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The interesting chapter portraying the i'll
treatment inflicted by the keepers upon the
petty offenders imprisoned on Blackwelrs
Island which we printed the other day sug-
gests darker side than il reveals. The story
was simply and artlessly told, and it is plain
on its face that the experiences OF the HERALD
representative were not overdrawn. His treat
ment was the average treatment Of every per-
son who is unfortunate enough to be sent to
the Island, and the brutalities lie witnessed
and experienced where his opportunities
were ~ limited are sure sign that great
wrongs are inflicted upon the inmates Of our
public institutions every day Of which the
public can form no just conception. Fear in
upircd ~ blows and abuse seems to be the
ordinate officers Of the prison. We can well
understand how poor Stockyis came to his
death when we know that in every case blow
i the only argument Of the keepers. And it
is rot kind and gentle treatment, such "a in
due oven to the vilest of offenders. which
alone i lacking on Blackwells Island, but
there - even q want of cleanliness under
circumstances where dirt is the lowest con-
dtion Of evil. Evidently public opinion,
which was. 80 painfully aroused by the
Stockus case, has not yet wrought its full
measure OF reform, and much remains to
be accomplished by the Commissioners Of
Charities and Correction before the institutions
under their charge may be said to be even
reasonably we'll managed.
IT i impossible to read the HERArD's story
without being impressed with the full force of
this misrnanagement. The disgusting COM
pliments Of the clerk who received the pris-
oners ought never to have been uttered in
prison, and, though the circumstance was
small matter in itself, it shows that complete
lack Of anything like prison discipline which
can only BE- overcome by cruelty. The scenes
at the stable, where surlv overseer seeks ont
victims upon whom to wreak petty cruelties
and annoyances which only bad man would
seek 10 infict, are q sure sign that the morale
Of our institutions has been completely broken
down. Closer scrutiny would have revealed
grosser wrongs. From what we have been
abc to discover Il is plain that a day on the
Island IS day u torture and torment Tor
every man and woman SO unfortunate as to
fall into the clutches Of the law. Hard blows
take the place # kind words and brutality
usurps the place q authority. The baths are
neglected on account OF the lazy disregard Of
the keepers The cells are poisoned by foul
air because no provision for cleanliness and
decency has been made. Even profanity and
obscenity are not rspressed. The slums OF
the Fourth and Sixth. wards are not more IN
healthy, morally or physically, than the
boosted public institutions Of New York. Is
it possible this state Of affairs is longer to con-
tinuc We learn, as detailed elsewhere, that
comm'ssio9sx. Bailey and bis associates are
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POPULAR VERSUS CORPORATE INTERESTS.

PoprLAE VERSUS CORPORATE INTERESTS. -
The action of the Albany legislators in killing
the bill intended to prevent the erection of
huge abattoir in this city offers curious CON-
mentary on the value of popular representa-
ton. 1t is the will of the people of this city
that no slaughter houses should be licensed
in populous neighborhoods or in their
vicinity, but as the interest of wealthy cor
poration is involved the wishes of the citizens
count as nothing against the lobbying power
of rich corporations. The result of this con-
slant disregard of the interests of the people
BY the men chosen to represent them must
end BY discrediting republican institutions.
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Princeton's Raid.

We publish in another column an ins
teresting account of raid made by
the students Of Princeton College on
the College of Rutgers, in which the
students of one of our chief universities
proved themselves daring and expert
burglars In reading the graphic account Of
the raid given by our correspondent one
would imagine from the EXPERIENCES displayed
by the Princeton boys that there must be
professor of burglary somewhere in that
institute of learning for we find
the students well acquainted with the use OF
the Jimmy and the crowbar. We did not
before imagine that ''bits and braces" had
anything to do with polite learning, but sup
pose it is due to the progress of the young
generation that they are above the prejudices
which used to keep men honest and forbade
them to compromise themselves by vio-
lating the law in manner that, judged
strictly. would make them felons. We are
much mistaken or this prank of the
Princeton students will meet with strong con-
domination from public opinion. It is not
pleasant to find the students Of an i'm
portant college thoughtlessly playing
the part of brigands For the repu-
tation of both Princeton and Rutgers
it is desirable that the affair may be dropped
out of sight as soon as possible but students
had better learn that they have no special
privileges that law is bound to respect.
All connected with this Princeton raid
have exposed themselves to the danger of
being sent to State Prison, and if they
escape it will be because the law officers
mercifully close their eyes to the crime that
has been committed. 1t would be well. how
ever, if the students were made to understand
that vagaries of this nature cannot be per-
mitted to pass in future without adequats
punishment.
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1t is with feeling Of sad satisfaction that
we note the action of a court Of illinois in
reference 10 the widow of President Lin
coin. This court has considered carefully
her case and declared her 70 be insane. She
will be remanded to proper custody and the
control of her affairs given to her son. For
long time there has been no more painful
scandal than that which has associated around
the name Of the widow Of the illustrious Pres
ident Her acts have excited the spprehen-
sion OF her friends and led to the most cruel
thoughts in the minds Of the people. II would
be ungracious to recall them now and We
only make this reference to express our con-
tentment that the result Of a legal investiga.
ton has proved that her eccentricites have
been the result Of IN irreparabe and griev-
Gus calamity. Nor eau we wonder that her
reason should have given away before tho
appalling events which eliminated in her hus-
bands death. The action OF the Illinois court
will restore Mrs. lincoln 10 that respectful
sympathy which it was feared al one time she
had forfeited, and will add new sorrow 10
what was felt over her husbands murder
When the assassin destroyed the life Of the
first American Of his time il was not alone
lite that he destroyed but the reason Of his
life companion.
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the list OF colonies. II Is a safe calculation u
say that nine men out Of every ten in this pro-
gressive community have some military title OF
which colonel is the lowest expression. Even
major has become a term Of contempt or un-
due familiarity. II we keep on in this BUSH
ness OF allowing our Governors to shower
titles upon people who have neither earned
nor deserve them tho highest mark of distinc-
ton in the future viii be the simple Christian
name of gentleman.
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TEE yellow FLAG.--The quarantine IN
thorities are busily engaged making prepara-
lions to ward of any infectious disease that
may come into port FROM the tropics during
the summer There does not seem any good
reason to tear my extraordinary visitation
from Yellow Jack or the cholera. the twin
bugbears Of all great ports. Experience
teaches that ia presence Of proper sanitary
precautions they are not so formidable As they
are commonly esteemed, and as our health
authorities seem wide awake tho citizens can
dismiss all fear about ths health Of this city
auring the summer months.
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SESAroR SEIKEEG distinguished himself the
other day BY solemnly promising 70 consider
the Rapid Transit bin in the open Senate when
1t could be properly discussed ard either
passed or defeated. Tie Senator. in the in
terest Of the enemies Of rapid transit, delib-
erately broke this promise. This is d
courageous act on the part Of Senator Selkreg.
to say the least, and deserves 70 be publicly
acknowledged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-21

The NEW CAPITOL CONFUSION was agreed
81 in the Conference Committee yesterday,
md il to consist Of the Lieutenant Governor,
Attorney General and Canal Auditor. The
proposed appropriation for this year is one
million dollars, and Mr.. Eaton is to be con-
tinued ss Superintendent, subject to removal
hv the Governor
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FLEETWOOD PARK RAcEs--The trotting yes
terday was witnessed by a large and entbusi-
sstic assemblage. The harness purse was won
by George II. Mitchell and the team race by
Lady Burnham and mate. The programme
for to-day promises excellent sport.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-21

The DAY SET APART for paying honor to tie
gallant dead who fell in defence Of the Union
draws near, and the notes Of preparation are
heard in the camp Of the Grand Army Of the
Republic. This year the National Guard Of
this city will not parade, owing 70
well grounded objection on the part Of
members TO the use Of the National Guard
AZ political engine. It is urged, with strong
reason, that the honoring Ct the Union dead
should be the care Of the nation, not Of a
secret and irresponsible body like the Grand
Army or the Republic.
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SENATOR MApDES, Of Orange, told the
listening Senate the other night 'that new
horn desire tor rapid Transit bad seized
many members. Senator Madden has learned
/. = great many things since he lived on the
route Of the New York Central and Hudson
River Railroad. He will learn great many
more when he comes before the people 70
defend his extraordinary course On this great
question.
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FOREST FIRES are raging in Pennsylvania.
and threaten several towns in the lumber
regions with destruction. The local authori-
ties seem alive TO the danger and are making
every effort to arrest the conhagration. Unless,
however. there should come heavy fall Of
min it is to be feared that great damage may
be done
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disposed to correct the evils, but the task Is
one Of great magnitude. and it will require
unceasing endeayor on their part to make the
public institutions what they should have been
throughout their whole history.
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MORE Colonies. Major General Hustled,
whose title of Major General represents mill
tary service performed since the war, has as
sumed very serious responsibility by rsso-
luton giving the Governor power to increase
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WALL STREET YESTERDAY. Stocks were
again subject TO considerable fluctuations
and closed feverishly. Gold was strong at
11si Money on call rates as usual. Foreign
exchange was steady.
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From our reports The morning The probabilities
NJ. Gsdt The ueqther today tcil BE- purity cloudy
~le0r
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ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

SAN FRANCISCO MINsrRELg,
Rrnadway, corner 81 Twenty ninth streeL-NEGkO
MlEsTRELSY, a. 2. NJ. closes a. ~ r. VI.
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Rapid Transit in tho Senate.

We think there is no longer any reason to
fear an adjournment of the Legislature before
the new Rapid Transit bill has been acted on,
but whether it will pass the Senate without
amendments that would render 1t nugatory
we are not confident. Senator Jarvis
Lord and other soreheads of the Canal
Ring are doing all in their power to obstruct
its progress and load it with Gripping amend
ments In the discussion last evening they
INDUCED in unrestrained and ribald inyec-
tives against the Governor because he is
known to favor it. Most of the objections
against the bill which have been raised
by Lord and his Canal Ring con-
federates are preposterous. The pretence
that it would saddle each county of the State
with the expense of five commissioners is a
sample of the intelligence and candor of these
cavillers. The bill does not permit the
appointment Of commissioners until twenty
five respectable citizens and taxpayers
resident in the county petition for a
road. If petition should be made
Tor road that is not needed and commits
soners be thereupon appointed, not dollar
Of expense can ensue to the county, for the
bin explicitly provides that the compensa-
tions Of the commissioners snail be paid by
the company that builds the road The coun-
ties can be subjected to no expense, whether
roads are built or not. The fact
that the commissioners are to be
paid by the railroad companies win proven.
their accepting Office unless they have reason
to believe that the need Of 4 road IS 20
urgent that il viii BE- actually constructed.
The amendment Of Senator jarvis Lord on
Wednesday evening is equally praposter-
Gus except as a stratagem tc- nulIifying
the bin. That amendment confines the
operation Of the bill to the counties % New
York and Westchester, thus making II 4 local
bill and rendering it unconstitutional. since
the new amendments Of the constitution for
bid the Legislature to pass any local law
for laying down railroad tracks. Al
though it is true that there i no inroe-
date need of rapid transit except in
this city. Lords amendment was conceived III
a spirit Of malignant hostility to the bill,
which would be void and worthless if so
limited. There was no need Of the limta-
ton for protecting the other counties,
because the law would never be put
in operation IN them. The design Of
Lords amendment was simply to kin the bill
by rendering il unconstitutional, and not to
protect other ports Of the State, where no
road can be built which is not wanted, and
even if il could be built il would be at the
risk and expense Of the stockholders and not
Of the county.
The success OF the bin depends on the
fidelity Of tho Assembly. Iftbe amendments Of
the senate should be unsatisfactory the ASSEM-
bly, must refuse it, concurrence, and keep the
Legislature in session until satisfactory re-
suit is reached in conference committee.
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itions OF the New YORK HERALD will be
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BROADWAY AND ANN STREET.

JAMES GORDON BENNETT.
PRoPRIEToE
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WALLACE'S THEATRE.
Broadway-TYTE IRI SH Hell ES,. ~ T. NJ closes 81
10 a. r. ~ Miss Ada Dyas Mr.. Mon1ague
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LONDON OFFICE OF THE NEW YORK
HERALD-NO. 4s FLEET STREET.
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WIEN GENERAL SMITH took his scat ia the
Police Board the old Commissioners endeav-
ored 10 reduce him % tho position Of financial
clerk Of tho Board BY elociing him Treasurer.
General Smith declined the Office aud refused
to qualify. The other Commissioners now
claim that he was elected Treasurer and must
quality Or resign. II he should tender his
resignation the Board would refuse % accept
il, and then he would be held 70 be az fdcto
and de JOUe Treasurer. The trick is TOO trans
parent. As General Smith has never accepted,
qualified for or filled the Office, he has nothing
to resign. He is not the Treasurer Of the
Board, and rs he is the only capable Commits
sioner he should not allow his usefulness to
be hampered by accepting any such clerical
position. We want practical reform in the
force, and General Smith should devote his
time to securing Il
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NEW YORK HERALD
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JAMES GORDON BENNETT,
PRoPRIETo
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ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.
~
SAN FRANCISCO MINsrRELs
Eroadway, corner 81 rweny-nin street-SEGRo
hlSsTRELsY, AZ : p NJ. closes a. ~ r. N.
wALLAcK's THEATRE,
eTosdw-TML ialSA AEI HS,,: ats r MI closes q
HowERY oPLRA HOUSE.
No 2ui Bowery VARIETY, at 2. ~ closes al lViB
ROBINSON HALL
Es,s sixtse5,ss street-Ensiisa opsra-otsoFLE-
WOODS MUSEUM
gf 81 c fSsnsr at Il ios 4 Milton Mobiles Matinee
W 81. I1EATffEr So az closes
METROPOLITAN MuSEuM. OF ART.
Wess fourteenth ssrcet-osen from 10 A. N. to5P n
OLYMPIC TaEATRE.
No ga roaGwayVAkIETT. at r. M closes az 10 -
GRAND OPERA HOUSE,
EEE Esiss sPs
n. 8, Broad xxs ETa2F2H:ETAy a TgFAEpE
BOOTHS THEATRE
eorner Of Twenfv-thirG street ANA sixth avenue
NArBETH, at 8 r. NJ; closes Al II T. ~ Miss Clara
Norris
BROOKLYN PARK THEATRE
Fulton avenus-yARIETY, a. 7. NJ closes At ~ ~
r
GERMASIA THEATRE.
Fourteenth strect-ADELAIDE, ats =. NJ.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE,
Tw~ney-eighth street and Broadwav.-THE BIG 30.
MANIA, al z. NJ closes at 10 20 Z. y.
CENTRAL PARK GARDEN.
THEODORE THOMAS CONCERT at 5 r. u
IYCEUM THEATRE.
Yonrteenth street. Sixth avenue. --GIR0FLE.
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CENTRAL PARK GARDEN
THEODORE THOMAS CONCERT, atSP "
LYCEUM THEATRE
Fourteenth street. near Sixth avenue. --G1R0FLE.
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WOODS MUSEUM,
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q r. 81 closes at l0;t5 p N. Milton Mobiles Matinee
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1875-12-24
Names Of delegates and Altcrnatcs 10 the
January State Convention.

To AeaEmssG WEDNESDAY, brI PnoytMo NJ
NJ. PATnnK's HALL. NEw ORLEANS.
sr. MARTIN = Alexander Derlouet. MARTIN
VOORHEES,. Alcibindcs DelIlnne, Chnr.tH Guorien-
Dnpuis
Gutlru9A. I. &, LeBourgeois Emile Loaned. !.
II. Winchester. =
), wiI'isa Akors, T. ". ucpuerly.
his awIsa ) . n2Wykc s,I nr rS'd Ma
Michael. {. I. Bailcy, nanirl Edwards, q. r.
y. loldon, 7. H. berry. D. II. Robertson. Jame5
:, E,iAenLrN Hon. Duncan Butte delegate. Hon.
. j. W. Norrls alternate Col T. BoYien dela-
nate.
Mosrseusr Giles NJ Crexton, H. Harvey Brig
liams. Jamea. NJ. sharp. ". Il. Buncklcq. John
,@wi,.ad. y. Z. Collins A. =. Keller and Or. q. b,
LyINosroN. Aleck A.usseck, D. q. Brar nau.
s'ps Minor. i. Ino :; ., Us Gsn Wa +
A n nss sSs y ! LII I ''''r L X feiassi
s. 3 h Y,A " a fas.sE 9. q ep. D. N. Wrishi
IT, w, M" MN J. ,llery,, W. Hutehinson
81 ssi'ler nsnneii Watson il. ". iioboris. q. &.
haer, z. n. Wo.iwnrl. u. u McGieehee. Hon.
James u; Mus", Z. n. Gerter aud Dan Needha,n.
, hilntm.M', hb; Andros. II. Mayo. James Cole
= A ,ss A. i. Thorpe g A. no.,'e!on. 4.
NATrntTocnEs- Delegate. Il. n: Burke; alter
mate, J qpsrl delegate 6 + diespi. alter
nate. v; z; Ross: delegate. W. 4. Ponder; alter
nate. N, He,tzeg; delegate, }. A. ,Prudhomma;
aii a,Lnruo. s ~ y, Hnnnngnain aniegnlc T.
iae alternate. D Ballci; 'e delegate j jo ~
Heury: alternate. W. ", Broazeaie.
J. /. hsterse. Il. l. daraaa. d A N no'5
sayoio, b. T. Lewis. Edward N. Willard. Thee.
mouclie. Yves viirinne, Jas. Webb. n. D. Esii-
cite and VIM. A. Robertson.
s nc,Srr GourEEr &C, + J. Claihe'ns. John u.
Paplia papiaisae. T. ]. Major Il faiin. j., A..
vsss .G Ernest esG so sS% Sss E1 bs4
Srsa tsS an %o %of ID sesf' Rt Mayes
(, Ma6ondeau. 4. 3. Le9saa. Il. Meisneoe. Dr. y,
Al; Claiborne. Alfred Hopkins. James 1nn,s
Adcleux Langlois. G. Cazayoux,
way. W. b Grayson aud 4, W. Faux n..r.
Emery I; g cgsA Q; ": Me5ran,e. {. II. io ri
u. Younguo aud Il q Br," opl'' w.
CAMEnoN-A., w; Gillespie sad A. j. Kearney.
nez. Isaac Wise and SEVERN Leblanc.
" Ih.sREvSho aTa s. Cage. J. p visnerie.
C n 4 w s4 "a, Rav bprTn Ernest Bonvllain.
LAFouRcEE.n Z. Newell. II. n. Coulon. Al
ared LEStont L. y, Allen. Il, r Mcbride. Alex
Thomas Roussel. Alexander Folse. ''''
Suitable resolutions were passed at al the
meetings whore the above nominations aud
e,iections were made. but their number and
lenxth preclude publication IN ertenso