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New-York tribune., 1878-03-19
PUBLIC OPINION.

The Administration has got enough ee-
plants hand the biggest geological show ever
heard OF in any country.-[Phiiadephia Times und)
ANY attack upon Hayes's tenure of office
would but impair the force and success OF the popular
movement which is To make itself felt IN the next
National canvass-lBnfalo Courier (Dem)
The result in ew-Hampshre, so far from
being rebuke 10 the President is crushing rebuEo TO
the machine managers who have sought To drag down
his Administration 20 the level Of their selfish and sordid
pOlitcs.-St. Paul Pioneer-Press tIndJ
A good many men who are III the habit o,
voting the Democratic ticket wOud hesitate To do II
they believed that the consequence would be the addf
zion of some hundreds OF millions TO the National debt
through the payment Of Southern clans-l Boston Adj
vertser (Rep)
Mr.. Hayes is probably infatuated with the
idea of overcoming sectional prejudice al the SOuth
forgetting that his apparent deserton Of the Northern
men, who supported him and insisted that his right
should he sustained Is likely 10 bc the cause OF aliena
tiop on the other sde thus defeating the object he has
in view. lie is making a grand mistake; that's all
Troy Times (Repl
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19
DIED.
S. NJ. IRWIN.

BALDwIN-on Saturday morning. March l6 j. C. Baldwin.
late residence 6G7 5have Tuesday March is, at 10
O'Clock III. it requested that no flowers be sent
BURNHAM-At Monrose y. j., Jane Carter widow OF Nj
oh.e BuTnham Of New York. and daughter Of The Late
Funeral the house. Tuesday March 49, on the
arrival Of 1O:lO train from Barclay-st. New.York.
fago aged s. years. father of james Fargo city.
FRYn this city, sunday evening" March q l. H. at his his late g
residence No. lO7 West ossiist William H. Fry aged %
Relatives and friends invited attend the funeral at the
Chape OF Presbyterian Church (entrance
on j5tG.s,.). Wednesday morning at lOo'clock.
~ Is7s. charlotte f., vile Of Samuel " Fuller
GooDwIN-In Hartford, Conn, suddenly on Friday even
Funeral services residence Tuesday March 10.
at 3ia O'Clock p. N.
MAIRET-on Monday, March ls. Eliza, widow of Henri
Maire and daughter OF the late Justus thompson In te
attend the funeral at her late residence
A West siths on Thursday March 2i at III O'Clock IN.
1t is requested that no flowers be sent
MAXwELL-Iu Brooklyn, March ls Lascelles E. Maxwell
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
sunday March q IL q 5 asy Wood Wood
ward Moss. aged 10 months and 20 days 50, ,, oo., .
S 5 T% ss 5o Friends
to send no flowers.
" D. Odell IN the SOth year of her age. -,
Funeral Tuesday at p H. from her late residence 81
sLAMANon MOnGay morning March March is 1878 wiets
Relatives aus friends are invited 20 attend his pnerai from
his late residence NO lSo West @ lith'st on Wednesday
sEAMAN-On Monday morning. March ls; 1873 wIett
SEAMAN sou OF the late Valentine Seaman, NJ. ID
Relatives invited TO attend the funeral from
ms late residence 1879 West lits Wednesday af-
ternOon, the 2Uth inst at o'clock.
sNIrH-At Patterson y. Y, saturday evening March l6
is7s the Pew II Smith in the eoh Of has
Tnne n at Patterson Tuesday.
Train leaves Grand Central Depot at $50 a. m.
sMIT-on Sunday March IT, at his residence in Brooklyn,
OF angina pecori. Daniel ., smith, ~ D. late Professor
in the New Homeopathic Medical College In the list
OF ms
s friends I'D those his family invited attend his
funeral az Plymouth Church, Wednesday, March 90 at
d. H., without further notice.
The remains VIII Forest Hill Cemetery, near Bos-
ton for ntcrnent.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19

adapt the lbretto description of the situations is un.
necessary. Maggie Mitchell long ago won in this city
recognition both hearty and substantial and through the
manifold changes and dsappontments Of the stage has
maintained honorable reputation by the conscientious
employment Of faculties which, II they do not
amount TO genius, deserve warm appreciation. The
public. however, always desires, and in como sense
has right to expect to first greet the reappearance Of
on old favorte In the part with which his her name
and fame are identified. and MignOn saw many seats
empty last evening which Fanehon would have found
occupied We do this actress injustice when
We say that in attempting new play she
many times fails 10 separate herself from the
not Fdnchon who spoke the lines last evening" but
it Enthusiastically Fanchon who accompanied them
with hundred little movements and gestures which all
the theatre-goers In the city have laughed or cried
IN years past. Tho methods OF Maggie
Mitchelps art are well known to this Pubic
many Of whose most agreeable recOlections
are associated with her name. that there Is no neea
again TO denote them. Without dwelling on her nli-
meritst shgh praise In these days TO say tna
her nature and her acting alike free from any tant
OF and that her presentations attain 10 success
and appreciation by appealing only to the purest mo
tives and impulses OF the heart. IL Is real pleas
ure 10 add that she still drinks at the fountain
Of perpetual youth. She was assisted last evening ny
Mr.. William Harris Wilheim HeiSfer Mr.. Russell Bas-
Spcrdh, Mr. Harry Hoto as Clip, Mr. Gus LeNck
as LQeites Mr. L. A. Anderson as ROmdne, Mr.. Rufus
SCOTT Frederic Miss Ida Jefroys as Phhd and Miss
Marie Prescott Zd1i. The stage setting was apprO-
pirate and attractive MOn0n will be continued through
the week. ard then FanchOi III be revived, doubtless
10 the great satisfaction and en" OF many persons
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19
WALLACKIS THEATRE.

"London Assurance" was revived at Wal
lacks Theatre evening in the Of brilliant
assembage, and with many signs OF popular interest
and approval. With two three exceptions,
the cast was the same that employed last
Spring when this comedy last presented on
this stage The interest of old play-gOers naturally
tired In the character of Lady Gay Spdier which Miss
Rose Coghlan enacted for the first time. The hunting
speech rendered with sufficient animation TO STIR the
pulse Of the audience, but not with the cross
country and follow-thehounds dash for when
we naturally look in this unique role. There was sth
ness constapt in the action and not enough OPEN
air freshness and vieor In the drawngroom scenes she
appeared 10 excellent advantage, making Lazy oag
moro of q coqucttc, perhaps than the text ~
lowed. but acting with charming viyacity ana
genuine force Miss Stella Bonifac' also
made her first appearance at this house IA Grace HGT6
oira and manifested sprightliness and versatility Of
byplay although her voice, which is not vel tuned,
sometimes Jared upon tie car.
OF the remainder Of the cast little need
be said, for the merits OF each performance
have frequently been pointed out in this column.
Mr.. John Brougham Mar Hdrkaway played with di-
mnished vgOr, owing 10 his physical weakness,
but with tho od-time heartiness and spirit; and
Lis friends were glad to greet him once more in
a part which he has made peculiarly his own.
There need speak of tile strength and exquisite
finish OF Mr.. John Glberfs Sir Hdrc0ut. which seemed
even finer last night than ii last Spring Mr. Wal
lack played Dazzle with all his wonted force; Mr. Mon
tague made the most Of role that Is not well
adapted for him; Mr.. Beckett was irrcsstibly funny
the meddlesome lawyer: Mr.. Floyd was almost too
lnOcsive and listiess Dolly: Mr. Holland repeated
his impersonaon of Cooi and Miss Meta Bartlett WAS
as this, it was not strange that the audience
had merry time and that the evening"
entertainment was in every respect satisfactory The
comedy beautifully set as Il always ~ at this well
appointed theatie "LOndon Assurance" has been re-
vlved for short season. and soon 10 give place TO
comedy entitled " Diplomacy"
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19
AN APPALLING EXHIBIT.

THE NEw-YoRK TRIBUNE has taken pains
q, 'n,Ie the southern claims already presented into
table and the result perfectly appalling But large
aud Ilghtu the list Is. 1t contains no Application Tor
uected to stand their merits, or rather On the
persistent OF their orginaors ana advocates
sbilty and is reported to DC elaed ut the prospect II
he successful donations VIII swci inc drafts ub0n
debt aud carry the Government down TO financial
ruin. With the Democracy III lull power, tneIe
would bs no possible chance OF resisting the payments
Of q good share Of the claims aiieady granted. ana
rebels aud the Ueinocrats is so complete that they
must stand or fall together and however ioth northern
Democrats might be TO allow these claims tbey must
do 80, the risk OF offending their rebel adDefons
and losing their support III time OF need The only SAL
walton TO the country is ~ the continued success OF me
Republican party, and the predomlnunce OF the patrl-
Otc element OF the country In the councils OF the Ma
ton.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19

Ayaa, and the residence OF Mrs. Ossa were also de-
stroyed
The amount of insurance the burned district and
the individual losses have not yet been clearly ascer
LOew, was insured In French companies for $4,000.
Tie same gentleman had $1,000 insurance on furniture
In the Grand Central, also In French companies. The
Grand Central, owned by Henry schuber, was insured
In German companes, the Lubbock for $4,000 and Mag
deburg for $35 900. The residence Of Mex Cooke was
insured for $4,000 and his stock $4,000 In the Scot
tish and Northern Insurance Companies The damage
The building insured for 800 900 In French copa-
nes The stock OF Mr. Sternberghs estate. valued at
5000, insured In NewYOrk for $1,000 F. W Rice
puts hs loss furniture aud personal effects at ~ OCO
no Insurance. The house OF Mr. Dutari (the Club was
insured In the forthen Insurance Company OF London
stock and furniture $4,000 Nr. Isaac Brandon was
fuy covered. Messrs Lansbnrgh, Wilson Brakemeier
were also insured MenOtt Brothers lost heavily their
goods being probably damaged by water to a great
extent
The progress OF the flames their first outbreak to
the end almost uninterrupted. IDo unusually dry
season had left great dearth Of water in the city, All
OF the wells empty nearly But even had
There been water there were appliances with which 10
nave used H. There fire corps or organization OF
any kind, and individual efforts, however energetic or
Wen meant, avail but little under such circumstances
About noon fifty marines and sailors from the United
States steamer Adams landed, and after sixty
hve en were also sent Oh shore from the German flg
ate Elizabeth. These worked faithfully and rem
dered valuable service in getting the flames under con-
troll About haipas the steam re-engine Of the Pan
anna Railroad arrived from Aspnwa, and Was actively
employed during the afternoon. The citizens generally
were exceedingly active and energetic IN their Efforts,
but were comparatively pOweress for the want OF water
and the appliances necessary to check 81 extensive
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19
TIE FIRE IN PANAMA.
DETAILS OF THE GREAT CALAMITY-THE ORIGIN

DETAILS OF THE GREAT CALAMITY-THE ORIGIN
ACCIDENTAL.
PANAMA, March s.-The great fire which
took place here on the 9th inst destroyed the northeast
and east sides OF tho Plaza with several other houses,
enaing loss OF 100000. The lire began In the drug
store OF f. C. Herbuger Co.. the east side OF the
Plaza under the Grand Central Hotel about 94O o. ~.
In the absence OF Dr. Kaochw who had charge OF the
business the colored boy left In OF the store lit
candle seal bottle of medicine and carclessy threw
lighted match into measure Oi Ia, rum tnal stOoI
close 10 TN of nammabe oil. An explosion followed.
and ia an instant the store In ilants. Ihe llc
spread rapidly throughout the building aud o. the al.
Joining premises. In NIUE WINE me oid ordhu
runs, nothing but the bare walls being left Inc
flames crossed Gale Las MOntas 10 the tIuD,
and continued down Gallo NaIiho 10 sanlo
Domingo, destroying everything on Tie block ahd up
santo Domingo 10 the C8lejOn Chicheme, where the
flames were finally arrested When the fire broke our
the wind blowing fresh from the north and carried
side of she Plaza. For time the destruction OF tnat
magnificent building seemed inevitable, but through ths
energy Of the proprietor George LOew was saved ana
this circumstance alone may De attributed o scaPc
down the wall by 2:30 y. III. the fre was uDner
control In the short space oi hyo hours the following
property was destroyed: - , , -
Tno old Grand Hotel or Commercial Block occupied on
the ground floor by Messfs Iansburgh Wilson Brake
meter and Mr.. Isaac Brandon merchants, ana Store
room Of the Chinese house, Wing Woo Chong; on the
second and third stories residences. 49,,
The Grand Central Hotel, the ground floor OF which
was accounted by T. e. HerDruger X Co.. druggists, MT
Asch matchmaker, q. knoops's billiard aud oar-foom'
and the store Of Madam Lafargue ia,
McKm Cooke, Arosemena, Arc j. A. sosa the repre-
sentatiyes OF j. H. Sternbeigb T. N Martinez ana Aza-
mora. - -, - A.. c,, .,a o,r,oa hv n
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19
NONSENSE FROM PARIS PAPERS.

Baby has begun to learn sacred history, and
begs her papa to questions how wise
she is "well" said papa can you tell me who Adam
was I" "The father OF all men," Good and who was
Eyeip After moments reflection: The mother OF all
women"
Simplicities of faith: A marchiOness of the
Faubou,. st. Germain octogenaran, arrived at ex-
treme old age without the slightest impairment OF her
faculties perceives morning that she can no longer
read without the aid of glasses. have offended God
saws she but where and when r. Inasmuch as her en-
tire life is succession Of good deeds and her time has
been always passed in the practice Of all the virtues her
search for an answer van and Is that o. her com
panion whom she consus. Suddenly the worthy mar
chioness taps her forehead. 81 have It, she says.
Evening before last daughter took me 10 her box at
tbe opera" "Wolr 1T was Faustw " But what has
taat TO do withtT Perhaps regarded Mepbistoph-
cles too lDtently.'
Mr.. Durand commiserates himself that he is
Obliged to pay 800 francs to procure substitute In
the army his son. and exclams in the simplicity OF
his grief: How unfortunate that he s not the son of
a widow" !"
The La Rochefoucauld of the Rue Drouot
" Between author who borrows from the anclents
and who borrows from his contemporaries there Is
the same difference between a corsair ana pick
pocket"
While the present Pope was legate at brus'
sels he was invited to a grand dinner at which was
present the Marquis de X, clever wit who carried
sceptcism TO the verge Of reverence AT dessert he
thought 1t would be very good joke to show MGr Pecci
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19

While riding In Niagarast car, at Buffalo n. ", said
h. mistaken the other day." " How p
said Mr. b. "You remember talking Of Dr. Pierce
and Aids and Tourists Hotel. and questioned the
Doctors ability 10 eaarr or eosumptioD and stated
his medicines with but little or no
lief To satisfy you friend and is his reply "
DECAIUR. Ill, Aug. y, 1871.
Teply received asking wnst ef-
medicines had would thee years
ago expected die with consumption had long suffered
with catarrh throat and lungs were badly an cted aud
9idy breaking down had THEA many ply
sca, and remedies without benefit. Having good
suits follow PieIces Medicines resolved 10
give them thorough IL six months time was entirely
cured medicines stand higher, In estimation than Dr.
Peroes Golden Med cal Discovery aud DR. sages Catarrh
Remedy. They not saved lfe but have made .
hearty and strOug Very truly yours
' NJ IRWIN.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19
A BURDEN TO BALANCE THE CLAIMS"
From The CLeu sldnd LeddeT.

IHE NEW- I OKK IKIBJ Ne PHDIIo1IC5 II5U UI
the bills fore senate and House Oi Representatives
making appropriations for tue benefit OF public improve
ments in the Southern states VIII II be Thought cred
iDe that the bills for public improvements Ia the
than $15O.OOO.OOOf And all this time how does our
precious Democratic Congress propose 10 supply tho
satIate South by cutting down the already bcggarly
salaries Of the diplomatic list and restoring the income
tax IL mas been generally doubted hitherto whether
the party which hopes 10 carry the next PRESIDENTIAL
election would have the tomerly 10 cOncoct tins latter
outrage, II there is point which the American
people are thoroughly agreed, IL Is that the income tax
n an uninst, rulnOus and deInOrazing burden.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19
A SCARED DEMOCRAT.

II is impossible to escape the conclusion that
the RepuD party is still "a tremendous force III poll
tics. Democrats wnO have been huggng the deusOn
that the path to victory led through bed OF roses
as well awaken to the reality We must fight for
all we gain. "Clams Of doubtful origin, Northern or
Southern mus, he rejected by Congress Expenditures
must down below the level OF the past two
wears Useless offices must be abolished, entangling
alliances either with the Hayes anti-Hayes RcpuD
cans must be avoided The doors TO prosperity must De
opened through the adoption Of tariff system which
does not prohibit trade with foreign countries. Gold
and silver must released from the bondage of
mum by the RESUMPTION or specie payments Ihese are
duties demanding the attention OF the Democracy. III
thrv arc ne eplectcd there is danger ahead.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19
STREET CLEANING REFORM.

POLICE METHODS STRONGLY CRITICISED.
REPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL sOCIErYs COMMITTEE
REVIEW OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Po-
LICE COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION By THE MEM
BERs OF THE SOCIETY.
The Committee on Street Cleaning Of the New
York Municipal Society. last evening, presented
report reviewing the agitation Of the question un-
der its consideration during the past two months
Simon Sterne spoke on the prospects OF the Consti-
tutional amendments. Appropriate resolutions
were adopted.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19
MIDNIGHT WEA Their IMPORT.
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS.
Synopsis for the Past "a Hours.

WASHINGTON, March 10, 1 .. ma
storm Of considerable energy is centered near Halifax
The barometer is highest in the Southern States 1t is
falling of Mississippi River and in the Lake
Region. Rain has fallen In New-Engand The tenn.
perature has risen in Northwest and Lake Region,
with southery winds. 1t has fallen in the Atlantic
coast and East Gulf States, with northery winds.
Indications.
For New-Englaud, warmer, clear partly cloudy
weather. nOrthory Winds shifting 10 hight southery at
east staOus higher pressure and at west stations low
pressure.
For the Middle Atlantic States, cold northerly back
10 warmer s0uherly winds. stationary or falling barom
eter and clear or partly cloudy weather
TRIRIrNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19
TIE SUATTUCK AND HALL COLLECTION.

"A cOlcCllOH Oh recently -pdiHttu pittui'S, ny
A. d. shatuck aud George Henry Hail. VIII be sold at
auction Thursday Friday Of the present week by
Mr. schenck There about 100 pictures in the coiec-
tOn all OF moderate size, the two artists being equally
represented Mr. shattues work is IN the line of cattle
and sheep. and landscape pieces the studies Tor which
were made in Connecticut and NcwIdmpshire. princl
pay. They III tone from the sunny 10 the
autImna ana introduce the shallow BROOKS ana bhshy
hilslrs and banks Which Mr. Shattuck Is fond OF paint
ing Nj Halls pictures are manly of lthllan peasant
girls and uf buDcnes OF Owers and fruits, all painted III
mellow colOrs. The sale VIII be without reserve.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19
THE CUBAN PROSPECTS.

WASHINGTON. March 1S.-A gentleman who
has just arrived In this city from Cuba depicts III any
thing but glowing coors the condition OF the swo small
bands still hold out for independence He says that
they arc destitute OF everything, and are we'll
nigh wholly without arms and ammunition-tho
most important need,of ALL The only arms and ammun
tlon which they possess Is he that which they have
captured from the Spaniads that which deserters
frnm the spanish lines have brought ill., The ammunition
being axed," most OF 1t does not lit the species Of
arms which they possess.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19
MAGGIE MITCHELL AS MIGNON.

After five years absence from the metropol-
han stage Maggie Mitchell reappeared last evening at
The Standard Theatre M,0non, in the romantic play
which Mr. j. b. Runion has written with especial ref
srence 10 her talents and temperament The story Of the
play tho opera has made familiar TO Thousands
who never read Wilhelm Meister, and though
ne author has done much more than simply
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19
LATEST SHIP NEVIS.
NOTICE To MARINERS

Notice is hereby given by Light Board that
signal buoy painted with black and white perpen-
stripes and giving irequeht blasts OF Oh whistle,
placed OF the south Pass mouth on the Assspi
The entrance between the rt
ties bears " ". by NJ The south Pass Light House bears
NV.
lFor other Ship Ners Third Pa3..
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19
DISGUSTING

DISGUSTING FAMILIARITY.-Testy old gent
lat his club "Conf-. Why the dickens dont you
wipe the bottom Of the glass before you bring 1t up
Just get a cloth aud wipe" Waggish waiter: Il
didn't understand you " order dry sherry, sir" Gen
efai litter Old gent rushes of and writes to the CON-
mittee.-lPunch.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19
TRUE REPUBLICANIsM

The "true, living Rcpubicanism which
we all ache 10 hear" means peace and good viii 10
the South, but not the abandonment OF Republican
rights Ii means cOnciatiOu for CUnfcdcrates who VIII
show Cancellation in return, but not their preference
good Republicans. IL means honest and consistent
efforts TO elevate public service according 10 iute
gent practical and effective methods. 1t means active
and resolutc warfare against that combination OF south
ern claimants aud Northern ngtiOnlsts which threatens
tie future country In word IT means the best
inspirations OF the patriotic masses OF the land oreanzed
and vita positive action. That is the true Repub
ftan.-
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19

bis snufEbox. on the top Of which was painting on
ivory of shockingly d6collet6e venuA The preate in
spected the painting considerable time without the
least diseomposure: "very pretty, very pretty hs
murmured, with the air OF cOnnoisseur. Then turning
ebionpas
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19
A HIGHwAYMAN PURSUED AND CAPTURED.
As Miss Mary Kibbe, of No. 511 Canal-st.

was nearyarlckst on Canalst Sunday evenng,a young
man snatched from her neck gold chain and locket.
valued at $50, and then ran down the street. Onleer
Robpson Of the Eighth Precinct pursued and arrested
him. He gave his name as jeremiah Stanton, but was
recognized as notorious thief known rs Ira Dowler.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-19
Kendy this Morniag:
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TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS

tribune OFFICE. March 10, l o. m.-Notwuh-
standing the coudness yesterday. lasting till evening,
there was steady rise OF airpressure during the day.
The highest point of temperature was reached later
than usual in the afternoon There Is little moisture IN
the air. 80 -,
For this city and vicinity. fair weather with occasional
clouds and increase OF warmth may De expected Tor
two days. To-day will probably be somewhat clearer
hnn Ii