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their receipts from the carrying trade. they
still continue to control the best talent both
in their practical and legal management.
The result Is that the money and energy Of
the country Is absorbed by them to the
detriment of more substantial interests. In
short. as we have repeatedly explained, the
railroads, instead ofbeing the servants ofthe
people, from whom they obtain their fran
chises, have become their masters. Until this
condition Of affairs is radically changed,
until it is actually and unequivocally re-
versed, any idea that the sggrieved parties
will be satisfied is simply absurd. Let the
laws be amended so that every resource
from which the railroads derive their doml-
neering power shall be permanently and
efectually crippled. We repeat that the
merchants, the householders, and the citi-
zens of this District, like those of every
section of the country, are directly inter
ested in this question. 1t involves the
prosperity of the masses in so far as it may
call into issue the price of food or the neces-
sites and the luxuries of life. With cheap
transportation between the points Of pro-
duction and consumption, both the pro-
ducers and the consumers will be enabled
to live at more reasonable rates and to
enjoy, as they deserve to enjoy, the sur
plus profits which now go to fill the Golfers
of the railroad companies. ... ... -.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-15
THE WAR AGAINST THE RAIL
ROADS

A combination of Western railroad inter
estS has lately been formed in New York to
test the validity of the Maximum Tariff
Law" which goes into effect in New
York on the 26th instant. AS nearly all of
the railroads of Wisconsin, including those
which are tributary to the business interests
of Chicago and other commercial points of
the producing sections of the country, are
owned in New York, and as their stock
values are regulated by the New York stock
market it is natural that this movement,
like all those of aggregated capital against
the people, should derive its inspiration
from Wall street. The companies directly
interested claim that the law, vigorously
enforced, as the authorities of the State de-
clare it shall be, will result in their ruin.
They claim that the rates of tariff for lum-
Der, for instance, as now regulated, are as
profit on the Co.'S of the transient carrying
trade, while the through traffic of the lum-
Der and grain trades are proportionatciy
cheaper. .-
1t is the old cry over again of the monop-
olists, who are able to pay to their servants
salaries larger than that paid to the Presi-
dent Of the United States who are able to
pay thousands upon thousands of dollars
for the trial of suits at law; who are able
to pay equal sums for purposes of corrup-
ton. and who yet pretend to be on the point
Of starvation. Strangely inconsistent as it
may seem, and impudently insulting to the
intelligence of the people as it is, they as
sert their poverty in one breath and refer
with boastful pride to their. constantly in
creasing dividends in the next. It was to
be expected that they would do exactly as
they now threaten to do. When the courts
comply with their petitions for injunctions,
and repeated stays of proceedings are ef-
fected, the public will begin to learn that
the war of the people against the railroads
is only and very family began. But now
that the politicians are aroused, and that
the farmers, the manufacturers and the
voters of all the producing and consuming
classes have demanded that it shall be car
ried on to the bitter end, we may hope that
the leaders, whose dutyit is to respond to
that demand, will not falter.
Bot the new laws on this subject so far
as we are informed, are not complete. 1t
is true that they are calculated in time to
reduce freight tariffs, and that the people
viii thereby experience some relief But
the fact remains that the power of the rail
roads. as an attraction for the investment Of
capital. has not been destroyed, and that
Notwithstanding the expected reduction of
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-15
POLYGAMY IN UTAH.

81 know that you come to hear me from
curiosity. 1 do not know why there should
''be anything curious in my being the nine
''teenth wife of Brigham Young. Polygamy
els sanctioned by you in the national coun-
''cils. While George @. Cannon, of Utah,
"a polygamist with four wives. sits there, the
''peer ofdelegates from the other Territories,
Congress is responsible for the system
(which makes plurality of wives possible
Gin the Mormon country"
Such were the ringing words with which
Mrs. Young opened her address to an audi
ence last evening composed largely of MEM
bers of Congress and their families. They
had an electrical effect. They were earn
estly uttered, and they were unhappily true.
The Republican party in Congress is respon-
sible for the existence Of polygamy in Utah
to-day, and this apostate, with her silver
tongued eloquence is living, present wit
ness of its frightful decentralization and op-
preston of the softer sex. The presence of
Apostle Cannon as Territorial Delegate
in Congress is another evidence of the
DOlLlCtl pOHCI Vi tuC luobibubAOA 90 "iSAeSN
by the church of the Latter Day Saints. !"
He was chosen chiefly by the votes
of the numerous wives of Mormons, cast
under the dictation of the heads Of the
Church. This is the whole case in nut
shell. He was not the choice of the people,
but the choice of Brigham Young. the i'm
perious dictator of law and gross immortality
to the deluded and awe-stricken Mormon
people. OF the truth of this assertion those
who listened to Mrs. Young last night will
no longer doubt.
The next question is, how long will Con
gress quietly rest under this responsibility
without making an effort to clear its skirtsS
How long will it suffer its statutes pro-
hibiting such state of affairs to be nullifed
by the Vaccinations of this pretended
church, Shall the laws of q great and
powerful Christian nation be set at defiance
with immunity by a handful of blasphemous
polygamists and no effort be made for their
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THE first grand charity entertainment of
the regular series will be given at Ford's
this afternoon. Miss Lydia Thompson and
her entire troupe have generously given
their services. The lady will herself dis
pose Of tickets, and the other members of
her talented troupe will sell flowers, pro-
grammes, &c. The entertainment is GER
tainly a novel one and will doubtless call
out an immense audience. The tickets
already sold by the firemen. the police and
at the Departments will be good for this
performance One of the finest bills of the
week will be presented. and the troupe,
after managing affairs in the front of the
house, will retire to the stage and give the
performance. The charitably disposed will
on this occasion be provided with tempt
ing opportunity to do good.
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DIED..

DIED.
oHAMMERsLEY..Ont the 18th instant, Of sstihca,
CATaARINE, beloved wife Of Edward HsmmersIey,
Al r me naLty-sixth year OF her age.
ytsd % attend he fanera .. y ssas1 ste
so1tb clock from the residence, q SEVENTH street
FRANZ L uoa ..,,; s, San please copy,
OF me lnngs, AUSTIN A. FRASE AIRED threc nonfhs
1 ny, 5wenty-ens days, oaly son IS Q. and L. K.
Friends Of the family are respeetfnliy invited 10
Delaware avenne, between AND 1 streefs tiris
afternoon, at 5o'clock. -~
instant AN on Friday the ic.h
SUI, In the seventy-eighth year OF her age .
SCANLAH.-On the morning OF the 18th IN slant
OF paralysis. DANIEL, aged two years and four
Seaman, No. . Mas achuseifs avenue. Ai'Ne
FLETCHER.-0n the 18th instant, ARruuR w
FLETCHER, In the sixtleth year OF his age. =
The friends Of the family invited to attend his
from his late residence 1900 street. north vest
DRAKE.-At $40 a. m. Sunday, April g. 1874 OF
consumption. FRANK DRAKE, son Off. l. and j q
d. Drake. al 81 Price place, in the twenty fourth
year Of hlsage.
illness, which she bore With Christian fort,sn1e'
MARY JANE, beloved wife Of u. G. Copeland and
daughter Of VIM. II. Campbell, Jed twenty seven
Relatives aud friends OF the fam - are respect.
fully invited to attend the funeral from her
residence, No. "a Second street southeast Wr.Ees-
dap, April l6.At O'Clock, pm. fstsil
HELEN FLORENCE. aged three wears ard FIVE
months, beloved daughter Of DR.. Eparalm q. and
Relatives and friends or the family are respectfu,,,
invited % attend the funeral from her parents
Hence, No. $50 New Jersey avenue northwest, on
Wednesday next at O'Clock, p. m.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-15

States anti republican iR form and opposed
to the principles upon which our American
government was founded. Mr.. Freling-
huysen quoted from the constitution Of
Louisiana provision which sufficiently
projects the rights of the people Of that
State, which affords 9 remedy through the
local courts against fraud and usurpation.
After disposing CT the guarantee clause and
showing that Congress was not invested
with such power as Mr.. Carpenters bill
presupposes, and that the exercise of the
power would lead to constant appeals to
Congress by parties defeated in State cleo
tons. and would be a precedent
fatal to our system of government,
Mr.. Frelinghuysen entered upon an ansly-
sis of the registration of voters in Louisiana
prior to the election of 1872 and of the votes
cast on that occasion, showing conclusively
that MIR. Kellogg and his associates had an
actual majority of at least 200 votes. He
argued that if 1t were true, as alleged, that
McEnery was elected Governor by a major
ity Of about 10, 900 votes. then he ought to
be installed in Office, and Mr.. Carpenters
new election scheme should be abandoned.
The general opinion of Mr.. Frelinghuy-
sens hearers seemed to be that he made q
most convincing argument and that the
friends Of Mr.. Carpenters bill will find it
difficult to show that his positions were erro-
neous. Some of the oldest Senators, who
gave close attention to the speech, were
heard to say that it was one of the ablest
efforts they had ever heard made. Some of
the friends of the new election project con-
cede that if Mr.. Frelinghuysen's premises
are correct his conclusions are irresistible.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-15
MIR. FRELIYGHUYSEN on LOUI
STAWd


In accordance with the notice given by
Mr.. Carpenter on Monday, that he would
call up his bill providing for new election
for State officers in Louisiana, and to set
aside that which was held in November,
1872. Senator Frelingtuysen had the floor
and made strong argument against the
bill. Mr.. Carpenters proposed measure
being founded on that clause of the Federal
Constitution which declares that the United
States shall guarantee to every State in the
Union q republican form Of government,
tine Senator from New Jersey first addressed
himself to an exposition of the meaning of
this clause, which Mr.. Carpenter and Others
contend guarantees not only State govern
nents in form republican, but authorizes
the United States TO see that these govern
ments are also in substance and in reality
republican. From this guarantee clause the
Senator from Wisconsin deduces the power
in Congress to inquire into the legality of
an election for officers of State govern
ment and If it be found that frauds have
been committed and the offices have been
taken and are held by persons claiming
them by virtue Of an election vitiated in
this manner, the power to declare them
usurpers and TO order new election.
The Senator from New Jersey holds that
Congress has no such power; that the guar
a1iee clause of the Constitution does not
authorize an interference with the States
further than to secure the people thereof q
government not monarchical or despotic
in character-that is, one-man power
but government of the people, by the
people and for the people He read from
the writings of President Madison onota-
tons which proved that such was the mean
ing and intention of those who framed the
Constitution. The debates in the conyen.
ton which framed this instrument show
that The question was discussed there. and
nothing more was intended than to prevent
the establishment Of governments in the
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MoSpAY morning last we printed a 7

MONDAY morning last we printed para
graph in regard to Mr.. David R. Mckee, Of
the Associated Press, which was based upon
information supposed to be entirely correct.
After full investigation of the whole affair
we are satisfied that Mr.. Mckee did not
write the dispatch in question. and should
not be held in any way responsible for it.
Mr.. Mckee has always borne high char
acter for fairness and honesty in the excr-
else of his professional duties in this city.
and we are glad to know that the opinion
we have heretofore entertained of him has
heen in averv yvav deserved
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-15
MASSACHUSETTS, SENATORsHLP

The balloting in the Massachusetts, Legs
lature yesterday for United States Senator
indicates that the members are getting
tired of the game of see-saw that has been
in practice for the past few weeks, and for
the first time since the balloting commenced
a disposition was manifested to secure an
election. Six ballots were had, which will
be studied with interest by those interested
in this contest. On the first ballot the
leading Republican candidates, Messrs.
Dawes and Hoar, polled respectively 81 and
81 votes. In the subsequent ballots the
vote of these gentlemen steadily declined,
the poll standing on the last ballot Dawes
SO, Hoar 81. On this ballot, however, but
240 votes were cast against 266 on the first
two, 260 on the third, 265 on the fourth, and
25S on the fifth. Curtis, the Democratic
candidate, received 70 votes on the first and
SO on the sixth ballot showing that of the
twenty six absentees eight only were Demo
Gratis. The other eighteen divided equally
between Dawes and Hoar would not make
the vote on the last ballot for these gen.
tlemen equal to that cast for them on
the first which shows q net loss.
OF the other candidates voted for, Adams
received Is on the first ballot and steadily
increased to the fifth, when he received %,
and dropped to 81 on the last Washburn
received 3 on the first and ran up to 20 on
the last; while Banks started with 6 on the
FIRST ran to Is on the fifth, and dropped to
8 on the last. Considering the discrepancy
between the totals of the first and last bal:
lots, Adams and Washburn showed in
creased strength, but whether this is gen.
uine strength or the result of a stratagem
will be developed to-day. Hoar's chances
for the succession seem to be slipping rap
idly away. 1t will be noticed that while
Dawes on the last ballot is 18 below the
first ballot cast yesterday, Hoar shows loss
of 81, or thirty three per cent more than
Dawes 1t looks, from the result of yes
terday, as if the contest is to narrow down
between Dawes and Adams, the
discontinued Republicans uniting on
the last named gentleman. This will cause
the Democrats-to whom Mr.. Adams is most
objectionable-to cast their vote for MIR.
Dawes, which may secure his election. In
any event it seems certain, if yesterdays
voting has any significance, that Mr.. Hoar
is no longer in the contest and if the va
cancy is filed either by the election of
Democrat or hermaphrodite Republican,
the partisans of that gentleman in and out
of the Legislature will be properly respon-
sible. 1t is probable that to-day will deter
mine the question.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-15

THE charity movement is being enthu
siastically advanced by the public. A
number of projects for entertainments are
being worked out. In the meantime lei
the public patronize the charity perfor
nance at Ford's this afternoon and show
their appreciation of the efforts of the
Thompson troupe to assist our needy insti,
futinpo
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MISS KELLOGG
DEATH OF FRANK DRAKE AT CHI
-H. rAHn r-

The notice Of the death Of Mr.. Frank Drake
which appears in TIE REPUBLICAN, this morning
is copied from the Chicago Daily Tribune, and
Will be read with grief by the many intimate
friends Of the deceased in this city, to whom he
was endeared by long association, as well as By
marked purity Of life.
Though but twenty -four years OF age Mr. Drake
had begun to NIL large sphere Of usefulness In
this community, especiallyin the cause Of TEN.
perance, with which he was prominently identi
ned in connection with the Independent Order oil
Good Templars. In the social meetings Of MIN.
nehahs Lodge his presence had become an &C.
knowledged charm.
About year since his precsrious health gave
evidences Of decay and he was forced to leave
this city to seek its renewal In other lstitudes.
While stopping ct Chicago, within the tender
care OF his parents homo, preparing for journey
to FLORIDA, the .insidious destoyer consumption
made renewed attack to which his noble nature
yielded after conflict Of three weeks. et
1t is sad to die thus young with 90 gilded 0
future stretching In Inviting beauty before one,
but 1t is joyous to leave behind SO worthy record
and 50 extensive circle Of appreclattve friends.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
FORD,S OPERA HOUSE

FORD'S OPEbA hOUSE-
Another large and brilliant audience was pres
emit last evening to enjoy the performance Of Miss
Thompson and her talented troupe. Robin
Hood" was the bill presented, with the beautiful
and graceful Lydia In the title role. The lady
sang and acted with q sweetness and yiYacity
that quite charmed her audience and earned for
herself the rapturous applause showered upon
her. Miss Thompson sang the kiss Song" ex-
quisitely, and received an enthusiastic encore.
There Is no inistaking the fact that Miss Thomp-
son is prime fayorite at the capital and that
boards Of its theatres.
Mr.. Willie Edouin, the beautiful Miss Camilla
Dubois, the sweet-voiced Miss Ada Beaumont,
and the 1.-THE and graceful Miss Athorton gave
Miss Thompson efhcisnt support and materially
assisted to render the entertainment pleasing.
This evening "Mephisto" Is to be presented
with the entire troupe in the cast.
THE NATIONAL.
"Humpty Dumpty" delighted another large
audience at the National last evening. His wry
grimaces, his funny antics, and his wonderful
tricks quite threw the little people into ecstaces
and caused the theatre to resound with screams
Of laughter. Tony Denier is earning fresh laurels
s MS e M DsnoS
sisted by large and talented troupe, among
them being 2 number Of speciality artists of I'M;
continue on the boards Of the National all
the week, and will afford the public rare amuse-
ment. Take the children and see Humpty BY all
means.
MISS KELLOGG
and troupe will commence Q week Of opera on
Monday next, opening in the eyer-welcome "Bo-
hemian Girl" On Tuesday Will be present ted
"Crown Diamonds" on Wednesday an entirely
new version of Fra Diavolo," on Thursday IL
Trovatore," on Friday IN arltana," on Saturday at
the matinee the Marriage Of Figaro" and in the
evening q grand meidnse riade up from several
operas. The performance on Wednesday Will be
given for the benefit Of Mr.. q. d. Hess the popu-
lar manager OF the troupe.
THE vOKES FAMILY.
These excrutiatingly funny people Will COM
mence o brief engagement at Ford's next week,
and those who love to laugh may prepare for q
jolly good time. The Vokes have been prodigt-
ously successful during their tour. They played
an enormous engagement In Boston, one Of the
largest ever filled In that city. The Misses Vokes
are among the most beautiful and talented ladies
on the stage, and "the boys" have no superior in
their line In the business The Vokes will be very
welcome, and the capacity Of Fords will be fully
tested during their engagement.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-15

THE public is reminded that Miss Lydia
Thompson will hold levee at Ford S from
Q until 4 o'clock this afternoon, to which
all are invited
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sl3l,6Os,96o

The additional amount which the provi
SONS of the Senate bill would have required
over that actu ally on hand at that date
would have been only s9S, 939. 4O3. as they
reported some sixteen millions more on hand
than the law required
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LIMITED STATES RArENF oEEToE,

~ WASHINGTON, d. c.. April II, is7l.
On the petition. OF FREDERIcK Z. SIcKtRs, of
s,wsrthmore, Pennsyivan g. PRAYING for the exten;
July 1890, fer an improvement In Mode Of Steering
Vessels: t "
II Is ordered that the testimony in the case be
closed on the 18th day Of June next; that the
time for filing arguments and the Examiners re-
port be umitedto the 18th day ofJnne next, and
that said petition be heard on the LIST day Of July
Any person may oppose this extension.
api5-R3W NJ u. LEGGETT, Conmissioner
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CARRIAGEsi CARRIAGES

1 have now on hand The largest stock OF Carriages
ever offered in Msshington, embrlcing Family
top Busgies in great VARIETY, together With large
assortment OF Top and N0-top Phaeions, with or
tons.
Repairing promptly attended 70.
kOBERT II. GRAHAM.
New Repository and Factory, 4lo-Hs Eighth
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We are in receipt OF q choice selection Of for
elgn and domestic periodicals from the cnterpris-
stantly on hand o large assortment of imported
stationery, latest novels, works or science, and
above all, the genial and gentlemanly Fred. Fill
for the cus.omers
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PEAL ESTATE LoANs.-MoNEY TO
~ loan at ten per cent. on real estate, centrally
Maryland for sale, or will be exchanged for city
property. ]. A. OSBORN, cisIin Agent.
apl5-4t' street, ona door from Seventh.
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DEAL EsrArE LOANS

PEAL ESTATE LOANS.
s51, s,oc $500 and $3.50 to loan for one rear,
and %, 100 for three years. > =
GEO. TRUKsDELL,.
~ $50 Real Estate Broker
Nav ant nj RAT
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kISS AT a MEETING HELD ON
BY April 6, 1874, the following preamble and
resolution was adopted:
Whereas In consequence OF the uncertain manner
Of doing business, the numerous losses sustained in
the past, and In order to guard and prevent far
as practical against the for the future It has
become necessary for the Master stonecutters TO
adopt some measure to project the interest Of the
trade, and to insure more prompt and safe settle
ment OF accounts than has been practiced hereto
fore,
Resolved, That we, the undersigned Master
Stonecutters OF the city OF Washington, hereby SOL
cmny agree and will strictly adhere to the follow
ing principle Of business, viz: That will for the
future refuse to furnish any material or Isbor to
any person who neglects or refuses payments or
settlements OF accounts when Justly due.
JACOB WHENEVER,
NJ. A. MCGOWAN,
wM. BRADLEY,
SAMUEL EMERY
WM. J. & CHAS. A. ACKER,
JOHN SINCLAIR
d. MCMINAMAN
... X. ROTHWELL.,
BURNS h BENNER.
There VIII be 8 meeting on MONDAY, 18th day of
hnril. of the Master Stonecutters cUIncr OF Third
sir ct aud Pennsylvania avenue.
apl4-I TStar3tl
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sleo.sas.3sa

The difference which the provisions of
the Senate bill would have required, in ad-
ditiQn to the above, is, it will be seen, s44,-
7S4 FOG. The legsl-tsnder reserve actually
held at that date WAS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-15

PURCHASE reserved seats from Miss Lydia
Thompson in person at Ford's this after
noon
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-15

TIE REP PUBLICAN BIAS LARGER CTRCU.
ALTON THAN ANY OTHER MORNING PAPEE
IN THE DISTRICT OF COL UkBIA.