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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13

him If the politicians are determined and have
the power to do that If Johnson's enemies
could have found as much he would certainly
have been convicted and removed. We do not
advocate impeachment We are not in favor
of it. We are disposed to believe, too, the
President has acted conscientiously, though
from his inexperience in public affairs and
military cast of mind he may have erred.
General Grant has given offence to many
of the prominent and ambitious leaders
of the republican party, no doubt, by
being a candidate for reelection. They
see they are cut of by this for the next
four years; and that is q long time In this fast
age. 1t is long enough for some to be laid out
dead, politically, and these ambitious men are
not disposed to wait upon chances. He was
taken up by the republicans as necessity and
not because he had belonged to the party, and
the men who were instrumental in making him
President did not expect he would want to be
a candidate again. If he had turned out
great statesman, or had inaugurated great
popular measures, second term might have
been accorded to him without much opposi-
ton, though we have reached period in our
history when the greatest President could
hardly expect that honor. There is an inn
preston that General Grant has no high ambi-
that he only desires to psrpetuate his power for
the love Of it and to have good, easy time.
In this earnest and wonderfully progressive age,
particularly in this great republic, such a
character is not deemed up to the standard.
There is, however, conservative sentiment
in the American people which makes them
ready to accept the governing power they
have, though not altogether unobjectionable,
rather than be subject to doubtful change. 1t
is this and the negative, or supposed conser-
vative character of General Grants admi mis-
tration, which makes the President more
acceptable just now, after the revolution and
excitement Of the war and when the people
desire repose. Herein lies his strength,
really, and not in any great ability for states
manship that he possesses. But the question
is, can he resist successfully the active and
ambitious politicians who are opposed to him9
Will the active American mind and the
wonderful progressive developments of the
time. to which he appears unequal, overwhelm
him before one year expires-before the next
republican nominating convention selects a
candidate3 That is the question. The
impeachment movement in Washington,
whether it comes to head or not, and if it
should reach trial, whether it succeeds or
not against General Grant, must have the
effect of ventatlng his pretensions, character,
policy and aims, and of bringing before the
people more intelligently the whole political
situation and the subject Of the Presidential
succession.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13

FAILURES IN THE COTTON TRADR.-Three
failures-ranging from slight to important in
extent-were announced at the Cotton Board
yesterday. The firms involved were what Is
technically known al ''short" of cotton--that
is, they had sold contracts for its delivery at
a future time at a certain price, anticipating a
decline. But cotton has been going up
steadily for some time past, and the ''bears"
were finally ''cornered" and had to suspend.
Such failures are all the better for the COM
munity at large. When ''bears" break there
will be no s'bulls," and when trade is elimi-
mated of such elements speculation will cease
and business be conducted on q legitimate
basis. There is some commiseration for a
merchant who loses by the deprecia-
ton of the market value of his stock
of goods, but there can be none for o profes.
sional Spectator who agrees to sell what is
not in his possession, and expects to make q
profit by subsequent unfavorable turn of the
market.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13

HOPE FOR SINFUL CITY.-There are
many persons who have feared that some
terrible judgment might fall on New York as
. punishment for its manifold sins and wick
edness. Tammany corrnptons, stock job
bings. gold gambling, the new Central Rail-
road depot, RoseDzweig, the Third Avenue
Railroad cars, Dutch Heinrichs, the municipal
Ring, the Brooklyn ferries and Jem Fisk have
been deemed enough to draw down fire and
birthstone on any community. But there is
hope for us at last. Two ''repeaters," and
one Of. them q fighting man and liquor saloon
keeper, have actually been convicted Of fraudu-
lent voting and sentenced to Sing Sing. Let
the saints rejoice and all the people be glad
New York may yet be redeemed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13

A NEAT SPEcULATToN.-The Chamber of
Commerce of New York is about to memori-
alize Congress for the privilege of buying the
old Post Office site on Nassau street. The
Chamber sets forth its loyalty during the war
and its generosity in advancing fifty thousand
dollars to assist in the original purchase; but
1t does not ask the property as free gift in
reward of its manifold virtues. Probably it's
modesty in this respect is induced by the
recollection that its loyalty put many millions
Of dollars into its own pockets, and that its
donation Of City thousand dollars has been
repaid hundred thousand fold by the profit
Of having the Post Office located as it desired.
It offers to pay two hundred thousand dollars
for the site, and as the property is not worth
much more thana million dollars the unselflsh-
ness and modesty Of the Chamber Of Commerce
are as remarkable. as its loyalty and
generosity.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13
The News from Mexico.

''More trouble in Mexico" says our spe-
cial despatch from Matamoros-as if there
were not trouble enough already. It seems
barely conceivable that the present reign of
anarchy could be improved upon even by q
further expansion of Mexican energies in tina t
direction. But where there is a will there is
a way. The Mexicans are bent on more trou-
BILE, and they will have it. There is no money
to pay the government troops in or near Mata-
moros. General Palacio, General Cortina and
the guardian of the empty treasury held
conference, which led to little financial ar
rangement to consist in forced loan from the
merchants of Matamoros. The merchants
have refused, but will probably yield to the
potent argument Of cold steel. The Ameri-
cans of Matamoros confde, however, in the
proximity of Brownsville and the United
States flag floating within sight as a protection
again Mexican extortions. While General
Cortina is trying to raise money in the name
Of the Juarez government he Is said to be in
league with the insurgents. Like every Next
can military Chief he has IAN axe to grind"
and places his personal interests above those of
his country. In the meantime General Trevino,
the victor of Saltillo, and General Quroga,
another commander Of the revolutionists are
acting in concert and having it all their own
way; for General Cortina, who is supposed to
command the government troops in the in
terest of Juarez, apparently prefers to 'slook
IN /"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13

THE ELECTIONS IN SPAIN, by which the re-
publican party gained such triumph, were
for members of the municipal councils. The
press news agent In Madrid made mistake
when be cabled the report that il was members
Of the Cortes who were chosen. The demo-
cratic triumph Is scarcely, or none. the less
significant, however, for, as VIC remarked yes
terday In the HERALD, the cities and towns Of
Spain are really the repositories of free
opinion in that country.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13

THB BALTIMORE american favors general
amnesty, with four exceptions. Those excep-
tions are Davis, Breckenridge, Stephens and
Forrest. Two OF these, even, 1t thinks, might
be dropped, Stephens and Breckenridge. II
the american would manumlt old Blathersklte
Toombs II might 60 the whole figure and gulp
them oil down.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13
l1-Advertisenlents,
Il.AdvertiSements

THE CONCORD On. H.) Patriot has no idea
of adopting the pollywog or possum policy
Of the democracy. How the bones of old
Isaac Hill must have ratified with joy at this
declaration!
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13

RESIGNATION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL AKER-
MANA special despatch from Washington
states that 1t was understood that Attorney
General Alderman resigned yesterday, but
that his successor had not yet been appointed.
Ex-senator Williams, Of Oregon, who was
one Of the members Of the Joint High Commits
sion, will, it is believed, be rendered the
Mace
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13

ACCORDING TO THE SELMA (Ala.) Times the
Tammany grippe has reached that part of the
country, Dallas county having suffered loss
of over thirty thousand dollars by frauds
on its treasury. The Times wants to know
who gobbled it up? A very pertinent ques-
ton for Christmas time.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13

THE ALBANY journal speaks of the.Argus
retreating from the demi-democracy back to
the democracy, The ''demi-democracy" must
be a sort Of democracy of which Dan Voorhees,
might say THAT'S a democracy l don't
belong TO, demme!"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13

SAYS Missouri darby to fellow pos
sum hunter, ''Who freed dat ar possum?"
'Don't know, less Mass'r Frank done gone
and did it. Maybe he freed hisself."
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13
'Possum up q gum tree,

Coony In do holler.-Od Plantation song.
That Missouri 'possum seems to have gone
up gum tree, as tho old Southern plantation
song expresses il
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Tho fnseruasionnis and tho Police Order.
A deputation of the International societies
yesterday visited Police Headquarters for the
purpose of soliciting from the Police Board
recall OF the unjust and ill-timed order pro-
hibiting the proposed Sunday funeral services
In honor of the Communists put to death by
the French government. The Commissioners,
after hearing what the delegates had to say,
evaded definite reply and refused either to re-
scind the order or to declare their determination
to adhere to it. The vacillating action of the
Commissioners in this respect is on par with
their stupidity In interfering with the proposed
demonstration in the first instance. The hesi-
tation and uncertainty they manifest is the best
proof that they feel themselves to have been
in the wrong, and will encourage the societies
to disregard the order and defy the police. II
the Commissioners are determined to prevent
the parade their reply to the delegation
should have been 30 decisive as to show
that any violation of the order could
be undertaken only at the risk Of
q conflict with the force. The societies
would then have known the full extent Of the
responsibility they must incur by persistence
in the Sunday demonstration. If, on the other
hand, the Police authorities are sensible OF
the folly and injustice of their action, they
should have signiAed their willingness to
withdraw the order without hesitation, and
have stopped all further excitement on the
subject. AS it is, should they after
all resolve to interfere violently with
the parade they have only encouraged
the societies to afford them an opportunity to
do so; while, should they in the end back out
Of the position they have taken, their present
indecision will serve to bring the force into
contempt.
The delegates, having been unable to obtain
any definite reply from the Police Board, have
taken their departure for Albany. It has
been said that Governor Hoffman cannot
authorize the violation Of the Sunday laws
and cannot interfere with the police;
but this plea begs the question. 1t
is held by the 1nternationals that
memorial funeral services are no more viola
ton of the Sunday laws than are military and
Masonic funeral professions, and that the
police are, in fact, the violators of the law in
interfering with the rights Of those who may
choose to take part in such services. This is
the point Governor Hoffman is called upon to
decide, and it is to be hoped that he will prove
true to the principles he has already vindi-
Gated, and will again induce the police to
respect the rights and privileges Of the citt-
| zens. 80.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13

CONVICTION OF THE FEMALE ABoRTIoNIsT
BYRNRs. Yesterday, after two days trial In
the General Sessions, Aune e. Byrnes was
convicted Of causing the death of young girl
named Mary Russell, on the 23d Of August last.
On the day Of this homicide was perpetrated
that other terrible crime. the murder Of Miss
Bowlsby, which SO long shocked the commu-
nifty under the designation Of the "Trunk
Mystery" For the latter crime the noto-
rious Rosenzweig is now incarcerated.
For the former-the murder of Mary
Russell-the now equally infamous Mrs.
Byrnes suffers under sentence of seven years
Imprisonment, the highest penalty the Court
had power to in1ict. Surely such vindication
of the offended laws as pertains to the pun
ishment of DR.. Wolf, Of Lookup-Evans, Ro-
senzweig and DR.. Perry, followed by the
latest conviction and sentence in the person Of
Mrs. Byrnes, will put stop to the terrible
crime tt9r which these parties have rendered
themselves so infamous and accursed through
out the entire community.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13

TURNING UP AGAN.-For several months
the streets have been in so disgraceful and neg
lected condition as to induce the suppo-
sition that those public benefactors, the street
cleaning contractors, might oil have disap-
peared with the Tammany Ring, never to be
heard of more. But, like the clown in the
circus, here they are again Our simple
minded citizens must not, however, suppose
that they make their appearance with the in-
tention Of actually setting to work to clean the
streets and do their part in stopping the spread
Of fever and smallpox. They turn up now, as
they always do, because they want money.
An instalment is due, and if they get it they
will again disappear and leave our streets to
luxuriate in their customary foulness and filth.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13

LIMA EDwIN's THEATRE, No. TO Broadway.-orERA
BoUFFE-LE FONT DIS soUPERs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13

PossUMIsM REpUDIATED IN IOwA.-The
Democratic State Central Committee of Iowa
have issued circular, in which it is announced
that ''the organized democracy of Iowa, which
in the popular vote in one-half Of the counties
in the State. and which, in the face Of the
most stubborn effort made by the opposition
for years, has nearly doubled its previous rep
resentation in the General Assembly, permits
no thought Of disorganization to disturb its
councils" This is taking hold Of the question
fairly and squarely. We expect to see the
Democratic Central Committees in other States
follow in the footsteps Of Iowa, and show their
colors in like courageous manner.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13

GRAND OPERA HOUSE. corner Of 9Th Nv. and S3d ST.
The STREETS OF NHw YORK
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13
ADJUSTMENTS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING

WOODS MUSEUM Broadway, corner 35th st.-Perform
Ances afternoon and evening. -LIFK the STREETS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13

FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE, rwen,yfourth street. -
THY NEW DRAMA OF DIvoEoE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13

1t appears as If the State of Georgia Is to
be kept in continual hot water politically.
The question OF the constitutionality Of the
special election for Governor to fill the unex-
PRED term Of the late Governor Bullock hav-
ing, we believe, been amicably adjusted by the
nomination Of candidates by both the demo-
cratic and republican parties, the Legislature
proposed to extend the limit of It's session,
which Is fixed by the constitution at forty
days, and passed q resolution to that effect by
q two-thirds vote. But the radical acting
Governor-who appears to be acting upon the
principle Of s'put beggar on horseback and
he will ride to the devip-declared such ac-
ton null and void because he did not sanction
1t. He, therefore, directed the State Treas
urer not to pay members for service during
the extended period, and ordered the Ameri-
can flag to be taken down from the turret Of
the Capitol Here would have been fine
chance for the enforcement Of General Dix's
famous order-"He who hauls down the
American flag, shoot him on the spot" Cir
cunstances, however, alter cases. The whole
muddle seems to consist of determination on
the part of the radicals to retain power in the
State, in defiance of clear democratic ma
jority, and to call to their aid federal bayonets
in case of a conflict between the radicals,
under the present acting Governor and the
democratic Legislature. Bullock, the late
Governor, is reported to have '.gone where
the woodbine twineth." His successor proves
himself thus far to be merely juvenile
Taurus in comparison with the departed Bull
lock, his illustrious predecessor. The demo-
Gratis, however, seem determined to stake the
bull by the horns" and fight it out on the con-
stitutional line if 1t takes till Christmas.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13

wALLAcK's THEATRE, Broadway and 18th street. =
JOHN GARTH
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-13

STADf THEATRE, Nos IS and ~ Fowery-0EENAN
OPRRATIo COMPANY, PANToMfxIsrs, 80.
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kIBLO'S GARDEN, Broadway, between Prince and
Houston s.reets.-OUR AMERICAN COUSIN.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-03
THE BALTfMoREsAND OHIO RAILROAD

On and after Sunday, 18th june 1870, THREE
DAILY TRAINS will be run between Baltimore and
wheeling and ParkeisburG as follows
Inc NAL TkAIN, for all way points, east of
fiedmoot Will leave baltimore daily Except Sum
days. at 500 A. NJ; returnRg.wili arrive at Eaii.
The A. NJ, Train connects with strasbure and
Harrisonbnrg y Manassas Gap Railroad.
The FAST LINE will leave daily atlP mr. ro
turning, viii arrive at Baltimore af $50 A. M.
The CINCINNATI EXPRESS VIII Ienye paI.imoro
daily at 8:f5 p NJ; returning will arrive nj Balfi-
more at $50 y. Il. 'S " ''
Tho WINCHESTER AND sTRAsBURe AcoMMo.
BATON TRAIN III leave Baltimore daily fexcent
sunaay4) at 4o5 2 NJ returning will arrive at 1o:sO
TAe MOUNT AIRY ACCOMMODATION TRAIN
VIII ieave aaiiy except Sundays at 800 p. NJ re.
turning, will leave Mount Airy at 8:l5 A, M. ard
arrive az Baltimore at $3.50 A. NJ
Inc ELLiCoTf'S MILLS TRAIN will leave at leo
NJ daily Except sundays; returning will arrive
u Baltimore at 800 P. NJ - 49, ~''
FUR HAGERsToWN AND FREDERICK.
III, leave at ooo a. M and and 4:05 p. m. returning
wan arrive az o;E0 and l0.40 a. m. and sos D. m.
FOR WINCHESTER AND sTRAsBURs.
Leave baltimore at 500 a. III. and 400 o. M re-
turning, VIII arrive at l040 a. m. and SOB D. M
FOR WASHINGTON.
Leave Baltimore at i:20, Sos, Il $40 and ll.sOa
NJ, and 2, $3.50, 4:45 aud $50 n. M
FROM WASHINGTON
Trains leave at 6:f5, 500 and 9:25 a. m. and 1e4b
300, 4:l0, $40, T45 end p. M.
FOR ANNAPOLIS.
Leave Baltimore at and II a. H. aud 4t5 n. m,
leave Washington at 6:45 and OBS q. M aud 4lo D. m;
For further information, Tickets of every kind.
&C., apply to j. T. England, Agent, Camden Station
or ~ tns 1icket omee JOHN L. WILSON,
Master OF Transportation.
l.. NJ. COLE,
General Ticket Agent,
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-03
ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA, AND MANASSAS
~ RAILROAD.

Oh and after SUNDAY, january 20, 1871 Gre dali,
passenger Z will run between WARRINGTON
and LYNCHBUR0, connecting at Gordonsyijle with
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad to Richmond
Stauntoa and the Virginia Springs: at Lynchburo
ior ire West aud Southwest, and at Washington n
the 4Iorth and Northwest. y
lie We Washington daily at 6:55 a. M end Alexan.
riras . g M, arriving lynchburg ct sos m.
Leave ypchburge e 6:25 m, arrive at Alexandria
at 5;26 p M, and at Washington at 6:i5 m.
For Ma ASSAS LINE leave Was yipgton daily
excepting Sunday az 1890 m; leave Alexandris
at !l;2o a, pass tTasburg at 40 ) M and arrive
at Harr sburg at m.
Eastward, leave Harrisopburg at $50 m pass
ptrasouig at g;z5 m, arrive a. Alexandria a. 1865
p M and ct Washington IN time for Competing with
tine p m train from Washington to BALTIMORE
Good sconRections. by comfortabe coacbes ars
made to Fairfax Court House from Fairfax station .
TO- Middleburg from Plsins to Upperville from,
fiedmont, aud to staunton from Harrisonburg.
Bolh the Eastward and Westward bound tra;ns
make close connection at Strasburx with the Win
chester and strasburg Railroad to Winchester Har-
per's berry &C.. ~ -.."'-
Elegar eeping cars are run daily between New
York and Lvnchburg witnout change ~
Also, cars through between Baltimore and Iypch
bnrg, avoiding the Inconvenience of transfer IN
Washington. = 'NAi -
nent points. J. M. r 2OADtis
mn General Ticket Agent.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-03
German National Sentiment.
from the New York Times.l

This cannot but be felt 10 all our poll
tics. As the Volksfreand says, in very
intelligent article on this subject the little
power of the German Americans IN our
politics is, IN large measure, their own
fault--the result of their incessant and
petty personal iealousies aud feuds among
themselves. But with the new German
unity, aud the sense Of their power as
a race, we may hope for greater
dignity, self-Sespect, and united &C
ton from our Germans. They will feel
pride now in supporting their own lead
ers and their own ideas. They will net
be, as they have been, the slaves of the
most reactionary and corrupt and priestly
party which exists ia any civilized couu-
try. They will think more for themselves,
and stand up together for our best ideas of
progress and liberty. The sham of "De-
mocracy" will not deceive them as it has
done. They will join the friends of reform
and freedom in this country, and no longer
be led by the ignorant Irish and cunning
Tammany demagogues.
The position, too, of our "Ropublican"
friends must change toward many Of the
Teutonic habits and customs. It is GER
tainly apparent that the innocent German
amusements, the love of outdoor pleasure
the fondness of music, the social quafling
OF lager-beer and Rhine wines, have Ia 20
way sappod either the physical or mental
powers of the race that they have not
prevented (even if they have not aided)
them in attaining the most exact discipline,
the most through popular education, the
most solid military power, and the very
head and front of the worlds civilization.
War is the utmost test of nations
moral and physical power Under it,
France has exploded like pricked bal,
loon. Under it, Germany comes forth
more solid, welded, and compact than ever.
People who sneer at the German habits.
must ask themselves what other habits
make better men. At all events. we as
members Ct the Republican party, cannot
expect to make New England Puritaus Of
the jovial Deutscher. We must take them
as they are.