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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-01-02
wilkes Booths Love.

From the Concord N. H. Patriot
The death of John p. Hale brings to
light fact often hinted at pretty broad
ly before, but in which D. lady's name
has ever been given imprint till now, TO
our knowledge. The fact is thai Il was a
daughter Of Mr. Hale who was engaged
to Wilkes Booth, the man who shot
President lincoln. ln Booths diary,
which was taken from hi. body there
was picture Of this lady.
The returns Of the arrivals Of emf
grants in the United States for the iis-
cal year ending June 80, 1873, show
that the British Islands and Germany
contribute nearly the whole number,
while at the same time Germany Is
close upon the heels Of the British Is
lands in the number sent. Thus, while
166, ,843 emigrants came from the United
Kingdom, there were 1861 arrivals
from Germany. This, compared with
the numbers for the previous year,
shows an increase Of 1927 in the Brit
ish arrivals, and s, 1862 in the German.
Ireland formerly sent us more emigrants
han any other country, but England is
now a close competitor. During the
last fiscal year Ireland sent 77,344, and
England 74,S18; from Scotland there
came 1854, and from Wales only $40.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-06

petitioned Judge Woods in this case are of
the Same political party and the same class
as those who have moved for the impeach-
ment Of Judge Durell. The readers of THE
REPUBLICAN, win know what weight to at
tach to the accusations which have been
made against the latter Judge, and will see
at once that the motives actnating the Dem
ocrats of Louisiana are the same In both
cases. and that the proceedings to which
we make reference are part and parcel Of
their old scheme looking to the overthrow
of the State government in Louisiana and
the assumption of power by the defested
candidates at the election in 1879 for State
offices.
1t may safely be predicted that the new
methods of political action adopted by the
Democracy of Louisiana will be as ineffec-
tual as those which they have already tried
with so little success. They have attempted
frauds at the ballot-bo In the furtherance
of their schemes. Fooled In that they &C
cused their opponents of o similar offence.
and then appealed to the Federal authori-
ties at Washington. These means having
proved inadequate, they now seek to escape
the consequences of their plumbers and their
crimes and to protect from punishment the
ignorant and deluded individuals engaged
in the Grant Parish massacre. The latter
are the dupes of their political leaders. and
it is to be regretted that the men who are
largely responsible for that massacre could
not be held to answer for the crimes whose
commission they undoubtedly instigated.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-06
COL0RED DEMAG0GUKs

The experience of the past ten years. dur
ing which the colored people have been ex-
ercising and learning to exercise the rights
of citizenship, has taught us to believe that
when colored man Of average intelligence
starts out on career of demagogism he is
certain of marked success. THE NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN has been the steadfast and
consistent friend of the colored race from its
first appearance as public journal up to
the present time, and will continue the
same so long as any controversy exists re-
gsrding the enjoyment by them Of political
or civil rights; but at no time have we closed
our eyes to their faults, or attempted to OK
cuse-except on the ground Of ignorance for
which they are not responsible-any of
their plumbers. We feel therefore that we
have earned the right to admonish them
now against growing evil and to advise
them to De on their guard against impostors
Of their own color, whose pretentious claims
to public consideration can only be sus-
tanned BY the boldest and most selfish dem
agogism. It is true that white men rarely
meet in public assembly for the purpose of
serving any especial object of self or general
interest without developing difference Of
opinion regarding the manner Of its accom-
plishment; but we feel safe in the assertion
that no similar meeting Of colored citizens
has occurred in this District Of late years,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-06

THE widespread circulation of Delegate
Chipman's speech, explaining the relation
of the District to the General Government,
is having good effect. Naturally enough
the attacks of the so-called independent
press upon the administration of our affairs
created decided sympathy in our behalf
with honest-minded people; but the infor-
nation contained in this speech has served
to enlighten the public regarding the truth
of subject which has been greatly misrep
resented. The result is an increase of SYM
pathy to which we allude, and decided
conviction that we have for generations
borne with quiet fortitude the burden of un-
equal taxation, while the Government has
persistently refused to do us justice. An
other result will be, in view of the acquit-
tai of the District government of the
charges now being investigated, that this
long delayed and persistently neglected JUS
tice shall be rendered at last
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-06

GEORGIA is another State which boasts of
a Democratic administrations boast sus-
tanned by the fact that numbers Of blacks
and other Republican voters are murdered
as regularly as election day recurs. But
the record shows that she has repudiated
50, 900 Of bonds, and its Legislature has
failed to provide for the payment Of in
terest due on bonds Endorsed by the State
for the Macon and Brunswick railroad.
Not only this, but willfully ignoring urgent
necessity; to which the Governor called
attention in q special message, the Legisla-
ture refused to authorize an assessment
of property sufficient TO realize money to
defray the expenses of the State. This
may do very well as q method of temporary
relief for the payers, but it is simply
dishonest, and, the subterfuge of dema-
gogues, is disgustingly transparent. The
day of reckoning will come sooner o. later,
and when it does the poor taxpayers will
suffer at one stroke the inhiction of an ex-
traordinary assessment which might be
avoided by the honest payment Of debts as
they accrue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-06

THE suggestion is made that certain Con,
gressmen. anxious to win the favor of theil
constituents, will strive to earn regulations
as economists in public affairs at the expense
OF the government of the District. For
their benefit if it be true that such men are
in Congress. we beg leave to suggest that
outside of the District limits and the
columns of the 50 called independent press,
the only mention made Of our affairs is by
way of approval of what has been done to
render the capital Of the nation worthy Of
the greatness and discreet liberality Of the
American people. At the same time, the
expense of the investigation, already more
than $40, 900, the amount originally appro-
priated for it, is beginning to attract atten-
ton, and in view of the fact that nothing
has thus far been discovered to justify the
expenditure of any money whatever, the
people are beginning to believe that Con-
gress is really trying to stop the dripping
from the spiggot, regardless of the leak at
the bung.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-06
CHARITY AT HOME.

The prospect for an overwhelming sue
cess of the grand charity entertainments is
very flattering. The arrangements for sew
eral performances upon magnificent scale
are being energetically pushed forward by
Messrs. Saville and Ford, and that these
gentlemen will provide for the pleasure of
those who may patronize the charity matt
nees is beyond doubt. Arrangements for
disposing of the tickets upon an extensive
scale are also nearly completed, and so
deeply interested are the parties to whom
the important matter is to be entrusted that
alarge return may be also considered secured
for the benefit of the charitable Institutions
in our midst. 80 ON.
An important element of success towards
the end to be accomplished is the securing
of Miss Clara Morris as the attraction at one
Of the entertainments. Miss Morris action
is worthy of the highest commentator.
Although the public of Washington has
little claim upon her generosity, and could
not reasonably expect her to take deep in
terest in scheme which, although of a
charitable nature, is purely local in its ap-
plication, yet at great inconvenience she
kindly consents to undertake the journey
from New York to add the power of her
name and the weight of her genius to the
other attractions provided to draw the peo-
pie to the support of our charities. As
Camille, Miss Morris will be seen TO rare adj
vantage, and the bare announcement ofsuch
a prog ramme ought to crowd the National
to repletion.
We are also happy to announce that the
leading ladies of Washington are to add the
weight of their example and influence to
the grand charity movement. In day or
go meeting of well known leaders of society
will be held to take measures to cooperate
with the managers of the charity benefits.
Their assistance will act as an important
adjunct towards the complete success of the
popular movement, and give the public adj
ditional confidence in Its worthiness. 1t
will thus be seen that the great and good
work goes nobly forward, and that Wash
ington will cover itself with mantle of
glory which the world may well envy and
admire, and which will cause it to be looked
upon as the home Of everything that may
be termed grand and ennobling. Let all
who have hearts to feel another's woes put
their shoulders to the wheel and push the
charity movement boldly forward.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-06

TIE House of Representatives will soon
be called upon to vote on the question as to
whether or not the test of loyalty pre-
scribed by the commissioners of claims, ap-
pointed under the act of March 8, 1871, will
be accepted as conclusive. The commits
sioners are of course bound down by strict
Interpretation of the law, and while their
awards in many cases seem, and no doubt
are, harsh, it should be remembered that it
is not final or in any sense conclusive, but
merely advisory. A Congress in which are
sitting q dozen or 80 Confederate generals
and other officials should be somewhat
lenient with those people in the Southern
States who in endeavoring to preserve q
strict neutrality, are classed by the commits
sion as not actively loyal" and conse-
quently are outside their jurisdiction.
1t is understood that Mr.. Cobb, of North
Carolina, will move an amendment to the
bill reported by the Committee on War
Claims, of which he is a member, which
will develop lively and thorough discus
sion Of this subject.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-06
A TRIBUTE TO GOV. SHEPHERD.


The single fact, indeed, that above ten
twelfths of the taxpayers of the District un-
complainingly, even cheerfully and promptly
paid their taxes, and heartily approve the Gov
ernor's course entirely, is sufficient demonstra-
ton of his wisdom, integrity, and great ability
to well and properly govern. And the other
fact, in contrast to this, that the remaining
two-twelfths, who resist the payment of the
assessments and taxes levied, are only those
who have here amassed large fortunes by the
acquisition of property at small proportion to
its value, by taking advantage of the necessi-
ties of poor or embarrassed original holders,
and who set their face resolutely and obdurately
against all efforts to improve property or beau
tify the city, is enough in itself to yindicate the
propriety Of Governor Shepherds policy. Those
who have known him longest are the flrmest
among his advocates, the truest of his friends,
the sturdiest in defence of his honor as gentle
man, his virtues as leader, and his excellence
as a ruler.-PortIand Oregon) BaEetin.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-06
A TICKLE GODDESS is Fame. Y

A TICKLE GODDESS is Fame. Your ordi-
nary man and contented citizen does not
seek her favors but they are thrust upon
him. The ambitious professional man,
burning the midnight oil, growing bald
headed, and e1hausting his physical and
mental energies, to win her notice, goes to
his grave without reward. But here comes
Sam Strong, Dick Jones or Tom Brown
who built sewer for our Board of Public
Works. He used salmon-colored bricks in
building it, and becomes the hero of thou:
sand pens, as his words on the witness
stand are telegraphed hence by the "inde-
pendent specials" His name is known
throughout the length and breadth of the
land. and his insignificant connection with
small body Of labOrers gives him promi-
hence as a member OF that awful and mys-
FERROUS organization-the Washington
Ring all this at the expense of extraVa-
giant telegraph tolls.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-06

its own city. The expense of telegraphing
this amount Of trash about the price of sod
ding, the expense of dirt hauling and the
number of laborers or the color of bricks
employed in and used in building sewers
under the back streets of Washington is far
nom trifiing. but 1t is necessary to incur
such expenses that this new journalistic
candidate for public support should take
rank along side of the New York Sun, the
Tribune. and other newspapers Of the indie
pendent stripe. 1t strikes US that the same
money and labor devoted to news within
the legitimate sphere of its operations would
serve a more remunerative purpose. Its
readers, for instance, would prefer to learn
from its columns the price Of sodding, dirt
hauling and sewer building in St. Louls, and
would care more to know about the kind Of
the bricks In their own sewers than those
in Washington.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-06

"ONCE more we ask for reduction OF
passenger railway fares" exclaims the Phil
adelphia EOeRiRg Star. The passenger
railway companies cannot fail to be moved
by the threat implied in this exclamation,
and we expect to hear of the Board of
Presidents" debating the question, what
are you going TO do about it" Let them
ponder well over the ominous exclamation
of the Star, and be admonished by the ter
rible warning once given the Emperor of
Russia by representative American jour
nal in the South,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-06

TEE imagery of poets sometimes strikes
the most susceptible minds as extravagant,
Thus, the imaginative picture drawn by
Alex. Smythe, of tho future existence of
one of his heroes and q ffail woman, has
no doubs been accepted as so extravagant
as to become ridiculous, by hundreds Of
readers. But after all, we are inclined to
beifovo that with the prophetic vision Of q
true poct, he merely foretold the fate of
Dana, the hero Of SANDER, and WhiteTaw
Reid, the lost woman, who 30 faithfully fol-
lows Dana's tracks. The most forcible and
pertinent allusion to these worthless, if they
are the persons described. reads something
like this:
"a thousand years hence, when we both are
damned, 49,.
Wen sit like ghosts upon the wailing shore.
And read our lives by the red light of hell"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-06
A WESTERN CONGRESSMAN who latel,

A WESTERN CONGRESSMAN who lately
sent copy of the double-sheet NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN containing synopsis of one
Of his speeches to constituent received
letter Of acknowledgment, which contained
few words of pertinent advice. THE
Changers, wrote the constituent, ''are
actively engaged in reducing the price Of
agricultural implements. This seems to be
'tas much Of an object with them as their
''war against the railroad monopolies. Your
''vo.e and speech on McCrary's bill will do
'.you good; but 1t seems to me, from the
paper you sent, that Congress is fooling
''away its time on matters about which the
Changers, and other people, too, have no
interest. You have too much talk any
'sway, and too many talking men; but they
Fought to, if they must talk, find something
"of more general interest to talk about than
building roads or grading and paving
''streets in the District of Columbia. 1t
"don't do the Republican party any harm
''to have such things investigated, because
eve know that the citizens Of the District,
Though they may vote the Republican
''ticket, have no voice in the control Of the
party. The idea that the affairs of
political eunuchs are important enough
'to demand attention is sheer nonsense.
'why don't you investigate some of the
'patents on harvesters or something of that
'rkind, so as to get down to the real heart,
''and the pockets, too, of the peoplef I sup
''pose some money has been made by some
''body in Washington, because property has
Increased In value there as 1t naturally
sswould after the overthrow Of slavery /;
.fbut we know that free Americans make
.smoney everywhere when they can, and
s'because they do make 1t, it doesn't prove
s.that they are dishonest. Dry up this con-
founded investigation as soon as you can
edecently, and get to work on something
ssof general interest. If Boss Shepherd, as
'they call him; has really made pleasant
''and attractive place of the mud-hole re-
s.member during the war, vote him medal
'sand tell him to go on and do some more.
sIt Ia hard to make an old soldier like my
eself believe that Washington Is so attrac-
''tive now as people say It is, or anything
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-06

THE new maximum railroad tariff law Of
Wisconsin goes into effect on the 2Sth in
slant The railroads and the Changers each
appoint one commissioner under its author
ization, and third is to be appointed by the
State. The principal railroads affected by
it declare that they will be compelled to
suspend operations. 1t will be interesting
to note its effect as the first vigorous step Of
the people in legal way to overcome the
greed of the monopolists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-06

gives his readers the vague information
that ex-senator Jonn Pool, of North Caro-
lima, '4s practicing his profession in this
city" Exactly what his profession is has
long been a mystery here, unless it be to
dclude the workingmen with the pretence
that he is their friend, and he has failed to
succeed in that At one time he professed
to be an aspirant for Cabinet honors; but
failed in that also. In short, he seems to be
a man of many professions and an equal
number of failures
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-06
TIE D1s7RIor INVESTIGATION
OPINIONS OF THE NEWSPAPERS PRESS.

OPINIONS OF THE NEWSPAPER PRESS
The Investigation Of the governmental affairs
OF the District of Columbia continues with great
thoroughness, but without any of the revela-
tons Of startling corruption which have been
alleged TUE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, has al
ready published more than two hundred
columns Of the testimony, and there is, as yet,
no evidence whatever of any Intentional wrong
on the part Of the Board Of Public Works, OF
any action which was not taken or believed to
be taken for the best interests of the city. The
showin-, thus far, is unexpectedly sreditable
to the board.--Sgyaeuse (N. ~ Journal.
WHAT THE MEMoRIALIsrs HAVE DONE.
The Congressional committee must now be
Disguised, as the people sssuredly are, with
the investigation Of the District government.
1t has produced nothing but the ventilation of
petty spite from the disafected, and, we regret
to have to add, utter disregard of the solemni-
ty Of an oath on the part Of more than one of
the witnesses. Thus public morals are not i'm
proved by the spectacle presented, while bust
ness Of all kinds is paralyzed; but the memo
riallsts gain only the contempt, mingled with
no little eIecration, of the community. When
the tiresome trial is over, the District authori-
ties will not only have been indicated, but
they will have US as supporters, as we know by
daily experience, many who hitherto lent not
unwilling ear to the slanderous charges Of the
old hunkers. However, the law of compensa-
tions will have punished those who endeavor to
stop all improvements by leaving them in a
minority 80 small that they cannot henceforth
muster corporaPs guard of GROWERS
Georgstoon Courier.
THE CHARGES OF CORRUPTION TO BE ADAM
--.-... DoNED. .-- ....
The Washington correspondent of the SPRING
field Union is authority for the assertion that
the Washington memorialists have decided to. !
abandon their charges of corruption against
Governor Shepherd and his associates of the
District government, being convinced that they
will be unable to substantiate them. They will
now devote their attention to the other charges,
which are of recklessness in changing grades
and paving streets, and in fayoring certain con-
tractors.-HarBord Comm CovrGnt.
ALL THE EVILS so FAR DEVELOPED
were inaagurated under the old corporation of
Washington; and consisted of leaving debt
for the new government. This was especially |
the case so far as the schools were concerned. |
And this is about all the investigation has so |
far Observation-Disclosures Enterprise.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-06
4 COSY CORNER IN THE CAPITOL.

Among other cosy corners in this immense
Capitol, the screened enclosure in the vestibule
of the gentlemen's gallery Of the Senate, de-
voted to art and occupied BY Mr.. Ingalls,, is
most attractive atslisr. No mating softens the
reverberations Of the endless tramp, tramp over
marble pavements on that side Of the hall, so
one must rattle the canvas door In q most un-
ceremonious way TIL q voice within calls
"Come !" Open sesdnssi And what Is re-
vealedi Warriors, statesmen, fair ladies and
beautiful children, In groups and rows, gaily
laughing or seriously rejecting In Rembrandt
lights and shsdowe, with here and there gem
of fruit or -pieee-studies from which the
paintings were made that grace the Horti-
cultural Department, for which Mr.. Ingalls,
Travelled to Brazil with Agassiz. The artists
left side Is paralyzed, fact that might escape
any ones observation; but Mr.. Ingalls, calls
special attention to the fact to give his fair and
gentle partner all due credit and praise for her
valuable assistance In peopleing his art-world
with artistic creations, and entertaining the
hosts Of admirers who enjoy the life-like pic
lures and portraits tina: fill her atslisr. Two
portraits Of Mr.. Thurman and Speaker Blaine
are, literally speaking, portraits, the former an
artistic masterpiece, which, contrary to the
usual rule, the artist himself recognizes - his
best work. Waaainston Correspondence Of the
Philadelphia Telegraph.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-06
CONTENTS OF INSIDE PAGES.

SECOND PAGE-WIlliam and Mary College; A
Startled Bridegroom; Life in
the West; National Capital
Notes; Ice Cream and Oonfec-
tIOneries; Upholstering Gro
ceries; Wines and Liquors
Hotels and Restaurants, &C.
THIRD PAGE-HoW Peter Cooper Preserved His
Health; A Sad Story; News
paper Impertinence A Soli-
tary Twin; Auction Sales and
Business directory.
sixth PAGE-Fo-eign Notes and Topics; Epi-
sode on Western Steamboat;
Changes Of Twenty four Years
in the Senate; Irish Ladies;
Two Wars; Art Of Dining;
real estate; wood and coal;
groceries; merchant taIlors; in
surance; business cards, sc.
SEVENTH PAaE-Missouri Brigands; "Order" in
Parliament; Sketch Of Capt.
Sartorius; Advantages Of Cry
ing; Titles; Dry Goods; Inter.
nal Adornments; Job Printing;
House Furnishing; PROBES
sionIl Cards; Railroad SEIZED
ules.