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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18

Mr.. Montgomery Blair and his few abet-
tors in the press cannot expect to get his
foolish bill for trying President Hayes title
passed by Congress, or even reported by
the Judiciary Committee Of either House.
What they are really aiming at is to force
Mr.. Tilden upon the democratic party as
its next candidate for the Presidency. BY
keeping their screechy clamor about
fraud" constantly in the ears OF the
country they hope to keep alive the preten-
sions of that gentleman and establish
his claim for a second nomination.
They know we'll enough that even II
they could get their case before the Supreme
Court that tribunal would decide against
them. A large proportion of its judges
served on the Electoral Commission and are
unlikely to change the opinions which they
then delivered. The judges who voted for
Mr.. Hayes would not be Influenced by On
act of Congress requiring them to go behind
the returns, because the very essence of the
decision was that Congress itself had no
authority to go behind the returns. The
act creating the Electoral Commission re-
quired it to decide what power Congress
possesses in such a matter, and its de-
cision was that Congress could not go
back of the regular State certificates. Now
if Congress possesses no such power under
the constitution any law which it might
pass in contravention of that principle
would be void, and the Supreme Court
would declare it void and refuse to be
bound by it, To be sure, Judge Clifford
and Judge Field dissented from that princi-
pie, but there is no reason for supposing
that any other member OF the Supreme
Court agrees with them. Judge Harlan,
who was appointed by Mr.. Hayes himself,
cannot be expected to vote to depose him,
and it is not likely that any OTHER republic
can judge would do so. The Supreme
Court would simply refuse to try the case
on the ground that law requiring it to do
SO was unconstitutional.
MI. Blair and his very small squad of
abettors aim at nothing beyond keeping up
the agitation with a view to force the demo-
cratic party to nominate Mr.. Tilden again
in $780, But it is well known that the
prominent and trusted democratic leaders
do not favor Mr. Tilden's further aspira-
tions. Blair's scheme for keeping alive the
agitation will therefore prove futile. His
bill will slumber in the Judiciary
Committee, and if he has any hope
that the mere reference keeps it,
like o sword in it's scabbard, ready to be
drawn at any time for electioneering pur-
poses, he will probably find himself mis-
taken. If committee of Congress should
attempt to keep the bill bottled up for such
use its course would be simply contempt
IDLE, and the committee would deserve the
same kind of prominence in the newspa-
pers which has been earned by Biggar,
Parnell and O'Donnel, for their disgraceful
exploits in Parliament.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18
sign OF the country's confidence in the sta
bility of its business future we hail these
manifestations Of actual resumption.
"a YaIler Dog"


In July last the "yaller" dog of West
chester farmer rushed out upon the road
and applied his front teeth with more or
less effect to the leg of the keeper OF an
itinerant jewelry shop; man descended
from the same race as the British Prime
Minister, and who peddled spectacles and
cheap breastpins Thereupon the pedler
sued the farmer, and jury of his country
men awarded him damages in the sum Of
six hundred dollars. One doctor testified
that the teeth of the dog only scratched the
skin, and another that there was an ulcer
on the leg month after but the report
does not show any connection between this
ulcer and the bite 1t is probable that the
pedler would not have made SO much
money as this by his jewelry in great
while, and he may regard it as a
very profitable transaction unless he gets
the hydrophobia, which is now unlikely.
We hope that the price thus set on a bite
may not originate an industry based on the
conduct of yellow dogs. In connection
with the demand made by Scotchman that
he should have two thousand dollars to be-
come the subject of an experiment in canine
incubation we call the attention Of the
parties to this verdict as establishing the
market value of such an experiment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18
The HOla n an Excise Bill.

Like julius Caesar and Polonius the Hola-
han Excise bill was yesterday "killed in the
Capitol" and the temperance people are of
opinion it was no great loss. BY this bill
it was proposed to put the sale of liquor
practically ON the basis on which it
stood before the Interpretation which
restricted to keepers Of inns, taverns
and hotels the right to dispense
alcoholic beverages. Its purpose was to
give legal sanction to the retail liquor traf-
fic as it exists and has existed for twenty
years and by it, therefore, this now i'm
portant issue was fairly made between those
who wish to legalize and regulate the
traffic rs it exists and those so-called
friends Of temperance who want to use
the political machinery-the power of the
majority--to compel other men to act
in accordance with their opinion on the
subject Of drinking. 1t was declared in the
course Of discussion on this bill that money
had been used to affect the action Of MEM
bers, and in consequence an inquiry on
that point has been ordered, which will no
doubt be just as fruitful as many similar
inquiries previously ordered. As an
opponent of the bill proposed that
the scope of this inquiry should ex-
tend to the point whether any
brewers had contributed money to secure
its passage it was enlarged to that extent;
and also to include the inquiry whether
temperance organizations had raised money
to affect legislation in contrary sense.
This, therefore, would be piquant investi-
cation if it could be made effectively. 1t
could be 50 made II the Legislature had
more power than the lobby but as the case
stands il cannot be SO made.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18

An Early Adiournme nf.

Congress Is in a happy frame of mind
with regard to adjournment, and proposes
to "spread ITSELF" like the men at the But
ter Convention, about the 10th of June
Everybody will be of one opinion on this
decision and will rejoice in it. In fact, tho
people are always to be congratulated when
even a Legislature dissolves itself into
the individual nobodies of which it
is commonly made up; and though in
Congress there are more mon as to whose
opinions on public topics the country has
n curiosity the good influence upon all
important interests of its adjournment is
the more marked in proportion as its power
to do harm by upsetting things is tho
greater. As Congress was convened earlier
than usual the country is fairly entitled to
an early adjournment, and as the members
are anxious to get home in order to put up
the pegs in their respective election districts
the course skctchcd out by yesterdays ac-
ton will no doubt DO determined upon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18

Our dispatches from various points show
that resumption Of specie payments has
practically begun. For some weeks past
certain large retail houses in this city have
been paying out gold in change by way Of
IN advertisement but now we hear Of the
banks in many cities Offering the choice
of gold or greenbacks TO their customers.
At Albany the banks are paying
gold ut par. AT New Orleans, Savannah,
Atlanta and Wilmington gold coin is paid
without extra charge to all who prefer their
drafts cashod in the precious metal. At
Cincinnati three banks offer gold. At
Charleston they are ready to do the same,
but do not find any demand or see any use
in it. Philadelphia is waiting until the
market quotation is free from fractional
premium, and our large banks here, with
their heavy transactions, are exhibiting o
similar prudence. Once, however, any con-
siderable quantity of the coin gets into
circulation and has ceased TO be q curiosity,
the chances of the present slight premium
disappearing altogether are increased. The
story from Atlanta Of the gold paid out
flowing back shows that the public will
quickly suit it's convenience in monetary
dealings, and only retain sufficient to carry
on the smaller details of general business,
but that tho big silver "dollars of the dad
dies" will be used except upon something
like compulsion wo sec no prospect. As o
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18

next promises be one OF the important events
or The kind In the country.
The Vocal Society OF New York viii give its last
concert OF the present season on Monday. April %
The farewell benefit OF Mr.. and Mrs q. Q. Howard
will take place evening at the Fifth Avenue
Theatre.
Pa.rizio the magician, proposes to catch a real
cannon ball fired from real cannon, on the stage OF
the San Francisco Minstrel Theatre. on the goth oil
Aprii
concert Is 10 be given this evening by number
OF well knnwn artists at tho First Congregation
Church Ia Washington avenue, between l65th and
166th Streets
Mr. Digby v. Bell assisted by signora Lila Bellcti,
Madame de Ryther Beriheot Timm and George Will
lam Warren the organis, will give concert at Chick.
ering Hall on Friday evening, April &C.
Two well amateurs IN magic will give an en-
tertanpcnt at the Union League Theatre for the ben
eat oil tho Columbia College Boat Club on the evening
OF May g. Tickets are procurabie at Delmonicoa
.Tho Bells' will De produced At the Filth Avenue
Theatre on Easter Monday with new scenery and
carefully selected cast. On the evening q neco
OF cx Secretary OF State Fish will make her debut.
Wagner is said to be extremely vain. especially in
matters Of Dress and TO be exciting TO degree that
unless insane, no sensible American would endure Tor
a moment. Give the old gentleman time and he will
disappear like plate OF ice cream.
Napier Lothian, one OF the highly accomplished
musicians OF the country, New Yorker by birth and
o Bostonan by necessity, is the composer OF the In
cidcntal music In the "Exilcs," which forms such
pleasant feature OF the entertainment at Booths
Tooker and Jarrett are said to be hunting through
Southern cane brakes for negro sinscrs--what is
called ssAcld hand" matcrlal-to take with them to
London. They have already lassoed several musical
prodigios including number OF tooth-cuting babies
and three or four last Of George WASH
ington. 81 Es4
At the concert to 8. b. Mills the Gath OF this
month the least Of the attractions will be tho
duet wnicn is TO be played by Mills and Max Pinner
H0re will be opportunity for students OF piano
music to hear the two perfect tecnnicsts that
the musical culture OF this country has produced for
their instrument Mills has helped TO produce much
OF this culture and forty he going abroad where
he has already made q name. Primer comes home at
twenty -four, with which mis- master Lszt has
sent before him. Tho meeting Of tho two artists
study we chronicle. Mills alone will play Chopin
concerto, with that certain touch and poetry for
which he Is noted Hc has been with US virtuoso
for several years. Parepa chose him to aid In con-
certs with her popular voice; and that he IL 20.
ing away the wonder not much about who will
take his place as about the fact that to hear
him only once When Rubinstcin. the volcanic,
was here Mills play cd with him. Primer Is now to
play with him, and there will be opportunity 10
boar the classical viruoso with tho youthful ana tai.
cnted Primer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18
ket will probably be monopolized by Ameri

ket will probably be monopolized by Ameri-
can traders. The negroes who emigrate
will carry with them taste for the Ameri-
can manufactures 10 which they are accus-
toned, and will diffuse that taste among the
natives whom they convert and eivilize.
Africa will thereby become one Of the most
important American markets, and no ties
of interest or sympathy which we may have
with other foreign countries will be SO
strong as those by which sense of repara-
tion will bind us to the rising African
Republic
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18
A Great Strike in Eng nd.

strike OF the magnitude OF that now
impending in the cotton spinning districts
OF England deserves careful consideration.
1t is evident that the depression of trade in
general has told severely on the English cot
ton industry, and that, with the present
cost of production, much of the capital in
vested is in danger. When the products of
American looms can compete successfully
with English goods in England itself some
thing must be done to prevent the entire
trade moving over here in the pro-
cess of time. Either the masters and
jobbers must make up their minds
to do with very small profits or
else the operatives must have the differ
ence taken out of their wages. 1t would be
fnirer Of course, where reduction in the
price Of goods is necessary, to share the
cutoff between masters and men. and
operatives of any degree Of intelligence
would acknowledge the justice Of such n
course. There is, however, great difficulty
in ascertaining how in the proposition for a
reduction Of wages the loss is divided The
operative asked to work for ten per cent
less than the usual rate is prone to believe
that all the reduction comes off his dinner
table, while the master generally asserts
that he is equally loser. This is the con-
di,ion among the cotton mills of Lancashire
to-day. The one hundred and twenty
thousand operatives who will probably
90 on strike or be locked out rather
than submit to ten per cent
reduction, say they are willing to lose
five per cent The masters will not listen to
this proposal and one Of the usual painful
trials Of endurance between the giant, Capt.
tai, and the giant, Labor, will result. 1t is
in the last degree discreditable to our civil
ization that no less clumsy and cruel
method Of arranging differences should be
attainable than this brutal resort of exhaus-
ton, which cripples business while it de-
moralizes the workingman. The struggle,
if long continued, is not unlikely to be Of
benefit to our trade, but that selfish view
cannot for a moment be weighed against the
sad feelings induced by the spectacle Of SO
vast IN army Of labor at war, fight
against heavy bank accounts. and
when the savings are gone hghtlng
the endurance Of hunger and nakedness
against the same foe entrenched in the bank
vaults. It is an extremely difficult problem
how to adjust these differences without re-
sort to strikes and lockouts. The right OF
the master to withhold employment and the
right Of the workman to quit work are things
with which legislation in free countries
finds it difficult to deal. 1t is equally i'm
possible for the law to tell the master the
bounds he must put on his profits or to tell
the workman with what wages he must be
content In the present case the combined
masters have refused arbitration, which
leads to the conclusion that they find a
state of the market which will permit a
temporary cessation of production, and that
they can trust to the length of their purses
to bring the men to their terms.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18

THE WEATHER.-The barometer has risen
briskly on the Atlantic coast, with very light
rains over the Middle and New England States
and some slight variations Of temperatures hut
Ia the West the pressure hns fallen very rapidly,
aud the storm has rcorganized over the Lower
Missouri Valley. The winds over Nebraska,
Iowa and Missouri have increased to
high and In many places to gales Of consider
able severity. High temperatures prevail ON
the eastern side Of the storm, with thunder and
lightning and rain. On the western side the
temperature has fallen sharply, with snow.
At present the storm is confined to the regions
we have named above, but its movement
during to-day will probably bring It east
ward toward the Ohio Valley The
prevailing winds all over the country are east
srly, varying the general direction north or
south ms the places are In relation to the storm
oepirc. The weather in New York and it's vi
oinity to-day will be cloudy and cool, with i'm
creasing winds from the eastward. Tomorrow
rains will probably accompany similar con
ditions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE ALMoSrE BENEFIT.

ono OF the largest matinee performances that has
vet been gwen at the Grand London Circus ut Gil
more's Garden took place yesterday afternoon. the
occasion bong benefit generously rendered by the
members OF tho profession TO the family OF Ted Al.
monte the we'll known clown. who lately died. In
behalf OF the Equestrian Benevolent Association tho
veteran circus ring MASTER Frank Whitaker, VINO had
kindly volunteered to tako his old place, made bre-
address, In which, representing the family Of tho dc
ceased and hts friends, no returned thanks
for the coop sration OF both the members OF
tho profession and tho public In making success
that enables tho to hand over Tor the re-
Lief OF the vile and littlo ones nearly $500 The at.
fractions OF the day we're unusually due, the riding
ana acropatc icats beng done con dmore and with
hcart,noss that spenddy illustrated tho warmth of
sympathy that exists among these people, IL - a
noteworthy circumstance that the only expense oil the
affair was $l4 80.
A matinee beuent had also bcen arranged by Mr..
Barnum and hts company for the Almonte family 70
take place Friday, but being remembered that y
was Good Friday Mr. Barnum gave mp the idea and
forwarded check tor $500 70 the widow with letter
sympathixing Ia her loss
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-The stock mar
ket was very active and strong. Gold opened
at lOOli and advanced to 1OOas, at which price
It closed. Government bonds were firm, States
steady and railroads irregular Money on call
was easy at per cent, and the market closed
very easy, with the rate at 4 5 per cent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18

THERE Is AT LEAST one good feature in the
bill introduced yesterday in the Legislature to
rcorganizc ourpolice courts-nancly, that which
provides for the holding of a midnight session
by one of the justices to admit prisoners to BAIL
Arrests are frequently made upon very frivolous
charges and it is u great hardship and injustice
to confne such persons all night in the foul cells
Of the station houses.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18
DANGEROUS COMMUNICATION
SCENE"

Foreman McCabe. OF Engine Company No. IA, was
detailed by Chief Engineer Bates to mako an examL
nation OF the stage OF Booths Theatre while the
fourth net OF the "Exlles" was being performed,
where q confagrat,on scene Is introduced Foreman
McCabe reported the Board yesterday that he re-
garded II very dangerous performance. and asked
that detail OF two hremen be placed on tho stage
during the act He also ordered the managers OF tue
theatre to open the leading from the dressing
10 the lobby. which have bcen kept locked SO
that the occupants OF the dressing rooms IN case Of
hre could escape through the lobby door, t,t4
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18

In THE EXPERIMENT of educating some of the
Indian youth. which, it will be seen by letter
on another page, is to be made mt Hampton in
Virginia, and Syracuse, in this State, and then
sending them missionaries of civilization to
their respective tribes, may probably find u
solution Of the Indian question. At all events it
IL worth trying. The cost OF our Indian wars
shows that il is cheaper TO educate an Indian
than to kill him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18

The ANSWER of the Elevated Railroad Com
pany to the Aldermen's resolution requiring the
reasons for the on-extenson of the line to
kingsbrdge will be awaited with interest by the
public. In not completing the road they are
not acting in good faith with the public
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18

SENATOR BURNsIDE's bill, removing all re-
strictions in regard to the enlistment of colored
men in the army navy, was measure of very
doubtful cxpcdiency, and the Senate acted
wisely in killing it. Only seventeen votes were
cast against its indefinite postponcment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18
Il r IPL Il S HI e e T i.
NEW YORK, THURSDAY, APRIL IS. 1878.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ADvERTIsERs.-Io
i'isure the proper classification Of advertisements
il is absolutely necessary that they be handed in
before eight o'clock erery ercning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18

SINGULAR MURDER trial is going on in New
ark, Ohio. The accused is old man who
murdered his own daughter for the crime of
adultery. He pleads as his justification the in
functions of the Old Testament
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18
WILLIAM TUCKER.

William Tucker died al his residence, In Dartmouth,
on Saturday. lilo born 10 Dartmouth July IA. l7ss,
and early life followed the seas commanding sev.
ers vessels engaged In taking sea elephant oil For
many years he has been Of tho men
OF his native town and has repeatedly represented
In tho General Court and once, at least was member
oil chc State senate. Hc was mp to the time oil his
death prominent member Of the Society oil Frienda
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18

Mr.. TILDEN does not seem inclined to make
peace with Tammany Hall. lie was last even
ing elected delegate to a general committee
OF the city democracy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18

THE FEMALE Ex-SLAvE in Ohio, who brought
an action to recover damages from her captor
who resold her into slavery, has recovered
twenty-five hundred dollars. 1t is not mproba-
BILE that it will form precedent for many SINH
lur suits
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18

The probabilities that the heather in Nesc
York and lis ricinify today triu be cloudy and
cool, riM Increasing ,rinds from The eastrard.
Tomorrow rains tciu probably accompany similar
cOadikiOus
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18

PRETTY SEVERE FINES were imposed by
Judge Sutherland yesterday on several liquor
dealers for violations of the Excise law. A
second conviction will entail Imprisonment as
well Ms fine
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18

The REMAINS of William NJ Tweed were fol-
lowed to Greenwood, yesterday, by twenty or
thirty of his personal and political friends. His
name will not be soon forgotten in our history
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18

The House OF REPRESENTATIVES has wisely
resolved to give the bill providing for the de-
posit of savings in the Post Office fair consider
alton. 1t ought to be passed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18

MANHATTAN SQUARE has been selected by tn
trustees as the site for the proposed free be
tanical garden.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18
rick ALLAH HAssouS ErpESpr.

We regret to announce the death Of Rick Allah
Hassoun Enendi, . native Of Aleppo and a well
known Arabic scholar. MI. Aassoun the author
or . metrical version In Arabic OF tho Book
OF Job. His "H!story OF Islam" caused
him TO fall undor tho serious displeasure
VI the Turkish government ana resulted in his
removal to England, whcro no eventually became q
ctizcn He had, perhaps, larger acquaintance with
Arabic poeticai literature than any man living. His
death Is q great loss TO Oriental scholarship.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-18

WE HAVE, ALAS! lost Moses. He was re-
turned to the bosom of South Carolina ycster-
day.