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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-28
COLD.

Voltarc somewhere tells story OF simple
peasant who was astOunded one morning by
successive announcements of the DEATH first Of
the priest next of the project or local magis-
trate then of the bishop; again of the king ;
and at last of the pope himselfl The ignorant
rustic naturally presumed that some great con-
vulsion of nature must fOllow-that the sun
would refuse to shine, or plants to grow; but
he was agreeably surprised next day when he
saw that waters gurged and birds sang
unsteady, that grass was green and flowers
pleasant TO the vision and the sense of smell,
and lin short that the world rolled on very
much as when all those deceased pOtentates
were living.
We have "GOld Board in our City, and
we recently had "GOld Exchange Bank and
trimmings. For the last month, the Board
has been in collapse and the Bank a dead
duck; yet Gold has rarely been cheaper or
more abundant ut low and remarkably steady
rate. Moreover, the money market has been
more equable, and money at fair rates has
rarely been in better supply or more attainable
by those who have any legitimate claim to
credit.
In our judgment, il the Gold Board would
only be good enough to adjourn without day,
taking whatever may be left of the Gold Ex-
change Bank and of the Gold Clearing House
along with 1T, they would render the public
better service in death than ever they did in
life. Men who wanted Gold would buy it; those
who had more of it than they needed would
sell it, as they do now, and brokers would be
properly and prohtably interposed to bring
buyer and seller into relationship; but there
would be little or no speculation in Gold, and
Millions on MILLIONS would no longer be locked
up in those Gold-Gambling corners" and
contracts whereby an artificial scarcity of
money is too often created. Since the Gold
Exchange has shown signs of returning vital
ity, there are symptoms of an increase OF the
premium on Gold, arguing new speculation,
in full view of the fact thatj $25, 100000 in coin
are to be paid out from the Sub-Treasury next
Monday as interest on the National Debt
Outside Of speculation aud gambling. there u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-28
70 OUE POLITICAL OPPONENTS.

All we ask-all we ever did ask-of you is,
not to cheat Vote but once each, and vote only
when and where you have legal right to do so,
and we can beat you now, as we did beat you
in every Presidential and every Governors
election till last year, when you trebled the
average amount of your swindllng. and thereby
carried the State after n fashion. Your night
to the GOvernOrship and other high places IS
exactly that of the burglar to the bonds and
jewelry which he has blasted and pTied out of
some honest mans safe. If you beat us next
Tuesday, you will do it by foul play and frau
dulent votes and You know this just M well
as we do.
OF course, you will cheat us some-you
would not so stubbornly oppose, misrepresent
and veto every bill intended to stop illegal
voting if you did not mean to cheat us. Solo
mon readily determined which was the mother
of the living child, by ascertaining which pre-
fcrred to surrender it rather than sec 1t
harmed; and any one of decent discernment
can satisfy himself rs to which party cheats,
convince himself that you knOu you win by
cheating-medH to win by Cheating-by simply
watching and noting the action of the rival
parties with regard TO Registration and all
other devices for preventing illegal votes. The
truth is manifest.
Now, Messrs. sleek oily, willy, respectable
Democrats understand that we hold you re-
spOnsble for this gigantic yillainy-this high
treason to popular government. Your less
reputable confederates would not suborn
thieves, burglars, and forgers, to vote ten
times each at an election, If you did not coun-
tenance and abet them in so doing The genius
who knowingly observed that, "ln close
" election, good counting is the main point
joined your party on purpose to make money
by fraud-has been promoted by you because
he was clever at cheating. If you did not
delight to profit by such mems villainies, they
would not be perpetrated.
Messrs. respectable Democrats! your cronies
will cheat us some thousands in the registra-
ton tomorrow and next day-wo expect and
hope 10 Overbcar il. But for all the wrong
thus done us, we shall hold you responsible!
In refusing TO aid us to erect barriers against
such vlainy, you make the crimes of your
tools your own. The public shall hear OF them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-28

at least, give greater dispatch to business, and
will thus prevent that fatal delay by which lit
igants are now mined and justice defeated
The Nisi Prius Courts will not be delayed, un.
der the new system, by appeal cases Anot6or
set of judges in the Circuits will hear the APP
peals on law and fact-sO that no judge will
review the case he had previously acted upon.
Commissioners will clear the Court of Appeals
calendar, which is now thee years back, and
in 1878 we shall have the opportunity 20 test
the question of new method of appointing
Judges. Greater independence will he secured
to the Judges by the longer terms Of Office and
they need not constantly have in view the dan
gers Of another election, nor suffer as Judge
Barrett suffered, because the bebests of pOlt-
ical committee were not permitted to control
his conscience and judicial action. Theso
changes are not radical, it is true; but is it not
made evident by this mere statement, that il
is the interest and duty of every good citizen
TO cast lis vote for the judiciary article of the
New Constitution, which will do so much to
prevent the malpractice of Courts and Judges
and to secure the better administration of jus
tice and law among the people of our City
and State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-28

We urge all Republican County Committees
to print and circulate ballots For the Amend
ed Constitution. The State Committee has de-
clined to do so, apprehending that contrary
course might give the question party aspect
but the People should somehow be enabled to
vote on this most important question.
Should any County Committee fail to act
promptly, we urge private citizens friendly TO
pure legislation to print and circulate ballots
" For the Amended Constitution"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-28

Now will The World be good enough 10 in
form us how much its Especial reporters ID. j.
Kirwan and $. S. Cox telegraphed from Lon
don on the day of the boat-racef We were
not fortunate enough to find anything from
them in the next days paper, but If The World
says they sent dispatches of course we are
bound to believe it, To the best Of our jade
ment the public does nit care penny how
many persons were engaged to report the race;
it only regards the quality Of the report. The
TRIBUNE enjoyed the services of the best three
men in Europe for that purpose, namely, G. W.
Smalley, Charles Reade, and Thomas Hughes.
NJ p, but we never thought of Boosting about it.
If fuller particulars are required we are
prepared to give the names Of the two mem
bers of The Worlds staff who wrote up Its long
fictitious London dispatch in the office in this
city on the night of the race, and also the
name of the person who invented the letter
dated on board the Pereire-at least so much
of it as was not borrowed from THE TRIBUNE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-28

Our Social Science meetings are of extreme
interest; for. they bring to the surface of our
common affairs a great mass of information
very welcome in the work of making prac
teal our study Of the humanities. The papers
read yesterday were all Of highly valuable
character The excellent statistica! plea WAjch
Mr.. Kapp makes for the protection of the emf
grant by Congress is noteworthy. What Mr.
Chas. Francis Adams, jr., has to say 10 respect
to the publication Of elections for President is
chiefly commendatory Of an electoral system
Prof BaeOns paper on Vaccination bears upon
the extravaganza Of some Of its opponents
But perhaps the most able of the papers read
yesterday. and that Of the most iVDediate aud
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-28

general interest, was the discussion by Gen.
James A. Garfield of the American Census.
To-day the deliberations of the Congress will
be brought to close, and the proceedings
promise to thoroughly sustain their interest.
In the afternoon Mr. j. ID. Potts, President OF
the Empire Transportation Company, discusses,
in an elaborate and practical paper,
sthe question of cheapening freights,
and Mr.. Sheppard Romans treats,
in its various relations, the subject OF
Life Insurance. At the final meeting in the
evening, Mr.. David Dudley Field will read a
careful essay on International Codes and
the Hon. Geo. C. Barrett, late Judge of the
Court of Common Pleas, will explain his views
on the Administration of Criminal Justice in
" New York;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-28

An idea of the profit to be made by running
the Tammany machine may be formed 10y
contemplating the real estate purchases made
by "Big Injin" VIM. NJ. Tweed. On the l4th
day of this month, the would-be scalper of
Belmont has received the title, from Daniel
Butterfeld to twentythree acres of land
on the Kingsbridge Road, at Fort Washington,
paying therefor the paltry sum Of S27j'OOO!
This makes round million that he has Land
out in real estate within the last two years.
In this late purchase, we think we detect a de-
sire on the part of Tammany's great leader to
desert the boys" and the Democratic Locality
of Greenwich, where, under his fostering
eye grew and fourished the "Americus Clnb,"
to take up his future home in tn midst of the
aristocrats and milliOnaires d Washington
Heights. The citizens of NewYork may
draw one consolation from these heavy real
estate purchases. In time, they will make
Mr.. Tweed groan under his taxes aud when
that time shall have arrived, who knows but
he may be induced to join the retormerSf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-28

Dollars. In due time, Isaiah Blood sofa ooo
shares of his stock aforesaid for S75,OOo In
cash, retaining $50 shares, which he sui owns,
and on which he has been receiving eight
per cent dividends ever since the ROAD
was built and running. Money was borrowed
on bonds issued to pay the cost OF conStruc-
ton; so that Isaiah BIoodS net proht on this
operation must have exceeded One hundred
thousand Dollars-money that, we 1uiiy con-
cur with Gov, Morgan, rightfuly belonged to
our City, but was intercepted on lts way 70
her treasury by venal conspiracy whereot
Isaiah Blood was art and part, ana OIL whose
proceeds this was his share. We do not know
that he had no interest in one or more Oh the
remaining roads so chartered by his vote; but
we presume this was his full allotment Oh the
plunder.l
Isaiah Blood is again a candidate for Sena-
tor; and, in full view of the above facts widely
published aud not even contradlcteu' Inc
World commends him as follows:
"He made his first appearance in public life as super
visor OF his town 1852 aud subsequently chosen
81 s wf to me ne material advantage OF
his district In 1852 he chosen Senator NY hand
some minority. During his term he was proinent hnu
influential member OF the Committees on mdnulactures
Militia Salt and Grievances lie Is accurate ana In
dustrious business and transformations; man OF
comprehensive views safe ana prndGg H'
If detected. fagitious jObbers are to DO
thus eulogizcd and commended to support, now
can we expect to drive corruption from the
CapitolP Is not The Worlds laudatiOn an in
element to jobbery and a premium on crime !
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-28

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It complete exposition Of the Science, in three large
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V. CAREY's LETTERS on COMMISSIONER WELLs's Re-
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his deductions. Price 10 cents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-28

The excellent Mr.. Boucicault IL the most
courtly of mOrtals. Having received an inti-
nation that the Prince and Princess of Wales
were coming to the Adelph to see Mr. Boucl"
caut's latest cOncoctiOn, called Lost at Sea-
the author felt it to be his duty to warn the
Prince that the drama" contained one scene
of such thrilling but painful interest that it
might in her present state of health, throw
Her Royal Highness into strong conyulsionsi
The Prince answered that his wife had made
up her mind to see the play and felt that
she could observe its most terrible pass
ages without fatal results. But Mr. Bouci-
cault should remember that there are other
young wives in England to whom, If he goes
on in such n dreadfully dreadful and tbnllnsly
thrilling way, his terrOrs may prove mortal
Mr.. Boucicault should take n lesson oil MI
Bottom. and, for the sake of tie LADIES' nii'l-
cate his stago-supper of horrors as much ~
possible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-28

II pleases us to state that Sheriff Waters OF
BOND Co. H., is a hangman of great foresight
and discretion. Having to operate upon muir
derer who was turned off last Friday. he dis
trusted all the cordage in his vicinity, and
took journey to st. Louis. Here he had an
interview with Marshal McFall appropriate
nameD and obtained from him the loan OF that
precious halter wherewith Pete Cbrismsn was
hung-an approved. tested, ana right-wor;hy
string. We refer to this official preeaution
only to praise it. Sheriff Waters has finished
his murderer ere this, and we venture TO assert
that he did not botch the job as some OF our
executioners do. but that the victim was worked
ot, with ease and dispatch. We do this with
the greater melancholy pleasure because at
one time, bungling executions seemed TO 10
the rule.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-28

Napoleon goes to the theater, and smiles at
the crisis-which is so much better than to shoot
at it! His Majesty knows the trick of State
whereby revolutions are snubbed or stared out
of cOuntenance. Planting cannon, though, and
firing away in the face of France, Is of all
snubbing the most imperial, but in the long
run the most perilOus. Happy Emperor, who
can go to the theater when Paris is sick of
rl,nr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-28

The people of Virginia are putting forth
snrited exertions in behalf of their State Ag-
rcultural Fair which opens at Richmond next
Tuesday. In spite of the fearful dronth hy
which their State was devastated last Summer.
thew hope TO make creditable display, and tn
assemble tie best portion OF their people to
witness It. 1t will continue through four days;
and we trust goodIy number of the leading
farmers of other StatCs wilt nut in ~ appeay-
I......I. Ell. q. = CT.
anco before its close
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-28

The Republicans of Kings County held n
a stirring Ratification meeting last night, which
gave abundant promise of thorough work at
the polls next Tuesday. The speeches were
warmly received, and the general enthusiasm
is the best pledge that Kings County Repub-
licans are preparing for their whole duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-28

not a conceivable reason why the premium on
Gold should rule so high as 80, much less for its
advancing beyond that figure. If the gentle
men of the Gold Exchange would only devote
their energies to some field of productive labor
and let Gold severely alone. we have no douO'
that the premium would steadily decline.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-28

Elsewhere we print carefully prepared list
of the nominations in the various States which
are to hold elections next Tuesday, and later
in November, together with many other inter
esting facts connected with those elections.
1t is seldom that so much valuable political
information is published in single number of
any iOurnal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-28

The noisy crowds about Union-square last
night, gathered to watch the fireworks; the
assemblage that listened to Franz Sigel in
Cooper Institute, meant business. Wait till
next Tuesday, and see if the Germans who
last night cheered to the echo the words of
their favorite leader do not give a good ac-
count of themselves.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-28

Roger H. Lyon, the Republican candidate
for Assembly in the XVlIIth District is
young lawyer of high character and talents,
who ought to be elected
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The New York herald., 1869-03-23
BROOKLYN MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
Board Of Aldermen.

Board oil Ab0ernDeus
The Board OF Aldermen met yesterday afternoon,
Alderman Bergen In the chair.
A communication was received from the Mayor
enclosing communication from A. +. Campbell
secretary of the wallabout Commissioners, in rela-
ton the payment Of the awards for land taken for
the extension Of Washington avenue. The Mayor
deems the subject Of sufcent Importance request
the Board to take such action in the matter as win
enable the Commissioners to complete the improve
ment at the earliest moment possible
The secretary OF the commissioners states In his
communication that the work is SO far progressed
that in the opinion OF the commissioners the same
can and should be completed early tins summer, so
as soon possible. With this view 1t Is OF absolute
importance that the city have the strip OF land taken
from Taylor street TO Kent avenue for the compile
ton OF the new portion OF Washington avenue az
extended. The land can only be obtained by the
city either paying the award or allowing interest for
the amount 50 taken until collected. As the
commissioners have no authority to expend
funds for this purpose they ask the Board OF Alder
men to take such action as Will renquish the use Of
the land to the city. thus insring the early compile
tion OF the work. The subject was referred " the
Law Committee to report.
The Committee on Public Lands and Buildings re-
ported IN favor OF putting an additional story on
the Porty fourth precinct station house. Adopted.
Alderman McGroaty submitted q resolution request
ing the members OF the Legislature to suspend all fur
ther action In regard TO the bills empowering the
Prospect Park Commissioners to make further I'm
provements, or sell that portion OF the land lying
Alderman whitney moved to amend the resolution
by adding thahe Board OF Aldermen protest against
the perpetuation OF the plans now LAID Out by the
commissioners.
Alderman whitney, chairman OF the Park nvestl-
eating committee, opposed the resolution. on the
ground that IL was impossible for the committee to
tell at present whether the commissioners were In
fault or not
Aldermen whiting Fisher and McGroarty spoke In
favor OF the resolution, and IL was finally adopted.
The Board then adjourned.
The New York herald., 1869-03-23
FIRE IN BROADWAY.

shortly after seven O'Clock last night nre was dis
covered on the third noor OF the three story brick
building No. eae Broadway. occupied by John 0'NeiIl
as photograph gallery. This gentleman also occ a.
pied the second moor OF this building and the third
floors Of Nos. e5i and e53. HIS stock, Of quite a
valuable nature was almost totally destroyed,
his damage being about a, 500. Insured for
$500 Ia the Tradesmen's Insurance Company,
and the same amount In another company,
name not ascertalned The first floor, occupied
by Messrs. Harris Brothers, kid gloves, was dam
aged by water about 81, 5O0 insured IN various COM
panes for $500. The vast volume OF water thrown
upon the adjoining building, No. e51, damaged the
occupants to considerable extent, Messrs. Bradley
Bro, florists, first oor, sustaining loss OF Al ,000 IN.
sured for $4,000 In companies not known. the second
noor OF this building was occupied by J. :. Morrill,.
dentist, and - damaged about $500; insured. The
balance OF this noor was occupied by Louis Dunkei,
architect, whose 10 viii be about si00 insured for
1900 The property II owned by Amos Y. Emo and
Is damaged about s s0o insurance not asccriained,
The New York herald., 1869-03-23

States and out OF the jurisdiction OF any particular
State IN and on board OF certain American vessei;
being ship called the James FosteE Jr then anu as
states, whose names are TO dep0nent unknown one
John Doe, whose true name Is to depOnent unknown
OF his malice aforetbought strike, heat and kick one
John Stokes upon the head. breast and back ana
other parts OF the body OF the said Stokes, irom
died on the high on board Of SAID ship. on or
about the 4th day Of March, 1861 Deponent further
says that said John Doe did wilfully, felo-
niOusy and of his malice aforethought Kill
and murder sah John Stokes by beating, striking
and kicking him aforesaid. And depOnent FUR
ther says that one Armstrong feloni0usly wilfnlly
and Of his malice af0rethought was present aiding
and aDetting the said John Doe TO do and commit
said murder; that at the time OF said murder said
John Doe was a carpenter on board OF said ship;
that said Armstrong the first mate OF said ship,
and deponent a cook employed on board OF the
same. his
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