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HOW THE GARLAND CONSTITUTION WAS
ADOPTED

Judge Poland, in speaking of the cleo
ton had for calling convention, and that
held for the ratification of the constitution,
says: There was no evidence before US
"but that the elections, both of the Both of
"June and of the 18th of October, were
"quiet ard peaceable. No act of violence
"was shown or claimed to have been COM
United at either" We do not intend to
question the truthfulness of Judge Poland's
report in this respect, but we are told that
the language used tends to produce an
erroneous impression. 1t is true that no
testimony was offered by the friends of
Mr.. Brooks to show that the elections of
the Both of June and of the 18th of Octo-
Der were not peaceable, or that electors
were intimidated or subjected to violence.
But, while this is true, the friends of
Governor Brooks and his attorneys say
that Judge Poland should have stated why
no testimony was introduced to show the
conduct of the election and the condition of
society at that time. We are told that an
attempt was made by the attorneys Of Mr.
Brooks to go into the question of both
these elections and show their fraudulent
character, and that Judge Poland was
asked to send for witnesses to prove the
facts, and that in response to these attempts
and applications, be said he would not 20
Into that matter, as the case would have
"to be determined upon questions of fact
land law, arising in the case anterior to
"the vote and the adoption of the consti-
tuition" If it be true, as we are re-
liably informed it is, that Judge Poland re-
fused to go into this question, We doubt
the propriety of Judge Poland taking an
advantage of the absence of evidence that
was not produced on account of his own
rulings.
Judge Poland frankly states that the Re-
publicans met in State convention after the
PRONUNCIATION of the constitution, but be-
fore it was voted on, and passed resolutions
and issued an address, advising all mem
bers of that political organization to partici-
pate in the election. Continuing he says:
" 1t is claimed this advice was followed,
land that large portion of the Republic
" cans did not vote, and that none voted
" for the constitution; and it is, therefore,
" argued that no such number Of votes as
" were returned in favor of the constitution
could have been given. Upon this sub
"ject the committee have but little direct
" evidence. 1t is clear that the advice Of
=" the State convention was not very gen.
orally followed, as 24,SO7 voted against
the constitution"
The phase of the case thus presented we
propose now to discuss, and to this end we
propose to make a few comparisons of the
vote reported on the adoption of the consti-
tuition of Arkansas and those of other
States
According to the census of 1870 there \
were 100, 4O3 male persons in that State
over the age Of twenty-one years. Accord
ing to the returns of the county assessors,
made for the year 1874, there were only
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that the chronic delinquents have grown
bold and shameless to the extent OF de-
manding further immunity. By the coax
ing process and the system of discounts
and penalties, the greater proportion OF
the taxes have been collected. 1t Is
worthy of note that the delinquents are not
generally those of limited means. The
latter class of taxpayers are prompt as a
rule. The large amounts of money ex-
pended for improvements here during the
last five years have greatly benefited
small property-owners by keeping them
constantly employed and causing their
property to enhance in value. The delin-
quents are able to pay, but will not do SO
except to avoid sale, because they can use
their money to better advantage in speca-
lations and shaving notes and 1856 bonds.
The way to collect taxes promptly is to
sell the property promptly if they are not
forthcoming upon fair warning Procras-
tination has been called the thief of time,
but here it might truly be characterized as
the thief of taxes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-19

THE war waged by theNew York Daily
Graphic against the Western Union mo-
nopoly is 6. vigorous one, and has mar
shaled the respective forces in Washington
as never before. President William Orion,
Vice President A. B. Cornell and several
legal assistants are on the ground for the
Western Union. General Manager Eckert
and Vice President. Sweet are present for
the Atlantic Pacific. Messrs. Goodsen ard
Moore are here in behalf of the Graphic
and kindred sympathizing journals. Mr..
Thomas Murphy is also on hand to help
his friend Bill Orion by shutting the eyes
of Administration Republicans to the sins
of the Western Union. Mr.. Murphy
ought to have learned by this time that the
New York Associated Press is a political
machine for the election of a Democratic
President, and that the Western Union is
responsible for the Associated Press. The
only escape for the telegraph company is
either to go out of the news-gsthering bust
ness altogether, and not discriminate in
rates for or against anybody, or 20 into it
all over and sell to everybody who will
buy. The indictment against it for dis.
elimination is one which it cannot over
come, except by treating everybody alike.
newspapers included. We are passing civil
rights bills to compel railroads to carry all
persons with the same accommodations for
the same fares. A telegraph company is a
common carrier and servant like the rail
road, and as it engages in interstate COM
merce it becomes the subject of regulation.
Doubly so, when it becomes the agent, &C.
tive or passive, of a political party.
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IT WAS a very remarkable exhibition of

IT WAS a very remarkable exhibition of
confidence made by the House yesterday
in passing Mr.. Stanard's bill to give Cap
tain Eads the contract for opening the
Southwest Pass of the Mississippi, at cost
of eight millions of dollars, without even
calling for division, much less the yeas
and nays. Captain Eads is eminently de-
serving of great deal of confidence, and
though he does not propose to take any pay
until he has earned it, we believe that is
only the condition upon which all men IN
dertake Government work, and give heavy
bonds for its faithful performance. 1t is a
new idea for Congress to go into the con-
tract business directly, as Mr.. Plat of Vir-
ginia said, and though we are glad to see
Captain Eads' plan adopted, we confidently
predict that this plan of adopting it will
breed unmitigated mischief long before a
thirty foot channel is obtained.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-19

THE municipal elections held through
out Pennsylvania on Tuesday last have
a significant bearing on the impor-
tant Gubernatorial campaign that comes off
in that State next autumn. On Tuesday
last the Republicans, united and strong,
began at Philadelphia and swept through
all the cities and towns in the State, car
rying all their old strongholds by increased
msjorities and gaining many they had lost
in the elections last fall In Philadelphia,
Harrisburg, Williamsport, Lancaster, Sun
bury, Danville and Reading the Republi-
cans were overwhelmingly successful.
This result indicates clearly that the Re-
publican party is not yet dead, notvith.
standing the wretched leadership it is
compelled to endure in the halls of Con.
gress.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-19

THE young men who govern the country
by telegraph from Washington are seeking
to make it appear that it is President Grant
who stands in the way of compromise of
the Louisiana difficulties. This is non
sense. Would not the Presidents position
in recognizing the Kellogg government be
infinitely stronger if the Conservative ele-
ment in the Legislature should pledge itself
to abide by the results of the election of
1872, as is proposed in Mr.. Wheeler's plan
of adjustment Let these gentlemen settle
the question in good faith and keep their
pledges in equal good faith, and see how
Cheerfully President Grant will accept that
s1tuation
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-19

THE Western Union telegraph managers
believe with Dr. johnson that "a dinner
lubricates business" A banquet of ire.
proachable excellence was given to some
selected members of Congress at Welcker's
Sam. Wards parable of the pigs has borne
fruit Geese's livers stuffed are frequent
delicacy with Congressman, who often
entertain an angel unawares. 1t may
be remarked en- PEASANT that the Butler
telegraph bill was indefinitely postponed
on Wednesday night
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-19
Movements Of Pacific Mail sts.m,bir

The steamer Colon sailed from Aspinwan for
New York February IL.
The steamer Great Republic arrived at Hong
Kong from San Francisco, via Yokohama, Feb
rusry II.
The steamship China sailed from Hong Kong
for San Francisco, via Yokohama, February is.
c,sco fsom Tong Ron1 va voEobsn. sn Iran ran
airy 10.
The steamship Henry Chauncey arrived at New
York from AspfnWall February 10.
The steamship Acapulco sailed from New York
for AEpinWall February 10.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-19

IHE old rebel element has again come
70 the front, and after a big fight has
elected its man TO the United States Senate
from West Virginia. This is the second
State that was not in rebellion where the
Democrats have preferred men who were
rebels to the Union men in their ranks.
Go on, gentlemen. In the next House to
have been in the Union army will make
one odious.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-19
DIED

RoBINSoH.-suddenly. on the morning Of the
18th instant, at her residence, corner of Tenth and
and streets northwest, Mrs. Ma RY 1. ROBINSON,
aged sixtyshye years.
The funeral Will take place on Saturday, the Goth
Instant at 10 O'Clock, m, from the residence OF
her son-in-laW, j.: W. Rogers, No. 1885 Tenth
street northwest. Friends ofthe family are invited
to attend.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-19

IT MAY NOT be generally understood
nv members of Congress that much of the
delinquency of ax-payments in this Dis
triet Is attributable to the leniency which
mas been practiced toward the delinquents.
Tbere has been no tax sales here during
fhe last five years. The consequence is
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-19

WHY DOES Speaker Blaine show such a
preference for the correspondents of the So
called Independent pressH Would it not
be better to stick to ones friends instead of
conciliating ones enemies2- Galfsx-ha 3
similar experience two years ago. A word
TO the wise, &c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-19
BUTTER.

DUTTER.-FROM NEW YORK DIARIES
ID and creameries direct, selected for fine Table
BUTTER. The trade supplied At the lowest mar
febi7-ff H5s-l7sS Penna. ave. northwest.
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THE RELATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES
To THE DISTRICT

The District Tax Bill is the special order
for consideration in the House tonight,
and as there was, during the debate on
Monday last, a wide divergence of views
with respect to the amount of expenditure
that should be borne by the United States
and the District respectively, we print be-
low the views of Senators Allison and
Morrill,, of Maine, as expressed in debate
in the Senate on the District bill on FRI
day last These remarks were made. pri-
marily, upon the question of suffrage in
the District, but they are also very peril
nent to the question of relative expendi-
ture. Senator Allison takes the broad
ground of leyying a reasonable tax, and
then appropriating q sufficient sum to
make up the amount necessary to the
economical administration of the govern
ment, retaining the control of expenditure
in the United States. Mr.. Allison thinks
the sum necessary for this purpose, on the
estimate of the Commissioners, to be at
least one and a-half millions of dollars,
and Mr.. Nor rill argues very forcibly that
the assumption of Jurisdiction requires
that the Government shall stand response
BILE for whatever is done here, and, there
fore, shall control the affairs of the Dis
trict absolutely. This position, which
cannot be successfully controVerted, If put
into practice, begets responsibilities upon
the part of citizens which cannot be hon
orably avoided. If the General Govern
ment is to bear this burden in equal pro-
portions, the citizens must respond
promptly in the payment of their taxes.
We trust, therefore, that the proposed
amendment to the tax bill, to postpone the
sale Of property for delinquent taxes until
September next, will not prevail 1t viii
only serve 10 cripple the finances Of the
District and teach some of our wealthy
non.tax paying people the idea that if the
Government helps pay, they can be in
different about paying. That sort of thing
won't answer. This matter is to be set
tied upon equitable principles, and it is an
ancient principle in equity law that he
who demands equity must first himself do
equity. The following are the brief
speeches referred to:
MR.. ALLIsoN's REMARKS.
Mr.. Allison. l intend to vote for the amend
ment proposed by the Senator from California.
believe that if this bill is to pass, 1t ought to
pass with majority of these Commissioners
under the control and direction of the Govern
does contemplate beyond question that the ex-
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LOTTERIES.
ANOTHER
ORTUNITY

TO INVEST A FEW DOLLARS, WITH POSI-
BILE RETURNS OF THOUSANDS, Is OFFERED
BY THE POSTFOEEMENT OF THE PUBLIC
LIBRARY OF KENTUCKY To THE nth OF
FEBRUARY NEXT OF THEIR FIFTH AN }
LAST CON CERT AND DRAWING. THE MAN
AGEMENT ARE PLEDGED TO THE RETURN
OF THE MONEY IF THE DRAWING SHOULD
NOT COME OFF AT THE DAY NOW AP-
POINTED.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE.

DRY GOODS, &C.,
BR0DHEAD & co.
Oaer Their Entire Stock at Greatly
Reduced Prices.
They quote:
New York Mills ~ Bleached Cottons, II cents
WGmsutta a. Bleached Cottons, Is cents.
Androscoggin "a Bleached Cottons, TX cents.
Pnlow-case "a COttons, full width, Is cents and
sheeting Cottons, 81, 81 and IO-4, 90 cents and
dress Goods OF all kinds reduced full per cent,
Black Lyons SIX IS cts. to So per yard, includ-
ing Guinet Bellon's celebrated makes.
Black French Cashmeres, 20 cents and upwards.
Black Drap De Etc, 81. Is to o, Lupin's goods.)
Black AlpacAs and MohAirs OF the best known
makes, Is cents and upwards.
Prints, 81 cents and upwards. A few beautiful
Cambric-anished Linen pattern Prints at cents,
Hip gore Corsets, in boxes, 50 cents.
sIlk Clicked Balbriggan Hose, ss5 q box, worth
Elegant s-button Paris Kids, in street and party
Linen Table Damask, 50 cents to sI.5s per yard.
Ladies' and Gents Underwear and Gents Shirts,
Collars aud Cuffs Of the latest styles and best
makes Fl ON Is to per cent; below former prices.
fullest value for their money, will not fall to all at
BR0DHEAD q CO.'S,
12O5 street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth.
feblS IT
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Whole tickets, go; halves, s25; tenth, or each
coupon, IS; II whole tickets 500.
For Tickets or Information, Address,
THO. 4. BRAAiETTE. AGENT and Manager,
Louisville, KY.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
S 80 no TGxP PET or THE DIS
~ TRICT OF COLUMBIA.

~ TO TAXPAYERS or THE DIS
~ TRICT OF COLUMBIA.
COLLECTORS OFFICE,
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, I
WASHINGTON, d. O., FEB. IA, 1875.
The act OF Congress approved June %, 1874, I'M
posing taxes upon real estate in the District OF
ydes that sit shall be the duty OF the Collector OF
Taxes TO prepare complete list Of all taxes and
property upon which the same assessed in ar
rears on the first day Of March next, and shall,
District.n ---.- -
This provision, BY the terms Of said act, applies
to unpaid taxes OF the year 1915, well as all
other taxes in arrears.
-Four per cent. penalty Is added to the Is74-75
taxes during this present month.
On the first day OF March the penalty viii be i've
per cent.
All who have taxes to pay are admonished by the
facts above stated to pay them this month, and
thus per cent, and also save the costs in
JOHN +. COOK,
febi3-dtfebH Collector, ID. @.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-19

TIE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, HAS 4
LARGER CIRCULATION THAN ANY OTHER
FORMING PAPER IN THE DISTRICT OF Co
LUMBLA,
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W. s. ROOSE,


Clears and Tobacco,
MO. 1888 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Near Thirteenth street,
wholesale dealer In Imported and Manufacturer
the Cactus, La Manola, La Roose
and stockton Cigars.
The trade supplied direct from the factory at the
very lowest New York and Baltimore prices.
Orders LETT at the following hotels WIN be
promptly attended to. where persons can also get
their Cigars It slight advance overt Wholesale
prlce: WIllard's, Metropolitan and imperial ho-
tells; B. French Queen, st. James; N j. HnlmAn,
st. Cloud; Woodh Jury = Co., st. George; Jordan
q Gordon, owen House. deci5-Sm
UIHB ARTIFICIAL STONE COMPANY
IL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMA
are prepared TO supply At short notice, Thing fos
Vesfibules. Sidewalks, footwayB, and Curling, IN
House and Lawn. Steps, and Pistforms; houses
fronted; cellar walls and flooring cemented 70 en-.
clude damDnesg; Kitchens and areas cemented and
mnoe perfectly dry, and . sure preventive against
the Intrusion Of rats, insects, &c., and all other
work executed for which Portland Cement. ID
sdapted, Our portland Cement becomes IN . 1sW
DAYS superior 70 any Of the marbles natural stone
IN common use, and u an admirable imitation Of
either marble or stone; Il more durable, and In.
creases its crushing reGitAnee with age. fs beauty
,aaS-9 N. RSssII oaiSlsa1 a1sSss
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BOARDING

COL d NORTHWEST.-GOOD BOARD AND
OOI ROOMS, At 63l D street northwest, at
moderate rates. feI7-tf
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THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN is published every
morning Sundays excepted) at the southwest cor
ner ofThirteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue
cents per month.
Mail subscribers, postage paid, $500 per year;
e4.OO for six months, and 500 for three months
Terms invariably in advance.
RATES OF ADVERTISING:
Twenty-Five cents per line. Advertisements
under the head Of For Sale Rent, =" ''Wanted, "
s'Lost and Found, - and PERSONA" twelve and
AhAlf cents per line.
A~Au communications, whether on business or
for publication, should be addressed to WIN. j.
hURTAGH, Proprietor, HATIcNAL REPUBLICAN,
Washington, D. G.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-19

R~ALL THE COUGH MEDICINEs,
Cod Liver OILS, Troches, &c at the Tenn
pie Drug Store. now
R~DRUG6, CHEMICALS, PERFUME
BS ries, Pomades, Toilet Articles &c, At low.
est rates, at TEMPLE DRUG STORE.
~wRAPPING PAPER FOE SALE
~ at this once,
R~HOMEOPATHI
~ specifics at the TEMPLE DRUG STORE,
corner i and Ninth streets.
N~LEGAL AND OTHER BRIEFS
kS PRINTED AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE
1.-THE REPUBLICAN JOB OFFICE. no12-n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-19

Owing to the recent heavy decline In prices OF
DRY GOODS, &C.,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-19

FRIDAY MORNINGS, EXTRAORDINARY 10, 1875.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-19

rs pursuits or civil service Positions can be
secured at the WAshin gton Business College.
While scores OF Incompetent persons in this COM
munity can scarcely procure bread, and hundreds
can earn only pittance, the demand for the vAlua
Bile services Of practically educated youths men
and women far exceeds the supply. A large num-
Der Of students are making Arrangements 70 enter
the Business College for fB5. For particulars call
at the institute on, corner Of Seventh and streets
northwest, address for circular, Il. G SPENCER,
President. de29-tf
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GROCERIES.
q. G. CORNWELL & SONS,

Have the LARGEST STOCK and CHOICEST
quality Of FAMILY GROCERIES to be found
sonth OF New York, and do as large RETAIL
GROCERY TRADE any house In this country.
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RS|TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
rs OFFICE COMP rROLhGR OF -
WASHINGTON, D. c., February 8, ISIS.
The circulating notes of 1.-THE First National
Bank OF Utah, ~ Salt Lake City, and 1.-THE Gibson
County National Bank OF Princeton Indiana,
Will be redeemed upon presen tAtiOn at the Treasury
Of the United States In the city Of Washington,
fes-SOt Comptroller Of the Currency.
R~ IRVING CIRCULATING Ii.
~ BRARY and Reading Room, No. go T
street northwest, Washington, d. G. The patron
age OF the public is respectfully solicited. Ja5Olm
~ ALL THE PATENT AND PRO-
~ prietary Medicines for sale at COUGH
Inns TEMPLE DRUG STORE. JanI2
E not . E.
During the interruption to navigation Of the
Potomac river two trains will leave the Baltimore
and Potomac railroad depot at ll:3S D. mum
ming through to Richmond and points South.
jaI2-tf General PASSENGER Agent.
YET PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY
~ compounded at COUGHLIN'S TEMPLE
DRUG STORE, Masonic Temple. janI2
RN~CURRENT AND BACK NUMBERS
~ Of the DAILY AND WEKKLY NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN,, and all other city papers, can be OBJ
tanned from j. BRAD. ADAMS, StAtioner and
News Dealer, under st. Cloud hotel, corner Of y
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WANTS.

NEW AND SEOOND-HAND-ONE PRICE
IN only. New clothing sold At very reasonable
prices. Selected stock Of secondhand clothing very
cheap, at JUsTH'S, s1s D street, between Sixth
and Seventh northwest. Branch store, LIS Z
street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth NV. Jys
:" ANTE D-SECOND-HAND FURNI-
w ture, Bedclothes, Secondhand Clothing, and
Boots and Shoes. viii pay the highest cash prices.
Orders BY mail promptly attended to, by h. COLE
MAN q CO., No. s06, corner Of Tenth street and
PennsvlvaniA avenue. 3p25-1V
EUREKA EMPLOYMENT OFFICE. sls
II street. Residence, Eureka House, HI3 K
street, between Connecticut avenue and Eigh-
janis MRS. LOUISE @. BUTLER.
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a o r s A L E .

have for sale all classes ofBRICK and FRAME
HOUSES, situated in some Of the most desirable
who may desire to purchase.
Squares and Lots Of all descriptions can be bought
at reasonable rates.
Houses for rent; loans negotiated; bonds and all
classes ef district securities bought and sold;
rents collected; In prov ell and unim proved prop
wanted
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1875-03-17
NOTICE

nURING MY ABSENCE i HEREBY
~ appoint John 5. Capron my agent to
transact business for me.
fel0-lm VI. ID. FOLEf