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Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19
Thc rlunIltv ofnII VTunIcIpnI Loans.


Tho Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a
manddmm commanding the Commissioners Of
Allegheny County TO levy tax to pay the
interest on its bonds. They disobeyed, when
the Court fined them $1,000 each and costs,
for contempt and ordered them to stand COM
mitted to the county Jail until paid. In ad-
diton, the Court issued another mdDddmus,
which will make a case for another fine. It
is intimated that no Jail can hold the Com
missioners. ....
The Pittsburg True Press says:-"The gen.
eral impression in this community, where the
feeling of the people is well known, is that
the day of payment has been indefinitely
postponed"
The amount of county bonds, deducting
railroad bonds held by the county, is $780,
OOO on which there is past due four years in
terest, amounting to $552,OOO. To meet this
and the ordinary expenses of the county
would require levy of three and half per
cent. on the taxable valuation.
Besides this the city of Pittsburg has bonds
outstanding to the amount of Sl,sO0,OO0, on
which three years interest is due, amounting
to about $324OOO. To meet this and the
city's expenses, and its proportion of the
county interest, would require levy of ten
per cent. on the valuation. If the accumu-
lation were paid off, propably levy fabout
four per cent. in the city, would pay its in
terest and other expenses.
1t is easy to see that, as the Press says,
payment is indefinitely postponed" Repu-
diation is an established fact in Allegheny
County. 1t was fixed fact when these loans
were made. That was the reputation, the
dishonor, the robbery Of innocent creditors.
if there was any. There is no foundation for
these bonds. 1t is utterly impossible to en-
force them, nor had the authority which is
sued them, no matter what the nature of it
or by what legislation authorized, any power
to bind the people to pay. The power does
not exist.
Pittsburg and Allegheny County have
rather distinguished themselves by their bril-
| liant fnanciering; but all municipalities are
going the same way, at a slower pace. When
cities are new, their disproportionate ex-
penses seem to demand loans. As they increase
this demand increases; but there must be an
end to it, and that end is reputation. When
these burdens become oppressive the people
will throw them off, and there is no power
that can enforce them. Legally they will not
bear investigation; for the right to bind sue
cessors, once admitted, would logically make
postcrity helpless under hereditary burdens
Pecuniary obligations are of no more bind
ing force on posterity, than political institu-
tions Either must stand on their own mer-
its when the people who are asked to pay,
come to investigate them. This is not repu-
diation; but to borrow money on such a ten
ure is reputation; it is worse; it is borrow
ing on false securities, which, in the vulgar
tongue, is called swindling.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19

The Benicla Boy has been in Parliament
that is, an attempt was made in the House to
yet the Home Secretary TO interfere to pre-
vent his amicable contest with Sayers, but
nothing was done. The Secretary said that
he had called the attention Of the Chief Of
the Metropolitan Police to the affair, and he
would doubtless take care that no bre ach oc-
CURED in his district.
The Secretary should be commended for
doing his duty so promptly. It is highly i'm
portant that the peace of the metropolis
should be preserved; and MS the nationoF
champions had no idea of doing their little
affair within hundred miles of there, IL is
not likely that the peace of the two nations
will be disturbed by the vigorous action of
the Secretary.
Minister Dallas will not act as bottle-holder
for Heenan. He has looked through his in
structions, and can find nothing in them to
require him to act as bottle-holder in a ma
tional prize-fght. In fact, the only thing he
can find clearly laid down as his duty, is to
draw his $4,000 a year promptly. Mr.. Dallas
thinks he is best promoting the national glory
by confning himself strictly to that
The editor of Bells Life says that Heenan
called to report, on the 22d ult., and was in
rude health and fast verging on fighting trim.
His mug was much thinner than when we
last saw him, and there was an elasticity and
buoyancy of spirits about him which showed
that the formidable task before him evidently
n 4. =. Al,a,.
weighed one hundred and eighty-nine
pounds, and expected to reduce to one hun
lred and seventy-fve pounds by the day of
the fight, when he will probably take on
more pounds than he ever carried before.
Sayers will probably fight at one hundred
and fifty-two pounds, so that the difference in
weight is not so great after all.
In London Sayers is the favorite, at odds
varying from six to four, TO two to one.
Morrissey is in England, with any amount Of
money to back Sayers. If Heenan wins the
belt, Morrissey is determined to abitrate with
him for it on British soil, and to that end has
his training togs and trainer along. Say
ers has promised to return with Morrissey to
America in any event of the fight, and make
the tour of the American provinces. The
coming contest is the principal topic in the
highest circles. Should Heenan prove sue
cessful, he will be presented to the Queen,
who is a great admirer of muscle and but
for the claim of Benicia Ada Isaacs Menken
Hcenan, he might be offered an alliance with
one of the royal family, for the purpose Of
elevating the standard of muscle in the
kingdom.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19
The Humunities of Civilization.

One of those demonstrations which society
periodically makes, to ventlate its virtue,
and provide scapegoats for its vices, was
made in New York last week. The police
made descent upon the girls on Broadway,
and arrested thirty-one, all between the ages
ofsixteen and Twenty-Five who were locked
up in the cells of the station-house over
night. One of the girls stated that she had
only been in the city six weeks, and that she
resided East. Not being able to obtain
money, and having a sick child, she was
actually forced to go upon the streets in order
to obtain money. She also stated that she
had not eaten anything for two days, which,
upon investigation, proved true, and the
Captain discharged her, and told her that il
she would go home in the morning he would
pay her passage, which she consented to do
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19
DIED.

BRICKLE.-0n Saturday morning, at half past
eight o'cock, of lung fever, Nicholas infant son OF
A. A. and W. III. BriclIle,
The funeral will take place from the parents resi-,
dence, No. Z, Eargent-stTeet this AFTERNOON az two
O'Clock. Friends Of the family arc invited to attend
withour further notice. -
WAUGH On Sunday afternoon, 18th inst, Of
protracted illness, Miss Mary Waugh, OF Mason
The funeral will take place at the residence Of her
niece Mrs r. Fawcett, No. li3 Race-street, at two
O'clock p NJ, 18th inst. Friends of the family are
invited to attend without further notice.
RYAN.-Ath her late residence, ,l7gSycamore-sdreet
on Friday morning, March %, Mrs. Jane Ryan
reliet Of the late MT Timothy Ryan, aged e2 years.
native Of Kings County, Ireland.
pOWELL.-On the lfth inst, at ten O'clock 0
consumption Eunice Stine daughter Of the late Mrs
Eliza Powell, aged II years and months.
Hcr funeral will take place from the residence o
her grandfather, David Epsy, Eaq, In Warren Cosin
", on Monday, the 10Th inst, at one o'clock ne
friends and those Of the family are respectfully IN
'MiLLER-On Saturday, 18th inst, Mrs. Catha
rina Miller widow of Henry Miller, late OF Lebanon
| op IN the sith year Of her age. - a,
NMOORE.-At twelve O'Clock, M, on SATURDAY
| March II, Mrs. Ross Anna Livingston MooTei age
| d years, wife VI John M0eTs'
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19

TERRIBLE TRAGEDY IN KENTUCKY.-A diff
ficulty occurred in Livingston County, KY,
near Pinkneyville,, recently, between James
Shelby and Gus. Alley, the Constable of the
district, which, in point of horror, surpasses
any thing in the way of tragedy we have
heard of lately. Mr.. Alley called at shelhy's
farm to serve a warrant Shelby was fenc-
ing, and as Alley approached, and while he
was yet in the public road, Shelby under
standing the object of his visit, drew his pistol
shots were fired between them; Alley re-
ceived a shot in the abdomen, which caused
him to get off his horse. As he reached the
ground, Shelby threw an ak, which took eff
feet in Alleys jaw cutting through 10 the
collar bone, producing death Immediately
After Allen had fallen, to make sure work,
Shelby drew his dirk-knife and stabbed his
victim through thirteen times.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19

With some information on State finances, the
Commercial might perhaps, write more intel
ligently on the necessity for additional guards
for the State Treasury, as shown by Breslin's
defalcation. 1t assumes that Breslin's deficit
occurred from depositing in banks, and that
the present Treasury system guards against
such fnanciering as his. The fact is other
wise. At the time when the State officers
were financiering to help Breslin pay the in
terest on the public debt, although he had
nomnally balance on hand of over mil
lion, his bank deposits were quite small, and
it is not shown that they ever caused more
than fraction of his deficit.
Breslns great banking operations were
made by taking stock in banks, and borrow
ing their notes, which h, held in the treasury,
taking out so much of the treasury funds for
his operations. This facility isnot only Won
derfully preserved in the present law, but is
actually increased by its legal recognition of
bank-notes as receivable for State dues. With
the same amount in the treasury, dishonest
treasurer could inancier as largely with its
funds as Breslin did, in spite of treasury ex-
aminers.
There can be no question that this demands
a reform, but dare any party make the Treas
ury safe? There is no indication of it. The
Democrats enacted "sub-treasury," and
recognized bank paper as treasury funds.
The Republicans say, plausibly, if the Treas
ury holds bank notes, it is equivalent to de-
posting in banks, and it is better to have the
responsibility of banks of our own State,
than to hold indiscriminate bank currency;
therefore, they propose a system of deposit
! ing in banks.
The systems do not differ materially; both
depend on the safety of banks, and the Re-
Does the history of banks offer such safety
as the State should require for the money il
holds in trust for the people! Nobody viii
undertake to maintain the affirmative. The
losses of the public money have all grown
directly out of the reception of bank-papel
into the State Treasury. By that the people
of Ohio have lost nearly million of dollars
in the last eight years. Surely that ought tc
suffice. No treasury system can have thu
first element of safety which receives o.
holds anything but real money. That pro
vided, the provision for safe custody becomes
simple and practicable.
1t is simply ridiculous to suppose that tn,
people of Ohio can not pay their taxes il
specie; or that the financial equilibrium will
be disturbed by holding the small balance
which, under the present laws and prospects
the treasury can have on hand, in coin. Ye
what party dare come to this point4 w
shall have impotent attempts at bank pape
independent treasures on one side, an
bank repositories on the other, and betwee
the two the only prospect for the treasur
goose, is plucking as often us it recuperate
from the last one.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19
LaudabIe Efforts ofa Temperance Society

LaudabIe Efforts ofa Temperance Society.
The State Temperance Convention, held at
Columbus, strongly reprobated the adulter-
alton of liquors, and called on the Legisa-
ture to punish it by fine and confscation.
This is an uncommonly sensible move for .
temperance society. Public confidence in
the integrity of liquors has been much shaken
and IL is time something were done to restore
It. General Carey viii have the topers with
him in this labor.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19

CONE-HOLDREN.-On Thursday evening, March
I5 nj the residence of Mr. o. b. Little, No. 50 CLARK
street by Rev r. G.. West Mr.. Charles Cone, OF Gin.
cnnat, 10 Mrs. Charlotte q. Holdren, formerly oi
F0RTS0S"PAiNE.--o Thursday evening, at
Disciples Church, Harrison street, by Elder H. Com
rld Mr. Richard Fortson TO Miss Ann Paine.
ER-WOODWARD.-On the Sth inst, at the
residence Of VIM. Armstead, No. u Pearson street.
by Rev +, @. Hetzler, Mr.. George Custer ana Dlrs
Rachel Ann Woodward.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19

THE correspondent of the Herald says that
Seward and Cameron are confederates, Cam
eypn working for Seward for the Chicago
somination, and expecting to be Secretary
Of the Treasury. Pennsylvania iron is to be
Aung about the neck ofthe Republican party
hnd will prove about as valuable life-pre-
server as milestone would to q Son o.
Malta on his vOyags TO Cuba
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19
workinamen,s NIcetIns and the Presidency

WOrkInGmoM'B NIttIInW HHU IHU IEosIuoHug'
We noticed bill posted in the city, yester-
day, calling meeting of the workingmen to-
night, TO take into consideration their inter-
ests and the Presidential election. If the
workingmen do not wish to be sold, they will
keep their interests separate from politics
The Presidential election can do nothing for
their interests; and the demagogues who
would attempt to turn the present feeling
among workingmen into party politics, would
be the first to betray them, to carry their own
personal ends.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19

In virtuous article on prize-fghting, the
Commercial describes how shocking it is ito
watch two human beings as they gouge each
others eyes,"
Due allowance should be made for the ex-
igencies of strong writing, but the CONNER
cial has made the prize ring a speciality long
enough to know that gouging is not allowed.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19

THE General Assembly of New York,
having failed to pass general plunder
scheme, connected with the charter of a
gridiron system of street railroads in New
York city, are compromising with heaven,
by passing a law to prohibit Sunday evening
ooncarto
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19
APresidentInI Couraer.

A lady correspondent of the Tribune says
that dinner at Senator Stewards was in
seventeen courses. Douglas may not be able
10 beat seventeen courses, but we will ven
turo that be can do cope oitehtr on one'
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19
HARRIS0N & COLLINS'S

CENTRAL BEEHIVE GALLERY,
~ corner of Fifh aud Western-row. Photographs,
elsewhere In the city. OIL Colorel Photographs
made Of all szes from life 70 the smallest miniature
Pictures neatly set In Lockets, Breastpins Finger.
rings and BrsSsletI. AL work yaTITantea; -.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19

R6-I VI. KELLER, Nos. 10 and Is West Fifth-street,
is prepared to furnish the "Anchor Coal Cooking
stove the lowest prices They contain the largest
oven and largest hues of any Stove in the market,
and are superior to any for all kinds of cooking.
Those who desire superior article will please TO give
him call. There can be risk On the part Of the
purchaser as all stoves are warranted to give sats
faction
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19

Five negro prisoners, confined in the St
Francis County Jail, at Madison, Arkansas,
escaped on the evening of the 7th instant, by
overpowering the jailor.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19
Saccharated d Lime.

66VWNHIS PREPAR ALTON" STATES
n DIR, Cleland, sis u powerful antacid, and
probably the best have. 1t Is stronger and more
pleasant than MRgnesia, aud does hot weaken the
digestion like the Alkalies. An excellent Tonic OF
the alimentary system In Dyspepsia For sale BY
- ALBERT ROSS, Druggist
mails s. w. cor. Eighth-st. and Central-avenuc.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19

BS-Daguerreian Gallery, southwest corner ofsixt
and western-row, over Hannaford's Drug store
Pictures taken and put in good for twenty cent
Warranted to please.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19
wisdom at Half-Prioe.

DXXSSsHL{SSR9 S9W SSb THhT ii 9HTtEns pEEt5s q:
Just as good the foreign, aud only half the cost at
that-thats So. Then DO wise, and get II at once at
6Iatlohsrp, oT % vins'stTsst, mals'iw
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19
For Toothache.

nm. EvANs's TOOTHACHE DROPS;
~ Prepared from the recipe OF the celebrated
American Dentist In Paris-will cure the most
violent Toothache instantaneously1 For sale by
ALBERT ROSS, Druggist,
mails s. W. cor. Eighth ST and CentraI-avehue.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19

B6-sPRAGuE & Co.-Those elegant and fashionable
MERGERS and Drapers on the southwest corner of
Fourth and Vine-strects meeting with great sue
cess Our citizens, when in want of Clothing, should
60 to sPRAGUEs, and they will there find every arti-
Gle of Clothing be represented. Drop in, by all
means,
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19

BB- -APPLEGATE's Ambrotype Gallery is removed
from Broadway to the northwest corner of Fiftl
and Main-streets.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19

BD-THREE-DoLLAR HATS. Go to No. 2lO West
Fifthstreet, and select one Of HILBERT BRoTHERs'
threc-dollar Hats You will thus fifty per cent,
and procure covering for the head genteel in ap-
pearancc and Of durable service.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19
HOME INTEREST.

et1- A. 4. EYsrER, Clocks, Watches and Jewelry,
Nos. 3i3 and 2Tl Western-row.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19

pD-ExCELLENT PHoToGRAPHs.-Ifyo you want u life
like Picture of yourself or friend, go to DEWEY
Co.'s Gallery, No. ll2 West Fifh-strect Their Pho
tographs are unequaled, and, when encascd in gilt
frame, are cheap, being furnished for one dollar.
Give them call, and satisfy yourself of their excel
lpnca
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19
R IA M q " "A I..

NUOORE,S $50 SEWING MACHINE Of
w FICE removed to No. % West Fourth.stre
Call and witness the operation of the best Family
Sewing Machine in use. Agents wanted.
III. G. BURrMAN,
Sole and exclusive Agent for tho United States.
fmaI7-nWl
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19

BsTFAc SIMILE.-The Pictures taken at BALL &
THoMAss, on Fourth-strcet, near Race, are noted
for their exquisite finish and durability, together
with their close resemblance to the original work.
Drnp In and see for yourselves.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19

BT-LuNcH To-DAY.-A superb Lunch will be served
up at the International" to-day at ten O'Clock
Messrs. BoMAN & TIEMAN know how to please thu
public and satisfy those who drop in to see them
Their Billiard Saloon is Of the finest in the city
and Is omen at all times
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19

B6-Try our "a Dress Hat. j. G. TOWERS Co.. Il!
Main, one door below Fourth. mal6-bawtf
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-03-19

B4-w. W. WNDER, House and Sign Painter, No.
l2O Thrd-sreet between Vine and Race, Cincinnati,
The hydraulic press., 1860-11-17
The Audraalie gress.

A HUMAN HEART VISIBLE Vienna was
lately visited by a phenomenon in human
nature. Here is a man who has his heart
laid bare for the inspection of his fellow
men. The breast-bone and ribs, owing to a
strange malformation, not arching over, as
usual, the central organ of his body, the
thin covering of the skin allows the heart to
be easily discerned in its contiguous stages
of action So slight is the texture ofthe skin,
that the ebb and fow of the blood, and the
regular contraction of the two chambers,
are palpable to the sense of both sight and
touch. Herr Eugene Groux, from Ham
burg-for this is the name fthe individual
has increased the experimental sigifcance
of his own corpas by the application of it to
an electric apparatus, showing the time
taken up the several actions of the member
in question. Each time the heart pumps
mp the life fluid bell rings. This lusus
natur@ has been the object of great curiosity,
not only to the members of the medical
profession, but to the public IN general.
He has been paraded in all the hospitals and
colleges.
The hydraulic press., 1860-11-17

THE CRY OF LoNDoN.-London is the
largest city in Christendom. 1t stands in the
broad valley of the Thames, at the distance
of sixty miles from the North or German
sea, and is all of II miles long from east to
west and miles wide from south to north,
and the population on that area is all OF
three millions. 1t is spreading out in all
directions; and the annual increase Of the
population is not much, if any short OF
$4,000. Before this century ends, unless
some great revulsion occurs, London will
have more than FIVE millions inhabitants.
The country around is nearly level-fertile
and cultivated like a garden Along the
road, to the distance of from six to ten
miles from st. Pauls Cathedral (which
may be called the center of London) there
is row of convenient and handsome houses,
which, when one has passed the limits of
what may be called the city, in general
sense, (not what the Londoners call "the
city," for that is small part of London J
have beautiful courts in front, surrounded
by brick walls, and filled with flowers. No
city in the world is surrounded by such a
fine country, or so well cultivated, divided up
by such charming avenues, that are filled
with pleasant residences as London.
The hydraulic press., 1860-11-17

A HuMpBAcK:s WILL.-The Italian journals
state, that wealthy person of Florence just
decased-a humpbaek-has left singular
will. It declares that the greater part of his
fortune shall 60 to the man with the largest
hump on has back in all Tuscany, and that
the persons entrusted with the duty of
deciding the question as TO- who that may
be, shall themselves be twelve humpbacks.
To recompense the latter for their trouble,
he directs, that in addition to travelling
expenses, each shall be presented with a
gold medal, stamped with the likeness OF
Esop, their great prototype.
The hydraulic press., 1860-11-17

b6-A proof of the fact that girls are
useful articles, and that the world could not
get along very well w4thout them, is dscov-
cred BY modern writer, who states it as a
fact, that if all the girls were driven out; of
the world, in one generation the boys would
20 out after them
The hydraulic press., 1860-11-17

VAnUABLR RELIo.-A Liverpool gentleman
possesses papyrus manuscript which Mr..
Constantine Simonides says is written in
Greek character, and which he proneunces
q portion of St. Mathews Gospel, bearing
the date of the first century. The proprietor
Of the document proposes to publish it i'm
mediately.
The hydraulic press., 1860-11-17

A HUSBAND WANTED" "young lady who
arrived on the last steamer" adyerties in the
San Francisco Evening Mirror, that she
"wants a partner for life. She understands
housekeeping thoroughly"
If she is white, smart witty and pretty,
send her upnthis way, Mr.. Mirror, and we'll
endeayor to supply her with one.
The hydraulic press., 1860-11-17

19The aggregate of vessels in the united
fleets of Sardinia, Naples and those belong
ing originally to Garibaldi, including those
recently purchased in England, now forming
the Sandman navy, is, according to the
Boston Traveller, one hundred and twenty
men-of-war. This makes it the first navy in
Europe, after those of England and France.