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New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

Gen. Grants course promises to be as judi
cious on Cuban affairs as it has been states
manlike on Reconstruction. The rights OF
American citizens are to be protected, but the
Government is not to be drawn, by un-
authorized expeditions from our Shores
into an attitude of hostility to SPAN {;
and for both purposes our squadron in the
West India waters is to be still more heavily
increased. There will be no lack of spirit or
determination in enforcing respect for the
American flag and compelling repara-
ton for such Outrages as have already
occurred but on the other hand,
we will not initiate the course of Great
Britain during our own troubles, by processing
neutrality only to retain a safe cover for
making war securely. There will be no war,
unless the folly of Spanish officials should force
it; and then it would be made, not by equip
ping Alabamas, but by sending out the Amer
lean Navy.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09
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New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

The Senate Finance Committee has taken
ample time to consider the nominations of
Messrs Bailey, Darling and Treadwell for Col
lectors of internal Revenue in this City; has
given a full hearing to all the charges brought
against any of them; has allowed at
torneys of distillers and whisky dealers
TO assail them and has finally
decided what we presume every well-infOrmed
person here knew from the beginning, that the
accusations so noisily urged were utterly
frivolous. 1t accordingly recommends them to
the Senate for confirmation. We congratulate
these gentlemen upon the result, and beg them
to remember that the country will look with
confidence, for the perfect vindication of the
Senate's action, to the returns of Internal
Revenue from their Districts.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

The enormous sum of nearly S75OOOO is asked
by the Controller for salaries in the City and
County Courts. An absurdly large proportion
of this is swallowed up by attendants" who
never do days duty and are never seen in
the Courts. The Supreme Court has 40 at
tendants, and has use for only 10. The Court
of General Sessions has 80 officers to attend
only one courtroom, and needs at most Q.
The Superior Court has % and requires only
10; the Marine Court II, when it needs only
sand so on of the rest. At least SO useless
officials, most of whom do nothing whatever
except draw their salaries and vote the Demo-
cratic ticket, ought to be discharged at once.
The saving to the public by this wholesome
measure of retrenchment would be nearly
Sl30000 q year.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

the absolute certainty of his guilt, few In the
face of those who had prepared this moral
spectacle for the Philadelphians, and, taking
poison in his cell, during the night. committed
murder then, if he had not before, and cheat
ed the galows of its second victim. The
ghastly picture of the days doings would
not be complete without the glimpse of the
after-piece which the careful reporters furnish.
University Professors are seen manipulating
the scarcely cold body cut from the gallows
and the stilled heart spasm2djGelly resumes its
pulsations, and the arms begin conynlsive
motion. Such is the flower of the jurispru-
dence and humanity of our time
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

The Spanish Cortes began the discussion of
the new Constitution Oh Monday. 1t cannot of
course, be doubted that the draft prepared
by the Committee of Fifteen will be adopted,
with perhaps a few unimportant alterations.
The introduction of any amendment which
would alter the spirit of the Constitution has
been disallowed by the Government There is
n report that both Serrano and TOpete will
resign their places in the Provisional Govern
ment and that Directory will be formed !;
but no change of this kind is likely to affect,
in any way, the adoption of the new Consti.
tuition.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

The advocates OF public strnngulation, as the
best means of preserving public respect for
the sanctity of human life, must be sadly dis
appointed at the half-allowance with which
the ministers of the gallows in Philadel-
phia were yesterday compelled to be content.
One criminal, convicted of murder on evil
dence hardly conclusive, affirmed his innocence
in his dying moments, and bore himself upon
the scaffold with the fortitude of man who
has no reason to fear death. Another,
after likewise solomnly declaring his in
nocence of the murder of which he
was convicted, under circumstances which
at the least must be said to shake our faith in
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

There is fund of $4,000 provided to meet
all unlooked-for expenses in our County Gov
ernment during the year 1869, and it is GER
tainly large enough. Nevertheless, the Tax
Levy contains an additional appropriation Of
$4,000 for contingent expenses in the Con-
trollers Office. Gentlemen of the Legislature,
throw it out altogether. 1t means nothing but
an allowance for unnecessary extra clerks
pets of the Ring and heroes of election fights
and frauds. This $4,000 is properly charge
able to the ELECTION expenses" of Tammany
Hall
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

sense of isolation experienced by homeless
young men would give place to the comforta-
BILE feeling of being fed and cared Tor oy
friends. We doubt if to-day the CHRISTIAN
idea could be clothed for them in more practcai
and helpful form. For it is thought to be iaid
closely to heart that not one of us touches the
meaning of the Divine Master till ne mas
learned that wholesome food received with
thankfulness makes for us all LORDS supper
eaten i'm His holy presence.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

Last year the County Clerk represented that
the records of his Office were in state OF
great dilapidaton, and asked for an appropria-
ton of 100000 to have them copied The sum
was large, but the Legislature voted it. Now
he asks for $4,000 more. This it seems is to
be an annual charge upon the taxpayers, and the
"copying" is to go on till doomsday. The
original appropriation was ample for the com
pletion of the work. There is $4,000 still un-
expended. Let the Legislature put stop to
the lob at once and allow no more.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

The item of $4,000 for county contingencies
in Mr.. Connolly's budget is outrageous. Nearly
all of it is to be expended IN paying extra
clerks to do the work which the regular
employees of the different public offices are
already paid large salaries for performing.
This is one of the most shameless methods of
corruption adopted by the Ring. Not more
than $1,000 can be honestly expended for
contingencies in this branch of the Govern
ment, and we hope no more will be allowed.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

The English budget, as submitted by the
Chancellor of the Exchequer, estimates the
probable excess of revenue over expenditures
at 94,5OO,OOO, result chiefly obtained by re,
ducing the expenditures in the Admiralty anu
War Office. The whole of this surplus is, now
ever, needed to pay for the remaining EXPENSES
of the Abyssinian war, which have Deen lOuhd
to exceed by far the original estimate by a
more economical method of collecting the taxes
Mr.. Lowe expects to effect saving oil toV'oOO'
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

The promptness with which the House re-
sponded to the Presidents message concern
ing the reconstruction Of Virginia and
Mississippi, is in gratifying contrast with
the apathy or worse displayed in the
Senate. We are not willing to believe that
that body can really mean to act on the spirit
of the recommendation for delay till next De-
ceniber, offered by its Judiciary Committee. The
President represents the wishes of thepeople, and
ftly interprets the necessities Of the situation
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

We thought we should have him up again
The World finds consolation in the Connecti-
cut election by rejecting that the Repub-
licans lose 1900 on their majority of last
Fall, while the Democracy lose but 1900 on
their majority of last Spring" That, you
see, makes Democratic gain" of 5,0OO-the
curious thing about which is that last Spring
the Democrats carried the State, while this
year, notwithstanding their heavy gains, they
lose it. Who said The Arithmetic Man was
dead
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

yicePresidept Coliax has at the request Of r!eg1s
of Father McSlahan formerly Of Indiana, asked the
friendly interposition of the Government in his IA
vor, with view of obtaining his release, if possible
from imprisonment et Toronto. Hewas convicted of
participation IN the Fenian Invasion Of Canada but
it is insisted that ho was present only in his minis
terial capacity to administer the right of the Catho-
lie Church II needed. Mr. Cofaxs request was trans
mtted by the Secretary of State to the British Min-
lister, who has forwarded it to his Government.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

The Inspector of Buildings spends SG4,3OO
for salaries in his Department, and yet de-
mands contingent fund of $4,000. He does
not need it, and we beg that he may not get
it. The present clerical force is amply sufll-
cient to do all the work of the bureau, and for
accidental charges there is already a general
cnnntY fund
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

The Supervisors meet % times in year,
and sit not more than two or three hours each
time. To keep the records of these few
meetings, they employ a clerk at $4,000 year,
deputy clerk at $4,000, and an assistant
clerk at $500; total, S12,sOO, or orer $500 for
each meeting. This is preposterous. One clerk
is enough, and $4,000 would be high salary
fn nav him
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

Is it possible that even such a Legislature as
now fiourishes and wakes hot at Albany can
vote to double the enormous fees of our pres
ent Sheriff. We beg the Republican members
to procure and read Gov. Fentons veto ON the
act of last session before they earn the Sherifi's
money. If they spurn this advice, they will
wish they had Mt.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

Indiana Democrats are not satisfied with
their "appeal to the people" and now refuse
to organize the Legislature, unless the Repub-
licans pledge themselves not to take up the
XVIII Amendment. They are in fair way to
have more popular verdicts than they bar
ooiDad for
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

The Senate has been forced to yield On its
iniquitous Indian Appropriation bill. The
House has done no better service than that to
the Treasury during its present session.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09
THE INDIANA LEGIsLATURE-THE DEMOCRATIC
MEMBERS REFUSE TO QUALIFY.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April S-Both parties in
the Legislature held caucuses this morning The Demo"
Gratis claim mat their the last session has been
indOrsed by the people. Reelected members refuse TO
qualify unless the Republicans bind themselves not 70
bring forward the Negro Suffrage question. The Repub-
lcans refuse TO make any pledges but intimate that the
necessary legislation would take precedence IN the order
nf busness.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

in urging a speedy submission of the new
Constitutions. The Senate will -grlevOusly err
if it fail to make prompt response to the
prompt action of the House.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09

Another great mass-meeting i'll this city sent
up its voice to Albany last night against the
proposed amendment OF the Excise law.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09
TABLE or CONTENTS.
yIFTH PACE.
FIRST PAGE.

FIRST PAGE. FHTH PACE
Washington Dispatches Congress =,
Albany News. iIhe 1th Regiment 'all
The sca0old The Temperance Cause
Eoreign News Political.
Domestic Teegraphic News Local News
sRcoNb PAGE To Correspondents.
Now Publications. The Stare OF lrhue'
Pook hdyerflsements Marriages, Deaths, and Fu-
THIRD PAGE. nerals.
Cencrol Notrs Special Notices.
Money Market. SIXTH PAGE
Markets. fcai Isutte', -.......u..
Ship News. l'eal fHtitt AuNtI 'i,V'HSh's'
Advertisements sLNENII iA"L'
FOURTH PAGE. Advertisements.
Tho Man on Horseback EIGHTH FACE.
The Cry Of The Human. The Courts
Paupeiisln ia England. The Drama.
Executive Appointments. Home News:
Editorial Paragraphs. Latest snip news
Business Notices Advertisements
New-York tribune., 1869-04-09
1usintss nutitss.
THE MERIDEN BRITANNIA Co.,
No. I99 BROADWAY.

No 1919 BROADWAY.
invite attention to a valuable patented Improvement in
SnvER-PLATED SPOONS AND Forks,
By which parts subject receive 'u era eo' N
hok" the back OF the hSnoe nee
Of the bowl and points Of forks spoons. &c.
process adds times to the durability goods so plated an
additional expense Of on twenty per above our Standard Plate
All Spoons stamped % Rogers Bros A anu with our
trade mark. plated as ahOve
We also call attention to the New Patent
PoRcELAIN-L LINED Ice PITCHER.
which warranted more durable any heretofore and pro-
uou7eed by Dams Hayes State Assayer Of Massachusetts, and
other eminent medical authorities to be perfectly free from anything
poisonous luxurious preserve water pure which not the
case with Pitchers not porcelain lined
We are introducing valuable novelty for BAKING DsH which
Lined and prooE with elegant sTsrpated Receiver
TO be ready table which will retain the heat at least
twice a long as ordinary dishes.
Our facilities for producing s plated tars are uDurpassed having
the largest manufactures Of their Kind in the world and employing the
experienced vorkmen to be found either this country or Europe
enabled to offer the most complete ssornsntO Of
ELECTRo-PLATED NICKEL SILVER AND WHITE METAL
TABLE AND COMMUNION WARE.
ofevery description to be found II this country.
The above goods for sale by the principal dealers sVefo
Ware and to the trade only by the
MERIDEN BRITANNIA COMPANY,
No I99 BROADWAY NEw.YoRK.
And at the Manufactures West Msrden. Conn.
n
Offer single watches at wholesale pnces in all grades eelebr6
tuekespers. in solid gold and silver cases only.
ELGIN WATCHES.
public respectfully cautioned against purchasing
our watches parties who advertise TO send them G. o. d. We
have no connection such houses and do not furnish goodso
p house purpose excellence and good pute Of the real
RLGS WATCHES several foreign and American WATCH
COMPANIES to- with the similar
trade marks as parties who TO send our
goods O. D. whom To get the real ELeS WATCHES
purchase only your vicinity elsewhere whom you know
10 be honorable
THE NATIONAL WATCH CoNPANI, Egin, Illinois
Business o@ce Nos $50 and lsl Latest, Chicago, lL
ELGIN WATCHES.
fill assortment No. III Broadway,
Of fCourAndt-st, and No 2A Futopst Brooklyn.
MILLER q Co. No Union n-square.-Lades,
Doors and SHOES moderate prices paironI
MILLER Co, NO Unoa-square
DIR. PALMER's Arm AND LEG "THB BEST,
6s Buly y l6s Cheiinuts Phil 81 Gre.nst Boston
Wigs, Toupees, and Ornamental Hair.-First
quality bs ds dIsg All shades At B.shelor is BOnd
BACHELORS HAIR DYR-The best in the
world harmless reliable RsanIaueous perfect AZ all DrusgS1
BEN EDICT Bros, jewelers., Nos. III Broad
vav cor Courndt 234 Fulton Brooklyn AL styles Of
WalthAm Watches sold at lowest New York prices -,
Also choice celebrated Plate style which we
warrant anywhere accurate time feeDer
Nep'alotk Qailu Gribaate.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-11-05

plants the dirt should be changed. The
time OF the year when this change should
be made varies some with the different
plants; but with the great majority of
them it is in the fall and early in the
spring After the plant has ceased to
bloom and the seasons growth is com
pleted, it can safely be removed from the
pot, and large portion of the earth
shaken out of the roots and its place sup
piled with fresh. Care should be taken
| not to injure the roots; and after the
| change has been effected, the dirt should
be kept moist and the plants sheltered from
the direct rays of the sun for number of
days. Where winter Towering is desired,
most kinds should be cut back freely, and
a new growth induced by placing them in
| light and warm situation, and watering
freely. If the object is simply to winter
over, as soon as the roots have struck in
the soil and new growth commenced,
they should be placed in light room or
cellar, where they will be secure from frost
An occasional watering will be all the care
| needed until time for spring growth to
commence Western Farmer.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-11-05
A Perfect Kerosene Lantern.

The Chicago Manufacturing Company, whose ex-
tensive works are now devoted entirely to lanterns
are producing one for burning coal oil that Is Tree
rom every difficulty which, hitherto, has MADE
kerosene lanterns so ,disagreeable unrehaole,
wastetul, and dangerous. From its peculiar con-
structl0n 1t is called the " Tubular Lantern. 1t IS
one OF the most remarkable inventions OF our day,
and Is attracting great attention, not only in our
own country, but also abroad; especially in Great
Britain, France and Germany. The principle on
Wnlcn IL operates is new and singular, ana not only
reVolutlonlzes the manufacture of lanterns, but
promises; RADICAL change in lamps, stoves and fur
naces. The inventor so handles the hot air as it
rises from the flame that, without chimney, ma
chinery, or any complication whatever, it drives
double column of fresh air to the burner, and the
effect is magical. All smell and smoke are pre-
vented the flame is made white and powerful, and
double the light Is obtained from the same .quant-
ty OF OIL the currents of cool air which forced
over the oil cup, and up through the burner and
globe, render heating and explosion impossible,
and act in such way that, if the lantern sdropped
or overturned, the flame is at once eXtinguished !;
so, too, by accident the lantern, if left near fire,
and becoming heated, begins to Overburn. it will
cut down and extinguish its own flame This
power Is possessed by no other lamp lantern in
existence, and renders the Tubular Lantern much
safer than those even which burn lard oil or candles
In construction the Tubular is very simple and it is
thoroughly made of the best material. Costing,
but little, II any, more than any other kerosene
lanterns 1T Is for safety, reliability in wind and
| motion, freedom from smoke and power of light
worth many times as much. 1t is economy to throw
aside other lanterns and purchase this one, for il
Will save oil and globes enough to pay for itself ii
| single season, and last for years. We are proud
that this is Western invention, and do not wonder
mat 1t Is being so eagerly sought for. No othe
lantern has ever sold SO rapidly, given such un
| qualified satisfaction chicago Tribune.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-11-05
A.. j..

The Senatorial contest in tennessee
ends in the defeat of Andrew Johhson'
and the election of Cooper, who seems 70
be known for little else than that ne Is ene
brother of Andrew Johnson's former Fri
waite Secretary, and capable member OF
the Tennessee Legislature. lie is spoken
If however. as a mild or conservative Re-
nnblican, who stood by the Union cause
throughout the war, and is now firm
supporter Of Grants administration. We
have as vet no analysis of the vote as cast,
hut we presume the fifty-one votes for
Johnson included the Etheridge or ultra
Democratic vote, and all the persistent
Opponents of Grants administration, while
the fifty-five votes cast for Cooper repre-
sent the administration strength in the
Legislature. There have been ingenious
theories that Andrew johnson is not hui
man and limited quantity, which can be
disposed Of by the ordinary processes Tor
putting the bodies and souls of men out OF
the way, but that he is an indestructible
essence, like musk, that will continue, with
out apparent waste on its own part, TO
diffuse it's odor for centuries, through
illimitable space Many will continue to
entertain the fear therefore, that Andrew
johnson will again turn up as a candidate
for office, and still again, as far ahead in
the dim perspective of the future as the
imagination can reach; that he will re-
trograde from President down to Alder
man, and again ascend from Alderman to
the Presidency, and still keep swinging
around the circle and down the middle
and up again for countless ages to come.
This unpleasant apprehension is strength
ened from the well-known fate of the
Wandering Jew who has been providing
around promiscuously between Patagonia
and Siberia for the past 800 years, enjoy
ing as complete a monopoly of the inability
to die as those whom the angles love are
said to possess in the privilege of dying
young While we would not rashly pre-
dict that Andy will ever die or stop run
ming for office, yet the believer will find
ground for encouragement and hope in
the very general and comprehensive
promise that it is appointed to all men
once to die, and after death the Judgment
-Cticdy0 Tribune.