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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03
TIE sTTY OF PARLs.


London is supreme among cities for the conven
fence and advantages Of rapid transit, but Paris
in this particular also is far ahead Of our own
city. Paris is cut into two great sections BY the
Seine, and on this river ply rapid little steamers
to and fro from either extremity Of the city, stop
ping at dozen stations. On these the fare is
from two to ten cents according to distance. Then
Paris has six hundred and ninety-fOur omnibuses
or perhaps more, as that was the number report
cd in 1870. In that year these vehicles carried
one hundred and seven million passengers. Each
omnibus made sixty-siX miles q day. Paris ON
nibuses, owing to the excellent pavements, are
easy vehicles to hide in; they move at fair rate,
and one can ride either inside or on top, and as
the average patronage Is two hundred and ninety
thousand passengers day, they move every day
one seventh Of the population. With these, there
fore and The little Sbateaux monehesm on the
river, the movable quantity Of the population is
pretty well cared for. Persons who wish to ride
Of the city limits for forty cents. WHILE there
fore, judged by the way in which she meets that
important requirement Of modern life, the rapid
transportation Of the people, Paris is fully up to
the times, It is in other facts that her glory is
found. 1t is in the splendOr and the excellence
of her public Improvements. For her well-nigh
numberless miles Of perfectly paved streets, kept
IN irreproachable condition, She is alone. Not
only are the streets themselves worthy of admit
ration, but the administrations by which they are
study. There is no part Of Paris to which one
cannot 20 by q fine avenue, and there is no time
when that avenue is not in good condition. In
every quarter Of the city there are markets, all
conceived and regulated with regard to the ne ed
and comfort Of the people. The sewerage, the
water supply, the police, exhibit the evidences of
ton. By comparison with the hospitals of Paris
We ought to be ashamed to say that we have any
hospitals for we should be less humiliated by
Of what we have in that way with what there is
in Paris.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

Abiding to the suffrage question in this
city, which certain gentlemen are so anx-
iOus to abolish altogether, the Richmond
Dispatch says: "But the RAIDS fear that if
they show a decided want of faith in the
African it will damage them. They
know that the negroes of the District are
"chiefiy from Virginia and Maryland,
"where slavery existed in its mildest form,
land where the negroes were better raised,
land were more intelligent than they were
Gin any of the other slave States. If they
cannot put faith in the capacity to par
"ticipate in government in such negroes
"can they put such faith in the negroes of
"those States where they are great in
numbers, and where they are less civil
"ized and less fitted to take part in the
matter of government? 1t is a puzzle,
land what will the sordid and insincere
''Rads do with It? We shall See" This
is the way the Southern Democratic papers
look at it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03
SUFFRAGE IN TIE DISTRICT

OCHIhAUE Nv L LII No. hICL
1t is understood that the joint committee
who are charged by Congress with the
formation of a new form of government for
the District Of Columbia have determined
to make provision in the bill which they
will report for the retention of suffrage in
the District This is only right and proper,
and we congratulate the Republican and
Democratic members Of the committee
upon the wisdom of their course. The idea
upon any plea Of totally DISTINGUISHING the
citizens of the twelfth city of the Union and
the capital of the United States at the end
OF seventy years of Acknowledgement is sim
ply monstrous. 1t would be an aclznowl-
edgment of the truth and force of all the
charges brought against republican institu-
tions by the monarchists of the old world.
It would be a crime against democracy
and free government and we are glad
that the day is yet distant when repre-
sentative body of men can be found to pre-
sent and recommend such a course to our
American Congress.
In this whole matter all we contend for
Is the principle upon which our whole
government is founded. We believe in
home rule. 1t may not be, and is not de-
sirable that the citizens of this Federal city
should possess it to the extent enjoyed by
other communities differently situated;
but there is no good or valid reason why
we should not possess in a limited sense
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

IT IS UNDERSTOOD that Mr.. Hill, of the
Department Of Justice, who was asso ciated
with Mr.. Riddle in the safe-burglary trial,
is theauthor of the four-column article upon
that subject which appeared in the New
York EUeRing Post on Monday last. Mr..
Hill is young gentleman of very great
ability and industry, and is deservedly es-
teemed by all who know him. The rumor
that Mr.. Gibson, of the New York Sun
wrote the article in question is entirely I'M
founded. 1t was Mr.. Hill, and that gentle
man should not be robbed of the laurels to
which he is so justly entitled.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

HASSETT.-On Tuesday. December 1, after =
short but painful illness, BRIDG Ell relict of the
late EAtriCk Hassett, native of County Glare,
Of this city.
$40 street southeast, to-day, December 3, at p.
IN. May she rest in peace.
JOHNSON.-On the LIST Of December, at the SOL
ders' Home, CLARENCE NJ. JOHNSON, aged
twenty-fOur years.
TRIBBY.-On December l, CHARLES TRIBBY,
aged fOrty-siX years.
Relatives and friends Of the family are respect
fully requested to attend the funeral from his late
residence, 10 Bridge street, Georgetown, to- day,
CThursday,) at l O'Clock p. m.
TAYLOR.-At II p. m, November 30, ANN
MARIA, wife of Samuel Howard Taylor, aged
seVenty-one years.
Friends and acquaintance are Invited to attend
the funeral from the residence CT her son, r. T.
Taylor, No 125s Eighth street northwest on Thurs
day, December 3, at 9 O'Clock q. m. Requiem Mass
at the Church OF the Immaculate Conception at
$3.50 9. m.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

THE election of L. Cass Carpenter to fill
the vacancy occasioned by the resignation
of the Hon, R. B. Elliott, of South Caro-
lima, adds one more to the number of &C
tive journalists in the present House Of
Representatives. Mr. Carpenter will take
his seat on Monday next, and will receive,
as he is entitled to, the very general con-
gratulatiOns of journalists from every sec
ton of the country. Although a young
man, he has had much experience in public
life, and will no doubt prove to be an able
and efficient representative.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

THERE seems to be a keen competition
for the position Of Supervising Architect.
Mr.. Macarthur, of Phil ,delphia, to whom
it was said the position was offered about
three weeks ago, is in the city. So is Mr..
Walsh, of St. Louis, another eminent archi-
tect Gen. Butler, it is understood, sup
ports Mr.. Walsh for the place.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

THE foreign Ministers resident at Con-
stantinOple are justly indignant at the out
rage committed in that city last month by
an armed force against American mission
aries. The house of the missionaries was
violently entered, and two natives who
have been converted from MahOmmedanism
carried off to prison. Minister Boxer en-
tered vigorous protest against the out
rage, and the Porte has promised that sat-
isfactory redress shall be given.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

HERE is our old Friend Simon Stevens,
as handsome and enthusiastic as ever, turn
ing up again with his famous inter-oceanic
canal. We have often wondered where
Mr.. Stevens was, but we had an abiding
faith that if he was in the land of the liv-
ing he would be certain to appear some
day or another in close proximity to the
Treasury
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

parlamentarisn. Poor Thad. Morris He was
gifted and his very gifts seemed TO have brought
about his destruction. He was made much OF by
Congressman, in fact they made pet OF him.
Being out great deal he got into the habit Of
drinking, and as he drank only champagnes and
wines having strong carbonic acid elements in
them, the wines Of polite society, he went down
nh
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

ALL THE arrangements for the type
setting contest which is to take place on
Saturday next are now complete. The
prizes, which are the finest ever offered
in a matter of the kind, are ready, and the
contestants, full of hope and enthusiasm,
are in training for the battle which will
decide who is the best and fastest compost
tor in the United States. There is no
doubt that the best time ever made in type
setting will be equaled, if not beaten, in
this office next Saturday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

IT Is To BE HOPED that the House will
have the wisdom to dispose of the civil
rights bill as soon as possible. As long as
it remains undecided it is the fruitful source
of dissension and division. With the school
clause stricken out, there cannot be any
serious objection to its passage.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03
NCLERE,S RACKER.

John o. James, Of the firm of James Kent, San
tee Co., is understood to be McClure's principal
hacker, financially. Of course it is denied that
Colonel Tom Scott has pecuniary interest in Nc
Cures journalistic undertakings, but then q SIM
liar denial was made to Jay Gould's furnishing
the money for the purchase Of the Tribune on the
death Of Horace Greeley.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

THE enterprising correspondents of the
outside press are engaged just now in Civ
ing the points of the Presidents message.
When the document is presented to Con-
gress it will be found that they are the very
"DOints'' not in if
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03
BABY SENT BY EEPRESS.

A baby only year old was recently sent by
express from Lisbon to North Concord, N. H.,
duly labeled and propped up in big chair, with
a turkey and another express package before it,
to prevent its falling out and it evidently suffered
greatly from its uncomfortable situation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

THE New York Herald is endeavoring
TO point out the mistakes the President
should avoid" There is one mistake the
paper in question seems incapable of avoid
ing, viz: making a fool of itself every
other day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.


kS NEW ISRAEL CHURCH, COR
~ SER and First streets solthe Ist, will be
opened for Divine Service on SUNDAY NEXT.
December Q, 1874. Rev. d. Simon s. of New York,
and Rev. Prof. j. B, Reeve, Of Howard University,
will conduct the services at II O'Clock; Rev. Rich
ard Norris, assisted by Rev. b. PeytOn Brown, of
Georgetown, At O'Clock, and Rev. J. D. s. Hall,
of Baltimore, assisted by james p. Tustin, esq, at
O'Clock. The Christian public respectfully in
vlted TO attend. j. n. MITCHELL, Pastor.
hn2-2fn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03
THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO AND
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAIL

LhE OAL1lMOhb AMI OHAO AM
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAIL
ROADS-HOW THEY DISCRIMINATE
AGAINST WASHINGTON.
Gen. VIM. c. Wickham, vice president and
chief manager of the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad, sends US the following letter, which
We eheerfully publish
CHESAPEAKE OHIO r. r. Co..,
VICE PRESIDENTS OFFICE ,
RICHMOND, VA, November %, 1874.
TO the Editor " The National RepubIfcdR, Wash
fHQtOn, d. O.: -.........
DEAR SIR You are misinformed when you
state in your editorial in your paper of the
25th inst. that the management of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad Company interpose
obstacles in the way Of the introduction Of
West Virginia Goals into Washington. So far
from it we have been and are now extremely
DESTROYS of introducing these Goals upon the
best terms into the Washington market.
We know that the quality Of them is such
that if once introduced there they would be-
come the most favorite fuel, and that our
transportation would be largely increased by
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03
HOW THE FORTUNES HAVE BEEN

lChlcagO IrlDunc.I
Most Of the colossal fortunes Of to-day have
been based on subsidies granted in aid Of private
enterprises, and have been swollen by the skill
fullY-selhsh control of mammoth corporations,
founded nOminally to enrich the stockholders,
and really to allow Directors and b to rival
Midas and CrRsus. InOrdinate wealth has too
much power. Have we rejected the authority Of
an aristOcracy only to bow to the power Of a plu-
tOCTaCy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

THERE was rumor in the New York
papers last evening that VIM. NJ. Tweed
had escaped, but it seems that there was
no foundation for it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

THE best thing to do with the District is
to turn it over to the Taxpayers Associa,
ton. Then We should have progress and
advancement and enterprise.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

THE LEADING Democrats of Washington
want Limited suffrage" How would it
do to apply it to the rest of the Cnion-to
New York. for instance?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03
MARRIED.
DIED.

SMITH-CRUPPER.-In this city, on the 10th OF
September, by the Rev. DIR. Tiffany, MIR. CHAS.
CARRISGTON SMITH, OF England. and Miss FLORI-
DA T. CRUPPER of Alexandra, Va.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03
COFFEE

Old Government Java, raw..............3O esnts.
Old Government Java, roasted. cents
Old Govt Java, raw, extra quality......S5 cents.
Old Govt Java, roasted, extra quality. 40 csnts
Maracaibo, raw, rs cents, rOastsd.......3S csns5
Laguyra, raw, IS cents, roastsd......... Is cents
Rio raw, ~ and 26cts., roasted, - and 80 esDts.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

WHY NOT make the Democratic Jackson
Association a commission for the govern
meut of the District
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03
FLOUR

weleh's Best Family, per saek.............B2 20
Golden Hill Family, per saek.............. 90
A. H. Heirs Best Family, per sack........ 2 10
Burnt Mills at the lowest rates.
Prairie Bird Family at lowest rates.
Choice Extra, per NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. I7S
Good Extra, per sack ....................... L 50
Now IS the time; buy your supply Of FLOUR,
It is sure to advance very soon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03
Graham flour and DAT Meal,
BUTTER

One ton OF Genuine New YorS Goshen Butter
just arrived, which we offer wholesale and retail.
Also, lust received, 200 dozen CANNED GOODS.
which we win sell daring the early part Of ths
son at extremely low rates.
Pare imported CUBA HONET, By the gaIlOa-E
delicious article.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03
n O O x . .

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
l. TRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Catharine Vodery Tn Eouttv M os7-
1oh, n NSS1do-r at NJ ( Docket u.
The above entitled cause has been referred TO the
auditor with directions to state the account Of the
trustees, and to report upon the proper distribu-
tion of the funds in their hands.
Wherefore, the creditors OF the estate Of Robert
Vodery, deceased, hereby notified to appear be-
fore me on MONDAY, the 9TH day Of December,
1874, at my Office, No. 4s5 LoulsaDs avenue, ash;
estate. ROBERT LEIGH, Auditor.
DFCFMBER 3, 1874. de3-3t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03
DRY GOODs-CHEAP.

Dry GOODs-CHEAP. /
Best CaIieoes. 8 and 10 cents.
Yard wide bleaChed Cotton, 10 cents, worth y.
Yard wide bIeached Cotton, 12l5 cents, worth Is.
"a Pillow Case Cotton, 12E cents, worth IS.
Heavy wide sheeting, 80 cents, worth 40.
All the best makes in Wool Flannels reduced.
Ladies' under vests, 50 cents up, very cheap.
WaterprOOfs down-75, S5S cts, 81, sl.25.
CassimeTes for men and boys, so cents up.
1.-THE new shades in Dress Goods, cheap.
Elegant high-colored Plaids, Is cents, worth so.
All wool Camel's Hair and Diagonals, 50 cents,
worth 70.
Black Apacas, 8 cents, worth 37E.
Black Alpacas, BIZ, worth 50.
Pure Mohairs, SO, worth IS.
Black Cashmeres, all wool, 50 cents up.
Black Merinos, Bombazinesl serges and Drab
d,Ete.
Black Silks, s7z cents up to $3.50, as shall offer
the best makes TO build up silk trade.
Felt Skirts, 81 up, very cheap.
Bl ankets. S1.75 up to fine qualities.
English Brussels Carpets, Sl.25, worth S1.75.
Wool Carpets very cheap, TO close out,
Call and see.
T. n. HAUDAIE.
no21 700 Market space, doors from Seventh st.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03
wTHE SECOND xAsHINGToN

rs COOPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIA-
TON will hold It's third monthly meeting. for
payment Of dues, THIS THURSDAY EVENING,
December 3, at O'Clock, in Board of Trade Rooms
Pennsylvania avenue, two doors east of Ninth
street. Stock may be taken at the meeting, or at
the Office OF the Association, NJ. 2. CALLAN.
Treasurer, No. 6l5 Seventh street, opposite Patent
Office.
stock subscriptions will not be closed until after
the January Qs75) meeting,
z THnnIPanN- Gacrntarr ha2
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

THURSDAY MoRNING::::::DECEMB 3, 1874.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03
Aatiuual gtpRblitatr
RATES OF ADVERTISING:

Mail subscribers, $500 per year; eLOO for six
months, and 500 for three months. Terms In
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03
YOUNG MIDDLETON,
Il Agents
FRENCH INSURANCE CORPORA TTON

purely hre.) Capital 100000 francs. United
States securities deposited Ter deed OF trust for
benefit Of American polcy-holders over 900, 600.
ONCE: Board Of Trade rooms. noV2S-3t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

Twenty-Five cents per line. Advertisements under
hthead of ''For Sale Rent - WANTED - Lost
EndFound, - and Personal" twelve and a half
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

ESFTHE LADIES OF THE MOUNT
~ Vernon Place church. corner of Ninth and +
SITS. viii hold n Festival I'll TUESDAY and FRIDAY
EVENINGS. December and 4. Admission, 10
cents. Supper. SO cents. deJ-2t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

H@NOTICE.-THE PUBLIC ARE RE.
~ spectfully informed that the office of In
spectOr Of Gas and Naturalization, No. 4'3 Tenth
street nOrthwest-will be opened on MONDAY
NEXT, SOth November, and after above date on all
business days, between the hours Of a. IN. and
D. M.
Consumers OF gas desiring meters Inspected and
proved i'll make written application in complaint
book, TO be found at this office.
S. CALVERT FORD,
United States Inspector Of Gas and Meters,
no2s-2M District of Columbia.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

~ ciables.-The Pennsylvania Republican As
sociBtion will give series Of sOciables during the
coming season, at thei Masonic Temple, December
p 1874, January - and February TO- ISIS; The pro-
ceeds to be devoted 10 1.-THE Centennial EXPOSE
ton" Tickets may be obtained from the Com
lnittee OF Arrangements, VIM. II. Roger, chairman,
internal Revenue; II. A, Myers, Interior Depart
ment: VIII A. She TT, corner OF Fifteenth and G.
str cts, n. W.; J. II, L. Eager, Government
Printing Office, and Joseph NJ. Wilson, secretary
DepaI tment of Agriculture. de3-ThS&MSt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-03

RG~MISS NJ. A. BAKER, OF PHILA-
~ delphia, will be at the Ebbitt house from
December to II, 1874, inclusive, with a choice
lection of her latest imporia'ions OF French Bon
nets, Felt Hats and other novelties. She respect
fully soliclts q call. nO3O-IOt
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-30

THERE never was a moro faithleSs
proposition than the one 20 extend the
Valley r. r., to the Tennessee liue.
The call, elsewhere, copied by re-
quest from the Staunton Spectator, is
by its authors intended to excite
hopes which they well know will be
disappointed most bitterly. liza char
ter we're granted to-day, no: ore
mile Of i, would be built by Mr. Gar
rett. In past days Virginia arranged
that the outlet 10 the trade of the
Tennessee road should be by Virginia
markets and Virginia cities, aud her
faith was SO pledged TO those who
invested their means in what is now
he 4. NJ. & 0. L. r. After the
solemn transfer Of that franchise to
:hat company, it would be an act of
bad faith, not to say theft, to wrest
that trade from the y. II. & o. Co..
and transfer it to Baltimore.
NJ, Garrett we'll knows that this
Valley extention scheme is only the
same old pistol which the freebooter
points at the traveller, who has de-
clined to surrender his purse on de-
mand. The freebooter does not wish
the life Of the traveller. nor does Gar.
rett wish this extention. It is merely
done to compel the \. NJ. & o. Co., to
grant him the free use Of their road
from Salem west. And when Malone
shall have conceded it, then the CIinch
Valley viii see the hypocrisy OF the
m0Tenent.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-30
Tho Richmond Merchants.

The dispassionate statement of
tie Richmond merchants, touch
ing the express break between that
city and Southwest Va, appeals to
the moderation and good serse of
eveiy one. They SIMPLY state the
evils and ask that it be corrected in
any proper way. They also assert
that they desire to establish init
mate trade relations with this sec
ticn Of the State. The people OF
the Southwest and also of East Ten
nessee are very anxious to have un-
broken express connections with
Richmond, and they hope that the
Adams Co, will either prorate
with Gen. Mahcne, Or give way to
some common carrier, that will do |
it. The a. NJ. & o. r. R., does
not ask to use any franchise or
property Of the Adams Co., with
out its consent, and is willing to |
cooperate with that Company for
the advantage and accommodation
Of the public, Richmond included. |
This only road which the S. W.
has, is willing that we shall COM
nunicate with Richmond
Now if the roads which that city
has, are in similar accord with it, !
The evil will end. The trouble is
1t your end of the line gentlemen.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-06-30

Gen. Burnside is to be in Knox
vile next Saturday, and will deliver
an address in the afternoon, at Inskip
Station. 1t ought to be at Fort SAN
ders, though the fact that Pete Long
street failed to keep himself i'm posi-
ton, Is calculated TO spoil the poetry
of the occasion, such as shaking hands
across that bloody chasm.
At meeting held at the Court
House on last Saturday, the outlines
of the days exercises were suggested,
which were reception of Gen. Burn
side at eleven O'Clock march in pro-
cession to the grounds of the Female
Institute, where the reception speech
es viii lie made an intermission to be
had until one o'clock, when the crowd
will be invited to Inskip Station, four
miles from the city, on the X. and 0.
Road, where Gen. Burnside will de-
liver an address in the afternoon, and
an old-fashioned basket picnic Will be
beId. the exercises to conclude at night
by grand display of fireworks in the
city, the details to be announced here
after.