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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17
THE LEAKS or AUTHORIZATIONS

THE LEAKS or BRIDGE-BCHDING.
The reply of Mr.. VIM. C. Kingsley, the pro-
jector Gas he claims) and Superintendent Gas
he signs himself) of the East River Bridge, to
the charges of the Committee Of Fifty, is pub
lishcd in full in the Brooklyn papers; and a crit
ical examination shows that there is more
strength in the vituperatiOn in which the
writer INDUCES than in the arguments
he advances. The fact of the matter
is, to speak generally of Brooklyn en-
terprises and Brooklyn government, there is
great deal of fraud there which we shall be
glad to sec the Committee of Fifty or any
other committee unearth; and while the East
River Bridge Company does not conceal the
greatest of the many swindles, it is
also not the least of the impositions on
Brooklyn payers which exist in that
city, where taxes are heavier even than
with us.
Mr.. Kingsley's defense seems to make a
good showing for himself, as we said yes
terday, and q very bad one for the Committee
of Fifty but if what he says for himself be
no better founded than what he says against
the Committee appears to be, he is sadly in
need of a defense containing less abuse
and more facts He claims to have spent
a quarter of million dollars in origi-
mating the enterprise; but as it appears. by
statements of himself and his treasurer to a
TRIBUNE reporter that this sum was expended
in bribing legislators to grant charter for
the Bridge, the peculiar merit attaching to the
act is somewhat doubtful. We hope the Re-
formers have not yet done with this matter ;
Mr.. Kingslcy's rage indicates not only that he
has the worst of the argument, but that there
is something more behind worth revealing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

A great and venerable character is dead in Paris
since Good Friday. Ho occupied position no less
respectable than that Of ErecuteW des haates cures
or public headsman of Paris. and such rejoiced in
the honorary title of NJ. do Paris his in private
life being eindreich. He was seventy years of age
and had been decaptating since no entered
upon his brilliant at Tou0n. when he was only
sixteen. Great responsibilities devolvod upon him
in his old age; for the Republic, being Geo.
nomical. discharged tho other exeeutionors,
SO that NJ. do Paris did duty for all
France. Daring the troubles tho Communists
burned the old mans guillotino. but. nothing dis
Couragod, ho bult another upon improved priuci-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17
Neru.llork Daily Gribnlre,
WEDNESDAY, APRIL II. 1872.

The note Of the British Government to the Geneva
Tribunal has published. 1t is feared at Geneva
that the note will prevent settlement OF the dispute
g. The bands OF Carsts have almost entirely dsap-
peared from Spain. The Marquis OF Butte was mar
ried yesterday, to the daughter of Lord Howard -
The report OF complications between France and Ger
many is believed be designed TO aid some speculative
scheme. g. The session of the Hungarian Diet has
closed.
In the United States Senate yesterday, bill was re
ported providing for the redemption OF lands held by the
United States for direct taxes. The Australian Steam
ship Subsidy bill discussed. - In the House, MIR.
Dawes reported the amended Tariff and Tax BILL The
St. Crox grant job defeated by vote of ITO to
a.
The Morse Memorial meeting In Washington was largely
attended kilograms being received from different coun
tries. - The Welland Canal opens on the 22d inst
60 shooting ARRAY has occurred in Maine. ==-
heavy seizure OF liquors has been made in Boston. -
Ten recovered from the wreck Of the steamer
Oceanus yesterday
The defense in the Hyde murder trial is based on the
plea of temporary insanity 60 The Eleventh Ward
Council Political Reform adopted resolutions censur-
ing the Legislature. Gold, Ill, 11b, Ill. Thermom-
eter, $50, 500, 400.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17
T4MMANY WITHOUT TIE T1MMANY MEN.

T4NM4NY WITHOUT TIE TAMMANP MEN.
At last the Ring is without representation
in Tammany Hall and, of course, the first
cry of the defeated is of revolt against the
inevitable consequences of their own cOrrup-
ton, and threats of split in the party which
they betrayed to its ruin. Well, good speed
to the boilers, and let there be as many fac
tons Of them as there are corrupt Rings
within the great old broken organization
whose own iniquity shattered it. 1t IS an
assurance TO rejoice over that the Ring has no
organization, and that there is no good reason
why, in the general reform enrolment which
is contemplated honest Democrats may not
organize for common purpose with Repub-
licans. The expulsion of Tweed, Sweeny,
Hall, Connolly, Bradley, Bowling, and the rest
of the old gang is fitting conclusion to the
reformation Of the party begun long ago,
when exposures of their corrupt administration
forced respectable Democrats to take charge
again.
None of the old Ring remain repre-
sented. Indeed, the only one of the old office
holders who retains power in Tammany is
Sheriff Brennan, and he has always been cred
tied with the hate of Connolly, Tweed and
Bowling, which, as politics go, indicates some
virtue extant. In the organization of all par
ties which is to follow, let there be a clear I'M
Outstanding that Tammany thus rescued has
no present quarrel with Apollo Hall and Re-
formers generally, that the common enemy of
all is the shattered and disorganizcd Ring, and
there need be little fear of failure of re-
form whenever municipal election to COM
plete the rescue of the Government is ordered
under a new charter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

That we are to have hot aud Sudden Summer is
prophesed by many old farmers who know the CON-
ing seasons by the appearances of animals. As much
fur on bears back and many nuts in a squirrels
nest denote cold Winter, So we are told large
taperng spleen in pig shows that we are to have
Summer close on the retreat of Winter. The Sum-
mer is also to be hot, because the Winter dry.
1t is fact which has not escaped the observation Of
social theorists that in hot the political feel
ings of men rise to their utmost and perhaps it is
safe, even now, to believe that the coming CAM
paign is to excite people to an almost unpre-
cedented warmth. At least the tone Of some of tho
Administration organs indicates that their writer's
if unaccommodated with hearts and brains, not
without an extraordinary and heat generating
spleen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

A WORD TO THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
The Judiciary Committee is understood TO
DELAY its report in the Barnard and CardoZ0
cases on the plea that il has not yet the full
stenographic report of the testimony. This 10
not good reason when prOcrastinatIon Is
attended with such serious evils. The official
copy will not be ready before the 9Th of May,
and to POSTPONE action so long as that would
be almost equivalent to defeating the plan
of impeachment altogether. In the mean time,
there is no real difficulty in making report
at once. The Committee have heard the evil
dence, and remember perfectly well Its general
character If they require anything more, the
stenographc report taken by the Bar Associ-
alton is no doubt at their service, and we pre-
sumo it is quite as good as the official one. 1t
ia astonishing that men should need so much
urging to act in a matter like this. The members
of the Judiciary Committee ought to esteem
il q privilege to share in the honorable task
of relieving New York from the most shame
full of all the abuses which cursed 1T under
Tammany rule.
The gentlemen of the Bar Association have
done their part of the work with courage
which we all admire, for to them it in
volved great pecuniary loss, with the pos
sibilty of professional disaster in case the
unjust judges should remain upon the bench.
The people understand that the next step must
be taken by the Judiciary Committee, and If
it is not taken Immediately they can draw but
one conclusion. These men have nothing to
risk from the enmity Of Barnard and Cardozo,
but they will have something to risk from an
indignant people if they fail in their obvious
duty. There must be no Sinking, and they
must remember that we cannot afford to wait.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

Tho Clereland Leader mentions the invention in
that city of machine called the Patent Cat Exter-
mnator This is described as largo sheet-iron cat
with cylindrical attachment and steel claws and
teeth The motive power is like that of clock;
the tail is sweed by bellows in the interior. which
ALSO by tremoo attachment. causes the patent cat
to utter wild cries of defiance. The machine being
duly wound up is placed upon the roof of the house
Reused by its diabolica yes, every cat within half
mile rushes to action, sometimes from so to 100
attacking at once Then the iron teeth and claws
begin to work with lightning rapidity and all the
adversares within six feet of the machine torn
.; shreds. Reenforcements come up, only to meet
like fragmentary destiny. and soon great heaps Of
hair toe-nals and fidde-strings are gathered upon
the roof. This is probably the greatest mechanical
invention since DIR. Tushmaker's beautiful machine
for extracting teeth, well described by the late
Mr.. John Phoenix.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17
prospect for any agreement IN tho house upon
the questions involved.

THE TRIBUNE printed, some weeks since, q
statement of the estimated receipts, from all
sources, and expenditure of the City for the
current year. BY this table it was shown that
a deficiency of $7,7l6,SO6 would exist, unless
the Finance Department have additional powers
for raising money by bonds or taxation IL
appears that the Legislature has before 1t a
bill to permit an increase of the rate OF taxa
ton but the Controller believes, and the peo-
pie will agree with him, that reduction OF
expenses Is needed more than an increase OF
taxation. The demand for Reform has not ac-
complishcd much; suppose we call for he
trepchment.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

The Rev. Mr.. Mark Trafton. commencing his min.
istry for the year of the Trinity Methodist Church
in Boston. preached plain sermon last Sunday, in
the course of which he said: " If you expect me to
be angelic. you had better dissolve; and have a
mind to take a vote, and see whether or not shall
preach here this afternoon" He also announced tho
opinion that "a minister who would not preach on
the science of government should not remain in this
country but should go to Turkey" uniting himself
with the Crescent persuasion, We Suppose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

Cincinnati is growing in Importance that the
need of new hotel is greatly felt there, and the
want is to be at supplied, promises to be,
three hundred thousand dollars of the necessary stock
having been already subscribed. THE May Con-
vention." says The Commercial will again illustrate
our lack of public houses such as add to the attrac
lions of other cities" Indeed it is the opinion Of
the same newspaper that Cincinnati is the natural
city of National Conventions" and that when the
new hotel is built. all such Conventions will be held
there simply as a matter of course
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

The English Anti-Tobacco Society continues to be
devotedly active and determined to put an end, at
least in the United Kingdom. 10 the fumigation.
mastcation and shutting of the Indian weed. Inc
Committee of the Society, in its last annual report
denounce tobacco smoking habit which weak
ems the body enervates the intellect and humiates
the soul of man; which promotes selfish indulgence
and binds fast the chains of enslavng habit; which
is the foe of youthful development and the hand
maid of ntemperance which blights the present gem
Grafton and bequeaths deeper degeneraey toits sue
cessor." Prof. Newman told the Society that when
travelling in Turkey, some forty years ago. he had
yielded to the custom of tho country and had
smoked the wild tobacco used there with no per-
ceptible ll-efects" But curiously enough after no
left Turkey he did not to smoke any more. The
statement of the Professor that evil followed his
Oriental indulgences would have somewhat dis
couraged the Convention. only the Chairman point
eddy declared that if Prof. Newman had smoked
negro-head instead of Turkish. he would have expo
rienced great variety Of bad effects, even in Con-
stantnOple.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

Here is an incident of which, we confess. we do
not the exact theological bearings. Thomas GEES
ley, being very drunk. went to ST. Barnabas Church.
London, and behaved in such profane way that the
police locked him up. In court. the bellrnger of the
church attended. to say that being Holy Week. tho
clergy desired the Judge to deal with the offender
lenently as possible Why it should be less cul-
pable to get drunk and raise row in the church
during Holy Week than during any other week, We
do not see and neither did the magistrate, for he
sentenced Thomas to pay fine of 81 shlings or to
be imprisoned 81 days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

town in New-Jersey has arrived at a practical
solution of the scientific problem OF fires by oalcu-
lation so satisfactory that Mr. Herbert Spencer
might apply il in his next chapter on social science
1t seems that for a number Of years the town had
been free from epdemical ravages Of the flames but
that suddenly buildings began to burn down with
strange rapidity in the least infIammable places.
reward was offered for the conviction Of the supposed
incendiaries Among the persons who undertook 10
give reason for the periodical visitation was min
ister who observed with sadness the midnight splen
dor of burning church steeple and he said, with
sweet gravity: "My brethren, it was not set on fire
by any man. Ask yourselves whether we have
not been extremely wicked. / believe 1T Is
the work of God - scoiler who heard the words
of the preacher and had worked all night in vain TO
snbdue the flames, feeling that he had been working
against divinity, whispered q" The Rev. Mr. 30 and
So has discovered that the Lord did it, and he ought
to claim the reward" But another theory IL adj
yanced which is no less scientific. 1t is thought
that if there had been one engine company less,
there would have been even fewer fires Some OF the
members of that company arc supposed to have
become demOrazed by the dull monotony OF build
ings unburned. and to have applied remedy by ap-
plying the match. So think the police. Unfor-
tunately for the company, the police do not agree
with the minister that the act of firing the church
was justifable, and they have a better chance OK
getting tho reward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

Nothing can be more free and easy than the
conduct of the Mexicans on the border OF the
United States. Not content with running over
to replenish their commssariat, when occasion
requires, a military party, driven out of the
country by revolutionists, made an encamp-
mcnt in Texas lately, and commenced prepa-
rations for an attack on Mexican territory.
Fortunately. forces of the United States were
at hand, and this contemplated breach OF the
neutrality laws was prevented. The misfor-
tunes of the Mexican Republic are great, and
their wave seems to wash over into our terri
tory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

"Toussaint rOuverture College" has been char.
tered by Legislature. and tho CoOred People Of
this State purpose to found it the Hudson near
Poughkeepsie. We wish they would call it an
academy, and make daily addiction to AMI
thorough instruction in productive industry
prominent features Of their institute. If the Coiored
People would establish a college which would turn
out ten thoroughly trained farmers and mechanics
for every doctor or lawyer they would sot white
folks an example which is very much needed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

Chicago has spoken bravey and heartily for
the Reform Convention at Cincinnati. The
meeting of the German Liberal Republicans
in that city, on Monday, was evidently spirited
and enthusiastic, though but the beginning of
the great campaign i'll which Illinois is to
have 80 large q part.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

Watch tonight for Gov. MortOn's eulOgy
of the Presidents Civil Service Reform !;
Senator Wilson's eulogy of his warfare on
Sumner and Senator Harlan's eulogy of Santo
Domingo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

Is it true that certain member of the Jul
dietary Committee which now protects the
unjust Judges offered during the recent cam
paigp to "divide" with a rival candidate if
the latter would withdraw
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

A new bellgerent sensation is sprung upon
the world by The London Telegraph, which
announces that there are grave complications
between Franco and Germany. The sudden
ness with which this burst OH us is somewhat
against the value of the statement. That the
French have always been FESTIVE under the
partial occupation of their territory by the
Germans, is very well known. And their fire.
ouent private attacks on the German troops
has given ample cause for remOnstrance from
Berlin; but both these causes of irritation are
in fair way to be removed, and the world
will be slow to believe that a new quarrel is
imminent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

pies. Having TO execute people In the provinces, he
caused van to be constructed for tho excursions Of
La Mere Guiotne, and it Is also stated that he slept
in the carriage with that lady Of sangunary memory.
He succeeded tho illustrious Ganson, and in turn
will be succeeded by NJ Boque his first assistant.
He was followed to the tomb by NJ Boque. three sub
ordnates, and the turnkey Of the prison Of La RO-
ouetto-not an over-lyeIy procession, certainly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

Secretary Belknap does not appear to advan-
tage in the last session of the French Arms
Committee. He has steadily adhered to the
statement that he never showed the Marquis
de Chambrun the letter of the Secretary Of
State relating to the relations of Remington to
the purchase of arms but the Marquis has as
steadily persisted that he saw and heard read
the letter and its Endorsement by Secretary
Belknap. The evidence now deepens the i'm
preston that the Marquis could not have made
mistake, and that the Secretary did. Establish
or admit this point, and we have the explana-
ton of Senator Summers coming legitimately
to knowledge of the facts, while the snub
bling given by the State Department to the
French Charge d'Affaires is made more mex
cusable than ever.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

The President perscver es in his appearance
of keeping up Civil Service Reform, just as
though his friends in Congress were not con-
stantly deriding the whole scheme. He has now
promulgated an order enjOining fidelity and
diligence in every branch of the public service
and calling attention to the fact that political
assessments are prohibited while efficiency,
not political activity, will be the test of merit
in appointment and promotion. This would
be good news, if we were not constantly re-
minded by the Conklings and Buffers OF Con-
gress that the President does not mean what
he says, but keeps the word of promise now
to break it when the time comes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

Upon what possible point may there not be legal
question and judicial decision Z La q divorce case
tiodrich D. Godrich) lately heard. with jury in
England. Lord Penzanos ruled that "canng" .
wife by a husband would constitute legal cruelty.
IL took The jury three hours 70 come to the same
ca
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

The meeting at Washington, last night, in
honor of the late Prof. Morse, was an adequate
expression of the high respect and veneration
in which the great electrician was held by the
nation. While some of the chief men of the
Republic and dignitaries assembled to COM
memorate the services which Morse did for
the world and humanity, pertinent messages
were received from distant quarters of the
globe, showing how wide is his fame and how
general the feeling of regret at his death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

About the finest specimen of theological English
which we have seen lately. we find i'll The Chicago
Tribune. What do our readers think of this for u
caption: Yesterdays Fires-Numerous Contlagra-
tions Squelched in their lncipiency." How glad we
that DIR. Rush. tho great foe of newspapers.
is MT alive to read that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

The Assembly has passed, by vote of 67
to Al. bill to relegate the question of Pro-
hibiton to the towns and communities of the
State. At least, this is the effect Of the
passage of the Local Prohibition bill. 1t is
proposed to give the citizens of each township
an opportunity to decide for themselves
whether they will prohibit the sale Of liquor
in their own boundaries. The principle is
probably popular one, but it is not likely to
meet tho views of Temperance men as
square meeting of the whole issue by the
Legislature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-17

The Committee on Elections of the House
of Representatives has hOnorably achieved dis
tinction by deciding each contest thus far
with absolute impartiality and entire disregard
of partisan considerations. This ought not to
reflect signal honor ON the majority of that
Committee, but, in view of past experience. it
does. We therefore ask that majority how
much longer it intends to keep the Member
elected from the lid district of Texas out of
his seat. and allow the candidate defeated by
more than three thousand majority, yet re-
turned by virtue of the most glazing frauds,
to vote and draw pay in that Members stead.
This glaring wrong has already endured
through four months and a half. Is it not
high time it were ended?