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New-York tribune., 1874-06-11
rue CIVIL ENGINEERS CONTENTION


From time to time we are reminded by some
great catastrophe, where the failure oil ma
terials to support some strain imposed deals
widespread death and destruction, OF the facs
that we are all largely dependent for our
safety almost every day and hour upon tho
skill and faithfulness of the work OF civil en-
gineers. On them rests serious responsolh'y:
In many other professions the mistake OK
the day may be repaired on the morrow or rat
worst its consequences may be conhned 10
loss of money or reputation. But Oh o fargo
proportion of engineering works, the most
essential feature is their safety-a safety that
is primarily dependent upon the skill of their
construction-a safety which involves human
life.
From this point of view the Convention OF
Civil Engineers, whose proceedings we record
to-day at great length, has more than the
passing interest which we accord to great pro-
fessional gatherings. These are the men TO
whose estimates of strength and soldity We
must intrust our lives. Over the rails they
have tested, around the curves they have
calculated, on the bridges they nave
built. under the shadow of their reser-
yoirs. beneath the arches of their brick or
iron or stone or wood, we ale whirled along
on the errands of business or pleasure. They
have met not only to interchange hand
shakings and cordial greetings, but to relate
their experience in their work, to compare
their knowledge, to consult how best they can
offer in their structures the minimum OK
danger, the maximum of security.
They tell us. through Committee that has
investigated the work-Or rather, its remains
that the wretched dam at Williamsburg.
Mass, was never fit to be classed with works
of engineering. They tell us that in all
structures in which iron enters as COM
ponent there are hidden dangers Which
can only be asccrtained beforehand
by system of tests that has not
yet been made universal. The engineer of the
great bridge over the Mississippi tells us OF
the safest and most economical mode of con-
structing bridges of longest span. The terri
bly, destructive work of an aquatic worm is de-
tailed by an observer. The improvements in
the water front of this city are the subject OF
another address. Altogether, in one days pro-
ceedings the American Society of Civil Engi-
neers have presented great variety of inter-
esting topics, and their importance exceeds
their interest.
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is very small gnat indeed in the worlds
suarminD mYriada


swarmlng myriads. r
The class perhaps next to young people for
whom foreign travel is desirable are men and
women just passing middle age, who. through
the abandonment of their business, failing
health. or the settling and marriage of their
children, feel that they have reached tho cul-
mination of life without having touched the
end-tf,at their work is DONE hereafter lies
dull waste of years, into which they carry no
definite aim or motive of existence. man
needs sometimes intellectually to DO born
again, and the change nearest akin to hrst
entrance in the world is q sudden new per-
ception by the adult man of nations, climates.
languages, habits of thought differing from
his own.
One requisite in going abroad is oddly neg
lected. The mass of travellers are careful To
provide themselves with passports, guide
book, sea and land wraps, but neglect the spe-
cial line of knowledge which should connect
and give consistency to all that they would
see and hear. They fling money away on
courcrs and expensive hotels, fly here and
there, and come back with q confused medley
of art which they did not appreciate, Jargon
of tongues, badly cooked food, high charges
and sea sickness. If they had had any defi-
mite aim or study, however small-pictures'
geology, human nature, bric-a-brac-in the
pursuit of which they had lived cheaply and
entered into the life of the people about them.
their range of ideas would have received
certain widening and new vitality.
New-York tribune., 1874-06-11

to the seizure of merchants books. The 'ast
named provision will allow the prosecution 70
demand any specified book; but the Court
must decide whether the demand be reason
able. The House has yet to act on these and
several less important amendments. Therefore,
there is ample opportunity for the enemies OF
the bill ITO kill it before it can receive the
concurring vote Of both branches OF Congress
New-York tribune., 1874-06-11

Watchful politicians will have their atten-
ton aroused by the Indiana Farmers, who met
in a Reform Convention yesterday. These
men appear to be very much in earnest. They
have a wholesome terror of trading poll
ticians, and their resolutions are business
like, decided, and SAVIOR OF real work.
New-York tribune., 1874-06-11
ernment was sufficiently important to mark the
disapprobation of the Assembly with the Gov
ornmant reaaurA.


Connecticut is somewhat exercised over
railroad DISPUTE, known as the parallel line
coptroyersy. Two railroad cOmpanies-the New
York and New-Haven and the New YORK ana
Eastern-contest the right of way between this
citv and New-Haven. The first-named cor
noration declare that the project OF the other
company is not a valid one. The new cor
poration announce their intention to construct
n more direct line than that now IN operation
by the New-YOrk and New-Haven Company
Arguments are now being presented 10
the Connecticut Legislature. Tho summary
printed on our seventh page (supplement)
very clearly states the case as far as 1t has
proceeded.
There will be great ama1ement and discom-
future at the result of the Sprague trial. rms
man was tried on an indictment charging MIN
with embezzling the public funds while he was
Treasurer of the City of Brooklyn He has
been acquitted on that indictment; others are
pending. But the Court decides that he can
not be tried on the remaining indict-
ments. Rodman turned States evidence
in this case. He cannot be tried, as his immu-
nity from prosecution was one OF the cOndi-
tiOnS on WnlCn ne gave eViuenCo aBaiuo'
Sprague. This lame and impOtent conclusion
of the whole matter is a conspicuous failure
to find out who stole $15O.0OO of public money
and to punish tho thief.
On the seventh page of THE TRIBUNE to-day
is printed suggestive paper on the Indian
Ring. This gives various points in the discus
sion now going on. The wellinfOrmed reader
will at once see that it represents the side OF
the lately resigned Indian Commissioners.
The charges made against the management OF
| Indian affairs in the Department of the lnte-
rior are serious. But it is quite apparent that
no investigation of these charges, if made by
the House Committee on Indian Affairs, would
be satisfactory to the Commissioners and those
who are confident that there is something rot
ten in the Indian Office. 1t is notorious
| that there is q vast amount of thievIng IN the
Indian business. A reorganization OF the In
dian Commission will not stop it, unless the
officers of the Interior Department are able to
| set up barrier against the thieves This has
not yet been done.
New-York tribune., 1874-06-11

The London letter, published on our third
page, makes some interesting statements in
regard to the manner in which English jour-
nalism may be affected by the growing dispo-
sition to make use of the telegraph.
New-York tribune., 1874-06-11

tity of gold or silver. The novel species OF
resumption which is promised us in 1878 is
not, therefore. the redemption which is prom
ised ON the face of every greenback.
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Rnslness NnIlCfs.

CASH ASSETS, 1854 306 S4.-TRAvELERS LIFE
AocIDKSr ISsURAScs CoNFASY. Hartford. Conn
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The inability of President MacMahon's Min
istry to carry through the French Assembly
any measure for organizing the Septennat is
foreshadowed by the intelligence that defeat
has already been suffered on the proposition
to restrict the right of suffrage to persons over
20 years of age. The question is vital one,
and il it does not result in the fall OF the
Ministry it will not be for want of an adequate
cause. The total number of votes cast was
large one, and the majority against the Gov
New-York tribune., 1874-06-11

Gen. Butler has won triumph at last. He
has succeeded in inducing the House of Rep
resentatives to decide that it has a right to
mako q different disposition of the Ala
bama indemnity fund from that expected,
If not intended, by the Court which
awarded it, and by the Government which
paid it. The Senate has yet to act on this,
but the Senate has not been regarded as a
good bulwark against Butlerism.
New-York tribune., 1874-06-11

Without thesiRhtest reference to the hot weather.
the reckless politicians are already marching ous
their candidates for the next Mayoralty. William
Butler Duncan. Recorder Hackett, and MI. II. v.
Stobbins are presented ut tho outset. We have not
been able in the din TO heax the uane ei AsSoS
uayemeyer,
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should understand that Y b perfectly well
known at the Treasury and in Congress
that the taxes collected upon tho rroduc-
TONS Of their estAhliAhmenh ars paid lbythS
oonanmers'ia al Instances. The only diE
isrsnce 1t makes, or can make to the man
ufacturer is that thsJ are called upon to ad-
sans more money, In order to place their
projections upon the ma,ket. If he people
who consume tobacco prefer to pay large
proportion of their taxes for the support
Of the Government, through the agency of
that and other luxuries, the manufacturers
have little cause to find fault Increase Of
revenue being the object OF the Govern
ment however great care undoubtedly will
be taken to arrive at IT, mean rate Of taxa
ton which win secure the largest accession
to the Treasury without diminishing pro-
duction. It is clear that such q course Is
quite as vital to the best interests of the
Government a. to those of the manufac-
.lH
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M. CUEHING'S CASE.

The Senste yesterday declined to 60 into
executive session, because at the RePubh.
can caucus held in the morning It WA
agreed that final vote on the salary grab
repeal should be reached before any new
business should be entertained. Under the
mistaken impression that the motion for an
executive session was made q test of Mr..
Cushing strength not few of that gen
tleman's enemies found occasion for great
rejoicing in the result of the vote upon it.
His friends, however, can afford to wait
until the time for action arrives, with . faith
born Of confidence in the justice Of their
cause that delay and consequent investiga-
ton will give them additional strength.
They are ready to day, as they were yester-
day, that the vote upon his confirmation,
recommended. as 1t is, unanimously by the
Judiciary Committee. shall be taken ut any
hour. The calumnies which have been
heaped upon Mr.. Cushing, the falsehoods
which have been uttered regarding his
habits and character, and the wild
tales that have been told about his
past record, have had the effect
which always follows az the result of ex-
travagant disregard of truth in the criticism
of public men. He stands higher in the
estimation of the public to-day than he did
before his name was sent to the Senate;
and if the assaults upon him are continued,
it may be accepted as certain that his popu-
larity will increase. When persons in
terested in the nomination of other parties
assert that he has been, or Is, secessionist,
and fail to prove that he has ever uttered q
disloysl sentiment, it naturally follows that
a general sympathy is enlisted in his behalf.
The truth is that he has been so prosecuted,
and with such apparent malice, that many
who at first were inclined to oppose him
are now firm and devoted supporters Of his
cause. r-. -
Not satisfied with attempts to defame his
character, his opponents have sought to
build up strength against him by the publ
cation Of assertions that majority of the
members of the Senate have pledged them
selves to vote for his rejection This Is an
old trick, 80 threadbare with the lobby that
resort to it at this juncturc yields to the
experienced eye glance which proves the
weakness of those who make use of It 1t
requires but little knowledge of the truth
to satisfy any inquiring mind that these
publications arc based upon the merest pre-
fences. While it is not impossible Under
ordinary circumstances to gain foreknowl-
edge of the vote in the Senate ON ordinary
questions. it is certain that the attempts in
this instance have failed. Ignoring the fact
that the Judiciary Committee was unan-
imous in recommending the confirmation,
1t is stated by certain correspondents that
two of the leading members of that commit
tee are opposed to it. But this is Of piece
with the disgracefnl character Of the 6rpo-
sition. While it furnishes sad comment.
upon the dignity of American journalism,
it fortunately has no effect except to degrade
those who are guilty Of it in the opinion of
honest people v
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The business Office of THE REPUBLICAN, for
the present VIII continue at Tenth and D
streets, at which place AL persons having buk-
ness relations with the paper will call. Due
notice viii be given Of the removal OF the
business department to the new REPuBLlcAN
Building. - -
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THE TEXAS CASE.

lions of his friends by his action in so sum-
MARTY disposing of the questions presented
to him by Governor Davis, regarding the
recent election in Texas Tho Governor
should have known that his request for
troops would be denied. Although the
Supreme Court of the State has decided the
election to be unconstitutional, condition
of peace exists. This condition will con-
tinue SO long as the win Of the people, as
expressed at the polls, is not interfered
with. But Governor Davis, who opposed
the law under which the election was held,
now seeks to repudiate his own act, and, at
the same time, to overthrow the will of
the overwhelming majority Of the people
Of the State. In other words, he proposes
to take advantage of the decision of the
court to continue himself in Office for seve-
raj months longer than the term for which
he WAS elected, If he had discovered the
iIlegality of the election during or before
the campaign the case would have present
ed different aspect, but he accepted the
nomination of his party and was defeated
by his Democratic opponents. His sudden
conversion to q belief that he was aiding in
the execution of an illegal act when he &C.
cepted the nomination and sought the votes
of his fellow citizens, suggests, to say the
least that his present position is not entirely
unse1fsh. The President undoubtedly ap-
Preciated this fact and basing his opinions
upon the equity of the case, has virtually re-
manded it TO the courts. 1t is true that
violence may be apprchcnded; but the
President knows that If II follows it will be
the result of the act Of an interested party.
Should proper authority attempt to enforce
the decision Of the court, and he met with
resistance, the apprchended violence, II II
occurs, will then be the result of legit innate
causes. Right here let us explain that Gov
ernor Davis may assume to be that proper
authority, but his assumption is not based
upon sound reasoning Of which we have
any knowledge. The truth i, that under
the decision referred to an intcrrcgnum
will occur, during which the State viii be
without an executive head. Unfortunate
as thb fact may Be. Il is the result of q
Legislative Alander. 6r which Gov. Davis,
'sSf6S01 1pp1pyinS thscl election law, is, in
part, responsible. WIN that interregnum
arrives the isue wiz ~ Asced pom y in
such . form as to compel . further adjudi-
cation. and the question Of Gov. Davis au-
thority to retain his sent affcr The expiration
Of his term Of ofice win be finally settled.
In this event It may become necessary that
the Administrators shall interfere to guar
anfee republican form Of government in
the State; but that ipterfsrcnce win not be
yielded to the demands or request7of any
other than the legni authority; and It viii
only Be yielded when the disturbed eondi-
tieh Of sdafrs WARRANTS Z Jasas:8iia "a
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p. m. -
BURDINE.-Ont the nth instant. Mrs. NARoARKf
ngsptHA rslict Of The ylsee Wihiam H.rBnsstnca
E1n ss,esyssoS!r ,yesn 4,sc ~ HA "a s III
tween and L streets, southeast.
The frtends and .acquAintspces OF The hmily are
respectfully lnvited 70 ATTEND The fapera from the
festdence o. her daughter, Mrs. Caroline -Ooer,
Eighth street southeast, between and streets,st
p. m. Tuesday. the 18th instant. Funeral ser.
vices rom the Tourth-street n. :. church, At s:o
,DILL1;Tys.y :nddenly. q h,s rs.idsase, On 90
heart, Judge lsRAiL Ollie, Of Ohio.
He was attended by DR.. Hood, and he expired
peacefully and calmly In his bed. Judge Ollie was
!of number Of years one Of the principal clerks in
the Internal Revenue Buyeau, and was loved and
repeated by all who knew Nina. He vas man Of
and member Of the Academy Of Litefsture, Science
and Art. Hts age was about seventy-two. He ~as
from Newark.O ohio, to which place his remains were
removed yesterday. -fE.E
ARNOLD.-On the morning OF the nth Instant,
aged forty-four year., Mrs. MARY A., beloved wife
Of William H. Arnold, and daughter or Thomas and
Matilda Bsyne. - : :. - : b "a
Friends q Tie f.mily are respectfully invited Y
instant, from her parents residence. n street
s9utbeast, whence II Will proceed to q. Peters
church, where . Requiem high Nsss VIII be c.le-
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h8 H - Vs AsS
CORNER NINTH AND d STREETS.
FREE READING ROOMS AND LIBRARY.
ROOMS open from o. m. to 10 D. m.
DAILY PRAYER-MEETINGS ut I3:IS, . aud .
D. IN. Al are invited.
SABBATH SERVICES:
BIBLE STUDY $50 p. m. In Lincoln Hall; for
the masses; 7:30 p. IN. in Metropolitan Theatre.
NEW BOOKS arc constantly being adticd to the
Library, and can be taken away by subscribers.
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~THERE WILL BE A MEETING
~ of the Board Of Trustees Of Public Schools
held at the Franklin School building. TUESDAY
EVENING, January IA 1t 7:30 O'Clock.
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BARNHART,BACoN.- Jaanary q q The ys.i-
JOHN T. BAREHARf. OF Maryland, fad lllsS6 S8Ai
j. BAcON,.of this city. No cards. ~. ~ = ,
COLkINs-HAYDEN.-On Thursdsy = Mag,
mofes Nd, By the Rev. rAfAsf Lee. BENIs EOi-
LIN; :: Z! S xsisis'sssss P g, aas MA
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IN THE HIGHEST STATE OF CULTIVATION.
NO waste land; splendid Nansiou. eighty feet 'front.'
forty feet dsep, periect order. Also, new build-
ns fsfty By one hundred. arranged for club house
OF academy, sixty acres OF level ground suitable for
nee-track. Also, grist and saw-mill, twelvS
seet mead OF water, neverfailing stream; barn and
stable room for hundred head Of csfte four apple
orchards and one pear orchard, all grated and
ehosss Fruit fronting lake; fences all In order and
grounds ornamental; pure water in all parts Of the
mouse; IN every respect gentieman's establish
ment end ~ for health Il b unsurpassed anywhere;
the atmosphere dry and adapted to week lungs.
This property Is In perfect order and clear from
swamp and stony ground. Il b In the centre Of
four prominent lakes, and only four miles from the
celebrated Lake Hahopae, where Thousands Of Deo-
PIE visit every summer. Fine fishing and boating,
and good shooting. - =
Westchestsr county Is improving faster than any
other section Of country. i. T. .zs-..-.-
"A good private residenee in this city will be taken
In part payment. H.. .a.ff e. Lr'.-- -.. ...
KILDOBRN 4 LATTA.
janl3-2t 10 - = 1Tl- :
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PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOR SUBSIST ENCE

OYYIcK Posr AND DKPoFY
C0NMssA1Y OF SUBSISTENCE,
9eeisd proposals. In duplicste. will be at
tnis once uni Il the second Mondays Of Feb.
ruary. March and April, ls74, for the following
No: Flour, Corr Meal. Soap. Beans. Salt HON.
my, Bacon, Breakfast Bacon. smoked Beef.
amount required each month, quality and condi-
jane-St g. BELL, C.. S.,U.SA
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SPECIAL. NOTICES.

R~-HAD0NIC.-AO STATED C0NHU.
- nication Of the Grand Lodee.f. A.. A. u.
Tempe On EVE Fl its ins
IT. ! O'clock. : WM. A. YATES, CT. See.
: ta13-2t CStar1 - - -. K
RT WARRINGTON, D. C., JANUARY
~ 10, l6l.s-ATTENTION, KNIGHTS or ST.
PETER. An adjourned meeting will be held at the
Large school-houee on TUESDAY EVENING. Jan:
to be present. important business demands your
sttendsncc. J. p. BARRETT, Commander.
7. LAAnAN. Secretary. - lals,
HN-THE SIXTH CON.
~ XENTION OF THE NATIONAL WO-
MAN SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATIONS viii be held At
Lincoln Hall, January IS and n commencing at II
Of the movement are cordially invited. Talented
speakers will be present At each session, who will
be duly announced by the local press.
Day sessions free; evening sessions 50 cents.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

TUESDAY MORNING. JANUARY Is 1874.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-13

rI,O THE OFFlCERS AND MEMBERS OF THE ME-
i chanics' and Traders Exchange =
The special committee appointed at special meeting
held on the 10th ot April, 1874 to prepare suitable
lutions OF respect to III VIM. Knapp. deceased late
member o this Exchange, beg leave To submit the fo
lowing preamble and resolutions for your adoption
Whereas we have. with deep regret, learned OF the
death Of Hon VIM r. Knapp ~ nb residence at hayer
straw, n y, late merchant OF this city and member
OF iis Exchange; and whereas during many years of
bus intercourse deceased friend. by his uniform
kindness o heart courteous and integrity
has respect and esteem; and whereas it Is but
right and proper that this Exchange should make pub
lie of its and show proper respect
to the memory oi the deceased: there ore. be it
Traders Exchange deplore with sincere sorrow the
death of Hon Wm r. Knapp, tor many years a member
OF this body and for years OF its trustees and
while we bow humble submission to the inscrutabe
decree Of an all wise Providence, would not with
hold the expression Of the deep ana mOurnu emotions
Of regret thar pervade hearts for the great loss
ourselves, his family and the community has sustained
by his decease.
Resolved, That truly and sincerely condole and
sympathizc with the family Of our deceased frena and
associate in the great loss which they have sustained;
and some consolation in their bereavement,
would urge them To eG their thoughts and memories
dwell his virtues his tenderness hus
band, HIS kindness as father, his iathfulness as
frend his prObity merchant, his usefulness .
Resolved, That a committee OF nva members of this
Exchange be appointed by the President attend the
funeral OF late associate at Haversraw, Monday
next the 18th inst
Resolved, Thata copy Of this preamble and resou-
tions suitably engrossed be cent to the family the
deceased, JOHN c. WANUELL,
GEO. T.. MYERS. tCommittee.