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New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

The curious proclamation of Andrew john
son, concerning distractions, which We printed
the other day, is partially explained by cir
cular issued yesterday in the great name OF
the said A. j., which instructs all heads of de-
partments to circulate the proclamation among
their subOrdinates, and point out alike to each
trembling girl in the Currency Bureau, and
to every postmaster from Nasty down.
and to every soldier from U. 5. Grant
to any other man, that they are one
and all "strictly TO observe the require
"ments" [of the proclamation "for an
earnest support of the Constitution of the
United States" This cdict has sent constcr-
nation into the bureaus, and the alarmed
Office holders see in it tolerably broad hint
that they must actively and zealously support
"my policy" or speedily give place to the
hungry fellows who have been out in the cold
ever since the political demise of tho Old Pub
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

When the Cuba telegraph cable was nearly
enough completed to be used for the transmits
sion of business, our correspondent at Havana
attempted to send us a Dispatch but Captain
General Manzano refused to allow any press
dispatches to pass on the plea that the line
was not yet open Why it was not open his
ExcelIency neglected to state; nor is it easy to
see why newspaper correspondents should be
debarred from the privileges usually accorded
to the press, unless-which is very probable
the political news was not Of that cheering
character of which the Captain General would
have it. But the arbitrary suppression of news
is neither good policy nor common sense.
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

When the Supplementary Reconstruction bill
was under debate in the House of Represent
atiyes last July, the COpperheads, speaking by
the mouth of Mr. James Brooks, pointed out
the course which they wanted the President to
follow in case the bill became law. 81 know
"not what the President of the United States
" will do,n SAID Mr. Brooks, but L know what
al would do. would send Sheridan to Massa-
chusetts and Maine, and would send Sickles
" to Walrussia to teach the Esquimaux" The
President has improved a little upon his teach
ers. He has sent Sheridan where his loyal
admirers will have no chance to honor him,
and where there is just a possibility OF his
getting scalped, and Sicklcs has been relieved
of command altogether Mr.. Brookss remarks
show that the Copperheads understood long
ago who were the right and left arms Oh the
nation in the reconstruction business.
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

The result of the California election has taught
the Union party both in New-York and through
out the country wholesome lesson. 1t has
taught lis that we can never afford either to
indulge in family quarrels or to nominate any
other than unexceptionable men. Party chlca-
merry was allowed in California to effect diVi-
sion in our ranks, and the enemy rushed IN at
the breach and beat u.s. Moreover, oDthe two
Republican candidates for Governor neither
had any real strength. The personal record OF
one was not clear the other had no record at
ALL The Democratic candidate, on the other
hand was gentleman OF the highest personal
character No wonder we were beaten. Now
let us take this lesson to heart, and make no
more wicked blunders.
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

We see that the Tammany Committee have
appointed a subcommittee to make an address
to the Democracy. 1t is composed of John
Fox, NJ. II. Brennan, G. II. Purser, T.. b. Hart,
G. c. Cornell, Albert CardozO, and p. B.
Sweeney. This address will be q remarkable
document, each member of the committee being
engaged on distinct section of it, Mr.. Fox
will show how much more money the Super
vsors might spend if only the Commissions
were abolished; Mr.. Brennan will dwell upon
the virtues of Mr.. Tweed and his general hon
esty with the city's finances; Mr.. Purser, who
is said to be the Shylock of the
Ring, will urge that the fees to clerks
of street opening commissions be doubled Mr.
Hart's special branch is unknown. Albert Car
dozo will urge that no one shall be eligible TO
Office who does not deal in whisky, and no one
shall vote who does not drink regularly. Mr..
Sweeney will dwell upon the profits of the
Chamberlain's Office, telling lis among other
things how much it cost him to be nominated
and confirmed as well as the names of those
with whom he divides his enormous profits.
We had hoped to have Oakley Hail. who is the
most vrtuous man in the City OF New York,
to write something about the purity of the
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

The war between the Merchants Union En-
press Company and the old Express Companies
has eliminated in the decision of Judge Bar
nard in the case of Waterbury agt. Ross and
others of the Executive Committee OF the Mer-
chants Union Express Company. The judge
in learned and exhaustive opinion, which is
published in full in our columns, denies the
motion by the plaintiff for an injunction and
receiver, and dismisses the case, and states that
the Merchants Union is not only solvent but
owes no debts, and has several hundred thOus-
and dollars in the treasury. beside $l5,OOOOOO of
unexpended capital.
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07
POLITICAL.
CALIFORNIA.
THE DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY ABOUT 1000.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6.-The Democrats
have carried the Legislature, and the muncipa,
ticket in San Francisco by overwhelming maiOres The
Union party elects one minority Supervisor School Di
rectors Returns from the interior continue To
swell Haghts majority, which may reach 5000.
The entire Union State ticket Is defeated, and 1t is
doubtful il one Union Member of Congress Is elected
The result is astounding to both parties Nothing
was expected by the Union than the defeat Of Cor
ham and two or three Others OF the State ticket
The returns are not nearly full but 1t Is believed
that a large number of Union voters absened them
selves from tho polls The Democrats VIII have a
majority of the state Assembly but fourteen Senator'S
ont OF twenty who held over arc Union and this
may secure a Union majority In the senate Du' tho
election of Republican Senator to succeed Senator Con-
ness is now impossible Mr. Hasht addressed meeting
last night claiming his election protest against corrup
ton and extravaganza, and in opposition to Chinese and
negro suffrage and the reconstruction policy OF congress
The Union papers urge renewed efforts to carry TIE oco
Der election
The maort les reported in 27 counties show HaSht to
be 1900 ahead The counties 10 hear from VIII generally
give Democratic majorities.
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

As the Associated Press agent teleg.1phs US
that The New- Orleans Republican newspaper
denounces Gen. Sheridan, and holds him re-
sponsiblc for the July riots, we may as well
say that this Republican is the organ of the
friends of Gov. Wells. Some of its owners the
General denounced as bad men. We do not
Judge, not being fully informed; but if the
criticisms of The Republican upon Sheridan
are as malignant, false, and persistent as some
of its criticisms upon men with whom we are
more familiar, then its abuse is more welcome
than any kindness.
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

We take little interest in the stories about
Grant and Johnson having had high words.
They are rumors Such stories can either come
from Johnson or Grant. The latter's reticence
indicates that he is not the author. Any story
which has President Johnson for an authority
must be cassed with that variety of news
which during the war was generally attributed
to an Intelligent contraband.' The President
has propensity for talking by the hour to
newspaper correspondents who will print what
he wants printed. We advise our readers to
be wary in accepting these Conversations
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07
A CoPPERHEAD ALARM SOUNDED.
MASSACHUSETTS.
L. 4 - ll..1. & NAfnrnn.tnr NJ

The Freedom CluO OF W Orcester, MISS, bdVo
adopted the following resolutions;
Res0red. That deeply regret the fase ana erhcOus
couseryas of NaOna. Senators Our own sOn among
the number) that allowed them, after adopting sure
method OF reconstruction, adjourn leaving the eXecu
ton thereof in the hands OF proved ana aTtiu traitor
whose doom had long been pronounced by an IN
dignant people and should have been executed Dy ms
constitutional impeachment and deposition through their
proper representatives IN Congress assembled.
ReSoiced That unless Congress be Immediately reassen
bled by the united call OF the speaker OF the House ana
the President OF the Senate and unless the Generan-
Chief OF the Army positively refuse 10 transmit the as
organizing orders OF the Executive fear rrcmedlaDe
mischief to the South ana great damage 10 the enuro
country.
Resotred That the people look to LeutGen. Grant to
acquit himself Ike man. and be strong III ills ehel-
gency and To IL that the Republic receive no harn
while a drunken President is performing Caglyes pro-
posed feat OF shooting Niagara and alter
ResOired, That the peoples confidence II unshaken IN
the hero OF Winchester and the pacler or Louisiana anu
Texas who would no more consent TO have open mac
adamized road for perjury IN the South to please per
ured President than 10 hs egons routed IN the sue
nandoah by Juba Early Ana the eye OF the nation WIN
eagerly follow the waving plume OF sheridan tlA MS
ascending star eliminates IN the Capitol
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

yigilant Just now the President hoids inc
game. and loudly declares he will play 1t, Con-
gross and country whether or no. The hand
that might make a check mate is poweress.
We do not imagine that any circumstance can
arise in which the President may not oyerrule
Gen Grant A Rebel Deputy Marshal of the
United States is more powerful to-day tnan the
General of the Army. The removal OF Sickles
shows that. We think there Is one move that
would have ended the business. Suppose, when
the President directed the military com
manders practically to disobey Grants
order and make and unmake such regu-
Iations as they pleased, the General had
said to the President, "By command
{" of the Congress of the United States, in law
" plainly written, | decline to have the powers
" expressly delegated to me in any way
amended, miscOnstrued, or limited, and
therefore respectfully refuse to issue an or
L" der which compels me to violate my duty"
What would have followed9 Grant would
have done just what the country and Con-
gress want, what the law in spirit directs, and
what he can only be excused from doing on
the plea that he is part of the Executive-a
hand, finger, or fOot-and only amenable to
such laws as the President permitted him to
respect.
Perhaps we take wrong view OF the matter
| We write rather to state case and suggest In
quiry without giving absolute advice. we re-
spect the trying position of the General OF the
Army, and desire in no way to dishearten him
or limit his usefulness by unjust criticism. But
we beg him to look well to his duty. 1t Is high
and perpexing; but God does not place men Ill
those positions for an unwise purpose. We be-
seech him to stand like a wall between the Pres
idcnt and freedom, and we beg him, whatever he
NAV do. to feel that he can make no error in the
ewes of this nation on the side of an energetic
support of Congress and the country.
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07
DELAWARE.
TIE EQUAL RIGHTS PLATFOR,

THE EQUAL RIGHTS PLATFORh
The following are the resolutions adopted at
the Equal Rights Convention held at Wilmington on tho
9Th inst:
ord That the theory OF our government the claims o. Impartial
faithful
dnsEd that the right o suffrage be extended u
them with all other loyal citizens and respectfully pe
ton Congress confer ts right at TIE earliest possible
period By legislation may deem right aud appropriate
esolUsd o Delaware there does not exist epab
OF government because Of the eEcrson OF large nuor
her the enjoyment ana exercise OF
uoc rights because 0f the inequality OF representation In
The Legislature whereby less than oehaf OF The eIeas Weld s
call Congress 10 assure u US the
guarantees the United states In eyeU pareaat
e,olref recognition by law OF The entire equal
y Of all without regard 70 color III al ci' aai po
ca rights privileges and the protection aud u the
enable 70 u "hA1eFeE position i ''"sa
and Intelligence qualify him 20 hoA
Rofr9 That We confidently Congress 70 adopt at is ap
proahng session will edcigi remove ever obstacle
10 eeenrucou faithful execution OF the hks aud sustain
those military who earnestly and hre eniaor
ng 10 carry Will Of people aud Of their chosen representa-
Rsoed That staang uDon thes principles ard having 40 motive
but TO happiness peace and penaaeace OF our country ana
content 70 wait through
the Providence Of tod Republic ss bs
established upou the basis o. virtue ani justice
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07
THE FALL BOOK TRADE SALE.

Book trade sales originated about 40 years
ago in this city, the place where the United States
otol now stands the intersection OF Fulton and Pearl
ats Afterward between 1890 and $780, they were con-
Quoted Broadway Courtlandtst, by MI johnson,
Mr. COwperthwait, and others Mr.. COwperthwait was
hfterward publisher In Philadelphia ffter 1910 the
business conducted in Broadway by Mr.. James 4.
ards and Pratt Mr. Bangs in few years became asso-
ciaed with Mr. Cooley in the business and the retire
nent of the latter the hrm OF Bangs. Richards Pratt
was formed. Mr. Cooley had gone TO Europe, and
he returned 10 the country ne resumed business al
being conducted in PsrrOw. There at this time for
year two book trade sales publishers contributing to
both Finally the business gwen 10 Mr. Cooley through
the influence Of the Publishers Association formed about
under the auspices of this Association that the famous
festival of the Crystal Palace was gwen IN 1884, where
200 authors and editors were sumptuOusy entertained
tcipated in the pOstprandia festivities MIR Cooley
ained the business ard soon after associated with linn
Mr. Keyes, well known the trade for his pleasing ad-
dress and ready wit. Mr. Leavt, the present head OF
the trn. succeeded Mr. keyes in the partnership and on
the Mr. Cooley in 1865 associated with him
Mr. strebegh. for many years employed and for time
The sale yesterday showed no dinlnuton in interest
over the previous day 1t was begun with the invoice Of
of of their books Bancrofts History the United
vol the British EsSaysts cioS cit tom Sn9 IS VS
62tc. vol. Edmund Burke's complete works, II vols
crown Syo 81 as; sparkss American Biography Is vols
I6mo, cloth, 65c. a vol Walton & Cotton's Complete
Angler, 16mO cloth, 81 Mrs Glarkes Concordance to
sto cloth te a vol DR. VIM. Smths Dictionary Of Bibl
cal Antiquities vols, Svo cloth, 81 S5 vol Smiths
Dictionary Of the Bible svO. CLOTH s. 65 Blacks General
Atlas OF the World, fOOscap half morocco sl6 the
Wayerley Novels, foOlscap 6yo cloth, u vols 81 81 vol
Is noticeable that the Speeches Of Andrew Johnson
of which so copies were offered the trade price beng
q 60 sold at sac set Of AudubOns Birds and Fishes
of America In II vols, royal SvO the invoice Of Geo X.
Lockwood sold at $50 The Diamond Edition OF Thacli-
erays works consisting OF Pendenuis and the
sold at 76c The sale closed for the day with the invoice
of Messrs. TcknOr Fields. OF these we notice Mrs.
Brownings Poems vos s5c.; Companion Poets, vols,
81 66; DcQuincys Writings ~ vols, 674c.; DlckcnSs
Works-the Diamond Edition vols with the ustic-
lions eos and the Charles Dickens edition. Elmer
sons WORKS yos Gic.; HavthOrnes Works, best edi-
ton, IA vols, Vi TO- Mrs. JamesOns Works 10 vols 65c.
and LonEelow's Poems, vols, 81 62. The cabinet
edition OF lOngelOws Poems sold at $ 80 and the blue
and gold at 95c. The sale to-day will begin with the IN
voice OF Il. Is. Peterson Brother OF Philadelphia.
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New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

The Board of Audit is doing swimming
business and has already examined some mar
vellousy impudent claims-almost as impudent
as their own demand for double salaries, on the
ground that they act for both the city and
county. This Board needs careful watching !;
but we are informed that so far no represent
ative of the Citizens Assocation-who claim
to be the watch dogs of the municipal treasury
has appeared before them.
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

The Secretary of the Treasury will show in
his next report that over $12O,OOO,OOO of our pub
lie debt was paid during the fiscal year ending
June 80. In the recent monthly statement OF
the debt there was an error for once on the
right side: the entire outstanding debt, less
cash in the Treasury, is S2,492, 1886 %, or
S12612, ,13O less than stated.
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

During the last two years every regiment i'll
the city except tho eth has received from she
Common Council a stand of colors worth $3.50
and costing $3.50. There is no use in rcmon-
strating with the Board of Supervisors but
the National Guard themselves are involved in
the disgrace of this swindle. They have no
business to ask for gifts which reflect discredit
both upon those who give and those who re-
cniNn
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

We are delighted to be able to record a re-
markable piece of enterprise on the part of one
of our cotemporaries. The World yesterday
published, in the form of special telegraphic
dispatch from Washington, the official CORE
spondence relative to the efforts of our Govern
ment to save the life of Macmillan, which The
TRIBUNE printed as long ago as the 9th Of
Auu1lst
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

California returns, which have grown worse
daily, have at last touched the lowest depth.
The Democratic majority on Governor is 5000;
the Legislature is gone, hook and line, and, OF
course, United States Senator with it; and,
TO fill the cup, we are told that it is doubt
full if a single Republican Congressman is
chosen
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07
THE TRIBUNE IN EUROPE.

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New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

The Times is astonished that within the
present century "no woman has ever won dis
"tinction as dramatic author" Did our neigh
Dor ever hear of Mrs. Inchbald9 She wrote
some twenty plays, several of which still keep
the stage, and her labor belongs quite as much
to this century as to the last And Mrs.
Mowatt unquestionably won n name as a dra-
matist and good deal of money beside.
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07
THE PACIFIC COAST.

SAN Francisco, Sept. 6-Great preparations
are making the State Fair which opens next week
Sacramento. Native silks and cotton fabrics will be ex
hbited
The tunnage arrivals az this port for the month
August comprised 2Il vessels cearances, IL. . -.
Japan and Hong Kong dates are received 10 the ~
and 10th ult The news is unimportant. a.,
The Kentuck Mining Company has declared a dV
dend OF SIS per share, amounting TO <OOOO.
Legar tenders Il Q1lA.
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

The French Minister of War officially states
that the recent Salzburg Conference was
nothing more than meeting OF coincidence
over the fate of Macmillan. There was some
conversation on political affairs, but no
alliances or combinations were planned.
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

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New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

A set of Democrats calling themselves tlls
United States and National Union johnson
Men have been holding an "encampmcntr at
Washington. The last encampment of tho
Johnson men was at Appomattox Court-House,
where they surrendered to Gen. Grant.
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07
KANSAS.

THE FEMALE SUFFRAGE CANVASS.
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 6.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Cady stanton and Miss Susan Anthony Of Newlok, ad-
dressed very large audience here last night IN favor Of
female suffrage Mrs. Stanton's argument III favor OK
equal rights pronounced by The state Journal to be tho
finest Grafton ever delivered in Kansas vigorous can
yass ia being made favor ot striking the wors White
and male from the state Constitution.
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

The Hon. John A. Kasson is now at Berlin
on behalf of the United States to negotiate, II
possible, a postal treaty similar to the one just
concluded with Great Britain.
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

bench, and back door influences with judges
but Oakley is so much engaged in writing dog
oerel rhymes for the Sunday papers that he
had 10 be excused.
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07
THE INDIANAPOLIS sAENGERFEsT.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. GA heavy rain st0
this morning interfered materially with the singerft
nic but clearing of about noon, large number ',
present During the afternoon addresses were maSe
Senator Morton aud Judge stallo OF Cincinnati. the ~
In German. The festival winds up tonight with ~
ball nj Fest Hall.
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07
NEW-JERSEY.
THE NEWARK CHARTER ELECTION.

THE NEWARK CiiAkIEh ELECIloN'
The meeting of the Young Mems Union Re-
publican Central Club OF Newark, at the City Hall on
Thursday evening. attended by all the members and
the important matters which were submitted 10 the Com
mittee relative she coming charter election were earn
esty discussed and promptly disposed of The reports
from the various Wards satisfactory ana tho
organization for the campaign is being consummated
with vgor and completeness
A CoPPERHEAD ALARM SOUNDED.
Mr. David Naar, Chairman OF the Democratic
State Executive Committee has published an address to
the faithful informing them that in his opinion the free
institutions Of the country have been deeply injured and
continue to be mperied by the principles ard policy OF
the Republican party. Having said which, Dir. Naar re-
column OF persfaSe about the ten states OF the
Unon whch-althOugh he does not say t-arc learning
that slavery has been abolished This patriots address
is finished of thus The issues OF the last few years
have passed away. The vital questions for the present
are Shall the coOred people be granted the right OF SUI
frage by change OF the State COnstltutl0nf Sha the
Congress OF the United states usurp the constitutional
powers OF the by ordaning who shall and who
Shall not vote Those who answer in the Affirmative
must 20 with the Republicans those III the negative with
the Democrats. There - middle course Tor patriot
to pursue"
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

lie Functionary. Some attention to the pack
ing of trunks probably would not be out OF
place among clerks of extreme Radical tenden-
cies, for the Constitution is evidently
watching them.
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07
THE COTTON CROP,

MEMPHIS, Sept. 6.-Accounts from varia
portions OF Mississippi represent the cotton worm as h
ing made its appearance but SO far the cotton has D
tanned little damage The corn crop Is represented ast
precedented in that state. The new cotton crop Is
ing into market very slow The weather Is clear ahuL
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

Later reports from Alexandria doubt the re-
lease of the English captives in Abyssinia, and
the preparations for an expedition in force are
still going on,
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07

Andrew Johnson is getting hit on all sides.
The Conservative Convention of Alabama has
lust resolved that "the President is not the
Federal Government"
New-York tribune., 1867-09-07
BALLOON ASCENSION.

WORCESTER, Mass, Sept. 6.-The final iss
sion OF Prof Kings balloon, the Hyperion" took u
from this city at three o'clock this afternoon. Tnb
fessor accompanied by i've passengers The oasi
took north easterly course.