New-York tribune., 1875-08-06

the list of exhibitors closes on the 18th inst.
All this shows that friendly rivalry is going
on, which ought to be attended with satisfac-
tory results.
An interesting comparison between the great
American orators of the epoch preceding the
war formed a prominent feature in yesterdays
commencement exercises of the University OF
the South The Hon. Il. l.. Clingman, in an
address on this subject, subjects the various
styles of OratOry to a delicate analysis, ana
adds his own "reminiscences of Webster, Clay,
Calhoun, ChOate, Preston, and McDuiiie. For
an impressivenoss that is least weakened by
retrospect, he gives the palm to the public
speeches of Webster.
N, one connected with the Centennial ar
rangemcnts at Philadelphia has had such
knowledge in the matter of worlds fairs as to
be above learning from Mr.. John jay. That
gcntleman's experience as United States
Minister at Vienna from the original
announcement of the last worlds fair
till its disastrous end, should make
his suggestions of special value. What
nc has to say on the subject is included in
second letter given elsewhere this morning.
Another insect pest has made its appearance
in formidable numbers on Long Island. The
army worm has been doing more damage in
Suffolk and Queens counties, especially the
former, than even the dreaded potato beetle.
Corn and oats prove more attractive than
potatoes to the army worm, and in some
instances the entire crop OF oats has been
DESTROYED 1t is to be hoped that the recent
heavy rains have put stop to the operations
of these caterpiars; at worst their want OF
the power of flight will probably confne the
damage to the island.
| The prompt action of the authorities at
Chicago in providing additional funds TO meet
| the city's maturing indebtedness when it was
! found that the payment would be embarrassed
! by Duncan, Sherman & Co.'S failure, deserves
"a word of praise Smart lawyers could easily
have been found to dispute the legal liability
of the city after its first deposit of sufficient
| funds 10 meet its obligations, but the City
! Council were unanimous in ordering Il new
provision fer the payment. The effect upon
| Chicago'S credit will show that for commun-
ties as well as for individuals, honesty is the
best policy.
The story about John Delano's demands of
land in return for tho signing of land warrants
has been whispered about the Interior De-
partmcnt for u good while. The matter was
beginning to get into print in one or another
garhlcd form. Our Washington correspondent
does good service, therefore, III giving the
story as it has been told at the capital by
those who ought to know, and thus giving
| Mr. Dclano an opportunity to rcfute il if
| no can. 1t seems too barefaccd for a
man of ordinary sagacity, ard yet most Cf
these operations in Washington of late have
been of the barcfaced kind Secretary Del
AMOS latest defenders have found it best to
adopt the policy of declaring it unjust to hold
him responsible for his son. The trouble is
that tho Secretary has himself assumed the
responsibility too often
In dealing with reports about crops there Is
always danger Of getting the worst news first.
| Farmers are rarely satisfied with the weather
| any way, and after such dcluge rs they have
been suffering for the past three weeks in the
West, it is natural that they should regard
the ruin al universal. There is no doubt that
it is exceedingly serious, but VIC may still
| fairly hope that few days of sunshine
will put brighter face on the situation.
| Already a more cheerful tone is apparent in
advices from the Western fields that have suf
fered by the floods. Except where crops have
been actually washed away, the damage is
not found to bo total or irrcparablc.
Reports from localities that have not been in
undated show no falling eff in the prospect Of
/ Il c u.
Meanwhile another continent is the scene of
heavy storms. and destructive floods have
| occurred in Northern HindOstan
yellow fever, so far as its cause and origin
are concerned, seems likely long to remain a
mystery. But in respect to the treatment OF
the disease and the precautions necessary to
prevent its spread, considerable advance has
been made. The subject is very ably dis
cussed in report written by Dr. Frank Reilly,
! and prepared under tie direction of DR.. John
~ Woodwork, Supervising Surgeon of the
Marine Hospital Service. The publication
issues from the Treasury Department, and
is consequent upon resolution passed by the
Senate. From this official report it appears
that Infected clothing is the most frequent
means Of extending the disease. An instance
is mentioned where the fever was thns com
municated after lapse of two years. Com
plete dsinfcction can be secured by suliecting
goods and premises to Il freezing temperature.
The principal feature OF successful treatment
, for thu disease seems 10 consist in subduing
the inflammation Of the stomach.
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