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New-York tribune., 1878-05-02
PROF WILCOX BEFORE rHE COMMITTEE.

To the Edifor Of The TTituHc.
SIR The witness" Of whom your Washing
ton dispatch in yesterdays TRIBUNE speaks tesi-
tying AGAINST before the COMMITTEES Expenditures
in the Treasury Department (whereOf Mr. Glover IS
chairman, IL. V. BoyntOn. correspondent OF Tie Cn-
eiiAaf Gazette, ard the dspatcn referred to waB IN
dOubtedly furnished to your corresp6ndcnfy him. Con
corning myself Boyntol to what he did know
aud TO what never occurred Instead OF the compilation
prepared In the Bureau OF Statistics !oT the Paris Expo
ston Of 1867 being prepared by me, Boyntou
Il was never prepared line oi that compilation;
not in the Government service TIL after it pre-
pared, my first knowledge Of its existence the
news Of its suppression.
BOyntOns evidence being untrue In one respect Is
Of small value IN others but it may well add
that his account Of his testimony IL Incorrect in
other respects. He DISCHARGED until all the
questions prepared had been asked him. till some
time after he went aside reflect on Mr. Dslmar and
myself Neither was the compilation suppressed by the
Secretary OF the Treasury but by Mr.. Demar himself
and thai on account OF few introduced by clerks
who were intrused with making 1t ready for the press
Washington. d. O., April 30. 1873
rye give Professor Wilcox his say-though we
must frankly add that, on question of veracty
between himself and so painstakng and level
headed an observer as General Boynton, the good
Professor is simply nowhere.-Edl
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02

In the same yesr In a number OF other years the
amount of bonds which fall due in sinee year Is a.
laws these bonds cannot be paid out of the sinking
fund.- and the be added 20 tho tax levy Of
In the next year. 1879 the amount Of bonds falling
due ana payable from taxation Is Si447,lo5 So Ihis
no provision made for its pay otherwise. de-
signed and proyiaed for by the PHI Just vetoed ed
made in the taxes OF next year by the
passage OF measures TO reduce taxation now
pending in the Legislature, it Is certain that II the
financial affairs the city left to be regulated by tho
existing ordinances aud laws as commenced Dy tne
bonds then due and the rate Of taxation in 1879 will
exceed per cent upon the present assessed VantOns
cent t as desired in tse iDtepsss Of tne city
Inc sinking iand has now IN it surplus OF securities
bonds for which Il is pledged by law The primary
vision OF the bill Is TO continue the sinking fund.- and
apply It's revenues 10 the rest OF the bonded debt with
in least degree touching affecting the secur
ties to which u is so pledged, amounting 10 all TO
It cannot be truly said this Of the sinking fund
breach Of good faith TO holders OF bonds
for which the sinking fund is now pledged They are
already fully provided for, and their holders cannot
reasonably desire or expect further ana cumulative
security TO an unlimited amount as collateral hd5a
But the Of the sinking nd In excess OF their
claims upon them may be properly used to the great
debt, and tine enhanced credit Of the city under one
comprehensive and uniform system OF management by
the Commissioners Of the sinking Fund without detri
ment 10 their security, while also the holders OF other
city bonds Will be benefited"
After concluding bis 10 the objections OF tho
Governors message the Controller declares that there
Is not sufficient ground OF objection on which 20 base
veto. 1.-THE high prerogative Of the veto power" he
writes was not conferred upon the Executive for the
OF private Judgment IN the direction aud dica-
on OF legislation 1t can be exercised justly end law
fully only for the correction OF Improper legislation
comprised under the heads OF violations OF the provisions
OF tie Constitution, fraudulent purposes nimlcal 20 the
public welfare and errors and defects Of basty esa-
tive enactments To none OF these objections are tho
provisions OF the bill anenabe, nor are they made Dy
Governor Robinson"
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02
MUSICAL AND DR4N4HC NOTES.

The Aiilanese are about TO hear BeethOven's
Ninth 6ymphony for the fret time.
Mr.. Otto Singer will conduct the perform
OF the Listz Mass az the Cincinnati Festival.
Gilmore's Band will give farewell concert
at the Agrnory of the 22d Regiment tomorrow evening,
The violin which Theodore Thomas played
at the Dersner concert on Tuesday evening is fine
Amai he viii play the same instrument in the Handel
largo" at Cincinnati.
Mr.. w. S. Rising will give concert at
Chiekermg Hall. on Monday evening next lie Will have
the assistance OF excellent performers and
concert wall doubtless be an excellent
Two gentlemen have kindly profeTed their
services for the ooneat Of tho Columbia College Boat
Club. aud have arranged to give amateur magical
performance at the Union League Theatre on Friday
evening next at o'clock. The programme is wen &C.
ieeted and the ar promises TO be even more success
fu than similar performance given by the same gentle
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02

j. II. Bates who succeeds to the firm of
Bates & Locke. advertising agents, of which he was
senior member has taken the quarters formerly occu
pied by George p. ROwell & Co, NO Al Parkrow and
fitted up what he claims be the most complete estab
lshment In that line OF business The main office,
tinng the bookkeeping department, estimate clerks
and check-corks desks, and Mr. Batess general Office
takes the entire end OF the building facing Printing
Housesquare private office leads of ths facing
Patkrow, and complete newspaper room' with boxes
or 6500 papers from all parts Of the United states aud
Canada, arranged alphabetically so as to be hcces
ible AT momeut's notiee and the checkrOOm for the
examination OF newspapers 20 ascertain whether ad-
Refreshments have been properly nseTted occupy Tue
Nassau-sJ side. The daily newspaper mai amounts 70
1000 papers Mr.. Bates Is OF the Oldest men IN tls
business IN EewYOrk having been ehIeT clerk for . d.
Pettengill a Co until he formed ascoparnership with ID.
X Locke G. Nasby'1 In 1878. Mr. Locke y ~ present
taking charge Of The Toledo Daily Blade his Old paper
aud The Toledo Commercial
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02
PUBLIC FEELING IN ENGLAND.
ANTI-WAR MEETINGS IN THE northern AND CI.N-
TRIAL COUNTIES-THE EABLY DISSOLUTION OF

ANTI-WAR MEETINGS IN THE NORTHERN AND GEN.
TRAL CoUNTIEs-THE EAELY DISSOLUTION OF
PARLIAMENT POSSIBLE.
LONDON, Wednesday. May !, 1873.
Political demonstrations for and against the
Government are the order OF this week The popular
meetings held at Bradford on Monday, in support
OF the Government, at which the Right Hon.
Claiborne Hardy, Indian Secretary, spoke, was
followed yesterday by meetings at Manchester,
and Briefly Hill IN opposition Tomorrow an
other demonstration hostile to the Government VIII be
held at Birmingham. The whole energy Of the Op-
ponents Of the Government in the north and centre Of
England VIII thus be heard IN combined protest against
the policy of the Cabinet
ANTI-wAR SPEECHES BY JOHN BRIGHT AND JOSEPH
CHAMBERLAIN.
At tho Manchester meeting. at which John Bright
spoke sOO dele from Liberal organizations in the
North of England present Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain
RadicaD, Member Of Parliament for Birmingham, spoke
at Brierly HILL The speeches Of Messrs. Bright and
Chamberlain directly face the issue raised by the Gov
ernment They ask the country not TO choose between
the various for asserting British interests in the
East, hut TO act on the principle that we have
the cost OF war; They further ask the country not to
decide how is prepared to maintain existing rea-
DE reconced with existing facts, but 10 pronounce that
the eslsiing treaties are an utter mistake.
EARLY DISSOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT.
Rumors Of a dissolution Of Parliament are again rife.
Il is said the Conservative Associations have received
secret instructions 20 prepare for such contingency
TIE London correspondent The LirepOOl Post says
that ne is Informed on trustworthy authority that Lord
BeacUnsed has resolved on dissolution, and that IL VIII
occur about Whitsuntde.
SELECTION OF CRUISERS ny THE GOVERNMENT.
The Government has made inquiries at various
ports as to what steamers available
cusers or for the transport OF army
or troops As a result about seventy steamers Of the
first class have been selected and Will De commissioned
when required One company here. which owns forty
steamers has offered to place It's entire feet at the dis
posal OF the Government.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02
PUBLIC OPINION.

If Hayes were 20 leave the Office of President,
1iden cOuid moi get IL ~ this time 1t would be Pres
dent Wheeler We prefer 1t as 1t isl Cincinnati En-
quirer CDemJ
Galusha A. Grow is the man our people
want to nominated. He can pol 900 more votes
IN Chester County than any man that has yet been
named for the office Of GOveruOr.lWe Chester PENN
Republican.
Reduce the United States army and organize
a new army OF tax collectors for the purpose OF plum
&c ing the incomes Of such citizens wOrk-the
latest device OF Democratic ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
phin Press tRep)
The resumption Of specie payments will
Illustrate Me political schemes of the Democracy and
knock the party eudways. That rs the they
trying 20 prevent IL. They would sacrifice national
honor, business prosperity and everything else t. the
chance Of making political oaptaLIndlanap Jour
nal lRrpJ
With regard to the TumOred relation of Mr.
Ildcn 60 these matters, must say have no futh
IN ~ and further. have IN Mr. Tiiden himself
All thought OF bringing him forward any more Is non
sense. He stands more chance than horse that is
let down.. for another Nobody will touch hlm
with a ten-fOOt pole Richmond Dispatch (DcmJ
Senator Herman is accredited with the very
pertinent ana sensible remark we cannot De eleciing
President all the time" That Is precisely what the pcO
Pie think and they nave patience with this persist
en- and misChicyous agitation. Tie sooner the IId"a
faction comprrheUd that fact the better FOR them
Albany journal tRrp) '.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02
THE SITUATION UNCHANGED.
RUSSIA ASKS THAT sHUMLA AND YARNA BE EvACU-

RUSSIA ASKS THAT SHCMLA AND NAkNA BE ENACC-
ATED-GATHERING OF THE sERvIAN TROOPS.
LONDON. Wednesday, May l. 1873.
The Agence Russe of to-day says: "Tbe
situation is unchanged. The negotiations continue 1t
IS stated that Prince LabanoG, formerly Ambassador TO
Constautuope VIII be again appointed to that position
instead OF General Iguate and that Ismid Pasha will
to ST. Petersburg"
TUE EVACUATION OF suUNiLA AND YARNA URGED.
The Political Correspondence, OF Vienna has the fol-
lowing from Constantnople to-day: "lt is said that
General Todeben has again urged the evacuation Of
shumla yarna aud Batum intimatDg that the Porte
immediately complied the Russians would withdraw to the
fortified line Of Tchakmedje Tchatadja and Derkes
The Porte u consequence OF the united representations
OF the foreign Ambassadors has promised TO take meas
70 check the sanitary evils sresuting from the crowd
Ing OF refugees"
ITALY NOT ACTING AS A MEDIATOR.
The session OF the italian Chambers reOpened at
Rome today In the Chamber OF Deputies Prime Minis
ter Carroll gave absolute denial to the u-
mors that Italy wn5 mediatiug on the East
crn question. Count Corti. Minister Of Foreign
Affairs, confirmed the denial and also contradicted
the statement that Italy had asked England to state her
views He declared that the Government. IN crmiiy
with IN" wishes OF the people, would always Keep as
far a. possible aooi from any complications that might
arise.
sEEvIA's ARMY PREPARING TO MOVE.
A Belgrade dispatch TO Reuter- Telegram Company
=ays that furoughed soldiers are returning their
coors with apparent enthusiasm The whole army will
be ready make forward movement at the end of the
week.
GENERAL ToDLFBES's EFFORTS not sUCCEssFUL.
A Constantnople dispatch says: The British feet,
which left Ismid for tactical exercise and artillery prac
tice in the Sea Of Marmora, viii return TO the
former place r two days. General Todleben has not
succeeded IN his efforts 10 arrange simultaneous With
draw Of the Russian troops and British Heet Rom TINS
neighbOrhOOd."
CONSTANTINOPLE AND ST. PETEEsBURG RUMORs.
Constantinople dispatch says: " The Russians are
stated to regard with England az inevitable. AT the
Turkish Government Offices also, the hopes Of pacific
arrangement have become weaker"
st. Petersburg telegram says " The early regstab-
ushmcut Of diplomatic relations between Turkey and
Russia 10y the appointment Of Ambassadors, is believed
10 be probable.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02
PREPARING FOR THE WORST.
-. III. Ill. L.L.-LL Z -.I.L L ILL. =.

The Democracy cannot afford to 20 into the
Presidential con est handicapped with mere SEN
timcuI Of gratitude. II III. Ilun shall uc IN ~ free
choice IN 1850. lei Doe nominated, by all uetnt; If
not then II Que else be. Parties cannot AFFORD 90
recognize the mere personal claims OF any one. The
Democracy did their whole duty Mr. Tden Ia ls.6
fney exhausted TIE obligation between them ana nm.
Il there failure Of duty az al We DO not say II was
Mr Tldcu's door; only n that ii was not az
the democracy. There is no four years old ucbt "i
gratitude resting the party favor 0t Mr. ldcu or
anV man, aud 10 viii not do assert that all tie
conditions OF success centre in the late Dcmorrdi
Presidential candidate alone. II Mr.. Itldcp's friends
desire to present s it, naked merits III lsSO IL
cannot be forbidden bat the Southern states,
with their large solid Democratic vote pcrrittn! uh-
ec to him. and bar his entry, it might DC inviting Ger
tain disaster 10 disregard the protest.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02
DEATH OF JOHN MORRISSEY.
HIS LAST MOMENTS.

NO UNFAvoRABLE SYMPTOMS UNTIL TWO HOURS
BEFORE THE END-HIs MIND CLEAR UNTIL
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF THE CHURCH.
SARATOGA, n. Y. May John Morrissey died
at half-past z o'clock this evening. He had
seemed quiet and without any unfavorable symp-
toms until little after five o'clock. When the
New-York newspapers were brought in, after three
o'clock, he motioned for his glasses and pro-
ceeded to read one. About half-past five an
unfavorable change occurred. and he sank rapidly
afterward. Father McSlenomy, the Roman Catho-
lie priest was sent for, and he administered ex-
treme uncion. Although Mr. Morrissey was failing
perceptiby all the time, be appeared conscious until
thea His wife and several employees were present
at the last He died clasping the hand of the priest
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02
ERIE.s RECONSTRUCTION SCHEME.

A committee, consisting OF President Jewett,
Secretary McDonough and Treasurer Spencer and ex-
ecutiye officers Is preparing Laws forthc government
OF the NewYork Lake Erie and Western Railway, and 1t
is understood that 1t has been decided as matter Of
economy, to do away with the positions OF act
ing presidents, and TO substitute for them Two
yIce-,r, sdeuts, without salary except when
acta Is employed II Is not expected that any changes
WI De made among the present chief executive Officers
Orders have been given 10 change the name on
the cars OF the company to the present tile The clef-
cal force Of the road engaged IN preparing the details
for Mr. Jewett's nal report receiver, ana II Is cX
pecied that 10 will be submitted 10 the supreme Court
d an order obtained discharge OF the receiver
by June /.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02

last year Many tricks, including second sight and
The India box mystery cannot fail TO interest the large
audience which win doubtless be present. Tickets
be procured Demoncos Madison-square, and at Put
nsns No 1s2 Ffthave There being seats reserved,
only limlted number viii be sold
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02
SOUND POLICY. But vINEGARY REASONS.

The Kepubilcan parry and rs Itadlng mon
have better IN hand than tnkciinE VITA tHc
sound tile OF their weak President Such tlukcnug may
serve pleasant pasllne for Mr. Tdeu ami his tooi-
who have uOtHg ID he proud 81 ia the past HId not
ing 70 expect in the fItgre. Bat TO the Republican
party the orlrf term remaining 10 the present McuE-
bent OF TIE Willie House is OF email account The part
and It's leaders II they my expect little OF Mr.. Hayes
have yet preserve tu,lr consistency ana 10 t.
tain the respect and cJuhleuce oi the puohc Ihty
I--rL Ii
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02
PASSENGERS ARRIHED.

FROM GLASGOW-TR StedDlsh{p DeUoniG.-Mr Buchanan
Miss ward Miss IahrOp, Mr. ana Mrs y Mclaughlin Mis3
NJ Mclaughlin, sr McFee and child Miss NJ. Burns, IhOs
Frame, v. J. Gleudeuning.
FROM LIVERPOOls-Tn SeGmsh - NeU1dd.Mr and Mrs
T.. Verga and Mrs southern Mrs Bruce Mrs Parker
= Peach f. Parsons, r. l. Davidson. Mr.. and Mrs W.
simpson and children Miss NJ Maguire Dr and Mrs W. b.
wallace and children f. L. Olmsted Mr. and Mrs. Deaycns
j. Rourke Mr. and Mrs Foster and children Mss c. Hardy
A. g. Hartman.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02
THE LAKE SHORE AND MICHIGAN SOUTHERN
RAILROAD ELECTION.

CLEVELAND, May lat the annual meet
ng Of the stockholders ef the Lake Shore aud Michigan
Southern Railway held IN this city to-day the following
directors were elected: william H. Vanderbilt Augustus
sche Samuel f. Barger Cornelius Vanderbilt, William
I Vanderbilt John T. Burrill Francis +. Freeman
NcN-York: Henry i. Payne, AInasI stone, Cleveland,
OhiO Alfred Keep, Chicago. ILL.,; Mlllmm J. SCOTT,
Charles ~ Reed, Erie Penn; ROs5eas Brown, warren,
Penn. NJ change was made IN the officers Of The road
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02

nAsh-N'i''' -NhIH H. IN''.)
Ny DEAR SIR: ipu rL..rN Ml-CUI""Ec iur action
Of e. rnggrss the timber question. Tao nate aad
House quite % pr'sccut. toe thieves as
is lue Secretary uf the Interior. Bat the Senate and
House have deCaI that the settler IN The Territories
cut their wood on ihe unsurvcyea iuhhc !anc'
twh no timber lands open 10 Iuchasc shall not
REGARDED thieves and they have prohibited 500
rotary sohurz from continuing bis IludEcA aHd opprc-
sye rtds upCu these deserving tIOucr5Ecn had the
draft tnis provision ~ ls| which the senate
adopted by vote or ~ 30 /, and which the House con-
currci In by absolutely unanimous vote 50 that on the
only Issue had with ar schuiZ WAS sustained hY an
overwhelming Vol, of both Republicans and Democrats
The report winch sou lcftr that declared 1t % 60 T,
prnaCh TO Mr.. >chuz thai lie bonn IN Prussia is tOO
absurd notice win serious CunlTadc cOn IL ~ 10 De
treated only with contempt Very hastily AID sincerely
4 q Ia A
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02
TIE FRAUD BRAND WIPED OUT.

Charles Francis Adams, ST., has removed
with has own hand the Awful Brand Of Fraud which he
1fi Eed 10 the brow Of Mr. Hayes This
graceful act was done IN consideration OF the appoint
Wcut OF Charles Francis Adams H.. 10 government
dictatorship ~ the Cnun Paclic Railway. The original
trouble with Charles francis, senior, the failure OF
Mr.. HAYES tu recognize Adams family. That being
done, Mr.. HAYES tta sed TO he n fraud.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02
MARRIED.

cox -FAEE--At the residence Of Mr George A Middle.
brook. Port Richmond L. on TUESDAY, April 80. by the
Rev. James BrOWnlee d. D. Charles T. Cox and Helen b..
Fake daughter OF the late Charles 3. Middlebrook
HAYDEN-McCLCSKEY On Monday. April 90 ct Zion
Church, bV the Rev. J. y. Gallchcr James T. Hayden
Ella C.. daughter OF Geo. G. McCluskey. No caris.
MACALISTER-READ-In Brooklyn on Tuesday April 80
1873, the residence Of the brides father the Right
Rev. A. y. Ltleiohn D. d. Bishop Of Long Island. Mr
William Macaster 10 Miss susie Duncan younger daughte
Of Mr. Geo. W. Read.
Al NOhces OF MaTiages mIss De iAdorssI E!!a fs!.
agUe and address
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02
ICY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRmUxE.I

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
ALBANY, May 1.-The death of Senator Nor
rssey was almost the sole subject of con-
versaton where members of the Legislature
congregated tonight. Many kindly words were
spoken and interesting anecdotes were related OF
the deceased Senator The fact of his death was
formally announced TO the Senate by Lieutenant
Governor Dorshemer, upon that body's assembling
10 hold session at o'clock Senator Harris said
the vacant chcir of tie dead man had constantly
reminded bis brother Senators throughout the Win
ter, of the terrible struggle he WIS making
against death, and had excited their pits
and sympathy for the man. In concluding
his speech Senator Harris moved that a committee
Of three be appointed TO draw mp memo
rial and resolutions respecting the deceased.
observation-disclosures Dorshcuner appointed as
such committee Senators Harris, Robertson
and Jacobs. The Senate VIII adjourn on
Friday in order 10 attend Mr.. MorrisSey's funeral,
which viii probably take place on Saturday.
Upon the first day of the present session
there was placed on Senator Alorrissey's
desk by some unknown friend a
beautiful bouquet Saving tied to 1t card upon
which were inscribed the words: " II absent, not
forgotten
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02
DEMOCRATIC INGRATIrrDE.

There is a view OF the impeachment aglta-
fiOn progress just that is very cUUsOng. 80 long
the Democrats were satisfied that Hayes was serving
them faithfully, they quiet. Now tlat they are 0c-
tvo in bringing pressure hm, IL is iar TO infer tha
they losing confidence in his devotion to their vel
fare Ii Is well that the President has tested Their sin
cerity thus early, tac break was certain to come
later ana &, better 10 know The real spirit Of
tie Democracy before hcy had gained all hey desired
~ the President dos LJt comprehend now The exact
G,pth Of Democratic affection, II Will not De FOR LACK of
evidence. We hope the lesson learned VIII be lcng
A. crushed.
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02
An HONEsT CONFESSION.

When the Electoral Commission was deter
mined or the Democrats expected to majority Of
the Commission. H.d Il been known, or even feared,
that Bradley, instead Of Judge Davis, would have been
chosen Commissioner the scheme could hardly have
been agreed The Democrats were Cutgcncia and
their credit, they bowed the decision Of the Com
mission although they knew 1t TO b" partisan In char
acter. believed il unjust. The tile gwen TO
Ar. hayes by the Commission and confirmed Dy Con
gre. 10 hE l.nl
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02
MIDAIGHr WEATHER REPORE
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS.
g,o,oJeic f,r The Past "a IOHys.

WASHINGTON. May 2, l A. M.-The
barometer has fallen Canadian provinces the Lake
r,gon northwest southwest, with sOutherly winds,
increasing coudness and except the Southwest
Gus light rains Clear weather prevails the Southern
and NJ MIddle Atlantic States.
IndicdnonS
For Thursday in the Middle, South Atlantic and Gulf
States stationary and rising barometer, warmer south
erly winds clear partly cloudy weather will prevail
possibly with occasional rain in the southwest
For New-EuglaDd, stationary pressure and tcmpera-
ture southeast winds, cloudy weather, and possibly
light rains
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02

TRIBUNE OFFICE, May ., l A. M-very slight vdria-
tOns ar-pressuIe took place yesterday and the sky
was more or less cloudy during the whole period The
temperature high at time in the afternoon but
differed little the average from that Of the preceding
DAY. The moisture OF cir rs SIN greatly IN excess
For this ciiy and vicinity, early morning iog NAV b.
expected, followed by partial clOudincss and warmth
to-day and little change OF these conditions Tomorrow.