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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-06-14
Degenerate Modern Literature.

During the past fifty years the decline of
modern literature in the department of fiction
may be directly traced from the Waverley
Novels of Sir Walter Scott through the novels
of Bulwer and Disraeli to the food of ''sensa-
tionaw romances which has succeeded the
novels of Dickens. Here we have three dis
tinct but by no means equal schools of fiction.
The first, represented by Sir Walter Scott, is
highly superior, healthful in its moral tone,
faithful in the main to the facts of history,
philosophical in spirit and almost Shakspearian
in it's delneations Of character. The second,
represented by Bulwer and Disrael, and to
certain extent by Thackeray, offers, particu-
larly in "Pelham" and in ''The Young Duke"
and in ''Vanity Fair" an acute analysis Of
modern European life, but reveals to q dis
agreeable degree the morbid features of the
fashionable and political sections of that life.
The third, while opening in the numerous
works of Dickens new field for the novelist
in the low life of England, exhibiting the wealth
of humanity to be discovered even there, and
meriting, perhaps, the credit Of suggesting
more than one important reform, has at the
same time familiarized the reading public with
some of the most vulgar types OF life in the
ginshop and in the gutter, and has given birth
to multitude of disgusting and demoralizing
pictures of vice and wretchedness. The prac-
tice of publishing the sensational novels of the
Ainsworths and the Miss Braddons of the day
in serial form in the magazines has aggra-
waited the mischievous influences of these
works; and the avidity with which corrupted
taste seizes upon them when published In q
book form in England and republished here Is
one of the most ominous signs of the times.
The stage has caught the infection, and the
flash drama, with It's forced and unnatural incl
dents, with it's mechanical machinery as a sub
stitute for thoughtful representation of human
nature and It's emotions, now aids and abets
the fash literature of the novelists in depraving
the public mind and heart. Thus five act
drama has lately been brought out at Broad
way theatre which has evidently been manu-
factured like Peter Pindar's razors, Ito sell. "
No doubt such an agglomeration Of startling
and improbable incidents, assisted by the more
or less skilful combinations Of the stage car
penter, as "a Flash of Lightning" displays,
''pays" better than either sterling comedy or
q genuine tragedy Of the old school. But this
fact Is lamentable as at once Q proof and q
result of the demoralizing effect Of degene-
rate modern literature.
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NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY JUNE H. l66s-TRIPLE SHEET

and intrigues and revenges of less than q
dozen men. We see, too, that while jackson,
a strong and resolute man, was in power over
it, the democratic party was held together
intact against all personal defections and
assertions that when he withdrew from its
management the party began to break to
pieces. We see that it was the same with the
wing party under Henry Clay, and the same
may be said of Lincoln and the republican
party. A political party, to hold together,
requires recognized master, just as ship
requires captain. Without one, On either
side, we find the two great parties of the
present day all at sea. In the event of his sue
cess the republicans may find a master in Gen
eral Grant. Otherwise his election will be as
proftless as that of Harrison or Taylor. In
the event of the election of Chase as the united
opposition candidate they will have man
capable of becoming the master and perfectly
safe to the new national party and the country
All second or third or fourth rate men as Pre-
sidents are temporizing expedients that
accomplish nothing or end in mischief.
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The British turf, In the eyes of most English
men, is an institution scarcely less sacred than
the Anglican Church. A far more vital and
personal interest Is felt by them in its main
tenance But If we may believe the rumors in
the English press, which, for the rest, appear
to be only too we'll confirmed by the letter of
our own London correspondent, published in
Fridays HERALD, the honor of Tattersalls
seems to have been sadly furnished by the con-
duct of noble young marquis, who, In the
four years subsequent to his majority, has
recklessy dissipated splendid property and
compromised an honorable name Notwith-
standing the i'll luck of the marquis, who had
some reason for hoping at least to retrieve his
fortunes by the anticipated success Of Lady
Elizabeth, but who Is now in more desperate
financial condition than before, although,
strange to say, he won largely on the success
Of Blue Gown, II may yet appear that his
lordship Is more unfortuna to than guilty. For
his sake and the sake Of the turf we hope that
this may yet prove to be the case. But at pre-
sen. appearances are against him, and the in
situations of which he Is the object only cor
roborate the general impression which we have
derived nom British journals the universal
greed for gambling In England has become q
national plague spot and that, associated as II
VIGOROUSLY ID with the turf, tho British turf
has wofully degensrated. Let US hope that the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-06-14
The Restoration of the Southern States
Final Passa ue of tho nu,r,iI,rs Isill

The Restoration of the Southern statcs-
Final Passage of the Omnibus Bill.
The bill providing for the restoration to the
two houses of Congress of the reconstructed
rebel States of North and South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Louisiana has
finally passed both houses and is now before
the President, together with similar bill,
passed few days ago, providing for the ad-
mission of Arkansas. 1t is understood that
the President will interpose no objections to
these bills but will let them become each a
law of the land by holding them over the ten
days allowed him for their consideration, in
which case (the two houses being in SESSION.
his retention of them minute beyond his
limit will be equivalent to his signature.
There are some conditions precedent i'm
posed upon the several States concerned by
these bills which will doubtless be promptly
accepted. The principal one is the ratification
of the constitutional amendment known as arti-
Gle fourteen, and with its fulfilment by these
seven States this amendment will be proclaimed
part and parcel of the constitution to all ntents
and purposes, either by the Secretary of State
or by act of Congress. 1t is made the duty of
the President to proclaim the fulflment of the
conditions laid down to said States when full
filed by any one of them; and with this proclama-
ton applied to all they will all again be in full
communion in the general government. 1t is
supposed that they will all be on hand with
their members of the House and the Senate
answering to the roll call early in July.
The radical members elected to the House
from these seven States will have but short
term. 1t will expire with the term of the pres
ent Congress, on the 4th of March next, so that
at the same time-we suppose for the sake of
convenience they will elect their Presi-
Dental electors these seven States will elect
their members to the House for the next Con-
gress. And here will be a fine opportunity
for the conservatives, with Chief Justice Chase
as their Presidential candidate, to carry off the
colored balance of power in the South and
elect conservative delegation with the con-
sentative ticket of Presidential electors in
every one of these seven reconstructed States.
So, we say, let the democracy close up their
ranks around Mr.. Chase, and let the work of
Congressional restoration be carried through
for with Chase as their candidate the democracy
and conservative republicans combined will
beat the radicals with their own weapons and
turn the tables against them.
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The st. Thomas Purchase.

The St. Thomas purchase ia one of the
prominent questions of the hour. Unfortu-
nately, however, it is one of those matters
which gives Congress chance of opposing
and resisting the administration. We have
never in the history of the United States had
such antagonism between the houses and the
Executive Department. The administration
may have had its faults; but whatever may
have been the faults of the administration IL is
only truth to say that the dominant party in
Congress have made themselves obnoxious to
the great bulk of the American people. The
radical party has shown an amount of selfish
ness which has not been paralleled anywhere
since the JacObin faction dominated the revo-
lutionary elements of France in the sad years
that followed 1889. No political party, not
even the Jacobins of France, have ever shown
themselves 80 greedy, selfish and unreason-
ing. The radicals can see no interests but
their own. The welfare of the American peo-
pie is small affair when compared to what
seems to them the interest of their party.
We have had, and we are still having, day after
day, striking Illustrations of this truth. Let
disputed election come before them, and all the
world can now determine how it will end. Il
can only end in one way. In or out the deci-
sion must be in favor of the radical. The
United States cannot get on without the
radicals. Without this preserving element
they must needs 60 to ruin. st. Thomas is
precisely a case in point Mr.. Seward ini-
tiated the purchase; Mr.. Seward belongs
to the administrations the radicals hate
the administration the radicals are a ma
jority in Congress; the st. Thomas purchase,
therefore, must not be encouraged. There is
a point of vision which is neither that of the
administration nor that of the radicals. The
American people have interests which are diff
ferent from those of the administration or OF
the radicals. It is for the advantage of the
American people that the island of st. Thomas
be in their possession. In the event of war
breaking out with any of the nations of Europe
st. Thomas would be- found to be invaluable.
Cuba has been called the lock of the Gulf OF
Mexico; but if Cuba is the lock St. Thomas is
the key. If we cannot have the lock just at
present and can have the key it is difficult to
discover sufficient reasons why we should not
take it and hold it. We insist that this treaty
purchase be concluded.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-06-14

In our special correspondence from Havana,
published this morning, will be found full
review of the situation in our distracted sister
republic Of Mexico. Congress had adjourned
until September, virtually leaving all contpol
in the hands of the President It appears
that the revolutionary movements inaugurated
in the names of General Diaz and Santa Anna
were still active and source Of danger to the
government. Generals Rivera and Neg rete
had not yet been put down, and the other
officers whose names were used in connection
with the recent pr0nunciamientos are regarded
as ready to pronounce at any opportune mo-
ment. The State of Michoacan, under the
lead of General Huerta, was on the verge of
rebellion. In spite of all this domestic trouble
the Minister for Foreign Affairs announced in
Congress that the Cabinet had under consider
alton the case of Guatemalan encroachments
on the soil of the republic. Two Governors Of
States had been impeached and tried for NAL
feasance. The government Of Juarez can well
afford to keep out of foreign complications, and
will do well if it set about pacifyng the country
after the style of Alatorre in Yucatan and Co.
roma in Sinaloa.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-06-14
Tine LABOR MOVEMENT.

The Proposed Bakers Strike In This City.
The Bakers Union No. met last evening at the
Harmony Rooms, in Essex street, Mr.. Knobloch, the
President, in the chair. number OF new members
were admitted, and IL was resolved that unless all
the master bakers agree 10 the terms asked by the
Union all the bakers will simultaneously quit work
on Saturday next.
Meeting OF Journeymen Bakers Of Brooklyn.
There was well attended meeting Of the Journey
Bakers Trade Union Of Brooklyn held last nighe
at ~ Myrtle avenue. Mr.. Hastings presided chair
man. The names Of all the bosses who had refused
to pay the demands OF the journeymen, together
with such bakers as had acquiesced, read, and
II resolved to publish tire same In the daily news
papers. The chairman stated that 1t was against
twelve hours a day, and the men could
time. II was believed that accepting compensation
for time would be fatal to the intentions Oh the
society and would leave them liable 70 tneir e,n-
wioyers. The meeting concurred In TINS view OF the
question, and passed resolution TO .ne erect that
those who persisted in working over WE'VE hours
day violate the provisions Of their Sy-aws ana ar
dropped from the roll Of membership. me differ.
ence between the wages OF tne nfst and second
hands-the former being SIS and the latter SIS per
week-was discussed, but no cnsngs was decided
upon The right Of bakers 70 board with their bosses
was the subject Of considerable comment and II was
decided that the choice Of boarding houses be Leu to
the option OF the men. The meeting then adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-06-14

The excitement Occasioned by the strange
assembly Of Pan-religionists in Boston at the
close of last month has not yet quite died
away. The assembly had unquestionably
many absurd features. 1t was strangely
chaotic assembly, but somehow the members
got on together, the speeches were patiently
and respectfully listened to, and the proceed
ings were wound up tremendously, which is
more than can be said for some of the more
pretentious and strait-laced assemblies of the
same date. The Free Religionists are, after
all, characteristic of the times. They are
the advance wave of tide which is setting in
with very considerable volume and force. The
old strait-laced systems are one and all
doomed. The world is going in for liberty in
its broad and true sense. The doings of men
must always be regulated more or less by law,
but the time has come when men everywhere
have begun to feel convinced that liberty of
opinion must henceforward be unrestrained.
We see the old exclusive systems breaking up
all over the world. All over Europe men are
asserting the right to think for themselves.
The same spirit is revealing itself in Asia.
federation in matters of religious belief is now
an established principle in Turkey, and in
China and Japan the barrier walls of exclu-
sivism have been trampled under foot. The
material civilization of the Western nations
has come into contact with ancient belief, and
to the new conditions created by the steam
engine in its many applications, by the tele-
graph and the printing press, all ancient be-
liefs must adapt themselves. We stand on the
confines of new world. Let us hope that in
that new world righteousness will find place.
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Madame Ristori and the Editors.

We understand that Madame Ristori, before
her final departure for Europe, contemplates
giving q benefit for the Dramatic Fund Asso-
citation, and that the idea has occurred to her
that if she could bring the newspaper editors
into this benefit 1t would be good example in
the art of killing two birds with one stone.
Madame Ristori, in her generous nature, never
neglects an opportunity to do good in her
vocation, and the Dramatic Fund Association
is deserving institution and the calls upon it
require liberal contributions from its supporters.
We are not aware, however, that the frater-
nifty of newspaper editors are in need of the
benefit suggested; for it Is their business to
give benefits and not to receive them. The
clergy, on the other hand receive benefits of
all sorts and give none, in the technical sense Of
the word. Madame r istori, therefore, would
hit the mark in making her proposed benefit
joint stock affair for the relief of superannu-
ated players and parsons; and we propose this
amendment The great tragSdienne, no doubt,
gratefully appreciates the value Of the support
she has received on this side of the Atlantic
from the editors Of the public press but mas
much as she has established just claim to all
the good things they have said Of her we pre-
sumo that, satisfied Of her thankful recognition
of them, nothing more by the editors is desired
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-06-14

ARRxsrEp on SUSPICION OF ARsos.-0Glcer
scoles OF the Eighth precinct, last night arrested
uir, sixteen years of age, named Bridget Murray
suspicion of setting fire to bed In the house Of Mrs.
O,pr,en. No. % west Houston street. II seems that
the QirI had been discharged BY Mrs. 0Brien and
told 10 leave the house. Before leaving she went To
cam down and Mrs. O'Bren paid her her wages.
Almost Immediately afterwards tho straw mattress
In the girls room was found on tre The flames
were extingushed by Mr.. Cakeoread, residing on
tho same door. The damage done by the Ore waa
trinlnG
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-06-14

A Coop EXAMPLE. Governor Seymour ex-
hibits the sslf-denial Of q man lifted among the
small pursuit Of personal advantages. He
stands at the head of New York, but declines
In favor Of one who can give peace TO the coun-
try by giving victory to the right party. IF
this spirit prevails among democratic leaders
their success u certain.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-06-14

THE MAN OF RUIN.--Ben Butler ruined the
democratic party at Charleston and Baltimore,
and he is now doing what he can to ruin the
republican party, and will certainly succeed
unless the democrats nominate Pendleton. He
was famous for running things in the war, too,
and was main cause Of the ruin Of that cam
paign of Grants that was fought all summer
and little longer ION this line )" and he will
ruin another Of Grants campaigns unless the
democrats nominate Pendleton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-06-14

UNITED STATES STooKs AGAIN INWARD
There was great activity In the market for our
national securities yesterday, and an advance
Of about half Of one per cent was established
In prices, which at the close of business had q
strong upward tendency.
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whom Knocked him down with q club ana seiZing
two books which Pettigrew carried jumped into a
cart and drove rapidly away. The books were found
afterwards thrown aside, as the money was not In
them, and the robbers escaped with no plumber.
Twenty steamships sailed from this port yesterday
for European, West Indian or American ports. The
amount Of specie exported to Europe was s1276 $40.
A policeman was fined twenty-five dollars yester-
day for assaulting citizen with his club.
James Murphy, boy apparently Of eighteen, was
convicted in the Court OF General Sessions yesterday
of highway robbery and sentenced to twenty years
Imprisonment in the State Prison.
Hiram Miller who murdered Mr.. and Mrs. GOwing
in July, 1867 at Woodstock, Vermont, was sentenced
yesterday to be hung in June, 1869.
Another petition for the release of McCoole and
Coburn signed this time by the citizens OF Dearborn
county, Ind, where their proposed fight was to have
taken place, has been denied by Governor Baker, and
the prisoners will have to remain to the end Of their
TERM about twenty-five days more.
The stock market was strong yesterday. Govern
ment securities were active and buoyant. Gold
closed at l4O 14O1s.
The aggregate amount OF business transacted In
commercial circles yesterday was very light, as
it is usually on Saturdays though in some
departments OF trade there was con-
siderable activity. Coffee was dull and
unchanged. Cotton was in fair demand but
at &c. 1c. lower prices, middling uplands closing
at 29c. On 'Change flour was duh and prices were
almost entirely nominal. Wheat was dull and nOmi-
nal while corn in fair demand at about previous
prices Oats were heavy with only moderate de-
mand. Pork was more sought after and 121sc. Csc.
per Dbl higher Beef and lard quiet but steady
in value Petroleum-Crude lin bulk) was in fair
request at 15hc., while refined lin bond) was in
active demand and firmly held at 32c. 32hc. Naval
stores were quiet but generally steady Freights
were dull and heavy.
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SECRETARY SEWARD At HOME.

AUBURN, N. Y. June 10, 1904
Secretary Seward with some members OF his
family and friends, arrived in this city at lis
O'Clock this afternoon, by the New York and Erie
road The Secretary Is in excellent health.
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The Callicott Case.

Theophilus G. Callicott, lawyer, a citizen
of Brooklyn, and prominent politician, who
graduated some five or six years ago in the
Legislature at Albany, has brought up in the
Penitentiary, same city. Callicotts is an in
'teresting case. It is curiously typical and
instructive. It shows how we are governed.
Callicott was originally democrat; but he
was q politician more than he was democrat.
A bride Of twelve hundred dollars brought him
over to the ranks of the radicals. The grateful
radicals secured his election as Speaker of the
Assembly. Among his new friends Callicott
rose rapidly in favor, and through the influence
of Greeley, Morgan & Co. was appointed Col
lector of Internal Revenue In Brooklyn. CALI
colts doings in Office are now known to the
world. In the course of his trial 1t was stated
by McMullen and Cunningham that twenty
thousand dollars were given for the appoint
ment The question naturally arises, who got
this money! Was 1t Greeleyp Was 1t Nor
GAM Was It joint stock concern2 Who got
itp The public wish to know. This Is good
case for Butler, who is always great on money.
Let him get up an investigation committee at
once. Who got the money!