The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-16
SPIRIT Of THE PRESS.
The English Papers Of This Morning.

The Commercial saws: The actual figures
of the increase of money in use in this
country under the conditions of resump-
ton for the year 1879 are between $3.50, 000-
600 and $l7O,OOO,OOO. OF this nearly $780,.
900, 600 is imported gold; over $4,000, 600
gold out of our mines; near $40. .00O, 900
bank-notes issued because there was prof
liable demand for currency, and the rest
is silver. This shows that resumption
establishes the conditions under which the
amount of money in country is made to
meet the wants of trade. 1t further
shows that resumption is not identical
with contraction-that it provides nat
urally, and as matter of bust
ness (not through the caucasing Of
politicians), for expansion. Plenty of good
money is good thing.--It is becoming
palmer every day that the candidate Of the
Democratic party fnr the Presidency will
be found in an Eastern State. The favor
ties to-day are Ex-Governor Seymour and
Samuel J. Tilden. of New York, and Sena-
tor Bayard, of Delaware. We are inclined
to the opinion that were Mr. Seymour to
saw frankly that lie would take the nomi-
nation, it would be given to him as the
highest assurance of securing the thirty
five electoral votes Of the Empire State. In
any event the Presidential nomination will
be given to the East. i is a question, then,
who shall have the second pace on the
ticket? With Hendricks out Of the way,
the nomination for Vice President
will become a bone Of contention among a
number OF Western nediocrities, and Ex-
Governor Bishops changes are at least at
par with the others. Though his party was
defeated at the last election, Bishop was not
defeated; and it is seriously claimed that
had he been renominated be would have
been reelected, and by majority as great
as boosted him into the Governors chair
two years ago.-It is question whether
any attempt was made to bribe any Fusion
ist in Maine to resign the seat in the Legis-
lature given to him by the Governor of the
State. The fact that they exhibit m0neyis
not proof that it is the fruit of attempted
bribery; it may or may not be; those ac-
oused Of giving the money, vehemently
deny it; and there is no proof as yet Of
either assertion. - y.
The Gazette says: the carbon horseshoes,
the main feature Of Edison's new electric
light have proved failure. The lamps
have gone out, and their further manufac-
ture, for the present, is suspended. Mr.
Edison and his assistants think they can
overcome the difficulties they nave dis
covered In time tp introduce the light into
practical use III New York City before next
winter. ssThe world will wish them success,
but for the present gas and petroleum will
be found very useful for illuminating pur-
poses.- The Mayor yesterday decided to
refuse license to the Vine-street Opera
house. This is, what respectable people
asked him TO do, and this Is the result that
was to be expected of the Chief Magistrate
of the city, who knew the character of
the variety shows and was fully
aware of their demoralizing influence.
With yesterdays action the Mayor con-
cluded the list, having previously refused
license to all other concerns of that cl.ss
These people may as we'll understand that
they have had their day, and that Cincin.
natl is not again to be disgraced by their
vile performances. This IL public opinion,
and 1t will be enforced without fear, favor.
or Discrimination, and 1t Is not worth while
for the variety, peoplet to kick against it dp,
less they are anxious to kick themselves
into Jail The growth Of the South under
the infusion Of this railroad life will be en-
ormous. Cincinnati will not get all the re.
suit of this growth; but 1t will get its full