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New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
PUBLIC OPINION.

The chaplain of the United States Senate is
accused of making bimetaic prayers Let him be pun
ished by payment In silver dolsrs.-Uuea Herald Rep
The President appears to be awaiting the
drift of things carry him with it, leaving his anxious
friends without any positive measures ideas or acts to
give them material for inspiring the people with conii
dence-l Cincinnati Gazette (Rcp.)
The silver men are indignant at being called
repudatOuists but II noticeable and an nyarlaDe
fact that fat reputation takes place only IN those sec
fions the silver has prepared the way by
dulling the edge of public consciencel Post
Dem)
According to recent utterances, Senator
Blaine believes the demonetZaton OF silver unconsttu
tiOna speak palmer than words, his resolution
making silver a legaltender for half the amount OF
debt means that he only half believes decentralization
uncOnstitutona.-GUtic Republican CRep)
When the Republican party accepted the
benefits conferred upon it by the Returning Board 1t
became pledged TO certain respo
sbiities including the maintenance OF the Packard gov
ernment by all means within the limitations OF the Con
sttuOn. This understood by the party, ana II
showed no disposition 10 avoid Its observation-disclosures
ter Democrat and Chronicle Rep)
In South Carolina the people and the party
were pledged TO abide by the existing settlement OF the
debt aud tne pledge was given with complete kn0w-
edge o. IT'S meaning The National Democratic party
Will have heavy load 10 carry South Carolina should
fan from her high position and be- in Democratic hands,
as arrant a dOubedealer as under Scott and Moses.
charleston News and Courier tDem'l
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
York 70 leading Western cities. The figures repre-
sent the number OF cents charged per 100 pounds OF

As stated in Wednesdays TRIBUNE the rate from Phil
adephia Is cents less per 100 pounds on
first and second class goods, and cents less on
third and fourth classes. From Baltimore the differ
ence is 8 cents in favor OF that city on hrst
and second lcasses. and cents on third and
fourth classes II claimed by hr. Vanderbilt last
evening that this difference in favor OF those cities had
been made on OF the shorter distance between
those cucs and the West on the other hand however,
the Grand Trunk by recent ruling OF Mr. Fink Is
permitted 10 carry freight at less rate from Boston
othe West tnan the fixed tariff by the United states
routes because the distance by the Crank Trunk Is
ereaer The distance from Boston 10 the West 10y all the
United states lines greater than from Ncw-York TO the
same points the schedule rate from Boston Is tho
same a. from Nrw-iWk
Dispatches were received by Commissioner Fink. late
Yesterday afternoon. stating that the Grand Trunk. the
Vermont Central, and the Boston and Albany had
grcd To- adopt the reduced rates from Boston, the NJ
duction to take eject this morning. Largo shipments
continue 10 made from tins city To Chicago aud other
Western points by way of the Grand Trunk The Port
land steamer, Which connects NJ Portland WIN the
Grand Trunk went out from this port yesterday heayi-
Iy loaded with freight, chiefly for tho West.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15

on last evening. Justice otterbOug sharply denounced
the attempt to remonetze silver. The following reso-
tion passed.
We protest against all attempts to reduce the public
credit to the level OF public swndie by the quackery OF
unlimited silver and paper issue, as II is fact that
the liquidation Of the public debt by huctuating values
Is moral crime which can never be committed Win
depression In commercial relations and produce the
most drefu consequences We therefore call upon our
felOwczens to cooperate with US In the vindcaion OF
these principles.
The General Committee Of the German-Amercan In
dependent Citizens Association, passed resolution,
last evening, that IL was In favor " of an Excise law
with such regulation the proposed In the bills now
submitted TO the Legislature by James DAILY and LOUIS
GOebel. Such q regulation wOuld prevent both free
rum aud temperance fsnaticism, and regulate the
traffic on basis OF order and temperance"
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
BANQUET OF THE DARTMOUTH ALUMNI
ADDRESSES BY PRESIDENT BARTLETT, THE REV. DR.
TUCKER, AND OTHERS.

ADDRESSES by PRESIDENT BARTLETT, THE REV. DR.
TUCKER, AND OTHERS.
About fifty of the New-YOrk Alumni OF Dart
mouth College sat down the fourteenth annual dinner
at Demoncos last evening. The officers sat III solemn
state at table raised das at one end OF the room
Among those present Richard Is. kimball, Everett
7. Wheeler ii. NJ. Twombly, Amos Tuck. the Rev. Dr. .
C. Bartlett, Of Dartmouth. Professor o. T. Hubbard
George W. Carleton, Major I. o. Quincy Hiram Hltch-
cock Hosea Perkins Charles III. Woodbury.. benjamin D.
Church. the Rev. DR.. John f. Pingry; Daniel
Lancaster and Alexander X. Pum'ey, OF the
class Of ~, and John +. Emerson, OF 70. Ihe
three latter were the oldest members present
Richard B. Knbal, after IA brief speech, introduced
President Bartlett OF Dartmouth who spoke IN part as
follows: have come here tonight to pay my respects
- the alumni ol this college, for the college does not
In the halls Of Hanover but In YOU Dy you th cor
lcgc will make lts mark as IL has In the past snal say
words ab0u. the condition OF the college We nave
- dn effic We
have fine library OF 1900 volumes. While caiiS oar
mouth college IL has departure enougn 70 DC
To the name OF university While strong as our granite
hills we need little more Of yerdure and n0wers-tne
aesthetic must be added 10 the USEFUL lhcre snoun DO
department of AngO-aXOn, and IN genrfa phiios0phy
have speedy hOlcs Of opening an ART PaucIA' hhcn
we pass from this silver age tie golden an appeal
Will be made to the alumni Tor T2ooooo which we
need"
OF Dartmouth Asa d. Smith Speeches were also inade
by Amos Tuck who sketchcd his life as Congressman
twenty year. ago; by Everett r. Wheeler VINO gave
brief eulopy the late Dr. Peaseley OF TINS ety. ny
Hosea b. Perkins who talked on the subject oi Popular
Education, ana by Professor John OrlfOnauX, VINO
skeebed the life of his friend me ate Dr D.
Crosby cut or as he said before his race was hall rum
dead his prime aud has not lett MS peer lhe ioOW
ing officers were eected President Professor John Or
dronaux so Vice-Prt sldents-JWyn ynan Jones' Dr W. NJ
Chamberlain ana the Rev. Dr. W. j. Tucker; Secretary
Charles \. Carleton
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
FOR THE HOMGOPATHIC HOSPITAL.
TABLEAUs BY AMATEURS.

The Hahnemann Hospital on FOurth-ave,
between Sxty-seventh and Sxyeighth-sts Is now I'm
shed and from debt 1t will be ready for the recep
ton of pupils in few weeks Its friends are now max
ing an effort TO raise money for immediate current
expenses. On Friday evening and Saturday afternoon
next they give series OF tabeaus at Chickering Hail.
which they describe Gllmpses ofthe Arabian Nights
TO be presented by amateurs. young ladies and gentle
men well known in society. The price OF tickets for the
Friday evening entertainment is 2 that for the saur-
day matinee is 81. They be obtained only OF the
following ladies
Mrs Gordon ". Burnham, 12S Fifth-ave
Mrs. l.. G.. Bartlett, 43 West Eleventh-st
Mrs Chauncey NJ Depew, West Thirty yfirst-st
Mrs william OrtOn 4l3 West Twenty-thlrd-st.
Mrs W. H. White, West ThirtyfOurth-st
Mrs. salem II. Wales, 500 Fifth-ave
Mrs Clark Bell 80 West Fifty-ilrst-st.
Mrs. BanbrIdgc :. Clark. "a West fHty-third-st.
Mrs. Charles W. Durand, SO Madison-ave
The officers OF the Ladies' Hahnemann Hospital Ass0-
citation President, Mrs. Gordon W. Burnham; wee
Presidents, Mrs. Parke Goodwin, Mrs. Robert L. Stuart
Mrs. Walter S. Gurnee, Mrs &. +. Chckerng Mrs n L.
Stewart Mrs. Salem H. Wales Mrs. Josiah NJ. Fiskc and
Mrs. W. NJ KIngs.and.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
INVESTIGATING THE RAILROAD RIOTS

HARRISBURG, Penn, Feb. 14.-The Legisla-
tive Committee appointed some time investigate
the July riots made brief report to-day and asked for
additonal time and further appropriation
IN carry on the investigation. The request
granted The committee says that the work is
one of great magnitude and that soon after the taking
Of testimony was begun at Pittsburg conflict was
developed between the municipal authorities, County
officials military officers, and citizens as to the causes 81
Tie ROT each party having their own views, and all
heing most earnestly champoned. Investigation Will
also be made Of the Reading, scranton and
dnnnstown Iiots The committee says there was
an organization among railroad employees when precip
tated the trouble which was SO extensive as 10 el
brace the entire State and almost the entire country
The committee will sit again in Ptsburg next Ihufsuay
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
perior Criminal Court to-day, purged themselves q
charge of contempt and were discharged.
HoYORLNG MIR. ROOsEVELT'S MEMORY.
ADDRESSES AT THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB.

ADDRESSES AT THE UNION LEAGUE CLUE.
At the meeting of the Union League Club
last evening appropriate action was taken oD the death
of Theodore Roosevelt, Of the original members.
Joseph Fl. Choate made a highly eulogistic address
the character and public services OF Mr..
Roosevelt, and offered minute to be en-
rolled on the records OF the club ana 60 DO
sent to the deceased members family. The minute,
which was unanimously adopted speaks proudly OF M
R0oseyelts loyalty and courage in the early days OF tho
club, when unconditional loyalty was its only test IL
speaks OF him a masterspirit In benevolent enter
prises, example OF unseish public spirit. and
man OF careful Judgment vigorous executive by aud
inspiring personal presence .
The Hon. John Jay, in seconding the resolution. said
Mr. Roosevelts memory would live In the gratitude OF
bis numerous benefcaries and IN the institutions which
he had helped to cherish. His very presence was
blessing In social domestic life. In good
works, ms difficulties increased so his determine.
tion Increased. This trait conspicuously ex-
hibited in the organization OF the allotment
commission I'm the interest OF the soldiers
and in the delicate duties which devoved upon him In
Europe. Jackson s. Schultz also bore testimony In
brief address, to the character and patriotism OF Mr.
Roosevelt. letter from William T. Dodge, Jr, was
read giving sketch OF Mr.. Ro0sevelts public services
On the motion Of James H. Titus the club decided 70
publish a memorial pamphlet, containing the speeches
and the minute on the death OF Mr. Roosevelt.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
THE DRAMA.
PARK THEATRE.

four-act farce, called champagne and
OYSTERS" was produced the Park Theatre on Wednos-
day night and received with abundant laughter inter-
mingled in one two instances with few Kisses. rs
an adaptation from the German by Mr.. j. W. Shannon
of walacks Theatre, and is concerned with the per-
plexities of country clergyman who has committed
certain bunders OF indlscretons visit TO London.
The principal character is sustained with much humor
by Mr. James Lewis other parts filed By Messrs
lie Moyne, Magnley sayille and Bailey, Miss Maud
Granger, Miss Minnie Palmer, Miss Sydney Cowel and
Mile. Gabrielle Du saud. The run of the play is lin
tied 10 ten nights and have doubt that it will
amuse the town during that brief period
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
APPEALING FOR GOOD FAITH.
MORE DENUNCIATIONs OF SILVER.

MORE DENUNCIATIONs OF SILVER.
GEORGE CABOT WARDS PLEA FOR THE NATIONS
FAITH AND HoNoR-THE IMPORTERS AND GRO
GERS ADOPT A MEMORIAL-GERMAN-AMERIC
INDEPENDENTS OPPOSED TO RECONCILIATION.
President George Cabot Ward, of the Union League
Club, last evening made plea for National good
faith, and dwet upon the ruin that would
follow unlimited silver. A memorial to Con-
gress opposing silver schemes in emphatic language
was adopted by the Importers and Grocers' Board
of Trade. The Geman-American Independents
have joined the ranks of the declared opponents OF
the silver swindle.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
SAILING OF THE RICHMOND FOR BRAZIL.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 14.-The steamship
Richmond. with laborers and supplies for the Brazilian
railroad contract OF Messrs. p. & T. Collins, COM
peted taking cargo this morning and left Willow
Street Wharf at about 10 a. Ste steamed down the
river below South Street Wharf, where her passen-
gers were taken aboard Her cabin passengers num-
Der fortythree, including Thomas Collins and wife,
the sailing OF the steamer Richmond for Brazil
this afternoon circulated In the city that
there been serious disturbance on board between
the Irish and Italian labOrers and that three OF tho
latter were killed This Is contraGicted by tho
police, who say that the laborers were disatmed
previously their embarkatOn but that the vessel put
into wharf about mile below the starting point, aud
amidst considerable disorder put OFF one OF the Italians
who had become unry Further than tns the authori-
ties say there was indication OF trouble. The Rich
mond has anchored at Marcus Hook for the night, "
which place the police accompanied her.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
MIDNIGHT WEATHER RhPORT.
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS.
synopsis for TIE Fast "a Hours.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Is. l a. m.-The barom-
eer is highest in NewEng and. 1t is generally low in
the South and southwest but there is no we-defned
storm centre Light rain has fallen except in
New-Engand and the Lake Region. The temperature
has fallen In the Middle States aud New-England with
northerly winds, elsewhere ii has remained nearly
stationary. The winds IN general are variable, but
mostly from the north.
Indications.
For New-Eneland, colder, clear partly cloudy
weather. winds mostly from the northeast falling fol
lowed by rising temperature and falling barometer
the Middle Atlantic States, cloudy weather, areas
Of light rains, variable winds mostly from northeast TO
southeast stationary temperature stationary or falling
barometer.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
ANOTHER PROTEST AGAINST SILVER.
, 80, ,,,,,,- up,u mn ,upouTvps' .Nn GROCER,

PLAIN WORDS FROM 1HE iMPOITKRS AND GROcERe
BOARD OF TRADE.
The Importers and Grocers' Board of Trade
met Yesterday receive the rport of the special com
miee appointed to consider te subject Of the proposed
reone;zaton of silver T.. ". COrlies presented Tie
following report, and added that IL was deemed by the
committee better TO enter firm protest than have
prolonged discussion
The Importers and Grocers' Board Of Trade OF the
City of kew-YOrk respectfully but earnestly protests
against the passage of any bill remOnctziug silver, or
providing for the payment Of our Government debts III
any money but gold. As merchants and men OF business
deny the right Of debtors TO offer III payment oi ter
obligations anything less valuable than their promise W
pay implies. deeming such an act OF partial repnIa,i,1
dishOnorabe alike ia nation or IN individuals Deihs
articles OF foreign production, which must De phu lor
In gOld and which III daily by every ianlhy, we
realize be the burden or Increased cost
those who compelled TO receive deprecated cur
reucy In payment for their labor produce The evils
of deprecated and fuctuatng currency. from when
the country has severely suffered stu too app
rent not excite alarm at the prospect OF any egsla
ton calculated 10 defer the promised return 10 the god
standard Ia January, 1879.
After brief remarks by several gentlemen the report
WAS adopted and signed by the members Of the board
Comics are to be sent TO the President Senator Conkng
and Representative Wood
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
A coOD WORD FOR COLLECTOR ARTHUR.
n WV - 1rIs 1,ocor IILio and Co,,riey

We notice that an assurance comes from Adj
1ninisraon circles that the Collector OF the port Of
New York, General C. A. Arthur. is to remain undis
turbed in his office aud The performance Of his duties
President Hayes Such have been the efforts D various
quarters TO obtain his removal that he has been
brought cOnspicuOusly before the whole country,
and. although his trials may have subjected him
to much annoyance rejection. he and his friends
cannot but be grateful at the result No common man
could through such furnace and escape unharmed
To him the crucible has only been an instrument for
bringing out fully character that Is as pure as
gold No secret intrigue. public commission no rival
foes, ali the weapons used against Him. nave been
successful Standing to-day, he ever has the most
courteous the most popular the abest Collector of this
great port now let him have peace.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
CONFERENCES on FREIGHT CHARGES.

oBJECTIyG TO DETERMINATIONS AGAINST NEW
YORK.
The special committees of the Chamber OF
Commerce and OF Importers and Grocers Board Of
Trade appointed to decide upon plan for removing
tho present determinations against Newiork
I'm railroad freight rates, met yesterday In the
Chamber OF Commerce rooms to confer with Commits
sioner Tisk There were present Charles &. Smith,
Jackson T. Schultz T. II. ThuTbrr, B. h. sherman, VIII
liam A. Booth William T.. Dodge. jr., and Benjamin o.
Arnold representatives Of the Chamber OF tODmefcc
aud Harvey Farringtou, Bowie Ddsh, ana DhVlu
NJ Turnurc from the Importers and Grocers loaru OF
Trnde. Tho session secret, and lasted about
two hours. Charles ). smith, the chairman,
said after the meeting, that II was purely informa!a
mere dIonted discussion Of the relations between the
merchants ana the railroad The members OF
the committees obtained the views or Mr FINK as t
what they could and cOud not do No plan was decided
upon, the discussion being merely preparatory
10 the meeting Saturday morning next, when Prcsl
dent william H. Vanderbilt, OF the New-York Central
and Receiver ii. j. Jewet of the Erie Railway VIII
meet the Chamber OF Commerce Committee at Mr. van
derbit's Office 49,, a., n
elimination made the rates for transporting oil from
the oil regions this city by rail IL WAS cohteied
that the Western roners enabled To transport fe-
fined oil AT such rates that the interests 0f the sea-
board reIiners were harmed. the difference In the
Client To allow Eastern refDers 10 compete success
fully with tho West and here ought To he rcao1nrt
mont OF by the railrOa IS n was also
stated that the railroads were building new caIo Tor
CARVING refined oil, with capacity or 100 Darirs OF
fOrty-iyc gallons cach aud would bring loO Dartels
AT the price at whicl they nov brought eighty par
rels. TINS would inure the scabOard reilners VINO
brought their crude oil In bulk After cOhsleraDe uis
tee which has been in session for two weeks past rev
ing the trade rules.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
HONEST MONEY LEAGUE.

BALTIMORE, Md, Feb. 1O.-The meeting
called at the Academy Of Music tonight. to form al
Honest Money League, or association to prevent an
oreanized opposition TO oil movements looking
to n depreciation OF the buying power OF
money whether by debasng the coin or by
paper infaton," was largely attended by many OF the
ehans and capitalists OF the city John H. b. Latrobe
nresidad ana Messrs j. ii. Peasants. X. ID. Fisher II
b Tho,1nson Henry James. Q. Norton stewart, T.. ii.
MacGilh g. A. Won Lneerton aud James II. Barney
we're appointed executive committee W carry out the
objects Vt the league
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
THE LAMOYT PICTURE SALE.

LIVELY BIDDING, But LOW Professional RE-
CEIPTs OF S30,512.
The bidding at the sale of the Lamont pic
lures last evening at Chckering Hall was much velcr
than on the previous night. The attendance also WAS
larger and marked interest shown. Schreyers
"Cossaeks on the March" and the pictures
by Zamacois and D6taille were applauded when
nlaced upOn the easel. "Tne CoSsacks on the March
brought so 800 which the highest price paid Inc
proceeds of evenings sale-from about seveny pc
tuTes-amounted to rI71I2 On Wednesday night,
Sl3 400 was realized making total OF T3O.3l2
Below list of the pictures which SOLD ior sloo or
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
LATEST SHIP NEWS.
ARRIVED.

Steamship Genogan tBr) Lindberg Rio Janeiro JAM ~
Bermuda Feb 10. with coffee 10 r. p B0rand Crossed
the Equator Jan % Ion. 32 Feb ~ lat 80 IL lon %,
a vessels cabin painted white abont eet IN
height 30 feet long had been but short time Ia tho
water.
Steamship Crescent City Porter. Aspinwa Feb 4. with
mdse. and pass. TO Pacific Mail steamship Co.
ship Nevada Kruger Antwerp 81 days ballast ~ Muller
& Kruger. Anchored at sandy Hook.
(For other Ship yeics see Third PdJsl
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
Gpceial Notices.
Bangs & Co..
656 BROADWAY.
will sell at auction.
FRIDAY, Feb. 10, at $3.50 p. m.,


FRIDAY, Feb. Is. at $3.50 p. No.
A collection Of GOOD and RARE BOOKS relating to FL
NANCE BANKING, GOLD and SILVER, POLITICAL
ECONOMY &C. inEn glish French and German Also many
scarce and desirable books GERMAN LITERATURE and
q small lot OF MEDICAL BOOKS.
Neryou, Extn medical essay comprising series
OF leclues delivered kahns Museum o Anatomy, New.
York aud Of premature decline showing IN
dispuaby how lost health may be regsine aorng eea
debility being the result OF 20 years ok
2jc postage stamps Address
Secretary HAHNS Museum. 6ss Broadway New YORK
SATURDAY Feb I6. 1875. will close at tins olhce ON
TUESDAY at 10 for Europe by steamship Montana,
wa Queenstown: on WEDNESDAY. at IL a m for Lu'
rope steamship Partha via Queenstown on III l.S-
DAY. IL for Europe by steamship Gele via fyoutn,
Cherbourg and Hamburg and az IL m, for lrciahd "
steamship City Montreal via queenstown leOfresDonucnco
Great the Continent 10 be Forwarded D TINS
steamer be specially addressel on SAT- hDAf AZ
4:3O a. m for Scotland direct by steamship Victoria VIA
Glasgow aud at 80 a. m for GERMANY etc. by steamship
DonaiI Southampton and Bremen corresDore ce Tor
Great and the Continent 10 be orwarded Dy Ills
steamer specially addressed) and az 2 m Tor E
rope steamship Republic Queenstown corresO0ndence
or germany be forwarded by this steamer must DO
Addressed The steamships Montana. Paria and
mails Brazil direct Will leave NewIo teo lZ
the West indies via Bermuda and 81 Thomas
will leave New-lork Feb. Ia The malls for Australia etc:
Will leave Francisco Feb. ls The mails for China and
Japau will ieave San Francisco March l. ~ ,
SewYorK Feb. ., 1873 L. H. JAWS, fosunasooL
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
IF THE BLAND BILL Is PAssED-wHATi
From The Nation.
What wisdom calls for now is that we shal

resist st and 10 the utmost at every stage the Dill
is passed the Presidents veto lie should be cap
tvated by OF the "compromises offered seh as
Mr. Baines or Mr. ChTstancys every effort should DC
made TO 0calize the folly by State legislation Inc
country and most OF its manufacturing indus
try such New England, New-York and Pennsylyania
standard OF value and thought desirable making sill
yer legaltender at Its bullion value In god. lhls
would meet the unatcs and criminals with the only ar
gument which lunatics and criminals Understanding
argument OF impOssbility; II would save the business
listing disorder and would restoration OF conf
in Congress which is now so fatal TO all enterprise
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
HIGH VIEW OF JUDICIAL PURITY.
From

AS to the character of Judge Whitaker, who
presided at the Anderson trial, IL Is difficult with the
disposal 10 pronounce any definite opinion
Oh the charge Of dcfalcaton made against him. In any
case Judge that is good enough for the people OF the
State, Is good enough for the Returning Board IL is
shocking, doubt TO have deaulter on The bench-f
defauter he bebut IL Is behalf OF the whole cOmm
nifty that the thing 10 be protested against by outd
ers at all There is nothing in Andersons case. or
weiss 10 ente them TO be tried by an exceptionally
pure man. Judge Wnittakers charge lies before us and
appears To be extremely careful and fair,
New-York tribune., 1878-02-15
BOOTHS THEATRE.

The historical tragedy of 90 Richard H." had
not been presented the local stage for long period
when Mr. Booth revived it during the Winter of 1S7576
1t is understood that Mr. Booth in presenting the play
this evening" has yielded the solicitations OF many
friends and admirers. Mr. Booths performance of this
character is thought by learned and competent critics
Of DIR amatic art to be equal TO his impersonaon Of
KdJuLet