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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06
MORE LIGHT.

We mentioned a few weeks ago the APP
pointment of Mr.. Samuel Maddox of Brooklyn
to a snecure position in the New York
Custom House, and the creation of the in
comprehensive and apparently useless office of
Deputy Collector at Large expressly for his
accommodation. II was only by accident that
the public knew of this addition to the public
service and indeed, when we remember that
a Deputy Collector at Large is an ornamental
rather than useful functOnary, that the Gus
tOm-HOuse force at this time needs reduction
instead of enlargement, and that Mr.. Maddox
is-well, that he is Mr.. Sam Maddox we can
appreciate the reluctance Of the official
who made the appointment to allow it to be
mentioned except in official quarters. The
report that the order for keeping Custom
House appointments secret is enforced is
again current, and we fear there is some truth
in it. Such an order is most unwise. Until
we have a genuine Civil Service Reform Off we
are to have one at ALL, there is absolutely no
safeguard against improper appointments ex-
cept publicity. The Executive who distributes
offices at the back-door lays himself open to
the suspicion Of jObbery; and though he ap
point none but the very best men-men for
example as different az possible from the new
Deputy Collector at Large-he will still be ac-
cused of using his patronage to pack Conven-
tons and corrupt petty Ward Committees.
1t is almost certain that Congress will make
a new inquiry next Winter into the manage
ment of the NewYork Custom House. IL it
should appear in the course of that investiga-
ton that our machinery for the collection of
duties is run not in the interests of commerce,
but for the good of that political faction
known as the Custom House party if it should
be ascertained that important places are filled
by political free-lances who have no other re-
commentator than their ability to manipulate
a primary meeting and collect a following of
ragged bar-rQom statesmen; if it should be
shown that Custom-House appointments are
used as a means of paying men whose duty it
is to travel the State and attempt to "set up
" Conventions and Organize the party in the
interest of some Senator or some candidate; if
it should be proved that in consequence of
this misclieyoNs system the business OF tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

Custom House is in arrears, the returns are
carelessly and incorrectly made, the clerks are
sometimes hopelessly ignorant of their duties
the Republicans who are responsible for such
state of things will have placed in the
hands of their enemy a formidable weapon,
whose blows they will be certain to feel A
sharp Presidential contest is close at hand.
The way to prepare for it is not to coddle
this or that faction with Government pap
but to administer the laws with single eye
TO the public good, and to let the people
know how it is done. Let us have no party
loafers supported at the expense of the nation.
At least let us know who the oiice-hoiders
are Once more we say, Turn on the hShts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

TIE Times Of yesterday mas a curiously bswi!derei
article in which it strives to reconcile its own false
assertions with true position. fatality Of dul
ness upon this paper. OF course 1t Is not ex
pected TO take things as they and base an argu
ment upon them. Such mental effort has long been
impossible with it, But even when 1t invents IT.
premises il cannot make its conclusions logical o
its statements entertaining. IL is Ike tls broom
maker who stole his straw, wire, and handles, an
yet complained he could make no money. The Inn,
pretends to see no connection between murder al
free love in recent eases, where Illicit relation
among married people have eliminated in murder
1t announces itself as in state of confusion" ovef
the fact that while THE TRIBUNE opposes the demon
alizing doctrines of free love- there are knayisb
falsehoods asserting that THE TRIBUNE Is in tlvo
OF them We must have compassion enough toL
the ptiable state of mind our neghbors are IN 10 IN
form them that this confusion" is the fault Oh
the liars and the fools who believe them, and no.
of The TRIBUNE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

The New-York Policeman used to be the
model for the country. Now too many officers are
stability uniformed too many lounge on their
cheats" evidently anxious only for the appear
ance of the relief guard, insolent in manner,
and insulting in their language to citizens,
and totally ignorant of the true principle of
every proper police organization-that crime,
disorder, accidents, and distractions are TO be
prevented, not merely detected, punished,
or remeded We give this morning few
facts illustrating the nature and extent of
police generalization, and commend them to
the attention of the Commissioners and Super
intendent, with the further assurance that
other like instances can be observed any night
by their Inspectors if they choose to look
about them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

The Directors of the Viaduct Railway Com
pany, 1t is understood, have decided TO change
the site of the Downtown Depot from the
Tryon Row block to the northeast corner of
the City Hall Park, the new location being
regarded as equally convenient, more commo-
dious, and very much cheaper. VIII the Directors
now settle the other mooted points as promptly
and then make such practical beginning of
the work as shall convince the most incred-
ulous that the weighty problem of quick tran
sit is really about to be solved7
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

There is a disposition in some quarters to be
over hasty in approving the Presidents Civil
Service policy. We do not know yet what his
Civil Service policy is. A. Commission has
been appointed, under law of Congress, and
at least two of the gentlemen composing it
are believed to be in favor of radical and
genuine reform of the present disgraceful sys-
TEN; but even if their views should prevail with
their colleagues, and scheme be drawn up
in conformity with them, we have no promise
that Gen. Grant will adopt their recommenda-
tions; nor till it is known what those recon-
mendations will be can any such promise rea-
sonably be expected The law does not oblige
him to act upon their suggestions. He may
put their report in his pocket, and go on ap-
pointing and removing just as he does now
We do not believe that no will do this; but
it ID rather absurd u commend his policy be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

After all there is nothing like your fine Old English
gentleman Mr. Stephen Novel; Usticke IL 4 coun-
try gentleman and magistrate OF Cornwall. No
struck lady, guest in his house, because she IN
tertered when he was abusing one Of his children
The lady, we are happy TO say, knocked him, down.
and ran away 10 a neghbor's and after tle wa
zone Mr. Usticke burned her clothes For thlSE'e wa
fined IS. which he probably did not mind at and
the magistrate observed that he had narrowly es-
capped going 70 Jail, which was great pity. Then
here is the noble Earl Of Aylestord, frisky young
peer OF 49, arrested for dlsorderly conduct gong
homo from tho races. when he amused himself win
throwing lour over persons whom he passed on 'l'
road. What pity We have no Ml5'o0IdCy -
America
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

An inquiry into the actual facts shows that
the American branches Of the European Inter.
national Society of Workngmen are neither
formidable in numbers nor particularly mis-
chieyous in purpose and principle. The
social and political views of the American
Communists or InternatOnal5, as we may
choose to call them, are subordinate to those
Of the labor question; and their design n
organizing is to increase their pay as ldbOrers
rather than their privileges as citizens and
socialists. The fact Is that the Internationals
are simply the Trade Unionists come again III
another form TO inculcate false notions OF the
relations of Capital and Labor, and 10 in
crease the antlgOnism already existing be-
tween what should be cooperative powers. In
time great deal OF mischief may result from
these false doctrines; but for the present the
American Communists" do not threaten to
revolutionize either the labor system OF the
government OF the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06
Il NOBLE LIE,

All that is mortal of Samuel j. May will to-
day be committed to the grave i'll Syracuse,
and all of him worth surviving will remain
on earth in fragrant and inspiring memories.
In the light of his lamented but peaceful
death, We can now contemplate his career,
and no one who is not blinded by preu-
dice will deny that his life and labor
were eminently successful and fruitful.
Even now, before the grave has closed over
his form, the heart of whole State has been
touched by the simple story of his noble aims
and persistent endeavors, and in the region
where he was well known the public sorrow
has taken development very unusual in our
shy and cynical race. When his death
was quietly announced in church in
Syracuse on Sunday, the house was filled with
the sounds of sobbing and grief. He was a
friend of mankind in the highest and best
sense of the word, who never wearied in good
works, and the gratitude and tears which will
this day be poured out over his grave will DO a
sufficient monument and sanction of his adj
mirable life.
We axe not yet 80 lost in tho groycling
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06
AVFRIC1N WINNERS.

AprOpos to the offer to teach manners by
the National public school for an extra two
pence, our English neighbors are debating the
question whether politenes5 can be taught 70
Englishmen at any price. They tell some
home truths OF each other which outsiders
will hear with grin Of secret amusement.
The Englishman," we learn, is selt-assert
cant; which trait becomes, in the higher
"class, hauteur; in the lower, incivility. He
"is always on the defensive, suspicious, in
"solent" Furthermore they accuse them
selves of being ill-tempered-in the very
grain. No code of manners can re-
strain this vice of blood. "The great
ladies at a Drawing-Room tear each
others robes in their selfish haste to push
on. An Italian peasant will not work If be
" is scolded an English NAVY demands as
" his first prerogative that he shall be heartily
damned every five minutes What has I'M
PEELED our self-complacent kinsfolk thus TO lay
their mouths in the dust is beyond our com
prehenson; still moro the eagerness with
which they cede TO the Yankee the preroga-
tives of good breeding. He" we are told,
q" does not push or swear because his manner
:" is formed after that of ancestors who held
" self-restrant to be in all things religious
duty
We doubt whether any candid American, II
nut 10 the question, would agree with the
critic in giving Us such wholesale credit for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

Telegraphic advices from the City of Mexico
indicate without clearly announcing the fact
that BenitO Juarez has been reelected Presi-
dent of the Republic of Mexico. Diaz comes
second to Juarez in the vote as far as heard
from, and Lerdo de Tejado, the third candi-
date, is utterly defeated. This sagacious and
enlightened ruler has been President of Mexico,
with many Interruptions, since 1853. His ad-
ministratiOn has been wise, prudent, and sue
cessful, and his peaceful reelection is the best
possible guaranty that our sister Republic has
entered upon tranquil and prosperous career.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

The latest returns of the French elections
give us figures which harmonic with the es-
Inmates previously made by us of the number
of vacancies to be filled at the supplementary
election. 1t is now stated that of the success
full candidates eighty-six are supporters of
Theirs, thirteen Radicals, two Legitimists,
three Orleanists, and one is Bonapartist This
gives total of one hundred and FIVE which
is nearer the figure upon which all calculations
have been based-always considerably less
than one hundred and twenty. Another dis
patch says that the Theirs majority has been
increased l,Y about one hundred As the first
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

Any merchant actively engaged in shipping
could doubtless point out scores of abuses
such as we quote elsewhere, as distractions in
some degree to the commerce of this city.
The facts and arguments therein given are
such as present themselves to the casual OBJ
server walking about the piers and among the
shipping; but they are, notwithstanding their
apparent insignifcance, worthy the serious
attention of the Dock Commissioners, who hope
TO revive commerce by giving it ample and
safe shelter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

classification gave Theirs an accession of
eighty-six votes, it is probable that the five
LrgitimiSts and 0reanists are considered as
belonging in fact TO the Theirs majority, and,
unless other unlikely elements are added
thereto. the increase is not so large as here
represented. In any event, however, as far as
can now be seen, the Republic has achieved a
decided success. and the Monarchists are as
decidedly routed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

As might have been expected, Count Palikao
has published denial of Gen. Trochu's
charges relative to the course pursued by the
former on the 4th Of September. Gen. Tro-
chu, in his three-days speech in the Assembly,
said that when the news of the Sedan disaster
arrived in Paris, Palikao said to him: " Cen
"eral, the revolution is an fat occ0mpH; if
"you don't take the direction of affairs, it is
call up with us if you do, probably the re-
&" suit will be just the same" To this Palikao
replied that his conduct was proper in all
respects. TrOchu, it will be recOllected, also
accused Palikao of acting unwisely in keep
ing Bazaine at Metz and sending him re-
endorsements after he should have been re-
called to Paris. Probably, however, none of
this after-wisdOm could have availed much.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

Connoisseurs in brandy may possibly be some
what dismayed TO learn that of two hundred
and sixty-three thousand gallons of brandy in
the country, only one hundred thousand gal.
Ions are made from fruits, the rest being COM
pounded from various spirits. There is no
hope that this suggestive bit of information
will lessen the consumption of the fiery liquids
now sold as brandy; but these are the trust
worthy figures of the Internal Revenue Bureau.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

A Reader Of THE TRIBUNE inquiries whether
certain soldiers and sailors Gift Distribution a.
Washington is a humbdx or not We don't know
such things generally are. Bat there Is one thing our
Reader" may be sure of-they never fail 10 prove
demoralzing: and we have little faith in an in'utH,
ton vi Processes 20 seek good ends through BAD
means.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

Arkansas, so long a laggard in the race of
material Improvements, is coming rapidly into
notice; and the report upon the railroad works
of the State, given in another column, shows
how much has been done to awaken the people
from their lethargy. The natural advantages
of Arkansas have not, until lately, been I'M
derstOod and made available. But appearances
indicate that bright future is before the
State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

The young Government of the District of
Columbia has nipped the budding hopes of the
Women Suffragists in that Territory. The Jul
dietary Committee of the Lower House of the
Legislature has reported adversely upon a pc
titiOn to give the women the ballot, and a
motion to raise up a special committee with
more advanced ideas was defeated disastrously.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

Fosters indefadgable counsel made another
application, yesterday, before a Brooklyn
Judge, for a writ of error and stay of pro-
ceedngs. The condemned man, meanwhile,
amuses himself, it is said, with the Police
journals and kindred literature, apparently
sereney confident of escaping the gallows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06
qho Munich NueSte Nachrestcn reports a fact

bitberto unprecedented In Bavaria Formerly The King
all the Court. the Ministers and other great function
,ties OF state followed mo procession ~ corpus Chfn
nnw the King has inform sd the Episcopal body th w
snoud not only he personally absent from the piNe'o'
bu that be shOui not even be represented thci"u no
crnmput employees We're lcf no entire liberty an NJ -"
Ter TIN, h regtde. by the opponents OF lnia '''H
A. a douOa5'raygo u thylr favor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06
In a recent conversation between Prince


Bismarck aud the Austrian Gen klhPk" bISh"ioA S
Tho force OF circumstances. and not our INTENTION aS
b,,u, IA gather with the south Germans and led rs
Co acquire Nslre and Lorraine. with the German
In want a.. s,rong undivided Austria. Tor therein ~
guarantee OF ne peace o. EdsGpe We1eSe 10 MG u
lad Us AustrOIlmgary as the natntA
friend and ally OF the German Empire That our i,S
"d baf we may be said 20 have common culture con
sribHfs' >, Form powerful means OF union
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

There are several minor reasons other than
the one grave consideration of the present low
price, why hOusekeepers should at once lay in
their stocks of coal. They are given at length
in Iother columns, and so clearly that they
cannot but influence thoughtful people to
follow the advice with which they are coupled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

Porto Rico has elected fourteen radical mem
bers to the Spanish COrtes, and the Conserya-
tives, or Spanish party, have elected one-an
ex-Captain- General. The result is what might
have been looked for in a dependency which
is gradually drifting away from the influence
of SDain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

Mr.. Greeley's Letters from Texas and the
Lower Mississippi with his Address to the Farmers Of
Texas and his speech his return to NewYork, are
now ready a handsome pamphlet edition. Price, %
cents FIVE copies for 81, postage paid. Orders adj
dressed 10 this office will be filed the principle of
" First come, first served"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

To-day we have the official text OF the FIes-
ident's proclamation announcing the exchange
of notifications of the Treaty of Washington
The patriotic programme given few days
since was duly carried out and the promulga-
ton of the Treaty was made on the Fourth OF
July
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

City subscribers to THE TRIBUNE can have
tho paper sent 10y mail their temporary residences in
the country by giving orders direct to this Office Terms
O. per month payable IN advance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-07-06

fore he has told VA W hat il is. Let the Com
mssioners m AXE all possible haste with their
report, and then we shal! find out what the
President means to do.
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-. -, = ..'g. >"l.st.
Incidents Of the Term.

The tedium of q protracted trial
and the dryness Of a legal argument,
are often relieved by some ludicrous
incident or some spicy remark, which
provo alike irresistible to bench, bar
and spectators. Several items of this
sort occurred during the present
term of the Court, which seem worthy
of mention. IS 49,. ".,, a.
A few Terms since we had the
case Of the colored juror who, in the
trial Of case, and in the midst Of a
discussion Of point of evidence BY
opposing counsel, vacated his seat,
and being .arraigned before his Honor,
pleaded in justi6cationthat he thought
he had heard about enough Of the
case. During the present; Term we
have had repeated instances Of doing
colored jurors, who if present in the
body, were aoscnt in the spirit. The
weather was hot. The mental strain. Q
little too severe, and tho acsh o little
too weak, and, as consequence, we
have bad, some graceful nodding in
the. jury box. ,xs ~, ..';sE ~
A saucy witness ia sometimes
tempted to indulge in a smart witt
cism at the expense Of counsel, which
is always received with roar.
Among those, :Manuel,"the notorious.
bore off the palm. you have been
convicted at this term, Manuel ?"
asked counsel. "Yes, sir, in couple
Of cases." was the cool7ieply. "Where
!!do you reside in town, Manuel p u
board with Mr.. Cason, the Sheriff" "
was the delicate way in which Man
uel alluded to his being a Jail bird.
'Ons of US seems to amuse the crowd
very much, Manuel" ut is you" "
replied the witness, you arc so old
and .joky."' -. ng.a@ s.s~: =.
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#F,F srE
AaAmong our new advertisements
this week is one from IT.. q. L. A.
Balk, of Augusta, the following notice
of which. we copy from the Chronicle
and Sentinel: g., ...,.,,,., =, ..,.s,tlr,-.,
!, IMPROVEMENT ON BROAD STREET.
Mr.. II. L. A. ,Balk, ono of our most
enterprising dry goods merchants,
has recently had his store-No 172
Broad Street, near Washington street
greatly improved, neatly painted
and frcscoed, aud conveniently ar
ranged. for the accommodation of his
patrons and the display Of his hand
some stock of goods. Byindomitable
energy and perseverance, aud.a strict
regardto the wants and taste Of our
people, Mr.. Balk has gained for him
self an enviablo9 popularity, and .
patronage which enable him to supply
the needs of s,his customers at the
lowest prices. He has purchased q
large stock Of gocds in. his 'iins of
business at recent decline in prices
at tho North, BY reason of which he
is able to offer great bargains to pur-
chasers. Ladies and buy ers geuer-
ally 'are invited to call and examine
bis stock. 80 8. 80, = '... - ,.-.
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New Advsrtissmspts

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s.wo direct attention to the following
new advertisements: :
PreasnttnentOf Grand Jury-JAmes
McCaslau, Foreman. A'.,-',''' ''7''-',
New sumper Goods-H. L. A; Balk,
Augusta, Ga.
To tho Farmers James W. Fow.
ler, Emporium of Fashion. s,r,-,>.,...
Tax Executions-J. F. G. DuPrc,
County Treasurer.
Parlor Suits, &c.-J. D. Chalmers
& Co. .'.H.,' 81 -;
College Commencement at Due
West-Thonaas Dodamcad, G. h C.
Railrond. 4 s. .;.....y. -zs *,