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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-05-10

This Association, which has been in session for
some days in Baltimore, met Friday morning at 9
O'Clock. We condense the proceedings from the
Sun:
The Chair appointed Dr. c. c. Cox as the repre-
sentative from the body to foreign medical socie-
ties and DIR. J. c. Hughes, of Iowa, was added.
DR.. Garrish suggested that effort be made
for a general and systematic registration of births
and deaths in this country, which was accepted.
An amendment to the Constitution was adopted
making all delegates permanent members of the
American Medical Association SO long as they re-
main in good standing in the societies from which
they sent
DR.. Bartlett, of New York, offered a resolution
of thanks to the physicians, corporate authorities
and citizens of Baltimore, and to the Governor
Of the State, for the warm welcome extended to
the Association, which was unanimously adopted
reports from the sections on ethics, obstetrics,
surgery, HYGIENE metura1ogy and epidemics and
chemistry read and adopted
An unsuccessful effort was then made by some
of the doctors who adhere to the theory of the
contagiOusness of cholera to pass resolution re-
commencing plan of national quarantine for the
adoption of the Government. After lengthy and
somewhat heated discussion the resolution was re-
jected, and the Association adjourned to meet in
Cincinnati on the first Tuesday of May, 1867
After the adjournment of the Association, Dr.
Sayre, of New York, issued call and got up a
meeting at which the following memorial to Con-
gross was adopted:
To the Honorable Senator'S and Representatives IN Con-
ed With the necessity prompt and efficient for
protecting the community against the approach of Asia
tic cholera and believing that the scientific
since 1892 have demonstrated the portability and
ncabity of the disease petition honorable body
adopt uniform and general system of quarantine at
every port recommended by Dr. Marsden, of Quebec,
whose plaH we beg leave respectfully to submit
committee, including Dr. Sayre, was appoint
ed to present the memorial and the meeting adj
journed. There can be very little doubt that the
rigid enforcement of quarantine at New York puts
money into somebody's pocket else there would
be no such anxiety on the subject. The violent
determination of the New York doctors to manu-
facture of cholera is also worthy of notice
On Thursday an old woman happening to die
somewhat suddenly, the doctors declared her case
cholera, had her clothes burnt turned everybody
out of the house. and had the entire building washed
out with fire engines The next day it was proved
beyond question that the old lady died, not of
cholera, but of disease with which she had been
suffering for more than year.
The Direct Tax.
The following table shows the amount of the
quota of direct tax levied by act of Congress- ap-
proved August 9Th, 1861, the amount paid to date
upon the same by the several States named below,
and the amount yet due:
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Important from Washington-Taxo ON Cotton-TeI-
egraphic Comm unieation with West Indfes, <Ic.
" WASHINGTON, D. c., May 9th, 1866 .
The President has approved the bill for encouraging
teegraphic communication between the United States and
the West Indies and Bahama Islands.
The House has passed that section of the tax bill fixing
the duty cotton at five cents per pound. 81
u. S. Circuit Court at NorfoIk-Judge Underwood
Charges the Grand Jury to bring the Leaders of
the Rebellion % Trial. s.. . ...... 3.
NORFOLK Va, May 9th, 1866.
The United States Circuit Court opened yesterday.
Judge Underwood in delivering the charge the Grand
Jury dwelt the necessity of bringing the leaders the
rebellion to trial. 2.
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Official.

Official,
BRITISH VICE CONSULATE,
PORT OF WILMINGTON, N. c.,
9TH May, 1866.
TNHIS OFFICE IS RE OPENED for the discharge of
l. the usual Consular duties.
ALEX. SPRUNT,
British Vice Consul
South Water Street
May 188-3t-14-3t1
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-05-10
MARRIED.

In this City, the evening of the 7th inst the resi-
dence of Mr. VIM. Stuart, by the Rev. Mr.. Singleton,
Mr. PHILLIP HEINSBERGER, to Miss MAGGIE S..
STUART. .. r .... .. r- ..f
In this CITY, on the 2rd ist by John j. Conoley, ESQ.,,
Mr.. BENJAMIN F. LATHAM to Miss SUSAN NJ. ROWE.
....s esags trra#n~ DIED ..-.
In Charlotte, EDWIN SANDERSON, son of Edwin Fl.
and Frances E. White aged two years. eleven months and
fifteen days.
Beloved by all who knew him.
At Rocky Mount, on the I'd of April 1866 Mr.. JOSEPH
RAMSAY formerly of Plymouth N Co. il the 54th year of
his age 30 #
In Tallahassee Fla, on the 10th of April, EDWARD
FLETCHER WHITAKER, in the 14th year of his age.
In Goldsboro, on Sunday last Mai. HIRAM r. NIXON,
for many years citizen Of Godsboro, but formerly of
Wilmington, N. C..
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The Direct Tax.

The Direct Tax.
The following table shows the amount of the
quota of direct tax levied by act of Congress- APP
proved August 9Th, 1861, the amount paid to date
upon the same by the several States named below,
and the amount yet due:
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The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02
ADMISSION OF TENNESSEE,

Gov. Brownlow Of Tennessee writes to the
Speaker (Colfax) of the House Of Representatives,
expressing himself in favor OF admitting the State
delegation into Congress, aud claiming that Ten.
uossee occupies different situation from the 9th.
or Southern States; her representatives arc and
have been loyal; she has furnished to our armies
5000 men. and to the country Vice President
and President; the loyal aid Of East Tennessee
should not DO overlooked, and finally she ought
to be admitted rs means Of preventing q rup-
ture between Congress and the President. lie
closes his letter with the following:
IL the removal of the Federal troops from Ten
nessee must necessarily follow upon the admis-
sion of our Congressional delegation to ther seats
why then and in that case, the loyal men OF leu
ncssec be: to be without Representatives In Con-
gress. But members can be admitted, and o mill.
tary force retained sufficient to govern and con-
troll the rebellious. tell you, and through you,
all whom Il may concern, that without q law to
distranchise Rebels, and force to carry out the
provisions Of that law, this State will pass into
the hands Of the Rebels, and terrible state OF al
fairs Is bound to follow. Union men will be driy-
en- from the State, forced TO sacrifice what they
have, and seek homes elsewhere. And yet, Ten
ncsscc Is In q much better condition than any OF
the other rcvolted States, and affords stronger
loyal population.
Those who suppose the South Is 'reconstructed'
and that her people checrfully accept the results
OF the war, arc tearfally deceived. The whole
South Is full OF the spirit Of Rebellion, and the
people arc growing moro bitter and insolent eve
~ day. Rebelncwspapers arc springing up oil over
the South, aud speaking out In terms Of bitterness
and rcproach against the United States. These
papers lead the people, and at the same time re-
ilect their sentiments and feelings. of the f,ctniy-
one papers In Tennessee. Fourteen are decidedly
to acqucsce In the existing state OF af
fairs. In all the vacancies occurring 10 our Le.
rislature. even with our Franchise Law In force,
Rebels are Invariably returned, and In some In.
stances Rebel officers iinpins from wounds 70.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02
UNCERTAINTY,

Reports from Washington in regard to the
President arc rs thick as-woll uucomfortably
thick. We are assured positively that Mr..
johnson told MIR. Dixon Of CT. that the Dis.
trict OF Columbia Suffrage Bill was untimely
and uncalled for; that he did not believe in
tinkering up the Constitution; that it was no,
necessary to state coustitutomally that no debt
contracted to overthrow the Government should
be paid by the Government, and that il amend
men,s tn the Constitution were desirable, they
were not cxpedicnt now, &C., and the alleged
views Of tho President are stated with wonder
full precision. We have very great doubts of
the truth Of those reports, because wo do not
want to believe them, and because, to do 80,
would throw the President into the arms OF the
csppcrheads, and place him in direct antag'
snisn with the people who elected him, aud
who hold the rcins of Government, and who
arc determined to hold them.
On the other hand wo have the declaration
Of Senator Fcssenden in a speech, an abstract
.! which will DO found in another column. that
the President and Congress do not differ in
sentiment, a statement which, coming from the
Chairman Of the Joint Reconstruction CON-
nittce, is as importan, as it is gratifying. At
any rate, the position OF the Executive must
soon be known by his approval or veto OF bills
passed or to DO passed by Congress. Let us
hope that our Senator was authorised to state
what he did.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02
The aluiuu \ Sonrnal.
BIDDEF0RD, Me-, FEB. 2, 1865.
EVIDENCE OF DETERMINATION.

Thus far the House OF Representatives, mas
taken the lead in acting upon the important
measures before Congress, as is very proper it
should, being more directly responsible to the
people, and always their better expononts.
These gentlemen commenced their session with
n well manifested determination to act well
their part upon tho issues before the country.
But the adjournment Of Congress over the hOl-
days, which gave the members au opportunity
to uinrle directly with their constituents, aud
learn their views, strengthened them, Us the
subsequent action Of the House plainly shows.
We have before mentioned the important vote
Of ZIG to "a upon the District Of Columbia
Suffrage Bill on "Wednesday the Constitution
al Amendment published last week., with the
exception Of striking out tho words "dircc,
taxes was voted upon in the House, ard
passed by u vote ot oNE HUNDRED AND INVENT,
yeas, to forty sir nays showing gain OF Eight
votes in tro'thirjs over the vote upon tho SUI
frage Bill.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

therefore, this alone Is enough TO convince any
person that the privileges Of this yard are far SUI
perior 10 any other.
But hear not voice reverberaiing over the
cold and rigid hills Of Maine. advocating this Just
necessity. Have our representatives in Congress
entirely fSrsNken us. that they do not work for
the interests Of the State aud the justice Of hu-
mAnityl
We see Massachusetts, interested in our behalf,
AMI through her newspapers we find word Of
encouragement. New Hampshire Is awake TO her
duty, and her papers are filled With interest in
this matter, with On invitation 10 unite together
AMI accomplish this one great object Of securing
this valuable spot Of land. One more effort, a:
least, should be made to overthrow this relhsh
sectional spirit VI Western politicians. And IL
eynce little more ambition, While they are
placed in the right position, think this work
might be accomplished finally.
fire occurred in kittery last Thursday night,
destroying barn belonging TO Charles Stimson.
The barn was in close proximity to the house re-
Gently burnel.
A FIRE broke out in John Davis wood yard, in
portsmouth,. TUESDAY nom, doing considerable
manage TO wood and buildings. In the evening,
on me same street, n barn was burned. belonging
10 Joseph Homes. Cause Of these fires unknown.
To-day about nine o'clock, a FIRE was dscoy.
cred in Portsmouth, In a joipcr's shon near Tie
Rockinham House. Veryliule damage Was done.
RoRAIius.
PREsENrArIoS.-Geo Gstchsll, ESQ. nj w.,,s
depot was the happy recipient Of q valuable and
appropriate present Of full and splendid tea
service, on Wednesday evening eth inst, fru,n
the first Baptist Society in Wells, "n token OF
their grateful appreciation Of his valuable SER
vices rs chorister Of the First Baptist Choir"
The presentation speech was made by Mr.. John
Staples, and was responded to by the donee with
mucq feeling, remarks were also made by Rev.
W. Cash, pastor the Society The remainder
OF the evening was spent In singing and eating,
in both which much real was manifest. The cal.
lation on this occasion was beautiful affair. To
make n long story short, the table was beautiful
ly arranged ani bountifilly loaded with splendid
specimens ofpastry all the result of taste and
skill If the depot ladies. Upward ~ 200. were
present aud joy AMI pleasure ran high The 10.
pot folks know how 10 get up q good time, aud
they know how to make their guests happy. Mr..
Gctchell has been the chorister in this choir for
more than ten years, and his choir gives evidence
| OF having been in the hands Of 4 competent and
pcrseycring leaker. May the Society and choir
long be blessed with his efforts in behalf of mu-
| sic in their mrls', AMI may he ever. rs now. ro-
ceiye their hearty cooperation in this behalf
A. X.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02
THE UNION G. JOURNAL,

what our judgment dictates rs the necessary time
TOR elaboration and for action. The nation VIII,
however understand, and does understand, that
while Congress Is doing this, 1t is anxious, as the
people are anxious, that all these questions should
be settled at the earliest possible day, that We
may get rid of all this agitation. that We may be
again a united people, with all the stars In the
flag, which my honorable friend from Wisconsin
MIR Doolittle) says are there, and having right
to shine one with as much lustre rs another and
so far n am concerned-and believe that to he
the general feeling of the friends with whom act
- I seek not to impose nor shall | try to impose
any conditions upon any people in this Union who
are to make part Of US, that either now or at
any future time shall have anything in them Of
the character Of degradation.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

before they buy farms anil houses and com,
,nence Specializing. L'"s at our successful u,
men, and you will $50 where lies the secret OF
success.
You will fnl that they never wero above
their business, and never paid for tho doing OF
a job which they could just rs we'll do them,
seiyes. OF this we are sure: II oil men VIII
bs prompt and punctual, stick to their Dust
ness. and no, he too proud, they will eTeniu'
ally succeed and become independent
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

JONI BELL on NEGRO SurrRAcE.-John Bell
writes 81 avn not informed what qualifica-
tions arc required at tho present time IN Mas
sachusctts but few years ago, lbelicve. pro.
perty to the amount Of two hundred and fifty
dollars, and to DO able to read and write, en-
titled the free man Of color to vote. A grant
Of the right Of suffrage to the southern free man
ofcolor upon such a basis or standard Of merit
cannot be dangerous. lam persuaded II would
DO entirely safe and proper"
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

TmE BosroN ALMANAC ron lS56.-This valua.
bic little annual has again made its appearance.
This year. among other things, Il has the Consti-
tuition of the United States; Great Events OF the
past year; Illustrated Sketches Of Boston and its
environs, with many fine cngravings; Constitu
ton of Massachusetts,. Population. Voters and
Property of each city and town In Massachusetts,,
etc. Price 50 cents, mailed postpaid. Issued by
George Coolidge, Milk street, Boston.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

ceived In battle. fighting against the United States
forces And yet, tell you that tennessee Is in
Others will give you q more favourable account.
I snnot in justice to myself and the truth.
think know the Southern people. l have lived
SO years In the South, Of choice, and two ut the
North of necessity.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02
ADVERTISING IN ESoLAvp.-A London lettc

says:
The English believe in Advertising; they
have tried il out and out. In the scramble OF
q trade 20 immense. and in SO vast a popula-
ton, the man who makes the most noise and
the largest show, gathers the guineas. used
to think Americans, and especially New York.
ers, were enterprising in this way, but they do
not begin with tho English, who spend pounds
where your merchants spend dollars. The rca-
son may DO that there Is here moro violent
composition and greater necessity: but the
fact is evident to every one who walks London
streets or reads English newspapers.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

B,lls were also passed raising the salaries OF
In the House petition for Courts of Recon.
sll'at'on was introduced, and referred to Join,
Special Committee.
=, An important order concerning the Portland
oaco " Portsmouth X. II. Co. was passed.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

II new counterfeit $40 grccnback has
made It's appearance in some localities. The
signatures Of Cbittenden and Spinner are well
executed, but the portrait Of Mr.. Lincoln is
rather coarse, and the bill generally much
heavier in appearance than tho genuine. Look
out for them.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

B-Tho New Bedford Mercury reports no.
table instance Of presence OF mind on the part
OF little girl. A party Of four persons were
driving out in a sleigh, when the horse took
fright, and the sleigh striking o curbstonc, ito
two oldest occupants were thrown ont.
leaving only girl OF eight years and
her brother Of throc In their seats. Tho horse
dashed on at full speed; but the little girl kept
cool, carefully wrapped her younger brother in
IN afghan, selected soft snow.drift, and threw
him into 1t, 50 that he was not injured. Tho
horse was stopped soon after, and none Of tho
party proved to be seriously injured.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

How DO you LIKE TnIs9-Judso Humphreys
Of Alabama. In endeavoring to induce that
State to return to the Union, says:
Gentlemen, our safest place Is in the Union.
Grant IL that tho idea Of chattel slavery
dead, II you please, oar Democratic an'es nm
gire as back that race in he condition q foreea
ldborers, and IL does not mailer ~ pn'en ware
zoe hare them, If re hare them ~der our con-
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02
NOTICE.

THE Rieci on CIny win u. o'ssn ,n ,ni iom ed !.
,ssf sS thc parIs~e d sintng viii IN Bthw,, County q
of,r Cansia Wet. Thss wishing 10 take shares s cal
=, The once q s. p. MeKsnnty, City Buidins.
Ridi,sord, Feb. 2, 1884 Pr crdsr
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

GoDEY for February has come, and is indeed .
magnificent number. "The Crossing Sweeper"
"Plcasures of Winter" and drifting with the
Tide" are splendid cngravings. You can buy 1t
ut all the bookstores II is one of the finest mum.
bers Of the year, and every household should
have il.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

wo have received from A. Williams & Co., Dos
ton, u copy Of Capp's Bank Guide. containing
list Of Banks in New England and New Jersey,
which have surrendered their charters, &C., COM
piled by Chas. B. Clapp, of Gardiner.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

The list Of rewards for the capture of Booth and
Harold arc now ready for distribution, and IL is
expected that certificates will be issued to the par
Elephants during the coming week There are sew.
crai hundred claimants who will be allowed to
share. II is understood that one person will re-
cciyc as much as 100000. FAIRFAX.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-02-02

my certain knowledge, has a greater respect tor
the Constitution or n more profound respect Tor
the rights and privileges OF the coordinate branch
es of this Government than the President OF the
United States. His life has illustrated IL; and
whatever gentlemen may think, he, in my judg
meut, would be the last man to complain OF Con
gress for acting with reference to what Is pecui-
arly incumbent upon them according to their ow n
Judgment aud sense OF propriety, so long as all
the branches Of the Government agree in this:
that when il can be done safely at the earliest
possible moment all the States should be restored
to their position in the Union. So long rs that Is
agreed upon, aud we are all working together to
that end. IL Is not TO be expected that my friends
here, there, or elsewhere, will quarrel with me
for differing with him In opinion rs TO the time
and as to the manner in doing il, and more espe-
oially shall not think Of qusrreling with him
when IL belongs to him to decide, and not to inc.
Now, sir. all this talk about the Presidents pol.
icy-whether il comes from the other side OF the
House, from which IL may properly come and be
heard. or whether II comes from our side of the
House. from which, In my most respectful Judg-
meut. II cannot so properly come, In the present
state Of thlngs-amouuts to nothing NJ AL.
have thought that all the danger there Was IN this
country arising from any source woaiu come rom
extremes. Some men cannot get things Jus. eh
acly according TO their ideas and exactly IN Their
own time, and other men want to be considered rs
knowing moro about affairs than any ody e'sc
and they stand rs somebody-l think II WAS my
friend from Massachusetts,, tMr. Wilson I-saia
yesterday, as sort Of scatieraiion party tna'
really do not Affect the great issue one way OF ,ne
other. Here are Congress doing what wnM st
they ought TO do, what no man can dispute .pe;r
perfect right TO do, what no man can dispute ,ne'r
entire duty 70 do and that 10 this before taking
q step which Is perhaps to Affect the welfare OF
this t;overnme lin all future time, and In acting
upou 4 question that belongs peculiarly TO them,
The united wisdom OF the nation as manifested
through It's agents in Congress deems duty 10
dsiiesra.s quietly. calmly, ana panensS aP Pin
quarrel with that, We do not mean to jump ~
conclusions; We mean 10 act rs fast ss we can
SAFELY but We do not mean to be hurried beyond
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-10-06

The President has always been known
"a an advocate of economy in the admin
istration of the government He has
now upon his side, a willingness to pay,
and plan to increase the means to pay.
His policy will secure a eontented people
who would scorn- Reputation, while
Congress, rejecting the offer Of a willing
people, attempts to degrade and humlll-
ate them by providing means to enforce
an obligation that is disputed. Congress
ia extravaganza, and with an inordinate
Glove of power and spirit of hate" is
retarding the growth Of our country
and endangering the security of our
debt.
Government bonds are safer under
johnson and the Constitution than they
are under Stevens and agitation. Such
men as Stewart, Vanderbuilt, Astor, and
other New York capitalists, who hold
more .ofthe national debt than the same
number of men anywhere, and many o.
the heaviest bond-holders in this country
believe this. THEY ARE FOR The PRES
IpENr AND AGAINST CONGRESS.
Yours, very truly,
SAMUEL Il. REYNOLDS.