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MORTALITY OF PoRr1AND.-The whole num-

MORTALITY OF PoRTLAND.-The whole num-
Der of deaths in this city reported during the
month of March was 81; of these there died, of
Consumption, IL; Disease of Heart, l. Disease of
Lungs, 2; Dropsy on Brain, Q; Paralysis, 1 Intan-
tile, 5; Apoplexy, 1; Whooping Cough, 2; Dropsy,
l; Bilious Fever, Ii Cancer, 2; Scarlet Fever, 3;
Casualty. 2; Convnlsions |; Inflammation of Brain,
l; Disease of Brain, 1; Congestion of Bowels, /;
Lpiepsy, Congestion of Lungs, Q; Lung Fever, 8;
Nervous Exhaustion, /; Suicide, Il Canker, L; Dip
iberia. 4; Congestion of Brain, u Group, 1; Still
born, 2; unknown, 2.-Total 81.
Ages.-Under years, rs; between and 10, 2; be
twee 10 and 20, 3; between 20 and 80, 4; between
80 and 49, 6; between 40 and So 81 between 50 and e.
a. between go and 20, 4; between 20 and so, 8; un-
known, L; StiI-born, 2.-Total 81.
Seres.-Males 81; females Il; Unknown 2.-Total
81.
Whole number of deaths in March, 1857, 63.
LOUIS BUNCE,
Superintendent of Burlals.
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VOORHEES, IN NEW HAMPsHIRE.-The La
Crosse Democrat explains how it happened
that the Hon. D. w. Voorhees,, whose bright
home" it is well known, is sin the setting sun,
appeared so unlike himself during the New
Hampshire campaign. Mr.. Voorhees, was in
a moral strait jacket. The Democrat says
He has pleased the people, but no man in
New Hampshire has ever heard Dan VOORHEES,
on the stump. The argument-tbe powerful
convincing logic-the stern facts the terrible
pictures OF Radicaism he presents to thou
sands of spell-bound admirers in the West
have not been heard during this campaign.
Mr. Voorhees,, we are peculiar people-go
slow onciliate-talk smooth and win 'em by
kindnessl Don't mention repuoiation-don't
chide the Radicals-go Slow" and SO he goes
home feeling that the half has not been told
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FUNERAL OF PROF. SMYTH.-A dispatch to
Yesterdays S,ar announces that the funeral of
the late Professor Smyth will take place at
Brunswick Wednesday fore1 DON at half p; st
10 o'clock. The committee of arrangements
invite all graduates of the college and friends
of the deceased to attend. The wife of Pro-
lessor Smyth died year or two ago, and
daughter more recently. Six sons survive
him, one of whom (Egbert) is a professor in
the Andover Theological Seminary. Newman
is clergyman in Providence, r. I. Two OF
his sons served with credit in the war.
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NEWS ITE1Is.-Carl Schurz has returned to
st. Louis from his European tour.
In the Supreme Court at Washington yes
terday an opinion was delivered reversing the
Judgment of the Circuit Court for Louisiana
and reaffirming the legitimacy of Mrs. Gen
property in that State. ie
Messrs. Foster, Day & Pratt's large straw
factory at Franklin, Mass, was burned Satur
day night.
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In ancient history we read of rich and fra
grant wood and spices wherewith a temple once
was lined. To-day we find our temples lined
with the delicious perfume of Woodworth's
FLOR DEL EspIRITU SANTo, the most captivat-
ing and delicious odor ever distilled. For sale
by all druggists. April 6. eod1w
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DIED.

In this city, Penny II. Wescott aged vears
In Falmouth, April 1, Miss Rebecca Cressey' aued
rs years. -
In Watervile, March e. Mrs Tabtha Shaw. aped
go years.
In Waterville, April Q, Mrs. Eliza, widow of the
late pit. Oren low. aged 81 years.
In Vassalboro, March !s, Mrs. Adeline M, wife of
10 n Collins, aged &c years.
10 Bucksport March 10, Mrs. Catharine G. Snow,
aged 81 years 10 months.
In Hayerhil Mass, April g. Elizabeth Josephine,
aged 63 yea s..
At Grizzly Flat. FL Dorado county, Feb. q, Irene
Olafk, WE OF Jabez L. Pike native OF Eastport,
Me-, aged As years 10 months DAVIS
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IUppOsIJe the &c
March I. S T&r tlsN

&c Buy We, and E'il do you Good ,,-DR.
LANGLEY'S ROT AND HERB BITTERS in ev-
cry instance prove this motto true. They do good
to every one who use them for ia ndce Headache,
CostiveneSs. Liver Complaints, Hlmors, mp re or
Bad Blood, General D. lity, and all Bilious diseases
GEO. G. GOODWIN Il Co,
nar1SdUy8sn Boston, and all Druggists.
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THE Alabama Claims appear to give the En-
glish government good deal of uneasiness,
Besides talking the matter over in most con
ciliatory manner in Parliament and tele-
graphing the whole debate by cable to the
American newspapers, Her Majesty's ministry
have been calling home seamen from the col
onies to serve in the iron-clads in case of
trouble, and late advices from Jamaica indi-
cate great confusion and hustle at that usual
to fortfy Port Royal. Great activity was dis
played in all the docks. Gunboats Jason and
Favorite have been testing their sailing abil-
ties and the working of their batteries, each
commander to make full report of the result
to the Admiralty. The Admiral OF the station
will remain at Bermuda till May next.
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BatcheInr's Hair Dive.

This splendid Hair Dye is he best IN the world.
The only tr and perfect Dye-H armless, Reliable
instantaneous. No disapp ,inlment. No ridiculous
tints. Remedies the i'll effects 81 Bad DYES Invig-
crates and ,eaees the hair soft and beautiful black
broiUR. Sold by all Drus gsts and Pertumers; and
properly applied at Bachelors Wig Factory Is Bond
street, New York. ian14sNdiy
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THE PRESS.
Tuesday Morning, April 7, 1853

E~First Page to-day-The Dominion Of
Canada; Seward and Weed; the -Four I'M
neachment Trials; Varieties.
Fourth Page-Ss rng; Genuine French
Ronance.
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HARPER's BAzAR.-Fessenden Brothers,
Lancaster Hall, have received the twenty
fifth number of this beautiful journal of
fashion. 1t is handsomely illustrated and fully
maintains the good reputation it has acquired.
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WASHINGTON Hook and Ladder Company
was surprised last night and had to call on the
printing offices for help. The surprise came in
the shape of a free lunch brought in by the
ladies, and assistance was promptly and cheer
fully rendered.
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ALBION HOUSE DINING Rooms, lit Federal
street. Good old-fashioned "boiled dinner
Best of vegetables. Also, roast beef as usual.
Good attention shown to all.
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LOR SALE to the trade by the Bale, 100 Bales
Il Superhne Cotton Irvine, for Herring, Pohagen.
and Mackerel-hne nos; these twines grade o5ore
the ordinary quality. 'e
AM. NET & TWINE CO., 4s Commercial 81.
a29dtaw3m sN P.eSCItN =
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Portland and Vicinity.


ENTERTAINMENT coLUhr.
Chestnut Street NJ. E. Sabbath Scnooi.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Building Lots-E. M. Patten q Go.
Yacht Kate-E. NJ. Pattcn q Co.
NEW ADvERTIsEMENT COLUMN.
Quarterly Report Canal National Bank.
Quarterly Report Merchants National Bank.
Quarterly Report National Traders Bank.
Quarterly st tement First National Bank.
Angus Housed II. King.
EN- ress WAGON for Sale-J. L. Prlndie.
Flour-MaIr & True.
Seed PotatOes-I. & L Berry.
Splendid Steel Eogrsyings.
Mea-Edw. H. Burgin q Co.
Mnasses Geo. S. Hunt.
Balls and Ba.s-W d. Robinson.
New toundland Pup Lost-Prince & Son.
Pivot Action Brace arston s. Parsons.
Stcre for Sae-J. III. Perley.
Annual Meeting, al. L. A.
Piano Fol re to Let.
Sac Tor Sale-W L. Southard,
Horse for Sale-W. L. Southland
10 the Landless-W. L. Southard.
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THE poles for the telegraph along the Port
land & Rochester Railroad have been set as
lar Cumberland Mills and this village will soon
De connected with Portland by WIRE
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Business Items

CONSTITUTION WATER is a certain cure for
Diabetes and all diseases of the Kidneys. For
sale by all druggists. mar16eod3m
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"THE SURRENDER OF LEE" is to be the SUBJ
iect of Gov. Chamberlain's lecture before the
G. A. R., at Saccarappa, Wednesday evening.
The lecture is to be in the Congregational
Church
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Additional Notice.

ONE OLIVER WEDGE, legally my hus-
" band) has advertised that have lett his bed and
board. He has never provided me with either As
to harboing or trusting on his account, there Is
no danger ofthat, as know OF no person who would
trust him or me on his account.
ALMEDIA WEDGE.
Portland, April 1st 1868. apr2d6ts
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IMPORTS.

MATANZAS. Brig Gpsey Queen - 534 hhds A
ties mOlasses, to Lynch. Barker q Co.
WINDSOR. Ms. Sch Libby CHS tons plaster.
to A ID Whidden.
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A VALUABLE REMEDY.-''The Vegetable
Pulmonary Baisam, one of the tbest me.Ii-
cines tor Coughs, Colds and pulmonary Complains,
ever offered 70 the public. Physicians Of the high
est respectaosy prescribe it, ana thousands o. tGn,-
lilies keep it n hand as standard family medicine
gists, boston, PrOprietors.
Mar 3d. eod-SN1m
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An Essay for Young Men on the crime of solitude,
and the Diseases and Abuses which create impede
in iled envelopes. free of eharge. Address DR. j.
SKILIlN HOUGHTON, Howard Association,
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. sN d&sw3m
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state Pensions.

DERSONS holding certificates under the State
Pension Law of 1857, and continued in tore NC NC
an act of 1868, longer entitled 20 Pensions ~
,riue of such certificates but 1pplications mnst
he made in all cases by parties DESTROYS of ayailino
themselves OF the benefits of the law. Such applca
tons may be made ia person, and not Otherwise 10
George II. Libby, by disabled Soldiers or Seamen
residents of the city, who lave served and been cred
tied OH the quota OF Maine, by the widows OF such
deceased Soldiers Sailors by the legal guardian OF
dependent mother sister of such deceased persons
and no others, on Monday, Tuesday and "Wednesday
April . h. 9TH and Sth, between the hours Of and
O'Clock p NJ, at the old Probate Court Room in City
Building. JACOB MCCLELLAN, Mayor
Apnil 2, 1868, dow
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Marriage and ceiihacv.

The only reli' BILE remedy for those own discolor-
atoms on the lace is ''Perys Moth and Freckle Lo-
ton Prepared only by DR.. b. e. Perry. 40 Bond
ST., New York sold everywhere. mar2IdSw6msN
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DISASTERS.

Sch G f Heller, OF Bangor. from Sagua for Boston.
put in to New York 5th with loss OF jb and damage
to other sails
Sch NJ Hathaway, Cole, at New York from Ma
tanzas, lost boat and split sails off Chincoteague in
the yale oil the 2lst.
Sch July Fourth, at New York from CT ntuegos
sustained damage on the passage and was blown of
the coast Three times.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

This Modern Hotel contain; i9 Rooms
cent business
elers goods Witht ut extra charge
Stages leave the house for all stations
called the
FIRST established Hacking OIhers followed
followed.
Transient $500 So so according
j.. Killing,
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Notice is hereby given that the Spndles placed on
Lees lsock. and Ram Island Ledge to mark the
ship channel in Kennebec river, Maine, were broken
OF by the ice in the late freshet Steps will be taken
to have them re laced practicable.
By order OF the Light House Board.
JOHN POPE,
L. IL. Inspector, LIST District.
Portland Anril e. 1863
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Most Popular Medicine inthe World
DIR. HENDRICKS
bai Restorative 8

b L II TT H Es - {! !!
Composed of Perarian Bark, Pipsisseaoa, Chammo-
mite Ftoa0erS, Thor oagh,cort, Dandeiion. Ye'toao
Dock, Mandrake and Scrsoparilta aud any other
valuable Roots and Herbs. the who e forming most
effsctual Tonic beautiful Appetizer, and CRATE
full Stimulant, impair ing tone to The Stomach and
digestion and o. eaiih and >trength to the whole
system. Price ST. Prepared by
THOS, G.. LORING, Ap0thecary,
Opposite the Post ofice.l
March, ST& L tfsN
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A SOUTH SIDE VIEW OF THE WAR.-We
announced some time ago the fact that the
Hon. Alexander HI. Stephens of Georgia, was
engaged in preparing history of the late war
between the Nation and the Southern States.
The book, we learn, is to be issued soon by the
National Publishing Company" and will be
sold by agents to subscribers. A
Probably no man living is better fitted to
present the Southern view of the late struggle
than the ex-Vice President OF the Rebel Con-
federaoy. His well-known ability his init
mate knowledge of men aud events, as well
as his natural candor and philosophical calm
ness are elements of this peculiar fitness. The
book bears the following somewhat startling
title A Constitutional View of the Late War
between the States;" but we will not quarrel
with the title if the book itself prove as good
as Mr.. Stephens is capable of making it.
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SPOKEN.

March "a lat 36 IS, lon ~ brig Geo Gichrst, from
Havana tor New York.
March rs, lat 80. lon 75 sch Frank Jameson, from
New orleans for Boston.
April l, off Delaware Capes, brig H McGivery,
from Cardenas Tor Portland.
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FOREIGN PORTS.


Ar at Bombay Feb 2S barque Henry Buck, Mich
ols Boston; 18th, Moonbeam. Field Rangoon.
Sid FIN Trinidad 21st ult, schs Martha Maria, Dean
New Yors Oneida, Davis, Philadelphia: A NJ had,
wick, Coan, Zaza: ed, brig Mattano, Jarvis, New
York.
Ar at Cientuegos oath ult, barque Fannie Hinckly.
Darrah, do.
Sid 18th, brig Frank Churchill. Collins, Portland
Path, RAMIREZ, Bernard, New York; brig Ida, lBrj
Sid Goth, barque Cephas Starrett, Gregory Tor New
York; sch w II Thoindke. Hail. do.
Ar Cabarien 18th ult brig Caroline Eddy, Rose,
Sid 18th. sch Ella NJ Pennen Mitchell, Delaware
Breakwater; 10Th, brig Hiram Abf, Tibbetts, tor
Ar at ravana goth ult. barques Arizona Conant
Antwerp; 9th. Excelsior, Bowers, Portland.
Cd 9th, brig Jas Miller, Bennett, Sagua.
Sid 25th. barque & w Roseyelt. HERMAN, Sagua:
sch Ralph Souder, Crosby Matanzas; 16th baruue
Blanche How, Ingersoll: Tor Sagua. sch Maracaino
Henley Philadelphia; M Haskell Barbour, Ma
tanzas 9th, Martin w Brett, Thurlow. Caibarien
sch Arthur Burton, Frohock, Matanzas
Ar at Matanzas z2d baruue Woodsioe, Edmonds
sch Ralph Sender, Crosby, Havana
Sid 10Th, brig g Colson, Perry, for New York
sch Vesa, Waite, Baltimore.
Ar at Cardenas 18TH, trig Alice Starrett, Hooper,
New York, I'd, sca Fanny Heating Daniels, New
Jr'eans. t A.t --.7 VI
sIl 10th, brig Gen Marshall. Gem, for New Or
leans; 21st, barque SARAH Hale, Hutchinson Ior
Portland brig E SWEET, Lawrence Baltimore
22d, brig Josephine, inscott, Portland sch Alaska.
Sirouf, New YORK 0arque Josephine, Haven tor
Portland. orig ETH NJ fucker, Tucker, North Of
Hatteras; Giles Loring, for N w York
ar at bermuda I'D ult, brig Melrose, Grigrs, from
New York. e7'' go
At Nassau, MP, 18th ult. sch Maine Law. John
son, from George own, sc, for Demarara leaky'
AT at st John, NIB LIST inst, sch Lucy, Coop. from
st Domingo. Ff'
Cid I'd. sens Magnet, Ingalls,. New York: Peiro.
Rogers, and Caspian, Larrabee, do; Miller, Mil
Ter, Havana.
[Per steamer Hansa. at New York;
Sid fin Holyhead 2lst, Rochester, Oliver, (trom
Liverpoo) for New Orleans.
Ar at Deal ed, Am Union, Grant, New York for
London land proceeded.l
Sid I'm Melbourne Dec 80, Vicksburg, Thompson,
London.
Ar at shanghae Jan 25, John L Dimmock, VIM
ohell. Cardiff.
Ar at Hong Kong Feb 7, Parsee, Soule, Bangkok
Sid Feb 8, Fearless. Drew, Manila.
Ar at Manila Jan 80, Penang, patten, Hong Kong
Ar at Singapore Feb l6, Delfthaven, Freese, from
Ar at Akyab Feb 10, Annie Camp. Drummond
Bombay.
21st, Houghton, Willis, Maumain.
Ar at Alden 9th ult, G @ Horton, Kelley, from Liy-
erpool
Sid FIN Trieste 18th ult, Harvest Moon, Bartlett,
Bordeaux.
Sid i'm Havre 21st, Reunion, Nichols, Cardiff and
United States. ss-.-
Sid I'm Antwerp goth ult, Old Dominion. Sampson,
New York.
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{ -ARIN e N EWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND.
Monday, April 6.

ARRIVED.
Steamship Thames tBr) Pinkerton, London.
Steamer Franconia Sherwood. New YORK.
EasGport and st John. NIB.
Erig Maud Potter, tBrl Shields, Boston, to load
for St John, NIB. a
Sch Ruth II Baker, Knight, Philadelphia.
Sch d & Kelley, Kelley, PHILADELPHIA.
Sch Mary A. Jeerson New York.
John, NIB.
Sch A. cade, Daley, Camden for Boston.
Sch Libby @, lI5rl Banks, Windsor, Ms.
CLEARED. UI"
Steamer Chesapeake, Bragg, New York Henry
Fox.
Brig Hattie Wheeler, Bacon, Cardenas-Phin-
new & jackson.
Brig klsinore, (Br) Moore, CORVALLIS, NS-John
PoIte1us.
Sch George Deering, Willard, Sagua-E Chur-
chill q Co. s
Sch Medford Spencer, Fall River-Chas Sawyer.
SAILED-Steamer Chesapeake; barques Phiiena,
Grace Redpalh; schs + M Hamilton, George Deer
ing Harriet Fuller, Carroll Maria, Empire, Arctic,
Cornelia, Alnomak, and Others
BY TEL. TO MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.
Ar at Baltimore 9TH, brig Harriet, Staples, from
Matanzas AL,
AR at New York 9Th, barque Esther, Prince, from
St Thomas brigs Clara Brown, Brown, and Open
Sea, from Sagua.
Al ship Tamerlane. 924 tons. has been sold to par
ties in Phlladelp. ia or $4,000.
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NEW DRUG SToRE.-The same enterprise
that was so prominent with our citizens in the
work of reconstruction, is now being mani
tested by our merchants in putting in STOCKS
that will allow them to compete with the Bos-
ton and New York trade. That some OF the
finest stores in New England are to be found
in Portland is something that all are proud of,
and we are glad to see such business qualities
as are shown by our merchants in putting in
their large and well-assorted stocks, and the
taste that is displayed in arrang ng them for
sale.
One of the finest stores that we have yet
looked into is that of W. F. Phillips 8 Co.,
Nos. 46 and 48 Middle street, in Donnelrs
block. This firm is we'll known all over the
State, and they have put in stock, and have
facilities corresponding with their very extern
sive trade. The main salesroom on the first
floor, is large, we'll lighted and presents a bus
mess like appearance. Here can be found
anything in the drug line, while in the base
ment is large stock of paints and oils, which
branch of the business is made speciality by
this firm. This building is four stories high,
and the chambers are roomy and pleasant.
They are connected with each other, and with
the basement and first floor by powerful ele-
vator, and by broad stairways. There is in all
100000 stock in this store; and with this
stock, the central location, the gentlemanly
clerks and widespread reputation CT this firm,
they must do a very extensive business here
after.
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Notice.

Notice.
nay wile Almedia Wedge, having left my bed and
WI board without just cause, hereby fo B d All
persons from harboring OF trusting her on nv ac-
count. OLIVER WEDGE.
Portland, March 81, 1868. apr1d1ws 4
A LII KINDS OF JOB PRINTING neatly ana
n promptly executed this Office, -
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BY TEL. TO MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

Al ship Tamerlane, ga tons. has been sold to pa
ties in Philadelp4ia ,or $4,000.
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ENTERTAINMENT cobUmr.
Chestnut Street NJ. E. Sabbath Sehooi.
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IN CONVENTION.

The two branches met in convention for the
purpose of hearing report from the Portland
Institute and Public Library.
Hon. William Willis, President of the In
stitute read the annual report, and then pre-
scented memorial for aid rom the city.
recess was taken for the purpose of allow
ing the members of the City Council to il spe ct
the Library and the room. While there, Gov
Washburn made some stirring remarks upon
the utility OF the object and the great benefit it
would be not only to our city but to the whole
State.
The convention, after the recess, was dis
solved,
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-12
The New York Herald Of the 7tb in,

The New York Herdid, of the 7th inst,
in commenting upon the prospect ahead,
says:
With regard TO the national finances,
Congress il all at sea. While the domi-
nant Radical Republican party has an
overwhelming majority in both Houses
a majority of four-ffths of the members
it is thoroughly disorganized and split up
on questions of national finance. While
it could carry the reconstruction acts over
the veto of the President "a we'll az other
measures of a purely political character,
there is not the least unity or accord on
matters pertaining to the currency, banks,
revenue or taxation. On all these there is
the greatest confusion and want Of knoWl-
edge. The Eastern capitalists, bOndhold-
ers and national bankers are headed off by
such prominent men as Butler from their
own section, and, strange to say, these class
es and the old ,protectionist manufacturers
of New England have met with Opposition
where they least expected it-from Senator
Sprague, who heretofore was the head and
front of all these interests. The Radical
members generally from the West are in
direct conflict with those from the East on
nearly all financial questions. Indeed,
almost every man has theory of his own.
However DESTROYS members may be to pre-
serve the unity Of the party on a common
policy, it is impossible for them to act to-
gether. The views and interests Of the
different sections Of abe country they rep
resent are not alike.
Under this state of things we shall have
to drift along, probably oyerburdened
with taxation and without any improve
ment in the national finances, till the next
President is elected. Federal taxation
alone amounts TO over six hundred million
year, and large amount of this is eaten
up by oficeholaeFs and consumed by fraud.
No country, no people-eyen the most
heavily taxed in the Old World-was ever
80 burdened. Yet we must continue to en-
dare this; for Congress is so Incompetent
and demoralized that no relief can be exc
pected from it. We must bear this fearful
burden with a system Of currency unsettled
and complicated, with gold for the bond
holders, greenbacks for the ofEiceholdera
and national bank rags for the people, till
the party now in poweris utterly destroyed
in the next Presidential election. Let US
be patient as possible, then, and prepare
for the great political revolution which i
coming.