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This provides a margin of seyenry-six votes.
The estimate is ahsurdly and ridculously out Of
the way, inasmuch as no State In the list can be
depended on to give as large vote as each is
credited with, and some will not give Gen. Grant
one vote. North Carolina, for instance, is cred
tied with twenty votes for Grant, whereas it has
already elected seventeen Sherman Delegates.
and hes only twenty in ALL So it can surely be said
that neither Pennsylvania nor Illinois will give
a solid vote for Grant, or anything like it, while
Massachusetts and New Jersey will scarcely give
him one vote between them. It is significant
that most of his strength is made to come from
the Southern Democratic States which can do
nothing to elect him. Gen. Grant probably saw
this article in the Nc.us and read it, and it must
have made him feel very much like declining, II
he was not SO inclined before,
, 1880-03-28

On Tuesday, April G, there will be an cleo
ton in this city for an Assessor, Collector,
Supervisor, and Clerk in each of the three
Towns of Chicago, and also for the election
of one Alderman in each of the eighteen
wards. The interests at stake are purely To-
cal. The duties Of the officers to be elected
are to value the property of the people for
taxation, to collect the taxes when due, and
to appropriate the money for public purposes
when collected. It will he seen, therefore,
that the duties of the officers are exclusively
Of a business character, calling for expert
ence, intelligence, and integrity. The duties
of the township officers were, perhaps, never
better performed than they were by the
officers elected last year. Wherever these
officers, especially those on the North and
West Sides, are candidates for reelection,
voters have at least the experience OF the
past to guide them in the choice at this cleo
ti0n.
The lists of candidates, so far as the same
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will pay the interest on the cost OF ne
r0vpiunnt

will pay the interest on the cost OF a new
pavement
it is idle to demand that the streets be
cleaned so long as large proportion shall
remain unpaved. The money used for this
purpose is merely squandered. The mud is
dragged in by every horse and vehicle from
the dirt streets more rapidly than 1t can De
carted off the paved ones. A reader OF IHE
TRIBUNE writes that 1t is the dropplngs from
the horses that travel or stand on the streets
which make the frightful dustof dry weather.
Admit that this is true to some extent, it is
still evident that the manure cannot be re-
moved without thorough and systematic
sweeping, and that no system of cleaning
which will keep the streets clean is possible
until there shall be system OF paved streets.
The proportion of horses that travel and
stand in the streets is very much the same in
the large cities Of Europe and the East as
In Chicago, but the former are kept clean
and in good repair, because the pavements
are general ard of nearly uniform quality.
Whenever the chief business districts Of
Chicago shall be paved including streets and
alleys, then. but not till then, will it be pos
sible to maintain them in good condition Of
repair and cleanliness at comparatively
small outlay. The gain to business, to health,
to comfort, and to the attractiveness and
reputation of the city will be vastly beyond
the cost Of the proposed improvement, which
will be insignificant to the Individual prop
erty-owners.
Who will be the pioneer in this movement
for the rehabilitation Of Chicago streets? An
Alderman who is favorable to the project as
every Intelligent and public-spirited man
must be. pretends that 1t is not worth while
to bring the subject before the Council now,
because nothing can be done this summer.
But it should be agitated now so that proper
arrangements can be made for completing
the work next summer. The process
for making special assessments Is slow and
tedious, and the sooner the movement is set
on foot the sooner the work can be done.
The Council might, at the very least, author
ize the Commissioner of Public Works to
outline the extent of the improvements that
ought to be made, consult with contractors
as to the probable cost thereof, and report to
the Council at the earliest moment an esti-
mate Of the work in the aggregate and in
detail. Mr.. Waller, the present Commits
sioner, is practical aud energetic business
man, and, if intrusted with task Of this
kind, he will promptly collect all the neces-
sary information, and present the plan of
improvement to the Council and the public
in such shape as will enable an Intelligent
decision as to what should be done. Will
not Mayor Harrison bring the matter before
the Council in this or some other tangible
and practical shape?
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| 4 short communication which we print in
another column reyiyes the project Of a
Home for Incurables which has been agi-
| tated by The TRIBUNE from time to time as
one Of the most commendab1e charities that
can be established in this city. The sugges-
| tion in this case is called out by an unfortu-
| nate woman who Is afflicted with an incura-
BILE affection Of the spine, and Is absolutely
helpless She is entirely without resources,
but is said to be woman of intelligence and
education. There is no place for her in
the public or private hospitals, and 4
consignment to the Poor-uouse would
be not merely humiliating. but even
cruel, since the Poor-House is not
provided with the proper comforts and
attentions for such a person. Several
chari itably-incined ladies have undertaken
to support this woman, but her life may be
dragged out for years, and a thousand things
may happen to deprive her Of her present
support. In the meantime, these friends
have found it extremely difficult to secure
room where the afflicted woman can be
lodged and cared for, on account OF the mai
nral aversion which every private household
feels to the charge of all fncurable invalid to
whom there are nd natural ties making such
care a matter Of duty. There is no proper
and adequate provision to be made for such
all unfortunate except Home for Incura-
bles, organized and maintained as charity,
and there is no institution in Chicago Of this
character.
Nearly every physician Of large practice
can relate some personal experience Which
3,ac 1a9 RI n
Home as is recommended by this case. Every
once In while, indeed, the very same sugges-
ton comes from some reputable physician.
It is hard to say just how the project can be
best put upon its legs Perhaps some prac-
ticing physician, or number of physicians,
or some one of the medical societies, might
start the movement with the best chances OF
success It,hay be that valuable information,
and, perhaps, active cooperation, can be Sc
cured from the Relief and Aid Society, to
whose officers and agents Similar Affections
must be very familiar. The people Of Chi
cago are familiar with the devotion
and energy that DR.. Shipman has
given to the Foundlings' Home. and
the success that has attended his eff
forts. His example should prompt some
other member Of the profession, or some as
sociation of physicians, to start Home for
Incurables. The funds for supporting such
an institution will be eheerfully subscribed
if it be taken in hand by some person or per-
sons whose names will guarantee honest,
energetic, and judieious management Once
established, the Home for mcnrab1es would
always command the same active sympathy
and generous support which the Foundlings'
Home and the Woman's Hospital find in time
Of need. There is no person outside Of the
few who pretend to believe that the old and
decrepid should be killed off like helpless
beasts to whom such a charity will not appeal
at all times, and it is of the peculiar character
which should attract the active cooperation
of the medical profession. Will some one or
more Of our leading physicians take it IN
hand?
, 1880-03-28

terna1 bloom, hi the busy city streets where
the shop-windows are blooming with the ne"
styles, and in men and women clad afresfl'
rejoicing in the advent Of spring, and plan-
ming for new season Of entertainment
Lent is over: Expiation has been made.
Serge, and skull, and beads are laid away 1or
another twelye1nonth. The anchor1te closes
the door of his cell with no regret, and steps
out into the free air full of every sugges-
ton of resurrection, for tits yesterday, and
the spring is now fairly here.
, 1880-03-28

LEGGET and Leeds, the dishonest city
officials OF Elizabeth n j., whose conviction on
the charge Of defrauding that city was referred
to in The TRIBUNE about week ago, were SEN
fenced yesterday, the former to seven years
imprisonment and fine Of $3.50; the latter to
four years, and fine of 5000 This Is an example
Of Jersey Justice which might well be followed
by other States; then we might have less per-
sons without visible means of support seeking
offices for which they receive no public compen~
sation. An application Of Jersey justice to GER
tain wcl-known public defaultcrs Of Chicago
would not be opposed very strenuously by re-
spectacle people.
, 1880-03-28

In the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth
Wards the Republicans are In such hopeless
minority that they, perhaps, can best serve the
public interests by making the best selections
from among the mob Of Democratic candidates.
regulars, irre9ulars, and independents. mthe
Fourth, Ninth, Eleventh. Twelfth. and Tnf.
teenth Wards the Republican candidates VIII
probably have no opposition. In the T"eitn
Ward both candidates are Republicans, and sne
election Of either will be satisfactory to ths
public,
, 1880-03-28

The promises of increased liberty to the
Jews in Russia made some time ago have
not been fulfilled; On the contrary, they
have been treated With greater severity
since the Cars anniversary. In some of the
provinces their business has been ruined, and
they have barely escaped with their lives while
in St Petersburg they are obliged to deny their
religion, If they would live In anything akin to
peace. And yet the Russian Government was
yirtuously indignant some years since at the
maltreatment Of the Bulgarian Christians by
the Turks. But then the Car was anxious for
some additional territory. and it was convenient
to assume virtuously humane motives.
, 1880-03-28

Mr.. JAMES J. AfcGRATI is the Republican
nominee in the Fourteenth Ward aRafnst tha
Communist candidate, Stauber. Some Of tha
Democrats wanted to run Ill. Chris. Casselman.
but he says he will not accept, as he doesn't vant
the Office, and doesn't care to divide the anti
Communist vote to let in stauber McGra,h. ~
the representative Of the Star-Spangled Banner.
will lay the red-tfag Communist On the SHELF
There will be a lively scrimmage in the ward,
but the defenders Of American civilization will
prevail against its assailants- Mr. Mc3rath
pledges himself to make an acceptable and use
full Alderman, and he has the ability to do -,
When he was formerly In the Council be CON-
mitted some errors, but he has turned over q
new leaf and will act steadily with the best ele.
ment in the new Council.
, 1880-03-28

THERE was quite large crowd gathered
OIL the piers yesterday morning as the relief
ship Constellation drew out from the Brooklyn
N,vy-Yard bcaring it's cnrxo of provisions and
clothing for the people of Ireland. The band
played Irish and American airs, and the CROW,
who seemed to be very enthusiastic over their
mission. were loudly cheered. The original
destination Of the ship has been somewhat
moditl.l. and it may land its cargo ut Dublin,
Queenstown, or Galway, as Commander Potter
6aap.o hn1f
, 1880-03-28

NEITHER. the noon Nelos nor the Fren,n-
Journal is entirely pleused with Tue rR1nr,.gy
presswork on the cuts of the Four stu1rorts :.
We admit that the impression took }i,t,a ~.
dark, but, as two OF them are considered d ~ y,
horses, the color was probably about riaht ~
thom. rs they desire to be kept shudy. As n1s;na
is II blond, and the picture represents him -.
dark bruuct, his friends naturally take e1ca,
tfon to the coloring Of tho cnt. Gen. Granr 4!
ing grim warrior aud accustomed to nil Efa,,.
OF deliueation, won't take o0ense Mt y l;.,,s
extra ink on the shadow Of himself. Il mov ~,
we'll be confessed that revolving stcre,tr,a
plates. whirlfng round at the rate of 1a013 ~
hour. do not work cuts on news printnaner
with tho clearness aud slnoothness Of tbe h.,
and platen or Adams press, turning Oft nm -.
500 Impressions an hour On heavy, sized boot'
paper.
, 1880-03-28

THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE has established branch
offices for the receipt Of subscriptions and advertise
ultnte n follows:
NEW yuRk-Room . Tribune Building. i. T. Nc
fAl,,ES, Manager.
GLASGOW. Sco,sand-A1tan's American News
Agency. 81 Rentcld-st-
LONDON Enx.-American Exchange, ~ strand-
uESHy +. t:ll1lG. Agent
WAsutSGTON. ID. GLIB F street.
, 1880-03-28

THE Subcommittee Of the House Commit
tee on Militia yesterday agreed On report urg-
ing the Importance of a National Militia, and
recommending IN annual appropriation for the
organization and equipment Of such body.
Tho report favors bill by which the cobpera-
hon of the various States might be secured to-
wards the object indicated. Under the proposed
law the men shos1ld be paid only during the time
of annual encampment and drill.
, 1880-03-28

FnoM information received at Washington
yesterday it appears that the Texas delegation
to the Chicago Convention is by no means solid
for Grant On the contrary, Blaine has larger
following than any candidate. sever, delegates
fuvorin9 his nomination, while Grant can count
only on FIVE and Sherman on four. Should the
unit rule be enforced it looks as If Blaine would
get the full vote Of the delegation.
, 1880-03-28

difficulty 'and danger, while the tins.,o,
olazoned representatives Of the European c,,a a.a
"ere almost powerless, Mr. Washburno j.. ..s -
Simple Character Of American Mfnizta. =. ~
tracted the attention and commanded the ~
OF civilized humanity rs the representat':
Of Republican ideas, and liberties. s,se and Awe
Without resorting to the practices Of tho AN a"s
mats OF the old school.-the chicancry tha 1ap'u
hoods. the espionage which are associatef in.sa
minds with that system and practice. Mr. WI w
burne, BY his Intelligence, courtesy. cnpror asu,
courage, won the admiration and rcsncct ~4s ~.
every intelligent man. The elite of En,oao' "
diplomacy twas dwarfed und belittIea ha,"1
the stature tonly life-sized) Of American r.s.
hood" as represented by him. These ra,1a"a.
were received with 1ong-continued applause ~
well-merited compliment to an able, houest -.
dignitied representative American. "41o
, 1880-03-28

ENGLISH army officers Of literary tastes
have been employed much Of late as war CORE
spondents OF some Of the London newspapers;
but the Duke Of Cambridge. the venerable
fossil who plays at Conmandcr-in-Ch Chief Of the
British army, has issued instructions that the
practice must be stopped, and threatens any
officer who violates them with unpleasant con-
Ecd1enceS
, 1880-03-28
PERSONALS.

as. J. To-" Keep out Of my way a1'1 @@'
will be forgiven. Kelly.
The Gar has overhauled his Will. 1na41 s.,,re
1877, and several important chanRes' ena p-oh-
Of which Is not known, have been maoe. .,ift-
ably the old gentleman has set ASIDE eo -, case
cieut To pay fur sneeplug ~ his re'''a1'
, 1880-03-28

DURING the debate yesterday on the Con-
sular and Diplomatic Appropriation bill, and in
answer to the structures OF Mr.. blackburn on
our diplomatic service, Mr.. Robson, Of New
Jersey, took occasion. while defending that
service as being as respectable and successful
as any the world had ever seen, to refer to Mr.
Washburnes career in Puris in terms Of glowing
hut deser, Cd eulogy. Amid scrues of greatest
, 1880-03-28

Mr.. GRoEsBEcK, of Cincinnati, declines to
say whether he will be candidate or not He
regrets the publication Of the letter addressed
to him by conference of New York Democrats,
but will probably reply to 1t In Il few days.
, 1880-03-28

ABOUT S5o, 900 has been subscribed in Chica-
go for the Irish Relief Fund. OF this sum, over
81 900 has been sent to the Paruell Land League,
and $4,000 to the Catholic Bishops. 1t is ex-
pected that the fund viii! be largely Increased
during the coming week by the receipts Of the Ste
Patrick Day lectures. J
, 1880-03-28

AT banquet given to Gen. Grant and bis
friends in Buena Vista, Gen. Sheridan was called
upon for speech, and he replied by saying that
since nc had visited Mexico he could well under
stand why 1t was that Cortez had burned bis
ships, since, of course, he could have no desire
to leave such land Of milk and honey. The
able and ingenious editor Of the Sun sees 10
Sheridans words determined purpose To con-
quer Mexico. But he should know that Cen
Sheridan when he Is going to conquer anything
doesn't begin with soft words and haItcry.
, 1880-03-28
THE Republicans Of West Chicago could

THE Republicans Of West Chicago could
not have nominated more competent candidate
for Assessor than Pleasant Amick. He knows
every piece of ground in that town, and every
house, shop, and mandatory, and the fair and
proper taxable value of each lot or improve
mcnt. Ho has had immense experience in ta1
and assessment matters, and possesses cool
Judgment and correct eye. He should be
elected by alt means, and will be If the property
owners care enough for the protection OF theaf
tntefests to go to the polls and vote for him
, 1880-03-28

PARDON was refused to the parties who
were convicted some time ago Of corruptiy 60
1fcting votes Of members Of the Pennsylvania
Legislature in connection with the Riot Claims
bill The action Of the Board of Pardons III this
matter was what it ought to be, just and proper.
Let the cortuptionists take the consequences Of
fhaj rte
, 1880-03-28

The Liberal party in England has received
great encouragement from I'M unexpected
uuut-. The Ne,r Free Press of Vienna says
that Austria and Germany will from this time
forward regard the Liberals as enemies who
should be unstintfns1y and vigorously opposed.
The publication Of the Austrian journals artf-
Gle in the English language will be Il most ex-
cellent campaign document for 3fr. Gladstone,
for il there is anything which Englishmcn are
determined to resent it is the interference Of
outsiders in their domestic affairs. Besides they
never did like the Austrians, and are not likely
to follow their advice to any alarming extent
, 1880-03-28

TIE Iiberian emigration fever has taken
hold Of the Arkansas coiored people. One hun
drt.d and seventeen of them arrived in New
Iork few days ago, and one hundred more are
expected soon, all intending to leave for Liberia
as soon as practicable.
, 1880-03-28

THE New York Supreme Court granted an
order yesterday for the arrest Of Boucicault,
actor, dramatist etc, at the suit OF his wife, who
has commenced proceedings to procure di-
r0ref
, 1880-03-28

The difference between Republican a1ln
Democratic Aldermen turns out to be most I'LL
portant when judges Of election are to % ~
pointed. Anybody who hns hnd to haunt ~. ~.
City-Hun on this business knows how great euo
difference Is.
, 1880-03-28

IT is stated, on the authority OF kepup-
lican journal, that the principal object 0, e .as
conference of Conkling, Don Cameron. anu ~
elder Cameron at Harrisburg on Monday ~as ~ ~
prepare instructions, which we're telegrapneu.' .'
cipher to Gen. Grant on bis arrival az o0''
, 1880-03-28
THE attempt of the Four Stalwarts in YES

THE attempt Of the Four Stalwarts in yes-
tcrdnys TRIBUNE to catch the colored vote by
taking on hue Of extra darkness WIS yeryin-
genious and sklllfut, but it will hardly work.
Each one Wed with the other, and neither xas
much ahend at the end. It's good sign, how
ever, that candidates now seem to know the
value Of printers ink. The pressman was liber-
al with the Four Staiwarts in this regard. About
two pounds OF extra pigment were distributed
around Gen. Grants nose, and Senator Ed
munds, whose head is rs smooth as billiard
ball, had rich and glossy coat of black put over
his attic-story. The pressman hurrahs for Grant
and Edmunds. and that's why be favored them
with an extrn dose Of the art prescrvatiye."
, 1880-03-28

glish farmers are working vigorously to over
throw the present Government, and the Lon.
don Guilds, who own vast estates, obtained
by ruthless confscation, in the north of Ire
land, are contributing largely to procure its
triumph ut the polls next week. Whether
they shall succeed or not 1t is difficult to say,
all predictions to the contrary notwithstand
inp
, 1880-03-28

THE Cape Government have decided to
disarm the natives of Basuloand. notwithstand-
ing the petitions and remnnstranccs of the latter.
, 1880-03-28

A SEVERE wind and rain storm ragged yes
tcrday throughout Southern Illinois, Kansas,
Nebraska, Indiana. and most Of the Western
E.ates. Fences, sitbuildiugs, signs, ETC., we're
blown about In every direction The storm ap~
pears to hare been particularly severe in the
neighborhood of ST. Louis and Lafayette. The
telegraph wires we're hadly damaged, and COM
muncadon between places in the localities re-
ferrcd to and Chicago was seriously interrupted.
The Western Union Company have had only one
wire working between here and San Francisco
for three days.
, 1880-03-28

D1PuTHER1A is making many victims
amous the inhabitants Of the Russian Province
Of kharkoT- and nineteen sanitary bodies are
now endeavoring to stay its deadly progress.
, 1880-03-28

THREE men fell overheard the steamer
Guiding Star at Cairo yesterday morning. Two
Of them were drowned, and the third was struck
b. tho wheel and so seriously injured that his
recovery Is doubtful.
, 1880-03-28
DR.. W1cKE:I,sIIA3t has been in the COuncli

DR.. W1cKERsuAu has been in the Counc1
but few months, and has made SO good a recqiu
that it is difficult to find much fault with IT, ha
is candidate for reelection, and has FRANK
Warren as a competitor. It will be contest ~
which party considerations will cut but sma'
figure. Let the best NUN be elected. Reputaose
voters will not have much trouble to determine
how they should vote.
, 1880-03-28

BR1GASDAGE is as prevalent in Sicily as
ever. The outlaws recently captured a German
prince,-by little vigilance they might capture
different one every day,-and Released him on
the payment Of q lnrge ransom.
, 1880-03-28

Too many curious condolences will arouse
suspicion. 1t was a curious coincidence that
ten. Grant arrived in Texas the day before the
meeting Of the Republican State Convention; it
is q still more curious coincidence that his visit
to Arkansas has been postponed until few days
before the meeting Of the Republican Conyen-
ton Of that State. Some persons think the hand
Of Simon Cameron appears In all this.
, 1880-03-28

NOTWITHSTANDING the very disagreeable
weather Of yesterday, Count de Lesseps and his
party were pleasantly entertained III Chicago,
and left for New York well pleased with our
city and our people.
, 1880-03-28

THE Bloomington Panta0raph was ons1 - .
strong Grant organ, but now seems dlsposeu ~
favor Blaine. The tide is surely turning III oe'
direction.
, 1880-03-28

THE Republicans have made an e3ce1e,s
selection for Alderman in the Eleventh Ha1o -
nominating Mr., T. N. Bond. He Is the rfgn. maa
for the place. His vote and influence WILL VIC ~
the right side OF every question.
, 1880-03-28

GEN. GRANT was greeted on his arrival in
Galveston with leading article in the Ne,cs
Liberal Democratic) Of that city forccasting his
nomination by the following vote on the first
, 1880-03-28
SUNDAY, MARCH IS, 1850.

EDGAl: N. MARBLE, law officer of the III
terror Department. will be appointed Commits
sioner Of Patents, vice Gen. Paine, resigned.
, 1880-03-28

VAN RENSSELAER, GRAND LODGE OF PERFEC-
TIUN-1heru will tt. Il regular assembly Thursday
evening next EuSlnes. md work. ISy order of
GEO. X. MCCiELLANI) T.. p. e.. NJ
Ell EQQuAl.E. GRIND SccrGIaTY.
, 1880-03-28

licensed yictuniers ind their proteges? Are
they not ready to resist with their energetic
fists the dictatorlal action of Mr. Gladstone's
r1,ininns2
, 1880-03-28

GOLDEN RULE L0D1E. NO. r. A. F. Il A. Nj
Epecial Communication Tuesday evening. March 20,
at O'Clock Important work Visitors always well
n GOODMAN Secretarr
, 1880-03-28

THE Dearborn-street bridge pool was maen I.son
discouraged yesterday. 1t is sa1o tna1 .,ah
81 600 in 81 bills couldn't carry the thing 'n1'1e