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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-28

Mr.. Gifford's manly letter will be read
with interest We honor him for his courage
in challenging our possession of the Cup, and
while we cannot wish him victory--for that
would be unpatriotic-we trust when the
goal is passed tho two flags will not be far
apart
We do not question the statement of Com
modore Clifford that the Countess Of Dufferin
is the work Of Canadians But as we under
stand it, the Countess of Dufferin is really
an American model. very much like that of
the Columbia. 1t is built on the principles
which have governed the construction of
American yachts, principles peculiarly
American, as all who know the different
conditions Of sailing on our waters and sail
ing on foreign will understand When the
America won the Cup the victory was
complete, because it was the victory Of
seamanship over seamanship and model
over model. In the case of the Countess of
Dufferin victory will mean superior seaman
ship and the triumph Of flag. This is the
reason why we could wish that the cup
could be carried away. The deed under
which we hold it does not admit of salts
factory race, and our best yachtsmen have
felt that in owning this prize we had kind
Of proprietary interest in hornets nest.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-28


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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-28
TRIPLE Sill e T.

NEW YORK. WEDNESDAY. JUNE 2s. 1875.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-28

The Latest View or tho Convention.
The Convention organized. listened to
some speeches and adjourned. Mr. Scheil
made a sensible, old-fashioned address. Mr..
Watterson came to the front as q new man,
but full Of resource and intellect. He was
capital temporary chairman. General
McClernand, Of Illinois, was named for
permanent President, which will be re-
garded as an unfortunate selection. The
Tlden men had it all their own way, so far
as distributing the honors of the Convention
was concerned.
The tides oil run toward Tilden as the
nominee. His canvass is so well managed,
however, and the 'enthusiasm" is so well
handled that it is difficult to estimate his
actual power. In considering the canvass
of the Governor we must always bear in mind
that no candidate has been so we'll adver-
tised. He is supported by the general sense
of the party in many States, and among his
earnest friends are the aristocratic represen-
tatives of New England. as well as John
Morrissey and the gamblers from New York.
Behind this is sentiment of respect for the
Governors high qualities his reform services,
his sincere and lifelong attachment to the
democratic party. Against him, however,
are certain adverse nfuences-Kelly and
Tammany in New York and Allen with his
following in Ohio While neither Of these
influences commands our respect both are
potent in politics. The Convention must
consider whether Tilden is strong enough
to carry the burdens Of mutiny that may
cost the democracy New York and Ohio. II
they do not fear this Mr.. Tilden will win
II the South stands by Tilden, and if his
friends have not overrated his power, he is
sure of the nomination. The two-thirds
rule will not harm him as it harmed Douglas
There is no such ferocity in the war upon
Tilden, if we except Ohio and Tammany, as
in the war upon Douglas. The desire for
harmony, the admitted merits of the Gov
ernor, and the cogent argument Of his
friends that reform must be the issue and
that he is the pre-eminent reformer, will
aid his canvass. If he wins it will largely
be due to the South.
To-day will determine. Tiden's friends
will carry him to victory-if victory is pos
sible. Ii the two-thirds rule prevents his
winning it does not prevent his naming the
candidate. The friends Of Mr.. Bayard seem
disposed to keep him in reserve, as young
man Of great possibilities, who is sure of his
Senatorial place, and who can wait We
recognize the wisdom Of this conclusion
The nomination of Hendricks for either
place would be misfortune. Hancock may
push ahead-but what special strength can
Hancock give the ticket? The best sense Of
the party, should Tilden fail, points to some
such men as Thurman, of Ohio, for President
and Parker, of New Jersey, for Vice Presi-
dent. In Thurman and Parker the republic
cans would be fully matched. If Governor
Tilden finds he cannot control the Conven-
ton, and will name Thurman and Parker, he
will deserve well of his party and of the
country. With Thurman and Parker on one
side and Hayes and Wheeler on the other
we could have a Centennial canvass--feeling
no matter which side wins, the country would
be safe
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-28

RAPID TRANsrr--A MOVABLE PLATFORM. =
Mr. Alfred Speer addresses us an interesting
Ietter, which we print elsewhere explaining
dis plan for rapid transit. Mr.. Specr's plan
seems to DO sound one. He proposes sta
tionary engines, with a platform running at
the rate Of twelve miles an hour. Mr.. Specr
claims that his plan is as much of an i'm
orovemcnt upon the present one as our
s.printing the HERALD from mammoth roll
is ahead OF the old feeding process" 1t
would certainly seem to be 50, if Mr.. Speer's
experiments bear out his anticipations. We
are in favor Of any plan that will secure us
rapid transit and Of trying one after another
until the best is found. Mr.. Speer's method
should have careful consideration.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-28

THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE on the Execu-
tive Appropriation bill having failed to agree
The Senate has consented to the appointment
Of n new committee of conference II is
likely that some understanding will be ar
rived at and that the reduced appropriations
will be accepted by the Senate, while the
House will have to be content without re-
duction Of salaries. The whole question is
svcry petty point in legislation, and it is
surprising that two august legislative bodies
should expend 50 much yigcr in contestingit.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-28

Tho Coming Yacht Race-The Countess
OF Dufrerin.
We have the following letter from Mr..
Clifford, the Vice Commodore Of the Royal
Canadian Yacht Club
QuEBEc, juno %, 1870
To THE EDITOR OF THE HgRALD:-
In your paper Of the I'D of June, in an editorial
speaking OF the Queens Cup and auding to the yacht
Countess Of Dunerin you say that vessel Is Amer
lean model and her victory would be the victory Of
flag nothing more Allow me, owner OF the above
yacht, to this matter right and for ALL The
model from which the Countess Duflern yacht has
been built Is Canadian, and was made by Alexander
Cuthbert OF Cobourg Ont, a Canadian born, ana who
IS the nodeller OF the Annie Cunbert soop the
present time the in inland waters Amer
should the Countess OF Duiiern be so fortunate
as win the Americas Challenge Cup It will be the
victory of purely Canadian model and Of the flag Of
old England, which Canadians proud to Hut
ter IRON the main peak OF the yacht which have now
the honor TO command am. yours truly,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-14
YESTERDAYS RESULTS AND TO-DAYB
PROMISES.

THR aeuTCHMEN SURPRISED ST THEIR sUCCESs-
THEY HOPE VoH WINDY wEtrtt Z TO-DAY.
The first day of the contest leaves the Amer
icau Team, Just lar enough behind trir t. (urI fish
the incentive decisive and sliu wUIh to-day.
They CON loed their OF 500 yards With ID points
20 spare, but the conclusion Of te shOOting ~ Oc
yards tins avantasc hail been Ielucel t. points by the
scuLoh Team, which gained IL points On the astp5
rounds ut 1000 yards and out on tic drst days
shuotins points ahead rhc Irish reaA also surpassed
the Americans Dy points, ut the half way polHt ~ tc
match aud the Australian nnd Canadian Teams occupies
fourth and fifth places the days bulletin VII Col.
Macdonald captain OF the Scottish Jc2m, icai ned
from Major Bullard how poorly the Arnsnocu Tam
had succeeded at the 1000 yards range, be
gave the SNORT whistle oil surprise by which Tic CJI
eeyery of RI courteous coincidence aud cOuCeGs secret
satisfaction. HES own team still shOuung 81 Their
h. SURF, aud with almost unerTing ain sic "bulie
O. and his confidence In their s showed i.self ia bis
eye aud very broad smile lurkrd IN the corners Of Rs
mouth The American crowd did not bcSFudgo Iho
Scotch then success and delight aud cheerJd thom
heartily at tic s.O5G. Tho scotch called strdIy an
American day" and looking at the quiet evening sly
predicted scotch day" for to-day. II II brings L,em
dun dav aud strong breeze, tho chances will b.
" at m favor Of heir carrying home the Oontcnnial
trophy IL has boon the experience In rife pract.os Ia
follow up day of brilliant; shooting with scores.
Tuure can doLot aOout the excellent Character "
LeT shooting yesterday and Il Ill luck hIests tncn nall
W.y tlo Americans and irish likely to have the COB
teal very muea to themselves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-14
II. J. KMs-AusrRALIAN TRAM.

accustomed IL he make better scaEcs then 10 nov
does though he Is considered IL tie best In the
team In the PRIME position the face IL toward the
get and Is claimed by those who shoot in that position
that thoy thus better watch tho yoriaiGG Of wind
and light, and better avoid the possibility OF rihg
on the wrong target Tlere Is worry little cGo Va
the positions oil the They keep ia; - the grov
spreading their legs apart, and thtoW one leg up hIc
diateiy after firing The coaching ~ is TEAM % Ic. ,rk
able, Mr. Renton Watching every alsh; change the
nj dial and quickly informing Inc inSck,lngn 0: 1t
They appear be- very much eunOycd II t slightest
audible noise H. maGo nUlr them and NARA ,voybVJy oil
who approaches them. During the 1000 y6srds Lag
the exceedingly slow aud u conveyed tho inI-
preston t,t they purposciy dlIyns 10 have the
Hight shaded u compare sltE tbo dim hight which tGey
are accustomed to IN the y1r.ni:y CT GaRgow,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-14
THE IMPLEMENTS CONTEST.
rnor1.ANns TrAM AHEAD.


VIE IRISH EIGHT FOUR PoTTrs BEHIND 1.-THE
.MERIcAE TEAM LEADS AT THE SHORT
RANGE By FIFTEEN POINTS, BUT NINE BEHIND
ou 4y,R TOTAL scORE--ETFTeEN "BULps-EYEs"
w.nR BY EDwARD JOHNSON OF THE IRISH
rpau-rHE CANADIAN AID AUSTRALIAN TEAMS
PRACTICALLY our oP THE CONTEST.
The first days shooting in the international kl1e
Nstch at Creedmoor resulted typography ior inc
eeoc Team which leads in the total of shots at the
.sveya ranges by nine points ever the Americans IN
/. total score of 1856 The Irish Team fell behind
sho Scotch four points and leads tire Americans five
,oints. Tho Canadian and Australian Teams are SO
tar behind, with scores respectively OF l'fSO and
sAb points, that they may be considered DOT OF the
contest. The Americans scored $50 points ut the
.so,t range. against $50 each for the trlsh and
eoo,ch teams. The Scotch Team led IN the 900
Yard angc with score of o2s' and at tho 1000
yers range the irish and Scotch teams were tied on
: scoro Of b23 points Edward johnson of the Irish
Team made tho best score or record at the short
,apre registering Is successive "bulPs-oyes."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-14
POOLS ON TIE RESuIT.

The poOl-selling on the international rifle
match was brsR last evening, with the Scotch Team
t4e ayofte AZ Morrisseys ths Irish Team WAS second
choice generally bringing mach rs tHe Scotch, while
the American TODD third. At Johnsons the AlOercans
were segoHd below the Scotch by several dollars. hui
leading ae Igsh slightly. The following pools were
soid:
Morrssey's Saratoga Racing Association ko0ms-
81, 30, Si5 Canadian -, ~, $oi Australian, 3d.
a. s.. 80 - - -,
can, as, $l3, SO; Irish ia, VII, Sl9; Field tAus
trulian Clnaulanl, ~, Sl, 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-14
PEeUIlAblrIrs OF THg MARKsMEN.

PEcuLlAklTiEs OF THE MARKsMEN.
faye sueRouEDis0s At enslRDMooR-rnE CARE
AID snxscg OBSERVED IN sHoonEG-PosI-
'ioNs ASSUMED IN uRIEg.
fessoEs not familiar with thc conduct OF
e matches wood find much 70 intereAt them IN View
- o only Khe system Of seam shooting the arrange
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-14

sec Fifth Page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-14
THE SCORES.

DETAILS or TIE SHOOTING or EAcH MARKsMAs.
The diagrams of the best shots pubiishes
above are from the records OF the official scores ass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-14

A PRETTY BLUE SESSION AND A uAsrY FLIGHT AT
I1iB cLosE--THE VENERABLE GRAVES AT THE
HEIn-HQUADIs EPFUsivESE~s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-14
FINISHING THE TICKET.
ROBINSON NOMINATED AT SARATOGA

A SHORT AND UEDEMONsTRATTyE CONVENTION
THE CHOICE MADE 81 ACcrAMATiOs- SEYMOUR
RESTORED TO TIRE ELECTORAL TfcsEr
The second convention Of the NowYork DcDo-
Gratis met at Saratoga yesterday, and nop'nated
Lucus Robinson, Controller OF the State, for Uoy-
ernor An informal ballot was first TAKEN chewing
that he had clear majority, and then the norafna-
ton was made by acclamation. Few speeches were.
made. and the convention quickly adjourned. John
Kelly withdrew from the electoral ticket In behalf
Of Horatio Seymour, who was restored
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-10-25
SMOKE.
years later

Twenty-Five years ago the sermons of Dow,
jr., enjoyed great popularity with the people.
One of the most popular of these sermons
was from this text: Tobacco is an Indian
weed; Twas the Devil Who Sowed the
Seed" Mr.. Wlshard, the pastor OF the
Presbyterian Church at Franklin, seems TO be
a believer in the doctrines taught by
the quaint divine to whom we have re-
ferred. AT the late synod of the Presbyte
rian church in this city he offered resolu-
ton which classcd tobacco with Intoxicating
drinks. We are satisfied that Brother Wish
ard is a stranger to both tobacco and
whisky, else he would not have placed them
in the same category. He has never enjoyed
theluxury of a post prandial cigar, and felt his
nerves tingle Us its delightful influence ran
through the nerve channels and permeated
the entire system. One of the ablest of his
profession, Mr.. Sturgeon, has declared that
he has blessed God in his cigar. Ii we should
bless our Creator for the good things of this
world, why not thank Him for the
best Cuba stock in Connecticut wrappers?
They soothc the nerves; allay irritation. and
make one better Christian for their use.
Besides, every man who smokes his cigar is
performing patriotic duty. Brother Wish
ard will not deny that it is the duty Of the
citizen to pay tribute to Caesar, and how can
he do it so pleasantly as in converting
good tobacco into smoke? Every time he
consumes a cigar he pays tribute to
the government and helps to make
good the money stolen by whisky rings and
revenue thieves. We are glad to observe
that Dr. Hickman president of Hanover
College, came to the rescue of the delightful
weed and had Mr.. Wishard's resolution laid
OH the table. 1t is probable the doctor is
acquainted with the subject he dis
cussed, and can tell domestic
toby from a Havana Principe by the
flavor of its smoke; at all events, he knows
a good thing when he smells it, and did not
allow the business mans solace to be sat
upon and squelched without raising his
voice in protest On behalf of the revenue
officers of the government, as well as all
those who know good thing when they
smoke it, we thank DIR. Hickman for lifting
up his voice against chasing the delicious
narcotic with crooked tanglefoot
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-10-25
CONCERNING THE COURT OF CLAIMS

The Journal takes exception to the state
ment of an article i'm the Sentinel to the eff
feet that Court of Claims was established
by the Republican party in the South, and
in its usual courteous and refined manner of
expression characterizes it as ''lying,n and
falls back upon its wonderful historical in
formation To show that the court - named
and established was done under Democratic
auspices as far back as the administration OF
Pierce in 1855, and seeks to leave The i'm
preston that the Sentinel wTllfully perverts
the facts of history. The Sentinel said that
lit was known in the South as a Court of
Claims," and so it was. No one supposed it
to be identical with the. court established in
1876, il any such was established. as the Oc-
cason for the exercise of such functions rs
that in reference 10 Southern war claims had
never arisen, nor was it anticipated.
We don't know exactly what term Radical
invention graced the dignitary by, but by the
people where he presided, he was called
Judge" and his court was designated a
court OF claims. 1t might have been ignor-
ance of the true names of the court and the
presiding officer, but they were so termed.
The individual made circuit of the differ
ent county seats, and sat in chambers so
many days in each. The truly LOYAL. who
had claims, real or imaginary, against the
government, were required to present them
selves before him and prove in regular and
formal way, first, their loyalty to the United
States government during the war, and next,
the extent and value of the property in
jured or destroyed. To this functionary
they paid certain fee and the result of
their pains. was a subsequent period of pro-
traCtcd waiting and considerable ours
ing, followed by no further, notice of
their loyalty or their demands, the
part of ''the Judge or the government.
These edifying little entertainments were
being afforded as late rs 1878, and to be APP
pointed to the position of boss of the investi-
CATION (the Journal can call ii what it
pleases) was regarded as desirable thing
and much bitter emulation was excited
among deposed gaugers and assessors in
their struggle for the vacancy wherever one
would occur. The assertion of the Journal
that the real Court of Claims was estab-
lished during Democratic administration is
OF course n clincher, and is evidently de-
signed to show that as far back as 1855 the
prophetic devilishness of the Democratic
party forecast the claims business growing
out of the war and they sat about with dia-
bolical ingenuity to hatch plan no accept
and pay them when they should arise ten
years later.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-10-25

All accounts from Pennsylvania are most
cheering. The Keystone state is getting
ready to take her place in the Democratic
ranks. There is no necessity, says the
Pittsburg Post, lin placing Pennsylvania
among the doubtful states. The recent cleo
tons removed that doubt, and all that is
required is to poll the Democratic vote and
the old Keystone state will give her electors
to Tilden and Hendricks. The courts in
Philadelphia are busy striking illegal names
from the registry list, and there is reason-
able hope that the Republicans will not poll
more than fifteen thousand fraudulent votes.
This will not be enough to counterbalance
the uprising of honest people throughout the
balance of the state
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-10-25

The New York Times has been and con-
tinues to be, one of the most blatant defam-
ers of the good name OF Samuel ]. Tilden,
Democratic candidate for President-and
now, since Tweed has been caught the Times
endeavOrs by insinuations to make the
impression that Tilden stands in dread of
disclosures that may be made 10y Tweed.
The Times, says the Buffalo Courier ''may
forget, but the public remembers
that its own columns have most dis
tinctly and conclusively testified to the rela-
ton that existed between the reform governor
and the returning fugitive from justice-the
relation, namely. that exists between the
thief-catchcr and the thief, In its issue of
October %, 1871, the Times published the
proofs of Twecd's felony, and commented
on them, thus: Here we have, thanks to
the labors of Mr. Samuel J. Tildcn, full and
conclusive evidence that William NJ. Tweed
differs only from a common thief in having
stolen tens of thousands instead of tens
of dollars. .. We refer
to the affidavit of Mr. Tilden
for detailed account of how the disposal of
the money was traced" And if the Times
or its echoes shall fall back on their stale af-
terthOught that at any rate Mr.. rilden was
selfish and inSncere in what he did, we have
the Times word for it, uttered so lately as in
September, 1874, that mo one ever supposed
Mr.. Tildcn acted from interested motives"
in Kidding New York of the Tammany
thieves
Mr.. Tilden's fame as reformer is too Sc
curely founded to be affected by lying parti-
san assaults, and it is the peculiar curse OF
his worst detractors that they themselves
helped to build the structure against which
they now dash their heads in vain
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-10-25

The most reckless defamers of Governor
Tilden, give him credit for shrewdness He
takes in the entire situation, anl with won
ierful selfpoise, calculates the chances
from excitement. He knows New York
like book" He knows tie influences
that are at work and the power of the forces
with which he has to contend He is repre-
scented as confident of SUCCESS New York
correspondent ct the Hartford Times under
date of October l6, writes a. follows:
Governor Tiljen and the members of the
state National Committee are nsore than salts
red with the result of the first battle. Ii has
inspired them with an absolute confidence in
complete triumph next month. All doubt has
disappeared. With Indiana positively assured
10 the Reform ticket, il is regarded here an
established certainty that rilden and Hem
bricks will have "A large majority of the cleo
toral vote. Close calculations to how the
vote will stand, give Tilden about thirty over
Hayes, and this does not include about twenty
votes which are more likely To be Democratic
than Republican. Governor Tilden now
counts on majority OF 50a1O in New York.
He has made careful survey of the entire
field and he is confident that the figures
named are not too high.