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PI.ATTS MOUTH, NEBRASKA.
WEDNESDAY, ..
... . DEC. 12, 18C6
OUR ADMISSION
Seems to be definitely determined upon,
end will probably be consummated be
fore Christmas. A Washington tele
gram says a special caucus of Republi
can Senators was held to consult upon
the admission of Nebraska and Colo
rado, and it was determined to pass
tills of admission the present week
THE TEST OATH.
The supreme court of the United
Elates has decided, by a vote tf five
against four, that the Test Oath is uii
constitutional at least so says a Wash
illusion dispatch. ive need to see
something more in regard to it, how
ever, before we give the report fu
credence Should it prove to be lha
case, we may look for another decision
to the effect that rebellion is constitu
tional.
It
IX K CO X STHL'CTI O.V .
is understood that Stevens wi
intro-iuce a bill into th House at an
early day providing that all States late
ly in rebellion that acce.pt the proposed
Constitutional Amendment previous to
the 4th of March, 1S67, shall be restor
eJ to full rights of representation, and
that those not accepting it by that date
shall be considered as having destroyed
their sovereignty and rights as States
and shall be treated as Territories
and admitted when they present con
stitutions recognizing the full equality
of all men, both in civil and political
affairs. It is said the fact of such an
act being iu contemplation causes no
small amount of fluttering among the
Southerners and Conservatives about
Washington.
WESTEK-Y Il.tIL.KO.lBs.
An article in the Press calls loudly
for ihe people of Nebraska City to do
something to secure a western railroad.
They could not secure one easier,
cheaper, quicker, or with more certain
ty. than to assist in any way they can
to hasten the completion of the west
ern extension of the B. &, 31. It. Road
from this city, and then join with it at
Salt Creek. If the people of Nebras
ka City would labor in this direction,
we believe they might have a western
connection at an early day, and as
good an on as they can expect or rea
sonably detire.
THE MESSAGE.
It will be observed that the Preisdent
has but littl) to say, .although he takes
considerable space to say it in. In the
w lole of his Reconstruction arguments
he says nothing more than that he sees
no reason to change his former opinions.
lie appears very much in favor of giving
rights to rebels, but says noihing about
rights for loyal blacks who fought to
maintain the - govenrment- In fact,
ui n ha sava that ha has net chanrred
in rejrard to his theories of Reconstruc
lion, the whole story is told. He says
no fears need be entertained of disloy
al men being clothed with power, but
apparently forgets the case of Mayor
Monroe, of New Orleans. He virtu
ally acknowledges the right of Congress
to control the whole matter, but in
terms attempts to deny it. He fears
centralization of power, but forgets that
he arrogates to himself the power
which belongs to the representatives of
the people.
by Spanish American adventurers to I by the Constitution, "to see thai the
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withuu: u painful conseuuences Some
of our citizens, who it is ulieged, were
encaged hi U) expedition, were cap
tured, mid have been brought to trial
for a capital offence in the Province ol
State the right f representa.ion in al members from the unrepresented I by
I ww r - . 1 . fT T II I I ' I 1 -I." . . . . . . .
eacn riouse or congress, anu so linpor- oiaies. inn wouia consummate tne muuee me emigration or treeU.nen ot laws are faiinl u!iy executed, all citi
tant was it aeemeu ny trie iramers oi wor ot restoi atuij ana exert a most me cnit. a otaies; to a foreign country, zens were warned by prut -tarnation
the Constitution that the equairy of the salutary influ?nte in the re-estabii-h- protested against the object as one against Liking part in or niding such
Slates shall be preserved in ihe Senate, meut of peace, harmony and fraternal- which, if consummated, would reduce unlawful proceedings, and the proper
that not e'-en by an amendment of the feeling. It would tend greatly 10 re litem to a bondage. evu more oppress- civil, military and naval officers were
Constitution, can any State without its new the confidence of the people in the five than that from which they have directed to take all neces-ary mea:iire.s
consent, l e denied a voice in mat viiror anu stability of their institutions, just been relieved Assurance lias ju.-t for the enforct ment of the iavs. The
branch of th national legislature. It It would bind u more closely together heen received from the government ot exp dition failed, but it has not been
is true it lias been assumed that the ex- as a nation, and enable us to show to the .State in which the plan wasmatur
isience of the States was terminated by the world the inherent and recuperative ed, that the proceeding will meet nei
the rebellious acts of thtjir inhabitants, power of a go7ernui-nt founded upou ther us encouragement nor aprroval
that the insurrection having been the will of the people and establn-he I It is a question worthy of your consul
suppressed they were thenceforward upon the principles of libt-rty, justice reatisn whether our laws upon this sub
to be considered merely as conquered and intelligence. Oar increased j"Ct are adequate to the prevention or Canada. Judgement and sentence ot
Territories. strength and enhanced prosperity punishment of the crime thus medi'aied. death have been t ronoonctd aninst
The Legislative, Executive and Ju- would irrefrasably demonstrate the fal i i(,e month of April last, as Con- SMme, while others have been acquitted.
dicial Department of the Guvernim nt ,acy ot ln,i arguments agau.si tree m- gress is aware, a friendly urragenieni Fully believing in the maxim of Gov-
have, however, with great distinctness siiiuuons urawn rrom our recent na- rtas made between the hmperor ol
and uniform consistency, refused to tionai disorders by the enemies ot ive- France and the President of the Unit-
sanction an assumption so incompatible publican oovernmeni. 1 ne aumission ecj Sia.es. for the withdrawal from M-x
or loyai members irom tne otaies now ,co 0f me French expiditionary military
excluded from Congress, by allaying (orces. This withdrawal was to be et
doubt and apprehension, would turn fected in three detainments; the first
capital, now awaiting an open ng tor 0f which, it was understood, would merit, in beha'f of the convicted per-
inve.-tme.-it, into the chamu I of tradt- leave Mexico in November, now pa?t; sons, as being .-ustaim d by nn enlight
and industry. It would alleviate the ,he second in March next, and the Ian ened and humane judgment, will it i-
present troubled condition of these November 1SG7. Immediately up hoped, ii duce, in their caes. nn ex. T
btates, and by inducing emigration, aid oli tjje evacuation, the French govern cie of clemency and a judicious amnes-
tn sett.ement ct tne lertne rerions now merli wa lo a,SM,ne t-iune aliunde iv toal who were enraged in the move-
THE PRESIDENT'S .MESSAGE.
Fellow Citizens of the Senate and
House of Representatives :
After a briel interval, the Congress
of the United States resumes its atitiu
al legislative labors. An All-Wise
and Merciful l'rovidence has abated
the pestilence which vi?ited our shores,
leaving its calamatous traces upon
some portions of the country. Peace,
order, tranquility, and civil authority
have been formally declared to exist
throughout the whole Uni;cd States.
In all of the States civil authority has
superceded the coercion of arms, and
the people by their voluntary action are
maintaining their Government in full
activity and complete operation. The
enforcement of the laws is no longer
obstructed in any State by combinations
loo powerful u be suppre.sed by the
ordinary course of judicial proceedings,
and the animosities engendered by the
war are rapidly yielding to the benifi
cent influence of our tree institutions
and the kindly effects of unrestricted
social and commercial intercourse. An
entire restoration of fraternal feeling
must' be the earnest wish of every pat
riotic heart, and we will have accorn-
n I i j K 43 H nur rrr'inlacl na li.in I a r tnt'U.
I'lionuu uui lanuiri nakiuunt iivitivii' I j 1 C C7 It'll I O I i'
tnur.t ti hn f r rrr l 1 1 i ct iKa carl Atrnrtls tha "war was not wared unon our ran production ot those btates which have lo JIeXico as is held bv the coverr inent ih" Government to defend citizens
of the pat and remembering only their Mn any P'1'1 f oppression, nor for any added so grea.ly to the wealth ot the Df United States. Reieated asur- h- United States on trial fi r capita
e retuine our on- purpose ot conquest or subjugation, nor ,,ai,u" ou tommeioc ui mr ui m. ances have been given hy tiie lumper ollences in Canada, and a uiscontinu
with the nature of our Republican sys
tem, and the professed objects of the
war. Throughout th recent legi.-la
lion of Cotijress the undeniable fact
makes itself apparent that these ten po
lilical communities are nothing less
than States of this Uniof!. At the very
commencement cf the rebellion, each
House declared with a unanimity as re-
ernment that "icveriiy of civil p ini-h
Hient for misruidd persons who have
engaged in revolutionary ittemis.
which have disastrously failed, i un
sound and unwise. "such reprea-n'atioii-
have been made 10 the Hriish Govern
markable as it was significant, thai uncultivated, and lead to an increa-ed jn reourd 10 non intervention in regaid inent. Counsel has been employed by
ol
instructive lessons, we retuine our on
ward career as a free, prosperous and
united people.
In my message of the 4th of Decem
ber, 18G-3 .Congress was informed of
the measures which had been instituted
purpose or conquest or subjugation, nor "" "-""""" "u,1- ances nave been given ny tne Lmp
for the Durnose of overthrowing or in- lew nelds 1 1 enterprire would be open- or siliCe that arrangement that he would ance of the nrosecutions w hich were
terfering with the rights or establ shed et to our progressive people, and soon I complete the promised evacuation with- instituted in the courts of ihe United
institutions of these Slates, but to de tne uevaaiations or war wouiu ne r e- ,ra te period mentioned or even sooner . -Mates against those who took ptirt in
fend and maintain the supremacy of Psllru ,lllu a" lr,u;p' pur uuu,ff-llL- It was reasonably expected that ihe the expedition, has been directed. 1
the Constrution and all laws made in differences fTtctd from the minds of proceedings thus contemplated would have regarded the expedition as not
by the Executive with a view to the pursuance thereof, and to preserve the our countrymen. produce a crisis of great pu'iticat inter only political in its nature; I y as al-o
trradual restoration of the States in Union, with all the dignity, equality and in our enoris to preserv e tne unity oi ii m the Republic of Mexico. The in a great measure foreign ;rom tl)
erad
which the insurrection occurred, to rights of the several States unimpaired,
iheir relations to the General Govern- and lnat a9 soon 03 lnese objects are ac
ment. Provisional Governors had complished the war ought 10 cease.'
been appointed. Conventions called, in some ins'ances senators were
Governors elected, Legislatures assern- permitted to continue their legislative
bled and Senators and Representatives I functions, while in other instances Rep
chosen to the Congress of the United I resentatives were
government which constitutes us one newlv appointed Minister of ihfi Unit United State in its ranse. rlnrnrt.r
people, by restoring the States to the ed States. Mr Campbell, was, there- and objects. The attempt was under
condition whuh they held prior to the f(,re, sent forward on the 9,h day of stood to be made in sympathy with an
rebellion, we should be cautious lest
having rescued our nation from peril:
of disintegration, we resort to consoli
I UUH. I IU.-iailvr;3 HfJJ ll- J, JL1 1 I --- r -
elected and admitted dallon- B,ld ,n efld absolut- despot- as0 ,llOU,ht exped.ent that he should
imilar troubles. The war having ter
minated, and with it all occasion for the
exercise of powers of doobtful con.-titu
nonality, we should hasten to bring
legislation within the boundaries pre
scribed by the Constitution and to re
turn to the ancient landmarks establish-
Stales. Courts have been opened for I to seats after their States had formally
the enforcement of the laws, long in declared their right to withdraw- from
abeyance. The blockade had been the Union, and were endeavoring- to
removed. Custom houses re-established, maintain that right by force of arms.
and the Internal Revenue laws put in All of these States whose people were
force, in order that the people might in insurrection as States, were included
contribute to the national income. Pos in the apportionment of the direct tax
tal operations had been renewed, and of S20.000 000 annualliy, laid upon the
efforts were being made to restore them United States by the act approved the
to their former condition of- efficiency 5th of August 1801. Congress, by the
The States themselves had been asked act of March 4'h. 1862. and by the ap-
to take part in the high functions of poruonment of represen'ation thereun
amendincr the Constitution, and ol thus der. also recognized their presence as
sanctioning the extinction of African States in the Union, and they, for judi
slavery as one of the legitimate results cial purposes, hare been divided into
of our internecine struggle. Having diirict, as States alone can be divided.
progressed tiius tar. the Executive Dm- The same recognition appears in trie
partment found it had accomplished recent legislation in reference to Ten
nearly all that was within the scope of nessee, which evidently rests upon the
its constitutional authority. Ifact that the functions of the S-ate were
One thing, however, was left lo be "t destroyed by the rebellion, but
done before the work of restoration merely suspended, and that principle is
could be completed, and that was ih of course applicable to those btates.
admission to Congress of Io5al Senators which like Tennessee, attempted to re-
and Representatives from the States nounce tnetr places in me union.
whose people had rebelled against the The action of the Executive Depart
lawful authority of the General Gov- ment of the Government upon this sub
eminent. I his nut stion devolved upon pct has been enunlly definite onJ uni
me respective ilouses, which by the rorm. and the purpose or th war wa-
Constitution are made the Judges of specifically stated in the proclamation
the election returns and qualifications I issued by my predecessor on the t22d
of its own members, ana its consider day of Sept 1S62. It was then sol-
ation at once engaged the attention of emnly proclaimed and declared that
Congress. "hereafter as heretofore the war will
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in tne meantime tne executive ve- o? prosecutea lor tne ot jeci or practic- flr ,l. rir.,ir.,i
ism, as a remedy for the recurrence of be attended in the vicnity of M
November last to as-ume his function.- insurgent party ir. Ireland,; nd by .-ink
as Minister Plenipoten'iaiy of the ing at a Hriii.-t) province on this conti
united States to that Republic It was uent, was designed to aid in obtainm.'
redress for poll ical grievances whih
it was assumed the people of Ireland
xico,
by the Lieut. Gen. of the United Sta es had suffered at the hands of tin Ilriti-b
army, wnh the view of obtaining such Government during a period of several
information as might be important t centuries. The persons engaged in i'
determine the course lo be pursued by were chiefly natives of that country,
the United States in re-establishing and some of whom had, while others hail
maintaining neces-ary and prop-r in not, become i itizens of the United
tercoursp Willi ih rit.nol.lii- if Mprir,. ,,n,l.r l nf .,,.1
ed by our father for the guidance ofDeepy interested in the cause ot lib eralization. Complaints of misgovern
succeeding generations. ine Uonsti nx and humanitv it seemed an olvi- ment in Ireland c.ntinuallv en-a?re ilo
us duty on our part to exercise what bitten ion of the Rritish nation, and m
ever influence we possessed for the great an :i gi' at ion now prevails in Ire-
re&loiaiion and permanent establish land, that the British Government havt
merit in that country of a dome-tic and deemed it necessary to rueprnd the
Republican form of government. Such I writ of hab as corpus in that country
was tne condition or ailairs in regard these circumstances must necessarily
to Mexico, when, on the 22J of Pov
la.-t, official information was received
from Taris that the Emperor of France
had sometime before decided not to
withdraw a detatchment of his force.
in the mon'h of November last, accord
mg to the engagement, but that this de
cision was made for the purpose ot
withdrawing the whole of these force.
in the ensuing spring. Of this deter
initiation, however, the United Stme-ha-J
not received any notice or intime
tion, and so soon as information wa
received by this Government, earn wis
uon to endear lo Ins countrymen the i:.L-
uuK iti r r ci h r i ,nrw i on an l i' i . . c i t
. . , - Vw..- ...... i jr.:iiiit'iUI Ui r I if Ili-r. 1 I f'JI mini r orntr i nnu CfPtn In n i t-fl enmu it t . f r nnr
promote a union ot sentiment and ac- hue hope that France will reconsider r.,,vPmn,..i ....rrbt t. I,ne
tutin which at any time exists, until
changed by an explicit and authentic
act of the whole people is sacredly ob
Itgatory upon all, und if, in the opinion
of the people, the distribution or modi
fication of the constitutional powers be
in any particular wrong, let ii be cor
rected by an amendment, in the way
in which ihe Constitution designates.
Hut let there ta; no change by usurpa
tion, tor this is the custom by which
free governments are destroyed.
Washington spoke these words to his
cguntrymen when followed by their
love and gratitude, he voluntarily re
tired from public life. To keep in all
things within the pile of our constitu
tional powers and cherish the Federal
union as the only rock of safety were
pre.-cribej by Jefferson as rules of ac
mouuy tne opinion wincti we mijin
otherwi-e have entertained in regard
to an expedition expressly prohibited
ny our iir-uTatny laws, long a
those laws are upon our statu. tt book-
they should be f;u hfuliy executed. 1
they operate har.-hiy, unjustly, or p
pres.-iveiy. congress clone can app.j
the remedy by their modification oi
repea
'Ihe political ard commercial inter
ests of the United States are not unlike
iy to be affected in tome degree by
events whieh are transpiring in th-
eastern regions of Europe, and
to
a propel
tion, equally auspicious to their h.ppi- ,he subj-c, and adopt some resolution diplomatic repr. se nta.ive in Greece,
ness and safety. Jackson held that the -n rPga, d lo tho evacuation of - Mexico This Gov rn.nent claims for all per-
partment. no other plan having been ally restoring the Constitutional rela- .i..,i,i i.... ..,:.i ... "u . ;V,,,'U " co'"'ni1 " "e!,li s possi sons not convict, d. accused or suspected
nmnnsPillwrrp, rnn.lnn.,i,..f. .inn !,. ...a ITni.eH St,M n.uiT" "T V "c i'w ,vl7 " l" P'8 ' " 'M ' Sf engage ment, and of crime a u ab,olute political right of
i 1 J 'o--l - l - n hcfn nt II- iifinrnnriniu i iiiiik nnd i. : .. . . r . t I .
fort in nprfert far .v- BM(.iifi!i. ftaeh of th Staieitnr.il il.i npnnf ihpr. -r . V . 1 . ueei me just t xpectauoiis or tne Unit- self expatriation, and a choice ot lieu
, r. .. lus'iiv ami torcir iv urued mat our Liov- ,i Ct.j. !.: .!! : r ... c i t-
i(njtri3 iciauiii; 10 i nuuonai Hiiegian-e. ilus! oi inn i.ti-
b'e, the restoration of the proper rela
ttons between the citizens of the re
spective States, the Federal Gorern
rnent extending from time lo time, as
tion between i lie United States and
each of the States and the people there
of, in which that relation is or may be
suspended or disturbed. The recog
niuon of the States by the judicial de
partment of the Government has also
the pub ic interests seemed lo require, been clear and conclusive in all pro-
the judicial and postal systems of the ceedings nncting them as States had
country. i h the advice and consent in the ouprem,-, Circuit and JJistric.
of the Senate, the necessary officers Courts. In the admission of Senators
were appointed, and appropriations and Representatives from any and all
made by Congress for the paymVnt of of the States, there can be no j i-t
their salaries. The proposition to grounds of apprehe
amend the Federal Constitution so r.s whs are dhral will be c!oih-rf with
I . . . uiatr;
eminent is not to be maintained, nor t,e subject will be laid before Con
oir Union preserved, by invasions of
the rights and powers of the several
State9. In thus attempting to make
our General Government strong, we
make it weak. Its true strength con
sis.ts in leaving individuals and Jv.ates.
gress. It is believed that with the
evacuation of Mexico by the expedi
tionary forces, no subject for serious
differences between France and th
United States would remain. The ex
pressions of the Kmneror and neor le
is much as possible, to themselves; in 0f France warrant a hone that the tra-
making itelf felt, not in its power, but dit.onary friendship between the two
in its benificence; not in its control, but countries might, in that ca-c, be renew
in its protection; not in its binding the ej anj permanently restored.
more closely to the centre, but
to prevent the exittnce of slavery the powers of station, for this couid not
within the United States, or any place I happen when the tonsiitution and laws
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suojeci to ineir jurisaicnon, was ratinea are eniorceu oy a vigilant anu laitniui
by the requisite number of States, and Congress. Each House is made th-
on the lSth day of December lSG-5, it judge of the election returns and qual
was officially declared to have become lfications of i'.s own members, and m;;y
valid as a part of tne Constitution of "with the concurrence ot two- hirdsex
.L - IT '..j n .11 I , . . I
me unneu states, ah ot tne Mates pel a member. u nen a o nttor or ,u: i ..-.. a,. .
..... i . i mru e: au i ii 'i cj. lAieit vvisuimii iiiju ueil
in which the insurrection had existed Representative presents his cirtificate ,,;.;-, Drmvlncr freh iiinirui,,n
promptly amended their Constitutions of election he may at once be admitted f hejr essons us emulate them
i
eaving each to move unmolested iu its
proper constitutional orbit.
These are the teachings of men
wiiose deeds and services nave made
them illustrious, and who, long since
withdrawn from the scenes of life, have
left to their country the rich legacy of
A claim of a citizen of the United
Stales for indemnity for spoliations
commuted on the hmh seas by the
French authorities in the exercise of a
ropean States have di-sented from thi-
principle, and have cla:med a right to
hold such of their subp-cts as have im
migiaied to and been naturalized in tin
United States and afterwards returned
n transient visits lo their native court
riis to the performance of military ser
vice in I. ke manner as resident u!jects.
Uompounts arising trom ttr? claims in
this resp"Ct made by foreign Sttit'-s.
have heretofore been matter of coii'
troversy between the United States und
some of the European powers, anil the
irritation consequent unon ihc la; ure to
settle this question increased during
btlligerent power against Mexico, has 'he war in which Prussia, Italy and
been met by the Government of France Austria were recently engaged. While-
with a proposition to defer settlement Great Jrnain has never acknowledged
until a mutual convention for the d "he right of expatriation, she has not
justment of all claims of citizens and ft,r some years part practically insisted
subjects of both countries, arising out upon it. France has been filial y for-
ot the recent war on this continent shall beam, g, nnd rrusia tias proposed a
soas tomake mem conform to ihe great or rej cted; or should there be .any in love of couivry and re-pect for the recent war on mis continent stiati u ' J" "l"""' "
change thus effected in the organic law question as to his eligibility, his ere- Ponstiiution nrd the law be agreed upon by the two countries, comprc mtse which, although evincing
of the land; declared null and void nil dentials may be referred for investi . The suggestion is not deemed unrea- increased hbeiality. has not be,, ac-
ordinauces and laws of secession, repu- uaiion to the appropriate co nmitiee. After the Reconstruction part of the sonable, but it belongs to Congress to crp.ed by tb,e United States Peace is
ADVAXCI.C
It appears that .those rebels who en
tered into secession with the greatest
will are foremost in coming to light.
A bill has been introduced into ihe South
Carolina Legislature to provide an
amendment to the State constitution on
the suffrage question. It is proposed
- to submit an amendment confering right
of suffrage upon all colored citizens of
the State who can read and write, and
who own three hundred dollars worth
of real estate.
PLATTE IUUDGE.
A correspondent in the Tress, upon
this subject, says :
Having paid some attention to the
question I have arrived at the follow
ing conclusions :
x. a criuge across tne riatte at a
proper point is a necessity.
2. That convenient point will be at
or near the point occupied by the pres
ent or late ferry.
3. It ought, as a public necessity, to
belong to Nebraska, and not to acoun
ty or company, and should he fret.
i. The cost will not probably exceed
the amount named (S50.000,) includ
ing piers of stone, substantially con
structed, so as to resist the pressure of
ice iij breaking up.
I earnestly licpe ihe Legislature soon
to assemble will distinguish itself by
making this its first great work.
uiuieu an preienueu ueots ana oniiga- it admitted to a seat, it mutl be upm
tions created torrevolutn nary purposes evidence iatis;actory to the House ot
of the .insurrection, and proceeded in which he thui becomes a member that
ood faith to ihe enactment of meas- he posseses the requisite constitutiona
ures ror tne protection and amelura- and legal qualifications. Jf refus
tion of the condition of the colored race, admission as a member, for want of
Congress, however, yet hesitated to ad- due allegiance to the Government and
nut any of thse States lo representa returned lo his constituents, they are
tion. and it was not till the close ot the admonished that none but persons Ioy
the eighth month of the session that an al to the United States will be allowed
exception was made i favor of Ten- a vtuce in the legislative councils tf
nesee, by the admission of her Senat- the Nation, and the political power ai d
ors and Representatives. I deem it a moral influence of Congress are thus
subj-ct of piofound regre that Con- effectually exerted in the interests of
gress has thus far failed to admit to loyalty to the Government and fidelity
ineir seats loyal senators and Kep- to ihe Union, up'.m this question, so
resentatives from the other States vitally effecting the restoiation of the
whoe inhabitants, with those of Ten Union, and the permanency of our
nessee, naa engaged in the Kebellion. present form of (jovtrnmeut, my con-
i en mates, more tnan one fourth of victions heretofore expres.-ed have un
the whole number, remain without rtp- drgone no change, but, on the contra
resentation The seats of fifty mem ry, their correctness has been confirmed
bers of the House and twenty of the by reflection and time. If ihe admis
Senate are yet vacant, not by their own sion of loyal members to seats in the
consent, not by a failure of election, respective houses of Congress was wise
but by the refusal of Congress to accept and expedient a year ago, it is no less
their credentials. Ineir admission, it wise and expedjent now. If this an
is bejieved would have accomplished omalous condition is right; if in the ex
much towards the renewal and srength act condition of these States at the
ening of our relations as one people, present time it is lawful to exclude
and removed serious cause for discon- ihem from representation, I do not see
tent on the part of the pecple of those that the question will be changed by
Sta'es. It would have accorded wnh the efflux of lime. Ten years hence,
the great principle enunciated in the if these States remain as they are, the
Declarationof American Independence right of rer resentation wiil be no
that no people ought to tear the bur- stronger and tfie right of exclusion will
den of taxation and yet be denied the be no weaker. The Constitution of the
rigfit of representation.- It would have United States makes it the duty of ihe
been in consonance with the express President to recommend to ihe con-id "
provisions of the Constitution ihat each eraliop of Congress such measures as
State shall have at least one Re pre? en he shall judge necessary and expedient,
tative, and that no State without its con I know of no measure mate impera
sent shall be deprived of its equal suf- lively demanded by every consideration
frage in the Senate. These' proposi of national interest, sound policy and
tions were designed lo secure to every equal justice than tha admission of loy.
llw nilt7un. gf Inn I Trtllof C!f.ln rl ,
"COUJ Ul l"c UJ u,iu ing out of their late civil war. shall be
nen proceeds as loiiows:
duty who does not voluntarily renounce
its rights nd benefits
In pert or man c of adutylmpocdupon
nie by the Constitution, 1 hnve thui uh
mUted to the IW.resentati ves of the
Our (iovernn ent in now under
going its most trTing ordeal. n.n l mj
I earnest nrayer i that th peril inm be
Message, which we have given in full, direct the manner in which claims for "ow prevailing everywnere in Europe,
I '. . 1 . .- L f . . ii 1 I . . . V. 1 1 r.rofiii,! curwv.a tn I r. r F. i . r n
the President refers to the reports of ' "'y VV foreigners, as wen as ny - i ' - -
ifiwfcswiiFV.. . . i . . .in v:... ... . i rii l i i n tj i ir nit q i. r 1 1 n n w r i am rruit
I'M, uni'' v u t fc J ' imii J i
of the principles so long maintained by
adjudicated and determined. I have the Executive depar niPtit, thai n.itu
It is a subject for congratulation that no doubt that the subnet of all such ralization by one State, fitl.'y exempis
no foreien combinations acainst our I claims will enoarre vour attention nt a the native torn sul ject of any other
peace and safety, or our legitimate io- convenient and proper time. State from the performance of mil-tary
fluence amoug the nations, have been Tt is a maller of re,ret t!iat no con.
formed or attempted. W hile semi- iide"rable advance ha? been m ade to
ments of reconciliation, loyalty and pat ward an adjustm- nt of ihe difference
riousm have increased at home, a more betAeen the United States and Great
j . . . xjiuauj. uiisiuy uuioi uie oepreu.itions states and Ot tho people, sueti in
acter and ngnts nas been inannested upon our national cemmerce and other formation of our domestic and foreign
oy loreign nations. trespasses committed durin our civil affair as the public interest seem to re
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ine enure success or me ;v.i:inuc war by Uriti-h subjects, in violation of q're
lcl'"l' oeieeu iue ,,,a. i . r.anu interna lonal la w and treaty obligations
and lh Prnuini-P f New Fou nd !:i nrl ti.. j i... i. ... i i
is an achievement wh ch has been just- "Jj Cnll dJee wjlhout
.. ,j- Liu nave reiuueu in no small degree impairing ltd orntinnl ntrni:th and sym
ly celebrated in both hemispheres as from the domestic situation of Great metry. The inter, st, of the nation are
v c.a j vi. p.. '6. uritain. An enure change of .Minis- best to be promoted bv She rival or n a
of civilization. There is reason to ex try occurred in thai coumrv durma tTnal rela ioD. the complete oblitcra
pect that success will attend, and even the 'a.i .;n f PQt,.... " tion of our cast d.fferencps and the
greater results follow tht enierpri,e for The attention of the new !U.,.i.tr inauguratton of nil the panuit of peace
connecti.-g the tvo continents thn.ugh called to the subject at an early day,
the Pacific icean. by the projected line and lhere ..,..
of telegraph between Kamstha ka and jt wii be considered in a becommrr and
the Russian possessions in America. fr.endlv snirit. Th in.noriar.ce or r.
The resolutton by Congress, protest early disposition of the question cannot
ing against pardons by foreign govern be exaggerated. Whatever might be
ments of persons convicted of infamous the wishes of the two Governments it
offences on condition of emiiir-t ion to is manifest thai irood will and friend.bin
our country, has been communicated to between tlie two countries cannot be
the States with which we maintain in established until arecioroc.lv in the
practice of good faith and neutrality
L lll
&uaii restored between lh respect
ive nations.
On the 6th of June last, in violation
of our neutrality laws, a military expe
dition and enterprise, against the Brit
ish North American colonies was pro
jected and attempted to be carried on
within the territory and jurisdiction of
the United Slates. In ol.edience to the
obligations imposed upon the Executive
Union, N. T.. Dec. 7, lGti.
En. IIebald. Dear Sir: Permit
me through your col inins to rrply to an
accusation brought against me, tftnon"
others, by the cdi'or yf tho Platisnvjuih
Democrat. He say.-: " Our sul -crib,
ers in Three mile Grove, Union, Mt.
Pleasant nnd Weeping Water Pre
cincts, at each of which places there is
a Postoliice, inform us they receive the
Democrat but very seldom, and when
they do, it u frequently two or three
and four weeks old," nnd he (the ed.
itor) asks whose fault is it? The quej.
lion ii one I shall not stop to answer,
but suffice it 1 say th.-.t 1 1 xouerate him
from any blame, while at the. smut
tune, I tan say for invscll (a!U;win
ther.s to do :he same) that it is not my
fault. Tho pipers co ne as regularly
as they ure published, and as ciit u at
the subscribers cad for thrin they mo
nanded over; nnd I may say, glaJiy;
tpr we are glad to get rid of such nuis
inces. We thank you for thai accu.a
ti i (? you bling against lis of Ly.ilty.
We are loyal, nnd are proud tj cIhiui
iiie honor (pity tlie editor of t!ie Vu.i.
ocral wasn't troubled w ith the nne
complaint). Yes, subscriber,, come (j
the office nnd take them away as svo i
as they come; for we don't uunt tir
air polluted with their j reset ce. We
ion't pritend to deny that so-iu-iiun-
ihe pnpi-r is two, three nnd fcjr weiki
old, for thty are n,it always culled fcf.
Sometimes we take the trouble to seni
'hem to the subscribe-, to save thci.i
ho embai ra.-Miu nt f taliii. for il.e-in;
.'or i: seems such a task. You ouyht
to see the flush of shame oul'.i.ir cotm
n nances, as ihey timidly eii'jtii re for tho
Democrat. Rut persevere, thou cham
pion of ihe pen; a few more weeks or
months, u the mot, und "My Policy"
in this pari of ihe Ihtnd nnd iJutur
domain will have become defunct, an 1
ill because m subscribers lo the Dei:.-
ocral didn't yet their p ipers reg-ilnrly.
Now, my dear Ct pp rhc-mJ fru-nd,
whenever you want t!. name of ihi
P M., just let me know, and you shall
have it; but d jii'i send r. to Washington,
it would make lite feel tc-o big to have
my name plac d under the all-search-mg
eye tf the Grt at-Mm'i rn IJo es
lire ad and Hu.ter President, fio t;n
Willi your slang, it is r-0 well adapted
to your position in life. I$ot don't It :
your strict sen-e of tl ity (?) mn a.vay
villi your p uii y . you'd be in ti iritic;.!
-ituat.on if such a thing sIk-u!;! h.i p' n.
And now, in conclusion, let m .: si nlc
i favor, that when you have ni,y;i,i
to .'.ay at)cul tlie i". M. in ui.it.n, ) -
will please be :i li'.lle manly ab..nt l ;
uon t nncn in too tnarp .a nisi, "o s inv
until you get your hand in. ind olove
ill things, adhere closely to i'i j tru h,
for you know your failing; and if yt;r
1 i-lie insignificant biicet don'i sate th-j
Union it is no use for Jt If. Davis Ste
phens nnd others such as J. 3. M rt n
Co.. to ny
Wishing you great sucie.-s in your
profession,
1 n:n very tru v yours-,
' P. M. AT U.wio;,-,
Ciss Co. N. T.
Tim .t.i:HSA.i: i. tisi: mu i n
TIih Richmond iress ti uitiients iu
the President's Mussttge in terms
approval. The Examiner con-iders it.
pint conservative and patriots but u'-
teriy regret his te-i nm!i and foreign
oiicy. Ihe I nnes says "ihe tt rce an 1
clearness ot its Ijic is one ct the ti u-t
crushing exposure tf Radical inc f
istency thai, has nppeured. ' II.
Whig iefcr3 to the modern'kn of tl. ;
.Message. The Dispatch says 1'iat "n i
new nryun:tnts are used on the Kecin-
truction fjiie.-tion, and ihe S ju'Ii has
no h po from su h representations ai
he Preisdent favors 1 he J.ti'uire .-
says ' the Mes-r.ge is very ju-jicious,
w-ll conceited, weil expressed, firm.
without being aggressive, and rn .dfst,
without timidity."
tercourse, and the pramce. so justly
he subject of complaint t n our part, has
not been renewed.
The congratulations ef Congress to
the Emperor of Ru-sia, upon his es
cape from attemp ed assasination, have
been presented to that hunnne nnd en-
ightened ruler, and received by him
with expressions of grateful appreci
ation.
The Executive, warned of an attempt
Directing our efforts to the early ac
complishme .t of these great ends, let
u endeavor to preserve harmony be
tween the co-ordinate departments of
the Government, that each in its proper
I sphere may cordially co-operate with
the other in securing the maintenance
of the Constitution, the preservation of
the Union, and the perpetuity of our
free institutions.
Akdbew Johnson.
Washington, D. C, Dec. 3. lSGG.
ffThe Attorney-General of Mich
igan has rendered a lengthy opinion in
reference to deiertors and draft sneaks,
in which he decides that, being dis
franchised by Congress, they are not
citizens and cannot vote; nnd that they
are liable to arrest and punishment un
der the laws of Michigan j
Population or Nebraska. We
earn that the D. rector of the I' uteri
of S'.a'i-tics caked upon the Aeas,r of
Internal Revenue for an estimate ef th:
population of Nebraska, and that in re
sponse the estimate made by tho As
si tant Secre'aiv hid been officially
reported nt 8S.5H0. St. Jouis Den
ocral.
t2T" Tosey county, Indiana, w?r. ;
against the Copperheads in the last
election, the first time such a thing has
happ"neJ in forty year-.
m
A. T. Stewart, thr; N. w York
merchant millionaire, ll ii now stand,
will not otdy erect houses, bui al-c
purchase lands on which to bu.ld them,
to provide homes for the worthy po::
of New York city.
l-Mi-ny police
Taken ni hy the nn Mr l:r, at hi rr;J'"rii-e In Mr.
PLra-aiit I'ruiott, C"- c mi.ty. T , ,n -l.e f.ti day
i.f 'oV inb. r, IhCtJ. ous mi Colt, min o-' il to tl
oue year oH, d nk biy, Kith trbue I'ut iu ftrel.kuJ.
No mt' or hmaCt jic c- ivat;e.
decli' a. v. juati.
PLOUE.
We hiT put mto our lately wrenl Impor;ir.t
im;irove:;Ki.l, and are i.ow r aret ! ni-.k-' t"
BEST QUAMTY OF FLOUR.
The Lliflie.t market price palil fuf WI.eal ni. I ( -'-
Platt-aii uth, Dec. lOtb, JsCij. 4
1sh- pliee to g:t tlHr turn'" nrnl 1 ri'p f li mM7