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New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

Tie Hartford Post has been permitted "a
"publishn the letter of tho Hon. Hugh McCGl-
loch, Secretary of the Treasury, to d. 4.
Wells, informing him that he had been desig-
mated member of the Revenue Commission.
and parades it as cOntradicting Mr.. WilkcsOns
assertion that Wells asked Mr. Stephen Ccl-
well (who was many years his senior to allow
him CWells) to be Chairman Of that Commits
sion. There is not a shadow of discrepancy
between this note and Mr.. Wilkeson's state
ment yet The Post makes the former its ex-
cuse for calling WilkesOn liar, &C., &c. Is
that tho best show that can be made for
Wells
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28
FOREIGN MISCONCEPTIONS.

! If Free-Traders cannot find many persons to
place implicit confidence in their assertions
here, they are certainly more fortunate in En-
gland. The Economist, leading British iinan-
cial journal, reviewing our fiscal history, has
been misled for instance, into the following
statement:
"The results (of PrOtcctOn) are exactly what might
have been forcscen the great facts being that the manu-
features artfcay stimulated by Protection have grown
very little while the natural manufactures of the country
-ship-building, boot and shoe making and many minor
trades-haye suffered greyOus loss, especially in tho
command OF foreign markets"
The "great factsr are decidedly different from
what is thus asserted, as the most ardent par
tisan of Free Trade must admit. For exam
pie, in 1860 we produced 910,770 tuns of Pig
Iron; in 1870, 900 tuns. 10 1860 tho value
of our domestic woOlen manufactures vas
S68,OCO,0OO; in 1870 it had increased to $175.-
100000. In the year 1959-G0 we consumed at
home 100000 bales of cotton; in 1869, despite
the higher price, our mills used 100000 bales.
These figures exhibit an unprecedented growth
for three great industries which have received
Protection in other manufactures the advance
has been equally as striking, although
there are no accurate statistics to show
the exact progress made. The country now
produces nearly all the paper it consumes, and
instead Of importing three-fourths OF our hard
ware as we did formerly, we now import less
than One-fourth. The production of coal
which measures industrial progress-has in
creased from 100000 tuns in 1860 to about
81 100000 in 1870. The boot and shOe-making
industry, which is no more natural" manu-
facture than that of iron or cotton, has not
suffered" under Protection, but, favored by
the general advancement of the country. has
greatly expanded, the importation of raw
hides having increased from 1,748,7 ,76G III 1860 TO
3,11G,496 in 1871.
Our British cotcmporary further observes
that it is satisfactory to find that, notwith-
" standing all the natural advantages of
" America, tho losses Of the system have been
" 40 sensible :" declares that 1T is now GER
" tain that thero will be o greatly reduced
" tariff" and predicts that, with America as
the ally Of England, the cause viii be vir-
" tually gained throughout tho world" That
all this, as every one may sec, betrays the
same ignorance is evinced in the first ex-
tract The losses which were 70 chastcn us
do not sxist the tariff will not be reduced
in tho nense implied, and we arc not at all
likely to- be allied with England III Oh indus
trial warr upon Other nations.
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

There are discouraging indications of cor
,rntion and fraud in the Pennsylvania Legis-
Iature. A resolution which was attempted to
he offered in that body, on the 10Th January,
nnbl;sbed in our Harrisburg correspondence,
to-day, has a bad look for the accuseG
officials; but the really unfortunate feature
about it is that it should have been .smOthered
summarily, although the charges are specific
and grave. Pennsylvania Republicans cannot
afford to let this matter pass unchallenged
now that it las come to the light.
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

The Assembly, after long and exhaustive
debate, has passed the Charter of the Com
mittee of Seventy, by a vote of eighty-nine to
twenty-eigbt. This result is gratifying to
friends of Charter Reform, not because this
instrument is perfect, or even the best possible
but it is the best that we can get, under the cir
cumstances, and something must be done now
The main features of the original bill have
been unimpaired by Legislative amendment.
They provide, among other things, for cumu-
lative voting, and forbid gifts of public funds
to sectarian schools. The executive depart
ments are those of public works, public
parks, public safety, public charities and cor
rection, finance, sinking fund commission, law
and public instruction. The Mayor is elected
for one year, his term beginning on the 1st of
May, 1872. The legislative power is vested in
a Board of Aldermen, to consist of not more
than forty-fve members, in the election of
whom the cumulative principle of voting ap-
plies. The bill has passed the Assembly by
almost a strict party vote. similar vote in
the Senate would give us the charter; but we
hope to sec more Democratic hberality there
than was displayed in the Assembly.
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

The monstrOus revelations of Treasury
Agents practices, in the CustOm-hOuse inves-
tigation, were in the case of the officer who
has the playful way with handouts, Mr..
Special Agent Jayne. But there was also a
notable conflict of testimony, and what
seemed an instance of grave injustice, if not
worse, in the case of Messrs NaylOr g. Co.
This old and honest house detailed before the
Committee the seizure of their books by Col.
Frank f. Howe, and left the impression that
an effort had been made to blackmail them out
of fifty thousand dollars-the sum for
which the Special Agent had recommended
them to try to settle for alleged undcrvalua-
tions In their entries at the CustOm-hOuse. A
new aspect, however, is now given the case.
It's prosecution has been delayed that Naylor
& Co. might send to Europe for proofs that
would warrant dismissal. On receipt of these
the District-Attorney has, instead, begun suit
for two hundred thousand dollars, and says
that he proposes to make it a test case Pub
lie Judgment will be properly suspended,
awaiting the verdict; but this action Of the
District-Attorney, after all the time given for
explanations, will meantime be accepted as
presumptive evidence that Col. Howe had
reason for the seizure for which he has been
So severely censured.
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

An exposure of the small tricks with the
printing business, carried on by the Clerks of the
Assembly and Senate, was made in THE TRIB-
UNE, the other day. 1t has now got into the
hands of the Assembly Committee of Invest-
cation. The diagram printing swindle is suf-
fciently pronounced to consign to infamy what
little character Messrs. Cushman and Terwilli-
ger had left, to say nothing of the frauds
which are suggested only as yet. But here
comes new evidence in the pOstage-stamp
business which fixes that contemplate theft
more firmly than ever before. Terwilliger got
his 20 per cent from Weed Parsons g. Co.,
but Cushman had SO per cent on his jobs ;
and now it turns out that he was not satisfied
with red three-cent stamps but needs must
have twenty-cent stamps for currency We
have heard enough of these men, for once.
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

Assemblyman Alvord's bill to establish
registry of naturalization is, in some sense,
supplementary to one which has been intro
iuced for similar purpose into Congress.
The system of registry already in use Ct we
nay call the present disorder system) Is
1otoriously insufficient to guard against
fraud. 1T is high time that steps were taken
by the State, as well as the United States, to
provide some adequate and safe record Of
oatuTalizations under the laws.
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

1t is shown elsewhere how seamen suffer
for the hospital service for which they are
roundly taxed when in good health, and how
an institution building for their benefit halts
for want of little more money to complete
Il. Relief in both directions ought to be
granted; and we imagine it is most speedy
and certain of accomplishment by the early
completion of the Seamen's Exchange, for
which help is asked and to which help ought
20 be extended.
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28
THE PRINTING FRAUDS.

rusr1IER REVELATIONS IN THE ,,. "nt.esAs
sCnEME-cusHMAN's TRAcKs-rndss ndssrRAUpss,
BUsINEsS-How THE STATE - ~
IBY TELEaBAPH TO THs TRiSuSGI n,a a.ss
A,n,xy Feb. e7.-The Printing Comniss, .,,s,
Of the .nS A''S%S SSaU.d su't somo important % -
10 the diagram business. The principal aoOdAa-
Thomas L. Goodwin of the firm Oh nS,'I Ss testihsla ~
nographers of Albany. He has oecn' ne snsr ., W
,Ss business for IS years, was formerly ttSa
frm OF Lewis & Goodwin; that urn .,sm. % ~
in 1851, and commenced to furnish ~' nercspsass
senate and Assembly In 1851 I1' work done tasa
Of Ssss % D'r the ssG; s. Sn c' Of tSo he
tho Yeoelver and had not seen them ao cerl Of ~
Assembly and $50 to TSrTs,1 ~. ,ss slsss Assembly @
thoro was moro work done ''' Wv
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

II can scarcely be possible that the so-called
Administration Senators really intend to vote
down Mr.. Summers resolution. Ihls is' now
ever. the current statement at the Capital, ana
we regret that not one of these Jealous defend
ers of the President has enough reputation for
6rmness and candor to make such action
lmprobable. The country demands that the
whole of this Arms business be investigated
by the body which started inquiry. Let US
zee If the Senate has the courage to refuse.
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

years ago. The popular giving of thanks,
most likely, was lost sight of in the contem-
platon of the grand display; and we cannot
think that the pomp of heraldry and gilded
grandeur of the occasion can greatly molliiy
the popular discomfort with the theatric and
costly royalty Of Great britain.
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

Unfortunately for Senator James Wood, the
Committee in his case is not able now to re-
port. But we are assured, in advance, that
:heir report "will be satisfactory to the pub
"Hc." As even John Thomas has already ad-
nitted that the affair looks very black for
Senator Wood, there can be but one kind of
. report now to satisfy the public; and in all
probability the Senator will be dissatisfied
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

surprising accuracy. These facts seem to bs
conclusive as TO the value of the plan and il
tho time and mental vigor of pupils are saved
by it, there seems to be no chance for con-
troversy rs to its merits. At any rate, the
facts, as far as they are collated, speak well
for the system, and it promises to be real
help to The youngsters who may add this to
o.ncr m613ff;ni time saving methods Of learning
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

Tho R3v. James Martneau Of London, whose essay
on the place of Mind in nature and of intuition in
read in the course OF lectures of the Amcd-
can Unitarian Association, day or two since, at
Boston, has taken up to meet in the open field
tho Evolution theory of life and consciousness.
Hitherto, tbs scientific theorists, the ono hard
and their theological opponents on the other have
remained behind their respective intrenchments.
Mr. Martneau, anxious to meet the issues involved,
admits, for the sake of argument, much that ia
claimed by the foremost advocates of the Darwinian
theories; points out where and how such beliefs
may bo Supposed TO influence thought adversely to
the admitted truths of religion; and then proceeds
to show that in point of fact all that can be fairly
claimed by the most advanced scientific knowledge
neither nvalidates sound re gous teachings nor ills
their place to who in all things ks the entire
truth.
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

Mayor Hall may be very anxious for trial,
rs he Processes to be- but his counsel seem
determined TO exhaust patience and kill time
in getting jury. Two days have passed and
six jurors only have been obtained. If the
bubbles which have so far characterized the
proceedings are carried through the trial, it
nIll ia.t until midsummer.
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

All England was in a tremor of excitement,
Yesterday, over the grand pageant with which
the recovery, of the Prince of Wales was cele-
brated in London. The show appears to have
been imposing and brilliant Nothing like it,
probably, has been witnessed since the corO-
nation of Queen Victoria, about thsrty -four
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

Further proof that United States arms were
knowingly sold to French agents does not
appear to be needed. If it were, it can be
Easily found, as Che affidavit to-day republished
in our columns from the Courier deS Etats
Unis abundanHy shows.
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28
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Address. THE TRIBUNE. New-York.
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28
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New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

The Akraga Chief by Judge II. Brooks, made its
appearance at 0wego on the 2Sd inst 1t is o
spirited, lively sheet but we think the Editor uE-
dertakes too much in plodgng himself to honesty
truth and Independence. and at the same sime to
party featy Let him be honest and true if this ID
perfectly compatible with party foalty why then 81
much tho bottor for the party.
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE will be ready this
morning at O'Clock, in wrappers for mailing. Frioe
tents.
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

The judicia tyranny under which NewYork
groans was freshly illustrated yesterday by Judge
Barnard. A reputable lawyer asked for a usual and
reasonable order, which the Judge cOntemptuously
refused. The audacOus applicant 80 far forgot the
seryility due to Ring Judge as rebelliously to
remark: "This circumstance is further justifca-
tion for certain proceedings now being taken,
Enraged at such insolence, the Judge instantly
fnod tho lawyer $50 for contempt of Court, and,
upon his advancing to pay the fine, added the
sentence, "and ona days imprisonment The
victim was Immediately hurried of. despite his ex-
plantations, and locked up in Ludlow-st. Jail to
repent of his temerity. Some Albany legislators
may have entertained lingering opinion that Geo.
g. Barnard is not so black he is painted, but this
act will probably convince them thai it is time to
tear tho crmne from his shoulders with out ceremony
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28
preiness Notices.

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BARGAINS in JEwELRY and WATCHEs-Seu-
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LIMBS.
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T. bv TRAvErERs LIPR AND ACCIDENT lSsUR4NcA Co
Why neglect your teeth 7 THURsToN's IVORY
Ps eoru daily keep them clean Oand and N
Oft in the Silly night we hear the praises of
WILLiNNss BxrRACT JAMAICA GINGER.
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

An irritating story of bank-tollor is now told ~
tho newspapers. He lived in Hartford, Conn, and
having saved good deal Of money, retired boughta
fine farm stocked it, and went to live upon It like
financial Diocletian. The directors of his bank werO
80 pleased that they voted him thanks and money
gratuty whereupon he went to their next meeting
and calmly informed them that ho had made his
little pile 10y speculating with the funds of the bank
and no also cautioned them to keep good lookout
for his SUCCESSOR who might not be 30 successful as
be had been. 1t is not probable that tho directors
considered these remarks to DO eithor grateful OF
complimentary.
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

or new papers and magazines there is no end, anu
there is speedy end They are born and they die
but an endless of fresh asprants perpetu-
ally fills tho stage. Hero come two Fine Ats, a
Journal Of tho Polite World" by Laura Keene and
Emma Webb Nivcrt; and The Filth AUeRue Journal.
for which no sponsor s named. The first, a monthly
magazine is an exquisite specimen of fine Typography
and engraving-ono or two of Lnton's wood en-
cravings being gens-and the letter press Is quite
up to the standard the wollknown names of its fair
conductors would suggest. The second is to be q
weekly newspaper of society and fiction, and is an
attractiye-loOking eight-page illustrated sheet.
New-York tribune., 1872-02-28

A bill is low before Congress providing for some
compensation to tho widow and orphans of Admiral
Dahgren for the uso of his ordnance inventions from
their first introduction in 1910 up to the presert
time. If Admiral Dahlgren had been private ciG-
zen and cold his guns to the nation. his children
would now bo milhonares. But because he was an
officer and one full of patriotism and devotion, he
received nothing for his inventions, and let no
estate to his family. Even their pious purpose of
building monument to Gen. Utric Dahlgren, the
youngest and most chivarous of our martyrs, is
frustrated by this lack of means. If there be any
justification Eor legislative grants of money for
which the nation is not legally bound it would be
herd to imagine stronger case than this. But Con-
gress WILL We trust decide the question pro OF con
on its abstract merits.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-14
The Platter Murder.

CONTINUANCE OF THE TRIAIs-RELEAsE OF THE
PRISONER ON BAIL
A correspondent Of the Baltimore American,
writing from Cambridge on the 11th, says:
The Court assembled this morning at nine
o'clock There was full bench, as on yeEter-
day, and Attorney General Syester was present
as assistant counsel to the States Attorney,
Chas. L. Hayward, Esq There was , large au-
dience, all anxious to hear the testimony, and
there was great Disappointment when the cause
was continued, at the motion OF the State, on
account OF the absence Of several important wit
nesses. There was a very broad intimation CIV
en- that there WAS reason to believe that some OF
these witnesses we're absent through the agency
and contriyance of interested parties.
The prisoner was brought into Court, and at
tracted considerable attention. He is a stout
strong man, about Ave feet and ten inches in
height. His face is very unpreposessng, and
his eye gives the instant impression Of not We
ry kind or mild disposition.
The indictment, which charges him with the
murder OF his wife, OH the 2d OF December in
last year, contains three counts, Of which the
first two charge him with murder by violence.
and the third with cruelty driving her from her
home, and leaving her to lie exposed during the
whole Of bitter night, lying on the ground in
a helpless condition within one hundred yards
Of his house, whereby she died, the fact Of her
exposed and helpless condition having beer
brought to his attention.
Application was made for bail on the grount
that further confinement would endAnger the
prisoners life.. The application was granted
and Edward Law Rogers Of Baltimore City
entered bail In the sum Of so, 600. MIR. Roger
married the sister Of the defendant.
The trial has been set down for January 29tl
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-14
Tho CredIt nIobIller Inquiry.
HEARING THE wTTNEssEs-TE OF O
4Y4 Mo'CoMB.

HEARING THE wTTNEssEs-TEsrIMoNY OF COL.
4tA Mo'CoMB.
The Credit Mobillier investigation continues,
before the House Committee at Washington.
Col McOomb, OF this city, the leading witness,
(as is supposed had not returned home this
morning. He is accompanied in Washington by
his Counsel Judge Black, and Mr.. Thompson.
NJ Philadeipha. Yesterday his evidence was
taken, consuming all the session of the Commit
lee.
The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Tribune telegraphslthus Thursday night
Col MoComb says that he is an unwilling
agent in the matter OF its publicity, and that he
was both willing and anxious to arrrnge and set
tie the questions at issue withoutlsuch publicity
lie says he does not know anything in relation
to the publication Of the Ames letters-who did
it through what agency it was accomplished ;
that in fact il was several days after they were
Published before he knew It was done. He was
frequently approached during the campaign for
information in regard to it, but uniformly re-
fused to say anything supon the subject He
considered the affair in the light Of business
transaction alone, and says that he asked nc
more than his rights, and is not willing to &C
cept anything less. .-..---.-
He mAnifests no feeling or animosity on &C
count Of his difference with Mr., Ames, but is OBJ
viously to be determined to insist upon what III
believes to be his rights. He will tell unreser
vedly all that he knows about the affair il th
Committee interTogate him, but viii Voluntee
10 information.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-14

derstood In essentials, added TO his peculiar do
nestle troubles tended to embitter him and make
the latter part Of his life morbid and unhappy.
He gave the world his best but while it ap-
plauded still the world did not do him Justice.
Yet 1t is to be said to his honor that he never re-
laxed his efforts on this account. He had-like
his own Rtchelieu-" an indomitable heart" He
was worker to the last never too old to learn;
and always acting up to the beet light he had
received. His great, his only, comfort and de-
light was in his profession. Years ago he had
amassed fortune and thought Of retiring from
the stage but he could not, the old fever was
too strong, and he worked on to the very last.
For the last two years he had been a
great sufferer from gout, rheumatism
and other disorders, yet he would not
retire. In fact he had nothing else in the wide
world to claim his love. Not one Of his kin
was left and with all his greatness he was the
most solitary man in Philadelphia. He lived en-
tirely alone In his great house on Broad Street,
with no one near HIM but few servants. An
only sister had kept his house all her life; che
died about three years since, and for the balance
OF his pilgrimage he was quite alone. Tell this
story to the young men who envy the great
ones OF the Earth. II may have It's lesson in
making us all more satisfied with our lot and
In teaching us not to strain after impossible
things which even il reached might tnrn to
ashes,-a very Dead Sea fruit. In worldly
way nothing can be grander than the record Of
Forests successes yet almost any poor clerk
in this broad city is really happier happier
because he has those who love him and whom
he loves, and because (if II is his envable case)
he has nothing TO regret. INDEX.