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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-05

OMAnA.-ws we're permitted, TO day, to
read . private letter from gentleman in
Omaha. TO = friend IN this city, and he says
that the reports Of Omaha being "plsysd
out" 10 I'll . hoax. The town he's not -
many lsafers and bummsrs % il had last
sgring, but business 10 good, and il 10 grow
ing every day.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-05

CIacrrr CONVENTION. Ross Of Will
ton. has kindly rendered the use OF his fns
Hall, for holding the circuit convention Of
the Democracy, in Wilton, on the Isl day
OF Septembss next. Doc. 10 live man
and never fails TO work for bis party whsn
an opportunity 10 afforded.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-05
BEAUTIFUL,

4
BEAUTIFUL,
ior nEAUTIFYING ThR COMPLETION
and PRESERVING THE SKIN.
This invaluable toilet article Wa disc0vesed y
celebrated chemist In France, and II 10 ton that
tho LAdiee Of the Court Of Europe owe their 0csety.
With al ~ sim pcity and parity there - ~ arties
that will npare with II = . beaatiAss os .he COR
plexion and prssefver OF the skir.
Il. G. MoClesHxY pur~kased the rseeipt Of Mo
e0t snyears s~~. q nas since that tine giveo "
ps feet ri.' Long his personal feads and the ans
tocrs..c e,ress Of Phadelphia New York. Balumcfe.
Dosten. New Orleans. b: Louis eavannah, Charles
ton, Wilmington, N C., &c. They have used II With
an@uaiAsd admfstion snd weald consider the toilet
inpsrfsc1 without this and purely harmless
preparation. Victoria Rsgia and Oscslia Dc Persia
hes givsa sneA entire sasfsetion n every instance,
astcieis entirely d6srsst nom s.ytAing ofths Kind
svsI attempted. and . warrasted -
HRRB FROM ALL POISONOUS oCnoTAN
Aftos ueina Oecslia Dc Persia and Victoria 1eSia
for short time the skin win have son satfn ins
ts1turs; inparts ffssAness snoet1sese ~ sess-
tAs valuable article. This article 10 no vulgar com
pound 70 injuYo the skin or complexion, but o1han-
Ct q beautiAel an1 ~ cannot possibly - -
teetsd By the eloeest oboervsf.
Fer ssaoving Tan, Irsehlss. oanbs.n. and Cssa
r. O. MeUlssGsy has every con 1deaee q seee.
Ds11ine hi Victoria Rsgia aad Oseelie = Persia =
- Ladies - beiAs IL oay perfect and reliable toi-
GnSUfMn frIIfIf III 'fPRnPAfiD ONLY n \. Q. nscLus
Aaa Ii ,ans s.a.,sl . 8 ;e.eA lebsl-se ether =
= eeaaine. Dspst, Ne. - North osve.0 eaose;
eoM ~ ~ pssegsss ~ r~ssnsss b Y us,s:e ss
UUse0 - Oe1o1o =
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-05

safen.ss Of their boats, if left near the
dam, but they were suffered. 70 reosin
there, and, as has been seen. with
the most disastrous results. Tho
water rose eight feet in two hours and
fell 6vs feet in - many minstss. 70 this
suddse isll msy - sssriesesd ths dsstsss.
tios u The rsiieoad briAes ed eissA
Wsek vas resumed - Duck Greek sAsin
By shissl and drsdgs boats On shs 9lst Of
April 1868. The total snouat Of rock s1-
avatsd aud rsasvsd Up 10 he Sosh u
Juos, - S.se3ss yaeds. The shissls,
whss worked steadily. ca make from 1900
V 1000 strokes per day. The Moline chain
vas the next oas upon which work was
semmsnesd. Work Vas begun ssriy 10
June Of the prsssnt year. The chais pre-
ssntsA naay diflcul,iss - the establish
usut ofa csffeR dam on account Of the
great velocity Of the watsr. Cribs we're
sunk end buIkhsad formed, the same - in
the esastrueties Of the dan at Duck Creek.
The up and down stream faces are each ten
feet in thickness, and the sides eight feet !;
othsrwiss il does not materially differ from
ths one above mentioned. The Golfer dam
10 entirely enclosed. and the pumping will
probably bs finished ts-day. The contrsc-
ssrs experienced much difReulty In shs full
6lloent Of the contract - aceeunt Of lev
water, steamers damaging the works a.
ready erected, -.
A.. Sycamore chsia boarding. hsuses hsvs
bssa erected. shantiss put Up for The hands
and ether shore arrangements ere being
perfected preparatory to the ssmmsass'
meat q aetivs slsssatisns % the chain.
This 10 10 brief about ell that has been
done up 70 this date. or the insssimsbls
benefits that will arise hereafter whom this
government work shall bs completed, ws
shall say nothing now. II has lsng bsss
knswn - oar citissns that II was the sns
thing nssdful for this city 10 have The rapids
Improved in such . manner, that heavy
draft boats could pass daily without dan
ger. This 10 being done, and it 10 matter
Of profsoad esaersAulstion. that II 10 being
executed - thoroughly and scientifically.
The Esginser Corps havs dsns some hard
work is the survey, sad ere deserving Of
The highest praise. It 10 etaseesd - fsl-
lows: T1H
Brsvst Maj. Gen. J. H. Wilson, L. Cel.
ss.h Infantry, In charge Of the improve
nsnt Of the Rock Island spd Des Aoinss
Rspids.
Brsvst Naj. G. J. Allen, CspG Ceeps ss
Engineers, Senior and Assistant, and in 10
cal charge Of the Rock Island Rapids In
prevsment.
Major E. F. Hoffman, sSsnisr Assistant
Rsek Island Rapids.
Jos. P. Frizzsll, Asst. Eugr. in charge ef
Moline and Duck Creek chains.
Alsnxo Livsrmers. AsstIEng. in charge
Of Sycamore chain.
O. J. PAUL., Asst. Rnginssr, atyU. 5. En.
einser's o0os.
We are under obligations 70 our young
friend, Harry W. Hurlbut. Of the Engi-
nser's Office, for valuable Information given
10 in this report.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-05

Taoss Nsw MArs.-Evsrybody 10 loud
in their praises Of Thsmpaon I Evsrts' new
map Of Scott aud Rsck Island counties.
Capt. Andress is now delivering them, and
when be starts out With lead, ID stepped
by every other man Who wants his st once
II 10 large, handsomely mounted and bsauti-
islly ornamentsd with ssms Of the finest
and most imposing business places
and residences Of the I've counties.
The eolcrs are all distinct, the To-
satisns perfect, and it is perfect model Of
beauty and perfection. A handsome bird'e-
eve view Of the Island, - Il will be when
Unele Sam gets his improvements oil COM
plstsd, together with the proposed Govern
ment Bridge ornaments the lower right
hand corner, and is . very desirable addi.
ton. A small map Of the city Of Davcn-
port forms principal feature Of tho map,
which, together with the many others,
makes it piece Of property that should
be in every house, public building and Of
fee in the two counties. lts value cannot
be too highly estimated. Those who desire
copies should leave their orders at once, -
only few extra copies now remain. Extra
sheets can be had by those who wish to
send them East. No better advertisement
for Scott county could BE- sent. A few
hundreds of them sent into the small ~
large places in the East would be worth
Thousands Of dollars to the land owners Of
tha county
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-05
Chair an1 Dslstssd raeeesy fe4

u,ue urDRpslGNBD orFsRs ron aALs
liz Cbeir and Dedstsad gscassy aad the
eosd vill 81 his businsea. 1he Taesoey u Of
6riek. three stories high. forty -6ve (4s) y ssv
entv '7o) fsst On The ground, With boiler -
sngsss room attached. and y located - ~
81 nsvsaport Two lots Of ground enc husdrsd
and twenty. eight (las) BY one husdrsd ard 6isy
:, 81 feet vii bs sold with the Fsctory. The
Ensiss, Boiler and Asehiss.y sss eli il Geod
erdsr. The business is profitable and weIl -
sablishsd. ALABT oAhAh.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-05

T8n Bssr IMvsnTion o. rHs A0a.-A
fence without nails 10 fence that will defy
eli winds. storms or frsst and 10 bound to
stand. Such an one has @. Augustus Hav-
iland Of this city. model Of which can Be
seen upon the Levss Il can assume all
manner Of shapes and BE- ussd fer variety
Of purposes, call and sss it cad then buy
the right There 10 money il ID.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-05

The Sisters of Charity of the
Bleseod Virgin desire 10 Inform Their
ffisnds In Davenport, and the public generally thai
their Academy will reopen on Monday, Augsst l5th.
for the reception Of young Ladies - boarders half
heesdsss. and Ay schslafs. .s
ne eoufve 81 Instruction eonx11ss all tAse CO
atitutss geed Hsglish sduca4iss. French, oGnaas
and Lain Languages. Music on Plane. Organ.
Harp ana 0eitar: Drawing. Painting IN OH -
water Colors, nonoehrcnasic and Pastele Painting:
EmbrsiAssy md Plain Sewing.
A OcnosE pop Beys. ssrAnArs Inoa m es1nss
has latsly besa opened. in which he sSsvs men
tipneA hssnehss are taught.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-05

vr,uE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS rOR SALR
~ residsnce on Thirteenth, betssen Maia
ana DrsAv sss taeS-dtn ALABT SKEkL
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-05

Renders ths Skin sctt, snSoth, clsor sn1
beoufitul. WiH rsnore Tan, Freckles. end
all other discolsrations. Sold Gt all Drug
eists and Fancy Goods dealers erery,chsrs.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-05

Va havs been usise Seward I Bsatlsy's
AlisDs few weeks, aad have come to the
conclusion that there 10 enc preparation
for the hair that is esed. II 10 not % q.
psnsivs - % ordi cary hair oil, and far bet
IT, - use.
CoHsRRvAfIvB voters and demecsata
shsu!d attend the meeting at the Cour,
Houss this evening, at 8 o'clock.
BunuDFFs FLoRlnol bee nose Of he pc.
ssliar sisksning sweetness ~ esnnsn in
French extracts.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-05

Old By Ill Druggists.
6old By oil Drusgsats.
Sold BY oil Druggists.
Sold by all Drugg.sts.
Sold BY all Drusgists.
Sold ;, Al Druggists.
Sold by all Druggists.
Sold BY all Druggists.
Sold by ali Druggists
Sold By all Druggists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-05

For Summer !Cornplaints.
For Summer Complaints.
Fer Aummo Complaints.
For Summer Complaints
For Summer Complaints.
For Sum mer Complaints.
For Summer Complaints.
For Summer Complaint.
For Summer Complaints.
For Summer Complaints.
For summer COmplaints.
For Summer Complaints. 1.
Fer Summer Complaints.
For summer Com plaints =
For Summer COmplalmts.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-05

An AssAuLr.-Ths strikers On the Island,
on Monday night, went 10 the house Of
Thos Yuls who refused TO quit work, and,
after calling him out set, upea him and
cruelty bsat him leaving him. uaabls 70
work. Every builder in THE and adjoisins
cities should refuse 10 employ any Of the
strikers until they bring the missssants 70
justiss. They had the undoubtsd right
to quit work and hs had just - geod .
right 70 work. The strikers guilty Of the
oct have showed themselves unwssthy the
rsspsct Of decent men. and ought not to b
solsrstsd in the snplsynsnt Of anyone.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-05

PRICE 50. CENTS.
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-05

EYsar DeHocAAf in the city should re-
member the meeting q the Court Hcuss
THE evening Tor the organization Of dsm-
ocratic club.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-05

nSM ae.s1 sra 0oo
Tnition 9or Day Scholar. per
quarter, nor. -......... ........~0!W 49,
PsynsnaD required eaaftesiy = a1vasee. Insa
m mn S1ns WILL y 10 sgvEAUss. y1feAss
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-05

Aad Ais nAns stanDsl o eaeA label-se ether =
Z eoauine. Dspot, Ne. - North seventh e0ose:
eoh - all Dsseess6 aAl Hseisnso b ~ U.iose
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-17
No. 25 Maiden Lane,


In my Card of Nov. 1, 1867, stated that,
"for the purpose of more fully supply
Ing the wants of the public, and In
order to prevent unscrupulous dealers
from palming off inferior and WORTH
less goods the Morton Gold Pens, i
shall hereafter sell no goods at whole-
sale except only to duly appointed and
authorized Agents,'' etc. To this plan
I have since strictly adhered.
In accepting Agents, great care has been
exercised to appoint those who, by long
continued fair dealing, have acquired
reputation for honesty, responsibility, and
probity-men in whose word the public
have learned to place confidence. These
Agents have agreed to keep full assort-
ment of my pens, and to sell them at my
published prices. Thus the public are sup
piled by them with just such pens as they
want, either as to writing or price, and get
a full equivalent for the money paid.
No agent is appointed to travel from
place to place, or canvass the country,
so that all who want Morton Gold Pen
must get it from the Local Agent or from
headquarters.
None need apply for the Agency except
in conformity to the above, the liberal dis
count ITO Clubs" being sufficient induce
oen' W AAi o''o A. MORTON.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-17
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
Paving Notice.

To all aohons it may concern:
CITY CLERKS OFFICE,
COLUMBUS. o., Jan. 81. 1861
Notice is hereby given that proceedings have been
instituted in the City Council of Columbus for
maxim the following improvements, t. wit
FIR paving tue unpaved sidewalks from Frien
street to Cherry s.ree. on the east SIDE of Front
rect
The same to be done in accordance with plats and
estimates to be prepared by the City Civil Eng neer
and Fl ed in the flee of the City Clerk.
All persons claim ng damages on account of said
prop sed Improvements, are required to file their
claims in the office OF the Clerk in writing, on or
before the Sixth day of March, A. D. 1858.
80 l.. E. WILSON,
. iaQ23-d -d1taw4w City Clerk.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-17
Paving Notice.

To al aotonl d may concern:
CITY CLERKS OFFICE,
COLUMBUS. o., January 81, 1851
Notice is hereby given, that proceedings have been
instituted in the City Council of Columbus, ioI
making the following improvements. to wit:
For grading the unpaved s dewalks, and for grad
ing and paving the unpaved cutters Bond street
fir m High street to N ellis avenue.
/ The same to be done in accordance with the plats
and estimates to be prepared by the City Civil En-
gineer, and filed in the office of the City Clerk.
! All persons claiming damages on account of said
rop ,sed improvsm ents, are required to file their
claims in the Office of the CLERK, in writing, on or
L. WILSON,
fah2 1tawAu City Clerk
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-17
Resolution to Contract.

Resolued, That the City Civil Engineer be, and
he is hereby authorized and directed to contract in
the name OF the city OF Columuus. with Joseph
kvans, for graveling the roadway of Fourth street
from Cav street to Broad street, upon the following
terms, to-wit: raat
For graveling. Fifty-L.e (50 cents per cubic
yard. - II. r4tt, .. 10. -
Adopted Feb. 3. 1868. ~
I-f1ll - Attest: L. E. WILSON,
febs dit C.ty Clerk.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-17
C. DUCREuX'S PATENT
Tor Instantaneous Detachment o. Horses
from Carriages.

T,RIs INGENIOUS AND VERY USE
L full invention which has been patented in the
United States, France and England. is now offered
by the subscriber to the pu lie. feeling assured
they will fnd it, upon examination, one of the
greatest invent ms of the age
Prominent among its advantages are: -
FIRsr-The facility with which horses may be
h rnessed to or Embarrassed from Carriage; also.
rendering it unnecessary for Il person unharness
ing to pass between or behind the horses is Gus
tomary. thus avoiding any liability of being kicked.
SECOND-In case of horse falling, he may he
oosed from the carriage in one SECOND. without the
dr. leaving his seat. 1t is simple in its opcr
alton that child can work it.
THIRu AND GREArEsT-In case of horses taxing
fright, becominl unmanag able or running away.
the terrib consequences which so frequently fol-
low may all be avoided by this simple application
to arr,aQes. the horses ca, be toosed from the
Carriags '.in t,cinkliDg," and the Carriage as
quickly and SAT iy stopped.
Mr.. Q. DUCREUX gave several PUBLIC exhibit
tions. The great favor and praise manifested by
the public these occasions. IS one OF the evi-
dences OF a popular appreciation of its merits.
Terms may be known and orders received for ap-
ply ing the patent to Carriages purchase of State
= q. DUCREUX, Patentee,
oct2o-d3m % Elizabeth street. New York.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-17
Resolution to Contract.

Resolued, That the City Civil Engineer be- and
he is hereby authorized anc directed to contract in
the name of t-e city of olumbus, with j. Wiedow,
for partially grading the road way Of Fair al ey from
Second alley to Fourth alley, upon tine following
For exoavating or grading. Thirty (sO cents per
cubic yard. .-
Attest: l.. E. WILSON,
febs-dIt City Clerk
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-17
NEW YORK.

81 Every patron obtains q Watch by this ar
rangement. cos ting but $40. while it may be worth
$1,000. No partiality shown. ia
We wish to Immediately DISPOSE of the above
magnificent Stock. Certificates, naming the arti-
ces, placed in sealed envelopes and well mixed.
Holders are entitled to the articles named on their
Ger fifcate upon payment of Ten Dolais. whether
it be Watch worth 81 900 worth less. The
return of of certificates entities you TO the
article ma ned thereon upon PAYNE I, irrespective
of its worth, and as no article valued less than $40
that this is
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-17
e e 8 H

MR.. SPEAKER The debate on the reso-
lutious llnder consideration has taken a
somewhat wide range, including not only
the precise questions involved in them, but
many Others not necessarily CONNECTED
herewith. tn ugh not. in thr estimation of
gentlemen on the other side OF the house,
"ut Of place in Calculating their ideas of
the powers of Congress and the propriety
OF its acts in what are known as its recon-
struction policy towards the States lately
in rebellion. Particularly has this been
the case with reference to the record of the
Democratic party as given from their stand
point. None of those gentlemen who have.
thus tar spoken. have fail,d To charge the
Democracy with being in sympathy with
tile rebellion, and some of them have added
the tharge that its acts, sympathies and
platforms, previous to the war, in some
manner precipitated that unfortunate
event. In fact, the gentleman frcm Nor
gan, who last occupied the fl 'or. devoted
most OF lengthy speech to his version OF
ths. history and acts of the party having a
majority on this hoor.
/ for one, sir, am not sorry that this
course has been taken by the other side OF
he House. The representatives OF the De-
mocracy on this floor are willing to meet
I em on any ground they may select, and
Ompare records and results as exemplified
In tue condition of the Country under Dem
craft ascendan"y. and under The rule OF
the so-called Upion or Republican party
aud the Congress it a tempfs here to de
Tend. For this r asOn, sir. | will, before
discussing the Immediate propositions con-
taim in the resolutions call to the mind
4 the House the origin. aud some OF the
pramine 1T acts and platforms of the Re-
publican party up to the time of the com
ncement OF hostilities in the late rebel
lion.
recollect W. II. sir, that that party had
irS germ in the dark rects-rS uf Know
Notliinyism. where men met in secret, ami
u, der the protection OF oaths, and grips
and passwords, went forth To strike down
aud deprive OF political rights all that por
ton OF cur fellow citizens who by the a.
rident Of birth, were not native here.
emember. sir. that this germ had its full
truition at racuse il 1856. when the Sage
i the Tribune assisted a. the birth and
stood sponsor at the bal l,tismal font
Christening the new bantling ..Repablican
paffu" The various chaO ic eltmeuts { tat
Contributed to its forma ion, nominate
candidate for PRESIDENT. with all electoral
ticket in the free States alone. Is flag,
,mbl, matte of its sectional and disEninn
intentions, had emblazontd on it but six
tern stars-one tor eacn of the free States
- instead of the national bann, on Who's.
ample tod glittered galaxy of twent,
even Stars-One for eas-h state of the
Union-that glorious old fl that was
guerdon at rnce of State Rights and ma
iiOnal security. Mr.. Greeley, at the same
time, as if to more fOreiilv impress the
l.ublIc with the mission of the new organ
iza- ion AMI its disuniOn proclivities to that
,old fag'' Lilat Republicans on this floor are
So fnC of holding up TO admiration as their
especial property,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-17
No Lottery, but a straightforward
legitimate. urnDsa cliOn, which
may be participated in even by
the most fasef0i iOnSy

single certificate will be sent by mail. pos paid.
upon receipt of rs cents. five Cor 81, esyen for 81,
an more valuable premium for $40, one hundred
and most supe Watch for SIS. To Agents, or
those wishing employment, this Is rare opportuni-
ty. 1t is legitimately conducted business, duly
authorized by the Government, and open to the
most careful scrutiny. ITyus!
WRIGHT, BRO. & CO., Importers,
l61 BROADWAY. NEW YORK.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-17

TRUE BUT SCRANGE.-Anyp person send
ing us their Address. with 20 cents, v i'll re.
the r future Wife or Husband. REEVES q Co
Is Nassau street. New York novso w3m
cox PER Day; Agents wanted; Male and Fe-
pLC male; Local and Travelling. Business new
Steady employme t. No capital required. Address
REEVES d Co., No. rs Nassau street, New York He ?
o"t29- w3m-D r - o..
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-17


provisional goverume, Is in the different
States for the protection OF persons aud
property, while the organization was being
perfected; and as last as this wa
done the Provisional Governments We're
Withdrawn, until every state had elected
its Off .ers, and was in the full eXercis- of
its civil D ,wers under the ConStitution.-
No pretext existed for the interference OF
Congress in their internal affairs-no r con
structiOn was necessary-and the acts OF
Congress looking to that erd were wantOn
usurpations. Therefore. say, by the pro-
visions of the Constitution itself-by the
decisions of the highest Judicial tribunals
of the land-and the repeated admission
of theseXecutive and legislative depart
ments of the party in power-the restora-
tion of civil law in the rebelliOus States
the So called reconstruction acts of Con-
gress, are as set forth in the first OF the
series of resolutions subversive of the
rights of she States. the liberties and pros
perity of the people, and the Constitutional
DOW rs of the executive and Judicial de-
Dartments of the Federal Government"
The last of the series of acts is more op-
pressjys and unjust than the others. I'm
der the first, and even the second, there
was some recourse left the people against
the military despotism placed over them.
The Executive could interpose in certain
cases. and in others there was an appeal
TO the courts. Both these are stricken down
by this last act. A subordinate officer is
made Commander-in Chief of the army, in
place of the President, in direct violation
of the plain provisions of the Constitution
giving to the officer thus supplanting the
President absolute power, without liabii-
ty to any department or authorily-with
no tribunal to which he can be held ac-
countable for his abuse of power-and to
close all avenues of redress, it deprves the
Supreme Court of its constitutional right
to pass upon the constltutlonality of that
law or the Others composing the series of
reconstruction acts. Such power was never
before conferred upon any officer by a civ
ilzed government.
The second resolution protests against
the passage of the bill now pending in
Congress requiring two-thirds of the
Judges Of the Supreme Court to concur in
decision in a certain class of cases in