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National Republican., 1875-12-30
TIE CUBAN SITUATION.

There is nothing actually new il the
Cuban situation, the sensational dispatches
from abroad to the New York Herald to
the contrary notwithstanding. One Of
these dispatches reprinted in our news
columns this morning is to the effect that
the Administration has asked the opinion
of foreign Powers on the question of Amer
ican intervention for the adjustment of the
pending difficulties on that island; that the
replies received are satisfactory, and that
Great Britain is ready to approve of i'm
mediate action. 1t may be said of this dis
patch with emphasis that it is not true in
its import. 1t may be added in this con-
nection that whatever steps may have
been taken, or may yet be taken by
this Government In regard to this i'm
portant subject, the Administration will
consistently and persistently insist that
the letter and spirit of the Monroe Doc
trine shall be observed. This assertion
should be construed as declaration that
no interference with established Govern
meRts on this continent will be tolerated
by the United States, unless they are
thoroughly in accord with established
American policy. 1t is not improbable
that the acquiesence Of the European
Powers in this declaration may have given
rise to the assumption in the Herald dis
patch that they have replied satisfactorily
to Secretary Fish's alleged circular on the
subject of intervention.
National Republican., 1875-12-30

ence In the most effective way to do the
greatest injury to the Republican cause in
South Carolina, and then throw him over
board with that disgust which is always
inseparable to traitor to party principles
and party cause. The following terse
words from correspondent will show pre-
cisely in what estimation the Democracy
held Governor Chamberlain few years
since, and nothing but trickery and deceit
can account for the estimation in which
they pretend to hold him now:
stWhen 1 left for Europe in the fall of 1874
the press of the Democracy-especially that
in the South-was loud in its denunciasions
and abuse of d. II. Chamberlain, then can
didate for Governor Of South Carolina. 1t
was openly charged BY these mediums that
Chamberlain was the Nemesis of his adopted
State that as Attorney General he had recon-
mended and connived at the passage of the
land commission swindle, the agricultural
land scrip' bill, the printing monstrosities,
and other schemes whereby the Palmetto
State was despoiled out of many millions of
dollars. This abuse was imposed at time
when Chamberlain was asking the South
Carolina peasantry to give him their votes for
the highest Office in their gift. What has oc-
CURED during my long absence abroad to
cause such change to come over the dreams
of certain Democratic newspapers, am un-
advised of, but it really seems as though the
Governor has made a departure and has
been entirely captured by the. followers of
Calhoun, who have accepted nothing and
are as hostile to Republican institutions
as they were in 1861. Moses and Whipper
may be bad men or they may be
patriots, but the fact that they now
receive the abuse of Democratic papers signi-
fes nothing, for Chamberlain, not fifteen
months since, was daily excoriated by these
organs, and held up to the public gaze as
being the prince of corruptionists. If CHAM
berlain has reformed, why may not Moses and
Whipper do likewise |"
National Republican., 1875-12-30
sRcTARIAEIsM.

Ifany evidence were needed to convince
patriots of the wisdom of General Grants
proposition to remove all sectarian ques-
tions from our politics by constitutional
amendment, it is supplied by the eagerness
with which sectarians Of all denominations
come forward to oppose it. Controversy is
the life of sect. A Yankee of considerable
shrewdness is accredited with the remark
that sit strained him powerfully to kick
against nothing" and he declined to repeat
the experiment. If sectarianism should be
debarred from the political arena in this
country by fair, tolerant and equal consti-
tutional inhibition proposed, the radical
advocates of the tenets of all religious sects
perceive that their stock in trade would be
greatly reduced. Each denomination
would then be obliged to stand upon its
own intrinsic merits without any aid from
the State. While the latter would guaran-
tee the means of q sound rudimental edu-
cation. it would leaYe to religious teachers
of all sects the privilege of propagating any
and all of their doctrines untrammeled. If
perfect fairness is all that Christians seek,
the proposition of the President should be
satisfactory to all sects. Those who object
to 1t, and affect to see in it favoritism
toward any, willfully misrepresent the
facts, and may well be suspected of de-
sire to gain for their peculiar notions and
doctrines some unfair advantage. True
Christians are naturally supposed to be
endowed with charity. Having perfect
faith in the soundness of their own religious
creeds, it is only natural that they should
desire to make converts to their views, but
it is un-C Christian to make such converts by
force. Those who claim the privilege of
freedom of conscience for themselves
must, to be consistent followers of the
golden rule, concede like privileges to all
who differ with them. People believe &C.
cording to the light in which they see the
propositions which are presented. Some
see further than others. Some are
willing to believe upon the judg-
ment of their teachers, while others
choose to investigate for themselves and
are held responsible in proportion to the
strength of intellect, powers of vision and
acuteness of judgment with which they
have been endowed. If we are true to
ourselves and to each other, should we not,
as Christian nation, be willing to accord
to all that tolerance of religious opinion
which we demand for ourselvesf Can we
not best exhibit our faith in the correctness
Of creeds by leaving them unfettered to
appeal to the general conscience? Having
done all that we can do in love and charity
and by example for their propagation, will
it not be safe and wise and consistent to
leave the result to that great teacher whom
we all acknowledge to be the embodiment
of wisdom? 1t seems to US that when Sec
tarians quarrel about creeds they leave
their Christian principles at home with
their practice, and stand selfconvicted of
wanting in faith"
National Republican., 1875-12-30

SOME OF the Florida newspapers, and par
ticularly the Fernsndina Observer, have
recently been indulging in personal and
political abuse of Senator Conover, with
view of affecting the nomination Of Gov
ernor of that State in 1876. The 0bserper
OF late has been under the editorial man
agement Of one John Tyler, jr., well known
heres bouts as man of unsteady morals
and of no political proclivities, except
those of o chronic office seeker. We be-
Ieve that the Republicans Of Florida have
a sincere desire for the success and well
being of their party both in the State and
throughout the nation, and our advice to
them is to heal heir differences and not
. heed the utterances of such blatant hYpo-
critics as John Tyler, jr. As we under
stand, Senator Conover has the confidence
of his party in the fullest degree, both here
and in the State, and we believe is entitled
10 il,
National Republican., 1875-12-30
Disgrsceful so-Callsd Journalism.

lFrom the New York Graphic.1
Was ever anything more preposterous than
the stories which the newspapers are circulat-
ing touching the connection of President Grant
and Secretary Bristow with the whisky ring.
To suppose tn 1t two of the highest officers Of
the Government would involve themselves in
such affairs and then publicly attack tSsir as
sociates, at the certain risk of exposure, is too
absurd and incredible to be entertained for q
moment. Yet the morning papers are giving
column after column of this stuff, which Is evi-
IDENTIFY invented and circulated by the now ter
rified whisky ring. The wildness of their
blows shows how desperate is their situation.
On Sunday morning the papers came out with
an elaborate statement touching the alleged
completely of Secretary Bristow, which of
course they have had to take all back again
this morning. The officers of the Government
are net discredited by these preposterous ru-
mors, but the newspapers which give them
currency only to deny them next day might be
much better employed. Editing paper doesn't
mean giving every silly story which is set
afloat, but the careful selection of such matter
as at least bears an air of probability. This Is
q view of the editorial function which certain
so-called leading papers fail to understand.
In the long run, however, 1t will be found that
newspapers which give the news-not mere
lying rumors-will be most in favor with the
public.
National Republican., 1875-12-30
DR.. Newman. Book and H,, Critics.

A friend has just called my attention to an
article in the Evening Star of the oath instant,
on DR.. Newman's Babylon and Ninevah."
There is literary unfairness in the Stars
notice and strong smell of malicious intent.
The writer is unfair enough to misrepresent
HdTper's critic by not giving the full text Of
the eritique and by not telling the whole truth
in what he does quote. He separates from
their correctional sense such words as "ro-
NANCE" exsggeration of coloring," and
"credulity ceases to be virtue" and then, to
darken his own picture, he omits altogether
the very high compliments paid the book by
the reviewer in Harpe's Monthly. Nor Is this
the worst feature of the Stars article, for the
writer thereof is guilty of the egregious blum
der of supposing that the Harpers would en-
gage to publish such book, expend immense
sums in elaborate and elegant illustrations and
contract to pay the author q royalty on each
volume, without having first decided upon the
literary merits of the work. His blunder is q
more serious reflection on the business intelli-
gence of the publishers than on the literary
character of the author. Does not the Star
man know that all manuscripts are submitted
to competent reader Of the publishing house
before the same are accepted for publication
The Harpers have now published two works
for DIR. Newman, and 1t is not unreasonable to
suppose that they will as willingly publish the
third. But to show the unfairness of the
Stars writer, let HdTper's critic speak for
himself:
"'Dr Newman's Thrones and Palaces Of Baby
Ion and Ninevah' is fascinating book OF travels"
and "a more.entertaIniDg book Of travel through
this region We have never read"
DR.. Newman does not assert positive
ly that he identified the true garden
of Eden, but assumes that the evidence favors
the spot he visited. He very properly thinks
that the Jews are the best judges as to the
tomb of Ezra the Scribe. He is sustained in
his opinion US to the identity of the tower of
Babel by such eminent scholars and travellers
as Rich. Buckingham Layard, the author of
the "Remains Of Lost Empires" and Mr.. Geo.
Smith, the distinguished cuneiform scholar;
and this tower is not "long since demolished
structure" !" but is to-day $50 feet high. Nor Is
there an intimation that there is Foundation
in fact for the ARABIAN Nights" but that
the customs and characters therein described
correspond with those of the present day in
the distant East. One thing may be claimed
for DR.. Newman's book-it is the only Ameri-
can book exclusively devoted to those interest
ing historic regions. OBSERVER.
National Republican., 1875-12-30

THE EXPOSURE made of Mr.. Henry
Hart's "little game" by tie publication of
his own arguments upon both sides of the
question at issue in the NATIONAL REPUB-
L1cAN of yesterday, has opened the eyes
of the Washington shareholders in the
Georgetown railway to the danger of their
position. If this game" which they
cannot well avoid seeing is designed for
their pecuniary injury and for the benefit
of Mr.. Hart, should be successful it will
be their own fault.
National Republican., 1875-12-30
SOUTH cARoLINEs GOVERNOR As A
DEH0CRATIc cATsPAW.

Governor Chamberlain, of South Care.
lima, has been inveigled into path Of politi-
cal turpitude, which must eventually end
in his personal political destruction. By a
shrewd and carefully prepared scheme the
Democracy have succeeded in making him
. pseudo-apostate from hisSparty constitu-
ency, and securing his gubernatorial In
fiuence to further their efforts in overthrow
ing the Republican power in the State.
They have no attachment for Chamberlain,
because the history of the past gives con-
Yincing proof that they dislike him as a
man and politician with all the embittered
feelings of confirmed antagonists. The at
tention and fattering and hob-nobbing of
to-day viii end in his disgrace tomorrow.
When the White Line clique have fastened
their meshes securely enough about him,
they viii manipulate his position and infiu-
National Republican., 1875-12-30
ILLUMINATION,

Inasmuch as this will be the Centennial
New Year celebration the festivities will
undoubtedly be on much more generous
scale than ever before, and we but echo
and emphasize the wish of many CORE
spondents when we suggest splendid and
complete illumination of the Capitol. 1t
seems that nothing less than this can satisfy
any one, but all the public buildings and
the hotels ought to be Illuminated as well
as many private residences. We trust
however, that the proper means will be
initiated to-day for the illumination of the
Capitol.
National Republican., 1875-12-30
NV YEARS rec cspTIoNs.

The announcement and classification of
the names of ladies who will receive their
friends New Years Day is q matter of
great importance to all concerned, first to
the lady whose house is to be open, and
next to her acquaintances, and to both
possible annoyance is saved by it. No un-
authorized announcement will be made In
our list, but all who propose to receive are
invited to communicate to Us the fact.
The column will be kept open until 12
Friday nipht
National Republican., 1875-12-30
NEW YEARS DAY EDITION.

Next Saturday morning the NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN will be an eight.page paper,
and the largest issued in the world. 1t
will be replete with news, information,
history, reviews, chronology and matter
pertaining to the great Centennial New
Years Day. 1t will contain more than a
thousand announcements Of vital interest
to our own citizens, and the names of the
principal ladies in the city, with those
temporarily visiting here, will have con-
spicuous place, and vastly increased edi-
ton will be printed for the occasion.
National Republican., 1875-12-30
RUsINEeS MEN,

We deem it only proper to inform our
business patrons of the grand opportunity
they will have next Saturday morning Of
commanding widespread attention to their
interests with the public. An immense
and very interesting edition of the Ma
TIoNAL REPUBLICAN will be printed, and
it will be specially adapted to family read
ing and information for the heads of house
holds. A hint to the wise is sufficient
The counting room will be open till II
Friday night for the reception of business
faYnrs
National Republican., 1875-12-30
TIE PULPIT AND pArR1or1sx.

That love of country, pride in her power
and glory, is a concomitant of true religion
no one will deny, and we have only to
take very cursory glance over our splen-
did history to learn the fact that the pulpit
Of America has been the powerful adjunct
of its liberty. 1t is entitled to be fully
heard next Sunday, the Centennial one in
our life as o nation. Let it be as certain in
its speech as the thunders of Sinai, in order
that the source and totality of liberty, may
not be forgotten amid our rejoicings. The
preacher who sounds the depths of his
opportunities next Sunday will win high
favor
National Republican., 1875-12-30
NEW YEARS DAY.

Saturday morning next we shall publish
q list of those who will receive their friends
New Years Day. This list will include
only those names we are authorized in
writing to publish, and will be kept open
till 1s O'Clock Friday night. Great pains
and care will be taken on our part to make
it complete and satisfactory, and it will
certainly be the largest,
National Republican., 1875-12-30

THE GREAT eiectment suit, brought by
tie New York Sun against the Tribune
for few inches of ground belonging to the
Sun association, which was built upon by
the Ii ibune, has been decided-judgnent
of possession for the plaintiff and six cents
damages We fear the jury were not prop
erly instructed when they assessed the
damages. and supposed they were valuing
the Young editor In the tall tower.
National Republican., 1875-12-30
NOT RECEIVING.

Those who have been in the habit of re-
ceiving their friends New Years day, and
decline the ceremony to-day for any cause,
should avail themselves of the privilege we
offer of making suitable announcement of
the fact. 1t will surely save their friends
from trouble, and themselves from anxiety
on the subject
National Republican., 1875-12-30

tie Uncle Don's hash, ma has got to come.
Them's my sentiments. And the Cabinet
officers looked as though they would like to
spank him collectively for his ma,
The Herald still continues to wage war on
the Third Term. We have, in visiting the
hospitals, seen men with the delirium tremens
or mania potu. To them the whole world
seemed full of snakes, demons of :, and the
sufferers were continually crying out against
the visionary evils Of their own imaginings.
The Herald seems to have mania potu, and
"Third Term" is the only devil 1t sees.
The Tribune continues its vile attacks upon
the District and everything connect ID with 1t,
except the Democratic members of Congress.
The fact that Mr.. whitelaw Reid has been In
to do with his opinion of Washington courts.
The San says: But no; we will not repeat what
the Sun Gays, for that would imply that we
are weak enough to suppose that anybody be-
lieyes what the San says.
Mr.. Mix picked up the morning paper yes
terday and finding the Beecher scandal re-
yived, folded the paper ana laid it one side,
with the remark: ''If some sweet angel, radi-
ant with the smiles-of divine mercy and love,
would only descend upon Brooklyn and take
Messrp Beecher and Moulton back to heaven
by the napes OF their necks, it would perform q
mission OF relief to the world and give Mrs.
Mix an opportunity to sew on those buttons.
She will never find time as long as these men
are alive TO prick this sore of scandal before
the public gaze" Mrs. Mix did not hear him,
and consequently his wig was undisturbed.
Europe says that it is all right, that we can
go on and prevent the struggle now pending so
near our shore with fierceness and brutality
seldom witnessed before. In other words,
Europe informs US that we can do right; that
we can perform our duty; do that which our
consciences have been telling us to do for the
past six years. There is something generous
about this on the part of Europe that is par
ticularly attractive; something that every
American should feel grateful for. To have
all Europe tell us that we can do right is a
thing that should De appreciated; but when
we think of IT seriously 1t is rather discredit-
able that we are unable to do right without
asking Europe for the privilege.
In an article favoring the reduction OF the
army the New York Sun says: 'Tf we were to
get into foreign war our regular army Of
q, 900 would be of just about as much service
as if it were 10000" But If we are to protect
our citizens on the frontier, and preserve the
dignity of the nation, q, 900 men will be found
of far greater value than 10000, and even that
number is inadequate to emergencies which,
from the nature of things, are liable to arise
at any time. On the Mexican border Ameri,
can citizens are to-day undergoing untold suf
fering for the want of sufficient police protec.
ton; and yet with thorough knowledge OF
these facts the Democratic press of the coun
try is clamoring yociferously for q reduction
Of the army.
National Republican., 1875-12-30
New Publications.

1.-THE Chevalier Casse-Con." By Fortune
Du Boisgobey. Published by Robt. NJ. Dewitt
For sale by ]. Brad. Adams, F street, between
Eighth and Ninth streets northwest.
etiquette of Social Life in Washington"
By Mrs. Madeleine Vinton Dahlgren. Pub.
lished and for sale by Mohun Bros, Eleventh
street and PENNSYLVANIA avenue northwest
National Republican., 1875-12-30
90 AN ORDINANCE 70 AMEND
- SECTION 10 OF THE CODE, SO AS TO

sKcrIoN 10. And be it further ordained and en-
octed That drain pipes, soil pipes or passages into
sewers, which are Of Inadequate and insufficient
size. or which not provided with proper sewer-
traps. are hereby declareu nusances, injurious 10
cath: and any person or persons, whether owner
or tenant. (board. department or Corporation
officer, using or possessing any drain pioe, soil
and any ground, building or place Of business who
sage connection OF adequate or Sufficient size to
allow the free and entire passage OF all tnat enters
or should enter the same and proufdGd 10Th proper
setoeTtraps; and who shall fail after notice duly
served upon him to supply such pipes OF adequate
and sufce size and provided IofEh SelOer-
traps, shall be deemed guilty OF keeping and main
tanning a nuisance. and upon conviction thereof
shall be punished by hne Of not less than i've
dollars nor more than ten dollArB.
Passed July 30, 1875.
President Board OF Health.
National Republican., 1875-12-30
class Southern correspondent.

The friends of Gov. Allen have decided that
his day of usefulness has passed away. They
have taken up Pendleton and propose to allow
William and the rag child to finish the journey
of life according to their own notion of how 1t
should be done.
National Republican., 1875-12-30

The Charley Ross of Tuesday proves to be
James Blanchard Wednesday, and one of the
biggest young liars in the world. We recon-
mend him to the New York Herald as q first
class Southern correspondent.
National Republican., 1875-12-30
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National Republican., 1875-12-30

The Centennial patriotism begins to come
to the surface. All over the country grand
preparations are in progress to greet the dawn
ing OF the new year with enthusiastic well
come. Nay the spirit of gentle pence I'LL every
heart, and none Of that Misunderstanding fight
ing contentious nonsense occur which made
festal Christmas carnival Of crime.
The young King of Spain wants his mamma.
He says he WIN have her though the heavens
fall. In the Council Chamber Tuesday he
jumped up into the high chair and stamped
his little royal feet and said: "This thing is
played out, gentlemen; ma has got to come
home. You can all resign IL you want to, but
ma has got to come. don't care If 1t takes
siz years longer to whip Cuba and ten to set