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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19

CENTRAL ENoRY's blunder in recog-
nizing the New Orleans insurgents as pos
sessed of any authority whatever has re-
oeived merited rebuke. But bis greatest
blunder was the virtual establishment of
military law in that city. 1t was not the
intention of the General Government to in
terfere except in support of the recognized
authority. General Emory transcribed his
instructions in this regard by appointing
Colonel Brooke to be military ruler Of the
city, and now doubtless appreciates the
fact that his haste to make peace hurried
him into sad mistake, from which only
the prompt action Of the President could
hsve relieved him. As it is, we may ex.
Pect soon to hear from the opposition press,
and from their orators, the most terrible
complaints against President Grant for
having allowed one Of his subOrdinates,
even for few hours, to establish military
rule
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19

RUSH BUReEss ESQ, the Republican
nominee for Congress in the Third district
Of Virginia, is a native Of Herkimer county,
New York, but emigrated to Dinwiddie
county, Virginia, in 1880 BE has been
collector Of internal revenue in Richmond
during the last six years, and in that time
has collected over seventeen millions Of
Government revenues without the loss of
cent to the Treasury. His people think
this evidence of honesty in money matters
a good recommendation for promotion to
legislative halls. As they desire reduc-
ton Of the tax on tobacco they have been
Wise in their selection of the man above all
others whose experience fits him to explain
that question in Congress. In his speech
accepting the nomination, Mr.. Burgess
showed that be occupied precisely the same
ground upon the civil rights question that
Walker professed to hold in 1869, and that
the whole Democratic party stood pledged
10 maintain in 1872. The nomination Of
Mr.. Burgess some tbatshOuld be confirmed
by the people OF the Third district by his
triumphant election. He is a Republican,
whose virtues and consistency have been
tried time and time again in such man
ner as TO prove that under any circum
stances he win remain true TO the disci-
pine Of the party.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19
ALABAMA 0UTRAGES-THE WIT
NESSES PRO AND CON.

We have been permitted to publish the
annexed letter from distinguished citizen
of Mobile of many years standing to a
prominent Alabama Republican in Wash
ington. The letter was not intended for
publication, but is such CALLING rebuke to
the ''so-called' leaders that we publish It
with the assurance that it comes from a
man who is not afraid to stand by what he
writes
'sThe proof that atrocious and murderous
outrages have been daily committed IN Alabama
Is so thoroughly reliable that those Of Us who
are here are disposed to laugh at the attempts
of the Ku-Klux Democratic press to throw dis
credit upon those Of our party who have visited
Washington for the purpose Of laying the case
before the Federal authorities. II the bodies
Of the men who have been foully murdered
were not proof convincing, there are hundreds
oflving witnesses who are ready to testify at any
time to the commission ofthess diabolical sssas-
sinations. Allthey want is protection when they
do testify. The truth Is that outra(es Of all de-
sJTiptionf are Glnioit hourly committed, and
in every instance upon Republican voters. No
Democrat has been murdered or assaulted in
the State. The cry OF the stnegroes rising" is
simply following out instructions from the Ku-
Klux leaders, who hope BY this means to create
8 sympathy among other Southern States as
well as the people Of the North. In my
opinion, unless the fame is extingulshed
promptly by the United States authorities
within sixty days, you win witness open, undis-
guised and bloody rebellion in sIl the Gulf
States.
The most noticeable feature Of all this tur-
moi Is the psrsoHssl Of the men who are in
stiqating this rebellion. Not one ofthe promi-
nent men who are pushing forward the Wild
ana reckless desperadoes, when they had q
chance, even smelt Yankee gunpowderor heard
the whistling Of Yankee bullets. Robert Tyler,
editor Of the Montgomery Nsvss openly and
editoriaIly announces that any white man who
Identifies himself with the Republican party in
Alabama should be driven from the State or
hung TO the trees Of the forest 90 admirably
suited for the purpose in secluded localities
This man Tyler IS son Of the ex-President,
formerly helped edit q Phiadelphia newspaper,
but, when the rebellion broke out, left IN 3 1t
Of patriotism with many Of his Philadelphia
debts unpaid, and took position 10 the Treas
my Department Of the 'so-calIed' Confederate
States. Here he remained until Grant was
master Of the situation. when be lsit for Ala
bsma, and has ever since been blatant pro
scriptionist, an nnmitigated braggadocio, and
a petty retailer Of malicious ISLANDERS against
worthy and honorable Republicans, colonel(D
John Forsyth, editor Of the Mobile Register,
Is another disciple Of Tsier's teachings. BE
claimed exemption from field service during
the late war because he was an editor, but
pafriotieaiIy furnished q son, Who was afisr-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DIS
nm rrrnl

TIKI OHEhNMENT OF I,HE Dis
TRTCT
The discussion Of the form Of government
for the District Of olumbia, through inter-
views and correspondence in the columns
Of TIE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN. has thus
far developed three plans: First the old
oorporation form. advocated by ex-Mayor
WALLACE; second. a system part elective and
part appointed, suggested By Ex-Governor
Shepherd, Watsr-Registnr Lubey and 9TH
ers; and, last a commission selected by the
President and confirmed by the Senate. In
addition to these there is q fourth plan,
which it is generslly understood win be
recommended by the joint committee of
Congress, viz. The abolition of the exist
ing form and the distribution among the
different bureaus Of the General Govern
meut of the different branches Of the muni
ciosl government. The subject is Of para
mount importance 10 our people, and, on
account Of the special relations Of the city
70 the whole country, is Of nosmall moment
70 the outside public. The press Of other
cities bss discussed the subject in z casual
wav. but has not added single idea or
suggestion to those presented by our own
citizens in the columns Of this journal.
swift and eager 70 tear down, It has not
offered a solitary proposition in the way Of
reconstruction and restoration.
What we al desire n the Capital city Of
the Republic, and what Congress wiz be
expected to give, is the best government 70
meet he peculiar situation that can be de-
vised The four propositions enumerated
above represent pretty generally the popu-
lar thought upon the subject The prop
eTty holders. as rule, are opposed 70 I'M
restricted sufnge, Cor the reason that they
ere, for the most part, oatYoted By those
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19


IT SEEMS, after all, that there was some
fire under the smoke Of the reported cession
by Spain of Porto Rico to the Prussian
Government. The LIE Memorial Diploma
tiglle of Paris, says: '1tis not true that
-''Spain meant to cede completely to the
s'Germsn empire the rich colony of Porto
"Rico. But it seems certain that she had
" agreed to cede the island, as q guarantee
''for the reimbursement of the loan lately
undertaken by Spain on the London mar
a ket, which loan the German Government
chad determined to cover entirely" Our
Paris contemporary adds: at is certain that
'sthe energetic attitude which the press Of
America has taken on this occasion puts
can end completely to any possible eombi-
e nation which would have for basis the
"cession, temporary or definite, under any
title, of one of the West Indies to the
&c German empire. "
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19

THE remarkable success attending the efforts
Of the projectors OF the National Magazine"
to secure large advance subscription list in
sures the financial prosperity Of the undertake
ing beyond peradventure. Wequestiou whether
another city in the Union has q population
that would exhibit the same degree Of interest
in purely literary enterprise as do the people
of Washington. Certainly no other periodical,
that we have knowledge Of, ever received 50
warm home Endorsement as the 'sNational"
is now receiving in this city.
Though the interest felt in Washington is
very great, still the prospectus of the 'sNs-
tional' excites nearly As much attention
abroad. The press generally speaks in APP
proving terms Of the venture, and commen-
dAtory letters are being received by the p7b-
fishers, In which nearly all Of the writer's ex-
press the opinion that no more fitting place
than Washington could be selected for the
publication Of 3 frst-class magazine. They
also predict that the 'sNationafo win have In
Huence towards making this city the literary
capital of the nAtion-a result which would
tend to the formation Of distinctive American
literature, the need Of which'is felt BY every
true lover OF the country.
Literary cultivation should always keep pace
with the material prosperity Of the country.
Thinking men recognize this fact, and also see
that which 4 not 50 generally aPprehended,
that nation which strives only for CONNER
cial supremacy, no matter what its resources
may be, cannot keep up in the race with .
people that psys attention to the Development
ofintellect. This being 50 we srehot surprised
ct the very lively interest manifested IN an en-
terprise that may do much for the intellectual
advancement Of the nation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19


TIE nomination of Congressman Stowell,
in Yirgnia-equivalent to re-election-is
q deserved compliment to faithful and
efficient Representative. There are few
men Of his age in the House of Representa-
tives who have earned more Of the respect
ofhis members than he has or are
better entitled to the reward Of reelection
than he is, The opposition to his nomina-
ton was mainly based upon personal and
selfish issues. That his opponents have
been defeated and discounted is a matter
for congratulstion. With Stowell, Platt
and, let US hope, an equally good man from
the Richmond district in the next House
the interests of the Republican party Of
Virginia viii not suffer. Their work ia
behalf of the James River and KAnswha
canal, and all other internal improvements
ofs like character. win carry more weight
than the combined efforts off dozen sham
Conservative Democrats.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19

TIE merchants Of the country should
understand that the onerous tax imposed
by the Spanish Governmenton all merchan-
disc shipped by them to Cuba is virtually
a tax for the support Of the Spanish armies
on the island in their vain attempt to con-
quer The patriots who are fighting for
the establishment Of a republic. When the
patriots succeed, as they certainly viii, the
relations between the United States and the
island viii be materially changed. Some
thing like reciprocal relations in our com
mercial interests may then be expected.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19

IETHE PLATFORM of the New York De.
mocracy there Is resolution in favor Of
hard money. In the Ohio and Indiana plat
forms of the same party hard money is re-
pudiated as heresy. This only shows that
Democracy is one thing in one section and
another in another. In the South it means
death to the negro.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19

PARsoH BRowNLow is out IN an advertise
ment announcing the revival Of 'BroVnloE's
Knoxville Wig" Hesays: 81 shall war IN
ceasingly upon the Infamous civl rights bIl
now before Congress or any other Ike odious
sectional, class legislation. ! am q National
man In my sympsshies and views Of public
policy, and shall unsparingly var upon any
legislation BY any party which is IN
tended or calculated for the oppres-
sion Of the people Of my State and sec
tion, either white or black. President Grant,
the honored leader Of the great party which
controls the Government, has shown himself
to be emiDently national in all his views and
feelings. No man Is 50 deserving Of the grati-
tude Of thewhole people as he. and 50 long As he
continues to act as he has done in the past, he
shall have my cordial support, both as a Ssns
tor and editor" There are evidently lively
times ahead in Tennessee II Mr.. Brownlow can
get the 3 900 subscribers which he demands as
q condition precedent to its publication.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19

GA R d
Not having, as yet, been successful IA renting
establishment, Gas intention is 70 retire from
business at the earliest opportunity, We here beg
leave 20 inform friends andthe public generally
that for the present we shall continue the DRY
GOODS AND CARPET BUSINESS, under the
same management IS heretofore, At the old stAad.
Our facilities for procuring the choicest goods from
frst hands at the lowest cash .raiea enable us TO
give purchasers such Inducements As could not
otherwise be expected. As We shall endeavor to
maintain In the future, n the past, our reputa
tion for cheap selling, we hope 70 inertia contin-
uanee ofthe public patronage 60 literally bestowed
on Ms hefetofore. -
Respectfully, WoLFoRD & sHIIBERG,
sepla-st eTssventh ST., bet. D and Es.W.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19
PR0POsALs TOR COAL


WAsHINGTON, d. O., sept (, ls74.
Sealed proposals will Be received e this once
untn 70 O'Clock .. m. TUESDAY. SIN October, eor
n ruiahing 1N hundred tool tons OF run OF nine
lGeorge,s creek Cumberland coal, . Be delivered
at such times and places and In such quantities -
may Be re1uired and subject to tie conditions re-
qufred BY act q Congress. approved July IL, $50,
ViE.. esThAt such coal shall Welgn 2,30 pounds 20
the ton. and shall be Inspected and weighed, aaa
the quantity OF each Loaf certified IS the tine q
delivery 1y the person appointed and Qualidod
under the act for that purpose. and that the pre-
scrlbed fee o. - cents each OF coal Inspected,
tractor
Proposals win be considered binding for one week
Tie right 70 rejeet all or any portion % the bids
offered.
No proposals viii be entertained unless aeeOm-
panied By satisfactory evidence Of ability % fnllu
ne contract. nor Will any urTInent Be made VITA
furnished Is such as the contract calls for.
once on GEO, b. MCCARTEk,
chief OF Bureau or EnErSvinS and Printing. Treas-
ury Department. se-SIuThtd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19

oRYER-DETTz.-In this city, on September II.
BY the Rlv. Alexander Cromwell. hir. HENltY y.
CKYKR, or Georgetown, d. O., and Miss ANGELO
DEITZ. Of Albany, y. Y. r
/. HEINDLE-MILES.-On Monday, September Z,
1874, BY the Rev. John q. Smith, Mr.. JOHN p.
HRfNDLK, Of HarrisburG. Pa, and Miss JENNIE
II. MILES. OF Wellington, d. Q.
HOSMER-FORSTER.-0n September ", At the
residence Of the bride parents, s8 New York ave-
NIX, ofconcord, Mss, and MARY Et daughter
Of John Z. Forster, ESQ.,, Of this city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19

Nh. GEoRoE ALFRED TOWNSEND pOurs out
his soul anent the Beecher business IN the fol-
lowing style: thine passed further, and then
saw the grandiose leaders Of sleek opinion
abusing the young man whose family Beecher
had broken up-many Of these people without
families, others rakes. Without feeling for .
man UNANIMOUSLY wronged; without justice for
3 community they were obliged b. their vocs-
ton to defend; with nothing higher than snap
Judgment, journalistic Jealousy, q guess at
what opinion might BE- and utter Indifference
TO the sense Of mAgistracy, they were making
the man already sSifsiess, fagonless, alone
target for small spite and shifting eensure.
At last my temperament broke loose. In 6
minute was in Antagouism to the men 70
whom owed gentle sense Of gratitude, who
owed to me the obligation OF . former sincere
consideration. Time and again, amer took
that step, I stopped and was troubled with the
fear that might be deceived on the other
side" George had better employ "a mutual
friend -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19

THE Shreveport Qs.) 7Smss prints at the
head of It's editorial columns, in bold-fsce type,
the following: "White Peoples Ticket For
State Treasurer, John C. Moneure, Of Csddo.
For Congress, William N. Levy, Of Natchi-
toehes." The first editorial paragraph, In It's
issue Of Tuesday last, printed immedI-
stely after the "White Peoples Ticket, " is the
following: 'sLewis Oates, the negro, who was
in the NicholsonYflle, KY, jail, was hanged on
Sunday by the people," The tragic fact an
nounced in those three lines of editorial type
is the legitimate sequence Of the Eenomous
feeling indicated in the displayed announce
ment Of the aWhite Peoples Ticket" and the
Times exhibits its appreciation Of the fitness Of
things by printing the cause and effect in cons
sac4,ffva oriar
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19

DAVIDSON BRADgurn PraS, who has iig-
ured 20 prominently the past week IL the dis
patches from New Orleans, comes from az old
Louisiana family, zndwas born ia 1885. After
graduating from college he studied Law, and
became 3 merchant in New 0rleana. Enter
ing the Confederate serFice a. major Of the
Seventh Louisiana, he was promoted to col
onelcy for gallantry, taken prisoner ct Rappa-
hammock Station, and sent to Johnson's Island
Before the close Of the rebellion he was ex-
changed, made q bsieadIer general, and gwen
the command Of Eastern Louisiana In 1872
he vas nominated for Governor, and when the
auti-Repubiican elements wers fused, took the
second place on the ticket with McEnery.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19
SPECIAL NOTICES:

N.N.NN.N.NJNNNN.N.NsN.O 1N.~0~.OyN.N.ND~-NJN
RWDHOIACE II HEREBY GIVEN TO
~ W. H. Brainard and Mr.. Wholly that the
one-seat Eoekaway LEFT At my shop for repairs In
February, 1874 n repairs and storage are not paid
In 10 days, the same VIII be sold e public anctlon
selS-1 GEO. -. HALL.
R~WAsHIN6FON, D. C.. sEPTEM.
~ Der 10. iSIl.-The second quarterly meet
ing win take place in Israel Church, on SUNDAY,
the nh. Rev Bro. Hines viii preach At II O'Clock.
At 8o,clock the reverend brother will hold forth
from the y, =. Churchs IN the evening. at 7:sl
O'Clock, II. Butler, from Union Wesley Church.
Come one, come all, in the name o. che Lord
selg: y. d. MITCHELL. PAstoc.
R~- NOTTCEi- REOPENTNGl = THE
- UuiontOWn n. +. Church win be reoponed
on eABBATH next, nth inst, with appropriate
services, as follows Preaching at Il q. By Rev.
Richard Norris: At D. N. BY Rev. J. i. Amos, aud
at 1to p. m BY Rev. 8 shannon. The public is In
Hlteq 70 Attend. .eB
RWeRTRsT COOPERATIVE HUTLD-
~ ING ASSOClATf0N.-fhe seventh an
nuAl meeting OF the FIRST Cooperative Bidding
Association win be held on MONDAY EVENING,
September2i, 1Gl. In Potomac hall. cor. Eleventh
street and Maryland avenue, South Washington.
The secretSry's report win be read and oheers
CIR. THoaRsoS. Secretary .. : sspiS.st
R~THE MEMBERS OF FRANKLIN
~ LODGE, No. 2 X. OF p, viii meet 1t
Odd-FellOws' Han, Navy Ysrd. ct p. M, FRI
DAY, September Is, without uniform. TO afteud
the funeral o. our late Bro. Knight ID. J. FLr,SN.
The members Of sister lodges are respectfully re-
sells J.R. COOK. X. orr. ands
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19

DnPARFkzNr or sTArE,
WAsHINorON, d. @.
ssaled proposals win Be received at the Depart
ment Of state until 4 N, the l9th day Of Sep
tember, 1s7l to furnish this Department with Luel
for the year ending June - lS7, 90 be delivered n
such quantities and ~ such place - dealreo-
Information as 10 kinds and quantities can Be 3D.
tanned on application at this once.
The right 10 reject any or al BIDS, OF 90 accept
any bid o. any potion Of any bid Il reserved; and
eaeh bidder - required 70 dep0st with the DsouEl
ing CLERK Of the Department. bond In the sun %
two thousand d0llars- - = guaranty Of Aifl11l
performances Of the contract AWARDED % hin.
EDWARD HAYWOOD,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19

Mr.. BANGS, superintendent Of the railway
postal service, is, according 70 New York
Journal, endeavoring TO perfect arrangements
whereby the mails can be more rapidly trans
mitted, His idea is that the maIl-traln should
consist only Of locomotive and ma1-ear be-
tween the principal cities OF the Union, 70 be
run At rate somewhat higher than the regu
lar express. In England the mails are carried
betwsen important points st much greater
speed THAI in this county, and there does not
seem 70 Be any good reason why we should be
behind Great Britain in this respect. n Mr..
Bangs shall succeed In carrying out bis IDEAS,
be VIII confer great benefit upon the public
and make the Departments more popular than
aver 1919
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19

The New York Graphie suggests e the
Tribune to add to the line Founded BY Horace
Greeley And now owned BY Jay Gould. |"
This BY way OF reply % that Journal that
General Butler is q large stockhoider in the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19

Association has contributed similar
amount. This h a move in the right direc-
ton. Let the boys take this matter in band
and make It ''hum.p
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19

The Chicago Inter OCEAN draws this picture
Of our Eell-known friend and fellow citizen
John Pope Hoduett; "The fools are not all
dead yet. John Pops Hodnest has been Vindl-
Gated at the hands OF HIS dupes. number
ofthem, unpaid laborers CT the District Board
Of Works, met on the night of the 9th instant,
at Washington, and passed resolutions ex-
presaivc Of undated confidence in him and of
their bad opinion Of those who have refused
to carry out their agreement to pay him IS
per cent. Of their wages. Hodnstt is an ex
ceedngiy smart fellow--A perfect OILY Gam
mon. Nothing could e1csed the adroit man,
ner in which he has worked the vindicatlon
business. he win either become crGsus or
end his days in the penitentiary"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19
J.R. COOK. x. orr. and 8.

a~YOUNG MINIS CHRISTIAN AS
~ ISOLATION, corner of Ninth and d
streets.
EVENING GLASSES in Latin, Greek, English
Grammar. PaOnoEraphy, Mathematics, Sacred His
tory sBd Vocal MusIe, French and German, com
mencInE September n.
Free ReAdlng-Room and Circulating Library.
Daily Prayes-AsetIngs At rssiS, ssndSp.m.
Sabbath Evening Services at the Rooms at
O'Clock.
WE WELCOME ALL.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19
PIANOS.

VIM KNABE 4 cos
" Korld-renoQned Grand. Square and Upright
PIANO-FORTES-
Pronounced BY leading judges the best now nade-
THE FAFoRITE McUAMNON Planes.
" en- known f0f Their sweetness Of tone and beauty
OF 1nish.
Secondhand r1Ahoe for sale a. prices ftoia 80
upwards on easy terms
attended 10. A e. 70 -rectflllF sotlelieo a.
nEICHENBACHfS Piano Wareroom1,
anEi9 - Eleventh street, a.1ye -. ave-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-19
PRoPosALs FoR SUBSISTENCE

OFFICH POST AND DEPOT
COMEIssARN or SUBSISTENCE
WAsHINGToN, ID. C., Sept. H. i574
Sealed proposals, IN duplicate, win Be received e
this once, until Il m, the last Mondays or DC
tober, November and December, ls74, for the fol-
No. Flour, Corn, Meal. SOAP, Beans, SAT-,
Hominy, Bacon, Breakfast Bacon, smoked Beef
Amount required each month, quality and eondi-
il ssPi5 Hade known y G. s, e Q. s. 4.