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National Republican., 1876-02-01

it is plain that though his journey was
through wild and trsckless region
he was wonderfully impressed with the
advantages that would probably accrue to
Virginia if way of communication with
the West could be opened up along the
route he had travelled. Nor did his belief
in thisidea. or his advocacy of it. end with
this report. He proclaimed it in the House
of Burgess, in public meetings, in his con-
versat:ons and in his letters.
Nor did this thought fade out of his mind
as if it was an idea born of youthful enthu-
siasm; it was q belief that ripsned into a
creed with him. Afterwards he repeatedly
travelled over this same route, viz in ITO.
1772 and 1774, for the avowed purpose of
studying the subject with thorough care
and exhaustive diligence. so that he might
know the way completely and all the posi-
bilities Of the case. And on the Goth of
July, ITO. after the first OF these tours, he
made report to the Governor of Mary
land calling attention to the "immense
advantage which Maryland and Virginia
"might derive, (snd at very small COM
"parative expense by making the Poto-
"mac the channel of commerce between
"Great Britain and that immense terri
"tory," the West, & and by this
means secure "the extensive and valuable
trade of rising empire" And there is
now, or recently was, extant a map or
sketch, made with his own hands about
this time, showing q continuation, by q
portage, of the water way from the Poto-
mac to the affluents of the Ohio. This was
copied into valuable report made about
1923 by Hon. A. Stewart to the House of
Representatives of the United States on
this same general subject-matter.
1t was, then. about these times that-by
his own assiduous efforts chiefy-the Co.
lonial government passed an act to "open
cup the Potomac and make 1t navigsble as
"far as Wills creek, " Cumberland The
Revolutionary war interrupted the prose-
cution Of this plan at that time, but no
sooner had he been relieved from his duties
as commander. in chief of the army than he
returned to the prosecution and develop
ment of this work with all his early zeal
In 1884 he wrote his friend, Marquis de
Chastelleux, long account of his personal
inspection Of the New York lake system,
which he had carefully examined to con-
trast its capabilities and possibilities with
those of the Potomac line of communica.
ton.
And there was also recently, if not now,
extant among the papers he left relating to
this same subject table showing the fol-
lowing computation Of distances from De-
troit
National Republican., 1876-02-01
wAsHINGTOK's OPINION uE HARB0a
AT THIS POINT

In former article we alluded to the
historical fact that larger part of Wash
ington's life was actively devoted to the
development Of the idea that hercabouts
was one of the best points along the Allan
tic slope whence to reach out for the COM
mercc of the West. If one should now
carefully study map Of the United States,
unmarked by railroads, he would soon find
that the route between the head of navi-
cation on the Potomac and the navigable
waters of the Ohio, or the lakes, seems to
lie very considerably shorter and the way
easier than along any line that can be
traced TO make 4 similar connection with
any other important point upon or adjacent
to the Atlantic coast. If, now, to this ap-
parent advantage is added the help of rail
communication and the myriad other aids
of the times, it will be seen that the weight
of the argument is wholly in favor of our
city as the most available place along the
Atlantic coast through which the intlowing
or outgoing Western commerce may reach
its destination.
But in 1913 maps had not been made that
could illustrate exactly or truly any such
idea. And it was not from maps, therefore,
that our great Washington, when but a
young man, twenty-one years old, conceived
the idea that hercabouts was the best point
for the western commerce to reach the sea.
1t is our purpose now to give brief sum-
mary Of his conception of this idea and his
lciGng devotion to it, not that the idea is
any more or less real or true because of his
belief in it, but because such testimony
does have, if "a namelcss, yet every consid-
erablc weight from this very circumstance
beyond any strength it may have Intrinsic
ally from its foundation in fact and reason
ableHess. The strong and serene mind Of
Washington was not wont to leap to sud
den conclusions. From his early manhood
onward all his opinions seem to have been
the slowly -ripcned results OF well-reasOned
and carefully considered premises.
BY the historical record it appears that
his attention was called to the idea above
stated during a journey he made in 1853
along the Potomac, and thence TO the o Olio
river, on an important errand of public
business under commission from the Royal
Governor of Virginia. Throughout this
tour he kept, IN the same calm and level
minded way that was always characteristic
OF him IN business matters, a journal of
ample notes. On his return he presented
this manuscript journal TO Gov. Dinwiddie.
together with his report. This manuscript
has since been often reprinted, aud doubt
less many Of our readers have read it, and
wondered how so young a man should
have grasped such large and comprehen-
sive views, and found time on tour like this
10 set them forth so well. From this record
National Republican., 1876-02-01

PINCHBACK's color may be Objectionable
TO some Republican Senators, but glance
into their records must convince Senators
that such men as Lamar and Gordon have
no advantage over the Senator elect from
Louisiana. Ii the eX-leader of the Ku-Klux-
Klsn finds welcome in the Senate, why
may not the loyal Pinchback be admitted
to the seat to which he was legally elected2 ?
The refusal to seat Mr.. Pinchback will be
an unmerired rebuke TO the race of which
he is q distinguished representative, and
will be in papsble violation of a constitu-
tional amendment, which declares that no
determinations shall be shown on account
of race, color, &c. The Democracy of
Mississippi insulted the nation by electing
RI-. Lamar to the United States Senate,
and Republican Senate should not hesi-
tate for moment to accord justice to the
Cnlorcd claimant from Louisiana.
National Republican., 1876-02-01
BY FAIR or FOUL MEANS.

NE democrats mean to carry the State
at the next election Such was Leslie's
dread warning to the Legislature last week
in his speech on the Barnwell Dlackville ques-
ton, and it is the truth. The people are be-
coming thoroughly aroused on this subject,
and are determined to succeed by fair or foul
means. The next campaign will be short,
sharp and decisive. Every white man will be
expected TO cast his vote. Those who stand
back and take no part in the contest will be
branded as traitors and towards. The State
must be carried for the Democracy. II the
Radicals cannot be persuaded to give up the
fight by fair means we must contribute money
TO the success of the campaign, and, if need
be, resort to another and more terrible appeal
The Democrats must carry the next election
at every hazard rd.-AbJeviRs Is. c. Medium.
OF course. Just what we have been say
ing for the past three months. You White
Liners of South Carolina have put your
feet down firmly and propose to carry the
election by fair means or foul You have
organized in every town, hamlet and city in
the State, with this end in view. The
Democracy must win. Every white man
must cast his ballot for that party, and
through force and intimidation and violence
no negro shall vote. The White Leaguers
of South Carolina have secured the copy
right patented by their sanguinary mob
and-disorder friends OF Mississippi, and
will send the infamous material broadcast
throughout the State. If the Republicans
cannot be persuaded 10 give up the fight
by fair means, then the other terrible al
tentative is TO be adopted. If the
Republicans will not meckly submit
10 being overthrowD, then the elective
franchise shall be ruthlessly wrested from
them. The assassin's knife shall do its
bloody work the negroes shall be driven
into the swamps; intimidation, riot and
murder shall hold sway and the Democracy
will win. This is the proper Interpretation
Of the language Of this Democratic sheet,
which is an influential journal in the poll
tic> Of the State, and yet many of the
Northern press, and among them some
so,called Republican journals, pooh pooh
at these misgivings and call it flirting the
bloody shirt. Thirty thousand Republi-
cans have been murdered in the South
since the war the freedom of election has
been fettercd mob law made popular, and
now TO prolOng and make more monstrous
and grim this terrible carnival of crime the
Democracy of South Carolina have Or
ganized for the avowed and determined
purpose of carrying the State by the strong
arm of force, backed by powerful clique
that will not scruple at anything that will
aid in securing its ends. The Republicans
of South Carolina must meet this fire-eat-
ing mob squarely in the contest and main
tain their rights, both Of franchise and per-
sonal security, as it becomes the dignity of
earnest, fearless manhood
National Republican., 1876-02-01

Indeed. very large part of his CORE
spondence was devoted to the advocacy or
elaboration of this grand and engrossing
plan. Many Of these letters are published,
particularly those to jefferson, to the Gov
ernors of Maryland and Virginia, to mem
bers of Congress, and to his friends in
Europe; and many more. as is shown by
illusions to letters not printed, have never
yet been made public.
AT some future time we may refer to the
attempts which were made in Washington's S
lifetime and at other periods since to de-
Velop this plan Of his. For the present
purpose we have only dealt with a scant
portion of the ample evidence extaut show
ing that the idea to which we have recalled
our readers attention is one which for
more than century has been ardently be-
lieved by the wisest and most sagacious
men raised or resident hereabeut
National Republican., 1876-02-01

THE Hon. Chas. Il. Gill, Of Wisconsin,
was yesterday appointed to be Commis-
sioner OF Pensions, vice H. n. Atkinson,
resigned. The appointment was made by
the Pres';'ent upon the suggestion and So
licitation If Senator Howe. Mr.. Gill is a
lawyer o. more than ordinary experience
and meri'. having been Attorney General
of the Sale of Wisconsin for four years.
He, there Ie. brings 10 his new office all
the quahPcauons required for the compe
tent performance Of its duties, and will,
undoubtedly, prove to be an acceptable
and thorn -hly efficient official.
National Republican., 1876-02-01

AND now the New York Tribune char
acterizes Mr.. ex-Speaker Blaine as politi
cal dodger. So long as he kept quiet and
did not express his views on the Southern
question in public he was understood to be
the 7ri6une's possible candidate" for
President; but now that he has made those
views known he becomes a target for its
National Republican., 1876-02-01
EDITORIAL GOSSIP.

California is gradually becoming Chinaized.
Over eighteen thousand reached its shores last
year.
Three things that are certain to occur
Death, taxes and hard-money Republican
Presidential nominees.
The death of man who insists on whistling
"Mollie Darling through the silent streets OF
the city at midnight would not even cast a
gloom.
What. fifty cents for oysters" said 4
countryman as the waiter handed him the
check " fifty cents fur these mud-creepers -
It's tew much"
A reward of $4,000 is offered for the ar
rest of Tweed in Germany. He Is not in Ger
many, for clairToyant has recently stated
that he is where he is.
The most popular leap-year necktie among
the young gentlemen is the one that is encased
in neat dress sleeve, and will pass around
just far enough to tie nicely near the mus
tache.
The latest cannon invented will throw bail
twenty miles with great accuracy. 1t will hit
the broad side Of a barn at fifteen miles dis
tance, and that is much better than most of
the American duelists can do at fifteen PAGES.
''Can anythinge excel the patience of night
National Republican., 1876-02-01
TUESDAY HORSING:::::::fEBRU /. Ial

THE New York Tribune insists that Sen.
ator Morton, in his Mississippi speech, is
making a fuss about matters that are
dead and buried" Very true; but the
Tribune does not seem to understand that
dead and buried citizens who have been
murdered because Of their adherence to
Republicanism are worth talking about.
National Republican., 1876-02-01
MATT, II. CARPENTER,
ATToRNEY-AT-LAw,

Mr.. CARPENTER VIII hereafter be In Wish-
ington whsnever the Supreme Court and the Court
OF Claims in session, and will give special at
teniisp to causes in said courts. febl-Im
TNHlS Is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT THE
l. subscriber has obtained from the Supreme
court of the District Of Columbia, holding a
Special Term, letters testamentary on the per-
sonal estate Of MICHAEL He'll, late Of the
ing claims against the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof to the subscriber on before 18th day
OF January next: they may otherwise by law Oe
excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under my hand this 29:h day OF January,
1876. JOHN HE'LL,
febl-Tu3us Executor.
National Republican., 1876-02-01

California is gradually becoming Chinaized.
Over eighteen thousand reached its shores last
year.
National Republican., 1876-02-01
BOOKS, AND STATIONERY.

NEW BOOKS. ll-.l.--.--s-
N Bousthold Elegapcles, sugges-
items in household arr Infehcia, AM
and Sea, bx Esmer.ida Boy,ei Two WdS./
oeneiery; British Pocket 6isssIcs.- twenty -yo,-
SS In nfsan ts1 Han HSdy SSns Of sss HSsyr HSy
snd fen-walsinxham; The Bird and the
HHd.a EHeli.a poem. By g: K Crsneh; ~ LRodsrlck
4. 9: Kssaricf: Reisticns % q 6iyii Law 70 Church
Polity, by Justice Strong, 8. g. U. 8. Drifted
Letters and social Aims by Emerson; Babylon
ard Nineveh, by Rev. J: P; Newman; Counting
donsd, lThs. Mysterisus leland. 6T julie. Verne;
st. Nicholas Magazine, 1875, handsomely bound and
Illustrated; The Great Bonanza, adventure and
discovery: 90 iilustrstons; Infelce, augusta Evans
Wilson; Tales out OF School, Stockton; Suouettes
aud Songs, illustrative oft months;J The shep.
herd Lady, Jean Ingelow. A complete assortment
Fancy Stationery. Note and Legal Gaps. Waiting
Cards, ac.. SC, for sale by W. 81. q .. q. A0K-
yanlA avenue. Iya-6
National Republican., 1876-02-01
FOR RENT.

-OoOo-r-c,~-o.cOr.~nc. c.oNoo~o.O-n-o-~.OOoooUoU
1OV = -
EOR RENT-A VERY HANDSoNELY-
T's c1%9s 5
new and desirable In every partic uiar.
jaaist No. SIG Ten street.
EoR RENT-TwO OR THREE UNFUR-
NkAED rooms, eonmunlc.tins, s, on the third
aS% aSSr Of situated hSsss bay .I.
pti:sts ,,s and senteei No tI A I.A,s A,RaEs.
900 MASSACHUSETTS, AVENUE N. W.
AN For rent-A nicely furnished Oh CHAN A.
1000 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
seStIsnsn rST rsns-A sec0nd-'tsry front rooH
6OA EAST CAPITOL STREET, (sOUTH
with prssss 9au5: iT:s q. Gf
mSSssn iss.s,S sSonTenienees. Rent exceedingly i0"
llO6 EEM xSsk AyksTs sSl.s y sqEs4 s.s4
soSmsly; Furnished Rooms. Modern cOnvenisnces.
TOO TAIRTEENrH STREET NORTH.
sEPRoSasS and FakL6ksr L66kkssr-Ss"l'fHjsd ,s..S
FUR RENT-TwU LARGE, ELEGANrLY
Furnished, communicating ROOMS, frontlag
MIA avenue, Army and NAVY asrtes. ' enI.- jsi'sr
H0G FIFTEENTH STREET NOKTa-
ssTg sors Rent the sssri ever
on FOURTEENTH STREET, OPPo.
SOoNs site sls Fr,5kiin Pask-NlceiT-farnlsssa
XII THIRTEENTH STREET NORrH-
81 WEST, between and F.-Members of
CopRress and others desiring Handsomely -far.
nished Rooms, with without board, csa be
suited by applying IS above. References ex-
chAngea. no20
XII SEVENTH STREET., OPPOSITE THE
cl1 POST 9FFICE.-FOR RENT-Two com
mupicating onice rooms, at IS per month; also,
several handsomely furnished partments In an
elegant house, with or without board. Apply st
Room No. 2 5ll Seventh street. de2-tf
National Republican., 1876-02-01
DRY GOODS.
BRANCH STORE

6HANCd STOKE
Al 1905 F ST.. bet. 18th and 18th.
ja5o-tf
A Ii FALL q WINTER DRT 90OD1
AT AND BELOW COST
BEFORE TAKING STOCK.
Having too many goods in nearly all the depart
mepts, extra inducements viii be held out TO sell.
Wamsutta Cotton, l2S cents, cash.
Fruit of Loom, Androscoggn and all Leading
makes Of Blearhed and Brown Co ttOnS At IeSs
prices than beft re the war.
Dress Goods sacrificed to close out, as money u
much better to carry than DRY Goods.
Cassimeres, Flannels and Cloaking BeaTe<S
very cheap.
lO,GDy yards remnants best MournIng Prints, sic.
Made Cloth Skirts cheap. to close out.
shawls Of all kinds sacrificed.
Blankets from % cents each to hne goods.
Bed Comforts, (whlte Cotton wadded,) chsaps
Good Brown Cottons SC. Per yard, very cheap.
CARPET STOCK MUST BE SOLD.
Gail and see before buyiag, as money can -
saved.
A fair dealer to all, and good Goods always given
janI3-tf T. N. EAUDAIH.
National Republican., 1876-02-01

Three things that are certain to occur
Death, taxes and hard-money Republican
Presidential nominees.
National Republican., 1876-02-01
FOR SALE OR RENT.

ITO 1ll4 AND 1ll5 NINETEENTH
1I1As STREET NORTHWEST, for sale -.
or rent Inquire at No. 462 Maine avenue, :sH
between -Four. and-a-half and Sixth streets IL
southwest. jy2i6t xA8
EoR SALE. EXCHANGE OR RENT-THAr
II beautifully finished RESIDENCE, 1874 o.
street northwest, containing seventeen 3.
rooms, most eli9ieiy located, and possessing III
all modern impreyements. Half cash. Az
ply to W. NOTTINGHAM corner of Third and K
streets southeast, or to +, A. POSEY, Fort Foote,
Maryland. ian2l-tf
ENOR SALE OR RENT. ON GEORGETOWN
y HEIGHTS.-The residence Of the late Morris
Adler, esq.,; brick house, with fourteen rooms,
esoper month; Apply to W. II. DOU9AI,, corner
Road and High streets. oc3o-tf
National Republican., 1876-02-01

SOMETHING NEW IN WASHINGTON.
THE NATIONAL HYGIENIC INSTITUTE AND
DINING ROOMS,
Just opened at llo4 street, where the best FIRST
GLASS BOARD can be had at reasonable rates,
permanent and transient.
uoyia-Sm w " ROSS M n Proortetar
National Republican., 1876-02-01
LOST AND FOUND.

Clio REwARD.-LOST OR STOLEN, ON
dO1O the 18th instant, one large brown paper
ENVELOPE, containing papers OF NO value ex-
cept to the owner; also . Physicians POCKET
RECORD for 1876. The above reward will be paid
on return to the Chronicfe Office. de2I-tf
National Republican., 1876-02-01
WANTS.

"ANTED-TWO GENTLEMEN OF GUOD
w address to canvass for article that sells at
sight. Apply at Is6s Tenth street noEth west, be-
tween the hours offs ard9 .. IL. or and p. IN.
febt"
T1REMONT HOUSE, COR OF SECOND
4 STREET AND INDIANA AVENUE.
Rates; per day, q. 50; per week, $40; per month.
s35. Table board per month, SS. Ths favorite hop4
has recently been improved. newly furnished asA
heated with steam. Metropolitan pass the
house to and from the CAPlt0'. No liquors sold.
de29tf +. r. HILL. Proprietor.
National Republican., 1876-02-01

Mr.. Holman has positively declined to be-
come a candidate for Governor of Indiana.
Mr.. Holman can pull much heavier oar in
the legislative waters of the House of Repre-
sentatiyes than in the State House at Indian
apolIs
National Republican., 1876-02-01

Small boys who are contemplating a season
of patriotic and joyous outburst of enthusiasm
at the Centennial should be reminded that G..
Washington never would allow himself to tie
pack of fire-crackers to dogs tail.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-11-14

4 young lady in this city and sol-
di~r who wss stationed there tecsms
Acqaaintnd. The couple met quite Of
ten a'te1'hk scquaintanoe ~ss formed,
and s'rong ngzas,schment. ending in al
enss gsru II, f1ilo~ed. Tbs Young man
presented bis b-trott.ed With an ele-
CANT ring Soon after the eaxag u ns<nt
tile regiment tn wkih tbe s,sdiet wsa
,'taeh.f va. ordered ta the irout 1t
once Tie re~s Of the intended de-
parture was hari blow to sc young
people Both ~.re Is.tsiotie .nd they
parted as hundre Is Of othrrs did daking
the rebellion. After the departure The
bstists foa1 were Aceivedp and sent in
rapid succession. This state of affairs
went on for something like . year.
when. alas, il came To q sudden termi-
nation. One day the young lady re-
ceived very cool letter from her low
er so much unlike all other letters she
had received that she at once wrote To
him. laying she wished 10 be released
from her engagement. but giving no
reason for the change in her affections
soldier IN camp he was utterly con-
founded. He had never written any
but words Of kindness and affection to
her. and why she should treat him 20
cruelty was more than he could tell.
He grieved for some months over his
disappointment. and at last left the ar
my and went TO CAiifornia to rough il, ;"
and, if possible, forget bis sorrow. Here
he remained until few months ago.
when he Unexpectedly received letter
from AN unknown source 1t was the
dying confession Of an old mrade, who
had caused sll the trouble, and on his
death bed confessed that he had got
hold of the lovers letters and destroy
ed them. sending others Of his own
manufacture To the lady in this city.
lie had palmed oR his writing by copy
ing the original. He being an excel
lent penman, this was not . difficult
matter. When the confession was fully
authenticated the man at once started
Tor this city tn find his first and only
love. BY IA few inquiries after reaching
the city he learned her residence, and,
better still, that she. like himself, he'd
remained unmarried. He made haste
10 call upon her. aud. to his surprise,
discovered the ring on her finger where
he bad placed it Ia years before. A
few words of explanation made them
~ near and dear to each other as ever,
and. to cut long story short. it We
arranged that they should be married
at once. and the wedding is to take
place the present week 1t one Of our
city churches. The happy couple will
start at once for the Centennial.
ttIad Press
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1876-11-14

The Delinquen, Tax list for the year
1915 for th. City of Seattle 10 Don IN
nav hands with The necessary warrant
commanding me to proceed forthwith
and collect the sane All persons &C;
having paid their city tax can do 50 by
calling AZ NY Office. il the rear Of Hof-
ton / Denny's bank.
W. ii. SHOUDY,
sl6td City Collector.