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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

their eyes to violations of the law and VIII
have the opportunity to indulge their
enmity against such dealers as will not
pay them for their friendship. From
whatever point it is viewed the defeat
OF the Holahan bill is an evil. 1t will not
promote temperance, but will on the con-
tray increase drinking. Under fair
license law in Boston the arrests for drunk
enness are one-third less than they were
under the Prohibitory law. The people OF
New York, who feel that fanatics have de-
MED them fair law, are likely to prove
their repngnance to fanaticism by excessive
indulgence. The partisans who expect to
make capital out OF the excise middle will
be disappointed. We are left with law
which cannot be enforced, and no one will
make any great effort to enforce it. Nor is
public sentiment likely to be severe in
condemnation OF those transparent eva
sions Of its provisions which arc now the
only means by which fair excise rev.
enue can be realized.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09
Alvord,s Apportion msns Cheat.

It is not Of much consequence whether
tho Apportionment bill is to be finally
passed or rejected by tho Legislature. Tho
bill was yesterday put through the Senate
with some trifing amendments, and when
returned to the House Mr.. Alvord promptly
moved a committee of conference. 1t is
possible that this committee will fail to
agree. Under any circumstances the bill is
50 unfair and partisan in its character that
the Governor is not likely to give it his APP
prevail The action of the republican party
in relation to the reapportionment of tho
State has been unconstitutional rs well as I'M
lust and will meet the severe condemnation
of all honest men. The right of equal and
fair representation lies ut the basis of re-
publican institutions The republican par
tisans in the Legislature have again and
again outraged this right and violated their
oath Of office for the sake of retaining a
paltry political advantage in the State. Be-
cause democratic districts have increased in
population in greater ratio than republi-
can districts the republican Legislators
have resorted to all sorts OF jugglery to de-
feat reapportionmcnt or to secure one that
would be q scandalous cheat. Such I'M
worthy action must in the end injuro the
party that hopes to turn it to its advantage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

lutely the foolish banner of the "bloody
shirt which they have SO long waved, to
their own loss, in the North. They must
accept the situation just as the Southern
people have DONE They must show conf
dencc instead Of hatred and distrust; and as
they can no longer hope to use troops and
United States marshals to coerce the whites
and organize the black vote, they must APP
peal with arguments and policy. If they
should make the blunder-which some OF
them seem ready for-of raising the "bloody
shirt" once more in the North this fall,
they cannot reasonably expect to win repu-
table and influential citizens to their stand
ard in the South. The republican leaders
have real opportunity; the question still
remains whether they have statesmanship
enough among them to use it.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

Megy is one OF the berry friends of
j. Schwab, who objects to newspaper criti-
cism of himself and his associates. He
thinks it is all wrong to write OF him and
his companions of the Commune except in
the most fattering style, and having seen
some remarks in the columns OF one of the
daily papers which he did not like,
he at once, with the instinct Of
Communist, sought out the reporter
and threatened to take his life. 10
the redhot Paris Communist threatening to
cut off the head of q citizen is very trifins
offence. and Megy, when stout policeman
took him before Justice Smith yester-
day. was astonished. Megy was never
treated in that way in Paris. But he was
still more astonished when he was basely
bound over to keep the peace. Citizen
Megy, of course. looks upon the whole pro-
ceeding MS an Outrage" New York has a
very effective way Of dealing with men like
him, and the sooner they find out the diff
ference between it and Paris the better will
it be for their necks.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09
American Manufactur I'm Iron and
Sfcal.


Our correspond ent who is inquirng into
and reporting upon the various manufac-
lures OF New England furnishes in the
letter which We print to-day some fresh
and interesting information respecting va
rious kinds of manufactures in iron and
sotts. 1t would seem that Massachusetts, is
losing the manufacture of agricultural inn
PIGMENTS and machinery, which is being
transferred to the West, which is the prin-
cipal market for that description OF goods.
But new industries i'll iron and steel
are rapidly growing mp to supply tho loss.
In table cutlery and pocket knives the Mas
sachusetts makers already excel the Shelf
field makers in quality and are rapidly APP
preaching them in cheapness They arc
ahead of all the world in the manufacture
Of scalping knives, such as our Western In
dams use, and other similar Instruments Of
destruction. They also excel in axes, saws
and oil tho tools used by men engaged in
tho cutting and manufacture of lumber
The only article in the cutlery line in which
they come short is razors. They can
produce as good razor as can
DO made in England, but it costs
50 much thai they are unable TO
sell it. The difficulty is that the grinding
Of razors has to be done by hand, and the
Yankees excel in chcapness only in articles
wherein manual labor is the least important
and machinery the most important factor
in their production. We surpass oil the
world in the invention of labor saving ma
chinory, bat when it comes to hand work
the price of labor is SO high in this country
that our British cousins arc able to under
sell us. The interesting details given by
our correspondent are worth careful atten-
ton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

England's terms are apparently as iol-
lows:-First-The restriction of the Russian
programme for Bulgaria to Bulgaria north
of the Balkans, the Bulgaria south OF the
Balkans, as defined by the San Stefano
Treaty, to be settled rather under the provi-
sions suggested by the Constantinople
Conference than under tho conquerors
treaty. Second and third-In Asia Russia
must content herself with Batoum, and
as the larger slice of Armenia was
territorial compensation" in lieu OF
a war indemnity that Turkey could
not pay, England will see that there is now
"a deiinitive settlement of the war indem-
nifty" in cash or its equivalent. Fourth
As to the respective rights of the nations III
the Dardanelles they shall remain without
change. And fifth--Thessaly and Epirus
shall be accorded the same rights of self
government given to the Christian subjects
of the Sultan in the Slavic provinces. In
this scheme is presented formally what
England desires to substitute for the settle
ment of the same points proposed by the
Treaty Of San Stefano. This IS the plan
which she has been necessarily desired to
submit and in regard to which she has been
peculiarly reticent. 1t is, therefore, on the
basis of this plan that the recent attempt
to reconcile the opposing claims has been
made, which attempt is reported to have
made promising progress. Count Schouva-
lofts journey to ST. Petersburg is made APP
parently that he may personally explain
the conceptions entertained in London on
the details Of this measure. He can doubt
less explain that there is no radical difference
between this and the settlement sketched IN
the treaty. In one point this plan is better
for Russia than the treaty. No more wei
come proposition could be made than to
substitute an immediate settlement Of the
war indemnity for the future settlement OF
which Russia was to hold Armenian terri
tory rs security. AS to tho Dardanelles, it
may be said that the plan simply defers the
solution, and, in fact, the treaty itself left all
the details of their future to be determined
between the Car and tho Sultan. Instead
of one Christian semi-independent province
the same territory will be made into three
semi-independent provinces, and the Gre
clan subjects Of the Sultan are put up to
balance as emancipared ChristiAns the Bull
garians whose sympathies with Russia are
more lively. But the treaty promised what
this plan proposes to reform, and there is
no obvious inconsistency Russia, SO far as
appears. may accept this plan without Civ
ing room for the charge that she has aban-
doned any great point to English dictation,
save, OF course, the important point Of the
Dardanelles. She hoped to realize now her
easy access to tho Mediterranean. BY this
plan that hope is RELOCATED to the future
But as against great naval Power she may
we'll deem it unwise to insist upon point
that could, in fact. only be successfully
held by warfare on the seas
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09
"Recorder Hackett says

The charge Of Recorder Hackett to the
Grand Jury in relation to the abominable
nuisances arising from fat rendering, bone
boiling and other offensive establishments
in the city, and his hint OF indictments for
neglect of duty. have aroused the hereto
fore quiescent Health Board to show Of
activity. The president of the Board
promises to earnestly cooperate" in the
inquiry suggested by the Recorder, while
the sanitary inspectors and the secretary
have become suddenly busy with reports
and circulars on the subject Of the city's
yillanous odors. A similar reawakening
was observable in the Street Cleaning Blu
reau when public indignation was aroused
by the filthy and dangerous condition Of
the unclaimed streets. but no real improve
ment in the business resulted. The Recor-
der yesterday returned to the subject for
the purpose Of advising the Grand Jury
that it was their duty to consult with the
District Attorney alone on the matters I'M
der their consideration, and not to
talk with outside parties. He also
cautioned them strictly to report to
him if any person should have the
temerity to approach any Of their number
either verbally or by letter. It is evident
that the Recorder does not intend that the
Health Board, the fat rcnderers or any one
else shall ''borrow the care the Grand Jury
The nuisances to which Judge Hackett has
directed attention VIGOROUSLY exist to the
annoyance of the neighborhoods and the
oI 4 - IL ia Al \
Jury's place to inquire by what authority
they have been permitted and whether the
laws have been violated. 1t would scarcely
answer for the Grand Jury to seek this
knowledge from the probable offenders.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09
Crucificd Between Fnnaticism ans
Parttsanship.

The Senate has defeated the Holahan Ex-
else bill, and has thus decided to leave
New York in its present unsatisfactory con-
dition in relation to liquor licenses. This
obstinate refusal to do justice to the city is
not attributable wholly to fanaticism. Tho
hand Of partisanship can also be rccog-
nizcd in the work. Tho politicians
have stupidity supposed that the exist
ing muddlo will embarrass tho democratic
city authorities and draw upon them the i'll
will OF the liquor dealers. 1t will do no
such thing. Tho law of 1857, which has
been pronounced by three or four lcgisla-
lures rs wholly unfit for New York. is not
now enforced and is not likely to be en-
forced There is more unlicensed liquor
selling in tho city to-day than at any for
MGR period within the past fifteen years,
and whore licenses are procured tho eva
sion OF the law is absurdlv transparent.
The liquor dealers will now be under far
greater obligations to the city authorities
than they would be if made independent Of
them by fair Excise law.
The real sufferers by the pcrverscnoss
and stupidity OF the Senate arc the char
table institutions of the city directly, and
the taxpayers indirectly. With the Holahan
Excise bill in operation there would not
have been one hundred more drinking
places in the city than there are at the
present moment, and not q gallon more
liquor would have been consumed. But
the receipts for license fees would have
been in the close ncighborhood of half a
million dollars, while they will now
be little more than one hundred and
fifty thousand dollars. The drinking
saloons will now be free from police sur
VIGILANCE and tho business will be rcck-
lessly, because illegally, conducted. Under
good Excise law there would have been q
useful police restraint over oil licensed
houses. The present confusion and law
lessness is demoralizing to the police force,
whose members will now be bribed to close
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09
Moro Horria Oppression,

In California the great attompt Of the
workingmen to reform the world, to make
everybody happy, virtuous and rich and to
make pint mug hold quart of beer, has
hitherto had the most brilliant success.
Innumcrablo have been tho accessions to
the Order, and great have been the triumphs
at the polls. All the old parties trembled
for the prosperity and are now, perhaps,
panic stricken, for tho news is that tho
worlingmen's party has carried three towns.
simultaneously with this evidence Of the
growth of the party comes the report that
some wrctched cabal in its ranks. has de-
posed Kearney, the creator, leader and soul
Of the workingmcn's movement. Against
this pure, indignant and heroic man
the people who have deposed him
recito ''charges of fraud, corrup-
ton, Casarism and insanity" If we
could for moment believe that there
was any truth in these charges our faith in
humanity would be lost at once and forever.
Kearney's reform, it will be remembered,
was originated to do what all other reform
ers have vainly striven to do beforehand, in
fact, what laws and constitutions and polit-
ical systems are framed for-to secure JUS
ticc. protect the people and make govern
ment honest, and now they charge him
with tyranny and dishonesty. Alas! can
he have fallen victim also to temptation
But no; we refuse to credit the story
This is the invention Of the millionnaires
and rogucs in Office, who were afraid of the
honest carman with dirty face and rope
in his pocket
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Senator Don Camcron's lrst name Is Jimmy.
Count L. klexoien, OF Russia, is at The Everett
House.
Congressman Nicholas Muller, OF New York. was
born in Luxembourg.
The rivals for the Senatorship from North Carolina
Vance ana MOrrmon
Governor Swami. OF Maryland, is visiting his sum-
NOR residence at Newport.
Delegate Cannon OF Utah Territory, Is an English.
man. lty years old; and editor
Mr.. Petor Cooper started yesterday 10 visit hts farm
at Spartanburg, S. c., stopping at Washington hia
way.
Danbury News:-"Gcnorai Mcclellan accumulatcs
much pottery He not lost his pcnchant for earth
works."
The funeral of ex-senator Franklin W. Tobey is ar.
ranged to tako place at Port Henry N " to-day, at
three p. NJ
Tho President yesterday nominated George A.
Sheridan, OF Louisiana. to be Recorder Deeds tor
the District OF Columbia.
Tho Senate Committee on Naval Affairs, having
completed their investigation OF tho charges against
Paymaster Cutter took vote yesterday ON hes nom-
nation 10 be Paymaster General OF tho Navy and do.
cided to recommend his confirmation.
Tho Harrisburg (Pa) Telegraph, tho homo organ Of
Simon Cameron, says that when tho war broke out
General Cameron was in favor Of ensting IN
great numbers and for longer time than tho "nincly-
gay" people ocNcveu necessary. lie was tnuS Tar
ahead OF Lincolns administration.
Within the past two days there has been a whole
salo dismissal Of conductors tho New York Ceu-
trail Railroad, including among them several Of the
Oldest mon in the employment oil the company. Tho
cause OF this measure has not yet boon public
and moro dismissas expected.
Tho Richmond Dispatch says that distinguished
judges OF the Valley OF Virginia sit OF village
taverns. The days Of Thomas Jefferson and Patrick
Henry, who used TO fiddle at country tavcrns, have
not passed away. but Jefferson and Henry
quenty reproduced, especially a ndders
"Evcry onco whic you on one OF tho
railway routes who IS so lost to all OF dccacy
that ho takos his ittc daughter into a smoking carr
NKw YoRA HERALD. III smoking is the proper thing
Tor tho father Is the proper thing for the daughter
Give sissy cigarette "-Hank Vatteyson.
Tho other day, in connection with Rev. Jasper, We
remembered that there must be some pun about HIM
In tho Bible. Too lazy look into tho Concord
VIC waited for tho Cincinnati Commercial, which says-
"Iaspcr, the colorcd preacher Of Richmond, who
proves from tho Bible his satisfaction that do
do move further fortfy his position by quot
ing from Revelation, XXI l0-'And tho FIRST iounda-
ton shall be jasper"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES

Miss latic Anderson, promising young reader,
takes ncr benefit tonight nj tho Dino conccrt Al
Cooper Institute.
recital AT s.einway Hall yesterday afternoon. lie
was assisted BY Mcssrs. Feed Stems, baritone; W.
Rcinecc'us, sioloncco, and Robert Thallon, accom-.
PIANIST.
Sr. H. Il. HUMPHREYS gives a grand concert o,
Cbicsc'ina Hall this evening, assisted by Mrs.
Louise oliver. Mrs. Anna Buckley HiIls. Frans
Remmcrtz 8. b. MiIIs :. d. whitclcy, the ST George
mac quartet and Mr.. Charles Rooorts, oocutionist.
THIS Is the opening night at Nblos tor tho marble
Hcart.n Mr.. Sam Picrcy and Miss Gussic DO Forrest
are In tho cast
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

TnE WEATHER. -Durng yesterday the con
ditions varied very rapidly over the districts
cast of the Mississippi aud north OF Tennessee
A low barometer of the Middle aud New Eng
land coast during the morning brought cool
northcastcrly winds and light rains to New
about halLpast five A. NJ The low pressure
having moved eastward tho wind drew more to
the east toward evening, blowing towuid the
Ohio Valley depression, and bringing clear, fol
lowed by hazy and warmer weather. ln the
Ohio Valley, the lake region and through the
Lower Mississippi Valley To the Gulf, the chief
rainfall OF yesterday took place Outside
these districts clear or fair weather pre-
vailed, with northwestcrly winds to the
west and southwestcrly 10 the east of
tLc Mississippi River. In the lake region
frequent thunder storms occurred, chiefly on
the southern shores. a heavy tornado
swept over the vicinity Of Memphis yes
terday morning. The winds have fresh
ened in the West and Northeast. attending the
movements of the low pressure which is ut
present over the lakes. The barometer has
been very steady in the Southeast, but has risen
In the Southwest The weather in New York
and its vicinity to-day will be warm and partly
cloudy or cloudy, with light rains, followed by
gradually clearing and cooler weather. To-
morrow it will be partly cloudy fair and
somewhat cooler.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09
Not IN Paris.

The Communists in this city are begin
ming to find out that there is very great
difference between Paris and New York.
They had lesson to this effect last sum
mer OF tho meeting in Tompkins square,
by which they appear to have prof
itcd for nothing of tho kind has been
attempted since. In the Jefferson Market
Police Court yesterday one Of their
number received another unpleasant re-
minder OF the Same fact Edward
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

Az AMBITIOUS CoSGELssMaNtricd to improve
upon the Monroe doctrine yesterday 10y offering
q resolution providing that Mexico and the
United States shall each guarantee that the
other shall bc protected against European con
quest Mexico is pretty well protected now,
md We think We are pretty safe. But Congress-
men must do something.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

DURING THE YEAR seventy four million pages
af tracts were distributed by the American
Tract Society, and the receipts were over four
hundred thousand dollars. The tracts cost less
than fifty thousand dollars.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

Tie probabilities are that the ,ceather il. Ner
York aud is cicinity to-day wiU be wara. and
partly cloudy or cloudy Nth igAt rains JolLorcd
by gradually clearing and cooler ,ceal.er. To-
moryo,c IL uW be partly cloudy fair a,ad some-
,cLdt cooler
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

Is COMMON with most ether manufacturing
Industries the silk men complain of the evil
effects Of the tariff agitationupon ther business
Capital is nntimidatcd, large enterprises dis
courascd and doubt created on every hand.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

The AMERICAN HOME MISSIONARY SocIErY's
annual report makes very creditablc exhibit
in financial way. The receipts and cxpcndi-
lures for the year nearly three hundred
thousand collars.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09
AMATEUR BENEFIT PERFORMANCE y.

Tho play oil "Consccnco" will DO performed this
evening" at tho Lyccum Theatre for tho bcncnt OF tho
Seaside Homo for Sick Children. Tue parts will DO
assumed by amateurs, tho gentlemen being generals
colonies aud majors la the late Wharf.-The former rank
represented by Generals MacNahon, Jones aud Owens.
Considerable curiosity 10 manifested 10 these old
time warriors tread the boards.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ADvERTIsERs.-Io
insure The proper classification Of advertisements
lis absolutely necessary nat they be handed ~.
before eight o'clock eoe,.y crc,.Ag
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

Mn. j. WILLIS JAMES, of the banking firm
Of Brown Brothers, has generously determined
to present the city with drinking fountain to
be erected in Union square. 1t is now being
modelled in Stuttgart.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

TAMMANYs OFFICIALS will have to get;along
this year with one million dollars less in sal
aries. Current expenses will be reduced an.
other million 1t begins to look like reform
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

TIE MERCHANTS are far from unanimous in
regard to the Bankrupt law. A large number
OF wealthy city firms have telegraphcd senator
Conking that its repeal would be calamity to
business
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

WALL STREET iEsrERDAY.--The stock market
was dull and weak. Gold steady all day
Mt 1OOl2. Government bonds were strong
States strong and railroads higher. Money on
call was easy at i per cent and closed at 3
u 3Ip per cent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

TIE TEN MILLION DOLLARS III one and two
dollar notes held by the Treasury for the re-
dcmption of fractional currency have caught the
Initiation eye OF tho Banking Currency Commit
tee, aud Mr.. Sherman is to bcnequcstcd TO pay
tlcnl mt
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

Two OF South Carolina's Representatives in
the House will have to 20, mt least that is the
determination of the Committee on Elections
Here is n chance to fire the Northern republican
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

TIE FIRST Of the great three ycar-old races
for the year i'll England came off yesterday. 1t
was won by Mr.. Gerards Pilgrimage, tho prize
being two thousand guincas
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

TIE REFLECTION just made in grain warehouse
charges ought to help business n little.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

AMERICAN BEER for Germany is the latest
addition to our export trade.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-09

Ar ALBANY the end fortunately appears to be