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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-03
JO WUON IT MAY CONCERN.

number of documents duplicating certain
high officials in most dissraceful practices
were laid before us last Friday. They had
previously been submitted to friends IN
other cities, who made no doubt OF
their authenticity and had already commu-
nicated with us on the subject Experts
to whom we submitted them as soon
"A they came to our hands declared after
careful examination and reGxamination that
they wero unquestiOnably genuine. They
agreed with the general drift of rumors and
suspicious which had long been current at tho
capital they disclosed perfect familiarity with
some facts of recent political history not very
well known, and shameful as their story
was, it scarcely seemed intrinsically improb-
able. In view of the fact that several persons
in public life knew Of their being laid before
us we were unwilling to be placed, even Tor
the forty-eight hours Intervening before our
next issue, in tho position of supprossing
needed disclosure. On the other hand, certain
trifing circumstances had aroused our sus-
pcions, and we were equally unwilling to
give currency to these documents while a sim
gle chance remained that they might DO false.
thorough and patient investigation. prose-
cuted in New York and elsewhere, has shown
that some of tho papers are the work OF
bold and remarkably accomplished forger.
Others, bearing on the same general subject,
We know to be genuine; but the falsity of
part, for the present at least. discredits
the interpret of tho whole. The
forgeries were not manufactured for money ;
although in their novel and ingenious features
they were very like certain recent forgeries
by which prominent business men have been
mulcted and we can only regard them as the
work OF an INSCRIPTIONS political faction
which has taken into its service one of the
most expert and wary rascals outside of the
State Prison.
1t is relief to know that we are spared
the additional disgrace i'll which these fictitious
disclosures would have involved tho country !;
but it is sad commentary on the condition
of official morality that a forger can
manufacture scandalous documents such as
were laid before us, without OverStepping tho
bounds of probability, or without shocking tho
belief of those highly reputable political Oppo-
nents of Our own from whom came to us the
first assurances Of belief in their authenticity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-03
A DOWN-TRODDEN STATE.

SOUTH CARoLINA's wRoNGs-A VIGOROUS PRoiEss
FROM THE TAXPAYERS OF CHARLESTON COUNTY
CHARLESTON, Feb. AIT meeting OF the
tax payers Of Charleston County to-day. to elect dele.
gates to the state payers Convention the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Fesolred That in the opinion OF tbis meeting COM
posed of the taxpayers Of this county. irrespective OF
party the citizens OF South Carolina cannot ex-
pect and will obtain any substantial relief from the
evils which Cypress them, unless they throw on apathy
and doubt and be gin at vigorous and persstene
movement against the plundering rings which have
oyerburdened the people with taxation aud brought the
State the brink OF ruin.
Resolved That the reassembling Of the Taxpayerf
Convention judgment the simplest. quickest.
aud most effective means within our reach or exposing
To Congress and the American people the true condition
OF south Carolina. and of permanently organizing all
good citizens for the detection or official fraud tue pun
ishment Of criminals, the repression OF cxtrayagance
and corruption. and the restoration OF an honest AND
equal government TO the people of South Carolina.
resolution was also adopted requesting tho Charles
ton delegation to urge the Convention to send com
mittee to Washington with memorial showing the con-
don Of the state. and asking from the President aud
Con zress such measures of relief as they may deeu
most advisable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-03

military establishment, and, in favor OF ai-
miuishing the armed force to the minimum
It seems that this point is now reached. Tho
standing army Is already virtually abolished.
Our military force bears to tho population the
utterly insignificant proportion Of 1 to 1000.
If we contrast these figures with those Of any
other country in the world we will SOC how
lightly our military budget weighs upon u.s.
There are few countries in which the army
does not equal ono per cent OF the population,
while our Congressman think we are over
burdened with one-twontieth of one per
cent. There may even DO q serious ques-
ton whether the army has not been
already reduced so far that tho ex-
pense of tho present imperfect establish
ment is greater than that of fuller one
would be- Certainly in the matter of transport
tation, too small an army is costlier than one
which is larger. The troops we have, scantily
suffice for policing and keeping in order the
forts and public places on the coast, and fur
nshing q not wholly adequate defense to the
frontier. 1t is, in the main. well and economi-
cally, as well as honestly governed and admins
tered. 1t would not DO possible to hire out
the work which the army does at present, to
DO performed by contract, at az little expense,
or in 30 creditable manner. We are glad to
think the army is rarely needed among us.
But we ought not to forget that it saved New
York from fire and pillagc only ten years ago.
There are some who demand the reduction
of the army so that the graduates of West
Point may be "forced into earning an honest
Giving" Without entering upon defense OF
these gentlemen. 1t is not at all probable that
they would be the first to suffer by further
mutilaton of the army. The esprit da corps
which unites the staff of the army with their
brethren in tho line would be very likely to
prevent any dismissals of graduates, and the
bolt prepared for those aristocTatIc charity
scholars would be reasonably sure to fall upon
tho veteran "civilian appointments" who won
their cpaulettes in tho ranks of tho late vol
unteer grand army. On tho whole, it is not
likely that if the patriots of tho House sue
coed in turning out few dozen officers, they
will do any good either TO their country or
them selves, ..
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1Getu'pork Daily Gribmsts.
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1874

"ulcn toiron place Britain
Nuoe last accounts show gain by either Liberals
Conservatives The Home Rulers have been successful
in Kilkenny and Kerry Counties. Mr.. Disrae has
declared against the repeal Of the income tax. In
Assoe said the French candidates for the German
R.chstag have been elected by overwhelming MAORI
ties. === The steamer General Sherman has been
taken from Aspinwan by the Wyoming Baron
Reuter- asserts early settlement OF the troubles
in regard to the Persian concession is probable.
In the Senate yesterday the consideration OF Louisiana
affairs was resumed Mr. Morton argued that the Kel
Iogg government legal one, and that the Presi
dents interference authorized; Messrs. CoDkng,
Fenghuysen and Stewart participated in the debate
on motion of Mr Edmunds. the louisiana was laid
aside ana the Bankrupt bill taken up; the House joint
resolution for a committee OF inquiry in the OF
Gen. Howard passed. In the House, usual on
Monday, a large number Of bills introduced and re-
fcrFed Mr. Wilson of Indiana presented four memorials
relating to Distrc: affairs, and resolution for Joint
select committee investigate the charges; the resou
ton was adopted and the Speaker appointed commit
Zee on the part Of the House; MIR. White presented
articles of impeachment against Judge Busted OF Ala
bams they referred to the judiciary Committee.
The State Assembly laid on the table the joint resou
ton to adjourn at the end OF 100 days. - The Con-
nectcut Democratic State Convention meets to day at
New Haven. 80 ExGov. James NJ. Harvey, the
Grangers candidate, has been elected U. s. Senator
from Kansas. - Tne barrooms Of Worcester, Mass,
are to be visited by praying band headed by Dr. Dio
Lewis. g. Admiral Case has issued a general order
concerning the forthcoming feet drill Of the North At
lantic Squadron. - The arrangements made by the
Eastern Railroad with the Maine Central and Boston
and Maine roads announced at the annual meeting
OF tho Eastern road
Superintendent Riddle in his annual report admitted
that the discipline in the public schools lax and re-
commended the abandonment Of the study Of French.
- perjurer employed by the Brooklyn Ring was
arrested The bazaar Of the Church Of the holy
Trinity opened with an address by the Rev. Dr.
Storrs. - backmsn was arrested for brutaliy
saultinR a young girl 80 The Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railroad directors voted for consolidation Of stock and
the payment OF q dividend. - Gold, llli. MI I'LL
$3.50 Thermometer, Ito, lSo, ale.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-03
TIE POLICE AND THE Law.

We think it is time for the police to be
checked. In dispensing the peaceable assem-
blage at Tompkins-square they made use of
scandaous and unnecessary violence, but they
had at least tho excuse that the meeting was
held in violation of an express prohibition.
1t seems to be tho impression, however, at
Headquarters that Communists and Interna-
tionals are outlaws. They are always plotting
riot, arson, and murder, and the guardians of
public order are to keep no terms with them.
They may be taken to Jail on general prin-
ciples or their skulls may be cracked with
the locust-club, just as tho Com missioners
please On Saturday the police had informa-
ton that Frenchman, supposed to be
Communist, had q quantity of hand grenades
stored in cellar in Bleecker-st. AT mid
night, three officers, without warrant of any
kind, arrested the man and compelled
him, with pistol at his ear, to conduct them
through the premises. After much rummaging
they found box of grenades, without any
powder in them, concerning which their
prisoner gave perfectly Ineligible ex-
PLANTATION. Nevertheless he was taken to the
station-house and locked up for the night.
On Sunday he was vigorously examined by
the Superintendent, and sent back to his cell
for another night. Yesterday he was ar
ragned at the Police Court, and of course
discharged, for it would puzzle even Mr..
Matsell to make the possession of the empty
shells of three dozen old hand grenades a
criminal ofiense.
But it is an Offense to drag man out of
his bed at midnight, without warrant Of any
kind, to search his house, and to lock him up
in cell over Sunday when there is not even
a reasonable suspicion that he has done any
wrong. The law makes ample provision for
the protection of the community against dan
gerous characters; and we hope the Police
Commissioners will instruct their officers to
keep within the law hereafter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-03
PERSONAL.

The mother of Gov. Hendricks of Indiana
died on Friday last in Indianapolis, at the age OF -
years
Sir Bartle Frere recommends the British
Government 10 send another expedition 10 explore tbs
Arctic seas.
A volume of the literary productions OF the
late George d. Prentice Is soon 20 be published by h1
dauShterin-law, Mrs Clarence Prentice.
Miss Emily Faithful, when lecturing in
Manchester. England. recently, paid warm tribute to
the memory Of Horace Greeley. whom she met durins
her visit to this country
The Maharajah Of Gwalior distributed two
acs Of rupees loo In presents upon tho occaAoa OF
his marriage. the fortunate envoy who escorted tbs
bride TO dwsor receiving 1900 rupees (Sls@ ~ IN
sharo.
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lege Of sending their correspondence
free through tho 10 mails and, IN the
specious guise of bill for the dissemination
Of useful knowledge, the ancient abuse Is pro-
posed to be revived. In the House, yesterday.
there was test vote on the question: anu io,
voted to make the bill special oruer, anu
only Go were found in the negative. l"S Is
an alarming symptom. Members OF Congress
fail to comprehend the temper OF the tunes
they think that any part of the OLD 1ranhins
system can be revived without raising s'orn''
On the second page of THE TRIBUNE Is
printed the annual report of MIR. Kddle' on-
perintendent of City Schools. 1t is an inter-
esting and suggestive document. Many polhts
brought out in the report ought to awaken
attention and fruitful debate. For example,
while the returns show a gratifying increase
in the average attendance of pupils, 1t Is com
blamed that the buildings occupied Tor schooiS
are seriously overcrowded. This is an alarm
ing fact at their best estate city school-rooms
are not the airy and commodious places In
which il is safe for children, promiscuousiy
Gathered, to spend many hours each day A
crowded schOOl-hOuse is dangerous place.
The "hoodlum element among tho boys Is
also becoming source OF great trouble ana
difficulties heretofore noted as very trying 10
the authorities have increased to such an ex-
tent az to constitute problem which Will re-
orire rare wisdom and firmness to solve. we
commend superintendent Riddles report 70
the thoughtful consideration which Is due 10
50 delicate and important subject as the
common schools of the city.
The last effort of the Brooklyn Ring TO
shield Mr.. Britton Is the connection Oh
string of lying affidavits by Jail birds, revenue
informers, and other disreputable characters
pointing to an alleged conspiracy between Mr.
Davis, Mr.. Morris, and Mr.. Shanks to prt1u-
dice the Governor against Mr.. Brtton. Inc
story is 30 shallow and preposterous on Its
very face, and the men upon whose authori'y
it rests are so evidently beneath consideration,
that it hardly deserves even the indignant
denial which tic gentlemen attacked by IL
have made. They are quite competent 10
take whatever steps may seem proper for tne
vindication of their personal characters; we
feel that we should only degrade our own Dig
nifty by stopping to debate charges with enc
instruments of Mr.. BrittOn's latest device. Inc
object of the scheme is of course to influence
the decision of the case now before The Gov
ernor. But Gen. Dix is shrewd enough to see
that it is not pertinent to that issue. Inc
charges against Mr.. Britton, Gov. DIX has
declared are to be considered solely upon the
evidence presented, and we do not believe
that he will be disturbed in his deliberation
by all this explosion of Chinese bombs and
sunk-pOtS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-03
THE NEw-JERsEY LEGISLATURES.
MORE LEGISLATION FOR JERSEY crrY-AN AITEMPI
TO 'N'sFD''''s'T ffD'sIFH'
IBY TELEGRAPH 10 HE rRInUNE. |

IBI TELEGRAPH TO me rRIDUNE
TRENTON, Feb. Both houses of the Legis-
lature met tonight In the Senate Mr.. Mcpherson In.
troduced supplement TO the charter OF Jersey City.
IL provides for aboshng all the Commissions. and in
vests the City Government in the Mayor Board OF Alder
men, and Executive Board the latter TO consist OF
six members, aud TO DO appointed by the Aldermen.
Members OF tho Commission shall individually be heads
Of separate boards OF the city and shall control OF
oil tho boards that nov exist save the Board Of Alder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-03
THE January DEBT STATEMENT

As we remarked on Friday last, the neces-
sary consequence Of the present policy OF the
Secretary of the Treasury is the imitation OF
tho legal-tender circulation, even when the
Governments income exceeds its expenses
Last month we find that there was net re-
duction of the Public Debt of S1,Sf5,912, and
at the same time an increase In the Outstand-
ing legal tenders after deductlng the
currency in the Treasury, of about
three millions. Our readers are well
aware that THE TRIBUNE holds that neither
under existing laws, nor under the COnstitu-
ton as webster interpreted 1t, nor under the
Constitution as it was interpreted by the SUI
preme Court in their decision affirming the
constitutionality of the issue of legal tenders
under the emergency created by the war, has
the Secretary of the Treasury the right or
have tho Senate and House of representa-
tiyes of the United States the right
to add to the legal-tender circulation.
We fully agree with Mr. Cox as to the legis-
lation which ought to be had respecting the
illegal and unconstitutional imitation by MT.
Richardson of the greenback circulation. The
legal and constitutional limit is S356,OOO,OOO
and not dollar more. But Mr.. Richardson
and the House of Representatives very com
posedly twirl their fingers and ask, in the
classic language of Tweed, "What are you
"going to do about it ~ The query is sim
gularly appropriate and forcible. We are
obliged to confess that where the decalogue has
failed to have restraining influence on those
who make and execute the laws, not much
can be expected from the prohibitions OF the
Constitution.
1t is not apparent whether the decrease of
the Debt last month is owing to spasm Of
economy on the part of the Administration,
or to skillful bookkeeping in the Treasury
Department. A year ago. when the revenues
were considerably. tlarger than they are now,
the Public Debt increased in January. But
we shall not quarrel with the change. in
round numbers the receipts and expenditures
of the Treasury during the month have been
about as follows:
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s. Foote has not yet been fought The last little beg
pondence written by the latter Mon
day, and in 10 the challenge meet In the held or
honor" 10 accompanied with an Invitation 10 bold
public discussion. BY all let Mr. Davis accept
the latter invitation Such exhibition would draw"
better than the most wonderful Cirque ever organised
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amusrments mo filceiinss.

pooru,s TprArfs-" Elene." MIS-. J. d. Booth.
CoIosskun-Dsy and evenings Cyclorama Of Paris BY
Night" fh $50. r Hra f.LF r..
GRAND OPERA HOUSE," Humpty Dumpty Abroad" G.
L. Fox. ri - a. g. . -
NInLo's GARpEH--" The Good for Nothing" and the
Wrong Man liz the Right Place" The vokes Fanny.
OtYxrIc THEATHR.-" Novelty Entertainment"
TONI ,PAsroR's OPERA HoUsE.--ysrieties A
UNION SQUARE, THEKTER.--y Led Astray."s fi
wALIACK's THEATER.-"M Money" Loster waiiaok'
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DEsIGN-water Co'ef bAoio
ton. fOIf I.H.h Et'.
Esw-yosK HISTORICAL SOCIETY LIBRARY Rooms
ture. J. c. yelling. .l. b .-s .'- 80 -
sRvENrY-fIRsT REGIMENT ARsoRY. - Bazaar vi 'h0
Church OF The Holy Trinity.
PLInrros HALL-Lecturs Edward Powers. 500.
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Business Noillee

BACHELORS HAIR DYE is the best in the
The aud perfect Hair Dye Az all dusysts
Has PAID OVER NINETEEN THOUSAND CLAIMS
Death OF Injury by Aoei0ent-TRAysLRRs Hartford.
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES,
with Ill the Amendments in full TAG TRIBUNE ALMANAC
Tor 1874. ready price 20 cents.
For Coughs Colds, and Throat Disorders,
having proved their efficacy by
tes. Of many years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-03

TotsI...........s23, 900, 900

The interest charged above is that which
accrued during the month on the gold bearing
debt. AS the currency expenses of the Gov
eminent now aggregate about 100000 900 q
year, exclusive of interest On the Pacific Rail
road bonds it will be seen that the payments
from the Treasury last month were about five
millions below the average. IF Congress
would so legislate as to retrench about this
amount each month for the next two years we
do not think the public credit would suffer or
the people complain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-03

Kansas has finally chosen a Senator to fill
porarily occupied by Mr.. Crozier. The con-
test has been long and bitter one, and is
terminated by the election of ex-Gov Harvey.
This gentleman, if we may believe local re-
ports. "comes we'll recommended, He has
seen service in the Legislature of his State
and has been twice Governor, having been
elected over Democratic candidates by q
majority which was large enough to leave
his competitor far out of sight. He combined
the strength of the Changers and the Repub.
lican party, TO which organizations he belongs.
The chances are that Mr.. Harvey will make
an honest and capable Senator. 1t is at least
refreshing to be informed that this election
has been CARRIED on without the aid of money.
A Kansas dispatch distinguishes the canvass
as being the first Senatorial contest ever hon
estly conducted in that State; and it is added
that ex-senator Pomeroy has arrived at Topeka
TO attend bis own trial. ...-'
1t is gravely proposed to enact law with
some such title as AN Act fer the Dissent
"nation Of Useful knowledge" The said use
full knowledge is now stored in the vaults Of
the Capitol In the shape of public documents
The agricultural reports on hydraulic rams
with steel portraits of agricultural orators in
che House, and all the rest Of the notorious
lumber which has accumulated since the
fraDking nuisance was abated, will be pre-
ciptated on o defenseless people. The
hungry members must have the priyi-
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The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1874-07-04

WEATHER AND CRoPs.-Since our
last no rain has fallen in our vicinity,
and the corn is suffering some little
in consequence. From conversations
with our farmers from different parts
of the parish, we learn that the crop
upon an average is in splendid con.
dition. Corn upon the old hill lands
where the drouth has been severe
will be short, but taking it all in all
the yield will not 30 a bad one, suf-
ticient for home consumption at least.
After all, enough corn has not been
planted, and we still contend that to
make farming profitable, a surplus Of
bread.stuff must be raised, and We
: are now satisfied that our farmers see
that even with the increase in acre.
age Of corn this year, enough has not
been planted. Still its a step in ad.
vance ofprevious years, and we trust
they will do better in future. No
worms have yet appeared and the
cotton crop is looking and doing
finely.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1874-07-04

President of tho United States for
succor from the effects of your ruin
GUS legislation; we have duplicated
the Northern people to interfere and
protect Us from your rash and head
strong conduct, all these supplica-
tons and appeals have been unheed-
ed. We have nothing left but to sub
nit aud be destroyed, Or to appeal to
that inherant right the God Of nature
has implanted in every breast Dis
pair has raised the lion in our nature,
and that race, the G aucasian. which
has conquered since the foundation OF
the world, will be the power with
which you will meet your destruction
There is yet time to avert the dan.
ger, and we make this the last appeal
to you, ignorant hayward negros, ii
YOU will como with us we will give
you protection, homes and content
ment, if you refuse then upon youl
own head be the blame.