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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

The great prominence of Mr.. George Will
lam Curtis in recent political movements
makes him q conspicuous figure in American
politics. He has been for twenty years or
more HHerdcetr of some note but none
of his productions he's attracted atten-
ton in Europe, and, excepting the
''Potiphnr Papers" which gave promise of
satiric fiction which has not been fulfilled,
nothing he has written has made much
impression in his own country. Of late
years he has abandoned literature for poll
tics, but the only political talent he has
exhibited is the capacity to make pleasant
speeches, which serve to amuse an audience,
to be his peculiar gift to ride
some hobby which falls down in its
track before it reaches the goal. He
mounted the civil service hobby with
n great flourish of the whip and display of
plated spurs, but the steed fell dead on the
course, and Our literary knight thereupon
began n quarrel with the administration
He went to the Cincinnati Convention as the
champion of Mr.. Bristow, and to the Sara
toga Convention as champion of Mr.. Evarts !;
but it somehow happens that every candidate
whose cause Mr.. Curtis espouses is deprived
of an occasion to write letter of thanks
for successful advocacy. AS was said of
poor Goldsmith, he touched nothing which
he did not adorn; but Mr.. Curtis touches
nothing which does not prove a failure. lie
was n member of the Constitutional Con-
vention of 1865, but member without
influence. and Of tho various things he
has attempted in politics none has sue
ceeded. He is an exquisite phrase-maker,
but no politician. Mr.. Curtis is rhetorical
rider of dead horses. He made his glow
ing speech in favor of Mr.. Evarts rs
the republican candidate for Governor to
an audience which knew that Mr.. Evarts
could not possibly be nominated, and al
though every word Of the eulogy was nc-
copied as true it had no more practical
effect than if it had been eulogy on William
Writ or Patrick Henry. Mr.. Curtis cannot
DO ranked as q statesman or politician, but
only as an elegant contributor to public
amusement.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25
Thurlow Weed At Saratoga.

The most efficient politician at Saratoga
was Thurlow Weed, the venerable Nestor Of
New York politics. 1t is owing to him more
than to any other individual that the pro-
ceedings at Saratoga were so harmonious
and that the work of the Convention gives
such general satisfaction to the republican
party. With the foresight in which he
was never wanting Mr. Weed perceived
that his party was in crisis, and that
every possibility of electing republican
President was staked on the action of the
Saratoga Convention. In spite of years and
infirmities he. felt that it was his duty to
come to the rescue and to buckle on the po-
litical armor in which he was so powerful in
younger days. Although intirm in body his
mind is as clear and vigorous as it ever was
and his influence in the republican party is
rather strengthened than abated by the fact
that he has nothing to hope or fear from the
success or defeat Of political parties, and
that his counsel, whether accepted or not,
is perfectly disinterested. This. indeed,
was one source of his great influence in the
days of his prime. With hundreds Of OPP
cal career Mr.. Weed steadily declined them
all, and by this disinterested course
he acquired such confidence rs
political adviser as has never been
possessed by any other great leader
in American politics. He has made
Governors, has made Senators, has deter
mined the choice of foreign ministers and
places in the Cabinet, but has never sought
any official position for himself, and when
such places have been offered and pressed
upon him he has always declined
them. Had he been vulgar office
seeker he could not have e1erted TINT
controlling influence in American politics
which made him the most influential man
of his time. Mr.. Weed has loved power,
but has scorned the ostentation of it; he has
seen public men rise and fall in ephemeral
prosperity, while his own influence was
perennial so long as he chose to be active in
politics. In late years he has retired
from the political arena and sought
the seclusion suited to his years.
Nothing short of great crisis in
the fortunes of his party could have tempted
him to forego his ease and make q journey to
Saratoga. He accomplished the object for
which he went, and the republican party is
probably more indebted to him than to any
other influence for the harmony which pre-
vailed in it's State Convention and the excel
lent ticket which it put in nomination. He
went to Saratoga with the intention to
make Governor Morgan tho leading can
didate, and he accomplished his purpose.
This is probably the last occasion in which
this astute and peerless politician will exert
his influence. HAIr. Morgan is elected, and
the electoral votes Of New York are given to
Hayes rs fruit ofthe republican victory, Mr..
Weed will deserve great share of the credit.
Let the result of the election be as it may,
this is probably the last occasion on which
this remarkable man will take IN active and
controlling part in the politics of the coun.
try
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

TIE FAILURE of the attempted Franco
Russian alliance, if the repor. of the Paris
correspondent of the London Daily Ne,cs is
correct, shows that the republican leaders in
France are guided by wise counsels. France
is not ready for war, and even the bait of q
restoration of Alsace-Lorraine must not
tempt her to swervc from her present peace
full policy. She has everything to gain by
waiting. and the terrible disasters of the late
war seem TO have taught her necessary
lesson
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

No DECISIVE BATTLE has yet been
fought between the Turks and Servians,
but the news from the seat of war this morn
ing indicates that such q battle must soon
take place. The fighting around Alexinatz
has been of the most stubborn character,
and General Tchernayeif has evidently
made up his mind to make supreme effort
to hurl back tho tide of Turkish invasion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

But even if the reported repulse Of the
Turks should prove to be true the chances
of Servian success appear to be desperate,
as the Turkish superiority in numbers is SO
great as to render victory to the Ottoman
arms almost certain.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

WonKMES ARE LEAVING this country for
Europe in search of employment. A large
number went to Scotland on the steamship
Pennsylvania yesterday. They signed con-
tracts which insure them work in Glasgow
on their arrival. 1t is singular circum-
stance that American workmen should be
seeking employment in Europe, but hun
dreds of men stood upon the dock ready and
willing to avail themselves of this oppor-
tunity to earn their bread.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

WALL STREET YESTERDAY
was unusually active on very general and,
in some cases, u notably large decline Gold
opened at 10 rs and closed at Ill, with
intermediate sales at both rates. Govern
mcnt and railroad bonds were quiet md
firm. Money was more active at a slightly
advanced rate, loaning on call at IL
2 1-2 per cent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

OBESITY has an annual apotheosis before
an admiring world in the shape of q clam
bake. Twenty-Five thousand (registered)
pounds of animated fat congregated at Nor
walk, Conn, yesterday, and went through o
bill of fare of huge dimensions. Making
obesity feature for public prominence is
one of those idiotic ideas that could only
originate in body where fat takes the placs
If braiDS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

The EPIDEMIC OF WIFE BEATING continues,
and to-day we publish another case, where a
brute in human form kicked q woman sense
less for no other cause than that.she offered
him tart reply. Brutality of this kind is
of the most cowardly stripe, and its proper
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

The PAPAcY. According to our cable de-
spatches the sweeping tide of reform has
reached Rome, and II number of cardinals
are in session to consider how future cleo
tions for the Papacy may be conducted in
the modern democratic style. without refer
ence to time honored customs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

HUMAN LIFE is the cheapest article in the
Koran exchange yet the Salonica murders
have been automatically settled by Fracce
md Germany. The reparation made by the
Turkish government probably consists of q
small sum of money and an apology.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

Foul in the four-oared shell race at
Philadelphia yesterday marred the enjoy
mcnt OF the thousands who had gathered to
witness the noble sport. The ATLANTA and
Columbia College crews were the parties,
but which were most blamable does not
Anponr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

From orr reports this morning the probabilities
are that the ueotter to-day ,ciN be cooler and
partly cloudy, ,oiM local rains.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

During the summer months The HrnALD ,ciN
De sent 10 subscribers in the country at Me rate of
Twenty-Five cents per ,cech free Of postage
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

IN TIE EXCITING GAME OF POLO at New
port yesterday the California mustang
riders displayed their admirable horseman-
ship before delighted spectators. Their
agility and remarkable control of their half
tanned horses elected great applause but
in the game itself they suffered by compare
son with the brilliant play of the West
chester Club
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

LIBEL in France is something that meets
with prompt punishment. An unfortunate
editor who attacked the Chamber of Dep
uties has been imprisoned and fined.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

GovRnNoR T1LDEN's INCOME TAx.-The
brief despatch from Albany which we print
elsewhere makes q pertinent suggestion in
connection with the charge that Mr.. Tilden
did not give q correct statement of his taxa
BILE income in 1862. A lawyer may earn his
fees in one year but collect them in q subse-
quent year. His returns of income will, OF
course. include not his charges, but his re-
ceipts. This very simple consideration may
reconcile the apparent discrepancies be-
tween Mr.. Tilden's statement of his income
in 1862 and mis- subsequent statement re-
specting his legal fees in that year. He
could not return his fees as income until
they had been paid. and the fact that they
were earned in one year and paid in another
seems sufficient answer to the accusation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

The Coon TEmPLARs closed their annual
session at Saratoga yesterday and passed
resolutions berating in the most unperciful
manner every one ''who putteth the bottle
to his lips" They call for the entire sup
preston Of the sale of intoxicating drinks.
The Good Templars are engaged in very
arduous enterprise, far exceeding anything
ever undertaken by the knights of old.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

The IRREPREssIBIE KING OF DAnoMEY,
DESTROYS of counting the fate of his brother
in Ashantee, is at his tricks again, and
wishes to make n grand barbecue of the
white men Mt his capital. He seems to DO
anxious of n visit from Sir Garnet Wolsely, a
gentleman whom Her Majesty sends out to
regulate the cuisine of African potentates
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

A NOVEL though sangunary method Of
restraining the hayward religious impulses
Of wife is that related in the story from
Danvillc, in this State, where Mr.. Whiting
attempted to shoot his wife for attending
the Baptist church, to which she became a
convert at camp meeting. Whiting evil
IDENTITY was of opinion that it would be only
waste of time to enter upon n theological
controversy with his better half and show
her the error of her ways. He knew her best
and WINS satisfied nothing less persuasive
than q pistol could bring her to terms.
THE ScHooLsuIp Sr. MARYs is doing excel
lent work in training for our merchant
marine the young street Arabs of New York,
who, left TO themselves, would grow up in
evil practices and be q burden to tho CON-
munity. 1t appears by the report in another
part of the paper that over ninety per cent
of the older boys have asked that the infu-
ence of the Board of Education, under whose
auspices the vessel now sails, be used to
secure them places in merchant ships when
the present cruise is over. The boys have
behaved we'll and their ambition should be
encouraged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25
Governor kellogg on .ne South.

AS political philosopher Governor kel-
logg, of Louisiana, is not a success. He
talks like a republican Bunsby and it is
very hard to get an opinion out of him
even as regards his own State. He
speaks of the possibilities of terror
ism in Louisiana, but whether he thinks
intimidation probable it is not easy to de-
termine. If his chatter means anything it
means this, that if Hayes is strong before
the country the negroes will not be interfered
with, if Tilden shall be able to carry
the popular sentiment then tho blacks will
be kept from the polls. With q republican
administration in power at Washington and
Kellogg himself Governor of Louisiana this
is queer reasoning. Nobody can believe
that the apparent chances of canvass
would determine the action Of the White
Liners in Louisiana OF anywhere else in the
South. If intimidation is possible it is
weakness in Governor Kellogg to talk about
it in this uncertain way; if it is improbable
he ought to say so instead of trying to
conceal his meaning by meaningless phrases.
On one point, however, he is explicit and
outspoken, and, coming from the source it
does what he says is especially noteworthy.
The South does not want to break
the Union now, the Governor tells
us, no new rebellion is to be appre-
hended, and the dream of separate rule
has been dissipated. This is doubtless true.
and Governor Kellogg deserves credit fol
the frankness with which he says it, but his
consequent reasoning is not so praiseworthy.
The South, he thinks, is going to stay
in the Union in order to rule it; but
he ought to remember that this is not
such henous ambition after all if the
North and West and the two great political
parties allow it. Putting his directness and
his indirectness together, Governor Kel-
logg's views in the HERALD this morn
ing are among the best things said
in behalf of the South during this campaign;
but the only way in which his opinions are
likely to serve his party is by compelling the
leaders to work all the harder to repair the
damages inflicted upon it by his indiscre-
ton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

NEW YORK. FRIDAY. AUGUST %, 1876.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

check and punishment would be the CATO
nine-tails prescribed in liberal doses at the
police courts.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

WOODS MUSEUM.
LADY GODIVA. mt 3 T. NJ Matinee at r. N.
EAGLE THEATRE
BCR1EsQUE. COMEDY, MlNsrREl.sf. atrF. N.
KELLY 4 Icons MINsTIE,.s,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

BOOTHS THEATRE.
SARDANAPALUS. at & 7. NJ. Mr.. Bangs and Mrs. Agnes
l.Aua
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

WAII.ACK'S THEATRE.
TIE MIGHTY DOLLAR. at l.. NJ
TIvOM THEATRE
VARIETY, at 7. NJ.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

THEATRE COMIQuE.
VARIETY, at g 1. NJ.
, 1876-08-21

Mfa rather hcttrt dsmand tor cash Eheht incnd!nf
No thn smh condition nf Shs whrat M AEen oslk ot
store DURING thn past t"o of ihfre lArt giving mof1
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, 1876-08-21
NfISCELlANEO11g.

Tho sctr N. l.. lll2gic 10 at Manistee losdina
with deals for Quebec. Tho st,hr sarah vaa
Epps and echr Ptcsrcpona wcto both tied Up by The
United States Marshal at Detroit, last Thursday on
nccourk OF debts. Tho Secretary Of the TREASURY
has decided that thoro Ia no law requiring passenger
carrying vessels to leave copy Of tho passenger
list wtthho Custom. l1ouse officer before leaving
port...Tho tugs on tho Bault River gel rathor Door
picking this season. ~ tho bnrges are snxious to
lake an extra vessel Or two as It makcs up lttis
schr Vito: nt tho4o wera 1e..s Y, III
II as hs Ss enc Gsnf ns a yss1 n
sci esseret the canal Saturday morning, but did not
succeed In getting through ant Tuesday ....it il
cFsoca It rots GoiSsrne On a.t satasday al Eth I'll
y'sss; tss f,,,iT, iis,'fe{i 4 b u M Msoin IL
Cummings III bu of eat: m Tic rio amouat III; II
short on the other vessels is not given.
i y reported TINT The ~ sIao.Whecl stmr Mctrop.
ErIe port, and viii 10 taken from Msnitowoe.. voc.
where pig las beun laid up ,sineo her withdrawal
been given ..Iohn llollIsscr, aged h4 ycars, 10.
married.. who t1as sallcd on tl's lakes fur cIylt
With companion hn left the xcl.t Montpelier, On
which he was employed, 70 10 up to the city, they
as 4ssR 'eEts e Gsa r. 5 ts wh;n
Knocked him down md passed oyer Ills boly .nang.
ling It In slckentng manner. Ills companion maIo
stronnous cuorts To- him. ind narrowly escapcd
sin,lur fatc The deceased bolongtdin ErIe ra..,,
Tho Detroit F'rff lTtts of Saturday saya: "res.
terday four aaIlorr, who had formerly been I'm.
played on tho Northern Transit Company'ap7
poi1er Milwaukee, but WHO Ind refused to wo.
Tho last trip np snd were discharged. lihc!cd tho
vatof loading wheat for Ogdonsbnrg. Tie vessel
''sasq H. LII s H. ess ss;as ;ss
slt Company ut this port thrcatena to arrcst the
sailors for u,ntny, as thr officers claim they re.
fused to work, hence the nun-paymeut Of wages"
....Tho lion. Reuben Doud the well -knDwn
swamico tMn,bcrinan. and owner OF the
sehra Reuben Doud and NJ r. Trim
Ilc,. !s insanc. Tho Green Hay ,.Gasetie has
tho following regarding him: "lEewtll be rcmcm.
11ered by 1nAi.y Hhn were Intimate with hin, whflo
llc was engaged on the river boats plying between
here and the nppes towns. Mr. Doud took up his
residence at Racine, And was for somc tine Mayor
Of that city. a. tcw months ago ho showed. signs
u insanity, and he was removed to private usy-
luu, near Philadelphia, from which hc escaped
sin says: '"hlr. NJ. Englemnnn, Of this city, laa
recently become the largest ktockholLor In tbs
Northwestern Transportation Company. Cnrt. II.
III. Peck, Ut thA city, ind Mr. ururEe 1Iehdfs,
u Detroit, arc tho next largest stockhOldcra ot
tue Company. Tho management o! the Affairs ot
tho Company Ia Jeff as crctof0rc, entirely In tse
lands ot Capt Peck who has no superior III Tint
Special Dspafch to The Tribune
EnEE. Pa, Aug. 2u.-Arr[ycs.. lhe Htmr China,
for Chicago. DrpartcA, fur Clicago. tho stint
Jsrant and rchrs kingdshcr and q. 1effrcy. Tha
shipments OF cnGI 10 ChlcaKo during tho past wuck
wcfG over y, O0O tons.
, 1876-08-21

New York, Ang. D.-Thore Is sleatly inquiry
for railroad bonda for investment, anA full prices
nro generally current.
6tatG honds qU!et and nominal.
Imports in dry goods tho past week, 81. 600, 600;
produce exrorta, 1000, 000,
The stock mnrkot was steady At tho opening md
Michigan Central Nuw Jersey Central, nnl Della
ware, 1.ackswanna 4 Western advanced !i@1 per
cent. Subsequently. however. prices declined no
IN per cent, tho luttcr In Del, Lack. j. Western,
which fell olI from Osaa to o1!s Now dorsey Ccn.
tsa! declined fsom % e ItGs; Michigan Central
from III to 40h; Lake Shoro from 53E to ba:;;
Ut. pnnl preferred from OH13 10 NY. and Western
Union from nv to 7lsf. AZ the second call
tho market wRs nrMcr and prcus showed
2 recovery :. of \ tn u per eaat.
Central 10 Il; st. Pnul preferred u HDt1 Wctturn
union to III; aud Lake Shore to h1as. Tho tl1c-
tnat!0ns during tue afternoon wcse uNly u u per
cent, md call for no special comment.
Tho transactions aggregated 81, 00U aharss con.
ssttng u i.uku Shore, aa,s0o; ". Paul. 4,:I0o;
Western uninn. i, 600; Delaware, lAckawannA u
Western. II. DON; New jersey Centrul. i, 2U0;
Michigan Central. H.bU0.
Money lnaskct easy ut 1taQDa per cent. Prime
mercantile paper, 3GE4 Dor cent,
Custom receIpts S31lt. COO.
Tho Assistant Treasurer dlsbUrscd 500, 600,
c!earInE-., $lnl O0tl, QUO.
EfcriInr tiUlI. jEl DAYS AIT. piohf AKA
, 1876-08-21

Cu,cAao.-A very brisk uorlhenster commenced
10 blow u an early hour yesterday mofn!ng, MAX
ing tho wnyes roll very high In th!s Vicinity, and
shaking up the shipping considerably. a number
OF vessels sought safety In tho outer hAsbos, and
one OF two cana very near being driven ou tho
boaeh nsar Twelfth street. SO fat however.
no accidents of any consequence have been
reported; Owing to tho strong north wind which
arrived II iii. port. The lumie1 market 10 crowded
with lumber lausn crafts, and thu lfasbot Masters
...,'rhe schr Aptares has brcn llbe!el by Tho
United States Marshal for anra!d tow bills. This
prop Nashna. Of tbs Nastllprn Tfan4it t'umpany'a
ilue, which arrived hcru Saturday evening" rupGrt.
that shv had ths yacht Mamie in tow. but had IL
let her W stlaay esul'.g On Arsosnt ot Guy hs.xy
Frankfort. Thu AIamis IL SAID ~ 10 unc OF the