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The New York herald., 1877-10-03
African RailrOn Il ..

We print elsewhere communication from
Mr.. Augustus Watson to the african Reposi-
tory, in which he urges that Congress shall
appropriate fifty thousand dollars to make a
preliminary survey for railroad from the
Liberian coast northeastward into the Afri-
can interior. Mr.. Watson reports that sixty
five thousand colored emigrants are now
ready to go to Africa from South Carolina
and sixty-nine thousand more from the in
terror of Louisiana, and he seems to think
that these people would be helped by the
expenditure of fifty thousand dollars on o
railroad reconnaissance.
We are sorry We cannot agree with him.
In the first place, if there are any colored
people here anxious to remove to Africa
they ought to understand that they must go
at their own expense, and it would be only
humane to tell them that they ought not to
60 in great numbers at first. They ought
also to be told that Liberia is an unhealthful
country, and SO far unprosperous that,
though its people would probably be greatly
benefited by considerable emigration to
their country, they do not seem to be able
to offer help to persons ready to join them
from this side. The recent exploration Of
Mr.. Stanley shows the true highway into
the interior Of Africa true highway be-
cause rivers are more available than nil-
ways in the first settlement Of q country.
We agree with much which Mr.. Watson says
about the natural wealth Of the interior of
Africa. But it is now all accessible by the
Congo River; and we advise him and others
interested in the development of Africa to
labor for the establishment Of trading posts
OH the upper Congo, and of steam hotilla to
connect these with this country. When this
is done there will be inducements to cmi-
grants, which Will lead them to 90 out there
as soon rs they can accumulate enough to
pay their passage. But with MI this Con-
gress has nothing to do.
The New York herald., 1877-10-03
WhOlesnling Postage Stnnl ps.

On the recommendation of the Post Office
Department Congress two years ago enacted
a law which the next Congress will be ur-
gently asked by the present Postmaster
General to repeal, md which, in the mean
time, has opened rather lively business
for the second, third and fourth class post
masters. This law gives to those post
masters commission, varying from fifty to
ten per cent, on the amount OF postage
stamps they SELL 1t was intended, OF
nnnrsa. that thew shnnld snnnlv onlv tn a
The New York herald., 1877-10-03
The Four Per Cent Bonds.

We are reminded by an evening contem-
porary that the ten millions of four per cent
bonds which appear in the debt statement
of October l do not represent the full
amount ofostensible sales. We are aware of
that, the ostensible sales being seventy-fve
millions. The ten millions which appear
in the monthly debt statement are the
amount Of completed transactions The
subscribers to the residue advance two per
cent, and if they choose to forfeit this ad-
vance they are not bound by their
subscriptions. AT present the four
per cent bonds are at one and half
per cent discount, and if they should not
the bonds. But if, before the transaction is
closed, the bonds shoald be at a discount of
two per cent or more, they will be likely to
forfeit the small advance and save them
selves from further loss. The bonds having
declined one and half per cent since they
were offered further decline of one-half or
three-quarters per cent is not impossible,
and in that case the subscribers would pay
the forfeit rather than take the risk OF saw
ing themselves by a resale OF the bonds.
Mr.. Sherman himself raises suspicion
that these bonds will still further decline
He has given out that he will ask Congress
for authority to sell them for greenbacks
1t this request is granted the four per cent
bonds will be worth only their face in legal
tender notes, which are now about three
per cent below the price of gold. But as
this measure, if adopted, will no doubt ap-
preciato the grcenbacks it is uncertain
whether it will be for the interest of the
subscribers to forfeit their advances. What
is certain is that there can be no further
sale of these bonds for gold, and that
Mr. Sherman cannot rcplenish his stock
of gold from this source. To be sure he
can 90 back to the four and halt per cent
bonds which he SO proudly withdrew from
the market four months ago but this would
be so mortlfying a retreat that he will avoid
it ii possible. 1t is in order to avoid 1t that
he has resolved to ask Congress for permis-
sion to sell the four per cent bonds for
greenb backs, and thereby save himself from
IN unpleasant dilemma. We sincerely hope
that he may not be forced back upon the
four and half per cent bonds, because
the sale of the four per cent bonds tor legal
tender notes would be so much wiser and
less cumbrous a mode Of bringing the cur
rennv to nar.
The New York herald., 1877-10-03
Horse Racing and Fox Hunting.

Lovers Of those exciting sports into the
enjoyment Of which good horsemanship and
nerve enter so fully will have little cause to
grumble this season ut want ofopportunity
to prove their mettle. The canons of the
turf have made the professional jockey only
the representative Of the human element in
horse racing The owner of the swift brute
may not ride him during a match, SO he
Deputies youth of skill and courage to
represent him. This rule, of course, has its
exceptions, and not the least of the attrac-
tions Of spring or fall meeting at jerome
Park is the ''gentleman's race" wherein
non-proiessional horsemen have chance to
enjoy a good hard run on their own or
their friends horses. The hunting field,
therefore, furnishes the needed opportunity
for enjoying this healthful and exhilarating
sport but heretofore there has been no
properly organized hunting association in
this country. The want is now being hand
somely supplied, at least for New York and
it's vicinity. The Queens county hunt will
be informally initiated this afternoon on
the plains Of Hampstead under the
auspices Of number OF gentlemen well
known among the liberal sportsmen OF the
metropolis No matter how important
race may be one can only witness it, but in
the hunting field it is different. There one
can be both spectator and partaker Of
the sport, and become a part of the game
that affords SO much pleasure and excite
ment. When the objective Of the hounds
is fine dog fox with bushy tail, robust
constitution and an inordinate desire to
maintain q respectful distance from his
eager pursuers, the fun is fast and furious.
The run becomes a steeplechase over an un-
marked and sometimes unfamiliar course,
and individuals struggle for the lead as on
regular race track. The little risks incl
dental to the chase but help to stir the
blood and send it coursing warmly to the
cheek Of the true sportsman. AS to horse
racing, the fall meeting at Jerome Park is
proving an immense success, and the beau
tiful grounds have lost none OF their attrac-
tions for the public. With such unsur-
passed opportunities for enjoyment as the
races at Jerome Park and the hunting fields
Of Queens county will afford the present
season must eclipse all those preceding it in
the brilliancy and popularity Of its field
sports.
The New York herald., 1877-10-03
The Inns and the Outs-A Mighty
Contest.

Our full dispatches from Albany give o
pretty complete history of an exciting day.
The subject in dispute is SO small and
petty that impartial spectators can take but
q feeble interest in this miserable squabble
of factions. 1t is merely vulgar scramble
for offices between the outs and the ins.
nomination at Albany being considered by
each aspirant as equivalent to an election
it is natural enough that the contest
should be lively and animated; but why
should the rivals descend to so much back
biting and cast SO many aspersions on the
character of fellow democrats? Is office
worth purchasing by such violations of
courtesy and charity? The public would
appreciate generous competition for posts
of honor and trust; it would understand a
controversy which turned on important
questions of principle or policy; but q
mere vulgar scramble for place and spoils
between the ms and the outs debases poll
tics and disgusts spectators.
According to present appearances the
party of the ms is stronger than the party OF
the outs in this lively squabble. The
Democratic State Committee is, indeed, the
old Tilden Committee which was ap-
pointed last year, and may not reflect the
average sentiment of the party. But it is
still great advantage for the ins that a
majority Of the State Committee is on their
side. It insures them control of the pre-
liminary organization and the appointment
Of the committees, which gives them
a start in the race. The action Of the Com
mittee on Credentials will probably decide
the fate of candidates. The admission of
the anti-Tammany delegates and other con-
testing delegates favorable to the old State
ticket would secure its denomination, and
the Committee on Credentials will be made
up in the interest Of the ins. They have
also powerful ally in Governor Robin
son, who is respected by both parties,
and whose judgment will control the
action Of doubling delegates. Governor
Robinson, while disclaiming any desire to
dictate, is very pronounced and outspoken
for the old ticket, and his admirers will
think that set Of candidates cannot be bad
WHOH uc 81 eupuaViCaliy AuuoISeS. he
ought to be better judge Of the capacity
and efficiency of the present State officers
than anybody else, for they discharge their
duties under his constant inspection. If
he deems them worthy and honorable
the average democrat will not think
it against the interest of the party
to renominate them. The Tammany threats
of bolt if the old ticket is renominated is
o mere game of bluff, and even if the threat
were sincere it would have little effect on
the Convention. The consequence Of a
bolt against regular nominations would be
merely to shut the doors of the next State
Convention against Tammany delegates and
put that organization outside the pale Of
the party. In spite Of their bluster they
will be in no haste to put themselves in that
position. The tug of war will come to-day,
and we may expect some tumultuous and
angry scenes,
The New York herald., 1877-10-03

TIE WEATnER.-Thc storm in the Gulf of
Mexico has now approached the coast south OF
Mobile and presents the characteristics of q cy-
clone We are still of the opinion that the de-
preston now OH the Eastern Gulf is the same
ono that announced passing the Wind
ward Islands on the 21st southward Of Porto
Rico Oh the 23d and near jamaica on the
25th. The same rate Of progress that from
the Windward Islands to the south of Santiago
dc Cuba would bring the cyclone centre thence
to its present position in seven days. The area
OF the disturbance indicates a comparatively
low degree OF energy, which promises to de-
crease still more as the centre moves northeast
ward along the South Atlantic coast. The
of the storm, rs indicated by the data to hand,
has been westward along the fifteenth
parallel and gradually drawing TO the
northward, SO to pass just south Of
jamaica and thence northwcstward to
Yucatan rounding the western end Of Cuba and
then northward and eastward to the vicinity Of
St. Marks, Fla. Heavy rains have fallen from
the northern to the eastern margin Of the de-
preston, but the winds have not yet developed
an extraordinary velocity In the Northwest
the area of low pressure has considerably i'll
creased, with rains in the upper lake region, the
Upper Mississippi and the Missouri valleys. The
narrow band Of high pressure which has sep
aratcd the Gulf cyclone from the northwestern
storm. having now been dissipated the two low
areas are merged, and the result will be, as
stated, a considerable reduction Of the velocity
of the marginal winds and u more general dis
trimttion OF the rainfall. The weather III New
York and its vicinity to-day will be warm and
cloudy or partly cloudy, followed by increasing
,v;.,.ls from the eastward ami RAIN
The New York herald., 1877-10-03

CHIEF JOSEPH has certainly earned the rcpu-
tation Of being one OF the greatest of Indian
warriors. He has completely bafflcd and worn
out the different officers sent against him. and is
now on his way to Canada to join Sitting Bull,
having succeeded in crossing the Missouri River
Howard is in pursuit but Joseph is safe.
The New York herald., 1877-10-03

beyond the constitutional jurisdiction of
the President. The Mexican troops are
ready to fight any party we may send across
if they think they can fight to advantage,
and conflict between the troops of
the two nations would create breach
that could not easily be healed. 1t may be
wisdom or it may be folly to push things to
this extremity but whether it be wise or
foolish is question which the Executive
must not take the responsibility of deciding
Congress, which has the sole authority to
decide such q question, meets only twelve
days hence, and it is the plain duty OF the
President to hold matters IN stdtu quo until
that body assemblies and then to submit the
whole subject for its deliberation. 1t is no
light thing, under any circumstances, to
send an armed force into the territory of an
other nation to punish its citizens; but, while
the provocations are sufficient to justify so
strong proceeding against the Mexican
cattle thieves, it is better in the stage to
which the business has now advanced to
hold on for couple Of weeks in order that
further stops may not want the supporting
authority Of Congress. It would be mex
cusable for the President to precipitate the
country into war with Mexico by bringing
about such condition of things as would
virtually take the question out Of the hands
of Congress and leave it no choice. If we
are to have war Congress must declare it,
and the wisest thing the President can now
do is to submit the whole subject to its de-
liberation before proceeding further.
The New York herald., 1877-10-03
Il RIPPLE SHEET
NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1877.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ADvERTIsERs-I0
inssVc Me proper classification Of advertisements
il is absolutely necessary that they be handed IN
before eight o'clock ere,y ereni,g
The New York herald., 1877-10-03

TIE AFFIDAVIT Of President Gilbert, Of the
Elevated Railroad, read in court yesterday, con-
tains good deal Of information not generally
known in regard to rapid transit affairs, the cen
struction Of the road and the selfish opposition
Of the Sixth Avenue monopolists The result Of
tho contest will be awaited with interest.
The New York herald., 1877-10-03

The SUPREME COURT Of the United States
maintains in an elaborate opinion that Congress
has the right to prohibit the sale of whiskey to
the Indians in States bordering on reservations,
as well as ON reservations.
The New York herald., 1877-10-03

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-The stock mar
ket was active and showed good deal of
strength. There was general advance, which
was shared in by the coal stocks during the
afternoon. Gold rose from 1929 to 1O3. Money
on call opened and closed ut a per cent
The New York herald., 1877-10-03

From oar reports This morning the PROBABILITIES
are that The Weather in Neo York and its ricin:ty
to-day ,cH be ,ca,m and cloudy partly cloudy,
foliowcd by increasing ,cinds from the eastcard
and rain
The New York herald., 1877-10-03

A Portion OF PETER b. SwEENY's real es-
tate, held conformity with Hugh Smith, was
sold yesterday for the benefit Of the city. 1t
brought six hundred and fifty five thousand dol
lars, subject to mortgages amounting to three
hundred and forty thousand.
The New York herald., 1877-10-03

JUDGE RoBINsoNs sharp comments on the ex-
ccssiye charges OF lawyers are timely, but there
is not the slightest probability they will do tho
least good.
The New York herald., 1877-10-03

SEvENTY-FIvE THOUSAND DOLLARS are re-
quired to make up the amount necessary to
build the Seventh Regiment Arinory which will
undoubtedly be obtained in time. The founda-
tion will be laid tomorrow
The New York herald., 1877-10-03

The LONG STRIKE in the coal fields is practi-
cally ended. In the Wilkesbarre region work
has been resumed, and the reports Indicate that
the workingmen Of the other sections will follow
the example IN a few days.
The New York herald., 1877-10-03

RHODE ISLAND COURT decides that pigeons
nre not covered by the word "anirnals' i'll the
Prevention of Cruelty statute.
The New York herald., 1877-10-03

THE CITY DEBT ut the end OF last month was
three million dollars less than at the same pc.
riod last year.
The New York herald., 1877-10-03

The LONG ISLAND RAILROAD affords the,
latest illustration Of the folly Of railroad ex-
pansion. The main line is all right, but tho
branches in an unhealthy condition.
The New York herald., 1877-10-03

The Hon. CAssIUs M. CLAY sends the HERALD
n despatch in which he says that lie shot the
negro White in selt-defencc. The deceased was
n bad character whom he had ordered off his
land and who had in consequence threatened his
lifr
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and was one Of TIC best arguments OF
tho evening.
After Mayor Flippin's speech ad-
dresses were made at more or less length
by Colonel Butler P. Anderson, Judge J.
W. Clapp, ex.whsrfmaster and ~expeetaut
Ed Shaw (colored). General NJ. T. Will
hanson, Major N. d. Menken, Frank
CasselO, a colored attorney at law, Col
G. A. Hanson, ex.city attorney under
Mayor League. Mr.. James Roosa and
Colonel N. P. Jarnigsn.
The meeting somewhat thinned toward
the last, but perfect order prevailed as
well as the utmost good humor. OF
course the Johnson element was largely
represented. 1t wal a very creditable
demonstration indeed. The show being
free. the house was full. Adjournment
took place about eleven o'clock.
Coming down stairs, an enthusiastic
Flippin man exclaimed, well, this set.
ties it; saw such unanimity in my
lifel' Yes" said q johnson man
wait till we get up a meeting. We
may not have as much capital on our
side, but we will show the voters" Both
sides were perfectly satisfied, and every.
body went home feeling that the country
is cafe.
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nnhr shor aneenl.,lan.

Spelling bses, which we're the sensa-
i'ons Of two Seasons, hsving had their
day, have been succeeded By baby shows.
which ore conducted on a plan to put
money into the hands Of those having
them in ehsrge. Commencing at Bos.
ton, these shows have already been held
in several New England towns, New
York aud Newark, and enc is announced
for Philadelphia. Like the polar wave.
they will probably sweep on to the Gulf.
The plan oa which these exhibitions il
conducted is to offer a list Of cheap pre-.
miums; in addition TO which free admis.
sion is given to mothers entering their
offspring, while the curious crowds that
attend pay for &lmission. and this goes
to swell a fund which the managers at
least anticipate will pay all expenses
and leave q respectable margin as q re-
ward for their enterprise. In other
words, it is q mensgerie for which others
than the showmen supplies the animals.
Just o the New York papers are de.
voting considerable space to the " grand
national colored baby show which
opened in that city on Monday. Two
thousand oolored babies are advertised
for, and the " management" desire par.
ticularly to receive consignments from
Virginia, the Carolinas aud Georges,
the promise being made that all expenses
of parties bringing children from the
South will be paid. In this connection
the Newark IN. j. Advertiser states
that the protector and promoter of the
baby show in that city left the exhibition
room on Monday evening on pretense of
getting a " hssty plate of soup" taking
with him $40, all the money in the
drawer, since which be has not been
heard Ct. Yive la humbng, and a coarse
one at that.
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Miners and shippers of the celebrated
Black Diamond coal from their mines OF
Coal Creek, Tenn; office l6 Madison
street; yard at Memphis and Charleston
railroad, We respectfully call attention
to the purity Of this coal, it's freedom
from phosphorus and sulphur, and small
amount of ash. This coal is mined in
the heart Of Northumberland region, and
no pains is spared in its preparation for
market, and it is sent to Memphis in
box cars, and will be preserved from the
weather in the yard. 1t is not excelled
for generating steam, and superior for
gas. For domestic uses it combines all
the properties Of a free burning coal,
and especially adapted for open CRATES.
BLACK DIAMOND COAL CO.,
W. L. RADFoRD, Agent. 86t
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The LEDGER for Three Gents.

The Ledger for Three Cents.
We are in receipt Of the following com
m%unication:
To the Editor Of the Ledger:
As you are advocating the introduc.
ton of the copper cent it strikes me thai
you are the very party that ought to in,
troduco it. Yod charge for the delivery
Of the LEDGER sixty-fys cents per month
and five cents per copy. The Appeal
charges 81. 10 per month and, also, five
cents only per copy. II is evident, there
fore, that your charge of five cents for q
single copy 10 either too high or the An.
peafs too low. II the former be the case,
you ought to sell the copy at three cents
and introduce the copper cent.
In reply to the above, We would say
that for several years past we have de-
sired to sell the LEDGER at three cents
ct the counter. In the absence o. change
we bsye bad to chslgA FIVE cents. But
we do better than this Tor our customers.
Two years ago, in order TO accommodate
the PUBLIC, We in~apVprAted a ticket sys-
tenn, selling forty tickets for one dollar,
or OF the rate Of two and a half cents a
copy fer the LEDGER. Hundreds of our
business men buy these tickets in pack.
ages and send for the LEDGER when they
want M The system is convenient and
satisfactory. When persona have even
change We sell the LEpeEE at three cents
at the counter. So bring on your cop.
per'i We osn iurnish the papers, but not
The corper5.
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Received Daily by Express
BY Victor d. Fuchs,
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AmusemeutS

MRS. D. p. Bowers Last night was
placed upon the stage Sheridan Knowles
beautiful play Of The Hnnchback to a
good attendance. Mrs. Bowers as
Julia" rendered the impassioned sen.
fences OF this charming character in an
admirable manner. Tonight The Third
Estate, a new play. will be the attrac.
ton, with Mrs. Bowers as "MirAh," who
is represented as a youthful beauty Of
the people known as The Third Es-
tate in France at the time of the reyo.
%lution), and is secretly married to a
French noble. The Vaccinations Of the
wicked separate her from husband and
child, and after years of prison life she
returns to iod her place in their hearts
gone forever. Then she enters with
fervor into the revolution and wresks her
vengeance on the hated nobility. In
her pursuit Of the aristocracy she brings
her " son to justice. Then comes
their trial and her struggles and their
happy termination. The play gives
scope to the finest display of the talent
of Mrs. Bowers.
MISS GRACE L~EwELLYNs BENEFIT
Next Monday night, at the Memphis
Theater, this talented young lady, sup
ported by home talent, will give her rem.
dition Of the beautiful play, the Pearl of
Savoy, and we hope to a | large audience.
1t is due Miss Lewellyn to mention that
she has never witnessed the performances
of the play in which she is to appear.
She has carefully studied her part, and
however difficult the character her
friends will not be disappointed in the
result. We feel assured that the elite
and representative worth and beauty OF
Memphis will be present to witness the
second appearance Of our f%avorite and
aspiring young genins.
To the Editor of the Ledger:
AS q spectator last evening at the
Club Hall of the tableaux and r~ecita.
tons for the benefit of the Central Ban.
list Sunday school, | was 90 much de-.
lighted as were all with whom / have
spoken to about it that ! feel that |
would be doing the children of the
schools ard city a service by asking of
the management a repetition BY way OF a
matinee at the aamo place tomorrow
afternoon. A PLEASED SPECTATOR.