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Year: 1873

Another CLEAN of Hope for the Artisans


Bordentoyvn Safe-Good News from the


Rural Districts.


From Bordentown, N. J.. formerly the refuge OF
some OF the exied Bonaparte family, the accounts
OF the state OF trade are not dsheartenlng. The
labor panic has not visited that town in any way
that might give sufficient cause for serious alarm.
The number OF men lately discharged there does
not exceed the usual quota at this season Of the
year, when it is taken into account that at
the near approach OF winter even in the best
of times, reductions are often made in
the workshops that compose the princi.
pal industrial pursuits or Bordentown. The
superintendent OF the Pennsylvania Railroad shops
In that town stated yesterday to HERALD repre-
sentative that the panic did not affect their busi-
ness; that there was no reduction made in the
number Of men employed tnere nor in their time
or wages. Before the panic occurred about 100
men left the shops, which is nothing unusual at
that time OF year. The prospects for the coming
winter were that the present force employed
about $50 hands, could be retained ana no
reduction made. Mr. Mcpherson, of the Union
Steam Forge Works, said tnat reduction
had been made few days ago of about 80 hands,
which leaves SO now employed in that establish.
financial panic could not be compared to the DIS
astrous one OF 1857. Then the financial condition OF
the country was In dlsordered state but now the
contrary Is the case. He spoke very highly OF the
present banking system as compared with that OF
the wildcat banks of former days. He said that
the prospects for the winter were not gloomy, and
he believed that trade next spring would be liyelier
than 1t had been for many years back. BE said,
however, that collections were difficult to be
made and that money was tight, although his
firm did not have much trouble in getting
all that was necessary to pay their employees. On
the whole they were very comfortable and hope.
1ul. Thompson Motifs foundry has about 60
hands employed. No reduction has been made,
except on time which is reduced to nine hours
day. The ice companies In this district give a
good deal OF work during the winter, which wfl be
a source Of much relief to those in distress. Ror
dentown, on the whole, is pretty safe, according to
the statements made by some Of the leading busi-
ness men there. The population is about 5000.


Altogether the accounts from the rural districts
OF New Jersey warrant the conclusion that the dis
tress among the mechanics and laboring classes
Will be confined this winter to the large manufac-
turing cities of Newark and Paterson. Jersey City
Is not seriously affected thus far.
Year: 1873

Considerable excitement was created in Newark
business circles yesterday in consequence OF a re-
port that the most extensive morocco leather
manufacturing establishment IN the country, To-
Gated IN Halsey street, had suspended work. On
inquiry it was found that the report was not true
but that trouble existed between the hands and
the employers In the Eastern States the rate OF
wages Is from 20 to 80 per cent lower than in New
ark. Hence the proprietor OF the above factory
announced TO the hands his intention to cut down
their wages Is per cent The men have shown a
disposition to rebel, but with the hard times before
them 1t is prooable that capital will conquer and
tnat they Will continue work.
Year: 1873

Just one indignant question will be sug-
gested by perusal of the reports of the
inspection of buildings by the Fire Commits
sioners, Superintendent Of Buildings, and the
Sanitary Inspectors, published yesterday and
this morning. What have these officials been
doing in the past that they have permitted
such numbers of unsafe buildings to be erected
and occupied, and then to get in such filthy
and unhealthy condition as they represent
themf


There are some dangers which human
ingenuity cannot foresee and provide against.
We can learn to prevent them in the future
only by costly experience in the past. We
suppose we must charitably allow that the
dangers which are now so glaringly exposed
are of this character; else their own state.
ments must condemn these officials az men
ignorant of their duties or derelict in perform
ing them. There is no other conclusion. Now
we do not believe that careful, conscientious
supervision would not have detected the flaws
in building and the fragrant violations of every
sanitary regulation which these inspections
Year: 1873




A meeting of the West Side Association last
evening evinced renewed interest in the several
undertakings which are contemplated for the
further embellishment and development of the
upper western quarter of the island. The
Association has done much for its section in
the past its activity just now, when others
are displaying energy in the same direction.
almost assures the early completion of the
great works now planned AT no time in the
history of the city was there such unanimity
of opinion and purpose among real estate
owners, taxpayers, and city officials on the
question of public improvements as nova
fact on which all are alike to be heartily con-
graduated.


Mr. Havemeyer's late message betrayed the
fact that some of the prejudices of his first
service in the Mayoralty still cling to him.
He retains his old Democratic idea of the
importance and need of the legislative branch
of the City Government, which the Ring
robbed of pretty much all its power His
youthful prejudices array him against Com
missions and in favor of restrictions upon the
expenditure of all moneys and the making OF
all contracts. He retains wholesome abhor-
renee of increasing debt, and the squandering
of public franchises for the benefit of private
persons or corporations. To such wholesome
prejudices and sympathies, since they all tend
toward honest and economical government,
none will object, save those who when in
power practiced differently. For ourselves there
is little in the message of which we dis
approve.


But in condemning the manner in which one
of the public improvements has been con-
ducted Mr.. Havemeyer left the reader un-
der the vague impression that he has not q
broad and liberal view of the need of the
magnificent improvements projected and in
progress in this city. He says that works of a
special character only should be made future
burden upon the city, and omits from his
enumeration Of the works which he approves
such improvements as the Riverside Park, the
Kingsbridge road, the Broadway widening, the
Washington Hights improvements, and the
several schemes looking to the extension Of
New-York beyond the Harlem which the West
Side Association aud Controller Green are
most active in urging. Possibly the Mayor
does not mean to condemn these by his
silence. In our view no more important works,
looking to the future necessities OF the city,
were ever contemplated, excepting, OF course,
such enterprises as the Croton Aqueduct The
rapid growth of the city imposes the early
completion of all these avenues; and their
construction, at any cost, will early justify
the expenditure. Before it was half finished,
Central Park had paid fer itself score of
times over in the enhancement ten times
over of real estate values The very con-
temptation Of Riverside Park doubled the
value of the property it was proposed to take
for the site. Extravagantly as the Ring robbed
the city in building the Boulevard. property
holders reaDed ten fold from the completion
Year: 1873

Of that work. And such would be the result OF
the building Of all the roads now in progress.


We do not mean TO intimate for moment
that such profitable result justified the robbery
Of the past or will excuse extravaganza now.
But it certainly justified the undertakings, and
warrants us in urging that the pending
works of like character should not halt be-
cause of the probable cost. We hope Mt.
Havemeyer will insist upon giving us the good
contract system he urges, and that ne
will not suffer the works which at once
beautify, develop, and enrich the city, to stop
for the lack of perfectly honest method
of doing business with the city. Our very
greatness imposes upon us renewed exeruOnS
in our development, just as mans marked
success impels him to renewed efforts to mann
tain his suddenly acquired reputation. Our
public debt may be thereby increased, but so
also is the taxable property; and why fret
because the debt looks huge, if the means to
nav it are also greater2 We are not afraid OF
the debt which improvements pile up; 1t Is
the burden which extravaganza and dishonesty
inflict that finally breaks the back OF the mu-
nicipal camel.


We have caused to be made certain inquiries
relative to the pending works which the city
has on hand, and publish the result elsewhere.
It ia not complete, for, among other schemes
omitted, is the East River Bridge. But 1t is
about correct to say that we have on hand nearly
if not quite S25,O0O,0 900 of contracts. This is a
small matter for so great a city; and not one
of the works ought to be stopped single
day. The frauds, if there are any, can be de-
tected if there be will to detect them; and
any delay in the completion of these works
will be likely to cost more money than the
contractors could possibly steal if the Com
missioner of Public Works and the Controller
are always as vigilant as they now appear.


We have no wish to make the Mayor seem
hostile to these great undertakings; and we do
not care to have our somewhat warm advo-
cacy of the works which develop the city mag
nifed into any opposition to him. We have
used his language in part only simply as q
text on which to base our own views; and do
not pretend to represent his position to be
the opposite of ours.
Year: 1873

We learn that at the conclusion of his admirable
lecture at Cooper Union, on Tuesday night, Prof.
Wildor announced to the audience, who had then
listened to him for two and quarter hours that the
portion of his lecture which he could not deliver on
account of the ateness of the hour would be printed
next morning in THE TRIBUNE. If We had been
aware of this promise we should have taken pleas
ure in redeeming it. As it was we gave only what
the Professor uttered. But the whole of the trea-
tse will appear in the third of our Extra sheets, to
be published next Wednesday. and to contain the
four scientific lectures Of the American Insti-
tute course with ample illustrations. Two of these,
by Prof. C. A. Young of Dartmouth, are still to be
delivered. Reports of them will also appear in our
regular issues of Saturday and Tuesday next. This
sheet is sure of large circulation among the very
best classes, and therefore offers exceptional adj
vantages to advertisers. A very small number of
advertisements will be taken, at 81 per line This
rate is invarable.
Year: 1873

The defeat of the Cotton Tax Refunding
bill in the House Committee of Ways and
Means is a highly satisfactory conclusion OF
this matter. The job is effectualy killed for
this Congress, at least The vitality of these
things, however, ia great and the relief
which the public will experience at the pres
ent destruction of the scheme will be dashed
with feeling of apprehension for its future
revival.
Year: 1873

The details which we publish this morning
of tbe conspiracy to assassinate the Peruvian
President, and of the murder of the Bolivian
President, are almost disbeartening. In the
former case, most wanton disregard by the
citizens was shown for the life of the Presi-
dent; in the latter, the President debased
himself in a manner which seemed to warrant
his own son-in-law in taking his life. Little
can be expected from a state of society where
depravity extends through such opposite con-
ditions of life
Year: 1873

1t looks as if, after all, Brooklyn will have
rapid transit sooner than New-York City. If
so, population will tend beyond the East
River more determinedly than ever, and New
York will be still further robbed of that
wealth which it is most difficult to supply.
Year: 1873

Apparently the decision of Judge Barbour,
adverse to the claims of John Foley to be
considered Deputy Chamberlain. RENTS to the
Legislature all further action in this matter.
What steps the Controller will now take can
not be guessed and have not been foreshadOwed.
Year: 1873

An overwhelming collapse overlook, yester-
day, the great Government Board OF Com
merce and Trade. The House was probably
as much sstonished at itself by the vote-l2l
10 e4-by which it defeated the scheme as 1t
was the other day When the Bankruptcy Law
was repealed. The scheme proposed to
give sundry Cabinet ministers the con-
troll OF subsidies for ships and shipping


and institute a sort of High Commission that
should centralize at Washington all the power
Year: 1873

After a year the reform accomplished by
THE TRIBUNE's exposures of the General
Order business of the Custom. house is found
TO be substantial and satisfactory to merchants.
OF all the commercial reforms which we urged
a year ago, including the storage business and
quarantine inspection, only the Harbor Master
regulations remain uncorrected, and the out
RACES of these officials are far less frequent
than formerly.
Year: 1873

A little romance enacted in one of the Brook
iyn courts yesterday again illustrates the fact
that truth is stranger than fiction. A woman
claiming large amount Of money on the
ground that she was the wife of dead
sportsman was confronted Unexpectedly
with husband whom she had abandoned
thirty years before, and with the records of a
Ilgamous marriage to still another. Compul-
sorry brevity in the telling of the rather
dramatic story leaves us in doubt whether she
got the money or went to Jail
Year: 1873

What has become of the movement to hold
the Union Pacific Railroad Company RESPONSE
BILE for the squandering of the Government
money through the Credit Mobilier, which it
permitted7 Here is great corporation even
now applying to the Government for
fresh favors. Is it to be held that the Gov
ernment has no right to exact from it re-
sponsibility for the peoples money wasted un-
der its management Cannot we scon have a
showing of hands on this subject with yea
and nav votes?
Year: 1873

Great is the pluck of The Omaha Herald, and hon
orabe mention it deserves and shall receive. Lately
it has, through the exerions of its city editor been
exposing the outrages of rowdies and low gam
blers and the aforesaid editor has been threatened
with personal violence upon which The Herald says
"Let neither a man by the name Of Page, nor any
other man, dare to touch the city editor of this
paper. Lamp-posts are too numerous in this place
land there are men here who have had some expe-
rience in using them) for any such thing obe done
in this community" The lamp-post is rather rude
remedy when administered with the addition of a
rope but we suppose that violent diseases like those
iii Omaha require violent treatment. At any rate.
they seem likely to get it there.
Year: 1873

The arguments on the pending City Charter,
made in the Senate Committee on Cities,
yesterday, have been substantially canyassed be-
fore. But the discussion is one of great interest
and the plea of the speakers for the Committee
of Seventy was one of great weight. The OBJ
jective point is the Mayors responsibility. 1t is
urged with conclusive force that good
municipal government is one in which the
responsibility for the welfare of the city is
not dispersed among various officials and
official bodies On this point the arguments of
Messrs. Dwight, Potter, and Schultz seem TO have
been admirably clear. We believe that the
people expect good government only by
the establishment of this general prin-
cipie. We certainly deprecate any dis
cussion of this grave question with
sole reference to the Mayor or any
other official. 1he problem must be consid-
cred with reference to the best means for
securing an honest and capable government.
The people demand that powers which they
delegate shall be placed where they can
closely observe their exercise, fix IN each case
upon some one man the responsibility for their
Year: 1873




The contest which has been waged in
Massachusetts, for the republican nomina-
ton for Governor, will culminate and
probably close to-day in the State Con-
vention at Worcester. 1t has been a
memorable struggle, the like of which
was never known, we think. In 1871,
General Butler made an attempt TO secure
the nomination, failing in which he under
took the job again this year, redoubling
his exertions and exhausting all the re-
sources of which he could avail himself to
carry his point.


At the opening of the campaign the star
OF Butler appeared to be in the ascendent.
The first caucuses that were held, in Bos-
ton and other cities, where the organiza-
ton was in the hands of Buffers adherents,
showed the election of delegates largely
in his favor, and for several days he led
Washburn heavily. But if this was en-
couraging to Butler, 1t also aroused his
opponents to increased activity, and now
the tables are turned ard he who started
ahead in the beginning of the race is
coming in very good distance behind
unless the figures given in the papers do
most essentially lie. The means which
proved successful to influence and control
through the rabble the caucuses of the
larger cities. failed entirely among the
more honest and enlightened voters Of the
rural districts, where the support for
Washburn and the real sentiment and
strength of Massachusetts are found.


It has been charged that the President
has interested himself in Buffers favor,
but this is not probably correct. The
bold General had following of Office
holders who are under obligations to him,
of others who fear him, and some from
choice, but we presume the administration
has not troubled itself to champion his
cause, and office-holders have acted theil
pleasure in the matter, many of them
thinking more of their own personal vel
fare than of the good name of the State
or the prosperity of the republican party


Appearances are that the convention
will have a majority of more than two
hundred for Washburn. Buffers strength
will be less than in the convention OF
1871. 1t is probable that the arrange
ments for the convention will be of such a
character that business will proceed with
out interruption. There is quite num-
Der Of contesting delegations, but outside
Of these Washburp has so decided a
majority that there will be no serious
struggle over contested seats. Should
the result be as we anticipate, the renom-
ination of Washburn, General Butler will
be very likely to conclude that the people
of Massachusetts do not desire him for
Governor, and cease his efforts to reach
that position.
Year: 1873

The Methodists are determined that churches
shall not be built unless they can be built with
out the aid OF lottery schemes, and the Rev w.
Z. Clark of Brooklyn, has got into trouble with
the Church through attempting to raise money in
this way tor religious purposes. 1t is difficult,
indeed, to see any difference between religions
lotteries and secular lotteries. If church mem
Der cannot be induced to contribute to the sup
port OF the gospel without a chance of winning
ten times the amount of his contribution, then
the gospel had better strive to get along without
that church member.-N r. San.
Year: 1873

was placed in the hands of the Street Commis-
sloner for the purpose of paying to VIM. Pyle
the amount Of damages awarded TO him by the
Commission on opening Monroe street, from


tltth to Seventh. In a short time afterwards, and


before the street Commissioner had paid over the
money, an attachment for the amount was placed


IN the hands Of the City Treasurer. Word was
sent instantly 10 the Street Commissioner, but be-
fore he coHld be notified he paid the money TO
Mr.. Pyle As the attachment was laid before Mr..
rye received the money, the city was thereby
rendered responsible for the amount. and at the
meeting of Council last evening, an order was
drawn for the amount in favor Of the City Solici-
tor to be paid by him TO the party laying the at
Year: 1873

DID Nor REPoRT-At the meeting of City
Council, last evening, the Police Committee made
no report on the Mayors Police appointments, to
the evident Disappointment Of large number of
persons who had come to the Chamber. for the
purpose OF ascertaining who were and who were
not confirmed The reason why the Committee
failed to report was tho absence Of two of their
members trem the Committee meeting. They
wish the matter TO be decided by the whole COM
nittee.
Year: 1873

Never triAo with what are called small ailments.
disorder easy of control at rst if neglected for
a few weeks may become a mortal disease Be es-
pecialIy careful not TO let debility gain upon you,
for it is the door through which all maladies enter
the system. If you feel anguid, inert, and to use
a common expression, "as if there was no life left
in you" resort at once to Hostetter's Stomach Bit


ters That great vegetable tonic will supply the Vi
tality you so urgently need. 1t is nerve food, By
its tonic action the stomach is invigorated that
diges tiOn becomes regular, easy, perfect; while its
mild, cathartie properties relieve the bowels from
Distractions and its Alternative operation beneficial


ly affects all the secretive organs. For the mseTies
Of dyspepsia and they include almost every unpleas
ant feeling that belongs to physical disease and men
tai wretch edness this potent tonic is certain and
speedy balm. aug20toI
Year: 1873

The Pine Street Firm Kn0ws Nothing


of His Whereabouts-Ths street


Rumors About the Case.


The firm OF Augustus w. King & Co. continue to
assert that so far they have been unable to trace
Hosford their late cashier, in his wanderings from
the places that knew him SO well but few days
ago, and they are equally ignorant, judging from
the small amount OF information they are willing
to give concerning their examination OF their
books to the exact sum Of money or money
equivalents Hosford is said to have made away
with. 1t is fortunate for the firm that 1t is rather
an insignificant one, when compared with tue
majority or the banking houses in Wall
street and its immediate vicinity else their
persistent determination not to let anybody
know what the alleged defalcation really amounts
to would be looked upon as open to grave sus-
picion. Even as it is, the fact that nothing has
vestigation SAID to have been made by the nrm to
ascertain Just what inroads Hosford did make into
una on r se9
doubtless groundless still 1t is easy to see how
they nave gained currency, in view OF the mystery
which has been permitted to shrOud the dOingS OF
the deiaulter. However, the firm may have some
good for their reticence that ordinary people
cannot just the full force OF, and as their
friends say, know their own business best.


One OF the rumors aioat yesterday concern.
facts Of the defalcaton was OF so serious charac
ter that reporter OF the HERALD at once called at
Mr. Kings oce with with Ss view wn q Inn mPar5ns to
pciI denial or confirmation OF its truth. The re-
porter, however, was unable to see MIR King, and
in his absence there appeared to be no one in the
ONCE who presumed to have the right TO talk about
Hosford or anything concerning the deialcati0n.
1t was rumored late in the day that the
missing man is quietly sojourning in Connecticut.
in little village not very far from the state nne
and that when his week Is up he will have made
everything satisfactory to his employers. 1t was
also asserted by some that Mr.. King knew where
he was, and could have him arrested II he earn
aGflv n I'm
the way OF the usual method employed. to bring y
thief directly within the meshes OF the law.