The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-04-16

achieved. II Is that II has been gained by the
almost unaided c1ertious Of the Cubans them
selves. In spite Of all reports, there has been
but very slight aid given from the outside, Ell
Their from our shores or other Of the neighboring
American States.
The Springfield Republican has the following
clever hit at Senator Sprague: "He is one Of
the men best qualified to say, not only what
capital can do in manufacturing iron and cloth
and yarn, but in manufacturing Governofs and
Senators.
Senator spraguc, Of Rhode Island, said in .
speech, the other day, in the United States Sen
ate, "that his prosperity was attained only BY
crushing out all smaller competitors" The
Senator's weight, just the weight Of his mon
cy bags.
The President administered sharp h1ip to
the inactive thoughts of House and Senate in the
matter Of reconstruction, and in forty-cight
hours secured action which really seems
likely to save us year or two Of wrangling
and Of local disturbance and misery.
Ex-President johnson has given up his Euro
pean tour, and will stump the South for recroa-
ton instead.
The appointment Of Mr.. Motley as minister
to England is crcditablc to the administration
and will be gratifying to the country. 1t is
one of the exceptional appointments which are
due to no political combinations, and are to be
credited to no special locality. Since Mr.. Mot
lev retired from the Austrian mission, under
circumstances so hOnsrable to him, his return to
the diplomatic service has been generally re-
garded as only a question Of time, and Of his
own choice. It is peculiarly gratifying that in
returning to It now, the English mission, the
first in Importance Of European missions, Is to
have the benefit Of his services.
From the fact that the United States Supreme
Court will not render decision upon the legal
tender act till next winter, 1t is inferred that
majority Of the Court hold the act unconstitu-
tiOnal, and it has been generally understood
that If this was tho case, decision would be
postponed as long as possible.
The following resolution passed the HouSc by
o vote Of % to "a:
Resolved by the House Of Representatives.,
That the people Of the United States sympathile
with the people Of Cuba in their patriotic ei-
forts to secure their independence, and establish
a republican form Of government guaranteeing
A. tha nj fnlitieal rights
of all the people; and the House will give its
| constitutional support to the President OF the
United States, whenever in his opionion re-
publican form Of government shall have been in
fact established, and he may deem IL expedient
TO recognize the independence and soScrgo Wy
Of such republican, government. ,s,s-.5.dni
It's fact that the Boston Post actuallyfpckc
Of Gen. Butler, few days ago, without lam
pooning him. It said that Seen. Buffers
speech on the reduction Of the army is q CON-
plete exposition Of abuses. and reveals system
Of multiplied pay as disastrous to the public
treasury as il Is complicated and e1travagant
The longevity ration is but fair sample Of
the absurdity which permcates the whole sys-
tenn, and which calls for the thorough reform
the General so ably urges and demonstrates to
be Just and necessary.
The Senate has unanimously rejected john
sons Alabama treaty with England, with the
exception Of McCrcery Of Kentucky.
The failure of the Freedmen's Bureau bill has
led the Secretary of War and General Howard
to an examination of the laws bearing on the
continuance of that Bureau. They have dccid-
ed, ON careful consideration, that the scope Of
these laws is such as to continue the claims and
educational branches, contrary to the opinion
generally held, until Congress directly orders
their suspension. II has been determined, how
ever, in obedience to the prevalent desire, to re
duce the expenses to the lowest availas lie figure,
and after the first Of May there will be but three
officials in each State, namely; one detailed Off
Ger to attend to the pay ment of claims and the
settlement Of bounties, and ono superintendent
of education with q single clerk, and even these
officials will be discharged just as soon as posi-
bic.
Collector Grinncll, Of New York, says the
employees Of the Custom House may hold their
own opinions. and hold Office too.
Il is whispered about that Senator Sprague II
Rhode Island, is slightly dcmented, and the as
scrtion is really believed by many. Senator
Anthony's remarks in his Journal, relative TO
his colleagues late speech, are believed to point
to that conclusion.
Mr.. johnson made the following appeal to hs
"colorcd hearers" on the occasion Of his latest
speech. II was what might be called "mul-
ttudinous" appeal;
"Are colorcd men not free, Why, then. 90
into these leagues, to get II. Ina free govern
ment. when men promote combinations, it is
conclusive that they want TO take freedom aSay,
There must he some object. Well, II You are
free, going into league doesn't make you any
frccr. What, then, do you 20 into leagues fort
The time win come when these abominsblc lea
CUES viii take every liberty Of the people from
them"
The Riverside Echo says that ga portion Of
the friends Of Temperance are Of opinion that
the time has fully come when ascparate political
marty on the issue Of Prohibition should be Or
ranirci." The Echo deprcates this course, and
contends that the temperance battle can best be
fought inside tho Republican party.
II used to be hard work Tor colorcd man to
get passport to travel in foreign countries, BE-
cause being person Of African descent, accord
inc to the terms Of the Drcd Scott abcmination,
he could not be Citizen Of the United States
The cannon in the neighborhcod Of Fort Sumter
20 often referred to-dspclled that Nonsense but
still the old prejudice fingered around official
quart ers.
The government has had under considers
ton the question Of issuing approximation rel
alive to Cuban matters, but the conclusion has
been reached that Il Is not advisable to do 20 At
present for the reason that we have no official
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