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The New York herald., 1877-11-03
A Remarknble storm.

The cyclonic disturbance which passed
over the country yesterday must be re-
garded as one of the most remarkable that
have been recorded for some years. It
rarely happens that storm con travel
over fifteen hundred miles in twenty
four hours, or an average Of sixty-eight
miles ON hour. But this storm hns moved
at that rate of progress since Thursday
evening. During its course eastward it has
nature. When its approach from the east
wasd side of the Rocky Mountains was first
indicated it presented itself In the form
of an elongated barometric trough, which
extended north and south from Manitoba to
the State of Texas. This condition be-
came clearly defined as the depression
approached the Mississippi Valley, and in
the forenoon of November the storm began
to be attended by general rains. The area
of precipitation had extended on Thursday
evening from Dakota to Louisiana, with
snow in the former district and as far east
ward as the Middle Ohio Valley. On Thurs
day night the trough became compressed, 80
to speak, by the dense atmosphere behind
It, and the trough grew narrower at the
southern extremity until that portion Of
1t was filed up, leaving the northern
end as ON irregular depression extending
from the Ohio Valley northwostward to
Lake Superior. Heavy rains still attended
the storm which was now assuming the
character of true cyclone. On yester-
day morning the centre Of disturbance
had moved northeastward into the
lower lake region, still preserving
its elongated form and direction
from southeast to northwest, and being
attended by very heavy rains and gales.
The area of precipitation extended from the
Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic and from
the Gulf to Dakota Yesterday afternoon
about three o'clock, the contre of the storm
in the ST. Lawrence Valley passed the merid-
ian Of New York city, and the local wind
considerable increase of velocity. The
observations made during the progress
OF the storm arc exceedingly interesting,
rs published in our columns to-day.
II will bo noticed that the pressure de-
creased to remarkable degree In
the vicinity of the storm centre and
rose again quite rapidly bohind tho storm.
The damage caused by the gales has been
very great, and it is to be feared many
shipping disasters will be recorded. Re-
ports from various points are given else
where. At present the weather is clear
ing westward of the Allcghnnies, ex-
copt in the lake region, the highest
pressure being in tho West and Southwest.
As the movement of the storm centre is
northeastward, and therefore from us, the
weather in New York and its vicinity to-day
will be colder and clear or partly cloudy,
with northwesterly winds.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03
Boucioaul. ON Comedy.

Mr.. Boucicault, we are happy to say, and
ms our readers will SEQ by his communion
ton, acknowledges the justice of our several
observations on the great topic of comedy.
He accepts as the best thus far given our
elementary definition of comedy MS madeup
OF French play and pair of scissors, and
proceeds thereupon to tell us what comedy
was in the ages Of the other great drama
lists his predecessors. This carries us a
few steps nearer to the solution of the great
doubt by clearing and defining the field be-
fore us. 1t gives us somo light on the true
divisions to be observed ms great realities in
the history of the stage for the purposes OF
this debate or literary joust
There is first the period distinguished and
illustrated by the labors Of Boucicault
The New York herald., 1877-11-03
What Grant Says.

In our dispatches will be found IN ex-
eulogy upon the character, capacity and
public services Of Senator Morton. Not
less than this earnest and sincere declara-
ton was to be expected from the ex-Presi-
dent for one of his resoluto supporters,
of skies would change that spirit of tena-
cious regard for adhcrents and friends, still
less qualify his admiration for man Of en-
inent patriotic services. Another express
sion is coupled with this, in which General
Grant does justice to himself by the denial
of an aspcrsion first printed in tho gossip
Of London newspaper. 1t was reported
that he had spoken to some acquaintance in
The New York herald., 1877-11-03
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.
Sr,ncc pic rs Gu, in princcsso style

BIincc pic IS cut In prncosso styic
The Turk never huns; he sings by tho bushel
That noble old Roman punch, Zccn Chandler, now has
q Slnmesc newspaper.
Tho reason Nowton Booth novor married is because
no docs not believe in whipping children.
The Czar is afraid that tho Danube will frcezo ovcr
so that he cannot pick water lilies any moro.
Scover is talking Pacific Railroad 10 senate CON-
mittcc. His plan Is said to hang by tho collar.
President Hayes is a Solomon. lie tells tho rcpub
lcan mothers 70 take each her halt OF the baby.
Three pairs or English pheasants have been put on
Goat Island. San Francisco Bay, for propagation.
Tho Boston poets arc discussing "what Is the best
usc Tor wcman's mouth ~ Sloncc, young men.
Right Hon. Hugh G. h. Childcrs, Mp, OF England.
arrived at the Brcvoo House yesterday from Canada
Tho Danbury man, who is aIwavs sxtravagant,
advises you TO buy wh.c whalo for your girl for
Christmas.
Mutton 10 mover Of bostor flavor than 10 10 In Novem-
Dor, when II may be catsn with late esh green beans
and white turnipa
The New York herald., 1877-11-03
Phil.dslphi. to tn. Reso a..

BY tho news from Washington it appears
that some Pennsylvanians there have Eek
pressed the wish" that Senator Cameron
may clay aside all personal feeling, and, for
the honor of the State Of Pennsylvania and
the city of Philadelphia in particular, move
in the Senate that Mr. Welsh be confirmed. "
To request this of Senator Cameron is, Of
course, to request 1t Of Simon, since the
place in the Senate is family property,
held in trust only by the occupier of the seat.
Philadelphia requests of Simon Cameron
First, that he should "lay aside all per-
sonal feeling" In palmer terms, that he
should cease to be himself and become
some other man. Next, that he
should do this for the honor. of
the State Of Pennsylvania and the
city of Philadelphia Can any man give
any reason why the Camerons should thus
honor that State and city? What has Penn
sylvania or Philadelphia ever done for them
They hove gained all their successes in
despite of both.
But the last request Is even more prepos-
ferrous. 1t is that tho Clan Cameron should
''move in the Senate that Mr.. Welsh be con-
frmed." Softly, friends. In your Quaker way
and with your watery, milky, magnesia-like
notions, you have quite overlooked the fact
that there is great deal of human nature
in some men, and that Simon is one Of
them. Request that he shall go in drab and
talk small 70 triumphant rival You seem
not to know him.
Tho lion, dying, thrusteth forth his paw
And wounds tho earth, II nothing clsc, with rage
To be o'erpowerod; and will he, pupil-liKe,
Take hts correction mildly, kiss the rod,
And fawn rago with base humility
Not much. Philadelphia may be sure
that Simon will not take any humility or
peace principles in his. He will fight.
In the Church Congress yesterday Mr..
Welsh spoke on the subject Of charity, and
played into Simon's hands thereby almost
as clearly as he might if he had written q
book. He said:-"The State in its broadest
and highest sense is but ON organized
charity" Now that is just what the Com
munists soy. Is Mr.. Welsh of that school
in politics2 Let the Camerons inquire.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

not clearly for the public advantage, and by
adopting this simple rule he may win ap-
proval for . useful and perhaps even a
brilliant administration. As he is pledged
against seeking or accepting second term
he has no strong personal motive to sway
him from q course dictated by high patriot
ism, and If he recognizes the opportunities
put in his way by this unique situation he
may leave our public affairs in far better
condition than that in which he found
them.
1t is too evident that President Hayes
political party cannot help him. II he ex-
poets much of it he will lean upon q broken
reed. For the last half of his term it will
have no power in either branch Of Congress,
and even for the first half 1t is poweriess
in the House and fatally crippled in the
Senpte. This state of things opens grand
opportunity to the President if he is Saga
cious enough, has moral elevation enough,
and political courage enough to improve 1t
for the benefit Of the country. He can do
what mono of his recent predecessors have
had any possibility of accomplishing He
can emancipate himself from oil party ties,
can rise superior to oil marrow partisan
views, and give us, for once In this
generation, IN administration conducted
with an eye single to the public good.
A successful partisan administration would
be quite out Of his reach even if he pos
sessed the vigor of the late Senator Morton
combined with the political tact of Senator
Blaine. There is an insuperable barrier to
his success as o party chief in the great and
growing democratic strength in Congress.
There is but one successful course open to
President Hayes, and that lies in the direc-
ton of reforming the abuses which have
grown up during three generations of party
control Of the government. A sublime and
beneficent mission if the President could
be brought to see it As a party President
Mr. Hayes hands are completely tied but
as o President Of the people, seeking
only their advantage and appealing only
to their candor, honesty and intelligence
for support, he hos nm opportunity to dis
tinguish his administration from those Of
our long line of party Presidents, who have
been constrained by personal ambition or
party necessities to do things which the
judgment Of impartial men could not sane
tion. President Hayes is morally and po-
litically free, and since his own party Is
powerless to help him and the democratic
opposition shows no disposition to thwart
him he may leave great mark on our public
life if he rises to the full height Of his OPP
portunities.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03
The Frenoh Compromise.

The Cabinet compromise may now be
looked on. as assured, since the present
Ministry will cease to hold Office on Tues
day next, the day before the opening of the
new Chamber. The question, therefore,
which will overshadow In immediate in
terest the local elections of tomorrow is,
What will the new Ministry be? It will
probably be the outcome Of temporary
fusion for certain purposes of the republi-
cans and the royalists, and will be aimed
at nullifying the gain Of the imperialists.
The loss to the republicans in the late
elections was, for the greater pnrt, Bona
partist gain. MncMahon has apparently
discovered what cuckoo eggs the government
had been Matching in the shape of Bonapart-
ist candidates. They threatened, indeed, to
turn oil the other birds Of the Marshalate
out of the nest and keep possession them
selves. Indeed, to hold his place secure, the
Marshal will not be averse to such union
as has already been indicated. Doubtless he
is becoming satisfied that the coup of the 10th
May was in vain. No satire that any repub-
lican could pen upon that dangerous piece
of business could equal that seen in the fact
Of oil the Orleanists and most of the legiti-
mists taking fright at the prospect of meet
ing some hundred and ten Bonapartists on
their own side Of the Assembly. Yet the
Marshal and his Ministers only reap what
they have sown. The canvass on the gov
eminent side was one in which premium
was put upon insincerity. All they asked
for in government candidates was nominal
devotion to the most shadowy kind Of
conservatism, coupled with hearty
dislike of republican ideas Naturally,
the light-fngered gentry who Aourished
under the Empire were prompt in
fulfilling these easy conditions for
government support, and their politi-
col dexterity soon enabled them, with
the aid of their old colaborer, M. de Four
tou, to elbow great number OF the royalist
applicants out of the field. Once nomi-
mated, they applied the government ma
chinery to the suppression Of republican
sentiment with skill which other conserve
tives of cleaner anteccdents could not hope
to initiate. This is the history Of the Bona
partist gain. Tho seats gained by tho
legitimists were won through the hold of
the old noble families upon rural dis
tricts, where also the clergy retained
their power. But it was seen on
every side that the Republic was invincible.
With all this coming moro or less clearly
before tho Marshal's mind we shall not be
4.
movement to form new Ministry repre-
senting republican thought through such
moderate men as NJ. Gr6vy, but tohed
down by the moderate conservatism of such
men rs the Duke d'Audiffret- Pasquier.
The new Cabinet may not, therefore, be
strongly republican as whole. but 1t will
not DO reactionary, and above oil 10 will be
-Bonapartist. So for IL will be clear
gain to France.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

THE New PoLIcY of the State Department in
compelling our consuls to send reports in re-
gard to tho commerce and trade of their respcc-
tive stations has been the means of comnuni-
eating some valuable information to the busi-
ness public through the columns of the press
The report from Leeds, presented this morning
4 exceedingly suggestive. English manniac-
turcrs, 1t appears, arc beginning to give up tho
idea of competition with tho United States, and
doubt that even FREQ trsde would help them 70
revive their declining trade.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

Charles Summers Life and Letters.
''The Life and Letters of Charles Sum-
ner," by MI. Edward L. Pierce, the friend
Of the deceased statesman, is one of the
most valuable and interesting books Of
American biography ever published. and
will take its place side by side with the
"Life, Letters and Journals" of George
Ticknor. In other columns will be found
a long review Of the work in question, and
we are certain our readers will thank us for
the glimpse we give them of the rich lite
rary treasures between the covers Of Mr..
Pierce's two handsome volumes Mr. Sum-
ners biography is Of exceeding interest, for
the reason that, in addition to being one of
our foremost statesmen, most cultured Of
scholars and greatest of orators, his inter-
course with the leading men of his time in
Europe, and especially in England, was
closer and more intimate than that of any
living or dead American. His opportuni-
ties in this respect were extraordinary, and
they were improved by him as few men
could have improved them. To enumerate
the list Of distinguished men and
women he knew would be simply
to call over the names of oil who were illus
trious in literature, stntemanship, science,
art, the law and the Church in England
thirty years ago. which was perhaps the
most brilliant period in English literary
history. Like himself large number of
the men with whom he lived on terms of
the nearest intimacy are dead, while some
of them, Carlyle and Lord Houghton. for
instance, are still living. The principal
value of Mr.. Summers literary remains lies
perhaps in the record Of the impressions
made on him by these distinguished
scholars and statesmen. OF oil the Amcri-
can statesmen Of the last quarter Of o CEN
tury his circle was the widest as his scholar
ship and attainments were the broadest and
most complete. Lincoln, Chase, Seward,
all filed as large part of the public eye in
our own country as he did. but no one OF
them was so we'll known abroad by those
who are worth knowing, and to whom to be
known means something. Until the work
that has been done for Mr.. Sumner shall
have been done for the late Mr.. Motley no
American biography will surpass in interest
that of Mr.. Sumner.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03
Changing Political comPaexaon o
the United States senate.

Changing POiltsceA OomP
IN. United States senate.
Accidental events as we'll as the progress
OF public sentiment favor the democratic
party. The death Of Senator Morton dimin-
ishes the slender And waning republican
majority in the Senate, and his democratic
successor will be an addition TO the strength
Of the other side. Senator Patterson. OF
South Carolina, who is under indictment for
felony, is likely to lose his seat by expulsion.
and his successor will be o democrat.
Senator Davis, of Illinois, who attended the
Senatorial caucus Of neither party, will prob
ably act with the democrats in questions
whore they have right and justice clearly on
their side. Ifthe democratic claimants from
Louisiana and South Carolina are admitted
TO seats the long republican ascendancy in
the Senate is gone and the democratic party
will have o majority in both branches OF
Congress II is certain enough that the
democrats will control the Senate during
the last two years of President Hayes term,
and there seems almost an even chance that
they may gain this advantage in tho Forty
fifth Congress. This possible change in the
party composition of the Senate is OF SO
much interest that it may be worth while to
look into it The following classified list
contains the names of all Senators entitled
to seats on the day Of MI. Morton's death,
with the single omission Of Senator Davis,
Of Illinois. whose independent position does
not permit him to be arrayed on either
side -
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

an English club words in disparagement
Of the character Of the late MI.
Vanderbilt and Of his son Mr.. William
II. Vanderbilt At the time this story was
current we expressed our doubts Of it's
truth. We did not believe that General
Grant had spoken words that could only
have been inspired by spirit Of vulgar
gossip spiced with i'll nature. and We arc
glad to be able on the authority Of the
General himself to nail this invention.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

there is the period Of Moliare and there is the
period which, for want Of worthier names
il olassed as the period Of Shakespeare. In
these three stages Of its history comedy is
itself the same. There is no difference save
In their origin between the comedies OF
Shakespeare, Of Moliera and Of Boucicault.
Against this broad inference We would our
selves protest as an outrage TO the genius OF
Boucicault; but IL Is his classification, not
oun; and If . man will be thus modest and
commit . kind Of intellectual suicide-if he
will throw mp the sponge-who can restrain
him !? AS this theory runs, although there
Is no difference in the nature or essential
attributes Of comedy in the three great
periods Of it's history, there is difference
that has relation to its origin. The come
dies of these great authors differ only as to
the languages from which they are trans-
lated. In the age Of Moli6re all comedies
were translated from the Spanish Shake
speare's comedies were translated from the
Italian and Boucicaults comedies are trans
lated from the French. Mr.. Boucicault
criticises our definition as not coextensive
with the subject, because 1t does not notice
this feature of the variety of language |;
but 1t should be observed that wc dealt with
comedy only ns exhibited in the grandest of
these three periods-the stage of its evolu-
ton from the French.
Our author, in recognizing the propriety
of our demand for an authority to deter
mine the great point, proposes that the case
shall be judged by the Harvard professor
Of English literature. That seems to ignore
the italian, Spanish and French aspects Of
the case. But why not have first class
tribunal? Would 1t not be we'll to add
professors from Yale and Columbia-sny
the chairs of English literature, bclles-'ettres
or modern languaRes7 In case these profes-
sors should decline to serve we suggest that
the Electoral Commission might be revived
for the occasion, as the members arc still
all alive, save one. They know what .
comedy is.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

Mn. JOHN KELTr's letter to Mr.. s. d. Bah
cock on the city finances will be read with in
tcrest. The principal new point in it is that Of
tho claims against the city, amounting to about
twclve millions of dollars, it will not be COM
pclled to pay moro than nc-fourth, which
would leave the debt, less the sinking fund, con-
sidcrnbly below one hundred millions.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

THE SAILORS BOARDING. HOUSE KEEPERS are
generously arranging for reduction Of sailors
wages Without discussing tho merits of tho
question, what have these harpics to do with tho
business A large number of them live by
cheating the unfortunate men who fall into
their hands Why do they not reduce their
outrageous prices for boardi
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

BATTERY C of tho United States Third ar
tilery have nearly finished their overland march
from tho mining regions to this city, being now
IN the vicinity of Elizabeth, Nj Tho com
pany had to pay MS they went. particularly in
Pennsylvania, where vouchers on the paymastcr
were politely declined, tho preference being
given to the grcenback or the dollar Of their
fnthers.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

be made between the cigar manufacturers and
their employees by which the latter will not be
driven from their homes and tho suffering occa
stoned by the strike immcasurably increased.
The differences between the contestants ought
10 be compromised as soon as possible.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-The stock mar
ket was very dull, and there was nothing of any
interest to record. Gold was quoted at 1925 all
day. Government bonds were strong, States
steady and railroads irregular. Money on call
was quoted at a per cent, with the highest
rates after three P. NJ.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

From osr reports Mss morning The probabilities
are that the peathc1 in Ne,o York and is vicinity
today sciH be colder aud clear, or partly cloudy,
scsAa north,ccscrly scinds.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

CONNECTICUT is wisely trying to send some Of
her best men to the State Legislature. Lafay-
stte S. Foster, formerly United States Senator,
President of the Senate after Mr. Lincolns assas-
Bination, has been nominated for the Assembly.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

THE BOXES in which the silk smugglers did
their illegitimate business are to be put in cvi-
dcncc. The jury would probably be better
pleased if counsel would put in the silk and
allow each man to help himself
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

A CIrY JUDGE. has decided that it is not nine
o'clock until the clock has ceased to strike and
issued a mandamus to compel the registration
of a voter who was rcmorselessly cut of by tho
registers ut the first stroke Of the bell.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03
WITH SUPPLEMENT,
NEW YORK, SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 5. 1877.

IMPoRrANr NOTICE TO ADvERTIsERs-1o
fns,src The proper classification Of Advertisements
Il is absolutely necessary Aaa they be handed IN
before eight o'clock epcyy epcsing.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

THE LEADING BUSINESS FIRMS Of the city are
responding generously to the appeal Of the
Seventh regiment for their new armory. AL
ought to be represented on the roll of honor.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

Dom PEDRO is credited in Brazil with an in
tention to reform the whole administration Of
the Empire, and all the rings and combinations
are, of course, alarmed. Brazil, it seems, needs
reform as sadly as some other places.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

A TRIO OF BRoKERs from this city.-Leigh-
ton, Bernard and Pottcr-undertook to teach
San Francisco some lessons in stock jobbing,
and have been locked up for their trouble.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

BRooKLrN's SAVINGS BANK deposits and do
positors have increased as compared with year
ago. Tho aggregate deposits amount to over
fifty million dollars.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

A CoLoRED LAWYER has created q sensation
n Georgia by applying for admission to prac-
tice. What q godsend 1t will bo for the anti
administration republicans If some stupid Judge
rejects him.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

OwIYo TO TIE STORM the races which were TO
have taken place Mt Jerome Park to-day have
been postponed until next week.
The New York herald., 1877-11-03

THERE WILL BE MEETING Of tho Queens
county hounds ut Hampstead ut one o'clock to-
day.