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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01

The impudrnt camor for Government aid to
build COL SCOTS road out into the Southern wilder
ness and the effort to represent that such aid would
be a real and needed help to the impoverished
South have obscured u measure which tho South
does need for which the Legislatures Of several
Western States have declared, and which the whole
West and Southwest have a common interest in
pushing forward at this session. We can get on
without building a railroad toward tho Gulf OF
California to save Col Scott from bankruptcy. But
we cannot so easily get on without having tho
mouth of the Mississippi River open, to float the
crops of the Northwest and revive the commerce
of the whole Mississippi Valley. There odGht to DO
no hesitation in the adoption Of some economical
and practical measure to this cnd ut this session.
The Board Of Engineers has reported in favor of
Capt Eads's plan aud inasmuch as the Captain asks
no money whatever from the Government until BIO
has actually done the work. and even then asks
scarcely more than half what the Engineer Corps
has estimated for its cost, we SEQ reason why ho
should not be allowed to try il. The Captain is ono
of the most distinguished and successful engineers
of the country The great St. Louis bridge is
monument of his skill, aud since he has devised the
plan, for which he has finally conquered the APP
yrOyal of the engineers lie certainly other things
being equal should nave the6Eetnti0n 81 It, rather
than an engineer who has opposed il from the ont
set and still pTOclans his disbelief ia 1t. We bog
Congress to examine the scheme with the utmost
care and If there is the remotest suspicion Of job
10 any way about it, TO kick it under the table
without mercy. But if 1t Is it appears to be, an
honest, practical plan, by scientific man Of emf
hence. for opening the mouths of the Mississippi and
keeping them open at low cost, through the natural
forces of the river ITSELF aud if he proposes to do
this before asking any pay for it. and then to ask
less than the engineers have estimated. the case
seems clear There can be no doubt of tho
need Of immediate action. and people who want to
help the South need look no further than the
mouths of the Mississippi for 4 common seuse place
for extending the relief.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01
Amusrments ano Alee.inos.

ACADEMY CT Music" Martha" Kellogg.
sBARNUM's ROMAN ASTRONOMICAL 29o and ats
BRYANT's 0PBRA HoUsB.-Minstrels-
DAYS. FIFTH AVENUE THBATER--"women OF the Day"
LYcEuM THEATER.-"'rwixt Axe and Crown"
OLYMPIC THEArER.-variety Performance
SAN Francisco MINsTREIs-Birch and Wambold
UNION SQUARE THEATER.-"T The Two Orphans"
wALLAcK's THEATRR.-" The shaughraun." Dion Bouci-
caut.
COOPER INsrITUTE.-spirtnastic Performance
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF Decentralization OF Water
Color Society.
No 81 UNION sQU ARE.-Conoert Hutchinson Family
ROBINSON HALL" Begone Dull Care" Mr.. Maceape
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01
THE DRAMA.
UNION SQUARE TuEATER.


The Union Square Theater is a fortunate
house Last season it prospered aOundany. Win tue
drama OF Led Astray" Tli season &c Is equally prog
porous, with the drama Of fac Two O1phaus." Upon
the success Of the former not possible to
look with eutro satisfaction. Led Astrdy" celebrated,
instead OF satirzng, the senmentllism OF romantic
sexuaty; and In that respect 1t must have exerted
pernlcous influence Upon The success OF tue present
piece however 1t Is possible to Look with entire APP
prova-1or IL is replete With romantic, pathetic, and
picturesque incident It with Skill the element Of
suspense and IL places types OF various character in
strongly dramatic contrast The stage setting is exeep
tlonay handsome and the acting ev5ny ei;leat and
meritOrious The Two Orphans" enters on lts eighth
week. and Will tonight be presented for the 43l time.
IL has steadily drawn full houses ald ves with Tue
usbraun in popularity and SOLID prosperity.
FIFTH AVENUE THEA
women Of the Day" draws well at the
Fifth Avenue Theater. II IS frothy and sometimes
funny and 1t pleascs the fancy OF the Juvenile fashion.
able world. This kind of play IS written BY dis
tnguisled local and cotcmpOrduoous authors who
know when a dress-coat ought to be worn. and pride
themselves having one wear We say this, not
dIsparagemen Of its merits. but in description OF 10
character. Women or the Day" VIII be succeeded, in
the fulluess OF time. by Mr. Andrew Hadays PLAY OF
Hearts Delight biased On Dlckens's novel Of Dom
hey and Son" Miss Alice DuuninS Mrs. W H. LngarGl
has been added u the Fifth Avenue dramatic company.
Mr.. T0OLE.
The eminent English comedian has been
acting at the Boston Globe Theaer aud MS acting has
elected put tepid admiration from the newspapers OF
that city There Is, as remarked by Old Mackin, "a
geography Ia humOr az well in morals" and Mr. TOole
brought the Strand along with him to America.
In the West however he found audiences that could
past his local colorDg and appreciate his remarkable
excellence IA natural delinealOr OF mddle-cass En
gsh life and character and We doubt not he will iDd
in New York he did before. In referring 10 Mr.
ToOles Paul Fry The Boston Advertiser touches what
Is its paramount and unique merit, saying that tue
ease moderation of the performance especially
commendabe, and the air OF naturaluess and possibility
which Mr. Tooe imparts TO the character welcome
as is rare" Mr. Tooe acted caleb Piunmer, for his
benefit, at the Boston Globe Theatre, the 29h ult
LYCEUM THEATER.
1t is announced that Mrs. ROusby will re-
appear tonight. Tho Lyceum has been closed since
"Wednesday. on account OF MIS- ROusby's llGess. I've
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01
JUSTICE 10 TIE AMY

There is nothing more unjust and illecical
than to attack the army for obeying the Pgcsi-
dents illegal orders and to jump, as many do,
from the fact that bayonets have been wrong
fully used in New-Orleans to the conclusion
that the army ought to suffer for it. AS a
general thing the army always does its duty ;
Obeys orders from competent authority; tries
to understand, as far as possible, the compli-
Gated network of statutes and regulations
under which it is compelled TO act in the
South, and throws upon its official superiors
the responsibility of whatever may result from
strict obedience to them. We cannot sympa-
tlize with any of the attacks which have been
made upon army officers in New-Orleans.
Gen. Emory and Gen. de Trobrand have done
many things which have seemed to us of dis
astrous importance in their effect upon the
spirit of the people in Louisiana and else
where, because an indifference to law and
an apathy in view of military interference
with civil processes are thereby engendered
The acts of to-day may be only the seed Of
similar acts hereafter. But it is hardly fair to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01
TRIPLE SH + L L .

The Emperor OF Russia has recognized Alfonso as
King OF Spain. Tue Army Of the North is engaged in
active operations against tho Carliss. - The town
OF Jbara Cuba has been captured and partially de-
strOyed by the insurgents. go An insane asylum at
MOntmOroncy. in Canada, burned, TOree patients
lost their lives
The House consumed Saturday in reading the Journal
but an adjournment was ii before the reading
6aished The bill 10 provide for paying the interest on
fhe sC5 District bonds vainly urged upon the
House. but not considered. 80 III the Pacific Mall In
vestigaton Mr. James d. Smith, director fatty con-
tradlcted Mr. Twins testimony as to their interview
Mr. Irwin recalled additional name on his ist
OF recipients Of subsidy money. Mr. Ordway Sergeant
alarms, produced ms books, but furnished no new
light. 60 The Senate Republican caucus decided 10
uphold the Kellogg Government
Major Geo L Head testified before the Louisiana In
vestigatng Committee SATURDAY 10 reference his
dealings with Marshal seelye Judge H. c. Myers told
Ofnumid alton ana O.raclsm IN NatchitOchcs and was
roroborated by his wife and Mr.. Isnach Gov. Kellogg
was recalled and Namncd In reference to assess
ments and taxation IN the state 60 Frutiess ballot
lngs for United States Senator continue In Wisconsin,
Minnesota. Yves Virginia, and Foc.da. 60 strike
Of the operatives in The Fan River Cotton Mills is threat
sned unless the 10 per cent taken from their wages is
restored. The Hon. Samuel Hand will be nomi-
mated az Justice Of the supreme Court by Gov. Tlden
- The discovery OF planet is announced. -
Details OF OBJ cryaons on the TIaust several Of the
South sea Islands have been brought by steamer TO
san Francisco
The vinciac up Of the affairs Of the NewYorh Loan
and lad unity Company was announced g. The IN
junction again the payment Of the LIke Shore Rail
way dividend was dissolved Saturday. Reduc-
lions IN the Custom-Aouse have been begun. and
are expected IacOming vessels report disasters
ana ver severe weather on the ocean. g. The with
drawol Of Tie American Fire Insurance Company from
tho NJ re II WA
g.. r.. office ~ the Surrogate Of Richmond County,
staten I-lant robbed OF $1,000 by burglars.
Thermometer 20 .3,o 70. Gold 1I2I, 119s. ll3.
Gold yalde oft.c legal tender dollar at the close sol.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01
MUSIC-DRAMA-FINE ARTS.
Music.
Nj SlC.
THE SYMPHONY CONCERTS.

The fourth of the Thomas Symphony Con-
certs viii be given at S;euway Hall next saturday. the
public rehearsal taking place at o'clock rhur5liy a.
ternoOn. There two symphonies on me programme,
Beethoven's No. 4, AMI new one entitled D." i..jJE
by Hofmaun, the composer OF the HIHglrlln Suite.
which popular last Summer. Nine. Madeliue
Schiller will play the Ran concerto fyr the piano.
concerto OF Bach's for viJlns, aud the new Hun
garian Dances by Brahms, viii also be performed II
will thus be that everything on the programme Is
fresh except the Beethoven SYMPHONY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01
STCH ECONOMY!
respect.

II our memory serves us truly the Admin
istration of James Buchanan did not obtain
the praise of being financial success. we
do not know that it made any great preten-
siOns to economy, rctrcnchment and reform,
but if it did its claims were not admitted.
Like the second term of Gen. Grant Mr..
Buchanan's Administration began with a
financial crash, and in the course of few
months found itself with a crippled revenue,
In the matter of retrenchment. however, the
records show that the Democratic Congress
and Executive of 1853 anu 80 compare most
favorably with those of to-day. Take, for an
example, the outlays for public buildings. As
soon as the effects of the commercial crisis of
1857 began to be felt, Congress cut down its
appropriations for buildings to the lowest
point, and all work on structures not yet
commenced was indefinitely postponed by the
Executive branch of the Government. The
following table, showing the amount disbursed
on public buildings for the ten years ended
June 30 1860, will show tho course of these
eXDcudifurcS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01
Business \ oIlles.

Oldest, Largest, and Best Accident Insur-
anrs Co-.als, Ancrct-THE TRAvELE,s Of ia tori
GAS LIGHT for everybody at 70 cents per 1000
cubc feet G eh Co. Ofoe and SesrOom ll3 Liberty
Nesfoia. Sead Tor circular Aad price l Of Machines
SORE LUNGS, CONSUMPTION, COUGHs, COLDS
This cold S,er the LUSGs sOreJ Have PoSDs BTrRAcT
hand sways Il relieves the pain aud the disease.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01

Our dispatches from San Francisco give
several particulars Of importance respecting
the observations of the transit Of Venus made
by parties stationed on islands i'll the southern
seas. The American Observers in Tasmania,
though not entirely successful, obtained some
good results; in New-Zealand they were more
fortunate than those of other nations. The
Germans on the Auckland Islands had first
rate success. The observations taken in Aus
tralia, though excellent in themselves, have
not so high a value as the others for purposes
of computation. From what Is now known, it
may be stated that the principal dependence
of American calculations will be upon the
observations Of DR.. Peters in New-Zcaland, so
far as the southern stations are concerned,
unless the news from Chatham Island and
from Kerguelen, not yet received, should
prove unexpectedly favorable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01
TEENS or THE TRIBUNE.

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Persons unable 10 obtain TUE tribune in any Of
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01

The general belief-well or ill-founded-that
the Indian service is thoroughly permeated
with corruption cannot be ignored by Con-
gress much longer Sooner or later an inves-
tigatiOn must come; if it is not ordered by
this Congress it will be by the next. A letter
from Washington printed to-day gives new
prominence to the suspicious circumstances
attending the payment of claims for the
transportation of Indian goods and supplies
from Cheyenne to the Red Cloud Agency.
Attention is also called to what seems to be
a swinde effected under cover of an appro-
priation for the purchase of farming imple-
ments for the Osages.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01

The extensive changes in the rates OF duty
are then detailed. and the Supreme Court de-
cisons and those of the Secretary OF the
Treasury affecting questions involved are per-
tinently cited. Mr.. Woods letter will COM
mand attention from the many classes OF our
business community which are affected by the
changes made in the revised statutes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01

Owing to the constantly increasing circula-
ton OF TIE TRIBUNE we find it more difficult
than usual, and indeed generally impossible,
to furnish back numbers. Readers who do
not want to lose any of the proceedings of
the Boecher Trial, can have the Daily sent by
mail postage paid) for 81 a month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01

To-day the headquarters of the Western
Union Telegraph Company are removed to its
lofty and imposing structure at Dey-st. and
Broadway. A description of the arrangements
for the transaction of the immense business
of the company at the new center of tele-
graphic activity in this country Will be found
in another column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01

One OF our London letters gives an account
of the different influences brought to bear in
favor of Lord Harrington and Mr. Forster as
Mr. Cladstone's successor in the Liberal leader
ship. Between these conflicting claims there
is no reason for much hesitation in making
a choice. The experience of the last four
or five years shows that tie interests
of the party can better be promoted by pro-
gressiye movements than by an indOlent as
sertion of liberal principles. If the question
of the leadership were to be decided by this
standard, Mr. Forster's selection would be GER
tain. Unfortunately it is probable that his
competitor will be the winner on account OF
the Wing influence which should not control
the party in these days where there is such
a strong radical sentiment to be cOncilatcd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01

Reports from incoming vessels tell OF hard
buffetings with heavy seas and adverse winds.
Transatlantic steamers bring statements OIL
wrecks seen and of minor accidents to vessels
as well as of narrow escapes from great ice
fields. Winter is evidently showing his most
unamiable aspect to those "who go down TO
90 the sea i'm shipsn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01

Among the recent discoveries of science
there are few SO much at variance with our
previous notions as the declaration that plants
can seize animals, Kill them, and digest them
directly, as food. Tho FIRST announcements of
this fact were received with great IN
credulity. But the evidence has been
rapidly accumulatng in the hands of
observers IN England and this country, and
it has provided the topics for several OF the
most interesting papers read at the meetings
of both the British and the American AssO-
Citations for the Advancement of Science. Mrs
Mary Treat, already widely known for her sue
cessiu researches i'll natural history, contributes
a new chapter on this entertaining subject, in a
letter on our eighth page, describing the sam
culinary performances of a plant that has
hitherto had peaceful reputation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01

Stockholders in the Lake Shore Railroad
have reason to rejoice in what seems to be
the perfectly fair and just ruling of Judge
Tappan on Saturday, dssolving the injunc-
ton against the last dividend. There have
doubtless been good many things in the
past management of the Lake Shore road that
would not bear a critical inspection; but since
it came again under the direct supervision OF
Mr.. Amasa Stone, jr., there can be no doubt
that it has been managed with consummate
skill and great economy, IN the interest of its
stockholders and not of any spectators OF
speculation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01

1t is pity that, because Mr.. Rufus Hatch
Is a luckless blunderhead, Mr.. Clark Bell
should find it necessary TO follow in his wake.
Mr. Bells questions to Col Irwin, in the Pa
cifo Mail inquiry, on Saturday, had little
pertinence, but they did suffice, in one or two
instances, to show how little he has gained
for his clients by going wholesale into their
business of peddling irrelevant SANDER as q
means of rescuing the Pacific Mail Company
from the consequences of its own corruption
An interesting letter from the Hon. Fer
pando Wood to the Chamber OF Commerce on
the Tariff Laws will be found on OR third
page to-day. Mr.. Wood gives a comprehen-
sive history of the legislation in regard to the
revision, showing pretty conclusively what the
Congressional Committee in charge of the work
and Congress itself intended it should be.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01
expenditures :

The expenditures for public buildings, in
GLIDING vaults, safes, locks, plans, furniture,
heating apparatus, repairs, and architects Office
for the last two fiscal years, have been rs fol-
lows:
Year ended amount
June 30, 1873. ,433,5G3 IS
June 30. 1S74................ 6,5l7,il5 w
The above aggregates have been computed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01

Although the Democrats gained the delay OF
another day by the filibustering in the House
on Saturday, our dispatches indicate that
scheme to checkmate them has at last been
devised. One of the few commendable fea-
lures of this contest is the conscientious firm
ness with which Speaker Blaine has resisted
all attempts to induce him to rule in viola
ton of the rather exasperating rights OF the
minority. If the rules are amended to-mor;,
row, as proposed, the Civil Rights bill will
obtain hearing, but it is doubtful whether 1t
will be any nearer becoming law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-01

An unsuccessful effort has been made to
Dust the present Superintendent of the Gen.
trail Park, on the ground that under the char
ter he cannot hold both his Office and his
contract for the control of the places of re-
freshment in the Park. 1t is stated that the
gross receipts from that contract in two years
amounted to $254.OOO, of which the city re-
ceived 1924. Even if it involved some re-
duction of these figures might it not be pos
sibe to lower the prices in few of these re-
fresbment places for the benefit of the poorer
classes among the frequenters Of the city play
ground
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-07-15


The infiationists are right in holding that
an increase in the currency creates business
activity. But tho condition precedent to
this creation of activity must be the uni
yersal belief that the currency is about to
depreciate in value. When Ongress passed
the bill providing for resumption in 1879
the actual increase of the volume of cur.
rency was one of the incidental features of
the bill. Nevertheless this increase did not
stimulate business, for the reason that it
afforded no ground for supposing that the
currency would be thereby deprecated.
The prospect that in 1879 paper would be
of the same value as gold, or. in other
words, that it would increase in value if
teen or seventeen per cent, made men
anxious t. hold it as an investment.
This tendency TO horde currency is, of
course, inconsistent with business activity,
and hence the resumption bill may be fairly
said to have acted as q check on business
enterprise. Should, however, the imitation
lists repeal the resumption act and increase
the currency, the prospect of its continued
depreciation would lead men to get rid of
their paper money as soon as possible BY
converting it into real estate or other prop
erty OF permanent value. The receiver of
the money thus paid out would be anxious
in his turn 70 exchange bis paper money for
something. OF more value, and so an arti-
fetal stimulus would be given to business,
which the infiationlsts would regard as q
real evidence of prosperity To put it
briefly, paper money stimulates business in
proportion IS it 10 thought to be irredeen-
able, but the actual result of such marked
activity is that the last holder Of irredeem-
able currency is ruined.-Ns;- York Graphic. /
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-07-15
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.
MONETARY.
WpnvvsnAy RvvNtNG Juiv IA l3TS

NEW ORLEANS REPUBLICAN, OFFICE. |
"WEDNESDAY EVENING. july IA, 1875. )
Some of the principal banking institu
tions continued to report good demand to-
day for discounts. resulting IN fair amount
of business. Generally, however, the
movement was moderate. On the street
scarcely anything was doing. Commercial
paper was in good demand, but the offer
ings were light. Gold declined in CORES
p0ndence with the falling off at New York.
In stocks there were a few transactions,
mostly on private terms. New State con-
solidated were tirmer, and held at a slight
advance. A slightly better feeling was
noticed in city bonds in connection with
the proposed partial payment of interest.
The feeling ia not settled. however, as
opinion has not yet taken decided shape
with regard to the full force and meaning
Of the ordinance passed yesterday an,icipa-
ting psynentot 50 y cent upon certain
past duo coupons. or as to the effect Of
compliance and non compliance with the
terms it proposes.
We continue to quote first class CONNER
cial paper and collateral loans at SAG y
cent y annum discount; AL do at 100l2,
and second grade at 1913. First class
mortgages still rule at 1910 y cent " an
mum, while second grade are entirelJ nom.
inal
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-07-15

Apples are quoted at ~ osc; peaches o

Apples are quoted at ~ 0Sc; peaches q
mo y tb.
Mosaic stock here. Good inquiry.
Black sells at she; red and black mixed
4lsc; mixed DC: gray pa 03c y 10.
NAVAL SToREs-Good supply and dull.
Spirits turpentine is quoted at 80 $3.50 y
gallon. Rosin-D 50, Z and F g. l502 25,
G and b % 3O02 so v Dbl. Tar-$2 IS p
hslf-bbl. 81 y Dbl. Pilch-$2 so v Dbl.
GUNNF BAGs-Are quoted at l4c in bales
and 15c a piece reserved.
TALLow-Is scarce and in demand. It is
quoted at "a Sc y tt.
rERTILIzERs-Peruvian guano $40 y
ton, 1000 lbs; less quantity at &c y
10. Raw bone superphosphate Sos y ton.
Pelican fertilizer $35 y ton, 1000 TBS.
Fine ground bone $45: coarse $45; bone
dust S45; cotton seed meal $32: No. !
blood $50; No. blood $45.
BALlNG TwINE-Is retailing at l5c y Is;
in round lots l4c.
HoNEr--Is selling at So = dozen il pa
lbs jars; S. 50 in IL TBS Jars.