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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
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Latest advices from Abyssinia-14,OOO
Native Troops Lay Down their Arms
800 Killed and 500 Wounded.
LONDON, April 26-P. M.-Still later ad-
vices from Abyssinia, dated at Zoula, on
the 18th of April, have been received here.
The very latest reports had at that point
from the scene of action in Magdala, repre-
sent that 14,000 native troops had laid down
their arms to Napier, and that Theodorus
had five hundred soldiers killed and fifteen
hundred wounded in the late engagement
The Captives on their Way HSme.
Advices from Napier's headquarters in
Magdala, without date, were also to hand
They state that the Europeans lately held
| captive there, numbering sixty souls, in
cluding men, women and children, were
already on the route to Zoula, for home,
and that the entire force of Theodorus'
army had been either killed, wounded OF
captured.
Capture of War quipments.
General Napier takes by his victory the
twenty-eight large guns just used against
him, 5000 stand of small arms, 10000
shields, such as are used in battle in open
field by the Abyssinians, 10000 spears, and
many other articles of war equipments.
The Death of the King
After the works were completely taken,
King Theodorus was found dead by the
English soldiers, on entering the center OF
his stronghold. Some persons say he was
killed during one of the battles. Others in
cline to the opinion that he committed
suicide when ne found the fortunes of the
day against him. The Kings body was
recognized among the killed and wounded
by the British captives when released
Theodorus' two sons were taken prisoners
The PIunder of the Fortress.
The interior of the fortress of Magdala
presented splendid sight, the place glow
ing with barbaric splendor. The British
troops plundered it at once. They found
four royal crowns made of solid gold
twenty thousand dollars in silver, one
thousand silver plates, several lots of rich
jewels and other articles of great value.
Better Feeling in Financial Circles
LONDON, April 81, 1:2O P. M.-The wealth
er is delightful and favorable for the crops
The Abyssinian reports make better feel
ing in financial circles. Money market
easier. Consols 94@9411s; Illinois 33a; Erie
634; Bonds 7OM@7O3s.
Sentenced to Death.
LONDON, April 27.-Advices from Sgd.
ney, Australia, to-day, state that Farrell
who attempted to assassinate Prince Alfred
has been tried, found guilty and sentenced
| to death.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
New York market-ApriI 27.

COTTON-Opened rather more steady
and closed quiet; about previous prices;
'42O0 bales at 33@331ac; midling uplands
chiefly at 33c; closing quiet at that price.
FLOUR-Closed dull and heavy for low
grades; steady for medium and good grades:
WHEAT-Steady with only limited sup
ply and moderate export demands.
RYE-Irregular and unsettled at retail;
sales at 25@2 2S.
OATS-Dull at s411a@s5c for western in
store.
CORN-Heavy at 1901 Ice for new
mixed western af1oat; l 15@l 16c for old
mixed western in store.
PORK-Quiet aud sales 25O bbls. of new
mess S2S 80 cash, and 25, buyers to May
18th. at 20.
BEEF-Steady and with a moderate
demand.
CUT MEATS-Firm, with fair inquiry.
BACON-Quiet and unchanged.
LARD-Quiet at 1sA@lS5sc, fair to
prime steam and kettle rendered..
EGGS-Moderately active at 23@24c.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

THREE TIMES WITHIN OUR GENERATION
PANIC, PANIC, PANIc.-The present crisis
prevails at Niswander's Merchant Tailor
ing establishment. The most brilliant op-
portunity ever offered to get bargains. 1
must haze money and intend to get it by
selling goods cheap. My goods are of the
best-cut and fitted by the we'll known and
popular S. w. Stimson, who has no supe-
rior. am daily receiving new goods, and
the knowing ones are slipping in to get
nice clothes at bargains. He who will not
know must pay the penalty. Headquar-
tiers for Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, in
cluding the great Diamond Shirt.
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
ST. Louis ltems.

ST. LOUIS, April PA convention of
Radical editors of Missouri is to be held
here on the first of May to effect more
thorough political organization for the
coming campaign.
United States Senator Chas. d Drake,
publishes an address to the Radicals of
Missouri. in which he takes stroLg and ear
nest grounds in favor of impartial suffrage,
and urges more thorough and complete
organization of the party throughout the
State.
Hon. Henry T. Blair, in letter to Judge
Wakmeth, of Rolla, declines to become
candidate for Governor, and gives his views
in regard to the platform the Republicans
ought to adopt in the approaching State
campaign.
The delee ate meeting OF the Protestant
Episcopal mission met at Christ Church, in
this city, this morning. Several Bishops
and quite a number of delegates from
abroad are present. Rev. DR.. Benz. j.
Haight, of New York, presides over the
Convention.
A dispatch from Cheyenne says the sta
bles of company 1, Second Cavalry, were
destroyed by fire Saturday, together with
SiXty-fiye horses. Loss about $4,000.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
New York stock marRet-.priI e7

GOVERNMENT STOCKS = Henry
Clewes & Co. furnish the following 4:30 p.
NJ. quotations: Coupons 81, l13@1l31s;
do '62. 112@1121S; do '64, 1lO1s@1l014; DO
'65, 1lO3s@llO1a; do new 1857 @l0S5s; do
'67. 1905 @lO914; 10-40s 10255@l02224; 7-3Os
1925.
STOCKS--5:3O P. NJ. - Wells Express
2s34@2914; American 6215@631a; Adams
634@6415; United States 63@6315s; Mer-
chants Union 323s@33; Pacific Mail $3.50
9324; Atlantic 3l24; Western Union Tele-
graph 37@37L; New York Central 1291I
@1291a; Erie 7214@7219; do preferred 74114
@7234; Hudson l3S14@139; Harlem 12O(@
l27; Reading 91@9l14; Wabash 5l34@52;
do preferred 7l@74; Fort Wayne 10414@
1O41a; Ohio q Mississippi 3lR@3l5s ;
Michigan Central 115@l151a; Michigan
Southern 90@9014; Illinois Central 144@
l45; Pittsburgh S324@s4; Toledo 1859.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
New York Cattle market-Aprile7 e7.

CATTLE-Depressedu under large offer
ings, and &c lower on week; demand mod
crate; buyers apprehending still lower
prices; extra 1S1a@19c; prime 171a@l8c;
fair TO good 161a@l7c; inferior to ordinary
1491614c; receipts of 1893 head.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-In fair request
for good stock at previous rates, while
common are slow of sale at low prices /;
shorn sheep are quoted at 51a@S1ac, and
unshorn at 5000; ON sale to-day 2, 200 head
receipts for the week 159 975.
HOGS-Considerabl activity and about
former prices realized offerings to-day
were large; "a cars at Fortieth street; 1856
head at Communipaw; sales at 9@95se for
light to common; 924@1014c for lair to
Sg, Teesipts a6 for tns we9s of fl 49, i4o head
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
The Georgia ELECTION.

cial to the Tribune says: Semi official
statements from thirty-four counties give
4,500 majority for the Constitution, and
8 900 majority for Bullock. Full official
returns will not be received before next
Friday. Judges who are thoroughly COM
petent to give an opinion, now estimate
that the Constitution has been carried by
at least 1000 majority, and that Bullock is
chosen Governor by 5000. 1t is probable
that a majority of Democrats have been
chosen to the Legislature, but it remains to
be seen whether enough of them can take
the oath to make a quorum.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
ICnmmunicated.l

EDITOR STATEsMAN:- II desire to correct
your statement in your paper of this morn
ing in regard to the action of the commit
tee of the City Council on the location of
The new City Hall. A Amajority of the COM
mittee adopted resolution declaring it in
eXpedient to entertain any proposition for
the location of the City Hall, except at
You have it south of Town or north of
Gay, which is not correct. 1 have at pres
ent nothing to say in regard to the action
of majority of the committee in adopting
such a resolution.
A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
Cincinnati Market-AprII ee.

FLOUR-Firm and unchanged; family
$11 80.
WHEAT-Held firmly. and demand not
active; winter red So 65@2 70.
CORN-Light supply and good demand
at 92@93c for ear; shelled held at 94c.
OArS-Firm at 79@S0c for No. 1; no
sales below latter rate at close.
RYE-Opened dull and closed firmer;
holders asking 50 05@2 10.
BARLEY-Unchange and quiet.
TOBACCO Unchanged and firm.
COTTON-Middling uplands held at 31c,
but little doing.
PROFESSIONALISM generally buoy
ant.
BUTTER-Steady at 35@40c.
EGGS-Good demand at 2lc.
POTATOES--Firm at 81 80 per bushel
and SO 6O@3 75 per bbl on arrival.
SEED-Clovrr and timothy seed dull !;
the former at 10c per pound and the latter
at $2@2 % per bushel; flax seed 81 25@
800.
HAY-Firm at S12@15.
OIL-Linseed oil in better Gemands at
81 Ii
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
Instructive Fire in Allegheny.

PITTsBURGH, April IA destructive
fire occurred in Allegheny yesterday
Sykes tannery was entirely destroyed
Loss $4,000; insurance $4,000. About
twenty men were engaged in throwing
leather out of the third story, when a
couple of barrels of fish oil in the lower
story took fire and exploded, causing q
panic among the men. Several leaped
from the windows. Henry Kreiling and
Lewis Kroeck were seriously injured. Six
others were badly injured, but will re.
cover.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
Monday, AprtL 27, 1868.
x,r,U nnUrEE

Monday, Aprtl 27, 1868.
NEIL HOUSE.
Thos J Hoyt New York; Joseph N Kelly, Cincn-
natl; Joseph Bell, VIII cling, Va; A s Deyer.
New York; Mrs TAomas and daughter. Richmond,
Ind: G Hastings, New York: Thos F Resener.
Wheeling Va: Geo I Brickford and WIFE Circle
Vile: Braudrett, Dayton; b Lsmberson, New
York; d Allen. Lebanon; Z Fryer, New York.
GooDALE HOUSE.
F II Gregory, Fort Wayne, Ind s N johnson,
Crestline, % II d Ellison, Newport, ~: John )
do T Hood. Marion, o; P Stewart, springfield. O.;
w H West. Beefontaine. q; Wslrath, Card
ington, o; Geo Adams. p q L. . RR; b Po2d, Nc
tondan, Cincinnati; q; Frsnk Sweetland. Sporta,
o; w RUSSELL Indianapolis. Ind: w H Widner
Rinsey, Kingston. o; W Walsh, York
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
North Carolina Election.

New YORK, April 27.-The Tribune spe-
cial from Raleigh, N. c., says: Thirty six
counties that have been heard from give
the Republicans 5000 majority. The ma
jority in the first Congressional distri t
(Mr. French 81 is 5000. The Constitution
is undoubtedly ratified and the wi oleS ate
ticket is elected by at least %, 900 majority.
The Legislature is largely Republican.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

AUCTION SALE OF REAL EsTATE.-John
G. Beal will sell by auction on Tuesday,
(to-morrow) at 2 P. NJ, on the premises,
No. $50 North Seventh street. fine brick
residence of seven rooms, large lot, out
buildings, good fruit, shru5bery, &c. &c.
The property is very desirable and sale
positive. Terms made known at sale.
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

CoFFEE.-Mocha, Java, green and golden
Rio, and all other varieties, at Brooks, Mer-
ion & Co.'s, dealers in fine family groceries
of every description, 273 South High street.
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

NEW YORK, April 27,--The Erie directors
went to Boston on Saturday. 1t is said the
funds of the Company in the bank at Jersey
City are so hypothecated that they can
not be drawn by Drew without the consent
of the Board of Directors.
Hon. Jonathan E. Field, brother of Cyrus,
died suddenly on the 23l at StockbriGge,
Massachusetts,.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

POLICEMEN ELEcTED-The Council last
night elected John A. KIle, policemen to
fill the vacancy caused by the resignation
of Patrick Durcan, and John A. Sarber, to
fill the vacancy caused by the death of
James Mcdonald. They are to serve until
the third Monday of May, 1869.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

The NURsERY.-Ths delicious little mag
azine tor May is on our table. 1t is just as
fresh, just as entertaining, just as instruc-
tive for the little peoplo as ever. 1t Is pub
lished at No. 13 Washington street, Bos-
ton, by John L. Shorey, at 81 80. Parents,
get It for your little ones.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

PROF. ANpERsoN.-There was fair, but
no. full audiel c, on the soiree nsagique OF
frof. Anderson, at M@nnerchor Hall, last
night. Some most beautiful experiments
were performed to the delight and wonder
OF the audience. The dressing bureau was
drawn by Martin Jennings.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

SHlFFIELD PLATED WARE.-Ladies will
bear in mind the sale of Sheffield plated
ware at SO South High street. this after
noon at O'Clock, and this evening at q
The goods are very beautiful. Call in this
morning and see them.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

The CARPET STRETcHER.-The new carpet
stretcher and tack driver is an immense
affair. 1t is wondrous back saver in
stretching carpets and driving down tacks.
Don't ask us to explain how the thing is
done, but drop into Kilbourne, Kuhns &
Co.'s and see it for yourselves.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

SERIoUs.-During the marriage exercises
at st. Patrick's church yesterday, one OF
our most highly respected matrons remark
ed to a young lady sitting by her, sit Is q
very serious thing to get married" "Yes, y
responded the fair damsel, shut much
more serious thing not to get married"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
CanaINav.gation. .

ALBANY, April 27.-Canal navigation
opens under favorable auspices. Tho
weather being pleasant and the. canal at
this end being in fair condition, all the
loaded boats which were frozen in last fall
between this city and Schenectady will
reach the river to-day.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

STREET RAILROAD MEETING.-There Will
be meeting of the friends of the Friend q
Broad Street railroad, on Friday evening,
at the school house in School District No.
1, on the National road, near the Fair
grounds.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

BREADi BREAD!!-Use Harries' flour and
you will always have light, white bread.
II neuer fails. Sold only by Brooks, Merton
& Co., Grocers, 273 South High street.
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

INSULTING FEMALES ON THE STREET.-On
Saturday evening Benz amin Riddle and
Edward Doyle were arrested for following
and making improper and annoying adj
vances to two women walking on the
street. They were fined So each by the
Mayor, yesterday. Riddle paid, and Doyle
went to the calaboose in default.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

E. REEDS Hoop Skirt and Corset Manu-
factory has been removed to 103 South
High street (Bell's Cloak House,, three
doors south of State street.
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

FRENCH CHINA.-Gold band tea sets,
best quality, containing A pieces, for S12,
at William Felton's, No. 46 North High
street.
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

w Bernard McNelly was last night
elected Street Commissioner by the City
Council to serve until the first Monday In
May, 1869.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

To THE TRADE.-A complete stock of
China, Glass and Queensware, lower than
any house in the city. William FELTON,,
No. 46 North High street.
anrl22. std
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

WIFE BEATING.-A man named Futz
was arrested by Constable Bartling, on
Saturday night, on charge of whipping
his wife. The warrant was issued by
SQUIRE Meeker. The case is set for hear
ing on Wednesday next.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

w"Oh conscience, thou hast fled to
brutish beasts, and hucksters and produce
dealers charge five prices tor their truck"
Shakespeare.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

TEAs.--Young Hyson, Imperial, Gum
powder, Oolong and Japan teas, the cltoic-
est chops imported, at Brooks, Merton &
Co.'s, dealers in fine family groceries, 273
South High street.
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

PLATED GooDs.-A handsome plated cas-
tor, with cut bottles, for $3.50, at William
Felton's, No. 46 North High street.
aDrl28- Std
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

BODY FoUND.-Our readers will remem-
Der an item published in these columns,
about the time the river was 80 high this
spring, relating the disappearance of two
little boys ma med Billy Smith and Philip
Kane, each about years old, from their
homes, on Sunday, March Goth. From that
time until Sunday nothing has been heard
of them. On Sunday the body of the little
Smith boy was found in the river near
Shadeville. There can be no doubt but
that both were drowned.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
Toledo market-ApriI e7.

WHEAT-1c lower; sales amber at 50 20.
CORN-11ac lower; sales No. l Micjgan
at Ole.
OATS-Firnl, held at 73c for No. 1.
RYE-Scarce.
SEEDS-Dull.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

w Geo. w. Gleason, 199 South High
street, has beautiful and fashionable stock
of Wallets, port-monnaies, pocket-books,
&c. Call and see them.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

w Andrew Jackson has been at 1t
again. For being drunk on the market
space, the Mayor fined him So and sent him
to the 'boose in default.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
Sacks. Cloaks and MantIes,

CHARLES HECKLINGER. III =
" opened a large ON On the corner of High and
Long streets (over Millers, Green 4 Joyce), where
he is prepared to cut and make ladies' garments in
the most elegant msnner and after the latest styles
Ladies can have their own material cut and made
to order. r aprl5-eodly
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
Hotel Burned.

CANAGHER1E, April q. = The United
States Hotel, at Sharon Springs, was burnt
ol Saturday. Loss $4,000; insured for
$4,000.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

Cincinnati Money NIarket-April 27.
GOLDFISH buying, and selling at
1897.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.

New York Money MarkeI-AprfI 27.
GOLD - Opened heavy at 1897. but
strengthened to 139I and falling to 13S24,
closed at 1897 @139.s
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

rw The last remedy for the borer, in the
peach and apple, is to give the trees thick
coat of whitewash late in May.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
RiYernnd WeRlher

PITTSBURGH, April 27.-River five feet
two inches by the pier mark and falling
Weather clear and pleasant.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

HORSE SHoT.-A very valuable gray
mare belonging to J. OBJ. Renick, of
Franklin township, was shot by some one
on Sunday afternoon. We are informed
that the animal, turned out to enjoy the
beautiful weather, jumped into neighbor-
ing field, where she was found shot dead.
A German gardener was arrested on charge
of committing the act.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

New York Dry Goods Market-ApriI e7
DRY GOODS-The market is inactive
and generally unchanged.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

rTbe different railroad trains al
brought in fair loads of passengers yester
daY.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATIvEs.

Mr. ORTIZ offered a resolution OF inquiry
as to the power of Congress to regulate the
safrty and fare of passengers on railroads.
Adopted.
Mr.. PAINE introduced bill to admit
Arkansas to Representation in Congress.
Referred to committee on Reconstruction.
Mr NIBLACK introduced bill extend
ing bounties to certain soldiers who were
discharged on account of disability incur
red while in the service of the United States.
Referred to committee on Military Affairs.
The members OF the House proceeded to
the Senate Chamber.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28

HAVING determined to close out my en-
tire stock of Boys Clothing, am offering
a splendid variety of suits for boys in ages
from 5 to II years, for almost any price that
will sell them. 1 want the money to use in
something that will pay profit. Bring
the boys along, and you will be convinced
that mean business.
G. w. NIswANDER,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
milwaukee, market-Apru 81.

FLOUR-Quiet; city Xxx $40 so. ~
WHEAT-Dull at 81 Is for No. L., fresh
receipts.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-28
q would be contrary to the purpose of the

Stanton's case was certainly meant to be
covered, If It was not the originating cause
OF It's introduction. He claimed that the
principles of the Constitution require the
proviso to be construed in the light of the
purpose OF the law, and held the objection
made was that Stanton did not come with
in its effect because he was not formally
appointed by johnson. This might be al
most termed quibble.
The Senate took a recess.
On reassembling, Mr.. Williams consid-
cred the point set up by the defe lse that the
law is unconstitutional, which he charac-
terized as a defiance and challenge to Com
gress, from the fact that the Constitution
does not provide for removals except by
impeachment. He drew the inference that
legislative body must possess the sole
power of judging when good behavior
ceases and when removals should be made.
lie also claimed the right to remove in cer-
tain eases was either power delegated to
the Executive by Congress or merely inr-
piled by the Constitution, and therefore
not to be extended to apply to all cases.
He then discussed the Judicial authority
cited by the Presidents counsel, arguing
that they afforded no couutenance to his
views. but settles the point that Congress
may fix tenures of office so as to prevent
removals by the President, and that his
power to remove, so far rs it existed, was
only implied from his power to appoint
was adduced in support of the Presidents
theory on this subject.
He cited passages from Webster's and
Calhoun's speeches and writings. of Kent
and Story, to show that the interpretation
put on the Constitution by the Congress of
1889, was erroneous and worthy of rever-
sal, and called attention to the fact that the
laws referred to were passed by a very
small majority in the House and Senate,
only by the vote of the Vice President,
who had direct interest in their passage.
He denied that all wisdom had died with
our fathers, and claimed this Congress had
as good right to construe the Constitu-
ton as its predecessors, maintaining the
power of Congress to determine the tenure
OF office.
He referred to numerous laws fixing the
tenure of various offices at certain num-
Der of years.
At this point, o'clock, on motion OF Mr..
Morrill,, of Virginis, who stated that Mr..
Williams was unwell and would not be
able to finish his speech to-day, the court
adjourned, and the Senate, after receiving
several executive communications, also
adjourned soon afterwards.