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New-York tribune., 1874-10-10
PKFORM At THE SOUTH.

Again cheerful rumor prevails at Wash
ingtOn of vast reforms impending over the
Federal Offices in the South. and the Civil
Service of half dozen States is trembling at
the prospect of retribution. Special Agents of
the Treasury and POst-Office Departments
have lust returned from tour of inspection
in Texas, where scores of the proteges of
Senator Flanagan are said to have been found
scandalously corrupt or inefficient. Their ap-
pOintments to Office have been obtained In
some cases by the payment of money-the
Senator himself, it is limited, is involved IN
the transactions. AS soon as the Presi-
dent goes back to Washington there
are to be wholesale removals and prose-
cutions in tho courts. The rule of allow
ing Republican Senators to dictate the Fed
eral appointments in their respective States
has resulted, 80 the Administration discovers,
Gin fOisting many unfit men upon the public
"service." There must now be change
The President intends to resume the
patronage which properly belongs to him,
and hereafter "the responsibility of reject
"ing fit men shall be thrown upon the Sen
"ate" Such is the announcement which we
had the pleasure of publishing yesterday.
We have no doubt it comes indirectly from
an official source, or at least represents the
official view of the new patronage policy
the aspect IN which it is to be contemplated
by all faithful followers Of the ruling Ad-
ministratiOn. Looking upon the proposed
change as disinterested observers, we are in
doubt whether to grumble Or applaud. Theo-
retically it is step in the right direction.
Practically, is there certain to be an improve
ment in the Civil Service when tho privilege
of initiating appointments is monOpolized by
the functionary who renOmnated Boss Shep-
herd put Packard and Casey in power at
New-Orleans, and would have given the ermne
of the Chief Justiceship to Kellogg's attorneys,
Williams or Cushing. if the Senate had not
taken "the responsibility of rejecting" unfit
menf
Reform in the South is not to be secured
by the removal of few peculating post
masters and defaulting revenue agents. Grim
inals of that sort are found in every commu-
nifty, and when the Government sends them to
iail it merely performs one of its ordinary
duties that calls for no more remark than the
discharge of O function of routine. The worst
disorders of the reconstructed States are
attributable to the partisan activity OF class
of offce-hOlders of whom Mr.. Williams at
Washington and Mr.. Casey at New-Oreans
are conspicuous types. The duty OF Federal
marshal, collector. postmaster,-nay. even of
Federal judge-according to the base code of
ethics which politicians of this sort profess, is
principally to look after elections, and see
that the State is carried for the right side, If
not by ballots, why then by injunctions, man
damuses, check books. and military orders.
These arc the men of whom the President
ought to relieve the country If he really
desires reform. 1t will not help us much If
the patronage is to be taken away from Sena-
tors who have no right to it only to be
clutched by President who abuses it.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-10
INCIPIKNT P1UPERISM.

The Boards of Supervisors in several cOun =
ties of this State have lately ordered the re-
moval of paupcr children from the poor houses
and provided for their support in orphan asy-
lums The subject will be further considered
at the approaching convention of the various
Boards throughout the State. More than a
thousand children yet remain in the poor
houses and alms-houses of the counties and
cities, exposed to the debasng influences of
association with casual paupers, and them
selves likely to become adult pauDers or
members of the dangerous classes.
Gov. Dix and his predecessor. Gov. HOff-
man, repeatedly recommended inquiry into
the condition of the children in the poor
houses with view to their removal to places
where they could be saTed from contamina-
ton with old and incOrrigible offenders. The
degrading, vicious, and hopeless influences by
which they are surrounded quickly lead them
into ineradicabe habits of listless idleness,
from which the natural transition is to pau
perism or crime. The proverbial sayin gs that
"as the twig is bent the tree is inclined" and
that the mind of childhood is "wax to re-
"ceive aud marble to RETAIN" are already
trite, but are among those truths which are
so familiar that at least in regard to pauper
children. they are yet overlooked.
One of the most effoctual methods OF check
ing pauperism and crime is undoubtedly by
due attention to the unfortunate at that
period of life when the character is inevitably
nodded or modified for good or evil. Removal
from Poor-houses into Orphan Asylums is a
great change for the better, but 1T is yet more
desirable that, while the children must remain
the wards of the State, so far as careful
watchfulness of their condition till they are old
enough to take care of themselves is con-
cerned, they should receive the education to
be derived from domiciliatiOn in honest, in
dustrious, and trustworthy families, where the
daily lessons of experience and example and
the latent and elevating influences of Ameri-
can home-life prepare the recipients to take
their proper parts in the outside world.
There is an obvious economy in this. The
State saves the cost of the childrens mainte-
nance. But this is a trivial consideration in
comparison with the difference between max
ing them honorable and useful members of
the community, and practically thrusting them
into the ranks of its outcasts and enemies.
At this point we arrive at that ultimate line IN
the social and political horizon where truly
enlightened self-interest blends with the
nobest aims of philanthropy towards the
individual and the Commonwealth.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-10

" ward than ever, with the hind wheel of the
" machine raised from the ground" "Then,r
says the witness, "he went over head fore
"most, machine and all" In a word, the great
velocipedestrian was inebriated. and the four
men who beat Mr.. Stanton were the four land
lords of four public houses at which Mr.. Stan
ton touched for supplies upon his voyage. and
at several of which halting places he was fur
nished with lemonade with cognac in it. This
accounts for ali the catastrophes. The sticks
by which .Mr. Stanton was overthrown were
=" sticks" of a metaphorical description.
We suppose that we might end our narrative
with fine serious Moral, but is it necessary
Hopeful young folk, starting upon much
more important race, the stakes somewhat more
than f2OO not seldom have their velocipedes
(fguratively speaking) smashed, and always
the catastrophe is attributed to "four men y
with four sticks" or to somebody and some
thing of the Sort Let the reader who wants
to be champion beware of lemonade
New-York tribune., 1874-10-10

The tendency of wealthy people to bequeath their
money to colleges and societies did not seize Mon
seur Ponti of Milan. He leaned toward science,
and has left his property to the Academies of Sci
ence of London, Paris and Vienna. He very sensi-
bly, provided in his will that the proceeds of the in
vestments to be made by his legatees shall be used
to reward successful competitors in the branche, of
Mechanics Agriculture, Physics. and Chemistry.
travels by sea OF land and literature. The commit
toes in charge are to give preference to those
petitors inventing new and simple scientific appli-
ances travellers who make their experiences Of real
use, and to deserving authors. NJ PontI's relatives
intend to dispute his will and curious question
has arisen as to his English legatee. No imitation
of the French Academy exists in London, and this
fact may possibly anuul that part of the will in
tended to benefit British scientific men.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-10
TIE NEW-JERSEY CAMPAIGN.

The Democratic Congressional Committee CT
the With District meets to-day in Paterson. The leading
papers Of the party including The Paserson Guardian
either recommended nomination or an indorse-
ment Of Mr. VIM w. Phelps. The counsel Of their organs
will donbtisss be followed BY the Democracy, as tho
nomination OF the Hon. John Hill for Senator In Morris
County, destroys all hope there had beeen any pre-
viousy, Of q successful opposition.
The Union County Republican Convention
has renomnated Seth B. Ryder for Sheriff, and Drs J.
K Mcconnell J. @ stearns, aad Ii. G. Person for Coro-
The Morris County Republican Convention
has adopted the following resolutions:
Resolped, That heartily reaifirm the principles
enuncated in the platform Of the Republican State Con-
Resolved. That in the Hon. George A. Halsey we have
character. and patriotic principles entitle him to the
cordial support Of the people 81 tins Sate p,s,. ,,
candidate for Congress- has proven himself worthy Of
the continued confidence and support Of the people oi
this the With, Congressional District
It is reported that temperance ticket will DO nomi
mated in Camden County.
A meeting of the lid Legislative District
Republican Convention will be held in Orange at
o'clock on Thursday afternoon, the 29th inst.
1t is proposed by the Republican Executive
Committee of East Orange to hold grand ratification
% psp s TO
The Republicans of Elizabeth held mass
meeting in Library Hall last night and approved the
Republican nominations. Addresses made by the
Hon. John H the nominee for State Senator In Morris
County, Senator Frelinghuysen. and others. grand
Democratic mass meeting will be held on Monday.
when the Hon. G. B. Adrian OF New Brunswick and the
Hon. Robert Gilchrist, will make addresses
The Holm John s. SprOul has been renom-
mated by the Republicans Of the lid Assembly Dis
rict of Monmouth He is very popular IN his district.
and his election by large majority Is said to be certain
Charles NJ. Daley of Woodbridge has been
nominated by the Republican Convention In the I'D
Assembly District OF Middesex Caunty
Since the Democratic nomination for Con-
gress In the With District has been declined by ex-
Mayor Charles H. ONeil Of Jersey City, large number
NJ I'm Hoboken and In the lid Assembly (of
" HorseshOe'') District OF Hudson County are tai king
fayorably of the nomination OF Assembyman Patrick
Sheenan.
ED. Person of Orange is named for the
Office Of Surrogate.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-10
stance, M. G. Kerr is running for Congress as

stance, M. G. Kerr is running for Congress as
an anti-inhationist.
In estimating the probabilities allowance
must be made, on the one hand, for the un-
questioned dissatisfaction among many OF the
best members of the Republican party, and on
the other for revival of the war feeling, in con-
sequence of the Louisiana uprising and the stories
of outrages upon negroes at the South. The
pressure of the hard times will also have its
effect upon voters, and the temperance crusade
of last Winter will lead in many cases to en-
tire indifference as to old political relations.
The resultant of these conflicting forces will
be studied with profit. The political barome-
ter next Tuesday will show how wide is the
area of disturbance, and may forecast the
weather for 1876
New-York tribune., 1874-10-10
Netu'alork Daily Gribm,re.
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1874.
WITH SUPPLEMENT.

The report Of the English accountants in regard to the
affairs of the Erie Railway read in the London
Stock Exchange says that the dividends on the pre-
ferred stock were fairly earned. 1t Is hoped that
the Argentine insurrecton will end by the withdrawal
Of AyeIapeda. - The Archbishop Of Cologne has
been released. - The International Postal Conven-
tion has been signed.
It has been decided to remove nearly all the officers OF
the Treasury and Post Office Departments In Texas 1t
ia rumored that combinations by the Senate have been
bought and Senator Flanagan is mentioned as
being involved. - 1t is proposed to submit
the question Of who was elected In Louis
ana IN 1872 TO Board OF Arbitrators; |;
the returns are said to be in the hands OF trust
worthy persons In Kentucky. - Convention Of
dlsafected Labor Reformers held in Boston, at
which resolutions were adopted and full State ticket
nominated. 60 The result OF the caucuses In the
Essex district MASSACHUSETTS last night renders Gen.
Buffers denomination certain
The Protestant General Episcopal Convention consid
cred rules ORDER received the English and Canadian
clergy and appointed two committees. E- The Lib
eral Republican County Convention adjourned without
making nominations. So. John Fox resigned az
q member Of the Tammany Hall General Com
,nittee. - The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher chose
Christian Activity" the subject OF his Friday
ing talk James Parton lectured before the Lib
eral Club on sour scandalous Politics." - silver
worker was arrested for robbery. - The Rev. Mr..
Glendennng was placed trial by the Presbytery In
Jersey City. Goid 1lo. Thermometer, 6S0 $50. sso
New-York tribune., 1874-10-10
Amnsements ano Aleetinas.

ACADEMY OF MUue-Ati:so "Faust" strakosch Ital
ian Opera Company. ...-.
BoorH's THEArER-At 1880 and at 8: "Connie soogah"
Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams.
BRYANT's OPERA HoUsR.-At and g. Mnstrels
DAYS FIFTH AVENUE THEATBa-At 1880: "schooi IoI
Scandal" At 8: "The Hanging OF the Crane anu
"The Critic"
LYcEuM THBATER-At l:So and at q; " La Fhie uo
Madame Angot." Mile. Marie Aimee
PARK lHEATER-At and at 8: "Gldea Age 'ohn l.
Raymond.
BAN FRANCISCO MNsTREIs.-At and ats: Birch and
WsmbOl0.
IINros sou IRE TuEATER-Atlt and ats: "The Sphinx"
Mtss Clara Morris and Miss Charlotte Thompson.
wAIlAcKs THRATER-At 2 and ats; Partners for
Life
AMERICAN INSTITUTE FAIR.-Annual Exhibition.
BARNuM's ROMAN HPPoDRoME. - Weston's 600Mue
Walk.
LEAvrTr's ART GALLRRr.-R r.-Readngs-Augustus Wat
New-York tribune., 1874-10-10
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New-York tribune., 1874-10-10

There is a man down in Adams Co., Texas who is
running for the Legislature and his name it is
Pleasant Yell. Honorable Pleasant NJ. Yell, to give
that name in full. Well, if man must be an en-
bodied Yell it is doubtless consolation for him to
know that he is pleasant one.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-10

The Essex District is to have Gen. Butler
again-at least so the caucuses plainly indi-
cate. There were the usual squabbles in the
opposition, and as for the delegates, they do
not seem to have been difficult to persuade
The mess of pOttage that Overcame the SYM
pathies of one lot was a ehowder supper.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-10
meaning or impair their force; and he pro-
poses to abide by them.

Most of the proceedings of the Episcopal
Convention yesterday, were of q formal kind.
but they included some brief and pleasant
addresses from the Bishops Of Ltchfeld,
Kingston. Quebec, and Montreal, expressing
their sympathy with the Convention and JOY
in the meeting. One of the resolutions passed
is of some Importance: secret sessions are to
be held whenever any question of electing or
confirming a bishop is discussed.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-10

A bolting convention from the Labor Reform
party in Massachusetts, has nominated ticket
but its support is not large. The platform
adopted Is remarkable for more common sense
than is usually shown by the leaders in labor
reform movements, and will repay perusal as
a far statement of the needs Of workingmen
in Massachusetts. ~ L. ... 80
New-York tribune., 1874-10-10

The schemes of the local politicians, their
hopes and plots and fears are elsewhere eluci-
dated at length. The work for nominations is
at last becoming lively. Both parties seem
likely to put forward better candidates than
usual. The people have taken to such inde-
pendent ways, and have developed such un-
reasonable curiosity about the antecedents OF
every candidate they are asked to vote for
that there was no other way of getting along
with them
New-York tribune., 1874-10-10

Postmaster General JEWELS reforms in his
Department seem to come one after another
with almost the regularity of daily bulletin
The announcement of to-day lis that he will
tolerate no gO-betweens in transacting bust
ness with persons having claims against the
Government. He will deal only with the
owners of the claims. There is a general
belief that the class of gentlemen who always
dine au the best hotels in Washington, and
are particular about their wines, and whose
means of support are understood to be
capacity for collecting the claims of other
people, have bad way of tampering with
employees, and tempting minor officials. We
don't wonder that Mr.. Jewell objects to this
class of persons They only iniure the
prospects of honest claimants. Nobody will
object to getting the cIaim-agents out of the
way-except themselves.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-10

Several thousand claims for refunding duties
have been filed, in all amounting to more than
S3OOOo.OO0 An impression seems to prevail
that the Act of June g. 1874, under which the
United States statutes were revised and con-
densed, effected some change in the rates of
duties. Hence these claims. The Secretary of
the Treasury dashes all such hopes in dis
patch published this morning The condensa-
tion of tho statutes does not change their
New-York tribune., 1874-10-10

Our special correspondent in Alabama tele-
graphed from Montgomery yesterday in re-
sponse to an inquiry as to the stories of out
RACES told by Congressman Hays, and the de-
NAL of them by the Prosecuting Attorney OF
Marengo County, as follows: Sumter is the
"worst and the only county in the State where
"there was a foundation for Congressman
"Hays's report. His stories .as to Marengo,
"Choctaw, and other counties, unwarranted.
"Shall send full particulars from Sumter at
"Once,n
New-York tribune., 1874-10-10

The sharp contest for the nomination to
Congress of successor to the Hon. Samuel
Hooper from the iIVth District Of Massachu-
sets was brought to close by the with
drawal of Senator Hayes Mr.. Rufus s. Frost
being thereupon nominated almost unani-
mously. Mr.. Hooper, who thus retires from
political life, has had long and. on the
whole. highly creditable term Of service. He
has done some things we should not like to
see repeated but Boston will be fortunate if
she is always served so well. His successor is
not expected to make much display as
speaker or writer; but he is good business
man.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-10

The trial of the Rev. Mr.. Glendenning by
the Presbytery of Jersey City takes more of
legal form than is customary before an &C.
clesiastical body. The Judicial Committee
acted very much like grand jury, putting
their numerous witnesses on oath, and
hearing only the charges against the
accused. Mr.. Glendenning selected two
ministers to conduct his defense. There is
great deal of curiosity to know what reply be
will make to the accumulated evidence against
him, for he claims that he has good defense,
and it is quite certain that hitherto only one
side of this painful story has been told.
New-York tribune., 1874-01-01
OCEAN PERILS.

LOSS OF THE ELBE BOUND FROM LONDON FOR HAM
BURG-TIIIRTY- PERSONS DROWNED.
LONDON. Wednesday. Dec. 81. 1873.
Intelligence of another marine disaster, at
tended by lamenable loss Of life has just reached this
city. The steamship Elbe, bound from London for
Hamburg, lost at and 80 Of the people on board
perished.
A SCHOONER WRECKED AND FOUR LIVES LOST.
NORFOLK, Dec. 3l.-The schooner Charles
Cook OF Boston, from Demerara, laden with gnano,
sprung leak and ran ashore 20 miles south OF Cape
Henry Light yesterday morning -Four Of the were
drowned while attempting to reach the shore IN small
boats Wreckers have gone to the wreck with wreck
Ing tug.
RUMORED loss or THE FRANKLIN.
BOsToN, Dec. 31.-A rumor was current here
last night that the United steamship had
lost at sea with oil On noaru' ano ~ 'S "uo W
the morning newspapers but can be traced to no fonn-
DAFT
New-York tribune., 1874-01-01
GENERAL FOREIGN NE WS.
THE VILE DU HAvRE INQUIRY.

The VILE DU HAVRE INQUIRY.
EVIDENCE IN REGARD TO THE LIGHTS DISPLAYED
THE CHARGE OF CowARDICE RENEWED.
LONDON Wednesday, Dec. 81. 1879.
The inquiry into the cause of the collision between
the Vile du Havre and the Loch Earn was con-
tnued to-day. Evidence was given as to the lights
displayed on the two vessels, and their positions.
Counselor Butt, on behalf of the owners of the
Loeb Earn, cross-examined the witnesses endeavor-
ing to show that something was wrong on board the
Vile du Havre. The latter is still unrepresented by
counsel.
The seamen of the Loch Earn deposed that the two
French boats came alongside tho English ship be-
fore the Vile du Havre sank and that the French
men came Oh board and remained, and did not assist
in the rescue of their comrades One English sailor
declared that be touched Capt. Surmont, whose
clothes were dry.