New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-06-19


counsel for the prosecution on the former trial.
that if he was in the conspiracy to murder and per-
formed the part assigned to him he was guilty,
although he might have been in the city of Elmra
when the deed was committed because he was con-
structively present On this important question OF
law great diversity of opinion exists in the profess
sion, there being no law of Congress abOlishing IN
this District the common law in relation to prlnc-
pals and accessories That being the state OF our
laws, it becomes question whether the Government
shall be subjected to the expense of another ta for
murder. Congress has, however, passed an act
which, while it does not define a capital oliense' may
this case namely, the act OF July ~ loO5 the
second section of which as follows:
BE enacted de-, That if any person shall hereafter set
foot engage in any rebellion or instruction against
the authority the United States or laws thereof or
SHAH give and and comfort to any eTsg shs o be
punished by Imprisonment for period not exceeding Yen
Grafton Of his slaves if any ne have or by both OF SAID
punishments, at the discretion of the Court.
Conspiracy of this sort is also Otense ut common
law and it is likely that an indictment may be found
under the section above quoted and under the com
mon law as well. The Grand jury of the Criminal
Court found, this afternoon, true bllot Indictment
against John II. Surratt, charging him, under the
second section of the act of July H. le0@ Win giving
aid and comfort to the enemy.
One of the Presidents organs in this city contains
this evening the following article relative to Chief
Justice Chase and the Presidency. 1t IS preiaced
with the remark that it comprises an authoritative
embodiment and exposition of the views OF the
Chief-Justice and contributes platform that would
be entirely acceptable to him, and that he would
support 1t embraces the exact words of his replies
to certain questions pIopounded to him by "distin-
guished Democrats The distinguished Demo
Gratis are the editor of the paper quoted. Col Tom
Florence and one or two others. The following is
the article:
ce the application of which is 10 Ne left in the several
States the Constitution of the United states to the
States themselves Universal amnesty ana complete re-
moval Of an disabilities on account OF participation IN inc
late Rebellion IS not only wise ana Just measure oi
public policy, but essentially necessary TO the behchcal
administration of Government in The states recently m
VOWED IN civil war with the United states ana 10 me I
aud satisfactory reeStabshmeut of the practical rea-
lions of those States with the other states or the American
Union No military Government over any state Of the
Uion in time of peace is compatible with the principles
of civil liberty established by the Constitution, nor can
the trial private citizens by military commissions Zee
tolerated hv peope Jealous of their freedom and de-
string 10 be free Taxes should be reduced, rs far as
practicable, collected impartially and with strict
economy and 50 apportioucd bear wealth, rather
than upon labor; and While all national oDhgauohs
should be honestly and exactly fuihlcd. no special
privileges should be allowed TO any classes or individual
corporations
The friends of the Colorado bill find on examina-
ton THAT the immediate admission of that state
would leopard the ratification Of the Fourteenth
Article OF the amendment TO the Constitution OF the
United States because the Southern States seon TO
be admitted, will be exactly enough (twenty-elghu
to ratify that amendment, while the admission of
Colorado now would render % States necessary, and
as the Legislature of Colorado is yet to he elected it
would substitute an uncertainty for a certainty. The
Senate Committee for Territories has therefore. re-
ported an amendment to the Colorado BILL providing
that the State Legi latuTe before the state shall DO
admitted to representation in CONGRESS, shalt ratiy
the amendment. 1t is understood that the Congress
siOual delegation elect propose TO resign aud thus
TO place the entire question ia the hands OF the
people.
An association has just been formed here to be
known as the Howard Fraternal Union" composed
entirely of coored men, whose object rs 20 secure
homestead for Gen. Howard as testimonial from the
colored people of the United States, for the valuable
services that he has rendered the The scheme
is to raise thirty thousand dollars from the coored
people alone. no one person to be allowed to con-
tribute more than one cent. The officers Presi-
dent s. O. b. Wall; Vice-Presdent, ID. ". Anderson;
Secretary. John H. Cook Treasurer Prof VIM. j.
Wilson.
The troops stationed III and around the city were
reviewed to-day by the President, Minister Burln-
game and the members of the Chinese embassy, near
Lincoln barracks about mile east of the capi-
toll This was during the war the site of the largest
military Hospital in the United States. About 800
invited guests participated, among them Cmef-Jus-
ii ce Chase and daughter, MI secretary McCuIIocR
and Mrs. McCullOch, Gen. SchOiicld, Secretary OF
War; Senators Cameron and D0olttle. Representa-
tives Brooks, and Boyer Mr.. Berthemy, the French
Minister: Mr. Rancabee. the GTeclan Minister; ana
a number of attaches of legations "A large attend
ance of military men embracing Gen. KuOSScau.
Gen. Chas Thomas, Gen. Vincent, Gen. Ewing, Coz.
Parker of Gen. Grants staff, and others. me day
was hot. and when the soldl passed III review at
the dOuble-quick general murmer of sympathy was
heard. All the evOlutlOns were wen executed, ana
the Chinese were very well pleased. One OF tne
Mandarins made the remark: well, have hearda
great deal said about the advantages OF European
troops over Chinese soldiers III equipment, etc. De
leye there Is some reason IN H. but,
after all, | think Chinese soldier would be
much more comfortable here to-day with his UNI
two or three times to crafty the Embassy. Az the
end of the review the City Fire department turned
out and made very credltable display. Ihey
walked around the field first, and then came Oh at
full gallon. as when running TO fire. They got mp
steam and played the water in II maryelously snort
space of time. Next followed an event which was
not in the programme, but which was nevertheless,
very pleasant. The sky darkened. and IN few NM
utes the thunder pealed and the atmosphere became
deciously cool Luncheon was served ~ the par
racks, and the review wound up with dancing.
A stamp for whisky barrels, showing that the
tax has been paid, prepared by Mr.. ;. NJ Clarke
Superintendent of the Printing Bureau, has been
approved by the Committee OH Ways and Means.
The stamp is composed of two pieces OF paper. 80
that it cannot be taken from the barrel without
mutllutlOn lie SERIES Oh SHCl STAMPS II III
number with figures denOting the number OF gallons.
which are easily and conveniently checked, III con-
nectiOn with coupons.
Minister Romero who has just returned from Mex
icO says that political affairs IN that country are
constantly improving and that the prospects of en-
tire pacihcatOn and general prosperity were never
more encouraging. The Government has standing
army of 5000 who are regularly PAID the imam
cal condition of the country having improved Gen:
Ortega is at Monterey, and no danger Is unprecedented
from any movement which he may undertake against
:he Government. and the same may be said OF other
ambitious chiefs. .