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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-26
Rapid Transit and Da m q ge -.

II ought to be understood that the man.
ayers of the Elevated Railroad do not claim
exemption from payment of damages to
property owners along the proposed line of
road. The assertion, commonly made, that
private property is to be injured and is to
have no redress is not true. The company
expect to pay and admit their liability for
all damages which may be caused by their
road to persons and property, precisely as
any other corporation pays-namely, after
the damages are proved and assessed ac-
cording to law.
What is now done, however, is wrong and
outrageous and ought to be stopped. Per-
sons owning property are allowed to defeat
necessary public work by suing out
injunctions on the mere allegation
that injury may possibly happen to
them. Paul Louis Courier, witty
Frenchman, described an old fogy rs per-
son who at the creation Of the world, cried
out in CONSERVATION, "Mon Dieu don't |!
don't disturb the chaos y Ii he had lived
in these days and in New York he would
have described his fogy as suing out an in
junction on the plea that some part of the
chaos might be damaged in the act of crea-
ton.
What is required by the public interest is
that persons who apply to the courts for in
functions against the Elevated road shall
be made to give bonds as guarantee Of
good faith, and that the courts shall not
grant injunctions on mere empty allegations
of anticipated injury. The laws give abun-
dant protection to property owners. The
general interests of the city need protection
also
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-26
Tic h b orn ism.

Another ripple is made on the surface of
the great Tichborne mystery. There has
been discovered in California prison q
man who knows all about the schooner
Osprey, who sailed on her, and remembers
the picking up ut sea of the lost Sir Roger.
He gives some minute particulars of that
ever-troublesome baronet. This witness is
seventy years old and has good memory,
but his memory is the better for jogging,
and appears to have been well logged by
some inquisitively disposed person, for he
did not remember Tichborne oil at once
On the contrary, "his memory of the cir
cumstances came to him by degrees in the
course of conversation" That is to say, as
the questioner suggested the fact he wished
should be remembered the prisoner remem-
bered it Immediately. The men who make
living out of the great Tichborne delusion
are to be congratulated upon this new find
1t promises well. They have found this
long sought witness with great success, and
it is very happy part of their skill to have
found him in prison. This will account for
their not taking him to England for good
while and meantime this is new dead"
into the pockets of a sympathizing people.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-26
1t IL NInrblehead Next.

One OF the strongest reasons why we can
not afford to withhold our practical sympa-
thy from the sufferers at st. John is that we
do not know the day when it may be our
own lot to witness similar devastation at
home. The citizens of Marblehead, Mass,
were doubtless deeply moved by the tale of
misery and destruction that came to them
suspected that their own thriving town
would be the next prey claimed by the
flames, and that the hungry and homeless
would find representatives in their midst
Through the story of this latest catastrophe
published elsewhere to-day, there runs a
thread OF evidence that Marblehead, like ST.
John, had no efficient means Of fighting the
fire. We cannot understand how the
flames could have spread with such remark
able rapidity as to destroy the cars stand
ing on the tracks at the railroad depot
Surely property so easily moved as these
were should have been saved. We refer to
this only rs nm illustration Of the want of
system that must have prevailed in combat
ing the fire. At ST. John the judicious use
Of few pounds Of dynamite or bar
rel or two of powder might have saved the
city. 1t is in the beginning of a conhagra-
ton that it must be fought. When it in
wolves several buildings it is difficult to
manage, and time and energy should then
be devoted solely to limiting it's ravages.
Wooden buildings, when lying in advance
Of fire and forming link between its site
and more valuable edifices, should be torn
| down without hesitation.
| There are conditions where the most eff
| cicnt firemen and the most abundant water
| supply will not avail in checking the flames.
These arc almost invariably created by the
extension of the fire front through rows OF
wooden houses and by high winds. 1t may
seem a very harsh measure, but it would be
n very salutary one, if the local taxes
levied on property consisting of wooden
buildings were five times more than where
the structures are of brick, iron or stone.
The erection Of wooden buildings would
then be discouraged and the safety of cities
in n great measure assured. The fire Mt
Marbehead occurring 50 soon after that at
st. John warns us that appalling disasters
lie waiting in the future for towns and cities
that disregard the necessary preventives to
the spread of fires. We trust that the new
sufferers will receive from their countrymen
generous aid in the hour of their misfortune.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-26
Progress or the War.

From the Danube we learn Of activity
along the whole Russian line, their batteries
having opened heavy fire upon the Turks
at various points. At Rustchuk our
special dispatches speak OF the bonn
bardment as terrific. But this is merely
the beating of the drum before the action.
The additional crossing of the Danube made
by large force of Russians near Hirsova
is much more important, and their junction
with the body marching southwark from
Matchin develops the fact that the first OBJ
jective point of the Russian left wing is the
capture Of Tchernavoda and the cutting of
the line Of railroad to Kustendji. No cross
right wing 1t seems now pretty
plain that the Turks will endeavor
to make up for their comparatively small
numbers by drawing in their lines and
holding only the strongest positions in Bull
garia. namely, the quadrilateral. From
Montenegro we continue to receive confr-
nation Of the terrible losses inflicted on the
Turks in their march to Spuz. The crossing
of the Russians WILL it is believed in
Vienna, be the signal for an advance by
the Servians, and if it necesstates the with
drawal of thirty thousand Turks from Mon
tenegro it will be the salvation Of that heroic
little principality.
The color Of the news from Armenia is not
favorable to the Russians, who, from Turk
ish accounts would appear to have been
beaten at Bajazid, repulsed in the
mountainous country round Delibaba
and driven from their intrenchments
outside Batoum. Undoubtedly the Turks
are fighting stubbornly, but it is grave
question how long they can continue
these costly repulses and sorties There is
evidently an effort in progress to push the
Russian left forward and flank Mukhtars
army; but until Kars is reduced there can
be no giant blow struck by the Russians in
Asia Minor--such a blow Us from their num-
bers and equipment we are led to expect.
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falling off as we'll as FIRST increase will be

falling off as we'll as FIRST increase will be
found here"
The figures we have cited prove that there
is no just ground of alarm respecting the
future Of New York, and that we are sue
cessfully holding our own against rival
commercial cities. OF course we are at
fected by the universal commercial depres-
sion which exists throughout the world.
But when general commerce revives we
shall be the first to move on the rising tide.
A turn Of affairs favorable to as may come
very soon. The latest news from Europe in
dicates that England may drift into the pres
ent war, which may become general Euro
pean conhagration. In that event there will
be an enormous enlargement OF our markets
and all the nerves of American trade will
be touched. This country will have an ad-
vantage like that by which it SO largely
profted during the great Napoleonic wars
in the beginning of this century, when we
grew rich by the trade which fell to US as
neutrals. II the present European war
should become general and be OF consider
speedily to that position of commercial
supremacy which is marked out for it by its
favored position, it's Incompatible resources
and the energy and enterprise Of its people.
But let this war take what turn it may it is
the destiny Of this country to become, at no
distant period, the first commercial nation
on the globe.
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during this summer, show himself to the
people in some OF the cotton States
They would be glad to see him.
They have not seen President of the
United States since the war, and the
Southern policy of Mr.. Hayes will secure
him hearty welcome everywhere. lie
would probably find occasion to say some
wise and influential words to the people OF
both colors on such a journey which could
not help but do good.
The summer heats may seem to make q
Southern tour inconvenient for the Presi-
dent but so many and various good results
would come Of such a journey that we hope
the report is correct that Mr. Hayes intends
to make it,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-26

MoRMoNisM.-With a little courage and firm
ness the part Of the administration it is ex-
ceedingly probable that the Mormon murderers,
whose names were furnished by John d.
Lee before his execution and which printed
elsewhere, will soon die, AS Inc died. where the
Mountain Meadows massacre was perpetrated.
Brigham Young is among the number. Tho
escape of these men thus far is disgrace to the
administration of justice. Mor,nonisrn, so far
from decreasing, is increasing. Nearly two hun
dred recruits from Europe left this city last
night, and four hundred moro are expected to
arrive in "A few days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-26
ART NOTES.

Mr. Duveneck has painted a capita: portrait Of Mr.
Shirlaw. Both OF these gifted artists are quite young
men.
Mr. George luness, Jr, is OF our most promising
young artists He has some very clever illustrations
TO story by Turgdneir in the July Scribnr They are
really pictures.
Mr. Bspham says that the ponies in hts polo picture
are genuine Texans
Miss Clara Morris, like the gifted Sara Bernhard 70
whom she is compared actress is quite artist
and has an attractive studio In her house on Four.
tecnth street. Miss Morris Yields the brush while
Mile. Bernhard yields the chisel
Mrs Kellogg. mother Of the prima donna, art
Isl Of no mean talents. Her INK pictures have long
been the admiration OF connoisscurs and now she has
turned her attention decorative art which branch
she Is singulary successful
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programme Of the war is under discus
sion in high diplomatic circles in Vienna
that, if circumstances favor the Russian
arms, may give England some trouble. 1t
is said the army on the Danube will not
move until the Gear has achieved such sue
cesses in Armenia that the result Of the war
in Asia Minor shall be accepted as fore
gone conclusion. He will then advance
into Bulgaria, and, when his arms have
placed him in the position Of holding Tur-
key in Europe at his mercy. he will address
manifesto 70 the European Powers offering
to accept their cooperation in shaping the
terms Of peace. But Russia will dictate
thus much of the conditions Bulgaria,
coded by the Porte to Roumania to be
erected into an independent State, under
the guarantees of the Eastern empires OF
Europe, to hold the mouths of the Danube,
as Belgium was similarly constituted on
the German Sea to hold the mouths Of the
Rhine. The cession Of Servia and Bosnia
to Austria, and portion of Armenia. to
new strategic line, as compensation to
Russia for her costs in the war.
How much more or less than this will be
asked depends on the nature and extent OF
her victories and other attendant circum-
stances Should England demur, further
advance on Constantinople will be made;
should the English fleet be ordered to SIAM
boul, the Russian army in Asia will occupy
the Levant and threaten Syria. If Russia
goes thus far she will not be content with
her former demands, but will require the
extrusion Of the Turk from Europe the dis
memberment of his European possession
between Austria and Greece and the erection
of Constantinople into a free city under the
protection Of the Powers of Europe
It is said that this progremme. if it has
not received the direct adhesion of the Ger
man Chancellor, has not been objected to,
and is in conformity with the understand
ing entered into between Russia and Ger
many during the late war, when the
former Power remained neutral. It has
been drawn with the view of excluding
Great Britain practically from interference;
or if she desires to interfere, then to de-
prive her of alliances. The nations sur
ceased to regard with jealousy the control
of that inland sea by stranger. If England
should seize the Isthmus Of Suez she will,
for all purposes, hold that sea from Gibral-
tor to Alexandria as perfectly as she holds
her own waters The Mediterranean and
Red seas will be British lakes, where Spain,
France, Italy, Austria, Greece, Russia and
the African States may navigate on suffer-
ance. Will these Powers accept such sub
ordinate position? History does not afford
ali example of any war in which diplomacy
has played SO large part and for SO i'm
portant stake. The prestige of England
in the counsels of Europe is her stake, and
that means the fruits OF all her wars from
Malplaquet to Waterloo.
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PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.
Germans are not fruit eaters.
Bohemian Slavs love Russians.
John Bright hates programmes"
Louisville girls have langnid eyes.

Germans are not fruit eaters.
Bohemian Savs love Russians
John Bright hates programmes"
Louisville girls have langnid eyes.
Louisiana is bedridden with mosquitoes
Mr. W. Harper, publisher, Is at Newport
Grant must have been something other aftor all.
Mr. l. ". England, publisher OF the Sun lie fishing
in Maine.
White Swiss dresses are trimmed with colored tor
chon aces.
The Pcnobscot run Of salmon has been the largest for
many years
The Chinese Ambassadors to England will not drink
London tea
Mr. Hayes does not play draw poker and prefers
Copenhagen
The skirts Of lades' dresses are growing longer and
the waists shorter.
Deacon Smith was once carpenter and occasionally
he still takes the ADJ.
Tho Greek is selfish and works only for himself He
has no loyalty TO race.
Harriet Martncau is accused of having abused the
confidence OF hospitality.
Suits OF navy blue grenadine necked with gold are
imported for young ladies.
Tuscan braids and lace work much used In trim.
ming all kinds OF straw hats
Boas made OF white lace studded with hno flowers
arc now worn around tho neck.
Most OF tho new summer dresses cut square In
the neck and ned in with lace.
Matthew Arnold, who saw Chopin with Nine. Sand,
says that he had wonderful eyes
Mtts oil white or black lace reaching the elbow are
TO be with the short sleeves Of full dress
So that the Princess Of Wales might something Of
Paris lie sne dincd with tho Prince at the Caf6 An.
gals
''Hurrah" came from the Cossacks OF the Don
s,eppcs. But n requires o native American TO say
"t-g-e-r!"
Chief Justice Morrison r. Waite with his wife and
daughter arrived At The ST. Nicolas last evening from
Washington
Twelve years ago q woman in her dress was like
clapper in a bell Now she ns out her clothes. and
more, like light filling out a lamp globe.
New Jersey man has for eighteen years been try
ing to get religion Tho trouble with this man il that
he has never committed murder and SO hasa,t been
converted
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make rules and regulations for its conduct.
The Court remarks that the company might
have demanded of the Legislature to fix per-
manently the limits of its interference, in
contract against future interference. And if
the Legislature had refused SO to agree the
company might have refused to build the
road. But having accepted other terms the
corporation must now abide by them, and
must submit to the Legislative regulation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-26

The INDIAN SITUATION in Idaho is exceedingly
critical and it is by 10 means certain that the
Bannock and Shoshone tribes will not be per-
suaded to join the insurgents Instructions have
been sent from Washington to pursue those in
revolt with vigor. Troops have been sent for
ward, and General Howard is probably in the
field now. This is the true policy. The slightest
evidence Of weakness or lack Of determination
can only have one etfect-to encourage the say
ages and increase their strength
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-26

The ST.. JOHN FIRE.-1'he latest estimate of
the losses by the ST. John fire places the figures
al little over twenty million dollars. In the
list of insurance companies only three in the
United States are named, and their losses are
set down at about six hundred thousand dollars
New York is responding generously to the appeal
for assistance. Nearly seven thousand dollars
were subscribed yesterday and two thousand
last week. This amount will undoubtedly be
largely increased to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-26
The Granger Decision.

The point Of the Supreme Court decision
in the case of the Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy Railroad against the Attorney
General, &C., OF Iowa, is that the road was
built under the General Railroad law Of the
State, which, while comforting certain powers
and rights on the corporation, reserved to
the Legislature OF the State tho power to
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-26

We hope the report is true that the Presi-
dent intends presently to visit some of the
Southern States. We believe it is s tiled
that he will spend some weeks at the White
Sulphur Springs. where he will undoubtedly
meet a number OF prominent Southern men !;
but we would wish that he would also. even
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-26

PRESIDENT BAEz is still in the annexation
business. The United States and Germany hav-
ng declined to have anything to do with his
tropical paradise he is offering it to France.
The probabilities are that France has too much
10 attend to ut home to take it on any terms.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-26

DErAcnMESTs Of the Grand Army of the Re
public are pouring into Providence to the re-
union which takes place to-day. The attendance
promises to be very large and as enthusiastic as
it is possible to be with the thermometer in the
ninatips
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-26

From oar reports this morning The probabilities
are nat The ,ceafjtey in Ne,U York to-day iciH be
srayw,er and partly cloudy or cloudy, ,ciM occa-
siO1iul Yuiag
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-26

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-Thc stock market
very dull and without any feature ofinterest.
Gold opened at 1861 and closed at 1852 Gov
eminent and railroad bonds were firm and quiet.
Money on call lent easily at l 2 per cent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-26

THE WEATHER.-Ycsterday was day of
tory nortl,eastward from Kansas ~ far ne
Wisconsin was swept by violent winds and
rains. In tho early morning an unllsu-
ally heavy rainfall occurred in the
Platte Valley. but later in the forenoon
the tornadoes we're let loose and ravagcd an i'm
mcnsc tract of country, embracing portions Of
Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa. A general
rise Of temperature preceded this widespread
disturbance and may be regarded as one of
it's chief canscs. The pressure is de
chcdly low in the region between the Mis-
sissippi and the Missouri, and in the Northeast,
where light rains have fallen but has risen in
the Gulf and South Atlantic States. Over tho
lake region the winds are very variabe in the
West they are generally southeastery; in the
South and Central districts southcrly. and
in the Eastern districts westerly and north
westerly ia New England and the British pro-
vinces, and southwcsterly along the South and
Middle Atlantic coasts. Under the present con-
ditions we may look for still warmer weather,
with rains, ia the eastern districts, but the tenn
pcraturc west of the Mississippi will probably
fall The pressure il still low but rising on
the Pacific coast A considerable rise in levels
of the Western rivers will follow the heavy
rnins that have prevailed Already several dis
tricts along tho Missouri are threatened with in
nn,Iatiou. Tho weather in New York to-day will
be warmer and partly cloudy or cloudy with oc-
rasioussl rains.
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: THERE is to be heavy democratic gathering
ut the White Sulphur Springs, it seems-mainly
Southern and Northwestern men. They will
find there cool weather and pleasant country,
and trust will succeed in thoroughly per-
sli.ding themselves that the democratic party
is dcaa-as dead AZ the republican party and
nobody now pretends that that is alive The
battle ia over. and the contcnding factions may
ns well begin to bury their dead. We do not
credit the report that the White Sulphur is to
be- the Ut contest for the Speakcrship.
1t is better to dance than be sighng-tor honors
which, after all, are very uncertain. We advise
all the politicians who 20 down there to cast
dull care aside and have good time.
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7 RIPL e SH Il e Il
NEW YoRE. TUESDAY, JUNE eo, 1877.

The HERALD ,ciN be sent 10 any address, free Of
postage, for One Dollar per month.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1877-10-02

ernor would appoint As Senator q man
who would be least likely to contest
with him the succession. The
Bazoo puts no faith in this widely
circulated story. 1t believes that Gov.
Phelps is animated by more exalted
views Of the duties Of his high statiO.
Ii would be 4 sad commentary upon
the purity Of official life in Missouri
il the governor Of the State was ca
pable, while .liscl,a' ging the duties Of
one office Of looking out for another,
and setting his pegs to obtain il. But
this SANDER i probably the "u' growth
Of that place hunting mania which Is
permeating all classes and conditions
of men-that willingness to trade in
politics which is the legacy Of Republi.
can rule-the moral deformity which
Radical ascendancy has left the coun'
try. With the advent of the Demo
cratic party to power, it was hoped
that purer and better condition o.
politics would prevail. In this State
at least. there should be no room fol
corruption. The place should seel
the man and not the man the place
When once this sentiment become
prevalent, the public confidence Ion:
shaken by schemers will he restore,
and official life, sanctifed by the ser
vices Of pure men. will he honored b.
that distinction which If late wears In
not been its portion. The DemOcrati
party Of Missouri cannot afford to h,I
ter It's glorious future by nourishin;
the di>graceful trickeries which pre-
ciptated Republicani>m to its fall.