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New-York tribune., 1878-12-17

character and official acts of scores OF
prominent Republicans with the bea-
vior of this Potter Committee when con-
fronted with the proofs Of glean-
tic scheme of bribery by the intimates and con-
fidants of the Democratic candidate for Presi-
dent Here is a revelation of radical dilier-
enre in character between the two parties n
Republican Congress standing of before such an
array of evidence of the guilt of prominent
Republicans, and doing nothing about II,
would damage the party thousands and
thousands of votes. The Republican party
obstrrctino the massage of such meas
ure as Mr.. Blaino's resolution OF inquiry
would have tile same effect in stampeuihg l'S
own voters. The party cannot anoru 10 uo
it, The leaders know this, ana know 10y
what slight bonds of partisanshlp the MASSES
are held: and they dare not, u tney
would. shirk the fullest and most searching
investigation. The fact Is creditable, perhaps
to the intelligence and sagaclty OF Vne ie"'el',
but vastly more crcdltable to the high sense ol
no Tor and honesty and patriotism OF the niasseS
But Democratic leaders do not rear 10 p'
their constituents know their unwlillnSnesS 10
be investigated. No public opinion IN 'hc
Democratic party cries ont LOT al ihNeS'i5"
ton of the cipher dispatches or fsra cessation
of the efforts to obstruct the inquiry into the
methods of the late elections at the oouth'
They may almost confess the guilt OF the
coparceners, and the frauds of the tissue
ballot Democracy, without fear oil any
great and indignant uprising, or any
fatal stampede They seem almost as secure
as Tweed was when his Democratic conStitu-
ents elected him to the State Senate, by III
overwhelming majority, after he bad been
fully exposed. A marked contrast IN
the personnel and morale Of the parties Is
shown by these facts. The real question then
in choosing between the two parties Is
whether to confdc in the one in winch tear
S. honesty is the rule, or in that in when
if is the exception. That is the significance
of the contrast
New-York tribune., 1878-12-17
TUESDAY, DECEMBER II. 1878.
TIL NEWS THIS MOANING.

FoRHIGv-The British Government have aban-
doned their intention 70 ask Parliament to vote
money for the ard of the RhodOpe fugitves --
1t is probable that there VIII be no State en-
tertainments at the Canadian Vice-regal Court
for three months. - 4 telegraph com
pauy's superintendent has been murdered in Crete.
- Further proceedings have taken place in the
British opposition to Mr. EdIsOn's clam for a
patent. 80 Mr. Fawcett and Mr.. Gladstone still
oppose the proposal to levy part OF the Afghan war
expenses on India.
? DOMGsIIC.-It Is thought that no action will be
taken by the Senate on the New-Yorll Custom House
appointments until after the holidays. -- The
Potter Committee met yesterday, but General But
Ter was not present and nothing of any Importance
was done. - Wade Hampton is now seriously
ILL - The idea that Mr.. James X, Keene has
contracted to send large quantities of wheat to
Europe by way of Boston is ndiculed in Boston.
80 Representative Williams, of Michigan, las
had an attack of something like apoplexy IN Wash
ington. - Judge John Lowell, of Massachusetts,
has been nominated to the bench Of the First Ju-
dioial Circuit.
CONGREsS.-In the Senate yesterday, Mr. Beck
asked that the Secretary Of the Treasury be re-
quired to come before the Senate and answer Icso
luton of inquiry about the silver dollars; Mr.. Nor
rill defended the Secretary, and the resolution Went
over the Consular bill and the Naval Appropria
tion bill were placed on the calendar with amend
InentS: Mr. Baine's resolution then taken up,anC
the Senate debated it with spirit for the rest of the
day; no final vote upon it was reached. - In the
House, a large number of new bills and resolutions
were presented Mr. Chalmers moved to suspend
the rules and pass the bill in regard to political con
tributiOns by yOficeholders-los yeas 1872, nays 103
not twO-thirds in the Affirmative Mr.. Bount into
duced deficiency bill for $450,000 in behalf OF
the railway mail service; District of Columbia
business was then tranacted; Mr.. Buchner pre-
sented bill to restrain gold speculation.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-A general strike of the
car-6rivers on the Third Avenue Railroad occurred
but there was little delay in travel. - Hcnry
T. Hoy, photographer, of No. III Lib
erty-st., committed suicide. 60 Pacific Mail
and the Union and Central Pacific Railroads
have agreed TO pool rates for one year. -
The hearing of County Clerk Gumbleton's case
was postponed. - Judge Wallace decided that
General Sheridan had right to issue bis order No
no. - plan was adopted to change the Repub
hean Central Committee. 60 Gold, 100ls, 100ls
1OOls. Gold value of the legal-tender dollar
at the close, 99SlO cents Gold value of the legal
tender silver dollar (412l2 gTains) $3.50 cents
Stocks opened buoyant, and after an advance re-
nained firm, closing dull and strong
THE WEArHER.-TRIBUYE local observations in.
dicate clear or partly cloudy weather, possibly fol.
lowed by light snow. Thermometer yesterday, 2So
$40. 80.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-17
Each morning sees sOmc task begun,
Each evening sees Is close;
Something attempted. something done,
Has canned "A mi l,lit's rvyose.
GENERAL NOTES.

Some remarkable testimonials to the worth
OF Johnson's Cycloprda given in the letters fIom
eminent scholars printed in the advertisements. vast
deal of hard work has been put upon this cyclODedia
aud 1t IL evident that many prominent authorities think
very highly OF IL.
The English sparrow has been so thoroughly
naturazed here that 1t will not DO easy 10 get rid OF
nim Hard things have been said OF this CHEEKY tough
ana pugnacious twitterer. The objection has been
raised that he drives away other birds by his quarrel
some and valiant disposition Dr. Thomas N. Brewer,
of Boston. who Is All authority upon archaeological
New-York tribune., 1878-12-17
TBE STREET RtILUAY STRIKE.


Tho foolishness of strikes s well enough illus
Horse Railroad. The company says that it will not
employ two men as drivers. IL is not Obliged to
give its reasons but ii does il refuses this pair
work because they were foremost some
months ago in strike against Ieduc-
ton of wages The company viii not
have the men upon the road: the other drivers say
"You must have them OF you shall not have u.s." And
thercupon they throw down the reins and leave the
road to get along az well rs it can. But it did got
along, nevertheless, toerably WELL Drivers were
found for y considerable number of the cars, and
will soon be found for all. Violence has been
guarded against by sufficient detail of policemen
and nobody suffers except the poor public, or so
much Of prefers surface roads to elevated roads,
Thus it always is when the employed organize
an effort to make employers do what they hayo no
mind to DO. How much Inconvenience and loss the
great railroad strikes of 1876 inflicted upon the COM
munty cannot be definitely known. because there
are no settled data from which 10 compute it. We
know what the railway corporations lost approxi-
mately at least but when business is derangcd and
travel impeded aud transportation hindeTed, how
are the damages TO be accurately reck0nedf 7 Tho
more, however, the community is made TO feel that
strike affects universal interests the stronger will
be that feeling which must prove something of a
safeguard against its recurrence.
Ii is society. after all which pays the most roundiy
for all attempts TO regulate the rate of wages with
out the full consent Of both parties to contracts.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-17
TIE DEMOCRATIC DILEMMA.

Wise advisers tell the Democratic party that
the fraud issue. since the translation of
Gramercy Park ciphers, reacts against that
party every time it is used To get rid of that
issue entirely, before the next campaign. IS in
disDensable to the success of the party. these
advisers urge. Every time Democrat howls
"fraud,n they say, ho calls attention to the
crimes of his own party managers. Every
time Democrats put on airs Of holy horror at
misdeeds which they assert that Republicans
committed. a disgusted public remembers in
New-York tribune., 1878-12-17
Nrw-yoRK DAILY TRIBUNE. TUESDAY DECEMBER H. 1873

production is le sened prices, of course, go up. Ii
there Is destruction OF property, it may be accom-
panied by losses suffered by those who have MOTH
ing whatever to do with the quarrel, and by the
increase of taxes which everybody must help to
pay. The strike yesterday must have resulted III
some annoyance and good deal of inconvenience; /;
but if it shall demonstrate that it is not for the
servants of company to dictate its course in any
case whatever all legal rights being studiously re-
spectel, then it Will compllsh some good, and not
evil altogether.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-17
amussments ano meenngs 60 Might,

ACApENY OF MUsIc-Opera. Magic flute'
RoOIH's THEArRE-" Evangenne.'
BRoADwA Az THEATRE" Uncle Dan - opto Van
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE-Joseph Jehersoh- MP '"'
IycvuN TuE EIrRR-"T The Double Marriage 4. 49,. >,
NIgIO's CAMDEN" Around the WOfld ~ Lish'J D"'"
PARK IntATRE-" Comedy OF Errors
San FRANCISCO NINsTBELs' OPERA HOUSE .,,,r ~
UNION SQUARE IHEATRE-" The babhei A"u~
WALLACK's THEATRb-"My SON.
GuNoPE's GARDES-TempcranceM MeenDg ,orso-v
ORPHAN ASYLUM, No. G7 West lOth-sI.-Ann''Oi'"-'
SLw- IoRK AOuAKICM-DaY and EVtnlhg'
STEINwAY UALI-COncerL - OdrIi'
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PERSONAL.

The Empress of Austria will go to Ireland
early next month begin the hunting season. FOR which
extel siye pr, paratlons have heen made.
| DR.. Livingstone, the explorer, Is to have a
tablet erected To mis- memory IN Westminster Abbey.
Dean Stanley having consented. 1t Will take the form Of
! q slamed-guss window.
The Baroness Burdett-Coutts is interesting
herself gathering clothing aud money for the roef OF
the 900 fugives who have been driven to Constan
HE5 Ha&ies. from the ''''' ''''''''' '' "' '''' "'' "
The late G.. II. Lewes's funeral was of the
simplest character only old and intimate TRENDS being
present. Among them Robert Browning. Frederick
Luc.cr Anthony Trollnpe and Herbert Spencer He
buried IN Hlshgale Cemetery
Nine years ago Miss Emma Abbott sang in
hotel parlor in Fort Wayne, lud.. aud took colec
ton after the performance from which she realized Sls'
Last week she sang in the city the largest audi
cuce that ever assembled in tho place.
Mrs. Elizabeth Child, one of the oldest res
dent Of Boston ed in that city last week In her
eighth year She was a descendant IN direct line Of
Thomas Dudley, of the FIRST Governors OF the Prov
nce OF Massachuscrs Bay. She bad lively recollection
OF having seen General Washington III Boston "heh she
| about twelve years Ola
| An effort is being made in Boston to erect
some memorial to the late Rev. DIR. Wells, who aDored
50 many years among the poor OF that city meeting
Will be held this week tn further the object which
Bishop Paddock Will preside ana DR.. Samuel Eliot and
| phillips Brooks Will speak Inc pau HoSt@ldNOfdDlN
considered erect rco church IN part Of the
| city.
Mr. Longfcllow is requested by London
journal to send copy OF his poems to Savoy Chapel in
that city, where the preacher the other Sunday made
| the following OarbarOuS quotation from the Village
| Blacksmith"
| Something attempted. little done.
| Before tho evenings close.
| Instead Of
| Each morning sees sOmc task begun,
Each close;
| Something attempted. something done
| Has earned nights rCpOse
Lord Beaconsfcld it is IumOred in London
circles Is looking about him for an her TO his fame and
| pccrnge 4 London journal remarks " The Premiers
only surviving brother il very lOrly pers0nage,
and besides Is the incumbent OF lucrative position In
the Upper House, which could not DO held by peer IL
has been accordingly suggested that the hn OF things
and All the involved might best % consulted
by passing the impossible brother and going at
once 20 the nephew u has been proposed that he
shou ot once be styled Lord Hughenden. inst "a The
Tnmtn ii. CnabOrd IN his JOY over The fusion Of 1873
| us,d to call the COmte de Paris the Danphin. How
ever such details may be settled the main object must
he attained thai the desired prospect VI lObS ue Oh
| Beaconshelds may he kept OPEN"
New-York tribune., 1878-12-17
TBE SDrTHfRA TEMPER.

! +ior whom tLe LOarsc voice Of Hook was lieard
having 'Beef! Beef" through the camp III
revolutionary DAYS. Patriotic feeling III these
days. too. has some excuse for wrath when
mofcssedly independent" journals foster
the most narrow and yindictlve secllohalsm
at the South bv their apologies. a few extra
| copies sold a few more dollars made ana
some political nObodcs and nondcscrlpts
rIeased; such is the high reward. An"
! the cost is more mischief, more sec
| uonal insOlence, possibly more bi"odShed'
! il is in the last degree important
| that the South should know. right
on and right well, what it Is that justly
onends Northern sentiment Craving syco-
plants are not in order; they were hlssed OIL
the stage in 1861, and have never been called
back. The country sincerely wants that sort
of Union which can only come from frank
and hearty recognition of the Constitution aS
the common law for all, to be alike respected
and obcycd by all. When the Constitution Is
disregarded ut the South. he is the only real
friend of that section, as Of the Union. who
manfully gives utterance to the judgment OF
loval men, The Northern men who 20 about
in such q case with false excuses, denying that
much wrong was done, or setting mp pettiiog-
ging pleas of provOcation. can have little idea
of the contempt which their tOad-cating arOuses
with sincere men of either section.
A distinguished Southern Senator, not long
ago, startled n company of Democrats. He
was asked: "Who do you think has greatest
"inhucnce with the people OF the south J.
And he promptly answered: "Scnator Blaine
of course He tells Ills face to face what he
thinks and means" 1t did not seem to the
SontLcrn extremist at all necessary to add
that the Northern toadies, whose haste to cx-
tenuate or hide any fault at the South Is so
conspicuous, are simply despiscd. Men IKE
Blaine state what the Northern people really
intend and feel. The North does not intend
to have constitutional restraint Tor Maine, but
| none for South Carolina. 1t does not intend to
| have GO. 900 votes at tue South made equal i'll
| power TO l32, 900 votes at the North, 10y means
| of any fraud OF defiance of the laws OF the
| United States. But, whines an apoOglSt
" these Southern people never would have
done this, had not the Republican party OPP
"posed the conciiatOry policy of the Prcsl-
&" dent.r Is there anybody, North or South,
who does not know that this is untrue f; that
troops and Federal interference were wholly
withdrawn from the Southern States; that
| they had no shadow OF spreteAt IN any nos
tility then existing or medltated at the North
Indeed, if there were any danger or threat of
| renewed hostility, the only sensible course for
| Southern men was to avoid putting new
| yeaDons into the hands of all enemies by new
| frauds. NotorlouSly' II was thc opposite ieei-
ing which prevailed. Day ntIer day me
Charleston NeTs ana courier was deiyIng
the Government 10 heip tSclt' we
have things our own way at ias''' Saia tIe
Southern oioooS' al" can oo JUST nS we "kr
III" h1ncoioi'n ''" 20 ''lIou rn,, W." h'
New-York tribune., 1878-12-17
ton. but the adverse vote on Friday night
has not SO greatly Disconnected the Liberals.

In England the way of the inventor IS hard.
While Mr.. Edison has been freely accorded a
patent in this country, he is compelled to con-
tend in London with the legal opposition of a
Mr.. Russell, who has so far lodged no eyl-
dence in support of his objections. Evidently
the British Patent Office needs more light.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-17

While Mr.. Edison has been freely accorded n
patent in this country, he is compelled to con-
tend in London with the legal opposition OF a
Mr.. Russell, who has so far lodged no evi-
dence in support of his objections. Evidently
the British Patent Office needs more light.
The trials of various managers OF elections
in South Carolina for frauds upon the ballot
box serve as a timely reminder of the justice
that Southern Democrats may be expected to
deal out to themselves. In all OF the three
cases reported the guilt of the accused men
seems to have been demonstrated beyond the
possibility of doubt in one there was no at
tempt to disprove the charges made, and yet
in all the defendants were acquitted. Honest
men of both parties in the North VIII not be
sorry to see the Senate vote to-day that some
of its own members shall inquire into these
matters.
1t is n significant circumstance that al
though the Democratic newspapers have been
fairly insolent III their cOSfdence that Con
grcss had no right to investigate the conduct
of the Southern elections, when Dymo-
cratic Senator moved yesterday to lay Mr..
Blaine's resolution Oh the table, only
two of his colleagues ventured to vote with
him sixty voted against him, though the
Senate is in reality often Democratic nova
days, owing to Republican absenteeism. Evi-
IDENTIFY the Democrats of the Senate apprecl-
ate, as the organs Of the party do not, TIE
gravity of the indictment which mas been
brought against it, and the strength OF the
feeling upon this subject which has been
aroused in the Moth. Not daring to prevent
the Investigation 10y direct means. the Demo-
cratic leaders seem to have set themselves to
the work of crippling it by indirect means
II is difficult to take any more charitable
view of the attempt, made under the
lead OF Hamburg Butler himself to de-
prive the investigating committee OF the
customary discretion respecting the nature
of its sessions, and to hamper 1t with
an absolute injunction that it should sit with
open doors. A. Mr. Blaine well said, such
direction, if once given, would merely serve
notice upon everl Republican in the South
that he would testify at his pcril-wmch no.
body understood better than the Senator
from South Carolina. His motion was de-
fcatcd, as was also another to the same effect
made by another Southern Senator. BY
another vote the appointment of n special
committee was ordered, instead of the pro-
posed reference to a committee already over
worked. Mr.. Blaine will necessarily take the
lead in the inquiry, and viii no doubt bear
himself as brayely as he has done in the de-
bate.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-17

II is very much to the credit OF Mr.. Faw-
cett and Mr.. Gladstone that both resolutely
opposed, last night, the Government proposal
to levy part of the Afghan war expenses on
the Indian treasury. The House of Lords
accepted the decision on the resolution of
eensure as final, and gave the required sane
New-York tribune., 1878-12-17

Senator Ransom, yesterday, likened his
people to the winds of Heaven, and succeeded
in proving his claim to a share in the like
ness. But after Mr.. Blaine let loose that anti
negro blast from North Carolina newspaper,
Mr.. Ransom found himself trying to recOllect
when that tornado struck him.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-17

The new Mississippi plan, making it g
penal offence for Government officer to
subscribe, or to ask a Government officer to
subscribe to campaign funds, had majority
vote in the House yesterday from the virtuOus
Democracy. If the virtuous Democracy
should ever get possession of the National
Government. the old Mississippi plan would
be used on any officer who refused to
subscribe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24

The Last twelve miles OF The ride over the h 90 Elk
land were tTlvcrscd in darkness few inmate before
9 O'Clock Mr. Cox loft at BoDer, Traycrs hotel IN
Ehnnd and drove three miles back to . tavern on his
way home la orcc not to excite the suspicion Of Hui
by his presence I'D the village. Mr. Trayer asked If
he thought George Hull was the maker Of the Colorado
GiautI
Every and child IL the village knows he has
been making something ot the kind" he replied can
show Won the badiug behind the house. just the
way whore the work done"
accepted the offer to view the ice house" by lantern
light, and found everything desert bed by Mr. Cox.
Tho archie cover OF the kiln had been removed aud
cabbagcs we're lying three four deep on one side
There box OF plaster VI Pus IN one corner, aud In
another We picked up part o. the loot aud ankle o.
was little darker and emitted disagrccabe odor.
"The children call this tile giant house said Mr.. TIA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
STRENGTHENING By CONTRACT.

TIE Police Commissioners recently requested
an opinion from Corporation Counsel whitney, as to
their right enter into contract for removing ashes.
4. rhagc, etc. Mr. whitney, Yesterday. rendered an
nuuiou in which he said " II does not 10 To
admit Of question that the Legislature In passing the
act of Io72, intended TO do away with the system Of
cleaning the streets OF the city by contract
aud to require the Police Department TO cause the
streets to be- kept clean by members a. the police
force and such officers, agents. ana employees as the
baard might appoint | am constrained therefore, 10
ads Use you that in opinion TIE Hoad o. Police has
moi authority 10 enter INTO contract Of the description
referred your letter and to repeat the advice tiat
the Board Police should enter INTO contracts FOR
street cleaning without first obtaining express authority
tom the Legislature"
The Board OF Police yesterday took the necessary steps
10 have several steam ug constructed Tor the street
cleaning bIlrp.u.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
SILVER IN THE SENATE.

A BRILLIANT EFFORT BIZ MIR. RANDOLPH.
TIRE CRIME OF SILVER REMONETIZAToN ON THE
TERMS pRoposED-MR. BLAINE PROPOSES NEW
PLAN.
The silver question was debated in the United
States Senate again yesterday. Mr.. Randolph spoke
against the Matthews resolution, and exhibited the
burden to the Government and people which wouh
be imposed by reconciliation. Mr.. Blaine has pre-
sented bill to make silver and gold jointly legal
tender.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
ENcrsE roR SEcONp MNRnIAGr.-A

EXCUSE FOR SECOND MARmAGE-A negro
minister who married rather after death OF
III. wife than Of the sisters thought proper and
coming excused himself as f0iOws; Nv dear brcirrcn
and sisters, ny gicf WAS greater dan eould bear
turned brry way for peace and comfort, but none came
sarched de scrpiurs from Ginisoc To Relocation, and
found plenty promises To de widdef bur nary de
widGefer 30 took it dat de good Lord didn't waste
sypa,hy on man when IL was In his power 10 comfort
hlssclf and habiu uss-rate chance 10 marry In de
Lord dad sO and woud do again. Besides, bredercn,
consider IA, poor Patsey uss dead as she would
sl,cf be-"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
PROPOSING TO REDUCE IT'S CAPITAL
il uroposcd by the directors of the G.,

man American Bank of this city To reduce its capital
from 81, 100000 to 100000 by taking mp the old GER
cairs of and issuing new certificates three
f0urihs Of The amount M meeting o the stockholders
10 consider the matter has yet been called,
but being made In obtain the Views of prOm
cnt stOckno,dcr, the subject. the ntock quoted
Yesterday 1T ~ bid and - asked IL IL claimed mat II
the capital h reduced Ia 100000 The bank VIII have
surplus OF nearly 100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-24
prsrIrrrIoN nY A conNrY rREAauREI.

Chicago, Jan. 23.--LOus c. Iluck, ex-County
Treasurer. to-day. paid TO the couliy $4,000 Of
the 100000 which he unable 10 account Tor when
nc retired from office. The former he received from
the Is per cent dividend Of the Third National Bark He
intends ~ make good the nder during tho week.