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National Republican., 1876-12-07
RESPECT FOR OLD AGE,

Sometimes men of sense become e1-
ceediDgly irritable and silly as age creeps
upon them. Second childhood demands
our sympathy, even though its follies may
forbid our reverence. We fear that Hon.
Fernando Wood is losing his memorable
imperturbabilitY. He can no longer be
ikened to Napoleon III. He not only
loses his temper, but shows it. He dis
plays this weakness in public places. He
yentilstes his wrath on the floor of the
House, and pours out its vials through the
columns of the Record. Why should he
thus advertise his folly if he is not
in his dotage? He was not sccus
toned TO do SO formerly. He was
until quite recently accounted courteous
gentleman, quite familiar with and OBJ
servant Of the common civilities and ameni-
ties Of debate. He had also keen per-
ception of the rights and prerogatives of
the several branches Of the Government.
Indeed, he has been known to grow as
punctillious as his friend Fish over fancied
encroachments upon reserved rights and
sights by the Executive and Judiciary and
breaches Of Official etiquette. Yet he sur
prised everybody yesterday by his indecent
onslaught upon the President, because, in
obedience to the Constitution, which
requires him "from time to time
"to give to the Congress information
'fof the state of the Union," the latter sent
10 'the Congress" a letter, signed by sew
eral respected citizens, including members
of the both Houses Of Congress, describ-
ing quite minutely the election affairs in
one Of the States of this Union which has
been occupying large share of the pub
Iicattention. The honorable Fernando
should have felt grateful to the President
for so,promptly transmitting the very infor-
mstion ofwbich the..House had just raised 9
committee to go in search. But he for
got his manners. He forgot the require
National Republican., 1876-12-07

THE letter Of Senator Sherman and his
associates. who witnessed the count of the
vote at New Orleans at the request of the
President, giving an account Of their visit
and relating what they saw, is highly
interesting document 1t should be read
by every one. We print it in full. 1t
bears the ear marks Of Senator Sherman's
pen. He always writes earnestly and with
deep feeling. This document reminds US
of his report on Kansas affairs in 1856. 1t
is an impregnable argument in favor of the
result found by the Returning Board.
National Republican., 1876-12-07

SENATOR STEVENSON, in his debating
speech yesterday, created quite sensation by
announcing thst the Bishop of Louisiana, a
colored man, told him that he knew of hun
dreds of black men who voted the Democratic
ticket. Those who were in the galleries IN
doubtedly were impressed with this statement.
1t will be published in the Record, and many
others may be misled by it. For this reason
we make the following explanation: A refer
ence to our telegraphic columns will show that
this same Bishop is the party who secured one
of the fourteen colored men that were brought
to New Orleans and introduced to the COM
mittee as black Democrats, and handed him
over to our correspondent. This colored man
announced in the presence Of the Bishop that
neither he TOR any of the fourteen men were
Democrats at heart, but that they were COM
PEELED at the peril of their lives to vote the
Democratic ticket.
National Republican., 1876-12-07
IL THE SENATE yesterday Senator withers

IN THE SENATE yesterday Senator Withers
demanded to know, you know, by a resolution,
why troops were stationed at Petersburg during
the recent election. This demand precipitated
lively debate, in which every duly-qualifed
and sworn Senator so inclined participated,
and in some cases participated with that pecu-
liar vim unknown to prayer-meeting dslibera-
tions. 81 want to know" said the distin-
guished Senator from Virginia, Mr.. withers,
Sin the name Of peace and justice, why Uni
ted States troops were allowed to invade the
National Republican., 1876-12-07

In 1860 THE State of Virginia cast her
electoral vote for Bell and Everett. 1t
will be recollected that there were four
tickets in the field on that occasion headed
by Breckenridge, Bell, Douglas and Lin
coin. The vote cast for the two frst-named
tickets was SO nearly equal that, although
the Bell electors were generally chosen,
by the decision of Hon. J. Randolph
Tucker, then Attorney General, votes for
Waller Staples, one of the electors, that
were misspelled Walter Staples, and for
Walter Preston, another Of the electors,
which were misspelled Waller Preston,
were thrown out, thereby choosing two
of the Breckinridge electors. Although
Governor Letcher issued the certificates of
election to these two Breckenridge electors,
the latter resigned and declined, on spoint
of honor, to act in that capacity, ssitwould
be fslsifying the will Of the people as in
tended to be expressed at the ballot-box
The remaining electors then filled the
vacancies by appointing Messrs. Staples aud.
Preston and cast the full vote Of the State
as above stated. Gen. Eppa Runton, now
q Democratic Representative in Congress,
was one of the Breckenridge electors who
was commissioned on Gen. fuckers tech
nicality and declined. The punctillious
example of Gen. Hunton on that OCCASION
was worthy of emulation by the accidental
elector in Oregon. Mr.. Tucker may con-
gratulate himself upon having made many
converts to his views in the Democratic
party of his State since that date, or else
the nrordS Of the people hiss been so de-
graded that they select for public station
men who are not 80 nice in their sense of
honor as they were in 1850. The Eppa
Hunton of that day would hardly have
voted to seat John Goode upon the evi-
dence which was presented at the last ses-
sion.
National Republican., 1876-12-07

WHEN Senator Stevenson announced yes
terday on the floor of the Senate that he asked
Governor Kellogg while in New Otleans 'sif
he would be willing to throw out the four
Bull dozed parishes without Investigation and
count the vote actually cast in the rest," he
had the sympathy of his hearers. 1t was that
plying sympathy which oftimes goes out to
those suddenly humiliated in the eyes of
men. 1t was pity tinged with condemnation.
1t was unfortunate for a Senator to so far
forget himself in his partisan zeal as to make
such suggestion to the Governor of doubt
full State, on which hung the result of great
national election. But how much more un-
happy was it for that Senator to openly and
indifierently announce IN the Senate Chamber
of the nation his gross, breach of all the rules
of propriety in making a suggestion so
fagrantly unjust to the people of the land.
National Republican., 1876-12-07

REPRESENTATIVE FRYE entered the cloak
room ofthe House yesterday smiling, and ex-
claimed to company of gentlemen: 81 have
q funny coincidence. The Governors of the
three States where we are having all this
trouble-Grover, Packard and stearns-were
once residents of my district" "TAking in
the Maine," quickly suggested a Democratic
member of the party, 81 should judge its an
'ard packD 81. 81 EE-.r.'
National Republican., 1876-12-07
New Publications.

"FRITZ's VICTORY AND OTHER
STORIES" By A. L. O.E. Published by
Robert Carter & Bro, New York. For sale
by VIM. Ballantyne, Seventh street.
"THE TRUANT KITTEN AND OTHER
STORIES" By A. L. o. E. Published by
Carter & Bro, N. Y. For sale by VIM. Bal
lantyne.
"THE TINEY RED NIGHTCAP AND
OTHER STORIES" By A. L. o. z. Pub
lished by Robert Carter & Bro. For sale by
VIM. Ballaptyne.
ga POINT OF HONOR" By Mrs. Annie
Edwards. Published by Sheldon & Co., New
York. For sale by Wm. Ballantyne.
National Republican., 1876-12-07

The NEW Democratic paper is announced
to appear this morning, under the direction of
Hon. Montgomery Blair, as political editor;
Mr.. Hall, q Baltimore journalist, as msnag-
ing editor, and Clarence NJ. Barton, as news
and city editor. Messrs. A. ]. Clarke and T.
j. Murray are employed on the local force.
Mr.. A. B. Talcott's Capitol news bureau will
supply the Congressional and Departmental
news, and the Associated Press the teiepraphic
correspondence. The journal is to be known
simply as "The Union'-rather misnomer
for Democratic paper just now, some peo-
pie may think-but after all, what's in q
name3 A cordial welcome is extended 10 the
new candidate for public favor.
National Republican., 1876-12-07
occasional cessation r,

The occasional cessation recently of
the dripping Of water in the cave of st. Michael,
near the rock Of Gibraltar, is regarded as phe-
nomenon In that region. From time immemorial
a apetrlfying water has continually dripped from
the roof OF this curious cave, and formed pro-
Is surmised for the occasional stoppage Of this re-
markable phenomenon,
National Republican., 1876-12-07

THE wiry form ofthe restless DR.. Mary Walker
fitted to and fro through the corridors of the
Capitol yesterday in apparent search of some
thing tangible; at least we hope 1t was tangi-
BILE. She sported nobby little bamboo cane,
which went pit-pat in harmony with the
shuffle-shuffie of her feet on the marble floor.
She carried it like one who had just received
q pension for bacEache of long duration.
National Republican., 1876-12-07

From the reports furnished as to-day the
probabilities are that the aceater lOiH be slightly
GARNER, partly cloudy and clear, nth light
south to ,Usst minds, and falling barometer dur
ng tie day.
National Republican., 1876-12-07

sacred soil of Virginia." Senator Edmunds,
with rounded, sarcastic smile, said that he
"would like TO know, in the name of the same
articles, why troops invaded the Black Hills"
Then Gen. Logan poured oil on the troubled
waters by saying, "the army must be placed
somewhere, you know, for we cannot very well
send them up in balloon, you know" And
thus the debate continued for some time until
the resolution passed, and the matter of ex-
PLANTATION was left in the hands Of the Presi-
dent
National Republican., 1876-12-07

Adelina Patti has captured Ambrose Thomas
the composer, at q single effort. He heard her
for the first time at q soiree in Paris, and deter
mined that she alone should create the hsrone's
part in his new piece, "Francoise de RImIni."
National Republican., 1876-12-07
Advertising Rates.

DaIIy-25 cents line for ordinary advertising.
On editorial page, q per line. First page f-'O
Dpr line,
National Republican., 1876-12-07

WHILE the Democratic Senators were ex-
pressing their injured feelings in warm debate
over the grievance which they believe was in
regular troops in Petersburg, Va, it was sug-
gested that few figures respecting the Eppa
Hunton district might relieve their apparent
distress. The suggestion Is q good one, and
the remedy may prove specific. The sacred
soil of Eppa Hunton's district was not in
vaded. The tramp Of the regular was not
heard in that land, neither did the bugle blast
rasp harshly on the ears of Eppa Hunton's
constituency, and for this reason they all
turned out at the polls. Truthfully speaking,
Eppa Htnton's constituency turned out by q
very large and suspicious looking majority.
1t was q majority which made men
who believe in justice tinge with shame
because of the unconscionable manner in
which 1t has padded out since the vote
Of 1874. In that year q very full vote
was cast, giving . total of 19,100, the
Democrats polling $500. At the last cleo
ton Eppa Hunton received 16 1859, It being an
increase over the vote of 1874 of nearly 1000.
Now, where did Epps Hunton get his extra
seven thousand votes. This is not so much of
q conundrum as it appears on its face. In
Madison Court House Eppa Hunton's post
master took the Republican tickets and stored
them away in . remote pocket of his waist
coat, and, in spirit pretty we'll made up of
mean rascality, failed to give them up until
the aftcTuIVon of tho cirction.7 BY this act
900 Republican votes were lost in the county.
In Bealeton, Fauquier county, similar out
rage was perpetrated, by which several hun
dred Republican votes were lost. This looks
exceedingly bad for Epps Hunton's constit-
uency as embodied in the persons Of his truly
loyal postmasters. Will Eppa Hunton arise
and ehlighten those who desire an honest
vote?
National Republican., 1876-12-07
OUTRAGE ON THE PEOPLE OF OREGON.

THURsDAY::::::::::::.::::::DECEMBER !, 1876.
National Republican., 1876-12-07
Snhserinfion Rates.

Daily a pages) by carriers, 50 cents per month.
By mail, postpaid, S per year; 81 for six months
and g for three months. Terms invariably In ad-
vance.
National Republican., 1876-12-07
LOST AND FOUND.

GOO REWARD-LOST-ON SUNDAY
sDAO morning last, in going from Epiphany
church to Fifteenth street, through Scott square,
and thence up Fifteenth street to Samson and Six
teenth-A Long Mink Sable Boa. rhe above
ward will be paid for Its return to 152S Sixteenth
street northwest. between and q. des-1'
National Republican., 1876-12-07

The masculine element in the American
race is, habituaily speaking, smoking and
chewing element. That this habit is greatly
increasing among our people is clearly evident
from the numerous tobacco establishments
which adorn our streets, with their bronze In
dian braves and maidens positioned in all the
postures, academic and otherwise, that the
ingenious mind of the. shopkeeper or artist
can conceive. There are other signs aside
from those so prominent on our streets which
mark the marvellous increase in this habit. In
the Senate Chamber and lower House Of Con-
gress the pure flavor of the royal Colorado
cactus and superb Victoria seems actually to
be contaminated as it floats gracefully out OF
the cloak-rooms and mingles with the un-
wholesome atmosphere of the galleries.
In the House the cud and stub hold
undoubted sway, and what the cigar
lacks In the fullness of its fragrant aroma the
cud supplies in the copiousness of its saliva.
At this point the cuspidore naturally and
forcibly intrudes itself into the subject-mst-
ter of this article as another prominent evi-
dence of the wonderful increase of the habit
in our midst. The cuspidore is the artificial
receptacle of the stubs, cuds and saliva Of
our national legislators, but not the natural
receptacle oftimes by, several inches, and
sometimes by more than three feet. The
average Congressional tobacconist finds it
easier to investigate the intricate affairs of some
great department than to exude the saliva OF
bis cud at an angle Of forty-Aye degrees,
ard have it strike with any sort of precision
the Internal bureau of cuspidore. Nine cases
out of ten, when the average Congressman Is
buried IN the drudgery of fishing after some
old precedent or law point in dusty tones
or engaged in warm debate, or has his feet
elevated over bis desk, listless and drowsy,
he will exude his saliva, irrespective of race,
color or previous condition, with an lndlffer-
ence as to where 1t strikes, which is more
dangerous than amusing to those about him.
When the meditatiye observer looks down
from the gallery on this picture he can readily
see how easy it is for boy to go out behind
the barn and abstain from using tobacco.
National Republican., 1876-12-07

w F.. TURNER & CO., WHOLESALE
w PROVISION MERCHANTS. Beef Pork,
Bacon. Lard, Butter, Cheese Canned Goods, kc .or
paek for home and fereigp markets, Pssssns
requirements In our line. No. ilo3 Penn5y5s an
avenue. aas-T
National Republican., 1876-12-07
GEORGETOWN -ADV'TS

.TOS. J. E. LIBBEY, LUMBER DEAL
y ers. No. Water street, Georgetown. d. 9.
Building lumber OF all kinds constantly on hand.
Also, oak, ash. walnut and poplar lumber. A large
assortment Of Georgia pine timber Of all sizes and
lengths. Georgia and Florida pine flooring, wei
seasoned. oclS-Sm
Drown, CHAMBERLAIN q 90, WHOLE
~ sale dealers In Cider and pure Cider vlnegars,
corner High and Water streets, GEORGETOWN Keep
for sale large stock OF New York Sweet Cider and
refined Cider. and supply In lots OF 100 barrels
ut the lowest prices. oSis-sn
National Republican., 1876-12-07

HOUSES AND FARMS FOR SALE.-SEV.
IL eral two-story HOUSES and COTTAGES -
H1onthly payments. Valuable Building LOTS
ON easy terms. Also, FARMS In the District,
Maryland and Virginia for Sale or exchange. -
APPLETON P. CLARK,
nh15WFhu 70s z street northwest.
EXCHANGE-FINE RESIDENCE ON
~ Erie railroad. WIN exchange for Washington
city property. Good fruit, large house and neces-
sary outbuldings. Distant from New York 2 miles,
near Paterson, New Jersey. Apply to DR.. w. II.
TAYLOR, sos K street northwest. aug25-H
National Republican., 1876-12-07
WANTS.


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"ANTED-FOR A RE SP NSI BLE
w party, 4 furnished House of about 10 rooms,
suitable for 4 boarding -house for Iew NJ. C.'s.
Apply TO d. Il. WARNER q CO..
dec st 9l6 street.
OF NINTH STREET NORTHWEST
OIL Wanted, gentleman OF education and or
good habits to occupy room on second floor. Bath
room attached. Family private. Prices moderate.
WANTED-PERSoNs HUNTING FOR
w rooms to leave their address. stating loca-
tion desired and price they will pay, and will send
list of places to them-l50 houses to select from.
JOS. 8. STETTIN1US, Agent
Real Estate st. Cloud Building.
"ANTED-TO PURCHASE FOR CASH, A
w Lot IS feet front, or small modern-styie
House. between Pennsylvania avenue, n, Third
and Fifteenth streets northwest Apply to
B. II. WARNER q CO., 9l6 street.
no25-tf Opposite Masonic Temple.
"ANTED-PARTIES HAVING HOUSES
w for sale or rent or rooms for rent, who wish
to avoid being annoyed by Irresponsible persons or
callers. to have the same advertised BY me, thus
saving them much time and trouble. No charge,
except for advertising unless tenants are procured
JOS. 8. STETTINlUS, Real Estate Agency, 81.
Cloud building. nov23-ZW~
National Republican., 1876-12-07

RUTTER, EGGS, CHEESE
ID AND POULTRY.
Fresh receipts daily.
FINE TABLE BUTTER,
in small and large packages. Roll and Packed for
sale In lots to suit, on commission. by
ID. e. DUTROW.
de2-6t. Dos Ninth street. opp. Centre Market.
n W. STOCKSTILL CO., WASHING
LIZ TON Cornice Works, Dol Twelfth street,
manufacturer Galvanized Iron Corniees and build
ing trimmings.
An orders hlied promptly and warranted to give
satisfaction. nol7-Fsm
nR- A. PRATT, DENTIST, HAS RE.
IL moved to the northwest corner OF Seventh and
ID streets, over Crsudalls bookstore, where be win
be pleased % Dee bis old patrons, and the general
papuc. tez-a
National Republican., 1876-12-07
FOR SALE OR RENT.

TOh GALL Oh hLN J..
RNITURE OF A SEVEN-ROOM
II house for sale or rent. A bargain II taken at
once. House may be rented. See THOS. Z.
WA6GAMAN, 5l9 Seventh street, or call at 1203
Eleventh street northwest. no30 ST.
1dO0 N STREET, NEAR THE CIRCLE
l1OC For Sale or Rent-Eleven-room house,
tirely new. Terms easy. Price moderate.
SMITH, BIRGE & CO.,
oc4-tf 1ol4 Pennsylvania avenue.
EOR SALE OR RENT-A NINE-ROOM
II press-brick front house corner of Sixteenth
and streets; basement. two stories Mansard roof,
bay window and all modern convenienees. Also,
two choice lots adjoining house. Terms very
reasonable For information apply At IBIS Masss-
chusetts avenue. sel4-u
EELIX Discusses FRENCH BAKERY.
II Established 1884,
IS Years of Increasing Success.
FELIX DESFOSSE,
the we'll known and only real French baker In wash
mgton, has removed to No. 2012 II street, between
Twentieth and Twenty-hrst streets, near Pennsyl-
yanla avenue, where, in q house expressly built
for the purpose, he has greater facilities than before
for the manufacture Of the best French and Ameri-
can bread. French Bread speciality. Liberal terms
offered to hotels and dealers.
N. B.-French bread Is recommended for persons
OF delicate health. especially for those suffering
from dyspepsia. Beware of limitations. def-tf
T RYBACK, RESTAURANT, 40
y . Ninth street, keeps everything good to eat
their friends. nov0-1m
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-08-12
over last wears bill of $69O4S. The re.

over last years bill OF $69,U43 The re-
port was agreed TO.
The speaker pro tenn laid before the
House a message from the President
with communications from the Secretary
of War, Gen. Sherman and Gen. Sheri.
dan, recommending an increase
of the cavalry force of the
army of $500 men, or authority
to call out five regiments OF volunteer
cavalry, of one thousand men each. Re-
ferred.
j. II Bsgley, of New York, made a
conference report on the bill TO punish
counterteiting of trsdesmens goods. After
arguments the conference report was re
jected; 6s to ST. This is equivalent to
the defeat of the bill.
Mr.. Morrison offered a resolution for a
final adjournment on Monday next at
four o'clock. Agreed to without discus
sion or division.
MIR. Singleton, irsm the committee on
printing reported back Senate bill for the
printing of 100000 copies of The sgricu!-
tural report for each year Of 1874 and
1875 and appropristiDg $4,000. Pss-
sed.
The Senate amendments Ia the bill Ia
provide means to defray the expenses of
the District of Columbia until the let of
December next were concurred in and u
committee on conference ordered.
: Adjourned.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-08-12
HOUSE

On motion Of Mr.. Banning, the Senste
bail repealing so much Of the army sP-
procriation bill ~ limits the number Of
Indian scouts 70 900, ard continuing in
force the statute which authorizes the
employment of 1000 scouts, wss taken
from the Speakers table, after Sn eHrls-
ns,iop by him, and passed.
After discussion the resolution allow
ing the military committee 70 SIT during
recess, was adopted.
The report Of the Committee on
Foreign Afisirs in regard 70 the Ven
ezuslean claims. was then considered.
After the reading Of the report dis
cussion ensued ~ ~ the character OF the
claims, the greater portion OF which
were declared 10 b. without merit.
Finally the joint resolution passed.
Mr.. WooidelI made conference rcpolt
ON the Pacific Mail steamship bill. Tie
report merely makes more explicit lin-
puage, guarding ssains, any construction
thai might recognize an extra fubslGy
contract. The report was agreed u.
Mr.. Randall made q conference rrPort
on the Indian appropriation b'ii. de
ssid the ball Is agreed 10 was n saving
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-08-12
DenOcratiC Congressional
Convention.

,TAM MEETI Nc OF THE HEDEMOCRAIlC
n Congressional Committee, OF the First
congressional district, held at Parkers.
,,,, ON the 9Th of July, it was determined
,ahoId the Congressional Convention for
.,iI district at Parkersburg, on Wednes-
Jay, August I'D, $50, for the purpose ot
dominating "a candidate for Congress, aud
for such other bnsine s as may come De-
for the Convention.
che Democratic and Conservative party
-, said district are requested 10 appoint
,t,.Iegates TO said Convention, from the
,isi.r.nt counties composing the same
q, snch time ami in such manner as ia
thcin Mi ri"' Chairman.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-08-12
The Strike orthe Brakemcn.

CINCINNATI, August ll.-Thc general
situation with the striking brakemen on
the Ohio and Mississippi railroad re.
mains unchanged. No freight trains
have passed over the read to-day, but
the passenger trains are uninter-
rupted. 1t is reported to-day
that the machinists in the COM
pany's shops nj VInccnncs have de-
clared themselves in sympathy with the
brakesmen, but it is not expected that
they will strike. Loud talk is freely in
dulged in, but no violence has occurred.
State warrants have been issued for the
leaders in the strike, charging
them with the larceny Of coupling pins,
but thus far mo person has
been found to serve warrants. The
appeal of the railroad authorities 10
Gov. Hendricks for officers to preserve
peace and protect railroad property has
not been answered, its said, owing to the
Governors absence. The mar
shall at Seymour says he cannot inter.
rerc till breach of the peace occurs,
when hepromises material aid in quellng
disturbances