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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-13
{" RECIPROCITY "a COOL CANA.
DIAN DEMAND.

II Secretary MeCulloch did but express the
| public sense and the public determination, with
respect to a renewal of the unreciprocal
Reciprocity Treaty, when he said in his report:
"The people Of the United States cannot con-
sent 10 be taxed as producers while those out
side Of our boundaries, exempt from our burdens,
shall be permitted as competitors to have free
reasonable this would appear to be. An inter
nal revenue law framed purposely so as to favor
the sale in our markets Of foreign produce and
to discourage the sale of American produce
would deserve to be burned by the common
hangman. No such law could BY any posi-
bility pass Congress q majority Of which was
not composed Of Rebels fresh from the field and
yet in arms. But exactly such law as that,
only unrepcalablc and not to be got rid of
within the term Of its duration, would be q
Treaty with Canada which should let her pro-
ducts enter our markets free Of duty, and be
sold here free Of taxation alongside Of like pro-
ducts Of our soil, burdened with their share Of
our war taxes.
We can only find in the long enjoyment by
the Canadians of the enriching advantages of "a
treaty that has been well called "jug- handled,"
go wholly were its advantages on one side, an
explanation of the disgust with which they have
read Secretary McCullochs intimation, and the
GOODNESS with which they give the world notice
that they won't make any commercial arrange.
ment whatever with the United States that will
not give them tho advantage in our markets Of
4 complete exemption from our Internal Reve.
hue taxes. The Toronto Leader of December |
ays:
"Mr. McCuloch gives Us to understand plainly that
ur produce cannot go into their markets free u duty
any agreement 10 reeipr0cate. And he tells the
eas0n, which Is not new reason, why American
nrners taxed heavily their produce; therefore
II foreign produce admited into the States though II
you'd certainly so out again to foreign market
aust also be taxed This H. In effect TO strike at their
wn carrying trade aud commercial greatness by tax
Ig produce In nansu because certain inlcrnal taxos
re paid into the Treasury by American growers Of
milar produce We cannot the force Of this
gic. And II the Americans intend 10 insist
a these terms, 1t Is plain that there cap II
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-13
THE GOVERNMENT CENSOR - A
MYSTERY.

The late war left us many ingenious and use
lnl curiosites which belong as much to our
literature and history as the curled darling of
the time Of Charles, or the yellow-skinned
nabob Of the early reign Of George LII. We
had our Shoddy- Prince, whose career showed
how much splendor could be gathered from rags;
our Copperhead; our Cotton Shark; our Rcli-
able Gcntleman; our Intelligent Contraband.
They were creations of the war, and passed
away with the return OF peace. Our Gun-Con-
tractor is now in the Pardon Brokerage busi-
ness, and, We understand, makes goodly sum
Of money b. the dispensation Of Executive
clemency. Our Cotton shark is a Claim agent,
and makes from 20 to 500 per cent on soldiers
pay and bounties-a business created and facili-
tated by the hardness and injustice of the War
Department. Tie Copperhead, when last seen,
was wrigeing through the Jersey sands near
Long Branch, pursued BY lineal descendant
Of st. Patrick, and, from the result of the cleo.
ton pressure, found no refuge but the ocean.
The Reliable Gentleman left the North some
months ago and went down to tho Rio Grande.
whence he keeps us fully informed about Mex.
leo, while the Intelligent Contraband has been
employed by the Fcnians, and sent into Canada
We had presumed that not one of the rare Gu.
riosites remained. We were mistaken. ACin.
cinnat paper announces that the Government
Censor still resides in Washington, and few
nights since censorized." correspondent for
attempting to send dispatch to Cincinnati
paper.
II our readers do not know ANYTHING
about this curiosity we are afraid We have no.
the means Of satisfying them. We have never
had the pleasure Of seeing the Government
Censor. We do not know that any Of our most
viglant and intelligent reporters have enjoyed
hat pleasure. We have never read descrip.
ion of him. We have never heard his name. |
We have never seen his autograph, nor do we
believe that his photograph is in existence.
There was painful rumor once that he was an
rishman named Lynch, bnt this was promptly |
lenied by tho Washington organ. We pre-.
umed that during the war he lived like the |
arrion who follow the track Of armies and that |
when the war ended he took wing and few to
ther noisOmc daintes. This was likewise a
mistake. He is with Us STILL lie lives in |
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-13
AIEEPING.CARa.

The people Of this country are paying several
thousand dollars per night in generous prices
for the use of Sleeping Cars on Railroads, and
receiving in return more poison than the Black
Hole of Calcutta could have generated had II
been filled and reflled with helpless captiyes
down 10 this hour. II would be a low estimate
TO place the baneful results Of these mephitic
dens at thirty thousand typhoids and one thou
sand deaths per annunh
A Sleeping Car might and should be properly,
thoroughly ventilated; but none ever will be
so long as air shall be admitted only from win
dows at the top, nor so long as the quantity OF
air admitted is controlled by any person or per-
sons. The occupants Of the top beTths very
naturally oljec, TO sleeping in a draught for the
benefit Of the groundlings; and your attendants
will shut mp yentilators to save heat until the
car becomes foul, revolving charnel-house,
wherein sleep is pcrilous and breathing the IN
halation Of disease and death.
Until this abuse shall be reformed, and
every car thoroughly ventilated from tho bot
tom as well as the top, so a. to maintain pure
atmosphere within il whatever may be the tenn
peraiurc without, and utterly independent o
the will Of the conductor. we advise passenger
to keep out OF Sleeping Cars.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-13

Gov. Parsons of Alabama is one Of the best.
and of the best intentions, among the recon.
structed Southerners just now prominent, yet
we find him using in his message such language
as this about Rebel battleaags
several Of these Lad been deposited in the cxecu.
tive department. and were removed when tie capitol
was evacuated They were not destroyed. however.
by those who took possession OF H. but came TO my
hands tic representative Of the State for tho time
being and are now carefully preserved aud ready 10 Dc
delivered 10 the Governor elected under the ConsttG
lion. We should preserve these sacred souvenirs of
the courage aud endurance Of those who forth 10
battle under their fods and who manlly upheld them
with their lie blood
We hope for the day when the South instead
of oherishing these mementos of its frantic
struggle against the Union will be found eager
to bury them all in oblivion. Gov. Parsons
ought to be helping, not hinderiug, the arrival
Of that day.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-13

IN the senate, yesterday, Mr. Stevens's reso.
Tuition was called up, and after being amended
by makinsft concurrent instead Of Joint. and bv
somlttlng the last clause, which provided that
until the report Of said Committee, no member
from the lately rebelous Stotes should be 70.
! eeiyed in either House, was adopted-Yeas 80
/. Nays, H.
. In the House Mr. Raymond rose 70 a question
ofprivilcge TO present the credentials of the
members from Tennessee. After brief debate
. they were referred to the Select Com.
mittee on the so-called Confederate States
by Yeas, 126; Nays, Al. Aresolution was sub.
sequently adopted providing that, until other
wise ordered, Mr. Maynard and the other
Representatives from Tennessee be invited to
take seats in the Hall of the House
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-13
National Temperance Society md Psbit
cation House.

The Committee appointed at the recent NJ
tionol Temperance Convention at Saratoga TO consdx
the subject Of permanent National Temperate orss
ixaton aud Publication House in the interests these<
have perfected such institution and its Operatives
have commenced. The following are the officers:
President. Hon. Ws +. Dor6s Ncw-York
Vice resdenti-Chan. Il. H. Mawo'th, Hoo. is,S
Greeley Rev. DIR. Nyckoa, Rev. n. ". Beecer Bishop T.
5. James Hon. Gent, Smith, Rey. Dr.. Dowas, Benz lsy
Rev Prof Lee Pro-. loumsnf, ClaIics Isilswsy T. Res
nstou Roy Johu Mn.h, D; D.. Rev. J, h. Wskey, Wiz
II Burlsigh John sherry 1hroi) Begorv Charlie, ny
kius New York, Gov Nm A. snch sa'ui, Rev Dr. iiryA
Connecticut MJoro Cen, Howard Dstnei Of columbia; Gee
Il. stuart Matthew w Baldwin, fnn'ylv@ni Jo,a up
Rev w. chickeTns. D. p, lion. ssmur WiJ.;.ss.
Ma,asaG,r' ro Ey Dr. FL n bifn Ger, Ss pss
Iare Gem GaIy 2lis' Rev nI a. ss M. E.s
Delaware David Ripley, Rcy. H. C. gih y D. New srsa
Simeon Mouir, .ln Doussl C'nedii iiSH. y L. THU
Tressnrcr-Wm. 4. Booth, New l@k.
Assistant Trrs.urer-Tlouas # shefila New York City.
d Board Z M sh, E5 Dr. ". " Ncle RsS fss
stryser, T. NJ specimen. John n,ye'' + Msrwin. r,.rs
Dr. 8 ' Tysi Rev cyTp. Te A. $ Hgsier H. D.
4. Lambert. n I. sheffield, Rev. H. r. Meredith. A. 2 Noe
R. q PaIis J. W isrr H:~AsA Rs s.v h sss.
Thompson, Wa. D. sp9oner, Mas Hon !. C. Bar'''"'
Il. IT, 5. II. Ransom. n >.
temporary Publishing Agent. n. s,eam. New YOrl-
The society requires OF its members pledge TO tots
abstinence nom the making, selling or use If in,ofe
ing liquors ~ beverage. Annual memberships ~
qurc fee of 81; life memberships $50, life direcc'
ship 500; and to be lie patron $50. must be SAD
seiibcd. 1t viii be It's objects TO educate tie pnhe
conscience In the principles Of Total Abstinence o.
the Scriptural Doctrine Of dnty ard Christian charity
TO enlist the churches. ministers, pha: thrtpiss sn1
patriots Ia this great Reformation 10 establish an earn
est and efficient organization based upon moral sns
religious foundation; to enforce existing laws Ae
educate public opinion up 10 the enactments VI mSs
efficient and protective legislation
A monthly paper TO be entitled The Nai'''' fs"Pe-
dnes Adroeats. and a childs paper called Tas f's"'
temperance Banner. Will be published undo! the su<aee
Of the Society," and 1t is likewise part or the pisa
Its founders to circulate books tracts and pampas"
also to employ lecturers ard coporteurs and adosi
other feasible methods FOR removing the evils OF nfrH
pcrance.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-13

to argue to the jury upon its credibility, and,
in short, to do by black witnesses precisely what
they have all along been doing by white ones.
ANY system Of evidence, however restricted, is
open to the objections which may be advanced
to the most liberal. We must take men as we
find Them with full knowledge Of the perversi-
ties of human nnture, of the infirmities of
memory, of the proncness to illogical and in
consequent statements of facts, which every
trial exemplfies, of the coloring which idiosyn-
cracy will give to the most honest recital. We
accept the system, for we can get no better.
More lies have been deliberately and solemnly
told upon the witness-stand by men sworn to
tell tho truth than in all the confusion, hurry,
and responsibility of human affairs Yet we
still call witnesses. We swear them and we ex-
anime thcm but the very custom of cross-ex-
animation proves that we do not take their
veracity or sound memory or importantly
for granted-that there is doubt whether
they have told the truth, the whole truth,
and nothing but the truth. Inc
doubt thus implied rarely oilends the most SEN
stive, for it is the recognized privilege OF those
who may be damaged by the testimony if left
unchalcnged. No witness is rejected because
nc il iliterate, immoral, prejudiced, or passion
ate. These are qualities which, with the jury,
to considerable extent, carry their own cor
recton as they are displayed by the tone, Ian
guage. appearance and demeanOr OF the dcpo-
nent; and 10 all these an advocate is permitted,
in the course of his argument, to refer. A
black man who tells falsehood in Alabama Is
unite a. likely TO be detected as white man
who tells fasehood in New-York. Any argu-
ment against permitting negro TO testify Is
equally an argument against rcsorting at all 10
that department of judicial inquiry which fur
uishes facts or undertakes to furnish them.
II ia hardly necessary to argue that the ex-
clusion from the witness-stand Of majority OF
the inhabitants Of any State must prove fatal to
the puro and equitable administration of justice.
In fact, as VIC have already mentioned, yener-
able disgualfcations have been found so ex-
trcmely inconvenicnt that, though sanctioned
by the awful authority of the common law, they
have in most States been gradually abrogated
By statute, until hardly trace Of them exists
in those commonwealth which are most honor
ably distinguished by the purity and ability o.
their tribunals. So far as the National Courts
axe concerned, this matter must be acted upon
and settled BIZ Congress; while in all cases IN
which tie right of citizenship is deniedby State
laws to either of the parties, on account OF color
we do not sec why the Federal Courts should
mot assume full jurisdiction. Every legal dis
ability based merely upon local prejudice will
be stumhhng-block in our advance toward
social serenity aud order; and the fewer such
disabilities We create, or leave unrepealed, the
more certain and permanent will be our recon-
\ struction.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-13

The Hon. MADISON BURSILL, one of the fore
most citizens Of Chautauqua County fell dead on the
evening Of the 9Th inst, few feet from the door of
his dwelling, as no was passing to his office. Hc
had been in failing health for some time, and was
about to journey South in hope OF restoration.
He had represented his County in tho Legislature
with eminent ability.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-13

Mr.. Sumner has introduced in Congress a
bill 10 confirm the titles TO grants Of lands in
the Sea Islands and Florida, given under gem
eral orders of sherman to the Freedmen nearly
year ago. There il now some question
whether these lands shallbc restored to their old
owners, who hayo sought pardon at the eleventh
hour, or be retained for the Freedmen, who,
both in Shermans orders and subsequent dispo-
stions Of Secretary Stanton, followed by au-
nounoements from officers Of the Freedmen
under his direction, were, in effect, promised a
perpetuity Of their homosteads. Should the es-
tates in dispute be returned to their late Rebel
owners, il will be at whatever premium they
have acquired by the black mans loyalty,
ihrit, and hard work. As matters stand
at present, the Freedmen can neither buy lands
nor be sure of the lands they have, though nGSn'
bers of returned Rebels have been redeeming
their estates by paying taxes, Government
having indefinitely abandoned its land sales.
The HOPE Of freehold is one of the most natural
the Freedman can have; and il is plain that
labor cannot settle itself on such guicksands as
have been created by the prevailing uncer.
tainty of titles in the Sea Islands
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-13
The Boston Daily Adrenisr has the following

correspondent in Georgia:
"While In Augusta the other day / saw Alexander
ii. Stephens--a little old man with most marvellous
overlooking not much ikc human being ns like a
character from of Dichcnss stories Yet ii Geor.
gians anybody 1t is Mr.. Stephens: and there
isn't the least question but that his presence the
State Is beneficial In the best He rcssts nll i'm
portunitos Ia make public speech; but told that
he freely with all who call upon him. and that
he urges everybody 10 accept the issue Of the war in
most cheerful and liberal spirit. While In Columbus
two weeks ago. was k,d OF letter lie wro.e 10 a
friend in that city Immediately after the famous Hamp'
ton Roads conference. | tied In every way 10 get Il
sight of IT, but without success. The gentleman who
told of II had read IT, aud used these words In re-
spect thereto; He said that peace could be- obtained
terms not humiatng to the South and that ought
to BE- made at once but Mr. Davis and his principal AZ
yisers did not want peace"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-13

In the Supplement, and on the seventh page
Of to-day's TRIBUNE, will be found our regular
London letter; the Strong Divorce Case; the
Official proceedings Of both branches of the City
Government, and the New.York Cattle Market,
together with variety Of local and general
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-13
To CorrCsronSrnts.

M ro,,,s ran re taken O. ANONYMOUS o''ih'i'
Wh,teveris intended fH insertion mrs. p @
Lv the rarnc uud addcss Of the NueI- he'es'''''1 "
,ynIica.inu hu IS guaranty FER LIS r"od So tn
Az b,sre.s letters for tts office slos be aa"ie'seo'o
TEIRrNE." Newly oTk. c;.,.;,,.
Ws cannot undertake 70 return rcecfeo oinilu'"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-13

In our supplementary sheet we publish, this
morning, statement from Gov. FcntOn Of the
urgent need Of relief for returned soldiers. The
subject Is one which appeals 10 every citizen Of
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-13
WITH SUPPLEMENT.
,.,.-,,,s ,r the Tri1unt.
To Advertisers.

We will thank our advertising customers 10 manu-
- ,o;, Advertisements C.; as early hour as po'Hoe y
rce,v,d after o'clock they cannot be CLASSIFIED under 'i'
heads
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-13

STEVENS BROTHERs (Arencsn Assnis !r haosI 5s =;
Coyeut GE.den W. { Agchs i"V 'e t y
THF TRIBUNE They will sso receive sV''s''f''S' anu
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-13

the State, and the practical suggestions u
the Governor will, we trust, be everywhere
responded to.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-13
The Vir1iuia Legislntare-Reec

RIcnMoND. VA. Tucsday. Dec ~ 1868
The Legislature has decided to take d recess
rom tho 2lst inst, to January J.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-13
Nsu-Arrivni Of tho Damn sous.

portland. Tuesday. Dec. AL n
There are no signs of the steamship Damst
Gus which cft Liverpool Nov. 20. and Londonac'p
Dee |.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-13
Frontier Smuggling.

"Runnns goods from Canada-Liquors, Cloths.
Fabrics, ac.-having become quite too active
along our Northern frontier, meeting was recently
held at Detroit to denounce and stgmatize this
immoral, unpatriotc, sneaking misdemeanor. The
proceedings of that meeting have elected the fol.
lowing commendatory letter from the COMM ssoa-
or of Customs to the Collector Of Detroit:
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-10

,Risley, Esq, Supervising Special Agent,
&c, taking therefor receipts, quadrupIi-
Gates, which receipts must show whence
the sums were received, one Of which
will be retained by the officer so deposit
ing, one forthwith sent to the Secretary
of the Treasury, one to the Commis-
sioner of Customs, and one to Mr.. Ris-
ley at Washington. 5zgzs4 sa-z
SeventhL-All officers above referred
to, except proper officers of the customs
acting exclusively under the revenue
laws will, after they have closed their
official business as above directed, and
sold at auction to the highest bidders the
furniture and property remaining on
hand, and account for the proceeds of
the9 same forthwith systematically ar
range the books, records, papers, &c,
of their late Offices, that they may be
easily referred to and examined, pack
them in secnre and water proof boxes
snd forward the same, so marked as to
indicate their contents, together with
their respective designations, addressed
20 the Secretary of the Treasury, Wash.
tington City, .,.s
HuGH MCCULLOUGH.
Secretary of the Treasury.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-10

did what they could to bring about the
war, in high favor in the North, holding
high Office. Itwas like death to me.
"On the way here from New Mexico,
in 1851, l Volu inferred my services to
6ght the Texans, threatening q United
States post, and was careful to do moth
ing against the United States before re.
signing.
81 have asked to be allowed to take
the oath Of allegiance and return TO my
duties as q citizen. see, though, that
many persons, active in the frst steps ia
bringing this war about, are at liberty,
while / am here with no very good pros-
pect of getting out, white is under arrest
in st. Louis, and has been since April,
but up to this time has utterly failed
even to find out why she is arrested
Neither she nor myself have the slig ht-
est idea of the cause Of her arrest
81 have given you long letter about
myself because of the friendly tone o:
your letter, and because feel naturally
drawn toward those with whom / have
served.
81 remain, very respectfully,
X. S. EwKLL."
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-10
Cotton tn isoUth Carolina.


NEw YoRK, July S.-0ne of the Her
AIDS correspondents who has recently
been travelling extensively through South
Carolina, is satisfied that the amount Of
cotton still remaining in the Interior Of
that State is very large, exceeding any
estimate which has yet been poblished.
There is much difficulty in getting il to
the sea0oard, owing, in considerable
degree, to the slow progress which is
being made by the Railroad Companies
in repairing their lines. sm sas sslsiG
These roads were most efectuslly de.
stroyed by Gen. Sherman, and the iron
to relay the tracks has yet to be bought,
and the money to buy it with will have
to be borrowed from the North si l1
So greatly has the rebel currency
shattered the faith of the South Caroli-
ma planters in paper money Of all kinds,
that they generally prefer ten cents per
pound 10 gold for their cotton to fifteen
cents in greenbaeks. ssd a1a bow
r Tie Heralds Vera Cruz correspond
ent mentions rumors that the cession to
France of the Northern Mexican States
Sonora and Durongo, so long talked Of,
would probably be consnmaied ina de-
cree 70 be issued By Macmillan, abou:
the LIST. inst.
The Emperor was still on bis tour In
the interior, and the Empress hEdleft the
Capital to meet him They we're both
well received By the people wherever
they went 1885,. ,
The guerrillas, 10 different parts Of
the country, we're still giving plenty oi
employmentto the Imperial troops 'a.
Over 900 fresh French soldiers, for
Maximilian, bad arrived at Vera Cruz
and passed into the Interior, and more
| were to come. A~' Vs