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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28

The religious excitement still shoulders
in Brooklyn. ''Still in its ashes live it's
wonted fires" There seems to be no end
to the scandal which began years ago, and
when it is banished from the civil and
criminal courts it makes its reappearance in
the church. Recently question has arisen
in the Congregational Church, not of
public Importance intrinsically, but which
bids fair to revive the interest in the
Beecher scandal. council has been called
to determine it, and the congregation of the
Rev. DR. Burlington object to taking part
in it, because Plymouth Church declares
its intention to send delegates. The
reason for this refusal is that the Budding
ton church object to fellowship with
Plymouth Church. The public cares little
about the rights or wrongs of this especial
issue, but it would deeply regret to see the
old scandal forced upon it in another form.
It is to be hoped that the Congregational
Church will be able to settle it's internal
disputes in private.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28
ourselvc. as Other. Sec Us.

Views of our social, political. military,
literary and other aspects drawn from
European standpoints, and made into more
or less fabby volumes of travel and obser-
vation, have been common enough at any
time, and have reported US to the world
generally to our prejudice for alleged
shortcomings on points on which the
writer's were as rule wofully incom-
petent 70 judge. Such observations
of our country and condition as are re-
ported to have been made by the Swiss Gen.
tennial Commissioner have, on the other
hand, been far too rare. This is an honest re-
port by commercial and industrial expert
sent to observe great demonstration Of our
manufacturers, with view to the profit that
might be secured to his own country by his
observations. He plainly warns his coun-
trymen that in their special departments
of artistic industry their supremacy is
in danger from the rivalry they are hence
forth to meet at our hands, not only in our
own markets, but in the markets of the world.
This unintentional tribute to our great ma
terial successes is the more valuable for the
absence of any intention to write for effect.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28

pretence of religion had been set mp for its
justification? Its righteous war on one OF
the twin relics" compels it in logic and con-
sistency TO evince an equally unsparing hos
tility to the other. An institution which by its
essence and daily practice gives immunity
to crimes against chastity. which corrupts
the morals of women as q means Of reducing
them to slavery, and makes an alliance be-
tween Church and State that American ideas
do not permit even to the purest forms OF
faith. ought to find no apologists or defend
ers in q civilized community. 1t is no more
to be tolerated than religion which should
require human sacrifices to Its deities.
The HERALD has not advocated the extir-
patton of the Mormon religion qua reli-
gion, but only the punishment and pre-
vention of the hideous crimes which are
perpetrated by its votaries. We see no rea-
son for being mealy-mouthed and disguis-
ing our belief that condign chastisement
of its crimes would precipitate the downfall
of the institution. But it is only the crimes
and not the religion, that we make direct
object of attack. If Mormonism can sur
vive the crimes committed in its name
and protected by its authority we
will have no quarrel with it after its purid-
cation. All that we have yet insisted on is
that John D. Lees accomplices in o whole
sale massacre and robbery shall share his
punishment. We have no doubt that this
simple legal justice would contribute to the
extinction of Mormonism, and have accord
ingly mentioned that as an additional motive
for doing what ought to be done on purely
criminal grounds. 1t would betray great
lack of vigor and foresight for our govern
ment to let this great opportunity pass with
out putting the Mormon problem on its way
to final solution.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28
War or Peace In Europe.

An impression prevails in Europe that
the limit of what may be done by diplomacy
toward preserving the peace has been
reached and yet tho continuance of peace
is evidently very uncertain. ministers
and ambassadors are at the end OF their
suggestions" and yet these suggestions
have produced no agreement or COM
mon declaration on those important
facts upon which there must be an
agreement if war is to be prevented. This
situation results from the distrust with
which England regards Russia. Perhaps
this distrust is mutual but if Russia doubts
England's disposition to deal honestly on
the issues between them she has the adroit-
ness to assume successfully the demeanor
of candor and confidence, while England
not only openly doubts the sincerity
of the Gear ond his advisers, but
makes an ostentatious and insulting
demonstration of her doubts. If this is
intended to irritate Russia, and to produce
a position from which England may seem to
the British people to be forced into war by
considerations of what is due to her own
dignity and honor, it promises to be sue
cessful. For appearances, at least, are now
warlike, and the indications of the hour are,
not that there will be On occupation of
Turkey by Russian troops with more or
less resistance, but that there will be
war to which England will be o
party. Russia and England differed first
very distinctly as to their views on the issue
of the conference. England secretly rejoiced
that it had failed, but Russia insisted that
it should not be permitted to lend in
smoke" and the views ostensibly held byall
the Powers sustained her. Her invitation
to England to join in declaration of
common purposes with regard to the
future was met by demand that
Russia should demobilize her army-a
proposition that Russia deemed inadmissi-
BILE unless coupled with more positive
declarations by England in regard to Tur-
KEY than Russia had demanded. Negotia-
tons on this point have gone so far between
the Powers that the mediation" of Austria
seems to be thought necessary; and with the
announcement of such q necessity comes q
rumor of the impending return of Mdhat
Pacha to Constantinople. Whatever might
be the other consequences Of such return
it would at least make war inevitable
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28
Accommodating Evidence Against Brig
ham Young.

The despatch from Arizona which we print
this morning strongly corroborates the state
ments made by John ID. Lee, in his confess
sion that Brigham Young was the chief in
stgator of the Mountain Meadows massacre.
The order for the massacre was printed yes
terday in an extra OF local Arizona news
paper. The original was found among the
papers of the late ex-Chief Justice John
Titus, of Arizona, formerly Chief Justice of
Utah. We ask our readers to turn to the
despatch and peruse the atrocious order.
Our correspondent states that the original
of this order and the affidavits attesting its
genuineness are now in his possession; and
he further states that he has had frequent
conversations with the late Chief Justice
Titus, his former law partner, respecting
the matter, who never had any doubt OF the
genuinencss Of the order OF the guilt Of Brig
ham Young.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Moss green may be linod with deep red
Ashley, Of anti-slavery fame, is in Boston.
MYRTLE green may be trimmed with magnolias
Now IL Is said that Langston doesn't know beans
parmcsan cheese should be grated for maccaroni
prune color needs nothing richer than black cmboss.
Ing.
Mrs picrrcpont wears blue velvet, with gold trim.
mngs
Sir Charles L. Young, Of England, is at the ST.
James
Ex.secrctary George NJ Robson is at the Fifth
Avenue
Court colGures arc worn lower in the neck than they
recently were.
Dom P,att asks no favors from tho government, but
is always equal the usual allowance OF law quorico
water.
Stcmmed rasins improve thin rico pudding, and n
extra cupfui Of milk will be needed for half cupful
Of raisins.
Pale pink may DO trimmed with apple blossoms,
olive color may be trimmed with cream, and red pop
pies will not be out OF place.
Major Hoxscy, a son-in-law of John Minor Bolts,
and. therefore, a representative Of the old whg
school, has Virginia friends who think his work is
worthy of recognition. And they not far wrong.
The best soil for flowers, and especially for
Young plants almost absolutely necessary for
seed beds is rch mellow loan. containing so much
sand that 10 will not sbako'' after hard showers
Tick.
Lucas writes that 'spinoza was so temperate and so
sober that he did not spend SIX sous q day on an
average, and did not drink moro than pint Of wine
in o month"; "Nature is satisfied with little" he
used TO say s'and when she Ia content am so, too"
Evening Telegram I'VE have reason TO charge the
origin Of the story that Mr.. Oakley Hall has fed to
escape complication with the Sweeny suits directly
home upon certain lawyers who connected with
the prosecution Of legal remedies against the Tammany
Ring and are pockctng fat foes out OF their business
Not one particle OF proof for their insnuatIon have
they afforded but they have got access to the bach
stairs OF certain newspaper o!ces and In that wa!
have blown the notion anonymously into the ear o
the public. This is cowardy conduct and men whit
are guilty OF II unworthy confidence. If Their
Is any foundation for this story which they have set o
foot except In their own personal anmosty agains
Mr.. Hall. they owe the public nm immediate dscosur
Of It, not to speak Of their mcanness in wanton,
distressing Mr.. Halls family and friends BY vasu
SANDER"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28

THE Manufacturing to the influence of the
area of very high pressure off the Nova Scotia
coast the progress of the storm centre northeast
ward to that region has been exceedingly slow.
Its advance, however, is marked by n steady de-
crease of pressure and proportionatc decrease
of density in the resisting area. The depression
is really swallowing up, as it wcrc the airvolumc
in advance of it. When it reaches the ocean and
commences its transatlantic movement its course
will probably be more to the southwark than if
the area of high pressure did not retard it ut the
outset. Tho centre of the disturbance is now
passing over the New England States, and we
are beginning to experience in New York the
strong westerly Afterwards that follow the Storm
as predicted in yesterdays HERALD. The rain
area which attends the storm is very extensive,
but the precipitation has decreased. The ter
ritory involved embraces the eastern lake region,
the British provinces, the Eastern and Middle
States and southwark along the coast
10 Cape Hattcras Westward of the Al
ieghanies the weather is comparatively
clear, except in the Upper Mississippi
and Lower Missouri valleys. The temperature
il remarkably high in the Southwest cglty-two
degrees being recorded yesterday afternoon in
Eastern Texas. Between the Tennessee line and
the lakes and along the Atlantic coast the tenn
peraturc is moderately high. and it is from one
70 five degrees above freezing at the coolest
points in the North and Northwest. Except
In the Northwest and West the pressure
is now below the NEAL Altogether
the prevailing conditions are favorable
for the development OF local disturbances. The
Ohio and Middle Mississippi have risen. All the
other rivers are unchanged. The weather in
New York to-day will be colder and clearing,
possibly with light snow, and probably with brisk
% high winds from the northwest.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28


The Commissioner of Public Works and
the Chief Engineer of the Croton Aque-
duct Bureau concur in the statement that
there is or ought to be no deficiency IN
the supply of water in any Of the uptown
portions ofthe city, Whereas the depth OF
water in the reservoir during last sum
mer was only sixteen feet, they say.
it Is now thirty feet and This
should give sufficient Roadway
in any part Of the city. They also state
that no complaints of scarcity have reached
the Department Of Public Works but 1t
may be that past experience has taught the
sufferers the uselessness of such complaints.
On the subject Of the "Caulfeld contract,
as 1t is called, the Commissioner is not
very communicative 1t is an old job.
originating in the Tweed days. and
of course the present department Is
not responsible for it. Nevertheless,
he signifies that it expires next June, and
then the city will probably have the oppor-
tunity to discover how large its profits
really are. We imagine it is of less interest
political pensioners make out of the job
than to ascertain whether such a contract
does not lead to q needless and dangerous
waste of the water.
Mr.. Campbell suggests that in some
houses o deficiency may exist in the supply
of Croton owing to the stupid parsimony Of
their builders, who endeavor to feed three
or four houses through one pipe. This cer-
tainly is matter that deserves inquiry.
We have building law which prescribes
the thicknesses of party walls, &C., but no
clause in such a statute could be more
salutary than one enforcing on builders
the duty of giving every house a
supply pipe independent Of others and
large enough to insure sufficient flow Of
water We believe the Building act con-
tains no such provision. If we are correct.
why would it not be very desirable amend
ment to make to the law during the present
legislative session?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-The stock market
was active and, as q rule, something stronger.
The coal stocks showed great activity, and ad-
vanced per cent. Gold opened ut 1913 and
declined to 1O4al Mt which price it closed Gov
eminent stocks were steady and quiet, and rail-
road bonds were dull and irregular. Money was
easy at Dig 3 per cent on call, the former
being the closing quotation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28

ALTHOUGH THE ALDERMEN have no authority
over the Board of Education, their resolution of
Yesterday, condcmning II reduction of teachers
salaries, puts the seal of official dsapproval upon
one of the greatest blunders from which New
York has ever suffered.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28

MORAL OF TIE BROOKLYN CLUBBING Our
RAGE-If you want to indulge in the utmost per-
sonal violence with the slightest risk to personal
liberty work for an appointment on the police
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28

THE INCIDENTS RELATED TO-DAY of the abuse
of children by parents hint strongly at the di-
rection in which the labors of the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Children should tend,
and prove also the necessity for just such an
association
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28

From reports this morning The probabilities
are that the rcatter IN Ncc York today riH be
colder and clearing, possibly wiM light saow, and
probably ,ri brisk TO high wi'Ids from me NORTH
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28
TRIPLE S III q e T.
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NEW YORK. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 20. 1877.
NOTICE TO COUNTRY DEALERS.

The Adams Express Company run a special newspaper
train over tire Pennsy Railroad and its connections
leaving Jersey City at quarter past tour A. NJ daily ana
sunday carrying the regular edition OF the ERAD as TAR
West rs Harrisburg and South to Washington reaching
phia quarter past six A. NJ and Washington ut
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28

THE MORTALITY STATISTICS show that the pub
lie health is considerably better than it was last
year; but day or two of spring sunshine in our
dirty streets will change all that.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28

A LIST OF SCIoNs OF FIRST FAMILIES will be
found under the head Of "Robert Bonner's
Horses"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28

GENTLEMEN given to putting in their oar
will find something Of interest in Aquatic Sports
in New England
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28

SOME INTERESTING AMENDMENTS to the Woodin
Charter bill are suggested by the Taxpayers AS
sociatiop
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28

SOME NOTEWORTHY DETAILS concerning the
management of great life insurance companies are
published today.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28

THE MosT INTERESTING of all the sketches of
the missing ex-Mayor is reprinted in the HERALD
to-day, the writer having been for four years Mr..
Halls private secretary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28

IT Is EXPECTED that the Tweed restitution
compromise will be offered to-day, after which
some considerable corrections of newspaper sto-
ries may be expected.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28

If THE CHARGES of the existence of "a Boiler
Ring" are not sustained by the statements pub
lished to-day the public will be glad to know
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28

THE SURPLUS OF THE Ice CROP is about to be
moved to tidcwatcr, and shippers are not so anX-
ious to see it as they might be.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-28
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.


UNION SQUARE THEATRE-THE DASicHEFrh
HELLERS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
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GERMANIA THEArRE-EiSg LEicHrH PRISON
BowERY rHEATRE-EAsr LYsS
BROADWAY THEArRE-ouR GInLs
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-Mss MuLroS
NEW YORK AQUARIUM.
FIFTH AVENUE rHEArRE-LApY or LYONS
PARK THEATRE-OuR BoARprSG HOUSE
wALLAcK'S THEATRg--Mr AWFUL DAD
PARK THEATRE, BROoKLYN-MIss SARAH MvLroS.
THEATRE COMIQUE-vARmrr
NEW AMERICAN MUsEuM-CuRrosrrIzS
TONY PASTORS THEAfkE-vARiErr.
TIvOLI THEATRE-vARiKrY.
SAN FRANCISCO MINsTRELs.
EGYPTIAN HALL-yARiErY
PARTISAN VARIETIES.
COLUMBIA OPERA HOUSE VARIETY
EILMoRE's GARDEN-TRorrisc.
OLYMPIC NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-02-16
DEPOSED QUEENS.
independently

independently
One year ago Mrs. Belknap was the
toast. Every night and every morning
we read anew OF the brightness OF her face,
the marvels Of her dresses, the number
Of her shoes. She read SO much about
the splendors Of her beauty and the won
ders OF her toilet that she grew TO believe
herself to be a little above any Of her
earthly sisters. In three years she was
utterly transformed from a gentle, sub
dued looking widow to an airy, super
ciliOus woman Of fashion.
When Senator Chrlstiancy married a
little girl who counted scrip in the Treas
ury, the society leaders" met and de-
bsted whether they should receive her Or
not. She entered their enchanted circle
as If by fire. She was by no means
unanimously received, nor in any way
warmly welcomed. Nobody tabooed her
so positively and utterly as Mrs.Beiknap.
She, the daughter Of Q country doctor,
was not willing to receive on equal terms
the little"C Countess" Of "Scrip, Suddenly
elevated to the dignity OF senator's
wife. That was but one year ago.
Yet already we have ceased altogether
to hear of Mrs. Belknap's dresses. She
lives at the Arlington, and no doubt
keeps still her near personal friends I; but
she is no longer the fashion. Nobody
just the san.e ga3 1lrong rolls up to
the'door OF the secretary OF war but bis
name Is Don Cameron. He has dauph.
ter, tall, strong, dark and beautiful. She
now is the toast. So also is the daughter
in-law of the attorney general, the bride
OF week. She is a blonde of blondes
blue-eyed and lovely In an azure dress
The whole world OF fashion Is rushing TO
gaze upon her at the Ebbitt House
Every week we read that the most bril-.
liant receptions OF the season are those of
Mrs. Taft.
1t seems but yesterday that the whole
world was flowing into the house of the
attorney-general whose name was viii.
liams. What sumptuous feasts were
those In the new house into which tho
beautiful woman had put her very life
Amid costly hanging and azure satin fur.
niture, dressed like Peri, this beautiful
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-02-16
THE LOUISIANA ROBBERS.
lanes Peleiter Before the Com
mittee.
His story OF How Wells aud Antler-
sOn Ate q Dinner and Planned
Theft.
Chicago Times Telegram. J


WASHINGTON, Feb. l3.-The returning
board scoundrels and the eulogists and
defenders of the Chandler-kellogg
combination are finding their tracks were
not so well concealed as they at one time
imagined. To-day's development comes
from an humble source, but it comes with
an honest countenance and will be cred
tied accordingly. 1t consists of a well-told
and plausible account Of a conversation
among Gov. Wells. Gen. Anderson, Casa
nave, and I.ittlefield at Baschio's restaur-
ant on the first Sunday in December.
This account was given by sharp young
French creole waiter. who
OVERHEARD A CoNyERsATIoN
while waiting upon this now quite cele-
brated Sunday dinner party, and who
was so impressed by the extraordinary
character of the statements by Wells and
Anderson that he made point to re.
member them for possible future use
He gave his name as James Peleitter.
His strong French accent and queer :
sounding French-American idiom
created much amusement among men,
bers OF the committee and spectators, and
it was suggested that he be furnished an
interpreter to secure accuracy in impart-
ing his statements, MIR. Field Offering to
serve in that capacity. This the commit
tee declined, however. The examination
began with the following
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Question. Where do you live: A. In
New Orleans live.
Q. What is your business? A. Waiter.
Q. Did you at any time hear CONVEX
sation between Gov. Wells, Mr.. Ander-
son. Mr.. Littiefield and Mr.. Casauave rel
alive to political matters? A. l did hear
. conversation. They come to Baschio's
restaurant. Baschio-he from Gibraltar
Italian. l am his waiter. One Sun day
at 4 O'Clock.
Q. Will you tell what this converse
ton was? A. Well, sir, Mr.. Littlefield
asked Mr.. Anderson, who says that Mr.
Hayes wanted one vote very much, can
| he be elected: Mr.. Anderson said
"Yes he win be the same thing" Mr.
Wells reply that Tllden, if he get ont
hundred thousand majority, Hayes viii
STILL HAVE THE SAME THING.
He don't care what becomes OF the state
so went down stairs.
Q. After this conservation did Casa
nave make any statement to you? A
He did. You want to know what h,
say: He say il French in France know
that Democrats and Republicans wert
the same thing they would all be Demo
Gratis the same thing in New Orleans.
say to MIN, mo sir, you make mis-
take. The Frenchman know what b
do. and he votes right" Some othe
men say something and | went out o
the door. / said. "You are all
DAM DEAD BEATS"
Casanaye say "You use that word
again" say II go out"
Q. What did you use such language ia
a guest OF your house for: A. Yes,
say that to Casanave and all Of them, be
cause ii was so.
Gen. Anderson was brought in to rep
resent the returning board during the ex
animation. He SAT very close to Pelei
tier, ard was much discounted over thu
roar of laughter that followed The littlt
creole's vigorous statements.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-02-16
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