The Sun.
London, England, 1869-03-10 00:00:00

THE UNITED STATES.

Mr. Andrew Johnson has not retired from the leader.
ship of the United States with much glory, but his veto
of the Copper Tariff Bill was supported by perhaps the
best argument he ever sent to Congress. The ex-President
shewed that, whilst the miners of Lake Superior demanded
the tariff to prevent them from starving, a more important
interest, the Atlantic smelters, opposed it on precisely the
same grounds. Congress was asked to bolster up the
less productive industry of the two. Besides this,
the increased duty would enhance the cost of
an important article, blue vitriol, 70 per
cent., and thus seriously interfere with such indus-
tries as the dyeing and printing of coloured cloths.
This will entail fresh claimants for protection, and a de-
mand for another increase of duties, and so the see-saw of
bad policy goes on. It is noteworthy that Congress
passed the bill over Mr. Johnson's veto only by a very
narrow majority.
The Chicagoan, the leading woman's rights' organ, has
put forth a clear and concise statement of the policy of
which it is the recognised exponent. According to this
journal, the great object of the woman's rights' movement
is not the enjoyment of the suffrage, the free command of
the labour market, equality of education, or any of these
trifles. These are all very well, but are only regarded as
means to an end. Free trade in marriage is the great work to
be accomplished. Courtship ought not to be the exclusive
privilege of man. Women ought to be on an equality
in this respect, if, indeed the right to woo is not primarily
theirs. Then, "in the parental realm woman's sove-
reignty ought to be recognised." Finally, the Chicagoan
would not have the bonds of matrimony too inflexible ;
indeed, the fact that it is published in a town which is
entitled "the City of Easy Divorce" to some extent ex.
plains its mission.

In the Superior Court of Illinois an interesting
will case has begun, involving Chicago property valued at
$1,500,000. The suit is brought by Henry Uhlich, eldest
son of the late Carl Gottfried Uhlich. The deceased had
three sons. Henry disagreed with his father, and the
two younger sons were of weak intellect. Old Uhlich,
just before his death, confided in John H. Muhlke,
and entrusted his affairs to his management. The
m llionaire died intestate, though he had directed
that his son Henry receive $50,000 w3rth of property,
and his second son a small monthly allowance, while the
remainder should be divided between his youngest son and
Muhlke. The latter thus receives shout $700,000. Henry
claims that his father was completely under Muldke's
influence, and appeals against such a division of the pro-
perty. The two younger sons and Muhlke defend the case.
The New fork Commercial publishes the follow-
ing as occurring at General Butler's reception in Wash-
ington :—" General Butler joined in a conversation
held near hint on a subject not exactly harmonious u
ith
the festive occasion, but brought to mind by the removal
of the body of Mrs. Surratt. She was an innocent
woman,' the General said, unhesitatingly. In reply to a
remark made by a gentleman that her case showed the
truth of the saying, Military commissions are organised
to convict,' lie said, 'Yes. I sent persons to military com-
missions, when I intended them to be convicted ; when I
wished them acquitted, I did it myself.'"
One of those shocking scenes which cause so
much loss of life in the Southern States occurred near
unnslake, Florida, on the 29th January. Two families,
neighbours, held to be good citizens, had long hated each
other bitterly; on that day three of the Braddock brothers,
and three of the others, the Turners, came into open collision'
the result being the death of one of the former and two
of the last-named. The most reckless bravery was dis-
played on either side. The weapons used were shotguns
and rifles, which were used within ten feet distance
of each other, wounding or killing the whole party. Two
of the Turners were killed, one on the field, the other
flying, wounded, for his life. John Braddock fell instantly
the first shot. Dylng, he exclaimed to his brothers, " Kill
the last one before he escapes."
THE MANUFACTURE OF WATCHES AND CLOCKS.
A. most interesting and instructive little work, describing briefly
but with great clearness, the rise and progress of watch ani
clock makin , has just been published by Mr J. W. Benson, of
25, Old Eond-street, 99, Westbourne-grove, and the City Steam
Factory, 58 and CO, Ludgate-hill. The book, which is profusely
illustrated, gives a full description of the various kinds of watches
and clocks, with their prices, and no one should make a purchase
without visiting the above establishments or consulting this truly
valuable work. By its aid persona residing in any part of the
United Kingdom, India, or the Colonies, are enabled to select for
themselves the watch best adapted for their use, and have it sent
to them with perfect safety. Mr. Benson, who holds the appoint-
ment to the Prince of Wales, sends this pamphlet to any address
on receipt of two postage stamps, and we caigtot too strongly
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