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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07
The French DIintstry.

The Duke de Broglie and his accomplices
of the 10th of May are still in Office, on the
day when the new Chamber meets. It
seems, however, that it is not their fault, for
the project of the Pouyer-Quertier Ministry
is an evident indication Of their desire to
get out Of the way and Of their recognition
that this could not be done without some
device for covering their retreat. That
Ministry had no other basis for its pro-
posed existence than the conviction OF
the men now in power that their game
had failed, but that they must keep
up an appearance Of battle, lest the
whole conservative fabric should go to
pieces in q stampede, and the Septennate
itselfbe carried away with the rest. Pouyer-
Quertier, Vogue, Delsol, and the others
were to face the Chamber as champions Of
the same policy that De Broglie had pur-
sued, with the certainty that they would be
bowled out on the first vote, but with the
hope that this ignominious fate might seem
less disastrous to conservative" interest in
falling upon men comparatively obscure
than if it had fallen upon the great leaders
in the conflict. But the men put down for
this convenient sacrifice did not like it, per-
haps; or it may be that the Marshal himself
objected to plan which seemed to leave
him in the lurch with handful of nobodies.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07
Freedom OF the Press.

Within day or two it has been found
necessary that district attorney should in
form a counsellor in court that the freedom
of the press is national institution in this
country. 1t is to be feared that some of the
changes that have been made in regard to
admission to the Bar have not been alto
gether in the nature Of improvements.
Formerly it was made an imperative condi-
ton Of the privilege to Practise before the
courts that man should be Of sound mind
and possessed of average intelligence.
Rather less stress was laid upon strictly pro-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07

One of the chief objects of the Russian
campaign in Armenia is accomplished
Erzeroum, the capital of the province, is
in the hands of Melikof's army, and
Ghazi Moukhtar is retreating west
ward, unable to hold his ground.
This event is, without exception,
the most important of the war, because by
its occurrence the Russian army of invasion
is placed in possession of secure winter
quarters and in readiness to resume q
vigorous offensive should the weather
put an end to active operations during
the winter season. Kars, closely in
vested and cut off by the capture of
Erzeroum from any assistance. must
now surrender, for further defence Of the
fortress must prove absolutely useless and
entail only an unnecessary loss of life.
The completeness of Moukhtar's overthrow
at Alaja Dagh may be judged from
the fact that he has been unable
to make any stand whatever for the
defence of Erzeroum. The tide of
Russian success after that fatal battle
rolled his shattered army westward, CIV
ing it no resting place whereon to recover
its organization. Heymann, Tergukasoffa and
Lasareff followed swiftly in pursuit Of the
Turks, while the Russian detachments from
Ardahan were thrown between Artvin and
Olti to hold in check any Turkish forces
ascending the Valley of the Tchuruk Su to
Moukhtar's relief The combinations of the
Russians were, therefore, entirely success
full, as can be seen by perusal of the de-
spatches from Erzeroum published this morn
ing. Whether the Russians will be satisfied
with this success in Armenia this year de-
ponds on the Turkish movements. To COM
plete the conquest Of the province Trebizond
and Batoum must be captured, but as
these seacoast towns are commanded
by the Turkish feet it is I'M
likely that any serious attempt will
be made against them for the present.
They will, however, cease to be ports of
supply for the Turkish army in Asia Minor,
for the Russians will certainly closely
blockade them on the land side. The occu-
patton Of Eszeroum will he followed by
the complete fertilization of the city
against the Turks, for Mclikoff will
hold tenaciously to his dearly purchased
conquest. Moukhtar having s'gone west
to prepare his revenge" will probably be
recalled and sacrificed to the passion of dis
appointment and alarm that must now fill
the populace Of Constantinople.
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fessional attributes than upon these cardinal
points Of intellectual operations. But the
world of lawyers has been shunted from
that original line. 1t has recently been de-
manded that they should know the law, even
ct the expense of their knowing enough to
60 in when it rains. They must now know
the law as taught in the schools and as prac-
tised in the courts, and even know all the
devious ways of pigeonhole science, a.
taught in the lawyers offices; but that men
may know all this and be without common
sense is shown by some conspicuous exam.
Piles; yet, for admission to the Bar, it seems
that the elements Of common sense are no
longer demanded. Fancy man rising
in q court of justice in this city
in these days and asking the Judge
to make a rule in regard to how the news
papers shall report certain law cases I
This was the fancy of an advocate who APP
peared for certain persons charged with
smuggling. He wanted his cases reported
verbatim, in order, perhaps, that his elo-
quence might = included; or, failing
that, he wanted published a report that the
opposing counsel should agree upon. Fall
ing both, he was prepared, no doubt, to
invite the Judge to illuminate against the
newspapers all the theatrical thunder Of
contempt of court. But the Court knew
itself better and softly snubbed the learned
counsel into discreet sill ence. saFlet~fsas
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07

in finding consolation in trifes while the
leading States of the Union are falling one
after another from its side.
The republicans elect their Governor in
Wisconsin and Minnesota and are success
full in Kansas and Nebraska, although IN
all cases being compelled to accept reduced
majorities. The democrats carry the State
of New Jersey and are successful also in
Maryland, Mississippi and Virginia. In the
two latter States there was no contest. In
Connecticut the Legislative election does
not much change the political COM
plexion of the State. On the whole,
the elections have been highly encouraging
to the democracy, and, but for the hope
fulness of the administration, might be re-
garded as discouraging to the President and
his friends.
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satisfaction. As the Registership was the
principal county Office in dispute Mr.. Loew's
election would, under ordinary circum-
Stances be regarded as winning for Tam
many the laurel wreath of victory. But
his majority is small in city SO
strongly democratic as New York, and,
as we have said, the Tammany leaders
elected to make their party fight on Mr.
Schell rather than on their candidate for
Register. Mr.. Loew owes his success more
to his popularity with the people than to
the mere machinery Of his party. His op-
ponent made an excellent run, under dis
couraging circumstances, and proved that
his strength was not to be despised.
But Mr.. Leew had served faithfully
on the bench of the Court of
Common Pleas and had a reputation among
good service in yesterdays contest. It
would have been singular if such o candi-
date had failed to receive the Endorsement
of his fellow citizens for such an Office as
that Of Register.
Tammany succeeds in again securing the
DOoI0 Va <AiocALiChs 0hA shAS 0covAoyS SAo
hopes that have been entertained of sort
of checkmate to that organization through
the Common Council. We shall not have Mr..
Andrew H. Green for President of the Board
of Aldermen and a member of the Board OF
Apportionment-a deprivation to which the
city will submit with as good grace as
possible. We congratulate Tammany on
the victory it has won, and coun-
sci the organization to take warning
by the slenderness of its majority. The
people ore resolved to have efficient and
honest local government, and if they do not
receive it from the present administration
they will assuredly depose it and
elect another in its place. The strong fight
made by the opposition this year without
organization, means or concentration of
effort shows what the people may do when
they are in earnest as to change of local
ru1erc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07
A Great Banquet to Grant.

If Paris is the place where good Ameri-
cans go after death it is, oil the same, q
good place for great Americans to 60 during
life. The magnificent banquet rendered
last evening in the gay capital to General
Grant by the resident Americans is proof
of the latter. The three hundred and fifty
Americans who greeted our great soldier SO
handsomely, one and all, thought so. AS for
the General himself he has had SO many
courtesies from occasional kings and mobiles
that he must have felt thrill of pleasure
pass through him as he found himself face
to face with company in which every man
was sovereign. AS for the ladies, God
bless them, they are queens everywhere.
Among those beside the General ut last
nights banquet were men who carried the
names, dear to all patriotic Americans,
Of Rochambeau and Lafayette Thus did
old France look kindly through the eyes of
her descendants upon the children of the
Republic of the West which her blood and
treasure did 80 much to found. Had it not
been for the overwhelming compliments
poured upon him like precious perfumed
unguents by General Noyes and rubbed in
by the applause of his beaming compatriots,
the General would, doubtless, have touched
upon this pleasant piece of international
suggestiveness, for to the foremost Ameri-
can soldier of our age what could be more
gratifying than the recognition Of the great
French names that shone in the galaxy
around the Father Of our Country? Happily
NJ de Lafayette brought this period before
the minds of the benqueters in graceful
and telling manner In every respect the
banquet was success and fitting honor to
our ex-President abroad.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

EMILE. De La segliorc" comedy In four acts, ny
Emile Angler and Jules Saudeau, was produced at the
Theatre Francois last evening" This is Of tho
known and most popular plays OF the Parts Theatre
Francais Tho scene Is Lard In tho time of Napoleon
and the incidents nave reference to the political and
social situation. Bernard played by M. venio is tho
son Of a farmer, and falls In lovc with
Helene, Mile. Leblanc, who is destined by her
father for Raoul de vaubcrt, ". HenrioG
whom she does not love. Bernard has given
Up mis- properly, and IL thought that he had dcd.
and others look possession; but Dc Fourneles tho
avocat played BY NJ. Chamomin, insisted that No
should DO relnstated and everything ends happily.
All the acting was good and unusually equal that Of
ing for the parts was hardly In keeping the costumes
Of tho nrsS ana second Empires, being somswha4
mixed, 1851
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.


The late Edwin Adams had talent for writing verse.
R,stori Lander and Agnes Ethel living Parts.
Jerome Hopkins has completed hts new opera,
"Dumb Love"
The Florcnces arc meeting with success in their
present tour.
Tho Fryer company this week arc at Pixies Opcra
House, Cincinnati
MISS Fanny Davenport has begun engagement AZ
the Grand Opera House, Cincinnati
Milo. Boulgny will give a concert at Chckerins
Hall nndcr the auspices OF several OF tho fashionable
ladies' OF Now York.
Mr. Joseph Watson, Of Newport, will probably do
liver his lecture Shakespeare and his characters In
this city next month.
Boston critic doubts whether wharfage" has legs
enough to enable 1t to upon the shelf where
the so-called legitimate comedies arranged for
future use.
Pappenhem has had brilliant success IN Boston
during the past week, especially IN sTrovatore,"
"Fidelio," "Lohcngrin" ana ''Lcs Huguenots" The
local critics likewise praise her Tor presenting thor
oughy artistic and In respects original portrait
urc OF Gretchen in 'FausL"
Mr. b. !. Farjcon, the English novelist, and sonin-
Law OF Mr.. Joe Joferson occupied n box at the Fifth
Avenue Theatre last evening and evinced not little
interest In tn, excitement Of tho audience over the
election returns, which posted conspicuously In
tho lobby Of tho theatre wcro ohocrcd by gontle
men Of various parties betwoon tho acts Of tho merry
'sOhimss Of Normandy.n
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.
Tho melancholy days.
Old maids are prim roses

Tho melancholy days. 4a
Old maids are prim rosea
The silver men sing In bars
Mcclellan and SkobeleG like white Kids SASH
IT you lie about q you always think less Of
yourself
Flies have gone and tho mirror Is covered with an
carly frost.
No man goes home at two in the morning through
behring's sraighta
Morton had very small eyes, but very bright ones
and women loved him.
II will be noticed that this column s printed good
deal In tho shape OF an obelisk.
A scientist ASKS "Can fishes cryf" Yes; bot We
don't give bread with nsh bawl.
Newark has lost It's mosquitoes hut Will soace itssll
during she winter with brass band.
After ALL Sunset Cox has been treated . 6rst
class statesman by tho democratic party.
Senator George +. Hoar, Of Massachusetts,, Is a the
Fifth Avenue Hotel. on his way to Washington.
Ohio farmers arc planting mushroom spawn, and
hope TO crop OF ocesoekcrs by the first Of the
year.
society woman of Chicago invited Miss Kellogg 70
o ladies' lunch. Miss Kellogg asked to sing, and,
like true artist refused.
A correspondent wishes TO know at what age q girl
should no longer DO kissed by her male friends. 4
lady suggests the age when she puts long dresses
Dr. RedHeld writes to tho Cincinnati Commercial
that the solid South adds Ohio her list Of Victories
and that tho ultimate victory OF tho solid In the Union
Is only matter of moments
The correspondent Of tho Philadelphia Star, who 10
not likely TO say what he does not know, writes that
MI. Blaine has some homo worry sick man, With the
warning from his physicians that carsfulness alone
can prevent danger Of life.
"Botter to be boggar with rags and happy heart,
Than king in his palace mopng, and acting atynnts
part" Commercial
Better to shoot tomca on the top OF the u,.ermoss
fence.
Than 10 squeeze gentle lemon year or 20 from
hence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07
An Intern n tionnl Rifle Match 9
Paris Next Year.

Our friends of the Irish rifle team are
evidently dissatisfied with the results of
the matches shot with the American cham
pions, and are anxious to win back if pos
sible the laurels lost at Creedmoor and Dol
lymount. In the expression of this desire
they evince trustworthy pluck and per-
sistency of purpose to win which re-
fleets credit upon them as rifemen. Our
special cable despatch from Dublin an
nounces that the Irish team has sent chal-
lenge to the Americans to meet them
next year at or near Paris and contest
NAL trophy and one for the "glory
of the thing"-between Ireland and
America. We do not see why this
challenge should not be accepted by our
marksmen in the spirit in which it is sent.
Perhaps the only obstacle in the way of ar
ranging the proposed matches may arise
out Of conditions governing contests for the
Centennial trophy, and in case the British
National Rifle Association should demand
the right to compete in order to exclude
Scotland and Ireland. But, as we under
stand it, the British team so-called proposes
an entirely new basis Of competition be-
tween itself and the American team, leaving
the Americans free to receive teams desiring
to compete for the Centennial trophy from
any country claiming distinct nationality.
If the American National Rifle Association
is willing to accept the Irish challenge to
shoot next year at Paris we hope Scottish
team will also take part in the match for the
Centennial trophy. The Scottish rifiemen
have exhibited an independence of spirit
with regard to the arrogance Of the ruling
powers at Wimbledon that certainly de-
serves praise. AS the British team ut
Creedmoor last September was only saved
from ignominious defeat by the good shoot
ing of the Irish and Scottish members we
would suggest to John Bull that he
must learn how to shoot before he
undertakes to dictate the terms Of
matches between rihemen. AS MANY,
If not all, Of the American marks
men who have 50 galantly and successfully
defended the palma" at Creedmoor will
visit Paris next year, a splendid rifle tour
nament can be organized with the co-opera-
ton Of Irish, Scotch and possibly French,
Belgian, Austrian, German and Italian
teams. None of the representatives of the
countries named need feel ashamed of de-
feat at the hands of on American team. and
If our marksmen fail at Paris their repu-
tation cannot suffer after past triumphs.
by all means, therefore, let this plucky
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07

THE Misunderstanding yesterday the move
mont Of the storm off tho coast was much
slower than it's progress overland. At mid
night on Monday the storm centre was
near Portland, Me-, attended by rains and
snow which extended over the lower lake
region and tho Middle and East Atlantic
States. Last evening the storm was passing
northeastward from Newfoundland and q great
area Of high pressure extended over all the ter
ritory of the United States and Canada
except the region of the Northwest east
Of tho Rocky Mountains. The depression now
moving into Dakota and Montana from the
Territory of Utah is advancing rapidly and the
indications are threatening in the Northwest
but We do not believe the effects of the storm will
be severely felt very far to the southwark AS the
pressure in that direction rises rapidly. Tho
temperature attending tho depression is rcla-
lively high, tho lowest being the lake region and
CENTRAL districts. To-day tho weather in New
York and its vicinity will be cold and fair'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07

MR. JOHN BRoUGHAM Is so seriously i'll that
he has been compelled to leave the West, where
he was playing, and is now on his way home
Mr.. Brougham's gloomy anticipation that he is
returning to die Will, it is to be hoped, prove to
be unfoundcd.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07

SOUTH CARoIINA's STATESMEN are getting along
pretty well. Whittemore, of cadetship fame, has
been indicted; ex-CongressmanSmalls has been
let off by the Grand Jury, while the jury who
have Cardozos fate in their hands IRE still out
and It is thought will disagree.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07

MIR. MoRToNs SUccEssoR.-The choice has
fallen upon Mr.. Voorhees,, who was yesterday
commissioned by Governor Williams. Mr..
Voorhees, will hardly decline
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07

From Otsr reports Mss morning the probabilities
are that The sccatter in Ncw York and its vicinity
today sciH be cold and fair.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07

CUsTER's MoNUMENT-Miss Clara Morris has
generously undertaken to give performance
tomorrow evening for the benefit of the Custer
monument She gives not only her own services
but also the expenses, which form no small
amount. Mr. Wallack, who shares her patriot
ism and enthusiasm, gives the use of his theatre,
20 that the absolute receipts will 70 to the
memorial fund. We trust the admirers of the
gallant Custer will second tho efforts of Miss
Morris and Mr.. Wallack.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07

!. A HINT TO SPAIN.-Swedcn, in pursuance Of
the vote of its inhabitants, has retroceded st.
Bartholemy, one Of the islands of the Antilles,
to France. Let Spain take a vote in Cuba and
see how it would come out
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07

THE STATE Is DEMOCRATIC by about ffteer
Thousand; the Legislature republican.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07

OLD vIRGNIA.-No republican ticket was in
the field. For the democratic majority see the
number of white men in the census.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07

The TARRF.-Mr. Fernando Woods notice
that he will at an early day begin the work of q
revision of the tariff will create lively sensa-
ton in New England, Pennsylvania and other
points. No portion of the statute books more
sadlv needs n revision
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07

THE KEYSTONE STATE.-Pennsylvani appears
to have undergone complete political rcvolu-
ton. Republican losses reported at nearly
every point, and the republican majority Of a
year ago has been transferred to the democratic
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07

lNGERsoLL IN LUCK.-A despatch from Colonel
Robert M. Ingcrsoll's home says he has been
offered the mission to Germany, and is now on
his way to Washington to sec about it.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07

TENNEssEE's LEGISLATURE has been called to-
gether to discuss proposition to refund it's
debt, and the prevailing opinion is that it will be
honest enough to accept the proposition of the
nrod;tnra
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07

ALL Work AND No PAY-A large number
Of the officers and soldiers who have been doing
all the hard fighting on the Plains have not been
paid for nearly nine months, while those in the
pleasant Eastern forts and stations have re-
ccived their stipends regularly. Where arc the
paymasters and what is the trouble
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07
Il RIPPLE SH e d t
NEW YORK. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER I. 1877.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ADvERTIsERs.-I6
inSsrc ne proper classification of advertisements
u Is absolutely necessary that they b handed in
before c;ght o'clock epe7y epe,,ing.
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TRAINS IN THE AR.-There was q collision on
the Elevated Railroad yesterday afternoon,
which fortunately resulted in injury only to the
rolling stock. The brakes were out of order.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-07

Recommendations thousand majority
Is claimed for Governor Rice and the Presidenti
v,nlicv
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NEW JERsEY.-Little Mac" goes marching
through jersey with about thirteen thousand
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challenge be accepted and arrangements
made for the organization ofan international
rifle match at Paris during the exposition
season of next year.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1877-01-17

q n week In yolr own town. Terms and
900 - outht free. ii HALLETr 4 co.
Portland Maine.