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Year: 1866

"ho CoMAENCED lT.-Senat0r howe, OF WIS
consn, thus refers to the charge that Congress
made war on the President


We accused Of having made violent war upon the
President OF the United States from the beginning the
sion down to the end Did you evidence Of made
IN the opening OF the session told by indivdu
ais that must stand by support
policy thought differently Congress thought differently
Congress thought their policy
Of the President but the constitutional duty the
President to execute the policy Of Congress Does the
Constitution prescribe hati Congress make laws and
the PRESIDENT execute them But told the President
should give us the law and Congress write 1t down"


The last sentence really describes the notions
OF the new Constitutional Union party of the
duty of the Legislature in a representative Gov
ernment. The duty of the President is to make
the law the duty of Congress is simply to record
it. When Congress presumes to legislate-that
is, when it tries not to be "on the verge of the
Government Ut is a crew of radicals and dis
unionists. The Johnsonians very properly think
that Congress cannot plead ignorance of its linn
itations as an excuse for its usurpations, since
Louis Napoleon and Bismarck have clearly shown
that the legislature of nation is not a co-ordi-
nate but decidedly subordinate department of
its Government The object of the johnson par
ty in the recent and coming State elections was
to have representatives chosen who thus under
stand the exceedingly limited nature of their
powers. They must be men who can follow
I" Ny Policy ;" blindly through all its contradic-
tions, who can veer as the President veers, and
who shall only need to see the magic initials,
NJ. p on a measure, in order to be satisfied of its
expedience and justice.
Year: 1866

MARROW EscAPE.-As lady was stepping from
The Grand Trunk cars at Yarmouth depot on Satur-
day last, while the train was in motion, her hoop
caught and she was thrown under the cars. Several
men who her at once caught hold OF her and kept
her from being crushed by the wheels until the train
could be stopped, when she was relieved from her
perilous situation. - .se... .
Year: 1866

"a A Georgia correspondent Of the n. 7.
Wars says that "the people OF the South feel
that they have already been deceived into
making too many unavaling concessions.
Among these concessions WAS the repudiation
OF the honest debts contracted BY the States
during the war, and the ratification Of the
constitutional amendment abollshtng slavery,
neither one OF which would now be made
with the present lights before them" No
doubt Of that! twas only Federal bayo-
nets that brought them back 10 the Union.
1t will be the part Of prudence for them not
to uecessitate further use Of the bayonet to
keep them in 1t. As the "present lights !"
are the ouly ones they will see for long
time to come, they will do well to steer their
course BY them. Any other light is false
one, and Will inevitably lead them neainst
the same Federal bayoncts they have been
cnccunte1ing for four years past. They can
Judge Of the result from past experience.
Year: 1866

Observation-Disclosures are continually
occurring on Main street on account of the
insecure manner in which the small gra-
tings on the sidewalks covering the coal.
cellars are fastened. On yesterday two
gentlemen were seriously injured by step.
ping into these man.traps. The police are
usually quick enough in ferretting out
any violation Of the city ordinances; and
we wish that they would Immediately re-
port every man upon whose property there
Is such man.trap as we have mentioned.
After going through . four-years war we
do not desire to ignominiously break our
blessed neck by falling down a cellar.
Year: 1866

THE REp0RTED DISSERTATION or THE
GRAVE OF TIE SoS or PRESIDENT DAVIS
Our city contemporaries were woefnlly
indignant on Saturday morning, and called
down troubles without number upon the
head OF some miserable man, woman, or child
who was stated to have stolen the memorial
stone from the grave of little Joseph Davis
at Hollywood Cemetery. Their anger was
natural enough. The memory of Joseph
Davis is, by his name, his lineage, and the
melancholy circumstances Of his death,
peculiarly dear to every Southern heart,
and no word of censure or reproach could
be too severe If any one had dared to out
rage our tenderest feelings by desecrating
his modest grave. Our contemporaries Of
the Richmond press were, however, for
once caught mapping. The stone has not
been stolen, but has been removed to the
stone yard of MesSrs. Rogers j. Miller, In
order that an error in the inscription may
be corrected 50 that in few days it may
be expected to be again found In Its old
position.


We have no monopoly of information,
but if any of our contemporaries are in
doubt as to the authenticity of any "local
items" which they may collect, they had
better call at our Office, where We will take
pleasure in setting them right without fee,
charge, or other compensation than the
satisfaction of having done good and
charitable deed.
Year: 1866

TIE PROBLEM OF MATRrNoSY.-The let
ter of our fair correspondent "Rose In
reply to our article upon the problem of
matrimony has been very generally read
and admired, and 1t seems to be conceded
on every side that she has completely dis
proved every assertion that we had the te-
merity to make.


It has always been our wish and desire
to give place to the ladies, and we now
humbly confess all our errors and bow our
selves meekly before their foOtstool. We
have compiled for ourselves new creed
We believe that ladies are always sincere
and true-that they never flirt or play the
coquette-that they have no capricious de.
votion to iashion-that they never jilt or dis
card any One-that they never form an en-.
gagement just to have the pleasure OF
breaking it-that they do not want to get
married-that they never quarrel-that
they never get out Of temper or tell
stories-that they had rather live in cot
tage where love is than in palace where
strife and discomfort abide-that they are
perfect, faultless, and irreproachable, pos
sessiug all the graces and beauties OF an
angel, and being free from every stain that
dishgures the characters Of unfortunate
male humanity.


All our doubts and discomfort are over
We are not blue, not unhappy, not misera-
BILE, not discarded, but We remain in con-
dition Of perfect bliss, and everything in
our life now seems cOuleeir de Rose!
Year: 1866

DIsoRDERLY WOMEN on THE STREETS AT
NIGHT-A FEATHER IN THE Car OF THE
CocKADE CITY.-The Mayor of Petersburg,
as we learn from the letter of our corre-
spondent in that city, issued a proclama-
tion on Saturday morning requiring the
police to arrest all women, white as we'll
as black, who may be found on the streets
without male escort after 10 O'Clock at
night, and who are unable to give good
account of themselves.


This is an admirable order; and we have
already urged the Mayor of Richmond to
issue a similar one in this city. For
once the "Cockade City" is ahead of u.s.,
and this step in the right direction is
doubtless due to the suggestions of our
energetic and patriotic contemporary of
the Inder. Richmond must not appear to
be careless and Indifferent in the suppress
sion of vice and immortality; and we again
call upon the Mayor to issue proclamation
for the arrest of all unprotected females
found upon the streets after 10 O'Clock at
night.
Year: 1866

Oft in search of my horse, expecting a
grizzly bear to make his appearance from
every clump of bushes that passed. AZ
ter Il tramp of several miles l was fortu-
nate to find my horse, whose lariat Lad
become entangled around some shrubs
near which he had stopped to feed and,
mounting him bare-backed, l turned my
head toward where l had left my saddle
and other mpeiimenta, nor was | sorry,
soon after sunrise the following morning, to
see the long avenue of stately live oaks.
which line the road is YOU approach the
mission Of San jose.
Year: 1866

TIE MYsrERIHs o. STREET OPENNaR-A society
Gently formed called the West Side Association will
hold meeting a the Everett Rooms corner Of Broad
way and Thirty fourth street, on Monday evening,
for the purpose Of making public the results OF an
animation into the mysteries Of openings lately
inaugurated by gentlemen connected with the or
ganization- The members OF the association
are in favor OF the improvement Of the
lands lying west OF Eighth avenue ana north
of street, but not satisfied that the labor
be shall cost taxpayers one hundred per cent
or even nifty per cent, more than the work ID actually
worth The alleged frauds and pecuations OF those who
have been within tho ring and have conducted the OPEN
ing OF several different and thoroughfares dur
Ing tho last few years. will be completely demonstrated
at the proposed meeting by the acs and figures drawn
from authentic and official sources.


MORMON ANSUERsARy.-A number Of tho proselytes
of Brigham Young, who chanced to be in the city on
Friday Of last week. dned together at the Metropolitan
Hotel to celebrate the birthday Of Brother Brigham
They also sent the President OF all the Mormons
gratuatory message by telegraph, after their meal ex
pressing their kind regards and esteem for him and the
hope that he might reign in Utah for many happy
healthy years.


An INyBRNAL MACHINE DISCOVERED IN MERcER STREET.
Irs FAILURE ExrLoDE-NoBoDy HURr-About eleven
O'Clock Friday night Xavier Hullsta keeper Of
taurant in Mercer street, discovered small cigar box
lying in the hallway Of the premises, and after watching
the box for few minutes his suspicious excited


carful examination OF the suspicious package revealed
the fact that 1t contained nearly two pounds Of
powder, which removed through a small
hole which appeared in the bottom Of it.
The powder being extracted from the box. the
loose and raised, when 10 discovered that num-
Der Of matches had been placed between two strips Of
sandpaper and attached to the cover Of the box by
small cord large wire spring, such as is used BY
uphosterers was pressed into the box tightly
that when II should be opened the spring would
fly up with force, thus bringing the matches in
violent contact with the sandpaper, and thus pro-
duce an explosion. Had the box been opened
In the usual manner an explosion must inevitably have
occurred and loss of life cnsued. No clue to the per-
sons who placed this internal machine in the premises
has been discovered but Captain Mills, of the Eighth
Precinct has the matter under consideration II is sup
posed the real object OF the villains TO fire the
premises and alarm and panic for the purpose
of robbing the restaurant and stores adjoining.
Year: 1866

oeivsd from customs by slight reduction Of
the dulles, while an increase now will only
benefit those who have goods on hand and the
New England manufacturers It may be that
this Is the class that Congress desires to enrich
to the detriment Of all others. II seems to us
that the people Of the West must very soon
open their eyes to the effect Of the schemes FOR
the negro and the high protective tariff pro-
jects which New England men are leading the
representatives from that section into. Sooner
or later this must create q disgust for those
Western Congressman who have thus been led
to support measures 80 antagonistic to the
real interests Of their constituents.
Year: 1866




PROPOSED LEGISLATION on THE TARIPF.-It is
reported that the Committee OF Ways and Means
have nearly completed now tariff bill and
will report it to Congress as soon as the recon-
struction amendments 10 the constitution are
disposed of. Ii Is understood that many i'm
portant changes will be made and that the i'm
post duties will be largely increased on many
articles, especially on all those classes which
are manufactured in New England. II this
supposition proves true there can be but one
solution Of the action OF the committee, and
that is that New England ideas are controlling
the legislation on this subject the same as on
the question Of the negro. 1t must be very con-
soling to the agricultural interests Of the West
to see their representatives follow the lead Of
the New England fanatics in their efforts to
prevent restoration Of the country and thus in
a measure diminish the trade with the Lower
Mississippi, and then, on the top Of that, en-
dorse the schemes brought forward TO protect
New England manufactures from competition.
1t is bad enough for the Western representa-
tives to oppose the adjustment OF the South
and thus reduce the demand in the Lower Mis-
sissippi for the product Of the Upper But
when they come to add to this disadvantage
an increase Of the tariff which adds to the
profits Of the New England manufacturers and
increases the cost to the Western commerce,
the great mass Of the people in that section
must, we think, become convinced that this is q
little too much OF New England rule.


The idea which appears to be in vogue with
the tariff tinkers is that the duties must be in
creased for the purpose Of protection. This Is
an erroneous policy, and the experience OF the
past has shown that it is fraught with great
evil. The only principle upon which q tariff
can be adjusted Is that Of revenue to the gov
ernment. II should be fixed at those rates
that will secure the largest amount OF
revenue. This cannot be accomplished
by either the low duties of the free
traders or the high tariff Of the
protectionists. The medium policy Is the only
safe one TO pursue. A too low tariff will cut
OF the receipts Of the government very much
needed, while large increase Of the present
rate will encourage smuggling and increase
the price Of goods TO the people without any
additional benefit to the government We be-
leve that mach larOer revenue will be re-
Year: 1866

QUARANTINE AND DIFFICULTIES OF THE BOARD
OF HEALm.-The meetings Of the Metropolitan
Board of Health have developed most unfor-
tunate state of things with regard 70 quaran-
tine. The Commissioners are active and doing
all they can to save both this city and the sur
rounding country as well as the lives Of the i'm
migrants from cholera; but so many obstacles
are thrown in their way that they are compelled
to complain Of their efforts being paralyzed.
To save the lives Of those afflicted and to pre-
vent the disease spreading among others and
through the country, II is necessary to have
quarantine station at which the immigrants can
be landed and where they can bc properly
treated, before letting them loose among the
community. There are several places in the
vicinity Of the lower bay adapted for such a
quarantine station and where there would be
no danger TO the few Inhabitants living not
far from those places They may be found on
Long Island. Staten Island. Sandy Hook. Coney
Year: 1866

Island, and probably at other spots. But the
trouble has been that the Health Commission
ers have met with the most determined ro-
sistance everywhere. A few property holders
or few inhabitants living near have put their


own interests or supposed interests against tho
welfare Of the whole community. They have
become unnecessarily alarmed and excited. It
has been shown very clearly that there is no
danger from cholera II the immigrants can be
separated from those affected on board ship
and both them and the patients be properly
cared for, their clothing changed and those
purifying measures be adopted which the
Health Commissioners wish to adopt


The question now Is, what il to be donef
Ships are arriving with the disease on board,
and although there is no immediate danger to
the city, and need be no danger ifproper care be
taken, something must be done at once to
establish suitable quarantine station. HUI
manity to the immigrants and safety to ourselves
demand this. The Health Commissioners must
boldly take whatever place suits them best.
The laws Of the State and of the general gov
ernment will enable them to do this Let them
not delay therefore, but procure the quarantine
station at once, and if an armed force be neces-
sary to sustain their action lot them call upon
the Governor OF the State or the federal au-
thorities for protection. This Is the only way
to settle the difficulty and it is useless as well
as dangerous to delay action expecting to set
tie 1t in any other manner.
Year: 1866

The Yachting SeaSOn-FrOSpcCto OF an


International Race.


The yachting season will be formally in
augured on the 18th inst by the annual ocean
regatta from Owls Head around the eight
ship of Sandy Hook. Entries for this race
will be received until the 18th inst, and a
steamer will be provided, as usual, for the
members of the Yacht Club. On the following
Tuesday, the 10th inst, the second annual re-
view Of the squadron will take place at the
Horse Shoe. A steamer will convey the men,
bers and their fair friends to the anchorage
and will remain in attendance upon the yachts.
The yacht captains will send their boats to the
steamer for the guests, and if the weather be
favorable q couple of hours will be spent in
sailing about. The yachts will then execute
various manGuvres by signal, and the review
will conclude with sumptuous collation.. Thus
it will be seen that the new programme which
proved SO popular last year will again be
adopted. There will be regatta for the
yachtsmen and a review for the ladies. AS
the club is now in the best possible trim and
has been reinforced by nearly dozen new
vessels, we may expect splendid display
upon these occasions and during the squadron
cruise later in the summer.


But however pleasant the regatta, review
and squadron cruise may be, our yachtsmen
are fully prepared and very anxious for more
severe and exciting contests. Several ocean
matches are already talked of and particulars
will be announced so soon as the preliminaries
are arranged. In spite Of the Fenian war,
there is also some prospect Of an international
race English yachtsmen have ut last been in
duced to remember that the America once won
. cup at Cowes and that this trophy is held
by the New York Yacht Club as challenge to
yachts of all nations. Stirred by the rccollec-
ton of these facts the Englishmen are be-
ginning to talk about coming over here and
taking the cup back. They will be heartily
welcome and will find dozen Americans
ready to outstrip them. Indeed, it Is sur
prising that they have not presented themselves
long before this. American yachts are by no
means strange in English waters; but we have
not yet seen one of the racing yachts Of old
England In our bay. II they do not como soon
our cnterprising yachtsmen will grow tired OF
waiting and will go over to England to bring
home another trophy. We understand, how
ever, that John Van Buren, who is now
In Europe, has = semioficial mission in
regard to this matter, and If be be met by
the Enalishmen in spirit that corresponds
with our own, the international match will be
easily arranged. This would give unprece-
dented eclat to the yachting season and entitle
Mr.. Van Buren to the thanks Of all yachtsmen
the world over.
Year: 1866

at the bottom Of this Fenian movement upon
Canada. The movement, too, will rekindle
the idea into warmer glow wherever the
news is waited by the winds against an Irish
man. Hence, though Sweeny may fail in his
immediate objects, his daring adventure will
at least excite . new agitation of the Irish
question, to which the great impending events
In the Old World may bring righteous and
satisfactory settlement
Year: 1866

. RICHMOND, Va Oct q


1t has been definitely ascertained to-day that
no term of the United States Circuit Court
will be held here this month. The June term
was illegal, and consequently the adjournment
to this day was Invalid.


The opinion is expressed here that the coun-
sci of Davis will ere long test the efficacy of the
writs of habeas corpus awarded by Judge Ly-
want to make application it is expected that
the Bar of Richmond will hold a meeting to
discuss the propriety of that proceeding on the
part of one of their number
Year: 1866

NEWSPAPER ENLARGKMENT-The Boston
Transcript made its appearance on the 1stinst.
enlarged by the addition offour columns of
reading matter. The change was necessitated
by the increasing demands made by the times
on the attention of journalists, and by the
pressure on its advertising columns. The Tran
script is now very handsome sheet. 1t is a
live paper, and we wish it a continuance of the
prosperity which has compelled the present
Year: 1866

OUR Conviction, previously expressed, that
the Steam Refined Soap win supplant all old
er brands of hard soap for domestic use in the
market is receiving vefiacation. The quality
of the material, the skill of manufacture, the
economy in use, and the reasonable price,
place Messrs. Leathe & Cores manufacture
beyOnd connection
Year: 1866

THEATRE-Full houses are the order Of the
evening and the interest manifested last week
is maintained. This evening the play eff Rosi-
ma Meadows and the farce of Loan of Lover
will be produced. g.
Year: 1866

WE learn very pleasant affair came off at
the office of the Western Union Telegraph Co,
in this city last evening, upon Mr.. O. L. Good
wins assuming the duties of assistant chief
operator goodly number of the fraternity
being present, after an interchange of friendly
congratulations, a sumptuous repast was serv-
ed, and all separated with the most genial feel.
Year: 1866

all the aid you can, and if she sinks, at
least let us 20 down with her.


He is not pleased with the recent pro-
ceedings at Philadelphia


We can expect nothing from the Gov
ernment of the United States, whatever
party may be in power The Conven-
ton at Philadelphia-where the North
and the South, burying the past, were
to re-establish liberty, equality, fratern-
iiy-has declared the platform upon
which the Conservatives propose to en-
ter the next canvass. la the declaration
of principles, which compose that plat
form. see it announced that the brave
soldiers and sailors who suppressed the
rebellion are entitled to the thanks Of
the nation; that the debt incurred in
that holy crusade is to be sacred, and
that all Confederate debts are null and
void. We pension the men who forged
our letters, but the soldiers Of the South
men with empty sleeves or on crutches,
such as are seen around me now--are to
be branded as outlaws, rebels and trait
ers. The fostering hand of paternal
Government for which they fought, like
their hopes, are dead, and they are
thrown on the cold charity OF the world.
Year: 1866

At meeting recently held at St Louis,
for the purpose of forming a historical
society, the elders Of the city related
many "reminiscences Of the old times,
among which was the following ssory OF
the pirate Laftte:


In those days were three men in the
village who used to recount their adven-
lures with the pirate as members OF has
crew. They were once chased by an
English man-of-war Broadside after
broadside was fired at the pursuer--every
inch of canvass was spread to the wind
and every maneuver known to accom-
plished seamen was executed in vain
the Englishmen was fast overhauling
them, and their shot and grape told fear
fully.


Lafitte himself was wounded in the
leg. he jumped into barrel half
full of -four to staunch the blood, and
from that position waved his sword above
his head in defiance and encouragement
to his men. Still the man-of-war was
gaining on them, and pouring storms Of
fire into them and their rigging Soon
the shot gave out Charge the guns
with dollars and doubloons cries La
fitte from the -four barrel, and in they
went, for there we're plenty Of them on
board. The Englishman received the
dose, and amazed and cmfounded at the
extreme novelty Of the missiles, wore
around and quit the action. The pirate
escaped.