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It appears now that MI. Barrett, who
recently absconded from this country in de-
fault to several estates, had also raised
money by forgery, and this offence is included
in our extradition treaties with England and
France Should he, therefore, be found in
either of those countries he can be returned
and dealt with according to law for the crime
of forgery. For the other offence, however
the greater crime-he would still be ont Of
the reach of justice. Here is the startling
contrast-the wicked inequality of the law
made painfully clear. For twenty thousand
dollars wrongfully obtained from one source
this man could be sent to the State Prison
for perhaps fourteen years. For one hun
bred thousand dollars, perhaps two hundred
thousand, wrongfully obtained from another
source re cannot be punished in any
way whatever He robs o steamship COM
pany and it is O crime; he robs families,
orphans, widows, and it is kind of miscon-
duct, an improperly, whatever you choose,
but not crime. Now, which of the two
powerful corporation or an orphan child
needs most the protection OF the law? Why
should the law unequally protect one per-
sons property and not anothers? Can any
one give any good reason why man should
be punished for offences against those who
can in some degree help themselves and not
be punished for offences against those who
are altogether helpless? This defect in our
law should be remedied. We are in this re-
spect behind the world. In other civilized
countries dishonest trustees are punished,
and in England the penalty extends in some
cases 70 transportation. That such offences
are not punished here is shame to our
.,,cfioa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08

candidates for the Presidency, these words
Of inspiration are often needed for is it not
also written by the wisest of men, Boast
not thyself of tomorrow. for thou knowest
not what a day may bring forth" Never
was there a more perplexing canvass for
the Presidency never q time when, with
the varying omens, the result was
more uncertain. Never was the Unknown
Man more interesting parsonage in our
politics. He came to the front in 1874 as
Polk, in 1852 as franklin Pierce, in 1860 as
Lincoln. All the signs favor Conkling now,
as they favored Van Buren, and Cass and
Seward. In the meantime let us look on
with good temper, without impotence,
never forgetting the glorious hopes and
promptings of the centennial time, and feel
ing assured that whoever enters the race in
the spring, and whoever wins in the fall,
the Republic of Washington and Adams
will live, land that government of the peo-
pie, by the people and for the people shall
not perish from the EARTH"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08
ozark Lantern" Politics.

Now that Tammany Hall has ON organ
which is honored with the patronage of
Augustus Schell there is one point to which
we commend the attention of the editor.
This is the Know Nothing feature of the
Tammany Society. As our readers know,
Tammany Hall is governed by q secret Order.
This was never SO clearly shown as in the
controversy between Tweed and the Young
Democracy. When the leaders of the Young
Democracy had the power to remove Tweed,
Connolly and their gang, the secret lodge
interfered. The result was that Tweed and
his gang were enabled to rob the city of
many millions Of dollars. This power still
remains. The secret dark lantern Know
Nothing lodge has the power to do now what
it did then. This power the people repu-
dated at the last election. We urge the
honest men of Tammany-the men who be-
lieve in the integrity of the party and the
triumph Of its principles, such men as
Erastus Brooks and Augustus Schell, to
throw aside this dark lantern feature and
make Tammany clear, open and free. Let
MS have an organization of the people gov
erning the party for the good of the people.
We commend this principle to Mr.. Schell
and his organ as something that may be dis
cussed with advantage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08
Our R.prs.sns.s.v. in London.

It is thought by the World that II Mr..
Longfellow is lin all other respects fit for
the English mission" the fact that he is
poet is IAN additional recommendation.
While it threats thus lightly the poetic faculty
it gives at length an account of poets in all
the moods of the Muse from satirical to ro-
mantle, who have been distinguished in po-
litical and diplomatic activities, and its
citation of names will suggest the reflection
that the intellectual and moral attributes
which make q successful poet are precisely
those that fit q man to shine in diplomacy.
Keener perception than is the possession OF
ordinary mortals is perhaps the first OF poetic
attributes perception whose processes are
SO swift that to the many the result is deemed
an intuition-a perception that pierces all
mere forms and outward DISCUSSES and dis
covers the very inward nature of an act or
thought. But such perception is not more
truly the essential Characteristic of poet
than it is and must be of every great diplo-
matist- 1t is often his primary duty to dis
cover the thoughts of men who use language
only to conceal them. But with the thought
discovered, with the idea possessed, it is
equally the function of poet and diplomatist
10 handle it with delicacy, tact and nicely Of
art that recognizes all the shades of all the
phases of propriety. 1t is still our opinion,
therefore, that no better name than that Of
Mr.. Longfellow can be suggested for the
English mission. Mr.. Longfellow is our
preference but if the President should
care to honor poetry and this metropolis and
journalism at once the name of William
Cullen Bryant will occur to all as proper
nomination, and one that would properly sus-
tain the literary antecedents of the position.
Ralph Waldo Emerson would be accepted
with enthusiasm by those whom we have to
please on the other side in these matters;
while here itwould be regarded as choice
creditable to the administration. Mr.. En-
erson's studies and thoughts are deemed by
the many rs aside altogether from the prac-
tical affairs of life but this is an error.
He is gentleman of high culture and pure
life and would get our character out of the
diplomatic quarantine into which it has
been put by recent events.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08

ANOTHER REPUBLICAN Gun FOR CoNKLrNo.-
Hon. John NJ. Francis-the editor of the
Troy Times, and the leading republican
journalist of the State outside of New
York-pronounces in the heartiest manner
for Roscoe Conkling. Mr.. Francis believes
in New York and in New York statesmen.
He will not follow Curtis and the Yankee
Ring which controls the Union League. He
stands by his State all the time, and by the
representative republican of the State. Mr..
Francis could not write as fascinating an
essay as Mr.. Curtis on the way to beh ave"
and on fashions. When it comes to politics
he has the sense and foresight which distin-
guished Mr.. Greeley.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08

for his virtues and learning. But we have
other prelates in other sections worthy OF
the honor. Let us suggest the learned and
eloquent prelate of South Carolina. Bishop
Lynch. Bishop Lynch is one Of the chiefs
Of American Catholicism. He is Southern
man, and his elevation would be compli-
ment to the South. Archbishop Kenrick. OF
ST. Louis, would also be an excellent prince
of the Church. America is large enough for
half dozen cardinals, and His Holiness
should remember our venerable prelates in
apportioning his honors. Anyhow, let us
have cardinal for the West and another for
the South.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08

London has 1884 cabs, Of which 4, 223 are
four-wheelers and 3,641 hansoms. These
cabs are owned by $500 different proprie-
tors, and are let out by the day to licensed
drivers, of whom there are 1893. The ex-
cess of drivers is due to the fact that the
same cab goes often night and day, and is
let out to one driver for the day and to
leaves margin for drivers incapacitated by
i'll health or otherwise. The average OF
horses kept by proprietors is three for
cab-say in round numbers %, 600 horses.
Here, therefore, is an enormous industry.
Nearly three thousand small proprietors
have their capital in it /; twenty thousand
poor men-stablemen and drivers-get their
living out OF it, and many thousand others,
as feed dealers, horseshoers, carriage
builders, &C., are benefited by it.
All this great industry built up on
what? On the public demand to be carried
short distances at cheap rates. With one Of
these cabs, on their systenua man could 60
from the HERALD Office to Union square in
ten minutes, for twenty-five cents, and for
every additional mile, in any direction, only
twelve cents At such cheap rate to travel
swiftly and comfortably in cosey, pleasant
vehicle would seem in this city as if the mil
lennium had suddenly dropped upon rs.
Few if any proprietors in London run
their own cabs. They hire them to the
licensed drivers at SO much day. the rate
being different for busy or dull seasons.
-Four dollars and half is the highest rate
for hansoms two and half for four
wheelers. And all that the driver makes
above this is his profit. From the fact that
so many men live on the industry it is evil
dent that they commonly make q fair
amount above their rate of hire. How is it
that we, as commercial people, with q
spirit of enterprise, cannot or do not organ
ize an industry in this nature to supply the
demand here, as in London, for cheap
transportation Our demand is not SO
great, but it is in its nature the same; and
why can it not be similarly supplied, SO far
as it goes?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08
why Did tho Democrats Vote Against
Mr.. Oana3

Some of the independent newspapers
are censuring the Senate for allowing
itself to be .sled by the ear" by General
Butler and voting against the confirmation
of Mr. Dana. But it now seems that the
larger part of those who voted against Mr..
Dana were democrats. If the democrats had
supported him he would have been con-
frmed. We may infer that the democratic
Senators are not men to allow General Butler
to lead them by the ears, so that we must
look further for On explanation.
Why did the democrats vote against Mr..
Dana? He is gentleman. He is scholar
and jurist of varied and rare requirements.
His nomination commended itself to the
best people in America and England. He
had shown by his running for Congress
against General Butler that he was no parti-
san. There could be no objection to him as
Minister. The fact that General Butler OPP
posed him was warrant for democratic sup
port We cannot imagine that Senators like
Bayard, Thurman and Randolph would vote
against o gentleman and scholar because
he was republican. AS patriots they would
be more likely to help the President than to
hinder him. Why, then, was he not con-
frmed?
In his notes to Wheaton's international
Law Mr.. Dana opposed the right Of secession
and the whole line of argument advanced by
the se0ssionists to sanction their war upon
the Union. The avowal of this doctrine,
if we are we'll informed, cost him the votes
of consistent and conscientious Southern
men like Gordon, Cockrell, Ransom, and
other distinguished Confederate officers.
Those Senators having taken up arms and
risked their lives in defence Of the ideas
which Mr.. Dana opposed it WINS only natu-
raj that they should not wish him to 60 to
England as their representative; but such
considerations could hardly enter into the
minds Of democrats who we're Union men.
As it now stands the only intelligent
reason for the opposition Of the democratic
Senators to Mr.. Dana's confirmation is that
he opposed secession and oil the doctrines
involved in secession. If any other reason
exists let us know it. This is dreadful
record to make at the outset of canvass for
the. Presidency.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08

The Emperor Of Brazil comes to as in q
double capacity-frst, as the ruler of the
greatest American nation, our own ex-
Continent much as the United States the
Northern; and second, as man personally
distinguished for his learning, humanity and
enterprise. He should be welcomed on his
visit to this country, not only as the repre-
sentative of an empire with which we are in
friendly relations, and who. because of that
fact, should be received with all
courtesy, but also rs sovereign
who has nobly sought to promote
the welfare of his people. He is COM
mended to us by his virtues as well as his
rank. Such royal visitors are rare and we
should not merely honor them for their own
merits, but "use them after our own
dignity" We know that our best citizens
appreciate the importance Of this approach
ing visit of Dom Pedro, and that the meet
ing to be held at Delmonico's tonight to
consider what steps should be taken
to extend him proper Inequalities
during his stay in this city will
meet universal approval. New York may
be considered the front door of the
Republic, and the whole country is inter-
ested in our conduct 1t may rest content
that SO far as the metropolis is concerned
the reputation of America will be sustained;
but beyond this civic welcome the imperial
guest should be officially received by the
government Our feet should meet him in
the lower bay and escort his ship through
the Narrows-the threshold of our watery
halls. The highest officers of the govern
ment should meet him in this city the
moment his foot touches, for the first
time, the earth of North America. That
is oil that is required Of us, and all
that Dom Pedro would wish. Useless cere-
monies are undesirable, but some proper
ceremonies are demanded for the sake Of the
dignity of both our guest and ourselves. If
the government discharges its duty in this
matter the people will see to the rest. They
will escort, with military and civic honors,
the Emperor from the Battery to his hotel
and attest the sincerity with which all Amer
lea welcomes him in her centennial year.
We cannot afford to seem cold or Indifferent
on an occasion when two continents meet,
each to congratulate the other on its vast
improvement and growth.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08

ASEvERE STORM swept from the lake region
eastward through New York and New Eng
land yesterday afternoon, missing quite q
dust in the streets of this city. An evident
atmospheric revolution was in progress and
as all such disturbances have but one direc-
ton we will learn in due time the effects on
the Banks of Newfoundland. The weather
here has grown perceptibly colder under the
influence Of the Northwestern that followed
the storm, and promises to be cool and clear
or partly clouded to-day. Yesterdays storm
shows that our prediction as to the useful
ness of the Ulster for little while longer
was we'll founded.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08

ExTnADrr1oS. There are now three pris-
oners charged with forgery -winslow, of
Boston; Gray, Of New York. and Brent, of
Louisville-in London awaiting extradition,
but there is delay over their surrender be-
cause Of the questions springing out Of the
Lawrence case. Whatever may be the
merits of the English claim in regard to
Lawrence in its present shape it does not
justify a notification of the treaty. The
surrender of the three prisoners named is
asked upon grounds clearly within the
treaty, and when Lawrence is tried for an
other than an cxtraditablc offence it will be
time enough to determine what is to be done
with the treaty.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

A. H Stephens is still very feeble.
Clymer wants to put a hesdstone Belknap
Il is claimed that the cholera does not attack the
Hebrew
Blaine gives personal attention to his chances in
New England
French ladies' blouscs and top boots shoot hares
and cartridges.
Supervising Architect Potter Is examining the public
buildings In Cincinnati
Since 1855 moro than 100 900 Cinnamon have arrived
at the port Of San Francisco.
II is strange that that shower Of flies camc Just after
the dried currant and mincc-pie season.
The Toronto Leader says that low style OF sensa-
tonal literature In tho United States has had an evil
influence in Canada
Congressman Iamar's health has improved but he u
Constantly threatened with paralysis OF which he haa
already hal ono attack.
new expedition is going to explore the Okefcnoks
swamp in Florida for the purpose Of discovering the
OF the mysterious smoke which asccnds from its
junges
The Baltimore american (rop says II was one OF ths
Of President Grant that he never under
stood the Importance OF having FIRST class lawyer 4
the head Of the Department Of Justice.
signor Carlo sestini ssnor Giuseppe sestni sIgnos
Carlo Padorani, sgnor vigna dol Ferris, signor Man
tellin signor Pho and Sgnor Professor Can
talamcssa OF Lcghorn, the Italian Commissioners ia
tho Exhibition, arrived in tins city yesterday per
Anchor line steamer Victoria
The New Orleans Republican (rcp) proclams
that IL has "madc tho proof that conservatism in
Louisiana Is devoted to the Union and does not intend
TO abandon the Union, while democracy openly de.
nounccs the Union as Il is and proposes TO bury the
present Union principles and take whatever form OF
government may spring from its grave"
Washington correspondent Of tho Raleigh m G.,
Ne,cs writes March 3l:-.l have Just seen Colonel
Mosby, who is, as you know, one OF Grants right
bowers. He had just from conference with ths
President at the White House. and he says thai Grant
Is still In tho field candidate for reelection that
he considers New Hampshire an endorsement, Of b,x
administration, and Is determined II possible 10 secure
q third tcrm.n
The Sun, Of April I, said:--wc are bound 10 report
the fact that Senator Conkling Is becoming stronger
and stronger as candidate for the nomination or tho
Cincinnati Convention. General Grant has declared IN
his favor, and though Grants support is now rathe,
Injurious In the Northern States II can help greatly In
the South. With New York and Pennsylvania and
large force Of freedmen and carpet to back him
u VIII be difficult to beat Mr. Conkiing at Cincinnati
and u 10 more likely than ever that tho republican
party OF the whole country VIII soon be shouting for
him and proving by figures, which cannot lie that he
10 sure 10 b elected"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08

GNx's BABY JENKINS is one Of that peculiar
class Of statesmen who expect to make
reputation by constant endeavors to call at
tention to themselves His plan is to ask the
Ministry delicate or difficult questions, and
to make the most of the replies. The latest
endeavor of this kind was in regard to Diff
Britain over the fisheries question, and, being
reprovcd in the House for his offensive Ian
guagc toward the American government, he
retorted with notice Of motion that the
course of the Ministry is dilatory and in
furious. 1t is not likely, however, that
jenkins anger will overturn the Disneli
Ministry or embroil the two countries in
war;
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08

AMERICAN CARDINALS. We note that the
two cardinals appointed by the Pope are
Italians. Why does not His Holiness follow
up the happy selection Of Cardinal Nc
Closkey by sending the berTetta to two or
three other American prelates? Our readers
will remember that it was in response to the
suggestion of the HERALD that the Pope
named the first American Cardinal. His
Holiness will certainly admit that the graft
fication which attended this act justified it.
We have cardinal in New York esteemed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08

CONGREGATIONAL DIssESsIoNs are likely to
be the natural fruit of the action of the diff
ferent councils in regard to the Beecher
scandal. The withdrawal of Messrs. Bud
ington, Storrs, Taylor and Mcfarland from
the Association Of Ministers is only the be-
ginning of the troubles. 1t is not little
singular that these discussions should occur
in the Congregational fold, where tho indie
pendence Of each church u 90 highly
priced
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08

The Lsagus Island Navy Yard Frauds
It l. curious story which comes to M
from Philadelphia, foreshadowing the testi>
mony which is to be adduced before the
Naval Committee Of the House, touching the
contracts of Nathaniel Mckay for the removal
OF the navy yard to League Island. Mckay is
bold and astute operator, and, no doubt,
will justify many of his acts on the ground
that it is the right of o contractor to care for
his own interests. His efforts at getting rid
of competitors in the bidding for contracts
are, perhaps, of this character, and though
morally wrong, it may be doubted whether
his. acts are legally punishable. The
alleged appropriation of government prop
erty under cover of other property
actually bought by him at those
peculiar auctions which he is an adept in
devising, is, if true, an entirely different
matter, and the whole question resolves into
an inquiry whether or not theft was COM
mitted by Mckay and his agents, with the
connivance of the Navy Department The
charges IRE boldly made, however. by the
persons who are offering themselves as wit.
nesses to the committee, and they must BE-
sifted to the bottom. McKay's character az
bold and adventurous seeker after
the interests of Nathaniel Mckay, at
whatever cost of combinations and
promises, is well known; but we should
be slow to accept as true the offences
so confidently charged against him, and we
await the investigation with painful interest
as one of the most important which has ever
taken place in this country. Not only is
McKay's integrity involved in this issue.
but the honor of Secretary Robson also and
the good name of the department and the
government. All we can hope is that the
inquiry will vindicate them, though at the
same time we ore bound to confess that the
allegations are supported by an array Of
facts and of names which give the charges .
very ugly look.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-08

TIM QUEEN OF ENGLAND now only needs
her own assent to be called Empress Of
India" and as she desires the title there can
be little doubt that she will assume IT. For
. l. NC times tho kings Of England we're ac-
oustomed to call themselves kings Of France,
and thore is certainly more reason for the
new assumption than thore was for the
ancient title. =.