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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10
lRREGrLAR RAYK ExpENSEs.

The circular issued by the Bank Superin-
tondent in September last, calling the attrn-
ton of savings banks to the law governing
expenses and asking information concerning
ceriaIu irregular expenditures which were be-
lieyrd to have been made created some little
excitement at the time among savings bank
officials, some of whom seemed TO feel that
they had been personally affronted. The
facts presented in our Albany correspondence
show how necessary the circular was, and how
useful it is likely to be. The practices
of buying portraits OF officers, giving annual
suppers, subscribing depostors' money to
charitable objects, etc, had never reached
alarming proportions in the sound banks :;
but To a certain extent they did exist they
were Of new growth, and it was time TO
stop them.
The result of the inquiry is n
striking proof Of the decentralization of war
times. From 1919 to the opening of the
late war less than $4,000 was expended
in this ilegitimatc way by the savings
banks Of the State. Since the war
opened $3.50 900 has been expended by
banks now existing Two per cent of the
whole amount in the forty years pre-
cGulnR Ine war pt1 NthJ hiJ
ing the war and since-the contrast tells the
story. There can bo no question that Mr..
Lambs circular WAS needed, and there is as
little question that he has choked this abuse
20 death. That class of men to whom the po-
sition of savings bank trustee is desirable as
an avenue of small perqulsites aud influence
find that the energy of the Superintendent in
this matter has destroyed one source of profit
to them. Indications are not wanting that n
process of wedding out will follow. This must
strengthen those banks where there are weak
spots and strengthen the splendid share of
public confidence which the whole system is
now receiving.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10
LAST NIGHT AT THE THEATRES.

change Of bill occurred at Haycrly's Theatre.
The Tourists in the Pullman Palace Car" having
departed. sir. John A. stevens succeeded them ap-
peaung IA q drama entitled " Unknown MIR.
Charcs Roberts, IT,. again came forward az Chick
ering Hail. and gave a reading from miscellaneous
authors. CampbelPs play OF "fairfax" was
brought forward at Haverly's Theatre IN Brooklyn.
.. Mr. Fora produced The Pirates or Penzance"
in Philade phia. Miss Neison appeared IN 10.
runto, and Mary Anderson appeared ~ BOstOn......
The circus performance in the Aquarium was ang-
mented by the introduction OF the Kentucky
InorOughbreds,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10

from changing his opiniouf II he be pig-headed
and self-suficient he should not be the jury OF
al vet he might get there for all that. Jurors are
wanted who know something; who decide, so far as
possible. when they receive the testimony IN
formally and yet may decide quite differently upon
the evidence as presented in Court. Very often.
when the Jury goes out. 1t is divided in opinion
Discussion follows; views are changed by 1t;
and verdict is finally arrived at Why
shouldn't man change his mind during tue
trial, as we'll as in the jury-roomf The truth 49,
the disqualification has been carried too far II
was intended to keep prejudice and malice out OF
the box; now it is used to keep out brains.
The burning of the Theatre Royal, Dublin, might
prompt "reminiscences of reading about the old days
when Barry was manager there, and Macklln
acted. and Mossop, and Mrs. Abingdon. and Tate
Wilkinson. and FoOte. There is much IN late
Wilkinson's book about the Dublin stage of very
interesting kind. Dublin has always--or certainly
for very many years-been an excellent theatrical
place. All theprese reignng stars have played
there-Irving, Toole Jefferson, SotherD. Miss
Nelson, Mis- Batenan Barry Sullivan, etc
and the stories about the wit of the gallery-boys
there are legion These boys. in fact, are not the
peasantry or the towns people but mostly the under
graduates of Trinity College and other seminafles.
Ii was lately understood that Mr. Bouoicaut would
soon play an engagement at the Dublin Theatre;
and il was there. il we remember arlght--but the
place slips our positive recollection-where he and
Mrs. Bouccault, few years ago, TOOK I"fmsi laie
well of the stage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10

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TIE SENATE AND THE MONROE DOCTRINE.
II is evident that the time is at hand when
this Government must either do something
about the efforts for an lsthmus canal OF
make ND its mind finally to do nothing IL
can nov do whatever 1t pleases and neither
NJ. de Lesseps nor anybody else will be able to
lift shade against it's expression OF its VIII.
Rut II il merely continues 10 make no sign,
foreign capital will get committed, and then
foreign Governments will be drawn In 10 pro-
tect the capital of their citizens, and the Mon
roe doctrine will have disappeared Ike
morning fog
This VIC do not believe the American people
intend. We may not be very eagcr for an
Isthmus canal ourselves. but we are not
going TO be contented to let the French build
it. We want no foreign complications; yet
10 tolerate that would be the short
est and easiest way to having our
hands filed with them. We were not Wiling
that our turbulent Mexican nciShbors should
have Hapsburg empire get up along our
Southern frontier and we are just as unwilling
that the successors of Napoleon Ill. should
attempt another foothOld on the soil OF the
continent, even in the seductive guise OF
peaceful triumph of engineering skill.
But we cannot play og-in-the-manger
IF there is real demand for q
mode of getting ships across the lsthmus'
we must either let capital furnish II
under our protection, or under the protection
of somebody else. We have the undoubted
initiative, but if we do not exercise
il. We cannot expect other people to
wait. on us forever. If the United
States will authorize the organization OF
company to construct a ship canal or ship rail-
way across the Isthmus, every foreign scheme
will instantly fall to the ground. United States
authority would mean United States protec-
ton, and against that, the moment 1t Il once
distinctly asserted, not a thousand dollars OF
foreign capital could be raised in the interest
of any rival scheme.
If this subject is to be considered at ALL IT
must be considered at once. NJ. de LesSeps Is
in the field If we make no sign, it is " notili-
cation to the world that we do not care. Gentle
men at Washington who think that likely
to be a popular course. will find their
mistake. Upon the statesmen of the
Democratic caucus rests the responsibility
of caring for the interests and the honor Of
the country in this matter. We believe they
think they will have 70 take up the question
some time, but at present they are stopped by
the difficulty of deciding whether they can
afford to involve the Government in the
expensc of a clerk for the committee TO which
il should be referred. We have not been used
10 finding them so slow about grabbing petty
offices. Ii the country should once wake up 10 the
fact that they are now lodging their response
bility and ncglecting a matter Of high national
andintcrnational concern. while they display this
unwonted dawding over one small clerk
ship they would hear enough to make them
settle the clerkship question, one way or the
other, very quick.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10

preciate the enormity of the fraud. Months
ago The TRIBUNE explained the nature ana
purpose of these operations, and what we said
of them while they were in progress has beer
fully confirmed by the Court of Appeals
1t looks as if the Sacred Cause OF REFORM
and tho Largest and Hottest Interests OF hu-
mainly had received a staggering blow from
the judiciary. Mr.. Tilden has had nara
time with his lawsuits lately. he must be IN
the condition of the Democrats of Maine, who
have emo confidence in the Court"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10

The authors OF " Tho Pirates of Peuzancc' are. It
seems to outside Observers imperllng their chances
OF great success and profit outside OF NeW-1"rk
through neglect of the obYions means Of prosperity
in tins country-encrgy and promptitude in meet
ing public demand. The Pirates OF Penzance"
has been abuudantly successful IN Ncw-fork.
Messrs Gilbert and Sullivan make n profit on il of
about 80. 900 week. each, aud Its career in this
city is not yet ended. Meanwhile the public IN
other large cities. all over the Union. have heard OF
il and are exceedingly wishfnl to sec it. This the
moment. accordingly, for sending ont good compa
MES. to vIAt all those cities aud-if the lessons of
past experience may no trusted-it seems more than
likely that unless such companies seut. ami sent
NJ once. the opera will be prated by some expcdi
ton, and interruptions manager, who cares
more for his pocket and bit of
sure enterprise than for justice TO Mcssrs
Gilbert and sullivan. 10 should not be forgotten
that the Law is IL q very confused, uncertain state
on the points that would be raised by such pro-
cceding and that the authors might utterly fan of
deriving from It any protection against such a use
of their property.
Tho whole point Is In this-that " the
affair cries haste. and speed must answer IT.
Our people nrc neither patient nor rs phleg-
matte ~ the English. They want Immediately
what they want ut all and they will hardly pause Ia
inquire should The Pirates OF Pcnzance' be any
where offered TO them. whether the production is
authorized or surrcptitious. SO long rs 1t is
good. they will be satisfied. 1t Is better TO reap
with the steam reaper than with the hand scythe.
NJ ,ssrs. Gilbert aud sullivan might readily augment
their profits to something like $4,000 a week EACH
for the next three month"; by taking possession now
OF the whole provincial fold. II they pause and
hesitate. whether from British deiiberateneSs or
from consideration of terms or Of cheap companies
the golden opportunity of "The Pirates will inev-
tably be lost. The piece isa beauty, and it is be-
cause we could wish that all tho communities OF
America might it at once, and at its best, and
produccd under tho direction aud to tho advantage
of the authors that make the suggestion hero set
d.,yn characterization is the thief Of time"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10
MISS NELSON IN TORONTO.
(BY rELEGRArn no rHE TRIBU

lbt ibLtbhAih ~ lhb AhAh1Ht
TORONTO. Ont, Feb. 0.-1he new Grand Opera
House. built to replace the cdiice buraed early in
January. was opened tonight, a large and brilliant
audience being present to greet Mis- Nelson, who
appeared in AS You Like IT, She 70.
ceived with great enthusiasm. An ode writ
ten for the occasion recited 10y Mrs
Nelson. speeches were made by Alexander
Manning, tho proprietor and Augustus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10

Mr.. DAILY announces that he will revive Mr. oil.
berfs drama Of Charity" at the matinee at ha
theatre on Wednesday. The Royal Mildly a
acted every night and az the matinee Satur
day......It Is made known that he Pirates Of
Penzance" Is 10 be Withdrawn from the ruth
Avenue Theatre about the lst OF March.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10

Mr.. James Feeney. OF Coleville, Penn, Is a
person of remarkable cohesive powers ne
was in sleigh yesterday morning which had
for freight a hundred weight of nitro-Glycerlne'
The sleigh upset, and Mr.. Feeney, with great
presence of mind, jumped out as it went over
HIS companion was killed, being blown fifty
feet the sleigh was blown to pieces, ana ooth
horses were killed one house near at hana
was destroyed, and another was wrecked ana
after all was over MIR. Feeney was tound
lying in trench the explosion had torn
out in the road-not dead, and with some
possibility Of recovery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10
amussmeuts ama a..ehmss 60 Night.

BooTu's THEATRE" Humpty-DumptV,
DAYS TnEATRk-" The Royal MILDLY. ,,...r.au
FIFTH AVENUE TREsIID - rlrhtos VI
HAyERLYs rHHATRF-" UnknQ~h., ,,,p
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE" Hazet huhe'
Nr,S-Yonx AoUARIUM-2 and 8: Circus;
PARK TugATRK- The Wedding Maren. ,...,~
6AN FRANCIsCo MINsTRELs OPERA hoOSE
STANDARD IHEATRr-" HORROR. ,D,ouao
TsIeN segARR THEATRE" The Fslse prien~
,W1IIlcx's THEATRE" Shaughrauh'
ACADEMY OF DFsIGS-EJhibltonL ,,..,
AMrDICAs Arr GALLERr-Artists Fund ExmDltlon'
ROSTER & BIAL's GARDEN-COnoert
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10

When The TRIBUNE announced nearly
wear ago that the Vanderbilt will contest had
ended in a compromise, there was series OF
vehement denials Mr. Henry L. Clinton, one
of the counsel, went so far as to declare that
there was not 1.-The shadow of truth m the
story OF any compromise whatever on any
conceivable basis" Yesterday some OF the
details of this compromise, whose existence III
any shape Mr.. Clinton absolutely denied, were
made public by the action of one OF the par
ties to il. In proceedings before Judge Don
ohne. a trust deed was disclosed which en-
bodies the agreement making permanent pro-
vision for the support of Cornelius j. Van
derbilt and bearing date a few weeks
alter the will case was Unexpectedly dropped.
The provision which was made for the pay
ment of his debts does not appear here.
A permanent fund Of 100000 was invested
with William r. Vanderbilt and h. ID. Norces-
ter rs trustees, the income only to be PAD 10
Cornelius J. Vanderbilt, who was nevertheless
to have the power to devise the principal.
As was inevitable, this arrangement did not
suit the beneficiary, and he applied to the
trustees for one-half of the principal III
round sum, saying that the income from the
remainder and from the sum he received
under the will was sufficient for his support,
and he desired TO use the amount named III
business. This request was naturally rejected,
and thereupOn Cornelius asked the Courts TO
appoint n new trustee in place of his brother.
This Justice Donohue very properly declined
to do. and the younger Vanderbilt must con-
tinue to struggle along, as best he can, on
the income from 5000. ZOO. 1t seems worth while
to direct attention to the facts, as they Illus
trate the accuracy of The IRIBUNEs news,
and also the exceeding inaccuracy OF Mr.
Henry L. Clinton's denialS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10

to sneak out of contest than to be beaten
out Of it. But in this case malice was EVIL
IDENTIFY at work. and malice of an inexphcaDie
kind. The club was naturally supposed TO DC
without enemies. 1t is to be hoped that tie
guilty persons may be found and punished
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10

Tho will of Mrs. Sarah A. Dorsey. of BeauvOir.
Miss who left all her money to Mr. Jefferson Davis,
will be seriously contested by her relatives. One
ground OF opposition to the will is somewhat
curious The testator SsiRned u reason for such
disposition of her estate that Mr.. Davis had re-
ceiyed no reward for fighting for his country t. g..
for the late Confederate States 1t will be argued
that devise made explicitly upon the ground that
the devisce has committed treason is against pub
lie policv: and we do not why 1t is not. Mr.
DAVIS pursued course which the law regards "a
criminal; Mrs. Dorsey leaves him money because
he pursued il; will the Courts of law sus-
tain such devise 7 Suppose Mrs. Dorsey
had left all her money TO be divided
among the inmates of the Louisiana State Prison,
upon the ground that she regarded them more
sinned against than SHINING; that she had made
them her heirs because they were thieves while she
did not, on account of the present unequal dstrbu-
ton of wealth, regard thieving crime at all
Would the Courts have sustained such will as
that1 Besides, Mr.. Davis is not only a criminal
bnt an unrepentant one. IL is hard to see why
natural heirs should be despoiled to endow one who
is not citizen and who occupies, so far he can
a position outside the Government TO which he owes
natural fenlty, and which he has several times
solemnly sworn to support
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10
PUBLIC OPINION.

Certainly at present the choice OF Michisan!
ia for one OF these tWo-Grant Blaiue Detroit Poss
ana Tribune tRepD
Ii is suggested that the scratchers who OBJ
lect Grant aud Blaine. ana the other stawarLs 40
not name their iavOrite THIS Is not necessary ldeh
was their man 1876. and L. likely TO be IN lssO-
boston Traveller (RepD
Our first choice is Blaine but we do not
claim that he u the ouy man the i'punlicans caa
elect That would make strong run aud be- elected
we firmly believe that no would make very apie en
most excellent President, We nave MOI shadow VI
doubt Madison tWls) state Journal Rep)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10

The old difficulty was experienced yesterday In
obtaining jury for the trial of the Rev. Mr.
Cowley. Astonishing to relate there several
men summoned to serve who had actually read
about the case in the newspapers, and had formed
an opinion. Had they been incapable OF reading or
so stupid rs 10 be unable 10 make up their minds
having no minds to make up. they would have been
considered excellent jurors Pray, how is a sensible
man. who has possessed himself of ali the known
circumstances If like that of the Fold, to
escape n conclusion Men are wanted on juries who
can weigh evidence. balance probabilities. and ar
rive at a verdict nationally; aud nobody can help
dong this who reads the facts in the public
Journals. Should different story be proved
at the. trial, what is to prevent the Juror
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10

that many Of his best friends stand IN. ceassls..
dread OF It, and devise ingenious methods Of escsn.
Unless he ourbs himself, his Forthcoming memn{(r..
tllryD - '"o eou@
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10
HUGH HASTINGS IN STEW OVER THE TRIBUNE.
From the Ne,0. York COmmsSe'di Advsrt's,,. =.

Had HE TRIBUNE UttU rs UUIoVUhVII NV
Fail against Mr. Corueips domination AS % Il now
against Genera Grants nomination. 10 would haNeiy,
its candidate, Secretary sherman. Tor TIE fIesr
denoy But IL preferred 10 play TIE sness
and to blunder Inc Commercial has bad
great trouble 10 keep The TRIBUNE on The risni
Gr,ek for some years back The Times calls lhk LIZ
uNK SECRETARY shernans personal organ. while a the
tine he editor has been trying 10 Tool Stna.on r1s
with the idea that he was for him Tor rrssu,,u INV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10

General Grants return from the interior of
Cuba to the capital and the festivities which
followed are described in our Havana CORE
spondence. His reception seems to have been
peculiarly cordial one.
Ii seems to be the general opinion in Wash
ipgton that the Republicans of Virginia will
he wise to allow the Malone faction of
the Democratic party to pull its own chest
nuts out of the fire. When Democrats
fall out, Republicans may get their dues; and
IL would be an act of folly for them to help
one faction of the Democracy to victory SIM
ply for the pleasure OF defeating the other.
Governor Mcclellan has nominated ex-Gov-
ernor Joel Parker for Supreme Court judge
ship. The design here is just little too
obvious. No doubt Mr.. Kelly would gladly
offer Mr.. Tilden a clerkshlp in the Finance
Department. No; Joel Parker is candidate
for President as the light cOmplexiOned cham
pion of the white race, and the Republicans
of the New Jersey Legislature must keep him
in the keen bright sunlight of Presidential
possibility.
There was a free and independent fight in
the Virginia State House yesterday, in which
a member and a reporter took the leading
parts, and to which both houses of the Legis-
lature unceremoniously adjourned. Altogether
there was an exceedingly exciting time. But
so far as the dispatches show, not one pistol
made it's appearance anywhere. The time has
been when little occurrence of this descrip-
ton would have been fatal to at least half a
dozen Colonies and Brigadiers, the Judges be-
ing usually reported under the head of " scat
"tering."
The persons who cut the bottoms of six
boats belonging to the Columbia College Club
must be members of peculiarly mean variety
of the human species The noble athlete who
is believed to have destroyed his own boat
last Fall had an excellent reason for doing it..
1t occurred to him as a representative of the
so-cal;ed manly sport that it would be better
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10

General Grants return from the interior of
Cuba to the capital and the festivities which
followed are described in our Havana CORE
spondence. His reception seems to have been
q peculiarly cordial one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10

The Auti-rldcn Democrats are worried again
about the condition Of Iilden's health. They an
nounce officially that he Is very feeble They are
not able To discover anything iooble Ia ms twst
on the party, however.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10

Mayor Cooper intimatos that he dlsagrees with the
Supreme Court. VIII he. like Garcelon's Legal Adj
wiser "pay no attention to u He should reflect
that the Legal Advisers contempt made HIM very
-.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-10
Ynslness Nolirrs.

"ALDERNEY BRAND
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-12-18

WE give as we promised further install
ment of :" Enlightenment, as we doubt not the
annexed paper though pretending to come from
a correspondent, is in reality the work o: the
same writer. 1t needs little comment except
10 point out that many of the figures are err
roneous, many of the statements are misstate-
meuts. The language used is coarse to de-
gree The Bank is accused of having united
with Committee of the Legislature to "cover
up and conceal deeds which were in truth
stealing" He says that Bishop & Co. came
timidly" and with soft voice" producing
bills and drafts, which were paid because
Bishop & Co.'S demands were just" He tells
story of the purchase of little ship rotten,
but not very rotten" and his figures are ali
wrong. He freely filings about such words as
"siediinq," "crime," lips smif 10 lie" (of Mr..
Wilder) and of some one (hidden under initials
who ran about with lies. The gentlemen re-
ferred to, in this not very well hammered or
temperate production, can defend themselves,
or more probably take no notice. Mr.. Wilder
will be here in few days, and he too can
answer for himself.