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Powers OF Mayors.

In IN other column OF tbs weeks paper We
rridi.h the decision Of the Supreme Cont IN rel
euce to the powsr Of City Mayors, By iis pc
tasalis will he seen that Mayors have no judi
..aI power conferred upon them Oy tie Ccr'iiiu
.an fths state. and consequently AL proceedings
t4for. Mayors Court are null and void.
The cause il which this decision was made was
Wrought by The People &c. er. rel. the City Of
g,chford, as Maynard.
The law that conic,s upon tie Mayor Of Rock
lid judicial powers, is in conflict with the first
nd twenty second sections Of the a,h article Of
our constitution.
Previous to The adoption Of this constitution,
.'s cities of Spring Geld and Quincy were ineoF
r,raied, and their charters provided that their
N,rors should he elected for enc year and should
lie commissioned as justices Of The peace, and
should havo exclusive jurisdiction in all cases
arising under the ordinances Of their respective
Gales. Subsequently in 1870 a general ic~ was
rassed Authorizing towns q populations Of Fifteen
hundred or more, to organize as oiiiosbY the aaol
lion az those charters. Under this ge"'rAi 10"
the city Of Rockford became city Of ""-h me
defendant was elected Mayor, and Al rl''oan''
# fine cb,rtor wa commissioned ms a justice oil
IN. peace for one year This was done sinee ih'
adoption OF the now constitution. We can arrive
at no other conclusion than that the Provisiou'
of those city charters, which authorized the
Mayor to be commissioned as justices Of the
s.,a1fr ~
were abrosated By the new cor.i.ut.on, be
cause they are inconsisien: with It, They cannot
be justices CT he peace because they cannot hold
the office for the prescribed time. They are
elccled bat for one year, AND arc ty the law only
authorized to b. commissioned Tor that time,
whereas the constitution declares fiat justices OF
the peace shall be elected for !'ur years, md for
that period must they qualify. a law caonot
be in>forcs in this State, no matter when passed,
which contraveues the provisioas Of the eoaatiiu'
ton Of the State. As Mayor alone, the law
would be as incompetent 10 vest him with judi.
oial power, as il would the Governor or Speaker
Of the house of Representatives.. The coas,itu.
ton tselfhas disposed Of the entire judicial pow
or of the State, and has exhausted the subject
Its also doubtful whetho, tie laws Of thi5sta,e
confer this power upon Justice Of the Peace with.
10 the limit of cities. Should this prove to be the
case, our cities would be left without any tribunal
before which to bring criminals to Justice.
As we have hal but little time to give this
matter thorough perusal this woqk, Che deci-
zion having only been handed in few days since
BY Hon J. D Caion) we propose 20 say more
upon this suhjcet next weckiwith view oturg-
Jog upon the Governor to convene m extra
Session of the Legislature, in order that the nee
oseary powers 10 project cities from the depre
datious efrogues mud thieves may be conferred
upon Justices Of the Peace Their are other rca
sens for mn extra cession, which we sAalI also al.
lude 10 in future.
y.b Mr IL
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-09-17

The Uuiied States stocks purchased by .he
treasury department for three weeks endgn
Goth, Amounted to Sl,l00.000. OF this amount,
1928 900 were Of the stocks Of 1867, nnd pur.
chased under the provisions oi the circular Of he
secretary Of the treasury Of the 30lh ultimo
paying 2i,per cen, premium. This sppaks wei
tr the success Of the pan adopted by the setrs
tary
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Chicago Market.

CBicAGu, sept ls.b. 1858.
wheat 6olsl-Corn GU46ic Oats, ?sa.9c
Barley Stable.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-09-17

RAID GRowrs or 0RrooN-From tie FIST
week IN 1853 to the intelligence by list dates, it
appears that The amount Of immigration to the
territory of oregoe is over three thousand which
i. added to the thirty i9uaand already settled On
her soil, ani The natural Increase since the taking
Of the last census, must briag her present popu
la,ion up to for,y.fo or forty FIVE thousand So
that we may safely calculate that Oregon will be
the next claimant for admission to the Union as a
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-09-17

We are authorized to announce Jo'rrn II
WAcxpR as a candidate fJr re election to the Of
flee Of county surveyor at the ensuing election,
subject to the decision .! The Dlmocra,ic county
conY,s ion, should one be held.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-09-17

We are authorized to announce Maj D. +.
Illrr: as candidate for County Surveyor.
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ATTEMPTED RoBnERR The Rockford Demo.
crat oi Tuesday states HAT an atternp, was made
on Saturday evening To rob MIR Robert ID Hiund
of that city, while crossing the bridge. lie had
been To the bank aud drawn money to pay his
hands. aud was proceeding on ll- rounds To li.lrl.
butte it when stopped by twn ruiiians aud order
ed to stand and deliver tn which demand h.
peremptorily refused 10 comply, upon whlrh one
OF them drew dirk and made n pt.s a, Mr.. D.
cutting a respectable sized hole thro two shirts
anil slightly scratching the skin He then knock
ed one uf the two down and ran fur help What,
adds to the daring Of the attempts the fact that
it vas nst in the edge Of evening " hen people
are generally crossing the bridge in numbers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-09-17

The Kennrbee journal Gala Plymouth Rork
the 'Bnrosy Stone Of New England. Better evil
1t the MILESTONE Of Patriotism, or the Grind
stone Of Monarchy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-09-17

MARRIED On the sth inst. By Rev J.
Highly. Mr.. H. X PAHs, Of Rutland to Mi.-
EL.ig, daughter Of Joh0 S. Armstrong, Of Ms
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-09-17

SEDious ARRAY On last Friday serious and
disgrauelul occurrence took place ut Concord in
this County between Thoma. NcClue and Arch.
ibad Easily. II appears that after some angry
words had passed between the parties rrIn.
ting 10 former business Ira nsacton between them
that Mr.. Mcclure ordered Mr.. Easley to leave
his store, with hreatto use physical orce ifhe did
not, upou his refusing 10 do So threw n weight n,
hun; whrreupon Easlcy drew a pistol and sho,
Mcclure, the ball entering the abdomen laterly
aud coming N near through as 10 be extracted BY
the Surg CON- Bloomington I.mes
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-09-17

We are authorized to announce B. B FELlows,
as q candidate for Treasurer NJ the fall election
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-09-17

In this city, Sunday Sep llth, By Rev Mr.
Schlosser. Mr. jame. williams, 10 Ms. Eliz,
Burroughs both Of La Sale
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-09-17

THE subscriber will offer at public auction, OF
6,,aws. all his cattle, horses, md farming uten'
sis. consistingoi et
*, bend OF cattle, IL horses, number OF hogs,
Wagons, harrows, harness, &c. q,
Sale on Saturday 23 inst. Mt 10 O'Clock a. W.
-'r.,ms- sl7 MARKS moRiAhi''
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-09-17
STEAM PRorELtsas-The Chicago Democratic

STEAM PE0FELLERs.-Ihe Chicago Democratic
Press says:
Messrs. Floughtellirg & Shepard have Just
completed new propeller Tor canal navigation
She u $40 ton burden She has her boiler nm.
engine upon deck. We are surprised that NOR,
# these proprllers are npi used On this canal. y,
such boats are adapted to riVer navigation, an,
can make the entire trip between Chicago M,
ST. Louis or any Intermediate point on the III,
nos. without being dependent upon the Tow Ing
or logging process that all other canal craft,
are subject to.
Wearr not lnlormedi in relation 10 the compar
alive cost Of propelng and towing on the canal
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-09-17

A III, persons indebted TO the late firm OF Phelps
N & Schuier, either by note or book account,
must posi-, peiy settle the same on or before .ne
frat OF January next, rs further indulgence VIII
not he given. tSrp,ember ~ D. j. PHELPS.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-10

Mr.. JAMES Mr.. President, have received by this
legislature OF Rhode Island which ask present 10 the
The resolutions were accordingly read. They relate
TO the imprisonment OF James III West citizen OF bns
tol, Rhode Island, by the authorities OF The island oil
Cuba alleged, without just adequate cause and
request the senator's and representatives IN congress
from Rhode Island 10 use all the within their con
ro to ascertain whether the information received
by the general assembly OF the State OF Rhode Island IN
relation TO The restraint OF the personal liberty ana ths
detention OF his property. be true and Il ne 10 use al
constitutional means within their control which may
tend 10 procure the release OF sand West ana the restola
lion of bis property, with suitable indemnify 10 nun
for any injury which he may have sustained he Teso-
iuons were referred 10 the Committee on Foreign Re-
lalions - -
Mr. MASON. The senator from Rhode Island did me
The honor 10 communicate these resolutions before
he laid them before the Senate and al his suggestion
and also thought II was proper TO be doneI drew up
resolution which intended TO submit 10 the Committee
on Foreign Relations, but have not had an opportunity
TO do it. submit II, therefore, on my own part:
Resolved That the President United States be re-
quested II In his opinion incompatible with the public
interest, 10 communicate TO the Senate copies OF any
fespondence relating 10 the imprisonment detention in
custody OF James ii. West citizen OF the United States,
al Sagua Id Gfande in the island OF Cuba and the
Of his opery by the authority of said island together
with all information connected herewith.
The resolution was adopted
On motibn OF Mr.. MASON the Senate proceeded TO the
consideration OF executive business and after tme
spent theten, the doors were reopened, and
The Senate adjourned.
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Original Portrait Of Washin ton.

Our attention has been called to portrait of Washing
ton, now on exhibition in the rotundo Of the Capitol,
which purports TO possess much interest as work OF art
The picture is said to have been painted in Philadel-
pha in the year 1895, by Westmuer, celebrated Ger
man artist, many of whose works-and especially his
portrait OF Marie Antonee. the queen of France, now
in the gallery of the king of Sweden-are highly val
liable
II is stated that this portrait was presented by General
Washington to Count WahrendorG, Swedish nobleman
who in this country from 1875 10 1897, and who in
the latter year took the picture with him to Sweden
where has remained in the possession of the Warren
dor family until, upon the recent death of the head
that house, passed into the hands OF its present propre-
tor, Swedish gentleman of high character and standing
The picture which differs IN some points from any
any of the portraits OF Washington which have seen
is in many respects striking and meri.oous work oil
art If ills history be what it is stated to be, resora
ton country at this time is matter of interest and
qualification
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Danger to the Dem ocratic Party.

The administration has had the good fortune thus far
to win the almost universal applause and support OF the
country. They who were most Jealous and violent in
opposing the election OF President Pierce now either
leryen in professions Of appreciation else silent in
their discomfort There those who augur from this
unusual condition of things the extinction OF party spirit
and the dawn OF another era OF good feeling" This is
deuson President Pierce has achieved victory, but
he has not made peace The whg party defeated,
but are neither humbed subjugated. Is il possible
that much of party anmosy, OF ancient prejudice OF
unbending principle of violent and hereditary antago-
nism. be subdued and propiliaed in short time
Everybody remembers with what weapons OF detracton,
candidate assailed during the late contests yet,
10 be told that the fierce conflict OF yesterday is
ceeded by aterna alliance and perpetual peace, and
that lfeanddeath struggle of passion and principle
was but the prelude millennium of celestial harmony
and good feeling This is nonsense-a faacy which, if
cherished by the democratic party, will result in incacu
liable mischief if not in the ultimate overthrow OF their
power. II has long been the practice OF defeated beige
rents to avail themselves Of TO reorganize their
scattered forces and TO their strengths but the
wise victor never led by their professions Of peace
full intent, into abandonment of those Of pre-
caution which essential to his safety. The whig
party testing the virtue of this expedient, and their
present professions OF good will towards the adminsira-
lion will be understood by the wary evidence of
hostile purpose and indication of future trouble.
An attempt by the wing party to embarrass to dis
credit the administration at the present time would be
absurdy nugatoy The current of popular opinion which
bore the administration into power is too strong 10 be
sisted Ii is the part of wisdom with the whig party
affect satisfaction with state of things which they
cannot change, and 10 their fire until there
some chance that il may be efectua. When the time
strike comes, the effect Of the blow will be enhanced by
extended 10 the administration. No can be so stu
pd to believe that the whg party 1--WE speak of the
people but of the potieian applauding the admins
tration in good faith
In many States representatives in Congress to be
chosen and if the democratic party wish to be successful
they must stand upon the old issues, and adhere to their
ancient organization They suffered defeat but in
times of indifference and unsuspectng confidence and
they will always triumph when they rely upon their own
strength, and appeal to their friends 1t is not sur
prising that the wings wish TO 60 into the congressional
contest with The pretence OF friendly feelings towards the
administration but il would be remarkable indeed if The
democratic party 10 allow the enemy TO rob them OF
that strength which is derived from the success and pop
ulariiy OF their administration.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-10

We have received specimen of -four groundiby Rosss
portable mill, exhibition at the Mechanics Fair,
at the Patent Office. The flour is of excellent quality
and the mill is admirably adapted to sparsely- settled
country, and TO regions in which waer-power is limited
or precarous. We have known great inconvenience,
and in instances privation in the old States.
from the stoppage of mills on account, of drought and
in the tde-waer regions, where the population is moi
Dense meal and -four have to be transported long dis
ance or manufactured at great cost Our army in Mex
leo supplied, to great extent by Rosss portable MILL
which was OF great use on the march II has, we learn
received many medals and premiums.
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vast number Of extra clerks necessary who were appoint
ed IN many Instances not only without legal sanction
but in the face OF direct and explicit legal prohibition
and paid out OF contingent funds which had been pro.
vded for other purposes. aud in instances there be-
ing no such fund within reach. by certificates OF service
at given rates. to be eashed when Congress should make
appropriation 10 sanction the Illegally These cerlf-
Gates were hawked about the streets and sold for what
they would bring, Every branch of the public service
should be ordered by law and although we cannot form
estimate OF the clerical force which may be necessary
glad to Congress engaged in the attempt al
reformation.
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From our Baltimore Correspondent.
BALTIMORE, March 9-7p. n

BALTIMORE, WATCH VI p. m
The steamer Palmetto arrived here TO- day from Charles
ton, with iu freight and fair complement Of passen-
gers She detained twenty -four hours by bad wealth
err Another steamer is building to be placed on this
line The rapid increase of trade with the South has
caused the necessity of another steamer The line prom
ises to do a very profitable business.
There is very little here to-day worth writing
about Political gossip is abundant, but the official facts
are better and will be made public doubtless in due time
Business is quiet. Nothing done in flour. There are
buyers at 81 rs, but sellers,
Grain scarce and prices unchanged.
Stocks are steady
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Reorganization Of the Executive DEPARTING ats

The third section Of the civil and diplomatic appropri-
alton BILL providing for reorganization OF the execu.
tive departments
SEC S. And BE- It further Enacted That from and after
Tres.arv. War. Navy. the Interior, and the Post Office
shall be arranged into four classes OF which class number
one sha receive an annual 81 hs m NO.
hundred dollars each class number three an annual
salary Of thousand live hundred dollars each and
class number four, annual salary oil one thousand eight
hundred dollars each
one OF class six Of class lhrce and five OF class
four.
two, three OF class three, and one OF class tour.
In the of the First Comptroller two of class one. five
of class two, and seven OF class three,
In office OF the Second Comptroller three OF class one,
four Of class two and seven q class three :,
In the Office Of the second Auditor. of class one
OF class two, and eleven OF class three
In the Office Auditor three of class one forty
one OF class Two, and eigh, OF class three,
In the office OF the Fourth Auditor one OF class one our
Of olsss two, and nine Of class three.
In the office OF the Fifth Auditor, two Of class three
In Office OF Auditor of the Treasury for the Post
Office Department twenty Of class one, MY OF class Two,
tweny-sir Of class three, and hve OF class Hour
In the office of the Register, five Of class eighteen Of
class Two, and four OF class three.
In the office OF the Commissioner OF Customs three OF
class ooe four of class two and three of Glass three
In the office of the Treasurer two OF class one I'VE o.
Light house Board of class one, one OF class wo ana
two Of class three.
In the offce OF the secretary Oh '''f
OF two. OF class three. and one OF class four
In office of General nChief one OF class two
In the office Of Adutant General two OF class one
of class Of three, and one OF class fou
In the office Quartermaster General three OF class
ONE five OF class two, two OF class hree ana one OIL ca
four.
In the office Of the Psymaser General, OF class one
of class three and OF class four
In the office of the Commissary General two of class
one class Of class three, and Of class
four.
In the Office OF the Surgeon General, of class one
OF class two and of class four.
In office OF the Colonel OF Engineers Of class one
OF class OF class three, and of class four
In the office OF the Colonel OF Topogra phicsl Engineers
OF class two OF class two, of class three and
of class four
In the office OF the colonel Of ordnance of elias. one
four OF class OF class three and of class
In the Office of the Secretary OF Navy four OF
two. six OF class three, and of class four.
In the Bureau Of Construction, Equipment, and Repairs,
one OF class ONE seven, including the drsughtssn, of
ciaaA two, and OF class four.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-10
Gold Coin.

The New York Journal of Commerce gives the follow
ing statement of the gold coinage of the United States
mint from its organization to the end OF 1882
At Philadelphia 1874 81, l4i 80
At New Orleans 1885 $50 10
AT Charlotte, North Carolina S45O66S 50
At Dahlonega Georgia 800 so
Total end of 1852 237 ,O25, 484 50
In addition this amount, about IS 100000 has been
coined during January and February of the present year.
which makes the whole amount coined the first of this
month, in round numbers two hundred and iorty-fve
millions of dollars.
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 10, 1868.

QyM Hsssr NJ LEWIS, OF Montgomery, Alabama, gen
travelling agent OF Alabama
by O. h LEWIS JAsx o. LAWS and SAMUEL LEws.
QMr w JAMES OF Cincinnati Ohio, general travelling
the Western assisted by JoHs T. DEsr H.
THosAs DyKs C. M. L. WisKAAs Isaac BARrLKrr n. q.
Cooks, A. l.. CaILps and l.. r. BRowsELL-
V Mr. Il. JAMIE, le2 fhiAdel
phia, travelling agent assisted by Wa H. WILD
IONS coLLISs JAMES DExsKs, HAaarr. Jos Burros
r. Burton, Nj BopIsE, EpauSp W. WILEY, WILLIAM J..
WATERMAN, and GKoRsE L. McLEop.
or Receipts from either OF ths above will be good.
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17.o25,4s 50

It appears that many whig officers have recently sold
out democrats; but whether this sale will benefit the
purchaser or not remains TO be told We are Inclined
however, like the Washington Union, to think that the
bought time will not be available recommendation under
the new administration.
We could mention one or two recent cases OF selling
out offices in this State but Sufficient the day is the
evil thereof "-Alabama State Guard
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-10

uiLET.TE-A Novels by Currer He'll
the State Of New York, hrst PERIOD lo icoA by
John Romeyn Brodhesd.
Daisy Burns by Julia ksvenash.
The Western sketch BY Rev. Jsmes Gallaher.
Pilgrimage Of Adam and David by Rev James GaIsher
coieridges WORKS. volume T. 49,
Mr.. Young Man About Town by Thsehe-
ray FRANCK TAYLOR
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Election In New Hampshire.

On Tuesday the election in New Hampshire resulted in
the complete triumph of the democratic party The dem
ocatic candidates for governor. railroad commissioner
and representatives in Congress all elected by
large majoes, against the united opposition OF wings
and abolionisls The defeat OF Amos Tuck, wing
aboonst, is scarcely less gratifying than the re-elec-
ton of Mr. Hbbard
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ODD FELLOWS HALL.
Ne,p and Great attraction

BREWERS Grand Moving Mirror tho Glance at the World
- remain in Washington only few days longer
For and
during exhibitions this
every evening O'clock
nesday and Saturday afternoons half three O'Clock
Admission 25 cents
Tickets for sale the bookstores, hotels, and at tho hail.
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BALTIMORE, March Z, 1888.
regular meeting CORPS held evening"
IL ing unanimously adopted
Whereas the their late excursion Washington In
the Yeagrns Of
Of kindness and
which require acknowledgment BE therefore
RcsoIrsd,
Rifle Company OF this for the rendered promptly
executed in such handsome style.
hold lasting
and friends the spirited Of German
Washington providing nbundany
and by their cordial hospitality, rendering sooun
For soldier Captain Schwartz their
soued commander and his gallant officers shall always cherish
the highest esteem.
That thanks host Mr. Ruppe, 9th
Reoiusd, That these proceedings be published.
On behalf OF the company CHARLES GERMAN,
Mar lo-lt Secretary.
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BY TELEG GRAPH.


CoscoRp March S.Thc State election to-day has result
ed in choice of Governor Martini tdcmocrat) by the
people, by five thousand majority. The democratic
elected, defeating Amos Tuck in the first
district, There is also large democratic majority in the
house. and the senate is probably unanimously demo-
era