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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-29
TIRE WORK OF THE LEGISLATURE.

A letter from our Albany correspondent gives
a careful summary Of the work of the Legisla-
tive session of 1880, just brought to a close re-
viewing the important bills which passed, and
mentioning also those of general interest which
failed to become laws after making some pro-
gress in that direction. The session was more
fruitful in promises than performances, and was
on the whole rather disappointing; not that it's
work does not compare fairly with the average
of previous sessions, but because 80 much was
undertaken and so little finished. We were
to have a sweeping reform in the tax laws,
which every one knows need Overhauling and
undermining, so as to make the burdens Of the
State rest more equally upon the property it
protects Then the railroads were to be brought
to book the abuses of their management cor
rected and their freight charges arranged so
as to be just toward the producers and shippers
along their lines. Furthermore new excise
law was promised for the metropolis, and some
general changes in the laws relating to cities
were to be made in the interest Of better mu-
nicipal government. None of these things were
accomplished, although some small beginnings
were made In the first two directions. Numer-
GUS bills were offered, and there was great
deal of talk, but tho laws on these subjects re-
main substantially as they were before.
STILL it would scarcely be fair to pass harsh
judgment on the Legislature. 1t grapDled
with more than il could handle, and it found the
opposition to the salutary reforms it attempted
too great to be overcome in a single session.
It's pluck, persistence, and virtue were hardly
equal to the test. The discussions it stimulated
have opened the way, however, to better and
more thorough work hereafter, and we ought
perhaps to be satisfied with the willingness
shown to take hold of the chief problems await
ing legislative solution in this State, without
grumbling because of the paucity of imme-
date results. In minor matters much of the
business of the session was commendable and
needful. Perhaps the most appropriate critl-
cism which can be applied to the whole matter
l. that the Legislature took five months to do
what could have been done just as well in three.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-29
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-29
GENERAL NOTES.

A Montana butcher recently killed an OK
whose stomach contained I've or six dollars worth OF
fine gold mixed with sand The OK was evidently good
prOspector aud found pay In the grass roots. The SIM
guar event created stir at Fort Macleod, and num-
Der OF parties have stampeded In the hope that they
may be able find and jump the dead bovine's claim
before bis heirs III termeddle.
A Utica lawyer who has recently gained an
important the United States Supreme Court and
also had addition to his family received the oongratu
lations of friend at his house. He asked new ser
want to fetch bottle of wine from tho closet with leo
and glasses and the nippers to cut che wire Tho
servant had opened bottle Of winc and events
proved did not know bottle from battery. She knew
that wires into the closet connecting with some
glass Jars, and this was sufficient. The counsel or
thought that 1t took considerable time to procure The
wne but he and bis guest well repaid for their pa
tence when the servant entered the room bearing Oh
tray large lump OF ice and one Of the small teephene
battery jars, with wine glasses and nippersi She sdd
the only she had been able to nd IN the coset was
in cutting t with the nippers but guessed It was oil
right.
In these days of destructive criticism 1t y
something Of comfort TO feel assured that any ~
roic act or uttcrance has established for sel per
maueurplace in history beyond all danger OF being a.
MED explained away There Is on ~
cord no nob,er expression Of pure paist
otism than the quiet words OF young Captain tar
than Halo as he was led ont to his d0oan
al only regret that have but one life to lose for tny
country" Aud there be NO question that tue setu
ment is authentic Tho day after the execution Bntsh
officers who had been present visited the American
camp and gave oil the details Of the 70 Captain
William Hull, who had been Haie's college mass 9
Yale. The heroic words were published nesrp
q century ago. and in the life OF GenAal Hull there
the full narrative OF the execution as reported Dy y
witnesses In the current number Of Harpers Aes<e,
at the conclusion Of sketch Of Hales life. anota
1aaa
which proves that the sentiment was "a periec Eeegk
with everything be said. and did " hs ky
10 tho tate Of Andre by bis request that no sns
soldier The request could not be grantee pvt 70 W
Iaiayette Hale was tainted with the lg19uuy NJ
death By the halter. but for him there ecaa -
come a. This Is fne death for . sololeFi 4s
OF the English officers who were anyxozn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-29

hoorpss TuEArRr--2 end 4: /" Croothawn."
Sv ,vss. rs,v .raE-2 and 8 The Brook" -
fxTH Avenue IHRATnE-2 and 8 ;" Pirates OF ZEN
sssYrpsys THxlTRE-2 and 8: Novelties. v,v,.,,. ,,
Iansson SQUARE THEkTRE-2 aud $3.50: " HAS knE De-
Erw.YoHK AQUARIuh-2 ana 81 'Ien N'SH'' - -'~'
,,sS5s a .npsK-2 and g: "Eyangeline."
5parT TuH tTRR-2 and 8 Joshua Whlteomb:
~ FnINoIsCo MNsTRELs' OPERA HOUSE, ana 81
Minnie PaImer's Boarding School. -, r...
Union SQUARE THEATRk-Afo anu o. N0r"i0 NP0~'
" Boccaeci0." .o,. x,.a. IA vouao
Hearts.n 81; " She Stops to Conquer"
METROPOLITAN CONCERT HALL-Concert: ,
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DEslGN-Annuai ExhloluOD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-29
NEW-YoRK DAILY TRIBUNE SATURDAY, MAY %, 1880

very largely to the administration OF President
HAYES. That administration, without being
particularly brilliant, has been safe and Clean
It's atmosphere has been wholesome and pure
and if it has not been in all things perfect, It
has at least been free from scandals. Not the
least of the things that have contributed to the
restoration of public confidence in the party
has been the Southern policy of the Admins
tratiOn. It is great thing to have taken away
from the Democracy one of their strongest
arguments, as has been done by the withdrawal
of what they called Federal interference. That
cry, which was so effective in 1875, has been
made pOwerless by the policy OF the Adminls-
tratlOn. They have had their Home Rule "
and been permitted to work their own SWEEP
will for the past three years, and can no longer
cOmv up with their appeals for sympathy ana
their talk about Federal bayOnets and the
@heel of the oppressOr." The three things
they made their fight on in 1876 have been by
the course of President Hayess administration
taken out of the lists The Southern question,
RESUMPTION and corruption in the Government
service. are no longer useful as campaign
catch-wOrds.
Il it best to give them the opportunity to re-
yive them, and with them the antl-third-term
cry7 The advocates of the third term are those
who have must cOnspicuOusly opposed the
policy of President Hayes, and who are 1den-
tilted throughout with those measures which
brought the party where it was in 1876. Is 1t
best to risk all by going back to the old position
where we were at such sad Disadvantage 1t
must have been due to bad management, un-
wise leadership or unpopular administration
that the Darty lost ground in the four years
from 1872 to 1876. 1t is due to something
besides Democratic laundering, though that
no doubt has contributed largely to it, that the
party has gained ground in the past three years.
Is it wise in this state of things to risk all upon
an attempt to 90 back to the management the
leadership and the administration under which
the party suffered misfortuneR 1t strikes us it
would be wiser to look the facts in the face, and
not go blindly ahead as though the people had
neither sense nor memory No one believes
General Grant could have been reelected in
1876. What has happened since then to make
him any more avallablef
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-29
WY T1KE 4 NEEDLESS R1SR,

No one will deny that the. Republican party is
vastly stronger before the people to-day than
it was at the end of President Grants admin
istratiOn. Nor will any one deny that at the
end of two terms of President Grant tho party
was weaker than at any previous period in its
history. These facts should be seriously con-
sidered by those who desire the ex-President's
nomination. They 60 to the merits of the essen
tial question in this whole matter, to wit,
whether it nominated he can be elected. We
need not consider whether the popular judg-
ment is just or not. What we have to look at
and in tho present aspect Of affairs the only
thing, is the fact that such judgment exists.
If for any reason-no matter whether that
reason Is founded on error and misapprehen-
sion, or grounded in prejudice-General Grant
is the weakest candidate the party can put for
ward, that ought to end the matter Of his can
didacy. For no one pretends that his nomlna-
ton involves any principle that would justify
making an issue that would imperl success.
1t should not be forgotten that the Repub-
lican party owes its present vantage ground
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-29
Neku'1lork Daily 0xibmtre.
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
SATURDAY, MAY %, 1880.
THE NEFS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN. The race for the Oaks Stakes was won
by Jenny Howlet. - Count de Lesseps is about
10 visit England and Holland g Count Victor
Zichy. of Hungary, Is dead. 80 great battle ls
expected near Tacna, Peru.
DoMEsTIC-The friends IF each candidate are
busy engaged In preparing for the routine work OF
the Chicago Convention; the Grant men want to
have State delegations adopt unit rules
Washburne headquarters have been opened. g
The Whitaker inquiry closed ct West Point yester-
day. - A great storm in Texas caused the loss OF
many lives. - The Nevada Democratic Conven-
tion expressed preference for Tilden. 80 The
Methodist General Conference closed its session.
CoNGREss.-The Senate debated the Eaton Tariff
bill. 80 Tho House completed consideration of
the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-The heat yesterday caused
thirteen deaths and twelve other cases Of
brostration. - Forgers Of large amounts
of Reading Railway script have been arrested.
e. The memorial bust Of Thomas Moore
was unveiled. r. General Corse testified
In the Warren Inquiry. - A number
Of delegates and others started for Chicago. -
The floors of -four warehouse in Front-st. gave
way, and two buildings were ruined. - Gold
value of the legatender silver dollar A12lo grains
B8lS cents. Stocks active and huotuating. but
closing weak and unsettled.
The WEATRRR.-1RIBUNE local observations In
dicate cooler and clear or partly cloudy weather.
Thermometer yesterday; Highest, $50; lowest. $40;
average. 747so.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-29

It is reassuring to learn that in spite of the
long drouth the stock Of CrOton water in the
reservoirs is sufficient to last 100 days if the
supply from the aqueduct should fail alto
gether, contingency by no means probable
so there is no danger of water-famine in this
city. Brooklyn, also, has no reason to. fear such
q calamity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-29

Persons leaving tom TOR the season, and Sum
fner travellers. can haze THE DAILY TRIBUNE
mailed to them. postpaid, for 81 20 per month,
the address being changed as often as desired.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-29

Nobody will care to read Congressional pro-
ceedings next week, and the statement that
the House is likely to be without a quorum is
not distressing piece of news.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-29
Hnslness Nntires.
I" ALpKRNEY BRAND "

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-29

Yiscount de Lesseps has gone to England to
seek financial support for the Panama Canal
project, and viii soon visit Holland on the same
appears TO be undated but the French public
has grown a little cold, and he is forced to turn
to the capitalists Of London and Amsterdam for
help which few months ago he thought he
would have no occasion to ask.
The Presidency will not attract much
attention at Chicago until the Presidential
nomination Is made. Neither of the Southern
candidates mentioned is likely to be favora6ly
considered, for the reason that selection
from the South would not strengthen the
ticket In any of the close States. If Mr..
Blaine heads the ticket the Vice-President
win undoubtedly be taken from the West |,
and win be as likely to be General Harrison,
of Indiana. as any other man. In case Of
Mr.. Sherman's nomination. New York or New
England viii probably furnish the second
name. The Grant triumvirate have doubtless
"a candidate for Vice President selected al
ready, but they have not given the public any
information on this point
No new light was thrown ON the Whitaker
case by the arguments of the counsel yesterday.
The friends Of the colored cadet will find in one
argument fresh reason for believing in his in
nocence, and those who were before convinced
OF his guilt VII be strengthened In their opinion
BY the other. The extracts read by the Recorder
from Whittaker's private correspondence and
diary furnished new proof Of his isolation and
4l-sAeatnens. but did not help the theory Of his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-29

ErGN.-The race for the Oaks Stakes was won
INV Howlet. - Count de Lesseps is about
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-10-28
LOOK OUT FOR ROORBACKS.

Beaten and dishonest men always re
sort to fresh lies at the very end of a
contest, when it is too late to meet them.
The Democratic party has shown that
its faculty of devising ISLANDERS and
falsehoods and forgeries is inexhausti-
bic. This week, and on Monday next, it
will deluge the country with lies; but it
has passed into political proverb that
he who is caught by the "last cards" of
a campaign is fool.
Men who mean to vote right should be
on their guard. however. The Demo
Gratis have shown themselves absolute
ly without scruple and without shame,
under the management of MUle-Buyer
Barnum. Nobody can guess what infa-
nous forgeries may yet be cOntrived.
Tons of printed handbills are being sent
out at this time, for use on the very day
before the election, and it is safe to cal
culate that the basest and meanest thing
that can be done, with any hope of sue
cess, will be done before Mr.. Barnum
| finishes his work. 1t is well, therefore
to put voters on their guard. and to re-
mind them that TO sharp party manager
saves TRUE story or accusation to the
end of the campaign. Whatever story
is saved to the end of a contest is very
su e to be lie.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-10-28

THE Democratic campaign is a cam
paigu of personal abuse, forgery, and
lies. Last the week villains were signally
thwarted and completely overthrewn.
The expose of the Morey letter will be
found elswhere. 1t is complete.
Next chairman Barnum, of mule and
steel rail fame, announced to the coun-
try that he had an arrangement with
the Western Union Telegraph Company
to return to his committee the kilograms
sent by it, and that in pursuance of that
arrangement two dispatches sent by
chairman Jewell had been returned to
him, ''by mistake" which he makes
haste to publish.
One of then, addressed to Hon. Charles
J. Noyes, Jacksonville, announces that
Mr.. Jewell "will provide, as requested,
200 each for Calender and yourself as
compensation" Messrs. Noyes and Cal
lender were Republican speakers in
Florida, and Mr.. Jewell states that this
telegram related solely to their pay
ment.
The other was addressed to F. W.
Wicker, Collector, Key West, and stated
"City of Dallas took $50; city of Texas
100; Colorado 100 for Key West. Men
on dock instructed to say nothing"
Chairman Barnum says these figures
represent the number of Republican re-
peaters being sent to Florida. Chairman
Jewell says information was received at
Republican headquarters ON the Sth of
October that 200 or 300 men were gong
out from New York on steamers bound
for Florida, land from the past history
of that party it was fair for us to assume
that they were sending them there for
the purpose of committing frauds, and
we notified them in telegrams," &c.
1t is fair to presume that other reck-
less forgeries and falseloods will be set
afioat between this time and the election,
and it will be well enough for Republic
ans to be on their guard and to receiyeI
all stories that may emanate from that
quarter with many degrees Of allowance.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-10-28
Garfield on the Labor Question.

From his Letter of Acceptance
The material interests of this country
the traditions of its settlement, and the
sentiment of our people have led the
government to offer the widest hospi.
tality to emigrants who seek our shores
for new and happier homes, willing to
share the burdens as we'll as the bene-
fits of our society, and intending that
their posterity shall become an indistin-
guishable part of our population. The
recent movement of the Chinese to our
Pacific coast partakes but little of the
qualities of such an immigration, either
in its purposes or it's result 1t is too
much like an importation to be welcom-
ed without restriction; too much like an
invasion to be looked upon without So
licitude. We can not consent to allow
any form of Servile labor to be intro
duced among us under the guise of inn
migration. Recognizing the gravity OIL
this subject, the present administration
supported by Congress, has sent to
China commission of distinguished
citizens, for the purpose of securing
such a modification of the existing
treaty as will prevent the evils likely to
arise from the present situation. 1t is
confidently believed that these diplo-
matte negotiations will be successful
without the loss of commercial inter
course between the two powers, which
promises great increase of reciprocal
trade and the enlargement of our mar
kets. Should these efforts fail, it will
be the duty of Congress to mitigate evils
already felt, and prevent their increase,
by such restrictions as, without violence
or injustice, will place upon sure foun-
dation the peace of our communities,
and the freedom and dignity of labor.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-10-28
THE FORGER FOUND.
Little Johnnie Davenport Discovers
the Scamp-An Old Hand at
the Business.

A New York special says that the
identity of the forger of the Garfield
Chinese letter has been fixed upon Kin
wood Philip, writer for the New York
Truth, the same person who wrote the
bogus Hancock letter of acceptance,
which was published in the Truth III adj
vance of Hancock's issuance of the gen.
uine letter. Several specimens of Philips
manuscript were compared by experts
with the forged letter. 1t was noticed
that Philip in dotting his 81" throws his
dot backward, which accounts for the
fact that in the signature OF the forged
letter the dot was behind the f." max
ing it appear like Garfield. In several
instances where Philip had written Gar
field the dot was behind the ST." Letters
of Philip were found where he had writ
ten the words personal and confidential,
and this was compared by microscope
with the personal and confidential at tae
head of the forged letters, and they were
pronounced identical. The same conclu-
sions were reached by two sets of eX-
perts at work at different places. Philip
is well known as practical joker and
pen artist. He delights to initiate the
of prominent men, and one of
his boasts is that upon looking at man
and learning his name he can write fac
simile of his signature. John /. Daven-
port, Chairman of the State Committee,
claims distinction and reward for dis
covering Philip as the forger.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-10-28

CONGRESSMAN UPDEGRAFF was en-
gagged in the New York canvass last
week, doing most effective work for the
Republican cause in that State. The
jamestown Daily Journal makes quite a
lengthy notice of Updegraff s speech in
that place, saying that it was one of the
most telling speeches thus far, and con-
Guiding as follows:
Mr.. Updegraff s address was fire.
quently interrupted by hearty applause
the audience being readily responsive to
his eloquence and wit He speaks easi,
ly and naturally, and the more sober
portions of his subject matter are enli-
vened by flashes of homely humor which
never fail to meet their point. The Ell.
tire address was sound in argument and
entertaining in delivery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1880-10-28

Is the Democratic retreat beginning
Mr.. Hewitt admits now that the body
of she forged letter was not written by
General Garfield, but insists that the
siSnature was. Inasmuch as the whole
letter, signature and all, was labored
imitation of General Garfield's hand, Mr.
Hewitt has virtually admitted that the
whole document is a forgery. Surely no
intelligent man supposes for moment
that a secretary, in writing a letter for
General Garfield would initiate his
hand. The syllOgism is short and clear:
The letter and signature are in the same
hand; Mr.. Hewitt admits that the letter
is forged; he thus admits that the sigma
ture also is forged.--N. Y. Tribune