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The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-01-31
4 British View OF our situation.

- bAAAAHh NAth VI buE 0llMAAlnils
The London Times. in woll-considered
article on the rapid revolution now going
on In this country to effect complete
change in the characterof our Government.
thus concludes
The Union Is thus visibly passing through
q revolution, and a revolution, perhaps
more than any other, remarkable for the
speed Of its progress. lt Is barely n month
since congress met and ten days out of the
month have been spent In the recess. vet
this hriet time has been sufficient TO develop
a profound change In the American nation.
During the elections. and up 10 the begin
ming Of December nothing appeared more
chimerical than an attempt to impeach the
President. No respectable organ Of opn-
ion, no person In any position of response
bllity, advocated it; and the Republican
leader deprecated any suggestion of such
a proceeding rs aslanderous aspersion upon
the moderation and sagacity of their party.
But Congress has met and tested It's
strength. and. flushed with sense Of
power hurrics on from one position to
another until at last 10 boldly de-
clares that no obstacle shall be permitted
20 thwart the complete execution of its
Will. What was pronounced impossible
has become a fact and arguments rcproba-
ted with indignation are accepted and acted
upon, what Is clause Of the Constitution
that 1t should bar the way of the reprcseu-
tatiyes of the peopley A majority some
eighty years since pretended 10 enact laws
limiting the power of the majority of to-
day. Can any pretense, it is asked. be more
vain or idley And the sophism passes cur
rent, rs sophisms will which justify the eN-
cesses OF those TO whom they are addressed.
But the popularity ofsuch reasoning makes
the impeachment Of the President remarka-
ble as evidence of the length to which the
revolution has gone, and a hint of what
may come after. Tie fate Of Mr.. johnson is
Il trife compared ieith the safeguards of al
personal liberty and uHirerSdi freedom, tohich
are thus subjected 10 the unchecked caprice
gt ductu1 ing majority.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-01-31
An Adroit Negro Adonis.

A colored man had stuck to the rebel army
of Gen. Hood through thick and thin, and
was in high hopes Of being able to march
into Nashville and pay his respects to a
colOred society; and when he discovered
that the besieging army was retreating, he
determined to break through the lines, and
throw himself upon the mercics of the
cruel Yankees. He presented himself to
Gen. Thomas, hat in hand, and standing
very straight. "Where are you from p in
quired the General. Use Jest from de
army, sah." What army?" Mr.. Hoods
He's leavin', sab; he's leavin'." "Ah!I
thought Mr.. Hood, as you call him, was
coming into Nashville" ''No, sab; Mr..
Hood thinks he can't do hisself justice in
Nashvillew
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-01-31
Dntics and Powers orthe pr

Says the Philadelphia Age.
Now. this question is a plain and simple
one. The President of the United States is
the sworn defender of the laws and Con-
sttution. lt is his solemn duly 20 protect
the people in all their inalienable rights,
and he must do so at every hazard and at
every extremity. II any body of men. no
matter whether they call themselves a Com
greSs, or assume any other legitimate dis
guise, attempt to override the Constitution
and set at naught the laws, the President is
bound to call to his assistance all the
means within his power to resist the
usurpation, and in doing so he will be
thoroughly sustained by the loyal masses
of the country. The time has gone by
for mere speculatiOns upon this subject
The day is fast approaching when
stern and deliberate action will be
demanded We do not pretend to
mark ont any course for the President
or for The people. Both know their duty,
and we honestly believe that both will act
well and wisely il the great crisis ever
arises. The Democratic party wants peace,
and has llbOred mcessantly with that sin
gle end and aim. BY no act or counsel of
that great and timc-honored organization.
rs full Of life and vigor to-day rs it ever
was i'm the history OF the Republic will any
other fate betall the nation. But of this the
wicked men who now are striving to ruin
the best government the world ever SAW.
may rest assured, that if the President Of
the United States, in the discharge of his
high constitutional functions calls upon
the people of the States To rally around the
banner of the Union, they VIII rush to its
defense more freely and tearessly than
they ever did before to save from destruc-
ton "the common bond and common broth
erhood."
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-01-31

MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE.-The human
monstrositics known rs the Aztec Chill
dren," have recently been exhibited in
England. The London papers report that
they were married in that city on the 9TH
inst. The London Herald devotes con-
siderable space to a description of their ap-
pesrance, dress, the guests, &C., "among
whom were Lord WILLIAM LENox and DR..
BREWER, the Radical candidate tor Col
chester, who has taken an active part in
forwarding this marriage, on the ground
that it will be for the happiness and well
fare of the pair, who are decidedly much
attached to each other
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-01-31

THE TARIFF AND BOND WAR.-A Wash
ington correspondent says that a bitter
controversy is in embryo between the
manufacturers, wool-growers and iron men
on the one side, and the Government bond
and note holders on the other, The former
have commenced operations by an on
slaught on the tax laws wherever they
operate to their prejudice. If they sue
ceed it is thought that an immediate and
immense decline in Government securities.
and an unprecedented rise in gold. will
ensue, with prospect of Government
bankruptcy and final reputation.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-01-31
MICHAEL HARTNETTs ESTATE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has
IN been appointed aud qualified as administrator
ON the estate OF Michael Hartnett late OF Mont
gomery county, Ohio, deceased. All persons in
debted 10 the estate are requested 10 call and set
tie their accounts with tho administrator.
Dayton, November 20, ls6o-deidsw
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-01-31

eE- The House Committee on Foreign
Affairs have agreed to report the Senate
bill indemnifymg Maine and Massachusetts
under the Ashburton treaty. The amount
is between S2,OOOOOO and S3,OO0OOO.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-01-31
Vegetable Ambrosia

Is the most popular HAIR RESTORATIVE OF
the day. Il Is cleaner, more richly perfumed, ana
is warranted 70 restore gray hair to its natural
color; stop lis coming OF; remove daudruf from
the scalp, aud prevent badness. Read the follow
ing home te-timonyG
CERTIFICATE.
The following is 10 certify that | have used
RINGS VEGETABLE AMBROSIA for the past
six months, and have found in Il all that is
claimed for 1t TO perform. My head has been near
ly bald for several ycArsWll he safe in sayiu for
six years, at least-and by adhering to the direC-
tions In the gse Of the AMBROSIA, / am proud to
say that now have = hne growth Of healthy hair,
whilst all other restoratives have failed. l can
also testify rs to its qualities in restoring gray
hair 60 its original color, having seen it tested by
my most intimate friends. know it to be Supe-
rior to all other rcstoratiyes What do know /
know from experience in reference to its proper
ties and " ould recommend IL to all As being the
best article in market. WIN NJ. uIPPARD,
Dayton, ohio, August %, 1866.
+. NJ TUBBS Il co, Props, Petcrboro, y H.
For sale by all Druggists in Dayton, and every
where. DR.. w. W. STEWART.
au25daw3m Wholesale Agent Dayton. o.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-01-31

gS- There is a certain spot on the coast
of the Island OF Mackinaw which is inhab-
tied by set of loreckers, who, since the
lighthouse was built in 1852, havenot been
compelled to buy barrel of ,hour or a
bushel of wheat-they obtain all their sup
plies by aiding lake craft in getting cast
away.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-01-31

sS~ President JUAREz, of Mexico, wrote,
on the lst of January, to Washington, that
he is friendly to this Governments that his
troops are steadily advancing upon the
capital of Mexico, and are victorious every
where. He will remain but 4 short time
at Durango, and move with his forces to-
ward the City of Mexico, where he soon
expects to be. He says he does not pur-
pose to cede any territory to any foreign
power whatever.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-01-31
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ has been appointed and qualified rs admins
traitor Of the estate Of Henry Michael late OF
Montgomery County, ohio, deceased
l9w3 5. q. MASSLICH.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-01-31
NOTICE.

BLOOMFIELD a. OTIS, manutaC-
turers of fPianO-FOrIes,--WARE ARERooNs, 6ib
Broadway, New York Our Pianos are acknOwl-
edged TO be equal IL not superior IN tone, durabi
ity and finish TO any sold in New York or else
where. WARRANTED FoH SEVEN YEARS. Price
price Inst dec29-5mow
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-01-31

~ IL has been demonstrated that a car
20 of 6O.OOO bushels OF white wheat was
delivered by sea in the port of Philadel-
phia, on New Years day. from san Fran
cisco. at less cost of transportation than
the same amOuntof wheat could have been
delivered in that city from Chicago by
railroad.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-01-31

Cg- The safe of the Treasury of Fulton
County, Ind, was bored into and opened,
last week, and $1,000 safely gotten away
with.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-01-31

ssS- Ina photograph case tried in the
Circuit Court of Washington, it was proved
that 2l,OOO cartes de visite of General Lee
were sold Immediately after the surrender
at AppOmattoX.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-01-31

- Since Cameron has been elected to
Congress it is said that Morrissey thinks OF
resigning on the ground that evil commu-
nicatiOns cOrrup good morals"
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1867-01-31

NHTUIINV HHu IHTWHt UIHTNNVBl
Troches are used with always good success.
SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS
willhnd 7roch5s uscfulin clearing the voice when
taken before Singing or Speaking, and relieving
the throat lftcr an unusual eNertion of the vocal
organs, The TFooAss recommended and pre-
scribed by Physicians, and have had testimonials
rom eminent men throughout the country Being
an article Of true merit, and having Jrosed their
efficacy by test Of many years each year finds
them in new localities In various parts Of the
world, and the 7-ocAes are universally pronounced
better than other articles
Obtain only "BROwN's BRONCHIAL TRO-
CliES," and do not take any of the Worthless lni-
tati0Rs that may be offered.
sold everywhere in the United states, and For
oign Countries, at So cents per box no2Oiw6m
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-05-13
The Last Wager OF RnttIe in Enrlnnd.

The Last Wager of Battle in England.
An English paper says;-"There has died
IN birmingham poor old man, one event of
whose history forms an important mark in
the progress of civilization in England, espe-
cially as relating to the old barbarous mode of
setting disputes, and trying causes by the
wager OF battel' The deceased William
Ashford, was the last person who was chal-
lenged in an English court to meet in single
combat, man whom he had accused as the
murderer of his sister. On the 26th
of May, 1910, beautiful young
woman named Mary Ashford, in her
twentieth year, went to a dance at
Erdington, without proper protection. She
left the festive scene at a late hour, accompa
MED by young man named Abraham Thorn
ton, farmers son in the neighborhood. They
were last seen talking together at a stile near
the place, but next morning she was found
dead in a pit of water; and there were evil
dences that she had been murdered. General
suspicion pointing to Thornton, he was arrested
and tried for murder at Warwick assizes, in
August; but, though strong circumstantial
evidence was against him, the defense, which
was an dLibt, obtained a verdict of mot guilty.
1.-THE feeling of surprise and indignation at
his acquittal was so intense that new trial
was called for, and an appeal was entered
against the verdict by William Ashford the
brother, and next of kin to the murdered girl.
Thornton was again apprehended and sent to
London in November, to be tried before Lord
Ellenborough and the full Court of Queens
Bench. Instead of regular defense by argu-
ments, evidences, and witnesses, Thornton
boldly defed all present modes of jurisdiction,
and claimed his right, according to ancient
custom, to challenge his accuser to fight him,
and decide his innocence or guilt by the
wager of battel.' His answer to the Court
was, Not guilty, and l am ready to defend
the same by. my body He accompanied
these words by the old act of taking off his
glove and throwing it down upon the floor of
the court. ..
cat this stage of the proceedings William
Ashford, who was in court, actually came for.
ward, and was about to accept the challenge
by picking up the glove, when he was kept
back by those about him. With what wonder
did the assembly, and indeed the nation, ask,
Can a prisoner insist on so obsolete mode
of trial, in such a time of light as the nine
teenth century p But with greater wonder
and regret was the judgment of the Court
was received; for, after several adiournments, it
decided, in April, 1878, that the law of England
was in favor Of the wager of battel' that
the old laws sanctioning it had never been
repealed; and that, though this mode of trial
had become obsolete, it must be allowed.
Thornton was therefore discharged, and, being
set at liberty, left England for America, where
he died in obscuTity."
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-05-13
The Ease Dave OF Pompndour.

OF feeble health-her visage was pale and
thin, and she had expectoration of blood in ner
yOuth7-the charms of person which had at first
enslaved the King vanished in the course of
three or four years, aud she speedily became
mistress OF mere form and ceremony. success
sion OF younger beauties gratifed the passions
OF the monarch, while Madame Pompadour had
to rely for the maintenance of her ascendancy on
the power of habit, which was all-engrossing
over SO feeble nature, and 10 the lneXhaust-
BILE devices which intrigue and her accomplish
ments in the arts OF pleasure and amusement
afforded her. To sustain herself on the slip.
perry summit she had need of daily and hourly
anxiety and care. The secret pangs and fears
OF such a life were incaculable. She was
obliged to be on the watch for every change OF
the Kings humoT, to keep constant watch on all
his actions, to divine all his thoughts and wishes,
and to be ever on her guard against both male
and female conspiratOrs and their jealous contrl-
Vances. Envied by all the light women OF the
court, despised and set at naught by the minis
yrs IN the early part of her reign, hated by
ne @ Whole nation, and vilhed day by day in
DSssnd SuIeSs ss lampoonS and pasquinades, which
hsTs.u Iom mouth to mouth, her life was eX-
rosit uste1 IN continual struggle to maintain her
frase fP oS Aho the smiling Sultana, the mis-
III ~ ~ t1 q I3hen chdfedur, the Unsuitable chan
ort;o II, e ne hlngs prodigaity, would retire from
br "a 49," ts a. IeAnausted with the efforts which
OF her apartment throw herself down pn pi'boJ boJr
seat before her waiting maid and LET loose a
torrent OF complaints on the b,tternase ~ ~
destiny Her strength failed her Hnder ~
severity OF the daily ordeal which was the ne.
eessity OF her positiOn; and when her iieo ,, ne
thus been expended Is slave OF rovai canrina hau
she was. SIS D'ATgena0n says, as much forgotten
by the King and all Versailles few days Az,
her death as though she HAD never existed'N
IkdjnbnTgh ReUIel0. ,es. r.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-05-13
DRY GOODS.
PRICE q WOOD,

PRICE q WOOD,
N. w. CORNER EIGHTH AND FILBERT,
HAVE JUST OPENED
new lot Of White Plques 5O Sc. Co. 75 80 cents and
1900 yards Plaid swiss Musllns at % cents
Handsome Plaid Nainsook Muslins.
Nainsook Stripe Musins.
SOFT Finish Cambrcs Jaconets, and Nalnsooks.
swiss Mus and Victoria Lawns.
Handsome Marseilles Quilts, etc. etc.
LINEN GOODSI LINEN sOODsI
Re linen Towels ias s 5 3d. IS. % g. and 90 cents.
Scotch liaper by the piece, very cheap.
50 PoweT-loom Table LiGens e2X, u.s. 80 cents, and
ti'Oo.
"a Bleached Table Linens, SO cents per yard,
Linen Napkins and DOylies.
MUsLINSI uUsLINs!
Best makes Blsached and Unbleached Muslins at
the very lowest market prices.
CalicOes, fast cOlUrs l213 10, 1874, and 20 cents.
American and ScOlch Ginghans.
a cheap lot OF Black Apacas, from auction.
Fine Quality Colored Alpacas.
Plan Coored All-wool Delaibes,
Plaid eilk POI Inns 81 per yard.
bargains in aides and Gents Hosiery and Gloves.
ladies' and Gents Linen Cambria Hdkis,
A large assortment of Linen Fans.
Best Quality Hoop SKrts
PRICE &c WOOD,
N. w. Corner EIGHTH and FILBERT sts.
N. B,-Good Quality Bonnet and Trimming Rib
bons. 1922
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-05-13
4 MODERN KNIGHT-ERRANT.
The PnM Nam Gn-ette SAWS

"a month ago there died at Stockholm a man
who had been for half his life knight-errant of
Tree dom. For thirty years of the last half cen
tury Major Myhrberg was to be found lighting
wherever the cause of liberty appealed to the
sword. The old martial spirit OF the Vasas and
the 'madmen OF the north which brought
such glory and loss to Sweden, seemed to find
a moOe embodiment in him. mere strip
ling, he abandoned the peaceful career for
which he had been prepared by his education
at Upsala. He sailed for Portugal, passed
into Spain, and fought bravely against the
French invaders, by whom he was captured and
carried to MarseilleS Such q bird could not be
Gagged We find him free again, and enrolling
himself in a body of French volunteers who
under the command of General Fabvier strug-
gled desperately for Greece. In this war Myhr-
berg performed extraordinary featS of valOr as
q cavalry officer. He maintained himself and
men for six months in 1927, in Chios, against
the Turks, and, at last outnumbered, brought
away safely the major part of the force under
him. At Koldohr he had leg broken by the
bursting OF shell. Recovered, and in danger
of capture, he swan with his arms to friendly
ships off the coast. Gordon, the historian of
the war, says of him:-'He was the best and
bravest of the Philhellenists.'
"Greece free, he rested in France Till the
Polish war of 1880 called him to the side OF the
insurgents He penetrated Austria, and swan
the river Wiechsel under the fire of Austrian
Sentinels. AS General Langermann' he COM
manOed u brigade in Rubinskfs division of the
Polish army, and took part in all desperate and
hazardous enterprises of the war. Mieroslaw-
ski lauds enthusiastically che behavior of Lar
germann's brigade in the fatal battle OF Ostro-
lenka- Myhlberg mad two horses killed under
nm, and his sabre shattered by vmuSkeI
shot. Wben, IN ue hottest part OF Gne uSuI,
the odds had left him with only hand
full of men, reinforcements came, and
their leader asked Myhrberg where his soldiers
were. There he answered, pointing with the
hilt Of his broken sword TO the heaps Of dead
and the living handful. Myhrberg was cap
tured by the Russians and sent to Siberia, but
he escaped on the ejourney-thapks, 1T is said, TO
the wlliul neglect of a Russian general, who had
Obligations to the Swede's family. Once more
he entered the field; this time in the country
where he won his spurs. Spain was conVulsed
by the struggles of the Christinists and the
Carlists ana here Myhrberg fought for the last
time. He returned to Sweden in 1910. His
country has honoTed him with great funeral,
and to us he seems worthy of these few lines OF
biOgraphy,"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-05-13
LLTERARY STATISTICS.
COOK coLnEcrIoNs IN RURoPE

Some interesting figures have been pub
lshed by the Italian Statistical Bureau in re-
gard TO the relative wealth in book collections
Of different European States. The results are
New-York tribune., 1867-07-24

John, L. Keller sporn aud cJamined by Mr OdTTtngon
Have lived here since 1902 know JOhH TTppctts' am
foreman Of the United States H0rseShccinK ouvp anu
have hired Tppetts h0rsesIOer MS fepu'auoh ior
truth and veracy was very good. 49,
Edmund Rocket and eraDted Dy nv OaIrng0n
Am 76 years Of age: live In Prince George County MO-
know JnO. Il. ppctts; knew him before no Knew hinse
IAughterl; know Tppettss family we John pore one
Of the best characters Of any young man in tne couny
BIZ Mr.. Brudey-Haye lived In Prince GeOrges % years
was not born there know old man Tppctt ne is one OF
the best citizens In the county; know MT watson who
liys near by live a miles from Mr. TippetG part or
the time lived near HOrse-Head: have known lJno
Tppetts since child and never heard anything
against him. and when his country WAS IN need. no de-
fended tt never heard anything against him. except the
"SeS1Ahp
o Is Mr. Watson seOesh, A. No. Sir sn9 he won't Say
anything against nppetts
VIM loud s6OF1 and examined by Mr. CdTTfgton-
Have known Tfppetts three months, and never heard
ANYTHING a9ainst his character Tor truth.
osepK u OnlcIdzer and e1nndtd bb Mr. Caring
ton~Know John T. Tippetts. and have known him since
January worked In the Same tshOp with him, and he
bears excellent character. =, =, -,
Job Oode,, s,oora aud examined on Mr.. Ca,TiH0top-
pes,de IN have resided years have
known John r. Tippetts since January 1; ho worked
with me his conduct was always good; never heard his
obaraoterquestiOned. ..
E,toene Bo,pen siOOr,, and examined By Mr. CdrTnGto-
live at Monument Lot am q mounted messenger Tor
Col Bell Hars have known Tppetta for eight months,
and associated with him Ultimately never know
q man who would doubt nppetts word. a.. .
AT S45 the Court took Q recess until 10 O'Clock TO-
morrow,