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New-York tribune., 1876-11-25

the dOubt that hangs over these cases arises
from the uncertainties of the law. III some
one of our judges, for instance, should exhibit
n willingness to lend an ear to such COM
plaiuts. there is little doubt that plenty OF the
discontented would seek his court. Ii de-
cision should be made that the transfer OF
nolicics by the process of amalgamation with
ont the consent of their owners Is illegal,
there would be terrible shaking among many
of the companies that have swallowed their
weaker brethren.
II is very evident that an enormous amount
of damage may follow such attacks; 1t is not
at all clear that much good will result. The
companies have been and are doing everything
in their power to retrieve. There has never
been time when from the highest to the
lowest there was such an effort on the part OF
life insurance managers to guard their invest
ments, to cut down expenses, and, III short 10
put their houses in order The holders OF pol
icies in a company stand in the relation OF
partners with it if they try hard they may per-
haps break up the concern; but in so doing they
will simply destroy their own property. IL Is
whispered that in several cases these assaults are
to be warded off by the payment OF blackmali.
Certainly no honest man is likely to profit by
widespread damage to life insurance compa-
nies, except, perhaps, the lawyers. In this
country majority should rule; if majority
of policy holders in a company are contented
with its condition and way of doing business,
they should have some power to continue 1T.
That small and factious minority should
have the power through legal processes to
drag down to the dust the majority of owners
in a corporation, seems like an injustice.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25
AMSTERDAWS NEW PATH TO TIL

AMSTERDAWS NEW PATH TO TIE SEA.
The adage that the Dutch have taken Hol-
land has rs venerable flavor as the famous
cheescs of the low country. For centuries the
Uollanders have been busy in reclaiming
their soil from the ocean. Nearly every por-
ton thus recovered had been dry land within
the historical period, and has sunk beneath
sea level since the date of the Roman civill-
zation. All other nations of the old world and
of the new trace back the title OF their lands
to rights born of conquest over their fel-
low-men. Holland alone has snatched
hers from the sea, regaining what had been
her OWL The work of resusctating the
drowned land is in general intimately asso-
ciated with the construction of canals. These
two objects are usually effected at once; in
many instances neither one would have been
practicable without the other. Especially has
This been the case with the newly constructed
ship-canal by which Amsterdam has just opened
a pathway to the sea. The pecuniary sue
cess of the project from the first depended
upon the value of the recovered land. The
engineering success resulted from system in
which drying the lands helped toward making
the canal.
The work now completed ranks among the
great engineering achievements Of the century.
In its kind it is second only to the Suez
Canal. A part of the machinery used on the
African isthmus was in fact transported to
Amsterdam, and did service in making the
North Sea Canal. Very greatly, indeed, was
Amsterdam in need of this direct communica-
ton with the ocean. The Zuyder Zee,
on a branch of which Amsterdam is sit
uated is scarcely navigable for vessels draw
ing more than five feet; it is bordered with
cities whose commerce has decayed. Amster-
dam would long since have followed the fate
of the other Zuyder Zee cities, except for the
North Holland Canal. That is a ship canal,
nominally u feet deep, 125 feet wide, and 81
miles long, which has hitherto been the sole
route for Amsteidam's ocean commerce. Prac-
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25

prosperity, and honor of the nation
would not have been safe if four millions OF
emancipated citizens had been denied all share
in the Government The result is reward
and a new lesson. Hereafter it should be the
aim of the ruling party to guard more sacredly
than ever the free participation of all citizens
in that Government which all help to main
tain.
The meanest crime of the Democratic
party was not its defense of slavery, for
that system came down to us from the
founders of the Republic. 1t was not the par
tial sympathy with rebellion, for half century
of devotion to Democratic heresies had made
it hard for men of that faith to understand
that States had no right to "snap the
"tier and to "repel INVASION" 1t was the
encouragement which that party has
constantly given to those who have tried
to deprive colored citizens of their freedom
of suffrage by threats, by violence, assassna-
ton, and massacre. 1t has its reward. Because
colored men have been hunted by Democrats
only, wherever they are free enough from
peril to vote as they please they vote against
Democracy. Eighty thousand Democratic ma
jority in Georgia is avenged. Fifty thousand
Democratic majority in NewYork is wiped
out as one cleans slate with wet sponge.
Three millions of Democratic voters sit down
in defeat, because some of their leaders toll
Grated the assassination of fellow citizens as
a means of political success.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25
amussmsnts ano alsetimas 90 Nigbt.

poorp's TYEArER--l:30 and 8 "sardanapalus" ~.
FnTH ITESUR EAtEK.-1;30 and b; AS AOu LAo
rRSSp OPERA HorsE-2 and 9: "Uncle Toms Ca1n. 3n
iYceUM TIIEATER--130: Lady OF Lyons" 3: haW-
let" Booth.
NiSIo's GARDEN-l:30 and |: "Bsbs."
OLYMPIc NOVELTY THEATER-2 ana B: variety
San FRANCISCO MISsTRELS-2 ana 3.
TosY PAsToR's NEW THEATER.-VareW. -,
TwEsTr.TuRD STREET OPERA HOUSE, ana 81 keiV
sIs1oS sou1RE rHEArER-l:3O: Miss Mutton" 9:
WAILAck's THEATER.-1:3O and 8: "The shaughraun"
AMERICAN INsTITUTK.-Day and Evening: Annuai fair'
CH1CKERING HALL--Leeture. Prof. :. Royce ...
;IIMORE,s g GARIEN-1 and BarDun's Entertalnment;
UEILER's WONDER THEATER.-2 and D; masledi nuu
EAsoSIc TEMPGE.~2 and 8 Cromwels Illuminated IL
Illustrations. -
NENg-YORK AoUARIUM.--Day and Evening.
SXv,v U,fT--2: Concert.-Mme. EsSipOn.
Ta1MHST HAtI~-3 and Billiard Tournaments
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25

We were commenting day or two ago on the as
tonshing accuracy with which political canvassers
calculated in advance the votes of some OF our
largest counties including Kings and New-York
Equally surprising is the accuracy and rapidity
with which the returns were reported for the papers
In New-York City this work is done for all the
papers by the Local Bureau of the Associated Press
conducted by Charles A. O'Rourke who after sew
eral years experience has reduced the work almost
to perfection. He no longer depends on the police
returns but collects the information directly at the
polls Independently of the police returns and as has
been repeatedly proved far ahead of them in the mat
ter of time With what accuracy he has done so
this time comparison of his figures with those OF
the official canvassers shows. OF the long list OF
forty-three local candidates elected published IN
The TRIBUNRs first edition the morning after the
election including Aldermen, not single name
had to be subsequently changed as incorrect. The
following figures indicate further the accuracy Of
the first hasty returns to the newspapers:
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoRg1GN.-A revolution has broken ont in Lower
California. 80 Tho Russian army OF the Prutn
is prepared for Winter campaign. - There was
tnmult IN the French Chamber of Deputies yester-
day.
DoMFsTIC.-The object of the Democratic proceed
ings in Florida is to afford the House of Representa-
tiyes chance TO throw out the States vote IN
Louisiana the Returning Board refused to admit
correspondents to their meetings; the Supreme
Court of South Carolina has cited the canvassers 10
answer for contempt of court. - The State Cam
yassers again met and adjourned without counting
the vote.
CRY AND SUBURBAN.-WOodward has turned
States evidence and will disclose all the secrets Of
the Ring Tweed's intention is uncertain. --
Gov. Hendricks arrived in the city and conferred
with Democratic leaders about tho political sltua-
tion. ~: A preliminary hearing on the charges
AGAINST Pa Commissioners Martin and ODOnOhue
was held J :Jre Mayor Wickham. = The argu-
ment for tn plaintiff and the Judges charge were
delivered in the Martinez-Del Vale suit. -
BurOlaries were reported increasing III nupber.
- Gold, 1922, 1892 1898. Gold value OF the
legal tender dollar at the close 81 40 cents Stocks
dun and lower but later partially recovered closing
irregular,
THE WEATHER.-THE TRIDUNEs local observa-
tions indicate light clouds without marked change
In temperature. 80 In this city yesterday it was
generally clear and cold. Thermometer, 4O0, 43o,
QGO
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25
Bnsinees Notites.

"NEC FRACTUM Nee FLEXUM."
Iam happy to that have purchased the Gurney
canary ~ Union SQUARE (west) and RESUMED BUSINESS.
The practical facilities establishment equal II not sur
pass anything Of the kind NewYork enabling me to posi-
by excel even the high standard Of artistic excellence attained
before the recent fire. shall give personal atten
ton n the poslpg Of sitters from O'Clock daily Prices
will remain follows:
CA SO per doz
CARIEs De VIsTEs per COZ
GEO. G LOCKWOOD,
QSext TO Tfgany'S) IL 7Umonsquare, lWes1I
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25

Alexander H. Stephens: az sincerely and
earnestly hope that spirit of patriotism
"will prevail, and that in the adjustment OF
"any complications which may arise the only
"aim may be simple justice and full COM
"pliance with the requirements of the Consti-
"tution as framed by the fathers"
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25

Central Park is the pride of large population BY
whom it is rarely visited. Citizens who read in the
papers how the elements laying waste this far
domain, pending the refusal of sundry high officials
to mutually accommodate" viii be gratiied 70
learn that the park to casual observers moth
ing like the dismantled air which. according tore
port and threat and prophecy. it ought to do. Ana
now there dawns upon suspicious people the idea
that the acute and penetrating genius of Mr.. Martin
has created all this sensation with view to secur
ing unexpended balances" Even the wary ana
obstructive Mr. Green has been seduced into trans
ferring uncxpended balances for the protection Oh
public property" and he helped to give Mr. Martin
money enough to secure for his leaf-pickers ana
road-scrapers larger wages than any other form Q.
labor can command. Mr.. Martins neatly deVlsca
scare has proved very effective. He failed TO lay DIS
hand upon all the money he asked for but he pcKea
up more than he hopedfor and beyond this the deep
est yearning of his heart has been satisfied iOi
Messrs. Eaton, Hawkins, Schultz, ct al, baVe -,
sumed to "take the Affirmative as to the duly u
reducing wages to ruling rates. The serenity Oh 'nT
Park Commission is quite unrufied under the trivia
charges of violating statutes at pleasure for MeSsfs'
Martin and ODonohue will demonstrate to the SAT-
isfacton of laborers who vote the straight ueAeS
that So per day is preferable remuneration 10 tno
ST. 60 which other city employees receive, or the %
which is paid for labor that 10 only labor ana nO'
patronage"
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25

DAILY TRIBUNE, Mail Subscribers $10per annulb
eEMI-WERKIY TRIBUNE. Mail SubScrlbeTs' % per an
WEEKLY TRIBUNE Mail Su bscrib bers, 81 per annum.
Terms cash in advance.
Address The TRIBUNE, Eew-York.
Persons unable 10 obtain THE TRIBUNE IN Of me
to;ns boats or hotels ia tchic is usually sod ,cil! con-
J faror bv informing this otice Of the circumstances
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25

To the Northern public, accustomed to see
the broad light of the daily press turned in
on almost every official act, the refusal of the
Louisiana Returning Board to admit repre-
sentatives of the leading papers of the conn
try as well as the local journals, will not seem
wise The Returning Board has given several
notable indications of an apparent desire to
do only what is right, and every good citizen
would prefer that his confidence In it should
be strengthened rather than shaken. And 1t
certainly is not strengthened by refusal OF
this kind supported by reason that seems
trivial
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25

The delay in the decision as to who is PreSideh'
appears strange to those who remember that 'n'
announcement of the result for the four previous
elections was made with accuracy the morning aie,
the contest But this was because the issue dId no'
depend upon States without adequate telegrapni.
and other means of communication, as in the presen'
caso The official votes of Florida and Louisians
were known no earlier in 1SG0 '64, '6S, ana :.
than in the present year, but the issue d'd ho' ""
pend upon them, and tho manner In which tnen 10. ~
turns were counted was of local interest only IL.
city has probably more voting precincts than VI.
whole State of Louisiana. and probably twiee
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25
V retnrns bal the newspapers !:

In one or two cases discrepancies arise from fire.
quent scratching, which only official investigation
could determine. All the Others show remarkable
accuracy under circumstances requiring great haste
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25

In Louisville gambler has just been sen
fenced to six months imprisonment, and t.
pay fne We send our gamblers to the State
Senate
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25

Now, Mr.. Tweed, what are you gong to do
about it
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25

notable indications of an apparent desire 10
do only what is right, and every good citizen
would prefer that his confidence In it should
be strengthened rather than shaken. And 1t
certainly is not strengthened by refusal OF
this kind supported by a reason that seems
trivial.
The effort which is to be made this Winter
at Albany to reform the cOrOner's office IN
this city by making the position a salaried one
ought to be successful. Those who are pre-
pairing the bill for that purpose Will find
interesting facts on which to base their argu-
ments in another column of tO-day's TRIBUNE.
1t will be difficult to devise a system which
will not grow corrupt, but it will tax ingenu-
ity to devise one more rotten than the one we
now have. The existing system of fees fur
nishes simply premium on fraud in the con-
duct of inquests, multiplying cases endlessly
and needlessly. II enables unscrupulous cOro-
ners to rob not only the city but the grave
itself. 1t is sadly in need of reform.
The startling news that Woodward, who
acted as the disbursing officer of the Tweed
Ring, has determined to turn States evidence,
will bring a shock of fear to many man who
JnOuSnU III Hdu alI DiOWu ONti' AIihO p''iJ
other corrupt combination. this one was COM
PEELED to make use of the respectable as well
as the vicious classes of the community, and
was always careful to put its money "where
cit would do the most good" long before
Oakes Ames told us his way of doing it,
Many a man who took Tweed's money In
secret lived to mOTalize in public over his
downfall and make speeches on econ
Omy and reform in Legislatures and conven-
tiOns. Some of them who, there is good reason
TO believe, did share in the plunder OF this
band of cormOrants, are in positions of trust
to-day, and the keen suspicion of the commu-
nifty has more than once singled them out to
the general contempt of their fellOw-citizens.
If Woodward shall tell all he knOws-and,
above all, if Tweed himself, whose lips have
remained sealed all these years, shall open
them-there is nc telling where the massacre
of regulations will end. And even should
all these projects come to naught the revela-
tiOns be unrevealed, and Tweeds unknown
cOnfederates go to their graves still haunted
by the fear of detection, there would yet be
ample compensation in the spectacle OF the
former chief of the most powerful municipal
ring known in history, sitting in prison cell,
n broken down, deserted old man, busily
thinking whether or not he shall save himself
from the penitentiary by betraying the con-
federates whom up to this hour he has
shielded. There are countless sermons III that
nicture
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25

The Empire State has justified its name. Il
pOlled for President more than one million
votes.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25

Abundant details regarding the state of Eu-
rope are presented in our foreign letters printed
elsewhere. Their contents reflect the state OF
public opinion which has preceded the present
critical stage in the settlement of the Eastern
question.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25

We commend to the sober consideration of
the whole Democratic party these words Of
enc Of its distinguished representatives
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25

The extent to which the Russian and Turk
ish Governments are employing the various
arms and cartridge manufacturing companies
of this country viii probably astOnish many
who read the account elsewhere. The industry
Is one which all will prefer to see thrive at
the expense of foreign countries rather than
our own.
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25

The Commissioners of Police explain, in an
swer to the suggestion made yesterday, that
the fines imposed upon members of the force
are placed to the credit of the Police Life In
surance Fund. 1t would be well if every de-
partment of the City Government could
answer as promptly and explain as creditably
the disposition of the funds which come into
New-York tribune., 1876-11-25

Spain evidently expects that we shall give
ND the captors Of the MOctezuma should they
enter an American port, in return for her
courtesy in surrendering Tweed. But there is
an obvious difference between the two cases.
The Cubans may plausiby contend that they
seized the Moctezuma as an act of war, and
not for personal gain.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-13

Joseph Bi'lgery ~. Joseph Seas.
r3ouRrH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PA11sn
IL Of Orleans, No. =. by virtue OF wnt o.
deri f.ci.s to me directed by the honcr o sne
in the above entitled cause, win proceed 70 eeu
At uubNc auction, at the Merchants and Auct1on.
Exchange Royal street ostxgsn Gcna a. th 1s
O'clock H., the following described property. to
TWO LOTS OF GROUND with oil the build.
iass acsseGp Ssoness, stuatsd
Of ne city
dssisnated 90 lots numbers Two and three, on
plan made by G. He'd, lac s1,vey3s: d q
10 AND ~ 81. ct sne osS
two Measures thirty four feet i've inches mont ON
Third street tw enty fve feet eleven inches seven
lines in
ty.fve iest eleven inches seven lines iront on
Levee or Tchoupitoulae streets; dnythree leet
ten che: in depth ana trons 1 On M dsntS on t
other line and twenty-five feet ton inches seven
anes on cs spS an PURrIoN OF GROUND, with the
buildings and improv ements thereon lights. ways,
privileges or servitudes thu reunto belonging. stu-
ated in the Sixth District Of this city in the
square bounded by St. Patrick, valmont Dufessat
aud at. David streets measuring thirty seven Seet
three inches four lines mont on 81. David street,
BY three hundred and i've feet e.even incnee N
dopth q 'front.' DufOssat street. nifty three teet
front on st. Patrick street. and three hundred and
six feet in depth on the opposite side nearest VAL
Which said two lots Of ground firstly Do
scribed were acquired by the defendant herein
by purchase from Mrs. Catherine Aeinem4Dn.
s e M %. pss st Of puse = s
city on the thirtieth dsv Of May, 1871.
Seized in the above suit.
Terms-cash on the sgSdtir wAcc.xAr
ia7 10 20 es Civil Sheriff Of the Parish Of Orleans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-13

Cags. DssAas, osssae, eeede. orssaa Gro
e, ks,9:o 9sss' Pollard h''''''''' Ste
Vegetables, Brewster. Bureh, Chad
bourn, DetieGe, Dumo1t, Cha, Harper, Her
Wig, Kelso, Landry. Mssicot, Stamps,
Sypher, Tvitchell. Whitney, Young-,7;
Absent-Blunt, Breaux, Weber, Whax-
And the Senate refused to adjourn.
Senator Blackburn nominated Mr.. J. A.
Greene.
On motion of Senator Young, nominations
were then closed.
Tho following Senators voted for Mr.
Greene:
Messrs Alexander, Anderson, Blackburn,
Blunt, Eustis. George. GOOde, Greene,
Grover, Kelly, Ogden, Pollard, Robertson,
Steven, White-i5.
The following Senators voted for Mr..
Lamaniere: 5.t
Meesrs Allan, Brewster, Burch. Cage,
Chad bOurn, Detiege, Dumont, Gls. Harper.
Herwig, Kelso, Landry, Masicot, stamps,
Sypher, Twitchell, Whitney, YOung-l8
Absent Breaux, Wharton, Weber,
Before the calling Of the roll was COM
pleted. Mr.. Young withdrew the name of
Mr. Hitchcock.
Mr.. Green received fifteen votes.
Mr.. Lsmaniere received eighteen votes.
Mr.. Lamoniere having received q majority
of all the votes cast. was declared elected
Assistant Secretary Of the Senate.
Senator Blackburn rose to . privilege
question, and commenced denouncing the
vote just taken.
Senator Burch made the point of order
that this was not . privilege question.
The President sustained the point OF
order.
Senator Harper asked and obtained
unanimous consent to introduce Senate bill
No. 9, IN act to confirm and approve the act
of incorporation and amendments thereto Of
the Hebrew Zion Congregation of the city
of Shreveport, Louisiana.
The constitutional rules being suspended
BY 4 four-ffths affirmative vote of the
Senate. tho bill was placed upon ito second
reading and referred to the Committee ON
Corporations.
On notion of Senator. Sypher, the Sem
ate adjourned until tomorrow At twelve
o'clock n.
P. E. BECHTEL,
Secretary of the Senate.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-13

eehuiAs 4 zaeaBer ". 0ae. Hellonosss
rNaTYR DfsTRECT,. COURH HO1 TIE RAHn
u II 0rloane. ka 1Q1 sDa 7ooe-By yirtae -
two writs Of 1eri faclas e mo directed b the
honorable the Filth district Court f1r the peS1an
susnt to agreement entered into betyesa the
parties interested therein. win proc e e 1el 9
public auction e. the premises % =, S,s
ten O'clock = n. the following described prep
erty, to Wit r..,,~
(3rOcerv store situated 0t the 90 ner 81 ~.
Charles and Ruterpe stree's. IN the FIRST Dlstrics
Of this city. % Fer inventory which msy % seen
in ny Oface. a.F fts r. =
Seized in the shove suits. t.Hrt "
Terms-Cash on the spot - -
jsl2 st Civil Sheriff Of the Parish Of OrieanA
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-13

Crescent City Lean and 1alDdisg Asso.
70. GeoEg r. NchrUth.
EuFTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
Il Of Orleans No. s034 BY virtue of writ
Of seizure sale directed by the honorable
the ,th istrict Court for Il parish Of Orleans,
IN the above entitled cause, will proceed to seu
ct public auction, at the Mercl ants and Auction
GERS exchange, Royal street, tetween Canal and
Customhouse streets. in the Second DiAtxict Of
this city, on MONDAY. r. srnsry T. 1876, at ts Give
o'clock n. the following described property. -
wit .l. -
a CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND. together With IN
the buildings and improvements thereon or there
unto belonging and appert aiDia 8, situated IN the
Third District OF this city, desgDateA b the nun.
b hve. Of the square CON pTised within 4AriRny,
St. Avid or Claiborne. Vaudeville and d. Jehn tko
Baptist streets; satd lot measuring, IN KDGlish
measure, tventy eight feet ten inches eight lines
front ON Vaudeville street. by ne huDcrsd and
twenty feet IN depth. between equal and parallel
ysyoi. dated April 80 1ssO, ard dspo.tted n the
once Of Anedto Dus atel, notary pubic IN this
city, - plan number thirty mine, Of 6oek e. plaDe
number four. Being the came property acquired
by the defendant heIein. BY pn1chase hcn Peter
Lips. PER act pasaed b fore juice Noesy, netary
lenae In thus sa,y. On the tvensy~AGhah = 80
keised IN the above suit ss
Tssns-Cash On the spot
jal3 = ~ u Ctvl 1Aeli6 e u PaEiGA ef OEleanA