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The New York herald., 1871-03-15
Personal Intelligence.

General McCook, OF Ohio, has left the Fifth Avenue
Hotel for home. kNst
Colonel L. Fl. Robinson. Of the United States
Army, is quartered at the Metropolitan Hotel.
Lord Howard de walden has left the Hoffman
House for washington.
MIR. @. 7. Hulburd, superintendent OF the new
Post once, is stopping at the Astor House.
Hon. John l.. King, OF Springfield Mass, IS So
journlng at the Fifth Avenue Hotel ,
Commodore Meade, OF the United States Navy, is
stationed at the Ast0r House.
Colonel James Fass from Georgia, is at the Metro
politan Hotel.
Mr.. J. Tllinghass. prominent politician Of
Albany, IL temporarily at the st. Nicholas Hotel.
Judge 8. Woodward, from Vermont, is at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel. !
Mr.. Vernon Seaman, OF San Francisco is at the
st. James Hotel
General ]. L. Gilman, or North Carolina, has ar.
rived Mt the Grand Central Hotel N
Colonel Charles A. Converse, from Connecticut u
temporarily at the Sturtevant House.
The New York herald., 1871-03-15
A nIetrop olitan Museum OF Art.

The generous alacrity with which few of
our wealthier citizens have already subscribed
more than hundred thousand dollars toward
two hundred and fifty thousand dollar fund
for the establishment of a metropolitan mu-
scum OF art is, we are confident, but an ear.
nest of the response which the public at large
will make to the appeal in favor Of this highly
commendable object. There is now every
reason to hope that the shame of having no
such museum will speedily be forever removed
from the escutcheon of New York. Let us
hope also that sound discretion will be exer-
cised in laying well the foundations Of an in
stitution which may yet prove to be one of the
most useful as we'll as glorious attractions Of
our metropolis. We state elsewhere in our
columns the objects and expectations of the
committee who have taken the museum In
charge. The names, both of committee and
contributors there recorded are sufficient
guarantee that there is intelligence and enter
prise enlisted with the effort to bring it to sue
cessful issue. The idea was put in shape
year ago, but it was only recently that char
ter was obtained. The object of the museum
is to illustrate the history of art and cultivate
the finer tastes Of the people, as well as to
afford an unex,eptionable school to the stu
dent. In fact, it is designed to give us a
museum on the plan of that at South Kensing-
ton in London. The enterprise is worthy
the attention and support Of every intelligent
citizen. tI-ae
The New York herald., 1871-03-15
Tho News from France.

On Monday evening Paris was quiet, the
remaining malcontents among the National
Guards of Montmartre having submitted to the
their possession. Yesterday, however, as our
dispatches published this morning report,
s'some disorders" occurred in the city and
several policemen were mobbed. This news
indicates that the gentlemen Of the pave
ment' have not yet been reduced to absolute
subsection, and ii will be fortunate thing for
them, for France and for the government of
M. Theirs if the necessity does not arise for
teaching them what law and order are, by
means Of bullets and grapeshot.
1t is reported that ''the German government
has asked information from that of France
whether the decree issued by the late Govern
ment of the National Defence for the expulsion
Of Germans from France has been cancelled" !"
Although an immediate reply was demanded
at the request of M. Favre time was given for
consideration Of tae question. A Berlin
official paper threatens reprisals ''unless
France protects peaceful Germans returning
to their avocations and residences in that
country" 1t seems to us most unwise
in them to return at present. The animosities
engendered by the war have not yet
even cooled; in point of fact they are more
intense than ever. 1t will be unsafe for
Germans to seek or renew residences in
France while the feeling in the country is SO
bitter against them. Undoubtedly the
condition of affairs is much to be regretted
and says little for the civilization of the age
but the recognition of and submission to facts
are necessary, and we trust the Germans will
not ignore them and imperil their persons and
lives by too hasty return to France.
The New York herald., 1871-03-15

THE GREAT SUGAR CAsE.-We have already
announced that in this case, which had been
at trial for thirteen days before Judge Blatch-
ford, in the United States District Court, the
jury were discharged without being able to
agree to verdict The action was brought
by the government against the firm of Weld &
Co. to recover four hundred thousand dollars.
being the amount of duty which they claim
they have been defrauded Of owing to an
alleged false return in the weight of an
importation Of sugar by the defendants from
Manila. This return, the government say,
was procured by bribe given by the defend,
ants to the United States Weigher. As the
suit is one of very great Importance to ths
various commercial interests of the city, and
especially to importers, we publish to-day
carefully prepared RESUME of the facts and
leading legal points, which will be found well
worthy of attentive perusal.
The New York herald., 1871-03-15

THE SCHMIDT MURDER CASE is being inves-
tigated by Coroner Schirmer. This is the
case of the young German who was mur-
dered in barroom by party of roughs of
the Nineteenth ward gang, and the Witnesses
yesterday identified FIVE of the prisoners as
being mixed up in the assault. A crowd Of
roughs belonging, doubtless, to the same
gang, and having strong fellow feeling for
the prisoners, were present at the inquest
yesterday, and kept 10 the prisoners vicinity
on the return to the Tombs. These same
fellows attempted rescue when the prisoners
were first arrested, and we advise the police
tn keen close eve upon them,
The New York herald., 1871-03-15

ARKANSAS Politics are incomprehensible
There is no more dependence to be placed
upon them than upon that 'sheathen Chinee"
that are dark. Governor Clayton, who was
under the ban of impeachment a few weeks
ago, having made his arch enemy, the Lieu
tenant Governor, his Secretary Of State and
thus debarred him from the succession, has
again gone before the Legislature that was SO
recently thirsting for his blood, and again
been elected United States Senator. The poll
tical tricks Of Arkansas are as unfathomable
as its mud.
The New York herald., 1871-03-15

THE HANDICAP RACES AT JEROME PARE. =.
The weights for the handicap races Of the
American Jockey Club will be found in
another column, aud we commend them to
the owners of the horses as the most evenly
balanced List of weights that were ever
adjusted. We do not see where an objection
can be made. The bookmakers will be puz-
zled In making out their schedule to find
favorites; and, if we are not very much mis-
taken, the judges will be in like dilemma in
placing the horses at the end of the races.
The New York herald., 1871-03-15
TIE ERIE RAILWAY AND THE ENGLISH sro

The ERIE RAILWAY AND THE ENGLISH STOCK
HoLDERs.-By reference to our law report it
will be seen that notice has been issued by
Mr.. Kenneth G. White, as Master in Equity, to
Mr.. James II. Coleman, the receiver appointed
in the State court, calling upon the latter gen.
tleman to attend personally on Monday next,
at Mr.. Whites Office, in the United States
building, and proceed with the delivery of
sixty thousand and fifty-six shares of the
stock of the Erie Railway Company to the
owners, Messrs. Heath and Raphael, or to
their duly authorized attorneys or agents. In
this matter Mr.. White acts under tho authority
of the order recently made in the United
States Circuit Court by Judge Blatchford.
We have seen and heard much Of this Erie
litigation. The public, it seems, are not yet
destined to be done with it, and probably
before 1t is over there will be many ''feld
day" in the federal courts.
The New York herald., 1871-03-15

the democratic party doing in order TO convert
the difficulties Of their adversaries into their
own opportunity By the democratic party
We mean the democratic party OF New York,
and we may narrow that down to the leaders
OF Tammany-the ring, or by whatever name
they may be known. II is evident that II they
are to seize upon the chances within their
reach to become the great national pars, ~r
1872 they must not fritter away shoir strength
or imperl their dignity by any petty selfish
legislation at Albany. They must not permit
themselves to bo used by ambitious individuals
for personal ends, neither must they assume
the responsibility of too many legislative jobs.
With this word Of caution to the New York
democracy we would remind them that if the
gate to power and the Presidency is not opened
for them in 1872 there is every prospect that
1t will be in 1876, unless by some stupid blum
dering they ruin the fortunes Of the party.
But does it follow inevitably from all this
that the republican party under the leadership
of General Grant-and this Sumner difficulty,
and his st. Domingo annexation views, and
the plans which he has in hand In connection
with the policy of securing the trade of the
South American States for this country, prove
that he has the capacity to be a leader-does
it follow, we say, that the party is past recu-
peration? Not at all. Misfortune often binds
up the wounds of wrangling factions-puts
their petty quarrels to rest. Adversely Is
great healing salve for the ills Of political
parties. Prosperity, like plethora of blood
in the system, often breeds diseases. If the
republican party have any manhood or pluck
in them would they not rather rally together
and close ranks for good fight in the face of
danger2
Columns and cohorts and torn standards on
the battle field have been driven to the last
point of resistance and almost to despair; but
threatening them have sometimes rallied the
broken ranks, have brought fresh front to
the enemy and converted disaster into victory.
Why not, then, the demoralized cohorts Of the
republican party obtain strength from the
misfortune which apparently has befallen
them and unite more closely for the defence Of
their principles9 The result of the New
Hampshire election. nor the result of the cleo
tions to come in the Western and Central
States, so far from daunting them, may only
serve to determine them for bolder struggle
for maintenance of power. The dangers of
the republican party may, therefore, after all,
prove their strength under proper manage
ment; and the opportunities Of the democratic
party, on the other hand, may be wasted in
fruitless conflicts, jealousies and too daring
Legislation before the grand Presidential con-
test of 1872 comes about.
The New York herald., 1871-03-15

BRITISH ARMY REFoRM.-A cable despatch
this morning tells us that Sir John Paking-
ton opposes vigorously the government mea-
asure which provides for the abolition OF
the purchase Of commissions in the British
army. This is quite natural. Sir John is
a tory. But the government measure is a
good one and ought to succeed. The sys-
tenn of purchasing commissions has been at
all times, and wherever praciised, a fruitful
source Of corruption. 1t is no necessary source
Of strength to the British army, but the reverse.
1t is one Of the evils inseparable from an
oligarchy. Its abolition will be heavy blow
to the aristocracy. Democracy is doing well
in England.
The New York herald., 1871-03-15
The New Hampshire EIecslon-sucoe.. Of tho

The New Hampshire EIectlOn-Success Of tho
Democrats-A Tempest In Teapot.
The republicans suffered q complete de-
feat In the New Hampshire election yes
terday. Down to this Sumner affair at
Washington they were confident Of sweerins
the State, but by the removal "f GUNNER from
the Senate Cn~--iss.s on Foreign Relations
.a.v old dyed-in-the-wool New Hampshire radi-
calls appear to have become demoralized SO
far as to give up the fight. The democrats, Of
course, will crow Justify over the result as
the beginning of great political revo-
luton, destined, without further inter
ruption, to SO on gathering strength until it
eliminates in the great continental democratic
whirlwind of 1872. But from the elections of
1862-democratic from New York westward
to Mssouri-the enthusiastic democracy were
confident of electing their President in 1864,
and yet in 1864 they were terribly defeated.
Again, the State elections of 1867, generally
democratic, it was thought opened the way to
the democracy for their Presidential ticket in
1868; but again, with the union of the repub-
licans and the bringing up of their reserves to
the front, they were completely victorious, in
Guiding the election of two-thirds Of the
House of Representatives.
New Hampshire is very closely divided
State between the two parties, and the defec-
ton or indifference of one or two thousand
men throughout the State on the republican
side is sufficient to turn it upside down. Yes
terday's election, doubtless, went by default to
a great extent on account of the detection or
Indifference of the Sumner school of radicals.
But this is sporadic case. There is really
nothing in this Sumner imbroglio beyond
the sensation of a nine days won
der. There might be serious mischief
in 1t If this were the year Of the
Presidential elections; but there is still
year to pass through before the real Presi-
Dental agitation will begin, and within these
twelve months to come we shall probably,
through the development of the programme
of the administration, have the whole repub-
lican party arrayed in solid front under the
banner Of General Grant. We doubt, indeed,
whether this Sumner detection will extend
even to the approaching Connecticut cleo
ton. The democrats will unquestionably
charge this result in New Hampshire
to the weakness of General Grant; but
it Is their game to cut him out, If
possible, because they know that the odds are
heavily against them while he is the recog-
nized republican candidate. The republicans
now will be apt to understand this thing, and
that General Grant is their only saliva
ton. They will understand that if two men
ride upon the same horse together one Of
them must ride behind, and Sumner, too, will
be made to understand it. They will under
stand that party without head is like an
army without general, and that the republi-
can party must stand by General Grant or 20
to pieces. In this view the New Hampshire
election is tempest 10 teapot.
The New York herald., 1871-03-15

THE BILL OF Mr.. TWEED changing the
system Of the tax levy in New York city was
reported In the State Senate yesterday. There
was some apprehension Of stiff fight over it,
the less prominent city democratic members
being understood to oppose it as a means of
closing against them the rich lode of the old
tax levy system and the republican members
opposing 1t on general party principles. But
it was received very quietly in the Senate last
night, and some weak amendments on the part
of one republican member being rejected,
it was ordered to third reading by the
customary party vote.
The New York herald., 1871-03-15

RADICAL DECLARATION OF WAR AGAINST
THE ADMINISTRATIONS Phillips
issues ukase against the ADMINISTRATION.
We reprint it to-day from this weeks National
Standard. That paper was originally called
the Anti -Sla0e1y Standard, but slavery being
passed out Of the political programme 1t is
now simply the organ Of the foaming and
seething debris of an exhausted political vol
cano. Wendell Phillips declares war against
the administration for reasons he explains.
Let the war 60 on; the republic will come to
no harm.
The New York herald., 1871-03-15

The ST. DOMINGO COMMISSIONERS are at
Kingston, Jamaica, where they appear to
have created an immense sensation. All
Kingston is said to be alive doing them honor.
We take this to be another satisfactory de-
monstration Of the era Of good feeling that
prevails among all nations for here are the
representatives of the two nations that are
even now competing or preparing to compete
for the great prize Of commerce to flow through
the DArien ship canal hobnobbing and max
ing merry together-the negotiators for the
purchase Of storeheuse for us In St. Do
mingo JOLLY entertained by our business
rival, in their own storehonss in Jamaica.
The New York herald., 1871-03-15
The Adjournment Of COpGross-6lgni0 ,ant
Vote Of tho Senate.

Vote OF tho Senate.
BY very large vote the House had passed
resolution for bringing this session Of Con-
gress to an end on this day (the l5th), but ON
motion of Mr.. Morton in the Senate yester-
day the resolution was laid on the table-yeas
32, nays l3, all In the negative democrats
except one-Mr. Trumbull, republican. This
is significant vote, as very brief explana-
tion will serve to show.
The high tariff or home protection republi-
cans In the House find themselves in this Con-
gress in hopeless minority. They are afraid
that with the prolongatlon Of the session the
abolition Of the duty on salt and coal may bo
carried through the Senate, and they do not
find much relief In the thought that the aboli-
ton of the duty on tea and coffee may also be
carried. The vote by which the bills repeal
ing all these duties have passed the House is
very decisive, and the coal and iron men Of
the House do not feel that their cause Is per-
fectly safe in the Senate. On the other hand,
the democrats of both houses are dead set
against the proposed bill for the suppression
Of the Southern Ku Kllx Klans, who are
charged by the republicans as being elec>
tionesring desperadoes of the Southern demo-
cratic party, whose business it is, by acts Of
lawless violence and terrorism, to drive the
negroes from the polls or compel them to vote
the democratic ticket. At all events, in order
to defeat this proposed bill for the suppression
Of the Ku Klux, the democrats of both
houses are in favor Of adjourning at once.
Mr.. Morton's motion In the Senate with the
vote upon 1t laying the aforesaid resolution Of
adjournment on the table, means that the
republicans of the Senate intend first to pass
this Ku Klux bill and in the meantime the St.
Domingo Commission may return In season to
enable the President to submit their reports
from the island, with a special message to
both houses on the subject of annexation.
The result, therefore, of this Senate vote on
the House adjournment resolution may bs an
indefinite extension Of the session.
The New York herald., 1871-03-15
Music and the Drama.

Assuredly New York city is entitled to re-
cognition as a first class capital in the
dramatic and musical world when it can wit
ness on single day two such memorable
events as the farewell benefit of Marie See
bach and the welcome return of Christine
Nilsson. At the Seebach matinee yesterday,
in Wallacks theatre, the most consummate
actress who has yet trod the American stage
evinced iu comedy powers fully equal, If not
superior, to those by which she has won en-
thusiastic applause in tragedy. Thalia, no
less than Melpomene, is the inspiring muse Of
Marie Seebach. This was abundantly proved
at the Stadt theatre on Monday evening and
at Wallack's yesterday by the exquisite art
of her impersonation of Anna Elise 10 the
popular comedy Of that name. That role is in
itself peculiarly favorable for the display Of
Madame Seebach's rare versatility Of genius,
inasmuch as its swift alterations of light and
shade make it at times as fearful and even
passionate as at other times it is delicate,
graceful and mirth provoking. Her admirable
acting yesterday brought to mind Prior's
famous line -
The Loves delighted and the Graces played.
While wishing that this illustrious German
artistic may enjoy prosperous provincial tour,
we hope that the enterprising manager, Mr..
Grau, will not permit her one hundred and
forty first to be her last appearance in our
metropolis.
The splendid ovation to Christine Nilsson
last eveninp at SteinWay Hall In honor Of
her recent victorious progress throughout the
country was not only tribute to the extra
ordinary gifts and accomplishments Of the
Swedish songstress, but also an encouraging
proof that our people are rapidly advancing in
the love and knowledge Of music. But that
nothing less than the successful revival Of
Italian opera will satisfy them should be re-
membered by the stockholders Of the Ac ademy
and by ambitious managers.
The New York herald., 1871-03-15

dissolved, and the eight thousand dollars which
it received by private subscription for the erec-
ton Of statue to Senator Tweed is to be
returned to the subscribers. Probably the
subscribers, with this return Of money to their
pockets, will be better satisfied with the ssatu
quo than thev would have been with the statue.
The New York herald., 1871-03-15

WINNIPEG. EG.-Another war is threatened in
the Red River country. The Canadian volun-
teers holding that Territory under control have
been guilty Of outrages against their officers
and the civil authorities, and as elections
were to have been held there for members Of
the Dominion Parliament on the 4th inst. fears
were entertained OF general uprising and
revolt. s., mnm
The New York herald., 1871-03-15

The KU KLU1 BILL agreed upon by the joint
Buffers, and as far as he could 60, in his
heartfelt desire to fay every Ku Klux alive,
General Butler has gone in this bill.
The New York herald., 1871-03-15

THE BOARD OF HEALTH has instituted
vigorous measures for the immediate and
thorough cleaning Of all the streets. We are
glad to see the Board disposed to do the
1'clean thing" Certainly nothing Is more
needed than a sweeping Of some of the side
Rtreets
The New York herald., 1871-03-15

FORESTER, the Nathan murderer, is now
said to be in the Cambria county (Pa.) jail
Among the great numbers and varieties of
Forresters reported in different sections of the
country it will go hard if one genuine one is
not captured
The New York herald., 1871-03-15
ADJUSTMENTS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

HMvSlWcNiS iHlS ~ tCnNuuH ANU CvCViWu.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE. rwsn.y.tour.h street.
rs rhn
BOOTHS THEATRE. Esd ST.. between sth ana s,n avs-
MuoH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
WOODS MUSEUM Broadway, corner sOh s--Perform.
snces every afternoon ana evening.
NIBLo's GARDEN Broadway.-THT srRoTAoLE or
,wALLACK's THEATRE, Broadway ana 18TH street,
sILISSA, LIMA EDwINs THEATRE 7go sroadw.y-LrseAHp
GRAND OPERA HOUSE. corner of 9Th av ana a3d st.
LEs GEoRGIENNEs
OLYMPIC THEATRE: Broadway.-THz RrcnELrru OF
NEW YORK sTADT THEATRE. IS Bowery-FnA
BowERY THEATRE, Bowery.-os HAsD-A DAY
srEINwAY HALL Fourteenth street.-HAspxL's ORA
ToeIo, THE CREATION.
MRS. =. B: coNwAY's PARK THEATRE. Brooklyn
LEAH THE FoRsAKEN
SAN FRANCISCO MINSTREL. HALL, sss Bro. tv.y.-
MICRO MtNsTEKLsY, FARoEs. BuRLRsoUEs, 80.
TONY PASTORS OPERA HOUSE, sm Bowery.-vA.
RIk1r ENTERrAINMENT. Matinee at ~.
TT THEAGsa s.rs CoxI9UE 81 sro:ssx.y-cOXIc VOCAL.
ssyAErs Ss NEW OPERA HOUSE asd st., between 9Th
aooLEy's OPERA HOUSE. Brookl,n.-HooLKr's AND
KELLY LEoNs MINsTRELR
NEW YORK CIRCUS, Fourteenth .tres.-soxsrs IN
THE Rrsa. AORosATs, 40. Matinee taH.
DR. KAHN's ANATOMICAL MUSEUM. 745 Broadway
SoIRNoE AND
The New York herald., 1871-03-15

FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE. Twenty.fourth stree,
SARAIOGA. Matinee att
The New York herald., 1871-03-15

GLOBE THEATRE. 72s Broadway.-vAEIRry ENTER.
TAINMENT AC.-AfTER THE wAR. Matinee AT 2H.
The New York herald., 1871-03-15

BOOTHS THEATRE. Esd ST.. ossween Sth ana 6n AVS
MUoH Apo ABOUT NOTHING.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-08-16

Boston, August 15.-The centennial
anniversary of the birthday of Sir
Walter Scott was appropriately noticed
by a meeting Of the Massachusetts
Historical Society to. day. Addresses
were delivered by President Robert
G. Winthrop, George Hilyard, Ralph
Waldo Emerson and Rev. DR.. Water
son. Letters were read from VIM.
Cullen Bryant, Oliver Wendell
Holmes and Others. Sir Walter Scott
was elected an honorary member of
this society in 1922.