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New-York tribune., 1875-12-11
MP TDISON's NEW FORCE.

HE EXPERIMENTS AND uYPOrnEsEs OF Dir. BEALD.
To the Edttor Of The TrtbWne.
SIR: In my letter published III The TRIBUNE
ofto-ay one portion Of paragraph was printed out Of
connection, through no fault OF yours The whole para
graph should read as follows:
Ift he assumed that this force Is inductiye clcctrciy
wlch returns 10 the battery by the same conductor on
Ubch n lciycs IT, as the water in fountain returns 10
that would account for many II not all the phenomena,
Electlicty thus travelling back 10 the magnet by tie
rupted would give sparks ON passing between me breaks
n the conductor, and would not seek the carih any more
than anv other conductor until brought into direct ter
muai contact with it, Electricity OF this KIND would not
a the paNanOmeter or charge The eydcn jar mani
fe.t elcctrlytic powe.s and might rot ccnrd-
tons in the gIlyanOscopc frog, although II would be
likely to do So aud it could be drawn Oh by good CON
duct0rs at any part Of the mann conductor II would
give no evidence Of polarity. ana WONld pc tohdUtl
is the human body and might might not produce
phy sOlO ical effects according ~ lie strength would
he limited the distance IL wOuld by he force oI ic
battery and the nature OF the conductor II would
only ftor interrupted currents and 10 is noticeable that
this force only appears when there Is Interruption IL le
current.
Ipay s.y in addition that in advancing this hypothesis
do not overlook the difficulties in the way OF It's accept
ance II may possibly be used as a working hypothesis,
by the aid Of which subsequent experiments can be
guided and interpreted. Conceive that with the opening
Of the current waves of force 10 speak shot ont
frOIn the magnet cOlshfOugh metallic conductor IN
connection IT, aud with the clOsh Of the cur
rent waves return 10 the coli or magnet tud tnat I
process TAKES place tspdy and continuously 30 long
the interrupted current from the battery goes through
The colt and have theory that would perhaps make
clear and consistent the pertinent have described II
this theory De the correct one IL Will be found on further
eSueriment that this force whether II he called polio
force as suggested. nductiye electricity IN
polar state will be limited and demonstrably by the
size of the magnet or eo ana the battery power ana
that with good conductors or great length there VIII
question will be settled by experiments now IN prepaIa
ton Prof. Smith Is endeavOring TO obtain this
gvanic batteries united for tension II nv pothess
: correct. he will not succeed. Prof smith Informs ne
New-York tribune., 1875-12-11
INFLATIONISTS TREATED UNFAIRLY
To the Edttor Of The Tribune.
Sir: | have been a reader of THE TRIBUN


for several years. and like 1t very much in many respects
but must protest against the manner in which the fna-
cia questions OF the day are treated IN S Columns III
common with all other advocates Of hard money ana
speceresumDton advocates II persists in charging the
advocates Of a purely National or, in other words,
"grecnback currency" issued by the Government dl-
recy the people without the Intervention OF National
banks with being "infationsts and repudators" There
are not sufficient grounds for suc charge. unless the
proposition always have sufficient alnOlht OF cur
rcncv 10 answer all demands of trade be imitation ann
rcpudation." The OF such slang as rag money,
rag baby" ragnOncy party, %c, a. applcu 10 tno
marty advocating sound National currency, S beneath
the dignity OF IA paper occupying the position OF lit
TRIBUNE. We lave always had - rag money ana ntrsed
IA rag baby and II l. universal admission thaI pder
currency needed To supplement the specie the ldt6i
being insufficient III amount and too announcement 10
answer all the demands OF trade. These being undis
puted facts why should any object to the people
furnishing themselves through their own GO'elnnoh.
with circulating medium without the intervention ot
banksI think the intelligent masses are beginning 10
open their the fact that this Government has been
run by and in the interests Ot the capitalist and otner
nOpfoducing classes. ana that the lab,rers w LOOK
little more their own interests IN the future. j. W.
CeHfraiiG, H., Dee /, 1870.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-11
THE PRINCETON COLLEGE PLEDGE.
\ PROHIBITION OF SECRET SOCIETIES SUFFICIENT
TEMPTATIONS or A PLEDGE.

4 PROHIBITION OF SECRET StClLIlES SJfElClENl-
TEMPTATIONS or A PLEDGE
To the EditOr OF The TrtbUHe.
SIR: One phase--the most important-of the
present Princeton College trouble has not yet
Oeen presented to the public. The question
as 10 whether secret societies shall be pro-
hibitcd in a given college is OF no public
Importance, and conflicting opinions may easily and hon
esty held regarding and besides the results of one
other settlement of that question do not necessarily
touch the sphere OF morals
Far different however il with the question OF the
ablishnent in Princeton College, of pledge in con-
ncction with prohibition. II to be capable Of
demonstration that such pledge the one in ques
ton Is desirable only when the evil which
it is sought to abolish is more d-astSus
han would the evil Of breaking the pledge The total
abstinence pledge has been blessing TO thousands Of
drnDkaIds and the risk mans breaking il is justly
considered he Of small importance in comparison with
the certainty of the fatal results OF unchecked intempcI
ance and If druukard breaks his pledge tue blame ia
laid TO ms will than his conscience Not with
the establishment Of pledge against college secret soc
cites which wiliuy and c0mpuisorily adds TO Tie pos
sbjics Of wrong doing abundlnt enough in the world
Already without mans aid), while 1t secures nothing
which could not be attained by simple prohibition with
penalties attached 10 dis0bcdieuce.
systems Of severe ana indisclmnate penalties have
proved disastrous failures by increasing the worst crimes
alarrnncly and it j. he feared that, i'll analogous
though not precisely similar way, the changing WRONG
stJGuhiing-boc in mems way, Weakening their con
sciences paving the way tor endless sOphisics and in
rcasng tho pr yacnce Of the very wron- II IS intended
10 abolish. That this is the with The
uledgc in question can be suTnlscd from the
flc that secret societies have constantly A0uriscd IN
Princeton notwithstanding the pledge, and tna too
with q membership largely representing the otherwise
best and most influential HcD IN the college THESE are
cstine be influential IN society and ,tate and. though
many O them able, IL the camness OF natUIer years
and mourn .hcr sin AID fault ia Welding 10 SOlhs
ry ana iuStying manifest wrong, still others continue
20 Justify their conduct and stand In danger OF following
their own precedent in 4 broader iutnt lcld. -,
Finally since thinks OF claiming that the eYil,
aimed al By the princeton pledge II II all commensurate
with tie cy OF bcaSng that pledge, and since the pledge
Itself can anything more tLGn could mere
prohbitiOI il is CCyOutly 10 be wsAed-ndy, hoped
hat al the earliest moment and first OF all that pledge
may be repealed and It's prcccdO abOishcd by tie Board
Of Im,tees Whatever may D. lts subsequent action WIN
cictIcs a. 81 NJ
Aer- York, Dee G, 1875.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-11
THE PROPOSED BANKING LAW AMENDMENTS.
10 the EditOr Of The TritHHs.

SIR Does not the proposed "limit " Of de-
posts with the banks outside the favored National bank
organizations look ike special" legislation in the in
terest Of one class banks, and in IL is enforced
will II prevent scandals I" such cnacments will pre-
vent country banks from opening accounts with the
Manhattan Company the Bank OF America, and other
Institutions eminent for their correct dealings and
stability and its operation in the lesser cities, in many
cases. would compel parties 10 keep accounts With small
National banks of limited business and responsibility
The National banks special partnerships similar to
the English system Of Corporations Limited" and
unless the capitals paid up large, the stockholders
responsible and, than all else, the management in
good hands they have especial claims upon public
ndcnce favor the National bank system far as II is
d medium OF furnishing absolute security 10 the bill
New-York tribune., 1875-12-11
YOUNG VOTERS WATCHING CONGRESS.

TO he EditOr or THO TflbWnc
SIR: The editorial in THE TRIBUNE of Dec.
H. under the heading of Unpleasant RmorS," is an eN-
preston of a hope of many who would like TO act with
the Democrats, and whose subsequent action Will be
determined By the policy of the Democratic majority in
Congress. Moreover the young men OF the coun-
try as class are less bound by political tradi-
lions are less wont to follow in the footprints of
tLcir fathers and thinking for themselves than
their fathers and if the Democracy represented in
hr present House. shall show itself progressive. II Will
gain IA large support from this class sincerely hope
every member OF ConHess may read "UhpleiSant
kuncr-.' l. W. H.
OdGfeid y T., Dee. > 1875.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-11
GENERAL NOTES.

Another unpleasant discovery by medical
mi. class at making them. The terrible crarip, with
which il seems only the best dancers afflicted and
which travels from the toes TO the head until it ends
producing complete insensblllty l. the RESULT Or.
schultz ~ Austria declares, OF that popular step which
uadeInoisre sometimes executes the very tips of her
tiny toes. lie able TO remove OF the results of
this crnp 10y electricity, but his skill fails to relieve the
muscular PAINS. Another blow TO the ballet
1t is a bold step to say anything against
feminine raiment lis materials, but truth Is TRUTH and
chemical truths are especially truthful. An English
chemist has recently analyzed the coorng matter of
erl kinds OF aratan, two pieces being OF alright green
and Two pieces Of pale apple green" In three Of
them arsenic was found in the brigtercolorcd pieces in
considerable amount, but mere trace IN one Of the
lighter pieces. Two young ladies' who were attired IA
iaratan OF this Kind showed signs Of poisoning from
arsenic, and drew the chemists attention to the inquiry
Tie investigator, who may have secret auimo-y
toward loW-lrcked dresses announces that hSc VII be
more researches ana more reports Tor winch the frm
mine world VIII doubtless wait with considerable IN
tcre,t
For cOOlness commend us to certain gentle
men who recently robbed bank in Michigan not by the
slow method Of getting hducary positions therein. but
by entrance through rear window. They gagged and
handcufed only the watchman. but innocent old
gentleman who happened to be passing down the street
at that hour one 0f the party, who had charge OF the
prisoners commerated the unfortunate watchman who
siyerng III q single garment aud went up stairs got
his clothes for him and put them ON him Then tAey
went ei-urey and n0sy To work. throwing their tools
about a. II they work honest job In broad
mrrs and secured $4,000 In currency and more In
nnds Beflc leaving the bank they blew up the stove i'm
the hope o burning the building and released hand
OF the Imprisoned watchmhn. Next, being In want of
horse and buggy they went to livery stable gagged
time they have not been seen in the polite circles OF the
town Oi Aonroo
New-York tribune., 1875-12-11
THE TRIBITNE CIRCLE.
AN ANNUAL REGISTER OF JOURNALIsM.
= Le Tell

AN ANNUAL VI JObb'A'@Ni@i'''
TO the EdttOr Of The Tribune.
SIR: In The TRIBUNE of Nov. 80 - Con-
slant Reader writes: why not put in book form your
happy thoughts, such as Giving Thanks The Value
"A Monuments' 'Ihe Old Folks at Home and many
others of equal wOrthr heartily concur in the sus-
ee.tion Such book would be almost invauable-an
endless Of profit and enjoyment IN very con-
densed form This idea encourages to make known
one that occurred time and which, so lar
as ain aware has never yet been put in practice
have read in book form the political writings OF one OF
two editors who wrote about 30 years Why cond
not IA book be prepared containing editorials Ion a 'o
prominent Journals OF thee country on questions Oh nah
the common schools. public policy, Official conduct ouI
rcut history of The world topics Of INTEREST," Inc
articles might DE arranged III clnhnuelcIl oIu'I VIZ"
indexcsiO subjects periods, opinions, ara hcWsphicIs
any way desired. should the first attempt meet WIN
success it might prove 10 be the ionhudiluh lo un
nual REGISTER of journalism relnuuefanNc 10 te pto
4 cfor and valuable the student lt might u maley
and ssarily int0 an encNclOQtlt Ineie uIt
certainly ample materials. Inc best 0I the soou lhlhss
from pens of the editors o me lana deserve ~ pe u'
ON rccod-tO live longer than 81 hours l. not the pan
proposed reasonable TE TEiIuNE IS most assidu3usy
read and highly appreciated III lni, secu0h , Hs,S
never found anything TO compare with H. It's dlSnhed
and thorough Of al the important questions OF
thc day contrasts cOnspicuOusy with the course oil lOst
be read and discussed In the family circle
auO IN mixed company ". NJ.
Fort Hdgne IHd., Dec. /, 1870
EDITORIALS IN PERMANENT FORM.
To the Edttor Of The Tribune.
SIR: The suggestion made by several of
your readers in regard TO rcprnttng and gathering
together OF your editorial essays, heartily nlorse
They should I've preserved wish had "Pass," "Vo
ncy V. Smith" Elisha Baxter" and many more oi
your keen satres 10 read over again Go ahead ana en-
terain as well as instruct us,
Ael0- York, Dec. 4, 1878. An APPRECIATYE READER.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-11
TWEED OFT AT LAST.

To the Edttor Of The TrtbuRe.
SIR: Such thrOb of general Indignation Is
seldom experienced was caused by the news OF
Twceds escape from the Deputy sheriff on Saturday
Surprised az everybody, it by many long ago
predfied IL only repetition Of the Genet affair." and
II will be extremely difficult for the officials VINO were
responsible FOR Tweeds keeping TO convince the people
that they were not in manner implicated in the
escape this great criminal Why snOuld more lenency
at been SHOWN him than to criminals guilty OF COM
paratiNcly trivial of nscs trust that Gov. Id viii
have this affair thoroughly investigated and punish 10
the fullest extent O his power those who nave been SO
Wiiifuy roIniss in their duties. LOVER Of JUsIICE.
Nctr- York, Dec. o. 1879.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-11
4 scHooLBoY's THEOLOGICAL QUESTIONS.

TO We Edif0r OF Ne IrtbVne.
SIR: wish to ask some divine Catholic or
ProtcstanO where the Bible the revolt Of Satan is
oncdl Why six books OF the Old Testament received
by the Catholic Church rejected by the Protcsauts
What are the books received by the Jews Does the
Mohammedan believe in the inspiration OF the Old and of
the New Testament ethcrl Is mia Bible addendum
10 ouisf do you prove, for instance, that the book
of Esther lis iTcd see the name OF God Is not
mentioned in it, What good does 1t do To have II in
Bbl.l II is an interesting story. viii minister
answer "a schoolboys GurstiOusl FREDDIE j. H..
Netr York, Dec. u, 1879.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-11

PROTECTION OF AMERICAN CITIZENS ABROAD.
10 the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: 1t is about time for Americans to know
il our Home Government intends to protect its citizens
abroad II Mr. Martin who has been arbitrarily arrested
in san Juan del NoTtc Nicaragua, were an Ens>hnan,
the outrage would not have been perpetratcd Similar
instances Of Injustice are of common occurrence. our
people look yaiuy for protection from their Government
and compelled to ask the English some other FOR
ign consul tO interfere. hope THE TRIBt Will see If
the authorities at Washington can he made 10 realize the
importance Of protecting the interests OF Americans
abroad. :. ". GELkf.
Netr YORK.. Dee. |, 1873.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-11
WHY NEW-LONDON HAHBOR NEVER FREEZES.
To the Editor Of The Trt6Uae.
SIR: Dnring the past Winter, notably one Of

the coolest on record, willie other ports were closed, or
greatly obstruced by ice vessels entered and left New
London harbor with as much ease as in the Summer
months Various reasons have been assigned for the
comparative absence OF ice in the Thames. Some have
thought it owing number Of springs in the bottom OF
tle river constantly supplying it with warmer fluid
This opuion WAS expressed in Official report made to
Congress IN 1887, setting forth the advantages Of the
Thames for navy yard. Others have ascrbcd its free
dom from ice be due 10 the proximity Oi the Gut
Stream, as affecting tie temperature of The water ahd
the cllmNe doubt the depth and stfaiEhncs, oi the
river has much with the question: the upper Or
lion which Is more crooked and shallow - often frozen
Al should ,e remembered that the Ice III ls earliest
stages formation. forms az ALL Is twice III every -
hours carried the 10y the tide and dispersed
not 10 return in the waters of Fishers Island aud Long
Island sound y.
Arr- -LOadCH, Dee. 7, 1875.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-11

To the Editor Of The Trfbune.
SIR: True is it, there are more things in
heaven ana earth than dreamt OF IN our philoso-
ply" Comparatively few for instance, in this enlight-
oned age Of ours, know how to pronounce the Eshlona-
bic disease which has rcappearcd among Ills, the bane
alike OF the brute creation and humanity refer TO
''epzooty." usually pronounced though Were ='t
Ny attention having been recently called 10 my mis-
pronunciation of this singular disease, with name 10
match l. with firm reliance on inpregnabc position
referred to " Worcester when there stood the
disputed word clear and distinct. ~ follows: EPl.
zoo-ty murrain pcstirntal disease among cattle
lDIihfrS, v J., Dee. !, lSlJ
New-York tribune., 1875-12-11

that he has this afternoon made this experiment with 81
smee's cells failed. A statical charge may be oD
tanned this which through long wires not
connected with the but there will be continuous
action of thi charge, and 1t will conform to the ordinary
laws Of electricity this theory Of the nature OF thls
force true will have electrO!ytic effect on any
chemical substance although IL may have slight ther
mic or heating effect ana II will probably have, even
generated from larger coils little any, ply sioIog
cGl herapcuticai action Experiments are now gong
on in all these directions and II will be known bow
far these theoretical predictions viii be verified
Meg York, Dec. 9, 1870. o. NJ BEARD
New-York tribune., 1875-12-11
wilson Industrial school and Mission, Dec. :, 1870

11y visits during the past month have brought me in
contact WIth vast amount Of destLutiOn ana want,
caused principally by inability TO fad emplo, meht
have found quite large number OF families without
.oOd fire. or comfortable clothing. family Ol four two
OF whom are small children appeared 10 he III starving
condition. They nave been unable to get any assistance
except the little aid have given them. The iathcr
would be glad thing do and IL trying his best 10
-ot work found another family Of siX suffering from
munger. The father left them three months ago.
md has not been heard from. l felt specially
Interested in this family They desire TO come TO our
church Dnt have not decent clothing The eldest son ana
daughter would De glad ~ situations. They were sitting
without any fne, the little ones shivering with cold
sent fO. fuel and, having started ire they gathered
around ID ana listened while read from Gods word and
commended them in rrdyer. These are only specimen
cases others equally needy have been unable to retNc
Tor want OF funds Qlitc large number of our church
members IN distress not beng able to pay their rent
and fearful OF being turned into the street at this nce
ment season. AM contributions in money or clothing
may bc sent Miss NJ. Collins. No % West Eley,nthst
or 10 the Missionary Committee, No 10 II. Marl's-
Mace corner OF Avenue A. i. l.. UOlT.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-11

IL brings in price Il all profit 10 the Chinaman res
ration OF duty would cude such spurious ta "nn ~
actually injurious health. and bring such ony ~ -
ynlunhle intrnscay thereby giving the consumer
better article aud the experience Of the past e" yeaIs
proves that the price would not be increased, hs ho .
amount of the tax OF has only gone 10 cnrch ,o
retailers aud the Chnamen who have been DlnSng eor
nous profits. HARD 'i"'H''
Nclc- York Dec. 6, 1875.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-11

holder The General Government gives them abundant
consideration in that respects beyond that let tnen sa
upon their own merit AS well pass law prescribing
that cannot consgn more than 900 barrels Of -four to
Now-Y flour merchant Let the business wOiid tahe
care Of itself do not need class Legislation III tils
country National banks. State banks. aud private banks
cannot be made honest by legal endctinents III thef
managers dishonest they Will defeat all your sulhItu-
aTy laws sf
Cincinnati, Dec. q, 1878.
New-York tribune., 1875-12-11
CHARITY.
AN APPEAL FROM A WORTHY SOURCE.

=
To the EdftOr or The TFibUne.
SIR: Noticing that your journal is calling
attention TO the various authorized methods of relieving
the wants Of the poor beg leave TO bring TO your notice
q good work which is being quietly done among the
needy in tie eastern part OF the town. and which Il con
tanty hampered by lack OF funds The ncosod extracts,
from tie last monthly report Of our Bible reader written
with no thought OF its being published, think may
excite an interest which viii be productive OF good
results The disproporton between the number OF visits
made and the amount OF money expended speaks for
scf as TO the need OF assistance. On behalf of the
Board OF Mauagers HENRIETTA w. HUBBARD,
Secretary pro. TEN
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-18
The Sixty-First.

HANOVER PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIvEB-
sARY.
The sixty-hrst anniversary of the Hanover
Presbyterian Sunday School was held, last eve
ming, the spacious church being crowded to its
utmost capacity. The platform was occupied by
the scholars of the infant department. dressed
in W hite. Flowers and evergreens ornamented
the platform, and appropriate notices were hung
in conspicuous places around tie church.
The exercises commenced by singing the dox-
ology, followed by the chant commencing with
'0h Worship the Lord in the Beauty Of Holi-
ness" when Rev. Dr. Otis led in prayer.
Several pieces were sung, and Miss B. Pierce
read a selection, " Will New Years Come To-
Night 7" The annual report YVES read by Mr..
Hanna, the Superintendent. The schools number
1888 scholars, with an average attendance Of 161.
During the year $738.39 had been collected,
which, with balance in the treasury of S123.27,
made total of $861.66 or this sum $670.27
WAS spent in frescoing and carpetng the school
room, and $3.50 has been given to missions,
Fifteen members of the school have been ad-
mitted as members of the church during the
year.
Rev. j. M. P. Otis addressed the school, and
the arch Of charity was built by fifteen boys and
girls. The base of the arch was Christ and the
blocks composing it were respectively
named Love, Peace, Gentleness, Humil-
ity, Patience, Thankfulness, Knowledge,
Charity, Truthfulness, Godliness, Temperance,
Meekness, Hope and Joy. Faith was the Key
stone of the arch. After the arch was finished
memorial wreaths to Judge Hall and Samuel
Floyd were hung upon it.