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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-24
IGNORANT TOTERS At THE SOUTH.

Even if the proposed investigation into the
alleged Southern election frauds result in no
important disclosures, the resolution of Mr.
Blaine will, nevertheless, have had q good
effect 1t has already led to several more
or less clear declarations of sentiment on
the subject which ought to prove useful
1t has drawn from a great many Southern
politicians and newspapers the frank avowal
that they look upon any inquiry into their
treatment of colored voters as a malicious
revival of the animosities of the war, and
an invasion of State rights; what they
may see fit to do with the freedmen
within the boundaries of their own SOW
ereign States they deem to be nobody's
business but their own. Secondly, 1t has
drawn from another class of Southern pOliti-
clans the plea that if tissue-balots were used
by the Democrats last November, they had
previously been used by the Radicals, and that
there can be no great harm in the
practice by the red-shirts of a style
of fraud which they learned from
the carpet-bagger. Thirdly, it has drawn from
certain Northern sympathizers with BULLDOG
ing a statement that the exclusion of the
negro from politics is very good thing, and
tnOugH tuty may iObiVV 'hO 'ioicht anu UNI
lawful methods by which the South has found
it necessary to bring about this result, the
result itself Is a blessing.
1t is well to have all these opinions duly
paraded for inspection. The subject has been
befogged by much random defamation, the
most mischievous variety being that of the
Northern sO-called social philosopher, of
ouasi-iberal tendencies, who approves of fair
elections in the abstract, but is ready to
wink at almost any process for the sup
preston OF the concrete negro voter,
iustifying himself by the plea that the negro
being poor, and ignorant, and irresponsible,
is not fit to exercise the suffrage, and that he
ought to be kept away from the polls until he
has got an education. 1t is open to question
whether the ignorant classes at the South are
less fitted for the suffrage than the CORE
spending white population in our large COM
mercial and manufacturing cities, but the point
does not now call for discussion. We may admit
all that the apologists of stuffed ballot-boxes
say of the dangers of q negro constituency, and
vet the case will not be altered. When the
Southern whites complain that reconstruction
placed all the wealth, culture and intelligence
of their section at the mercy of unlettered
field hands, we must ask them who is re-
sponsible for the existence of such
mass of ignorancef 1t was by the de-
liberate choice and agency of the whites that
a majority of the population was kept in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-24

for other people we want this or that pretty oD-
ject for somebody-child. wife. mother, or whoever
it may be-dearer to us than ourselves. AS we
linger before the brilliant panes, prudence says
Go 0nw while affection says, "Go mr. Anu %
we do 90 in, and likewise come out. maybe, penni-
less, but with many protuberant packages under
arms-arks. dolls, books pictures, articles OF
what the old lady called virtue and bigotry." FOR
the name of presents, Is it not Legion The shops
are all before them where to choose, but there
is an embarrassment of riches. II they were
buying for their own account. the business would
be perplexingly complex but always to hit just
right for Others requires wisdom more than natu-
raj. And yet ID would be so grievous to go quite
wrong in such matter The children, who are
the majority of those who are to be gratifed, are
not, however, hard to suit. The dear creatures
never reckon cost. as the older ones do
sometimes. s. gift be bright enough or
amusing enough, the girls and boys are
not critical. Ii will be all the more
merry Christmas for rs, if we can 80 catch
the spirit of the season that the verest tre given
in IT'S honor shall be as welcome ifit were one en-
tire and perfect chrysote.
Gifts grow poor and giving loses its favor when
we to discuss such matters motive and graf
tude aud welcome too closely he big bazaar, full
of merchandise and crowded with purchasers, is a
mine of happiness which win be- well worked TO the
exceeding joy of many. The old world has been
bitterly slandered when it has been called cold and
ungrateful aud forgetful Of benefits. II it were
only that, Christmas you'd have gone out OF
fashion even the name of il have been lost. long
ago. But the line of cheerful gIyers has been well
kept up--may it be perpetual
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-24

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-24
Neno' alprls Dailp Grih1t,ae,
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER "a. 1873.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoRHIGy.-General Browne confirms officially
the occupation Of Jelalabad on the goth inst.
- Grave distress exists In the east
nf London. The German Government
denies that it desires to acquire American territory
t. Prince Bismarck's instructions regarding
tariff revision are strongly protectionist. 60
Repressive measures are being carried out in Rus
Via.
DoMEsrIc-The snow has fallen three feet deep
ut Buffalo the railroads find trouble in running
their trains - The Teller investigation into
Southern election frauds is delayed by the discovery
that there is no money to carry it on with -
A letter is printed at Washington, written
by the late Bayard Taylor, giving an &C
count of ON interesting interview with the
Garman Empress 49, General Garfield has been
invited to speak ia Chicago, to celebrate resump-
ton. - The Washington banks are paying out
gold. 80 The stolen $4,000 package at
Washington has been returned. - Louisiana
politicians are making an attack on Collector
Smith.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-At the seventy third
dinner of the New-England Society, speeches
were made by the Hon. William N. Evarts. Sec
rotary Sherman, the Hon. James G. Blame.
and others - The Baptist ministers discussed
the methods of the Roman Catholic Church. -
Further testimony was given for Justice Pinckney
before kefbree bueiI - INC uocioe heaDS'
the Western Union Telegraph Company was
argued before Judge Benedict. 60 Facts
are given about the new Elevated Rail
way Company in Brooklyn. - Judge
Davis gave decision which overrules
County Clerk GumbetOn's answer. -
Parke Goodwin lectured on /" The Social
Problem" - Gold 10OsGl, 10Ols2. 1OO1s2.
Gold value of the legal-tender dollar at
the close. 99.07 cents. Gold value of the legal
tender silver dollar t412la grains), 1887 cents.
Stocks cratic, but generally higher, and closing
irregularly firm.
THE WRkTHER.-TRIBUNE. local observations in
dioate warmer and partly cloudy clear weather,
Thermometer yesterday. 21o. geo. $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-24

Secretary Sherman's speech at the New
England dinner last night, in response TO the
timely toast" The National Faith-to he
guarded as watchfully as the National
"life unnecessarily dealt with the ap-
proach of resumption, but only In the famIl-
lar manner which was appropriate to the
occasion. The burden of his brief speech was
that the success of resumption depended
chiefly upon the business men of New
York, all departments of the Gov
eminent being friendly to its pro
gress, and being clothed with ample pow
ers even for emergencies. His prom
Use that the Government would do it's
duty IN maintaining resumption, was adj
dressed to many of the representative
business men with whom, as he said, it will
rest TO make resumption "the beginning of
"hopeful prosperity; and the approval with
which this sentiment was hailed was a good
index of the cordiality with which the mer
chants and bankers of New-YOrk are cO6perat-
ing with the Secretary of the Treasury
tary Evarts, in his Semarks, referred to
tins supreme topic. with proper trib-
ute to the Secretary under whom the
work of resuming specie payments has
been accomplished, and with an allusi0n,
which could not we'll have been more felicit-
GUS, to the Secretary under whom that work
was begun. Mr.. eEvarts spoke mainly upon
the growth of American commerce, and min
gled wit and wisdom with his infalllble skill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-24
amussmeuts ano aset,mss 20 Might.

ACADEMY OF MUsTC-Opera ii Trovatore''
RooTus PBEATHK-" EvaDgeline." mn
BROADWAY THEATRE and 8: uncle Dm attain
DRGwIsG-RooA THEAIRB-2 ana 81 'a'''
Beach," ,a..u- .. PIN Van
Wnkls" . !. c....,.npsU
GpASD OPERA observation-disclosures Corfo,an"9'
IYcrt,At TTpA TRE-" The Double Marriage ,,
Niso'- GARDEN-2an 8: YORK ana .eV Man
Pan ~ AIaE-2 ana 8: Comic Opera D"''' :"
the Woods" -. uo,sx o and g.
UsIoS soUARE IHRAIRR--" The Bankers DausH'ei'
WIILACK's TBEATRE-"My Son."
nr,r Ynnr AorlRIru-Day ana Evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-24

Prince Bismarck is clear and epigrammatlc'
"Our own interests alone" he says. ought
"to determine our action" This princi-
pie would put him in accord with
the Protectionist policy, but he also
takes care to speak of placing all
the German home products in the most
" favorable position in regard TO articles OF
a" foreign production As the Council Is a
docile body, it will no doubt apply praeti-
cally these directions. The Prince seeks 10
increase the revenue and establish domestic
prosperity. He is in fair way to accom-
plish both objects, as far as it is possible for
tariff legislation to do so.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-24

The position of the students at the univer-
sites of st. Petersburg and Kharkoff is be-
coming intolerable. AS shown in the petition
to the Czarewitch. they are not al
lowed to hold meetings, nor to establish
funds for mutual aid. Inside the universi-
ties they are subjected to OdiOus restraints,
while outside they are under police super
vision. They are also practically denied the
right of petition, the recent arrests having
followed their efforts to bring these grew
ances under the notice of the Care
witch. This persecution is due in great
measure to the temperance of the Nihillst
spectre. The 1000 students at the eight
Russian universities are not formidable III
themselves, but even a smaller number would
make dangerous nucleus for revolutionary
movement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-24

The gust of opposition to elevated roads
which sprang up soon after the opening OF the
Metropolitan Road. and which swept out OF
existence the project of a similar work IN
Brooklyn, has died away; the "Kings County
" Elevated Railway Company" has been
formed. and it is predicted that a part of the
line will be in operation by the opening of
Summer. The certainty of splendid returns
upon the capital invested, made clear by the
results of the experiment in this city, will
guarantee the building of the road, provided
the Common Council does not refuse It's con-
sent, and that consent will hardly be
denied if the people of Brooklyn see in the
erection of elevated roads the means of check
ing the migration, which would be almost In
evitabie, from that city to the upper part OF
New-YOrk Island, of those who want cheap
homes. 1T will be strange if the authorities
do not, at the same time, take advantage OF
the generous expanse of the territory OF
Brooklyn, and run the elevated roads upon
streets which will be convenient to the pnblic,
and vet can be used in this manner without
doing serious injury. IL this can be done,
without conflicting with the decisions OF the
RAPID Transit Commission, the people OF
Brooklyn can have rapid transit and still
keep some of their best avenues intact.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-24

The South Carolina Legislature has adj
jo,lrned after four weeks sessiOn-and, con-
sidering the manner in which the lower house
% it was elected. the only wonder is that it
had the effrontery to stay so long.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-24

In his instructions on tariff revision to the
Federal Council, which fills in the German
imperial system the place of our Senate,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-24

If auy proof were needed of the necessity of
such an organization as the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Children, the instance
of brutal treatment by mother, which was
reported TO the authorities yesterday, is abun-
dant demonstration in itself. When the hu-
man brute reaches such stage that it is capa-
bic Of cruelty like this to its own offspring,
the hand of the law cannot be too quick OF
too heavy. In fact, it is hardly creditable
that such organizations as that mentioned
should not have been formed until so recent
period, and instead of being subjected to I'M
necessary aud captious criticism. as has some
times been the case, they should be sustained
in their work by every proper means.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-24
Juoes 10 ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

rrw.YoHK AouAE1uu-Day ana Evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-24

Whatever may be the merits in detail
of the contemplated Franco American
treaty, NJ. Chotteau. one of Its prin-
cipal promoters, adopts straightforward
course III proposing to submit it to the
French and American Chambers of Commerce
before rendering it for official scrutiny. 1t is
noteworthy that in this and other commercial
movements for the development of foreign
trade, this country and France are the most
energetic, while Great Britain, the nation of
shopkeepers, persists in inactivity.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-09-21
OFFICIAL.
To the Qualified Electors Of the State
Of Louisiana.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY or STATE,

off1'E or SECRETARY or STATE,
STATE or LOUISIANA, ;
New Orleans, July IL 1919. !
III pursuance Of article az Of the con
stl'utlou of this State, publication is
hereby given to the voters Of this State
of tho proposed amendments to the con-
stltution Of this State, agreed to by two
thirds OF the members elected to each
house of the General Assembly, at its
session Of l67o, and which are required
to be published, three months before the
next general election for Representatives
to tho General Assembly, in at least one
newspaper III every parish of this State,
in which IA newspaper shall bcpubIished.
Said amendments appear moro fully in
acts Nos. u and n of the regular ses
sion Of the General Assembly, 1873,
and in No. - Of the extra SEES
sion of the General Assembly Of 1873,
which are officially published for the i'll.
formation ofthe voters, and which Il be
submitted to the people at the next gen
cral election, to be held on the fifth cay
Of November (ncxt)@ 1873, in such a
manner and form that the people may
vote for or against each amendment,
separately, aud if Il majority of the votes
at said election shall approx :. and ra'ify
all "r either of said amendments, the
same shall become part Of the consti.
tuition.
WILL. 4. STRONG.
Secretary OF State.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-09-21
NUMBER SIX.

The Gavernor shall receive SALARY
piseven thousand dollars per anuum
payable quarterly IN his own warrant.
tN lSnike out.articie fifty sikh
NUMBER SEVEN.
- The Lieutenant Govfrlor shall re
rliGr 4 salss. vhici, sl,aIl lie double
-, u i n,e,nblT 81 The gsl.ral Az.
u ~ 80 sss3 &.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-09-21
~NTMPro FIVE, :

The Gonerai Assembly shall not pass
any local or special law changing the
venue iu criminal cases, changing the
manner Of persons legiti'na'iug children,
vacatiug roads, streets, or alleys, re-
hitting fines, penalties. aud forfeitures,
or refunding moneys legally paid iuto
the treasury; affecting the estates Of
minors, or persons under disability, ex-
emp,ing property from taxation, Great
ing any monopoly. legalizing the un-
authorized or invalid acts Of any officer
or agent of the State, or of any parish
or municipality; granting any extra
compensation t" any public officer agent,
or contractor, after the SO vice has bee,,
rendered or contracted for; changing
any parish seat. or creating uew parish
N. excep, by the assru. Of the majority
II the qualified electors Of he parish.
III parishes, t" lie affected; III all other
cases, where general law can lie made
applicable, uv local OF special law shall
be passed.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-09-21
NUMBER ELEVEN.

The Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court shall receive a salary Of seven
thousand dollars per anuum, and the
Associate Justices of the Supreme Court
shall each receive salary Of six thon>
sand Ave hundred dollars per annu'n,
payable quarterly ou their own war
rant
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-09-21
NUMBER THIRTEEN

Each of the d strict judges shall re-
ceiv- q salary, t" 10 fixed "y law, which,
except in tho parish of Orleans, shal! not
i,r less thu two thousaud dollars, n0t
more than three thousand dollars per ail-
mum, payable gu rteriy I'll his ON war
rant, and which, shall not le i'crras..l uoi
.iinlinislei during his tel IN nfotiire. II,
must be u citizen OF the United States.
over the . . III twenty-five years, aud
khavr resided in the Stat. and practic.i.
law therein for the space ut two year
mex, proceeding hi. ELECTION TLr jude.
ok the distinct ,onrts shall l,.ld their On
tics for the. tsrm of' four, years Inss lii,
,,ylish ri Orltsn the al,si.tai salary .
district ju,.1s .llsll III essss.i Nv,
Ssd dsi.rs y ~ !! ~,
=. u IL ar.sA y 40 VI y. Az a
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-09-21

The Legislature is authorized to ex-
empt from State, municipal or parish
taxation household goods. such as tur''l-
ture, wearing apparel, tools OF trade Or
profession and family portraits, not ex-
creding in aggregate raln' the S1''n OF
five hundred dollars
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-09-21
NUMBER NINE.

No officer. whose salary is fixed by
the constitution, shall he allowed any
fees or perqulSilrs 1T office.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-09-21
--WF<-TT-T--
The kaiirOad.
fDeSoto d, mocrat.l

Reliable information has reached
this town that the New Orleans Pa
ciffc Railroad --Ca.,- has ,ectntly
entered into y contract with a tirm
Of Northern contiae,ors,, Who will al
oucs 20 to -wolk on the road. Un-
der the cIntract, tug road Is to be
completed Il, SiIfsvep0rt aud Mar.
kn|l bS, fhs Lat Of JsppsIs 1850, aud
tn Commences pntr,ng the
" grade portion Qt the r''ad
lnun,h fiUtD the signing
leontract. We ma, Look
ptasecstiou Of the
Iepmpleli"q. :
any man ever
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-09-21
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
ACT no 70, II. S. OF 1878.
NUMBER ONE.

established at the city Of Baton Rugc or
a, the city Of New Orleans, as the ma
i"ri1y Of the voters of the State may
determine At the mex, ensuing election {:
those voting to locate the State capital
at Baton Rouge shall indor>e On their
tickets, "For State Capitol, Baton
Ruuge;' those voting I" locate the
capitol a, New OrIraus shall iud"rse on
heir tickets, For STATE Capitol, New
Or|eans'
(Srrike out ar-icle one hundred and
thir1y-"ne.)
ACT NO. II. R. 5. OF 1873.
NUMBER TWO.
Representatives shall he chosen on the
first Tuesday af cr The ii ct M"uday IN
Noyem RI. every tw" years, and the
Election shall b. c"npritd iu one day.
rhe General Assembly shall meet on
The first Monday in January. 1879. and
hieunally thereafter, Oh the first Monday
in January. unless 'iitfrreut day be
appointed by law, aud their sessions
shall be held at the eat Of government
STRIKE out article stveutcen.)
NUMBER THREE.
After the year 1873 the General As
sembly shall pot have power to levy in
aud tue year for all Stare purposes mofe
than one per "cntum taXatinl, nor shall
duy cvllcc't..n - m..r~ than par
cenium taxation he made in any Que
year, On the actual cash value Ut all
real and personal property liable to tax
alton, excep, in case of a foreign inva-
sion or domestic insurrecliou, and III
that event any additional taxation shall
only he for the immediate purpose Of
repelling Invasion or snppresslng insnr-
redlion. The city Of New Orleans shall
not levy or collect in any one year more
than one and one-half per centum taxa
ton on tile actual cash value of all the
real and personal property liable to tax
alton within its limits. No parish or
municipal corporation, except the city
of New Orleans, shall levy or collect in
any year more than one per centum taA-
ton upon the actual cash value OF
all the real and personal property liable
to taxation within its limits. The
General Assembly shall not have power
to issue any bond or pledge the faith of
the Stat" for any purpose, nor shall 1t
authorize any parish or municipal cor
pora,ion to issue any bond or create any
debt; prorided, that this shall not pro.
hibit the issue of new bonds in exchange
for old bonds, where the debt or rate Of
Interest is not increased.
NUMBER FOUR.
The members of the General Assem-.
bly, shall be paid salary of five han
dred dollars ($5OO) per session, and
actual travelling expenses by the near.
est practicable route, MT to exceed fifty
dollars $500 for any one member; pro-
uided, that if two sessions are held in
tie same year they shall receive for the
second session in that year salary of
only two hundred aud fifty dollars (S25O)
and actual travelling expenses by the
nearest practicable route, uot to exceed
fifty dollars $500 fer any one member.
The regular bienuial session shall not
exceed ninety days in duration, unless
by vote of two thirds Of tho members
elected to each house LOT the Genera.
Assembly.
(S,rike out article thirty-uine.)
~NTMPrV FIVE, II