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National Republican., 1876-06-08

THE NOMINATION by the President of
the Hon. W. W. Ketchum to be United
States District Judge for the Western dis
trict of Pennsylvania, vice McCandless,
retired, will be received by the people of
the Keystone State with hearty approval
and satisfaction. Mr. Ketchum was born
at Wilkesbarre June 90. 1920, and was ad-
mitted to the bar in 1850. He was pro.
thonotory of Luzerne county three years, q
member of the State House of Representa-
tives in 1858 and of the State Senate in
1859. He was elected to the Forty
Fourth Congress by q handsome Republi-
can majority, and he has been an able and
earnest worker in the National Legislature
during the present session. The Pennsyl-
vania bench has gained an able and pure
representative, who will grace the position
with which he has been Justly honored.
National Republican., 1876-06-08

THE Straight out Republican Conven-
tion, which met yesterday at Lyceum Hall,
selected delegates to the National Cenven-
ton at Cincinnati, who will be at once
recognized as fully and fairly representing
the true Republican sentiment of the Dis
trict of Columbia. Ex Governor Alexan-
der R. Shepherd and Frederick Douglass
are both representative men, who enjoy
national regulations as true, courageous
and unhlnching Republicans from the
start. Their voices will, therefore, be
heard and needed in the councils of the
party at Cincinnati.
National Republican., 1876-06-08
FOR THE CAMPAIGN.

We will send the WEEKLY NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN postage paid) for the cam
paigR, from July to November 16, which
will include the result of the Presidential
election, in clubs or single, for rs cents
each. This will afford an excellent oppor-
tunity for our friends in the country to
keep themselves fully advised of the pro-
gress OF political events during what prom
ises to be the most exciting canvass which
has occurred since 1860 at very small
cost. The Weekly is twice the size of the
daily, and contains the gist of all the gen
eral news which appeared in the daily
during the week preceding.
National Republican., 1876-06-08

seldom do we hear the names of Hendricks,
Tilden and Hancock pronounced. There is
silent prophecy in this. 1t is that the people
believe that the Republican candidate will be
elected, whoever Is nominated. The hand
writing is already seen on the wall: "Repub-
licanism must win"
It is gallant fight that the friends Of the
Indians and the great peace policy of the
Presidents are making against the efforts now
being made to transfer the Indian bureau to
the War Department. The scheme to secure
this transfer, considered frankly, can be no.
thing other than an attempt to destroy as far
as possible the good results Of the present
system of Indian treatment by placing upon
the whole matter a check that will eventually
END in the abandonment of the Presidents
po'icy.
The New York World, in speaking of Mr..
Blaine's securing his private letters from the
rascally Witness, Mulligan, says: "The
proven fact that he had seized his own letters
from a man who had made use of them to
threaten him was enough to condemn him in
the estimation Of most people, no matter how
innocent the letters might be found to be.
The consciousness of having done such
thing would have crushed out of most men
the power to make an effective defense"
Does the World mean to condemn a man for
taking possession of his private property, and
particularly his private letters, wherever they
might be found? Every brave man in Chris
tendon would seize his private property
wherever it could be found. 1t is one Of the
fundamental principles of the inalienable
rights of man to protect himself and his own.
There is an irresistible power to do this in the
heart of every man of pluck and courage.
The wild tiger kills those who molest her
young, and a brave business man will fight
to protect his private matters from needless
exposure, and particularly at the hands OF
such contemplate rascals as the menacing
Mulligan. The World is growing weaker and
less wise every day.
National Republican., 1876-06-08
[oFFICIAL.l
NAVY DEPARTMENT, !
WASHINGTON, June 2 1875,

Il
WASHINGTON June 2, 1875.
[Circular letterI
SIR: Upon the receipt of this circular, or as
soon thereafter as practicable, you will forward to
the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting q copy
Of the watch, quarter and station bill Of the ves-
sci under your command, and will have incorpo-
rated in it the following Information -
Battery, specifying pivot and broadside guns;
how mounted; On what decks, sc.
Capacity of mGgdzines and sheil-roons, in de-
tail
Capacity for provisions for specified time and
number OF men.
Capacity of Iodter-tdnks, in gallons.
Mdrimum quantity Of tcGter that can be dis
titled in twenty-fOur hours.
Dimensions of reSSeL Length between perpen-
diculars and over all; breadth of beam; depth
of hold draft forward and aft when ready for sea;
length of fore and mainmasts.
Description of engines Whether simple or
compound; direct-acting or not; horse power; num-
Der Of boilers and furnaces; square feet Of CRATE
surface; capacity of albunkers; quantity Of
fuel expended at full and three-quarter speed.
Pumps, (both steam and hand) Number, posi-
tion and throwing capacity in gallons per minute.
Chain-cGbles md anchors Number and lengths
of chains; weights of different anchors.
Sail area. Displacement Tonnage.
Greatest speed under sail and steam; under sail
alone, and under steam alone, with both full and
two-tbirds boiler power.
This information will hereafter be considered
necessary part Of the ships station bill and shall
be transferred from one Commanding officer to the
other when relieved, and atthe termination of the
cruise shall, with the watch, quarter and station
BILL be forwarded to the Bureau of Equipment
and Recruiting. GEO. NJ. RoBEsoN,
Secretary Of the Navy.
National Republican., 1876-06-08

Mr.. PETER COOPER has written letter
accepting the nomination of the Independ-
ents for President, if they can find no
better man to support. This is modest on
the part of the old gentleman, and ought
to secure him the faithful support of his
party. But, as that party is noted for its
cheek rather than its modesty, it is to be
feared that Mr.. Cooper will not be elected.
National Republican., 1876-06-08

THE Hon. Fred. Douglass is scknowl
edged, not only in this country but the
world over, as the foremost representative
of his race. The Republicans of this Dis
trict did themselves honor yesterday in
selecting him, as representative colored
man, to be delegate to Cincinnati.
National Republican., 1876-06-08

TIE WEEKLY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
for the week ending JuneS is published
this morning, and contains all the impor-
tant news of the daily. For sale at the
counter
National Republican., 1876-06-08
EDITORIAL POSTSCRIPT.
The lowest thing that ever walked the fac
of this green earth is a.low-necked dress.

If Susan B. Anthony goes upon the stage,
as is her intention, in the character of Desde-
mona, what would become of us should Othello
forget he was only playing smother. and
smother Eer to'sure!
Some Of the Pennsylvania papers are pre-
dieting that ex-senator Scott is the coming
President. But few men would fill the high
chair OF the nation more gracefully and hon.
estly than this able and sturdy statesman.
When William Allen heard that the Ohio
delegates were solid for him he chuckled to
himself, and said al told Columbus when
he discovered this country that / would one
day be its ruler, and now am on the track"
When a man considers the fact that last
year Ferdinand of Austria gave the Pope
So; 1000, goo, and Lord Ripon gave him $50, 900,
and pious old lady gave him 100000, 1t
makes him feel like being Pope for a day or
so himself.
The best indication respecting the popular
feeling to-day is the manner in which the
press and people are talking about the Repub-
lican candidates. The names of Blaine, Conk-
ling and Bristow are heard on every hand, but
National Republican., 1876-06-08

THE Detective Press insists that Mr..
Blaine has Gen B. F. Butler to thank for
his late voluminous advertising If Ben.
don't stop this business, he will make
Blaine President.
National Republican., 1876-06-08
BUILDING MATERIALS.
rHEARTIFICIAL STONE COMPANY

TNHE STONE COMPANY
l. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
is prepared TO supply, at short notice. Thing for
Vestibules, Sidewalks, Footways and Curbing, In
House and Lawn Steps and Platforms; houses
fronted; cellar walls and flooring cemented to
clude dampness: kitchens and areas cemented and
made perfectly dry, and sure preventive against
work executed for which Portland Cement Is
adapted. Our Portland Cement becomes in a few
DAYS superior any of the marble natural stone
in common use, and Is admirable imitation OF
either marble or stone; Is more durable, and In
- q. NJ. ROBERTS, Manager.
ia2O-tf 4S6 LOulsiana avenue.
National Republican., 1876-06-08

A LII KINDS OF GENTLEMEN'S CAST
"A of wearing apparel can be sold to The very best
advantage by addressing calling on JUSTH, els ID
street. between Sixth and seventh northwest.
Notes by mall promptly attended TO. Cash paid.
National Republican., 1876-06-08
PERSONAL.

PERSONAL.
NGE.G.THJEANNEREf WI 0PEN 4
Nl large assortment of IMPORTED DRESSES,
and also some of her own manufacture, MAY II, Il
and l3. Dresses made on the shortest notice. She
invites the ladies in genera l3S Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. myS-lm
MONEY TO LOAN, IN LARGE OR
WI small sums, low on collateTals. Notes of short
date daily discounted. Money carefully invested.
ASBURY Il. APPLEMAN,
No. H25k Penna. ave-, near Treasury Dept, City.
my5-n IStar-3t.l
rJIHE ONLY GENUINE "BOSS" CIGAR,
Il made of pure Pumarrega Havana Filler.
Sold only at M. GOLDSTEIN'S
California Cigar Store, 611 Pen nsylyania avenue,
At IS per hundred; cents each. Try them.
mhz2-6
National Republican., 1876-06-08
Persons Leaving the city during the sum

FeTS0NS 6d0lNg INs Guy uNTIHg Nts S0N1-
mer months, and Uishing to be informed Of
matters transpiring ct tie city Of Wash
ingtoa, cGs zaUs the DAILY NATIONAL Re-
PUBLICAN mailed to their address, free of
postGge, at the following rates, payable in
National Republican., 1876-06-08
G Pr CE JOS T.

We have on our wharf about 1, 500, 900 feet and
inch SPRUCE JOIST, very best quality, from 6
inches TO IL inches wide 10 to "a feet long which We
are authorized by the owner to sell for CASH with
out regard to cost.
have determined to sell 1t very much below cost,
and very much less than 1t can be bought In this
Purchasers will find It to their interest to examine
this lumber and learn our prices.
Large stock Of
always on hand, at lowest market prices.
r. EDW. CLARK n Co..
Once, Depot and Planing-Mi
mhi2-n Foot Of Fourth street east.
National Republican., 1876-06-08
BOOKS AND STATIONERY

~NNIooNNN.OOO.N-N.NIN
go LIVER OF THE MILL" A TALE BY
" the author of ''MInIstering IANEA
New volumes of 'sEpochs of His -@H
tory SH,-sY
sdThe Greeks and the Persians.'
1.-THE Fall of the Stuarts.''
"Familiar Talks to Boys" q" by John Hall.
''Polynesia and New Guinea ~ by Rev. A. W.
Murray.
All the new books, published, at
VIM BALLANTYNES
ie6-tf f2S Seventh strsat
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-01-20

and reports, important improvements were in
| troduced into the infrmaries and jails Of the
State, and the general efficiency of our pena
and reformatOry system was increased. In
1872 the General Assembly, without due con-
sideration, il is believed, repealed the act Gre
ating the board. | respectfully recommend
that the Board of State Charities he re-estab-
lished
/ At is believed thai an investigation in the in
terest of economy will discover that several
off1es, somewhat expensive to the State, may,
without detriment to the public service, be
either abolished or so consolidated as to ac-
complish material saving to the treasury.
Agreeing generally with the sentiments of
Governor Aliens recent message, l desire es
pecially to concur in what is said on the sub
jeet of the National Centennial celebration.
No community in the world has been per-
mitted by Providence to enjoy more largely
the blessings conferred on mankind by the
great event of 1916 than the people cf Ohio.
Ohio and her interests had no existence hun
dred years ago. They are the growth of less
than century. The people naturally wish
that their State, and her history, and her ad-
vantages, should be widely known. No other
such opportunity for their exhibition will
probably occur for several generations.
Let your session he short-avoid all schemes
requiring excessive expenditure, whether
State or local, and your constituents will
cheerfully approve the appropriation required
to secure to Ohio a fitting representation in
the approaching celebration of the Nations
birth
Before taking the oath of office, desire to
make my Acknowledgements to my predecessor,
Governor Allen, for the friendly and consider
ate way in which he has treated me, both dur
ing and since the political contest in Ohio,
and to express the wish, in which am sure
yoiI, and all the people whom he has served,
will unite with me. that returning to his beau
tifll home overlooking the ancient capital of
our State, he may enjoy for many years to
come the best blessings which belong to this
stage of existence.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-01-20

PKrERsoN's MAGAZINE for February is be-
fore us, ahead of all others, and containing, as
Supplement, fine large-sized steel en-
craving, after Col. Trumbull's celebrated pic
ture, "The Declaration of Independence, the
Centennial Gift of the publisher to his sub
scribers for 1876. The plate is very carefully
engraved, with fifty-six portraits, and can be
taken out and framed, if desired. 1t is pic
ture which every family ought to possess; and
every family, therefore, ought to subscribe for
Jefferson" Besides this costly Supplement,
there is the usual steel-plate, and a charming
one it is, called Snow Birds; a colored steel
fashion plate, double size; colored pattern;
and more than a score of other embellishments
of fashions, &C., &c. There is also an illus
trated article on the Signers of the Declara-
ton, with fac -simile of part Of the original
Declaration, an engraving of Hancock's chair,
an engraving of the table on which the Decla-
ration was signed, &C., &c. Peterson" is
one of the few magazines that gets better and
better the older it grows. The price is but
two dollars year, postage free, with great
deduction to clubs Address CHAs. j. PETER
son, 306 Chestnut Street, Phila.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-01-20
Repeal Of the Gray Nuns Act.
From Harper's Weekly.


An extraordinary act was passed by
the Legislature last May, which. we
trust the present Legislature will re.
peal without delay. We mean the
Gray Nuns Act, which authorizec the
Superintendent of public Instruction
to issue certificate of qualification a.
teacher tin the schools to any gradu-
ate of its seIninaries to whom the Ro-
man Catholic Si5terhood of Gray Nuns
may have awarded a diploU1a. This
astounding bill finally passed. the Sem
ate unanimously, the Governor signed
1t, and thus exclusive rights and privi-
lege5 in the public schools were confer
red upon the sect which is their open
and uncompromising enemy. As the
Legislature in both branches is strong-
ly Republican, there can be no good
reason for delaying the movement for
repeal. There will undoubtedly be pe-
titions presented asking for repeal, but
the Legislature need not wait for them.
The act Is wholly sectarian. 1t SUBJ
stantially empowers a sectatian body
to furnish teachers for the schooIs.
And it is surprising that it should have
been reported by the Republican chair
man of the Senate Committee on Char
liable and Religious Societies. Here
was an admirable opportunity for the
Governor to return the bill to the Leg
islature with statement that it really
contraveHed the spirit of the Constitu.
ton. But is just the kind of opportu-
nifty which Democratic Governors are
careful not to improve. And Nv Rhenev-
er the facts are pointed out and the spe-
cial privileges to this particular sect is
exposed, the Democratic press warmly
deprecates religious. agitation i'm peli-
tics. So in ancient times, when the
AbOliti0nists laid bare the infamies of
slavery, they were denounced as incen-
diary di~uniOnists. .1 a2rf7J 1;'0
This Gray Nuns Act is another Illus
tratiOn of the constant and idsidious
effort Of the Roman Catholic hierarchy
to obtain control of the schools which
it wishes to destroy, Ifany other sect
or body of clergymen should engage in
such attempts, they would be equally
censured by the intelligent press of the
country. If the defense of the schools
seems to be directed against one reIigi-
GUS body, il Is only because the danger
proceeds from that body. When the
priesthood of she. Roman Church is
content to occupy the same position
that every other body of religious min
listers in the country holds, the Catho-
lie sect will viii be no more especially
and watched and exposed
than any other. But so long asit de-
clares open war upon one of the most
cherished Institutions of the country, to
which very mueh of, the national char
acter, power, and prosperity is due, it
may be perfectly sure that it will en-
counter the constant and intiexible OPP
American resolution that
will only smile at the feeble clamor of
religious agitation and mixing relig-
ion with politics -. -. -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-01-20

VIM. Mcdonald, a native of Steuben-
vile, made his debut Ms vocalist with
the Titiens troupe, in Pittsburgh, re-
Gently. Strakusrh has engaged hun to
appear in opera at New York with the
Titiens January "a.
The Circleville Herald and Union
says: Five acres of land were sold,
near Centerville, on the Scioto Valley
railroad, last week, for $i0l0, or $e0s
per acre, which would have been con-
sidered dear at 800 before the railroad
was projected.
The Newark Advocate says, Captain
Loughman, of Hopewell, that county,
raised an ear of corn the past season
having 80 rows, and in each row 81
grains, making q total of 1852. When
shelled the lcurn from this one ear,
wsighedlS4 ounces.
The oldest officer of the Prussiap
army Is Field Marshal Won Wrangel,
who VIII complete next year the ninety
second yearof his life, and the eightieth
year OF service in the Prussian army.
A doctor and q military officer be-
came enamored, of the same lady. A
friend asked her Which of the two suit
ors she intended to favor. She replied
that 'sit was difficult tor her to deter
mine, for they were such killing crsar
tures."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-01-20
DR.. Pierce.
+ From the Toledo Blade.

from the Toledo Clade.
Success ia never achieved without MERIT
A man may make a poor article and sell
it once, and there being 10000, 900 people in
the United States, the sale to each one would
be enough to make decent fortune. But an
article that holds the field year after year, and
the sales of which increase regularly and rap
idly. must have absolute merit.
DR.. r. " Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y, occupies
our entire eighth page to-day with his various
articles. We admit it, because we know the
Doctor, and know of his articles. We know
him to be regularly educated physician,
whose dieloma hangs on the wall of his office,
and we know that he has associated with him
several of the most eminent practitioners in the
country. We know that parties consult him,
by mail and in person, from all the States in
the Union every day, and that they are fairly
and honestly dealt with. ........t -.
This grand result has been accom- ,lished by.
two agencies reliable artIclrs-articles
which, once introduced, work easily their own
way-and splendid business management
They have succeeded because they ought to
have succeeded"
If you would patronize Medicines, scien-
tifically prepared by skilled Physician and
Chemist, use Dr. Pierces Family Medicines
Golden Medical Discovery is nutritious, tonic,
Alternative, and blood-ceansing. and an un-
equaled Cough Remedy; Pleasant Purgative
Pellets, scarcely larger than mustard seeds,
constitute an agreeable and Ieliable physic;
Favorite Prescription, a remedy fer debillitated
females; Extract of Smart-Weed, magical
remedy for Pain, Bowel Complaints, and an
unequaled Liniment for human and horsefesh;
while his DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy is known
the world over as the greatest specific for Ca
tarrh and ''Cold in the Head ever given to the
nublic They are sold by druggists
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-01-20

KOwledge of fcEooked whisky in Phil
adelphia has come to the Treasury De-
partInent, but no evidence sufficient to
cause the Irrest of persons dealing in it
has yet been discovered.
THE coolest Winters on record in
the United States within the past one
hundred years we're those of 1889, 1886
and 1856. In 1880 the Delaware river,
bay of New York, and Long Island
Sound were so completely ice hound as
to be crossed with horses and slelghs.
The coolest year was that of 1876, In
which there was ioe in every month of
the year.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., isn't it wicked
to say, you be blowed, as Algy does?"
Mother-"It's worse than wicked,
my dear; it is vulgar !"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-01-20
Rules for Finding Amount Of I'm.
--f teresf. e-r.r

On any SUN for any number of days
at various annual percentage. The an
swer is in cents.
Four per cent.-Multiply the princi-
pal by the number OF days it is to run !;
separate right-hand figure from pro-
duct, and divide by nine.
Five per cent.-Multiply by number
of days and divide by ~. -8
Six per cent.-Multiply by the num-
Der of days, separate right-hand figure
and divide by six.
Eight percent.-Multiply by number
of days, separate right hand figure and
divide by IS.
Nine per cent.-Multiply by number
Ofdays, separate right-hand figure and
divide by four. sas
Ten per cent Multiply by number
of days, and divide by 36.
Twelve per cent.--Mul,iply by num-
of lays, separate right-hand figure and
divide by three. a.l'
Fifteen per cent.-Multiply by num-
Der of days, and divide by "a.
Eighteen per cent.--Multiply by
number Of days, separate the right
hand figure and divide by two.
Twenty per cent.-Multiply by num-
Der of days, and divide by is.
Twenty-four per cent.-Multiply by
number Of days, and divide by Is.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-01-20

Southern soil should be treated rs a
murderer. He justified this resolution
in the House to-day, and was applaud
ed for it by the Democratic members.
Some of the Union soldiers among The
Democrats looked on in surprise and
silen( pain. ~ 4-f-r.-st
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-01-20
The Electoral Vote.
From the Washington Chronicle.l

IOiII tilt W dSlIlIgtotI NlIIUuICc.I
Astatement is going the rounds of the po-
litical press that the next Electoral College
including the new State of Colorado-will
compose 27O members. Without the new
State of Colorado the number was 1856, with
If the number ia 1850. as follows.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-01-20
BELMONT CHRONICLE.
ST, GAINESVILLE, OHIO.
THURSDAY, JAN. 20. 1876.
I'VE are in our fathers house we expec

1--WE are in our fathers house; we expect
to stay and make you obey the Constitution as
we understand il, is substantially what Ben.
Hill. as leader of the Confederate Brigadiert,
said in the House on Tuesday to the Repub-
lican voice. He also claimed that they obey
ed the Constitution as they understood it
when they raised the rebel flag in 1861, and
their idea of that war now, and of those who
participated in it. is that jefferson Davis, the
head of the rebel Confederacy, was as pure
patriot and as good man as Gen. Grant. The
Democratic Brigadiers have nothing to regret
except that they were defeated in an effort to
destroy the Union and establish Confederacy
whose foundation stone should be human
slavery Let it be so recorded throughout
the country Gin. G0z.