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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

1t seems to be thought in London that up
TO the present time the trouble has not
reached any house known and believed to be
thoroughly sound, but has operated entirely
within an infected circle; that in fact, all these
houses were quarantined some time ago, and
that their present Failure is only public
declaration of condition that, in the financial
world, was known to exist ut least long
enough since for the knowledge to operate as
protection to houses whose fall would be q
public calamity. Consequently there is at
present just probability that no such house
may go down, but this fortunate event is not
certain. In the India trade, as we'll as in the
iron trade, there are sufficient reasons for
embarrassment-reasons with which the COM
mercial world of England is familiar-and
co consequently houses in those trades sought
discounts in d1sadvantageous circumstances.
Many, therefore, were driven to u class of
bankers which exists in every great financial
centre-fnanciers who keep on their feet less
through their resemblance to the Farnesian
Hercules than through feline capacity to re-
cover their equilibrium in the most difficult
circumstances. These gentlemen discount the
bills of houses whose condition they do
not scrutinize, for reasons at least as good as
those which prevent civil people from examin-
ing the teeth of horses that are given them;
but they discount them with paper which
requires at least as much discounting in turn
as the bills did; and then again they endeavor
TO fortify themselves by putting the bills some
where else, and getting on them $3.50 credit
with which to discount other bills of shaky
houses in the course of the day. All that the
facts, therefore, have yet shown is that if
this is full explanation Of the trouble
there was an enormous quantity of
very poor paper afoat in the great
capital. Either this is the real explanation of
the crisis or it is not; and it is bad both
ways, for if it is not it is put forth to
cover conditions that it is desired to conceal
from the public; and if it is it indicates
London was doing great deal of bad bust
ness, the limits of which the wisest may not
be able to define. How many other lines of
trade are there that were in the same condi-
ton, and who are the real victims OF the
embarrassment that has been covered up by
all this kite-fying?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19
MIR. Green's Little Accounts as q
Park Commissioners.

The popular belief in Comptroller Green's
vigilance aud disinterestedness as q guardian
of the city treasury will be rudely shaken by
the report of the Commissioners of Accounts
on the resolution of the Common Council
ordering an inquiry into the amount of money
received by any Commissioner Of the Central
Park or of the Park Department up to Janu-
airy last. The fact is now officially disclosed
for the first lime that Mr.. Green while acting
as Park Commissioner drew for salary and
expenses IN eleven years nearly one hundred
thousand dollars out of the Park funds. The
management of the Central Park for many
years was conducted after Star Chamber
fashion, none of the financial proceedings of
the department having been given in detail to
the public. Behind this cloak of secrecy
many questionable acts appear to have been
INDUCED ID. The Office of Park Commissioner
has always been an unsalaried one, but by
acts amendatory of the original law the Board
has been authorized from time to time TO pay
such compensation to such Commissioner
as might act as President or Treasurer as the
extra services performed might warrant. As
the total amount allowed to any Commissioner
for his personal expenses in twisting and
experimenting the Park was three hundred
dollars compensation Of one thousand dol
lars to the President or Treasurer would have
seemed ample to compensate for their extra
duties. Yet Mr.. Green has drawn in those
capacities, for many years, nearly ten thou
sand dollars year, great portion of the
amount having been paid him on resolutions
introduced by Thomas @. Fields, of "Ring"
notoriety, as shack salary" tor services
already performed and once paid for In full.
In all these transactions Mr. Green dis
played very little regard for the strict prin-
ciples he now processes. While absent from
the city, in Europe or in Albany, he not only
drew his salary but received his expenses out
of the city treasury. While pocketing an
enormous salary he drew the full amount of
three hundred dollars year for every year
of his service on constructive "expenses" in
Cured by him IN 'visiting and superintend-
ing" the Park. AT the same time he made the
Park funds pay the cost and expenses
of horse and carriage, used wholly by him,
and the wages of his coachman were public
charge Such record as this is certainly
open to grave criticism, especially when at
tached to public officer who deducts half o
days wages from scrub women who happen
to be detained from their duties by sickness,
and who is constantly keeping city laborers
ont Of their pay through some affected 'strict
construction" Of the law.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19
NEW YORK HERALD SATURDAY JUNE 49, l875-rRIPLE SHEET

more lawless wherever it discovered that the
governing powers were too careless to hold 1t
70 account for its misdeeds, and which, he
afnrms, has mainly been held in check IN
Louisiana by the good spirit and conservative
energy OF the mass of the white population.
OF the negro he tells us that he is prosper
Gus and comfortable; that in the cotton re-
gion he customarily cultivates the land on
shares, whereby, at any rate, he is stimulated
to regular industry; that he is o satisfactory
worker-''the best laboring force in the
world, many planters say; that no likes to
send his children to school; that he has not
yet learned to save his earnings, and seldom
owns the land he tills; that he has, on the
whole, admirably withstood the temptations to
idleness which the political turmoil Of the
last ten years offered and, finally, that he
has been SO wretchedly trained in political in
dependence that, according to the general
testimony of republican politicians, he will
not vote without the assistance of "white or
ganizers." This looks q little as though the
politicians down there had for their own pur-
poses kept him yigilantly in leading strings.
But he must learn to go alone. That is one
OF tho Inconvenience of citizenship and man
hood.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19
General Portcr's Duty.

The action of the Board of Aldermen in 70
questing the Commissioner of Public Works
to fill in the salt marshes, known as the Har-
lem fats, with thick layer of pure and
wholesome earth is receiving the indorse-
ment and appreciation of all right thinking
men. This should have been done weeks ago
instead of weeks hence, as must almost necss-
sarily be tn, case now. There must however,
be no further delay in beginning q work
which alone can avert pestilence when the
hot days of summer make themselves felt,
General Porter has been officially called upon
to do O work which the Board of Health
should have completed before now, and no
excuse will enable him to escape the respon-
sibility if an epidemic should result from un-
necessary delay or the neglect or refusal to
comply with the wishes Of the Board OF
Aldermen. 1t is an extraordinary emergency
and is not to be neglected on any account
Whatever. Before another week the whole
infected district should be buried under four
or five feet Of pure and wholesome earth, and
the public now look to the Commissioner Of
Public Works for its speedy accomplishment.
Should an epidemic break out now the Board
of Health would be to blame, but week
hence the responsibility will rest on General
Porter's shoulders. 1t is his duty to avert q
possible calamity, and we ore persuaded he
will perform this duty under a full sense II
his responsibility in the matter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.


Ex-Governor f. NJ. McCook, OF Colorado, is So
journIng at the sturtevant House
state senator Daniel Z. Wood, OF Syracuse, ia
residing at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
Colonel Edward II. Platt. United States Army,
is registered at the Clarendon Hotel
Secretary Robson returned 70 washington
Thursday evening from Rye Beach, n. Il.
Rev. J. \. smith and +. W. Waite, OF Hamilton
Canada, are staying at the 81. Nicholas Hotel.
General Joseph II. Anderson, OF Virginia, has
taken up his residence at the New YORK Hotel.
Colonel Nathaniel G. Macrae, United states
Army, is quartered at the Fith Avenue Hotel.
Colonel william Il. Price, United states Army, Is
among the late arrivals at the sturtevant House.
Congressman George u. Beebe, OF Monticello, N.
y. arrived last evening at the Filth Avenue Hotel
sscretary Beikuap arrived in this city yesterday
morning rom West Point and left Tor Washington
last evening
Adlutant General Franklin Townsend, or Gov
ernor Tilden's stan, mas taken up his quarters az
tue 81. James Hotel.
General Henry W. Benham, OF the Engineer
corps, United states Army is stopping at the
Grand Central Hotel.
Hon. Timothy @. Phelps, republican candidate
for Governor or California went thtner from
these parts Eat an early age"
"And So" said the Judge. '1t appears you live
must live IN the spirit OF the age"
Mr. Andrew Jackson Houston, son OF Genera
sam Houston. left Austin a few days since ioI
TYLER where he goes to take charge OF the United
states Marsnal's once az That point.
Postmaster General Jewell was given an In
formal banauet last night at Chicago by a large
number or Posimasters OF the Northwest who
happened 10 be in the city and government
oncials and prominent citizens there. He Jeff for
ST. Louis last night.
General SMITH will shortly leave ottawa for
Manitoba, from thence ne Will 30 across the Plains
TO Fort Mcleod and then down TO Fort Benton to
visit the American o1icer in command there.
The officers will alter consultation, suggest soma
pian to their respective governments for the bet.
tcr suppression or tine liquor tradic and crime on
the Pains,
Because the headquarters Of the grangers are
70 lie removed TO Louisville, instead OF to Chicago
a correspondent OF the chicago Times says that
Louisville l. "quiet, and 'bucoc.n Therefore
the pastures Of TINS city that should be considered
by dept-ridden and swtndllng Chicago. A man
can rest himself almost anywhere in one OF them
without sitting down On mOrtgagep
At the BunKcr Hnl monument celebration the
crowd pressed upon the platform for the speaker
and distinguished guests aud were In danger OF
breaking 10 down. The chairmans eHtreatles 10
the crowd TO IAN back being unheedcd, he al
pcaiea 70 Mr.. Webster. who arose ana said,
"Gentlemen, you must fan hacx.u ave cannot.n
vas the reply, 20 Is impossible; the crowd be.
hind are pushing rs forward.r Webster said,
"Ganuemen, nothing Is impossible on Bunker
J Hill; Jou must fall DacK.r Tho crowd fell back
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

Several days since we printed descriptive
article on the Colorado beetle, in which was
given an account Of lis origin aud his habits,
and also indicated the only effective remedy
against his ravages. There are farmers. we
believe, who have treated the subject with in
difference, and who have even looked upon the
beetle, because he appeared in print before he
did in the fields as branch OF fancy farm
ing-one of those things contrived to fill up
agricultural and other papers-and that
practical farmer need know nothing about.
But they have changed this opinion upon dis
covering that the only reason the beetle did
not appear to them in their fields was that they
did not give the fields the necessary scrutiny.
As our reports elsewhere from various States
show he is there now, and no spsctaclcs are
needed to note his presence; for here and there
the tops are gone from bill Of potatoes in the
handsomest fields, and in several other hills
the leaves look like species Of work in iilagrce,
and in some points the enemy has made such
progress that the prompt farmers have
plouqhed in the crop and planted grain,
although in many parts Of the State of New
Jersey tho fields we're gone over to pick out
the beetles, which appeared about two weeks
ago. The eggs were extensively deposited,
and now the newly Matched grub, at present
scarcely larger than q faxseed, appears in
such numbers that from three to SIX may be
found on every leaf BY the time these fell
lows have attained their natural growth,
therefore, green potato plants are likely to be
a raIty in many Of the neighboring districts.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

we 40 now OF the duels Of Jackson or the in
trigues Of Clay. The truth, we presume, is
this-and no book teaches it 10 US 50 en-
phatically as the DIARY Of Adams-that the
statesmen Of 'the era Of good feeling were
in no sense heroes Of romance, just as the
statesmen OF our own time are not mere ad-
venturers who seek politics, just as Claude
Duval and Jack Sheppard sought careers on
the highway. Above all is the higher truth
that the nation is much beyond the men
who rule it; that our destiny does not rest
with the leaders of our politics, but with our
selves. America will never owe her greatness
to her Websters or her Calhouns, to her
Johnsons and Grants. These men, even the
best Of them, whose brows are laurel laden
and whose genius is necessary to the saliva
ton of our country" are men after all.
They seek to do their duty with all OF its cir
cumscribing influences. Their direct effect
upon the national welfare is limited. Com
pared with the people, with the mighty
spirit of nationality and patriotism
which animated us yesterday in our
war, which was so beautifully expressed
al Dunker I'LL, Wueu NOrLH unu oOutH fieu
with each other in fraternal emulation, the
mere men are nothing. The greatest of
generation are those only who represent the
spirit of the time. The noblest lesson we can
learn from the pages of Adams, from the en-
tbusiasm of Bunker Hill and the hourly mu-
tations of politics, is that no man, however
gifted or renowned, is greater than the Re-
public, and that when we speak with raptures
of 'the era of good feeling 1t is nothing
more than the tribute which the candid gener-
osity of one generation always pays to the
ealmerit of the generations which precededit.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19
The Practical Utility or Boyton'i
Experiments.


Captain Boyton's successful passage across
the English Channel in his life-saying suit hal
naturally created much sensation on the
other side Of the Atlantic. 1t was certainly a
great feat and was accomplished in the most
unfavorable weather, thanks to the courage
and resolution of the adventurous voyager.
At the same time some persons remembeI
that johnson, the English swimmer, nearly
succeeded in crossing the same waterway with
nothing but his stout limbs to aid him, and
many are disposed to question the practical
utility of Captain Boytons experiment. 1t 10
no doubt questionable whether any life-saving
apparatus will ever be invented that will be
available under all circumstances. Disasters
occasionally happen at sea against which no
precaution can guard and the fatal results OF
which no human power could avert If
vessel should be burned or should founder in
mid-ocean life-saving suit would offer but o
poor chance of preserving life. At the same
time, in great majority of such disasters,
such means of escape would be of priceless
value. In those terrible calamities, the
wrecks of the Atlantic and Schiller, had all
Oh OOuld DCJh oullJlASA WIN ah oPPeAA1saS -
the Boyton plan, there would no doubt have
been comparatively a small loss of life.
In accidents near the shore, in collisioni
where one boat remains afoat to rescue those
in the water and in similar cases where aid
is near at hand or place of safety can be
reached, dress that can be relied upon to
keep it's wearer afoat would be invaluable. In
ventions like those of Captain Boyton are,
therefore, of great value and should be liber-
ally encouraged. The experiments in the
English Channel will be of practical value by
drawing public attention to such means OF
preserving life. Two European steamers have
already left this port supplied with that or
similar apparatus. If thoroughly reliable
dress can be found, easily put on and simple
in its construction, its adoption on all passen-
ger boats, coast as we'll as foreign bound
steamers should be universal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

CORNELL has gone pluclily to work to re-
trieve the unlocked for defeat her oarsmen
suffered last year at Saratoga. Our interest
ing letter from Ithaca details the radical
changes that have been effected in the com
position Of this years crew. Mere bulk has
been thrown aside, and men combining &C
selected, in the hope Of regaining the lost
prestige of the Cornell.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

A PRECEDENT In the diary Of John Quincy
Adams, under the date Of November IS, 1928,
there is a conversation between the ex-Presi-
dent, as Secretary Of State, and a New York
eight years Of service il was common law that
the Vice Presidency as well as the Chief Magis-
tracy should change hands" The opinion Of
Mr.. Adams that this had become common
law will be interesting il debating the ques-
lion OF the third term
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

Daylight, Coronet and Stamford viii take
part. A great deal Of interest is taken in the
events of to-day in sporting circles, and II
the Jockey Club meet with good fortune o.
fine weather to-day, which has been their ioi
this meeting 50 far, very brilliant attend
ance, fine sport aud ample enjoyment may be
expected
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

A DECISION Of much interest has been made
in the courts relative to the ownership Of cot
ton seized or destroyed during the civil war.
The decision will be found at length in an
other column
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

FRoM THE VIEWS Of men prominent in the
financial world, published in another column,
We may Judge that the financial crisis in Eng
land is not likely to exercise any bad effect in
this country. The extent Of the English fail
ures is scarcely sufficient seriously to affect the
local market, as money is plenty and the
firms that have gone to the wall were known
% have been unsound.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

ONE REASON why Green is so unpopular as
the watchdog of the Treasury is that no
watchdog, no matter how valuable, is of any
use after he has the hydrophoba.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

WALL STREET YEsTERpAY.-Prices were IN
settled and lower. Gold was strong at 1174.
The shipments of the week are large. For
eign exchange was firm.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

TWEED is not at liberty. He complains that
be cannot make restitution because he has
been compelled to pay out his money to
Matchmaking lawyers. Would this not be
worthy Of the attention Of the Bar Associa-
lon?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

Mn BEACH has eloquently denounced Judge
Porter for his epithets. But those who believe
in epithets as an efficient quality in oratory
need not complain of Mr.. Beach.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

The PoPE thinks there are Cardinals enough
to minister 10 the wants Of his flock upon
earth, and has reconsidered his resolution to
declare tho five others who have been APP
pointed N petto.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

A NEW REVOLUTION in Mexico, which our
dispatches report, is like a shower Of rain in
summer-about what we should expect
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

TIE PRESIDENT yesterday visited the Gen.
tennial Exhibition buildings at Philadelphia.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

Persons gong out Of to,rn for the summer can
hate the daily and Sunday HERALD mailed "a
them, free Of postage for 81 per month.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

SUPPOSE GRANT should be renominated for
Inc Presidency, is there any point in his let
Tor that would compel him rs man Of homer
n decline this nomnatlonf
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS On and
after January /, 1875, the daily and weekly
editions Of the NEW YoEK HERALD will be
sent free Of postage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

From our reports lis morning the probabilities
are that the uedtter today cl be cooler and
clear.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19
NEW YORK HERALD
BROADWAY AND ANN STREET.

JAMES GORDON BENNETT.
PROPRIETOR.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

IF GRANT is not the republican candidate
for the next nomination TO the Presidency
will some one tell us who is?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

II BErcHEn should be acquitted what win
Tilton do? If he should be convicted-what
then?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

JEROME PARK RACES. The spring meeting
Of the American Jockey Club closes to-day
with five races which promise to be of tho
most interesting character. The first event
will be for three-year-olds which have not
won a race this year, the distance being one
mile Miner Matte A, Caroline and Bay
minister VIII probably be the starters in this
race. The second event win be the feature OF
the day, dash OF three miles, Springbok,
Wildidle and Bigfsllow being set down as
contestants. In the three-quarters Of a
milo rice Willie Burke, Fadladcen,
Countess, Dublin, Bob Woolley, Risk,
yinaigrettc, Inspiration and Free Lance
are announced, and in the ono mile and an
eighth haneicap sweepstakes b. 4. Carver,
Kadi, Dublin, Meco, Risk, Mollio Darling,
Matte A. and Matte W. VIII likely come 70
the post. There will b. grand stceplechase
as fitting conclusion to the meeting, in
which Trouble. Bullet. Diavolo. Deadhead.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-19

The first contest on Irish ground Of our
American rihemen with their opponents,
though it left the palm Of victory with the
Irishmen, has indicated the high opinion
entertained Of the skill and reliability of the
men who went across the ocean to represent
America. Only the trained rifeman can
thoroughly understand the disadvantage at
which our men were placed by the changed
conditions under which they found them
selves. The climate and the position of the
North Ball range, exposed as it is
to the action Of the sea breeze, told
heavily against the Americans, and no higher
tribute could be paid to their skill as
marksmen than the readiness with which evil
IDENTIFY they accustomed themselves to the
changed conditions under which they were
called upon to shoot. Only two Of the Irish
rifemen made higher scores than Messrs.
Fulton, Bodino and Dakin; while Mr.. Cole
man. one OF tho new Crcedmoor men, who
was lowest among the Americans, fell only
two points behind Mr.. Miner, one Of the
most brilliant shots in Ireland. With such
results at their first appearance before
the targets at Dollymount it is not
to DO wondered at that the reputation of
the Americans has not suffered by their
failure to secure the prize in their first
contest. 1t by no means follows that
their chances Of victory in the coming inter-
national match are at an end. Two weeks
must elapso from the date Of their first
shooting before the international match can
come of, aud In that interval our men will
have ample time to become familiar with the
atmospheric conditions of the Dolymount
range. And from the result Of their first
trial Of skill We augur the best results. If
the Irish riiiemen cannot bring six stronger
men into the field than those who have
already met the American team they cannot
count on victory as . foregone conclusion.