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Reform in the Indian service.

We print elsewhere the answers of the
principal general officers of the army to
question put to them by the Military Com
raittee of the House as to the advisability of
putting the Indian service under the con-
troll and management of the army. The
answers are suggestive. All but General
Howard unite in saying that it would be
great improvement, economy and reform.
But General Howard adverse opinion would
have more force if he had not so scandal
ously mismanaged the Freedmen's Bureau,
with the help of civilians. We hope the
House will have resolution enough to insist
on this necessary reform. The Indian SER
vice has been for many years one of the most
shameful and scandalous jobs in the govern
ment. Every man who has studied it
knows that the work can be done efficiently
and honestly only by the army. 1t needs q
permanent corps of educated, trained Off
GERS, such as the army contains-men who
are out of politics and whose service is their
life work
We urge the friends of civil service re-
form in other branches of the government
to give their aid to this measure. They will
find it, if carried, the entering wedge for
general reform. Its success will be a strong
argument for them, and thus, aside from
the economy to the taxpayers and the great
benefit to the Indians, the general cause of
reform of the civil service will receive
strong impetus if this measure passes. Our
corresnondent significantly remarks that
every lobbyist and every corruptionist in
Washington opposes the change. They are
wise in their generation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-27

THE SPIRIT OF PrETY took possession of
New York yesterday and manifested itself in
thronging of the various churches with
seekers after spiritual food. At Plymouth
church the subject of jolly religion was
ably handled by Mr.. Beecher, who took oc-
casion to remark, BLESSED are the men who
know how to put this cushion between
themselves and all the sharp corners OF
life" The vitality of the ritualistic ideas
was proved in the sermon of DIR. Ever, and
the difference between spiritual and
worldly heroes was ably explained by
Mr.. Abbott, of st. Luke's. At Trinity
DR.. Dix discussed ''the loaves and
fishes" in a fine Lenten sermon.
The parable of the Prodigal Son was ex-
planned to the congregation of the Mariners
church by the Rev. E. d. Murphy, and Mr..
Hepworth was eloquent on the subject of
''The Book of Life" Mr.. rockingham
treated his hearers to lecture on ''Moral
Inspiration" and farewell sermon was
preached at Woodrow Methodist church,
Staten Island, by the Rev. Milton Relyeh,
who announced his intention of going to
Rome to convert that city to the Gospel. At
st. Patrick's Cathedral the Rev. Father
Quinn preached to a crowded congregation
on the miracle of the loaves and fishes.
Brother Peter Dwyer labored for the saliva
ton of scampdom in Hope Chapel with some
hope of success
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-27

AMNESTY FoR PoIITIcAL OFFENDERS does
aot receive any sympathy from either the
government or the Chambers in France, and
there are strong reasons for believing that
the question will be referred to the Execu-
tive for such action as he may deem proper.
This arrangement will result in the pardon
Of some of the least guilty members of the
Commune, and will satisfy the moderate re-
publican element Of the majority.
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A CENTENNIAL CANDIDATE of
Indiana, is one of the few statesmen from
the Western wing of the democratic party
brave enough to stand by q principle in spite
Of faction. Kerr is so thoroughly friend
Of gold and silver that he would give us
bullion canvass
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-27
Dom Pedro IL. On His Way to
America.


Yesterday morning the Emperor and
Empress of Brazil left Rio Janeiro on
their way to visit our Republic under
circumstances graphically described in
HERALD correspondent accompanying Their
Majesties 1t was a red letter day
in the annals of the great South American
Empire, and, although the start was married
by an untoward accident, the event will be
long remembered with pleasure by the loyal
inhabitants of Rio. The extreme careless
ness of the officers in command of a
Brazilian transport brought about a collision
with the imperial vessel, and came near
ending in horrible catastrophe the jour
ney almost before it was begun. Happily
no lives were lost, and, as the Heve-
Illus sustained no damage, the voyage
is continued without interruption.
The Emperor and Empress, although in
imminent danger, exhibited great GOODNESS
and courage, and when the Empress for q
moment risked receiving injury from panic
among the passengers, our brethren of the
press will be glad to learn that it was
HERALD correspondent who extricated Her
Majesty.
Up to the moment of this catastrophe, in
which the transport only was damaged.
everything had proceeded 'as merry as
marriage BELL" and the loyal hearts of tho
Brazilians had gone out in burst Of
joyous leave taking, which was testi-
mony to the Emperor of the affectionate
appreciation in which as a man and a
monarch he is held by his subjects,
a deep wish for his safety and return, and a
committal of their sovereign to the hospitable
welcome of the great nation he is on his way
TO visit Dom Pedro, the wise, moderate and
patriotic, will we trust receive such a well
come at our hands, and this will be only
the more hearty because Of the deadly
peril he has just escaped. Perhaps
such touch-and-go with danger, pointing,
as it does, the risk Their Majesties have
taken in setting out on so long journey to
do the Republic honor, will intensity the well
come, and the ladies, on reading the narrow
escape of the Empress from injury and her
GOODNESS and courage amid all the con-
fusion of the collision, will do their
share in lending brillianco to the re-
ception of the imperial party. 1t is n
matter in which the Republic will do itself
honor in honoring its guests, and when has
the Republic failed in its courteous duty
under similar circumstances, particularly
when gallantry to an imperial lady is among
the Incentives?
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The CESSATION OF WAR IN SPAIN enables
her TO send her unemployed troops to her
colonies; but it is not little strange that
she should be reinforcing her army in the
Philippine Islands. Does she fear an out
break in that quarter? She needs all her
spare strength in Cuba just now.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-27

DETAILS OF THE STORM IN EUROPE go ia
show that it was one of the most remarkable
visitations on record. In Scotland and
England the people experienced all tn,
miseries of being snow bound, as if they wer
dwelling in the Arctic regions. The destruc
ton of life and property on the Continen
was nrodigious.
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A CENTENNIAL CANDrDATE.-H the demo-
Gratis mean to nominate an able, and not
merely an available candidate, they will find
the best type in Black, of Pennsylvania.
Black world, in point of intellect and
mental resource, be fitting successor t.
Jefferson and the younger Adams.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-27

The SUGAR CRoP IN CUBA exhibits On i'm
nense falling off from that of last year
The activity of the insurgents in the Central
Department has had its effect, where the
ruined sugar houses and burned cane fields
IRE all that remain to the Spaniards after
heir eight years struggle with the insur-
,ection
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Mr.. JAY AND VIENNA.-Hon. John Jay, ex-
Minister to Austria, and one of the HERALD's
nominees for the Presidency on the CEN
tennial platform, addresses us an effective
and eloquent letter on the Vienna business
His case is clear and unanswerable. He
asks tho government to do him the justice of
printing the record of the Vienna scandal
This is fair to the Minister, to tho men he
accuses and to the country. That scandal
was very sad affair, and the government,
we fear, has hushed up great deal that
should be known. The truth must come
sooner or later, and the sooner the better.
Let us have the correspondence, and we can
then know who are responsible for the dis
honor which fell upon our country at the
Vienna Exposition.
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up Tor party what was meant Tor manKlnu.
Moreover he has a private fortune of many
millions of dollars, which in these hard
times are so many millions ofreasons why he
should be nominated as democratic candi-
date for the Presidency
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A CENTENNIAL CANDIDATE New York, rich
in candidates for the republican nomination
for the Presidency, is no less so in demo-
remind them that the learned, modest and
courageous Sanford E. Church has friends
who mean to urge him for this high honor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-27

A CENTENNIAL CASDIDATE.-McClellan
the brilliant brave and high minded
McClellan-would, as democratic candi-
date for the Presidency, represent the
noblest elements Of the war. The soldiers
Of the Army of the Potomac would support
their old commander with military steadi-
ness and enthusiasm.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-27

THE MoSTESEoRrNs appear to be disunited
on the war question, and there is little SYM
pathy between some of them and their
polite prince, who would like TO sit on the
fence yet awhile He doubtless feels fearful
Of being "gobbled up" by Turkey, in case
The sick man recovered his vigor sufficiently
10 smash things.
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graoed that every cadet will learn engineer
ing and infantry tactics as we'll as naviga
ton. Then when the cadets are assigned 70
duty they can be sent to those branches OF
the service for which they are best fitted.
This would seem to be solution of the
whole business. The quarrel between the
line and staff is unnecessary and Injuries the
service. The way to end it is to dissolve
the staff, assimilate its members with the
line, SO far as engineers, paymasters and
marine officers are concerned, and abolish
the medical grade altogether, engaging
physicians from cruise to cruise as needed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-27

A CENTENNIAL CANDIDATE. If Ohio is to
be the Keystone State of the next canvass
as seems probable now that Pennsylvania
has waived that right-what democratic can
didate could give better assurance of sue
cess in Ohio than Thurman?
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A CENTENNIAL CANDIDATE. English,
Connecticut, represents the land of steady
habits. If the democrats fear Jewell they
have only to place English in command Of
their CANVASS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-27

The ATTITUDE OF SERvIA in the Turkish
the Powers of her peaceful intentions but
being floating, as it were, without an an
chorage in the sea of European politics just
now, her position may change again in a
uraaE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-27

A CENTENNIAL CANDDATE.-Nextt to Brother
Moody, of the Hippodrome, there is no
democratic statesman who has battled with
the devil more successfully than Brother
Allen, of Ohio. Allen would either win the
election or convert the party in his attempt
to do So
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-27

The LEFT IN THE FRENCH ASSEMBLY is
making vigorous effort to consolidate its
strength and is endeavoring to invalidate the
elections Of members politically opposed to
it. Thus clericals, Bonapartists and Le-
gitimists are alike regarded as hostile to the
Republic, and will, in several cases. be sent
back to their constituents. The Left, repre-
senting the majority, rules like party as
yet unaccustomed 10 power, but will i'm
prove as it grows more experienced.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-27

THE FRENCH REPUBLICANS are periodically
resolved to support the Ministry. This is a
great step toward the permanent establish
ment of the Republic, because it unites in
terests which, for the good of the country.
should not be in opposition.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-27

A CENTENNIAL CANDIDATE Tilden would
bring into tho Presidential canvass many
omens Of victory. The statesman who re-
formed Tammany in the city and the Canal
Ring in the State is just the man TO reform
the country
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Is There To Be an investigation.

+ More than q week has passed since Mr.
Killian's mo Seat No Fare" bill was beaten in
the Assembly by the opposition of the Rail-
road Committee and the singular absence of
the author of the measure In the mean
time the air has been thick with rumors al
leging bribery and corruption, and yet
nothing has been done to ascertain the truth
of the matter Most of the members of the
committee have made personal explana-
tions" which only tended to get them further
into the mire, and Mr.. Killian announced
his intention of asking for an investigation.
He has not done so, and it begins to look as
if he had no intention of doing so. This
will not do. The people of New York have
been deprived Of measure necessary to
their comfort and protection by some trick
cry in the Legislature and they have right
to know just what that trickery was. Is it
true that money or the superintendency of
railroad was to be given to Mr. Killian for
allowing the defeat of his bill? 1t has been
alleged that money was used in the commit
tee to secure an adverse report Is this allie
cation true? A simple denial in q case like
this is not sufficient, but thorough investi-
cation of the matter is required, so that the
truth, whatever it is, may be established.
We trust that Mr.. Killian will redeem his
promise early in the present week, or that in
case he fails to keep his word some other
member will move for the inquiry which is
SO imperatively demanded by the occasion.
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A CENTENNIAL CANDIDATE. What demo-
crat could make better race around the
Presidential ring than Hendricks He can
ride both horses on the initiation question,
and if we are to have a circus of the canvass
Hendricks is the man to wear the demo-
cratic r,otlav
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PARK THEATRE.
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WOODS MUSEUM
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From our reports this morning The probabilities
are that the reather to-day ,oW be partly cloudy
and cooler.
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A CENTENNIAL CANDIDATE. Seymour is the
Cincinnatus of the democracy. If the party
needs him again he can be found in
Oneida, looking after his spring crops.
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A CENTENNIAL CANDIDATE. Pennsylvania
has no citizen in whom she feels more pride
than Asa Packer. He Is not the man to give
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A CENTENNIAL CANDIDATE. Thomas F.
Bayard, of Delaware, would make q superb
Presidential candidate. especially in these
the brightest days of chivalry, and in his
veins runs o fine strain of Revolutionary
blood. The democrats would have the live
Hest Fourth of July over Bayard they have
known since Andrew Jackson's time.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-03-27

A CENTENNIAL CANDIDATE. I've do not like
to see judges of the Supreme Court candi-
dates for the Presidency, but if the demo-
Gratis would like to nominate the bosom
friend of the lamentcd Lincoln they can
find him in Davis, of Illinois.
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nnu even two Gladstones or two Disraelis
but we had no difficulty in making up list
of thirteen republican, and we now present,
with equal facility, thirteen democratic can
didates for the highest Office in the govern
ment, among whom it would make little diff
ference whether the choice were made by
lot or by the votes of nominating conven-
ton. We insert our list of democratic CEN
tennial candidates and appeal to every man
of intelligence to say whether it would be
worth the toss of a copper to have any one OF
this thirteen rather than any other:-
1-THoMAs F. BAYARD of Delaware.
2-sAMUEL j. TILDEN OF New York.
3-ALLEN C. THURMAN, OF Ohio.
EDAvID DAVIS of Illinois
5-THOMAS A. HENDRICKS OF Indiana
civilian ALLEN, OF Ohio.
7-HoRATIO SEYMOUR, of New York.
s-IERENIAH S. BLACK. OF Pennsylvania
9-sANFoRD F. CHURCH. OF New York
1G-GEoRGE B. MCCLELLAN, of New Jersey.
1l-MICHAEL G. KERR, of Indiana
12-ASA PACKER of Pennsylvania
13-JAMES +. ENGLISH, OF Connecticut.
There is not name in this list which does
not stand higher in general public estima-
nominated for the Presidency, and the aver
age ability and political standing of the
whole list is at least equal to the average of
our Presidents for the last forty years. They
also compare favorably both in point of
ability and integrity, with the thirteen re-
publican names which we presented last
week. Any one of them would make a fairly
respectable, but none of them great Presi-
dent 1t is the misfortune of our institu-
tions in these degenerate days, since the
spoils system was introduced by President
jackson, that we no longer train statesmen
of consummate ability. We have so long
shut them out of the Presidency that all
requirements of high order are discouraged.
We have abundance of clever men in the
ordinary walks of business and professional
life, but none who devote themselves to ac-
curing that perfect mastery of public affairs
which is the only title to the character
of q statesman. The preference of the
Harrisons, Folks, Taylors and Pierces to
the Clays, Calhouns, Websters, Stewards,
and the Adamses of our time, has
demonstrated to our ambitious young men
that there is an easier path to the highest
political honors than laborious preparation
and equipment for public life, and when
Charles Francis Adams passes away the
ancient breed of statesmen will have died
out in this country. 1t can never be re-
vived until we open a field for great abilities
and offer rewards to high ambition, by so
remodelling the executive department of our
government as to create responsible
ministry, whose place at the helm of affairs
will depend on their vigor and skill In
that better era it will happen here as in
England that there will never be more than
two or three men of either party who will be
thought equally fit for the highest post.
A CENTENNIAL CANDIDATE. Thomas F.
Bayard, of Delaware, would make q superb
Presidential candidate. especially in these
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ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

VOLUME XLI...................... ..........NO. 81
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WITH SUPPLE M E n T.

NEW YORK. MONDAY. MARCH 81, 1876.
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PARK THEATRE
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The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-09-30

We read in the Republican that
Heating Of Caddo has been nominal.
ed for the legislature. and "the de-
mocracy ia demoralized." We don't
wonder. We should be amazed If
they were not. When Heating Of
Caddo can be nominated by the Re-
publicans for the legislature, without
"demoralixing the Democrats" VIC
don't want to live any longer. We
have always considered that tho
Democratic were human beings. and
that the Radicals of Louisiana pos
sessed some narrow streaks of de.
cency and honor. If Heating could
bc nominated for any Office without
"lemoralizing the Democrats" both
these cheering fancies would be
knocked out Of IA. The fact that
keating's nomination "demoralizes
the democracy" shows that there re-
mains something to live for, and
comes like a ray Of sunshine through,
the darkening cloud. If Kellogg with
his United States men -of.war, and
the Federal army, can succeed in
getting Packard in the Governors
office, We shall see Heating in the
legislature if he doesn't get bnt forty
votes. We shalt also see him as 4
member If the State Board of Educa-
ton, that costly ornament, built Of
brass, incompetcucy and cheek. This
Is the way the Republican party in
Louisiana is to I've reformed. and u
good government inaugurated under
Packard. Will the people submit to
it LA. State Register.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-09-30

The Radical meeting On Tuesday
last was as stupcndOus a failure as
those which have preceded it.
Three hundred and hincty-four
men and boys by actual count were
upon tho ground aud they were re-
called by speeches from &C. Antoine,
Geo. L. Smith, aud others.
1t certain y looks gloomy for those
two frauds to see their parish, as the
conso|ingly consider Natchitoches.
Ego back on tho bummers in such
style ~ that.
The fact Is that Natchitoches has
been taught a lesson 10 radicalism
that she will never forget, and Smith
~ we'll as Antoine can never disabuse
the minds Of the colored people even,
that eight per cent torss are any ev.
idence Of good and cheap government.
Exit Smith and Antoine-and now
we'll see the turn out for Nichols and
Wiltz next month.