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The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1867-03-27

REVENUE mAxEs. Tho reduction IN
LAKES Under tie amendment tothe IN
tcraal revenue law takes effect on and
aiter March 2, 2,1tl367. All exemptions
date ifom the morning of that day. The
income tax now to be returned upon the
income 81 last year viii be paid accord
TO the new law. $1,000 thus returned
IS exempt and NIL above that pays q
uniform rate. Of five per cent. The re .
turns litil now be made IN March, instead of
May, as under tile old law.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1867-03-27

%Wih Gen. Sheridan in Gen. Lees last
Campaign, NY Stah Ohiccr.
The New York herald., 1867-04-02

Ben Butler In speech in Congress made
very noisy, rash and precipitate charge against
the President the other day Of having pardoncd
. batch Of deserters at the instigation of .
democratic politician in West Virginia, in
order to enable the men to vote the democratic
ticket in that State at the election in October
last Itappears from the facts that Butler slightly
overshot the mark. His charge upon President
johnson had a. little effect as his great military
attack on Fort Fisher. 1t turns out first, that
the men pardoned were not deserters at all,
which demolishes the primary clause in the
charge Next il appears that the men were
not restored to their rights as citizens on the
application ofany politician, but by the recon-
mendation Of the surgeon of their division, who
established the fact on his own knowledge that
they never deserted, nor were they tried by
court martial for desertion. In the last place
it is shown that the pardon extended TO these
soldiers was not issued BY the War Department
until nearly month after the election in West
Virginia took place; consequently they were
not pardoned for the purpose OF voting With
these facts on the record what becomes of Ben
Buffers malicious charge on the PRESIDENT :
Mr.. johnson has enough to carry on his should
ers without being burdened with such silly and
groundless attacks as this. Let justice be done
though the heavens fall.
The New York herald., 1867-04-02

The internal revenue receipts, according to
the official statement, from the first Of July,
1866, to the end ofMarch, 1867, nine months Of
the fiscal year, amounted to two hundred and
fourteen million dollars. The income tax has
not yet been collected. Should the amount Of
this tax, when collected, equal that Of 1866, the
total internal revenue receipts for the year will
exceed the estimates. II is probable that with
the revival Of business the income for the re-
naming quarter will be proportionately larger
than that Of any Of the last three-quarters Of
the fiscal year. On the whole there is no
reason to fear deficiency Of revenue from this
source. The Treasury evidently will be in
prosperous condition when the Secretary
makes his next financial exhibit. II Is to be
hoped that Congress will not take advantage
Of this to squander away the public money, as
IL has done lately, but that 1t will apply por-
ton Of this large income to the liquidation Of
the national debt, and will reduce the burdens
Of taxation as much as possible.
The New York herald., 1867-04-02
The Re,elutlsn in m.y.i.

There appears to have been a complete
upset Of the recently existing order Of things
in the republic of Hayti. If the reports that
reach us are correct the insurgents had not
only obtained possession Of the capital, but
President Ge6rard was actually on his way -
Jamaica in q French man-ofwar. Several
other French war vessels were expected at
Port-au-Prince to enforce French claims and
it was regarded as not improbable that tho
return troops from Mexico, under Bazaine,
would be called in to assist. All this Is very
curious. Hayi was once French possession,
the language Of its people is French, and
France has always regarded It's loss with NOR
tiacation. II Ia singular coincidence, to say
the least Of II, that this fresh revolutiea
should break out just as the MeEicsa
expeditionary force was on its way home ana
within easy reach Of the island If the French
were again to secure possession Of it it would
compensate them for the disappointments OF
the Mexican expedition and help to pay ths
cost of it. Spain made desperate effort =
obtain ST. Domingo, but failed, owing to the
blundering manner in which she went about
It The European governments evidently TO
gard the island as prize worth securing, ana
we should not be ct all astonished to learn
that France had stirred up this fresh revolu-
ton in order to afford her pretext for seixinA
uD0n IL
The New York herald., 1867-04-02
HumSus By Acs Of Censre...

One OF the latest acts Of the present Congress
was to pass q bill in relation to the american
Atlantic Cable Telegraph Company of New
York." giving IT the "powcr and privilege to
lay, land and operate its cables for twenty
years" &C., &c. This bill was approved by the
President. The necessity for the passage Of
such bill is not obvious. In July, 1866, a
law was enacted making the laying Of cables
"over, under or across the waters Of the United
States" absolutely free to any companies what
soever upon their subscribing to certain easy
conditions-conditions from which the above
named company Is not exempt Where, then,
was the necessity for special law In the
The New York herald., 1867-04-02
A Fair Declsion-Meassre for Measure.

Justice Hogan delivered decision at the
Tombs on Sunday morning, in the case of some
young women who were brought before him,
charged with disorderly conduct, to which no
exception can be taken. It was alleged, and
indeed proved by ocular testimony in court,
that the dresses of the ladies were little too
short for propriety-a little too low and
little too high at the same time. The Judge
decided that as style Of costume more OBJ
jectionable in this respect was adopted and
tolerated by the public at certsin theatre
every night there was nothing disorderly In
these four girls wearing an attire which was
evidently more modest If the authorities and
The New York herald., 1867-04-02
PERSONAL INTEL tIGeNce.

Governor g. Il. Churchill OF Albion; General T. V.
shsoklefosd OF New York. and Prsta, OF Pratsvie,
are stoppng at the 81 Nicholas Hotel.
Judge scrusham, OF Yonkers, n. Y; l.. s. Adams.
o San Francisco; Colonel George Hartman, Of Virginia,
and W. O. Cransheld, Of Panama. are stopping al tne
Metropolitan Hotel
yiscount Southwell OF England and G. H. Thornton,
OF England are stopping 81 the Brevoort House
Governor Levi Underwood, Of Vermont; Colonel ":
NJ pennson OF San Francisco, and NJ De Beistegue oe
Msrico are stopping at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
senator James r. Dooii.te, OF Wisconsin, General ,.
r. Wool, Of the United Staies Army, and Congressman
9. T. Hulburd, OF New York, are stopping " the Assos
HouoA
The New York herald., 1867-04-02

present case Perhaps it was thought that the
passage Of this Law might give the creduious
public . notion chat 1t conferred an exclusive
privilege for twenty years. That supposition
would help TO sell stock, no doubt, though Of
course no such exclusive privilege could be
given In view Of the law OF July, 1866
The New York herald., 1867-04-02
Legislatins In Albany for this City.

Ae8h9l1th0B In AIDuny IOr tuin WY
There appears to be great deal of useless
work going on in the Legislature about sub
jects connected with this city, such as inAu-
merable railroad jobs, new Tax Commissioners,
the demands for an advance communication for
the Emigration Commission, and 80 forth All
this kind of Legislation should be laid aside.
Tho constitutional convention will meet in .
few weeks, and we look to it to give us n
entirely new and original system Of govern
ment for the city from the start, which In tho
first place will embrace the consolidation Of
New York, Brooklyn and Williamsburg ints
one great metropolis. In the next place We
want one responsible chief magistrate, who
will make his own appointments, clothed solely
with executive power, and having ono Beard
Of Councilmen, whose power shall be strictly
legislative, with authority to investigate
charges against municipal omcialA We tAea
look 70 he convention to provide whelesens
govsrnnent iof tho State, on the principles e
The federal government : II fhiS ,oan bsAsas
'by the csnvs6tion-and n proper men sss
elected itoaa DO done-thereis is No necea1ty
for any ners 4A~S at Albany fof fAis NY.
They should be all dropped at once. ,ee
The New York herald., 1867-04-02

Iapsrtaat vete Message from the Maysr.
Mayor Hoffman yesterday transmitted > vste
message to tho Common Council, giving his
objections to the ordinance authorizing The
purchase of twenty-five years 6le Of the Nsw
YoRK HERALD tor the city library, at cost Il
two thousand dollars. The Mayor in this i'm
portant document Acknowledges the greet
value Of flle Of the HERALD extending beck
quarter Of century, but he thinks it woulA
be Of no use in the city library. II wouaa
seem that he has but poor opinion Of The
literary taste of our city ofacials.
The New York herald., 1867-04-02

tho public recognise the ballet costumes Of
the Black Crook as the standard OF morality
In dress, why should not the police justices
measure their decisions upon this point ac-
cordinglyf
The New York herald., 1867-04-02
The Post Omce Site-Report sf tho Special
C0mmittoo.

The Pest Omce site-Report ef tho Special
Cemmitteo.
The Special Committee Of the Common Coun-
cil-Messrs. Gilmore, Lamb and Hsrt-ap-
pointed to consider the propriety Of repeating
the resolution authorizing the sale Of the lower
portion Of the City Hall Park for Post Office
site, made report yesterday, in which they
clearly set forth the Objectionable features Of
the proposed sale. They show that the shape
Of the plot of ground Is unified either for
convenience or display in the architecture
that the property proposed to be disposed of
for half million dollars is worth from two
million and half to Eve millions; that the
noise would render the location peculiarly ILL
adapted for courts Of law; and that the erec-
tion of the building in that part Of Broadway,
with the necessary accumulation of mail
wagons, would seriously increase the OBJ
struction of the lower portion Of the city and
augment all the evils Of which the people are
clamorous to be relieved On these grounds
they recommend the passage Of . resolution
repeating the authority to sell the objection
able site to the general government
AT the same time report was presented by
Alderman Webber, from the Law Committee
of the Common Council, urging that the city,
by the passage Of the former resolution, author
izing the sale, is in good faith called upon to
carry the contract into effect Alderman
webber forgets that the Common Council did
not give its consent to the spoliation Of the
city, and that, independent Of all other con-
siderations, the attempt to dispose Of piece
Of property according to some estimates worth
Eve million dollars for FIVE hundred thousand,
should alone be sufficient to induce the Board
to reconsider its action and stand forward for
the protection of the city. The Law Commit
tees report was laid on the table by the sig
nificant vote Of fourteen affirmative TO nine in
the negative. The report Of the special CON-
mittee was laid over for the present, at the
request of the chairman. 1t should be taken
up and acted upon at an early day, so that the
general government may proceed at once to
secure desirable site for Post Office in the
old neighborhood Of the Five Points or else.
where.
The New York herald., 1867-04-02
ANU $ e NJ ENrs
Broadway Theatre.

Broadway Theatre.
Hiss Mhggis Mitchell commenced the frst week Of .
limited engagement this avors theatre last eveanG
The house was crowded from parquet 10 gallery BY .
highly fashionable audience The piece presented uas
Fanchon Miss Mitchell sustaining Of the title
role, The appearance Of the fair oomedienne the
signal for . most hearty ovation, and at tho end
or each act Miss Mitchell received enthusiasts
all before the curtain Miss Mtcheil's impersoua-
tion Of she character OF the Cricket ID too wen
known to require any criticism; IL will b
sufficient to repeat the assertion that 10 Of ths
most original and clever creations with which Mes YORK
play goers delighted. Miss Mitchell sup
ported by Mr. James W. Collier in the character Of
Landry. This gentleman Ii fast gaining promtnent
position upon the stage. His rendition OF the r6s of
landry Is worthy OF praise his acting being very natun
port accorded BY the stock company was In oil respscs
sood .a .4.4
The New York herald., 1867-04-02
THO 6ssult 10 cenneoticst-The Republican
Defeat.

Tho Eesult u Conneoticst-The Republican
Defeat.
The election held yesterday In Connecticut
has resulted in the success of English, the
democratic candidate for Governor, and the
defeat Of Phineas 7. Barnum, the small swim
ding humbug, for Congress The two events
consistently go together; for they are closely
connected and follow each other in the
natural order Of cause and effect. The
republicans Of Connecticut have sunk
under the weight Of woolly horses, Fejee
mermaids. old Joyce Heth. learned seals,
fat women living skeletons, dwarfs, six
legged sheep. double headed calves and
other monstrosiHes, ~ tho democrats of New
York went down under the load OF John
Morrissey and Fernando Wood. Hawley owes
his defeat to the seifconvicted humbug and
bogus Snowman, a. Hoffman was indebted for
his u the prize fighter, faro dealer and
copperhead. The election Of English Is not
triumph Of democracy, but . vindica-
ton Of common decency and morality. A
party that could nominate and support for the
Congress 0f tho United States such . man as
the Snowman Barnun deserved and met defeat,
just as party that chose for its Congressional
candidates John Morrissey and q Fernando
Wood merited and encountered overthrow.
For some years Connecticut has cast her
vote against the democracy. Her majorities
have sometimes been rolled up by thousands
and sometimes been counted by hundreds; but
she has kept her faith unswervingly and has
maintained her stand steadily in the Union
ranks. That she has now fallen back from
grace is to be attributed, not to any abandon
ment or weakening Of republican principles,
but to the simple fact that the dominant party
made nominations not ct 10 be made and
abused the trust and confidence Of the people.
The result in Connecticut may be product
i've of substantial and important benefit to the
country at large. If its lesson shall be read
Alright it will teach all political parties that,
however great tho strength they may possess,
they cannot hope to outrage the selfrespect of
a community with impunity In their nomina-
tions for important representative Offices they
must have regard to common decency and pro-
priety. Bad men frequently succeed in gaining
public positions. but their qualities are seldom
known in advance Of their election, except
when the large majority Of their constituents are
Of the same calibre with themselves. But when
. great political party boldly puts before Q
respectable community candidate notoriously
undeserving sf support 1t does 80 at its own
hazard, and cannot wonder if the rebuke it
receives reaches beyond the immediate cause
Of offence This has been the case in Connec-
ticut; bat if the defeat Of HawIey through the
noninatio1 e Rernpm sAafi have the effect sf
MAILING All pelisical parties moro careful u
the selection Of their candidates, the result will
not be greatly leelsred by any sensible repuH-
hoaA. wv ]
The New York herald., 1867-04-02

Tho Atlantic and Great Western Railway.
It will be seen by our London correspond
ence, published to-day, that the affairs of the
Atlantic and Great Western Railway are look
ing up By the general panic last year, which
affected seriously all railroad property, and
especially through the failure Of Sir Morton
Peto. the stock, bonds and affairs Of this rail-
vs. became greatly depressed. 1t appears
also that there was q combination both here
and in England Of speculators to injure the
road as we'll a. Mr.. McHenry, the gentleman
who, it is known, organized this important
enterprise. We are happy TO see that, after all
his difficulties and suspense, the crisis is past
and Mr. McHenry has triumphed. A meeting Of
the parties interested in the railway was held in
London. From the proceedings we learn that
Mr.. McHenry win continue 20 bc tho saastsr
and guiding spirit of che road and that he y
preparing 70 devels his rare abilities 10 make.
it what it ought T. bs. Tie measures agreed
upea at the meeting Eere what he recon-
mended. The committee, which b composed
Of man Of high character and position, Win
work in accord with him. Thus there is good
prospect Of seeing this magnificent broad
gauge railway, that connects New York with
St Louis and ell the great West, placed in .
prosperous condition. II is probable that Mr..
McHenry may be sent to the United States to
accomplish this. There is no doubt that under
the new order Of things the value Of the stock
and efficiency Of the Atlantic and Great West
ern Railway will be greatly increased.
The New York herald., 1867-04-02

With all due respect 70 kaaanieiio and Fra Dies''c.
w give the Crown Diamonds the first place in Auoers
extensive repertoire, and hail their appearances at the
Olympic last night the brightest jewels in English ~
French opera From nrst 70 last, from the bsauufss.
plahtvs opening andane Of the overture 70 the ccn-
cutng loyal chorus Of the courtiers amid the ruins
the monasy Of st. Hubsrs in the brilliant salons OF shs
Mnsser Of Police and in the royal palace ITSELF nash
varying scintillaions Of melody and harmony and
delicious solos, duets ros choruses and orchcsraons
somt dialogue that explains the romantic adventures OF
the young Queen OF Portugal. Beside such work the
Bohemian Girl, Mariana, Rose Of Castillo ana Al tnss
nncsucs ID was with few exceptions, finely rendered.
by The Richnss troupe Miss Richings 70 mot LouieA
Pyne or 4 Nadd but she sang the horid trying MUSIC
o Cstarua acceptably Want OF space Forbes us en-
.erng into further details We may add however that
Castle CsmpbeI Psakes and particular hra Seguin,
we're exceent and the chorus and orchestra sans
The New York herald., 1867-04-02

beliigerent rights, the Monroe doctrine, and the
French Intervention in Mexico and ne has accu-
mulated mass Of diplomatic correspondence
on these subjects which would occupy one
printer at least hundred years TO put In type
and what does 1t all amount tot A muddle
and medley Of positions. promises, doctrines,
demands, concessions, facts and arguments
that would puzzle even Prince Gortscnakon 70
make head or tail Of, much % he Is said to ad-
mire Mr. Stewards diplomacy.
Satisfied that all these labors were doomed
to the cobwebs, Mr.. Seward, since the collapse
Of the rebellion, has been aiming at some
thing in the way Of diplomacy moro
tangible, positive and enduring. And 80 ior
the last two years he has been nosing about In
the West Indies for the purchase of an isiand'
or half an island, or naval station, or COAL
ing depot, and has failed only from the want OF
the ready cash. Next we end him % mediator,
contriving South American peace convention
In Washington: and then we have him planning
q grand surprise for Macmillan, which ends In
the wild goose chase Of Campbell and Sher-
man. He missed oil his chances In Mexico
and let slip ell his neutrality chances in.Canada
with the Fenians. He has lost many golden
opportunities for grand results; but may they
not all be excused in this grand achievement,
this Napoleonic idea of Russian Americas
Here is matter for sensation in Paris and
London, and for demands upon the Gar for an
explanation Here is an opening for the aoqui-
sition Of ffty thousand Esquimaux, every man
Of whom can drink half gallon Of fish oil for
breakfast. And yet we are told that this treaty
will be rejected The rumor, we guess, was
intended for the Connecticut election but as
that election is now over we expect the Senate
will be better prepared to consider the ques-
tion whether this mighty republic shall halt in
its grand career or advance to the North Pole.
The New York herald., 1867-04-02
the WAR IN PARAGUAY.
~~~~->>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~ TINE ATLANTIC cAetf TO TINE NEAALD.
The Allied Propositions Of Peace.
LoNDox April l. lOoy

The Brazilian mail steamer from Rio Janeiro hss a.
rived at Lisbon.
She brings the report that an American man-ef-wx
had gone up ths Paraguay river, bearing propcstisa
from the allied South American Powers consainins ths
basis Of negotiation for peaoe, obe submitted y Pss
dent Lopoz ..s
The New York herald., 1867-04-02
Stndt Theatre.

The Ragpcker Of Paris, . drama OF the sensational
school, in FIVE acts and prologue produced at the
above theatre last night with Mr. Bogumi Dawson IN
his celebrated character OF Jean. The q
his appearance In this character together
audience and the efforts Of the actor literally
pplanded throughout the whole piece. He was ably
Supported by the efficient company belonging 70 the -
bblishment .....
The New York herald., 1867-04-02

TONY PASTORS OPERA HOUSE. 2oi Bowery. --coMc
vouAL1n. MR0Ro MiNsrRELsY BURLRsauEs BALLET DIVER
xIssRas sMr. &o-TMs EIyER RATS OF NEw YORK.
The New York herald., 1867-04-02

NBw YORK MUSEUM OF ANATOMY sis Broadway.-
HAD RI0ur Arm PROssr-THE WAsHiS6fos
rwus-.wcyDxRs NATURAL HisroRY scIrycI ANr AsE
LSoruREs DAILY. Open from A. NJ. till lUP n
The New York herald., 1867-04-02

HOOIEY' OPERA HOUSE. Brookiyn.-ErHiorrAx MrS-
sxssLsK BALLADS DBURLksoUEs.-srREErs BRo0KLyN
The New York herald., 1867-04-02

CHARLEY WHITES COMBINATION TROUPE At
Nechanlcs' Hall, <72 Brosdwsv-IH VARIETY TI0sr
LAuGHAsLs KSrsR rArSxKSrs.-rHE FExALE CLsRxs
WAa
The New York herald., 1867-04-02

WITH AVENUE OPERA HOUSE, Nos . and I West
Tweuty-foavth street-3RITFN CHRisrT's MISsrRsLs
Era,orrAs MNsrRxLsr, BALLADS, BURLrsoUEs. &c.-TsE
BosD BoBsRRY-BLACK CROOK.
The New York herald., 1867-04-02

KRLIY LE0N5 MINSrRgLs. 72o Broadway. oppo-
stet the New York yots-IS SONGS DANCES Eco
sssorrss. BURLHsaUTs, NpER-LEoS-MADAcAscAa
BAIGkf TROuPH-N0RnA-1Cf L'0S PARLE FRANCAIs.
The New York herald., 1867-04-02
AMUSRxENrs THIS EVENING.

BAN FRANCISCO MiNSrRELS 5s5 Broadway, opposite
The Metropolitan Hotel-TN ETHIOPIAN ENTERTAIN
snsrs, Siso,Ho, DANCING AND BURLssouEs-rHg BLACK
COOx-EkaLisH OPERA GERMAN ACCENT.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-13

or whether he intends to keep things in their
present unsettled and threatening condition.
If he shall sign the bill, all will be well.
Should he, however, veto the bill, it will
doubtless be promptly passed over his veto,
and then he must either back square down,
and execute the law, or by refusing TO do so,
make q clear and imperative case for impeach-
ment.
We welcome the passage Of this bill, there
fore, not only as right and wise in ITSELF but
as just the thing to bring matters to a dis
tinct and unmstalIable issue. We may as
well know at once whether our Government
is a Government of the people, through their
Representatives in Congress assembled or
whether the arbitrary will of one man is to
usurp the place of constitutional law.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-13

A SOUND AND LOYAL DEclsION.-The Su-
preme Court of the District OF ColumDla mas
unanimously decided that Rebels cannot prac-
tise before it. They hold that the late decision,
by bare majority of one, of the Supreme
Court in the Garland case, does not apply to
or bind the Court in the District. The able
opinions read by Chief Justice Cartier, and ny
Associate Justice Wylie, not only enunciate
good sound law, but they are in harmony with
the feelings and judgment of the loyal masses
of the land. Let us rejoice that there is one
United States Court, at least, where the spirit
of the infamous Dred Scott decision does not
bear sway.
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A Test Measure.

TIE prompt passage by the House of Repre-
sentatives, yesterday, of Mr.. Eliot's bill for the
orpanization of State Government in the
State Of Louisiana, promises to bring the
reconstruction question to head very soon.
The bin win doubtless pass the Senate without
DELAY. We shall then see whether the acting
President intends to cooperate with Congress
in restoring peace and order to the country,