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New-York tribune., 1877-09-17

would say, We are not responsible, the Democrats
and Hayes did it, IL would enable the Republicans
to break Hayes down at once"
Mr.. Murat Halstead confirms the current impress
sion that the Republicans have the better chance Of
snccess in Ohio. He says the Democrats rent by
internal discussions and the Republicans though
greatly in want of a clear issue, united. and have
every chance of carrying Hamilton County, which
will decide the elettion. He says, what has been ev-
ident to outsiders from the start that the Democrats
will sell ont Mr. Bishop for the Legislature, bnt. he
thinks, the sacrifice will be in vain He made these
observations to a correspondent Of The Chicago Trb-
une, and concluded with this philosophic predictions
People must choose between evils at last. and the
lesser evil just now appears to be-as | usually find
1t to be-the Republican party. The result Of the
campaign will be a Republican victory. no doubt
The majority will not De an overwhelming one, bnt
believe it will be larger than any the party has re-
ceived during several years"
There is candidate on the Democratic ticket
in Virginia who knows what honesty is. and is able
to say so like man. Gen. James A. Walkers the
man, and he is candidate for Lieut.. Governor.
In his opening speech he said "Repudiation is lar
ceny; fOrcible readjustment il highway robbery
This fearless kind OF talk has stirred mp the read
justors tremendously, and they are declaring that
the other candidates must not be held responsible
for the utterances of man who 'spIrns the plat
form. Yet Gen. Walker has said nothing but the
truth. He said frankly that he in favor Of "any
readjustment of the debt which was acceptable 70
the creditors and honorable to the statc,' and he
was right when he denounced any other kind of ad-
lustment as highway robbery" lie was even in
favor OF increased taxation, If it were necessary 10
enable the State 10 be honest. II requires good
deal of backbone TO enable candidate TO talk this
way IN Virginia now. and il is TO be regretted that
the man who u capable of doing t il moi at the head
Of the ticket instead of in the second place.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-17
Aem'2lotk Dailu Gribnaae,
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER Il. 1877.
JUE NKWS THIS lORNIAG.


FoRTIGN.-The Russians repeated an attempt to
recaptnre the Griyltza redoubt, before Pevna on
Friday. -= The operations against the defenders
OF the Shipka Pass continue -= The japanese
reiellion has been Overthrown. == Constantine
Canaris the Greek Prime Minister, is dead.
DoMEsTIC.-President Hayes received an enthu-
,iastic welcome AZ Cincinnati on Saturday ==t
Is not believed that the Southern Republican Sena-
tors will cooperate with the Democrats for reor-
gamzation of the Senate --= The yellow fever Is
increasing rapidly at Fernandina Fla == Levi
Coffin, the prominent aboltionist, is dead == Ez-
ia A. Hoyt, of New-York. will be appointed Indian
Commissioner
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-Tweed in his testimony
on Saturday, asserted that William b. Woodn
Norris Winslow. Theodore L. Miner, George Bowen
and james Wood paid $40 900 each for assisting
in the passage of the charter of 1870. == Many OF
the CreedmOOr prizes were presented =- Three
persons were drowned in the East River and two
in the North River yesterday, by collisions. --
Gold 1O3li 1O3ls 1O3ls. Gold value of the legal
tender dollar at the close 81 cents; for the silver
dollar, 95l2 cents. == Stocks opened active, but
later were duh, closing strong
TIE Manufactures local observations indi
cate continuance of warmth occasional cloudiuess,
and liability to showers. Thermometer yesterday,
IA, So, 74o.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-17
NEw-YoRK DAILY TRIBUNE MONDAY SEPTEMBER Il, 1877

advancing their material condition ana gives
their children better prospect of assured pros
penty. They are not driven Off; they are
asked to submit to nothing like compulsory
exile; they control their own movements; they
are free agents, and IN some cases they may
show themselves filter for freedom, than some
have thought them, by taking this very step.
A statement is made upon the authority OF
Mr.. b. f. Porter President of the lhberan
Exodus Association, in Charleston, ,. u, that
in that State alone $4,000 persons have signi-
fed their desire to be transported to LiDeria'
In North Carolina there is a similar assocla-
ton. Fifty-one persons mostly III famines'
wish to 90 to Liberia this Autumn, offering
$1,1O5 as their own contribution to the ex-
penses of the voyage and outfit. In Selma,
Ala, it is stated that 900 wish to go, beng
"willing to pay all they have to get away.
Probably authentic reports from all parts or
the South would give similar facts.
We should be sorry to believe that anything
like oppression or even of poverty and scarci-
ty of employment, were the occasion OF tins
desire to emigrate; nor is there any reason TO
suppose such to he the case This wish to try
the experiment of colonization probably arises
from spirit of enterprise perfectly honorable
to those who are possessed by it. If freed
man prefers to remain here and face manfully
all the disadvantages of his situation, for him,
too, we should have the same respect. Whetn-
er he emigrates or not, if he is sober, indus
trious and thrifty, he is serving his race IN
his day and generation. If he elects to labor
upon the African rather than the American
continent, we do not see why he should not
have liberty of choice, and such help as he
may absolutely need in his peculiar condition
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New-York tribune., 1877-09-17

One of the oldest colleges outside of the New
England States-the University of PcnnSylva-
nia-has concluded TO offer instruction in GER
tain subjects to young women as well as to
young men. The concession does not extend,
however, to the academic department, though
it embraces useful studies and may offer
needed facilities to women who would. other
wise be compelled to do without them.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-17

pendence. While there are Greeks under
Turkish sway, the Hellenic nation cannot be
expected to remain passive spectator OF con-
fct which promises to hasten their freedom.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-17
amnssments ano Alcciinss Co Night.

BoorH's THBATRE-1:30: ia Jolie ParfumeuSe
Aimee.
RRoADw Az THEA ATRE-" The Danites."
BRYANT's OPERA HOUsE-NCyro Mnstrels.
EAGLE THEATRE" The Ticket OF Leave MAIL
MASONIC TEMPLE" Blind Tom" 80
MUNICIPAL HALL-"OratOrO kehearsHl.
Nmo's q ARDEN-" Wild Flower or MeXlco.
PARK Tn ATRE-" The Crushed Iragedian'
SkN FRANCISCO MiNsIR IS. .
USIoS SQUARE THEATRE" Struck on =,
WIIIACkis THEATRE" Robinson Crus0e."
AMERICAN INsTTUTE-Anpual Far.
CUyORE's GARDKN-Coucer'.
NFw-YoRK AoUARIUM-Dav and Evening.
34rd-sT REFORMED CHURCH. Temperance meeting
New-York tribune., 1877-09-17

The opening of the Toxic Exhibition de-
notes further progress in Japan. This native
enterprise is designed to enable foreigners to
learn the resources of the Empire, as well to
excite greater interest i'll home industry.
Should it be entirely successful, the japanese
Government will doubtless persevere in its
intention to hold an international Exhibition
in 1880. The overthrow of the rebellion will
enable it to give the project greater atten-
ton.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-17

President Hayess speech on Saturday night
nj Cincinnati, in response to the eloquent adj
dress of the Rev. DR.. Lilienthal, was one of
the longest and freest he has yet made. The
key-note Of it was given in the terse
and telling sentence, in which, after point
ing out the signs of returning prosperity,
he said: "We do not claim for any
administration the advantages that come to
{" the country from good corps, but it seems to
"me that we may ask some approval from our
"fellow-citizens, if we have placed a large part
&" of our country in a condition to give their full
attention to the raising OF crops" That seE-
tence tells the whole story of the paclfication of
the South-the release from harrassing political
excitement the quiet and composure that come
with independence and selt-goyernment, the
freedom to "give their full attention" to the
crops which insures n good return. 1t Is
this subject chat evidently lies closest TO
the Presidents heart. He warns to 1t
with a lofty enthusiasm when he declares
that he feels that he is % 'treading in the path
"way marked out by the fathers" and that
" his hope, his ambition" is to see " the an
cicnt concord and friendship" restored. The
hint in the closing paragraph of the address
that "what has been done has not been done
merely because we could not help dong it,
- but because it was wise and right to do It,"
is one that ought to be needed The Presi-
dents duty seemed so plain, and his course so
easy, that he has had perhaps too little credit
for the effort which it cost him.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-17

The loss of the redoubts which Gen. SEQ
belief carried before Plevna on Tuesday, Is a
serious blow to the Russians, who had cap
tured them after desperate struggle, and
might have held them, had that brave officer
been promptly reinforced. AS it was, he
appears to have repeated the blunder by
which Shackoskoy lost the last battle. in
not having sufficient forces at his command to
follow up the success he had achieved. The
Russians will now have to base their hopes on
retaining the Grivitza redoubt. which the
Turks endeavOred to Tecapture on Friday.
Their losses are enormous but the Turks must
also have suffered proport0nately.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-17
Dusincss Nonees.

DYFING AND CLEANING.- Take your dyelnS
and cleaning 10 the New York Dveng and Printing EsaD
i1hmont .. Duane st. 752 Broadway and go 6thaye y y
anu 6 and PierepOnt-st Brooklyn Esabs ed 90 years
New-York tribune., 1877-09-17

The measures Of the MacMahOn Government and
its Monarchical cO-cOnsprators have already pro-
duced one result unwelcOme as 1t must have been
unexpected. The correspondents OF the London Jour
nails fortnight ago. called attention to the tact OF
a surprising increase in circulation, and direct IN
finance upon the popular opinion of the Republican
press of France. One of them states that IL mas
"actually increased its sale enormously, carried IL
broadcast over provinces where 1t never went pe-
FORE and has greatly elevated its spirit NOT only
the press of Paris but also the provincial ana oca
journals throughout France, share in the popularity
and adopt the graver tone beftting serious crisis
One opposition paper" we are told, has lhcreasea
Its sale eightfold since May 16, and another has
added 1000 propagandist copies to its circuia-
"tion" The position assumed by the Republican
party required precisely such change of tone In the
journals which have hitherto been constrained to
minister to the national love of persiiage and cpl
grammatic smartness, even in discussing vital sub
iects and the fact that such change has been ac-
companied by an enormous accession of circulation
shows as nothing else could, how profoundly the
French people are moved With such spirit. even
disaster great the death of ThierS may be
borne If the techncalities of judicial procedure in
France allow Gambetta to retain his liberty for a
month longer as now seems probable, the Republic
may yet triumph and the alternative OF "suDIns-
sion or gnatiOn" be offered to It's sham Execu-
tive.
Let us seel How long has 1t been since Reiormers
of the verdant type were diligently voting ana
working for the Hon. James OBrien rs Re
form candidate, in the earnest belief that his al
lance with the Republican party had led to the eX-
posure of the Tammany Ring, and woud
insure the downfall Of Tammany itseltf DO
these verdant Reformers remember how in
tolerant they We're Of friends more
versed in political WAYS and more skep-
teal about the merits of O'Bren and his klndf DO
they remember how they insisted that any man vino
refused to sustain oBrien must necessarily be
an ally Of the Ring Well, well times
have changed. If these gentlemen read Mr'
O'Bren's bill Of sale. and Mr. Tweeds tes-
timony there anent, it Will be in order for them
to compress themselves very Small In obscure cor
ners for some time to come.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-17

The O'Bren-B Bixby episode is altogether the
most amusing that the Tweed investigation has
developed. Tweed says that he bought one
half of O'Brien's claim, to give him hush-money,
and that Senator Bixby acted as OBrens
agent. Principal and agent, being questioned
by the ever-prompt reporter before they had
an opportunity to compare notes, told different
stories. Bixby said that he did sell the claim
to Tweed for O'Brien, but that there was
nothing wrong about it. OBrien denied
that such transaction ever took place And
each has been compelled to stick to his
line ever since, O'Brien being especially obstl-
nate, although Tweed produced on Saturday
O'Brien's written assignment of one-half the
claim to Dewey, Tweed's secretary. so no"
O'Brien is angry with Bixby for having adj
mitted anything at ALL and Bixby Is angry
With O'Brien for having repudiated his own
agents words, and both of these vlrtuous per-
sons are angry with the public for listening
at all to Tweed, an individual, in their
opinion, unworthy of the slightest confidence
New-York tribune., 1877-09-17

Our London letter gives us some account of
the profound concern with which the news of
the death of Theirs was heard in England
and on the Continent The just and discriml-
mating estimate, which the letter embodIes, of
the character and achievements of the great
Republican leader comes from the hand Of a
correspondent whose knowledge of European
politics is full and thorough and has been the
result of long and intelligent observation.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-17

Lord Derby's arrogant demand that Greece
shall renounce all intention of making war on
Turkey. is explainable on the ground that she
is weak State, and has hitherto allowed
England to interfere too much in her
affairs The reply of the Greek Minister,
in which he disavows warllke purposes, but
asserts the right of Greece to continue her
armaments, is creditable 10 his pluck and inde-
New-York tribune., 1877-09-17

In State where, on a vote of more than
half million, there is narrow margin be-
tween the parties of sometimes only three or
four thousand votes, eyN small blunder is a
dangerous thing The letter of a staff corre-
spondent from Toledo, printed elsewhere
seems TO reflect the opinion that the change
in the Postmastershlp in that city may cause
serious embarrassment to the Republicans OF
Ohio. If it should prove to be So there will
be;reason for the reflection that a Reform policy
should know no exceptions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-23
BAYONNE'S LITTLc. RING.

DEVELOPMENTS TOUCHING THE INTEGRITY OF
CITY OFFICIALS.
The evidence taken by special committee OF the
Common Council of Bayonnc, N. j., in regard to the
alleged corruption Of certain public officials was made
public yesterday. The charges preferred by Mr.
John wiliey, formerly Coroner IN New Yoyk city
and resident OF Bayonne. Mr. Wdcy was OK
anime and he stated that he had personal kn owl.
edge OF the alleged transactions, but would produce
witnesses to prove ihcm.
John W. Mitchell prominent contractor who has
done considerable work In Bayonnc testified that
December "a, 1914, no me, Colonel Van Baskirk in
eating house in Church stree, New York. and there
paid him s1l0 divided and placed in three envelopes
one oil $50 for Van Buskrk one OF $50 for CITY Clerk
Hamilton and one Of $50 Tor Guy Surveyor smith.
His reason for paying this money because
witness that they the and vitness) could keep ths
contract OF all city WORK y paying dividend to the
city officers mentioned. He and Peck, according TO
his statement then entered into compact TO get all
would he no other bidders. Whom the contract for
work Forty-fourtn street an TO be given out Peck
and witness arranged that the former should bid $780,
while Mitchell was TO bid $40 the profits 10 be divided
The plan carried with regard 10 tho ave-
nue. abutment when Peck bid $500 and Mitchell
$40 In both these cases the witness testified tho
price paid was far in excess OF what the work was
really worth.
Peek and Hamilton denied that any such understand
ing existed between Themselves and Mitchell, Hanil
ton stating that when bids are received ~ him tbey
arc never seen by Interested parties. NJ van BUS
KIRK who was Street Commissioner. explained the
$40 item by stating that IL was for services rendered
10 an adIusimen bstwoen Mitchell and former pnrt-
ner. He denied having given any money 10 smith or
Hamilton. Mr.. Van Buskirk mas instituted suit
aeainsl Widsy Tor malicious prosecution, laying the
damages al S. 600.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-23
TRANCE SPEAKING.

THE SPIRIT OF JUDGE EDNoSDs sPEAKs
THROUGH FINALE MEDIUM.
Mrs Cora l.. Is. Richmond, the trance speaker, OF
Chicago ILL., spoke last euenng before the Society Of
Brooklyn spirtuaiis,s at Everett Hall When she
was introduced to the audience was stated that she
would DO influenced BY the spirit Of the late Judge
Edmonds song was Then sung WITH piano accom-.
panncnt, during which Mrs. Richmond sat with
closed eyes and s.roked her forehead with her right
hand at intervals. Al the conclusion of tho song
she arose aud, with opened eyes and measured
words, commenced by addressing herself In rather
dgnhcd way to tho chairman and the ladies' and gen
tlcmcn present The spirit OF Judge Edmonds had
some doubt about making tnoso believe who had for
years refused listen 10 the teachings Of Sprituaism
bu. for those who had accepted its truths he had no
fear Those " no know him during his hfs knew we'll
that he was no uiopan. lie did not wonder Al me
lack OF human appreciation of the spiritual LIE whea
no realized how different the laws Of human gov.
ernments wero from those governing spiritual lie
In his earth life he believed In NO saddsn
changes He was no politician, but always wisnsd
to see the laws amended us to give proper prosc
ton TO all He saw tho steady Increase OF political
corruption but no expected that laws would be passsd
IN full accordance with the golden RUE. There would
he SAID be gradual growth from ignorance knowl
edge. humanity never went backward, notwithstand
ing and fell Spirits did not, ne said. work
upon human laws. Human laws were too corrupt foi
In solemn conclave, and there were among
them those who had onco been statesmen
earth some Who had made speeches which accom-.
pishod good. but thore weSe no politicians there.
Tue spirits never took crest In special localities
only In the welfare Of the country at large No spirit
above the average gambler would take an interest Ia
such thing AS tho moving OF city hall or capital
In reference to The iaborng men, the spirit stated that
while II was important that they should rsocivs pro-
per compensation tor their WORK and have the CON.
forts OF lie, 1t was more important that they
should teach themselves TO De patient and brave under
mdrected law. They should preserve their integrity,
honesty and truthfuness and think Of the better s
into which they we're to enter. The Esprit Of Judge
Edmouds" stated. In conclusion, that he Vas accom-
plshing greater good for humanity where he nov
Than he could were he on tho earth, and that had
no desire TO return 10 his earthly abode
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-23
RACING IN ENGLAND.
SECOND DAT OF THE YORK August MEETING.
LONDON August o. 1871.

SECOND DAY OF THE YORK August MEETING.
LONDON August ~, 1871.
This the second day Of the York August meet
Ing The principal event ON the card-the Great Ebor
Handicap Stakes-broaght out a 1eld OF ten horses,
and was won by II Gladiatore, against whom six to
one was land in tho latest betting, with Mrs. Pond q.
twelve 10 six, second, and Aggethorpo at twenty 10
one, ;hrd.
The following Is a summary :-fhe Great Ebor Handi-
cap Stakes of 500 sovs. added 70 . sweepstakes OF
20 sovs. each 10 forfeit and Only II declared the
winner of any handicap value 100 subsequent TO
the declaration OF the weights TO carry bs OF two
OF that value OF 200 scvs 10 lbs OF thrce or
one value 500 sovs u bs EXTRA the second horse 70
receive 100 out OF the stakes, and tho third to
savo his stake. Two miles over the Old Course; 40
subscribers, 2; of whom pay sovS each.
THk HoRsER
Mr.. n. Dawson's Dr. c. H. Gladatore, by CladiRteur,
out oil Scottish Queen, years, st. II ibs.......
Mr. Whttaker's b. T. Mrs. Pond. by Psrmcsan, OUT
OF Lady Highthorn, years, at. lbs. ......... 2
Mr. Northru'sb &. Agge,hcrpe by Cattle irai, out OF
Fair Agnes, years, st.... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 8
TUE WINNIE. s..
The for tho great Handicap Stakes ut York,
to-day WIS won by H. G!adatorc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-23
PIGEON SHOOTING.
AN INTERESTING MATCH SHOT YESTERDAY AT
SEA aIRT--NEw YORK BEATS PHILADEL-

AN INTERESTING MATCH SHOT YESTERDAY AT
SEA aIRr--NEw YORK BEATS PHILADEL-
rHIA.
Que of the most interesting pigeon matches that
has been this In the Statc of New Jersey
of yesterday In small park at Sea Grt, N. j..
about half way between the Monmouth House and the
Beach House. The match was between New York and
Philadelphia and each city represented by nine
gentlemen They were to shoot according to the
Long Island Club rules, 81 yards, and
traps and so yards boundary at 10 brds each.
II was charming afternoon aud number OF persons
the ground taking quite active interest In
the proceedings There were plenty Of birds on baud
OF q toleraby good stamp ana the shooting was really
good. Messrs Hamilton, Hastings, Angel ano Yates,
OF New York, killed all their birds, and Messrs.
owens and Grecn Of Philadelphia, were equally sue
cessuL Tho New York men then shot Off birds In
order to select their representative and that honor
birds. Mr.. Owens then defeated Mr.. Green In the
struggle between them for the championship OF the
Philadelphia, killing i've BIRDS to the latters four.
TAe two champions OF New York and Philadelphia
then came together to decide the match, was
agreed to shoot at 10 BIRDS each. Mr. Hamilton Sc
cured first place for New York, he killed to his
opponents g. Mr. Hamilton shot very WELL killing -
diamond pin as prize and Mr. Owens awarded u
rifle OF fine workmanship. Mr. Henry X. Chester, of
Philadelphia, OBLIGATED as referee, and the judges were
l., D. Myers OF New York; 9. H. Sandturd OF New
York, and Judge Payson, OF Philadelphia. The iol-
lowing is a record OF The shooting:--