician attends daily TO prescribe ior
the sick without special charge; while mutual ben
eft society pays 40 cents gold) daily to each member
disabled by Illness. -s- % r
Such are the outlines Of NJ. C;odn's provision fol
| the comfort Of his workmcn and the education Of
his children. They pay Tor all; thcy pay (perhap',
as much as they would for the wretchcd, squad,
! filthy, nosome tumble-down rookeres wherein
hired workers are too often lodged but thCe receive
twice as much for their money, aud are surrounded
by influences adverse to drunkenness, rowdysnl, and
low sensuaty while cminently favorable to morality
dceency, refinement aud intellectual growth.
Shall not the example Of NJ Godn find American
imtatorsl Improve on his idea if you can; MAKE
yours Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal or Unitarian
home if you see fit but do let something Ike
"ihc Familistery go up soon in our country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-18
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, OC F0BER Is 1863

the Union No! if these men so boldly justify
rebellion and treason, we cannot trust them. II the
South has been loyal in the proper sense of the
word" and VIC admit Rebels uuomditonallyto power
what security do We possess against more Of that
Loyalty which takes the form Of rebellion and civil
war; Now, when Rebels and Coppcrheads talk Of
"loyaty,p it wilt be well to inquire if they under
stand it TO mean that the War for the Union was
s'cruel and unnecessary" that the soldiers Of the
United States displayed barbarity never surpassed
in the annals of warfare; that fire aud famine were
the weapons of the Union; that the Rebels were
always better patriots than the Union men Of the
North. OF this kind ofoyaty, which we fear 10 the
ONLY kind which men like Gen. Hampton possess, we
had enough in four years ofwar, and it is certainly
moi ft to govern the nation in'Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-18
THO ASTR0LOGERS.


The World said the other day, Now, it only needs
to recall what slight percentage on the total vote oil
this great State shifts heavy majority to expose the
Radical game OF brag.' One year ago, Gen. Bar
low received 3Ol,O55 votes, and Gen. Slocum
273, 1873 Republican majority of 1887. Barlow's
vote was less than 521 per cent Of the total poll;
Slocums was more than 47i por cent Of the total
poll In other words, the Radicals carried the State
by less than "a per cent Of the entire vote There
fore Hoffman and Pruyn have only to gain over and
above Slocum's vote, which was not full Democratic
vote less than per cent of the Republican vote, to
he elected Governor and Leutenant-GOvernor of the
State Of New-York. IL anybody doubts. etc., etc.
In reading this, We are reminded of the AniHa
Asroiogie Of old Bonatus to whose accurate prophe
cies the statistical arguments Of The World bear the
closest resemblance With all the gravity of that
Journal the astrologer said: AS once sought the
revolution of year, found Mars in the fifth degree
beyond the Cusp of the Angle ofthe Earth in Capricorn
South Latitude; ,chich sigHifed The killing Of The
Roman Emperor and acquainted him with it, for his
Court was at Grossett and at Forrii; and it was
found that Pandulsus de Farsenella and Theobaldus
Francscus and divers Others Of the Secretaries had
conspired 10 slay him; and Of his Orn oaroogers
o5s,rred II, because they did not believe that Mars
was in an Augle, for he was degrees beyond the
Cusp and IS minutes in their opinion"
However, the Emperor was not killed, and Hoffman
won't be elected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-18

. Short Of three thousand votes were added to the
lists by the supplemental registry yesterday, making
in all over 70 900 names thus far booked for the cleo
ton. larger registry might have been expected,
and we think such would have been the case had the
registry Offices not been prematurely closed
on the 6rst day. While the law left 1t op
tional for inspectors to close early, We think
would have been the wsest plan to have kept open
Till SONS time in the evening II there be fault in
the matter. every knows that it il due to Inspect
ors Of both parties and not, as The Bor1 absurdly
Displays "a Radical outrage" by tine next day,
VIC hope that Registers will fully understand their
obligations, and that the people will be as thoroughly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-18

Gen Shcrdan's report Of the condition OF the freed
men in Louisiana should silence those who pretend
that the negro needs no other protection than that
the planter chooses to extend. Sheridan, who Is
neither politician nor Radical declares that, now that
the crops have been gathered the freedmen are
to a great extent, discharged Ivy their employer
on slight prctexis and, without obtaining any wages
left destitute for the Winter. Outrages the freed
mcu are common, and Gen. Sheridan affrms emphat-
cally that the trial Of a white man for killing
freedman is nothing but farce" To the benefits OF
the Frcedmen's Bureau he bears earnest testimony
Nohonest, intelligent. unprecedented mind can coninpe
to believe in the justice of Andrew Johnsons policy Of
giving the whole South into the hands of Rebels in
the face of nnumerable facts like these which Sher
dan has furnished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-18

In these days of ruior it is well to doubt, and did
we not have from trustworthy source the statement
from Baltimore that Andrew johnson intends to call
ont the regular army to remove the Police Commits
sioncrs of that city, and support Coy. Swami in his
attempt to force Rebel votes into the polls we should
not print news 50 alarming. This would not be worse
than the protection given to the Rebels Of New
Orleans. Yet the elections should have taught Mr.
johnson the spirit of the loyal North. We cannot
believe that he would dare to take this STEP and doubt
that he has seriously intended it, -t4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-18
MINNESOTA.

The two Congress districts of this State have re-
nominated the Hons William Window aud Ignatius
Donnelly ex.Leut Governor. The Democrats have
placed opposite to the latter their most plausible can
didate Col William Coyile, present Attorney Gen
eral Of Minnesota and conservative supporter OF the
President. Ny. Donnelly has a Radical record Oh
ability in Congress and the merited trust of his con-
stituents His last majority was 1903; that OF VIM
DOM Ash. We expect their return.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-18

BY the construction Of tie Abattoir at Communi'
paw the Metropolis should be relieved othe slaughter
houses. which are nuisances in great city. The
new building is the largest in the world and honor
able to men who planned and constructed H. Inc
opening yesterday was attended by the Mayor anu
Councils. the Chairman Of the Board OF Health anu
large number of prominent citizens and the system
of saughteriug was perfectly satisfactory TO au' Inc
new Abattoir is as great convenience to butchers
and droyers as it is a relief to citizens generally
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-18
OBITUARY..
THEODORE DWIGHT.

Theodore Dwight died at his residence in Brooklyn
Tuesday lie the Of the late Hon Theo p"iEn
Member of Congrcss from Connecticut nnd man! !
editor OF The Daily Advertiser in this city Mr. D"lgh'
devoted to literary and phianhEopie pursuits ne N,
proficient In many languages and acquired them with g7'
facility This nen, l him TO associate mnch with foreigner
and many distinguished cxs who sought an asylum on ~
shores win feel that in his death they have lost true anu
ne.t friend AZ Tho time of his deceasc be engaged IN %
work OF introducing our and books into the
the Spanish States and the translation OF our
OF Instruction. into that language He man OF tue
sensitive uprghncss aud sincerity and was ever eau ,
helping hand in the advancement OF any good caase -,
came 10 hs death from injuries received Monday whe %
ming from train az Jerscy City while In notion AS ~,
scienous and unassuming worker in particular WaA ~
Dwight will be long missed and sincerely ancnicd
THE nov. CHAs. COOK.
This gentleman died at the residence OF 'e',
Cr,ldc Auburn n. Y. on Tuesday lie nas g. years :"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-18

Again weexhort the advocates Of Reform and Prog
ress 10 every part of our State to remember that
Constitutional Convention provided for by the Con-
stitution itself is to 10 called or defeated by direct
popular vote, to be taken at our ensuing Election
We do greatly apprchend secret concerted, success
full effort by those who profit by existing abuses, to
vote down Convention. Let every one who desires
Impartial Suffrage, cheap and speedy justice with
uncorupt legislation, vote and work For a Cony en-
ton r..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-18
NEWS OF THE DAY
THE PENDING CANVASS.

Robert johnson, late surgeon Of the Goth Regiment,
N Y s. w. announces himsclfa as Independent candi-
date for Congress in the With District in opposition 10
Mr.. james Brooks. cree
The Kings County Republican General Committee,
have decided that Mr. Frederick T. PaTson the legiti
candidate for Assembly in the VIII District
Mr. Cane johnson, former member of Congress-, and
P0sfmaster under Polk has resigned his scat
member Of the Legislature Of Tennessee, account OF
il health. s-sl-tl .t.r.s.1I on. sli.. ..sa
In tho lid Assembly District (Sug Sing, Jacob L.
Cox War Democrat has been nominated as candidate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-18

The Democrats of tho Eleventh Ward have issued
a circular wherein they appeal to the ignorant:
"Don't forget that Fenton signed the oppressive
Health Bill" An oppressive Health Blli!-thlnk well
upon it. all who survive the epidemic; all who have
suffered from the nuisances of uncean streets and
stencil factories No true and loyal Democrats do
voted to piago and tho pcstilencc, the people will
never forget that Gov. Fenton signed the Health Bill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-10-18
THE XXk ASSEMBLY DLSTRIcT-TO OUR
TAXPAYERS.

To he Editor Of The " y Tribune
SIR: In tho discharge OF apubUc dnty, it becomes
necessary for this Association TO call the attention OF ms
taxpayers and voters Of the NNlst Assembly DStua
Twelfth Ward1 10 the record of Charles Is. jenkins a
Winter In the Legislature az Albany. Pretending al hs'
TO be in favor Of reform after obtaining bis own ends 10
deserted to the enemy, aud as member o. inc hileh
Committee on Cities and Villages worked against the IN
forests of our Taxpayers Tho voters of this District ID
cosc he il renominacd should organize in solid body
defeat him. Our Association has exerted aud VIII eheIs
ia ,nauence throughout the State To defeat this class "
men. remain, very respectfully yours,
SAMUEL &. HOLMES,
Corresponding secretary
lifizfHs Asociao If Neio York No sl3 BsVeddy Oct 10