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New-York tribune., 1877-09-19
RAPID TRANSIT ASSURED.

The most serious of all the litigatiOns that
have barred the path of Rapid Transit in this
city has at last come to an end. The victory
in the Court of Appeals is complete; the de-
cision is unanimous. 1t seems not too much
TO hope that all future attempts at litigation
to check the progress of the road will be re-
carded by our courts as fractious they have
always been "vexatious to our citizens, and
probably they will now be SO termed by our
judges.
The chief point raised was as to the cOnsti-
tutionality of the law known as the Rapid
"Transit Act.n 1t was assailed as granting a
monopoly to the Gilbert Elevated Railroad,
contrary to the amendments of the COnstitu-
ton of 1874, which forbid the Legislature to
pass a private or local railroad bill. The pres
ent decision reviews the status of the Gilbert
Company at the time of the passage
of the Rapid Transit Act, and shows
that the company was at that time the
grantee and possessor of the right to
build the road, and had all needed incl
dental powers. Therefore, the Rapid Transit
Act did not grant a monopoly nor new
right to the company, which indeed
did not need it. That being the case,
the Constitutional Amendment was not vio-
lated. In fact the Rapid Transit Act
was in itself of general character; it did
not authorize any road in particular, but only
any one that might comply with certain diff
cult conditions; it was restrictive in its essen
tial character, rather than permissiye.
The other points raised were of less impor-
tance such as that property-owners are not
fully provided with recompense for injury,
and that it is an open question as to what par
ticular occupation of the streets can be per-
mitted without invading private rights. Some
points are regarded as not being properly
under consideration in the suit; others are
decided in favor Of the Gilbert Company. The
entire decision is regarded as being also favor
able to the Rapid Transit Company, and as re-
moving its chief obstacles. Our citizens have
reason to be grateful. Now let the work be
pushed.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-19
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New-York tribune., 1877-09-19

State they are too poor to reach it except on
foot. Mining il the only trade they know;
they must live by it, or die by it. But the case
of the operators is n hard one, too. Their capi-
tal produces no returns. They cannot dig coal
which nobody will buy; they cannot pay out
more than they receive; and if thousand
miners are waiting at the pits month where
there is no sale for the product of more than
five hundred, either half the gang must be
sent adrft or the works must be run on bali
time. 1t is the latter alternative which has
generally been adopted, and though there is a
greater activity just now in consequence
of the complete suspension during the
strike, the balf-time plan will no doubt soon
be resumed. Perhaps it is more morciul than
the other way; and yet we are not certain
that it is The coal business must adapt itself
TO the changed conditions OF industry, and the
sooner the number of mines and the number
of miners are reduced to the actual require
mcnts of the country the better will 1t be Tor
all classes OF the people.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-19
THE DEMAND FOR SILVER.

What has become of the cry for more green
backsl Two years ago it was loud; even one
year ago it was clearly audible in some quar-
teIs. But now the "m0re paper" men are
silent forgotten are the beautiful theories of
unlimited currency interchangeable for never
to-be-payable 3.6j bonds hushed are the roar
of Cary, the boom of Kelly, and the fog-horn
of Allen. Printing presses are no longer
fiercely called upon to make us all rich, and
the debtor no longer shreks for more paper
with which to pay his debts. What is the
matter7 Merely this paper dollars have be-
come too good, and the silver dollar. being
poorer, is preferred by all those who want to
swndle creditors. Undoubtedly there are other
and very honest people who wish to have
silver remonctized But the clamor of the
inAationist and repudiating debtor is no longer
for paper, but for silver, and it changed
instantly when silver became the cheaper.
Unhappily for the purposes of those who
want to cheat somebody, the paper dollar has
come to be worth 81 cents. This is
the more discouraging to the moral agricultu-
rist because there is every probability that
paper will still advance in value, until it
New-York tribune., 1877-09-19
The NETS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGN-Thc Russians regaincd, and still hold
Fort ST. Nicholas in the Shipka Pass. -- President
NacMabon has issued an electoral manifesto. -
Henry Stanley is at ST. Paul de Loando. =- Prince
LOUIS Napoleon Is about TO visit Belgium. - Iel-
low foyer is prevalent in Havana.
DONEsTIC-1he Court of Appeals have rendered
decisions which afford complete triumph to the
friends Of rapid transit in this city. - The Prcsl-
dent passed most of the day at Louisville, making
a short trip to Jefiersonville in the after
noon. -- The crusade against the CHI
nese in Placer County, Cal, continues. --
Senator Pattorson's friends say that he Is ready to
surrender to the authorities of South Carolina. =
Senator Morton was not so well as for few days
past
CITY AND SUBUPBAN.-The most exciting portion
OF rweed's testimony yesterday was his attack on
John Morrsscy. He spoke also of John Kelly. as
Sheriff, and his own connection with the Brooklyn
Bridge. -- The International Trophy was pre-
sented and the different teams were given
n banquet. N Washburn won the cham
pionship of the world at CreedmOOr. Go
The deficiency of the Claiunont Savings Bank was
increased $4,000. - Gold 1929, 103ls 103.
Gold value of the legaltender dollar at the close,
97l1o cents Stocks active and higher, closing firm
THE Manufacturers local observations indi-
cate a continuance of cool, fair weather Their
mometer yesterday, $50. 6S' go.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-19

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New-York tribune., 1877-09-19

Il is evident from the conflicting reports
that, in the second attack on that mountain
plain called the Shipka Pass. the Turks dld
carry Fort st. Nicholas, but only held 1t SIX
hours In the first assault, last month, the
Ottoman troops carried the shelter trenches on
the slopes in advance of this position, but the
timely arrival of reinforcements prevented them
from making further progress. Beng at the
apex of the triangle formed by the Russian
lines, this fort is Of vital importance to the
defenders, who sorely need fOrtiiications TO
place them on an equal footing with the
Ottoman forces. which largely outnumber
them. In the altered aspect Of the campaign
the Shipka Pass is OF less importance to
the Russians than when Gen. GhOurko seized
it, It's possession, however, enables them 10
keep Suleiman from cooperating with Mehemet
Ali. and gives them an opportunity to reduce
The enemy's STRENGTH. without losing too heav-
ily themselves. Should the tide of war turn
eventually in their favor, the Shipba Pass
will be invaluable to the Russians inasmuch
rs they may conveniently descend from 1t to
the fertile plains of Roumelia.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-19

From a correspondents letter on another
page, it is clear that neither party can claim
the day yet in Ohio. If either has an advantage
over the other, it is the Republican party,
which encounters an enemy more demoralized
than in any of the three last campaigns. The
present campaign seems to be the dullest
within the past generation.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-19

Thurlow Weeds letter of resignation from
the Republican Central Committee completes
his withdrawal from political life, but his
earnest remonstrance against too rapid pro-
cess of resumption shows that his interest IN
public affairs Is as lively as ever. Mr.. Weed
makes an interesting valedictory.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-19

We called attention early in the Spring to certain
art rooms to be opened during the Fall in this city
under the auspices Of several influential aud art
loving women possessed luckily of means sufficient
to carry their good ideas into effect. This idea.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-19

Mr. Tweed seems to have taken the stump
at last. aud the State Committees announce
ment of his list of meetings may be looked
for Immediately after the Convention.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-19

The Republican State Convention must look sharp
for good candidate flr Controller Il seems 10 be
generally conceded that Mr. Olcott viii be renomi-
mated by the Democrats and Il viii be excellent
choice lie is not n politician and was appointed on
his merits, and it will be hard for the Republicans
TO make choice that will come 50 near 10 tho
ruling ideal of Civil Service.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-19

According to adjournment, Col Freese'- New-Jer-
sey "tax-payers," to the number Of seven convened
last Monday various portions Of the Wayerly
Fair Grounds and hotals adjacent. IL is said that
the aim OF Col. Freese 10 collect a convention
large enough 10 surround the Hon. Amos Clark, and
nominate him for Governor before he could escape,
and that COL Freese and the amable gentlemen 20
have attached themselves to him. entertained tho
rather spacious expectation that when they had
fairly caught candidate, the Republican party
would rally under the ensign Of the bold crusader.
and nominate his candidate at Trenton next Tues
day.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-19

And yet it must be admitted that Tweed told
great many truths about Morrissey il he was rather
bitter about il.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-19

quarrel of an ex-thief and an expire fighter,
and is not likely to think any better OF
Tweed, or any worse of Morrissey, because the
former poured out the vials of his wrath upon
the gamblers head. The Board of Aldermen
ought to see that their dancing bear is kept
from getting too sore q head. Neither
party to the dispute is likely to say any
thing of the other that an impartial public VIII
pronounce extravagant, but the noise Is none
the less vexatious. The salient point of the
examination yesterday, seems to have been the
Brooklyn bridge jobbery. Tweed testiiies that,
as the friend of Henry c. Murphy, he bribed
the Board of Aldermen to authorize the issue
of bonds for the bridge. The sum paid
was $55, 600 or $65,000, and the man through
whom it was paid was Thomas Conan.
There was also an interesting item about Mr..
William c. Kingsley's fifteen per cent on sup
plies furnished for the bridge. Here also it is
to be remarked that Tweed's statements are
not so grossly improbable as, for the sake OF
the general good name, it is to be wished
they were.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-19

The unique publishing success Of the season has
been Osgood's Vest Pocket Series. These ttle vol.
umes now count mp nearly a hundred, and there is
scarcely one in the whole list which il not classic
They do not supercede the regular editions. but
there il admirer of rennyson who is not grateful
for an In Mcmoriam' which can be thrust into the
spacealetter won ""py in lis duster ortravolling-
bag, and has, -, all tho elegance II ty-
pographv and illustration that the text deserves.
Gems from scores Of the boat English and American
poets and essayists are thus given in full and in
each case something il selected which Illustrates tao
authors Characteristic charm. Everybody likes lit
tle books and hence che success Of this miniature
series which 50 emphatically holds infinite riches in
a little room.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-19

1t is a singular thing, even in the Demo
cratic party and even in the Democratic party
of New-Jersey, to see State Convention ap-
parently reduced in IT'S selection of candi-
date for Governor to a choice between MIR.
Albeit and Mr.. Stockton, both railroad pOliti-
clans. the one a wire-puller of the lowest class
the other a back-pay grabbev. If either of
these persons is nominated, the decent people
of that State ought to have something to say
about the matter.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-19

The ex-Boss says mournfully that he will never
vote again. He doesn't like TO come down 10 voting
New-York tribune., 1877-09-19
Nesp.22ntk Daily Grlb1lnae.
BY HORACE GREELEY

WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 10. 1877.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-19

The investigation before the Board Of Alder
men yesterday was not an edifying spectacle.
The chef actor got too angry. The public
fnds no enjoyment in the loud and vulgar
New-York tribune., 1877-09-19

Peru might better consider the Huascar af-
fair settled than provoke a quarrel with Great
Britain on account of it, The ironclad Huascar,
it will be remembered, was seized in Callao,
by Peruvian rebels, who went cruising in her
to the terror of all lawful craft Refusing to
surrender, she was attacked by two British
war vessels, and compelled, after stubborn
fight, to make for the shore, where she fell
into the Governments hands. AS the authori-
ties were so inefficient as to let her 20 at large.
tbey should be rather pleased than otherwise
at her COMPULSORY return.
New-York tribune., 1877-09-19

are glad 70 learn has not died ont during the Sum-
mor, many others have done under the pressure
OF tho hard times. The rooms 70 he opened this
month for receipt Of pictures, statuary ar-ncedls-
work, designs on china, wood. etc.-anythin9 ie
short, which pertains lcgitmately Co decorative art
Tho object IL 10 furnish n place where artis,s
throughout the country send their work, exhibit
and sell ID, at ten per cent, charge which covers
the bare outlay b. the society. Commissions On
such work, by ordinary agents. usually very nearly
cover the whole price. Several alterations In the
original plan have been made. changing H., a. We
think. very much for the better Frst-All objects
sent 70 be- received. and sold II possible: bu.
stamp Of the approval OF the society Is only axed
to snch have n favorable verdict from tho
committee. Secondly-fhis committee - 10 De CON-
posed Of artists not amateurs. And lastly, men
are 10 be permitted 10 send their work NJ well A,
women. Art. say the founders, Justly IL Of no sex
There Is no reason why any arist should be shut out
from the privilege Of selling his work. by paying tbe
society ten cent, instead OF receiving ton D.,
cent from an agent simply because bee j. 10 unfor.
tunao 20 be man. Still. the rooms are designed
especially for women and will, We doubt not proya
an efficient help 10 many struggling female artist
The Republican papers of the State are clearly en.
titled 20 their own opinions To the effect u
i"ee"s testimony upon thc case OF Ar. NoDdin,
but il Is TO be hoped that Few Of them will be -
foolish ~ TO follow the course some have taken IN
declaring that the question has already been dis
posed OF by the searching investigations Of last
Winter. Common-sense people will hardly accept
nonsense of that description. The investigation oi
last Winter was n mere tarce from the tine that Mr..
farchild and Tweed refused 60 testify. No inycsti-
cation can be called searching" and "conoln.
sve." in which the only witnesses who are In pos-
session Of the facts refuse TO testify aud Mr. Woodn
stood. when that inquiry ended, just he stood hc-
fore. Bnt he stands much worse now, because
Tweed has confessed, OF pretended TO confess tho
manner in which he bribed the Senator and the
Senators who "vind eated" Mr. Woodin last Winter
did not have that evidence before them s. that Il
would be well say less about that searching in.
vestigation."
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-02-02

4 BLOODY AFFRAY.-The Portland
Bee of the Both inst. publishes on &C
count Of bloody sffray which took
place at Albany on last Saturday night,
which it supposes to have been an at
tempt 10 murder the night policeman
there. 1t says: He came to his home
about O'Clock in the morning in halt
conscious condition. showing the mark
of q heavy blow across the side Of the
head, one across the nose, completely
smashing it, and another the mouth,
knocking out and loosening nearly all
his teeth. and covered with blood.
Yesterday he was still unable to give
any account of the affair, and was
thought to be in a very critical condi-
ton. His hat was found next morning
near the hotel aud his cane and pipe
down near the river bank The sup
position is that an attempt was made
to murder him aud to throw his body
into the river. but from some cause
they were deferred from completing
their foul play. A man named William
Brown has been arrested On suspicion
Of having been concerned in the at
fair. Other parties are also under the
ban Of suspicion. but no further arrests
have been made up to yesterday"
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-02-02

COMING TO TiME-Those who were
wont to make themselves and others be-
lieve last spring that the extensive
grading improvements began in this
city would end in "izzle;" will. in the
face Of present facts, have TO admit their
mi'take. SO far but very little opposi-
ton to it has manifested itself among
the property holders. for they have
nearly oil learned long since to sppreci
ate the fact, that by favoring the grade
they were advancing thoi- own interests
Every one has come to time when mott
Ted. Mr.. Denny was the last called
on by the city aud he responded with
his 1920: 90 yesterday. II will now
be conceded by all that the grade has
actually advanced the price Of real
estate along Front street % per cent.
and AS proof of this We would cite the
sales of property there since the grade
These ali show Nil increase over the val
ue OF last spring, of much more than
the per cent. named: In fact, IS per
cent. may De said to be the lowest es,i.
mated increase. As a dir ct result Of the
grading improvements.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-02-02

MoNETARY.-Money is still close in
local trade circles, collections are con.
sidered hard and the demand for loans
on eligible security is good. Business
remains brisk. however, and feeling OF
general confidence prevails, although
some little inconvenience is experienced
on account OF the scarcity Of ready
money. But there is likely SION to be
Q sufficient amount Of capital in circu-
lation here TO meet oil the demands OF
trade. This will come. however. in the
shape Of silver. and we may soon expect
to see the local market Rlutted with this
coin. IS the bulk Of the capital thrown
into circulation here comes from our
coal and milling companies. and those
are in receipts Of large quantities of
silver which will soon pass into circuls-
ton. One Of our largest milling firms
received through Wells. Fargo & Co.
yesterday. u heavy remittance from San
Francisco. all in silver. This silver
gnt. however. we regard as q local
matter with this coast, comparatively,
aud one that will undo ubtedly soor
remedy itself by the working Of nstu-
raj laws. We notice that silver coin in
San Francisco is st discount Of Eve To
six per cent. while in New York it is
three-fourths per cent. premium on pa
per. In Chicago it is two per cent pre-
MUM. Silver cannot long remain Il
drug in the market on this coast if there
is chance to send it else where at such
an advantage.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-02-02

COOP CUSTOMERS. Probably Sea.
tle's t~o best Customers are Port Blake.
~ ami Port Madison. Day after day
the year round. the two steamers. sue
cess and Ruby, plying between these
ports and Seattle, leave here wei! bur
dened with supplies and merchandise
for the patrons Of our merchants across
the Inlet, a. these two thriving little
mill towns We should like 70 get the
exact amount Of this trade in a years
time, knowing tha, if it were computed
III round figures il would prove a mat
ter OF astonisnment TO our readers; but
under the circumstances We are unable
TO reach the approximate even. Other
customers We have, and their name Is
legion, and they are all contributing to
our citys growth and prosperity by
their continual aud extensive patron
age. Their importance and value 10
our city is constantly on the increase.
and the volume of their trade with Us
10 rapidly rising as well. Gradually
but surely our city is becoming the com-
mercial mart OF the Territory. The
wholesale trade from the country about
uss gradually finding it. way here,
aud business competition among our
merchants is working for the veal Of
the city. inasnuch as it is bringing our
price. into competition with San Fran.
CISCO even. 1t does not require he
fervid imagination of q Dantean to
predict great things in the future for
Seattle, II our citizens display the en-
terprise requisite to success.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-02-02

DECIDED. The contest between the
City OF seattle aud other claimants 70
the rejec:et portion Of the MAYNARD
claim has al length been decided by
the Gonna ssioners Of the General
Land Office in favor Of the city. A. a
matter Of course the defeated claim
ants will take al appeal 10 the Secre-
iary Of the Interior, who possibly may
declce IN their favor; BIZ. 20 tar the
city has the inside Of tic track. and
her chances for becoming quite =
wealthy corporation are decidedly
good - and for all which our Civ
Council and their Attorney, J. J Nc
Gilyrs, are entitled 10 much credit