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Show LUihd ETEET ITKNISO, Yj lmdyi xcpted tht OitM Pbilmiim Covum. Cfaarle W. Penrose, Editor ad BuinaM OGDEN. Manager. CTIir. Tuesday Erenlnir, February 10, 1874 VERDICT ACA.IXST THE U. S. When do the Acts of Congress actually become law ? A provision in tl Constitution of the United States jequires that within tea days after an Act of Congress shall have been submitted to the President, he thill ex press his approval or disapproval of the measure. Should he disapprove of it, he shall communicate his reaShould sons for do he fail to so, at the expiration of the time allowed, the Act takes effect according to its terms and intent, provided however, that Congress shall be in session at the time. Many laws have become operative under such circumstances, although the Executive was known to have been opposed to their enactment. A very important case has just been, adjudicated involving the question of the legal effect of an Act of Congress to which the President's signature was attached after its passage and before the lapse of the constitutional limitation. A large commercial firm some days ago instituted proceedings in the U. S. Circuit Court against the Collector of the post of New York. They had imported a quantity of wool, upon which the Collector levied a tax, and au ad valorem duty amounting to $20,000, the Collector alleging that he was authorized to take this course under a previousAct of Congress. The duty thus imposed was paid under protest by the members of the firm, who commenced an action against the Government, to recover the amount exacted, maintaining that the Act of Congress uutk which they were assessed was unconstitutional, on the ground that it was not signed by the President until two days after the importation was made. A deposition of Johason, was admit- ted in ' evidence, showing that alAct appeared to have the though loen signed by him on the day of its passage, he did not actually sign it until two days afterwards, on the day that Congress adjourned. He acted in this case in pursuance of a custom then prevailing. The Court decided in effect, that although Presidents were in the habit, when they approved Acts of Congress, to date them back to the time when they were passed, the Acts did not, according to the Constitution, become law until the very day, when the President really signed them. A verdict was accordingly rendered against the Government for 200:0- - REVOLUTION E TRAFFIC. The contest between the Union Pncific road and the Eastern trunk lines, is developing results not autic-- , ipated. To take an intelligent view f the causes of the 6ght, it is well to know, that the Pacific Mail Steamship Company determined to compete with the overland route, and reduced the ocean fright rates between New York and California. The Eastern lines forming a direct connection with the North West to prevent a diversion, of traffic which would operate severely against their interests, adopted a Echedale of rates corresponding with those of the Isthmus line. The Union Pacific, however, refused to with them in accepting such rctes as would he necessary to maintain the control of freight across the continent. The Eastern lines then resolved to dissolve their union with the Union Pacific, and refuse to issui) through bills of lading on California freight. Tho consequences flowin; from this fiialy dispute, are startling, and unless a temporizing policy should be adopted, the rich trade which follows the great trunk lines, will be directed The farther south. io :toute3 Union Pacific Company forced back upon its own resources, has established a line of steamers to ply between New York and Baltimore, thus cutting off the great central overland lines from the benefits of a large and lucrative business. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad company have agreed to transfer through freight by way of St. Louis and St. Joseph, where direct communication is made with the Union Pacific. The natural effect of this digression is to impair vitally the interests of Chicago, from which an important element of its prosperi-tvgi- s withdrawn, while it will correspondingly enure to the advantages of its great and growing rival on the OGDEN TINWORK ! GUSTAVTJSAr OHLSON, TO INFORM HIS ITRIEKM AND Patron that be has moved from kil turn-- r premises, aear the Livery Stable. SELLINGo1 "IT T7SHES WEDNESDAY EVEN G Feb. SECOND 11, 1871. APPEARANCE To the rear of Iligginbotham Child Co' s Store, where he is prepared to do OF JAMES A. HERNE! lut Positive! V V tiui of tha Great Succea, all kinds of To cenclode with Ui UCRNX Specialty of SOLON SHINGLE f AdnaisaiOB. Parquette, 75 ds. Reserved $1.00. Prices Gallery, 60 cU. SB Rox Office OUR NEW BUILDING TINWARE WORK Till IN VAOIKIE! RIP Preparatory to taking stock and moving into BEST ST IU. "We offer flrsi, will receive Order left with t&e above prompt attestioQ. dlli-l- GOODSOP L Xj IKIITdJ .A. AT AN DUNFORD&SONS Salt Lake City, UNPEECEDMTED REDUCTION, FOR INSTANCE, pen from WHOLESALE and RETAIL other Standard Prints, at nnd Sprague, 2 till 4 p.iu. 1M9 Mississippi. DIALERS IN A G 2 lbs. for Sugar, That this movement is eminently BOOKS OPEN AT T, COMMENCE AT I O'CLOCK Savou Soap, 12 bars for l oj practicable, is demonstrated by the great success which has attended it who should RAILROAD and thus far. It has also established the UU1 JJ1AVC3. fact, that the northwestern or lake route is not the most available cen& And Gents' Gloves. tre, from which should radiate the LV5AIN numerous lines that form a network OCDEfi IlBTAIL DlALBIi IX WUOLUAII ONE OF THE OLDEST AND MOST of rails. Another important point HOUSES decided, is that the water interests of AIL KINDS OF MEATS, RELIABLE the nation are not destroyed, and that the lakes and rivers which afford Beef, Veal, We solicit Orders from Towns and such marvelous faeilities to the purCountry. poses of commerce arc yet necessary Corn Beef, in subserving great interests. ALL ORDERS Etc.. Etc. :o The contest is yet undecided, bu' and Carefully Filled SAUSAGES OF ALL KINDS, Promptly the last flank movement and brilliant Got up in the Neatest Style, The Lest place ia town for a strategy of the Union Pacific have BEST GOODS Aud ex.rything sold at tha made it master of the situation. AT THE VERY ki'i 1-- Boots, MEAT 3IARKET. CASSIN &3IO WEB, Shoes, Hat!5, Caps, All desire Bargains leJ call i LADIES' FURS WALKER BRO S. . CO., STREET, AX WOODMANSEE'S In Utah. fork, STORE East Side Main Street, Ogden. -- THE GENERA CHEAPEST CASH PRICES. LEFT IX THE LURCH. Harry Genet, whoso escape from the clutches of the officials, has left many mementoes behind him to keep fresh in the minds of his friends the recollections of his princely and dashing career. Many of these mementoes d are in the form of attractive hilltt doux, which are not likebe produced against him as to ly "tell tales" of his many shortcomings and peccadilloes. Most likely he has cast into the waters of oblivion, the remembrances ot the halcyon days when he lorded over his little Harlem domain, the fond idol of an adoring; populace, while basking in the sunshine of a tropical clime. But, Mr. Charles Devlin is notlefit "solitary and alone" to deplore the fatuity which led him to place implicit confidence in the honor and friendship of his boon companion of yore. He became surety in the sum of $10,000 for tho appearance of Prince Hal to answer to another indictment besides the one for which the gay "troubadour" was tried and convicted. But faithful "Hal" was non est inventus, the sheriff said, when the escaped felon's namo was called to say why sentence of the Court should not be passed upon him. Judgment was entered against tho forlorn bondsman, whoee lamentations and gnashing of teeth were of no avail, lor Hal. wouldn't come, nor his ghost either. Mr. Devlin made a fervid appeal to set aside judgment against him, but the bluff and obdurate old Judge was inexorable. If Genet wouldn't come, Dit in must come down with the stamps. The argument in the case was labored and lengthy, which was all very well, only it failed to convince the judge, that it was not his fault, but the sheriff was to blame. The Judge held, that though the escape of Genet was through the negligence of the sheriff, it did not or affect the obligation of his surety to apprehend and produce the delinquent on the indictment found against him. As surety, Mr. Devlin took all the risks of the case, and as his friend did not "come to time, he must pay the amount of his bond. Exit Devlin. gilt-edge- im-pa- ir Yovkq Lawks' Ball. Friday even-ins- ;, l Woodmansees Hall, will be gnla night for the worshippers at the altar of St. Valentine. The Toung Ladies Relief Society of the city will oh. serve the anniTereary of a day the rtt currence of which is anxiously expected for its joys and tfce memories associated with it. The blind little god who carries in his quiver the deadly dart of love has engaged a corner of the hall where he will preside as postmaster. We can asiure all a pleasant time. Place of business adjoining E. P. Brown's Store, on Fifth Street, Lowest Possible Prices. L ASS ' OF dlOS-d- Og;den. 0 11 TMEXI THE SAX FRANCISCO THOMAS CASSIN, GEORGE MOWER. WEEKLY PRICES AS LOW AS ANYWHERE CHRONICLE, UTifl. EV BISTINED TO IX iTVE HUNDRED HKAO OP NICE AMERICAN CATTLE FOR SALE, comiitiug of THE STAR WEEKLY or the Pacific Beef Cattle, Young Cows and Heifers. JONES HIMSELF AGAIN, Coaat. tti Tn AT ONCE THE) 4r mr tt ti m . 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Ten per cent commission allowed to Agents getting up clnos. rapers not eni uui at paid in advunce, and invariably discoutmue the end . if time naid tor. Remittances can be made e Orders or Regie-- 1 at our rick in irafts, i tered Letters. 1111 Salt iAke City. Hoot unci Shoemaker, . WARREN HUSSEY,--PRESIDE- D Three doors south of I.ivery Stable. ' ' ANTHONY J GODBE, CASHIER. MAIN STREET, OGDEN. Oldest Lankiug' Institution iiUbl Orders promptly filled. Repairs neatly Interest Ahowed on Tiki Birorcj executed. H Collections promptly attended Give me a call. Bit W. T. BAKIB. 8. 110RROCKS, HOEROCKS SCOTCH TWEEDS, Suits or single garments made to order in the Latest Style and at the lowest prices. FIRST NAT10XAL BASK Of Main Street, & BAKEE, - Ogden, DEALERS IN General STORE, NEW GOODS, IS'cw Everything1; CHEAPER THAN THE CHEAPEST, Produce Taken. Store City Drug MAIN STREET, OGDEN. PURE DRUGS & PATENT MEDICINE Perfumery and Toilet Goods. PAIXTS, OILS, TURPS, VAttXISHES, BRUSHES. A FULL LIXE OF Groceries Groceries! I Genuine Old Scotch IVhiskei, ' Old Cognac Brandy, Fine Jamaica Bum; Dutch SchnavP ALSO, Fine Article of Old Tom Gin, Foreign and Native Wines and Liquors CIGARS, TOBACCO AND SNUFF. ANGOSTTB HOME, KEXXEDT, BED JACKET, PLANTATION and BITTERS. I2T Prescriptions Accurately Prqmrcd. d93 tf -- 3 1YILLIAM DRIVER, Wfi El |