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New-York tribune., 1870-12-21
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We have not recently seen q more encOurag-
ing symptom Of the revival of conscience in the
| ranks of the Democratic party, than the gen.
eral movement now making throughout the
| country, to deny that the candidature of Gov.
Hoffman for the next Presidency is matter
Of course. The rural journals remark with
some sharpness on the Overweening greed of
Tammany while advocating the claims of
Hendricks Thurman, and others. And the
Democratic papers of New-York, evidently
frightened by the rcbellious tone of thercoun-
try press, have meekly surrendered the hand.
some Governor to his fate and avow them
selves ready to accept any one whom the
West may present.
This new movement shows that the Demo-
Gratis have learned some discretion in their
frequent beatings. There is nothing that so
sharpens the sagacity of politicians as few
years of fasting from the feshpots of power.
The trusting souls who want pOst-Oflices are
kccnly alive to all that will help or hurt the
ticket in 1872 and they cannot avoid seeing.
what is evident to the whole country. that tbe
people of the United States are not ready to
gfye up the Government into the hands of a
notorious tool of Fisk, jr. Tammany is bad
enough by itself. But Tammany represents n
fixed and conservative rascality which has at
tained "A sort of sanction in the process of
fine The crimes of the Erie Ring are too new
aud fagrant to excite any emotion
but that Of disgust and alarm When Gov.
Hoffman surrendered to Fisk, jr., he delibcr-
ately took his choice between the infamous
advantages OF the present and the more endur-
ing possibilities Of the future Up to the hour
of his signing the Erie bil he could still have
hoped 10 free himself from the contamination
Of his early associations, and to assume an
attitude of apparcnt independence in the field
of national politics. But he could not eat his
cake and have it. lie did the work cut ont
for him by his owners, and all the perfumes of
Araby cannot sweeten his hand.
The West repudiates him and his mana
gers. The politicians from beyond the Ale
ghanes make Ise OF. no reserve IN declaring
that they will not run In 1872 carrying any such
weight "a Hoffman and Fisk, jr, would be.
They say with insOlcnt frankness TO Tammany.
"You will not dare nominate man we do
"not approve. You can furnish the money.
"but tho votes mast como FROM us, aud we
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

Z gives us unqualified pleasure to state that
the fullest powers are to be conferred upon
Gen. Schencl1 to conduct to q final settlement
all the questions now pending between the
United States and England. As soon as the
appointment of Gen. Schenck was announced
in these columns, THE TRIBUNE indicated the
probability that negotiations would at once be
transferred from Washington TO London. 1t
is a matter for cordial congratrlation that our
new Envoy is to sail at the earliest possible
day, with instructions so framed as to leave
him the free exercise of his well-known en-
ergy, tact, and discretion in the discussion and
arrangement of all our differences with Great
Britain.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

Various suggestions have lately been ad-
vanced to explain the delay Of the Germans
IN bombarding Paris. We have never believed
that it was the purpose of Won MOltke to
waste powder in any such undertaking; and
the statement now forwarded that delay Of
month will be necessary, confirms the belief
that the demand Of the German press for the
bombardment is 10 be answered by speciOns
promises only. Before another month has
passed, Paris may have fallen, helpless,
OF its own weight. A correspondent who
S familiar with Pans and It's resources.
and who unquestioDsbly has Trustworthy
sources Of information, telegaphs that the city
Is On the point Of starvation, that fuel il nearly
exhausted, and that the end cannot be long
oSiayed' IL Is the design Of the French lead
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21
The World saws with regard TO France

"Whe Europe Is rapidly abandoning herself to the
sway OF the seeper and the sword America It to
herself in all proper ways to assert the unconquerabe
vitality of popular principles in politics and of republican
self lf-goyernment"
Certainly. Let us firmly and consistently
"assert the uncOnquerable vitality of popular
principles in politics" France alone has any
right to say what shall be the form of gov
ernment for France, and who shall administer
it. If Frederick William shall replace the
fallen despot in the Tuileries, he will have an
account to settle therefor with Germany as
well as France, and with the whole civilized
world
But The World halts at the shore of the
Mediterranean, and tacitly abets those apos-
tate Americans who publicly insist that the
Roman people have no rights to Republican" "
any other "self-government" Why is this
thusf
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

The North Carolina Democracy will doubt
less hasten to accept the testimony of the
diving negro who lately confessed that all the
outraecs conn tilted in that State were the
works of conspirators of the Union League
The story only needs the confirmation OF u
conscience-stricken Ku-Kiux to find credcnce
all over the South. But it might be improved.
Why not show that the blood-thirsty Repub-
licans who got killed were in each case the
victims of their own weapons, providentially
turned aside so that nobody should bc harmed
by them but Themselves while the meek and
lowly Rebels merely stood still and witnessed
the great deliverance9
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

On our first page (fy sheet will be tounG
voluminOus correspondence from various
points in Europe, descriptive of war opera
tiOns in France, including an account of the
condition of Paris after enduring the siege
for seventy days; and commenting ON the
latest phase of the Black Sea question. In
otr letters from correspondents at home, on
the first and second pages will be found the
most interesting gossip of Washington and
Boston. We give, besides, on other pages, DR..
Lorings interesting lecture on the Struggles
"of Science )" an exposition of heretofore
secret association for the Encouragement of
Home Manufactures, which has long existed in
our midst full special reports of Con-
gress proceedings; besides telegraphic and
mail news reports from all parts of the
world not to mention pages of advertise
ments of special interest at this holiday time.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

1t is question worth the careful attention.
of the subcommittee appointed, yesterday, at
the meeting of the State Republican Commit
tee, to consider the troubles ins our City or
ganization, whether we can afford, by any
indisCreet handling TO cause an extern
sion of these troubles through the
State. We attach no importance TO charges
preferred by mercenary who acted with the
men he now denounces till his late opponents,
at weeks notice, bought him over; and in
30 far as the time Of the Committee was thus
consumed, it was worse than wasted. Men
better entitled TO consideration, however, like
wise entered their complaints against leading
Republicans and the Committee, having pa
tiently heard both sides, is 10 take ample time
for reflection. II will doubtless occur 10 the
members that this IL not good time for
taking pains to reduce the size Of the Rcpub
lican party; and that if tn, present wrangIe
arises from tho struggles OF offcc-holders
TO control the organization for their several
personal ends IL might be good thing IL we
could attain to an organization made up Of
Republicans who do MT hold Office. But these
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

Mr.. Sweeny's Presidency of the Department
of Public Parks is beginning to bear its legit-
innate fruits. We publish this morning a card
from Messrs. Olmsted and Vaux, calling at
tention to a vandal plan of the present Board
for utterly destroying the whole effect of the
charming meadow ground of the North Di-
vision by the construction Of geological gar
dens With an ignorance too gross to be con-
scious of their own Deficiencies, these Bco-
tan jobbers are cutting away at the plan
of the Park without thinking of consulting
any one of special culture or taste in regard
to their reckless alterations. They seem de-
termined to make their despotism insupporta-
BILE. 1t ia some comfort to think this ia the
only way that despOtisms ever come to an end.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

We have before heartily approved the sug-
sestion of the Chamber OF Commerce Oh 'nis
city that the United States Govcinment Shon'u
take the initiative in opening negotiations ior
y reconsideration and extension OF the farls
declarations abolishing priyateering The sub
icct was again discussed by the Chamber yes
ferlay, and we publish the report and debate
in another column. 1t is fitting time' now
that we are to insist on reparation for the
past damages of English pirates, that we should
show disposition to put an end to privateer-
ing in every form.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

The retirement of Mr.. James T. Fields from
the publishing firm with which his name has
been so closely connected for nearly forty
years ought not to pass without word of
comment. The enviable position which the
house he represents has acquired in the trade,
and the pleasant relations it has so long main
tanned with American and English authors, are
attributable in large measure to his business
tact uprightness, scholarship, and charming
personal character; and his retirement to the
repose he has so well earned will be deeply
regretted on both sides of the water We have
the satisfaction of knowing however, that
under the new title of James II. Osgood & Co.
the house is likely to maintain its reputation.
All the partners have been long in its service
and have contributed largely to its prosperity.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

Dishonest persons in New-York have been for
SOME months engaged in sending circulars to
verdant gentlemen and others, inviting them Ia
assist in circulating counterfeit money. and thereby
turn dishonest penny Their business has pros
pered and they have brought TO their net oil sorts of
enterprisng ruralists, including at least ono Con-
gresham. They take tho good money that their
trusiful patrons remit. but they are shrewd
enough not TO send q dollar of counterfeit or
anything else in return. Nobody except
tho victims can seriously regret that the
would-bo scoundrels ia the country lose their
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

money; but it is 10 be lamented that the .;,.
scoundrels are able to make fortunes ont of tha;.
enterprise Now, IL these eyil-intentjoncd ru.,I..
must be instructed in honesty at the expense Of he.
pockets, why should not the benefit 90 to the nuhI;.,
why may not the State authorities appoint Bo,,a
OF Swindle Commissioners with plenary pove,.,
Lei them be gentlemen Of high character ana
under bonds for honesty and good behayio,
ihen let them scatter circulars bro,dc.,,
Offering the most liberal inducements TO tho.
who are willing to circulate cmntcrfeit money
Inc cash received from the eulls and booI5o.
can be used for charitable purpo-cs or applied =,
the reduction of our present onerons tayrs-Ru,
perhaps the proposed title Board Of Swinae coo
mlssloners," might canse confusion among the v,,.
ouS departments created by the state Democraev
since Its recent advent to power. Manife,tly ".
must have something sore distinctive.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

person and property, there is no symptom
that they are 20 be held to a stricter account
ability as moral beings. Our ancestors used
to hang thief or burn witch Indifferent to
the accident of short hose or farthingale.
Perhaps, after all, this may Indicate that in the
broader and more humane civilization of the
future, woman is TO find her condition i'm
proved by the general advance of the race,
which will give to her nll necdful rights and
safeguards, without the accompanying respon-
sibilitics insepaIable from II severe and un-
protected equality.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

IL il hard for us To conceive that man who
holds the proud title Of President Of Germany
should wish for any other. But King William
has an old mau's ambition to hear himself
called Kaiser, and it ia to be gratified. The
power of names is still very real and snbstan-
tal among those sturdy Germans Moltke
il Count at last, and doubtless considers the
new nickname an adequate reward for all his
heroic labor. Bismarck is to he a Duke. II
the Kings good humor holds, and the mind OF
the Prussian Junkerdom is so tOrpdly stihened
in the mold of caste that all the mobiles IN the
court doubtless hold the trivial titular promo
ton the most munificent Of royal fayors.
Tho old fashion is slow TO pass away.
But we have confidence that when
the great German people come to
realize the full extent of their c0los-
sal work, they will think very little of these
changes of name and title, these recreations
Of heralds and kings alarms. Ii is the people
of Germany that have built mp in Europe a
great and inyincibe nationality, glorious in
achievement of endless capacity and promise.
This is the work the world viii admire and
history Will appreciate. Whether William of
IIOhenzollern wears royal or an imperial
crown is a matter for himself and his jeweler
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

1t is gratifying to observe that though not
vet convinced of the wisdom of General Am
nesty, the House has been educated to higher
appreciation of the true policy of mercy and
justice than Mr.. Butler of Massachusetts, who
has 50 long had the subject in charge. The
matter viii reach vote in the House to-day,
and from the indications in yesterdays ses-
sion, it is probable that Mr. BinghaIn's more
liberal amendment viii be substituted for Mr..
Buffers picayune pardon bill.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

The legal profession almost monopolzes tho
higher posts OF the present French Goyernment There
six barrsters in the Government Of National De
fense Wiz PIcard Cremieux, Arago. Fayre, Ferry and
Gambea and their four secretaries are OF the same pro
fession six of the Ministers nie OF the higher mn~
teral officials the police project and hts general score
tary OF the commissioners dispatched 10 tue depart
with extraordinary military and poitlcal powers
the of Council of state the eight
at the head OF the Paris Municipal Government ten
the sanitary and food commissioners, six members W
the War Department. six dipomatiss, and nyo hnaice
officials. also advocates. Paris Journal says: We
have certainly Government OF peense Tor IL CONSISTS
OK barrlstyrs."
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

Mr.. Fechters case is only another example
of the horrible agonies and petty annoyances
which the theatrical manager must anticipate.
Even if we were fitted for the place, we should
shrink from the guidance of theatrical COM
pany, as we should shrink from pestilence.
We would rather drive cart for the means of
support-and a night-cart" at that. We would
rather accept the position of head-waiter of a
cheap eating-house. We would rather play the
airs of Italy upon hand-organ. We would
rather sell ballads or sweep street-crossing.
These theatrical ladies and gentlemen get high
notions in their heads-we suppose from enact
ing Kings and Queens. This correspondence
gives the public an idea of the strife, bicker-
ing, we had almost said the ferocity, which
agitates the Green Room. 1t was, we fancy,
in the old "Globe' even as it has been in the
new. 1t only proves that "the Ladies and
Gentlemen" may have more talent of its
kind than good sense and good temper.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

In giving place to the letter of friend who
forcibly presents the considerations which i'm
pei him to commend Gen. GRANT for reGlec-
ton to the Presidency, we desire to say that
we deprecate as premature the proposition of
candidates for next President Gen. Grants
first term is not yet half completed; and who
can say what the next eighteen months will
develop? As yet no one suggests any other
Republican candidate than Gen. Grant; and
he is likely to be again nominated, as he was
in 'GS, without a dissenting voice. Yet there
are grave though not insuperable objections to
the reelection of President while in Office,
and VIC cannot doubt that public opinion will
ultimately settle into a conviction that the
One-Term principle is, as a general rule, well
grounded. For 1872 however, the renomina-
ton of Gen. Grant would seem foregone
conclusion. If there be dissenting voice, we
will give it the public ear, though we judge
it advisable to postpone the discussion for
another full year.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21
M4HUFACTURING PR0GRESs

The WORTH asks, with regard to our last on
manufacturing Cottons in Minnesota:
But why compare Minnesota with Manchester
Why not take Lowell instead and free the question from
one element of complication n the same amount OF
labor VIII produce much cloth In Minnesota "a In
Manchester. it will also produce ias much in Minnesota
as In Lowell But the Lowell manufacturers pay
American wages that In this respect the competition
Is equal Why then have not Massachusetts, capitalists
bunt now mills Mississippi Valley and saved the
cost of transportation
- To which THE TRIBUNE answers, They
hare built some, and are annually adding to
the number Not less than two hundred
Woolen factories have been started in the
Western States since our return 10 the policy of
Protection in 1861. There are two Of them. at
least, ut Minneapolis, and one Cotton factory
devoted to the production of Grain Bags-ho
many more we cannot say Only let the
Tariff alone, aud not only the West but the
South will be rapidly filed with WoOlen and
Cotton factories. producing at first substantial
and serviceable, but in time also elegant and
tasteful fabrics We are on the right track,
and making rapid prOgress-Witness the
Wooden factories of Colorado and the superb
Blankets made few years past in California.
Let well alone!
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

Evidently the strong arguments of the Presi-
dent for the annexation of San Domingo, as
urged in his last Annual Message, have not
convinced all the Senators who previously
differed with him. The resolutions to send
Commissioners to the Island to spy out the
beauties and riches thereof were discussed at
length in the Senate yesterday, without other
result than the display of bad temper, and the
utterance of many offensive personalities.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

The opening lecture in the course of the
American Institute was delivered last evening
by Dr. George B. Loring. AS the first of "a
scientific series, it not inappropriately sketched
the struggles of science in all ages. We pub
lish it in another part of this paper
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

NASSAU MA private letter. dated Nassau, Des
12, incidentally says:
" There are about seyenty-hye boarders now Al IN.
Royal Victoria Hotel, and all are delighted with the
peau'linl weather We anticipate large addition q,
visitors by next steamer, and roost charming Tim.
during the Winter"
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21
amusements. eir., dhis Capcnino,

RooTns TnrArER.-"Rip Van Winkle' Joseph
Jeferon- -
FIrrH-AvENuE THEATEE.-" Saratoga 49,.
cr,>n OprRA HORSE. Blrbc Elcue. Mile
Aimee ~, I, /.
IN. TpwlN's THEATER.-" Little Jack sheppard
NrnI0's G,ppEN-"T -"The Black Crock
OLYMPIC TmEATER.-At2 and S: "Wee Willie WIN
he" q. l. Fox
Wn1AcK's TuEATER.-" CoquctteS."
CucKEpING HuI.-rhe "Shakespearcan Wonder
HERRTw CHARITY FHR.-Armory of 22d Regiment
LYRIC HAIL--Lsdies Bazaar.
NFw-YORK CmCUS.-A - and g: Cinderella.
Rcusslia1 e1es sorobaio persOr rsncs' &c L. b Leot
SAN FRtNCISCo MTNsTRELS, No. 5S5 Broadway
soa-s, dsrcec. aGe acts. &C.
STATE PoUITEY SoCIETYs EXuIBnrON, Nos 59i
nd SIS BToc3aay.
sTADr TnEATEH.-German Opera; The h"S"e
nOts." , ~,
SrErNwAY Antony and Cleopatra MISS
Glyn - or,t
wco,ys Nt,-srr-v Avn MyN,GFRrT.--At Q: /" The
White Cat" AiS; Paris or the Apple Of ihscona
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

The retirement of John Bright from the
British Cabinet is doubtless due quite as much
TO his long continued ill-health as TO any sup-
posed warlike tendencies with which he cannot
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

crs. he says to make one moro sortie; II IL
fails, the city will be surrendered. The fac's
on which these opinions are based are no'
given nevertheless, all indications for "'eAs
past point to them as reasonable If not correc'
commissions
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

Some clearer and more graphic hints as to
the nature of life at the new colony of
Greeley, Colorado, than have yet been given
may be found in an article printed in the last
column of the ninth page this morning.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

are only considerations by the way. The es-
sential thing to remember is that what we
want is uniOn not Kilkenny cat fight. pro-
longed in the city and threatening to spread
IN thp pOuntry .t..... I..
New-York tribune., 1870-12-21

THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE will be ready this
morning at O'Clock, in wrappers for mailing Prlee
cents. ..
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DO we need any more of such boiling and
such voting to convince us that the day for
Disfranchisement and Prescription has passed
that the question is no longer. "Shall these
abe overthrownin but "Shall the Republican
"party willfully bury itself beneath their
"ruins9' They cost us Virginia in 1869; they
have just cost us Missouri and West Virginia.
Shall they be blindy upheld till we have
nothing left to lose?
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-01-04
peaceful and happy. and said little.

peaceful and happy, and said little
The children had not yet become fa-
niliar with the frightened aspect of
their outward circumstances, and sat
round quiet and statue like.
Mr.. Whipple told US how he was
for many months crippled from the ef-
fects Of his accident, then was arrest
ed and imprisoned for supposed COM
plicity in the rascality of his partner.
Upon his release, he took active mea-
sures to recover his property, and sue
ceeded; he then started at once for
this country to find his wife and chill
dren, from whom he had not heard a
syllable since their departure. Going
directly to his mothers former resi-
dence he learned for the first time of
Its sale, but he persisted in his inves-
legations until be discovered her pres
eht home near Boston; but what was
his CONSERVATION when he became
aware of the fact that she had never
known anything of his family whatev-
er. A tedious hunt he had for them.
1t lasted for months. And by the
merest accident, a word spoken by
ore lady to another in his hearing on
the street, had let him into their
abode.
Mrs. Whipple recovered, and a few
weeks afterward | saw her in her own
home, a pretty cottage which her hus-
oand had bought for her just outside
-of the city, and more lovely and
graceful woman never presided over a
household.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-01-04

The discovery Of the skeleton of a
sea horse, buried fifteen feet beneath
the surface, near Bic, on the line of
the intercolonial railway, by the men
at work under the contractors, is an
important fact of which scientific men
will avail themselves. The existence
of a skeleton at a height of more than
100 feet above the sea level, affords
conclusive evidence of two facts
first, that the land on which the skel-
eton was found, was once sea beach
or covered by the ocean; secondly,
that the elevation of the land above
the level of the sea must have occur
red within a comparatively short sea-
son (that is, geographically speaking)
otherwise the bones of the skeleton
must have wasted away. Sea horses
were at one time abundant in the St.
Lawrence, but have long since been
exterminated.