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WADE AND THE sUCCsssION.

There are some Republicans who are
bitterly opposed to putting Ben. Wade in
the Presidential Office. There is scarcely
a doubt that they want Johnson out, and
with little regard as to the manner in
which that job shall be done, but they
want some man other than Wade to take
his place The Washington correspondent
of the Louisville Courier writes ON the
18th inst. as follows:
Ben. Wade is much exercised over the
question now discussed here among his en-
emies in his own party about his right to
the succession Of the Presidency if John
son is deposed. The Constitution provides
in case ofremoval, death, resignation, ETC.,
of the President and Vice President, what
officer should act as President, etc. The
question now raised is, is the President
pro. tenn. of the Senate such an officer as
contemplated by the Constitution. 1t is
contended by them, neither that person
nor the Speaker of the House are officers,
and as such, are not eligible. The matter
was debated at great length in the session
of 1894, and Mr.. Madison spoke and voted
against the proposition, that such an
officer could succeed to the Presidency.
The bill passed the House by a vote of 26
to %, Mr.. Madison voting nay. If the
view taken by Wade's opponents prevail,
the mantle would fall on the Chief JUS
tice. Wade will not feel secure until he
is fully in possession of the coveted prize"
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four hundred and eighty-one bales Ala
bama cotton here, on suspicion that it was
removed from that. State on fraudulent
permits.
TRENTON, n. j., March ga bill was
Introduced in the lower House Ofthe Legis-
lature, making the punishment for murder
in the first degree hanging or imprison-
ment for life, to be determined BY the Jury,
as in Illinois and Minnesota.
ST. LOUIS, March 26.-Omaha dispatches
Fay the heaviest snow storm of the season
occurred along the line Of the Union Pa
cifc railroad Tuesday.
JACKSON, March 26.-The trial of
Mills Gibbons, accused of assassinating
| Capt. Estell, has occupied the court for the
past two days, and has not closed. All
the evidence thus far points to his guilt.
The Jail where he is confined is guarded
| by United States soldiers.
CINCINNATI, March 26.-The heavy
rain of yesterday and to-day is general
and undated. AT midnight reports were
received here stating that the Miami and
other streams emptying into the Ohio, had
overlooked their banks, and great destruc-
ton to property is anticipated. The Ohio
is rising rapidly.
Samuel Shotwell, recently from Mem
phis, attempted suicide this evening by
shooting himself, the ball entering his left
breast. The wound will probably prove
fatal.
WILMINGTON, March 26.-The Radical
| Convention at Lamarton yesterday nomi-
mated o. II. Dockery for Congress from this
| district.
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THE PRESIDENTS VETO.

The message of the President, returns
ing to Congress, with his objections, the
bill amending the Judiciary act, by a
provision divesting the Supreme Court of
jurisdiction on appeals pertaining to the
highest interests of the citizen, is a brief
but clear and forcible, as well as dignifed
and temperate paper. The revolutionists
may eject its author from his high Office,
but history will do justice to the man,
who standing in the trial dock, and
threatened amid the revelings and de-
nunciations of the Jacobin crew, with
decapitation, resolutely forbids to the
extent of the remnant Of authority left
him, their eneroachments on public lib
erty. Such acts, impotent though they
unfortunately are, in the language of NJ.
Guillardet, make Mr.. johnson appear
grand amid the usurpers and deserters
from the law" One Of the Radical Jour
mails jeeringly announces this as his last
veto, and it may be; but his fate, if he
falls, will be proud one, and as honor
able as that Of the Roman soldier whose
skeleton and armor were found at the
gate of Pompeii-the post Of his duty
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JOHNSON AND BLACK.

The Washington correspondent of the
Louisville Courier says in his letter of the
25th instant:
In the lull of the impeachment excite
ment the affair of the President and Judge
Black is canvassed in all circles, and va
rious rumors are ahoat. 1t should be stated
when the President requested the Judge to
aid him in the trial, the latter suggested
that the rancor of his personal and politi-
cal foes in the Senate would be aroused
and it might damage his cause. Stanbery
and Curtis, it is said, concurred with Judge
Black in his opinion, but the President
overruled all objections and insisted on the
retention of Judge Black. Subsequently,
however, this identical view was urged on
the President by Seward and others, and
it is now believed when Black pressed a
decision on the Alta Villa case or the al
tentative of his retiring from the defense,
the President determined to let him go.
1t is rumored that Stewards evidence is
highly important to Johnson's defense, and
it is believed it was deemed prudent, and
perhaps necessary under the circumstances,
to conciliate Seward even at the sacrifice
of a valuable friend and mis- Just demand,
and thus, TO use the striking words of Judge
Black himself Mr.. Stewards little finger
seems stronger than the loins of the law.
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A FRIGHTENED GOVERNOR,

The Governors shattered nerves have
been feariully excited by the mysterious
Ku-Klux, and he publishes an editorial
in his paper signed so as to leave no
doubt that he is the writer, advising the
Union men, leaguers " to convert them
selves into mob and cxterminate TINS
imaginary host terrible as an army
with banners" Think of the Governor
becoming so frightened as to forget that
this is a government Of laws which his
oath requires him to see faithfully exec
cuted, and advising resort to mob law
and mob violence Of the worst species
Who will be safe under such teaching as
this2
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Washington Items.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 26.-By
direction of the President General Han
cock granted leave of absence to himself
from Washington for four days.
The receipts Of customs during the week
ending March q, we're g, 9O2, 929
The impeachment managers have just
taken testimony concerning the correct
ness of President Johnson's speech at st.
Louis.
The Senate, to-day, ratified the treaty be-
tween the United States and the North
German Confederation, providing that a
free immigration and naturalization
changes the nationality. The vote was 90
TO 8.
The treaty was slightly amended, but
not in any important particle or grounds
of opposition. The North German Con-
federation might, according to provisions.
interfere with emigrants before the full
time of naturalization expired, as Austria
did in the Kasta case.
The House Committee on Foreign AT
fairs will, it is said, when the impeachment
trial Is over, report in favor Of an appro-
priation for the purchase Of the Russian
territory in accordance with the terms Of
treaty.
The President has sent to the Senate the
nomination Of K. +. Miller, as Associate
Justice Of the Supreme Court Of Idaho.
The Committee on Elections yesterday
heard the argument of Mr.. McGFeety, a
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New ORLEANS, March 2G.-General
Buchanan has assumed command of the
Fifth Military District.
The District Court has decided that the
signature of Governor Flanders to an act
passed by the Legislature, while Wells
was Governor, and not signed by Wells, is
a constitutional approval by the Executive,
and is an actual law.
Under the auspices of the Prussian Con-
sui, and other prominent Germans, funds
are being raised for the relief of the people
in East Prussia, who, it is reported, are re-
duced to famine by failure of the crops.
Rev. DR.. Beckwith, who was elected
Bishop of Georgia, left to-day for his do
cese.
In the case of Gov. Baker, charged with
perjury, the defense closed their evidence
to-day, and asked his discharge. Commits
sioner Shannon stated he should adjourn
court until Wednesday next, when it would
be opened for rebutting testimony on the
part Of United States counsel Defense
demurred on the ground that further delay
would result in prejudice to the State, and
preferred the case at once sent before u. S.
District Court, which reference was given
to the case, and the investigation ended.
Fifty thousand dollars were stolen from
the Canal Bank this morning. A reward
of ten thousand dollars is offered for the
recovery Of money and arrest of thief.
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THE sUBJUGATION OF THE ST.
PREsaE COURT.

These are words of fearful import, but
the indications are that the roar from
the Jaeobin mountain in Congress, has
sent terror into the chamber Of the Su-
preme Court Terrible to every friend
of liberty and justice, as is the cOntem-
plation of such fact, the fragrant de-
generaey Of the times should have lead
the people to expect it. Men are but
men wherever placed, and when prompts
ed by every incentive to perform well
their duties and that under the awe OF
a power, INSCRIPTIONS and relentless in
the prosecution of its schemes, the ex-
Founders Of law and the dispensers of
Justice should yield and falter in the
high and responsible stations they fill, is
but in accordance with previous expert
ence Timidity in Judge is indeed a
crime of the greatest magnitude. Its
consequences for evil cannot be over-
estimated. 1t is deplOrable to think
that the highest court of this nation,
has fallen under such an imputation, but
the refusal to 90 forward and decide the
questions involved in the McCardle case
in spite of Congressional er post .faeto
restrictions, or threats of impeachment,
will certainly subject its judges to such
a charge With all respect due to that
exalted tribunal, it is but just to say that
no plea, either technical, or general, or
whether based on expediency or not, will
be permitted as an excuse for this great
dereliction The people will then feel
that the last column in the temple oil
constitutional liberty is crumbling to its
fall.
The National Iateifgencer thus elo-
quently pleads that the court shall not
at the bidding of the revolutionists, alb
dictate its high functions, and abandon
its duty
A citizen demands protection before the
Supreme Bench of Justice. As he stands
at that bar, he personates every man in the
Union; yea, he holds in his arms the child
of every citizen of the republic, and when
he invokes the law, he pleads the cause Of
the children even Of his oppressors. The
| cause is not his. 1t is the nations; it is
posterity's; it is mankind's cause. If it is
not to be adjudged by the court-revive
the traitors song of Haunting lie," and
tear to shreds the flag of liberty; cancel
the dishonored heraldry of the Union
where the deluded sculptor or painter has
figured the falsehood; burn the Constitu-
ton in the rotunda of the Capitol, and let
its flames lick the stately pillars and tum-
BILE the lefty roofs of political temple
| whose every stone is a dedication forever
to civil liberty. Leave US not memorial
| of the freedom in which we once exulted
to mock us with hideous satire, as we de-
| pore our degradation and train our chill
dren to bondage.
Justice we demand. Does the court hes
itate ? Already, then, the revolution has
| succeeded. Even before the blow descends
the judiciary bows to receive it. But will
the court yield? We dare not impute ig-
noble fear. Congress has no power to di-
vest jurisdiction of the McCardle case.
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NEGRO OFFICERS-AN IMPORTANT
CASE FOR THE COURTS.

At the recent election in Shelby county
a negro named Hayden was elected Con-
stable in the fourteenth district On the
25th inst his white competitor (Norton)
contested before the County Commission
ers Hayden's right to be commissioned,
on the ground of his ineligibility accord
ing to the Code, he being Of African de-
scent. also, that the election was illegal,
the franchise law requiring the Commits
sioner Of Registration, who held the elec~
ton, to be commissioned by the Governor
In the hearing Of the case by the County
Commissioners it was proven by NUM-
Der of witnesses that the Governor sig
nature to the commission of the Commiss
sioner Of Registration was not written
by Brownlow himself The counsel for
Norton insisted that the Governor had
no authority for delegating 10 an
other the duty Of afixing his official
signature TO documents A decision
in the case was postponed. This IS
a very important case, and will probably
be taken to the Supreme Court for adju-
dication Of the points involved. There
scarcely can be question as to the lie
gality of the commissions signed by a
proxy for the Governor. There is no
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Fighting al MnzatIan. etc.

SAN Francisco, March 26-An arrival
from Mazatlan reports fighting in the
streets between opposing parties. One side
is supposed to be filibusterers under Mar
tinez, who claims that before September
the republic will be established from Mat
amoras to Mazatlan. Governor Rubi is
still at the capital awaiting reinforcements
from Guadalajara, which are daily ex-
pected under the command of Corona.
An engagement between the national troops
under Davolas and Martinez, near Casala,
was indecisiye, but Davolas fearing that
he would be unable to hold out until the
arrival of Corona, embarked his troops
aboard the steampship Montona, which
took them TO Guaymas.
The Mexican government has removed
the prohibition on importation of goods,
Every description of sugar, coffee, boots
and shoes heretofore not allowed, are now
admitted upon the same terms as other
goods.
Brigands infesting the roads in the
vicinity of Guadalajara, Quetetaro and Ca
lima have been dispersed or killed, and the
roads are now free.
Civil war continues and grows more
complicated. The revolutionists are gain
ing ground, and MARTINEZ is complete mas
ter of the situation
A forced loan of 100000 was made on
the merchants last week. Seven Spaniards,
Germans and Mexicans refused to pay, and
were imprisoned. After being three days
in Jail they applied to the American Con-
sui for relief but Martinez informed them
they would have either to pay or undergo
imprisonment. No American or Ameri-
cans property was destroyed.
Martinez has received official instructions
from President Juarez to give up his COM
mand, and no longer to exercise his usurped
authority; also to present himself and his
chiefs, in person, at the seat of government.
This Martinez refuses.
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THE WHEAT.

The reports in regard to the growing
wheat crop in this State continue very
favorable The McNlinnville Nelc Era
of the both inst, says "The prospect
for beautiful wheat crop through our
section of country is truly encouraging
If no misfortune oyertakes the crop be-
tween this and the time OF harvesting, we
shall have plenty and to spare The
Chattanooga Republican Of the 10Th inst,
says "Nr John King showed bunch
of wheat from his farm, seven miles above
the city on the river, which surpasses
anything of the kind we have ever seen
at this season Of the year The field
from which il was taken contains sixty
acres, and the wheat viii average from
twelve TO fifteen inches high, is very
hearty and thrifty, and commencing to
ioin. some Of the stalks we noticed hav>
ing three joints Ii is the Early Brough~
ton wheat, the seed having been brought
from Virgins"
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THE MeMinnyille Men Era reports
that two citizens of Pennsylvania have
purchased property in that town, one of
whom win establish drug store there
and that several other parties, represent
ING Connecticut, Wisconsin, Michigan
Pennsylvania, and Ohio, are looking
around with the view of making eur-
eb.sas of real estate.
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NEW YORK DISPATCHES.
The Prussian Treaty TO be Ratified
Immediately-Inter Mexican
News. etc.

The Prussian Treaty to be Ratified
ImmediateIy-InIer Mexican
News, etc.
NEW YORK, March 26.-The Herald's
Washington dispatch states that at the ur-
gent solicitation of Secretary Seward, Mr.
Sumner will endeaver TO have the Prussian
treaty ratified Immediately.
The Times special says that the post
office subcommittee have ascertained that
the department does not pay Wells Fargo
& Co., and the railroad besides, for carry
ing the overland mails.
The Times special says that the Senate,
in executive session, had considered the
Prussian treaty, and that several important
amendments are pending.
A Vera Cruz special says that the traitor
Lopez has been imprisoned, and General
Migrate has been conveyed to the capital.
The press as we'll as the Judiciary now de-
nounce as unconstitutional the law against
traitors, passed January 25, 1862, under
which Macmillan was tried and executed.
The Legislature of Daxoca supports
Senior Senactoas.
A motion was made in Congress favor
ing the free export of gold and silver.
A heavy fine has been imposed on the
British steamer Danube, and her owners
have OF, as yet, paid it. Capt. West will
be imprisoned if he returns to Vera Cruz.
The Yueatan expedition has all returned.
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THE PROGRESS OF "MoRAL IDEAS" y
We take pleasure in recording the evil
dences of moral reform in this heather
land. Oar spiritual hopes have just been
wonderfully revived by hearing the fact,
that the Right Reverend Doctor Thomas
II. Pearne, General Superindent of Dis
loyal Churches, and Missionary Plenipo-
Tertiary to the benighted region of Loyal
East Tennessee, was duly and solemnly
qualified by Ex-Reverend Judge Houk, at
Clinton, last week, as an attorney in the
courts of Tennessee. Words fail us TO ex-
press cor qualification upon witnessing this
evidence of moral progress.-KnOrvilIe
Press and Herald.
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RICHMOND, Va, March 26.-In the con-
vention to-day, the Committee on Loans
for the expenses, reported that General
Scofeld would see that the members Of the
convention we're paid to the 9th of April,
and that the party had been found ready
to negotiate the loan ordered BY the CON
ventiOn.
A proposition to disffanchise all who
voted for the secession candidates, etc, was
defeated by a vote Of 80 to 81.
Another proposition, TO disfranchise all
who we're secession candidates or who
spoke or wrote for rebellion, was defeated.
The subject of Acknowledgement was then
indefinitely postponed by vote Of IS 10
II.
Gen. Scho6eld has appointed r. Burgess
Mayor of Petersburg, the former Mayor
having resigned.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-03-27

ILLICIT DIsTILLATIoN-We observed
on Tuesday last four u. S. regulars in
town, acting as a body guard to Revenue
Collector Crawford, who had detected some
three or four persons in illegal distillation.
The parties charged with violation of the
law gave bonds for their appearance here
after, and the Collector, with his guard, de-
parted in coed order. We understand that
about one hundred and fifty armed men are
securing this and Lincoln county in search
of violaters of the liquor law. Truly,
whisky is causing much trouble, and is an
awful EXPENSE Winchester (Ienn.) Jour
nal, March 20.
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The Bill for the Admission of Ala
bamn,

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 26.-Mr.
Stewards bill for the admission of Ala
5ama, declares that the Constitution sub
mitted on Feb. 4, to be the fundamental
law for the Provisional government, and
officers then elected shall enter on their
duties. The Governor shall convene the
Legislature chosen at said election, and
the Legislature is empowered to re-submit
said Constitution to the qualified electors
Of Alabama for ratification when the ma
jority votes shall have ratified the Consti-
tuition, and the Legislature shall have
ratified the amendment to the Constitution
of the United States, known as the four
teenth article, when the Constitution of
Alabama may be presented to Congress for
approval.
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CahIo Dlsnafches

LONDON, March 26.-Capt. Deasy, the
escaped Manchester Fenian, has been
arrested at Soliord and lodged in Jail.
Petitions to the House of Commons in
opposition TO Mr.. Gladstone's resolutions
on the Irish question, are being circulated
and receiving many signatures.
BERLIN, March 26.-Prussia sent cir
cular note to diplomatic agents abroad,
denying that Prince Napoleon's mission to
Germany had any political object.
FLORENCE, March 26.-It is officially
announced that the government will send
ship of war to Japan to protect the trade
of Italy.
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Miscellaneous.

NEW YORK, March 26.-It IS said that
Capt. Daisy, announced a. re-arrested in
England, il in the United States, and has
Just completed a tour 10 that country on
behalf Of the Fenian Brotherhood.
The receipts Of customs at this port
Monday were seven hundred thousand
dollars in gold. Revenue officers seized
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The Knoxville PressGRd Herald learns
that Capt James p Brownlow has re-
signed his position in the regular army,
and will soon return TO Knoxville to as
sumo the position of Superintendent of
the Knoxville and Kentucky railroad, to
which he has been elected
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u. =. District Court at Memphis. etc.

MEMPHIS, March 26-In the United
States District Court to-day, the case Of
Samuel Reeves, Of Salisbury, n. c.,
against the Memphis and Charleston rail-
road, for damages to a lot of tobacco at
Chattanooga during the food last March,
returned a verdict for Reeves for $1,000
Mclean & Monoghan's liquor store,
corner Of Jefferson and Promenade street,
was burnt this morning, together with the
stock. Loss $4,000. Insured for $4,000
in the Phoenix and Manhattan, Of New
York. Elliott & Co, proprietors of the
building, loss $1,000. Insured for $4,000
in the Etna and Manhattan
Arkansas returns come in slowly, both
parties claiming a victory. Official re-
turns will be required to decide it.
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THE McMinnyille New Era of the .

THE McMinnyille Ne,0 Era Of the Goth
inst. says; "The fruit crop is so far unin-
jured; and, though the peach and apple
trees do not exhibit as great amount of
blooms as is generally the case, still there
are a sufficient to indicate good and
healthy crop, if not injured by the late
frostsD
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TuE inquiry is made whether, in the
event Grant is elected President he will
rent out the White House, and have his
headquarters in one of the Washington
livery stables.
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gentleman who contests the seat of Mr.,
Hooper, the Mormon, and to-day the COM
mittee heard the reply of Mr.. Hooper.
The committee, it is supposed, will take
definite action tomorrow.
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GEN. GRANT was nominated for Presi-
dent in New Hampshire, to help Harri-
man, but Hartman received larger ma
jority last, year without Grant, than he re-
ceived this year with Grant.
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WATCH FOUND.

EOUND. BY LORENZO. BRYANT. COLI
Il ored. on the Lebanon Turnpike, near stones
River. some two weeks ago. GOLD WATCH,
shicb the proper owner can have By calling az
No. n South Market street, proving property
and paying charges. maEl4 w