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POLITICAL NOTES.

Not single Democratic journal has seen Door
keeper Ftzhugh's wonderful letter YET
Ex-Gov. John NJ. Palmer of Illinois is the
latest Republican Great Unknown" and very able
aud reputable man he Is
A report comes from San Francisco that the
six Nevada delegates to Cincinnati instead OF being all
for Blaine four for Brstow FOR Blaine, and
for Hayes
The Presidents last message is the most
popular OF his Administration. The general opinion
seems To DO that the document gives the Democratic III.
yestigatOrs their Nil OF information.
A letter from Mr.. Blaine is said to have been
read at the Maryland Republican Convention wherein
he stated that pronounced delegation from the
OF the greatest Importance to him. Accordingly II
given him.
The county conventions in Michigan seem
to be about equally divided between Blaine aud Bristow
with and then delegate In favor OF giving comp
mepary to Senator Chandler. II Ia great comfort
" SEQ that the latter arc few aud far between.
There 10 an unmistakable threat of boiling
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-05-08
TIE PRESIDENTS HOLIDAYS.

The Presidents reply to Mr.. Blackburn's
resolution of inquiry was keen and weil-de-
served rebuke TO piece of partisan imper-
Thence. Mr.. Blackburn did not allude TO the
President by name; but no one could miSun-
derstand the drift of his question. lie did not
explain his purpose in offering the resolution {;
but there was nothing to be gained by it cX-
cept a little cheap and vulgar partisan sensa-
ton. Ii is indecent to Use official correspond
encc between the legislative and executive
branches of the Government for any such
petty ends, and when member Of Congress
attempts to do it he not only dis
graces himself-which is comparatively
unmportant matter, even when 1t Is
not superhuous-but he brings the country
into disrepute. We think therefore that the
indignant answer of the President was entirely
appropriate. Perhaps it was not strictly III
accordance with official etiquette for Gen.
Grant to read between the lines of the inquiry,
and give it an application to himself which
was not expressed in the text; but we cannot
regret that he allowed himself a little liberty
under such aggraviting circumstances, and
took the opportunity to rcbukc with stern
dignity political assembly which is very
much in need Of castigati0n. We hope the
House OF Representatives enjoyed 1t.
The incident has served n good purpose also
in bringing ont a brief, spirited, and sa!iSiac-
tory answer from the President 10 the gabblc
in which some blackguard newspapers have
INDUCED for several years with respect TO his
Summer holidays at Long Branch. IL was out
of the question to notice these criticisms or
they are to be digniiied by such term) until
they came from a Quasi-respcctablc source.
As soon rs they were taken up III Congress
Cen Grant answered and we think put nm end
to them. Frequent and prolonged absence
from the capital may he an abuse but there
is nothing in the Constitution or the laws
which condemns the President to be four years
intcrned at Washington, and the prctcnsc that
no executive act can be performed anywhere
except at the seat of government is mere
absurdity.
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TILE "GRE1T UNKNOWN."

That was altogether an effective remark
which a TRIBUNE correspondent recently at
tributed to Mr.. Blaine about his hay
ing no fear of any of the rival can
didates now named, but being really
afraid of the Great Unknown. There may
have been something OF the manner OF the
seer in the appearance of the Name states
man as he made this oracular remark; posi-
bly, he glowed with prophecy as one who
had gathered all the pOrtcnts OF the
slly and read them all, except the low-down
speck of cloud no bigger than mans hand
At any rate, the utterance seemed saturated
with something that seemed like prescence-a
sort of limited ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS confessed
its limitations, and was all the more impressive
for the confession. 1t certainly has impressed
great many persons. The press at once
started off in all directions to find the Great
Unknown Every corner in the country In
which il was possible to conceal him has been
hunted, and not few shrewd persons are con-
fident that they have certainly brought him to
light 1t does not seem to have occurred to
any of them that the Great Unknown ceases
to be as soon as they have led him out; that
he loses by that act his mysterious
character and his consequent formidable
ness. 1t is just possible too that several
persons in the country who have occasionally
emerged from Obscurity for a brief period and
then fallen back for better start; whose ca
reers have been q kind of scollOping in and
out of public life, and who think they are near
enough to the edge of being known to he ex-
posed to the nomination and sufficiently obscure
at the same time to answer the description OF
the "Great Unknown" who are bru ,hing up
their back hair, trying not to seem in state
of expectancy and yet preparing themselves
Ia be struck with nomination in becoming
and graceful manner.
Now to say that the mysterious "Great IN
"known" is an impossibility, something less
than Pigment Of the imagination, is perhaps
10 carry it too far. Unhappily all things, or
almost all, are possible in politics. But the
"Great Unknown" as q matter of fact does
figure 20 far down in the list of chances as
TO be out of all reasonable relations
with the event The possible nomination
Of some comparatively unknown new man
is q tradition not OF the Republican
but of the Democratic party. That kind OF
nomination is a purely Democratic product !;
the most marked result of the two-thirds rule
which governs in all Democratic Conventions.
The nomination of James X. Polk in 1874,
and of Franklin Pierce in 1852, were both
results Of that rule, and OF nothing else.
Neither OF them. no. any c:hcr &C.: CT Little
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TIE ONION N GEORGIA.

We have before us IA speech worthy of notice.
II was made mt Columbus, Ga. on the 26th
nit. the eleventh anniversary of the downfall
of the Southern Confederacy. The speaker
was the Hon. II. w. billiard. lie is one Of
those who think that the Rebellion was justiii-
able. He honors the men. living or dead, who
supported 1t. He censurcs " the attempt to
coerce the South" But all this does not
prevent him from saying: " In this suspicious
year there should be no strife between the
North and the SOUTH He thinks that "the
Republic is stronger than it was before the
storm tried its foundations" Then, in Il
burst of enthusiasm, he adds words which are
worth quoting: ave arc one people; the
Government is our Government; its flag is
"our flag; the whole country is our country
There il more in the same strain
but the reader will understand the
general tone from the sentence given.
We think that Mr.. billiard has, as nearly rs
possible, solved difficult problem. He is one
of those whose sympathes with the Lost
Cause, "a they call it, During the contest, they
gave mind, heart, means to their new and eX-
tempOrized country. They fought well, with
arm and tongue, but they lost the game. After
such catastrophe, it would have been easy to
sulk They might have refused to recognize
the victorious Government. They might have
played the part of many of the adhcrcnts of
the Stuarts in Great Britain. They selected a
wiser course. They submitted. Their wisdom
is now rewarded. They have country once
more.
1t il surprising to find with what enthusiasm
they once more become citizens of the United
States. This very speech of Mr. billiard is as
joyous, triumphant, and hopeful as an old
fashioned Fourth of July Grafton. "UpOn this
continent" he says, the Republic stands
"Iike Olympus in the sight of all nations"
"Let the Republic" no adds, " in its imperish-
cable power and glory, stand forever
However distasteful to us it may be, tho
Southern orator must be permitted to speak
with some degree of regret of Southern failure,
and with affection of men like Lee and Stone
wall Jackson. We may pardon this when
such eulogcs are qualified by an earnest pro-
fession of present loyalty. Why should We be
too eager to detect inconsistency We have
forgiven and forgotten the Southern sympa-
thies of scores of Northern politicians; shall
we DO less generous toward those who, if they
erred, did so naturally The fighting is over,
and SD the feud should be. The Union always
was and always will be based upon senti-
ment II we can turn the current Of Southern
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4 VORD no TIE COMMISSION.

The II. s. Centennial Commission might
reasonably expect a good deal of praise at the
hands of the public for the successful accom-
plishment of the great work of creating the
first real American Worlds Fair (snce its fore
runner in New-Yoril in 1858 was hardly
worthy of the name). We regret to that
1t is in a fair way of making people forget It's
mertorious services, by its determination to
remain in perpetual session, for the purpose,
apparently, of as uming executive functions
previously delegated to Il committee and to the
Director General, and of enabling such of its
members as choose to spend six months In
Philadelphia at the expense OF the Ex-
hibition treasury. The Commission con-
sists of ninety -four members, two from
each State and Territory. AS the States and
Territories have but one vote each, it follows
that twenty eight members are quorum to
do business. The most efficient Commissioners
men whose presence at the Exposition would
perhaps contribute 10 its success-cannot be
absent from their homes for u long period,
and after attending the meetings for three or
four days they 20 away and leave upon the
ground a class of Commissioners who are
oiiicious IN proportion as they ar ignorant of
cAH1DlIlOn NoIh. 'DoHic VI 'h'op S'htiShith
come from States that have not contributed a
dollar to the Exhibition funds nor sent single
mertorious exhibit. And yet by their votes
the Commission day after day assumes to reg
ulate the details of administration and even
to disregard business contracts entered into by
its own Executive Committee with its full
authority. 1t appears to outsiders to be n
body of vain mpracticables, greedy for official
power and honor
The proper functions of the Commission are
exclusively of legislative character. 1t made
the rules for the Exhibition and selected the
officers to carry them out. Having done this,
its only duties were to convene from time to
time to see that the officers did their duty,
and, if they were derelict, to replace them
with better men. AS body the Commission
is no more competent to manage the Exhibition
| than are the passengers on an ocean steamer
to navigate the ship. For small fraction of
the members to stay in Philadelphia all Summer,
and meet every day in a sort Of rump Congress, to
make buncombe speeches, pass resolutions, and
in their collective and individual capacities
| harry the Director General and his assistants
with advice and ORDERS is to make themselves
ridiculous and to botch the Exhibition. DO
your work promptly, Messrs. Commissioners,
IL you have any to do, and adjourn 10 meet in
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Unknown could have been nominated had IL
not been for the requirement OF two-thlrds
vote. Where there are several prominent can
didates and an animated preliminary canvass
has developed bitterness of feeling that
admits of no other compromise, the rigor OF
the two-thirds rule is quite likely to bring out
some unknown person who, whatever may DO
his other gifts, is blessed with an oDscurlty
that has saved him from pronounced and I'M
placable enemies. Because just this result has
happened twice in our political history, people
who think history repeats itself at very short
intervals are on constant lookout for it to
happen again. But there is really no sense in
counting it among the most remote contingent
ces of Republican Convention. No National
Convention in which the majority rule obtained
has ever gone outside the list of prominent
names with which the balloting began for
candidate. The majority rule is a practical
prohibition of any such experiment Con-
vention whose action in the respect of making
nominations is governed by majority of its
members is every moment after tho ballotlng
begins, no matter how many candidates there
may be before it, on the brittle edge OF a
decisive vote. Every delegate feels it, and IS
so occupied with the possibilities of the exist
ing situation that there is no time nor any DIS
position to introduce new elements, or go out
side for new names. There is no tradition OF
Great Unknowns in the Republican party. 1t
has nominated but three candidates for the
Presidency since it has existed as an Organi-
zation Its first candidate, Fremont, was better
known before the nomination than-wcll, say,
than he is now. Lincoln and Grant have been
the two candidates since, and both were known
and conspicuous at the start
There is no Great Unknown for Mr.. Blaine
to fear All the competitors he will have are
on the track already, and he will have quite
enough to take care of to distance them.
This year of all others parties must make
nominations that mean something. The can
dilates must be known, must have character
and a record with which the public is familiar.
Neither "favorlte sons nor Great I'M
"knOwns" can be put upon the course with
any hope Of success.
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THE HOME MISSIONARY SOCIE1E.

CARD FROM PROF. THEODORE ID. WO0LSEY.
TIE REPORT THAT LIFE MEMBERSHIPS ARE SOUGHT
AFTER AS AID IN THE PLYMOUTH CHURCH CON-
TIovERsY POSITIVELY DENIED.
TO the Editor OF The Trsoune.
SIR: statement has been put into circulation
and has appeared in several papers that Dr. II. M.
Storrs one of the secretaries of the American Home
Missionary Society, has lately induced members OF
the Plymouth Church of Brooklyn to contribute 10
the Societys funds for the purpose of creating lie
members, who can vote against another ticket
which, it is supposed, Will be supported by those
who are opposed to the late Advisory Council held
at Brooklyn. If this so it would deserve the
severest apprehension; but feel myself authorized
to say most positively-and do it officially as the
President of tho SocIety-that the whole report rests
on mere inference and suspicion.
In urging Plymouth Church to raise a contribu.
ton for the funds of the Society the secretary took
as understand, the same steps that are taken I'D
other cases. And / have from him the most positive
assurances that no had no other object in view but
the good of the Society. Iput full confidence in his
word and Christian honor, and am able to say thai
Dr. Clapp the other secretary, now in the country
DR. Coe being absent on account OF Ill health-has
the same conviction that his colleague has acted
perfectly honorable course. As this gentleman diff
fered from his colleague the matter OF the Coun
ell his opinion will have the more weight.
Nav earnestly beg the friends of religion-those
who have long labored to do good to the weak Con-
gregational churches, especially in the West-to
harbor no unworthy suspicious of men universally
held heretofore to be upright and to forget all petty
differences in common effort to do goodi
THEODORE ID. WooLsEr.
He,c- Haren Conn. May 5, 1876.
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OBITUARY NOTES.

MADRID, May 6.-The Archbishop OF SEWN
Is dead.
WASHINGTON, May 6.-Joseph Macfarau''
formerly OF Philadelphia, and well known as "asH'
ton news correspondent, died here to-day.
The Hon. John A. Soaring died at his resi-
dence In Mneola. Long Island on Saturday eVen'.e
after lingering illness, caused by cancer. Mr. seafs
W.. ho,, NJ Herriek's in the town of North Hcmpsteao
In 1900 In lS4S he elected sheriff o. Vusrs
County on the Democratic ticket In 1900 ~ 'isss3
seuted the county in the Assembly. In 1884 ~
he represented the LIST District In CopxvsS Aas,sf
ing was mn active partisan. and one OF thc sa'"s~
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Aem'Qork Daily gribma1e.
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
MONDAY, MAY s, 1876.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoRE1eN.-The French and German Consuls were
killed in riot between the Christians and Turks at
Salonica. - The Mexican States of Vera Cruz,
Oaxaca, and Puebla were in great disorder. -
WinsIow's release was expected. 80 The Spanish
Congress sustained religious freedom by vote OF
1853 to ~.
DoMEsrIC-Dom Pedro is at Washington and has
climbed TO the top of the Capitol dome; he will meet
the President to-day. - Chicago and Leaven-
worth, Kan. have been visited with destructive
tornadoes - Speaker Kerr will soon resign on
account of i'll health. - An important petition
from citizens of the District of Columbia III regard
to the District debt will DO read in Congress to-day
CoNGREss-In the Senate the impeachment trial
consumed the day. Managers jerks and Hoar max
ing speeches. 80 Post-Office Appropriations were
discussed in the House.
CITY AND SuBURBAN.-Twenty thousand charges
of "rend-rock powder" exploded on jersey City
flights. damaging many buildings, and causing a
shock which was felt over an extensive area. 60
The issue of bonds for So 666, 666 GO for the Brook
lyn Bridge not exceeding 81 100000 in year, was
authorized by the Aldermen. - The Mayor
nominated ~ city marshals who were confirmed.
- Anniversaries OF tho American Bible Society,
the American Home Missionary Society, and the T.
T.. Society for Seamen were held. - Gold, 1924,
112lo 1928. Gold value of the lega-tender dollar
at the close $3.50 cents Stocks fairly active and
higher market closing strong.
THE WEATHER.-The Government report predicts
occasional rains followed by clear weather -
In this city yesterday the day was clear. and ex-
tremely warm thermometer, 100, SIC, 720.
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Where both sides quarrel with statement,
each on the ground that it is too favorable to
the other, there is some reason to suspect that
it may have been pretty nearly right. we
have several letters of this kind both from
Blaine and Blistow men, concerning the sum-
ming up of delegates TO the National COnven-
tons, as printed in last Saturdays TRIBUNE
Some additions to the list are made in an
other column, and letter from one of the
Blaine men is printed.
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amus smsnis amo Aleetimss 60 Might.

BooTH's THEATER.-"Star Of the North" Miss keuogg
FIFTH AVENUE THEATER-" P1due.'
OLYMPIC THEATER.-" Humpty DumpU"
PARK THEATER.-" Brass"
BAN FRANCISCO MISSTRELs.
Tony PASTORS NEW THEATER.-Var1ety .
rwEsTY-THIRD STREET OPERA HoUsE.-Kely Icons
Mlnstrels- - 80
UNION SQUARE THEATER-" FerreoL"
NALLACK's ruEATER-"LOndon Assurance"
ACADEMY OF Decentralization OF Paintings.
ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-Young Womens Association fair'
SAILORS HOMES Annual Meeting.
sTEINwAY HALL.-NatiOnal Temperance society,"
CENTRAL PARK GARDEN.-COn ert. Downing
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OBITUARY.
THE HON THEODORE C. PETERS
New- Haven, Conn. May 5, 1876.

TIE HON. THEODUKE G. PEIEKS .
Theodore C.. Peters, who died at the age VI
II in Brooklyn Saturday, q leading antnoI'p
upon agricultural affairs. concerning which be wrote M
merly for THK WEEKLY TRIBUNE and other papers. h'
practiced law in Buffalo from 1888 TO ls40 when nc 70
tired from the legal profession to engage In farnpe
Mr. Peters represented Genesee County in the Assembly,
In 1852 and 1853. In 1859 he appointed oy oo'
Morgan state Assessor and retained that once u"N
1865. He first Whig. then Free soiri ' an
finally Republican Mr.. Peters was for many yea, "a
active member OF the State Agricultural Society auu W.
its President In lSi5.
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the Fall. when the closing Of the Fair may
raise new questions proper for you 10 deai
with. Whatever you may think OF your own
abilities, the public will not believe that you
are competent to direct Mr.. Goshorn and his
staff in the performance of their administra-
@;yo dutiaa
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Judgment. The issue is, however, one OF law
and the circumstance that Gen. Belknap ought
to be punished for the disgrace he has brought
on the country has nothing to do with the
question whether the Senate has the night TO
in1ict the punishment after he ceased to be
Secretary