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The New York herald., 1869-05-27
ENGLAND and the United States.

What is the meaning of the excitement In
England over the Alabama dispute? Why
does our statement of the case give rise to so
much irritation thereP Is 1t not something
quite out of the ordinary channel that whole
nation of respectable beef eaters and beery
shopmen-a rotund and jocund people, from
his worship on the bench to cabby at the cor
ner-should thus fall into paroxysms of out
ragged virtue and startled decency because we,
their dear friend on this side the water, have
ventured to tell them how we look at the mat
ter In dispute between us? Surely this ought
not to be very great offence. Especially it
ought not to be an offence in q friend and we
know that England regards us as her warmest
and dearest friend; for she has just told us
this in spasms of reproachful utterance that
quite remind us of what the chambermaids
say on the stage when they declare their devo-
ton to that mistress who Is sending them
away for robkery. Have not the Times, the
Sur, the Pal Ma1 Gazette, and the uni
versal CT ceteru Of the British press
dinned in our ears for many days
the whole story Of how Britain
loved and loves us-how she refused TO pick
our pocket in the row, and would not Join
with France to cut our innocent throat? Could
the force Of affection go further than this, that
IL should induce England TO refrain from mur-
der and robbery when safe opportunity was
before her? And yet with all this fondness-
this excessive tenderness and Partially for us,
her dear cousns-she will not hear with COM
mon patience what we have TO say on our side
of story that has been tremendously stated
and restated on her side.
What is the reason Of this2 Whence this
unaccountable loss Of temper-this tipsy stra-
tegy that slips out Of an argument by accusing
somebody Of wanting to fight? England per-
ceives, for the first time, that she stands face
TO face with the Power that bears TO her the
| same relation that Rome bore to Carthage.
This idea has had such an effect upon her as
| is usually due to the contact of O cart rung
| with ones mazzard. II has awakened her TO
the fact that she bears quite different relation
10 the world at large from what she thought,
and In important semi-bewilderment she vents
q fume that Is half maudlin hypocrisy and
| half rage at the one that has disturbed
her selfcomplacent sense of her own
dignity and might There is peculiar
irritation that proud old gentlemen seem to
feel when suddenly compelled TO contemplate
again, despite all self-respect, some half for
gotten villany Of other days-some act Of tur-
pitude that their own partial reasoning had
almost brought them to look upon as piece
of special virtue. There Is disappointment
that congests the liver aud utterly destroys
the temper of your avaricious old trader
doomed to witness the success of energetic
younger rivals in the same line, and there is a
bilious bitterness Of spirit that makes hang
dog rogue of the champion prize fighter ruled
out of the ring for trick Of striking foul. Eng
lands present wrath has something Of all these
qualities ia IL, and II does not answer what we
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

A CHANCE AT LAST FOR GENERAL JOHN
CooHRANE.-A letter Of recall sent down
sometime ago to General Mcmahon, President
Johnson's last appointment as Minister to
Paraguay, has not yet been answered. The
State Department does not know what has be-
come Of General Mcmahon, and is waiting to
hear from him, and as soon as heard from
General John Cochrane will go down and take
his place. He Is supposed to be with Lopez,
among the mountains Of Paraguay; but If the
Brazilians have cut of all outside communica-
tions with Lopez when shall we hear from
Mcmahon, and how long will General Coch-
rane have to waltz We think the department
ought TO send down somebody to hunt up
Mcmahon. Otherwise Cochrane may be kept
waiting all summer.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

Our DETECTIVE POLICE SYsTEM.-Is It wise
to maintain q system for the cultivation of
roguery under the guise Of police detective
force2 Is it well to maintain body upon
which the charge of encouraging crime for the
purpose of detecting it is openly made, and in
many judicial cases has been established
We think not, and we suggest that a radical
change in the whole detective system in this
city is absolutely needed. 1t is question
worth considering-if we had less detectives
should we not have fewer thieves? As the de-
tectve force is now managed it is evident that
il does not operate for the prevention Of crime,
while there are q thousand reasons in the form
of greenbacks, diamond rings, magnificent
shirt studs, comfortable bank accounts and
other potent considerations which tend to
encourage crime in order that 1t may be ''de-
tected" when liberal reward is offered.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

BRITISH GoLD.-They who make the greatest
parade of their wish to enlighten the people
are not above appealing to the worst and
meanest prejudices for the flrthering OF
favorite purposes. This is seen in the course
of the organ Of protection in opposing free
trade. It holds it to be an argument against
free trade that it is supported by houses inter-
ested 10 foreign trade. 1t is, then, an argument
In favor Of protection that its main support is
from manufacturing monopolies. And IL
this an argument that will touch the people,
The New York herald., 1869-05-27
Quarantine.

There are O number Of offices that the Law
declares must be filed by doctors, because
proper discharge of the duties requires special
education. Not one Of these places Is filed BY
man whom the profession here would accept
as its representative In any sense; and the
majority Of these appointments are disgracetnl,
as they were obtained by disgraceful means.
None, however, is so bad as that at Quaran-
tine. II is an outrage that o man like thia
swinburne should be brought here and given
absolute sanitary authority in the port Of the
city that has more medical ability than anx
other city Of this country. He should bo
hustled out forthwith and his place given to
some practitioner,or professional man resident
in the city, some man Of ability and urbanity
like Carnochau, or, progressive in science
like Doremus, who WOULD make quarantine q
practical teacher Of Its own sanitary necessities !
or some well freighte4 professional veteran OF
the metropolis liketAlohzo Clark, whose know.
lodge Of tho c;daranyfnc history Of the city
would be great public benefit; or, If pro-
fsssional character and position are not held
10 especial honox at Albany, then put into this
The New York herald., 1869-05-27
The Associated Press in Trouble Again.
Another Leak.


The Associated Press i'm Trouble Again-
Another Leak.
We have received the following communica-
ton from an excellent, worthy, active and at
tentive agent Of the Associated Press, Of
which we think 1t proper to take some notice.
Therefore we give it all the space that 1t is en-
titled to. 1t reads as fOllows:-
OFFICE OF THE n. Y. ASSOCIATED psEss,
George II. Stout's news agency is actually cooper
atng with Hass0n's "opp0stion" concern. IN COM
petition with u.s. in serving Philadelphia and Wash
Press WE Whether n it IS IS Obtained @ d from
sure; but the fact that there IS leak again some
where shows the Importance Of care TO cut or all
parties like Hasson and Stout, VINO are In rivalry
J. W. siMoNToN, General Agent
Well, there may be q leak somewhere. We
take it for granted, upon this reliable au-
thority that there are several leaks and loose
screws In the management of the Associated
Press; but as far as we are concerned we are
not disposed to repair them. In fact, we care
nothing about them. We know that there are
no leaks with us, and that is sufficient to keep
our mind at ease. We take care to cover all
the requisites in the communication of tele-
graphic news to the public after our own
fashion, and if there are any 'sleaks" In other
papers it concerns us not at all. We recon-
mend that the author of the above communica-
ton should apply to Mr.. Dana for information
on the subject. He keeps scrutinizing eye
upon all purloiners Of telegraph dispatches
and violators of the rules of the Associated
Press. He knows all about it. As for us, we
are satisfied of two things: First, that it is
ridiculous to suppose that the Associated Press
can keep its news secret-the fact being
patent that it runs of through a thousand
channels, like water through sieve, and
no discipline which the association has under
its control can prevent it from flying abroad az
wildly as the winds of heaven. Next, that
the Associated Press is rapidly going to pieces
from the fOrce-Or the weakness-of circum-
stances, and must soon give way for some
better general system, whether it be by the
exercise of q certain control of telegraph
news by the government, which will not inter-
fere with individual enterprise or the adoption
of some other plan. For our part we care
little whether there are leaks in the present
system of the Associated Press or not, or
whether our government, like that of Eng
land-as recently decided in Parliament
should take the telegraph into Its own hands.
We are determined to continue to furnish
the public with telegraph news as full and
complete as money and enterprise can accom-
plish that object, and to do it after our own
fashion, as heretofore.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

have said, but only gives unconscious utter
ance to her appreciation Of her present place
among nations.
Disraeli was more than half right in the say
ing that England was rather an Asiatic than a
European Power. England's best hold for en-
pire is in India and in her trade with China.
She is at the end of her tether with regard to
development even in that direction, and now
begins to fear that she cannot hold
what she has. She has for long
time seen the growing power of the
United States in that quarter, but did not fear
it, for she measured our foreign policy by the
expressions given to it by such secretaries as
Mr.. Seward and by the general uniformed
character it had before the war. Now, for the
first time, in view of such style toward her
as appears in Mr.. Summers speech, she discov-
ers that there is another great Power in the
world; that the people ON this side the Allan
tic are disposed to assume and to hold that
place among nations to which their strength
and vigor justly entitle them; that there must
be change in the relative power of the nations
of the earth, aud that this change must most
especially be made to her disadvantage.
England's irritation at Mr.. Summers speech
is excited, not because it states a case against
her on this old, old argument, but because 1t
is the first practical illumination against her
traditional policy and power Of the great
people of the future-because it announces
what she feels must be her doom.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27
The French Elections.

For the fourth time Napoleon has appealed
to the French people, and from the returns
which have reached us it may be considered
an established fact that for the fourth time
the French people have proclaimed him their
chief. Opposition papers in France, anti
Napoleonio journals in Europe and America,
have been doing their best to convince us that
France is sick of Napoleonism. France her.
self has spoken out, and we have no choice
said, ''We will not have this man to rule over
u.s." The French people have once more said
the very reverse. So far as we know the
result of the elections the opposition has COM
pletely failed. In the new Corps Legislatif
Napoleon will have his own way more than
he had it with its predecessor. 1t is
impossible, however, to refuse to admit that
the government machinery has had much to do
with the government victory. A less perfect
machinery would have been made manifest by
less complete success. Napoleon has done
much to reconcile the French people to the
Bonaparte dynasty; but there are many who
doubt whether, if the strong haud of the En-
peror were removed, 1t would be possible to
hold in check the opposition spirit which un-
questionably does exist. France is virtually
a republic. II has for the fourth time elected
its present chief. This, however, is no reason
why France should remain contented with his
son. The welfare of the Bonaparte dynasty
is very tightly bound up with the life of the
present Emperor
The New York herald., 1869-05-27
stool. v.. msrcLanal.s-uow Is Thlss

Stocks We. Merchandlse-How Is Thiss
For weeks and months past there has been q
steady rise In stocks. especially railway stocks,
and they are still fourishing, while merchan-
dising has been getting heavier and heavier,
till now 1t is remarkably fat. How is this Z
The stupendous experiments lately adopted OF
watering railway stocks, and OF expanding
capitals, and the extensive railway rings and
combinations formed and forming, and the
large discounts of all concerned made upon
the Pacific Railroad, have operated to make
these flush times to the stock gamblers but
there are many gilded bubbles in all this
business, and when they collapse, what then ?
''Stand from under" AS for our mercantile
interests, we have been and we are importing
too many European goods. The supply OK
ceeds the demand, and the fluctuations in the
Gold Room, from the tricks of the gold gam
blers, have deranged the trading interests of
city and country. These arrangements can
only be righted by the laws of trade; but
the Secretary Of the Treasury may do much
to put these laws right and foremost. There
never has been a time when the substantial
business interests depended more than they
depend at this time upon broad and compre-
hensive administration of the national Trea-
sury, and never since the war has the Secre-
tary held within his grasp more potential
balance of power for good or evil.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

TIE CURRENCY QUESTION. Vienna
correspondents rfsunas of the history Of Aus
trian currency suggests many points for our
guidance and instruction. The idea of taxa
ton currency is an ingenious one. 1t would
be useful, perhaps, if we were to remain always
subject to the present very extensive and
diverse system Of taxation. The danger and
folly of contraction are also made clearly
manifest, even if we had not the experiments
homogeneous currency, moreover, and Mr..
Boutwell, would signalize his term Of Office
should he recommend to and prevail upon the
next session Of Congress the abolition of the
national bank notes ana the substitution OF
greenbacks, giving the country a uniform
currency.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

SUDDEN DEATH has been thought the best
by many great men but Il has new reasons
against II in mercantile age when II causes
mems accounts to be LEFT in such q state that
the word 'fraud' necessarily comes up. Here
was gentleman Of high standing in Brooklyn
suddenly killed by railroad accidcnt-a man
as honest as any one apparently but he
proves 10 have been guilty of tho shortcoming
80 common with some clerks. lie was making
his own ventures on other peoples money
the risk 10 be theirs, the advantage, n any,
bis
The New York herald., 1869-05-27
A Loud Call for tho Removal Of Il,
Health OAlcer.

Governor Hoffman, like most honest men
who hold important positions, is always anx-
ious to perform deeds that are likely to elicit
the public favor and command applause. A
chance now presents itself before the Execu-
tive to do a popular act The removal Of
John Swinburne from the position of Health
Officer of the port of New York is called for by
every interest that contributes to the growth
and greatness of this city. There is not
party or class of individuals-we might almost
say not man, woman or child in or around
this great commercial emporium, save, per-
haps, the few leeches who hang and hunger
around the Quarantine establishment--wh
would not rejoice to see DR.. Swinburne turned
ont Of his present position.
In this connection we call the attention Of
the Governor 10 the following extract from an
article in the Brooklyn Eagle of Tuesday,
II We want to secure Coney Island against the
future covetOusuess OF the Quarantine officer the
way to do it il to press Governor Holman TO re-
move DR.. Swinburne The HERALD is doing this for
special reasons OF its esyn. we second the motion,
simply In order to protect COney Island from the
gmsplng propensites OF this official cormorant.
Mr.. Hoffman has no right to disregard ap-
pcals like the above, coming as tAey do from
his warmest friends and most powerful sup
porters; and If response is not speedily
forthcoming in the shape which the extract
for independence and prompt action which has
heretofore marked our Executive has most
singularly departed.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

SPAIN TO CUDA.-The Spanish Cortes Is
engaged in debate on the Cuban question, the
rebellion, colonial slavery and the slave trade.
Marshal Serrano claims that the Cubans have
had all required liberties, even as the Cana
dams, but that party spirit blinds many Of the
people to the good intentions of the govern
ment in Madrid. General Dulce reported the
suppression Of the armed insurrection, but
stated that ''moral disorder" still remains.
When peace is restored in the island the Span
ish government viii suppress slavery and
punish slave traders. An old story and many
times repeated. No promise of local reform.
Cuba and Canada gravitate towards the centre
Of freedom and self-government.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

ANOTHER RAILROAD MoNoPoLy.-Is every
thing on wheels that runs in the streets to
give way for the accommodation Of the city
railroad csrsP It appears that the Common
Council think so by their decision that horse
cars have not only the prior right Of way, but
enjoy also the privilege Of OBTAINING carriages,
wagons aud trucks, according to their pleasure,
OF street crossings. II Is very well that the
city railroads, which are a great accommoda-
ton to the mass Of the people, should receive
a due amount Of consideration from the
authorities but we submit that they have not
an exclusive right to the use Of the Streets
Other conveysnces have some rights too.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

for the condemnation of the Quaker City for
violation Of the neutrality laws. As the boat
has not left this harbor how can she have
committed such offencep Is the intention
without the fact punishable9 And can any
court know of intention except by the facts
Are we not becoming astonishingly good in
our endeavors to set virtuous example to
the national rogues of Europe?
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

QUITE RIeHr.-General Mcclellan will not
come out for the decoration day." He
declines to appear in public ceremonials SO
persistently that we must suppose he does SO
from well considered resolutions and as he
has boon much the target Of pitiful
criticism this course cannot be misunderstood.
It is at once wise and praiseworthy. National
gratitude may be trusted finally to do sufficient
honor to the soldier of Antietam.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

COMBINING BUSINESS WITH PLEAsURE-The
Legislature Of Rhode Island, in holding Its
May session every year at Newport. It looks
like forcing the season but this year the sea-
son for several days has been as good as July.
The next thing, we fear, will be July session
Of the New York Legislature at Saratoga; and
then look out for the tax levy.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

CARLYLE has added one more to his list Of
humbugs and shams. 1t is Napoleon, Of whom
erewhile the same Carlyle was q worshipper.
He has only one step further to go in this sat-
isfactory experience. He must get disgusted
with one more Of his idols and denounce one
more humbug. This idol and humbug are one
the same, and are Thomas Carlyle.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

By THE CABLE.-We had the news yester-
day by the cable that it was the horse Ger
dagne and not Sardaigne that was second in
the French Derby. For fear that we may
next have the pedigree Of Cerdagne sent over
by the cable we hereby enter our protest
against the proceeding.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

FEEDTYG.-Dr. MoCosh says that the in
junction ''Feed my lambs" does not mean that
the lambs should be taught arithmetic. 1t de-
pends upon what the lambs need. Feeding on
one article Is fatal. Some French experi
menters fed ducks on butter till they starved
to death.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

THE EXCELLENT PREsBYTERrANs. No one
is so good as the Presbyterians, and ''the Sab
bath" was made for them. Everything is a
desecration of it but their sermons. This is
the spirit Ia which the schools have come
topether
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

vIrALTY.-A metropolitan company that
cans oil has just been burned out to the extent
of half million, but announces while the fire
is still unsubdued that it is Gin full opera
tion" and 'all orders will be promptly filed"
The New York herald., 1869-05-27
TRIPLE S III E e T
THE HERALD IN BROoKL YIN.

Notice 20 Carriers and Newsdea,crs.
BROOKLYN CARRIERS AND NEwshES will in
future receive their papers at the BRANCH OFFICE
OF THE New YORK HERALD, No. Hj Fulton street,
Brooklyn.
ADVERTISEMENTS and SUBSCRIPTIONS and all
letters for the NEW YORK HERALD will be
received as above.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

LEE AS EMPEROR The Paducah (Ky.) Res-
tuckian says If the radicals are determined to
have ON emperor in this country let them take
Bob Lee. An imperial kite with that bob will
never fly, nor will the bob fly with it.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

: LIVERPOOL PRoMIsEs.-Liverpo ol merchants
have given sort of promise to Mr.. Motley,
that the Alabama claims bill will be paid. The
Lards did not speak.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

ANOTHER LEAK in the Associated Press.
All hands 10 the pumps. How long can the
old craft stand this?
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

LOOMING UP-Andy Johnson's chances to be
the next Governor of Tennessee.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

TIE Two TENNESSEE DRoMIos-Stokes and
Gontar
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

RovERY THEATRE. Bowery.-DI TuRrfN's RID
rpou i,oNpoN no YoEK-FELoS's Doon.
The New York herald., 1869-05-27

ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.
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OLYMPIC THEATRE. BrOadway'-H'oooEV DECOR
T.,rR
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Ar.rAcK's THEATRE, Broadway AMI lsh street.