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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-12-05

The Washington correspondent of the
Louisville Ledger says: The understand
ing is that the Kuklux reports viii not be
made to Congress before the Christmas
holidays. Mr.. Scott, the Chairman of the
Committee, win delay his concoction of
SANDER on the South until the printers COM
plete the yoluminous testimony still waiting
publication. The minority report will be
prepared by Messrs. Beck and Blair, but
can not be presented until the majority file
the partisan document for which the Radi-
Gals got up this committee. 1t is known
that six of the scvep State5 are entirely
exempted from the accusations of disorder
o. which it is proposed to set aside free
government in the balance of The Union"
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GRANT no BE CALLED no A.Uo1rNr

GRANT 10 BE CALLED TO ACCOUNT
The Washington correspondent of the
Charleston Courier writes:
g u is supposed that Senator Trumbull,
Of Illinois, viii open fire npon the Grant
ku-klux operations. The Senator will not
only assail the Ku-Klux act, for which Con-
gress, as wellas the PRESIDENT is responsible,
but will accuse the President of having per-
yerted that act to unconstitutional and sell
fish purposes making a political engine for
his own reelection"
The Washington correspondent Of the
Louisville Ledger says Mr.. Beck, Of Ken
lucky, has drawn up and win offer reso-
luton demanding by what authority Grant
has superseded the civil courts in South
Carolina, and calling on him to lay before
Congress the information upon which he
has undertaken to set aside guarantees of
the Constitution, to substitute Instead a
dynasty of military force.
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The said JASPER HIPSHIRE formerly be-
longed to Henry E.r-b,rc, Of Claiborne county.
He is about 20 ,.s oil. about feet high, free
per color. dec3 Wv
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
',. - r.4o1sl> = ~, sre ,~~~A q ~ M loolro
TWENTY-FIVE Dollars Reward.

GTRAYED FROM THE "SEwANEE PORK
y HOUSE" on Saturday night, the ID Decem-
Der, A BAY MARE, without saddle or bride;
short name, six or seven years old, and about six
teen hands high. The above reward viii be paid
for the return Of the mare to
HART s. HENSLEY,
dae5 Of No Cnuth NarEa+ ctraat
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Farm FOR SHE.

ID cultivation, under good fence; produces
finely; good buildings; excellent timber, water,
orchard, etc. Healthy location, right on Mobile
s. Ohio Railroad, one mile from Kenton Station,
in Gibson county well adapted to farming and
stock raising. Terms, reasonable. For further
particulars, apply to or address
sep29 3m B. F. HARRIS, Kenton, Tenn.
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StOrehotuse ut Auction
FOR SALE.
Valuable Country Residence,

ONE MILE EAST OF SPRING HILL,
" Tenn, with good Springs, Apple and Peach
Orchards, Garden, with such fruits as cherries,
ounces, plums raspberTies, etc. Running water
81, 900 or SO 900 worth ofrock fence. New frame
dwelling with seven rooms, porch, gallery and
halls. Well and cistern. Stables and crib, carriage
and ice houses; barn and good dwellings for ten
ants-sOme framed. Tillable lands, with IS acres
good wood land-in all rs acres. The purchaser
by calling at the premises can examine the place
and ascertain terms.
Oct. Z, II. JESSIE H. PETERS.
aef1f On,
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D0CTOR WMPTTTf.E
2iI' is
For the Removal Of DISTINCTIONS and
the Insurance of Regularity
In the Recurrence OF
NorfHgv uorFoSTa


,,e/t These Pills are an unfailing Fe-
x -. male Regulator, intended for spe-
EAA cial cures; those obstinate ones
~ where milder and cheaper medi-
A& cines fan.
" They are composed Of the most
SEEs acti8 and powerful principles Of
plants, roots and berries, 30 highly
concentrated that each PHI contains
more medical strength than .
whole box or bottle of ordinary
=aSa7f3 dOllar medicine in the market Al
Z though powerful, yet mild and
~ ~ pleasant in their operation that the
- y most feeble can take them with
- z1sas.1S perfect safety
81 They may be safely used at any age and
any period, except during the first three months,
during which the unfailng nature of their action
would infallibly PREVENT pregnancy.
- All letters seeking information OK advice
will be promptly, freely and discreetly Answered.
~ Each box contains about 100 pills, and IL
wrapped in white paper, printed in deep red let
ters, with full and explicit directions enclossa.
- Sent by mail, free Of postage, on receipt Of
price, s. per box
81 The Cherokee Pills No. are sold By
alI the enterprising druggists in the civilized
world. Some unprincipled dealers, however, try
to sell worthless compounds in place Of this those
which they can purchase at cheap price, and
make more money. As Won value your health,
do not be deceived by such unpTincipled drug
gists; ask for these IS Pills, and take no others.
the money in a letter and we viii send them 70
you by mail, free Of postage, securely sealed from
observation.
Ladies or gentlemen can address US IN perfect
confidence, stating fully and plainly their dis
eases and symptoms. Patients need not hesitate
because of their inability to visit us, as we have
treated patients successfully in all portions Of the
civilized globe by correspondence.
Patients addressing US will state plainly al the
symptoms, and write pOstOfice, county, State
and name of writer, and enclose postage stamp
for reply.
We desire to send our thirty-tTO page pamph-
let, entitled OMAN AND WOMAN As INVA-
LIDS" TO every reader Of this paper. Send ad-
dress with stamp to pay return postage, and sd-
dress as follows:
ST. LOUIS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION,
HI North Sixth street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
Sold in Nashville at retail by @. W. HENDER-
SHOTT, and all Druggists.
CO., and all Wholesale Druggists.
je25 deOdeOw IEwiamtillmarch2 ~
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AGENCIES.
AGENCIES.
.r~rO~.~~o~~D-.~IsAC~ <,o~u~~O~~~,N<.cD
U. S. CLAIM AGENCY
a w. WILLS,
No. so North Cherry Street,
NASHVILLE, TENN,

DROSECUTES ALL CLASSES OF CLAIMS
i against the United States Government
Vouchers purchased. Parties who fled their
claims with PGamore & Sewers, or CLAY Rob
avts, will please call at my office. ocs If
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FLOUR, BRAN, ETC.
JACKSON MILLS.

WYE HAVE TAKEN THE LARGE AND
w Commodious Warehouse, Nos. 10 and IL
South Market Street, lately occupied by
Massengale q Coz and viii keep the most
Choice Family FIOuFs.
Medium and Low Grades,
Graham FIOur,
Shorts, Meal and Bran.
UTILL MAKE LIBERAL DEDUCTIONS
w to merchants shipping, and deliver at de-
pots or in the city free Of charge. We buy and
sell on commission Wheat, Corn, Oats, Rye, Pea
nuts, Fruit and other produce, making liberal
advapcements on consignments.
nov23 eOd2w NOEL & Platter.
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HIDES
WALL PAPERS.
WAIL PAPERR.

WE HAVE A LARGE AND CAREF UIIsY
w selected stock Of Plain and Decorated Val
Papers and are in constant receipt Of the choicest
and newest patterns. which we are selling ~ me
very lowest market rates. The pubic are invited
IN examine for themselves, with the assurance
that We wifi not allow aay enc 70 undersell n.
49, " sW. FREEMAN s. CO.,
12tf No. 13 North College 81
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Central Market.

TNHE STALLS IN THIS MARKET WILL
be sold at Public Auction at the building,
corner Church and Cherry streets, MONDAY,
DEC. I, at II o'clock A. NJ. Terms will be given
at the time. CONLEY, Caps & co.
deco 2t
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H-sEase~--=-- a- - o.
a s.s 7EgfassfTTi n : $ = Z
V,RAINs RUN TO AND FROM CHURCH
i Street Depot as follows:
LEAVE. Chattanooga Trains. ARRIVE.
S:45 AN. Sundays Excepted, 2:15 Pm.
100 Pm. Daily, 1915 AM
LEAVE. Memphis Trains. ARRIVE.
800 AM. Daily, 500 AM.
2:30 Pm. Sundays Excepted, 500 Pm.
Time to Memphis Tx hours.
LEAVE. ST. LOsis Trains. ARRIVE.
800 AM. Daily. 500 AN.
Time to st. Louis 1sH hours.
LEAVES. SheIbyviIle Train. ARRIVES.
$3.50 Pm. Daily, Sunday Excepted 9:45 Am.
This Route is IS Miles Shorter
to Memphis than via
Decatur.
MORE THAN 100 MILES SHORTER TO ST.
/ LOUIS THAN VIA LOUISVILLE.
Time to ST. Louis 49, Hours, ii
Hours Quicker than by
any other Route.
The 500 AM. Train to Memphis arrives there
same day, twelve hours in advance Of rival lines.
Connects at Humboldt for Mobile, New Orleans,
Galveston and intermediate points, and connects
at Union City for St Louis and all points West
and Northwest. The S:45 AM. and 700 Pm.
Trains connect at Chattanooga for Rome, At
lanta and all principal Southern Cities.
Passengers for WASHINGTON CITY, BAL
TIMORE, PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK
and BOSTON, well as ALL POINTS IN
EAST TENNESSEE and VIRGINIA, make
direct connections through by both Chattanooga
trains out OF Nashville.
This is the Short Route East,
And the only direct route to the South and South
east.
Passengers for McMinnvile and Manchester
Winchester and Alabama or the Jasper Branch
Railroads, will take the $40 a. NJ. train.
SLEEPING CARS accompany the 2:3O Pm.
Train to Memphis and 1900 Pm Train to Chat
tanOoga.
For THROGUH TICKETS and further infOr-
nation apply at City Transfer Office, Maxwell
House, and at Chattanooga Depot, Church street.
JNO. W. THOMAS,
". L. DANLEY, Gent Sup't.
Genl P. ard T. Agent. nOv2O If
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HIDES, WOOL, ETC.
MERCHANTS, FARMERS, BUTCHERS,

A ND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED, ARE
"A requested TO bear in mind that we are still In
the market for
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-03-09
The Old Congress and the New

WAsHINGToN. March A. The 4lst
Congress ended and the AID Congress
organized to-day in the presence of over
flowing galleries Of spectators and an ex-
traordnary attendance on the floors of
the Senate and House. With the excep-
ton OF the nom admission of the Demo-
cratic Senator from Alabama, there was
complete organization of the new Con-
grcss. The Senate being a perpetual
body, of course elected no officers. while
that proceeding in the House was merely
the ratification of the republican caucus
nominations, which passed off without
any incident worthy Of notice
TIE MISSISSIPPI AND TENNESSEE DELE
GATES.
The Democrats protested against the
admission of the Republican delega.
ton from Mississippi, on the ground that
they We're elected for the last and present
Congress on the same day, and received
certificates from the military instead of
the State authorities, while the Repub-
licans objected TO the swearing in of the
Tennessee delegates, on the ground that
they were elected on day not named by
law. The questions were fully argued
and both delegations We're then sworn in,
with 4 reservation that the credentials of
the latter members should be examined
and reported upon by the Committee on
Elections.
THE COLORED CONGRESSMAN
There was quite little sensation when
the five negro members appeared before
| the Speaker and were sworn in. Three
of them are black. In the choice of seats
three of them chose seats in row Just in
front of Gen. Banks, while the other two
We're SandWiched elsewhere among the
white Republican members.
AN EARLY ADJOURNMENT.
After the new Congress organized there
was a most emphatic vote in the House in
favor of adjournment from next week to
December. More than two-thirds of the
members voted for that adjournment. and
no doubt is felt of the concurrence Of the
Senate. Before the House voted, Dawes,
who proposed it, was appealed to to with
hold his resolution till the Presidents
wish could be learned, but the House in
sisted and voted with the result named
The impression has been quite general
that there would be session of a month
or six weeks, but the tact that all the APP
preparation bills were passed, materially
aided the vote for going home at once.
a STAB AT THE MINORITY,
just before the old Congress took 6
recess early this morning the Republicans
made an effort to SO amend the rules az
to retain the same power of forcing legis
lation through, the same as under the old
two-thirds rule, now destroyed by in
creased Democratic strength. Garfield O
Ohio, with the concurrence of leadine
Republicans elected to the next House
proposed resolution that after vote t.
order the previous question should b,
taken, but one motion, and that to ad
journ, should be in order, thus prevent
ing the minority from resisting the pass
age of a bill through the usual parliamen
tary forms. The Democrats jumped t.
their feet in fierce denunciation of tn
movement, and Brooks of New York in
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SHIP NEWS.
PORT OF Ii ELEAST.

ARRIVED.
March L. Sch Gen. Grant. Johnson, Baltimore.
3. Sch Gipsey, King, Portland.
8. Sch Ann Eliza, Clark, Baltimore.
s. Sehs Benz. I. Crocker, Harding New Castle :
Corn to Pitcher & Gorham; Lizzie Poor Dickey.
Boston Mazurka, Hmball, do.
SAILED.
Mar. q Schs Empire, Ferguson. Boston; Jack
Downing, Patterson, Rockland.
=. Sch j. w. Roberts, Fortress Monroe.
4. Schs Gen. Grant, johnson, Southport Gipsey
King, Frankfort.
8. Sch Banner, Mcfarland, Boston.
Brig George Gilchrist (of st. George, Mc), Gil
christ, at New York from Matanzas, reports Feb %
off Hatteras had heavy Sc gale of II hours, dur
ing which stove cargo in the hold.
Sch Mary Farrow, Bagley, at Charleston from
New York, reports during the passage one Of the
the main crosstrees to the deck, and was five min
utes after attending to his duties, unhurt.
Pembroke, Me-, Feb. Z. The Pembroke Iron Co ;,
have hid crew of so men at work on the ice for
three days, and have succeeded in cutting channel
through to the wharves of sufficient width to admit
a vessel. The sch Venus, which has been frozen In
for month, loaded with iron, went on her way
yesterday.
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Citv of Belfast.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT warrants
~ have been duly issued to Ezra Bickford, Con
stable of said city, to notify and warn the nhabi
tants of this city, legal voters assemble at their
respective Ward Room on Monday March ID, 1871 at
O'Clock in the forenoon, to give in their votes for
a Mayor, Tor said city, and for one Alderman; two
Common Councilmen; one Constable; one Warden
and one Ward Clerk for each of said Wards
The Polls will be closed said meeting at O'Clock
p. NJ
rooms on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. March 9th
10th and II, from to O'Clock, Z. NJ, each day for
correcting the Check Lists and receiving evidence
of the qualifications of voters claiming the right to
vote.
Copies of the Check Lists and the warrants are
posted as required by law.
Attest-JOHN ii. QUIMBY, City Clerk.
Belfast March 6, 1871. 80
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Subscription, $500 per year in advance.
Specimen Copies Mailed Free to
Persons Applying.
Address W. H. SIMPSON, Publisher,
Belfast, Maine.
BRIGHTON CATTLE MARKET.

BRIGHTON CATTLE MARKET.
For the week ending Wednesday, March IL
At market for the current week-Catte VIZ Sheep
amp Lambs 1733 Swine 1000; number OF Western
Cattle So; Eastern Cattle 30; Working Oxen and
Northern coo; Cattle LETT from last week 90.
Prices OF Beef Cattle, per 100 lbs, the total weight
of hides, taow and dressed Beet--EXtra quality
81 50a12o0; first quelito 10 75ai 25 second quality
10 00a10 So third quality o0a9 a. poorest grade OF
coarse Oxen, Bulls Sc, So 00lS So
Brighton Hides Lease; Brighton Talow Lee !;
Country Hides Lease; Country Tallow &c per Id ];
Sheep and Lamb Skins 81 75l2 SOC each; Calf Skin6
l6alSc per h.
Sheep and Lambs-EXtra and select lots at 81 so
az 25 ordinary lots So o0a4 90; Lambs OOaO 90 or
from 1-2 to IL per ID. Nearly all of those from
the West were owned by butchers of taken at a
commission.
Swine-Store Pigs, None in market, Fat Hogs
1000 in the market prices Las 81 per Id.
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Aro Cnuoiecu unu prescribed ny more leAulnR fny-
sicians than any other tonic or stimulant
now In use. They are
A SURE PREVENTIVeI
For Fever and Ague. Intermittants, Biliousness
and all disorders arising from malarious causes.
They are highly recommended as an Anti Dyspeptic
and in case of Indigestion are invaluable As an
Appetizer and Recuperant and in case of General
Debility, they have never in single instance failed
in producing the most happy results. They are
particularly
BENEFICIAL TO FEMALES
Strengthening the body, invigoratlng the mind and
giving tone and elasticity to the whole system The
Home Stomach Bitters are compounded with the
greatest care and tonicstimulan thas ever before
been offered to the public pleasant to the taste
and combining SO many remedial agents, endorsed
by the medical fraternity as the Pharmacopeia. 1t
costs but little to give them fair trial, and
EVERY FAMILY SHOULD HAVE
BOTTLE.
JAS. A. JACKSON 6 CO., Propretors,
Laboratory l05 3 10Y N. I'd st., st. Louis, Mo.
For sale by all Druggists and Dealers.
3mOsS4sp
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Commissioners Notice.

THE UNDERSIGNED, having been appointed,
L by the Judge OF Probate for the County Of Wal
do, Commissioners upon the estate of Elijah b.
Crockett late of Prospect deceased said estate hay
ing been represented insolvent. We therefore give
public notice that will receive and examine claims
against said estate and for that purpose will be
session at the house of Nathaniel l.. Litlcield, In
said Prospect, on the 18th day of March, 1871 and
on the LIST day Of April, 1871, from one O'Clock to
four in the afternoon of each day,
NATHANIEL. l.. LITTLEFIELD.
JOHN b. HARDING.
Prospect March t. 1871 3W3l
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MARRIED.

In this city, 4th inst, by Rev. W. Q. Thomas Mr..
Nathaniel !. Jackson of Knox, to Miss Elzira NJ,
Hatch of Morrill,.
In this city, Feb. ., Mr.. John c. Ford, to Miss
Lydia II. Buzzel. all of Belfast.
In Montvie, Feb. 18th, Mr.. Is. b. Bennett to Miss
Addie E. Mosher, both OF Knox.
In Lincolnville, Feb. %, Mr.. Benjamin +. Monroe
of Lincolnville, TO Miss Adelia NJ. Young, of Bel
mont.
In Liberty, Feb. 10, Mr.. Joseph Harmon to Miss
Julia A. Nash, both of Liberty, Also, on the 2ith
inst, by the same, Mr.. James W. Hartman of
Appleton to Miss Elnora l.. Moody of Liberty.
In Augusta, March I'd, Daphon Osborn OF Cam.
bridge, Mass, to Mrs. Adalne Pearson, of Augusta
At Sandy Point, 90, by j. G. Bowen, ESQ., MIR.
William II Keene to Miss Annie l.. Chase, both of
Stockton,
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Rare Chance for Sale
A VALUABLE HOTEL STAND
IN SEARSPORV ME

YNHE WELL KNOWN, hearsport House,
i three stories high, finished in Modern Style,
and containing IS or more large and convenient
rooms, is now offered for sale. Attached is Stable
nearly new, 40x70, both House and Stable abundant
ly supplied with water. The LIVERY STOCK,
to 10 Horses, Carr iages. Harnesses, Robes, &c.
will also be sold.
This Hotel is the only Public ouse, in the place
is situated in the central part Searsport at the
head of Penobscot Bay, one of tie most beautiful
bays in the world for fishing and sailing, which
renders Searsport fine summer resort, one that
has already become very popular with the travelling
public, and whose patronage is constantly increas-
ing. Fine roads afford every facility, for pleasure
driving
Boston and Portland Steamers call here daily
within six miles of Railroad communication with
daily trains for Boston and Portland. One of the
most desirable locations in Maine. for the Hotel
and summer resort, sold on account of business in
California demanding the Projectors immediate
attention.
If not disposed of at private sale prior to May
1871, the property will be sold at Public Auction
the 10th day of May.
Full particulars as to terms of sale &C., appli
cation to the proprietor.
w. II. MATHEWS, Ssarsport. Me.
BY c. c. CRARY Searsport, Me. OWLS
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THE GREAT
EZJJJJJJz
Everybody Address with Is cents,
r. M. D. MOOR,
3w35' PORTLAND, Maine

ANCHOR LINE STEAMERS
SAIL, EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY, TO
AND FROM
NEW YORK AND GLASGOW,
Calling at Londonderry to land Mails and Passen-
gers.
The Steamers of this favorite line are built ex-
pressly for the Atlantic Passenger Trade, and fitted
up in every respect with all the modern improve
ments calculated to insure the safety, comfort, and
convenience of passengers
PASSAGE RATES, PAYABLE IN CURRENCY,
TO GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL & LONDONDERRY
FIRST CABIN, $65 4 SIS, according to Location.
Cabin Return Tickets, $780, securing best accommo-
dations.
INTERMEDIATE, $33 ISTEERAGE, $2s.
Parties sending for their friends in the Old Coun-
try purchase tickets at reduced rates. For fur
ther particulars apply to HENDERSON BROTH
ERS, Bowling Green, N. y, Or to COX & FIELD,
Insurance Agents, Belfast, Maine. 6m35+
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DIED.

Obituary notices, beyond the date, name and age,
mast be paid f0rl
In Prospect, Feb. Is, Mr.. Rufus S. Bowdoin. aged
W years.
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formed the radical side that if persisted
it would be resisted to the very borders
of revolution. Finally the Republicans
came to the conclusion that ON the tariff
or tax questions enough of their own
number might vote with the Democrats
and thus cause this new rule to return
home to plague its inventors. 1t was
one of the boldest infringements on the
rights of the minority ever attempted in
Congress.
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TO dodge the Civil Ri ghts bill, the tickets is
sued for the New Orleans Opera House are ill.,
scribed: Contract between the Opera Associa-
ton OF New Orleans and the holder of this
ticket 1t is agreed and this ticket is sold with
the understanding that the controller shall have
the right to refuse admission to or eXpel the
holder thereof upon returning the regular price
of the same.'
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| In 1858 Henry c. Carey wrote Il letter
TO President Buchanan, in which was the
following sentence:
| 1.-The day is fast approaching. Mr. President
when not single steamer carrying the Ameri-
can flag will float upon the ocean, except Gov
eminent ships and the very few private ones
engaged in the coasting trade, in which foreign
competition is wholly lnterdlcted.'
! This prophecy has approached so near
| fultilment as to excite the most serious
apprehensions of its total consummation
The only way to prevent such result is
to relieve shipbuilding of the burdens of
taxation in all the elements of sonstruc-
ton. in tariff duties. local assessments,
equipments, etc. The Newburyport Her.
aid says: Last May shipbuilder in
this city was taxed $1,000 on new I'M
sold ship, and if we take that off, the
amount must come from something else.
Now the argument in favor of aboli shing
the national tax is that the British do so,
and it would only put the American bull
der on the same basis for competition.
But the argument is just as good for the
abolition of the local tax, as it would
only put the builder in Massachusetts on
a fair plane for competition with the ship
builders of New York and Pennsylvania,
which States do not tax ships in process
of building. The first thing for us to do
is to ask the Legislature to exempt all
personal property employed in shipbuild
ing from taxation so long as any States
in the Union do that; and then we shall
be prepared to 60 to Congress and ask it
to remit duties in favor of shipbuilding
so loug Us Great Britain shall do. Let
us encourage ourselves and our own in
dustries and interests, and then ask the
nation to do the same for us; put our
own shoulder to the wheel, and then ask
Hercules to give us lift"