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The New York herald., 1876-12-12
Louisiana from . Democratic stand-
point.

Louisiana from . Democratic stand
The report Of the distinguished democrats
who visited New Orleans for the purpose of
Witnessing the proceedings of the Louisiana
Returning Board is published in the HERALD
to-day. AS matter of course it takes issue
with the republican statement which was
submitted to Congress by the President
few days ago. 1t declares the action of the
Returning Board in proclaiming the
election of the Hayes electors to be
arbitrary, unfair and without warrant
OF law" and adopts as applicable to this
canvass the language used by George +.
Hoar, William A. Wheeler and William p
Frye in report made to the House of Rep
resentatives in regard to the canvass of
1S72--'fhe so-called canvass, made by the
Returning Board in the interest of Kellogg
seems to us to have no validity and is
entitled to no respect whatever" In
several instances the report turns against
the republicans their own condemna-
ton of the Louisiana Returning
Boards past iniquities; but, however
telling such hits may be in con-
troversy, they have no bearing on the pres
ent case. The democratic statesmen who
make the report possess sufficient intelli-
gence to know that the only benefit they can
render their party is by making out so
strong case against the legality Of the Re-
turning Boards action as to influence the
Judgment of fair-minded republicans in
Congress, or, failing this, to strengthen the
democratic cause among the people in the
future.
relating to elections is full and able, md in
this the only hope of the democracy lies.
The past record of the Returning Board is
important only inasmuch as it disposes fair
minded republicans to look scrutinizingly
into its present acts We have no doubt the
legal powers rs well as the action of the
Board will be fully discussed and examined
by Congress, and as whatever result may be
there reached Will be final it is to be hoped
that it will be acquiesced in by the democ-
racy even if it should sustain the decision
which gives the electoral vote of the
State of Louisiana to their opponents.
When both sides have been fairly
heard neither can consistently object
to the verdict. The report closes with
an appeal to sentiment-we are un-
willing to say passion-which might as
we'll, and probably better, have been
omitted. The law, interpreted by men who
respect their own honor and their oath of
Office, must after all, decide the case and
as it will be the duty of all good citizens to
respect that decision it is as well that oil
passion should be omitted from the argu-
mcnt on both sides.
The New York herald., 1876-12-12
Drexs In schools.

Woman's passion for fine attire has
troubled the world for o great while, and
it is not strange, perhaps, that it should now
give rise to grievance in our public
schools. All the poets and half the philos-
ophers are agreed that one of woman's great
duties is to be beautiful, and if nature has
not been kindly in this respect no doubt
the individual woman is simply loyal
to this duty in her endeavors to
of the toilet the few charms that
niggardly nature did not deny her.
Therefore it is evident that that instinct of
the sex which the satirists and moralists
scorn as vanity may serve wise purpose in
the social economy. But it is evident that
there are appropriate occasions for the play
of this instinct, and occasions when it
should shine by its absence. One of the
places where women, especially in the rudi-
mentary state of girlhood, should not
endeavor to crush one another by the
splendid paraphernalia of the wardrobe
is in the educational institution, where they
might be supposed to feel an equality of
helplessness in the terrible presence of the
rule Of three. In these establishments, if
anywhere, that great common law of the
uncomely-"han is that handsome
does"-should be recognized, and the girl
who can most readily apply the rule to the
false syntax be placed far above the one
whose ears are loaded with diamonds or whose
empty little head is bound with Brussels lace
Our correspondent who in another column
calls for rule that shall enforce upon
scholars ''decent plainness of dress" is
therefore right; but the necessity of such
rule implies want of taste and judgment
in those who are at the head of the schools.
That is where the remedy should be ap-
piled. Vanity in school begins with the
teacher.
The New York herald., 1876-12-12

TO the South. But if the democrats
should resort to violence in resisting the
election Of Hayes they may create a situa-
tion which would retain Grant in power and
lead to the substitution of military force
for the supremacy of law. 1t is worth
while to get quietly rid of President
Grant, even by the sacrifice of imme-
date party interests. There is every reason
for expecting that Mr.. Hayes would be a
conservative, law-respecting as well as hon.
est President, and attempts to keep him out
or to depose him by revolutionary methods
would be fatal political blunder on the
part of the democratic party.
In all human probability Mr. Hayes will
be our next President, and if the democratic
party is patriotic and magnanimous enough
to accept this result when it finds that
appeals to Congress and public opinion cam
mont prevent it, there is no reason for fearing
that he will not treat it with fairness and
justice. We have no doubt that the South
would be as well governed under him as
under Mr.. Tilden. We have no doubt that
he would take the advice of the best class of
Southerners in his treatment of that Sec
ton. We believe that his policy would be
in all respects considerate and concil-
iatory if the democratic party gives
him fair treatment after his Inaugural
tion. All his sympathies are with the lib
eral element of the republican party. With
one branch of Congress opposed to him in
politics he would be bound over to good
behavior, even if fairness was not the lead
ing trait of his character. 1t twould be mad
ness for the democratic party to resort to
violence against such man and thereby
run the risk Of keeping the government in
the hands of Grant.
If Mr. Hayes is declared President he will
be free from all the political entanglements
of the present administration. in which he
has had no part. The Chambers and
Camerons and schemers will have no hold
on him he will be no party to the in
veterate quarrel between Mr.. Conkling and
Mr.. Blaine he will come into Office with the
most perfect freedom in the choice of his
of man to ignore the high character and
great abilities of Mr.. Conkling. He is more
likely to be guided by Mr.. Conkling's judg-
ment than by that of violent partisans
like Mr.. Morton and Mr.. Blaine. If
he should give Mr.. Conkling one of
the chief places in his Cabinet the
citizens of New York, at least, would have
great confidence in his administration at the
outset. Mr.. Conkling is a comparatively
young man and has probably great politi-
cal future. He will regulate his present
public course, not by tho transient pas
sions of the hour, but by the judgment
which will be formed of it in a
calmer period, when this spasmodic excite
ment shall have subsidized. We are conf
dent that his action will be so wise and just
and conciliatory during these passing
troubles that the whole country will desire
to see him occupy high rank among the
advisers of Mr. Hayes if Mr.. Hayes should
be the next President.
The New York herald., 1876-12-12

THE RAPID CHANGE in the weather is
having terrible effect upon the poor of
Ihe city. Even during the summer months
che destitute have battle to fight with the
wolf, hunger, of which the well-to-do know
little. But when the biting touch of winter
strikes their thinly clad bodies gaunt famine
has an ally which renders the struggle in
tolerable. While every metropolis has its
poor that must suffer, because they are
unknown and prefer to die rather than
beg, therc are many who can be easily
found through the means Of our char
table societies. 1t is their duty to send
ont into the byways and carry them sue
cor If money is needed they have but to
make the fact known, and it will be forth
poming. In another column will be found
m account of misery that well might startle
into action even those accustomed to wretch
sdness. 1t is better to give few dollars to
. starving man than to buy him q coffin. 1t
costs no more and only little trouble.
Will our charitable societies go to tho poor,
md NOT walt TO have the poor come 70 them 2
The New York herald., 1876-12-12
Shall There Il. skating in tho park.s

Shall There he Skating im tho Parkss
When summer ends and autumn falls into
the sere and yellow leaf; when races are over
and the polo ponies go to their stables and
coaching is postponed, then new outdoor
sports come in with the winter Snow
brings the silver Naturalization of the
sleigh bells, and as the spirits Of the ther-
mometer fall the spirits of the skating
brotherhood rise. '.The ball is mp" is
always welcome announcement to the
friends of this beautiful and invigorating
exercise. New York, however. differs from
most other cities in this respect; she
has no fresh water rivers on which a smooth
surface of ice may be formed, and her ska
ters must depend upon the lakes in the
parks. Unfortunately Central Park is not
in good financial condition this year, and
no provision has been made for keeping the
lakes in good order for skaters. This is a
serious matter, and steps Of some kind
thousands of ladies and gentlemen to whom
skating is one Of the most pleasing of win
ter amusements
The suggestion of correspondent, whose
letter is elsewhere published, that in this
dilemma al the skaters Of New York city
should subscribe what they can respectively
afford to general fund, for the employment
of men to keep the skating ponds in order,
seems to US excellent. 1t Is question which
they must decide; for if the Park Com
mission has not money sufficient to execute
the purposes for which the Park was
created then the public must provide for its
own interests. If the skaters of New York
have enterprise enough to create q fund we
are willing to take charge of it for the pres
ent, and to turn it over to any responsible
committee, or to the Park Commissioners. if
that body, as we have little doubt it will,
consents to supervise its distribution. One
thing is certain--skating this winter should
not be prevented by any bad condition of
the Park lakes.
The New York herald., 1876-12-12
r RIPPLE SH e EFT
NEW YORK, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 49, 1875.
NOTICE TO KEWSDEALERS And THE PUBLIC.

Owing to the action OF portion OF tho carriers,
newsmcn and news companies, who are determined
cents per copy II they prevent it, we have made
arrangements TO place the HERALD in the hands of
all readers at tho reduced price. Newsboys and
dealers can purchase any quantity they may desire
1t No 1895 Broadway and No Ann street, and
also from our wagons on the principal avenues. All
dealers who have been threatened by the news CON-
panies requested to send in thor direct to
us, at No. 2 Ann street.
The New York herald., 1876-12-12

WALL STREET YESTERDAY Y--The stock mar
ket was excited and prices declined, although
there was slight recovery at the close.
Gold opened at 107s, fell to 107 and ad-
vanced to 1071, which was the last price.
Government bonds continue weak, but their
activity shows the presence of fair demand.
Money on call closed at and per cent
after rating at 6 and per cent
The New York herald., 1876-12-12

Mr.. ROBERT Nj. T. HUNTER, of Virginia,
one of the most distinguished and cxpe-
ricnced statesmen of the country, explains,
in letter 10 the HERALD printed in another
column, his views of the right of Congress
to inquire into and ascertain the validity of
the electoral votes.
The New York herald., 1876-12-12

The STEAMER BEssroL passed through a
terrible experience in the Sound yesterday.
1t recalls the disaster of the Metis two years
ago. but happily not with a terrible loss of
life. 1t is creditable to the officers of the
Bristol that the boat did not founder. Good
seamanship saved her passengers and cargo.
The New York herald., 1876-12-12
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

BOwERY THEATRE.
INNOCENT at +. NJ Mr.. Dominick Murray.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
GRABBED AGE, at g T. VI.
BOOTHS THEATRE.
KING LEAR, at g +. NJ Lawrence barrett
GERMANIA THEATRE
DAs URBlLD DEs TARrUFFE. ats N.
LYCEuM THEATRE.
OTHELLo, at 9 r. NJ i.dwin Booth.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE.
rHE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL at T. NJ.
wALLAcK's THEATRE
THE sHAUGHRAUN. Mt 8 L. NJ.
PARK THEATRE
MUsETTE, at sP NJ. Lolita
MISS MUTTON. ~ a,sr. N Il. AA AA"
NEW YORK AQUARIUM.
BRooKLYN PARK THEATRE.
SAM. atSP, NJ. +. s. Chanfraa.
HELLER'S THEATRE
PRESTIDIGITATEUR. atsP. NJ.
COLUMBIA OPERA HOUSE
VARIETY, at q L. NJ. Matinee at r. NJ.
,,,rur THEATRE coMIoUE
MASONIC TEMPLE
sROMWELL'S ILLUSTRATIONS, at ~ NJ.
OLYMPIC THEATRE
TARIETY AND DRAMA. ut 7:45 T.. NJ.
TONY PASSIONS THEATRE
VARIETY. at 9 r. NJ. Matinee Mt p. NJ.
PARISIAN vARIETIES
VARIETY. at /. NJ. Matinee at +. NJ.
TIvOLI THEATRE.
VARIETY, Mt sP. NJ.
EAGLE THEATRE
VARIETY, at & r. NJ.
SAN FRANCISCO MINSTRELS,
atePM.
KELLY LKoN'S MINISTERIAL
assP.M
PHILADELPHIA THEATRES.
KIRALFY'S ALEXANDRIA PALACE.
AZURIEE; OK, A VOYAGE TO THE EARTH.
NEW NATIONAL THEATRE.
L'ESPIONNE FRANCAISE.
The New York herald., 1876-12-12

JUDGE BOND has discharged the South
Carolina Board of Can vassers, on the ground
that the State court had no jurisdiction
over them. But from what source does hi
derive his jurisdiction to make the dis.
char gc?
The New York herald., 1876-12-12

AN IMPORTANT DECISION was made by
Justice Morgan yesterday in the suit of
George w. Hollender, a barroom proprietor,
against the EXCISE Commissioners for grant,
ing him license to sell liquor. In dismiss
ing the case the Judge emphatically states
cording to law.
The New York herald., 1876-12-12
The weather..

The snow has come at last in sufficient
quantity to resist the melting effects of ter
restrial heat and the action of the wind,
and now covers large area of the country.
During the earlier snowfalls of the season in
this region the flakes dissolved as they fell,
but now that the winter has fairly set in
we may look for the deep drifts along the
country roadsides, the snow heaps on the
gutter lines Of the streets, the painting steam
sweeper on the avenues and the double
teams dragging heavily laden cars up
and down the city thoroughfares. With
the area of low pressure now advancing
eastward over the lower lake region gen.
eral snowfall has taken place and continues
eastward of the Mississippi and northward
of Tennessee. Even Knoxville, in that
State, has heavy fall yesterday, meas
uring when melted over quarter of an
inch of water. In the West the emperature
has risen considerably, but along the At
lantic coast continues low, and at some points
in New England is below zero in the
morning. The winds have, however, abated
in violence, and the cold is not as severely
felt as during Saturday and Sunday. In
New York to-day it will be warmer and
cloudy or partly cloudy, with light snow or
rain. followed by clearing weather.
The New York herald., 1876-12-12

From our reports this morning the probabilities
are that the aoediher today ,cM be ,ca,7ner
and cloudy or partly cloudy, srith light sno,o
or rain, tollo,ced by clearing ,ceather.
The New York herald., 1876-12-12

will not stop here. More care in selecting
pictures of the highest order will
probably be shown by our best art col
lectors, and we hope that collections will be
formed in New York in which every picture
will be gem of art. Such a collection
would prove invaluable in developing
sound and intelligent art taste among our
citizens
The New York herald., 1876-12-12

The House OF REPRESENTATIVES has de-
cided to send committee to New York and
another to Jersey City to investigate the
conduct Of the late election. The denizens
Of these two cities will naturally wonder
what will be Investigated. AS the major
ities in both cities are of the same political
complexion rs the House itself it seems as
if the only possible to the committees
will bo to exhibit fatherly interest in the
methods by which number of good demo-
Gratis were enabled to participate in the
national loaves and fishes. Or, it is barely
possible that the House is not above learn
ing from the Senate, and that the action of
the last named body toward certain South
ern States has reminded the Representatives
that the whitewash brush is not necessarily
Senatorial monopoly.
The New York herald., 1876-12-12

BOwERY THEATRE.
INNOCENT, at s r. NJ. MIR. Dominick Murray.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
CRABHED AGE nj 4 T. NJ
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The EsarDecHe and Speaking at
No Creek Bridge.


The barbecue last Saturday, was
rot a success, so far as the size of the
crowd was concerned, but quite a re-
spectacle number of very quiet respec-
t:,Nla people turned out, and good
order was observed and the speeches
were listened to attentively. Colonel
Shanks led off with speech Of al
hour and a quarter, but did not de
vote much of his time to the present
candidates ard issues. lie was fol-
lowed by Hon. w. r. Haynes, who
made On effective effort for an hourand
i've minutes. Hon. Geo. c. We'd
ding came naSt and made one Of the
best Republican speeches we have
heard Cor long time. In fact we
pe.!evo It was about as good speech
"1 could be made in behalf of his side
~ ilo House. He was followed by
!io.. -. T. ELS, who made a very
short speech, but every word was to
the point, and it was a telling speech,
and made fine impression on the au,
dienco.
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In SEenlOriaui.

Martha Florence Maddox, daugh-
ter of James and Sarah Maddox, de-
parted this life on 22d August, 1876,
aged Is years and six months.
She told her father some two months
b,.,,e she was taken i'll that she would
die soon, and seemed to be impressed
with tkat idea from that time until
her death.
She made profession of religion du-
ring her Illness, and diel protesting
love and confidence III the Savior Of
all, and seemed perfectly happy.
She was kind and dutifui daugh-
ter, Il loving and aiEectionate sister, and
was loved and esteemed by all who
knew her. ..-.. ID SLATY.
August 7. 1876.
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send us communications to give us
their true name. Every week we re-
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name. We will publish any fictitious
name you may send Us, but We want
your real name, as an evidence OF
good faith. All communications re-
ceived not signed by some responsible
party, will go to the waste basket GER
tain. We never will publish any
Communications without knowing the
READ name OF the writer.
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=. -. Rudy.

On our recent visit to Evansville,
we met our old friend, j. ". Rudy,
formerly of Calhoon. tie is one of the
principal statesmen in the extensive
dry goods house of Lindley Bros.
and is drawing fine lot of customers
from among his old friends in Ky,
to that ,deservedly popular house.
Success to you Billy.
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WE desire all Of our readers to no.
tice the advertisement of the Davies
County Fair Company. Their premi-
UNI list is liberal and the entrace of
articles for exhibition is free. This is
right. No entrance fee should be
charged exhibitors. They will no
doubt have Il grand fair.
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County Grange Meeting

The Ohio County Grange, No. So,
will meet on the first Monday in No
vember, 1876, at Beaver Dam, 10
o'clock a. IN. The Masters of subor-
dinate oranges are hereby notified to
meet at the same time and place, to
elect representatives to the State GaEe.