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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27

Boss Kelly seems to be raging around St.
Louis. The Boss went out as his friends
say to ''harmonize the party" But from all
the reports it seems that his plan of cam
paign is like that of certain great captains
namely, to make desolation and proclaim it
peace. Now cool men would admit that even
if q democrat did not believe in Tilden for
the Presidency he would recognize the right
of that statesman to be a candidate and of his
friends to support him. But the Boss
thinks otherwise. He announces that the
support of Tilden is war upon him. He de-
clines the hand Of Mr.. Hewitt; he publicly
threatens the Mayor; he tells Mr.. Smith
Weed that he must not address him again,
and denounces Colonel Bagley in warm
phrases. All Of this excites the democ-
racy. But it does not surprise u.s.
If the democrats submit to boss they
should take him with all Of his attributes
A boss is master. A master has o right to
command his serfs. If lie calls Cox from the
Speakers chair Cox should come, or pay the
Hewitt takes his Office from Kelly why
should he hesitate when Kelly commands?
What higher function has Senator Herman
than to obey the Boss?
Since Kelly is tho accepted Tammany
boss he should be respected in that capacity.
This was the way in Tweed's time, and
Kelly, rs Tweed's successor, should have
his prerogatives. We do not think the boss
system the best one and have often said So
We do not think dark lantern Know
Nothing lodge the true way to govern free
party. But the democrats think otherwise
When Kelly has offices to bestow, when he
has convention at his call, they follow him,
praise him, crawl at his bidding. Is it any
wonder he should break into a temper when
they disobey him?
So long as the democrats tolerate boss
we confess we like o man of Kelly's way.
After all, discipline should be preserved,
and the Boss does we'll to crack the whip
aud make the boys keep time. If they COM
plain oil the new Frankenstein, let them re-
member that the monster is Of their own
creation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27

The RAPID TRANSIT SurTs are still drag
ging their slow lengths along, and from
present appearances it seems likely that
they will be finished about the time the tes-
timony now being adduced is ready for the
next Legislature. The real argument in
these cases will be made at Albany, those
before Judge Sedgwick and Judge Van
Hoesen being only preliminary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27

RACING AT PHILADELPHIA seems to prosper
this year. though almost everything outside
of the Exhibition has failed to receive much
attention. There were four good races at
Point Breeze yesterday, which were witnessed
by a fine assemblage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27

The FRENCH REPUBLICANS are anxious to
push the University bill to test before the
Senate. The conservatives for their part
desire to avoid contest just now. This
makes it probable that before long the meas
ure will be pressed by the Ministry to q
division, with good chance Of passing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27

The WEATHER yesterday was the warmest
of the present season, tho thermometer
reaching ninety-fve degrees in the shade at
half-past three o'clock in the afternoon.
But while the heat was intense and every
body was complaining of its intensity there
were comparatively few cases of sunstroke.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27

WALL STREET YESTERDAY. Stocks were
dull and lower. Gold sold at 112 1-8, with
intermediate sales at 112. Money on call
was supplied at IL and per cent. For
eign exchange was a fraction firmer.
Southern State bonds were more active.
Government and railway bonds steady.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27

NOTICE TO COUNTRY NEwsDEALERs.- For
prompt and regular delirery off the HERALD
" tdst mail trains orders must be sent direct to
this office. Postage free.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27

The LOUISIANA REPUBLICANS at their State
Convention Mt New Orleans to-day are likely
to determine who is to lead the party. The
contest for the nomination for Governor
ropf1,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27

The FRENCH CABLE is probably in working
order again this morning, our latest advices
reporting the act of making the final
splice 1t is to be hoped that in the future
there will be fewer breaks than has been the
ense in the past.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27

THE YALE-HARyARD RAcE--In another
column will be found many details pertain
ing to tho work of the two crews up till last
evening. Following apparently the example
of tho English crews Yale did not launch
until quarter of six yesterday afternoon,
thus getting in practically two entire days
of rest together. Taken in connection with
her coming to the score too fine last year and
her present hearty and plump condition, it
is evident that she does not mean
to err this time on the sido OF over
work. 1t has often been announced dur
ing tho year that tho most approved
plan lately was to get through the bulk Of
tho hard work before coming nm 70 the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27
Goldwin Smith ON Political Corrup-
fl0n.


Professor Goodwin Smith has written q
letter on political corruption, which we re-
print this morning on account of the ability
and fairness with which the subject is dis
cussed. Professor Smith has mingled with
the American people sufficiently to know and
understand their real character, and he tes-
titles that whatever corruption there is in
this country is confined to the politicians.
The frenzy for investigation is doing us harm
with the rest of the world, but it is purify
ing the atmosphere at home. This Mr..
Smith recognizes in his admirable letter,
and he points out that political corruption
is not confined to the United States. Ho
also suggests that from political and parti-
san motives wo are apt to give a single
crime like the offence of General Belknap
too much importance. In every coun-
try from time immemorial men like
Belknap have been tempted beyond their
strength, but it is not right to attri-
butte the downfall Of such man either
to his party affiliations or his nationality.
Corruption, like any other crime, is not con-
hASA W "AAy SSNAeAy. AZ AShtiNu0 ~ Olteu
happens that members of Parliament are un-
seated for bribery, and Professor Smith
shows that during the reign of George III.
and since up to within = comparatively recent
period political corruption was of the most
unblushing character. In France the down.
fall of the Second Empire was mainly owing to
political corruption existing among the SER
wants of the Emperor. Yet neither the
English nor the French people was seriously
affected by these things, because, as with us,
the great mass was true at heart and honest
in thought, in feeling and in net. The evils
of which we now complain will correct
themselves and investigation will hasten the
cure, though it cannot fail to be a bitter pill
to all who love their country and believe in
its institutions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27

The SCOTTISH RIrLEMEH yesterday re-
sumed their competition for the team to
shoot in the Centennial MATCH and under
favorable weather conditions greatly bet
tered their record in the first days competi.
ton, showing conclusively that they will
send out team hard to beat The aver
ages are very high, the twelve highest scores
standing As points above an average of
centres. The eight leading scores foot up
1906 points out of 1900, percentage Of
1851. This is admirable, and if the Scotch
men, rs announced, make an encampment
At Creedmoor to study up tho altered atmos-
pheric conditions. they may readily increase
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27

this high percentage by the time the match
comes of We advise our rifemen to look to
their laurels. Here be foemen worthy of
their steel
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27

From our reports this morning the probabilities
are that the ueather today ioiu be ,car7ner and
GENERALLY clear.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27

THE COLLEGE COMMANDMENTS are now in
order, and notwithstanding the claims which
politics have upon our columns during a
week when National Convention meets, we
are still able to give part of our space to
these annual festivities. We print this
morning some excellent reports of these
proceedings, which will be found welcome
rolief after the political reading Of the day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27

The COLOMBIAN CoNGREss now contem-
plates the building of IN interoceanic ship
canal across the Isthmus. This will be the
best way il the work is actually undertaken
and carried forward to completion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27

During the summer months the HERALD tciu
be sent 10 subscribers in the country at the rate
of t,centy.tirs cents per ,ceei, free of postage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27

The Posr OFFICE INVESTIGATION yesterday
showed something like q want of the proper
and necessary bookkeeping touching the ex-
penditures on the new building in this city,
and exhibited, besides, free and easy
method of making purchases of lumber and
other material used in its construction
scarcely justified in q work of such magni-
tudc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27
TRIPLE S + E T.

NEW YORK, TUESDAY. JUNE 81. 1876.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.
PARK THEATRE.
THE KERRY Cow. at . T. ".
BowERY THEATRE
PIRATES OF THE ISLES. At 4 r. N.
CHATEAU MABfLLE vARIET1ES.
- r. n. Matinee at ? p. n.
THIRD AVENUE THEATRE.
WOODS MUSEUM.
HARKAwAY AMONG THE BRIGANDS. NsP. Il Nat
tnec - r. NJ
UNION SQUARE THEATRE.
THE v0KES FAMILY. ut II. ".
PARTISAN VARIETIES.
N6P. NJ. Matinee ~ T. n.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE
PrQUE, At SP. n. Fanny Davenport.
wALLACK's THEATRE.
THE MIGHTY DOLLAR. ut +. NJ. W. j. Forenes.
GILMORE's GARDEN.
GRAND CONCERT. at q +. VI.
KELLY 4 Icons MINISTERIAL
1t SPIN.
OLYMPIC THEATRE
HUMPTY DUMPTY. at 81 NJ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27

The HERALD CouRIERs. sad news
which we print elsewhere of the death from
drowning of Sergeant Fox, of the Sixth in
fantry, Y. s. A., while bearing dispatches
to the HERALD from the stockade on the
Yellowstone River, recalls the tragic fate of
Colonel de Bellefonds, from whose riddled
body were taken the last dispatches that
have reached us from Henry NJ. Stanley, at the
head of the African exploration expedition.
A courier, bearing duplicate dispatches to
the HERALD Of the fight on Rosebud Greek,
is still unheard from, and it is feared that he
has fallen into the hands of the savages.
The great work Of modern newspaper re-
quires frequent exposure to physical dam
gers, not only in gathering but transmitting
the news, which quarter of a century since
environed only the servants Of governments
in time Of war.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-27

Congress has made o sensible move in
suggesting an increase of the cavalry arm in
view of the requirements of the service. In
fantry being comparatively ineffective against
predatory Indians, it is suggested that this
arm should be reduced three thousand
men and the force of the cavalry be raised to
nine thousand six hundred sabres. AS we
are not likely to have any use for our SOL
diers except in REFRESHING hostile movements
by Indian tribes, our small army should be
organized with special reference to the re-
duirements of Indian fighting What we
need most is large force of light cavalry,
capable of moving rapidly from point to
point of our exposed frontier and Of follow
ing the savages with some chance Of sue
cess over the Western plains. Infantry, no
doubt, can be made use of with advantage,
but our infantry should be composed wholly
of rifle corps, in which good Workmanship
should be required as a test of fitness for the
service. Under the present system of army
organization the Indian despises the in
that he can accept or refuse combat with so
slow an adversary according as it suits his
convenience. 1t is to be regretted that
misunderstanding between the Senate and
the House of Representatives should en-
danger reform in every way desirable.
Though our army is very small it is very
expensive therefore the public has right
to demand that it should be kept in the
highest state of efficiency. Neither branch
of the Legislature can afford to accept the
responsibility of obstructing measure that
aims at making the army more effective as
guard against the hostility of the savage red
man.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-13
Ben-Bon Party.

Do you know what Bon Bon party
isV Certainly you do not, otherwise il
would be useless for Us to describe ono
The Gemsns manufacture from tissue
paper various articles of ladies' and gen
tlemen'S wearing apparel, particularly
hats, bonnets, caps, cspes and wrapping
An outfit for one person comes in d
package. but there ia no mark or sign 10
shoV what the contents Of the package
is, whether itis Tor q lady or a gentleman
These suits are called bon.bons aud are
used at the party in this wise. At 10
o'clock, or come other hour sgreed up
on, the dancers form in procession and
march around the room, as they pass
the aoor manager he presents each lady
and gentismsn With bon bon, which
they hold 10 their hands until ell are
provided. When every person has been
provided, the compsny forms for quad
rlles, and at a given signal every person
opens his or her bon-bon and proceeds to
put On tho head gear and garmentsfo found,
which are generally Of the most comicsl
patterns, and it is g rule that the parties
mnlt don whatever they receive, no
matter whether intended for their sex or
not; hence we see ladies st the signal
put on high-croWnsd hats and gentlemen
the most wonderful coal seuttle bonnets
No one can describe the comical effect Of
such q scene. This iS an old GemSn
custom. e--
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-13
THE PALMETTO GUARD.
b" Don't Let M Fight WIth0ut
Flag -


The Palmetto eusrd, of Charleston,
s. c., have resolved to celebrate on the
29th Of June next the centennial anal.
versary Of the battle Of Fort Moultrie,
thst battle which has been desctibed as
the bright morning star and harbinger
Of American Independence--the an.
nouncement to the other colonies Of the
existence OF South Carolina as q self
directing republic 1t is not intended
to regard the event to be celebrated as an
incident Of State history. bat TO extend
a generous and hearty invitation to par.
ticipste iD the celebration to all who are
animated BY the spirit that dwelt in the
patriots Of the Revolution. The invita-
ton to fraternal cooperation concludes
as follows:
ITO gather together on the very spot
where the hattie was fought to recall
the long and Bultry day during which
the men stood at their guns; the anxious
beating hearts which from all places Civ
ing a view OF the battle we're crowded
together, watching its progress with feel
ings the most intense; tos summon up
the images OF the men Who within the
fort knew no fear save that their powder
might not hold out TO recall Moultrie
coolly smoking his pipe and giving his
orders undismsyed, iot be was there to
repel the. attack or die; he had chosen
his lot, aud Note and Henry were his
noble partners in that lot; to mark the
spot where Jasper spoke those words,
Don't let Us 6ght without fag, IN
which there was a sentiment OF far
greater import than was ia the mind OF
the honest and bold soldier; and, nuder
the inspirations which will then prevail,
do honor TO those who then did 80
much for all wko now live and enjoy the
blessings they seonved--will be an TO-
ducsment which few can resist. 1t is
we'll for us to revert to those days; to
commune ia the spirit of the men OF
those days; to revive the spirit with
which they dared TO do all that gave lib.
erty TO the people Of these Uuited States
The differences which threatened the
Union are euded-settled, We hope, nov
aud forever. War, we trust, will not
divide those whose welfare is to be in
peace with each otSer The 6rst teentury
OF our political existe0es is near its
close. In the glorious "reminiscences
which ushered it 10 let US seek to bury
the demon Of discord and with the open
ing OF another century let there 20 forth
TO- every part Of these United States
from the site Of Fort Moultrie, the same
message. which on the 18th of June
l776, WAS borne from its battlemsntsto
every one Of the thirteen colonies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-13

The New York Trbune's dramatic
critic pays his respects to the legal actor
as follows:
Here, on Saturday night, the drama
Of Crucible was discontinued, after
twenty-five representations, aud Mr..
Oakley Hall effected his retirement. The
last performance given by this gentle
man, though little bolder and little
less tame than the FIRST one, was equally
abortive as an impersonation. Mr..
Hall, as "Wilmot Kiertsn," will proba.
bly, long be remembered as a type of
forensic tediousness and didactic ego
tism. AS a piece Of acting it was a
total failure, indicating neither faculty
nor adsptability for the dramatic protes-
sion. In his farewell speech, delivered
after the perform snce on Saturday night,
Nv. Hall, speaking with cheerful levity,
intimsted the probability of bis resump
ton Of the practice of law, and said
that his friends and enemies had disa.
greed on the question whether he could
act. The bar will, doubtless, be glad to
welcome back its distinguished member.
With that aspect Of the matter criticism
has no concern. We think it proper to
remark, however. that. in odr opinion,
those persons are little likely to be Mr.
Halls friends who encourage him in the
delusive belief that he could ever become
an actor, and that those persons are not
necessarily bis enemies who have had
the sincerity and courage to tell him that
his attempt at acting was futile, inju-
dicious and absurd.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-13

That Was the Way n CDeke OOuutY
D'speradO Dted-Kttiad By q Dep
uty sheriff ia self.OeIense.
Knoxvil Press and Herald. Jan. e.l
Last Friday. at noon, the little town OF
Newport, nCocke county, was the scene
Of 3 tragedy in which one Of the partici.
pants was citizen 6f this county. The
party killed was AZ desperate character BY
the name Of Tom Davis. aud it was Dick
Diamond at whose hands be met his
death, Tho 6rst information of the
affair was brought to this city by Mr..
John Parrot, Of Parrottsville, who was
Just entering NeWport when the arrest.
was being made, and heard the discharge
ofthe fatal shot. 1f
The tragedy occurred In this way:
Davis is reckless fellow, and on Thurs
day night had a difficulty With a man,
who took outa warrantfor his sppreheu-
sion. Captain Jarvis, the Sheriff, was
too unwelI TO serve the warrant, and dep
utiEed man named Garrison to do so.
Garrison and Davis. however, we're not
on cnfdial terms. and by the advice Of
legal friend, he declined serving it.
Wishing topreserve the ma iesty Of the
Law, the Sheriff depuiiEed ID Almond 10
make the arrest. he being there in the
capacity Of United States Deputy
Marshal. he agreed TO do so, and Eent
to the saloon where Davis was staying
and told him his business, whereupon
Dsvis angrily told him one man, nor two
men, for that matter, could arrest him,
and he refused to 20. His sister, hear
ing the Altercations came In sHd per
suAded him 70 20. when he agreed 10 do
so and got as far as the door, when he
sat down and declined going further un.
til he heard the warrant read OAR
mond then took outthe warrAntand read
il, folded il up and was returning it to
his pocket, when Davis drew pistol and
snapped it ia Diamonds face, bat ii
failed to explode the charge. D'Armond,
reslizingthe situstion at q glance and
that he was in tight place, fell back a
few steps, followed by Davis, when be
drew his pistol aud fred ct the latter, the
bali entering bis breast, just below the
cellar bone Davis fell and remarked,
"You have killed me and you ought net
have done it." He died in few minutes.
Davis was raised on Little Chuckey,
in Greene county, snd his family are
highly respectable, though he is known
as srouRh character. He resided somo
time in North Carolina, and Il rumored
that he killed man in that State.
His brother was the proprietor of
whisky shop RtNewport, aud had To ab
sent himself for a while on account Of a
shocking scrspe on New YEARS night,
during which time he had charge of the
dpggery at which he was killed.
Mr.. Diamond, Immediately. after the
shooting, reported the occurrence to the
sheriff stating the fsctsiu the case, who
eXonefated him from all blame, and told
him that he had done his duty ss an
officer, and to 90 about his business as
if nething had occurred. Witnesses Of
the tragic occurrence state that D'Ar-
mond was perfectly justi6able.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-13
TO THE CITIZENS OF MEMPHIS.

l respectfully announce myself az candi-
date for re election to the ofice Of Mayor.
Great Numbers Of the taxpayers and solid.
substantial business men Of our city have re-
Quested ne TO do 90. have no ambition,
save TO faithfully serve my f,lIow-citiEcps.
and to complete the good work 80 happily bo.
gun during the PAST tive year,. Of reducing
taxation to the lowest figures possible. con-
sistent with good governm snt, and fair and
honest dealing with creditors.
l appear as the candidate. not Of parties or
conventions. Of rings or eliques but Of the
People. By what have accomplished ia the
past. my good fellov-citileus. Of all classes,
can Judge Of the future The oebt Of the city
has be largely diminished; tsxation his
been immensely reduced, and heavy and
grieyoup burdens lifted from the sh oulders Of
the peopls. BY faithful continuation In
this direction our city will become prosperous
once morei Industry and trade will revive,
commerce viii fourth. and our population
will speedily be increased the condition Of
Memphis will soon be far superior 10 that OF
most other cities in our land. / AN, as ever.
for strict economy. q thorough accountability
for every cent Of revenue belonging to the
city. and the most Scrupulous care that It
reaches the city treasury am against all
jobs. / am for good streets in the future and
good public scho0s; for honesty. INTEGRITY
and fidelity in every branch Of our city gov
ernment; for impartial justice to every cid-
zen. and for the welfare. the honor. and the
lasting prosperity Of Memphis.
Respectfully.
Hills John I0AGUE
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-13

girl during her engagement. After she
is married she ceases to be braut, and
becomes q frau or wife. Truly enough,
three months from that day, on the 5th
ol December, she ceased 70 be brsut,
but in a very different way from which
the father, With all bis opposition to the
match, intended. Sorrows come thick
and fast to the great Chancellor. Eis
two sohs do him little credit and causs
him many hesrtsohe Of which the
world knows nothing, and now to.ses his
only daughter, the pct and pride Of his
household, 50 crushed and broken,
brought tears to the eyes Of the strong
man when he took her in his arms after
she left the hteIess body Of her be-
trothed