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Year: 1868

We stated some days ago that it was quite
certain that no attempt would be made to sus-
pend the President while under trial for in
parchment. The apprehension that the at
tempt would be made by Congress and resisted
by the President, has caused much of the fever
'shncss in the public mind. We learn, how.
ever, that while it Will not be undertaken to
formally suspend the President, it is held in
Republican circles, that from the moment he
is formally impeaehed, his position towards
congress is that Of a prisoner towards judge
"Td jury, and that they can have no legislative
communication with him while the trial is in
pro.t The President will then be tabooed
by Congress much the same as Mr.. Stanton is
hIm
Year: 1868

Letter from General Mcclellan Declining n


Public Reception.


The Board met yesterday afternoon, and in the
absence OF the President Mr.. Flynn took the chair


Some time ago committee was appointed to
tender General Mcclellan public reception on his
return from Europe. letter which the General
wrote to General Duryea, respectfully declining the
pronered reception, was read. The General stated
In the communication that upon his return In the
fall ne wished 70 avoid everything In the form OF
public demonstration on the part OF his friends.


Resolutions were adopted directing the joint COM
mittee heretofore appointed to comply with General
McClellan's request h respect to avoiding public
display on his arrival In New York, but to prepare
and present an engrossed letter expressive of the
sentiments OF high esteem and appreciation enter
tained for him by the Representatives OF the city for
the invaluable services rendered his native land In
her aarkes. M nour OF trouble and dismay.


Few general orders OF minor importance were
adopted; but as there was not full attendance OF
members no papers about which there was differ
ence OF opinion could be passed, and after short
session the Board adjourned till Monday.
Year: 1868

Imp0Ftont Collision Case.


ArchtDald N. Peftz us The &eanaer Artadne.-
The documentary testimony In this case was con-
cluded and some oral evidence was given. Mr..
Donohue commenced his statement for the owners Of
xhe Ariadne by reminding the court that bonds had
been entered into by the claimants for the full amount
laid IN the libel and it rested with him to claim TIE
protection OF the court for his clients and to show from
the testimony OF the lbeants witnesses themselves
or want Of caution and proper care lay with the
ORG William Edwards at the time or the unfortunate
steamer had a right, no matter what her speed I
might be- to navigate the seas as well as aug sailing
vessel aloat and the steamer was bound 70 exhibit
the proper lights prescribed by law and IN that re-
spect the sailing vessel was bound to be careful in
having lights exposed that she might be seen at
peled by steam or canvas. He quoted from the evi-
dence that the Ariadne had been seen at distance
lison occurred 1t was also given in evidence that
tne red light OF the brig was defective or that there
were negligence and want OF care on tne part OF the
to the view of other vessels. II had been
proved the light required to. be trimmed;
that 1t did not burn that night as well as
usual. and that 1t had been removed from its
place some short time before the collision in order
that 1t might be trimmed and adjusted. There was
not counsel contended) o second witness to prove
that any one had been to examine or to whether
lisiOn. One witness deposed that he had looked at
the lamp half an hour before the accident but there
was no one to corroborate tnat statement, and he





had been trimmed and restored to Its place it might
in five minutes, or at any time pending that eventful
half-hOur, have become detected, or perhaps cease
burning altogether. Counsel,s argument was FUR
lights Of the brig because there no lights to be
seen, and the witnesses for the brig admitted that
the lights were defective and did not burn as well as
they usually did. There are three counsel to be
heard for the claimants, after whom MIR. Parsons will
sum up for the libellants. ~ ,... +.
Mr.. Scudder then followed In behalf Of the Atlantic
insurance Company. Counsel cOntended that there
mad been enough testimony satisfy the court that
lights had been properly set on the brig VIM. Ed
wards, and admitting the fact that one Of the lights
had been In process OF trimming for few minutes
YET was amply testified to that when the light had
been trimmed 1t was put in Its proper place. and all
the lights fully exposed and burning brightly, IN
cnding green light suspended In the rigging, fully
quarter Of an hour or twenty minutes before the
collision.


Mr.. owen, counsel, followed for Mr.. Molloy. an
other claimant by whom it was cOntended that the
lights on the brig were not only defective, but that
they were all out at and before the collision; that the
lamps were Detective the oil OF inferior descrip
ton, and that there was no starboard light at all.
The argument VIII be taken up this morning by Mr..
Parsons for the libelIant.
Year: 1868

Gan Wife Sell Her Own Property without


the Consent Of Her Husband s--Important
Decision.


Before Judge McCunn.


sPhn r. Odtynan Us. Julie Letaof.-- Judgment
was reversed In this case. II was bill
nIed 10 compel the specific performance of an
agyeeiNent entered into between plaintiff and de-
NndanA The latter was the owner OF q house
and lot situated on Fourth avenue, near Eighty.
fourth stTSt which she agreed to sell for the sum Of
$1,000. The defendants answer to the ball was that
her husband\coerced her to make the deed convey
ing the property, and secondly, that It was acknow.
lodged wlth0us the consent OF her husband. The
Judgement taken by the wife In the absence OF her
husband and without stating that il was taken with
any fear or force on the part OF the husband IL be-
ing her own property under the law az IL
now stands, that acknowlcdgoinent was legal.
After hearing me caseSuily argued on both sides
Year: 1868




Rev. j. l.. Crane, the chap
lain of the regiment of which
General Grant was Colonel
gives the following interesting
"reminiscences ofhis private and
military character


Grant, he says, is about five
feet ten inches in hight, and
will weigh one hundred and
forty or forty-five pounds. He
has a countenance indicative
of reserve, and an indomitable
will, and persistent purpose.


In dress he is Indifferent and
careless, making no pretentions
to style or fashionable military
display. Had he continued
Colonel till now, | think his
uniform would have lasted till
this day; for he never used it
except on dress parade, and
then seemed to regard it a good
deal as David did Sauls armor.
"His bodyis a vial of intense
existence" and yet when a
stranger. would see him in a
crowd he would never think of
asking his name. He is no dis
sembler. He is a sincere, think
ing, real man.


He is always cheerful. No
toll, cold, heat, hunger, fatigue
or want of money depresses
him. lie does his work at the
time, and he requires all under
his command to be equally
prompt.
Year: 1868

DIR. Sanns, the Belmont can.
didate for Congress in this dis
trict speaking Of the Tau-
many Hall platform in his let
ter of acceptance, says, sit de-
mands equal taxation for ali,
the rich and the poor, to all of
which I most heartily SUBJ
scribe"


This is a plain declaration
on the part of DR.. Sanns that
he is tired of paying a tax on
his income of over 81 900, and
wants the laborer, whose in
come is only $500 or S4O0 to
be taxed more in order that he
may be taxed less. The Doc
tors remedy is worse than the
disease, and, we doubt not, the
workingmen and farmers of the
district will throw his physic
to the dogs. They think it is
no more than fair that the
Doctor and his wealthy friends
should still be required to pay
more than an "eQuaP share of
taxes. If a laboring man was
taxed at an "equal" rate with
DIR. Sanns, it would not only be
unjust and oppressive to the
laborer, but many of them
would be wholly unable to
pay it. "Equal taxation" is a
good thing for a rich man, but
we would like to hear some of
these Belmonters show where
the poor man is benefited.
Year: 1868

HE Portsmouth Tribune says:
The nomination of John oanns
for Congress from this District
took every one by surprise. His
name was hardly mentioned
before the meeting Of the Con.
vention, and very few knew
that he was a candidate. His
nomination was evidently as
much a surprise to the dele.
gates as to the outsiders, and
was not even expected by his
friends from Gallia who PIE.
sented his name. In fact, it
appeared that they. knowing
his weakness, did not really
desire his nomination. But
those who pulled the wires
made a mistake in their count,
and Mr.. Sanns slipped in, when
they only intended to beat the
bush with him while Cockerill
should bag the game. We do
not propose to abuse Mr.. SannS
because he is the opposing
candidate. But in very truth
we regard him as decidedly the
weakest man in every respect
before the Convention. He is
a man of very ordinary ability,
and not known outside of his
own county. The only office
he has ever held is that of
Treasurer of Gallia county
He cannot make a speech, and
his conversational powers,
even, are very limited. He is
not a man calculated to attract
the masses, being unsocial in
his disposition and of a cold
aud repelling exterior. He is
ore of those dogged, obstinate
perVerse nfen, who learns moth.
ing, forgets nothing, and knows
nothing politically but to "vote
the ticket" The only recon.
mendation that can be urged
for him is the fact that he has
"alwsys been a Democrat"
was opposed to the war, and
was a strong Vallandighamer.
He is not a maR to be carried
away by impulse, but a cold
blooded, calculating politician,
who in Office would know no.
body but self and "the party"
If he has any views on nation
al questions they are not
known. With good work in
the District we can beat him
from fifteen hundred to two
thousand"
Year: 1868




KEEPING YE0ErABLEs. Sink barrel
two-thirds Of its depth into the ground
"a box or cask win do better;) heap
the earth around the part projecting
out Of the ground, with slope on all
sides; place the vegetables that you
desire TO keep in the vessel; cover the
top with water tight cover, and when
winter sets In throw an armful Of straw,
hay, or something Of that sort, on the
barrel II the bottom Is out Of the
cask or barrel, il will be better. Cab
bages. celery and other vegetables will
keep in this way as fresh as when tax.
en- from the ground The celery should
stand nearly perpendicular, celery and
earth alternating Freedom from frost,
case Of access, and especially freshness
and freedom from rot, are the adyan-
tages claimed
Year: 1868

attack with the razor. Just then the door
was opened by one of those outside hay-
ing a pass key. A sudden cry issued from
the lips of the foremost of them, and the
heavy fall of something in the opposite
corner to where the door was caused me
to glance in that direction. "Great God p
exclaimed; there lay Archibald Earle
with wide cash in his throat, and the
blood running from it into pool upon the
floor, where lay the razor, the blade and
handle smeared with the crimson life-cur-
rent 4--.,


We lifted him from where he lay, N.Y.
self and one or two others, and PROCEEDED
to examine the wound and to staunch the
flow of blood. The cut was a deep and
wide one, but fortunately the carotid
artery had escaped all contact with the
razor. With proper care and nursing the
patient would recover.


He did recover, not only from the
wound, but likewise his reason; fore
gone conclusion with me from the mo-
ment | examined the cut, and saw that
there was every reason to hope for a con-
tinuance of his life. My own hands
trembled so from my recent exertions that
it was impossible for me to dress the
wound, but this was performed skillfully
and well by another. I have only to add
that my cousin Archibald has since re-
trieved his ill-fortune upon Wall street,
and is the devoted husband of a very
happy wife; not his former lady-love,
who so heartlessly Tilted him, but one pos
sessing equal charms of person, and, am
of opinion, more sterling qualities of heart.
Year: 1868

SARzA.-We have long supposed this eel,
ebrated drug had come to be an exploded
humbug, but we.are assured by those skilled
in the healing art, that not the Sarsaparilla
itself is to be blamed for this conclusion, but
the miserable worthless preparations of it
that have been palmed off upon the commu-
INTERPRETATIONS that contain about as
much of its virtues as they do of gold DUST
1t is commercial fact that almost all of the
Sarsaparilla gathered in the world, is con.
sumed in the old countries of Europe, where
the science of medicine has reached its high
est perfection, and where they know the best
what to employ for the mastery of disease
Hence we are glad to find that we are now to
have compound of this excellent alternative,
which can be relied on. and our community
will not need be assured, that anything DR..
AVER makes, is worthy of their confidence.
He has been for years engaged in eliminating
this remedy (see advertising columns de-
signing to make it chefd' ouUre" which
should add the crowning glory to his already Y
enviable eputation-Americdn CeI, NJ Y.
Year: 1868

Fort Crook RoAD.--An experienced sur
veyor and road builder has just passed owe,
the route of the proposed Shasta and Fort
Crook wagon road, and carefully noted the
difficulties to be overcome in constructing
such highway. As result of this examin-
road can be built from Woodman's Ranch
to intersect the Red Bluff road at Montgom.
cry Creek, for one thousand dollars. A
subscription of nine hundred dollars has
already been made for this purpose, and
that, too, without any particular effort being
made, and all that is now wanting to secure
the early completion of the work is for the
subscribers to get together and appoint a
committee to let contract for building the
road, disburse the money. and receive the
work when finished according to contract.


No one acquainted with the extent and
resources of the Fort Crook country will
doubt but that the opening of this direct
route of communication will tend to benefit
this town, and in some measure revive it's
sluggish trade. The section of which we
speak embraces an immense area of the finest
agricultural and grazing lands in the north,
ern portion of the State, and is rapidly filling
up with new settlers seeking permenent
homes. The trade of this settlement now
goes to Red Bluff, for the simple reason that
there is no direct road to this place. By
building this road Fort Crock would be
brought twenty. five miles nearer to Shasta
than to Red Bluff, and the trade would
consequently be diverted to this town. We
hope the. enterprise will be promptly tn
pushed forward to successful termination.
Now is the time for action. Let a move be
made at once.
Year: 1868

SINcuLAR.-Onc day last week flash Of
lightning was seen by many in this place,
although the sun was shining brightly at the
time. But few clouds were in sight that day,
and the singular flash of lightning led to
general comment. The evening stage, how
ever, brought word that heavy rain had
fallen about the mouth of Clear Greek during
the afternoon, and at Bells bridge the water
literally came down in torrents. 1t was
undoubtedly caused by the bursting of q
a water spout.
Year: 1868

Nor CONFIDENT Congressman Axtell
stated to number of friends, on Monday,
that he did not consider q nomination Ly
any means equivalent to an election; and
furthermore, that these who expected him to
90 in for depressing the negro would be
disappointed.
Year: 1868

Since the conviction OF John Devlin and the de-
naI OF the motion made by his counsel for a new
trial OF his his sentence has been looked for
ward to with more than ordinary interest, not only
by the large number OF persons engaged In the
whiskey business, but by all those who have be-
come familiar with the case from the time Of
his arrest by the United States authorities. AS win
years ago and indicted together with Tappan Tilton
and Sevan, on charges OF falsely branding whiskey
aud removing IL 10 places other than those provided
by law Mr.. Devlln was required 70 give bail In the
sum or 100000 during the pendency OF the trial.
As 1t was impossible TO secure two or three
was found against Deviinp, pai in which S'Ge he
was accused with carrying on the wholesale liquor
business Without taking out license; also without
paying the special tax and keeping proper books. A
suit was also pending against him In the civil courts,
the government having brought an action against
him TO recover the sum OF 100000, which
amount be was alleged TO have defrauded the
government out or. lie was compelled to
give bonds pending this SUIT IN the sum
OF 5000 900, and he had no difculty finding bonds
men. Yesterday District Attorney Allen was TO have
moved his sentence but owing to the delay of Dew.
lin In procuring some afiidavits which he was


anxious To present TO the Judge, 10 secure II posi-.
bic, some mitigation In his sentence, the motion was
postponed until to-day. Devlin, at the present time,
appears to be particularly unfortunate. lie Is 10 be
sentenced upon the three counts on which he had
just been convicted. Upon the drst that OF carrying
on the business OF wholesale liquor dealer without
taking out license he Is liable 70 imprisonment at
any prison IN the discretion OF the court In the United
states i0r term not exceeding two years, or line
not exceeding $780, or both on the second
count thai OF not paving special tax, he IL liable
10 the same punishment. ON the third count, that
OF not Keeping the books, the punishment Is a fine
of $500, or Imprisonment for not less than SIX
mouths.


After he serves his present sentence he will then
be compelled TO answer the four indictments which
are stu standing against him.
Year: 1868

DESPERATE ATTEMPT AT sUIcrDE.-John st. John,
engaged in the Ice business made desperate at
tempt put an end TO his life, at his residence in
Floods alley, yesterday morning He eplaced loaded
revolver to his head aud as he was about pulling the
trigger his wife struck his arm and the ball passed
into the wall lie then threw the weapon down and
sprang out Of the second story window, falling upon
the Sidewalk, but singular as II may appear ne
charge by an officer Of the Foriythird precinct and
locked ups


TBE FOUNDATION OF TBH COURT HOUSE, sBrTLrgd.-
The foundation OF the new Court House appears 70
Year: 1868

be gradually settling. Ths b moro particularly mo-


cesble at the base Of the two main pillars support
ing the large DOME they having settled about one
even.


MURDER TRIAL-Otto Schade win be placed on
trial In the Court OF Oyer and Terminer next week
for the murder Of Henry Shears. The murder was
committed In lager beer saloon In the Eastern Dis
tricL
Year: 1868

ALBANY, March 10, 1858.


COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GOVERNOR.
The Governor sent in the report OF the Commissary
General OF Ordnance. Also a communication from
the Commissioner Of Quarantine relative to the pre-.
vention OF cholera.


BILLS ORDERED TO A THIRD READING.
To authorize the city OF Buffalo to take stock IN the
Buffalo and Washington Railway; TO incorporate the
State Line Bridge Company; appropriating $3.50 900
to aid the construction OF the Albany and Susque-
hanna Rairoad for the better protection Of fremen
in the city OF Brooklyn


Recess TO halfpast seven O'Clock.


Evening Session.


BILLS REPORTED.


To provide for the transmission Of Letters,
packages and merchandise in the cities OF New
York and Brooklyn; to provide for the safety
OF life on the city railroads in the city Of
New York: to incorporate the East street and
Buffalo street Railroad Company OF Buffalo


BILLS ORDERED TO A THIRD READING.
To authorize the Blossburg Coal and Mining Com
pany TO hold real estate in this State TO authorize the
exchange OF property between the Commissioners OF
Emigration and Public Charities; TO repeal the
act relative to sales at public auction; to
authorize the sale OF the regmental armory
In Newburg; TO provide for the erection of wharves
and piers in the Harlem river below Second avenues;
the bill to facilitate the construction OF the New York
and Albany Railroad; relative TO criminal prosecu
tioQs
Year: 1868

Democracy is self damned BY the virtual
confession of one half its members that the
party furnishes no man fit to be made cam
didate for the Presidency. In deserting their
own ranks, and chssiug down some malcon>
tent Of the Republican party, they plainly
show that they have NO man Of their own who
has the talents or the record to permit them to
hope that he can lead them to victory. If this
10 not An acknowledgment Of the superiority
Of the Republican party, and confession Of
their own inferiority, we can imagine no way
that the fact can be admitted.


And again, look at large and influential
portion Of the party turning square about and
expressing . willingness, aye, even an ankle
ty, to take the doctrine Of negro suffrage upin
their arms and bapti1s it ~ their own true
faith. They would instantly, for the cake Of
. hope Of success, transform the ''loathsome
niger" into manly voter. And not only
are the Eastern nabobs of Democracy anxious
to steal away this flag of Republicanism, but
they are also expressing desire to confscate
from US our snti-repudiation faith.


When Copperheadism comes to the Republi-
can party to get IN available candidate for
the president and when it swallows the negro
and honors the national credit, what will it
have left to distinguish it as the old-time
Democratic party ?-State Register.
Year: 1868

"Old Grimes is dead" that mean old man,
(He should have died before,)
He always wore cynic look,


While he was Senator.
His heart was shut to light Of day,
His feelings never true;
His hair was of grimly gray,


He wore it all askew.
He could not see the hand Of woe.


Because his eyes were closed;
He really had no wish to hear,
His country's wrong exposed
Kind words he never had at all;


He knew each base design;
His deeds though many, still were small,
And were by no means fine"
He made war upon his fellow kind


Whenever he had chance;
And only worked with selfish might


His interests 10 advance.
"Old Grimes is dead the people say
They heard his dying rear,
In accents which plainly toll


His course would soon be Ger.
They'd seen him sit for many days


Uneasy in his place;
With frowns upon his ugly brow


And wrinkles in his face.
They saw him rise " it'll anger grim,
Untouched by loyal gaze.
And vomit forth his vain protest @
'Gainst patriot voice and praise.
And when old Grimes is gone for good,
They ask that Fortunes frown,
May always keep his hopes, IS now,
Of place ard profit dorn.
Year: 1868

ALABAMA.-The new bill to admit Alabama
passed the House of Representatives on Sat.
urday The bill provides that the new Consti.
tuition recently provided by that State shall be
the fundamental law, and the officers chosen
at the late election shall be the government
PROFESSIONALLY for the State; that the Legisla-
lature then chosen shall submit the Constitu-
ton anew to the people; and that said Consti-
tuition shall be adopted or rejected by major
Ny OF those roti'tg on it. Considerable debate
was had on the subject.