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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-28
rEw.YoRK DAILY TRIBUNE THURSDAY MARCH q, 1874

interest to be paid after October 1 and before
resumption will be insignificant In amount
and after January 1, when interest is to De
paid, the notes will become redeemable In
coin on demand.
1t seems, in view of these reasonings and
explanations, that the act for the protection OF
the public creditor should be construed with
fair reference to its spirit and intent. If the
letter of that act only is regarded it is violated
constantly BY the receipt of coin certificates
for duties. But If its intent and spirit be con-
sidered, no step can be held violation OF 1t
which does not deprive the public creditor OF
a security guaranteed him. or lessen that
security. Would 1t lessen the security OF the
public creditor if from October /, in place
of coin to be paid out for interest after Janu-
ary 1, the Treasury should receive notes
which are then to be redeemable in coin'
There can be but one Objection-that the
Treasury might fail to redeem as expected, or
to maintain redemption. In that case, the
security of the creditor would be diminished
by the difference in value of about one per
cent on the customs receipts for one quarter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-28

Ratchet and axe. They cut and Druised anu
hacked and hewed, and left nothing STANDING
but their own salaries and those OF their place.
men. They economical the Army and Navy out
of several months pay and pretty nearly OUT OF
existence, and made it necessary 10 eau al
extra session of Congress to make appropria-
tons for them ; and they Whitfield down ap-
preparations to such point that millions OF dell
ciencies had to be made up at the end OF the year
They boosted of having saved many millions
to the Government, and showed the record 1or
il, and the millions they saved appear In the
deficiency bills of the succeeding session. II
was a magnificent showing, and they did 1t all
on as cheap basis as the parsimonious man
q" enjoyed religion for twenty years Ut didn't
"cost them more than 37l2 cents, ali
"told.n They never so much as touched with
tweezers the first salary or emolument or per-
quislte of their own. There was never such
discriminating economy.
They are still at it and on the good old
fashioned plan. Not here in New-York, where
they have had almost undisDuted possession OF
power for twenty-five years, and have established
a system of official salaries from three to five
times higher than are paid anywhere else TOR
the same service. Oh no; they oppose reduction
of salaries here. The place to have boil Is
on some other mans nose; and the
place to practise economy Is on some
other mans salary. They are practising
it at Washington, on everything they can
reach except their own salaries and the offices
filed by their friends. THE TRIBUNE's Wash
gton special of yesterday set forth some OF
the beauties of the Democratic policy Of re-
trenchment in detail The Legislative, Exec
utive and Judicial Appropriations Bill, leaving
the appropriations for the expenses OF the
Democratic House the same as last year,
cuts down almost every item for the
Senate and the Departments. That this
is retrenchment will not be denied,
Nor can it be denied that 1t is retrenchment
on the regular Democratic plan-cheap, easy
and discriminating. And by-and-by, when the
shaving and pairing are all over for this
session, we shall see Democratic statesmen like
Mr.. Randall prancing around the country
proclaiming that the party has saved more
millions to the Government by reducing sala-
ries and Topping off appropriations. And
every Democrat in the land who wants to
be a Doorkeeper or a Doorkeeper's dep
uty-several hundred thousand of them
will point to the record as proof that
the Democratic party Is the party OF
economy and retrenchment. Then whichever
one of them gets the place will proceed to
stuff the pay-rolls, and engage in the usual
deviltries of Democratic DoOrkeepers. Let
% u.s." says the Democratic House, proceed
d" to practice self-denial by doubling the
" Doorkeepers payroll, and employing bat
TALON of Democratic experts while we cut
" down the salaries in the Senate and the De-
" partments.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-28
GENERAL NOTES.

The exhibition of the Society of American
Artists at the Kurtz Gallery will close Saturday next
Ten new pictures been added to the collection hve
by the Young MunichAmerican, Duyeneck, four by
lwachtmann, anu one by Inness. One OF Duyenecksn
said TO be his portrait. Three Of INachmanns GIG
Venetian scenes.
There was spirited fox hunt over hill and
dale at Furnace Creek the middle branch OF the
Patapsco River last saturday There were forty riders
fifteen being ladies. Two ne foxes started
and there were two fine runs with one capture. Tho
Lady Gay OF the meet Miss Virginia McTavish. who
thoroughbred made fearless leaps over fourees
rail fences and kept her saddle firmly and gracefully
Her Maryland sisters also displayed fine horsemaushp.
A tOnsOral angel has winged her way from
Portland to the Hub and taken her stand behind chair
In BARRIERS shop. She Is described plump comey
miss OF nineteen, with dark blue eyes and dark brown
hair aud she to the Of Susan She is, Oh
course, rather raw in her methods she neither nma'es
that customers hair is rather long, coaxes him "
have bay-rum, nor advertses the merits Of hairdye'
wash or vigOratOr but undoubtedly she will soon lea
all the tricks Of the trade. 30 much has been SAID p '
strongminded members Of the Boston ssterhood suoa
the eeyang influence which the presence OF woman y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-28
THE END OF THE S.MTTH CASE.

The attempt to drive Superintendent Smy'h
from office has failed dismally. Indeed,
this result has seemed for some time
inevitable, the vlgOr with which the
organs of the prosecution abused the jury
making 1t apparent that they foresaw
a verdict for the defence. The vote
by which Mr.. Smyth's acquittal is pro-
nouDced must be quite as gratifying to him as
the fact of acquitta itself. The Senate, by
a handsome majority, composed mainly, to be
sure, of his own party friends, but including
four representatives of the Democracy, brushes
aside the charges fomented by Democratic
Controller and preferred by a Democratic
Governor. The cry will be raised again, no
doubt which has been raised already
that the friends of the Superintendent
formed combination with Tammany Hall,
of which this vote is the first fruit.
But the noisy and malicious people who have
been pursuing Superintendent Smyth will be
puzzled to explain the fact that one of the
votes cast for his acquttal is that of
representative of the Brooklyn Democracy,
a faction of the party bitterly hostile
10 Tammany Hall and also to prove
that when four Democrats voted for acquittal,
they did so from interested motives, while when
four Republicans voted for conviction, they
did so from a deep sense of the guilt OF the
defendant. Plain people, who look at the
whole matter from the outside, will be apt 20
give Senators credit for voting according to
their convictions, and will find in the division
of parties cause for belief in the justice OF
the verdict rather than ground for charges oil
political corruption.
The fact is that Mr.. Smyth met an extraor-
binary crisis in the administration of his de-
partment in what seemed 10 him the best
way at his command. The universal demand
for the examination of insurance companies,
growing out of the numerous failures which
had cast suspicion even on sound companies,
found him with his hands tied by legislation.
A bill which the Superintendent carried
through both houses of the Legislature, to
remove the difficulties In the way of examina-
tons and of the settlement OF the necessary
expenses, was vetoed by the Governor. Then
Mr.. Smyth took legal advice, and proceeded
with the examinations. And the vote of the
Senate seems to be an ample approval of
his course,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-28
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoRErGN.-General Ignatieff's visit TO Vienna ex-
cites great int rest in Europe be has conferred
with Count Andrsssy. - Count schouvaloh has
given explanations Of pacific character to Lord
Derby. 60 Germany has resolved not 70 issue
invitations for the Congress at present.= Osman
Pasha has been made COmlnander-in-chief Of the
Turkish forces.
DOafsTIC-Judge scOfelds nomination as Regis
ter OF the Treasury is approved by men of both
parties IN the Senate. - Wisconsin Representa-
tives who called on the President 10 dlsavow Mr.
Howe speech and TO press candidate for Register
Of the Treasury are indignant that they were not
told that an appointment had been made. 80
Senator Eaton is being urged to press the invostiga
ton into the arrest of Benjamin Noyes. - The
State Senate has acquitted Insurance superintend-
ent smyti, by vote Of II yeas to 10 nays. 60
The Illinois Greenback Convention met yesterday.
CoxGREss-In the Senate, yesterday, Professor
Bard's annual report was presented ; the resolution
10 paw Mr. Ray and Mr. Mcmillan, of Louisiana,
each 81 900. passed. after debate; the Diplo-
matte and Consular Bill was amended, so as TO in
crease the total appropriation by about 100000
and the bill was then passed Mr. Hill spoke against
the constItutonality of the Railroad Sinking Fund
Bill of the Judiciary Committee. - In the
House. vote was taken On the minority report in
the Dean-Field contest. the report favOring Field
the vote 100 TO III, and TIE speaker then maze
il tie the vote the report in favor Of Dean is
vet to be taken the House passed the bill in regard
TO preventing the introduction of infectious dis
eases.
CRY AND SUBURBAS.-The Sixpenny Savings
Bank, with about 33, 900 deposltors and liabilities
of 500 900 was closed yesterday by order of the
Bank Department. e. Mrs. La Bau, contestant
An the Vanderbilt will case. gave testimony
about her father. - Samuel Woods will, found
ing musical college. is to be contested. = John
d. Townsend expressed his satisfaction yesterday,
with Controller Kely's letter about Tweed. 60
The arguments in the Benedict telegraph suit were
continued. - Replies were made by merchants
20 the Aldcrmen's questions in regard TO freight
transfers on the West Side. - John Morrssey
returned TO the city. - Ii was reported that the
Rome watertowD and Ogdensburg Railroad would
default on certain coupons. 60 The attempt to
apportion bound freights was discussed by rail-
road men, 80 John Manning unsuccessfully at
tempted suicide. - Brooklyn Aldermen passed
resolutions on Alderman Shannons death. -
Gold. 1O1 1Ol is, 1O1is. Gold value Of the legal
tender dollar at the close, 0selo cents. Stocks ac-
tive and higher, closing buoyant.
The Manufacturers local observations in
dictate cloudy and rainy weather, gradually becom-
ing colder Thermometer yesterday, 46o, $40 49'.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-28
4 MASSACHUSETTS, STAY Law.

Massachusetts, has done thing unworthy of
the Bay State. DepOsitors were Withdrawing
funds from many savings banks. To stop this,
q law was enacted which virtually permits a
bank to refuse payment Of One-half of de-
post for two years. Small proportions Of
deposits, under direction of Commissioners
may be fixed as the limit beyond which the
bank will refuse payment for that period. Is
it not time for Mr.. Lowell to cry out passion
ately once more:
Massachusetts,. God forgive her!
She's "a kneeling with the rest.
Between the Bay State and Kentucky there
is still a difference. Thus far, Kentucky has
only proposed to pass "a relief or stay law for
"the benefit of all classes of citizens of this
Commonwealth" Massachusetts, has actually
passed a stay law for the benefit of savings
banks, but none for the relief Of persons
whose funds in bank may be needed to pay
their debts
This measure cannot be justified. The plea
that. If the banks should be forced to pay all
demands according to previous contracts, many
would fail, and their depOsitors would be sub
iected to still greater Inconvenience or loss. is
one which can be made in defence of almost
any stay law. 1t unpleasantly resembles the
frequent demand of debtors for composition
of debts, with the threat of bankruptcy as the
alternative. 1t is not strange that some alarm
has been felt by depositors, because failures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-28

Even depraved Administrations have been
known to conciiate the average citizen by Civ
ing him proper information about appoint
ments, and it is difficult to see why regen-
crate Administration should be willing to con-
ciliate everybody but its own supporters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-28

Mr.. Days reading-roOms would damage
the schools. and be patronized principally by
tramps. The public school buildings should
be kept rigidly for the use of the schools, as
Mr. DAILY must know. And proposal to fur
nish free newspapers and magazines in every
ward of the city is as reasonable as would be
a proposal to provide every beggar with a
suit of clothes and a college diploma.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-28

Genera, Ignatieh buttonholed in ST. Petersburg
By Herald correspondent, previous 10 his departure
for Vienna, mods his head significantly and repeats
MacMahOn's famous phrase. " am going" he said.
Ito give TO the Austrian Cabinet all the explana-
tions they may desire regarding the preliminaries
of peace. There shall be no room for equiyo-
cation and England Will be left alone in her opposi
ton TO us and 10 the termination Of the war. We
are only too willing to quit Turkey now, but the
English, by the demonstrations made by their fleet
and their refusal to allow our troops to embark at
Buukdere. seem to oppose our going. In that case.
If we are driven to extremitles shall remember
certain phrase which has now become celebrated
'J'y suis ~ reste.' That is TO say, the Russians
will make the most of what the cynical German
Chancellor calls the beattude of possession. They
will make themselves masters Of ConstantnOple
and fight il out once for all II the rrepressible
diplomatsi who aspires to fill among Slavs, Roumans
and Greeks in Southeastern Europe the role which
Bismarck has played in Germany, really whispered
these words in the correspondents ear lie must nave
forgotten bow quickly the echo would be carried
back TO his enemies in the Old World One of Gort-
schakohs secretaries. il seems Is anxious to drag
the United States into the European middle. He is
reported to have said England loses sight of the
fact that We can send one of our skobeeffs if it is
necessary TO 60 out of our way, far India
and that, on the other hand we can perhaps make
an alliance with the United States which would
menace England's possessions in America" This is
amusing. We have had real estate transactions
with Russia. and our daughters have danced with
the Grand Dukes, but we don't want Canada, even
to oblige the Car.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-28
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-28

most melancholy legal catastrophe occurred at
Trenton ~ j., on Tuesday last. The United States
Circuit Court met and everybody was ready to begin
business when Judge McKennan announced that II
would be impossible TO proceed inasmuch the Con-
yress appropriation for court expenses had been
nearly, If not quite, exhausted there being only
500 remaining in the hands of the marshal, which
was barely adequate to lquidate the bills for the
printing of the court. Parties anxious to 60 might
do by assuming the expense of jury and accepting
The chances of another appropriation to reimburse
them. The salaries due some of the officers of the
court for services rendered from January to July.
1871 have not yet been paid Counsel in case
filed stipulation with the marshal to pay jury !;
and its hearing set down for the 10th of April.
This condition of things is awkward in the extreme
-discredtabe to the Government disheartening to
litgants, and anything but creditabe to Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-28

The Assembly Committee on Cities has re-
ported favorably DR.. Hayes's bill preserving
Washington Square for its present uses, and
that park will continue to be summed by those
Aldermen who fear the contact of "vlle
"characters" We are careful to give this
notice so that it will be Mr.. Waehner's own
fault it, on venturing into that Enclosure,
Jay or a Hamilton gets between the wind and
his nobility.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-28

Officer Herlihy, who recently dubbed an en-
tire family in an informal and socable way,
complains that he is the aggrieved person.
He was attacked, understand The mother
whom he has laid up with broken arm-was
almost too much for him, and has had eXpe-
ricnce in the prize ring, besides. Which merely
proves hat Officer Herlihy should resign in
her favor. She would be better woman in
his place than DIR. Mary Walker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-28

In view of the friendly relations which have
sprung up between the Sultan and the Grand
Duke Nicholas, England must be perplcxcd to
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-11-01
ELECTION LAW.

The amendment TO the election law
passed by the Territorial Legislature
two years ago appears in this issue
of the WoRLn. 1t makes illegal vot-
ing penitentiary offense, as it should
be. A good deal of illegal voting has
been done in the county during the
past, but We think the amended law
will put stop to it 1t is so plain
and positive that no offender can es-
cape its clutches. We hope no man
who is not qualified to vote will at
tempt it, as the offenders, if there be
any, will surely be brought to justice.
The people must defend themselves
against the carrying of elections by it,
legal votes, and the strictest vigilance
will be used in doing so. Remember
that the polls close at o'clock.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-11-01

county was out of debt before seeing
the statement in the Avalanche, but
could not believe that they were fool
ish enough to try to gain votes in
such way Let every voter remenl-
Der the ring that has left US in such
a bad state, financially, and promptly
defeat every member of it at the polls
next Tuesday.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-11-01

faithful officer. Since that time hi
opponent, James Moriarty, member
of the ring, has held the Office. Ht
has had it long enough and should
be granted back seat by the voters
on election day. The change is need
ed, and, as Mr.. Richards is as gooo
and as competent man as Boise
county could furnish, we believe the
people will express in his favor.
The office of Probate Judge should
be in the hands Of man of legal un-
Outstanding, as all suits where less
than $500 are involved come under
it's Jurisdiction, and also the examina-
tons Of violators of the law. The i'm
portance Of the position demands care
full attention from the voters, to whom
we heartily recommend Judge M. b.
Moore.
County affairs in general are in the
hands ofthe Board ofCo. Commissioners
1t attends to the financial interests of
the county, the keeping in repair of
the public highways, the equalization
of taxes, &c. In making the nomina-
tions for Commissioners the Republic
ans have outdone the Democrats.
Their nominees are old and tried citi-
zens, straight forward, honorable men,
and have the business tact to perform
the duties that would devolve upon
them to the best interests of the coun-
ty.
We have not the space to refer to
all the candidates, but will say that
there are some good men on the Dem
1cratic ticket for small offic es but the
chances for them to be elected are not
very favorable, as the ring leaders
IRE trading everything off Tor them
selves. When men oppose the ticket
IN which they have accepted nomina-
ions, they are not worthy of the res.
,ect of the party. This reason alone
hould cause every true Democrat to
'ote against the ring For the sake
f the faithful and just administration
f public affairs aud the placing of
he Democratic party on sound ba-
is, let Democrats do their duty by
Cheating the whole ring
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-11-01
AN ACT.

Amendatory Of an Act entitled, can
Act relative to Elections"
Be 1t enacted By the Legislative Assem-
big of The Territory Of Idaho, as fol-
l0aCs:
SECTION |. That section ii of an
act entitled, "An act relative to cleo
tons" be, and the same is hereby,
amended to read as follows: Section
Ill. At all elections to be held under
this act, the polls shall be opened at
the hour of eight o'clock in the fore
noon, and continue open until seven
O'Clock in the evening of the same
day, at which time the polls shall be
closed, and upon opening the polls one
of The clerks under the direction of the
Judges, shall make proclamation of
the same, and thirty minutes before
closing the polls proclamation shall be
made in like manner, aud the polls
shall be closed in half an hour.
SEC. 2. If at any election held un-
der this act, any person knowingly
personates and votes in tie name of
any other person whether living, or
dead, or fictitious, or votes more than
once at the same election for any can
didate for the same Office, or votes
without having lawful right t. vote,
or does any unlawful act TO secure an
to vote for himself or any
other person, be shall upon conviction |
thereof be punished by fine OF not
less than one hundred dollars aud not |
more than five hundred dollars, and |
be imprisoned in the territorial prison |
or term of not less than six months
and not more than two years.
SEC. 3. All acts and parts OF acts
n conflict with the provisions of this
lct are hereby repealed,
SIC. 4. This act to take effect and
DC in force from and after its passage.
APPROVED January IL, 1877.
The two following extracts are from
he Statute:
IF in any precinct any OF such
Judges do not serve, the voters Of said
recinct may elect a Judge or Judges .
, fill the vacancy on the morning Of
nc election, TO serve at such election"
The said Judges shall choose two
crsons. having similar qualifications {
18th themselves, to act as clerks of {
ne election" &