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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-01
The Jewish Feast of Tabernncles.

Yesterday the Jews held the ancient Festi-
val of Tabernacles. It was wont to be grand
day among the Jews when the Jews had
country and home of their own. The Jews
of the new school give prominence only to
one day. The Jews of the old school regard
the second day as scarcely less important than
the first. The Feast of Tabernacles was one Of
the three principal feasts of the Jewish year.
1t lasted in the good old times, when life was
easy, for seven days, during which the people
dwelt in booths formed of the boughs of trees,
in commemoration of the habits of their ances-
tors. Long before Israel fell the Feast Of
Tabernacles became as artificial as has become
anv one of the feasts of the Christian Church.
Quite as much as we Christians, the Jews
remain faithful to their ancient creed and
their ancient habits. If, in the observance Of
their old customs, they have introduced innova-
tions it is not for to blame them; for We, too,
have innovated-innovated perhaps even more
than they. The Passover feast, how it has
changed since the days of Moses The Holy
Communion, how it has changed since the
days of the first Disciples! It is not uninter-
esting to find the sons of Abraham doing their
duty religiously in this new and far away
land, and so many thousands of years after
the death of their founder. 1t is just two
weeks since we congratulated the sons of
Israel on the commencement of their new
year. Knowing what we do of their national
character, we have no hesitation in congratu-
lating them on their fresh Feast Of Tabernacles.
We all the more wish them joy that the Feast
of Tabernacles is the original of our own old
fashioned, but always joyous, Thanksgiving
Day. When the year is rapidly advancing
towards its close, and when the barns are
filed with plenty, why should not we, in our
Christian way, and they in their Jewish way,
bless the all-bountifu Giver Of Good? We
ought to be thankful for everything which pre-
serves or tends to preserve the religious prin-
ciple.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-01

TUE REQuIsITIcS FOR MR. EVANS. George
o. Evans, late agent for Pennsylvania, for
recovering from the federal government GER
tain moneys due that State for equipment and
sustenance of volunteers during the late war,
and who is charged with embezzling portion
of the funds collected. was arrested in this
city on Friday night on rcquisition from
Governor Geary. Mr.. Evans was brought
before Judge McCunn, of the Superior Court,
yesterday, and his discharge asked for on the
ground that the moneys alleged TO have been
Incorporated were the property of Mr..
Evans, being bis legal fees while acting as
State Agent. Judge McCunn took the PAPERS
and reserved his deeisior
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-01

GENERAL GRANT, in his progress out West,
as in the East, seems TO be recognized at all
his public receptions from point to point as the
man for 1872. In the lurid light of the mis-
where are recognizing the saving principles Of
economy, retrenchment and the reduction Of
the public debt. In fact, Tammany has been
doing great work for President Grant, as an
illustration of the difference between saving
and wasting the public money.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-01
Review Of the Religious Press.

review OF the Religious PrcsSe
The religious sentiment of the religious
press runs about the same way In regard to
popular topics this week as it did last.
The Ecangeyist (Presbyterian) thinks that
'every honest man in the city of New York
must rejoice to find that Mr.. Andrew II.
Green is installed in the Office of Comptroller,
and, though nominally Deputy, yet in reality
exercises the full powers Of that high Office"
''he (Mr. Green) has felt the shame and dis
grace brought upon his party by the corrup-
ton which tainted like leprosy the govern
ment of the city Of New York. Only few
days since we met him in the street, and had
long talk in regard to our city affairs, and
while thus engaged Mr.. Samuel J. Tilden
came along and joined in the conversation"
Both OF these gentlemen, though democrats, adds
the ErdnOelist-the latter chairman or the State
Democratic Committee-were as indignant ut the
frauds which had been brought to light and as
earnest and even bitter In denouncing them as
could be any republican. We little thought that
In week these two men would be holding the key
S 81 de a POSITION ae IN New Yor ana nat Ey tne long
Green would be placed IN the office or Comptroller.
at the head OF the Department OF Finance Of the
city.
The O6ser0er thinks that "a good name is
rather to be chosen than great riches, and
loving favor rather than silver and gold"
Passing ''silver and gold" we should like to
know where the ''good name" included could
be selected for prominent political purposes.
The Observer also gives chapter from
"Irenaus' Letters, in which some "honest
words about bad novels" are uttered, followed
by an article on "Great Riches and Bad
Name" concluding with the admiration,
"There goes a thief" "Look well to thine
own house, oh Israel, lest thine own house be
prosecuted.
The Independent refers to the cold Man of
the Sea-" and, to Judge from the char acter of
its editorials, it is fair to presume it had the
old man aforesaid upon its back when its
editor penned its last editorials Without
passing its discussion of the " Cosmic Phil
osophy," based upon lectures delivered at
Harvard University by one John Fiske,
we find the latter rejects, on scientific
grounds Atheism, Pantheism, Postivism, and
also Jewish and Christian Theism, as simply
q" SpcCicc vi aHoHiopoinoiphiom Wy WhAoH ou0
human is made the model of the divine. Mr..
Fiske at last adopts Cosmism as the proper
designation of the religion of the pure scientist
This is simply the view taken by another man
of the same name, who is scientist OF bust
ness.
We do not find in the balance Of our religious
papers any particular matters commanding
reference at the present moment.
Our religious correspondence and summary
is fruitful of further SUI gestions to our reflect
ing religious friends.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-01
Personal Intelligence.

General A. Gorof. military agent OF the Russian
government Is at the Hoffman House,
Vice Admiral Rowan, OF the United States Navy,
Is at the New York Hotel.
United States senator Allen G. Thurman, OF Ohio,
yesterday arrived at the St. Nicholas.
Unitea States Senator William r Kellogg, or
Louisiana, is sojournlng at the Fifth Avenue.
General G. Morley Sorrcl, OF the United States
Army. is quartered at the New York Hotel.
Judge George +. Comstock, of Syracuse is stop
ping at the Fifth Avenue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-01
PROSPECT PARK FAIR GROUNDS.

The entries Tor the purses to be c0ntcndcd for at
the FAIR OF the Prospect Park FAIR Ground Associa-
ton Will close at the ONCE OF the Association cor
ner Of Fulton and Bocrum streets, Brooklyn, ON
Monday evening next at nine O'Clock. Eight liberal
purses are offered Tor horses OF all grades, from
three minutes To two minutes aud twenty six
seconds. There should be la"re list NJ entries
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-01

THE Coal MoNoPoLIsTs have commenced
their annual raids upon the purses Of resi-
dents of Eastern cities. The Reading Railroad
Company gave notice yesterday that it would
per tor, as large percentage Of the products
Of the Pennsylvania mines must necessarily
pass over this road to the seaboard, and as
the company is not restricted in its charges
for freight, no doubt further advance will be
made in few weeks. Let Congress, at its
next session, bear this fact in mind and pro-
tect the public from further extortions by the
monopolists by repeating the duty upon coal
and giving our citizens an opportunity Of pur-
chasing cheap fuel
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-01

THE WEEK IN WALL STREET closed on q
better market at the Stock Exchange, but
without any material difference in the gold
premium. Much curiosity, if not anxiety, is
experienced concerning the Treasury pro-
gramme for October, which doubtless will be
made known, as usual, on Monday morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-01
UNION LEAGUE MEETING.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 1871.
meeting OF the National Executive COMMITTEES
of the Union League OF America will be held az tho
Continental Hotel Philadelphia, on Tuesday next.
NJ two O'Clock r. NJ The republicans regard this
meeting as important from tile TACT that action viii
be taken on the ditlcnt question pending III Ar
Kansas Louisiana and other States.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-01

ssNoT Much OF A SHOWER, AFTER ALL
ton. What says "Daniel Pratt, the great
American traveller" and the perpetualy trav-
cling candidate for the White House?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-01
MonnINe unoiTending citizens is no longer

MoBBING unohendlng citizens Is no longer
ber oful amusement in North Carolina. A
Us ago ten festive Ku Kluxes were con-
before the United States Court in
Oh of playiully hanging and whipping
MS who had incurred their displeasure,
yesterday seven other members OF this
il alrous order pleaded guilty, in the same
NJ rt. to similar offences.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-01
PRESIDENT GRANT.

CHICAGO H., Sept. 90. 1871.
President Grant reached mere this afternoon, and
Will remain until Tuesday morning. when ne Will
leave for Pittsburg, en- roue for washington He Is
a guest Of his brother wnlle here.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-01

TIE TAX LEvY.-The Board Of Supervise rs
yesterday confirmed the tax levy for 1871.
The amount to be raised is two per cent on
the total valuation Of the real and personal
estate of the county, and to this is added an
amount to cover the excess Of the State tax
for 1871 over that Of 1870. The figures are as
follows =
Total valuation Of real ana personal
estate s., o76, 25s o33
Two per cent on this amount s....... 2l,525,072
Excess OF state tax OF ISL over 1870. 1857 454
Total amount OF tax................ S23, 362 500
The rate of taxation is thus two and about
seventeen-one- hundredths of one per cent
Ii is stated that the Receiver will give notice
of the opening of the books for personal taxes
and banking institutions by Wednesday next
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-01

NiBLOS GARDEN, Broadway, between Prince and
Houston strcets-Tnk STREETS OF NEW YORK
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-01

GRAND OPERA HOUSE. corner OF 9Th av. ano sd St.
ELLEN OGE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-01

BowERy THEATRE, Bowery.-MAzKprA-Tnx MAE
kIED BACuILOR-
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ADJUSTMENTS TOMORROW EVENING.

GLOBE THEATRE. TN Broadway.-NEGRo EccENTRI-
clrlEs, BuRIFsoUEs, &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-01

FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE, Twen,y.fourh street. =
TnE NEW DEAMA OF DIVORCE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-01

OLYMPIC THEATRE, Broadway.-TnE BALLET PAN.
TONNE or HUMPTY DUMPTY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-01

ACADEMY OF MUSIC. Fourteenth street-ENGLIsu
oPERA-rHE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-01

PARIS PAVILION CIRCUS. Fourteenth street, between
I'd and Sd Observation-Disclosures &C.
AMERICAN INSTITUTE EXHIBITION, Third ave nue.
and sixty-third siree-open day and evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-19
MESSAGE OF TEE PRESIDENT.
CIVIL SERVO T. REFORM.
RepOrt Of the COmmissiOm.

The President sent the following message 10
the Senate and House to-day:
To the Senate and House Of Representatives.
In accordance with the act of Congress, ap-
proved M ar Oh 8, 1871, I convened commission
of eminent gentlemen to devise rules and regu-
lations for the purpose Of reforming the civil
service. Their labors are now completed, and
transmit herewith their report, together with
the rules which they recommend for my action.
These rules have been adopted, and viii gointo
effect on the LIST day of January, 1872 Under
the law referred to, as / interpret il, the auth
ority is already invested in the Executive 70 en-
force these regulations, with full power ~
abridge, alter or amend them at his option when
changes may be deemed advisable.
These views, together with the report OF the
commissioners, are submitted for your careful
consideration as to whether further legislation
may be necessary in order to carry out an eff
fectiye and beneficial civil service reform. II
left TO myself without further Congressional ac-
ton, the rules prescribed by the commission
under the reservation already mentioned. will
he faithfully executed; but they are not binding
without further legislation, upon my Successors
Being desirous of bringing this subject to the
attention Of Congress before the approaching
recess, L have not time to sufficiently examine
the accompanying report to enable me to sug.
gest definite legislative action 10 insure the sup
port which may be necessary in order TO give a
thorough trial to policy long needed.
| ask for all the strength WHICH Congress can
give me TO enable me to carry out the reforms
in the civil service recommended By the com
mission and adopted, to take effect, a. be-
fore stated, on January list, 1852. The
law which provides for the converting a com
mission to devise rules and regulations 70,
tolming the civil service, Authorizes, I
think, the permanent Organization OF a
primary board, uE;icr whose general direction
all examinations Of applicants for public Office
shall be conducted. There is appropriation
to continue such a board beyond the termina
ton Of its present labors. L therefore
recommend that proper appropriation
be made to continue the services of the
present board for another year. and in view OF the
tact that three members of the board hold posi-
tons in the public service which prccluies them
from receiving extra compensation under exist
ing laws that they be authorized to receive a
fair compensation for extra services by them in
the performance OF this duty.
Us GRANT.
Ezecutire Mansion, Dec. Ioth, 1871.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-19
LOCAL NEWS.
commissioners to Revise the Laws OF
the District Of Columbia.

NOmRn1SS1ODefS 10 Revise the Laws OF
the District Of Columbia.
The following named gentlemen have been
appointed by Governor Cooke and the Chief
Justice Of the Supreme Court of the District OF
Columbia as commissioners, under the recent
act OF the Legislative Assembly. to revise the
laws in force IN the District OF Columbia, and
prepare rules of practice aud pleading for the
courts George p. Fisher, Hugh Capcrton.
Samuel L. Phillips, Edward c. IngersOll, L. ID.
Muzzy.
The first named is the present District Attor-
ney, formerly Judge Of our Supreme Court;
had partially completed a code of criminal proce-
dure which will be useful to the commission. Mr..
CapertOn stands high at the bar here, although
Of late years he has retired from the active
practice of his profession. He rendered eff
cient service in the preparation of the revised
code which was rejected by the people in 1851
Mr.. Phillips while engaged in the active duties
OF his profession. has for some time past been
engaged in the preparation of an elaborate work
hardest workers in the profession, and although
the youngest member Of the Commission has
already established good reputation not only a.
an active practitioner at the bar, but as q law
writer; his edition Of Smith g manual of common
law having won for him the Communications of
the bench and bar. Mr.. Muzzy has been for
several years not only an active member of the
bar but United States commissioner and an
examiner in chancery, and the experience &C
quired in these positions will be Of service in tbs
commission. 1t is believed that this commission
viii produce results satisfactory to the bench
bar, and the law making power. They propose
to organize and commence their labors immsdi-
ately, and will report to the Legislature at the
next session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-19
A6airS I'm New York,
GROWTH OF THE INTERNATIONAL
lEININ a III ORA

CEIhINALs-fLoRA BROWN.
NEW YORK, De-. l9.-At a meeting of the
Federal Council of Intcrnationals last night the
Crispin, Jewellers and Typographical Unios
animated with and became part Of the Inter
nationals.
The immigration commissioners state that
ucket-oi-leave men and other English criminals
are again arriving here quite numerously.
The mother Of Flora Brown, supposed 20 have
persisted in tho Chicago fire. is alive, and writes
TO the Newburg chief of police from st. Charles,
Illinois. The girl was found on the 9Th instant
wandering in the streets Of Newburg and sent
Cohoes, where she stated that she had relative
She has not been heard from since, and cannot
now be found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-19
Markets TO-0ay.

BALTIMORE, Dec. l9.-Cottop steady low mid
dlinRs, lesssl9. Fion quiet, but firm. Wheat,
hite southern corn sctive 6zass; yellow southern
Quiet, eoa1z Oats dull, os5s. Provisions un-
changed: Western butter, better feeling; choice
rolls, 2za2s: fair 70 good, 2pa22 common summer
packed, ssH, Whisky mammal, saG.
BAiT,NokE' Dec ls.-Na. skies, coupon, old, co
N.Y. TolE; Dec Is;ssiocks strong aud sss.ay
and steady: Money mt S' Virsinis sisss ga q;
new, 8. North Ccsrolinss, s.: new, i1f. Exchanes,
NEW rolx, pee 70 -Flour duh 5sl0 decline.
-heAf dull and nonlinally lower. Corn duh aud DE-
Lexpox Dec. 70. n % a. NO ,nsols, szx Tor mo-
nsy ana sszkeszss for .cconnt Bonds OF lsse, 81
1865 old, e3ss; 16G 81 COS, e14.
FsxHsroSf, Dec. is.-Bopds Of lss1 opsned at
"-Rsnies opened 81 . fsa.e, sesa-
TINS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-19
S ECIAL NOTICES.


More than one hundred If our citizens feel them
selye under personal obligation to G. GAUTIER,
No. I2l5 and 1919 Pennsylva avenue, for be-
ing able, through the virtues Of his celebrated Bit
trs to pate in the festivities incident the
Holiday Season. Although Mr. c. takes much pride
In thus being public benefactor, he does not allow
the other dnties OF his business De his obs
Walton Already his store grCans with the immeis sc
stock of Liquors and Cordias inperted r the Hol-
iday trade and which have been selected with care
for the wants Of his patrons. Those in want Of
favor him with cal, and be assured that wha' they
buy in his line will be not Vnly pure but unadulter
afed declg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-19
Celebrating the Treaty Of washInx-

audience at Cooper Institute last night 20 cele-
brate the treaty of Washington Addresses
were made by the Rev. j. b. Mills, Elihu Bur
rift and DIR. Prime. Resolutions were adopted
hoping that the negotiations for the Washing
ton treaty might be the precedent by which all
future national differences may be ad justed, and
universal reign Of peace secured, closing with
the hope that the present differences with Spain
may be adjusted i'm the same manner-by ar
bitration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-19

TWEED TREMBLING - CONNOLLY PLAYING
"PossUM."
NEw YORK. Dec. ie.-There were no add
tionai arrests last night. Tweed h said 70 be
nervous and anxious. Connolly IL not So sick as
reported. The story OF ais illness was started 10
gain sympathy for him.
LIKE MASTER, LIKE MAN.
The last city swindle exposed il that OF the
collector OF assessments, who, IL IT, alleged, has
pocketed half a million dollars i'm four years.
The present incumbent. one Starkweather, WAS
appointed by Tweed in 1871.
TWEED, JR.. SELLING OUT.
VIM. NJ. Tweed, Jr., has sold the Metropolitan
Hotel 10 a couple OF railroad ticket agents.
FLIGHT OF TIRE VOUCHER THIEVES
IL - confirmed that Heenan, Cook and Dup-
ply left Tor Europe-the two former some ten
days since, via Halifax. and the latter within a
couple OF DAYS Warrants have been sent for
their arrest.
oAKEy HALLS TrRN NEXT.
There was large crowd at the Court OF Gen.
eral Sessions early this morning. in expectation
that Mayor Hall would be put az the bar, but up
10 noon he was not known TO be under arrest
his counsel had frequent consultations with the
District Attorney yesterday and this morning.
HE grand jury summoned for the December
term was discharged to-day, the body serving
for November holding over till the first OF Jan
uary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-19

Editor Erenias Star: In your issue OF Satur-
day you dad an injustice, without inttena.np n
no doubt, and you win, therefore, oblige num-
Der of your readers by giving place to the fol-
lowing: -e8Zn - fsTN5 I'D -
Under the heading "Snatched from the Graxe
Albert Eds ard, Prince Of Wales,r IL L FIRST
stated that he was horn on the 9th Noyember
isA- Further on according TO Justin McCar,
ty), that he was dixdpated scapegrace ana An
uncommonly bad husband and, lastly, that he
succeeded the Earl Of Zetland as Grand Ma
ter q the Masons Of England !" While TIE facts
are thee; He tthe Prince Of wales) VA I'm
IN 1911; . not now, nor ever has been, (;rSn6
Master a HasonG, but n simply Q Nasfer -
son in god stssdinE And the Philsdelphia
fress (whoee editor, Dr.. r. shelton M.cke1 RE
u af least the peer Of justin McCsrtv. n h An,
thority TOR the following: "The Prince AZ Wslee
9 living exemplidcation Of the adsre. =
ven nang dog - give him bad namcy This
young man has lived ON the bet Of terms with
s wife; never e.ntles; never kept mistress;
9oes not own race horse, and takeo no interosf
IN the turf; lives within his income; chiefly In
ouiees IN helo sports (hunting and shooting),
vnich men enfeebled by dissipation cannot par
axe Of 10 any extent. Bat he has . bad name,
enieny In this country, from London correspon-
dents Of western papers, and therefore ANYTHING
bad about him 10 taken for granted G.P.
NAsHrxeToH, Dec. 18th, ISL.
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IL
.,, MA.IIxsfox, =. % Pee. ~ III. = - =. /
TSs srss " ton III rAsI TyEsfy-Hogn HoyRs-
.eaiher, which vas MONDAY morning over ths south
Atlantic ssafes, resD4ins, with ri-en tsmpernfure
and foggy weather. The loo bsronetsr which ~as
central N western New York, he's ose1 % the Bsy
snov eSt SifS Wind. The 6srs@stsr rec . erS
generally last nisht IN the u1ddie ana eSster,
sisteA Nth clesr weather. q most Station on The
Atlseflc cost but has suddenly fallen sisce Ma.
Isr.t.re he fal,en yery low In Minnesota, win
sls ~ pscs. heassosss rssorts, ipst received
has sttend1d the area q low barometer Shieh
paeeed cs 90 ncsfeern California ard Orr~oo To-
rain nov e1tesds e:ssverd 20 Utah and Idaho.
rhosa A, light rain prevaiiinr Il viz
,r $3.50 3 at noyiss nosthsssvs vsh sno1
eter, with clear, cola weather nros Il IN In Mn.
ct end Eisooesis. vim pco6AbI BE fcilowsd To-
tske Huron, In ads nce ~ the extended rain vhicS
-. gIooesiy .siied on the entire Pacifc coast
cloudy and threatening weather IL probable FOR fh
ret q Tuesday IN the southern and Tulf sfsfes
ii tie HississipDi.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-19

NEW YORK, Dec. ia Madrid letter states
that Sickles received secret orders 10 return TO
Washington Immediately for consultation on
important state matters. IL il generally be-
heyed at Madrid that Sickles was called home
10 confer upon Cuban matters The sudden call
precipitated his marriage, the pair starting for
Washington Immediately after the ceremony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-19
A Philadelphia National Bank Gone
Under.

PHILADELTHIA, Dec. i9.-The Fourth Ma
tional Bank, located on Arch, below sth street.
has been thrown out by joint action Of the
bank examiners and clearing house. IL has a
capital OF 500, zoe, with deposits amounting to
about $500 600. An Investigation is making Of
its present condition.