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TO KEEP RIPE FRtIT.-Gather the
fruit perfectly dry and sound, andweigh,'
with an. equal quantity Of white sugar,
which mist be finely pounded. Bruise
the fruit very gently in a mortar, not
sufficiently to force. the juice to flow,
then put into wide-mouthed bottles,
strewing thsi sugar in among it! Fill
the bottles entirely, leaving only space
for. coating Of mutton suet, which win
effectaalls .ekclraie the air.i5Tie clean
b1adders over the eoEks and set the bot
/ ties away in a cool place. Raspberries,
Strawberries, Zgooseberries oriI eul'rants,
'pitseiwed this way, make delicious tarts
or cream-in the winter.ga =
The New York herald., 1877-10-13
Jerome Park To-day.

The racing season at Jerome Park will be
brought to u close to-day with becoming
fclat There are four regular events and
two matches on the programme, making an
exciting day of six races. With the beauti-
ful woods Of Central Park just touched by
the crimsoning breath OF autumn, and all
the glories of russet and gold spread
along the dales Of Fordham, what can
be more delightful treat than
Il drive to Jerome Park? Apart from
what pleases the eye en- route, draught
Of the exhilarating October air makes the
brief journey something to be remembered.
The gathering Of beauty and fashion at the
course to-day promises to be the greatest OF
the season. Everybody will be there. The
managers have provided tor such con-
The New York herald., 1877-10-13
Follow a Good Example.

1t is asserted that circular issued from
Tammany Hall demands political sub.
scription from every employe of the city
government to aid the Tammany candidates
in the approaching election. The Fire Com
missiouers have very commercially issued
an order to all men in that department for
bidding them to pay any political assess
ment or make any political subscription to
any party, under the penalty of removal.
This protects the employees against any at
tempt to blackmail them that may be mad 0
by political organization. Why do not the
other heads of departments follow this good
example,? Do the Park Commissioners. the
Charities and Correction Commissioners, the
Dock Commissioners, the Police Commits
sioners and the Commissioner of Public
Works desire that the men in their several
departments shall be fieeced by the politi-
clans under q threat OF removal in case
they withhold the required amounts? II
not, why do they not promptly follow the
excellent example of the Fire Commits
sioners and tread out this attempted extor-
tion at oDce2
The New York herald., 1877-10-13
Tn. sps.Iership OF the House.


There will wisely be no attempt by Presi-
dent Hayes or his republican friends to in.
fuence the choice of Speaker. That Office
belongs to the democrats by their assured
majority in the House, and party honor re-
quires that all democrats vote for their own
candidate Their caucus will be held this
evening, and, in spite Of the number OF
aspirants and the brisk competition, the
best judges at Washington have no doubt
that Mr. Randall will carry off the prize.
All things considered, the caucus could not
make better choice. Mr.. Randall is an old
member of the House; he has an excellent
acquaintance with parliamentary rules and
great quickness and decision in apply
ing them; he has already served
with credit in that position, and
his skill and ability last winter
during the trying and turbulent scenes
of the closing month of the session attest
his force of character and 1his eminent fit
ness, self-possession, party standing and
personal popularity with the opposition
which either his own party can desire or
the republicans have any right to demand
for the smooth despatch of business. The
foolish and ill-natured things said against
him by some Of his democratic rivals will be
regretted by them, and forgiven by him, as
soon as the action of the caucus makes it
the duty Of all the democratic members to
vote for him.
The loose and indiscreet talk which has
been from time to time INDUCED in about
the election OF a republican Speaker by the
bish and drivel Neither the President nor
any respectable Southern democrat could
afford to be party to such an intrigue.
We have no doubt that great many demo-
cratic votes will be given, and honorably
given, to the Presidents measures in the
course of the session but no democrat
could vote for republican candidate for
the Speakership without forfsiting his
party standing and the confidence Of his
constituents. On particular measures OF
legislation every member is free to vote &C.
cording to his judgment and conscience,
and from what we learn of the temper Of
the democratic representatives we are justi-
fed in believing that while they will reso-
lutely keep the organization Of the House
in their own hands they will make no op-
position to anv part of the policy Of the
President SO far as his policy has yet been
disclosed.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Mr. Stilson Hutchns, OF St Louis is In Washing
ton.
Hon. Bailey Peyton. OF Tennessee, is In Washing
ton.
soLg OF tho Nyack politician, 'Purros boys, Pur-
roy"
Governor elect Bishop, Of Ohio, has the finest beard
In Cincinnati.
Senator William Window, OF Minnesota, is at the
St Denis Hotel
In Russia tho pigeon is held sacred The Russian
Is easily amused
Senator William W. Eaton, of Connecticut, Is ut the
Now York Hotel.
General sherman left San Francisco for Washington
yesterday morning.
Jefferson Davis is putting tho finishing touches upon
his book OF memoirs
In Secretary Sherman's own ward there was dem
ocratic gain OF twenty eight
Right Hon. Lyon Playiair, NJ r., Of England, yes
terday arrived at the Filth Avenue Hotel
The Western democratic papers insist that II was the
Presidents hard money policy that was defeated.
How the Cincinnati Enquirer would have lost money
on that page rooster OHIO had gono for Dir. Hayes!
Senator George +. Hoar and General Nathaniel r.
Banks, OF Massachusetts,, arc at the Filth Avenue
Hotel
Paterson Press (rep ):-''It wasn't tho champagne
II never ist was the oysters so it wasn't the Pros
idents policy say the friends OF the policy which de-
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

stanley. the Herald Correspondent
The profession of journalism has pro-
duced SO many famous and successful men
Of all orders of talent that ii does not seem
strange, after all. to find in the ranks of its
members one who has distinguished himself
for attainments usually associated with the
more physically active pursuits. Yet it
must be remembered that modern journal
ism calls to its service wider range of
talent than any other work can demand.
It's servants must be familiar with all
things that interest the intelligence of the
world, and ever ready to depart from
beaten paths in search Of information, no
matter what its character may be or how
difficult of attainment. Few of the million
ing its news columns, pause to consider the
immensity of the labor expended in bring
ing that mass Of information together from
every part of the globe. Yet that Work is
largely done by the HERALD correspond
ents-men who, like Stanley, go when and
where they are bidden, without raising even
a question as to the difficulties, dangers and
hardships they expect to encounter. The
highly interesting communication from Mr..
Du Chaillu, which we publish this morn
ing, gives q succinct account Of the career
of Stanley, the HERALD correspondent, in
his widely varied and arduous journeyings
in the service Of this paper. We also pub
lish lecture delivered by the Rev. T.
De Witt Talmage on the greatness of
the benefits to religion, science and COM
merce that will arise from Stanley's
success. Furthermore telegram from the
brother Of DR.. Livingstone congratulating
the proprietor of the HERALD on the safe ar
rival of Stanley on the West coast. So far as
the fitness Of the man for his work is con-
cerned the results have proved the correct
ness of his employers estimate Of his ability.
This HERALD correspondent has succeeded
in all he has undertaken, and in no hap
hazard way, but fully and deliberately and
according to the programme laid down for
his guidance. In the field of African ex-
ploration-a region hitherto traversed by
only the boldest missionaries like Living
stone, naturalists like Du Chail.u and
soldiers like Speke Grant and Baker
Stanley, the HERALD correspondent, has
accomplished what each of these travellers
has done, and much more besides, for he
has followed and established the great con-
Meeting links which make previous discov-
cries in Africa Of any practical value to
geographical science We can only reiterate
that the applause of such travellers as we
u 4 - II. = = r
Stanleys success, for it is the recognition
accorded by eminent experts to him who
produces the masterpiece.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13
Those Tell-Tale Cheeks.

We would respectfully suggest to Tweed's
legal advisers that, however rambling and
contradictory his oral testimony may be,
some little consistency should be preserved
in the written documents he submits to
public criticism. In the paper read by the
model thief before the Aldermanic Commit
tee on Thursday last he is made to say in
relation to the original confession, pub
lished in last Wednesdays HERALD, 81 was
well aware when made that statement that
many persons were mentioned in that state
ment, in connection with moneys which
passed through my hands, who were guilt
less of any offences whatever and were in no
way interested with me in any frauds. "
He is further made to express his regret
suffer" by the publication of the list of
checks given by him in that confession, and
to add, ''let me say that l do not pretend,
but, on the contrary, deny, that the names
of all or even majority Of the persons
mentioned on that list were engaged in any
fraudulent practice whatever"
But why, then, did Tweed make the fol-
lowing offer to the Attorney General as o
condition Of his release from Jail? P
Third-Mr Tweed VIII transfer to tho Attorney Con-
erul all the checks IN his possession and which
forth in the annexed schedule With his testi-
mony In regard to them, that can bo supported by
others Mr.. Tweed thinks the return OF largo amount
OF money could be enforced.
And why, after having given the list Of
checks rs published in last Wednesdays
HERALD, amounting to $1,596, 725, did
Tweed add, Much more money was ex-
pended in this way, but the foregoing total
represents only the checks in Mr.. Tweed's
possession at the present time. The testi-
mony, if secured, of Messrs. Barber, Freer
and King, would show much more"
Is Twced's present statement false or did
he endeavor to cheat the Attorney General
out Of pardon by the representation that
the return of large amount Of money rep
resented by these checks could be enforced,
thus implying that they were mainly or all
given in connection with his frauds and
robberies?
The New York herald., 1877-10-13
A SOrrOwful Case.

The sentence passed on William C. Gill
man yesterday was just punishment for
the crimes he confesses to have committed.
Any sympathy felt for him on account of his
former respectable position in life would be
misplaced. A criminal act is the more mex
cusable when its perpetrator is neither
driven to it by necessity nor tempted by evil
associations. In this case the prisoner had
enjoyed the advantages Of education and of
good example. He was in possession of an
income large enough to enable him to live
in comfort if not in luxury. He had about
him social and family ties to induce him to
covet an honorable reputation. Yet with all
these incentives to honesty he entered de-
liberately on a career of crime, commencing
with violation of trust and proceeding step
by step until he became forger. His life has
been for years living lie. he went with
smooth and smiling face among the brothers
and sisters he had robbed. He wore the
mask of Christian man in the presence of
good pastor who did not desert him
in his hour Of exposure. Worse than all,
he hid his true character from trusting
wife and reared his children in the expecta-
ton Of ease and independence, while he
was by his acts booming them to misery and
entailing upon them the curse of branded
name Surely such man is less entitled
to sympathy than is one who steals bread
for starving family or one whose vicious
training fits him for nothing but crimi-
nails career
Nevertheless the scene enacted in the Re-
corders Court yesterday was sufficiently
affecting to move the hearts of strong men
Injured to the sight of suffering and remorse.
1t was a painful spectacle, that of man who
had heretofore been honored by the world
bending down in shame before bar Of JUS
tice and confessing in broken tones the
crimes which must consign him to felon's
CELL No romance could be more deeply
touching than the brief story read on be-
half of the prisoner, in which the terrible
secrets SO long locked up in his heart
were for the first time laid bare. A thrill
ran through the court when he acquitted
his wife-poor stricken soul of any re-
sponsibility for his extravaganza, and
declared "she would have accepted any
restraint 1 might have put upon her."
Stern men turned aside their faces when the
counsel made his affecting appeal for the
sthree lovely children" who are now ''worse
than fatherless. Who can wonder that
judge and lawyer, usually cold and passion
less, were moved to tears by the scene?
The criminal goes out from the world
from the happy home he has enjoyed, from
the wife and children he loves.-and steps
for five years into living grave. He is
dead for that long period to all who are dear
to him and to the companions and scenes
OF his past life. If he survives and comes
back to the active world he re-enters it
with O felons brand on his forehead. Yet
everybody feels that his punishment is just,
and at this particular time the example it
affords may bring forth good fruits.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

TIE WEATHER.--IAe depression in the North
west and West has developed in energy consid-
erably since yesterday morning and now prom
ises to prove storm Rains have fallen
over the Upper Mississippi Valley and the lake
region. In the Northeast the depression still
moves slowly toward the Nova Scotia coast
attended By rains Tho highest pressure
extends from the lower lakes 10 the Gulf, but is
rapidly diminishing. Altogether the indications
point to stormy weather in the northern sections
of the United States during the next few days.
The weather in New York and its vicinity to-day
will be cloudy or partly cloudy and cool, fol-
iswes by ris:ng temperature and rain.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

SENATOR DAVIS, who, while on the Supreme
Court bench, Innst have felt the necessity Of
making some provision to expedite the business
before the Court is preparing bill for that
purpose, the provisions Of which he has ex-
planned to one Of our correspondents. The
question is delicate and important one and
,hould be treated with the utmost caution.
That some way out of the difficulty must be
ound is evident The Court il now 70 hope.
Iessly behind and cases are so rapidly accumu-
lating that there is very little prospect OF its
ever being able to catch up unless some relief is
afforded.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

fcatsd Us in ono. II was Judge wesps Commua-
'sm.' so''
hurat halstead thinks that Alfred Gather win b
the democratic Senator from Ohio. He is native Of
Maryland
sshor Don Francisco soliveres Second Secretary Of
tho Spanish Legation at Washington, Is at the Aibe-
marie Hotel
HIS Eminence Cardinal McCloskey is IN Washinaton
paying visit TO some relatives He returns to New
York to-day.
Vice President william A. Wheeler arrived at tho
Windsor Hotel yesterday, and will leave the city tht
morning ON the limited express train for
Al Toledo Judge West in "ieeple'' health rose Ia
speak sfor few moments." Ho got going. and spoke
for more than three hours He doesn't speak so long
now.
Cincinnati C0mmevciai:-"Ths result will be re-
cevod without much murmuring or rejoicing out
side the circle OF the candidates and their personal
friends.n
Georgia negro PREACHER to mis- dock :--"ws have
collection to make this morang. and. TOR the glory Of
heaven, whichever OF you stole Mr.. Shths sheep,
don't put anything on the plate"
Louisville Courier Journal .-ssrhe real cause Of the
defeat sustained by the republicans be sought IN
the failure or the republican leaders 10 that their
sole safety lay with the policy OF honest government
and sectional pacinction before the country by
Naturalization which they could not afford to repu
dinteu 4sMu l4 ss.f ST,
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

view this course would be a great and in
famous outrage; but we must remember that
in the circle whose opinions are esteemed
by the Marshal this would be regarded as o
necessary virtuous and patriotic proceed
ing. 1t worid be called ''saving France,
and the only moral obstacle would be the
republican constitution. which they regard
as infamous.
There is but one likelihood short of this.
derive from the victory of the republicans
at the polls, but if the republicans are not
victorious then all that the Marshal has said
and done will add splendor to his success,
and he will be deemed the one great man
whose bold stand gave cohesion and
strength to q moral revolt against re-
publican theories. 1t is, however, scarcely
possible that any victory Of which the MGR
shall or his friends may be proud can be
gained against therepublicans by legitimate
means. But the need Of a victory at the
polls is SO great-it is of such absolute
urgency to the prospects Of the coalition
that they should win, or that it should
seem they had won-that we do not expect
them to be scrupulous as to means. If they
cannot win legitimately and can win in
some other way they will win in that other
way. An electoral success is all that can
save the coalition. and if it is possible to
secure it by any perversion whatever of the
electoral machinery they will not hesitate.
Either, therefore. there will be general
sweep Of fraudulent returns or reactionary
revolution.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

The ACCURACY OF THE HERALp's weather re-
ports has again been shown by the fulfiment Of
its prediction, which was cabled to Europe,
that great storm would strike that continent
about the 10Th. This notice was given on the
18th. and our dispatches this morning show how
close were our observations and how timely the
warning to our transatlantic cousins.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

THE LACK OF CONFIDENCE generally felt
in mercantile circles has, perhaps, no small part
of its foundation in the deplorable dishonesty
adverted to by Register in Bankruptcy Fitch in
decision elsewhere printed. 1t is no wonder
that business is dull when its perils, so forciby
pointed out by him, SO great.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

course by putting the most attractive things
in the way of running horsefesh on the
card. May the san shine kindly on the
silken coated beauties as they dash around
the track. winning praise and plaudits from
the ladies and striving to win something
more substantial for their owners and
hackers.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

The MINERS of the Black Hills think they are
OF sufficient importance TO get Territorial gov
ernment. and have selected delegate to 10
cate their claim in Washington.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

RECORDER HAcKETT has simplited matters o
good deal in the excise prosecutions. According
TO his theory OF the law the outlook is pretty
blue for the liquor dealers
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-The stock mar
ket was active and strong, with the highest
prices near the close. Gold advanced from
1923 to 1O3ls, and closed ut 1O3. Govern
ment bonds were firm States dull and railroads
higher. Money on call lent at per cent,
with few loans at per cent.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13
TRIPLE SH EFT
NEW YORK, SATURDAY. OCTOBER 10. 1877.

IMPORTANT NoTcE TO ADvERTIsERs.-To
insure he proper classification Of advertisements
il is absolutely necessary hat they be handed in
before eight o'clock erery erening.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

The GREAT MISSISSIPPI VALLEY hastens to
serve notice on the next Congress that in the
internal Improvement business she must be
counted first.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

From our reports this morning the probabilities
are that The ,ceaAer in New York and its ricinity
to-day iciH be cool and cloudy or partly cloudy,
Jollored by rising temperature and rain.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

DESPITE THE RESOLUTIONS OF the Commission
ers Tammany is collecting its political black
mail from the poor iremen.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

The FLOATING of the wrecked Massachusetts,
which now seems probable, will be quite me-
chanical achievement
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

DEPosIToRs OF THE LONG ISLAND SAVINGS
BANK will be interested in the statement OF the
accountant expert in other columns.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

To SHORTEN OR Nor TO SHORTEN the service
is the great question in the Episcopal Conven-
tion The interesting debate yesterday will be
followed by vote to-day.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

MARYLAND's JUDICIARY has always stood high
but Baltimore has now brace OF judges on tria
tor malfeasance in office.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

SourH CAROLINA is steadily pursuing the
rascals who have been piundering her. Nash.
negro State Senator and ex-Presidential elector
has confessed, made restitution, exposed his as
s0cates and resigned.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

THE SUBSCRIPTIONS to the Seventh Regiment
Armory are still coming in. The sum of 81, ,75O
was received yesterday.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

CANADA IS REJOICING in an unusually good
harvest. fgt
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

PooR WIDow, a stranger in the city, was
heartlessly robbed in New York street car
yesterday.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13

THE WORST seems to be over in Port Royal.
The New York herald., 1877-10-13
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Owing TO the success OF the Kelogg-cary Opera
Company San Francisco their engagement has been
prolonged another week.
Mss Emma rhursby will sing In Hudson N. T.,
next Friday, assisted by Miss Annie Beere. the
Messrs. s. B. Mills, Harrison Mard, 8. Hitler and
Charles f. Pratt, under tho management OF MT Lad.
Wig Luben.
The last OF Gmorcs Garden Concerts take place TO-
night and tomorrow night Those who have DOT
heard these superb performances, and especially the
s.Anvil Chorus" as played In conjunction with
small brigade Of negro strikers ought not to miss tho
opportunity Brgnol's Love and Jealousy" ~ TO b
PLAYED this evening.