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New-York tribune., 1870-05-23
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MONDAY, MAY 90, 1870.

The result Of the Pebiscitum was announced to the
French Emperor before the Legislative bodies and he
delivered an address in reply. - Espartero has
accepted the crown OF Spain. - The infalnblity
debate will be continued in the Gcumenical Council
until the 2gth Of june - Gen. Rodas announces
several successes by the Spanish troops == The
Lower House Holland has passed bill aboishing the
death penalty. 80 Portugal continued tranquil, and
Gen. Saldsnha is forming new cabinet. 80 The
capital Of Venezuela has been captured 500 men being
killed. A new Government is forming
The Senate, Saturday morning. after continuing in
session all night passed the XVIII Amendment bill by
strict party vote and adjourned TO Monday. - In the
House Saturday. contested election case from Louis
lana was considered, but without decisive action.
agent of the Red River insurgents is in Chicago
consulting with the Fenian leaders. - An explosion
a benzne In CharestOwn Mass caused $4,000 damage.
- The Central and Union Pacific Railroad Companies
20 to be consolidated. - schoOlbOy at Dover, N.
t. was killed on Friday while playing baseball -
The Kansas Pacific Railroad employees refuse to work
until arms are furnished them. - Washington
pawnbroker has been robbed of $4,000 worth Of goods.
The Prospect Park tournament Saturday attracted
fair number of ght-seers a large number Of people
visited the Central Park the opening day of the
The steamer Providence from Fall River to this
city, and passed Bishop Rock but received
only slight damage. - banquet was given last
night to certain Catholic priests in favor Of State aid to
sectarian schools. Cold l143, 114J, 114a Thermom
.ter-Saturday, c. 50, &C; Sunday, 81, 20, e.
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

If all these fine promises had not been re-
peatedly made before, and as often broken,
Napoleon's programme, as yesterday announced
in his speech to the delegation from the Corps
Legislatif, announcing the terms of Frances
last capitulation, would be highly welcome and
encouraging. The laws are to be executed
without partiality or Enthusiastically not
feebly. All the rights and interests of subjects
are to be prOtected-as they have been in the
past. The aspersions of partisan passion are
to be softened-doubtlessly crushing the Oppo-
sition party. Social interests are to be preserved
from the contagion of false doctrines = by
allowing only the doctrines of the Empire to
be taught. instruction is to be diffused, and
Administrative measures are to be simpl-
fed. The agricultural interests are to be
aided and public works developed - each
promising a nice plum for the work
men and farmers who voted "aye."
Taxation is to be redistributed-taken off the
rural classes who voted for the Empire, and
added to the burdens of those who sided with
the banished bankeri Such is the brilliant
programme which pleases the fancy of France
for the time. And there is still one more gra-
cious promise. The Empire, now strong, is to
show its strength by its moderation. The
same dispatch which contains the programme
illustrates this moderation in recording the
sentences of the publishers of four newspapers.
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23
A GOLDEN WEDDING.

The final and complete union OF the Old ana
New Schools of the Presbyterian Churcn' WHICH
was cOnsummated this week in Phlladeiphia, IL
one of the most significant facts in the history
of the time. With the doctrines or dliier-
ences of these brother Churches 80 long at
enmity. we have nothing to do. They affected
the outside world only so far as to give the
impression that the quarrel was an lrreconcile-
able one. Family disputes are proverDiliy
bitter. and in this case the contestants brought
to the dissensiOn an exceptional degree Oh
mental acumen, power in argument, and obsti-
nate tenacity of opinion. The Scotch Covenant
or and his descendant, or religious ally, more
than any other sectarian believers, perhaps,
cling to their doctrinal religion, and are able
to defend it with hard-headed logical ability.
From their cradle they are able to give
reason for the faith that is in them. That
within this Presbyterian family there should
have been two fusions during the last ten
years of antagonistic parties is stronger sign
of the effect which the liberal spirit of the
time has had upon bigoted sectarian teachings
than any other. Christianity" said st. Simon'
SIS, in essence, the one truth that God is love,
"passing through the ages vivifying all, yet
"taking color from each"
That reverence for humanity and brotherly
love, which was the true wine that the great
Master meant for us all to drink in memory
of Him, never was so potent in the world as
now, 1t has set free ten million of slaves In
the last five years; it is rapidly destroying
the barriers now between Protestant sects-
and the one victory is hardly greater than the
other. Such spectacles as that which the
Presbyterian Church now offers will do more
to convert the secular world to belief in the
purity and truth of its Christian professions
than million cOlpOrteurs, or argumentatiye
tracts thick as leaves in VallambrOsa.
The Assembly comprises body of men OF
high mental and social power. They came up
to this wedding as the types and expOnents OF
one of the most thoughtful and intelligent
classes in the country. Every State from
Maine to California, England, Scotland and
India are representative Presbyterian Church
of the world, in short finds voice here; and
the utterance so far has been one of singular
purity, devOtedness, and frank, trustful broth
erhood. Such utterances in the world are rare
so rare as to be unexpected. Even secular
| paper finds reason for pleasure as well as
surprise for this healthful sign of the times
and that this powerful Church, in this action
at least, has proved herself faithful witness
| for her Master.
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

The unsOlved and apparently insOluble prob
lem known as "The Indian Question was
lectured about last week in Chicago by Mr.. A.
L. Riggs, who said that for years he had lived
"where the air was tremulous with the war
"whOop and the bullet of the secret foe"
The opinions of gentleman who has come so
near being scalped are worthy OF attention.
Mr.. Riggs is severe upon 1.-THE sentimental
humanitarians" who have received their no
tons of the poor Indian from Cooper and
Longfellow. He doubts if the Quakers have
the least idea of the proper way to deal with
the red difficulty. He equally denounces the
exterminatOrs of the Sheridan schOo lie
rather startles us by approving Gas OF knowi-
edge) that there are as many Indians to-day
within our boundaries as when Columbus came
on shore; and that the Five Nations OIL
New-YOrk even are as numerous as when
they held the balance of power between
the French and English. The celebrated
simile of the Indian melting "like April snow +"
is, it seems, foundatiOness. Then, these
Indians have no responsible Government OF
their own to make treaties with. Altogether
the lookout seems rather murky. What are
we to do? Mr.. Riggs answers 1. The Indian
must be converted to Christianity. Very good.
2. The Indian "must be thrashed into subjec-
"tion" Not quite so satisfactory. 3. No more
Indian Treaties, which are more injurious to
the tribes than whisky ever was. Very likely.
4. Teach the Indians our own vernacular. That
| we like. The language is fine one.
Whether "the thrashing" above mentioned
| is to be administered while filling the Indian
| with Iindlev Murray Mr. Riggs did not say.
However, he does say that Indians have not
had the full protection of our laws, and should
have it. In this we fully agree with him.
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

We are regaled with long explanations by
telegraph of the personal relations of General
Hancock and the President-Of little interest
to the public, and of less Importance. When
General Hancock went mad with what Mr.
Lincoln has called Presidential fever" he so
far forgot himself as publicly and repeatedly
to offer indignities to his superior officer, Cen
eral Grant, which that officer very sensibly
paid no attention to. The President was under
no obligations to explain his reasons for send
ing General Hancock to Dakota; and in un-
necessarily detailing them, as General Sherman
did in letter to General Hancock, which,
though accurate, does not appear to have been
ordered by the President, and which, pro-
voking reply, revives the scandal the
General of the Army lays himself open to the
charge of being a mischief-maker.
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

Anniversary Week." which began yester-
day in Boston, promises to exhibit something
of its ancient enthusiasm and glory. The list
of meetings of various kinds which are to be
held is very long and miscellaneous. COngre-
gationalists, Unitarians, Universalists, will
gather themselves together to consult concern
ing Sunday schools, Missions, Charities, Tracts,
Temperance, Peace, Home Evangelization, Sea-
men, and also to partake of cold collations in
the vestries of the meeting houses. An i'm
mense number of speeches will be made, good,
bad, and Indifferent, and the jokes which peo-
pie laughed at last year they will duly laugh
at again. AS it always rains vigorously during
the Anniversary Week in Boston, the number of
old umbrellas lost and of new ones purchased
will be incompatible. How fortunate if some
men could only lose their old ideas and find
new ones in the same way!
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

AS an illustration of the state of the divorce
system, take the case of Knight u. Knight, just
heard at Des Moines, Iowa, in which the Judge
refused the wife divorce for cruel and in
human treatment. 1t appeared that Knight,
the husband, had previously agreed to consent
to divorce and to pay Mrs. knight $1,000
an agreement of course of no legal pertinence,
except it went to show that the husband knew
that he had been abusing his wife. Not satis-
fed with this, Mrs. Knight brought her libel;
and now Judge Maxwell decides against her
and refuses decree. Thus, sapiently observes
a telegraphic dispatch, "Mrs. Knight lost all"
So it would appear. But what is to be done
with Mr.. Knight, who first beats his wife, then
offers her an escape from his brutality with
$4,000 in her pocket then defends libel for
the separation which he had himself agreed
to, and so comes off scot-free7 What is
called "law" is really growing more and more
amazing.
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

This confounded and confounding Woman's
Rights Question is ubiquitous, and cannot be
kept out of any assemblage whatever. 1t got
into Convention of Orthodox Clergymen at
Concord N. H., on the 18th inst, and pro-
duced what if the subject were less awfr,, we
should call ga tremendous bobbery." There
was strong language exchanged by the Rev
DR.. Savage and the Rev, Mr.. Blake. The last
gentleman, in sermon, according to DIR.
Savage, had maligned the delegates to a
Woman's Suffrage Convention IL Concord by
affirming that they were indecent o. speech.
$50 they were," responded the Rev. Mr..
Blake. >" They were not" retorted the Rev.
DR.. Savage. "They were," replied the Rev.
Mr.. Blake. Really, this was quite woman's
way of discussing the question. The Rev. Dr.
Savage threatens "tO come out in print'
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

Gov Bullock presents his arguments against
the Bingham amendment to the Georgia bill
and the points of his quarrel with Mr.. Joshua
Hill in long letter, of which the noticeable
passages are given elsewhere. In the quarrel
the public have no interest, and it is rather
Jmpertinent in Mr.. Bullock thus to thrust it
upon public attention. The point of the argu-
ment against the Bingham amendment seems
TO lie in the fact that its adoption will put an
end to the official career of Gov. Bullock and
the other members of the present State
Government. Gov. Bullock asks us to believe
that such personal fate will be the death of
Republicanism in Georgia. Really, we can't.
We have Il little too much faith in the
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23
ENFORCING THE XVTH AMENDMENT

The Senate finally passed its bill to enforce
the XVth Amendment at daylight on Satur-
day. After a stormy night session the vote
revealed that there was nobody opposed to it,
except the eight Democrats, and that the weeks
debate had been totally unnecessary,-a mere
vexation of Senatorial spirit and trifing with
public patience.
The bill, as passed, is considerably altered
from its original form. 1t rather unneces-
sarily states who shall be entitled to vote,
and fixes the penalties of election officers
who refuse or fail to register voter,
and of all persons intimidating or pre-
venting an electOr from voting, or brib-
ing him not to vote, at $500 fine, or i'm
prisonment, for each offense Jurisdiction
OF all such Ohfcnses is vested in the United
States courts only. The President is au-
thorized to employ the army and navy in
enforcing the law. The trial of all persons
charged with holding Office contrary to
the XlVth Amendment is given prece-
dence over all other cases, and the
punishment on conviction is fixed at
$1,000 or imprisonment, or both. There are
other provisions enforcing the rights of cOlored
persons in the Territories, reGnacting the Civil
Rights bill of 1867, furnishing repeating" and
fraudulent registering by fine of $500 or i'm
prisonment, or both, and authorizing candi-
date defeated for Office by reason of the
refusal to receive single legal vote to recover
possession of and hold the Office. The bill is
certainly sweeping enough.
We do not doubt that Mr. Thurman will
find many persons in this city who share his
Indignation over the clauses furnishing "re-
"peating" and illegal registration, which
the Senator characterized as "most startling
" propositions" Mr.. Thurman will further
find that these Objectors share also his politics.
Much as they may object, however, the DEM
ocratic ringleaders of this city have no one to
blame but themselves. Their gross, wanton,
and continued frauds have forced Congress to
seek tins measure of reform. There may be
danger that tho heavy penalties which are
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

There was an effort made in the House on
Saturday to decide the last of the Louisiana
contested election cases, but it remains un-
finished. and the fight is to take place to-day.
The resolution admitting Mr News,ah'' VI
whose loyalty there appears no doubt, while
that of his opponent, Mr.. Ryan, Is only IN
definitely vouched for, was nearly lost, the
timely arrival of Republican reenforcements
from the committee rooms alone saving them
What promised to be a disgraceful scene OF
"filibustering" over the resolution to admit
Mr.. Newsham to his seat was postponed by
motion to adjourn, carried amid much excite
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

The Hunker branch of the Philadelphia
Democracy otherwise known as the " Silk
Stockings y have established new and Gle
CANT Clubhouse in Walnut-st., wherein they
may play whist and billiards, dine and de-
nounce "niggers," set at defiance the Young
Democracy, and generally take their ease
upon "the velvet-cushioned chairs, sofas, and
lounges" wherewith, we are informed, this
Temple of Democracy is furnished. The in
itiation fee for those who can get in at alD
is fixed at $1O but as apart from this, "the
"unwashed would have but little money to
spend in dining and wining, if they did get
within the sacred precincts, we suppose they
will be kept out pretty effectually. Why the
gentlemen establishing this retreat of pleasure
should call themselves Democrats" defes our
comprehension. They should name themselves
The Nice Nobility, and call their Club 1--WE
think) "The Mauloseum."
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

We are panied to observe the retirement of
the veteran James Brooks from The Erening
Express. Mr. Brooks has long been an editor
in New York, has always been personally pop
ular, and will carry with him the good wishes
of many who could never sympathize with his
doctrines, and have not at all times been able
to approve his practices. We have seen no
public announcement of Mr.. Brooks's retirement;
but inasmuch as he has taken occasion to de-
clare with vehemence from his place in the
House his reputation of the Know Nothing
doctrines so notoriOusly advanced by his pa
per, we take it for granted that the separa-
tion must have been effected. The Express
will have long and sore occasion to regret tho
loss of SO accomplished a politician.
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

and it is reported that the present Secretary
of the Navy favors his wishes, and will 40 re-
instate him by simply withdrawing the Depart
ment letter accepting his resignation, and
allowing him to withdraw his letter resigning
his position. Such action seems unjust to
those paymasters who would be thus put
down one number on the list; and at a time
when the desire of people and Congress is to
reduce expenditures, the increase of the pay
masters corps beyond the number allowed by
law is uncaled for and improper.
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23
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New-York tribune., 1870-05-23
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New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

The stories of Spanish outrages on Cubans
and American citizens, which we print else
where from Consul Phillips and Mr.. Nails, will
at once excite Indignation and shame. Against
the massacre of Cubans at Remedies we can
only protest. But the murder Of the American
citizens Wyeth and Speakman, and the insults
to Consul Phillips, demand speedy and positive
tcton on the part of the Government
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

The Commissioners of the new Department Of
Public Parks" have appointed Mr.. J. Wrey Mould as
Archtectin- Chief Mr.. Mould is gentleman Of largo
professional skill and experience, and his promotion
is a graceful compliment to meritorious public
want. Mr. Moulds past labors in connection with tho
Central Park afford the best proof that the appoint
ment was one fit to be made.
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

his repose. More than once since 1sabellas
flight he has refused the offer of the Crown
and we have no reason to doubt that his pres
ent professions of reluctance are sincere. One
who has nearly reached the age Of four score
may reasonably prefer the comfort OF peace
full and retired life to the painful honors OF q
rickettY throne.
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

Portugal has been but little convulsed by
the Ministerial changes already announced.
There is to be dissolution of the Cortez, and
new elections are to be ordered, but, in spite
of Saldanha's irregular method of doing busi-
ness, the country is reported entirely quiet.
The King is as plant in the hands of his old
Marshal as Napoleon has appeared to be of
ate to the will of Minister Olivier
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

The bill to increase the salary of the Minister
TO China was on Saturday killed in the House.
There certainly ought to be in this action as
surance enough, if any were needed, that the
House, which does not think it needful to adj
vance the grade of the China Mission to the
frst-class, has MT the remotest idea of reviving
hat to Rome
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

There are encouraging assurances that the
death penalty is to be abolished in Holland
and in Prussia. similar measure has just
been rejected in Bavaria by a small majority.
The agitation of this question in this country
has temporarily given place to more interest
ing matters, but it is not to die out until its
aim is finally gained.
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

provided may render the bill practically in
operative, particularly in this city, where its
enforcement is demanded more earnestly per-
haps than in any other locality of the country.
But we Judge that it will serve its intended
purpose. The House bill differs materially
from this measure, but there is hope that the
two Houses will ultimately agree on bill
essentially the same as the one adopted by the
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

Is it true that DR.. William A. Hammond,
once Surgeon-General of the United States
Army, was engaged for fee of $500 to give
the testimony which we lately reported from
him in the Mcfarland casef There have been
so many curious things connected with this
testimony that many besides professional
readers have an interest in the answer.
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

George Plunkett, late Paymaster U. S. Navy,
resigned his position as such, by letter, to the
Navy Department, on August 25. 1868, being
at that time No. 81 on the list. Mr.. Plunkett
now desires tO bc reinstated in his old position.
New-York tribune., 1870-05-23
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New-York tribune., 1870-05-23
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New-York tribune., 1870-05-23

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