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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
INDIANA CONSPIRACY CASES

Final DecIsion of the supreme Court
Trial Of Citixcns by military COm-
missions UncOnstitutionnI Dissent =
ing Opinion as TO Congressional
Power.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette.
WASHINGTON, December II.
The Supreme Court to-day rendered its
full decision In the Indiana conspiracy
trials, otherwise known as the Bowles and
Milliran cases ex parte. The decision was,
as will be remembered, made orally just at
the close of the last term of the Court.
The questions disposed OF In this case and
two other cases heard with it, were as fol-
lows:
1st. On the facts stated in said petition
and exhibits, ought a W rit OF habeas corpus
to be issued according to the prayer of said
petition?
81. On the facts stated in said petition
and exhibits, ought the said Combdin p.
Milligan be discharged from custody, as his
said petition prayed?
3d. Whether upon the facts stated In said
petition and exhibits the Military Commits
sion. mentioned therein, had Jurisdiction
legally to try and sentence said Milligan
in manner and form as in said petition and
exhibits stated.
AS to the first two questions, tits answer
ed in the affirmative, and as TO the third
question, it is answered in the negative.
Mr.. Justice Davis read the opinion of the
Court, Justices Grer, Nelson, Clifford and
Field, concurring in.which as to the objec-
tion to the Jurisdiction Of the Court in the
matter, on the ground that there was no
suit pending before 1t. 1t is held that a
cause is a suit, and wherever there is pro-
ceeding before court brought to assert
any right by any person, that proceeding Is
a suit. In this case there was no appear
ance by the Prosecuting Attorney on the
part of the Government, but that is imma
terial rs to the question of jurisdiction, as
the appearance was not necessary to sustain
it. This language of the statute, providing
for certificate of division in any case,
where Judges are divided, upon the appli-
cation of either party, is intended rather
to enlarge the Statute than to restrict It in
a manner to exclude the right of appeal,
ia cases of this character, where only the
name of one party appears.
On the merits it Is neld that Congress
provided against such commissions, rather
than in favor of them. by the act of 1868,
and that Congress has not the constitution
al power to authorize such commissions;
that the Constitution is expressly against
them, and it is the supreme law of the land
in times of war as in times of peace. y.
Mr.. Chief Justice Chase read an opinion,
in which Justices Wayne, Swayne and Mil
Ter concur, dissenting from so much of the
opinion of the Court as held that Congress
did not have the constitutional power to
authorize military commissions, but con-
curing as to the answer given to the ques-
tions certified upon. The dissenting Opin-
ion holds that in time of war Congress may
authorize military commissions to try Of
fenses such as charged in the case before the
Court.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
Military Commissions UncOnstIIu-
tiOnnI.

You recollect that Democrats through
out the War claimed that Military Commits
sions werGconcerns that had no valid ex-
9istence, in consequence of having no con-
stitutional sanction; that the Courts were
the places in which to try civilians on
charges of alleged disloyalty, or for any
thing Of that sort; and you recollect, also,
that Democrats were assailed virulently
because they so claimed. The Supreme
Court of the United States on the 18th inst.
pronounced an opinion in what is known
as the Indiana conspiracy cases. The Court
has decided that Congress has no constitu-
tiOnal power to authorize Military Commits
sions; that the Constitution is expressly
against them, and w is the supreme lao Of The
land IN times Of War as in times Of Peace.
1t will be thus seen that Democrats had a
correct understanding of the Constitution
touching Military Commissions. Future
decisions will undoubtedly show that they
had very correct understanding of the
Constitution in relation to other matters
and that after all it was good thing to up
hold the Constitution, despite taunts, re-
vilings and misrepresentation. aa
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
Transfers of Real Estate.

The following transfers of real estate
were filed in the office OF the Recorder of
Franklin county, yesterday, Dec. 1S 1866 (:
John Moler to William House, nine and
one quarter acres of land in Montgomery
township, $500. q G.uas 81.
Elizabeth Medary to G. B. Wright, IS feet
4 inches off the east side of lot No.3, Of out
lot number sixty, of Msdary's addition to
the city of Columbus, $500.
James West to Elizabeth Latimer, two
acres ofland in Washington township $780,
J. j, &c S. S. Rickley to Maria Rickley, a
tract of land fifty feet front and one hum
dred and eighty-seven and half feet deep.
Also lot on High street, all in the city of
Columbus, $500.
Alpheus Moore to David Martin, one
hundred and one acres of land on Darby
creek, in Brown township, 5000.
Texas Niswanger to d. w. Desher, the
equal undivided half of in-lot No. 1856,
situate on Front street and Linn alley, in
the city of Columbus, $2250.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
santa clause HAS Arrived !

And has taken up his headquarters at
Knoll & Reimers', No. 2O3 South High
street, south OF the Union Block, where
you will find on exhibition fine assort-
ment of holiday fixings of every kind and
quality. Young men, if you want some-
thing nice for your lady-love, there is The
place to find it. This is the place where
parents can find all kinds Of Juvenile toys,
and everything that is nice. Do not fail to
call before making gyourpurchases, for there
you will find something to make the little
folks happy all the day long. Mr.. Reimers
and lady will take pleasure in waiting on
you and exhibiting the thousands Of differ
ent articles they have on hand Mr.. Reim-
ers will also pay strict attention to orders
for private suppers or parties.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
.Oid Bonrbons."

1t serves tie purpose of those who have
been entrapped into the advocacy of the
proposition that the Negro should be a
voter on equal terms with the White man
which is Impartial Suffrage-to say that
Democrats who dissent utterly from the
proposition are "Old Bourbons," and ''are
determined to grope in the past" 1t is
well enough to look into the past and to
endeavor to learn something of wisdom
from that past. True it is that Abolition
has triumphed in the liberation OF the
Slaves; but neither history nor Abolition
has yet succeeded in proving that the Afri-
can race, as race, are equal to the task of
carrying on civilized Government. No
such evidence is to be found in Africa-the
land in which the African has existed, ac-
cording to recent geological discoveries
since before Noah's flood. There not one
thing has yet been done tributary to civil
Government or civilization. That the un-
enlightened members of such barbarous
race should be made political power in
this country seems to be folly inconceiva-
BILE, If a harsher designation is not allow
able. Before adventuring upon an untried
and perilous future, it is sometimes we'll
even at the hazard of being called sold
Bourbons," ito grope in the past" and
educe light that may unerringly guide our
footsteps.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
Ohio Furnlture Company.

The Ohio Furniture Company, whose
advertisement appears in our columns this
morning, have enlarged their mandatory,
and increased their facilities for finishing
work to such an extent that they are able
to fill orders to any amount on short notice.
They employ none but the best of workmen,
aud therefore can warrant all their work.
They keep on hand all kinds Of furniture
that may be called for, together with the
best finished cane and wood seat chairs.
They have large lot Of furniture suitable
for holiday presents, to which they invite
the attention of ladies and gentlemen of the
city orcountry. Their warerooms are sit
mated in Nos. 9 and Gwynne Block, East
ToHn street, and No. 12North High street.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
BEAUTIFUL Elliptic Sewing Machines at
No. 4 Opera House.
A card.


James Naughton respectfully wishes to
inform his patrons and the public in gen
eral that his Dry Goods store will be kept
open each evening until eight o'clock dur
ing the holidays, in order to accommodate
the wants Of his customers.
In his store will be found a full and COM
plete stock OF dry goods, purchased at the
recent reduced prices in New York. He
takes pleasure in mentioning many of the
specialties, which are offered at the follow
ing prices: All the,best Prints, 20 cents
per yard-good Prints, II and 10 cents;
heavy Brown Muslins 10, Is and 20 cents;
Bleached Muslins, Hills Semper Idem, "a
only % cents; 4-4 do, 30 cents-other good
makes, 10 to 20 cents; dress goods in great
variety-good Empress Cloth and French
Merinoes at s1.OO per yard; the best EN-
press Cloths, $l.25-Freneh Meriuoes $l.50
the best goods and choice colors; Shawls,
cheap; Cloths and Cassimeres, cheap
Linen goods, cheap; great bargains offered
in Comforts, made of the best calico, only
81 so each; good Blankets as low as $3.50
a pair-the best from 5000 to $1,000. re
Please call and examine our stock. Bar
gains are offered. II .e...,..
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
Our Next Governor.

The Tidia Advertiser says: "The near
approach OF the Sth of January Conven-
tion calls forth suggestions as to who
should be nominated for Governor. We
have heard named in connection with the
candidacy for Governorship the names of
Hon. A. G.. Thurman, of Franklin; John
II. james, Esq, of Champaign; Hon. Theo-
dore Cook, of Hamilton; Col. George w.
NJ Cook, of Jefferson, aud General James
B. Steedman, Of Lucas" --.L
The gentlemen named above for Cover
nor of Ohio, are all eminently fitted for the
Office, and would readily be supported by
the Democracy; but as choice, we should
prefer Hon. Allen G. Thurman, as possess
ing many elements of popularity. He is
distinguished for ability-is a statesman of
enlarged views, popular with the masses,
and one of the most efficient public speak
ers of the State.-lMansfeh Shield and Ban
mo
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
opera HOuso.

The Opera House was crowded last night
with delighted audience. The beautiful
and romantic drama of Rosedale, was pro-
duced, with Mr.. L. p. Barrett as Elliott
Gray, in manner which at once made him
favorite with a Columbus audience. Mr..
Barrett was ably sustained by Miss M. E..
Gordon as Rosa Leigh, and the balance of
the company. Mr.. Raymond has spared no
pains or expense in the production of this
famous play, and he only seconds the
wishes of the citizens by it repetition to
NIGHT. .. tr .0 f.sr. .Hr- o.. tH.s.I .t.-"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
Pe,I,Iou. for Impeachment.

Up to the 18th only thirteen petitions,
having on them few signatures, were pre-
sented to Congress praying the Impeach-
ment of the President. This is slow busi-
ness, when it is taken into consideration
that considerable while ago blank petit
tions of this description were sent all over
the country for signatures. Notwith-
standing the slowness of the people in Pc
titioning for the infliction of such revolu-
tionary proceedings upon them, eighty
eight members of Congress have had the
fool-hardiness to vote for motion to open
the gate to Impeachment. The Mac-G-
Cheek Press was right in bewalling the fact
that Congress is given over greatly to inn
becilitV.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19

If the Southern States are sufficiently
regular and valid to pass upon the pending
Constitutional Amendment are they not
sufficiently regular and valid for all pur-
poses whatsoever? Congress, in submit
ting to their acceptance this Amendment,
has recognized them as regular and valid,
and in the face Of such recognition, how
can that body now reconcile it either to
Justice or propriety, to strike out of exist
ence those States and put in their stead
Tarritnrial Governmental?
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
rnhoning On Company.

The certificate of incorporation. of the
/" "Mahoning Oil Company" was filed yes
terday 10 the office of the Secretary OF State.
This company is associated togetherfor the
purpose of digging and boring for the pro-
curing of oil and other fluids in the earth.
and for refining and marketing the same,
and mining coal and other minerals. Cap
ital stock Sc 400, divided into one hundred
and twenty7eight shares OF $50 each-the
accounting Office to be in Jackson, Mahon-
ing county, Ohio. The corporators are
Jacob Welker, VIM. s. Kernohan and Henry
NJ. Osborn.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19

To THE DEMOCRACY OF FRANKLIN COUNTY:
You n,tifed and requested to meet at
the usual places Of holding elections, on
Friday, December 2s, to elect Delegates to
attend County Convention TO meet Mt the
City Hall on Saturday, December 30, at IL
o'clock A. NJ, for the purpose OF appoint
ing fourteen (l4) Delegates to attend the
State Convention, on Tuesday, January 8,
and to do such other business as may be
necessary.
The apportionment of delegates will be
based on the vote cast for Supreme,Judge
at the last State election.
One delegate for every fifty votes, and
one for fraction of twenty-five and over.
The Townships will meet from 2 to 4
o'clock p. NJ, the Wards from ", to 81
o'clock P. NJ, to elect delegates, as follows;
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19

There was quite a large audience in at
tendance at the Atheneum last night to
purchase the goods and wares on exhibit
ton for sale, and to witness the afterpiece
in the shape of Shadow Pantomimes. The
House is decorated in a splendid manner,
and the arrangements of the booths gives
beautiful effect by gas light. Having
been present during the pantomime per-
formance only, we are not prepared to give
full description of what is to be seen and
purchased, or of the arrangement OF the
different booths. From present appear
ances we judge that the Ladies' Bazaar
will be a success. TiHrar
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19

Tell your friends what Goes Cough Bal
sam has done for you; if it has cured your
child of a racking Cough, violent attack
Of Group, sore throat, or avoided threat
ening fever, which it certainly will do, tell
your friends of it, that they may also use it..
Old, young, rich and poor, all say it is the
cheapest and best cough remedy in the
world.
For dyspepsia, indigestion, pain In the
stomach, souring Of food, languor, fatulen-
cy and general debility, be sure to use Goes
Dyspepsia Cure. daw1w
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19

Heretofore THADDEUs STEVENS gave to
the public his testimony that the pending
Constitutional Amendment tfor refusing to
adopt which the South is soundly berated
by some Republican edltors) was not in-
teuded to be flnality when It was passed
but that additional drafts would be made
upon the South, degrading and humiliat-
ing in their character. A few days ago, in
brief discussion that took place IN the
United States Senate between Senators
WADE and SUMNER, Mr.. SUMNER said that
he did not accept the Constitutional
Amendment las finality," por did he Sun
derstand that Congress had made any such
agreement. He knew that certain pollti-
clans and edi ors had tried to foist such an
understanding of the Constitutional
4 Amendment; but there was no ground
for It,"
That's plain enough, we take it. There
was no understanding, implied or other
wise, on the part of Congress when this
j Constitutional Amendment was passed that
1t should be finality, even II the South
were disposed to adopt it. That 1t is Often
sive to the manhood Of the Southern people
every person possessing even ordinary in
telligence must know. The men who voted
for it In Congress knew as well as they
knew they existed that 1t would be so re-
garded; but had the South, in a spirit Of
self-abasement with an approximation to
precipitancy, adopted this Amendment, the
Radicals in Congress would have found 1t
convenient, or necessary for national pro-
tection," to demand the compliance with
further and more repugnant conditions
before the Southern States should be
allowed to resume their rights in the
Union as equal States. The argument Of
the Radicals, as illustrated in their acts, is
the same as the cartman's argument to his
horse, when he was loading his cart, Said
he to his horse, "if you can draw that you
can draw this" and so he kept
loading away until the poor horse
could notstir particle. Practically, say
the Radicals to the South, "ifyou can abide
the Abolition Of Slavery, the renunciation
: of Secession, the Reputation of the Con-
federate debt, there is no reason why you
should not disfranchise all your leading
and active men, and make voters out of the
Negroes" and SO they work away to ac-
complish this.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
The ssHooL,, pcddlcf--A sneak rhief.

The tHOOk'' Pcddlcf--A sneak Thief.
A mean and dastardly theft has just come
to om, knowledge, the facts OF which are
briefly as follows: A gentleman who a year
or two ago visited Europe, for the purpose
OF improving his health, but without effect
Teturued few weeks ago. He imme-
diately came to this city with the, ex-
pectaton of finding his brother, but was
disappointed. Havihgspent all his money,
he was compelled to sell part of his ward
robe and some other trinkets, and the
money he received for them had dwlndled
down to three dollars anda half and being
very sick and feeble, he applied to, and was
received into that charitable institution
known as st. Francis Hospital, where he
was kindly cared for until last Saturday,
when hearing OF his brother being In Buff
falo, he left the institution, and found shell
ter. at boarding house on Gay street, kept
by Mrs. Jones, until Monday. But when
about to leave, he found that all the money
he had was stolen from him. o10
A man who. has been selling shocks" in
market and on the streets, boarded with
Mrs. Jones also, and on last Sunday night
he had got up and rined the pocket of the
poor sick man. He was charged with the
theft but denied all knowledge of it. He
was finally searched, and the money was
found secretCd in the lining of his vest.
The stranger gladly received the money
and started for Buffalo. The police had
better keep sharp look out for this "Hook"
peddler, as this business is only blind,
He is what is termed sneak-thief.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
The COntinentaIs.

The Contnentals had fair audience last
night at Naughton Hall; but the house
should have been crowded. The song of
eighty Years Ago" was worth the price
of admission alone. The Continentals go
from this city to Delaware, and we can
promise our neighbors, the Delawarians,
one of the most pleasant and agreeable er-
tertainments they ever had in their little
city.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
necIinnin Prican.

An exchange tells that "a comparison Of
the provision market for the three months
just passed, with its condition during the
same period oflast year, will show a lffer-
ence decidedly In favor Of the downward
tendency this year." This may be true,
but we have failed to discover anything
large in this direction, except in the single
article of nOrk. -. - ~
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19

The decision of the Supreme Court of the
United States declaring the Test Oath un-
constitutional, which was promised the
public short time ago, is said to be STAYED
of at the instIgation Of Radical influences,
in expectation of Judge GRIER dying, who is
extremely I'll. Should he die, the oath will
stand as it Is. Providence, we hope, may
allow him to live yet while longer.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
Garter rLubrIcater Company.

The certificate of Incorporation of the
"Carter Lubricater Company" of Cincin-
natl, was filed in the office Of the Secretary
of State yesterday, for the purpose of per-
tectiug the oils Of West Virginia, without
distillation or the use OF acids. Capital
stock Sl5O,OOO-the incorporators are A.
Jackson Hoar, j. B. Carter, w. r. Coffin,
Joseph Peat, and G. L. Comfort.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
A Remarkable Fact.

That not single instance has come to
the knowledge Of G. W. Roback of a failure
of his Bitters to give satisfaction in the
of cases in which they have been
used, is worthy Of remark, and undeniable
evidence of their intrinsic virtue.
dec19-d&w1w
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
County CommIgsloner RS.

At session of the Commissioners of
Franklin county, held yesterday, the Audi
tor was instructed to draw an order on the
Treasurer for the sum of 5000 in favor Of
Frederick Beck, on account of the Infrm-
ary Building fund, r9~f non
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19

Call at Nos. G and s Gwynne Block, or at
No. IL North High street, for Christmas
presents, where you will find large varie-
ty at low prices. 19-d12t
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19

S. SELLEcK & Co. have been appointed
agents by Santa Claus for the distribution
of presents for the coming Holidays. Ev-
erybody will see the advantage of calling
at Headquarters.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
10 CAL NJ 10 w .


Selleck Sc Co. have the January Maga-
Zines" Cooley" and "Peterson," and the
rest, Call and get supplied.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19

JANIS NAUGHToN's Dry Goods Store will
he open each evening until So'clock till
further notice. $500" <til
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19

Orders left at j. Harris & Co.'s Store, No
36 North High street, will be attended to
by e. CoRNELIsoN.
I oct2T-tf 500 eTirfF
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19

PLEASANT and profitable way Of spend
ing an hour-at Kauffmau's.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19

JAMES NAUeHroN's Dry Goods Store viii
be open each evening until o'clock till
further notice. 2 sf# R M
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
Ohio Furniture ComUnny.

JAMES NAUGHToN is offering great In
in his price list Of dry goods.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19

JAMES NAuGHToN'sD Dry Goods Store viii
be open each evening until 8 o'clock till
further notice.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19

JAMES NGUGHToN's Dry Goods Store will
be open each evening until 8 o'clock till
further notice.
STAMPING, Plain and Machine Sewing
done by Mrs. Bartell, 263 South High street,
opposite A. @. Headly 6 Co. dec19-4ts
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19

STAMPING and Braiding at No. 4 Opera
House. tssr
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19

OLD SANTA CLAUS reigns supreme at the
Bazaar. Come and sce him.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19

BEAUTIFUL Embroidered Handkerchief is
at No. Opera House.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
ShawIs.

The largest and cheapest stock of Ladies
and Misses Sbawls kept in the city, will
be fonnd at
dec14-1w A, G.. HEADLEY & Co.'s.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
China Tea store.

The place to buy Teas of all kinds at prices
ranging from one to two dollars per pound.
Also, on hand Roasted and Ground Coffees,
and Spices of all kinds, at No. 1875 S. High
street-Goodale House.
dec7-3wd t.!Hr ENos BELLER.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-12-19
Piano Tuning,

JAMES NAUaHroN is offering great in
ducements in his price list of dry goods.