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New-York tribune., 1877-09-15
RETIREMENT OF MISUNDERSTANDING MOOR
MICK.
The retirement of Gov. Mccormick from the
WASHINGTON NOTES.
WAsuISGToS. Friday. Sept.

WAsHINGToS. Friday, Sept. II. 1877.
seaton Gales OF North Carolina, candidate for
doorkeeper OF the House.
The Chase National Bank OF New-York City, with q
capital of $l50,000. having deposited the necessary
bonds in the Treasury has been authorized by the Comp
trolirr Of the Currency 10 begin business.
A charge has been made against Second Auditor
French of the Treasury Department, that he has EN-
ployed clerks rreguary. For this and for other
IL is stated there Is to be investigation Of his
Bureau.
Appraiser butcher. OF NewYOrk was here to-day, and
had interview with Secretary Eyars relative 10 the
fourth Report OF the New-York Custom House Commis-
sion. Secretary sherman has not decided what action
snail be taken with regard 10 the last report.
The Commissioners Of tie Freedmens Savings Bank
have enough to pay another ten per cent dividend.
They do think iudcion To pay ten per cent how
ever as expenses collection drpOsltOrs VIII nearly
consume II nj. When they can declare Il twenty per
cent dividend they Will do that.
statement recently made that Public Pr nor De
frees issued circular TO Senators and Representa-
tyes notifying TO them that he does not desire
reference III the management Of the Cove nmeut Print
ing Office \ gentleman just returned from Berkeley
springs where Mr. Defrees now 49, says that The report
The only he has issued l. one warning all per
SONS from coming mere 10 employment IN the GOV
ernment Printing Office. the positions are oil nted
Secretary Eyarts will leave Washington tomorrow
morning Tor Louisville, stopping at Grafton W. Va,
where he will remain until the arrival Of Secretary
schurz and PostmasterGenera Key, who leave tomor-
row evening The Postmaster General Will accompany
the Presidential party their Southern tour Secretary
schurz poets 10 leave the party at Louisville seere
which place will proceed To PensacOls, Fla for the
purpose Of examining the Navy Yard at that point.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-15
WASHINGTON
THE NEw-YORK CUSTOM HOUSE.

CUSTOM HOUSE POLITICS SEEN THROUGH ADMINS
TRATION observation-disclosures WILLIAM CURTIS
LOOKING To THE sENATE-rnEoDoRE RoosE-
WILT 4 POSSIBLE COLLECTOR-EyiL EFFECTS OF
THE DEIAY-CoNKLIYG TO CONTROL THF STATE
CONVENTION.
[FRoM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, Sept. IA lhe effect of the Cabinet
action concerning the New-York Custom House has
not met the hopes of members of the Adminlstra-
ton. A good deal of annoyance is expressed
hero at the shape affairs have taken, and
it is likely to be even more outspoken when
the President and members of the Cabinet get back
1t is now believed here that Senator Conkling and
his friends have been aroused to unusual exertons
and that as a result the Senator is likely to have
more thorough control of the coming Republican
State Convention than of any that has met of late
years. There is even talk of his being chosen for
the Presidency of the Convention himself. 1t IS
also understood that his friends are confident OF Sc
curing satisfactory number of the Senatorial Dis
trcts with reference to the fight for his own reelec-
tion next year. but that they not hopeful as to
the prospect of carrying the State.
Friends of the Administration complain that while
the issne between themselves and Mr.. Conkng Is
supposed to be made up, and while Mr.. Conklng
and his friends actively at work. there is no
focus for organization on the other side. Nobody
leads the Administration forces. lDcT6 BdS Dctll an
idea that Mr.. Evars would be put forward as cam
dl1ate for tine Senate, to succeed MIR. Conkllng
but signs of any practical movement to that
end can be detected. Mr.. Evarts's own friends are
understood to have been talking of Mr. George Will
liam Curtis for the Senate, but the frlendlest
politicians on that side frankly admit that there ID
no organization for him. and no chance OF securing
one that could be efficient.
There is still the greatest uncertainty as TO who
will fill the offices at the Custom House in case the
proposed removals are enforced. Ii has been SAID
latel, by the President. those speaking autnOr-
tativey for him. that the real difficulty to find
fit men to take the places, and that this caused the
delay. There has been some talk of Elliot Z.
Cowdin, for Collector. The name of Mr. Theodore
Roosevelt has been more seriously canyassed. and
he is said to have good deal of Administration
support Some retired merchant seems to be pre-
ferred to politician, although there are friends of
the Administration who quote the career of Moses
II. Grinnell as warning. The Nice-President Is
understood to have spoken somewhat earnestly IN
favor of the restoration of Gen. Merritt, and it is
believed that the Administration has or twice
been on the point of deciding in his favor The best
belief, however. alike among officials, resident poll
ticians and New-lorlers temporarily here, is that
when the President and Cabinet left for the West,
scarcely anything determined beyond the post
ponement of decision until the meeting of Congress.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-15

II seems to be decided thing that Senator
ConLliug means dgt. lie certainly might preserve his
power tor better enplOymeDts.-l Auburn AdVeftiser
RepJ
We are convinced that Mr.. RandalPs selec-
fOn as Spraker, unless uncQuNOcally pledged u inc
Texas Pacific, would be calamity to the Soulh-lNew-
Orleans Times (Dem)
No Democrat can vote for Samuel j. Ran.
dali for Spe without declaring himself IN favor OF
subsidies and approving back pay.-lEOeAester Union
and Advertiser iDem)
Whatever may be the difference of opinion
between President and certain part OF The uD-
can party. the Democrats nay make sure OF one thng,
and that is that the quarrel Is not gong to work greatly
tO their ADVANTAGE Albany Express u;ep.i
In our judgment the relative strength of the
two paroles Northern States has not been material
~ affected by anything tiat has happened since Hayes
was nauguraed President 20 far as there has been any
change, the Republicans probably have the advantage
IIrOy Times (kopJ
"Sam. Cox SAYS that Randall is out of the
race for Speaker" reports correspondent. We don't
believe Mr. cox ever said anything the kind. There
never nas been any doubt about the reelection OF Mr.
Randall. lie will be nominated on the first ballot III eau
eus.-lIOuisyille urierJournal Dem)
A custom has grown up in the Democratic
party 10 bfstOw TcnJmindtiOn State officers VINO
have performed their duty acCeptaby Wesec no reason
case OF Mr Bgeow, and If we interpret the will Of the
people correctly, departure viii be made.-Uuca OBJ
server Dem.l
Mr.. Randall cannot ride into the Speakers
char on two horses. On issue involving hundred
millions of dollars where all depends ON the speaker OF
the House. neither the friends nor the Toes or subsidy arc
gong TO take any chances Mr. Randall must define his
position The Southern press Is smoking Mn O ana he
must soon appear either eEd Of the subsidy log or
the othcr-(syrdcuse Courier Dem)
New-York tribune., 1877-09-15
THE ORA MA.
ROOTHS THEATRE-AIMEE,
Z. L. W.

The reproduction of " La File de Nine. An
got" last night at Booths Theatre gave Mile Aimee an
opportunity to be and heard in one OF Ler most
amusing roles and introduced, In the character OF
Mile Lance one OF the most important Of the
new members OF her company This Mile. Ber-
the Mario, an actress who Is likely 10 win
favor. II she LACKS Of the vivacity and ahan-
don which this style of entertainment usually exacts
she has other qualifications in plenty such as young
and pretty face. a slim and graceful figure, advanced
views on the subject Of drcssreforn, and voice which
in the upper notes has much strength freshness ana
charm The new tenor. VI. Molard, was heard TO much
greater advantage in the part of Ange Pou than San
Caro aud the new baritone NJ JOuard gave evidence OF
his versatility actor. La Jolie Pariumeuse" will
be played on Monday.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-15
THE DAYS CEREMONIES.
LAYING THE CoRNER-STONE-N The PARK-THE
SPEECHES.

sPEECHES.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCHl
FREMONT, Ohio, Sept. 14.-lhe formal cele-
braton began this morning at sunrise wtn the firing or
National salute from The of old Fort Stephenson.
For this purpose the one piece OF artillery used by COL
Crognan his defeat o tie EIG!isl at ths place III
1913 was used. At 10 o'clock the ceremony of laying
the cornerstone of tue new CITY Hail. in Fort Stephen
son Park WAS performed by the Masonic fraternity, at
which C. A. Woodward Grand Master of Ohio, presided
The President present but took no part IN the ex-
erciSes.
AT eleven O'Clock an Informal meeting II the 23d Regi-
ment was held at Brchard Hall. This was one oil the
most pleasant occurrences OF TING day. About 800 vet
erans we're present. including Gen. Hayes, Gen. Rose
Grams Gen scammon and Senator Stanley Matthews,
Secretary McCrary, Gen. Phil Sheridan, Cen j..
d. Cox and Judge Force Of CINCINNATI were
also present. President Hayes, as President OF
the sJciety, lcalled the meeting to Order ana
stated that they would proceed 10 eiec. oncers
for the coming year. when he immediately placed Ill
nomination. and Notwithstanding his objection. saying
am oneterm man. you know" which elected hearty
appause was reelected. were also all the od Objects
After the election Gen ROsecrans addressed lew "ou
IN those present Capt Ellen then in few lifting words
presented the escutcheon OF the Nation 10 rresuon'
Hayes. The President accepting, sild;
shall prize tps token OF your regard as one q the
most precious nens my days. No period OF my
lie was dear lac four year. We spent 1ose'hel III
MAJ
ON an occasion lihe this. nat Tor many o toSe VINO
dii most 10 awe our regiment that good name we prIe
at -, many of those cannot b. win Us to-day but We
viii mold i,ir names aud memories forever sdoieu
thank you, thank you. IIheo'S'I
All O'Clock tnis afternoon the 23d Regiment,preceded
ny toe Light Guard Band OF Toledo were conducted To
the civ Park by the COMMITTEES OF Arrangements, The
N,v,r and Cty Council over 1900 spectators were
pre,en The President and Mrs Hayes, Secretary Me
rry and wife Chief Justice Waite Gems PM H. sher
dan \ Roseerans, j. d. Cox :. :. Carroll, j. H. Duva
+ II. Duyal scalamon Brnett, Kennedy and Buckand,
Col olD,on senator Matthews ana MAJOR Mckinney were
present
The vast audience was called to order by Gen. Buck
land Chairman of the Committee OF Arrangements
and au earnest prayer was offered by Chaplain
Collier The Hon. Homer Everett was then in
troduced and delivered the reception speech
Gen. Robert g. Kennedy. OF Belsfontaine. replied
speakng of their old commander President Hayes. he
said he was ever ready divide his last blanket and last
piece OF hard tack with his soldiers. Some one de-
s,ring TO be witty had asked him who he Is.
IL would have been enough to have said he was the
of the old 23d he is President Of the United
states.
At the close Of Gen. Kennedys address, President
Hayes proposed three cheers. which given with q
will The President then read letter from Gen. Crook.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-15
AMERICA KEEPS THE TROPHY
Continued From First Page.

shooting as THE TRIBUNE displayed were attempted by
any other paper. In two OF the large windows OF i~
business Office, facing sprucest, were dsphyeo mugs
bulletin boards, Of which contained eight diagrams
for the American Team and the other an equal NUMBER
for tho British Team. Over each diagram OF
target was the OF the rifeman whose shots
were to be shown. and, underneath, space was
reserved for the figures showing the OF each man.
special telegraph wire, furnished 70 The TRIBUNE oy
the Gold and Stock Telegraph Company supplied infor'
nation OF the exact spot at which each shot struck tho
targets at Creedmoor rapidly they were fred and
by using white and black markers the diagrams OF
targets displayed In its windows THE TRIBUNE was ena
bled to show TO the crowd outside the and tho
position of shots clearly II the spectators had
been at Creedmoor In this way happened that by tho
the time each had finished ts at each range.
The bulletin boards displayed the precise point
which tho balls struck and the score made in each In.
stance This ingenious arrangement served to show not
merely the total OF each remans at each range,
but the value Of each shot; and the marks indicating
the shots were observed with great inter
est by the crowd. The Herald and oae or
two Of the other papers initiated these novel
bulletin boards, but only small scale
attempting 10 show merely single target al time. BY
THE TRIBUNE arrangement all sixteen Of the targets
were indicated simultaneously The interest taken in
these bulletins eyinced early Thursday morning.
after the tape the Gold and Stock Telegraph Company
which is displayed in all hotels public buildings com
mercial exchanges and in hundreds OF large private
offices, announced that TIE TRIBUNE ssiuy
carrying out its novel enterprise OF furnishing the Creed
targets those who had not leisure opportunity
t. witness the shooting the range.
The Gold and Stock Telegraph Company also furnished
to its subscribers through all parts Of the city the
general facts OF interest relative 10 the Of each.
As much interest shown in these the stock quo-
taOns, which IL is the ordinary daily work OF the COM
pany to furnish. This company also sent reports 10
subscribers out OF the city. A large number of
papers in various Western cities. including san Fran
cisco. The London telegraph, and Manchester
and Dublin paper also published diagrams Of
the shooting. TAe reports were furnished them
by special arrangement by Charles A. ORJufke, the Lo-
cal Agent OF the Associated Press Of this city. To carry
this design required several weeks time in the prep
araton Of the the arrangement OF cipher for
indicating the position Of each spot and the making for
the several papers several hundred stereOtypes Of the
diagrams. This plan the same that successfully
employed ny The TRIBUNE in reporting, by Atlantic Ca
bic. the Irish match OF 1876.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-15
PRESENTATION OF THE PRIZES.

The presentation of prizes wOn-except the
International trophy-during Fail prze-neeting of
the National Rife Association, will be presented 10 the
winners at the state Arsenal, SeveBtn-aye and Thirty
fthst., at o'clock this evening. The trophy will be
presented Gmores Garden Tuesday evening next,
to the American The two teams viii be present.
brilliant and elaborate programme s beng prepared
tor the OCCASION and interior of the Garden Is being
richly decorated.
The shorFanGe match will be shot at Creedmoor
to-day On Monday the long-range team match az
the three long ranges Will place, when from
several Of the States, including the marksmen from
New-Orleans aud San Francisco will compete On Tues
day the long-range match for tie mpiousbp OF the
world and 81 900 in gold will be slot. full descrp
ton OF these matches was gwen in THE TRIBUNE Of
Monday last
New-York tribune., 1877-09-15
SECRET SERVICE.
THE SECRET SERVICE DIVISION OF THE TREASURY
DEPARTMENT 10 BIZ INVESTIGATED.
my TELEGRAPH THE TIuBUSE.i

WASHINGTON, Sept. IA commission of
which AssstantSecretary Mccormick Is the head. has
been ordered INTO the organization and per-
sonc OF the secret Service Division Of the Treasury and
tue different kinds work members have been III the
habit Of performing. To the prise oi Gov Mccormick
when desired learn something IN reference to the
manner in which this service managed, lie ascei-
tanned that in many respects it acted independent
y aud performed work Of which the Secretary had no
know ledge OF It's detective work is believed to be
OF character difficult to defend. aud the object to he
obtained by appointing this commission is To purge the
force Of all dsreputa5e characters Ii quite p0b1Dle
that Gov Mccormick will urge tnat the present organize
ton abandoned and that methods will proposed
for the execution its duties under new men, Ihfe are
no charges whatever against Mr. Brooks The head O the
division. There viii be earnest ehort made by Gov
Met ormcR provide in future against tnat Infamous
detective work OF polite Il character, which has lately
been exposed in conn c;ion with ano her bTancn VI
special agents work under the Treasury Department.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-15

The Portugese historian, Herculano de Car
valho. is dead
The writer whose full name was Arajo Her.
cuIano dc Caryallo born Lisbon, March 2S, 1910
He was educated Paris and returned from that city 10
Portugal imbued with the revolutionary spirit or the
Time lie began bis literary in Lisbon as one OF
th. editors Of The Panorama, literary Journa'
for which he wrote poetry In 1886 he published MS
yoce of Propnet," in which he painted IN dark coors
the future OF his country then in the hroes OF revolution
After this sensational work. the author published pOee
writings with the title OF the "IIarp OF Believer.
He was deemed at this time the Victor Hugo OF Portugal
HIS next book was Enrich, Priest OF the Goths, TO-
nance which has been often compared with Hugos NO
te Dame de- Pars After contributing artcles ana stories
10 the Lisbon periodicals. Herculano completed Ills great
work "The History Of Portugal, the last volume Vi
which appeared in 1852. He also super vsed WORK On
the hisi oric monuments Of Portugal published ny thc
Royal Scientific Academy of Lisbon IN 800 lie coni
nted Iso an account OF the origin and establishment OF
the noustion in Portugal Herculano was several tunes
elected deputy and also connected Win tle roya
library.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-15
THE GERMANS SHOWING THEIR TEETH

Fr0Tn Tte Ncr York AIge1cne Zeiting Hept "a IS77.
1t is very evident that unusual efforts are
bcng made by hOh parties the cliqucs WITHIN each
party control the next United States Senator for the
State New York. Hence, the struggle among these
ciiques to send many of their men possible TO
the next legislature But would IT not be well for the
leadt 10 remember that In this struggle the balance OF
power 1t the polls will he with the German vOters And
not only TO remember tAat fact but to act
on H. II will not be safe for them.
The pending campaign, TO trust too much TO
the efficacy OF promises aud professions While it
is rT thai the professional Ofce-secicr much
bird among the Germans than the other natiOnali
ties composing ihe Republican party, that fact cOners
no license leaders TO deny them recognition, TO
insult them with sights Too mucn Of that sort OF cam
paigning has had for the good of tie Republican
parry. No leader among the Germans viii be strong
enough to keep them in tine after many disap
pOlnnents be able u point TO evidence that
their Will in the future be recognized in the
@ OF the party.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-15
A SOUND SUGGESTION.


Our Northern exchanges only see one phase
or tue dolt Gues The TRIBUNE OF sday says
Even Col Holiday the Democratic candidate i0i Gov
eInor whom Bayard praises as the representa-
tive OF the dehtpaying element, needs gOO1 de OF
braciuC to enable him To reject the insdlouS talt
about adjustment IL matters not how mucn TINS
may misrepresent our nominee and the true sentiment
OF Virginia. il will have its Influence upon our credit
until we reiute IT in uumsidkablc terms. Inc
way 10 ref ate it, we still hol1 is for the representative
party take the stump and discuss the debt
question fIlY and freely Let tGem enlghen tne peO-
pie and they will We believe, set the seal OF condeDna
ton upOn anything and upon all men hat would JcOpatd
ze the good name of the state. canvass within the
party will at least have relieved from the odum OF
having afforded the Northern opportunity TO
look at tue situation from bOIn sdes.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-15

tober. There ia special news here For few days
we ha had fears OF outbreak In Laurens and New
berry hut hear yesterday that the danger Is over
About the Uutrd States ScnatOlsip. don't Know what
10 say. know very well that is in every way. better
for me 10 remain where am for the rest OF my term SUM-
am called candidate already and my position IL lust
thls IL my friends wish me To become "A Candidate Tor
the sake of keeping the party FROM going over 10 Negro
phObism, will sian1; but II no su'1 need exists
should prefer TO remain whore / am WHAT the chances
ar have no means of guessing now. VIII serve my
friends IN any WY IN my power and especially You ID
TIE commissions foot up pretty well Ei! kFtnrus
to X. Yours, faithfully, CHAMBEKIAiN.
ChamDerlain never seen NJ to give any exp ana
ti0n of tEs precious communication lie cannot deuy Its
anlhnnlcifY
New-York tribune., 1877-09-15
THOMAS l.. FIELD.

Thomas F. Field, a wholesale crockery mer-
chant OF this city died his late residence NO oS
sxth.aye Brooklyn, Thursday night, at the age OF
eighty forr. Mr. Field engaged In the croehery
h moro M IJticaN Y and at the time of his death
tbc oldest crockery merchant dealer in this state
In 1924 he made transportation OF crockery ever
carried over the Erie Canal He was at one time prom
nent in municipal politics. first as Whig tnen a. an
AhnhtIonst and finally, as a Republican In lsl4 ne
ran on the Abolition ticker for the mayOraiiy OF new
York put defeated. He took an active part III other
notcal issues local and national
New-York tribune., 1877-09-15
SENATOR MoRroN,s CONDITION.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Sept. 14.-Second As
sistaut Postmaster General Brady received telegram
from Richmond Ind, this morning, which says "sena-
tor Morton Is still doing well He has experienced no bad
effects from yesterday excitement"
RICHMOND. Ind, Sept. l4.-Evening-senator Nor
ton has been somewhat fatigued to-day, but there Is
nothing unfayorabl In his condition.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-15
srcprrARY THOMPSON,s REFORMS.

III, account OF IadidHdD0s Journal IteTpieDer
| found a great deal of lOOseneSs IN the man
per OF making contracts. IniS was not the fault my
predecessor Office much Of the system winch had
grown up IL a bad system, and nave changed IL
Entirely why found contracts 10 the amount Of over
So 100000 whch had been made and executed between
Marco A and March 1OOnc large one the very day be-
fore went into office. Some OF these were frauduent
on their face aside the whole batch OF thcm or
course the contractors complained but knew was
rfht and went anead one OF these contractors aiter-
wards frankly admitted TO me that ms eonract was
fraud and gave III name OF tue Coz gressnan through
hon he mad procured IL. The result Is, nave gotten
rid al the contractors They don't come near me any
Iporc. nor make any attempt 10 BRING outside nor
3nside ufinence That business Is ended All
contracts are now awarded IN the regular way,
after fair and open competition Incy are opened
in my presence and not barre OF hOur OF Deans IL
bought without my knowing the price, ana AnOwlhS lh't
the contract has been fairy awarded one thhS liat
helps very much Is the advice ana assistance o tue
bureau officers Of the department. all men OF great *
perience administrative affairs. nave regular weekly
MEETINGS Of these officers my own ONCE, tOinetMbS
like meetingOf railroad directors. preside, ana we
discuss all pending business nave secretary 10 keep
record OF these meetings, OF every suggestion tbal Is
made and OF the nna acuOn IN every case SOetlhon
j agree tue bureau officers AID sometimes d0n'
but II oyerTue them they have the pr vlege ana ie-
quest Ihem To place tne dissent ON record ins rarely
happens however The result O nis Is periect harmony
I'm every branch OF the department and perfect under
standing the bureau officers and myself LEARN
much IRON them and they learn from each other
New-York tribune., 1877-09-15

the senior by George W. Lee The Laura Bell won
the pain Dared gig race the fouroared shell tho
Bachelor was victorious over 1--WE competitors The
clean men were successful in the sxOared barge con-
test. and The sport WAS concluded by tub race IN
which there were five entries.