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New-York tribune., 1876-04-22
RAILWAY COMMISSIONS.

The New-York Cheap Transportation Asso-
cation and the Chamber of Commerce, sus-
tained by 1900 New-York merchants, ask the
Assembly to establish Board of Railway
Commissioners something like that in Massa-
chusetts. There was hearing of the peti-
TONERS before the Senate Committee on the
2Sth ult. The Importance of the matter is
shown by the fact that the amount paid for
transporting freight alone on the railroads of
this State in 1874 was $65,0S5, GOA. There
is no law on the statute books regulating this
immense tax upon commerce. 1t is not pro-
posed to endow the Commissioners with any
arbitrary power to fix the rates of freight, as
has been done In some of the Western States.
The Commissioners proper duty will be
to collect information and report to the Legis
lature the result of their labors. 1t may also
act as a Board of Arbitration between the rail-
ways and the public; and defects and abuses
may be thus remedied without resort to legis-
laton. 1t is stated that every suggestion made
by the Massachusetts Board has been favora-
bly, acted on by the companies The existence
of such . body obviates the necessity Of
New-York tribune., 1876-04-22

| numerous special laws, and if any are enacted
they will be based upon the information col.
lected by the Commissioners. 1t is also held
that the Commission should devise and
recommend uniform system of keeping rail-
way accounts, so that prosperous roads may no
longer conceal or divert their surplus earnings
or insolvent corporations keep up prosperous
and imposing appearance, concealing per-
haps the amount of their dividends by
false system of bookkeeping. While
banking and insurance companies have
been put under State control no system of State
supervision has been devised for railroads. At
first promising great results, it was left to man.
age itself, until it became vast and colossal
an inperium in imperiO. Railways are the high
ways of the people. IL is urged that no legit-
innate interest of the companies is attacked,
while they may be saved by the results of the
Commission from more stringent measures.
What is wanted is to reconcile public and pri-
vate interest in the management OF these cor
porations and to cut off the business of ad-
venturers who come to the Legislature with
measures to frigften railway corporations to
buy them off, while it will be well to restrain
railway managers who ask for an extension Of
their own powers.
The attention of the Committee was called
to the depressed condition of business In New
York, occasioned by unjust determinations in
favor of rival cities As an illustration, 1t was
shown that fOurth-class or heavy freight has
been transported within few months past from
Boston, Mass, to Chicago for $3 per ton, while
the charge for the same freight from the City
of New-York to the same place was just 100
per cent more-sp6 per tOn-and with less dis
tance from New-York. Indeed, many of the
most prominent New-YOrk houses have been
compelled to establish branches at Baltimore
and Boston that their advantages may be i'm
proved. 1t was the opinion of one speaker
that the railroad system of the State may in
future be so managed as to put New-fork
upon a footing of equality with other cities
on the Atlantic Seab0ard.
There was some opposition to the proposed
Commission on the part of several railroads
represented by Mr. Depew. But there Is
probably but little difference of opinion among
the leading commercial men of New-Iork re-
specting the necessity of reform in the facll-
ties and cost Of transportation, II we are to
retain a commercial equality with Philadelphia,
Baltimore. and the great and still growing
cities of The West The annual expense of tho
Commission is estimated at from $4,000 to
$40. .OOO end this if paid by the railways will
be less probably than any one OF the main
lines expends during single session OF the
Legislature for the prevention of strikes
against its interest.
New-York tribune., 1876-04-22
4 CLOUD on THE HORIZON.

The politicians are disturbed. Some of them
show it by their labored affectation of in
difference and contempt; some by their ILL
tempered criticism. But the call for an indie
pendent conference has disquieted them, and
men who felt sure, month ago, that they
"held the cards in their hands," are wonder
ing if by any possibility they have made a
mistake as to "what is the trump" Some
felt sure that any Democratic nomination
would prevail, and that they could control the
Democratic nomination. Others were certain
that the Republican candidate would be elected,
and that their combinations would insure the
nomination Of their favorite. Suddenly both
are made to realize that il is neither certain
New-York tribune., 1876-04-22
TRIPLE SH E E L
The NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGN.-Grcy Palmer won the international
Free Handicap at New-Market. == Gray, the
alleged forger was committed further charges i'll
Iondop. - Austria has initiated fresh negota
tiOps regarding the Turkish revolt. "A great
fire occurred in Glasgow. - British Columbia
purposed reestablishing her former tariff
DOMESTIC. Prof. Marsh in letter to Gen. Ban
ming commends the Indian Bureau transfer. -
Five men were executed at Fort Smith on the scafod
on which six Others were hanged in September.
- John l. Davenport testified in Washington as
TO the $32, 900 spont for election purposes in New
York by order of Gen. Grant. - The Woodin
New-York Charter amendments have been reported
in the Assembly. - The Canal Commissioners
dsapproye of the deepening of Erie Canal.
CoHGREss.-Ths Senate was not in session. -
The House passed tho Knott Habeas Corpus bill, and
the Indian Bureau Transfer bill the latter by l39 to
81; the investigationof the allegations against Dlr
Bristow was ordered to be made publicly.
CRY AND SUbURBAN.-John Dolan was hanged at
the Tombs for the murder of James ii. Noe. -
REPRESENTATIVES of commercial bodies conferred with
the Dock Commissioners concerning waterfront I'M
proyements -= Wayne MacVeagh addressed the
Yale Alumni on the duties of educated men IN the
Centennial year. - Cold 1928, 1l2S4, llZ'S.
Gold value of the lega-tender dollar at the close,
sse,o cents. Stocks dull and generally stronger,
closing heavy.
THE WEATHER.-The Government report predicts
cool and clear weather. - In this city yesterday
the day was mild and pleasant; thermometer, o6 :
90. 45o
New-York tribune., 1876-04-22
emussmsnis ano aleetimss 60 Night.

ACADEMY OF MUsIc.-1;S0: "n Barbiere di sevigia."
Mile DE BelOcea. -
RoS,rIrs THYATgR.-l:3O and g: d" Henry ""
FIFTH AVENUE THEATER.-1:3O andS; Pldue
OLYMPIC THgATER.-2 and 8: "Humpty Dumpty'
PARK TUEATER.-2 and 3: Brass
San FRANClSCO MISsTRELs.-2 and ).
Tony PASTORS NEW THEATEK.- Variety. -
IINIos SOUARR THEATRK.-1:30 and 8: Ferreol"
WALLAcK's IHEATER.-1:30 and 8; Twins"
ACADEMY OF DFsIGN.-ExhibtiOn OF Paintings.
AcApEMY OF MUSIC.-S Philharmonic concert
FRRREKo's ASSEMBLY ROoMs.-Falr. ~.
MASONIC TEMPLE-23O aud s Entertainments Proi
Cromwell. ,-,,
scIISIss AIT GALLRRY-ExhbitiOn Of Penelope" 4
STEINwAY HAIL.: Concert Aptommas
SrEISwAY Halls: Symphony Concert. IhoInas-
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Business Aotites.

IMPERIAL CARDS, Sc per dozen; Cartes des
'''''''' 49, RooKwooD Photographer $50 Broadway
New-York tribune., 1876-04-22

British Columbia is intent upon trying a
modified form of notification. Since the
Dominion will not build the promised Pacific
railway, the Columbians propose to reestabhsh
their former tariff This is a first step toward
dissolving the Canadian Union.
New-York tribune., 1876-04-22

Secretary Bristow could not have better cleo
tioneering agents than the Jealous friends OF
the milwaukee, Whisky Ring who are now
throwing mud at him.
New-York tribune., 1876-04-22

The agent system. of msmanaglDg Indian
affairs has been dealt staggering blow. In
spite of the wit of Dir. Cox and the beautiful
sentiments of many Republicans, the House
has passed, by a large majority, the bill for
the transfer of the Indian Bureau to the War
Department. This is perhaps the wisest act
Of the session. 1t must not be regarded as
rejection of the peace policy, but rather as
condemnation of the theft and outrage which
have seemed inseparable from every branch OF
President Grants administration, and from
which the only present refuge seems to be in
the untainted conduct of the subordinate Off
GERS of the regular army. The interests OF the
Government and the Indians alike will be adj
yanced by the change Prof. o. c. Marsh sums
up the case admirably in his letter to Gen.
Banning The Government will save half the
appropriations peace will be restored to the
frontiers. and the welfare OF the Indians them
selves will be promoted. Will the Senate ven
ture to defeat this bill
New-York tribune., 1876-04-22

The story which The London Hour tells OF
Gen. Schenck was briefly mentioned some
weeks ago. 1t appears that speculative con-
Germ in Colorado, which had bonds to sell in
London, obtained an act of incorporation from
Congress, under the title of " The United
Estates Freehold Land and Emigration Com
"pany," with the ostensible purpose of build
ing railroad to get at their estate and then
bringing over cOlonists from Holland to settle
on it. Gen. Schenck, who was then Chairman
of the Committee on Ways and Means, was
applied to for aid. An examination of the
records of Congress shows that he introduced the
bill in the House May 3, 1870. Some objections
were raised to it by various members, but they
seem to have been overcome by private ex-
plantations. There was not much debate; In
what little there was Gen. Schenck took an
active part. The bill passed the House July
9 and the Senate q little later. From the lot
ters published by The Hour it would appear
that Gen. Schenck received handsome pocu-
mary recompense for his trouble, as well as an
interest in the company, and he was very so
licitous to know what his share was to be be-
fore he went ahead. Gen. Schenck's enemies
arc giving mm an awful time. The Emma
Mine case is still unsettled; the Machado scan
dal has not been touched and here comes
fresh call for vindicatiOn
New-York tribune., 1876-04-22

There are few indications of hard times at
Newport. Tho gothic cottages and Swiss
villas which have been completed during the
Winter are as elegant and tasteful as any that
were built before bankers were forced into
bankruptcy and the panic cast its long shadow
In the commercial world. Last years rents
will probably be sustained, and Newport will
feel the pressure of business depression less
than any other watering g-place on the seaboard.
New-York tribune., 1876-04-22

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For at least half century the mounds OF
the Ohio valley have been the standing puzzle
for students of the early history of our coun-
try. The problem became more deeply COM
phcated by fresh discoveries. No Indian ha-
ditions bear any record of the people who
built the mounds; the growth of trees upon
them indicates an antiquity of not less than
eight centuries; the skulls and skeletons OF
the Mound Builders are those of peculiar
race. and their relics indicate different civili-
zation from that of the tribes found in the
vicinity. Ingenious and absurd guesses have
been numerous rs to the origin and fate of
these people. There were wiseacres who
associated them with the lost tribes of Israel.
Profound essays have proved these forgotten
people to have been Egyptians, PhGnicians,
Chinese, Esquimaux, and common North Amer
lean Indians. The discussion of the subject
bad become dangerous; it was to the ethnoo-
eist what the red bandanna is to the bull.
And now here comes the Hon. l.. ii. Morgan
of Rochester with simple explanation that
really seems to cover the whole ground. He
regards the Mound Builders as Village Indians
from the tropics, and the mounds as merely
the building sites of their tenement-hOuses.
# the meeting of the National Academy of
Sciences serves no other purpose than to settle
this yexed question, it will at all events give
peace of mind to few scores of people who
have been tormented by the conundrum.
New-York tribune., 1876-04-22

A Virginia planter takes the stump in the
"People's Canvass" and very good speech he
makes. He represents the solid farmers of the
South who were earnest advocates of seccs-
sion, but who, unlike Mr.. Randolph Tucker,
have learned something during the last twenty
years. The political doctrines of the South,
he tersely says, have been "as completely OK
"poded as would be bubble by the blow of
ga ledge-hammer." He appreciates the ter
rible risk to which Southern producers are ex-
posed from a deprecated currency and he
yearns for a reconciliation between North and
South that will be real and hearty. We trust
that he will make many converts among his
own people.
New-York tribune., 1876-04-22

eccentric theologian of our time. A stronger
contrast than the lives of Mr.. Stewart and Dr'
Brownson present cannot well be imagined
In pamphlet, review, and sermon the con-
troversialist shared his thoughts on every
public and religious question with all 'he
world. The merchant was profoundly reticent'
and his design in building the Home lot
Workingwomen and his peculiar principles In
trade. as revealed by our correspondent are
exceedingly interesting.
New-York tribune., 1876-04-22

An official connected with the Bureau of Sup
plies of the Police Department has been making
twenty-five cents yard on all the cloth used
for patrolmen's uniforms. When it was found
out he explained that his salary was low. and
that it was all understood when he was ap-
pointed. A novel penalty has been imposed
he has been granted leave of absence to
settle his accounts.
New-York tribune., 1876-04-22

Two of our correspondents offer "reminiscences
NJ the most successful merchant and the most
New-York tribune., 1876-04-22

Prof. Egbert C. Smyth and DR.. Leonard
Bacon do not appear to understand each other.
The hardest thing In an ecclesiastical wrangle
ia to find out precisely what the other man
means. In this Congregational controversy
every Doctor of Divinity insists that his oppo-
nents are setting up and then knocking down
a imam of straw" Meanwhile the lnyesn-
eating Commission has either been killed oil
by the critics or is dying of inanition in the
house OF Its friends.
New-York tribune., 1876-04-22

Our foreign correspondence to-day IS exceed
inely varied Mr. Henry James, jr., describes
several collections of French paintings and
analyzes the best qualities of Meissonier, De-
camps, and Marilhat. NJ. Ars6ne Houssaye
contrasts the dramatic method Of Alexandra
Dumas and Emile Augier, brings to light the
last manuscripts of VOltaire, and affords us
glimpse of Thiers and the salons. The reia-
tions of European sovereigns are discussed In
our London letter, and from Paris we have
the last phase of the endless conflict between
Church and State.
Mr.. Moody in pleasant talk with re-
porter lets us into the secret of his income
Since he has been preaching at the Hippo
drome he has received $500 in free offerings,
and many of the contributions have been sent
to him anonymously He has family ana
has done something to make their little home
more comfortable. Is it expected that he VIII
eat locusts and wild honey, let his family
starve, or like the preaching friars OF the thir-
teenth century beg aims from door to door
The world has little to do with the entries III
his cash-account.'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-22
Incidents of American History

With spirited pictorial illustrations,
The various departments, "Jack-in-the-P ulpi,. >"
The Riddle Box aud " Letter Box" and the
pages tor YER Little Folks." are q be more
attractive than ever. The French. Latin. and
German stories, for translation, will be frequent
in the new volume. Some OF the fine Il works of
the Greatest Painters OF the Century have been
engraved expressly for Sr. NICHOLAS, and the first
artists of the day will contribute fresh and orgi-
nal drawings for this FINE ART MAGAZINE
FOR THE YOUNG. ST. NICHOLAS will contin-
~ nndnr tho succ...fnl ehifnrshin Of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-22

Referring to puIl-baek, etc, one Of the
sex says: Now, woman 10 this condition
is in a straight jacket. She has no power Of
locomotion lett worth having. II she has
naturally the gate Of Venus she can only
move on with tia, painful wrigglo which we
see in place Of free motion, aud the crumpled
mass Of shirred ruiIies, knife-pIcatiugs aud
French folds, which we call an overskiIt aops
aferteriikethe tailofawhipped newfoundland
dog ou a drjzzly day. She cannot step across
a wet spot in the street because her clothes are
700 uarrow-she is tied back too tight, She
stumjles into a car aud out Of carriage. and
an observer cannot help thinking Of a Fourth
Of July bag race, when be sees half dozen
women in fashionable costume hurrying to
catch train or hail passing omnibus"
Nevertheless, tue men admire the pin-back
dresses and only make pretense Of dislike
in the hope that the women will continue to
"pull-back" and thus show their indifference to
the opinion Of the busy bodies.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-22
a Bit of Barney.

A brish, mornin' to yer fair face, Mis-
,Lress Murphy" said an IrisLman, as he en-
tered shop
Well, good morning, John "
Och, Misthress Murphy, wLiuiyer see q
rale shiny Irish mornin' like this, it puts TIE
in mjuiof the dear oulI country, and Of the
time when man niyer dbrew breath, aud sorra
poor crayther liver passed his doors without
q bite or a sup
Troth he was, JyLu.'
MisIhress Murphy pulling q TASK out oil
bis pocket, would YOU thrust me for a half
pint till | jis, 20 down to the wharf? And
may the diyil Hy away wi tie roof Of my
ncket. but, I'll pay ye before the sun goes to
bed
Burn the dhrap, John, till ye pay me ior
The half pint ye got Yesterday p
Misthress Murphy ,empha;ieaIly knowd
your modther, and she was an Guild hod-car-
rier, aud your hdther was dirty washer
woman AMI seed him hauld wi six roarin'
bulls TO the gaIows, ye oulI ug-'
John slopei in double quick time, and a
pewter bcer-mus ratified wrathfuly across TIC
pavement
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-22

The question is being asked of the author
ship Of a new verse concluding the familiar
hymn Nearer, ny God to Thee" which APP
pears 10 print for the Grst time in recently
published edition The new stauzl:
Christ alone beareth me
Where thou dJst shine;
joint heir he make On me
or the Divine
Ia Christ ms soul shall De
Nearer, my God, 70 Thee,
Nearer % Thee.
The curiosity is 10 where this came from
I;is familiarity known that the au,hoyess, Sa-
rah Adams, was Unitarian, aud in the five
original s,auzas there is nothing Of a nature
90 cal. up the disputed question between Uni
arans and Trini,ariaus. One explanation is
tia; the Evangelist. Sankey, who makes
frequent use of the hymn, and has it in bis
collection, nay have given it the necessary
ending TO make it more acceptable 10 the be-
levers in the Trinity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-22
The Ola Family Journal.
THE ANSWER.

We wished thr winter DAYS away
After March winds and April rain,
7 said. evil G. .me the warmth 1. Nav,
And then Nrs win strong again.
When SHOWS we're deep and winds were Wild
Ne ts,Scj of summer woods and streams,
Till an the present was brgniled
To sladuess by our happy dreams.
Beside the fire pictured DAYS
When spring, transforming all the land,
Inicsts tie common scenes aud W1ys
With chayus We cannot understand.
And Manned: "When You are wen, we too
Will help the general holiday,
Will celebrate the time. aud YOU
shall Be the glyest OF the gay
She answered with a l,t,le smile.
That came o. eyes a shade too grave
And lelt them bright, "But wait bile,
Till we are sure OF wind and wave
And smiled back, 'Let those beware
Who cross the path Of my desire,
Who raEe MY castles in the air,
Or spoil ms pictures in the tre!
Brave words Brave words in boxing back,
How sonideai and glad they seem
All. what sc have. not what we lack
ISsf is the shadow aud the dream.
prayeC, hoped, and never knew
The higher meaning in my prayers,
Until the perfect answer grew
Into my knowledge, unawares;
Fer April fingers loath % 90,
And God has made his blessing plain.
What can Wish for. since know
That she is well and glad again?
Al. let my selfish grief be dumb,
Wby should 1 wrorg the dead 50 far:
safe where no care or rrtsf eau come,
Aud happy - the angels are.
IL. r. Hc9soS, in Harper. UIylsias for Jan
.w~-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-22
A KEEPSAKE FOR ALL.
Holiday Goods !!
Substantial. Useful, Ornamental


~ l. DELLER is now opening at his
u H. ID Drug and Fancy Store on the
Court House square. the most select and beauti-
ful assortment Of Holiday Presents ever offered
in this marset In addition TO his large and gen
eral stock OF Periumeries' Toilet Soaps, Hair and
Tooth Brushes, Combs, Pocket Books, Cigar Ca
ses. and Fancy Toilet Articles generally, he.has
carefully selected from the best houses of Phila-
delphia and Baltimore, at least a specimen copy
OF almost every thing unique, new or beautiful
that the needs Of the season has produced. lie in
vites his friends and The public to examine stock,
as he eau bat enumerate amongst an endless va
riety OF articles
Bibles, Hymn an Prayer Books, (Leami-
fully bound photograph Albums, Steel Engr0-
ripgs, CiromOs Of all sizes and at all prices,
Boz, cnean Eases, Toilet Sets, 1iiiag Desks,
York Bores, JIoHo Cards, .SiqeoScopie Ners,
Book Racks, Corner and Side Brackets, Paper
Holders, Card Receirers, &c, &c,
With large and carefully selected assort-
ment OF Chidren's BOOKS, and TOYS from a
Penny Whistle to a Locomotive.
EQ- With many thanks for the liberal patron
age extended the last loyday season, it is hoped
that with a much larger aud by far a more attrac-
tive supply, his good friends may find something
to suit all tastes and all prices. Call early and
secure choice, as the desire is quick sales and bat
a moderate profit.
December Is, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-22
"EVERETT HOUSE"
Corner ofQueen and Burke Streets,
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA,
William RutIedgc, Proprietor.

fl'hIS popular House has been thoroughly reno
4 waited, and the present proprietor who az
sgmed charge on the lst April, is now prepared
to accommodate guests 10 the most comfortable
and satisfactory manner. The house contains q
chambers. all Of which have been handsomely fur
nished with new furniture
THE TABLE viii be well supplied with the best
the marketafiords, prepared by experis4 ccd cooks
EsS- Charges Moderate.
THE BAR viii be supplied with choice varie-
Of Pure Wines and Liquors.
Abundant Stable room, with attentive Ostlers
ted to give me a call
May 2i,.is73.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-01-22

10 order to find ont the Dag Of the week
upoawbich any event fell one huud red years
aE',co1at forward two days from ,he day Of
,Ac week upon which the centennial auuiver-
@lry falls. FIR instance, the Fourth ofJuly.
1876, wiz falI on Tuesday; the Fourth Of Ju-
y. 1916, was Thursday. The centennial an
a.ycr-a-y Of the battle Of Bunker Hill was
celebrated Thursday, june Il. 1915 The
Battle was lo0ght saturday, June y. i575.