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themselves. General Sheridan, who d In com
mand now on the border Of Mexico, entertains
much tho Same feeling and opinion. II Is
highly probable these distinguished soldiers
have been consulted by the President
and have exercised an influence over
bis action. We have said tri6ing acci-
dent on the border may cause serious conse-
quencsG The actual state Of things justices this
remark, and then we have history to remind N
oethe danger. The war between Mexico and
this country was kindled into . flame BY col
lisiou ON that gery Rio Grande border be-
tween our forces which wore sent there to pro-
tect Texas and the Mexican forces near ourA
The first blows between General Zachary Tay-
lor and General Ampudia, we mistake not
arose In just such On accidental collision ~
may occur on the Same ground again.
!. Should such state Of things arise while the
French forces are In Nssico the consequence.
might be serious, not to rs 80 much, but to the
Emperor Napoleon. Az to Macmillan person
ally and his so-called government, they would
be small obstacle In the difficulty. France and
French honor might be involved. We do not
think Napoleon would 60 to war with this
country under any bat the most aggravating
circumstances, because his vast armies would
be powerless, and he could not make the least
impression upon the United States, even with
his navy. The wealth, trade and forces of
France would be swallowed up in most hope
loss war. Such war would be very unpopu-
lar in France, and the Emperor would bring
ruin upon himself and his dynasty. He is
probably aware Of this. No, we have no fear
OF war with France about Mexico. Still we
want no difficulty. In view, therefore, OF the
peril arising from the necessary attitude of our
government with regard to Mexico, it is to be
hoped that Napoleon will not only take away
the so-called Emperor Macmillan, but will
the French troops also at once and
forever This will SECURE and perpetuat. the
':.eenaship Of the United States. In any other
course there Is danger.
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are now right rather than with those who were
right and are now wrong"
Upon this principle the call Ii issued for the
soldiers and sailors to assemble and unite in the
present struggle for the restoration Of the
Union. They are asked to meet In convention
Tor that purpose ON the anniversary Of the day
when the Constitution was adopted. These
gallant officers Of the army, acting under the
belief that our government ID again in peril,
sound the alarm and once mora appeal to
their comrades to come forward. They ask all
awho have fought TO save tho country and
who hold Il dearer and moro sacred than oil
party ties, to come to the rescue" The Con-
vention will unquestionably be large one,
and will show that the Buffers and Bankses do
mot control tho votes Of the men who COM
posed the great Union army, as the radicals
would have MS believe In connection with
this movement Ne letter Of General Cuater to
the Dead Duck al Washington, which We pub
lish this morning, Is Of considerable interest.
It reveals how tho radical press has been
incorporating the statements Of our army
officers and defaming those men who have
saved the country from ruin. It shows that
the only safety for those who wore foremost in
the ranks where the battle ragged the hercest
is to now unite, and with their ballots put
down the Northern enemies Of the Union as
thoroughly as they did the Southern enemies
with the bullet.
This movement Of the soldiers is timely
one and in every way appropriate. For who
are better entitled to voice in the political
affairs Of our country than the men who saved
the life of the nation by their deeds on the
battle field?
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enter the contest ut once against the revolu-
tonsry radicals.
SECRETARY MOCULLOCH AND HIS FINANCIAL
vmws.-Mr. NcCulloch appears to have been
recently in Boston, and while there some Of The
s'solid mem of "the Hub" asked@him to dinner,
in return for which he treated them to letter
explanatory Of his financial views, which We
publish In another column. By this It is evil
dent that be does not understand the condition
Of the country, and that his ideas are those Of .
moro banker, confined within very narrow
range. He utter stale platitudes as though he
thought they bad the ring Of the true metal In
them, and that he esteemed himself exceedingly
wise In his generation. He tells US that hefe:s
the country can become really PROSPEROUS ths
specie standard must be restored, and be isr.
Their enlightens us by saying that ~our
present prosperity is rather apparent thas
real" whatever that may mean. He
further erroneously believes that an inflated
and irredeemable currency "diminishes labor
by which We suppose he means that it checlu
industrial pursuits, and, in his estimation, the
millennium Of trade and commerce will be
reached when we return TO specie payment1
The facts are that the country is more pros
porous than 1t would be il the volume Of the
currency was less, and that the sort of con-
traction p Icy which Mr.. McCulloch wonld
adopt, If he were uncontrolled by legislation,
would have exactly the opposite effect to that
which he assumes it would have. Industry
would be checked by a tightening Of the money
mari, IS and the lowering Of prices consequent
on contraction, and the resources Of the conn
try, instead Of being developed the more
rapidly, would be curtailed. Mr.. McCuiloch's
bullionists of England, who kept that country
in state of disturbance for many years
after the termination Of the Napoleonic
wars, and nearly brought on revolution
there. What the country wants is monetary
stability, and the fact of the gold premium
being high IN no way interferes with the or
binary functions of trade. This stability we
are likely to have for at least year or two
to come, as an act of Congress provi against
the reduction OF United States notes in circula-
ton faster than at the rate OF four millions .
month after the first six months from the date
of the passage Of the law have elapsed, during
which time only ten millions can be withdraw.
The financial and commercial community ca
therefore look forward to period Of prolonged
monetary ease, and meanwhile Mr. McCuiloch
may take few more lessons in political Gee
nomy with profit to himself
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the whole body politlc. We once heard Of .
street commissioner who admitted that he
could not live - became his station and his
value to bis party upon tho small salary allot-
ted TO him by law. He had to keep yacht,
and pair Of horses, and country villa, and
to spend COED deal Of money for the party
but he justified his picking and stealing by the
Ingenious argument that II he took the public
money no spent 1t like . gentleman, In this
country; that mono Of his expenditures went
abroad, like those Of many . British agents."
as he called them, who made fortunes here and
spent them In Paris and London. This ID the
kind Of morality which the police and detectives
have no doubt adopted a. their model, and
which. unfortunately, prevails in our entire
governmental system, and enables officials re-
ceiying salaries Of from one TO three thousand
year to live at the rate Of twenty or thirty
thousand. How sre We to secure correction
Of this evil in our municipal systems We fear
NOT by the Investigations OF the Police Com
missioners. But the matter is now taken into
tho courts, a. will be seen by the aiidavits
made before Recorder Hackett yesterday,
which We publish in another column. We
may therefore expect TO see the charges
against the detectives fairly tried, where the
Police Commissioners have no power to ex-
clude damning testimony or to shield official
criminals.
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Of the last ten days. Now let the friends Of
the constitution, the advocates Of restoration,
the supporters Of peace and prosperity, unite
together In every Congressional districo)an
bring forward their strongest candidates and
enter the contest at once against the revolu-
Nonsry radicals.
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Departure Of an Expediiien fross San Fras.
ciscs 70 Join Juarez-Thc Pert Of Oajaea
Open.
sAs FRsscrsoo, August q, 1893.
Col D. T. Huntington, late OF the Army Of the Poto.
mac, left recandy. with nfsy men, 70 JOIN Jusrrs In
Mexco
Manuel csien the Mexican Imperial Consul, gives
that Port Angeles In the STATE Of osjacs Mexico
open 70 limited number Of vc~ck bringing for.
sigu roods
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FENrAN MOVEMENTS AND THEIR EFFECTS IN
CANADA.-We were not surprised to find that
the Fenian social gathering in Clinton Forest,
in the vicinity OF the Canadian frontier, on Tues
day, assumed no hostile shape. There were,
doubtless, men enough present to give good
scare to the excited British volunteers, horse,
foot and artillery, who, it appears. were wait
ing with in ense anxiety for an Immediate
attack on the northern side Of the Niagara
river; but il is evidently the policy OF the Fee
mans to keep the Canadians in perpetual hot
water until they are weary with turning out
their soldiers at every cry Of "wolf," and dis
gusted with the expense which these threatened
raids impose upon their pockets. The cost to
the Canadian government Of its military move
ments for the past few months must be enor-
nous compared with the limited resources Of
the treasury, and as England has decided to
Lave the colony to protect itself, the brunt
must be borne by the Canadian people. There
Is a rumor in Canada that the home governments
is about to send out few crack regiments of
regulars, composed exclusively Of Englisl mon
and Scoiohmen; but this report may be circu-
lated by the advocates of confederation to
counterbalance the desire Of the macs Of the
people for annexation to the United States,
which is so rapidly gaining ground. The opin-
Ion undoubtedly prevails to great extent in
Canada that the surest guarantee OF safety and
commercial prosperity lies In annexation to
this country. That opinion has been greatly
strengthened by the movements OF the Feaians,
and If they continue 10 keep the British
colonsts in state OF alarm, II may hasten tho
hour when Canada will throw herself into the
contaminated she will have no more fear OF
hostile raids, and her volunteers can stay at
home and attend to their business.
II is said that some Of the Fenian leaders are
very busy about politics and the disposition Of
the Fenian vote that they are in dallianco
with the radicals, and so forth. No doubt that
vote IL Of some importance, and may be worth
playing for; but whether II can DO won. unless
upon the understanding that the object Of the
organization shall receive aid and encourage
ment from the party that receives it, is another
question. Some such compact may be made,
and this would account tor tho eagcrncss with
which the politicians and demagogues are ply
Ing their trade al Fenian gatherings. Governor
Ogiesby, Speaker Colfax, General Logan and
other prominent radicals have made an unmis-
taxable bid for The Irish vote in some late
speeches; but il l. denied that their influence
is likely to prevail with the Fenians. How
ever, the threatening movements, mysterious
picnics, congresses, and ali the other opera
tions OF this tody, Il canGot be denied, are
formidable agents in soaring the Canadians
into aconviciion that their beat policy, In order
to get rid Of the constant uneasincss ir which
they arc now living. Is ia annex themselves to
the United States, under whose stable govern
ment they can enjoy peace, prosperity aud
Happiness.
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BoOLEy's OPERA HOUSE, Brooklyn. -RrHrovrAx Mr.
sSsxIsY-BAiLA0s. BURLEsouEs AND PAnrOMnss
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SEAvER'S OPERA HOUSE, Williamsburg tn.
FAcroRr GIRLS DiARY-KBs IN TEE DARx.
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NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ANATOMY SIS Brcadway-
FIXTURES WITH THE OxY-HYDRoCxN MICROSCOPE twice
eaiy -. HAP AND RIGHT ARK or PRoBsr. Open from s
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affairs, in bringing the country through UNI
paraleled difficulties to the point Of restora-
ton, harmony and good feeling, ard now he
gives ms reason to believe that he will place
the republic In that ligh position among the
first Powers OF the world to wlicl IL il en-
tiled.
The proclamation Of the President, asserting
tina. the declaration Of blockade made by one
of the bclligerents In Mexico, "namely, the
Prince Macmillan" will be disalowel by the
United States, and that II Is null and void, viii
undoubte lily create sensation both in Mexico
ana France; but when II becomes known that
our war yasssls have been ordered both to the
mouth Of the Rio Grande and tho ports on ths
Pacific there will be, we imagine, very lively
commotlon In both countries. IL should be
observed that the PriAident's disallowing the
blockade Is put not only on the ground Of here
being no competent military or naval force to
support the declaration OF blockade, but also
on account Of treaties existing between the
United States and Mexico This we regard as
n significant clause, especially when taken In
connection with the fact that both this country
Cation and trade OF tho Rio Grande, and chat
VIC have never recognized but ono legitimate
government in Mcxico-that Of the republic.
II seems TO US, after carefully examining the
tenor of the Presidents language, that the posi-
ton OF "the Prince Macmillan" in Mexico is
regarded by orr government rs little else than
that OF filsbustcr, just rs Kinney and Walker
were regarded as tilhuster In Nicaragua.
The consequence OF this action on the part OF
the Presidcn, may be very disastrous, and that
before long, to "the Prince Maximilian," and
very humiliating 10 the Emperor Napoleon
Beyond all question II Is very ticklish state
Of affairs. A triaing accident, like single
spark Of fire, may cause q conaagraion. Our
army aud navy, 10 man, are bitterly hostile to
the French and Maximian's usurpation in
Mexco. General Grant would gladly have
taken an army Of twenty or thirty thousand
men at The close Of our war 10 drive the French
out II the President had given him the
authority. He was satisfied that that number OF
men would be sufficient with The Ms~is.-s
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ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

ACADEMY OF MINISTERIAL TO Broadway. california
MISUNDERSTANDING, DANCES AND EruoPIAN BuRLrsours
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New York, Thursday, August 81, 1860.
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[S2.OO PER ANNUM
PAYING OFF THE PUBLIC DEBT.

: The fact, officially announced few days
since, that the Public Debt Of the q. S."
had been reduced since the 1st August
1865, to the extent OF upwards OF one
hua,dred and taoenty four millions Of do
lars, ,has been source OF congraIulation to
all who desire to see the financial credit
OF the government sustained. It the debt
has been reduced to the extent Indicated,
how much more favoi able would the ex-
hibit have Teen, if the Congress which has
just adjourned could have restrained with
in reasonable limits their greedy desire for
plumber, and reckless, extravagant, and
unnecessary expenditures. 1t is conf
IDENTIFY asserted that the publication of the
list Of appropriations made by Cong, ess
will exhibit the startling expenditure of
an amount equal to more than one-tenth
of tine whole National debt, this immense
sum OF $500, 100000 being largely, made
mp OF appropriations whose only use was
for the manufacture of political capital, or
procured by the judicious employment Of
those corrupting influences which the mod
ern lobby member knows so we'll how to-
use. Amongst the items, however, the
appropriation OF s. 900 per annnm to each
member of Congress as extra pay must not
be forgotten.
/
citation would such action have been gree
ted in the ''better days. of the republic.
| How would the venal and corrupt perpe-
traitors OF snch bare faced swindie have
shrunk and covered before the blaze Of
popular indignation which woald have
forever blasted their political prospects,
Already nearly million Of dollars have
been paid to Senators and Representatives
as extra compensation, and although many
of these gentlemen professed undying op-
position to the measure, yet when passed
/ by bare ajority, all are perfectly Will
ling to share the rewards Of the robbery.
/ Up to the present time only one member
has been found possessing sufficient integ-
rity to decline to receive the extra pay,
and we therefore give him honorable men
ton He is Mr.. c. D. Hubbard, OF West
Virginia.-Lynch6ury Neacs.
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where to find you, and presume you have
not his address, which is the Whitney
House, corner OF Twelfth street end
Broadway. hope you will place the
funds in his hands with the least possible
delay, as. he seems to be greatly in need.
Very Respectfully,
our obecient servant,
j. HOLT.
...g.. Judge-Advocate- General.
The following letter is directed to ''San-
ford Conover. Esq, Post office, Station /, ,
New York City,: .I sss So
AsroR HeusE, April II, 1866.
Dear Conover.-I came in last evening
and have been al, Gay endeavoring to find
you. That william Campbell has divul ged
the whole arrangement to Davls's friends,
and win, if possible, be pushed before the
committee. | have been sent on to assist
you in getting him sweat again, so that he
will stand by his story, or else keep out OF
the way. It must be done at any cost
| am prepared with the needfnl. Old 279
and No. 8 were at headquarters the day
before yesterday, and are furious. We
shall be we'll rewarded if we save thei,
bacon It must be done. Call the mo
ment you receive this. [ shall wait till
you come, for can do nothing without
you. [ have also written to your old ad
dress. AS ever, yours, III.
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PROCLAMATION OF TIE PRESI~
DENT RELATIVE TO MEXICO.

WAsHINGToN,e August 17.--The follow
ing proclamation has been Issued: s-r.
By THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERlCA-A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas war is existing in the Repub-
lie OF Mexico, aggravated by foreign mill
tary intervention; and
Whereas the United States, il accord
ance with their settled habits and policy,
are a neutral Power in regard to the war
which thus afflicts the Republic OF Mexl-
co and 7 " @~97F F'5. 4..' "
Whereas it has become known that one
Of the belligerents In the said war, namely
the Prince Maxi:nilian. who asserts himself
ito be Emperor in Mexico, has issued a
declaration in regard to the port OF Mata-
IN the occupation and possession OF anoth-
er of the said befigerents, namely. the
United States of Mexico, which decree is
III the following words: ara~s7 h"a
1.-The port Of Matamoras. and all those
of the n orthern frontieraw which have with
drawn from their obedience to the Gov.
ernment, are closed to forei gn and coasting
traffic during such time as the laws of the
Empire shalsnot be therein renstated.
! .Atice second. Merchandise proceed
! ing from the said ports, on arriving at any
other where the excise of the Empire is
collected, shall pay the duties on 7impor-
tation introduced. and consumption, and
in satisfactory proof OF = convent'on, shali
! be nnremisslb]y contiscated. Hrra o. a7v
! -"Onr Minister ot the Treasury is cl,arg
ed with the punctaal execution OF this de-
cree.aisi sare3sha io lis o1 sslt9pr1ea 81 lq 5a
/ sGiven at Mexico the 9th day OF July
i1s66.' -
! And. whereas the decree thus recited
by declaring belligerens ,b1ock;ade, un-
snpported by competent military or naea
force, is in violation OF the neutral rights
i OF the United States, as defined by the law
OF nations, as well as Of The, etreaties exist
4 ing between the United States OF America
> and the aforesaid United States OF Mexico
3 Now, therefore /, Andrew johnson
! President Of the United States, do hereby
y proclaim and declare That tlie aforesaid
g decree is held, and will be held, by th,
4 United States to be absolutely hull an,
void as against theti GoNernmen euitl scit
zens of.athe, United States, isanG that an.
attempt which shall be- made eoentorc
the same against the government OF Git
zens. Of tire United States will be d;salloW
). iii witness whereof Ifhaves herennfossc
r my hand and caused ,theseah of the q liite'
Estates to be affixed, gaoo., s,,s,1 ue4ba
Il Done at the city of Washington, til
t seventeenth day OF August, in the year {
!. our Lord one 'tho:sand' eight Hundred an
ytsixty six, alIdIo OF the oilrdepenuenceot1t 1tli
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THE ASSAsSINAIION. COSSPIRA
CY-IIOW THE '.EVIDENCE CON
MEETING DAVIS WITH IT WAS
OBTAINED .t. -.

The following correspondence, which
has been made public here. shows clearly
the desperate means winch were resorted to
Ivy .he Judg Advocate in his strait to get
.evideuce: .f one kind or nothertending
TO connect Mr.. Davis with the assassina-
ton plot. The first letter is directed to
Sandford Concver, Esq, Wasinghton, d.