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New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

been overthrowni We submit that Con-
eress will be constrained by pub
lie sentiment 10 admit San Domingo
into our Union unless it can bo made 10 ap-
pear that her people are preponderantly averSe
to suoh fusion. If they nre so, that fact
should be conclusive; but the weight of testi-
mony is now in the scale OF Annexation. Un-
less the aspect shall be materially changed.
the Republic of San Domingo will be merged
in the United States within the year 1871. We
do not anticipate from that accession all the
blessings expected by the President; yet we
are sure that San Domingo is worth dozen
Alaskas-or, if you prefer. that twelve San
Domingos would not weigh so heavily upon
us as ono Alaska. There can be no mistake
as to the general accord with Gen. Grants
recommendations on this head.
AS to Cuba, 1t in plain that the Volunteer
rule now rampant in the cities and in the
great sugar estates has nearly exhausted by
its outrages the Presidents patience. 1t will
not always be permitted to prosecute its fruit
less and we'll nigh aimless career of butohery
and destruction. II Spain can subjugate Cuba.
| why not do it' If not, why not desist from
the wasteful attemptf Humanity and reason
CRY aloud for cessation Of hostilities II they
can only be prosecuted ss they have been for
the last year.
With regard to our Alabama claims, we re-
gret the silence Of the Message as to what has
been done or attempted by our Government
since Christmas. Great Britain, IL we under
stand her official documents, awaits definite
proposition OF overture from our side. we
would gladly learn that one has been duly
made.
What is said by the President respecting
the War now raging in Central Europe Is 30
! well said that we are impelled TO wish that he
had said more. However, enough Is as gooo
Gas feast.n
The Presidents suggestions and recomnlenda-
tionD with regard TO the Public Lands and Land
grants are generally wise and timely Ills
commendation of tho services of Postmaster
General Creswell has been richly earnedj and
we wish the President had thanked him espe-
cially for his efficient warfare on the odious
Franldng Privilege.
As to Revenue Reform Gen. Grant is in
hearty accord with the public judgment. He
favors all possible reform, but no destruction
either of Revenue or Protection. He might
have defended the latter more emphatically
but his heart is in the right place, and his hest
efforts will not be wanting to sustain the ex-
posed and assailed departments of our National
Industry.
Many will be surprised by the Presdent's
hearty Endorsement of Civil Service Reform
but he has been there all along. We trust
that Reform will receive q decided impetus
from bis earnest cOmmendatiOn.
Finally, the Presidents summing up OF the
leading objects of his policy, and especially his
desire to secure "a pure, untrammeled ballot,
must appeal cogently to the judgment and
affections of the American People. He is
Abraham Lincoln's lineal successor, and the
popular heart beats in unison with his aspira-
tons and his efforts.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

Believing that we have printed all the moro
important protests made by eminent Roman
Catholics of this vicinity against the recent
change of rulers at Rome, We think il but
reasonable that we should ask some Of the
distinguished legal and clerical signers Of these
protests these questions:
1. If it be clear that the Pope cannot freely
fulfill the functions and discharge the duties
of bis sacred Office unless he be temporal
sovereign, unamenable to any civil power, 10
this not equally true Of all the Catholic pro
lates in this and other cOuntriesf
Q. Have the People of Rome right TO ors
voice in determining or shaping the govern
ment under which they are TO livef
3. IL they havo not, have we, or any otha
peOplei
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

The French have been compelled to relin-
quish both the advantages gained by the
sorties Of Nov. 30 and their successes Of
month ago near Orleans. The position east Of
the Marne at Champigny has been abandoned; /;
Chevilly, south of Paris, has been retaken by
the Prussians and the French have been
forced to mass at other points. Orleans, too,
has been evacuated for the second time, and
the Army of the Loire. which was to have
raised the sego of Paris, is in retreat south of
the river These retrograde movements defer
indefinitely the junction Of Trochu and Pala-
dines which we have been repeatedly assured
was accomplished. Indeed, all present hope of
eifecting a junction seems abandoned.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

The Baltimore Gasette (Secession Conserva-
tive) throws cold water on the agitation for
Revenue Reform because lin its own words)
There are two great issues before the country on
which the next political is TO be fought One
the right of the white TO rule and govern this
try aud the other the right OF every free east his
vote under the supervision Of the civil authorities with
out the interference Of the Federal military. They
plain issues, and strong issues which cannot be
msunderstood and which have TO he met Let u.s. then
meet them boldly, and avoid all sham issues tho tend
ency OF which, after ALL Is only TO weaken and divide
Let us not make the blunder Of supposing that
gain anything by abandoning strong position and
pyng weaker The North have its Free Trade
Leagues the Northwest ts Revenue Reform but In the
Middle states and the South, where have our own
Issues. clearly and strongly defined let stick to thom
and not allow ourselves 10 distracted by sham
Whenever Maryland shall vote on an issue
between Projection and Free Tlade. aha VIII
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

We published yesterday the purport OF Earl
Granville's dispatch of Nov. % to the British
Minister in St. Petersburg, furni bed by our
special correspondent, aud thiS morning we
print the full text of that important dOcu-
ment Although this note is IN the highest
degree resolute aud firm, it does not by any
means close the door TO further discussion.
The English Government hopes that the cause
of difference may be removed and constituting
the words of Russia, in regard to the "abro-
"gation of theoretical principle, without i'm
"mediate application" to mean that she will
not act upol her own Judgment Of her rights
without due concert with the other Powers,
Lord Granville expresses his conviction that this
goes far to close the present controversy. lie
cordially gives the adhesion of England to the
project of Conference, provided it is
to meet without any fOregone conclusion
as to its result. The situation is
as yet unquestionably delicate. But the diff
ference between the two Cabinets has become
one Of form, and it is reasonable to hope may
be peacefully settled. We have seen this year
a great nation rush into death struggle on q
matter of form 80 frivolous that it is no longer
remembered. But the consequences that have
followed that act of national insanity are not
such as to encourage others to lightly begin
an unnecessary war. A dispatch from our
special correspondent at Pestb indicates that
Russia is sparing no efforts to isolate England
in case of actual war. She has ayowed her
intention to observe strictly those provisions
of the Treaty ef Paris which guarantee the
freedom of the Danube-in this way removing
from Austria the temptation of making COM
mon cause with England to avert common
danger. ...
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

We are rather surprised read in The San FfancSo'
Bulletin that two prominent lawyers of that city ha''
each refused fee of $4,000 for defending Mrs
Fair who shot Crirtenden' The refusal s attributed
TO esprit ds corps, Mr. Crittenden having been
member Of the bar. little reflection, we believe
will satisfy these gentlemen that they are entirely
in the wrong and that they have forgotten the legal
presumption Of innocence under the protection Of
Which the vilest criminal comes 70 the bar lawyer
are officers of tho Court appointed for the defense Of
the indicted, and however patent may be the guilt
Of q prisoner, It is better that be should go fred
than that the Ies Of evidence enacted through Iona
experience of their general good results should be
disregnrded The duty of counsel is plain. 1t Is not
to brow-beat witnesses and especially women. until
in their grievous embarrassment, they hardly know
what they saying; and neither s it to nsinuste
falsehoOds, well knowing them TO be such, to the
jury but it is to watch closely the of the client
and to that benevolent provision Of criminal
practice in favor of the arrGigntd is disregarded
by the prosecution. When thus requested to become
the attorney and in a measure the advocate Of q
criminal standing in danger Of his life, If duly
rendered hi, fee lawyer should have good reasons
indeed for declining 10 act
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

Doubtless the annoyances of the Customs
officials in inspecting the cargoes discharged
at this port are as grievous as they arc else
where represented; but the commerce Of the
City should not be made to suffer for their
convenience. 1t seems that the rapid discharge
of the cargoes of steamships leads to confusion
of consignments and the vexation of the inspect
ors; hence the Collector has issued new regula-
tons which put it out of the power Of steamers
to discharge in reasonable time to make their
regular trips. Assuredly some method can be
devised which, without affecting the Revenue,
will be for the benefit and convenience of all
Dartles.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

Those people, in ST. Louis who are in favor Of remoV
ing the United States Government 10 that city. held
rather small meeting the 2lst alt, and formed
an Association for the promotion OF their purpose
with 80 members 20 start with or course, the meet
ing being Of mind, do not set any arguments
in favor Of this most important measure nor have
we, yet, heard or seen any which seemed to us
conclusive inasmuch as the " csteTn gentlemen
usually content themselves Will saving that they
want the capital and that they mean to have it, Owe
admission, however, was made &c this mec:iLB
which has u flavor Of novelty. Col Slayll'k
was most graciously pleased to say The rerl.e
of the East are reasonable creaturs-they ne
human beings" 1t is really a relief TO read thi>
since, from the tone of some of the Western jnrr'1
Gnd orators, We had begun to suspect thai We va =
erners were no better than we should be- MOfe 80.
we now find that we must DO upon tie alert: or
Nr. John Cole said II there is proper org. -
tion, the West steal march on the East" hal,
is this brotherlyi Surely the great intelligent pc 3plo
of the West are not like Mr.. Brett Hartes Heathsn
Chinee.7 Steal a march, indeed Certainly. We
ought not 10 decide this matter as they decide
game Of blutf on river steamboat
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

IT is truly lamentable that Admiral Porter
should attempt to explain his recently pub
lished letter to the Secretary Of the Navy.
Every one who reads it will see the circum-
stances under which it was written. Every
one who knows its impulsive author will
recognize its authenticity in every line. There
is not an officer of rank in the army or navy
of whom the caustic sailor has not used
nearly The same language-and who among us
has been less severe In his occasional judg-
ments Of his dearest friendf If the journals
Of Syracuse had published Damon's diary,
does any one suppose Pythias would have
gone to the scafTold for himf
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

In Memphis. John +. Thomas, a white man, and An
ex-sOdier Of the Confederate army, was In open
church. after the conclusion Of the war married
to Christy, woman Of African descent since which
time the twain have lived man and wife. On tbs
23d Of June last, the parties arrested upon 9
charge Of "cohabiting." tried and fined $ss each.
The woman paid the fine; the man WA subsequently
released by the writ Of kGbeds corpus after being CON-
PEELED TO work in the chain gang. He has new
brought al action against the City Of Memphis, In
the IT, s. Circuit Court for false imprisonment, lay
ing his damages at $4,000 The law Of the State Of
Tennessee prohibits the marriage Of white and col
ored persons, but PROFESSIONALLY, we think, such
statute Is unconstitutional and so probably the Cir
emit Court will decide. In estimating the injustioa
which has been done to Thomas, and the Outrageou
persecution 10 which he has been subjected. 1t IA
quite unnecessary to consider whether these mix ed
marriages are desirable OF polite. OF course, from
any point Of view they infinitely preferable 70
the loose cohabitation of whites and blacks which
prevailed before the Emancipation, and OF Which
every mulatto in the country is a living memorial
It ia MT the business of the lawmakers to decide
upon the wisdom or folly of marriages-Heayen help
a great many signing pairs if it were. If groom and
bride keep outside the laws Of opnsangunty society
has nothing to do with their tastes.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

Later details of the sortie from Paris repre-
sent that the French troops fought with uneO-
pected firmness, and held with great deter
mination the positions which they gained. 1t
does not appear, however, that those engaged
under Ducrot in making the real attack were
Mobiles called out since the war began. On
the contrary, it is probable that they were the
older troops of the Twelfth Corps, who failed
to reach MacMahon in time to be captured at
Sedan; and their behavior on this occasion
cannot, therefore, be accepted as an indication
of what the main army Of Gen. Trochu Is
capable Of doing in the open field.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

We cannot doubt that Gen. Grants second
Annual Message viii be read with hearty ap-
proval by great majority of his cOuntrymen
and with interest iand pride by them all.
The prominent features of his Administration
had already commanded popular appreciation,
but this Message will still more endear the
President to the hearts of his cOuntrymen.
Peace unbroken even by an Indian massacre,
though our Western pioneers insist that Indi-
ans are fifty dealt with only when treated like
rattlesnakes; an ample Revenue, a rapidly
diminished and diminishing National Debt,
reduced Taxes with persistent reduction Of the
National Expenditures-suc are the general
outlines of our last years history. Why should
il not be regarded with cOmplaeency by the
President and with gratitude and pride by the
American Peoplef
With regard to San Domingo the President
is clearly right in his position if not misin-
formed as to the material facts; and We think
he is not. If the people of that republic
heartily desire to unite their destinies with
ours, why should we cOldly repulse them
That they do 80 desire, the continuance in
power Of Baez seems to establish. His an
nexaton proclivities are proved and unques-
tiOnable; ii they are odioQs. why has ho not
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

and naval power; and our apparent weak
ness in this respect, as set forth elsewhere
will not mislead foreign powers to attack uS
without great provocation. Our best defence
against war is the strong public opinion which
prevails against such resort neither the
Fishery questions, Alabama claims, nor Gen.
Buffers logic lunless greatly improved) Is
likely to lead us into it. The inferiority OF
our arms and vessels is, however, worthy
attention, at q time when nonsense like Gen.
Buffers receives wide attention, and is plainly
pointed out in the communication referred TO-
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

There is q good deal of laughing Just now, in ncws-
papers and college circles at the financial folk Of
Harvard University. The story is, that wanting a
catalogue printed they took the job not TO Mr. Wech
the regular University printer but to somebody who
would do it more cheaply. Now it happened that
Mr. Wech, in his last will and testament had left
the University the neat sum of $4,000; but when
the economists carried the work to another. hr.
Wech in great indignation, revoked the beQueSt so
that Cambridge must the MINIS and not the plas
sign before that quarter of o hundred thousand.
Having stated the facts, may now add our opinion
of them, which is that our late typographical
brother behaved at least unwisely. How much Of
the $1,000 had the Harvard corporation enabled
Mr.. welch to savei Moreover if he had for mo-
ment reflected he must have bethought him that bus
bequest was not for the benefit of the Steward-ws
snppose il must have been that officer who did the
mischief-but that it was designed to assist future
students Of small means, who had certainly done the
irate printer no harm; so that after all we do not
see why people should laugh unless II be their hAo'
to laugh at the infrmities Of human nature
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06
amusements, etc., 6bis Gpsning.

Roor,l,s TIIEArER.-"R Rip Van Wrinkle" Joseph
Je5srson.
F'ryrH- AVENUE ETHEATRR.-"The Heir-st-Law."
LIMA EpwrNs TmATER.-"L Little Jack sheppard
and Romeo Js5er JenhnS"
NIBIo's GARDEN.-"As You Like it, Mrs. Scott
e8doaa
OLYNRTc THRATER.-"W Wee Willie Wlnkie" @. L.
Fer
WAIIACKs THEATER.--"S School for Scandal
ASSOCIATION Hall. Twentv-third-st and Fourth
sre-Jeciure " Charles DetenSL" Miss Kate Field
HEBRHw CHARITY FAIR.-Armory Of 29d Regiment
NEw-YoRK CIRCUs.-EQueStrian exercises, aero
bate performances &c l. B. Leaf
SAN Francisco MrNsTREIS, No 5S5 Broadway
Soags. dances. eocentdc acs. eto.
STADT THRATER.-German Opera: "WndschutS
WoOD's MUsEUN AND MENAGERIE.-At ana O
"Psrs, the Apple Of DsoOrd-" lydia TonDsoe Tr'aP~
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

There may be reason sufficient and valid enough.
If we did but know It, why Supervisor should oe
like sponge, and good absorbent constitutionaly
Of alcohol At Dubuque, Iowa, the other nighs' the
County-Attorney gave the retiring Board OF super
visions farewell supper. Among the guests was =
brother Of the Attorney, fresh from "Ould Irei"nu'
and. therefore, competent critic OF Bacehs'lailsn
exploits. When his turn came 10 speak ali nc s''-
was:
"GENTLRNES THE BoARpi am isnorant" 80
capacities as Supervisors; but there Is ose ""t
know, and that Is, II you have discharged your
faithfully IN the Board you have drunk your ~
here tonight, feel satisfied there can be NO iAu
with you"
OF course, such compliment from such soufcs
must have melted the festive Supervisors to fresA
explots and statistical account OF those who wefs
CARVED home on wheelbarrows womb Do NNnsoi'
addition to municipal history
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

The Duke of Aosta has formally received
the Deputation Of the Spanish COrtes in Flor
snce and accepted the crown of Spain ten
dered by them. He purposes to accompany
them Immediately TO Madrid. In his speech
at their reception he congratulated them on
having eeneilated order with liberty. Maxi
milan made very much the same speech to the
NOtaGits et me1ico in that stately ceremony Of
hirsmar. Princes have evidently ceased to
read history. ...-..t. -...
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

The Presidents Message suffers badly from
being transmitted by telegraph. Some words
are wrongly given. others altogether omitted,
while paragraphs are not made where they
should be- and arc made where they should
not be. We do our best with it (; but the
Message should be sent on by messenger or mail
to the Postmaster, and only leave his hands
upon the announcement by dispatch that 1t
had been transmitted to Congress. This way
is perfectly safe; and no other is half SO
good
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

The suit of the Erie Railway Company
against Mr.. Ramsay and Others who, in the
interest Of the stockholders sought to put the
Road into the hands of a receiver, has been dis
continued, the chief end-delay-haying been
attained. The farce is to be continued against
the lawyers who were instrumental in bringing
The original suit, but this is doubtless simply
for appearance sake.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

We begin to think that there Is nothing ahsuru
even IN the astonishing incidents which we find IN
the soul-harrowing romances of the great Mons
Dumas. The New Orleans newspapers announce tno
discovery and release of an old, blind gentleman.
Mr.. Eslaya, who for thirty months has been keps
under lock and key. in hisown house, upon the pro
tense of his lunaoy HiSintellectual alteration was
quite evident TO his kInsfolk who shut him up for
did be not. IN tho most pSapOstelous way sDSolutelf
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

The Erpress reminds those who appeal 10 chs
taxpayers Of our City that "all taxes are paid
"Out of the labor Of country.'-Does it mean
that our twenty thousand Democrats who live
by selling liquor, keeping faro banks, &c., never
pay any taxesf
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

decide as she used 10 do In the days of Adams
and Clay. 1t is only by making the right uf
I" tho White man to rule and govern this couD-
"try," the paramount issue, that she can bs
carried by Sham Democracy.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06
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Address THE TRIBUNE. New-YoTk.
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

WehaVe simultaneously tho announcements Of
tho arrival Of train Of twenty cars laden with
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

Of course Our skeleton of an army and our
SRoequlio 1est do not represent our military
New-York tribune., 1870-12-06

Advertisements for this weeks issue Of THE
be handed in To-Day Pnee 50 per Inc
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