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New-York tribune., 1876-12-23
PROFESSOR sEELYE ON ELECTORS.

TO the EdftOr Of TIE Tribune.
SIR: For one | am astonished at Prof
Seelye's course as regards mans right deposit
electoral vote, not he appointed TO do by the
people, but his discretion would prompt him 10
do Certainly cannot think that Christian gentleman
wishes to inculcHie psruiciOus principle n the
minds Oi the young gentlemen HbO gaining know
edge under his tuition Amherst College. Only tank
OF it! lie tells tJem that they must not do for
another as they promise hin they wi but that they
can accept appointment 10 do special act and then
violate confidence of tine appOlnter. by doing
trary TO his wishes. We don't believe he means H.
Fail RlyeT, Dec. l5 1876. JUSTICE
New-York tribune., 1876-12-23
A BROOKLYN HOME FOR THE INSANE.

THE LUNATIC ASYLUM 0vERCRowDED-AN Appeal
OF THE BUSINESS woMESs UNION.
To the Editor or The Tribune.
SIR: The statement given below was read at
meeting of the Business Womens Union, and after duly
considering matter 1t decided by the board that
they undertake the work OF establishing hospital for
the insane I'm Brooklyn that would meet the demand en-.
bodied In tho statement:
tits remarkable fact that in city so large as Brook
lyn containing many churches, mach wealth andso
many charitable institutions there Is no provision made
for the treatment OF the incipent stages OF insanity
exeept the KINGS County Lunatic Asylum, now over
crowded with about 800 patients, az OF wnom pay
board There are only two sat saa sae d
have the care their condition requires, even II the EN-
ployes rightfuy disposed, az some are Many Of
who ought not to be there they can a1rd 70 pay or
better accommodations There is no class OF human be-
ugs 80 liable 20 suffer abuse and even cruelty as the In
sane Nurses who the OF them have the largest
opportunity III treat them because they are shut out
cover il received with incredulty From observation
and the testimony OF the best Informed upon TINS subject
we fully believe that In hospital where there are fewer
nafenis having iudicOus care aud healthfu occupation
large proportion can be cured IL Is desirable with as lit
te DELAY as possible 10 establish hospital that shall
body IN its structure and management tse pest features
of all asylums Only those who have suffered nom brain
disease themselves or their friends or nad experience
Is OF such Institution, where for moderate compensa
ton friends thus afflicted have the delicate caro-
and attention they much need Those who are deeply
impressed with the need OF better opportunity Or the
treatment OF insanity In It's earlier stages amonX women
believing be a legitimate work for the Business
WOmens Union, ask their earnest consideration, In the
hope that measures may be taken at once for the esao
Iishment OF such hospital as has been suggested
Mrs. MARY w. MANNING,
No 305 CihitOn-ave., Brooklyn.
Our plan Is TO rent immediately house suitably situ
ated, with the privilege of buying when we have the
MEANS being convinced there will be no difficulty In the
accomplishment of object when 1t is thoroughly UNI
derstood. We ask from each and every ono a little
money and their hearty good Will, and we promise that
the work snail be well done and speedily.
ANNA c. FIELD, President B. W. u.
Brooklyn. Dec Ii, 1875.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-23
HAYES AND TILDEN TO SELECT THE MAN

TO me EHliOF OF IhG ITi U Hhe
SIR: When the Convention of the Diocese
Of Wisconsin recently for the purpose Of electing
bishop there two principal candidates represent
ing opposite shades Of O,non In the Church but without
either OF them being able TO command majority OF the
votes After two three exciting ballots wise cleri
cal deputy proposed that the two prominent candidates
rCquested 10 retire and consult together and agree
upon proper person be their bishop. The proposal
was adopted, the candidates withdrew, and in few
ments returned aud presented to the convention the
name Of the person selected, who Immediately and
unanimously elected ishOp
Cannot our political managers take suggestion from
this excellent exampe There doubts In the
minds Of many good men whether either Mr.. Ti.deu
Mr.. Hayes has been properly elected President sup
pose these two gentlemen meet and agree upon worthy
citizen Of country to he tho President, would the
whole country accept their choice aud welcome the sOn
OF the difficulty, should they aSfeo naue Mr..
Winthrop, Mr. Adams Mr.. Anthony, Gen. HaWlcy, Mr.
Evnrts Mr. Fish. Mr. Welsh Of Phlladephia Mr. Bayard,
Mr. Trumbu, Mr. Thurman, Con. Garfield Mr.. BrstOw.
or Judge Davi5l q. NJ. FRANCIS.
Washington, Dee 49, 1876.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-23
ExToRTIoNATE CoRoNER,s FEES.

4
SIR: A few days ago you devoted consider
able space in your Journal to thorough ventilation OF the
coroners' office nNewYork exposing of the Illegal
practices OF the officials in making false returns holding
pretended inquess and making extortionate charges.
charging where In reality only one inquest was held, for
as many inquess there were deaths from ths same
cause and In the calamity citing as an instance the
recent board the bark Europa where sx men ost
their lives but one inquest was held and ak nquess
charged for by the coroner.
Now Mr. Editor. the coroners fee for each inquest In
Kings County Is about S20the law says for each In
quest not for each bodyand is the legal charge for
inquest, whethor held one body one thousand
bodies know that through political trickery and cor
rupton the custom has been to allow this $40 for each
body.
My object writing you Is TO call your attention %
the great fraud which the recent calamity ut the Brook
New-York tribune., 1876-12-23
THE LAW ON THE PRESIDENCY.

CHANCELLOR KEETs OPINION THAT THE PRESIDENT
OF THE SENATE COULD COUNT THE ELECTORAL
VOTES.
TO the EDITOR OF The Tribune.
SIR Inthe present political crisis striking proph
ecy of great American jurist as well as his wise
Judgment, have been strangely overlooked II we
heed his warning we shall preserve the respect of
other nations, aud il we follow his opinion wesha
New-York tribune., 1876-12-23
.PRoNOIINn HEWITT.

To The BdtFor OF INC IFtOHUe'
SIR: You were at least kindly disposed TO-
ward MIR. Hewitt. Can't you sop these pronuncIa-
micntosi Can't you persuade him to give us rest ~
Get him msslon--send him TO Mexico In giving his
interview with the President under s own signature, IN
this mornings papers he the personal proaoun l.
tWeuty-one times Tais ~ too much. Have mercy.
Re,c- York, Dee. IL, 1875. PIG IRON.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-23
no "BUMpER" AT BowLNG-GREEN

the Bdttor OF The Tribune.
SIR: Before another accident occurs on the
Elevated Railroad 1t would be well to warn the surenn
tendcnt OF the insecure condition OF the Bowngreeh
terminus There s nothing to prevent train which nap
pens TO have little too much impetus from plungus
into Broadway. There certainly should be 'ei1 'gNs
"bumper" w
? Eee York. Dec. 20, 1876.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-23
Cross River. N. T., Dec IL, 1876.
THE BROADWAY BANKS DIVIDEND.

TO Ihe Editor or The Trtbune.
SIR: In your issue of tins date you state
that tue National Broadway Bank will pay di'ideAa
in January OF 3a per cent when where you obSanea
this information Is a mystery 10 us. -.
ke,e-York, Dec. %, 1876. ]. L. EvERITr, CashieF
(Mr. Everitt is entirely mistaken. The TRlBUSS
stated in its report that the dividend paid last jan
uary was 3s4 per cent Whatever dividend the Ma
tioual Broadway Bank proposes to pay this yearw WIN
probably be announced in due season.-Ed.l
New-York tribune., 1876-12-23
A pRovERB TRACED HoMl

TO TIE Editor OF TAe Tribune
SIR: Mr.. John Weiss falls into the common
error notice by your paper. of attributmg Goa 'en
pers the wind TO tho shorn lamb TO sterne is ho
over but translation OF the old French pro'ei"
{" brebis tondue Diea tempe la 6ise." Yours, j. b
Jersey City, Nov. 80, 1876.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-23
nRooKss BOOTS AND SHOES.

At No. 1,196 Broadway is the boot ana sn0.
establishment of Brooks where those useful art'ees -
shown in every variety, carefully made, ana .. n
prices Ladies' hne walking button boots are tnesc
at from SO 70 81, button boots for children -
80 so, and boys Winter boots at equally low -,
Brooks makes speciality Of ordered work. ana 81.
tees t In every case. He calls attention 70 satcst
acting oyershoes which 20 and Oh WIN tns ssrnolst
ease when the wearer desires II, but never dSapp-
him by dropping off &C the wrong time.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-23
A sTEINwAY HALL EXIT LOCKED.

To the EdttOr OF The Trtbune.
SIR: Through your paper l should like to
inform Major" that Dec. o warned the Stein
ways against locking their gallery exits and found
inedi Mr. p.
ketc- York, Dec. 10, 1875.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-23
TlLpENs POPULAR MAJORITY.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR: VIII you publish for the information
Of your the figures Of the late election showing
tho popular majority H. T. A.
Limerick. Ne, Dec. 10, 1876.
THE best reports Of the vote for President give
the following totals:
New-York tribune., 1876-12-23

A negro in South Carolina, who was =, ivsa Ssra
planing Of the hard times. declared they e al dsy an
steals sil night, an yet FIN blest Of kln nnsAe
hyinxw
New-York tribune., 1876-12-23

Including the small vote cast Walker (Antisecr, So
ciety c2Hdidhtol
Tie vote for 1876, rs given above, is nearly COM
plete, and includes full returns for every State ex-
cept Alabama and Mississippi. One county is lack
ing in each of those States.-kdl
New-York tribune., 1876-12-23

yn Theater has rendered possible TO be perperaed on
the citizens Of this county: so thatby exposing bs ne
fariOus practice S6 900 viii be saved to the suffering tar
payers OF this riug-I1dden community JUSTICE.
Brooklyn, ~ Y, Dec 49, 1873.
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