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New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
RESISTANCE OF ANNoYANCEs.

To The Editor or The TrtOHhs.
SIR: wish that every reader of THE
TRIBUNE, who laid it aside yesterday without reading
thoughtfuy the article on Mosquitoes" would take 1t
up and again peruse the piece well onewho has fought
with both kinds OF mosquitoes there described not only
this Summer, but many Summers and Winters, thinks
that every word s 10 be we'll worth ponder
ing. The mosquito Is a thorough type OF our daily,
petty but be persons temperament what II
may he do much with mere resolution toward
his own comfort and that Of his cllowbeings he Is
guard and uses that resolution. But not left to
this by Him who made Let tbs powers He has
given u.s. aud continually draw upon His, which
ready for the asking Let not forget the comforts and
the Joys that still left but rather In thinking Of
these and Gods great gift forget tho small aud the
great troubles Of fe or make them Stepping stones to
higher things" Y.
PRINCETON, ". j., Aug. %, 1876.
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
THE SOUTH AND DEMOCRATIC VICTORY.
- N. pdiInr nj The Trihnne.

Sm: So far from producing reconciliation,
he election of Mr Tilden will augment the ntoierant
ana yndictve passions and feelings OF Southern Demo
crats and again plunge the country into pohuca up
and revolution uncertain in duration, and dis
astrous to the public welfare. The election OF MI i1den
VIII be hailed at South the reversal OF the Judg
ent passed upon the secessionists by the majority oil
The naou aud especially reputation OF the recon
strnctlon measures What effects this opinion VIII pro
duee NAV readily be conceived. Being native OF the
SOUTH fater myself understand the tempera'nent on
the Southern people well their nractaoe Devotion
tn state r0hts aud their remOvabe hostility TO negro
snfragc and upon this, bnild my opinion as 10 the
fIen I'm this state their triumph In 1874 served only
70 develop their latent intolerant and vindictlve
asSIons The election OF Mr Tden would be nailonai
ealaInity Reflection and common must satisfy all
patriotic minds, that event which tends dfeey 70
nrodpc reaction and counter revolution at the south
to no eprscated aud avoided The rock Is plainly visi
be let Us not steer the vessel SO as 10 strike It.
It-moyolis, Aid., Aug. %, 1875.
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
TIRE SOLDIERS REUNION.
To fhs Edtfor Of The TrGbuas.

SIR: The National Executive Committee Of
the Soldiers National Reunion TO be held Caldwell
Ohio Sept g. 9, and next End that there is In many
quarters misappehensons Of the object aud
ture OF the reunion They request the papers OF the
country to publish this brief note of explanation that all
may understand clearly what this reunion embraces.
In the first place. both Republican and Democratic sol
ders assemble IN fratornal meeting politics beiDg OK
Guided They meet old comrades who fought against
rebellion for the Unon-onc to-day as they were years
ago. Then after that they invite all who honor the
for which they fought TO meet with them That
the whole call In nutshell and cannot be misunderstood
by ignorant misconstrued by the most ma
liciOus 4
CaIdpcH, Ohio, Aug. 20, 1875
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
BLUNDER OF DEMOCRATIC LABoRERs
Tn fhs Edilnr OF Tia Tribnne.

SIR: Democratic papers as well as Republican
speak Of the difficulty have In obtaining work at
present. John Stuart Mil says that when nation is
cursed with irredeemable paper currency, the first
thing done by capitalists to lock up their money; that
consequently business enterprises fail aud die out snd
the laboring portion of the community hus thrown
out OF work. There Is remedy he says but 10 come
back TO q metallic currency. Then those VINO have
money will not be afraid to again engage In business en-
tergrises then workngmen will be cmployed but not
until then. Many laboring men are Democratic WIZ
astounding ignorance they will do their best 70 put on
the of tho resumption of specie payments by voting
the Democratic ticket In voting they are injuring
themselves Prudence would tell them 10 vote Tor the
party which Is In favor of specie payments When specie
payments resumed then lot them vote Tor the Demo
cratic party they like. This appears 70 me 70 De COM
mon sense. fhEo' w. ALhAANpEh-
Batin,ore, Aug. 20, 1870.
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
VOTE FOR THE WEAKEST PARTY.

Sm l should consider it a great calamity
10 have either OF the present parties tumphantly and
overwhelmingly elected The present Democratic House
Of bad it is is better than complete
Republican rule shall vote for those think the best
men for Congress and State officers irrespective Of party
always taking where there is not much choice to
vote ON the weakest side. keep tho two
parties about equally divided, they will have about
enough to do to watch each other and will therefore do
less mischief II is out of the question 10 expect any
good OF either In order to know how TO vote, have
adopted the following rules take and read all the
papers can afford " pay for, both Repub lean and
Democratic, exchange with my neighbors and get all
the information from any aud every source, and
then do my thinking and make up my mind II any
independent voter will suggest any way that better
will adopt It, GEORGE f. HOWARD.
East Fox6oro, Macs, Aug. IL, 1876.
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02

,e,,ov-c,ttz.ns. This fs a very natural and con-
sistent view for Gov. Bedle. vino has oeen
q very heavy producer Of staple "chanees' IN
the political methods and practices OF ns
State, and who has usually furnished an &u'
Gle Of rstrate revolutionary quality. While he WIGS yet
Judge Bede his attanments in the law were nos consd
cred superior to those OF his associates, nor was Nc
thought to possess fuller than they that un
biased frame of mind known Judicial but he soon
aepieyed wider reputation n the newspapers and his
name became associated with political movements IN tne
State which was "change" from the traditional atti-
tude Of the NewJersey Judge The selection OF csndi-
date for Governor from among the Justices OF the on-
preme Court was another change" OF some magnitude
in State where the Judiciary hedged about Win
peculiar reverence, aud Judge Bedie, on tne oench
throughout q hot canvass, made the INNOVATION more
striking for it was novel. spectacle TO see him yns
cases while the Bedle Horse Marines were drlihng 'n
OF the court and Bedle Battery "as pnns
powder In the back yard
But the bench proved advantageous steppings
to something higher and the judge was elected he re-
tanned until the last that he could 'naoguae
the possibly indelcate "change" Of appointing ms own
successor and he emphasized this novelty when ne ap
pointed the man who by famous correspondents had
been conspcuously identified with his election The
Governors endeavors just before his inauguration to
persuade the LEGISLATURE into increasing his own salary
tced largely hitherto Industrious advertising Of
himself by circulars and in other ways as an attorney at
NAV safely bo characterized change" The peo-
pe OF his State believe, have not been aocustaned 10
ee their chief magistrates practicng law before judges
of their own creation and of the lawyers hold that
there is "change" in the aspect OF case when they
are confronted not only by Gov Bede's legal and Per
sonaI ability bus also by that ability reenorced and
identified by the official naser1al presence OF the
august counsel. OF Gov Bede wants TO keep on
"changing" Well perhaps he is right Let the great
world (includng Eew-Jerseyl spin forever down sne
rim ding grooves Of change" Aud yet some stubborn
people will deny that all "change" Is improvement
Yours, aLo
Neuc. York, Aug. 81, 1876
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
REPUBLICANS AND GRASTIsM.

SIR: The efforts of independent papers
TO induce the Republicans 70 unload Grant do nos
seem TO have had much effect, particularly in
New-York, for your account of the Saratoga Con-
yention says the first genuine enthusiasm OF tho
day was manifested at the reading Of the resolution
Cincinnt 10 nominate their beet man. Brlsew and In
New-York to nominate Evarts proves conclusyey that
that party the better elements are not YET n te AZ
cepdency. / have rad your paper for more than 10
years. have great respect for its opinions Dut with
the majority OF frRIuNEreadng iAberas IN this vicinity,
shall vote Mr.. Tilden. ChAs f. WooLLEY.
freehold N j., Aug. 25, 1875.
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
HARD TO PLEASE.


To fhe EdtI0r OF The TftbNRs.
SIR: The Democratic Convention having
nominated Horato Seymour for Governor TO the gral
fcation Of most Democratic Oitcans the question ~
are the Democratic rioters satsnedi They suppose
amount to nothing are voting cattle. have voted
the Democratic ticket ever was able to vote but
now say, No politicians; give us honest men !
wish 20 protest against the nomination Seymour and
will do so on election day by scratching his name fron
the ticket. l would rather vote for bonest RepoD-
iican ike Vim. III. Evarts hut as the Republican nom
inee better than the Democratic snail vote ior
Mother. DEAoChAI
Ns.c- York, Aug. 81, 1879.
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
THE PEOPLES CANVASS.
GOV. TILDEN AND REDUCED TAXES.
To fhr Fdtkor of The Tribune.

TO the Edtsor OF The Trtbnne.
SIR: One of the strongest arguments OF DEM
ocratic orators In this State 10 the assertion that Coy
Tllden, during his administration, in the State
Of New-York, has reduced the State tax from
s15.O0O.OOO to s8,O0O.0O0 per annnm. How far Is
thus argument based on iaet and in what way has
yet made for the St Louis ticket which sonnds yogpe
Providence, r. r.. Aug. %, 1876.
There is no doubt that the amount of taxation
has been reduced nearly quite one-haf but there
is good deal of doubt whether Gov. Tilden is en-
titled to all the credit for the reduction. He claimed
the credit for himself in veto message to the Legs
lature declaring that the saving in the expenditures
of the State amounted in round numbers to IS, OOO,-
OOO of which nearly 81 900, 900 was in real econo-
mics. As basis for comparison he took the last
year of Gov. Dix's administration, when the taxes
were abnormally increased about 100000 to meet
q deficiency in the general fund. Gov. Illden did
not mention that fact. nor another good deal more
important, namely, that the tax levy OF 1874 was
made on an estimated valuation which proved to De
1900 900. 600 less than the actual figures. The re-
suit was surplus to the general fund OF
which was applied to the payment of canal
deficiencies and other purposes, for which taxation
would otherwise have been necessary under Gov.
Tilden,s administration. There clearly was a "say-
ing.n with the accomplishment Of which Gov. III
den had nothing to do. Then it has been claimed
without contradiction that the diminished taxation
for the payment of the State debt is "a 10000 IN
stead of SLIP, $50, is Gov. 1lden said, ahother
Saving of nearly So 900, 900, which is not due to
his efforts He also made one more statement which
has been pronounced inaccurate. To make hls saw
ing appear rs large as possible he strikes ont OF
this years taxation 1916, ,869 levied for common
schools and 5000, 600 for the Commissioners OF En-
icration, because he thinks the State might have
got along without them although they exist never
theless. The total of the sums which are thus
shown to have been taken from taxation by other
influences than Gov. Tilden's economies is over
SC. 900 900, leaving a reduction of less than
So 600 900 for him to be credited with IL is claimed
furthermore that more than this sum will he needed
TO cover the deficiencies in the canal revenues,
which will accrue at the close of this years busi-
ness.-M1
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
MR.. rrLDEN AND CREDIT MoB1LrER

To Inc EdftOT OF The Trf6une.
SIR If, after the exposures of the corrup-
ton Of the Cret Mobier the Republicans had taken up
Oakes for President. the fact that he proml
nent in that scheme would have been ground Of COM
plant the party thought too little Of his completely
II it did not ndorse It. have denial Of the state
ment that Mr Tlden counsel for that company and
gave himself soul and body TO the Accomplishment OF It's
ends aud largely rewarded. The Leaders OF the
PARTY knew the fact when nominating HIN for President
and recording to the l5c estimate of the enornity OF
thnt ewindle will he the amount Of OPP sti0n evoked
aginsI the party which placed at its head sneh man.
AcuMllJoTd, Penn, Sept 1, 1876. .. N. WoRDEh
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
GIVE CONGRESS TINE.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR: l have read till sick and tired the
charge that the present Congress has utterly failed 70
solve the financial problem. In the name OF common
how much do poople expect Of the present Con-
gress The session long one but could the good
effected have been done in less tnei We in the West
shah be content IL another four years administration
solves the financial probem aud brings about revival
Of business Reform or this any other sort cannot %
effected In day. Give Congress time and IL will display
its ability to DrsDg ab0ut resumntlon In fact ana not In
na rs the Resumption act would have DONE A. A.
Neicport, Osto, Aug. "a, 1876
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
PEACE WITH DEMOCRATIC VICTORY

To the Edftor or rae Trtouhe
SIR: In regard to the reconstructed States
the Of the having been accepted as final By
ALL a Democratic administration would perhaps bring
greater contentmeDt and prosperity than Republican
The former party has In the past been national and
less sectional than the latter In the Southern States
most of the intelligence and fitness for governing Is
fined to the Democratic ranks and az soon as Affairs are
ie free to seek their natural level their influences must
and should control all Others. Tue Democratic party has
the confidence of the South and work IN harmony
with IT, But an administration, however good, with
which il cannot be in full sympathy, ~ sure to be tho
source 0f more evil than good AN NDErRSDEsr.
beic- York, Aug. %, 1876.
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
GOV. rILpEN,s INCOME TAX.

TO the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR: Samuel j. Tilden was not an obscure
man ten years ago; In faotsthere were very few men
prominently before the people, and very few whose
mental and moral characteristics were thought " DO
more thoroughly understood Mr.. Tldeps name may
always have suggested the idea or REFORM pnt ce
tainy stood for weldefned ana universally recogn1o
character suppose these charges Of conceapns w
come to escape taxation had been brought IN ls9o os
about the time when these returns were made would s
public mind have been ~ noasiy shockedf
Neic- York, Sept. L. 1876.
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
CHARACTER TIE KEYSTONE.

SIR The independent men OF both parties
have long seen and felt the necessity Of having the chf
civic chair in this nation occupied moro By
character who pat tho chief objects and pressing
needs Of the hour civil service REFORM retrencb mens
sumption. above himself and his personal ~
filaona This Is the method and quality OF that CHAR
acter need displayed just In tho chie1 seat IN ouS
Governments character which VIII say ia nnmstaka-
bic look word and act Your adiations and silly tat
OF party service must not detain am fDtrusted
with these greet political and moral doctrines By the pec
pie 70 push forward and establish principles of this
barren waste Stand aside" believe Independents
see In both Messrs Hayes and Tiden men eonapctent
and willing to meet this exiseney in the sprs OF theis
letters OF acceptance Z.
Ne,c- York, Aug. "a, 1879.
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02

crc,atous though pleasant route 5hl md a. steam. s
trnvecr within easy rairoad distance O. either New
pptford or Wond'e Hole. Tho New-Bedford and New
,,-osIc,s ,p tlIrsct to New Bedford Prom this
later CIV steamboats, directly to Oak bluffs cross
ing Brzzards Bay and Vineyard SOUND, OlRer stoa ns
Colony Railroad line Toe sail from New Bedford Is
e- flsant one OF about two hours, carrying toe VS.
t ySitn sich of Penfkese Island where Prof Agassiz
fsIsed i,s school OF Natural History, and CuttyhiEs
the hendquarseIs OF tho Cattyhunk Club o. Sew-Iork
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
NEGROES AND WHITES SOUTH.

TO tke Edftor or The Trfb1ne.
SIR: II your readers knew, as do imper-
fect the character of the negroes Of the far South
(Which has been for generations the penai colony Of the
border states and the suengs Of their former masters
while they might still deplore and execrate such mur
ders as those at Hamburg said TO have been they
would be astonshed ut the patient forbearance Of
bghprited people subjected oyery day robbery and
nsut suppose the Chinese of California forced BY the
authority VI the naon cut VI their Drcssnt serve DO
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
GOV. BEpLE WANTS A CHANGE.

WHAT HE SAID IN RECENT INrERvIEw-sosE
PAST CHANGES POINTED OUT IN GOV. BEDLEs
RECORD.
TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: Under the soft and sunny persuasions
OF Long Branch correspondent Gov. Bedle Of New
Jersey has eoresced into an expression OF his views on
the political situation The Governor processes 10 be
chccred and sustained by strong feeling Of victory"
aud his trust Is grounded In that desire for "a change"
whiah ueryadoa no 10 positive. the large OF hia
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
WHEN TO FORGET THE REBELLION.

To the EdttOr or The Trfbnne.
SIR Allow me TO call the attention of N.
Bett whose letter appears in your Issue Of Aug &c. TO
the fact that there to-day 10 exmsorgeneras and
brigadier-generals OF the rebel armies members Of
the present Congress, who elected by the Demo
cratic party in tie Southern Stairs. Does that look as
that party had forgotten the war and rae men WHO
fought their sAct Wnca the Democratic party shall
TO elect to office on the ground II service In
the rcOel army them and until then should they
lecture the Republican party for electng 10 Office Union
soldiers, tried and true. ORANGE BLOSSOM.
UiddlctOca, n. l., Aug. 81, 1876.
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
ApAMs AaAINsr RuTLrR.

TO the Edtter or rae Tribune.
SIR: Gen. b. f. Butler is likely TO be nomI-
mated, and possibly elected TO Congress- II seems 70
me that MS defeat would be assured II those opposed 70
him would unite on Charles Francis Adams I am nos
one who believes that the sun rises and sets Ia tne
Adams FAMILY. ard am too much OF Republican =!
instfy some OF his eccentrcities; bat be is msn
strength and purity OF charaete hne es
who would be an honor 10 the nation 70 nave IN w
councils.
Wairioem. N. T.. Aug. %. ls7&
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
ExToRTIoNATE HOTEL RATES.

To Ihe Edtt0r OF The Trfbnne.
SIR The thanks of the community are due
you for your fearless and successful efforts In breaking
up rings and monopoliesthe last Deinr that Of COAL In
which the poor have vital interest It s thor.
oughly smashed. Won't you please turn your at
tention TO hotel charges Can any one tell mo why q
rsoass hotel, that formerly charged 81 90 per day,
continues TO demand 81 so and $5, the conditions oi
keeping hotel being almost the In 1890 The
travelling public as well the railroads have deep
terest In this matter. SUBSCRIBER
Neso- York, Aug. 29, 1875.
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02

stion and hsts into the control OF the state hea,
themselves secretly openly to any all tc prorri
persons and backed BY administration OF the Law a
the hands OF the yilest cminas ana openly mockipe
the distress OF those who appealed TO I'll Picture n
yourself sueh q state of aifalrs, aud you VIII have
scarcely an adequate conception Of the proyocatoa
which has led TO such outbreaks as tho "Hnmbuig as
sacrs." THOMAS r. l1LLx.
Richmoad. va., Aug "a. 1870.
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
GOV. HAYES AND POLITICAL ASSESSMENTS.

GOV. HAYES AND POLITICAL ASsESSMENIS
TO the Editor OF FAe Tribune.
SIR: IL Gov. Hayes is in earnest in his prop
ositons for civil service REFORM would 1t not be well for
him TO announce that he will require no money nj the
hands OF fourcorners pOsmistresses, and that nc Wiz
not countenance the amassng OF corruption iund oy
levying blaekmail otherwise called assessments on all
Federal Office holders from Cabinet ministers down 70
gaugers that ne will not accept an election obtained
by such foul aud corrupt nleaus such an act would
commend him 10 tue people while II igh Vsk .ne rgn|
eous soul OF Chandler. Il. A WILLIAMS.
Coraia1. Aux. d. 1876.
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
THE BEST FRIENDS OF CoLoRED VOTERS.
Tn The Editor OF The Trtbune.


TO the Editor OF the Tribune
SIR: Your correspondents account and your
own remarks on Hamburg riots are characterized by
temperate fairness unfortunately rare in Republican
journals and entitled to the grateful appreciation OF
all soutberners as well their serious consideration
THE TRIBUNE should impress upon Its readers that OF tho
two political parties of the South the Democratic Is com
posed OF the friends the Radical OF tho enemies OF the
negroes The old shareholders, who are nearly all Dem
ocrats whitewashed Republicans Tor te sake Oh
Office cherish condescendng regard for their FORMER
servants and make IL point OF boaor or even saerea
duty to stand by them in every trouble But tDe poor
white folks" are held in coneInp by the negroes ana
generally return it in bior hostility and repugnshce
and they the class you know, VINO iurhsn nsarv
all the " UniOnists" OF the South.
moments reflection will suggest the strong propa
the Eegroos have nothing to fear than contempt
from their once wealthy owners while they are exposeu
Ia the detes OF those who suier from ther rvry
ard feel degraded by assimilation TO theH couuIIon
Here you have leading cause why negroes Ilre 50
much better under Democratic than kepuDhcan fuie'
Charleston, S. O., Aug. %, 1876. d
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02
REPUBLICANS ACCEPT PRINCIPLES OF Liberals.
tn fAk EditorAo Tie Tribnne.


SIR: We hear and read much at the present
day regard to the OF the Liberals 10 the Repub
ican party Now wish to ask, have they como
back or has not the party come up TO their uhs
Hberals) etandardf The latter I bold TO bs
the When We look at what caused tho
liberal movement Of four years ago. and at tho position
OF the Republican party to-day are they not nearly de
ticaia On the main ssue you term IL ana one term
what the Cincinnati platform lacks is fully made up in
Gov Hayess admirable letter OF acceptance. specie re-
sumption, civil service reform, one terin ana GOOD Win
toward South certainly fnd the CincinD Il; plat
forms OF 1872 and 1876 identical At least so II looks 70
nn Independent W. Il. hOSEkAs.
Fremont, Ne6. Aug. 25, 1875.
New-York tribune., 1876-09-02

NOVEL FgArUREs.-IMdy-"To bad, too
bad. Bailey Ony your second morning here, aud you
are quite into oxicstedr GardenerINosh blti Look
an my iaSsn h & s sed M Than wou Sd an
half sho drunksh ash might sheen to stranger p'-
Fun.