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New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
ANOTHER NATIONAL CHARLTY.

Those sympathetic statesmen who imagine
that the Federal Government was established
as q sort of deputy Providence, to take charge
of the unfortunate. and abolish want and woe
from our borders can always find somebody
who needs an Act of Congress and
an appropriation. The bill to promote
"the education of tho blind" which
Senator Lamar recently introduced, by re-
quest, was evidently begOtten by philan-
thropst of this class, who thinks he sees a
praiseworthy object to be accomplished, and
therefore concludes that it must be the busi-
ness of the United States Government to fy
to his assistance. The bill opens with a pre-
amble of ten whereases, evidently designed rs
motor to argue the scheme through
both houses, and the reasons on which the
therefore, be it enacted" is made 10 rest,
seem to be that 90 tho education of the blind
"ls subject of National importance" and
/" no local organization can be competent to
"adminster the affairs of n National Institu-
ton" This word National Is one OF the
most potent and prevalent among those used
to cOnjure with by underdone statesmen.
There is good deal IN this pre-
amble about philanthropy upon Ma
tiOnal basis and the blind of the whole
"cOuntry," and it Is pretty plainly the opin-
ion of its author that everybody except the
peryersely impentent will feel constrained to
support any scheme that has been formally
labelled as National. Already we have a
National Educator, and are threatened
with t0lerably sublime Director General
of National Health, besides this Ma
tional Printer for the Blind, and the
times are getting ripe for Il National Re
sort for the Victims of Hay Fever, a National
Chiropodist, and Il National Manufacturer and
Filter of Artificial Teeth and Gums.
This particular bill, however, looks like n
very small edifce leaning up against "A very
big vestibule. It's provisions are altogether
cramped and scanty when compared with
the spacious needs of National Dhilan-
thropy as spread forth i'll its preamble. 1t
contains no. \ single allusion to that grand
cstabishu ent known in the preamble vaguely
as the "National Institution Of Learning TOR
"the Blind" and more specifically under the
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
THO THONNLNU HOIELS.n

No city III the world has, ever had, such mag
nificent "accommodatIons for man and beast" as
ours In some quarters almost every other building
is or purports to be- a caravausary, having little
tin sign over the door with the word Hotel"
painted thereon. In fact, we have 1000 regularly
licensed hotels of all grades every one, If the law
has been observed, kept by " a man OF good moral
character" aud "wItn the necessary accommoda-
tions to entertain travellers"
At this astonishing multiplication of inns, DR..
Crosby shake, his head suspciously, and against it
the Society for the Suppression of Crime strenu-
ously protests The Doctor and the society we sup
pose are right A considerable number of these no.
tells are merely ogshops Of the lowest at least
of very low class-lquOr stores in which no prudent
traveller would sojOurn, even II he could be fur
nished with a room aud bed, which, in many cases,
would be- doubtful. This wholesale licensing Is only
an evasion of the Excise Law. The tin sign ~ a
fraud. the accommodation II imaginary. Under
pretence OF kecpnga hotel, the landlord often man
talns a wretched nuisance, the resort of tipperS
and of worse. MANY. indeed, of those who display
an nnh0ldeI's sign are not licensed AZ ALL have not
applied for license, and coud not get 1t If they
should do So The law does not permit hotel to be
authorized unless 1t wanted in tho neighbOrhood
in which il Is to be maintained How can seven
hotels be wanted by travellers in one block, or
fbrtyeight hotels ia the streets comprising slXteeh
blocksi The Society for the Prevention OF Crime
we'll says that the preence that many are needed
is "a monstrous perversion.' Add TO these the
g. 800 houses licensed to sell ale and beer and 1t is
evident that tho Excise law is not Of much use in
New-York not because theoretically il is bad law,
for really il Is good one but because it's plain pro-
visions have been perverted for the benefit Of those
who if they could have their way. wond have no
Excise law at all. The Prohbtionists used 10 say
that the law which tboy desired should not be
Judged until it had been effectively aud generally
enforced. so We may say of Excise laws. that they
should not be held responsible for condition OF
things in which their PLAIN and wholesome provis-
ions harc q been eunningly evaded.
II there is any mat er Of public morals well set
tied II 5 hat the sale of intoxicating liquors should
be under due municipal control and regulation. DR..
Crosby's society proposes to hold the Excise Board
strictly to its plain duty. 1t will do this if backed
up by public opinion. So come to the end of
speculation. II is a healthy public opinion which
is needed q keen and conscientious of social
duty, and n wilingne' to perform that duty. Until
We have these, we shall not be we'll rid of our pre-
sent troubles
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
THE OPERA sEASON.

The regular subscription season OF Italian
Opera closed, out before the company sppeas
in BOston week of special performances VIII be gwen
at the Academy OF Music: Faust" on Monday Win
Nine Gerster; "Troyatore" on Tuesday for tno fret
appearance OF Nine. Marie R6ze IN this troupe com
posite programme Oh Thursday tor the benefit OF Inc
scenery-rund. introducing Miss Hauk. Mme. Gers'er
and Nine. R6ze: the Magic Flute" on Friday, with
Mme. Gerser the Queen Of the Sigat aud Mme, Rols
Pdmna and " Lucia q" ut the matinee next Satur'
day, with the usual cast Sgnor Campanlni VIII be
heard during this busy week Faust, Adnrieo, Rdon
aud Eduardo; signor GalassI as Valentino, Di Luna
S. Brs and Ashton. and Signor Del Puente Ms henso
Nepers, and Papageao. The success Of Mr. Maplesons
enterprise has steadily increased We shall take leave
of his artists with regret welcome them all back at
the end OF FebruaryOa n,en EIrino. An'fna D Lana
and the rest not forgetting ssnor Ardti-wth hearty
wi
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
WITH SUPPLEMENT.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoRHIGN.-The German Government has ex
pressed regret at the death of Bayard Taylor
- Grave disturbances continue at ST. Peters
burg, the students being greatly aGitated. -
Prince Bismarcks Government monopoly tobacco
scheme has been rejected. - 1t is again reported
that the Afghan Ameer has fed.
DoMEsTIC.-The st. Louis Bridge was sold
at auction yesterday for $2,000,0O0 10 a
new COMPANY Of New-YOrk and st. Louis
gentlemen - The committee investigating
the Shanghai Consulate has called for
Mr.. Seward's memorandum books, and Mr.. Seward
declines to show them. - The new Army bill is
cnticised as discriminating against volunteer OFF,
GERS on tho retired list, - The Treasury has
sent out new circulars oz silver coinage and
the q per cent bonds Of January 1. - Two
people to be hung in Georgia yesterday. but as
they had escaped, the ceremony was postponed.
CoNGREss.-The session of the Senate yesterday
was short and quiet the resolution to purchase the
papers OF the Count de ROchambeau was passed
the bill to amend an error in the Revised Statutes
about challenging Grand Jurors who have rendered
aid to the rebellion was passed some routine bus
ness was transacted the Senate adjourned until
January 2. - In the House several private bills
were passed a report from Secretary Sherman was
read in regard TO Government deposits in National
Banks; Mr.. Hewitt made comments on this report
and there was some confusion in the House in con.
sequence; adjourned until January.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-Three Government sugaI
samplers were suspended on charges Of Spe
cial Treasury Agents; some OF tho results
of chemists analyses are given. - A
verdict was gwen for General Sheridan in
the KllOna plantation suit. - The Council
of Political Reform suggested reduction
in city estimates of three millions. - The
Rev. Mr.. Talmage spoke on Mr.. Taylor's
death. - Gold, 10Ose4, 1OOSG4 1OO9e4
Gold value of legal-tender dollar at the
close 9997 cents Gold value of the legal
tender silver dollar l412l9 grains) 1887 cents
Stocks irregular but generally higher, closing ex
citei and buoyant.
The WEArRER.-TRIBUNE local observations in.
dicate warmer and partly cloudy or cloudy weather
with chances of light snow. Thermometer yester-
day, 26o. $50. 2S.0
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
VOCAL. UNION OF NETWORK.

Last evening, at Chickering Hall. this So
ciety gave what in many respects a pleasant
concert and one which. In point at least oi
theI size OF tho audience and Its enthusiasm,
was decidedly successful. The programme contained
number OF unImportant works, gees and part songs
for chorus of mixed voices. with few selectohs oui
Mendessonn's " Christus" which were as rule very
nicely sung and some solo and quartet work whch
WAS not so good the work or the chorus Inc pes'
rendered OF the pieces Macfarrens eanus
q, Dee Ca,ku,s mart song. Night Winds" aud the
selections from the Chrisus wh'eh ip0iudeo
a soprano recitative. A trio for male Voices say'
where is He born" the chorus y" Iheh snau ".
come" the whole closing with the noble ohoraIe, "a
bright the star of morning CLEANS In all OF these 'ss
work OF the chorus capital. But Csia''o"
Humpty Dumpy" was not satisfactory hc' :.
IL the sort OF music which such eno .
this ought 20 undertake. wo have another orgsnza'"
uhe English Gee CiubI which dOcs this sort OF tns -
anitey better than the linton possibly can -i'o
very nature OF thin sssnd 1t can only suffer ey
ison with H. n comparison which IL is not w'so "
court Tho Vocal Union has chorus " '"N
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21

TO his great amusement received orders to show the m
Fortunate visitor up. The tradesman already lttls
mollihed is ushsred into the sleeping apartment NJ do
Bszac sits up oourteousy In bed. MAKES his creditor
charming bow. and inquiries 10 what circumstance he
may attribute the pleasure OF his carly visit Flaered
by the warmth OF his reception the yournisse
murs something In which the word money" Is alone
audible. Money, my dear fellOwT cries the man Of
letters with his broad SMILE full OF benhomH money
do you wanti Look in the nght-hand drawer OF the
dressing -table Becoming instantly supple as glove
the other runs TO the drawer opens IT, examines IT, puts
his hand To the back-there Is nothing. "Ah." says
monsieur from the bed perhaps the drawer
Same scrutiny same result. Or the middle one" still
nothing "Imusr Il oublc You LOOK under the dress
ingtable" M azac - 50 polite it Is pleasure 70
listen hiIn). Tue creditor puts his head down-no!
In this the whole furnItufe OF the room s
and even the chimney Now" says the sutuor, turn
ing sternly upon crestfallen tradesnan. IN all the
esty OF tassel cd nght-cap. II there ~ no money
iu the lethand drawer Of the dressiDgable the
rght-hand drawer, the middle drawer, nor under It.
under the bed. the wardrobe, nor up tho
chimney, now the devil do you supp sc am TO give you
auyp With That he lies down fat upon his back, aud
the creditor departs auathematizing tie poet.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
sequence. So long as Nihilism exists the
Russian Government cannot afford to increase
the volume of disaffection.

VOluno Ol UlSductClOns
Prince Bismarck finds himself again thwarted
in his efforts to make the tobacco trade
Government monopoly, by the decision
of the Inquiry Commission. which has
rejected that project and recommends
instead tax on domestic tobacco, and
corresponding one on the foreign article.
Indirectly, this scheme must beneh. the tobacco
trade of this country, since if the industry were
to fall under Government control IN Ger
many, its development would be retarded, and
there would be less demand for the Amerl-
can leaf The Commission has evidently
profted by the information it acquired re-
garding the workings of the American system
of taxation.
The death of Bayard Taylor already calls
out universal testimonial of respect for the
man and of grief for his loss, though there
has been no time yet for concerted action.
The German press speak In the hlghest
terms of his character and his achievements
it is already announced that q cOmnemOra-
tive meeting of the American residents OF
Berlin will be held tomorrow, after the funeral
services; the college in which Mr. Taylor,
though not a college graduate, had been an
hOnoled instructor, tolls its bell; po-
litical body in the city representing the
nation to which Mr. Taylor belonged, next to
America have already adopted appropriate
resolutions. Later on the more deliberate
and impressive commemOratlons will DO held
in honor of this bright career so suddenly cut
short.
No doubt the managers of the East Side Ele-
waited Road are honestly striving to carry
their passengers with the greatest possible de-
gree OF comfort, and, in other ways,
to do their duty toward the public; but
the fact is not to be disguised that
there are many complaints, some OF
which seem to be well founded, con-
celnlng the management of the road
some of them are set forth elsewhere; Others
have been brought to public attention before
Almost all deal with the little things upon
which comfort in any sort OF railroad travel
ling so much depends; for, cunOusly enough,
the road which gives its passengers the
most luxurious accommodations and runs
upon what is generally supposed to be
the staunchest structure, is the one which has
thus far managed TO mOnOpOllze, almost,
the accidents which put life in danger Prob
ably the dangers and annoyances Whcn at-
tend the Overcrowding on the East Side Road
will not cease until the Metropolitan builds the
East Side half of its road. The pop
uatiOn of that region Is more than
one railroad can transport in comfort,
and even additional roads may become
necessary. After few more avenues have
been occupied in this way the curious spec
tacle will be presented of city which has
been partly ruined in order to enable people
to live in it.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
amns.msnts ano msennss DO Nlahi.

AcApEMY or MUsIC-s PHILHARMONIC Concert
AcEpEMY oP MUsIc-opera " S rlauoo "AsoS
s3OTTU's TuBLTRE-2 and % EVengenhe
BpoApWAY TBEATRR-2 and 8: Uncle Dahk ,.aor
FIFTH Avenue rHKATRE-l:3O and z; JVSeph ''A01
LSCEUx fIiEsTRB-2 ana 8: "Tbe Double Marrisgee q,
kIBio's GARDEN-2 and 8: "ArOund INC "0i1u ~
Eighty Days" 49, p.,.lorsp
sAs FRANCISCO MISHTRELs OPERA LOUISE PsnSer,s
Sia,os soTIHK luEATRE-I:30 aud B.. "Tne banher
Daughter" - .s Con
NIIIICK's rHpATRE-l:30 and 8 my son.
LYRIC HALIl-Farr. ,,-,
khN-I,kK A,UARICn-Day ana Evening"
IJSIos LyAGUE THEATRE" KING Lear"
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21

dsscr;b. THE TRIBUNE detestabl sbomInabl Damned
damned How can Greedy remain in hs 1omo wn-
How can ye escape the damnation OF Hell sou'n,
erner Matt XIII the sentiments OF Sonhon@'
We bope our friend now feels better.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21

The Flower Mission is quietly pursuing its
beautiful work, and its kindly hands are now
busy in wreathing the walls of the charity
hospitals with Christmas green's and flowers.
This is charity which can be easily helped
and which does vast deal to brighten the
lives Of the infirm and wretched.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21

The plantation suit ended yesterday in a
verdict for General Sheridan. the defendant,
which will not be unwelcome to that gallant
officer, and elected the opinion from General
Butler that there are more rascals to the
"square-foOt in Louisiana than anywhere else
Gin the vOrld.r
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21

Miles Humphreys, of Pttsburg. 10 puddler by
profession, and has been n member both of the
Pennsylvania Senate and House. He was examined
before Mr.. lIewitts Labor Committee last Thurs
day and gave il az his opinion that tradesuni0ns
beneficial both to employers and The employed. By
what logical process he arrived at the conclusion
that they diminish the number OF strikes is not
stated; nor can II be easily conjecturod. All the
important strikes of late years have been excited
and specially managed by the unions. or by asso-
Citations Of the same kind under different names.
Nor will disinterosted observers be likely
to agree with Mr. Humphreys in the opn-
ion that unions raise the general char
acter Of their members by promoting ed
ucat,on and temperance. Such has certainly
not been the result in this part Of the cOun-
try; for here unions have made pretenco Of be-
ing either educational or temperance societies.
Their main purpose has been TO fix the rate of
wages without nj all consulting the wishes or In-
terests of employers They have exercised despotic
authority over their members, compelling them TO be
idle when they would gladly have been at work,
and taking away from them the right to make their
own contracts. Unions ought to do great deal Of
good If they would compensate for the mischief Of
which they arc productive, but thus far it is not
easy to discover any signs OF such benefits.
Mr.. Bayard Taylor died late in the afternoon OF
Thursday last and already the speculation about
his probable successor is both considerable and ami
mated. This gentleman is TO have the Legation for
such and such reasons, and the other gentleman il
TO have it because n third gentleman Graves
the second gentlemans seat in the Senate
Gentlemen. all! Only 1t might be well. for de-
cency's sake, to wait until Mr.. Taylor is buried
before scrambling for his diplomatic shoes. II
will he easy T. send to Berlin minister
who will quito modify for worse the
good impression which Mr.. Taylor has made
there; it is never very difficult to find the
wrong man for any place-much easier, in
deed than to find the right one; but
We trust that the appointment of Mr.
Taylor will pass into precedent, so far at
least as the court to which he was accredited is
concerned. Let us at least send scholar aud a
gentleman n. and not some pushing aspirant gnor
ant of the German language and not specially
veTsed in his own.
The Southern Democrat OF the present day seems
to look upon the condemnation of Southern election
frauds with tho same feeling that intlamed him
twenty years ago when he read criticisms upon the
morality of human slavery. certain number of
The WEEKLY TRIBUNE. about month ago. con-
tanned little sarcastic comment upon the stuflng
OF ballot-boxeS, and this falling into the hands of
some superior Southern gentleman, he has
sent IL back to rs. covered with energetic
remarks written with an immense superHuity
of ink in somewhat doubtful photography. The
word Damned" stretches the whole of one
page and another il bedecked with purple splashes
to the following effect: =" IL would take pen of
diama"' dipped into the bitter cup of damnaton to
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21

Last Summers device for collecting clothing
for the yellow fever sufferers was so success
fal that it is to be adopted in the local char
liable work of the Winter. conference on
the part of representatives of various charita-
BILE organizations was held yesterday, at the
instance of the Mayor, with reference to gath
enng supplies for the poor. and it was deter
mined that the system of patrolling the streets
with wagons at specified time should be
adopted.
In Russia, as in France, discomfort among
students is a dangerous symptom. although
1t may spring from grievances of personal
character. The arrest of 142 of these anna
teur agitators at st. Petersburg makes
she present strife of more than ordinary con-
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21
BUSINESS Nonres.

"ALDERNEY BRAND "
e,v a,rays CONDENSED MILK.
A CouGH, o cold or boarseness, instantly re-
heved by mp BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRocHEs 20 cents
AMIDON's celebrated silk hats, in all respects
tbe same standard quality Of former reduced 10 ~ sun
felt hats sJ 200 5th-ave.. near 26thst
KALDENBERG'S FACTORY
For Meerschaum Amber Ivory goods OF every ue
i3S Fliop a. near Nassau three blocks from East
ide Elevated Railroad. Open until p M
LIFE-SIzRD PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITS Tor ten
dollars by ROCKwOOD n Union Imperial Cards SIX DOL
LARS per dozen. ----
SPEERs WINES FOR HOLIDAYs.-Flrst-class
and the lowest
NAV be procured Speer's saesTOom. - Wrrenst NeH
York Speers Old Port Grape Wine sold by druggists gene
ally.
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FoREIGN.-I'he German Government has ex.
pressed regret at the death of Bayard Taylor
- Grave disturbances continue at ST. Peters
burg, the students being greatly aGitated. -
New-York tribune., 1878-12-21

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YOUNG DICKERSON.

In default Of SIC, 600 bail young DicEerson; who 10
charged with mpezzing 900 OF tho funds Of
the Manuiacturers' National Bank, OF Newark has
been committed TO jail pending I'M examination,
which Will be had before United States Commi
Keasbey tomorrow morning. Josiah L. Wsr,x, his
alleged accomplice has been held In 5000. His
friends express confidence that nothing criminal
lies Wertz The worst no did, they ssy, ~ 10
telp DicKsrson TO spend tho money taken from the
BANK Yesterday the Board Of Directors OF the bank
held meeting winch IL was stated that the steal
ipgs might reach SIC 000 but would probably not be
more snan $4,000. Geuerai Joseph W. Plume, tho
cashier the bank stated yesterday that consider
able money probably extracted by means OF
tho local exchanges. For instance u check would
come IN IRON the Second National and although
the dealer by whom IL was drawn might have large
balance 10 mis- credit young Dleksrson would charge
IL and take II back the bank from which u came
and pronounce II not good. He would then abstract
the amount OF the cheek himself from the dealer 's
account and next day. as always occurred the cheek
would come back anu b0 paid, but he would make no
charge OF 1t. Thus the bank paid II twice. General
PIumo Is OF the opinion tnat Dickersons distractions
began long March, 1871 II IS believed tnat
friends Will endeavorto to make good TO the
bank losses, In the nope OF saving the young man
\ fCou's doom,