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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

pal "magnanimity" in the regulation OF sala-
ries. There is prevailing impression among
stockholders and others interested that the
transactions were not honest. In the case OF
the city where exOrbitant salaries are voted
and extravagant wages paid, the vio-
latiOn Of the trust is more wanton
and less defensible, and involves vastly
more damage to public and private
morality. IL there was ever time when
the conduct of public affairs needed to be re-
stricted to cold, calculating business principles,
and this false notion of corporate magnanimity
to be rooted out, it is the present The vast
aggregate of corporate indebtedness in the
country, almost appalling in its magnitude, for
bids the breach of trust called magnanimity."
The continued stress Of hard times and the
alarming increase Of taxation urge the neces-
sity for retreDchment in all directions. The
idle aud vicious habits generated by sinecure
Ofiicialism, the low tone of public life, and the
corruption and immOralities which have fastened
upon the public service are constant
warning against the i'll effect OF slim
ulating by large salaries the Overgrown
class of office holders and government de-
pendents. The magnanimity of great city,"
as Mr.. Kelly calls it, has affixed such rewards
to municipal offices that for every one there
are scores of intriguers, each one of whom can
afford upon the chance of seizlng the emolu-
ments of place to keep horde of idle and
dissolute hangers-on in his following and pay.
And of all the gangs that ever infested COM
munity to pick an individual pocket or rifle
corporate treasury, the "magnanimity" of tins
metropolis has brought down upon us the
worst.
Mr.. Kelly's magnanimity" is not defensi-
bic in law and it certainly is not sound in
morals. 1t involves breach of trust and the
grossest injustice; it is not genuine, for the
men who exercise it do it at the expense of
others and not their own; it degrades instead
of improving the public service; it corrupts,
impOvcrishcs, dcmOraizes and destroys. 1t is
of the very essence of demagogy, and dema-
gogy of the most pernicious sort. Mr.. Kelly
mistakes the motive and misnames the sentiment
;.t the bottom of his system. 1t is not " the
magnanimity of great city :" 1t is the pur-
pose OF great party to use the peoples money
to strengthen its hold of power. 1t isn't
sentiment at all it is simple dishonesty, with
the most selfish ends. Mr.. Kelly has right
to be magnanimous with his own money, but
not with the city's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24
THE sOUTH CAROLINA RIFLE CLUBS.


There is no reason why any official act OF
Gen. Grant should be misrepresented. Because
his administration has not been all that IL
might have been, because 1t Is craving to o
close, it does not follow that the Democratic
newspapers should tell falsehOods about him.
He did not, for instance, prohibit the people oil
South Carolina from celebrating the birthday
of Washington. Yet all the Democratic news
popers say that he did, and do howl with patri-
otto rage at sich proceeding. One journal
declares that he has gratuitously insulted the
% white people of the State" Another AYERS
that his order Fought to bring blush or
shame to every American check" These are
specimens of the way in which an act OF prll-
dence and discretion is discussed. What was IL J
Some time ago tho rifle clubs i'll South
Carolina were disbanded; and we believe that
nobody outside the State questioned the ex-
pediency of their suppression. They had done
great harm already, and were likely to DO
more. The President, whose duty 1t IL to see
that the laws are executed. learning that the
rifle clubs intended to celebrate the twenty
second Of February by public and armed
parade, directed the Secretary OF War to IN
form Col. Black, post commander at Column
ba, that such q parade, which was almost
sure TO result in bloodshed and loss OF life,
could not be permitted. Col. Black Obeyed
his orders. Upon this Gen. Wade Hampton
issued one of the most disingenuou5 proclama-
tons even pcnncd, printed, and published in
which he assumes that by the arbitrary com
mand of the President the citizens of South
Carolina had been prohibited from celebrating
tho birthday of Washington Gen. Wade
Hampton is accordingly melancholy and i'll
dgnant, and RENTS the celebration to some
future period, when his State shall no longer
be cnslaved.
Truth is truth and ought to be spoken at all
times, especially by would-be Governors No
citizen of South Carolina was forbidden by the
President, OF the Secretary of War, or Col. Black,
to celebrate the day, either by orationS or
dinners, by professions or bel-rnSinSS, by
dancing or illumination, by maslc and mrth
generally. Gen. Hampton might have ad-
dressed his fellow citizens from the rising Of
the sun until the going down Of the same.
Flags might have tapped from every stan IN
the state Even salutes might have been fired,
with only the precaution OF blank cartridges.
And yet The fault-fnding newspapers declare
that the people OF South Carolina were de-
barred by tyrant President and his satraps
from keeping the day, except as one OF HUI
initiation. Fasting, and Prayer
Accuracy of. statement in these times is
highly desirable. The Democratic role just
now is that of Injured Innocence, in spite OF
cipher dispatches, with occasional lapses into
the other role of Indignant Innocence. In all
eases, rs well as the South Carolina case, it
will he wi>eSt for those interested in public
nlnirs TO lonk into the fACtS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24
9musements ano alrftinss Go Night,

ACADEMY OF MUsIC.-2: ola Figlia del Reggimento."
ABBOTT. a,
ACApEMY or MUsIC-S: lies Dragons de Villars," &c.
Aimee.
BooTn's TnEArER.-l:30 and 8: Fifth Avenue"
EAGLE THEATER-l:30: "Ia JOlie ParfumcuSe.
fIfTH AyE<CE THEAtER.-2 and :: Lemons
GRAND OPERA House, and =: THE Two orphans
NEW BROADWAY THFATER-2 and 8: g Our Boys
Nmo's GARDEN.-2 and 3: "ATound the World
OLYMPIC TIEATFR-2 and s: Round the Clock
PARK, THRATER.-2 and 3: " Our Boarding House.
sAN Francisco MINsTREIS.-2 aud ).
Tony PASTORS NEW THEATER.-Naretv: , W.,
.UsION SQUARE THEATER.-l:3O ana 3; "Ihe DAM
chefs." INN, a.,
ACADEMY OF DEsIGN.-Water Color Exhibition:
No SIS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Butter Head
GuSoRE's GARDEN Equestrian Games. ~
uniIET's WONDER TnEGTkR.-2 and s Magical and MI
steal Performance. =, o-,,...,.,
hFw-YoYK AoUARIUM.-Day and Evening.
sTEINwAY HAIL.: Concert. Mine. ESslp44n;c ,,,r
ISIoN LEAGUE THKATER.-2;3O: Lecture Dr l" saviour
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

in the case supposed, would have any revoln-
.tionary faint. 1t would be direct and In
that case the only possible, mode OF obeylng
and enforcing an absolute requirement OF the
Constitution. Now, as from the first IHE
TRIBUNE has but one advice to give: ODey
the Constitution of the United States That
way lie ORDER law, and peace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

far, has been good as compared with that Of fOrm.,
exhibitions. it has hardly equaled the expectation.
ofthose who hoped for large increase Of pubI.
interest In Art, as a consequence of tho Centenns,
Year. The sales of pictures. however. have been
highly encouraging to the Society. NotwithstauS
ing the unusual number and quality Of the priva,.
collections sold during the past few months n.
watercoor artists have received an increasing shan.
Of support. The pictures sold already aggregate !.
amount of nearly $4,000, and purchasers still pre-
sent themselves, Considering the general dep,..
sion, therefore, artists have every reason 10 T.
cheerful, and double reason to be diligen.. m
wearied, and faithful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

happened. The Commission rejects Cronins
vote, the product of months of intrigue, tele-
graphing, and bargain, by a unanimous vote !!
Now the Democrats have the nOn-partisan
Commission they have been praying for. How
do they like it
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

That WIS a strange request for Speaker Rapa,n
to make Of the Honorable House yesterday. tb,,
there should be less cigarsmoking on the floor dn,
ing its sessions Mr.. Randall might have borrovsd
the phrase Of that great American orator. the ner
patetic Pratt, when the college boys got BIN into
small, close room and proceeded maliciousv n
smoke and smoke and smoke" Gentlemen. Won.
Speaker amt ham ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24
Dnelnees Monies.

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They HAVE No Equal.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

The ladies of the Mount Vernon Aid Society of
New-York" are interchangeable in their efforts to sup
port the parent association, to which the country
owes the purchase and preservation OF the Mount
Vernon estate. In order to provide permanently
for the latter and secure the home of Washington
against neglect and decay the ladies now propose to
raise an Endowment Fund, as the proper crown and
completion of their patriotic labors They are pre-
pairing an original and picturesque entertainment,
called "The Mistetoe BJugh," which will be given
at the Academy of Music on the 10th of April next,
under the auspices of tho most active members of
the society The list contains 300 Names headed 10y
Mrs Gen. Arthur and including Mrs. President Bar
nard, Miss Bryant. Mrs. Judge DAILY, Mrs. Doremus,
Mrs. Gerard, Mrs. A. s. Hewitt, Mrs. Rutherford,
Mrs. Stuyvesant, Mrs. Lorillard, Mrs. Livingston.
Mrs. Van Rensselaer, and many other well-known
representatives of New-York society. The enter
prise commcnds itself TO the most generous support
of the gentlemen of our city. .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

Those who intended that the OMahony OBJ
scquies should be political demonstration as
well as mark of respect to the Fenlan
leader, are having their wishes realized. Inc
Irish people have seized readily on this oppo!rr,,
tunity to manifest their discomfort, and VIII
no doubt make an imposing display when the
remains arrive at the capital, where the ma
tional sentiment has always been strongly de-
velOped.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

Peace between Turkey and Scrvia, which has
probably been effected, will give Russia fur
Their time to prepare for war. Were hostllitics
to be renewed at the expiration of the armls-
tice next Thursday, Russia could not without
lasting disgrace permit the Turks to ovcrrun
Servia and place the Moslem standard above
the citadel at Belgrade. But peace concluded,
the Turks will have to evacuate the Servian
towns and henceforth treat the province as
neutral territory. The Russians will still have
ample reason for invading Turkey, and may
rely upon Servlan aid should Prince Milan
discern a fair opportunity to avenge the dis
asters at Alexinatz and Djunis. 1t Is possible
that the Porte will pursue the conciliatory
policy it has begun, but if Russia is intent on
war no concessions which the Turks may
make will satisfy her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24
TRIPLE SH f Z L
THE NEVIS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN-It is understood that peace has been
concluded between Turkey and Scrvia. GO A
Church disestabishment league has been formed
IN England. 60 The remains of Col. O'Mahony
have been taken to Cork. - The Russians have
placed pontoon bridges on the Pruth.
DoMESIIC.-The Electoral Commission was unani-
nous in not accepting Cronins vote from Oregon.
They agreed that Oregons 3 votes should be counted
forHayes and Wheeler by 8 to 7. half-attended
caucus of Democrats resolved not to 90 into JOINT
convention again until Monday. If flibustering Is
attempted Mr. Ferry will count the rest Of the votes
himself.
CoNGRESs.-In the Senate the Naval Appropriation
bill was passed after debate which afforded an or
pOrtnnity to several Senators to give their views OF
the naval service Conrad \. Jordan. cashier of the
Third National Bank of New-York, was arTaimed
for contempt made statement, and was dis
charged The House debated the Sundry Civil APP
preparation BILL aud hearing of the decision OF
the Commission in the Oregon case suddenly ad-
jOurned
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-Samuel j. Tilden ex-
amined in the Body suit about many Old railroad
transactions - James Il. Colgate testified con-
corning Continental Life acknowledgement. 60
The special commercial committee condemned the
stone bulkheads aud the old system of dock depart
ment bookkeeping. == Henry n. SMITHS col
lection of paintings sold for $539Oo. -
Francis McCOnOche was sentenced to Imprisonment
for life for the murder of Maggie Bauer. = Gold,
1914, 1854 los. Gold value Of the legal-tender
dollar at the close $3.50 cents. Stocks active,
cited. and lower, closing weak.
Tuy WrAruER.-TnE TRIBUNE's local observations
indicate clearing W atheT and cool winds to-day.
Thermometer yesterday, $50, 49, 49, at mid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

But one more week remains of the Tenth Annual
Exhibition of the Society of American Artists in
Water Colors. at the Academy, and those who have
postponed well-deseryed inspection of the pictures
have no time TO lose. While the attendance, thus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

The lack of concerted action between the
police who detect and arrest criminals and the
Police Justices and District-Attorney who are
supposed to prosecute them has long been
recognized as the chief reason why so many
escape. statement elsewhere from the Of
fetal records for but six months shows that
while the police arrested 421 persons for three
classes of oilenses, only nine were ever tried
and two of these escaped punishment, one OF
them sngularly enough by pleading guilty.
These facts are enough of themselves to show
the necessity for the investigation which has
been proposed in the Legislature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

Science has taken firm root at Harvard and
is branching outward from Cambridge as a
center Our correspondence to-day includes n
summary of the active work there in teaching
and pursuing the natural sciences. The sys-
TEN of Summer schools is rapidly extending.
1t is an Outgrowth of the great experiment
which the late Prof. Agassiz made at Peniktsc
and still keeps firmly to the principle which
he so vehemcntly insisted on, that the stu
dents shall learn from nature and not from
textbooks. The attendance at these Summer
schools, and also at the Winter courses of lee
lures of the Harvard Natural History Society,
is largely composed of teachers in high schools.
Prof. Shaler shared with Prof. Agassiz the
honor of originating the scheme for teaching
teachers, and at present is the leader of these
enterprises at Harvard, his own Summer
School of Geology being very successful.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

1t would seem as if the healthier condition
of business now existing is due in part to the
foreign trade of the past year. This trade was
very large in the aggregate, but consisted
principally of exports. The country saved
great deal of money on its foreign purchases,
and at the same time enjoyed an unparalleled
sale of its productions. Some encouraging
facts in regard to the subject are stated more
in detail elsewhere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

The description Of the remarkable collection
of autographs and historical manuscripts made
by the late Rev. DR.. William b. Spraguc,
given in another column, this morning, pos
sesscs special interest for scholars. The sets
of illustrative American manuscripts are, with
few exceptions, entirely unique and irreplacea-
blc and it would be Il serious misfortune to
all later students of our history if they should
he scattered or divided. The simple prcsenta-
ton of their character and value ought to be
sufficient to prevent this, and secure them az
priceless treasures for the generations to come
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

Finding that the "fusionist" scheme has
ended in failure, the larger cable company has
announced that it will shortly transmit mes
sases at % cents per word. This is, of
course, intended to coercc the Direct Cable
Company, but that corporation is better pre-
pared for competition than its rival which
strives to pay dividends on inflated capital.
1t is noteworthy that the new rate Is the same
as the Baltimore Company named voluntarily
in its charter. With fair amount of business
il ought to yield reasonable return on the
actual cost and working expenses Of a sub
Atlantic cable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

The last of the labors of Hercules has been
ACCOMPLISHED The three votes OF Oregon are
counted for Hayes and Wheeler. That was to
be expected. But the unexpected has also
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

II never was conspicuous Democratic vir-
the TO withstand temptation long. The latest
dispatches from Washington seem to indicate
o weakening on the part of IL number of Rep
resentatives who have heretofore stood out
against the filibusters, which may aid materi-
ally their outrageous scheme. If the vote in
YESTERDAYS caucus was test, nearly 10
members of the House, in all, have
now Joined this. conspiracy. They pro-
pose first to throw. the continuation OF
the count over till Monday, which will then
leave barely six days in which the work must
he completed The union of the better class
of Democrats with the Republicans ought to
insure joint session to-day, and 1t doubt
less Will, unless the rcvolutionists begin their
Glibustering tactics to defeat even this plain
pr0pOsitiOn. But the mere fact that they are
gaining ground is cause for serious alarm, IN view
of the embittercd feeling OF even the con-
servatiye men of the party and of the utter
rcckessness Of most of the rest. toy. Hen
bricks has assured his friends that he wishes
the count. to proceed, while Mr.. Tilden, it Is
charged, is doing his best to delay it. or
this we can only say that it Is perhaps the
most discredltabe thing that has ever been
alleged against him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

The final report of the Merchants Commit
tee on the system Of stone docks, of which a
full abstract is given elsewhere, is made
largely in reply 10 the structures Of the Dock
Commissioners upon the first report, ana It's
value is greatly increased by the additional
information which further investigation has
developed. While some of the statements OF
the inst report undergo modification, it is only
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

The once opprobrious epithet Of " Southern
"fre-eater" must be formally read out OF the
language. Ben. Hill of Georgia and John
Young Brown of Kentucky are striving to
hold in check the revolutiOnists Of New York,
Ohio and Illinois.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

The proposed abandonment of the New
London Navy-Yard draws out a vigorous de-
Tense, given in another column, of the advant-
ages of the site. The harbor is alleged to be
one of the finest on the coast, and its sitIa-
ton, it is urged would be of strategic import
ance if New-York should ever be threatened
by foreign foe. About the propricty of re-
tanning this depot, there are two opinions, but
we know of 10 good reason why New-London's
should not have a respectful hearing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24
TurY HAVE No EQUAL,
To TIE GENrIEMEN OLE NEw-lORK.

The advantages derived from renewing and
preserving the natural color and ygor Of The ~ ar can
appreciated by those who use PARKRks ilAik Nv LEI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

Alas, poor Hoadly! Where be your gibeS
now? Your legal gambOls9 Your flashes OF
pettifogging that were wont 70 set the table on
a rOaT2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-24

If Mr.. CoDklng is really going through the
remarkable performances reported from Wash
ington, he is likely to suffer the ordinary fate
of political coquettes. Usually they get Tilted
by both sides.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-12-23

We extract the following from the
grain circular Of Mcssrs. j. II. Drake &
Co., Chicago, of Dec. 10: "Corn has been
without material variation ruling weak,
in sympathy with wheat, on Tuesday,
and subsequently iirmer. The weather
in corn districts HIS Uceu uula,VIavIU 70
preparing the corn for market, or for
hauling such as was fit to grind. Con-
trary to the prevalent idea, that severe
cold dries the corn, we note that obser-
walton has taught Us that an
open winter, such as this, cures
corn much better than cold, and
our most serious trouble with disor-
dered corn has been in those summers
succeeding cold winters, when the corn
has been frozen for protracted period.
We hazard the prediction that the cOndi-
ton OF corn next spring and summer will
be unusually good. 10 one takinga cur
sorry glance at the surprising array OF
figures Indicating Chicago's receipts OF
1--we hogs recently there is is pertinent
inquiry. II the crop of hogs is of such
vast proportions has not the comsump-
ton Of corn in first hands been IN Ike
ratio. Cash corn at 43c cost 29s 5i Cork
for orders"