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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-31
The Political Situation In Great Britain.

The resolution como to by the Trades Unions
service Of the reform party is Of deeper sig
nifcance than appears on the surface. The
example Of London is certain TO be generally
followed. These unions, II Is 10 be borne in
mind, have their ramifcations throughout the
length and breadth Of the land. Into every
nook and corner Of the kingdom they influence
extends. They are representative Of the pitb,
the intellect, the energy Of the working section
OF the community. II Is characteristic Of these
societies that instructions from headquarters
receive a prompt aud unqualified obedience.
The resolution, therefore, places in the hands
of reformers the entire strength Of the intelli-
gent industry Of the country. An organizi-
ton such as this, If managed with ordinary
discretion, cannot fail to have a mighty influ-
ence in furthering the interests reformers hsvs
at heart
This latest phase OF the reform movement Is
conHrmatory OF the conclusion TO which intel
ligent observers had already come, that how.
ever prolonged the struggle may be, and what
ever temporary settlement may be effected, II
Is destined ultimately to overthrow the present
order Of things It, tendency is Enthusiastically
revolutionary. The question is not ~ some
seem to regard Il, whether there shall or shall
not be granted to the people further install
ment Of representative reform, but whether
the affairs Of the nation are 10 continue
TO be managed by naughty and ex-
elusive oligarchy. Ia spite OF the
effects Of the great reform measure Of
1892, the government OF England since,
a. before has been the government Of
/ q privileged order. Nor can II be denied that
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sranpss sses stgssd, sssrs isso-ds4st GAt q
xIl s. daivsrSs1l5 klioxsd In thh % stsryk
body h interfering with sounsbody elsa and IL
= high tins tbat stop ahQgl4 b put to tho
evil. Now We oAn ~ no sufacisnt fsason why
{ @ skodld not be imposed on foreign singers.
such - Gazsaniga, zsceh! and AedQgi because
they inter'srs with aiss Hauch and Ma kslz.
logg; ON foreign actors like Bosumil Dawisoss
because they inssrsgs With Edwin Booth and
Edwin Forrest, and on foreign trcgsdisas''s IKE
RIstori, because shs Intsrtsres with Olive
Logan and Mary Cannon. High art liks hish
proof brandy, 10 too stimulating for our conssS-
tutious, and the sooner we shut II out BY hig6
duties the better we wll! n be for II.
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fosrssss nosroy, D~c. ~, 1854
dlficuiy occurred IN Hsnp'on iast uixh, A party
% negroes made attack on n svokg- ons who
bv tbs wttstL
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Within the past seven days Recorder
Hacketi sentenced fellow to twenty years
imprisonment for crime Of such brutality that
the penalty thus asBxed to II Is scarcely sde-
quatc. II is doubtful, even, II this severe pun
ishmcnt would have been inflicted II the
scoundrel had not been tried about . month
previously on precisely similar charge, escap
ing conviction only through the incompctency
Of the principal witness--a little girl Of tender
years--to testify. Fortunately the accusation
was satisfactorily proved on the next occasion,
aud the rufian goes to Sing Sing. SO far there
il nothing. new In the case. Human brutes
have many times been convicted Of just such
atrocities and received sentences combining
them for long term Of years; but the exigen.
cies Of Justice have seldom II ever been COM
piled with. The sentences have been merely
nominal The laws Of the country are the bull
warks Of society, and when outraged should be
vindicated TO the last letter In New York this
thorough vndicstion Il exceptional. not the
rule. Following past examples, some Cover
nor may, one Of these days, liberatc this fellow
just sentenced. Hence such sentences are not
terror TO evil doors, |. daily and hourly out
RACES In this city can amply testify. In the
Punishment Of crimes nv society The principle
ss the bottom V not the ln1lcsiou OF punish
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-31

UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE IN EUROPE.
The revolutions in political ideas which stamp
the present epoch ~ one Of the most remark
able in the history Of the world there is not
one which cxcites more surprise than the
favor with which universal suffrage is Begin
ming 70 be regarded in Europe. Qualifications
Of the elective franchise have there been
esteemed the main safeguards or property and
hereditary privileges. Now they are being nd
reduced that they will soon cease to afrori-if
Indeed, they ever did afford--the protection
claimed for them.
The newest and most singular development
OF the progress Of liberal ideas in this regard
is that which IL contained in the announce
ment made yesterday by the cable that tho
German Parliament is TO be chosen by uni
versal suffrage. When We take into considera-
ton the recent condition Of the States that arc
TO take part in this election --enslaved as they
we're by institutions having more or less Of the
feudal stamp--the advance which they have
thus suddenly made in liberalism seems mar
vellous II certainly tells strongly in favor
OF the principle asserted by Prussia In the
recent conflict that one OF lis FIRST results
should be w concession Of such measure.
If u be carried out Loyalty and boldly II will
create such bond between rulers and people
that II will be impossible ever hereafter W
disanite them.
While these extraordinary changes are
taking place in despotic Germany 1t is lament
able TO see how in Great Britain the ruling
classes are resolutely shutting their eyes 10
them and opposing such fair extension Of the
franchise as will satisfy the popular demands
Does II not seem like sort of insanity which
courts destruction as the term Of its deluscnss
What the masses in England ask for IL very hr
removed from universal suffrage what would
paciiy Ireland Is equally short OF what she
In justice might insist upon. To neither wiz
tbese moderate claims be conceded. The
aristocracy seem determined TO take their
stand upon the issues that have been raised.
In such case there IL but one alternative, and
that Is revolution. That u should sweep away
all the obstacles that have been opposed to
reform ia an essential condition Of success.
Were IL. for example, TO leave a relic o.
hereditary privileges the victory would DO in
complete.
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In the councils q the nati0A the Interests o.
that order have bssp chisays no' e1c,s-
sIvely, consulted. The question ct H. Nc reAny
il whether such . state Of things shah CON
tinue. The state Of society in England ct NJ
present moment Is mot without certain poiAs
of resemblance TO the state Of society 10
France in the times that Immediately preceded
the great revolution Of 1889. Nor would Il
be difficult to discover points of comparison
betwixt England in the days Of John Bright
and England in the days Of John Hampden.
II was not Hanpden's refusal TO pay the ship
money that created the great rebellion, but
the tyranny and injustice Of which the ship
money was the last expression. So the present
political excitement throughout the United
Kingdom IL not the result Of John Brights
unquestionably able advocacy Of the peoples
rights. Mr.. Bright has but given expression
to feelings already existing and broadly and
widely diffased. We have certainly no desire
that Great Britain should pass through : revo-
luton similar TO either Of those we have just
mentioned. But the best and most effective
way to obyiate tho evil Is for rulers to be wise
and make concessions in time.
We shall not be surprised If some slight
concessions made by the approaching Parlia-
men, shall have the effect Of producing tenn
porsry lull. But no arrangement can be per-
manent in which the popular element Is not
fully recognized. The affairs OF the British
people are mol always to be exclusively
managed by narrow and bigoted oligarchy;
and this resolution of the Trades Unions
far distant.
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PROTECTION FOR ARr.-We understand that
our American painters and sculp,ors have been
holding meetings lately 70 consider the pro-
priety OF memorialzing Congress to impose
additional duties on all the works Of art i'm
ported into this country. The proposition TO
lay fixed tax of one hundred dollars on
every oil printing, no matter what may be its
size or merits, with an additional ten per cent
adj valorem, seems 70 meet with great favor.
We shall not say word as TO the effect which
the passage OF such measure would have on
the real interests Of art The gentlemen who
have taken the matter In hand Of course see
in II great advantages, or they would not pro.
pose H. II Is certainly move N direction
that the public were 40, prepared for; bat ths
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-31

BROADWAY THEATRE. broadway, near lroou
s,reet.-CBLoRoyosn. ON Nxw YoaK IN i967-Tm vIcrIn
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the superiority Of American seamen and sea-
manship against all competitors Trained to
their work from the forecastle, these captains
know the roads and the gales Of the Atlantic as
exactly as a New York belle knows the shops
OF Broadway or the windings Of the Bowery
have exhibited the same high qualities In their
noble calling which, only on . larger scale,
we're shown to the world by the invincible
American tars in the memorable conflict Of the
Kcarsarge with the Alabama.
The great change in British public opinion
of this country and its people which this and
other conflicts Of our great war have brought
about we see in the honors showered upon
these yachtmen. We have conquered even the
doubts and delusions of England, and John
Bul welcomes Brother Jonathan as chip Of
the old block. The good Queen, always our
friend, has at last won her Cabinet to our
side; and 80 those Alabama claims, Mr.. Seward
tell us, need not occasion the least alarm.
And this Is well for England, for just here
comes In the most important hint suggested by
this yacht race, 10 wit What will become Of
the commerce Of England 10 the event of a
rupture with this country, unless we have in
advance a settlement Of this Alabama qucs-
ton on the American doctrine OF maritime bel
lgercnt rights We believe that, as we can
build and man sailing vessels SO as TO make
the time OF steamships, q war OF twelve months
with the United States would be more disas-
trous TO England from such craft than the work
OF the Alabama hundred times over Such
are among the practical teachings OF this yacht
race. But as England has turned from the
offences Of our late war to the courtcsies and
bospiialities OF peace and friendship, let us
hope that the influence Of this yacht race will
largely operate In behalf Of the general inter.
ests OF peace, and In widening the moral power
Of the great republic, its people and its iust
| tuiioua
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-11-30
14rreSt of John HI. StIrrdtt.
The following despatch came over the
tlantic cohIa IN Friday.

The following despatch came over the
Atlantic cable on Friday
j. H. Surratt, the alleged accomphce
in the murder OF President Lincoln, was
discovered serving in the Papal Zouaves,
under the name of John Watson. lie
was arrested upon demand of Gen. King,
but afterwards ran the guard, leaped over
a precipice, and escaped into the Italian
territory. The Italian authorities are on
the alert and endeavoring to recapture
him.
. In commenting upon this piece OF news
the Boston Journal said on Monday:
/ Gov Boutwell,, in lecture at Lewis
ton, Me, last Wednesday evening, said
that President johnson and Mr.. Seward
had known for more than a year that John
Surratt had gone to Rome and enlisted i'll
the army OF the Pope, and yet they had
made no demand for him, although they
well understood that the request would be
promptly complied with. This statement
wa, made before the announcement that
Surratt had been demanded, gwen up, and
| had escaped from custody. While, therefore,
it modities Mr.. Boutwell'S charge from
one of utter neglect of duty to one of de-
linqucncy i'll its charge, it .lves Importance
TO his general statements ON the subject
by showing that he was right in the main
facts of the case.
There is great mystery about this
affair that is vet to be solved. 1t is bare
/ " possible that John Surratt is the only
missing criminal, and that when he Is
finally captured-as we trust lie will be
and hung, justice, according to human
laws, will have been fully melted out. But
till that fact is put beyond doubt, the I'M
preston will prevail in the public mind
that the great crime. which shocked the
civilized world. had lis concealed roots III
Richmond, within the volition of another
criminal now awaiting the award of justice
1t is this consideration which lends the
principal interest to the hoped for re-
capture OF John SuIratt-a wretch almost
forgotten by this time, and, 50 far is Ii,
alone is concerned, perhaps rs worthily
consigned to Oblivion lis any other fate
But il Is for the interest OF mankind thai
stern rctribuiiun should follow all til,
guilty actors III this memorable TRAGEDY.
whether they are found among the high OIL
tl,,. Inv
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-11-30

We understand that Secretary McCul-
loch has set down his foot against further
removals Of faithful and capable revenue
officers TO give places TO "reedy and push
Ing place-humtcrS. We are much obliged
Tor many of the removals hitherto made.
stree they have swcIleI our republican
maJontles; but no more are needed on
this account, and we think the business
might as'wcil stop here. We have not Il
doubt that the revenue of the current ifs
cal year will he considerably reduced by
the changes already made. In collecting
revenue from internal sources, experience
Is OF great value: a new assessor and col
lector cannot detect and prcc!ie roguerie>
and eraslons nearly so well rs their prcde-
ccsSOrS.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-11-30

1t Is reported that Mr. Stevens will pro-
pose committee of investigation into the
presidents course during the era of recon-
structlon thus far That may be wise, if
undertaken i'll proper spirit, as it will
bring forward all the facts necessary TO
throw light upon the national exigency.
But our members Of congress may rely
upon it that, in comparison with the
grand task Of securing the fruits of the ma
lonal triumph through the diffusion of
equal rights and the stability OF peace, the
people do not care straw about any per-
sonal or presidential issues and quarrels.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-11-30

Weather prophets say there will be for
ty-one SHOWS this winter, according to the
old rule: Add the day of the month of
the first snow, the day of the week, and
the day Of the moon together, and the
amount will be the number of SHOWS for
that winter.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-11-30

tons and amend old charters, most OF
which passed without question.
On the whole we think the results OF
the session are calculated to strengthen
the growing conviction of thoughtful men
that it would be much for the advantage
of the State if the House could be reduc-
ed to third Of Its present size, by doing
away with the ".rotten borough system
of representative for every town little
and bic: and the sessions OF the Leglsla-
ture be made biennial, instead OF annual.
- Burlington Free Pres.
SINGULAR DEATH On Friday last
Sydney Tompkins, wealthy farmer IN
Saltwater, Washington county, New
York, met with his death in very singu-
lar manner. Upon visiting his cattle
ward, he discovered that one OF his COWS
was in great distress in consequence of
the lodgment of 4 potato in the throat.
Mr.. TompkinS undertook TO relieve the
animal, and for this purpose thrust his
arm PARTIAL down the mouth and throat
While standing over the head OF the AMI
NAL the cow in her agony pressed her
head downward. and suddenly elevating
it again, caught Mr.. I. upon her horns,
throwing him several feet into the air.
In his descent he struck upon the paling
of a fence, one Of the pickets OF which en-
tered his neck, severing one OF the arte-
rics. from which he bled 10 death in a
few moments.
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WOODEN Goops-An effort Is being
made by some manufacturers OF WOODEN
goods to induce the owners OF mills
throughout the country 10 reduce the
hours of labor. or 10 rim their mills on
half time during the next ninety days, in
order to allow the trade 10 reduce the
large surplus OF manufactured goods now
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the protection guaranteed by the constitu-
ton of the United States
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Gen. John A. Logan, we hear from
" a'hln9ton, denies that he tavors the i'm.
parchment Of President johnson.
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g. Coupon bonds OF the Government
are good, although lost or stolen when in
the hands OF bona-iiir holder. The case
Is different with 1-;;0>. which are ISSUED
IN blank. but with the words --or order =
l'l>tcld of ''or bearer" printed om the
face. \ 30 note remaining thus in
blank. passes hy delivery. and Il bona tide.
purchaser can collect the same nofwirh-
standing ii has been lost or stolen. bat in
case the holder of the 80 fills the blank
space with his name. the note then b.
comes his property. payable To him or or-
der. aud he cannot thereafter br deprive
OF his title 10y any loss or larceny OF the
note. This is the law. notwithstanding"
his name may have been 80 SkilIlullv cx-
tracted 10y word or otherwise IL to leave
no trace of the name Ii the holder of
the note can clearly prove that his name
was once written clearly upon the face of
the 80. his title l. cool. notwithstand-
mo the cra>urc. and even against bona
Tide holder for value. and will be- reco"-
nIzrd by the treasury department. and up
on proof the note will he paid to him.
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LIE FREEDMEN IN kENrrCkY-Gcn.
jeff. {. DAVIS. trccdmcn> bureau COMM,
sloncr IN kentucky. in his report tor De
tober, SAYS there * Iarnc number of
freedmen at Covinglon who have been
driven from their homes in the nciuborinp
counties by threats of violence. is the
county authorities are making no efforts
10 provide for them. measures have been
adopted by the bureau for protecting
them from the rigors of the coming win
ter. Foriy-two outrages upon the freed
men have been reported, for which only
seven arrests have been made He states
that The civil authorities manifest an IN
difference in taking cognizance q! these
crimes, and that county courts are @ener-
ally prompt TO interpo>e their authority to
shield the offenders.
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TIE CHICAGO LAKE TINNEL-AIr
CheSErough. the city engineer OF Chicago,
formerly city engineer of Boston. under
whose superintendent the Chicago Lake
Tunnel has been constructed. calculated
that the centres OF the two ends would
meet within foot. The result shows Il
variation, according Ia one account. oi
nine and "A half inches, and bv another. OF
eighteen inclr>-prctty accurate figuring.
either wya. The completion OF the Tun-
mel will he celebrated hy a GRAND demon
>tralion on Tuesday Tie co.! ";' the
Tunnel will he about S6uU.0nO Il will
Vet take several months To construct the
the necessary works and lay the pipes Tor
distributing the wafer over the city. but
the great undertaking l. accomplished.
and Chicago will hcncrfor!h drink pure
wafer.
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