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The New York herald., 1876-03-22
Rank I'm tho Navy.

Wehave published several communications
from officers Of the navy, both of the line
and staff, in reference TO rank. The point of
the quarrel is plain. Engineers, doctors and
paymasters arc graded according to their
service and fitness. There are engineers
who nominally rank as captains, doctors as
commanders and so on. There is another
class of officers, trained to naval service, who
are really captains commanders, and so on.
The members of the staff are given grades as
a courtesy. They are not really captains or
commanders in the naval service. An
engineer captain" is no more q captain than
an engineer ensign. He is captain of his
engines and of the coal beavers, the oil and
coal. A doctor commander" does not COM
mand anything but his pills and lancets
Now, as we understand the quarrel, it is this
The engineer captain wants to be real
captain, the doctor commander" o real
commander. That is to say, doctor who
has the rank and pay Of commander may
command all officers of lower grade Now
it may happen, say in action, that line
officers of high rank are killed. In that case
the doctor commander" who is down
in the hold saving broken legs, be-
comes the ranking officer. According to
the staff this doctor must at once throw
down his knife and sponge, his ether and
mustard poultice, and go on deck to fight
the ship. He may be fine surgeon and not
know howitzer from a martingale; but
still his rank compels him to take command
and direct the battle. AS any person of
common sense will see, the effect of this rule
would be that the wounded sailors would
die for the want of skilled care, and the ship
would sink or be knocked to pieces for want
of skill in the command.
What the navy needs is line officer who
knows how to command, and doctors and
engineers who know their business A good
doctor and good engineer, in their places,
have most important duties; but their
places are not in command. AS to rank, the
actual naval officers should have their rank,
the doctors and engineers their own grades
likewise. But their grades should have no
connection. The officers of the line COM
mand the vessel and all who are on board.
The officers of the staff have no business
whatever with that branch of the service.
The pretensions of the staff to any such au-
thority, or to any rank, actual or construc-
tive, that would permit its exercise, are abb
surd. The best way to end the quarrel
would be for Congress to take all rank what
ever from the staff, except what belongs to
years of service in their own grade. Let
rank and authority go together, where they
belong, with the officers of the line.
The New York herald., 1876-03-22

Union League smoking room loungers, who,
having no offices, cry reform, "and fashion
able intelligence chroniclers should not be
permitted to force the party into an attitude
of hostility to the brilliant and gallant re-
publican leader who now stands ut the head
of his party in the Senate and the country.
The friends of Conkling comprise the vast
majority of the republicans in the State
His enemies are a club cabal, every one of
whom feels that he would make a much bet
ter candidate. 1t would be weakness in the
highest degree, and not only weakness, but
ingratitude, for the republican party to aban-
don Conkling. Such an Abandonment would
be reflection upon the State for if New
York does not present Conkling she will
be dragged into some Eastern intrigue for
Blaine or some Western intrigue for Morton.
No republican who respects his State cares
to assume this humiliating position. If there
were q controversy between rival leaders-if
the opposition to Conkling meant the nomi-
nation Of Evarts, Fish, Wheeler, Morgan, Dix
or some other New York statesman--we could
understand how there might be honest diff
VI OpluiOu. Dub tutIo 10 no SUCH
difference New York is not asked to name
any other of her eminent sons, but to aban-
don her favorite Senator, SO that scheming
politicians may use her for their own ends in
the Convention. This is not the position
which this great State should assume. We
trust, therefore, that the Convention will put
on record the will of the party-namely, that
Roscoe Conkling is its candidate for the
Presidency, and that the New York delega-
tion to the National Convention will not only
present his name as unit, but support
him first. last and all the time Whatever
objection there may be to Mr.. Conkling
as candidate for the Presidency before
the people there are none whatever to his
nomination by the republicans for that high
Office.
The New York herald., 1876-03-22
The Methodist Centennial.

The Methodists of North Carolina have
just celebrated their centennial, and we
print this morning very interesting report
of the proceedings. There is no special sig
nifcance in this celebration in so far as its
centennial aspects are concerned, but the
occasion serves to recall the history of pow
erful religious movement, both in the past
and at present. No one can doubt
that it was the itinerancy which SO pc
country in which both men and con-
sciences were struggling to be free. In
all respects the century of growth of the
Republic has also been in an equal degree
century of growth for Methodism. North
Carolina is an example of this, particularly
appropriate at this time, because the Metho-
dist Church, as an organization, was first
established in that State just one hundred
years ago. Up to 1776 Methodism was
almost unknown in the South, and every
where it was still in its infancy but it grew
with remarkable vigor until in the Southern,
as in most of the Northern States, it
is to-day the controlling religious influence.
The secret of that growth and paramount in
fluencc is in its adaptability. Its itinerant
clergymen, missionaries all of them and
men of great religious fervor and self
sacrificing spirit, were suited to do the work
of evangelizing new country, and it is not
surprising that they accomplished it success
fully. Everywhere are the monuments of
their zeal and their labors. The Methodists
of the United States have much reason to be
proud of their achievements, and of the
Christian pride they take in their work this
North Carolina celebration is ON excellent
example.
The New York herald., 1876-03-22
moody and sanksy Maniacs.

There may be great difference of opinion
as to whether the sort of emotional storms
that are stirred up in community by the
Hippodrome process are of any permanent
benefit in religious sense whether the fer
vid piety and contrition and good resolutions
that result from excitement are any more
lasting than the excitement itself. But there
is one result of the Hippodrome campaign as
to which there is very little room for doubt,
and this is that it is largely increasing the
number of religious maniacs. Every day
cases of this character are reported, and it is
in the nature of things that we should not
hear of all the evil of this sort that is done.
Only one case in ten of persons who are actu.
ally driven to lunacy by this process Of
awakening" is reported, and there are hun
dreds that are not driven to that point al
which they lose control of their reason in
whom, however, the balance of the mind is
sadly shaken. Feeble minds, persons whose
morbid notions take always the direction
of over-consciousness and self-accusation,
should not be permitted by their friends te
go within gunshot of the Hippodrome. They
are like unseaworthy craft that cannot stand
ON hour of rough weather, though they NAV
go on for lifetime in smooth water.
The New York herald., 1876-03-22

A SINGULAR STORY of persecution on the
one hand and subserviency on the other is
that relating to the Bishop of Paderborn.
1t now remains to be seen whether the Ger
man authorities will make demand upon
England similar to that which was made
upon Holland, and whether Mr.. Disraelis
government will yield to it il it is made.
order that England may have an opportunity
to reassert old-fashioned English independ-
ence of foreign dictation.
The New York herald., 1876-03-22

Our READERS will no doubt be surprised at
the startling story of the alleged flight and
defalcation of William @. Barrett, a we'll
is made that Mr.. Barrett has proved false in
his trusteeship of several estates and that his
clients will be heavy losers. 1t is to be
hoped that when the real facts are made
known the affairs of Mr.. Barrett will be
found in better condition than now sup
rett, holding such important trusts as he
did, could play false is almost incredible,
and we must wait for further details before
giving expression to any sense of condemna-
ton
The New York herald., 1876-03-22
West and Worth and Incorruptibility

In the Assembly yesterday there was an
other interesting episode resulting from the
adverse report of the Railroad Committee on
the mo Seat No Fare" bill. Mr.. West, the
chairman of tho committee, led with an as
sertion of his personal and legislative purity,
and justified his course on the ground that
Mr.. Killians bill, was impracticable. This
the HERALD has always admitted, but it is
no justification for Mr.. West and the other
members of the committee who acted with
him. The committee had complete power
over the bill and it was their duty to
present it TO the House in prac-
ticable shape. Failing to do this they
will find it difficult to convince
the people of this city that money was not
used to influence their action. 1t may be
that hundred millions of dollars could not
influence Mr.. Vests committee to do right:
but if this is the case he and his associates
show singular disposition to do wrong. In
the first place they firmly resolved that the
people of New York shall have no protection
against the RAILROAD monopolies. Having
arrived at this determination they made
their report in the absence of the author Of
the bill, and, according to Mr.. Killian, they
deceived him as to their intention in the
mntter. But, to crown ALL the reconsidcra-
tion of the action of the House on the report
was prevented on the following day
by trick, which is explained by the
man who played it as mistake
of the heart and not of the mind.
Mr.. Worth is a man who says no does not
fear the press but the account he gives Of
himself even with the support of the press
of his district, is not fattering to him. Ac-
cording to his own showing, the press was
right in opposing him two years ago, and
the people were not slow to find him out,
as his beggarly majority last year proves.
lie will find difficulty in making his constit-
ucnts believe in his goodness Of heart after
this. and the incorruptibility Of the COM
The New York herald., 1876-03-22

WALL STREET YESTERDAY. AY.-Stocks were
irregular and generally without important
change. Gold opened at ia and closed at
LA 1-S. Money was supplied at 8 and 4 per
cent. Government and railway bonds were
barely steady. Foreign exchange firm.
The New York herald., 1876-03-22

mittee will be found to stand higher in their
own opinion than in that of the community.
The speeches of yesterday prove more con-
clusiyely than ever that an investigation IL
necessary but to be of any practical value
it must be one that will show the bottom
facts"
The New York herald., 1876-03-22

THERE Is DELAY in the extradition of
Winslow growing out of the discussion of the
offences for which an extradited prisoner
for the settlement of this question, and it is
best that the construction of the treaty be-
tween the United States and Great Britain
SHOULD be mutually determined at the earliest
possible day.
The New York herald., 1876-03-22

among French republicans, only eight Sena-
tors and twenty-seven Deputies being in its
favor. 1t is too early, perhaps, TO expect
Frenchmen to forget the events which
attended the rising Of the Commune, even
though it was the Commune which gave
France the Republic.
The New York herald., 1876-03-22

The DECISION OF Mr.. JUSTICE MILLER vir
tually abolishes the Emigration Commission,
and now we are to have repetition of the
wrongs and outrages which were once 50
common unless timely legislation prevents.
Congress must provide by a comprehensive
statute for the reception and care of emf
grants, and the sooner it is done the better.
The New York herald., 1876-03-22

The RUSSIANS are carrying the rope into
Central Asia and have hanged the rebellious
Khan Fulate. The Asiatic victims of Rus
sian aggression will find this to be only the
beginning of their troubles.
The New York herald., 1876-03-22

The APPRAISERS DEPARTMENT in the Gus
tom House is the subject of an article this
morning which will excite general attention
We can only suggest that where there is so
much smoke there can scarcely fail to be
some fire
The New York herald., 1876-03-22

and it is likely strong effort will be made
30 overthrow the government of President
Lerdo. Already the national troops are re-
ported rs having met with q severe defeat
and heavy losses. 1t seems that a stable
government is impossible in the Mexican
Republic, but another attempt at revolution
can only add TO the evils from which the
people of that unhappy country are suffering.
The New York herald., 1876-03-22

The HERALD BY FAST MAIL TBA1xs. .-Ne,cs-
dealers and The public throughout the country
tcN be supplied ,oih the DAILY, WEEKLY and
SUNDAY HERALD, free Of postage, by sending
their orders direct TO this office
The New York herald., 1876-03-22

SPLENDID SCENE is that reported by the
cable this morning, fleet of four hundred
wind bound vessels passing out of the Mer-
sey. 1t is seldom commerce so far forgets
the prosaic element as to present such mag
nifcent pageantry.
The New York herald., 1876-03-22

The WEATHER IN ENGLAND on Monday was
not unlike what "Old Probabilities" gave us,
snow being the order of the day.
The New York herald., 1876-03-22

Mississippi and Missouri valleys. We shall
not be surprised if such are reported during
the coming week.
The New York herald., 1876-03-22

KING ALFONSO is now in the days of his
glory as well as his youth. The Spaniards
nre hailing him as victor and deliverer, and
it will be well for Spain if the enthusiasm of
the moment is not merely momentary
The New York herald., 1876-03-22

From our reports this morning the probabilities
are that The ,cedther to-day ,oia be partly cloudy
md cooler.
The New York herald., 1876-03-22
ADJUSTMENTS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING


LYCEUM THEATRE
VARIETY, tsP NJ Matinee at 30 NJ.
wALLACK'S THEATRE
THE WONDER atsP.M
- TONY PASTORS NEW THEATRE
VARIETY, at 8 P. NJ.
BROOKLYN THEATRE
ROSE MICHEL. at 8 2. NJ. Miss Rose Eytinge
UNION SQUARE THEATRE.
FERREoIA at I. NJ q. H. Thorne, Jr
PARK THEATRE.
BRASS. att P. NJ. George Faweeit Rowe
BowERY THEATRE.
DARLING, at q T. NJ Miss Maria Mordsunt
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE.
PIQUE, at p NJ. Matinee at p. NJ. Fanny Davenport
THIRTY. FOURTH STREET OPERA HOUSE.
VARIETY, at 7. NJ. Matinee at +. NJ.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
LIE PANACHE, atsP. NJ. French Company.
VARIETY, atsPM
GERMANIA THEATRE
HEGENLlESCHEN, at 4 r. NJ.
GLOBE THEATRE
VARIETY, atsP. VI. Matinee at L. A.
CHICKERING HALL
FON BULOW RECITAI.S. ht p. NJ.
EAGLE THEATRE
PEAKED, at 8 p. NJ. Matinee at > =. NJ.
r,,., CHATEAU MABILLE VARIETIES
VARIETY Mt 8 J.. NJ.
PARTsIAN VARIETIES
VARIETY att sP.M.
SAN FRANCISCO MINsTRELs atsPM.
BOOTHS THEATRE
JULIUS CESAR, at p VI Matinee at 80 p. N. z, l..
Davenport
OLYMPIC THEATRE
VARIETY, MsP. NJ. Matinee at p. NJ.
TwENTYTHIRD STREET OPERA HOUSE
CALIFORNIA MINsTRELs, at sP. NJ.
WOODS MUSEUM
oFLAN1GAN, ats p. NJ. Matinee at p. N.
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That LErrER.-There are many ways of
concealing the truth without telling direct
ialsehood available to those who do not de-
sire that "bottom facts" shall be made known.
All the denials given to the Tilden-Clews
rumor are reconcilable with the idea of
evasion. In no instance is it plainly stated
that no letter was ever written by any person
asking an advance of money for political pur-
poses and promising that an opportunity
should be afforded to Clews & Co. to reim-
burse themselves through the means Of early
information OF Treasury movements. Prob
ably nothing short of Congressional inves-
tigation will draw out the truth, and possi-
bly, one of the best witnesses before such a
committee would be General Horace Porter.
The New York herald., 1876-03-22

An INTERESTING CEREMONY took place yes
terday at the Convent of the Good Shepherd
nuns, seven young ladies receiving the white
veil and three others making their solemn
vows at the expiration Of their novitiate 1t
is in such as these that the spirit of charity
has its brightest exemplifcation, and the
ceremony is one which always excites pecu-
liar interest because Of the conservation Of
bright young lives to Christian duty.
The New York herald., 1876-03-22
L r IPLE E S HEET.

NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY. MARCH 90, 1876.
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as in New York.
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NEW YORK HERALD
BROADWAY AND ANN STREET.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT,
PRoPRIEToR.

THE DAILY HERALD, Published every
day in The gear Four cents per copy.
Twelve dollars per year. or one dollar per
month, free of postage.
All business, news letters or telegraphic
dispatches must be addressed New YORK
HERALD.
Letters and packages should be properly
sealed.
Rejected communications will not be re-
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LYCEUM THEATRE.
VARIETY, at 8 p. NJ. Matinee at / 80 r. NJ.
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Atlast Congress has taken up and adopted
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