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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30
LEGAsLARlNG BY BOsY.

The most ancient and respectable parliamentary
methods have not, thus far, reaehed perfection.
Man is frail, and his invention limited; and what
rees and orders can dam the whelmiDg impetuOsity
of gable? Statutes are of long conception and
of complicated birth. A public measure, whether
Of large of little Importance, must be subjected
10 the inc abatons of Commit ses the decorations
of amendment, the discipline of debate, and tle
extreme ordeal a the Yeas AID Nays, not to OMIT
the post-genital pangs of reconsideration. The
difficulties which beset all the dry and wet muses.
of legislation need not be cecite1 Such ara the
constant and countless pers Of public service that
unless they happily mitgated, the acceptance of
a nomination for Congress will by and by be tae sig
nal for council of the candidates family and for
the speedy issue of writ Nc taatico. Though gen.
tleman nOw permit themselves to be elected with
incomprehensible alacrity the time may come when
we shall be compelled to abandon our sessions be-
cause we can find nobody 10 sit. writer in q
Western newspaper, foresecing these aud like en-
barrassments, proposes sundry reforms the first of
which is sufficiently startling. He, for one, wishes
to begin by cutting Oft the practice of oratory."
Speeches long and short, dull and diyerting, preg-
nant and witless, statistical and cshortatory--he
proposes to silence them all. But do not let the
debate-devouring reader misunderstood. There is
to be no leaden aud eyentless pacifcotion. Each
member " shall remain at home in his own Dis
"trict transmitting his vote, his reasons and his
Suggestions by the post to a Secretary at his
"ofcc in Washington" Happening to see this
novel suggestion, have given to it due considera-
ton, and ask leave to state our objections.
In the first place, then, the speculation must be-
discountenanced upon the score of inhumanity
Mark, for instance, your model Member of Con-
gress from some enlightened Slave State-oue of
the nolsiest of the pack that howed sodscordantly
at Mr. Lovejoy Boorish in manners, brutal in
instincts, of coarse tastes and curiously repusiye
habits, imPudent and overbearing, passionate to
madness, bully confessed and of course q coward,
with just intelligence enough to vote, but without
intelligence enough to vote understandingly--ther
he stands, or rather, there he staggers. What is
the presumption What can it be, but that he was
sont to Washington BY. his desperate and despair
ing neiehbors just to be rid of him 7 Abolish
this expedent-take away from a trembling
constituency this resource of on honorable
Punishment, and in how many Districts will there
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30
MARE A0VTHgRN LAW.

We find. in The Sdrannah Necs, summary Of
the argument urged by the counsel Of Capt. Farm
ham, lately on trial at Savannah for piracy, in
having been one of the ships company of the
Yacht Wanderer in bep famous slave Trading expe-
dition to the coast Of Africa, and thence back to
Georgia.
No defense seems TO have been attempted on the
facts. but only on the law of the case. 1t was
cautended that Congress had no power to make
the slave.trade piracy If Congress expected
stAer nations 10 recognize Slavery here, il must
Sc. the example of reeognizingit elsewhere. Slaves
were property-as much 80 on the coast OF Africa
as here-and Congress had no power To make
their purchase there, and their importation here,
crime They stand in the same position, so far as
the legislative power Of Congress is concerned, as
a bale of silks, or q case of shoes. 1t would be-
absurd to make the introduction OF such articles
into the country crime. Grimes are violations Of
rights either public or priyate; aud what viola
tisn of right was involved by the introduction into
the country of q mere chattel on the part of tho
lawful owners of it
If Congress wished to prevent the importation of
slaves from the coast of AFRICA, that was TO be
dsne by the exercise of its power to lay and collect
duties on Imports Regarding negroes as proper
ty, Congress might under the power to levy duties,
impose a prohibitory duty upon them, with pro-
vision for the punishment of ssnuggling them in,
bat this gave no authority TO declare the slave
trade piracy nor to punish it as such.
Adopting the suggestions lately thrown out BY
Judge Magrath OF the South Carolina District, it
was next contended that in fact it was not the
slave-trade, or the purchase and shipment Of
slaves on the coast of Africa which Congress in
tended to stigmatize with the name and to visit
with the punishment of piracy, but merely robbing
or kidnapping on the coast of Africa, the seaing
and carrying away of negroes to which the parties
concerned had no legal title.
What effect this style Of augmentation had upon
the court does not appear, as the report from
which We derive our account does not include any
statement of the Judges charge, and in fact seems
to have been made Mp before that point wa
reached. It seems however, to have answered
good purpose with the jury, at least with eleven
of them who were ia favor of acquitab, one only
standing Ost fora conviction. Such Is the state
ment given by telegraph two or three days since,
the case having ended, it would seem, in disa-
greemens of the jury.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30

The Uaited States Senate Yesterday voted to dis
agree to the Homestead bill sent back from the
House, all the Democrats, With a solitary exosp-
ton, answering in tbs affirmative. Mr.. Douglas
was not present. ThisprOhably kills that measure
for this session Of Congress, and will give renewed
ygor to the Republicans, especially at the West, in
the Presidential campaign. The House bill is an
eminently just one, and had if become n law,
would have secured free homes to all who desired
them upon the public lands, and put an end to the
land speculations which have been curse to the
West. II is not to be forgotten that the country
owes it to Democratic Senators that is is deprived
OF this beneGcent law.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30
MARRIAGE.

L. C.. s. writes us an elaborate essay on Mar
riage and Divorce, intended to show that the Law
of Marriage, it now exists is unequal, and does
injustice to Woman. As our own State, and in
part others also, have removed the anomalies and
inequalities thus srraigoed, we submit that what
she says is wide of any practical question. Mar
riage essentially is the indissolube union of one
man to one woman: this we contend for; this we
hold vital to pure paternity, public morality and
social well-beng; but if there be anything in our
laws incidental to Marriage that bears unequaly,
upjustly on Woman we favor its early modifca-
ton. But this is not germane to the point on
which Z. c. S. has thrown down the gage to the
Christian world. Two of her resolves submitted
TO the Womans Rights Convention are as follows:
Resored That mfonst lassoted marriage
calamity, but not perhaps crine and ws society
government by its laws customs compe i.s continuance
60 the grief of Of the parties aud the actual loss aud
damage both nsnrps authority delegated to
nor exercised by God himself
Reoired That observation aud experience daily show how
incompetent or a. government TO select
partners In business teachers FOR their children ministers Of
their religion makers adudicator administrators OF their
laws aud the weakness and blindness must attend In the
common sen.e alike the latter aud Important
should be perpetual than either al OF the
former
This is the broadest and fullest assertion of
the right of Divorce at the pleasure of husband
and wife-nay, of either Of them-that we ever
confronted. The doctrine is in our eyes simply
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30

Tax LAMAR DuEL.-Concerning duel Of which
the tele graph has already spoken, The Sar@""@A Re
publican Of Friday says;
ave learn that duel was fought Yesterday, at
Screyen's Ferry between Commodore T. W. Moore
formerly of the Texan Navy, and Mr.. Charles A. L.
Lamar Of this city. Commodore Moore is witness
on the part Of the Government in the trial OF j. Egbe
Tarnham, for piracy and is understood that the diff
iculty arose from some structures Of Mr. Lamar his
testimony, given in few days ego. The challenge
was peremptory, aud the parties met on the ground
with their respective friends III clock in the fore
noon. Shots were exchanged with pistols without
sffsct. when John Owens esq. second of Mr.. Lamar,
snnroaehed Hamilton Couper, ESQ., the second Of Com
nodore Moore, and stated that IN behalf Of his friend
he fell II bis duty 70 say that the oense given
,,uder excitement and Misrepresentation, and thai Mr..
lamar regretted and Withdrew the language that had
yse 10 the meeting. The reraction was accepted
a. ss,isfsctorv; whereupon the parties exchanged
T;sndly sautations, and returned to the city,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30

The judiciary Committee of the United States
Senate have determined to report IA bill to compel
the attendance of witnesses to testify, under
penalty, before any investigating Committee Of
Congress. Such measure would be very oppor-
tune at this moment when the John Brown Com
mittee is at stand-still for want Of witnesses.
Under it they could compel the attendance Of Gov.
Wise, who has openly stated that he is in posses
sion Of valuable information relating to that
affair which has never been made public, and
which, probably, he obtained from the mysterious
carpet.bag," which is supposed to have been
carried by John Brown when he invaded Virginia.
1t has been not only desirable that that COusU@ee
should have full powers in the investigation, \
il well that they should be compelled to use y the
authority given them, no matter what persons may
be involved in the Developments which they may
succeed in bringing to light.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30

Internal, snd cslcdssed . image sAs wqll iuss .
bottomless abyss of sspsalIty and IevdnSs. Them
arc fifty thousand meo in this city who would each
take new wife at leSst ss often as ~ ordered 9
new coat If the laws were modified into sccordasss
with the above propositions; and they would have
little difficulty in finding wives to take. God pity
TIE generation OF children doomed to grow m
under such dispensation The one sorry coaso-
laion in the case s, that there would not be mssv
Of them, and that the most of these would live br.
short time.
We have so often controverted essentially the
positions Of Z. c. s. that we do NOT feel required
to restate the argument, especially az We End the
true doctrine tersey summed up in one Of Mrs. A.
b. BlackweIl's counter-resolyes submitted to tho
same CoDyeDtion-viz: ffE
Rs,.Isss Tia, pssH s e. nsvsI .Yna b. oss.s. e
cb toward The other wks 5oh I've no mater Aov
sIsses and alike permanent iessn:hs md Srsrs D.. y
:hoo succeed a ssnaIns al sa 'ss 's' ''''A
1t is idle to rdulge in speculations On q pciut
whereon History speaks so plainly, irresstibly.
Wherever Divorce has been easy and common,
there confluence has steadily and rapidly declined,
unless already so low as to render decline impossi
bic. On the other hand, the Indissoluble Mar
rage Of ore man to one woman has always been
found, as general rule, conducive opube moral
ity and personal well-being; though, DOUBTLESS,
individuals have suffered from it. In our view,
however. the fundamental idea Of the State or
Commonwealth is the subordDatiOn Of individual
to general wel-being; and Ne hold that the good
citizen will cheerfully bear the ills OF an Unfit
marriage rather than seek its dissolution at the
cost of the general good. t
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30

In 1885, The NEwYoRK TRIBUNE and Other journals Of lees
chaece; and influence urging Repubcanst lower
standard and fuse With Americans. Albany Eve. jour
Here is a subject on which good deal of cant
and good deal Of nonsense have been expended.
THE TRIBUNE never proposed to fuse" with
any party except on the basis Of uncompromisias
resistance to the extension of Slavery and the In
PRODUCTION of rigorous honesty, economy and re-
trenchment into the administration Of the Govern
ment We were for fusion with all parties who
were ready to adhere to these original Republican
doctrines, and we are so still. We think, too,
that the people owe debt of gratitude to the
Chicago Convention for so framing the platform
of 1860 that all jealous opponents of the crimes
and corruptions of the Sham Democracy, whether
called Republicans, Americans" "Arti.Lecomp.
"tonites," or "Old-Iine Wings" can take their
stand upon it together and cooperate with hearty
zeal for the overthrow of the common enemy Of
the whole country. If this is "lowering the
standard" we do not know it; nor can we per-
ceiye in what respect the platform of 1860, which
is all that we ever desired or ever argued for, 10
inferior to that of 1856. On the contrary, il seems
to us an immense improvement on that, which wn
also excellent in its day. And it 10 an improve.
ment not only because it is more catholic and
comprehensive in its declarations but also because
it is radiant al! over with the inspiring omens Of
victory.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30

In the L.. s. House of Representatives, yester-
day. the debate ON the Paciic, R1ilrsad yaas con-
tinued, and the bin finally rnosmraitteG to the
Committee, by vote of 100 Ia 81. Dir. Hamilton
of Texas met the difficulty IN the way usual with
gentlemen fyem his section of Tia country, by an
intimaton that if the Seuth does nst get what she
wants, she viii dissolve the UniDn. Nobody re-
torted that in that case the South might not need
railroad to the Pacific, OF, is she did, might find
insurmountabe difficulti9sjn procuring the means
to build IT,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30
To Advertisers.

We need only to call the attention Of business
10 the table Of the circulation Of THs TRIBUNE published be-
low convince them fbst TRE TRIBUNE the very best
medium in which to advertise Advertisements inserted IN all
Of the editions Of The TRIBUNE viii reach two hunded
and eighty M thousand subscribers and probably million snd
half Of readers expense to the advertiser Of only 81 70
per hne Lsndow ners Agricultural Implement Manufacturer
Nureymen Cattle and Horse Desrs and all others having any
thing sell viii find it to their interest to advertise IN Hn
TRIBUNE.
RATES on ADVERTISING IN ssw.yoRK TRIBUNE.
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30

We presume that Mayor Wood before approx
ing the resa luton passed by the Common Council
on Monday evening, to rob the people Of Willams-
burgh Of their downtown ferry, and the city Of
New York ola valuable franchise, viii turn to the
charter Of 1857 and look at section 81, which pro-
vides that "no ordinance which shall have passed
one Board shall be acted upon by the other Board
son the same day, unlessby unanimous consent, eA'
"cept in OF INVASION insurrection riot, or pes
thence" nor until the same has been duly pub
lished with the yeas and nays, in the Corporation
newspapers. And, also, at section Al, which pro-
vides that all DOCKS piers, and franchises shau
be duly advertised and sold at public auction 'e|
the highest bidder. This ordinance was passed IN
direct contravention Of two clear and explicit
portions Of the Charter and against the writstnf
protest of seven members of the Board Of Council
men. Although there is precedent for approving
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30
National Politics.

The Speech Of ABRAHAM LINCOLN of Illinois-at
Al. Cooper Institute KewYork Feb 81 lo6o-explainng and
ndnr the position and views Of the Republican party the
ect Of Slavery To which added the Hon. JANIS r. Doc
IrTIK vndcson of the Republicans Of Wisconsin nom the
charge Of Modification.
Price per copy scents per Dozen rs cents 100 81 49,
per 1OoO $40 II by mail cent each must be prepaid
Terms cash. Address HORACE GREELEY & Co.,
Tribune Buildings New-York.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30

The Union Ferry leases were sold at auction
yesterday, for ton years, at SlO3, 900 per annum
the rate of fare not to exceed two cents. Mr.
Smith announced that in consequence Of the high
price to which New Workers. had rus. up the leases
the Company would be compelled to charge two
cents fare after the first Of next May. The Su-
preme Court, however, has decided that the power
to fix the fare rests with the Legislature.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30

One of the grandest schemes Of plander con-
ceved in cur day-the HounIas grant--was de-
Tended in the u. S. Senate yesterday, by Mr..
Benjamin, while its enormous, wreogfulness was
exposed by Mr.. Toombs. We trust that Congress
will not adsurn without crushing out this atrocous
speculation of the Louisiana Senator's.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30
To Advertisers.

We must again request our advertising patrons to
send in their announcements early in the day pos
sible.
The WEEKLY TRIBUNE, having a circulation of
$4,000 copies reaching all parts of the world, is the
cheapest and best medium in which to advertise Ad-
versemenis intended for insertion this week must be
handed in TODAY.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30

In consequence of a misunderstanding as to the
evening on which the large hall Of the Cooper In
stitate could be obtained the Republican Ratifca-
ton meeting has been postponed to Thursday,
June T.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30
TO CORRESPONDENTS

xv undertake to return rejected Counuascstors
No ,ce can be taken Anonymous ComInnseaons nst
(, intended for nserios must be authenticated q s
p.r and address Of the wrtter-not necessarily of
uon but as guaranty for Ids good faith
.,e., letters for TBE TRIBUNE should n eli eases % so
dressed TO HORACE GkKkLH1 d 10.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30

Between two and three thorsand people met in
Union Square last evening to nominate Sam HOus
ton for the Presidency. Ex-Mayor Mickle pre-
sided, and very enthusiastic spirit was mani
tested.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30
Netp1tuk Dailr aribn,te.
WEDNESDAY. MAY 80, 1850.

Tn TRIBUNE PrTIsBurenJoan d h m.is,s
M Tar TsisTss promptly served BY carriers In almost
If he city
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30

Ats O'Clock last evening fire occurred at No. IS
o.. than street, which was put out bya few pals Of
80. 2. Damage about stOO.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30
SKNI-WEIRLY TRIBUNE.

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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-30

NorHThe shove table of the circulation of The TRIBUNE
10th April last gives somewhat large circulation n
the State Of Newlork with corresponding deficiency else
where-:he copies taken by Newsmon which do not
be sent other States, being included In this State
PRESENT CIRCULATION.
MAY-l360
Daily Tribune 600 Weekly Tribune o0s
Semi Weekly. 80 Pacific .............. $500
Total. TO
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York.
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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-02-20

VENTILATION ESSENTIAL TO HEALTH
The bad state of the atmosphere of a
slove-heated room cannot be cured by
any amount of steaming water Venti-
l.tion is what is wanted, and what is al
ways found wanting, and what renders
the atmosphere of our churches and other
public rooms SO often unfit for human
respiration.
Rooms should not be '.fi'equenAy oenti-
iated," but always so. Every tight room
should have ventilator constructed to
the ceiling, to answer the purpose of the
good old-lashiousl Fireplace, OF keeping
no a constant circulation Of air.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-02-20
MpS wINSJOw.

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