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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-18
WASHINGTON, June l6, 1913.
Mr.. Mitchel's Case in Washimgton-Leland.

ItT. NluCnct case III ~ USntngLOn-uetUnH
The conviction and sentence of Mr.. Mitchell
have been received here with universal burst Of
Indignation 1t is impossible to describe the ex-
citement Of the Irish citizens. 1t is not to be
doubted that their horror at this atrocious tansac-
ton will shape itself into some measure of liberia
ton for the noble convict. A descent on Bermuda
would be easy of accomplishment, and such is the
feeling caused by this most nudacious crime against
human liberty, that no obstacle is likely to be
thrown in the way of such an enterprise. There
is scarcely man who does not execrate, in I'M
measured terms, the conduct of the government,
and of its supple tools.
It is subject of very general astonshment that
Mr.. Mitchell was suffered to leave Dublin No
better opportunity will ever occur for coming into
satisfactory collision with the government They
can perpetrate no more CALLING piece of tyranny;
end Mr. Mitchel's case is one upon which the
people could be more easily rallied into desperate
vengeance than any other. And here is one great
fault of the leaders waiting until there be COM
pact organization. This will never hapsen until
the first blow shall be struck. The independence
of the island can never be achieved, except by
tumutuous rising of the people, and by hInging
masses of wild desperate men on the small de-
tached bodies of soldiery; There is too much quiet
troops, to meet disciplined troops. The late
revolutions in Europe have exploded this doctrine,
if it had not been long ago exploded by the Anne
rican revolution. # the people had waited until
their forces were disciplined, they would still, in
all probability, be in slavery. The blow should be
struck by throwing the people into armed antago-
nism to the COVE rnment, by making one deter
mined effort to crush the soldiery and disarm
them; then If the contest be prolonged, the people
will learn discipline in the school Of necessity.
1t is supposed by some, that the British govern
ment have made feint Of sending Mr. Mitchell TO
Bermuda in order to lessen the anxiety and indig-
nation of the people concerning him. v herever
they send him, it will be an everlasting disgrace TO
lrlshmen, all over the world, if he be permitted to
remain six months in the hands of his prosecutors.
Perhaps description Of two of the prominent
actors in this affair may not be undressing Mr.
Holmes, the venerable counsel of Mr.. Mitchell,
has, for number of years, been called the father
of the Irish baran appellation to which he is enti-
tied as well by his advanced age, (being upwards
of eighty, and his being The Oldest lawyer At the
Irish bar0 as by his vast legal knowledge, extra
ordinary acumen, and rich and copious elo-
qucnce which time has not been able to SUBJ
due. The ,enunciation of the bold principles
lie avowed in his speech, in defence of
Mr. Mitchell, and which he afterwards flung
in the face of the Attorney General, has
the greater weight. from the fact that Mr..
Holmes has been always extremely cautious in
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-18

WAsxNerox. June -, Io%o
Arrival Of Mayer Graham-1xs Nsr Grenade

Arrival Of Mayer Graham-1xs Nsw Gra~ada
Teaty-Nsw Appointments.
Major Graham, who arrived to-day, does not
bring with him the ratified copy Of the treaty. The
instructions of the State Department were, that
he should set out for Washington Immediately upon
the ratification of the treaty by the Mexican Con-
gress-and, in obedience TO these orders he has
brought official aduces of that wished-for event
The treaty OF commerce and navigation with
New Granada, ratified lately by the Senate, does
much credit TO the tact and perseverance of Mr..
Bidlack. The two most important features in il
are that II the United States the right of
way across the isthmus of Panama-the only spot
where ship canal can be cut between the two
oceans,-and the stipulation contained in the third
article, by which vessels Of both nations are mutu-
ally nationalzed, or rather, in a manner, natural
lied, as regards the commerce of the two coun-
tines, except the coasting trade of each
The isthnus of Panama has long been regarded
by the French engineers, and by others capable of
Judging, the only practicable point where the two
oceans may be united by ship canal but, from
the fact that the climate most pernieious to Euro
pean and North American constitutions, and that it
would be necessary TO bring artisans and laborers
either from Europe or the United States the work is
mus of Tehuanepec affords no hope of cutting a
ship-canal; but railroad can nevertheless be con-
structed across with great facility; and for many
years this will probably be the point of transit for
the commerce of the world, from the Atlantic to
the Pacific. There is every reason to expect that
Mexico will consent, for some commercial or pc
cuniary consideration, to make the right of way
free across the lsthmus. In such an event, there
is quite sufficient enterprise among our merchants
and capitalists to embark in an enterprise which
would give them the commercial mastery over the
rest of the world.
The cession Of a right Of way across the Isthmus
OF Panama has rendered less stringent the neces-
sty for demanding from Mexico a similar prly-
lege with regard TO the Isthmus of Tehuantepec:
but nevertheless the negotiation for that privilege
should by no means be abandoned. Mexico will
be IN better position TO treat for it, without
rlsklng an lmputatlon on her honor than when
our army was on her soil; and this country need
not interfere at all with the charter granted to
Leon Jose Garay, with the conditions of which.
however, that gentlemen does not seem disposed
to comply. Indeed, II is scarcely probable he has
any intention of availing himself of the charter at
all
We are to have new Attorney General in place
Of Mr.. Clifford, who will probably go as Minister
to Mexico Perhaps he will remain, as there is no
necessity Tor his return The name of Mr.. Tou-
cey, OF Connecticut, has been sent in to the Sc
nate to fill the vacant place in the Cabinet. MIR.
Bagby has also been nominated to RUSSIA queer
nomination, of which shall have occasion to
speak hereafter. GAIvrENs,s
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WASHINGTON, June Is, 1913
WAN-KA-Tow-A-KEE.

ReUirai Of the National Whig--Gencral Tauor-
New Democratic Press The Binding of Public
Documents.
Ii will be recollected that, within the last year.
daily paper was started In this city 10 advocate
the nomination of General Taylor for the Presi-
dency The editor, w. G.. Snethcn, Esq, insisted
that Old Zack was a wing, and would permit no
denial of the fact. Instead of the friends of that
gentleman in Congress coming to thatrescue of the
press, it was suffered to dwindlc down into a week
ly, and has been issued on the regular publication
day, without abatement of its ability, ferceness.
and firmness. The National Iatenigencer. with its
usual dignity, was silent about the claims of &c.
neral Taylor until after his nomination; and now.
notwithstanding its former adherence of mill.
tary cheftain for the Presidency, it gives TO him
its support. But the Hing, which showed its
face but once week, is about to appear to daily.
10 do battle now il did In times past for the hero
Of Buena Vista. Five thousand dollars have been
subscribed TO aid the enterprise The Uhfp
will do the guerilla work, while the IlteHigenccr
will attend TO the artillery.
We hear, too, that the establishment OF new
democratic press, TO advocate the election of &C.
neral Cass, IS not abandoned but it may result
that the /" campaign paper of the Union proprie-
tors will prevent the contamination of the design.
The printers OF Congress are not yet out of their
troubles with regard to the binding of the docu-
ments; heretofore the printers have always at
tended 10 this business but an effort, some weeks
ago, was made TO give 1t out by contract. We
know that Mr.. Wendall has entered into extensive
arrangements TO perform the work many of the
sheets are folded, and worlNmcn constantly en-
ployed: He Is threatened with deprivation of
tins Job, rflIng as 1t ls, because the government
save two or three thousand dollars by giving il
out by contract But, II this be done, he will. no
doubt, lose that much by the expenditure he has
alre Ady made. When VIC consider that Congress
have ordered thousands of documents, three or
four cart loads, at least, for every member TO send
home TO then constituents, 10 be paid for out of
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WASHINGTON, June l6, lS4S.
No Immense y.ohOrs Of Co,, gross

Inc immense LQ00rs or congress-
The waste of time in the House of Representa-
tves generally but particularly the present session,
in personal alterations and personal explanations
to the interruption and delay of public and private
business, is an abuse of good order and public duty,
that deserves the most marked Reproduction. No
matter however important the business waiting the
action of the House; no matter however pressing
the demands for despatch; no matter however fatal
to the hopes of those who are pettioning Congress
for their rights; hours and days are wasted in abu
sive personalities and personal explanations, which
have no more to do with the legitimate business OF
the House than the quarrels at town meetings or
ward elections.
What right have few captlous disputants to ar
rest the business of Congress and tax the govern
ment with two or three thousand dollars day. that
they may figure in abuse, and retire from the arena
with the sef-satisfacton that they have played the
demagogue9 ! would ask, from what sense of duty
to the public interest, and what justification tor al
lowing the decencies and good order of the House
to be grossly violated, can the members generally
answer to their constituents for such delinquency?
If there who forget the respect that IS due
to their places and outrage the dignity OF the ma
upon all such scenes with oathing and feel the hui
initiation, and by their example rebuke the trans
gressors. But they should remember that they are
not exempt from censure, by permitting these out
RACES when 1t Is so easy to correct them. 1t ls a
neglect Of marked duty, for which they are held
responsible.
At this advanced stage of the session, and when
the adjournment of Congress is agitated, with u
mountain of unfinished business before them, and
claiming the assiduous devotion of every moment
of time, why should the House look complacently
upon the waste OF hours IN hearing two members
struggling in a mere personal controversy, to see
who should be the most successful in throwing
dirty water and maligning his antagonist! Shame,
shame on all such degrading exhibitions, and on
those who allow them! T.
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lie Legal lssssieO sa4 ~ feeling hss tsss ss!ss
0OnsSfvaslvs, Ne p By 20 4ssas, hewsvs!, re.
ssni oynvst 10 hs Sqesvlnss 10 pssschs4 90 Selaly
a Ysss o. tive .laes. ~ lssued pemphlss sasIlsd
On assertion Of the principles for which he now
contends. He has remarkable power IN cross-ex-
aiming witness. He scarcely ever takes notes
of the direct exa mnaton and nobody who, for the
first time, would the old man in his seat In
court apparently falling asleep during the examina:
ton of a Witness would suppose that he was at all
interested in the case etwhen he rises to cross
examine,-Gn the Irish courts the lawyer stands
when examining and cross-examnng witness)-
II Is evident that point OF the testimony, peril
nent TO the issue, has escaped him. Such Is MIR.
Holmes.
Mr.. Monahan. the Attorney General, is about
foryseven or forty-eight years OF age, and is one
of the best lawyers ri the Irish bar He has no
oratorcal powers, and Is not even eloquent. lie
has slight defect In his utterance, and before
Jury Is by means impressive; but IN law ar
gument he has few superiors. In Mr.. Mtchels
case, therefore, he could not have erred from ig-
norance. Ia person, he is tall and not Ill formed,
shoulders. HIS face is calm. serious, and rather
prepossessing, He has queerly shaped head, and
his hair, which, seven or eight years ago, was
black and bushy, forms an even ring round his
forehead, which Is low and broad, and from which
the hair used to be carefully brushed up. To one
looking down upon him in court, his head present
ed the appearance of broad black mop.
GALvIENsis.
P. Sat meeting of the Cabinet, held this
morning, 1t was resolved to publish and circulate
extensively the official letter of the commission
announcing the ratification Of the treaty by the
Mexican government. II was accordingly pup
lished in an extra Union. The reason for this,
is, that the bids for the loan are to be opened to-
morrow, and il was deemed proper to lay before
capitalists at the North official evidence OF peace.
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ssas. 4 msvemsns 10 On foot among. them 70
1siss purge Of 5000 10 sand ever In aid Of Ire.
lands freedom,
fhs complimentary bspsas 10 Elder Adams
where he 10 confined for debt, IL progressing hnslyI
and on Saturday night the Holiday street Theatre
will doubtless be crowded TO overflow. The debts
on which he is incarcerated, were contracted In
his recent management OF the Front street Thea
tire. The benefit has been got up for him by
friend out of the profession, though number OF
his professional brethren have volunteered their
services.
doing as well as could be expected during the PEE
sent hot weather.
The National Division of the Order of Sons of
Temperance, comprising delegates from all Sec
day next. A considerable number OF delegates
have already arrived.
The extensive rope walks of Messrs. Henderson
g. Co. were yesterday destroyed by fire.
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WASHINGTON, June 16, 1913.
The Nenate-Ihe Russian Mission-lNr. Bagby-


The Senate-1he Russian Mission-lNr Bagby-
Alabama-A Nirs arrangement.
There was thin attendance in the Senate to-
day. Mr.. Benton, Mr.. Webster, Mr.. Dickinson,
Mr.. Dix, Mr. Hale, Mr.. Greene, late absentees,
all present Gen. Houston, Mr. Allen, MIR.
Bright, and Mr.. Foote, of Gen. Cass's northern
escort, have not yet returned. They had better
come back.
Mr.. Bagby sent in his resignation to-day. He
goes to Russia. This will be a good thing for
MIR. Bagby, and nice arrangement for AL ibama
1t will leave place for Mr.. King in the Senate:
and with Mr. Bagby and NJ King both provided
in the support of Gen. Cass, and thus perhaps save
him the State of Alabama.
The bids for the loan are to be opened to-mor-
row. 1t is expected to command at least three per
cent.
The Oregon bill comes up in the Senate on Mon
day next. So, then, look out for the provlso.
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PHILADELPHIA, June II, lSiS
Sentence Of Herbet-Attempted Suicide-Wa
Weather, SC.
Judge Parsons this morning sentenced John D.
Herbert convicted at the present term of the crime
Of manslaughter, to two years Imprisonment in the
Eastern penitentiary-the lowest sentence allowed
by the law.
ternoon, in the county prison. William Ryninger,
prisoner, while laporing under mania a potu,
cut his throat with piece of glass, aud would
have BLEED to death, but that the alarm was given
by prisoner confined in the cell with him, by
way of precaution. He obtained the glass by
breaking piece from the window.
The thermometer stood at 100 in the shade this
afternoon, and all the world are endeavoring to
sequence is, that the omnibi, the steamboats,, and
railroad cars plying to the various places of recrea
ton, are crowded.
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From VERA CRuz-We learn from letter re-
ceved by gentleman of this city, that on the Both
of May, Major Harris. Of the IT, s. Marine corps had
come up to Vera Cruz from Avarado to prepare IL
supposed, for returning home with the regiment of Ma
rines. Quarter-Master Sutherland was also ut Vera
Cruz that day turning TO the General Govern
ment Z large amount Of public property. The news of
the ratification Of the treaty Of peace had not arrived
there the GOTH good deal Of sickness prevailed at
Vera Crux.-Phu Bull, June H.
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ISn.senCers Sailed.

.Lospos1shp Londcn-W Herring. Mrs W Tryon: aud
Emanuel brooklyn; Mr. Tweedy four children and SER
vaat liza Brooklyn VIM Scott Ii May Rand lady and
servant Geo Lee Mcfarland Geo Gregg Salient Under
wood Miss Hyde Geo Solo, Mr. Cater and LADY, Mr. Manuey
France -
CANroS-shp Prince de Joinyie-s w Goodrdeo Jr and
George Root New York; Charles Beckwh Hartford Conn
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Passengers Arrived.

Craftsmanship GcogeJ Van Dusen. lady and child Nj
Morris lady aud child Mrs ocnbeck Miss Durand Mrs urrow
and four children Mrs Pike and children Mrs aerson AM
two children, Mr. Burgess and Mt Busing
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-08-24
a rrAppx nrsrosxyIoN.

a genial and happy disposition finds materials of
enjoyment everywhere in the city or the country
in society in soiude--in the theatre the forest
in the hum Of The multitude or IN the silence Of the
mountains; are alike materials of reflection and ele
ments of pleasure. IL is mode Of pleasure 10 lis
ten to the music Of Don Giovanni. in a theatre glitter
ing with light and crowded with elegance and beau
ty il is another TO glance at sunset over the bosom of
a lonely lake where no sound disturbs the silence
but the motion Of the boat through the water A han.
py dispositions derives pleasure from both discon-
ten ted temper from neither, but always busy detect
ing deficiency. and feeding disaiection with compari-
sous. The gathers all the flowers the other all the
nelle in his path The ono has the faculty of enjoy
ing every thing, and the other of enjoying nothing
The one realizes all the pleasure Of the present good
the other converts into PAIN by pinns after something
better which only better because is not present
and j il were present would noa be enjoyed.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-08-24
THE COURTHOUSE,

We understand that disposition has been
manifested to misrepresent the course of the
Wings in relation to the occupancy ofthe Court
House on Monday the 14th inst The facts are
these "A Wing meeting had been Advertised
for that day, to take place at the Court-House
The Democrats had given no notice Of desire
to occupy the Court Room and had even called
their meeting at their usual place Of assembling,
After the Wing meeting bad assembled, and be-
fore their business was concluded, one of the
Democrats appeared and informed the meeting
that gentleman Of his party had been invited to
address the people. That this gentlemen would
gladly meet any member of the Wing party on
the stand--but that If the Courthouse was not
yielded, he would address the people in the
Court Yard. f. Pendleton, Esq. Immediately
arose and after acknowledging the equally Of
right between Democrats and Wings TO the
room, adyerted to the fact that the Democrats
usually held their meetings at another place
lie then expressed the hope that the meeting
would shortly conclude its business and adjourn.
Col. Colston having expressed a desire to address
the meeting--a Committee was appointed by the
club to confer meanwhile With the Democratic
Committee and make arrangements for the pro-
posed discussion. Before the Committee retur-
ned, Col Colston had concluded his excellent
and patriotic address, and the Wing meeting
promptly adjourned.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-08-24
a GDNE FAaSAGE.

In letter written in lS4S, Lamarline thus beauii-
fully and relsiousy eHpans his motives for entering
political lie:
"When The Divine Judge shall summon us to APP
pear before him the end OF our lives, modesly
our weakness will not be excuse for inactlon. Il
will be of no evil to reply, were nothing, could
do nothing. were but grain of sand, He will
say TO US, placed before you your day, the two
scales OF beam. by which the destiny of the human
being was weighed IN the good, and 10 the
other evil You were but grain OF sand, no doubt.
but who told you that grain OF sand would not have
caused the balance to incline my side You have
intelligence 10 see, conscience decide and should
have placed this grain Of sand in the other you
did neither Let the wind driii il away it has not
been OF any use to you or your brelhreu'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-08-24
M AR arIN SIBwR@.-
rHuRsDAY monNINe AUGUST "a. lsas.
THE HON. HENRY A. WISE.

This eccentric politician has addressed a long
letter to the editor of the Union, in which he
attempts to justify his present course, and to
yindicate his claims TO reputation for consis-
tency in advocating the elevation to the Presi-
dency of the man of whom he testified on oath
in 1886, that he believed him guilty Of proHiga-
cy, corruption and perjury. Mr.. Wise admits
that he did think Gen. Cass guilty ofthese crimes
in 1886, but he has now brought his mind to the
conclusion that he was mistaken; he Pounds
this conviction on the facts that the charges
were not proved: then why in the name Of
manliness end candor, nay, of common hon
esty, did he not rise in his place, scknowl-
edge his mistake, and exhonerate the accused
from all blame2 Why has he suffered twelve
long years to pass away without the attempt to
repair greyious wrong TO the reputation of a
man he believes to be not only innocent of per-
jury and corruption but worthy of the highest
Office in the gift of the American people. Does
not Mr.. Wise know that though the charges were
not proved, he left large portion of the Ameri-
can people under the impression that he Mr.. w. J
still beliyed them to be true, and only failed to
establish them from the impossibility Of obtain
ing thorough investigation Of the case ;
But Mr. w. considers the great issues at stake
in the present canvass a sufficient excuse for his
political utilization with the men whom he de-
nounced in 1886; Are the principles of the
Wings less dangerous now than in 1910, when
Mr. Wise declared his preference for Clay over
any man living Surely Mr.. Clay has never con-
cealed his devotion to these self-same principles
now considered so dangerous by Mr.. w. Are
Thomas Richie, Francis p. Blair, Amos Ken
dali and William Smith more honest now than in
1910 Where has Mr.. Wise discovered the po-
litical thubber-na-shee, whose fairy waters are
so potent as TO suddenly transform the base
minions Of corrupt executive" into honest fair
dealing politicians and the contemplate tool Of
petty tyrant into an iIlltrsni0us sfatesman' If
these gentlemen are the honest politicians Mr..
Wise now affects to believe them, they are in no
small degree indebted to him for the very differ
ent estimation in which they are held by the
great body of the American people.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-08-24

1)oetieal.
n Y :

IGGhsrED BY VISIT TO CRAB BOTTOM, pEysLEror
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, In AUGUST, 1912
On might choose home. I'd fly
10 yonder pleasant vale,
Where the crystal brook runs merrily,
And the wild flower scents the gale
And would seek happy nook
Within that fairy glen,
And build cot beside the brook.
Far, far from the haunts Of men,
There tho. mountain ivy's modest bloom
With the Iaurels blossom yies,
And the eglantine its sweet perfume
Returns to the zephyr's signs.
For the silver streamlet's speckled pride,
Thro the neigbboring wales I'd roam;
And with well-flied pouch at eycntidc,
ia turn to my cottage home.
And the ssund Of hound and merry horn,
Should wake each mountain glen;
And thus I'd spend the joyous morn,
Far, far from the hatmts of men.
With the voice Of love to greet mo there,
would be happy then
Without wish--without a care
Far, far from tho haunts of men.
G.. III l.,