The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-12

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clause in Lord john Russers oaths bill icsnllxng the
admission of Jews TO Parliament the most interesting
and important item OF news by the Vanderbilt You
will perceive that the London Times throws all the blame
on Mr. Disraeli As of the Hebrew race (ls grand
father was Jew,) and advocate, IN former times
of the admission of Jews in general to perfect equality
social and political with Christians OF every degree, the
Times thinks he ought to have insisted on his colleagues
in the cabinet-Iord Derby and the Lord Chancellor
withdrawing their opposition, and inviting 'their follow
ems in the House of Peers to do likewise. AS Sir Fred
erick Thesgcr in tho House Of Commons, Lord chelms-
ford the most earnest and persistent opponent OF he
removal of the Jewish disabilities, the ground that
their Admission To Parliament would unchrsanize the
legislature and prevent tue fulfment of prophecy Il
is consistent therefore, in linn, that he finds himself
on the woosack, to adhere to his old hobby but u Is
remarkable that many supposed to be enlight-
ened aud protesting to be liberal, should persist IN
such sort-sghted intolerance, in opposition to the
reiterated opinions of overwhelming maorities Of the
House OF Commons, and Of the British nation This
is the sixth time that the Lords have rejected bill
passed by the Commons doing away with the alb
surd form of oath intended, originally, as sale
guard against Pass asd adherents of the dethroncd
of Stuart but which, il happens conscientious
Jews cannot subscribe This wful obsnaoy the part
of the hereditary branch Of the British legislature will not
improbaby collision with the representative
branch 1t has been threatened by more than mem
ber that if the lords rejected again the House Dill adj
mg Jews Parliament the House should abrogae the
oath by resolution the principle that it il sole judge OF
the os to be taken by its members 1t is sole judge
OF their qualifications Ibis power IL,
however, questioned by the highest legal authorities,
and the decision ia the of Alderman Sal
oInans who elected to seat in Parliament by
the borough OF Greenwich, and potf without having
taken the prescribed OATH and prosecuted found
galty, and sentenced to pay fine Of $500 for each
VOTE il cited a proof that the judges do not
slider the House of Commons competent to dispense with
alter the form of oath which is prescribed by special
statute Any attempt to settle the matter summary and
In defiance Of the House of Lords would not only bring
the Commons into collision with the House of Lords but
also with the highest legal tribunals Baron Rothschd
very wealthy and very ambitious OF legislative distinc
ton but he would hardly like to find after voting through
an entire session. that he bound to pay for the honor
an accumulated penalty of several hundred thousand
pounds $500 for each vote recorded the journall
The scene between " Governor Robinson and the val
liant Jim Lane which is reported to have taken place at
that classic spot Topeka must have been exceedingly
amusing if not absolutely Interesting The virtuos in
dgnaton of I" Rob-" Jim afectionatcy called his
Exceloncy, at the idea of being suspected of honesty
patriotism and sense perfectly heroic; and
the pious is anatheas for self and children against
"Lecompton, his touching allusion to !" Rob being
engraven his heart. perhap~ he meant the verb 10
Rob- and his intended haste to join his beloved spouse
g the moment the convention is over are perfectly
thrilling examples Of virtue, friendship, and coubia
love- when rogues fall out honest men come by their
own,' is old adagc, and true one. Perhaps the
Kansas people will become thoroughly Disguised of the
scamps whom they have allowed to lead them, and viii
the prudence Of accepting the advice that wise and
honest men have given them. At M 'S
The religious anniversaries which commenced to-day,
and will continue during the entire OF this week. have
brought great many strangers lay and clerical to this
city to participate in the interesting exercises of the
rous religious societies. The meeting Of the American
Tract Society takes place ON Wednesday morning, and is
creating great deal of excitement from effort that is
to be made by the abotionists to obtain leave to print
and circulate anti slavery tracts thus entirely destroying
the usefulness of the society in the South where, under
prudent management, it has done 30 much and so ex-
tended good. have good to believe that the
abolition disorganize will be defeated in their iniqtos
designs, and that the conservative pious benevolent
men, who have hitherto controlled the society," will be
sustained. ,es s& a A5l@t5
am happy to inform you that Mayor Tiemann has
sufficiently recovered his late ndisposon to be
able to attend to his official duties to-day.
Notwithstanding the rain storm which lasted during
business hours, there more active money market
today and evidently better and hopeful feeling
among financial and commercial The news by the
Vanderbilt, of steady advance in consos Of firm cot
ton market the cheering news from the West and the
active movement the railroads and canals, tended to
raise the spirits of the business community and TO cause
them to growing for day Rates OF interest
continue very easy, at my last quotations should not
be at all surprised to see before very long vast amount
of speculation. Everything favors it, The only ingrc-
dents wanting for time courage and confidence
and if they come back now, as believe they WILL we
shall sec lively times long leading importer who
went through the storm last fall without losing spar
a brace told to-day that easy money is now he
looks forward confidently to seeing it at II pei
cent month in the fall. Foreign exchange is firmer,
and rather higher for tho Arabia on Wednesday. The
leading drawers stand out for 1899 Ito for sterling,
and l21 S. LII for francs. Some people think that
large amount in specie will go out in the Arabia but
Others think not and consider the rise in exchange pure
ly speculative The bank statement this evening is
sidered very favorable. the increase in circulation is
ceedngly satisfactory indication of an increased
tivty in business circles.
q The stock market opened weak in the morning, and
the principal fancies fell off Before the adjournment a
rally took place. and prices advanced slightly. At the
second board they fell off again about per cent the
whole list, closing rather steadily at S9A for New York
Central Erie 24k Pacific Mail Steamship Company, l;
Michigan Southern, 26s; Galena and Chicago, S9A Chi
cago and Rock Island 7S and Milwaukee and Mississippi
80. Hg ifat sH H <eaEes Ht
The -four market very dull and unsettled. Wheat
is cheaper, tending downward, and very heavy Corn
steady and Pork lower and very inactive Beet
quiet and dropping Cotton quiet and steady. Sugars
more settled and tend upward.
The cash transactions at the sub treasury to-day as
follows :
Receipts - Sal, 1861 :.
Payments 1l5277 AZ
balance 1900, 1858 Al
The receipts at the custom house for duties S92,
oil, l55. . ADSuM.
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