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Year: 1872

No progress was made by the Cincinnati Bah
elites, yesterday, beyond the temporary organi-
cation Of their Convention" When the party
had got inside Of Exposition Hall, they were
astonlshed to find they didn't fill it, and they will
be equally surprised to discover how far they
falshort of filing the country, after they set VI
THAR little tielret
Year: 1872

Correspondence Between General Shaler and
Civil Engineer Craver mas to Water Supply
for Fires-The City 1eiss Not Sufficient


in Emergency-Ho D,faculty in Get


ting Supply from, s.he Ocean.
Year: 1872

The following record will show the changes in
the temperature for the past twenty-four hours in
comparison with the corresponding day OF last
year, as Indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's
pharmacy HERALD BuiIQinp:-
Year: 1872

The action of the students of the Academy
of Design in beginning a subscription towards
the endowment of a school of painting de-
serves the strongest commendation. It is a
good sign to see people willing to help them
selves, and it is guarantee OF success There
can be no question that such q school as is
now proposed is sadly needed in New York.
Under existing circumstances the aspiring art
student has to plod his way wearily without
efficient guidance and waste his best years
making discoveries that a moderately intelli-
gent master would have taught him in very
short time. One of the chief results of the
present state of art teaching in America is the
almost total absence of first rate figure paint
ers even the few men we have in this depart
ment owe their education to European
sources. If young man desires to become
really good artist there is no school to which
he can apply for instruction, and he is, there
fore, forced to go to Europe, If he
possesses the means, or to work his
way as best he can, with no other aid than in
domitable pluck and native genius. This is
not at all creditable to great nation proud
especially of the educational advantages en-
joyed by its people. We have not yet reached
the point of comprehending that it is not
enough to teach the youth of country to
read and write; but the progress of industrial
education in other countries will force us to
look this question in the face before many
wears. In the meantime it is well that private
enterprise should initiate the work, and it is
sincerely to be hoped that the appeal made by
the art students to the rich art patrons Of the
city to help them in founding school of paint
ing in New York will be answered generously
1t only requires few thousand dollars to
carry tho project to successful issue, and
some of our millionnaires could not leave bet
ter monument behind them than o national
school of painting, with which their names
would be associated forever
Year: 1872

chosen directly by the people. They have


outgrown their constitutional swaddling


clothes of 1889 and are entitled at least to the
habiliments of the boy who begins to feel that
he is a man. In short, while the American
people choose their President and Vice Presi-
dent through this second hand process of Presi-
dental electors their sovereignty is delusion
and a snare and they are held as a consenting
party to the fallacy that they cannot govern
themselves.


The extension Of the Presidential term to
six years is eminently desirable, because the
short term of four years hardly gives the
country year of repose from the demoraliz-
ing agitation Of one Presidential canvass be-
fore we are involved in the intrigues and ex-
elements of another. A term of six years
would give us two or three years of rest from
these Presidential hullabaloos, in which pub
lie decorum is lost in reign of scandalous
party personalities, and in which all the busi-
ness affairs of the people are more or less
deranged by the noise and confusion created
by brawling politicians. Before they went off
into their disastrous Southern Confederacy
adventure the shrewd old managing poll
ticians of the South had had enough of the
demoralizing popular excitements incident to
this short term of four years to the President;
and so, in the constitution of the Confederate
States, they gave their Chief Magistrate term
of six years. Their experience in this matter
has been our experience and their example
may be wisely followed. AS for the one term
limitation, we would leave it likewise entirely
in the hands of the sovereign people Upon this
question, over and over again, they have
shown that they are wiser than our doubt
ing politicians
Year: 1872

Why Our Navy Should BE Increased.


For nearly dozen years England, feeling
the necessity of holding and parading her
claimed supremacy of the ocean, has been
building armor-plated ships of broadside,
casemate and turret principle, and step by
step the heavy gun has been forged that
hurled the projectle through all the multi
piled plates that cover the different types OF
iron-clads. Now, where is she to stop p2-for.
it may be safely asserted, however thick you
make the iron plates, either to protect forts or
ships, the gun can be made to drive the shot
which will destroy them. Indeed, the twenty
eight-inch wrought iron plate has been made,
and the American fifteen-inch projectila
crushes it. No iron-clad has as yet carried such
thickness of iron. We read much of the won
derful English iron-clad Devastation as an
almost impregnable floating fort and we
should consider her ability to work destruc-
ton. She is vulnerable to only few of our
heaviest guns, has great speed, handlea
readily and can act effectively as a ram. To
this add improved torpedo appliances, and
we have an ugly fellow to handle. It
is, perhaps, a satisfaction to know that the
iron-clad Peter the Great could resist
and challenge the Devastation with fair chance
of destroying her; and it affords us a subject
to comment upon the striving on the part of
England, Germany and Russia to outbuild
the other in the matter of wonderful iron
clads. These great nations, one would judge
had partially forgotten certainty in naval
warfare, which is torpedoes, for they must and
will come into general use all classes of men
of-war will use them, and the nation that first
fully adopts the torpedo, with extraordinary
applied speed, and the many compartmented
ship will find she can work destruction upon
her enemy on the high seas more successfully
than the nation who has spent her millions
upon iron-clads We now believe the people
have cause to congratulate themselves upon the
conservativeness of their Legislators, who have
hesitated to make large outlays of money
upon huge armored ships, particularly in the
last five years. It is well we have awaited to
profit by the experience Of England France
and Russia. But much longer hesitation will
not do, and if persisted in as to what course
the United States shall adopt it will, if we are
involved in war, lead to grave misfortune to
us as nation. Our legislators must at once
give US twenty of the best modelled ships
(two thousands tons), with great speed, many
water-tight compartments, armed with a few
heavy guns and every modern improved
torpedo appliance for use on board Then we
can send forth cruisers to work destruction,
with the certainty that if they meet the
hoo oF
torpedo appliances, they can destroy them,
even if destroyed themselves Hence, at a
small outlay of say ten millions, we can meet
and destroy navies that cost ten times that
amount
Year: 1872

We ARE GLAD TO HEAR that the government


has taken up the subject of those poor Italian
emigrants that are being landed in New York
at the rate of three or four shiploads month,


with no other prospect before them than
starvation or the almshouse. We learn that
the Italian government will be fully informed
of this business, with the view Of taking some
action to put stop to the gathering up of emil
grants for this country, who have no money for
a days subsistence beyond their voyage and
hardly chance for a days employment till
the Winter is over. Nor can we doubt that
the Italian government will promptly act in
this matter as the circumstances may demand.
Year: 1872

The Bill. AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF
REGISTERED FOR COUPON BONDS. The action
of the House Of Representatives on the bill
authorizing the exchange of registered bonds
for coupon bonds, which passed by the large
majority Of 1876 yeas to % nays, will be favor
ably regarded by the public, and, if the bill
becomes law, will tend to give more ease to
the financial operations of the country. If
Congress were to act as promptly and with the
same business energy in other matters to pro-
mote the public interests its sessions need not
be prolonged and the calendar would soon be
cleared.
Year: 1872




THE SITUATION IN New ORLEANS continues
to be very grave. An attempt was made by
the police of the city, armed to the teeth, to
dislodge tho volunteers by the game Of bluff.
This failed, and as neither side intended to
shed blood the affair was merely threatening.
1t would seem that General Grant and his At
torney General had decided definitely to use the
federal power on the side Of the republicans
Kellogg and Pinchback may therefore plume
themselves on the victory won by audacity,
backed by force. We are not prepared to say
that Warmoth, tho carpet-bagger in its most
offensive sense, is entitled to the position he
claims for his party; but does not this action
of the Executive at Washington give him claim
to an outcry against what seems absolute
tyranny?
Year: 1872




The bill granting homesteads to soldiers,
which was introduced by Mr. Holman, as an
amendment to the Stoughton bill, and which
passed the House of Representatives on Thurs
day by vote of 1O5 yeas to SO nays, dsposes
of about four hundred millions of acres of
what is left of the public domain. The enor-
nous railroad and other grants profusely
made of late years had already taken large
portion Of the best public lands, and now
this bill gives away the fairest and great
part of what remained. No American citizen
would object to giving reasonable amount of
land to the soldiers or their families for actual
settlement and for homesteads but this pro-
posed grant is too large and will be of little
benefit to the soldiers or their families. It
should be called bill for the benefit of land
spectators and agents Actual settlement or
occupancy should be condition OF title. It
is time Congress should begin to husband this
precious heritage of the American people-to
hold some portion of it for the rising or
coming generation, and to cease squandering
it upon railroad monopolies and for the benefit
of spectators.
Year: 1872

The MUTUAL LIFE RArEs-ALLEaED SETTLE
MENT.-It was announced yesterday in the
city, on what would seem good authority, that
the Mutual Life Insurance Company had re-
ceded from the position it has lately taken
relative to the reduction in the rate of pre-
MUM to new policy-holders. This, if trust
worthy, will be good news to the eighteen
companies which have contended for the rate
Of premium at present common among them.
The company, however, have meeting
to-day, and the whole truth in the matter will
probably be told. 1t will then, also, be of the
first moment for the officers themselves who
are concerned in the late statement in our col
umns of polcy-holder, in justice to them
selves, to cause q fair investigation to be had
into the alleged facts We are far, indeed,
from wishing to believe that everything
therein stated is not explainable; but in so
vast an institution, with such enormous funds
at its disposal, the officers will find that fair
and fearless investigation into the circum-
stances is what the case requires
Year: 1872

LATE ENGLISH JOURNALS allude to q rumor
that poison, and not rheumatism, was the
cause Of the recent severe illness of King
Amadeus. Between open revolt, attempts at
forcible assassination and the drugged cup the
brave and gallant young Savoyard who graft
fed the Castilians by accepting their proffered
throne is learning in the dear school of ex-
perience the danger which doth hedge royalty
and the uneasy rest of the head which wears q
crown.
Year: 1872

THE MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE proposes
to condemn Senator Sumner for his action in
favor OF erasing from Union battle-Aags the
record of Union victories. Massachusetts
would be nothing were she not engaged in
some scheme to keep the people of the coun-
try continually in hot water
Year: 1872

OUR CoIoRED BRoTHERs AND THEIRS IN
Yesterday evening large number Of
our fellow citizens of African blood met in the
Cooper Institute to express their views on the
question of slavery in Cuba. They pleaded for
half million of their race and surely that ap-
peal has more justice and naturalness in it
than any other on the subject which has been
made. A letter from the editor of Ell Oronista,
the Spanish paper in New York, asking the
negroes not to take sides against Spain, did
not appear to meet with much favor from
emancipated Sambo.
Year: 1872

DorNGs AT THE NATIONAL CAprTU.... In the
Senate yesterday the House bill providing for
six new vessels-of-war was reported back to the
Senate from the Naval Committee, with pro-
position to increase the number of the ships to
ten, and other amendments. Ten ships is the
ultimatum of the administration, and ten it will
be. Vice President Colfax gave notice of a few
days absence from the Senate, which proba-
bly, means that he is coming to take look at
the Tribune Office, in order to get an idea of
the wheels and pulleys of the machine before
undertaking to run it-a business-like pro-
ceeding
Year: 1872




From cable despatch which we print this
morning it will be learned that an attempt at
insurrection was made on Wednesday night in
the suburbs of Madrid. On Thursday, when
the news was published in the city, consider
able excitement prevailed, and all kinds of
wild rumors were put in circulation. Later
in the day, when it became known that the
disturbance had been on small scale and
had been easily put down by the government
troops, the excitement subsidized and quiet was
restored If it be true that some twenty of the
would-be insurgents were either killed or
wounded by the government troops it may be
inferred that the crowd was somewhat large;
but it is just as reasonable to infer that the
government acted with vigor in putting down
what, so far as they knew, might have proved
a serious riot and possibly dangerous insur-
rection. If the government troops fired rashly
on the crowd it is difficult to blame them, con-
sidering the peculiar difficulties which sur
round the throne of Amadeus. Vigor and
prompt action on the part of the government
are necessities in Spain at the present moment.
In the Cortes on Thursday the affair was
alluded to by Senor Martos, one of the Minis
ters The government, he said, attached no
importance to the movement. 1t was feeble
attempt on the part of certain disaffected par
ties to mar the success of the new loan.
Although we have from time to time occasion
to find fault with Spain, it is our desire to see
a strong government established, and the gov
ernment of Amadeus bids fair to prove sue
cess. T.
Year: 1872

BEACH RoAD.-A subscription has
been started by our citizens to raise
money to build plank road along the
beach, commencing at the south end of
Ninth street. This is an important
project, as upon that road by far the
greater portion of the trade and traffic
"of Seattle with the interior is carried on.
All who take an interest in the prosper
ny OF the town will serve their best m
Ac'ests BY aiding the enterprise.
Year: 1872

LIVELY TIMES. ele ton for Del
eg te and for County Officers comes of
in June. Now let every good citizen
vote for men of known integrity and
business capacity without regard to par
ty dictation. 1t is high time the infam-
Gus rlngs which have fastened them
selves like leeches upon the public,
should be broken up. We shall vote fol
good men and ignore party hacks, even
if we have to vote alone. @sA
Year: 1872

The GRADE.-At a meeting of the
City Council, on Tuesday evening last


to which the citizens were invited, for
the purpose of establishing uniform
grade for the city. it was determined
that the initial point should be in the
centre of Mill street at the junction of
Commercial, that the grade should be
not less than seven feet above ordinary
spring tides. Mr.. Whitworth was ap-
pointed to make a Typographical survey
Year: 1872




With the great reduction OF taxation
by the acts of Congress at its last
session the expenditures of the Govern
ment in collecting the revenue will be
much reduced for the next fiscal year.
1t is very doubtful, however, whether
any further reduction of 80 vexatious Il
burden upon any people will be prac'
ticable for the present. AT all events,
as measure of ustice to the holders OF
the nations certificates ofindebtedness
i would recommend that no more legis-
lation be had on this subject, unless 1t
be to correct errors of omission or COM
mission in & he present laws, until suf-
ficient time has elapsed to prove that it
can be done and still leave sufficient
revenue TO meet current expenses ol
Government, pay interest on the pub
lie debt, and provide for the sinking
fund established by law.
Year: 1872

BY TELEGR APH.
LATEST NEWS FROM ALL POINTS
TALKING DAY IN THE HOUSE
NO SENATE SESSION
NEW LOAN COIN SUBSCRIPTION
THE BALANCE WITHDRAWN
DEATH OF CHARLEY WALLACH
SNOW STORM IN NEW YORK
OUTWARD BOUND VESSELS DELAYED
RECEPTION TO GREELEY
THE SENTIMENT OF ENGLAND
NEW TREATY OR WAR
MEETING OF SPANISH RADICALS
EXTENSIVE REFORMS DEMANDED
Continued Possession of Cuba
An Alderman Sentenced for Bribery
THE JEFF DAVIS SCANDAL
TRAGEDY ARISING FROM IT
Year: 1872

and his reason for providing in this way
was in the view that no possible pretext
might he made available to hold the con-
ventiOn in the Customhouse. There was
no other object. He was positive that a
gentleman had called on Marshal Packard
and rendered him the use of Turner Hall,
which had been refused, and he named the
party. No violence was apprehended, nor
was any made use of in the ward elections
He did not recollect a single case. Mr.
Mudgett, president of a certain club, had
been expelled for refusing to put motion.
There was no violence used then. He did
not know whether or not Mayor Flanders
feared violence at that time.


Judge Dibble did not know of single
instance where political measure had been
passed by corrupt means. "Our Democratic
friends who had tried 1T could vOuch for
this" Corrupt agencies may have been
successfully used to secure the passage of
other laws with pecuniary interest in
them.


In reference to the disposition of the
people of New Orleans, Judge Dibble said
they were more peaceable than any city in
the world; that there was not the slightest
manifestation of hostility to the United
States; that in New York there would have
been, under the same circumstances as
occurred here of late, "big old row. that
there was no disposition on the part Of the
better class of citizens to fighting or dis
I'm inf no
part of the Governors adherents and the
Legislature to fight on the "proclamation
day." and beat off fifteen thousand men.
He was no lighting man-disliked it; but in
that he had a settled conviction he was
right. =


The Judge felt satisfied there was no dis
like to the colored men on the part of Re-
publicans, though, like the Democrats.
many men Of the party have their individ-
ual prejudices. But, as party measure,
there was no resolution or expression which
would lead to such result. In reference
to the propriety of the Governor advocating
laws he wished to pass upon the floor of the
House, the Judge stated it might not be
dignified in the executive, but it had been
done by the President of the United States.
and he thought it was according to the
circumstances whether it was justified or
not.


Throughout the whole examination the
Judge was frank and open, and concealed
nothing.


The committee adjourned until Monday,
at ten o'clock.
Year: 1872



 Arizona sends words of cheer intermipgled with those of sorrow. Her mines are proving rich beyond expectation; new discoveries are constantly being made, and the miners themselves are filled with hopes of future success. But all the news that comes from that remote and half civilized section of this enlightened republic, contains statements to the effect that not only mining, but all class es of industry are seriously hindered by the atrocities of the murderous Apaches. There is no safety for life, limb or property. Pros pecting has to be done in bands or not at all. Peaceable miners in the pursuit of their voca- tion are shot down, pick and shovel in hand, and no protection is vouchsafed by the gen eral Government. The inhabitants saw a glimmer of hope in the arrival of General Crook, whose policy Is to exterminate the Indians entirely as the most efficient means of making peace with them, a plan kindred to the sentiments of the residents of the Ter ritory who ought to know what its necessi- ties are Now, we hear that more peace com missioners are to be employed and the Gen. erals benevolent intentions interfered with. We'll, the authorities know best, of course but the Commissioners, even after they have made the "most successful and binding trea- ties" with the fiendish Indians, generally consider it advisable to send acquisitions to the officers of the posts for a numerous and well-appointed escort which private citizen cannot get. This is sufficient evidence of the opinions they themselves entertain of said "treaties."

 But how Is it with a few poor miners, those pioneers of civilization, many ofwhose bones lie bleaching on the alkali plains, the result of their unwise prospecting trips. We will hope that the Territory will some day be in fit state for the entrance of large number of men who want to go there, but who hear of the enorrnities committed there and con- clude to wait while Meantime few brave and fearless individuals, bronzed and burned by the fierce Arizona sun, contend at the muzzle of the rife with their willy foes, for the possession of their rights. These are the men who will carry anything through. no matter what, and we expect ere long, from the promises she has already given, to sec Arizona high up in the list of mineral-pro- ducing regions.

 We thank the Press for the foregoing ex- cellent article, and beg leave to state that General Crooks plan is not to "exterminate the Apaches entirely" nor is it the plan oi any White man in this Territory, although some people think that to this it will have to come.

 There is sufficient room here for whites and Indians, and the Indians can, if they choose to accept our aid and forgiveness, se- cure both by abandoning their life of murder and robbery