The Portland daily press., 1873-10-24

| Inc prlde ofuoplnion at such time is too apt
70 predomtnate over love of justice but it was
| enac.iy under such circumstances that the late
| Ghlef Justice was called upon to review as
| ouuse one OF the most striking and CONSPICUOUS
oI tne natlonal treasury at moment when the
| laii OF the nation SO much depended on its
| correct administration, Great success at uded
the financial scheme when it was adopted and
tlme mad secured for it an extensive approval
| as the war of the rebellion was VIGOROUSLY
| ended and the national wealth was rapidly in
creaslng. Circumstances better calculated to
foster pride of opinion cannot well be imagined
Dut the Ceef Justice who had creditably
| met the demands of duty in such great vaire-
| ty oil other responsible positions, did not hesi-
tate to apply his best powers to the taske of
| reviewing the measure in question and finally
recorded his opinion that 1t was not justified by
| the constitution.
Judges and jurors may dissent from his fipal
conclusion and mold as a majorsty of the justice
es of this Court do that he right as Secreta-
/ ~ of the Treasury. but every generous mind as
| it seems to me. should honor the cahdor and
self-coEtrOl which misplied and induced such
| action.
| In conclusion he said the justices of this
| Court had lost a revered companion, and the
public great magistrate, and an upright pub
| lie servant
The Court concurred in the resolutions of the
| bar, and directed that they be entered on the
| min1tes of the court, Then from respect to
| the memory of the deceased the court adjourn
| ed till tomorrow.
Base Ball.
| The Boston and Washington base ball clubs
4 played their ninJh championship game to-day,
| which resulted in favor of the former by score
| of 9 toS.
Ex-PresidenI johnson and the Cohstitu-
| tiOn.
| Ex-President johnson, was serenaded to-
| night at the Metropolitan Hotel. After the
| music he appeared and was received with
| cheers. He thanked the great company for
| their warm welcome. He referred to his polit-
zeal record and said they would be disap-
pointed it they expected any oratorical display.
He would say what he desired by way of en-
| quiry, and would ask what kind of govern
ment have we now. We used to have some
| idea that there was constitution and consttu-
| tlonal government.
! Washington, Jefferson and the great men
| VINO founded the Constitution thought there
| was limitation to the DO wers of States and gen
eral government. He feared the people never
| would have two such governments as of old
| Democrats and Whigs-and wished the country
| was now under their control, as they both
agreed there was constitution. Now when
/ measure is brought up in Congress and its con-
| stitutonality questioned, the reply in effect
| would be, damn the Constitution, we've got
| the numbers"
| While he was battling for the constitution, it
| was taken from the archives. torn to pieces and
| trampelled under foot People heed indoctrina-
| tinatiOn of constitutional principles. Our gov
| ernment is controlled by men with no consttu-
| ton to restrain them, acting their own wills,
| and we have the most odious despotism ever es-
| tablished, rather than accept such body of men
calling themselves Cangress or Parliament or
courts with unlimited power. Give him wise
and just Prince in preference. He had been
| told hetwas insane on the constitution, and he
| wished the whole country to become insane on
| the constitutional liberty. People were taxed
and plundered in the interests of particular
/ classes The ballot box is corrupted and con-
| trolled by money in the hands of enemies of the
| people. He urged good men to combine to re-
| sist encroachments on constitutional liberty.
| He referred to the oranges, and said the time
| had come when war should be made on mo
| nopolies. People don't seem alarmed about the
| third Presidential term and by apathy many
| nations lost their liberty. Power is passing
| from masses to few. He favored a Presiden-
| tial term of six years, Senators elective by the
| people and divididing judges into classes to be
| elected with the Senators, which would prevent
| corruption, by which some Senators buy ,seats.
| Our government now is statesoeracy. Suppose
! the next Congress pass a resolution declaring
1 some one President for the next ten years.
| How easy it would be to follow the example of
| Napoleoniand manages to beselected Emperor.
| Our government is nearer being absolute than
any of his listeners were aware of.
| This would be the result unless the people
aroused. He closed by admitting his ambition
| to maintain the liberty of the country and his
ambition to occupy place in the affections of
| his countrymen. He was frequently cbeered
| and at the close there was music, cheers,
| and many Of his friends congratulated him.