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National Republican., 1875-06-25
Is VIRGINIA RANKRnprr

In an article printed some weeks since,
entitled "The Mistake OF Virginians," 4" we
stated that the State was practically bank
rupt, and trembling upon the verge of re-
pudiation. This was simply alleged as a
matter of fact, and we then proceeded to
point out some of the causes which had led
to such deplorable condition of the affairs
of State wealthy in natural resources al
most beyond comparison. We asserted
that the credit and honor of Virginia might
have been protected by the proper and ju-
dicious employment of her labor. 1t VS.
held that the intelligence of the State
sought to depress and degrade manual
labor as unworthy employment for gentle
men, and that when skilled and intelligent
labor was attracted to the State from abroad
it was patronized and disgusted by being
constantly pelted with immense superiority
of birth and blood over genius and indus
try. Finding neither congeniality nor ap-
probation in Virginia, it sought other
localities. Allusion was made to the fact
that negro labor, in which the State was so
rich, was exceedingly initiative, and might
have been made largely productive if it
had been supplied with proper examples of
free labor for imitation. These it was ne.
cessary to import, because there was none
of native growth. But, had the system of
free labor been properly inducted, encour-
aged and protected, it might have doubled
or trebled the tax-paying capacity of the
land owners of the State. In few years
more the common school system estab-
lished by the Republicans would have edu.
Gated the labor into degree of intelligence
which would have again doubled its value.
Instead of making a strong endeayor in
this line, we pointed to the fact that the
land owners of the State had generally pur-
sued course directly opposite. The re-
suit attained had been general bankruptcy,
individual and corporate, or collective and
virtual reputation of ante bellum debts.
These observations were not kindly re-
ceived by our contemporaries in the Old Do
minion. Indeed, there is a certain class of
journalists there who rarely appreciate any
thing true spoken to the disparagement Of
the State. But they will never attempt to
disprove what Is said OF them truly.
Knowing they cannot successfully chal-
Ienge the truth of an unsavory allegation,
they have short method of branding it
lie, and threatening its utterer with coat
of tar and feathers if they ever get hold of
him upon the sacred SOIL" In view of
this latter proposition, ex-Secretary Nc
Culloch is to be congratulated that he is
far away across the briny deep, for al
though he gilds the pill with dattery and
complimentary illusions to a chivalric and
cavalier ancestry, he still administers the
dose of bankruptcy and reputation and
dIshonor in view so plain and practical
that the "wayfaring man, though fool, "
may understand it. He takes the pains
even 10 couple his own State of Indiana
with Virginia in her disgrace in order that
his structures may fall more lightly
II have spoken of Indiana in my last letter,
National Republican., 1875-06-25
AN EGRKaInus ASS

A so-called great metropolitan Journal
boastful of the assumed pre-eminence of its
so-called Intellectual Department. gravely
announced to its readers a few days ago
that ''the State Department is acting wisely
"in hurrying forward detachment of the
"Sioux Commissioners. The spoiled
priest" who wrote that sentence deserves
leather medal, and is entitled to a leading
position on the editorial staff of the New
York Herald, which paper our readers
will Immediately recognize as the one re-
ferred to. "It might even be we'll for the
Commissioners and the State Department
"to endeavor to settle the Indians in the
"Black Hills country, instead of inducing
"them to abandon it to the white man."
continues this integral grinder of the organ
of TIE Central Park wild beasts. Wise be-
yond his years, but not his ears-which
are those of an egregious ass-he continues
in the following strain:
at is time that the policy of determination
hitherto pursued against the red man should
cease, and an honest endeavor be made to civ
ilize the few remaining tribes. The proper
Way to proceed would be to give up the absurd
powers. What they need is the strong hand
of paternal government, aiding and protect
ing them in their first steps toward civilization.
1t has been frequently urged, with much show
of reason, that tine proper course TO pursue
| would be to induce the Indians to adopt pas
toral life, and so gradually wesn them from
the wild life they at present lead. 1t might
repay the countryt to make this pastoral expert
ment in the Black Hills, where all the condi-
tions necessary to success seem to exist"
Now the fact is the merest tyro in jour
nalism, or the most casual reader Of current
events, must know that the Interior De-
partment, and not the State Department,
has sole control of the management of In
dianaffairs, and that the famous Peace Policy
OF the Administration, inaugurated more
thansix years ago, asintended, and did eff.
fectually put an endto "the policy of exter.
mination." 1t is also well known that the
efforts of the Administration have all along
been concentrated upon attempts to induce
the Indians to adopt the methods and man
ners of civilization. At the same time the
main obstacle in the way of a complete real
ization of this policy has been the inane, if
Rot insane, howlings and opposition of such
Journals as the Herald, which paper, when
General Candy was murdered by the No
docs, insisted that all the Indian tribes of
the plains should he exterminated without
delay. But this is simply Of piece with
its characteristic ignorance and consistency.
1t would not be surprising to find in its
columns some day denunciation of the
Navy Department because it has failed to
negotiate and complete treaty with the
Irish nation, or of the Post Office Depart
ment because it has steadfastly neglected
to settle the fishery difficulties with Cam
ada. But the Herald is a great paper, and
Tom Allen, the pugilist, is its beau ideal of
a statesman.
National Republican., 1875-06-25
He Also Lives in Cincinnati.


Our old anti Beecher friend visits US occa-
sionaIly still. He thinks Beach is the greatest
lawyer in the country, and greater than any in
any other. He says he saw a great many
Beecher men yesterday, and they were all feel
ing "sick."
Beach, this pleasant old gentleman thinks,
is not too long, although Evarts, who spoke
one day less than Beach, was tiresome and
protracted beyond expression. He says Beach
is a very able man, who knows too much to
tire the jury. We find on inquiry that he Is
not absolutely certain that Beecher is going to
be convicted. He is low rather inclined to be-
Eeve that the jury will disagree. This belief
has had an unpleasant effect. He still believes
in an overruling Providence, but his temper is
not so sweet nor his countenance so CHEEKY as
it was. If it should happen that the verdict
was for Beecher his disappointment will be
truly painful to witness. Himself pure, up
right and blameless in life, he has fixed his
hopes and set his heart on having "the great
est preacher of modern times" convicted of
adultery. He will regard 1t as personal sf-
fiction ii he is not.
National Republican., 1875-06-25

A DISCUSSION is going on in the South
regarding the man who fired the last shot
at the Yankees at the close of the late civil
war. One j. Mayrant Smith seems to be
entitled to whatever of credit or honor at
taches to the act. He was q lieutenant of
artillery from Galveston, Texas, and
served under Major o. G. Jones, who COM
manded the Confederate forces at the bat
tie of Casa Blanca, fought for the purpose
of allowing General Slaughter to retreat
with the last organized command of the
Southern armies across the Rio Grande
river at Brownsville. No doubt this discus
sion has been indirectly provoked by the
recent Centennial celebrations in New
England, and it reminds us forcibly of the
duty we owe to our common country to
bury in blackest oblivion every incident
connected with our late sectional un-
pleasantness. AS Americans however,
having one country, one Constitution and
a common future, we must revere the
name of Smith, and the North, South,
East and West will cordially join in doing
honor to the brave soldier of that family,
whose most noble deed is here recorded.
The acts of Southern and Northern SOL
diers, it should be remembered, are our
common heritage. Three cheers for Smith
National Republican., 1875-06-25

"JoHN MoRRIssEY's former profession WAS
that of prize-fghter. His present profession
is that of 4 gambler. There is no secrecy
either about his past or present. He was
plucky in the prize ring, and he is not hypo-
critic about his gambling. But the fact that
he is not ashamed Of his vocation does not
atone for its character, or make it any the less
disgraceful that such man should employ the
intervals Of leisure left bin after the manage
ment of his various gambling houses in under
taking the management of the Democratic
party of New York. If Tammany has either
any pluck or any sense, it will embrace the
present opportunity, and remand Mr.. Norris
sey to a back seat"
The foregoing from the New York
Tribune recalls the old adage about the pot
and the kettle. The young editor of Jay
Gould's organ calls John Morrissey gam
bier. Which is the blacker of the two,
Reid or MOrrissey2
National Republican., 1875-06-25


TYLER.-The funeral of the late DANIEL TY-
LER, ESQ.,, viii be attended at his residence, 1883
Corcoran ST. eet, on Friday, June Is, at O'Clock
p. N.
BIGGs.-On the 9th instant, at 4:3O p. M, JOHN
h. BIGGs, in the forty y-hrst year Of his age.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend MS
funeral from his late residence, No. IL Jefferson
street, Georgetown, to-day CFriday) at 4:3o p. m
TOOMEY.-On the 24th inst, MARY PAULINE,
infant daughter of Dennis and Kate Z. Toomey,
aged hve months.
81 Fifth street northwest, this afternoon at
O'Clock.
.GULICK.-At Hamilton, Va, on the evening of
the 23d instant; the youngest child Of Geo. +. and
Adelaide GulIok.
VANSCIYER.-Ont the 3Sd instant, at $50 p. m,
JOHN Z. VANSCIYER, aged hfty-eiRnt years.
Relatives and friends Of the family are respect
fully requested to attend the funeral from his late
residence 10 Eighth street southwest, this after
noon at O'Clock. k.---'-----
HELPHEEsTINE.-Ont the I'D instant. LILLE,
infant daughter OF Il. 4. and L. 7. Helphenstine,
aged one day. - .-.... ...-.....sy ....r.
HUTCHINS. the 2sd instant, at $50 D. m,
MAMIE IsADORA, aged thirteen days, infant daugh-
ter of John o. and Maggie 4. Hutchins.
HUNT.-On the sd instant, OF consumption,
CHARLES E.sHUNT, aged . yeau and four months
Funeral from st Paul's Episcopal church, Friday
afteTIoSn &C ecloek to which bis friends are re-
''He sleeps in Jesus"
LLOYD.-0n Tuesday, the I'D OF June, at two
O'Clock p. M, at his residence, No. lol9 street
sixth year OF his age
The funeral services will take place from his late
residence, on Friday next, the 2Sth instant, at 3
O'Clock p. m.
National Republican., 1875-06-25
A MEMBER of the Cleveland Common

A MEMBER of the Cleveland Common
Council, in an address before that body,
declared his beliefthat "all the Republicans,
'from the President down, are liars and
'thieveS." That man has brilliant pros
pect before him as soon as the Democratic
party gets into power. No one who can
SO pertinently handle the characteristic ar
guments of that party will then be allowed
to hide his light in the chambers of a Com
mon Council. He will be a Cabinet officer
10 say the least. There is no immediate
prospect, however, Of such a contingency
arising, and his name is not therefore of i'm
mediate public interest
National Republican., 1875-06-25

WHILE admitting the existence of social
and political disorders in the South, there
are thousands of Northern Republicans
who assume to be Indifferent regarding
them and to conveniently declare that it is
"none of their business how things are
in that section. This is the basest kind of
neglect and ingratitude, and the political
organization which submits to the infu-
ences of such feeling deserves defeat. 1t
was the Republican party that originated
the plan Of reconstructing the Southern
States, and in doing so il accepted solemn
obligation to provide for the faithful execu-
ton of its details and the protection of those
who uphold the doctrines Of the party in
all the States.
National Republican., 1875-06-25

GEN. CHARLES w. ROBERTS, the Dem
ocratic candidate to be Governor of Maine,
was one of Fitz John Porter friends at the
second battle of Bull Run, when that indi-
vidual failed to come up to the support of
Gen. Pope. He resigned shortly after that
battle because his promotion did not follow
as the result of his fealty to a traitor. Since
then he has been a chronic sorehead, and
consequently first-class Democratic can
d:date. He ran for Governor some time
ago and was badly beaten, so that he will
not mind it much this time.
National Republican., 1875-06-25

overawe the civil authorities. The advances
made by the Government in its negotiations
with them thus :r have been generous and
conciliatory, the object being to induce
them to accept new quarters in the Indian
Territory, where they may have uuob-
structed opportunities to learn the ways Of
civilization. fthese offers are rejected and
the Indians voluntarily assume the often
sive, as they are reported to have done, the
Government will be compelled to resort to
extreme measures.
National Republican., 1875-06-25

THE harmony of the Democracy is some
thing wonderful to outsiders and appalling
to insiders. In New York they are fight
ing each other for the control of Tammany,
while in Ohio they declare in favor of paper
currency and initiation, and in Maine in
favor of hard money and specie payments
All over the country they are divided on
the question of the right of secession, and
generally are divided on all questions ex-
cept unanimous desire to hold office.
National Republican., 1875-06-25

GOVERNOR TILDEN, of New York, is at
tempting to make capital out of his vetoes
of numerous bills, now that the Legislature
has adjourned, containing sundry appro-
priations. The Albany EUsHing Journal
exposes his little game by explaining that
the appropriations had already been ex-
pended This fact, taken in connection
with the mysterious disappearance of that
st. Louis, Alton and Terre Hsute railroad
stock, induces the belief that Uncle Samuel
Tilden is fraud.
National Republican., 1875-06-25

EVIDENTLY the Pirate of the Press knows
very little about the cost of inserting legiti-
mate advertisements in respectable newspa-
pers He knowsaIl about the price required to
have editorial matter taken out of the forms
ofdisreputsble journals, however. In fact,
he charged the stock gamblers of New York
ten thousand dollars to take an article en-
titled "Welchers of Wall Street" out of the
'forms" of the New York Sun, and volun-
tarily printed in its stead half column of
malicious falsehoods about the Presidents s
family
National Republican., 1875-06-25

THE jewels presented by the Khedtve of
Egypt to Gen. Sherman's children were
originally rated at a fabulous value, and
the customs duties upon them accordingly.
Lately they have been discovered to be
worth less than $10O,O0 If this thing
keeps o. there will eventually be no duty
to pay on them, and the Government may
find itself in the debt of the fair recipients.
National Republican., 1875-06-25

ism, chastity and morality most flourish and
where achievement finds its legitimate home.
Germany, Scotland, England aud the United
States will not suffer by comparison with Asia.
The worthy editor of the Advocate will net
make any allowance for the moderate use Of
the light liquors; all, all must go by the board;
all, all are criminal. It is this extreme ard,
as we believe, impracticable view that we co.,
denim. 1t is this view which we think from
the constitution of human nature itself must
fail. The attempt to enforce It we believe
works harm instead Of good.
National Republican., 1875-06-25

THE Norfolk Day Book finds some con-
ISOLATION in the grasshopper plague with
which the Northwest is afflicted, in the
fact that emigration may be attracted to the
South, where such infections are unknown.
This would probably be the case if worse
plaques than grasshoppers did not abound
in that section. So long as they do
abound, however, the thousands of acres
of uncultivated and idle land of which the
Day Book speaks will continue in vain to
seek q market.
National Republican., 1875-06-25

''WE will return to W. 5yinia, and tell the
people that they shoulu come here and see for
themselves, as we have seen the people of Bos-
ton, and they will feel as we feel that this is a
great country, and we form part of it,
FTtz Hugh Lee at Boston.
Aye but how many Boston Yankees
have gone to Virginia and been made to
feel that it was another country, and that
they formed no part of it? And how
many black and white Republicans in all of
the Southern States who derive their
political principles from New England
teachings still feel that they do not form a
mart of that country7
National Republican., 1875-06-25

ANOTHER of Gen. Boynton's able re-
views of Sherman's Memoirs is reproduced
on our first page this morning, from the
columns of the Cincinnati Gazette. 1t con-
clusively proves that the credit of original
ing the March 10 the Sea" is due to Presi-
dent Grant
National Republican., 1875-06-25

If THE REPORTS of aggressive move
ments on the part of the Black Hills Sioux
are true, Mr.. Sitting Bull and his friends
may as well rise up on their feet and pre-
pare to walk. There will be no temporiz
ing work with them this time, but every
energy of the Government will be exerted
TO teach them lasting lesson in return for
their impudent and imprudent attempts to
National Republican., 1875-06-25

PERSONS LEAVING the city during the sum-
mer months can have THE 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-six
cents per month; invariably in advance.
National Republican., 1875-06-25
CEILING OFF

SELLING OFF
3ELIO" COST.
ard-wlde Percales, I2I<c., worth DC
9ard-Wtde SutttDgs, 123e., worth 25c
FAST Colored Calicoes, 6Ac., worth I2e
Ladies All-Linen Suitings, I2LS 10 STLc
Lot Dress Goods 2Oc., worth 4Oc
Lace striped Japanese Suitings, ISc
klald Suttlngs, reduced to 20, 25 and S7Lr
6ongee silks, 65zc-. 50 and 6Cc.
Piaek iron grenadines, Soc, worth 81.
Summer Silks, 75c. to si Is, to close out
Linen Lawns, Sc, valued at 37%c
nlctorlA Lawns, very cheap, 2c., up.
french figured Piques, 25c., worth Soc.
White Ptques, Plain and Plaid OrRandIea Main.
SOCKS, TArletans and French SWIsSes.
Harasols and Sun Umbrellas, cheap,
STRAW hattinRs, Sc, up, eheap,
carpets at wholesale prices,
Casstmeres for men and bows. also Linen Duck,
and Drills, cheap.
Wishing TO cut my STOCK DOWN, I will give
the public CHEAP GOODS.
Large line Of ORESS GOODS, at less than tha
Importers prices. ~ 0
I. y. HAUDAIH,
Tos Market Space.
mySl-6 Between Seventh and Eighth sts
National Republican., 1875-06-25
HOOE BROS. & co,

NO. 1928 STREET,
Are new opening fun line OF Spring Goods,
Luptn,s Black Cashmeres, for Spring wear
BLACK Moh2irs and Alpacas, all grades.
b2nnet's, BeIou's, Trupert 6 GuInnet's Black
Silks,
Eoulard Jaeonets, Printed Percales
Figured and striped Shirtings, figured ShIrtinR
Linens, inquired Linen Lawns, costume stripes,
Side-oand Organdies, in choice STYLES
hainsoek and Hamburg Edglng and Inserting, In
great variety.
Damask Table Cloths, all Sizes with Napkins to
match; Barnsley and other approved makes Of
Table Damask, all widths,
Damask and Huck Towels, all grades.
Linen sheetinR and Pillow Linens, all widths.
Balbriggan and striped Hose, IN great variety.
Ladies' and Cents L. G. Handkerchiefs, plain ana
fancy borders.
Those in want Of choice goods should call ande ex-
anime our stock before buying elsewhere.
National Republican., 1875-06-25
MARRIEn
DIED.

ICRDAN-PARKERSON the 18th inst,
by p. +. McCarthv, at the Church OF tIle Immacu-
late Conception. JOHN RIORDAN and EMMA PAR
KERsoN, both of this city.
National Republican., 1875-06-25
BRODHEAD E. CO.,

BR0DHEAD & CO.,
sSS PennsylVania avenue, between
Ninth and Tenth streets,
NO" OFFER
Best makes Paper Cambria double width at scents
5L9nQArd Prints, In beautiful styles, and no OceRts
Fruit OF the Loom, - Bleaebed Cottons, I2X centS
Ansroscoggtn ~ BleAched COttons, I2E cents
Mamsntta - Bleaehed Cottons, Is cents.
Tnree-Button Paris Kid Gloves, IN party and
street colors, e1.35. rS
Shetland Wool ShaHts, el.25, and complete stock
81 press Goods, Hosiery, Gloves, Ladies' and
they have been before in ten years. Call at
BRODHEAD & CO.,
SoS Pennsylvania ave., bet. Ninth aad Tenth sts.
National Republican., 1875-06-25

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, HAS 4
LARGER CIRCULA TION THAN ANY OTHER
FORMING PAPER IN THE DISTRICT OF CO.
LUMBIA.
I7I17C; o I!75
National Republican., 1875-06-25

ENOR SALE OR RENT-BRIOKYARD-O
y the Arlington turnpike, near the canal, in
Virginia, containing ave acres Of good clay land,
In running order, manufactL ring bricks; out
At complete, kilns. sheds and all necessary tools.
VIII sell on long, credit or trade FOR city prop
erty, low. Also three story brick building with
store, near the Tell-g tts; gooS stSnd for M bust
Sixth streets. myl4-tf
National Republican., 1875-06-25
FOR SALE OR RENT.

TOR SALE-A SIX-ROOM BRICK HOUSE,
Il with gas ami water; ST Ible on rear or lot. A
six-room frame house and several dne building
lots. A large nine-room house in elegant neigh
borhood; also, workshop and stable on same lot.
TOR RENT-A LARGE HOUSE IN AGOOD
Il neighborhood; nine cool and airy rooms,
furnished or unfurnished: with or without stable.
TO r S ZONE BAY MARE SEVEN
y years old; also, . buggy and harness (gold
trmmlnRs), and = two-horse carriage, with pole
and shafts and double harness. Inquire or Z. c.
WEAVER, No. 6l3 Seventh street northwest
National Republican., 1875-06-25

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN is published every
morning Sundays excepted) at the southwest cor
ner of Thirteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue,
and is furnished to bscrbers (by carrers) at nfty
cents per mouth.
Mail subscribers, postage paid, $500 per year;
A. 90 for Fl, months, and 90 for three months.
Terms invariably in advance.
RATES OF ADVERTISING:
Tuentv.6ye cents per line. Advertisements un-
der the head of For Sale or Rent" "WGnted,"
ssLost and Found, - and Personal - twelve and
Q half cents per line.
ATA All communications, whether on business or
for publication, should be addressed to WIN. j.
MURrAGH. Proprietor, NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
Washington, d. c.
National Republican., 1875-06-25
GROCERIES.

6G(1 D EORTHwEsT.-GOOD BOARD AND
OO1 ROOMS, At 6S1 d street northwest, At
rates, felT-tf
National Republican., 1875-06-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SE0oGHXI"7GIO GSEE0oGHXI GO6GE "@IIC-"Gc[TTHGEE NO 1Gzc,C[TTHGEE z
k officers and membJ rs Of Equal Lodge. No.
Il, will meet at their Castle Hail THIS AFTER
attend The funeral OF our lste Brother JOHN E.
NGNsCIvIR; Members Of .ster Lodges are frater-
ie25s JNO' r., JAGORS, z. OF r. and s.