The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-07-04
WASHINGTON.

ANDREW JoHNsoN's BID FOR THE DEMOCRATIC
NOMINATION..
By the President of the United States, Procla-
nation:
Whereas. in the month of July, A. D.. 1861
in accepting the condition of civil war brought
about by instruction and rebellion in several
of the States which constitute the Union, both
Houses did solemnly decree that war was mol
waged on the part of the government in any
spirit of oppression for any purpose OF con-
quest or subjugation, for any purpose of over
throwing or interfering with the rights or es-
tablished institutions of the States, but only
to defend and maintain the supremacy of the
Constitution of the United States, and to pre-
serve tn Union with all the dignity and rights
of the several States unimpaired and that as
soon as these objects should be accomplished
the war on the part of the government should
cease; and
Whereas, the President of the United States
has heretofore, in the spirit of that declaration
and with view of securing for iC ultimate and
complete effect, sent forth several proclama-
tions offering amnesty and pardon to persons
who had been, or were concerned IN the afore-
named rebellion, which proclamations, howev-
er, we're amended with prudential reservations
and exceptions then deemed necessary and
proper, and which proclamations were respec-
lively issued on the 9Th day of December, 1863
on the 18th of March, 1864; on the 18th day OF
May, 1865 and on the 7th day OF September,
1867; and
Whereas, said lamentable civil war has long
since altogether ceased, with an acknowledge
ment by all States OF the supremacy of the
Federal Constitution and of the government
Hereunder, and there no longer exists any rea-
sonable ground to apprehend renewal Of said
civil war or any foreign interference or any
unlawful resistance by any portion of the peo-
pie Of any of the States TO the Constitution
and laws of the United States; and
Whereas, it is desirable to reduce the stand
and TO bring TO a SDeaJV Termination
the military occupation, martial law, military
tribunals, abridgemsnt OF freedom of speech
and press, and suspension OF the privilege of
habeas corpus and of the right of trial by jury,
such Entertainments upon our free institutions
In time of peace being dangerous to the public
liberty, incompatible with the individual rights
of the citizen, contrary to the genius add spirit
OF our republican form OF government and ex-
haustive of the national resources; and
Whereas, it is believed that amnesty and
pardon will tend to secure the complete and
universal establishment and prevalence of mu
nicipal law and order, in conformity with the
Constitution of the United States, and to re-
move all appearances and presumptives of
retaliatory o. vindictive policy on the part OF
the government, attended by unnecessary dis
qualification, pains, penalties confscations and
acknowledgements, and on the contrary to pro-
mote and procure complete and fraternal re-
Cancellation among the whole people, with due
submission to the Constitution and laws;
Now, therefore, be it known that |, Andrew
johnson, President of the United States, do
by virtue of the Constitution and in the name
of the people of the United States, hereby pro.
claim and declare Internationally and without
reservation, to all and to every person who par
ticiDated directly or indirectly in the late in
surrection or rebellion, excepting such person
or persons as may be under presentment or in
dictment in any court of the United States
having competent jurisdiction, upon a charge
of treason or other felony, a full pardon and
amnesty for offences OF treason against the
Uni ed States, or of adhering to their enemies
during the late civil war, with the restoration
OF all rights OF property, except also to any
property of which any person may have been
legally Invested under the laws of the United
States.
In testimony whereof have signed these
presents with my hand and have caused to
be hereunto affixed the seal of the United
States
Done at the City of Washington the fourth
day OF July. in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sxty-eight, and
of the independence cf the United States of
America the 3d. Signed,
ANDREW JOHNSON.
By the President: VIM. HI. SEWARD, Sec
Rotary of State
THE PRESIDENT IN FAVOR OF CHASE.
New YORK, July 3.-The Commercials spe-
cial says the President urges Chase's nomina-
ton, and the chances are that he will get it.
THE wHIsKEY AND BANKING BILL.
WASHINGTON, July 3.-The House whiskey
tobacco and banking bill was to-day reported
from the Senate committee on Finance, with
numerous amendments. Sections relating to
banks and bankers are stricken out No changes
are proposed in the tax on whiskey and tobac-
co. The time for taking spirits from bonded
warehouses is extended from six to twelve
months The House provision for the expor-
tation of alcohol and rum is stricken ont and
new section substituted, requiring the pay
ment drawback at time shipment afterclearance
The bond is to be retained until it is shown
that the alcohol or rum has actually arrived at
the place of destination, the certificate of the
Consul being required for that purpose The
license taxes on wholesale dealers and retail
ers are stricken out, thus leaving in force the
provisions of existing laws. Tobacco cannot
be removed from the place of manufacture I'M
til the tax is paid. 1t is also provided that it
shall be removed at once from the export ware
house to which it is first sent. According to
the House bill tobacco may be sent from the
manufacturer to an export warehouse only to
be exported, but the Senate amendment pro-
vides that if the manufacturer does not choose
to export he can withdraw for it for home
market. Another amendment changes the
number of inspectors to twenty and the Com
missioner of Internal Revenue is to designate
their territorial districts. The House bill pro-
vides for sixty inspectors or one for each iudic-
ial district. The Senate Committee provides
for fifty special agents to be employed during
the pleasure of the Commissioner.
JoHNsoN's HOPES
A large number of johnson men left here
last night for New York to see what can be
done in furtherance of the Presidents interests
in the Convention. He has not given up the
idea he will be nominated, and feels great con-
fidence from the differences and dissentions
which appear to exist among the delegates as
to the selection of candidate. He considers
that he has the strongest claims on the De-
mocracy, and that he ought, at least, to have
something to say in the choice of his successor.
THE DEGRADATION OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE.
A despatch to a Washington evening paper
yesterday stated that Mr.. Chase had written a
letter to the effect that he would support the
nominee of the Democratic Convention, and
that the letter was being exhibited to the dele
gates in New York. Mr.. Chase's friends do
not deny the statement, and there is every
reason to believe that he has written some
thing to that effect