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New-York tribune., 1876-04-21
THE STATE SURVEY.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: notice in your editorial columns OF to-
day another reference to TIE proposed State survey
Permit say that in the interest OF the taxpayers
hope the clause in supply bl approprating $4,000
for this purpose, will be either entirely stricken out or
raised to at least 100000 There be question as
to the utility OF such survey, the advantages it would
secure TO municipalities and individuals, and the propr-
ETY. OF its earliest possible commencement At the same
time an appropriation utterly inadequate must defeaI
its own purpose would Of necessity be exhausted
even supposng such thing strict economy IN any
state work, within the first three months.
OF such magnitude would nrst OF all necess
a retrangulatiOn OF the State The sum proposed
would suffice to buy the necessary Instruments ana
establish the tgonometical stations for the primary
tranges let alone paying the expenses, salaries, ctc OF
assistants aud parties for one year Unde theSe crcn
stances the work would have 10 hngush Tor want OF
means tine patience OF the taxpayers would ne eI-
haused In very few years. and the result would proDa
bly, be "A rehash Of obsolete and faulty county maps,
compiled into large map which would find fit resting
place in the umber-rOom OF the State House at Albany
Is $50 600 just little too much for such surveyi
heio- York, April 10, 1876. CIVIL ENGINEER.
New-York tribune., 1876-04-21
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
MIR. BRIsrOW TOO UNTRIED.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: have been long accustomed to regard
THE TRIBUNE as oracle yet it Is evidently not
infable and think, Is seldom wide OF the marx as
when 1t says speaking of Secretary Bristow, The most
popular candidate far is the who seems To dc
securing the fewest delegates lie could very probably
get to-day for tho nomination the surages OF more Re
publican voters at the North than any other candidate
could command" With due deferenco TO the views OF
THE TRIBUNE and Its superior means of information yet
as one Of these same Republican voters must believe
that his popularity the Presencyis concerneh
largely mythical To say the least 1t Is scarcely visible
the naked eye While 1t is undoubtedly true that ne
hearty goodwill and approval OF the masses OF
Republican at the North for his courageous ana
persistent attack upon what popularity known as the
Whisky Ring and for which they cheerfullyyes CRATE
fy-award him his Just need Of praise, yet IL does not
by any follow that he thus becomes at once pop
uar candidate for the highest office within the gift OF De
desire him as their candidate for tho Presidency
The OF tho country is such, and OF the Republican
party in particular that II can no longer an0Id 10 excir
ment with comparatively untried persons. Al least
measure of satesmanship should now DO imperatlyely
demanded for the Presidency added to which sh ud 10
honesty ability, and sagacty. AS popular candidate
the people and largely combining the above essen
the West rs well as the East and TIE TRIBUNE says
lac Is making Roadway In the South Can the same DE
said OF any other candidate Add to Mr. Blaines the
OF Senator Wright Of Iowa, and You have ticket
u honest aud able. X W. H.
Charles CITY, Iocd, April IL. 1875.
New-York tribune., 1876-04-21
NOVELTIES AT R. II. MACY g. Co.'s.

A very large part of those persons who turn
their steps from fashionable Broadway their search
dry goods, and the thousandandone articles dis
played in showwndows and elsewhere which attract the
attention Of ladies, proceed first from UnIonsquarc,
down Fourteenthst to sixthave where stands the spa
cous aud ongestabshed store Of r. II. Macy Co. The
business of this firm is unlike that Of most houses rival
ing 1t In number OF employees and extent OF trade. While
Macy & Co have speoialties they pay the closest
attention the quality OF everything they SELL and ar
ces Of almost infinite variety may be ould In their
store Hats. trimmings shoes, gentemens furnishing
goods chirens SUITS undorgarments. china and glass
ware housekeeping goods, infants carriages and furn
ture well knckknacks and soda-water, to be
seen in abundance and eager purchasers hrong every
part the every day The establishments
embraces 20 separate departments each having its
cashier and bookkeeper being iu reality 20 different
IL Is almost Impossible to describe what this store
contains and even Ia see the whole would require
not less than an entire day Persons OF taste may may
floor, which. along It's entire length OF 200 fe T.
is lined with china and glass; Here are tho
Martha Washington dinner sets, which are copied
after the original given 10 Mrs Washington by French
officers. Cups and saucers &C. bearing copy OF George
Washingtons autograph also command ready salr.
Indeed whatever IL Centennial il tho :" and every
article the OF which suggests the deeds Of
drrfn," remarked a member OF the rrrn. "how name
makes thing sell" Centennial handkerclirfs, orna-
mented with the names Of the states and tho dates
l77G" and 1876 aro very popular. In ties, iaces'
ribbons, Sc, cream ia the color most IN favor.
In boys suit, Macy & Co. have their
own styles which very handsome. Among the styles
~ present much admired are the Derby tiouse, the
suit the sailor waist vrh Killed skirt, the double
breasted London sack. and the Continental blouse or In
slish straight Jacket winch Is made VITA DERBY back
aud has u jaunty appearance The stock of chlldron's
and ladies' underwear complete Fancy opcn-worked
stockings In sk and Lsle tufcal are eagerly pOught,
and tan aud igh gray coOrs bordering tue popular
cream, are IN demand Round toes are the prevailing
.hsp IA ladies' boots, and oponworSed slippers are the
loading STYLE.
New-York tribune., 1876-04-21
DREW THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.

ASNUAL NJ TTING or THR BOARD or TRUSTEES.
The annual meeting of the Trustees of the
Drew Theological Seminary was held yesterday after
noon AT the Office Of judge T.. l.. Fanchcr at No. 229
Broadway. Among those present were Bishop Edmund
= James the Rev Dr. Daniel Curry Of The Christian d
rocate the Rev DE- Cyrus ID. FOss. President of the
Wesleyan University the Rev. DIR. j. r. Hurst. Prcs-
dent Of the Seminary; Prof william Wells OF Union
College the Rev. Dr. j. T.. Porter. J. II. Cornell and
Others Bishop James elected President. and Prof.
Wells Secretary OF the Board OF Trustees The members
OF the Faculty made REPORTS to the work OF the stu
dents during the year and tho reports OF the Executive
and Financial Committees were also prrsented The gf
Of $4,000 om A. Y. stout FOR tho endowment Of the
chair Of the President WAS sccepted with thanks to the
giyer.
Prot Wells. in conversation with a reporter Of The
TRIBUNE said that this sum- together with the ANIMAL
subscriptions already madc-amountng Ia about $4,000
made outlook of the Seminary very favorable and
there doubt OF The Of the effort to restore
the endowment lost by tho failure Of Daniel Drew. The
Trustees he said full OF courage rs TO the future
Tho Seminary was crowded with students ami class Of
had ALREADY been made for admission Ia the incoming
Junior Cass The reports were gratifying and the re
nary tho gamer rather than the loser by the Oss OF liza
endowment The plan for conducting the SEMINARY Wa
collect annual subscriptions oi 10000 Tor "at years
10 meet the running expenses aud In Tho mcau time 10
secure An endowment OF 100000
The annual catalogue OF the seminary. which has lnst
been publ shed shows Faculty consists OF eight
moruers The number OF students IL as foows senior
class ITO discontinued bcrelftorl IL: spcoA course.
Total, 1o5. Three stndonts ar from tnc EartcLn
state. - from tho Western states. from the Paoinc
states each from Canada England France. Macedon'.
there are special lecturers yarious topics among Them
Bishop r. : Foster, Bishop l. W. Wiley; mo R"y Dr H.
NJ Kiug. d. ID. Thir, ,-nine Of the students are college
graduates
New-York tribune., 1876-04-21
LEGISLATORS AND THE PRESS.


SIR: Among the multfariOus attractions that
engage the public mind at present it seems TO mo that
tbs outrageous charges OF the PostOice Department
for manuscripts written and sent for publication to the
nowspaper ought to have their due share Of public
domination Having had occasion to mail an article to
country paper frond, asked by an employe In
the PosOnce whether the manuscript sent for pub
lica,ion In a newspaper IN book Being answered
that IL was to be published In a newspaper, he COM
mlnded me To pay IL conts postage ON OF. weight,
brin leierrate postage roll OF manuscript opened
At both ends whereas If tho had been sent for book
publication, only hir1-cass mail matter rates would
have charged Now, IL to that the only
rrAson for this difference Of charges the matter
seat 10 the same office by mall provided Is thereafter
spos of differently Is foand hatred OF the press Dy
guilty public officials ANY partly acquainted With
history Of Washington for the past few years knows
full well that legislators justly feel anger ward
tho newspapers. The press Is the guardian o Be pubic
Interests and such the people should make its cause
their own and compel their servants " do 1t justice
Scranton. Penn, ApID ii, 1876. T. r. H.
New-York tribune., 1876-04-21
NATIONAL ACADEMY or SCIENCE.

Five INTERESTING PAFERs READ YESTERDAY.
WAsHISGTON, April 20.-1he meetings OF the
National Academy OF Science at the Smi oman Inst
tutc attract large numbers Of distinguished visitors The
first paper read this morning coneclural rcstora
ton OF pueblo Of the moundbuders by the Hon. Lewis
H. Morgan of Rochester. N. " author OF contribution
TO kuow dge published by the Smithsonian Institute en-
titled Systems OF COnsanguinty and Affinity" Tho
papers then read were geological Evidence the
Question Of tho Cause Of the Cold OF the Ice Period" by
IJr j. s. Newbcry; Character OF the EOcene Fauna Of
New-MeXicO" by Prot T.. ID. Cope; On the Geology Of
Petroleum" by DR.. Eewberry and Tue History OF the
Problem OF Tangencies," by Gen. II. hlvOrd.
lF0T0 other PrOcecdinls Second iu9e.l
New-York tribune., 1876-04-21
TIE INSTITUT CANADIEN.
IFS ADVOCACY OF RELIGIOUS FEEEDoM-AN EFFORT
TO PAY ITS DEBT.

IT'S ADVOCACY OF RELIGIOUS FREEDoM-AN EFFORT
TO PAY ITS DEBT.
To the Rdifcr Of The Tribune.
SIR: Being duly and specially appointed by
the Instu Canaden to subscriptions In their be
half beg leave to inform your roaden of the SAM
that thoy may prepare Themselves to give ~ favorable
reception wnen call upon them FOR help All We want
now Is about $4,000 To pay OF mortgage on our
pronery which weighs rather heavily our shoulders
and iDpedes our course on the way freedom aud edn
cation. Those who have watched tho struggle OF the
Insttut not only its independence, but s very eI-
steDcc cannot fail respond 10 its appeals Ia thelr
syInpahy and generosity. In these days OF religious
forebodins and agitation when the troues0ne question
OF UltraInOntansn IL looming up our political hOri
zon the Institut Canaden s no longer local. or even
"A Canadian bat truly American institution 1t II the
more entitled such designation that 1t has always
strongly advocated for the government aud education Of
Canada the very same principles which prevail and
will hope, prevail in this country The lnstitut
Cauadien In spite all opposition and persecution, has
stood fast TO the principles OF religious tolerance ana
rrec dom of speech. In matters OF education especially
it las ever been In advance Of tho time-ureenty
ad, coating for Canada the system OF schools thaI
oh, aims In this country ,,.,
WI % been true admirers and warm defenders, against
sometimes small amount or ignorance pI'luucr Oh
au madye In this respect they have certainly served
Of emancipation from the lhhnehct OF Pl.Sts
IL Canada, and then zeal and deyotio IN st deo'iHl rec m
trigeut appreciation OF Of distinction, both IN
Europe and America. Mobiles and princes ana some Oh
mo "kngs" OF this country, have been among lht
visitors donors Of the lns1tut- four lamcnten
Horace Greeley has graced with his proenco and ad
dress on one occasion IL groat honor, ndocd Tor
me nstltuliOn to welcome such guest ~ he was ~ he
we're living to-day. he would undoubtedly take pleauTcn
fayng a good word rendering gift Bosides
money, the Iustitut Canaden VIII thankfully receive
gts OF books newspapers magiIin9s paininss g
| N. y. j. TX. Z.
New-York tribune., 1876-04-21
MEN AND NOT PLATFORMS.

10 fhe EdIFor OF INC IrI6Hhe
SIR: | am a regular reader of your paper,
and highly approve OF your course usually An od-iine
whis by Inheritance BellEyerett man from choice,
aud who cO0perated with the Republicans 70 save
the Union until he thought they were carrying matters
too far then with the Democrats since the days OF he-
Clellan. have at length become thoroughly disguised
with party politics and professions. have determined
m vote for candidates hereafter solely with regard to
their honesty and capacity, aud without regard to their
platforms With regard TO the coming Presidential cleo
0u view matters somewhat In tGs Light Grant Is out
f tho uue stion. Coukng is u trickser who has over
reached himself Blame and Morton are politicians not
satesmen They are tainted with the bloodyshrt bust
ness and have thus proved themselves unworthy OF pub
lie confidence. My preferences would stand thus: Ihur
man frat then fticn, then Bristow. God speed tn
right. OLD oVhool~
fenia Ohio April 10. 1876
New-York tribune., 1876-04-21
NAVAL. INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-Dispatches have been re-
ceived Navy Department from Capt j. ~ Miller com
mandng United steamer usearora dated Brisbane
Roads australia Feb a. 1876. In which he reports his ar
rival the 10th Of that MONTH having left the t ISLANDS on
the 25h OF The Tuscarora sent out TO make
sounngs Honolulu and Brisbane with the view OF
learning the practcabty OF laying Submarine cable between
hOs. polnts one hundred made IN All
Capt Miller that far the nanro OF tho bottom anu
concerned the entire route D"
IJonou and brisbane via Phoenix Islands and the f
I,lans an practicable for laying
brisbane showed great interest IN he
WORK especially tho IuscaroIa AZ was nhe nrt ue
An necan that port The Tuscarora
sydney March H. via Honolulu and the samoan
I.l.n
New-York tribune., 1876-04-21
INSURANCE BUSINESS IN TIE BAY STATE.

BosroN, April 20.-Tho Insurance Commits
soners report for 1875 OF the condition Of the fire and
marine companies in this State shows that the fire
panes have had successful year, but the marine com
panes make an unfavorable exhibit. The fire losses
are considerably below those o the preceding year. and
losses have increased The ratio OF losses In
written increased from 90 In 1874 tn
LOG in 1875 the ratio Of losses incurred TO
received has increased 20 per cent The cash capital In
vested In insurance business In this State amounts
To So O24 200 surplus all liabilities including
capital scrip Of $4575405 Is held By the companies of
this State.
New-York tribune., 1876-04-21
DIED

DIED
goYIE-At Paris Oh tho 18th inst Edward Boyle
CocHRAN-on Wednesday 10Th inst, Scott widow
respectfully invited to attend her funeral from her
lat. residence No q East TwenyiIstst oh Saturday,
% RSc9sT April - HI Harriet si ssss ssyss
sIres M, a Of r. Goshen 10 r. Y Y D' ~"" ' ' law ''
Funeral Friday. April 81, att o'clock fom Methods.
Grand Central Depot
HUNTER-At the residenceo his sster Londonderry.
land FRIDAY, Apr James Hunter Of this CITY, In the
73d year of his
LAwRESCE-At De,rOit on Sunday April l6 1876 the
Of the late VIM Em. and r. Augusta Lawrence Of BAY siie
Funeral residence Of Mrs A H. Mickle, ct Bay side.
aa @ nns sar st Bay ss r0'n'
LEAVENWORTH-On Tuesday April IL, At the residence
Sf s sSsSmd & son. % S a NsAs q,
LeavenwOrth of this city, in the 18th OF his
The funeral will take place st Johns Church cuftoa
10 clock boat fro@ ScwYorF Friends Of family
invited TO attend without further notice
IEDYARD-On Welne day evening. April 49, William s.
Ledyad. in The 6ith year OF his age -, ,, 49,.
rssncs ana ia iI soSyn ' ON saaay
a Apr oon ~ at a,1s1S = S'sloek nI,.a p m; coov
LUDLAM-Apri 90 1876 Mrs Annie Ludlam widow Of the
late John Lnalam in the s7tll year ot & her age @
ices az o'clock On Monday the oath inst residence
ts1nty sG@ sevenths, Harlem inteTmont At TaTryto%n
REMsEN-wednesday. April H. Mary f., wife OF James
Relatives and friends are invited attend her funeral
Tdsy M G% nssu ns5 to- Saturday S Ia DsAh
ROOSEVELT-ln Paris France, Fob Ia, Mrs. Cornelfa
Roosevelt widow o. James Roosevelt aud daughter of the
lats GOV. Van Ness of Vermont
Relatives and friends invited to attend tho funeral
Cpurch saturday morning the I'D inst AZ ~
O'Clock withOAt further notice
Vermont papers please copy
this city, April 10 Marcia Ia, widow OF the late
Adam Stodart . ,,.. . a..
friends OF the family ere invited TO attend her
funeral Geor - church. s.uyvesant square satur
day April 81, al 1890 m
suddenly Tuesday April IL, Francis Tlou In
the 5Dlh year 81 bis age.
funeral al late residence No 4B West rwentyninh
ST. on Friday the 2lsL inst, at $3.50 q IN
New-York tribune., 1876-04-21

able and quiet and the applicants were disposed OF one
at time. The packages of fractional currency were
handed to tho clerk. who counted them. and Ionna
correct returned the amount In silver About SlOOOO
was paid out from 10 to 3. 1t was the intention
Of the officials pay out until m, but tho crowd
nerrns that the usual would be adhered TO- went
away at 3 p. m. At prominent specie dealers once,
the clerks said that they were engaged In ming an
When the order filed, however they would not pay
this premium unless the supply OF silver paid out by tho
Treasury should be absorbed by hoaders or
az to render il necessary.
New-York tribune., 1876-04-21
LATEST SHIP NEWS
For other Ship Neics see second Pd2e.l
InnINEn


mdse and pass 70 Clark Seaman po. Wit, ua.. and
pass to METROPOLITAN steamship o..
gov April and MOvlie 9th with mlse and pass 10 Hen
Steamship Old DOMINION aker Richmond CITY Point and
Norfolk With mdse and pass TO OLD Dominion steamship 20
steamship Reading Colourn, Philadelphia, with mdse TO
Slip Robert Dixon Of Dsmarscotta southwicE Liverpool
BARK Cof Boston, Smith, Auckland 10 days with
Bark Mary (of Bsngop oakes cabaren 10 days.
Brig AaTa COf St. John, N. b.. Everett Havana IL days.
Brig Annie tot Casne) Heveuer, saba W. L. IT
Scir MosSmc. Trea, Of and days from ST. JOhn N. b.
sehr Anora Borealis, Finley of and from St. John N B.
schr Impulse Rountree IL days from Belize Hon.
ssRTj carrngOn Parker y, Nsw Haven n for Ban%ors
tanzas 4 days with sugar; o.. ,,........
ssT Henry pay King GsOEgst9w8 GS Es,Gos
schr. Helen. Roberts Rockport with granite .
s ss 5Ssa sau Raglan mh rsSS geSd s s s granite
Geo w clover Morton Vinansven, with granite for
SAILED
pT asdS s Tor Rs kssGs @ e,e Of q
hayana Bermuda for Bemnd CITY Of Dallas 1a Tor rernan.
bemile Tor Leses ships Hars r ri Lon lon ccamous for
Lisbon; Aporaaa Pgag Dabo az. for Cork William va p
Cadh: Linda britannia for Barbaioes sarah Gro
WiND|S1nseL very light N n. W.. cloudy.
MISCELLANEOUS.
LONDON, April 20.-Ihe British BARK Belle Keith Capt
MoDOna before reported ashore at Krush n0aed To-
day aud docked
SPOKEN.
April S. lon AZ 49, lat 55 u, bark Loheogrn (Ger from
Westport for New-Orleans.
FOREIGN PORTS
HALIFAX n. g.. Apul 2O.-AInyed. steamship Flsmbo-
rough. from Portland.
C1RDESas April lS-Arr1ved. schr Nellie Chase Norton.
from Portland sailed. barK CON- Dupont Nichols North OF
HayIS Apr ISAivss 60 bark dS% Henry Knsht A%ss
Newiorx for Vera Cruz; 1appahannocA. Pendcton for
New Orleans
MArANzAs, April ls.-Arryed brig Peerless (Br). from
ST JohD. y. H.
MEIRoUgNR, April 1.-ATyed bark Moses b. Tower Hal
lett from CacHta.
siGUA Aprl l7-Auivod. bark Surprise Averi. from ST.
Thomas
JAGo. April ll-Aruveo. sehr Eva C. Yates Yates
New.lOIk.
81. JonV. " b. April 2O-Arrved ship George Manson
from Liverpool
DOMESTIC PORTS.
April 20-Cleaed, steamship Falcon, Kirby.
Cnar stOn.
NEw.oRLEASs. April 2OArnved, bark Enrique. PaysOn.
PENSACOLA. Fla April ls.-Arnyed schr. James Young
ew.YOrk.
PORTLAND. Me- April 2o.-ATiyed schr. RieLzL from
New-York tribune., 1876-04-21
MARRIED..

COIT-PHYFE-on wednesday. April TO- at Church n the
Incarnation by Rev. Arthur BROOKS ID. d., James p Colt OF
this city 10 Ella Celand daughter OF Duncan Phyfe OF ion
kers, ". Y
DEEMs-SEwELL-On wednesday 18th inst, at the resi-
OF tho BRIDES parents al Fort Montgomery " " Dy
Reed Thomas, Lieut. Clarence Deems, 4th u. >.
Artillery. and Hattie NJ, daughter OF Gen Edward W. sew
ell
IsRIIN-JoN Es-Thursday April 90 at 7O7 F1fthave.
by the Rev. Charles C. Tiffany Columbus ODonne ls=lin
Edith Coor Jones' daughter VI the late Lewis G. Jones'
ZIEGLER-LOBDELL-On April Is, at Minluadse near
Whining Dell by the Rev. = 3. Seward, Harry Degen
Zoerr Of Philadelphia 10 Florence Deano, daughter OF
George q. LObdel, esq.
name and address.
New-York tribune., 1876-04-21
TIE WORLDS FAIR TO COST ss.5oo.ooo.

PHILADELPHIA, April 2O.-The third annual
meeting Of the stockholders Of the United states Centen
NAL Exposition held at noon to-day In the Board Of
Trade rooms Tho report, IN speaking OF the financial
condition. says that 1t is impossible to speak other than
OF the outlay There Is reason to vary
from the estimate heretofore made which 10 So 500 900
from tho beginning to the Hnal winding up Tho whole
outlay will be provided for from the following sourc
state " Pennsylvania, 81 100000; City Of Philadelphia,
81 500 OOO CONCESSIONS gifts, and interest, S5OOOOO
stock subscriptions 81 100000; appropriation by the
United States 81 5OOoO0 total, 81 100000. As this
shows deficiency Of 81 100000 that amount must be
supplied by admission fees.
New-York tribune., 1876-04-21

Of the regiment. The decorations were simple,
consisting only OF flags and streamers suspended from
the columns but the effect with the brilliant light from
pearance Of the hall during the revival days ABOUT
5000 persons were present last evening among them
MANY ladies' The exercises consisted OF musical seec
tons by the regmental band followed by the battalion
drill and dress parade by eight companies OF the reg
mept The eyolHtions elected frequent applause After
the review dancing begun, and was kept up until
a late hour A satisfactory sum OF money was realized
in aid of the Centennial encampmeDt OF the regiment