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sm-Dasy OF the Fire Cemmi,



slOnern.
Il may not be generally known, but II is
nevertheless fact that about thirty per cent Of
the fires in the city Of New York is the work
Of incendiaries. This Is . fearful state Of
things, and we are forced 70 ask, Where shall
we dnd remedyi The courts can do great
deal, and we are glad to see that one Of our
Judges Is taking the right course to that end.
Recorder Hackett on Thursday last sentenced
Gartano 8. Castagneto, who was found guilty
Of arson in the FIRST degree, to hard labor In the
State Prison for the term Of his natural life,
and intimated that the proper penalty for such
heinous crime was hanging. We hopo the
other Judges viii follow the excellent
example Of Recorder Hackett whenever
such cases Come before them. But there
Is general complaint from the public
and we think the complaints are amply
justined-that the causes Of the recent fires in
many Of the theatres have not been properly
Investigated. In several instances q special
Providence, as 1t were, protected thousands Of
people from q fearful death, and yet wc have
not been furnished with any satisfactory infor-
nation as TO the origin OF the connagrations.
The Fire Commissioners appear to be behind
hand in the performance of their duty In this
matter. They ought to insist upon q vigilant
Ore patrol being maintained in ell public places
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Cariesities u Psiities-Tse Two State Con-
vcnttsas.

Cariesities u Psiities-Tse Two State Con-
The two political conventions that have just
been held-republican and democratic, the one
at Syracuse and the other at Albany-present
some very curious features. The republicans
made their nominations for delegates at large,
and wisely abstained from laying down any
general programme or platform In the shape
Of an address or resolutions. In fact, their
gathering was a very quiet, hum irum affair,
the only excitement during the session being
occasioned by foolish or mischievous person
who proposed the names Of Thurlow Weed,
Henry J. Raymond and Abram Wakeman az
three of the delegates at large to the Conven-
ton of Revision, and In return was rendered
an involuntary exit through the window. The
Convention did, however, adopt single resolu-
ton in favor ofgiving TO the black man In the re.
vised State constitution the same rights ofballot
as TO the white man. But this can hardly be re-
garded Ia the light Of republican platform
for everybody is in favor Of II, and is moving
in the same direction, North, South and West,
democrats, secessionists and republicans; and
the struggle In future Is to be, not whether the
colored man shall have tho right Of suffrage,
but who shall be smart enough to get his vote.
The most curious feature Of the conventio M
ia the programme or platform put forth by the
democracy. II Is precisely the same In sub
stance a. the addresses issued by that remark.
able party during the war es the rebellion.
Indeed, they seem to ignore the fact that there
has been war at all, and 60 back to their old
State rights heresies, as II Calhoun were still \
in his glory and Toombs stll promised to call
tho roll of his slaves on Bunker HILL They
have suffered defeat after defeat until they are
without power in single State, with the ex-
ception Of Connecticut and that they gained
through the blunders and folly Of the republi
cans and In spite Of democracy. Yet nothing I
short Of utter annihlation seems sufficient to
convince them that the United States is NOV
Ing steadily into the twentieth century, ant
that the world Ia NOT standing still. II Is onl,
surprising that these political fossils do no
fancy themselves back In colonial times, and
issue platforms and addresses In favor Of Aht
constitutionalIty Of tho government Of Georg,
the Third. The WHOLE party represented b.
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According to our predictions, the advent Of
Ristori in this country and her prodigious suc-
cess have given an impulse to the classic
drama which must yet result in its revival.
The influence Of the reigning Queen of the
Stage was felt at once and everywhere. The
enthusiasm which she excited in the public
mind and heart led several managers to aim at
satisfying the growing demand for a loftier
range Of pieces and superior style Of acting.
Thus Mr.. Stuart, an enterprising man, seized
the opportunity of initiating great improve
ments, which were unfortunately interrupted
by the burning of his theatre. Mr.. Wallack
also entered upon the same path of progress.
But most Of the other managers seem still to
linger in the old beaten course which purer
taste and an enlightened popular favor have
already deserted.
Ristori will soon be welcomed again
in New York, on her return from per-
haps the most successful theatrical journey
throughout the United States which has
been made for fifty years Her American
tour has been marked by . continuous series
Of ovat:ons to her genius Shs has won .
wealth Of golden opinions and greenbacka
Both fame and fortune have rewarded her
efferts. The net profits Of her pecuniary re-
ceipts will probably have amounted to two
hundred thousand dollars The sagacity and
tact which Mr.. Grau has exhibited as man
ager will have netted him also handsome
sum-not less than eighty thousand dollars.
These extraordinary successes have thrown all
others in the shade. For instance, We hear very
little at present Of Italian opera. But we hope
that Mr.. Strakosch, under whose auspices the
divine Patti has delighted all Europe, will
bring his illustrious prot6gee home next sum-
mer, with an excellent company. Patti is the
first American artist who has attained the
highest rank as prima donna. Strakosch has
made the best proof Of managerial capacity in
his European tour with her. No doubt, on his
return to New York, the proprietors Of the
Academy of Music will have the good sense to
make an engagement with him that shall en-
able Patti to lead us all to . final and glorious
solution Of the question whether the opera
shall succeed here or not
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The market price Of gold has not Huctuated
much during the last two years-sincc, in fact,
the war was known 10 be closed up-except in
q spasmodic way, ana occasionally through ef-
forts Of stock iobbers and Wall street gamblers
For instance, in May, 1855, the maximum price
was l451s; in December Of the same year II was
146s4;i In May, 1866. 1t was 14111Is; in December
following IL was l41N. During the months
January, February and March Of this year the
Huctuation has been between 1927 to l40s<.
True, within these two years II has gone down
once to 1851, and was once as high as 1917 !;
but as we said, these were temporary and spas
modic fluctuations. The actual mean and rcgu-
lar price, for some time past, has been between
$50 and 140. For the last few months Il has
been pretty steady between l32 and 1873; with
rather downward tendency, except within
the last day or two, when 1t has gone up above
l37, In consequence Of speculators endeavor-
ing to create panic about war in Europe.
In reality gold Ia only an article Of merchandise
or speculation. Our currency is our money, and
oil our transactions and obligations are based
upon that 1t makes no difference what the
price Of gold may be, the money Of the country
is a paper currency. II is the same for one
person as another--the same for the buyer as
for the seller, the borrower as the lender. No
trouble can result from this state of things un-
less efforts be made to force specie payments,
and thu, ,disarrange all established values and
credits. We ought not to desire return to
specie payments till the nation Is relieved OF
all or the greater portion Of the debt With =
contracted currency 10 the specie standard the
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INFORMATION WANTED IN WALL SrREET.-
VIII somebody conversant with the subject
send us the current quotations. for votes In the
Legislaturei Information on the subject II
wanted in Wall street
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Of amusement, both by day and night as is
done in the theatres of Europe. The recent
fires which have demolished 90 many Of our
theatres fortunately occurred at hours when
the houses were not crowded by large audi
ences but this was the result of chance. We
have no guarantee that similar accidents may
not happen during the performance on any
night, under which circumstances the conse-
quences would be horrible to contemplate
The Legislature should take care before It's ad-
journment to pass law for the protection OF
life in theatres law so stringent in Its provi-
sions that managers would be compelled, under
severe penalties, to keep regular IRE patrol
always on hand and to ensure facilities Tor
rapid and convenient egress In cases OF nre or
panic. Unless this is done and the Fire Com
missioners pay special attention to the theatres
recent experience convinces rs that It is no
longer safe to visit these establishments as tney
are ct present constructed and managed.
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TRIPLE SHEET
New York, Saturday, April IS. 1867.
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

Advertisers will please bear in mind that in
order to have their advertisements properly class
ned they should be sent in before halfpast eight
O'Clock in the evening.
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weight Of the debt would be immensely In
creased, and we should find great dinlculty in
discharging It With the present volume of
currency we should be able to pay 1t OF at its
proper value and within reasonable time.
We are going along very well now, and we
should let we'll alone.
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square, on Thursday evening, and reported
exclusively in yesterdays HERALD, although
nothing more than cursory review Of the
most interesting political topics Of the day,
delivered without preparation, was yet very
satisfactory and sensible address, and stands
out in marked contrast with the democratic
balderdash put forth recently at the State
Convention Of that party in Albany. Senator
Sherman very appropriately referred - tho
action Of the Thirty-ninth Congress and to the
settlement 1t made of tho question Of recon.
struction, as 70 him, especially, the country
Is indebted for the harmonizing Of conflicting
views and the perfection Of plan upon which
the republican party could unite, aud which
Is acceptable to the South and likely to accom-
plish the work Of complete restoration. No
man understands better than the Senator from
Ohio the true character Of the last Congress;
for he was one of its leading and controlling
spirits, and he gives the right Interpretation
to its sentiments and its acts when he
declares 1t to have been eminently a
conservative body. The radicils were bafflsd
and defeated in all their principal mea ,ures.
luaO StevtnS suu tuo EeDt VI tue extFemiS8
were unable to accomplish the impeachment
Of the President or the confscation Of the
property Of the ex-rebels, or any other Of their
favorite schemes. Their Military bill, de-
signed TO hold the Southern States as con-
quered territory, was converted by Sherman
himselfinto the means Of promoting the speedy
reconstruction of the South Every ultra
movement made by the radicals was quietly
disposed Of by Congress.
Senator Sherman remains o member OF the
Fortieth Congress, and, II he adheres to his
present enlightened and progressive policy,
and uses his influence to induce his party to
act with as much conservatism, sense and judg-
ment upon the great questions that must sue
ceed that Of reconstruction, as they have
displayed in their treatment Of the question OF
reconstruction ITSELF he will continue to m,rit
the approval Of the country. The tariff, the
currency and similar matters will soon engross
the attention Of the people, and If the rcpub-
lican Congress shall meet the issues in broad,
enlightened, conservative spirit, they will
secure long lease Of power to their party.
From the old democracy, joined to Its idols
and unable to catch up with the stirring events
Of the age, the country has nothing to expect
or hope. They look to the present conserva-
tive majority in Congress for continued wise
and prudent action, and we believe they will
not be disappointed.
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board The British Commodore was also the Gambia
river in her Majcsty's steamer Greyhound.
We have dies from Bermuda dated 10 The Sd OF April
The weather for few days had been very stormy. II
thought that the young crops OF potatoes and onions
would suffer materially from the high windA
The contest Of Stewart against Phelps for the seat In
Congress representative Of tho Third Maryland dis
trics has bscn terminated BY tho withdrawal Of stewart
who his claims and offers TO refund the
penses incurred by Phelps who has been the occupant
Of the seat during the contest
The nrm OF Frazer, Trcuhom Co, Of Charleston. OF
which the late Confederate Secretary OF the Treasury
member, and Laae, their agent q Nassau during the
war have been notified to appear before tho Judiciary
Committee At Washington, to give testimony relative 10
the business Of blockade running and the assets Of the
Arm remaining Al the close OF the war.
Sophie Boscarc has becn sentenced death for tho
murder, by poisoning. Of q family at Montreal Her
counsel opposed the passing Of sentence upon the plea
that she was enctins, and jury Of masrons ap-
pointed 70 investigate the matter.
The Governor OF Illinois has dcsirnated the 18th inst
a. day OF Fasting humiliation and prayer II y the
Anniversary OF The death Of President Llncolr
The United States vessels Nonc6gahea and Peoria are
at Hampton Roads aStpg orders 10 sail for tho wcs,
ys.;co The d Soto is expected there every day.
military commission for the trial OF citizens NJ being
held st Fortress Monroe.
General Longsrect Is out In another lctter on tho
Southern situation assS,., -.r-,-~...
,1-.n on the Concord and Portsmouth Railroad was
precpi,a,ed fem the track and down an embankment
Of fifteen or twenty feet IN height near Gambia yesser
day No one was fatally hu although several persons
were seriously injured
The authorities Of Vernon county, Missouri have Of
iered $4,000 Tor the Of the two murderers OF
General Bailey, and half The amount for the death OF
each OF them.
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baltimore AND OHIO RAIL
ID ROAD.

wAsHIloros, Jan. Q, lse7=toon.
Trains between WARRINGTON and BALTl MORE,
and WASHINGTON AND TIE WEST. are now run
as follows, viI:
FOR BALTIMORE.
Leave daily, except Sunday, at 100, L45 and II 10
= N. snd 400, T. 30, and s.4S pm.
FOR ALL WAY STATIONS
Leave daily, except Sunday. All 90 4. m. and 90
FOB WAY STATIONS SOUTH OF AHsAPoLIs
Leave At 6. 10 and =. m. and at Z 90 and tsS p.
N. daily, except Sunday.
FOR AHHAPoLIs.
Leave Al 7. 90 and and T. 80 p. m. No train TO OF
from Annapolis on Sunday.
ON SUNDAY.
YoR BALTIMORE
Leave At !. IS .. m. and 40 and 9. 10 p. m
FOR WAY STATIONS.
Leave st T.4k .. N. and l. 80 and 8. IS p. m.
FOR ALL PARTS OF THE WET.
Ls.v. daily. except Sunday, hLsa a N. end 40
On suas.y. at $50 and g. 45 ?. m. only. sonnsstips
at Relay Station with trains from Baltimore to Wheel
Through ueksts to the West can he bad at the
Washington Station Ticket onss st all hours in the
FOR New York, PhiladslphIa, .Ad Boston. see .d.
VsrtissmsIt Of Through Lins. ="
Master Of transportation
L. N. COLI,
General Ticket Agent
GEo. g. KooNfZ,
General Agent, Washington.
4 J. WILKINS,
iA7.u Passenger Agent
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OFFICE SECRETARY BOARD OF
" HEALTH
, WnsgISGrOE, p; q, RoSIaary 3 lse7,

wAsHIS0roE, d. O., February 8, 1867
THE FOLLOWING is list ,OP NUIsAECES DE.
CLARED BY THB BOARD OF HEALTH:
Dead CAIeasses, Dead Fish or ohAl Of lish, heaps
OF Oyster Shells.
odIls from Butchers Stalls and slaugh houses
stagnRnt or still Water in Ponds, Marches Sewers
or Cellars, Areas or Vaults, Foul or Distracted
Drains, Water. pipes or water-elosets.
Foul Stables, Foul ow.houses or Cow pens Foul
PIlyies and Hog Stiles, Porl Premises, Alleys, and
Cutters, and Foul Slaughter. houses
Deeaying Vegetables and Fruits Of every descrIp
tion all Animal Substance whether entire or those
portions thereof not used rs food which may be
Fruits or Vegetables.
All Ashss, Rubbish, ,shAvinEs or Rsfuss Substances
OF aoy trade, occupation or business which may be
preJ judicial 10 public health.
or Soap Factories.
Sources Of UnhSalthy BxhAlAtions or oiors SO near
dwellings to endRnger the health OF the
Horses goinE Gtlarge W. Cl.cacrs, FGreey or any
otheT ContAgioas Diseases.
oysreToWded Tenement Houses, InnammablJ Mate
rial In dangerous proximity to bulldogs.
Houses or buildings, or portions thereof in state
or diapidaion or decay, endangering the lives aud
property Of those in the Vicin''-
Openings for Stove PIPss. unsecured, endangeTing
the property, health or comfort Of tho suTTOun
inhAbitAnts,
Snow. Ice or any othsr "bstraatou Iu CUTTERS, pre-.
venting the fros nOW Of water therein.
N. DOVE, N. D.,
d" sserssaTV Board Of Health.
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. NEVENTH WARD-SECOND PRE-

SEVENpH WARD-SECOND PRE-
- CIHCT.-Notee Is hereby given that, In con.
fOrmty 10 the provisions Of the charter OF the city Of
Washington, election will held In the Second Pro-
elnet Of the Seventh Ward, on MONDAY, the Sd day
OF June noIt at Jackson Pu mphroy earpG nter shop,
and A.half and Sixth streets west, for Collector
Register, and Surveyor one member Of the Board OF
Council to represent said Ward, at which said Pre-
einet the votes Of all who registered In the oTi
nal First Precinct OF said ward the initial letter Of
ceiVOd. w.
Folls open MA. m, and close Az Pm.
W. D0HIPHAN,
PETIR HEPBURN,
"IW commilLoaaTI,
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frends, loss Of money, &C.. have become despondent
She brings togaher those long separated gives infor
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lost stolen property, tells you the business you
best qualified TO pursue and In what you will be
most sueasssful, causes speedy marriages and tells
you the very day you will marry, gives you the
name lheasss and oharaoteriscs Of the person. She
reads your very thoughts, and BY her almost super
natural powers unveils the dark and hidden myste-
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hrmamsnt-the mAleAc stars that overcome or pre-
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heavens at the time Of birth, she deduces the future
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formation, 0l Parties living at distance can con =
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isfAetion to themselves, as II In person. full and
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destroyed References Of the highest order furnished
those desiring them, Write plainly the day OF the
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Address, MADAME II. A. PRRRIGo,
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r'HERE eOmsth glad tdinEE Of Joy to all,
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The beauty which once was 10 pToeionB and rare,
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Y healing The SANE, leaving the skin white and
clear a. AlAbAster. hs use cannot bs detected by
the closest s"rutiuy, and bslpg yegetabls propaTA
ton, Is perfectly AArmlosa II IL the only article
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Upwards Of So 900 bottles were sold duTlnK the
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1907 GREAT 1897
1907 PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE lQOI
70 THE NORTHWEST, SOUTH. AND SOUTHWEST.
Wa


SPRING SCHEDULE.
On and after MAY 2ith. 1857, trains will run as
washins ston u IS g. m. Baltimore. Ia 10 p IN.
.....4 80 p. m. ..... IOO
THE GREAT boUBtE.TRACK ROUTE,
with ELEGANT SCENERY, Palace htate room, day
aad night Cars, with modern improvements, aud
saving from four 10 twelve hours in time over any
other route. Two hundred miles saved TO Western
and Central New York.
THREE DAILY TRAINS TO THE WEST.
TWO DAILY TRAINS TO THE NORTH.
Throush from Baltimore TO ROCHESTER, And
PITTSBURGH without change .
Passengers by this route from Baltimore have the
adyantaEes Of making all changes In UNION DE
POTS, and no FERRIES.
Tickets by this route be procured al the once
corner Of Sixth street and Pennsylvania avenue,
undsrHAtonAl Hotel, where reliable Information will
be given At all times.
Passengers procuring tickets At this once, SO.
accommodations IN Sleeping Cars for Blmira OF
Pittsburgh W. J. ARNOLD, Ticket Agent,
Corner Sixth ct. and Penn. avenue,
Washington, D. @.
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de9-ly Baltimore, Md.
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SEVENTH WARD - FIRST PRE-.
~ ClNcT.-Notics is hereby given that In con +.
to the provisions Of the eharsr Of the city Of
Precinct Of the Seventh Ward, on MONDAY, The Sd
day oi June next In the rear Of BAcons Drug Store
on the north side OF y, south, near the corner Of
surveyor, one member Of the Board Of Aldermen,
three membsrs o. the Board Of Common Council, to
represent said Ward at which said Precinct the
votes OF all who are registered In the original First
Precinct Of said Ward the Initial letter Of whose
names is from to L, inclusive, will be received.
Polls open at a. M, and close At7p. N.
J. y. b. PURsRLL,
j. L. N. BOWEN,
my27-td CommIssioneTs.
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Of Paris and London, with the most gratifying re-
suits Does NO Injury to the hair. Price by mail,
sealed and postpaid 81 Descriptive Circulars mailed
free. Address BERGER, SHUTS Co., Chemists,
No 1s5 River street. Troy, MY. Sole agents for the
UnitsA stAtss. mhl9-d&wly
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EOURTH WARD - FIRST PRE-
ClhCr-Notes iS hsr,by given that, In con-
SLm 70 The provisions Of the charter Of the city Of
pmAshnBl9n, an election will be held In the Flrst
uY OF Jgne nsht at the School. house, on the east
Aide Of frst street west, between I and X Etrs.lH
houh Ior a Colieetor, Register, and BuTyeyor Two
members Of the Board Of AldeTmsn, for on. md two
years re1pselvey, three members Of the BoaYd ~
common Council, to represent said ward and on
Assessor at which said prselnet the votes Of ali VIZ
are registered In the original Plrst Precinct Of HaiI
ward the initial letter Of whose names is from A 10
l., inclusive, will be received. Polls open at a
and close h7 p. N. JOHN WEST
nyT.h CoHnI.sIoa;r,,
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PROOFS AIS.
PROPOSALS FOR BUILDING A
CHAPEL AT THE NAVAL ACADEMY, AN
NAPoLIs, MARYLAND.

= NAVY DEPARfhHFT, I
BrREAu or NAVIGATION,
May =, 1857,
Sealed Proposals, endorsed Proposals for build
Ing Chapei a. the Naval Academy. Annapolis, Mary
land, will be reesved at this once until o'clock,
p. m, Nay ~, 1867. al which hour the BIDS Will be
opened for furnishing all the materials and work
manship nseessafy for the construction and compile
ton Of Chapel Al the Naval Academy grounds, An
napols, Maryand according 70 the plans and speei-
aestons, which can BE- seen q, this once daily from
= m. until p. m.
tsss that they WILL n their bids accepted enter
into contract with good and satisfactory security in
the fall amount Of the eonrae within ten days frem
name the time in which they will sngsgs 70 eomplste
the building. =.
Ihs Burssu reserves the rish, to reject any or all
Of the bids at Its discretion. - II
myll .eoot Chief Of Bureau.