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The New York herald., 1876-09-16
Our Great improvements.

In one direction our engineers are Just
ready to blow away tho rocks which impede
communication between the city and the
metropolitan Mediterranean sea-an whose
shores on both sides will some day TEEN
with the life of cities or glitter with
the white walls of splendid villas. In
another direction they stretch the cables
across the East River that are to con-
meet us with the dry land which lies
between rs and Rockaway Beach, and
at still another side of the city prepara-
tions are almost completed to run trains
through the latest tunnel that pierces the
stubborn mountain range which bars the
way to New Jersey. Despite financial
calamities, stagnation In trade, discourage
ments Of every sort, these three great works
OF public interest havo been kept in prog
ress, and while two approach completion
at the same moment the third has reached
q stage Mt which We are able to see daylight
through all obstacles to its construction
Works like these, which have the common
purpose Of facilitating travel and traffic to
and from the city. are stages in our history,
and we shall one of these days, as we reflect
upon their importance, wonder how we got
on 30 long without them. 1t is always
tho case in tho history of great projects that
they are first secuted at as the notions of
dreamers, then opposed by the niggardly
for their ruinous cost, then completed to
every ones satisfaction, and then the world
at large complacently wonders why enter
prising fellows did not get at them ages
earlier. Perhaps this is not an inopportune
moment for an inquiry MS to what has be-
come of two other great projects. In what
condition of vitality is the proposition for
the bridge of which the middle pier
is to rest on Blackwell's Island, and
what has become of that one for the
tunnel under the Hudson River? Gen.
eral Newton s tunnel under Hallett's Point
will naturally pique curiosity as to the FEAST
bility Of the extension of work of this
nature at the proper depth under river
such as lies between us and the ends Of the
great RAILROAD lines to the West and since
engineers in Europe have declared it prac-
ticable to cut tunnel under the sea, and
thus connect France and England, tunnel
under the Hudson might by comparison be
deemed mere childs play.
The New York herald., 1876-09-16
Curious Figuring on tho Election.

Some curious figures in reference to the
election are given in our Long Branch cor
respondence. The calculations of politicians
ore not often of much value When Sey-
mour was the democratic candidate against
Grant in 1868 he was elected in advance by
his friends on imaginary returns, and hun
dred democratic calculators were prepared
to show at any time during the. campaign
of 1872 an overwhelming majority OF the
electoral vote for Horace Greeley. The fig
ures with which we are now furnished do
not make any boastful claim on either side,
and there are points in them that appear to
be worth the consideration of those who are
curious in calculating probable results.
They are intended to show the importance
of the Southern vote and to point the moral
of the Attorney Generals recent order to the
United States marshals One hundred and
thirty-fve electoral votes are given as GER
tain for the republican candidates, made up
of the States of Maine, New Hampshire, YER
mont, Massachusetts,, Rhode Island, Kansas,
Ohio, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illi-
nois, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada and
Colorado. Very few politicians will deny
the fairness of this concession. In con-
nection with these figures it is interest
ing to glance at the republican majorities in
the States claimed, except Colorado, in tho
last two Presidential elections, which were
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

THE WEATHER The fine weather that
prevailed during Thursday afforded the
ri6cmen at Creedmoor an opportunity of
displaying their skill at the butts to great
advantage. They were very fortunate in
deed in escaping the rain that accompanied
the passage of the storm toward midnight.
In our weather predictions of Thursday
morning we called attention to the approach
of disturbance, but stated that it would
probably reach as by night or early on
Friday. The storm movement corresponded
exactly with our prediction. The centre of
the disturbance passed to the northward of
this city, bu. struck Bridgeport, Conn, with
great violence, uprooting trees and unroof-
ing buildings at several points. The rain
area yesterday morning extended along the
coast from Bangor, Me-, to Charleston, S. c.,
tho heaviest. fall being at Washington, d. O.
In the Northwest a low area is now central
about the junction of the Yellowstone and
Missouri rivers, in Dakota. a narrow area
of high pressure $50. 10 inches) extends from
the lakes to the northern part of Louisiana,
but the isobar of mean pressure bends east
ward from New Orleans toward New York and
then northward into Canada. Rains prevail
on the South Atlantic coast and in Northern
New York StutcI The weather in New York
to-day will be clear or slightly cloudy and
cooler, with light westerly winds
The New York herald., 1876-09-16
Tho Presentation Of tn. RIM Trophy.

Creedmoor was last night lifted up and sci
down in Gilmore's Garden. The exciting
contests of tho week were followed by the
presentation of the trophy to the American
team, and tho ceremonies, as will be seen
by ouI report, were of much interest to the
public. There were about fifteen thousand
people in the building, and Moody and San.
key never attracted larger crowd than did
the riflemen. Thousands who had not seen
the match were anxious to see tho gallant
marksmen of Ireland, Scotland, Canada and
Australia and those Of America, who had
''fred the shot heard round the world" All
the teams were present, but it is to be
regretted that the visitors did not mp.
pear on the platform, and that none
Of them spoke or took part in the
ceremonies. 1t would have been pleasure
to have heard from Captains Mcdonald,
'Leech, O'ReilIy and Morris as to the pros
poets of challenge and another match next
year. But of course the important busi-
ness of the occasion was the presentation
of tho prize to the victors Mayor Wick
ham introduced General Hawley, General
Hawley introduced the trophy, tha
trophy introduced Major Fulton, the
Major introduced the American team,
and the whole assembly insisted upon
the introduction of Colonel Gildersleeve.
The 'Star-Spangled Banner" was sung with
immense effect by Mlle. Pappenheim, and
there was quite enough enthusiasm to have
supplied half dozen political mass meet
ings. In this pleasant way ended the SEQ
ond international rifle match at Creed
moor, and, though our visitors were
disappointed in the result of the bat
tie, we hope they have no reason
to complain of the hospitality of the Ameri
can people, as we are sure they cannot mis-.
take our appreciation of their skill. Mr..
Miners wonderful shooting at one thousand
yards when he made fifteen bulls-eyes, was
itself victory, and similar proofs of skill
were shown by the Australians, Canadians
and Scotchmen. The next best thing to
winning the splendid trophy is to have done
all that could be done to deserve it.
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

MIR. LUcIus ROBINSON is another Of those
gentlemen who do not desire, ask or expect
nomination for public Office, but who hold
it their duty to obey the will of the public.
He was serenaded by his fellow citizens at
Albany last night and expressed himself to
that effect, so that all doubts of his accept
ance, if any doubts there were, are removed.
The political issue Mr. Robinson defines to-
be reform in the national government, but
in this brief speech he says nothing of the
South, which it is clear now will have muoh
to do with the canvass.
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

Seventy-fve electoral votes are conceded
rs certain to the democrats, made up of the
States of Delaware, Maryland, Tennessee,
Kentucky, Texas, Missouri. Georgia and
Arkansas. 1t would require a very sanguine
democrat to find any other State that could
be added to these as well assured to the
democracy. The States classified as doubt
full are New York, New Jersey Pennsylvania,
Connecticut. Indiana, Oregon and Cali
fornia, casting together one hundred and
two electoral votes. This is liberal calcu-
lation for the democratic side, inasmuch as
Pennsylvania is generally conceded to the
republicans and Governor Tilden's folly has
rendered the democratic hope in New York
almost forlorn one But the point of the
Long Branch canvass is to show the impor-
tance of what are classified as "debatable"
Southern States-namcly, Virginia, West
Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Florida,
Louisiana and Mississippi, casting together
fifty-fve electoral votes. Adding to the GER
tain republican States the twenty-eight
votes of Pennsylvania alone, with the States
of Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi, which
are confidently claimed by tho Republican
National Committee, it would need only one
of the remaining debatable Southern States
Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina or
Alabama-to elect Hayes On the other
hand, according to these figures, if we give
to the democracy, in addition to the States
classified as certain for that party, every
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

and not political services and influence the chief test
In determining appointments and to give suoortinaes
which Is enjoyed by officers OF the army and navy.
The Introduction OF this reform will be attended with
some difficulties But IN revising our State constu-
tion II this object Is kept constantly in view there
e TO doubt that II can bo successfully accom-
piished.
In his next Message, 1871, he again refer
red to the subject and once more earnestly
urged its Importance on the Legislature. In
1872, in speech, he again urged it, and in
year in his letter Of acceptance, saying in
conc!usion:-
Tho system Is a bad It destroys tho In
dependence OF the separate departments OF the gov
ornmcnt, and It degrades the civil service IL ought
to be abolished General Grant has again and
again explicitly recommended reform. majority
Of Congress has been unable TO agree upon
any important measure Doubtless the bills which
have been introduced contain Objectionable features
But the work should be begun. Let the best obtain
ahc bill be passed, and experience will show what
amendments required l would support either
Senator Trumbus bill or M Jenckes bill II noth hing
better proposed. We ought 10 have reform at
the system OF appointments to tho civil service,
thorough, radical and complete.
That is to say, during his whole public
life. in Congress, as Governor and in cam
paign speeches Mr.. Hayes appears to have
this necessary reform. He does not come to
it on the spur of o popular occasion. Those
who wish for and see tho necessity Of re-
form of the civil service may, it would
seem, depend upon him to help them
Those who are opposed to 1t will not find it
easy to drive him from ground which he
appears long ago to have made his own. We
have stated the facts in Messrs Tilden's and
Hayes careers Every reader must draw his
own conclusions
The New York herald., 1876-09-16
Subaqueous Mining and TunnsilinS-
The He'll Gate Works.


Every advance in engineering science
which enables us to surmount successfully
the obstacles placed by nature in the way OF
our material progress must be hailed as
among the triumphs of the age in which we
live. In the invention of gunpowder. nitro
glycerine and their kindred explosives we
have become possessed of almost invincible
agents for tho prosecution of great improve
ments in our roads, rivers and harbors. Not
only have these concentrations of enormous
force been successfully applied in the art Of
war, but we have also adopted them as the
chief agencies by the aid of which we accom-
P1ish great physical changes in features Of
country, reconstructing and altering them
to suit the requirements of our progressive
civilization. BY an improved system Of
mining the yield of treasure from the bow
els of the earth has been so far augmented
as to enable most nations possessed of min
eral resources to keep up the adequate sup
plies needed by increasing populations.
The vast quantities Of the baser metals that
now enter into every department of manu-
featuring industry are placed at our dispo-
sal by improvements in the art Of mining,
and by the same means we annually add to
our financial resources constantly increas-
ing quantities of gold and silver, which
metals are regarded by the civilized world
rs the standards of value for all other COM
modities. But we have progressed many
steps further toward the goal of
material prosperity by being enabled
to conquer the natural obstacles presented
by tho mountains that bar communication
between our cities and settlements, and tho
rivers that separate States, the rocks and
reefs that impair the navigation of channels
and harbors, and even the seas that divide
islands from continents. Projects that have
hitherto been regarded as chimerical are
now looked upon only from the standpoints
Of expediency and expense, SO that really
the powers of the tabled slaves of the lamp
and the magic ring begin to lose their mys-
terry and might beside the wonders
achieved by the agencies of the diamond
drill, the nitro-glycerine cartridge and the
electric spark. We present to the readers
of the HERALD, in to-day's issue, brief his
tOry VI tue pIOSIcSS "a tAo dIt VI luiuluS
and tunnelling under water, citing in the
course thereof some of the many remarkable
feats Of engineering that have been &C
complished within the past half century.
We also give full description of the
He'll Gate operations, illustrated by
suitable diagrams and sketches show
ing the details of the work. This
subject must prove an interesting one,
for we are on the eve of reaping immense
advantages in our own city by the success
ful application of new system of sub
aqueous excavation, which promises extra
ordinary results in the near future. The
commerce of New York is rapidly ex-
tending, and the removal of the obstruc-
tions at He'll Gate must give it an increased
impetus, which will be felt Immediately
after the consummation of that great under
taking
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

The RACES Tho Lexington races yester-
day were interesting, and the time made
was in several events very creditable. AZ
was the winner, beating the favorite, Hamp-
ton. At Mystic Park, Boston, the trottina
matches were won by Frank Hall and
Hannah D. in three successive heats respeo-
tiyely
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

SEWING MACHINE COMPANIES who sell
their goods upon system by which the
poor purchasers are often oppressed have
met with practical defeat in the compro-
mise made by one of their number with
Bridget Barry. Although Mrs. Barry had
paid all of the price of sewing machine
with the exception of ten dollars the Weed
Company took it from her. The suit before
Judge Sheridan was discontinued yester-
day. the company paying the value Of tho
machine to Mrs. Barry, besides the fees to
her counsel.
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

PRESIDENT GRANT ESJoNED. Our laws
govern Presidents as well as unofficial citi-
zens. Yesterday an injunction was issued by
the Supreme Court of this State against Presi-
dent Grant, forbidding him 20 surrender II
fugitive claimed by Austria. 1t is rather q
and the power of our laws.
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

GOVERNOR CHAMBERLAIN's denomination by
the South Carolina Republican Convention
was anticipated. There was but little oppo-
eition to the choice. In North Carolina
Governor Settle is stumping the mountain
district and strong efforts are being made to
secure both States for Hayes.
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

doubtful State, except Pennsylvania
namely, New York. New Jersey. Connecticut
Indiana, Oregon and Cal;fornia--it would
still need Virginia. West Virginia, North
Carolina and Alabama to elect Tilden by
bare majority of two. The calculation is an
interesting opa
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

The NAME OF RELIGION was taken in vain
by the clergyman who kept dance house
in Henry street. The Rev. Mr. Mielenski
preached on Sunday, and during the week,
like David, danced before the ark, but in q
different manner. 1t is not recorded that
David waltzed.
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

WALL STREET YESTERDAY. break
occurred in New Jersey Central. The rest
of the stock market was irregular and fever
ish The transactions were large. Gold
opened at ITO 1-S and closed at no.
Money on call was supplied at l and IL
per cent Foreign exchange was steady.
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

Postmaster JANE, is correct. The bust
ness men of New York do earnestly wish
fast mail service. There might be improve
ments in the plan, and new arrangements
with railroad companies may be desirable !;
but the system itself, having been proved a
public benefit, ought not to be abruptly
given up. There are people who oppose
fast mail trains, but their logic would lead
US to return to stage coaches.
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

OLD SOUTH CuURcH.-The preservation of
this celebrated building is now assured, and
Boston deserves to be congratulated on her
success
The New York herald., 1876-09-16
success.

GERMANY AND ENGLAND, being Protestant
countries, have thought it their duty to pro-
intolerance. Spain has guaranteed religious
liberty to all her subjects, but it is said that
the government has not executed its prom
iscS
The New York herald., 1876-09-16
Tho Great Cyclone.

Advices from different points in the West
Indies inform us of the passage Of great
cyclone or hurricane which has caused con-
siderable damage and even loss of life. The
island of st. Thomas, eastward of Porto
Rico, is usually the first place affected by
these storms as they gyrate westward from
the equatorial zone in the Atlantic Ocean. It
is therefore to st. Thomas that we look for
the first indications of the movement of the
September hurricanes. The cyclone now
sweeping to the westward will probably
strike the Texas coasSand cause great dam
age at Galveston and Indianola. If, how
ever, it's centre attains the apex of the para
bolic curve Of its track eastward of that
longitude it will strike our Gulf coast
and ST. Marks, Fla, passing over the
Gulf and South Atlantic States toward Cape
Hatteras. In any event wide belt of space
will be affected by its influence. The west
ward track of the storm centre has been over
the group of islands of which st. Thomas
forms q part, thence southwark of Porto
Rico and St. Domingo, little north of
jamaica with it's northern quadrant en-
bracing Santiago de Cuba, thence over Cape
San Antonio at the western extremity of
Cuba, and into the Gulf of Mexico The
turning point will probably be between tho
ninetieth and one hundredth meridians of
west longitude, and the counter movement
as indicated above. The condition of the
weather in the Gulf has been very much
disturbed latterly-a fact to which we have
frequently called attention. 1t is to be
feared that much loss of life and shipping
will be caused by this terrible cyclone.
INCOME TAX has always been regarded with
disfavcr by peoples saddled with such
burden In England the least reduction
proposed in the Budget was hailed as most
was pretty sure to reap areward in any elec-
tions that followed. In this country, although
the exigencics of the government were known
to be great, the people never willingly
submitted to the imposition Of the income
tax, because it represented a levy for which
there was no visible benefit to those that
paid it. Although the fairest, perhaps, of
the direct taxes. it was more felt than any
other, and those who willingly submitted to
an increase in the customs tariff saw a grev-
ance in being compelled to pay directly to
the government what they unmurmuringly
paid to their grocer. We give on another
page some interesting details of the oper-
alton of this wars taxation on an already
heavily burdened people.
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

To-Day is the anniversary of the battle Of
Harlem Plains, and it will be appropriately
eelehrated.
The New York herald., 1876-09-16
WITH SUPPLE NJ EN- T. !.
NEW YORK, SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER lG, 1915.

From our reports this morning the probabilities
are that the tceather to-ddu ,oM be cooler and
slightly cloudy or clear.
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

GENERAL BAncocK's LAWYER explains that
no is no. indicted for completely in the
Washington safe burglary, but for conspiracy
against the character of Mr.. Alexander The
conspiracy would be worse crime than rob-
berry. Who steals the books of John O.
Evans may steal trash, but he whs takes
from another his good name robs him Of
that-but the quotation is somewhat
musty. 1t is to be hoped that the trial Of
this unpleasant scandal will begin as soon
a the government is ready with its case.
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

THE ExHrBIrroS.- present on another
page a graphic letter describing a remark
ably fine collection of Russian paintings in
the art galleries. and the interest created by
these works among connoisseurs The AL
gerion bazaar also attracts considerable at
tention, while crowds Of visitors sur
round the highly ornamented speci-
men of an Indian tent on exhibi-
ton. Liberia. although generally. asso-
ciated with heat and suffering, is fully
represented by not the least interesting part
of the general display. But among the chief
objects to which special interest attaches
are the magnificent stained glass windows
for the new Catholic Cathedral Of New York.
These fine works of art are to become familiar
to us when they are fitted in the great
church. and will add much to its already
splendid Appearance.
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

wALLACK's THEATRE.
r MIGHTY DOLLAR at z. n. Mstinss 81 80
Mr.. and Mrs. Florence.
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

COMPTROLLER GREEN has received the nomi-
nation for Mayor from convention of Ger
man citizens. Like all other great men Mr..
Green said he did not particularly care for
the Office, yet ne would not refuse to obey
the will of the people The question of the
next Mayoralty is important and We hope to
see good candidates nominated by all par
ties. To have q Mayor inferior TO Mr..
Wickham would be u retrograde movement
which the city could not afford.
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

TIE FARCE of arresting bartenders at Gill
mores Garden for selling lager beer on Sun
days has brought Inspector McDermott into
trouble. He reported that no liquor was
sold there on last Sunday, but it was shown
that the arrests did not stop the sale.
Another charge is that when he made the
raid on Aliens gambling house he committed
official burglary upon cigar store These
are trivial matters, but they prove that some
body has been inspecting the Inspector.
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

UNION SQUARE THEATRE.
TWO MEN or SANDY BAR at S.p. NJ Matinee 81 80
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

A MILE in 2:22 is not bad for mustang at
a county fair, bat the ponies have to be
brisker than that in polo. 1t is not for speed
only but for agility that these little animals
are useful.
The New York herald., 1876-09-16

BROOKLYN rIIRATRK
DAVID GAERICK. at 3 y. ~. DUNpREAHY Matinee q
80 l.. II. Sothern.