Decatur Eagle, Volume 13, Number 2, Decatur, Adams County, 16 April 1869 — Page 1

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gpjwltatnj. [From the New York Sun.] “THE GREAT DANGER OF THE REPUBLIC/' Radical Plotting* to Overrow the Constitution and Consolidate all Power in a Congressional Despo-tism-Congressional Despotism Advocated. 13 THE CONSTITUTION CHANGING ?— GROWING IMPORTANCE OF CONGRESS - There is no doubt that there is & great under-current, a ground swell, so to speak, of movement of the world’s affairs. But it is generally unrecognized, except in some conspicuous instances where sharp outlines are thrown against the past so vividly as to attract universal attention. Thus we have abolished slavery, and all the world knows it. But we have also been at work abolishing the historic Cabinet, and this the world does not generally know. The fact that Congress has boon administering this government these past three or four years, in substantial independence of the Executive, marks our course to wards new methods of political development. This tendency to the limitation of executive authority is especially worthy of philosophic observation. Under our present National Constitution, two-thirds of Congress make the laws, and, by means of the power to impeach, they may create agen cies to execute them. The taste of this process is still fresh in the mouth, aud it is not disagreeable to those whose palates it has tickled. How long will it be before the idea will be advocated that it may be better to have this power intrusted to a majority than to require two-thirds for its exercise? Is not the concurrent judgement of two large and experienced legislative bodies a safe test of the proprieties of political action ?— Is not—so people will reason—the veto power a relic of past ideas and practices which we can afford to dispense with ? * * * * The first step in the work of enlarging the legislative authority in the Government is to belittle the influence of the Executive; as it is also the first step toward the constitutional charge, which shal finally extinguish that branch. «.- * * * * It is therefore in Congress rather than elsewhere that we place our hopes for a successful future. That is great power now, and the still greater looming power yi the time to come. We must look there for tho intellectual forces which in after days are to guide the Republic. Where the predominance of experience and of brain is, there we must necessarially expect to find the initiative, as the controlling energy of the Government; and if in the progress of events the various departments are to fade into bureaus, and to become clerkly establishments merely, it will be for Congress to inspire their administration, to dictate their methods, and to control their actions.

(From the New York Herald.) WARNING AGAINST CONGRESSIONAL DESPOTISM. whither are we tending ?—the DANGER BEFORE US. All the free governments that ever flourished became tyranies, and fell in exactly the same way. History is monotonous with the story of the ruin of nations by the same events in the same ordec — Always the motive power is a minority of plotting politicians.— They study first to secure themselves the plunder and spoil of the national wealth. They can only succeed in this by getting power, and they can not get power so long as those constitutional forms are intact by which power belongs to the majority. Down goes the Constitution, therefor Aripplod at first by a restriction at one point, an addition at another, and overlaid by changes of every sort But the most important change is that the Executive is always reduced to a nullity. In a free government especially a federal government the Executive is the only direct expression there is of the majority of the whole people. He represents the popular unity, while all other representations is of parts. He is the keystone of an arch. He is the will of the nations—its initiative. And if a nation is to be really vital among nations—to be respected, and free—the only theory of govern ment upon which it can stand ,4s that the Executive is the government, and all other parts are but safeguards to prevqjt tyranny —

This is the reverse of what the oligarchs say—they holding that a Congress is the government, and the Executive the functionary of Congress. Puraueing this idea, the ambitious minority always works upon the fears of the people by representing the Executive as aiming at tyranny, and thus Executive power is given into the hands of the Legislature. Then follow in the conflict of schemes and counsels . disorder, license, corruption, anarchy, the destruction of property, the loss of all public morality, till the nation becomes a banditti and is blotted out, or till some fellow halts his guard in front of the legislative halls, strides in and declares himself first consul, king or emperor, and has the applause of the nation because at feast he represents order and safety. One might write a formal history of republics on this outline of events, changing the names to suit the occasion, and it would be al ways true. We are led to these reflections by the appearance in the New Yorkof a proposition that the American people shall now take one more step than they have hitherto taken in this career.— The Sun is the organ, and in good part, we believe, the property of a Senator, who takes an active part in the support of the tenure of office law, and, therefore, in shadowing forth the programme of the men who mean to rule this country by Grant or without Grant it may be supposed to have an thority and to speak by the card. We ought at least to be glad that the pien who propose those steps that must inevitably lead to ruin, will let us know what they are at. Thus says the Sun: ‘•The fact that Congress has been administering this Government the past three or four yeurs, in substantial independence of the Executive, marks our course toward new methods of political development. This to the illustration of executive authority is especially worthy of observation.” Yes, it has been worthy of philosophical observation a long while, and there is some good philosophy on the subject in the debates of the body that formed our Federal Constitution. Therefore, we scarcely assent that it points to any new methods in government. With this sort of stuff for preface we have laid before us the future programme of tho anarchists in the Senate, which is that if Grant will not relinquish his present attitude, if he will not give way to the pressure of tho plunders in their eagerness for of flee, if he will not send to the right about “the inferior nnd unknown men” now in his Cabinet, and put in their places “distinguished representatives of influential political and national interests” —tho ‘re cognized leaders opinion and action’—and will not give up to these politicians the whole run of government patronage and plunder, then they will regard him as having forced the “first step toward the constitutional change which shall finally extinguish this office, and will so order their measures that he shall he. if not the last President, at least the last with even a semblance of power, and the men of the future, with the Presidency blotted out, shall look only to the halls of legislation for the theater of the halls of their anticipated renown.” Here is a plan. Here is finally the open announcement of the intention to destroy the government if possible in the interest of the politicians if they can not otherwise be satisfied in their demands. The politicians nre more than the people ! This is their declaration.— Grant is elected by the people; the direct representatives of the people are with him; and this Senate, a body of men holding places bought from venal Legislatures, fulminates its decree for his doom. The impudence is sublime and ridiculous too.

In this programme is sketched the natural culmination of the Radical policy. Whither could it lead but to this ? Under our system the test of the power of parties before the people has been on the one grand point, the choice of an Executive. Radicals could but hate this; for its purposes were not the purposes of the people, and it could never sec-ire the Executive of its choice. Hence, sura that it can never. secure the office, it desires to abolish it Under onr system the Executive is directly responsible to the people, and the Radicals, knowing well how little their acts will bear scrutiny, have even desired to shut up the Supreme Court, rather than submit their laws to revision. From the day when we saw “by their reconstruction nigger leg’s

lation that they did not respect humanity itself or the laws of God when these were inimical to their schemes, we could not suppose that they would respect in the same contingency our forms of government. From the first discovery of their power in Congress these men have purposed such a change in our government as would give them power, though the deluge came after; and in the enactment of the Tenure of office law they made use of the mistakes of a foolish Executive, using him as a cover in laying the foundation of their plan. But how far can this go? What is the point at which the President is no longer bound to stand still ? At what exact point does the tentative to anarchy untie the hands of the officer whose primary duty is to uphold order ? It has been accepted as a theory of our law that the constitution supposes its own protection and James Buchanan is held as having been altogether in the wrong in that regard for certain parts that would have sacrificed the whole. The same is true of the Executive. Regard to its own existence and integrity is presumed as the first of its duties, and it is in hands that will render up its powers as good as they were found from an instinct of natural honesty. Although the politicians have forced Grant into some tight places and bothered him with intrigue and bullying, it may not be untimely to remind them that when the element of force is introduced they will not put him to a power with whose use he 'fe more familiar.

State Items. Mr. Isaac Sluder, of Little York Washington county, is supposed to be the oldest man in Indiana, being 106 years of age. He walked to church the other day, ft distance of four miles. John Long fellow, of Bethel, is the oldest man in Wayne county, and perhaps in eastern Indiana. He was 103 years of age oh his last birthday, and is as spry and active as most men at 70. Ho has the use of all his faculties, and bids fair to survive at least another score. Near Francesville 4 Pulaski county, on the Louisville, New Albany and Chicago railroad, 51 miles south of Michigan City, is a wounderful burning spring. It is on the farm of a Mr. Blair, and was intended for an oil well, but in boring, when at a depth of 600 feet, the borers came upofi a huge volume of gas and water, strongly impregnated with sulphur. The well was abandoned, and the gaa being lighted, it continues to burn with unabated vigor. The column of water, if not confined, would shoot up to a height of 70 feet, while the gas jet streams eight or ten feet above it. The Vincennes Times says: “On Tuesday evening, a party of three visited the residence of a farmer named Thomas, living one mile east of Washington. Daviess county, and demanded his money. His reply was, “I have none" when one of the desparadoes fired at the fanner, but missed him. He fired again, but instead of shooting Mr. Thomas, he shot one of his own party. His comrades in arms rifled his pockets and left him in charge of Mr. Thomas, requesting him to take good care of their man. He lived but a short time. Mr. Thomas tried every means in his power to induce the wounded man to reveal the names of his accomplices, but without effect His remains were lying in Washington yesterday, without recognition.’

A Novel Ceremony. The Trenton, New Jersey, 2Yite American mentions the arrival in that place of the “Konigmachers’ from Pennsylvania. They were mounted on white horses, and were accompanied by a colored man, also mounted, who carried a cross, affixed to the top of which was a fifty dollar Government bond. The “Konigmachers’ each carried a lighted torch. One of them addressed the crowd, which had become quite large, and said that the Government had issued these bonds to carry on a war in which thousands had shed their blood and laid down their lives. The Government ought to be re lieved from this debt They then applied their torches to the fiftydollar bond, and its ashes were soon scattered to the winds. The speaker stated that if all the bondholders would do the same, the Government would soon be relieved from the debt, which no one present was prepared to deny. This ended the ceremony. Smith—Raw* day, eh ? Brown—Very ra» (Tla<! when it’s done

A MENAGERIE AT LARGE. Wild Beasts Ont tor a Holiday—The Elephant and Elon Loose—A Locomotive Attacked by one of Them. From Correspondent of the (Miss.) Republican. Several days ago immense posters wore posted on all the walls in town, annoucing that Reynolds’ Grant Mexican gymnasium and menagerie would exhibt in Forest on that day. Early in the morning all the roads were thronged with people, of all ages, sexes, and colors, and by 10 o’clock the whole town was alive with visitors awaiting the arrival of the tnanagerie. At 11 the fine brass band announced the arrival of the show, and by 12 the canvas was stretched and the cages of the animals arranged. The huge elephant Hercules—the largest ever import ed into this country —was chained to a stake, and byway of caution to those entering the canvas, Mr. John Alston, his keeper, stated that he had for several days manifested a disposition of insubordination, and begged that no one would approach sufficiently near to receive a blow from his trunk Mr. Mark Kite, from tho northern part of this county, coming in after Mr. Alston’s admonition, thoughtlessly handed him a piece of tobacco, which so enraged him with such violence as to dislocate his shoulder, although it was a glancing blow. He plunged with such force that he broke his chain, and although his keeper used every effort to subdue him he was entirely uncontrollable, and he would strike and kick at everj - object near him. By this time the scene was beyond description. Tho vast crowd flew for life. He flow at his keeper and pursued him from under the canvas. Tho 11 o’clock freight train, being behind time, and not having any freight for Forest, and the engineer not intending to stop, came rushing along at the rate of 20 miles an hour. When it had approached within 200 yards he looked up the road aud seemed doubly enraged. Ho immediately ran toward it With great speed, and met it with such a shock that he broke one of 1 his tusks and was immediately I killed. The engine was detached i from the train and thrown from ' the track, and Mr. Wharton, the 1 engineer, having failed to shut off , the steam, it unfortunately run in,to the canvas and smashed the lion's cage,jkilling the lioness and releasing the Lion. The lion finding himself uninjured and at liber ty, and being frightened by the steam whistle of the engine, started at full speed down the Homewood road, roaring terrifically. He hud gone but a short distance when he met Mr. George W. Sheppard, and gave chase. Mr Sheppard finding that he was gaining on him rapidly, and that he would be overtaken, attempted to climb a sapling. He struck at him with his pay as he ascended, but fortunately did no other damage than to tear off his coat tail and carry away part of his pants. Mr. John Smith, riding his fine pacing horse, with his little son behind him, met him four miles from here. As soon as his horse saw him he neighed, when the lion rushed at him, seized him by the throat, and threw him upon tho ground. Mr. Smith, with his little son escaped to the woods, and made their way to Forest on foot. While he was devouring Mr. Smith’s horse, Mr. James J. Rich, who was on his way to Forest, with a load of chickens, drove up. As soon as he saw him he rcard on his hind feet, lashed the ground with his tail, and •prang at him. Mr. Rich eluded him by jumping from his wagon, when he mounted and began to tear open the boxes containing the chickensand turned them out. • He then seemed to lose sight of everthing in his efforts to catch them. When the excitement in town abated, about twenty mounted men, well armed started, in pursuit with all the dogs belonging in town as well as many that had followed their owner* Mr Reynolds, the owner of the lion, begged them not kill him, and sent several men with the crowd with instructions to captue him if posieible, but no doubt the citizens will kill him as soon as they overtake him. It is reported that he killed a freedman in Smith county, near Mr. Thomas Hubbard's, aud that when last heard from he was going down to Oceha. The news that a lion is at large spreads like wild-fire, and the citizens are greatly excited.

Politeness is a good investment, but bowing to a lamp post at midnight is Wasted capital. Lampposts don’t care to be bothered fit such late hours

Brevities. The first apple was eaten by the first pair. A marine plant—The beach of the sea. A natural color—The grey of the evening. The round of domestic life— A hoop skirt. A woman of metal — A Wile. A fiery steed—Horse radish. A light employment—Candle making. Fre3h pears—Newly married couples. The hardships of the ocean—lronclads. The spirit of the press— New cider. Coats to make a spread—Petticoats. Tho fear that is life to us—The atmosphere. Legal Tender —the lawyer’s sweetheart. What all ships must be troubled with—A tack of the blues. Starting a man in business— Kicking a merchant out of his own store. Can the last attachment of a flirt he considered a newer ism (aneurism) of the ear? Something for vaulters to remember—that one good turn deserves another. Wheels like men are often tired, and very frequently from a kindred cause—going round so much. The question is raised whether the grief of a mulatto can be called j'ellow pine. The object some wives have in blowing up their husbaeds it is doiibtiess to have them come down. Advice is like snow; the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind.

No. 2.

A little wrong done to another is a grent wrong done to ourselves. Sombody says the Mississippi ‘has raised one foot.’ When it raises the other, it will probably run. The best way to get settled in life is to pay all you owe. Settle and live on a square. - “Pray keep your seat,’’ as the sportsman said io the rabbit. If a toper and a gallon of whiskey were left together which would drunk first ? “My fare is foul as the boatman said when he carrying some poultry to market. Children say what they do, old people what they have done, and fools what they wliiah to do. Biggies, the grocer, has gone into the chalk business. Most of his cutomers want it put down in that way, so he chalks it up. A man from the .verdant regions yesterday went into one of of our Fire Hose Company's bouses to get a pair of stockings. “I know!” is the language of a proud ignormus; “I know not!” that of fodl; “I know nothing!’' that of a wise man. “Sir, you are a fool!’ ‘Do yon call me a fool, sir?’J‘yes,sir!’ ‘you do sir ?’ ‘yes, sir! I would call an}’ man a fool who behaves as you do.’ ‘Oh ! you would call any man a fool. Thenyl cannot consider it personal. I wish you good morning, sir.’ From Randall'sTLife of Jefferson, Vol. 2, p. 662. Mr. Jefferson on Appointing his Relative* to Office--A Letter to his Kinsman, George Jefferson. Dear Sir :—I have to acknowledge the recipt of yours of March 4, and te express to you the delight with which I found the very just, disinterested anti honorable point of view in which yon snw the proposition it covered. The resolution you so properly approved had long been formed in my mind. The public will never be made to believe that the appointment of a relative is make on the ground of merit alone, uninfluenced by fauiilyjvicws; nor can they ever see with approbation offices, the disposal of which they intrust to the President for public purposes, divided out as family Mr. Adame degraded himself infinitely by his conduct on this subject, as Washington had done himself the greatest honor. • With two such examples to proceed by, I should be doubly inexcusable to err. It is true that this places the relations of the President in a worse situation than if he were a stranger, but the public good, which can not be effected, if its confidence be lost requires this sacrifice. Perhaps, too, it is compensated by sharing in (he public esteem I could uot be satisfied till I assured! you of the 'increased esteem with which this transaction fills me for you. Accept my affectionate expressions of it Thomas Jeffebsow. - -I. - — ' 1 • “ A young gentleman wearing a magnificent new hat visited the theater in New Orleans the other night and carefully placed it beneath the scat while he viewed the performance on the stage U lien the play ended he discovered that his neighbors had been using his hat as a spittoon, and it wee dripping with tobacco Juice-