Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-11-11
NEWS AND GOSSIP.

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Thus, the Herald, in arguing to show that
the fact that the green 'uns on both side have
undertaken to pitt Seward and Douglas
against each other as presidential aspirants, is
no reason why they are really destined to be.
come formidable candidates for the presidency,
says: ss...a ~.
"First, with regard to,Mr. Douglas. After a
state campaign, involving an unprecedented
amount OF hard labor, and an expenditure In
money, perhaps, Of two or three hundred thou.
sand dollars ON his part and in his behalf he has
secured ~ Is said, majority In both branc hes Of
the Legislature which is to pass ep0n the O ues-
lion OF bis reelection to The Senate 1t Is claimed
tnst ne has thus made good the endorsement of
bis State as champion Of democratic principles
over both his Black Republican competitor ana
democratic Administration. The great feature
Oh .nls alleged triumph, the feature which, 1t Is
assumed makes Mr.. Douglas henceforth the ar
bitter of the Democratic party, n embodied II an
pears, in his defeat OF the kdm,nistra,ion. and
an administration. too, which is recognized as
ciPles and policy Of the Democ ratio party
Now, IL the administration and the bulk OF
inc democratic party supporting 1t were annihi-
some Syy Ie ~ aTois slsssion hs would be
reJoicihgs. Bnt, In point of fact, all that Mr.
Douglas has gained Of he has gained even ths)
i MS reelection to the Senate The impor tant
issue whether ne or the Adminis,ra ration is the
head Of the Democratic party of tie Union re-
mains as before--on the side Of the Administrs-
ton. Nor can we imag inc how a factious rebel
ion, which has given every Northern State To
the opposition, Including even Illinois upon her
State ticket-a rebellion which has hoteies.ly
distracted the Democratic party in the North
ana almost hoftiessly demoralized its leaders in
the ronih.can be considered as involving, in
the Reelection of Douglas to the Senate, the
union OF the Democracy uponthis man--the head
OF TINS Tebellion-as their inevitable and only
available candidate FIR The next Presidency.
no n o. al fha ipAf
Douglas In local election atones for the univer-
>ai- divisions and disasters which his factions
course has brought upon his party is not IN IRE
prime agent Of all these discords and disasters Is
the only man who can restore peace in the family.
No man who has thus divided. distracted and
damaged has party can ever expect to be made
the basis OF its rennion and reorganization. Mr.
Douglas may be com petent to command the vote
OF bis own State but we would adminish him
.nat while MI Calhoun was all powerful in
the W %'s
van buten too, In assuming to control the vote
OF New ORR 10 his own Personal ends regard.
less OF party discipline, was politically pros
"seedsnever to rise again.
And thus We apprebend that the des.., NJ
douglas In Illinois would have been better for
MIN, as democrat, than his success His suc
cess encourages the rebellion and the discoras
until his Prominent followers. s,,lh as Waiter
stanton, Forney. Us.rs and Haskin shall bsve
risen TO the Position of leaders of the bsrmoni,sS
,io', VIII Douglas be restored to the posi-
~ 'h "nien ne has lost He is further off from
tIe Presidency than ever before and ali attefnn ts
10 thrust him forward for the succession instead
OF heallng, viii only aggravate the dis.en.ion.
In the camp which he has already Produced
Army ORDERs.-The following orders have
Just been issued by Gen. Scott, from the head.
Quarters OK the army:
L. In accordance With Instructors from the
Secretary OF war, the s't companies of the first
cavalry, no@ at Fort Leavenworth, will be posted
az orts Smith, Washita and Riley two comma
mics at each post. The commander of the be-
partment Of the w est will designate the particr-
lar companies, and give the necessary orders for
their march -
Assistant Surgeon Charles H. Pare. now At
Fort Eeavenworth, will accompany the compa-
MES of the first cavalry to Forts Smith and
Washita, taking post at the latter named station
IL The following decision OF the secretary of
War. respecting the Jurisdiction Of earrisons
courts martial in certain case, Is published for
general information
81 have examined the cases OF Sergeant Stew
arr and Corporal Underhill, to which my atten-
ton is brought by the General commanding the
army.
TT appears that they were tried and convicted
oy garrison courts martial on a charge Of DISC
oedtence Of ordeTsjn and that execution of the
sentence confirmed by the garrison commander
was suspended by special order Of the command
er OF the department, in pursuance of a general
order from the headquarters of the army MAYS
1882, denying the Jurisdiction Of garrison court
Of such charge.
- The question is not clear upon the authority
OF the text-writers. But incline to the opinion
OF the General in-chisf Certainly, il .djsobedi-
ence Of orders means disobedience of lawful
command Of superior officer In the execution of
his ONCE, II Is capital case, and not triable
by garrison court; and, however that may be
the order Of the General inc hief is TO
garrison commanders, and does In effect forbid
any such commander to send any such case to a
garrison court, or to execute their sentence in
such case. These proceedings, In violation of his
order, are null and void. ] b FLofp.
War Department, Nov. ], 1883 A" t
Ill. Sergeant J N Stewart, OF Company G. LIST
Dragons, is restored to his rank, and Corporal
X =. Underhill, of Company G, mounted rifle
men, is restored to his rank and pay, from the
date Of trial. -
BY command Of Breyet Lieut.. Gen Scott:
80. l.. THOMAS,
"a[ Assistant Adjutant General.
a MISTAKE OR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. As
some Of the Washington correspondents" are
esssying to identify the American Atlantic and
Pacific Steamship Company with the move
ments and designs of Gen. w alker, saying that
their steamship Washington, that sailed for
San Juan del Norte on Saturday last, carried
out 6libusters it may not be amiss for US to
remark that there In NO truth Whatever in the