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The New York herald., 1879-02-01
Our Policy Toward Mexico.

The natural relations that should exist
betwee the United States and the Mexican
Republic are those OF peace and commercial
reciprocity. These, when once fairly estab-
lished, ought to remain undis.urbed by
any efforts on the part of the politicians of
either country to bring about condition
Of passive or actual hostility which would
interrupt the currents of trade and divide
the peoples Of this continent by the
creation of conflicting interests. We there
fore read with some concern the statements
published elsewhere this morning of Mr..
George S. Bowen, of Chicago, to whose in
strumentality is mainly due the visit
of the commercial delegation from
the United States to the Republic of
Mexico. We are aware that many difficult
questions Of political character remain
unsettled between our government and that
of General Diaz, and we can appreciate the
solicitude Of our diplomatic representatives
in Washington and Mexico for a final and
satisfactory settlement of these before other
questions Of importance bearing on the
comm ercial relations between the two re-
publi:s should be officially discussed. But
we do not recognize the wisdom Of a plan
that makes the settlement Of the second de-
pend on that of the first, any more than we
would that of rule compelling starving
man to take an oath to support the consti-
tuition before he got anything to eat.
It seems to US that if We can demonstrate
to the people of Mexico the value of our
friendship by the peaceful plan of selling
them cheaper and better goods than they
can procure elsewhere we 60 further toward
the settlement of existing differences than
by seeking to overawe them by military
parades on the border or the equally for
midable remonstrances and threats from
the State Department. This country now
needs more trade and less policy. Our sur
plus products must find market, and why
not in Mexico as well as in other countries
We would not sacrifice point of national
dignity in dealing with any foreign Power,
but we object to allowing our foreign policy
to be influenced by the selfish hopes of the
the sutler. The difference between Mr..
Foster and Mr.. Bowen arises from the fact
that the points Of view from which they re-
gard the situation are different. The diplo.
matist is jealous for his country's honor;
the merchant is anxious for his country's
prosperity. Is it impossible to secure har-
mony between them? 1t is case in which
we demand honor without injustice and
prosperity with peace.
The New York herald., 1879-02-01
Stamping Out the Plague.

DR.. Botkin's suggestion for the treat
ment of infected villages in Russia is one
in which is involved the effective destruc-
tion of the germs of disease if the plan is
rigidly enforced, but which otherwise may
lead to an even wider spread of the con-
tagion. Hundreds of villages in the dis
trict in which the pestilence now prevails
might be burned with far less loss to Russia
than would be caused by the continuance
of the malady, even if the humanitarian
aspect of the facts is not considered, and
the reimbursement for destruction thus
pract;sed for national advantage would be
bagatelle. But the villagers must not only
be removed from the villages; they must
also be kept isolated for time long enough
to allow for the development of the disease
if any persons are already infected. More
over, the destruction must be complete,
and the ruins must be guarded to prevent
the wretched and ignorant country people
from attempting to secure some treasured
bits Of portable property. All the require
ments Of this case run into one another SO
closely that it is to be apprehended the laxly
administered Russian service may not per-
form the work effectively. even if it is deter
mined to try it.
The New York herald., 1879-02-01
Onondaga's Cha rfty.

The investigation into tho cruelties and
abuses that have disgraced the Onondaga
County Pauper Insane Asylum has closed,
and the evidence adduced establishes the
truth of the horrible statements that some
time ago startled the community. The
result is a strong demand by the officers of
the State Board of Charities for tho i'm
provement Of the poorhouso buildings,
better and kinder attendance for the un-
fortunate inmates of the pauper lunatic
asylum and the transfer of the chronic
insane to the care of the State. The Sup er-
visors of Onondaga have conceded these
points. The repair and alteration of the
building have been commenced the help
ut the insane asylum has been increased,
some of the officers ore to be removed
and the chronic insane are TO be sent
to the Willard Asylum as soon as pos
sible. The cost of supporting these poor
creatures has been squeezed down in the
county asylum to eighty-fvo cents per
week. This cruel economy is the secret of
all the sufferings and barbarities that have
been visited on the unfortunate lunatics.
The State charges the county 50 60 week
for each person supported at the Willard
Asylum, and the desire to save the differ
ence and to keep n pauper rs cheaply as
dog could be fed lies at the bottom of the
The New York herald., 1879-02-01
A Detcctixe Theory.

Further details are given to-day of the
remarkable story of the death of Barron,
the cashier Of the Dexter Savings Bank, at
Dexter, Me. Believed Mt one time to
have died rs q hero and to have fallen the
victim of his refusal to open the vaults for
burglars, it is now hold that hc was
defaulter and committed suicide. Appar-
emily the detectives are the sole inventors
OF this latest theory, and it is said they have
been ''forced" to adopt it by their inab bility
to account for the facts on tho former
theory. Detectives never believe in any
mans honesty if they can help it, and it
may be taken as primary assumption in
oil their inquiries that II there is any virtue
anywhere in the world it is contrary to ex-
perience. But it seems to push delusive
fancy great way to be forced to acknowl-
edge that u man must have committed
suicide merely because the detectives can
not find the men who must have killed him
if he was murdered. If in any case where
the detectives cannot find a murderer it
follows that there is no murder, and conse-
qucntly no money, there are great many
deaths to be accounted for on new theories.
Three thousand dollars, the alleged defal-
cation in the bank. is q small sum to stand
The New York herald., 1879-02-01
How precaution Becomes Security.

The foresight that provides against even
remotely possible dangers must be COM
mended, because it is also constantly
directed to the avoidance of the more i'm
mediate perils that beset navigation. Hence
the intelligent traveller feels confidence in
the captain and officers of m ocean steamer
who frequently exercise their crew at all
the maneuvres that would be necessary for
the safety Of passengers If real danger pre-
sented itself. There are, however, many
precautions to be taken at sea of which the
ordinary traveller has little knowledge,
and these are not the least important
of all necessary to safety. The arti-
Gle entitled Safety at Sea-" which we
publish to-day, furnishes additional infor-
nation regarding the uses of the compart-
ments separated by watertight bulkheads,
into which all iron steamers used in ocean
navigation are divided. We present it in
continuation of an investigation which the
HERALD has set on foot of the condition and
management Of the vessels on whose
pend. 1t would seem that what is termed
s'the English system of inspection is adj
mirably calculated to secure safety because
it's conditions are rigidly enforced in /. ma
jority of cases, and the steamship compa-
nies submit to it because it affords passen-
gers an official guarantee that all due fore
sight is exercised for their security during
the voyage. Pumps and sluices are ex-
amined in port to ascertain that they
operate freely and are watched at sea
by the engineers and carpenters. The
opinions expressed in our article point to a
general recognition by the owners, agents
and officers OF steamships of the necessity
of constant inspection of the bulkheads,
but we are satisfied that unless these are
more numerous in the long ship they CAN
not be relied on to keep her ahoat when
badly injured. Legislation regulates the
means of transportation on land, and, in
some cases, provides punishment for any
infraction of the laws of safety. Why not
the law also protect the traveller by sea and
define limit for the area of watertisht
compartment? Is not this good subject
for Congressional action? 1t is certainly
more important than cipher investigations.
The New York herald., 1879-02-01

the amount of the assessments, and there
was balance against the city. But for the
proposed ship canal only a narrow strip is
needed, and the land lying along each side
of it will be so enormously benefited that
a moderate assessment would defray the
whole expense, and the city would have
nothing to pay from the ordinary
sources of taxation. All the property
bordering on the Harlem River i'm
provement would be needed for the
uses of commerce. 1t would become the
seat Of great warehouses, immense grain
elevators, and other structures for the ac-
commodation of traffic. The land taken
should be appraised at what it is fairly
worth without the improvement and then
a sufficient sum should be raised by assess
ments on the neighboring property barely
to make up the amount of the awarded
compensation. The assessments would thus
be very small upon each owner in proper
ton TO the benefit, and not dollar would
need to be paid out of the city treasury. The
Legislature ought, within the ensuing ten
days, to pass an act on the plan we have
sketched, and then there would be no fur
ther hitch or hindrance in the prosecution
OF this great work, which is so important to
the welfare of this city and to the general
commerce Of the country.
The New York herald., 1879-02-01
Gambetta's Advance.

Gambetta was elected President of the
Chamber of Deputies by 314 votes in total
of 4O5, or majority of 223--a sweeping sue
cess, certainly, and very queer evidence,
indeed, of that Gloss of prestige" which the
Paris correspondent of the London Times says
he has suffered since the former crisis; which
loss of prestige, it may seem scarcely neces-
sary to say in view of the vote, exists nowhere
but in the imagination of the correspondent,
who invented it to explain quaint theory of
the crisis as viewed in the Elysee, and who
continues the fiction to be consistent with
himself. By this choice the Assembly Sc
cures presiding officer Of great talent, and
one whose influence in the Chamber
is not less, certainly, than that of the
officer who has now gone into the Pres
idency, though his influence is of a
different kind from that due to the
respect felt for M. Grevy's character.
experience and recognized certainty. An
obscure man who possessed the talent to
preside successfully over the deliberations
of body often stormy in it's ebullitions
might be made by his advancement to such
place; but Gambetta, already famous and
possessed of wide popularity and dominant
influence, caunot be indebted to the place
for any ordinary advantage like that. In
many respects the craftsmanship of q de-
Lucrative body tends to cramp if it does
not dwarf the proportions of a great orator,
and it is, of course, inconsistent with the
performance of the functions of party
leader. In this respect it will be of service
to Gambetta, who has been too much asso-
ciated in common opinion with a character
constructed for him by popular imagina-
ton, in which he is depicted rs the arch
anarch and agitator. With the presumed
impartial gravity and calmer dignity of the
position Of President of the Chamber he
will become associated in everybody's
thought, and will be morally as we'll as
politically in the direct line of the Presi.
Dental succession.
The New York herald., 1879-02-01

as a motive for suicide; and it would re-
quire to be shown that some other mans
defalcation is not to be covered up ut the
expense of the dead mans reputation, es-
pecially as the deialcation was only discov-
cred eight months after his death, and the
changes in the sworn statements could have
been as well made in that period as before.
Doubtless the insurance money helps out
the point as to motive but the burden OF
this new theory rests on supposition that
requires more faith in detectives than is
commonly iustifable
The New York herald., 1879-02-01

The WEATIIEI.-The pressure fell rapidly in
the New England and Northern Middle Atlantic
States yesterday afternoon, and storm centre
OF considerable energy is now developing in
the vicinity of Nova Scotia. a small depression
passed into the South Atlantic States from the
southwest, but the barometer was only rela-
lively low. The zone of high barometer which
extends northwestward from the South Atlantic
coast is very irregular in form, being exceed
ingly narrow over the coast districts and expand
ing over an immense area west of the Mississippi
River. The centre of highest pressure is over
the extreme northwestern districts. Rain has
fallen in the central valleys and on the Gulf
coast. Heavy snow is reported in the Rocky
Mountain regions and in the lake districts.
In the New England States the snow that at.
tends the disturbance, which is off the coast was
light, and, the temperature being moderate, 1t
melted quickly after falling. The winds have
been generally brisk in the lower lake regions.
the Middle, New England States and the Mis-
souri, Valley. In the other districts they have
been fresh to light. Cloudy weather prevails in
all the districts, except the northern lake re-
gions. But slight changes have taken place in
the temperatures throughout the country,
although the tendency is toward general fall
rapid rise occurred in nearly all the tributaries
OF the Mississippi River, caused by the forma-
tion Of gorges and consequent backing of the
water. The ice is breaking up very fast OH ac-
count of the continued warm weather in the
central valleys and the heavy falls of rain in
the mountains 1t is fortunate, however, that
no very extensive gorgcs have been
formed up to the present, like those of
the winter of 1877. This may be accounted
for by the shortness of the cold periods, prevent
ing the formation of very thick ice, and the
rapid melting occasioncd by the high tcmpera-
turc and rain. The weather over the British
Islands is stormy and increasing gales cx-
pccted in the Channel. The weather in New
York and its vicinity to-day will be colder and
partly cloudy or cloudy, with snow or rain. fol
lowed by clearing. Tomorrow it promises to be
cold and clear.
The New York herald., 1879-02-01
just Like Those Indians.

If anything additional were needed to
American Indian to accept the benefcent
features of civilization a paper presented
to the Senate yesterday would answer
the purpose. number of copper-colored
residents of the Indian Territory offered
remonstrance against the passage of the
bill providing for a Delegate to the House
from that Territory. Think OF it! Should the
bill pass some native politician could 60
to Washington once or twice u year and
send back refreshing showers Of ''pub.
docS." and Congressional Globes to fertilize
the aboriginal mind, furnish curl papers
Territory and kite tails for all the boys.
He could learn-and atterward impart his
knowledge-of every new and pleasing
beverage the basis OF which is alcohol. In
the use Of profane language, which
is of such inestimable comfort to the
native tongue, he could become an
eclectic, giving Of his store unto
those whose representative he would
be. Numberless other blessings would
be within his gift, and some day he
might chance to die and have his remains
escorted home by committee of the House,
in which case the half-civilized residents of
the Territory would enjoy the inestimably
refining and ennobling spectacle of grief as
rendered officially. And yet the Indians
want no Delegate Out on such wilful stu
pidity! Let these people be managed with
a strong and resolute hand.
The New York herald., 1879-02-01

Mr.. TAIMAGE said last night that God liked
the Chimes. physiognopy well that He had
made four hundred million Cinnamon and only one
Kcarncy. Proceeding according to the same
system of logic it appears that the same Power
has created some thousands of preachers in
America, but only one Talmage; consequently
but the answer fails to be complimentary to the
Brooklyn Boanerges
The New York herald., 1879-02-01

Our FELLOW CITIZENS of French birth have
still warm place in their hearts for their mother
country, and their opinions, some OF which may
be found in another column upon the recent
political changes in France, deserve the atten-
ton of intelligent readers.
The New York herald., 1879-02-01

SUBCOMMITTEE Of the Potter Committee is
coming to New York, apparently to look into
the cipher despatch business. If the members
will develop anything that can show more dis
tmctly the dishonesty and disgrace of violating
the privacy of kilograms of any sort the Potter
Committee will not have been useless after all.
The New York herald., 1879-02-01

New SYSTEM of extinguishing fires is ex-
planned in another column. Either Il larger sup
ply of fresh water or the partial substitution of
salt water is necessary to ordinary precautions
against fire, so all new systems proposed de-
serve consideration.
The New York herald., 1879-02-01

WHAT COMMENTARY upon human ignorance
OF sanitary laws is found in the summoning Of
an expert to testify in court on the dangerous
influence of cargoOf putrefy ing meat in n long
disabled vessel at sea Any man with nose
stomach and n memory would consider special
testimony unnecessary on such u point.
The New York herald., 1879-02-01

IT SEEMS at first sight very odd that the pre-
sumptive heir to two millions Of dollars should
checrfully retail small groceries while biding her
time; but which one of us would not hurry to do
likewise with such fortune in prospect Try
us all and see
The New York herald., 1879-02-01

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-The stock market
was active and feversh. Government bonds
were firm, States dull and railroads strong.
Money on call was easy at 3 5 a per cent.
The New York herald., 1879-02-01
II RIPPLE SH e e Il .
NEW YORK, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY /, 1879.

The probabilities are that The aceather IN Nc,o
York aud lis ricinity today mW be colder and
partly cloudy or cloody, scith rain or snow, fol-
lo,ced by clearing. lonso,ro,oit promises 10 be
cold and clear
The New York herald., 1879-02-01

THE SOUL OF BUSINESS. otherwise known as
competition, has departed from the three great
bank note companies, they having been consol
idated into one.
The New York herald., 1879-02-01

Police COMMISSIONER SMITH is willing to be
investigated, and says as much in note to the
Mayor. Next?
The New York herald., 1879-02-01

Onondaga infamy. The people OF the
county should watch vigilantly to see that
the promises of reform now made by their
Supervisors are faithfully and fully carried
out
The New York herald., 1879-02-01
ADJUSTMENTS TO-DAY AND EVENING.

UNION SQUARE-TnE BASKERs DAUGHTER Matinee
BOOTHS THEATRE--DANITEs. Matinee.
STANDARD THEATRE--H NJ. S. PfSAroRE. Matinee.
BOwERY THEATRE-GAMHLEIs CRIME. Matinee.
NIBLO'S GARDEN-IIERo. Matinee.
NEW YORK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Matiuea
GLOBE-USKSowN. Matinee.
GRAND OPERA HOUsE-CoLiEsN BAwS. Matinee.
PARK TIIEATRE-Dor Matinee.
OLYMPlC--THE TRAPPER's DAUGHTER Matinee
LYCEUM THEATRE-H. NJ s. PINAroRR Matinee
BROADWAY THEATRE-KING LEAR. Matinee
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE-DR. CLYDE Matinee
THEATRE COMiQUE-MULLGAN GUARD BALI. Matinee
WALLACK'S THEATRE-OuRs. Matinee
GERMANIA THEATRE-NErTE LEUrE.
STEINwAY HALI-wILnELMJ.
WINDSOR Observation-Disclosures Matinee.
TIvOLI THEATRE-vARrErY. Matinee
EGYPTIAN HALI.-vARIErY. Matinee
AMERICAN MUsEUM-Two HEADED WOMAN.
TONY PASTOR'S-vARIETY.
SAN FRANCISCO MINsTRELs Matinee.
, 1879-07-20
UNITED STATES GOLD & SILVER MIN
ING COMPANY.

The United States Gold & Silver Mining CON-
pany of Colorado WIS organized in this city
short time ago, and is being actively pushed
forward to SUCCESS. The officers of the Com
panv are David Simon, President; Dr.. ]. Ward
Ellis and Fred Henkel, .Vice-Presidents; Vim.
Penn Nixon, Secretary, and julius Cohen, As
sistant Secretary; Seth Wood, Treasurer. The
capital stock OF the Company is 81, ,000, 900, d.
vided into 100000 shares Of $40 each, full paid
and unassessable. The Company owns two
mines, one in the 31t. .Snifles Mining District
Of Ouray County, Colorado, and the other at
forwarded to the Superintcndents with instruc-
tons to push work forward actively. 1nforma-
ton OF communications will be courteousl5
entertained ut the Company's office, which is
located at No IS, Room 10, South Clark street.
, 1879-07-20

Ifs!ie Rock fATk.1 Gazette.
About thirty years ago Mrs. Butuer, mother
in-law OF I. L. Montgomery, proprietor OF the
Rose City baking-powder factory Of this city,
was seized with what she termed rheumatism.
The pain was located in the left hip, and at
times very severe. Finally 1t became necessary
to perform surgical operation, which was done,
part OF the hip-joint being taken of. Physicians
held the opinion that the joint VAS affected, and
that the operation would afford relief, but, con-
trary to their expectations, the lady did not i'm
PROVE very much. For yearB she had to use
crutches, and at one time she was confined TO
her bed for over year. This was while the
family lived in Kentucky. After removing to
this State, Mrs. Butner did not improve very
much, aud it was only BY the use OF crutches
that she could walk any distance Last Saturday
morning small needle, Of the old-fashioncd
'cambrfc" style, made its appearance, the
point protruding from the diseased section.
Small pieces of bone having from time to time
worked out, the needle was Thought to be an
other fragment, and It was only after being With
drawn that the truth was discovered. Mrs.
Butuer says that she remembers once, when n
g1rl, riding horseback, she was stuck by needle
which happened to be in her dress. The needle
was broken off just below the eye. The descrin-
tion answers to the one spoken OF, and there
eau be but little doubt but that it is the same.
Since the needle made its appearance the lady
is much improved, and can now walk without
the aid OF crutches.
, 1879-07-20

Medtt1rrsnean, through the Saez Canh to 6o1th-
ern Asta- The steamer will then proceed 10 Aa-
laysta, the Philippine Islands, China, and, after
many points Of interest 10 China have been Wis
tied, Japan is to be studied carefully. From Ja-
nan nc expedition will go to the Hawaiian
fsiaudg, and thence across the Pacific to San
Francisco, reactang the East by the overland
route, stopping at many points Of Interest on
The way. The expedition will be absent not less
than eighteen uoashs, and will travel about
10000 miles, II It should be demonstrated that
there axe not 200 students ready to join the e1-
pcdition, the number may be reduced and !
party organized to go out as pioneers tn 4 small
er vessel and less expensive outfit. The head
quarters Of the expedition are again established
at the St. Nicholas Hotel, in New York City.
, 1879-07-20
SALT RHEUM,
Life e Burden from the SuGcriugs Cansed by
this Terrible Disease.

Life e Burden from the Sudcriugs Cansed by
this Terrible Disease
Mesers, WEEKS g. PorTER- Gentlemen: Please
accent ny most grateful thanks for the great very
great comfort have received from The use OF your
CuT1cuKA. $780,, -.
For the past eight or nine years | haze been
troubled with thai dreadful disease, Salt Kheum.
For months would be helpless, my very lie
burden to me.
/ have used everything IN the shape OF medicine
both external and internal, but with no effect
Nv hands were in a terrible condition: the packs
OF Them being all raw, and thought would try
Cur1cuRA.
tried it. and 10. it was as II miracle had been
ncrformed. for / will take my oath that in three
applications my hands were as smooth as new
born babc's.
who know of MY case, among whom there may DC
some one similarly affected. and. II 80, would
earnestlY advise him to give CurlcunA trial
YourE, very respectfully,
4. D. BAKER, Ticket Agent G. 8. <. K
DsrRoir JuAcrloS, Detroit, Mich, jan 80. 1879.