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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
TIE ASSEMBLY.

Mr.. SLOAN had consent to introduce reso-
luton that the Committee State Prisons IN urc into
the extravaganza In state Prison management and report
a plan for the reform OF tho same. Adopted.
The following bills aud resolutions among others were
introduced:
Hv Mr. G,Lt,GucP-To authorize tho Buffalo and
Grand Island Ferry Company to increase It's capital
stock. A., g., ,
tho Polco Department Of Brooslyn. Also, 10 improve
Marshall ant Other sirsets In Brooklyn 800
y Mr. CJFFK-lU repeal the aCt Of 1870 10 alter the
COMMISSIONS, map 81 Brooklyn
tho rate " Interest Also TO amend tho Code or ITO
cedure
honest and !arOIupciont trustees, guardians, eic.
by Mr. WtiIs-AmcndinS lao act OF 5 10 TrOrgahHe
nc government OF Newfork cIy IL n1rs silaII,s a.
spnrr Of Public Works, $1,000; Corporation Counsel
$4,000 Gall legal costs collected by him to De peld mo
Commissioners Of Board Of Police 5000 eacn iren
dent OF Public Parks, $10o0; Commissioners ol tuDc
f1mmissioners OF Tro Department. - 600 each ;
P~.sidrmt of Ch.fties ami Correction, S. .oOO
Coamissoncfs Of Charities aud Correction
$500; Prssident OF iiealth Department, 5000
OF Board of Aldermen, - 900; President Of Board OF
Aldermen, $1,000; President Department 0f Taxes ana
A,s,.rneIis s. 900; President Commissioners OF Taxes
~ 900; President Del arntn OF Docks S5,OOO CoLl-
ms,oner OF SAM n9thinS Gonsoh,i Anu dn, &
pon.ed 10y the Mayor $1,000. No subordinate IN nny
e,t salary paid to ta head of the department except tho
superintendent Of Police, whose salary shall not exceed
$4,000.
By Mr. EyGLgH,RDr-Fixing the rato Of interest at
seven yer cent 10 prov idcs Cor foriong the rate OF In
tcrest but not the principal IN case rsceVlnga greater
rate. All cOnA ctin2 acts aro repealed.
by Mr. FLEM'NG Regulating IGe wages OF LABOR on Inc
public works OF the state. 800
By Mr. Understanding the net 10 prohibit persons
from wearin! dis uses ANA aims IL eXceits masiue-
AIDES etc. from the provisions OF the Ict. 80
BY M Notwithstanding the Morrisania Cons0lila
ton act; also relative to wills OF pc soma estate; also
supplemental act regulating the storage OF cOnDntliprs
placing the citizens OF the State on an equality win
National banks as TO interest.
BY sir. wEsT-FIYing the fees Of constablcs ana
sherif-.
Mr. FORSTER called up hs resolution calling on Con-
gcss Tor an appropriation to complete the Harlem HVe'
SpuJtcn Duyvll Creek Improvement and II WAS adopted
by Mr. sHEKmAS-That tio Committed on Civil DIVE
siOns inquire into tho propriey OF abol5nns the county
OF Hamilton, and adding the territory to the ADJOINING
counties, and II they 1t expedent, 10 report 0
for that purpose. Agreed to-.
by Mr. HOdEBoOM-rhat tile Committee OF ways ana
Means he Instructed to IN pure Into the subject Oh e1eP
lions from taxation what property ID thus exempted
and report their opinion ~ imposing take. on such
property Agreed 10.
Adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12

ceIpts OF the Government and particularly In the repor
Of $50 and Is69tO 1872 inclusive which discrepancies
changes and alterations involve large amounts, anu 10
satisfactory explanation appears on the face OF sad re-
ports for the same therefore
BE resolred, That committee of 1--WE be appointed 10
investigate the condition OF the books and accounts OF
the Treasury Department, particularly with reference 10
discrepancies and alterations in amounts aud figures
that have been made in them, especially ~
tho annual statements OF the expenditures OF
the Government, the revenues collected, and
tic public debt contained in said reports;
exist 10 report the same and tho and nature there
OF, the years wherein they occur, by what authority
made any, the reasons that induced them ana u re-
port generally such other and further information bear
ing upon the subject to them may seem BEST ana 'nat
said committee have power to send for persons ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
THE D,IRyMEy IN CONVENTION.

ROME, n. Y, Jan. 1l.-The eleventh annual
convention OF the American Dairymans Association be-
gan its session in this city this morning with large
attendance The morning session was occupied in organ
zaon The afternoon session called 10 order by tho
President, ex-Gov Seymour The convention Was nrss
addressed by Artomus Ward Of Philadelphia, his paper
being general and humorous Papers were also read oy
and seth konfoy OF Herkimer Prof L. Wetherel OF Bos
ton addressed tho evening meeting upon dairy STOCK H.
T. Ellsworth OF Barre, Mass read paper showing ihss
good butter and good cheese could both be made from
The same milk by heating 1902 Animated discussions
place between the reading OF tis papers ihc
yentiuu will adjourn Oh Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
THE PLANS FOR THE NEW CAPITOL.

EEPORT OF THE NEW COMdISSION-$5,GO G, 900 AL
READY EXPENDED on THE BUuDING-A CON
sULTAnoS WITH RxPERTs-RESULTs.
iron The REGULAR CORRESPONDENT or THE TRIBUNE
ALBANY. Jan 1.-THE report Of the New Capitol
Commission, which consisted of Lieut.-Gov. Dor
sheimer and Attorney General Pratt, was laid before
the Senate this morning. The report shows that
new plan for the completion of the Capitol has not
yet been decided upon After rcciting the provision
of the law which required the Commission, before
airy portion of the appropriation exceeding $4,000
was expended. to have made and approve plans of
the story of the new Capitol containing the Legisa
tive halls. and which limited their expenditure to
800, 000 the report proceeds:
This provision OF the law imposed upon the Commission
task for the proper performance Of which great
and special knowledge required. The new Capitol
had been the subject OF much crit ism by committees OF
the legislature by professional critics. and the general
public. Ii alleged 70 be improperly and careessy
built much OF the material used was poor and
trustworthy that the arrangements or the building were
for the intented that some OF the
rooms, like the legislative halls and the Governors
receptionroom, nconveniently large that the
proaches not suitable for public building In the
climate Of Albany that the design, as work OF art
was faulty, and the ednce when finished would DO
subject Of regret by reason OF Its nsrtsto and ex-
travagant architecture Upon ali Of these particulars
the Commission felt necessary 70 seek the advice OF
men OF skil and competent t. pronounce upon such
matters 1t obvious that the plans and speeincatops
for % great structure VIII present many questions A.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
THE TRIBUTES TO MR.. JOHNSON.
UNUSUAL GOOD sFSsg AND HONESTY OF THE sENt-
ToRItL SPEECHES.
ley TELEGRAPH ID TUE TRTnUyr.l

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1l.-Eulogics on Andrew
Johnson occupied nearly all time VI the Senate to-
day up early adjournment. Tn first speech was ny
Mr Cooper which ordinary character but delivered
with good deal ~ feeling and effect. The next by MI
Morton was remarkable IN many respects. II WAS
deserved tribute Of respect from political opponent
ard was acccptahly deficient In the hypocritcal
cant anil gtuatiOn common in Obituary ora
tons Mr. Morton showed an ekcelens appre-
ciAtlon of hlr. JDhnson's character, and could
nud enough In him 10 admire, whlo AT the same ilne
pointing ont hi. mistakes Mr. McCrcrry, VINO speaks
too rarely the senate, made an eloquent address ME-
Morton rsd LES voted for Mr. JOhnsOn's impeachment,
aud he'd nothing take back and Mr. McCrcery sd re
voted against conviction and he had no apology 10 orr
The OTHER speeches, about ia number. we're III tN-
ceilcnt taste and apprcciatiyo OF Mr. johnson
character. They lack the fulsomo praise ana empty
ulati udes usual upon such occasions ana ha1 stil
another egneng acceptable ~ thJ .uience-tAey were
saUrt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
A Jury IN TIE lands CASE.

BRIpGEroN, y. j., Jan. 1.-THE Lands trial
was resumed this afternoon. Considerable difficulty was
experienced in securing jury, aud the panel was almost
exhausted when the last juror was obtained The de-
tense challenged 20 and the prosecution 10 ana Tour
were set aside OF excused by the Court
Tho Wholesale challenging was resorted 20 in order to
prevent Changers whose societies had passed resolutions
rejecting on the prisoner from serving on the Jury ana
"a deb,r others who had expressed opinions The prs-
nnr leaked unite haggard and much concerned lie was
Tended NV bis .teT Several exceptions 70 me judges
rulings in regard 20 Jurors taken The jury havln;
h &C., az 81 the Judge informed them that II would
49, or them 10 lie kept together, IN order that
IN ,ni',It mold no communication With auy one. To-
morrow morning. James Il hoabahd tne prosecuting
attoraey, will open the case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
THE BLAME OF THE PACIFIC DISASTER

SAN Francisco, Jan. 1.-The proceedings
Of the nyesg atoms OF the steamship Pacific dis
aster. by Capt. Waterman and James Hillman, United
States Inspectors have been made public. They report
that the accident the fault Of the officers OF the ship
Orpheus and consequence OF wrong steering The In
spcctors ind that impossible the Pcinc TO taAe
Steps for the Of life after the collision on
Of the panic among the passengers Capt wat
seeks justify his courss ~ inspector OF hus by
declaring that the Pacific perfectly seaworthy The
effect Of the collision upon the steamer Ia accounted Tor
by that gave the blow with the blum OF her
bow where the space the frames In steamers Is
from 30 inches Whereas in sailing ships, II 10 not
from three 10 ak inthes The tmbers also are
smaller In steamers and whole construction lighter.
The opinion expressed that the effects might have
experienced the Pschc had been new vessel In
stead of AL old
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$4,000 10
377.6ls IS
lol.3t9 "a
$3.50 ~
49,. JSl - l,0OO,O1J
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
Bills N Born HOUSES A. ~ EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS
-sAL.EIEs IL NEw-YoRK crrY-A NUnBlE or
NEW ELLIS. 1901,

NEW BILLS. ., ,e-e
The PRESIDENT presented the annual report
OF tie New Capitol Commissioners.
Also a memorial OF the Chamber OF Commerce setting
forth that In 1873 the Chamber hal recommended the
appointment OF superintendent OF Public Works by the
Governor with the approval OF the Senate The Cham
Der glad 10 sec that the Governor referred 10 the mat
ter In s annual message, AMI they again urge upon ihe
attention the Legislature amendment 20 tie Consi-
luton providing foT Official, and alao small az
prOuratIGn increase the depth OF water Ia the canal
Owing TO distinctions in the canals tho memorial Gays
the quantity VI grain and Hour received the past yrfr
through those channels has decreased 2G3l LBS bushels
Bills and resolutions were offered 10 follows:
By Mr. COIE-An eschclt bill for jasper Robertson
By Mr. BDOrH-ltclatiyc To religious toclotiea. Inc
hill PROPOSES cItvat tho provisions OF the acts OF Ann
D. 1873 and Of the am nlmcns made IN chapter 81 OF
the Laws OF 1879 relative to religious soci-tes, to all fe
lgious denominations.
Iy Mr.. sELKHEG-rhe revolutions and memorial OF
BrOome County in ~ reduction ~ Tho salaries Oi
the state L. giSlators 10 $1,000 per anntn.
Hy Mr. BEADLEYIO cNiGui TIE tIo Tor the CORRECTION
OF taxes in Elmira until June, 1876.
by Mr.. GFRARD--Rclitiye TO banks.
By Mr. HAEEis-Iclatye to the supreme Court re-
porter. ,,,
By Mr BNnr-Relntye to the publication Of legal no
tees in the city Of Now YORK.
NV Mr. EgEEsoS-Relatiye t0 weights and measures.
Mr.. WOoDfY offered the following:
That special cofnmteGO OF nNe De aVpohl" ~
which shan Dc referred The sub 20 ~ tis a'lnhnfl ~
the Legislature unlcr the
report b. bill AZ an early Jay. Adopted
Ly Mr. GERAkD-Ecdtivr 10 the henoilhs, storing ana
shipment OF explosive substances with view To further
lel1sation for their protection Adopted
Is Mr. PHIScE Relative to the boundary Inc between
New-YOrk and Connecticut. Adopted; .
The bill for y better water supply FOR Ionkers was
ordered 10 a third reading. Adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
EGYPT AND ENGLAND
INSULT TO CONSUL KIRK IN zAYziBAR-AMPLE APoL-
OGY MADE.

OGY MADE.
LONDON, Wednesday. Jan 1880 a. M
1t is reported that when the Egyptians re-
Gently occupied the OF Brava belonging TO the Sui
tan of Zanzibar Mr. Kirk the British Consul in Zanzibar
who went explanations obsruced in entering
the town by the Egyptian troops. Their commandant
refused to apologize for the insult Mr. Kirk accord
ingly threatened to order up the British manof-war
Thetis and lombard the town. Tie Egyptian command
ant sent apology the Consul hour before the
tice OF bombardment expired The Thetis had already
taken up her position aud was cleared for action.
Consul Kirk, after receiving the apology obliged thc
commandment to repeat IL before the principal chiefs OF
the town, and informed him that lie would be held
sponsble for any iltreatmsnt OF the inhabitants
pla,e By the Egyptian troops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
TREASURY DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATIONS

SENATOR DAVIS OF WEST VIRGINIA TO PREPARE THE
SUBJECT TO-DAY.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator Davis OF west
Virginia will submit the following in the Senate to-
morrow, and will speak upon the subject Tomorrow
OF next day:
Whereas There appears to be material alterations ana
official finance reports OF tho Treas
ury Department. TO the annual Expenditures anu rc-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
COUNT AYDRAssYs PROPOSALS.


The TimeSS dispatch from Paris says the
received there from England seems 10 show that
tho British Government IN about to give her adhesion TO
Count Andrassy's note on Turkey
A telegram from Vienna to The Daily Netrs says The
Porte intends to confirm the reforms proposed by the
European Powers to Herzegovina, thus avoiding trouble
with the iucensed Mohammedan majority in Bosnia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12

THE FIRST MOVE ON THE PRISONS
- .-n,,c.y "a rPsr IN TIE FIEID-THH NODE
ov ISyEsIIG ATIoS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
icy TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRrBUSH'I
G,.lNy Ian. 1.-the rivalry between Ihe TWO
carties for the privilege of investigating .no 0'"'
Prisons broke out speedily after the puoica'o ~ "
the report Of the Inspectors In llE lklHONE' ino
PorpbIicans have made the first move anu have
Gained AT least temporary advantage. AZ .ne very
6rst onportunity this morning, IN the Assembly, MI,
sloon the Republican leader, rose IN lis pace anu
offered the following resolution;
whereas The expenditures Tor inc seEe eo 5,
Prs"ns during the past ten years have Deen aDOu d
100000 in OF the receipts rom earnings; Gnu
whereas The annual deficit OF SJOOOoO, CONSTITUTING
heavy aud continuous burden upon the pee u to
elusive evidence that in the System OF manageneh vi
In s administration. both grave wrongs an anuses
exist which demand thorough scrutiny and compete COT
gsoeS That with view 10 the most intelligent ac-
,,on and lie most effective aud lasting reform the Con-
best method OF prosecHt.ns ~ ~ The
comprehensive Investigation INTO the mSnagSItnt VI s
teable period a suitable plan for this purpose
The State Prison Committee, which Is thus in
trnsted with the important task of determining
what form the legislative investigation, If there be
any will take is one of the weakest committees OF
the House. and il is relief to know that the party
managers do not contemplate placing the Work IN It's
hand The Committee may report In Ia
yOr of special or JOINT coHml'tee'
or oven of a commission Notwithstanding the out
CRY made about the Canal Commission, several lead
ing Republicans do not hesitate TO express their
preference for that mode of investigation. They see
clearly that the old fashioned Cgislatiye committee
which is usually either junkcting body or an III
strument in the hands of men who desire either to
break down a reputation, or build I'D one that has
already gone to pieces has had its day.
The Committee on State Prisons have not organ
lied so that they have yet no views on that sub
ect but in case they agree to recommend an inves-
tieation by commission, the members to compose
il will be named in the BILL and will not probably
be more than three in number, and certainly not
more than FIVE The Governors friends IN the Leg
islature think that in case a bill Is intro
duced for an investigation under the auspices
of the Governor the members OF the Commission
will not he named in the bill, nasmuch as the bal
ance of the Commission might be destroyed by llcon
sidered amendments in the Legislature But mod
crate Republicans as well more partisan men-
bers agree in saying the Governor can get no com
mission from this Legislature. Whether they
would yield in their opposition, IN case satisfactory
Commission were to be named in the bill, might be
more of an open question but the movement for
committee of their own will enable them to base
refusal on the ground that the Legislature has al
ready taken action in the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
CHURCH AND STATE IN GERMANY.

LONDOF, IUVsuaJ, JNH H. I5IU'
The Pal Nal Gd:et'e's Berlin telegram says
the Government has determined to berae Cardinal Le-
dochoYsk Internationally at the expiration OF his term
OF Imprisonment but he will be closely watched, and
again arraigned il he attempts to exercise his episcopal
functions or otherwise ntrnges tho ecclesiastical laws
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
SUPPOSED LOSS OF THE HARVEST QUEEN.

IONDON, TuesIay, jail IT. $50.
A name board marked Harvest Queen" has
boon washed ashore Carnsore Point. Ireland and
come large yards near Bannow, in the vicinity. The
American ship Harvest Queen, Capt Jansen left San
Francisco Aug % and arrived at Queenstown Dec %
She sailed again for Liverpool on the 9th OF January and
Il Is feared that she has bocu lost wsh all hands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
EATON 4 MINES STATEMENT.

FALL RIVER, Masa, Jan. ll.-At meeting
OF the creditors suspended bankers Eaton hne'
~ Oh. ,ater exhibited liabilities Of 1855, 541 80 aud
ssets OF $3.50 23l TO- Of which s3o07o 20 real ssssS
Committee Of nfteen was appointed % rePoft r~S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
SPAIN AND ENGLAND.

MADRID, Tuesday, Jan IL, 1876.
The Epoca in reply to the article in The Lon
don Times holding the Spanish Government responsible
for any injury done British vessels by Crst batteries,
says Spain do nothing beyond furnishing the authors
OF damage 70 foreign shipping.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
STILL ANOTHER AsrERoID.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l1.-Prof Forster reports tho
discovery by Herr Knore Of planet Of the twelfth
magnitude, in h. - min. right ascension, and 22'
10 declination motion north.
JOSEPH HENRY,
Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12

MoSrEAL, Jan. 1l.-William NJ. Tweed
said to have been rhurday last in store on Notr
Daest There is good to believe he is at presef
living with friends IN the upper part OF tho city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12

for your precpitate action. In consequence OF this
anomalous position IN which TINS find myself, and 10
avoid any embarrassment to the public service. HEREBY
resign the Office Of Auditor OF the Canal Department OF
the state OF NewYork, take effect immediately Re
spectfuly vOurs, FRANCIS B. THAIEB.
Jan, III, 1876
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12
TIE CREW OF THE BARK LENNIE.
BREsT, Tuesday, Jan. Il, 1871


Seven of the crew arrested for mutiny on
the bark Lenne have acquitted by vote of five TO
two The seamen yandernort and Jolly have been de-
tanned custody and sent before the Maritime Project
trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-01-12

Expended by j. ". LaiDn. SdPsun-
tcudcut PRIOR 10 organization OF prs
eut commission. ..-..-.... -..-----.---- y
APP lied IN payment OF Old accounts
against the ~ulk ...-...-.. ....-..--.- .
Expended by Commissioners on con
struCtlOD ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. y
balance. ........... ..-.-ssss----
UusKpended appropriation ........-..... !.
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ALBANY.
an THE ppIcONc.

THE FIRST MOVE ON THE PRISONS.
~ur REPUBLICANS FIRST ~ TIE FIEID-THK NoDA
oy ISyEs1IG ATIos REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
my TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRrBUsE'l
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-23

DOES the Argus desire to apply Maine laws
TO Connecticut as well as to Vermont? The
republicans in Connecticut have discovered
lneiiglble Electors, which they are willing to
SET alongside of those Democratic discoveries
OF ineligible Republican Electors. 1t is an
nounced that Governor Ingersoll is in the en-
Joyment OF an office of "trust and profit"
under the Government of the United States,
to wit, that of Commissioner of the Circuit
Court of the United States, and is. conse-
quently ineligible as an Elector. 1t is now
believed that General William B. Franklin.
the other Elector at large on the Democratic
ticket, is also ineligible by reason of holding
office under the United States Government.
A short time since he was appointed on
special commission to examine the work on
the new Chicago post office building, and has
acted on that service. 1t is not known that
he has concluded the work assigned him, and
received discharge. The report has not
appeared, and it is understood to be still in
course OF preparation. This being so, Gen
eral Franklin is. under the Constitution of
Inc United States, ineligible to act as Eector
OF President and Vice President, and if there
is anything in the Democratic argument, two
OF the Hayes Electors must be admitted to
vote In Connecticut. Assistant Solicitor
Roblnson who has been examining into the
status OF the Electors of both tickets in the
several states, finds at least six of those on
the Democratic ticket in the South have
never had their political disabilities removed.
Are Maine laws to be applied there?
The Portland daily press., 1876-11-23

THERE is regular old tyrant shaker out
in Ohio. He edits newspaper with the tre-
mendous name of the Busyrus Forum, and
edits it with power. Here is a specimen: /:
"Shall the Republican party, which found
this country in peace and plunged it into all
the horrors of fratricidal war, be now permit
ted to enrage the people to insurrection,
strangle free government, and carry out its
matured policy of holding continuous power
by making Grant perpetual dictator? No!
thousand times, no! We trust that cool,
wise counsels will prevail. and that justice
and equity will assert their supremacy. But,
if this grave iniquity, this crime against free
government of defeating the people of their
choice for President by arms, fraud and cor
ruption shall be consummated, then let the
moral sense of the country be aroused Let
indignation meetings be held at every gather.
ing place in the land. Let the orators, with
words of wisdom and tongues of fire, enkindle
the sacred flame of freedom in every breast.
Let the press, that mightiest conservator of
liberty, send its red-hot bolts of lightning
through the heart of tyranny. He is a cow
ard who falters when duty calls. He is
slave who bows at the shrine of arbitrary
power. He is only free who, when robbed OF
his liberty, strikes down the tyrant Gessler as
did the patriot Tell" The New York Tiib-
une thinks this is pretty, but that careless
reference to Julius Caesar and Brutus would
have strengthened it some.