The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-05-01

for his bad conduct, without reserve or ueiehce.
lie declines positively to resign; but promises
TO reform at once and do his duty hereafter, free
from the bcsctting sin which has dragged him
down.
Some Of the southern papers have taken quite
seriously tho sarcastic advice Of the New York
Herald to jefferson Davis that he 20 into VOL
untary exile. They advise him to do no such
thing. One Of the moro effusively lnchrymosc
Of these journals bursts into the following
strain, which reminds us Of the fearful utter
unccs OF Mrs. Micawbcr that she never, never
would desert Mr.. Micawber:
"Mr. Davis will not be fugitive. lie would
not personally 10 decide his people would not
| have II 50. No! not even though they knew
and he, that certain death awaited failure to
Ay. True that the vicar Of our punishment has
borne In his own person the torture designed to
discipline nation-but il is also true that
he represents the fidelity, the courage anu tho
honor of his people. lie bears their cross, he
wears their crown. Rather had this conquered
race see their chosen chieftain find n martyrs
fate than have him display monetary weak
ness"
This is rather good, considering where and in
what plight the chosen chieftain was found and
captured three years ago.-Boston advertiser
Il Is now stated that the nomination Of Gen.
SchoScld for Secretary Of War was made by the
President, without consulting with General
SchoReld and without the knowledge Of any OF
the present Cabinet. 1t will have no effect ON
impeachment either way.
Washington specials now state that tho cop
pcrheads will nominate Gen. Hancock for Pres
ident, and perhaps Adams Of Massachusetts, Tor
Vice President What's In name!
Mr.. Boutwell, commenced his argument in the
impeachment case on Wednesday md concluded
1t yesterday. He closed by saying:
His conviction Is the triumph Of law, Of or
| der, of Justice. do not contemplate his ac-
quittal. It Is impossible. Therefore l do not
| look beyond. But, Senators, the people OF
America will never permit an usurping Exccu-
tive to break down the securities for liberty pro-
yided by the Constitution. The cause of the
country Is in your hands-your verdict, II gull
ty, is peace to our beloved land.
General sickles, one Of the delegates at large
from New York to the Chicago Convention, is
said to be a prominent candidate for President
Of the Convention.
The two United States Senators from South
Carolina, who are to DO elected about the 10th
of next month, will probably be DIR. II. j..
Mackay of Charleston and T. ]. Robinson Of
Columbia.
The Democratic Legislature Of New Jersey,
before its adjournment, repealed the law prohio-
itins whipping in schools, and passed over the
Governors vote S13. 900 stationery steal.
Hunnicutt announces in his paper, tho New
Milton. that he is can unconditional candidate"
for the nomination at the State Convention for
Governor of Virginia. The Convention is to he
held on the sixth Of May, and there arc expected
10 bc four candidates. Hunnnutt promises to
Inc one of the braycst standard bearers Of the
successful candidate, he is defeated himself
Chief Justice Chase says he never has Ind an
ilca Of charging the Senate upon the law Of i'm
parchment before they retire for consultation.
The prcceients are all tho other way but, he
adds, if this were the first impeachment trial, he
should consider II another question whether he
had the right to instruct as to the law.
The constitutions of five Of the Southern States
will be before Congress for approval in ten days.
1t is thought that all will be promptly approved
and Senator's and Representatives admitted.
The Connecticut Democrats are pushing Gov.
English for the nomination for the Presidency,
not because they really hope to secure that prize
but in the expectation Of coming down peg
and getting him ON tho ticket for Vice Prcsi-
dent.
The Memphis Post says new cases arc con-
stantly occurring, illustrating the old animus of
slavery. that still aims to control and Cypress
the freedmen. Within few days parties in
Shelby county have by threats and searches
broken up colorcd meetings. They said the
negroes should not have schools and churches,
and improve, while they could not vote, and
had no rights, and they sent word to gentle.
man whose duty 1t is Us school officer In his
district, that II he allowed the building Of a
colorci church or school house on his land, a
mob would destroy 1t, and the nggers, and him
with them. In Haywood county, about three
weeks ago, one Charles Moore had some words
with his colorcd man, and then whipped him
till the blood ran. This was done OH the street,
in open day, the bystandcrs encouraging Moore
in his brutal conduct. About week ago, at
Bells Station, man by the n,mc Of Blanchard
made negro, Tom Tucker, strip of his shirt,
and whipped him till the blood ran. His of
fence was riding about the Station little with
coorcd friend or SO, while waiting in charge Of
the horse and buggy for the party whom ho
served, who was dancing at ball in the neigh
borhood.
Official returns from 43 out Of the 81 counties
in Wisconsin, show q Republican gain of 1923
ON tho vote of last Fall. when the Republican
majority was 1854 and indicate that Dixon's
majority will be about $500.
A letter from Marietta, Ohio, says: "The
spring election resulted entirely to tho satisfhc-
ton of the Republicans, there being heavy I'M
ion gains almost everywhere. Many townships
that gave Democratic majoritics last fall now
elect the entire Republican ticket by handsome
majoritics
Gov. Brownlow, of Tennessee, says he will
not be a candidate before the Chicago Conven-
ton for any nomination, prelerring six years in
the Unie,l States Senate.
Gen. Mcplc has notified the Savannah Daily
Advertiser to cease the publication of ineendi-
airy and infimmatory articles, or it will he sup
preset.
hcpublic debt statement for this month will
show rclu:tion Of the liabilities of the govern
mcnt Of about SO, 100000. The receipts from
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