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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-25
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-25

LAWYER, must know what is the usual tecipical
significance of the phrase GIN the presence"
It never indicates any executory act. The re-
lation which it holds to the deed which is at
tested is passive and not active. Nor is the
mere silent "presence of the two houses by
any. means so insignificant as Mr.. COnkling
asserts. It is to them that the President of
the Senate makes his declaration of the result
He might, Mr.. COnkling says keep silence, II
the Senators and Representatives have nothing
to do with the count; but it seems to us that,
being required to do a certain act. it cannot
be completed without declaration on the part
of the doer
These considerations are important, not be-
cause they will be allowed to affect what APP
pears to be fOregone conclusion, but because
the nature of the authority assumed should be
distinctly understood. Much more pathological
than Mr.. Conlling is MIR. Tucker of Virginia.
He declares that to his mind the word pres
"ence" is most impressive; and he quotes the
Bible: eff thy presence be not with me, carry
Gus not up hence" This, he says, implies
superintendence, direction and care" But
until MIR. Tucker can show that two persons
in the presence of third person always exer-
direction and cafe" his quotation has no
force 1t is merely begging the question to say
that "prescnce" IN the Constitution implies
overriding authority, for in that case
the House might forbid the President
of the Senate to open the certificates at
ALL Mr.. fuckers divine illustration illustrates
too much. The gentleman becomes great
deal more sensible when he supports the Elec-
toral Compromise bill "because it Is essential
"to the peace and happiness of the country"
This we can understand. Let the matter be
put upon the right basis and not upon fcti-
tious and quibbling one!
IF those who defend the scheme proposed
upon It's merits are right, what need is there
of any amendment of the Constitution, or OF
any further legislation upon the subject We
have already all the provisions which we need,
if the supporters Of the pending measure are
right. Yet is there one Of them, with all his
confidence in his own Interpretation, who
would be willing to leave the case as it stands,
without definition and further declaration,
until the present exigency is repeated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-25
SpnILLNG TILE COINT.

The more one examines the hybrid tripartite
commission, the more objectionable does 1t ap-
pear Even suDposing that Congress possesses
The power 10 pass upon the validity OF the re-
turns, can Congress delegate that power to
another body2 Can Congress create Offices nn-
known to the Constitution or TIE statutes and
ill them with its own members and with men-
bers of the Supreme Court Can Congress i'm
pose upon the Justices duty foreign to their
proper functions These are grave questions
Y;hch some OF the gentlemen lii Washington
appear 20 have overlooked.
There is another point that demands notice.
The title of Ir. Hayes or Mr.. lIdcn to the
Presidency may very well be brought be
fore the Supreme Court for Judicial decision.
If il be not directly presented, it may he in
yoved in s0me suit arising lcgitimatey ont of
this disputed election. What then will be the
result The highest Of our tribunals will be
called upon to decide the most delicate and
important question that can be submitted to
il, and a majority of the bench will be disqual-
fled 90 sit. Five oft OF the nIc Judges will
have already passed upon TIE case before trial.
Two of the remainder will be enough to de-
eide one of the most mOmentous ISSUES ever
presented TO court of law. Thus we shall
have spoiled good court to make bad COM
mission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-25
QUESTIONS or SIYLE-"W THE PRES

1t is curious, after all the pains which the
trainers OF the Constitution took with the
phraSeolOgy of that document chat at this late
day we should be embarrassed by antiquities.
The point made by Senator COnklins seems at
first to be strong. The original reading of the
Constitution provided that the electoral GER
tiiicates should be opened, and " the votes
" counted in the presence of the Senate and
House OF Representatives. The Committee
ON the style of the document amended it so
that il read, rs II now reads Shall open all the
Z" certificates in The presence of The two houses
"aul the votes shall then be counted Mr..
ConK,ing argues that this meaEs that in either
ease the votes shall be COUNTED by the two
houses, and that The revised reading merely
defines more sharply the provision of tho first.
Upon fair construction, 1t seems 10 Tia 10 signify
something exactly opposite. According to the
original phrasc0logy there might be some
reason for claiming that the votes We're to be
counted by those in whose presence they were
corpted. but rs the committee altered the
language, the propncty OF such an interpreter
,ion is immeasurably lcssencd. There would
he nothing sophistical in saying that the COM
mittce meant that it should not for a moment
be understood that the votes were TO be
counted by the senate ana House. Mere
"presence - certainly does not imply authority
to count. Others are prcscEt-the clerk. the
sergeant alarms, the pages the spectators. 1t
is not pretended that the minor officers OF
either body have any constitutional right TO
engage in the canvass. The law requires that
Will shall be signed, sealed, published, and
declared in I" the presence of given
number of witnesses, who shall attest
the fact in the presence of each other" but
it does not follow that they may dictate the
terms OF the instrument. Mr.. CoukliDg, as u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-25
THE NEFS THIS MORNING.

FoRlIGN-Tho Italian Chamber of Deputies has
passed the Clerical Abuses bill. 60 The Dutch
Government has prohibited the importation OF Ger
man cattle. - Gen. Gardia of Costa Rlca has
failed to secure the aid of Guatemala in cOntem-
plated war against Nicaragua.
DoMEsrIC.-John X. Mcpherson DEM is elected
, Senator from New jersey. - Judge Davis has
become tie prominent candidate in the voting for
Senator ia Illinois. - 1 he Democrats have nom
mated Joseph l.. Caven for Mayor of Philadelphia.
- The Wcodin resolutions the electoral
count were discussed III the State Senate.
CoNGREss.-In the Senate the day aud night we're
devoted TO discussing the Compromise blil' ana MI
Sargent opened the debate i'll opposition Mr. Conk-
ling concluded his argument favOring il, and Mr..
Morton. Mr.. Bayard and Others followed. In the
House, the Senate bill extending the time for COM
pleting the Texas Pacific Railroad was reported IA
yorably, and Mr. Woods resolution referring the
Presidents message on the of troops i'll the South
to "a special committee, with power TO send Tor pei
sons and papers, was adopted after debate.
CITY AND SUBUKBAN.-Canal boat owners held
meeting in favor of low tolls. - Gen. Woodford
succeeded District-Attoruey Bliss. - over
OOOG tons of coal sold at auction at prices
q little lower than those of December. - Gen.
Viele made a statement before committee of the
Aldermen as to the waste of CrotOn water 60
Ncw-York business men petitoned for change OF
the usury laws - The Grand Army of the Re
public Of this State held its animal encamppsnt
- John Roberts, one of the Astoria maHhed
burllars was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment
- Gold, 1OGll, 106ls, 1O6. Gold value OF tie
legaItender dollar at the close, $3.50 cents Stocks
active and lower closing weak
TIE WEATHER.-THE TRIBUNE'S local Observa-
tions indicate a continuance of cold, clear weather
Thermometer yesterday, 1So, 2Go. 1o0; at mid
might. 1872.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-25

There has been another shifting OF the
Kaleidoscope in Illinois The withdrawal OF
Gen. Logan and the subsequent nomination OF
tx Chief Justice Lawrence by the Republicans
have been followed by more dramatic sur
prise achieved by the Democrats. They have
deserted Gen Anderson, the candidate for whom
ex-Gov. Palmer was withdrawn, and rallied in
a body to the support of Judge David Davis OF
the Suprem, Court, whose name had recently
disappeared from the ballotings. The last bal
lot taken is as curious as any. Judge DAVIS
falls off somewhat in his vote, and the Re-
publican members seem now to be deserving
Judge Lawrence for Mr. Haines, Il candidate
who has received heretofore only frugal
half-dozen votes. In this singular scramble
for high Office, the one thing certain seems
to be the final defeat of Gen. Logan. II this
excites regret anywhere, it will be chiefly be-
cause it may fOrcshad0w the loss of Eepub-
lcan vote in the Senate. Gen. Logan owes 1t
10 his craftsmanship and TO the opposition OF
independent men. 1t may be added that the
election Of Judge Davis the Judge VINO,
Washington dispatches have declared, was
likely to be the fifth Judge III the Compromise
Commission, wOuld throw lurid light on the
possibilities OF that plan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-25
omusrmen,s ano aleeiinas Co Might.

FIFTU AvEvCw TnEArER.-" Lemons"
GLAND OPERA IOy sE.-" Man and Wife,
LyCPUM TIIUATER.-" Lady of LYONS" Booth :,
NEW BROADWAY TIL AFTER" Uuco Toms Cabin,
NIBios GARDEN" Around the World IN 50 Days.
PARK THEATEa.-'' The Geneva Cross"
San FRANCISCO NINsTRtIS
Tony PASTORS INV rHEATER-Nanetv,
UNIUN SQUARE IHrA1ER-: Miss Mutton
WALLACK'S rlEATER.-" All for Her.
ACADEMY OF Decentralization OF Water Colors'
BIBLE HoUsE.-New- York Prison Association. ~.
BROADWAY, MEAN Thirty fLFrllsE-Centchnlal butter
Head. .,---
CHARIIFR CHAYEI.- Lecture The Rev. DR. John hai''
CB.CkEkING HALL. Lecture. Judge Brady.
CoopFR INsrITUrR-Jrcturc. Din Eugene Dupuy.
GIINoRE's GAkDEN.-Eput strau Games. . -
uhLER's WONDER THEATER.-Magical ana musical fer-
NEw-YoRK AQUARIUM.-Dav and Evening.
PRILIPs PRESBYTERIAN CHURCh-iActure' fIo! T. ~
Lindsey.
sTEINwAY HAII--Readings. Hermann Linde
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-25

general reduction of banking capital. The
action of several of our banks gives occasion
for the belief that if the present rate OF tax
alton is continued many of them will reduce
their capitals or close their doors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-25

The newly established trade in American
cattle aud fresh meat in England will be
stimulated by the scarcity which the ravages
OF the rinderpest in Germany is producing.
1t generally follows that the impulse which a
branch of trade thus receives results in perma-
nent benefit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-25

Senator Conklmg declares his belief that
CIV. Hayes was fairly elected. This an
nmlncement will throw large number OF
eussips out of employment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-25

In consequence of the failure of a few life in
snrance companies and the revelation III at least one
instance of atrocious fraud and Acknowledgement,
very bitter feeling has been excited on the subject
in the public mind There is some danger that
this feeling may be carried to excess
and applied where it is not deserved The
February number of TIE Sdnitdri0n. calling atten-
ton to this danger, presents detailed statement OF
what the twcnty-six companies belonging TO the
Chamber of Life Insurance have done and are
actually doing. During a period of thirty
two months between April. 1874, and November
1876. inclusive. those companies paid $685., 1922
for death and endowment claims. or these, the
"endowInents were less than 8 per cent, SO that
nearly forty-nine million dollars were paid
to survivor-to the families OF men who
thus provided against the evil day. The
PAYMENTS run with remarkable evenncss through
the period, in no month amounting to less than
81 $50 COO 1t is calculated that about six hundred
families are thus relieved from distress. if rot pow
2rty, every month and that thirty thousand children
per year thus obtain the opportunity for good cdu
cation and start in the world. While it is very de-
siiahlo that feeble insurance companies should he
weeded out il would he terrible mistake TO over
throw public confidence in sound companies and in
system which confen such widespread benefit.
-
Among the most useful and inspiritng pages Of
that useful book. THE TRIBUNE ALMANAC for 1877
are those from AZ 10 IS. which contain a complete
list of all the smaller civil offices at the disposal of
the party in control of the General Government, a
sort of "Ofcc-seeker's Directory" in fact II the
patriots ambition turns toward tho customs ser
vice, he will find here schedule Of all the snug
places from which he may select that most suited to
his taieuts and demands, from the ST. Mary's (Mdl
surveyorship. with $3.50 annual salary. to the col
lectorship Of the port Of New-York at $4,000 per
year and perquistes. The foreign and diplomatic.
postal and internal servicein short. tho complete
panorama of the inner workings of the Government
will be made by this simple means to pass In re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-25

view; and the taste mnst be very critical and IA.
demand exacting which do not here find satisfa.
ton and encouragement. OF course the next tbi,.
il to get the office, and here too tho Almanac win
be useful for it gives full lists Of all prominent ON.
ciais in the executive and legislative branches a
government, persons who WELD that mysterion.
power called " influence"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-25

There seems to be no anticipation now that
the opponents of the Compromise measure VIII
ATTEMPT to defeat it in the House by tilibustcr-
ing, as some of its friends feared. Such a
method of preventing its passage would he
dscreditabe There should be fair, square
vote upon 1t, with us little as possible OF the
lodging that Washington dispatches predict,
and with that record the men who believe ire
measure mschiev0us and dangerous can be
content. This final vote, it is believed, Will
he reached this week. The Senate went into
an all-nght session last night so as to eX-
haust debate in the House the bill will be
taken up to-day, and though two-score
speeches, already announced, stand III the
way, a vote is looked for this week. And
when the bill has become law, if it should,
the people can watt with minds undiyerted
by such Senatorial debates as that OF yester-
day. to see the promises of its projectors full
filled
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-25

The bulk of engineering opinion on the AshtabuI.
bridge disaster has all along favored the belief ts
the train was partly of the track. Portions Of tia
evidence favor this view, but yet il is not fully
supported. Some recent testimony points to a Sim
pier explanation while Offering clearer idea Of TIA
whole 1t appears that the bridge itself
was under great lateral strain from high wind
when the train reached it. This strain was Of courss
doubled or rather Quadrupled when the train WA
on the bridge, since the train gave a much greater
surface to catch the wind II should not be difficult
to ascertain whether the bridge was sufficiently
strengthened to meet such lateral strain, sincs
that was among the contingencies to be thought Of
when tho structure was planned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-25

The petition presented in the Assembly yes
terday by Mr.. Cowdin will hardly arouse the
opposition usually made by country members
to any movement towards a repeal of the usury
laws. 1t does pray for this repeal, but the
law, whose passage is requested, not only pro-
hibits the exaction of rate of interest greater
than seven per cent, but provides that the
excess may be recovered by an action begun
within two years. This proposed legislation
has the sanction of great number OF our
prominent business men, whose names will
give the accommodation great weight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-25

The Long Island jury and judge seem to
be of one mind about the masked burglars.
Another was found guilty yesterday, the jury
taking ten minutes to think the matter over,
and Judge Pratt promptly sentencing HIM to
20 years imprisonment These are hard
times for persons of lax views about personal
property. 1t is TO be hoped they will never
improve.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-25

The Boston people, to the number Of 1000. met 4,
Faneuil Hall on Tuesday 70 indorse Conference ana
Compromise, the Mayor in the chair. The resolu.
tons were offered ny that shrewd and honest Gen.
teInaD. Mr.. William Gray, and they are valuable :.
showing how o conservative and cautious man a
property regards the proposed measures They com.
mend the plan; they earnestly beg Senators ana
Representatives to support 1t, and they think A
"enttled to the cordial approval OF the whol.
people," And why Because it will tend 10 ALA,
excitement, restore confidence, and put INF.
active employment the industry and enterprise a.
the land" They further regard it :" as new illn.
tratIon Of the strength of our Goyernmentn a. a
most assuredly is. Bnt it is a remarkable fact
which ought TO be taken notice Of, that Mr Ora,
does not put into these resolutions word Of n,
constitutlonaity of the measure. They plead noth
ing but necessity and expediency. Is not this. A.
any rate better than long discussions Of the exae,
meaning Of the word "presenceP
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-25

The New-Jersey Democrats carried 1t through.
Mr.. Mcpherson had given them $40, 1000 for the
Presidential canvass in their State, and this
potent argument seems to have been sufficient.
There il, of course, no end of charges about
its having been reinforced by others OF
the same nature, and of counter charges
that Secretary Robson and other Re
publican candidates made liberal use OF
similar arguments to no purpose. The whole
affair is well calculated to exalt public rever-
ence for our highest Legislative office, and Tor
the methods by which it is attained. TO be
represented by man of Mr.. McPherson's
training and caliber will be new experience
for New-Jerscy, and not even comiortable
experience for the Democratic portion OF her
citizens. Bat they must learn to get used to
such things. This was q Reform campaign, and
Mr.. McPbersens election is one of the Reform
victories. We hope 1t may turn ont better
than it now looks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-25

Washington dispatches indicate that the
National banks have little prospect of being
relieved by Congress from their present taxa
ton. The matter is not one to be lightly
considered, and the House will make mistake
by treating it with indifference. No argument
is needed to show that great injury may be
inflicted on all branches of business by a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-25

Gen. Egbcrt l.. Viele appeared yesterday be-
fore the AIdcrmanic Committee on the CrotOn
Water Supply as the special advocate OF the
Job of building new adueduct, which we
have hitherto denounced. His testimony rather
tended, however, to strengthen the position
taken by Commissioner Campbell, Gen. Smith,
Cen Graham, and other practical engineers, that
what is most needed Is not new aqueduct,
but some system by which the wastage of
water may be eifectualiy prevented.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-26
CITY ELECTION.

At this writing, 8 o'clock A, NJ. the re-
turns are not all in, but so far as the vote
has been canvassed, the indications are
that Hon. A. j. SWEENEY has been
elected Mayor, Mr.. ALEX. UPDEaRAFF,
City Clerk, and Mr.. Joa N CUMMINs Su
perintendent of Water Works on the
Democratic ticket. Mr.. Joe. FoRsYTHE
has probably been elected Wharf Master
on the Republican ticket. The balance
of the ticket is in doubt, and the contest
so close as to require full count OF the
entire vote TO determine it. The elec-
ton was one of the most quiet and
peaceable we have ever had in the city.
The Loan Ordinance was ratified by 9
large majority of the voters on yester-
day. We are grstifed at this result, as
it is relief to the taxpayers who
would have suffered If the propo-
sition had been rejected, The debt
will now be funded, and the city hsv-
ing learned bitter lesson, it will prob
ably be some time before as loose way
Of transac:ing business and keeping ac-
counts will be INDUCED in by the city
authorities.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-26
THE ELECTORAL BILL.

The very large majority in the Senate
in favor of the Electoral Bill ID a good
indication that it will pass the House.
All of the Democratic Senators except
two, voted for the Bill While it is
more than probable that the Democratic
members of the House will initiate the
example of those in the Senate, yet it is
not absolutely sure. The Democratic
Senators and the Democratic Represea-
tatives disagreed a few weeks ago
upon the twenty second Joint rule. But
while it is possible that there may be q
similar disagreement now, it is
hardly probable. 1t Is known
that some of the most
prominent Democratic members Of the
House have expressed decided dislike
to the plan, and the Republicans may at
tempt to organize and with the aid OF
the disaffected Democrats defeat it. In
this, however, it is more than likely they
will be mistaken, Notwithstanding the
efforts of the Republican press TO work
up a public sentiment against it. The
people are tired of the muddle, business
is lang uishing, all classes of industrial
interests are suffering. They want
settlement upon any plan that is at all
consistent with their ideas of honor, and
a Sc trmen, they will have. The repre-
sentstives of the people understand
this, and while there are many objec-
tionsble features in the bill, the Demo-
Gratis of the House will recognize the ne
cessity for adopting some plan OF settle
ment, and as this is the only feasible one
they will vote for it, even though they
have to shut their eyes to do it. What.
ever objection the bill may have. it ac-
complishes one thing for which we are
grateful. 1t heads of the traitorous de
sign of MORTON and his co.conspirstors
of giving the President of the Senate
the power to count the electoral vote
Failing in that plan, they are perfectly
at sea, and their organization is so badly
shattered they will not be able to re-
cover from the blow in time to do any
injury on the occasion OF counting the
vote.
Mr.. FERRY. whose right to count the
vote was the subject of discussion, failed
to vote either for or against the bill. He
was unwilling to pass upon his own case.
We are sratifed that both of our West
Virginia Senators voted for it,.as in do
ing so they have doubtless reflected the
will of large majority OF the people OF
the state.