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New-York tribune., 1873-01-09

on Louis Napoleon was declared hereditary in
his direct and legitimate heirs; by senatns
consultam. adopted in December of that year,
Prince Jerome Napoleon was declared the
legitimate heir to the throne, in default of
other issue. The son of Napoleon ILL.,, the
Prince Imperial, was born in 1856 and became
heir to the dignites of his father. BY the
senat,s oOnsultam adopted in April, 1870, as
careful provision was made for the succession
as if the Empire was a permanent institution.
1t was decreed that the imperial descent should
be from male to male of NapoleOn's legiti-
mate heirs, in the order of primogeniture.
Napoleon could adopt the children and legiti-
mate descendants in the male line of the
brothers of Napoleon l., in default OF male
heirs; and, in default of legitimate or adopted
heirs Prince Jerome and his male heirs were
TO succeed to the throne. Just now, that
throne is not a specially valuable property;
but, such as it is, Napoleon-Eugene-Lou
Jean Joseph Bonaparte, now nearly seventeen
years of age seems to have the best Bona
partist claim to it.
New-York tribune., 1873-01-09
THE CONTROLLRR'S REPORT.


The financial system Of this State is 80 com
plex, and is just now in condition Oh such
peculiar complication, that no man can DC
master even of its more important details
without long and profound study. This Is not
the fault of the men who have from year 10
wear held the Office Of Controller. The Con-
trolers of the State have always been men OF
unimpeachable integrity, and Mr. Hopkins, the
present incumbent, has been one of the most
faithful and active of the whole line. StlIi,
we are not able to make any statement mere
of the financial condition of the State, further
than to say that it is one of chronic indebted
ness. "Income, ten dollars week; expenses
"twelve result, poverty" expresses the condi-
tion Of the State Treasury for ten years back
For more definite and detailed information
we refer the reader to the letter OF our Albany
correspondent, containing full abstract Oh
the report. Those parts OF the report whcn
will be found most interesting are the state
ments in regard to the cost OF the insane
Asylums at Poughkeepsie and other places,
the maintenance of cOnvicts In the State
Prisons, and the irresponsible character ana
extravagant performances of the various Com
missioners appointed TO superintend the
building of the Elmira Reformatory
and other public works. The facts
which Mr. Hopkins adduces are power
full arguments against placing men on import
ant commissions, solely on account of their
services as politicians. Mr.. Hopkins recon-
mends that the superintendent of all build
ings in process of construction by the State
be vested in a single person, TO be known as
the State Architect, OF by some other appro-
pirate title. In regard to cOnvicts, though
they are able bodied men, and generally en-
ployed in contract work of some kind, the
State pays as much for their support as though
they did nothing at all. Contractors furnish
provisions of bad quality, and get paid about
double the cost Of the best. Sing Sing seems
to be the worst managed of the three prisons.
The Controller, who is citizen of Buffalo,
strongly recommends a more progressive
canal policy and brings forward variety OF
statistical information to show that the Erie
Canal is not keeping up with the railroads or
with the Canadian canals in the transpOrta-
ton of grain from the West. Most of the
lateral canals continue to be as useless and
expensive as ever, and we trust the Constltu-
tional Commission will devise sOmo amend
ment permitting them to be disposed OF.
New-York tribune., 1873-01-09
THE TRIBUNE And ITS FRIENDS.

We print this morning few letters from
all parts of the country which have within a
few DAYS been received at this office. They
may be divided into two classes.
First. and we think we can say sincerely of
the first importance, are expressions OF appro-
baton respecting the course which has been
pursued in the management Of The TRIBUNE
and of confidence in its future tone and char
acter. The main sentiment of all these writer's
is one of pleasure that newspaper should at
least try the rare experiment of perfect lnde-
pendence - that THE TRIBUNE sis not to
abe debased to the level of partisan
" sheet,"-that "it is TO live independent
" of party grace and dIctation THAT it is to
help in the triumph over party tyranny
that it is neither to support nor to condemn the
Administration, save for good reason-that
" there is to be no necessity of establishing
" new independent journal THAT THE TRTB-
"UNE is to encourage independence of thought
"in its readersn-that it is to advocate
fairly, boldly, charitably and intelligently
" the truth n-that, in short, it is to be true to
its traditions, and to the very last wishes re-
garding its conduct entertained by its la
mented founder We should be unworthy TO
control the most obscure journal in the
country, if we were not 10 be animated, en-
couraged, and instructed by such general
and generous expression of confidence and
attachments. Promises are easily made; but
we hope every day and every week to demon
strate to our readers that upon our part they
are quite unnecessary
Secondly, as many persons have interested
themselves in what are simply the monetary
affairs of this establishment, and as some of
the more impudent and ill-bred have vOlun-
teered predictions of serious loss, we print
few letters to show that the people by the
hundreds of thousands still llcOntinue to buy The
TRIBUNE and to pay for it. While reading
with wonder and admiration of the self-an
uounced prosperity of others, we may be al
lowed to say that we are quite content with
our own. Those whose appreciation is worth
having will probably be satisfied with their
newspaper without any anile curiosity about
its profits. The money letters which we PRINT
will assure our kind friends, whatever effect
they may have upon the small remainder of
mankind.
So we commence the new year cheerily, with
all the encouragement which could be fairly
expected, and with reason TO believe that
when the year has passed we shall still have
as little occasion for dependency as at pres
emit
New-York tribune., 1873-01-09
Nrtp'Dork Daily Grhmate.
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
THURSDAY. JANUARY 0. 1873.

The suHerings of the exEmperOr Napoleon acute,
but his strength is great. - Republican meeting
was mobbed at Derby, England. So An attack was
made in the French Assembly clerical influence
education.
Senator Conkling was unanimously renomnated by
the Republican caucus at Albany. g. JoL.. b. Alley
was further crossexamined by the Credit Mober Com
mittee.
seYen jurors were obtained IN the Tweed case. =-
Revenue proceedings involving over sOOOO have been
instituted against prominent mercantile firm. - An
inspection is making OF the hotels theaers and public
schools God lli 12, 1l2t. Thermometer, 2so 3S S50
New-York tribune., 1873-01-09
4 TOY KINGDOM.

Our soIemnly philOsophic correspondent,
Mr.. Mark Twain, draws Il striking picture
of the little kingdom in the Pacific toward
which our Manifest Destiny is reaching
with great desire Perhaps the writer is
a trIfe prejudiced. 1t is barely possible
that his ultra Republlcanism prevents him
from having much stomach for the op-
pressiye state of royalties. Indeed, we are
not SO sure that even so lOrdly figure as a
Hawaiian Premier may have failed to inspire
our Representative American with sufficient
awe even though the Minister may have
been a New-England product, with strong
flavor of Pilgrim FatherhoOd. In these days,
too kings have become so common. and king
craft such poor business, that the whole fabric
of a royal government has to Republican
something bordering on the grotesque; 1t just
fails of being comic; and it is purely theatric
with its symbolism, shows, and antique relics.
But for all that, the honest and clear picture
of the Kingdom of Hawaii, as we see it
through Mark Twain's extravagant fun, shows
it about as good as kingdoms go. The King
dom is little; it is smaller sovereignty than
the Grand Duchy of GeIOlstein it has twice
as much fuss.
Ii is proposed to annex TINS 10y hIngdom 10
the United States. Fifty thousand natives, a
score or two OF beach-combers, and a handful
of thrifty foreigners, have been governed for
years by the portentous machinery of a full
grown empire. This machine has had its
king, cabinet, standing army, navy, nobility,
and public debt. It's ruler, reclaimed savage,
has done well, considering his antecedents
and lights. But the less said about his life
and rule, the better. To what use could we
put the population which has been SO gov
erDed In the ignorance, shiftlessness, idle
ness, and immortality which form SO worrying
problem in our own society, what should we
do with the Hawaiians They dave been
going to the bad, mentally, physically, finan-
cially, and politically, these thirty years; shall
they therefore make an end by dropping into
the United States
New-York tribune., 1873-01-09
ARs0N BY ACCIDENT AND DESIGN

Doubtless the proprietors of the various
hotels which may be reported as dangerous
habtations by the Commissioners now exam
ining into their condition will be quick, for
their own interests, if for no higher consider
alton, to remedy whatever defects may be
discovered and exposed. There is no incentive
to your true Boniface more inspiring than this
of self-interest; and for that matter the prin-
ciple holds good with Others whose business
prosperity depends on the patronage of the
public. Hence we may expect theater mana
gers as well as hotel keepers TO carry out
actively the recommendations of the Commits
sioners. In officially inspecting all buildings
where crowds habtually or occasionally con-
gregate, the Commissioners are doing great
public service, and in publicly proclaiming
the dangerous places they do much toward
compelling the most Indifferent or niggardly
landlord to do his duty.
But we trust sole dependence is not to be
placed on fine words. The authority which
can inspect these buildings can compel their
Improvement and wherever dangerous build
ing is found, the Fire Marshal or other proper
official should see it repaired and made safe,
or publicly condemn it. Man-traps in the
shape of dangerous public houses are no more
to be allowed than in the form Of unguarded
hatchways which we believe the law specifically
condemns. The castle of any man who main
tains 1t at the risk of his neighbor ought to
be invaded. And in some instances it may be
found that the self-interest of the owners will
(, ot suffice to induce prompt and thorough
=, 'edy of the defects. There will in many
~. be dangerous delays, and in nearly all
%ouo fear that economy rather than Sc
go -, be considered by those constrained
- - ~. ".n authority to do what they ought
,,Inrt.r;Iv @ SI to.> perform. This evasion of law
AID their nj, nj lin duty may be expected of
Ind,nrds - str,o.. lures like the Centre
slbuiIdipg VIII ;cfrlately bcried seven persons in
il ruins. The ir prosperity does not in any
se,se depend lpon the security of those who
wsk in tboi, houses; and nothing less than
New-York tribune., 1873-01-09

the strict enforcement Of the law will compel
thom TO expend money simply to save hyes ~
which they have no interest or sympathy
For these reasons we are glad of this puohc
inspection, and hope for and insist on Inc
enforcement of all existing laws affecuhg "','
matter. The inspectors must not halt Vis,
ance must not relax; else we shall shot''y
relapse into the indifference from WHICH
we have lately been aroused by series OF
singular disasters. Nor should it be neglected
to make quick, short work of any and all VINO
may be detected committing or planning arson.
A report lately prevailed, though not MADE
public through the press, that officials Oh tno
city had information of the designs OF gang
who resort to arson to facilitate and conceai
other crimes; and this story has created
nervous feeling of insecurity, which mas oeen
and still is very general among large properly
owners. Prompt punishment OF any VINO may DO
detected will help at once to allay this feeilnS
and to intimidate the rogues. The remarKaDie
case of the man Kidd, which Is now under
investigation, serves still further to increase
public agitation over this matter; and, While
have no wish to PREJUDICE his case, we nope
the District Attorney will take him promptly
in band if the investigation shall so warrant
Arson of the deliberate and ingenious charac-
ter indicated in the testimony as having been
attempted by this man is not punished severely
enough by any of our laws; indeed, IL Is
almost impossible to estimate the enOrmity Oh
an ofiense which is at once burglary, robbery,
and arson, with possibility of beng also
wholesale murder.
New-York tribune., 1873-01-09

Senator Roscoe COnkling's denomination by
the Legislative Republican caucus comes in the
shape of compliment that will crafty him.
1t was unanimous in full caucus, no oppos-
ing candidate being named. His election by
the Legislature is. of course, fOregone and
irresistible conclusion.
New-York tribune., 1873-01-09
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New-York tribune., 1873-01-09

One Of the very best things which we have
ever heard from the Civil Service Commission
is that its members favor an abolition of the
wide distinction in the pay of men and women
clerks. That is right, Messrs. Commissioners !;
reform it altogether. Why woman, who does
as much and as good work as a man, should
not be paid as much as a man, is one OF those
social riddles which no philosopher has yet
been able to guess.
New-York tribune., 1873-01-09
amnsrmemis, ctr., CHS epenins.

B0OTns THEATER.-" Richard III" Edwin Booth.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE," Round the Clock"
NmLo's GARDEN" Leo and Lotos."
OLYMPIC THEATER.-0pera Boui1e: Les Bugands.'
Miles Aimee and BoneL. and Moas Jutcsu
UNION SQUARE THEArER,-' Atherley Court"
WALIACK's THEkTER. - Brother Sam" e. a.
soiherI
ACADEMY or MUsTC.-COncert Anton Rubinstein,
Henri wienawski snl Theodore Thomas
ASSOCIATION HAII~-Lecture. Rev. Henry Ward
Beecben
COOPER UNION. 49, Lecture. Mines. Woodruff and
ClAfin
REPUBLICAN HALL-At2i Laughing Gas Matinee
ST. JAMES THEATER-San Francisco Mmstrels.
Tony PAsrOR'S OPERA HOUSE, A Miners Life"
and Varieties
New-York tribune., 1873-01-09

II, as is understood, the President has Sc
lected the Hon. Aaron f. Perry of Ohio, and
Gen. Harlan Of Kentucky, to serve as Gov
ernment counsel in the suit against the Credit
Mobilier Association, he has done well and
wisely. Both of these gentlemen are distin-
cuished for their ability and high professional
Qualities. Better appointments could scarcely
be made, and their service will show that the
Government in this case to use a popular
phrase, "means business"
New-York tribune., 1873-01-09

English republicanism has to contend against
a great deal of brute force. There was dis
graceful scene at Derby, night before last, when
Sir Charles Dixie made the attempt to deliver
an address on Land and the People" The
meeting was attacked by mob, and in tho
afIray which followed, and which lasted more
than an hour, injury was done to persons and
property. This is only one of many similar
disturbances that have recently taken place ;
and it is noteworthy that in almost every case
where Republicans have been engaged in con-
tests with Royalists the latter have been the
aggTesSOrs.
New-York tribune., 1873-01-09

The alarming illness of the ex-Emperor of
the French naturally worries the Bonapartists,
who are reported to be discussing the sue
cession. Though the scepter be now phan-
tom, sacred precedent requires that the real
hands to grasp that shadow must be duly
designated. 1t is not likely, however, that
any deviation will be made from the line of
imperial descent established. long ago, by the
mushroom Emperor by the pI<biscite of No
vember, 1852. the imperial dignity conferred
New-York tribune., 1873-01-09

question, for the answer to which we must
await the evidence in full.
New-York tribune., 1873-01-09
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New-York tribune., 1873-01-09

A carefully compiled history Of our State
appropriations for the support Of sectarian and
parochial schools will be found elsewhere in our
columns. Extreme interest is at present felt
in this subject, and its correlative, Compulsory
Education, upon which the Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher will speak tonight at Association
Hall in this city. The essential relation between
these topics is indicated by the fact mentioned
in the article to which we refer, that in general
as fast as the children are taken into the secta-
rian institutions, they are withdrawn from our
public schools. 1t will be seen that although
the aggregate amount of appropriations to
seciarian and parOchial schools is less than in
precedfne years, the tendency of one denomi-
nation to absosh this form of assistance has
disproportionally Increased. so that now its
schools receive S15 for 81 to all other denom-
national schools. The educational problems
presented by the needs of the mixed popula-
ton of our city are usually given as the excuse
for the Deficiencies of our public schools. A
large proportion of children receive but little
instruction. Yet on the whole we are better
off in this matter than is Philadelphia, where
Gov. Gearys message reports 12 per cent of
the children between and 15 years as not
attending school, and '48 per cent of the re-
mainder as absentees. He recommends COM
pulsoTy education.
New-York tribune., 1873-01-09

aggresSOrs.
Increasing salaries seems to have beon the
order of the day in the House yesterday. The
attempt to increase the Presidential salary to
$4,000 per amman did not meet with very en-
couraging success. Appearances indicate that
the temper OF the House is so much against 1t
that the Senate must first be found ready to
give the proposition their sanction. The bill
to advance the salaries of the Territorial Gov
ernors was more fortunate, and was squeezed
through the House, though incumbered with
otherproposedincrease Of pay. Really, one would
not suppose that much of Governor could be
cot for $500 a year; and if these gentlemen
could be kept at their posts of duty, nobody
would find fault with their pay.
In the brief space we have been able to give
to Gov. Geary's message, there will be found
many topics treated that are of general inter
est .as well as of Importance to Pennsylvania.
The State sets a good example to her sisters
by diminishing her debt within six years
from S37,7OOOOO to $27,3OO,OOO, though during
this whole period there was constant reduc-
ton of taxation. VIII New-York ever be able
to tell similar stOryY This prosperity ena-
ables Gov. Geary to recommend the repeal OF
taxation on the capital stock and dividends of
corporations and ON loans. He shows that this
taxation is of the cumulative kind, being al
ready inflicted upon the property which the
stock represents. He urges at great length
that both education and vaccination should be
enforced by the power of the State. He adds
a little, and but a little, to the general infor-
nation as to what Pennsylvania designs doing
to help along the Centennial. Altogether the
message indicates by its tone the easy pros
nority of the State and tranquil certainty of
popular support on the part of its trusted
officials.
Gil.
New-York tribune., 1873-01-09

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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1873-07-16
Benjamin II. Steele.

We deeply regret to learn Of the death Of
Judge Steele, which occurred 10 Minnesota, at
Fairbault we presume, on Sunday morning
last. Although at the time of his decease
quite a young man, Judge Steele had occupied
various positions OF great responsibility in this
State Called to the supreme bench of the
state in 1865. at the early age of % we be-
lieye, he fulfilled the duties OF this Important
office with marked ability, until the date Of his
resignation, in 1870. which was occlsioued by
the necessity imposed upon him of settling the
very large estate belonging to his wife's father,
d. IL. Sumner, formerly Of llartland After
this, however, his services were often sought
in public affairs. lie was at the time Of bis
death Trustee Of the Vermont State Library,
a member Of the State Board of Education,
and last summer, he was appointed by the
Governor, one Of a committee of three on the
removal of the State Prison from Windsor
and, it is almost needless to add, that in all
these positions he acquitted himself with great
credit. But perhaps Judge Steele was brought
more prominently before the people Of the
State as a contestant with Judge Poland last
fall, for Congressional honors in the Second
District, in which his aspirations were de-
feated
He had for some time been suffering from an
obstinate affection of the lungs lie first
sought relief in New York city, and subse
quently visited Minnesota in the hope Of re
covering his health, but only to meet an early