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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

The work Of rctrcnching the public ey-
pcnditurcs, and thus OF relieving the coun-
try to the extent Of whatever reductions
may Ice made, is now practically in the
hands Of few men who constitute the COM
nittccs OF conference, to whom the Disagree
ments Of the two Houses have been re-
ferrcd.
This whole system oflcgislatng in the last
days of session, and often in the very last
hours, is vicious, dangerous, and offers
temptations to the weak or venal that have
heretofore cost the treasury many millions.
A. we have already explained, the Senate
has added millions for jobbery, speculative
schemes, new Offices, salaries, and rings, on
the four large bills which are now in confer
ence. II is not expected the House will ever
consent 10 all these corrupt grants but II
their authors succeed in getting onc-half Of
the sums which have been recklcssly tackled
on 20 the regular supplies, the steal will be
enormous.
And Just here comes in the danger Of this
mode Of legislation. The Senate, let us as
sumo, mounts ten millions as riders on the
House Appropriations for Deficiencies, the
Navy, the Post Olicc, the Legislative, Exec
utive and Judicial, and the Sundry Civil
Service Ii the House confcrces be pliable
Of open to Inducements, they may cut these
Ten in half, which the Senate side will be too
glad 10 accept after some ieigncd reluctance
The agreements are reported TO the House
by numbers, and in nine cases out Of ten are
not understood except by the parties in
terestcd. The confcrecs tell the House If
their hard experience against the demands
of ha ia. # Of l..lf tf IA
bills; and finally, that they were able to
reduce ten millions 10 five, as n triumph Of
their diplomacy and their lirmness. The
report IS swallowed almost rs a matter Of
course and the lobby goes on its way re-
ioicing.
Until the last session this has been the
common practice under the Republican
rulo in Congress, and tens Of millions
have been grabbed by corrupt collision.
THUS far, the House committees Of con-
ference are good and not likely to be tam
pcrcd with, while those on the part Of the
senate are well fitted to represent the Rings
and the lobby. Mr.. HOLMAN must make up
hls mind that concessions are not to be ad-
mittcd. Ii he applies the same vigilance,
energy, and resistance to largo money grants
tbs he does to every small claim, he will
90 out with good and clean record. But
the country will not sustain any coinpro-
mise with iobbers in legislation, NJ matter
what the prctoXt may be.
Tho Committee on Appropriations under
his lead have reported bills for all the necos-
sary expenditures of the Government after
full and fair examination. Every dollar
voted beyond the actual necessities at this
L.. z : L. & (.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

Our esteemed contemporary, the Times
warmly expresses the opinion that If from
n failure to complete the count, another
election shall bc held next fall, "thc Demo-
cratic party will bo crushed by the weight
of the nations Indignation"
This is not our opinion by any means,
and We should be glad to have an oppor-
tunity Of considering the reasons upon which
our contemporary forms such judgment
Considering that in the election ~ last
November the Democratic candidates had
among the white citizens of the country a
majority Of one million rotes. and that taking
the entire population, blacks and whites to-
gether, the popular majority Of the Domoc-
racy was two hundred and sixty thousand
votes, we fail 10 perceive in the present cir
cumstances Of the ease any influence which
would be likely 10 diminish these great
figures
Certainly, the attempt to make President
through fraud, and the unwillingncss of the
so-called Electoral Tribunal TO look into the
facts in Florida and Louisiana, while dccd-
ing every question in favor Of the Republic
cans, cannot have a tendency 10 change any
of these million citizens Of the majority
from supporters Of the Democracy into sup
portcrs OF any Republican candidate that
may be nominated, and still less into par
tisans Of one who has manifested a perfect
willingness to take office as u Fraudulent
President.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

Out went the Electoral Commission yes
record 10y deciding the South Carolina case,
as it has decided every other case
submitted to 1t, In favor OF the
HAYES electors. The first case sub
mittcd TO it was that of Florida, after
which came Louisiana, Oregon, and South
Carolina, these being all the States from
which there were two sets of certificates,
though not all in which there was
dispute over the electors In two
of the six States to be counted after
South Carolina there are electors to I've chal-
lrnycd. but the decision upon them will he
made by the two Houses separately, and sub
s'quently in joint convention. The South
Carolina decision will to-day be sent to Con-
grcss; it will be debated for two hours and
then be finally passed upon. The vote OF
the Commissioners upon the HAYES certil-
cate was the regulars to I; but they unani-
mou-ly decided against the TrLDEN ccrtih-
tate IN" second occasion, the other being
the CRoSlN case, in which the whole body
agreed.
1t is not stated why the formal dissolution
Of the Electoral Commission was not effect
ed with the completion of its work last
night, or why resolution Of adjournment
until Friday was passed; ba. we suppose
thoy desire to maintain nominal organiza-
ton until the electoral count is completed
b. Congress.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

As a cheap laborer, the Chinese immi.
grant is pronounced by the joint committee who
have been in California investigating him an
undoubted success as ncighbor. a nuisance
as prospective citizen and voter. IA grave pub
lie pcril. which President and Congress had
hest be bcstirring themselves to avert. The joint
Congressional mind finds itself forced +, he
conclusion that unless we are ready 10 -, opI
institutions submerged by tidal wave IL :.
gansm and pig tails. we cannot be putting VI
the dykes too promptly. The specific recon-
mendations are an overhauling Of the treaty
with China and such legislation by Congress az
may be- necessary TO check the Influx" Mr.
Senator MoRroS promises TO submit his views
in a separate report.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

American society Of pni.t~rS Annual Exhibition
Hooth's Th~rtr~-Fith Avenue
no~~r, Gh-atr.-Nsn aud wife.
BraoLty. A-sd-,a, of N.sic-Miss Abbott
Columbia Opera u"u~- Variety
Bsgt- Theatre Aimee Opera tronpe
Egypti.. usit-sitn 1t, nesr aiav
rifth Av~n.e rh- strr-fcin
GRAND Op~r" uo.>--tAe Two OrpI,n. Matinee.
Heller Wonder ih-atr--Otr New York f,,L MATINEE.
Kelly Icons uinstr-is--a5ist T., nsar 6th
Nfbio's esrd-o-Nrouni the world.
New Anne ieao Museum LOS Blwcrv
New broadway rh-ntrr-tush4,p-n,t or. Times In "a
New Work Aquarium -Hroaiwsy sni l5tis-
New r"rh Theatre, urooki,a- Dan1 BRUCE
Olympic Theatre Hound the Clock. Matinee
rsrL rheatr~-pnr Bo,nnns IoH-,.
psri>tsn Nsrirtt-~-Gr,at Attraction. Matinee.
ses Frsueisc" win>t--i~-nrpaiwaya aud gJtnsL
st~fu,,ey uaii-Esslron Concert
Theatre tomigu--Nsriety. Matinee
Third Avenue sh-ssr~-Uncic rons cabin. Matinee
Gouy Pastors Me-. Theatre -N.rety
i'ntos square Ih-strr-rne b,nriefs
sNsiis-k- Ih-str~-Sic St1urs ~ Conquer.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

Some OF the more staid and devout men,
bers Of the Methodist churches of this city
must take their preachers in hand-those Of the
preachers who made themselves conspicuous
at the conference which was reported in
Yesterdays Sun. A great deal OF the language
used had an irrevcrent twane to 1t that
was calculated 10 surprise the heather
not few OF the many smart sayings
Hired on at the meeting were offensive to good
taste. and the manners Of some Of the speakers
were wofully deficient Of dignity. Let some Of
the good and grave old Mcthodists warn the
preachers to beware how they demean them
selves when the world IL looking at them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28
HAMPTON IND NICHOLAS.
Republicans Voting Against n Policy TO which
they are rIedgIme Mnyes.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-To-day Mr.. Schlcl-
cher Of Texas threw Il hombshcll into the Re-
publican ranks 10y Offering a Joint resolution
recognizing the Hampton and Nichols govern
mcnis To strengthen the chan 'cs OF Mr.. Hayes
a number Of Republican mcmbers. especially
Mr.. Foster Of Ohio. an intimate friend of Dir.
Hayes, and therefore most pronounced in his
Efforts to have him declared elected. have posi-
lively INSERTED that the administration. If the
surely rrcDcniz" tho Nichols Government Of
Louisiana and the Hampton Government Of
South C.rOlnp. This ils-rrt IN was evidently
made 10 secure the cooperation Of southern
memhers in opposing the apparent purpose TO
delay the t.s turAl count and prevent Il dc clara
tuu Of the result by the ith of Mar n.
The commotion In the Republican amp when
Mr.. hlrlehrr introduced his resolution can
therefore hc imagined. An opportunity was
xiv "a for the Republicans having so much SYM
laiiy for the oppressed people of Louisiana
and South carolina 10 place themselves on
record in thor behalf. Tho t'-t vote was made
ON motion O. suspend the rules. and tho roll
WAS called for the purpose. Much curiosity WAS
manii stcd a. know how Charley fnstor of Ohio,
who some time ago made q Very pronounced
WIS iaYDruil" t. tho STATE GuVrrMmruS Of
N"hoIs and Hampton, would Vot'. and when
his name wis rot" h'd every eye WIS dire tod
upon MIN, Contrary e. tn" general cNpr tat n.
motion 10 suspend the rules. There not being
iW'-ihiriS Nvi NJ Tor the motion - su-pcn !, II
WIS lost, and the resolution failed 10 PASS The
Nui' was 1876 to 49,
Several Democrats did not vote at all some Of
th"m being absent. and others rpfranlng from
voting for reaspns known only to themselves.
Nut r ngle Republican vote in favor of the
resolution, but some declined 10 vote.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

Tho Free l. rcrs concluded n convention
at Boston on Monday evening. They pro-
tested against the laws prohibiting adultery
and polygamy, and signed petition to the
Massachusetts Legislature asking for their re-
peal. II Is not probable however. that their
prayer will be granted. for people stil regard
th" sanrtity Of the marriage relation and the
preservation If the family as things deserving
Of careful protection. FREQ love is very odous
10 all healthy minds, and though il has gained
the support Of Beochcrism it docs not seem 10
he spreading very rapidly elsewhere. though a
Mr. HAYWOOD. ono Of the most prominent Bos-
ton free lovers, in conversation with II Herald
reporter, said
Revors and followers Of the free love doctrine are
rAldN uluitpA ~ All over The country. TIA. y - Eng
land sauou j. the rurcu, OF national
soon TO b, iorn,i with b, aIquarters IA Sew iorh
W" suppose that Haywood must Of course re-
fer 10 the disciples Of Bcccherisui. for W. know
OF no other recruits for free love. VICTORIA
MOoDHuIL says she advised BEECHER when he
WIS on the ragged edge 10 come out squarely MS
u free lover. but he didn't dare do it. If. how
ever, he had followed her advice and boldly
announced his sentiments and defended his
practice. he would have been n far honester
man than be is now. after having pcrJurcd him
proclytics, and while he continu, : 10 preach
in Christian pulpit. An avowod free lover Is
not SO dangorou for he can be ut once spotted.
as one who insidiously poisons the public mind
with his vile doctrines.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

II is evident from the proceedings Of ycs-
terday that tho contest over the property Of the
late Commodore VANDERBILT will be vigorous.
CORNELIUS and his sisters refuse 10 look On
quietly and SOC nearly all Of their fathers i'm
mcnsc fortune transferred TO WILLIAM II. VAN
DERnILT while the sums awarded them are not
sufficient even t. enable them to rnnk among
the millionaires Of New York. Even the s2OO.-
600. tho interest of which CORNELIUS may re-
cciyc. Is Ia be- added. after his DEATH TO Will
L1AM's pile.
Both sides have engaged able counsel. and
unless the favored son gives way the Wander
BrLr property contest will probably bc an inter-
ostng feature Of court proceedings for long
time to come
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

He had unmistakable evidence Of the popular
disapproval Of his military interference in
Louisiana at least two years aQo but refused to
heed IT, He still gives the protection OF the
army to CHAMBERLAIN and PACKARD. and win
turn them over to HAYES, who will he hard
pressed by the party managers to recognize
these pretendcrs
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

Very little progress was made in the
crooked whiskcy trial yesterday. The Govern
mcnt's had bargain in waiving GoLsEN's indict-
fncnt. in consideration Of his testimony was
made more manifest. Tho Assistant District At
torncy. however, did not let that discourage him.
He applied for attachments to compel the at
tendance Of GoLsEN's bookkceper. and other
employees, as witnesses.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

Organs Of the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. seem
n"ryously anxious TO have the good points Of
HAYES and his record recognized. The point
IN his hitherto duh character and record how
ever, watch viii cast all others in the shade. is
his conson ut 10 enter the White House against
tho Xnrnlnt of TIM nnnuln.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

New Hampshire justice moves slowly. In
October. 1875. JOSIE LANGMnD was murdered
while on her way 10 school. and her hcadlcss
body was found ina swamp A French Cana
dian named IA PAGE was arrested forthc crime.
and convicted. Tn" horror which thrilled IA
State had been almost forgotten. when now we
read Of la PAGE being on trial second time
for this murder Even il condemned 20 the
gallows many months must olapse before he is
hanged. the Now Hampshire law not allowing
prompt executions.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

DENTAL career in silence, and built up a rep
utation for profound wisdom which he did
not wholly destroy until the very last days
of his term, when he began to babble non
sense. HAYES begins where GRANT leaves of.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28
The Albany statesmen struggled again

The Albany statesmen struggled again
with the government Of this city yesterday.
and moro new projects Of rctrcnchmcnt were
introduced TO the Senate and Assembly. The
attempt TO reduce the heavy appropriation Of
100000 for the militia or National Guard was
unsuccessful though 1t was debated for the
third time. Our Albany letter tells of the vari-
Gus schemes under discussion.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

Continuing his "reminiscences Of early
friends. Gen. JOHN A. DIX contributes TO Serb
ner's Monthly nm apprcciative article on the
Roman poet CLAuDiAS whose verses. " The Old
Man who Never Left the Suburbs were sug-
gcsted by Gen. DTx's behavior during the mill
tary operations Of vALESTISIAN /. against the
Huns
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

For some days HAYES s managers in wash
ineton have not been altogether easy in their
minds; but MS the work II counting in the
Fraudulent President draws near 10 success,
they begin To- feel something 81 tho relief that
all thieves feel when getting their booty safely to
"a fence" JoY BEADLEY's Electoral Court has
served as a faithful fence" 10 the Returning
Board thieves in Louisiana and Florida. while
good Brother HAYES is in truth the fence" To
which SHERMAN. EDMUNps. CHANDLER and the
rest Of the Presidency Stealing Ring are lug
ging their booty
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

No haste due to the rush Of business Mt
the close Of n Congressional session will excuse
the House Of Representatives for yielding in
any degree to the extravaganza Of the Senate.
The people demand economy from them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

II was after speeches from both sides that
Mr.. DAVID DUDLEY FIELDS bill providing for
vacancies in the Offices Of President and Vice
President was adopted In the House by vote
Of IaS n 1nn
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Realizing my lack Of special ntnoss for the
duucs which may be- called Il PERFORM place iu5 ii.t
~ Almighty con. who rules the dcsunics OF nations -
Hisos At >pi tslssld ono.
COP does. indeed rule the dcstinies II ma
tions. as h. rules all things and if Brother
HAYES puts hs trust in Him he docs right. But
Immediately men rule the Affairs Of nations.
and il is because thieves and scoundrcls had the
rule in Florida and Louisiana that HAYES is to
boo madc our Fraudulent President. II was the
work OF the DEVIL not Of n benign and Just
Power. Doubtless in the end the vilany Of
these men will he punished hut its first result
If 70 chent the people out Of the President of
their choice and substitute for him the amialle
but weak man who uttered the above remarks.
and who does not scruple TO receive and keep
the goods stolen 10y his associates.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

II Mr. PAYNE is confirmed ii IL probable that
The Will 49, Land before GOV ll,Yis upon hl- n.
ausuruunn To tc rr sicucy, ami Mr. fIshts r,instae.
mcut a-kcd.-jiy Goahrs Hfhu,e
Mr.. GouID does not soon 10 he aware that tho
Tenure of ONCE act will prevent the Fraudulent
President from turning out officials appointed
by Gen. GRANT or from exercising any power
over their Offices until their terms have expired.
The Fraudulent President will find. when he
gets in, that all the rich placer of patronage in
New York has already been disposed Of. and il
entirely beyond his control.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

The $500 dress which Mrs. HAYES expects
TO wear ON the 9Th OF March is cheap in COM
rarison with her husbands Inauguration suit
Of broadcloth. II cost several million dollars
and a good many consciences to prepare that
garment
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

HARRISBURG. Feb. 27.-The Democratic mem
bors OF the Legislature, in caucus this morning adopted
solution requesting the PENNSYLVANIA
ration oi HaS.A NeN
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

The advocates Of capital punishment are
alarmed at the growing aversion t. their theory.
liz overthrow is only question OF time. Strnn-
gulation according to the forms Of law may
satisfy certain public sentiment. that is pre-
srriptiye rather than rational, but it cannot
diminish the provocations 10 crime nor cradi-
cato the passions which such proNocat ions
arouse.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

SEcoR RoBEsoN has been giving 10 WIN
DOM Chairman Of the Senate Committee on APP
preparations. his views on the reduction OF the
sum allowed for the pay of officers and scamon.
lie talks of the suffering which il would cause
them. If SEcoR robson had not diverted the
money previously appropriated for this pur-
pose 10 the payment OF claims against the Navy
Department growing out ofhlsj jobs. there would
he no trouble about the officers and scamcn.
Let nobody give any heed 10 the arguments and
solicitations Of this corrupt fellow
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

when your liver is out OF order uso pr
IhAhts SamuNe Plll' and YOU Will bring hlp THIS Ian
70 healthy condition. ana set nd oil many distressing
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

correspondent Of the Times dcvotos much
space 10 discussing the question whether the
two stories yet to be added 10 the new Capitol ut
Albany shall be in the Roman. sluc or Rcuals-
sanco style Of architecture. The subject isn't
worth talking about. The thing 10 discuss now
is the transfer Of the capital of tho State from
the bleak hills Of Albany to the great and active
metropolis the real capital Of the State. Az n
the enormous pile going up at Albany. the best
use TO which that can be put is to make it a
stone quarry. whence TO get material for build
ing "A suitable Capitol in New York. 1t should
never be finished.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

JAY GoULD's Tribune makes n touching
appeal to IL subs rlbcrs 10 help il along, in its
present morbuud condition. 1t uses this lun-
guage 10 them:
THE point which wish 10 mako T. inst this u you
hk" tAr iaHs tor What 1t - and W Whhl slNrs ga re-
turn inr your money. 10 your meurs e't it'ir
subscriptions, and help Us To make tie paper sl better
vain N'rA many people the lud-mont "r good word OF "A
ashbor tor paicr s,ts further ami weighs more uinn
an ue inluccm' nts which the paper can nlier and we
un ts active support It's subscribers than the Ht~s
This docs not read much like one Of HORACE
GREELEY proud and ringing addresses 10 his
sub rhors. hut the Tribune has changed since
then and JAY GoUIp Is It's editor; It's financial
erodit Is bad and il has hard work TO get along.
Stlll, the sort Of appeal above is Of no use. If
the paper IL good and strong and suggestive,
lts Subscribers will periorcc talk about il TO thoir
neighbors. Ii VIII furnish them food for con-
vcrsation and stimulus to thought. 1t DOESN'T
need ~ beg them 10 20 around pulling it, They
will Of their own accord celebrate its praises.
Everything indicates that the Hboue il IN a
bad way. hut We hope il Will not fail to g't
money enough together 10 Jay It's youni, men
and women on Saturdays.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

JAY GoULD's Tribune is very much dis
tressod because, according TO il. in this coun-
try, authors have so hard time and fail to get
the substantial rewards OF their labor. We do
not ourselves think that we arc, in truth. so
badly of in that respect. The prizes Of author
snip in all times with comparatively few "X-
captions, hare not been material wealth. but
first the snts action 10 be got from doing good
work, and from Il knowledge that the public or
the critical clns-rs appreciate it, So far as we
know. our authors. who are able TO earn it.
make fair and comfortable living, while some
Of the most popular of them. when thrifty. have
gathered n handsome competence. If. however.
man elects to write tor small circle of readers.
he cannot expect 10 Ert rich out Of his work.
though he may get what he also priz's. that
IT, the applause Of tie Iudoious. JAY GOULD >
IriJune says;
We are still too young nation IN have adopted any
onlrial ~ knuNlt gmtnt ul the glory Literature W.
cannot give the poet rank and utl, in Europe mud
Government pensions iur such SrNlcc would d" Willy
disribIed by the hands o NOg lesslonal committee.
This Ia nonsense II Ia not because We arc n
young nation that we have failed TO adopt amy
Official Acknowledgement OF literature, but No.
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the last hours Of his second term, GRANT
admits that tho people OF the whole country
are tired of seeing the army and navy employed
10 sustain usurping State Governments like the
KELLOGG fraud, and says that. If they cannot
sustain themselves. they Will have " give way.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-02-28

NEVER PELr so WELL IN HIS LIFE.

DEAR GENERAL: take mine in a blue tim-
bier now. and never felt so well in my Interior
department in my life. In CH--R
L. S.-We put my on-n-law, little Mr.. Hale,
IN "A blue gnss bottle and stood ii in the sun I:
but he grow 50 rapidly under this treatment
that We had to break the bottle to got him out,