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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-27

Congress; that the President alone cannot
declare war; that this is peculiar principle
Of our government, by which 1t is distinguish
ed from monarchical governments, where the
power to declare, as also the treaty-making
power is in the Executive alone. That in
pursuance of this principle the President can
not by any act of his own, or by an unrati-
fed treaty, obtain any such power, and thus
divest Congress of its supreme control, and
that therefore the employment of the Navy
without the authority of Congress in acts OF
hostility against friendly foreign nation, or
in belligerent intervention with the affairs OF
a foreign nation. is an infraction of the Con-
stitution eff the United States, and usurpa-
ton of powers not conferred upon the Presi-
dent.
RESOLVED. That while the President with
out previous declaration of war by act of Con-
gress, may defend the country against in
vasion by foreign armies, he is not justified in
exercising the same power in an outlying for
egn island, which has not yet become part
of the United States; that the title under an
unratifed treaty is at most inchoate and con-
tingent while it is created by the President
alone without the support of law, whether in
legislation or ratified treaty, the employ
ment of the navy in the maintenance of the
Government there is without any excuse of
previous declaration of war by Congress.
RESOLVED, That in any proceedings for the
acquisition of part of the Island of San Do
mngo, whatever may be its temptations of
soil, climate and productions, there must be
no exercise of influence by superior force,
nor any violation of public law, whether in
ternational or constitutional, and, therefore
the present proceedings which have been con-
Quoted at great cost of money under the con-
slant shadow of superior force, and through
the belligerent Intervention of our navy act
ing in violation of international law, and ini-
tiating war without the authority of an act of
Congress, must be abandoned, to the end that
justice may be maintained, and that proceed
ings so hostile to correct principles may net
become an example for the future.
RESOLVED, That instead of seeking to ac-
quire part of the Island of st. Domingo by
belligerent Intervention without the authority
of an act Of congress, it would have been in
better accord with the principles ofour Repub-
lie and its mission of peace and benefcence had
our Government. in the spirit of good neigh
borhood, and by friendly action, instead OF
belligerent Intervention, striyep for the es-
tsblishment of tranquility throughout the
whole island, so that the internal dissensions
of Dominica and its disturbed relations with
Hay,i might be brought to a close, thus Oh
tanning that security which is the first condi-
ton Of prosperity all of which, being in the
nature Of good offices, would have been with
out any usurpation of war powers under the
Constitution of the uIted States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-27
SURPRISING THE KI-KLU.r.


The proclamation of President Gran
warning the lawless bodies of men in
South Carolina to desist from their course,
and declaring his purpose to deal summa-
rily with them if they do not, has the right
ring in it. Whatever power there is in
he government to prevent the outrageous
proceedings Of the distrubers of the peace
in South Carolina, will we have no doubt
be brought to bear for that purpose. But
we presume the proclamation will do the
work for the present time Already
the Kn-Klux have been warned by the
indignation aroused at the exposure of
their practices that they had better desiSt,
and the proclamation will send them to
their hiding places until they think the
dagger is over. Let us not be deceived
however. We fear the disease is one
hat viii not be effeetually cured by a
proclamation, but that it will re-appear
a. some future time even though it may
cow seem to go out of existence. Prompt
and steady action upon the part of the
administration is necessary and commend
Die and win produce a good effect, but
IL viii require the best craftsmanship ant
practical wisdom to make the South
place where republicans, white as wei
"a black. can have and exercise the ciyi
and political rights which belong to them
Before the war white republicans coult
not live there and exercise freedom o
speech and political action, and sine.
the war we may be very sure the oil
hate is not abated but intensified il pos
sble. Towards the blacks there is tn,
hatred of the former master for his nov
enfranchised slave, TO which malig
nant strength is given by the republican
politics of the blacks Self interes
should teach the South the need of es.
tablishing peace, order and justice il
their borders, for the continuation of Ku
kluxism is disastrous to the communities
where it exists and which uphold it, but
if they allow it to go unchecked the
government must suppress it by force
Ii the democratic party of the North viii
eountenance this enormity, as they did
the rebellion. they must take the resppn.
sibility. Were they to take bold and man.
ly stand against it, giving the administra,
ton and the republican party their co OPP
Grafton to eradicate it, they would do SEN
sible things for themselves and a good act
for their brethren in the South. From
their past course, however, we have no
reason to hope for anything of that sort,
but rather have cause to look for them to
sustain the wretches that make murder
and pillage their trade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-27
GENERAL Ne VS..

The fashionables of New York and Boston
are going to Europe in ship loads.
A Louisville hook and ladder company has
pet sheep that follows them to fires.
No one can be proyident of his time who is
not prudent in the choice Of his company.
"Flamboyant luminosity" is what ais a
Rhode Island legislator.
A renowned physician in Cairo, Egypt, is
Theodore Monroe, a negro from Charleston.
Ia April it will be fiity-three years since the
introduction of Odd Fellowship into this
country. The anniversary will be celebrated.
Newark champagne is not so popular as it
was since 1t came out that cockroaches are
used TO give it favor.
| st. Louis clerk of courts has nrenared
an elaborate and elegant divorce dinloma.
which is 10 be printed on velum r,ner for
/ framing.
young lady in New Orleans, while NAV.
ing croquet one scorching afternoon. WAS
son-struck. 1t was rich mans son. The
marriage is believed to be happy one.
An Irish girl having been sent to the post.
office for the mail, came back to INQUIRE
whether ii was Indian-mail or corn mail that
was wanted.
Prussia has another Bonaparte besides the
Emperor, aprisoner of war at Lotzen. II i,
Prince Charles, grandson of Jerome.
Edna Durham, a young lady residing in St
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-27
Mr.. SUMNER RESOLUTIONS.

The following are the resolutions offered
by Senator Sumner in relation to the employ
ment of the navy of the United States on the
coast of st Domingo.
Whereas, Any negotiation by the nation
with people inferior in population and pow
er, having in view the acquisition of terrific
~, should be above all suspicion of influence
from superior force, and in testimony to this
principal Spain boosted that the reincorpora-
ton of Dominica with her monarchy in 1861
was accomplished without the presence of q
single Spanish ship on the coast, or Spanish
soldier on the land, all of which appears in
official documents and
Whereas, The United States being a Re-
public founded on the rights of man, it can
not depart from such n principle and such a
precedent without weakening the obligations
of Justice between nations, and iniiicting
blow upon Republican institutions. there
fore
RESOLVED, That in obedience to correct
principle, and that Republican institutions
may not suffer, the naval forces of the United
States should be withdrawn from the coast
OF 81 Domingo during the tendency of nego-
island.
REsoLvED, That since the equality of all
hAaohs. without regard to population, size or
W hteInAUOnal law
the equality of all men is an axiom, NJ omr
Declaration Of independence, nothing co. 10
done to small or weak nation that wonld nv,
be done to large or powerful nation. or w. +.
we would not allow to be done to ourselves
and therefore any treatment of the Repnhlic
of Hayti by the navy of the United States in.
consistent with this principle is an infraction
of international law in one of its great safe
guards, and should be dsavowed by the GOV
ernment of the United States
RESOLVED, That since certain naval officer
of the United States with large war vessels
including the monitor called the Dictator
and the frigate "Seyern," with powerful ar
maments. acting under instructions from tn
Executive, and without the authority Of al
act of Congress, have entered one or NOR
ports Of the Republic Of Iiayti, a friendly ma
ton, and under the menace of open and in
slant war, have coerced and restrained tina
Republic in it's sovereignty and independence
under international law, therefore in justie
to. he Rupublic of Hawi, also in recognition
of its equal rights in tho family of nations, il
difference to the fundamental principles 0
our own institutions, these hostile acts shout
be disasowed by the Government Of til
United States.
RESOLVED, That under the Constitution 0
the United States the power to declare wa
is plac ID under the safeguard of an act o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-27

Germany having fought France and de-
feated her, is now obliged after the war
is over to protect her adversary against
the insurrectionary purposes of the Paris
mob Such is the spectacle now exhibited
at the close Of q war which France pro-
voked and initiated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-27

Mr.. Sumner is not inclined to take the
advice of his friends and seek honor by
pocketing the affront which he received by
his displacement, but makes vigorous and
sounding war upon the administration by
the introduction ofhi sresolutions in relation
to St. Domingo, which are to be followed
By q speech in support of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-27

The rise in freights to some quarters of
the world is creating considerable activity
among shipowners, and is likely to stimu-
late some business in shipbuilding. The
impression existing that iron vessels viii
eventually leadis causing the advice to
be given that the timber on hand for WOOD
en- ones be closely used at this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-27
Brass Instruments
Of the most Approved Manufacture.

Very Large Stock, at Low Prices.
VIOLINS. The Best, from 800 to 5000 each.
FLUTES of every variety
MARTINS CELEBRATED GUITARS
FLUTINAS, ACCORDEONS, CLARINETTS,
FLAGEOLETS, FIFES, and all other Musical In
strumentsl
STRINGS for all Stringed Instruments
PIANOS AND MELODEONS for Sale and to let !
Music for Bands. Music Books, and all kinds of
Musical Merchandise.
JOHN G. HAYNES & CO.,
w1yl1 33 Court st., Boston.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-02
LIST CT AGENTS.

TlTUsv!II.E, CHURCH RUN AND yICINI
TY-SrEPHEN "C0F. Office, Hamilton's Cirsr
sio.e, addr.ss Iitusville, Pa Assistant John Van
Schser ~
TlrgsvILLE, CHURCH RUN AND yICINI.
TY-H. THOMAS. Ohlce and address. Man
sivn House. iitusville, Pa
sHAMBURG AND VICINfTY-GEORGE IR.
VIM Office, Shambnrg; residence, Titusyille Pa
Assistant. A n Nest.
ENrERPisIsE PLEAsANTvILLE, BEAN
FARM AND PlTiCLI w. GEO VAN
VLiET. O.ics and address. Chase House. Plea
Gnlvilie. Assistant, II. C. Huntington
TlDIOUT AND WEST hlCKORY-CHAS.
CLARK. Office ana address, Exp ess Olico Tjdi.
Quite Pa. Assistant, II. q Bearilsey.
pETRoLEUM CENTRE AND VICINITY
LEVI MASON Office and address. Petroleum Cen
tre, Pa Assistant, Charles Blackford.
rARR AND BLOOD FARMS and District living
on Oil Creek and Cherry Bun, from Story Farm 10
AcCl,ntoci ivilie-JA ArESSAUNDENS. Adiress
rarr Farm, Pa. Assistants. Luther B. sauDders.
Charles d. Cochran aud william Hoyt.
xoyLlNTOCKVlLLE, OIL CITY AED RRNO
=. !. MtsT. Address, Oil City or Rene, Fs
FNANLLIN, ALONG HHALLrCHENY WV.
Ea-Z M,LBNk Onice and address. Frank lin, Pa
soRnBG Ass; f3STEK Farm 4 PAaREs's
LAN'nS'-MCHAR W. REpRiE.D. Osacx
and alhr' - ecrubyrass, - Assist.nt, y. W Pvr.
tern SD, adttr,ss En,l.nun, ~.
wr~r vIR iiNIA-C, ID ANGEL. and +. p
ceK Al rase ''ArkerSi'ure usA vivyrla
- EtAS<. eekrste1lD Oaa0vSa -
Ave
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-02
CAU HxON.

The public Ia autioned against cmplovinp anv
ut the resulart authorized Agents of the Comma.
p. since the Roberts Patent cover the use of The
! 'rpeao and all explosive materials for oil wells.
and the use OF such materials by other parties ia n
direct Infringement of their rights Any n,,tj.s IL,
iinging any OF the ROBERTS PATENTS will he
dealt with according to law and a. acting wiiully
aud Knowingiy IN defiance Of law and the ducsions
Of the Courts
Tue Company have re organized their bu.,rcss
with view to acconim odaie Oil Men in every Sart
OF the oil Region. They have emplo, cd the most
sticient agents and Assistants that Can be procured
da,e a patents, together with the price of the Tor
pedo, aud signed by an officer of the Company. 60
every Operator wishing a Torpedo mag Know its
price and whether 1t came from our offcs.
,pe, ators will confer favor by Reporting In This
Office any Negligence of Agents.
The to'lowing named persons have been appoint
81 Agents and Assistant Agents for the OIL Regions
OF tsnnsy ylvania and West Virginia,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-03-02

All ssyi~s ttghi ssrn.,ss. cheaper shap n
.ESssYlt::'iyfTS1 e: ::'ifT -; S:.: :''4s-~ =;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-30
Death OF Gen. James II. CIantOn,
of Alabama.

The circumstances attending the kill
ing of General Clanton, of Alabama, at
Knoxville, by Nelson, have been pub
lishsd in the city. Editorially, the Press
and Herald saysl
Gen. James II. Clanton, the deceased,
was about forty-two years of age. For
several years he has been a lawyer OF
prominence in Montgomery, Ala, where
bis family reside. In 1866 he was a
member Of the Alabama Legislature.
In 1860 he was the. Bell and Everett
elector for his district. At the hFeahlg
out of the war, he entered the Confede-
rate service as q captain of cavalry. lie
signally distinguished himself as cav
airy leader at Shiloh, Bonneville and
many other points where gallantry alone
commanded promotion. He was several
times promoted for distinguished service
and was, at the close Of the war, brlga-
der general of cavalry. For some time
past, and up to the hour of his death,
be was chairman OF the Democratic Tx
ecutive Committee for the State Of Ala
bama. He was in Knoxville, in the ca
pacity of attorney for the Governor and
State of Alabama, in the litigation now
pending in the United States Court in
regard to the Alabama and Chattanooga
railroad.
be leaves a widow with six children
in Montgomery. His wife is a daughter
of the late Hon. James Ahercrombie,
formerly a representative in Congress
from Alabama.
Gen. Clanton was a universal favorite
in Alabama, and the death Of no man in
that State could be more deeply lament
ed. His personal friends, who are here
with him on the occasion of his protes-
sional visit TO orr city, seem stricken
with an Overwhelming sorrow. Manly
tears will ell the eyes Of brave men as
they recount his virtues, and bewail his
untimely death. The hearts OF strangers
are saddened in sympathy, and our
ghole community, hardly recovered
from the shock, lament the melancholy
tragedy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-30
That Flowing Wen.

The flowing we'll in the navy yard dried
up last night. The source from whence
came this sudden rush and continuous
flow of water has given rise to consider
able speculation. The cisterEs and ponds
in the neighborhood we're examined, but
no leak was discovered 1t apparently
came up from the bowels of the earth a
roaring stream. 1t did not come from
Wolf river or Hatchie lake, as these are
below the level of the well. Where did
the waters come from? If the curious
who visited the we'll will take the trouble
and cross the railroad track over to tho
side Of the old rope-walk, they viii find
but little water in the long cellar or canal,
which waa beneath that institution. a
few days since large quantity of water
was in this reservoir, but it commenced
sinking gradually as the well flowed on to
the sea. And here endeth the mystery.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-30
Prince of Wales and Gladstone
Gone to BaImoral.
the PEOPLE MUCH EXCITED.
ENGLAND.

LONDON, September 3O,-The usual
daily reference to the condition of the
health of Her Majesty does not appear
in the Court Chronicle this morning.
There is no bulletin from the physician.
The Prince of Wales and Mr.. Glad
stone have gone to Balmoral. The peo-
pie are considerably agitated by the
knowledge of these events. The clubs
and commercial and financial circles
are much excited.
The opinion is generally expressed
that the Queens illness has become
alarming, and the heir-apparent to the
throne and Prime Minister Gladstone
have been summoned to her bedside
through constitutional necessity as well
as by feelings of reverence and loyalty
Against this is placed the popular hope
that the persons above named have been
called to Balmoral in order that they
may be assured of the hopeful GONZALES
cence of the Queen.
The more nervous of her subjects re-
member the circumstances which at
tended the death Of the late King Viii
liam w, previous to her accession to
the throne. He died suddenly of ossifi-
cation of the heart, and it is feared that
the Queens life may also end at an I'M
expected moment. This state of affairs
has intensified the political crisis. With
the exception of the Prince of Wales,
none of her children have been called
to Balmoral. The next health bulletin
NAV contain statement from her ply
stefan of more encouraging character.
|. 1t is rumored that u betrothal has
taken place between Prince Arthur and
the Danish Princess Thira.
The precarious state Of the Queens
health causes much comment. The
popular agitation in favor of the Prince
and Princess of Wales assuming the So
cial and public duties OF the Queen is
increasing. This is particularly urged
by the conservatives, who consider such
disposition of affairs to be the most ju-
dicious under the present circum-
stances, besides avoiding complied
tons and difficulties which might arise
on the Queens demise while still in
power. Conservatives are fearful that
the absence Of pageantry only strength
ems the democratic tendencies of the
movement of Mr. 0dger and party
against the Prince of Wales ascending
the throne on the abdication or death OF
the Queen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-30
QUEEN VICTORIA TO ABDICATE.

The present health OF the Vuee" VI
Great Britain and Ireland has been re-
ferred to in pointed language OF late by
two of the most distinguished statesmen
of the kingdom-Mr Gladstone and Mr.
D;sraeli The former has spoken IN
desponding terms of the health lpotn
mental and PHYSICAL Of the royal lady
nbo hos almost from her childhood been
the 6cure.head of the English nation,
and the representative of its nobility
and powet. Mr.. Disraeli, in recent
dinner speech, in reply to toast, took
occasion to call, in unmistakable Ian
guage, upon the Queen to abdicate her
throne and surrender into the hands OF
a regent her royal functions and prlvii-
eyes, stating as a reason that she was
no longer able to discharge in proper
manner the onerous and responsible du
ties of herposition. This startling speech
electrified with establishment all classes
in England, and CONSERVATION followed
all reflections upon the result OF such
an abdication. 1t is well known that the
Oueen has been exceedingly jealous OF
her high prerogatives, and has determ-
ined not to relinquish her power during
life. There are rumors concerning tne
oueen of the appearance of that hered-
;tary insanity which has followed the
Guelph family for several generations
The abdication Of the Queen and the
appointment of a regent are not regarded
as expeiient by the aristocracy, but with
the masses the abdication would be pop
ular, because it would be the entering
wedge that would cause the downfall OF
royalty and the establishment of dem
ocratic form Of government. The Prince
of Wales, who is to succeed to the throne,
is most unpopular with the people, and
is regarded with suspicion and dislike
on account of his well-known immoral
ity. Whatever may be the effect OF such
a grave act in England, Scotland and
Wales the effect in Ireland would be
tremendous, and would no doubt pro-
woke another effort to throw off the En-
glish yoke under which the Irish have
cbafed for over 400 years. In this event
n civil war would be imminent, and OF
uncertain duration and result. All ele-
ments of opposition to England would
make common cause, and the erection OF
Ireland into a government, free and in
dependent, would be no chimerical idea.
Indeed, it is an open question in Eng
land whether or not the abandonment OF
control over the Emerald Isle would be
a stroke of craftsmanship resulting in
good to both islands. Among English.
men there is a wide difference of opln
ion on the question. To Irishmen the
question presents but one side, and tina
is, that such result, produced by what
ever cause, is consummation devoutlJ
to be wished. From an American stand
point it is clear that the sooner free
flag floats over free Ireland the better i
will be for the Irish rsce, both. at home
and abroad.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-30

released him, TIE mans life had once
been in jeopardy, he had been pardoned,
and the civil courts had no right TO mo-
lest him further. After a nine years
journey through the civil and military
courts of the country, including good
assortment OF jails and guard-houses,
the prisoner finally pulls the right legal
string, and gets out of his difficulties.
This is an illustration of the fact that
the law is complex science"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-30

CxcISSATI, September SO.-Weston
failed again at the end of the llfty-sixth
mile. The fog becoming so dense it
was impossible for him to walk fast and
keep from choking up, the atmosphere
being so heavy.
Mrs. Teale, who has been on trisl for
a week for the murder of her husband
last April, was acquitted this morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-30

THE vicksbdrg Republican calls atten-
ton to the fact that the old illegal and
repudiated bonds of Mississippi, issued
on account of the Union and Planters
Bank, are now in the hands Of specula-
tors, who had hired representatives at
Jackson last winter, with pockets full OF
money, for the purpose of buying up
members of the Legislature, and adds:
1--WE understand that every possible ef-
fort will be made to secure favorable leg
islation on this matter at the coming
session
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-30
FRANCE.

PARIS, September 3O.-Itis stated that
differences have arisen between Theirs
and the Permanent Committee, causing
i'll feeling.
LAUSANNE, September 30.-The Peace
League Congress which has been in SEES
sion here for some time past, closed yes
terday. The Congress was character
lied by want of harmony throughout,
and the conclusion was discordant.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-30
MARKETS.

CNcIsxArI, September 2O.-noon--
Cotton quiet -four steady, superfne,
Sc 10; wheat unchanged aud very
scarce; corn sales mixed, ear, 5ic.i pro
visions quiet, city mess pork held
at lae., sales of country mess pork at
sI2 80; bulk meats quiet; clear sides 7ei
shoulders, &c; clear rib sides, &c. Ba-
con sides, tic. Sugar is unchanged.
Whisky, csc and steady.