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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

It is to be regretted on all grounds that
the nauseous Beecher scandal is again re-
yived by the letter Of Mrs. Tilton, which
we print this morning, retracting her often
asseverated innocence and reaffirming the
truth of the confession which she made
u her husband in the earliest stage
of the scandal. Mrs. Tilton's statements
have been SO contradictory that nothing she
can say will be deemed worthy OF belief.
except SO far as it may be corroborated by
other and better evidence. This unhappy
woman, bruised by many trials and much suf-
iering, should pejudged without harshness;
for, whatever may be her character, she is
the victim Of the sins Of others. Her in
tellect seems TO have been shattered by her
trials, or a sense Of utter desolation and
helplessness may have made her a passive
tool Of others. It hScame known week or
two since that she had consented to be de.
pendent on her husband for future support,
and perhaps this confession is the condition
on which it is granted. 1t is improbable
that she wrote this letter without supposing
that it would be acceptable to him ani
after again putting herself under his pro-
lection she can hardly have taken such
step except as IN act Of obedience. But
what are we to think Of o. man who could
extort SO terrible and SO humiliating
o confession? II all she confesses is true
why should he dishonor his children by
causing their mother to confess that she is
unworthy Of respect? Why should he de-
grade himself by publishing his own
shame? It is not difficult to understand
how desolate and forsaken woman, crushed
by much suffering, should be brought to
this last act Of humiliation; bit how
could any creature wearing the form Of a
man find it in his heart to force this tortured
wife to make such statement and permit
it to be given to the public2 If he is
to live with her again this terrible
secret should have been kept between
the two and the public have been left
to its own conjectures. Regarding this
confession as genuine we can imagine moth
ing viler than the act of wringing it from
the heart of PROSTATE and broken woman
by man who still intends to live with her
as his wife. Mr.. Beecher, who was lectur-.
ing Inst night at Waverley, in this State.
on being informed Of the confession, gave it
a prompt and emphatic contradiction,
strongly sustaining himself by the long
continued and solemn denials of the
wretched woman who now again seeks in
fanny.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

Brother Jasper, of Virginia. it seems,
is undergoing the penalty of all who
start boldly out against established ideas.
People have luxuriated in the thought that
q man in these days can even say the earth
stands still and the sun lido move without
being included in an a,do-dd-f<, but they are
mistaken who believe that he gets off scot
Free He cannot be burned alive,
but he may be badgered to death.
ssThe combined intellect and moral poweA
of the colored divines of Richmond" says
our impartial correspondent, are arrnyed
to make Brother Jasper's life burden to
him, and q certain Brother Braxton, OF
Tappahannock, has gone to the length OF
writing singing card to local paper on
the subject But Jasper is made OF sterner
stuff than Calico, whom lie controverts.
Jasper means fight. He would doubtless
die before recanting; but, more than that,
he '.goes for de WOOL OF Brother Braxton rs
sd little upstart in Tappahannock. :"
He calls him also ''poor fellow"
soul converted" Looking down with
this scorn upon his assailant he cannot be
expected to descend to mere argument. Let
even his rivals talk Of diurnal revolution
and he will ''knock de breff' out OF them
with Joshua let them allude sarcastically
to his ignorance Of ''de solah systum." and
he will .'set Solomon atop Of EN-. col
ored brother who is ready to deliver knock
down blows with the sages and soldiers Of
Israel is not to be trifed with Yet we can
not foresee triumphal close to the discus
sion for Jasper when sYch an array.of intel
lect as the colored people of Richmond
boasts is solid against him. For the pres
ent, however. Jasper is ahead. .e
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16
Consolation for . Returning Germsn
Judge.

Judge.
It would be something Of O mockery to
tender our congratulations to Judge Stitch,
of Silesia, ON tho reception which awaits
him when he reaches the domi1fons of his
Kaiser and King. OF course he will have q
fair trial, and, If no has not unduly prcju-
diced his case by being guilty as well as
running away, will secure an acquittal.
We are not sanguine that he will do this.
European officials who take the trouble to
fly before justice has chance Of saying
whether or not they are falsely accused of
diverting public moneys to their own ben
eft seldom do succeed in establishing their
innocence. The outlook for the Judge,
who, by the way, has confessed,
is far from pleasant. II there is
one criminal more severely punished than
another it is the unfaithful official in q
country Of strict discipline. Judge Stitch
is likely, then, to experience the most un-
pleasant features of the Prussian code. But
still he may congratulate himself Had he
been Judge in q Prussian court in the days
of Frederick the Great or in those of that
monarch 3 lruSclDle IutucI ne WOulu nave
something more unpleasant to look forward
10 than a long term Of imprisonment.
Frederick William, indeed, of martinez
memory, would most probably have in
augurated tho proceedings by giving him q
sound thrashing with q whip and made him
the central figure in ON execution after
ward. The King, who was only prevented
from ordering the execution of his eldest
son by the intervention of foreign courts,
and 80 threatened to deprive Prussia Of her
afterward great monarch, was not the sort
of man whom judges or other officials were
fond Of giving an opportunity to complain
OF their administration. The great Freder-
lex himself, though not SO severe as his
father, would have given short shrift to o
Judge whom he found appropriating moneys
unlawfully in his newly-won Silesia. 1t is
not very great consolation, but it is all we
have to offer our late illustrious guest from
Germany--namely, that he was not Judge
in the Prussia OF o century or century
and half ago.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

apply only to a Power at war. Cannon for
such ships may be sold to the Russians at
any time with as little restraint as muskets
were sold to Turkey, and if Russia can re-
cruit sailors here we must be as free to sup
ply them as England was to furnish an
admiral to the Sultan. Russia can find
abundant resources here If she moves at the
right time, and the news that she is thus
moving is of great commercial interest.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

The joint resolution Of the Maryland
Legislature, urging upon Congress the
passage of a law for testing the title of
President Hayes, was presented In the
House yesterday and led to lively debate
as to whether it should be rejected ct once
or referred to committee for consideration.
No decision was reached, but 1t seems proba-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

It may BE high price to pay for SCOTCH
man with hydrophobia while. he can get
average Americans (as he says) at twenty
dollars o head /; but we do not think the
Scotchman in question believes that he
overvalues himself. Theyyare in tho habit
Of selling their lives dearly.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

IL AccoRDANcE with n recent net of Congress
MI order has been issued by the War Depart
ment conyening a board for the purpose of re-
viewing ex-Surgeon General lIammonds case.
There can be little doubt that its report will en-
tirely acquit him OF tho charges under which he
has 80 long suffered
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

A BILL has been introduced in the Senate by
Senator Sargent placing General Grant General
Shields and forty or fifty old volunteer com
manders on the retired list. II is unfair to
place such a load on Grant and Shields.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

IHE Wrsr VIRGINIA Senator who in the
Senate yesterday offered resolution directing
the Finance Committee to report back the bill
of the House repeating the Resumption act has
evidently fine appreciation Of the financial sit
nation
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

The BUSINESS OUTLOOK for the canals is ex
cellent Water was let in yesterday, and there
are one and half million bushels of wheat for
shipment at Buffalo. there was none ut all mt
this season last year.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

LANDLORDS AND TENANTS will be interested in
ono OF yesterdays decisions Unless there is n
contract to keep the premises in repair no action
lies against the landlord for whatever injury or
damages the tenant may suffer by his neglect.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

TIN WEATIIER.-The lowest pressure contin-
ucs in the Central Mississippi aud Lower Mis-
souri, valleys with marked decrease in the
South, where heavy rains have fallen, and ut
some points the lower lake shores. The
barometer has continued to rise in the North.
Cloudy weather, with occasional light rains,
prevails over the central districts and westward
over the Mississippi Valley. The winds have
freshencd considerably IN the lake region and
the far West. Temperatures have varied
sightly throughout the country east of the
Rocky Mountains, the warmest areas being in
the South and Ohio Valley In New York
and its vicinity to-day II viii be warmer and
cloudy, or partly cloudy, with occasional light
rains. Tomorrow cloudiness and light rain will
probably prevail
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.--The stock mar
ket was very strong and active with very
strong upward tendency. Gold opened at 1O0la
and closed Mt 1908. Government bonds wcro
weak, States dull and railroads strong. Money
on call was easy at a per cent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

PRESIDENT DIAz, in his message to his Con-
gress, rcjoiccs that Mexico is ut peace with all
the world. II she can only keep ut peace with
herself she will be all right
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

The probabilities are that the rcakhcr In Nesc
York and its ricinity to-day sriH be ra,mer and
cloudy, or partly cloudy, ariA occasional light
rains. Tomorrow clOadipess and light rain sciA
probably precaii
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

CUBA is again suffering from severe foods A
good deal Of destruction is unfortunately re
ported on many of the plantations.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

TIE BOARD OF ISouInY ordered by the Presi-
dent in pursuance OF the act Of Congress for the
relief of ex-Surgcon General Hammond will
consist of Major General Schofcld, Brigadier
General Terry and Colonel Getty, with Major
Gardner Us Judge Advocate and recorder, and
will meet at West Point in June 1t il sincerely
to be- hoped that this inquiry shall result in such
q report to the President that the latter may be
mt once enabled to arnul and set aside the SEN
tcDce Of the court martial ia the case OF this
eminent physical and accomplished gentleman.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

The JUDICIAL EVENT in the city yesterday
was the installation of the new Upited States
Judges, Messrs. Blatchford and Choate.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

CONVENTION Of sugar men is to be held here
to protest against the new tariff. Congress will
have a sweet time with them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

PENNSYLVANIA is still engaged in the laudabl
work OF hanging her Mollie Maguires. Anothe
ono was found guilty yesterday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

IL THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE can
carry out it's ideas every cigar will in future be
adorned with revenue stamp. Why not get o
cigar punch
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

The BILL repeating the Bankrupt act received
an overwhelming vote in the Senate. Only six
Senators placed themselves on record against it.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

PHILADELPHIA is to be pade happy by visit
OF the President. Extensive preparations are
making for his reception.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16
Il RIPPLE SHEET.
NEW YORK. TUESDAY. APRIL lG, 1878.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ADvERTIsERs-I To
bssure the proper classification of advertisements
u is absolutely necessary that they he handed in
before eight o'clock erery erening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

Our FORTUNATE city bondholdcrs will receive
thyee and half millions interest May i.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

The HUDSON RIVER. TUNNEL is not built TO
the excellent reason that the stockholders hav,
failed to subscribe.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

BROOKLYN PARK THEATRE-DUFFALo Bill.
Buffalo BIZ Was warmly received last evening ~ IN
audience which quite Hllod the Brooklyn PafK Thea
trc OF the play Of "Mny Cody" little can b. said
Its sstuaiisAs are nothing not startling. OF the
company Buffalo Bill Ii tho best actor; hts native
manner most nspiriting, end hts hne figure ana
handsome Taco illustrated the ideal hero Of paina
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

STANDARD THEATRE = "PEARL or sAvox"
Maggie Mitchell began the closing week OF her
gsaemens at the Standard Theatre last evening BY.
playing the Pearl Of Savoy" This 10 10 thp leasi
attractive OF the plays ~ Miss Mitohel's repertoire
Her part In Il Is ineffective but the general idea
OF the pieco is overstraiued ana unnatural. and ia
tone is moro ike an opera bouffe--"La Jol,e Pariu-
M use for ingta ncs-shsn expect drama which
ia annou need on the bills having been selccted
most appropriate play for the closing OF the Lenten
seasons We much prefer Miss Mitchell In '.Fan.
chon' aud Little BxreoN" her Marie, however,
ha. great deal oil the quality found "a those parts.
There liz the Same childish abandon tbs same roliick
Ing humor and the sparkling action but y IL BET
ter set IN either OF tho othor plays The audienc
wa- exceedingly amused and had the star before the
curtain alter several acts. Mas Aitcnelps suppor
WAS far from Rnod aud some Of tue actorl
did not even know their lines. the Andre OF Mr. Gus-
tavus Levck was not bad as some OF the inpcrson.
ATOMS although unnecessarily heavy aud took
matters much too seriously. Neither was Hurry
Hauo bad us Psrrot; that he had NJ voice ppd could
not his fault. but that Of nature Miss
Olivia Rand was merry miincr. aud Mr. Russell Bas-
sett ala his best raEisn old uncle. The
piece will doubtless provo attractive a. has tor many
years, and Miss Mitchell Is u great favorite.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16
GEORGE FREDERIC PM.

Tho death Of Mr.. George Frederic PIN occurred q
hts ato residence, No 24a East Thirteenth street. In
this city. yesterday. Deceased, who Ia hts
thrty.shird year. was member Of the lrm OF Pm.
Torsood Co., OF Now York and New orleans, the
agents OF tho Atlas steamship line. Mr.. PIN was
born In tn county Dublin, Ireland, where hs father
IL still magistrate Deceased 10 thia
city about seven years sgo, and cstab.
1tshed the house Indicated q representative
OF tho hrm OF Leech, Harrison Forwood, OF Liver.
pool, the last named member being nj present Mayor
OF that city, MI Pm was taken III IN February with
quent attack OF pneumonia proved fatal As token
OF respect to the memory OF the deceased all Of the
European steamship lines displayed flags half mast
yesterday, us did also the Produce. Maritime and
othor exchanges. The funeral will take place to-nor
afternoon, at two O'Clock, from 81 Marks Epis-
copal Church, Second avenue corner OF Tenth street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16
JOHN scHNELL aAcHER.

On Sunday last At his house in Newark, Mr.. John
schneilbacher. well known German American, died
OF consumption. Mr.. Schnellbacher was a native OF
Hoecht odenwaid. Hesss, Germany, where he was
born Atty years ago. whcn moro youth Of nr,ecn
he hold . position in tho municipal sovernmen, Of
his native place. In 1853 no came TO America and
soon after settled In Newark. In 1885, after bsvua
worked rs mecnanic he was appointed Secretary Of
the Newark CITY Mutual Insurance COMPANY. rms
position he held up TO the time OF his deatb. M
Schnebaohcr TOOK the greatest interest In the main
tenance oil the German English schools OF Newark
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16

NATIONAL THEATRE-"RIP VAN wINKLr."
Mr.. J. B. Ashton last night undertook tue perform.
Of tho tile part IN tho we'll known play OF "Kp
Van Winkle" At tho National Theatre. It is scarcely
necessary to say that he failed The legend OF the
KAatsk kills Is combination OF humorous and pathetic
effects, 10 produce which requires lifeline Ut
study Mr. Jefferson, IN hts frequent representation
which surround Rip arc like those that belong to
beautiful picture, and. Is dangerous experiment
for any 10 attempt TO rival the reput an
artist who has already SO beautifully laid Thorn the
canvas and carried away HE honors Il trus that
Mr. Ashton weli; that he fairly supported by
MISS Dora stuart, Mr. Ralph Deimore and otuer mem.
bers OF The company, but the management owe Is 70
themselves 10 secc plays that do not bring into sharp
contrast the ominent artists tho cello.
brated performances Of our time. Tho National
Theatre give tair theatrical work and yet be
original t.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16
JUDGE JARVIS.

JUDGE JARVIS.
Judge Jarvis died suddenly al Cornwall, Ont, yss-
tcrday afternoon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16
GRAND OPERA STRUCK or"

GLAND UTEKA HOUbE- SIH0CA OIL.
There a very rye audience In attendance Al
tho Grand Opera House last evening Tho attraction
were Mr.. Williamson and Mrs.. Williamson lMa&ga
More) the piuy OF ..StrucR oil' ana In the basa
telle called "rho Chinese Question" The support
gwen two admirable artists was very good. IN
Tact II could have been otherwise, every one
who took part IN the play the cast when tho
play Hrst Drought out III this city s0ne time ago.
~ tho UuiOn square Theatre. 1.-The Chinese Ques-
ton" Is very iaughabls little piece, and ~ many
and Mrs. ,liRmson viii certainly have very suc-
ccssu week ~ the Grand Opera House, judging from
the crowded house last evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-16
JAMES 4. AuousrrS.

Mr.. Jamos T. Augustin. q coiorod rsstaurateur died
at his residence Walnut street, Pniisd pnia on
Saturday night aged tixty-ooe years. He was
stricken With third stack Of paralysis four weeks
ago There for . iow days preceding his decsass
y considerable Improvements In hts general health,
and hopes we're entertained OF return to his duuss
II no, 20 permanent health bus on Saturday night,
whMe going 10 bed. no ws seized with
q relapse and died In a fow minutsa
He was highly esteemed. AMI II all times received the
attention aud respect OF gentlemen. Deceased vas
son Of Peter Augustin, well known rcstauratour IN
HIS day aud generation. The father was born under
sue French flag and " Tins country during his
early manhood Soon slter he settled Philadelphia
and there James born. The iatner began The bus
OF caterer Phiadephia In 1915 and continued
IN constantly and successfully unth hia death,
uose tnan thirty nve years ago James succeeded TO
tho business. HIS house the resort OF tho most
distinguished visitors 10 Philadelphia, and mo home
aud place Of entertainment IN that city OF
AZ The elder Matthews, Sheridan Knowles, Tyrons
Power and other prominent members OF the various
proessio Later In lilo James vas chioi cook 40
the Philadelphia Club, Columbia House. CApo May,
ana NJ the BrAndywi Springs Hotel, near Whining
ton, whom that resort had national reputation. The
supper sorvod ~ tho ball lgivcn tho Grand Duke
Alexis during his visit 70 Philadelphia, furnished
nv
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MICHAEL KNoEpLTR.

The death By consumption Sunday, the .i4sh
inst, st Hyeres, Department OF the Var, South q
France, in tho dfty-afth year Of his ago, OF NJ M.
cnael Knoedler, head OF the we'll known house Of M.
Kuosdcr Co., SUCCESSORS TO Goupil Co.. art deal.
ors and publishers In this city, is announced w
private cabIegram. Tho deceased gentleman soma
scvcn years ago attacked with bronchitis. Ae
went Arst 10 Nassau, then TO Pau, TO Aigisrs, and
lately has resided IN switzerland and the South Of
France. With the exception of his eidest child. 70.
land Knosder, whom hc few years ago made one Of
tho partners ot the house, who left for Europe on
tho day before bis fathers death receipt OF
gent despatch .ho family OF tho deceased were with
him In his last moments He leaves wife, two
daughters and three sons. brother IL Of the
resident partners tn shis city. N seai e h..
Micnael Knosdler WIS born noar Stuttgart, wur-
tsmborg. in 1872. He went 70 Paris at early age
and entered, whe stall : youth, The celebrated ari
this rm thsre wsrs nov, may Germans Holiandsra
and SWtss mush esteemed their faith HUI.
tho house Of Schaus Co art dealers Of TINS CITY.
some twentv-hvs years ago Goupil Co, Of
Paris. established branch house IN thus CITY II the
corner OF koade aad Broadway, and Mr. Schaus
sent out as manager. After tho branch was we'll
established this gentleman. seeing what an opening
there that line, resigned from Tho employ Of
Goupu Co. and started his present house. Tho Para
arm then sent out Mr.. Knoeder, younger man than
Mr.. schaas, 10 succeed him as manager.
IN which position no continued unul Bfeen yoArs ago.
when he bought out she business and established Inc
present House ~ SUCCESSORS 70 Goupil Co.
Mr.. knoctlcr was beloved 0y ali who knew him.
oil quiet nature, devoted. to hts business aud
family, modest and very kind hearted He always
ready 10 cxpcnd money Ia charity, was liberal IN his
bus ness, secret but opcn in mis- dealings, aud
jealous Of Of those who IN the same busi
ness, thinking that here America there wide
Held Tor all Hrs Inhucnco aiding and DEVELOPING
the and ART taste OF the country through the
couragemens OF merItorious homo ara and by the
portstion Of good foreign work great
Mr. Knosdier was married 70 = French lady, who
Mile Le0rasscur intimate frtend OF the Goupl
family IN PARIS sNse ~ .tN
The store was ciossd yesterday. and q solemn
requiem was ceiobrated ~ ten O'Clock at tho
Preach Catholic Charch oi 81 Vincent do Paul. in
Asnty-third street, 1t which present many Of
thc friends OF tho dsceased ana Of his Roianu, a.
well as the employees OF the house. H..