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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19
An Old Wrong Righted.

Twenty-Five years ago o free mulatto
woman Of Ohio was kidnapped in kentucky
and sold into slavery in Mississippi, where
she remained until liberated by the down.
TALL Of the peculiar institution" Against
the person who sold her she has now recov-
cred in an Ohio court a verdict of two thou
sand five hundred dollars. This is not q
liberal equivalent for the loss Of liberty and
for fifteen years hard labor on Gulf State
plantation I; but it is far better in the cir
cumstances than no equivalent at all, and
it is large enough to cover the principle
that the wrongdoer must pay. II the many
histories that were formerly circulated Of life
in the border States were not more romantic
than they were generally believed to be the
principle involved in this recovery must be
applicable to o great many cases yet un-
tried. Here is field in which the spec
ulative attorney may run down many q
nimble sixpcnce. Henrietta Woods case is
good exhibition for prosaic times of what
may be done by
The patient search and vigil long
Or ono who treasures up a wrong
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19

TmE WEATHER.-The barometer continues
high on the Atlantic coast aud over the Middle
and Eastern States In the Central Valley ,lis.
trict and the Gulf States IL is below the mean,
but in the Northwest and western section of the
lake region it is quite low. The storm centre
which on Wednesday was ia the Platte
and Lower Missouri valleys has moved north.
ward aud slightly eastward, and is now
moving over Minnesota with very high local
winds but no precipitation Light rains have
fallen In the Ohio and Central Mississippi val
leys in the upper lake district and In the south.
The rains attending the Western storm centre
OH Wednesday evening were local and in very
circumscribed areas. High temperatures, how
sver, prevail in the West on the eastern margin
OF the low pressure, but low temperatures are
experienced ON the western margin. The
thermometer is low in the Upper Platte Valley,
Western Dakota and in northern New England
and the British Atlantic provinces. The wca-
thcr in New York and it's vicinity to-day will be
warm and partly cloudy or hazy, with occa
sonal light rains Tomorrow the conditions
will not vary much from those of today.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19

Although it is reported that the Congress
Is at last to be held the report needs con-
frmation. It is not, however, incredible.
Indeed, it is very probably true. All the good
efforts OF Germany have recently been made
with the sole view to bring about the meet
ing Of Congress of all the Powers as the
only safe issue to the difficult and strained
situation into which the relations Of Eng
land, Austria and Russia had been brought
by their conflicting claims. 1t was not an
easy labor to remove obstacles that were
related to national pride and the sense OF
national dignity. On points Of this nature,
as our readers will remember, the project
for Congress first fell through. England
refused to sit without o pledge that oil
treaty provisions made between Turkey
and Russia were brought before the body,
and she presented this demand Extensively
and with the implication that Russia
was dealing falsely by the other Powers
and had secret compact with the Moslem
Russia refused to concede the propriety of
this demand, partly, perhaps, because it
was insulting in its nature, and partly
because it was, In fact, unjust. BY what
device the susceptibilities on either side
have been overcome, If the Congress is to
meet we do not know; but there is an init
nation that Russia, which now submits the
Uhole treaty to the Congress, would never
have consented to do this unless sure that
she would be supported by all the other
Powers in her Interpretation Of all those
parts Of the treaty which she deems are not
of general interest 1t is quite possible
that the great magician at Berlin, waving
his wand in the eyes Of several cabinets
has secured pledge Of that nature as an
equivalent for the pledge extorted from his
neighbor. England was, for instance, re-
quested at one stage Of the negotiations to
recognize that certain provisions Of the
treaty were Of local and not Of general in
terest and to consent to their exclusion as
condition upon which the negotiation
might proceed. But she refused this propo-
sition and demanded that all the treaty
should be submitted in order that the
Congress might determine for itself this very
point as to what parts were Of general and
what Of local interest Few things could
be simpler thereupon than for friend Of
Russia to obtain the official opinion in the
several capitals on that point. An opinion
Of that nature given to Germany would be
held as pledge. and If the opinions were
found favorable to Russia she might con-
cede England's demand with safety, since
she would come through tho Congress tri-
umphantly. she would yield the point Of
dignity as to her opponent, but win the id
mission Of her case before Europe. And
this solid success would be an equivalent
for an empty concession.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19

what Has Become or the Dog Law
A case Of hydrophobia has developed
itself at Melrose, the victim being lad
nine years Of age. who was bitten in the lip
about month ago by Spitz dog. The
wound healed quickly, and nothing more
was thought about the matter until Tuesday
last, on which day the lad showed symptoms
of the disease. Whether he was ut that par
ticular moment suddenly seized with the
nervous excitement to which Mr.. Bergh
attributes the numerous deaths that follow
the bite of rabid dogs, or whether the
poison was actually working in his sys-
tenn, certain it is that the sufferings of
the poor boy were terrible until death
came to his relief. AS several other chill
dren in the neighborhood have been
bitten by Spite dogs war has been de-
clared against that treacherous breed, and
Spitz corpses ornament the roads in every
direction. We have . dog ordinance in the
city which requires licenses to be taken out
by owners, aud prohibits dogs from run
ming at large unmuzzled. This ordinance
now appears to be dead letter, and saga-
cious police justice on Wednesday last held
a man to bail for trial on charge of cruelty
to animals for attempting to kill dog
which was not only roaming through the
streets in violation of the law but was
amusing himself by swapping at and biting
the passers by. 1t is the duty of the au-
thorities to enforce tho dog ordinance all
the yenr round; but they are probably
waiting for some conspicuous case OF hydro
phobia to awaken them. The death of
the unfortunate lad at Melrose may have
some effect upon them, although we fear it
is too far from the City Hall to cause any
great activity among the officials. We be-
lieve Alderman Morris was the author of
the dog law, and it may be well for him to
make some effort in the Board Of Aldermen
to compel its proper enforcement.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19

One blaster OF rocks killed his man at an
expense of tour thousand dollars to himself,
and another tapped his man on the head
with fine specimen of a bowlder at the
moderate rate Of five hundred dollars.
These verdicts must take the profit out of q
great many blasts, and that is an unpleasant
aspect of the case for the contractors; but,
on the other hand, the result is at least
equally disagreeable for the persons OF
whom these reckless operators made in
voluntary targets. An expense of one thou
sand dollars would supply apparatus capable
Of making blasting safe pastime in a
drawing room, and if the blasters will not
supply themselves with such apparatus 1t il
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are iniudicious but not fatally obstructive.
The Resumption act of 1875 contemplates q
steady reduction in the volume of the
greenbacks down to the limit of three hun
dred millions. The proposed substitute of
the Finance Committee arrests that reduc-
ton, which has been in steady progress
since 1876, and forbids any further curtail-
ment of the legal tender notes after the 1st
of October next. The consequence may be, If
the bill passes, that. instead of three hundred
millions, we may have from three hundred
and twenty to three hundred and forty
millions Of greenbacks in permanent use
after the resumption Of specie payments.
In our judgment the smaller the amount
the better but still no absolute reason can
be assigned for tho arbitrary limit of three
hundred millions. The presumed inten-
ton of the act Of 1875 was to place the
limit so low that the residue of green
backs could easily be kept at par. But
if experience proves that three hundred
and thirty millions can be constantly
maintained at par that amount is as unob-
jectionable as the one originally fixed. The
amount OF legal tender notes at present in
existence is substantially at par to-day, and
their value cannot be less when they are re-
ceivable for customs and redeemablo in coin
on demand.
There are two questions which must not
be confused. One of these questions is
whether the greenbacks should remain in
circulation at all as part OF our currency
after resumption. Those who take the mega
tive of this question may be quite cor
rect in theory, but the Resumption law
does not rest upon that theory. 1t clearly
intends that three hundred millions Of
greenbacks shall remain in circulation,
and Secretary Sherman has said, with repe-
tition and emphasis, that he believes re-
sumption impossible in january without
the retention Of that amount Of greenbacks,
with authority to pay them out after they
IRE received into the Treasury. But If q
large proportion of the greenbacks are to be
retained the precise amount is q mere ques-
ton of detail Whether three hundred mill
ions or three hundred and thirty millions is
the appropriate limit depends on whether
the government can maintain the latter
amount at par. AS the existing quantity is
substantially at par already. and as their
value is certain to be increased by receiving
them for duties in October and redeeming
them in coin in January, the precise amount
is q minor matter. The more important
question of retiring them altogether must
be reserved for the future action Of Con-
gress in more settled times. The larger the
amount Of greenbacks retained the smaller
will be the field for the circulation of bank
notes, and SO long as both species of paper
currency are retained their relative pro-
portions is very subordinate question
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19

Mr. Joe JeGerson's Boston engaasmont begins on
tho ed inst. at the Boston Theatre
Tony PASTORS troupe commences .'grand rounds"
OF tho dramatic pickle. line at early day.
Emcrson's Negro Mins,rsls have succeeded the
"Cslebraicd Case' ut tho Grand Opera House. Cincn.
natl
Miss Clara Louise Kellogg and her mother, Er. and
Mrs John I. Ray mond and Mr.. j. T. Williamson have
taken passage for Liverpool the Gsrmanic, which
sails tho 18th Of June.
Tho number OF prcmaturoy bald headed young men
who may be almost any night from the galleries
OF our theatres Is something curious behold. Thcy
look ike u field OF white pumpkins.
The immensely Of the music business In this coun-
try may be inferred IRON tho statement that the
repertoire Of a single publishing house comprises
So 600 subjects or over nall million music and book
plates. ~
An Aimee concert viii DO given under the manage
mcnt Of Mr.. W. X Deutsch, at Booths Theatre, ON
Sunday, the 9th OF April Tnis viii be her last sp-
pearance prior her departure Tor London. The sale
OF seats has already CONNIE need, and the box office
will be open SUNDAY from ten A. NJ until ave y N.
Miss Maggie Mitchell. one Of stage favortcs,
takes benent as the Standard Theatre this evening"
prior to q visit through some OF the prin,ipsi New
England cities and the close Of the season. Few
artistes have more consistently and conscicn tiously
Aborcd 10 achieve the high honors Of her profession
than sho done, and there none who IN iIlus-
uating tho good which attaches to u excel her In
adorning It's ranks During her present engagement
she has exhibited al Of her wonted sarnestness aud
as Fanchon Little Barefoot ana the Pearl Of Savoy.
reproduced the exquisite stage pictures that have
made her name and reputation familiar
Tomorrow night the full dress and last rehearsal OF
'.Ths Sleeping Beauty" takes place a. the ACADEMY
Of Music Two public performances Of the panso-
mime will be given al the Academy next wock,
on Thursday aud Friday nights. Boxes can
be had Of MIRA Marshall o. Roberts, No. 1o7
r,nh avenue, ana tickets with reserved seats in
the hands Of MIRA r. II. 3. Townsend. No Ill Madison
avenue; Mrs b. r. Corlics, No. . wsveriey place,
and Mrs. Arthur Gilman, Now York Hotel. Full dress
IL especially desired by the managers. The procseds
Of the cntsrtainmsns 90 10 increase the Mount Yer
non Endowment Fund, which 10 TO be devoted 10 en-
beilishing and keeping In order the wsshinsson
Rrounds and mansion.
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The friends Of the Holahan Excise bill
claim that its defeat is not final, and express
confidence that II can yet be passed on a
reconsideration Of the adverse vote. How
ever this may be, the defeat of this and all
other measures looking to license law
fitted TO New York and advantageous to the
city in the matter OF revenue renders it oil
the more desirable that we should have a
registry tax on the sale of liquor and beer
by the glass The most earnest friends of
fair Excise law do not deny the assertion of
the temperance men that q great deal of our
paupcrism and crime Is attributable to the
excessive use Of strong drinks. 1t is on that
very account that an Excise law which dis
eliminates against the liquor trade by requir-
ing dealers to pay license fee is justifable.
The principle is that the persons who sell
liquor shall contribute out Of the profits
they realize to tho expense which its use
entails on the community in the shape of
paupers and criminals. But II is absurd to
pretend that fifty or o hundred dollars a
year is sufficient amount for dealer to
pay to the public treasury out Of such q
profitable business. A tax Of two cents q
glass on liquors and wines, and half a
cent on beer, would be by no means unjust
to the dealers and only fair to the tax pay
ers. If we are TO have no proper Excise
law, but to be left in our present condition,
the city will receive from licenses only
about one hundred and eighty thousand
dollars year instead Of four hundred
and fifty thousand dollars, as formerly, and
the charitable institutions will be the suf-
ierers. As the law Of 1867, now nominally
in force, restricts the trade to paratively
few dealers. and thus increases their BUSH
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19
Calling Receivers 10 Account.

The Senate resolution calling for infor-
nation from the receivers of bankrupt saw
ings banks Of all their operations and Of the
present condition of their trusts is timely
and proper. In many cases there is an APP
parently unnecessary delay in the declara-
ton Of dividends and the final closing Of
the receivers accounts Indeed, some re-
ceiverships have lasted for years, and the
expenses have swallowed up money which
ought to have gone to the depositors. The
Senate resolution requires each receiver to
state the nominal value of the assets which
passed into his hands. how much he has
realized therefrom. how much has been
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19

Once upon time it was thought that in
this country. and because it was this coun-
try, nearly everything would regulate itself.
1t was thought, for instance, that the aver
age American was such an almighty smart,
sharp, shrewd, unbeatable chap that all the
little tricks of trade would pass him harm
lessly by, and hurt him no more than tho
rain would flying fish, Nobody could sell
him poison ed milk or adulterated groceries,
because he would find out that the groceries
were adulterated and the milk poisoned and
60 to another shop, while rival trader,
whose goods were pure, would thus get all
the custom and the dishonest dealer die of
disappointment and hunger. On this
precious theory we got on for great while
without those wretched incidents Of s'pater-
nal government" laws to protect people
from swindlers in small traffic. But the
public is now pretty well satisfied
that the theory was not good or
safe one. Either because all the people
who want to buy groceries are not Of
the sharp species. or because one shop
keeper is MS ready to cheat as another, it
turns out that the public here, as else
where, is the victim of swindlers, and we
have been compelled to resort to that part
of the machinery of 1.-THE effete despotisms"
of Europe which prevents men from doing
what they choose when they choose to be
dishonest in the sale of certain of the neces-
saries of life. As to some other facts of
equal moment we are still in the partial
enjoyment Of our primitive liberty. People
may sell US medical advice Of the most
trashy character with very little restriction
from the law. This advice may be adulter-
ated with ignorance, conceit and lunatic
theory, and the only remedy is that if we
die in consequence Of taking it our heirs
may sue the vender, aud what they
will probably get by the suit is
not to be named in good company.
This condition il one of the remaining
relics OF our green and bumptious days Of
faith in the good intentions of mankind,
and one that will least apply in our present
social condition. It is al imperative de-
mand Of life in great cities that medical
charlatanism and quackery shall be strin-
gently depressed by law; that the people
shall lee protected by the authorities from
swindlers who trade upon their credulity
in subjects in which, from the nature of the
case, they cannot themselves be judges.
We trust, therefore, that the proposed iegis-
lation on this subject may receive some
attention at Albany.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19

THE CEREMONIES in the synagogucs and in q
large portion Of the Christian churches this week
present a marked contrast. In the one the feast
OF the Passover, which commentaries the ex-
odus of the Hebrews from Egypt, is celebrated
with hymns OF thanksgiving, while in the other
tho great tragedy of the death OF Our Lord is
appropriately recalled. To-day is Good Friday
when the ceremonial in the Catholic churches Is
peculiarly impressive. Business ia Wall street
will be generally suspended and tho courts will
not he In scranton.
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ness ana profits, it is only just that they
should pay This tax. Besides, the adoption
of tax registry for. drinks would be an
effective check on unlicensed houses. whose
character would be at once apparent by
the absence of the registering machine.
The temperance men in the Legislature
should be the most earnest supporters Of
such law
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19

CnTAIS HARRY WARD. aged one hundred
and one, who fought in the War Of 1912,
stepped for tho first time in his life yesterday on
q railroad car, rode into Watcrtown, in this
State. and made out an application for a gov.
erpment pension. lie is reported to be as active
NJ at sixty, and will strive to draw his pension
with duo punctuality for the next fifty or sixty
xears
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19

II REPORTS from the West be true the Indian
Ring is ut some Of its old tricks. There are un-
pleasant rumors Of Wholesale corruption ut some
OF the agencies Immediately west of Sioux City,
and under the direction Of Generals Sherman
and Sheridan the agency at Fort Thompson has
been seized by military officers preliminary to
an investigation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19

fit that the consequences should fall on them
and not on others. But this is a case that
should not be left to the remedy of civil
suit. Every blast discharged without a
permit should subject the blaster to heavy
fine, and the permit should not be given
unless the Department of Public Works is
satisfied as to the way in which the blasting
il 10 be done
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19

ALTHOUGH resolutions strongly condemnatory
Of the new tariff were adopted by representa-
tives Of the sugar interest yesterday the trade
does not seem to be unanimous in its opposition
to the measure.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19
Il RIPPLE SHEET.
NEW YORK, FRIDAY. APRIL 10, 1878.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ADyERTIsERs-Io
insure the proper classification Of advertisements
Is absolutely necessary that they be handed in
before eight o'clock cre,.y crening
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-The stock mar
ket was less active and prices were generally
lower. Gold was steady all day at 1OOas
Governments bonds were firm, States steady
and railroads quiet. Money on call was easy at
B q per cent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19

WHAT Ais THE CLERGYMEN Am ex-priest
was found guilty of murder in Pennsylvania a
few days ago, and reverend gentleman in New
Jersey has just been indicted Tor an alleged ut
tempt to poison his wife.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19

Inc probabilities are that TIE ,centher in Near
York and its picinity to-day ,cM be carm and
purity cloudy or hay, Nth occasional light rains.
Tomorrow the conditions sciH not rayy much
from those of to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19

The RULES adopted for the selection Of an
American rife team throw the competition open
to all native born citizens. Let US hear from
the far West the South and the East.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19

Tue GOLD OUTLOOK continues to brighten.
Boston is ready, but afraid of Congress BAL
timore waits upon New York; Philadelphia
sticks ut the fraction; Buffalo, Richmond, Ind,
Columbia, ). c., and several cities in Iowa
have resumed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19

The BANKRUPT Law stands good chance of
repeal 1t has been determined by the Judi
siary Committee Of the House to- if possible
place the Senate bill its passage as soon as it
comes before that body.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19

JUDGE HUNT, OF Louisiana, has been nom-
mated for the vacancy on the Court Of Claims
bench, and the New Orleans Collectorship is
still in the political lottery.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19

STEAMBOAT PROPERTY does not seem to be in
much demand. The boats of the defunct North
River Company put up at sale yesterday had to
be withdrawn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-19

The WASHINGTON SQUARE ARMoRY project
has very properly been killed by the Senate
Committee on Cities The parks must be held
sacred.