National Republican., 1875-12-07

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difference between Tweedlein and Twedlsout.
1t is now quite generally belieTd that
Whitelaw Reid will relieve the Engagement
of the New York Tribune of hipself on the
first of January.
Expressions used in and abop Congress yes
terday were the counterparts of those used in
1s6O-a little subdued, petaps, in tone, but
just as pointed in meaning
1t is generally believes that the chairman
ship of the Ways and Ieans Committee will
be given to either Mr.. Randall or Mr.. Cox. 1t
will, however, take NO weeks at least to de-
eide the matter.
Confederate offers who claim to have done
"more than any Jther officers during the civil
war; are bringing the facts to the notice of
the BouJooD Congress, from whose hands
they arr seeking Office.
'Iam really sorry, John, to see you in this
plicnt, said Johns friend last night as he dis
covered him supporting brick wall on the
avenue. "Congreszorganized, amt it?' said
John, opening one optic. "Well, zen, what
zuse going round like double-headed fune-
raj for: know when what is what"
''Boss" Tweed's escape annoys his late
keepers and the rest of the New York thieves
and plunderers, who fear, now that the Boss
is gone, public attention may be given to
watching their little games. A new scape-
goat will soon be wanted.
There is man in the city who is an appli-
cant for pageship in the House. He is six
feet in height and weighs about two hundred
pounds. If he is successful in securing the
position the first page who attempts to trick
him will be doubled up and swallowed or
slowed away in his vest pocket for future
reference.
The political dodger of the Centennial year
who has Presidential aspirationsis is as far away
from the White House as Heaven is from the
camping ground Of his Satanic majesty. In
connection with this fact it might be stated
that Senator Booth, as far as can be ascer-
tanned, has no politics worth mentioning.
This is Characteristic of a dodger.
Upon the first test-question presented yes
terday liz the Democratic House the would-be
leaders Wood, Cox and Lamar were beaten
by Blaine, Wheeler (Republicans) and Hol-
man (Democrat.) The latter has won the
Democratic leadership fairly. He carried the
majority with him because he essayed to do it
only by fair means. Let Mr.. Kerr remember
this in making up his committees. Honesty
and good sense are better than vile strategy.
A"I am here for a purpose, SIR" said a
brawny looking fellow, whose features were
characteristic Of the Southern planter, "and
propose to accomplish it." He vas leaning
against portico pillar Of one of our hotels,
and about him were congregated group who
seemed eagerly listening to the words of the
speaker. Republics may be ungrateful, but
the Democratic party will not be for the fear
or love 1t has for the element which we repre-
sent. Before the war fought its battles side
by side with the immortal Breckinridge and
Bragg; during the strife for our independence
upheld its principles; at the glorious victory
of Charlottesville lost this right arm in de-
fense of the Southern Democracy, and now
that they, by the grace of fayoring fate, and
through the triumph of right over wrong, can
see their star of destiny in the ascendency,
demand of them just recognition of my
claims. want to be clerk to committee,
and if fidelity to duty deserves such reward,
it is my just deserts" There is altogether
too much lack of gratitude in this country,
and We hope that owing to the services of this
brilliant Confederate officer, the Bourbon
House will not be insensible to the honest
claims 1t has upon it.
ttDo Won knou who nm q, sa;d h. .. a
Metropolitan officer lifted him along by the
coat-collar. He was keen-eyed man, and the
burrows Of care had been chiselsd deep In his
brow, and although he was mussed and con-
fused in his personal attire, still there was an
air of something about his general appearance
which bespoke better times in days gone by,
''Do you know who am I" he repeated, as the
officer gave him an extra jerk, to counter
balance his effort to halt. "You may be gen.