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Year: 1866

The ELECTION IN WARREN COUNTY
That sterling old patriot, ASA FALKNER,
was elected on Saturday last to tho
Legislature to supply his own vacancy,
by almost unanimous vote of his peo-
pie. The Radicals thought they would
close him out by running two against
him. The wisdom of this manoeuvrc
very well illustrates their ability in 9th
er respects. We are happy to an
nouncc that one of them received thr-
ty-fvc votes and the other fifteen
There are just forty-iive votes in War
rem county for the President and the
Constitution. The rest are all right
Union and Imerican.
Year: 1866

WHEN this celebrated navigator was
crossing the Atlantic, after his first dis
covery of America, he encountered a
dreadful storm. Noprospect of deliver
encc appearing, the sailors abandoned
themselves to despair, expecting every
moment to be swallowed up. The feel
ings of Columbus at the time are best eX-
pressed in one ofhis own letters.


" | would" says he, "have been less
concerned for this misfortune, had been
alone in the danger, both because my
life is debt that | owe to the Supreme
Creator, and because l have at other
times been exposed to the most immi-
ncnt hazard. But what gave me in
finite grief and vcXation was, that after
it had pleased our Lord to give me faith
to undertake this enterprise, in which
l had now been so successful, that my
opponents would have been convinced,
and the glory of your highness and the
extent your territory increased by me,
it should please the Divine Majesty to
stop all by my death. All this would
have been more tolerable, had it not
been attended with the loss of tn ose
men whom l had carried with me, upon
promise of the greatest prosperity; who,
seeing themselves in such distress, ours :
ed not only their coming along with me,
but fear and awe for me which prevent
ed them from returning, as they often
had resolved to have done. But besides
all this, my sorrow was greatly increas-
ed by recollecting that / had left my
two sons at school at Cordova, destitute
of friends in foreign country, where it
could not in all probability be known
that | have done such services as might
induce your highness to remember
them"
Year: 1866

Men do not leap the hill of virtue in
moment, nor do they descend into the
valley of death or pit of vice in an in
Stant. You took up your newspaper this
morning, dear reader. The cruelty you
shudder at--the wife-beating, the mur-
der-think you these have q sudden in
spiration" No! they are the outcome of
habits, Of thought, action, of long and
steady preparation. You see the volcanic
fame you see the smouldering embers {;
you see the broken bridge; you did
not see the little madrepOres eating into
the timber. Even in these great sins it
has been "here a little and there lit
tIn -
Year: 1866

THE Telegraph this morning an
nounces no new Office conferred upon
General Dix. At present he is only
Minister to the Hague, Minister to
Paris, and Naval Officer at New York.
Either is better than the privilege of be-
ing beaten for Governor.
Year: 1866

SPECIAL NOTICE. We would call the atten-
tion bf Of our readers to the Grover & Baker Ma
chimes. Their reputation is too we'll established
for us to attempt word in their favor but
would advise any person wanting reliable Fam
ly Sewing Machine, to investigated these before
buying. "a word TO the wise is sufficient"


THE GREAT BLOOD MEDICINEs.-Let every man,
woman and child in our country learn, that Lee
Doyens Family Medicines are the best in use.


See advertisement on fourth page.
Year: 1866

MEDICAL ADVICE.-Dr. VIM. X. Doherty's
Medical and Surgical Institute is becoming a sine
oua non to the welfare of our State and health
of our citizens; and his rapidly spreading reputa-
ton although it may excite surprise, is but the
SIGNAL of skill and follows as the natural effect
of such cause. We are personally acquainted
with gentlemen who had suffered for years under
chronic disease, and who had taken advantage Of
every available means that promised relief, but
without success, until they called upon Dr. Do
hery. who in an incredibly short space of time,
has given them entire relief. 1t is gratifying to
announce this fact, because the Doctor is gen
tlcman who seeks. not by defamation of others.
to establish his reputation, or to rear the super
structure of his own upon the ruin OF anothers
fame. The Doctor conducts his Institute in snch
manner that must be gratifying to all his pa
ticnts. He examines, advises and recommends
without charge, and the patient after hearing
his terms for treatment, can accept or reject at
pleasure In no case does the Doctor make Il
charge unless he effects cure. This, he is able
to do. because he feels the confidence which long
experience has given, and no doubt the consola.
ton which appertains to that confidence. Per
sons afflicted with either acute chronic disease
would do we'll TO consult the Doctor; at all events
it can do no harm, as for consultation he asks no
fec; nor does he insist on obedience TO his advice
unless the patient places himself under his care.
His Offices on Sacramento street, opposite the
Pacific Mail Steamship Offices. f. News.
Year: 1866

nIPTIlERIA. is an exceedingly malignant in
~ famation OF the throat, with general dcpres-
sion of the system. which progresses rapidly t. Il
fatal termination if it is not relieved This dis
ease is so active and so dangerous that | would
advise all persons who are attacked with it to
give this Medicine trial.


My Medicine may be used in any condition, or
for the youngest child without harm. No per-
son need fear TO swallow the Wash it is entirely
free from poison but it is best in all cases to spit
out all the slime can be got up:


My Medicines are labelled, and none arc gcnu-
inc unless my signature is attached to the same
The medicines were patented August 10th, 1864
by Mrs. NJ. A. Ragsdale.


present for the consideration of the public
the following
Year: 1866




The newlv elected State officers were duly installed ID
their respective offices to-day with appropriate ceremonies
The morning opened inauspiciousy with high wind and
heavy rain but before noon clouds broke away and the
dav was ali that could desired for the celebration OF the
occasion. Soon after noon the parade commenced ana
upward of 1900 men under arms were reviewed on me
Green by Gen Uayley the Governor elect after when te
procession was formed and the Governor and state officers
we're escorted through the principal streets OF the city to
the State House where the oath m olce was administered


Gov Hawey then delivered his Inaugural Message before
the Senate and House of Representatives IN JOINT Con-
pcntion -----.----


The Message is short and dwells mostly on matters Of
State interest. He suggests tnat the SohsutulionAi
small class of citizens, who have been denied It, because
Of their color since the ?ear 1918 which amendment was
rejected last year. heagan submitted to the electors OF he
State IN a scasOnabe time.


With reference to Federal relations he remarked that the
heart of he nation ougs the day of restoration when
every all its parts shall be performing Its natural
functions the great system without external
restraint but lie adds that the country will never con-
sent that any but loyal men shall receive ITS favor or s
sm0ag its rulers that the nation has right to examine
fully INTO the new State organizations and to learn the
purns of the rulers and test their legislative action by
the security and happiness enjoyed by the unquestonaby
loyal smong their people. lie suggests that something
further may be needed forfy the future Of the Rcpub
lie and upon this be would the Legislative branch Of
the Federal Government decide speedily, but thoughtfny
and s0lndy the question OF universal sGnragc lie
says there will be immeiae and great inequalities and
certain PROMISE Of future agatons and commissions If
the entire population Of the lately lnsnrgent States
be incuded in the basis of Federal representation,
while 40O0 900 remain excluded from even the hope OF
becoming voters. lie claims that the nation should de.
mand the sodgmcnt that the war had destroyed
the doctrine of secession; and should immunity
any taxation for the payment OF The Rebel debts and
guarantee full protection everywhere for all persons of
whatever race color The nation, he says, has won
things They not indemnity for the past but
security for the future. They not for the party but
for mankind and essential to the aud glory o.
a ChistiEn and democratic government
Year: 1866

.ho ers, nlace. we assume it TO be an axiom that
,ho ,eope Of this City have no confidence whatever


-. borostv of the Common Council or OF the Board
&c s,,orvsors Both bodies are rotten and, il neces-
sorr We can prove it. They must be closely watched
and checked otherwise the wealth and resources oi
our people will be irttered away


The Board Of Revision was a measure calculated to
eecrre an honest and economical administration OF
municipal affairs. Ii was measure calculated also
to obtain large revenue from the property owned by
tbe City-tus greatly reducing the burdens Of taxa
ton. To prove our assertions, let the measure speak
for itself:


srcox usie it necessary for the Board Of Revision 70
Sad1ed sR fgs5 sHS y fS18G aon "D'' Tue ""0' ''


SIC 10 enacted bIt every contrac. not thus confirmed


SEC II enacted that no real OF easeho property belonging
to the City should be sold leased without the sale OF tease
being confirmed by the Board Of Revision. .


SIC ~ enacted that all contracts for purchasing or s
property for the City be confirmed by the Board OF lie
SIC IS enacted sat tho Boaric Revision should possess
All the sudr powers Of the Board OF Supervisors OF the
Common Counch and Of the Department Of Finance.


SIC II enac ed that the Board Of Revision should submit
proposed eIpepure for the ensuing year the purpose Of
carry ing on tie City and County Governments


These sections, the synopsis Of which we have
given above. comprise all the main features of a
measure which Tie Times. after its usual manner,
thinks proper to stigmatize as Vigilance Com
mitee;" and it is for opposing a measure so fraught
with good to the City Of New-York that it bestows
so many praises upon Senator Lent.


Wherein this measure partakes of the nature of
Vigilance Committee we cannot see. We confess
that Board OF Revision, with the powers conferred
by the above sections, would, no doubt, exercise
great vigilance in protecting the interest Of the tax
payers Of this City; and this is the very vigilance
would ourselves from the corruponiss and their
allies who rule Us


This =" Board of Revision was in fact nothing more
than an Auditing Board, similar to the Auditing
Board of the ate. Ii was intended to operate, aud
would have acted a check to the lavish reckless,
graced our City. And it is this good measure for
form that The Times calls Vigilance Committee"
and praises Senator Lent for opposing.


Ii is true that the " Board of Revision " found no
sympathy from Mr. Lent nor are we aware that any
other measure introduced into the Senate looking for
reform found in him a friend


If We are misnfOrmed, we are willing to have light
furnished u.s.


The only point is, would the Governor have ap-
pointed such men as manage to get elected in this
City


We know that the " Board of Revision" and the
" Board Of Public Works both good measures for
our City-met with no sympathy from Senator Lent,
and We trust City readers will recollect it here
after
Year: 1866

The First Session Of the Thir,, Ninth Com


xrcss.


The country will feel a sensation OF great
relief with the news that Congress has ad-
journed sine die, and that unless the President
may think at, under some unexpected circum-
stance, to call an extra session, we shall be
troubled no more with the doings Of this cor
rupt, prongate and expensive Congress until
the first Monday in December next From the
first Monday in December last down TO the
adjournment OF the 2sth Of July, a period Of
eight months, we have had . campaign, on
the part Of Congress, against the administra-
ton and the constitution az IL In" without
anything approaching a parallel in the
history Of the country. In the outset. from the
heavy majority Of the radicals in each house,
and from their bold radical and revolutionary
policy and purposes then avowed, there we're
good reasons for serious spprehopsions - to
the continuance Of our popular institutions.
But President johnson. against even radical
Congress Of two-thirds in each house, has
proved himself tower Of strength in behalf Of
the constitution, 70 that after this irrepressi-
BILE conflict Of eight months Of active fighting
he stands the master of the situation - the
champion Of the people and the Union.


"The cohesive power Of the public plunder'
has been tried to its utmost tension by the
radicals Of the two houses, and II has failed TO
serve their purposes Their system Of South
ern reconstruction, originally designed for the
indefinite exclusion OF the lately rebellious
States from the government, has been defeated
by the President Compelled first 70 adopt his
policy in their propositions for IN amendment
Of the constitution, they have next found II
expedient to yield to him in the matter Of the
dispcnsstion OF his patronage and to abandon
the design Of the intractable Stevens OF hold
ing one or both houses on guard through all
the recess ill December. The movement for
the johnson National Union Convention OF
August, In Philadelphia, unquestionably had
much 10 do with this sudden rush to business
in Congress and this hurrying TO sn adjourn
mcnt The radicals, especially Of the House
Of Representatives, In view of this convention,
speedily began TO realize the necessity Of an
early return homeward Tor the purpose Of
holding their ground among their constituents,
" possible, against the reacsing tide Of public
| opinion.


In October and November, upon the issues
between this Congress and the administration,
the bulk Of new House Of Representatives Is
70 be elected. The practical Union policy Of
The administration has been amply defined In
President Jobnson's Southern restoration
measures, and In his vetoes Of The obnoxious
Year: 1866

have been In the service of the rebel govern


ment, and were taken by Judge Holt, but


that "several Of the witnesses, upon being


brought before the committee, retrscted entire


ly the statements which they had made in their


afidavits, and stated that their testimony, as
given originally, was false in every particular"


The committee have, therefore, relied upon
scraps Of evidence found in the letters and
documents among the rebel archives. They do
not claim to present data and facts that would
convict Davis on the assassination charge in
court Of justice, but to have obtained sufi-
cient to justify them in their opinion in coming
to the conclusion that the investigation should
be continued. The committee were evidently
anxious to convict Davis as q confederate Of
Booth; and, failing, they propose that the
Executive take up the search for the evidence
required. Mr.. Boutwell's report is rehash Of
old testimony, in convenient shape for radi-
cal electioneering purposes; but as to the how,
when and where Davis is or ought to be tried,
this report leaves US exactly where we were
before. 1t is long story practically amount
ing to nothing.
Year: 1866

Important War News from Europe.


The war news by the Peruvian TO July 20 is
incompletely reported by the telegraph. From
it we are enabled to gather the important facts
that Prussia, at the very gates Of Vienna, had
offered terms to Austria; had granted her an
armistice Of FIVE days to consider the PROPOSE
tons, and that Austria had positively declined
TO accept the proposals. The details Of this
news will be looked for with intense interest.
In all probability the war is to continue with
increased vigor. Large armies are being
rapidly concentrated before Vienna, and the
battle which is yet to be fought for the capital
and tho empire promises to be tho bloodiest Of
the campaign.


In the meantime the late declarations of
Russia as to the proper conduct Of aeutral
Powers have produced an effect In Paris, and .
government organ, in the confidence of Napo-
leon, announces in very positive language that
France has no intention of becoming an armed
mediator in the conflict With q wholesome
dread of each other, France and Russia cry to
each other, Hands off," and the central Powers
Of Europe are to fight the matter out, the neu-
trail Powers standing ready and prepared to
prevent either becoming dangerously powerful.
The RESIGNATION OF SECRETARY Harlan
Mr.. Harlan, Secretary of the Interior, has at
last resigned his position in the Cabinet, and
the President has appointed ex-senator Brown
ing, Of Illinois, as his successor. Ii may be
truly said Of Mr.. Harlan that nothing in his
official career 80 becomes him as the leaving
oft. Although known to be politically op-
posed to the President he continued to retain
his portfolio in defiance Of the ordinary rules
of honor and Of custom. A weak man, with
no influence in or out OF his party, he was used
by the radicals as their tool, and served them
to the extent Of his small ability; but even
they will scarcely regret his withdrawal. With
Messra Dennison aud Speed, he set an exam
pie Of adhering to Office in spite OF every con-
sideration OF principle and consistency which
all other public men will do well not to fol-
low. He goes into the Senate next March,
but will hardly escape his Inerited cbscurity
even there.


composed partly Of new men and partly Of the
old material. Messrs. Seward, Welles and
McCulloch are not expected to resign. About
Mr.. Stanton doubts are expressed on all sides.
One day the radicals claim him, and the next
day he In said to be writing letter in favor Of
the Philadelphia Convention. If he be opposed
to the President he ought certainly to resign,
and if he be friendly tos the President he
ought to resign also, as the greatest service he
could do Mr.. Johnson. Whether half-and-
half Cabinet like this will be as strong and rs
efficient as an entirely new one, drawn directly
from the people and based upon the great
issues Of the day, Is question which We shall
not at present discuss. But al any rate Sccre-
tary Harlan's resignation is o good thing, and
Secretary Stsnton's would be even better
Year: 1866

An Act to secure Freedom to all Persons within


the Territories of the United States.


Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States of America
in Congress assembled, That from and after the
passage of this act there shall be neither slavery
Year: 1866

These wonderful Medicines familiar to the people
that but little Endorsement of their Physc need be
made. The Pills of Dr. Maggiel contain mineral They
do grpe they not eneebe system by extreme
purging. They universal in creating
Year: 1866

TIE END OF ALL TuINGs.-Rev. Dr.,
Cummings, we see by late literary an
nouncemcnts in London, is about to put to
press another book entitled "The Sound
ing of the last trumpet, or the Last Woe."
The Doctor in this work kindly postpOnes
the day Of doom till 1870. As all his pre-
drctions heretofore have been melancholy
failures, so we may humbly hope that the
one he now puts forth is equally wide OF
the mark. While there is room for rea-
sonable doubt that the world is growing
any better as it is growing older, yet,
there are so many incorrigible people IN 1t
who may reform, if they are given an ex-
tension of time, one could but wish, II on
" for their sakes, that the Doctors dole
full prophecy, in this, As in previous IN
stances, is but the dismal phantasy OF q
sickly brain,
Year: 1866

This house is large well furnished. and conveniently
located to accommodate the travel both by river and
on Wheels and the proprietor will spare pains tG
make it a comfortable home for all guests. Stages ar
rive and depart daily. Old
Year: 1866

[Frem the New York Journal of Commerce.]


There was common form Of expression, fre


auently heard in our day, that the Constitu-
ton ought to secure to every man all the rights
Of a citizen. Too many accept the remark as
a truisn, forgetting that the Constitution was
never devised for any such purpose. The; Coy
ernment under which every American citizen
lives, and which it's hoped will in time secure
the highest measure Of liberty and equality Of
which man is capable, is a Government Of
States united for certain specified objects in
one Union" The Constitution of the United
States was not designed to embody a general


protection of the citizen rights. 1t was never
meant to be Bill Of Rights The Constitu-
tion OF each State is a constituent partIof the
Government under which the ctizenlives. Tbe
rights defined and defended by State law are as
high and holy5ass the rights defined and defend


ed by the Constitution of the United States.
The common error of the radical politicians to-


day is in imagining that the Constitution of the
United States is an instrument designed to
cover and protect every known right of the
citizens of the several States Wherever they
see a personal interest which they desire to have
ratified by their standard, they propose to do it
by United States law. The theory of the Gov


has been heretofore to keep the Individual citi-
zen as far as possible from the immediate action
OF national law, and to leave him to feel prima-
rlly the pressure and restraint Of State law 1t
was not substitute for the Decarationot In
dependence that the ramers Of the Constitu-
ton devised They created Union for specific
purposes, and every power of government not
necessary to those specific purposes they re-
served to the States. The Capitalization idea
OF the radical eadersinvolves the Wrestling from
States of those reserved powers over their own
inhabitants and the erection Of new Govern
ment at WASHINGTON which shall have power to
open streets In New York, establish markets
IN San Francisco, license hacksli in Chicago and
prescribe penalties for local offences in every
State Of the Union. .a}a42 X 4a& g.ts =. -
Year: 1866

COMMENSURATE Idaho World
says the cemeteries of Idaho contain the
concrete ruffianism which was gathering
for fifteen years on the Pacific coast. ana
which epitomizes every crime known to
man and accursed of God.
Year: 1866

IT is asserted that the Society for the
Prevention Of Cruelty to animals, re-
Gently organized in New York city, has
arrested several fashionable young la
dies for wearing the new style of tilting
hoops, whereby they so cruelty expose
their nice calves to the public view.
Year: 1866

SEWARD boasts of the conversion of
the Copperhead party, and the Copper
heads boast of Stewards conversion to
Copperheadism Which is right? The
one man Seward, or the entire Copper
head party?
Year: 1866

SMART DoG.-The town of Astoria,
Oregon, can boast of the smartest dog
that has been heard from lately, if Van
Dustan tells the truth about his canine.
W hile visiting Tillamock Beach this
summer. the dog was troubled very
much with feas, and had become tired
of scratching He was discovered one
day hunting around the house for some
thing, and finally picked up piece of
loose, soft cotton batting, and startedo off
for the beach with the cotton sticking
out of his mouth. He went to the wa
ter, slowly backing down into it, and
holding his head up so as to keep the
cotton dry The feas started for his
head and the dog kept backing into the
water, and finally there was but the
cotton out of water, when suddenly the
cotton disappeared, and the dog made
his appearance minus cotton and feas.
The cotton was picked out Of the water
and was found to be actually alive with
feas.