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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-10
BASEBALL.
HENRY KIDDLE.
NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 1879.

The Buffalo Club has three change pitchers and
three change catchers.
The National Clnb. of Washington. and tho new
Star Club, of Cincinnati, at present In
spondence with Clifford and "Jack" Chapmanp re-
spectivey to take charge of their teams managers
next season.
Contracts have already been signed for the
OF $780, between the Secretary of the Star Club of
Cincinnati and Leonard, Mansell. Manning Doscher,
''will'' White and 'Sam" Wright. Mr.. Blackburn.
.the secretary OF the Stars, is in tho East filling
up the ranks of tho club All his recruits are able
bodied soldiers. aud some OF them veterans.
The decision of the President OF the League that
''No outside club IN amcnable to the laws OF the
League Is considered IN baseball circles. open
ing the door OF that hitherto close corporation
pretty widely for admission into the League of the
best clubs OF the National Association.
The fielding records according to positions, that
stand highest In rank, have been officially announced
lows-namcy. AZ pitcher and right fielder. leading in
two positions, Mcdunigle, of the Buffalo Club; as
catcher. Flint. of the Chicago Club; first baseman,
Arson. OF the Chicago Club; second basenan, Quest,
of the Chicago Club; third baseman. McGcary. of
the Providence Club short stop. George Wright. Of
tho Providence Club; lett fielder. Jones, OF tho
Boston Club; centre fielder Eggler. OF the Buffalo
Club.
The Providence Club, champions of the league.
have secured AS pitcher for 1880 the services Of
Bradley, OF this years Troy Club.
During their successful and profitable tour on the
Pacific coast the Chicago club have induced "Al
Spaulding to leave his store and accompany them az
manager and change pitcher. The club was badly
beaten however, in the first two games out OF Ave.
with the Cncinnatis. for stake OF $1,000 and the
gate money. In tho hrst tho LIST inst, tho score
stood. Cincinnati IL; Chicago, In the second. on
the succeeding day. the score was also In favor OK
the Cincinnatis by o to 1.
The pitching OF ''will" White is swift that fcw
hands can stand catching his balls. Since he has
been engaged pitcher for next seasons CINCINNATI
Stars liberal offer has been made TO snyder, VINO
has recently contracted TO catch tor the Nationals
of Washington. to induce him to secure his release
from that engagement and become their catcher
The regulation distance from the striker position
around tho bases and back the home plate IL 100
yards. The credit of running this distance In l4k
seconds is given Core right fielder of the Chicago
Club.
Tho Knicker bockexs, Of San francisoo one OF the
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THE LAW OF THE CASE,

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
As asupplement TO Mr.. Quaritch's letter, printed
above. wish to say that the laws Of the United
States provide for the importation free of duty of
"books which shall have been printed and man ufac-
tured more than twenty years at the date Of impor
tation. Under date of March 6, 1872 the Secretary
of the Treasury decided that ''books which have
been actually printed and published than
twenty years are exempt from duty under the pro-
vision therefor in the twenty-second section of the
Act of July IA, 1870, Notwithstanding the fact that
they have been rebound and repaired within that
period" There is difference OF opinion in the
Custom House here upon the question whether
old would render the whole book dutiable. and
cannot lind that this question has been finally de-
termined The better opinion is. Ithink, that such
a book would not be dutiablc. Any at all book
ish" knows that the views stated by Mr.. Quaritch
to what constitutes ''new'' book universally
accepted. Whether not rigid construction Of
the customs law would bring about different re-
suit from that arrived at by Mr.. Quaritch, this
would hardly justify the charge of fraud contained
in your previous article-a charge however. which
could have no effect except upon those who have
acquaintance with one of the leading London book
sellers of the present day Yours, &C.,
HAMILTON COLE. Counsel for b Quaritch.
New YORK Oct. %, 1879.
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FOOTBALL.

game of football between the Stevens Institute
and Princeton College teams was played ON Saturday
Princeton. Unusual interest felt In the game.
as it the last played by tho South Jersey boys
before their match with Harvard for the champion
ship Of the American colleges, and they did
not disappoint their friends. but came
or victors by of goals and
touch-downs to nothing for their opponents.
The game throughout was holly contested and was
characterized b. unusual gentlemanliness and good
feeling on both sides. The notable features
the fine tackling of both Sides the catching
the part of the Stevens team and the skful running
and passing of Princeton. Cults and McNar, of tho
Prncetons. each kicked goal from drop kick. and
the latter also made five placekick goals from touch
downs. two of which he gained himself. The
Stevens mon were badly ovormatched and wers
forced to make nineteen touch-downs for safety.
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THE LITTLE ROUND TOP.
EsGrNEEn OFV1cK. UNITED STATES ARMY.l
NEWPORT, r. l.

ENGrNEEn OFv1cR, UNITED STATES ARMY.(
NEWPORT, r. l.
To rHx EDITOR OF TIE HERALD
In recent issue of the HERALD. under the heading
ANNALS of the War;" the writer is himself in error
and Colonel Bidde is about Little Round Top"
Twas Little Found Top the afternoon of July2.
before the cnemy's line advanced upon the salient
part OF the Third army corps line in the peach
orchard and discovered the enemys preparations to
outfiank the position Of the Third corps. at
informed General Meade OF the danger and asked to
have division of troops sent there, and General
The advance 10 Rourkes 10th New York Volunteers
of Weeds brigade and Hazetts battery reached the
top OF the hill. where was with few men Of the
Signal corps)' just in time to prevent tho enemy
soizing 1t, and about the same time Vincents bri-
gsde met the enemy's advance just to our left of
Little Round Top. very severe struggle iminedi-
atcIy followed. and we held the position.
know this to be correct M j state it, and never
before heard tho version that given by the writer
IN your paper O. X. WARREN
Chief Engineer Army OF Potomac. at Gettysburg.
[NorE.--Gcneral warrens letter is valuable, as It
authortativeiy settles one fact that no was on the
top of the Little Round Top with some signal mon
when vincent's and Weeds brigades ordered TO
tho position. Vincent opened the way for Haxlitts
battery TO make Its wonderful climb among the
rocks, while Weed advanced from the glen below
When O'Rourke's regiment began struggling the
loose rubblc. OF which tho face of the hill is
siderable force Of the enemy, who had already
clambcred along from the left Of the fed
eral line sharp fight cnsued. and the
colonel lost his life. The 146th New York.
under Garrard. followed tho 10th. and
also found few rihemen posted on the
hill, and they, being unable to escape. died or
were wounded at thoir posts. These are facts that
may be new to both Colonel Biddlc and General
Warren. With them and the Generals note before u.s.
Il seems that had the two brigados boon in any way
delayed In their advance to General warren's sup
port that distinguished officer might possibly have
been taken prisoner. 1t is interesting fact that
Gettysburg for the 140th and 146th New York
their first great battle, neither command having
before seen more than the fringe of general en-
gagement. They belonged to brigade which had
been. up to a few weeks before, commanded by
General Warren and 1t was the belief that their old
brigadier leading the assault or after all that was
what It amounted to) which gave tho mon add
tional courage aud ardor.l
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.BooKsELLERs' TRICKS"

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
trust your courtesy will allow me place FOR a Few
remarks concerning article under the ABOVE title
which appeared in your issue Of October l. SO
widely known as / am throughout America it is my
duty to answer false charge of dishonesty which
that article contains aud which may be traceabe to
the malice OF an individual smarting under well
merited punishment l accused of having sent
to be sold at the New York trade auction books
ohargeable with duty, but for which have dishon-
esty procured exemption by the subterfuee of
false date on the ttle and an instance in point is
given by quoting m imprint Il know not whence
which runs thus:-"London, Bernard Quaritch. No.
10 Piccadily. 1851" Most of my American. well
as English. friends know that had address in
Pccadilly till 1850. and consequently the cunning
inaligner seems to have made u grave charge. But
sanpie possess great many re-
has been for over three hundred years, a frequent
custom among remainder holders who also
publishers TO reprint titles, substituting the new
name for the old In the transfer OF remanders
from one hand to another tins may be done several
times, and involves noe intention whatever to de-
cevo the history OF each remainder" being care
fully followed by ali the members of the
trade Such reimpression of the title of a
book does not alter the fact that the book
itself was actually produced at the date speci-
ned, and IN artistic works, the whole value
or Wnlch consists III their enqravings, reprint of
even the entire text does not constitute new book
While the stock OF engravings remains unexhausted
original DATE although. in order to pass through
the binder hanas. there may be necessity to
print the title or Leaf. sheet the whole
text These facts are we'll known to every in tho
English. American. French and German book trade
ana TO every sensible man among the public But
suspect that the article in the HkIAID is the
GUS offspring or asos-dtsant dealer against
whose tricks Of Look getting have had recourse to
American law. The obscure locality" i'll which
spitefully declared to have exercised my craft
than twenty years ago was familiar to book lovers
On the other side of the Atlantic, well in Eng
land Many rare volumes ana tracts passed into and
out OF my hands then At far lower prices than such
things have risen TO nowadays. and among those
who took the benefit of such advantages my Ameri-
can customers were the first. 1t is also said OF
me- that ordered my books to DO bought in at tho
trade sale. unless they brought price far beyond
their real value. The stupid folly OF such state
ment destroys its nalevolence. Any dealerS in any
kind OF merchandise who pursued such course Of
action would soon be a bankrupt. rs is evidenced by
the present condition Of the nspirer OF the article
previously printed by you. With thanks for your
courteous insertion of this remonstrance am, sir
your obedient servant. BERNARD QUARITCH,
OCTOBER IL, 1879. No. 10 Piccadily, London.
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NATIONAL GUARD DISCIPLINE.

To TUE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
In reference to the editorial item in your issue Of
Saturday respecting my reinstatement In the Ma
tonal Guard. permit mo to say that tho facts In the
case will hardly sustain the proposition that such
reinstatemens prejudicial to tho proper dscip-
line of the State service The case was an OK.
traordinary stretch Of arbitrary power. hnd
always been faithful in tho performance OF my
military duty, and charges or specifications were
made against mo. had no notice. hearing Oh.
trial whatever. but was summarily discharged tnot
dismissed under supposed power conferred upon
the General by section 253 OF the Military Code
The only proposition laid down by the Court was
that man can be deprived of his rights or be dis
honored or disgraced without being notified OF the
charges against him and having fair trial and
hearing.
In the words of the presiding Justice at IL sprin
ciple well established, vt least In the minds OF the
American people. that every ono must have his day
An court" Yours respoctfullys JAMES oARl11s
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MIR. RIDDLE ON WORD BUILDING.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
In your issue of this date there is article on
"The Art of Word Building" in regard to which
ask the privilege of a few words.
My friend superintendent Jasper has made mis-
take charging upon tho schools so great an ex-
tent tho vicious mode of teaching grammar which
he describes compelling the children to study
from the text books barren phraseology. which to
most of them simply mixture of words without
meaning"
The reports made by the superintendent depart
mont. in years especially. show that this is
not SO. Mr.. Jasper's work assistant had no
connection with grammar, and he cannot know ex-
cep by the returns. what the mode Of teaching has
been and what have boon its results Assistant super
ntendent Harrison. man of experience and ability
has had the exclusive supervision OF the gram
classes for years. and his reports will show that
construction OF sentences. with composition and
practice in the use of language. has had its full
share in the instruction impaired
The teaching of "barren phraseology" was
broken up In the schools many years ago. The
teachers of schools intelligent and
women. and know quite as well as Mr. Jasper what
the teaching of grammar requires. That they never
make Of ungran NAUTICAL expression l will
not assert. "Let him that is without fault cast the
hrst stone"
As to avoiding the teaching of distractions to
young children, of course that is pedagogical
axiom, and the teachers. both those of experience
and those recently instructed in the principles of
good teaching in the Normal College, know this very
well. Inc annual ngnt aBAinst u particular DOCK
liz = not seemly in its externals it's
"oue inwardnsss; and. all things considered.
Browns Institutes" is an admirable text book 1t
has done good service in the past and
still do it. in good hands. or course. poor work
man will spoil good tool. Some of the best cdu-
Gators in the county continue to use this book, gv
ing 1t the preference. this, not that have any
interest in speaking single word in its praise.
Nowfangled notions not always the best and the
who studied at two universities IL not ipso focfo
able to pronounce dogmatic judgment upon all
subjects should be remem bered that the calf that
was sucked by twa kye only became great calf
after all Ne sutor supra crepi dam.
HENRY RIDDLE.
Nrw YORK. Nov. 8. 1879
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ANNALS OF THE STAGE.

new edition OF Dorsns annals of the Stage"
would be welcome at any time but particularly
now when the stage Is attracting the interested
tcntion of people of culture all the world. A.
G. Armstrong & Son publish new edition of DR..
Doran's we'll known book. with preface by Il. Ii.
Stoddard. who has also written q memoir of tho
anthor. and added Macready TO this gallery of
theatrical portraits. Mr.. Stoddard has acquitted
himself with skin. Tho biographical portion of Dr.
Doran's work covers century and thrcc-q uartcrs,
beginning with Thomas Bctterton and ending with
Edmund Kean. He could not have had u richer
ground to cover for within that time fourished the
greatest actors and actresses OF the English STAGE
Even in those days the drama had Its Talmages to
fight against, the FIRST of whom was stephen Gorson,
who, in his school for Abuses" t1579). INDUCED
in what he called "pleasant invcctive against
pocts pipers, players testers and such like CATER
pliers Of n commonwealth" IA damned dramatist
himself" says Mr.. Stoddard. che launched dam
nation ut all who succeeded" Another assailant
Of the drama, william Prynne. "a voluminous Pur-
tan pamphleteor" had his ears cut of and was sem
tcuccd to the Tower. besides having to pay fine;
and worse than all. obliged to look while his
books were being burned In the market place. That
the poetic drama held possession of the English
stage during the greater portion Of the eighteenth
century speaks well TOR III for tho patience Of those
who witnessed it," says Mr.. stoddard. glance ut
tho ..Biographica Dramatica" shows what they had
to put up with from the whole rag tag and bobta
of Parnassus" 1t has cropped out in this century
he adds, with the tragedies of Tennyson, (which
have added nothing to his reputation. and but lttle
Imagine. to his bank account" Paying high
tribute to Colley Cibber. Mr.. stoddard passes
to trace in the pages of DIR. Doran the progress Of
English dramatic writing in its decadance and its
renaissance.
We sec. lie says. gradual departure from stilted
and artificial IDEALS and gradual creation Of charac
tcrs within the range OF human possibilities. Old
schools of acting give place TO schools Booth
aud Garrick aud Kesn In succession and unsoat
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MnMorrs or On nonEur p,Axrv

The late DIR. Robert Blakey was for many years
Professor of Logic and Metaphysics at Queens Col
lege. Belfast, besides being the author Of a numbe
OF books OF standard value. DR.. Blakoy was more
than scholar--hc was sportsman and one of tho
most devoted Of anglers. He born OF humble
parents. but he had the instincts of gentleman,
and he was the companion OF gentlemen from the
time he became old enough to choose his associates
lie seems to have been particularly fortunate in his
knowledge Of distinguished people, many Of whom
we're his intimate friends. In one of his fishing ex-
cursions he first met Sir Walter Scott, who bated
young Blakey's hook from his own fly book. He
knew Audubon, and was proud of having made tho
acquaintance Of this celebrated American" He
met johanna Baltic. who was full of interesting
anecdotes respecting her contemporaries and about
the struggles she had had TO contend with An her
sAsssr." William coDbsu paid him . langthy
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LITERARY CHIT-CHAT.


Mr.. stoddard has written.a characteristic intro.
duction to Edwards History ard Poetry of Finger
Rings" which A. g. Armstrong Son will publish.
Henry Holt Co. will publish Austin Dobson's
new volume Of poems. for which Mr.. Il. q. Stedman
has written preface.
Mr.. Arthur Gilman has prepared q volume called
'1shak peare's Morals. in which he aims to show
that Shakespeare stole his wisdom from the Bible.
Dodd Mead & Co. are the publishers.
The International Reriew has taken to illustrating
The publishers. Messrs. A. s. Barnes & Co., are
doing their utmost TO make this periodical popu-
lar standard and pleasant 70 hear of their sue
cess.
Colonel 4. W. Knox's boy Travellers in the Fur
East" which tho Harpers win publish, promises to
be an attractive book for tho young people. He
knows a samovar from . saucepan when the wind 10
southerly.
The Wide Asoals promises q series of out-of-door
games tor the young folks under the title of soon
cord Picnic Days" The December number will
have illustrated article the new Chinese pro-
fessor at Harvard.
Tho Modern Bethesda; or the Gift of Healing Re-
stored" is an account Of the life and labors of Dr.
Newton the '.hcaler." The book chronicles the sup
posed cures of this "healer." and calls upon the
world to believe the stories of patients who we're
cured simply by the laying on of his hands.
CLANS Brinker; or, The Silver Skates" q story Of
life in Holland. by Mary Mapes Dodge, has been be-
fore the public now for fourteen years. and Is gain
ing in popularity. It's pictures of Dutch life are
still fresh The latest edition. by scribner
has a number OF handsome illustrations.
"Castlc Foam" il the title OF new novel OF Rus
sian life by L. W. French. The scene is laid during
the reign of the Emperor Alexander. The authors
familiarity with the people of whom he writes has
enabled him. say his publishers "to weave into An
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leading clubs of the pacc coast have resolved not
to play with either OF the League clubs visiting
that region unless the entrance fee of spectators
reduced to twenty-five
Jim White. of Corning. this STATE has decided
not 10 play any longer on the professional field.
for some unexplained son the League Judi
cary Committee has resolved change the place
the December meeting of the next Congress OF tho
League from Cincinnati to Niagara Falls
Recent movements have developed the fact that
large sum OF money be raised in Pittsburg, Pa,
to secure the payment OF salaries and other
penses OF good club. committee has been ap.
pointed TO engage suitable manager and authorize
nin to employ players Tor 1880.