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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-02

Mr.. Boutwell,, considering what might have
been expected of him, is the most unsatis-
factory witness who has yet appeared before
the Committee investigating the Sanborn con-
tracts. In his remarks to the Committee yes
terday, the ex-Secretary gave his views about
the whole matter, but his statements were
of the most general character. Ignorance
and "routne" explained the slenderness of
his budget of information. He never knew
Sanborn except in the most distant manner
and that PERSONS claim on the ex-Secretary's
friendship was evidently felt to be an indig-
nifty which he was prepared to resent. Yes
terday's session added little or nothing to the
general revelation concerning the Sanborn
business, and nobody saw anything nearer
Gen. Butler than his vanishing coat-tails.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-02

ing tho descrton OF the Europe. Gold-i1as. iiss.
49, Thermometer-4So, go. 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-02

SATURDAY, NAY 2, 1874
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-02

Kirkland, the missing witness in the District
of Columbia investigation, has turned up at
last. Stopped in NewYork, while on the way
to the pine woods of Maine, he has been re-
manded to Washington, but with rather I'M
profitable results. Practically, Kirkland said
nothing that was not already known; but he
was forced to admit some points which were
cOrroborated by the testimony of previous
witnesses. The reluctance of this witness and
his evident desire to hide things may be taken
as conclusive proof of the iuiquity of the Ring
and its satellites.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-02

The lecture of DR.. BrOwn-S6quard, delivered
at Washington in accordance with the pecu
liar restrictions Of the Toner course of lee
lures, and reported on our fourth page, con-
tains many interesting and novel suggestions.
To the question Have we two brains ~ he
gives reasons for returning an affirmative an
swer. 1t appears that the two halves of the
brain, while the compliments of each other in
respect to capacity, since each can in case of
need do the work of either, in practical use
have generally quite distinct functions. AS
most of US live, we exercise the left brain I'M
duly; and as that is to greater extent the
seat of intelligence than the right brain, there
seems to be force in his suggestions for equal
izing the work so far as is possible, by edu-
eating the left hand TO share the labors of the
right. There is certainly a show of probable
ity that the work-force of those who acquire
twO-handed dexterity in early life will exceed
that of the average of mankind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-02

If anything were wanted to complete the
mIsfortunes of Erie it would be the plan of
forcing it to lease the Atlantic and Great
Western, which Mr.. McI1enry announces i'll
an interview with TRIBUNE reporter, pub
lished elsewhere. Whether the luckless cor
poration did or did not earn any part of the
dividend it last declared there would be no
doubt, after such a lease, as to the entire
absence of future dividends Mr.. McHenry
hints that if Erie does not want the Atlantic
and Great Western, perhaps Commodore Van
derbilt might. Which last, we should say,
would be a very lucky thing for the Atlantic
and Great Western.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-02

The letter from Berlin which we publish to-
day tends to show the apprehensions which
existed there in regard to the menacing con-
hict over the Army bill. However, the com
promise, which was subsequently made, re-
moved what little ground there was to fear
that Constitutional Government in Germany
would suffer. In resisting the demand for a
pledge to vote the Army budget in perpetuity,
the Liberals indicated their liberty of action.
By voting in favor of the budget for seven
years they cleared themselves OF the charge OF
a want of patriotism, and undoubtedly acted
in accordance with the will of large majority
of the people OF Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-02

Indians and the Indian policy of the Admin
istratIon formed the theme of debate in the
House yesterday. Mr.. Hancock of Texas, who
has not worried the air with much speak
ing, made sensible and original speech
on the subject, and undoubtedly gave the
members many new ideas concerning the
treatment of our wards. His plans may not
be altogether practlcabe but his conclusions
will be generally received with respect. He
thinks that there are only three solutions of
the so-called Indian problem. These are
Amalgamation, Subjugation, or determination.
However this may be, we perceive that the
country is readily accepting the proposition
that in their present condition the Indians
must be fed or fought. As mere matter of
economy, feeding is the more frugal process.
The debate was useful, as it showed that there
il in Congress some steady thinking on this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-02
Ne.u.alotk Dailu Grib1t'ts.

FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-02

REDUCTION OF THE PUBLIC DEBT.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1874-12-17

The Chicago Tribune shows the is
I sueas to a recollection with the salar y
grab members of the Lower House
of Congress. The Forty-Second Con-
gress was the one guilty of the pass
age Of the law, and the House consis-
ted of 243 members and l22 of these,
had before the passage of the bill,
been reelected to serve in the Forty
third Congress. At the elections
this year the people went for the sal
airy grabbers. There was 1876 men,
bers of the House in the Forty sec
ond Congress who pocketed the back
pay. 1t will be remembered that
Congress was then largely Republi-
can, the whole number of Democrats
in the House being less than one
hundred, and that the proportion of
Democrats voting for bill, was much
the greatest, the vote standing for the
bill in the House 50 Republicans, so
Democrats, and against it 81 Repub-
licans and SO Democrats. Only sew
enteen of these salary-grabbers have
been returned, viz: ten Republicans,
six Democrats and one Independent,
Mr.. Banks. Forty.nine members OF
the House returned their back pay to
the United States Treasury.
Full two hundred members of the
42d Congress have been let stay at
home. Of the salary -grabbers S'ho
were beaten at the polls, twelve were
Republicans, two were Democrats
and one Independent. Most of those
who took the back pay declined to be
candidates, or were beaten at the
nominating conventions. OF this
latter class so far as the elections have
been held, there are 26 Republicans
and 10 Democrats. The verdict
given in this matter was not
as to the real question whether or
not members of Congress ought
justly and properly be paid more
for their services, but it was verdict
righteously administered upon them
for paying themselves more than
they agreed to take for services al
ready performed and for doing this
at a time when the country felt ana
demanded acts of economy. 1t VIII
be long time before another Con-
gress can be found bold enough 70
try it on again, We believe thai
even Ben Butler would not again at
tempt to bully such bill through
Congress. Ctaam,cn Courier.
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Save those who have professional
or official relations 10 our schools,
there are few who have even an APP
proximate conception OF the enor'
NOUS sums of money raised and ex-
pended annually for the support of
our common schools. When it is
stated that million TO million and
a half is raised to delray the entire
expenses OF the State which includes
the expenses of the General Assei;l-
blv the salaries of all the State, Off
GERS. those of Supreme, District and
Circuit Courts, District Attorneys,
public printing and binding, the
scores upon scores of thousands ea-
pended in erection, repair and sup
mort Of ali the eleemosyDary institu-
tions of the State, ETC., ETC., the
mind is impressed with the idea that
it isa large sum. But it is stated
that over four and half millions
10 be exact, the sum is S4,5i9,GSS-is
annually paid for the instruction OF
the youth in the public schools, there
will no doubt be many who will
hear and doubt. Such, however, is
she fact. Ie this sum mast be added
s1.lc3 ,9j3, expended in the erection
of new school-houses and the pur-
chase of libraries aud scientific APP
paratus, making an aggregate OF
s5.G83, 6il spent last year in Iowa in
support of the common school.
The per capita of expenditures for
school purposes is over three dollars,
and upwards of ten dollars for every
Youth in the State of school age. OF
the 49I, PA children in the State be-
tween 5 and II years old, 347, 572 are
on the public school rolls; 1882 are
enrolled in the private schools, and
10! $40 do not attend. Many of this
latter class are between 5 and 8
years of age, and are not sent to
ScAOOl OH dccDullJ vi tHeiE leHuti
wears. The average of attendance is
annually increasing in ratio, and now
is over so per cent. greater than it
was decade since, and considerably
exceeds the ratio Of increase Of the
school population.
Though such an exhibit of expen-
dilures may occasion surprise in some
minds, it will be cause for general
congratulation throughout the State
that Iowa has opportunities and oc-
casion for utilizing such large sum
in educating her youth. We may
build railroads and waterways !;
pillow our rivers with countless steam
ers; erect capitols for counties and
State that shall consume countless
millions of money, and stand for GEN.
turtles as architectural monuments
to our skill and liberality, yet all
would stand in utter insigniticance
compared with the immortal monu-
ments which education and Christi
anity raise.-Duduq,te Times.
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-09-03

favors the policy that looks to the ownership
of these lands by actual settlers opposes the
Civil Rights bill and the third term principle /:
and closes by arraigning the Republican
party for its extravaganza and prof1igacy, y
ETC., etc.
PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATS.
The Democratic State Convention of Penn
sylvania nominated w. B. Ross for Supreme
Judge, and adopted platform of principles,
the important features of which are, the de-
handing of restrictions upon national banks,
denOunclng attempts to procure decisions
from the Supreme Court adverse to the new
Constitution, and opposing mixed schools, be-
lieving that co-education of the whites and
blacks would be detrimental to both races
MISSOURI DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
The Democrats Of Missouri, in their con-
vention at Jefferson City, nominated the fol-
lowing ticket: Governor, Charles H. Hardin /;
Lieutenant Governor, Norman j. Colman /:
Secretary of State M. K. McGrath: Auditor,
Thomas Halliday; Treasurer, Joseph w. Mer-
Ger; Acknowledgement, John A. Hockaday :
Register of Lands, George Deigle Superin-
tendent Of Public Instruction, r. d. Shan
non; Supreme Judges, W. Hough, for the
long term, and VIM. Napton, to fill vacancy.
The platform declares that the 500 bonds
ought to be paid in greenbacks, and favors a
repeal of the National Banking law and the
substitution of greenbacks to the extent of
the national bank currency It also declares
that the legal-tender notes of the United
States, in addition to being receivable
In payment of all debts and demands
of every kind due to the United States and to
individuals, should also be made receivable
for duties on Imports" In regard to the rail-
road question, it demands "such legisla-
ton upon the subject, both State and national,
as will effectually the industrial and
producing interests of the country against all
forms of corporate monopoly and taxation"
NEW JERSEY REPUBLICANS.
The State Convention of New JERSEY met
in convention at Trenton on the 9th ult, and
unanimously nominated George A. Halsey for
Governor. The platform approves the past
record of the Republican party eulogizes
President Grant and his administration and
favors a speedy resumption of specie pay
ments
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-09-03
Costa Rican Exploration.

An important exploration in Costa
Rlca, under the superintendent of
Prof. William M. Gabb, has now been
in progress for a year or more. It's
special object is to investigate an en-
tirely undeveloped region of South
eastern Costa Rica, inhabited only by
savages, yet known to contain rich
mineral teasures, which were worked by
the Spaniards in the early days of the
conquest. The expense of the explor-
ati.n is borne conformity by the Costa
Rican Government and by the contract
ors for the Costa RIGA railroad. AL
though the party has included only four
besides Prof. Gabb, it has already ac-
cumulated great deal of important
information in reference to the economi-
cal, scientific, and political history of
the region explored. Prof. Gabb has
found the natives less savage than was
anticipated, and has so won their conf
dence as to prevail upon the chief to
accompany him in visit to San Jose.
Enough has already been determined
in regard to the geological structure of
the country to sustain the belief in the
wealth of it's mineral deposits. The
greatest interest, however, attaches to
the discovery of two previously un-
known volcanoes in the main cordillera,
just northwest of Pico Blanco. Their
height is not less than 1000 feet. The
collections in natural history are of un-
usual magnitude, and are especially
rich in mammals, birds, reptiles, and
insects. Of fish but few species have
been obtained. The ethnology and
philology of the country are also re-
ceiving particular attention from the
party Materials illustrating the man
ners and customs of the people are gath
cree in large quantities. Prehistoric
graves are frequently met with, and, in
addition to these, Prof. Gabb has
found traces of an ancient buried city
of which no mention is made in history.
The collections of the party are sent to
the National Museum at Washington,
where they form a conspicuous feature
in the Central American series.