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National Republican., 1876-08-26
AN INTERNATIONAL ROW ON THE PoTo-
MAC,

We learn that systematic effort is being
made to bring to this city, at some time
during next September, the foreign anna
teur oarsmen that are now rowing in Phila.
delphia, so that our own noble river may
be the scene of friendly strife and chance
afforded us of seeing the much talked of
English stroke. Our citizens ought to
tender welcome TO these manly fellows,
who, at great expense and inconvenience,
have come so far to try their trusty oars,
without hope Of reward save the encourag-
ing cheers of their countrymen and urged
on by the inherent love of sport and sdven-
ture that characterizes their race; and
when we know that refusing many offers
to row elsewhere they have signifed will
ingness to come here, our people ought to
extend them cordial reception befitting
the spirit of the present year and the capi-
tai of a great nation. These gentlemen in
their own country are famous throughout
the length and breadth of the land. They
are men of culture and refinement, and
among them are scions of noble families,
representing fully the inherited chiyalry
National Republican., 1876-08-26
What a Change Would Bring.

From the Jersey City Evening Journal.l
"They want a change" This is the remark
which is oftenest in the mouths of those who
hope for and predict the success of the Demo
cratic party. They allude to "the people,"
and assume, because there have been faults
and shortcomings in the Republican admins
tration of the last few years, that the people
are prepared franticslly to rush into the arms
of Tilden and his supporters in search of
"change." These parties also assume that,
because the times are hard and business is de-
pressed, the people are universally convinced
that this is the fault of the Republican party,
and will therefore elect Tilden and Hendricks,
in order 10 bring about "good times" But
what prospect Of any improvement in "the
times" is to be expected from the return of the
Democratic party to power! five are suffer
ing from an irredeemable currency of paper
money, are we likely to get relief at the hands
of party that proposes to postpone specie
resumption indefinitely and to depreciate aud
destroy our national credit! If we are suffer-
ing from the depression of industry in the
Southern States, are we to be helped by put
ting i'll power the party that proposes to re-
store practically the old order of things in
those States, to draw q color and prejudice
line in them, politically and socially, that
will drive away all capital, and put stigma
and a ban on free labors If we are suffering
from official peculation and extravaganza are
We likely to secure any improvement by putting
into office hungry horde of Democrats, whose
whole party record shows that when in Office
they invariably waste and steal ten times as
much as Republicans do. We might, indeed,
get "a change" by electing Tilden, but it
would be such change as man would make
who, in freezing weather, should throw of his
scanty clothing because it did not keep him
warm enough, and should go stark naked. Be-
sides, sensible people know quite well that the
Republican administration is no more RESPONSE
BILE for the "hard times" than 1t is for the raw
ages ofthe grasshopper and potato bug. "Hard
times" are born of the general extravaganza
of the people, of over production, Of glutted
labor market, of death of great business en-
terprises, and of general want of confidence
in business and commercial circles, and these
things are not to be cured by making political
changes, nor by acts of Congress. The times
are quite as hard in England as here. Is the
Republican administration Of the United States
responsible for thats Men who pause and re-
feet on this subject will see that whatever
change is needed or desired, none for the bet
ter is to be expected from the re-adyent of the
party to power that is led and controlled by
ex-rebels and repudiators. Reform and change
for the better can be best hastened by electing
honest, pure, able men like Hayes and
Wheeler, and that, we are confident, will be
the verdict of the people in November.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

Plain talk is always best, and we pro-
pose to indulge in some that cannot be mis-
understood The Democrats in Congress
insisted that seven hundred and sixty-five
of the employees in the Executive Depart
ments should be discharged. They called
this reform and economy" The heads
of the Bureaus and Departments declared
that no such reductions could be made with
out serious injury to the civil service. The
Senate protested against the action of the
House, but had finally to give way, and the
law requires that nearly eight hundred
officers, clerks and employees shall be dis
charged from The various Departments by
the 10th day of October.
A desperate battle is now being fought
by the political parties for the control of
the country. The Copperheads of the
North and the rebels of the South are using
every effort to obtain control of the nation.
They use every means to accomplish this
end. In the South force and intimidation,
rife and sabre clubs, are deemed the
most efficient weapons, and are used. In
the North misrepresentation, lying and
money are the means, but everywhere the
end sought is the same. 1t is a duty the
Republican party owes, not only to itself
but to the whole country, to defeat the
efforts of the Democrats and to save the
country from the domination of rebels.
Every legitimate means should be enlisted
in that cause. 1t is well known that the
Executive Departments contain numbers of
Democrats who are inimical to Republican
success and men who care nothing for
it. Their retention exerts bad influence
on the country. The Democratic party
forced the discharges that are to be made,
and these Democrats and "no party" men
should be first discharged. 1t is foolish to
talk about such discharges affecting the
efficiency of the service. There are thou
sands of Republicans just as capable to
discharge the duties of any position in the
Departments as any Democrats in the ser
vice, and the heads of the Executive De-
partments should weed out every Demo-
crat now in the service. We hold that the
greatest mark of incompetency in clerk
or officer under q Republican administra-
tAOA ID " DC d DCulOCIdl. 1AC DCAO-
cratic House set an example on that SUBJ
ject which should be followed by the Re
publican officials This process should not
be confined to mere clerks, employees and
laborers. The higher position Democrat
holds the more damage he can do, and the
official guillotine should reach high and
low alike.
We happen to know that q number of
gentlemen, well qualified by their politics,
their positions and their intelligence, have
been engaged in finding out who are the
Democrats in the Departments, and they
have already nearly enough to satisfy the
demands of Mr.. Randall and his colaborers.
We hope they will obtain q sufficient num-
Der, and that no Republican will have to
suffer dismissal because of the reductions.
We may be asked If this comedies with
the declaration in the Republican platform
aud with Governor Hayes letter of accept
National Republican., 1876-08-26

ABOUT two weeks since Sam J. Tilden
was called upon by Judge Aldrich, of
South Carolina, who congratulated him
upon the probability of his election.
"Thank you, D." said Tilden, "but tell my
"dear friends down there that one more
"riot like that at Hamburg will render
"my defeat certain. They must stop
"such demonstrations until after 1 am
"elected." We have yet to hear of one
word that Tilden has uttered in denun-
citation of the great massacre. But then
Scott Lord did the work for him in his
patriotic resolution
National Republican., 1876-08-26

ri NOMINATED General Blair in the
"New York convention for Vice Presi-
"dent, in 1868, because he declared the
reconstruction acts revolutionary and
"void, and promised me that, if elected,
"he would aid in overthrowing the Radi-
zeal governments in the South, said
Wade Hampton in a speech at Charleston
in October, 1868. The South Carolina
Ku-Klux organs now fly his name at their
mast-heads in connection with Tilden and
Hendricks. What a nice trio of frauds!
South Carolina would not be the chivalric
South Carolina of old, even under Demo
cratic rule, without notification on her
hanrnrS
National Republican., 1876-08-26

In OUR local columns will be found an in
teresting opinion by Mr. Attorney Birney
as to the construction of the exemption
laws of the District. Those who owe no
tax, but have received blank schedules,
will save trouble by making returns to this
effect and swearing to them. Otherwise
they will be liable to assessment by the
board of assessors according to the best
judgment of the board. Then the assessed
will have to prove their exemption in order
to avoid tax and penalty.
National Republican., 1876-08-26

snce on the subjatsof "civil service re-
form," and we say 1t does. We have no
doubt that Governor Hayes will hold that
the first requisite of any official will bethst
he shall be Republican, and then that he
shall be honest and competent Therefore
we say, let the Democrats be discharged,
no matter what influence they may have
to keep them in Office. This will be the
first and greatest step to thorough and
complete civil service reform.
National Republican., 1876-08-26

We PRESENT another batch of public
school literature this morning that will
furnish food for some reflection. 1t will be
we'll for our friends to be careful not to
sink the welfare of the schools in personal
CONTROVERSIES.
National Republican., 1876-08-26

ELSEWHERE will bel foundsa somewhat
amusing and highly instructive sermon by
"Blue Ridge" on the possible degradation
which may befall a high-born Virginian.
As "Blue Ridge" is himself Virginian it
may be said he speaks bY the book.
National Republican., 1876-08-26

WE ARE to have the English oars from
The Centennial regatta on the Potomac.
The Analostans will give them hearty
welcome.
National Republican., 1876-08-26

Persons IsaVing the city during tho sum-
nser months, and wisAing to be Informed Of
MATTERS transpiring at the city Of Wash
Inaton, can Aavs the DAILY NATIONAL Re-
PUBLICAN zsaiEed to their address, free Of
postage, at the foIEOsOi1g rates, payable in
National Republican., 1876-08-26

We are patiently waiting to hear whether
the gentlemen that Col. Redstone referred to
in the matter of K. G. C's. and Major Gen
eral Hendricks have reported. Mr.. W. can
find Hon. 7. J. Cason easily, without going
ont of the city
National Republican., 1876-08-26

1t is announced by telegraph that General
George B. Mcclellan will to-day publish a
letter pronouncing for Tilden and Hendricks.
The truth of the statement is questioned, on
the ground that but two months have elapsed
since the nomination, and Mcclellan could not
have made up his mind in so short time.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
EDITORIAL POSTSCRIPT.

When will Mr.: Wines report the result OF
his inquiries concerning the truth Of Col. Red
stones K. G. c. statement. Pretty hot, amt
1t!
National Republican., 1876-08-26

We understand that Mr.. Burnett, who was
on the indianapolis Gazette at the time Mr..
Redstone published the expose in 1868 of the
K. G. C.'s., is in the city.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
MINER NORMAL SCHOOL,
FOR COLORED PERSONS.

This Institution, supported mainly by funds col:
lected by Miss Myrtilla Miner, win be reopened
under new and favorable auspices on the 18th day
Of ofSeptember next No. 1913 street northwest,
In thfs CITY.
Candidates for admission, OF either sex, must be
at least sixteen years of age of good moral charac
ter and must pass q satisfactory examination in
Reading. Writing, Arithmetic, Geography, Gram
mar and the History of the United States. Examl-
nations for admission to take place at the school
house on the day above named at 9 4. IN.
TERMS:
Tuition free TO persons intending to teach, and
residing in the District of Columbia.
Persons, non-resldents of the District, not IN
tending TO teach, tuition per annum, 5000.
All pupils will pay for Incidental expenses q. 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 " Connor, Washington, ID. @.
jy12-wFM2m
National Republican., 1876-08-26
Selling Out at Cost to Close
Business,

Our large stock, consisting Of Groceries, Teas,
Wines, Whistles, Brandies, and Crockery, Wood,
commencing SATURDAY, August II and every
day until Thursday, August y, at which time that
stock remaining unsod will be sold public auction.
M. G.. LEPLEY k SON. Groeers,
aufx-ew No. 1913 L ST., corner Vermont ave.
National Republican., 1876-08-26

OK DIT-that B. G. Jayne is after Til
den's s income tax.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
FOR SALE OR RENT.

EOR SALE, EXCHANGE OR RENT-THAT
II beautifully finished RESIDENCE, 1894 O.
street northwest, containing seventeen rooms,
improvements. Half cash. Apply to W. NOT
TINGHAM, corner Of Third and II streets south
east, or to +. A. P0SEY, Fort Foot, Maryland.
tAnM-H
National Republican., 1876-08-26

Upon the occasion of boat-race,i it has come
of late that each trial is followed with COM
plants from the defeated of unfair treatment
by their successful competitors, or unjust deei-
sions by the judges, umpires, referees, &C.,
until it has almost grown into proyerb to
"grumble like an amateur bostman." The
Schuylkill navy is now grumbling at the
grumblers, and proposes to postpone further
prize regattas, open to all, until the next Cen
tennial. A wise conclusion, if they are to be
attended with interminable fault-fnding,
whether such fault-fnding be warranted or not
by the facts.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
SCHOOL NOTICE.

The undersigned, formerly proprietor and princi-
pal of the Alexandria Female Seminary, q" and sub
sequently of 1.-THE Fulford Female Seminary, - at
Sandy Spring Nd, desires inform his friends and
former patrons that he wishes to receive into his
family this fall six eight pupils, to be personally
Instructed by himself, in connection with his own
daughters. He still retains all the Philosophical
and Chemical Apparatus, Maps, &C., which he had
when at the head of the above-Ramed institutions,
which will be freely used in lmpartng instruction in
future.
For particulars please apply to
JAMES s, HALLQWELL,
au11-lm Brookeville p. o., Nd.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
FOR SALE

SH~C|o~oNNn
ENOR SALE OR EXCHANGE A NEW
u six-room house, northwest, will be sold low OF
exchanged for very fine lot in the northwest sec
tion OF the city. CHAS. p. PUSHAW,
afr
National Republican., 1876-08-26

Under the penny-wise- and pound -foolish-re-
trenchment system of the ex-Confederate
House, under the leadership of Back Pay Ran
dali, the Commissioners of the District have
been forced to notify the Board of Health that
the allowance of $500 for medicines and medi-
cal attendance of the poor of the District must
be suspended after the close of the present
month. Mr.. Randall and his party friends
place it out of the power of the District to
provide for the wants of its own poor, and re-
fuses dollar for the care of the sick poor
properly chargeable to the Government. They
cannot vote, and are, therefore, not entitled to
Democratic sympathy.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
EDUCATIONAL.

NNDCND((N@ON[No [No(o~N-N~%NNN((
ENSPUTA'S MUSICAL ACADEMY
u will open on WEDNESDAY, September 6,
1876. For particulars apply TO Alex. T. Stuart, at
NJ. c. A. building, corner of Ninth and streets.
IRVING PLACE KINDERGARTEN WILL
L open SEPTEMBER II at a II street. Apply to
aucs3-3w MISS L. E, BROWN.
National Republican., 1876-08-26

ENoR SALE.-A FARM OF ONE HUNDRED
- acres, 40 cleared.) near a railroad station,
twelve miles from this city; together with the stock
necessary implements. crops and poultry. Price,
s4,Wc; or Will exchange FOR unlncumbered city
propsriy; Address Farmer, ~ this office.
National Republican., 1876-08-26
ALNWICK FEMALE SEMINARY.

DEN N 8 SYLVANIA MILITARY
l. ACADEMY, Chester, Pa, opens September
49, Location healthful, grounds ample, buildings
English thoroughly taught. For circulars apply to
Washington, or to COLONEL THEO. HYATT,
President. tyS-3m
National Republican., 1876-08-26

WITH ALL FURNITURE AND FIXTURES
complete. 1t needless to Jtate that this
Hall has within the past ten months gained popu-
lArity without rival In this part of the country To
party adapted to this peculiar business, and will
ing devote their personal attention, this Is the
best opportunity ever offered in this city.
Full particulars can be obtained at our once on
the premises. TALLAADGE co.
jyiSU
National Republican., 1876-08-26
MARSHALL HALL FOR SALE.

This vell-known and popular Summer Resort on
the Maryland side Of the Potomac A ECA
river, sixteen miles below WASH MAA
ington, d. c., and opposite Mount xxIuA
Vernon, is now offered for sale llfIEl&A
oD easy terms, or will trade for a<zzssz-z5fzz< 4
city property The place contains so acres Of land
In excellent state of cultivation; has Is, 900 young
peach trees, nearly all in bearing; orchard OF
over 100 choice varieties Of apples; well-bu old
fashioned mansion, with Y rooms and spacious
halls, a large barn and several outbuildings, all in
good order, and fitted up in every way for a No.
The river front Is fitted up especially for e1cur-
sionists, and is, without exception the best loca
tion for this purpose on the Potomac river. There
Is an extensive lawn reaching down to the water 8
swings, &C., and pavilion the largest south OF
Philadelphia. There Is excellent fishing, bathing,
and boating at the place, and 1t is thought that
hrst-class Summer Boarding house would pay well,
as there is nothing Of the kind within seyenty-hVe
miles.
A public road leads down to the wharf In front Of
the premises and is the principal II not the only,
outlet toward the river for fruits and produce from
farmers in Charles county. The site Is good one
for store, and there Is building the place ad
mirably adapted for such q purpose.
The steamers Mary W ashington and Arrow, from
Washington, touch at the wharf on their daily trips
downward and upward. The Lady OF the Lake, the
Jane Mosely. the Thompson, and the two Baltimore
boats 1.-THE Washington and the Express) stop at
regular intervals, and daily excursions are run to
the place.
An entsrprisIng party could easily make for
B. Il. WARNER, Real Estate Broker,
Of = SaFrar n and Eafra
National Republican., 1876-08-26

COLUMBIAN UNIVERSITY,
~ WASHINGTON CITY. ID. c.
The Preparatory Depar tment opens Wednesday
September IL.
The College, Wednesday, September %.
Medical d. spartment, Monday, October2
Law Department Wednesday, October IL.
For catalogues or Information, address
]. G. WELLING, LID, President.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
National Republican., 1876-08-26

V1HE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL HIGH
L SCHOOL, J. W. HUNT, Principal,
commences Its Ninth Scholastic year August 2S, in
the North Session Room of DR.. Sunderland's church.
Entrance north gate. The Principal will be At the
schOO-rOom Friday and Saturday, the 25th and 26th
from to Up. IN. Circulars at Ballantyne's, or the
PRINCIPAL may be addressed Lock Box l32. au23-4t"
National Republican., 1876-08-26
FOR SALE.

Furniture. fixtures and good will OF large board
ing -hOuss; forty boarders now. Terms very easy.
Address "a. " REPUBLICAN offce. au23-f
INOR SALE-NEw PRESS BRICK FRONT
IL HOUSE, with bay window, ten rooms; has all
modern convsnlences. This will be sold for one
half its value, and has the finest location In the
city. CHARLES p. PUSHAW,
au22-6t sos street.
EOR SALE-FINEST BUILDING LOTS
Il In Mount Pleasant will be sold low eX-
changed for fruit farm near the city.
CHARLES 2. PUSHAW,
au22-6t sos + street.
National Republican., 1876-08-26

1COc l STREET, OPPOSITE FRANK
1cco lin Park-Elegantly-furnishe Rooms,
communicating or single, with Board. au23-6ta
HAMILTON HOUSE, FOURTEENTH AND
Desirable rooms for permanents and transients;
also table board. aul6-lm
GO1 ID STREET NORTHWEST-GOOD
Ocl BOARD and ROOM, at IS and rs per
week. Transient, q per day.
I7H PENNSYLVANlA.AVE NEAR
66O SiNth-street Depot.-First-class board,
with room, from % TO $40 per week; transient, o. 50
per day. feli-u
T,REMONT HOUSE, COR. OF SECOND
Il STREET AND INDIANA AVENUE.
Rates: Per day, 2. 50; per week. slo; per month,
s5 Table board per month, Us. This favorte hotel
has recently been improved, newly furnished and
heated with steam. Metropolitan cars pass the
house to and from the Capitol. No liquors sold.
de29-u =. P. HILL, Proprietor.
National Republican., 1876-08-26

DissoItTIoN oOPARTNERsHIP.
The copartnership heretofore existing under the
name and hrm of NJ KNEW LASkEY was on the
I'd instant dissolved by mutual consent.
W. Z. M'KNEW.
JNG. 7. LASkE6.
The business will be continued at the old stand,
No. ls39 n street northwest by
au2+ 3teod" W. F. M'KNEW.
SEVERAL LARGE SUMS OF MONEY TO
~ loan al eight per cent for i've years, and small
sums at ten per cent. j. STANLEY JONES.
au2S-6t 5ll Seventh street.
A W. SCHARIT HAS REMOVED HIS
a. law office up stairs, ass Louisiana avenue.
aul9-tf
$4,000, e. sa;SSS @ ss'SiSS 3 iSss g; S?"e:
tate f. J. SWEET.
aul7-l0t 5ll Seventh street.
ITO LOAN-s22, 900, Ar THE RATE OF
u from four to six per cent. per annum- on cal,
with approved collaterals. Also, smaller sums 70
let at low rates. according to the security offered
Good notes of short date wanted. This make
specially. Senator's and Congressman pay antlct-
pated. ASBURY g. APPLEMAN,
No I425l< Pennsylvania avenue,
aui7-St Near Treasury Department.
National Republican., 1876-08-26

EOR SALE.-A HOUSE, SEVEN ROOMS,
II on Fifth street east, near cars; new and ~
z. NJ. HALL, @@&
my5-u SIS Seventh street. -
EOR sALE-HORSE, BUGGY AND HAR.
- NESS, IN hrst-rate order. Horse Is
kind will stand without hItching, and Is <
. fast road horse. Inquire At f+@1&a
KELEHER'S STABLES,
se2S-f Ez Eighth street. ACS
National Republican., 1876-08-26
MISSES PERLEY's SELECT sCHoo

TLOCUTION TAUGHT BY PROFESSOR
IL SCHARIT, 9S A street northeast. aul9-tf
TJHE WASHINGTON FEMALE SEMI
l. NARY, Boarding and Day School for young
ladies and children, will reopen at 1023 Twelfth
street northwest MONDAY, September IL, 1876.
Persons wishing to enter their children boarders
should apply without delay, as only limited NUM-
Der will be taken. Circulars at the principal book
stores and at 10Y Twelfth street northwest, Mrs.
q, ID. BUTCHER and Miss N. c. DOUGLAS,
princiDals. aul6-tOcl