The New York herald., 1869-03-03
HERALD WEDNESDAY, B. lses--TRPLE

important political interest In the country; to strike
an e1ectual blow at the corruptions In popular cleo
tons; TO secure more harmony and contentment
than now exists among the people, and TO improve
the composition OF the popular branch Of Congress
BY facilitating the introduction and continuance OF
men OF ability and merit in that body. The plan is
as follows:--
the constitutional plan OF distribution, each elector
N the state shall possess many votes - there are
Representatives to be chosen. He shall possess his
posed that the eIector shall exercise this right OF
cretion, and without s compusion upi ion Of law. He
shall n oes.ow a., or distribute MS votes upon OF
b with entire aIo 20
which he has been heretofore subjected He may Sc
Iect his candidate or candidates anywhere within
ana he may exert hls political power upon the gene
raj representation OF his State instead Of the repre-
1squsstionabiy large and si Valuable % extension Of
privilege 70 the citizen, relieving him OF an tncon
venient and odious restraint and conlerring more
complete application OF that principle OF self-gov-
ernnleut upon which our political institutions are
founded; and what is material for consideration Y
election by general ticket are secured, all
Its Inconvenience and evils are avoided. The
committee examine this subject at leagth, arguing
that the unrestricted vote Is In strict conformity
with democratic principles and realizes more per-
fectly our idea Of popular government for by it the
tions with the government, and particularly with
that department. or branch Of government the prin-
Spal zip one in power Il not in dignity which makes
choosing representatives, and all win be repre-
sented IN fact. Now the beaten body or electors
not represented at all. The committee conclude by
saylng:-"The argument for reform may be summed
tons Just representation and contentmens an among
The people, BY 1t we will also secure able men IN
the peoples House. BY 1t our political system viii
"a md 1lvrVHn np m wi
take bond Of the future that our government shall
ee blessing @ and not curse that our prosperity
not perish from the face OF the earth.n
The Supreme Court.
The following cases were before the Supreme
Court to-day
No. so2.--The United States, appellants vs.. Man
uel Antonio Roderguez de Poll. Appeal from the
California Ordered by the court that the decree OF
the said District Court III this cause be affirmed per
stipulation OF counsel on nle.
No. 99.-William N. Whlteley, appellant, vs. Will
liam Swayne. The argument OF this cause was con-
tnued by $: s. Fisher, Of counsel for the appellants,
and David Wright for the appellee and concluded by
Mr. Fisher for the appellants Suit for the infringe
ment Of the patent for cutting grain.
The Case Of Treasurer Spinner.
II is not true as reported, that General Spinner Is
an applicant for foreign mission He is not an ap
plicant for any position whatever.
The New Consul at Havana.
taken temporary charge Of the United States Con-
suate at Havana in pursuance OF instructions from
Washington.
Personal.
A. +. Stewart, of New York; and Admiral Farragut
arrived here tonight on special train.
General CRAMPS Inaugural.
washington March u correspondence Of the Boston
Advert1ser.1
There S pretty good reason for believing that Gen.
eral Grant, in his inaugural address on Thursday,
will take decided ground In support OF the sur
frage amendment to the constitution, and recon-
mend its ratification by the States as measure OF
peace and harmony.
The politicians have got q new grievance with
General Grant. 1t is that he has not called any
Of them to ask advice to what he shall say in his
inaugural address. He began the preparation OF
this document some time ago, and though II win be
brief he is giving 1t good deal OF attention. He
has consulted few Of his most intimate friends
about certain matters on which is believed he will
have something to say, but none Of the politicians
OF either branch OF Congress have been invited to
look over the paper, and there Is, consequently,
much grumblin9. Some Of them talk OF going up to
see him about the matter tomorrow.