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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-30
OBIT UARY.


Senator Jacob Hardenburgh, Of the Fourteenth
district, died at Congress Hail. Albany, yester-
day afternoon, after lingering illness.
Even yesterday morning his face seemed
Illuminated with new life, which orok6
through the gloom that enshr0uded him.
At five O'Clock the long agony was over and he lay
composed in death. Senator Hardenburgh was
of an old Dutch family. He was born at New Palts.
in Ulster county, N. Y, in the year 1928. His
father, an honest, hard working farmer,
knew the value Of good education, and, giving
his son such advantages as the common schools OF
the neIghborhoOd afforded sent him to the New
Paltz Academy, and subsequently to Rutgers Coll
lege, New Jersey, whence he was graduated In
1874 After leaving college he obtained a situa-
ton as instructor In an academy at Fonda,
Montgomery county, devoting his spare hours to tho
study Of the law, which he had chosen as his profess
sion. In the year 1s49 he was admitted to the bar.
He soon afterwards removed to Kingston In his ma
tive county, ana entered upon the active
duties Of his profession. Here his tho.
rough preparation and application to bust
ness soon brought him an extensive practice
and he rapidly rose to q high rank To this early
and his familiarity with the provisions Of the code
adopted while he was yet student contributed
not little Though BY no ,.s
often represented his district in Democratic
State Convention and in other places OF trust. He
was MEMBER at large oI the COnsclCutiOna ConVen-
ton OF 1868, and was influential in securing the
passage OF the judiciary article subsequently adopted
by the people, and In seeking to secure other re-
forms In fundamental law. In the year 1859
he was elected to the State Senate and
was returned for a second term by large majority.
Here his readiness as debater, his clear and
forcibe yet dgnifed manner OF discussion, his
thorough knowledge OF the principles OF govern
ment, Of the constitution and the laws,
at once made him leader and gained
for his opinions respect His rapidly failing health
has prevented his taking part In much Of the egis
lott nr nf fhn hlf md rr{f
State have been missed, and his absence been o
source OF constant regard to his associates.
the Senate an honest, fearless one. He was the
most influential and trusted leader OF HIS party.
His mind was keen and strong. He had q great
disdain for plausibites In argument; still greater
disdain Of the airs and manners by which some
persons seek to give emphasis to their talents.
Persons apt to Judge men by externals failed at
first to appreciate him. 1t will be difficult to Ill 80
well the place made vacant by his death.
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q T A II
The Discharge of the Priso-
ners Denied.
Awaiting the Arrival Of q Certified Copv az the
Supreme Court Deciion-A Middle
Among tho Courts.

SALT LAKE CITY, April %, 1874
The habeas corpus cases OF Blythe, Burt Hamp-
ton, Stout and Thomas came up before Justice
Hawley to-day The court room was denseIy
crowded. The Mormon police, city and secret,
were In full force Several ladies, rela-
tves Of the prisoners present Judge Gilchrist
moved on behalf of the Marshal that he be dis
charged from further custody Of the prisoners. The
motion was denied. Mr.. Hoge, on behalf Of the pr.
soners moved that proceeding be dismissed and
prisoners remanded, as defendants had not ap-
piled for discharge. The afidavits had been un-
authorized.
THE MUDDLE WAS GREAT AND GROWING WORSE,
and the Court continued the case until two p. NJ,
when Judge Howley rendered long ana exhaus-
tive decision, fortified by the citation OF many
cases. He did not recognize the control OF United
States Attorney Bates over court sitting
in the matter Of habeas corpus. He had only
to maintain authority ofgovernment he representa-
but in a court Of this kind he had no power Tho
Judge considered that the United States Marshal
was in contempt for obeying orders Of inferior
court. 1t was probable that the Judge overstepped
his power In attempting to go behind
the decision Of the Superior Court ana
its action was not entitled to consideration, AZ
wrlts Of commitment OF prisoners were issued by 3
competent Court. He Hawley), ds concurrent
Court, could not go behind 1t. The prisoners were
remanded to the custody Of the Marshal and were
SENT BACK TO CAMP DOUGLAS.
This caused great disappointment. The case r.
likely to come up again tomorrow before Judge
Strickland in the Third Judicial Court, and the dis
charge asked. The Probate Judge Is not likely to
discharge the other prisoners. All are waiting for
the certified
DECISION OF THE SUPREME COURT
before fresh departures taken. Plenty Of legal
mi rot a. mt tod no Youvo ia If
community Is more steady, but new United States
Attorney is imperatively needed to conduct tho
prosecutions and legal affairs. Bill Hickman stands
with other prisoners.
NO SMALL POx IN UTAH.
The newspapers deny the existence Of any sman
pOx In Utah.
GAS FOR THE SAINTS.
The organization OF the Salt Lake City Gas Com.
pany Is nearly completed. The works are to be
ready next October. The price OF gas IS to be 81
per thousand
snow storm occurred here this morning.
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Abram j. Walker.

Abram Joseph Walker, ex-Chancelor and Chief
Justice Of Alabama died In Montgomery, III that
State, on the morning Of the 18th of April. His
death resulted from heart disease. He was con-
fined to his bed during week previous to his
decease. Judge Walker was native of the State
OF Tennessee. He was educated at the Nashville
University studied law and settled at Jacksonville
Alabama. He became successful practitioner.
When little over twenty-One years Of age lie was
elected to the Lower House OF the Alabama Legis-
lature. At a subsequent period he was member
OF the State Senate. For several years he held the
office of Chancellor. In 1856 he was elected to the
Supreme Bench OF the State, and was chosen Chief
Justice. BY successive reflections he continued In
that office until July, 1863 period of twelve years.
practice OF his profession. Judge Walker was 9
man OF superior talents, an able and u learned
jurst and widely esteemed for his impartialty,
integrity and honesty OF character.
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The Grants-Making Hay While the
Sum Shines.


The Presidents family is wise in its genera
ton, or, in other words, has the good sense to
take advantage Of the fortunate and elevated
position which the head Of it occupies, and
why notp A great deal of fuss has been made
about the relatives of General Grant being IA
vored in the dispensation of government pa-
tronage but why shouldnot the President,
who receives miserable pittance himself, do
what he reasonably can to promote the welfare
of his relations? In Europe people have no
such narrow-minded views. The children of
General Grant have been honored there on ac-
count of their father and the high position he
holds. Lieutenant Grant, who is travelling
with General Sherman, has been receiv-
ing particular attentions. Miss Nellie
Grant, who went over to Europe
lately with friends, has received the honors
rendered only to the most distinguished per-
sons Showers Of bouquets strewed her path,
and those in the front rank Of life vie with
each other in honoring her. Other children
of the President, it is said, are going to Europe
shortly with friends of the family. They,
doubtless, will meet with like reception
The children of the President are right in
'.making hay while the sun shiness," in taking
advantage of the circumstances in which they
are placed Should President Grant be re-
elected he will retire to private life in less than
five years from this time, and, incase of defeat,
in less than one year, and there could be no
better opportunity for his family, now in the
very springtime Of life, to travel abroad
and to profit by the social amenities
which will be everywhere accorded to
them on his account A great change
has come over Europeans Of late years in their
estimate Of Americans and in their manner Of
treating them. A true American gentleman OF
lady is now regarded as the equal of those in
the best classes Of European society. AS we
have no titles and are oil sovereigns the high
est distinction is that of being q gentleman OF
lady. Though the Presidents family may re-
ceive special attentions on account Of the ele-
waited position Of their father, any cultivated
American may be we'll received everywhere
and among all classes. This is felt to be the
respect due to our great country as well as 10
the individuals who are worthy citizens Of it.
We are pleased to know that Miss Nellie Grant
and Lieutenant Grant have been SO well re-
ceived, and that oil the other members of the
Grant family who may cross the Atlantic may
expect like fattering reception.
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BISMARCK ON THE ALABAMA CLAMs.-Prince
Bismarck, according to special despatch
from Berlin, which was published yesterday,
endorses the position taken by the United
States in the Alabama claims in regard to con-
sequential damages. "The American position
is entirely correct" is the alleged expressed
opinion Of the German Chancellor. Candid
and blunt language, 1t must be admitted, but
not diplomatic. Bismarck, however, is not the
less remarkable for his Characteristic replies
than for his disregard of the conventional for
mulas in which diplomats were formerly
bound to guard themselves when speaking
and if he believed the American position
wrong we think he would say So
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The SIEGE OF MArAMonos by Trevifo's
revolutionary army has at last begun in good
earnest. General Cevallos the Juarist CON-
mander of the city, who, from his bloody
deeds, has won the unenviable sobriquet of
sthe Butcher" Is bent on keeping up
his reputation. With true Mexican bra
vado he has unfurled from the
Notifications of Matamoros the black
flag bearing deaths insignia-a skull and
cross bones-as q menace against the revolu-
tionists who should be unfortunate enough to
fall into his hands during the attack on the
city. This Is, however, an idle threat on the
part Of 1.-THE Butcher" for the probability is
that Nlatamoros, and with 1t himself, will fall
into the hands of the revolutionists, who will
certainly not be disposed to waste mercy on
him and his followers. In consequence of the
close proximity Of the struggle the Texan
border is thrown into ferment. Brownsville
Is overlooking with men and women and revo
lutionnry sympathzers from Matamoros. and
General McCook, the United States CON-
mander Of the place, has adopted energetic
measures to keep the benigcronts from yiola-
Hon Of our Eoaaez:
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THE IRoN TRADE OF EUROPE INTERRUPTED
By THE SPANISH RESURRECTION. The men en-
ployed in the iron mines of Sono and Reos-
tero, in the Basque Provinces Of Spain, having
joined the Carlist insurrectionary movement,
work has been suspended and the produc-
ton Of ore has ceased in that quarter. Two
hundred British vessels, which have been
waiting for cargoes Of iron of Bilboa, will be
compelled to return to England empty. This
is very serious first result Of the present
trouble In Spain, one which goes to prove the
correctness Of our inference to the effect that
the Spanish peninsula cannot be convulsed in
its social and governmental relations and the
more immediate interests Of the surrounding
nations remain undisturbed.
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unpopular. To expect the American people
to elect without question, a member OF
the Blair family to the Presidency is
to speculate upon their patience and ignorance.
Palmer is Governor Of Illinois, with war
record which has never become history and
whose noted achievement was to quarrel with
Sheridan for putting out the fire and keeping
peace in Chicago without a prayerful considcra-
ton of the constitution. Palmer is too fresh
and too eager In the party to create any en-
thusiasin. And as for Governor Curtin-a po-
litical Spectator all his life without force,
character or genius-his nomination will be
grotesque and certainly cannot be seriously
considered. There is tradition that he has
some mysterious influence over Pennsylvania
time when Lincoln swept into power, and
reelected with great difficulty by the
impulse Of the war. Curtin the candidate of
any reform party would be as grotesque an
object as Tweed the leader of the reform de-
mocracy, and his nomination would be a
blunder in every way, especially in Penn
sylvania. Trumbull may be nominated,
but if Grant could name his opponent he
would desire no more easily beaten man than
Trumbull, as the canvass would show. AS for
Mr.. Summer, we do not see him in
the contest. Like the HERALD Sum-
ner sees no principle in the movement
and he stands aloof with fortitude and
independence quite Roman and heroic In It's
attitude, declaring that, no matter how angry
he may be with Grant, he will have nothing
to do with Cincinnati unless it endorses his
peculiar views. We should be glad to see
Sumner nominated, but no such wisdom can
be expected from Cincinnati.
And next to Sumner comes our old friend,
Horace Greeley We see in Mr.. Greeley man
who would make q serious candidate. The
country would know where to find him.
He has better record than any man named.
A temperance man, he would offend the
Germans but temperance Is o local, not
o national issue, and could not enter into the
canvass. A protectionist, he sees that there
can be no canvass upon that issue for polit-
Cal generation at least. He would please the
South with his amnesty views; while his record
as republican will ct least bear
the closest scrutiny. Let Mr.. Greeley
be nominated and he will poll more
votes than any other liberal republican
who would run in the South. We question
whether Grant even could defeat him in North
Carolina and Virginia. He would be as strong
as Adams in the East and in Pennsylvania and
would be popular in the West because of his
He would be a positive candidate; and we
question whether any man who could be nomi-
mated would rally to his standard the indu-
ences that would surround and sustain him.
AS 1t is let us see what we shall see. This is
the day Of wonders, and let us watch carefully
the omens of Cincinnati.
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THE MISSOURI AssAssINs.

The Railroad Company Dfschargins
Their Men, and Omcials Fleeing from
tho Threatened Violence OF tho Csss
County Humans.
ST. LOUIS, April 20, 1872.
The railroad managers have discharged all the
employees attached to the train on which stevenson
Cline and Dure were murdered in Cass county on the
oath nst they having received orders to 40 50 rom
some Of the "reguators saturday. in consequence
Of eI REPORTS that some Of the Cass county outlaws
were There for the purpose OF .e
Of the Missouri. Kansas and Texas Railroad Com
pany.
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The LEdIsLATuRE was informed last even
ing befora proceeding to the transaction Of
business, of the death of Senator Harden
burgh, and Immediately afterwards adjourned
as mark Of respect for the memory of the de.
ceased.
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acknowledgements.
MISUNDERSTANDING.
MISUNDERSTANDING.

SPANISH CLERICAL AID TO THE CARLrsrs.
We are informed by news telegram from
Madrid that each band of the Carlist insur-
gents has clergyman attached to 1t, for the
most part in commission as an officer This
is quite natural in any Christian cause, more
particularly to Spaniards who ore about to run
the chance of speedy exit from life to eter-
nifty. Clergymen find their post Of duty In
places of danger. An eminent Italian divine,
now in New York, served with the army of
Garibaldi against the Pontifcal troops but
he ministered to the spiritual wants Of all at
and after the battle Of Montana and at other
points.
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BOOTHS THEATRE, Twenty thitd street. corner Sixth
hv.-THE IRON CHKsT-kArHERiNE AND PErRUcnio.
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OLYMPIC THEATRE, Broadway-THE BALLET PAN
yoMIME or HUMPTY DUnPTY. Matinee at 2.
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THE DAILY HERALD, published ece'v ddD IN the
pear. Four cents per copy. Annual subscription
price S12.
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ST. JAMES THEATRE, Twentyeight street and
Broadway. -MAcEvoYs NEW HiBEESxcos. Matinee ut g.
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BOWERY THEATRE, Notwithstanding
DkPTHs-SoLoN SHINGLK.
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the tradition suggested by Washington election
to Office upon the same ticket, he could not hold
without creating new issues in o canvass for
reelection. His course towards France and
his covert sympathies with England and Eng
lish customs and against the French
Revolution, its influences and its teach
ings, destroyed his administration and his
party, and made easy the way for Jefferson
and the Virginia dynasty, who ruled during
the era Of good feeling and until the election
of his son. And even his son, famous as he
was, and worthy of oil honor, and in many
respects the most accomplished statesman
of his time, failed in the Presidency.
He was not the choice of the people, His
election was o scandal Men believed, we
think, certainly, that there was bargain to
secure his election to the Presidency; that
Henry Clay was party to 1t, and that he was
rewarded for his treachery with the
portfolio Of State Mr.. Adams made q cold
administration, and when he came to
appeal to the people he was thrown
out and the rude, boisterous, intrepid Jack
son elected In his stead. With jackson came
inc oemocrauc Dynasty, which remained in
power until the free soil movement which,
singularly enough, nominated the present
Charles Francis Adams as it's first candi-
date for the Vice Presidency, arose,
and, developing into the republican
party, carried the country. Mr.. Adams
served this party when weak and abandoned
it when strong. All we know is that he is an
eminent and accomplished man, and nothing
more. He would be a safe, mild, unpopular
President, and while ruling the country with
dignity and honor would never excite o warm
response from the hearts of the people.
We dismiss Brown, and the Blair family and
Palmer end Curtin, and Trumbull end Sum-
ner. For one generation the Blair family was
the most powerful influence In American poll
tics. For another generation 1t VIZ. the most
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States Nilsson has amassed two hundred and
fifty thousand dollars, and it is probable she
may feel inclined to increase her fortune by
an additional quarter Of million next year.
We understand that Mile. Nilsson has in
vested large part of her fortune in
American securities, displaying in this
matter both excellent taste and sound
judgment !; for the safest investment, as well
as the most remunerative, that capitalists can
make, is in American securities. In following
this course Of action artists secure the highest
rate of interest on their capital, and leave the
resources of the country undiminished. The
carrying out of the country Of large sums Of
money is naturally looked upon with dis
favor by our people, and the action of Nilsson
will have the effect Of making her still more
popular among us by proving in the strongest
manner her sympathy and confidence in our
institutions. We wish to see the precedent she
has made followed generally by artists, espe-
cially now, when we are entering on patron
age SO generous that it will involve consider
able sums of money, which we would regret to
see withdrawn from our available capital. It
is the interest of the artists that no ground for
dissatisfaction should exist, rs the develop
ment and support of opera by the general
public must for long time depend on the
popularity Of the artists. The prospects Of
opera are just now excellent, and If the promise
of still further Improvement in the presenta-
ton of the works of the great composers, be
fulfilled, there can be no doubt that the support
extended by the people will be generous
beyond precedent. while any attempt TO fall
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: wALLAcK's THEATRE, Broadway and 18th street.
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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-09-05
for the farmer.
TRREa AND THEE BFRBCT UrON
CROR0.

What effect does the general denuding Of
of trees have upon the production az foodf
Can any farmer answer this qnesfionf We mean
70 his own satisfaction after having carefully res
s>.,..J nnon the subject and made the inquiry
: dst.rminatiop to lie ccntented With nothing but
the truth. II is no use to say that crops upon
new land are always better than upon old fields,
and .of course clearing land is beneficial to gem
eraI production" That is not the question. We
know that new fields are productive, aud that
here and there cleared spot is not unfavorably
affected by drouth but how is it where nearly all
the land has been cleared-where Instead of here
and there q field only here and there patch Of
woodland is left, aud where orchards are sparse,
aud add but mere item to the shade of the whole
surface. 1t is the opinion Of many that the ef
fects Of such general denudatiOn is injurious,
and that drouths are more common now than
when the country was in forests; but does any
one know that this opinion is q factf We GER
tainly do not. We have an opinion that the ef-
fects, upon the whole, is bad; but upon what
fact is that opiniou basedf Wd believe that a
larger amount of human food can be produced,
as farming generally is conducted in America,
upon three-fourths of the surface of the earth,
leaving the other part in forest, than upen the
whole, or even larger proportion Of cleared to
uncleared land. Yet this is an opinion not foun-
ded in rearon, for have no facts for the data.
Now this question involves great scientific fact,
that should be settled before it is to late. If the
clearing Away of forests does affect the amount
ought to be certainly known. Although we
doubt this oft-repeated assertion we do not doubt
the general influence of contiguous forest land
upon the hygrometrical condition Of the surroun-
ding atmosphere, any more than we doubt that
grass retains dew longer than bare earth, and
gives il off to the air in slow evaporation, ame-
ioratiDg the whole atmosphere, and giving it that
freshness that is SO much more revivifying to
plant and animal than the air incumbent upon
an arid district. And We believe the forest
and
held in reserve for slow evaporation, greatly TO
the benefit of adjoining fields and animal life.
Now this is but belief, but if it is truth every
owner of land in America should know the
should at least, inquire into it and preserve his
forest trees already growing. and plant others
where they would he useful, in more ways than
one.
OF this fact in relation to trees we are well sat
isfied; that nature until it is greatly changed,
will never consent that man, in America, shall
do without them. He caunot devote the whole
of earth here to the plOw. If he does, new
desert of Sahara will follow in his footsteps.