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The Portland daily press., 1868-01-06
REAL Estate.
$500 for a good11-2 story House

O. And One Acre of Land. in Westbrook,
lE,,i within three MINUTES walk of the Horse Cars
- The house is modern and convenient. Plenty
excellent SOFT Water at the door. has n good barn
and wood house. Only $1,000 cash required down.
Apply To w. IL. JERKS,
dc-30d3ws Real Estate Agent.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-06
EJecac Med5c0l InjjfM0PU,
TO THE LADIES.

DIR. HUGHES particularly invites all Ladies, who
need medical adviser, to call at his rooms, No. "a
Preble Street, which they will find arranged Tor then
especial accommodation.
Dr.. ii. Eclectic Renovating Medicines are unrivai-
led in efficacy and superior virtue in regulating all
female Irregularities. Their action is specific and
certain OF producing relief a short time.
LADIES will find it invaluable in all cases of OBJ
eructons after all other remedies have been tried in
vain. 1t is purely vegetable, containing nothing in
the least injurious TO the health, and may be takei
with perfect safety at all times.
Sent to any part of the country with full directions
by addressing DR. HUGHES
ant .is65dSsw. No. u Preble Street Portland
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| Land for Sn1e.
lsiaFHOA. Brackets

MANUFACTURED to order at g. FEDERAL
WI 81, Ia few doors below Exchange) Those want
ing anything in the above line will well to give us
a call
A I.argeVa riety of r aucrns to Select FROM
Brackets constantly on hand and for sale cheap
GyLignt Scroll Saving Done by the hour on the
most favorable terms. 9ja1dtf
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THOSE SUFFERING FROM
cart Disease, ShOrtness of Breath,
COugh or Humors,

Hanson s. Kielcr's U onic Aromatic syrup.
And tor testimony enquire of Edward Buchanan 81
Portland st, Chas. F. Randall q Waervile ST. Henry
j. Dyer % Alder st, IL. johnson 81 Washington ST,
all OF Portland Me; Charlotte p Swett Sophia
Smith, Falmouth, Me. For sale by H. IL. Hay, and
all medical dealers in the State. oc26dtf
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-06
MedIcai Notice,

G. H. CHADWICK, NJ D., will devote special at
tenton TO Disea OF The Eye No. 301I Congress st
office hours from II A. M. to P. M.
MAY 10, II SIT"
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-06

The Association have appointed as Receivers,
Messrs. GEORGE A. COOKE & CO., 80 South
Third Street. Philadelphia, whose well known intcg-
ry and business experience will be sufficient guar
antee that the money entrusted to them will be
promptly applied to the purpose stated.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 20, 1857.
To the Officers and Members Of the Washington IL
trary Co., N. s. READ, Secretary.
Gentlemen On receipt of your favo OF the 18th
inst notifying us of our appointment Receivers
Tor your Company, we took the liberty to submit a
opy of your charter, with plan of your enterprise
eminent legal authority, and having received his
vorable opinion in regard TO its legality and SYM
athzing with the benevolent object of your Associa-
on, viz the education and maint ainance of the or
han children Of our soldiers and sailors OF the RIv-
rside Institute, we have concluoeo to accept the
ust, and to use our best efIrts to promote SO
orthy an object.
Respectfully, yours, &c,
GEO. A. COOKE g. co.
,'.ddress all letters and orders to
GEO. A. COOKE & CO.. Bankers,
3"South Third Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
| ecevers for the Washing on Library Co.
GEO. Il. DAVIS g. CO.,
Agents in Portland
Oct 6-eod&w3m
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-06

THE RIVERSIDE INSTITUTE,
Situate at Riverside, Burlington County, New
Jersey, is founded for the purpose of gfatuitously
educating the of deceased Soldiers and Seamen
o. the United States,
The Board OF Trustees consists OF the iolIowin
well kno citizens of Pennsylvania and New Jei.
sey:-
HON. wILLIAMB. MANN,
District Attorney, Philadelphia, Pa.
HON. LEWIS R. BROOMALL,
Ex-Chief Coner U. S. Mint, and Recorder ofDee
Phila., Pennsylvania.
HON. JAMES NJ. SCOvEL, New Jersey
HON. W. W. WARE, New Jersey.
HENRY GORMAN, Esq.
Agent Adams Express, Philadelphia, Pa,
j. e. COE, Esq.
Of JOY, Coe & Co., Philadelphia.
The Portland daily press., 1868-01-06
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The Portland daily press., 1868-01-06
THE RIVERSIDE INSTITUTE.

Local AGENTS WANTED throughout the United
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ROCKS & STATIONERY.
NEW BOOKS.

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examples of Bad Taste. vol, cloth. $l.25.
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cloth, 8vo So.
Women's Wrongs, Counter Irritant, by
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Settlements and Industries in England and Ire
land, with an appendix relating to the Hugueec
nots in America, by Samuel Smiles, author of
'Luf Help" vol, cloth. ST. 75.
;, Haswelps Engineers and Mechanics Pocket
r DSSa t neE e glt $5 Ieose0 anu sAs
: Webster's Unabridged Pictorial Dictionary;
5000 pictorial illustrations. 5000.
! Webster's National Pictorial Dictionary; l
vol, l04O pages eOGillustrations, Sheep, S..
! Just received and for sale by
ap % 81, King street:
iJ ALEXANDRIA. VA.
oeAio' ~ DnANA WRIT WRITING PAPER,
Wrapping Paper Paper R aEs Envelopes zs
Gold, Albata and Steel Pens, :
Stationery for tho Office, School Room and
! Also, SHEET MUSIC tsome 1000 to 5000
pieces on HANDY The only stock OF NJ usic ever
gotten up here. -"
! Violns, Guitars, Flutes, Banjos &c.
The very best Italian aud other strings for
Guitars, Violins &c., and musical instruments,
generally. Terms cash. ..l
: Also sole agent here for the Richmond and
Manchester, Va Paper Mills.
Any sizes and weights of Wrapping and
Printing Papers furnished at short notice, upon
satisfactory terms. "sri1 <tAia oct 1T
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CTANDARD HOUSEHOLD REMEDIEs.

DIR. D. JAYNES FAMILY MEDICINES
Are prepared with great care, expressly for
family use, and are so admirably calculated to
preserve health and remove disease, that no
family should be without them. They consist of
Jayne's Expectorant, for Coughs, Consump-
ton, Asthma and all Pulmonary and Bronchial
Affections. -....s -...r
.Jayne's Tonic Vermifuge for Worms, Dys-
EMERY, Piles, General Debility, &C.
Jayne's Carminative Balsam, for Bowel and
Summer Complaints, Colics Cramps, Cholera,
&c, sc. *
Jayne's Alternative, for Scrofula, Goitre Can
GERS, Diseases of the Skin and Bones, &c.
Jayne's Ague Mixture. for the cure of Fever
and Ague. .-...
Jayne's Liniment or Counter Irritant for
Bruises, Rheumatism, &C. . ... III.
Jayne's 'Sanative Pills, valuable Purgative
and certain cure for All Bilious Affections,
Liver Complaint, Sick Headache, sc.
Jsyne's Hair Tonic, for the Preservation,
Beauty Growth and Restoration of the Hair.
Jayne's Specific for the Tape Worm. ,#
In settlements and localities where the at
tendance ola physician cannot be readily OBJ
tanned, families will find these remedies of great
service. The directions which accompany
them are in plain perspcuous language easily
understood by ALL and. in addition, Jayne's
Medical Almanac and Guide TO Health, to be-
had gratis Of all agents, contains besides re-
liable calendar, a catalogue of diseases-the
symptoms BY which they may be known-how
they should be treated, together with advice as
10 the proper remedies to be used
JANNEY s. CO., Agents.
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
ap4-lm No. l45, King st.
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THE GAZETTE.
TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL %.

SWEET Corn 1t is a surprising fact that
sweet corn IS not generally grown among farmers
Eyery,farmer thinks he must raise his five or
ten acres Of Indian corn every year, in order
to fattenh his pork, and to furnish fodder for
his stock, &c. Now, if every farmer would
grow three or five acres Of sweet corn, his crop
Would prove Of much more value in proportion
to1he. number Of acres of Indian corn for feed
ing purposes. Last spring planted SIX acres
ofsweet corn for the purpose Of taking 1t into
market green. But, after the market became ;
"gtutted, :" I concluded to save the rest OF
my corn corn and cure it to teed., cut and fed
my hogs corn lin the stalks) every day, and
they would eat stalks and all as clean as they
would 5 green clover. ] would recommend re-
ito chose that sow corn in preference to
any other. -. 60 j.,
Be careful to trace up your seed in the fall
and then you will not. fail to have good seed
when YOU come to plant or soW.-Ec. q sr..5.
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NEWSPAPER H1sToRY.-Several newspapers
have had sudden starts and more sudden end.
ings, but none of them had the peculiarly e.
pensive experiences Of La; Situation, Journal
begun in Hanover soon after the battle oado,
wa. 1T never had more than three hundred
and ftysubscribers, but in less than one year Its
proprietors spenta million and halt OF francs,
or s3oo0O0l' 9When its time came to die:
every person on the editorial staff received a
year salary as compensation for his loss OF
place. Gsn1
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NAS AND STEAM FITTING.

VIM. COGAN
qa4 No. Is, North Royal street,
Has constantly on hand large and complete
assortment of .,...E
CHANDELIERS,
BRACKETS,
s.;.....l r. .a-.- HASPS,
PENDANTS,
STATIONARY AND PORTABLE DROP
LIGHTS IN VARIETY,
PORCELAINS, PHOTOGRAPH, MICA and
.~aE ,.--,i OTHER SHADES. .,
CUT, GROUND AND PLAIN GLOBES.
at.,tr, ALSO .s,.
and everything in the Steam Fitting Line.
Public Buildings and Dwellings furnished and
fitted up with Gas in the most substantial and
elegant manner.
Steam Work for Factories, Mills, &C., prompt
ly and faithfully executed; all at prices which
will give satisfaction. NH 8-tf
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DHILIP PARK,

80, N. E. corner Prince and Pitt streets
The Oldest and best established PLUMBING
ESTABLISHMENT in the city. All work
done. with dispatch, and in he most durable
and Workmanike manner.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
JOBBING done at short notice. and by him
self, OF the most experienced workmen.
doc ...
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MACHINISTS.
YITLLIAM S. MOORE,

':,.a.. M,ACHINIS
Corner Royal s. Wilkes st.. & No. IS, Union st.,
No. = ALEXANDRIA. VIRGINIA, ~.
Is prepared to. execute orders for STEAM
ENGIN ES, MILL GEARING,O RN LAMENT
AL RAILING and MACHINE WORK OF
every description.
r@C CASTINGS made at short notice, and on
reasona ble terms, =; .>. ian 1T
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RAILROAD LINES.
ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AED MANASSAS =
81 W go zH s5.:EsE5 60

ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AED MANAssAsPS
- Oh 81 - - - 80
NN AND AFTER WEDNESDAY. No.
" IL, 1868, one daily passenger train will rwn
c con at G0RD0ESVILLE with n t5S e!
ginia Central Railroad to RICHMOND WI;
CONVICTION; at LYNCHBURG for VIVA S>G
and SOUTHW EST, and at WASH NC:Tr1|2II
for the NORTH ard NORTHWEST. '1oN
Through tickets and baggage checked 10 .p
prominent points. ....
Alexandria at 100 am, arriving at Lynchhm,a
at 4:3O p. N. .........
Leave Lynchburg at 900 a, n, arrive -.
Alexandria ct 5:45 p. M, and at Washinyyto@T:
at $50 p. n.
Passengers for points between MANASSAS
JUNCTION and RIVER STAT n leave 81 SI eA'
andria daily Sunday cX2epted) at 7.G0a,rn o..
minus at 3.l5 p. IN. Eastward, leave Riys,
Station at 30 g. 10, and arrive at Aleysnd,;aa
$50 D. II. j. NJ. BROADlJS
ap 2-tf General Ticket Agcnr
WASHINGTON, ALEXA. & GEORGETOWN 8,R
g W ~ Eg sszz zi.5 2=;:ss;
an AND AFTER WEDNESDAY, Mach
7 = 1lth, 1868, and until further notice l0caI
Passenger Trains will run between WASI1NyiC!.
to- and ALENANDRIAa as follows:
LEAVE ALENANDElA, from 6S a1 the corner
st. Asaph and Sing sts., al 600, $50 and 100
3 m, and LOO 300 and 500 p. m
LEAVE WASHINGTON, from MAryIsnt
Avenue Depot At 100 800 ard Il:G0 q. m. md
201, 4:20 $50 and 7:3U p N.
THROUGH MAIL TRAINS
LEAVE WASHIN GION, from Mary,srt
Avenue Depot, at Cos N.
u Il
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U,HE CELEBRATED FLORENCE SEW
i ING MACHINE,
Is claimed to be superior TO all others. 1t is
the most perfect machine in mechanical struc-
ture, and combines. IN the highest jegree SIM
plicity with durability. 1t makes four different
stitches, each stitch being alike on both sides of
the fabric; has the reversible feed motion self
adjusting shuttle tension; does greater range
of work, and has numerous advantages over all
other machines Send for circular, or call and
examine them, at Y. .. BERR1'S,
ap4 II, King ST..
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HOME INDUSTRY"
VIRGINIA SASH AND DOOR FACTORY.

VIRGINIA. SASH AND DOOR FACTUR1.
We would respectfully announce to the pub
lie that we are prepared to furnish
SASHES, DOORS,
BLINDS, MOULDINGS,
BRACKETS, NEWELS,
BALUSTERS, &C., &c.
at lower "a tes than the same can be had north
of the Potomac ...j-
We have secured the services Of Mr. CHAS.
MANkIN as Superintendent of the Manufac-
turing Department., whose we'll known reputa-
ton as mechanic warrants US in saying that
our work will compare with any in the country:
All kinds of TURNING and SCROLL
SAVING done with dispatch. We have also
connected with the Factory q large SAW
MILL, FLOORING-MILL and SURFACE
ING-MILL. Send for Price List. = =,
RISHEILL & HODGE,
.s.. corner Fairfax and Queen streets,
ap l8-tf ~ r. ALEXANDRIA, VA.
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n DENTAL CARD.
l/R. LOOCKERMAN respectfully informs
the public that he is now enabled to reduce his
price for Artificial Teeth, and TO bring them
within the means of all who stand in need OF
them The public can depend upon the VERY
BEST MATERIAL ONLY BEING USED, as hereto
fore. 40 23-2W
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BUILDING MATERIALS. d
IAMES W. MALLS,

/ (SUccEssoR TO j. W. MALLS s. Co..
~ ALEXANDRIA,, VA, - - a-
Having purchased the entire stock of the late
firm at the old stand, r.a.,.l q .s.le.r
NO 1s7, KING STREET,
I invite those who have 80 literally patronized
them, and the public generally, TO give me q
call. Having large stock on hand am pre-
State. My stock consists of Hardware, Cutlery,
Carpenters Tools, Doors. Sash, Blinds, Door
and Window Frames, Brackets, Mouldings,
Balusters, Of different patterns, and Newell
Posts. A large stock of French and American
Glass, double and single thick, of all sizes
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Paint and White Wash
Brushes, Lewis Pure White Lead, and other
brands Of fine quality, Putty, Turpentine and
Machine Oil. Also, Lime. Of superior quality,
Cement, Calcined Plaster, Fitch and Felt for
Roofing, sc. A large stock of Pugh's celebra-
ted Car Augers, and other articles found in first
class Builders Furnishing Estab!shra ents
All orders for Lumber, Brick and all kinds
of Building Material promptly attended to
Terms cash. ap 2l-tf
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LANES.

y1OK BALTIMORE.
,r-==.s The STEAMER COLUMBIA.
.;..;sssszss22sssS, Capt JAMES HARPER, having re-.
cciyed u new boiler, and been thoroughly :cL.-
ted, has resumed her regular trips; leaving Bai'
for Washington, Alexandria, and Georgetown,
stopping at I'll her former landings.
Ecturning, Will leave AleX"nd?!% every
WEDN ESDAY MORNING, at o clock
The frcighting steamer THOS. j. CAHlLL
Capt. WM. FAITn, will leave Baltimore On
UESDAY AFTERNOONS, touching a. Cone
river Lodge Wharf, and ChHpe! Polmt retGT1-
Ing will lc%vc AloxanGria on FRIDAY MORN.
INGS st 9 O'Clock;
as5~ All way Creigi.: must be prepaid.
I3:?- For freight md passage apply 70
40 Off y. w HEAT, Agent
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G. W. JAMESON. C. a. COLLINS.
JAMESON s. COLLINS:
IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS,
=. I19 Cor. Royal and Wilkes sts.,
.a3: ALEXANDRIA, VA.
CASTINGS of every description made at
short notice. - ~
Cash paid for old Iron and Brass. Jar lift
The New York herald., 1868-05-08
AMUsEMENTs THIS EVENING.

NIBLo's GARDEN, Broadway-rHs WHITE FAws.
!. wALLACK's THEATRE, Broadway and 18th street.
lIovKs SACRIFICE
The New York herald., 1868-05-08
Disracii and the Church Of England.

On the forenoon of Wednesday last, as we
have learned by a cable despatch, large and
influential meeting was held in ST. James Hall,
London, the object Of which was to protest
against the proposed disestablishment Of the
Irish Church. The attendance, we are told,
was immense, and the proceedings were ''noisy
and turbulent" The chair was occupied on the
occasion by his Grace the Archbishop of Canter-
bury. Speeches were made by the Archbishop
of York, by the Lord Mayor Of London and
others. From the outlines of the speeches we
can gather that Disraeli, in raising the "No
Popery" cry, has done II with the consent and
encouragement Of the dignitaries Of the Church
Of England. The meeting, If it have no other
effect, has at least shown us that the Premier
is certain to be backed up by the entire Church
interest. Dodging is the order Of the day.
1t has been manifest already In the conduct OF
both the great political leaders. 1t is now
manifest in the conduct of the two ordained
chiefs of the Church Of England. Mr.. Glad
stone Is, perhaps, less anxious TO destroy the
Irish Church than to drive Disraeli from power.
Disraeli's love Of Office is much stronger pas
sion than Disraeli's fear or hatred Of Popery.
The Archbishops Of Canterbury and York are
unauestionably more afraid Of the coming tor
rent Of voluntaryism than Of Archbishop Man
ming or the College Of Cardinals. The "No
Popery" cry has always been powerful in Eng
land 1t is not by any means impossible that
backed up as he is to be by the Church, Mr..
Disraeli, when the general election comes off,
shall show better at the polls than the liberals
imagine.
The New York herald., 1868-05-08
The Late LcRislature,

The Legislature which has just adjourned,
although good deal demoralized by the Erie
Railroad war and the corruption that sprung
out of it, as involved in Mr.. Glen's charges,
and his resignation because his fhohesty was
not appreciated, was, after all, not 80 bad as
previous Legislatures have been. In other
words, we have some reason to congratulate
ourselves that we have not been so grossly
swindled and abused as we have been at pre-
vious sessions. Indeed, the Legislature has
done some good things this tme-a compliment
which we cannot often pay IT, For instance,
the defeat Of the bill to transfer the duties Of
the Croton Board to the hands Of political
sharks was good piece Of work; for the
Board as at present constituted is one Of the
few efficiently conducted institutions in the
city. Then IL voted million dollars for a
new boulevard-s necessary and elegant i'm
The New York herald., 1868-05-08
NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY MAY 8, lS68-TRIPLE SHEET

that purity Of character does rot follow
change of title. They will discover that
the immunity given to these lascivious per-
formances has encouraged many of the vices
which generate in popuious city; and
that, inasmuch as they have heretofore had
to describe all these things to their home con-
gregations, they will now have ample opportu-
nifty to renew the war against metropolitan
sins after the present anniversary season is
passed and gone. Here is splendid field for
their labors. Here is a chance to depict the
vices of the city in the attractive style OF
"Black Crook" or infidel magazine articles
Living In clover at home, resting at ease upon
their two million contributions, they can show
their congregations how depraved is city
life, how vain and hollow its seductions, how
treacherous its dazzling, fashionable glare,
how its tendency is to precipitate the tender
and virtuous down the abyss Of perdition,
and how their own peaceful homes are immea-
surably more calm and happy and blessed.
Having thus awakened the curiosity of the
young of their focks, and in glowing colors
portrayed temptation to their plastic and eager
minds, they will be enabled to recruit the sup
ply of victims to city life which their home
sermons, after the anniversaries are over, are
yearly calculated to produce. So, Beelzebub
says, let the country parsons come.
The New York herald., 1868-05-08
Our Abysuiuian Correspondence.

In the HERALD of yesterday we printed
another of those graphic letters from the pen
of our special correspondent at the headquar-
ters of the British army in Abyssinia 1t is
not necessary for us to enlarge upon the merits
of letters which have had no superior in the
history of modern correspondence, and which
even now are exciting the envy of the great
English journals. 1t is not too much to say
that to the letters of our correspondent we are
that wonderful country than to all other sources
put together. Our correspondent has led us
from point to point with such clearness and
fulness of intelligence that Annesley Bay and
Zoulla and the pass to Senate, Senate itself
and Attegerat and the beautiful lake Ashangi,
have all become familiar to us almost as scenes
we have visited. That far away and myste-
rious country which the Egyptians, the Greeks,
the Carthagenians, the Romans all sighed
to know, but which they never knew, has all
of a sudden been unfolded to our view. The
Nile is no longer mystery. 1t is no more a
gift of the gods than the other rivers of the
earth. 1t owes its existence to natural
causes. Itself one of natures grandest objects,
it takes its rise amid scenes of grandeur which
have nowhere else parallel on the surface Of
the globe. 1t will be strange, indeed, If that
long unknown land should not now become the
centre of attraction for the adventurous spirits
of the world. The Alps and the Andes will
cease to be attractive until this new sensation
is fully experienced. The grand tour must
henceforth extend beyond Egypt. This, how
ever, is only secondary consideration. Those
lofty regions, while clothed with the verdure
of the tropics, enjoy climate which seems az
balmy and more bracing than that of Italy or
Greece. What unknown wealth it may COLI
tain we know not as yet; but it is not unrea-
sonable to conclude that, when the expedition
is ended and when DR.. Livingstone, having COM
pleted his investigation of that great water
shed, has returned to make known the result
of his labors, it will be found that Central
Africa is possessed of resources the develop
ment of which will work a new era in the his
tory of mankind. That which has long been
believed to be desert may be found to bloom
as very paradise.
The New York herald., 1868-05-08
Governor Fcnton and the Tax Levy.


Some of the radical papers are urging Gov
ernor Fenton to veto the city tax levy on
the alleged plea of extravaganza in the appro-
priations. The expenses Of the government,
under the mixed system of elective depart
ments and legislative commissions, have in
creased enormously for the past five or six
years; but the people, by their votes in the
charter elections, have shown that they are not
anxious for a change, and that they care moth
ing about economy. From the majorites OF
last November and December it is evident that
they rather like being robbed on a magnificent
SCALE The city tax levy this year is, how
ever by no means so large as might have been
anticipated, and exclusive Of the increase Of
nearly two million dollars in the State tax
apportioned to New York, and of the various
the city expenses proper will be less than last
year. The whole amount Of the tax will be
about twenty-four million dollars; but veto
by the Governor would increase It to some
thirty millions The money needed to carry
on the municipal government would be bor-
rowed on interest the city would be flooded
with suits and judgments, by which the Cor
poration Counsel and the Sheriff would bene-
fit at the expense Of the taxpayers, and there
would be general jubilee Of plunder The
demand for veto out of spite for the defeat
of Fenton's nominations in the Senate proves
how Indifferent these pretended economists are
10 the real interests Of the city,