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The New York herald., 1870-04-13
The Niger Frenzy.

The nigger fever still RACES. All sorts of
fevers rage at different times, but the greater
part run out in few months or two or three
years. None was ever before known so tena-
cious as the nigger fever. The hen fever, the
shorthorn fever, the California fever, with
other fevers too numerous to mention, have
burned out certain amount of human vitality
and displayed human weakness in various
ways, but they are mere sparkles in these
respects to the great blaze Of this niger fever,
that set the country on fire more than dozen
years ago, and has apparently abated none of
its violence yet. How long ago it seems since
we heard the pitiful appeals as to whether or
not the nigger was not "a man and a brother"
and what wonderfully different attitude he
assumes now! Compare the time when the
fanatic Garrison was barely saved from
hanging at the hands of Boston
mob because of his niger notions
with the time when the House of Representa-
tives of the United States votes the use of its
hall for rhetorical breakdown to celebrate
Sambos accession TO citizenship-for only by
q comparison Of these periods can any one
rightly Judge Of the extravaganza of the
delirium induced by this nigger fever. The
fever must burn out soon; for surely it is at its
height, with nigger in the Senate and oyster
man Downing installed as one Of the political
magnates of the capital. In Grants inaugural
we had happy piece of political philosophy
to the effect that the best way to insure the
repeal of an obnoxious law was to rigidly en-.
force it. This applies generally as well as in
law, and there is no more certain way to disgust
the country and awaken reaction against the
nigger than the clarifying course assumed by
his fanatic admirers.
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

PAPAL INFALLIBILITY AND TIE SCHEMA
The last chapter Of the first Schema of the Papal
infallibility dogma was to be voted in the Coun-
Gil in Rome yesterday. There is little doubt
that this portion Of the Syllabus will be
adopted almost by acclamation. The world
and Christianity may prepare for the conse-
quences. The American Archbishop of Balti-
infallibility, in letter setting forth sharp
reply to the dissident arguments of the famous
Bishop of Orleans, France. This action is in
itself extraordinary. 1t can only be explained
by the Papal theory that the Church is "ever
new and always being baptized" in healthy
infancy. Baltimore sends forth the officiating
priest of the nineteenth century.
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

The Health Omcer and the Quarantine
Commissioners.
In another column will be found the opinion
of the legal adviser of the Board Of Quarantine
Commissioners as to the nature OF the powers
vested in that body and in the Health Officer
of the port respectively. It is held that the
Quarantine Commission is not in any sense
analogous to the several executive commits
sions that our republican legislators inflicted
upon the city as substitutes for various execu-
tive departments. On the contrary, the Qua
rantine Commission does not dispiace the
Health Officer from even the least of his exc
cutivc powers, and is simply board of trus-
tees charged with the custody of the Quaran-
tine property, not with the execution OF
quarantine duties. The Health Officer has
now, as always, the ''entire sanitary control
of the Quarantine establishment" and the
general power Of appointment of subordinates.
We believe this definition Of the limits Of
power was necessary, and we are glad the
powers are 80 distinct that there can be no
possible collision, and that the Health Officer
may be quite unembarrassed in taking what
ever action he may deem necessary In the
performance of his functions.
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

COLLECTOR OF THE PoRT.-All the talk
about the resignation or removal Of Mr..
Moses H. Grinnell, Collector of the Port of
New York, emanates from one very small
source, and is the offspring ofjealousy. General
Grant knew what he was about when he ap-
pointed Mr.. Grinnell to the Office. He was
acquainted with the man, and was no stranger
to his integrity and qualifications. Let it be
understood, therefore, that Mr.. Grinnell has no
intention of resigning, and that General Grant
will not permit him to be removed.
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THE GOLD FIzzLE.-It was sorry attempt
the gold s'bulls" made the other day to get the
precious metal out of it's decline and elevate it
once more to speculative activity. The quota
ton ia, after 11O4 had been once reached,
seemed so large price that all who had gold
rushed to sell it, to the utter Generalization Of
the ''bulls" and their market Gold is a ''cock
that won't Hght" in Wall street just now. The
SPECTATORS should devote their attention to
some more susceptible commodity.
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A MATTER OF DISCIPLINE. Lewis D.
Campbell has introduced into the Ohio Legis-
lature bill to establish House Of Discipline.
He was pretty fair disciplinarian in the
army, but why didn't he show his discipline by
~oinp TO Mexico as American Minister when
hs was sent? Maximilian might have been
alive at this time, and poor Carlota q sane
and happy Princess if he had. The real
discipline in this case was 10 the house Of
juareA
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

TIE European DIails-The Old World March
Towards Democracy.
The European steamships which arrived
yesterday delivered mail reports in detail Of
our cable news kilograms dated to the I'd OF
April. The exhibit which we publish to-day
is ample aud very interesting in its scope and
contents. Premier Olivier read the exposition
Of the SSnGtus C0nsugtum or new constitution
Of France to the Senate during session
which was unusually crowded and amid o
scene of intense interest, some of the most
distinguished personages in Paris being
present as spectators and affected by the
deepest emotion. We publish the important
document almost in ertenso to-day. 1t
places the Bonaparte dynasty, its hopes and
aspirations, the political science of its present
chief, with his attempts to reconcile the coup
ddtat with the inevitable progress of true demo-
cracy and the rights of man, before the Ameri-
can people, and thus to very considerable ex-
tent before the world and its civilization. The
Seaaotus Consultuns is an able French State
paper, drawn up with great care and, 1t
may be, suited to France just now
and under present circumstances. The
Emperor passes in review the history
of the democracies of the world, with the
theories which have been held against
''simple" governments from the days Of Aris-
totle, Polybius and Benjamin Constant down
to the period of the recent experiment of
JEFF Davis. Democracies very frequently
"turn to license" and then s'to dicta-
torship," per Sc; but democracy very
frequently becomes the source Of "a durable
government" In this, as it appears to us,
lies the pith and essence Of the Bonapartee
argument. The people constitute the source of
power; but the people cannot administer the
power beneHcially for themselves. To
do this requires, according to Napoleon, a
chief of State, hereditary and controlling,
aggregating the public expression in his
person and rejecting it by beneficial admin
istration for the public good. The theory is
ingenious. Its formal legislative application
In France becomes alarming to the surround
ing crowns, as it really abnegates the divine
right of kings and points out their power to
the enfranchised European masses. In this
view our report to-day will attract very
general attention.
Prince Pierre Bonaparte was again unfortu-
nate, having lost considerable portion Of his
property by fire. Spain remained in parlia-
mentary agitation relative to the affairs of
Cuba. Turkey was still deeply excited on the
subject Of the Church assumptions of Rome.
Our European mail thus tends to show forth
the affairs of the Old World as they progress
towards equality and fraternity aud the reli-
gious emancipation of mankind.
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

GOVERNOR SENTER, OF TENNESSEE, asks
the Reconstruction Committee to give him
power to raise militia, and he claims he will
be able to keep his State quiet. This is
more reasonable and constitutional request
than that for Wholesale reconstruction of the
State, and is fair chance for Congress to
avoid the bewildering maze Of reconstruction
that it is liable to get into if it goes on
with il.
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

A BRUTAL EXHIBITION in the shape Of a
prize fight was frustrated in Connecticut yes
terday by the stern Puritan militia Of that
good old land of steady habits. Three hum
dred of the volunteer yeomanry of the State
under arms, made descent on the party and
bagged the whole of them. Good for Con-
necticutl
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

SERVED HER RIeHr.-The GreenEoias ferry
boat Greenpoint was run down and sent to the
bottom on Monday morning by one Of the
Sound steamers. This is an argument why
the Sound steamers should be kept above
Tenth street on the East river. AS for
the boat that went down, it will be all the better
for the convenience Of the public if it is found
impossible to raise her. That old tub was
Just Gt to 90 to the bottom. and fit for nothing
else
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

GRACIOUS THE Pittsburg Commercial (re-
publican) ''hopes, for the good of New York,
that Tammany's day of grace is not yet over. :"
Tammany really seems to be getting popular in
the provincial districts. How much more
pleasant 1t is to have even one day Of grace
than whole seasons of disgrace
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

Woe PRESIDENT CoLFAx has added re-
publican yoter to the census-one who, being
now only few days old, will be qualified to
vote about the time -Colfax has a chance Of
running for the Presidency.
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The BILL ABoLIsHING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS has passed both Houses of the
Legislature and is in the hands OF the Gov
ernor. Another step towards the thorough
reconstruction of The city government.
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

No CoRRUprIoN.-Mayor Hall will probably
offer the Board of Aldermen this week q good
Price, and no doubt they will accept the pro-
position. So will the Price.
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&C., before q foot Of ground Is sold at the
present yard. AS this affair progresses we
will keep watch OF II, for the Navy Yard
must not be removed to the detriment of New
York
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

ANOTHER Coop ARGUMENT for the postal
telegraph system is presented by the American
Consul in Berne, Switzerland. The inves.-
ment there pays the government seven per
cent of the capital invested.
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

WHITrEMoRE AND RAINEY Ghe latter
colored) are candidates for the vacancy in
Congress from South Carolina occasioned by
the cadetship investigation in Whittemore 8
case. Rainey is the best man; for he is not
posted, and win be very virtuous and incor-
rupt for O time.
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

siana Contested Election.
Ths main discussion in the Senate Yesterday
was oh the Georgia bill. The interminab,e
talk was enlivened by nothing more cheerful
or fresh than notice Of an amendment coustl-
tuting Georgia the Third Military District
again. After while this Georgia question
will become a riddle as insoluble AZ the
Schleswig- Holstein affair. As 1t is we are not
entirely certain that Georgia is State or q
Territory or only military district, or that
Bullock or Terry is Governor. All that seems
to be plain in the matter is that Congress
makes laws for II, such as they are, instead
of the Legislature.
The House devoted itself to settling the
question Of the contested election between
Sheldon and Hunt, of Louisiana, with as much
earnestness as If the decision were matter OF
great doubt, whereas Sheldon, being the re-
publican member, and having possession OF
the seat, 1t is, according to all precedent, al
ready settled. Outside Of the merits of tho
case Sheldon Is one Of the genteelest of all
the carpet-baggers, and having served as colo
mel of an Ohio regiment all through the State
from 1868 until the close of the war, he pro.
bably has as much right to be considered
bona fde citizen Of the State he represents aa
Senator Ames, of Mississippi, was decided to
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

EDWIN PERRYs THIRD TRIAL is the chasm
that has brought to light as Evidence the dying
statement of his victim which was ruled out
by the Court on the last two trials.
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

Prominent Arrivals i'm This City Yesterday
Captain Stone, Of Philadelphia; f. p. Ross OF Au'
burn; James Roy, OF watervliet, and General Hay
den. OF Richmond, are at the ST. Nicholas Hotel.
O. B. Matteson, OF Utica; E. Brown, OF San Fran.
cisco II. Troworldge, OF Connecticut; CAPTAIN Har.
rson, Of the United States Navy; Thomas Clyde, OF
Philadelphia, and Captain Mason, OF Rhode Island,
are at the Astor House.
W. R. Mercur, Of Pennsylvania; r. W. Haynes, OF
the British Army; s. d. Caldwell, OF Buffalo. and E.
Thompson Gale are at the Holman House.
Colonel sitgraves of Washington; II. W. Sargent.
of Fishki N. w. and II. L. Roosevelt OF Skeneateles.
are at the New York Hotel.
Colonel Fl. Lawrence, OF Connecticut. and W. w.
whitney, OF Genessee, are at the st. Charles Hotel.
A. Cobb, OF Ohio; e. w. Edwards OF Chicago3
George Sterling and w. Clark OF Philadelphia, are
at the Metropolitan Hotel.
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

CURIOUS INoIDENr.-Jimmy Fitzgerald,
Irish republican, has been elected member
of the Cincinnati Common Council by the aid
of negro votes. It Is about as remarkable to
find an Irishman who is republican as it is to
find negro who will vote for an Irishman
under any circumstances Jimmy aspires to q
seat in Congress. This cross-negro and
Irish-will create another novelty in Congress
sional annals.
The New York herald., 1870-04-13
Rumored Changes in tho Cabinet.

It is now said positively that Attorney Cen
eral Hoar Is to retire from the Cabinet, but
that he will not do so till next September. We
are told also that his retirement is at his own
request, because he prefers private to political
life. His successor, it is reported, is to be
from Pennsylvania and will be appointed just
at the nick Of time to have an influence on the
election in that State next October. Mr.. Hoar
has not felt very comfortable in his place, pro-
badly, since he was rejected by the Senate for
the position of Judge Of the Suprem Court.
However amiable the President may have
been to him, he saw that he was not in favor
with his party in Congress. Then
have two Cabinet officers from one
State. The position of Secretary of the
Treasury was enough for Massachusetts,.
General Grant was too kind-hearted and amia-
BILE to say to Mr.. Hoar ''You must co." but
there is no doubt the resignation of the Attor-
ney General will be very acceptable to him.
The same may be said with regard to some
other members Of the Cabinet who are not ex-
actly in accord with the President in his
policy. 1t would be well If they were to show
similar delicacy and consideration for the
Presidents situation and feelings. No intima-
ton is given yet who Mr.. Hears successor is
to be. The President should have a Cabinet
of strong men. He is thoroughly practical
himself, and has largo views as to the wants
and destiny of the country, but he needs those
around him of the same turn of mind, and
who can aid him efficiently in carrying out his
policy.
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

FRANCE STILL EXCITED. Napoleon stands
firmly by the ple6iscitum. His Cabinet is un-
willing to accept it as drafted under the impe-
rial inspiration and in its entirety. The Minis
terial crisis at the Tuileries continues, as
shown in our cable kilograms to-day, in con-
sequence. The legislative body of France
will be asked to adjourn to-day. and the
national vote on the new constitution be
taken in May. The nation remains deeply
agitated. A man proclaimed vengeance
against the Emperor personally, in Paris, on
Monday. He was arrested, but his expression
has gone abroad. Revolutionary placards
have been posted in Paris, numerous arrests
have been made and the trade strikes are ex-
tending, both in the capital and the rural dis
tricts. It is evident that the French nation
cannot remain as it is just now and the people
and Crown enjoy peace and security.
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

"ANoTHER FAMILY FEw'D'-The family Of
che young democracy.
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

ssMusTERED OUT"-The Anti-Slavery So
ciety. 1t has been "mussy" concern for
thirty-five years past.
The New York herald., 1870-04-13

Prominent Departures.
Judge T. L. Jewett, for ONO: II. W. Hathorn, FOR
Saratoga; W. s. Kimball, for Providence, and 9. J.
MOrrell for Boston.
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which, 1t seems, ID Detter pOSCeu Cuan tnOSe
who have undertaken to regulate the appropria-
tions for our navy.
Every one knows what an easy matter it was
for our wooden ships to run by or even to
anchor in front of and capture as heavy forts
as those which now protect our great harbor of
New York; but that facility would no longer
exist if we kept in our own waters a great
| naval depot, with its iron-clads, torpedo ves-
sells and heavy rams ready to interpose and
assist our land defences. What use would our
heavy naval guns and war material be to New
York if they were all transferred to New Lon
| donp 1t would only be when the mischief was
| accomplished that the people of the State
| would awaken to the enormity of the offence
| committed against us. The gentleman who
| first proposed the scheme of selling the New
York Navy Yard has not as yet satisfied us
that he is endeavoring to keep it within the
waters of our State, while Mr.. Starkweather is
quite jubilant over the idea that the whole
establishment will 60 to New London. The
fact is, there is a ''nigger in the fence" some
where, and this whole business looks more like
huge speculation than plan for the national
advantage. No doubt the New York Navy
Yard should be moved somewhere up the
| Hudson-for this there are thousand argu-
ments-but before one step is taken in the
matter place on the river should be selected
by the proper officers of the army and navy,
preliminary to the building Of wet and dry
docks. basins for -olads, officers quarters,
The Placer herald., 1870-02-05
stronger, Lighter, More
Cheaper.

THANAN OTHER KlNDoF ROPE.
Wire Rope is not tfected by atmospheric
changes; is spliced in same manner as Hemp
Rope, and manufactured in any length Of any
size. .. .
Suitable Blocks and Sleeves Tor Ferry ani
Derrick, Fall Ropes supplied Steel Rape ssset
materially IN freight. being only oae-thiri tie
weight ofhemp rope Of equai strength. t.--...
Prices aud scale OF Strength, wei ght and Size
forwarded free on application to manufacturers,
A. S. HALLIDIE 4 co. .7l
5l9 Front Street, San Fancisco
zu- We are Sole Agents for r. S. NEwAL.k
Co the well known Wire Rope makers, Of Gates
head onTyne. aud have full assor ment Of their
ropes on h.nd.
Oct IL. lS67.-6mos. .-t.
The Placer herald., 1870-02-05

TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
TOWNSHIP No. |.
Justices w. A. Z bOmas j. d. Nash.
C0nslablcs- K. j. Fletcher l.. l.. CrOcker.
Road COMMISSIONER Asa Croxi0Td.
TOWNSHIP No. q
Justices James Moore; Joseph Myres.
Const ,bles James Baron; q. W. Hurst.
Road Commissionrr--C. Z. Saunders.
TOWNSHIP No 8.
Jusices-R. e. Poland Matthew Campbell
Constables VIM NJ. Ciutchei; Sam. COgswell
Road CUmmiSslUnrr-Uwen Kmg.
Township No 4.
Justices-W. s. Mnhson \. K. D. Traphagen
Constables ASA Plank; W. s. Cook.
Road Commissioner +. AtMell.
TOWNSHIP No. 5.
Justices W. McClanahan; Thomas Dodds.
COnstablcs-J. Il. Wilkins: L. Williams.
Road Commissioner I. DOneliu.
TOWNSHIP No. 4.
Justices--Jos. Tay ior; Henry Long.
Const ,bes Joseph Blackburn; J. Bleaks.
Road Commissioner Thompson.
Township NO. I.
Justices-P. Stone u. W. Snyder
Constablcs-J j. B. Garner II. Il Crocker.
Road Commissioner W. +. Lipp.
TOWNSHIP No. y.
Justices j. N. Bardwell; J. J. Hyland.
Conslables Seth Labrec; K. X nkaid.
RoAu Commissioner W. Shered. t ~"
.rt TOWNSHIP No. 3. ..
Justices John ely ydesIa lr; &. G. Lewis.
Coustables- y. HMrris : D. N. Walker. .,
Road CommissiOner-D Hogjn.
TOWNSHIP No. 10.
Justices II. W. Starr; David Long.
Constables-G Gray; G. l.. Holchkiss.
Road Commissioner-A. &. Boyden.
TOWNSHIP No. IL.
Justices- Geo Hugar; II. u. Underwo d.
Con,tables Il. P. Morehousc; J. Parkf.
Road Commissioner i. Moody.
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Disorders ofthe stomach, Liver and Bow

DISC rders Of the Stomach, Liver and bow.
els.
The Stomach is the great centre which infuen
ccs the health or disease OF the system abused or
deblitatrj by eXcrss-indiges offensive breath
ana physical prosrrttion are the natural conse
qucnccs. Allied To the brain it is the source o
head che. mental oppression. nervous complaints
and unrelreshiug sleep Tn Liver becomes al
cctl aud generate bilious disorders. pains in the
side. &c, The Bow els Sympathize hy CostivcneSs
Diarrhe, and Dyseniery. The prncipl action
of ibese ills is the stomach and the liver, lungs
bowels aud kidneys p,ricip,tr in their recupera
tive and rrgrnerttive operations.
Erycsipe las and Salt Isheum.
Are two of the most common aud virulcnt dis
orders prcve on this continent to these the
Ointment is especially aniagonislic, its moius Op-
erandi is first TO eradicate the venom aud then
complete The cure.
bad Legs, Old Sores, and Ulcers.
Cases OF mlny wears Standing. th It have peril.
naceously refused to yicl 10 any other remedy
or treamenl. NV. invmihly snccumbed TO u few
applications OF this powerful ungent.
Eruptions OH he Skin.
Arising from b al state of The blood or chron
ic diseases are craoiicaicd and Il cler and trans
pare II surface re1aiued hy the restorative act ion
OF this ointment. II surpls-rs m,ny OF the cos
me,ics and other toilet appliances in its power to
lispcl rashes and other di>tigurements Of the
face.
,. Female Complaints.
Whether in the young or old married or single,
at the dawn OF WON ,nhool. the turn of life.
these tonic medicines display decided an inf /.
ence that marked Improvement is soon p,rccpt-
be in the health OF III" patient Being purely
vegetable PREF, ,raiion, they a"e safe and reli,-
ble re,npny or al Glasses OF Females in ever
h.,lt It'll #
Piles and Fistula.
Every form and feature OF these prevalent and
siubIoru disorders is rrdicarei locally and en-
tir,l ,lv Inv the usc OF this rmoient warm Iomenl :
u,ons should preccde its appl cation. Its hc,
ing qn ,litics will be found to be thorough and
invarible.
Both the Ointment and the Pills should I've used
in the following cases
Bunions, Eheum tism Sore Tbrolts,
Burns. Rngworm. Sores OF all kinds.
ChAp'd hands Salt Rhcum Spr,ns,
Chilllains, Sc dds. Stiff Joints,
FisuLi, Skin Diseases T"ttrr
Goat. Sweilpd Glands, Ulcers,
LnmhAgo. Sore Legs, Venereal Sores.
Mer Eruptions Sore Breasts, Wounds oil all
Piles, Sore le,ds, kinds.
CAUTION See that the words HOLLO
" WAY, New York and LONDON" appears as a
wdtermark on every lrat OF b. book of directions
which cniolds each noX or pot. No Others are gen
nn". handsome reward given for information
leading TO the detection of countrreitArs OF the
medicines aud v'nderS OF the deceptive articles.
knowing hem to br such. Sold ut tie m,nul,cto
ry No 50 Maiden Lime. and by Druggist and med.
cine dealers throu ghout The worl'l. A great ,v-
ing hy taking the Large sizes. Fall instructions
with every boy or pot.
R4DlNGTON. HOSTErTER 4 co.
san Francisco.
agents for the Pacific Coast
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