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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-24
A HARD LESSON.

IF Mr.. Beecher is innocent, he must look
back with bitter regret and humiliation upon
his course during these last years of trial.
He has wasted strength, happiness, mental
energy, money, and domestic peace in the
vain effort to "suppress an earthquake" He
has bargained with accusers for their silence,
schemed with over-zealous friends to prevent
any defense which might give notoriety to
the charges, resOrted to innumerable arts and
devices to placate the adversary and buy the
boon of little longer silence. And all this
while he has known that the scandal was not
still. 1t was sort of open secret, whispered
at tea-tables, discussed in quiet corners, even
showing itself now and then in the columns
of the newspapers. There was tacit
understanding at Plymouth Church that
the bideous thing should be ignored ;
but it perpetuaily came around to
harass the preacher; women used it to con-
troll his action on public questions; men used
1t Off he tells the TRUTH to get money from
him /: there were scores of miserable letters,
compacts, covenants, trusts, memoranda. and
we know not what pulling mess of dOcu-
ments, bargains, and condolences, for which
common place worldly people can find no rea-
sonable excuse. Yet it ought to have been
plain from the first that sooner or later all
these efforts to keep back the explosion must
come to naught, and the ruin must be all the
greater from the long attempts at suppression.
If Mr.. Beecher had been well advised in
December, 1870, he would have faced Mr..
Titon's accusation at once. His solemn denial
then would have been almost universally
accepted. and If he had called for an nvesti-
CATION his friends would not have had to
encounter the unfortunate letters and sus-
picious devices for secrecy in which now lies
the strength of the case against him. 1t is true
these letters, plots, and cOncealments can be
reconciled with Mr.. Beecher's innocence but
the public is always averse to seeking possible
interpretations of things which carry scan
dalous meaning on their face. The unsymDa-
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CRTTICISING NOMINATIONS.

correspondent in Philadelphia, who has
read too carelessly our remarks on the noml-
nation of Judge Paxson, is at the trouble OF
advising us that under the new Constitution
of Pennsylvania, which provides that when
two Supreme Judges are to be chosen each
voter shall cast his ballot for one only, the
Republican and Democratic nominees must
both be elected and there is therefore no
opportunity for any party by its vote to
"criticise the action of the nominating con-
vention" We are aware of this cOnstitu-
tional provision, and explained it in our re-
marks upon the convention last week but we
do not see how it interfcres with the voters
right of free criticism. If honest Republicans
are dissatisfied with the candidate chosen for
them by the convention, what is to prevent
their setting up another candidate OF their
own-Judge Butler, or some other good man
What is to prevent their splitting the ticket,
and voting for the Democratic candidate for
Supreme Judge2 What is to prevent their re-
fusing to vote for Judge at all
The question is not whether Judge Paxson
can be defeated-though of course even that
result could be accomplished by sufficiently
formidable bOlt-but whether honest citizens
can De uraSOOHeu ny u CAUCUS luIo NotihS lOi
a candidate whom they believe to be I'M
worthy. We say to such citizens when they
complain that the party managers have fOisted
the creature of Ring into the regular ticket.
Don't vote for him. Never mind whether you
can beat him or not, but don't vote for him.
Put your ballots upon hopeless candidate or
even throw them away, rather than give them
to man whom you distrust The tables Of
maiorities will teach lesson which conven-
tons will take to Leart sooner or later.
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of existence is provided by whisky and the
revolver. Yet even there, amid the uncOuth life
of the frontier, the whispers over camp-fires had
told for years Of q secluded region where white
men had never penetrated, where gold ana
game and pasture were abundant, where
mountains and hostile Indians barred the
way. Wiseacres dcrided these legends The
few stories concerning specimens of gold
which Indians had exhibited as from this
region, were of doubtful authenticity. Expe-
ditions to explore the Black Hills had always
been discouraged by our Government, ana
those that were attempted met deter
mined hostility from the savages, and material
obstacles that utterly baiiled their curiosity.
The facts that have been revealed by the
Black Hills Expedition, which were first gwen
to the world in the correspondence OF IHE
TRIBUNE, and are now fully confirmed by
Gen. Clusters report, transcend these legends
The prose OF reality, even in official utter
ances SURPRISES the stories that were ascribed
to fancy. The details of the discovery read
like q chapter of romance. The explorers,
ski1ting the hitherto impenetrable boundary,
find access by following a intercourse, but
are stopped by the narrowncss of the canon.
Suddenly gap is discovered in the rocky
wall, and the adventures press within the
charmed circle, where thousands OF verdaDt
acres are spread before eyes weary OF tine
dcsolation OF the outside plains. Rich pas
turage pure cold water, "stOne, wood fuel,
"and lumber, sufficient for all time to come"
though involving some repetition as thus emu
m.rated, certainly present an attractive PIC
lure. Here is land cit for cultivating all ce-
reals except perhaps corn, and climate that
guarantees the success of the husbandman.
But far more attractive than even this cata-
! leoue of surface preducts are the indications
of the soil. Iron, plumbagO, and gypsum are
there in abundance. Gold-so the Official re-
port tells us-is found in the very roots of the
grass and thence downward, in profitable
ouantity, even to depth of eight feet. Men
who have had 40 experience IN mining find
gold without expendinS time or labor. We
hear now nothing about Indian treaties, and
the sacredness of the reservation. All through
the border towns the excitement of the news
Is spreading. 1t is "gold and gold and gold
"without end, And visions Of gold IN faturo."
PROMPT measures will be necessary on the part
of Government in reference to the incoming
throng of gold-seekcrs, to prevent or legalize
their incursion and if necessary, 70 protect
them against hostile savages. The fact that
the latest adyices dscredit the rumor OF an
attack upon Clusters force, will serve to fan
the gold fever and we may expect anew such
scenes as were witnessed in the settlement OF
California.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-24
WITH SUPPLEMENT.

The Russian Government has refused to recognize the
Spanish Republic de Urgel has surrendered to the
Carists. The Government at Madrid denies the Porto
Rico story. Three Paris journals have been prose-
cuted for printing BazaiDes letter Of explanation. -
There was destructive typhoon at Nagasak in Japan
Serious roting has been in progress in Lancaster KY
since Wednesday, between the whites and blacks; sew
eral men have been killed aud wounded. 80 The
Black Hills Exploring Expedition was at Bear Butte,
Dakota Territory Aug 15 and was to start on the home
march on the following day. Gen. Custer reports
favoraby of the country he has examined. -= War
mas declared by the Usage Indians the State Of
Kansas Gov. Osborne has sent request for arms to
Washington. The National Schiitzenfest at Balti-
more closed on Saturday. - The racing season
at Saratoga closed Saturdays Madge won the mile
and-an-eglth race Botany Bay the selling race, and
Vesuvius the hurdle race.
The testimony Of the adopted daughter OF Mr. Tilton
corroborated the which Mrs Tlton gave OF her
home life. An indignation meeting was held In
Jersey City in regard to the church scandal - Divs'
ions In the Democratic ranks were predicted -
Gold 1901. no. 1O9s. Thermometer, $40. 100, 65'.
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thetic multitude complains that there are too
many explanations, too many lawyers above
all, too many delays; aud while 1t would
doubtless have returned prompt verdict OF
acouittal had Mr.. Beechers defense been
made when the story first became current III
Brooklyn, it is likely now to send him out OF
court with only the Scotch hnding Oh not
proven.
The Committee of Plymouth Church has
made the same mistake as the pastor upon
the evidence laid before it, so far as the pup
lie has been permitted to know what that evi-
dence is. we do not see how it can help pro-
nouncing Mr.. Beecher innocent; but IL mas
not taken the proper course 10 SATISFY 'hc
world with the thorOughness OF Its search OF
the impartialty of its judgment. The inquiry
has been allowed to drag through whoie
month. During that period, while the ses-
sions have been nomnaly secret tne
Committee has exercised the privilege
of giving out from time to time GER
tain portions of the testimony, ana
as it has resolutcly suppressed other portions
If has exposed itself perhaps innocently
enough-to the suspicion of telling only hall
the truth. That it has been honoraby anxious
and we are quite sure for oar own part that
in proaouncing the judgment next Friday 1t
will express only It's sincere conviction. New
ertheless there is an uneasy feeling tntt thii
invest CATION has not done all thl5 ws pos
sible to get to the bottom of the IN Ter. III |
it certainly has not put an cnl to tlc great
Plymouth Scandal
The boldest way of dealing with these cases
ia always the best way. Mr. Beecher shoaid
not have hesitated an instant when nc kne"
| that stories were current against his moral
character. The Church should not have de-
layed when the duty of an investigation be-
came plain, and it should have pushed the
inquiry with such speed. such courage. and
such icy impartlahty that no douot could pos
sibly remain of its determination To make the
truth public. Then Plymouth Church at least
would have been saved, whatever might have
been the fate of its pastor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-24
THE REGION OF THE BLACK HILLS

When gruff old DR.. Samuel johnson poured
out the wealth of his imagination and the
longest of Latin derivatives into the History
of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia, he little
thought that the Valley of Happiness, hemmed
In by frowning mountains and isolated from
the outer world, which he pictured in Africa,
would one day be found in the Western Henri
sphere If the testimony of tourists were taken as
to what part of the globe was most prosaic and
where they would least expect to be called
upon for an Outburst of sentiment, they would
be likely to recur to their experiences in our
newly settled West where civilization has
been introduced by the ow-catcher of the
locomotive, the Aladdn's palaces that spring
up in night are represented by pine shan
tics aud the PRINCIPAL relief to the mOnotonY
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tic mahogany IN his name. We trust that One OF
earth's greatest poets" whoever he may have BEEN
will be equally unconscious of the limping bosh
fathered upon hm-bosh like this: " Those owning
rich sofas, And golden topped cane, Don't act as tho
looking For Jesus again While dressed in gay
colors Like blossoms in june Some drink from
gold goblet, Some have pewter spoon" OF the lit
eral truth of these statements, there can be no
doubt; but that it is SGT forth in the highest style
of the art poetical we must be permitted to doubt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-24
THE STATE CANVASS.
THE LIBERALS IN THIS CITY OPPOSED 10 COALITION


WITH THE DEMOCRATS.
The invitation extended by the Democratic
State Central Committee in its call for State Conven
ton 70 he held at Syracuse Sept 49, to the Lberai
and others opposed the Administration Republicans,
unite in sending delegates tot Convention mas been
the subject Of much discussion by the Liberals In this
city So far be ascertaned the prominent mem
Of the Liberal organization here are opposed 10
sending delegates response to this invitation They
say that such action would be virtual surrender OF the
Liberal organization, although 1t should be ac-
corded representation on the ticket nominated py
the Convention. The charge would be made by the
Administration Republicans that the Liberals had been
swallowed up by the.Democrats and the Liberal organ
IzatoD wond fall pieces They advise that under all
circumstances the organization shall remain distinct
to the Liberals either one OF
would be preferable to the one proposed Dy the
Democrats. They meet in convention at Albany on
Sept under the call issued by the Liberal Republican
State Central Committee and put forth PLATFORM re-
affirming the principles for which they con-
tended In 1877 and since, adjourn and re-
assemble aft er the other Conventions have
been held and select from the candidates placed in
nomination by both parties those who may be deemed
the best fitted for the positions Again. the power "a
select such ticket might be delegated to the Liberal
State Central Committee, which will be chosen by tls
Convention, and in which all sections OF the state wiz
itself with putting forth its platform declaration OF
principles aud leaving to the Liberal voters the chOco
OF the Republican or DemOcratic tickets III ts waJ
they could in instances secure the defeat or ODec
tonable candidates, both State aud local. some are In
favor of nominating Gov Dix on the ground thae
his record for the past two years has
been such as to commend him to all good
men. rrespectvely ofpary. What will be the action OF
the Liberal Convention no one can presume TO predict
with any certainty 1t is known that there are some
Liberals especially from the interior OF the State, who
are in favor of a coalition with the Democrats This
will be bitterly opposed by others, who say that
II the Liberal Convention captured by those who are
in favor of an alliance with the Democrats they will
this sufficient for treating them as having
aha da med ma
consider themselves sole representatives OF the Lab
organization and proceed to hold separate Con.
vention. Such an extreme measure, however, Is NOS
anticipated 1t Is probable that before the Convention
meets programme will be determined upon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-24

Following in the wake of South Carolina,
Kentucky is the scene of bloody strife grow
ing out of political differences. The origin OF
this outbreak is not very clearly Indicated by
the confused dispatches from Louisville. 1t
would seem, however, that the antagonism of
two candidates for Office in Garrard County
survived the recent election; and that their
relatives then took up the feud, after which
it was espoused by their respective friends to
the extent of street fighting, incendiarlsm, and
even murder. United States troops being
called on to preserve the peace, were fired
upon by mistake and returned the fire with
fatal effect. Gov. Leslie, mindful perhaps OF
the taunts as to his slOwness in the suppress
sion of the Ku-Klux disorders, has promptly
dispatched $50 of the State militia to the seat
of war; and it is reasonable to expect that
with the assistance of county officers and
U. s. troops they will be able to quell the
riot. Kentucky will fall short of duty and
miss fine opportunity of setting good ex-
ample to the other Southern States If the
circumstances of this riot are not fully investi-
gated and the ringleaders punished to the full
extent OF the law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-24

The revival of the Apollo Hall Democracy
under a new name was to have been expected
so soon as there were any offices to contend
for. 1t is not probable, however. that Tam
many Hall will find serious opposition from
this quarter for some years to come. A strong
rival organization among the Democracy to
Tammany Hall will be formed only when the
latter becomes corrupted, as under Tweed's
mismanagement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-24
Amuscments ano ffleetings.

BOOTHS THEArER-Ats: Belle Lamar Jonn "c
Cullou IN and Miss X Rogers Randolph.
BowKRr TugArER--At 8: 1.-THE Whip Hama ana
Goodies"
LYcEuM THEKTER.-"La Tmbale D'Argent Mile
Marie Aimee
NrnIo's THEArER.-At 8: 1.-THE Bride Of Abydos"
UNION SQUARE THEArER-At s: "Jaue Eyre" Miss
Charlotte Taompson
WALLACK's TIEATER.-A s: wig and Gown ana
"Tle Meavers." J. l.. Toole.
CENTRAL PARK GARDES.-Theodore Tnomass Summer
Nigiis Concerts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-24

1t is almost too soon to form decided
opinion as to the effects of the law repeating
the moiety system, but Washington dispatch
states that one good result is seen in the
increased zeal and efficiency of the officers of
the Treasury Department. There is cause to
believe, however, that a movement will be
made for the restoration of the old iniqutOus
system, and the friends of Customs Reform
should keep sharp lookout against cOmbina-
tiOns having that object in view.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-24

If the Plymouth Scandal die out it will be
no fault of Mr.. Tilton's. Besides recovering
damages from Mr.. Beecher for Grim. con-,
he is going to sue the newspapers for libel.
There rnay be money in this thing yet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-24

daily by our citizens. The meetings described
are well conducted, and those In attendance
upon them have abundant facilities Tor inno-
cent and healthful pastimes as well as for the
promotion of piety.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-24

Are we TO have a new political SIM The Repub-
Ican leaders in this State it seems have been con-
sdering the proprety of nominating A. b. Cornell
for Governor and Senator Fenton for Lieutenant
Goyernor-prObably without Mr.. FentOns permits
son-wth the understanding that the former shall
90 to the Senate and the latter shall step into his
shoes. 1t is just what was done in Illinois with
Gov. Oglesby and in Mississippi with Gov. Alcorn,
and what was proposed to be done in other States
without any thought, apparently, that it was not
legitimate maneuver of partisan warfare. 1t may
seem hypercrtical to object to o proceeding which
perhaps deceives very few. but there is certainly
nothing gained to the of frankness and square,
dealing by this method of running a man for an
office which he does not intend to hold and putting
him through campaign of postures and profess
sons which cannot be sincere. There are shifts and
stratagems and Credit Mobiliers enough already in
our politics; things are too seldom what they seem
To be and it is to be hoped that the people will
some day signify their disapprobation of such
schemes in way to cause our statesmen to abandon
at least this attempt to introduce into politics the
devices of Coney Island beach.
The new cross-town railroad which is breaking
in upon the upper end of Union-square, tearing up
the new pavement in Eighteenth-st and generally
disconcertng the quiet citizens of that region is
another illustration of the utter neglect of New
Workers to lock their stables until after the horses
have been stolen. There is great disgust now
among property owners at the rapid movements of
the railroad company. They forget that the bill
was passed without any serious opposition years
ago. The new enterprise is not likely to be very
brilliant one but, on the other hand it is probably
safe most of the crOsstswn railroads said to pay
fairly In no other city in the world do they waste
so much money in public improvements as in New
York. A few months ago very great care was taken
in putting down in certain parts of Eighteenth-st
which had long been in wretched state, new and
apparently good pavement. The tar watts and rollers
of the pavement makers had hardly been moved
away before the street railroad men came down
with their picks and promptly tore up what the
other workmcn had been putting down. The same
thing has happened in half dozen other cases, on
an equally costly scale, within the year.
zone of earths greatest poets, recently arrived in
spirit land has furnished circle in Boston with
long string of uncommony bad verses. 1t is aston
ishing that those who sang sweetly in tho flesh
should sing so stupidity in the spirit-but they do.
We have always been pitifully glad that poor Edgar
Poe could not read tho gssh raped ont on thelmys
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-24

Camp-meetings are not in all respects what
tbey were of old. but the changes are, upon
the whole, rather for the better. Letters on
the second page of THE TRIBUNE OF to-day
give interesting descriptions of the scenes
and exercises at Ocean Grove, Shelter Island,
and Sing Sing. These camp-grounds are with
in easy access Of this city and are thronged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-24
Erslnfss NoIlres.

Best PLAN IN LIFE INsURANCE-The all
ash plan Of the TRAVELLERS NUaAscR COMPANY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-24

Col. Jno. 5. Mosby may or may not be a
coward, as charged by the friends of the man
whom he challenged to fight duel but,
certainly, he is not lacking in disposition to
kill his man. He proposes to fight Capt. Payne
with pistols, each man firing as he advances,
it being understood that this work Is to go
on until one of the would-be homicides is
unable to hold his weapon. There is only one
agreeable issue of this affair, and that is that
both of the politicians involved in it have
by planning a duel rendered themselves in
eligible to Office.