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THE TICHBORNE CASE.

At last the Tiehborne case shows signs of
the beginning of the end. On December the
19th 1t was announced that DR.. Kenealy was too
Ill to attend the court and an adjournment was
asked for till December 80. In the end it was
discovered that no other course was open but
to ajourn till that date, and the Judges intima-
ted that they should expect DR.. Kenealy to
bring his speech to a close a week after the
reaSsembling of the Court. Since the Court
reassembled on December 20, DR.. Kenealv
has made good progress, and it is expected
that this great case will go to the Jury about
the end of January. The London Correspon-
dent OF Dagbladet says, that opinion which has
hitherto been in favour of the Claimant has
now greatly changed, which, change was chiefly
brought about by the discovery by the Police
OF the real character of the inpostor Jean Luie.
The only hope for the Claimant, says the Cor
respondent, is that the Jury do not agree, and
the case be still further postponed.
The cause of opinion having gone against
the Claimant is said to be the witness Lund-
green, alias Luie, a Swede by birth, who repre-
sented himself as a nephew of the adiutant of
Christian VII of Denmark. He is now remit
ted to prison to serve out the remainder of the
term of his original sentence of penal seryitude;
but the proceedings in connection with the
charge of perjury, will, it is understood, be
postponed for the present.
THE RUSSo-BoKGARA TREATY. - The
English papers seem to be well salts
fed with this Treaty, if they could only be
sure that Russia hnrbours no other designs
than those suggested in it. The Treaty
is all for m and obiures conquest.
The territory recently annexed by Russia
is voluntarily given up; but, III return,
Bokhara binds herself to the free admission
of Russian merchandise, aud to the pro-
lection Of those harbours on the banks of
the Anu DAfia which Russian merchants
may see fit to construct. Id uaIorem du-
ties, permission to build factories and
establish agencies, free navigation Of rivers,
and the Obligations Of commercial treaties
these are the subjects of chief import
ance which appear in this compact. The
slave trade is to be abolished throughout
the domjnions Of the Amer SO that Eu-
ropean civilization and m once
more appear advancing hand in hand.
None Of the provisions Of the treaty afford
any ground for the alarmjsts who fancy
the British Empire in India Threatened.
National Republican., 1874-05-27
CnMHERCLAL H0NnR

Much has been said recently, during the
discussions in Congress upon the question
of moieties. regarding commercial honor.
The honor Of the American merchant and
manufacturer has been extolled by the mole
ty-haters-- almost dd nduS6um. We have'no
objection to the giving of 'thonor where
honor is due, and we cherish wholesome
pride in the honesty Of American citizens.
What we object to is the selection Of any
class Of them as monopolizing, par szesIleEce,
the entire honor Of the nation Let us not
be unmindful of the fact that "there are
tricks In ell trades but ours, {" and that the
purely honest man, who has nothing to
conceal, is not sensitive to the watchfulness
Of the officers Of the law, whose duty II is
to supervise the collection of taxes. When
men object to this scrutiny they are natu.
rally looked upon with suspicion. We have
yet to learn, either from evidence, expe-
renee or observation, that the importers
of this country, as class, are any more
honest than their neighbors. Ifthey are,
the notable exceptions to the rule have sue
cssded In bringing disgrace upon the whole
commercial community And this is ex.
aotly why al honest dealers should unite
National Republican., 1874-05-27
PHGBE C0UzzLNS.

AN OPEN LETTER TO COL. DoNN PIATT.
SIR: Your attention is called to the following
paragraphs, copied from the last edition OF the
Capital: =
"Phebe CouzEins a HEN attorney as opposedte
be attorney, delivered lecture Friday night
bilities BrothersIn:lsw are bad enough; but
CouE Eins-in-l lawr'
II n dsliSacy may We ask why You apply the
he to the man7 The latter term implies no sneer.
II simply deslgnates the sex to which you have
tn1.d 1OaUI 20 peung
road for our sex TO virtue and bread. You know
how to point your pen with g hornets sting. Now,
or divine why woman should not be allow ed tosrork
In any field, If she has intellectual and physical
force to sustain herselfH Woman to-day is in the
nsiism, at the head OF colleges and hospitals. and
We ask, in the name Of God and humanity, 70 the
world any the worse for IT. With the Voice Of the
unrepresented Nomanhood of the country who
have never asked or desired the ballot, because
We believed husbands, sons, fathers ard BROTH
ers would make better laws for rs than We could
make for ourselves, We resent an insult offered to
Q woman who sImp1y asks the power TO earn her
own bread In An honorable way. which best suits
her talents and inclinationA Another brave wo-
man is beseiging the last stronghold Of prejudice
and barbarlsm. It u called the citadel OF the law.
When Mrs. Lockwood demands the ballot. that
her aair not ours When ne asks 70 practice
point At issue. We, who are called the dolls and
plsythings by the so-called strong minded do not
propose 70 have any doors shut In our face. We
Intend 10 stick TO our husbands sons, fathers and
brothers. They belong 70 usf from the beginning
from the breast TO the grave. We propose to pray
for them In the pulpit, lecture them from the
curtain and platform, prescribe for them In sick
ness, defend them through the press and extrlcate
them from the meshes of the law. We are mot to
bfame because we have more strategy, more
moral strength, more spirituality; but we intend
to use this force to beneht your sex, and it will
not be our fault II you relapse into bsrbarism.
For the last time We call for the argument If
you reply with snssrs I. will prove that you have
no points to sustain your position. II you do not
reply at all 1t will show that you no gentlemen
Of our profession. Most respectfully,
EMILY EDsoS BRlGgs, (OLIvIA.)
WARRINGTON, May 20, lsN.
National Republican., 1874-05-27
A HAL0RoUs DLscRETToR

1t is announced, apparently on the
authority of the gentleman himself that
the Hon. Jeremiah NJ. Wilson does not
propose to be a candidate for reelection.
We suppose not. What with being kicked
out Of court for trying to make the United
States Government a bailiff for the Union
Pacific Railroad Company, the salary grab
and the Cluss performance, with W. S.
Holman to run against, and only $50 ma
jority in his district, no doubt discretion is
the better part of valor. And, If this con-
clusion is to be accepted as evidence of his
recovery of discretion, may we not ask
him In all seriousness whether it is not also
possible for him to so far emancipate him.
self from his bitter prejudices as to join his
associates in maturing some practical re-
suits from this long and tedious investiga-
donf Are these months of weary labor to
bring no credit to anybody Why cannot
Mr.. Wilson, join In an earnest, unpreju-
diced effort TO secure the simplifcation of
our present form Of government, and the
cheapening of its administration The
facts developed show what is needed, and
the scope of the resolution under which
the investigation has been prosecuted re-
quires that such results and recommenda-
tious shall be submitted. Otherwise, the
labors of the committee can only be
esteemed an abortion. These results can
be achieved now as well as ten months
hence. To dispute it is to reflect on the
intelligence Of the committee and the JUS
tice of Congress. Whatever Mr.. Wilson
may think he can do, in obedience to the
influences which control him, he cannot
afford to ignore or retard the final disposi.
ton of the real question submitted TO the
committee. BE certainly cannot help but
see that the taxpayers of the District, its
business interests, the holders Of its secu-
rites and the innocent creditors are all en-
National Republican., 1874-05-27
GERNANY GIT PEACE


Tho Pail Mall Gazene remarks: 'The Peacs
Society and all respectable enthusiasts who be-
lleve In early disarments will learn with some re-
Eret that the increasing development Of the enor-
nous works Of Kerr Krupp at Essen has made II
necessary for him to advertise for gigantic loan
for the special enlargement Of the profitable bust.
ness he carries on In the manufacture Of gunl
The amount to secure is E1 500 Ooo secured on the
works as first charge, and bearing FIVE per cent.
interest; but the issue Of the first allotment Of
E9oo, 900, which was TO be closed on Tuesday, was
made at ninety six, and the special attraction
offered to capitalists Of repayment by sinking
fund, which is arranged 50 that by means OF sue
cessive drawings the whole loan is to be cleared
of between 1875 and 1883 at the rate Of clio re-
turned for each f1oo or principal subscribed. -
at is understood In Germany thattthe already
vast works at Essen have for some time past been
unable to meet .he increasing demanGs or them
made partly for the resrmamente OF the German
army and fortresses and partly for foreign States
There are large orders for instance, from the
Turkish Government outstsnding. not to mention
other States whose promises Of payment are more
tempting than those Of the Porte. A fact like
this, which mpy be measured in solid coin, ad.
vanoed in great part from the savings Of careful
capitalists, may perhaps weigh against the opip-
ions we hsYs recently been favored with, that the
cause OF arbitration has msdereal progress since
the grand experiment at Geneva Of which we are
90 prold.r s;-s. g.-.... i. g....- s.-s d
National Republican., 1874-05-27
REPosE TIE SECRET OF PoWKR.

A peaceful life Is most likely to be . full one,
with finer and keener sensiblitiesi better related
to beauty and poetry and all higher matters;
more dignlied and selfrespeo.ing.
Repose is the secret Of power In persons, pio-
lures, statues architecture, books and nature,
As If 1t were Q means Of retaining, as well dis
closing life; and health demands . frequent
paus.ng to restore the balance Of the system, and
keep up perfect circulations.
The night II spent in healthy sleep after proper
evening hour, reduces the worlds chaos, and We
are new eyery morning.
Who does not knowthe magic Of . brief pause
In the midst Of the worst confusion? calm Of
i've minutes viii invite back our vagrant IDEAS
and powers.
So the home should belize . hush and lullaby
in this headIong, whirling, noisy, furious, and
distracted world OF the nineteenth century-s
nook apart from the thoroughfarss-s grot or
bower under the sky, where the beautiful splrfs
Of the air will hover and dance.
Its atmosphere should be little oriental and
cheering, as II exhaled from poppies and eHisans-
National Republican., 1874-05-27

SENATOR ALcoRN seems to be singularly
unfortunate in his efforts to please, or repre-
gent tho best interests of his constituents.
His recent speech in the Senate on the bill
for the relief of the sufferers by the Missis-
sippi overflow lis reprinted in full by his
enemies to prove that he is unworthy Of
the confidence of the people of the State.
The truth is, that the ''old political sinner, -
repentant though he has proved himself to
be by voting for the civil rights bill, has
earned the i'll will of nearly all of the re-
spectacle leaders Of the Republican party in
the State by his selfish devotion to special
and personal interests.
National Republican., 1874-05-27
HEYGSTER'S STRENGTH.

Referring to Mr.. Heygs:er's advertisement in
another column We are pleased to inform our
readers that from personal observation We are
convinced that genuine treat will be afforded
those who shall visit Loe iier's " ashInSton city
garden, on the sth OF June. Mr.. Heygster's
physieal strength, the development Of his mus
cles, his weight and stature generally, is per-
fectiy astounding. In bygone days he travelled
throughout Europe, exhibiting hs herculean.
power at most OF the continental courts and earn
ing unlimited applause and deserved aeknoWl-
edgment. The services Of mr. Rowe, WELL
known musician and master orehestrator, have
been secured for the occasion. The choice Of the
programme and its execution will, no doubt, do
credit to Q musician Of Mr. Rowe's standing.
National Republican., 1874-05-27
> BOARD oF-HB4LER
PETER MURRAY 90. AWARDED THE
CONTRACT FOR MAKING SEWER CON


PETER MURRAY & 90. AWARDED THE
CONTRACT FOR MAKING SEWER CON-
NEOTIONS. - --s- ~ I-frEa.- a..---r
The Board Of Health held regular meeting al
their rooms last eyeningi Dr.. o. q, COG N the
chair. ~
Professor Lsngston, from the COMMITTEES %
ing Of the contract for making. sewer conneetIous
and recommended that the contract be awarded
to Peter Murray b Oo., the lowest bidders.
The report was adopted, and the committee on
ordinance: authorised 70 prepare the proper form
DR.. Verdi made report from the sssitsry com
mittee, recommending ceFtsiu anaendments 70 the
proposed charter for general slauyhter-hous
asked oy certain parties IRON Congress- The re-
port was recommltted to the committee, with
directions to report 1t back on next Friday even
ing, and the applicants for the charter invited
to be present a. that time a.. -a# B.. .a e.
Thomas W.Chase made application for posi-
tion under the board. -
port o.: the operations OF his office for the week
ending May q: Nuisances reported, $40; referred
1S3; abated 30l; referred to the Board Of Puolie
Works, "A; sewer notices issued 81; official notices.
81 dead animals reported; o.; czses prosecuted In
the Police Court I; fues Imposed e4S; Complaints
Of citizens, S. Marine products. inspeetlons' rs
900 herring, 5000 shad, IN sturgeon, L, ,4fS
punches Of hsh, 900 oysters (6ush Is 900 crabs
40, 900 CLAIMS. Condemnations-I0Sb punches Of ish,
355 bushels oysters, 4 sturgeon, go crabs. Un-
veal, A. lbs mutton, 81 lbs pork, 90 lbs bacon, u
bbl. kale Bushels beans, 2 hogs face, IL bushels
peas 81 punches rhubarb, 100 punches radlshes S.
punches asparagus, ! bashel. spples. Animals
tmpounded, o; redeemed, S; sold, z. Amount re-
The health officer was authorized to expend SO
for improving the pound. The board then ad-
lourned
National Republican., 1874-05-27
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY.

NOMINATION oFTowNSHIP OFFICERS.
A meeting Of the Republicans Of Arlinxton
township was held on Monday night, Captain H.
Dwight Smith in the chair, Bepj Austin score
tary. The following ticket was then selected, to
be voted for tomorrow, (Thursday:) Supervisor,
=. Schult; assessor, Ira F. Munsonj collector,
Horstlo Ball, IT,; commissioner Of roads, George
II. Mortlmore; overseer Of the poor, Henson
Thompson; township clerk, r. 5. Laws; justices
Of the peace, Henry A. Whalion and Marshall
Custis; eonstables John, Burless and; Charles
Cook: township board, Benz. Austin, II. ID. Smith
and Thomas Slack. s. ...- 49, -..
National Republican., 1874-05-27

OWING to the unprecedented demand for
the detailed account of Miss Nellie Grant
wedding, which appeared In full in this
paper of Friday last and which we have
been unable to supply, we shall reprint it
In The WEEKLY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
ofto-morrow. Copies for mail can be had
In any quantity upon application at this
National Republican., 1874-05-27

SPEAKING of the railroad controversy in the
Vest, the New York Tribune, which seems to
be firm believer in the doctrine of total de.
prayity, says: "If the railroads are beaten In
the courts, they will put their money into pol
itics, and make Legislatures, commissions,
Governor and judges to suit themselves" ;"
Why not add newspapers A sleading in
dependent journsp would be a good invest
meut-at least Jay Gould thought SO when he
bought the Tribuns and its editor to further
his corrupt schemes, which were defeated in
the courts
National Republican., 1874-05-27

SOME of the St. Louis papers evidently re
gard General Sherman's removal of army head
quarters to that city as the entering wedge to
the transfer of the capital. They urge tha,
the engineer corps be also transported to the
same place. They must not be too sanguine OF
enthusiastic updn this point. Generals herman
will, we predict, be back in Washington before
q tWelyemonth
National Republican., 1874-05-27

IT IS SOMEWHAT difficult to reconcile the
views of leading Democratic editors in regard
to General Grant and the Republican party
One set maintain that the party is utterly
beaten and that General Grant Is the mos,
unpopular man in the country. The gentle
seer of the Louisville Courier-Journal, on the
other hand, solemnly declares that eff the
Presidential election were to come OF this year
nothing could keep him from third term"
National Republican., 1874-05-27
ION. D. r. HELLLSH.
oBSEQUIES OF THE DEPARTED REP
RESENTATIVE q.


RESENTATIVE.
Yesterday morning, by direction Of Speaker
Blaine, the chair and desk Of the late Represent
ative MellIsh were draped in mourning, and the
funeral exercises took place in the House at4 m.
The committee, consisting Of Messrs. Smoot and
Cook, Of New York; Clements, of Illinois; Har-
ris, Of Massachusetts, and Magee, Of PennsylYa-
MIA, consulted with Mr.. Whitiord, Mr.. OrdWsy's
assistant, and agreed upon the following pro
7gramme:
cat 7:so this afternoon the above COMMITTEES
will proceed, with the following pall-bearers,
Messrs. Lawson, Wilbur, HaskIns, MeDougsl,
General Crook and General Woodford, in car
riages, TO the late residence Of Mr.. Melllsh, on
street, where Rev. DIR. Rankin, pastor CT the lam
fly, will hold appropriate funeral services at
O'Clock, after which procession will be formed,
which, with the remains in charge, Will proceed
to the House Of Representatives,, where at
o'clock Rev. DIR. Butler, Chaplain Of the House,
assisted by DR.. Rankin, will conduct the services
which will consist OF reading Of selections ol
Scripture and the offering Of prayer, 10 be fol.
lowed by the burial service" -
The services as agreed upon were carried out,
and at their conclusion Mr.. Buxton took charge
Of the remains, and they were at once taken "a
the depot, whence by the Q p. m. train they were
conveyed TO Auburn, Mass, for interment.
National Republican., 1874-05-27

THE Republicans of Wake county, North
Carolina, are in trouble. They have made
regular nominations for the ensuing cleo
tioni but certain diEcontented persons have
bolted and nominated reform ticket. The
result will be, of course, Democratic sue
cess; after which, if the bolters receive
their just reward, the party will be reor-
ganized with the distinct idea in view of
placing them on an upper and very remote
ahalf
National Republican., 1874-05-27

A NEVADA paper gives great comfort and
consolation to Senators Stewart and Jones. In
an article on the permanency of silver mines It
mairkains that the history of mining shows that
silver mines are practically inexhaustible, and
that when five or six hundred millions of dol
lars shall have been taken out of some of the
mines in Nevada it will be time to talk about
exhaustion.
National Republican., 1874-05-27
TIE LIeHT GUARDS HOP.

The Washington Light Guards, Captain Me.
Cathran, gave their last hop, previous to going on
their tour to Richmond, at Washington hall last
evening and It was largely attended. The friends
OF the company, both ladies and gentlemen, turned
out in full force, and made one Of the pleasantsst
gatherings that ever assembled at Washington
hail. The officers and members were untiring In
their efforts to make their guests feel At home.
Among those present might be mentioned Col.
Fleming, Major Plant, Lieutenants Fry, Denni-
son and several more Of the military Of the Dis
trict. The Guards start on their trip to Rlch-
moud on Friday night, and will return early on
several Of the honorary and contributing members
and q number OF friends.
National Republican., 1874-05-27
REAL ESTATE SALES,

B. H. waInsr, real estate broker and auction
eer, sold yesterday, at auction, lot No. l, in
square 2o5, fronting 50 feet on Fourteenth street
west, with . depth Of 100 feet on T street north,
for William Stiekney and George H. Plant, trus-
tees ct so cents per square foot to H E. Hawkins.
Also for John AEE, James g. Edwards, and b.
II. Warner, asslgnses, three-story brick house,
No. 500 Four-and- a-half slreetwest, between Il
and streets south, to George Mssser, at q, ,3oo
and three-story brick, No. 52T Four -and-a-haf
street IN the same square, to Patrick CullInane,
At q. $50.
National Republican., 1874-05-27
LNFANTTCIDE.

THE BODIES OF TWO OCHILDREN FOUND
IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY.
On Monday, about Il o'clock, the bodies Of two
infant children wsre foundin yeast powder box
In the woods Of Mr.. SsWeI B. Corbett. N. s.
Wright, coroner, hold an Inquest on the bodies
and summoned Ansel Watrous, q. +. COrbett,
Manadier Taylor, W. A. Rowe, Stephen Collins,
W. Zimmerman, Thomas Pleasant, Charles
Travers, J. r. johnson, Henry Trsvers and VIM.
Cant. Benjamin Austin, foreman, who, after ex-
smning various persons, returned the following
verdict: ...... .-..
I'VE, the Jury, find that the children came to
their death by reason Of blows inflicted upon the
back and side OF their heads with some instru-
ment in the hands Of party or parties to the jury
unknown" =.
National Republican., 1874-05-27
ExTEyyTVE RIAL EsTATF SILF

We call the attention Of our readers to the ex-
tensivs sale Of building-lots and dwellings in
square No. 4e5, bounded BY and F streets
south, and, Four -and-a-halt and Sixth streets
west, this afternoon by B. II. Warner, real estate
broker and auctioneer. -
This. property offers superior opportunities for
Spectators, as we'll as TO parties wishing TO pur-
chase houses or buildlng-lo lots. Don't fa to be on
hand and bid lively, for You may never have an
other chance to select lots so well located. rg
National Republican., 1874-05-27

TIE Democrats of Kansas have resolved to
stick to their own organization. In recent
circular they declare: We are Of the opinion
that we are now approaching political crisis,
and If we are wise and place our party IN full
sympathy and harmony with the advanced
spirit and demands of the times, that we shall
reap victory as our reward"
National Republican., 1874-05-27

TIE intellectual department of the New
York Herald has been strengthened by few
recent arrivals. One Of them, in q long article
on the theory of our Government and the pres,
ent condition of parties, predicts that "there
is no rational probability that after this Con-
gress there will ever be another with q Repub-
lican majority" In the line of prophesy the
intellectual department always has been great
success,