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New-York tribune., 1876-02-16

and the Commission assert that fuiiy
10 per cent of this immense sum
has been wasted. The Commission have
not attempted to probe those fruitful sources
of fraud-the present system OF appralsing
canal damages, Encouragement Of the lateral
canals. and contracts for ordinary repairs
The Commission have traversed only snlaii
section of the field they have made beginning
ond that is all and yet they have accumulated
overwhelming evidence that the interests OF
the State have been systematically sacriilced
to a powerful political ring. The sources
of fraud are clearly defined IN the
report. They arc unbalanced bids, the
mode of measuring work done under con-
tract. and the facilities afforded for procuring
legislative relief. The remedy for these
abuses is very simple. 1t is the concentration
of responsibility IN fewer hands. Nine state
officers now share the responsibility for non
compliance with the law, and whenever the
State is defrauded it is impossible to bring
any of them to justice. The Commission
would make one man responsible 1Or the
acts of all his subordinates, and would pro-
vide ample means for the suspension, renewal,
and punishment of unfaithful servants of the
State. The Commission accordingly favor the
Constitutional Amendment by when the
powers of the Canal Commissioners VIII be
transferred to a Superintendent OF Public
Works. But good system is not enough
The laws must be enforced; faithless engl-
neers must pay the penalty for Incompetence
or crime plunderers must be punished, ana
corrrlption be rendered odiOus. This Is the
philosophy of the Commissions canal policy,
and very sound philosophy it IA.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-16
Dusiness Notices.

To TIE CONSUMPTfyE.-Let those VINO IAN
gush under tie fatal severity Of climate through any pun
ooay compaUt those who are In decided eons4nl
Thert safe ana sue itnet AT
hand and easily ticd. N1IBoEs CoNlOt Nd OF 1uD D
JIyFg LINE without posse sSrg the very hauSeane
flavor ~ the OIL heretofore use L. endowed ny lhe pos
phato line with healing property which ieider the o,
nouhy encacous Remarkable testiuOnlas o ls tey Eau
be- shown who desire TO them ly A. b. WILBUR
Chemist Boston.
Use BRUMMELI'> celebrated COrGH DROPS
Tue genuine lave A. II. p. each drop. 4lO Gandst
New-York tribune., 1876-02-16
OBITUARY..
JOHN NJ. FERRIER.

Capt John NJ Ferrier well known among Tho
older residents OF this city. died Tue day morning ~
the age IS years He born in this city, and Wa
for many years n captain but since retiring from h
profession has resided here lie President OF the
Marine Society was OF the trustees OF the Sailors
Snug Harbor and has filed many other positions OF
honor and trust He enjoyed excellent health up 10 the
Zine OF his death He retired Monday night feelns
WELL but before morning was found dead lie had oesa
for many Years an sctive member OF e Oliver ,trss'
(now Madison Avenue) Baptist Church.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-16

During the Moody and Sdnkey meetings at he Hippo
frome, and 10 meet The popular demand for The TRIB-
uNEs rerbam reports Of Ar. Moodys Sermons. we will
pend HE DAILY TRIBUNE 10 any address, postpaid, for
81 per month. by means Of the fast mail trains sub
pvibers in albany and PHILADELPHIA, and all interme-
Hate points may receire the Sermons Of the prerous
rrening before a. M. uhle The uh0,o territory ihn the
radius Of Washington Cleland and Boston s supplied
Turing the day. Subscribers in the city and picnity
be rsoularly sered from any respectable necs stand
New-York tribune., 1876-02-16
SOFT MONEY! ~ NEW. ENGLAND.


The Democratic statesmen who are address
ing themselves with 80 much earnestness 10
the task of harmonizing their party upon the
currency question do really deserve commits
Grafton. Soft money ia ghost that will not
down Their William Aliens riso up and roar,
and the people set them back. The Ohio
and Pennsylvania Democracy embraces the
delusion, and the popular verdict Is 80 decid-
edy hostile that tho leaders take comfort in
the thought that the party must see the i'm
policy Of continuance in that direction. Every
day, almost some misclicvous Republican
introduces a resolution or bill in Congress AZ
serting in terms that money Is money, but the
leaders succeed in staying of IA vote upon so
revolutionary a proposition, and so IN pOstpon-
ing the breach in the party and now caucus
committee has been appointed to which has
been committed the delicate duty of adjusting
the differences in the party on the money ques-
ton. and agreeing upon some measure that
will either be satisfactory TO both sides, or 50
entirely unsatisfactory to everybody that each
side will be content with defeating the other
tho usual form Of compromises. Thus
tar the leaders are rejoicing at having
avoided coming to an open issue among
themselves. They are devoting themselves
to-the next Presidential election not legls-
lating for tho country. but managing" for
New-York tribune., 1876-02-16
amusements ano Meeiinss 60 Night.

ACADEMY OF Music" II TrOyatOre." Miss fmlhpPS
30 ms 1HEATEK.-" julius Cesar - ,-,. >.
NowyEY TuEATER-9 and 8: Uncle Toms CABIN
Mrs Howard.
FIFTH AVENUE THKATER-" PiQuc.' 49, .
GRAND OPyRA HoUsE.-" East lynne" Miss western
OLYMPIC THEATER.-2 aud ); variety
PARk TuEATER.-" Brass
San FRANCISCO MISsIREIH.
PASTORS NEW ruEArER.- VARIETY
UNION SQUARE THEATEK.-'KoS Michel
WALLACK's THEATER.-" John Garth
ACADEMY or DESIGN. Annual Exhibition OF the Amerl-
can Society Of Painters in Water ColOls.
COLOssyCM-" Siege OF Paris
CHURCH OF THE DIscIrLls.-Lecture. Dr. W. A. l"in-
mOad
CnURCH OF THE Holy TEINIIY.-4: Organ Concert
New-York tribune., 1876-02-16

made littlo progress IN lowering the interest
on our bonds, and none ut all in retiring our
yreenback. and French credit IL fully on a
oar with our own. Just now both nations con-
Template borrowing at four and half per
cent. We shall try and keep orr reader, IN
formed "a to tho methods adopted by the two
nations aud the success they respectively meet
New-York tribune., 1876-02-16

Some opposition is said to be offered by coiored
men in Washington to the confirmation OF one OF
their own number, William Henry Smith, as one OF
their Metropolitan Police Commissioners lney
make serious mistake but ii is scarcely likely 'hat
they can influence the Senate Everybody about
the capital. but particularly all who have had any
thing TO do with the House Of Representatives,
know Mr. Smith to be one Of the most efficient ana
capable employees the House has ever had. lie mas
been messenger in the House Library for many
years. and is in his way, as indispensable man as
was Mr. Barclay. He has lived in Washington all
hi, life. has educated himself, has lived correct
and upright lfc has done all ne could lor MS race
and has always been thoroughgolng hepuoiican'
One of the few things for which this House deserves
credit il that in the rush for Office it has had the
decency yet to keep away aspirants from Smiths
place His action IN the Police Board has been
equally correct and the Senate can DO no Detter
thing than to confirm him.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-16

So much delay has bcSct the organizing oi
the Fishery Commission provided for by the
Treaty of Washington. that 1T may prove more
satisfactory to devise other means for ADJUST
ing our differences with Canada. 1t ought 70
be possible for our Government to determine
how far the Dominion may be entitled to com
pcnsation for the Use of her fishing grounds
If our statement in that event be made clear
and equitable, the Canadian Government can
hardly afford to insist Oh the tagdy procedure
Of a Joint Commission.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-16

Queen Victoria legally Empress OF ih''',
The title, it is understood. IA conferred NANNY
for political effect since it IL supposed cno
Indian princes Will be better pleased 10 ''
ruled by an Empres than by Queen
New-York tribune., 1876-02-16

For many years the air of the House has
been notoriously bad; bad in fact as well "a
in metaphor bad, even for Washington; so
bad that the Congressman themselves complain
of it. Naturally enough. the prime reason is
that the room is surrounded by lobbies. En-
eneers have long endeayored to pump the
pure air of heaven INTO the House, but have
never succeeded in getting any that did not
come from below. 1t now appears that even
tlis source of ventilation has been yltiatcd.
and sundry nastnesses have been contributing
TO the air supply No wonder that Congress
has so often been III bad 0dor.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-16

More work was done in the Senate yester-
slay than in the House. Whether the work
WAS of value may however be questioned,
since it included the passage of the bill to re-
move the restrictions which have preserved
,ablic lands in the South for homestead set
tiers
New-York tribune., 1876-02-16

The Women's Centennial Union once more appeals
TO the patriotic in aid of its Centennial Banner.
Contributions may range fIom % cents to %, ana
should be sent today TO Mrs. n. p. Hosack, Treas
urer from . to > p. M, at the Chickerlng Rooms
Eifth-ave. and EIghteenth-st.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-16

In the speech which his Ministers prepared
fJr the oy-King Alfonso, he is made to say
1hat Spain has sent 32, 900 troops to Cuba and
enancipated $4,000 slaves. 1t is doubtful lib
crality which boasts of attempts to oppress the
whites. while freeing at most only one third of
the blacks doomed to bondage
New-York tribune., 1876-02-16

1t is understood that Sir A. I. Gait. one OF
the abest statesmen in Canada, purposes VS.
ting the West Indies with the view OF pro-
mo,in: trade between them ana The Dominion.
This mission is likely to be attended with
only moderate success since the greater prox-
unity of New-lork, NewOrleans. and Calves
ton to the principal islands serves to direct
tlre current of trade in our favor. Moreover,
thcrc is no staple product except lumber which
Canada can supply on better terms than our
selves.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-16

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New-York tribune., 1876-02-16

In the Babcock trial there was interesting
evidence given yesterday to show the direct
effect of the famous "Sylph' telegram in pro-
moting the manufacture of crooked whisky
The prosecution rested their case somewhat
sooner than was generally expected. The pop
ular notion seems to be that the jury will not
BGrce.
New-York tribune., 1876-02-16

Having on one occasion declared Great
Britain to be an Asiatic Power, it is proper
for Mr. Disraeli to be instrumental in making
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

Take the law into your own
hands sir, l cannot interfere with
you"
"But can interfere with your
musical society, and assure you l
will"
Thereupon Mrs. Hetty left him.
an I'd the gambler applied for admis-
sion to the room of the musical
party, who received him with great
politeness.
Take a chair" said the leader.
Fond of music?"
Fond of the devil you black
guards. Clear out of here at once,
or I'll break your necks for you"
"Do you prefer the trombone to
the clarionet." said the leader. i
am not an adapt at present, but |
can get few good notes out of it. ."
Thereupon he gave a blast in the
ear of the gambler, who made an
attack upon the instrument,
wrenched it from his hands, and
hurled it TIN ough the paper par
tition into the next room, wherein
sat the officer awaiting develop
ments, aud ready to arrest him. Per-
ceiving the snare into which he had
fallen, the gambler said nothing but
marched off with the officer, while
his companions in his own apart
ments made good their fight. The
fine for the disturbance of the peace
was paid 10y the money refused by
Hetty for advance rent, and she was
left in peace.
ITO be coatinued.)
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08


General Crook to friend regarding
the Black Hills:
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT
OF THE PLATTE,
OMAHA, Neb., Jan. "a, rs.
My DEAR GEORGE am real
glad to hear from you once more. |
had lost all trace of you since you
left Phoebe. | think the Black Hills
is going to be very fair mining
camp, and there is going to be big
rush to that country in the spring, |
have but little doubt; if you were
there you could make money. /
don't think the Government will
make any more opposition to miners
going into that country. | will in
all likelihood take trip in that
country next summer. will be glad
to take you by the hand once more
and will tell you all the particulars
when ! see you. Give my kindest
ris TO Curtis and rest of friends.
Yours sincerely,
CROOk.
A body of ore, the extent of which
is not yet known, has been discov-
cred in the Rye Patch mine. We
learn from reliable source that
assays from this new ore body run
up to 81, GOO a ton in silver.
The Carson Tribune" of the 9TH
says; "Work progresses as usual at
the North Carson. The main shaft
is now 25 feet below the 200-foot
level, and sinking progresses rapidly.
Work is also being pushed with vigor
in the north drift. Prospects grow
brighter every day"
The bullion shipment of Denver,
last year, was 5,237 10, a con-
siderable increase over 1874. while
the banking capital was raised to
5000, 900, and 81, 200, 900 of deposits
were made. There were also over
$4,000, 900 worth of real estate
changed hands.
The Nevada Quicksilver Mining
Company has incorporated for the
purpose of working the Cinnabar
and Pearl quicksilver mines recent
ly discovered near Reno. The capi-
tai stock is S5, 900 900, divided into
100, 900 shares.
BY a note from Dun Glen, the
"Silver State" of the 25th, learns
tuat West & Thomas have struck it
rich in their gold mine at that
place. They have sunk shaft 90
feet deep from the bottom of the
tunnel in which the ledge is we'll
defined and bears rich rock. They
are now putting up a whip to
hoist the ore by horsepower. The
mine has produced considerable
quantity of rich gold bearing ore,
and the prospects of the lie ge con-
tinuing good are very favorable.
A letter of the 2Sth ult. from the
Adams Hill mine says: "Are max
ing good headway in sinking main
shaft. Are now 35 feet below the
20O-foot level; rock hard but work
ing we'll. North drift from 200-foot
level shows some good ore and a
large ledge of quartz. Work has
been resumed in the Alabama shaft"
Jersey district, in Humboldt coun-
ty, lust over the Lander line, is at
tracing great deal of attention at
present. 1t is smelling camp, and
furnaces having recently been erected
there, quite town is springing up.
The reduction of the forces in
many Of our principal mines has
thrown q large number of men out
of employment and have left for
other sections Eureka Sentinel.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08
MINING ITEMS.

Below we publish a letter from
General Crook to friend regarding
the Black Hills:
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08
PR O CLA M ALTON.
Chicago and Northwestern
Railway.
rs THE POPULAR ROUTE OVERLAND
u to the East. Passengers for Chicago,
Niagara Falls. Pittsburg. Philadelphia, Mon
treal, Quebec, New York, Boston, or any
other point East, should buy their
TRANS.CONTINENTAL TICKETS
Via the Pioneer Route,
The Chicago and North.
western Railway.
This Is the Best Route East,


Its Track is of STEEL RAILS, and on IL has
been made the Fastest Time that has ever
been made in this country. BY this route
passengers for points east of Chicago have
their choice OF the following lines from
Chicago:
By the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago
and Pennsylvania Railways - Three
Through Trains Daily, with Pullman
Palace Cars through to Philadelphia and
New York on each train. One Through
Train, with Pullman Palace Cars, to Bal
timore and Washington.
By the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern
Railway and Connections-New York Cen.
trail and Erie Railroads-Three Through
Trains Daily, with Palace Drawing Room
and Silver Palace Sleeping Cars through
to New York.
By the Michigan Central, Grand Trunk,
Great Western and Erie and New York
Central Railwsys-Three Through Trains,
with Pullman Palace Drawing Room and
Sleeping Cars through to New York, to
Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Rochester or New
York City.
By the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad-Two
Through Trains Daily, with Pullman
Palace Cars for Newark. Zanesville,
Wheeling. Washington and Baltimore,
without change.
This is the Shortest, Best and only line
running Pullman celebrated Palace Sleeping
Cars and Coaches connecting with Union
Pacific Railroad at Omaha and from the
| West, via Grand junction, Marshall, Cedar
Rapids. Clinton, Sterling and Dixon, for
| Chicago and the Last.
| This popular route is unsurpassed for
| Speed, Comfort and Safety. The smooth,
| we'll -ballasted and perfect track of steel
| rails, the celebrated Pullman Palace Sleeping
| Cars, the perfect Telegraph System of NOV
| ing trains, the regularity with which they
| run, the admirable arrangement for running
through cars to Chicago from all points
| West, secure to passengers all the comforts
in modern Railway Travelling. No changes
of Cars and no tedious delays at Ferries.
Passengers will find Tickets via this Favor.
ite Route at the General Ticket Offices of the
Central Pacific Railroad in San Francisco and
Sacramento. and in all the Ticket Offices Of
the Central Pacific Railroad.
W. H. STENNETT
MARVIN HUGHITT, Gen. Pass Agent.
Gen. Supt., Chicago.
H. P. STANWOOD, General Agency, l2I
Montgomery street, San Francisco. sdS.1y
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

A body of ore, the extent of which
is not yet known, has been discov-
cred in the Rye Patch mine. We
learn from a reliable source that
assays from this new ore body run
up to 81 coo a ton in silver.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-02-08

For good job printing apply at the
TIMES office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-30

looked wise, and whispered to You the plan of NOM
mating Church by reclamation. Other men looked
wiser, and said they were looking it up at Albany,
where Tilden, Herman, Dorsheimer, and other first
class reformers were in consultation. This morning
everything went by the board, and left Dorshemer
and Marble fighting it out, with Church out of the
field, Hewitt disabled by ineligibility, Potter
thrown on account of secession speech in Congress
away back in the dark ages, and the rest beating
the air without hope. So. to-day it has been mostly
between Dorsheimer and Marble, with Dorsheimer
at his room at the United States in consultation
with his friends, and Marble skipping about the
hotels, submitting his button-holes and bending
his ears to every earnest Ieformer who loves
his country and wants place. Ii is
understood that Gov. Tilden may, if he WILL name
the candidate 1t is reported that he will not That
the candidate will not be of his selection no
believes. He will name him just as surely. though
not so openly as he has named all the candi dates
and laid out ali the work of the last three Demo-
cratic conventions When the business is done the
delegates and the party and the people will under
stand the effect Of it, though they may not know
how it was done. The innocent persons who suppose
Gov. Tilden is not manipulating the machinery of
this convention of that proverbialy simple class
whose habit it is to teach their grandmothers to suck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-30
PROGRESS AT THE EXHIBITION.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 29.-Sixty- eight Cana
dian horses which entered for the International Live
Stock Show arrived here to-day.
The series OF Centennial oratons upon the histories Of
the States OF the Union, resumed to-day Illinois
was the subject and the orator the Rev. Chas H. Fowler
grand Knights Templar excursion from Canada ar
rived here on Sunday evening and during Monday. The
party consists OF delegates from Toronto and Hamilton,
the former numbering 521 being under the charge Of
Hiram Morgan President OF the Ottawa Agricultural
Association who will specially represent tho Province
of ontario at the live stock show and the latter in
number under the charge Of W. H. Frazer Secretary Of
the Ontario Advisory Board Of the Centennial Com
mission.
The Centennial Management have agreed 10 order two
more 25-cen Saturdays viz, Sept and 0. This was
to-day announced the result Of the conference be-
tween the Of the Executive Committee
OF the Commission and ehe Board Of Finance.
The hand and brazer Of the statue OF Liberty
TO be presented TO the United States Centennial
mento by citizens OF France ara Intended 10 be erected
In New-York harbor. arri5ed ON tho grounds to-day.
French artisans are Susiy engaged in connecting the
different sectors which are of bronze preparatory TO
mounting :ne whole upon temporary PEDESTAL on Me
southeastern border Of the Lake. north Of Machinery
Esll.
The formal opening Of the Municipal building took
place tonight, when grand reception was given.
To-day's paid admissions were 41,30a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-30

described as o wrecker standing on the shores OF
bankruptcy, waiting to clutch drowning corpora
tions by the throat. and as 81 demurrer which the
Democratic party has filed against the Republican"
OF course what have said of the character OF the
speeches made by Republican orators applies only to
those l have heard Others may be appealing to
higher sentiments and urging the people to vote the
Republican ticket from more statesmanlike motiyes
but the speakers have heard are the ablest in the
State and presume they set the fashion. Appeals
exactly like these failed in 1874, and in spite of
them the people went to the polls and rebuked cor
ruption, dishonesty and incOmpetency in Office put
quietus to third term, and declared their dsap-
prevail of military interference in Southern elections
reaction has occurred since then, brought about by
the blunders and crimes Of the Democratic party
How far it has extended with the people OF this
State the September election alone can show.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-30
THE NETWORK YACHT CLUB.

The New-York Yacht Club have determined
to shorten their cruise owing TO the ateness of the
season. The feet will break up to-day at Providence
whence most of the yachts will return home. The races
which we're arranged 20 be sailed of Newport for cups
and prizes presented by Commodore q. L. Kingsand
yice-C commodore 6. Nicholson Kane and Robert
Center, Commodore OF the seawanhaka Yacht Club
have been postponed until Sept 10, when they
will take place the club course from Stapleton
Arrangements have also been made for race TO take
place Thursday, Oct II, for prize cup valued at
900 presented by f. Loubat owner OF the schooner
yacht Enehantress The Is open TO schOoneryachts
and upward belonging TO organized yacht
club the world with time allowance OF IL seconds per
ton The Is To be from of Owls Head New York
harbor TO around the Sandy Hook Lghtshp thence
10 and around the Lghtship on FyefathOm Bank" of
Cape May, NewJersey, and return TO sandy Hook Light
ship Gilbert L. HaIght Chairman OF the Regatta Com
tee has the arrangements for the In charge, and
entries will be received by Charles Minton, secretary
OF the NewYork Yacht Club at the Club house at Madi
son-aye, and Twentyseventhst, on or before Oot H.