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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-06

Tho discovery of the case which the Bremen
haven assassin brought TO this country last
October in the steamship Celtic leaves little
doubt that tho shocking catastrophe of the
11th Of December was the result of only one
of long series of operations. The descrip-
ton of the interior box of steel with finger
hole in the cover, corresponds IN remark
able manner with that of one of the iron
chests manufactured for Thomassen by Dres-
den locksmith and now in possession
OF the German authorities. As many as
twenty Of these boxes are said to have been
made at his order, besides the larger case in
which his internal machine was finally
arranged The use to which he meant to put
the small chests is not clear. They contained
no exploding apparatus, and they were need
lessly elaborate and expensive II they were
only to be imposed upon the insurance COM
NAMES as specie boxes. But, however they
may be explained, there seems to have been
horrible degree Of system in the manner OF
usng them. Thomassen loaded one of them
with han lred pounds of shot, put
IL ON board the Celtic as specie, and
endcayored To insure it for 10000. If he
had succeeded in that part Of the scheme 1t IS
sunposcd that he would have left the vessel
ot Queenstown and set his clockwork IN op-
Grafton Failing, he crossed to New DIRK
with what object we can only cOnjecture), and
returned almost Immediately to Germany, to
repeat the experiment in a somewhat different
way. The report that he had explosive pack
ages on other vessels also may perhaps be
traced to shipments of number OF these
worthless boxes upon which he was prevented,
nv some means or another, from obtaining the
desired insurance.
The supposition that Thomassen was one OF
a gang of miscreants engaged IN TINS dlaboi-
zeal business seems to us highly Improbable.
The risks were enormous; and though the
criminal might easily collect assurances on the
cargo of q single vessel, he could hardly hope
to escape detection if he began to present
claims upon whole fleet Nor does
there seem to be any reason why
he should take others into his confidence.
If he did the business at all he could do it
most safely and conveniently alone. 1t was
not an enterprise in which confederates would
be of use to him. But the best reason for
thinking that no had no accomplish is found
I'm the nature of the crime itself. Heaven be
praised, it is not once perhaps in century
that the depravity of man reaches such a
hdeous depth Of villainy. We hear sometimes
| of wreckers Turing vessels upon the rocks, and
robbers throwing q railway tram from the
track but these crimes do not necessarily involve
wholesale massacre, though loss Of life is their
usual concomitant Thomassens crime wal
! incomparably blaoker. 1t aimed ct nothing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-06

less than the instantaneous destruction OF
three or four hundred human beings, without
the possibility of escape for single one He
nursed the horrid project for two or three
years. He calculated all its details. He worked
over the machinery of it, tested its various
parts, made it bis occupation by day and his
dream by night. He handled the little
instrument of wholesale murder as a
collector caresses his favorite gem, taking
it from its case and rubbing oil
every speck of dust, and keeping it
as bright and smooth as the tenderest care
could make it. For at least two years and n
half the intended crime was his constant and
welcome companion. Defeated once, he was
only more eager to try again and even few
hours before his death, with the slckening
spectacle of Bremerhaven wharf fresh in his
memory and the certainty Of fast approaching
fate before his eyes, he had no regret to ex-
press except for his failure. " have had bad
"luck, that's ALL" said he; and so died.
All history contains few instances Of civilized
beings Christian OF pagan, so utterly insensi-
BILE to the common feelings of humanity. If a
gang of such creatures could be formed either
in Europe or America we should have to in
quire whether the human race is not degen-
orotinu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-06

of Grant and Of the Senatorial clique exceed
ingly angry.
The Republican party cannot succeed by any
tricks or tactics it can win victory only by
deserving victory. Moreover, its responsibility
for the past has been so great and Its pledges
so emphatic that it will not recover public
confidence without very marked and thorough
change in its conduct and control. In this
respect, those Republicans who seek to re-
generate the party seem to us to be making
grave mistake. They think it enough to
scout q third term as impossible, or to
oppose with earnestness the denomination
of the President. In many respects
Grant himself is less Objectionable than
some who have been leaders of the Senatorial
clique. Probably the country would trust
Grant quite as soon as Morton. If the Repub-
Iican party does not mean n thorough reform,
a complete abandonment and overthrow OF
that system of corrupt partSanship in admin
istration and legislation which is called Grant
ism, it may as well renomiDate the President
and go TO its grave wthoat DISCUSSES.
But if it does mean thorough ro-
FORM it should begin by tumbling over
board the whole system of which Grant is a
representative. 1t should begin by putting
aside tho men who have shown themselves
capable only of tricky demagogism about the
vital questions of the future. 1t must set
itself to meet those questions in good faith.
In resolute earnest it must try to deserve
success by working faithfully for the public
welfare. If it does this, it need not stop to
ask what independents will do, for they will
give it all the help it deserves. Still less need
it be alarmed by the wrath of discarded lead
ers ike Butler. 1t will gain much if it can
only manage to drive them into the Demo
cratic camD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-06
LONDON, Jan. 5.-A dispatch from Benares

LONDON, JAM 5.-A dispatch from Benares
reports arrival there this morning Of His Royal
ness the Prince OF Wales
PARIS Jan. 5.--Bulletins announcing the
condition of the health of the exQueen Isabella OF Spain
are issued daily That Of to-day says her condition Is
less favorable.
PARIS, Jan. 5.-Prof. Spencer F. Baird Of
the Smithsonian Institution, the United States Fishery
COMMISSIONER obtained special award at the recent
Fluyial Exhibition in this city.
MONTREAL, Jan. ga deputation waited
upon sguor Gianel the Italian Consul last night, TO
bid him farewell previous to his departure for Phlade
phia where he goes agent Of the Italian Executive
Committee at the Centennial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-06
Nem'}lork Daily 0ribara'e,
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
THURSDAY. JANUARY 6. 1876.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGN-Russs advised Montenegro to re-
main neutral. - Servir Pasha it was
said had been recalled from Herzegovina.
n The Irish Home Rule members
of Parliament held conference in Dublin. -
The Republican candidates assured great popu-
lar support in Paris.
DoMEsTIC.-Congress reassembled, and spent the
day in receiving new bills; Senator Mortons potl-
cal resolutions went OVER there was much sklrn1sh-
ing In the House over resolutions about employing
Union soldiers * In the State Legislature,
amendments to the charter of Brooklyn were offered
by Mr. Worth Senator MOrrissey offered bill to
fix laborers' wages in New-York; several depart
ment REPORTS wero sent TO the Assembly;
IT was light day in both Houses. -
The New-Hampshire Republicans nominated
p C. Cheney of Manchester for Governor, ana
passed hard money, revenue tariff, national recon-
siliation and anti-third-term resolutions. - lhe
Louisiana Democrats met in State Convention ana
organized. - The laboring men OF Albany
taraded with the motto Bread Work." and
waited on the Mayor, asking employment. -
The report duplicating Orvil and Fred Grant In
the whisky conspiracy is denied. X In the trial
of George ID. Lord, the taking of testimony began.
CRY AND suBURBAN-The struck jury panel in
She Tweed suit was quashed by Judge Westbrook.
held its third annual Convention and selected
Greek. Latin, mathematics, and mental science
for the competitive examinations. 80 The
Kings County Democratic General Committee
will probably be strengthened by influential
men who have kept aloof hitherto. -
Judge Van Brunt gave important decision
concerning the right of property in news. -
Charles R. Beckwth was committed for embezzling
large sums from B. T. Babbitt. z@ The report of
che English Committee recognizing the Erie
Railway recommends giving control to the bond
holders == John Stephenson & Co., ear-builders
have asked for an extension. - Gold, 112l2
5l2's 112l2. Gold value of the legal-tender dollar
OF the close, IS 30 cents.
THE WRATHER.-The Government report predicts
slouds and rain or snow. - In this city yeSter-
day the day was generally clear and cold but mod
Grating; the thermometer pc, $40, 400.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-06
COY. TlLDEN'S MESSAGE.
WHAT THE NEWSPAPERS THINK OF 1T.

There are sound views and valuable ini0r'
atiou in the message II the chat were wlnnowsd GUY,
Every citizen has An interest in the statistics realhs ~
the fiscal condition OF the state and will approve OF Gov
Tlden's zeal for diminished taxation. lie ms, ~
the whole proved himself sklul political ACROBAT o
the financial rope. II is ahardmoney nes,ags Sai
knowing winks TO the Ohio Democracy-lN' l. h'i"N
llndD IL,
II ia in the latter part Of the message thss
Gov Tildens utterly unmatched mastery In fiscal ~.
lens facts and laws is shown at ts best 20 ,he
earlier half of the message ID but It's appcaoh "
husness of this state and an exhibition OF his snsa
powers i'm active exercise.-lN Y World (DemJ
The matters discussed in Gov. TIldens 1 9lsS.
Ts suhecfs divide themselves into two classessc,S
which aTs TO be dealt with BY State St avn With By
Taarai isvsatiou and Federal administrator AZ pnt
the treated with Ss s sI mos pop
Tor it's Great length the message would pshsheSN X.
lar tract for the limos waicA has oecn P~S'
Evening Post Qnd. RapJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-06
he struggled with disease yc, lis brain was never clearer


brighter than during his one diplomatic yearin China
at his special request that his body might amid
the shades OF his much loved Berkeley the Foreign Office
composed OF the high and trusted officials OF thu Empire.
sent TO the weeping widow an elaborate silken SCROLL TO
he hung In the sacred has Of mourning This scroll,
embazOned IN Celestial art and beauty states that two
continents the Occdent and the Orient mourn for the
loss Of one who spoke right did what was right and
ever active in the right"
Prof. Tyndall has sent to The London Times
remarkable extracts from letter OF the Bishop of
Montpelier addressed to the Deans and Professors OF the
Faculties thereof In these extracts the absolute right
Of the Church to teach mankind is proclaimed. "Shs
holds herself to be the depositary of the truthnot
fragmentary truth, incomplete, mixture OF certainty
and hesitation but tho total truth, complete, from
religious point OF view" On the ground Of her infa-
bity he declares that in the natural order Of
things, scientific philosophical. moral or political, she
will not admit that system can DO adopted and sus
tained by Christians II it contradict definite dogmas
After naming the spiritual penalties affixed 10 denial
doctrine, the Bishop proceeds to quote Pope Leo Xs
definition OF truth at the Sixth Council Of tine Lateran,
and draws tbererom this cOnclusiOn without enter
ing into the examination OF this or that question OF
physiology, but solely by the gertrude OF dogmas,
are able to pronounce Judgment on any hypothesis
which Is an antiChTlstlan engine or war rather than
serious conquest the secrets and mysteries OF
nature" Commenting with his accustomed force upon
fine word, tyranny hateful one, and both have been
eloquenty employed Of late In reference to the dealings
OF the secular with the pretensOns Of the Vatican.
But liberty has two mutually exclusive meanings
the liberty of Rome TO teach mankind, and the liberty OF
the human Neither reconcilement nor compromise
lie possible One liberty tho other must down.
scrbed by Draper, which every thoughtful man must
take part"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-06

The report of Controller Hopkins, though
its main features were anticipated in the Gov
errors message, presents in fuller detail the
steps by which our State finances are reach
ing q sound basis. 1t is very plainly shown
that our heavier burdens have been the legacy
of an era of extravaganza. If the harpies OF
Albany can be manacled during the present
session so that their claws shall be kept out
of the Treasury for a twelvemonth, the re-
port for this year will show even larger re-
ductlon Of taxes than that of 1875.
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Italy have both approved the terms OF peace
which the Great Powers intend to make Tur-
key concede. All this commotion appears not
to disturb the insurgents, who, secure in their
mountain Businesses, await the opening OF the
Spring campaign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-06

For many years the business of procuring
news has been growing in extent. 1t has
taken shape as separate business, with
definite branches, and much capital and expe-
rience are invested in It's operations. Conse-
quenty Il need has sprung up for clearly de-
fined law on the rights of property in news,
and the decision of Judge Van Brunt, given
i'll another column, covers points OF I'M
portance Considering that news is obtained
by effort and expense, he regards it as thing
which can be owned and sold, and as entitled
to the protection of law. If sent by telegraph
to a certain circle of recipients who pay for 1t,
it is not of necessity published to the world
at large nor has the recipient the right to
sell it again as news. Perhaps the day Is not
far distant when the pilfering Of news Will be
regarded as q crime and punished as is the
stealing of other property.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-06

We gladly give space TO the explanation
Gen. Schenck is able to make concerning the
Machado claim, and quite agree with Dir. john
son that the nature of the letters published
was such az to warrant the Indignation our
Minister expresses. The General must not be
surprised. however, if the plain Interpretation
of tbe letters is put upon them. The character
of Mr.. Wizard furnished the light in which the
correspondence was read and If we may Judge
from the reports, we have not yet by any
means reached the end of the interesting pub
LEGATIONS on the subject.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-06

Another delay marks the slow progress Of
xhe Tweed suit. All the labor and cost of OBJ
tanning struck jury seem likely to have been
utterly thrown away through the error of a
clerk in writing the list of names sent to the
Sheriff 1t is pity that people who make
such expensive mistakes cannot be made to
pay for them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-06

So far as the College of NewJersey at
Princeton is concerned, the Rev. DR.. Hodge
proves the merits of its case against
secret societies, in letter which we publish
to-day. Many colleges as yet unable to cope
with these societies will thank Princeton for
leading the way. If the injurious conse-
quences that are so clearly portrayed i'll DR..
Hodges letter have been as evident in other
colleges throughout the country, there can be
little excuse for the further existence of such
societies, as their benefits have never been
very definitely shown by even their warmest
advocates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-06

During the last session :of the British Par
hament the Irish Home Rule members were
active and energetic, but acquired no decided
advantages. 1t is possible, however, that the
exigencies of the two great parties will enable
them to secure measures of reform during the
coming session, since they have resolved to
labor unitedly and earnestly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-06

The electoral campaign has commenced en-
couragingly for the Republicans in Paris, dem
ocratic candidates of both advanced and mod
crate opinions being accorded liberal aid, while
their opponents receive only scanty support.
The French capital, which has been so long
the stronghold of democracy, appears deter
mined this time to set the rest of the country
q good example, by choosing deputies OF I'M
doubted merit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-06

Europe has reason to feel perplexed with
the Bosnian revolt, which appears as far from
settlement as ever. According to current re-
ports, Austria purposes occupying the dis
affected district; Russia has advised Monte
negro to remain neutral, and France and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-19
Religious News and Notes.

The religious interest in Phillips continues
good. On July 80 eight were baptized.
The Journal says that Sunday, Aug. 9th,
Rev. S. A. Ives, pastor of the Baptist church at
North Alfred, baptized seven persons.
The Damariscotta Baptist Association will
hold its next session at Kings Mills, Whitefeld,
Sept aud Z.
The Second Advent or Tri-Immersionists
camp-meeting commenced on Sunday at Etna,
and will continue one week.
The Fryeburg camp-meeting, which com
mences August 2Sth, continuing one week, is
to be followed by three days temperance
meeting.
The Second Congregational Society held a
meeting at Biddeford Wednesday evening, and
decided to extend call to Rev. Mr. Merrill of
Adrian, Mich.
The Episcopal church in Thomaston has re-
Gently received new bell, which was placed in
position in the belfry on Tuesday. II is pre-
sent from the Hon. Mr.. O'Brien.
Rev. James Brownville, recently of Sebago,
and BROTHER of the popular pastor of the South
Bridgton Society-has accepted call to labor
with the Baptist Church at Jay Bridge.
Rev. f. o. Ford of Augusta baptized fifteen
persons Sunday, the 18th inst, in Belgrade.
The total number that nave recently received
the rite of baptism in that vicinity is forty five.
The Union meeting house in Edmunds
has been re-dedicated, and meetings are held
there nearly every Sabbath by the Rev. j. H.
Baker.
Rev. Mr.. Bean Of Buxton, of the Freewill
Baptist denomination, has engaged to preach
in Sebago the present summer-one half of
the time in New Limingtou, and the other half
at Mud City.
Last fall the church at Okla, Canada, occu-
pied by Protestant indians, was attacked and
destroyed by Roman Catholics, and this out
rage has recently been followed BY a notifca-
ton to the pastor that he must leave in twenty
four hours.
The Journal says that arrangements have
been made to hold Sabbath school conventions
as follows: Readfeld, August 18th; Fairfield,
August 22nd and 23rd; Pennington, August
oath and 18th. The Rev. Smith Baker of
Lowell, Mass, aud Rev. Ill. A. Shorey of Spen-
Ger, Mass, are expected to take prominent
part,
Bishop Healy consecrated the new Catholic
chapel at Winn on Sunday, the 18th inst. The
building measures 55x35 feet, with sanctuary
and entrance additional. The vestry measures
10x12 feet, and the walls off the main building
are 20 feet in height. The structure has cost
about $4,000, and has ar easy seating Capacity
for 225 - r''
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-19

FRYEBURG ITEMs An exceedingly pleasant
instrumental and vocal copcert was given Thurs
day evening in the vestry of the Congregational
church by amateur musicians. Several fire
flute obligatos were given with piano accompa-
niment, by A., S. Bradley, Esq, of Chicago.
Rev G. d. Barrows OF Lowell made the tenor
of the quartette. Miss Hattie Pike rendered
some fine selections, which were received with
great favor. Mr.. w. f. Ward, our accom-
pllshed pianist, presided at the piano, playing
brilliant closing piece.
The number of visitors in this beautiful
mountain town is unusually large. The Ok
ford House, now greatly enlarged and finely
kept by A. o. & G. W. Pike, is quite full.
Among the guests sojourning at this house are
Rev. G. D. Barrows of Lowell, Rev. M. M. G..
Dana Of Norwich, Conn, G. p Osgood, brother
of the publisher, j. f. Gr:dley of Boston, Mr..
G. Fl. Barker of Penn, III. A. Wood, ESQ.,, of
Bangor, Mrs. Judge Virgin, Mr.. Davis and
family, Mrs. Shaw, Mr., Kaler and family, and
many others from Portland, and Richard Brad
ley OF Chicago. While other mountaia houses
ere complaining of a dearth of boarders, the
Oxford House is enjoying much larger patro-
mage than last year.
Fryeburg promises to become more and more
an attractive summer house for those seeking
mountain air, and an accessible and healthy
resort. S.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-19
Democratic Ward Caueu,e..

The Democrats Of this city met in Ward
Caucuses last evening, and chose five delegates
from each ward to represent them in the
County Convention, to be held in this city
next Tuesday. The following gentlemen were
chosen
Yard One-Chas. Merrill, Chas Stanwood.
Richard f. Cummings, Martin I'll Hogan,
James Comedian.
Ward Ttoo-John B. Littlefield, Henry
Knights, Geo, o. Gosse, Leonard Pencil, VIM.
III. Sargent.
Ward Three-Cyrus F. Jefferson, Ferdinand
Dodge, David G. Drinkwater, Thomas Connor,
Chas. f. Rounds.
Ward -Four Benjamin F. Andrews, David
d. flanagan, Samuel B. Brown, James L.
Hayden, John d. Williams
Ward Fiue-Darus H. Ingraham, George A.
Harmon, A. l.. Dennison, Chas G. Haines,
Chas W. Belknap
Ward Si1-Leonsr1 d. Shepley, Summer q.
Rand, William M. Sargent, William III. Green,
George p Sherwood.
Ward SeUce--M. M. Riggs, Francis Tibbetts,
w L. Keller, ID. IL. Drummond, Bartholomew
Wren.