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GENERAL BELKNAP's CASE.

The object of the trial by the Senate as
a court of Impeachment of eX Secretary
Belknap is not to secure his conviction as
many seem to suppose, but to reach the
truth, the bottom facts, in the case. The
managers on the part of the House appear
as prosecuting officers, it is true; but their
efforts TO convict are prompted to great
extent by partisan motives, and their pro
ceedings give color to the idea that the
trial has been intended all along to end in
verdict of guilty. At the same time, it
should be understood, the Democratic
minority in the Senate, aided by few
technical and halr-splitting Republicans,
who seem to be afraid that their party will
be defeated next November if Belknap is
not sacrificed, have not given the accused
az much latitude IN the way of defense as
he was entitled TO. The rules of evidence
that obtained during the examination of
witnesses were arbitrary, and calculated to
CRAFTY the Democrats in their desire to
disgrace prominent Republican officisl,
and also TO quell the fears of the trimmers
on the Republican side who arc anxious to
build up a reputation for rigorous adher-
ence to duty regardless Of party conse-
quences. To reach these ends the testi-
mony Of Caleb P. Marsh, esq, Was
mainly relied upon. 1t was expected
that be would connect General Bel
KNAPP corruptly with the appointment of
Evans to be post trader at Fort Sill;
but that eXpec' alton has been disappointed.
The question being put TO him directly by
Mr.. Carpenter, of counsel for the defense,
and not by the prosecution, he swore that
no. corrupt bargain or agreement of any
kind had existed between himself and
BeIknap or Evans and Belknap. One
would naturally think that such question
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-15
Hon. l. B. ClsWell, II. C.

from the Madison (wiS.) State Journal
From all parts of this Congressional district
we hear of but one expression of opinion, and
that is, that our present capable and popular
representative shall receive unanimous nomi-
nation for a second term. The compliment of
such nomination is emphatically due to Mr..
Caswell. He has been a faithful representa-
tive of the people of the Second district, ever
ready and prompt on all occasions to serve his
constituents. But few realize the amount of
labor required of member of Congress, aside
from his duties upon the floor of the House
and in the committee-room. 1t is very great.
The correspondence incident to the position,
the detail of Departmental work required by
large constituency, keep a member, if he
does his duty faithfully, constantly at work.
Mr.. Caswell, though a good speaker and law
yer, who has done himself credit in the de-
bates of the House, is practically an excellent
business man. familiar with all the details of
business affairs. His aptness in this respect,
combined with his good common sense AMI
thorough knowledge of the law, have rendered
him q most valuable member, and enabled
him TO be of great service to all of his constit-
uents having matters that demanded his at
tention at the National Capital.
Fully approaching the many good qualities
of their representative, the Republicans of the
''-t-ict will accord him q unanimous nomina-
,.... sal. IN he ratified at the polls in No
D
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-15

ACCORDING to the not always veracious
Washington correspondent of the Boston
Herald, ex-Detective Yaryan has been out
yaryanlng himself before the House Com
mittee on the Whisky Frauds. He states
that Yaryan swore that in 1872 Commits
sioner Douglass, of the Internal Revenue
Bureau, gave as reason for not prescott
ing certain alleged revenue frauds in st.
Louis an irs.nuat:on that President Grant
stood in the way. The story is incredulous
og-its face, both because the Boston Herald
man printed it and because it is accredited
to Yaryan. But Mr.. Douglass denies it
most emphatically. He says that he
never alluded. either directly or indirectly,
to the President i'll any conversation he
had with Yaryau. 1t should be under
stood, in this connection, that 1872 was
the year whsn Yaryan and Brashear went
to ST. Louis, when, it is alleged. they
cleared $1,000 by black mailing opera
ton
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-15

AND NOW x-Postmaster General Jewell
is reported to have said that he was ere
moved" because he was not friendly with
BOSS" Shepherd. A poor excuse is bet
ter than none; but the auimus of this re-
mark is very plain. In the estimation of
Jewell Shepherd is not ''proper" person,
and it was his deliberate intention to in
sinuate that the President was under the
influence of improper persons. This is not
the first insinuation of the kind that he has
been guilty of. In fact from the day when
he imprudently usurped the prerogatives
of the President, and told Bill King, of
Minnesota, that he (JewelD was the head
OF the Post Office Department, and that he
would not recognize King as a proper per-
son, he has persistently attempted to be-
little the President in every imaginable
way. Proper" persons seem to have
been his bette noir.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-15

Mr. Hays, and yet month after month has
passed and no report has been made. The
testimony has just been published, and the
report could have easily accompanied 1t had
there been disposition to do justice to a Re-
publican. We say Republican, for If the
same charge had been made against Demo-
crat, who believes the report would have been
80 loDg delayed, especially where it completely
exoneratesa Is this in keeping with the action
of the Republicans in the Kerr easel Is the
report withheld because Mr.. Hays is candi-
date for reelection and Mr.. Lord in his mar
row partisan soul desires 1t to operate against
Mr.. Hays, even though he well knows that
Mr.. Hays is entirely innocent of the charge
against hint
On the banks of the Little Big Horn, where
the irrepressible cactus shades the sandy sur
face of the earth in profusion, and in the mar
row defiles running back from the fatal stream,
sleep to-day the flower of the American army.
The impress OF Fate is on the sad scene. Any
other charge, any other military movement,
would have in all probability saved our brave
and immortal heroes. But the God of Fate
sat enthroned in that valley of carnage, and
these men were doomed to die. Though
they are all dead; though three hundred homes
wear the emblems of profound grief; though
at first it looked like needless slaughter, still
time will vindicate Custer in his brave but dis
astrous charge, and prove to the world that he
pursued a course which at the time seemed the
inevitable. After travelling many weary miles
to find the enemy, the first natural impulse of
any officer would have been to prevent his
escape after he was found. When within four
miles of the monster village everything gave
the appearance of hasty retreat on the part of
the Indians. This was the incentivetha led Gus
ter TO the charge of death. An Indian village
of tepees can be taken down, packed, and be
placed in a condition for removal in very
short time. Custer was aware that if he gave
the Indians an opportunity to do this they
would certainly leave before his support under
Terry arrived, and that hesitancy on his part
would necessitate his following the Indians
up, which would have eventually resulted in a
conflict with them with the forces under his
immediate command, for the Indians in their
retreat would have travelled much faster than
the infantry support could possibly have done.
Taking the situation in at glance the brave
Custer decided to strike them without delay,
and before they could prepare to escape with
their immense stores. With heroism which
will 60 down into future ages as brighter
deed than the famous charge at Balaklava,
he and his intrepid soldiery dashed boldly into
the jaws of an unparalleled massacre, each
man doing his duty as he died. And now, as
the country stands looking upon the CHASTITY
scene, it exclaims with the gallant Terry,
"The flower OF our army is gone at last"
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PRESIDENT GRANTS tell-all-yOu- know
letter to ex-Secretsry Bristow continues 10
attract comment, the greater portion of
which is decidedly complimentary. 1t was
the fearless u,terance of brave and honest
man, who gladly courts complete iuvesti-
cation, even at the hands of his enemies.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-15

THE WEEKLY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
of sixty four columns, containing the Bel
KNAPP Impeachment, death of Custer, the
South Carolina horror and all the Con-
gressioDal and general news of the week,
is now ready for mailing 1t is the cheap
est AID best campsiEn newspaper in the
cOurtry
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-15

Persons Ieauing the city during the sum
nuer months, and Utshing to be informed Of
matters transpiring at the city Of Wash
ington, can haze the DAILY NATIONAL RE-
PUBLICAN mailed to their address, free of
postage, at the foE!escin rates, payable in
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EDUCATIONAL.

NNON~@[ONOSHON~~~N%ON
KINDERGARTEN NORMAL CLASS
~ during the summer vacStiOn.-Important to
teachers and GovernesSes.-An opportunity Is Of
ftred to primary school teachers, who are DESTROYS
to introduce the kindergarten method of teaching
in their primary school. to take the preparatory
course for kindergarten teachers with Mrs. Louise
Pollock. Applications to be made at once at the
kindergarten and Training School, 7OS Eleventh
street, near Il.
Arrangements for taking lessons on the piano, In
French or German, can be made separately.
-iyl3-3t
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and reform from the lips of party made
up of ex-Confederstes and their sympa-
thizers, who have leagued to pull down
the Republic, is mere hypocrisy that can
not win In this centennial year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-15

"SHAKE-' EM-UP-DUG" BENNETT disap-
proves the Presidents application Of his
shaking policy toward the Cabinet. If it
is good policy in business, why not in ma
tiCna affaiIs?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-15

Now the Democratic press are calling Gus
ter's defeat providential, because there are so
many troops less to be placed in the South
during the coming elections for the protection
of colored voters.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-15
EDITORIAL POSTSCRIPT.

The Empress Eugene is expected at Sara
toga during the month of August. She will
find the mineral water there endowed with
thoroughly republican Indifference to conse-
quences.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-15

Rain-in the-face is the name of the Sioux
chieftaih who shot the gallant Custer. The
next time it rains in the face of that Sioux,
God grant that it may be something heavier
than hail.
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PERSONAL.

N11111< N-N.NINNC(NCSN<%-~
MONEY TO LOAN. IN LARGE Or
WI small sums, low collateri,ss. Notes of short
date daily discounted. Money carefully invested.
ASBURY 6. APPLEMAN,
No. I+25H Penna.aye., near Treasury Dept, City.
T1HE ONLY GENUINE BOSS" CIGAR,
4 made of pure Pumarrega Havana Filler.
Sold only at NJ. GOLDSTEIN'S
California Cigar Store, 6l Pennsylvania avenue,
at s per hundred; cents each. Try them.
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MINER NORMAL SCHOOL
FOR COLORRD PERSONS,

This Institution, supper ted mainly by funds col
lected by Miss Myrtilla Miner, viii be reOpened
under new and favorable auspices the I3th day
of September next, at No. 1913 street northwest
in THIS city.
Candidates for admission, of either sex. must be
at least sixteen years of of good moral charac
ter. and must pass satisfactory examination in
Reading Writing, Arithmetic. Typography, Gram
mar and the History of the United States. ENami-
nations for admission TO take place 1t the school
house ON the day above named ~ 3 a. IN.
TERMS:
Tuition free to persons intending to teach and
residing in the District Of Columbia.
Persons. nOn-residents of the District, not in
tending to teach, tuition per aunum, $1,000.
All pupils will pay for Incidental expenses 81 90
per annum.
For further Information apply to any member of
the School Board.
SCHOOL BOARD.-Rev. Cyrus II. Fay, Professor
John NJ. LangstOn, Miss GeOrgianna A. Boutwell,,
Mrs. Ellen O'Connor, Washington, ID. G.
tyIo WEM2ln
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-15

Closing Sale Summer DIV Goods
slC az, RaliEer now d.
IJS. GTUnadIAss rtUw ~.
81 GrenadiuGS, b. ~.
NOW Is THE I'M FOR q ~ kIsa
Discount of 30 per cent. off Lace Sac,
Discount of % per cent. of ParaSOls.
Calicoes &C. and upward.
Percales and Lawns 10 and l2kc.
Cassimeres for Men and Boys At cost.
Rest unlaundered Shirt in the city.
E1-Don't forget the place.
r. n. NAUDAIN,
jyl5-n N0.7Os Market Space.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

s~M0UNT VERNON PLACE M. Z.
S Church South, corner of Ninth and
streets northwest. Preaching TOMORROW (Sun-
D.. editor of the Baltimore Episcopal Methodist,
and att O'Clock p. IN. by Rev. DIR: Domer, of the
wis
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-15

mt West who attempted to COM
.... tear now, and says it
~ 80 = ..,r.,. -...,. IN the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-15

DISSOLUTION OF COMPREHENSIVE.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. July H. 1876.
The firm of A. SAKS co. Is this day dissolved by
mutual consent, Mr.. B.hATZESSTElS Withdraw
ing.
A. SAKS.
Il. KATZESSPEIN.
As above stated, have this day disposed of to A.
sAkS my entire interest In the firm OF A. SAKS &
CO., who will in future conduct the business. l
nestly bespeak for him continuance of the very
hattering patronage bestowed upon the old hrm.
b. KATZRNSTEIN.
shall continue the business under the FIRMS
name of A. SAKS Co, and have assumed all liabil
tiles of the firm, and alone authorized sign in
liquidation Of all accounts due the old firm. shall
deayur in the future in the past to merit the
tinuance Of the many kind fayors and patronage be-
slowed on the old firm. ANDREW SAkS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-15
gesPECIAL NOTICE.

~ Cigars Sold Retail at Wholesale Prices.
Clear Hsyanas.Henry Clay ReIna Victoria; SID
per leo; for &c. Clear ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CONNIE ii Faut; 500 per Loo; lOc each. Clear Ha
ysnas-.La Rose Concha; 80 per l9o: for &c.
Clear Hayanas-DOmcstic Flor de MuriaS: $50 per
Loo: for 25c. Clear Havana Fllliug-DOmestic,
The U. 8 Boss; So per 90: for &c. CiglrettHs-
Caporsl, Vanity Fair: $50 per loo; Sc Cigar
ettes-St. James and FunaristOs; $40 per Loo: lOc
W. T. Blackwsll's Durham smoking Tobacco, 6Oc.
Cigar Store, No. GIL Pennsylvania avenue, under
NttrOpOlItau hotel jeaO
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-15

The most forcible, effective and able argu-
ment made upon the contested election case
of Abbott against Frost, from the Fourth
district of Massachusetts,, during its considera-
ton in the House yesterday, was that of Hon.
John H. Baker, of Indiana
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-15

Slippery Sam and Tortuous Tom are the
Sobriquets given to the Democratic nominees
for the Presidency. They will both slip up on
election, be twisted into political obscurity
and buried in an empty money barrel next
November.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-15

And ncv one ol tie JoIi AZ dor. ai,a-
Gates of "Indian EXTERN. f' On. . g.yu",ns -
his firm belief that the only truly So. say
ages on the face of this green earth are the
ones standing in front of cigar stores.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

SPECIAL NOTICE.
To buy fine WATCHES, CHAINS, DIAMONDS,
and all other fine JEWELRY cheap, for cash, go to
5. GOLDSTEIS & co.
If you need GUNS, REYOLVERS, SILVER and
any valuable present for ornament, 20 to the
LOAN OFFICE, CORNER TENTH AND ID SIS,
To sell valuable Goods, to negotiate Loan or TO
obtain liberal allowances Commission, reason-
able terms, go the Oldest largest and most rela-
BILE house In this country.
\. GOLDSTEIN & CO.,
LOAN AND COMMISSION BROKERS,
ieH-tf Northeast corner Tenth and ID streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-15

Representative Blackburn, in conversat ion
with newspaper man, said recently that Zone
thing is certain, if we cannot win now, with
the sentiment of the country in our favor, the
Democratic party might as well disband and
go to the dogs" Here is another deliberate
attempt of this man to dlspossess the devil of
his lawful property. He wants to give to the
dogs that which his majesty has claimed for
twenty years.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-07-15

streets northwest. Preaching TO MORROW (sua-
pSy eitor Of sfG she zee Sps;copai
and ats O'Clock p; IN. by Rev. DIR; Domer, OF me
LEsl!.h lutheran Church The public are invited.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
sP COLOMBIA .TYPOGRAPHICAL
- Union No 1.-THE regular meT Msn 81 %
O'sISsk ,s,,r l. R T. TAiTTEE ls5eIst,v
~ RALLY,.J ERsEYM N.-A
w b Hh e S1K h Fl fsnn
a3o oeiSsf. Stirring Speeches are cIpectad from
Hons c. ii. Snncks son, 5. 4. Dobbins and others.
J. SHAW, Secretary. IyI5-2t
~wAsHINGTON CITY
ANDY M. c. A. LIBRARY COMPANY,
Corner Ninth and d sts.)
1t should be rene nbcred that the
Washington City and Y. VI. &. A. LII
brary Company
will deliver books to their subserinsrs.s
Those who live In distant portion OF the city viii
S S to Learn 56S by &C. thE 10 1ss
week without trouble or extra charge yl2-u
ngMME. l.. p. JEANNERET
will remain two weeks longer, and is selling bounets
worth 500 FOR IS. and dressmaking done in the
shortest notice, No. Isoe Penn. avenue. Jy3-2w
~e wOMEN's TEMPE ANCE
~ UNIoN.Tha regular 'h.ynLinnal meeting
will be held THIS Thursday AFTERNOON, at
O'Clock, at the chapel of the Y. NJ. e. A. All are
invited. myi-Th3m
HgeMETKOPOLtS SAVINGS BANK,
~ WASHINGTON, ID. O.. June 3D. 1876.
The third Semi-arnual dividend of interest to de-
pOsitOrs will be payable and after July -. 1876,
1t the rate of five cent. per annum on all sums
LETT on deposit one or more calendar months during
the half year ending July 1876 Interest not called
for will bear interest like the principal from July l.
SAMUEL NORMENT, President,
NICHOLAS ACKRR, Vice President.
lySM&Ih3w lotarI
eSJ3ON AND AFTER AUG UST L, 1879,
VS. the business hours of the German Amer
lean Savings Bank will be from 10 a. to p. IN.
Open Saturday evenings, to receive deposits
jeS-FTutaui G. z. PRENTISS, Cashier.
ngNOTICE.-ON AND AFTER Az.
rs GUST 1, 1876, the hours of the Metropolis
Savings Bank will be as follows: From april
/ to October l from A. IN. to p. M; from
October 10 April from 10 a. m to p IN. Open
on Saturdays from p. N. to p. IN: 70 receive de-
pOsits only. j. a. RUFF, Cashier.
JED. jy7, 1871, as
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FOR SALE OR RENT.

ENOR RENT OR SALE-THAT FINE BUSI-
II ness property, corner of Massachusetts, avenue
and Fourteenth street northwest, suitable for mar
ket and grocery business, or both combined. Terms
of SALE Small payment cash. and balance long time;
easy monthly payments. Inquire Of ''Kenedy,n
REPUBLICAN Office. aPl1-u
EOR SALE, EXCHANGE OR RENT-THAr
II beautifully finished RESIDENCE, 1884 -
street northwest, containing seventeen rooms s.3
most eligibly located, and possessing all modern ~
improvements. Half cash. Apply to W. NOT
TISGHAM, corner of Third and L streets south-
east, or to r. A. POSEY, Fort Foot, Maryland.
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FOR SALE

TOR A l. e sl2, 500 - FOR ELEI
IL CANT house, with all the conveniences. aea1
st. Aloysius church. b. ii. WARNER, =
lYl5 Seventh and streets.
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with age and is encouraged by Southern
assurance which is pre-eminent.
The Northern wing of the Democratic
party is made up of that gaunt, half-starved
material which left the Government in 1861
with Buchanan, and has had no taste of the
loaves and fishes of national place for six
teen years. These are they who now array
themselves in the robes of pretended re-
form and seek the reins of power under a
sham and delusion. These are they who
once leagued with the enemies ofthe Union,
and will do so again, if they attain to power,
where they have an opportunity. Their
normal condition is disloyalty, injustice,
fraud and hypocrisy, and never did they
enjoy their full estate more eminently than
under the lead of Tilden.
1t is highly probable that our opponents
would enter upon an estate bordering upon
beatitude if the reins of power should be
surrendered to their tender keeping. 1t
would be high day for them when JEFF
Davis and Tilden could advance upon the
National Capital arm in arm, followed by
Copperheads and traitors two by two, to
take possession of the purse and sword and
enter upon the millennial season of another
turn of power after such protracted fasting.
But the history and memories of the war to
crush rebellion stand between these allied
powers of the Democracy and their long
cherished hopes. The bones of Custer
and his slaughtered companions cry aloud
against admitting party to power which
would reduce the army and its efficiency to
so low stage that even our border savages
cannot be subjugated by it. The PROSTATE
business interests of the country rise up in
protest against party which would de-
moralize its currency and tarnish the Ma
tional faith and honor by delaying the hour
of resumption. The cry of retrenchmsnt
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-04-17

The Baltimore american seems to be in
clined to think that PLAT would make a
good receiver of the Atlantic, Mississippi
and Ohio railroad. If PLAT should receive
the appointment-of which we suppose
there is no danger-MAHoNE would thereby
be rendered popular manager. The
mouths OF all those who have antagonized
his course towards this city and the express
company would be at once sealed by the
prospect Of such a successor to him as JAMES
II. PLArr. The cry Of "IVirginia for Viz
ginians" would have new meaning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-04-17

Judge John w. Colvin, of the Court of
Criminal Correction, died at st. Louis on
the 18th. He was q native Of Virginia.
Governor Cake, OF Texas, Virginian, is
9 promising candidate for the United States
Senate.
Hon. John Anbler Smith, from Virginia,
selegraphed North that Mr.. Conkling can
count on twelve votes from Virginia, not
withdrawing thai the Convention declared
for Mr. Blaine. .T5 {,
Frederick Douglas, in his speech of the
inauguration Of the Lincoln statue at Wash.
ington, euiogized Lincoln as an upright and
syell-mearfng man, but showed fully how
reluctant he was 20 enter upon the work OF
freeing slaves. 5sSa
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-04-17

AN OUTSIDERS OPISIoS.-That Virginia
Convention shows the manipulation of q
master hand. It is in favor OF Blaine, but
it eulogizes Morton. Has the deXterous ex-
Speaker been trying to make friends of
the mammon of Indiana uprighteousness:
When Morton draws out of the contest, his
spare votes would come handy to somebody
else no doubt. But where in the world is
that overwhelming strength for Conkling in
Virginia of which we have been hearing SO
much from our senior Senator supporters
Neto York Tribune.