The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-01-07

man, governed by personal ambition, it
might prove exceedingly calamitour.
Unccnscientloiisy, good President
might be induced to employ it wrong
iui'y;'n bad one would be almost certain
to use 1t for his own advancement. I'm.
der any circumstances, in my opinion; ii
Is unsafe and antagonistic to the princi-
pies that should govern our Republican
institutions. AT the last October cleo
tlon United States troops wore stationed
In Philadelphia for tho nvowetl purpose
OF enforcing the election laws. This
was done without the consent or even the
knowledge OF the civil authorities of
either tho city or tho State, and without
any expressed desire on tho part of the
citizens, md ns far as can be ascertain
ed, without existing necessity. From q
conscientious conviction of its impor-
tance, 1 hnve called your attention to
this subject. A neglect to have done so
might have been construed as an in
dorsement of measure that meets nv
unqualified disapprovh. The civil au-
thorities Of Pennsylvania have always
been and are still competent to protect
Its citlzehs in the exercise of their cleo
t1ve franchise, aud the proper and only
time for tho United States military forces
to Intervene will be when the power of
tho Commonwealth is exhausted and
their aid is lawfully required"
Ihe tribune comments thus: s.The
remarkable passage in the message of
Coy. Gcary, of Pennsylvania, on tho
subject Of the employment Of troops at
elections Is mainly remarkable for it's re-
sembinnce to the kinucst uttcrunces of
Gov. Hoffman. That the presence of
troops is desirable nobody claims; that
1T wns desirable i'll Philadelphia was prr-
liaps subject for consultation between
the Governor and the President, hardly
for discussion in this message"
Ferry, who was nominated by tho Wis
consin Republican caucus, and whose
election is conceded, succeeds Howard.
who is credited with the fourteenth or
Howard's amendment 1t is stated that
tue Senate Committee on Claims have
been holding in abeyance some 500
claims similar to that OF j. Milton Best,
which the Senate affirmed to day. Tie
Senate adjourned to Monday.
The Treasury Department has issued
orders that the tariff be assessed accord
ing to the decision Of the Chicago Court
against the Govern in malt case.
where the collector charged ut consump
ton rates in Cinada, which included a
home excess duty. This decision will
seriously affect imports from countries
where products are taxed for consump-
ton, but not for export, especially wine,
tea and coffee from England. There is
much confusion in regulations and dis
satisfaction among importers.
LANCASTER, January 5.-H. G. Brcn-
ner, who was to have been married to-
night ut O'Clock, suicidctl.
New YORK, january 5.-Thc Chamber
OF Commerce unanimously resolved that
1T is lnexpedient to petition Congress to
stop privateering during time of war;
1t was stated by prominent member
that the Government was opposed to the
scheme.
The case of tho alleged fillibustcr
Florida was adjourned to Saturday. The
evidence on both sides is completed, un-
less the Government finds two witnesses
who have been spirited away since the
trial began.
The books OF prominent German
sugar firm lately seized have been re.
turned upon payment of $4,000 fine.
Senor Asarato, credited Spanish
agent to settle Cuban troubles with this
country, returned to Europe to-day.
New ORLEANS, January 5.-Governor
Yarmouth Vetoed since Monday, and
returned to the Legislature twenty one
bills, passed last session, covering ap-
proprintions amounting to S6,S75, 600
and 50O,0IO acres of land. Bonds for
some of them have been thrown on the
market. Among the bills vetoed are the
guaranty of the Alexandria, Howard and
Fulton Railroad second mortgage bonds,
Louisiana Petroleum Coal Oil Company,
Louisiana Dredging Company, Afissis.
sippi Valley Leyee Company, So. 600, 900
per annum, to increase the expense of
the metropolitan police $44, 600 per an.
mum. The Picayune, Times and Repub.
Hcun approve the Governors vetoes.
C1NcINNATI, January 6.-The value of
the Duly Times, on evening paper, is TO-
ported in the Probate Court as follows ::
Material, $50. 900; good will, $40, 900.
INDIANAPOLIS, January 6.-There are
rumors that tho Republican Senators in
tend to resign and 60 home.
WASHINGTON, january 6.-The Com
mittce on Foreign Relations took test
vote upon San Domingo, with two mem
bcrs absent, who recently wcre adverse
to the measure looking to annexation.
The vote stood upon the motion direct
ing Banks To ran0rt tbo Sopoto hill IN