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The New York herald., 1877-10-24

Comptroller Kenyss Debt state m nts.
Everybody knows'that the HERALD has no
very fond admiration of Mr.. Kelly as q
discovered shred Of evidence that he is
not IN upright and faithful officer. His
opponents would do better II they would
only blame him for things tlmt are blame
worthy. His letter to the Chairman Of the
Steinway Hall meeting, which we print in
another part of this impression, is a manly
protest against an unjust accusation. .There
was no warrant for the statement made in
the address adopted at that meeting that
the taxpayers are not permitted to know
the amount Of the city debt. In August
last Comptroller Kelly made the fullest,
clearest and most satisfactory debt state
ment that we have had for the last
fifteen years. The HERALD gave copious
summary of it at the time, and it was pub
lished in ertenso in the city Record. filing
the greater part Of one of its issues. After
o deliberate examination we were con-
strained to commend it, and we have never
seen any reason to retract anything which
We tueA Saiu. AueIo was uo dtIempt W
juggle with the figures or give them
deceptive coloring. Though we dis
like the politician we cannot condemn
the officer, and, least Of all, on the ground
that he has concealed or garbled or dis
torted anything in relation to the city
debt. We believe him to be frank, hon.
est, vigilant Comptroller, and are not sur
prised that he is indignant at the unjust
aspersions cast on him by the late meet
ing. Party warfare will be more effective
when it shall become more candid and dis
eliminating. aa6# - el taa8t
The New York herald., 1877-10-24
General Grants visit to Paris.

The delay attending General Grants visit
to the French capital, and which was caused
by his desire to avoid any demonstrations
Of respect which might prove embarrassing
during tho recent delicate condition Of
French politics, has, as our special cable
dispatches announce, come to an end, and
the General finds himself free to accept the
the sx-President and most distinguished
soldier of the United States, bent on enjoy
ing we'll deserved rest after long years Of
arduous duty, is ah event Of unusual interest.
1t will doubtless strike the French people
very directly that q marked distinction must
still exist between republican ideas and in
stitutions on this side Of the Atlantic and
those that prevail and govern the situation
in France. Here our President is sur
rounded and sustained by a united people.
There turbulent factions array themselves
in almost battle line and authority sustains
itself with bayonets. Here President and
people are united in furthering the pros
perity of o common country. There
the masses are hostile, passively, it is
true, to the recognized ruler, and regard
with distrust his most solemn assuran ces
of honesty of purpose. The simple soldier
who saved this Union from anarchy and gov
erned it with credit will meet men who long
to see in France a republic unshadowed by
a military autocracy, who demand the sub
stance and reject the shadow He will re-
ceive a lesson in politics from what he sees
in France that will bring him back to the
United States more confirmed, if possible,
than ever, in his loyalty to government
based upon the national will.
The New York herald., 1877-10-24
AMUSE MENTS.
sTEINwAx HALL-THE EouRTa THOMAS CON.

sTEINwAY HALL-THE FOURTH THOMAS CON.
CERT.
Tho fourth and last Of the popular concerts Of Theo
dore Thomas took place at Stcnway Hall last even-
Ing, and, after what has been written concerning
others OF the series. It is scarcely necessary to say
that It not only attracted large audience but was
pronounced SUCCESS Mr. Thomas has SO long proved
himself worthy representative Of the great masters
that 1t s no longer matter OF wonder that he is able
to secure the best musical talent OF the metropolis,
ana to elicit their sympathy and develop by tacil
patient practice the beautiful meaning which under.
lies tho superb compositions which he givos to the
public. Tho programme Inst evening embraced sew
erai new selections, all Of which were admirably In
terpretcd, and yet tho orch estra Notwithstanding all
OF Its training, its purpose and Its artistic expression
compelled to divide honors with the Swedish
Ladies' Quartet and Master Lichtenberg, who al
before illustrated In their own exquisite way tho
charm Of pure, sou-exating music.
The New York herald., 1877-10-24

TIN WEATHER.-Fnc clear weather has sue
cccdcd the recent storm III nearly all parts Of
the United States east Of the Rocky Mountains.
The movement OF high pressure from the south
ward and westward toward the Atlantic coast
IS progressing we indicated yesterday, and
the late storm is now well oil tho continent In
the Northwestern district the pressure is falling
slowly with the eastward advance Of the area
OF relatively low barometer, and southcrly winds
prevail over the country west of the Allcghauy
Mountains. The temperature has also risen
through the Mississippi and Lower Ohio
Valley regions. In the southwest the pressure
Is falling, causing winds from the north
eastward and eastward along the Gulf coast.
The Winds on the Atlantic scaboard are still
westerly and northwcstcrly, but are nowhere
above the scale OF moderate A change of wind
70 southerly, however, may be expected during
to-day along the coast from Sandy Hook south
ward as far as the Carolinas. The weather in
New York and its vicinity to-day will be warmer
aud clear on partly cloudy.
The New York herald., 1877-10-24
Il RIPPLE SH E e T .
NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER "a. 1871.

IMPORTANT NorIcE TO ADvERTIsERs.--Io
insure the proper classification Of advertisements
IL is absolutely necessary that Uey be handed in
6etose eight o'clock coeyy erening.
The New York herald., 1877-10-24

ACCORDING TO SPANISH adyices from Cuba the
imperial forces have captured the President OF
the Republic, the Secretary of the Chamber Of
Representatives and several members Of that
body. 1t was reported short time ago that
these officials had been surprised and had fallen
into the hands of the enemy, but the despatch
printed this morning is the first official informa-
ton on the subject.
The New York herald., 1877-10-24
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NorEs


Mr. and Mrs. Harold Power will give the 1rst Of
their pleasant entertainments at ChIckering Hall on
Saturday, November B. aI geseat
Carl WoIfsohn. OF Chicago, has composed song. 81
wept whiie Dreaming DID he dream that no had to
get up and build tho fires?
Tho dime at tho Cooper Institute have been
remarkable Large audiences have attended,
and the performances are OF character we'll cacu.
lated to please
rhe Park Company, with Mr.. Sothern 60 to Phila-
delpha to-day to play the ''Crushed Tragedian" for
the benefit of Edwin Adams and will return this af-
ternoon A crowded house Is expected
Mr.. s. G. Pratt tho American pianist and composer,
makes his first appearance In piano recital al Chick
er,ng Hall on Thursday at three p NJ He will bc
sisted by Miss Henrietta Beebe, the we'll known
soprano. and Mr.. II. A. Bischon, the tenor.
Il may now bo formally announced that Miss Clara
Morris will give a benefit In behalf OF the Custer
Monument Fund at wallack's Theatre on the sih Of
November. This action is induced not alone Dy the
great friendship existing between herself and tho lam.
lily OF dead hero but because she dcoms proper
tribute to hts memory from hcr protesslou A large
numbcr OF army officers viii cooperate with the fair
artistic on the occasion and lend their presence 10
make IL as successful Us It deserves to be.
An agreeable entertainment was gwen on Monday
evening, the 22d inst, at tho Union League BJou
Theatre, by Captain Sanchez OF the Spanish army, to
his numerous friends. The young captain, who IL
Temporarily in Now York on business connected with
tho Spanish government, Is passionate amateur OF
the dark art and II may judge from tho wonderful
tricks which he performed before fashionable
cence he q rival oi the great Hermann the Com
Cazencuvc. The costly and elegant apparatus
which he for the performance OF his tricks and
the fact that the gentemany performer went to all
r-i...
added much the enjoyment OF those who w6ro for.
tunale enough to invitations the soiree ~
The New York herald., 1877-10-24

FRESH COMPLICATION has arisen in tho
Sprague bankruptcy case which places some
members Of the family and firm in rather
untivorablc light. Suits in equity have been
brought by the grandchildren, who allcgc they
have been unjustly dealt with in the manage
mcnt OF the business.
The New York herald., 1877-10-24

REPRESENTATIVES, OF the Union and Central
Pacific Railroad companies are in Washington
urging the government to accept their offer Of
compromise for the money advanced by it TO
build the roads.
The New York herald., 1877-10-24

Ffon oar reports This ao,ming The probabilities
are Adtaic ~eaLher ia New York and It's vicinity
today sciH be warmer and clear or Partly cloudy
The New York herald., 1877-10-24

RECORDER HAcKETT has justly imposed the
full sentence OF the law lten years. on a child
Btealer
The New York herald., 1877-10-24

THERE WAS HEAVY Run on the Union Dime
Savings Bank yesterday, when the sixty day
rule was finally applied The official statement
OF its condition and interviews with its officials
elsewhere printed will materially aid in enabling
those interested to get at the cxact situation.
The New York herald., 1877-10-24

Ex-GoyERNoR KELLOGG has had a hearing
before the Senate Committee, and Mr.. Spotord
will be allowed to present his case to-day.
report ought to be ready within week at the
outside
The New York herald., 1877-10-24
HEATRE FLANCAIs.

The audiences who visit our Theatre Erancais arc
certainly apprecative. and It must be pleasure to
play before them. Last evening 'La Jolie dc Ia
Mason,"a comedy In throe acts was played by the
best members Of the company and q most enjoya-
bic performance. Even who does not understand
tho French language could almost follow the plot tho
acting suggestive. II would do some OF our moro
ambitious good to witness performance at this
little theatre where they would sec that real acting s
effective real horses real waterfalls real
lace on the stage. J
Mr.. Vincent played the part OF He,tor Durosue, tho
bashu lover and NJ. Blher that OF Georges do Silly.
a wayward husband, with great cleverness The Nine.
de Basmont OF Mile. Borsary exceedingly anus
ing performance and created shouts OF laughter She
was q type OF the stage mother-in-aw. Milo. Heyman
as the asgreved wife pleasing ana Mllo Leblanc
Cccile capital ingtn1e Applause and laughter
followed each act. .Un Oisoau de Passage" vaudc
vile in act, brought pleasant evening to close
The New York herald., 1877-10-24

The BREWERS are unhappy this ycar-irst,
because Canadian barley has lost its bright am
Der color, which will make the ale darker, and
second, because OF the growth OF the temper
unce movement. The outlook for them is ut
once black and blue.
The New York herald., 1877-10-24

The EXTRAORDINARY NUMBER OF cighty-seven
vessels, laden with two and d half million bush
els of grain, have arrived ut Buffalo within the
last forty-cght hours.
The New York herald., 1877-10-24

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-The stock mar
ket was active and tcverish Gold was steady
Rll day at 1923. Government bonds were
strong, States generally steady and railroads
quiet. Money ON call was easy all day ut q z
ner cent
The New York herald., 1877-10-24

IT Is ANNOUNCED from Washington that the
Custom House appointments were finally agreed
upon yesterday by the Cabinet.
The New York herald., 1877-10-24

The MANCHESTER SAVINGS BANK, OF Allie
ghcny City, has been added to the long roll Of
banks that are no more
The New York herald., 1877-10-24

expenses are paid by their families
all young professional men who have not
yet made their way to remunerative prac-
tice; majority of the clerks in our mercan-
tile. banking and insurance establishments
all the conductors and drivers on our street
railroads; all of our common day laborers
and majority Of our industrious mechanics.
Either Mr. Sterne does not see the scope of
the amendment, or in the heat of advocacy
he loses his sense OF justice when he de-
clares that all he insists upon is the exclu-
sion of 1.-The incorrigible hummer" and ''the
hopeless pauper" from voice in municipal
affairs. The amendment would disfran-
chise large share of the most deserving
men in the community, but it would
disfranchise no keeper of grogshop, no
keeper of gambling hell, no proprietor
Of bawdy house-all of whom pay at least
$3.50 annual rent if they do not pay taxes.
There is in this city many genteel gam
bier, many we'll dressed blackleg, who
would be entitled to vote under this amend
ment, which would exclude the greater
portion of young lawyers, physicians,
clergyinen and most unmarried sons of
good families between the ages of twenty
one and twenty-seven. 1t will not quite do
to stigmatize citizens of this respectable
type as incorrigible bummers or hopeless
paupers. Mr.. Sterne, by this intemperance
of statement, virtually admits, without per-
ceiving it, that true description Of the dis
franchised classes would turn the public
4
Even if the amendment could be adopted
it would perhaps disappoint the expecta-
tions of its champions. The owners Of
property are divided by the same political
lines rs the rest of the community, and the
nominations would continue to be made by
the same political machinery as at present.
The effective part of politics is done in the
caucus and the nominating convention, and
these would continue to be run by the
same class of wirepullers. You cannot
compel a caucus to adopt property quail
fcation. When nominations have been
made by party machinery tho voter is re-
ducetf to q choice between the different sets
of candidates. So long as King Caucus is
our inevitable ruler the remedy for bad ad-
ministration must be sought. by some other
method than partial curtailment of uni
versal suffrage. The proposed Board of
Finance would be swept along with the gen.
eral political current. But it is idle to
speculate on SO purely hypothetical q case,
the defeat of this amendment being regarded
as certain by all good judges of the drift of
popular sentiment.
The New York herald., 1877-10-24

Now THAT THE EXCURSION SEASON s ut an
end it has been discovered by the authorities
that the police have the power to detain over
crowded steamboats,. This decision will, of
course, be forgotten long before the next season
comes around.
The New York herald., 1877-10-24

ARMoRY PROPERTY, it will be seen by our re-
ports, is the only real ettate which, in the opin-
ion ut least OF its owners, has not deprecated in
value. They naturally want the rents Of the
good old days OF Ring rule.
The New York herald., 1877-10-24

AT FERSANDISA the yellow fever has unfor-
tunately broken out again and threatens to
The New York herald., 1877-10-24

CONAN, the ex-Court House Commissioner,
has escaped, and q pensive public is looking to
Attorney General Barlow to see what he will do
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-08
MISCELLANEOUS.
PRESIDENT HAYES.

Fremont. o., Sept. S.-Presiden, Hayes
arrived here at half past nine o'clock, and
was met at the depot by Webb Hayes, who
was in waiting with the family carriage
The family will remain at their own private
residence till Tuesday, when the president
and wife will 60 to Dayton to attend
the ceremonies at the soldiers home
THE CUSTOM HOUSE INVESTIGATION.
San Francisco, September S.-Thc invcs-
tigation Of the management of the custom
house commenced by the treasury commits
sion in open session last night One case
was discovered in which one million pounds
Of sugar ent. red without paying duty. The
error is apparently accidental and was sub.
sequently rectifed, the importer paying q
duty Of $500
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wean..d.y evening phuni. Park mis.

Wednesday evening Phoenix Park mise,
near Minersville, Pa, was the scene Of .
dreadful explosion Of gas which sbecame
ignited from blast made BY one Of The
workmep. Eight minsn were burned, three
ssriossly, one Of whom, John Jsnkins, soon
died. Thes. Lloyd, brother Of the proprietor
Of the mine, wss also seriously burned.
Complete arrangements have been made
for the reception Of Presideat Hayes At
Nashville. General B. F. Cheatham has been
pointed chief marshal Of the day, with
power to appoint aida. The grand lodge oi
Odd Fellows, which is to lay the corne,
stone Of the custom house on that occasion,
have been requested TO join ia1ks process
sion. The invitation was extended to other
benevolent civic bodies and schools.
A St. Louis Globe. Democrat special says
the cases of Gibson, Long. Green, Street,
Oliver, and Woodward, charged with wreck
ing train on the 81. Louis and San Fran
ci'co railroad, near Richland, for the pur.
pose Of robbery, and by which Cation and
Richardson, the engineer and fireman, and
DR.. Atkinson, were killed on the night o
June 2, were called Wednesday morning in
the circuit court and after argument were
continued till the March term.
Mehemet Ali telegraphs under date o.
the 9th from Kechlowa, is follows To.da,
Eyoub Pasha's army corps which va,
divided into two columns, attacked the
Twelfth Russian army corps which wa.
supported by division on this bank of III,
LON. The Russians were defeated and re
crosse i the Lom in disorder. They aban
doned their fortified positions near Kech
Iowa. Three thousand were killed and
wounded. The commander of their ,valr,
was killed. We lost 200 killed ard 70t
| wounded.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-08
LATEST BY MAIL.

Another old resident Of Dubuque, ex Aid.
John Lucas, died Wednesday night after .
short illness.
The number Of killed at the New York
fire last Monday has been reduced from one
hundred to eight.
After full consideration, it has been de-
termined by the president that the public
interest will be better served by the appoint
ment Of new officers for the three leading
positions in the New York custom house.
A private letter received from South
Carolina states that Colonel Keitt, Of New.
berry court house, was arrested At that place
on Saturday last on the charge Of bigamy,
and in default Of bail was held to await the
action Of the grand jury.
The London Times has long article cor.
recsing the impr ssion that Russia is on the
verge Of bankruptcy, which claims that the
debt Of Russia is in no way unmanagcablc
and that her resources are such ~ will
enable her 10 carry on second and third
campaigs without exhaustion.
Jacob ]. kamn,, = prominent citixs. o
Fort Wayne, and for many years ono Of ,ht
lcadiax republican politicians Of nor,hcri
lsaiana. died "Wednesday nigh. Of dislr.r.
asrd Is. He "a, sppoin,e,i postmaster b,
Prs-idsss Gran, In 1899. and held the p,~i
sIoa sssil shs prv~,ss year. lie "a. ,ssa
~ Asns - OA rs,Isv.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-08
FOREIGN.

THE FUNERAL OF Ex.PkEsIpENT THEIRS.
Paris. Sept. s.-Deputations from many
provincial towns have arrived, and others
are expected, TO witness the funeral of NJ.
Theirs. Large numbers Of people are ex-
pected from the provinces, and many Ene.
lish visitors are here with the same object.
The police have taken great precautions,
and the head of that department has given
the strietest iDjunctions to his suborlinates
to prevent excess of zeal In endapgering the
general tranquility. The whole route was
lined by an immense number of people,
notwithstanding the rain. Shops are closed,
and display on their shutters placards bear.
ing the words, National Mourning" Per.
feet tranquility prevails everywhere. The
rain ceased as one O clock.
Madame Thicrs was accompanied by
Madameoiselle Dosne at the funeral service,
in the church Of Notre Dame De Lorette
Gambetta was cheered as he left the churcl,
after the ceremony. A deputation from Bel.
fort was the only one in the procession
which carried banner. At 2 O'Clock the
cortege arrived at the boulevards, preceded
by asquadron Of m mounted gesdarmes. The
crowd everywhere was respectfully uncov-
cred as the coffin passed. Some shouts o
rire Ia rspublique were raised at the top o,
the boulevard.
THE VICAR OF CHRIST.
Rome, September S. The condition of
the popc's health is not 80 good as it has
been for some time past His limbs arc
partially paralyzed, but not immediate dan.
ger is apprehended. lie resumed audiences
Thursday. 80
WHO WILL BE THE NEXT.
The Liberia assets that the nuncios have
been instructed 10 inform the vatican as "a
the prevailing opinions relative to the mex,
papal election in various countries to which
they are accredited.
THE EGYPrIAN ABELIsK,
Allexandria, September s.-The caissou
containing the Egyptian obelifk for London
is afioat in deep water.
sERvIA HAS FRIENDS.
Belgrade, September SIN the deplo.
matte circles it is reported that . German
consul general coufsn very often with
Prince Milan. Il Il a,sertained that Ger.
many entirely approves Of servia's partici
patton in the war, and is prepared to guar
antee s'a;"e quo in event Of defeat. Italy
seem'to b. going si,h Germany. Aus,ri,
| still Eepns n nos;tsnn of ~ 10, -.....,.,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-08
WAR lrEAs.

Cons, ,aninople Sept. s.-A battle begun
in Plevns Friday morning. Result un.
kngyp.s No dsaaib rsached bse yet.
TfME IS NOT YET ARRIVED.
The rumors of Intervention circulated
early the past week had drawn forth linden
tical answers from the cabinets Of London
Bsrling anil Vienna, that the time is not ye'
arrived. Any premature attempt to inter
iere and prevent the decision by force
could only lead to hollow peace, and to III,
prospect Of seeing the struggle renewed
after comparatively short time, if the tire
mendous sacrifices Of life and property al
ready made would not have advanced the
solution one sep.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-08
rs O'CLOCK p. M.
HOME NEWS.
President Hayes Reaches His
4 q Old Home. g
Investigator Begun In the San
Francisco Custen House.
Departmental Honors to the Late Ex.
President Thiers.
Two Democratic Election Clerks Arrested In
n sap Francisco
NEW YORK.

BANK STATEMENT.
New York, September 8-Rrserve in
crease $S23,95O.
New York, September S.-The steamship
Oder from Southampton, brought 10000
pounds Of gold coin. Another steamer
brought S65O,000.
A HEAVY STORM
yesterday sent a tremendous sea rolling
in upon the coast and much damage was
done last night at Long Branch and Coney
Island.
RAILROAD TRACK WASHED OUT.
The track of the New Jersey Southern
railroad at Highlands, washed away, bu,
repairs have been made and trains are
again running.
EXPECTATION.
New York, Sept. 8.-Five steamships
left for Europe 10 day. The shipments OF
grain and canned goods are very large
200,0 900 bushels Of the former, and IL, ,OOC
cases Of the latter. Cheese exports aggre
gate $4,000 boxes; butter, 1880 packages
fresh beef, $50 tons; live horses. "a.
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POLITICAL.
FRAUDULENT ELEcrloN

rnAODOA6NA hLnSIAON.
San Francisco. Sept. 8.-Two clerks OF
election were arrested tonight for falsifying
the returns in favor Of Numan, democratic
candidate for sheriff. Other arrests will
probably be made A recount will be de-
mandcd in that precinct, and probably in
others, ss II Is believed more of the same
kind Of work has been done in counting
The city vote will probably be completed
by morning. but will not likely change the
result heretofore indicated Returns from,
Nevada county change two senators and
three asscmbIymen from republican to dem
OcratiC