Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-04-09

ucd regulation. It would simply be de-
Glazing Its discretion in advance, instead Of
wards.
Gov. Parker. Of New Jersey, In his special
message to the Legislature Of that state upon
the subject, expresses the feeling OF that State |
in the following forcibie terms:
1.-THE third section of the bill declares the real |
object of its originators, " hich is to empower |
the companies therein nameds not merely to
carry the mail, or convey troops and munitions |
Of war, but 10 transport goods, sCdres, and mer- |
.handise Of all deseript'ons, Gna gas;e"gers. be-
standing any ia'o Of this State t. :.e contrary. And
not only is this authority ~ be given on the /
main line OF tire roads, hut TIE proposition be-
fore Congress Is to grant the power to carry |
freight and passengers on all branches thereof,
built and TO be buif. If such law be valid, the I
Legislature of the State Is powerless body,
and our citizens must hereafter beg Congress
for the privilege of constructing works Of pub
lie Improvement on our own soil. The passage
Of such an act (although of no binding force,
because uncenstitItionaD would he an insult
to the people Of New Jersey. 1t would take
the creatures of our Law, now under the ban
OF judicial injunction for violation Of our stat
ntes. and In direct opposition a. to the decision
dent Of and superior 70 the power that created
them. Such action deserves, and should re-
ceive, the strongest legislative remonstrance.
In response to this message tbs Legislature
OF that State almost unanimously passed a
warm terms against the PASSAGE Of the Congress
bill. 5.5E -
LIST. Because Il proposes TO divestf the State Of
its local territorial jurisdiction over its own
citizens, within its own limits, over Its own
coil, and would be the unprecedented and I'M
necessary exercise of power, not belonging
to the United states and never before claimed
by the General Government.
I'd. Because proposes to empower these
corporations to extend branch railroads any
where within the State, wholly within the
jurisdiction Of New Jersey, to the injury OF the
in direct de1ante OF the authority and rights OF
the State
Sd. Becsuse1t proposes to empower corpora
tiens, created by the Legislature Of this State,
to do what the Legislature never gave them
power TO do, to make the creatures superior to
the creator, and allow them with irlpunity to
st the - .w Of New y Which they
4th.' Because such special legislation, aimed
only at New Jersey, would be wanton insult
TO the dignity OF the State, in dercgation OF her
reserved rights. and in violation Of the con-
tracts she has made and which have been pro.
nounced by the courts to be- cons titutionaI and
binding. -Ee t-sz #. 80
Thes. facts, and others to the same effect
elected in the course Of the controversy, have
had the effect to open the eyes Of Congressman
who were at first inclined to favor the bill as
meas ure of public benefit, but who now see
that its speeious face covers only project for
private speculation, and they do not See ft to
give their sanction to any such kite. flying leg
lslation.
The charter of the Camden and Amboy road
Is soon to expire, and its special privileges will
thus come to an end without violation of State
law orchartered rights on the part Of Congress.
MARKRITER's.-A very superior painting,
"The Penitent Magdalen," from the original by
Baton, in the Dresden Gallery. attracts much
attention at Markriter's ds6 Seventh street. 1t
has great merit, in drawing, coloring and ex-
preston. The flesh tints are especially excel.
lent. Like other fine paintings brought to this
city by Markriter, 1t will doubtless speedily be
secured by some connoisseur
At Markriter's may no " be seen some French
photographs, copies (untouched piates) OF pic
lures by Horace Vernet, that are the most
remarkable specimens of the excellence to
W hich the Photographic art has attained, that
we have ever seen. We recommend a call at
Markriter's to see these wonderful pho tographs
A fruit piece, by Hartwell, OF New York,
treated out of the familiar conventional style,
is amongst the latest Of Markriter's acquisi-
tons. 1t represents simply q couple of melons
and peach in halves, but the effect is perfect
The picture Is gem, and will certainly be
Speedily snapped up by some discerning pur-
chaser.
A fine Interior, the Cathedral at Basic. By
he Anou4i me Oeer Idss, by JIandSeer: and
marine view, (Scene on the French Coast near
Havre,) after Isabey, amongst other pic.
lures worth inspection at Markriter's
III this connection it may be of service to our
readers to remind them that Markriter's stock
of picture-frames, cord, tassels, &c, &c, is
very complete, and all the appurtenances TO q
fine picture purchased here, may be procured
and matched at the time, a great convenience
as purchasers are aware.
Markriter's cozy, handsomely furnished es-
adjustment, with its collection of admirable
pictures, is certainly one Of the lions Of the
metropolis.
THE MARYLAND ELECTION.-Ssme further
returns come in concerning the Maryland
election, but not varying In the result, which
il largely in favor OF the convention and eman.
cration without State compensation.
The Prince Georgian says the majority In that
county against the convention will range from
go to 500.
AT Rockville and Medieys, in Montgomery
county, there was voting as the Judges OF
election refused to administer the required oath
to voters.
a Montgomery county correspondent OF the
Baltimore sam says:
ss The returns from two out of three districts
Where the polls We're opened show the voting
TO have been very close In Berry's district
there is majority OF one against q conyen-
ton while the Union candidates received a
majority of eight or ten. In Cracklin district
there is a small Union ma jority. In CIarksburp
1t is presumed there will he a small Union