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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
MINISTERS AND ROMEN.

One of the oldest phases of the Beecher
scandal has been the CONSERVATION OF GER
tain class of good piOus folks who necessarily
have kept up loud wailing in the market
place over it, in that it was a sapping of
" the foundations of religion" The reporters
have anxiously interviewed clergymen of diff
ferent sects to know exactly how great the
destruction would be to Christianity" and
several divines, we are told, ground their
hopes that this injury will not prove irrepar-
able to the good cause on the fact that Beecher
did not preach doctrines which they happened
to hold orthodox.
Now we can understand how, to any be-
levers to whom given dogma or formula,
or the ways and words of certain confer
ence. or presbytery, or preacher have come to
represent Truth, any failure or crime in
these dogmas or men would seem to strike q
mortal blow at Truth itself. There is large
class, too, of irreligiOus men only too glad
when preacher of the Gospel stumbles into
the filth to cry out that Christ is fallen and
that the mud is on His garments. But decent,
secular observers who judge of matters by
the rules of common sense and justice
have had but one opinion from the beginning
ABOUT tDlS lucy Hopcu anu arc cuCOuT-
aged by his statement to believe that Mr..
Beecher can prove his innocence triumph
antly But suppose he does not. Put the
case at its worst-what thenf If he falls. and
every Christian preacher in the United States
should fall with him, what has that to do
with the truths taught by Jesus of Nazare tn
Are purity and honesty and courage less real
things because these men are cOwardly and
dishonest and vilei 1t is either the bigot or
the scoffer who cOnfOunds the man and the
creed, and SO "brings dishonor on the Chris
titan Church." Paul himself held the divine
truth given him to teach far apart from him
self, an insignificant, weak Jew, and took
heed to his words and thoughts lest having
preached to others. he himself become a
castaway" That Mr.. Beecher has been a
great leader. not 80 much of thought Us of
action. in this country nobody will deny.
HIS keen insight. his humor, his catholic
human sympathy, and his wonderful resources
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
4 TEST QUESTION.

Last year the Philadelphia Ring made a de-
termined effort in the nominating Convention
at Harrisburg to obtain place on the Su-
preme bench for Judge Paxson. He had done
them important service he was commonly
supposed to have an extensive knowledge OF
their secrets and it was frankly declared in
the Republican caucus that certain leaders of
the party must procure his nomination In
order to save themselves from state prison.
There were Republican refOmers, however, In
the Convention who bitterly opposed this
movement, and the fight over Paxson was one
of the scandals of the season. The Ring were
not strong enough to carry out their plan,
though they were able to defeat the first
choice of the opposition, Judge Butler; and
compromise was finally made upon Judge
Gordon. This year the Ring returned to Har-
risburg holder and more determined than ever,
and Judge Paxson was nominated after
bitter but brief contest.
There was some spirited language in the
caucus and the Convention, however, just as
there was in 1878. Last year We remember
at least one of the Republican newspapers
in Philadelphia declared that it would not
support Judge Paxson if the corrupt poll
ticians of that city succeeded in imposing him
upon the people of the State. We are curious
TO know whether any considerable faction OF
the party is ready to adopt similar lnde-
pendent course now. The objections to Judge
Paxson were based upon his alleged aifllla-
ton with one of the most nefarious Rings ever
organized in an American city. TO Judge,
of all officers, such objections ought to be
fatal. The question now is whether the men
bench are going to vote for him because
IA pot house politicians at Harrisburg have
decided that they need his services.
The answer to this question ought to show
whether there is really any hope for Republic
canism in Pennsylvania. lit may not be feas-
lille to defeat the election of Judge PaxsOn /;
but the Reformers who have opposed him so
fercely are bound to vote against him II
only that they may record their protest
against an immoral transaction. Ii Reformers
are to waste their strength in furious vapOr-
ings at caucus and convention, and then fall
into line Immediately afterwards, to work and
lie and cheat for the candidates they have
been denOuncng as rOgues, we may give up
all hope of the publication of Pennsylvania
until the Republican party is completely
destroyed. That State can only be reformed
by men who have the courage of their convic-
tons men who will not satisfy themselves with
lamentation and remOnstrance over corrupt
bargains and dlsgraceful nominations, but Will
break from the ranks of their party when it
asks them to do an unworthy action, and
when it sets up a creature of the notorious
Ring and bids them vote for him will answer
boldly, No,-and will keep their word. We
wait now to see whether the Harrisburg Re-
formers will bolt the nomination of Judge
Paxson. If they do, we shall understand that
they mean business.
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SOUTHERN OUTR1GES.

The almanac makers who adhere to the old
style of representation would be justified in
running down the pages devoted to the three
months Immediately preceding the Fall cleo
tons the sterectyped warning, About this
slime look out for Outrages in the Southern
Estates" The supply of this commodity is
always equal to the demand; or at least the
politicians take care that if the Outrages are
scarce. the most shall be made of what there
are However quiet the South may be from
November to August, between August and
November, in the language of the hypOchOn-
driacal patriot in the play, "the country is in a
dreadful state" The Ku-Klux again lift
their frightful heads, Rebellion is revived,
and Treason must be again made Odious.
This is for the benefit of the Republicans,
while the Democrats fill the papers with out
cries about negro insolence and bewail the fate
of negro-ridden commonwealth where Free
dom has already shrieked herself hoarse.
1t cannot DO denied that there is some ground
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FOUNDED HORACE GREELEY.
FRIDAY. AUGUST 81. 1874.

The Duke Decazes has declared that only a question
OF form delays the recognition OF the Spanish Republic
The German Government has sent vessels to
Spanish waters - A statement by Bazaine in regard
to his escape represents his wife and nephew his
only accOmplces.
Gen. Sheridan discredits the report OF attack
the Black Hills Expedition. - The Alabama Repub-
hcan Convention met yesterday but adjourned till to-
day without transacting any business. - The Demo
cratic State Central Committee will meet at Saratoga
to-day appoint time for holding the State COnven-
ton. Tue second Saratoga meeting closed yester-
day; Reform the mile and three-quarers race.
Fellowcraf the fOur-me race, and Bullet the seepe
chase.
The Plymouth Investigating Comnittee held con-
sutation in regard TO their report. - man beat
his wife severely that she will die. bartender
shot rulidn to death in selfdefense. 80 Gold, lo9i
1904. Ito. Thermometer, TAO, 800, slo
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MUSIC.
TIE WAGNER CONCERT.


Last night at the Central Park Garden was
devoted entirely Wagner. and II not mistaken
it ia the first time we have had programme In TINS city
made up exclusively OF what is called the Music OF the
Future Three or four years the most enthusiastic
atmirer OF the author Of " Tannhauser" and Tristan
would not veDtured upon such bold experiment
Last night there was snch crowd Of listeners that the
whole city seemed to be fockng to Fftyninthst Tho
first part OF the devoted to "Lohengrn''
the second to the "WalKro" and the "Meistersineer
and the third TO "Tannhiuser." There was nothing
new IN they embraced all attend
ants at the Garden Concerts know, several Of the
most brilliant. most valuable. and most perennally
popular arrangements Mr. Thomas's rich collection.
aud they display also the inexhaustibe variety OF Wag
ner's genius 1t would have been difficult to make a
more interesting programme.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21

Senator Scott and Representative Donley,
Pennsylvania Republicans, follow the lead OF
their State Convention and place themselves
on record as opposed to " the third term non
"sense." Senator Scott seems to have made
an attempt to get President Grants opinions on
the subject, but reports that he found him
silent and uncommunicative." This may or
may not be one of those cases i'll which ST.
lence gives consent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
may have been necessary to allny the fears
of the SUSPICIOUS

of the suspicious.
Our Washington dispatches report that Sen
ator Thurman shares with many other people
the opinion that Gen. Grant is quite Wiling
to accept third nomination for the Presi-
dency. He does not regret the rejection OF
the proposed new Constitution of OHIO, and
predicts that in the Fall election the Demo-
Gratis will carry that State by handsome ma
ioritv. He expects the Republicans to make
unusual efforts to control the next Congress,
for the reason that the various independent
political movements, of which he speaks with
caution and respect may throw the election
of the next President into the hands OF the
House of Representatives. Senator Humans
position as prominent and influential Demo-
crat will command for his opinions attention
and careful consideration.
II appears that the Reform party In Mlchl-
gan so far from being still-bOrn has good
deal of vitality and vigor. The letter printed
on the second page of The TRIBUNE to-day
shows that the leaders are earnest and capa-
BILE, and that they are backed by voters
whose hearts are set on good government
rather than the promotion OF friends Oh
party. The prospects OF the new
movement will depend materially upon
the action of the second Convention OF the
Reformers, which is to meet on the 9th OF Sep
tember and not much less upon the Democratic
State Convention, which has been called to as
sembe abOut the same date. A union OF Pro-
gressve Democrats and Reform Republicans Is
the hope of independent citizens and real re-
formers in Michigan as well as in several other
States.
Kansas must now come in for her share of
public sympathy. The grasshopper, which has
certainly proved itself burden to the West
ern farmer, has invaded her precincts and
devastated the western and southwestern
counties of the State in the systematic way
characteristic of this business-lke insect. The
hordes which have settled down upon this
prosperous young Commonwealth are described
as being vastly larger and more voracious
than those of any former visitation. The pic
ture that is drawn of their ravages, though
perhaps heightened by local feeling, is dis
heartening, There is talk already OF stay
law, and the farmers look forward to hard
Winter Still the recent proclamation OF the
Governor, announcing that outside aid would
not and need not be asked, leads us to hope
that the destruction is not SO great as has
been supposed, and that at all events the
measures of relief which have been already
set on foot will prevent any unnecessary SUI
fering.
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erary labors have thus been interrupted for con-
siderable period. and like most men who have
chafcd under enforced idleness he is eager to resume
work. He announces his intention OF speedily
writing more stories, for which all Young America.
il not all Young Europe will keep sharp lookout.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21

In renstating State Treasurer Raines Gov.
Dix did an act of simple justice to worthy
public servant whose recovery of health re-
moved the only reason for his suspension
from an office to which he was elected by the
people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21

1t appears from the letter of Our London
correspondent that Sir Edward Thornton will
continue to represent the British Government
at Washington. Since he was accredited in
1868 he has been charged with various difficult
negotiations, and has managed them with
great tact, ability, and courtesy. He has
made many friends in this country, and his
return to Washington will be hailed with I'M
feigned applause.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
Gusllless Monies.

Has PAID OVER NINETEEN THOUSAND CLAIMS,
q. uelLh arI inv hy Aecileni-IRAyELERs. Hartford
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21

Children everywhere. old and young. will be re-
oiced to hear from Every Saturday that Hans Chris
tian Andersen tho children's friend, has been re-
stored to health. In letter dated July "a he says
e" sm again. God BIO praised, almost we'll and in my
old good spirits Every day gain in strength. For
eight long months was. as you know. very sick.
and it was doubtful II l could live but now am
quito another man. The fresh country life. the
warm sunshine, and the kind care and sympathy
given to me have been my best wedicines His lit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21
amusements ano Mcetinss.


BoorH's THEArER.-" Belle Lamar" John moCuiio"Hn
and Miss X. Rogers Randolph.
EIBIos THEArER-" Griffith Gaupt"
UNION SQUARE THEArER-"Jane Eyre MISS 0nar-
lOtte Thompson.
WAILAcK's THEArER-"wig aud Gown" and The
Weavers." j. l.. Tooe.
CENTRAL PARK GARDES.-Theodore Thomas's Summer
Nights Concerts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21

Our Paris letter places in a strong light the
shortcomings of the French Government in its
dealings with the Carlists. The pressure which
has apparently been brought to bear upon it
might have been anticipated several months
ago. A reasonable regard for the dignity OF
the country should then have led President
MacMahon to make at least show of impair
TALLY in executing the neutrality laws Of the
country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21

One of these days perhaps we shall know
exactly what the case against Mr. Beecher is
The accusers, Titon and Meulton, are now
busy upon fresh elaboration of the charges,
and we shall have in consequence one of the
most extraordinary inquests ever recOrded--a
trial in which the prosecution refused to de-
yelop its testimony until the defense was all
in. and the principal witness declined to tes-
tify until after the verdict had been rendered.
These peculiarites have made the case rather
difficult to follow. and our readers will doubt
less be glad of the assistance of an impartial
chronological review of it which we print this
morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-21

The Office Holder seems to be the most
prominent figure in the Alabama Republican
Convention now in session in Montgomery.
A Revenue Collector calls upon an agent OF the
Post Office Department to take the chair, and
a Supreme Court Judge is elected President.
The active participation of judges in partisan
log-roliing is no longer a novelty In the
South, but this Judge took new departure
by announcing that he was not the tool of
ring. and solemnly promising not to pack
any committee As the names OF Senator
spencer and Judge Busteed appear In the
report of the proceedings, some such assurance
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-07-30

SEC. 2. That tho appellate jurisdic.
ton Of the Supreme Court of the
United States over the judgments and
DEGREES of said Territorial courts, in
cases Of trial BY jury, shall be excr.
cised BY writ Of error, and in al other
cases hy appeal, according to such
rules and regulations, a. to form and
modes Of proceeding, ~ the said su-
preme Court have prescribed, or may
hereafter prescribe -; Proviaed, That
% appeal, Instead Of the evidence at
large, statement Of the facts of the
case in the nature Of a special verdict,
and also the rulings Of the court on
the admission or rejection of violence
when excepted to, shall be made and
certified by the court below, and trans
mitted to the Supreme Court, together
with the transcript Of the proceedings
and judgment or decree but no ap-
.pellats proceedings. in said Supreme
Court, heretofore taken upon any such
Judgment or decree, shall be inval
idated by reason of being instituted
by writ Of error or by appeal And
prori'ed further, That the appellate
court may make any order in any case
heretofore appealed, which may be
necessary TO save the rights Of the
parties and that this act shall not ap-
ply to cases now pending in the Su.
preme Court of tie United States,
where the record has already been
filed
Approved April Z, 1874.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-07-30
OFFICIAL.

Laws of the United States passed Of the
First Session of the Forty Third Con.
grcss.
GENERAL NATTKE-No. 81.
AN ACT to prevent hazing At the Naval
Academy.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States
of America in Congress assembled, That
in all cases when it shall come 10 the
knowledge Of the superintendent of the
Naval Academy, at Annapolis, that any
cadet-shipman or cadet-enginecr has
been guilty of the offence commonly
known as hazing, it shall be the duty Of
said superintendent to order a courtmar.
tial, composed of not less than three
commissioned officers, who shall mimi
tely examine into all the facts and cir.
cumstanccs of the case and make q find
ing thereon; and any cadet-shipman OF
cadet-engineer found guilty of said of
Tense by said court shall, upon recon-
mendation of said court be dismissed
and such finding, when approved by said
superintendent, shall be final; and the
cadet so dismissed from said Naval AGA,
deny shall be forever ineligible to reap
pointment to said Naval Academy.
Approved June %, 1874.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-07-30
Approved April 10, 1874.
OFFICIAL.

Laws Of the United States passed at
the First Session of the Forty Third
Congress.
GENERAL NATURE-N0. 24.7
AN ACT to establish tho Bismarck land dis
triet in tho Territory Of Dakota.
BE it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the United
States Of America in Congress assem-
bled, That al that portion Of Dakota
Territory lying north Of the seventh
standard parallel and west Of the ninth
guide.meridiAn be, and the same is,
hereby created into a separate land
district, to be known ~ the Bismarck
district aud the land Office for said
district shall be located at the town
of Bismarck, where the North Pacific
Railroad iutersects tho Missouri River.
SEC. 2. That = register and = re-
cciver shall be appointed for said dis
trict land Office, who shall b. governed
by the same laws and receive the same
compensation as prescribed for similar
officers in the other land districts Of
said Territory.
Approved April "a, 1874.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-07-30
OFFICIAL.

Laws Of the United States passed at
the First Session of the Forty. Third
Congress.
GENERAL NATURE-No. 22.1
AN ACT to authorize the employment Of
certain aliens ~ engineers and pilots.
Be it enacted by the Senate and
House Of Representatives Of the United
States Of America in Congress Assem-.
b1ed, That any alien who, in tho man.
ner provided for by law, has declared
his intention to become a citizen of the
United States, and who shall have
been a permanent resident of the
United States for at least six months
Immediately prior to the granting OF
such license, may be licensed, as if
AHEAD y naturalized, to serve as an
engineer Or pilot upon any steam YES
sci subject to inspection under the pro-
visions OF the act entitled can act to
provide for the better security of life
on board Of vessels propelled, in whole
or in part, by steam, and for other
purposes, approved February twenty
eighth, eighteen hundred and seventy
one.
Approved April II, 1874.
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OFFICIAL

Laws Of the United States passed at the
First Session of the Forty-Third Con.
greSs.
GENERAL NATrRE-No. ST.
AN ACT for the roJief Of settlers on railroad
lands.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives Of tho United States
of America in Congress assembled. That
in the adjustment of all railroad land
giants, whether made directly to any
railroad company or 10 any State for
railroad purposes, if any OF the lands
granted be found in the possession Of an
actual settler whose entry or filing has
been allowed under the presumption or
homestead laws Of the United States sub
sequcnt to the time ut which, by the de-
cision Of the lane. office, the right Of said
road was declared to have attached 10
such lands, the grantees, upon a proper
REIMBURSEMENT Of the lands 50 entered
or filed for, shall be entitled to select an
equal quantity IF other lands in lieu
thereof from any of the public lands not
mineral and within the limits of the
grant not otherwise appropriated at the
date of selection, to which they shall re-
ceive title the same as though originally
granted. And any such entries or filings
thus relieved from conflict may be per.
fccted into complete title as if such lands
had not been granted: Provided, That
nothing herein contained shall in any
manner be so construed as to enlarge or
extend any grant to any such railroad or
to extend to lands reserved in any land
grant made for railroad purposes: And
provided further, That this act shall not
be construed so as in any manner to con-
firm or legalize any decision or ruling Of
the Interior Department under which
lands have been certified to any
railroad company when such lands have
been entered by q presumption or home.
stead settler after the location of the line
Of the road and prior to the notice to the
local land.office of the withdrawal OF
such lands from market.
Approved June %, 1874.