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TIE PARDONING POWER.

\ constitutional question has arisen IN re-
lation to the pardoning power OF the Execu-
tive, to which | deem it proper to call your
attention in order to avoid any mlsapprehen-
sion on the subject. Ii has been claimed
that the exception in the Constitution of
cases of murder and treason from the par
doning power of the Governor Is not abso-
lutte, but only deprives hi OF the power un-
til the end of the next session OF the Assem-
bly, after the passing of the sentence. This
construction would seem 10 be favored by an
act of the legislature of 1855, and another
in 1856. [ have been unable SO to under
stand the Constitution. | can conceive of
no reason why the pardoning power of the
Executive in these cases should be absolutely
prohibited for the few months or weeks
that might intervene before the next scs-
sion Of the legislature, and be left in full
force forever afterwards If the legislature
having had an opportunity TO act upon IA
case, should decline IN interfere there would
indeed .eein to be an additional reason why
the Governor should not The object OF the
trainers of the Constitution appears to me to
have been to place these two crimes beyond
the pardoning power of the Governor. con-
ferring on him limited authority to re-
urieve in order to enable hnn, if he saw fit,
to give to party convicted. IN opportunity
of applying to the legislature for relief. II
the language of the Constitution be read as
printed in the frs Constitution of the State,
by separating the words - bf not 81 par
don" by commas from the other parts oi tie
sentence, (see Shades State Papers p. $50, }
| think such wodld be the natural c0nstrnc-
tion of the language.
SLAVERY.
The position of Vermont on the subject o.
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4 woman with her two children were put
off train on the Cleveland, Columbus and
Cincinnati Railroad for not being able to pay
fare. the woman Offering a bill which the
conductor pronounced worthless, although
it was good one. The par
ty were put off the train on a cold and rainy
dav; and having over half mile to walk for
shelter. the woman and her youngest child
took a severe cold, which, after a sickness
Of over two months. resulted in the death
of the latter Suit was accordingly COM
menced for damages, and after a protracted
trial the jury rendered a verdict for laintiff
for $3.50.
The 500 SILVER PITCHER, AND WHEELER
AND WILSON'S SEWING MACHINE.-The
contest among the Sewing machines at the
late National Far was sharp one among
aspirants and Justly was made q matter OF
much attention by the managers. Thr
whole resulted in the formation of a com
mittee Of gentlemen, than whom not another
could have been cho,en more worthy Of con-
fdence and Of more unimpeached integrity
and standing The committee gave the
subject and the nearly score of machine
careful and rigid Investigation anu hearing,
and as the result 1.-THE Queen OF Toe sewing
Machines came out in her accustomed
colors, blue and silver, the former the penant
of hiches, award. an earnest of the superb,
the latter a 800 silver pitcher, the glitter
ing. coveted prize Of honor. The Messrs.
Edwards, noted Clark street jewellers, are
putting the last touches TO this beautiful
award. the direction and destination of
whic'i meets with general approval
Chioogo Press and Tribme.-N. Y. Ere.
Poq dawtf.
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+Abram Lincoln, the tall Illinois republican,
competitor of Mr.. Douglos.
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EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
Montpelier, Oct II. 1889.
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have received from the Rev. DIR. Edward
Hitchcock, the State GeologIst. the introduc-
tory part of the final report of the Geological
survey of the State, and am happy
in being able to say that the whole
may be expected to be ready for publication
at no very distant day. ] trust the report
will be creditable to those concerned in its
preparation, and TO the State Such part OF
It as shall have been furnished me will be
laid before you early in the session, with any
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-18
something for the New York Firemen
to be Proud Of

INCIDENTS ON THE ROUTE.
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Our Account of the Procession and of
Each Engine and Carriage
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BELLIES, BOUQUETS AND THE BIG BEAR.
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magnificent Banner Presented to the Depart
nent by The Common Council.
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TrieuniaI Parade Of the Fire Depart
ment of the Metropolis.

Three Miles and Half Of Engines, Hose
Carriages and Firemen.
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Speech Of Mayor Tiemann and
Reply of MIR. Milliken.
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The FIReMEN'S DAY.

THE FIREMEN'S DAY.
TriepniaI Parade of the Fire Depart
ment of the Metropolis.
Three Miles and Half Of Engines, Hose
Carriages and Firemen.
The Simon Pure Red Republicans and
Fire Eaters in Line.
magnificent Banner Presented to the Depart
ment by The Common Council.
Speech Of Mayor Tiemann and
Reply of MIR. Milliken.
Our Account of the Procession and of
Each Engine and Carriage.
something for the New York Firemen
to be Proud Of
INCIDENTS ON THE ROUTE.
~~<~~~~-~7-~-~~-r~~--<~>--N
BELLIES, BOUQUETS AND THE BIG BEAR.
~~~N0~~s-,>>-~--.s~-sD~-S---
THE VISITING FIRE COMPANIES.
ey~~v00-~N@~-s>1~--~--~-e--
ovATIONS TO TEE STRANGERS
--7y~----~~r~0-~~-s---|---
All of Which Shows that Some Things
Can be Done as Well as Others,
&C., &c, &C.
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The Simon Pure Red Republicans and
Fire Eaters in Line.
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EIGHTH DIVISION.
Assistant Engineer John Brce, Marshal The division
was headed by Rohn's Band.
Black Joke Engine Co. No 49, Peter Masterson foreman.
turned out seventy strong The engine well polished
and newly painted on the wooden portions. The orna-
ments were national banners.
Brass Band Of twelve pieces
Peterson Engine Co. No 81, John Macaulcy foreman
and seventy mon first class "crane neck" engine
with reel, made by William Jefreys, Of Pawucket, R. l.
Her brakes and other "dxins" Of polished steel
There Fictitious ornaments, but everything was
ready for good service.
Hackensack Band Of 18 pieces
Warren Hose Co. No. 33.-Nothing new appeared about
this carriage, only having received little touching up
been long in SERVICES and though richly orna
carriage was carried on the reel and ovorhung by an
American eagle.
shilton's Brass Band Of IS pieces
Howard Engine Co. No. "a, attracted considerable NJ
tention, their machine and the fire caps Of the mem
bers-60 in number-beng trimmed with Grape ia re.
pect 70 the memory Of the late Senator Broderck OF
California; who was an honorary member Of the company
Their machine Is second class crane necku new stye
and has been in service since 1855 It has been touched
up ana he steel work about hor showed that great
lafayette Hose Co. No. "a John Irwin foreman. nnm
Der OF men &c. The hose carriage of this company was
rear boxes were neatly but chastely decorated On he
box fronting the reel Is the Inscription "Organeed june
1872 and above are two beautiful silver and stained
giass lamps with splendid plume representing the cap
OF liberty between both The back box presented very
appropriately, portrait q Lafayette.
Manahan's Rand, numbering sixteen pieees
Columbus Engine Co No IS, John Hast foreman, and
~ men, lac engine was ornamened with flags and
highy polished It's wooden parts had also boon newly
Strikers Albany Cornet Band, comprising twenty per-
formers.
Washington Hook and Ladder Co., No. Q, John a. For.
man foreman, b men, This COMPANY was organized IN
1856, VIM. Williams Of Now York, was the builder. She
runs forty foot ladder" and y mounted on hSges
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at a fire.
North Carolina Band twenty musicians and Eve
American Hose Co. No. 10, II. O. Thomas, foreman.
This carriage was exceedingly handsome. Ii has lust
been finished and has for several days been exhibit
the ornaments being gold, the emblems ali nationals on
each side OF the fore wheels the the United
the State Of New York The panels OF the front and hack
boxes richly gided and in front three silver bells are
hung over which Is an eagle his head supporting the
couches Tho lamps Of the costly description
heavily chased and the glass of various col0s Thirteen
gold stars are displayed on each side of the carriage re-
of the finest steel
Humane Hose Co., No. 20, Jared rmpson, foreman.
numbered twenty eight men. The only ornament was
flag around the reel but the carriage has been Beautifully
painted IN white and gold its panels adorned with various
aegorca Of tasteful design and provided
this ornamcntaton about $3.50
washington Band Of Newark, N. Twenty pieces.
washington Engine Co No: 20, Andrew J. seeley FORE
Crane neck and has recently been painted black and
striped at cost of $50 500 The only ornament was
ensS on he S Hn s @
Hudson Hose Co mo- q turned out with their carriage,
newly painted. II looked remarkably neat, and was
Assistant Engineer Edward W. Jacobs, Marshal.
Union Band.
Union Hook and Ladder Co. No 5, George Kcly, FORE
man. and fortysix members. The truck has been newly
painted dark red and striped.
Protector Engine Co. No. %, Philip Scars, foreman,
with rosewood body
mented on tho sides with painted flowers The wheels
and tongue Of the engine were painted blue, with gold
The air chamber the body Of tho engine which is Of
copper was brightly polished and the whole surmounted
by silver plated eagle Directly over the front Of the
white and red fringe, ON which stood miniature Chinese
wrjunk with al aau and qolos aying on the ags were
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advantage. Notwithstanding the opposition from the old
fogcs understand that Hose Companies No and az
have applied TO the Common Council to be furnished each
with engine similar TO No 8. The engine and tender
profusely decorated with flowers AS o compliment
to the brethren Of the popular enginc-the hand
worked engne-thcse men Of steam had their old engine
of thirteen years good service placed In position Mt the
Of Grand and Essex Streets where the honors
paid II drew the attention Of thousands during the day
Liberty Hose Co. No. 10, James Richard foreman with
carriage painted plum color the wheels white with
gilt stripes flags on each side Of the reels. All in excel
lent working trim.
foreman, and fifty nine The machine was decorated
with wreaths ribbons and flowers This is new engine lust
finished and made her first appearance in this parade
color and gllded She weighs 1876 pounds being the
lightest weight OF any engine in New York.
FOURTH DIVISION.
This division was marshalIed by VIM 7. Mawbcy, AS
ssant Engineer, and led of by the Sixth Regiment Band
Marion Engine Company No. Q, James Hayes, foreman,
with seventy members Tho engine is what is known as
first class "shanghaen The body is mado of solid ma
hogany, neatly polished and ornamcutcd with polished
brass nxngs The air chamber cylinder Is Of polished
copper, with the number Of tho company the Sides
The brakes and running Of bright polished steel;
the wheels painted In very neat Paris green superb
y ornamcntcd with gold stripes. On tho top Of Me air
surmountcd with small American flag and streamer on
both ends Of the brakes brass reels with hose On
the top Of the rear brakes was small platform with
"simon pure" dfox who appeared quite lively at the
Phcnix Hook and ladder Co. No. 3, Abraham Coopcr
Jr., foreman, and forty This truck was painted
rather than Tor show was built IN 1850 0r Sas 81
on the roll but turns out much moro than that num-
ber The company was organized in 1s45 and the Hrst
foreman was James .waight The builders were Pine 4
Hartsh2rne and the painter German. This truck Is
markaby high, and will carry six A. feet ladders. The
whse ana pody work are AL u light clare striped With
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hensive philanthropy shall win applause, New York will
remain the Empire City Of our continent We have from
year to year been the recipients Of her bounty her
contributions to charitable fund-thus enabling US
to minister to tho wants Of the widow and the
orphan. Whatever may be her errors, the his
tory Of the hospitals OF New Orleans and Norfolk
of a thousand generous charities expended upon the
inhabitants Of our cities and the people Of foreign
Chimes will perpeuay attest her unbounded benevolence
II not strange, therefore, that reared among such
uences the remen Of the city OF New York should dis.
play commendabe zeal TO attain the front rank Of their
profession and strive 10 emulate the nobest In their efforts
Tor the defence and protection OF their fellow citizens in
conflicts with foe whose breath il destruction and feel
well assured that II there be any whose vigilance has
sion as this will remind them Of their duty will quicken
them with new energy and the conscious Of an
unseeping and appreciatve public interest will inspire
them with renewed order, whenever and wherever dan
ger Is to be encountered.
After the banner had been presented the members Of
No IL came forward and fifteen Of them raised the ban
ner from the ground the band playing "Yaukee
Doodle" Several companies passing through the
Park their way up town the time and these sauted
he banner at about ten O'Clock borne up town
TO the place where the line formed escorted by the
exemptg and other companies
About twelve O'Clock the jam in Broadway was at its
densest Locomoton possible only under the greatest
difficulties, and then the pace was necessarily snail like
The national colors floating from the hotels and public build
ngs added to the feteday appearance Of tho city All
along Broadway, from Chambers TO Blocker, the win
dows ofthe magnificent stores taken possession Of
by groups Of finely dressed ladies and children. Where
any high soop offered good chances for sight seeing
the principle Of squaer sovereignty was put in practice
me front Of the City Hall by which the procession was to
march IN review OF the Mayor and Common Council was
o. course avore position and from early honr
ned possession Of The Park itself must have contained
elgn. or ten thousand people, and all the approaches
70 II was beset with crowds Adventurous BOYS sat
on the branches OF trees in the Park balanced
rs @ on he iron railing without any regard the
an awning post offered accommodation n was sncedilv
s''u w ana appropriated 70 the use or Juveniles who
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On the 2sth ult., by the Rev c. Moretz Mr. Martin
Luther Plyler ofLancaster District S. c. Miss Sarah
S. eldest daughter of Mr. Cyrus Stnson ofMeckenburg
county.
In this county, on the 2oth ult, by Rev. r. H. Laf-
ferty, Mr. John Kerr to Mrs Jane Bradley.
In Union county, on the 10th ut Mr. Geo. W. Hale
to Miss Mollie Ann Lilies
In Wayne county, N. c., the goth ult by Rev. Geo.
W. Keesee, Mr. w. J. A. Boone of Mississippi to Miss
Ursula j. Shehard, of Wayne.
In Fayetteville, the 2sth ult., Mr. Alexander NJ
Johnston to Miss Kate NJ. Ferguson.
In York District the 26th ult., Mr. P. D. Garrison
to Miss Mary Ann Sturgs.
On the 2lst ult, Mr. Richard G. Barnett to Miss Ez-
abeth C. Hall, all of York District.
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U. s. ARSENAL AT FAYETTEvILLE.-With the
exception of Forts Macon and Caswell and the
Branch Mint at Charlotte, the U. S. Arsenal at
Fayetteville, is the only memento of the munif-
cence of the General Government in North Caro-
lima The Arsenal is beautifully located on Hay
Mount, overlooking the town and giving the eye
full scope to the river and to objects either hand
for about two miles. 1t is one Of the loyeliest
spots IN Eastern Carolina. The arrangements,
buildings, plots and appurtenances are in good
taste and we'll adapted for the uses designed. 1t
has been looked to as of the best points for the
location of an Arsenal of construction being above
the influence Of the saline atmosphere of the ocean,
not easily approached by enemy, yet sufficiently
accessible to ocean navigation, and convenient to
the mineral treasures of Deep River.
For many years it has been used simply as a
depository for fire arms, but recently, it has been
supplied with machinery for the structure of the
implements of war, preparatory to its being made
and Arsenal of construction. The Fayetteville
Observer gives schedule of the new machinery
as an evidence of its capacity and adaptation to its
end. The Arsenal is under the command OF Capt.
Bradford, who commenced the work some twenty
wears ago, and whose gentlemanly and officer
ike department, and above all his many good
qualities as citizen, endeared him much to the
people of Fayetteville.
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For the Western Democrat.
AN ACROSTIC.

May all thy life, fair one be as thou art
shining, matchless light joy fore'er.
Rising above all earthly excellence:
Yours divine-seen and felt-can ne'er be told
Join, who can, in one bright form alone,
Each lovely hue of sweetest, rarest flowers
And add to this whatever else is beautiful
Never, no never, it equal thinei
In thy presence all other beauties fade;
Each heart to thee, its ready homage pays.
Call, who can in one sweet symphony,
All sounds of distant murmering SEAS
Tyres of heavenly note, harps of sweetest chord,
Lutes and pipes and all else of sweetes. sound
o, these thrill not like the music of thy voice.
While heaven, thus with lavish hand, bestows
All that is graceful and fair on thee
Your name-'tis all ask-must lend its magic to nv
verse! x. Y. z
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Aa- We call attention to the hints contained
in the following paragraph 1t gives the origin of
the very unorderly practice of men jumping up
from a pew and mingling themselves in the aisle
with those who have just come in, merely for the
sake of isoatng the ladies at the inner end of the
pew. Such law of etiquette, although it uni
yersally obtains we believe in American churches,
is, to say the least of very doubtful propriety;
and the pioneers of civilization and lovers of good
order should set themselves to work to repeal the
law. Besides, the ladies are entitled to share of
the fresh air which rushes up the aises:
CHURCH ET1oUETTE.-The Home Journal
thinks there is good sense in suggestion made
bv an American who thus writes from London:
"In the churches whoever comes first, whether
gentleman or lady, takes the further seat In the
Slip, and those that follow fill up the remaining
seats; and thus prevent the awkward disturbance
which occurs in our churches here in the process
of filing out and in by men, in order to isolate
women at the further end of the pew. 1t is said
the habit so universal among us originated with the
early settlers, who sat the doors OF the pews,
so that in case of an attack by the Indians, they
might be ready for action. In many instances this
marching out and in, like parcel of soldiers, is a
perfect nuisance, and the custom might be We'll
changed.
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In this town. the 10th ult., Margaret Grer daugh-
ter of H. B. and Susan E. Williams, aged years.
In this county, the 22d of March, Mr. John NJ Rea,
in the 66th year of his age
In Petersburg, Va the 10th of April, John Starr
Lyon, infant son of John and Margaret Lyon, aged
months and % days.
In Salisbury, the 22d ult, Mr. John McRorie aged
81 years
In Lincoln county, on the Sd ult, Mr. Philip Shuford,
aged 70 years.
In Union county, on the 10th ult., Mr. Elijah Parker,
aged about 10 years, a native of Halifax county N c.
In Rowan county, on the 18th ut, Alexander Hart
man, aged 81 years. Also on the l7th John L. Rem
deman, aged Sc years.
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ACQUITTAL OF sICKLEs.

The Hon. Daniel E. Sickles, charged with the
murder of Philip Barton Key at Washington, for
the seduction of his wife, has been acquitted An
account of the proceedings of the trial on the last
day, Tuesday the 26th, says:
"The counsel on both sides agreed to waive ad-
dresses to the jury. The Judge then submitted
instructions, and the jury retired. After an
absence OF one hour and fifteen minutes they
returned into court and rendered verdict of "NOT
GUILTf?' This announcement was received
with most uncomfortable burst of applause, all
efforts on the part of the officers of the Court to
suppress it, proving utterly futile.
Mr. Stanton, in a loud and agitated tone moved
that the prisoner be discharged and this was done
as soon as the verdict was recorded
Sickles was accompanied by his friends out of
the room amid huzzas. In passing, he was gratified
at his own request, in getting good look at the
jury, whom he thanked for their verdict.
A feeling of the most intense satisfaction rapidly
spread all over the city.
Thousands rushed to Judiciary Square, and
followed the carriage containing Mr. Sickles from
the Court House to its stopping place, which was
next door to his own residence Here an immense
multitude greeted his arrival and upon his alighting
the air resOunded with cheers.
Never before was there so universal an excite
ment in Washington. A general feeling of
satisfaction was manifested in ali circles at the
result"
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B1- The election for Governor of Virginia takes
place the Goth of May The canvass is now in full
blast. Mr. Lecher, the democratic candidate and Mr.
Goggn the wing candidate have been discussing their
respective claims election for time past In
consequence of a serious affection of the throat Mr.
Letcher has been compelled desist from the
for the present Mr. Montague, the democratic cand;-
date for Lieut. Governor proposed to take Mr. Letchers
place, whereupon Mr. Goggin positively refused to dis
questions with him to divide time but Mr. Mon
tague, not willing be blufed off in this way, deter
mined to follow Mr. Goggn and defend the democratic
party and its candidates.
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THAT PLATFoRM.-We are curious to know
what sort of Platform will be adopted by the
"Opposition" Pow-wow which is to assemble in
this place on the 18th inst for the purpose of
nominating candidate for Congress in this Dis
trict. Two of the planks, probably, will be some
thing like the following:
Resolved, That the democratic party in
opinion have controlled the government and taken
care of the Treasury long enough to corrupt the
former and phebotomze the latter, and it is time
for the people to take those two institutions under
their particular care; that this government was
formed for the benefit of the people, and the people
should receive all of said benefits; that the public
lands belong to the people, and is of the things
which should be "kept before" them; that the fear
of the Pope is the beginning of wisdom. and to
depart from democracy is understanding; that the
people own the public crib, and think the time
has come to Shuck corn.
Resolved, That We (the opponents of democracy
are the PEOPLE.