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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Miss Juliet Henderson and Mr.. b. G. Bent, tho COR
nctst assisted BY other artists, VIII give concert at
Morristown this evening.
MRS Uahoun's lecture at Chickcring Hall this
Ing the subject OF "carbursttod ydrogon Ghosts"
ought from the very title to DO attractive.
Mr. Frank Glider, the pianist, takes q benefit TO
morrow evening At tho Cooper Institute. An excel
lent programme has been arranged for tho occasion
Tho academy OF ST. Lawrence Church will give an
interesting entertainment at Parcpa Hall tomorrow
afternoon at four o'clock II is expected that Car
dnal McCIoskcy, as well as Rev. Father Trainor
tor OF tho church, and others will attend.
Tho concert IN aid Of tho fund TO equip tho Franklin
Arctic search party ,akos place at stcinway Hall
niQht and bids ar TO DO OF the finest entertain
ments Of tho season. There will undoubtedly DO a
very large attendance, including the most prominent
members Of the American Geographical Society, WHO
take deep interest In the objects OF the expedition
The list Of artists who will take part embraces tho
most eminent musicians In the city
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22
Secretary Sherman's Letter to MIR
Potter.

Secretary Sherman's Letter to MIR.
Pot or.
No considerate man will think that Mr..
Sherman is unduly sensitive to the charge
made against him in the preamble to the
Potter resolution. That grave charge is not
to be classed with the irresponsible asper-
sions Of irresponsible private individuals in
the heat of excited partisanship. It has been
adopted and Endorsed by one branch Of the
national legislature, and it would destroy
the reputation and usefulness Of the
Secretary Of the Treasury if supported by
sufficient evidence to secure belief. It 10
only just regard for character which i'm
pels Mr.. Sherman to demand an opportu-
nifty to confuto the charges. What he asks
in his letter to Mr.. Potter is perfectly rea-
sonable. He wishes to be represented be-
fore the committee by counsel. permitted
to cross-examine witnesses and to pro-
duce testimony in his own defence.
He offers to prove that in the
Louisiana parishes chat is, counties)
of East Feliciana and West Feliciana such
violence and intimidation were practised as
JuollASu tAC 1oohiu III IuIOWlDB
out the returns from those parishes. He
designates Mr.. Shellabarger as his counsel
and asks that this gentleman may be per-
mitted to represent him before the commit
tee. We do not see on what ground this
reasonable request can be refused. If it
should be rejected the Potter committee
will stamp itself as organized to convict
and condemn instead of to make candid
inquiry into the truth of the alleged frauds.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22
Prompt Action Desirable.

The New York city funded debt bill has
not yet received Governor Robinson's sig
nature. The new constitutional provision
requiring NIL bills left in the hands Of the
Executive to be acted on within thirty days
after the final adjournment of the Legis-
lature entails much work upon the Gov
ernor, and this is, no doubt, the reason Of
the delay. But it is very desirable that this
bill should receive prompt approval Its
main features have already been Endorsed
by Governor Robinson in his veto of
the original bill, and it was drawn
to meet the objections he raised to the
former measure. 1t was su omitted to him
before its introduction in the Legislature,
and he expressed his satisfaction with its
provisions. This does not, of course. render
it any less necessary that he should now
give the bill careful and close examina-
ton rs it reaches him after its passage but
as its main objects are understood and ap-
proved by him he need not take long
to satisfy himself that its meaning is
clear, and that nothing Objectionable has
been allowed to creep in. A prompt ap-
proval of the bill by tho Governor, whose
watchfulness over the city's interests is
we'll known, will materially benefit the
city's credit by inspiring confidence in the
new financial policy inaugurated by the
proposed law. For this reason it is to be
hoped that the bill will receive early atten-
ton, and not be pushed aside while insig-
nificant local measures are being examined
and acted upon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

York merchants to ship goods to Baltimore
at lower rates than when the coasting trade
is an American monopoly. saDe
We do not, however, think it desirable
that the American monopoly of our ooasting
trade should ben interfered with at present.
Let US begis, AEIEngland began, by first
abolishing the distinction between native
built and foreign built ships, and allow
foreign built vessels to register and giving
them the protection of the American flag.
The title to carry the flag should depend on
exclusive American ownership. When the
absurd and Anticipated features of the Brit
ish Navigation act were repealed in 1850
there was no relaxation Of the strictness
which required exclusive British ownership.
No British ship can be registered which
is not entirely owned by British subjects.
Under the British statutes property in
ships can be mortgaged like other property
but such mortgages must be recorded in
order to be valid, and this gives the gov
eminent perfect guarantee against con-
On the point of ownership our own statutes
should continue to be equally strict; but it
would be wise to initiate the British statutes
in making the place were ships were built
of no importance in determining their title
to registration and to the protection Of the
national flag. We commend this great
subject to the consideration Of Congress,
and urge decisive action previous to the
adjournment
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22
sTEtSwAY uALL-oA11MpEnr1.

Tho farewell concert OF Mile. Gamoer,i was given
las. night at stcinway Hail. sho aided by several
woll known artists, among whom wcrc Mmo. Liisncr
do Ferc, Mr.. Alfred Wilkic, Mr. James Hor-
ton and Mr. Bont, Rtho we'll known cor
netst. The honors OF tho evening were
naturally takon up by the entfcdiye, whose bravura
style oil singing Is SO familiar to tue music loving
pubic Mile. Gaimbcru possesses a rich contralto
voice, which, VI added to English speaking ability,
would DO wonderfully elective In her musical work.
As Il Is her rollickiDg songs always make a scnsa-
ton, ana sho never has reason 10 complain
OF a cold reception Mr. Bent performed
several handsome solos tho cornet TO when nstru.
mont now attach mcnt has been made by Mr.. Diston
that admits oil strange echo sounu which 10 likoly
to Introduce effects In orchestral and solo
Seior Nunsz, Messrs. Wilkio aud Horton contributed
10 the success oil the evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

THE EARTHQUAKE in Venezuela was attended
by aterribc destruction of property throughout
the country. remarkable development of heat
attended the convulsion, causing the river waters
to grow warm to such degree rs to scare the
fish out Of their natural element. This sudden
heat was probably due to tho tremendous fric-
ton Of the carth's crust disturbed by tho subtcr
ranean forces.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

the accounts we have from time to time
given of the administration of the Depart
ment Of Charities and Correction. 1t is OF
oil departments of our city government the
one most filled with scandalous incompe-
tency and atrocious abuses
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

AN IMPORTANT WITNESS was secured yestcr-
day against Wright, the sclf-confessed murderer
of Ferron, whose body was sunk in the Erie
Basin. He was the shipmate Of Wright when
the crime was committed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

ELEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
were allowed yesterday by considerate jury to
gentleman injured on railroad car. II this is
to be the scale Of compensation there will prob
ably be fewer accidents.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

The probabilities are that the aceat)tcr in Nep
York and lis Uicinity to-day wiu be slightly cooler
and partly cloudy on fair. Tomorrow il uiH be
scdrmer and fair.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22
II II IPLE SH Il e T.
NEW YORK. WEDNESDAY. MAY %, 1878.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ApvERTIsERs-1o
insure the proper classification Of advertisements
il is absolutely necessary that they be handed in
before eight O'Clock ereyy cre,,ing
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

WALL STREET YEsrERDAY.-The stock market
was dull and steady. Gold opened and closed
at zoos, selling in the interim at 1904 Gov
ernment bonds were strong, States dull and rail
roads higher Money OH call was easy at 21a O
81, per cent,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

THE REPORTS presented at the anniversary
meeting of the Sunday School Union yesterday
show very satisfactory condition of affairs. It's
finances are prosperous and its schools and
pupils more numerous than ever before.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

WHEN THE TAMMASY ALDERMEN obtain full
control of the street sprinkling business it is to
be hoped they will turn their carts into the
Council Chamber. There is entirely too much
of a dust there.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

THRIFTY CITIZEN of Brooklyn has brought
suit against young lady's mother in that city
for seventy dollars commission for having OBJ
tanned handsome husband for her daughter
This is n ridiculous sum for good looking
youpr fellow
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

The CONVENTION Of railroad supply agents to
compare notes in regard to their purchases shows
that the big corporations are beginning to sail
close to the wind.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

The REFORMED PREsBYTERIANs have resolved
that the Sabbath must be kept holy in future
and that foreigners must be taught that this is
no place for the profane practices Of Continental
Europe
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE TRUSTEES seem to be
dreadfully afraid that the structure win not suit
some rapid transit company when it is finished
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

II THE ALDERMEN can have their way the
present street cncumbrances will become per-
petual. The outlook is encouraging for prop
erty owners.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

The CONFIRMATION by the Senate of Mr.
George A. Sheridan to be Recorder of Deeds in
Washington gives another Louisiana patriot his
well earned reward.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

The PROPOSITION to reduce the salaries Of the
professors Of the New York College received only
four votes in the Board Of Trustees.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

A CONGRESSIONAL EXCURSION to the Paris
Exposition is talked of in Washington. The
idea is excellent. BY all means let the whole
Congress go-and stay there five or six years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

IT Is BARELY POSSIBLE that the Senate Com
mittee on Elections, in deciding to investigate
the right of Senator Butler, of South Carolina
to his scat, has an eye to the fall campaign.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

WHAT WILL Plymouth's Examining Com
mittee do with Mrs. Tiltons is the great question
in Brooklyn. Why do anythingi
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

CASTLE GARDENS FIGURES show that the i'm
migration business has really revived.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

THE FREE BATHING HOUSES open the LIST Of
next month-that is, if the river is free from ice.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-22

only English built ships but she has since
recognized tho absurdity of those laws and
has expunged them from her statute books.
In 1850 Parliament repealed the law which
forbade the registration Of foreign built
ships, and four years later she opened her
coasting trade to the freest foreign COMPETE
ton. What was the effect Of this courageous
emancipation from Anticipated ideas? Did
the admission OF foreign built ships to
British registry and the opening Of the
British coasting trade to the free COMPETE
ton Of foreigners arrest the growth of Brit
ish tonnage? Nothing of the kind. On the
contrary, there is no period in the history
of British commerce when the growth Of
British shipping advanced with such gigan-
tic strides rs during the twenty years which
followed the repeal of the navigation laws.
Within those twenty years the British tom
mage was more than doubled, as is
proved by official statistics. The opening
of the British coasting trade to foreign
competition did not produce anything like
such marked and wonderful results,
because it is only under exceptional cir
cumstances that foreigners will ever CON-
pete for the coasting trade of nation. And
yet there are manifest advantages in leav-
ing the coasting trade free. II European
ship with cargo to be discharged partly
in New York and partly in Baltimore were
permitted to carry domestic freights be-
tween these two cities it would obviously
keep down domestic prices and enable New
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-03-12
The Supreme Cours RiIi.

We publish, In our local colum ms,
Sacramento communication from
Hon. Asa Ellis and Observer,
with regard to the part played by
our members in securing the pass
age of the Supreme Court bill. In
awarding cordial recognition to
Mr.. Ellis, we had no earthly inten-
tion of Withholding their deserts
from our other members. Colonel
Smith, as a member of the Senate
Judiciary Committee, and Judge
Holloway, Us member of the
same Committee of the House, did
all In their power to advance the
bill, and doubtless its passage
would have been impossible with
out their persevering efforts. From
the fact that the bill was intro
duced by Mr.. Ellis, it came 10 be
known as the Ellis bill-a fashion
which is folio we'd in all Legislative
bodies. AS II was the first decisive
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-03-12
Among the Dead Failures

Ofthe past how many bogus nostrums
may be mum bsred! Beginning their ca
reers with a tremendous flourish of
trumpeis, blazoned for time in the
public prints and on flaming posters,
soon, but not too soon, were they rsle-
gated to the limbo ofthings lost on earth.
But Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Is still
living and thriving remedy. 1t goes on,
curing and to cure. Neither underhand
nor open competition affect IL. On the
contrary, contrast with inferior rival
preparations only increases Its POPULAR
ty. 1t has been repeatedly initiated: but
without success. Counterleits OF IL have
been surreptitiously introduced, but
have fallen fiat. Everywhere 1t en-
trenches itself in tho confidence OF the
people; and we'll 1t may, for 1t Is q thor
oughly reliable invigorant OF tho feeble,
vanishes dyspepsia and constipation, {,
braces the nerves, cures, rheumatic all
me nts and kidney complaints, and erad-
icates and prevents intermittent and re-
mittent fevers.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-03-12

has attended the efforts of Division
Superintendent Davis, who, with 125
men, Is working eastward from
Cheyenne, but. owing to the solidity
of snow, he had made only 4 miles
tonight, being half way through
the long cut at that point. The
Western Division force is working
eastward from Tie Siding but, as
vet, has not reached Date creek,
between which point and Cheyenne
there are many and long cuts we'll
filled with snow as we'll as several
sheds in O similar condition. The |
Colorado Central and Denver Pa
cific are struggling on the same
ground occupied last night. The
latter, however, having made two
miles advance to day. 1t is proba-
BILE the road will be opened east
ward tomorrow.
RICHMOND, Va, March 1.-THE
House of Delegates to-day passed
bill to take the sense OF the voters
of the State as to calling a Consti-
tutional Conveation in November.
The bill was subsequently virtually
killed in the Senate by the adop-
tion of q motion to indefinitely
postpone consideration.
Distress fro.aA she Recent Tire.
Hot SPRINGS, Ark, March H.
About $1,000 has been sent here to
relieve the sufferings of those
burned out by the recent fire, but
there are still most pressing needs
apparent and there are unusual
features of hardship. The distress
Is general and several hundreds
have lost everything. Other hun
dreds are infirm and crippled living
! by charity while seeking restoration
to health and are now utterly help
, less. There was little insurance be-
, cause of the risky character OF the
buildings. The merchants cannot
rebuild before the titles to theii
: building sites have been judicially
F., decided to be in the Government
| and have no land to mortgage fol
C means.
New Ministry.
# QUEBEC, March 11th.-The new
| Government had a Cabinet meet
e ing to-day. Writs for the election
q of ministers have been issued
Q Messrs. Bachard, Marchand ant
q Chauvea will probably be elected
Q by acclamation and jolly bya goot
Q majority.
IL Susperisisn Present a"d PrOspet
. tive.
II Boston, March 11th. - White
!. Osborne & Co., leather dealers, arr
# reported to have suspended.
:. John Pinkham was sentenced t.
;. be hanged March 1st, 1879, for tn
,s murder of Mrs. Berry.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-03-12
The last number of the Argondu

THE last number of the Argondut
assumes the Workingman's party
of California to be dead. This SOL
emn mortuary announcement is
made in cola Podrida," DEPART
ment of that journal presided over
by Frank Pixley himself. Pixley
is a political doctor of long expert
rience and recognized sagacity. We
cannot undertake to controvert the
judgment of a man of such admit
ted powers Of political prescience.
II the party is indeed dead, it be-
comes q question why it was born
at all. 1t has proved one Of the
merest ephemera of the political
world. But perhaps Mr.. L. E. Page,
and DR.. X. d. Wise, and Judge ]. 8.
Thompson, and Mr.. R. d. Pitt, and
the rest of the brethren, take a
different view Of the matter. 1t
then becomes question as to
whose view is the right one. Time,
thst solver of apparently insoluble
problems, will tell.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-03-12
Tho Telephone as work

1t will be seen, by a letter from
o late Angelef1o to the HERALD,
which appears in our local columns,
that the telephone is an unmistak-
able success. 1t can be made per-
fectly available for a social chat for
distance of several hundred
miles. We receive somewhat later
advices than those OF Mr.. Smith by
the San Diego papers. Cosy con-
versatIons are held by persons in
Yuma with friends in San Diego,
and the very distinctive tones of
the voice by which one man is
individualized from another can be
easily distinguished. Now this is
certainly very wonderful, and the in
vention is as yet in its infancy. 1t
is doubtless destined to make the
same advances on the present ap-
pliances that have been made on
Morse's first crude efforts at tele'
graphy. 1t can be applied to the
business of every day life, and the
day is probably not very far dis
tant when denizens of Los Angeles,
sitting in their own parlors,
through the aid of the telephone,
will be able to hear Patti singing
casta diva in the Imperial Opera
House at st. Petersburgh or in La
Scala, Milan. 1t is fairly bewil-
dering when one comes to think OF
the innumerable uses to which the
teleph one may be put. Mark
Twain, in one of his humorous eff
forts, has shown its potency in af.
fairs of the heart, even marrying
couple at remote point by its aid
But in the commercial and business
world it's great utility will
be developed. The banker, b,
, having one attachment of the tele
phone in his own house and tht
other in the bank vault, Will b'
able to detect the slightest blow o
hummer or jimmy. Doubtless i
will be so perfected by a mechan
ism which will focus sound that ont
cunnipgly inserted in the private
office of Vanderbilt or FLOOD
will enable business rivals to in
form themselves of the minutes
confidential plans of these kings o.
finance, thus undermining theil
supremacy. There is hardly
limit to the possibilities of these
. instruments for good or evil. Th'
progress made in adapting them t.
the uses of daily life will b.
watched with keen curiosity b.
the public.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-03-12

WE learn from Sacramento that
our people are greatly indebted to
Gov. Irwin for the handsome sue
cess which attended the efforts OF
our mem bsrs to have the Supreme
Court bill enacted into law. The
Executive of the State not only
signed the bill with alacrity, but
he exerted himself to his utmost to
put it in good shape for its pas
sage. He brought into play, at an
early stage, his own personal infiu-
ence to obtain this concession for
Los Angeles county.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-03-12
European Gable News.
G,udstOUe Drciiues-Ssae C"ns"iH.
ltOn.

G,udstoue Decii"es-ssnc C"ns"i".
LONDON, March 11.-Gladstone
has been invited to represent Leeds
in Parliament, but has declined.
The Times. in leading editorial,
claims that Russia must submit all
of the peace conditions to the Con-
gress. She has no right, says the
article, to be a dictator over Tur-
key. The great powers did not in
vite her to make war or give her q
commission to replace the govern
ment of the Porte in any way she
may deem fit. The Times also eu-
logizes the governments action in
bringing forward the Greek claims.
1t says: No decision so patriotic
and far.seeing has teen taken by
the Cabinet In many day as the
step proposing that Greece should
be represented at the Conference.
1t recognizes that the old state of
things cannot be restored and that
the best ma erials for replacing it
are to be found in the Hellenic
race.
ff,e hahRnmedans "f IadiH
Aroused.
LONDON, March lith.-Trust-
worthy advice from India state
that the Mohammehan are greatly
exercised about the overthrow OF
Turkey. Serious trouble is appre-
hended unless the Government
takes some anti Russian action
shortly. 1t is believed that 200, ,OOO
Moslem volunteers to serve against
Russia could be raised without diff
iiculty.
PO,iticas News tram Rome.
ROME, March 11.-Carioli, who
has undertaken the formation OF a
new ministry, is former Garibal'
dian. He is deservedIy popular
and is the only one who can reor-
ganiZe the Liberal party.
Disturbances among the Swiss
Guard at the Vatican continue.
Forty have been dismissed. Some
fanatics inside and outside the Vat
lean are tampering with these mer'
cenaries for the purpose OF creating
difficulties for the Pope.
Troub,es on the Gr.cinn Border.
ATHENS, March 1.-The Insur'
gents are very active in Thessaly
Epirus and Crete. Fresh outbreaks
In Macedonia are expected.
The Post says.
BERLIN, Mar 1.-The Post says
that measures must be taken tt
prevent the Dardanelles and Bull
garia from becoming Russian prop
erty.