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New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

most careless observer. Secondly, the forceu
overflow of the idle working population
OF the cities and towns INTO the yet un-
opened territory has brought our agricultural
resources before the people as never
before. The number OF emigranis fom
the Eastern cities to the West and Southwest
more than trebled in 1879 the number of
any previous year. In each OF these in
stances. be it remembered, an uneM-
ploved half starved mechanic, clerk or
professional man has become 'ii'r
of the soil the consumer has become a pro-
ducer, and by 80 much the material wealth. oi
the country has been increased
Heretofore. as we all know, The tendency
of capital has been into the cities IN THIS
year it has been turned in million uhy
rlls to the opening up of the Donnu-
less resources of the wilderness. We be-
GIN to see that the future success OF
the United States ~ whole Will be
no. that of a nation of small shopkoepers, but
OF ? nation of small manufacturers and lar
mers. No country has ever had enduring
prosperity in which the lanc was held Dy
large tenares and of necessity was worked
~ let ont Mt terms ruinous TO the
lahor.ng class. Russia has tried that plan ana
failed SO has England; so have our own
Southern States. In every case the result
has heen the same-a luxurious dominant
caste, hopeless malcOntent peasantry;
haif-tilled WORKOUT land cruelty and indif-
ference of the wealthy to the poor; want ana
insurrectlon The events of this year Indicate
that we are not likely to make this mistake.
The exodus of the negroes from The South
hos n,,de of our own sprfs small farmers, and
will drive the Southern land-hoder to
personal supervision and more detailed
method of working his soil, a method which,
however dsagreeable, will prove in the
end to his advantage, pecuniarily and
morally. The emigration from both
England and Ireland during this year has
been largely of the tenant-iarmer class. Like
our own negroes they are beginning TO ap-
preciate the advantage to a man in
owning the ground that he works. Our
dairy farmers are Just Weakening TO the almost
illlmrtabe markets open Tor their products,
and the necessity for their best skill and care
if they would command these markets. Our
wool-growers told the same story few
weeks ago.
In short, the whole Nation during the
year Just ended has discovered within itself
an mexhaustble source of steady, enduring
prosperity. When we emembeT too that the
farmers life thus recommended to our people
is one of she most wholesome for body and
mind. most free from temptation, and produc-
tive oe tho quiet domestic virtues which give
to a people solid rauk among nations we can
understand the value Of the gilt to us of this
wear
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

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ErsNfss CHANCES ID Poye 81 colnmn
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New-York tribune., 1879-12-31
I" "SETRNTNHINED

A circular has been brought to light which
appears to have been dispatched to the "coun-
"ted-in'' candidates in Maine, urging them to
assemble early at the Capitol, each attended
by "tep good men, who will stand by their
friends in the event of any opposition to the
Fusionists' taking their seats. The plan which
such a circular outlines is so natural n sequel
TO the previous parts of the enterprise that
nobody will hesitate to believe in 1t. The
conspiracy seems to have begun with the prep
aration of pitfalls for the returning officers
such as the issue of imperfect and misleading
blanks. Then doubtless the word was passed
TO Democratic town-cleiks to be on the alert
Next the Governor and Council did their secret
work The iiual step, to which all these pre-
lminaries lead, Is the mastering of mob TO
give forclble effect to the scheme of usurpa-
ton, in case the defrauded people attempt to
resist 1t.
How vividly all this recalls the incidents of
tho inauguration at Columbia in 1876, and
the establishment of the fraudulent Democratic
Legislature which assembled there in defiance
of the decisions of the Canvassersi During the
last days of the contest over the returns bands
of men in red shirts hocked to the
Capital. Ostensibly they came TO the State
Fair. but it was noticed that they haunted the
courtroom and the State House, and disposed
themselves In menacing positions, and that
they were much more heavily armed than Wis
itors to an agricultural show have any need
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

ForMGN.-An attempt was made yesterday to
assassinate the King of Spain. - The British
troops under Colonel Norman have been attacked by
40 Afghan force which was repulsed. =
fnt-c!ass carriage OF tie train wrecked
IN tho Tay has been found by div
ors. = The agitation in Bosnia and
Herzegovina Is becoming more serious. -=-= The
storm If sunday dd great damage Ia Great Britain.
=- Iac Beers of IiansVall demand indepcn-
dence
DOMESTIC .-Governor-elect Cornell arrived nj
Albany and took uP his residence al the Executive
Mansion. = The surrender of the lte murder
els IA considered doubtful. - At Boston
a mother was shot by her daughter -=-= The
loss on buildings by the Boston fire Is esti-
mated at SI5O.OOO. =-=- Arms have been
removed from Baupcr, Ne. to Augusta :;
khe Governor has made reply to Ex-Governor
lor,ill. -- Ex-senator Stewards residence in
Washington was damaged by fire. === Sec
gary sherman has written letter
3 4poslnc Sia per cent bond and favoring 4 per
'csnt bond == The PENNSYLVANIA Republican
Convention Will be held February 4, 1SSO.
CRY AID SUBURBAN.-TmE TmBUNa's exposure
OF the Wali-,t. swiudling excited much interest.
= The Supreme Cont General Term. decided
in iavOr OF Sidney II. Nichols. =-= Recorder
Hackett was bui.ed. == Ianmany and Anti
Tan many are much divided. -= Cha>tiuc Cox.
application for lew trial was denie, -= David
Lesyitt died. --- The New-YoIk Central is in
creasing its terminal facilities. - new mining
exchange rs 10 be started. -= 1ue port Is crowded
with shipping. 60 The publication of the list Of
persons who have sworn of p personal taxes Is
continued. ===- Gold value of tho iesll-teudcr
silver dollar l4l2l2 grain.l $50 cents. Stocks
opened active and higher. but afterward were duh
and declined closing weak.
TuE WFATuEr.-1RBUNr local observations indi-
cate cooler and generally clear weather Tier
momeicr yesterday: Highest 49o; lowest. 2Io;
aYerncc. 3Oo
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31
MUSIC AND TIE DRAN4.
MIR. EICHBERG's PUPILS.

MR. EICHBERG'S PUPILS.
1t was an uncommonly interesting concert thas
was given at Chickerng Hall yesterday afternoon by
some of the pupils of Mr.. Julius Eichberg director
of the violin department in the Boston Conserva-
tory Of Music. The performances showed that it "
quite possible to obtain thorough mastery OF the
violin in this country. The scholars wero very
young. two beng young men. neither of them over
twenty and four grls the eldest of them still under
seventeen. aud the youngest apparently not over
fifteen. They all play the violin. and two Of tho
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

The First Baptist Church In Chicago being highly
indignant that its pastor, the Rev. DR.. Lorimer.
should be charged with piagarizns his sermons
from those of the Rev. DIR. Parker, of London. has
soothed Its irritated feelings by raising DIR. Lori
mers salary. There is something in such parochial
affection which reminds us of Tom Moore's couplet
- know not, care not. if guilt's in thy heart;
know that love thee. whatever thou art" And
now as DR.. Lormer is to be so handsomely paid. in
simple justice to those who have been so generous
to HIM, he should have all his wits about hm. and
especially ms memory while preparing for the sa-
cred desk. We have said his memory, but IL he
breaches whole pages of other mems matter from
recollection without knowing that it is not his own,
perhaps little judicious forgetfuness rs what is
needed.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

New Jerseys favorite sons is complete which
does not include the name Of Ex-Governor
Bede, and his faithful friends insist that any such
catalogue is constructed on a malicious plan
unless the ex-Governor's name stands Num-
her One on tho list. Governor Bedle himsf
straightens IN and diates whenever the Presidency
Is mentioned in his hearing and apparently rejoice,
as n strong man 10 run a race
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31
amnsemenis ano tileeiinss Go Night.

BROADWAY OrFRA UOrST-2 aud : :, The siratesls's
pALl's IuEAIRK-3 divorce . An A"''"'
Might" -, ~ eta
NTw YORK AQUAEiTN- -ihtv ana ENchlhs'
PARk InFAiRE " Fairfax - 1,.,-
sAN IN ,NrIsco MINSTEEiS' OrTrA HOUsr-NarleiJ'
SfasralI tHIhATRt--l3O and : "friuceSs lo'o'
TNIo> SQyA ARR THEATRE" Frcuch tlAts
WAlrAcfl'- THEATRE " SIC Stoops 90 Conquer.
Kosrrn 4 BIAL's GAHDFN-Concert.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

The news comes from Vermont that Senator I'd
munds has written to a personal friend in Barring
ton that he Will not resign his seat IN The Senate for
one on the Supreme bench. the pressure upon him
having been so great 20 remain where he ls The
rumOr may or may not he true, but the whole
Republican party Will hope 1t rs. In view Of the
threatening attude OF IKE Democratic party. men
like Mr. Edmunds cannot be spared from the Senate.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31
Garcelon mistakes infnmv for fame.

1t looks as if the President were too san0uine in
his hopes for a peaceful solution of the Maine
trouble The Democrats have loaded themselves
with the disgrace of the theft and they know they
can't rid themselves of the burden by surrenderng
the plumber They will be likely, therefore. to toll
low Sprlnger's advice, and stick. GaTcelOn clearly
does not intend to back down 10 follow any
course winch may defeat his scheme. The only hope
of peaceful and inst settlement at present visible IS
in the appearance of two cofntea-In Dem
Ocratic members who are 100 honorable 70 take tho
share ia the plunder allotted 10 them. This ought
not tO DC too much to expect, but II probably u.
A Western paper aludes to GarcelOn rs being "a
greater inventor than Edison" lie certainly shows
great familiarity with elect-trck matters
Fernando Wood seems to have abandoned his
tariff projects and turned his attention To funding.
lie has tendency evidently. TO waste his energies.
He devoted great deal of time and ingenuity to
the construction of a tariff bill, when be must have
known at the outset that he was labonng In ydin.
As for the funding business, Secretary Sherman
seems TO be taking care n that very we'll and while
Mr. Wood has "A perfect right 10 interest himself IN
IL there are other ways IN which he can use ms
talents which will be more ben etcal 10 his party.
If, Tor example. he were To invent a scheme by
which the Democrats c0uld pay OF the heavy mort
CAGES which their laundering has fastened on their
prospects. either by funding otner process, lie
would confer great boon upon them.
The iavorte quotation of the Democratic editors.
which accompanies all their chucklIDg over the Re-
publican indignation about Maine, is: No rogue
ere felt the halter draw with good opinion Of the
law" They it with all the feeling which springs
from a lifetime of bitter experience.
disciple of Cipher Reform rises TO say that
"Tilden Is IN the hands OF the Democratic party"
Oh 10. he isn't. If he were he would have tho
breath squeezed out of him IN no time. The Demo-
cratic party Is IN the hands OF Iildrn That Is tho
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

Governor Van Zandt accepted the Russian
Mission 10y letter. and revoked the acceptance
by telegraph. Ii is intimated that the Cover
nor thinks the climate of the United States
Senate would be more comfortable than that
of Russia.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

The recent acquisition of land on the Hudson
River at Sixty-sixtb-st by the Central Railroad
IS part of comprehensive plan for increasing the
terminal facilities Of that road. -Four addi-
tional piers as is stated i'll an article on
another page, are to be built, and if necessary
more elevators will be erected
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31
THE NhWS THiS MORNING.

WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 81. 1879.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

Captain Williams says he can "cean New
"York aud keep it clean," with the present ap-
preparation, if he is allowed to hire and dis
charge the men he chooses to hire and discharge.
This is a broad hint to the politicians to get
out of the way. and the politicians. in the
present state of public sentiment, would be
wise to do il.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

Whatever may be said of the present race
of European kings, it must be admitted that
their would-be assassins are the most incom-
petent set of men alive. The contemplate and
clumsy fellow who attempted yesterday to
shoot tie King of Spain while his youthful
bride was at his side, is a fit successor TO the
fanatics and murderers who have been
simultaneously displaying their appalling
meanness of soul and their miserable
craftsmanship in various capitals of Eu-
rope during the past year or two. Con-
sidering the dangers TO which king is ex-
posed and the fact that he must rely almost
wholly upon Others for protection, he must be
regarded as one of the most dcferceless of
human beings, and the guilt OF an assassin
is so many degrees greater than that
of the ordinary murderer. Fortunately
the skill of those who have tried this
role recently has been far interior 10 their
malevolence. Gonzales succeeded yesteTday
only in slightly endangerIng the ie Of
the Kings footman. This was all the grand
European assassination confederate came
TO IN Madrid. II it were l.. that
such an organization is believed T. exist, it
might be worth while to ask why ny one
should want to kill a man s. thor
oughly no1ensive, both as a man and a
sovereign, as Alfonso. The acclamations
with which ais escape was received show that
the anti king conspiracy has defeated itself. as
usual, by strengthening the sovereign. so bascly
attacked, IN the affections of his people.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

The letter addressed by Secretary Evarts to
Ex-Governor Mccormick, which is printed
elsewhere with Mr.. McCormicks reply, con-
veys well deserved compliment 10 a man
who has distinguished himself by his fidelity
in public office. Mr.. Evarts asks whether Mr.
Mccormick would accept a diplomatic APP
pointment, and III intlmatiug the Presidents
desire that he should 90 so expresses also the
hgh appreciation in which his work as Com
missioner General ut the Paris Exposition is
held by the country. In reply Mr. McC COrmick
savs frankly that he has TOO long neglected
his personal interests in the discharge of pub
lie duties, and must dechne>t honor. 1t IS
an open secret we believe, that Mr.. McCOr-
mick while in Paris spent for the benefit of
the United States more than three times the
salary which the United States paid him.
After having made concessions like these, 1t
IS not surprising that he feels the necessity of
devoting some attention TO his own business
affairs This is to he regretted because he
wonld have made an excellent representative
of our country abroad; but having enjoyed
the fruits of his exceptionally capable service
IN Paris without making any adequate return
for 1t. we have no right to complain If Mr..
Mccormick finds himself unable to continue
such sacrifices.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

II is only people furnished with limited
knowledge of the resources Of New-Jersey
who imagine that the raw material
which that State has TO offer for Demo
cratic Presidential candidates has been ex-
hausted In the putting forward of Parker,
Randolph and McClellan. No catalogue of
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

4 telegram from Panama wasrcccived in this city
last Saturday evening STATING that President Prado
had arrived there on the 9th. and that he was on
his way to the United States. The gentleman who
sent tins news said to be trustworthy man. and
having lived for many years in Peru, it is TO be pre-
sumed that he knows the President when he sees
hiA No mention was made in the dis
patch of any disturbances In Lima, and this CON
firms The statement of the Peruvian Charge DAT
faires, that perfect order reigued at the Capital
Upon the whole it seems probable that President
Prslo has left Peru. and yet 1t may b. premature
to consider this departure a." flight" The prices
of saltpetre and South American securities will no
doubt remain at present quotations until some fur
thcr intelligence is received from the seat of war;
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31
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New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

The unofficial literature of railroads is full OF
Jokes, and some of them are among the best I'D
the language too But none of them eNcels'
for grim humor, one which has just been em-
balmed IN the official reports to the State En-
ginecr. The Forty-second Street, Manhattan
vile. and St. Nicholas Avenue Railroad
solemnl, assures that official that the company
was ready to build its road, but could not OBJ
tain the necessary steel rails" and
50 was compelled to postpone building
until next Spring. Meanwhile an injunction
supposed to have been instieated by the COM
pany. absolutely prohibits the br lng OF the
road and so, as TIE TRIBUNE explained the
other day, rrolonGs the charter upt'i there
has been an opportunity 20 lobby an tension
through the Legislature A chrome s.ould be
offered for the manufacturer of i" steel rails )"
whom the FoIty-second Street Company has
impored for an immediate supply OF that
article and the Legislature, when the appll-
cation for a renewal of the franchise comes
up, should think twice before granting 1t.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

The Solid South is at present totally eclipse,, 0y
he Northern rlYals OF its bnldOzers.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

slippery Jobs Of his to father without going out
of his way to approve that of Garceon. Pillsb,.r;
and
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

Ensiuess NoIirrs.
"ALpFRNEY BRAND"
Buy always oeNptNstD MiLN
BLAlR's PILS.-Great English gOut and rheu-
remedy oval box. ~ round 5uc sold at dr9sElss
DUMINY x Co.
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EXTRA QuAiiTT SIC"
Sureror 10 any Campagnos into this country
ANTHONY OTCnS
sole Agent in tio United states and CO mas
HoIIpaY PRESENTS in elegant Mrcrschaum
Pines 1rarhoders alsa fine Amber Gss al prices io
C. SIKH. 3t7 Bronuest. unaer occidental
Hotel
Isaac SMITHS WciehtleSs Silk Umbrella Will
be appreciated rs holidar fmemnrarce-
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debility. part nitrv " fc>u
complaints. relieved bv taking MfN>NANs ffiN
the only pfcaaiatin oi becl cont s
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New-York tribune., 1879-12-31
Aep-l}ork Daily Griblqise.

foUNOeD - HORACE Greeley.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

Governor Garcelon has insisted upon the re-
moval of arms and ammunition from Bangor, III
Order as he said, to test the sim
"corityn of the citizens. The removal was
witnessed by large crowds, but there was
no disturbance of any sort The Governor
pledges himself not to call troops to Augusta
unless there is an outbreak.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

The application for new trial for Chastine
Cox has been denied by the General Term.
Counsel for Cox relied largely upon the claim
that the conviction should not have been for
murder in the first degree. inasmuch as the
killing was not premeditated. but this point il
dismissed by the Court with the statement
that killing during the commission of felony
u murder in the first degree, under the exist
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

Governor Garcelon. OF Maine, TO BarAsdale. Of
Yazoo: Just look at my method Of dong things.
and hide your bead In shame Here's where We effect
the same result without blo0dshcd.'
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

The Seymour movement doesn't need TO be au-
,horpd A. has sunk
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31
ing statute, without regard to questions of

lng statute, without regalu 10 pueeuous vi
any sort.
Secretary Sherman has written an important
letter to Senator Morrill,. which will he found
in full IN our Washington dispatches. The
Secretary gives his reasons for believing that
an attempt to carry out Mr.. Woods scheme
for refundng at three and hall per cent
would he fatal to resumption. and urges tue
passage IF the bill providing for rcfunding IN
four pel cent bonds. which has been intro
duccd in both bouses. The opinion Is also
expressed that a complete retnndlng, even az
four per cent is "not at all certain" owing
to the revival Of trade and the increasing de-
mard for money.
The theory that the action of the Mayor IN
removing Commissioners and heads OF Depart
mcnfS !. in the nature of judicial action, ana
is not one 10 be governed by his personal
wishes. or even his personal views concerning
the efficiency OF public officer, seems III a fair
way TO hc established by the Courts. The ac-
ton of Justice Wesibrook III issuing writ oi
cerliorari to the Mayor for a review OF the
proceedings i'm the case OF Comml'slohtr
Nichols. 10 test whether the removal was maze
without sufficient cause. has been sustained by
a unanimous decision of the General Term.
The opinion of Justice Davis declares that it
rests entirely within the discretion OF the Court
to issue such writ in cases OF this character
and the appeal of the Mayor is therefore us
missed Care is taken. at the same time' 10
state that the merits of the case Itself nave
not been passed upon, and are not involved III
this decision.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

A disciple of Cipher Reform rises 10 say that
"Tlden Is IN the hands of the Democratic party"
Oh no. he isn't If he were be would have the
breath squeezed out of him in no time. The Demo-
cratic party Is n the hands of Iildcn. That is tho
only accurate summary of the situation.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

The Democratic party is slowly eglp.4 lc fact
that New-York is its pivotal State .or 1850. ami
that the pivot res.s in the buughOlc "f IilLcn's
barrel.
New-York tribune., 1879-12-31

The favorte quotation of the Democratic editors.
which accompanies all their chucklrng over tho Re-
publican indignation about Maine s No rogue
Ere felt the halter draw with good opinion Of the
law" They use it with all the feeling which springs
from a lifetime of bitter experience.