New-York tribune., 1868-03-23

,ifted mon and women in our employment, but
no man or woman has served us so faithfully
He writes all the brilliant articles, and sug-
pests those which are not brilliant. He'lS the
author of our best correspondence-oceaslonally
he gives us fine boOkrevlew ana then, as a
diversion. writes something especially
cood about music and painting and the
drama. Generally he is detached mem
"ber of the editorial staff briefly soJourn-
ing in the capital, charged with welghty
responsibilities, and it would be well 1or tie
different branches of the Government 10 nave
n care! How he exists away from New DIX
is n marvel, for his relations with the Editor OF
TIE TRIBUNE are those OF serene ana happy
confidence. They live like brothers. DaViu
and Jonathan, Damon and Pythias, were as
brothers-in.law, or second cousins, or poor
relations. compared with them. We could Wish
he did not involve US in so many jobs, ana
II would be more pleasant If his ne
ccssities were fewer and his tavern bills
were paid more promptly. Ills recent
mania is the Pacific Railroad question. lie
wants stock and lands and money IN hand, ai
for "the influence of TIE TRIBUNE ne
is anxious about the Louisiana leyee oOhuS.
lie has high notions on the subject OIL
the Whisky Tax. lie has large family Oh
boys who desire commissions in the army
and navy-several nephews who want
observation-disclosures s-in-aw without number
who need consulates-and now that his own
health is precarious, he would not care TO ac-
cent foreign mission. lie would gladly go to
England or Spain or Russia-Or if nothing
hotter offers proudly 90 to Mexico
Sometimes we have him nearer home. Here,
we are happy to say his wants are humber.
He has passion for free railroad passes. lie
would contemplate the beauties of nature
at Niagara Falls, and if Mr.. Vanderbilt VIII
rive him n free pass-Mr. Vanderbilt VIII
find his account in our undyng support and
friendship. Or he would lave his weary limbs
in the ocean surf at Long Branch-and if
Mr. Stetson will only take care that his rooms
look out on the way to Spain, and that he is
not embarrassed with board-bills, he will see
that Mr.. Stetson's tavern is covered with glory.
Our correspondent is dramatic in his tastes, ana
loves music, and may he frequently found at
the thcaters, demanding box Tor the pay
and If 10 boxes are vacant, contchthg
himself with the front seats in the orchestra
A good dinner is the joy Of our correspondent.
He revels in the passing toast and the hoWiDg
bowl. His admiration for Mr.. Delmonco Is
unbounded. Mr.. Delmonico's salads remind
him of Paris and if that caterer Will only DO
the right thing by him, then his praises VIII
rise from the columns of THE TRIBUNE ike
the aroma of his own Johannsberg-or the
sayory odors Of his flets and brolled
game Occasionally he drifts into Nall-st,
and amuses himself with the bulls and bears.
There his greatness is financial. He knows all
about our Money Article. He can put stocks
up and keep them down, just as you please,
and according as you give him call" or
putt We have no doubt he has had great
deal to do with the contest between Mr. Drew
and Mr.. Vanderbilt, and that much OF the
present trouble might have been avoided had
either of these gentlemen taken his advice IN
time.
1t is hard to part with so good friend, but
friendship must be sacrificed to duty. 1t Is easy
TO know real TRIBUNE correspondent, ana the
one thing which is sure to stamp any one VINO
claims that Office as q swindler is claim Tor
extra or unusual favors When tavern keeper
finds man writing his name John Jones, NEW
york TRIBUNE on his register, let him seethat
the board is paid in advance. Writing such
sentence is an invitation to black-mail. When
a railroad officer has an application for pass
from "THE TRIBUNE" he may feel sure that ne
is swndled-as we permit none of our staff to
make such an application. If theatrical people
will only turn over all suDpliants for free
tickets Gin behalf of THE TRIBUNE" to the
police, we shall feel infinitely obliged If our
friends in Washington are deceived by lobby
lists and schemers and Office beggars who claim
to correspond for THE TRIBUNE" or in any
way to represent or " control" " it, we shall
feel that they need no pity. And finally, we
make this entreaty If any friend encounters
our mysterious correspondent in his beg
ging and swindling tours and hands him over
to the police and sees that he is put in jail,
he will do benefit to the press and society
We shall gladly reward him for the trouble
and assume all the expenses of the proceeding