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The New York herald., 1868-05-07

therefore set down a 'going the other way" De-
spatches sndl etters pouring In from all quarters
upon the doubtful to urge the necessity, for the sake
OF party, OF fun vote for conviction. But these
documents find their way out Of sight, to be forgotten
or disregsrded.
The Board Of Managers Of the House Of Repre-
sentatves who have borne the brunt OF the effort to
make out strong case, evnce division OF opinion
as to the eject Of the revelations Of the past few
days. Some decline to believe that there is anything
more In the whole story than well conceived dodge
to get up counter current and to back up those
supposed to have made up their minds that the
law and evidence are not sufficient to convict It is
also mentioned by others of the Board that 1t
may be true that Fessenden has written statement
Of his views, but so far as knowing which side is
question which they generally doubt. They
characterize the whole matter as q balance Of &C.
count-that is, the Senator has reduced to writing
the principal points Of the trial evolved
in the testimony and the argument for
his own information and to direct his Judgment,
and in the language Of his oath, Ito do impartial
justice" Upon this ground the less credible of the
Managers prefer to await the proper time when the
solemn verdict is to be given. 1t must be admitted
by all hands that the action of Fessenden has stirred
quite breeze and one which has had rather chill
ing effect upon the minds Of the radicals. Among
those spectators upon chance who hoped to profit
by the certainty Of conviction, ana who have been
most loudly calling for bets at large odds, are now
equally interested in hedging, in hopes Of letting
down their enthusiasm In q pecuniary point of view
as.lightly as possible.
The New York herald., 1868-05-07

dered to be printed. The delegates win tonight visit
the Army Medical Museum on Tenth street, after
which they viii be entertained by Senator Morgan at
his residence,
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Miscellaneous Items,

An English anquary claims to have discovered the
bones of King Alfred.
Sir Robert Napier gets $4,000 year for his Abys.
sinan victory.
1t is stated that there judicial district in Iowa
comprising counties in which there is not single
lawer Exchange.
Lawyers must be rather popular with the non-la~yer
sex in that locality
Some Scotch staiistican is frightening the people
of Glasgow by demonstrating that they swallow one
thousand of dirt every year with their water.
A new kind of sleeve is threatened in Paris, made
of silvery ganze stretched wire so as to meet
above the wearers head after the most approved tash~
ion Of the angels wings.
The marriage portion of the Princess Mingrelle, who
is about to be united to N. Ache Murat is an income
of 22O 900 francs. The trousseau is splendid and it
is said that the wedding dress alone will cost 900
/ francs. e.'- r
| dressmaker in Paris, treated herself to halfa
dozen oysters recently 1t was good investment tor
in ing the last it stuck in her throat. and when
rescued it found to contain pearl, for which
jeweler gave her seventy FIVE francs a.5...
| Alexander H. Stephens doesn't believe the new
constitution of Georgi will stand He saws: at is
another case of Fosters beef The old man had killed
a beef and he and his hoy made dressing it,
bod drat it, dad said the boy, let's get another.
In the billiard match in Chicago for the champion
cue of Illinois, between Honahan and Ver Meusr. it
has been decided hereafter to bar the push shot, Yer
Meuler won the game by Q. points The next match
will take place in about three months, between Ner
Meuler and Rhines.
The difference between English and French law is
shown by the fact that of $40 600 persons con-
victad before English magisraea only sixty were sem
fenced 10 mnrisonment terms exceeding six months.
OF the 1856 sentenced by the French correctional
police. lOsls were punished by imprisonment for Pc.
RODS from one year teu and 1865 for terms OF from
six mouths to one year,
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A SENSIBLE LETTER The Gazette des Etrangers
gives letter from the Empress Eugene, in which she
protests against the fatery heaped upon her on ac-
Of her visit the cholera hospital two years
ago which won for her the title of First Sister of
Charity of France" II dislike the puff she writes,
that has been made about my journey to Amiens
There was no courage merit in that visit, nothing
but simple duty of my position, which | am very
happy to have fulfilled Don't talk to me, therefore,
of heroiSm. l saved nobody and indeed, is it not
likely that than poor patient must have been
inconvenienced by the preparations made IN the wards
Tor nv reception Let US eserve hgh.sounding words
for really great things such for example, the sub
lime devotedness OF the nuns, who are not content
with visiting the sick for an hour, did, but remain
with them until they recover die"
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The MANSFIELD CASE.-Ihere are some extraordi-
nary facts connected with the charge of barrary against
A. S. Mansfield which fail attract public
tention and comment The offense of which he is ac-
cused is OF the serious in the whole catalogue
of crime vet though supposed be in the custody of
the United States Marshal he is not connedas poor
offender would be- but is permitted to enjoy the large
liberty of palatia mansion. This remarkable con-
cession his behalf is made with the full knowledge
of the officers of the law who administer
justice impartally The public look on and the com
ments which they utter in the premises by no
means complimentary Arrah now" exclaimed a
blunt Irshman yer not green to be afther sup
posin' that man who controls his millions can be
guilty OF any offenSe against the law. It's only poor
divs that commit crimes and they're the FELIX'S that
have to bear the punishment" Tuis is but modern
version of the old Tyburn rhyme:
'Since laws were made for every degree,
To curb vice in others we'll as in me,
'Tis wonder we ha mt better company
Upon Tyburn tree!"
The bearing of the accused before the United States
Commissioner was one OF arrogant deh tnce towards
those who were conducting the prosecution, and of
extraordinary confidence in his ability successfully
meet and overcome the difficulties of the situation He
seemed to acquire confidence in the contemplation Of
bis immense bank balances and the considerate
tesy which they commanded. Happily he relied also
his political status candidate tor the high Of
flee of United States Senator and the avors which
such position likely to secure from political
friends who sit in places of authority At any hs
conduct was remarkable for circumstsnced, and
the whole history of the case is pregnant with inqn
res which, in due time, must cry aloud for answers
We do not wish to excite pre- jndice against the ac
cused, but we do wish to see the administration OF
Justice freed from every suspicion which might impair
its value. No. Times.
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A new anecdote is told of Nicholas l. of Russia At
the beginning of his reign the poet Relief was con,
viced of connection with conspiracy, aud sentenced
to be hung He was led the gibbet, the slip knot
placed around his neck and the execuoner was about
to launch the victim into space when the rope broke
and Relief rolled OH the ground Poor people" OBJ
served the poet dsdainfuy. he picked himself up,
they do rot even know how to hang man!' The
execution was interrupted, and message sent to St.
Petersburg to ask what should be done. "What did
the condemned say, when he escappd?' asked Mich
olas. "Sire, he said that the Russians were poor
naonle that they did not even understand hanging
Prove to him the contrary growled Nicholas, an
prily.
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An EXTENSIVE CoTros FAcroRY.-1n the new Arc
tic Mills of the Spragues, at Warwick R. L. 323 nds
are employed, 2S,o00 spindes and 567 looms are run,
and 100 900 yards of print cloth are turned out per
week The cost of the whole work 900. 1t
was built during the past year. and has been running
several months. The main mill is of granite, 1862 by
CO feet four stories and attic, with 80 by 4O and
three stories The boiler house, also OF granit IS 81
by 40 and stories and contains six large boilers
all the wood work of the mill is oak, chestnut and
hiack walnut.
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SHREVEPORT LOUISIANA, WEDNESDAY,, JUNE TO- 1868

| Advces had been received that two new corvettes
had left England for Chiian ports United States Con
sui at Lom5ez had difficulty with the authorities and
| had been caaboosed.
| WASHINGTON, June 6.-The House last night reached
Tue t"ehty-second s-ction of the tax BILL with innu
meraoie amendments and protests.
NE" YORK, June 6.-The Brewers Association have
sent delegation to Washington to urge Congress to
let the tax on beer and hops alone
War is brewing between Peru and Chill growing
out OF the settlement OF the accounts of the Spanish
OrrAwA June 6.-Authorities continue receiving
information of Fenian preparations along the frontier
NEW ORLEANS, June 6.-Packard, chairman of the
registration board, by whom proclamation was issued
this morning, arrested and taken to headquarters
but released personal recognisance appear before
military commission, which will be organised rhme-
diafely.
The two iron-clads Oneida and Catawba, have just
come off the dry dock, where they have been thor
Oughly repaired and overhauled Their machinery is
disantled and the vessels under strict surveillance Of
the customs authorities.
WASH NGroN, June 6.-Funding seven-thirtes de-
lays debt statement. 1t is stated it will show reduc
ton of seven millions.
Customs for the week ending 30h nearly three mil
lions.
Corruption committee don't seem disposed to dis
turb Wooley in his prison.
New YORK, June 6.-Callicott Wright and Allen
were sentenced to-day in accordance with the verdcts
Crowd immense and d'scene impressive. Conricts were
Of standing who had deiranded the Government
OF immense amounts on whisky tax
WASHINGTON June 6.-Gorham Secretary of the
Senate announced he would make no changes in the
Secretary's Office.
Revenue for the week Sc 346O OOO
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Meeting of Democratic Club No. l, Ward l.

Pursuant to Adjournment Club No of Ward No
met at Curries store, Caddo parish La, May 23d
1868. The meeting being called to order by the pres
ident j. B. Neuton called the attention of the meet
ing to the fact that the representatives elect from this
parish, assaed by certain parties touching the
validity OF their election, and moved that committee
be appointed to draft resolutions expressive Of the
opinion aud feeling of the club. J. Neuton, B. R
Bickham aud Rev G. Harrington were appointed bv
the chair after which the meeting ably addressed
by the Rev. John Mccain, touching financial, 50
| clal aud political condition. He followed by oul
colored orator, James A. Davis in few torcibe anc
pthy remarks to the coored voters He then intro
duced the colored CHAMPION Ambrose Eagle from
Shreveport, who ably addressed the meeting in {
lengthy speech, stating that the South his home
and he itended to stand by her in the Democratic
ranks, ever opposed Radicals and their scaIawag
carpet-baggers.
The committee reported the following preamble and
resolutions, which read aud unanimously adopted
Whereas The seats of the representatives of Cad 10
parish about being contested by the defeated
pet-baggers, who assumed vie with them the late
election, held in said irish the 18th and 18TH
of April, 1862 and that said conrstation, if made
will be made through spirit of envy, chagrin and in-
terest, inure honest for self srandi>ement
and whereas, said election at Curres store ward No
|, was conducted under the supervision of the civil
authority, in peaceabe harmony, giving to each and
every voter fair and equit BILE expression of his
hindrance; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY this club, in meeting assembled, that
heartily endorse the election of repre- >entatves
from this parish, to-wt: R. White, Senator; James
Christian, John N. and Zac Howell, Representatives.
And that condemn the action OF those who try
ing, may hereafter try keep said representatives
from taking their seats in the general assembly
ur just uncaed for, totally devoid Of right, unbe-
com G rue patriotism and gentlemany conduct
Resolved, That we heartily recommend said repre-
all true conservatives honest politi-
clans, and the bonahde representatives Of CAddo par
ish and that warmly solicit said representatives
to stand firmly under this heons and sanderons at
tack upon the body polite of Caddo parish by Jacohn
RadicaIi>m. That earnestly request them to make
every effort to take their seats represent their con>t
and do their country favor in this citical hour
of political corruption
Resolyed That we unanimously endorse the pro-
ceedngs of the Democratic meetings of Shreveport
expressive of our true political sentiments
The meeting was then addressed by John B. Neuton
in Il few brief remarks
On motion Of John W Erwin, the city papers Of
Shreveport were requested to publish the proceedings
of this meeting.
On motion the meeting adjourned until Saturday,
the 9th of June.
JAMES A. DAVIS President.
John w Erwin Spcrptary
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Money orders to the amount of sixty thaters are
now issued bs the rostofces throughout North Ger
many. payable in the United States. The charge Is
ppe sibergrpsebsu per thsIer, payable IN edvaooe'
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-05-20
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHs, ETC.

Jockey hats are rapidly superssding bonnets.
Lester Walack drives four in hand
Ole Bull played for the lunatics in the Utica L.
sane Asylum, recently.
The Duke of Cambridge will round the Horn
next September, and visit Valparaiso aud Callao
The father of Bonner was an nnkeeper at Ray.
melton, Ireland.
The engagement is the newest figure in the
"German."
Crops are looking remarkably fine in ST. Landry
and Lafayette.
The people of the parish of St. Landry have
formed an immigration society.
The London Spectator speaks of DsraeIi's con.
duct after his great defeat on the Irish church,
as his "airy obtuseness to supreme humiliation"
Evelyn writes to the Mobile Sunday Times
that Bay st. Louis bids fair to be the fashionable
resort for this season.
A bronze copy of the medal to be awarded to
Cyrus W. Field, by act Of Congress, has been re-
ceived at the treasury department.
A LADY has been expelled from church choir
in New York for repeatedly reading novels during
service.
The correspondents announce that the presi.
dent ls very calm. He Is at least unmo7ed as
yet Nashville Banner.
luz AlpmCt Aiidu PISdloLs pteuLy OF hll tne
good things, in the way of lesh fish, fowl, corn,
cotton, fruit, chickens children, etc., this year."
Victor Hugo's only grsndchild, aged IL months,
is just Dead and the poet is said to be intensely
greved.
The Emperor and Empress Of France are an.
nounced 10 be converts, to a certain extent, to
the homeopathic system.
Two young barons. just arrived, are much in
favor socially. They rec eive innumerable invi-
tstions.-[New York Mail.
The Dayton Ledger charges the authorship of
the poem Tear Down the Flauniing Lie, ("
on Miles O'Relly.
Six thousand dollars in gold were found the
other day by laborer in an old building in Ho-
boken, formerly used as 5 bank.
Wendell Phillips says O'COnnell had all the
solemnity Of Webster, all the iron logic OF Cal
houn, all the grace Of Everett and all the magne.
tism Of Clay.
The Brownsville Ranchero and the Brownsville
Courier announce in joint card the burial Of the
Ratchet, so far as the infrmites Of their nature
will allow
Confederate surgeon who served in Ten.
nessee, was during the progress of the battle of
Leesburg in that State, treated 20 6 cup Of water
by smiling beauty, Who made such an mpres.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-05-20

Mr.. J. r. G. Pitkin has just returned from
Washington, and will be welcomed back by his
many personal friends of all parties Mr.. Pit
kin was intrusted with the duty of placing in
the hands Of the President the new Constitu-
ton Of Louisiana; but he had no connection
with the mission of Conway, Shelley & Co.,
who received so decided rebuff from Thad-
deus Stevens, when they proposed to have
the city election set aside because they were
beaten. Mr.. Pitkin, we understand, has no
connection wi h that association of yagrant
and mendicant carpet-baggers.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-05-20
R- See Supplement-.

The most disgraceful spectacle of the i'm
peachment trial was that of Wade voting to
depose the President, to whose seat he hoped
and expected to succeed. The Constitution
expressly prohibits an elected Vice President
from presiding at the trial of a President, and
We learn from contemporary authorities, that
the motive of this exclusion was the presump-
tion that the Vice President might be unduly
influenced by his ambitious aspirations to the
place of his superior. Yet the Vice President,
as presiding officer could have very little in
fuence on the result A senator, on the
other hand, by his vote contributes directly to
the conviction or acquittal of the accused
Wade is the presiding officer of the Senate,
and the Constitution precludes him from pre-
siding at the trial of the President. 1t saves
him from the disgrace of assisting to make a
place for himself in the executive mansion if
he is willing to save himself But he is still
a senator, and as a senator he uses his techni-
cal right to vote, and votes for conviction, thus
committing an act which must damn him to
eternal infamy. What makes the proceeding
still more disgraceful is that the scheme is
confessedly a partisan project, and that its
success is regarded simply in the light of
party advantage. 1t is considered disreput-
able in q candidate for Office, to vote for him
self; how much more disreputabls is it not
for Wade to vote for himself, by voting to ex-
pei his competitor? For, after all, this whole
business was a sort of electioneering canvass in
which Johnson and Wade were the candi-
dates, and the senators the electors At least
this is the light in which it is put by the rad
icals, and in which they insist that it should
be viewed by their followers and representa-
tives. 1t would be wonderful, indeed, if hon
orable men, like Fessenden and Trumbull,
could longer act with a party SO lost to all
sense of shame and decency.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-05-20

The WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGs.-Now that the
sunni er is once more almost upon u.s. and most of
our citizens are looking about them for some
cool, pl asant retreat, where they may for awhile
forget the dust and heat Of this Southern CITY, il
will be no unWecome bit Of intelligence that the
famed White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier county
West Virginia, are re-opened for guests. and
under auspices which promise a more brilliant
season than has ever graced even that time.
honored place Of resort. Many of our readers
will remember with pleasure the interesting let
tiers written Us from the White Sulphur, dsing
the last summer, by our lsmented correspondent
and associate Essex" and there were few.
reading them, who did not wish that they
might minge in those pleasant scenes
And now the opportunity is offered
hessrs. PeytOn q Co. have leased the springs
or term of years aud are prepared to receive
and accommodate guests to the number of 1900.
The hotel building covers an acre OF ground s
400 feet in length and is divided off into commo.
dious psrlors, bedrooms and q dining room, which
is said to be the largest in the world and capable
of seating 1900 persons at ore time. There are
billiard saloons, bowling alleys and a brass band
beautiful drives aud walks, and some of the love
hest mountain scenery that the eye of man ever
looked upon in awe and admiration The site o.
the springs is upon the western slope Of the great
appalachian chain, two thousand feet above the
sea, and with a clear bracing atmosphere the
temperature Of which, even during the summer
months, varies between 55 and 65 degs., rarely
attaining greater height than so degrees They
may be reached by way either Of Knoxville
or Richmond, stages being taken from Coyington
distance of only twenty miles from the springs.
The properties of the mineral waters, and their
beneficial elects upon invEids, are too well known
throughout the South to need any recommenda.
tion from us. We can only refer our readers, who
may desire any further information on this or any
other subject connected with the springs, to Mr.
J. b. Tinsley, long connected with the Spots
wood Hotel, in Richmond, and now making a
brief visit IN our city, as agent Of the White Sui
phur Springs He may be found at the St. James
Hotel, and can give, in few moments converse
ton, better idea Of this interesting locality than
this pen of ours can upon dozen pages of fools
cap.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-05-20

BRUCE's Ok STORY CONFRMED.-Three of the
officers Of the fourth regiment saw the other day,
AZ Fokada, an operation which was described by
Bruce, but which has been denied by all subse.
quent travellers. and by the Abyssinians them.
selves. This was the operation of cutting a
steak from the body of a living OK. They came
upon the natives just as they we're in the act of
performing 1t. The unfortunate bullock was
thrown down, and its four legs tied together
The operator then cut an incisiOn in the skin
near the spine, just behind the hip Joint He
blew INTO this 10 separate the skin from the flesh
and then cut two other ncisOns at right angles to
the first, and then lifted flap Of skin four or
hye inches square. From this he cut ont a lump
OF flesh, cutting with the knife under the skin. 80
that the amount OF flesh taken out WAS larger
than the portion uncovered. The operator then
hled up the hole with COW dung, replaced the
nap OF skin, plssteTed it up with mud united the
leet OF The poor animal, who had kept up a low
moaning While the operation was going on, gave
II kck TO make il get up, and the whole thing
was over. | should mention that the operator
cut Two or three gashes in the neighbOrhOod Of
the wound, apparently as q sign that the animal
hao been operated on in that part. The officer
observed that several cattle in the same herd
were marked in precisely similar manner. They
returned in half an bOnr aud found the animal
walking about and feeding quietly. / have not
mentioned that il bled very little at the time the
operation was being performed.
IAbyssiuian Cort u London Journal