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3PHIlAJD3SIi3?HIjaLs THURSDAY, FEBEUAEY 22, 18GG.
VOL. V.-No. 4G.
DOUBLE SHEET-THREE CENTS.
THE FENIANS
The Pittsburg Congress-Stirring
Address of President Roberts The
Conduct of the Philadelphia Con
press Charges of Fraud and
Corruption The Sinews of
Vor Most Essential Non
interference with Ameri
can Party Politics Sym
pathy Evinced by the
People in the Success
of their Cause, Etc.
FrrrsnuRO, February 21. Tho Fenian excito
. ment still continues. A full representation ia
bow here. One thousand veteran soldiers repre
sent Ireland, on whose deliberations lor weal or
for woe her future prospects depend.
The II oust) was calif a loonier this mornintr
and Colonel Warren, the chairman of the
Finance Committee, reported progress. Mr.
Murphy, of I'lHsburg, is authorised to receive
acips and mncy.
Ten o'clock to-morrow is set down as the time
to receive General Sweeney's report.
Letters containing large amounts of money
Lave been received trora different parts of the
country, Scnutors Cary and Daly have resigned,
and their resignations have been accepted.
The Finance Commiitce submitted a report in
the afternoon, which waa referred for revision.
The following committee on resolutions and ad
dress has been appointed: A. Ij. Morrison, B.
B. Dally, James Donnelly, Captain O'Noill, Lieu
tenant' McMahon, R. CiHcrist, Dr. Donnelly, J.
W. Fitzgerald, James J. Burns, and John Derby,
On motion a committee was appointed 'to
nominate Senators to fill vacancies, as follows:
Colonel Warren, Captain Mageo, Lieutenant Fin
pame, Edward McMahon, M. O. Day, John
iladigan, John Egan, P. J. Ford, J. 8hehan,
Colonel A. P. Morrill, Colonel P. M. Dana, Dr.
Donnelly, John Derby, M. Duffy, P. Kars.
At three o'clock President Roberts and Gene
ral Sweeney entered Ihe hall and were received
with the greatest demonstrations of delieht.
Alter Ihe excitement had subsided Prcstdent
Roberts proceeded to address the House as
follows:
ADDRESS OF rHE9HCNT ROBERTS.
Brothers of the Senate and House of Delegates
of thp Fenian Brotherhood of America: The
present session of the Senate and House ol Dole
gates, in Joint session, is one which must be re
garded as tho roost important assemblaee con
, vencd since the formation of the . Fenian
Brotherhood. It is only a few short months
since the representatives of the organization,
many of whom 'are now present, assembled at
Philadelphia, at the call of your then recognized
authorities, to decide upon such action as was
required to place the. Brotherhood in a con
dition to meet the exigencies of the times'
to develop its streneth and resources,'
and apply both in the "most practical and
direct method to the achievement of the
grand object for which the organization has
been built np by the Irish people here and at
home the rescue of our native land from a
foreign and uncongenial power, nnd the eleva
tion of our suffering brethren to the dignity and
blessings ol free manhood, such as is to-day the
birthright of the people of this republic. At
the Congress assembled at Philadelphia, a fact
which had been for some time previous becom
ing apparent was soon reBolved into a certainty,
that the great body of the Brotherhood, the
earnest, patriots, and unselfish workers in the
ranks, were far ahead of those who assumed to
lead the organization; but when prompt and de
cisive action was demanded as the result of
years -of seemine preparation, were found in
capable or unwilling to carry out the desires of
the Brotherhood. '
, THE NECESSITY FOR THE CHANGE IN THE GOVERN
- ' ' ' 11ENT.
Money was freely poured into the treasury
witn a generosity iinparallelled nnder like cir
cumstances, but the results produced in return
were 'of so trivial a character that the repre
sentatives of the Brotherhood were convinced of
the necessity of making such a change in the
governmental system of the organization ai
should guarantee In the future greater energy
and more productive results, while at the same
time it would give to the Brotherhood belter
security -tor the responsibility of its officers than
was afforded by the old system, while you, in
return tor the blind confidence required
from 'the members of the Brotherhood,
had littl else on the part of otliclals than
the exercise ot an arrogant spirit and an irr
spoiisible power, better suited to a despotism
than a voluntary association or Ireemen for the
propagation of freedom and . constitutional
liberty. To remedy tho unsatisfactory conditlom
of atfairs of the Brotherhood, aud ia order to
place itself in a position to command and make
. available the sympathies and confidence of tha
American people, a constitution was adopted
' for the government of the bodv, modelled alter
the Constitution of the United States, as far as
the latter was found applicable to tha circum
stances, embodying tho purest principle of
democracy, and ratified by the unanimous con
sent of the representatives of tho B-otherhood,
within sight of the building where the Declara
tion of American Independence , was proinul-
' gated. ,
VIOLATION OF TUB CONSTITUTION OP THE ORDER.
But scarcely was the ink which traeed its
lines upon the paper dry when it was violated in
spirit, and ere tt was two months in existence
it was entirely disregarded and trampled on by
the man who had been elected under it to the
position of President, and who, in the presence
of the assembled delegates, with hand uplifted
to heaven, swore to respect, defend, and uphold
it. An attempt so revolutionary in its charac
ter, and so repugnant to the spirit of liberty and
the principles of representative government was
calculated to destroy the efficiency, and would
have imperilled the very existence of the Fenian
Brotherhood, had the men to whom your repre
sentatives contiued the care and supervision of
your Interests been unworthy of their trust or
foreetful of the high responsibility resting on
them.
CHARGES OF FRAUD AND CORRUPTION.
Fortunately twelve out of thi fifteen Senators
proved tho wisdom of the choice by which tney
had been selected from your body by remaining
true to their oaths of office. Thev met the issue
sorrowlully but firmly, and in the manner pro
vided for by the Constitution. Finding the tem
perate remonstrances to which they at first con
sued themselves of no avail, and that the funds
of the patriotio masses who contributed were
being recklessly squandered on objects foreign
to the purpose of ttie organization, is violation
of the constitutional provisions wMca forbade
expenditure of money without a direct appropri
ation by the Senate, and that the safeguards with
which the Congress of Philadelphia bad sur
rounded the issue of bond as a mans far rais
ing revenue for military purposes were belag
disregarded and overthrown, opening the way
for unchecked fraud and corruption, while the
money appropriated for the carrying outot the
plans of General Sweeney was withheld, finding
that every vital principle of the constitution
wss spurned by the President and the advisers
with whom he tad chosen to surround himself,
the Senate took the aly course leit open to
them under the circumstances, and exercising
the constitntional powers delegated to 'them,
impeached and removed the officials who had
proved so unmistakably their, unfitness for the
positions they had made subservient to their evil
purposes, to Ihe great m1u7 of tho organtza
Uoa d oi tat character ( tU Irish people.
Few bodies would have withstood the shock to
which the Fenian Brotherhood was exposed. It
has come forth unsea'hed and strengthened
trom the ordeal, and the very crisis through
which it has parsed, while rendering necessary
the a8crnb1ing ol this Congress, has placed it in
your power to demonstrate to im- that tho
daunflcrs men of the organization are still in
the majority, resclvrd to maintain the doctrines
of republicanism ns Cenibodieojin their onstiiu
tion, and are still true to the principles which
tor vears they proclaimed as the foundation of
the Fenian structure, and that thee principles
arc still to 'ruide and govern us, to brace our
energies, to rekindle our dormant hope, an I to
nerve our arms to strike for liberty, our race,
and our native land.
Ihe meeting of the Coneress was, In my esti
mation, and in that ot the wise and patriotic
men with whom I consulted, unavoidable. No
matter what the expense might bo, the losses
sustained by your absence from .your homes
and bueincs, and, above all, the loss of pre
cious, priceless time to the cause of Ireland,
every moment of which is like beads ot gold
gliding throuarh the grandest opportunity which
has ever presented itself to an exiled people,
to endeavor to give liberty to their race, and a
republican government to their native land.
All these considerations were duly weighed,
and I considered it of paramount, nay vital,
Importance that you -should confer once
more, and decide upon the future course
proper for the Brotherhood to purauo.
TUB BROTHERHOOD SHOULD FORGET PAST DISSEN
SIONS. The past is gone; 1t is buried with d saopolnted
hopes and neglected opportunities. Let us en
deavor to forget what cannot benetit tho cause
of Ireland to remember. Much has been lost, but
much, very much, has been gained. Wo nave
Emltied our organization from tho dross which
i inseparable from the growth of all large
bodies. We have rescuod it from the grasp of
an arbitrary and despotic power, whoso influ
ence, like a funeral pall, cast its shadow over
our patriotism and repelled thousands of patriotic
Irishmen Irom uniting with us in our efforts for
Irish regeneration. We have inspired confi
dence in our honesty, our patriotism, and in tne
pnritv of our motives, we have proclaimed
that the rights of the humblest member in our
ranks are sacred and must be respected: that
an honest difference of opinion, properly ex
pressed, is not a justification lor doubting a
brother's patriotism, much less for stigmatizing
his character.
WHAT THE IRISH IN AMERICA HAVE PROVED.
. We ' have proved that the Irish people in
America, gaining wisdom from tuo bitter expe
rience of centuries, and learning democracy at
the very fountain of true liberty, discari utterly
and forever the last vestige of feudalism which
soueht to supplant the manhood of the' nine
teenth, century with slavish and degrading pre
rogatives of tho dark ages. It is to the future we
must look; it is for tho future of the Irish people
at home we must look, and it is tor Ireland, her
alone, that we must strike.
The great duty of the Congress, and that, if
wisely and earnestly carried out, will make it
memorable in history, and will place the nances
of its members on rolls of Immortality, la to de
cide upon the plans to be submitted by General
Sweeney, Secretarv of War, for further opera
tions.' It is the first time in the history of tho
Fenian Brotherhood that a military plan has
been submitted to Congress, or, in fact, that was
ever known to exiit or was ever conceived.
THE FUTCRB HISTORY OF THE BROTHERHOOD.
It marks an era in our history, and it Is for you
to determine whether that history shall contain
records of brave deeds, noble actions, battles
fought, and campaipns successfully terminated
on Irish soil. No matter where they may begin.
I give my unqualified support to the general
features of that plan, believing that it is the only
one which, under present circumstances, mili
tary men could approve of, or for which we
should be iustitied in jeopardizing the lives of
the brave men who are ready to risk them for
the cause. . , ,
I THE ADVANTAGES OF THE HOUR. '
It is practicable, though surrounded with diffi
culties which are not insurmountable, if we
properly realize the advantages of the hour, and
are prompt, bold, energetic, and yet discreet in
our movements. Its details are clear and
explicit, and the estimates required for carrying
them out will be submitted with them to a com
mittee of experienced soldiers, to be appointed
by your honorable body, for their inspection
and approval. They are of so important a
nature that it would be injudicious to refer to
them more fully here.
THE SINEWS OF WAR FOR THE BROTHERHOOD.
In consequence of the illegal assumption of
ower by my predecesor, the bonds which wpto
lurnisn tne sinews 01 war lor the lirother-
hood are rendered valulcss, and tho plates, with
all other property of the Brotherhood, with tho
exception of some ten thousand dollars which
tha Treasurer (Mr. O'Rourke) saved from tho
general wreck, are held by the lato executive
and his officials. It will ba necessary for you to
consider and decide npon a new issue, and to
see that tha requirements of your Constitution
are rigidly adhered to in order to protect the or
ganization and the public from fraud.
1 HONEY IB INDISPENSABLE.
Money is indispensable; without it nothing
can be done. A portion had to be borrowed
lately on the personal credit of some of the Sena
tors to fulfil ourcontraot for the purchase of
arms. I suggest that this Congress, if it deter
mines for action, give guarantees that the means
required by the Secretary ol War shall be forth
coming in time to meet contracts made on the
strength of your promise. While we incite the
ciiticism of men who are patriotic It is alsolutely
necessary that we should have the most decided
proofs that those who profess to be with us re
cognize the binding force of the Constitution,
and sustain the action taken under it, in order
that we may kno our actual strength and our
capacity for self-government.
NON-INTIBFBRENCB WITH FABTT POLITICS IN AVE
t ,RICA RECOMMENDED.
I recommend to this Congress that before they
adjourn they disclaim In the most solemn man
ner any intention, desire, or inclination to nse
the power of this organization for the purpose
of influencing in any form party politics in Ame
rica. It is entirely foreign to our aims and
repugnant to our patriotism, and those who
would attempt to tratlic on the sacred impulses
of Irish hearts deserve and should receive the
scotn acd detestation of all true men. Assure
the press and the people of America tht we
repudiate such an idea now or at any future
time,
MR. ROBERTS' REASONS FOR ACCEPTING THE PRB"
j SIDENCT.
I was urged to allow my name to be used for
the otlice, but I positively declined. I believe I
can do better service in the rank?, and at the
same time gratify uy own feelings. I khould be
pleased to see General Sweeney elected by you
as my successor. HiB military experience, pa
triotism, and talents, In my opinion, eminently
qualify him for the position, and the people will
have confidence in uis administration. I took
thAbelmnf our noble shin at the rislur of the
late storm. I held it while infaraj lashed her
sides and sent a torrent or folly and talsenooa
over the pilot and crew; but the danger is now
past, and I shall resign the position to your
bands, being amply repaid by the knowledge
mat 4 nave a one my amy.
j GENERAL IWIKHCY AND TIB SKNATB.
I should indeed be unworthy of your confi
dence were I insensible to the aid rendered and
tha sacrifices ntade for our cause by your Sena
tors. Watchful of tha interests of the Brother
hood, patient under great provocation, nnd
conscientious in me aucharge oi weir auues,
I ' ., .
they are an honor to the organization, and de
serve the most unbounded confidence of their
constituents. The most thorough accord and
unity of ideas have existed between the Execu
tive, General Sweeney, and the Senate.
TUB BYMPAinY EVINCfcD IN THE CAUSE THROUGH"
, OUT THH COUNTRY,
Tho late tour of General 8weenoy and myself
through portions of Pennsylvania, Ne Jersey,
New York, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri,
and Tennessee not alone utoi,hhed by the
manner in wnich your representatives were
received, but inspired me with renewed hopes
and confidence in oor anility to carry on a lo.ig
and vigorous strutrgle. Tlio great heart of the
people beats with a stronc and f anient pulsa
tion. On everv sde we found the deepest in
terest manifested In tho -canse of Ireland, and
received the warmest expressions of encourage
ment and support from Americans, as wen as
from our own pwple.
There is a deeo feeling of hostility in the
hearts of the American people which bodes evil
to Britain, and In my opinion a war between
Ei eland and America would sweep a tornado of
pmt-up passion over this country, which would
arrav one nait tne maie population inarm, ic
would bo the most popular war ever waged by a
nation, and I bellevo it" results would leave En
gland ruined, and America, In extent of territory
nud power, the loremost nation oi tne eartn, ana
make her the savior of oppressed nationalities
to-dny.
COOLNESS AND DELIBERATION TDB REQUIREMENTS
IF THE HOUR.
I should bo untrue to rny manhood and false
to my God were I to seek to influence your judg
ments hv nn nnncnl to vonr nnssinns. The ocen
eion demands cool and. wise deliberation. ' Ire
land calk to us; we can aid her. Our brothers
aro imprisoned; can we rescue them ? Lioerty
is banished from the soil of Erin; can we restore
it with the talons of the eagle in the folds of our
own sunburst or twined around tho harp f
While its strings shall vibrate to the cannon's
roar and be attuned with the sabre's clash shall
the shamrock on our native hills be nourUhcd
with the blood of the oppressor or forever
allowed to decay beneath the mauglcd forai of
ni victim.
The sneaker was freauentlv Interrupted bv an-
plaute. JYeto York IRrald.
From Texas. ". ' ,
Galveston, February 17. The Convention Is
still in session. Mr. Jones made a proposition to
divide Texas into three States, for a balance of
power in the Union. Tho Committee on Elec
tions reported that four of tho delegates had not
been pardoned. The Committee on changing
the State Constitution reported in favor of
making all changes which were best . for tho
present and future, which was tabled. ' '
GiLVESTON, February 19. The report of the
Committee encouraging immigration and op
posing the Stay laws, and against a special law
prohibiting the intermarriage of whites aud
blacks, was adopted. ' . -
A report was made in favor of the following
amendment to the Constitution:
That no slavery or involuntary servitude shall
exist in the State of Texas, exept as a punish
ment for crime. Negroes shalVhave the riarht to
sue and be sued, to make contracts, hold pro
pel ty, and bo tried by the courts, and la suite
between whites and blacks they may testify in
their own behalf.
A resolution was introduced to prevent the
obtaining of damages (or imprisonment under
Confederate rule. , .
The Massachusetts Legislature .gainst the
1 President's feto.
Boston, February 22. In the Massachusetts
House of Representatives, yesterday afternoon,
a series of resolutions were introduced regretting
the course of President Johnson In vetoing the
Frcedmen's Bill, and asserting that it is the duty
of the President to give the negroes that protec
tion for which the national honor stands pledged,
and to which the gallant conduct of the colored
soldiers entitled them.-- - '
These resolutions were referred to the Commit
tee on Federal Relations, m ,' . ,
The House refused to reoeive a resolution
thanking the President for his veto message, by
a vote ol 90 to 18.
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From Nashville.
Nashvillb, February 21. Cotton more a:tive,
with but little doing. Sales at 3436c.
The Administration members persist In
absenting themselves, but a quorum was had
to-day. , ,
A grand mass meeting will be held here
to-morrow to endorse the President and the
Administration. Delegates are coming from all
parts of the State. Business will bs suspended,
and the military will unite in the celebration.
A grand billiard tournament will be held here
next week. '
' From Lonisvllle.
Louisville, February 21. The editors of the
Louisville Journal, Democrat, and Courier have
united In the call for the mass meeting at the
Court nouse to-morrow night, to endorse tho
course of the President.
The military and civic societies will celebrate
Washington's B Jthday to-morrow.
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Massachusetts Billiard Championship.
Boston, February 22. A match game of bil
liards, carom, 1500 points, for the championship
of Massachusetts, was won last evening by E.
Daniels, of Boston, L. W. Langdon, of Florence,
being his competitor. The game occupied
nearly five hours.
j Markets by Telegraph
Mobile, February 22 Cotton exoited, and hat
advanced lo. Sa'es of 82,000 bales of middlings at
IGo. Ueld 180. Sterling- Exchange 16.
The Caubb of Fever and Ague. In the Janu
ary number of tho American Journal of Medical
Science there is a most valuable discovery an
nounced by Dr. J, II. Salisbury. He has satis
tied himself that Jhe real cause ot fever and
ague,! in what are called mularious districts, is
to be traced to a plant called the A(jua PcUmetia,
one ot the lowest knewn forms of vegetable
organism. The spores and oblong colls of this
plane are, it seems, elevated by the exhalations
rising up from the heated earth in the night,
when the atmosphere has become cooler. The
breathing in of these spores is said to be the
cause of the fever and ague. Indeed, it would
seem that they pessess a powerful medical effect,
useful to some constitutions predisposed to
canRumptlon, tor instance yet destructive to
otheiR, through the fevers produoed. It Is sup-
fiosed that, by Droper arrangements, the know
edge ot these facts will lead to tho extirpation
of the plants in many regions, and a more proper
treatment of the dieae. It will thni tend to
render places habitable by whito men where
bfre they could not subsist.
THIRD EDITION
EUROPE.
TWO DAYS' LATER NEWS.
A
THE FENIAN QUESTION IN
PARLIAMENT. '
ANOTHER FENIAN AMMUNITION
FACTORY IN DUBLIN.
LET TE RS-OF-M ARQTJE TO BE ISSUED
! BY SPAIN AGAJXST CHILI.
PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE ON
THE CATTLE PLAGUE.
COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL
INTELLIGENCE. ,
Cte Etc, Etc., EtV, Etc. EM,, Et.
New York, February 22, 10 A. M. The Cuba
has arrived, with Liverpool advices of February
10, via Quccnstown February 11. Her news is
two days later. .
The Erin arrived out on tho 8th and tho North
American on the 9th.
Notice has bpen given in the House of Com
mons ot intended questions to the Government,
to learn if representations, had been made to
the United States regarding the Fenian machl.
nation".
The ship Wanota, for Melbourne, with throe
hundred passengers on board, foundered after a
collision In the Bay of Biscay. All hands were
saved. ,
Liveepool, February 10 Evening. United
Slates Five-twenties closed at 67J67. ' The
Paris Bourse is flat, Rentes closing at 68f. 75.
Qceenstown, February 11. The Asia has
arrived from Boston.
London, February 10, P. M. Tho Prussian
Chamber of Deputies has passed a resolution, by
a large majority, protesting against the attempt
of the Supreme Court to restrict the liberty of
speech. ,
QrEENSTOWN, February 11. Arrived from
New York, Dirigo at Cadiz; from New Orleans,'
St. Oenevieve at Havre, Carolina at Queenstown,
Rotetta at Barcelona; from Mobile, Eliza at
Liverpool; from Savannah, Mont Blanc; Eoen
ing Star and County of Piotou at Liverpool,
In the House of Commons Mr, Warkins gave
notice that he would, on the 10th, ask the Chan
cellor of the Exchequer whether any or what
representation had been made on behalf of her
Majesty's Government to the United States with
reference to the Fenian organization in America,
and more especially with regard to the employ
ment of American officers and the issue of bonds
by the so-called Irish Republic.
In the debate on the address in response to
the Queen's speech, The O'Donohue enlarged
upon Irish grievances, and moved an amend
ment to the address declaring It to be the duty
of the Ministry to examine into the causes of
Irish dissatlslactlon, and to remove them.
After a general debate on Fenlanlsm, in the
course of which it was charged that the con
spiracy was of American origin, and that
Seward was the real head centre, the amend
ment was rejected by a vote of Hi to 25, and
the address was agreed to.
The Cattle plague was the leading topic in
both honses of Parliament. The Morning Herald
believes the existence of the Ministry depends
on the way It deals with this subject.
The Dublin police had discovered a second ex
tensive Fenian manufactory of ammunition In
that city. Some soldiers, charred with Fenian
ism, were being court-uiartlalled. Official
despatches from the French Minister at Wash
ington to his Government respecting tne Bagdad
affair had been received. He announces that
the United States Government has fully decided
not to allow Itself to be drawn Into a conflict
with France through filibtuter or agents of
Juarez.
The Spanish Government has decided to issue
letters of marque and reprisal atrainst Chili,
upon proof that Chili has adopted this mode of
warfare.
The Ministers of State announced in the Cortes
that Peru was probably at this time in open
ho-til1iy with Spain.
It 1s reported that tho Italian Government
had sent an energetic note to Madrid, in conse
quence of the serious declarations concerning
Italy in tha Spaaish diplomatic book.
It is stated that Austria is about to send a
note to Prussia, firmly refusing the demands of
the latter in regard to the Duchies.
Commercial Intelligence).
Liverpool. February 10, P. M. Cot'on flat.
Sales to-day 7000 bales, at'a partial deo'ina or id.
Sales te speculators and exporters, 2000. Breadstuib
dull. . PtovWods firm.
London, February 10. Contois for mony 884
80j). l'tie buMiou in the Bunk of England has de
creased 108 000. Illinois Central, 71j71J; fcrie,
62M623 ) linited States t-20a, 67j67. .
Antral of the " City of Baltimore
New Yoek, Febrnary 22. The City of Balti
more has arrived with Liverpool advices of Feb-,
rnary 7, anticipated by the Cuba, which arrived
this morning. - , 1 -
Washington's Birthday ia Baltimore.
Special Dttpmten to The Evening Telegraph.
Baltimore, February 22. This Is a pretty
general holiday, and business Is mostly sus
pended throughout the city. American flags
are waving over all our Union houe and busi
ness places, but in the Southern sympathizing
sections very little respect is paid to the occa
sion, j All public buildings and banks are closed,
and we have beautltul weather. '
From Indianapolis.
Indianapolis, Ind., February 21. The Union
State , Convention to-morrow will be largely
attended. Caucuses, were held to-night for a
general interchange of opinion and discussion
ot the question of endorsing the President or
Congress. The conservative element seems to
be in the ascendancy, hut both wings are dis
posed to harmonize, ' ! - 1 '- ' ' ' '
WASHINGTON.
Sptcial JDerpatchei to the Evening Telegraph?
Washington, February 22.
I.lf n(,-Hnernl Grant nnd Ihe Prllnt.'
The National Iriteligenctr says it feels war
ranted in contradicting the representations
wLich arc extensively published, that some
alienation of feeling between Lieutenant-General
Grant and the President was evoked as a conse
(juence of the matter or the suppression and re
ival of the Richmond Examiner.
. Knpprtrn of tbe President.
It is reported fhnt Secretary Seward, Mr. Ray
mond, and Representative Delano have loft this
city for Now York, for the. purposo or making
speeches in support Of the President and his
policy.
' Governor Fenten
is In this city. He is understood to strongly dis
approve the President's veto message, of the
Freedmcn's ! Bureau bill, as a most unfortunate
act, and fraught with dangerous consequences.
Opinion of the Cabinet.
The statement that Mcsrs. 8e ward, McCul
loch, Denisoo, and Welles sustained the Presi
dent's Veto Message, in Cabinet mooting, is
generally credited hero. It is said that Cabinet
Ministers, in confidential conversations, do not
deny it.
The Feeling; la Ohio.
The following despatch from Ohio was re
ceived here to-day. It te from a source emi
nently qualified to know whereof he speaks:
"The people are furiously Indignant. Ohio is
good to-day for 60,000 against Johnson. Great
enthueiadm prevails in favor of Congress."
Cabinet Rnmori,
The statements telegraphed heoce that there
is to bo an Immediate and general disruption of
the Cabinet are entirely groundless, as we are
asuredupon the best possible authority. At
Ihe Cabinet meeting yesterday there wai the
U6ual personal cordiality, although tho dif
ferences of opinion between those who favored
and those who opposed tho veto aro irrecon
cilable. Tho statement that Mr. Sjed will
shortly retire seems to be founded on something
more than ordinary rumors, and is an event
quite dependent as to time and circumstance
upon that gentleman's own volition.
Circular from General Batrd.
Major-General Baird, Assistant Commissioner
of the Frecdmen's Bureau for Louisiana, has
published a circular to the planters ot St
Martin's, In reply to certain resolutions adopted
by them at a meeting to regulate contracts with
freedmen, in which he compliments them for
their liberality and lustica, and speaks of the
resolutions as highly creditable to them, but
suggests a few Improvements that would render
the rules provided by the resolutions acceptable
to all parties concerned.
The Author of the Message. .
i The authorship of the President's veto message
is variously assigned. The opinion which most
geneially obtains in Congressional circles is that
it is the handiwork of several doctors, with tho
prescriptions a good deal mixed. Montgomery
Blair is popularly assigned an important part in
its authorship.
Tbe Pardon Ba'.am.
Over three hundred pardons havo just been
completed, and Issued mostly to North Caroli
nians. On Tuesday eight pardons were granted
to Alabamlans. ' , ' '
- Smaa;e;llna;.'
Advices received by Hon. N. Sargent, Com
missioner of Cnstoms, from our Northern fron
tier, state that considerable Impetus has been
given to smuggling by the tone of some of the
English newspapers, which openly advise Cana
dians to practise it, in rovengo for the Indisposi
tion of tho United States to renew the Recipro
city treaty.
Colored Schools.
Several of the colored school buildings here
were dressed In mourning last night on account
of the veto of the Free jmen's Bureau Bill.
Celebration To-Day la Wnablnnrton.
The anniversary of Washington's birthday is
being more generally observed hero than for
many years. The Government departments,
banking houses, and places of business are
closed, and there is a general display of flags.
Also a 'parade of Ore companies, etc. Both
houses of Congress are closed, and the members
are attending the ceremonies in tho House.
At their hall, the association called the
"Oldest Inhabitants," are celebrating tho day;
and at Grover's Theatre a pretty large political
demonstration is ia progress, with speakin
going on within the building, and at two stands
outside. Tom Florence is the engineer of this
demonstration, which ia of the Democratic
stripe. ' " 11
The resolutions adopted eulogize the Const!
tution as it exists, enlarge upon its indestructi
bility, urge the admission of Southern members,
oppose any new rulo in the qualification of
electors, deuounce tho District suffrage bill and
negro equality, uphold the t resident's veto,
deprecate the "disheartening treatment of our
erring but repentant fellow-citizens of the South
by the House of Representatives," and unquali
fiedly endorse the policy of the President.
These resolutions are to be presented to the
President this evening by the meeting enmasse,
and it is supposed that the President will speak
at some length In response. . .
President Johnson, ex-efilcio President of the
National Monument Association, presided at
their meeting to-day, at their hall.
They were addressed by the venerable Philip
R. Kendall, of the Washington bar,- President
In a response to allusions mado to the impedi
ments being thrown in the way of restoring all
the States, he said he thought all good citizens
should labor to bring all the States back to the
fold of the Union.
) ' From New Orleans. 1 '
' Niw Orleans, Febuary. 21. Cotton quiet;
sale of 2200 bales at tGo. Sugar, fair to fully
fair, UJOlGJc. Molasses, pilme to choice, 02o.
Gold, 1364. New York sight, discount Ster
ling,.' Freight to New York, 84; Liverpool,
The Mississippi High Court of Errors nnd Ap
peals have decided unanimously that the Stay
law Is unconstitutional. .
; THE RACE.
THE 'fWINOOSKI" AGAINST
THE "ALGONQUIN."
THE LATE TRIAL ON TI1E SOUND.
Official Itepoit of the Chief Engineers
of the Bureau of Inspectors,
Steam Machinery.
Etc., Et Etc Etc., Et Ete., Ele.
Gkmkral Inspector's Officb, Steam Ma
chinery Unitf.o Statbs Navy, Nkv York,
February 19, 1800. Sir: Tho uuiersigned. ap-
po'nteo oy you to conduct tne expen-neut with,
the competitive machinery of tho United Sta'oi
paddle-wheel ateamers Winooski and A'nonquin,
have the honor to submit tho folio wing'prcliml
nary report ot the result of the tri ll ou Loug
Island Sound lor msxiinuin power of machinery
and suecd of vessel, and lor economy ot fuel
under thc condition.
It will be followed by a full report, embracing;
the results of all the trial at tho whnri as well
as of that on Long Inland Sound, together wlih
our conclusions from the same, aud all the daU
in exenso. ,
THE OBSTACLES TO THE FULL PERFORMANCE OF TUB
; RACE. , .
The trial on Long Island Sound was Intended
to embrace eieht consecutive double runs, ho
tween Execution Rock Lighthouse and Faulk
ner's Island Lighchouso, passing around both.
Each double run measured on the vessels' track
was, according to the const survey chart, 113
geographical wiles, but a violent storm, accompa
nied with weather so thick as to prevent, the lights
being seen beyond a mile or two, and the refusal
of the pilots to run in it, terminated the trial after
the 11 inoost had performed three double runs, or
339 geographical miles, aud the Algonquin two
double runs, or 220 pcographlcal miles. Our
data and results are accordingly tor these dis
tances respectlvelv. Both vessels ran a portion
of the distance on the next rnn, bnt that portion
is omitted, because tho exact position of the
vessels could not bo determined when theyde-.
cided to anchor. Durinar the running time the
wind was a penile, variable breozc, and the wator
smooth. At each terminus of tne routo a lurge
field of ice was encountered, whose resistance
preatly lessened the speed or tho vessels while
pAssin'sr through it, and the speed was also de
creased by tho turning of the vessels around
each terminus.
THE CONDITION OF BOIH VESSELS.
Neither vessel steered well, but they were
about equal in this particular; which, ot course,
still further lessened their speed. The machinery
nf both vessels was in excellent order. That of
the Algonquin, after the completion of the wharf
trials, hid been for two and a half months in
the hands of the contractor, for repairs, during
which time he had renewed all the vertical
tubes of the boilers, substituting a new circulat
ing pump, etc. etc. i
THE INJURIES TO THE "ALGONQUIN" NOT MATBRIAL.
In the course of the trial the feed pump worked
by the main engine was inoperative ten and a
half hours, during which time tbe boilers were
supplied by the auxiliary steam pump; as, how
ever, this pump draws the feed water trom the
hot well, its substitution in no way affected tbo
performance ot the machinery. The counter
balancr of the eccentric broke at tho commence
ment of the trial, but its fracture was not of the
least Importance. A paddle on one of the wheels .
was also brokon ; but it took place on the return,
of the vessel to port, and not during the trial.
' TUB "wiNOOSKl'a" ENGINES UNIMPAIRED.
With the machinery of the Winooskl thero
was no accident or derangement, and It per
formed throughout with the same regularity,
smooinness, ana noise icssness or motion wmcn
characterized its previous perform aucs at the
wharf.
THE APPLICATION OF TUB BLOWERS. . , ,
jOn board the Algonquin the blower was used;
but ns it delivered the blast into an open tire
room, its efficiency must have .been very small.
The steam-let in the smoke-pipe was in use, and
with a boiler pressure of 63 pounds per square
inch above the atmosphere, was doubtless very
efficient in forcing tbo drft. On board the
Winooski the blowers were al'isod. Thev are
two in number, driven by an independent
steam cylinder, and delivered their blasts into
the ashpits of the boilers, which are closed by
two tight doors; when employed, an enormous
rateol combustion can be obtained, a ad a supply
steani much exceeding that nsed during the trial.
A steam-jet (a duplicate of that ot the Algonquin)
in the smoke-pipe, was employed during the
trial, with a boiler pressure or 38 pounds per
square inch above tho atmosphere.
THE VACUUM. '
The machinery of both vessels waa fitted with
surface condensers, and neither was obliged t
"blow otf ' during the trial. The vacuum in the
Algonquin's condenser was less than that of tho
"Winooski; but as it resulted trom insufficiency
of condensine; surface, and not from air leaks,
it was attended by a corresoondingly hieh tem
perature ot feed water, which, to a great extent,
compensated this disadvantage.
THX DRAUGHT OF WATER.
At the commencement of the trial the A'gon
quiria draught of water was 8 feet 5 inches for
ward and aft, and the WinooskPa draught was 8
feet 10 inches forward, 8 feet 8 inches aft. Tbe
difference ot 4 inches in the mean draught was
an allowance made for the deeper false keel of
the latter vessel; both vessels being presumed to
be in other respects ideutical, as they were con
structed from the same building directions and
mould loit dimensions.
THE PADDLE-WHEELS OF BOTH VESSELS COMPARED.
The paddle-wheels of the Winooskl consist
each ot twenty-four paddles. Each paddlo was 9
feet in length and 1(1 iuches in breadtb, and its
outer edge was placed at the distance of 12 fet
trom the centre, making the diameter over the
paddles twenty-four feet. The total area of pad
die surface in one wheel was 2bd square teet.
With tbe vessels at the above d) aught of water
the deepest immersion of the outer edge of tho
paddles was three feet six inches. Tbe paddle
wheels of the Algonquin were arranged by the
contractor as he desired;
' Each wheel consisted of 36 half paddles, 18 on
eHch side, and placed opposite the interspaces
of those on the opposing side. These half
paddles would have been equispacod had each
wheel consisted of IS of them instead of 36; but,
by the omission of 12, six at diametrically
opposite points, an emoty space, equal to that
due to those paddlei so spaced, was ltt
at those portions of the ciicumference of
the wheel. All the half paddles were of the
same . length namely, hve feetbut they
were of unequal breadth, beintr so made
and arranged in the circumlerence of the wheel,
for the purpose of producing a regular rotary '
motion, with a high pressure of steam and high
: measure of expansion used. The breaths of '
the conecutive paddles, Jn inches, were as fol
lows, namely s 15, 17, 19, 21, 24, 2T, 24, 21, and
21. The length, from outside to outside, of a
pair of half paddles was nine feet, caused by their '
verlapplng one foot at the centre. , , (
Contimtd 91 tht Eighth Ft' . ,
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