The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-10-28

Of and proposed, but never undertaken, until
to-day the sork having actually eomuenoed.
1t would not b surprising II. hereafter. this
day, Monday, should b proclaimed national
holiday in honor Of such great event. Finally.
this city il to have market-house, one that will
reflect credit upon the company who controls it,
erection. and be an object Of pride to the citi-
rens. Such is the programme upon the COM
increment OF Mayor Emery's administration,
and the effect Of thi, activity will be appreciated
by the coming Congress. The Capitol moving
project has not been entirely abandoned, and
now in the west preparations are being made to
present more vigorously than ever this question
the coming session. To forestall. and In great
MEASURE to counteract the influence, these nced-
ell measures have been the 6,t subjects Of cor
sieration by the Munic pal authorities and by
another summer, this city. which for years past
Ia. been rcprOash 10 the nation BY reason Of
its great defects, and very tangible nuisances,
VII he,onc one worthy Of the national promi-
ncnee that II occnp'es.
Thee are at present some runors in reSarl
to Chief Justice Chase, retiring from the bench,
owing to III health. II has teen stated that Mr..
Chase was stricken down with paralytic shock,
and that his health. thereby, was greatly i'm
p,irci. From very good authority l am in
formed that Mr.. Chase Is suffering from sun
stroke, from the effects Of which he is slowly TO
covering. 1t is not probable that Mr.. Chase
woull desire to retire at this time, from the
bench, as under the law he would not be entit-
led to any compensation on leaving his situa-
ton. Judge Grier who recently died, resigned
his position taking advantage Of the law giving
Judge. Of the Unit,d States Court, who have
hell commission ten years and have reached
the age Of seventy the same amount Of salary
during their natural lives that they received
under their commission. Chief Justice Chase
l. about sixty Eve and could not therefore coIe
un,lcr the provisions Of the law, and rs Mr..
Ch,sc-is net in affiuent circumstances he will be
likely to occupy his high position for the pres
ent.
There has been great deal said Of late In
various pipers, especially those OF conserva-
tive tendency in regard to the very able corps
Of clerks in the Census bureau. Whilst could
not say anything to detract in the least nom all
the credit due to this bureau. yet do not
think as far rs clerical ability is concerned that
the force employed in that branch. Is superior
to the Other branches Of the government. II
is said that having been examined under the
regime. competitive examination, the clerks are
really far superior than those usually employed.
And, thus comparisons unfivorable 10 the other
branches Of the government are drawn. A
short time since one Of the census takers report
ed TO the bureau, the birth Of twins, stating
at what place one was born, and one Of the clerks
in said bureau wrote to the officer requesting
him to give the name Of the place where the
other was horn. am informed that the fol-
lowing problem was not solved by large class
of applicants ut this bureau and for the benefit
Of your readers will give 1t. "A sold q COW
for twenty 1--WE dollars and by the transaction
lost sixteen and two thirds per cent. He sold
another COW ut an advance OF sixteen per cent
for Just enough to cover the los, upon the first
cow. What did he get for the second cow
Tie young men who made application were un-
able to solve this problem and the question now
goes under the fayorite coguOmen Of the "Cow
Catcher"
II is stated that Assistant Secretary Richard
son (who. by the way, supposed had resigned
this position) is to be the American agent In
Europe to negotiate the new loan. the proyis-
ions Of which are embraced in the Treasury Bill
passed at the last session. There is not much
doubt that II this bill had been passed at the
first Of the session. and immediate action taken
thereon, il could have been accomplished, but
at the present the condition Of things In Europe
does not present q very favorable opportunity
for effectiug any interest in an American loan.
The capital OF the country may be needed nj any
moment to preserve their own government, and
under such circumstances II is not to be sup
posed that large investments win be made upon
our government securities. Still further, 1t
would seem, from the slight knowledge that Mr..
Richardson is supposed to have Of finance, bank
ing, and the science Of efecting loans, that be 10
hardly the right person TO advance the interests
Of our government, financially, abroad. II GER
tainly seems very reasonable that some national
fnancier, that has distinguished reputation,
with full understanding Of the science Of finance,
was needed for that special mission. Mr.. Rich
arison may, however, possess all the requisite
qualifications for the position, but, II 30, II Is rot
generally known. II . safe custodian, . strict
and impartial officer, and one Of high integrity,
was wanted alone. no would be fully qualified
for the trust. II il ut last announced as final.
ity that Mr.. Morton will not accept the English
Mission, and for brief period the President
will be besieged by applicants for the situation.
Quite an effort is being made here to stop the
selling OF crying Of papers Sunday morning on
the streets, and the City Council has been petit
toned upon the subject. The news boys arc in
dignant, and counter petitions have been sent
in, and tonight action Will be likely to be taken
upon the subject. PnESriss.