New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-11-11
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 1857.
Col. Benton has quite recovered from his recent
Illness, and seems rejuvensted by the severe ordeal
Through which be passed. Notwithstanding the
alarming bulletins that were often issued by tele-
graph concerning bis condition, the real extent OF
h;s dagger was but imperectly understood by the
publi-. IL was an extreme case OF constlpauon
and sra.trct;en that was finally relieved by sur
vic.I oueratiop. which he bore with that Roman
foytitude which distinguishes his character. A well
reeuls,ed life and sound constitution saved him
from the fate which this scOurge has brought upon
no many younger men. The object of most worldly
solc.ude to him during the fearful struggle, when
Hope was nearly extinguished, was the non-comple-
ton Of what be regards as the great work Of his
life, the abridgment Of the Debates Of Congress.
Since he bss raen sg,in, he has renewed his labor
OF love with increased ardor, and now rejOices in
the knowledge that he Is full volume in adv ance OF
his publishers. As relaxation to this severe daily
task he proposed Just before his illness elaborate
review OF the political and extra judicial part of the
decision Of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott
ease. on the cOnstitutionality of tho Missouri Com
promise, the proofs Of which we're corrected at the
most imminent period of that crisis and when he
was tempted to subscribe the effort as his political
u,
That volume will room appear, aud will probably
contribute as much to bis permanent tame as any
production Of his eventful and cbeckered career.
At the suggestion of Secretary Dobbin the last
Congress in authorizing the existing Courts of In
uury to review the decisions of the Reform Board,
appropriated $1,000 for the purpose OF defrsylng
their anticipated expenses. Experience thus tar
justies the belief that this appropriation will hardly
nav for the stationery and servants and induces the
opinion that quarter Of million at least will be
reoured to foot the billie. When military justice is
reled anywhere except at the drumhead 1t Is about
as costly luxury as going among the blgwigs IN
Westminster Hall or being locked up in New-York
Chsncery.- ~
eral comments upon the turbulent temper of Balti-
more and the mob Indications elsewhere, they are
quite gingerly in regard to the notorious terrorism
which exists here right under their noses. Organ
lied bsuds of rowdes hold the public peace at their
mercy and life and property are no longer protected
by the restraints Of law or an efcen. ponce powell
In fact, there is no proper police at all. Iha' pro-
vded by Congress is utterly inadequate TO- the wants
of city covering so extended an area. The people
are taxed heavily to support the Municipal Govern
mept. notwithstanding the large improvements an
puaH made by Congress, and 1T 10 diffcult 70 UNDER
stand how these taxes are applied In the absence OF
that sufficient protection with whicn every Goh'
munity oupht 10 be provided. The taxes have been
creased nearly SO per cent within the last year. as
NAV be seen by the following illustratl0n Lot ana
improvements. SIS, 1866 taxed for year 1856, S31 I'll
same taxed for year 1857, $50 ~. This rising
ratio is emulous Of New. York, and will DO made 10
attract attention in Congress.
The announcement tn At the Federal appointments
for the District of Columbia have been determined 10
Csb;nst vas premature. There is little doubt, how
ever that the President Is resolved upon an entire
change. the programme Of which will be sent to the
Senate in January. The incumbents come within
ths nile of rotation which s the favored idea of the
Wb;Ae House and if they did not, there is another
mile even more inf'sxible in its discipline They
nearly all attended the Cincinnati Convention az
Pierce delepates-Col Benton christesed them on
that occasion as "pohtical eunuchs"-in which
capscity they committed an oaense beyond the
reach of present absOution. One of them was en-
6shtened 40 to the extent Of this enOrmty In SO
raany words, and with mnuteness which exhibited
in striking light the Presidents scruPulous regard
for details. Even Virginia office holder one of a
class which it is almost treason to tOuchwas sacri-
sced recently for this cause. The grave charge
against Mr.. Auditor Phillips was his parhsaDship
for Pierce at Cincinnati and though Senator's Mason
and Hunter and host Of such gentry, pleaded fol
his retention and made pause in the purpose Of
removal be was finally compelled to walk the plank
and expate the worst crime in the political calendar
the crime Of having opposed the successful candi
date. INDEX.
wAsHISGToE, Nov. 9, 1857.
The Postmaster. General has fualy decided the
PHILADELPHIA Post Office matter by issuing instruc
tioss this morning to the Superintendent Mr. Rics)
proceed Immediately with the alterations Of the Banl
Of Pennsylvania according to the original splan. II
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