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Year: 1866

New YoRK, April 2-The Herald's .
Washington special says it is now ad-
mitted fhatthe resolntions guaranteeing
the Mexican Loan will pass the House
Of Representatives. The opponaRts OF
the measure concede that much. X II
understood that a number Of the MEM
bcrs will vote for itsfor the. purpose of
giving Napoleon to understand that this
country is in earnest in its endorsemeut
Of the Republic Of Mexico Thesesvotes
will in some instances be given 20 that
measure in the hope that on its passage
ID the House Napoleon will take the hint
and withdraw from thst conntfYs lt is
understood that after its passage in the
lower House, will Be held in the Senate
to see whether the French Emperor will
take the hint with0at further action BY
Congress. Both Congress and the Pres
ident are very positive and detefnined
in their opposition 10 the Imperial Mex
ican scheme. While there is no disposi-
ton to bring on any serious complica,
tions with Napoleon, there is deep de-
termination to do something that will
show him that this country will mo- snb>
NIT to any double dealing, for the reason
that the vote will be very decided in the
House. The action of the Senate will
be upon Napoleon's action after the
House has given him decided hint BY
the passage of the measure through that
body.


Mrs. JEFF Davis is understood to be
en- route to Washington, in hopes Of 90
tanning permission to visit her husband
in his prison at Fortress Monroe. She
will probably arrive in company with A
e.. Stevens in day or two. ~
' The Finance Committee of~the Sem
ate have decided TO report the. so-calIed
loan bill, in the precise shape that t.
passed the House. The report viii prob
ably be made to-day. An effort was
N 10 in the Committee to modify it, but
il failed II is considered by majority
Of the Committee to be harmless, 40 1t
is, and therefore best to pass ID without
Amendments.
Year: 1866

The CereLand PiaindeaLer turns the
following brace of lies loose to howl
down the wind through the Democratic
press of the State:


l. We hear that there is much dissatis-
faction over the proceedings of the Union
State Convention. 1t is claimed that
General Wildes was defeated for Secreta-
ry of State by the dexterity of one of the
Secretaries of the Convention, who was so
disturbed by the "noise and confusion" as
to credit Smith with votes which should
have been given TO General Wildes


2. Quite number of military gentle
men at Columbus yesterday declared that
they intended TO vote for General LeFe-
vre, the Democratic nominee for Seereta-
nv of State We have every confidence
that the gallant soldier who heads our col
umns will lead it to victory. The "boys
in blue are learning that the so-called
Unionists only honor them with the lip,
but strike them down when they have an
opportunity of substantially benefting
tbsm"


The first is not only false, but utterly
without foundation. The first ballot, lin
which changes had been made so rapidly
that it was found impossible for the Sec
retaries to note them, was set aside by
common consent. There was no thought
of charging the Secretaries with unfair
ness. Part of them were Smith, and part
Wildes men, and, we might say, ALL of
them gentLemen-if the PiaindeGler knew
what that means. They had neither the
inclination nor the power to report the re-
suit unfairly.


The second has scarcely substance
enough TO enable one to lay hold of it.
"Quite a number of military gentlemen
is very indefinite expression, in view of
the tendency of the Democratic mind TO
decorate watermelon" heroes with mill
tary titles The PlaindedLei' must be a
little more explicit. Ifit means that any
soldier or military gentleman" who was
engaged during the war in fighting armed
traitors at the front, and at the same time
fought under the banner of the Union r.
" against Copperhead traitors in the rear,
is now likely to fall into the embraces of
the party he then fought against, we may
say to the PlaiHdeaIsr mildly but firmly,
You reckon without your hOst-you emu
merate your feathered biPeds before the
process of incubation is complete. Go
TyyD,hgfS To7yy.y,gl
Year: 1866

The New York Clipper has a western
rival. The Cleveland HerOid has eutered
the lists as a sporting paper, and in an
article, yesterday, on the Congressional
canvass, it discusses the sporting aspect of
the question in the following dignifed and
manly way;


Every bet in favor of Judge Spalding-
giving odds of two 10 three to the Parsons
side-only increases the effort of those who
seek the defeat of Judge Spalding If our
friends will bet, however, they should see
the money is up"


Such talk as this needs no comment.
The flippancy with which it degrsdes the
Congressional contest to the level of a
horse-race, and talks about the sacred ex-
ereiso of the suffrages of freemen in the
slang of the cockpit, is only equalled by
the insinuation of the last sentence that
the betters for Parsons are dishonorable
while those for Spalding are immaculate.
Both are alike unworthy the attention of
a paper mindful of the deeencies of politi-
cal journalism. We turn the Herald and
its betting friends over to the attention of
the New York Clipper and the Spirit of
the Times
Year: 1866

More Personalities from the Herald.


The Herald, at its wits end for argu-
ment, has fed for its peculiar stronghold
personal abuse and SANDER An adept at
Ginging mud, it has always found its last
resort in libel. In its yesterday evenings 5
issue. having exhausted its virtuous en-
deavor 10 abstain from personalities, it
comes up to its work of defending Spald-
ing by slanderous attack upon the
friends of Mr. Parsons.


The charges of the Herald can very
speedily be disposed of. We have only
to say that they are false from beginning
to end. The allegation that the Demo-
cratic leaders are at work for Mr.. Parsons
is absurdly untrue. It is very easy for a
man to divert attention from his own
wrong-doings by charging tho same sin
upon others, and VIC suspect that it is for
this reason that the Herald is raising suth
a hue-and-cry over what it knows to be
an utterly groundless accusation.


But even if tho charges of the Herald
we're true they come with very bad grace
from the friends of Mr.. Spalding. Were
we disposed to follow the example of the
Herald, and make the present canvass one
of bitter personalities, we could very easily
point out the way in which the leading
friends of Mr.. Spalding have received
their entire promotion and influence by.
Democratic help. We could recall the
history of Mr.. Spaldings chief manager
and supporter. We could point out how
his last election to the Mayoralty-an
election which, by giving him sort of
endorsement, has placed in his hands the
influence which he is now welding in be-
half of Judge s. was achieved by the
aid of Democratic votes, in the City
Council, against the vote of twO-thirds of
the Union party. But We have no dispo-
sition to 60 into the details of these per
sonal matters. We shall endeavor to give
the Herald monopoly of this style of
weapon and TO eontine ourselves to dig
nifed and manly discussion of the politi-
cal aspects of the contest.
Year: 1866

The canal boat Buffalo was lying near
the foot of Main street, and aloRside of the
canal boat Monitor. The gale struck the
latter with terrific violence, driving her
stern into that of the Buffalo, smashing
the ends of both boats Mrs. Sarah Jane
Mallery, of Kirkville, N Y. employed as
cook on the Buffalo, was at the time lying
on the bed in the cabin, having with her
her little boy, aged two years and half
The unfortunate woman was caught be-
tween the stern of the Monitor and cabin
deck of the Buffalo, and instantly killed.
The child was slightly injured
Year: 1866

We are happy to learn by special dis
patch received yesterday morning from
Meaesille, which win be found in our az
ternoon telegraph, that Judge Pettis has
carried Crawford county for the
nomination to Congress. This does not
of course settle the matter, as there are
four counties in the Congress sienal dis
triet, each of whom has candidate in
the field. As Crawford county is the
largest county in the District, and as We
mango had the last representative, Mr.
Culver, it is fair to presume, however, that
Judge Pettis stands the best chance for
the nomination. He viii be an active
and faithful representative, and the OIL
District could send no better man than he
to represent it in Congress.
Year: 1866

The shade trees suffered sadly in the
pitiless hurricane, which wrung and
wrenched and twisted them in its titanic
grasp, and our city has lost hundreds OF
the very finest of which it boasted.
Every street is strewn with mangled
limbs or bloekaded with fallen trunks
bearing dreary testimony to the furious
violence of the tornado that ragged
fhrnnrh fharn
Year: 1866

The front section of the stables of the
United States Express Company was
prostrated in utter ruin by almost the
first stroke of the terrific blast, and buried
in its wreck MIR. Thomas T. Gould, one of
the best known and most popular en-
ployees of the company. At our latest
accounts he was insensible and his condi-
tion very precarious, but with some hope
that his injuries may not be fatal. ---
Year: 1866

The second fatal casualty was that of a
man who was killed near the Rolling


Mills at Black Rock He was standing
on the track, when car was blown
against him and he was instantly killed.
Year: 1866

President JOHNSON started on his western tour
Us that extensive preparations are being made to
give him high honor at the stations on the route
and that his journey promises TO be continued
ovation to the highest public officer of the Republic
1t is stated that General GRANT will accompany
him throughout the entire tour and the Cabinet a:
far as New York.
Year: 1866

Having left the Museum darted across the street
and proceeded Though some damp ground to the
Bangor Observatory the residence of Professor
Starlight, the celebrated astrologer, about whom
will give your readers some curious items next
week
Year: 1866

LETTER To THE PREsIDENT-HE RESIGNS HIS


BOSTON, September 3.-The Hon. Hannibal Ham.
I'm, OF Maine, who was Vice President during the
hrst Administration of President Lincoln, and was
subsequently appointed Collector of Customs at
Boston by President Lincoln, to-day tenders his
resignation to President johnson, in letter dated
August 18th, in which he says:


do not fail TO observe the movements and eff
ierts which have been made and are now being made
to organize party in the country consisting almost
exclusively of those engaged in the late rebellion,
and their allies who sought by other means to Grip
pie and embarrass the Government. These classes
of persons, with small faction of Others constitute
the organization. 1t proposes to overthrow the
Union Republican party, and to restore to power.
without sufficient guarantees for the future and pro
lection to men who have been loyar those who
sought TO destroy the Government. gave all the
influence possessed to create and uphold the Union
Republican party during the war, without the aid of
which our Government would have been destroyed
and the rebellion 8 success. With such party as
has been iuaugurated, and for such purposes have
no sympathy, nor can acquesce in its measures by
my silence. therefore tender to you my resigna-
ton of the Office of Collector of Customs for the
District of Boston and Charlestown, to take effect
from the time when a successor shall be appointed
and qualified"
Year: 1866

HAVING ADDED GREATLY TO OUR
- former extensive facilities, turning out
large number of Improved Portable Steam Engines and
Portable Circular Saw Mills Those already received and in
operation giving the most entire satisfaction There
hardly State Territory in the Union but Improved
Portable Engines and Saw Mills in All Engines
have spark srrester stack them which the sparks


We would respectfully refer the following gentlemen
and certificates for the portability, utility and practical
tons Of our Portable Steam Engines and Saw Mills:
Year: 1866

Mr.. Robert Minturn the head of the house of
Grinnell, Minturn & Co., died of paralysis at
his residence in this city, about 2 o'clock yes
terday morning in the 61st year of his age.
There was hardly man among us better
known, certainly no one more beloved for his
private virtues, or more respected for his high
toned character, his unbending integrity,
his sound judgment, and his conscientious
discharge of every public aad private duty. His
motives were probably never impeached in any
act Of his life, aud it has fallen to the lot of few
men to WELD 80 wide an influence among his
fellows in purely private position. His wealth
and influence were due 10 his own exertions and
ability. Holding wealth as trust, to the poor
his hand was always open with liberality
which had become pfoverbial, while so modest
and unassuming were his efforts to seek out and
relieve cases Of obscure suffering that the amount
of good he did was rather guessed at than
known. Patriotism with him was q passion,
and so devoted was he to the cause of
the Union that, old as he was, and feeble in
health, he had serious thoughts of taking his
sword or his musket and serving in the field.
At the outset of the war he invested large
portion of his wealth in Government Sc
curities, and the Administration never
turned to the country for pecuniary
help that it had not the immediate aid of his
clear head, his generous hand and his wide
influence. No man more clearly spprehendod
the cause of the Rebellion, and no one rejoiced
with more heartfelt joy at the destruction OF
both. When to be opposed to Slavery was ia
hold an unpopular opinion, Mr.. Mintum never
shrank from its avOwal, and one of the
last acts Of his life was to give aid to
an association on behalf Of the Freedmen Al
home and abroad-Dlere he went reluctantly,
u year or two ago, for his health-his time his
means, and his efforts were devoted to supply.
ing the Government with men and money, ia
giving comfort to the soldiers in the field, to
ameliorating the condition of the blacks. and
fitting them for the freedom which the war was
about to best0w upon them. His last thought
and his last word were an anxious expression of
sympathy for the poor about Us, to whom the
sudden cold had brought unusual suffering.


Mr.. Minturn never held public Office unless
the Presidency of the Union League Club can
be called so. He was the first to fill that Office


and he did much for the organization of An
association in which he hoped to concentrates
and sueaA.dAd IN doing sO-ths loyalty Of his
Year: 1866

We heartily trust that the new Airline Rail
road from this City to Washington is not started
to be sold out to the Monopoly, as they say the
Circular Road has been. But, whether it be or
be not, we are for the measure. There should
be one great Military and Postal Railroad on
this route-ultimately stretching from the st.
John to the Rio Grande though it must be con-
structed in sections as opportunity and means
shall prescribe. 1t should avoid all the great
cities-even this one-passing them inland but
throwing off branches to each. The Great Mail
should never stop to be drawn by horses-not
even for mile. As beginning toward what
must and should be, We extend a welcome to thu
projected Airline.
Year: 1866

"UM the UAites rorki ?" Georgia journal


suggests, is question of the gravest import


ance. Hitherto, the indications portend a
negative answer. The great mass Of them OBJ
yiously prefer loafng in bar-rooms and country
stores pitching pennies for drinks and chewing
plug tobacco, to setting themselves resolutely
to work. But our cotempOrary must have
patience. Its hard to learn old dogs new
tricks" Give them time, with half so much
lecturing as has already been lavished on the
Blacks, and they will yet toe the mark. We
are opposed to all invidious distinctions, and
insist that the Whites shall have their fair share
of whatever is going. Don't compel them to
make contracts in the first half Of January, or
90 without work, but let them have time to
think better of it if they are not entirely right
at the start. When they ascertain that tho
alternative is Root hog, or die" they'll be-
take themselves to turning up the earth, though
they do hate it. Working for the pure love OF
it is not common anywhere. Only present
fairly the alternative Of Work or No Bread,
and Whites will work, though they do hate to
Year: 1866

The Health Bill, the main features OF which
we gave in yesterdays TRIBUNE will probably
come before the Legislature this week. The
sooner the better If we begin Immediately
we NAV have time enough to cleanse the city
before the mild days of Spring, when the cholera
may be upon us, and which, in our present con-
dition, we are so little prepared for. The bill
is certainly good basis to work upon. though,
perhaps. when it comes under careful consider
alton. it may, in some points, be found capable
of Improvement. and be made better to answer
the purpose aimed at. II seems to us, for in
stance, that the Commission may properly be
increased by giving seats at the Board to the
Mayors of New-York and Brooklyn, and to the
Health Officer Of the Port, c6foio. They
would all add strength to the Commission, and
the duties of the Health Officer are so identical
with those which will be imposed upon the
physicians to be appointed under the bill, that
there seems all obvious proprety in making
him q member of the Board. With three or
four of the most eminent medical men Of the
town, to be selected by the Governor with


reference only to their fitness for the post, with


the addition, er oGieio, Of the Police Commits


sioners, the Mayors and the Health Officer, we


may hope that all will be done that can be to
secure the health Of the city at all times, and to
protect us from the pestilence whose coming
seems now almost inevitable.
Year: 1866

rate ios selling down to 1864 and closing at ia!ali
after touching 1894 Governments stocks generally lower
under the proposition to issue 10 years sI per cents The
Railway share market lower and good weak bulls
ready close out the Second Board the market was


rmer, but after the call sellers abundant Coal stocks
firm Money abundant with stock houses and more
call offered than for time at 6d per cent There


better demand for commercial paper and long engage


ens are not in favor Best names are quoted per cent
and second class l0di5 per cent.
Year: 1866

The World calls upon the ex-Rebcls of the
South to unite with its political friends here
in recognizing and reinvigoratiug the Demo
cratic party on the basis of oblivion for the past
and no questions asked. They will probably do
It. But, If those to whom it appeals are tho
Democracy of the South, will The Uorld be
good enough to tell us who are the aristocracyi
Year: 1866

lgence and Moral Worth, not Color, should en-
title to the Right of Suffrage, and that New
Jersey acts unwisely and unjustly, under the
influence of corruption, in selling monopoly
of tie right to cross her soil on iron rails. We
rejoice that such sentiments are no longer an
obStacle-at least, not an insupcrable one-to
advancement in New-Jersey
Year: 1866

BY an order of the War Department large
number of Major, Brevet Major and Briga-
dier Generals of the volunteer service are honor
ably mustered out and the officers so discharged
who hold commissions in the Regular Army
are ordered to return to their former commands.
Year: 1866

CIVIL RIGHTS IN BALTiMoRE-A.A A Brad
ley, the colored lawyer from Boston, who
figured extensively at Savannah, Ga. where
he got into trouble. and who lectured before tn e
Equal Suffrage ASSOCIATION here recently
would seem TO be irrepressible. He now ap-
pears before the United States District Court
in Baltimore with petition Tor an iniunc ion
against the Baltimore City Passenger Railroad
Company, 10 restrain them from running the
Charles street cars past the Douglass Institute
on Lexington street, building owned by n
colored association Of that city. II was alleged
that the cars were a nuisance, and not to he
tolerated because Of their refusal to allow
cofored pleople to ride in them. His Honor
refused TO pass an order or entertain the posi-
ton, inasmuch As United States Courts had no
jurisdiction over the city OF Baltimore


The same party had a case before Justice
Hayward. in which he Claimed SlOO damages
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company w.
in consequence of their refusal TO allow
him to occupy a seat in one of their cars be.
tween this city and Baltimore, after he had
purchased a ticket. J. H. b. Latrobe appeared
for the Railroad Company. Bradley appeared
as his own counsel, and argued at considerable
length about the Civil Rights Bill, equality
before the law. &c. After hearing both sides
of the question the Justice decided that the
complainant had no cause for action, as the
Company had the power to make regulations
for the transportation Of all passengers
Year: 1866

to hurl from power and place the authors
Of our national calamilies, Then it will be
your duty to "make history" and let it be
such one as will not disgrace the PACED
records Of our common country. Let it be
a history written "in letters of living light"
Let ii tell once more Of united, prosperous
and happy people-of restored constitutions
al liberty. Of Government having The love
and veneration Of a united and unconquer
able nation. Let such be the History llla,
we shall write upon our future pages.
Year: 1866

DIR. Sayre expresses the belief that there
are at this moment not less than hundred
thousand people anxiously awaiting the
time when the railroad shall make the over.
land trip to California cheap, safe and rapid.
Year: 1866

New YORK IlILL.-The Grass Valley Ma
tional says: from 27O tons of rock, from The
New York Hill mining compauy's ledge, near
this place, we are informed that the snug lit,
tie sum of Sl450 was realized after crush
ing. This ledge is without doubt very
rich and we are pleased to hear that the
lucky owners are meeting with the success to
which their energy and reverence entities
them.
Year: 1866

E@ We received letter yesterday from
a friend OF ours, who is mining on the North
Fork OF the American near upper Horse Shoe
Bar; in which he says the miners in bis Sec
ton have generally been successful this sea-
son. That portion of our county, although
mined to great extent, still has plenty Of
gold for the industrious miner TO take ont.
Year: 1866

Co1ScIDENcE.-The Atlantic CABLE from
the point where it leaves Valentia Island to the
spot where it was landed at Hearts Content,
isprecsely 1896 miles in length. Its very
queer coincidence that it should have been
perfected this year.