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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-06
MANToN MARBLES SUCCESSOR.

Philadelphia Press:-"Since the New York World
has passed from the hands OF Mr. Manton Marble, for
fourteen years its proprietor and editor has boz
come the property OF Mr.. William Henry Hurlbcrt it
seems to have taken new lease and certainly have
improved IN tone and ability Few modern news
papers have been better than tho World Man:
the best sch OF the democratic party have
tribuicd to its columns, aud Mr.. Manton Marble him
self has not only been successful director, but w
happy 10 learn, rctres with considerable fortune
As the leading organ OF tho democratic party the
World has been cnchant and energetic, but too oftcl
personal and prcjudiceu. Mr.. Hurlbcrt Is sngulary
qualified FOR his undertaking.; man OF learning and
cnlture and OF large experience and reading. We are
happy to notice that, while adding much TO the attrac
tons OF his paper the acrimonious spirit which too
often ds1gurcd II has been discarded"
Mobile tAa) Regiser:-sMr. Marble owned few
shares OF the stock and desiring 10 have the entire
control OF the paper in his own hands, he gradually
ceeded in getting the whole Of It. What the actual
value of the paper at that tlmo am not able 10
say, but learn good authority that Mr. Marble
refused two offers OF $500 900 tor his pror
erty. His successor. Mr. hubert, is also held in high
esteem. He has been known for many years one OF
the most brilliant writers the American press and
personal popularity he is not outrankcd by any man
in New YORK. He ~ great favoritc in the clubs and
In society, stands III high rcpute authority
almost every social ethical subject and display
astonishing amount OF erudition the short.
democratic, though he has never hitherto had occasion
TO present them IN any iorciDe manner TO the pub
lc his specially as An editorial writer on the World
being rather the questions which interest social nd
literary circles than those connected with politics. IL
likely that he will be a strong partisan, his
character being rather mid and easy for that, but no
can be thoroughly IN earnest and no doubt ne will rem
der faithful service in his ncw position The stat re-
mains the same AS II was under Mr.. Marble. with Mr..
Schuyler as managing editor and the general character
OF the paper VIII, OF course. be unchanged"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-06
Views Of Those Who Have Second Choice
and Who Have Not.
THE WAY TO WIN.
What the Opponents of Roscoe Would
Do if They Could.
The Empire States Importance
in the Election.

Ever since the Syracuse Convention was held which
nominated delegates to the Cincinnati Convention
there has been small difference Of opinion among
the shrewdest politicians OF this State to what
the Convention really intended by its action. Was 1t
in favor OF Conklng notg With OF ascer
tanning exactly whether there not serious
opposition TO Mr. Conkling in the Convention, and
whether the large given to the Curtis resolution
which was offered for the purpose of preventing
pledged delegation being sent to Cincinnati was
really vote against Mr. conkling, several trusty
HERALD correspondents have for the past three weeks
made 1t their duty sound the delegates in the var-
aus districts from one end of the State to the other
The result Is certainly a very gratifying one to Mr..
conkng out of the seventy delegates it will be seen
that there are only four who not out and out on
his slde The Interviews however, given below will
speak for themselves
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-06
POLITICAL NOTES.

Cincinnati Commercidl.-'.D cmocratic newspapers
dealing gently with Mr.. Blaine. He would make
such splendid republican candidate for the Presl-
dency-ror the democrats. 1t would be very foolish
organ of the democratic party that would do anything
just to disturb the discipline Of the Blaine dec-
cations to the Cincinnati Convention"
Detroit Free Press sThc verdict Of those who fairly
and imparaly read the testimony will be that Multi
gan told the truth about the Consushp, and that
Blaine guilty Of contemplate quibble."
New London Comm Telcgrdm:-"Mr. Blaine Is
longer among the Presidential possibilities. In the
light Of recent developments his nomination by the
republican party would be suicidal policy"
Harrisburg tpa) Telegrdph:-'eThe idea Of nomnat-
ing General Hancock is not good one, politically he
killed rather too many democrats during the war TO
awake the enthusiasm Of the party in the SOUTH"
Forncy's Washington Sunday Chronicie:-''we
hope our suSncions are unfoundod but we cannot
bring NJ to any other conclusion than that
enemies than those cngcndered by politics have
taken tho field to destroy Mr. Blaine"
Norristown (Pa.) Herald :sThe question Of vcracity
is longer between Mullgan and Blaine, but be-
tween Mugan the one hand and Blaine, Carpenter
and Black the other and against the contradiction
OF such witnesses his tale is not likely to md many
believers"
Baltimore American 1--WE should like 10 see par
tisan majority attempt expe Mr.. Blaine from his
seat in the House. There would DO such uprising
of the patriotic people Of tho country to protest
against the outrage has notbeen since 1851"
Philadelphia EreninJ Buuetin:-"If Belknap can be
lmpeachcd hour after he out Of Office other
may be impeached twenty years after he has left
the public SERVICE and the practice OF that principle
may serious trouble in the future"
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THE PLANET VENUS BY DAYLIGHT.

To THE EDITOR HERALD
The planet Venus Is In an excellent position
to be In the daytime To-day, AZ any convenient
hour look the through piece Of smoked glass
IL passes behind the Of some building, and
hours nfty.two minutes later place the eye in
exactly the same position and Venus will be II
intense white point in the place which occapied By
the upper limb OF the sun. BY noticing where thu
shadow Of the corner OF the building strikes, and
subsequently. placing the eye al that point, ths
smoked glass may be dispensed with; but In this way
the position OF Venus cannot be exactly known Al
the and planet pass nearly head at this
II will be convenient method, where II bs
done, observe It through opening the root,
withdrawing the eye as tar as practicable. In this
way the ee IS less dazzed and the will be much
easily seen
Tomorrow observing the before. two hours
and nifty minutes later Venus will be in the place
occupied by the suns centre. on Thursday the differ.
OF time will be two hours aud orty eight min
utcs and Venus viii DC the place occupied b.
the suns lower limb.
In the Telescope at this time Venus has n crescent
shape, Ike new noon, which VIII gradually grow
more slender unt u passes the July H. II has
been supposed by some observers that portion
OF The planet can be dmly against the dark sky
as was seen IN the transit, and 'sthc old
moon in the new moons arms y Others consider thi
an optical deuson and that Il disappears II thu
bright portion be hidden by bar across the field
view. ne attention Of astronomers has lately bccf
specaiy caica 10 this phenomenon and IL supposed
that even should II be variable in its character
question may be settled within the next tw6 month";
by taxing The prccauon above stated 10 the satisfas
ton Of all
From tue 9Th TO the sh OF June Venus may be found
Va any telescope upon stand by pointing IL she
proper portion OF the suns disc having adjusted the
FOCUS pr distinct vision and leaving for the requisite
time, as stated above; when, upon again looking
through the telescope the bright crescent win enter
We aed and may th,n be followed - song ss do
Nav YoRx- Juno q ls7A
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GERMAN DELEGATES.

The following delegates appointed by Judge
Dtenhocfer TO represent the German Republican Cen
tral Committee at Cincinnati frederick Kuchno,
Morris Friedsom, Conrad Geib Alderman Jacob Hess,
Herman +. Bauer William H. Sturn, Louis Freeman
and George Scherman.
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WILLIAM ORION says hc Is strong Conkline man,
and entertain The shadow OF doubt regarding
the OF his candidate. He asserts that III is
not polite TO make any elaborate calculation when You
gong into battle about your probable action IN
contingency which is very far remote IA d consc
quenty has not considered what he would do the
event OF Mr. Conkiing's failure II being 10 his mind
'ar remote. He has choice about the Vice Presi-
dcncy has consulted one, and is OF opinion that IL
viii be discussed until the delegates get together at
Cincinnati before the Convention Is called 10 order
ABRAHAM LENT is out OF town, having gone 10 San
Francisco n week since He is known to be an advo-
cate OF the nomination OF Mr. Conkling, having
pressed himself to many Of his friends political and
ntb
The Morning herald., 1876-02-21
AN EXPENSIVE FIRE.
The Principle Depot Burned. -
Loss OF $1,000.

The Principle Depot Burned. - A
Loss OF $1,000,
On Friday night, about ten o'clock, news
was telegraphed to this city from Principle,
Nd, a station on the P. W. & B. r. R.,
about thirty miles south Of this city, that
the depot building At that place was on fire
and burning down. Before assistance could
be rendered the structure was burned cop-
pletely down.
It was one ofthe finest depots on the line
of the road, and was all built in this city
In parts, and about q month ago was taken
to Principle by special train and had just
been entirely completed when It was burned
down. The loss 10 about 5000 and there
was no Insurance. i Is supposed that the
fire was the work of an incendiary.
We have already said that the building
was one Of the finest along the line OF the
road. and was in some respects loss to our
CITY. being the product Of the workmen at
the P. W. & B. shops here, and some OF the
work was the result Of much pains upon
the part Of the workmen, being intended a.
q specimen depot. The finish Of the build
Ing, 60 we are told, was finer than upon any
depot owned by the company.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-21

FOREIQN NOTES.

LONDON, Feb. 19.-The state msnt yss.
tsrday that Addleshaw & Co, of Manches.
ter had failed, is incorrect.
LONDON, Feb, l9.-Heavy weather pre-
walls in the English channel and the chan.
mel ports are full Of refuge vessels.
LONDON, Feb. 1s.-The bark Blandins
P, from New Orleans. for Leith, has arri.
we'd at Falmouth, having lost two Of hsl
crew overheard.
MADRID, Feb. 19.-Ths Alfonsist Gensr.
ais Queseda, Iona and Mariones were It
vergara yestrriay, awaiting the arrival Of
CMg Alfonso.
SAN sHBAsTIAS, Feb. 19.-The Royalista
have occupied forts at Arrata1and and
Mendezorrotz.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-21
PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
Tho Advisory Council.

NEW YoRK, Feb. 2l.-In the Advisory
Council on Saturday DR.. Siurtevant offered
a'esolution to suspend further into the ru-
MOI Of Mr. Beecher's guilt, and that the
council adjourn for consultation by itself.
Rev Halliday then stated that in July.
IVY, Bowen acted the part of a traitor to
seecher and how he put his arms around
S'echer's neck and protested he was
beecher's best friend and then afterward
'sa he could drive him out of Brooklyn.
Aev' Abbott observed that Howard's
'asement to Bowen implied that the latter
uaa paper or document, the publication
which would result in the expulsion Of
0FseAer from the Church. Hh would
therefore ask Beecher If he knew of any.
Kew Dr., Bacod announced that he had
received several letters, some of which were
anonymous and some of which had sigma
lures attached, all of them containing ale
ss'l0ns against Mr.. Beecher. He said that
~ notice whatever would be taken Of them.
W. BEL created great deal of merri-
4s"' oy persistently objecting to secret ses-
''l' Oetng held by the Council. He said
"a. .a' II the members Of the Council agreed
wi" hlm that the sessions should be held
~p00I'c he would not make a speech, but
"s lempting offer was rejected, and the
saes'on being put to the Council 1t was
''',''ea 10 hold the session in private.
AE' BEEcHER-Mr. Howard did not
asSs such statement to me, but only Of
1s speech Mr.. Bowen made. Ifhe made
' S'ca statement 1t made no impression
w. nse' and has escaped my memory since.
n ,"'' answer as regvrds any paper that is in
NC possession Of any man, women or child
w., .''s continent or on the sea or on the
r.n ,.ua' and beyond the sea !; anybody in hea.
W. W. ano anybody in hell that has any docu-
r N' mat have ever written, or any in
lh 'l"'lon that touches me In any manner,
De'e give my permission to th EN- to pro.
ss aSs and l challenge them them to pro.
ats ats IT, and If it is anything that will throw
sA' gn me and inculaate me B demand,
~, eefy consideration of honor, truth and
's, 'ssuee' that it be delivered now and here
h.. M not thereafter everybody shall hold
~, M" i peaee. (Applause.) 1wish, contin-
.nh.,. h W. Beecher, after the applause had
von,' rs'aea' that the gentlemen in the gallery
ho.' ~" pay heed to my often and often ex.
to hs S''0' 10 maintain peace. do not want
1,ia., us wounded in the house of my OWL
n,r,a have enough to bear from the
ag1ua.s auas that hate me and are prejudiced
tenn l, ,a'' without having those who pre-
10 love me bring this odium on me.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-21
WASHINGTON.
.o7rs From TH1 CAPITAL.

- of Debste In ihe House
x.s.r. Crittenden aud Kelly On
r,uancc-The Third Term 0aes
ti0n.
v,smyc TON. Feb. 19.-As previously
,,nounced the session of the House today
x,s for general debate. Mr.. Chittenden,
.ryev York, opened in = hard money
,,.scb Ha advocated the funding Of the
I,yal tculer notes, his proposition, as stated
bepg 10 authorize the issue of four millions
,fhon1s per month for eight months Of
s,,f' wear, beginning with February and In
,uaipy September, the bonds to run for
FORTY years, bearing interest at rate Of not
exceeding four and half per cent. per an
nun and to be sold to the highest bidder
On the first Tuesday of the month for legal
tenders. the latter to be Immediately de-
spyed, .,
Mr.. Kelly followed in reply to Mr.. Blaine
aol other speeches were made by Mr..
Pierce, Of Massachusetts,, on the Presi-
Dental term Of Office, in favor Of . six
,ssrs' term and immediate ineligibility, and
byMr. Townsend, of Pennsylvania, In favor
resumption of specie payment,
The democratic caucus committee held
another private session to-day to prepare
financial resolution for the caucus meeting
ofnex. Tuesday night. The members are
atoliug with Mr.. Holman, of Indiana, who
holds out strenuously for imitation, and can
no: be induced to agree to q proposed com
promise measure assuring gradual but in
definitely remote resumption. The COM
nttce want to go back to the caucus with
unanimous report.
Senator Herman expressed himself as bet.
,er satisfied with the look of things to-day,
and as quite hopeful that the committee
and caucns will give Congress rational
financial policy.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-21
The Grand Reception.

The comihites Of the Warrington Fire
CoapsnS have now completed every ar
ra1gssasnt for the success Of their grand
reception. They now have enough tickets
sold 70 insure them against loss, and they
assure the public that they win lssve
nothing uudone 70 give every comfort and
pleasure to their guests on the evening Of
February 2ad, 1875. A. this will probably
bs their last effort they viii spare no pains
or expense to make this the srandsst affair
Of the kind ever held in this city. Many
distinguished visitors from this and othsr
States viii b present and take part in the
festivities Of the evening, and II 10 the de-
sire Of the committee that oil may enjoy
themselves - they have never done before.
One of the many nsw features that has
just been added Il tho new hall psrfumer
which impsrts = delicate and delicious odor
to the entire building. Another 10 the
placing in one Of the ladies programmes,
which viii be the Anest ever sssn In Wil-
mingtop, dps plain gold ring, which some
lucky lady will have = ehsnes to rscsive.
A few more tickets are yet for sale, though
tho limit = nearly exhausted, and those
wishing 70 b. present had bsttsr procure
their tiekots at once.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-21

The Independent Labor Party, Of New
York at q meeting recently held nominated
for President Hon. Peter Cooper. The re-
ply of that gentleman when he was made
aware of the fact was that he was too old
to serve the duties Of the Office faithfully.
It 10 . great pity that Grant had not oeen
AZ candid in acknowledging his incompe-
teney as Mr.. Cooper was bis undtness oy
reason of age, for If he had the country
would be free from the cloud OF ooloquy
that It now proves the mark for with for'
eign nations.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-21
A SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR.

The Children's Mask Party.
One Of the most successful and enjoyable
events Of the ball season was the occasion
Of the masked ball given by Professor Web.
ster, on Saturday evening, At bis academy,
to the younger pupils Of his classes.
Every preparation had been made by the
Professor to ensure the comfort and enjoy
ment Of the participants and the spectators
and the result must have amply repaid him
a. 1t certainly did those who participated,
and those who witnessed the fun Of the
evening.
The grand march, which began at eight
o'clock, was led by Master Publ and Miss
Anna Stephens. Thirty couples were upon
the grand promenade, and their grotesque
and curious costumes together with the RI.
diculous sights, rendered the scene one Of
rare amusement. Nearly seven hundred
persons were assembled in the hall a.
spectators and enjoyed the affair hugely.
After the promenade the children went
through with several difncult dances and In
half an hour unmasksd. The fun was
kept up until eleven o'clock whom the party
dispersed after spending pleasant evening.
The scholars of Professor Webster re-
aected much credi. upon their instructor,
and exhibited . proficiency and finish in the
terpsichorean art, which must have been
hig hly gra tify ing to sht Pr ofsssor
His school 10 now one Of the established
features of our city, and he fully merits oil
the praise he has received. His floral party
which will occur in April, will be one Of the
grandest affairs of the kind that has oc-
Cured in Wilmington for long time.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-21
BHoHAHTHEHT.
NJ CA1LoTrA PER1y.

~ cAaIoTrA PERay.
And the clouds that crown the noun ta
With purple and gold delight,
Turn to cold, gray mist and vapor
Ere ever. we reach the height,
The mountains wear crowns of glory
Only when seen from afar;
And the sails lose all their wbiteness
Inside the harbor bar.
Stately and fair Is the vessel
That comes not near our beach:
Stately and grand the mountain
Whose height we never reach
Oh Distance, thou dear enchanter.
Still cold in thy magic veil
The glory Of far.on mountains,
The CLEAN of the far-oR sail
Hidein thy robes Of splendor,
Oh! mountain cold and grayl
Oh I! sail, in thy snowy whiteness,
Come not into port, prayi
The Morning herald., 1876-02-21
WiImlnston Journallsnn

Wilmlngton JouRnslisn.
The editor Of the "Breakwatsr Light"
says the following kind words for Whining
ton journalists: ~,
It has been our pleasure while visiting
Wilmington this week, to notice tho enter
prise and energy displayed BY the many
journals Of our State metropolis. The
"Commsrclal" the oldest daily, 10 keeping
up ito reputation. The "Evsry Evening""
with its able corps Of editors and rspcrtsrs,
10 bright and newsy. The "GaSstts'' and
"Rspublisan" are both sprightly and ener-
gstic. The "Hsrald," the only morning
daily, 10 making reputation for enterprise
and vim, Of which It may well be proud.
We bid them all God-speed.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-21
AMUSEMENTG.
THE HAvERLY NINsT81Ls.

THE HAvERLY 11NST11L9.
There IL no question but that the per-
form ance Of the Haverly Minstrel troupe
At the Opera House on Saturday evening,
was the best minstrel show that has ever
been in the city. We say this without
qualification.
Manager Mishlsr deserves great credit
and the thanks Of our citizens for this really
excellent show.
CHARLOTTE THOMPSON.
There 10 every reason to bslisvs that the
engagement Of Miss Charlotte Thempson
On Saturday evening at the Opera House
will prove success 20 far % the sudisnee
10 concerned. Our readers may rest assn
red that the play will be done full justies,
no more than which could be expected oi
Miss Thompson and her. company. Let a
full audience greet her first appearance ip
"Ths Lady Of Lyons" in this city.
AROUND THE WORLD IN I1eHTY DAYS.
About the lsst'of next month or the first
Of April John D. Mishler, Of Reading, will
bring to this city the Kiralfy troupe who
will appear in tho splendid spectacular ssn-
sation "Around the World in Eighty Days"
with all the scenery and effect, 40 produced
at the Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia.
This is something that has never been At
tempted in this city, and will prove ssnsa-
ton here. Two freight cars will be required
to transport the extra scenery that win be
needed for the occasion, and ballet Of forty
young ladies will attend the company. Mr..
Mishler tells 10 that he intends producing
the play here - It has not been produced
out Of Philadelphia, and oil the enscts Of
brilliant light, splendid scenery ard iustan-
tanseus transformstion sesnss VIII b
The Morning herald., 1876-02-21
AINOR DlSPATOHEo.

LANsDALE, Pa, Feb. ia. c. Van
Biel, who arrived here yesterday from Phil
adelphia, was this morning found dead in
bis room.
[Mr. Van Biel was q member of the nrm
Of H. 4 A. c. Van Biel, Chestnut street, ,,
but withdrew some months since.-Ep.
HXRRrsBuRc, Feb. 19.-The difference
between the State Treasurer and Auditor
General in reference to those portions of
the State in which appointments of Bank
Assessors are to be made by each Of said
officers has been reconciled. The former
will appoint for Philadelphia, Chester, Del
aware and Lancaster counties, and the
latter for the remainder of the State.
NEW York, Feb. 19.-The Hon. VIM.
B. Reed, formerly of Philadslphi, died at
his late residence in this city last evening.
He was : popular magazine writer and
pamphletteer.
HUDSON, N. T., Feb. 19.-Last night, at
$50 o'clock, q IRE broke out in the ice
houses of the Knickerbocker Ice Company,
At Athens Upper Village, which resulted in
the destruction of eight buildings, contain
Ing about 10000 tons Of ice. The loss on
machinery, buildings and ice 10 estimated at
$325, 900; insured in New York. The cause
of tho fire Is unknown.
New YORK, Feb. 19.-In the case Of
Michael Finnell, who shot and killed the
pugilist O'Baldwin, the jury acquitted the
prisoner this morning. Judge Barrett con
Cured in the verdict, saying . small man,
shut up in room with a stalwart giant
who WAS about to strike him, was justified
in using a pistol under the circumstances.
ATLANTIC CITY, Feb. 19.-Mrs. Barbara
Schaufler, 20 well and favorably known to
our German fellow citizens, who have visit
ed Atlantic City, died last evening at ~
o'clock, of dropsy, at the age Of 80 years.
Her husband and four children mourn her
loss.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-21
xAHoHEr.'
~ sLIsABxrH cvxxlxos.

.'F r p lf'.I'H t-. b. /. .
Daily won't the Sultan's daughtes, Il
Meath the stars the loveliest wonder,
In the twilight to the fountain, '.''''
Where the silver water piashes, ae..t.
Evsry day the young slave waited. n5
In the twilight by the fountain,
Where the silver water plsshes,
Daily he grew white and whitsr,
White and winter.
Once at evening spak . the princess
To the slave In proud, cold aoesnts,
"Slavs, thy name: fAin would know It:
Where's thy homer who are thy kiddred
And the slave made answer:
u ana called Mahomet,
lam ftom Yeman, ..
And my tribe il that Of Asra,
Who die, o maid. when once they love:
And my tribe Is that Of Asra,
Who die, o maid, when once they love.