New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-26
GENERAL TOPICS.
THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
Frnrn IN, PhntfeIphin InnlLirer


A correspondent, In communication to
THE NEw-YoRK TRIBUNE. suggests that the Congress
VI g o d 9IuS, before The an day nf INV
1876 and the Supreme Court OF the United States should
In recognition OF the preeminent services or the de-
tenders OF the principles of the Declaration adjourn to
meet upon tho Centennial Anniversary or our indie
pendence in Independence Hail. and there pass joint
resolution expressive Of the grateful remembrance OF
the patriotism and sacrifices OF the fathers OF the Re
secured TO this people through their wisdom and in
domtable courage. IL this had been prefaced by
should mat as 'ns Of hS
can people, express I'm humble but earnest words the
for His countless blessings showered upon the country
during its 100 years OF life could have given it
however, makes another recommendation with which
we heartily agree, which sthat the City OF Phia
CEREMONIES Of Centennial Day by formally presenting
the people Of the United States In fee Independence
ever dedicated to constitutional liberty and indie
pendence There Is both wisdom aud patriotism in this
proposition, for properly, Independence Hall and IFS
Surroundings are the property OF the whole nation
rather than OF Philadelphia.
From The EriftPal Dispatch
THE n. Y. TRIBUNE of the 18th inst. con-
in their relation to each other The first is reported
interview with the heaviest grain exporter In the coun
the other side OF ,the water which amounts to almost
famine, states that the only thing that will interfere
and Winter Is the inability to bring the property for
ward The other item Is nothing more than might have
Western and Milwaukee and st. Paul Railroads have ad
vanced their rates OF sreght to % on each carload OF
wheat that passes those lines Let IL be under
stood that the carrying capacity OF these roads now
that the OF wheat to be brought
forward Is the largest since 1867 aud that the rates are
advanced at time when reduction might naturally be
looked for and the iniQuity OF the proceeding appa
rent. syv--s
TIMELY WARNING.
From The chicago Tribune
THE NEw-YORK TRIBUNE thinks that the
current expenditures OF the Government call for very
serious attention. and from comparison OF the figures
hs 1T s the q
and the large gold sales arc sufficient to tina,
the expenses the increase. This Is actually
attested moreover Iby the pubic accounts II win be
difficult to persuade intelligent people that the ordinary
large In 1865 when the depreciation OF the cur
rency was much greater than Is to-day These figures
will enable the people TO appreciate more fully than
over The erontery and inlQaty .. the late salary grab
the Government expenses already so enormous,
PRACTICAL PREACHING.
From me A.guHa I6al CHron'e' and stnfHd
The NEw-I YORK TRIBUNE says "a new ana
needfu phase OF pulpit oratory its tendency 70 discuss
practically the practical affairs OF everyday fe and
then goes on to speak with appreciation OF California
clergyman who preached on Christian stsesmanship,"
and New-Hampshre divine who favored his e0ngre.
WIN bo s ser a S U bsse are not doing
noble and excellent workp We fall To see either the
wise than upon and about religion. The great purpose
Heaven and this cannot be done when the Thoughts OF
the congregation directed 70 the every day affairs Of
earth.
TRUE INDEPENDENCE.
Some good has certainly come out of the
Liberal Republican movement OF last year. Here we
have The YORK TRIBUNE saying on Saturday that
OF the officers OF that State Controller
Hopkins ana treasurer Raines ought both 20 be re-
NJ. Raines Is refreshing influential
paper like The TRIBUNE occupying such position that
ever party they may be found Hence IL Is that say
the Liberal movement has done soue good.