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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-05
II RIPPLE SH Z L T .

The prospects OF peace IN Spain are increasing. A
professor in The MadIid University j. TO be transported
for petOniDg against the Ie3ciOualy educational POI
Soy Of King hhopso's government. - The ceremony
OF unvailioS the monument TO the late Emperor Max
imiiau OUS place OIL Saturday. Prussia las COM
planned Of the language OF tie psstOras Of Belgian
bishops.
The Senator al seXcurson TO Mexico has been aban-
doned The steamer which to have taken the party
fron New Orleans carried mporent dispatches from the
L. s. Department Of State to the Mexican Government.
sss. George Drury, member OF tic Louisiana House
OF has been irdc;ed by The Grand Jury
for participation in the forgery Of the General Appro-
priatiOn bill - fire ia BufI,o cCttroyed property
10 the value OF s2eO0O) fireman was Killed by the
falling OF floor. Gov. HaTtrantt OF Pennsylvania
has issued proclamation odc,ing Tie rotog. Miners
to disperse
prote, has been crculated against tie admission Of
tie parochiai schools 10 the common school system.
- 1hO Department OF Charities and Correction has
been cen-urcd for negligence a=rz@ The cigarnlSers
and long horepen threaten 10 strks Sc Irof L. w.
Walker of Brooklyn died from an overaose OF extract
Of hem'cck "a Thermometer. So, $50 4to Colo,
Ii. iia ia Gold value OF tie !egaltcndeT dollar at
The cioac .; 20.
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Suosx TO advertisements.


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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-05
TILE B1LLOT on 1RI1L.

The ballot has passed with reasonable sue
cess the test OF an election in England, but
the inevitable friction of such Il revolutionary
measure has not been wanting. The first to
call attention TO it in flIe House OF Commons
is one of the firmest friends OF the ballot Sir
Charles Dixie. The debate to which his speech
on the 10Th of last month gave rise WAS
marked by singular candor and dircctncss,
and the spirit in which both Liberals and Cen
servatives shared in it was what might have
been expected from intelligent men who are
more DESTROYS of giving the new methods
Of government u fair chance than they
are of gaining q partisan advantage
through their failure. The speech OF Sir
Charles Dixie was in admirable temper aad
was fortified By n solid array of that sort of
facts which appeal 80 strongly to British
public opinion. 1t was Il sincere and practical
review of the working of the Elections act,
rointing ont the faults which a trial of it,
provisions has made known, withou. wasting
any time in discussing principles or theories.
1t il the kind of speech which will go far to
conquer a great many unjust prejudices which
haye always existed in Parliament against the
radical young barOnct lie seems to have
thoroughly mastered his subject before speak
ing, and to have left little work for those who
come after him in stating the impcrfcc,ions
of the law. Its chief fault seems that of too
great complexitY, heightened By vagueness
of statement which gives rise to IN infniiy OF
interpretations. Already the decisions of
Judges are clashng in every direction. One
case is cited in which twelve aldermen present
in different wards took different views OF the
act so that papers accepted III one ward were
rejected in another. The mechanical contriv-
ances used for stamping the ballots do not
work altogether satisfactorily. Gao Is a
"pcrforator" and is exceedingly easy to imi-
tate fraudulently; another is an " embossel' and
requires so much manual force that late in the
day tho impressions grow faint. The contriv-
ance for marking the ballots seems not to
have been generally understood, and the re-
turning officers were as often at fault AS the
electors. The result of il all was, as Sir
Charles Dixie said, that the Information now
possessed by members of Parliament in re-
gard to this subject far exceeded their knowl-
edge of it when tho act was passed. He
therefore urged the appointment of select
committee to inquire into the existing ma
chiaery of elections and to suggest what
amendments are necessary.
The motion was seconded by Mr.. Lewis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-05

Lena Mitchell is a convict In the Ponltentary of
OHIO. and recently received letter from her hus-
band. The only thing remarkable about this is
that, according to the warden tins is the first letter
which any female prisoner has received from her
husband since the warden, who il an old officer has
been in Office On the other baud the male convicts
are constantly receiving letters and visits from
wives outside. lis the dear heart Of woman, as the
poet has neatly expressed it. Reluctantly We have
come to the conclusion tina. husbands are an in-
fcrior lot that they neither 80 aiiectonate nor
so faithful as wives; and that man, as to all the
finer departments Of human nature, is not to be
named on the same day. nor in the same month, nor
yet in tho same year with w0man-lovely woman /!
We suppose it must be because no does all the
voting and soldering. and most of the marketing,
that he is 80 selfish. How will it DO when all thing,
are changedf viii the female citizen. brigadier,
Lawyer. doctor. blacksmith. carpenter, or member of
Congress continue to sing :" know not, | caro- not
If quilts In thy heart; | know that | love thee.
whatever thou art" This is a question interesting
u, least to all men vino expect TO s,t iuto the Ohio
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-05

who spoke in precisely the same spirit. lie
said they were oil seeking the same object,
and that the great defect of the new system
was its diversity and its power of disfran-
chisemcnt. He referred to tho election IN
Tyrone, where, by tho fault of the returning
officers, the electors lost their votes Without
remedy. Col. Mure and others followed lii
similar strain, and then Mr.. w. E. Forster
tho real Liberal leader Of the House, took
I'M the matter. Though the act is his
own to all intents and purposes, he betrayed
no susceptibility in regard to the criticisms to
which it had been subjected, but gave DIS
opinion that too much rigor had been exer-
cised in regard to those clauses OF the Dill
directing the voter to mark his ballot. Lilo
concurred with Sir Charles Dixie in thinking
a committee should be appointed to decide III
relation to the expediency of amending the
machinery of the law. He thought, however.
that in case OF any amendment they shouid
not insist upon absolute uniformity OF proce-
dure.
Tho debate was closed by the Attorney
General, who, without expressing any prefer
ence for or against the principle of secret
voting, said that all would agree that it was
desirable the Balot act should have fair
trial. lie quoted Tao friends OF the act as
admitting its serious defects, and then said,
on the part OF tie Government, that they
would next year be prepared to deal with the
subject, either by way Of legislation or by the
appointment OF committee to inquire
whether legislation was necessary. He there
fore hoped that Sir Charles Dixie would with
draw his motiOn-which was done. The debate
had therefore no immediate result except to
show the disposition of the House in regard
to the question of the ballot There are many
members who believe it injurious and perhaps
destructive; thero arc others who expect
great good from it in tho political educa-
ton Of the masses of voters. But both
sides were alike in treating the matter
with prudent reserve, the Liberals insisting
upon every practicable Improvement
and the Conservatives willing to test the
matter to tho end. The theory of secret
voting has probably never been put to more
serious trial, or to one more completely
adapted to ascertaining its merits and its
defects than that which is now going on in
England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-05
POLITICAL NOTES.

The patriots of judicial mind who arc
crowded uncomfortably upon tho political fence
should be patient They can get down Tomorrow. pro-
vded Connecticut goes one way or the other strongly
enough show them which side 10 descend II Is
shouldn't happen to TO that they Will have 10 occupy
the rOOst I'll next Fall.
The Democratic press will listen keeuly for
news from Connecticut tonight. Since the New hamI-
shire election the OF the Democracy have been
suffering vsiby from depression OF spirits. TaiS ce'
preston has increased perceptibly during the past
week. ard IL Connecticut should declare in favor OF
third term in preference to placing trust again IN the
Democracy, serious results may follow II the victory
should be about equally divided between both parties H
easy 10 that the country would thereby DO tho
gamer since II would put each organization on it, guar
and force II 10 put only tho best men before tho COUNTY,
for public trust
The Democracy Of the South seem to bs
widely divided concerning the best OF conduct
ING the next Presidential campaign. The Memphis APP
peal says any attempt 10 make the contest on plat
form and with ticket that shall combine all OF tho ee'
mens OF opposition to the Administration will fail rs Il
did In 1872 The only chance for in its OPINION
is to nominate o straight Democratic ticket ana put
forth q straight Democratic platform. The Au9"sn
a) Chrontce and Sentinel takes exactly the opposite
ground. AS presented By Congressman Lamar and j"
asserting to that gentlemans views it gives him ts
boost toward tho Presidential nomination "Weie"s
asked to-day TO The foremost statesman OF ihe
oouth IN puOuc M.-.o naulc = lhtu Win tuo Sen'"'
win the tact, with the courage. with tho patrot's"
requisite to lead great political parIy-we Gh0ult u
hesitatingy call the name VI L. Y G. Lamar lie Ia.
mind capable OF graphing with the grayest lo'ies'
questions which arise In this the most critical pc
ilod OF cur history. He Is gifted With an olcQ"ebco
which charms whle IL cOnyinccs: he has tie tact 10
c0nciliate those Who can be over by Cancellation
he Is the possessor Of resolution which DO dneutS'
can shake. OF a courage which dangers eau aPps
his integrity ia without blemi'h. his honor is WHO.
sau. He has all TIE clements which combine 10 lna
leader " parties. Ho u politician IN Inc Oes ""S
OF that chabased word"
The Hon. y. i. Wade's prospects for being
the Republican candidate for Governor OF oao neat
Eau are not good they The Republicans pres
does not seem so mach Impressed VITA his ,nes for inc
position IA tho Democratic organs do The Cieredn'
Lsdfer takes strong ground against him. II says D"
age Is against him. his voice Is 50 weak thai 10
cannot speak at any length In public. THIS would Dc
drawback In OF a JOINT discussion with Gov A'en'
YhVss eelss DO heard Nj over tho state % clear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-05
TIE CONNECIICCT ELECTION.

The pohtical campaign in Connecticut which
closes with the election to-day has been much
more animated, particularly on TIC Republican
side than at its opening it gave any promise
of being. Within the past three weeks Che
canvass has been pushed with great energy,
many political meetings have been held in
various parts of the State, and some of the
most distir guished OF the Administration
leaders, among whom were Speaker Blaine ana
Judge lockwood lIoar, have taken part IN toe
demonstrations. For these and possibly other
purposes not so patent to the public eye, con-
siderable SUMS OF money have been raised by
the Administration managers outside Gs
we'll as within the State. No effort has
been spared to bring about result which
should seem like q popular reaction from
the Democratic successes of last Autumn
and an approval of the Administration
of President Grant. The Republican State
Convention, by its platform and ticket,
committed the party thoroughly and unnjs-
takably to the personal fortunes OF the Presi-
dent The campaign has been conducted upon
the theory of the Administration, that the peo-
Die of the Southern States are still rebelliOus
and disloyal, and that the power of the Cen
in subsection. That was the spirit of the Con-
vention, and has been the spirit OF the cam
vass. The only interruption of the steady
current Of devotion TO the President was i'll
the nnti-third- term expressions OF the RepuD-
lean candidate for Congress in the lVth Dis
trict against Mr. Barnum, and the avOwal by
the candidate for Governor within the past
two OF three days of similar sentiments.
The State is very close and neither party
has been able to make canvass Of the voters
upon which much dependence can be placed.
Tho Democratic canvass Is never anything
more than q loose estimate from the vote of
the previous year. That party claims upon
such cucss-work data to be sure of electing
its State ticket and a majority of the LeSisla-
ture and three members of Congress, leaving
the lid Distrct-Mr. Starkweather doubt.
Tho Republicans with little more careful
canvass. but one in which the Prohibition
vote and the largo number of indeDend-
ent or doubtful voters are clements or
uncertainty, express hopes of defeating an
election of Governor by the people, of
gaining small majority In the Legs
lature, and of electing three OF the four mem
bers Of Congress, which will leave the dclega-
ton the same as i'll the last Congress. The
indications to an impartial observer are the
election of Democratic State officers and Leg
islature and two congressman, Barnum and
Phelps. Starkweather seems quite certain of
reelection in the Hid District, and the LIST
District (Iawley'S) very close AID In doubt.
The Prohibition vote will probably not be as
large as last year, and Gov. Ingersolrs plurality
will consequently be diminished.
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TO- MORROW'S SOLAR ECLIPSE.

On narrow strip across the prOmontory OF
South Eastern Asia and on one or TWO
islands of the Bay of Bengal astronomers nave
assembled to witness total eclipse OF tho
sun. 1t is for many reasons the most I'LL
portant eclipse Of the century, chiefly because
the time Of total darkness is long, ana IL
takes place at favorable season OF the
year, in countries where tho SKY Is
likely to bo cloudless, within the trop-
les. and littlo after MONDAY. lhere
are questions of deep interest to science 10
be solved only by observations at ecilpSes; ;
questions with far-reacliing answers that
are of practical moment aside from the
need of increasing knowledge. The hinS
of Siam is hOspitable, and invites scien-
hhc men of all nations to hi'
domlnions, promising them KIND at
tention and facilities. England has sent OUT
n well-eouipped expedition. The British East
Indian Government sends one. Germany
sends one. Franco sends one. Italy sends
one. America sends none.
Ia previous eclipses American observers have
been not only fortunate, they have taken the
lead in discovery. When they first announced
and insisted that the corona was magnificent
appcndage of the sun and not a mere effect
of our atmosphere like the rays that sur
round a gas-light in fog. Englishmen smiled
with incredulity and Frenchmcn shrugged
their shoulders. Tine and subsequent ccllpses
proved the American view correct. lhere
is no moro beautiful discovery on
record than that made by Prof. Young OF
Dartmouth, at the eclipse of 1870, in Spain,
respecting the reversal of the spectrum lines.
In an article on other pages, giving the de-
tails Of tomorrow eclipse, s0mo particulars or
this discovery are related in Prof. Youngs own
words. What he does not say is, what now is
admitted by the scientific world, that this dis
coyery Of the birthplace Of the Frauenh0fer
lines, put the whole system of spectroscopic
knowledge OF tie sun on an imprcgnabio basis
of fact.
We must refer our readers to the longer
article also, for details OF the many ways
in which observations on the constitution
Of the sun are helping forward
with giant strides almost every depart
ment of natural science. Armed with the
spectroscope and the calculus" said Prof.
Clerk Maxwell in recent lecture before
the Chemical Society of London. "an intel
81 igent student can hardly fail to dis
"coyer some important fact" Photography,
in which American astronomers have hitherto
had exceptional success, is to be made the
special means Of attack in to-mOrrOw's Ob5er-
vations, and there are great hopes from new de-
vices and instruments. We wish the observers
cloudless day and the best of success, and only
regret that our men OF science will be sleep
ing quietly on this side of the world while
their brethren are so busy on the other.