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The Brilliant Adventurer.
From the Boston Tost.

Lord Gordon Gordon exit in the flash of
pistol shot is in melodramatic harmony
with his wonderful career in America.
From the moment when he dawned upon
New York in the assumed splendor Of IL
lustrious descent and the actual magnifi-
cence of borrowed wealth, until the day
when he disappointed the waiting detectives
by taking his own life, his course has been
marked by a meteoric display of qualities
that in a better cause would stamp him as
a genius. With the air and languor of the
typical lord, the presence and the attire ofa
st. James street swell, and carrying noble
name with the ease Of aristocratic practice,
he was the very relization of the republican
conception of the hereditary nobleman.
Elegant and indifferent, suave and shrewd,
he conquered all possible feeble suspicion
not only in society, but in the wariest bust
ness circles. With the too honest Mr.. Gree
ley there also sat at his breakfast table the
cautious and substantial Horace +. Clark
aud the willy, suspicious and alert Jay
Gould. The Imposition was no more COM
plete in the case of one than of the others
and the shrewdest of all was the most mex
tricably caught in the web of the lords
spinning. The story of his magnificent
hospitality in New York, Of his royal pro
gress through the North West, and of his
generous disposal of the funds SO freely fur.
nished him by his victims, is one that equals
the iniaginings Of romance. When light
slowly broke upon the minds of the duped
rulers of Wall street, the pursuit of Gordon
led to even international complications
Nothing commonplace interferes at any
point to detract from the brilliancy Of this
career, which finds a fitting end, not in the
courts, but in suicide in the wilas of Mani
toba.
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The Fallen Chieftan's Disposition of His
Means.
From the New York Su,

From the New York su.
William NJ. Tweed certainly knew what
persons to trust in the time Of his humilia-
ton and punishment for unlawful drafts
upon the public purse. When his trouble
crushed him he needed above all sureties
who could justify for $4,000, 900 real estate
in the city and county of New York. He
unhesitatingly conveyed to members of his
family and to intimate friends the bulk of
his large estate, trusting to them to become
his bailers in the requisite amount. They
fulfilled his expectations, and thus MIR.
Tweed virtually became his own surety. In
no instance has his confidence been abused
The conveyances executed by him were so
openly and properly executed that nothing
but the successful prosecution of the civil
suit againt him could have interfered with
them. In each case he made an absolute,
indefensible title in fee simple to the guar
antee, and when he did not fly the jurisdic-
ton of the courts in which his bond called
for his appearance there was nothing but
simple good faith to force restoration of
the property to it's original owner. That
restoration has been made as fast as has
been required. Three days ago there was
filed in the registers Office a series of deeds
by which Mrs. Eliza A. D. Tweed, wife Of
William M. Tweed Jr., who joined in the
deed, conveyed to Miss Caroline A. scran-
ton, wife of William B. Scranton, for re-
cited aggregate consideration of 800, 600,
the valuable Tweed property at Fifty-sey-
enth street and Ninth avenue, at Eleventh
avenue and Seventy fourth street, and at
Fifty-eighth street and Ninth avenue. The
deeds are dated January 8, 10 and Is. On
the same days and simultaneously, Mrs.
Scranton, joined by her husband, executed
mortgages for the unpaid purchase money,
which mortgages were to secure bonds for
the amounts then due, and Mrs. Eliza A. D.
Tweed formally and legally assigned the
bonds to S. Foster Deyey, Mr.. Tweed's
secretary, thus putting in his hands the in
come by way of interest arising from the
mortgages. The large property conveyed
to Richard Nj. Tweed, the other son of the
prisoner, has also been so managed that the
original grantor has, through his secretary,
perfect control of it, and all the interest to
be thence derived.
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Frank Moulton, their g mutual friend, .
is described rs 81 years Of age, of q very
sandy complexion, and, according to cor
respondent, has the reputation Of being
impetnnns, fiery, and at times belligerent.
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-19

deal to say in one way or another about the
government of the District; politicians and
doctrinnaires of all parties have freely dis
cussed it. Our main object in writing this
article is to allow our own people to be
heard upon the subject. We feel that In
one shape or another the topic is uppermost
in the minds of our citizens, and we pro-
pose to give it expression. To that end
we shall print whatever letters may be sent
us on the subject. The whole question af-
fords the widest scope for inquiry and sug-
gestion, and we hope to see 1t discussed
with the ability and breadth of view which
are so characteristic of the capital What is
the best form of government for the Dis
trictf Shall we return to the old methods
or modification of themi Shall the city
authorities be elective or appointed by the
President, or shall we have form Of gov
eminent part elective and part appointed
Would it be better to abolish suffrage alto
gether and govern the District by board
appointed by the ExecutiveI Should the
suffrage be restoredf Should we have Q
Delegate or a Representative in Congressf
Should the District be taken out of partisan
politics, and, if so, how can It be done ?
How should we be taxedH What proper
ton should the General Government and
the city pay respectively How should
public Improvements be conducted and
paid fort These are few of the questions
which must be answered in some way in
the near future, one in which all our citizens
are closely interested. We invite their dis
cussion in our columns, to the end that
Congress and the country may obtain some
idea of the condition and the necessities of
the situation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-19
TIE NEXT CONGRESs.

1t is little too early to give positive
opinion upon the next Con gress, further
than that there can be no doubt that the
Republican party will retain its control.
When the adjournment took place last June
the prospects for the party were by no
means bright. The country was tired and
weary of the dribble that had been poured
out on the financial question; Of The sheer
neglect of many of the vital interests of the
country; of the general do-nothing policy
that prevailed; Of the laundering and lack
of craftsmanship that was everywhere ap-
parent; but our tickle and volatile people
have since, In great measure, forgiven
their Representatives and hence we find
large number Of the old members
either renominated, or their chances Of re-
nomination improved We may expect
however, to find large number Of new men
in tho Forty-third Congress, larger than is
perhaps desirable in business point Of
view. For q new member Of Congress is,
as a general rule, of very little use to him
self or to his constituents. To be sure he
has the right to vote, and he may succeed
in obtaining five minutes in which to make
a speech three OF four times during the long
session. but he has next to no influence in
shaping legislation, and no matter what his
abilities or his genius may be he has no
opportunity of showing them. A tenth
rate man who has a knowledge Of the rules,
who has served eight or ten years in the
House, can be more valuable to his eonstit-
uents, II he has the inclination to be 50,
than score of the sblest debaters and the
most practical men who take their seats In
the House for the first time. Previous to
the war the great strength and influence
of the South in our national councils and
in molding legislation consisted in this
fact-that she retained her Representatives
In Congress, who gradually went to the
head Of the committees, and In that way
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-19

THE Bonapartist faction-itis hardly large
enough to be called a party-has achieved
a decided victory in the election Of NJ. De
Launay, in the Department of Calvados.
This gentleman, who was Project under
the late empire, is avowedly in favor Of a
restoration of the empire, so that his cleo
ton cannot be regarded in any other light
than triumph for the empire. He received
more votes than his two competitors, the
Republican and Legitimist candidates, put
together. The change Of sentiment which
his bare candidacy-tO say nothing about
his success-plainly implies, is very strik-
ing, and shows that the Bonaparte name
and fame have still a strong hold upon at
least G portion of the French people.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-19

THE recognition of the Spanish Republic
by the principal European powers is some
what suspicious. Bismarck and Germany
took the lead in the matter, which makes it
the more difficult to understand, for the
whole world knows that the Prussian pre-
mier is not ensmored of republican institu-
tons. Probably the coaling station in the
West Indies, or Prussisu prince on the
Spanish throne, to be established upon the
ruins of the Republic, has something to do
with it. But then why should France
give in her adhesionf The whole affair is
a mystery, which time only will clear up.
By the way, why cannot the European
powers recognize the Republic in Cuba,
which has infinitely more claims to recog-
milton than tho Republic in SpainH
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-19

It IsA curious fact, but nevertheless true,
as our readers must have observed, that no
sooner one Of the parties to the Beecher-
Tilton controversy makes what is called q
statement than he Immediately jumps on q
railroad car or a ferry boat and leaves for
the rural regions, where he has to be hunted
up by the reporters. Can't somebody make
then stay long enough in New York to
settle the whole unsavory matter2
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PROPOSALS FOR THING AND FLAG
SINS sJ6, G! EoE THE M TERRfAssEss c of Of
THE SOUTH WfNG or a he NEw STA STATE;
E vi y AsP " SsAY9IeTBs D. g
OFFICE OF SUPERVISING ARCHITECT,
I'm I. ~ NJ !. 4 n !.

WASHINGTON, b. C., Aug. y, IS-4.
sealed prOpQsa.s will be received at this once
until y m Of the 81 day OF September 1877, for fur
nlshing an delivering at the site OF the state
War, and Navy Departments Building, Washing
ton D G., all the Thing and FlaEglng required for
the Terraces, Approaches, and Sidewalks, Sc, Of
the South Wing Of the Building, A. called for by
the Schedule, and described In the specifications,
once.
Bidders must submit = Eanple of the material they
propose to Furnish along VITA their bid.
Payments will be male the de livery and accept
ance OF materials, deductiug 10 per cantum until The
completion Of the contraIt.
All bids must be ACCOMPANIED by penal bond OF
two rsspOusb!e persons, IN the sum Of hve thou
sand dollars, (3GO0o, that the bidder viii accept
aud perform the contract. II awarded him, the SUI
heency of the security TO be certified By the United
Statss Judge, Clerk or the Unlte States Court or
the District Attorney OF the District wherein the
bi ider resides.
Tie Department reserves the right to reject any
all bids II u be deemed for the interest Of the
Government to do so, and any bid that Is not made
on the printed form to be obtained at this once,
AMI does not conform 10 every respect 10 the re-
quirements Of this advertisement Will not be con-
Idered, neither will any proposal be received f. IN
paT les who are net thenss YES engaged R the thing
and nagginR trade, and who have not the necessary
facilities for fuTn shing the materials.
Proposals wi b. lnclOsed in q sealed envelope,
indOrCd ''Bids for Thing and Elagglng. y and adj
dres ed to A. B. MULl4ETT,.
aul+-i5t Supervising Architect.
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controlled the House. New England has,
to certain extent pursued the same policy.
Nearly all the gentlemen who. are st
present chairmen Of the committees viii &c
reelected, with the exception of Mr.. Dawes,
who declines a denomination. The refusal
of Mr.. Dawes to be again candidate Is
positive loss to the country, for although
we have sometimes had occasion to criticise
and differ from him, we are free to admit
that he is q most valuable man, and in his
own way has the best interests Of the coun-
try at heart. The reelection CT Mr. Gar
field in Ohio is as certain as his renomins-
ton Is now an accomplished fact. The
declinations of Mr.: Hooper and Mr.. Hoar
are to be regretted The great expsriencs
Of the former, especially in financial mat
ters-concerning which so much confusion
and ignorance exist-was Of immense value,
and 1t is q pity that we shall be deprived of
the benefit of 1t in the future. Mr.. Hoar
we can Ill spare at the present time. Mr..
ScoAeld, Mr.. Kelley and others will un:-
doubtedly be re elected in Pennsylvania,
Mr.. Butler in Massachusetts,, Mr.. Wheeler
in New York, and Mr.. Maynard in Ten
nessee. The Democracy, so far as we can
Judge, intend to return their old standard
bearers. Mr.. Wood and Mr.. Cox will un.
doubleday be successful in New York, and
Mr.. Holman in Indiana. Mr.. Beck declines
denomination, and in him the House will
lose one of its best members. 1t will thus
be seen that all the talk about an entirely
new House has very little foundation to
rest upon. The new men will nearly all
come from the West where politics are in
such hurry burly Of confusion, owing to
the Changers and other organizations which
do not seem to know exactly what they
want. The Republicans will undoubtedly
lose some members; the majority will not
be quite so large, but all the indications are
that for all party purposes it will be quite
large enough. More than that would bring
more of evil than good to the party. -.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-19

II WE may believe the correspondence from
Custar's expedition; the country Of the Black
Hills Is the garden Of the continent. or ono
place, to which has been given the name Of Floral
Valley It 10 written "Fhs floral decoration is the
very richeSt. Every order and species seem to
vie with every other m giving brilliancy to the
display. The CANDY sun-hoWer and the delicate
hsrebsll, the fair lily and the bright blue daisy,
the coarse elscAmpans and the modest violet, the
gay Iark-spar and the fragrant peppermint, roses
and pInks; ssters and PhIox, bell-AoMer and
caropsIs, geraniums, golden rod, purple cone
flower, are part Of Flora's contributions to thess
lovely deIIs., There are about 30 species In
flower, about q have lowered apd poEhePe about
Is are still to bloom. II Is hardly possible 10
aggsrate In describing this hoWery richness, and
what II written above Is less than the simple
truth. Many OF these species are undescrIbed by
botanists, and among them IL o lily Of rarest
beauty! Many bulbs have been secured and will
be carried hcme., Everybody, even muleteers,
we're enraptured With the flowers. Everybody
was making bouquets. All sorts Of interiections
were used to express wonder and admiration.
Some said they would give hundred dollars
just to have their wives see the floral richness FOR
even one hour,"E ,-a g. ....... 0... '
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-19

A FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT, writing about the
mutations of the English aristocracy, says
Of the living representative Of the Pernys Of
Northumberland: "The Duke Of Somerset Of
to-day has descended from the high horse ridden
BY his ancestors and mingled with the rest OF
mankind on equal terms. At the late annual
dinner Of journalists hspreSIded, and delivered q
we'll considered address, in which he averred that
one OF his fancies was TO have practical know.
ledge Of the management Of o Newspaper, and
expressed strong appreciation OF the power Of
the press. He has married @ deseeudent Of Rich
ard Brlnsley Sheridan, lady who inherited, It is
said, some share Of the beauty Of her ancestor,
Miss Linley, the celebrated Maid of Bath" II
he will come to Washington he can have Q place
on the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-19

THE Beecner report it seems, is to be
written by Mr.. WinslOw, whose country
home is called Shelter Island" The name
is suggestive, and the sooner the whole
crowd gets there under cover, the better for
the morality of the country,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-19

A LONDON CORRESPONDENT of the Cincin-
natl GaSstte has been looking in at the House
of Commons. There is very little difference
in appearance between the scene and that which
may be witnessed during session of Congress
in this city. "One gentleman, Mr.. Campbell
Bamerman, seated on the front row Of the op-
position benches, succeeded in getting his feet
planted on the highest verge Of the side Of the
desk occupied by the secretaries, who sit in
front of the speaker. This was an achieve
ment quite worthy of the average backwoods
Congressman, when the width Of intervening
passagewsy is considered. The behavior Of
the body is much worse than that of the House
of Representatives. The members, seated in
many cases with their hats on, have an air Of
great independence. But this is not so objec-
tionable as the mode Of crying down poor
speaker by all manner Of noises, species OF
interference with the natural right of free
born orator to infict . speech on an unofend-
ing audience, which would not be tolerated on
the other side of the ocean" -r'.. .. .
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-19

BR0OKS.-August II, at 1:I0 p. m, VIOLA CE-
ella, intant daughter OF Eugene and Oceana
Brooks. aged seven months and eleven dayG.
sHEA,-AuRust u, Mrs. MARY SHEA, wife Of
David shes, age thirty-hve years.
Her funeral viii take place tins (We1n asdAy) af-
ternoon at $50 o'clock from her late residence,
No. Us n street northeast.
MILLER.-August IS, al his residence, 40 K
street, Al $3.50 D. m, GEORGE MILLER.
Notice offuneral hereafter.
SELBY.-At SIP. m, MABLE, second daughter Of
]. W; and Alverdie seIby, aged one year and one
mouth.
The relatives and friends OF the family are invited
to attend her funeral at D. m tomorrow (Wednes-
day. evening, from her parents residence, 1873 Z
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LEGAL.

T1a1s Is 70 GIVE NOTICE that The
u subscriber has obtained from the Supreme
Court Of tbs Dlstries OF Colum holding speciai
estate o. LAUBx 5. KlANELLi late OF WsthlnatoH
city, d, O., deceased. All persona having ciSime
hfhIt the sat9e WITH the vouchers thereof 10 the
subscriber, % or before the 18th day on AuEnsE
ali oensat o. the laid sSfate -
Given under ny hand this nth DAY Qk August,
is7l. OBADIAH KIMMELL,
AuI5-W1Ws Administrator. ,
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FIRST GRAND GIFT CONCERT
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
MONTPELIER FEMALE HUMANE ASSOCIATION
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Nove1aaber Ga, 1914
LIST OF GIFTS
Ems Cash Gins, amounting to................1GQ

The Montpelier Female Humane Association,
chartered by the Legislature OF Virginia and thu
Circuit Court Of Orange county, proposes, by a
series Of Grand Gift Concerts, establish aud en-
dow - Home for the Old, Inhrm and Destitute
Ladies Of Virginia." at Montpelier, the former res
idenes Of President James Madison.
The Association Is under the control Of eight
trustees, SIX OF whom are elected biennial by the
stockholders and two appointed by the Governor Of
Virginia.
References, by permit sion; lis ExeeIlenry, Jas.
L. KempeT, Governor OF Va; His Excellsncy, Gil
bert @. Walker, ex-governor OF Va; Hon. RObs
f. Wlthers, Lieut.. Governor Of Va, ana o. 3. SEN
AtOr elect; Hon. Robert W. Hughes, Judge Efstern
District ofys.; Senators and Members OF Congress
from Virginia.
For full particulars, testimonials, &C., send for
circular. Address
. Hon. JAMES BARBOUR,
Prss't NJ. T. n. A., AlexAndrla, Va.
Reliable agents wanted everywhere.
Remittanees for tickets may be made by express
prepaid, post once money ordereoR Washington,
D. c., or by registered letter, addressed to
HOY. JAMES BARBOUR,
auI.ly Pres't y. Z. II. A., Alexandria, Va.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-19

THERE is positive danger that the Bseoher.
TIlton Rush will become contagious. Only
just imagine staid old paper, like the
Albany Evening Journal with the SHOWS Of
many winters upon its brow, INDUCING in the
following: May the mountains among which he is
to spend the coming month prove in very deed
and truth-And in no MouItonish sense-his
friends, giving him the best Of their braclng air,
the choicest bits Of their scenery and their nobest
suggestions. And thinking Of him on the heights
It Is impossible not to Quote
As some tall cliff that lifts its awful form,
Swell from the vale and mIdWays leaves the storm,
Though round its breast the rolling clouds are
Eternal sunshine settles on its head.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-19

FAULT is found byin.erested parties thai
Hon. Thomas W. Conway, agent in this city
of Harper & Brothers, has invited the atten,
ton Of the new school board to Prof. swinton'E
new method Of teaching the English language
So far from deserving any blame, If Mr.. Con.
way can offer to the pupils Of our public school,
some good thing in place Of the stuff we have
so long called grammar, he viii be q public
benefactor rather than "fend." We doaOoi
wish to be understood as indorsing Mr.. Swim,
toms method, however, as we know nothing
KhateHer OF It's merits. - -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-19

WHETHER HARMER shall beat Myers, or Myers
Harmer, in the Filth Pennsylvania (PhiladelphIa)
Congressional district, depends, it is said alto
gsther upon Billy MeMullin.
Why not make a special case for McNullIn in
the Centennial buildings and exhibit him as the
highest product Of Philadelphia's political civil
iZation2
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-19

Grand total, 70, 900 gins, all cash. 500 GOO
PRICE OF TICKETS.
Whole tickets SO; halves SIS; tenth, or each
coupon, 6; Il whole tickets for 500; az tickets
for 81, 900.
For Tickets and information,
Address,
THO. z. BRAMLETTE,
Agent and Manager, Public Library Building
LOUISVILLE, KY. augl4-F &Tu-im
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DROPOsALS FOR IRON BRIDGE MA
II SJNRY AND CAIJsEWAY

OhS'OA WGsaIN SSS b. C. k1g2st \. Ss7j.
Sealed proposals. N be received until TAUHs-
DAY, September 8, IL at Y O'Clock r., al this
once for the construction Of Epbstantigl Iron aad
Masonry Bridge, and or q Csnseway, across the
Anacostia or Eastern Branch Of the Potomac river.
Persons proposing VII furnish complete drawings
and dssertptlon Of the structure they propose 10
erect. The length OF the Bridge and CauseWaY VIII
be seven hundred feet.
Flu. Their Information can be obtained on GPpuea-
tlon TO the under-lgued,
Bridge Masonry aud Caussway."
The right Is rererYed to reject any all bids or
auSf-St ~ S'~ Colonel OF EuEinesrs n q A