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The New York herald., 1878-01-18
The Morton Eulogfes.

Tho tributes which were paid to the de-
ceased Indiana Senator in the speeches de-
livered yesterday throw no new light on
his public career or on his character and
ability as statesman. The achievements
of that remarkable man ''were not done in
q corner" and for the last fifteen years
preceding his death he acted too prominent
and important part in national affairs for
any American citizen to need much in
formation respecting Mr.. Morton, the
statesman. But these eulogies do give us o
livelier impression Of his social amiability
and genial human qualities. He was
such hard hitter in politics as to
create among those who had no other means
Of knowing him an impression of hardness
and severity. But the political armor which
he wore in the field of combat covered q
heart of singular humanity and capacity
for securing the private attachment of men
of both parties. This attractive side of his
character was very fully brought into view
yesterday, especially by the democratic
Senators, and in this consists the chief
value of the eulogies.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Ladies In India have rife matches
Mr.. Jacob Hess is on visit TO Washington.
Boston nswsdealer has refused to sell the fash
Juvenile periodical.
The new Italian iron-olad will be the largest man.oi
war IN tho world.
A correspondent wishes to know where the by.
pothecary shop is
iul-blown pond lily has been discovered under the
ice In Massach usetts pond.
A Frenchman, who lives on Louisiana plantation
is said TO shoot 800 snipe In q day.
The Gardeners Chronicle (English says that the tu
berous begon,a Is the coming lowsr
The temperance cause has reached Omaha So, Il
has lott Chicago without rcsources
SIR Henry Havoiock says that he saw only three
drunken Russian soldiers Bulgaria.
Luther Martin, one Of the greatest Of American law
yers used say scotch" for CATCH aud 'sot" for
Tho London Lancet says that out OF every hundred
buried persons living person 10 consigned to tho
tomb.
Representative Eugene hale Is quito Ill st his resi-
dencs in Washington, threatened with typhoid pncu.
mona.
Adirondack Murray, the Boston preacher, 10 said
to be growing less spiritual and more theatrical his
services
why do not some Of these papers that think he
Whs counted In change the key little and call him
Count Hayosi
The New York herald., 1878-01-18

of the circuit /; but three judges will form a
quorum. The circuit justice, and in his
absence the circuit judge, presides lin the
absence of both the senior district judge.
In admiralty cases there is to be an easy
appeal to the Supreme Court; but in
civil actions at law there is no appeal
from the decisions of the Court of Review
upon questions of fact, nor on questions
of law unless the amount involved ex-
ceeds ten thousand dollars. Where an
adjudication raises a question of the
construction of the constitution or Of
treaty or law of the United States the
appeal il not limited by the rule of prop
erty or value. There is also to be all appeal
from the district or circuit courts to the
Court Of Review in criminal cases, which is
great improvement one the present law.
We have no doubt that Mr.. Conkling's ex-
cellent bill will pass both houses sub
stantially as he has prepared it.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
A Couple OF Murders.

Two murders have recently been com-
mitted in this city. One occurred in o
liquor saloon, at two o'clock in the morn
ing, and the other just outside similar
establishment, at four o'clock in the morn
ing, when honest people who are not COM
PEELED to work at some legitimate business
or profession during the night time are
usually in bed. In one case two men got
into dispute about wrestling; a clinch fol-
lowed and one Of the parties was stabbed
to death. In the other case O police
man saw two men scufning in front Of
Owen Geoghegan's saloon, on the Bowery,
one Of whom was without coat or hat, and
was recognized by the officer as the proprie-
tor Of the place. BY the way, this police
a striking illustration Of the intelligence of
the force He 'saw a flash Of pistol pro-
ceeding from 'Geoghegan's hand;" he saw
Geoghegan 'kick the man twice." he ar
rested Geoghegan and took him where? To
Jail? Oh, no. He took him "before the
man and asked him if Geoghegan had shot
him" The man ''made no reply" so the
officer let Geoghegan go to get his hat, and
Geoghegan forgot to return. He might still
be at large if he had not surrendered him
self after the man who was shot had died
without making an ante-mortem statement.
The fact TINT both the victims of these
broils are dead cannot be disputed. But
now commence the difficulties in the way
of hanging their murderers. Bill Gould's
assassin pleads self-defence. Geoghegan
produces witnesses who swear they did not
see him shoot Morton, alias Rose, the
Bowery victim. 1t is clear that the convic-
ton of the murderers is by no means
so certain as the effect of the cut
of their knives. and the snap of
their revolvers. Meanwhile, how is it
that under the eye of our vigilant
police such crimes are possible? Are
the liquor saloons in or at the doors of
which these murders were committed duly
licensed according to the law? Is Geoghe-
gan person entitled to a license under
the statute? Is his place a place of good
repute? Mayor Ely has officially announced
that the Police Commissioners are faithful
and vigilant and the laws properly enforced.
Is it an evidence of their proper enforce
ment that these liquor saloon murders are
committed at two and four o'clock in the
morning, after nights of debauch? Perhaps
Mayor Ely will favor us with reply.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
SOUTH CAKOLINA.

CURIOUS INDICATION OF POLITICAL HONESTY
IN THE DEMOCRATIC LlGIsLATURE-A RE-
PUBLICAN SEATED WITHOUT A FORMAL GER
TIF1cATE
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALp.1
COLUMBIA, Jan. IL, 1873
Tho House OF Representatives to-day admitted .
newly elected republican member under circumstan.
ces which reflect little credit the political hon.
esy OF that democratic body At an election recently
hold in Sumter county TO nl the vpcancy caused by
the expulsion Of one Of the members Of the Macksy
House Mr.. J. B. Johnston, republican and O brother
OF the expelled member, received majority OF 200
Of the cast ascertained by informal count
made by the managers on tho night Of the election.
This TACT became public, and before the Official
count could be made about ons-half Of tho whole
number OF ballot boxes Of the county were captured
from the place OF deposit and have not since been
recovered. Tho democratic Commissioners OF Elec-
tion reported the case 10 the Legislature, without
action recommendation on their own part and With
the bare statement that ballots remaining In their
possession showed majority of hfty-two votes In
iavor OF the dem scratic candidate.
FRAUD REBUKBD.
strong effort was made to-day IN the House TO
TINS idatc or to havo tho entire election de-
Carcd null and void but after snort and sharp strug
gle, In tho course OF which the conservatives de-
nounced the attempted fraud as worthy OF swiftest
was seated py an overwhelming vote, on the prims
facie evidence above stated. Such things may b
matter elsewhere but they are ol
recent revolution here
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
The Health Officer OF Now York.

The Health OMcer OF Now YORK.
The name of DR.. Austin Flint, Jr., for
Health Officer Of the Port of New York. was
withdrawn from the Senate on Wednesday by
Governor Robinson previous to the Execu-
tive session. The Governors action was,
NO doubt, prompted by a desire to present
DR.. Flints name again to that body free
from the ENHANCEMENT Of any other nomina-
ton, and to afford the republican Senators
an opportunity to reflect before rejecting
such an admirable appointment at the bid
ding OF political caucus. 1t is to be hoped
that Governor Robinson will promptly re-
nominate Dr. Flint, as a better man for the
position cannot be found in the State.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18

The WEATHER.-Thc attention of shippers of
arrival within the next two days of consider
able storm area in the districts of the lakes the
Ohio and Central Mississippi valleys. AS these
districts embrace many OF the storage centres
used for the transportation OF merchandise such
rs grain and provisions, &C., this cautionary
announcement is made in view of % possible
temporary interruption of railroad coinmunica-
lions and country road traffic by heavy SHOWS
and rains attending the storm. The indications
Of its approach are general fall OF pressure
north OF Tennessee and west Of the Alleghanies 8
and Lower Mississippi Valley, increasing cloudi-
wind currents that mark the margin of
D great depression. The snow and wind storm
prevailing in the regions west Of the Rocky
Mountains is undoubtedly advancing toward the
Missouri Valley. 1t is probable that heavy
SHOWS will not fall in that region until after the
storm centre has crossed the mountains, and will
be preceded by rains. The temperature has
risen decidedly westward Of the Mississippi
Valley. The area Of highest pressure is now
moving off the Middle and New England coasts,
with very low temperatures. The weather in
Now York and its vicinity to-day will be warmer
and cloudy or partly cloudy, with occasional
light snow. Tomorrow the conditions will be
more threatening, with rising temperature.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18

ALL DAY YESTERDAY the remains of the mur-
dcrer and suicide Jacques and his victim lay
side by side in the Morgue. Hundreds, drawn
by morbid curiosity visited the place and went
away disappointed at not being permitted to
view the ghastly spectacle. A letter found
among the papers of Jacques throws some in
tcresting light upon the diamond robbery, in
which many ex-members Of the police force have
unpleasant prominence
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
The British Parliament.

In the Queens speech there Is little hint
of the Ministerial programme. Indeed,
Queens speeches will perhaps one Of these
days be accepted and quoted as illustrations
of that principle in the growth of language
by which words often come to bear in late
period of their history Specification ex-
actly opposite to that which they bore in ON
earlier period. Thus it is the function of a
Queens speech not to declare q meaning,
but only to seem to declare it while hiding
it. In this part of the functions OF
Prime Minister Earl Beaconsfeld is an
adept, and this speech is the greatest suc-
cess OF his administration. 1t indicates
that money is to be asked for-which, of
course, all the world knew but it
indicates no more than that of what
is to follow. But the speech covers with
some success the snub given to England by
the Emperor of Russia when he declined to
have messages from Constantinople come to
him by way of London. He said that Tur-
key must communicate with the commander
ofthe Russian armies, and this is represented
ms response by which he Uniformed"
England how Turkey should proceed in
peace negotiations. If there ever was
clear case of interpreting q kick as COM
pliment that is one. In the debate on the
address speeches were delivered in the
Lords by Earl Granville, Earl Beaconsfed.
the Duke of Argyll and the Marquis of Sails
bury. There was some acute criticism of
the government in having summoned Par
lament as if to strengthen its hands
against dangers the existence of which it
was not ready to admit. Beaconsfeld
evaded the challenge to declare for what
purpose Parliament was summoned, though
he laid down the principle that government
was not under obligation to respond to
that inquiry. He declared that Turkeys
appeal to Russia through England, was
made at the instance of Her AIajesty's gov
eminent; in other words, that the govern
ment had induced Turkey to permit it to
ask Russia, us if at Turkeys suggestion to
make peace, and cited the negotiations
now actually in progress as On evidence
that England is not without influence. The
few adroit phrases in the speech are not
to be counted even as qualifications OF its
weakness. Criticism and reply in the
same vein were made in the House.
But if there is no indication in
the speeches of what coup de Theatre
the Premier has in store for electrifying
Parliament, perhaps the point about Greece
in one Of our dispatches may prove to involve
the whole story. 1t is said that important
negotiations are pending between Greece
and England upon the issue of which de-
pends whether Greece shall or not, at an
early day, play an active part with and at
the side Of England" 1t would be a stroke
of about the same quality as that of the pur-
chase Of the Suez Canal shares to now trot
out Greece as England's ally in the East If
Greece can be substituted for Turkey in
Constantinople and elsewhere by England's
consent it will be happy solution, for the
time, of great difficulty, and it will as
suredly receive Russia's consent
The New York herald., 1878-01-18

No ARRANGEMENTS have yet been effected for
representation of American art at the Paris
Exposition, and the time is SO short that it is
feared no creditable display can be made. The
decision of the question has been left by tire
Commissioner General to committee of gentle
men whose judgment, whatever it may be- will
be generally approved by the public
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
WITH SUPPLEMENT
NEW YORK. FRIDAY, JANUARY Is, 1878.

IMroRTANT NoTcE TO ADvERTIsERs.-To
Insure the proper classification Of advertisements
Il is absolutely necessary that they be handed 10,
before eight o'clock eresy ereni,g.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18

THERE Is, UNFORTUNATELY, no improvement
in the bankruptcy statistics The record for
the year just closed is us grim and uninviting as
that Of its predecessor.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18

If The TARIFF is to be revised the wool men
insist that they shall not be forgotten. Their
memorial to Congress contains some sensible
supoestions.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18

The New JERSEY GRAND JURY, in finding
that Jones, the Caldwell Penitentiary convict,
died from brutal treatment while in Jail, has
done only half its duty. Jersey juries are some
times fearfully and wonderfully made
The New York herald., 1878-01-18

EX-GOVERNOR WAsHBURN, OF Wisconsin. has
made the handsome New Years gift to his State
Of his residence and grounds at Madison, valued
at one hundred thousand dollars, for the pur-
pose Of reform school for girls
The New York herald., 1878-01-18

SENATOR MoRToN's VIEWS on the Chinese
question, presented in the Senate yesterday, pos
sess melancholy interest. AS an anti-savery
man he could not see the justice of opposing
Mongolian immigration.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18

WALL STREET YESTERDAY. The stock market
was dull, but prices remained fairly steady. Gold
opened and closed at 1O2, selling in the mean
time at 1O2ls Government bonds were steady,
States dull and railroads quiet and strong
Money on call lent at 8 per cent, lending
Rs high as per cent ut one timc
The New York herald., 1878-01-18

DIRECT TELEGRAPnIc communication between
the Brooklyn Police Headquarters and the de-
partment here would result in 80 many advan-
tages to the in both cities that the ques-
ton Of the expense ought not. TO be allowed to
stand in the way.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
EXPREsSMEN'S ASSOCIATION.

[By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
ST. LOUIS, No., Jan. II, 1873
George Bingham, of Pittsburg, was reelected presh
dent OF the Exprsssmens Mutual BENEFIT Association
l.. G. wier. vice president and s. Dewett OF Emira
" ", grand secretary. at their ninth annual meeting
lust claaed
The New York herald., 1878-01-18

The CIGARMAKERs have resolved to stand by
the strike to tue last and to assist the Massa-
chusetts Crispins soon as their difficulty is
settled. This is cheering news for the Crispins
The New York herald., 1878-01-18

From oar reports ntis morning the probabilities
are that the ioeatter IN Ne,c York and its riciniy
today ,ciA be warmer and cloudy or party 5eloudy,
u.h occasional light sn0w. Tomorrow the condi-
fons wiH be more threatening, srith rising tempera-
fnlH
The New York herald., 1878-01-18

The UNUSUAL NUMBER Of ten steamers in
pne day arrived at British ports yesterday from
Ihe United States.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18

should it become statute of the State. will
soon rid us of the company of such gentle
men and induce them to seek more indul-
gent communities.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18

THE BRoUGHAM BENEFIT was in every way q
very great success.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
SERVICES IN a1cHMoSD-AN IMPOSING Pro-
SENATOR MoRRlssEY's CONDITION.

MARKED CHANGE FOR THE BETTER-CHARAC-
TER OF HIS DISEASE THE BRAvEsr MAN THE
PHYSICIANS EVER MET-aENERAL CONDITION
OF THE PATENT.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO TIE HERALD.
JACKSONVILLE Fla, Jan. II, 1873.
Although the condition of Mr. Morrissey yesterday
was exceedingly critical, there has been change
to-day for the better. The present iness Is the
result o relapse which occurred about week since.
cHARAcTxR OF DISEASE.
The organs afflicted the kidneys and tho heart.
h has dropsy OF the lower extrenties, but the
cumua,ion water has not extended above the knee
Ono OF tho complications of his disease has been an
attack OF bronchitis with oppressed breathing, which
has rendered his condition painful in the extreme.
SENATOR'S CONDITION.
Last night was passed very comfortably The Sen.
ator obtained sleep and his cough was easier.
This forenoon he slept some, and 10 day has eaten
TWO meals He has been able to take some exercise
about tho room and has rested quite comfor tably.
His mind has been perfectly clear, and. although
quanted with the serious nature OF his
case, is hopeful, as he says, Of pull
ing through, and at times IL quite cheer
iuL He Is accomplishing, and his strong
will s evidently doing much TO prolong his lie.
Physicans say lie tho bravest man physically and
morally they met He Is still unable to lie down.
hui obtains his sleep In sitting posture He does not
nppear 10 have fallen of much in weight and retains
strength remarkably.
THE PHYSICIANS STATEMENT.
He is attended by Drs. Daniel ana Saba, who spend
uch time with HIM during the day and hold CONSUL
at night. Alter conference the phy.
sicians stated to your correspondent that tonight
there Is q favorable change, and that Immediate
danger is not indicated by present symptoms,
but they would question as 10 the proba-
biiity Of his recovery IRON the prcsen: attack.
A SPIRITUAL ADVISER.
lie was visited to-day tor tho first time BY spirit
uaI adviser Rev. Father Duin, of tho Church or tho
Immaculate Conception. Mr.. Morrlssey receives
every attention at the Hotel Windsor, General wis,
the proprietor and formerly partner OF Morrssey,
giving HIM personal attention. Mr. Morrissey has
seen no to-day except the priest and his attend
ants. His wie is constantly with him. He feels
quite hopeful tonight
Scores OF kilograms from all parts oil the country
have poured In to-day inquirng in regard the Sem
ator's health.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
.ruNrnA1 pEMoNsrnAr1oN IN clNc1NNAT1.

CINC1NNATI, Juu II, 1910,
Tho Italian societies OF this city commsmorated the
death OF King Victor Emmanuel by marching in pro-
cesson TO the Cathedral to-day, where a solemn ro-
QUEEN high mass chantsd by Archbishop Purcell,
assisted by seven priests. caafalquc, beautifully
decorated and surmounted BY CONN and crown, was
placed In the cathedral Tho services were impress
sive and at the conclusion the procession paraded the
streets
The Morning herald., 1878-03-09
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
AN EXCITING CHASE.

Yesterday at nooH while officers Bouzarth
and Gibbons were conducting John Gibbor .
along Fourth Street to the Hall, he having
been arrested In the western part of the
city, being out on bail, for some minor or
ence, which bali he was trying to break by
flying the city. When at Fourth and West
streets, the prisoner suddenly broke loose
from the officers and ran down Fourth
street to Tatnall, down Tatnall to Third,
along Third to Orange, down Orange to
Second, along Second to Market and down
Market over the bridge, and then along
the embankment on tho Christiana river,
followed by the officers to this point when
they gave up the chase, during which
"Wilminston's Inqulsitiveness" was excited, j,
the number of curious persons following in
the footsteps of the officers, to see what
was the matter. The excitement caused an
an alarm of fire, and several companies
turning out. taE F..
The Morning herald., 1878-03-09
SERIOUS ACCIDENT,

Yesterday afternoon, about $50 o'clock,
. man named Murphy, mate on the schooner
"Threo Sisters" now being loaded with
phosphate at Walton g. Whapn's Phos-
phate Mills, was knocked down the hole Of
the vessel and seriously injured. The ves>
sci was being loaded with bags Of phosphate,
which were hoisted by block and tackle
fastened to the rigging, and lowered into
the hole of the vessel. Murphy, who wae
helping to load, was struck by the bags as
they were swung over for him to catch, but
came with such force as to knock him down
the hole head foremost, upon the bags
below. DR.. Ogle was Immediately sum.
moned, and found that his cellar bone bad
broken, beside receiving Internal injuries.
He is now getting on well.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-09
TIL DEMOCRATIC Eek El UTIvlv O. NM
MIFTEE.

There has been now and then grow ls BY
some Democrats, as the expenditure of the
money contributed for campaign purpos es.
Inasmuch as the accounts heretofore were
not audited, there was color Of reason for
complaint. The Democratic County Com
mittee at its session yesterday in the Dela.'
ware House, caused the accounts of its
Treasurer to be audited. The sub~commit--
tee appointed examined the Treasurer's
vouchers and accounts, and found them to
be correct in every respect. Any Demo-
crat wishing to see the statement of the
Treasurer for the campaign of 1876, can do
so calling at the office of John H. Publ,
Esq, the Secretary of the Committee, or
William Herbert, Esq, the Treasurer.
Another important measure was introduced
and acted upon-the assessment and regis |
tration of all cand dates for nomination to
county Offices.
The next meeting of the Committee will
take place upon April 4th, at Ortlfp's
United States Hotel, at 2 o'clock, Pm.
The Morning herald., 1878-03-09
BEATING THE WORLD.

1t used to be said that no potatoes In the
world were equal to those grown in Ireland
So highly we're they esteemed that the name
"Irish" was given to the tuber introduced
into the British dominions in the sixteenth
century by Sir Walter Raleigh But within
few years ocean steam transportation has
brought England and the United States
so closely together that Yankee enterprise
has found it profitable to ship potatoes to
England, although such an operation sounds
very much, like "carrying Goals to New
CASTLE" But the speculation has not proved
failure. The London Times says that
American potatoes are so decidedly superior
to those grown in England and ireland
that they threaten to supersede the homo
article,
The Morning herald., 1878-03-09
PENINSULAR NOTES.


! There fs talk of brass band in George
town. a,.
The work is progressing on the Rehobothr
rail road. '' i
De uton (Md.) jail has Its first prisoner
since last October, a colored man, charged
with tn eft.
The G roome Guards, under command OF
Lieutena ut Tuft, will have street parade
and targe practice this afternoon. T.
Robert A :. Cochran bought the property
of the De, ,marvia Manufacturing Co. at
Middletown, st Sheriff sale. He paid $4,000
for 1t.
A gentleman from Brooklyn, N. Y, was
in Elkton, this week, seeking information
in reference to the heirs of large estate In
that place. n..t
The hay-gro' Vets OF the Eastern snore
counties are bus uy engaged sowing clover
seed. Many farr ners are also sowing large
areas In oats. ,,,... :
Mr.. W. Sydney Wilson, member OF Mary
land House of D ,legates from Worcester
county, was msrri, ID aast week IN st' LOUIS
to Miss Ewing. ..r ;.lm. I