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We have received from that splendid jour
nal. THE NEwYoRK TRIBUNE, copy OF rs Tribune Al
manac and Political Register for 1873 IL Is invaluable
book Of reference contains much Of statistical mat
ter aud Ia distinguished for ITS accuracy. It has for
belshment likeness of the great editor. Horace Groo
ley, and brief but good biography OF him.
The reception OF this valuable publication afords an
opportunity for which we have been watng-to speak
II the merits OF The TRIBUNE Itself Since Mr, Greeey's
death efforts seem to have been spared. not indeed ~
supDIy his nlaoewhich OF could not be done
but to make TUE TRIBUNE worthy Of his reputation and
its position OF the leading journals OF the coun-
try. In opinion these ehDtts nave been
magnhcently successful. The news and eon-
meroal departments are very competei t1e
editorial work Is conscientious, independents. aud
able the literary and other eorrespondence
dramatic notices full and always splendidy done
and then there is another feature OF The TRIBUNE
which must make, to many OF ITS subscribers. many
inge numbers OF the paper wOrth-wel, rs seems rdcu
ous say mercly-the subscription price per annum
We refer its publication OF lectures and addresses Eu
delivered by Beecher Compulsory Education 3; tbe
the amusing and suggestive lecture OF John weiss on
the " Causes OF daughters" the great and
glorious =, speech OF the grandess orator nov "
Spanish Legislature the abolition OF slavery
In Porto Rico We would not have tho reading OF
this speech great deal. It's enghtening views OF
history pure and lofty repubcanism its explanation
OF the mission OF the Uned states It's grand tributes s
our country aud some OF its most deserving statesmen
its splendid ability and eloquence, make the reading OF
10 marked event In the mental history OF tho reader
For the literally perfect translation Of this noble speech
we suppose readers indebted to the gentleman
who translated the inmitaby eloquent aud very Gu
tightening papers Of CASTELAR, on Republieanism In sa
rope which have recently appeared IA several success
sive numbers Harpe's Magazine. and who Is now on
TnE TRIBUsE editorial staff.
aud so 1t IL but think Is deserved aud IN atiering
t discharge what We feel 10 DC duty as well IA
change" which Is OF much moro yaoo " Us than We
can DC 10 tt.
New-York tribune., 1873-03-01

general circumstances whether it be the fruit war
or the corruptiops of peace y Is all the same tiuS
an soil suited 10 them Credit Mobilier is but an
incident TO public condition. and even as t STANDS i
to-day developed, il is by no means the worst Oh 's
growths. "o'F
Washington, Feb. 49, 1873.
New-York tribune., 1873-03-01
BETTER IIIAN DA1TVtsLs
TO The Edit0r OF the Tribune.

SIR: Although not a supporter, in the re-
cent political canvass, OF the amented leader OF your ex
ceilent Journal am ardent admrer OF his many Wr
tues and with you mourner for his death But whiia
lament his loss. highly pleased with the presen,
conduct the paper, and like II, possible better thz
before To you the path OF lies IN tnat OF ntee
rity and purity which no ever took May your aim oe
high and noble as his, your success much greater
L. q. 2i.I III.
New-York tribune., 1873-03-01
SAVED FROM IGNOMINIOUs FAILURE.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIP LIE TRIRuNE as founded by HOrac

DIX lHE 10 py toA"SS
Greeley fills necessary place in American journalism.
IL not in the journalism Of the world and the oontem
plated conversion of it into party organ would
have left vacuum which would have been filled by
another of like sort. The dishonored. prostituted
TRIBUNE would have been an inevitable and iSnomnious
failure The proposed change i'll the character Of TUE
TRIBUNE was not presume, a short financial ruse.
serious design convert into thick aud thin partisan
journal to TO have been so supremey foolish
TO add no other epthetthat confess the thought soe-
times occurs that undertaking had other intent
have oeen for 20 years subscriber 10 and reader or
TIE TRIBUNE founded by Horace Greeley"
Fairfetd Penn, Jan. 20. 1873. y. .. SCOTT
The New York herald., 1873-11-28
THANKSGIVING IN BROOKLYN.

The day was appropriately and generally OBJ
served In the ciy OF Brooklyn, and the thousands OF
turkeys, ducks chickens pigeons and quail de-
voured by the ceebrants, great and small, one and
all, are truly awful to contemplate. The churches
were all well attended in the forenoon and the
services were earnestly gone through with by the
congregations. At st. Anne's, Rev. DR.. Schenck,
the musical services were under *Ae direction OF
DR.. Cutler, the organist, and were very 1ne. The
rector preached the sermon upon the occasion. At
the Holy Trinity Rev. DR.. Hall preached, and at
st. Pauls, corner OF Clinton and Carroll streets.
Rev. DR.. browne Oficiated. The musical services
AT Westminster Presbyterian and the Church OF
the Redeemer were especially fine.
The programme published in the HERALD OF yes
terday concerning the preparations for feeding
the objects Of charity In the numerous institutions
OF Brooklyn was carried out in spirit and letter,
and there are none among the inmates OF the
orphan asylums, newsb0ys' homes, or houses OF
refuge for the aicted who do not entertain CRATE
full remembrances OF the Thanksgiving feast of
1879
While the courts, public ofhces and schools were
ing classes. who were only too glad TO have clear
Gay and occupation to earn few snillngs where
with TO make provision Tor the morrow The fag5
OF the municipality were displayed from the City
Hall by Keeper Tormey, target companies and
'.fantastcals'' paraded the streets with bands OF
music and fife and drum, affording entertainment
to thousands and giving gala day appearance TO
the CITY. f.m.
There were matinees and evening performances
at Hooley,s Opera House. Brooklyn Theatre the
New Park, Academy OF Music, Olympic and Athe.
The New York herald., 1873-11-28

matron, prepared this entertainment with her
usual solcitude for the enjoyment OF the poor girls
under her care.
THE NEwsBoys
Industrial School for Girls, the Home for Little
Wanderers, the Home OF the Friendless and so on
to the end OF our chapter OF charities. AT all the
places OF public amusement there were matinees
which were largely attended, and the even
ing performances also drew together large
able extent business was suspended throughout
the city. The Post once and Custom House closed
at ten A. M and the Courts held no session dur
ing the day. In all respects 1t was the most
enjoyable Thanksgiving Day we have had In this
city for years.
day, among whom were companies dressed in
o fantastical manner. and representing all the
nations OF the world There were some beasts
among them-bears, monkeys nearly six feet high.
and several jackasses; also a buffalo was included
among the curiosities. The companies, many OF
whom passed the HERALD ONCE, had but very
little disorderiy conduct among them, and they
enjoyed the day in a manner which reflected credit
upon them as good and Loyal citizens. One COM
pany, which had taken the name of the Munigan
Guards, from an uptown ward, created great
amusement by their antics and the demonstrations
made in the public streets Altogether the day
passed or among the target companies in a re-
markably peaceful manner, and they wended their
way home, as general thing, quite soberly.
The New York herald., 1873-11-28

the morning with his father, and sf
twelve O'Clock Mrs. Tweed and her daughter
Josephine arrived. The family mad their Thanks
giving dinner together In Tweed's quarters on
Centre street. sheriff Brennan arrived at the
Tombs about one O'Clock, and ushered In Charles
Devlin, John Halligan and Judson Jarvis Tweed
was delighted TO see Mr.. Devlin, ana shook his
hand warmly and reassured him OF his lifelong
friendship thanking him as best he could for bis
never varying kindness and soiictude. All the
visitors retired soon and lett rweed alone Win MS
family Later in the day Counsellor John ID. Town
send called to see Mr. Tweed and was admitted
1t Is said authoritatively that the prisoner has
engaged william NJ EVarts 'ona tSa n: tbe senior @
counsel for the defence on the last triai VIII
not appear again In Twecds case case; Tu. ~.
Tombs as TO the next move OF the District Attor-
ney, and 80 1t Is expected that before long al tne
old rang" OF Ring thieves WIN be abie 70 snahe sh
each other by the hand in the corridors OF the
James H Ingersoll and John Harrington wera
brought to the Tombs about haIf-past one O'CLOCK
yesterday morning. They passed In quietly and
did not seem to excite any extraordinary interest,
At present these gentlemen occupy cell No. on
the first tier. This cell is barely furnished ana
damp. Sheriff Brennan tried yesterday to induce
Warden Johnson TO assign them better quarters,
as they were not used 70 any hardship and It
might possibly endanger their precious health
The Warden promised to do what ne could to make
his ilustrious prisoners comfortable. No one has
been admitted to see Ingersoll except his son, a
youth OF II thereabouts, who brought his father
some little luxurtes for thanksgiving. lngersolfS
father was denied adnittance, as he had not pass
signed by the mysterious commissioners
Commissioners Laimbeer and Stern were cloSeteU
with Warden Johnson for over an hour yesterday
morning, and came out OF the council room, AZ
usual looking very wise and omlnously mysterious
The keepers, messengers, visitors and bootblackS
stood back aghast as Commissioner La1mbeer
moved his awful ana majestic iorm through the
passageway, his eagle glance surveying everything
and every one around him. The rest OF the prison.
ers In the Tombs had the same fare as usual yes
terday, except what little extras were sent by
their friends They were allowed the usual privi-
some hymns and sacred music, but their Thanks
giving Day to them, otherwise, was as black as
any in the year.
The New York herald., 1873-11-28
IsRAEL,s THANKSGIVING.
Discourse OF the Rev. DIR. Vidaver q,
the Thirty-fourth street Synagogue
Spanish Barbarity.

spanish barbar1ty.
DR.. vidaver preached yesterday at the Syna-
gogue in Thirty-iourth street He selected the
following text:-"On give thanks unto the Lord,
for He is good; unto eternity endureth His kind
ness' Psalms, cxyiii., ~. The Doctor said
In our text you have Thanksgiving proclama-
tion issued by Israels king long before the Greeks
and Romans emerged from the chaos OF fabulous
legends into the broad daylight OF history. In the
hoariest antiquity you benod the Hebrew patri-
arch assemble his family around him, and with all
the fervency OF pious soul, pour out his deepielt
thanks to God-his benefactor. "when thou
eatest and art satisfied thou shalt bless tiny
Cod" is the injunction Of Gods law. Judaism
which teaches "that He opens His hand TO satisfy
all living in mercy" teaches likewise that grati-
tude to God should overflow our hearts and vent
itself in praise and thanksgiving. But the ques-
tion may be raised can gratitude be commanded Z
Must 1t not be OF spontaneous growthS He that
has nature In him, says the poet must be grateful
And, indeed, even among the Oldest tribes In remote
ages we behold affairs erected for the purpose OF
maniiesting publicly gratefulness to their respec-
tive protecting deities Tor favors received in CON-
mon. Yes, friends, gratitude for benefits received
is consonant to the hum an nature, but the graft
tude taught by Judaism is OF much sublimer
and holier character. The Thanksgiving procla-
nation OF the Hebrew ruler is not lor appointed
times nor only for favors received; IT is Tor all
times and for all dispensations In lie. "Give
thanksn In sunshine and in storm; In the midst OF
apparent calamities as well as In the midst Of
public prosperity. Judaism teaches the Israete
TO give thanks where the heather would murfnur ;
to bless W here the in1de would curse and rejoice
where the goddess would despond. And Judaism
could not teach otherwise. While heathenism
saw In nature two antogonistIc principles or good
and evil which they dei1ed, and their trials and
suferings pointed out to them the wrath OF the
inimlcaI and unplacable dieties, Judaism knew
only one God, indiyislDle, rom whose.
divine unitv no antagonistc prn ciple OF good and
evil can spring God is absolute love. .And
He saw all He made, and behold IL is perfectly
good.n The universe, as whole, Is only good ;
and all things, even the apparent evils, WORK to-
gether for ultimate good Hence the doctrine OF
Judaism ITO thank God for seeming misfortune az
for bright fortnne;" and thus 10 the enjonment OF
our text "Give thanks to God, for He Is good; His
mercy endureth forever.v In the midst OF the
thuuders OF fate and blasts OF fortune Gods love
is shining brightest. In this spirit we assemble
this day TO give thanks to God. With sincere de-
votion we excialm, "We accept the good and the
evil with tbanktulness.u In the presence OF for
tnqes spatteIsd, yi dye poverty staripg IN opy
The New York herald., 1873-11-28
ST. JAMES CHURCH.

Bismarck's Blind StatccRan Denounced
by Father Lake-The Shrines or the
Saints Turned into Stables for Victor
Emma anueps Horses-Thc Public Schools
Pronounced Paupcr, Goddess and Anti
Catholfc-Annual Meeting OF the Cath
olic Union.
The annual meeting OF the Catholic Union took
place yesterday at the Cnurcn OF st. James, James
street. large NUMBER OF prominent Catholic
citizens were present Solemn high mass
was celebrated by the pas tor, Father Far
reilly, assisted by the Rev. Mr.. emmy and the
Rev. Mr.. Corkery. The "Kyrien and "Gloria,n
which were fairly rendered, were from the mass
in G, by Generaldi; tine sc redo" by @. Blaze;
the Themes" from RossIni's melodies, and the
''sanctusr and "Agnus Del," from Gordignani.
The choir and organ were under the able direction
OF Frederick Brandeis.
THE SERMON.
The Rev. Henry s. Lake delivered the folio wing
impassioned address from the altar steps, After
quotlng from Matthew, Will, % and following
verses, giving the description OF the tempest at sea
when Christ rebuked the winds, and there was
instantly great calm, he said What n VIVID
picture this short gospel gives us OF the present
trials OF the Catholic Churchl The bark OF Peter ia
beaten on all sides by Storm II not a hurricane.
OF persecution, such, at all events or its kind has
never before been known. Yet her Divine Founder
seems to Sleep for lie has not vet stretched forth
His aI-poweriul arm TO quell the tempest
PERSECUTION HAS EVER BEEN THE PORTION
OF Gods Church Never before has persecution
been so thoroughly organized, has 1t been SO
menacing as at present As we approach the
close OF the year who can point out the
faintest glimmer OF lightS Alas there is no
sign that the storm has spent It's iorce.
The clouds are blacker. The bind and
troubled seq Of human passions aDpears more
The New York herald., 1873-11-28
TWEED's THANKSGIVING.
The Dnv n tho Tombs.

The Tombs yesterday presented anything but
holiday appearance. Everything around IL and
connected with It was particularly dull. Even the
Police Court furnished but few cases OF hilarious
intoxication. A great many persons--politicians
and others--applied for admission TO see Tweed,
but we're politely but positively refused.
Some OF these people had orders from the Sheriff.
but as yesterday was legal holiday the Warden
refused to acknowledge them and told them to call
to-day. General Vnnam M.Tvaed. r.. .spent
The New York herald., 1873-11-28

open prison doors and bring forth capnves, out
the captves OF 2, 900 years have forced their way
through ramparts and those ramparts have been
PILED UP BIBLES.
say 10 Is o reason OF great hope that the great
enginery Is topping to Its DOWN. II. Men call 1t
the decay o. religion. Decay IL Is Gods plough
ripping up what Is rotten and bad, and turning II
under gives q chance TO what Is new and whole
some. (Applauss.) There Is growing tendency
to unity OF feeling. which will In due time take
care OF all the rest. Put stick OF oak, one OF dr
one OF hickory one 0l mape IN heap together
and they each remain separate; but light nre
under them and the flame bursts up and they are
separate no longer-they are one whole. ZAP.
pause) And so with as When benevolence and
charity creeps In 1t brings men together, and
nothing on earth can keep them apart.
THIS Is an age OF progression and not casting
away the precious record we have, there are reve-
lations everywhere, and every one should have
his eyes ana ears open to revelations. Ii you call
that inndelity, then
AM AN MPIDEL,
and wish you were too. Goo governs TO save, not
power ol God unto salvation. 1t Ia said tnat the
preaching OF religion a. power rather tnan q
doctrine Is sentimental philanthropy rather
than religion. Was Christ a sentimentalist that
we can afford such fhngsf What was the testS In
the twenty filth chapter OF Matthew you nave wha {
was the test. We read that the sick were visited
the blind made to see and the poor were preached
saying, inasmucn IA We do II to him We have lone
II to me. This Is the sentimentalism OF the Lord
Jesus Christ, the sentimentalism OF heaven, and
I GLORY IN IT.
The Kingdom OF heaven is suffering great violence,
the great battle Is going on, and all the signs
measured 10y hours show no progress but meas
ured by 100 years show great progress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-16
The Shipbuilding Relief Bills.

The committee on ways and means devot-
ei the greater part of the session Friday
morning to hearing upon the bills of Mes
srs Lynch and Hale for the further relief of
American ship building by allowing draw
back duties on all materials entering into the
construction of vessels, instead of only those
named in the last tariff bill. All the Maine
delegation, except Mr.. Peters, were present
and advocated the relief proposed, and in
addition increasing the time in which vessels
in foreign trade might do coasting business
from two months in each year to four. Fa.
vorable opinion was also expressed in regard
to allowing the amount of drawbacks on home
material when that is used instead Of Import
ed. The views of the Maine delegation were
opposed by Mr.. George T. Snow, represent
ing the Revere copper company of Boston,
who objected to the removal of duty from
copper and its manufactures and by Mr.. Mar
shall of New York and l.. A. Plummer of
New Bedford, who urged the same reasons
why duty on cordage should be retained. The
committee took no vote on the matter.-Bos-
ton Advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-16
BOSTON ITEMS.

Boston, Il. prohibitory convention was
held to-day in the Meionaon, presided over by
Eliphalet Trask in opposition to the Beer
law, and committee appointed to draw Up
an address to the legislature on the subject.
The report Of the New England Shoe and
Leather Association made at the annual meet
ing to-day gives the losses OF the trade by
the great fire as follows: Hides $350, 900,
sole leather Sl,2JQ,000, upper leather includ-
ing splits $3.50, 600, calf skins $1,000, 900,
sheep skins and Innings $1,000, 600, morocco
and goat skins 5000, 900, boots and shoes, ST.
100000, findings machinery &c. 100000,
total $ll 100000. The report says, notw,h-
standing these heavy losses .the trade has
stood up firmly, a few lof the iobbers have
been unable TO meet their payments at ma
turity, some extensions have been granted
and some dividends have been paid, yet the
number OF failures during the year has been
quite small.
Lawrence Shay was arrested to day on
charge of setting fire to hotel Harrison sun
day night, and was held in $4,000 bail for
trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-16
News From California.

San Francisco, 10. The steamer Colorado
brings Hong Kong dates to Dec. u.
The Corea question is assuming very Sc
rious aspect. The Japan Gazette says war
is imminent.
The Japan Mail denies that foreign clergy
have been invited by the government to take
part in the discussion of the question of re-
ligious federation.
The japanese are considering the propriety
of importing camels to replace the cattle
swept away by the plague.
Many pirates were captured and destroyed
by the French corvette Bourayne and the
Chinese gunboat Chnm Her.
All actors and wrestlers in Japan are noti-
fed thar they can pursue profe ssions three
years longer, after which they must follow
some mere useful and honorable employment
Male Japanese have been informed that
they will no longer be required to shave
their heads but the top knot must be retained
Native merchants have petitioned the gov
eminent for permission to conduct railroads
and telegraph lines. The petitions were
granted. The work is to be done under the
supervision of the public department.
Reforms in the police and judicial depart
ments are being pushed forward rapidly
Most of the British war vessels at Shang-
hal will take their departure in few days
The Chinese emperor contemplates an in
ternal journal and report is widely spread
that the emperor is greatly incensed against
foreigners. A story is told that on the empe-
ror's wedding day foreigner of Pekin pre-
scented him with two enormous red candles.
Suspicion beiag aroused they were cut open
and found to be full of powder and bullets.
Another version states that the candles were
experimental upon in the open air when one
exploded and caused the death of many by.
ISLANDERS. The correspondent Of the Daily
News says that the report is absurd and fool
ish.
The new Mexican dollar is officially adopt
ed at Canton.
Riots had occurred at Foo Chow, bat no
foreigners were mclestes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-16
POLITICAL.

Concord, \. IT,, 10. William B. Small of
Newmarket was to-day nominated for Con-
gress by the republicans Of the first district,
and Austin +. Pike Of Franklin in the third
district.
The republican congressional convention
OF district number three was held at Lebanon
to day. Gen. Smith G. Griffin was nominat-
as candidate for member of Congress on the
second ballot.
Manchester, n H., II. The republican
Senatorial convention for this district met at
Smyth'- hail in this city at 10 A. NJ. Hon.
Moody Currier of this city presided and Hon.
George Foster of Bedford was nominated for
Senator.
The councillor convention Met at IL
O'Clock. Hon. James l.. Chamberlain of
Greenvile presided and Hon VIM. 7. Newell
of Manehestsr was nominated for councillor.
The Congressional convention met at II NJ
Hon. A. ii. Dunlap of Nashua presided and
Hon. Austin f. Pike was nominated as the
republican candidate for Congress, receiving
ll9 votes to so for all others.
Topeka, Ks, 10. The Kansas legislature
organized with Josiah kellogg as speaker of
the House. The contest for Senator seems
to be narrowing to Pomeroy and Governor
Harvey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-01-16

had the weather been pleasant. Mr.. WATSON stat.
ed that the annual .Iry of tho Secretary is $CCO
and that Of the Treasurer $500.
Proceeded to the election of President.
On motion of Mr.. Bracket, a committee of three
was appointed to receive, sort and count votes for
President, as follows Bracket, Aver and Dow.
Subsequently the committee made the folowir q
report:
Whole number of votes, l9
Necessary to u choice 10
Rufus Prince of Turner had 10
And was declared elected President Of tie Society
for the ensuing year.
The same committee proceeded to receive, sort
and count votes for Treasurer. William p. Hub.
bard of Bangor received all the votes thrown, and
was declared elected.
The following Trustees were chosen;
Seward bill of Phillips.
w. Wingate OF Bangor.
+. w. Aver OF Freedom.
On motion of Mr.. Dill, Zenas Pelcival, who was
injured while putting up the buildings in Bangor,
was made life member of the Society without
fees.
After some denunciatory remarks in regard to
the sensational atmosphere Of the room in which
the meeting was held, and the assurance of the
President that another room would be selected for
the next session. the meeting adjourned.
Atameeting of the board of Trustees, w. ?. Win
gate of Bangor chosen Vice President, and
Warren Percival of Vassalboro', Auditor.