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New-York tribune., 1871-10-21
TIM YRYNOTE

The German Democrats of our City have solved
the problem of union for Municipal Reform.
They had the power to insist on naming one
of themselves for high place on the Reform
County Ticket with a noble disinterested-
ness, they declined to do 30, and proposed in
stead Maj Gen. FRANZ SIGEL. The Republi-
cans can now meet them halfway without
sacrifice of principle or self-respect. We in
sisted that Republicans must not be excluded
from the Reform tickets, not because
we would not cheerfully suppOrt-as we
have repeatedly done-Reform tickets COM
posed entirely of Democrats. But many Re-
publicans think this business has been over
done; so we could not carry some of them
for the Ledwith ticket last year, and it would
probably have been worse this year. Repub-
licans who care nothing for the offices feel
humiliated and shamed by voting, year after
year, for candidates whose especial friends
proclaim that they can in no case vote for O
Republican.
The German Democrats who mean Reform
have happily relieved us from embarrassment
by proposing Gen. SIGEL. We can now heart
lily and hopefully urge our Republican friends
to work and vote for the Democratic candi-
dates likewise presented by the German Demo-
Gratis, and to unite ia the support Of Reform
candidates for other Offices, though o ma
jOrity of them should be Democrats. We can
elect Gen. Sigel by Ten Thousand majority
after being cheated Twenty Thousand. And
we can elect all the candidates borne on the
same ticket if the spirit which governs the
German Democratic .Reformers shall animate
also the other parties whose cooperation is es-
sential. And never doubt that it will
HenOeforth, Let all miStrust and apprehension
be thrown to the winds! This City will elect
the Reform County ticket and send majority
of anti-Ring Republicans TO both Senate and
Assembly. And the Legislature thus consti-
tuted will send down Committee of Investi-
CATION which will drag every iniquity of the
Tammany swindlers into daylight, and compel
those who do not run to dIsgorge what re-
mains Of their plumber. Rejoice. friends of
New-York tribune., 1871-10-21
FRA UDS IN ARCHITECTURE.

Mr.. Horace White of The Chicago Tribune
has written an interesting letter to The Gin
cinnai Commercial, describing his personal ex-
pcriences during the great fire. What he says
upon one point deserves especial consideration
in every city, He confirms the general impress
sion that the magnificent edifces supposed to
be fire-prOOf were constructed in the most
family manner. All stone buildings, of what
ever kind, crumbled away at once. Iron stood
as little as stone. Brick alone resisted the
heat and many structures of this material
would probably have been saved if they had
been properly arranged internally. The Post
Office was fair sample of the sO-called fire.
proof buildings. The floors were of
tiles resting upon brick arches supported
by iron beams. Iron columns supplied the
place of internal walls. The window-c castings
and doors were of irOn-in fact there was hardly
any wood in the building except the furniture
The heat, however, was sufficient to warp the
iron columns and displace the beams, and so
the whole interior tumbled into the cellar
The Tribune building had inside brick walls
strengthened with iron columns, and securely
braced. 1t stood while everything around was
blazing, but it was burned out at last and
large part of the front was knocked out by the
warping of the iron beams.
New-YOrk is full of the same class of de-
lusive buildings to which the Chicago Post
Office belonged, architects proceeding apparently
upon the assumption that to make an edifce
fre-proof it is only necessary to build it of
some material which will not burn. 1t IS of
course hardly less important to construct it
in such a manner that its walls, and beams,
and pillars will not bend under the influence
Of heat nor its doors fall from their castings
as did those OF the Post-Ofice in Chicago.
How to obtain this solidity is problem which
demands the immediate study of the scientific
mechanic. 1t certainly cannot be obtained by
the use Of the elongated iron beams and col
umns now adopted in nearly all our most pre-
tentious buildingsj and as for the Showy iron
warehouses and shops which line our business
thoroughfares, they would curl up and fall to
pieces in great fire like hocses-of card. The
cheapness of iron in comparison with the best
qualities Of stone, the facility with which 1t
can be shaped fQS architectural purposes, and
the rapidity with which it can be handled,
have given it a dangerous popularity in New
York; but we venture to predict that it vii
not be in high favor in the new Chicago.
New-York tribune., 1871-10-21

OF all the dens of iniquity in New-York,
there are few more horrible than Ludlow Street
Jail. We have repeatedly pointed out the
practices of its jailor, Warden Tracey, and
named some of the almost innumerable crimes
against law and humanity practiced there by
him and his agents. BY representations made
to Sheriff Brennan of the maltreatment of an
old prisoner for debt, stricken with paralysis
and neglected in his cell for eleven days, that
officer was induced to make personal examina-
ton of the Jail and the case, and to rebuke the
Warden for his inhumanity, and to release the
prisoner. The horrible story of this mans in
human treatment and the more pleasant sequel
of his release is detailed in other columns.
Sheriff Brennan pleads previous ignorance of
the condition of the Jail, and all knowledge of
the Warden's practices. This is as inexcusable
as that of the Sheriffs blind adherent, Capt.
Walsh of the police force that he knew moth
ing of the panel houses in his precinct, and
cOnvicts him at once of incompetence. If his
virtuous indignation be indeed genuine, he will
take immediate steps to investigate the charges
made yesterday in one of the United States
courts that counterfeit money is dealt in in
the prison, and bring the guilty persons,
whether his own appointees or Controller Con-
nolly's partner, as Tracey is alleged to be-
to summary justice.
New-York tribune., 1871-10-21
OUR ANCIENT FRIEND AND TRUE ALLY.

OUR ANCIENT FRIEND AND TRUE Ally
The arrival of the Grand Duke Alexis is now
expected daily, and almost hourly, and metro
poitan society is agitated with the question what
we shall do with him. Three or four times
already we have been favored with the visits
of princes, ard our recollection of the fcstiv-
tiles which then took place, the vulgar din
ners, the dull dances, the horrible parading
of unfortunate guests through our public in
stitutiOns, and the outbreak of all manner of
meanness, snObbery, and social misbehaviOr
which kept our first circles" i'll a turmoil for
many week, is not at all savory. Shall we
do any better with the young Russian than we
did with the young Englishmenf The Mayor
and Corporation mean to let him alone
which is great point gained. There is
Committee of reception and entertain
ment, appointed nobody knows how, and
representing nobody knows what. 1t
comprises, however, great many estima-
bic gentlemen, who probably understand
propriety, and will do very we'll if they only
retain their self-possessiOn. But there = the
rub. Your well-to-dO American citizen does
not get chance to dine with the son of a
Car every day in the year. Your Madison
ave. mothers and daughters have not often
the golden luck to reflect the light which ra-
dates from princely presence. If the favored
mortals upon whom the privileges of the
Committee are to fall get their heads turned
by this young Tartar, and commit all manner
of absurdities, they will only repeat too
common experience. We hope the Grand Duke
will have cordial and honorable reception,
for the friendship his country has shown to
ours, and the generosity with which Russia
treated our naval officers few years ago; but
we beg that he may be greeted with dignity
and entertained with good manners and good
TASTE
And to this end we insist that there be an
end to this discreditable quarrel with the
Minister whom the Car chooses to keep with
us, and our Government does not choose to
send away. The manner in which he has been
badgered and semi-oflicially insrlted would be
shameful treatment for the official represent
ative of any foreign Power entitled to the
immunities of the diplomatic corps; it is
foolish, as well as criminal when applied to
the representative of the Power that, in time
of trial. proved our best friend. We say
nothing for or against Mr.. Catacazy we
demand that the representative of Russia be
treated with all the courtesy due our ancient
ally, and that the visit of the Cars son be
not made the occasion for fresh sights to the
Cars Minister Plenip potentiary.
New-York tribune., 1871-10-21

wheat and produces the iron at home, exhibits
. large faiing~>Off in its foreign trade, but
has actually grown richer. It was the detriment
which some industries suffered, the reaction
upon Others and the inability to correct the
evils promptly, that made the French people
clamor for tho right to adjust their tariff and
prevent undue competition. Their experience
is q warning to all nations against commercial
treaties for long periods, and an admonitlon
to regard the legislative control Of the tariff
as precious popular right.
Before the Treaty expires the French Assem-
bly, will doubtless have prepared tariff framed
in accordance with the suggestions it has in
vited from tho manufacturers and industrial
associations. Whatever, then, may be the fate
of liberal institutions in France, it will be re-
membered of the Republic that under it the
people regaincd control of their industrial
legislation, and emancpated France from the
shackIes which the Imperial system had forged
for her.
New-York tribune., 1871-10-21
Nei1|2lork Daily 0ribmare,
SATURDAY. OCTOBER 81. 1871.
TRIPLE E S III E E T.

The reports OF the last German Expedition claim the
discovery Of open Polar Sea- free OF ice and swarmuG
with whales. - NJ POuyer-Quertier has been decor
ated with Cross of the Legion Of Honor In recognition
Of his services in negotiating the late Treaty. 80
Favorable reports have been received from Algeria
The President will sarrve in Washington this even
ing $4,000 was stolen from safe in Woodbury.,
Conn. Frank Blair spoke on the New Departure in
Selma, Ala. 80 An overland mai-cOsch has been at
tackled by road agents
mandamus has Issued against Controller Connolly,
compelling him to raise funds for the Park Department
60 The Insurance Convention discussed mortality
tables and rates Of interest. 80 The Custom House
County Convention approved the Reform party nomina
tiOns. Vim. NJ. Evarts addressed the Citizens
Convention at Chickerng Hail. - The Republican
Kings County and Brooklyn City Conventions held.
- George Bolts was found guilty Of the wilful muir
der of "Pct" Hslsted. - Receivers have been sp
pointed for the Washington and Market Fire Insurance
Companies, 80 The Grand Duke Alexis is expected
to-day. 60 Gold, 1l2i, ia, 1l2i. Thermometer. 66'
63o
New-York tribune., 1871-10-21

an answer to It's question. Senator sherma.,
had stated that
Az least sieoocoooo must at all evenss be raised Inv
Tarfn' for that sum necessary to meet (the REQUIRE
ments OIL our Loan Laws aud Pension lawao
The La'0s" you perceive; not the mere
payment Of interest and pensions. Now ope
provision OF the Loan and Legal Tender act
which is the basis Of our entire Financial avs.
tenn pledges the faith Of the Nation Lo Sh.
payment and extinction of not less than ona
per cent. per annum Of the principaI Of our
National Debt, in addition to the interest.
Mr.. Sherman, therefore, was entirely and
literally accurate in his statement; though Tho
World, by dexterously substituting for 1t one
of its own, tries to convict him of error. The
Senator is emphatically right. at Ieast
" "$16O,OOO,O0O" are absolutely required to NEE.
the obligations he specifies, and We think
several Millions more.
New-York tribune., 1871-10-21
THE ABROGATION OF THE FRENCH CON-
MEPCJAI TREATY.


The Anglo French Commercial Treaty of 1860
is doomed. The formal notice given by the
| French Government will terminate its exist
ence one year hence. 1t is not the least re-
markable of the radical changes in French
affairs that NJ. Theirs, after contending with
mastery eloquence and dogged perseverance
against the Imperial fiscal policy, is now ena-
bled to abrOgate its leading measure, and to
do 30 as President of French Republic.
The Treaty was created by the political neces-
stiles of the Empire, and very appropriately
shares in its extinction. Louis Napoleon felt
that England would forget the crime of De-
cember and the traditional hostility of his
house if she was allowed to sell her wares and
fabrics in the French market. His calculation
proved correct, but he forfeited the confidence
of the industrial classes at home, and when
the hour of disaster arrived England was
powerless to assist him. The Treaty was
stealthily negotiated and arbitrarily ratified /;
the Emperor not even venturing to submit it
10 his docile legislative body or to ask the
verdict of the people upon its provisions. This
despotic feature was one of the reasons which
rendered the measure particularly obnoxious.
The concessions it made could otherwise have
been revoked when experience proved them
to be unwarranted.
Regarded as whole, the French Tariff which
the Treaty embodied was emlnently Protective,
although the act was absurdly hailed as the
advent of Fret Trade, which was ultimately
to embrace all Continental Europe. England
took care to secure her alcoholic manufactures
from unrestricted competition with the cheaper
French spirits, while France stipulated for
higher rates on iron products than are imposed
in our Tariff The cheaper cost of labor
employed rendered less rates On other pro-
ducts more Protective than the higher duties
which we collect. A British manufacturer has
declared that 1S per cent was virtually pro-
hibitiye on cotton goods intended for sale In
France, while our revenue returns show large
importatiops under duties averaging over S5
per cent.
French commerce has undoubtedly expanded
In the last decade, but our experience proves
that the imports and exports are greater, and
the revenue larger, under Protection than In
periods of comparative Free Trade. But the
foreign commerce of nation is not in itself
an accurate measure Of national advancement
or decline. The nation which formerly under
Free Trade imported 1000 tuns of pig iron
and exported $4,000 bushels of wheat in OK
change tgt now under Protection consumes tho
New-York tribune., 1871-10-21

The principal feature of the City Conven'
ton of the Council of Reform, held last night
was the speech of the Hon. w. M. Evarts
who took his first opportunity since his re-
turn from Europe to identify himself most
heartily with the more recent movements toward
reform in city affairs. The remarks of Mr..
Evarts contain just the points which must con-
stantly be forced upon the attention of every
honest voter until election day: If we carry
the Legislature against Tammany, we have a
halter about the necks of the thieves and cor
rupt judges; nothing but an unbroken front
can do this work. Let this be understood,
and we may cherish hope of delverance for
the city
New-York tribune., 1871-10-21

An examination into the condition of the in
surance companies which held risks on Chicago
property reveals the fact that ffty-onc are
virtually insolvent or hOpelessy embarrassed
and that two or three more will probably be
obliged to suspend. All of the corporations
are doing their best, undoubtedly, being well
aware of the advantage which will be acquired
hereafter by every company having large risks in
the burned city weathcring the gale. OF those re-
ported insOlvent nearly onehalf are in this State,
twelve in Chicago, twelve in New England
five in Ohio, and one in California. 1t is un-
derstOod that there are other companies which
will find it difficult to avoid insolvency, but
hope to continue business. Yet, taking the
amount of capital represented in the assets of
the companies, and that of the loss of property
in Chicago, it is estimated that the return to
the insurers will be considerably over fifty per
cent on their insurance. This will be good
beginning for the sufferers; and the net result
will be wholesome lesson to insurance COM
panes not, to use hOmely figure, "tO put
"too many eggs into one basket"
New-York tribune., 1871-10-21
VIRGINIA COAL AND IRON.

The certain and speedy completion Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, connecting by
rail every important city of old Virginia. through
the heart of West Virginia, with the valleys
of the Kanawha, Ohio, and Mississippi, gives a
new value to the Mineral wealth of both the
States traversed by that great work. We are
indebted to Gen j. D. Imboden for full, cir
cumstantial account Of the Iron and Coal de-
posts of either State, with approximate state
ments of their extent and value respectively,
which we condense as follows:
The ascertained and tested Coal-felds of
Virginia proper are as follows:
I. The Chesterfield, near tide-water at Rich
mOnd-1So square miles; D.
Q. The Prince Edward, 65 miles southwest
ward of the foregoing-S0 square miles;
8. The Dan River Cpartly In North Carolina)
near Danville-e0 or 30 square miles;
4. The Cumberland (of Maryland), whereof
there is in Virginia some 90 to 80 square miles,;
8. The Dora" (Anthracite) in Augusta
County, at the head Of the Shenandoah
scarcely opened-extent unknown;
.. The New River and Catawba Mont
gomery and Pulaski Counties-extending also
through Giles County, partially Anthracite, and
developed in several places This field extends
into ..
West Virginia, which embraces 10000 Of the
$4,000 square miles of the great Allegheny
coal -basin-the largest and among the richest
known to exist In tho world. It's center seems
70 DO the valley Of the Great Kanawha. the
New-York tribune., 1871-10-21
y amnsemente, ett., 0his Gpsnns.

O..
GcTpEMY or MUsIC.-English Oper@; A. 1; Sa-
t.neIa At8: II TrOVGtOre Nine PSrePa-toA Aao ,
BoorH's THEATER.-At 1t and at 8: " Macbeth"
Mlss CuAnhA an,
FIFTH AVENUE TnEArER. At II and at 6; D-
GIopE THEArER.-At 2 and at 8: Burlesque and
Vaudeville Company! ,,,,
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-At 2 and at g: " Eileen
Oge." The FlOrepoeA
LIMA Epw1N's THEATER.-At and at 8: Opera
Bouse: La Perichole." Nile, Aimee
EeWYork" MAyN
OLYMPIC THEArER.-At and at 8: "Humpty
Duapty." @. L. FOI.
STrrNw,y HAII.-Mrs. Moulton's Concert. At 8:
CAicaFo Relief Concert German HederhrAnl
IINIoN SQUARE THEATER.-At and at 8: Bur
IesQOs and PantOmime Troupe
WALLACK's THEKTER.-"A A Curious Case,' and -
Game Of Speculation" Charles hstheWI
AMERICAN INSTITUTE EXHIBITION, Third-aVe and
SiIty.third-sL-OPea day and night
DAN RICEs CIRCUS, FOurteenth-st', between
Second and ThrdsveG
SAN Francisco MINsTRELs-Birch, Wambold, etc'
New-York tribune., 1871-10-21

1t is odd for Americans, who rather pride
themselves on the shifting character of our
national politics, to turn to Japan, that ancient
stronghold of conservatism, to observe the
Kaleidoscope changes which each month brings
to pass. The latest of these mutations-the
deposition of the Daimios and dissolution of
the fcudal system-is commented upon and
explained by our correspondent at Yedo, in
letter herewith published. The story is of
great interest, and prepares US for the next
act in this singular Oriental drama.
New-York tribune., 1871-10-21

Our correspondent at Paris furnishes some
curious information relating to the formation
of the Councils General, which may be found
enlighteuing to readers who have been puzzled
by the fact that much more Importance is
placed now on the election of these bodies than
formerly. 1t will be seen that the Councils
are no longer mere Greek chorus, coming
down to the front of the stage only to ap-
plaud all that has gone before The picture of
French Republicanism which is presented is
neither inviting nor reassuring to real Repub-
licaDs
New-York tribune., 1871-10-21
Reform for daylight is beaming and the sun
shiAs Of truth viii soon itlumine Che darkest
dens of rapaeity and theft
FAIR WEATHER YACHTS.

The indiscreet and under-bred boasts OF
some of our less reputable journals over the
result of the first and second yacht races OF
this week have received a sudden check, and
tO-day's race will be watched with an eager
ness and anxiety not yet exhibited by the
American side in this contest. Mortifying as
were the revelations as to the condition OF our
yachts, attending the Livonia's victory on
Thursday, they had not been wholly unsus-
pected. The oldest members of the Club have
long known what the youngest must now be
convinced of-that the American pleasure fleets
have been built with more regard to speed
and beauty of outline than to sea-
worthiness. At the end of two days racing
in which only one American yacht was actu-
| ally engaged, three of those nominated to sail
| the Livonia were damaged beyond immediate
repair, the fourth being fortunately on the Dry
Dock. Sails, never of the strongest, have
been rent into shreds and bowsprits have been
snapped like pipe-stems by half gales at which
the stronger built and laughter trimmed En-
glishman laughs. In plain and bnet words,
tho fact is forced upon the Americans that
they. have built up fair weather pleasure
navy. largely fit only for Summer cruises with
in the safe waters of the Bay or Sound
Something of the misfortunes of the Club YES
sells is due to the fact that their owners we're
over confident, that the Committee manage
ment was negligent and that the vessels
which should have kept in reserve were need
lessly wasting strength, running risks, and
firing their crews in witnessing the
sailing of the Columbia and Livonia
on Monday and Wednesday. But it
is nevertheless true that primarily the defeat
of Thursday is due to the fact that in build
ing American yachts too much of strength has
been sacrificed to beauty.
Time and a few such lessons as the Livonla
gave us on Thursday will cure us Of the ten
dency to effeminacy in yacht models In the
present emergency our whole dependence is ON
the Sappbo and Columbia. The Dauntlcss can
not repair damages before Tuesday or We'd
nesday next; the Palmer is in not much better
condition. A full force of men is at work on
the Columbia, and the Sappho is fresh from
the Dry Dock. In light wind the Columbia
can still make gallant effort, while in good
gale the Sappho will prove a dangerous con-
testant for the Livonia. All this is matter
of mere conjecture, however, though it must
be confessed that the present prospect is not
very encouraging for the American yachts.
New-York tribune., 1871-10-21

The Rio JaneirO correspondent Of THE TRIB-
UNE notices the departure thence, on a United
States slOOp-of-war, of what is probably the
last of the hasty cOlOnists who left the South
at the close of our Rebellion. 1t is a pathetic
testimony to the iufatuation Of the Southern
people that these persons should have gone at
all 1t is equally striking evidence in favor of
the superior attractiveness of their native land
that they have resolved to come back under
the Stars and Stripes.
New-York tribune., 1871-10-21

The Hon. 1. ". BAKER, IT,, the Republican
candidate for Senator in the XIIth District COM
nosed of Rensselaer, and Washington Counties, has
served repeatedly In the Assembly with signal
integrity and fidelity. His election woald not
be doabsful-ss the district has ut least 1900
mafonty-but for the fact that the Democrats
of Troy have been taking lessons in fraud
from their brethren in this City, and have
proved apt scholars. They thus swelled
their vote At least 1000 last Fall
and not for from 1900 last Spring by re-
peating and miscounting: and they arc on hand
for like rascality this Fall. The Republicans OF
Troy will this time counterfeit their Frauds 40
New-York tribune., 1871-10-21

Senator Frank Blair has been making speech
at Montgomery, Ala, which will surprise many
of his Democratic comrades, though nobody
should be surprised at any of his utterances.
He makes some criticisms on the Republican
party, and we can generally gather hints as to
our weak 1p0intsJ from our adYersaries. His
sueeestiOnR. to the Democracy, touching their
selection Of q Republican Presidential candi-
date in 1872, are undoubtedly reflected from
opinions rapidly forming in the Democratic
party.