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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-28
WlS THE LOUISIANA ELECTION 4 FAIR
ONEY

WIS THE LOUISIANA ELECTION 4 FAIR
ONEY
Just men, who mean to get at the truth, are
liable to be misled in either direction by the
conflicting testimony from Louisiana. Their
difficulty, however, is largely due to the fact
that. being accustomed to an orderly and free
condition of society, they do not know what
intimidation means, or how 1t AFFECTS the
credibility of opposing testimony True, every
one realizes that if a voter, white or black,
is in such terror of his life that he does not
dare to vote the ballot Of his choice, that
same man may, and in all human proba-
bility will, by the same coercion or terror, be
prevented from testifying to the truth, or led
to testify to falsehOOd. But Northern people
find it hard to believe that men in large num-
bers can be so terrOrized. They do not know
what it is to live in the wild parishes of
Louisiana, where the population is scattered,
where human life has always been cheap, and
where, ever since the war, the most respect
able Democrats have thought it no shame 70
screen from punishment the slayer of a negro.
Above all, they do not know what it is to
have been born, reared, and to have lived a
lifetime in slavery.
Yet white men, in Northern States, have in
some localities been governed by terror almost
as completely for time. The Molly Mcguire
murders disgraced Pennsylvania for years, but
the law was powerless. Not single person
in all that region dared to give testimony
against the gang; whoever opposed its will
did so at peril of his life; sturdy white work
men, having fear of the gang on one side, and
fear of starvation for self and family on the
other, preferred to risk starvation. The mem
bers of this secret league were minority !;
they had to deal with people accustomed
to law, trained TO the exercise of their rights
more intelligent than the cOnspirators, and
backed by all the wealth and power of great
civilized, Order-loving State. Yet for long
time they ruled with absolute power in GER
tain districts II was impossible to get testi-
mOny against them, to find officers who dared
10 oppose them, OF to elect such officers. Is it
incredible that the same condition of terror
has been maintained in the wild parishes of
Louisiana, where the leaguers are intelligent,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-28

have waited until the end of the game. lie
would have counted that jack then and there
He would have seen in that jack the promise
and the potency of the Presidential election.
Nay, more: if his craftsmanship had been put
to the test under the pressure OF Democratic
necessity, it would have evolved the whole
electoral college from the inner consciousness
of that jack.
But is it too late now ? To be sure the
game is about played out. The Democrats
have 1874 electoral votes and there is still one
to 90. But the statesman is now here, Why
not count Mr.. Charles Francis Adams's noml-
nation, or his defeat, or his butchers bill, OF
bis fathers diary, or his grandfather's por-
trait by COpley, or something or other OF his, as
one electoral votei That will make tie-for
Mr.. Hayes, of course, has 1875 votes-and the
Democratic House will elect Mr.. Tilden.
Craftsmanship took the lead in 1858. Why
not count the jack nOw2 M8s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-28

If would be in cases involving matters OF COM
mercial integrity and of financial fidelity But
she is not inclined.
Cut off from whatever protection an extra
dition treaty would afford, and with Canada as
an asylum for peculators and defaulters at our
very door, there only remains for us extra
ordinary care and watchfulness in preventing
frauds and thefts in public institutions. Flgl-
lance in the future on the part OF Its
new President and the direction will be
much more profitable for the Park Bank
than any little success just now in recov-
ering the money with which Ellis alb
seconded There is feeling, which every in
stance of the kind strengthens, that such
crimes need not occur, and that those who are
employed By stockholders to guard the
assets Of corporation should be held
10 a strSt accountability. 1t is useless, we sup
pose to suggest that officers should be personally
liable for losses occasoned by their own want
of vigilance, though it does not seem too
much to suggest that President who appoints
or promotes clerks that presently turn out to
be thieves, should be held to a pretty rigid ac-
count We shall be told probably that no
amount of watchfulness can be sufficient to
guard in every instance against dishonesty,
and that somebody must be trusted, though no
mans character can be an eflectual guaranty
against his lapse into dishonesty under suffi-
GENTLY powerful temptations. 1t would prob
ably not be well, however, to push this view
too far. 1t might seem, in the minds of the
prudent, a sufficient argument against invest
ing or depOsting money in an institution
conducted too conspicuously upon such
a theory We do not believe that
the caution which is taught by the case of
Ellis is impracticable. Honest clerks are not
afraid of beng watched, and dishonest ones
have no claim upon the tender consideration
of their superiors. The sef-nterested inge-
nuty which devised the limited safeguards
already established ought not to be at fault
when it is found that Others are necessary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-28
TILE PIX BANK DEFALCA1IOM


The authorities of New Brunswick have re-
fused to deliver up Thomas Ellis, the abscondng
and dcfaulting teller of the Park Bank in this
city. As natural sequence, there is a story
that the detectives and the friends represent
Ing Ellis are in consultation, and that some
result satisfactory to both parties may be
reached. THIS points, we suppose, to a resti-
tuition Of portion of the plumber and to an
agreement upon the part of the corporation not
TO prosecute. Under the circumstance this could
hardly be called compromising. IL would
merely be making the best of a bad matter, in
the interest OF the stockholders of the bank
whose dishonest servant is apparently in a
position to negotiate. The story here, how
ever, is that civil proceedings against Ellis
are 10 be begun under English law and that
he is meantime to be held as n fraudulent
debtor. The most unsatisfactory feature of
the transaction is the disclosure which it
makes of the purpose of the English
authorities to stand technically by the
decision in the Winslow case. The
policy OF Spain in surrendering Mr.. Tweed is
hardly one which England would be likely to
follow. Though sanctioned by the highest prin-
cipes of international Law, it is contrary to all
her habits and practices.
The popular idea of the right of asylum has
been strengthened in England by the struggles
for liberty upon the Continent with which she
has always more or less sympathizcd. Her asy-
lum, however, has been generally understood
as sacred rather to rebels than to mere rascals.
Nevertheless, from the earliest ages, there has
existed in organized States a feeling that the
exile is entitled to protection, even though
self banished by his own misdemeanoTs. NapO-
leon surrendering himself to the most implaca-
BILE of his foes, cited the instance of Themis-
toCles seeking refuge in the Court of Arta-
xerxes. ExtraditiOn treaties, however are q
product of modern civilization, and argue
more advanced and reasonable idea of the
duties of nations toward each other than pre-
vailed at a time when war was regarded
as the readiest method of redress. 1t is,
indeed notifying that they should be
necessary; while the expulsion of strangers
from a foreign soil is too ungracious to
be tolerated, except upon the strictest prin-
cipes of personal justice. felon has no
rights anywhere; and it was upon this general
principle that Spain made the recent surrender.
1t would be quite within the limits of public
law if England should now give up Ellis in
the same way; but as we have said, it would
not be in accordance with her precedents and
policy. If she were inclined to strain point
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-28
TIE NEWS THIS MOANING.

FoREIGN.-England is disposed to allow the col
lective occupation of the Turkish provinces. -
A Russian army of the Vistula is being organized
- In Mexico, Iglesias still claims to be PTesi-
dent, - More Spanish troops have arrived in
Cuba.
DoMEsT1c-The Florida canvassers have organ
lied and invited Northern gentlemen TO be present
at their meetings; the imprisoned South Carolina
canyasscrs have been liberated from Jail by the
limited States Court; Gen. Grant has ordered the
army to preserve order at Columbia, and Wade
Hampton. Senator Gordon and Others protest
AGAINST interference. - Doubt exists as to
whether the disabilities of a Missouri Presidential
elector have been removed. == -Four persons
were burned in a Ere at Chicago
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-Mayor Wickham nominated
James S. Thayer for Controller but the Aldermen
tabled the nomination. 1t Is believed that Mr.
Thayer will decline, and John Kelly will be ap-
pointed if he consents. - The Brooklyn Alder
men acquitted Commissioner Fowler. 60 Tho
Congressional Silver Commission goes to Washing
ton, after much work in this city. -= Patrick
Taft, a watchman at Hunters Point, was killed by
Dennis Byer Dyer says the shooting accidental.
- Gold 1O9ls 1904 109le- Gold value of the
legaltender dollar at the close, 916IO cents Stocks
dull and lower, closing weak.
TIE WEAruER.-THE TRIBUNE's local observa-
lions indicate partly cloudy weather and threat
ening sky. - In this city yesterday there was
rain and snow. Thermometer, 500, 80, $50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-28
POLITICAL NOTES.

A non partisan pilgrim from New-Orleans
wonld be mighty interesting well as rare peisoS'
age just now.
AS boomerang, Congressman Pottcrs leuei
on the power OF tue House to occt President was =
beautiful 1t demolished that view OF the mean
ing Of the Constitution completely that 1t VIII new
be heard Of again.
All authorities seem to agree that the
next Speaker will be the Gov Tldsl picks ouI ".
the place II must be comforting Mr. Cox, under lO'~
circumstances, TO remember his attitude toward Wv,
Ttden at st. Louis It IA said By the Governors fens
that while he never says anything about the noSo"'
Of his enemies, he never forgets them
Congressman Saylers friends are pIofessiss
much confidence In bis success in the contest ZOE "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-28
Business Monies.

"NEC FRACTUM Nee FLEXUM."
Inn happy 10 announce that have purchased the Quincy
coerv ~ Union square, CWest), and RESUMED BUSINESS
The practical facilities Of this establishment equal II mol SUI
PASS anything Of the kind in NewYork enabling me 10 posi-
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before the recent Gre shall give personal a'Ie
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will remain follows;
JBPRRIAL CARDS '''''SO Per uoN
CARIEs DE VIsITEs. POI uo@
GEO. RoCRwOOD,
CNext to TiEany's) IL Unonsquare' lWestI
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-28

THE SENl-WEEKLY TRIBUNE will be ready TINS morning
ats O'clock in wrappers for mailing. Price cents.
Advertisements for this weeks issue OF THE WEEKLY
RBUNE must be handed in To- Ddv Price 81 per llne
Uptown advertisers leave their fayor for THR IkBuE
all Broadway 3lsts OF 308 W. 1Sdst cor otha'e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-28

Descriptive letters from the United States be-
came more frequent in the European journals as
the International Exhibition approached It's closing
day. The most of them were good-humored and
about as correct in statement as could be expected
but devoid of original or important views The
correspondent of The london Times, having heard
that his letters were lacking in " local color went
10 Newport in the hope of finding some. He was
invited to dinner and was greatly disappointed TO
find everything tamely English, except that the
salt was covered with red and green peppers"
Even the conversation ran upon much the same top
les rs in London. The French and German cores
pondents spread themselves the country as much
as possible: they visited New Orleans, Chicago, the
Rocky Mountains. They associated mostly with their
own countrymen and gave surface-pictures of Amer
lean life. The last letter of NJ de Molinari to the
Journal DIES Debats contained this incident: train
half a mile long took mefrOm Philadelphia to New
York in the evening. The crowd which fills the
single class of these democratic cars is rather mixed
Not far from me an elegant Miss, carefully gloyed,
and with quite an aristOcratc air. the object Of
devoted attention from three young beaus, while on
the next seat middle-aged gentleman took OFT first
his shoes and then his stockings. The operation
seemed to give him great relief and he then crossed
his legs in a manner which will not describe. He
was runaway from Chicago"
They cannot say in England that we do not occa-
sionay send them over n rst-rate rogue. We do not
90 so far as to put the mysterious Sade in that cate
CORY but there is moral doubt about scamp from
these parts, calling himself Charles Howard some
times and then Count Won Howard, and occasionally
Herr Won Howard-Seefeld, not to mention other
titles The Count Charles Won Towards particular
little game was TO write to English gentlemen of
wealth and responsibility telling them of some will
in favor of the person addressed of which testament
Count Charles had exclusive knowledge, for which
he must be paid. Two eager claimants each adj
vanced ESQ before seeing the wills, nor have they
seen them yet. The Count Won Howard-Seefeld,
however has seen the inside of jail and is likely to
see that interior for time to come. The way in
which the universal gudgeOn always and every
where rises to that kind of fly is really notifying.
There is check in the rise of the cost of silk. IL
does not follow however that silk dresses will be
any cheaper in consequence. In Europe people are
alarmed mt the prospect Of 1t is supposed that
ladies will buy less expensive clothes than usual
while the men are putting on their armor Hence
dealings In both raw silk and silk goods almost
wholly suspended in Lyons, France, at the date OF
the last advces. In this country nobody will buy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-28

The Philadelphia Tines which is barely year and
half old has just moved into splendid building.
which it has erected on the corner of Chestnut and
Eighth-sts. for its own uses sinces its success
newspaper was. established. The Times celebrates
its entry into its quarters bya review of its
cessful career, and some exuberant comparisons Of
its circulation and business with those OF its rivals
in Philadelphia and journals in Ncw-York. Col. A.
K Mcclure, its editor, made brilliant success in
country journalism many years ago at his old homo
in Chambersburg and he has shown that Phlladel-
phia is abundanty willing to sustain paper which
shall be cheap without being scurrous aud politi-
cal without being blindy partisan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-28

any large amount of silk In any form till the election
is determined What that has to do with the value
of silk is not so clear; but it takes q very small
show of clouds to excite merchants fear of storm
There is not however enough prospect of abroad
or at home to encourage families in the hope that
thereby their dresses will soon be made cheaper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-28
Let South Carolina keep the peace to-day
We have had trouble enough from that quarter

Twenty-Five thousand Spanish troops have so
far arrived in Cuba, and done nothing. The
rivals who sent ont Gen. Martinez-CampOs are
likely to be gTatifed by his disgrace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-28

1t is to be hoped that sufficient troops can
be spared from Washington to inspire salutary
fear among the Mexican authorities who have
treated American citizens so roughly at Mata-
moros. Border outrages increase in proportion
as our troops are withdrawn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-28

Several complicated legal questions concern
ing requests have been settled by the decision
in the HobrOOk win case. Unlike most trials
of the kind, this one results in carrying out
with few exceptions the wish of the testatOr,
notwithstanding the bulk of the property is
devised to benevolent associations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-28

Distrust of the Board of Aldermen or doubt
of the disposition of John Kelly to accept the
position of Controller caused Mayor Wickham
to hesitate yesterday in his purpose of sending
to the Board the nomination of the Tammany
leader Compelled, however, by law to nom
mate within ten days of the expiration Of Con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-28

While Prince Napoleon can never expect to
be President of French Republic, it is posi-
BILE for him to attain great influence in the
State. His recent, attack upon the clerical
party is in harmony with bis reputation for
holiness and independence. The ultra-radicals
will cOndOne his faults, for they have need of
him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-28

1t would not be an unreasonable thing to haul in
the campaign banners at cnce without waiting for
those Louisiana electors to get their certificates.
mantle of boar frost trimmed with icicles might be
a congenial and felicitous dTaping for an efigy OF
the Hon. Charles Francis Adams. but the portraits
of our next President and Vice-President would
wear pinched and detected look when hanging
out in weather on the minus side of zero, which
would elicit feelings of cOmmiseration instead Of
those sentiments of reyerential awe with which per-
sonages hedged about by the divinity of Office de-
light to inspire the beholder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-28

At the request Of the Association for the Advance
ment of Science and Art ex-Gov. Joseph K. Hawley
has consented to deliver address i'll Steinway Hall
next Monday evening on tho Results of the Inter-
national Exhibition" If the Centennial Exhibition
did nothing else, it proved that Americans have a
genius for organization. 1t was from first to last
triumph of good management and hard Yankee
sense. AS the President Of the Commission, Gov.
Hawley has a right to celebrate its success and
what he says of its results will command wide atten-
fion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-28

Times must be hard indeed in Louisiana.
The returns from one parish lay in the express
office ten days because the Returning Board
hadn't the seventy-fve cents with which TO
pay the expresSage. And now the secretary
of the Board delays sending telegram ordered
by the Board because there were no funds to
pay for it, In both cases they were Demo
cratic returns that were wanted, and Demo-
Gratis furnished the necessary money. This is
one Southern claim that can be paid in
fractional currency.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-28

troller Green's term, the Mayor sent in the
name of James S. Thayer. Mr.. Thayers con-
firmation of course depends on Mr. Kelly; 1t
is not even certain that Mr.. Thayer can accept
if confirmed; and the outlook of the whole
matter is about as it Mas stated yesterday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-03-24

place Of dramatic attraction in Memphis,
Murdoch. the elder Booth, Mrs. Farrau.
Maggie Mitchell, Eliza Logan and her
father, Julia Dean. Collins (the Irish
%comedisn), Florence. Chanfrau, Coul-
dock, Charlotte Cushman, Matilda Her.
ron, and other celebrities, having an.
peared therein before fashionable audi
ences. In 1858, when the New Memphis
Theater was erected, the old Washington
street theater passed out Of existence.
The Sublime Oriental Order Of HumiL
ity, organized a few weeks ago in this
city, is increasing in numbers rapidly.
The order is Of Persian and Hebrew orr.
gin and its tenets are based upon the ira
ditions of the past-traditions that are
poetical and instructive to modern man.
Last night quite a number of neophites
bowed at its sacred shrine and we're ele.
waited among the number of the elect.
Private warehouse cases were argued
before the Recorder to-day by & humber
OF attorneys engaged to represent the
cotton warehouse men whs Claim that
these places are private warehouses,
owned by the cotton merchants, and are
not therefore liable for city taxes on
privileges. Recorder Duff reserved his
opinion until the City Attorney could
l'Ok into the question and hunt up au.
thorities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-03-24
WITHOUT MONEY OR FRIENDS.


A YOung Lady, Elected From a
Boarding House for Debt, com.
pital.
Courier. journal, 23d.J
a reporter and In officer sat conversing
in First street station last evening D
corning the charity Of one Of the second
li%eutenants, who has recently performed
a number of good deeds. Suddenly a
light step was heard, the door opened,
and a yelled lady entered, followed by
two negro women The yelled lady re.
NAMED standing near the door, one OF
the others stood by her, and a third
walked over to a stove and warmed her
feet. The reporter aud the officer looked
inquiringly, but neither or tbetrio spoke,
doubtless having resolved TO remember
the advice given children, to speak only
when spoken to.
What is itH' finally asked the officer.
This lady wishes somebody to help
her, said one of the negroes.
Has anything serious happened to
madam inquired the reporter.
Well, yes, sir, / think there has; !
have ne place to sleep in ne friends and
not a nickel"
What has caused your trOuble2n
Il was put out Of the house for debt
tonight, and the proprietors kept my
trunk and clothes"
will you please tell me how it all
hspCeued, and then perhaps l can assist
II camc up from Memphis with my
brother, who placed me atthe house and
said to stay there until he returned and
paid my board. This was several weeks
ago. My board hasn't been paid, my
brother has not come back and last night
the people who keep the house refused to
let me stay longer. | offered 10 do any
kind Of work to pay my expenses, but
they would not consent, and ] had to
leave. | should not like to 20 to a
place unless | know its character, as |
must now be very careful Of what | do"
Have you tried the Young Women's
Home, on West Walnut"
Il went down there, but | could not
get in. as ] could show no recommends
ton. The lady who is manager, or chair
man, as they call her, said she could do
nothing for me. think it very strange
t1at should be treated so I'M great city
like Louisville, where there are SO many
churches and preachers"
The reporter then advised the young
lady, who said her name was Margaret
Reed, Of Memphis, to seek shelter at the
hospital. This she did, and through the
kindness OF Officers Jamison and Har-
din, and Mrs. Gary, was afforded lodgings
for the night