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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24

crew numbering 54-only nine are believed
to be saved, all OF whom are members OF the
crew. This loss of 22J lives has not. happily.
often been exceeded, i'm recent years at
least. II far outranks the loss 10y the Huron.
where less than 100 persons were drowned,
and the wreck of the Pdmmerania, much
AZ il stirred the world at the time,
sinks almost into insigniiicance beside 1t.
The brief account given by the SURVIVORS
picked up in mid-ocean and brought to Eng
land, seems to convict the crew OF all me
crimes which were at first charged upon
the officers and crew of the Pommeranla.
When about $50 miles southwest OF the
Azores. the Borussia, which had encountered
terrific weather. was found to be sinking.
The crew lowered the boats without waiting
for orders. and presumably rushed into them
rs soon AS they were lowered. The dispatch
saws that "about n dozen passengers went
into the boats with them, while the
others, OF more than 16O, went down
in the vessel with the Captain and
n number of the officers and crew. One
boat capsized by the side of the ship, and the
nine men who have just been carried into
Oueenstow.; believe that their boat was the
only one which lived through the storm.
II may be that the passengers preferred
a chance at life in the ship to the risks OF
the open boats, and that the crew are not. so
much to blame as appearances make them.
There is even a possibility that the belief OF
the survivors that they saw the ship sink is
unfounded, but it is bare possibility, and
scarcely worth indicating. The two versions
of the disaster are 80 conflicting as to cause
a hope that some better news may he the out
come, but it is a mere hope.
Ii is not too early TO direct attention to one
important fact-that the vessel was old and, in
all probability. not seaworthy. English capital
has lately put into the American trade,
particularly with the cotton ports.
large number OF iron vessels which
are no longer new, and which, there Is
reason to believe. are in too many eases unit
to go to sea. II will be noticed that the Bo-
russia was not wrecked; it simply succumbed
to bad weather. How many more vessels OF
this sort are running from English ports to
New-0rleans and the other cotton ports
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24
MISCELLANEOUS.

The New-York Circus was opened on Monday
at No. 72s Broadway.
Mr. Days play of Divorce will be re-
peatec at his theatre. at the matinee to-day.
Mr.. Campbel1s play of the "The Galley
Slave will be coutinued at Haverlys Theatre until
January 3.
Extra matinees will be given on Christmas
Day almost all the theatres in NewYork and Brook
The sale of seats for the first night of " The
Pirates OF Penzance,' at the Fifth Avenue Theatre.
began yesterday morning
IL should be remembered that the produce
ton Of The Pirates OF Psnzance by Gilbert and suli
van at the Fifth Avenue Theatre is assigned for De-
cember 80.
A dispatch from Boston last night says
Abboy's Pantomime Company opened tonight at Park
Theatre (Boston) a crowded house The performance
q success financially and artsticaily"
Mr.. Lancaster's drama of Estelle was
Withdrawn from waIlacks stage last night This even
ing as already announced, " OLD Heads aud Young
Hearts will be revived aud John Gilbert, making his
reentrance here, will act Jesse kTdI
"My Partner was presented on Monday at
HaverIy's Theatre, Brooklyn, with Mr. Louis Adrch.
Mr. Parsloe Mr. Mordaunt and the rest OF the cast with
which our play goers are familiar. and met with an en-
thuslsstic reception.
Mr. MCCULLOUGH, at the Brooklyn Park
Theatre acted Othelio last night. This AFTERNOON he
will play Damon. and tonight Richard ILL., On Christ
mas afternoon evening may be seen IN the Gadi
ator" Friday night he will appear BTus In Paynes
tragedy OF The Fan OF Tarquin" On Saturday after
noon he will represent Duke Aransa. In The Honey
moonr and on Saturday night will end his engagement
with representation OF Jack CGde. This is remark.
able cluster OF important dramatic enarsc,ers, ana
probably there other actor upon the stage either
OF America England woo could go throuEn, IN Que
week, amonnt Of work here indcated7dcing ~, nos
finest forces OF the spiritual nature
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24
NEW. YORK DAILY rRrBrNE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER "a 1877

recent engagements. The same characters
tics of perseverance,. enterprise and industry
together with the higher moral QUANTITIES
of integrity and respect for authority
and reverence for law which have gwen
her . credit and commercial standing
in the family Of nations, are now apparent Id
the patience, economy. and organized steadi-
ness with which she is conducting the waf.
The gross political corruption and the utter
lack of national honesty which characterize
the Governments of Peru and Bolivia. to-
gether with the lazy, thriftless and unstable
habits of the people of these countries,
make the contest an unequal one in spite OF
the personal bravery of the Allies and their
great superiority in numbers. Stable nstitr-
lions. honest government, discipline ana
credit will tell in the long run.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24
IrANcu nrEIcTs OF TIE 1RfRuNr
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.


FoRrIGx.-The steamship Borussia sank at sea on
December 2 225 lives are believed to have been
lost. - General Roberts is entrenched at Cabu
waiting for renforceinentS. 60 Preparations are
making at Panama for the reception of De Les
seps. - The PeraviaRs have gained a small vic
tory over the Chilians.
DuNEsrIC.-There is a lively canvass in Washing
ton i'm reference TO the new appointment 70 be
Governor Of Utah. - The denial of Com
missioner Hayt is printed by THE TRIBUNE
to-day. -= committee of leading citizens of
Maine has been appointed TO consult with the
Republican members Of the legislature there
was IN uuconfmed rumor in Washington yester-
day that Il, 900 rifles had been sent TO Maine
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-A niuIatto thief at
tackled two servants at No. 144 West Forty
eighih-st. yesterday injuring one Of them seri-
ously. - Secretary sherman spoke on the
Worlds Fair. - Extensive preparations for
Christmas have been made by churches and chsri-
ties. GO General WoOGford, John b. Cough and
others made temperance addresses. - The
streets were almost impossible from snow and mud.
49, The Aldermen acted on water tax exemption.
60 Hart leads in the walking-match. - Gold
value OF the legaltendGr silver dollar 412l2 grins
$3.50 cents. Stocks opened strong and active
later were irregular and closed dull but feverIsh.
The WIATnEE.-IHIBUNE local observations in
dictate warmer and cloudy weather. with Hight rain
or snow. Thermometer yesterday: Highest, 3O0 (:
lowest, So average. 3G9
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24

What would New-York have been this week if the
Aldermen could have had their way, and placed rail-
road tracks the whole length of Broadway and
across the city at Chambers-stl When snow
falls the horse railway becomes of the most ter
rble of distractions. range of hills is thrown up
by the ploughs each side OF the track. Travel for
trucks and wagons. difficult enough in snow under
the most favorable circumstances. is made almost
impossible There are frequent blockades and break
downs and the confusion is aggravated hundred
fold by this obstinate line of cars, which can never
turn off OF turn aside to relieve jam, but must
keep straight on through the middle of the thor
oughfare, or else stand still. Anyone who watched
on Monday the scenes at the corner Of Chambers
and Chatham-sts. might have realized what the
condition of lower Broadway would be with n rail-
road in it, At present after fall of snow. wagons
are compelled to avoid the railroad streets. Suppose
rails were laid in sll the thoroughfares what would
be the result then It's exaggerarion to say that
if Broadway were surrendered to the horse-car
panes traffic would often be brought to a full stop.
and fall of snow would be as costly as a confa-
grafton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24
THE LOSS or THE BORUsSI1.

There is frigbtful sameness, and fright
full frequency, in ocean disasters. At the
news of the loss of the BoTussia, with a
terrible sacrifice of life. the mind of al
most every reader will flash along the
black list of ocean horrors which stretches out
beyond the best of memories. The Atlantic
winch was driven on the Nova Scotia coast
six years ago, with a great loss OF life; the
Vile du Havre, which every New Yorker re-
members, and some of us most sadly; the
Schiller; the Eurydice, which disappeared be-
meath the waves with q precious cargo of
500 human beings as suddenly as candle
fame might be blown out by tenn
pest; the Huron. which went to pieces on the
coast Of our own North Carolina; the Grosser
Klrfurst, the German ironclad, which served
as the great coffin of 300souls the Pommeania
which was lost but little more than year ago
these are some of the names which withstand
for many years as grim and terrible proofs of
the peIils of those who go down to the sea
in ships. But there are scores besides,
even in these few years, which have dropped
out of the brief memories of men and TO these
must now be added one whish will deserve,
if the later reports must be accepted in lieu
of the first news with which they conflict
somewhat prominent place in this CHASTITY
roll.
The loss by the sinking OF the Borussia
Is fairly appalling, if we are TO believe
the only accessible details. Out of total Of
234 persons-1S0 being passengers. and the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24

and will on that account be OF pecu-
liar interest to New Workers. The Sec
Rotary. in speaking of the uselcssness
of local rlvalries in such matters,
made the pleasant prediction that II
the present plan should be carried out, this
city would receive the hearty cooperation OF
every city aud town in the county. Being
naturally led to a broader field Of discussion,
he expressed the belief that in New-iork lay
the future money centre of the world,
We have a worse than Chastine Cox among
us it seems. A buny mulatto burglar was
SURPRISED by one OF the servants IN an up
town residence early yesterday morning. she
was courageous Irishwoman, but she was
old. and the man easily oyerpowered her. TO
nut an end 10 her cries, and TO make sure that
she should not interfere with his plans he de-
iibcratelypounded her skull with his chise until
she became unconscious. 1t was at tins pobit
that be exhibited courage superior to that oil
Chastine. Cox, as. he had already shown
greater brutality. When Cox discovered that
he was a murderer he fed IN terror OUT
when Robertson had finished his skull pound
ing he calmly went 10 the work OF gathering
spoons. Then appeared upon the scene another
representative of class which is not often cele-
bFated in the newspapers. But why, ii brave
soldiers get epaulets, and brave policemen get
medals, and brave fremen are eulogized IN
the newspapers. should not the public recog-
nixe the courage of a servant-girls by all
means let the name of Miss Kate Brady
be gazetted as that of dauntless young
woman who grappled with the burglar, fought
him as well as man might have done
il. and made such commotion altogether, that
she was thus indirectly the cause of the bur
glars capture some hours after he had escaped
from her energetic hands. His chances OF foi-
lowing in the footsteps of Cox are brighter than
he would like to have them, in so much as the
old servant is likely to die.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24
PUBLIC OPINION.

Blaine should not be discouraged There Z
room for big boom for him In Chcsgo.- ltineipnau
Commercial lind Rep.l
If there is no national party blessed with
sufficient foresight To make Chinese immigration a.
issue this coast give twelve votes 10 some party
that wil.-tsan FrAaoisco Call Qnd.l
There Is not the slightest occasion for the
Republicans to bs uneasy or precpltAt W ther acuoh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24
amnsemsnis auo fflceiimss 90 Night.

AcApTsY OF Mrs'c--" Ia Figlia Del Reggimento.
ACAprNY OF Music fBkooKLySb--" Pinasote.'
BROADWAY OPERA HOUSE," Stiategists.
BROOKLYN PARK 1HEAgRE-Mc''n lougiL -
DAYS rHtsrRh--2 aud s: An Arabian Night"
HAvrRIY's iiFArnE-2 and :: The Galley slave
INV YOhK AQUARIUM itnv ana Evening
PARK THEATRE" Frifz IA fle'a0d"
SAN FpASrIsco MTNSrREIs' OFERA HousE-Naflety.
glaNlkls lHFA Princess Toto
Uvloy SQUARE THEATRE" French Flsts' .
NaIIAcb,'s THEATRE Old Heads aud Young Hearts
CucKrrrNc HAtIs-c:S0 T. NJ: Josefv Concert
KosTaR & BIAL's SARDEN-Cunccrt.
n AuiSON SQUARE q AlDES-WNlSrE Match.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24

tragic events Of tho piece. Her face is more
at home, evidently. with smiles than with tears.
and though IL can express trouble, does not lend
itself to either fear misery. Serria was notably
well acted-with FIRE. force, and discretionary Mrs.
Augusta Fost The cast IL follows, and II shows
a well ba anced company:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24

The Christmas musical services promise to
be even more impressive than usual. The an
nounccmcnts OF the principal churches are
noted in an article on another page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24
declares. between spttings: "Id like to bet dol
lar the thing was started IN Massachusetls."

When Joel Parker read In The Erpress. yesterday.
thc.siartling information that lit Is Thought tnat
Joel Parker, OF New-Jersev, would be an admirable
cement 70 bind the Democracy together he said;
a" Aba, the Parker party grows apace! There are
fvn nj ua now
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24

There are still few Democratic newspapers which
regard the Maine theft delicious joke. They
are publishing dreadfully funny articles about the
absurdity of the Republicans meeting fraud with
force. Their opinion of Republican courage is unac-
countably contemptuous considering the outcome
OF the late s0-caod Rebellion.
As grand larceny is now the chief Democratic
principle for 1880 the Penitentiary at Sing Sing
would be an appropriate place i'll which 10 hold the
National Democratic Convention. The local senti-
nent would be strongly Democratic.
Tildcn should make Garcelon head cOparcener for
1850.
TIE Solid South is sending up earnest remon-
stranccs to VOORHEES, to keep his hands of the
exodus He is cautioned not to reopen sectional
questions. This will be surprise TO voorhees,. who
has started out with the avowed purpose of spiking
n Republican sectional gun. The South knows
what the prime cause Of the exodus is, and knows
that to have ii revealed through Democratic agen-
cies will be to furnish the Republican party with
better Issue than any ii has now. Ii voorhees,
doesn't believe 1t. let him go ahead
Mr.. Watterson says the only way to do justice TO
Garcelon is to make " short shift of him with
stout cord from one of the elms of Augusta" That
il unnecessary. He has already hung himself. and
the future of the Democratic party bangles beside
him.
The Seymour movement has taken its place
among the things which were, but not.
Governor Robinson has only one week more of
public life, when he will be thrown upon the cold
world with nothing TO do. Smith Weed ought to be
grateful for past fayors and make him president
of his railroad. Some person with his heart in the
right place might further contribute TO the Cover
nor's happiness by making q Christmas present of
wears subscription to The TRIBUNE. The gift
should be sent by messenger, however, in order to
avoid any possible eccentric expression of graft
tude on the part of the recipient.
II is said in Philadelphia that General Grant did
himself the eminent Service of snubbing General
Belknap on Monday. The latter sent in his card
and received back from Grant the message GU
gagged" whercupon lac took the hint aud retreated.
Southern journals are expressing full sympathy
with the Maine Democrats. and are declaring that
they have adopted the true Southern method OF
free and fair elections This is true aud if the peo
pie Of Maine are so unreasonable TO object to the
method, the Garcelon gang OF burglars can annex
themselves to the Solid South.
Hendricks 10 said to have n firm conviction thai
the Republican party Is responsible for the negro
exodus. There Is witness for Voorhees,. Let Hen
bricks be called and give the reasons for the faith
that Is in hun. After he has told his story, voor
hees can find an equally valuable witness in th,
regulation Northern Democrat, who sta beside tn.
country grocery store In New-England towns and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24

The anniversary of the New-fork Christian
Home for Incorporate Men was celebrated 10y
an interesting meeting last night. Addresses
were made 10y Mr.. Cough. General Woodford
and the Rev. Dr. Taylor, which are reported
elsewhere.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24

The statistician of the Agricultural Depart
ment has made an estimate of the value of
the past years crops, which viii be found in
our Washington dispatches. He puts DE in
crease in value over the crops of 1873 at
more than $500, 100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24
HAS pelton sent bis CONGRATULATIONS to Garcelon

There are still q few Democratic newspapers which
regard the Maine theft rs a delicious joke. They
are publishing dreadfully funny articles about the
absurdity of the Republicans meeting fraud with
force Their opinion of Republican courage is unac-
countably contemptuous. considering the outcome
OF the late s0-callcd Rebellion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24

As grand larceny is now the chief Democratic
principle for 1850. the Penitentiary at Sing Sing
would be an appropriate place i'll which 10 hold the
National Democratic Convention. The local senti
nent would be strongly Democratic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24

The Aldermen have solemnly resolved that
they know more about law than the Corpo-
ration Counsel, and they have therefore
passed over the Mayors veto the resolution
resembling the Water Tax of the Roman
Catholic Orphan Asylum. 1t is well to be
right even upon a small point in the law, and
Commissioner Campbell, whose hand is on the
Croton faucet, will probably take that view.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24

Secretary Sherman spoke yesterday at some
length before the Executive Committee for
the proposed Worlds Fair, and a full report
of his address will be found elsewhere.
His remarks contained strong argument
in favor of the selection Of New-York as the
site of the next great American Exposition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24
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Superior any chsmpaEnes impaired into this country
ANTHoSY oEclis
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Pines and Cigar also fine Amber Goods 81 prices To
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24

Thurlow Weed discusses the currency stu
alton in letter which We print elsewhere.
MIR. Weed expresses disappointment with the
financial recommendations of the President
and Secretary Sherman, and All equal disap-
probation of the fact that the Bayard bill to
deprive greenbacks OF their legal-tender
quality has the support of the Administration.
The President and the Secretary are criticised
for not having urged an international confer
ence upon the Silver question with greater
warmth, and the proposal to stop the coinage
of silver is declared to be. virtually another
decentralization.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-24

Tildcn should make GarcelOn head cOparcener for
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1879-05-08
10! For the First Grand Straw her.
rY L. HliYAl

> To night the W. Y. r. A. inaugu-
rate the first grand strawberry festival
of the season, in their beautifully dec
Grated rooms, 30 4 222 Market street.
Musical and literary entertainments of
rare attraction have been provided for
each evening, and no pains have been
spared in procuring the best available
talent.
The programme for this evening will
consist of readings and recitations by an
eminent member of the profession, and
classic Piano recitals, by one of the best
performers in the city.
For Friday evening Crozier's Grand
parlor Orchestra of six prices have
kindly volunteered; and on Saturday
night the Brandywine CVrnct and Brass
Band will discourse some Of their excel
lent music, together with a literary
programme of great attraction.
We do hope that the public will give
us their support.
A beautiful supply of ice cream,
strawberries, plain and fancy cake,
fruit, nuts, contectioneries, have been
procured, which will be disposed of at
exceedingly low prices.
The admission is only 10 cts, AMI at
such low figure, the rooms Of the W.
T. R. A. should be crowded.