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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-31

Rut tbo Senate does not believe in that; 1t
docs not believe in any kind of Civil Service
Reform for that matter. If the proposed
notifications of the Internal Revenue laws 60
into effect next July, the officers in the SER
vice will have next to nothing to do; one
half of them, to say the least, could be DIS
charged. The Senate, however, which votes
to reduce the taxes to please the people, also
votes to retain the Office-hoders to Work tor
the denomination ticket. Even when one Sen
ator moved to merge into another any cOllec-
ton district in which the receipts were not
equal to the cost of collection, the obseqmous
Senate, led by the Administration men, re-
fused to permit such release OF the ONCE
holders. Just now, the Administration needs
Internal Revenue Assessors and Collectors as
well as bayOnets.
After q long and laborious investigation into
the alleged frauds in the affairs OF the
Methodist Book Concern, the Special Commit
tee made a report yesterday. Summed up
briefly, the Committees report is as follows:
The business methods of the department al
forded opportunities for frauds which were
taken advantage of by subordinates; there has
been great lack of system in the bookkeep-
ing of the house; the losses sustained are not
large enough to impair the capital or financial
standing of the Concern there is no evidence
that any agent or assistant agent has been
implicated in any frauds on the Concern {;
the present methods of keeping .ac-
counts, though imperfect, are reasonable
safeguards against dishonesty; purchasing
paper through James F. Porter and the bust
ness transaction with Brown Brothers Co.
are both denounced as improper and I'M
authorized; the Committee have no opinion
as to the trustworthiness of the financial e1-
hibit made by the agents Of the Book Concern
to the General Conference. Furthermore, the
Committee find that frauds were committed in
the bindery and the manufacturing depart
ment while Hoffman was in charge. We have
already alluded to the extraordinary perform
ances of this man; and, certainly, his doinSs
justify the charges made. by DR.. Lanahan'
The report is before the General Conference,
which will discuss it to-day. But we cannot
help congratulating the Conference on the
strength Of that financial condition which, ac-
cording to the Committee, can withstand the
assaults made on it by such men as Hoffman
is proved to be.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-31

Dom Piatt talks feelingly, in letter on
our second page, this morning, to Judge
Black for his lately announced opposition to
the Cincinnati ticket On the whole, the Dom
seems TO have the advantage thus far, but
Judge Black is next to be heard from.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-31

our second page, this morning, to Judge
Black for his lately announced opposition to
the Cincinnati ticket. On the whole, the Dom
seems TO have the advantage thus far, but
Judge Black is next to be heard from.
Senator Conkling evidently grows into the
belief that he and his handful of coadjutors
not only run the Government but the country.
Yesterday, not being able to find other Ian
guage sufficiently strong in which to denounce
the Cincinnati Convention, he said it was
Gan unauthorized crowd.n Before any other
National Convention assemblies, due authority
must be obtained from Mr.. COnkling, or an
Initiation is to be expected at his hands.
The House of Representatives maintained,
yesterday, its attitude of indifference to the
expressed will of the Administration. Gen.
Butler tried to get up his bills to give the
President further dctatorial powers, but again
failed and so took refuge III the more con-
genial atmosphere of the Senate. The project
of enacting military law for the whole coun-
try is not yet abandoned, and the superservice-
ables intend to fight it out if it takes all
Summer"
There was singular scene in the Spanish
Cortes yesterday occasoned by the opposition
of a portion of the Chamber to the approval
by the Government of Marshal Serrano's gen.
erous treatment of the Carlist prisoners. The
Interpolation of MartOs raised so violent
disturbance that the President left the chair
and the session broke up IN confusion. 1t
would certainly seem as if men Of such intelli-
gence and high principle as Martos and Ruiz
Zorrilla could find some better ground for at
lacking the UnOnist Ministry than its elem
ency, which, from this distance, at least,
appears altogether praisewOrtby.
The Hon. Charles r. Buckalew, who was
nominated for Governor by the Democracy of
Pennsylvania, yesterday, is as strong candi-
date as that party could put in the field. The
antipOdes Of Uartranft, nominee of the Re-
nomination party, be is statesman Of ability,
undoubted integrity and honesty, and utterly
free from and above the petty intTigues Of
small politicians. IN Old-fashOned Democrat,
he understands The needs of his party and
sees that the tendencies of the times are to
break up paitisan divisions. His nomination
may be justly taken as an indication that the
Democracy OF Pennsylvania favor that con-
solidation Of all politca! interests in the cause
of reform which is offered in the Liberal Re-
publican platform. The action of the Con-
vention seemed ali in that direction yesterday.
Mr.. BucLalew has served one term in the
Senate, aud has held several positions OF trust
in his own State.
Civil Service Reform means a reduction OF
the working force of Government employees
10 the smallest available number as well as
the publication of that force by driving out
dishonest Oh dishonesty appointed men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-31
amnaemenls. ett.. ahis Gpsnlne.

Central PARK GARDEN Summer Nights Con
eeI suiFPITY's MTNsrREIs, at No. 5s5 Broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-31

Civil Service Reform means reduction Of
the working force of Government employees
TO the smallest available number as well as
the publication of that force, by driving out
dishonest Oh dishonesty appointed men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-31
Bnsiness Noiltes.

FURNITURE AND UPHoLSIERpS ,;,..
Large and Attractive Assortment AZ IN snl 100 Fuop,s
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-21
From London.
InSnnr Marc

LoSDoy, March 10.
Earl Derby gave notice that he should
ask the government what course It in
tended to pursue with REGARD 70 thetrea-
ty Of Washington.
In the House OF Commons, Disraeli
gave notice that he should bring to the
consideration Of the House, the state Of
relations with the United States.
Mr.. Horseman reminded the House
that he already had notified tie govern
ment Of this intention to question It and
he begged reply now. Was 9Ir
Gladstone prepared to give the parlia-
ment assurance that in case further ne
gotiations were entered upon with the
American Government no proposals
would be finally accepted until they re-
ceived the sanction of the parliament.
Mr. Gladstone said he was sorry he
was unable to answer the question to
night He had no opportunity to give
the subject the consideration il demand
ed or even TO consult with his colleagues.
Mr.. Horseman intimated that be
should repeat the question tomorrow.
The greatest run of luck on record
is that of a Baltimore cigar dealer, who
within the last three months has inner
tied fortune, drawn big lottery prize,
found $1,000 buried in the cellar Of his
house, and lost his mother-in-law.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-21
TieOnderoea.

some weeks ago a live yankee camo
to town in company with a patent con
tTlYance Tor renovating feather beds
Notwithstanding the fact that he p0ss-
essed IN an eminent degree. that Decu-
liar suayity of manners and volubflifv Of
tongue, 50 necessary to the success of
any new scheme, he did moi succeed
well at first The women according 10
Dickens never believe anything hut
quack doctors and lying story books.
They did not believe that a feather he'd
can be renovated. And more than that
how did they know but the fellow
would appropriate certain amount Of
the feathers 10 his own use2 These
were serious considerations. However
by considerable personal effort the man
came into possession Of a few beds and
Immediately set his machine in motion
In short time the beds were returned
so light, dOwny and so thoroughly
cleansed from all obnoxious substances
that make feather beds, like vice,
So dreadful mean
As. 10 be hated. needs but 10 be seen
But seen too oft, familiar 10 the face.
We first endure, then pity, then embrace.
That in reality the - feather bed "
man soon became the man Of the period;
and it is no figure Of speech TO say that
our community now repOse on absolute
" clean beds for the first time within the
memory Of the oldest inhabitant
A short time ago little Clara who is
about six or seven years Of age was read
ing to her mamma from some juvenile
book purchased of Pond 6 Weed or II.
Field, l am not very certain which,
She soon came TO the following passage,
which to her young mind seemed pecu-
liarly affecting: 4" And when they had
put the body of the little girl in the
hearse, and were driving away 10 the
silent churchyard, the poor mother cried
as if her heart would break" 4" Nam
ma, said Clara, what dOes,this mean?"
what made the little girls mother CRY
SO p - What is a hearse?" Clara's
mamma informed her that the mother
cried because her child was dead OF
course; but did not exactly know what
a hearse is-she would look i'm the die
tionary. Clara was soon after informed
that a hearse is - a carriage for convey
ing the dead to the grave" Mamma,
said Clara, why don't we have a hearse
in TicOnderoga :" Hush, hush my
dear, you must not ask any more
such naughty questions. ZERO.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-21
THE RUTLAND HERALD.
The Alabama Case.

There Is now prospect that the con-
aieting views between the United States
and England on the Alabama case will
be reconciled. An English journal an
nounces that Secretary Fish's reply to
Earl Granville's dispatch produced a
favorable impression, and was regarded
as furnishing an opening for further me-
gotiations on the basis of the arrange
ments provided by the treaty of Wash
ington. What further negotiations"
mean, is more than we can surmise, I'M
less it means a procrastination which is
hardly wise for our government to al
low; yet it is a pleasant fact to learn
that the Queens ministers are in an
amiable mood after the reception of the
reply of our government. This is but
the outward index of the press, as no
official information has yet been COM
municated as to the spirit in which Mr..
Fishs note has been received. Why
there should be any great further ne
gOtiatiOns, is more than can be seen,
Wleu II ~ KNOW II ludI inc IulIldIlN I Sttp5
in the treaty of Washington began a
year previous to the commencement of
the formal negotiations at Washington,
and that preliminary notes were from
time to time sent to England for the con
sideration Of the British Cabinet, which
suggested such notifications as the case
required. At least the letter from Sir
Edward ThorntoA to Secretary Fish and
that in reply to it by the Secretary, were
prepared, the one dated the Goth, and the
other January 80, 1871, in relation to
the appointment Of a joint high COM
mission The fact of the preliminary
movements for a settlement of questions
between the two countries had been pri-
vatcly communicated to several Sena-
tors and kept secret by them. 1t is to
be hoped that our English friends may
find their way out of this muddle into
which they claim the Yankee lawyers
nave led them
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-21
CLIO

The leap year ball, at Bonds Hotel,
on Thursday evening. March 18th, was
an entirely successful affair. although
not so many were present as AT first an
ticipated. Several couples from Cut
tingsville were present. Wallingford
and Dorset were also represented. We
have never attended a party which
passed off more pleasantly than this.
The music furnished by the Rutland
Quadrille Band, Frank Wilson, conduc-
tor, was executed in its usual excellent
and pleasing style, and the happy throng,
gaily tripped the light fantastic toe,
at the harmony of sweet sounds, I'M
til morning dawned. The occasion was
a novelty here, as it has been many
years since a leap year ball has been
held. 1t was managed by the ladies in
an admirable manner, and reflects no
small amount of credit upon their ability
in handling such matters. If they are
as capable of managing general affairs
as those of leap year balls, we think
that womans rights would greatly inn
prove the present system. And in this
connection we viii not omit to mention
the admirable manner in which Mrs. III.
W. Lincoln, performed the duties Of
floor manager, and which added greatly
to the enjoyment of the occasion. The
supper furnished was also excellent, and
one which Bonds knows how to furnish,
and thus has passed one of the most en-
joyable occasions of the season, and will
long be remembered by those who parti-
clpated. J. c. W.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-21

WAanlSGroE, d. C., March Is. 1872
Editor Rldltud Heyad In The
DAILY HERALD of the 14th inst. no.
tice an editorial commenting as follows :
me SEN LIBERAL PARTY,
notwithstanding that General Grant il
strong with, ana viii be the choice of, the
Republican party in the coming Presidcn-
tial canvass, the malcOntents in Congress-
and out OF it. are arranging plan of ac-
ton for the next campaign, and the whole
political situation is being canVaSSed. II
is evidently the programme to go before
the people with an CndCaVOr to demon
stIutC the miSlOings of the President, al
though the prospect of accomplishing
their purpose is not at all cheering, and
they have fears that their failure may
prove more disastrous than the efforts of
the senatorial cabal in the Senate, led by
sumner and SChuTZ. The intention of
these malcOntcntS is to hold n Liberal Re
publican convention ut Cincinnati, and
Sccur" tull delegations, and II large attcn-
dance, The conferences of these gentle
men have thus far been mainly confined
10 the discontinued Senators. But few
members of tho House have yet shown
their colors, though COY. Blair of MiChi-
gan, Mr. Willard and few others have
been talking very earnestly for some time.
The great topic or consideration now
7eCms to be how to get a crowd at the Lib
rr0l Republican convention, rather than
principles or candidates for the new party.
II is understood that they will not abide
by the action Of the Philadelphia cOnVcn-
zion If Grant Is nominated. but expect to
Jake the Cincinnati candidate. and look
FOR success.
So faras the above statement connects
me with 'the new liberal party" it mis-
represents my position Whether the
Republican national convention to be
held in Philadelphia in June, shall nomi-
nate Grant and ColfaX, as now seems
probable, or present some other names
rs the candidates of the Republican
party III the next presidential campaign,
1 expect 70 support and vote for the
ticket agreed upon by that representa-
dive gathering Of the Republican party.
trust you will do me the Justice to
give this statement a place in THE HER
aid, Yours truly,
c. W. WILLARD
We give place to Mr. Wizards letter
with pleasure, as we did not intend to
mjsreprescnt him. 1t has been current
iy rumorcd that he sympathized with
the Cincinnati movement. and the tone
of his paper has led us to suppose that
he was opposed to the denomination of
Gen. Grant, whichtended to confirm the +.
statement in the newsprints that Mr.
Willard, Mr.. Dawes and Gen. Garfield I
sympathized with the liberal political |
movement We are glad to know that .
he will support the nominees of the .
Philadelphia convention, rs will also
Masars Dawes and Garfield.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-21

A New METHoD.-In Lancaster coun-
ty, Pennsylvania, which is Thaddeus
Stevens old Congressional District, the
Republicans have a custom of instruct
ing their delegates in the primary cleo
tions, by endorsement on their tickets.
They chose delegates to the State and
National Conventions recently, and the
candidates for President were Grant and
Greeley. The vote was Grant, 1929
Greeley, 315. For Vice-President, Col
fax had 1898, Wilson, e96, Dennison,
119.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-21
Freshest GsIeamingS.

The New York Home JournaI coins
naturesque'
-Alligators run races with railway
trains on the Panama railway.
Paris orchestra leaders are conspir-
ing together to abolish the drum.
Alexis is to double the Cape Of Good
Hope next, and go to China.
-Wilkie Collins will come to Ameri
ca as soon as his health will permit
A Frenchman killed himself because
his boots were tight
Bismarck's favorite daughter is
about to marry Bavarian nobleman.
notwithstanding its Wanted pros
perity, Hartford Conn, contains $50
vacant tenements.
Miss Jay, daughter of the American
Minister at Vienna, is to marry Ger
man general.
They are having tournaments at Ak
en-, S. C. The "Duke of York" won the
first prize.
Chicago calls herself physically re
stored, and has 100000 over, with
which it is proposed to build free hos
pital.
Some might object TO the proposed
delivery of the Lords prayer at the Ju
bilee by one hundred ministers as super
erogatory.
"A Connecticut rat, during the late
cold snap, tried to nibble something
from an axe, had its tongue stuck fast
to the iron, and froze to death.
A quarrel between two Cinnamon of
San Francisco, for the possession of two
dollars, resulted two dollarously for one
of them, and he has gone to the Celestial
regions.
The old-fashioned ''pegged' army
pie is to be revived by our city pastry
cooks, but they viii be sold much cheap
er than the handmade pie, for after the
stuffing is adjusted the lids are screwed
ON with lock stitch sewing machine
Cleveland Ledger.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-21

MIssIssIPpI-I Mississippi, as in the
other States of the Union, thanks to the
shareholders rebellion and the 10Th
amendment, men of all colors, from ey-
cry race, have equal legal rights. The
only question is, whether the Judiciary
and executive branches of the govern
ment will carry out the legislative enact
ment in this behalf. This is soon to be
tested Last week negro and his wife
took seats in theater at Jackson, Miss,
and being elected, he has brought suit
for damages
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-21

The Danbury Ne08 says + A Dan
bury gentleman who went Up to Falls
Village with view to selling there,
has returned discouraged lie says the
soil is so poor that the peop give con-
certs for its benefit !"
The culture of rice is nc attracting
the attention of the agriclturists of
California, in which State 300, 900, 900
pounds of rice, imported firm Asiatic
countries, and consumed ever year, the
average price being seven cents per
pound. There are excellent rice lands
in the State, and the climates favora-
BILE to its cultivation.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-21

THE WAY IT WAS RECEIVED. News
comes from across the water that when
Gen. Sehencl< delivered the note from
Secretary Fish to Mr.. Gladstone as he
sat in the House of Commons, the latter
never uttered a British roar, but read it
in silence, slowed it carefully in his left
inside breast pocket, smiled all over his
face and cut away for Earl Granville in
the House of Lords without stopping to
look for his hat We are glad to know
how.Her Majesty ministers relished this
affair, even in their outward appearance.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-21

SUDDEN DEATH IN BRIsToL.-The Yer
mOnter has the following particulars of
the death Of Mr.. L. L. Lyzott, jeWeler,
of Bristol: Feeling quite unwell on
Monday afternoon, he closed up the
store and started for his home on North
street He had proceeded as far as the
residence of d. BOsworth, Esq, when
the blood gushed from his mouth in a
torrent and he fell to the ground. He
was taken into Mr., B. s house, but died
Immediately without uttering a word.
He tried to articulate something which
sounded like Z" doctor. The doctor
was summoned, but Mr.. l.. had breathed
his last before he arrived. He leaves
wife. Mr. L. has been for some years a
resident Of Bristol, and has made many
friends by his quiet and unobtrusive de-
pertinent
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-21

Honor TO OLD JOHN BRowN-Old
John Brown, whose body received such
ignominious treatment from the chivalry
of the Old Dominion, but whose soul
goes marching, has been singularly hon
ored in the coincidence of his statue
being placed next that of the valient
young Republican martyr of France
Rossel, in the studio of the famous sculp-
tor, Blezor Such devotion to human
rights as impelled the sturdy old man to
throw away his life in an impracticahle
assault on legalized tyranny, though it
may not satisfy the demands of prudence,
is sure to earn the hearty sympathy of
all who love justice and admire heroism,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-21

LUDLow-The people of Ludlow were
very agreeably entertained on the even
ing of March z, by Mrs. Ella l.. S. Bill
lings of Rutland. The programme con-
sisted of readings, recitations, song, etc,
which were rendered in an artistic man.
ner. Some of the pieces were rendered
in superior style, and we predict for Mrs.
Billings successful career and think
her well worthy of patronage of an in
telligent public.
Saturday evening there arrived at
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-21

E ? fALi%Al@N IAiF-Fit
We'll, said the little old gentleman.
4 cannot say exactly Jay Gould in
his trade of tanning must have learned
some very sharp tricks. Up to Septem-
Der, 1863, thieves had increased the Erie
stock to so, 100000, making the pre-
ferred stock reach SIS, 536, $40. being an
increase in addition to the SO. 900. 900
OF $50, 737, 900, which since has been in
creased, and was, according to the last
report of 1871, $50, $50, go. ] do not
know how much they have issued since
September 80, 1871-God only knows.
these bandits are capable of anything
but their career viii be short one. for
their downfall is very near. and here
the old gentleman smacked his lips with
good natured glee
How much money do you suppose
did this Ring take from the road or fail
to account for in their books -
GIGANTIC ROBBERY.
Il can give you the exact amount, -
said Mr.. Ramsey, consulting his notes.
The amount which Jay Gould does not
and has not accounted for of the pro-
ceeds of the stock and earnings of the
Erie road is $51, 425, no, The only way
that he attempts to account for this de
ficit in part is to add the old account of
the now defunct New York and Erie
railroad. That is a fraud upon the face
of it, as the New York and Erie railway
ceased to exist in 1862 and its accounts
were closed. In few days the Ring
will find its doom and they will be
brought to justice"
DO you think, " said |, that the Erie
Classification bill will be repealed by the
legislature 2"
There is nota doubt of it. | tell you,
sir, the storm will burst very soon, and
woe be 10 those who are caught in it. "
And the old gentleman was a wise
prophet i'll his way, and had sense
cnOugh 10 see what was coming.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-03-21

Tue TARIFF. The Boston Advertiser
justly says, it will require years of pro
gress in the production of metallic and
textile fabrics-progress like that which
Mr., Sherman describes in his speech as
the fruit of the Morrill, Tariff and
its modifcRtions-to contend success
fully with the constant and aggressive
pressure of foreign exporting nations
upon market offering such induce
ments as ours. Certainly it is no time
now, when the pressure was never so
great, to open the way for a more rapid
inundation, resulting either in GRIPPING
domestic competition, or in so flooding
fts market as to cause a fall in prices
which might prove even more disas-
Trous.