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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24

timid conservatism Of Secretary Fish. And no
doubt that Congress- as soon as 1t reassembles,
will take positive ground In accordance with
the views of the President and wishes Of the
people. Can Spain resist the opinion of the
world, the desire and fixed purpose Of the
American people and government, as well as
the determination of the brave Cubans to
conquer their independence? That is the
question. We are convinced she cannot. She
must yield to public opinion and the force of
circumstances, as she was compelled to yield
in the case of her other American colonies, and
as England had to yield in the case Of this
country.
If the Spanish government would save the
proud name of Spain from everlasting infamy
it will listen to the American government and
stop at once the frightful slaughter in Cuba.
The manner in which the war is conducted Is
shocking to any civilized country and dis
grace to this enlightened age. It appears
from the news published yesterday that eight
prominent and highly respectable Cuban gen.
tlemen who were prisoners and under escort
and number of their friends were cruelty
murdered and their remains ferociously man
gled by the Spanish soldiers having them In
charge, Similar atrocities have been occur
ring ever since the war commenced. It makes
one shudder to read Of such barbarities. 1t is
crime against humanity generally, and is
enough to make Spain execrated by the whole
civilized world. Public sentiment in Europe,
which has now found expression through
the press In favor of Cuba being
coded to the United States, must soon
denounce such barbarous warfare, and Spain
will sink under universal obloquy, while in
this country it will become so intensified as to
demand the expulsion of the Spaniards at any
cost. In every point of view, then, it is for
the honor, good name and interest of Spain to
stop the war and to give up possession that
can no longer be valuable as dependency
and that may be Of some value to her COM
MERGE if Independent or annexed to the
United States We know not what the terms
may be upon which our government propose
to negotiate with Spain for Cuba; but the best
thing Spain can do is to let the island 60 on
any conditions. The Spanish Regency is in
position to do this, and the government that
will succeed it may not be. Now is the time
for action. We hope General Grant and his
advisers will see that, and will let the Spanish
government know that under any circum-
stances Cuba must be free.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24

We published in Mondays HERALD a very
singular document. 1t was copy of the in
ventories Of the estate Of the late Colonel A.
J. Butler, formerly of California, who was re-
ported to have died seized of a very consider
able property, supposed to have amounted to
million and half or so. It seems, however,
from the inventories and schedules, the list of
bills paid and claims disallowed, that the
estate is insolvent. This is almost Incredible !;
but, as figures do not lie, we must take for
granted the exhibit presented by General Ben
jamin F. Butler, the brother and executor of
the deceased, and set down the reported con-
dition of this estate as another evidence of the
truth of the maxim that GAN is not gold that
glitters." But this, we believe, is only
single instance of the actual solvency of many
estates whose possessors, with their families,
are leading life Of gayety and extravaganza
at this season at our fashionable watering
places. They make great pretensions to
wealth and claim to be the leaders of the aris-
tocracy, whereas in reality their cash assets
are bubbles and their landed property, if they
have any, lies suffocating under loads of bonds
and mortgages. In the case of the fortune of
the deceased Colonel Butler our readers will
remember the manner in which his name was
associated In the South during the war with
transactions from which, 1t is reported, he had
realized immense amounts of money, and they
will also recollect what fuss was made about
the matter in the newspapers. 1t will be
source Of qualification to the heirs of the de-
ceased to know that although they have es-
capped the infiction Of large fortune, the
memory Of the testator stands pure and with
out reproach.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24
Prince Arthur In Amerlcs.

After q voyage of unprecedented rapidity
Prince Arthur has found himself in Halifax,
and, as our news columns this morning testify,
he has received right royal welcome from the
good people of Nova Scotia. Not since the
Prince of Wales visited this Continent, some
years ago, has any scion Of royalty received
80 much attention at the hands of any section
of the American people. The enthusiasm
manifested in Halifax will be repeated all
along the line of the Princes march. It will
be one perpetual ovation until he settles down,
as we believe he intends to do, to the discharge
of his duties as military officer. Why the
Prince is not at present to pay visit to the
United States is to many puzzle.
His brother was not 80 badly treated
by us as to furnish any good reason why we
should be specially stunned. If his guardians
think fit to allow him to visit our great cities
he will see some things which it will be well
for him to learn in time, and he will find that,
republicans though we are, we know how to
honor young man who gives promise to be
the worthy son Of one Of the best of fathers as
well as most intelligent of princes and of
mother whose name is mentioned In every
household where the English language is
spoken with respect and reverence. If he is
not permitted to visit us the loss will be his
not ours. In the great future princes will be
of but little account; but true manly worth
will never be at q discount. In the discharge
of his public duties the Prince may yet find
that he has even q greater interest in
the great American people than that
which the American people now take In
him. If the presence Of the Prince in the
New Dominion gives it peace, contentment
and prosperity we shall rejoice; for such will
facilitate the final arrangement which will
make the Dominion prosperous section of
| the United States. We do not expect to see
any son OF Queen Victoria reign on this Con-
tinent; but it is not impossible that some of
| her descendants may temporarily preside with
| honor to themselves and satisfaction to the
people over republic which shall stretch
| from the Gulf to the Northern Sea and from
| the Atlantic to the Pacific.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24

Tweed for Belmont-Tho Reasons Why.
We have given the reasons why the Seventh
Ward Tweed Democratic Association desire
the retirement or removal of Mr.. Belmont az
chairman of the National Democratic Execu-
tive Committee. But the reasons why Mr..
Tweed should take his place the association
aforesaid say are these Mr.. Tweed's expert
ence in politics, his devotion to the party,
his Hberality with his money, his extraordi-
nary judgment, his remarkable skill. his
capacity, his success, his fidelity, his
power, his popularity, his eminent position
in the democratic church, and so on-a bakers
dozen of reasons in all for the appointment.
Moreover, all the Tweed clubs are called upon
to move in the matter and the Governor, too,
and the State Executive Committee, "for the
removal of man who has lost two campaigns
and who will inevitably lose third if re-
tanned in his present position" Freddy the
Blacksmith" would perhaps call this "a put
up job, but at any rate it puts Mr.. Belmont
and his friends in position where they must
fight or fall back. Something must be done.
Tammany has resolved that Belmont shall go
out, but Belmont may resolve that Tweed shall
not come in. Let the committee be called to-
gether and let the fight begin.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24

ABRIDeING CORRUPTION. General
Champlin, of this State, thinks it must be held
that the terms of Office of senators and
members of the Legislature elected this fall,
in case of the adoption of the new constitution,
will expire on the last day of December This
will have the effect of curtailing the period
in which our Albany saoans will have for
corruption and lobbying, which is good point
gained.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24
MOVEMENTS OF TAE PREsDENr.

Drive Through the Suburbs Of NewpOrt-A
Grand Clambake To-Day.
NEWPORT, August 49, 1869.
This morning the President breakfasted with Q
friend, and took drive through the surroundings OF
the city. This evening he dined with Charles H..
Russell, OF New York, who also invited about twenty
friends. At ten O'Clock this evening there was .
private reception at the residence OF Mr. Russell. To-
morrow the President viii attend clambake at
Ocean Cottage, given by the Grand Army Of the Re.
public.
In his White Mountain trip the President will stop
long enough at Concord N. H. to receive the hospi.
talltIes Of the citizens Of that city. He will be in
Saratoga next Saturday night.
Mr.. Boutwell,, Secretary OF the Treasury, arrived
here this evening, and Will remain q few days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24
TIE HsWOuRG AND NEW YORK aAlLnalD.

The arrangements for the celebration Of the OPEN
ing OF the Ncwburg and New York Railroad have
been completed, and The affair comes or In Now.
burg to-day An excursion train, filed with promi-
ncnt citizens OF Newburg, will leave that CITY at
fifteen minutes TO ton O'Clock this morning, and pro-
coed 10 the junction OF the road with the Erie road
near Turner's where they Will meet O special train
from Jersey CITY, with tho oillcers OF the Erie Rail-
road and others, when the excursonists VIII return
70 Newburg, where extensive preparations have
been made Tor their entertainment The first pas,
sen.cr train passed over this road this morning,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24

OUR STATE LEGIsLATURE--PRosPKoT OF A
SHORT SEssIoN.-Attorney General Champlin
is of the opinion that il the people ratify the
new State constitution this fall the Legislature,
at the same time elected, goes out with De-
cember. Very good. Even so let IL be- The
world Cat Albany is governed too much.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24

AT LAsr.-Thcy are really at work, and at
work with will, in the enclosure set apart
for the new Post Office, clearing away the
trees and preparing the ground for The new
building. The question Of the site is thus
apparently settled.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24

QUERY-Who gets the wood from the trees
cut down in the City Hall Park to make way
for the new Post Office? We believe it was
not included in the bids for debris advertised
for by the architect. The freside Of many a
poor family might BIO made warm and COM
Portable by il next winter
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24

STRANGE THAT while water is scarce in
Philadelphia there is plenty Of it in Boston,
and one is liberal city so far as the sale of
liquors is concerned, and the other proscrip-
tive and prohibitive. This indicates that the
people of Boston imbibe something beside
Cochituate, even if they have to do 1t on the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24

BAD NEWS FOR THE CRoAKERs.- The
latest reports from Minnesota are to the effect
that the surplus crop, Notwithstanding the
statements of the croakers to the contrary,
will reach the former estimates of twenty mil
lions of bushcls-mostly No. l. This is doing
pretty well for one State, and young one at
that. The frogs In the grain market may as
we'll prepare to give their last croak.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24

NUNS THE WoRD.-Let it be understood
by the politicians all round that Mr.. Chief
Justice Chase has nothing to say for the present
on party politics. He is waiting for "some-
thing TO turn up"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24

COLD COMFORT FOR SToKEs-The deserted
city of Washington after his awful thrashing
in Tennessee, and his reflections on the con-
sequences of Audy Johnson's expected cleo
ton to the Senate.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24

TIE Richmond Wig regards the statement
that Governor Walker would resign In case the
iron-clad oath was insisted upon by General
Candy as improbable" Very likely. The
Governor elect will probably ''stiek
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24

Now THAT GENERAL LEBGUF has been APP
pointed Minister of War in France the bust
ness of the Office, it is expected, will be con-
Quoted Ia mote.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24

A SIGN OF TIE SUMMER SEASON. The
biggest hotel at Cape May is said to be losing
five hundred dollars week. The flush times
Of shoddy and petroleum have gone by.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24

THEY are talking about third party in
Tennessee. To Judge from the recent vote in
that State for Governor we would think that
nearly all parties there are ready to revolve
around common centre.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24

THE valuation of real estate has increased
in Boston during the past year. So has drunken
ness under the prohibition system.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24

GETTYSBURG. of both sides are
gathering at Gettysburg for the purpose of
marking in enduring monuments of granite the
positions held by the several corps and
divisions of the two great opposing armies in
this most important battle of the war. General
Meade will, Of course, be present, but we are
sorry that other engagements will prevent the
attendance of General Lee. Doubtless, how
ever, there will be sufficient number of Lees
officers on hand to fix correctly the distribu-
ton of his forces in the crisis of the terrible
contest. This pictorial description of the
battle will be something new under the sun"
and while affording to posterity vivid con-
ception of the magnitude of the rebellion and
of the momentous issues depending upon this
bloody field it will be an enduring first class
advertisement to the Gettysburg Springs as q
summer resort.
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Tho uumboldt c.. ,tsnarz.

We observe that our German fencw citizens
are making great preparations for celebrating
the Humboldt centenary, which occurs on the
14th Of September next. A full meeting was
held in the Germania Assembly Rooms and
resolution carried unanimously to muster in
full force on that day and assist by their pre-
sence at the unwilling Of the statue of Alex
ander Won Humboldt in the Park. Music Of
course will not be wanting on the occasion,
for no German celebration is complete without
it. A chorus Of eight hundred voices will
represent the Northeastern Saengerbund and
the General Union will furnish another chorus
of five hundred voices. The lovers Of music
ant anticipations to this celebration; but it is
in Germany itself that the day will be honored
with the greatest enthusiasm. There are few
names SO dear to every German as that Of
Alexander Won Humboldt.
If posthumous fame is thing worth caring
for-and unfortunately many poet, like Mil
ton, and many historian, sculptor and painter
has had little else than the hope Of this to
stimulate him-then o centennial celebration
Is just and due to the memory Of
Humboldt. We have had many other
such celebrations recently; tho most re-
cent of all was that held in honor
of the first Napoleon; but while warlike
France worships the soldier hero, Germany,
the land of scholars, honors herself most APP
propriately by such tribute as this to one Of
the greatest men science has ever produced.
In an age that boasts Of q Cuvier, Laplace.
Arago and Guy Lussac, Humboldt was, In
universally Of genius, grasp Of thought and
practical knowledge, by far the greatest OF
them all. In some respects he resembled
Franklin, being, like him, anxious to bring
science down from the clouds and make it sub
servient to the happiness Of his fellow men.
And when Humboldt's name Is in question we
should not forget that he spent almost five
years in Central and South America, amidst
many dangers and hardships investigating the
productions Of the country, it's geological
strata, the course of its mountains and rivers,
and the many traces Of ancient monuments
scattered over Mexico and Peru, and there is
no American scholar but turns to this part Of
his writings with delight. We hope, for the
honor of science, that the centennial celebra-
ton of the 14th Of September will be sue
cess both here and in Germany.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24

THE HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD Acc1-
DENT.-We are accustomed to blame the
railroad companies and their officers for acct
dents which occur upon their roads, and in
many cases the blame is undoubtedly Justly
placed. The accident on the Hudson River
road on Saturday night is an exception. In
this case two men most incautiously undertook
to walk on the track, when the locomotive of
an express train struck them and killed them
instantly. There appears to have been no
possibility Of saving them, and the jury there
fore pronounced the affair purely accidental.
This habit Of foot passengers following the
track is very reprehensible, and 1t is partic u
larly so on this road, where there are 80 few
chances Of escape on either side of the way.
In this connection we would suggest the
propriety of having sidewalk for foot pas
sengers for some distance at each side
of a station. Many people are COM
PEELED to walk from the station to their
residences half mile or more at several
points on the Hudson River Railroad. This
renders danger imminent at any time, but in
the night time extremely 80.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-24

The proposed modification of the income
tax, which is now being agitated, is an excel
lent thing, but its entire abolition would be
still better. No form Of taxation has proved
so obnoxious or so full of Generalization as
this. We do not exclude the nefarious whis-
key frauds when we say that the attempts to
collect the income tax have been more fruit
full in producing fraud and perjury than any
other method of collecting the revenues of the
government. Moreover, It is an Improbable
tax, because the cost Of collecting it is dispro-
portionately large. 1t is particularly offensive
and unpopular because Of its inquisitorial char
acter. Our people are too Independent to
permit their private affairs to be spied into by
vulgar and partially irresponsible officials, and
through them exhibited to the public. Hence
the collection Of the income tax has been
source Of general dissatisfaction, which is in
creased by the belief that only a small portion
Of the revenue thus obtained goes to the Trea-
sury and very large portion to the various
officials.
Besides, it is we'll understood that the heavy
tax imposed on the incomes Of Woodworking
people is not necessity. As the new views,
which 1t appears are just now finding favor
in Washington, 60 to show that the ex-
penses Of the government can be obtained
from the revenue on whiskey, tobacco and
other luxuries as well as on stamps, there
is no reason why there should not be q
very extensive modification Of the income tax.
When Senator Sherman, of Ohio, declared in
favor of the continuance of the income tax the
other day he was mistaken. 1t is most I'M
popular way Of raising the public revenue. The
experiment to collect tax Of two dollars a
gallon on whiskey proved failure and demon
allied the whole whiskey trade. But the COL
lection Of one dollar, as now proposed, may
probably be accomplished without any Diff
Guilty. 1t seems, according to the figures, that
eighty millions per annum can be raised on
whiskey by doubling the present duty; that
thirty millions can be obtained from tobacco,
ten millions from stamps, ten from fermented
liquors, as much more from licenses, leaving
only fifteen millions to be raised by tax on in
comes in order to provide for the entire ex-
penses of the nation. If modification is to
be made in any one of these taxes, by all means
let 1t be in the odious, inquisitorial and annoy
ing income tax.
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ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

wALLACK'S THEATRE Broadway and 18th street
vIcTINs--TaE PEOPLES LAWYER
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WOODS MUSEUM AND THEATRE. Thir.isth street ana
Observation-Disclosures and evening Performances.
The New York herald., 1869-05-20
new YORK HERALD, THURSDAY MAY 90 8e9-TRIPlE SHEET

Catnohcs were asserting their own independence
fr1m the thraldom OF Popery. The Romansts OF
support OF their hierachy. The whole country was
being studded with Gothic edinces rivalling In
grandeur the structures OF the Middle Ages. The
Romanists OF Ireland were not only supporting their
own institutions, but were extending their opera
tions INTO foreign mission fields, and hundreds OF
missionaries were being sent out.
On motion Of Rev. DR.. Gardiner, OF Charestown, re-
solutions were adopted endorsing the efforts Of
these two gentlemen to rid their country from an
oppressive priesthood and recommending them to
the support and hearty cooperation OF all Christians
OF the United States.
American Baptist Home Missionary Society.
BOSTON, May 10, 1869.
The American Baptist Home Missionary Society
held its thirty annual public meeting to-day
In remont Temple Rev. DR.. Jenny of Ohio, pre-
siding. The report OF the Executive Board was
read, showing that six years ago less than $36 900
constituted the total annual receipts OF the Society,"
while during the past year more than $144 900 has
been paid into the treasury. The number of mis-
sionares then employed was ninety-six; now there
are 276 one-third OF whom are employed at the
South. After speaking of the very encouraging re-
suits thus far, the report says "there are de-
mands for increased effort In the Northwest,
along the line OF the Pacific Railway, on
the Pacific coast among the Southern freedmen,
and In the republic OF Mexico; and the board is pro-
foundly impressed with the importance that every
lawful and possible agency should be employed to
draw forth larger offerings from the friends OF
Christ.
Rev. DR.. Mason presented report from the CON-
mittee appointed last year the education OF freed
men and OF col0red preachers, accompanied by these
resolutons:-
Resolved That recommend the society to organize
special its board and to elect for
the of this work and that the secretary elected
shall transact the business Of the department the in
New lork. and devote all his time and energies this
department under the direction of the board.
Resolved, That hereafter In eecting members Of this
board th brethren shall be chosen Boston vicinity
with special reference service standing committee of
AVE- TO be appointed by the board that sad committee
meet often they deem II and the
board at least three months all relate
to the working of this department.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted.