New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-22

same causc has produced mental and anatomical
product in the Individual, and that the two corr
rclatiycs-not cause and effect
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The Po.oOiice has always been mainta incd-
even when IL was a constant and increasing source
of loss-ou the ground that its function was not TO
make money but to further the public good by
making the distribution of intelligence easy. On
what ground, then, can the carrying Of merchandise
in the mails at lower rates than news
papers be justified Why, in fact should
some newspapers be carried free, and not all
That newspaper rates should be put below those on
merchandise seems too plain for argument; that all
should 60 free if any do is only fair; and that 70
transmit newspapers free would be directly in line
with the spirit on which the Post Olicc has hereto
fore been sustained is plausible. DEMONSTRATION
cral Howe recommended it; aud stronger man
might secnre great support by renewing the
recommendation.
4 correspondent of The london Times wrc,tles
with the reduction in New-York newspaper prices,
through two columns Of solid type. His conclusions
seem 70 De that TIE TRBUNEs Sunday trains and
the growth Of the penny papers did 1t.
James b. Stccdmau who died untimely the other
day in Toledo, was one Of the rough diamonds of
the war He was a rcd-hot Democrat who always
mtccr soldier, who won the warmc5t regard and
confidence Of the regulars and mau full Of contro-
vcrsics and antagonisms. who had hardly an enemy
in the world excepting himself He was the hero
who. in a shattered army, in broken country
where no one knew the way, marched his command
" ,thout orders toward the sound of the cnemys
cannon. and 50 helped save the day al Chclamauga
Soldiers and commanders Wed in his praise but
his warmcst eulogy came from his life long oppc-
ncnt James A. Garfield
The Bennett Conncry, Townsend controversy
wakes warm even here in Ncw-lOrk. a. may be IN
fcrrcd from Mr. Townsends letter. printed this
morning But this is nothing TO the Philadelphia
part There it is blowing regular smoom. Alto
ccther the effort to administer Office discipline III
public to old employees seems sometimes to have its
petty drawbacks especially when the employees
whip-lash has the louder cracker.
The foundations Of the world seem to be any
thing but stable nowadays. Not only have there
been terrestrial disturbances in most of the pro
verbally shally places on the globe, but even so
solid spot a Gibraltar has at length been made to
trrmbc That favoritc stamping-grouud of earth
ouakcs the western and northern coast of South
America. however has thus far escaped from the
unpleasant results Of the globes internal disturb
anccs But considering the way in which other
regions generally considered as subject TO these
ysitatons have suffered Of late, the South Amer
cleans may well shake in their shoes in anticipation
of what they will probably ger before the earth Is
again quiet inside.
The Republicans of Rensselaer, County have made
a strong nomination for County Clerk, in naming
Mr.. shepard Happen. To the people Of his county
Mr.. Tappcn is favorably known for his upright life
amp business requirements and successes, and
tribune readers will remember his lavish hospital
ity toward the benciciaros of the Fresh Air Fund.
He Away, had ready substantial breakfasts for the
children who passed through Troy, and the larger
the party the more lie enjoyed tine work OF supply
ing their needs.
Madison Square Garden has seen a great variety
of entertainments in its day. The walkiug-matChCs
and prize-fghts were certainly the lowest, although
they drew immense crowds. The dog shows have
been among the best and in their rank must be
placed the exhibition of horses which opens to-day
A great crowd will probably be attracted to the
garden during the week, for fine horse Is an object
of universal admiration. But aside from the nov
city of the show aud the interest which so large
collection of noble animals must excite, the exhibit
ton will doubtless do much to improve the BUSH
ness of breeding horses in this country. Our weak
ncs,cs in this respect will be as apparent by it
well as our strong points. The owners of large
stables in this country who visit the show can
hardly fail to gain many valuable hints.
Sir Evelyn Wood comes back from Egypt with
good word for lOng-Suilering race and terms of
praise for the army of occupation in the khedives
territory. The conduct of the British troops, he
said recently, has been exemplary and has had a
marked effect upon the Egyptian soldiers. OF the
latter 5000 have been drilled and made to undeI-
stand that they have the same rights as British
troops. Formerly they were driven, led, fleeced
and slaughtered, and even their superior officers
were chastsed on parade; now they are treated as
men should be, aud since the English went to
Egypt not one soldier has suffered corporal punish
ment. This improvement in their condition and the
care British officers gave the feaheen soldiers dur
ing the cholera epidemic have been followed by
good results. but Sir Evelyn thinks the English