Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-02-08

We have noticed, on quite a number OF
occasions, at ward aud other Ropubllcan
meetings We have attended In the city, that
one particular gentleman, whom we will call
colored, by way OF distinction, is always on
hand with long set Of ''r,sOlutiOai,"
which at some particular stage Of the meet
ing he draws from his pocket, and an
nounces for tho consideration OF the au-
dieneo.
We have noticed this 30 often, by the
same Individual, that we have come to look
upon him as specially designed and possibly
manipulated by my Lord Cook or some other
great phllanthropbt for this special duty.
Certainly he could not DO more prompt and
dW fat II he were absolutely appointed for
this vocation. lie has a good, strong barry
tone voice, combined with a sententious and
fluent utteranee, and seems admirably
adapted to this rolo. As "a resolution
man" We think he Is 1rst rate. Indeed, We
give him full credit for the promptness,
spirit and vim with which he goes Into this
business. To be sure, II IL rather fancy
work, and don't hurt anybody. But that's
the virtue of 1t. Better so than TO DO en-
gagged in scattering hrebrands and death
through the community.
On the whole we rather like Il; and none
the worse because the REPUBLICAN now and
then comes In for a fair share OF good will
and compliment. Because this brings Us
into uotco before the public, and perchanee
gives us an opportunity to Vindlcate our
many virtues and superior claims to public
favor.
We knew We printed q good newspaper
as well as performed fair share Of SerVleI
for the support Of Republican principles ant
tue advancement Of tho Republican party II
Its local and national aspects before Prof
Groom recorded the fact and deposited tn,
same among the archives Of Union Lsagu
Hall. But theu 1t makes but little dinerene
when or where, since he has taken our poll
ieal status In charge, aud is disposed |
honor US In his 'rSsolUtionJ."
We hardly thought, when we started Il
frat Republican paper ever printed in th
District, that we should reach, in so short
time, this high consideration; but we hay
become conscious that "somo things eau /
hnns as ,---n Osuors, as Harper" 9
some other distinguished author Observes
We have found that 'the resolution man
comprehends the situation and makes hin
self ubiquitous for all the necessities OF tn
occasion. He 10 sufficient for the emergency
let whatever turn or contingency arise In on
local affairs. II there is q screw loose or
Joint out Of place he is omuipreseut with hi
"rssOlu'ioHs," aud all goes well again. Wit
the facility Of a master he takes
1.-THE forms OF things unknown
Turns them into shape, and gives to air
nothing
AlooAl hsbitAtion and a name.p
Now this Is nice. II is elegant We cal
SEQ only one possible difficulty, which nigh
oecur-the possibility, after all, which may
occur to Professor Green, and which end
sometimes
"Like dropping bue kets into empty wells
And growing old in drawing hothloE''
But little more experience will enRbl
the Professor to appreciate all this, and b
will doubtless gather wisdom as he advance
with his "rsSOlUiioHJj" and, anon, adjust bill
action to the real and practical ends OF thil
somewhat mixed and curious life. W,
thank tho Professor for hIs kindly NOTES
We feel aaiterod to DO called out by name
"rsSolWtionIj' because Il looks like buSl
nossj and then, you know, 1t Sso potential
Especially when uttered In the sonoroul
ringing tones Of the Professor. Let us &c,
"Mr. Chairman, have "a resolution {
offer. 1t reads. HhuIly' 'Rssolyed, ThI
the DAILY REPUBLICAN OF this city Is nrs
rate Republican paper, and is worthy OF tn
profound respect and the highest admire
ton of the true Republicans of Washing
ton" Thanks thAnksl Professor. Goo
enough. We can only express our mo.
profound qualification. Please accept OF
sincere acknowledgment for this mark {
your high appreciation. Modssty forbid
that we should say more.