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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-04
THE TEXAS PACIFIC RAILROAD
ROETE
from the Alta Californian

From the Alta Californian
The application Of the Texas and PacIhc Rail-
road Company to Congress- for the indorss ment
of its bonds, will probably noe be suoeessful-at
this session at least but California cannot cease
to feel an interest In the project, on which the
development Of an extensive part Of our country
must depend. The future Of Arizona and New
Mexico will be dark until the work on this road
shall be driven ahead energetioally. We have
before US map Of the route with tables OF eleva-
lions and distances. Commencing st San Diego,
the line is nearly level for fty miles; then rises
for ITO miles to an elevation Of 2o feet In the San
GorgoniO Pass; descends foreO miles TO the level
Of the sea; for so miles runs below that level In
the Colorado Desert, at one place being 40 feet
lower than the surfsee Of the Ocean. It crosses o
ridge 4S7 feet high. west ofthe Colorado; descends
to 1S2 feet at Fort Yuma; rises so feet In ascend
ing the valley Of the ella Us miles; crosses st,
Valentines Pass at an elevation Of 1917 feet; de-
sends 400 feet. and rises again with some slight
variations Of grade TO an elevation OF 4452 feet,
$50 miles from San Diego, and 1t q point about
rs miles noTtheastWard from Tucson. For the
next 400 miles, as we go eastward, the height
above the sea Is no where less than $500 feet and
at Guadalupe Pass, between the HE Grande
and the Pecos, IL reached 5oo2 feet, the highest
point on the route. The crossing Of the PecJs Is
made at an elevation Of I'll feet; tho Sandy Hill
ridge east of Is 1871 feet above the sea- and the
descent Is gradual, with q few unimportant varia-
tons In grade, to Shreveport The total distance
to that place from San Diego Is 1885 miles, Of
which nearly half is 1000 feet or more above the
level Of the sea.
The total number OF ascents to be made 10 60
ing either way is about Ii, 900 Extraordinarily
less than on the Union or Northern Pacific routes;
and the distance from the port OF Corpus Christi,
Texas, to San Diego is only lass miles; but from
New York to San Francisco the distance by the
Texas and Pacific route IS 3451 miles or 40 miles
more than by the Union and Central Pacific. The
disadvantage in the matter Of grades on the middle
route is more than counterbalanced by those Of
the hot climate and the barren aud dusty chRrac-
ter Of the country on the Southern line, and there
Is probability that the bulk OF through passen-
ger and freight business between the two oceans
would leave the present route II the new one were
in running order; although there would be some
The competition could, however, do no harm to
the State In apy case.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-04
TIE -lRKAMsAS QUESTION.

The unfair manner in which the Demo-
cratic and so-called Independent press Of
the country deal with the Arkansas case
evidences the strait into which our political
opponents are driven. The organ of the
late Jim Fisk's partner, the New York
Tribune, has received, 60 it says, copy of
the argument made by Judge Mcclure be-
fore the Poland committee, andin speaking
of the same says:
He makes several points against the exist
ing government of the State which claims him
for its own, arguing, first, that The constitu-
tional convention was unconstitutional; sec
ondly, that the Legislature which authorized it
was not genuine Legislature; thirdly, that
the special election which ratified the constitu-
ton was not lawfully conducted. The first of
these points has been completely answered in
Mr.. O'Conor's recent contribution to the Tri-
OHne on the subject of the amendments to the
constitution of New York. TIE others depend
upon certain statements of fact and interpre-
tations Of law which we must Re excused from
accepting upon Mr.. McClure's authority"
We, too, have been furnished with
copy Of Judge McClure's argument, and
without committing ourselves to all of his
positions, we are compelled to say that
neither the attorneys Of the Garland gov
eminent nor the Democratic press of the
country have been able torefute Them. In
the argument Judge Mcclure takes the
position that where constitution points
out the mode and manner to be pursued for
its own amendment no other can be
pursued, and in support of this position he
cites the opinion of the Supreme Court of
Massachusetts and that of Wisconsin, to.
gether with the opinions of many able men
Of the country. But he does not rest his
case on this point by any means. He SIM
ply states his opinion, and fortifes it with
the opinion of others who are the peers of
Charles O'Conor or any other member of
the legal profession.
Passing from the question, Judge Nc
Clure takes the position that the body of
men pretending to be the Legislature of
Arkansas were not what they pretended to
be, and if they were. were not legally con-
vened. In support of this theory he in
sists, first, that the forty -four vacancies that
Baxter attempted to fill by election did not
exist. Second, that if they did exist no
legal election was held to fill the vacan-
cies, and third, that ifthe vacancies did ex-
list and the election was Legal, Baxter,
a judgment of custer having been entered
against him at and before the time he issued
his proclamation converting the general as
sembly in extraordinary session, was not
the Governor of the State, and that for this
reason, even if the Legislature had the
power to call a constitutional convention,
its action was an absolute nudity.
But he goes beyond this, and contends
that, admitting the validity of the Legisla-
ture, the election Of the new members,
the power of Baxter tS convene the same,
and that the Legislature could call a
constitutional convention, the law
submitting the question Of calling the con-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-04

THE MAYOR of Petersburg, Va, has
directed that Charles Rogers, white man,
who has no visible means of support, shall
he sold or hired to the highest bidder for a
period of sixty days. The money paid for
his services will be devoted to his own ben
eft, provided he works his time out but if
he runs Always he will get nothing. The
Indsz and appeal Of that city understands
that private bid of $3.50 per month has
been made for him. Here is civilization
and progress for you with a vengeance.
In other sections Of the country Migrants
are put at work on the public streets or
elsewhere under the supervision Of the au-
thorities but in Petersburg they are sold
TO the highest bidder at public auction. 1t
is 8 precedent, of which we expect soon to
hear again but in all probability Rogers
will be the last white victim. Precedents
are good things to have on hand, you
lnOwN
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sTOP THLEF! STOP THIEFy

The New York Herald has been for
some lays playing at a little game of rails
ing a false cry Of "stop thief" while it
poiuted to the President of the United
States as the criminal in order to prevent
public suspicion from fastening upon itself
as the guiltyparty. Because Baron Reuter-
cabled a gArbled synopsis of the Presidents
late message on Spanish and Cuban affairs
TO Europe, the Herald would have the
country believe that the President is him
self responsible for that false cable tele-
-yrsm. How unjust this intimation is we
al know. but in order to make plain the
iafamy Of this charge in the present in
stance and to expose the aninaus which
inspires il, let US quote from an editorial in
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A CORRESPONDENT of the Louisville
CoHrisr-JoUrnaE says that at the late Man
haitian Club dinner in New York, 'there
"was very little caucusing among the
"prominent Democrats assembled" and
that "the size of the banquet stood in the
way Of any attempt to fix up slate. /"
He complains, however, that the affair was
not "the result of disinterested and spon-
taneous hospitality" and adds that 'the
Democratic leaders of Tammany and the
Manhattan Club think they are born, by
"the grace of God. to managethe Democratic
"party of the country, and this is the part
"of the tactics they employ for the pur-
"pose, the price of the entertainment be-
ing mere trifle compared with the re-
"sults TO be achieved" Twas always
thus When the Democracy get in their
cups, they begin to show sectional jealousy
and throw mud at each oGher.
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vention was unconstitutional because 1t
destroyed the seeresy Of tse ballot, which
is guaranteed by the constitution CT the
State The authorities he adduces on this
point fully sustain him and seem con-
elusive Passing from these subjects. he
says if he be wrong in all the other prop
ositions, the Garland constitution can
not be sustained for two reasons. First
that the compact Of readmission imposed on
the State of Arkansas has been violated
and thousands of persons DISTINGUISHED
who were voters under the constitution of
1868, and second, that the constitutional
convention was not clothed with power to
provide the election machinery for the
vote on the adoption of the constitution,
or election of officers Hereunder. In sup
port of his argument on this point he cites
three decisions of the Supreme Court of
Pennsylvania on this very question, where
it is distinctly and emphatically decided
that q constitutional convention has no
such power.
Unfortunately for the position of Mr..
O'Conor, Oh which the Tribune places
great stress, the question that he furnishes
his opinion is not an open question, but has
been adjudicated in another State, to wit,
in Alabama, and the adjudication is against
him. So far as Judge Mcclure is concerned.
we care nothing about HIM personally.
What we insist on is that Congress shall
not allow precedent to be set such as the
Arkansas case furnishes because this or that
man is not all he should be. The question
is not one of men, but one of principle, and
it is from this standpoint the question
should be decided. The question is not
who would make the best Governor, or
whether Baxter, Smith, Brooks or Gar
land shall exercise the functions OF that
office, but is whether the people of Arkan-
sas can violate the compact of readmission;
whether the people of State, after once
having acknowledged in her constitution
that the paramount allegiance of the cid
zen is due to the United States, can with
draw that allegiance; whether, after ad-
hitting that a State cannot secede;
whether that admission may be withdrawn;
whether, after having secured a pledge of
the faith and credit of the State to the pay
ment of the public debt, Cover one and a
half million of dollars of which is held by
the United States can be withdrawn and
the debt repudiated. These and other
questions of vast import to all constitutional
government is presented by the Arkansas
case, and should not be lost sight of because
this or that man may not come up to our
standard of what a man should be. The
arguments in the Arkansas case on behalf
of the constitution of 1868 and of the right
of Mr.. Brooks to have the office of Gov
ernor have all been printed. by order of
the committee. and every Republican men,
Der of Congress should read them. This
done, prompt action should be taken in the
Arkansas case. 1t is time the Pennies
and the Garlandites were taught lesson.
If it is not done we may expect a reign of
violence, bloodshed and terror to exist in
the Southern States during the two years
following the adjournment of this Congress
that characterized Paris during the reign
of the Commune.
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NEWBoLD.-on the I'd instant, OF congestion
OF the lungs, BELLE, second daughter of Andrew
and Annie Z. Newbold, aged four years and Twelve
Funeral will take place from her parents resi-
dence, No. &c Myrtle street, thiS afternoon, at 2
O'Clock. Friends Of the family are invited TO at
portland, Me-, papers please copy.l
DAY.-On she evening OF January /, 1875, in the
tWenty-hrst year Of her age, the second daughter
Of Ellen and the late David Dee, and the beloved
ssBiessed are the pure In heart for they shall see
God.''
sCHULZ.-On Friday, January /, at il O'Clock
p. M, DANIEL SCHULZ, native OF Bathweldun-
Ing, Germany, aged thirtY-hve years.
Funeral tot day at O'Clock. Friends and relA-
tITes invited to attend.
JONES.-On the 51st Of December, at $50 q. m,
SARAH IRWIN, wife Of George A. Jones, and
daughter OF Col. Charles +. ami Margaret II win,
OF Michigan, in the fftieth year OF her age.
HEwlTT.-On Saturday, January 2, 1875, Mrs.
MARY Z. hewitt, wife Of the late A. K, Hewitt,
in the forty-seventh year OF her age.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
THOMAS.-On the list instant, GEORGE @.
THOMAS, aged thirty-seyen years.
fUGITT.-On the LIST instant, Of pneumonia,
JAMES A. FuGlTT, in the hfty-fourth year Of his
HIS funeral will take place from his late resi-
denee No. SIG Twenty-thlrd street southwest, this
afternoon at O'Clock. Friends and acquAintances
respectfully invited to attend.
wEST.-On the evening Of January l, sTILLMAN
WEST, IN the sixty-seventh year Of his age. A ma
tive OF Woodstock, Vt.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-04

KATIE KING, Bill King and King Kala-
kaua are the three kings held in the hands
OF rural journalists, while they go it blind
in their editorials regarding domestic news;
but row that King Alfonso has turned up
they are in danger Of being raised out of
the game by those writers who understand
foreign affairs better than they do. -Four
kings are hard to beat, according to Deacon
Smith, Henry WattersOn, General Schenck
and others who have made a study of the
ahsfrnsp scinnces
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-04

WHAT terrible man President Grant is!
II the New York Herald is to be relied
upon, he wants a war with Cuba, or rather
with Spain, with Mexico with Venezuela,
with England, and, in short, with any
thing OF anybOdy-aI for the purpose OF
continuing himself and his friends in Office.
After awhile, if the Herald keeps on in
this way, it will cheat itself into belief
of its own falsehoods, and prove the truth
of the Hudibrastic lines:
I" The pleasure is as great
In being cheated as to cheat"
But it will fail to cheat the people into q
belief of its transparent sensations.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-04
SOUTHERN AFFAIRS.

II fOH INC OnlcaEO InIer UceHn.I
Since the breaking out Of the violent disturb
ances in the South in the early summer, the later
Ocean has steadily urged the necessity for prompt
and decisive measures to quell them, and pre-
dicted the utter futility Of all efforts at conces-
sion and Cancellation. The country is old enough
in experience by this time to know that magnan.
Unity is lO1t on the graeeless scoundrels who are
lence and bloodshed in the South. They appre-
ciate but one argument, and that, force. Under
this there are no more tractable people In the
world. 1t was SO in the rebellion, and Il Is to-
daY.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-04

IT Is REASONABLY expected that quiet
viii prevail in New Orleans to-day, not
withstanding the meeting of the 'IKellogg
Legislature. The reason is that the
House committee now in that city would
be unfavorably impressed " if disturb
ance should occur under their immediate
observation. Besides, Phil Sheridan is
there on his way to Cuba.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-04

"THERE WAS no occasion for enthusiasm
or excitement of any kind" says the
New York Tribune in allusion to them
auguration of Governor Tilden. OF course
there was no occasion for enthusiasm.
Gloomy fOrebodings of sad things to come
are not calculated to make men enthusi-
astic
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-04

THE AMOUNT of dividends paid BY cor
porations in the city of New York during
the present month, from Government,
State, railroads and other corporations, will
amount to S51, 100000 The Graphic
thinks one half of this sum will be rein
vested. Such result cannot fail to give
business a new and vigorous impetus.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-04

EVEN THE Pacific coast papers are snx-
iOus about the new form of government for
the District. The San Francisco Chronicle,
for example, is afraid that Congress will
delay action on this important subject and
finally neglect to do anything at all. 1t
thinks, very properly, that there is room
for improvement in the condition of affairs
here.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-04

Now THAT Queen Isabella has accom-
plished the object of her abdication in
favor of young Alfonso, the suggestion is
made that revolutions do sometimes go
backward, and the question is asked,
what will become Of Cuba?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-04

THE Chicago Tribune thinks that Irwin,
wLile explaining that no money was paid
TO any person who was a member or officer
of both the Forty second and Forty-third
Congresses, "told the truth. only grazing
a lie" But the Tribune should remember
that the whole truth has not been reached
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-04

GENERAL EMORY testifes that he has
no knowledge of the existence of a White
League in New Orleans. Is he both blind
and deaf? What armed force was it that
encountered his troops on the 14th of Sep
TENDER LASH
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-04

GOVERNOR TILDEN. it is said, almost
shed tears when he was inaugurated. His
constituents will probably feel inclined to
do the same before his term of Office ex.
hires
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lOFFICIAL.I
pEPARrMrNr o. STATE.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WASHINGTON, ID. c., JanuAry2, 1875,
Information has been received ct this Depart
ment from Mr.. John Russell, the consul OF the
United States at Manila, P. L, OF the death, on
the 10th day Of October, 1874, at Laquimareoe, of
FRANCIS V. McCKUEN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-04

If JEWELL kills Warmoth, or Warmoth
kills Jewell. or if each kills the other in
their prospective duel-well, what then?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-04

THE Madison (Wis.) State Journal con
cedes the re election of Senator Carpenterj
Gond
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DIED.

WHALEE--HAGEY.-In Rockville, December
LIN. Of Georgetown, and Miss ELIZA Z. HANEY,
ofMontgomery county, Md. No cards.
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RATES OF ADVERTISING:

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FORMING PAPER IN TIE DISTRIOTOF CO.
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LOST AND FOUND.

T OST0FR0M 1903 STREET NORTH.
~ west, on the LIST instant, q young DOS, let
black hair inclined to curl; had on new chain
collar. and answers to name OF 'tCarlo ~ A
liberal reward will be paid for his return or for In
formation leading TO his recovery. =
lost SCOTCH-TERRIER DOG; YELL
IL lOWISH COLOR: about ten months old; a
little lame. Please return 10 State Department
stables, Fourteenth and streets, and receive SD
reward. de3I-tf
T oST-ON DECEMBER "a, BETWEEN 8
IL and O'Clock, on Seventh street, near ID north
west, POCKET-BO0K. continuing . sum of
money, house-rent receipt and . lock Of hair be-
longing to deceased relative. A liberal reward
will be paid returned to 6Sl d street northwest.
de25-tf
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FOR RENE

HOocON-clN1N-oS~-1ON-oJ~ H-oJ~-OJc.~.~N~%JOuN~O
% GRANT PLAOE.-FoR RENT. ONE
men only: Jahi-st:'
1910 TENTH STREET NORTHWEST
mocen f05 nee ss ST,es nine
west, between Il street and Massaehusetts avenue;
low e fcCS toTaS iRnFaey: Rent
cec2s-et l5seventh street.
Ol2 THIRD STREET NORTHWEST
suite Or single IN he bssci sle 70 Be- Sod &
Tsna syenue and G. Toeaton cents and the M
commodatlsns oftoe finest order. dels-lm
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NV
The building siScc haf
MIA avenue and Eleventh street west. Apply to
dec1l.FMw2w. once in mont nj S o. citS Hsh.
600 AND sO4 THIRD STREET S. E.-FoR
M - n, rent, two nice hve-roon FRAMEs, at 80
nIshssa ~ geT month Key next door Also fqr:
Sa Tefs southeast FirstcAss locality near tie
FoR RENT-FUKNIsHED RESIDENCE
y We have four HOUSES, all very desirAb.y To-
sss c ,s spa C well fISed sTynE n prize Gm
elegant houses viii Be- shown any Of sSoys 81 ~''ifs
Or Coz SE: fI ssT T q nSTtSTs
EOR RENT, BY THE Isr OF SEPTEM.
r Der, in the most desirable part Of T Street, .
ItSre and aWeI HF With II rooms; Al modern i'm
pfOVemeuI5. VIII pc rented separate. II desired,
20 ED%&s1 Dot2S. By sFtgs at'is spf
EoR RENT ELIGIBLE ROOMS, DON.
gress str Sb ssCTseiow1 Healg6ts.a PAR
suitably furnished. L. ~ - ocs-Tu, Th2stf tn
900 INDIANA AVENUE-FoR RENT
~ Handsomely furnished Rooms, at No. go
Indiana avenue. oct1-tf
FOR SALE.
TOR SALE OHEAP-THE LOT OF LAND,
II 30 feet front and ca feet deep, on First street.
between and northeast Inquire lat Cos Third
ITO BARRIERS. WILL SELL, FOR 40,
u, the FiXTUREs or Barber Shop No; Y Mar
FOR sALE.-A VERY DESIRABLE
II three-stOry, press brick front dwelling (neW)
well located on the line OF the street cars, At bar.
frames IN tGe session Of ths eftTy
sh % ERE fnd 5 0R soGS terms. Inquire e
FoR sALE-No. gl8 MAssAOHUs EPTs
II avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, a
tw,o;5story Dwelling Of rooms with gas and water;
S1s o s Sa y d si5as 81 SetTfsn
proved by 2 two-story house q 5 rooms; Is cents
SreE Of ICONS, gas s' and Wstsr; o ISTee!
fsSTy 9 n e. rooms on Third s5Eset between
d has ''O THUS E. s SsA eTenth sers::t
FOR SALE. THE OLD AND WELL
y established business house. s14 Seventh street,
Reasons for dispesing given by applying at ~ /
street northwest. decI7-tf.
RIRDs FOR SALE.-MoCKING BIRDS,
u Belgian Canaries, and q fine specimen OF the
common Canary, 244 four-and-a-half street SOUTH
west, between Maryland avenue and c street.
deI2-S&Tulm'
ENOR SALE-A NEW COTTAGEHUUSE.AT
Il lie Droit Park, containing seven "a rooms and
cellar, water and gas. House S0x22. Lot contain
ing s. 443 feet 'front.' exs1 deep. Price 81 500. APP
ner Of Twelfth street and PennsylVania avenue
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MONDAY MoRNING:::::,::::JANUA 4, 1875.
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PERSONAL.

SGNET m "a soo 90 C- SIC oSo q CO
So also, several small sums, to loan on
long time, on frst-class sity property. Money
TO loan on real estate. -
de3-Sm Corner Seventh and streets.
nR. ROBERTSON NO. EsTENTH SRTEET,
y opposite City Gas Once, treats especially ali
diseases OF the Urinary Organs, GonorrheA elects,
Structures, Syphilis, and ali Skin Diseases, Sem,
tnA WeAknesses, Involuntary Seminal Losses,
Impotency, Mental and Physical IncapacitY, I'm.
pediments TO Marriage, &c. Guarantees positive
and speedy cure BY newly-discovered remedies.
d.. Robertson can be consulted every WEDNES-
DAY and SATURDAY, from TO p. m. OcIs-tf
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DRY GOODS
cARPETbMRGMsss sErs. ~.

OSUGG6ESs 3os
W. w.BURDETTE CO. have the largest, most
varied and complete stock Of
NEW DRY GOODS AND OARPETINGS
Ever offered in this city consisting Of all the new
production, viz:
New importation in 4 and 81 Cancels Hair, In
Brown, Gray, Navy Blue and Black.
Black and CoIOred silks.
Gtrman and Lyons VelVets.
Black Cashmeres, silk Henriettas and Biartz
Cloths.
Drab d'Ete, for Polonaise and saeques.
French Merinos, In Navy Blue, Brown, Plum
and Wine colors.
DIagonsls and serges, in all the new and de-
slrable shades.
Empress POplins, Apacas and Satlnes-
Black Aohairs and AIpaeas, best Imported 70
this country.
Table Damasfs, Napkins, Towels, DOylies and
Nottingham Laees, Blankets, Toilet Quilts and
Thoms0n's Glove-Atting Corsets, Hosiery, &c.
Just received, an elegant two-buttOn Kid Glove
At q per pair.
Also, an immense stock OF new and beautiful
CARPETS, such As Brussels, Three-ply, IngrainI
List Rag and Hemp. Also, Crumb Cloths with
borders In beautiful designs.
w. w. RURDETTE & CO.,