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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-16

= WE HAVE RECEIVED letter from Rollin
H. Kirk, of Columbia, S. c., in which he
informs us that Ex-Governor Scott has been
selected as q candidate for Governor by
caucus of politicians from different parts
of the State, held in that city on the 18th
instant. This will not do. We are not
made aware by the letter of the character of
the politicians who composed this mystic
rious caucus; but we imagine that they
were mostly Kirk himself 1t is undoubt-
edly true that Governor Scott has been
charged with the commission Of many
Irregularities, to use mild phrase, ofwhich
he is innocent, and it is also true that in
every respect he is better man for Cover
nor of South Carolina than Frank Moses,
the present incumbent The statistics show
conclusiyely that the Legislature of the
State was responsible for the extravagant
waste of the funds of the public treas
ury which occurred during his terms
of Office es Governor; but it is better that
the Republican party should take up some
new man as their candidate; some man
whose reputation, no matter how unde-
served it may be, does not require constant
defence and explanation at highlands of his
friands
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-16
THE ISLANDERS AGAINST MIR
GARFIELD

The malignant ISLANDERS of the Satanic
press have become so frequent of late that
the public seems to have become nauseated
as with an overdose of venomous poison
The false tales regarding the connection of
public men with the affairs of the District
either directly or indirectly, furnish the
basis for many of these ISLANDERS, and as they
are telegraphed hence reach the constit-
uents and homes of Congressman and other
officials long before they are overtaken by
reliable denials or satisfactory explanations.
Take Representative Garfeld's case, for
instance. Several days before the testi-
mony connecting him as an attorney in the
DeGolyer pavement business, hints were
thrown out and shadowy insinuations
made intended to disgrace him in
the eyes of his friends, and destroy
his public and private character. Others
have suffered similar infliction, but his
deserved prominence as leader of the
dominant party has enabled the unprin-
cipled reprobates whose sole purpose in
life seems to be to defame somebody, to
attach extraordinary attention to their cal
umnies. When the testimony itself was
printed their work of detraction had been
partially accomplished, and although suf-
ficient time has elapsed in which they
could have made PREPARATION, they have
failed to do so with any spirit of justice.
The simple truth is that Gen. Garfield,
acting in behalf of a friend, appeared be-
fora rroy,or arthor;t;o in q prn,1ar r1apnar
as an attorney to plead the cause of legiti-
mate clients. There was nothing unwar-
rantable or illegal in the questions involved,
and if the pleading had been made by MIR.
Evarts, by Jere Black, or by any other
lawyer in the country of great or small
repute, the act would have passed unno-
ticed. On another occasion, when acting
with distinguished ability as an attorney in
the notorious case of ez parts Milligan,
Gen. Garfield did no more and no less than
in the service of the De Golyer Company.
In both cases his ability as lawyer caused
him to be selected to make pleadings,
and although in the latter the
interests of personal friendship may
have been involved, if he had not been
lawyer of ability it is evident that his ser
vices would not have been sought
Thus far, with an Independence which is
commendable, he has refrained from max
ing any personal explanation regarding the
matter He is probably satisfied that, for
the present at least, his silence win show
most effectually his utter contempt for the
Iittleness of the base insinuations against
HIM. In the meantime it is but an act Of
simple justice that the widest circulation
should be given to the facts herein stated:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-16
SFRTOUy CONFLICT OF AUTRORIT,

SERIOUS CONFLICT OF AUTHORITY.
dispatch from Baltimore says: There is
now going on at Annapolis a contest that
threatens to produce a breach in the Demo-
cratic party in this State. Adjutant General
McBlair during the administration of Governor
Whyte did not exert himself as actively as his
chief demanded to secure the election of the
latter to the United States Senate, and 1t was
accordingly arranged that he should be sacri-
feed in favor of q more jealous supporter,
General Frank Bond. A compact was formed
that Whyte, in case of his election to the Sen
ate, would use his influence to nominate the
present Governor, Groome, his successor, with
the understanding that Groome fshould remove
McBlair to make way for Bond as Adjutant
General. One of the earliest acts of the new
Governor, after his qualification on March 4,
last, was notification that the resignation of
the then Adjutant General would be accepted.
McBlair declined to comply, and Bond was
appointed, and directed to take possession nf
the Office, McBlair resisted this, and for ten
I days there were two occupants of the Adjutant
Generals office, both claiming authority and
refusing to recognize the pretensions or acts of
the other. The Governor and officers of the
State held official communication with Bond
alone, and few days ago he secured entire
possession of the Office property, locking the
doors during the absence of McBlair. The
latter, nothing daunted, has rented an apart
ment near the State House, from which he
still carries on the contest, and watches an op-
portunity to recover his old quarters by STRAIT
egy. McBlair contends that his appointment
was for the whole term Of Governor Whyte,
and is not Of such character to follow his
person or be vacated by hts treatment. The
difficulty is growing into dangerous proportions
Both contestants have many political friends
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-16
THE LABOR OF THE GIANTS.

For six long weeks have the giant memo
rislists been laboring TO pull down the credit
of this District with an ardor and disregard
of reputation and honor which character
lied the Jesuits of tho old Spanish Inquisi-
ton. Armed with Misrepresentation and
lies upon every hand, they have used her
culean efforts to verify their allegations of
fraud, malteasance and corruption against
the District government and the Board of
Publie Works /; but, as the readers of THE
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN can readily testify,
for they have been furnished with accurate
verbatim reports of the evidence as it was
ELECTED day after day. they have utterly
failed to substantiate single charge We
have already printed over four hundred COL
umns of testimony. The committee, the
counsel and the Governor, with numerous
other officials, have spent over forty days OF
valuable time, which has entsiled an ex-
-pense and loss aggregating many thousand
dollars. Meanwhile the public works have
been stopped, and all the labor engaged
upon them paralyzed, and payments Of
wages and for materials cannot be made.
The board certificates are hawked about the
streets or bought up by the memorialists OF
their friends at ruinous rates
These are facts which should be remem.
bered by the citizens Of the District who
are the sufferers. For such proceedings
there is no excuse. They are born of envy,
Jealousy and all unchsritableness. The al
Legations were made at random. They
were utterly baseless, as has been fully
shown. They did not even have the sup
port of the affidavit Of q single respectable
witness. They were credited to Madame
Rumor, that lying jade who is responsible
for so much of the stuff and nonsense which
finds its way from Washington to the eye
and ears of the confding public, through
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-16
An ARTIST OF GENIUS
PAINTINGS BY MR.. ]. H. WITT

HAINIINtS By NIX. j. II. WITT.
To the Editor of the National Republican:
SIR: The unusual Communication be slowed by
critics in artupon J. H. Wits portraits Of Charles
Sumner and General Eaton, now to be seen on the
Avenue, may cause few facts concerning that
artist to be read with interest. The first picture
painted by Mr. Witt that attracted public atten-
tion was called "Rebecca ut the Well" which
now adorns the new Odd Fellows hall ct Colum-
bus, Ohio. The figure OF Rebecca has o marvel
ousgraee and beauty, AMI the whole scene is q
wonderfully faithful reproduction of tho costumes
countenances and the aspect of nature in the East
His first portrait that received general commenda-
ton was that of. Miss Clara Louise Kellogg,
which so pleased that distinguished artist that
she sent Mr.. Witt letter saying that portrait
ever painted Of her N London or Paris satisfied
her friends and herself so we'll 1t now hangs In
her home on the Hudson. Subsequently this ar
lists portrait of. Governor Dennison, Of Ohio,
gave 50 much satisfaction that he was commits
stoned by the State to paint portraits Of twelve OF
the Governors Of Ohio for the historical collection
at the State capitol. His heads are conceded to
be the best In the collection.
The first landscape by this artist, brought to
Washington, was purchased by Judge SWayne,
some six years ago. 1t Is q scene on the Juniata,
and is full Of feeling, tenderness and pure senti-
ment. A "View on the Ohio" now ct BarloW's,
is probably the best landscape in the city. 1t Is
softest moods. The mist and smoke hang upon
the hills or float through the tremulous atmos-
phere which seems rising up as If warmed with
the glow of the suns last rays. The water is
equal to Kensett's best. The admirable marine
view representing a. RocksWsy Beach, (" to be seen
in Barlow's window, demonstrates the very re-
markable fact that Mr.. Witt excels in four de-
partmsnts of art, that is to say in figure pieces,
in portrait and landscape art, and In marine
views. This rare versatility Of genius s not dis
played by any other American artist now living.
While his peculiar skill in painting ladies por-
traits is illustrated by the portraits painted for
the families Of Gen. Sherman and Senator Thur
man the masculine Vigor, Of style developed In
the Sumner and Eaton portraits surprises this
artists most ardent friends. We shall only say
of these portraits that trathfulness Of likeness,
perfect pose faultless drawing, actual flesh tlnts
and skin texture, combine to illustrate the fall
scope and highest reach Of portrait art. Through
the expression the qualities and characteristics
are made known. Those who come after'us will
learn from this grand portrait what manner of
man Mr.. Sumner was 10
WASuINGroN, April 10. 1874.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-16
MISS CARRoLL's MEMORIAL.

A woMAN'S CLAIM FOR THE PLAN OF
OPENING THE MISSISSIPPI DURING:
THE REBELLION.
The New York Tribune says: This year, as for
several years past, Miss Anna Ella Carroll comes.
before Congress with her claim for compensation.
for services rendered during the civil war. For q
while this claim was laughed at on general priu--
ciples, because Miss Carroll was woman.
It is now by no means impossible that it may
yet be recognised by considerable parties In both
houses, and even that Miss Carroll may some day
obi ain the compensation she asks. Her claim il.
certainly an extraordinary one. She asserts and
assumes to prove that she originated and sug-
gssted to the Government the plan for opening
the Mississippi and breaking the rebel power in
the Southwest, which was finally adopted and
carried out.
She claims to have made out q detailed pIansof
the campaign in which our armies assembled the
Tennessee river to the decisive position which
they occupied on the Memphis and Charleston
railroad.
The Hon. Thomas A. Scott, Assistant Score
tary Of War; certies to the justice ofthe claim in
the most positive and unqualified terms His
statement is worth giving in his own words:
PHILADELPHIA, June - 1870.
On or about the S0th Of November, Jse1, mis5
Carroll, as stated In her memorial, called on me,
propTiety Of abandoning the eIpeditloa which
was then preparing to descend the MISSISSIPPI
river, and to adopt instead tho Tenneesee river,
pended TO her memorial, which plan submitted
to the Secretary OK War, and It's general ideas
were adopted. On my return from the Southwest,
In 1852, informed Miss Carroll, - she states In
her memorial, that through the adoption OF this
plan the country had been saved millions, and
that It entitled her to the kind consideration Of
Congress. THOMAS A. SCOTT.
Col Scott repeats this 1nroserved declaration
I'm two or three different forms. The Hon. B. r.
Wade is equally emphatic. He says that ProsI-
dent Lincoln and Mr. STATION both informed him
that the credit Of the Tennessee campaign was
Senator frsm Illinois gave the same evidence.
with equal distinctnsss. Chief Justice Evan, of
the Supreme Court Of Texas, goes further into
details, giving the case, Of the Eemorlalist oar
more fully and strongly thaA she presents Il ser-
self
The venerable Elisha whitslessy Joins In, ths
same representation. SaeA legal authorities Al
Reverdy johnson and Truman Smith say thas
the evidence IL complete in her favor. Rtnally,
the Military Qoumlttee Of the Sonata In the
Forty first Congress, AFTER maturelx weighing
the case reported through their ohairpAn, Sena-
tor Howard, or Michigan, that Ms Csrroll had
established her claim.
Tia case tina supported Is 90 Of the most 70.
markable ones which has ever como before thu
National Legislature. The decision 10 Of impor.
| favor the country WILL II course, give her an
| grudgingly the compensation she deserves, az
/ though others have already been munincently
paid In money and glory Cor the work she cla:ns
have done
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-16
THE HON. 4. O. RARMER AND THE
DISTRICT


A. N. Gibson, the correspondent of the
New York Sun. was brought up on q
round turn yesterday in the District investi-
CATION. During the last two years this man
and the journal he represents have pursued
the District government and every one
friendly to it with TRADE of SANDER
and defamation which is without
a parallel in the history of Journalism. The
Hon. A. G. Harmer, of Pennsylvania, has
been attacked in the grossest and the most
outrageous manner by that paper and Its
correspondent Among the charges made
against him were that he was interested in
contracts. member of paving company,
and sharer in It's profits. Gibson, when
placed upon the stand yesterday, declined
to give the name Of his Informant and fell
back upon his privilege" as journalist
The committee decided that the question
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-16
DISTRICT SCHOOL TEACHER

DISTRICT SCHOOL TEACHERS.
The Senate yesterday promptly passed
the House bill making provision for the
payment of tho salaries due the public
school teachers. A commendable spirit was
exhibited by Senators to waive all prefer
ence for particular phrases in the design to
render instantly available the amount ap-
propriated. Now let Congress go further,
and provide for an annual appropriation to
pay the Governments share for the support
of the District. At present forty per
cent. of the property of the District pays
all the tax incident to this support, while
the Government, owning fifty per cent,
and exempting five per cent. additional, has
heretofore paid little or nothing. If Con-
gress will provide for the payment by the
Government of an amount equal to that
paid by other property owners, we will
guarantee that there will be no delinquen-
cies in the school teachers salaries again.
Many hearts will be gladdened by this rec
ignition of the claims of justice, and the
act through which it is consummated will
stand monument to the men by whom it
was carried to success.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-16

asked him was proper one and should be
answered He again refused, threw out
q cowardly insinuation about public ru-
NOR" and begged for time to consult with
his real or imaginary informant We shall
see what Mr.. Gibson will say to-day.
In the course of the investigation this
man, who seems to be utterly insensible to
all feelings of honor or self.respect com.
mitted what looks very much like perjury.
On the list of December, 1873. letter ap-
peared in the Sun asserting that number
Of Congressman were interested in con-
tracts. When asked his authority for that
statement yesterday he swore that the cor
respondence was based upon Chittenden's
letter to DeGolyer, which he saw in the
possession of Jenkins When Jenkins was
placed upon the stand, he swore that Glib
son did not see the letter, and that he never
saw Gibson until January %, 1874, or two
months after the date of the publication of
the correspondence in the Sun. The plain
deduction is that Gibson, when he wrote
the letter, had no authority whatever; that
he simply manufactured the story out of
whole cloth, and lied when he swore he
had predicated it upon the Chittenden let
ter.
Mr.. Harmer's testimony was given with
a force and directness that impressed every
one who heard him. He declared in the
broadest way that he had no interest,
direct or indirect in any contract in this
city, and never made or expected to make
one single cent in any work which had
been done here. The contrast between
his action and that of his cowardly slanderer
struck every one who witnessed the scene
and spoke more eloquently than words
could speak. Mr.. Harmer's only offence
has been that he endeavored to make the
Capital worthy of its position. In doing so
he has brought upon him the vengeance of
correspondents like Gibson, and of SANDER
GUS papers like the Sun, but he has won
the commentator of the best citizens of
the whole country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-16

THE President has been called upon to
decide a serious question growing out Of the
exciting occurrences in Arkansas yesterday
Private adviceS received last night, in addi-
ton to the press dispatch printed in another
column, indicate that Mr.. Joseph Brooks,
who is said to be the usurping Governor.
will promptly acquiesce in the decision of
the President upon the appeal of Governor
Baxter. 1t is possible, however, in view of
the fact that the ousting of the latter from
the executive office was accomplished by
judicial process, the matter may yet be
settled by the courts
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-16

THE action Of the House yesterday, in
the matter of compensation OF certain of its
employees, illustrates the point some time
since made by Ms as to the necessity of hay-
ing a general revision of the salaries of
Congressional officials, to correct the irregu-
lariiies now existing. There is no good
reason why the salaries of clerks of Senate
committees should be double that of clerks
of corresponding committees of the House.
Why does not tile Committee on Civil Ser
vice Reform look into this matter while
oTcTilauling the Executive Departments?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-16

THE concert of MAESTRO Antonio Barili viii
take place at the Congregational Church OF
the 21st of this month. He will have the com
plimentary assistance of Mrs. Charles Moulton
so well known and admired here, together with
his brother, Ettore Barili, of Philadelphia
Miss Lizzie Mccartney and other distinguished
amateur talent.
This gentleman has been in this country
twenty seven years and has labored much fol
the cause of art. He contemplates going
abroad for his health, and to give his operas
one of which, "a Night in Seville" was given
some years ago in New York with great sue
cess. 1t is pronounced by musical critics 70 be
a composition of rare merit. A selection from
one of his operas will be sung on the occasion
of the concert.
1t is to be regretted Mr.. Barili cannot be re-
tanned here where .gsowing wealth and taste
make such a brilaR and thorough master q
necessity. 1t is ,Iroper to mention that this
gentleman is tha<ttE brother of Adelina and
Carlotta Patti, and had much to do in perfect
ing them for THAR brilliant career. The con.
cert which will take place on the 21st will en-
able his friepas to attest their appreciation Of
his merits, and we hope the opportunity will
not be lost
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-16

MEssRs. JOHN T. FORD and Harry Ford
will display their interest in the Distric,
this afternoon by giving the use of theiI
theatre and the services of its attaches tc
the cause of charity. The Messrs. Ford
have not only proven themselves good man
ayers but have also shown that they are
large hearted gentlemen. The public will
duly appreciate and reward such men as
the MnSSrS Ford
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SEVENTH PAGE

THE first performance of the series for
the benefit of the charitable institutions of
the District will be given at Ford's this
afternoon. Miss Lydia Thompson and her
entire troupe will give the performance
gratuitously.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-16

THE sale of seats for the series of perform,
ances in aid of the charitable institutions Of
the District is rapidly going forward. The
police and fremen are working like beavers
IL the movement, and are deserving of the
admiration of the public for their efforts in
so good cause. The Treasury and Int.
rior Departments are also supplied with
tickets, as well as the principal hotels. Let
those who have the proper feeling for their
suffering fellow creatures give the good
work their generous support.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-16
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MISS LYDIA THOMPSON will take tickets
ct the matinee this afternoon, and the young
ladies of the troupe will dispose of flowers,
programmes, &C., for the cause of charity.
The performance is novel and entertaining
and will doubtless draw large audience.
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The Largest Single Sheet News
paper In the World.

TIE RBPURLLCAE HAS LARGER cTRCU-
LATIoH THAH Any OTHER MORNING PAPER
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THURSDAY MORNING :.:::.:::::A APRIL 1O, 1874.
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SECOND PAoE-District Investigation.
THIRD PAGE-The Oldest Man; Forgetfulness Of
Words; Auction Sales, Wood
and Coal, Pianos, Proposals,
Medical Hotels and Restau-
rants, Business Directory, &c.
sixth PAGE-Colored Men In Congress; Healthy
School Girls; Debate In the
School Board on Text Books;
BusIey's Iron Wedding: Dry
Goods Wines and Liquors, Gro
ceries, Merchant Tailors. Legal
Notices, Financial, Insurance,
&c.
SEVENTH PAeR-A Genuine Turkish Bath; Sum-
ner's Speech; Bear Hunt with
Alexander IL; Extraction OF
Indigo; Rare Predicament;
Wines and Liquors, Groceries,
Steamship Lines, Railroad
Time Tables, Job Printing, sc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-16

AN international agricultural exhibition on .
grand scale will be held at Bremen under the
patronage of the Crown Prince of Germany,
from the 18th to the 2ist of June next, and His
Imperial Highness will visit Bremen on that oc-
casion. The new German ambassador at Paris,
Prince Hohenlohe- hillingfurst, is president Of
the committee for the management of this ex-
hibition.