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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-11
Mr.. cox IuPROTING.

There is one thing about Mr.. Cox which We
admire. lie takes good advice with gentle
wisdom which is perfectly charming. When
We intimatcd to him the other day that he
could be great deal more humorous, if he
tried. than be- showed himself in his rcncounter
with Mr.. Hale, we did not expect him TO come
ont beautifully faceious quite 80 soon as he
did on Wednesday in his remarks on the Con
sular and Diplomatic Appropriation bill His
description of the American representative at
the Athcnian Court dancing with Queen Olga
:" to the tune of flute and fiddle " was excel
lent. Equally good, though quite in another
vein, Was his picture of the American Minister
at Consantinoplc "rctirng in sadness to the
"ccmctcry at Scuiari, sitting cIoss-lcgged on
"turhancd grayestone, slipping his coffee
"and smoking his chIbOuk,' and holding
conversation with Il Turkish Bashaw
about Ma. Fish. Mr.. Springer, who preceded
Mr. Cox, was also lively, as his name imports.
Well might Mr.. Kelley, who came after, TO-
mark upon tho agreeable and jocose turn
which the debate had taken, though his OBJ
seryal0n that 1.-THE discussion WAS as good as
"a circus with two clowns" was hardly re-
spcctful.
Mr.. Kelley, We suppose, IL all Tor solcmniiy.
What he is fond Of il well-digesed facts "
aud " sensible speeches." so are we. But
docsnt Mr.. Kelley understand that n we'll
digesied fact may in itself be ludcrous that
" a sensible speech need not necessarily be
sonbcrl Nor was il at all fair to call
the jokes of Mes-rs. Springer and Cox
"groSN.' and TO siigmatizr them "as suited
"ior the most vulgar portion OF the
"gcnlcmcn's constituencies This was un-
fair because il was untrue. We have
examined the jokes critically. They might be
brighter, but they certainly arc not "gross,"
either in the sense of twelve dozen. for there
were only two or three of them. nor in that
Of roarscncss and rOugLncss They might he
sbarpcr--we have known Mr.. Cox, at least To
do better; but wit is very delicate quality,
ca~iiy blightcd by the cold breath of dsap-
probation or discouraged by the stolidity of
misrepresentation. II MIR. Cox is to be called
"a clown" every time lie cnlivens the debate
by Il diolleiy on 50, he will leave of laughing
and ,G.ti ing laugh altogether "a consumma-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-11

The appeal which we publish in this morn
ipg's paper. for contributions toward the ex-
pcnscs Of the Cent? nnial Exhibition, bears u
list of signatures which needs no Endorsement.
1t represents the best elements of New York
society, the most active, influential, and cult
yatcd Of American women. In enterprises such
"A that which these Indies have made their
own. one energetic woman il always worth a
dozen men, and there can he no doubt that
they will carry what they have undertaken To
n brilliant success. II is desirable, however,
thai the contributions which they collect shall
not only he large in amount, but shall he
drawn impartially from the pockets OF the
whole community. The women's gift ought
To he not the purses of few rich persons, but
the offerings of the whole people, and the
ladies have done well therefore in limiting the
subscriptions for the present purpose 10 five
dollars.
The immediate object of the appeal We
print to-day is the purchase OF banner to be
presented to the Woman's Department of the
Centennial. That however is but trfling
part Of the work which the ladies of New
York have to do 4; and those who are willing
10 help will doubtless find at the rooms of the
Committee all necessary direction as to the
best means Of making themselves useful
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ion not particularly to be wished for in these

ION not particularly to be wished for in these
days Of pressing.
Not that we are the enemies of sOlemnity al
loco. There is time to cry. There
are moments when the House should
be generally moist with tears. We don't
know House which ought at times to
fee! sicker or sorrier. Then it is that MIR.
Cox comes in with his remedial remarks and
cheers mp everybody, except tho gentlemen
who are stuffed full of statistics, or those who
contemplate their own reelection, from high
moral rOint of view, as necessary to the sal
walton of the country. They don't like pins,
especially when their respectable flesh feels the
point of them We insist, however, that al
most every question has its humorous side !;
and sometimes it is necessary to find it, Ii we
would know the truth about dreadtully seri-
Gus matters.
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fUSTC.
VOCAL SOCIETY OF NETWORK.

VOCAL SOCIETY OF NEW-YORK.
The Vocal Society, which went to pieces last
year. to the great regret Of all its friends has been
vyed and reorgnzed and gave last night 40 Cnccrinx
Hall the first concert OF what styles las sixth season"
The membership has been somewhat changed but among
the fifty ladies and gentlemen who appeared plat
last night there many OF the old set and the
recruits comprised such good material that they light
almost have been mistak for veterans The Society
has been fortunate enough 10 excellent
ductor in the person OF Mr.. William Wosefer Of Pbils
delphia, who directs with great firmness, tact,
intelligence aud good taste. The performance under
these circumstances was very enjoyable, and II 1t
not In all RESPECTS equal to the best work OF former
seasons It was nevertheless both cred able and full u
promise There were q few riOs and similar pieces and
tho most noticeable defects in s0no OF these. The
ain ging OF the chorus almost invariably excellent
The programme Included MacfaTren's partsons Or
pheus with his Lute;" Lachners Hymn to Musio,'
splendidly rendered by the male chorus Smarts part
song Stars OF the summer Night" which fairly Voc
Al encore Gade's Springs Message" also well done
Ieslie's Lullaby of Life" (repeated. ETC., etc. Among
the maiHgals were FOrds Fair, sweet cruel" and
Crocos Cynthia, thy Song" both OF them fine examples
OF the learned ingenuity and elaborate elegance Of Tho
old OF this school, and both somewhat lacking In
that ndennable sentiment which gives such enduring
charm to other compositions OF Fords especially There
delightful quartet OF q. A. Macarrens, on Tenny-
sons words Break break, break" which was entbus
ati ally demanded second time. II was sung by Mss
Adams, Miss Metter, Mr.. Woodruff, and Mr. Chaplin.
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PCBLIC OPINION.

Gov. Tilden ia not dead, and We infer from
what we hear no does not sleep II, some oner rs
I,nti,I candidates. II he cannot be President ne Nh
Lnnw the reason why. His friends are al WORK every
Where except In Ohio and ndianl.-lCncinnaii CONNER
cal (Ind) IN
Mr.. David Dudley Field hopes the time WIZ WI.
~ 80 :. when II will he "A reprDach a lawyer tilss
ma defends notorious thieves" should that tune eve.
rome MIR Field might feel obliged Ia retire from psnes
Al present he evidently thinks u honor ana P'a'"
worthy TO defeud such clients.-lUtica Herald
If the letter ascrlbed to jeff. DAVIS is gcnulne;
all have to say is that ne mao o1a d roo much II
hes sly Rebel letters and speeches ON one siIo aua
oltngetLer too much OF Republican stealing ana
hi" waving on the other.-(sprngheld dI) Register
Vem) -, 81.
A score or more Of newspapers In TINS sta Nss
the editor OF nearly every ono OF whicn spos cns
office or mas brother, son, or brotherIhaw IN to No.
toms or Internal revenue service, or COUSIN WY 49,.
scssss mail agency columns OF doyeInnent ,V;ss
senator Conkins q pledged delegation TO Cin0'ons"
ALBANY Times (lnd'
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Netu'2lorIs daily gribnne,
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IL, 1876.
LIE NEWS THIS MOANING.

FoRrIGN.-M. Vosn was appointed Pretoct OF
Police in France. =-- Several naval squadrons are
10 ariye Mt Ragusa - Spain issued a diplomatic
circular on Cuban affairs. == The captain of the
Adriatic was acquitted of blame for the sinking of
the Harvest Queen. - The German penal code
was passed.
DoMrsrIC-In Congress yesterday the bill to aid
tho Northern Pacific passed by the Senate by 80
tolls; Senator Norwood Of Georgia opposed the CeA-
tennial bill; Mr. Blaine spoke at length Oh finance
In the House, aud Mr.. TMGOx replied;
voting began on the Diplomatic Appropri-
alton bill and various reductions were Sis
tanned - The Bank Of Commerce of
Kew-London was robbed Of S21 800, the burglars
dropping $500 600 in bonds in their flight. - III
the Babcock trial Everest testified TO sending
$500 bill from Joyce TO Gen. Babcock; Iresi-
dent Orion denies suppressing any Babcock
dispatches, or having been asked to do 60.
x The Congregational Church at Andoyor
Invites Plymouth Church to council of
investigation - In the State Legislature,
the Peabody resolutions as TO absolute power Of re-
moval by the Mayor of New-York adopted, by
the Assembly by 90 to "A: Senator WOodns Auditor
ship resolution was adopted by II to 10; Treasurer
Ross reported 40 DRIFTS aggregating $l5O,0OO paid
snce Thayers removal. -= Rcyerdy johnson is
dead.
CITY AND SUBURBAS.-TLe eyangelists held five
meetings, with many inquirers and marked success.
e. Mr. Bowen made proposition to submit his
alleged evidence against Mr.. Beccher to three lead
ing Congregationalists 60 In the Pacific
Mail inquiry the large loans made in 1872
were investigated. =- The Aldermen authorized
improvements in the water system. =- Gold,
1928 1925, 1925. Gold value Of the legal-sender
dollar at the close, s. 60.
THE WEATHER.-Ihe Government report pre-
diets cloudy and rainy weather. == In this city
yesterday the day was mild and pleasant; tbermon-
etsr, as 40, 81
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and aflcrward aided his promotion to the COM
mand of the army. Neither as the discoverer
of Grant nor rs an absentee can Mr. Wash
burne rim with success as faithful work
ing member of the Republican party Ill ITS
pmer days. and as a worthy leprcSenta'N"
abroad, he has friends. but not enough to give
Illinois n fifth successive term III the W ille
House.
Illinois and Wisconsin might thrill tho Re-
publican party throughout the land and help
bcyord measure Ia lift it 20 strength and We
tory, if they would propose as candidate the
fearless Secretary who has broken the Whisky
Ring in Chicago and Milwaukee, and caused
the Indictment of friends of Logan and Car
pcntc9. Whether he should be ultimately nom
mated or not, declaration in favor OF MI.
Bristow would be welcomed everywhere as
proof that the Republicans of Illinois ana Is
consin have no sympathy with that personal
and partisan administration Of the civil service
which bears whisky rings n its natural hiiit'
Brt we know of no reason to expect declaration
so crcdiiable. and to the Republican party so
helpful. Among the managing politicians MI
Bristow is dreaded. All the rings hate him.
JIe has more friends among the voters thAn III
Marty conventions, and there are no signs OF
oroonizcd effort 70 present his name. Ii seems
not unlikely that in either or both of these
States the delegation may be either divided or
non-comnittal rs TO candidates, or composed
of men nominally in favor Of Mr.. Washburne,
who can be used at the right time by the Old
managers. In that case. the Republican party
will have to record another lo't opportunity.
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Tile NEM.YORK QUARTET.

The fourth of the admirable classical con-
OF the NowYork Quartet will be given at CHECKER
ing Hall tomorrow evening Messrs Molenhsuer.
schwarz Matzka AMI Bergner deserve in this enterprise
theirs The recognition aud sup OFT Of all lovers OF what
ia purest and bC, in music Their entertainments make
a strong appeal to the most cultivated taste and accom-
plish In modest way great deal Of good On Saturday
they will be assisted BY Mr.. Franz Rcmmertz and Sir
g. Mills and the programme Will include Beethoyen's
piano and string rio OPP 81, and schumanns quartet In
minor OPP IL. Mr. MoleDhauer will play violin con-
certo By Rode; Sir Remmertz will contribute Bee,ho-
ven song IAN die Jernc Gebe), and Mr. Mills viii play
group OF Chopin pieces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-11
THE OPERA.

Tonight Nile. Titiens appears in fresh
role aud her short season will close with
matinee. Miss Phillips who was induced 10 sacrifice
one week OF her time nj the A. sdemy order that this
TIT rs pcrfoman might be prolonged Will make her
appearance Monday in Of her best arts. and
trust she will receive the hearty welcome she richly
deserves Her sister, Miss Matilda Phillips. will have
her debut on Friday in La Ccncrentola" Tnis charm
ing opera Rossins has not been heard In New-York
1882 when Alboni produced 1t al the old Broadway
Ihpaf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-11
omussmsnis ana 4lceiinas Co Night.

ACApEsY OF MUsIC-s: la Favorita" Mile lii'ehs
no mrs THEATEk.-" julius Caesar
EAGLE THEAIEB.-NauctN.
FuTu AVENUE THEATER.-"P lqne.'
OiYMPIc THEATER.-NarlcU.
SAN FRANCIsCO MINSTi LiH - ,..-.
IosY PAsToR's NEW THEArER.-2 and : Variety.
VSIOs SQUARE THEATEa.-" Rose Michel
WALLACk's THEATER.-" John Garth
ACADEMY OF DEsGN.-Annual Exhibition OF INC hmoii
can Society of Painters II Water Coiors. ,,..
ACApTMY OF MUsIC.-2:BO: philharmonic OohVeIt D.
BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-o' ihsiiiIii'o"0 NV
hcarSt
CHICkEKINC HALL~-C"ncerr
CoIOsslCM-" siege o. PARIS"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-11

During the Moody and Sdakey meetings al HE Hippo
drome and TO meet The popular demand for The TRlB-
UNEs reba6m reports Of Mr.. MOOdys Sermons zee w'tt
send 1HE DAILY TRIBUNE TO aay address, postpaid for
81 per month. by means Of TIE fast mail trans SUD
snibers in ALJong and Philadelphia, and all inferno
date points. may ,eolirc the Sermon: Of The preriou:
erening before a. ~, uh hc ubOle territory wiNn The
radius Of Tashiagoa Cicrsland and Boston is srppied
dpinG the day. Subscribers in the city and ricnity can
B, ,eoglqrIy aorred from any respectable neeS stand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-11

The death Of Mr.. Reverdy johnson is n
source of profound personal grief 70 many
who never synpathzed with his political
views. and had little i'll common with many Of
his personal associations. That he was n
very great lawyer, liberal statesman, and
2 chivalric gentleman everybody knew.
On these points his reputation IS Sc
cure. Long before his dca,h he had
come to enjoy that sort of poSthumouS
fame that is to be found i'll the universal and
conserving Judgment of his contemporaries OF
all parties and creeds. In the Supreme Court,
since the death Of Judge Curtis of Boston.
there was no man named beside him. In the
Senate, in the old days, all parties united III
recognizing him as, on large class OF questions,
m absolute authority. In the cultured society
of two great capitals he was for many years
one of the central figures and there are many
circles absolutely removed from politics and
law. where the news that Rcverdy johnson Is
dead will be received to-day with more
sadness than the story of a national
calamity would inspire. lie was great
imIist, an honest man,-true to his state, his
country, his friends, and every duty,-the soul
of honor and of generosity. He made his mis-
takes, as everybody does,-his diplomatic career
especially was full of tliem-but the men who
differed from linn most earnestly viii he to-day
among his sinceTcst mourncrs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-11
BOSTON PHILHARMONIC CLUB.

The concerts of the Boston Philharmonic
Club TO which have already called attention, will 10
given at stcnway Hall Thursday, Friday, aud Satur
day OF next week The club OF six instrumental PER
formers Will have the cooperation OF Mrs H. IL Smith.
Madeline schiller aud the Temple Quartet Of male
vOcalists The programmes are diversified. containing
modest proportion OF classical chamber music, and
arrangements Of piano pieces the miniature
band Of the club These the work OF Mr. b. Ilste-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-11

MIR Bowen's offer to tell all lac knows,
giving names and particulars, before a select
committee of three leading eSatonalsts,
had a more definite appearance than anything
he has yet limited. But as the Plymouth
Church Committee could not very well accept
the offer, or at all events did not the affair is,
in sporting phrase, "Otl" for the present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-11

Symptoms of the anxiety felt in Europe re-
garding the Turkish revolt are apparent i'll the
assembling of several naval squadrons at Ra-
gusa, an Austrian port commanding access to
the disturbed province. This naval movement
Is doubtless FASTENED by Turkish war vessels
having recently fred Oh the insurgents from
the harbor of Kleck, port also in Dalmatia
aud under Austrian rule.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-11
WOMEN AND THE CFATENNIlL.
APPEAL OF THE woMgNs CENTENNIAL UNION o.
HE CITY OF NEw-YOEK.

APPEAL OF THE wOMEN's CENTENNIAL UNION o.
IHE CITY or NEw-YOGK.
The Women's Centennial Union of this city
las issued appeai-sgned by many ladies Of social
prOmine ce-urging the women OF New-lork 70 show
their interest ia the Centennial ENi and propoS
Ing "a Indication OF This interest IL present banner.
bearing the arms OF the city and appropriate motto.
to the Womans Department OF the Centennial Follow
ing is the appeal:
The women Of the CITY of NewYork desire to express
their interest in the approaching Centennial celebration.
As representatives OF the largest city In the Union,
would urge commensurate energy II Il believed the
folio ing plan will most easily effect the desired end 10
proposed To present banner bearing the arms Of tho
city or Nrw-York with an appropriate motto, 10 tho
Woman3 d. partmcnt OF tho Centennial IN Philadelphia
hoping IL Will be placed in Independence Hall IN that
city as memorial NJ the close of the FXih. ton.
Contributions needed for this purpose also for
more substantial expression Of the tcrSt taken by the
women New Work III this grand national celebration.
Each woman coming forward with her energy, influence,
and means may accomplish u work Of which her city
would be Justly proud TO further the object; the follow
ing committees have been resolved upon
\ committee IL appointed Ia rrr.Ne contributions
any sums up - AZ thc6ering Hall. from L. r. ~
Tuesday and Wednesday Feb. 10 and 10. All are uIs-
entity requested 10 cOuirihnte.
There are also committees on Banncf,' Loan
" entertainments" " Schools AND Churches"
These committees will cndeayOr 10 complete the work
thu, begun, assisted 10y nll who interested. EineSl
cooperation the part Of the women OF the city u
New-lork IN this patriotic expression Is warmly so
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DAILY TRIBUNy, Mail Subscribers. 81 0per annum.
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forms cash iii advance.
Address The TRIBUNE, New-Hork.
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JeT faror by inforriE0 iaiS Ofoo Of he crcHmsanCes
THE sF,u-WEHKLY TRIBUNE will he ready this morning
al O'clock, In wrappers for mailing. Price cents
I'm advertisers can !esve favos for THE TRIBUNE
nl23S BROADWAY Sist or 3O5 '" s5dbt COZ o'hHNo
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Dneiness y olires.

Balls, Parties, Snow, Rain-Boots, Shoes, Gal-
tors aud India Rubbers. Paronze MlLLfG Co. on 81
SOLID Silver Forks, Spoons, Tea Sets. and
fancy pieces tailed by the manufacturer al Woshe plco
FOKh Si7 IsrOadWay betwet 18Th and l4t sts up sis
Use BRUMMELL's celebrated Cough DROPS.
The genuine have A. II. f. ON each drop $40 GiandSt
WMBOR's COP LIVER OIL AND LIME.-lhe
great p0pularty of this and Cihcdc preparation
sionc afrlnaie TO its intrinsic the OF
Coughs Odds Asthma Bronchitis, WEcOpnS Cough NclOlu
Ions Humors and all COnsumptiye symptoms II has 10 ~
perOr equal Let neglect the early symptoms 1I "s
ease when an agent a. Of hand which will evlae all com
SIsn,s OF The Chest Lungs or Throat Manid only by A T.
WIBOE Chemist Boston. Sold by al druggists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-11

The popular interest in the revival services
at the Hippodrome increases day by day. In
our busy community there is usually little time
to spare at noon, and ordinary meetings at
that hour would have a slender chance of
success. But already the nOon-day audience
of Messrs. Moody and Sankey exceeds its ex-
pected limits, and it will probably require the
larger hall. At tho evening meetings the
crowds are excessive, and new services at
other hours have been devised.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-11

The essential idea of the bill for a Bureau
Of Government Architecture, introduced by
Mr. Hewitt at the suggestion Of a number
of our prominent architects, is that the Gov
eminent Architect shall merely supervise the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-11

general business OF the Government buildings,
leaving the designs OF the several works, and
tbe details of their erection, to local archi-
tects. 1t uses a high sounding name. Out
greatly reduces the powers and responsibility
of the Government Architect, ana puts the
whole business in much more satisfactory
shane. The absludity of insisting that niits
in san Francisco, and post-oi'iccs III feroan-
dina. md custom-houses in Sitka and Portland
shall all no designed, superintendent, and con-
trollcd by one little architect i'll Washington
has been abandoned. The plan offers an op.
porluni,y for local talent, and secures local
and efficient supervision. 1t may not be the
hest but il is thousand fold better than the
system under which we have been working.
Mr.. Blaine's speech on the national finances
displays HIM TO far better advantage than any
of his previous efforts iii this Congress.
Throughout the speech he rarely misses an
opportunity for home thrust at the Demo
Gratis. bat never wcakcns his argument In
delivering the blow. He shows that our Gov
ernmcnt was founded by believers in "hard
"moncy." He puts in clear light the fact
that the issue of legal tenders during the war
was not intended as anything but wal
measure. The notion that further issues at the
present day would restore an activity oil bust
ness like that of the war period, Is shown TO he
based on fallacy. Without attempting full
defense Of the National bank system, Mr.. Blaine
dcnicis the ruin that must follow its over
throw. On the other hand he paints bright
future for the country when specie payments
are restored, and thinks that the dill
ficultcs in the way of resumption have
been ovcr-estimated The act of Congress
which revoked the power to fund legal-tender
notes in United States bonds at par, Mr..
Blaine considers grave mistake; but beyond
some suggestions respecting n new issue OF
bonds the speech is rather indefinite 9s to the
necessary steps TO insure resumption.