New-York tribune., 1873-06-20

anxious to see navy men confirmed IN ofder 10
be rid of the old ones; but let not llUudiclous
haste fastcn upon us either such '''i"po
Judges as we have had, or such IN isno'"n'
one M we were threatened with IN recent
case.
Mr. Horny C. Carey has written to THE
Tr,prNr many letters on tho general subject
&C Protection of American Labor, which have
commanded the respect and attention which
they deserve His views on questions relating
TO this fundamental principle are so calm,
well-considered, and logical, that we are sure
our readers will be glad to examine the sum-
mary of report which he lately made to
the PENNSYLVANIA Constitutional Convention,
printed on the fourth page of THE TRIBUNE
to-day. The relations of Labor and Capital
are ably discussed; and the sincere student
of political economy, though he may not he
able to accept the formula which Mr.. Carey
presents, must admit its strength and power.
Gen. Mosby, entreated by Richmond re-
porter. has given his views on the political
situation in Virginia with considerable dis
tinctness. First, he thinks that the Conserva-
tives and the Radicals ought to combine as an
Administration party, as this woud certainly
destroy the latter organization. Second when
asked if the President had made any attempt
to concilate the people of Virginia, Gen.
Mosby said with severe dignity: Gen. Grant
"has been very liberal in appointing My
friends to Office" And, lastly if Gen. Grant
should be a candidate for third time toI the
Presidency, he (Mosby) would certainly support
| him. We do MT think it is necessary to add
single word to this lucid statement OF the
position of Gen. Mosby.
A singular trial for libel has just been con-
cluded in Dublin, the defendant being no
less parsonage than His Eminence Cardinal
| Cullen, Archbishop of Dublin. The smt,
brought by parish priest who had been sus-
pended from his functions, caused great scan
| dial in the Church as well as much interest
! in legal circles the alleged libel consisted
in the ordinary exercise by the Cardinal OF
! the powers belonging TO his high office. The
scene in court when the trial was illuminated
by the appearance of Cardinal Cullen in the
witness-box is well sketched by a correspond
ent, whose letter appears on the eighth page
of THE TRIBUNE. AS the reader Will recol-
lect, later intelligence by cable confirms the
prediction of our correspondent, that the Car
dinal would be practically acquitted
In Philadelphia letter. published on an
other page, we present the reader with very
admirable summary of some of the freshest
facts which bear upon the revival of Ameri-
can ship-building. While many different rem
edes for the prevailing prostratiOp have been
proposed, Pennsylvania has practically solved
| the problem by building the ships required.
Iron steamships came into use when we
were, at the close of war, at a great disad-
vantage. We are rapidly passing into period
of great activity in iron ship-building, and the
results already accomplished show that this
revival is one which is natural and healthy.
While some of the Over-zealOus physicians
have favored q heroic treatment, the patient
has begun TO recover; and the iron ship
building of Pennsylvania is one of the best
signs of the times.
There is almost as severe a blockade of the
Mississippi River outlets now as there was
when a United States feet cruised off its
mouths. The passes are choking with detritus,
and each year increases the difficulties OF
navigation. Congress had made appropriations
for experiments in dredging, but the tOwboat
monopoly actively cOnspire to prevent a sue
cessfu prosecution Of the work. Something
must be done for the relief of the vast trade
flowing down the great valley of the Missis-
sippi and centering at New Orleans. Whether
this relief shall be in the proposed dredging
of the passes, or by canal which shall avoid
their tortuOus course is yet to be determined.
Our New-Orleans correspondence, printed on
the third page of this issue, presents some i'm
portant data which must be considered in any
solution of this problem.
The special powers granted by Congress to
Heads of Departments are so sure to be
abused that we are not surprised at the ex-
hibit made on our fourth page by THE TRIB-
UNEs Washington correspondent. We had Oc-
casion lately to show that the Postmaster
Generals authority to appoint Special Postal
Agents was only license to encourage ma
tional deadheadsm. The Especial allowances"
paid to Internal Revenue Collectors are an
other series of abuses. These allowances are
| too often granted for frivolous reasons, and
without due consideration of the justice Of
the application. The result is that the in
equality of compensation is enormous; and
the difference in the cost of collecting the rev.
enue is too great to be charged to the local
difficulties and expenses which must be al
lowed to figure in the case to some extent.
The stateme mt made in our correspondence is
worthy the careful examination which We
invite.
There was nothing significant in the action
of the Maine Republicans, Yesterday, at their
State Convention. Mr.. Nelson Dingley, who
was nominated for Governor, has probably
some local repute, but is not known outside