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Year: 1868

MANY OF the Democratic papers seem to
think that the question of the guilt or in
nocence of President johnson turns upon the
constitutionality of the Tenure of Office law.
The Presidents counsel are undoubtedly
men of too much legal ability to entertain
this view, although they have attempted to
mislead the unsophisticated by introducing
into their answer TO the articles of impeach-
ment, somewhat lengthy argument against
the constitutionality Of the law. The follow
ing extract, however, from a statement of
Robert J. Walker, one of the first lawyers
in the land, a Democrat, and an adviser and
friend of Johnson, places the matter in such
a light that all may see its absurdities. Mr.
Walker says:


II called upon General Thomas early on
Saturday morning. at the War office, and
communicated to him in friendly way nv
opinion that any such order would te a null
ity, and would subject him to serious con-
sequences, especially if any such collision
should occur. l told him that he had no
right, nor had the President. to disobey a
law OF Congress upon the assumption that
it was unconstitutional. and that if this Were
not so the President might set aside all the
laws of Congress since the foundation of the
government, upon the ground thas they
were unconstitutional. That the President
possessed no such power. because it was not
an executive, but exclusively judicial
power and that all the laws of Congress
must be obeyed and executed by the Presi-
dent, unless their execution was restrained
by the highest Judicial authority. That to
declare law unconstitutional was not only
the exercise of judicial power, but the high
estjudicial power, and only to be resorted
to by the Courts where, in their Judgment,
the act was clearly unconstitutional. and
that in all doubtful cases, the Court had
uniformly refused to interfere with the exc
cution of the law"
Year: 1868

WE publish, in this issue, portion of the
proceedings of the State Union Convention,
which will be of interest to all of our readers
who have not read them as printed in full
by the city papers. The resolutions have
the right ring and are such as will meet with
the unqualified appreciation of all Union
men of the State. The Union party is. as the
resolutions state, the party of progress, and
its history is the history of civil, individual
and natural liberty. Such a party has
nothing to gain by concealment of its active
principles. 1t will never pay for it to have
two sets of principles-one for the public use
and the other for its private guidance-to
look one way and row another. We believe
that the enunciation of party principles has
usually been reserved until the National
Convention has given the key note, at any
rate this has been Democratic practice-but
there is no occasion for such reser vation
here. There is no fear that the Chicago
Convention will adopt any set of opinions
which will call for US to go back on any
of the resolutions of our State Convention.
Hang out our banner then at once upon the
outer wall! Let our trumpet blow no
uncertain sound Progress and universal
liberty are our watch-w word and by them we
Will conquer
Year: 1868

The Monitor OF Saturday week copies an
article from Miles O'Reily, published in the
New York Citizen, and headed. "Shall our
next Presidency be determined by fight or
an elections" Just as you please, Messeiurs
1t required both to determine it seven years
ago, and if it can be settled by one of these
plans there will be a point gained. Which
will you choose Or do you prefer one. and
failing in that, appeal to the other, as
befores The people, we had supposed. had
settled definitely, some time since, the policy
that the bayonet shall not overrule the bal
iot-that whomsoever the people legally
elect President shall be President under the
Constitution; and if any desire to repeal that
policy by force, let them draw the sword
Sac. Bee.
Year: 1868

equitable as any ever framed for the government Of
allowances Of time.


the entries into three classes ollows-First Glass;
schocners second Glass; sloops two divisions; third
feet in iength-thus giving an opportunity for the
entrance OF all classes Of vessels from the large
schooner down to the open pleasure boat OF twenty


The rst class OF schooners will comprise vessels OF
that rig alone, and will compete In common for q
prize to be called the schooner prize. No shifting


The second class will comprise cabin sloops, the
entries TO be divided into two divisions according to
tonnage. prize to be awarded TO the winner OF
each DIVISION No shifting ballast allowed.


The third class will comprise open boats, jib and
ma nsa not under twenty-six feet In length Shift
ing ballast allowed, but no ballast to be taken In or
thrown out after starting.


All entries for the regatta to be addressed to
William 7. Lee, Secretary, box 4e22 New York
Post ONCE on or before June %, 1868, and the
entry must contain the measurement OF the
% Of ss % ios 50 If
which the yacht is attached. The Brooklyn CiuD
reserve to themselves the right OF measuring the
sails OF any vessel that should win or claim prize
before awarding the same.


The Brooklyn Club In thus opening to free en-
trance all yachts hailing from similar organization
to their own, desire only to bring together upon this
occasion in manly, true. yachtmanlike manner
as many yachts Of different model as 1t may be
possible to do feeling confident that In taking this
STEP 1t certainly being novel, 1t cannot but be popu-
lar and acceptable to all the true lovers of yachting,
who must all desire to further the interests of the
pastime while they at the same time seek to attain
to the greatest perfection In the shaping OF the
models OF yachts, which only be attained by
just and honorable competition.


The admission OF sailboats as theylare commonly
called constituting the third class of this regatta
has perhaps some objections, but 1t has been urged
upon the club and with great Justice that this class
OF yachts always give great zest and excitement to
a regatta and are really in fact in model but the
larger yacht in Its incpient stage and with truth it
may also be added that the sabOat is the proper
nursery for the young yachtman in handling which
he not only acquires taste for maritime sports bnt
gains that practical knowledge that gives him
proper thirst for q larger and more substantial
sci, verifying the old MAXIM "Once yachtman
always yachtman.n


In conclusion the club desire particularly to draw
attention to the equity Of their time allowances. 1t
will be observed that they are based upon a sliding
scale OF time consumed In making the race, which
affords all cOntesting yachts fair and equal chance
as against sreng or light breeze OF wind.


N
Year: 1868

BY the steamship City OF Boston, at this port, we
have the following report of the execution by hang
ing. in London Of Michael Barrett the Fenian con-
vtcted as the author OF the sad explosion at Cerken
well prison, by which many persons were killed, as
detailed by special cable telegram to the HERALD at
the moment
Year: 1868

About ten O'Clock on Sunday night fire broke out
in frame house situated on Ann street. Factory
vile, staten Island In short time after 1t was dis


covered that the building was on fire 1t was en-
veloped in a sh eet OF flame, and all hope of saving
the building or anything contained in 1t given
up so unusual ~ sight is burning building in the
quiet little island hat large number OF people
collected in the yic 1ity during the demolition OF the
house. II was own,,d by John Neil and had been
used as paper fact ory. The loss Is estimated at
to 700 In the knickerb ecker Insurance Company.
Year: 1868

outside Of the regular democratic organizations in
this city in various wards q movement is on foot
among influential citizens to press the claims Of Chief
Justice Chase for the Presidency the democratic
candidate. This action appears to be growing in
importance. On the 9Th inst over Ave hundred Irish
citizens held meeting at the Assembly Rooms, on
First avenue, corner Of Twentysecond street. to dis
cuss and decide upon the present status Of the demo-
cratic party. Its bearings on the current questions
Of the day and It's capacity for meeting the present
political necessities were fully considered. After
thorough expression OF opinions on the policy and
availability Of he various names to be suggested for
Presidential honors at the National Convention to be
held on the Fourth az July at Tammany Hall, 1t was
Year: 1868

BAD SPEcULATIoN.-A private letter states
that apples are teamed out and sold in the Boise
market at the rate of Sc per box Spectators
can do much better by sending their fruit to
Walla Walla, where it is sure to meet with
ready sale.
Year: 1868

New CoNGREGATIoNAL CHURCH.-The work on
the new Congregational Church, corner of Sec
ond and Rose streets, is progressing finely, and
in a very few weeks the building will be ready
for occupancy. The dimensions of the building,
as we recollect them, are 40 60, with ceiling Is
feet in the clear. The roof is surmounted by a
belfry and in due time will be furnished with a
bell. The new church, in location, size and fin.
ish, is vastly superior to the building destroyed
by fire, and is decided ornament to the town.
The work is being executed by Mr.. VIM. Glass
ford and is emiuently creditable to his skill as
an architect.
Year: 1868

DAILY MORNING CHRoNICLB.-The publishers
of the S. F. Dramatic Chronicle, propose to
change the character of their paper and issue it
uuder the title given at the head of this item.
The new candidate for public favor will be inde-
pendent of all parties and cliques, and promises
to be journal of more than ordinary interest.
We have always regarded the Chronicle as one of
the best of our San Francisco exchanges, and in


its improved form it cannot fail to attain very
large circulation We wish its euterprising pro-
prietors abundant success in their undertaking.
Year: 1868

y MUSCULAR CHRISTIAN OF SPRING
FIELDS OLDEN TrME.-Dr. Alfred Booth,
in his "reminiscences Of Springfield, gives
this racy account Of rare man OF muscle
in the last century-Deacon John Hitch
cock, grandfather Of the living Mr.. Levi
Hitchcock, Of Springfield, Mass:


Born in li22 in the North Main street
region, he moved, while young man, in
/ to the eastern part of the town, now
known as South Wilbraham married in
l,i3, and was the first deacon OF the
church here, continuing in Office many
years. He is well remembered by Hon
Oliver b. Morris, as occupying the dea-


cons seat at meetings, his whitened locks


giving him quite a venerable appearance.
! During a long life he was of wonderful
strength. agility and endurance, aud had
he lived in the palmy days of Greece, he
would have been worthy competitor in


the games of those days. 1t is related Of
him that on one occasion, a man riding
I by the field where he was at work, and


boaSting of the speed of his horse, was
challenged by the deacon. who said he
could run TO Springfield quicker on foot


than the horse with his rider could, The
test resulted in the triumph Of the deacon;
distance ten miles; time not stated. He
would lift CARLOAD Of hay, by getting
his shoulders under the axle, in STOPPING
position, and throw an empty cart over
with one hand, by taking hold Of the end
of the axletree. When loading grain in


a cart, he would take a bag by the teeth,
and with swing and the aid of push


from the knee, throw it into the cart. He
had double teeth in font, and would. hold
"A tenpenny nail by them and break it off
with his fingers. He used to say he did
not know man he could not whip or run
away from The day he was seventy
years Old, he remarked to his wife, that
when they were first married, he was
wont to amuse her by taking down his
hat with his toes, and added, wonder
If | could do it now?' Thereupon he
jumped from the floor, took off the hat
with his toes, came down on bs feet like
a cat hung up the hat on the nail, turned
to the table, asked blessing, and ate Of
the repast then ready.
Year: 1868

the bridge nearest the north bank gave
way, letting through seventeen Of the cat
tie. Though they fell some twelve feet
or more and mostly in pile, no bones
were broken and they were able 10 pro-
oecd ON their way to market, though some
were considerably bruised.
Year: 1868

REACTION ~ -CoNNECTIcrr - The
town elections in Connecticut, on Monday
last, show a decided reaction in favor of
the Republicans since last spring 1t is
useless tor the Democrats to say there is
nothing in these local elections, or that
they only reflect the sentiments of the
people upon local questions, without re-
gard to national topics. In crisis like
the present, On the eve, as we are, of a
momentous presidential election, these
little signs indicate the bent of the popu-
Lar sentiment upon the great issues of the
hour. The great Republican gain Of
fourteen hundred in the city of New Ha-
ven is especially significant. Altogether,
we are bound to take this result in Con-
necticut As the first manifestation Of the
approach Of that immense tidal wave
which will sweep over the whole country
in favor of Gen. Grant in November next.
Year: 1868

BROKEN INTo-The hotel building at
North Derby owned by Jerry Drew, and
occupied by james Ladd, was entered last
Tuesday night, and a small chest safe
taken therefrom, The safe contained
about Sl20 in silver, which was taken out.
and the safe was afterward found thrown
down the bank near the steam mill, some
thirty rods north of the hotel Suspicion
rests heavily on one Blake whose home is
in Dandy, He had been lurking about
the premises for about week, with no
business, and absconded on the
night preceding the theft. The officers
have been on his track, and he is probably
now under arrest.
Year: 1868




TO ne EdaOr Of The TrfDuSe


SIR: am by birth and education protection.
ist although must confess never gave the subject
much thought II you VIII answer the following an
Suppose we were to "annex' England, would you
still be in favor of protection applied to our Whoe
country or only to this portion OF III you answer
the latter part of the foregoing question:
what reason would you assign why the Pacific States
should not, in justice, have tariff for hemsetr"
dIOnef DoUBIEh.


Peply-If we were to annex England we would be
in favor of such system of tariffs would be most
protective to the industry of the people of both cOun
tries as against all outsiders, without discrmina-
ton in favor of either against the other AS. after
the annexation Of England, all Englshmen would
paw their proportion of our Internal Revenue taxa
tion, we would not need to tax English manufac-
lures by tariffs colectabe on their arrival in the
United States, for they would be sufficiently taxed
under our Internal Revenue system If English
manufacturers would pay over as large portion oil
their receipts as our American manufacturers are
compelled to- toward the payment of our national
debt and Government expenses, we could Afford 70
let their products come into this country without
any impost tariff and our home manufactures would
be much more effectually protected under such
system than under the present.


There is a two-fold reason why the Pacific States
need no protective tariff against the Atlantic States:


/ They are so protected by distance and the ex-
pense of transportation over ocean and mountains
that woolen paper and other factories there are less
affected by competition with the Eastern States than
the Eastern States are by competition with Europe


Q. The protective element in our tariff is incidental
TO the adjustment Of our taxation in such way that
the American taxpaying producer shall not be under
sold by the foreign nontaxpaying producer


1t is only fair that il the Government III taxes
80 large share OF the profits Of citizens labor, that
the subject Of foreign Government is thereby en-
abed TO undersel the citizen of own the Govern
ment should levy equal greater tax on tho cl-
zen of the foreign Government when he brings his
workmanship into this country. But as between the
Pacific States and the Eastern States, in the matter
of national taxes there ia no mountaineering foreign
citizen TO be protected against The New-Engander
when he makes yard of cloth pays the same internal
revenue tax thereon as he would if be resided in Cal
ifornia That tax is paid 10 the same United States
Government Hence there is no reason of justice
which calls upon him TO pay another tax when he
takes his product to California But the Englisnan
who imports the same article to either New-England
OF California has paid tax to the United States
thereon, and stands on a wholly different footing.
He NAV have paid smaller tax to his own Govern
mcnt but that does not help to butter our paTs-
nep5"
Year: 1868

To ~ Eaior Of rTls Tr!5anG


SIRE / have long read with much attention
the advertisements In TuE TRIBUNE OF real estate for
SALE and have been glad the prominence gwen to
the subject apart the advortscments and would
permitted express my OF obligation To yOu though
that Is not the object Of this letter have found 80
much Information your articles real estate that
led aek for more. Being one OF your many SUD
urban Saders the country real estate columns has s
particular attraction and the more so at this me ana
this brings to the real object OK this letter have
quircs me 20 NewYork early and late. still wish,
II possble avoid living I'm the city, for all my tastes
are for country or least suburban fe and am sure
my family would not feel at home In the narrow accom-
uQdat9s tbqt tQ 70 The lot of the majority Of city resi-
dens alter having enjoyed for years the broad liberty Of
a country home Now, Mr. Editor. have searched your
read your articles and advertisements but
have not yet found the place want and so appeal to
YOU and ln order that you may assist me- VIII Dreuy
FAY that what is simply comfortable house Win
from half an acre five OF land in some healthy


location that can be reached after OF In the evening
not rich, the price tor II TO he let the ren must
moderate, the building not too large, nor improve
ments costly, but such respectable family coult be
content with It seems to mo there must be many such
places within mile Of depot at Newark or the Oranges
Elizabeth, Railway or some other points within ~
Minutes TO an hours ride the NewJersey roads, or
the Harlem or EewHaYen II the did but realize
that they are wanted, they would surely tell me and
others Of like needs where TO look VIII You not help mo
In the matter, and me the time aud labor that
general exploration would costf DO this, Dear SIR and
will Dc your very grateful euBUkbAS


WipHcqHdh, l.. L., Feb. q, 1858
Year: 1868

A writer in the Rural american says
l put the seed in boxes. The bed should
be sown between the LIST and 10th OF
April, in order to have the plants we'll
started before transplanting be care
full to keep as much dirt as possible
around the roots. Set the plants in
good ground, but not too much. 1.-THE
bugs commence destroying the plants
sprinkle them with plaster and after
wards water them. . support of some
kind should be provided to keep TIE
vines from lying on the ground. When
a few of the tomatoes have set, cut out
all of the main stalks, except four or
five, but none of bearing shoots. In
trimming the vines the leaves should
be cut close off, about an inch from the
main stalk. Some persons may think
that this harsh treatment would kill
the vines, but this is not the case. The
fruit will be much larger an d better
than on those vines that wore not trim
med. If any one don't believe thisilct
him try it. And when he sees the re-
suits he will never let his vines grow
without trimming.
Year: 1868

This beautiful and evcr-welcome
month comes to us like q minlsteriug
angel, casting aside with one hand the
storm, wind, and mist of April, and
holding out in the other picture OF
cloudless skies, bright sunshine, green
fields and flowers. In ancient books
of poetry, May has been described as a
beautiful maiden, clothed in sunshine,
and scattering flowers on the earth,
while she danced to the music OF the
birds and brooks. In the bright war
NTH of her smiles the grass assumes a
greener hue, the buds expand into full
luxuriance, nature, songsters twitter
and warble on every hand, and old
Mother Earth glows in her change from
the sombre hues of winter. Humanity
joins in this feeling of gladness, and
and there is natural impulse on the
day which ushers in the month, to seek
the quiet and beauties of the woods and
fields. This disposition to commune
with nature may also rise in part from
grateful sense of the divine good
ness which makes the promises Of sea-
sons so stable and so sure.
Year: 1868

The following receipt is worth theu-
sand dollars to every house. keeper
"Take one pound of sal soda and half
pound ofunslacked lime and put them
in gallon Of water, boil twenty min
utes, let it stand till cool, then drain, of
and pat in small jar. Soak your dir
ty clothes over night, or until they are
wet through, then wiring them out, and
rub on plenty Of soap, and in one boiler
of clothes well covered with water, add
one teacupful of the washing fluid, boil
half hour briskly, then wash them
thoroughly with one suds, rinse, and
your clothes will look better than by
the old way of washing twice before
cooling. This is an invaluable receipt,
and every poor woman should try it.
Year: 1868

sP,A poor old man busily engaged
planting an apple tree was rudely ask
ed. "What do you plant trees for ? you
can't expect to eat :he fruit of them. ~
He raised himself up and leaning on
his spade answered. "Somc one plan
ted trees before was born and have
eaten the fruit. l now plant others to
show my gratitude when I'm dead"
Thus should we think and act for the
welfare of others.
Year: 1868

| In recent lecture, Mr.. Adam Black
gave an interesting account Of the la
dies Of Spain. He said:


In the Prado few of the ladies wear
| bOnnets they cover their heads with
the mantilla of black lace, Ca very few
of white, which is thrown gracefully
over high comb at the back of the
head. This, which is the most natu-
raj and becoming part of Spanish
lady's dress, they have still preserved
but, like the womankind in other parts
of the civilized world, they copy the
Partisan fashions in other parts of
their dress. The fan is an indispensi-
BILE part of a Spanish lady's accoutre-
ments. Some of them are of very
costly material. Women of all ages
and all ranks are armed with them
everywhere. They go through the
manual exercise with them with a ra-
pidity and decision worthy of drill
sergeant. SO to maneuver the fan is
an exercise totally unknown to the
United States. 1t opens, shuts, re-
turns in .heir fingers so quickly as to
produce strong current of air Two





ladies sat behind my son in the thea
ter, ard Piled their fans with such vi
gor that he actually caught cold from
the breeze that they raised. A thor
oughly accomplished fan bearer can
give to it certain signs of intelligence
by which she can communicate what
she would hardly venture to speak out,
and by it she can give and return the
ordinary compliments of courtesy. A
Spanish lady never walks arm and arm
with a gentleman, but always walks
singly, which, it is supposed, tends to
give them that easy and graceful car
riage for which they are distinguished
As for the ladies themselves, they have
the reputation Of being beautiful; but
| must confess they did not appear to
me captivating. For one good-look-
woman on the Prado, have met ten
on the walk OF Central Park or Fifth
Avenue.