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The national Republican., 1867-01-01
OUR THREE LEGGED STOOL.

Upon the first page Of our paper to-day
will be found the opinion Of the Supreme
Court, (so-called at present in congressional
circles,) which enunciates some principles
which the progressiyes Of the hour would do
well to ponder. Our fathers, the founders Of
our Government, discussed all fundamental
political questions as warmly and sifted them
as thoroughly as any government makers
that have lived since Moses. The fathers
recognized the truth that the triangle is the
strongest thing in nature, that throughout
the universe triunism gives the greatest pos.
sible strength. The triangular pyramid will
stand for ages, the three legged stool never
topples over. Our Government stands upon
three legs-the legislature. the executive and
the judiciary, powers designed to sustain the
entire governmental fabric under all pressure
from without, while they maintain their rela-
tive positions within.
In the political excitement Of the hour the
persons who have been elected TO Congress
proposed, some Of them, to knock out one
leg OF the stool-the Executye-and find
ing another leg-the judiciary-in their way,
they also propose to knock that out.
Then we should have Government upon
one leg, (somewhAt shaky occasionally viz
Congress. Now, q onelegged milking
stool" will stand as long as milking maid
sits thereon with her own good legs making
tho triunity, but il the old COW kicks, or the
pedal extremities give out, the stool topples
over and some milk is liable to be spilled.
Those who would disturb the legs of our
Government should be careful that th5y
have no real estate titles to be disquieted,
or Government securities to be deprecated.
The political party that attempts to cripple
either of the well.prOportioned legs placed
under our Government stool by the fathers,
WIN WI soon get upon its last legs or else the
Government will be overthrown.
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
A GIGANTIC LOBBY SCHEME.

We have seen q autographed circular,
signed by one "JoHs LvNosros, Secretary,
&c." Of the Merchants Union Law Com
pany," so-called, Of New York, and addressed
to one Of the banks Of this city, proposing
to "opposo measures pending in Congress
for the further curtailment Of the currency
for compelling all such banks to redeem their
issues in New York, and for prohibiting them
from receiving or paying interest on bank
balances" &C., and soliciting each bank to
contribute to the expense Of the same by
transmitting retainer" "say one-tenth OF
one mill on each dollar" Of each banks
capital, l." being in the proportion Of $40 on
each 100000 Of such capital"
We observe upon the circular referred to
the name Of "CALEB CUSHING" as "Presi-
dent"l It appears by the subjoined letter
that Mr.. CUsnNo's name was used without
his knowledge or authority. This is the
most gigantic lobby scheme that we have
ever known since FrELD's Atlantic Cable
lobby was perpetrated. This LIVINGSTON af-
fair is for the special purpose Of defeating
the financial plan Of the Secretary Of the
Treasury. We shall watch the ring" with
considerable interest, and report progress.
In the meantime we think that the banks
will do well to rely upon the experience and
considerate Judgment Of the Secretary Of the
Treasury and the deliberate action Of Con-
gress. ...a. w
The Honorable Mr.. CUsHNo's letter, which
follows, is rather crusher upon the hopes oi
Mr.. LIVINGSTON:
.... .r. wAsHnaTos, December 10, 1865.
SIR: have this moment read with sur
prise and indignation Autographed circular
addressed to the First National Bank Of
Baltimore, and signed by John Livingston,
as secretary Of the Merchants Union Law
Company, proposing the presentation oi
petitions to Congress on the subject Of the
National Banks, in which circular my name
| is introduced as an officer OF said company.
beg leave to assure you that this circular
has been issued without previous intimation
TO me, or any knowledge on my part, direct
or indirect, OF il, or Of the object which il
proposes; and that the ascription to me
therein Of the title Of an officer Of such com
pany is the unauthorized act Of Mr.. Liyings
ton.
1t might be deemed superauous for me
to express uncalled-for opinions Of my own
concerning the proposed objects Of the circu
lar. But the occasion seems to call on me
to say that so far as ! entertain any formed
opinions on the subject, those opinions are
in accordance with the views officially ex
pressed by yourself.
And l may be permitted TO add that
whatever my opinions might have been il
that respect, l should not presume TO OBJ
trude them upon the Congress Of the United
States
have the honor to be, very respectfully
| G. CUSHING.
| ury,
The national Republican., 1867-01-01

CURIoUs.-It is interesting to observe the
contradictions Of the public teachers by the
press. Some Of our leading exchanges
declare that the opposition to the speedy
restoration Of the Southern States is really
based upon motives connected with certain
manufacturing interests, and consequently
with the protective tariff system. They al.
lege that great ring has been formed, and
that the politicians most active in keeping
the Southern States out Of Congress care
nothing for the negro really, except as the
agitation ofh case may subSerVe the manu-.
featuring interests.
On the other hand, we find among our ex.
changes the most prominent advocates oi
free trade taking sides with the radical party,
The New York Commercial Advertiser, for
instance, is as earnest in its advocacy Of the
territorializing Of the South as it Is Of free
trade doctrinesJ
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
'nrnsrI.ee...

NEW YoBK, Dec, 3l---The Comretcidf =
ports q slight Improvement in GovefuH6
securities. Gold steady. Exchange frA
Sixty days, 1904. Stocks quiet but stesj|
The following are the closing pricss, d
l New York Central, llia; Erie, GA; Y1kd
mg' 1923; Michigan Southern, s3t; Pitisb5rs
sl..s Fort Wayne, los. a,s' eis.i'' X
money 10 easier, with but little demand. u
is now clearly ascertained that combiia-
ton was formed by parties short in stockl IA
induce sfringency. Sterling Exchange u
firm and quiet at l09al0sl. gold for ftsi
class bank. Americas Roid Il scarcely "a
firm, opening at la. declining 10 laa. ~
closing at that figure. Goyernment stof.
are frmer, with rather more doing. VI
Freights are dull and nominslly tu-
changed. ai ~ =
Cattle Market-Beef opened la}c. Mc>sr,
closing dull with the Improvement los{ ~
increased receipts, 600 having arrived tcldsy;
receipts 1000, at range OF l0alSc. es
quiet and less Arm at sf5al16. Veals kdy
at 10a14c. Sheep and lambs higher; n ber,
4ia7c,; lambs, 6aec.; receipts ii 800. bgs
more active, and closing quiet st rang q
bt0ItC. $50 fTH ~ 4 " Hfa.. - L..
The national Republican., 1867-01-01

Mr.. EIsBERO, the well known wine mer-
chant Of this CITY, gave an elegant entertain
ment at his private residence on D street,
commencing in 1866 and which lasted until
1867 The company embraced not only the
principal business interests Of the city, but
many of the official representatives of all
the Departments of the Government. 1t was
really pleasant farewell to the old year and
an earnest welcome to the new. Among the
toasts the American yachtmen were remem-
bered with enthusiasm.
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
Commeree in RunaIo.

b BUFYALo, Dec. 3L-The total receipts Of
grain for the past year, including aous esti,
mated at It's equivalent in wheat, were 81.
s09,76S bushels against 81, AIS, l88 for the
previous year. The receipts Of corn were
1884, 6l2 bushels against II. $40, sol bushels
last year. The receipts Of wheat were To-
386, ,342 bushels against l2,437. 1888 bushels
last year. The grain exports Of the year by
canal, including -four, were 44,677, SOB
bushels against 81, ,56s, ,O2s bushels last year.
The shipments Of lumber by canal for the
year amounts to 120,03l, ,76l feet against
TO 836, 766 feet in 1865.
The national Republican., 1867-01-01

IT political axiom that in republican
governments legislation can never rise above
the average intelligence of tie people, and
those Senators who, the other day, drew an
inference in opposition to the reading and
writing test for voters from the fact that the
leaders Of the late rebellion were men Of ed
ucation, displayed an amount Of stupidity
that will probably amaze it's authors when
they look back upon themselves after the
holidays are over,
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
The Fenian Trials ia -osAaaa-Au.
other Railroad "A ecadeut.

ToRosfo, Dec. 81. !. The thirty-two Fenian
prisoners remaining in jail ,.yet lundisposed
Of, will be tried at the next assizes, CON-
mencing on the 10th Of January next The
prisoners have been notified that no delay
will be consented TO by the Grown unless
some special cause be shown on affidavit.
II Ia Justice Morrison's term for presiding
at the approaching county assizes, but in
order to expedite the proceedings two judges
will conduct the assizes, sitting in separate
chambers. BY one the usual assize business
will be conducted, and before the other the
Fenian prisoners will be tried
The Grand Trunk train from Toronto TO
Sarnia on Saturday morning ran off the
track near Park Hill. A passenger car went
down an embankment about twenty feet,
making two revolutions In Its descent The
conductor and several passengers were more
or less injured. The accident ia supposed to
have been caused by the spreading Of the
rails. ... fe. .frraih lr f'IrT9 o.
The Leader this morning, in an article on
the Fenian trials in Lower Canada, says: In
some cases the juries failed to convict in the
face OF the clearest evidence, and seemed to
have acted upon q strange misconception Of
their duties. In the acqnittal Of Terence
Mcdonald plain failure OF Justice occurred.
II is difficult to conceive why the juries should
have taken so strange view Of their duties,
oath, and evidence. The three Fenians SEN
fenced to death at Sweetsburg will probably
share the fate Of those in the like condition
at Toronto. There can be no doubt that ac-
cording TO the law, human and divine, these
convicts have forfeited their lives, but IL is
generally believed clemency will be exerted
to spare them.
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
Ouebee.

QUEBEC, Dec. 3l.-The Chronicle, in an
editorial on the distribution Of the relief
fund, asserts that three fourths Of the popu-
those classes would be nothing more than q
waste Of money II advocates cooperation
with the immigration fund left by the relief
committee for the purpose Of settling the
people on the back lands OF the Province,
and thus relieving Quebec Of mass Of des-
titution that has afflicted II for long time.
The thermometer here marks four de-
grees below zero, and the river is full Of ice,
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
ADerringer In Trouble.

PmLApRLpHIA, Dec. 3l.-Calhoun M. Der.
ringer, Assessor Of Internal Revenue for the
Second district Of Pennsylvania, appointed a
few weeks since, has been arrested, charged
with attempting to extort money from a
whisky distiller, by making q seizure Of his
premises, and then agreeing to settle the
matter for 81 1000 The case excites much in
terest here, and further hearing will take
place this afternoon.
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
Wallis Opern House.

CHASTRAu, supported land well supported)
by the fine company at Wallis Opera House,
is doing delightful business-to the patrons
of the theatre, to say the least. On Thurs
day night the great sensation Of the "The
Long Strike" will be brought out in the
greatest perfection, SO far as scenery, prop.
critics and acting are concerned.
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
National Theatre.

JOE JEFFERSON, who "shwore off, SO many
times during the last fortnight, has been re-
engaged for few nights at the National
Theatre. When Congress comes back again
the Italian Opera will also come to the city,
and give us some Of the operas that have SO
greatly delighted our friends in Boston and
Now Xnrk
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
RECEPTIONS TODAY.

The following is the official announcement
Of the order Of the reception to-day at the
Executive Mansion;
At IL o'clock, q. m, Tuesday, January l,
1867, THE President will receive the mem
bers Of the Cabinet and Foreign Ministers,
Judges of the Supreme Court Of the United
States, Senators and Representatives in Con-
gress Judges Of the Supreme Court Of the
District Of Columbia and Of the Court Of
Claims. ".r H.f
At half past IL o'clock, q. m, the officers
Of the Army and Navy and the Marine
Corps will be received.
The reception Of the citizens will COM
mence at IL o'clock, m, lat which hour the
gates Of the enclosure will be opened,) and
will terminate at 2 o'clock, p. m. Ladies
will be received.
THE president will be assisted in the re-
ception ceremony by bis daughters, Mrs.
Senator PATTERSON and Mrs. Colonel SrovER.
The Marshal Of the District and the Com
missioner Of Public Buildings will do the
honors.
Carriages will approach the Executive
Mansion by the east gate and leave by the
west gate.
Secretary McCuLIocH will receive at his
new residence, 306 H street, between Con-
necticut avenue and Seventeenth street, from
12t to ~ pm.
Secretary STANTON will receive at his resi-
dence on X street, near Fourteenth street.
Postmaster General RANDALL will receive
at his residence, 407 New York avenue, near
Fourteenth street, after IL o'clock to-day.
Secretary BROWNING will receive at his
residence, tk"e~n as the Dodge Mansion, }
on Georgetown heights. '''''-
Attorney General SrASBERY and Mrs
SrASBERY will receive at the Metropolitan
Hotel.
Secretary SEWARD will not receive to-day
on account Of the recent death of his
daughter.
secretary wELLEs will not receive today
on account Of the death, on Sunday, Of near
relative.
Lieut. Gen GRANT will receive at his resi-
dence on .,reet
Hon MoaooNERY BLAIR and Mrs. BrAIR
will re ye AT their residence on Pennsylva-
MIA ateI5ne
Comm 'ioI.or NEWTON, Of the Agricul-
tural Bureau, " 3 are glad to learn, has re-
covered from A5 recent illness, and we have
no doubt WI! to-day give his numerous
friends q taste Of the choice California winet
and fruits Of which we spoke on Saturda!
last-from hearsay, not experience.
Mayor WALLAcH will receive his friend
and the citizens generally who desire to pa,
their respects, in the Council Chamber at tn
City Hall, from to 3p.m m.
Mr.. and Mrs. WN. s. HUNTINGTON will rt
ceive their friends at their residence on !
street to-day.
Mr.. @. W. WALKER, Fifth Auditor of tn
Treasury, and Mrs. WALKER, will receiv
their friends at their residence, l9l F street
between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets
Mr.. FRANKLIN PHILP, at 454 E street, be
tween Sixth and Seventh, keeps up his Gus
tom Of receiving his friends on New Years
Messrs. SYKES, CHADWICK and GARDSEl
will receive their friends at Willard's Hote
from eleven o'clock until four.
Several Senators and Representatives, no'
in the city, also many permanent residents
will receive, but we have no authority 70
making any announcement on the subject,
The national Republican., 1867-01-01

GEO II. CHANDLER Esq, Of New Hamp-
shire, has been appointed associate counsel
with Judge REDTELD to take charge Of the
claims of the United States in Great Britain,
growing out Of the war. Mr.. CHANDLER is a
brother Of Assistant Secretary CHANDLER, Of
the Treasury, and is an able and active young
lawyer.
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
From Ohio.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 81 Navigation is wholly
suspended here for the present, there having
been no arrivals or departures since Satur-
day. The weather continues cold.
The Warren County InGrmary building, at
Lebanon, Ohio, containing440 inmates, was
destroyed by fire at noon to-day. Loss,
500, 1000; insured for $4,000. No liveO were
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
Father Kemp's Old Folks.

Our citizens are to have real musical en-
joyment at Odd Fellows Hall for three
nights in the singing Of Father KExP's cele-
brated Old Folks concert company. Some
Of the performers of the troupe are said to
possess extraordinary attractions.
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
New York Bank Statement.

New YoRK, Dec. al.-The bank statement
for the week shows an increase in loan, 81
099,247; decrease Of specie Of 81, ,095i in
crease Of circulation, 823l ,097i Of deposits,
Sl,2l9587; decrease Of legal tenders, $780,
275. The import Of specie for the last week.
S450, 900.
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
NEW YEARS GREETING.

To our readers, one and the whole, we
would say in all sincerity this morning, we
wish you a happy new year, and further
more, we wish you as many happy farewells
to the old year and joyful greetings to the
new year as were enjoyed by MErHusELAu.
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
Fires nj Cleveland and PhiIudeIphia

CLEVELAND, Dec. 3l.-The warehouse and
stock Of N. o. Fansler, importer Of crockery,
was destroyed by FIRE last night The loss is
about "a, 900, which is fully insured.
PmLADELPHIA, Dec. 3l.-Fire broke out
this morning about 2 o'clock in the cooper
shop Of p. McGaryey 4 Sons, near Chestnut.
street bridge, Schuylkill. The building and
its contents were entirely destroyed.
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
The McsropoIitan Hotel.

Mr.. CHARLES II. SHELLEY, who has been
connected With the management Of the Metro
politan Hotel considerable time, becomes
this day partner Of Mr.. Porrs in that pOpu
lar and thriving establishment Mr.. SHELLEY
has proved his eminent fitness for this posi-
ton, as all who have sojourned at the Metro
politan can testify. We predict for him q
successful career
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
U. 3. ana 3. A.seef.1ae.,

JACKSON, MISS, Dec. 3l.-ThSN kspap
Of this city have decided 10 furnif lsifr
ers with the reliable news report furnbl
BY the United States and Europsaa N
Association. ls.tIL
VIoRsnuRo, MISS, Dec. 31.-The nsaS
pers Of this city have refused the grstr,;tI
reports OF the Associated Press. and
hereafter print the news Of the United 81
and European News Association.
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
To MRMprRs OF ooNeREss.

Senators and Representatives can have the DAILY
NArIoNAL REPUBLICAN delivered regularly and
promptly at their residence, in ,orepps', BY order
ing IL through the Secretary Of the Senate, the
Clerk Of the House Of Representatives, or at the
once Of the REPUBLICAN, No. Gil Ninth street.
near Pennsylvania avenue.
The national Republican., 1867-01-01


NEw REGULATIONS FoR THE PENSION o.
TIoE-The Commissioner Of Pensions has
made the following new regulations govern
ing those transacting business with the Pen
sion Office:
/. Original applications are numbered and
their receipt acknowledged. They are acted
on in their turn and are not taken up ont Of
their order.
2. Applications for increase Of pensions
under the act Of June 9th and July 25tb,
1866, form 4 part either Of the adjudicated or
Of the pending claims, and their receipt Is
not acknowledged by this Office.
3. The condition OF all readjudicated claims
Is reported, from time to time, by circular or
by letter, and will not be reported TO any
agent unless he shall have been recognized
by this Office as the attorney in the case, nor
unless the application shall have been on file
three months, special cases excepted.
4. Only q duly executed power Of attorney
confers upon an agent the right to appear in
case, and no rejected claim will be taken
from the fles for re-examination, unles mate
rial evidence shall have been offered to estab-
lish its validity.
8. No power Of attorney will be recognized
as sufficient unless sigued in the presence Of
two witnesses, and acknowledged before q
duly qualified officer, whose authority is GER
tilted under seal.
6. Upon the receipt Of duly executed
power Of attorney, the examiner who is
charged with the adjudication Of the case in
which it is fled will inform the party filing
it, il he be the recognized agent, Of the CON
dition Of the case, and will call on him for
the proof necessary to complete the claim.
7. The papers in an unadjudicated claim
will not be placed in the hands Of any agent
for examination, but he must rely on official
communications for information as to its con-
dition.
8. When any claim has been finally re-
jected by this office and the recognized agent
declares his purpose to appeal from It's deci-
sion, or to file additional evidence in support
Of the claim, the papers therein may be
placed in his hands for examination, under
such regulations as the Commissioner may
prescribe.
Any rule or regulation OF the Office in con.
aict with the foregoing is hereby annulled.
SUICIDE or CAPrAE RoBr. G. WELLEs.-
Early on the evening Of the 2sth Of De-
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
An OgdensburG Fire.

, osDKssnuRo, Dec. sl.-A largeD Zone
store, occupied by F. P. Ryan, Wm 5oye-
Joy, and Glass & Ames, was destroyJ by
Dire yesterday morning. The building AND
stock were insured. Loss heavy.
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
THE DEPARTMENTS.
The Presiaenss View Years Lcvce.

The Prcsidencs New Years Lcvce.
ApJurANr GExsRAL's oryIon,
wAsHneros, Dec. 81, 1885.
oficers Of the army in this city win az
semble in uniform at the Adjutant Generals
Office at quarter past eleven o'clock a. m.
tomorrow, January l, and thence proceed
to pay their respects to the President Of the
United States. Z. ID. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant General
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
NAvr DrrARrr.sr,

ofBcers Of the Navy and Marine Corps, In
the city Of Washington, are notified to as
semble at the Navy Department at Ills
a. m. on Tuesday, January l, 1867, for the
purpose Of paying their respects to the Presi-
dent Of the United States. Officers will ap-
pear in frock coat, epaulettes, cap, sword
and sword knot. GIDEON wELLES,
Secretary Of the Navy.
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
A NeMnbez Arresfes. .

PnnApxLrHIA, Dec. 3l.-The new
Isaac Dewitte, alias Mar, Of New York
was engaged with the two boys, Brow,
Jacobs, previously arrested in that city,
forgery ofa check for e8, 900 upon the n
National Bank, was arrested IN this cit
night and taken to New York this moi
BY Detective Golden, Of that city.
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
NV rcrk Issms,

NKw YonK, Dec. 31,ZJohn Gleason, who
was stabbed and beaten in The Eighth avenue
yesterday, will probably die. George Wilson
has been arrested for the perpetration Of the
deed. Two supposed accomplices are still at
large. " t ...''7 '.f'. .oa q
Charles Jones, (cord,) the alleged Thomp-
sonstreet murderer, has been arrested, togeth-
er with an accomplice named Thos. Cook,
alias Sweeney, white man. H.s .rsr.r g
u A young lady named Ellen Alcorn was
burned TO death by the explosion Of kerosene
oil poured on the fire from can. Z.
The court OF appeals will to-day announce
its unanimous decision that the excise law is
constitutional. -.r..- 20 ..r-t.'I
A cable dispatch says Counsel Morse ex-
hibits as justification for settling the suits
Of the United States against Frazier, Tren-
holm & Co., and othero, q written authority
from the Treasury Department 70 arrange all
rebel claims in Europe. 1909. ..5l o.
The steamer Mississippi, from New Or
leans, arrived this morning The wind out
side is blowing gale from the northeast
Weather cloudy. showed . little this morn
ing. % D.. rgr n ...rf. .
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
A Horrible Mystery n Dosf1

Bosros, Dee. 3l.-While discharg the
steamer Saxon at this port, from ~ iel- /
phia, two boxes containing four dead iies /
were found. They were taken TO the bad
House,
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
Fire N Nevpert.

NEwroRr, r. L, Dec. 3l.-The Park Hus(
was damaged BY irs yesterday TO the esfsnt
of u, 900. .Il n
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
DEPARTMENT or 6rATs, I
ror n.a.nhar % IQAH

Information has been received at this De-
partment from Mr. THoxAs II. DUDLEY, the
Consul Of the United States at Liverpool, Of
the death, on the 18th Of April last, at SEQ,
Of JOHN SMITH, an American seaman, on
board the "Timour."
Information has also been received from
the same source Of the death, on the both Of
May, 1866, Of WILLIAM SIXTH, seaman Of
the ship Jeremiah Thompson" Deceased
leaves wife in Glasgow, Scotland.
The national Republican., 1867-01-01
The View Orleans Riot Invessisk

NEw 0RLEASs, Dec. 81. Gems. Novel IL
Baldy Smith, the president and recorfE
the military board Of Investigation int u
riot were before the investigating cou b
to-day. -. iii