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win IL Destroy the Democracyt

The probability is universally admitted
that the Democratic party in Congress,
after having forced on the extra session
and opened with the Executive n conflict OF
the highest Importance respecting the
presence Of troops at the polls and respect
ing the Federal machinery for controlling
the elections through supervisors and dep
uty marshals, will now seize an early occa-
sion TO abandon the struggle and flee in
defeat and disorder from the field OF battle
which It entered with such loud display
and such encouraging promises. In fact,
we are told by both Democrats and Rcpub-
lcans that Congress Is about ready to give
up the whole dispute and sneak away like
n whipped spaniel from the presence OF its
master. We may, nay we must, hope that
Il may end differently, but the signs gener-
ally point in that direction.
What will be the effect Of such miserable
conclusion upon the Democratic party /?
Will it destroy the party, Or will a national
Democracy still remain after the whole
useless and shameful farce is played out
y The Democracy will be injured, no>CFoubt,
but we do not think that 1t will be de-
stroyed. Indeed, 1t has already passed
through so many calamitics that threatened
70 be fatal, including the greatest OF all, the
calamity OF protracted idiocy in its man
ayers, and has still come out alive, that 1t
would seem that hardly anything can pos
sibly put an end TO its existence.
The truth is that the Democracy lives by
virtue OF certain vital principles. Those
principles can never lose their power so
long as republican institutions are main
tanned in the country. This is why the party
has continued in spite Of every conceivable
blunder and disaster. This will, doubtless,
be the case now. The individuals who are
responsible for bringing TO so base ter
mination a conflict so momentous and so
encouraging against military power and
tyrannical laws, will be destroyed; but the
Democracy will remainl
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WilIinm LLOYD Garrison.

We think II safe to say that no man born
on the American continent within the pres
ent century has exercised n larger influence
upon the mind of the nation than WILLIAM
LLOYD GARRISON. His life, from early man
hood, was devoted uninterruptedly, exclu-
sively, uncompromisingly, enthusiastically,
TO the cause OF human freedom. II his efforts
were directed mainly TO the liberation of the
blacks, IL was because it was the blacks who
were enslaved.
Anti-slavery societies had existed in this
country long before the birth OF Mr.. GARRI-
BON; but before he entered upon his public
career the institution had acquired a new
hold in the Southern States which was very
strong, and threatened to be permanent.
This was owing principally to the enormous
value of slaves in the cultivation Of cotton,
greatly enhanced by the invention Of the
cotton gin. The manufacturing and trad
ing North united with the cotton-producng
South in demanding that the institution
should be let alone. Against this sentiment
GARRISON and his little band OF devoted fol-
lowers heroically contended, some Of them,
like LovEJoY Of Illinois, falling martyrs 10
their faith. By all Mr.. GARRISON was look
ed upon as the prime leader.
At later period disciples OF anti-slavery
ideas were raised up in both the great polit-
zeal parties, men like CHASE, SUMNER SEW
ARD, GIDDINos, ISAAC SHERMAN, PRESTON
KING. GREELEY, WILSON, and LINCOLN; but
first and foremost in the work Of emancipa-
ton, in the accomplishment Of which all
these statesmen aided, stands, and will for
ever stand. the name OF WILLIAM LLOYD
GARRIgOg
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SIMPSON. presumably . leading nautical
authority At the West, to whom he has
written, after broAchlng his desire, as fol-
lows:
"1havo very hne ship that can be made ready BY the
LIST Of June She draws about sixteen feet and woud.
suppose have dncplty in reaching st. Louis In June
and Cairo at any time Hut what desire Ia information
to the depth Of the water now, and a. may be
pected In June. July and August viii you obtain some
inform alton upon that subject and writs at
that may decide what can dor The inquiry may be
confined to the river above the mouth Of the Ohio"
Such Is the latest contribution OF the An
cicnt Mariner to the naval history OF his
ago From the last sentence OF the passage
just quoted 1t may be inferred that the sta
tistics, appliances, and intelects within his
own Washington bureaus have enabled him
TO determine the depth OF water In tho Mis-
sissipp below the mouth OF the Ohio; 1t Is
above Cairo that the unknown region lies.
to be explored with all haste by the naval
officer SIMPSON.
1t is to be feared, however, that tho An
cient Mariner aims at spectacular rather
than a strictly nautical effect in this start
ling expedition. Is he showing detection
toward ltho HAYES circus, and plotting to
run circus OF his own 1t must be remem-
bcrcd that he has never shown that patient
fidelity in waiting on HAYES at county fairs
that Lawyer EvARTs and Erring Brother
KEY have evinced. Last summer, for ex-
ample, he was afLen a.ipnketing tour on tho
briny deep, along the shore between Norfolk
and Portsmouth, while his brethren were
listening to HAYEs's weak jokes and measnr-
ing prize pumpkins at agricultural fairs.
Besides, he puts first, in describing his man
the people to see what kind OF thing IL is"
and only afterward adds, lat tho same
time get a lot OF recruits" Yet again he
says: ut would be a new event In st. Louis,
and perhaps would do the navy some good"
While, as II to put the matter beyond all
doubt, he subjoins the following incentive
for Major SIMPSONS exertions
This movement II carried out would benent the rail
roads In all probability. for the people would come In
large numbers from all directions to see man ofwar
Although Of the largest she Is splendid ship,
and would excite admiration"
Possibly IL may be urged that, rs the An
cient Mariners previous efforts at lmprov-
ing the navy have been largely directed TO
asking Congress TO subsidizc steamships, so
now he is really convinced that the true
path TO naval reform is in some movement
to benefit the railroads. But the underlying
object, after all, seems TO be an independent
circus; and tho Ancient Mariner, therefore,
may we'll be made subject for discipline at
the next meeting Of the Fraudulent Cabinet.
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The Controversy about Moore, the Poet.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sh.: Seeing
many discourses IN your pa1er Moore, wish TO say
something In his favor Moore the Of grocer in
Aungier street. Dublin; he born the year 1870
Like Pope he spod numbers and at thirteen years OF
had written printed sonnets Just at the proper
for Moore. Catholic students were permitted TO
enter the Dublin University, and the youthful poet took
advantage Of the relaxation lie could not OBTAIN de-
cree. but his obtained notice and praise. The
horizon was now at once Frightening aud darkening
Ireland the glare and smoke OF the great
luton assembled the armament Young Moore. might
be expected became Democrat and hynned the indie
pcndcnce OF the Green Isle and In feeling
Emmett In 1893 Moore made trip to this country. and
returned pleased with the rough ropubhcanisn of
the western World as II was then. seyeuty.hNc years
ago coune Of volumes OF ode and epslle eommomo.
In 1903 occurred the bloodess duel with Jeney. and
Scotch Reviewers hrst led to quarrel and thence 10
Moore commenced in is7 and conuR4sd iii As late as
ls4t The publication OF those g Irish Melodis;" which
,9sie for harmony and song shall ltseli iade away
beautiful muse OF NJ eonntIy-s Music which to use
lansuor OF dcspoudeney' burst Of turbulence dying
Ana Oh how ireland has loved these melodies Of
Moore! They came ON her IN time Of dependency 70
Was chi about her heart Her sraitade has Seen
lasting her satisfaction The people o. The Green Isle
no diversity IN their ardent undving admiration of
i61sa.n and scotland too II 1nay he tr1y said ,a
throughout Great Britain there scarcely passes social
AZ once bring with II the melodies Of Moore In Italy
France, IN Russia m Persia everywhere who're harmony
has its deNoecs there Will you hear these Irish
| either translated or IN their orgina, language
In 1917 one o his most brilliant works pearCd. Laa
| kooSh. lts success was splendid. After this Moore
Loves Of lie Angels" ana the "Fabies Of The Holy A.
lance" after coming back England he tiled In
gradual retirement with his friend the Marquis Of Lans
downe AT his esnte ot Bowood Here he passed the
portion OF the his lite in the midst OF his
friends, the charm and delight OF them all In 1875
Moore appeared prose The life sheridan
his nrst biography That OF Byron, suucrior the
other, came out IN 1850 and the following year he pub
lshcd the memoirs OF Lord Edward fltzgerad" In
ls27 he produced the "EpicurcAn" lie died in 1852,
aged - years ROBERT j. RKYSoLpS
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GLOOMY DAYS IN Russia.
Every Class Suspected, and Troops Kept I'm
der Arms In the Barracks.


The streets OF st. Petersburg are almost
deserted. No one not absolutely forced 80 to
do cares to walk for pleasure where he may be
struck by bullet intended for somebody else
or may risk being picked up. on suspicion. by
tho police. Indiscrminato arrests continue
and arc no longer confined to students or young
mon. Every clnss Is suspected, and among
those most recently transferred to tho State
dungeons are NJ. Stason. a Senator OF the cm-
pire; NJ; pythin. ono Of the directors OF, the
Imperial Bank; Prof. Faminzin; the wife Of
one of the Provost Marshals philOsopoT. and
several relatives of tho Chiefs OF the Secret Po-
licc Schulz and Dcntelm. besides many officers
OF the army and civil service. The troops are
kept under arms In tneir barracks ready TO
march at n moments notice. and neither The
Generals nor the Ministers venture out Of doors
except in closed carriages, surrounded by a
strong escort, OF cavalry. All business ia at a
standstill, aud no one can forcser the excuses
70 which the, p9bulacc may o9 driven 3y TINS
The Gar reached Livadia In safety. but will
he be in safety thore 2 His journey was attend
ed with, such precautions rs have boon rarely
drove to the railway station at ~ Petersburg
an nm ronaa ~ WIZ sa fTY wos
surrounded with n Gordon Of troops. to prevent
gil access at every stopping place along the
Of fifty yards from St. Petersburg to Lvnda
were posted sentinels with orders to shoot
wagon nicd with Circassian guardsmcn and
police agents preceded the ear occupied by his
Majesty and ~ nightlall honfrcs were lighted
to render the inspection OF the track possible
while all the service of goods and passenger
trains had been suspended for the proceed ing
four and twenty hours. The struggle had
fairly commenced. and only the future can tell
us whether the empire or its enemies will
prove the stronger. Although the ST. Peters
burg newsnarers DENY that Count Schouvnloff's
mission to Vienna has any such bearing, pub
lie opinion believes that proposals have been
made to Austria for the formation OF species
of holy alliance against Socialism and its twin
sister Nhilism. md that tho coming interview
OF the EmperOrs in June, at Berlin. will be
ratification OF n royal and imperial lengue for
monarchical preservation.
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GladewitE's VagarIes,


This morning Daniel Gladowitz was sent 10
the House OF Correction for fifteen DAYS for smashing the
Gindows AM lurnl,n[e Of ms dwelling Many years ago.
ways An eccentric man. and finally developed unmistk.
able symptoms oi insanity. one dHY he chartered n
greens shrubs ana iowcrs and then rode m great state
70 NeM lolk Guy, accompanied by an admiring rcuuuo
OF ifondS AMI entertained by the strains 0f brass band
4 small cannon had been placed IN the tower of his
brewery IN clinton street When he started RON the
brewery 10 TAKE me tram salute OF nine guns was fred
As soon ~ ne arrived IN New York despatch was sent
nome, ana several more guns fred from the tower
GAdewliz save out IN New HorK that he was an OK.
Duke Of MuricWhurg.' His arrival in such state accom-
PANIED ny brass band and u fun rrunue OF waters
created sensation until his true character became
khnWn Ihcn he was ridicu'Cd such an extent t,nt
We became hule 10 HIM, aud he returned 10 Detroit
haueMlN was Nulerlnteudcn of ElmWood Cemetery Tor
snort time, ana ON certain occasion lie pcrstd tn
giving iHnefeal honors 10 poecAL Atlast Gladc,,tI
'HYHt.V V Iti WFnu-h WIN all his money and was re-.
aISgd 70 PMelE tbs brewery m Clinton street became
iulg OF the past The dlNdeWiz who went iron, the
Nauoh court tins morning is shout so wears of a Inn
gray hfrei ami broken down before his time lie fol'
lows TIE occupation OF market garlcueE ~ w.
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The Ancient Mariners Newest Plan.

Ancient Mariner THOMPSON, though the
most aged member OF the Fraudulent Cabi-
net, Is unquestionably one Of the freshest in
feeling and youngest in initiatve-he is
never weary of putting forth green shoots
OF projects that themselves attest remark
able iuvenilty.
Undaunted by his recent failure TO change
the number of buttons on the regulation
coat, and the angle of inclination in the
regulation cap, the Ancient Mariner has
already abandoned the sterile field OF navy
tailoring. and now seeks pastures new for
his nautical industry in the nelghborhood Of
his own tempestuOus Wabash.
He has latoly secured authority from Con-
gress TO reinforce the personnel OF the navy,
which already seems tolerably we'll supplied
with men, considering the number OF ships,
by the enlistment of $50 additional boys, to
be trained as seamen; and now the bright
idea has struck him TO "havo as many Of
them from the West as possible, for the rea-
son that, in my opinion, a little infusion Of
Western spirit into the navy would be ad-
Vantagcous." Bending his intellect on the
strategy needed to accomplish this purpose,
tho Ancient Mariner has concluded TO send
a man-of-war up the Mississippi TO st. Louis,
"with the view Of enabling the people TO SEQ
what kind Of a thing it Is, and at the same
time get lot OF recruits" But having
reached that point IN his PLAN the venerable
tar evidently fell proy to the fear that
men-oi-war might not DO able TO float in
those regions Had 1t been a question OF
canal boats, he could have solved 1t from
his own marine experience; but In the actual
dilemma he has bad recourse t0 Major !. E
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What May he a Good Suggestion.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sh: We read
every day Of shocking maimngs and deaths from the
wheels OF street cars-scores every year-and yet
nothing il done to lessen the massacre Last month we
had with many others the heroic death Of charming
school glrl OF san Francisco To-Day. in New York 4
child Of 10 months Is before its mothers
and taken 70 It's home crushed and bleeding Surely
American inventors eau put stop to this I suggc 1
that each brake be extended down Within three.
quarters OF inch OF the rail with such brake the
front wheels could not roll person any size;
the person would be either pushed along on the track
thus Swing HIM or her fair chance for life
BRIDGEfoRI Ct, May -. &. D. RIrcHRI
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Seaside Board for Poor People.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir: I read
In today's suN card from II King about the Seaside
santArium. In which he says that arrangements are
being made 10 receive few OF the better class poor
people would IKE 10 SEND my wife ami two little ones
out OF the city few weeks during the summer hut
as am poor'man cannot afford 10 pay the prices
charged Tor summer board IN the country yet would not
want them 70 20 for nothing II the managers the
SEASIDE salhtarium do establish branch for paying
hoarders aud change reasonable rate Tor one would
ike 10 know Of It, and know OF several more ia my STA
uoh NNO "oulu HAc 10 KNOW oil II also. CLERK.
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Conneetieuts Democratic Ex-Governor o.
Decoration Day.

To THE EDITORS OF THE TIMES: In answer 10
your proposal TO receive contributions toward the
penses Of Decoration Day beg TO send the enclosed s25
In my Judgment the Common Council did well IN an.
propriAng only $50 and would ave done still better by
nppIopriatng nothing for the duty is not corporate
burden TO be imposed the grand list like highway or
sewer tax II is duty OF patriotism which belongs to
the private citizen, or rather privilege.
For myself am personally The debtor Of every true
son Of Connecticut who fought and thrice the debtor
every one who fell Tor the honor OF the state and for
Union
The hOnors we pay 10 our fallen heroes are Infinitely
petty and cheap In comparison their infinitely grand
ani costly sacrifices Very respectfully yours.
HARTFORD, May ~ 1879 r. ID. HUBBARD.
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NV The AnUlo.A fEhan Treaty.

LONDON. May 2i.-The Times. in leading
editorial article says Great has been taken not
to imperil Yakoob Khan's position by demands which
might excite the Jealousy OF his subjects Great Britain
demands no war indemnity. The khyber and Mcchni
passes which she RnneXes run through the territory
independent tribes In the assigned districts England
VIII have the right to locate troops wherever she cond,
els u necessary and TO construct military hghwAyI
The Ameer Will act In suboTdinauOn TO the British reR.
tive 10 foreign relations and affairs with the ernedae
frontier tribes British Resident at Cabu will forth.
W W. r BE appointed The treaty VIII give Great Britain
other cities but this viii not a. present be awaited
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just, In view OF the weakness and indlscre-
tions already manifested by the parties
since their arrest, we may expect some ad-
dltional disclosures from one or both Of
them. BENNETT will now have an oppor-
tunity 10 fulfil the promise Of his letter, and
take all the guilt upon himself; though It
would BIO much more in keeping with the
history Of other recent capital cases to see
them mutually eliminating each other to
axculnata themselves.
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AnImpatIent Mn.ic Lover.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN--Sir: have
seen announced that the city has made arrangements
with GrAfulla D0dworth, and Crook for music durng
the coming summer. Where Is the music to be- and
when will IL bcglnf INPAriKSr
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Were the Democrat. In Congress. Made with
out Bnckb honest

WHAT AN ORANGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT sAYs.'
Can 1t be possible that the leaders OF our
party are devoid OF all backbone1
While tho Republicans are aggressive and de-
termined. while they stop at nothing to gain
their points. our leaders march on apparently
afraid to make even n show Of Tight
With such leaders as these, who have trod in
this same path for the past twelve or sixteen
years. the Democracy are getting heartily dis
gusted. and tho SOONER we get rid Of them tho
better It will be for the party for 1t is an impos-
slbility to keep 1t intact with men at its head
who possess such a small amount OF political
saRacity and grit
For years on years our leaders have contrivod
and executed series OF blunders which have
made us ridiculous In the eyes Of our opponents
and Of the country.
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Mr., Robcson should volunteer to holm proso.
iut ue man VINO Is accused OF rohhng Nava Contractor
udlseom ol Ftluo worth NJ bonds IL WAS while srrv
ims under koneso as bureau official that the poor
scant earnings NN ava
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Mr.. lie Due. Costly Crop Report.

We AFRO forced to believe that Mr.. Commits
Noncr lie Due as crOp reporter, ia good deal NJ
fraud lis last official manifesto as to the condition Of
the growing wheat is dated the is day of April and
It WAS over six weeks from that time before the public
was put In possession of the limited amount Of
formation which the Commissioner had TO give. OF
c9ur ot cent worth Of value attaches to report
" tins kind yet there employed m its compile tOn
at handsome salaries besides the Commissioner chief
clerk, dishursing clerk, RstatstcHn. entomologst
a hotanist, chemist. an assistant chemist. micro.
scoplst superintendent OF garden and grounds libra.
rlan aud a superinte ndent OF seed division.
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The assertion now comes from Yokohama
that 1t was the vacillation OF Japan" that
caused the failure OF the recent treaty with the
United States-that solitary stroke OF foreign
diplomacy on which HAYES and EvARTs have
plumed themselves. The failure. II ia admitted
WAS due to the multiplying clause which made
this treaty between independent nations subject
to European approval. At the time. assertions
made in Washington, purporting 10 be derived
from official sources. and never officially de-
MED. declared that the clause in question was
inserted at the instance OF Mr.. EvARrs." and the
reasons for 1t were given. The treaty having
most ANONYMOUSLY failed. 1t now appears to be
convenient to take the responsibility away from
Mr. EvARrs, and to lay 1t all on tho shoulders Of
Mr.. YosHIDA the japanese envoy.
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Ataueon IN convenient lots packed to ship on Tue siAy
NAV ~ at 1910 4. NJ, at ~ Cortlandt ST. New YORK
ulah's arc from Peter Henderson. Lists on apphea
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Pennsylvania Treasurer has sent TO tho
Legislature a report exhibiting the financial
straits OF tho State In such bad light that tho
Finance Committee OF the Senate are casting
about for something upon which to heap in
creased taxation. Naturally enough they first
turn toward tho petroleum trade Two pro-
posals are under discussion; ono to impose
ajax Of three cents a barrel. the revenue to be
collected at the mouth OF the WE'LL the other to
collect derrick tax OF fifteen hundred dollars.
Tho oil men have already put in an appearance
at Harrisburg to defeat the scheme and I'M
fortunately for taxpayers tho Harrisburg
lobby is fully as powerful as is the one in
Albany,
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A committee of the Michigan Legislature
has been investigating the State Hospital for
the Insane at Kalamazoo. and recommends the
creation OF a commission to visit such hospitals
and examine charges OF alleged cruelty and OF
wrongful incarceration; this commission to be
invested with power to remove or suspend at
tendants at will. They also advise the engage
ment Of female physician to attend to the TO-
male patients. The committee also recommend
that inquests be held by the Coroner whenever
patients commit suicide or do suddenly.
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The Cars AssaIIant.

BERLIN, May 2.-Judgment on Alexander
soiorien, VINO attempted the life Of the Gear OF Russia
VIII be pronounced next week The statement that the
prlsoher had mads eonfsAsion Is wholly unfounded
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Tho liquor sellers of Baltimore are organ
ling with the view OF securing the repeal or
modification Of the Sunday laws OF Maryland.
A Society Of Law and Rights " has been
formed in Baltimore. and Committee Of Safety
has been appointed to take the necessary steps
for the literal and rigid enforcement Of the
statute in regard to Sunday. All infringcments
of the Sunday law are to be prosecuted. and as
Baltimore is a much larger city than Newark.
and as tho Baltimoreans are not rs patient rs
Jerseymen q liyely time may BIO expeeted.