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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-23
HANFORD STRUBLES RECORD.

THE PRO RATA FREIGHT BILI.-HIs PARTNERS,
LINCOLN AND vEDDER-How ALBANY DOWN Is
ACCUMULATED.
TO the EditOr Of the Tribune.
SIR: was glad to see THE TRIBUNE drop
down on Mr. struble incidentally while deyotng itself
10 Mr. Hammond. Mr. Strube Of those legislators
who succeeds by careful nursing of his legislative record
in eceving his constituents and gaining good reputa
ton while all the time he is featheng his nest with the
best aud warnest Of Albany down l imagine Mr.
strubcs constituents, farmers and editors breaking out
with indignation at any aiuson which would tend TO
throw a doubt the prOpricy Of his reflection Here
at the capital have excellent opportunities for watch
ing the course of gsaOrs aided by that insight which
cannot be had without familiarity with their ways
II Mr. srubles constituents could have had the same
facilities alton he could only have been re-
nominated by the profuse expenditure Of the money
which he took away from Albany with him.
Mr.. srubles great operation OF last Winter was the
" Pro Rata Freight bin. This venerable strke" was
successful j well informed that he succeeded in
bleeding the railroads freely. Every motion that he
made such as making the bill special order directing
the Committee Railroads 10 report the BILL was made
in pursuance Of an understanding with the companies by
which he TO push the bill far enough TO give him
prestige with his constituents but not so far az TO make
IT necessary buy up the Legislature to prevent its
passage Every the chessboard was made after
consultation with the other side.
The two men whom THE TRIBUNE mentioned in con-
nectiOn with Mr. struble-CyriO s. Lincoln and Commo
dore 7. Yedder-were his constant companions They
were think without exception. the worst men In the
Assembly. Doe Ransom, the Democratic eN-lOD
byst who had large number Of members on his list OF
purchasable men, was no less corrupt but ne never made
the brazen speeches these men dld ana dd ms buying
and selling and voting quietly These two men seemed
abso,ey ,c no ds SSS mem would tomcb
these fellows would seriously and strenuousy advocate
conscious al the %ne tSsy esy sGu Wss neeS
roommate and the trio were always to be found TO-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-23
ADAMS AND A PEOPLES PARTY.

SIR: Your columns have contained durin z
the few weeks several letters in regard to the neces
sty of forming new political party The majority Of
fl,cse CORE pOndents have named Mr. Adams the
Presidential candidate of party. and all Of them
have urged immediate action. think that the hour has
come, and that this is suspicious moment for tho
creation of an organization which shall originate
with the people, which shall express their choice and
not that of few leaders. who are moved only by their
own selfish purposes. II the people can express their
will unhampcrcd by politicians. Charles francis Adams
be nominated and elected to the Presidency cor
shal! the work ne begunF answer, Now A.
Trenton, N. j., Oct IS, 1879.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-23
RESUMPTION BETTER THAN GRADUAL CONTRAC-
TION,
TO the Bditor Of The Tribune.
SIR: Admitting cycrything that is Claimed

TO N HdtTOT OF TITO IT'U""t'
SIR: Admitting everything that Is claimed
in favor OF currency convertible into gold. aud admit
ting that all the evils portrayc By Carl Schaz will fol
low any imitation of the currency is the question OF re-
sumption by the sherman bill then fully settled No one
that know Of has proposed other method by which
to reach resumption under this act than by gradual
contraction OF the paper currency on the one hand and
storing up gold in the Treasury the Other INDIE
such policy there he any other result than decline
for two or three years in the value. expressed
III money Of all property and all commodities 7!
The rcduct necessary made il measured by
the present premium gold. has been claimed. They
who have set up this have not made due allow
ance FOR TIE SPECIAL demand for gold created by interest
due abroad. | believe, therefore, that resumption by
contraction, to 20 for three years, would br All I'M
nee, s.aiy costly method. Better Icy far Resume at
once and pay the difference down, putting debts II
necessary on gold basis. II will cost far less in the end.
and the country an experience which ] believe IL
can i'll afford to 20 through. A.J ".
Marietta, OHIO, oct Ii, 1879.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-23
FOOD AND CLOTHING THE REAL WEALTH.

i y
SIR: All wealth comes from the earth, and
If MANY who have been writing much about 1t had
gone into the fields and labored ndustrously, real
wealth would have been increased. Food and clothing
are real wealth and gold Is nothing compared with
them When these necessares Of life become extremely
cheap the country will begin TO export to much larger
extent to pay interest and for lis mporaons Then
gold will begin TO accumulate here. and worth
less and finally worth more than paper money. IL
tries my patience To hear money called money
IL reminds OF the political folly Of destroying the
United States Bank whose bills passed In all the States
and Territories and available in the capitals OF Eu
rome hope never TO coin In Use change
than now, az mach would he inC0nyeniont
LansingGUgh, ". T., oct. Is, 1870 SD.P.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-23
THE sEAMEN's RETREAT TO BE MAINTAINED
TO the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIr. A fcu DAYS 400 the following annparcn

SIR. a rev DAYS ago the IollONlIlS dpI'SdItu
under the head of Saten Island news. in paper
1t understood that the financial ncnts OF the
Seainen's Retreat snch that legislative ecton viii be
necessary either for winding the whOe trust or for Gs
olisn temporary relief This beng he case The Board OF
Supervisors OF the buildings of tine
Retreat location for the county Offices.
ia Justice to a noble and benclcent Institution aud TO
its trustees who are all well known and honorable men,
trust you will false impression which this state
ment il calculated to in the community. desire
that both the statements and the inference may be
tradicted They have originated with persons who de
sire TO obtain control OF the property for speculative
purposes The Board of Supervisors do not possess any
power whatever il the premises and have control over
the institution These the facts: Until the beginning
of the late war the income Of the Seamens Retreat eX
ceeded its expenditures ana large portions Of it. surplus
were nniustly diverted other charities by acts Of the
its expenses increased. 1t became necessary 10
borrow $4,000 mortgage. BY strict
economy in the management the dcbt mas
been prevented from increasing The trustees
now desire 10 obtain from tie Legislature permission 10
sell sufficient OF the surpds land 10 pay of this mortgage
and save the interest This being accomplished, the III
come will he amply sufficient for the support of tho
Scanens Retreat The institution Is hospital or ten
pOray for SICK aud disabled sc1ncn ana not s
Is the Snug HarbOr a permanent reSd"nce Tor them
III fs much needed place the charities o the port,
and would be most wantOn and cruel act to destroy
it, and thus deprive the port sailors Of TEMPORARY
a. ylum during sickness Ii is situated with sprcal
arrangements suited 10 their peculiar wants 1t has
been created of funds contributed by the sailors
themselves, ana is really their property held by the
STATE in inst for them Its income, which ras been
sderably reduced through mistake. has now by re-
nOval of the difficulty, been placed on sold footing,
while the receipts for the present month exceed the e1
WM e. THOMPSON. secy OF the Board of Trustees.
NeC- York, Oct. 20, 1879.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-23
REFORM PROMISES BROKEN.
Tome Editor Of TIE Tribune.

SIR: 1t seems, after all, that the ONO VIC
tory by the Republicans on false preenSeS just
before the election Secretary Dclano left the CABINET
and great parade made of tho promise that no" inc
Adminst rati0n about to reform itself from thc IN
side" But the deuded have hardly reached their
homes after electing Hayes before Zach Chandler "p
pears ms Deanos successor 1t is the old story over
again
When the devil was sick. the devil monk would De;
When the devil got well the devil a monk was nc
Grants Administration must evidently walt Tor reform
until the work can be done from tho /" outside
Neic- York. oct IL 1875. NOuIslpEh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-23

Croton, distance OF about six miles, 90 that Judge
about onelfth water could be obtained. Ono OF
the brooks is the outlet OF lake Of sixty extent
At or high bridge the Croton to Do
the suitable place for DAM rs the river Is mario"
there and the hills steep and rocky at the waters edge
The lake formed would be twice wide and deep az the
present Croon Lake, aud would he useful In settling
the water during freshets aud preventing mud from
getting into the aqucduct. WM. WILCOX.
heu- York. Oct. 20, 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-23
THE BEST TEST OF ADULTERATED MILK.
ihs Rditorof The TribunN

SIR: Your efforts and those of the Board Of
Health suppress the sale OF adulteraed and milk
are regarded with much favor by the milk producers In
the country Osensby you laborng In the interest
Of consumers In the city; at the same time you Will
greatly benefit the producers Of good milk by keeping
tho aduterated article out Of the market believe that
the test used IN the country Ia the only Trustworthy one
that U.s. churnng the cream have found that 10 pounds
of milk Will produce IL ounces OF cream from which
ounces Of butter may obtained. have faith In the
lactometey used By the Board Of Health. have seen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-23

gcher Lnooln's Republican constituents refused TO
send hir back again. The most amusing instance OF the
sort OF thing just mentioned the Ffth-ase Pave
ment bi which Mr.. seward abandoned when he disc9v
cred its character Who then became ts champions IN
ssting that Fhave. be rcpayed In this particular
fashion, whether the NcwYOrh members opposed IL or
not whether the people were willing or not Nedder Oh
Cattaraugus and Lincoln Of ontario!
knowing do the impossibility OF obtaining LEGAL
proof OF bribery when in careful paper like IHE
TRIBUNE a statement Of the kind you made about Mr.
Stube, know what II means and respect H. III wouiu
be well IL ali honest voters would do the same
AIb0nV " T., Oct. 13. 1879. TELESCOPE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-23
sECTARIANIsM AND THE COMMON SCHOOLS.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.

sECTAEIASIsM AND THE COMMON SCHOOLS.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR: We are all under increased obligation
10 TIE TRIBUNE Tor its having given us letter from
Elhu EurTitt and though not agreeing with him that
neither the Roman Catholic nor Protestant divisions OF
the Christian world are sectarian most heartily ndose
the liberal spirit of his letter, and in the main, concur In
his conclusion. According to Mr. Burt, the Christian
world is divided into two rgidly distinct bodies the
Roman ami Greek churches constituting one of these
bodies and Professionalism the other, neither of which
"can he called sect In the use gives to
that term" yet these two divisions radically OPP
posed all these Q3 sects of Protcstansm) ms
compactly unanimously opposed to the whole Cath
Ollie Church as the 10 American colonies TO the
mother country in the Revolution" II Mr. Burritt will
compare these antagonstic bodies with the New Tesla
ment he may discover that neither il in accord
with the Christianity therein taught and which prevailed
in the first three centuries And instead of neither
division being sectaran he may conclude that b0h are
IL generous thought that man may De Christian
without being Kon nan, oil ie' ana is
higher and better than either or than any secaranlsn
cred independently. Mr. Burriu suggese that " selec-
lions from the DOua Bible. or from both Bibles" be
used. IL that would satisfy the Roman Catholics II
might be accepted by the Protestants but Is not essen
tia to Christianity, to the purpose OF the common
the selections should be from the Doua Bible the priests
would be satisfied much less that the reading should
be from both besides, the jew the Deist, and others
have a voice in this matter well as Roman Catholics
and Professionals and they are opposed to The scripture
reading The question Is rot 50 much o Shali
w. "Shall the common schools be sustained T.
The position of THE TRIBUNE Is sound on this question
as that OF the currency, and has the Endorsement Of
the people in both Tho policy to concedo all
that TO be conceded and retain and cherish and
build up with the intent that the system be SO valuable
and unobcctionabo that the conclusion viii be that
the sect opposing IL and not the common school
IreurhfOUH, NJ Oct Ia, 1879.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-23
HA2ING AND HANGING.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Srn. Inifintnrx rItcs arc rites Xnluntar

SIR: InitiatOry rites are rites voluntarily SUD-
mtted to by one electiug become member OF some
religious literary. social institution College hazng
IL "A species highway robbery practced on the most
timosous of the students OF the Freshmen Class by the
nearest and cowardy members OF the Sophomore
Class These college hyenas usually. already crzed Dy
tobacco and rum and wanting herd together Ike
wolves and force their way into the room OF heihDur
OF the FIR shmcn Class first insulting him, then torment
ing him. and finally compelling him To furnish tln rum
and tobacco. give them money To purchase tese uc
lectabe uxIlca. such scOundcls ought To be nst suS
pended by the Faculty, and then by the hangian.
C0aaeciicS, oct &c. 1873. YALE ALuhSCe'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-23
NEW WAY TO PAY TWEED's DEBTS.
To the Editor Of The 1ribUne.

SIR: The city has large claim against
william NJ Tweed which II ia very desirable to collect
and ~ the approaching when prominent
public men draw large audiences beg leave to suggest
that while the poor taxpayers are awaiting the slow ac
ton ~ the courts tine notoricty Of Mr. Tweed be utilized
the part OF the city by his employment ~ ecne1
troIpout the country the net proceeds he deposited
the city treasury. As one prominent pubic man %,
the courts has for his subject the Human Mind
Wunld suggest ~ a subject for Mr. Tweed "The Human
Pocket-lts Capacity Hold Other Peoples Money, &c
think that such engagement would pay wen 10 tue
city IAN-PAfhh'
ke,c- York, oct. Is, 1875.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-23
NEW CRoToN DAM PROPOSED.

To The TdffOr OF Ihe Trt6une.
SIR More water being needed in New-YOrk
City and 1t being impossible TO increase the annual
ply at the sources Of the Croton River would 1t not be
well to examine the part OF that river between the
present dam and the Hudson and II the water that
now runs to waste could not be economically utilized
creek and several brooks empty into the Croton
between the present dam and the high bridge the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-23
REMISIscENcEs or THE DELANo FAMILY.

To tie razor Of The frfbuHe.
SIR: There is strong presumption that
Columbus DcIanO always humbug, and a perrl"us
one nj that when he vas private citizen in Ohio lie
appreniiced his son John to "A blacksmith-the latter
might better kept AT the business Some ore asked
tho cider Dclamo why SAID he To teach nm the dlg
nlty OF labor Better yet the pCnse of member
ms family when called upon subscription 10 some
charitable object We have MT much to give, but You
know YOU always have our prayers" X.
CO,Itmbns, ohio, Oct 10 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-23
THE "U. S. MAIL" WAGONS.

70 fhe Edtfor or The TrtbUns.
SIR There was recently much proper indig-
nation expressed at the sale OF pie in the now PosOce
building but think much greater improperly Ia the
use of wagons bearing the words T. = Mail for carry
ing trunks bags of turnips, and p .aors. and other
things az the same sort Those words should be removed
from wagons engaged in carrying other articles than the
mails. REsPLCl.
Ne,c YORK., Oct II, 1875.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-23
SOUTHERN SYMPATHY WITH THE OHIO
TRIUMPH

70 the EdifOr Of The Tribune.
SIR: The result of the election in Ohio yester-
day, from financial point of view gives general satis
faction to tho members of the Conservative and Demo
cratic party of this city The Cotton states have passed
through their ordeals, financially and otherwise. BY
industry and economy slowly building up our
fortunes and improving the waste places Imitation Is
not what We want South had that during the Con-
fedcracy." ALABAMA.
Sch Ala. Oct 49, 1879
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-23

cream removed from a can OF milk and replaced Win
water little burned and salt Tho iactome,er
could not detect the change u u L.
Clinton Corners. oct Is, 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-23


san Francisco. There was large attendance DIR. Dur
nell read paperon education in which he recommended
the establishment OF academies and colleges. reso-
ton adopted calling the members of the Churches
To be careful to maintain scrupuOus Observance of the
Lords Day. The Association will meet next year at
Gilroy
The Rock River Conference of the Methodist
the first part of October passed resolution condemning
the reckless contraction OF church debts Ii called upon
the pastors refuse dedicate any church debt
which equaled Oneourth OF its cost. Resolutions
also adopted disappearing OF the exclusion Of Bible
from the public schools by the Chicago Board of Educa
ton, aud cOndemning the opening OF tho Philadelphia
Centennial buildings on the Sabbath.
The Presbyterian Synod of Baltimore met at
Wilmington Del, oct 10. The Synod comprises pres
byteries l25 minister's IL centiates 1870 churches and
13,S4S members. The Synod OF Albany met in that city
Oct u. Twentyone feeble and vacant churches were
reported. resolution deprecatng any interference
with the common schools passed. The 42d annual
session OF tho Synod OF Michigan opened at Marshall
Oct ~ Nov IL Was appointed as day Of prayer for
revival OF religion.
The Spanish Government, in its present ne
gotiaons with tho Vatican desires modification OF the
Concordat OF 1851 The first clause OF the Concordat Is
as follows: The Catholic Apostolic Roman religion
which, to the exclusion Of every other creed continues
10 be the sole religion OF the Spanish nation always
be maintained In the States Of her Catholic Majesty with
all the rights and prerogatyes which ought TO
according to the law Of God and the clauses Of the Holy
CnnOns-"
Tho constant attacks of the Dissenters upon
the Church Of England have aroused Its clergy discus
sion OF the means OF keeping the people loyal to It,
reunion VI the graduates and present members the
Gloucester Theological College during September, the
advocated BY tho speakers One clergyman said that
large numbers forsook the church from dislike Of written
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-02-09
RY Green & Wise.

Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers.l
4 NOM MIoSlOkEkS' SALE.-ln execution
" OIL decree of the Circuit Court of Prince
William county, rendered at the January term:
1875, in the suit of James +. Herrell, plaintiff,
vs.. l.. B. Taylor, the undersigned will offer for
sale at public auction, on SATU RDAl, the
9th day OF February next, st eleven O'clock q:
M, at Gair.e. sll.o depot that valuable TRACT
or PARCEL OF LAND, adjacent to the said
depot, between the Heymarket turnpike and
| survey ISL acres. and now i'll the occupation OF
James Z. Herrell aforesaid.
The improvements consist of substantial
well finished, ard convenient DWELLING 90
HOUSE, As by % feet, fronting the Tho. Essia
| roug htare turnpike, and about 3OO yards from
Gainesville depot, lately built at cost OF $780,
two stories and basement; it contains rooms IN
| basem ent; 4 rooms bes.des large hail. on first
floor; 5 rooIos and goot sized linen closets, on
the sc ,ond ilUor; fire pisco, or arrangement Tor
stoves in every ruor1 but one Il handsome en-
closed porch or ombra in fro"t, aud large bay
window in the Southern end; All excellent we'll
Of pure soft water in back yard; convenient out
buildings, and about Is choice, young fruit
trees, upon the premises.
Terms: One tenth OF the purchase money to
be paid in cash the remainder in two equal
payments at one and two years, from the day OF
sale the deferred payments to bear interest, to
be secured by the bonls Of the purchasers, with
good surety, and retention Of title TO the land
until sad payment: are made in ful and the
land TO be rosod at the risk of the purchaser
upon failure to comply with tel ms OF sale.
referred to MIR. Hcrreli, who can always be
found upon the premises, and Will be glad to
~ '''0 ~ SC. NEALE.
&. b. Sin CLAIR,
Pr. VIM co. jan - cots Commissioners.
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9UCTTOF S.HLES.

SEKGEANTS SALE-By virtue of execu-
~ tons directed and delivered to me, have
levied on the goods and chattels of Geo. L. Sea-
ton i Bro, at their store, No. l79 King street,
and will expose the same at public auction, on
FElDAY, the 18th day OF February, 1875, at II
o'cl, elk q. M. at said store. Terms of sale cash
feb Scots J. NJ. STEUART, late City Sergt
TN PURSUANCE OF A DEED OF TRUST
l. executed on the oath day of December, 1878
oy W. B. Sweeton to me- will sell at public
auction, in Wsrrenton, on the SIXTH DAY
OF MARCH, 1875, tract OF 1875 acres of VAL
uABLE Ian D lying near Thorcughtare Sta
ton, in Prince William county, the former res
idence of Major Robert + Mason, but now
owned by SAID Swecton. The improvements
are excellent, consisting of COMFORTABLE
DWELLING and outbuildings.
Terms of Sale Cash enough to pay the bond
of said Sweelen for ST 1875 o. with interest from
December %, 1873, and the residue divided into
three equal inst.i monts, payable III one, two and
hree years from day OF sale, with interest, un-
less other terms are desired ~ said Swecton
WILLIAM Il. PAYNE.
Prince William CO. feb l-eots
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Foreign News.
LONDON, Feb 9. "A sDaw STORM prevails II
the sonthern mart of Enrlaud to-day

LONDON, Feb. 9. "A sDow STORM prevails in
the southern part of England to-day.
MADRID Feb. 9. The Carlist chicftaln
Mcudirc, whose death at the hands Of his own
men was rep jrted yesterday, was arrested for
treasou ard SHOT by order OF Don Carlos.
Al official dispatch has been received at the
Ministry of War admitting that the advance
guard of the extreme left Of the Alfonsist
troops operating against the Carlists 10 Ma
varre has suffered check, and stating that it
was caused by the ovcr.conlidence Of its com.
mander in his strength. This, however, will
have no effect upon the general plans of the
campaign.
Coun, Vaimaseda is to be appointed Cap
taiu-General Of Cuba. Important measures in
regard to that island impend
LONDON, Feb 9.-Thc Carlist committee in
this city claim that it has intelligence that
Don Carlos troops have won u great victory
over the AItoussts, the loss Of the latter in
killed and wounded being 1000 men. The
committee also reports that Don Carlos has is
sued proclamation to his troops cougratula'
ting them.