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The New York herald., 1877-03-17
st. PQtrick,a DnY.

The walk to-day in honor of st. Patrick
will be in snow or rain, but those who
honor the Saint will be only the more en-
thusiastic for the difficulties. st. Patrick
travelled throughout Ireland on foot and
never wearied of his labors in the cause of
Christianity. That he was really great
and good man is proved by the respect which
after so many hundred years is still paid
to his memory. The legend that he
expelled snakes from Ireland is prob
ably myth, meaning that he was
the man who dealt the first and
great blow at heathenism in that island.
The Scriptures always allude to the serpent
whether the story be fact or religious
myth the devotion shown by our Irish
citizens to st. Patrick is something
beautiful in its sincerity. 10 them
the anniversary of his birth is fes-
tival in which patriotism and religion
are blended, and neither snow nor hail nor
rain will prevent It's formal observance.
The procession will be immense, notwith-
standing the unfavorable weather. and will
furnish q new proof that the ardor of our
Irish citizens is united with their Order.
In the evening many societies will cele-
brate the birthday of the Saint by
banquets, and at the dinner of the
Friendly Sons of st. Patrick Mr.. Hugh j.
Hastings will preside, and, under the in
spiration Of q four-leaved shamrock, newly
imported for the occasion, will explain the
mysteries of the Saints birth and Of the
origin of the celebrated round towers OF
Ireland. To-day "The Wearing of the
Green" will be the most popular song in
the city, and we wish all success and joy to
those who celebrate the great event.
The New York herald., 1877-03-17
The Usual Story.

South Carolina got rid yesterday Uf four
of her dangerous characters by the only
legal method that never fails-the scaffold
The crime for which these negroes were exc
cuted was murder, but all the condemned
had already been guilty of every villany
that was possible to men of their class and
surroundings. Their last moments very
much resembled those of white men
on similar occasions. The brute
courage which had supported them
in their careers Of rascality proved utterly
unavailing against the cowardice which al
ways afllicts natures morally low, and the
conscience which they had steadily stifed
rose to condemn them by showing that it
had never been dead. Each one of them
found his only strength in reliance upon the
mercy of the Being whose every law he had
broken, and each one fastened to make
earthly confession before he should have to
do it in q court where false testimony
and false witness can never prevent n
righteous verdict. Each one, too, acted
as spokesman for rascals of almost
every degree by charging his fate to
whiskey and bad company. BY this last
earthly act these ignorant negroes preached
a sermon which is worth being listened to,
even as far north as New York, and not only
by the lower classes either. Like causes
produce like results, and there are men who
wear fine clothing, carry university diplo-
mas and drink only the best of liquors. who
are as thoroughly curses to humanity as the
South Carolina murderers, and are prepar-
ing for tho same cowardly ending, even If
the method Of their taking off be moro
fashionable and less public.
The New York herald., 1877-03-17
Police! Police!

Every citizen should read particularly
the report given to-day of the action of the
Police Commissioners with regard to five
detectives remanded to patrol duty for in
efficiency and the suspicion Of connivance
in large robberies. This is excellent from
one side of the case. 1t purges the detec-
tive force of discreditable members and is
q step toward the recognition that detec-
tives have some obligations to the public.
But if it is good with regard to the detective
force, how is it as to the noble army of
patrolmen? Here are officers substantially
if not explicitly charged with collusion
with thieves in some important robberies,
and they are put on duty in positions
where they are to guard the property of citi
zens and where by collusion with burglars
they can continue the practices already ini-
tiated in their detective experiences. This
seems strange course on the part of the
Commissioners; but, perhaps, they cannot
help themselves. Likely enough they would
have preferred to dismiss these men, but
they have not the power. For removal there
must be o trial and witnesses, and the Com
missioners may not be able to legally prove
the facts of which they are morally certain,
and if the men are not regularly removed
the courts would restore them to their places.
The New York herald., 1877-03-17
German Music in New York.

Our German fellow citizens have pro-
found appreciation of music and invariably
give their support to every artistic enter
prise. A large proportion of the audiences
of the Thomas and the Damrosch concerts
are Germans, and they sustain many
smaller orchestras and more musical organ
izations than we can enumerate. 1t is
pleasant to see this hearty, earnest enthu-
siasm for music in all its best forms, and
New York owes much of its artistic promi-
nencc to the German influence. This
city has larger German popula-
ton than any city on the European
Continent outside of Germany, and
it is right that the fact should be
fully recognized. The Germans are par
ticularly fond of their native music,
of such composers as Bach, Click,
The New York herald., 1877-03-17
More Harlem Flats.

From some current reports Of terrible
medical case it seems evident that there
are some flats in Harlem for which the
municipal authorities are not responsible.
At least one Of them is written down rs q
medical man; several Of them constitute o
small circle of the public; and it is possible
that one of them is hysterical colored girl,
though we are inclined TO believe that the
colored girl in the case is a sharp rather
than q fat. All these persons are exciting
themselves unnecessarily over the halluci-
nation of the colored girl who believes or
pretends to believe that her intestines are
the abode of living reptile. If there
is any reptile in Harlem so foolish as to be
caught in such n scrape that reptile is, of
course, the worst flat of all; but we don't
believe any one up there can catch in SO
poor trap as the human body a creature
that has vocal organs yet does not live in
the air and is otherwise wild beast so re-
markable that it would make the fortune of
any ordinary museum. This story of girl
who has n lizard or n toad or fenny snake
inside her is one of the Oldest and cheapest
Of the deceptions that girls subject to the
qnagi mania Of hysteria practice upon those
about them when they are not themselves
the victims of the dclusion. That any in
structcd person should fail for moment to
understand it is all that is queer about it. !
The New York herald., 1877-03-17
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Colonel Forncy loved Horace Greeley.
The priucessc robe will be the favortc.
Ivory satin may be worn With pale blue.
Amethyst silk may be trimmed with yellow.
Mason. tho chess player will locate in 81. Louis.
The Hartford Post Is handsome evening paper.
O for Thackcray to lampoon tho Sptz poodlcl
when tho clouds are dull tho Mediterranean Sea is
gray
A southcrncr suys:-"Havc wc got Key or has Key
gotuss"
A young lady of vicksDurg picked more than a ton
of cotton.
The wives OF Indianapolis elders are now called
elder sisters
Senator william II. Barnum, OF Connecticut, is at
the Fifth Avenue.
A critic IS very severe those people who expert
ment on exercises in music and drive the next door
ncishbors crazy.
A foreign count is said to be a dry goods clerk
New York. This is not tho only case where counter
jumper hasa counterfeit
Tho Cleveland Herald says that no greater wrong
can bo done to IA boy than to brand him publicly by
expclling him from school
Rochester Democrat .--eBlainc, in the opinion OF
tho New York HERALD, has petroleum on tho brain.
This is tho reason he spouls SO"
Detroit Free Prca:--'No woman can beat the telc.
phone and she ought to remember 1t as shc tells her
husband who Is three blocks away to order mackcrel"
There Is about halt inch Of kid glove that Prcsi-
dent Hayes learned to pull 1t IS at the ends
Of the fingers Don't get anybody else to stretch them
for you.
Tho London AMencum OF yesterday states that the
Secretary Of the Society OF Antquarcs Of London has
received telegram from Professor Schlicmonn an
nouncing his intention givo account Of bis cxca-
va,ons at Myccn@ bofore tho society on the evening
oil the ed inst +|
The New York herald., 1877-03-17
Of General mcclellan.

Governor Robinson has promptly made
nomination for the important new Office OF
Superintendent of Public Works, signing
the bill at once and hardly leaving the ink
to dry before sending in name for the con-
frmation of the Senate. The selection OF
General Mcclellan for this responsible post
will be surprise and disappointment to
the democratic politicians of the State,
but qualification to the rank and
file of the party. General Mcclellan
has never taken any part in State politics,
and such slight connection as he has had
with national politics has been rather at the
instigation of others than by self-prompted
choice. The ways and methods of politicians
were never congenial to him. Should he be
confirmed by the Senate he will administer
the public works on business principles
and not in the interest of either political
party. But will he be confirmed?
The Senate is republican and GEN
eral Mcclellan is a conspicuous demo-
crat, but it is difficult to see what the
republican party could gain by rejecting
him. They can surely have no expectation
of forcing Governor Robinson to appoint a
republican, and we do not see how any dem
ocrat could be less Objectionable to them
than one whose character and habits of mind
prevent him from becoming an active politi-
clan. The republican Senate may go fur
thor and fare worse. No democrat could be
less offensive in party sense, and If
the Senate makes up its mind to
reject NIL democrats for that Office the
effect will simply be to continue the present
Canal Commissioners in Office, all Of whom
are democrats and strong partisans. The
Superintendent of Public Works is to be
clothed with the same duties which are now
discharged by the Canal Commissioners,
who are to remain in Office until the Super
intendent is confirmed. Governor Robin
son has, therefore, the whip hand.
The Senate must decide between retaining
the management of the canals in the
present democratic hands, or accepting
democrat of less partisan stripe. If they
reject man so able and respectable as
General Mcclellan on them will rest the
responsibility of defeating the purpose Of
the most important Of the recent amend
ments of the State constitution.
The New York herald., 1877-03-17

Weber, Beethoven, Mozart, Handel.
Haydn, and last. and greatest OF ALL as
many persons are convinced, Rich
ard Wagner Evidence of this love Is
found in the enormous audiences which
have attended the performances OF "The
Flying Dutchman" and 'Lohengrin" during
the present season of opera, and whatever
may be thought of Wagners musical theories
or genius there can be no question as to the
vast service our German citizens have rem
dered to art in general.
The New York herald., 1877-03-17
HAYES, First Mistake.

Naturally every President has to make
and, of course, the first must come some
time. Mr.. Hayes first comes pretty early
and is not q shockingly bad one. He has
merely put Mr.. Frederick Douglass in the
wrong place IN making him Marshal of the
District of Columbia. Mr.. Douglass
proper place is Boston. He should be
made Collector of that port. Boston is
very fond of Mr. Douglass and Mr.. Douglass
reciprocates the sentiment. He is man of
taste. culture. genius and modesty- quail
ties that Boston loves. He was formerly
slave, and that Boston adores. In short,
there are SO many substantial and valid
reasons for making him Collector of Boston
that we almost wish the Senate might reject
the nomination actually made and thus
give the President chance to bestow on
Mr. Douglass distinguished mark of his
favor. 1t seems q sad waste to throw away
Mr. Douglass on the District of Columbia,
where at least one-quarter of the population
arc colored people who cannot appreciate
him and where his most distinguished SER
vice is to stand on the right hand of the
Presidents wife and introduce the guests at
levees and other sitting entertainments.
Mr.. Douglass should go to cool and breezy
Boston. 1t is pity they did not give Mr..
Douglass even the place just given to Mr.
Morrill, and Mr.. Morrill, the one given to
Mr. Dourlass
The New York herald., 1877-03-17

The WEATIIER.-Thc rapid advance of the de-
preston from the Mississippi Valley into the
Middle States caused southcrly winds to prevail
and entering an area of low tcmpera-
ture which extended northward of the
fortieth parallel, supplied the precipita-
tion which the cold converted into snow.
Tho centre of the depression is now probably
crossing the Allcghanies northward of Ten
nessee and may leave the coast in the vicinity of
Cape May. But il is possible that il may follow
the eastern side of the mountains and pass north
eastward over New York, bringing heavy rain
and dangerous casterly to southwcstery winds
ON the coast. In any case shipmastcrs will act
wisely in preparing for "a gale during tonight
and tomorrow. The depression of Thursday has
passcd over Newfoundland, but its influence
still continues to induce brisk westerly winds
IN the British Provinces. Remarkable contrasts
Of temperature are noticeable in the region west
of the Alleghanes. Last evening at Vicksburg
thctbernomcter indicated sevcnty-scven degrees
at Cairo, where u northwest gale prevailed, fifty
one: at St. Louis, thirty-onc; at Chicago, twenty
six. and in Northern Dakota only two degrees
above zero. The conditions favor the develop
meut of tornadocs in the region embracing Ala
bama, Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee Cold
weather will follow the passage OF the present
storm centre over the meridian OF New YORK.
The weather in this city to-day will be warm ana
cloudy, with snow changing to rain, followed py
cold and high winds, probably increasing to I"
The New York herald., 1877-03-17
American Railroad Securities Abroad.

American Railroad Securities Abroad.
The London Times states that American
railroad securities are looked upon with
great suspicion in the London market, and
attributes this want Of confidence to the
fact that the actual condition of our rail
road companies is not placed before the
bondholders and stockholders in the
clearest light; that it has been the habit Of
the managers and their agents to "keep
silent when matters go wrong" and to
prefer making untruthful reports to
letting any facts be made public
which may show to the disadvantage
of the corporation. This unreliabilty
Of statement, the Times insists, enables
watchful "clique of wreckers' to constantly
run down particular stocks, and thus shake
the confidence of the market in all Amer
lean railroad securities, whether really
sound or unsound.
1t is, no doubt, an unfortunate fact that
our railroads have too frequently been un-
der the management of spectators who
have thought more of making the stock of
their companies q football on Wall street,
to be kicked about for their own profit,
than of advancing the substantial and
permanent prosperity Of the roads.
In many instances the men intrusted
with the interests Of the stockholders
have been their most dangerous enemies,
and have intrigued and labored to destroy
the property confided to their care in order
to enrich themselves through the decline Of
the stock. Railroad elections have been a
mere farce. Two or three shrewd directors
have generally been able to ''run the ma
chine" to control their associates and to
insure the perpetuation Of their own rule.
Yet little judgment and firmncss on the
part of those who desire to invest in our
railroad securities would soon render the
tricks of the stock jobbers proftless. It IS
easy to learn what railroad securities are
sound, and quiet confidence on the part
of the public in such stocks would defeat
all the attacks that may be made upon them
by the ''wreckers."
The New York herald., 1877-03-17

THE CoRoNERs JURY in the church panic
case advise the detailing Of policemen to
churches during divine service. A better plan,
however, would be the training Of church ushers
in the work of directing general exits. That
which is possible in the school room should GER
tainly be practicable in adult assemblies of rcgl-
lar attendants
The New York herald., 1877-03-17

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-The stock market
was weak and lower. Burlington and Quincy
and Rock Island railroad stock fell considerably,
the former particularly. Government stocks
were steady and railroad bonds little higher.
Money on call was easy ut Gig 3 per cent
during the forenoon, but later rose to per cent
Dn call, the closing price being 3 per cent on
call.
The New York herald., 1877-03-17

he soon fell. He liked to appoint his per-
sonal favorites, and the Senate was will
ing to crafty him if he would appoint
theirs. The iniquitous system under which
congressman demanded as of right the ap-
pointment of their favorites and workers"
to the places in their States and districts
became so systematized that it was rightly
called the s'machine," and the result was
that Congress, no longer receiving men who
were able to impress their constituents by
their worth or capacity, was filed with
intriguing politicians, who maintained
themselves in Office by sedulously cram
ming the minor places in the government
with their favorites. Patronage" has
almost emptied both Houses of able men.
II has crowded the Senate with men who, as
one of them confessed the other day, cannot
hope for reelection if the President does
not appoint their favorites, and who are OF
course the enemies of a reformed service.
This system led to the disgraceful scandal
of Cabinet Minister taking the chairman
ship of o national committee in Presiden-
tial campaign; to President even openly
calling himself 'the representative OF his
party = to all the monstrous abuses OF
power which excited and disgusted the
country during the last canvass, and by
which, strangely enough, President was
carried into the White House who now
promises to put summary end to such
abuses. He will need the Jealous support
of all good men of both parties, but we trust
he will stand firm and refuse to rest until
he brings the public service back to the
measure Of Washington's ideas.
The New York herald., 1877-03-17
WITH SUPPLEM ENT /.
NEW YORK. SATURDAY, MARCH II, 1877.
NOTICE TO COUNTRY DEALERS.

The Adams Express Company run a special newspaper
the Pennsylvania Railroad and its connections,
leaving Jersey City ut quarter tour A. NJ daily aud
sunday carrying the regular edition OF the HERALD ms far
Harrisburg and South Washington reaching
Philadelphia quarter past six A. NJ. and Washington
fn,ap Al
The New York herald., 1877-03-17

The ABILITY OF TIE Jolly TAR to carry
great deal of brandy is generally conceded, but
the way in which the Wieland's seamcn have
been carrying it is open to criticism by others be-
sides temperance people.
The New York herald., 1877-03-17

Action Is AT LAST being taken to secure par
ticipaton by the United States in the Paris En-
position 1t is not official, to be sure, but on
that account it is all the more likely to be credit
The New York herald., 1877-03-17

WHAT REFORM Is DONG for the city's insane
is explained in another column, with the result
of showing that photographers have not the
slightest conception of the real meaning of the
word 'reform."
The New York herald., 1877-03-17

TIE BoGs OF IRELAND solid, level and
swcct-scented ground compared with that in some
New York streets through which the sons of st.
Patrick will have to pick their way to-day.
The New York herald., 1877-03-17

THE SENATE unanimously approves of the
denomination of Postmaster James, and SO does
The business public.
The New York herald., 1877-03-17

THE PLAY OF "THE DANICHEFFs" is ''on" at
the Supreme Court rooms, and the opinion of the
single critic is awaited with great curiosity.
The New York herald., 1877-03-17

QUERY.-If detectives suspected Of colusion
with thieves are to 90 on duty as patrolmen will
The thieves avoid their beats
The New York herald., 1877-03-17

ANOTHER Doc SHOT because of symptoms of
hydrophobia. OF course he was Spitz. Does
any one hear of dogs of any other breed being
shot for the same cause
The New York herald., 1877-03-17

READ THE CLAUSE which we republish from a
bill touching rapid transit, and then try to dis
cover how such bill comes under the head of
public business at all
The New York herald., 1877-03-17

tom House as it does to the touch, as q special
report explains to-day.
The New York herald., 1877-03-17

SUFFOCATED WITH STOVE GAS.

BUFFALO, N. Y, March 10, 1871.
mag named Michael Zing, aged sixty years, dicd
here to-day from inhang stove gas His wlc. who
was in Tho samc room, is not expected 70 reoovss
The New York herald., 1877-03-17

ARE POLICE OFFICERS also judges, juries and
Commissioners of Correction! Captain Williams
seemed to think so at Robinson Hall yesterday.
The New York herald., 1877-03-17

From reports This morning the probabilities
IRE Aat the aceather in Neo York to-day aciH be
ra,m and cloudy, wiM s',o'c, changing TO rain,
5oLo,ced by cold a'd high aci',ds, probably icreas-
Liu 10 q 0Qlc
The New York herald., 1877-03-17

POLICEMEN should read "Our Complaint
Book" to-day.
The New York herald., 1877-03-17
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

GERMANIA THEATRE--O DIEsE MAEsSEn
BowERY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ALBANIA
BROADWAY THEArRE-KArHLEEs MAvouGSEEx
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-Two ORPHANS
FIFTH AVENUE rHEATRE-BLUE GLASS.
PARK THEArRE-OuR BOARDING House.
wALLACK's THEATRE-MY AWFUL DAD
OLYMPIC THEATRE-PASromiME.
LycEUM THEATRE-ESGLIsu OPERA
UNION SQUARE THEATRE-rHE DAsIcnrrrA
ACADEMY OF MUsIC-LourScRIs.
BOOTHS TnEATRE-A TRir TO THE Moos.
HELLER's THEATRE-pREsrIDIcrrArIoM
EAGLE THEATRE-AIMEE.
THIRD AVENUE THEATRE-RoBERr EMMETT
THEATRE COMTQUE--vARErY.
TONY PASTORS THEATRE-vARiErr.
GILMORE's GARDEN-RAciNG.
TIvOLi NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
NEW AMERICAN observation-disclosures.
SAN FRANCISCO MINsTRELs.
NEW YORK AQUARIUM.
EGYPTIAN HALL-SENsArIoNAL VARIETY.
PARTISAN VARIETIES.
COLUMBIA OPERA HoUsE-vARIEry.
The daily gazette., 1877-08-02
,th ~ M
FIRST EDITION!
MILITARY MEETING.

A meeting of the members of the new
military company now organizing in this
city, will be held tomorrow evening, in
the directors room of the Wilmington
Institute, for the purpose of adopting
rules and bylaws. The attendance Of
all members, and all who contemplate
becoming members, is earnestly request
ed.
The young gentlemen who compose
this new military organization are taking
an active interest in the success of the
affair, and desire liberal support from
the young men of the city. Their object
is to perfect themselves in military drill
and discipline, and to organize a force
upon which the State government can
rely In any emergencies which may arise
similar to those which recently existed,
and still exist, in other States. Owing
to the lack of militia laws in this State,
the members of military companies are
compelled TO bear all their personal ex-
penses Except for arms and accoutre-
ments, which are furnished by the gene
raj government and the procuring of
uniforms and renting suitable armory,
bear heavily upon the individual mem
bers. The American Rifles, with CON-
mendable energy and perseverance, have
successfully struggled through these diff
ficulties,and it is the intention of the new
company to initiate their example, and
assist in the organization of strong, we'll
organized State militia. We hope this
work will be so successfully performed
that by the time of the assembling of the
next Legislature the necessity of the
maintenance by the State of a good
militia will be apparent to every mem
ber.
The members of the new company
hope to not only increase this present
small force, but to awaken a public in
terest in the subject that will not lag
until the State is possessed of militia
force alike credltabie to its standing and
adequate to protect the government
against any threatened danger. ..