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THE RAILROAD SYSTEM

Advance sheets Of POor's Manual give i'm
portant information in regard to the railway
system for period which is by courtesy called
the year 1880. 1t is not the fault of Mr.. Poor
that he does not present statistics for the same
period from the different railroads. Their
Official reports are prepared, some for calendar
years, some for years ending September 80.
some for years ending June 80, while the fiscal
years OF other important roads end in March or
May This fact, though unavoidable, renders
the compilation much less valuable, and vet no
other survey of the whole railway system has
been published, or can well be prepared, with
out the aid OF compulsory provisions of Federal
law. In this case, for example, it happens that
the official reports given for the year 1880 ~
are nearly all at least six months old, and prob
ably half of them are nine months old. Under
such circumstances, the value of the compila-
ton would be much enhanced il the tabular
statements should give in separate classes the
aggregates for years ending at different dates.
Another defect, which impairs the value of the
statistics given, is that the aggregates for each
year include different roads from those included
in the aggregates of the preceding report and
this might be remedied by more painstaking
method of compilation.
The statement that 93,G71 miles of railroad
We're III operation at the close of the year 1880
Is probably inaccurate, because it does not APP
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-26

PERSONAL.

NJ Jules Verne is the happy proprietor of yacht.
| the Saint Michel in which he has been sailing
| about Holland and Denmark.
| The beautiful Princess Metternich is growing
stout much TO her disgusther once charming tigpre
Is losing ats graceful outlines, and she begins to
realize that old is approaching The Prince aud
lrncess have Just celebrated their silver wedding
King Kalakaua, of the Sandwich Islands. WAS
formally presented the other day to Queen Victoria
who received HIM at Windsor surrounded by several
OF her sons and daughters. ~
Inc Duke dAlbe, brothern-law of the Empress
Eugene has Just died in Madrid. A French noble
man who died about the same time in Paris WAS tho
Duke de Cambaceres nephew of the first No,,ol .,
great chancellor The Duke himself was Bona
palee Pare aha served IN the last of the En-
pre- peing wounded at Waterloo.
The late Dean Stanley had mucb exnorienoo 90
journalist With Matthew Arnold and Fitzlames
Stephen he for several years one of tho Iealor
writers of The PdU MAI Gazette His chirocranbv
was hard to decipher. Ii is said that only two
persons, ex-Governoi Rice and the Rev. G. r. Ellis
were able TO read letter which the Dean wrote io
boston TREND after his visit TO this country
The Hon A. H. Stephens was once MAKING n,
eloquent speech In Georgia when among his lis
teners appeared Mr.. Gentry. of Tennessee. De-
ghted with the speech but moved with pity for tbe
iean sailow half-starved appearance of the little
- ait speaker the sturdy Iennesseean exclaimed
lets eaten MN and take him to the mounfains
anu Iced him ana save him for his country and
humanity ''' """
Queen Victoria went through pleasant little cor
emony lately when the boys of Christs HospitaI of
the foundation of King Charles H. went to Windsor
To exhibit to her their drawings and charts m,
young fellows had luncheon in the dinng-ro ANA
then each of the forty was formally presented 90
the Queen. After that each boy in Succession laid
nus nus, aiawlhgs ana CHARTS before her for Inspection
pleased her. "" especially
secretary and Mrs. Blaine win go to Maine a.
soon as the Presidents condition will permit. Mrs
WINDOW and her daughters are at Deer par, am,
when Mr. Window can join them they win on 70
.he "hite Mountains. Mrs. James and her daugb-
,ets are sun at the Arlington in Washington. Miss
'Aa'ii'' 'aineS was at the station when the Presi
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FTNERAL OF DEM ST4NLEY.

1t may be considered q fortunate circumstance
that an American Bish ,p should have been able in
Westminster Abbey to express the feeling of his
countrymen respecting the excellent man whose
death has been almost equally lamented here and in
Great Britain. The presence Of the American Min
ister also had Significance. The fact that a Chris
tian dgnitary was a leader of thought as well
abroad as III his own land, suggests the comparative
universally OF the Christian religion and proves f
not its divine origin, certainly the veneration with
which it is still regarded by cultured communities
despite the license of discussion which the present
age allows itself So long as the death of such a
Dean Stanley cxcites so general a regret we
may be sure that Christianity and we NAV add
organized Christianity, retains fast hold upon the
minds and hearts of the best of mankind The
moderation and libcrality of his doctrinal views
made him a natural leader of those who desired TO
avoid extremes.
To many minds what usually called eyanpeli-
cal opinions as held by members of the Church of
England and the Protestant Episcopal Church in
America, are far from attractive. Whether they
are really surrender of the authority of the Church
or not, they hardly SAVIOR of that profound venera-
ton with which an earnest man ought 20 regard the
Church of his adoption. They imply an indifier
to its historical standing. They ara = martial
denial OF its authority and suggest a low estimate
of its traditions. Connected with these there may
OF course, be fervent pety and a charity which
must not be undervaned but this does not prevent
wonder that those who see fit to affiliate then,
selves with Church at all should regard il M
hardly more than accidental association. ,biIa
after all their liberalism is often of dubious sort
and stops far short of perfect liberation. Again
the Catholic school of the English Church. attrac
tive as it is to minds of part icular class bv the
large majority of Pedestrians is regarded with dis
trust and dislike They do not relish its ceremo-
NAL, Its forms and modes and shows, its monast,c
tendencies ana Its revival of ancient peculiarites
But between these extremes there may be religions
ways and opinions which satisfy the intellect
which leave the dignity of the Church nnin,pared
which encourage inquiry without misleading men
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NOT PROUD OF ROBERTS.
From The f,0fNfSff,,, &c. = -.

- it is deeply TO be regretted that Governo-
~ p nae SHOWN an apparent contempt this maxim
III ms nifortunate aud needless refusal 10 n Svi,S
DINER GoVeriors IA recommending day OF thanh svsn
anu prayer Tor the recovery OF the President n - -
east some satisfaction 10 feel assured that in this M
Se can NOT pe pointed TO as exponent OF Texas ~ sS
aau eAcepLoilM atntndo may be attributed by some
DE VINO nave studied his habits with more critical
IMAM friendly eye, TO astdous cultivation of odifv All
prusent desire for notorcty There can be no oresti
htt sucn desire has ragged in his bosom he has ee
last mt upon method for achieving ,,e
tstnncation HIS name mil be spread the wines ~
te Telegraph aud ba1O0ed through the paneI,S In 80,
y must be conceded that Governor Roberts nv ~
nDerae repulse OF the invitation particulars wiz, %
tue other Governors In thanksgiving gs ~, -
count OF the Presidents probable escape nom ef ~,
ASSASSINATION, i1u acquire national and even 10y
wide reputation. which Guiteau himself envy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-26

The discovery of several internal machines
on board of steamers reaching Liverpool from
this country seems to have caused considerable
excitement in the House of Commons, the inev-
liable inference being that they were the work
OF Fenians Sir William Vernon Harcourt, the
Home Secretary, stated that the discoveries were
the result of information received by the Gov
eminent, the names of the vessels being
given. The agent here of one of the steam
ship lines in question expresses doubts
OF the truth of the report but the
Home Secretary's confirmation of it in
the House yesterday was positive, and
this is followed by description of the ma
chimes themselves, which shows that they were
capable of doing immense mischief. The
Home Secretary expressed the Opinion--and
dwelt upon it--that the attempt was the
| outcome of the agitation of the Fenan
press in this country, and significant
reference was made to the action taken
in the case of the Freiheit to show what the
British Government had been ready to do in
a matter affecting other peoples than its own
AS to this, it can only be said that
the American Government will surely be
found earnestly cooperating with that of Great
Britain in preventing and furnishing crime,
and especially atrOcious crime like this, when
ever it is in its power. But III dealing with
the Fenian papers, which seem to be regarded
with much greater terror in England than
here, this Government is under the very re-
strictions laid down by the Home Secretary
himself with reference to similar utterances there
that the expression of "wld and extrava-
CANT" opinions, short of actual Indictment to
| crime, cannot be punished
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PUBLIC OPINION.

The magnificent Roscoe has been restored IN
private hte-lNorfolk virginian DemJ y"
The end looked for and often deferred il
nov accomplished aud Mr. Conkling is finally snosed
oil Tor all time.-lfoledo Blade RepJ 'a'SeH
Mr.. Conkling has been defeated; that ia
Igh IL VIII gfaty nine out OF ten Republicans flrong
out the country But he ought to he freafo sas,
honofably.-lDetroit Post and Tribune (Rep.) ~
Mr. Conkling is an utterly preposterous ner-
SON. and his attempting 20 pose the very last
OF nus being Visible TO the public eye i'm a heroic afts
phia Telegraph (Rep) u niia"ef
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-26
THE GREATEST EFFORT OF HIS LIFE.

Inc struggle which was preciptated unon tho
New orh Legislature ON the 10th May by the sror
heaued fckignations OF Messrs Conkline ana p,a,e
SS IneS on,p fer Duration and severity The rss
june the hfty-sixth and final one g., NJ 'f "
mans election Senator Miller was elected lesf sst,r1a
,S S and scandals the and sa of can
sr nave peen so uy portrayed cur columns
nere' eumce II to say, :" 1t was glorious Tcrory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-26
NemIUork Daily Gribm,,e.
FOUNDED BY RACE GREELEY.
TUESDAY, JULY &c, 1881.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

'FOREIGN.-Tlie funeral of Dean Stanley took
place at Westminster Abbey yesterday. - The
Italian Ministerial papers have renewed the discus
sion of the Tunisian question. - NJ. ST. Hilaire,
the French Foreign Minister gave explanations re-
garding Tripolitan affairs yesterday The foreign
Ambassadors have refused the request of the Porte
to delay the cesson of the second of the ceded
territory to Greece. There are persistent
rumors at Rome of an Anglo-Italian I'M
sible alliance between Germany, Austria and Italy,
e Sir William Harcourt gave details regarding
the Transatlantic internal machines in the British
House of Commons yesterday.
DoMESTIC.-There was no marked change in the
Presidents condition yesterday the physicians ex-
pressed satisfaction with his case. 60 Justice
Nathan Clifford, of the Supreme Court died yester-
day at Cornish, Me. - deficit of ST. 900 has
been discovered in the Stark County, Ohio Treas
nry. - The National Conference of Charities
and Correction is in sesso at Boston. - Two
men were killed by lightning near Whitehall, N Y
- Blenheim, Flora, Churchill and Charlie Cor
ham won the races at Saratoga.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-The summing up in the
Warren Court of Inquiry was begun yesterday
- Collector Robertson took the oath of office.
- The inquest in the case of George T. Coles
was begun. - There was further reduction in
passenger rates to the West. - A motion has
been made in the Supreme Court to have the re-
ceivers of the Manhattan Company surrender the
New-York Elevated Railway Company lines. -
Gold value of the legaltender silver dollar 412la
gransl. SAG cents. - Stocks active and ma
terialy lower, closing weak at a partial recovery
HE Observation-Disclosures local observations in
dicate clear or partly cloudy weather with slight
changes in temperature, and chances of light rain
Thermometer yesterday Highest. S7o; lowest,
6S0; average, 1882.
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those of the first comet of 1893 and the second
comet of ITO. Professor Chandler thinks
the orbit bears no special likeness to that of any
known comet, while in brief letter, which we
publish to-day, Mr.. Merriman calls attention to
the close similarity between the elements of
Sch@berle's comet and those of the third comet
of 1922. But all are agreed that the new visi-
tor is certain to be prominent and handsome,
although it may not rival that three tailed
comet which appeared the year before the Nor
man Conquest of England, or Halley's comet in
I4o6, which so terrified Pope Calixtus Ill. that
ne ordered the church bells to be rung daily at
noon, and extra Ace Marias to be repeated by
everybody.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-26
DTSHFSPErTFTu.

. From The EOstsrsiie Commercial (RenA
. Anything we can do TO help on ex- Senatorf,ontr
ling IN the law busnesswe shall be glad Ia do n ~ ~
pun down his vest and hack his little
bang he VIII soon know what be an hnmhe
WIN tights unahected 10y previous condition. ana Nsh
pulls respiration and temperature normal Ills resiss-
hatloh war accepted, and II Will do him good -NN-e-
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into the dreary uncertainties of scepticism. About
such ways and opinions, not in the least ready
to follow embrace them may yet recognize a
robust manlness and an intellectual energy which
strengthen rather than enervate faith.
But, best of ALL the feelings excited by the death
OF Dean Stanley show how thoroughly the Christian
religion is fixed in the hearts of the present genera
tion of Engish-spealSing peoples. He was nothing
If not clergyman. 1t was intellectual and
liberal minister of the Gospel that he loved and
venerated upon both sides of the sea. Sometimes
so noisy and impudent is modern scepticisn honest
men begin to fear that have before us an age OF
universal unbelief. Science. it is said has made
revelation ridiculous. Pert and shallow witticisms
are Thought sufficient to refute opinions to which
the profoundest intellects have adhered through
nearly twenty centuries Yet let great Christian
leader like Dean Stanley die, and how deep and
universal is the of loss! The makers of bias
phemous Jokes, the scolists, the sneerers the shall
low literalsts might all disappear and nobody
would much mourn for them. 1t is not long since
prominent English politician, great and successful
statesman as some might regard him, left the world
amidst much talk of his departure most of which
has now subsidized. A sincere sorrow for his DEATH
it is safe TO say not generally felt either here
or In England There much eulogy. but no feel
Ing that the loss was irreparable. Dean Stanley
was only clergyman, and not a clergyman of the
highest rank. In literature his standing was re-
spectacle, but not foremost As preacher he was
not In the very front place. Yet not only in his
own land but in the United States he had secured
an affectonate regard; and here as well as there it
is felt that the death of one so conscientious, so
liberal, so cearheaded and so catholic leaves gap
not easily TO be filed. His departure attracted
quite as mnch notice as if he had been a king or a
kings minister We were pleased particularly to
remember that such had only recently been
our guest, and that we lad been permitted to ex-
tend to him those courtesies which his uniform
fiendliness made but the repayal, in some sort of
debt which we owed to him. The Church OF Eng
land has lost of the ablest and best of its priest
hood, but we in the United States have lost n
friend. He sleeps in the closters over which while
hNing he presided and many a pilgrim from
America will turn from the monuments of kings to
regard with grateful interest that which records
the labors and the virtues of Dean Stanley
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-26

The President returns to the stage of peace
full bulletins. At midnight last night forty
eight hours had elapsed since he had had
chill. The regular afternoon fever sub
sided as usual, and shortly before midnight the
pulse and temperature were both below 100
The results of the surgical operation of Sun
day continue as satisfactory as before, and, in
the words OF Dr. Bliss, the Presidents con-
dluon is in every way favorable and en-
cOuraging."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-26

'rections be given to the American people as to
the proper mode of preparing them into meal
for food
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Persons Tearing torn tor the season, and sum-
sser travellers, can hare The DAILY TRIBUNE
mailed to them, postpaid, for $1.2O per month,
The address being changed as often as desired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-26

The effects of the heat in Philadelphia seem to
nave been confusing upon the Editor of The Times
newspaper of that city, for he mixes up two of the
most venerable and well-eStablished of political
metaphors in this surprising manner; While tho
cat away Maine which has been quiet for a time
now contributes one bubble to the by no means
nolilng cauldron of summer politics." This puts
the cat III IA new position. Mixing her and the
political caudron-iine old fgure-must be ey-
tremely uncomfortable for the cat
1t is announced once more in the most solemn
manner that Senator David Davis will not be n
can3riate Tor reelection. Well. whoever said he
would! and what would it profit him if he We're Az
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-26

China, which would not tolerate the locomo-
tive, sanctions the construction of telegraph
line from Tientsn to Shanghai. 1t would be
interesting to know the ground of this dis
elimination. 1t must be said for the telegraph
that it is much better behaved, quieter and
less dangerous than the locomotive, and per-
haps the mild Chinese have preferred it for
these reasons. They have the eminent au-
thority on their side of the English farmer,
who objected to George Stephenson's pestilent
invention because it would brighten the cows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-26

Where is ForneyG When last heard from he had
sighted the Empire, and had seated himself TO
await Its approach. There being lull now he can
come forward and tell us the position of the Empire
at oais moment 1t would bc well to let the people
nave mnt of IFS approach. IL il were TO come upon
ns unawaIcs the surprise might be too great to be
borne. " - -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-26
New-York will now settle down to business as n
steady-going Republican State

The politicians step into the background. and the
army worm, the cyclone and the Spectator will
have the country pretty much to themselves for the
next few weeks.
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haps the mild Chinese have preferred IL for
these reasons. They have the eminent au-
thority on their side of the English farmer.
who objected to George StephensOn's pestilent
invention because it would frighten the cows.
The whole people may be said to be taking
care OF the President. Men of science in al
most every department of the Government
have made contributions to his comfort and
progress, the soldiers stand guard over him.
ana men OF all grades of official life besiepe
the White House. The outpouring of sym-
pathy and suggestion from all parts of the
country Is something the like of which has not
been seen before in our history. The single in
cident of DIR. Hamiltons lightning journey to
Washington, simple as it is, is ELOQUENT of
universal sympathy and eagemess to do any,
thing for the President. 1t is briefly described
elsewhere. 1t was just nine minutes after Dr.
Hamilton was introduced to Superintendent
Watts, of the Pennsylvania Railroad. that the
special train left the depot in Jersey City. and
an the way to Washington the road was
cleared to let the train fly by that was carry
Ing the two surgeons to the Presidents bed
side. The journey took just four hours and
forty-twO minutes, with some inevitable de-
lays owing to the suddenness of the start.
Sch@berle's comet, which is just beginning to
make itself visible to the naked eye, will soon
attract as much popular interest as it has al
ready awakened in astronomical circles. Pro-
fessor Chandler, jr., of the Harvard Observa-
tory, was as usual first in the field with the ele-
ments Of the new wanderer, and his figures an
pear to have been even more than usually correct
Comparing them with the results obtained by
Professor Stone, of Cincinnati, and the com
puters at Dun Echt observatory Scotland. for
Doth OF which we are indebted to the courtesy
OF the Editor OF Science Observer, it will be seen
how well the three sets Of elements agree. This
agreement is the more remarkable when it is
remembered how short time the comet has
been telescopically visible, and how easily the
results are affected under such circumstances by
minute errors of observation. AS to the iden-
tity of the comet, nothing has yet been def
niteiy settled. Professor Stone thinks il ia a
return OF the comet of 1887. Professor Swift
detects in the elements anme resemblance To
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-26

We are constantly informed by the Eastern Demo-
cratic press that the Democratic campaign in Ohio
Is opening with great enthusiasm. VIII some of
these authorities be so kind To locate some of
this enthusiasm We have watched the field very
closely but mp to this time have failed to discover
the slightest indication of anything which by the
utmost llberality could he called enthusiasm liz
Is the most difficult thing in the world TO find an
ono DHnocratlr newspaper which contains i'm il
editorial EMISSIONS the name of Mr. Pockethook-
waiter. lie says he was very much surprised by
the nomination.. His party organs were also sur
the shnclk " ~"
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Not single Democratic newspaper received al
this Office approves the result at Albany Every one
OF them considers 1t just about bad il could be-
ms is meXpressibly sad. If there is one thing
which the Republican party aims to secure above
all others II is the applause of the Democratic
party. When that is lost life is indeed a blank
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-07-21
PERSONALS.

CAPTAIN Close. father-in-law of Mr.. Dur
veil, of the new elevator, is IN the city on a
visit.
Mr. A. S. Robertson, of the Illinois Gen.
trail railroad Office, has gone to Chicago,
perhaps to stay.
Mr.. Hoopau, of Villa Ridge, was in the
city yesterday.
Mr.. r. Danforth, of Charleston, Mo-, was
at the Planters house yesterday.
Mr.. John A. Johnson, of Bloomington,
was in Cairo yesterday.
Mr.. John Sands, of Annapolis, Md, is in
the city, visiting his cousin, Capt. John
Hacker, of the ferryboat Three States.
Mr.. Henry Gossman returned yesterday
evening from visit of several days to
Missouri.
Mrs. Brcndell, living on Eighth street is
reported to be quite sick.
Mr.. j. d. Nixon, of Columbus, KY, was
a guest at the Planters house yesterday.
Mrs. Rosenwater, who has been away for
some time on visit to friends and rela-
tives is at home again.
Mrs. DAVID Black, of Charleston, Mo, IS
visiting the family of Mr.. S. Rosenwater in
this city.
Mr.. John G. Gutenburger, agent Of the
"Demokrat" and of the firm of Gutenb Der
ger & Paine, Job printers, Of Evansville,
Ind, was in the city yesterday, passing
through for home.