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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24

If the gas companies could supply good
gas at one dollar for n thousand cubic feet
there would be little If any reason for the
people to change the method of lighting
their houses; but to pay cent more than
that for gas is a foolish waste of money. be-
cause the public can get a first rate light for
what the gas would cost them ut that price.
In this we do not enter upon the inquiry al
to whether or no, with the processes now in
use, good gas can be made for that price, but
we only say that If it cannot be made for that
price then it is an article beyond the means
Of the many who are compelled to save Nc
every possible point People, for instance,
whose gas bills are five dollars month. can
light their houses just as well for one dollar
month on kerosene, and if the bills are
higher tho economy in giving up the
use OF gas is in the same proportion.
Families, therefore, whose bills run in the
neighborhood of ten dollars a month cas
save hundred dollars year in this wayl
II they can get for twelve or fifteen dollars d
year light Just as good rs the one that costf
them hundred and twenty they cannot
afford to waste on the more expensive light
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24

Perhaps many years in our history have
exhibited more generally diffused pros
perity than this, the hundredth of our
national existence, but us the English
Channel tide was no respecter of King
Canute, so the trade tide cannot be made to
mark its highest at the time when our
patriotic feelings would expect it. In
accordance with our idea of the fitness
of things this should be a year which
could be pointed back to, not merely as the
hundredth notch upon the historical tally
stick, but as the bright beg inning OF golden
era in money, trade, art and humanity.
Like SO many Endymions, when we begin
wishing we are prone to shoot our desires as
high as the moon. Looking around, how
ever, with less imaginative eye we may see
many things to give us comfort. In spite
of all the misgivings of the timor-
ots the landmarks of trade rise be-
fore us as we march through the
year just as they rose in our most prosperous
years. AS the Msy-lay time Of change of
house and home approaches; as the season
when men and women must array themselves
becomingly to meet the vernal days passes
rs the influence of the genial weather
prompts men to enjoy themselves at the
theatre before rushing away to the noun
tains and the sea; as the time when man and
master transfer their services or their
wages comes upon us, the indi-
cations are as clearly noted in the
advertising columns of the HERALD this
year as in any before. We have had a re-
vival in religion we are getting silver for
fractional currency; we have a grand Gen.
tennial Exhibition receiving its last touches;
we may not have all that our hearts desire.
but yesterday the HERALD published a quin-
tuple sheet, brimful of bright news, and
with seventy-three and q half columns
of fresh advertisements. Thus we may
be said to have rs much as is good for us.
Increase of advertising may, as rule, be
taken rs an evidence of prosperity and adj
vancing civilization. Civilization with its
increased comforts brings fresh wants-that
means advertisements. Prosperity is forever
Topping off and reshaping; it wants to
change real estate or goods into money
or bonds, or rice versa; that means adyer-
tisements also. The great bulk Of the
seventy-three and half columns of yester-
day is balanced between these two friendly
forces. They are the nerves of our nation,
and from their healthy action, as seen in
Yesterdays HERALD, We may say that the
young giant, America, is strong and hearty
as ever.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24

ahead, except that such ships must strike
their topgallantmasts whenever they cross
the line Of the bridge. This operation Is
frequently necessary at sea in order to gave
the crews something to do. We do not re-
gard it as good taste on the part Of the am
phibious portion of our mercantile commu-
nifty to be continually rigging the bridge di-
rectors about this grand intermunicipal over
king, when the entire difficulty might be
met by having half dozen sets OF spare
masts on board each vessel to supply the loss
by b-eakage. Surely the merchants do not
pretend to say that the interests OF mere
commerce should stand in the way OF the ac-
complishment Of grand triumph Of engi-
neering skill. If the protests of such fac
tious individuals receive any consideration
whatever our engineers will be compelled to
conduct their operations without the grand
privilege of making expensive mistakes,
right which not even the constitution itself
should be permitted to take away in a coun-
try Boosting of free institutions BY all
means abolish high masts, and even ships If
necessary, but let rs have low level road
way between the tall towers of the East
River Bridge.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24

Sunday devotions in the churches attracted
the faithful as usual yesterday, and the
angels, who are said to record the good and
evil actions of man, must have placed mark
to the credit of our frail humanity that
will counterbalance q multitude of sins.
The blossoms of grace, like the flowers of
spring time, filled the religious atmosphere
with the odor Of piety and gladdened the
hearts of the righteous while bringing COM
fort and hope to those who sit in the gloom
of affection and doubt. At the Church of
the Disciples the Rev. George H. Hepworth
told his hearers of the marvellous work.
ings of the spirit of God in the
human soul and the difference in the
moral values of seeing and believing.
The Rev. DR.. Rylance ministered to the
Anglo-American congregation of the Free
Church of st. George the Martyr at the
Church of st. Ambrose the sermon recalling
to his hearers recollections Of home. At the
Pilgrim church Mr.. Kennard spoke of the
blessed work of the revival, and warmly i'd
vocated its continuance. Rev. DR.. Tying, at
st. Georges church, preached an impressive
sermon on the necessity of following the
path of duty marked out by God instead Of
that defined by man. DR.. Armitage de-
scribed the healing of the lame man at the
door of the Temple, and applied the moral of
the story to the present time, when many
are found ut 1.-the beautiful gate" weak in
faith and needing the healing touch of grace.
At the Church Of Our Saviour Mr.. Pullman
sketched the lifo of q deceased men,
Der in memorial sermon filled
with many beautiful suggestions, and
the Rev. Morgan Dix, at Trinity church,
raised the thoughts of his hearers to the con-
temptation of the future state. At the Paul
list church the grand Gregorian music of the
Church, ancient but ever new, filed the air,
and Father Stone preached eloquently on
..The Grace Of God" At ST. AIMS Father
Hayes argued that in order to struggle sue
cessfully against temptation the grace of
God was necessary. The services in Brook
lyn were of the usual impressive order, and
Mt the Warren street Methodist church the
Widow Van Colt was remarkably eloquent
on the significance of the word "How."
The Rev. Fred Bell, the singing preacher,
proved the power Of song as a means Of
awakening devotion and acclaimed against
pretty preaching" and showed how neces-
sary it was to speak plain truth when deal
ing with the wickedness of the world.
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taxed, from the value Of the stock, the bal.
ance. if any, representing the net personal
property in the stock


The cheap cab question continues to be
an interesting one to the public; for the
necessity for a cheaper class of cabs is adj
mitted, and reform in the present system
demanded, even by those who do not habitu-
ally patronize such vehicles But something
more than words will be necessary before the
hackmen can be made to understand that
they are the servants Of the public and not
its masters. Agitation Of the subject may do
something, but it must be followed by action
on the part of the people. If every person
who now takes a coupe or a hack when he
goes up or down town would decide to take
the cars instead, even if it does entail little
inconvenience, the business of hack driving
would soon be losing speculation on its
present basis Of extortionate charges for i'll
performed service. When drivers once find
that insisting on absurd rates is practically
breaking down their business fares will
drop to reasonable figures of their own
accord. This fact was proved few nights
since by gentleman who persuaded his
friends attending social party not to take
cabs unless the charges were made reason
ably low. Before the door of the host stood
a dozen cabs, all eager for the departure
of the guests, but the cabmen were sur
prised to find that unless they accepted
low fares no passengers could be OBJ
tanned. The consequence was that every
cabman s'came down." and the aggregate
amount saved was over fifty dollars. No
body wanting cab on that occasion failed
to get one on the terms proposed. Con-
ceited action triumphed, and real reform
was begun right then and there.
Now it is quite feasible to start an anti
cab movement. Let every one interested in
the subject of cab reform decide not to pa
tronize hacks unless they find the owners
and drivers willing to take fair price for
the service performed. Ladies especially
can materially aid the cab crusade, and if
they will only put down their little feet and
insist on Cabby being effectually reformed
the task will be much easier one. Hack.
men are only men, but in New York they
are a very obtuse class, else they would
hearken to the outcry against them and en-.
deavor to do better. BY all means, there.
fore, let us have an anti-cab league and start
lists of subscribers at convenient places
Show the cabmen how strong is the feeling
against them, and you will not only brighten
them into reforming their business, but
hasten the appearance of the telegraph"
cabs we are promised. Agitate, therefore
and organize crusade, for in union there ID
strength, in cabs as we'll as in States.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24

The YACHTING SEAsoS.-Tho preparations
have begun already for the races of 1876,
and the latest information on the subject is
given in an article elsewhere. Owners are
busily engaged in fitting their vessels for the
contests which begin in few weeks. The
New York Yacht Club will open the season
on the Sth Of June, and on the odd Of June
the Centennial regattas will commence.
There will be no lack of interesting events,
and the season is likely to eclipse in
brillisncy any Of the past successes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24

DON PEDRO AT SALT LAKE.--What the
Emperor of Brazil has seen in the City of the
Saints in the way of polygamy will not be
likely to make him jot it down as desirable
thing for the great country he is so Jealous
to improve to plant among her institutions.
He will see how the energy and will of a
shrewd business man has made the desert
bloom because he held lash of tanaticism
over his followers which made them his
slaves. For how many moro generations
of royal visitors, may we ask the American
people, shall this degrading practice of
polygamy be choice exhibition?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24

The REPUBLICANS HARMONIOUS FOR CoxK-
LIYc.-We congratulate our neighbour, the
Times, upon the judicious manner in which
1t declares that it will support Mr.. Conkling
MS the candidate of the republican party
should he be nominated at Cincinnati. The
Times is not an ardent supporter of Mr..
Conkling, and accordingly tho declaration
that it will not leave the party in the event of
Tho nor. nation of Conkling will 60 far toward
strengthening that statesman chances at Gin
rinnati. by the way. 1t is u singular coinci-
dencc that this timely declaration of the
Times rcnews the famous alliance of last fall
which took up arms against John Kelly and
his dark lantern Know Nothing Tammany
crowd, and whipped them 50 badly that they
have not recovered from their defeat. That
battle was fought by the Sun, the Times and
.be HERALD. Now we have the Sun and the
HERALD supporting the claims of ConlSling
10 republican recognition IN republican
convention and the Times coming into line
AS republican journal avowing its ale
glance to the party flag. 1t seems natural to
have the three journals side by side, and tho
inns will accept our congratulations upon
It's courage and fidelity to party convictions
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24

taken to prevent any flaw in the title of the
Tammany delegates in respect to regularity,
and they cannot be excluded by Governor
Tilden's friends without such rupture in
the party as would destroy all his chances of
carrying New York even if he should get the
nomination An open and organized bolt,
supported by allies in the interior of the
st. Louis, would convince the National Con-
vention that New York would be lost
to the democracy with Governor Til
den as their candidate. This is too
hazardous an experiment to be risked, and
we therefore expect to see the Tammany
delegates admitted at Utica and to witness a
consent on the part of the Tilden men that
the Convention impose no instructions on
its representatives in the National Conven-
ton.
The value of an unpledged delegation will
depend on the support which Governor Til
den may receive from other States. If this
should be large and formidable it will make
no difference whether the New York delega-
ton is pledged or not, because its practice
Of always voting as unit will enable its I'll
den majority to control it SO long as their
courage is kept up by prospect of success.
But if Mr.. Tildcn's support from other
States should be feeble an unpledged dele
cation would break and desert in an early
stage of the proceedings.
In spite of possible drawbacks Governor
Tilden is the foremost democratic candidate,
and if the Utica Convention adjourns with
out quarrel he has an excellent prospect Of
gaining the delegations from many other
States. But even majority would not in
sure his success, for it will require two
thirds of the votes to effect nomination.
He may safely count on more than one
third, and thus be strong enough to prevent
the nomination of any rival. But the Con-
vention cannot be held at a deadlock for
more than day or two, and it is the duty
Of Governor Tilden to consider what the
good of the party requires him to
do in contingency which is so likely to
happen under the operation of the two
thirds rule. Senator Thurman will probably
have the support Of Ohio and several other
States, and it would be misfortune if two
able statesmen like Mr.. Tilden and Mr..
Thurman, who are equally honest and think
so nearly alike on public questions, should
obstinately obstruct each others chances
and force the Convention to unite on some
poor stick Of an obscure man. Our excel
lent Governor will strengthen himself
in public esteem if he pursues his
canvass in generous and magnani-
nous spirit, cherishing, for the party's
sake, the reputation of worthy rivals
and resolving to secure the nomination Of
the fittest among them if he cannot succeed
himself The real leadership of political
party is not necessarily in the hands of the
President. When Pierce was President
Douglas controlled the policy Of the demo-
cratic party, and Mr.. Seward exerted more
influence and acquired higher fame as Sec
rotary of State than he could have done as
President. If Governor Tilden will unself-
ishly do his best to make his party strong
and respected his admiring countrymen will
take care of his reputation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24

us of the progress of the revolution and the
intended forward move of General Porfrio
Diaz with q considerable force and artillery
toward the seat of government. A large
amount has been voluntarily subscribed in
sinews of war. The government troops are
probably concentrating at some point in the
interior for decided coup, but nothing posi-
tive is known of their movements on account
of the destruction Of all telegraphic COM
munication. The pest of the Rio Grande
border, Cortina, is reported to have been
shot, A good radiance truly, if true
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24

The THREATENED WAR BETWEEN TURKEY
AND MONTENEGRO has been postponed,
through the influence of Russian and Eng
lish diplomacy, and the Porte has disavowed
any intention OF making an attack on the
little Christian Principally. The inevitable
conflict must, however, be waged in the So
luton of the Eastern problem, and when the
time arrives for the settlement the weight Of
Montenegro's influence will not tip up the
balance
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24

INSURANCE LEGISLATION is attracting attcn-
ton at Albany, and the Senate bill authoriz-
ing the taxation of the stock OF insurance
companies, recently passed by that branch
of the Legislature, is creating panic among
the companies. Some insurance officials re-
gard the bill rs Matchmaking scheme on
gest that the country representatives will
always support measures which promise to
mulct city interests and thus disarrango the
distribution of taxation so rs to Tighten the
rural burdens The proposed law relieves
the capital from taxation and imposes the
burden on the stock, but deduction is
made of tho assessed value of any real estate
owned by the company which is already
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24

SPANISH FINANCES are in process of adjust
ment after the war, but the plan submitted
by tho Minister of Finance does not promise
any relief for the already overburdened
people. If the Spanish government is dis
posed to be economical it should begin by
the reduction of the great army which op-
presses, but cannot subdue, the Cuban
patriotc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24

wALLAcK's THEATRE.
TWINS, at r. NJ. Lester Waack-
BOOTHS THEATRE
HENRY ". atsP. NJ. George Isgnoid.
BROOKLYN THEATRE.
BELLIES OF THE KITCHEN, atsP.M voken
TONY PASTORS NEW THEATRE
VARIETY, atSr NJ
. UNION SQUARE THEATRE
FERRE0L. atsP NJ. &. X. Thorne. Jr
EAGLE THEATRE.
VARIETY, at II. NJ. Miss Minnie Palmer.
PARK THEATRE.
BRASS. at +. N. George Fawceti Rowe.
CHATEAU MABIILE VARIETIES.
OLYMPIC THEATRE
HUMPTY DUMPTY, nj = +. II
PARTISAN VARIETIES.
uxn BowERY THEATRE.
THIRTY FOURTH STREET OPERA HOUSE.
VARIETY atsP.M
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE
PIQUE. at J. NJ. Fannie Davenport
HOWE 4 cusHING's CIRCUS.
GLOBE THEATRE.
VARIETY, at i. NJ.
WOODS MUSEUM
Across THE coNTINENr. 7, NJ. Oliver Doud Byron
Matinee at I. NJ.
srEINwAY HALL
CONCERT, Mt 8 r. " Mmc. Ryther
LyCEuM THEATRE
VAUDEVILLE, at SP. NJ.
McRRAY's CIRCUS
afternoon and evening
SAN FRANCISCO MINSTRELS,
ats r. NJ
TWENTY THIRD STREET OPERA HOUSE.
NEGRO MINSTEELsY. stSP VI.
THEATRE CoMIcUE.
VARIETY, at +. ~
DAs GIAs wAs ahhSa Al r. H. THEATRE
TIvoL1 THEATRE.
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24

The FRENCH ELECTIONS to fill vacancies
created by the annulment of the recent cleo
tons for Deputies by the republican majority
in the Assembly have again resulted in favor
of the republicans. In st. Denis the radical
candidate was defeated by republican,
thus showing that in French politics there
are distinctions based on very slight differ
enceS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24

NOTICE. TO COUNTRY NEwsDEALERs.-For
prompt and regular delire,y of The HERALD
By tdst mail trains orders must be sent direct
10 this office. Postage free.
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A TREATY OF COMMERCE. is proposed be-
tween France and the United States which,
if judiciously framed, may result in great
advantages to both nations, politically as
we'll as commercially.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24

From our reports this morning the probabilities
are that the acedther to-day ,cW be cooler and
clearer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24

MERCHANTS AND SHiPowSEEs are complain
ing about the proposed level of the roadway
of the East River Bridge, deeming that it
will not be raised sufficiently high over the
water to permit Of free navigation for vessels
with tall spsrh We cannot zee any trouble
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-24
L RIPPLE S He I.

NEW YORK. MONDAY, APRIL "a, 1876.
The New York herald., 1876-11-28
DISEASES or MEN.

The Importance Of the hcalthiness OF the nervous
system be overestimated. It's power life
and death and the direct bearing which II has
human happiness recognixed its capabilities
it, qualities and its the Importance OF Its heathfu
moderate the danger OF overtaxng
whether trough thought. study intense appicAtion
attention the conduct OF compl
Gated and business interests by the
system All these subjects Tor consideration
the knowledge OF what s moderation. what
and when these eSist the absolute necessity Of promptly
seeking advice from an expert who Tor long series Of
years. devoted his whole and attention the study
and treatment o all the malndics OF this inn
port department. 10 accurately determine the diseased
conditions their and whether arising
from the want o exercise its rferuln and who
and has ieafned discover
pnce aud promptly apply the remedy
thus avoiding the rNnuiy slow feeling after the truth.
s,nnt win very naturally wants "a know whon, 49,,
What the matter. the extent 81 the derAngemcnt the
pr.baLil ties OF rtcuperation and the time required
striking example of the value nf experience and prnc
cal observation well tho usefulness Of the prompt
rlcnon ui suitable remedies. found in the Important
tions only home but abroad that large propo
tiou Of those who suffer mental disturbance and rbso
treatment wiih agr the first symptoms have mani
haustcd hy intense mental appcaon dcpri,ing OF the
power ol thought " only its strength
y Ted and nourished by the use o certain
systematic methods IL Is precisely 30 IN every other de
whether OF appetite propensity passion each
ouring remedy rs and different
bringing them frniu their overworked
Larst conditions The this branch OF med
scarcely be ovcratrd II reaches
the perpe,uaon Of family the securing Of hereditary
nng and nrre experience n this direction have
been able command ey ny success the thankful apprec
certainty communicate much 10 cultivated minds in
connection with practical Experience IN what pertains to
ma the OF their powers whether Of BRAIN
appetite, propensity or passion
The New York herald., 1876-11-28
HENRY A. DANIELS. NJ. D..

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