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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-07

Mr.. BECK, of Kentucky, recently said in
one of his speeches that he chopped and
believed that the first act of Democratic
majority in Congress would be to intro
" duce bill abolishing the Office of Lieu
" tenant General Of the Army, and refusing
to pay one dollar toward the compensa-
" ton of man whose conduct was 80 afro
I" cious as that of General Sheridan had
"been." Mr.. Beck, it should be remem-
bered, is the Democratic aspirant for ma
tional Senatorial honors who not long ago
declared his detestation Of the word nation.
He is therefore naturally in favor of abolish.
ing the Office of one of the nations defend.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-07

THE public schools of Texas and Arkan-
sas, Southern Democratic States, are closed.
Ex-Postmaster General of the Confectionery
Reagan, of the former State, declared not
long ago that the public school system is
designed "to degrade the yeomanry of the
country and elevate the negro" Admiral
Semmes, of Alabama, declares his hostility
to any plan for the education of children at
the expense of the State. These facts re-
quire no comment. They speak palmer
than words the antagonism of the "intelli-
gence of the South" to the progressive
spirit of the age.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-07
THE zyER.rA1rHruL ISLE.

To those who sympathize with people
nobly struggling to be free and indepen.
dent especially Of a yoke SO CALLING as that
of Spain, the recent tone Of the American
press concerning the cause of Cuba is most
peculiarly gratifying. The leading news
papers of the country have calmly and
wisely discussed the history of the Cuban
struggle, and they have developeda wide,
extended sentiment in favor of those who
are offering on the altar Of freedom the
sacrifices which only patriots make. So
even, sure, and strong is this sentiment
that a proposition on the part of our Gov
eminent to accord to the Cubans belligerent
rights would undoubtedly be hailed with
eminent satisfaction by the American peo-
pie. No one asks for the violation Of any
treaty obligation. or of any International
law, but the assertion of international Jus
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-07

THE New York HerGld's assumption
that the Southern wing of the Republican
party is in favor of the denomination of
President Grant is correct. The reason is
that he has never failed to make an effort,
at lea<, to protect the humblest citizen or
member of that party in the exercise of
his rights. For this reason they regret his
determination not to become a candidate
again; but they will see to it that some
man boldly and honestly determined to
carry out his policy is put in nomination to
be his successor
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-07

tice, 80 far as Cuba is affected, seems to be
demanded as right and proper. Her long.
active, and powerful rebellion, her tremen-
dous struggle for nationality. appeals with
great power to the justice Of nations.
Cuba Is In size the seventh island on the
globe. It comprises As, 900 square miles. Is
infinitely rich in resources, and Is entitled
to her own government. Being an island,
her position Is more advantageous with ref
erence to maintaining her independence
than that of weak Continental power
like Switzerland. Moreover, the jealousies
of the great maritime powers would afford
her guaranty against oppression by any
one of them, 1t is the opinion Of the
best informed that Spain cannot much
longer maintain her authority in Cuba, and
for this reason cruel war ought to be ter
minated in favor of the advanced spirit Of
the age. For years Spain has been torn
and rent by civil feuds, and is now very
slowly, if at all, conquering a rebellion at
home. Within seven or eight years we
have seen its old Bourbon dynasty over
thrown and another set up on Its ruins.
We have seen that vanish into thin air,
and what they called Republic.established
only to be wrecked for the parade on Span
ish soil Of an Italian king who fees from
another usurpation which restores the
Bourbons again to an uncertain throne.
All this time SPANS contest with Cuba has
been, as it is now, absolutely hopeless. It
is an unpleasant remembrance that the
United States has not escaped during this
time the effect of Spanish insolence. For
the sake Of peace it has been borne, though
the rights of American citizens have been
outraged by the infliction of unjust impris-
onments and executions. The weakness
of Spain in Cuba is now more apparent than
ever before, and with this diminution of
strength the war Is becoming still
more unmerciful and uncivilized. In
truth, it is simply inspired by despera-
ton, even madness itself, and yet Cuba s near
est neighbor, free and controlling power,
looks on with folded arms. The press, re-
echoing the voice of the people from East
to West from North to South, says this is
not right, and asks for the intervention of
that justice which will give peace and pros
perity where war and desolation exist,
which will give freedom and independence
where slavery and tyranny hold sway.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-07

gestion, by meeting of 5000 persons, at
Corinth:
"Resolved, That we are opposed to the for
nation OF parties among the people Of this
State, founded on difference of race or color,
and we cordially invoke the union of good
citizens, Of every race and color, in patriotic
efforts to defeat at the next election the pres
emit State administration and IFS supporters,
and to secure all the blessings Of honest and
capable government.n
There is the. sound Of true submission
and loyal acceptance 10 the results Of the
war in the invitation contained in this reso-
luton; but it was manufactured for North
ern consumption. 1t may have been
adopted, but not by 5000 Democrats.
That number of adherents to that party have
never assembled at Corinth since they were
marsnaled there under Confederate COM
manders during the war. We have no
authentic account of the meeting, however,
and are forced to pass by the Associated
Press report without the fiat contradiction
we have no doubt it deserves. But in the
Mississippi Plot we find the evidence Of
Colonel Flournoy as to the manner in which
Mr.. Lamar addressed his constituents at
Pontotoc, few days after the alleged
Corinth meeting. Colonel Lamar labored
long, the evidence reads, "to prove that
" the colored man was unworthy of having
the franchise conferred upon him-that it
twas adangerous privilege" This labored
manufactured for home consumption, and
it shows the two faces which the most Il.
lustrious of the Southern Gushers wears
one for the North and the other for the
South. With one breath he is represented
by these conflicting reports as inviting the
blacks to join with him and his followers
in casting their votes, and in the next as de-
nouncing the colored man as unworthy to
exercise the right of suffrage, or as person
in whose hand the ballot is q dangerous
privilege"
These are examples of the exceptions in
the South, to which the Times alludes,
where the negro is still an issue but we
submit that they make an issue which so
plainly points in the direction of a repudia-
ton of the results of the war, and the de-
struction of all the work. the Republican
party accomplished by and since the war,
that it will no longer be confined to the
South. We do not believe, in other words,
that the Republicans of the North are
ready to assume the responsibility of having
freed four millions of human beings from
slavery, made citizens of them, and then
leaving them to the merciless control of
men who risked their lives and property
for four long and bloody years to them keep
in bondage.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-07

TIE reports that Collector Casey, of New
Orleans, and Senator Carpenter, OF Wis
coHsin, have at any time expressed the
opinion that President Grant will accept q
denomination if rendered to him, have been
empbaticallY denied. In the face of these
denials and of the Presidents letter to Gen.
Harry White, however, the New York
Herald predicates long editorial on those
reports to show that he is candidate. Is
this exactly fair?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-07

THE New York Herald agrees with us
that the Southern Republicans, with the
help of one or two Northern delegations,
will be able to control the nominations to
be made by the next national convention of
that party. A word to the wise is suf-
ficient
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-07

BELT.-On Thursday, August s. At $40 D. m,
after painful illness, WILLIE II. BELT, youngest
years. -.
The funeral Will take place from his parents resi-
streets northwest, this afternoon at O'Clock.
Friends are respectfully invited to attend. .
DAY.-In Lexington, 8. c., Saturday, July IL,
ELIZABETH WILHELMINE DAY. daughter OF Thos
and Annie Day, aged eight months and two weeks.
Lewiston August 4, MARY LEWIS, tagged
twenty six years.
Funeral win take place from Israel church, cor
ner OF First street west and south B street, this
morning at eleven O'Clock. The friends and rela-
tives are Invite to attend. - -.
LEUTNER.-On the 9Th Instant, ANNIE, aged
Leutner. -
funeral will take place from No. 635 l. street
northwe est, this morning at $3.50 o'clock. Relatives
and friends are In vitei TO attend.
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SATURDAY MoREINen:::.:::AUGu =. 1875.

PERSONS LEAVING the city during the sum-
mer months can have TIE DAILY NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN sent to their address by mail,
postage paid, and changed as often as they
may require, by ordering it at this Office.
Terms: Sixteen cents per week, or sixty-stx
cents per month; invarisbly In advance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-07

THE New York Herald is not always
correct in its political deductions, but it
very nearly reaches the truth in its issue of
yesterday, from which we make the follow
ing extract:
"The Republican party remains to this day
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LOTTERIES.
DRAWING ABSOLUTE ITfIE,''''
MONEY REFUNDED

The Trustees make the positive and ga1ualiasd
statemsAt that there Will be No RVRFHRR Posi-
PohEhkkI, and shat al purchasers OF tickets,
upon presentation OF them AFTER that day Will he
entitled 10 The return Of al money invested uRlsss
this annoHneement be strictly complied with,
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MARRIED.
DIED..

LEWIS-JENEINGS.-In this city, on wednas-
day evening, August 4, by the Rev. VIM. Mcclure,
Mr. JOHN fArLoE L. LEWIS and Mrs. HELEN N.
JENNINGS, all Of Washing ton. No cards.
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SPECIAL NOTICES

SPECIAL NOTICES.
- fIToIffsS Nif 1 sGoIKIEssc
s aa o ps1 s fssofI sIfsf
IL 4. ~ p es.f' AZ
F nKeTLAs MEIETIsS OF THE 2
e I.:onie TsSpfs, tEIs !ssfsa rs
2. 81. EATON. secretsiy = 80 saI
e~B0OKs or sUBsCRIPTIoN no
the capital stock or the Northern Liberty
:: & ss
- =. GEO. " KING, Secretary.
FJAcKsON wAGONs-New stock.
some choice lumber trucks, coal carts aud farm
MAeRATH q BELL.
, Cor Massachusetts avenue and Fifth st.N.W.
~, -
10y ONLY PURE sPRING WATER
a. sd e make tss ssda and Mineral Waters
~ THE OoLDEsT AND PUREsT
drawn from the steel fountains. " jy SsIirs'
~ IMPROVED APPARATUs AHD
wssl. & s ne Sod.
~ PURE CREAM. GENUINE RRUIr
~ =, Juices and IIproyed Soda water to be had
E IMP no WE'D SOD A,
WITH GRADUATED ICE.
Fresa Fruit and Cream sirups, in glass fountains,
TRIUMPH
.na Tsss Ra1s sSS
hobbs,
iyl ~ aaw y
WIc1-OoIDo Of TE Esshk,v,1xn r.vo,
Mflbufn's Famous Polar Soda,
At 1929 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
+ ne most superb and delicious drink yet
WYOUNG MEN'B CHRIsTIAN A.
streets.
Resding-room and Library free to all.
Prayer Meetings daily at l2:lS sand D. m.
Sabbath Evening Services, Exclusively, troe
young men, at O'Clock.
Sabbath Afternoon Services at s:u.
Circulating Library, Il, 900 volumes. New books
constantly added. nyE-tf
NTEETH o. PER SET. ETTHER
College " ny Rs srsSSafts q 9ho
sOT1ss SfD. Gas and OhiorofOfn used In sI.ises:
ing testn. Jeli-tf
k2S.DR. ]. b. JOHNSON, OF ALEX.
~ andrta, Va, offers his professional SER
vices q Physician and Oculist to the citi
Once No. iliI PenHsyivaniS avenue, between
Wiuard's hotel and the Owen house.
Omce hours rom 10 q. m. 70 4 p. m. my9-tf
fS8ELECTRICITY WORKs WON-
- DERS IN THE CURE OF DISEASE
Or; sturgs and wife warrants cure in less time,
ment. No. llos street northwest. myao-iy
fSeKIDWELL a HENDERsO q,
w,v,ow ,u,,r, WALL PAPERS,
PICTURE CORD,
TAssELS, &C.,
p6 Ninth street, opposite Lincoln Hall. myiI-sm
~e PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY
~ compounded at COUGHLIN'S TEMPLE
DRUG STORE. Masonic Temple. janl2
RWWRAPRING PAPER ZOE sALR
~ 1t this once.
"rLEGAL AND OTHER BRTEF6
~ PRINTED AT THE sHORTEsT NOTICE
atthe REPUBLICAN, JOB 0FFICE. nois-f
AND BACK NUMBERS
- Of the DAILY NATIONAL RxPuBLIcAN,
J. BEAD 1DA2s gtatfoSs1 and I ss1s 1esis sT
under y. Cloud hotel, corner and Ninth streets,
PIANOS AND ORGANS.
VERY IMPORTANT To MUSICIANS.
We have Just received, by steamer Braunschweiz,
nom Europe, . large assortment of
GENUINE RIFTINI STRINGS.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

heREV. O. DOMER. PABTOK or
~ 81. Paul,s English lutheran church, cor
MORNING at IL O'Clock. No evening services.
AL welcome. au7
~eREF0RMED EPIsC L.
c HHihaEIh.-servlces IN Llnc9i1 Hal. 4.
TOMORROW. at IL .. m. and at p. m. sermon
oy the pastor, Rev. William Mcclure. The public
genera lily are invited. au7
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PERSONAL.
GROCERIES.

GMOKING PIPE NO EOONOMY-TRY
y the Boss or Figaro Cigars sold . per 100, OF NJ
60LDsTEIN's, 61I PennsYlvaaia avenue. au7-6t
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II. 7. GREGORY,

Agi.gs saI Pennsylvania Avenue,
TT ie IN TUE HyYlRab MOI, IN THE
sssP w W 'a Az ss .'Hssilg
IWtHtlelh AtltttaI AT
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TUE WASHINGTON FEMALE
- SEMINARY

MONDAY, September 10, 1875,
At the sehool.buildInE,, No. loes Twelfth street
A limited number OF boarding pupils will be &C.
commodated.
For terms apply to the principals at 1917 Twelfth
street nori Invest or procure circulars, which NAV
be found ut the principal bookstores aus-2m
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EW ADVERTISEMENTS
Z M p I r =
Heating and Cooking Range.
GREATEST aUoUsss or THB Aas.

Warranted 10 heat from two 10 four room, over
.,st.ssh r rsSI. ,Gs e.t NM q 4. work
M ia Several Oia sOeaiitd Heating HsaE' for
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-07
DEATH BY HANGING.
shutting on the Mortal UsiI by
Means Of q Coll OF RoDe.

Summing on n Mortal UofI BIZ
Means OF a Coil OF Rope.
AT s O'Clock yesterday afternoon Kelly
NJ. Roberts, a carpenter by trade, was
found hanging in a woodshed adjoining
his residence on LaRue street, near the
fernando road. The negro domestic,
who made the discovery, gave the alarm
at q grocery near by, but those who
rushed up to the ~woodshed became
frightened and failed 10 cut down the
body as they should have done, with a
view to re%suscitation. A messenger was
dispatched for Coroner Spelman, and
that official hurried out to the scene Of
the suicide. When the Coroner arrived
the body still hung suspended by a
clothesline to the joist. he at once cut
down the body, but life was extinct. A
jury Of inquest was summoned BY the
Coroner when the following facts were
developed:
Roberts was a carpenter by trade, but
of late he had been indulging literally
in drinking whisky and seemed to be
getting into a respondent state. During
the past year he lost several children, TO
whom he was very much attached, and
this loss seemed to prey upon his mind.
His wife is absent in Mississippi on a
visit to her relatives.
Yesterday afternoon be returned from
the city TO his cottage house on LaRue
street, and after awhile went out to the
woodhouse and placed a candle box i'm
mediately beneath one of the joists.
Taking an old clothesline and doubling
il, he %improvised a moose at one end,
which moose he placed around his neck;
then reaching up, he took three bitches
with the other end around a joist and
knotted it firmly. He kicked away the
candle-box and o straugled 70 death.
When found by the coroner his feet we're
within n inch Of the floor. Roberts
formerly resided in DeSoto county,
Mississippi, where he farmed for several
years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-07
Memphis Thenler oneninr.

Next Monday night the regular dra.
matte season at the theater will be
opened by a very fine actor, Oliver Doud
Byron, who will present his sensational
drama, entitled Across the Continent.
Excursion trains will on that day run
over the Mississippi and Tennessee and
Charleston railroads, and the local river
packets will also carry excursionists at
very low rates. The inducements for
people to come to the city are, that less
than half fare is charged, and in add
ton an admission ticket to the theater
is furnished to each excursionist. Along
the lines Of the above roads and down
the river posters have been distributed
by Manager Brooks, of the theater, and
to-day he left the city to go over the
Charleston railroad, as far as Hunts.
vile, Ala to perfect all arrangements
and see that his advance men have
properly distributed and posted the bills.
He will also 60 down the Mississippi
road for the same purpose. Several
thousands of country people will visit
our city on next Monday, and they
should be received aud entertained in a
liberal manner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-07
BACK SALARY ABB
Another Unsuccessful Effort Made
Dy certain C0uncflmem and Alder.
men 10 secure Back Pay.

uMNM Ann ANmA
men 10 secure Back Pay,
At the General Council meeting las
night the expense account was passed
as usual, this account including tb,
amount Of 1924 40 pay of CouuciImsr
and Aldermen. Mayor League sent in
a veto message on that portion of the
expense account passed at a prior meet
Jog. The Mayor places his refusal to
issue warrants on the City Attorney
VINO has given a written opinion that
under the new charter the members
OF the General Council are not co.
titled to pay. The Mayor suggested
that some of the back-psy boys apply to
the Chancery Court for a mandamus to
compel him (the Mayor to issue said
warrants. In conclusion, the Mayor said
ne would contisue to veto that portion of
every monthly expense account.
Councilman Green moved to pass the
account, except the Salary account.
Councilman Clouston mig moved to
lay the motion on the table, which mo.
ton was carried.
Councilman Carpenter moved that the
message be sustained.
Councilman luther moved to pass the
account over the veto of the Mayor.
Alderman Robbins moved, in lieu of
all other motions, that the matter be
postponed.
Alderman Hillsman moved to settle
the matter then.
On Robbins motion to postpone, the
following vote was taken:
Ayes Aldermen Malatesta, Morti,
Robbins, White a.
Noes Aldermen Dryer, Happek,
Hillsman-3.
Ayes Councilnen Kelly, Hewett,
luther, Clouston tnig.), SOLAR, Grant,
Moon (uig.), MoOres-S.
Noes-Councilmen Green, Vance, Gay,
Fisher, Carpenter, Cochran, Zent-7.
The motion to postpone was carried
in joint session,
When the Council assembled BY itself
at the close of the Joint session. Council.
man Carpenter offered a resolution that
the City Comptroller be directed to
charge back the amounts credited the
members Of the General Council for the
months of June, July and August"
Councilman luther moved to lay the
resolution on the table. The vote was
as follows Ayes-Messrs. Kelly,
Tuther, Clouston (nig.), Gay, Solari,
Moores, Grant, Moon (nig)-S. Noes
Messrs. Green, Vance, Fisher, Carpen-
ter, Coehran-5.
The resolution was tabled.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-07
Live Firm.

Happening to drop into the mammoth
clothing house OF Grubbs & Austin OIL
Main street, yesterday, a LEDGER com.
missioner was surprised at the extent o.
the establishment as well as the activity
Of business in that line. A look through
the house, however, will explain the rush
Of custom. In the first place, the stock
on hand is one Of the largest ever
brought to Memphis, embracing a variety
that meets the wants Of all; and in the
second place, the prices are the lowest
we have ever seen anywhere. The ur-
banity of the proprietors and clerks
completes the charm of the house, and
few visitors can turn away without be-
coming purchasers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-10-07
Germnn cnsino.

The initial entertainment of the sea-
son was given last night by the German
Casino, which is German only in name,
fer among its lists Of over 300 members
the club has a large proportion Of our
best citizens of American birth. The
entertainments of the club are private,
and only members and their guests are
admitted. On this occasion the spacious
rooms of the club, at Cochran Hall, were
crowded. The entertainment opened
with q concert under the direction Of
Prot. Fl. shulze, to whom we must
award especial praise for the manner in
which the musical part Of the entertain
ment was carried out. The programme
was as follows:
l. overture Militai'e"..r....".~.,...,.Hun unit
Orchestra.
2. Liebeslied, Double Quartette ... Mobrin0
Members of the Casino.
3. nanse des Montagnards. Duet, Piano and
riuIe ........... Icrschak
Prof. Sclulze and ar. TomlInson.
a. The Dentist. comic Duet in costume, Prof.
Hoeaeher and Prof. Ellinger.
5. Ave Maria, trio for Violoncello, Flute and
flano G1unOd
Professors Harsh. Schulze and Mr.. wilkins.
6. Concert AVA, Flute ObligatO.. 80. Mozart
Mtssrs. Ligler and Leopold.
I. March, Tannhauser, ........... Wagner
Orchestra.
Concluding with the operatta of A
Scene in Court, or the Four Baldheads,
with the following cast;
Schlay, the Judge. A. Reiss
bar en-; Oonstable....,.......J. A. Gronauer
hnen, Iailor-.r".~t"-"o...~o.Sig: Roescher
halch, barDeT"".;..""...."""--".E. Ellinger
hscnkenas, Ieacher~""."...--....T. Deutsch
Peter, Dyer-"..-.." ..- ..:.. j.. S~cwerbarth
Peasants and Witnesses.
The whole performance was so ad-
mirable it would be invidious to partic.
u%larize.
Succeeding this, supper was served "a
la carte in the dining rooms, while the
hall was being cleared of seats, when
dancing commenced, to the superb music
Of Arnold's orchestra, which, when we
left, at an early hour, vas giving witch
ing strains, to the the time of which none
of the young and few of the old folks
could resist the impulse to join in the
dance.
The committee of arrangements may
we'll be proud Of their success. We uu-
derstand they have mary novelties in
preparation for the entertainment Of the
members during the winter.