New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-02-01

OF the people Will be oxerted in favor OF enforcing the
laws and preserving the peace Cen Cooper expressed him
self peased 10 learn that the leading citizens Of the dis
tured districts had become awakened to the necessity OF
preserving order their several localities and expressed
the hone that they woud act promptly In accordance
wifi their resolutions I'm which event there would be no
necessity for declaring martial law But he firmly
snred the committeeman that peace and order would be
maintained at all hazards and that II IL should become
necessary TO use the militia TO enforce the lawshcy need
not expect any childs play in the matter. The Commit
tees it is said were pleased with their interviews with
he General the hope is entertained that order may
mo preserved without calling e State forces into active
service II will be fortunate for Tennessee II the Rebels
shall be frightened, by show OF force, into peace and
quiet and thus avoid the further euson Of blood The
Nashville Banner says: a.......
"A movement Is now on foot by which it's proposed not
to send militia 70 or declare martial law in my county
until the occurrence or further disorders Inc tla are
10 be organized brought TO Nashville, and placed In
camp here but will not he CHARTERED on any community
IN case the pnDllo peace shau be maintained ana me
laws promptly executed against all who are guilty OF
violent demonstrations such have brought about the
present critical condition of affairs. II Is thought that
Gov Browow can be brought to consent To such an
rangement.'
Ex-Gov. Joseph r. Hawley having been re-
quested to permit the of his name the Republican
candidate for Congress in the Tst Harford District Of
Connecticut answered by suggesting that he esecus
as personal friends other gentlemen who have been
named for the position that he is quite satisfied with the
honors already bestowed upon him. ana would be quite
content TO devote himself TO the laboIs OF his calling
editor which afford him an opportunity TO serve the
good cause;; but he adds:
4" I can say this should the Convention see lt TO
present as the Republican candidate should accept
the position very high honor and be proud 10 enter
uluu me ldooIs " te V,inltSu VIZ ~ S ~, 49,;
submit unreseryedy TO the discretion OF the hepnOhcahs
OF this District"
Subsequently Gen. Hawley substantially withdrew his
from the contest for the reasons stated In the fol
lowing letter Gen. Hayleys views on the subject of
ofioo-seeking sound and sensible:
HARTFORD Jan. %. 1869
To lieSsrs H. X. w WEIGH. AUSTIN DUSHAM. and others
GENTLEMEN Replying to your letter OF me 2tt asking
consent 10 present my name % the Republican Couyen-
ton Of this district candidate for Congress replied
that hnd not been what ordinarily considered can
didate" that II the Convention should see m To nom
nate me would gratefully accept. ! confess myself
snrPnsd ~ Serian results OF inns , SnSwer crror
ances OF personal controversy and involve me
I'm or less exciting canvass Tor the nOmirauon
which often, indeed may say generally, conducted
is beyond measure dsiasteul The position OF the inde
pendent journalist is yearly growing in importance and
Influenced To that have attained without the interyen
ZION OF caucuses ana I'm u can feel free. ana try 10
serve faithfully The good State Of Connecticut and the
cauee true Democracy. Pray then from any
further connection with this or any other nomination
and believe when say you that neither ask, de-
sirr, expect office Of any description whatever Re
specially yours, JOsEIT r.. HAwL&n.
1t is asserted with much postvcness that ex-senator
Dixon viii be the Democratic candidate or Congress in
the LIST District.
NrON CitAtllSon III Ills ItCtub lltoNilt,t ~ INC
Legislature OF Kentucky tells that the State has been
prosperous during the past year. agrIcuituraly and
otherwise. lie speaks hopefully, rparoni2nsy
OF Gen. Grant; Informs that the public debt OF Ken
lucky is S61l aud recommends its extinction at the
earliest practical moment. lie also advises the equaza-
ton Of assessments throughout the state FOR purposes OF
taxation the enaIging and reconstruction Of the state
House andrcfOrm IN the discipline OF the State Prison
especially the separation aud classification OF coh'lcts
based upon the character and degrees or CRIME OF
which they NAV have been convicted. Dnr-
ing the past year 3f3 cOnvicts were received
into the State Prison, number largely exceeding TIE en-
tire number the institution u years ago, Sd
and pregnant evidence 81 the rapid Increase OF CRIME ~
the state. The Governor recommends the establishment
OF House OF Refuge for juvenile offenders where iu'}
uay have quasi parental care, aud he trained 10 INDUS
trial scientific and mechanical pursuits aud occupations,
which ia after years may afford means OF respectable
support Punishment should have regard 10 the Teulin
Ou " offenders. Public education u commendCd 10 tt
Legislature the bulwarl Of public safety Ire expert
meut OF Agricultural aud Mechanical College j.
progressing hopefully The Institution ior the Education
idiots a. meeting with much success lstItlchce Is
made n the message to occasional outbreaks III a~es
ness (kuKluX, presumc) Ina different parts ~ mo
State and the attention OF the LEGISLATURE Is invited TO
an examination Of the statutes, " any further
legislation be required 10 protect life and property imm
unlawful violence The completion OF the geological sur
yey OF the States Is strongly urged and measures are
recommended for the inviting aud fostering OK foreign
immigration 10 Kentucky, more labor being necessary oI
the Developments OF the great resources o the
state To this end the establishment of state Bureau
OF Statistics Is urged.