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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

The action of the War Department on the
terror in relation to his controversy with
Lieutenant General Sheridan, and the letter
of General Sherman in which he informs
the Lieutenant General that, in his opin-
ion and that of the Secretary of War, the
controversy should end, will meet with
almost universal approval. The Secretary
of the Interior, as politician and theo-
ris., seeks to bring before the public case
he has chosen to maks against army officers
who, in discharge OF their duties, have ex-
posed the evils OF our present Indian man
agement, and to entice the War Depart
ment into battle OF words. The officers OF
the army cannot afford to measure swords
with politician. Their duty is full
filled when they have drawn the at
tention of the department to existing
abuses, and, as General Sherman pointedly
says, continuance of the controversy with
Mr.. SchuIz is in no manner calculated to
reconcile conflicting opinions, to improve
the condition Of the Indians or to make the
instrumentality OF the army in Indian man.
uRcuieuC more u1ImOLlOuS uuO eucCtAVc. ~
quiet but not the less a severe rebuke is
administered to the Secretary Of the In
terror when Generals Sherman informs Gem
eral Sheridan that his first communica-
ton in reply to Mr.. Schurz was ''all-suf-
ficient and perfectly satisfactory" both to
General Sherman and the Secretary Of
War, and that Mr.. Schurz's rejoinder does
not require any answer. The blunders of
the Indian management often oblige the
army to use the sword. 1t is well that the
most ingenious apologists for those blum
ders cannot provoke our military leaders to
use the pen except in the strict line oftheir
duty.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

TIE WEATHRR.-The pressure fell very
rapidly within the depression that extended
over the northern lakes, and "a centre of disturb
ance was organized which moved through tho
northern districts and Canada during ycstcr-
day. The barometer is high in the Gulf, South
Atlantic States and on the Middle Atlantic
coast. In the latter section the gradients arc
becoming more steep, 40 that increasing winds
may be expected north of Cape Hattcras. Very
little snow has fallen. the lower lake region being
tho only district where II Is reported. Clear
weather prevails south of the Ohio and Lower
Missouri valleys. The winds have been fresh
to brisk on the Middle Atlantic coast and In the
lake regions, brisk in the West and generally
light elsewhere. a slight fall in tcmpcra-
ture has occurred in New England. IL has been
variable in the Eastern Gulf and has risen in
the other districts. The depression will con.
tinue to move over tho northern districts, with
gradually decreasing pressure, until it reaches
the Atlantic off Nova Scotia, where the
weather is likely to be very severe
during the next few days. The TEN.
pcrature will rise considerably to-day
but will commence to fall again tomorrow. The
stormy weather continues over the south of the
British Islands with undated violence, rs will
be seen by our special weather cable. The
steamer Oberon was wrecked while trying to
gain shelter during the tempest. The weather
in New York and its vicinity to-day will be
warmer and partly cloudy, with increasing
winds. Tomorrow 1t will be colder and fair OF
partly cloudy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

Improvement in the Special Sessions.
A we'll considered bill to secure better
administration in the Courts Of Special Ses-
sions Of the Peace in New York has been
introduced in the Legislature. It's pro-
visions will commend themselves to the
favor Of all who are conversant with the de-
fects of the present system. The bill con-
templates the appointment of two justices
of that court at salaries of five thousand
dollars each, and does away with the attend
ance Of the three police justices who now
form tho court, to the detriment of the bust
ness OF their legitimate positions. The new
justices are to SIT daily on alternate months,
and no doubt one judge whose qualifications
cannot be questioned would be preferable
to three police justices chosen, as the latter
officers frequently are, without regard to
character or capacity. The advantages Of the
proposed law will be felt in the police
courts as we'll as in the Court of Special
Sessions. The business of the former courts
is subject to serious interruption, and per-
sons are put to great Inconvenience by the
absence of the police justices at the Special
Sessions, while the Court OF Special Sessions
is irregular in it's meetings through fire.
quent unavoidable delays in tho attend
ance of the police justices. 1t is desirable
on this account that the Court of Special
Sessions should have its own justices. But
the proposed change is rendered still further
expedient from the fact that under the ex-
listing system the police justice who has
committed prisoner not unfrequently sits
rs q member Of the Court of Special Ses-
sions which tries the case.
The jurisdiction of the Special Sessions is
left as at present, except in cases of official
misconduct and cases which the District
Attorney elects to send to the General Ses-
sions. Provisions are made for tho more
speedy disposition of cases, so that pris-
oner who may be subjected only to fine
may receive his sentence at once if he
pleads guilty, instead of being kept in Jail
until his case is reached. The expenses Of
| the Court would be reduced instead OF in
creased under the new system, because it
| is proposed to dispense with many of the
officers, who now receive twenty-three thou
sand dollars yearly in the aggregate, and to
require detailed police officers to serve the
subppnas and other processes of the Court.
| The bill is in the interest of justice, effi-
cheney and economy, and 1t is to be hoped
| that 1t will become law,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Congressman Conger is the short stop Of the
House.
.'soft money turneth away wrath is Dan voor-
hees' motto.
Talmagc is the only man who never had any one to
defend him but himself.
Captain Samuel Brooks, of the Inman steamer City
of Chester, is at the Everett House.
Lower California papers speak highly of girl of
fifteen who shot large sized catamount. She wants
to know what does catamount to, anyway.
The Venus de Medic is still the belle Of Florence.
The girl who the model for that statue never
thought that she would be marble belle in 1879.
The Marquis Of Lorne, accompanied by Princess
Louise and party arrived ut Niagara Falls yesterday
afternoon from Toronto. They expect to remain
until Friday.
Lieutenant T. v. Greene, United States Army, who
accompanied the Cars forces in the TurkoRussan
war in the capacity Of military attsche of the Amer
lean legation arrived in Washington on Monday,
and yesterday paid official visits to the President and
Secretary of War.
London Vmld:-''AIany Of the Americans you meet
in London say that Grant will be next President Of
the United States. Others who look more calmly at
Americas peculiar politics say that the last elections
mean civilian and that Grant will not be
didate His position ut home is so exceptional and
so much like that Of Wellington in England after the
Duke retired from political ONCE that he would not
care to risk it in another canvass Time will show
which opinion Is correct. man who has been
President for two terms-as long Us Washington. for
instance-csn well afford to let else have =
chance
Evening 7ciegram:-"Probab,y the White House has
not such poorly attended receptions for quar-
ter of q century. Of course the general duness Of
politics has something to do with this dulncss of the
social side OF official lifc but this administration
never could be brilliant il it prolonged to
the end Of the next quarter Of century. The only
really interesting thing that has happened at any of
the White House receptions thus far the presence
of Chief Joseph last week. This savage having
slaughtered a large number of United States SOL
dicrs and baffcd their commanders and shown him
self of genuine abilities, the object Of no
little attention The presence Of the President was
quite forgotten ana Chief Joseph the lion of the
occasion--a bigger than Old Hayes to speak
after the manner of Fitzhugh."
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

gated.
After debate in which much warmth of
feeling was exhibited by several of the
speakers the resolution appropriating
money. for the cipher investigation was
passed yesterday without division. The
longest speeches were made by Mr.. Potter,
chairman Of the committee; General Butler,
another member, and Mr.. Hewitt, who
made vigorous and even vehement appeal
to the House to let the investigation pro-
coed and thereby afford Mr.. Tilden an
opportunity for vindication. The first
part Of Mr.. Potter's remarks were de-
voted to a personal explanation of his
connection with the committee. He was
not volunteer, and he had no previous
understanding with Mr.. Tilden when he
consented last winter to propose tho inves-
tigation of the Southern returning boards.
Although first appearances gave different
impression, we are convinced that Mr..
Potter acted ON no cue from Mr.. Tilden and
had no understanding with MIN when he
yielded to the pressure of political friends
and offered the resolution in pursuance of
which the Committee CT Investigation
was appointed. Mr.. Potter also yielded
to pressure in offering the resolution yes
terday, the committee having overruled his
judgment and he acting merely as its organ
in applying for the Apr opriation. He
thinks the cipher dispatches are outside
the jurisdiction of Congress, and his i'm
puted relations with Mr. Tilden inspire
him with strong personal reluctance to
expose himself to the demonstrations
which might attend his partici patton in
this now investigation. 1t is impossible
not to respect this delicacy, since there can
be no doubt that it is unfeigned.
General Butler argued strongly, both as
lawyer and a member of the House, against
spending money on this investigation. He
punish Mr.. Tilden, who is merely private
citizen, and that no investigation by the
House is iustifable which is not intended
to prepare the way for Legislation. We
think this view is too narrow and technical.
Congress has powers of supervision rs well
as Of legislation, and as sentinel
on the watch towers Of the govern
ment it is its duty to descry abuses
and inform the people. There is, indeed, a
great deal of needless and merely partisan
investigation, but frauds in selecting the
highest officer of the government should
not pass without exposure. There Is a
more important reason for this investiga-
ti,n. The protection of private correspond
ence is of deep interest to citizens, and 1t
will hardly be said that an investigation OF
the theft could not lead to legislation. The
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22
OBITUARY..
GEORGE srrILMAN H1LLAnp.

Mr.. George Stillman billiard, who died yesterday
morning in the town of Longwood near Boston. was
one Of the old school of Massachusetts, politicians
writers and jurists whose reputation known the
country over. AS an orator and scholar he
ranked high among his contemporaries. and
rs a lawyer he had few supcriors. He was
born in Machias, Me- September ~ 1908. his mother
being daughter of General Stilmen. He spent two
years Of his boyhood in Lebanon. Conn, where he
was a pupil of Rev. zcbulon Ely. He went next to
Nccdham. Mass, where he under the tutorship
of Mr. KimbalE In 1922 he entered the Boston Latin
school, which then stood the present site of the
Parker House, on School street. Among his school,
mates were Robert q. winthrop. Patrick Grant, DIR.
Henry I. Bowditch. J. Wiley Edmands. Rev. John T.
Sargent John II. jerks. Charles Francis Adxms. DIR.
j. u. s. Jackson. Rev. Cazneau Palfrey. d. D.; Nathan
lei p. Willis. George Tyler Bigclow. George William
Bond, Rev. James Freeman Clarke william Gray
and Joseph II. Buckingham. In the Boston Book"
published in $780, there was contribution from Mr..
billiard in regard to the old schoohouse which was
then in process of demolition. Mr.. Hillard was ono
OF the two boys In the Latin School who received the
Lloyd gold medals In the years 1873 and 1924 James
Lloyd who represented Massachusetts In the United
States Senate from 1908 to 1s13 and who WINS himself
Latin School boy, gave to the head boys Of the Bos-
ton Latin School and the English High School zach
heavy gold medal He proposed establishing fund for
perpetuating this mark of distinction, but the city
authorities deemed this unwise and only two medals
in all given to each school, The first Of the two
given 10 the Latin School was taken by tho late
Thomas Kempcr Davis in 1928. In tho following
year, when Mr.. billiard the recipient. the cere-
inony of presentation took place in Fancu Hail. IN
August Josiah Quincy delivering the address to the
boys In 1874 Mr. HiIlard entered Harvard College,
where he graduated four years later with distinction
Soon after leaving college Mr.. billiard went to North
vtaro ho
In the Round Hill School, OF which George Bancroft
WAS at that time principal. subsequently, he entered
the Harvard Law school, when he graduated IN
1882 He was admitted 10 the bar the following year.
after spending some time In the law Office Of Charles
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

and we should give them rank higher
than Ministers by recognizing them as use
full in pushing commerce. This is reform
that could be made with intelligence and
energy 1t would be useful and popular,
and a much better business than the pro-
posals to destroy the army and cripple the
navy, which. although pressed under the
name of economy, are really the lowest
form of demagoguery.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22
The Vote Mt Versailles.

The London dispatches give the sub
stance of what is said by the Paris CORE
spondents Of three London papers in their
French Assembly on Monday. There is a
line from the London Telegraph that is near
enough to the truth, and good deal more
from the Standard and the Times, the first of
which journals misunderstanding the event.
while the other deliberately misrepresents
it. In these malicious attempts to dis
credit the influence Of M. Gambetta may
be seen the voice OF official suggestion
chagrined at the fact that the Ministry
was compelled to strike it's colors with
out even on attempt to fight for
the ground it desired to hold. Repub-
the ministerial declaration Of certain
pledges which they expected to find in it.
Had the Ministry maintained in the Cham
Der the silence of it's official programme on
the points in question 1T would have been
defeated by larger vote than the one that
sustained it. But before the vote came on
the Ministry gave ample satisfaction to the
susceptible majority-not by secret or I'M
known compromises or pledges, but in
open words uttered by Nj. Dufaure. Who
ever cannot see in M. Dufaure's words an
ample assent to the republican demands
has simply not understood those demands.
But the correspondents who had misrepre-
scented the republicans must continue their
misrepresentation to make events square
with their false reports.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

THE CONTRACT which Mr. Sherman has sue
ceeded i'll making for the placing of large
portion OF the four per cent loan in Europe
insures beyond all question the success of our
present funding policy and is cause for gen.
eral congratulation. Following so quickly upon
resumption it is u great personal triumph for
MI. Sherman.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

EAST SIDE RESIDENTS will he glad to learn
from our columns this morning that work is to
be Immediately begun OH the Second avenue
al road That the construction is to bc pushed
with vigor is shown by the fact that the iron
contract for the entire line has been awarded to
the most energetic of the firms that have been
engaged on the Sixth avenue road. 1t is said TO
be the largest iron contract ever made in this
country.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22
Il RIPPLE SH e e Il .
NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 90. 1879.

The probabilities arc that he heather in Nctc
York and its ricinity today 'ciH be wa''mer and
partly cloudy, ~iM Increasing aeinds Tomorrow
ii ,ciu be colder and fair on partly cloudy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

IT WILL BE SEEN from our London letter
this morning that the prospects of the American
horses which will appear on the English turf the
coming season pretty fair. Their arrival
has made something of ii sensation in racing
I'll
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

WITH PROPER EFFORT and encouragement
our militia strength, which, according TO the In
spector Generals report, is little over nineteen
thousand men, could be made much larger and
more effective,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-The stock mar
ket was active and strong, with general adj
vance of prices. Government bonds were firm,
States steady and railroads strong. Money on
call lent at L pig per cent, with tho closing
quotations at 2 pig per cent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

ANOTHER MEMBER of the New Jersey Ring
has been convicted. According to the present
outlook they will all have opportunity to re-
unite in the Penitentiary before many weeks.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

The CARRIAGE that is being dumped in the
Narrows cannot certainly come from this city,
as there has been no perceptible diminution of
it here in o long time.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

If HE DECISION in one Of the fire insurance
personal property cases is sustained by the
Court of Appeals, to which it will, in all proba-
bility, be taken. our taxpayers will have some
substantial reasons for congratuation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

Is THERE No WAY to enjoin the Potter Com
mittee from opening up their cipher despatche
investigation in this city!
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

THE CORPORATION ATTORNEYS turn ha
come An Investigation was ordered yesterda
by the Aldermen. Next.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

PORK, it seems, is going up. The more j
goes up the less it will 20 down.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

THE CLOSE Of the Pinckney investigation is
something to be thankful for.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

SAVANNAH led off yesterday with the first of
the spring racing meetings.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

THE PROSPECT in Washington for free ships
Is rather blue.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.
LYCEUM Observation-Disclosures

LYCEUM NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
BROADWAY THEATRE-LKs FouRcHAagAuLrs.
THEATRE COMIQUE--MuLLIcAN GUARD BALL
NALLACKS-OuRs.
UNION SQUARE THEATRE-THE BAxKxRs DAUGHTER.
MASONIC IIALL-ToN THUMB.
BOOTHS TIIEATRE-CAnxES.
NIBLO'S GARDEN-BRS McCuLLouGn.
STANDARD THEATRE-H. NJ. s. PINAFoRr.
GLOBE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
OLYMPIC THEATRE-NEvKR Too LATE To MEND
GRAND OPERA HOUSE-TnE COLLEEN BAwS
GERMANIA THEATRE-DIE FRExpE
BOwERY rHEATRE-BABA.
PARK THEArRE-DoT.
NEW YORK AQUARIUM-CISpKRELLA
TIvoLI THEATRE-vARInrY.
COOPER NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
SAN FRANCISCO MINsTRELs
TONY PASTOR'S-vARlErY
EGYPTIAN HALL-vARIErY.
WINDSOR TIIEATRE-yARIErY
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22
CAPTAIN h. HAnrsnoIxE JACKSON.

Captain y. Hartshornc jackson, highly esteemed
citizen Of squsn, N. j., aud formerly we'll known
shpmaster, sailing between New York and South
Atlantic ports died very suddenly Sunday last on
his farm near squan. at ripe old age Captain Jack
son WAS born December &C. 1906. the place where
he died During the war of 1912 he was engaged on
small coastng vessel plying through the many incts
that indent the Jersey coast About 1915 Captain
Jackson entered tho port Of New York with nine
ton ccntreboard vessel, called the Little Betscy,
which he built. He claimed TO be the inventor OF the
centre board which succeeded the lea-boards that
were in general use about that time. He built asmall
cntre-boari bunk ski several years previous, which
was used ON Squan River. Captain Jackson leaves
widow, son. the present kaeper of life saving sta
ton No. o. and several married daughters residing In
New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

THE STREET CLEANING BUREAU is still frozen
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

REV. RICHARD Low Ill. D., SCOTTISH EDUCATOR.
DIR. Richard Low, late head master of the Dundee
High School. died ut Home Lodge. Broughty Ferry.
on the 4th inst, In the eighty-thrd year of his
age. He was born at Dundee In 1898. was intended
for the Church of Scotland, educated at the old
Grammar school at Dunde, and graduated both in
arts and theology at the United College st. Andrews
in 1920 He became a licentiate of the Church Of
Scotland, preached frequently. and 'camc OUT at
the disruption of 1913, after which he sometimes
cinciatcd Ia Free Church pulpits near Dundee He
wnrt Of his life, was educational. After teaching
privately for several years he became in 1896.
master in the Dundee Grammar School. where he
astarwar,i was promoted to Head Master In that
capacity he prepared for the universities many pupils
who subsequently attained enincnce. In 1861 pub.
lie dinner was given him by some eighty OF his old
,,npiIs under tho presidency of MIR. W. T.. Baxter,
M r.. and In 1873, when he retired from the master.
shtp handsome testimonial was presented him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-22

BROADWAY THEATRE-LKs FouRcHAnBAuLrs.
THEATRE COMIQUE-MuLLIcANG GUARD BALL.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-28

- We have received an Invitation
TO be present at the reception OF Gen.
Grant in indianapolis. on the 9th, Of
December Ifit was TO honor the SOL
der we would cheerfully be there. but
~ iii intended for . political move
ment, TO further the successful install
ment Of an administration noted a. being
The mostcorrupt morally aud fnanciai-
~ in the annals Of this government. We
beg 70 be excused. Gen Gresham
chairman OF the committee Of reception
desires 10 know how many soldiers Of
Dubois county, (and their names) viii
be Rierc. and II those intending to 20
viii report to DIR. welman, he viii no.
tfy the General.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-11-28

BAD Plan AND UusAEE woRK.-The
north abutment for the new bridge over
Paioka, at Jasper. Is cracked II the four
dafion badly, natural result Of building
the main portion on timbers on Quick
sand foundation. and the wings on solid
ground Whether ii had better be taken
down and rebuilt before tie bridge l. put
on i, j. yet 70 b. DEF rminsd. NJ ban
Is attached to the contractor, as he built
II In accordance with the directions OF
the county commissioners, who thought
that plan preferable to building on driy-
en- piles. The abutment cost the t.xpay-
ers about $500, and If ii has to be re-
built will make an expensive job.