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The New York herald., 1870-05-09
Irregularisy of tho Mails.

We regret to hear renewed complaints ln
reference to sundry matters connected with
the safe and prompt delivery of our local mails.
In spite of repeated remonstrance it still
seems to require, in hundreds of cases, a
longer time to get New York letter properly
delivered in Brooklyn or Williamsburg, and
yice gerso, than to send it to San Francisco.
This is very absurd and apparently needless
annoyance. What is the negligence that occa-
sions it.? Again we hear of carriers under
taking to decide points with regard to the
delivery of letters that belong to the province
which the toleraton Of any such assumed au-
thority leads must be obvious, and the subject
requires immediate examination by the respon-
sible chief.
We also hear Of employers and others claim
ing the enormous prerogative of opening
letters addressed to their subordinates under
ordinary circumstances. On this head the
criminal statutes are most explicit, and even
in the most extreme cases the utmost caution
has to be exercised with regard to letters, even
by officers of the law duly empowered to serve
the purposes of justice. When we reflect upon
the amount OF misery that careless or laggard
delivery Of the mails or any undue meddling
with them may occasion, we will be sustained
by our own conscience and the universal senti-
ment in demanding that the regulations facili-
tating and protecting the correspondence of the
public shall be most stringently enforced.
The New York herald., 1870-05-09

VITAL STATISTICS OF THIS CITY.-The deaths
in this city last week were 424; the stillborn
45-total bill of mortality, 469. The births for
the week were ZIG. Excess of deaths over
births 1913. The average weekly excess of
mortality for the year over the births we may
set down at 200, and be within the mark. AT
this rate the city, without any accession from
the outside world, would, in the course Of o
single year. be reduced in its population over
10000, and the same ratio Of loss applied to
the population Of the United States would
reduce it in one year to the extent Of over
100000. What lesson for the political ccono-
mist is here! S.
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longer General Grant will be content to remain
in the position Of mere tidewaiter upon Con-
gress, especially when be has reached posi-
ton from which his word may be made tho
law to both houses. We expect bold ana
popular foreign policy from General Grant for
1879.
The New York herald., 1870-05-09

How TO KILL Coop RECORD. p.--Governor
Holman can do it in signing this Arcade
abominatfsa; for his name to that outrageous
job Of fraud and corruption will kill his good
record of vetoes Of railroad jobs from first to
last AN fa H
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CURIOUS STATE OF THINGS. That which we
see around us now in this city in the turmoil
among the 'Young Democracy" against that
very democratic government for the city for
which they have been clamoring for twenty
years,
The New York herald., 1870-05-09
Mrs. LincOln's Pension Lost in the Senate
PaItry Piece of Economy.


A Paltry Piece Of Economy.
The virtual rejection by the United States
Senate of the application made on behalf Of
Mr.. Lincoln's widow for moderate but
pension wounds the nations taste and sense of
justice. It is glaring illustration of the
penny wise and pound foolish policy that is so
often revealed in our public affairs, and
more unfortunate occasion for its display has
not occurred since we became a nation. To
see the bereaved wife of the Chief Magistrate
who welded the. executive power of the
republic at the very darkest period of it's later
history, and saved it from utter destruction by
his sagacity, his rectitude and his unswerving
devotion to every claim Of patriotism, until
struck down by an assassins hand at the very
ACME of his usefulness-to behold this lady
turned coldly away from the doors of the
Capitol, which might to-day be surmounted
by another ensign had it not been for
the genius and fidelity Of her deceased
husband, is pitiful spectacle. We
have carefully read and weighed the
report of the Committee on Pensions, to whom
the bill which the House of Representatives
had the grace to pass was referred; and while
the technicalities of its special pleading may
be all right, we find the tone of the whole docu-
ment feeble, and its generally assumed posi-
ton lame. For instance, to assert, as the
report does, that there is nothing to distinguish
Mrs. Lincolns case from others, is to commit
qualification. The truth is that no for
mer case bore any similarity or comparison to
it. Mr.. Lincoln was suddenly snatched away
in the noblest prime of life from his family,
his friends, his country and the world that es-
teemed him among its great and good men, by
cruel and treacherous means, and in his
death not only the cause of American peace
and union, but humanity and liberty every
where suffered If there was nothing peculiar
in that foul crime and the consequences that
ensued, then were all the pageantries Of mourn
ing in which the entire land indulged, the con-
dolences of foreign nations and the regretful
records Of contemporaneous history mere
waste. But this they were not, as the con-
science of mankind testifies, and the lesson Of
rebuke for political murder, in order to be COM
plets, requires that the family Of the martyred
President should be placed beyond the remotest
reach of pecuniary anxiety by the delibe-
rate act of the national legislature. In no
other way, whether by the local action Of
communities, by private subscription or by
separate States, could the feeling of the Ameri-
can people be so significantly expressed.
To convey, even by insinuation, the idea
that this act of tributary justice to sorrow
ing and now infirm lady, left to contemplate in
loneliness one of the most sudden, overwhelm-' ;
ing and heartrending vicissitudes of fortune
that ever befell mortal being, would serve as
an evil precedent is doubly diluted weakness.
Are we to have more chief magistrates MUIR
dersdp and 40 often that pensioning their
The New York herald., 1870-05-09
CITY Pelitlos-rbe Coming Eleotis..

AT noon to-day the delegates elected at the
Tanmany primaries will meet in convention
at the great Wigwam to nominate candidates
for the offices created by the new Charter,
who are to be elected on Tuesday, the 18th
inst. Three Judges Of the Court of Common
Pleas, three Judges Of the Marine Court,
fifteen Aldermen on general ticket, and one
Assistant Alderman from each Assembly dis
trict are to be elected on that day. Thus, we
are to have an increased and reconstructed
Judiciary and new city legislature There
has not been for many years an election so
important to the city as this. We are start
ing under new regime, and with every oppor-
tunity for the people being fairly represented
at the polls by the names of respectable men
on the tickets. 1t rests entirely with the
nominating conventions whether the voters
shall be 80 represented or not. There appears
certainty now that three tickets will be pre-
sented: that Of Tammany, which may be
safely bet upon as the winning animal, unless
some untoward circumstances should occur;
the threatened coalition ticket, with It's five
heads, which expects to butt Tammany Hall
TO pieces, but won't; and the republican
ticket, which win rally corporal's guard Of
supporters In comparison with the gigantic
democratic armies opposed to it, The coali-
ton which the young democracy have invited
to make war upon the Tammany fort is COM
posed Of the fragments of Mozart the Demo-
cratic Union, Smith Ely, r. B. Roosevelt, the
German Union, and the youthful chiefs, who
have hardly fragment left after the toma-
hawking and scalping at Albany.
This alliance threatens to fight the Tammany
organization with combination ticket; but II
unity is strength, the diversified elements COM
posing this coalition do not promise much in
the way of success. If there be any chances
for it at all they may lie in the fact that the
Tammany leaders, having purified the party by
putting out the rough, discordant and rebellious
members, in the late grand Albany battle, have
not been firm enough to keep them out alto
gether. We notice with some regret in the list
Of delegates to meet to-day large representa-
ton of this class of democrats. The leaders
should have endeavored to exclude these men
from the Convention as Tar as was consistent
with the possibility of success. They may
plead that they have done their best in this di-
rection but it must be confessed that there are
nearly as many black names in the catalogue as
if there never had been a day of publication nor
wholesale sponging out Of rough members.
However, by their fruits we shall know them.
Tammany may, if her leaders act wisely to-
day, even now, give us a list of candidates for
the bench and the Boards of Aldermen tina.
will be acceptable to the taxpayers and prove
triumphant at the ballot box. The fate of the
party depends upon the result Of the coming
election. The game is in their hands. We
shall see whether they will play it skilfully,
both for the good Of the public and the per-
manency of their own power.
The New York herald., 1870-05-09
The Execu.lo. or General GoIooarIn.

The Kxecuti0s OF General G0icOuria.
A brief but terrible telegraphic despatch
from Havana, in yesterdays HERALD, an
nounoed the execution of that brave old Cuban
hero General Goicouria. The words are
ew and there are no details, but there Is no
doubt that he was quickly and in indecent
haste garroted. He was taken into Havana
a prisoner On the night of the 9th, ''verbal'
court martial Immediately assembled and
sentenced him, and at eight o'clock the next
morning he was executed. OF course be had
no trial, or but the mockery Of one, and he
was condemned by drum-head court martial
The unseemly haste with which he was des-
patched was prompted, no doubt, by cruel
revenge in part, for he had been nearly all his
life devoted to the cause Of Cuban
independence But another object the
bloodthirsty Spaniards had in view,
probably, was to prevent any appeal from the
United States to spare his life Though a
Cuban born General Goicouria was, we be-
lieve, q naturalized American citizen. He
had been resident of this country quarter
Of century, had been engaged extensively
in business and was well known to the bust
ness community Of this city and of New Or
leans. Probably an effort would have been
made to save his life /; but the Spaniards were
resolved to prevent this and to have his
blood. Goicouria was truly martyr to
Cuban freedom, for he faced many dangers
and carried bis life in his hand, as it were, for
that object. Whatever may be thought Of his
prudence there is no one that will not admire
his patriotism and heroism. We do not
know what the American government will
think or do, if it can do anything,
in this case Of barbarity; but we do know that
the American people will denounce it as a
disgrace to this age. No other people calling
themselves civilized but the Spaniards would
be guilty Of such brutality and inhumanity. No
rebel lost his life in our civil war except on the
battle field. We executed none for rebellion.
All the civilized governments of the world are
coming to the same humane practice except
Spain. The brutal way she is conducting the
war in Cuba deserves to be execrated by all
nations. Our own citizens-native born Ame-
been butchered in cold blood on
mere suspicion Is it not time that the govern
ment of this great republic should denounce
Spanish barbarity in Cuba and demand that
the war be conducted with some regard to
humanity and the civilization of the age?
The New York herald., 1870-05-09

JERUSALEM, JAFFA AND THE NEW LIGHTS
OF AMERlcA.-Our special correspondence
from Jaffa, dated on the 10th Of April, goes on
to describe the initiation, progress and results
of an attempt which has been made to colonize
the very heart Of the Holy Land from the
States of the New World; to locate New
England Christianity at the very fountain head
of the Word which is the Life and the Light
of Man." It was as will be seen, Materials
tic experiment, an endeavor to reverse the
sentence Of the expulsion Of the ''money chan
gers" from the Temple. 1t failed. The Word
was found to be eternal; "Get behind me,
Satan; for it is written thou shalt not tempt
the Son of Man."
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The Rev. Charles II. Smyth's Appropriate
Discourse to His Congregation.

The Rev. Charles IL. SmytRS Appropriate
Discourse to His Congregation.
The Rev. Charles B. Smyth yesterday gave
some wholesome Christian advice to the CO n
gregation of the Eleventh street Presbyterian
church ON the subject of the persecution to
which he has been subjected by some of the
members. His text was very appropriate,
and, to use a familiar simile, hit the nail on
the head. 1t was the language Of Paul to the
Romans-"Be kindly affectioned one to
another, with brotherly love; in honor pre-
ferring one another" A large congregation
had assembled, and among them many
strangers, in anticipation, no doubt, of
sensation. However, there was nothing par
ticularly sensational. The preacher spoke in
mild and exhorting manner, aud in true
Christian spirit 1t will be we'll if the con-
gregation follow his example.
It appears from notice which Mr.. Smyth
read at the request of some members of the
church that portion Of the congregation is
still dissatisfied with his conduct in the matter
of the gin and milk drink on the Sabbath and
the generous entertainment he gave to certain
Bohemians of the press. The notice was a
call for meeting of the church members to
consider the conduct of the reverend gentle
man and to determine whether or not he
should be allowed to continue his pastoral
duties. This is movement, it seems, got up
by those opposed to him and who want to
oust him. After reading this notice Mr..
Smyth remarked in good spirit that he
hoped there would be a full attendance. He
urged that he and his congregation have taken
mutual obligations, and it should be
carefully considered whether the reasons
were sufficient to dissolve his pasto-
raj relations. He was ready to sacrifice
everything, however, for the good and harmony
Of the church. Whatever might be the action
of the Presbytery he would gracefully submit
to it, and if he should think the interests of
the church required it he would present his
resignation. 1t remains to be seen If the con-
gregation will be ''kindly affectioned" toward
him as the text enjoins Christians to be with
one another. He gave them good advice and
| amply sustained the Christian principle he
proclaimed by abundant Scripture quotations
1t is doubtful If the narrow-minded, puritanical
members of the Eleventh street church will be
able to get over their gin and milk They are,
like the Pharisees Of old, apt to strain at a
gnat and swallow camel. It Is not the
spirit of religion and Christian charity that
moves the greater part Of church members
nowadays. They belong to churches because
it is respectable or fashionable, and their
hearts are at the same time full of bitterness
and all uncharitableness. But Mr.. Smyth is
not one of the men to be easily put down or
kept down. If his present congregation should
dismiss him he will show himself to be ire
pressible and will soon find a place where he
can denounce the Pharisees.
The New York herald., 1870-05-09
ADJUSTMENTS THls Ey;Hlxa

BOOTHS THEATRE, 23d st.. between 5th ana 9th avs
SCHOOL or REFoRA-AMoN0 THE BREAKEEs.
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opinion that, in relation to the future policy of
his administration, General Grant is care
fully studying the political field, in and out of
Congress, and that while the two houses are
foundering in sea of doubts and uncertain
ties ''the man at the other end of the avenue"
is quietly shaping his new programme to meet
the new order of things and the future.
1t is settled that General Grant is to be the
republican candidate for another Presidential
term. His mind is easy upon that score. His
present policy, therefore, is to hold the party
together upon this idea in Congress. Hence
he is rather a passive than an active instru-
ment in reference to the legislation of Con-
gress. He desires, moreover, to avoid the
raising Of any distracting issues touching this
years approaching elections for the next
Congress. He doubtless thinks that his
administrative record, as it stands, will be
sufficient for these elections. Let US suppose
that upon this record another republican
Congress is secured, what then Then we
predict General Grant, in his annual message,
will take new and bolder departure upon our
foreign relations, looking to the Presidential
election Of 1872. Meantime we do not
despair of a satisfactory solution of the Cuban
question, and it may be that the swift execu-
ton of the unfortunate General Goicouria will
hurry up the work. In any event. having
secured the vantage ground Of the recognized
head and embodiment Of the republican party,
it is not probable that beyond q few months
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wALLAcK's THEATRE. Broadway and 18th street.
I.AN
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1870-09-29
Courage in Everyday Life.

Haze the courage to discharge a debt
while you have the money in your peck,
ct.
Have the courage to do without that
which you do not need, however much
your eyes may cOvet it.
Have the courage to speak your mind
when it is necessary you should do so
and to hold your tongue when it is pru-
dent you should do SO. .f
Have the courage to speak to a friend in
aseedy coat, even though you are in COM
pany with a rich one and richly alfred.
Have the courage to make a will and a
just one.
Have the courage tell a man why you
do not lend him your money.
Have the courage to cut the most agreea-
BILE acquaintance you have, when you are
convinced that he lacks principle. "a
friend should bear with a friends infimi-
ties but not with his vices.
Have the courage to show that you res
pect honesty in whatever guise it appears,
and your contempt for dishonest duplicity
by whomsocver exhibited.
Have the courage to wear your old
clothes until you can pay for your new
ones.
Have the courage to obey your Maker
at the risk of being ridlculed by men.
Have the courage to prefer comfort and
prosperity to fashion IN all things.
Have Encourage to acknowledge your
ignorance rather than to seek credit for
knowledge under false pretenees.
Have the courage to provide entertain
ment for your friends within your means
not beyound.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1870-09-29

Result of Analysis (~qualative) of a sam
pie offspring Water. provided by Messrs.
Oldham IL Hunter, Knoxville, Tennessee.
The water, which is slightly acid to test
paper, owing to the presence of acid Sui
phates. contains various salts III the pro-
portion of HIP grains to the gallon of
water. The salts present are:
Sulphate of Iron, Chloride of Calcium.
Sulphate ofPotash, Chloride of Sodium,
Sulph. of Alumian, Silicate of Soda,
Sulph. of Magnesia,l Organic Matter.
The water so constituted cannot fail to
prove a valuable and active remedy, and
could be safely recommended in various
forms of Dyspepsia, o Bowel Complaints,
of Diseases OF the liver and of the Skin.
and in Glandular Diseases; i'm short, in all
cases where an Alum Water charged with
iron would be servicable. 1t is very prob
able that the analysis of Il larger quantity
of the water would reveal other and still
more active constituents, which may BIZ
present in too small quantities to be de-
tected in a small quantity Of water.
WILLIAM f. \. AKIN,
Professor Chemistry and Pharmacy
Maryland UNIVERSITY.
70jun9tf.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1870-09-29
THE Bombardmcnt Of kchl and
Stras5urg. r...f

The hour-hand of the great clock in the
Cathedral, slowly revolving seeks the mid
night again. Midnight of the 18th From
every quarter of the compass during these
fateful hours the clang of the bombardment
has been incessant, and the fash of gun re-
plying to gun from Strasburg from kehl,
from French bastion and Prussian works.
has been visible. As the evening of the
oath draws near the gradually approaching
shades of night seem driven back before a
sudden and unnatural dawn. The fortress
of Kehl burns with a great burning. The
cannon of the citadel of Strasburg, bearing
directly upon this trans,Rhenish town
pour upon it a fire of flaming bomb-shells
and shot heated to white. Another semi
circle of fire forming an arch between
Kehl and the citadel, bends across the riv-
er rising from Kehl, with its compOnents of
bombs and hot shot, and the citadel now,
too, is in flames. In every direction the
darkness is lighted by the flaming mes
sengers of wrath seeking Strasburg, or is
suing from the hot mouths of its hundreds
of cannon. The clouds overhead, other
wise dark and murky, are tinged with a
red glare as they hasten away seeking the
east to be followed by other clouds, which
for a mement like those that have prece-
ded them, blush under the influence of the
hour, and then are gone. From the Prus-
sian works and hard by the lines of the
French defenses, the gunners. grim and
~resolate, sing as the strife deepens, the
s.Watch on the Rhine" From the citadel
and its sweepgin bastilions comes the de-
FAINT burden of The Marscillaise," These
are the choruses like to that of the
Greek Tragedy which tell the Story of the
hour and the issues at stake.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1870-09-29

ASSERTING PoTAToEs.-The proper
time to assert potatoes is just as soon as
they are dug. and while scattered over the
field. At this time every tuber can be
plainly seen and no extra handling is re-
quired in asserting the large from the
small, as will be necessary if all are pick
ed up together. The boys will want to be
in school next winter and asserting pota-
toes in a cold cellar, either evenings or on
vacation-days. is not the most agreeable
recreation. We hope they will insist on
saving themselves from this ,disagreeable
task by having the potatoes assorted at the
proper time in the proper place.