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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22
THE TAX ON SPIRITS.

Western members of Congress are max
ing strenuous opposition to the proposed
increase of tax upon spirits. In this course
we think they are unnecessarily earnest
1t is estimated about thirty per cent Of the
manufactured article is used for scientific
and manufacturing purposes, and seventy
per cent. is consumed as beverage in one
shape or another. But we are aware that
a very large proportion of the alcohol and
French spirits which are nominally used in
the interest Of science and philosophy, and
for compromising medicines and remedies
of various kinds, find their way into bitters,
wines and elixirs, &c. Distilled spirits
must be denominsted q superfuity, an IN
natural stimulant of the same nature as
opium, hasheesh, morphine and the like,
but milder in poisonous effect, which are
used for the purpose of making drafts upon
the future, and thus aiding in the enjoy
ment Of a fast life. They cannot be classed
as necessities. These spirits have borne q
quotation during the past three years in
our wholesale markets, upon the average,
Of about one dollar per gallon. This price
includes taxes of seventy cents upon each
gallon of proof spirits or spirits under proof
The retailer, or rectifer, or compounder
takes these spirits and adds say twenty-five
per cent. water, and certain oils, colorings,
and fiavorings, all of them inexpensive but
designed to "sge" the spirits, that is, mel
low them, and they are finally sold to gen.
tlemen over first-class bar at fifteen cents
drink, which amounts to, including the
water and other materials added in reduc-
ing and compromising, to something over
thirteen dollars per gallon.
Now, is it not supremest folly to say that
a luxury so highly esteemed by the Ameri-
can people that they will pay twelve to
thirteen hundred per cent profit to the
traffic upon it, will not bear another thirty
cents gallon taxi Why, there are seventy
drinks in the gallon, and the proposed in
crease is only half cent drink. 1t will
not increase the retail price farthing. The
worst that can be said of it is that it will
compel the manufacturers to advance twelve
or fifteen dollars more per barrel upon the
article when they take it out of bond and
put it upon the market. And this can be
obviated by putting it out in smaller lots
and with greater frequency. This outcry
against the proposed increase Of tax upon
whisky is simply ridiculous when the sub.
ject is analysed and viewed In its proper
light
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22
THE LOUISIANA POLICY.

We hear so frequently that the Louisiana
policy of the Administration meets with the
disapproval of the people at large that we
have taken the trouble to examine the files
of our exchanges to ascertain the tone of
public sentiment as reflected by the opin-
ions expressed in the columns of the Re-
publican press of the country. Among
those newspapers in whose columns we
find an unqualified approval of the late
message of the President regarding Louis
lana affairs are the following:
St. Louis Daily Globe, Mo.
st. Louis Democrat, Mo.
Pittsburg Gazette, Pa.
Pittsburg Commercial, Pa.
The Press, Philadelphia, Pa.
AH-Ddy City Item, Philadelphia, Pa.
EOsning Telegraph, Pittsburg Pa.
The Gazette, Pittston, Pa.
Chicago EOeHing Journal, Ill.
Chicago Inter Ocean, Ill.
Chicago Tribune, I'll.
Waukegan Weekly Gazette, Ill.
Baltimore County Union, Towsontown,
Md.
Brooklyn Union, n. Y.
Buffalo Commercial AdOertissr, N. Y,
Buffalo Ezpress, N. Y.
New York Times, N. Y.
New York Commercial AdUertiser, NJ
The Press, Albany, N. Y.
The Weekly Times, Oswego, N. Y.
Orange County Press, Middletown, NY.
The Daily SGratogidn, N. Y.
Daily State Gazette, Trenton. N. ].
West Jersey Press, Camden, N. j.
Worcester Spy, Mass.
Haverhill Gazette, Mass.
The Commonwealth, Boston, Mass.
Boston Journal Mass.
San Francisco Chronicle, Cal.
Spirit Of the Times, San Francisco, Cal.
Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Ohio.
Daily Ohio State Journal, Columbus,
Ohio.
Toledo Blade, Ohio.
Daily Courier, Lafayette, Ind.
Kansas City Journal Mo.
New Orleans Republican, La.
The Grand Era, Baton Rouge, La.
IeTrtt0TIaE Enterprise, virginia City,
Nevada.
Sentinel and Republican, Mifiintown,
Pa.
The Era, Raleigh, N. G.
The New Berne Weekly Times, N. C.
Norwich Bulletin, Conn.
Providence Journal, R. 1.
The State Sentinel, Dover, Del
Allegan Journal, Mich.
The Graphic, N. Y.
NeD North State, n. G.
Madison State Journal, Wis.
Sentinel Wis.
San Antonio Express, Texas.
Kansas City Journal Of Commerce, Mo.
Troy Times, N. Y.
Syracuse Journal, N. Y.
Little Rock Republican, Ark.
State Journal, Montgomery, Ala, and
many others.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22
ARKANSAS,

An Open Letter to William Cullen Bryant.
LITTLE ROCK, ARK, Feb. 16, 1876.
Hon. William Cullen Bryant, Editor Esp York
Evening Post:
SIR In the Post of the 10th you have an
article on "The Presidents New Policy" in
which you attempt to discuss the situation In
Arkansas. Did suppose you would publish
reply to that article in the Post, would send
it to you, but fearing that it might be sent to
that editorial ultima thule, the waste-basket,
prefer to give 1t to the public through the
columns of another paper. / said Enat you
ATTEMPTED" to discuss the Arkansas question.
By this do not mean to cast any doubt upon
your capability to discuss any question upon
which you are properly informed, but to show
you that your information is not reliable, and
that, therefore, your inductions are necessarily
incorrect. 1t is exceedingly painful to see
man of your known and acknowledged ability
misled and deceived, and trusting that It is
only because you are deceived as to facts that
you come to incorrect conclusions, 1 shall en-
deavor to correct your knowledge, thus giving
you the opportunity to make proper deduc-
tons.
In your attempt to state the facts you show
yourself entirely ignorant of them, and there
fore incapable of arguing from your incorrect
premises to correct conclusions. You state
that "before 1872 Brooks was one of the par
tisans of Mcclure, Dorsey, Clayton and their
associates" This is not true. Brooks was
one of the leaders of the Republican party and
split that organization in 1870, heading with
Senator Rice one wing, while Clayton and Nc
Clure led the other. Brooks was nominated
by his wing of the Republican party and in
dorsed by the Democrats. As you say, che
undoubtedly received majority Of the votes"
This has been proven in court and before the
Congressional committee, as you will see BY
both the majority and minority reports. You
say that "the constitution of 1868 made the
Legislature of Arkansas the sole judge Of
the election of Governor" This is not so. The
constitution, article g. section 10, says that the
returns for Governor and other executive Off
GERS shall Fbe sealed up and directed to the
presiding officer of the Senate, who, during the
first week of the session, shall open and publish
the same in presence of the members there as
sembled." The Legislature had no more to
do with counting the votes than you have
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22

IT is NOW understood that the Democrats
in the Senate have agreed to make deter
mined fight against the passage of any
partisan measure" that may be introduced
as the result of Republican caucus agree
ment. In palmer words, they will attempt
to defeat by the customary methods of pro-
longed discussion, all legislation intended
to restore the rights and privileges Of cid-
zenship to the Republicans Of the South.
1t is to be hoped that the Republican mem
bers of that body will have pluck enough 10
put the physical endurance of their oppo-
nents to the severest test. 1t is their duty
to exhaust every resource in efforts to Sc
cure the passage of remedial measures.
The country expects it of them, and will be
disappointed if that expectation is not real
lied
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22

THE City of Picking sailed on Saturday
from San Francisco for Hong Kong, carry
ing number of frst-class passengers, Eng
lish and American, together with twenty
four bags of mail matter. The Toxic has
arrived at Panama en- route for San Fran
cisco, having made one of the best passages
on record, forty-two days out from TH'
York. A special dispatch from San Fran
cisco, which we print this morning, gives
the details of the departure of the Picking.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22

SUPPOSE the contract between the Gov
eminent and the Pacific Mail Company
should be abrogated, and the consequent
depreciation of the stock place it within
the power of an English company to buy
up the line, as has been seriously proposed
in London, we would not have single
ship of fitting capacity to use as transport
in carrying troops, and the same English
company would be apt to teach US a lesson
in the way of charges for carrying the
mails, which would make us regret the
hasty, ill-advised action of the House of
Representatives
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22

OUTLAW REID feels safe. The rigorous
execution of the law in New York city for
the prevention of cruelty to animals has
resulted in the imprisonment of an indis-
Greet individual who killed cat
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22
DIED..

GIBSON.-0n the 18th instant, WIN. FRANCIS
GIBSON, the youngest son of Governor West and
Martha Jane Gibson, aged four years, ten months
and tw civ e days.
His funeral Will take place from his fathers resi-
dence, l425 street, this aftern Don at 2 O'Clock
GUNNELL.-Suddenly, on the morning OF the
2lst instant, HENRY ID. GUENELL, in the seventy
fourth year OF his age.
The funeral will take place from his late resi-
dence, 4sl street southW est, at D. m, Tuesday
I'd. Friends Of the family are invited to attend.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22
RP TO TAXPAYERS OF THE DIS.
~ TRICT OF COLUMBIA.
COLLECTORS OFFICE

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 7
WASHINGTON, d. c., FEB. Ii, 1875.
The act OF Congress approved June 20, 1874, i'm
posing taxes upon real estate In the District OF
ytdes that t shall be the duty Of the Collector Of
Taxes 70 prepare complete list OF all taxes and
property upon which the same are assessed in ar
rears on the first day Of March next, and shall,
within ten days thereafter publish the same, with
the notice Of sale In newspaper published in said
District.n
This provision, BY the terms OF said act, applies
to unpaid taxes of the year lsT4-T5 as well as all
other taxes In arrears.
taxes during this present month.
On the first day or March the penalty will 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 save per cent. and also the costs in
- JOHN +. COOK,
febl3-dtfebI Collector, ID. @.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

c G n O. az n C~CSo CS0CTrGIGGGS III
rs members of Western Star Lodge 1850, G..
U. U. OFF,, are hereby notified to meet at Odd
Fellows hall, Georgetown, ID. c., on TUESDAY,
the sd inst, at L. O'Clock, m. TO attend the fu.
neral of our deceased brother, NELSON WATERS.
All members of sister lodges In good standing are
frateInallY invited.
WILLIAM WRIGHT, N. G.,
pfa
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22

THE ACT OF July, 1872, which provide
that unexpended appropriations shall be
covered into the Treasury, should be re-
Gpealed at tne present session of Congress.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22
~TEMPERANCE MEETING1J0NA.

line M. Z. church, corner OF Ninth a I'D streets
northwest. on "WEDNESDAY EVENING, Febru-
ary a at 1850 O'Clock. uAder the spices of PIo-
neer Council, No. l, Sons Of Jonadab, to Nh lch
the members OF the Order and the public generally
and other gentlemen prominent In the cause will
address the meeting. Members OF the Order are
requested to appear In RegAlia. The exercises will
be with vocal and instrumen tai music.
GEORGE W. McLANE,
fe22-3t -rStar1 Chairman Com Arr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22
3. W. Reed & Sons,
FANCY GROCERS,
I214 T STREET NV,

store The price we GUARANTEE to Be as low
as any other hrstelass house.
A PRICOTS, Grapes, Plums, and Cages from
RUTTER, New York print-Psach, Apple and
ToFFEE, fresh Roasted and Ground, at old
~ prices. No advance.
~ Quava MarmaIade.
ENGLISH Pickles,
CARINA, Maizena,, Rice,
[RAPEs-Ms,.I1sIiSsu Flour and Oatmeal
HERBs-sago, SsESry, -, r,
ITALIAN Paste, Maccsro1i
TELLIEs-Guava, GgEFspt, Co.,,
KEEP your accounts ~
= EMoN, Vanilla ''''-'
MUsTARDs-Amerioap, English H., c..-,,
HRANGEs-Havana, Ti9Iida, -
OUNCES from Oalifof FL TIN,
DICE, Sage, Barley,
SOUPs-TOmatO. Beet, Chicken,
nlEAS Of China
u and Japan.
TRBANA and CatsWbs
" Wines.
ETABLES-Asparagus, Tomatoes,
Trufles and Ohamplgnons.
UYINES-1mportsd
" and Domestic.
Vx ALEs-Bass and
a Fosters BottlIng.
you can save money
and get
STTACTLY what you want by going to B. ".
"a REED SONS. I214 Street. febl-5m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22
- PARLOR ENTERTAINME0T.-

kS The Ba'mecide Club, composed of guests OF
Mrs. Stoekham's, on FOur-And-A- half street, gave
their fourth complimentary entertainment on Fri
day evening, and succeeded admirably in impress
ing their large and select audience with their
dramatic ability by their rendition Of that ludI-
crous farce, 1.-THE Two BuZZArds; or, whitehall at
Greenwich" Amer the performance, which lasted
about an hour, signor Fecchio TiraturacciOIa with
his two able assistants, Smith and Brown, S'dis-
coursed sweet harm0ny'' for the delectatlon ofthe
admirers as well as the deYotees OF Terpsichore,
while over all beamed the radiant smiles OF the
genial, jolly and exemplary hostess, making the
evening" entertainment one long to be remem-
bered by all wLo had the good fortune to particle
nate.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22
PIANOS AND ORGANS.

NNSNNNNONN-NON-NNN0 NNNJNNONNNNNONONO
GARD THE UNDERSIGNED TAKE
~ pleasure in announcing to their friends and the
No. R3 Eleventh. street, near Pennsylvania ave-
nue., continues the sole sgency for our Pianos, and
that none but the above drm Is authorized to Sc L
our Pianos for Washington, Georgeto Sn, Alexan-
dria and vicinity, and will be thankful for con-
tinuance OF the patronage so literally bestowed In
the past on the Knabe Pianos.
Piano Mandatory, No. 81 West Baltimore street,
Baltimore, and No. liz Fifth avenue, New York.
feb6-3m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22
LOST AND FOUND.

oOO~OO~~NNONOOOoOI0ONOOO NONONOOON~NOO~0OOOON0N
Clio REWARD-LOST ON SATURDAY
SD1O afternoon. February %, on Seventh
street, between Post once department and Mar
ket Space, Russian leather pocket book, contain
ing, In money, about SIS, and . lot OF valuable
paper. The Under win receive the above reward
by returning the same to Messrs. Johnson 3 COlly,
No. III Market Space. feE2'
o0n REWARD-LOST ON THE EVEN
CD1O ING Of the nth instant, on Fourteenth
street, street, Fifteenth street. Lady's gold
breastpIn, The finder will receive the above re-
ward by leaving the same at this Office. febI9-2t'
r OST-ON MONDAY AFTERNOON, FEB
II RUARY IS between Second and Third
streets, on street, q handsome SEAL SKIN
MUFF, with cord and tassel. and inside a leather
card case with initials OF J. Y. c.. filed with
visiting cards. The finder will be suitably re-
warded by leaving 1t at the ONCE OF Willard's
Hotel. Iel6-I
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FOR SALE.

Wv N4AAA21s
E0R sAGETHE S0OG01TT4ERN f Part OF
1s lot Is in square Sts 81 fronting Is feet ON New
by small frame Of two rooms; loo. East part
northwest, BY depth OF 50; is Improved by small
frame Of four rooms; price, 81 per foo. An eligi-
Virginia Avenue and D street; 50 cents per foot.
THOs. E. WAGeAMAN, 5ls Seventh street.
fe22-Iy
ENOR sALE-A FARM OF $50 ACRES, 200
4 Of which are well adapted for the cultivation
of tobacco, corn, wheat, rye, oats, &C. The bal
proyements consist of one cottage, located on a
high elevation. and commanding hne view OF the
rate from the house meat, Ice and poultry house;
double granary. large corn-house, stable for ten
and apple orchard. The farm is located Is miles
from Washington, in Prince Georges county,
miles Of steamboat 96n landing and EajrEa5 Dept
Real Estate Broker, 2i2 Penn. avenue east,
fe22-Mw&FSt Capitol Hill.
ENOR SALE-A SMALL BUT BEAUTIFUL
II TRACT OF LAND, near Brentwood, imme-
side city limits Containing fffecn acres, more or
less. Comfortable frame house on premises. For
''' "''' @pP-' NOURsE & MIDDLETON,
febls-2t tstar&Chronb 6l3 Fifteenth street.
EOR SALE-THE STOCK OF A BOOK,
the best in the town. Business good and profits
large. Owner has other business. which Is the only
This is an Opportunity seldom sdorded. Address
for particulars, giving right name.
feb1S-3t" 6. s., Republican Office.
EOR SALE. CHEAP-TW BRIOK
II houses, nine rooms each, all modern improve
ments; two frame houses with gas. Apply to K.
9. STEVENS, 625 Seventh street northwest, at 9,
Il or O'Clock. fel6-TuThS2w
EOR SALE.-HOUSES, NO. 93s P STREET,
~ $500; s1s street, 81, 500; $40 street,
g. 800; W7 N street, SIS 0OO, and large number OF
others in all parts Of the city. z; J. SWEET,
fe4-G 5l1 Seventh street.
DARE CHANCE TO OBTAIN BUSINESS
IL PROPERTY ON SEVENTH STREET
AT A GREAT SACRIFICE.
/ am authorized to sell STORE and DWELLING
No. 1913 Seventh street northwest at great sacri
fee, If applied for soon. Owner determined to sell.
NJ. NJ. ROHRER,
fe2-l5t 513 Seventh street.
TOR SALE.
have for sale all classes ofBRICK and FRAME
HOUSES, situated in some OF the most desir able
locations Capitol Hill, At prices to suit those
Whomay desire to purchase.
Squares and Lots Of all descriptions can be bought
Houses for rent; loans negotiated; bonds and all
classes eff District securities bought and sold;
rents collected; improved and uRimproVed prop
JOHN ]. EVANS
REAL ESTATE BROKER,
No. 21z Pennsylvania avenue east,
Ja30-S, Tu, Th6m Capitol Hill.
ENOR SALE-A NEW COTTAGEHOUSE, AT
II LIE Droit Park, containing seven a rooms and
cellar, water and gas. House SOx32. Lot contain
ing S 443 feet; front, s01sl deep Price s. 5OO Ap
ply at JOHN G. GALATIANS Paint Store, cor
ner Of Twelfth street and Pennsylvania avenue
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22

ENIRST-CLASS BLACK DRESS COATS,
II almost new, for sale or hire, at ''JUSTH'S,n
SIG street northwest, between Sixth and Seventh
n. B:-Costly Silk Dress, very cheap.
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BIRTHDAY.-

BS The proceedings of the Association of the
Oldest Inhabitants on Monday, the I'D OF Febru-
airy, II be appropriate to the day. The meeting
will be held in the Aldermen's Room, west wing
City Hall, at O'Clock p. M, and members will
please be punctual in attendance. Persons, not
members, who may attend, ladies ami gentlemen,
will receive q cordial welcome.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
febeO-2t IChRon. q Star I'll
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Ellen best Family per sack .............,s, N
Golden Hill Family, per sack .-.....,2 IN
burnt Mills Family at lowest rates.
Isaac WenRer's Family at Lowest rates
A. Ross Ray S Family at lowest rates.
COOKS Delight, choice family, per sack.....2O
choicest Extra, per sack .............,,.,... / x
OnOlce E4Lra, per 1
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FOR SALE OR RENT.

EOR SALE OR RENT.-OWNERS OF I'M
II proved or unimproved REAL ESTATE on
Capitol HILL who desire to sell mt, Will find IL
to their interest to call upon HESTER, HlNCk-
LEY & CO., at their Real Estate office on Capitol
Hill. Earnest and Ylgilant attention will be given
TO all sales that may be lntrusted to their custody
The interest OF the property-holder VIII be faith
fully cared for.
Real Estate, Note and Money Brokers,
10 First st. southeast, Capitol Hill.
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SOAPS.
ono LILO UOR 81

Guiding ali OF G. B. Jewell's celebrated bran
and fine assortment Of Colgate & Co.'s 10
Soaps, at low rates.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22
FLOUR
IN D Lie U o ST.

A choice article Of genuine New Orleans ysyx
on hand, as also other lower grades. Prices low
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22

WeALL THE COUGH MEDICINES,
~ Cod Liver OILS, Troches, &c at the Tenn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22
= 7 n U H >.
mo LIQUORSl

Rock Candy Drips, Hotel Drips, Silver DrIps
Amber Drips, Golden Slrup, &C., &c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22

n~DR A. PRATT, GRADUATE OF
~ Ohio College OF Dental Surgery. ~ sew.
enth street east side, bet. ID ana Z, Few DOOR
UouIn Of odd Fellows' Hall, Warrington. Gas used
IN extracting Teeth. Teeth n . set, either jaw
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22

ENOR SALE-A NEW COTTAGEHOUSE,A AT
II LIE DroIt Park, containing seven "a rooms and
cellar, water and gas. House 3Ox32- Lot contain
ing 443 feet; front, so1si deep Price o. 500. Ap-
ner Of Twelfth street and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. Kew to be had next door. nOZl-3n :
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street and PennSylVan
ITO be had next door.
WANTS.
N~-N.O.O-OIN1OSOSOJN.N.N-

"ANTED.-EVERY LADY AND GEN
w TLEMAN having wearing apparel Of any
description which they wish cleaned or dyed In the
best manner, upon short notice and reasonable
terms. to bri ng or send them to W. II. WHEAT
LEY'S, or. If they cannot do that, to send their
address and they will be waited upon at their resi-
in the District
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22

NEW AND SECOND-HAND-ONE PRICE
IN only. New clothing sold at very reasonable
prices Selected stock OF clothing, very
cheap, at JUSTH'S, 619 D street, between Sixth
and Seventh northwest. Branch store, 1915
street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth NV. jys
{" ANT D-SECOND-HAND FURNI-
w ture, Bedclothes, Secondhand Clothing, and
Orders by mail promptly attended to, by h. COLE
MAN CO., No. 9S6, corner Of Tenth street and
Pennsvlvania avenue. Sp25-1Y
TUREKA EMPLOYMENT OFFICE, els
II T street. Residence, Eureka House, NIB K
street, between Connecticut avenue and Eigh-
janis - MRS. LOUISE @. BUTLER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-22

IoNDAY Observation-Disclosures, 1876.