New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-22

partcularly lively struggle over tne elec-
tion of United States Senator may be e1-
pected in New. jersey this winter The last
recounts of ballots in close districts have been
finished, and the Legislature Is composed OF
80 Democrats, 80 Republicans and 2 La 'or
representatives. If Walter goes in from the
disputed Mercer County district, the Bourbons
will have plurality on joint vote, or ma
iority if either of the labor men joins them. IL
ia not likely, however, that any Democratic
candidate will he loved to the point OF loyal
support by all the Democratic members ana
when the contest comes On no end of sport Will
be enjoyed by the Republicans.
The New York public has a decided liking
for it's letter carriers, and will be inclined to
agree with them that the charge of dollar tor
swearing them into the service and filling out
their bond is tax that they should not be
Obliged to pay. dollar is not large sum to
a millionaire but the average letter carrier has
to consider it carefully before he spends it.
If Mr.. Pearson's subordinate who administers
the oath and fila out the bDnd 10 paid q salary
for this particular work, he should be allowed
no fee of course. II it is not his business, some
arrangement should be made by which the
tirely.
A Virginia Republican writes to THE TRIB-
uNR in an animated way to protest against
certain reasons hitherto announced as
explaining the recent Republican sue
cesses in his State. He objects to hav-
ing il said that sbrewd management of the
negro vote and General MahOne's personal ac-
tivity brought abont the pleasing results III
November 2. 1t was due, in his opinion, to the
tariff issue, to disgust sith Democratic mis-
management in the State and to distrust OF
Democratic professions in general. Republicans
everywhere will be pleased to accept this ex-
PLANTATION without any desire, however, to de-
tract from the value of General Mahone's
services or those If any ether leading politi-
clan. 1t is highly gratifying to be assured that
the question of protection OF free trade has
finally attracted the careful attention Of Vir-
ginians. HencefOrth the struggle In their
state will be for the supremacy OF principles,
not men.
The death of Charles Francis Adams, at the
age of seventy nine. closes the career of an
eminent statesman, a distinguished and sue
cessfu, diplomat and a cultivated man of letters.
The son of one President of the United States.
the grandson of another it Is no slight praise
to say that he honored the name he bore. Mr..
Adams's early services to his country are re-
memb ered only by the Oldest men among us.
The present generation best appreciates his
career as American Minister In London from
1861 to 1868. The difficulties of that place
during the years of the Rebellion were almost
overwhelming, but he surmounted them all.
1t would be too much to assert that Mr.. Adams
personally prevented war between this NATION
and Great Britain: but he certainly did as
much to MAINTAIN our friendly relations I'M
broken as any one man. Ii he had perfor
no other service for his country, this success
would entitle him TO the lasting gratitude of
his fcil0w-citizens. His part In the Geneva
Award NEGOTIATIONS was also distinq uished. AS
a politician Mr.. Adams was not 30 much of
q success. yet his conduct was manly and hon
est 80 far as he permitted himself to act freely.
His name will ever be held in respect and
honor.
II any American doubts that his country
needs new navy he should read the last report
Of Naval Constructor, T. d. Wilson. Therein.