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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-07-29
LII uILSONIS TESTIMONY.

Many of President Grants least dcicnsible
actions have been set down TO the score OF III
experience in civil life; many more to his I'M
willingness to desert a friend even when under
ocrusatiOu that was sustained, and the scyeIest
of his critics could not always refuse some
tribptc of admiration TO his logged fidelity.
Rut Bl,ford Wilson's testimony, given yester-
day before committee Of the House, sheds
new light on those of President Grants trans
actions which have recently excited the great
est speculation and widest condemnation.
II is a story which tie American people
would be glad to disbcieyc, If II wore not
that the character of the man who gives 1t
forbids 1t shows the President casting FREE
oucnt obstacles in the path OF the prosecution
of the whisky Understanding for Major VIII
son, getting from him the evidence against
Gen. BabcOck and communicating 1t to the
latter the same day-and in other ways shield
ing men pursued by the law. 1t dlscloSeS INN
rs the real author of the letter to district
ATTORNEYS, discOuraging witnesses, which Mr..
Pierrepont took upon his shoulders. To make
thc matter worse, 1t Also shows that he retained
Eohcock after he had learned his real charac-
fer, allowed him to hold his place as Commits
sioncr, and anronted the dignity Of
the Senate of the United States by
sending as his messenger to that body man
whom he knew to have betrayed his confidence
and to have engaged in plot disgraceful to
all who were in any way connected with It,
Last of all it makes known Gen. Babcocks
share in the Black Friday conspiracy, which
has heretofore been kept from the public eye.
If further examinations do not diminish the
force Of these disclosures, it will be easy,
where indeed it was only too easy before, to
understand the Presidents resentment against
the officials who went heart and soul into the
fight against the whisky thieves; why Major
Wilson himself went ont of office. and Sec
retary Bristow and Ysryan followed him, and
Over followed in the footsteps of Henderson
1t seems hardly possible that the man who
wrote" Let no guilty man escape WAS
the same man who seemed afterward to
be anxious chiefly that no innocent man should
escape. 1t is an unpleasant conclusion to come
TO that the President was really consistent all
the way through. ThruSting out Bristow was
the legitimate sequel to shielding BabcOck.
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TILE PEOPLES CINT1SS.

A fair indication Of the drift of public senti-
ment NAV always be gathered from the com
munications published in our department of
Letters from the People, which come from
readers of THE TRIBUNE of every shade and
variety of political opinion. We give to these
contributions to political discussion consider
able space, for the reason that they are fresh
from the people and are a truer index of what
the people themselves are thinking of and
talking about than can be furnished by the
leading articles Of the press. They are pro-
voked in large degree, it is true, by the
current newspaper discussions, but they are at
the same time entirely Independent of them,
and as the reader will observe, evince q dis
position to criticise with the largest freedom
the utterances of the press and to dissent in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-07-29
THE cry PRISON.
terminate.

We publish this morning an interesting ict-
ter from II correspondent, who graphically dc-
scribcs his experience in the City Prison. All
such narratives have q peculiar interest, Dnt
tbi. one demands special attention, inasmuch
~ # exhibits the necessity of reform in one
of the most important Of our public institu-
tons. and consideration for a class III whose
suticrings and wrongs not many men of iniiu-
cnce are much Interested. Our correspondent
takes care to say that "by the officers i'll
"charge he was treated with kindness AMI
"evcn considerations" though he complains
that he was neglected by the physician OF the
prison. II is unnecessary 10 observe that lih-
der n bad and careless management 1t Is nm
possible for the kndcst officers TO do more
than mitigate the discomfort of the prisoners.
There may he faults in the general system
which il il difficult 10 remedy except by
radical change.
The letter of our correspondent criticiscS the
onality of the food served To prisoners, the
arrangements for lodging them ana the neg
Ie,t of those who are really ill., as many "
them must be- The coffee and tea, served IN
shallow tin pans, he charactcrizcs rs "slops.'
The soup, he admits is good, but he laments
ness of the service The accommodations Tor
slccping were panks or narrow platforms, upon
which "thc prisoners piled Themselves" the
APARTMENTS being warmed by a rcd-hot stove
oycrthoroughly. The writer complains, finally
that. though suffering greatly, he was left
without medical attendance for many hours
and that afterward it was long time before
he could get any medicine.
1t will he readily perceived that here are
evils which might be easily and chcaply
rrmcdicd 1t is true that majority OF the
inmates of the City Prison are accustomed to
sgualor and discomfort, To poorly cooked food,
and coarse and cheap beds. For these outside
the walls they may or may not he Responsible
but when they fall into the hands of public
functioparies, and are lodged ut the public
expense, then it is the public which becomes
responsible at least for dcccncy and humanity
and fair sanitary provision. Neatness Is cheap :;
GOOD cooking costs little more than bad; and
il i usually considered n fair investment to
bcfriend the fricndless. Decent comfort Cor II
few days in the prison might give those I'M
accustomed to it a better moral lesson than all
the unnecessary hardships to which careless
neglect subjects them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-07-29
PERSONAL.

Prof. David Swing of Chicago is staying at
Long Branch seeking rest andTecreatiOn.
Mr.. George Smith. the Assyrian explorer, Is
expected to return TO England by the way Of Bag
dad and Bombay.
Bishop Simpson finds cool retreat at Lam
caster in the northwestern part Of New-Hampshire He
preached there last sunday.
Prof. Gloesener of the University of Liege,
in Belgium who died recently made some important
discoveries in eectromagnetsm IN It's application 10
biography.
A son of Mr. Jefferson Davis is a member of
te Chickasaw Guards OF Memphis. the company which
rendered IT, services TO the Government recently 10
ayengc the death Of Gen Custer
Miss Elizabeth Thompson has united with tho
Roman Catholic Church, aud The London AheH9uDl an.
nuunces that she VIII heneeorh devote herself to sacred
art, painting no more batte-peces.
The story that Mr.. John Bright had refused
TO drink the health of The Empress" pronounced un-
true by The London Examiner No such toast was pro-
yosed. The toast Victoria, Queen OF Great Britain
aud Empress of India and Mt Bright rose, thOush no
did not drink, as he never partakes of wine
Mr.. Sankey has gone to Saratoga Spring
with his family and after leaving them there Will pro-
ceed to Boston, where he thinks Of residing pcrna-
nenty. voice instead of being impaired by past
efforts, is stronger than ever Hls attendance AZ eah
meetings has eagerly songnt but be has declined gu
invitations believing that ii was better 10 spend lho
summer in and recupeution than 10 lniperll MS
voice and endanger his health by participating III open
air meetings.
The historian MOmmsen's articles in the
German papers attacking the practice Of some OF the
universities that country in granting degrees without
an examination have drawn out replies from Hene ana
Carl Voght After noticing the controversy and the case
with which German cergSmeu have Deeu known 10 sot
the degree OF Doctor OF Theology, The LOadOH AMei9"
adds: In this respect they worse than many
OF Divinity created in America, whose colleges
shower their fvOrs prOuScly caring te whether tAey
read the Greek Testament or not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-07-29
POLITICAL NOTES.

What's in the wind nowi Hendricks refuses
to talk. And he isn't sick either.
The entire Adams family of Massachusetts,
is said to be OF Gov. Tden They were all in
favor of Gen. Grant four years ago
Some machine Republicans who begin to
despair OF the nomination OF T. Cornell are now talk
ing of nominating Benjamin X Phelps for Governor.
Perhaps it is the length of Gov. Tilden'S let
ter which delays it, proves to be long some OF
his messages It might be wise for him to publish il in
book form during the holidays.
Gen. BrinkerhOffof The Ohio Liberal cOnicsSes
that favor of both Hayes and Tlden but his pref
is for Tlden, provided he and Hendricks cordially
orsc ST. Louis platform in their letters OF accept
ancc.
Ex-Minister Schencb says he has had enoughof
public life for the present and intends To devote himself
TO the Improvement OF his private fortune. lo does
not approve OF the of his name as candidate Tor
Congress in ONO.
Mr. Watterson's brilliant attempt to mako
out Gov. Tildcu begrined blacksmith and Gov
Hayes dandy in bird tap coat and kid gloves is
dismal failure. The country refuses to be aroused aud
another great issue drops ont OF tho canvass
Collector Arthur, Gen. George H. Sharpe,
and Appraiso. stephen II. French called to Wash.
ingtou on Thursday to consult with Senator ConkinG 1t
IS said on a substitute for A. D. Cornell as candidate
mere substitute for Mr. Cornell IS likely 10 be Ms o1ec'
tonablc as Mr.. Cornell himself
Mr.. George William Curtis has authorized
the announcement that under NO circumstances will no
accept the nomination for Governor OF Ncw-iork He
believes that Mr. Eyars Is prominently the man for the
position Now let Mr.. Cornell follow this excellent cA
ample and lie will make hmse!t more descrycdly poPGar
in his part than he over was before.
The Connecticut inilationiSts have organized
m exploring expedition TO search for the party iEey
have appointed committee 10 Wait on Peter Cooper anu
lind ont whether he has any idea OF the Whereabouts
Of the national organization aud what estimate Ie hNe
concerning It's size. The expedition VII start ''n -''
Haven In u day or two. -.
Ex-Lieut. Gov. Allen C. Beach is another anti
Tnd,n man WHO has chan ced his mind lie Is sure No"
Tlden is going 10 be elected because the people ue w
telinncd TO have a change. He doesn't ANTICIPATE Sus
trouble on account Of financial Disagreement OF 'no
candidates for he said TO Herald reporter; Tue cur
rency question will he subordinated TO the question "
reform Sensible people think that any currency oo
pod for the o,icchoders 10 steal They are not gong
TO quarrel over nice points which very few
while their houses are burning over their hedaS' io'
popular mind Will deal with only one great issue AZ
lima In the yaru was 'the Union; now " is e"
torm.,v Ont West they "subordinatihg the iuo'
tiop n, reform to the question Of the currency ana %
hat,ls cry is more greenbacks sehsipie psDDp -
who viii deal with orD one greas ISSUE ~ aN' y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-07-29

of the officiating clergyman. We own that
they do not make much impression OF the la
vorable sort upon ours.
Judge Shandley was one of class Whlch we
have good reason to hope is fast becoming ex-
tinct--of class which renders very ordinary
services to the public and charges very ex-
traordinary price for them. The newspapers
dwell with some junction upon the jolly meet
ings of the old "Stable Gang" which used to
meet in Elizabeth-st., and upon the champagne
punch which Tweed and lis followers drank
there ont of an enormous bowl. We are happy
to believe that the beverage is oil consumed
and the bowl broken. Many OF the jewellers
are dead. and the rest, 80 where are they 7"
Defunct or exiles, let us hope that they may
have no successors. We are not anticipating
any virginia. purity in city politics, but we
may reasonably hope that neither our eyes
nor those Of our children will ever see another
Ring like that which death and disclosures
have SO fortunately broken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-07-29
. rrROpE IND TIE EAST.

I'm an Oriental legend, part Of which Beck
ford used, in modified form. in his romance
of "Vathck,' there is il remarkable description
of the Hall Of Ebs. The spirits OF guilty
rulers arc there represented as wandering 10
and fro, each with a pane of glass in his
breast through which his special sin is visible
to the eyes of the others. But each maintains
tho profoundcst silence in regard to the com
mon revelation: the individual secret though
known to all, is mentioned by none. Were it
spoken, the gloomy hall would he shycrcd
into ruin by II sudden CONFUSION, and some
direr doom would descend upon the guilty
spirits.
The five leading Powers in European politics
England Germany, France, Russia, and
Austria--have for many years past kept up
their diplomatic intercourse, wearing pane
of glass in their breasts through which each
clearly reads the plans and desires of the
others. But silence, IA OF death, Is observed
in regard to the latter Were the secret
spokcn, who can tell what commissions might
not cnsue {! Nicholas Of Russia once whis-
pered a portion Of it in the ear of England,
and thereby invoked the Crimean War.
Whenever ehc stability OF Turkey is in any
way threatened, the glass becomes mole trans
parent than crystal, and the silence grows at
the same time to be oppressive i'll its inten-
sity. During the Conference Of the three
Powers in Berlin, the one overwhelming sub
ject of intercst-thc disposition to he made of
Turkish territory was never mentioned.
Germany. Russia, and Austria scverally pre-
scented views from which the governing idea
had been carefully extracted.
This is the simple reason why the memo
randum presented by the Conference was n
failure. Had there been confidence instead of
distrust, frankness instead of Tetcence, and
acceptance of what each knows to be ineyita-
bic, among the three Powers, they might have
boldly disregardcd the attitude of England and
France. But Germany saw the old desire
flaming hotly in RusSia's breast and the
stealthy mine pushed further in Austria's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-07-29

each clearly read suspicion end coming con-
fict of interest. The result was the tempo
rary triumph of England's policy OF non-in'er.
yeutiop. which delays the open utlerahce oi
the common secret. But Russia chates undcr
the restraint Austria is uneasy, probably hili
the people of England are more or less dis
mie,ed by the situation. and the condition OF
Turkey Gwen admitting the successes she CLAIMS
over the Scrvians) grows more critical rom
day to day. Lord Derby, in his reply to the
two important deputations which called upon
him on the 14th inst, to ask ASSURANCES III
regard to England's policy, deprecated all
fears of general European war. lie cannot
see the quarter from which it is to come. But
he undertook 20 speak for Austria. Russia,
and Germany. and he pointcdly reIrained from
any reference to the complications winch
would result from the downfall OF turkey.
II Is perhaps impossible for the statesmen OF
auy of the Great Powers TO adopt any 0ther
tone at present. But whoever studies the
situation in its genuine aspects, cannot fan to
notice that whenever the policy of "a Govern
mcnt is represented on the stage, the leading
part is omitted.
Nopintcrycution may certainly be observed
so long as the present war is carried Oh win
those alterations of success which Keep ali'e
the hopes of both sides An armlStlce based
upon the prospect of some equitable ADJUST
ment of the difficulty, would equally relieve
the Great Powers. But when we consider the
character of tho elements already engaged IN the
struggle, the others which are with difficulty
withheld from taking part in it, and the ihcf'aS-
ing chances of new combinations, we cannot
share in Lord Derbys nonchalant confidence.
Turkeys financial situation is desperate; thc
abdicatjon of the Sultan is fOreshadowed, II
not already accomplished; the neutrality oil
Roumauia is by no means assured. On the
other hand. Serya has not fulfilled the eX-
prctations of her people there seems to be no
military accord between her and Montenegro
ard fine descendant of Black George, the peasant
who first liberated Seryia 40 years ago, openly
dcfies the authority OF Prince Milan. III Is
SIMPLY impossible, at present, to estimate inc
real strength of either side, and thus to lore
cast the probable end OF the struggle. a
sli,ht increase of AOslcm ianatlclsm would
lead to atrocities which Europe could not
o,tictly hermit nor could she see the lnsur-
gent provinces rclcgated to position ot SUD-
lection. in ease of their defeat The whole
situation is characterized by the presence OF
rcprcssed desires and restrained sympathles.
In political sense, it is morbid: the five
musicians ignore the real disease, and treat
the sick man for something else. Lord Derby
declares that. although England intcricrod to
prevent his murder. 20 years ago, she CANNOT
hinder his suicide, or sudden death. But III
ease he dies, what then ? And he Is hopelessiy
r,,r;huu6 however the present struggle may
terminate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-07-29

In q review of Prof. Tyndalps work on
"Soundn DR.. James c. yelling has already
crossed swords with the distinguished British
scientist. He returns to the charge i'll the pun
gent letter winch we print this morning.
While disclaiming any desire to disturb the
cordial relation i'll which Prof. Tyndall stands
with the American public, DR.. yelling docs
not hesitate to deal hard blows but his an
taconist cannot object to this, for he Is himself
Thoroughly aggressive in scientific contro-
versy The objective point is the summary OF
existing knowledge wherewith the seventh
chapter Of Sound" is prcfaced. Prof. lyn-
dali asserts that prior to his own Investigations
in 1873 the latest inquiry into the causes
affecting the intensity of sound was made by
DIR. Dcrham in 1908. The critics aim Is TO
poipt out the shortcomings of the author Ill
ignoring the labors Of the Washington Light
house Board and the investigations OF Prof..
Henry, although his attention had been directed
to them during his sojourn i'll the United
States. The American public has an honest
regard for Prof. Tyndall but it is also very
proud of Prof Henry, and DR.. WellnG has its
sympathy in this controversy. 1t Is proper TO
state that this letter was prepared at the time
of its date, and has been i'll our hands ever
since, IFS publication having been unfortunately
! delayed by the pressure Of news and politics.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-07-29
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoprIGy.-The New South Wales Rifle team have
arrived at San Francisco. - Cuban insurgents
made a raid into Santa Clara. 60 Ex-Queen lsa-
bella was to leave for Spain yesterday. -- SrrNan
troops are concentrating at Sientza. == 1t ru-
nored that Abdul Hamd Effendi has been pro-
claimed Rcgeut of the Ottoman Empire, the Sultan
having abdicatcd.
DoMrsnC.-Bluford Wilson has given Important
testimony as to the distractions thrown in the way
of the whisky trials by the President, and rs TO Gen.
BabcocRs guilt. == The Arkansas Republicans
nominated A. w. Bishop for Governor and W. L.
Copeland lcolored) for Acknowledgement, on
reform platform. 80 Gen. Ewing Is a candidate
for Congress. - Gov. TIldcn and Gov. hendricks
met at Saratoga yesterday. - The DeniSon, Del
den & Co. suit is referred to James Einott George
B. Hibbard, and Isaac Lawson. referees. e.
CoSGKrss.-In the Son0tc yesterday, the impcach-
meDt trial was postponed until Monday long de-
bate took place tho disagreement over tho Con-
sular and Diplomatic bill, several Senators declGr-
ing that the Senate ought not TO allow itself to be
coerced the Pension bill for the benefit OF Gen.
Clusters family was amended - ja the House.
Mr.. Goodc DEM of Virginia was retained in his
seat against the report of tho Committee; Mr.. Pur-
man was declared not 70 have been guilty OF bribery
CITYANp SUBURBAN.-JaGcs j. Seyin was elected
nv the Board Of Aldermen to fiji the vacancy caused
by Alderman I.ysaght's death. -= Il IS expected
that the viii of William T. Garner viii be made
public Monday, and viii dispose Of property valued
at SO, DOC, 900. - Cornell graduates and under
graduates encouraged the Cornell crew to enter the
Centennial regatta at Philadelphia. - John II.
Anderson & Co.. dry goods merchants, failcdl with
liabilities of 500 900. - Additional seizures OF
property alleged TO have been .sccrc.cd from the
creditors of Tallmadge & Co. were made. 60
Gold. 1117s 1l17s 1117s. Gold value of the legal
tender dollar at the close 1910 cents. - Stocks
active and higher, closing weak.
THE WEArHEE.-THE TCIEUSC's local obserya-
tions indicate clouds and rain, with cooler tenn
perature =-= In this city yesterday the weather
was mild and cloudy, with rain at night; thermom-
etor, 75o, so, 7O'.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-07-29
i\DJUTR GONE

Often enough here in Ncw-lork we are re-
minded of the rusty rule which forbids us TO
say aught save good of the dead. The men
who Iucd New-York in the old days OF ex-
ceedingly profitable politics lived fast, and
some of them at least depart comparatively
Young Died yesterday morning, Edward }.
Sboudlcv, ex-Clerk Of the Marine Court, ex
Police Justice. cx-Asscmblyman, eX-membcr of
the Shandley Legion. ex-Alderman, eX-membcr
of the Democratic State Central Committee,
ex-Commissioner for the construction "
the Jefferson Market Courthouse, ex-
Trustee of the Ncw-York and Long
Island Bridge Company, eX-President of
the Oriental Club, eX-member of the
Blossom, Americas, Tweed, and City
Clubs, and late Appraiser Of Estates
III the Surrogate's Court. The ex-Judgc
was "A stcadfast friend of William NJ. Tweed.
All his life he was holding some oflicc-he was
notable among those who years ago captured
this city and for years compelled 1t to pay for
their pleasures, their cXravagancos, their
houses and their lands, their horses and yachts,
and all that was not theirs. Judge Shandley
is spoken of as one of the best of crowd not
over good individually nor in the aggregate
as good natured, kind hearted, and liberal.
OF the truth of these p0st-m0rtem adjectives
we know nothing. They usually appear just
before funeral, and it is just possible that
they make q deep impression upon the mind