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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04
TIM rryyESSEE CONSERVATIVES.

We print herewith a letter to the Editor of
this journal from several representative men
of the Tennessee Conservatives, including ex-
Gov. Neil s. Brown and ex-senator Henry B.
Foote. The other signers, though not so
widely known, are equally respected and influ-
entail at home. We ask for it the thoughtful
regard of all who heartily unite in Gen.
Grants aspiration" Let us have Peace"
The novel feature in this letter is its full
concurrence in the position we proclaimed
long ago, that Universal Amnesty and Impair
tial Suffrage are each desirable and necessary
of itself, and not merely as counterpolse to
the other. When we declared, in November,
1866, that we favored Universal Amnesty at all
events, we did not mean, and did not imagine
that we could be supposed to mean, that we
would in any case abandon our advocacy OF I'M
partial Suffrage. We meant only that, II there
had never been a slave nor a negro in the land,
we should have stood for Universal Amnesty as
wise and benefcent-that we did not propose
dicker, nor support Universal Amnesty merely
because we desired Impartial Suffrage, but
because we deemed it wise and right.
The only practical question is that OF time
No man who even pretends to craftsmanship
can doubt that acknowledgements is uestlheu 10
be universal 1t is virtually settled already
that the Blacks are to vote, in spite of their
color. Who believes that large class OF
Whites are to be left under the ban for ever
Those DISTINGUISHED for participation in the Re-
bellion are inevitably superior in intelligence,
in political experience, and even in general
ability, to their enfranchised neighbors. Can
the pyramid stand on its apex for everf DO
we not need whatever capacity we have
Have we not a right to its freest use ! And
how can it he said that A. or b. is the choice
of his district for Congress or of his State Tor
Governor, if a large portion of the people can
neither vote nor be voted for And Qn shorD
since every one who knows any thing must
know that the removal of the existing disa-
bilities is a question of time only, why not
settle it at once, and give peace to the country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

Secretary Schofeld, who has often shown
himself capable of thinking outside the West
Point tactics, and beyond the red-tape of the
Army Regulations, startled the House Military
Committee yesterday by suggesting plausibl lie
reasons for his belief that the Army and Navy
Departments might judiciOusly be consolidated
under one head. Many things can certainly
be said that seem to bear on the side OF
consolidation. 1t is undoubtedly true that
where land and naval forces are employed
together the absolute command of both should
be vested either in the naval or the army CON-
mander. We need go no further than the
siege of Charleston, or the expedition against
Wilmington, to make that point clear. So too
it is true that the national defense will
receive the most evenly balanced care when
the two services have a common head and
that in time of war the fighting power should
be subject to the control of a single will. The
Constitution meant, however, that this will
should reside in the Executive head of the
Government The Secretarys argument seems
to rest, largely at least, upon the theory that
this head is to be always unfit for his place.
Yet we know that he shares our hope for
better things.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

The Anglican Bishops of Ireland have for
some time been DESTROYS to hold ConvOca-
ton, like those of Canterbury and York i'll
England, which, after having long been i'll
desuetude, were revived about ten years ago,
and have ever since held regular sessions.
Last year the Bishops inquired of the English
Government whether it would be lawful for
them to meet in Convocation, and the law
officers replied that it would not be- They
have now formally petitiOned for the right of
Convocation but their petition has, of course,
been rejected-for formal recognition of an
Irish ConvOcation would involve a recognition
of the Anglican Church of Ireland as State
Church on the part of a Ministry which has
been charged by the people of the United
Kingdom with the special mission of carrying
through the disestabiShment of the Irish
Church. AS soon as the separation of this
Church from the State shall have become an
accomplished fact, its bishops clergymen, and
laymen are at liberty to meet when and where
thpv plpaSa-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

mage. It is in tho method Of measur-
ing the tunnage that the present
dispute arises The capacity of vessel IS de-
termined by taking the product of her length,
breadth. and depth, and dividing by %; but the
British custom is to assume the depth to be
Just half the breadth, while in this country we
compute by actual measurement. Now the
great difference between English and American
yachts is this that the former are proportion
ately very deep and narrow, while our own
are broad in the beam and shallow, or DISH
bottomed" The British system of measure
ment gives the Cambria, therefore, manifest
advantage, and puts her tonnage at only 1873,
and that of the Dauntless at 2S2, while by ac-
tual measurement on the American plan the
Cambria is of 222 tuns, and the Dauntless of
246. 1t seems clear enough that this is the
measurement which ought to be followed if we
are to have fair test Of the merits Of the
two models.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

The condition and the prospects of tho En-
gish railway system are the subject of a re-
markable article which appears in THE TRIB-
UNE to-day England is the pleasantest coun-
try in the world for railway travellers provided
they do not object to paying high fares; and
it is the most unpleasant country in the world
for railway shareholders. The present condi-
ton of the English railway system may be de-
scribed as one of almost absolute financial col
lapse. 1t is nothing to say that hardly any
companies are paying. The fact is that most
of the companies are in downright bankruptcy.
The history of their origin, construction, and
management-especaly if they belong to the
class of railways known only too well in En-
gland as contractors lineso-is miserable
story Of extravagant speculation, gambling,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

Is Secretary McCulloch entirely satisfied with
the aspect of the smuggling case, the compro-
mise of which is reported in our local columns
We make no appeal to the Collector, because
he has not seemed amenable to such considera-
tions; but Mr.. McCullOch is about to leave
Office, and may very naturally desire to leave
no dsreputable records behind him. Does he
think the story of this case one that is likely
to shed luster upon his administration, when
its history comes to be impartially written; or
TO make his fellow bankers in Indiana, when
he returns to them. think more highly of the
integrity which he enforced in the management
of the business under his care
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

The proposed ocean race between the British
yacht Cambria and tho American yacht Daunt-
less is likely to fail, through an unwilingness
of the English challenger to accept what seems
to us perfectly fair rule for fixing the usual
allowance of time between vessels of different
tunnage. Mr.. Charles III. Haswell, civil and
marine engineer, has addressed a letter to the
Commodore of the New-York Yacht Club, Civ
ing very clear explanation of the points in
dispute. AS general rule, the larger the
vessel the greater is its steadiness, the more
canvass it can carry, and the finer can be its
water lines; hence, it is the practice in races
for the larger yachts to give an allowance of
time to the smaller ones, and this allowance is
generally governed by the difference in tun-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

The recent report of the Corporation Counsel
for tho year 1868 brings us face to face once
more with that old. old swindle, Judgments
against the City," Our readers. we dare say
know pretty well how these jobs are managed
The Common Council bargains with It's friends
for the performance of work unauthorized by
law. There is no provision in the tax levy
under which it can DO paid for, so suit is
brought against the Corporation. and there is
no difficulty in getting judgment, especially if
the Corporation Counsel chances to be n mem
Der of the Ring. The most celebrated item in
this annual swindle is that for advertising.
Here is The Transcript, for instance, paper
owned by the Ring, which has no subscribers,
and no reason for living; this little fraud re-
covers 100000 for printing Corporation notices.
Does anybody suppose those notices were
advertised" by being inserted in The Trans
criptP The judgments altogether foot up about
S5OO000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

The Legislature of Illinois has passed bill.
which now awaits the signature of Gov.
Palmer, restricting all railroads in the State
to charge of three cents per mile for pas
sengers. No provision is made relative to
freights, though the feeling of the people
throughout the State calls for an act limiting
freights as strongly as for one regulating fares.
The collection Of higher rate of fare is de-
clared misdemeanor and subjects tie en-
ploy6 collecting it to q fine not exceeding
$1,000, and imprisonment not exceeding one
year, while the company is required to repay
four times the excess of fare, beside costs and
counsel fees. Roads not yet constructed will
not be affected by the law, until they have
been running ten years. An attempt to pass
a similar bill two years ago was defeated by
showing that the rates of railroad freghts and
fares throughout the State had not risen on
the prices of 1860 more than would be neces-
sarily caused by the decline in our currency
and the rise in the cost of running the roads.
But the demand for restriction Of fares in the
North West is deep-seated. and the law will
do good if the people succeed in enforcing it..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

The free school of telegraphy for women,
established under the auspices of the Western
Union Telegraph Company by the trustees of
the Cooper Union, is to open on the 10Th of
the present month. This is the first attempt,
we believe, to furnish women with systematic
training in pursuit for which experience has
proved that they possess peculiar qualifications.
We anticipate from it the most fortunate
results, and are confident that the Western
Union line will be amply repaid for the share
they have taken in this philanthropc move
ment of the Cooper Union.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

of Algeria and Gen. Mcmahon, the Duke Of
Magenta, who as Governor General won great
reputation in dealing with the natives, has
been ordered there by the Emperor. The French
are making slow but steady progress in AL
geria; the European population, which in 1861
was 1872 600, had in 1866 risen to $4,000, but the
total population in the same period decreased
from 100000 to 1921 900. The nomad tribes
have never become reconciled to the French
rule, and the instruction which has just broken
outs is a new proof that nothing but force of
arms keeps them in subsection to France.
"A later dispatch says that the insurgents
have been defeated and the revolt suppressed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04
The constant service Of The antique world"

This will never do. We must not thus confirm
the adage which declares that republics are
ungrateful. We propose the immediate erection
in Washington of tombs for every President
we have ever had, with a particularly large
and handsome one for Mr.. JohnsOn-a tomb
in which he can stand erect (under ordinary
circumstances and make a speech whenever,
as Mrs. Camp says, he is so dispoged." And
when all these places are ready, let them be
cOnfided to the keeping of the old gentleman
in the basement, with the promise of beauti-
full mausoleum for himself if he should ever
need it
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

The reports which have been received for
several days past about the probable consent
of Greece to the Paris protocol, are contra
dicted this morning by dispatch from Athens.
The Ministry have refused to sign the proto-
col, and have rendered their resignation. No
thing is said yet about the intentions of the
King, but enough is known of the sentiments
OF King, statesmen, and people, to predict that
whatever decision may be arrived at in the
present question, the attitude of Greece toward
Turkey will remain as hostile as ever.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

Mr.. Seer etary Browning has made his debut
with great success in the capacity of an art
critic. He sends letter TO the Senate com
mending Miss Winnie Ream's famous statue of
Lincoln as a faithful likeness of the late Presi-
dent and asking an immediate appropriation
to pay the first installment of the stipulated
price Mr.. Brownings opinion of the statue is
valuable, though, unfortunately, other good
critics do not share IN it, We suppose how
ever. that we are bound to pay for the thing,
good or bad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

80 the Joint resolution was laid on the table.
Mr.. L0ughrldge moved to reconsider the vote Just
taken. and also moved that the motion TO reconsider be
laid on the table.
The latter motion was agreed TO.
"A perpetual clamor is raised against ex
travagance in the National Expenditures by
tho Democratic journals as by their speakers
in the late canvass; but wherever there is a
chance to vote away Public Money, we find
most of their Members of Congress improving
it, IA in this instance.
People of the United States note the votes
of your representatives above!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

We have from Washington to-day the pleas
ant details of the new plan to which the Pa
cifc Railroad people have lowered their de-
mauds We object to it-frst, that we have no
more credit to spare, while we are neglecting the
payment of our just debts, to be lent to the
construction of these or any other roads; and,
second, that (even if we had) the whole Pacific
Railroad business has come to have an unpleas-
ant odOr about it and requires thorough exam
ination before it gets any more money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

The patriots who cOngregate in immense
numbers at the Federal Metropolis have con-
cluded that we ought to have an honest man
for Collector of Customs at this port. That
looks reasonable. They further conclude that
the only way to get one is to import him from
that virtuOus city. We do MT see it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

We trust the Senate will speedily concur in
the action of the House in passing the bill to
authorize the construction of the East River
Bridge, so that no legal obstruction may delay
the fufllment of the general desire of the two
cities most interested for the early completion
of this magnificent enterprise. A bridge 1873
feet from the water cannot DO objected TO as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04
GEN. GRANTS INTENDED VISIT

The rumors in circulation yesterday evening
that Gen Grant had arrived in the city. and was 'n'
guest OF Hamilton Fish, esq, In East seventeenthst'
we're unfounded. Gen. Grant did not intend TO iea'
Washington until to-day, and as no usually travels ~
night to save tme 1t possible no may no; arrive pe
fore tomorrow morning Mr. Fish will be advised TO-DAY
OF Gen. Grants intentions. Mrs Grant will accompah'
her husband and It lie probable that Gen. Dent Of 8ran''
staff will DO Of the party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04
THE TREADwELL ELECTION FRAUD CASE

Col. Treadwell, who is charged with USING
fraudulent naturalization papers the interest OF 1hs
Democrats OF Hudson County, was before the oh''.S
States Court nc Trenton. Tuesday, when James I'm,
Hough Of HOboKen and Others were examined. ,ba,
nature OF their testimony has not TRANSFERRED except
IL was similar 10 that given before Commissioner ~
at Jersey CITY but as Mr. Hough was not before M
Commissioner his testimony only be conecuieu IN
stated however in conversation some tilne -
Jersey civ that Treadwell told him. showing nm 81
papers that they were 10 he used IN tue inleress
uAlscy Treadwell was Iemanded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

We take pleasure in giving the benefit Of our
enormous circulation to the following character
istic advertisement:
IL THE PARTY WHO TOOK A FANCY TO NY OvERcoAf
was influenced by the inclemency OF the weather all
right but II by commercial considerations, ready 70
negotiate for Its return.
JOHN BRoUGHAm, No s25 West Fourteenthst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

BEcoSp PAaE-Hsvy PosageA Voice from TebnesseeJury
Duy-Ths BuicberCart ThieE-Centrsl Psrk-Fre in
Eighth 1e-Tbe Cresn Relief Fund-Csuion to the Pnbhe
Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty TO AupalaThs ArOh
Bal MaSque
THIRD PAGE-Genersl EoesThe Courta-Tbe Money Market
The MsketA-Shippug Intelligence.
SIKH PAGE-Literary ItemA-Real Estate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04
Uuo APE nor ECONOMY

The following is the vote of the House on
Mr.. Mullins's motion to lay on the table Mr..
Kerr's joint resolve to pay the clerks, messen-
gers, watchmen, laborers, " or other persons now
employed mt Washington, ID. Co." by the Gov
ment ten per cont. extra compensation:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

The Legislature at Albany has touched upon
q question that, if closely followed up, may
reward the investigation with some refreshing
developments. 1t proposes to call upon the
gas companies of this city for an account of
their operations and earnings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

The Senate yesterday took up the Constitu-
tonal Amendment concerning Suffrage, but
only after struggle with Mr.. Sherman, who
seems to have very mistaken idea of the
merits of his Currency bill, and too late to ac-
cOmplish anything.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04
THE pA1I- SEASON

The following Balls will take place tonight !,
Be'hoyen MaDerchor MasqusradeGeTnan1 Rooms A@h t
men Sor Assocaton-lrvng Hail Adepm Lodge 70 r. and A.
Lyric Hail Sause's Bal Masqu6-Masonlc Hall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

hence has been able to gradually free her serfs
without the loss of single life, though forty
years ago serfdom was three times more impor-
tant to her industry than Slavery to ours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

The Republicans of Connecticut held their
State Convention at Ncwllaven yesterday,
and renominated the State ticket of last year,
as follows:
For GorsrnOr. ....... Marshall JRwRLL
For IT, G0rsrnor. FRANCIS WAYLASD
For Sec. Of STATE. 100. HIRaN APPLKNAS
Treasurer. DAVID r. NICHOLS
For Coniroller.......J. w. MASSSG.
The speech of the presiding officer, and the
platform adopted, have the ring of the true
metal and if we NAV judge from the spirit
and enthusiasm manifested by the Convention,
the Republicans of Connecticut intend to elect
their ticket this time At the last State cleo
ton, after a hot canvass, Connecticut went
Democratic by majority of 1,7Gj; but few
months later Grant and Colfax carried 1t by
3,041, being more than 600 votes above Lincons
majority of 1864. We are not willing to believe
that this splendid gain is now to be lost.
Nothing but an active campaign is needed to
secure the Republican triumph.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04
Nem'Wotk Daily grib11lte.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1869.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE will be ready this
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cents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-04

A formidable instruction against the French
fnle has again broken out among the natives
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12
Couldn't Get Rid of Her.

TIE McConnellsville Herald relates that a
man, designated rs NJ, DESERVING his wife
and FIVE children in Wheeling, last August,
came back to Athens county, where they had
lived several years before, and hired out rs a
farm hand. From there the wife received a
letter in June last, announcing his death, and
stating that lie died so poor that he had to be
buried ty his friends. She therefore set about
preparing for Journey to the grave Of her hus-
band, with view Of marking the spot by a
tombstone. Arriving last Friday week, clothed
in mourning, at the house from which the
news of her husbands death was sent, she ask
ed young lady at the door if that was where
Mr.. NJ died, and was somewhat astonished
and delighted to have answer that he was out
in the wheat field, alive and well. "Why
he's my hushandw said the ovcrjoyed wife.
This seemed to stagger the young lady, and the
wife was as;oundel finally to learn thatthcmar-
rage Of this young lady to her unfaithful hus-
band was to have taken place last Sunday. BE
had written thathe died il INDECENT circumstan
ccs, thinking that his wife would then have no
anxiety concerning his effects, which he thought
would be the only motive to bring her in the
neigbborhood. The marriage was happily
prevented, and the tombstone uuhappily uu-
used
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12
Sale OF Real Estate.

Nessrs. Walton & Craishill, real estate
gents. disposed Of " Sheuton the farm OF
d. J Milton Foreman in this County, near
summit Point. containing 2lS acres at $50
per acrc-ell99O. Purchaser W. A. Sbewal-
CT. Of Mississippi. This we consider a very
fr sale: and we would recommend the above
--m 60 an parties. who desire to sell or buy real
estate. in this section Of country, as energetic,
business men.
rh, above paragraph VIC take from the
4. a. tle compliment 20 Messrs. WALTON &
C-uGullL. E, bestowed upon a very mcntori-
on. 6rm. Land buyers or those who would
dispose Of property will find it desirable to
consult with them.
The Is,rr land, recently advertised in this
paper. co~'e'rirs abovt.2l7 acres, was sold a
Few days ago at private Sale 10y \. $. White,
Attorney for tie heirs at SCI per acre-GEo.
Fl TURNER. purchaser.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-12
The " Florence House " at Berkeley
Springs,


We have been shown a letter from a visit'
at the above named house TO the Mid'etowr
Delaware. Transcrpt, of date August 3ri-
ltSvS:
"THs delightful retreat still continues Die
visited by people Gocki7s hero from tie cities
and towns seeking health and ~e-r,1H.u This
House is now l'i and the MAJOR talks about
entertaining q few more on the roof and IN the
cellar ~ their quarters would be agreeable
Wehlve bad some distinguished EUpStS-amouc
them Mai W. j. HAWKS IT Char'es'own. W.
Va. who was with St1rcwan Jackson during
an his campaigning and his most intimate
friend. is stopping the Florence House. The
Major is suffering with the rheumatism caused
bv lc'uc exposed during tie war but Is I'M
proving rapidly under the treatment received
here ar3 bathing in thew1,ers.
Major Green sHll continues 70 supply his
table w,'ua.It. 'uxurieS 1T the season. Ven
'son is now plentiful the Game Laws Of IVES,
Virginia prohibit the shooting 0f deer (which
are very plentiful in the mountains around
Berkeley until after the 18th Of July. One
Of our Delaware gentlemen from Odessa seems
90 be very fond of veuiso1 and eats his FIVE
pounds daily, and hands Dis plate mn for more
The (. uui>sarv If the late Coufe1eracv saws
he would not ike % furnish bin r7tiors."