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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-14
4 RATIONAL REPRESENTfTIVE.

II is extremely encouraging to get from the
South calm and sensible opinion OF the stu
alton like that which Mr.. Ben Hill of Georgia
has just given-an opinion which by its ju-
dcial fairness puts to shame the passionate
and careless character of great deal of
Democratic discussion. Mr.. Hill has his own
idea of the way in which all difficulties may
be adjusted. He has no relish for the inter-
ference of the President with the ultimate adj
justment of the controversy and in many
ways he shows himself very cautious. But he
distinctly declares that in his opinion there Is
"neitler necessity nor excuse for trouble in
" the settlement of the Presidential question"
"There can be-" he says, ono possible apology
"for breach of the peace, nor for any physi-
zeal collision, much less for civil war"
Mr.. Hill has 10 local prciudices whatever
against Gov Hayes. He says that he regarded
his nomination as victory over the ultraisms
of the Republican party. He thinks him to be
an honest and fair man, and, as n lawyer,
with a natural respect for the Constitution and
for civil methods As President his admins
tratOn would be great gain and improve
"ment to the Southern people" These, as the
catholic views of Georgia representative,
great fear is that Gen. Grant may use the
power of his Office to forward merely party
designs. But if all men will be as fair, as
calm, and as judicial as Mr.. Hill, the Presi-
dent will have little opportunity and 10 excuse
for interpOsitOn. The vexed question will be
settled after due dcibcrltion by Congress in
way which will leave no opportunity for fair
complaint.
We deprecate quite as strongly as Mr. Hill
ga mere party triumph By any means, fair or
foul" We are for having all matters decided
equitably and constitutionally, nor do we share
those fears which Mr.. Hill appears to enter
tain that the President of the Senate will be
permitted to transcend bis legitimate official
power in declaring tho vote There may be
buster and excitement in the House of Repre-
sentatives, but the law will take its course,
and there will be IN acquiescence in its de-
cision. Nor have we any cause to believe that
whatever may he the event, MFR. Hill will be
found among the factious
IL may be said here frankly that it is upon
the honesty and good sense of Members
whether Democratic or Republican. that the
safety of the country depends. This is no time
for following the lead of mere politicians and
brawlers. There may be necessity for I'M
palatable acquescenco in decision constitu-
tionally reached but if there should be any
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ynoer to Aouerrlsemsuis.

GwUsvnryNTs-3d paus-5th and 9th columns ,.,
R1EJING HOUSES AND BANKERs-7h Fd0e-oth oo'uniu'
13mITARDs-6M Pdge-4th column.
RoIRD ann ROOMS--3d PGQC-3d and 4th cOluhiuS'
BUsINEss CHASCRs-3d PAGES column.
BUSINESS NoTICEs-4th PGge-lst eOIunh
CORPORATION NOTICEs-6m Fd0eo4ul S ooIun"'
DANCING ACADEMIES-6M Fdge-0u co'uih"'
DENTISTRY Sd Fd0S-2d column, 49,, -,
I1IvIDEND NoTlCRs-7th Pdge-5th and 6tn COLUMNS
FIRCTIoN NOTICE 6h PG0e-4th column.
Fin NCIAT.-7M Pd0e-5th column.
FINR ARTs--3d Pdgc-6th column.
For THE UOIIDAYs-3d Pdge-3d column.
FURNTTURE- Sd PQ0e-Sd column.
HELP WANTED-3d Pa0e-6th column;
HORSES, CARRIAGES, &c.--s3d Fdge-=u couIlh
BOTELs-3d PdCe--4th column ,., .,-
HOUSES AND FARMS WANTED-6h Fo0e-4Ih OOlUhi"'
Ice CREAM-3d Pd0e-4th column
IEsTRC CTIoE-6h PdGe-2d aud 81 columns.
IprTURRs AND MEETINGs-3d IdGe-6th column
M,rRIE AND SLATE MANTELS-3d Pd0e-2d column
NSSSI1cTs AMP DEAYTs-5th PGge-6th column N
HIscEIIANEoUs-3d PACED column; oh foGe-ou'
4th, 5th and 9th columns o, .,
MUSICAL lNsTRUMENTS-3d Fdgo-otH V ~ i,r,o
NEw PuRIICATIONs-6m PdDe-lst and I'd columns
PRoPos AIs-6M Page-4th column. - -,
REAI EsTATK FOR SAIB-CITY-6th Pdge-Su coiunHl ;
BROOKLYN-6h PGGe-4th column COUhThh-ou acc
--4tb polumn: To EXCHANGE--6h BdJo-4th column
sItEs HY Auction Sd PGde-3d column.
ePRcIAI NoTTCEs- 5h Pdge-6th column 49,
eTTU ATOMS WANTED-MALES-3d PdGf-4tn Column ;
PEMAIES-3d I'dOe-4th and 9Th columns. ..,
sTEAMBOATs AND kAILROADS-oh f0ye-t1h anu "'n
columns. c., -,
s1EIMEKs OcRAN-7h Pd0e-6th column
TEACHBRs-6h Pa0e-3d column - ,., .,,,,,, =.
40 LFT-BROOKLYN PROPERTY-6h PdDe-4th cOluhh ;
COuNTRY-6th PQge-4th column. 80
To WHOM Ir MAY CONCERN--7hP dge-Oth cOlulhu'
WINTER RRsoRTs--3d PaOe-4th column.
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4 PRACTICAL SUGGESTION OR TWO.

4 PRACTICAL SUGGESTION OR TWO.
Evidence thus far brought out shows con-
clusiyely that the Brooklyn Theatet was
strongly built; that the means of exit, il not
norfect. were ample for ordinary occasions,
and fully equal to those of the average the
ater; that the appliances for extinguishing
fires were insufficient, and that the disaster
was increased by the fright into which the
ncople were thrown. There is no theater i'll
onv CITY with facilities of cgress ample enough
undcr like crcumstI noes of confusion, for
those in flight tramplc each other down and
ohsl,1lct themselves. TO rescue those OH the
lower floor of the Brooklyn Thcater the police
had to beat back numbers, while those IN
front were extrcated from each others grasp
and from under each others feet.
Primarily, then, the great loss of life was
due TO the insufficient means of extinguisling
the fire when it first began; and secondly, to
the panic on the part of the audience. Nearly
every similar disaster in theaters and churches
may be traced to these two sources. The best
precaution against the fist, fire, is also the
true provision against the second, panic. 1T
the Brooklyn audience could have seen with
their own eyes ample means on every hand
for quickly extinguisling the first sparks, or
for lighting the flames after getting fairly
under way-if they could have seen two
streams of water instantly turned on the
burning scene that night-they would prob
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-14
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoRRIGN-The Turks are dissatisfied at being I'M
represented at the preliminary conferences at Con-
stantinople. 49, NJ. Hecr has been elected Presi-
dent of the Swiss Confederation. -= new
Greek Ministry has been formed.
CoNGREss-Mr. Edmunds's Electoral bill was de-
feated in the Senate by vote of IA to 81 -
The House passed the Silver bill substitute.
DoMEsTIC-Indiana Democrats have held con-
sultation aud issued address calling for mass
meetings war spirit was manifested. -- The
House Committee at New-Orleans will cndeavor to
obtain kilograms of Secretary Chandler to Louisi-
ana. - A. S. Hewitt has issued short address,
assuming that Tilden is elected, and cOngratuatng
the people thereon. -= An lcejam in the MlsSlS-
sippi River, at st. Louis, destroyed steamboat
property valued at 100000.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-City officials propose to
resist the extortionate demands of the gas COM
panies. - Bank officers resolved upon united
action to secure lighter taxation. - The Emma
Mine suit against TrenOr W. Park and others was
opened. - The coroner's inquest on the Brooklyn
disaster was begun. 80 Gold, lO7l2 1923
1879. Gold value of the lega-tcGder dollar at the
close, oslo ccnts Stocks dull, but subject to ma
pipulation, and closing higher.
THE WEATnER.-THE TRIBUNE's local obserya-
tions indicate continuation of moderate tempera-
ture and few light clouds Thermometer yesterday
$50 4So 40.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-14
CAy7HE POLICE SUPPRESS roof SELLING'

CiYJHF POLICE SUPPRESS POOL SELLINGF
John Morrissey has had the reputation in
this city of being fair gambler, who Kept
extensive club-hOuses solely on the profits OF
the percentages of games in favor OF the
dealer, which every player recognizes That
reputation has been the mainstay OF gambling
in this city and ut Saratoga. Recognized
cheats, like O'Brien and Chamberlin, failed
where MOrrissey prospered because OF his
false reputation as square gambler"
Others who were as great cheats rs those
named were also permitted to exist under the
protection of Morrissey. The reputation that
he would not cheat is gone at last Mr.. Nor
risscy is now recognized as the boldcst cheat
of them all.
Under his protection and power, there has
grown up in this city n system of most arrant
swindling by means of what are called
French pools :" and within a year past the
keepers of the hclls where these are sold have
been permitted the most unbridled license IN
the most public manner. A system which vas
SO grossly unfair ard so terribly demoralzing
TO youth and to women that the corrupt
French Empire banishcd it from courses where
the Sabbath is invariably devoted to racing,
has been permitted by the police of New-Iork
to flourish openly in the most crowded thor
oughfares of the city, and to be actually used
to affect the National and State elections The
facts, as we have given them in detail and as
outlined in the above sentence, are disgrace
to our Police Commission.
What are they going to do about It'll
They say the next Legislature will be
asked to pass laws, etc. We have published
existing laws which fully justify the police in
summalily closing all such places, just as policy
shops are closed every day. The Police Com
mission takes its law, we believe, from one OF
the counsel of Gov. Tilden, for whose political
advantage (and, it is charged, with whose cog
nizance) these pools were run. They would
better take advice awhile from public sentiment,
and learn that the suppression of vice in any
form is fully authorized by law-the highest
law-and imperatively demanded OF all their
agents by the decent people of New-York.
They should close up these pool rooms or their
own Offices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-14
m,a,n.llls ann 1aIestinas 90 Niebt.

PooTiPs THEATER.-" King Lear" s..a.,s
ftSpra IxCyUE THEAtER =" school for Scahua|
GRtSD OPERA HOUSE," Grabbed Age; II,
ITcrlM TiIEATER.-" Merchant Ot VENICE
~ YRfPTo NOVELTY THEATER.-Fafiety
panE THX NTER. -" MuSette.'
san FRANCISCO MINISTERIAL .
ToSY PASTORS NEW TBRATER.- Variety a., . .o,,,,
TwrSTY.THIRD STREET OPERA HoUsE.-keuy LeOh
Minstrels ,,,, ,,..,.op
TJSIoN souARF THEATER--" Miss Mutton.
WALLACK's THEATER.-"The ShaughrIun.
.c.nv,r, or DRsIGN-JohnstOn Art Collection.
AcApEMY OF MUsIC.-Day and Evening Granu run
cJTcKRRING HALL.-Englisb Gleos.
an yoRR's GARDEN Equestrian Festival, 49,, r,or
IIEII ER's WoSDER THE4TER-Magical aud Musical fer'
fOrmance. o,,-.,
NFW-YoRK AoUARIUM.-Day and Evening"
sTRINwAY HALI--SyTnphOny concert
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-14
POLITICAL NOTES.

The average political mortality seems to be
two Democratic lies day.
Gov. Hendricks is still silent on the PROPOSE
tion TO compromise on Tden and Wheeler His feelings
are probably too deep for utterlnce.
Speaker Randall is working like hero to
got the life bacl into that 22d Joint Rule. galyanio
battery might help him concentrating else Will
There is slight Democratic clamor now for
the impeachment of Judge Bond Perhaps 1t might be
,er IN whit iii the cases Of Grant aud Chandler arc
disposed OF
It was a proud day for Connecticut on Tues
day It was announced from Washington that night
that Senator Barnum Connecticut In his seat Tor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-14
nur- slnrn lNnUSrRY.

IL the pool business had been flOurishing
industry century ago, the late Adam Smith
would have had occasion to modify some OF
his economic concentrations. His disciples at
the recent memorial banquet all took occasion
to state that up to the era of Mr.. Smith every
body held that what was one mans gain in
"trade was another mans loss" and that MIR.
Smith was raised up to demonstrate that
Exchange Of products is not one-slded spo-
citation, but a two-sided benefit" Now the
commercial enterprise which the Hon. John
Morrissey is conducting so prosperously would
hardly be classified among "two-sided bene-
"titsr by the most advanced theorist; and to
the ordinary intelligence it is presented
as highly unilateral form of spcliation.
When Republican gentleman of positive
views entered Mr.. MOrrisscy's emporium and
EXPRESSED an ambition to "back up his Opin-
" ion with stamps he was confronted by MIR.
Morrissey with the av0wal that his faith in
Mr.. Tiden had a still higher pecuniary value
in the betting market, and with the assurance
flat he would "put up" at ruling rates. 1t
has since been shown that the stamps which
Mr.. Morrissey ventured against the legal
tender of Grant spectators were quite inag-
mary, so that his risk was reduced to Zero
and he was thus enabled at once to "create
sentiment" in favor of Mr.. Tilden and sus-
tain the high character for onesidedness which
his concern already enjoyed.
The late Mr.. Smith would have been more
voriously informed in regard to the wealth OF
nations if he had been cOnversant with thls
anomalous form of barter. He would nave
learned that an enterprise which appears most
vcnturesOme and which EFFORTS admiration Tor
tbe nerve and foresight which it demands, Is
in reality dead certainty and requires only
a confdine customer. He would have discOv-
cred. also, that the pool business, although
rated MS extra hazardous, is not only exempt
from the ruinous results of influences which
are haneful and blightlng to two-slded INDUS
tries. but that it is nourished and stimulated
lv seeming disaster. The Presidential cOmpll-
cation. for example, has caused depression in
cuisines circles" but Mr. MoTissey continues
chipper-remains in fact the champion emp
per. When the judicial delays of the Louis
lana Returning Board were paralyzlng the
pOrk trade, operators in pools were drawing
their bets with cxhilarating eagerness, ana
Mr.. Morrissey picked up his commissions
When the remote and numerous Mr.. Cronn
organized himself into an Electoral College,
Mr.. Morrissey promptly declared all bets of
and credited himself with the bulk of what
was left in the pot. From all this it would
seem that the pool business offers special in
ducements to gentlemen who are running Tor
President, provided they keep on the right
side of the business-the inside, to wit. 1t
creates sentiment" it makes votes, and 1t
helps to defray campaign expenses. The bust
ness, however, has few allurements for exte-
rior investors, and it is safe to assert that
nublic confidence in the squarencss" of in
side manipulators is somewhat impaired
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-14

The majority by which the Senate defeated
Mr.. Edmunds's proposal to convert the Supreme
Court into a National Returning Board, large
as it was, is far from representing what we
believe to be the popular opposition to the
scheme. Though made seemingly on political
grounds, the decision is just that which the
people have already made on grounds wholly
beyond the realm of current politics.
There is strain enough already on
nearly all departments of the Government
from these fierce Quadrennial contests without
suhiecting this too to the trial of an arbltra-
ton between the two great political parties.
If is difficult to conceive any greater misfor-
time to the country than would be entailed
by an enforced decision by the Court upon
such an election, for instance, as that OF the
result of which we arc still doubtful. The
Court is necessarily partisan in its composition,
though never III its action. Democratic Presi-
dents appoint Democratic Judges, and Rcpub-
lican Presidents appoint Republican Judges
Under fancy, the Court was Democratic
undcr Chase and Waite it has been Rcpubh-
can. The inevitable result of decision be-
tween two claimants for the Presidency would
he 70 weaken for a generation at least the au-
thority of the Court, now universally rev
erenccd, with that half of the people against
whom the decision would be made, and to
engendcr in their minds a hatred for the
tribunal itself all the more bitter because it was
unreasonable. One of its members, only day
or two ago, referred to the prejudice against
the Court because Of the bred Scott decision,
which has hardly disappeared even now, as an
example of what might he expected in such
contingency as that which has now been made
impossiblc. That il has been made impossible
is great gain. The Supreme Court will re-
main, as it has been, the stern arbiter of JUS
tice, mistaken by the storms of party passion,
and, in its simple majesty, perhaps the highest
pr1de of our governmental system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-14

Just at present both the authorities and the
people are very heartily bestirred in the
matter of examining theaters and churches as
to their facilities for escape from fire. Before
the good work of examination is finished, it
should be extended to the large hotels of
this city. where quite as much needs to be
done for safety against fire as in the theaters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-14

violence Of word or of deed, we shall not ex-
pet that such men as Mr.. Hill will bo among
the offenders,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-14

M. Gambetta and his group have hitherto
opposed the selection of NJ. Jules Simon on the
ground that President MacMahOn would deem
him true representative of the Republicans.
Should he fail to receive the support of the
Chambers, it was feared that the President
would appoint Conservative Ministry, DEEM
ing the Republicans hopeessly discOrdant
These impressions still remain. But if Jules
Simon acts in accord with the best men of his
party, all opposition must eventually subside.
He is at least polite enough to keep pace with
public opinion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-14

The voice of the Indiana Democracy seems
to be for war. 1t was once befOre-till the
fighting began.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-14

Mr.. Hewitt suddenly bounces mp, and says
Mr.. Tilden has been elected. The announce
ment comes late, but will be news to good
many nevertheless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-14

The attitude of the House during the last
session upon the silver question made Its action
of Yesterday inevitable. II was apparent then
that the overwhelming sentiment in favor OF
the reconciliation of the silver dollar needed
only time TO make itself felt. Judge Kelley's
bill, passed as substitute for Mr.
BANDS, remonctizes the silver dollar OF
1887, authorizing the coming of dollars OF
the weight of 412l2 grains of standard silver,
to be ga legal tender for all debts, public ana
"prvate, except where the payment OF gold
" is required by law" The arguments used in
the debate were of the familiar kind,
Derhaps the most interesting being the
statement of Mr. Willard of Michigan, mem
Der of the Silver Commission, that its forth
coming report would probably justify the ac-
ton of the House. This whole question is one
about which political economists differ so
widely that the Senate may well take time
enough To- act intelligently upon the subject
If It's action should be quite so hasty as that
of the House, there will be many who will not
regret TO see President Grants reported inten-
ton to veto the bill carried into effect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-14

Pisbury at the head of the system, there Will
soon be a new order of things. The day Oh
deficits has nearly gone by.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-14

Hopes are again excited in Colombia OF an
interoceanic canal. Last May the Government
there authorized NJ. de GOgOrza and Gen. Ilrr
to construct a canal across the lsthmus OF
Darien, the former having declared that he had
found in Spanish archives the clew to
practicable route. At the instance of these
contractors q European commission, composed
of distinguished engineers, under the leader
snip of Lieut.. Commander BOnaparte Wyse-a
grandson of Lucien Bonaparte-has arrived at
the isthmus to make preliminary surveys. The
report of this commission will determine the
course of the European capitalists who arc ex-
pected to aid the enterprise. 1t is satisfactory,
at ali events, to know that the subject still
occupies scientific minds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-14

There can be little doubt that the taxation,
State and National, on bank deposits and
capital is too heavy burden. It's effect with
in the past year or two has been to drive
capital out of organized banks into private
banking concerns. The result of such a
change viii be that, when business revives,
the facilities for discount will be narrowed.
and borrowers will have to pay higher rates
of interest than heretofore. If our banks can
succeed in bringing these facts fairly before
Congress and the Legislature, there should be
little difficulty in obtaining partial relief
from the present burden.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-14

Warden Pilsbury understands how to run
prison and make it pay. The report of the
Albany Penitentiary shows an excess OF
$4,000 in the earnings over the expenses of
the past year, or more than one-fourth OF the
whole sum. The gentlemen who have charge
Of the prisons of the State, on the other hand,
work out an annual deficit of half million.
Now that the Prison amendment has been
adopted, however, ard now that Gov Robin
son hss probably made up his mind TO put Dir.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-12-14

deficits has nearly gone by.
The Swiss yesterday elected NJ. Heer Presl-
dent for one year. This was done without the
aid of primaries, national conventions, or
electoral colleges The State and National
Councils simply met in joint convention ana
appointed NJ. Heer President of the Federal
Council of seven members in which the execu-
tive authority is vested. The system is proba-
bly no better than our Own, and is open to
several objections. But the Swiss have pro-
vided against strife by greatly limiting the Pres
ident's power and patronage, and rendering
him ineligible for reelection until another year
has elapsed. Being nearly six centuries old,
the Swiss Republic has acquired the wisdom OF
eXperiencc,