National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
BAYARD TAYLOR ON ANCIENT Egg

BAYARD TAYLOR ON ANCIENT EGYPT.
The opportunity for securing season tickets for
the Y NJ. O. A. course Of lectures viii close on
Friday, when single seats may also be reserved
for the opening lecture Of Mr.. Bayard Taylor,
which takes place that evening. This gentleman
reappeared in New York last Thursday evening
before large audience in the Academy Of Music
after an absence from the platform Of many
years. The papers give very full reports Of dis
interest. We make the following brief extEaotss
WOMAN IN EGYPT.
1t is not generally understood, by thu way, that
woman in ancient Egypt was honOred and re-
spected equally as man. There was among the
Egyptians lofty appreciation Of the marriage
tie. The wfie's name was often placed before
that Of the husband, end the sons often bear the
names Of the mothers, instead Of those Of the
fathers. Women often sat upon the throne and
administered all the affairs OF the Government
The assertion we 30 often hear In these days that
woman has always occupied position Of sgbiee-
he possessed ne important right which was net
equally shared with her. 1t is impossible to Ieok
hIgh degree of culture was fairly claimed BY
the race. The very household furniture is such
as one might buy this day. We find, among
other things, boards for checkers, paint boxes,
knives, needles, pomRtum boxes, straw baskets,
a ehild's ball for playing, (made Of elastic palm
we use to day, and many Of the surgical instru-
ments are quite identical.
EGYPTIAN THEOLOGY.
The Egyptian theology inculcated the follow
ing of truth, Justice. and purity. The great care
they took OF their dead rested on their profound
faith in the Immortality Of the soul and future
resurrection Of the body. The Egyptian priest
hood adopted the policy Of keeping the mysteries
entirely to themselves, and in giving the people
only an external observance. During the latter
Empire the priests became a powerful caste, and
thus did their full share toward the downfall Of
Egypt. Under them the King was made a god,
and received divine hOnOrs in the temples. The
priests proclaimed his infallibility because 1t
meant their own. Let me here remark that what
ever arts we may have lost, in the relations Of
men to their rulers we show q decided progress.
The Egyptian Kings were gods while they lived.
The Roman EmperOrs were satisfied to become
gods after their death. Kings in our day say they
Kings by the grace Of God, :" and, in the near
future, that phrase may become "by the will Of
the people" All the earlier races seem to have
been extremely Jealous and iutolerant of each
other. Their chronicles describe victories with
great accuracy, bat omit all mention Of defeats.
Within the last few years q great many discov-
cries have been made which verify the books Of
Moses. These books become modern when we
estimate the centuries between them and the
earlier Egyptian dynasties. At the time Of the
visit of Abraham the Egyptians had the rite ofclr-
cumcision and the laws regarding cleanliness, and
the traditions Ofthe Tree Of Life and the Deluge.
The time Of JOseph's residence is referred by the
best authorities 70 the reign Of the Shepherds; be-
ing Foreigners themselves they encouraged and
tolerated him and his people. The name OF 10
seph has not been found, but we have q number
OF facts which correspond with his story. The
and their wise men, and the numbers three and
seven were sacred numbers.
The name POtiphar means consecrated to the
sun. In the British Museum there is a papyrus
containing story very similar to that Of Joseph
and POtiphar's wife, and It may have been con-
fused report Of this document which led some
newspapers to say that l had discovered the
original correspondence which passed between
the Hebrew youth and the Egyptian temptress.
spondence were in my possession should certainly
not publish it. Persia, Greece, Palestine, took
away all that Egypt had Of art and science, and
fallen upon Rome this day as it fell upon Mem
phis and Thebes. 1t lives in every State and
every individual who ressts political advance, So
cial reform and scientific research.
THE NATIONAL THEATRE-JANE EYRE.
Tonight the company appearing at the Ma
tional. is from the Union Square Theatre, and
visits Washington by an arrangement made with
Mr.. Saville with Shook & Palmer. This and
Tuesday ard Wednesday evenings the company
will produce "JOne Eyre" Thursday, Friday
and Saturday evenings they viii appear in the
gifted artist and will assume the role Of the Or
phan of LOWood to the life 1t Is part we'll suited
TO her, and all the familiar scenes, Incidents emo
lions and passions Of "Jane Eyre" and all her
wonderfully strong characteristics and impress
stoned life will be truly and beautifully presented.
The role Of Mrs. Fairfax will be played by Marie
wilkins than whom no one is more competent for
the part. GeOrgiana will find in maude Granger
true impersonator Of her character, and Lord
ished and efficient representative. The other
members OF the company are deserving Of praise,
and altogether they will treat the Washington
public to beauty and style Of acting it seldom
sees. We shall look for crowded and fashionable
houses at the National all the week.
FORD'S OPERA HOUSE-MRS. LANDER,
Mrs. +. W. Lander commences a welcome en-
gagement at Ford's Opera-house this evening, ap-
pearing as Queen Elizabeth. The performance
will be a magnificent one, for Mrs. Lander is sup
company, which by constant exercise is up in its
parts and thorough in its stage business. The
Queen Elizabeth Of Mrs. Lander ranks among
the great assumptions of the present time as one
Of the first ornaments of the legitimate stage
She is the Queen Of England, and in the exercise
Of regal authority she is true to the traditions
delfneation Of EnEabeth's character Mrs. Lander
is both accurate and artistic. The performance
will constitute great intellectual treat to all
who see It. Tuesday night, Mary Stuart;
Wednesday, Maria AntOInette; Thursday, Henry
VIII; Friday, School for Scandal; Saturday,
Antony and Cleopatra; There viii also be a Ian
achieved great success and the opportunity to see
these grand dramas will be greatly enjoyed. 1t
is notable week in the history Of the season at
FOrd's Opera-house.
THE THEATRE COMIQUE.
Out of the few, the immortal names not born to
die, those OF George S. Knight, Mile. Zitella,
Harry Brown, Charles Diamond and COghill and
Cooper still live on the Comique stage. The
programme really includes some Of the best
talent in the variety business, and an attractive
melange of songs, dances and set pieces.
LINCOLN HALL
This evening the lovers of negro minstrelsy
will enjoy themselves to their hearts content at
Lincoln hall with Duprez Benedict's minstrel
troupe. The troupe, long popular in W ashington,
has been greatly strengthened, and will give
very fine performance. Tuesday night closes
their engagement.