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They must explain to Mortified community
why no means were taken to reach the death
trap by the roof, which could be done as "easy
as lying" that is, returning to the counter in
the vestibule and saying that it was merely
little fire in the laundry. They must tell why,
in order to save q panic among the guests,
eleven human lives were ruthlessly sacrificed,
everything in the hotel imperilled and the
house property Of the vicinity placed
under the fearful risk of being the be-
ginning Of q second Boston or Chicago.
They may also tell why every feeling of de-
cency was shocked in hurrying off the charred
corpses of the unfortunate girls to be stared at
in all their horrid Disagreement at the
Morgue, which is intended only for the recep-
ton of the unknown dead. This last may be
too much to ask of those who will have to
plead to the other charges; but it is character
istic. Was it that the world might more pain
fully know the virtues Of hotel managers in
general and their own in particular? 1t will
take all the guessing Of their involved
minds to answer. We shall hear, no
doubt, explanations from them as palliations
for their course. The blame may be banded
about from one to the other; but we shall
accept no vicarious sacrifices. The minds
which can so easily fall into the inhumanity
Of allowing life to be sacrificed to puerile
fear claim no tenderness at our hands. Was
the entire hotel with all its belongings, worth
one of those poor scrub girls lives, not to say
eleven Of them2 Should the momentary in
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sisters. For the sake of q farm over which
Mr.. Williams, witness to the January will
and MIR. Greeley's former counsel, grows sem
timental by picturing Miss Greeleys remorse-
less cruelty in driving an uncle from the
home of his old age, a cruelty of which
Miss Greeley is incapable; for the sake of four
thousand dollars to relatives who can never
suffer from Miss Greeley's neglect; for the
sake of a small bequest to TIL Children's Aid
Society, which the society can exist without
and which Miss Greeley is in no way called
upon to pay, it, as we conscientiously believe,
charity begins at home; for this great mans
children are made the worlds scandal. In
the name Of journalism we protest against
this disgrace. We bid the executors of the
January will to beware. One of them is the
publisher Of the Tribune. Should he support
the claim advanced by Mr.. Williams his honor
may be impeached, for it can be said Of him
that desire to obtain possession of or to
control Mr. Greeley six shares of the Tribune
stock is at the bottom Of his desire to see tho
provisions of this will carried out. There
fore we give these executors warning; for coms
what may, in this instance, at least, public
opinion will be on the side of Mr.. Greeleys
lonely daughters, and we do not envy those
who attempt to stem its angry current. Horace
Greeleys fame is national, the welfare of his
children is of national interest, and again va
say to the jackalls fighting over the dead lion,
Begone, or beware
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-21

Tho readers OF the HERALD will Learn with plea
euro that Mr. Frederic Hudson has completed
FIIistory of Journalism" which will appear from
thc press OF Mcssrs. Harper Brothers. The plan
pf the WORK, we understand embraces general
Survey of newspaper history from the earliest
fimes down to the present day; but the author
hwes mainly on the press OF the United States, in
Its historical and contemporary aspects lie
Sketches the rise and progress of American jour
nalism. from the small colonial beginnings through
various epochs of development to the establish
ment Of the present system under the combined
influence OF the more general diffusion of intel
ugence, Of commercial enterprise, OF steam-driven
presses and the electric telegraph. Among other
Interesting features OF the work will be carefully
compiled histories Of the great representative
newspapers OF America.
\ No man in the country Is better fitted to accom-
pllsh work of this character than Mr.. Frederic
Hudson. For many years intimately and proml-
nenty connected with the American press; man
Of high culture, enlarged views; master of
piquant, lively and vigorous style; thoroughly at
home in all that pertains to newspapers and also
thoroughly In love with his theme, he has brought
to the work capacity, knowledge and enthusiasm
which justify the prediction that his 'Hstory Of
Journalism" will be one Of tho most valuable and
Interesting volumes ever published by the Harpers
ahe public will eagerly watch for its appearance.
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The Inauguration or the Palisades
Mountain Housc-A New Country Resort
for Summer Sufocated NTctropoIitans.
PALISADES MOUNTAIN, June 20, 1872
The Inauguration hop at the Palisades Mountain
House last evening was magnificent success. All
Jersey and goodly proportion OF fashionable
Gotham seemed TO have turned out for the occa-
sion. The fact is that the Palisades have been
heretofore an undiscovered region as IL were for
New Workers. We all know that as the occasional
Out-oi-towncr passed up and down the river day
after day In the summer time he was always ready
80 talk about the grandeur OF the scenery; but
those who dared 10 suggest to him the idea
bf grand hotel summer resort being, located on
Che Palisades were laughed 10 scorn. However all
the world Is not of the same ilk, and 1t happened
that few years ago two gentlemen, commonly
wood, put their heads together and determined
That the "back view as well as the front view OF
to this money was required, and the money being
Forthcoming road costing s2o0o0-which Is now
e. socd az any country o r9 ns out Of M me !, cY h
fadss opposite spuyten DuSyvI. The road. 70
put tic augna5le proposition Of erecting hotel on
lhe yergc Of the dizzy heights was the next per-
zion was made an accomplished fact, and the result
was INC Palisades Mountain House, which was
thc cite OF Jersey was on hand on the occasion OF
the opentlg'' would be but half the TRUTH for the
steainers va. i,hu AZ the Englewood wharf and the
pf bellies aud beauy from New York who were bent
pm Joining VI the grand Inauguration. The fact is
Shat TIE crush was so great az nine O'Clock that
s'standing room only'' was lett for the people,
who were compelled 70 remain outside on the pr
azzas Willie the festivities went on. The hop In
Itself WIS i grand success in point of crush and
fashion and as far as the supperings, private ana
public go that took place. 1t js only necessary to saw
that hut The rarcst dishes We're made use Of and
but the sccctcst kind Of Jersey and New York
company invited, TO make the occasion one long to
be remembered Mr.. Syvanus I. Cozzens and Mr.
Murray who have been so long identified with the
great hotel seasons In the past al West Point, are
The active coworkers in making country life enjoy
nbc at this new resort, and have full charge of the
hotel arrangements. The fashionable crowd which
attended the hep last evening" and the arrivals OF
New Workers by the hundred to obtain solace from
metropolitan suifocation and the thermometer
nlnctics, show that summer resort within half.
hours reach OF the city Is pleasant possibility.
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PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Professor D. silllman, OF Tale College, is at the
Aibemarle Hotel
Judge l.. 7. S. Foster, OF Connecticut Is at the
BrevOort House.
Judge W. B. Sloan, OF Ohio Is at tho Fifth Avenue
Hotel
United States Senator Flanagan, OF Texas, Is
Stopping at the Metropolitan Hotel
Major j. II. Hnman, OF Syracuse, has quarters at
the Sturtevant House.
! Captain John Macaulay, OF the steamship China,
Is at the New York Hotel.
General w. 8. Bartlett, OF Massachusetts, Is So
lourning at the New York Hotel.
y General J. M. Bickell, of Pennsylvania, is among
yesterdays arrivals at the Grand Central Hotel
4 Bishop John Sharp, an acute counsellor Of Brig
ham ioung's yesterday made the ST. Nicholas
Hotel his temporary Zion.
4 Horace White, OF the Chicago Tribune, Is at the
Preyoort House, while in attendance on the 'pow-
Fow." Horace will argue till white Is black that
kreeiey, the panjandrum OF protection, is the
quickest motor for nee trade. With Horace before
fhem and Horace behind the situation looks
B0raceing for Grant
/ The Japanese Embassy, headed by Twakura, and
accompanied by General Meyer, their cicerone,
Rnd Charles Walcott Brooks, the Japanese Consul
Rt San francisco, reached the st. Nicholas Hotel
Last evening from Boston. The Embassy will
shorty return TO Washington, when Iwakura If all
Feelings OF harmony have not been Cilmored out of
PIN, will cndeayor to effect the treaty which Is the
Object OF his mission.
4 Ex-Governor j. d. Cox arrived from Cincinnati Mt
the EitI Avenue Hotel yesterday morning, and
look part In the ''bg talk"
\ Congressman A. A. Sargent, the United States
Senator elect from California is at the Metropolitan
Hotel Mr.. Sargent 8 constituents seemed inclined
20 butt against him because OF the Goat Island
business. They are moro "Pacllcn now.
\ President Grant, accompanied by General Horace
Porter, "Sscd through the city yesterday while re-
burning nom Washington to Long Branch They
made short stay at the Astor House. The Presi-
pent will come TO this city on Saturday to be present
bt the departure for Europe Of his son Ulysses who
Is to be absent pursuing his studies during year.
pm Monday the tympanum of the head OF the
patton will be played upon as well as the instru-
ments at the JubiO In the Hub.
| The family OF Senator Carl Schurz were pas.
fengers for the Fatheiland by the steamship
Vhuringia yesterday.
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TELEGRAM TO THE NEW Y0aK HERALD.

PARIS, June 20, 1872.
The delegates Of the party OF the Right in the
Assembly had an interview with President Theirs
to-day, but were unable to obtain from him any
concessions. NJ. Theirs was throughout firm in the
expression OF sentiments favoring The continuance
OF a republican form OF government for France.
CONDITION OF THE FINANCES
The negotiations looking to the final payment OF
the German indemnity and the evacuation of
French territory by German troops have been
completed, The first payment OF the indemnity
stl due Germany is to be made by the
18th of February, 1873. and to consist of one
mllard OF francs. The second payment, similar
amount, Is to be made before the close OF 1873 and
the third payment, also mard of francs during
the year 1874. The departments. of the Marine and
Haute-Marne are to be evacuated rs soon as
100000 600 Of the indemnity have been RENTED
and the present force OF the army OF occupation is
to be reduced by one-hrd after the payment OF
each milliard to Germany.
The French government IS already negotiating
for bills of exchange to the amount OF 5oo,oooo0
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NJ e z j @ O.
Report O? an Offer Of Surrender by
i'reyino and Quiraga.
Bandit Robberies in Matamoros-Polcing the
Place with Artillery-Marial Law Au-
thority Against Travellers on the
Rio Grande-Surrsnder to the
Mexicans Under Force.
TELEGRAM 70 THE NEW YoSS HERALD.

MArAM0Ros, June 10, 1872.
II Ia reported on creditable authority that Gen.
erals Trcvin0 and Quir0ga, finding themselves I'M
able to offer any considerable resistance to the gov
eminent forces concentrating in Monterey, and
powerless TO hold so important point outside OF
the State OF Nueva Leon, have sent commissioners
the basis OF their pardon and subsequent submls
sion to the Jaarez government.
BANDIT RoB3ERIEs.
Yesterday evening party OF forty supposed to
be headed by the bandit chief Portugal appeared
near this city and robbed several persons and com.
mitted two murders on the road, within cannon
shot OF the f0rtfcations.
The guns OF the fort opened on them, with no
other effect than compelling them to leave. The
garrison being without cavalry the bandits escaped
without pursuit.
MARITAL LAW OUTRAGE.
Yesterday pleasure boat on the Rio Grande, be.
tween this city and Brownsville. containing Mr.
Chase, Manager Of the Telegraph in Brownsville,
and Messrs. Girard. Mason and North, was fired
upon by Mexican sentnels on the bank OF the river
and the men compelled TO land and surrender them
selves.
They were taken to the military quarters. where
they were detained for some time.
This is the first instance OF Mexican authorities
exercising surveillance over the river under drec
ton OF martial law and has created considerable
excitement, as 1t was attended by a wanton disre-
gard Of the lives OF several American citizens in
firing upon them when In pursuit of lawful object
on the river, over which Mexico has no right to eX
ercise such authority.
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THE QUESTION IN ITS OUTER
BEARINGS.

Dlsracli's Motion of Inquiry Postponcd-
The Anglo-Canasssan Policy and North
western boundary Question Unaffected.
LONDON, June 90 1872
In the House of Commons this evening the Right
Hon. Benjamin Disraci announced, in reply to
question from Mr.. Osborne that in consequence of
the continuance Of negotiations in reference to the
Alabama claims he had concluded to postpone for
the present his motion of inquiry into the relations
between Great Britain and the United States.
Mr.. Gladstone, In answer to inquiries by Messrs.
Walpoe and Gregory, stated that the result of the
labors of the Tribunal of Arbitration at Geneva
would have no effect whatever upon the questions
Of the Canadian loan or the San Juan boundary.
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British Press Report Of the Pro-
ceedings and Prospect Of tho
Arbitration in Geneva.
The Italian, Brazilian and Swiss Delegates
Puzzled by the English Motion for
Lengthy Adjournment.
The President and Secretary TO Remain
at the Centre Of Council.
TELECaAHs TO the NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, Juno 20, 1872
Special dispatches from Geneva to the London
journals say the Tribunal OF Arbitration was In ses
sion one hour yesterday
1t is confidently said that the treaty will surely be
saved. Although the Court adjourned until We'd
nesday next, II may in certain eventuaties, meet
again by arrangement on Monday the oath inst.
1t Is stated that Count Sclopis, the arbitrator on
the part OF Italy and President OF the Board: Baron
d,ltajuba, the representative OF His Majesty the
Emperor OF Brazil, and Mr. Jacob Staempni, the
arbitrator on the part of Switzerland, desire time
to consult with their respective governments, as
they themselves fear to assume the responsibility OF
rejecting or acceding TO the proposition OF Great
Britain for adjournment of the Tribunal Court for
eight months.
II the prospects for satisfactory conclusion Of
the work for which the tribunal has assembled
continue good the American residents OF Geneva
will unite In grand celebration In that city on the
4th OF July.
Tho American Commissioners will 20 to Paris,
and the English to London, during the adjournment
OF the tribunal in order to accelerate the progress
Of the negotiations for the removal of the differ
ences now pending between England and America.
Count Sclopis and M. Favrot, the Secretary OF the
Board, are the only persons connected with the
arbitration who Will remain in Geneva.
THE INDIRECT DAMAGES POINT.
II is reported very generally In the city to-day
that more has been accomplished In the Geneva
Arbitration Court than what Is reported by the
press to the public.
1t is alleged in some quarters here that at the
next meeting of the arbtrators it will be announced
that the question Of indirect claims Is settled and
that the arbitrators viii then proceed on the other
points
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ENGLAND.
The Prince Of Wales Presiding at an Exhibition
Orening-Flow Of Specie to the Bank and
Reduction Of the Discount Rate
IElEGaAM 10 The NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, June 20, 1872
The Prince OF Wales went to Lynn-Regis yester-
day and presided at the opening of the Agricutu-
raj Exhibition. His Royal Highncss was greeted
with an enthusiastic reception by the inhabitants
OF the town, who had looked forward to his coming
with great pleasure.
THE RATE OF DISCOUNT AND SUPPLY OF SPECIE.
The rate OF discount at the Bank of England has
been reduced one-half per cent, and Is now three
per cent.
The specie in the Bank of England has increased
G75o,oOo during the past week.
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THE ATALANTAS.
Contest and Victory by One OF the American
crew-Race for the Diamond Chal-
lenge SOULS at Henley.
TELEGRAM 70 the NEW yoax HERALD.

LONDON, June 20, 1879.
The regatta at Henley on the Thames took place
to-day.
In the contest for the Diamond Challenge Souls
the nrst heat was won by Goldie, OF the Cambridge
Boat Club. Tho second heat was won by Mr.. Il.
Smith, OF the Atalanta Boat Club, OF New York,
who defeated Chillingworth, OF the Twickenham
Club, by one length
Mr.. Smith was enthusiastically cheered by the
spectators for his victory over Chillingworth.
The decisive heat will be contested to morrow by
Smith and GOldc.
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More Testimony.

NEW YORK, June TO- 1872.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Your exposure or the Inconvenience occasioned
by the impertinence OF the employees OF the Fourth
National Bank OF this city meets with general APP
proval. You are not the only one who has been
treated impertinenty by the employees Of that nsti
tuition. The paying teller Is noted for his sury,
"snappish" and ungentlemanly treatment Of most
persons who do business with him. IL would be
well for the interests OF that bank if its officers
would employ gentlemen to attend to its affairs,
not seem to know what civility politeness means
ANXIOUS.
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PRESIDENT GRANT AT LONG BRANCH.

/. LONG BRANCH, June 20, 1872
President Grant, accompanied by General Porter,
arrived from Washington this morning and pro.
ceeded to his cottage. The President and his wife
hnd General Porter leave on Saturday for Boston,
ITO attend the Jubilee and the meeting of the Pea
body Educa tiOnal Fund.
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The FOURTH NATIONAL BANK,
from the New York Tribune

From the New York Trbune.l
very just ana proper protest Is entered by the
HERALD against the needless annoyance caused to
customers by the outside officers Of banks in pre-
senting drafts. In this particular case a draft on
the HERALD was sent to protest because the
HERALD only offered notes OF national banks In
payment. In two or three cases drafts have been
sent TO protest when presented at our own count.
ing room because the gentleman on whom they
were drawn happened not to be in at the moment
whose agents are guilty or such petty annoyance
and cautoning the public TO beware OF them IS
likely TO prove healthy discipline
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artistic point OF view, and we wish artists like
Ssra,lss TO disassociate themselves from the in
fvitable ridicule which must fall upon those
Responsible for that noisy exhibition of bad
taste Had we in New York been the guilty
parties we should never have been forgiven,
but we are not so implacable.
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GERMANY AND HAYTI.
Prompt and Efficient Action OF the Kaiser's Navy
at Port an Prince-Bombardment OF
the Town and Capture Of the
Fleet OF the Republic
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YoRk HERALD.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, June Is, 1872, |
Via HAVANA (

KINGSTON, Jamaica, June Is, 1872,
Via HAVANA.
The German feet arrived at this port to-day.
The commander reports that the neet bombarded
the town OF Port au Prince for several hours, and
boarded and captured the Haytien fleet.
These acts were committed in consequence OF the
Haytien government having refused to pay the
indemnity due the German merchants OF Hayti for
interfering with their commerce and evylng forced
loans during the revolution. The Haytien govern.
ment paid the German commander $4,000 on ac-
count OF the claim. and the neet then withdrew.
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CABINET DISPATCHES FROM GE-
NEVA TO WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON, d. c., juno 20, 1872
The long dispatches received from Geneva yes
terday were deciphcred Of the Department Of State
this morning, but, owing to imperfect transmits
sion the precise text Is not yet ascertained there
fore some parts have to be repeated, and this neces
sarily causes much delay. 1t is known, however,
that they give the present position OF affalrs and
ask for instructions on points In the controversy.
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o B I T u A R Y.
John A. Green.

In Syracuse N. Y, died, yesterday evening Gene.
fal John A. Green, prominent and we'll known
Citizen. after brief Illness contracted from
exposure while In comm. and OF his brigade
pn Decoration Lay. He was delegate from
syracuse district to the three last Democratic Con-
Eentions, and was chairman OF the Breckenridge
state Committee in 1860. He has also been COM
mandcr OF the Twenty-fourth brigade National
Euard since 1862. His death casts gloom over the
community. He was forty-t three years old.
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SWITZERLAND.
French Payment Of Army Billet Charges.
TEL ESaAa 70 TIE NEW yorg HERALD.
BERNE. June 20. 1872.

BERNE, June 20, 1872
The Swiss government has just received from the
French Treasury additional sum Of 1000, 00of. to-
wards payment for the expenses incurred in main
tanning General Bourbaki's army while 1t was in.
termed in Switzerland.
The remainder OF the sum due e, 20O,o oOf Will be
shnrtlY.
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WRECK OF THE STEAMERS CALIFORNIA AND
IDAHO,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, June 20, 1872.
The steamer California, OF the North Pacific
transportation Company nom San Francisco for
Sitka, with merchandise and government stores
was wrecked on the coast Of the Gulf OF Georgia
east OF vancouver's Island. No lives were lost.
The steamer Idaho, OF the same line, Ia ashore on
Chain Rocks, twelve miles from Victoria, and Ii In
danger OF going to pieces.