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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-06

THE FREEDNEN's BANK REPoRT.-Mr
Douglass, chairman OF the Committee on tn
Affairs of the Freedmen's Bank, to. day sub
United a draft of his report to the full com
mittee. IL will be presented to the Hous
early next week. 1t is said to be particular
ly severe on Alvord, formerly the presiden
Oft the bank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-06

FOB TRAVELLERS,
ExJURsloNIsrs,
Pio-HIo PARrIEs.
sPICID PoTTED MEATS, Tin tins.)
~POTTED HAM and BEEF ct Is cent? a can,
enough for sand witches for SIX persons. Also,
GAME, DUCK, CHICKEN. TURKEY
NV. BURCHELE,
ny3 q 1882 Y street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-06

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Inter-
nal revenue, SOS, o33 4S; month to date,
s., fiscal year to date, S97 lis, 525OI;
customs today, $50 1855 OF; month to date,
81, 229, 9I3 ST. fiscal year to date, Sl27
National Republican., 1876-12-04
THE RUSSIAN InAN.

st. Petersburg and Moscow have taken
the Russian loan OF 100000, 600 rubles.
Another rare instance in modern times
where loan has been taken among its own
people with such surprising quickness was
that of the French for the enormous Ger
man war indemnities. The ukase of the
Czsr authorized the Bank of Russia to issue
notes for 100, 006, 900 rubles, receiving cash
subscriptions at 90, the notes to have the
character of bonds and bear per cent
interest. Estimating the ruble at 7S cents,
the amount would be equivalent to $7S,-
000. 600, which would yield to the Govern
ment at 80 the sum in cash of 81, 760, 600.
No time is fixed for the loan to run, and it
will be at the option of the Government
to redeem the notes whenever it sees at.
Looking at this loan from q neutral stand
point, the almost unprecedented facility
with which it has been placed shows how
determined is the spirit Of Russians upon
the important questions at issue between
Turkey and the Sclaves. 1t is the unmis-
taxable declaration of the people of great
Empire, more eloquent than words, that
the Sclaves shall be free.
National Republican., 1876-12-04

trict has always been represented by q Re-
publican, and the Democrats were de-
termined that this should be so no longer.
The district is Republican by more than
a thousand majority, and every device was
used to overcome that majority. Robert
Boyd was the Republican candidate. LAST
yesr he was on the Republican ticket for
Lieutenant Governor, and had over one
thousand majority in the Ninth district.
This year he is beaten for Congress by
five hundred votes. Thousands Of dollars
were sent into the district to corrupt voters.
The colored Republicans were told, "vote
&c for Turner for Congress or move out of
"my house" "Unless you vote for Tur
"ner you cannot have work" In some
instances it was ''vote for Turner or you
shall not stay in the State" Threats of
all kinds were used, and they, with the lib
eral offers of money, prevailed, and Ken
lucky is "solid" for the Democracy. By
such means unless something is done to
check such work, in two years more We
shall have "a solid South" in Congress.
The Democrats admit the facts, and, like
their great leader and exemplar, Tweed,
impudently say, "What are going to do
about it?" That question has been an
swered for Tweed. The Democrats of
''the solid South" should take warning by
the ans Ier. Ludlow-street jail will not
accommodate them all, but the indignation
and anger of the loyal people of the North
may be aroused when means will be
found to punish these open violators of the
law
National Republican., 1876-12-04

THE following telegram from Charles
ton, s. c., to the New York Sun displays
fearful ignorance, or an extreme desire to
misrepresent two patriotic gentlemen be-
cause of their politics. Every one who
knows anything of the details of CONNER
cial affnirs knows that collectors and the
customs service is denominated the reve-
tinctive flag indicating the character ofthe
service, which is used by custom houses
and revenue cutters, which are under the
control of the Treasury, not to the exclusion
of the United States flag. but in conjuuc-
ion with and subordinate to it, simply as
emblemstic Of the service in which the
vessel or building is engaged. The South
Carolina correspondent may be excusable
for his error on account of his having been
for some time in state of arrangement
from the United States Government, but
he certainly owes an apology to Col
Worthington and Senator Patterson for
his imputstion of their dlsloyalty to the
Stars and Stripes:
CHARLESTON, Nov. 2S.-There has been q
new flag floating over Collector Worthington's
custom house in this city for several days.
This strange device is the American flag, with
no stars In the blue field. They seem to have
been blotted out in the azure sky by the rising
of single, but as yet unseen orb. Some sug-
gest that it was prepared as the national en-
blem of q new Government to be built upon
the ruins of the existing Republic. Worthing-
ton is John J. Patterson's confidential assist
ant, and would be likely to have an advance
copy of the design, if such new flag is to be
adoptedU -
National Republican., 1876-12-04

Hon. ABRAM S. HEWITT and his .com-
mittee have Joined the Bull doing press
in the effort to get up great scare. They
are calling upon the bankers and brokers,
and railway spectators, and stock gam
blers to hold mass meetings and depounce
frauds of all sorts, by all parties whatso-
ever. The plan is for the Democrats to
take possession of these meetings, and
present and declare carried ''cut-and-
dried" Tilden and Hendricks resolutions,
andthen proclaim them throughout the land
as public opinion" The resolutions will
rehearse the Democratic account of the sit
uatIon, and insist that Hayes and the Re-
publicans must back down, because Tilden
and the Democrats will not and if things
60 on this way the merchants and trade,
and consequently bankers, will be ruined.
And then the whole country will be ruined.
This is all bosh. The American people
will keep cool, and they will take care that
the right man shall be inaugurated. The
merchants and bankers will attend to their
own business. 1t is only the politicians
and the Bull doing sensational press that
are scared. They never did have mut af
fection for Grant, but the people had 8
good deal, and have it yet.
National Republican., 1876-12-04
who Shall be Presideut of the Sonata ,

The election of the President pro TEN. of
the Senate is one of the exciting topics of dis
oussion in political circles at present. In view
of "certain contingencies quite likely to
occur" in consequence of the close vote of
the States for President, it is urged by GER
tain number of our public journals that the
selection for this office ought to be made with
extraordinary care and with the exercise of
great caution, and the claims of the different
Senators to this post are urged by the respect
i've journals discussing the subject with great
warmth and zeal. 1t is a remarkable feature
of the discussion that nothing is claimed
against either the ability or fitness of Senator
Ferry, who has filled this position with dignity
and given satisfaction since the death of Vice
President Wilson. 1t is one of the miseries of
our politics that the guillotine of change is so
frequently called into requisition in the ad-
ministration of our public affairs. Experience
is ignored as one K the important factors in
reaching successful result in the admins
tration of our official affairs, and in conse-
quenee the minds of both people and officials
are in constant perturbation over contemplated
changes. Offices held by election are no less
subject to these changes than those held by
appointment.
The Office of President of the Senate has
been the subject of newspaper discussion now
for more than year, and that notwithstand-
ing Senator Ferry has occupied the chair, re-
fecting honor on himself and credit on his
party, through the failure of the Senate to
replace him by the election of another incum-
bent. Alarmists see in the present political
aspect of things grave reasons why this Office
should be In possession of some one else. A
significant feature Of the situation, however, is
that no two of these agitators see the requisite
qualifications in the same candidate, while the
probabilities of the case are that the Senate,
unmindful of the advice so freely given on this
subject, will 60 on in quiet dignity, satisfied to
'intIust the counting of the electoral vote for
President and Vice tresiden. TO Senator Ferry,
who has never failed in ability to know his
duty or capacity TO perform it. Through the
blistering heat of the long weary summer ses-
sion, the memory of which was burned into
the consciousness Of all who passed through
its official term, Mr.. Ferry neither shirked nor
evaded his duty as presiding officer of the
Senate. He was always at his post, prompt
to accept its responsibilities and to perform its
duties that were often irksome and thankless.
1t would not be gracious act on the part of
his colleagues TO displace him now that there
are but three months left of the present Con-
gress, and the end of which ushers in q new
President.
The fact that Senator Ferry's term expires
National Republican., 1876-12-04

In GEORGIA an enormous poll-tsx intim-
idstes poor people from voting, and 1t was
levied for thst purpose. The land owners
of that State want neither "poor whites"
nor negroes to vote at all. In Virginia q
new trick has just been resorted to for the
purpose of working disfranchisement TO
the negro and "poor white" Republican.
The constitution of the latter State has been
amended by provision that any man con-
victed Of petty larceny shall be thereby for
ever disfranchised. Any petty magistrate
may convict of petty larceny without a
jury. Thus, by the Virginia method, an
accusation Of theft of a watermelon, q
chicken or other little property will be
sufficient with an evIl-minded and partisan
magistrate to disfranchise any poor devil
who cannot stand the expense of an appeal
to a higher court. The adoption of this
amendment shows very clearly the design
in Virginia to depress all the poor labor
now in that State and forever debar other
labor from settling there.
National Republican., 1876-12-04

A sANeuINARY conflict between Russia and
Turkey is inevitable. The preparations of the
Czar are complete, and his armies are march
ing towards the Turkish frontier. That it Will
be bloody contest, full of obstinacy on the
part of the Sultan, there can be no doubt.
The Turkish soldiery are famous for their
bravery, endurance and devotion to their lead
ers, and during their struggle with the revolt
ing provinces they have proven themselves to
be people of good fighting grit, as well as
merciless and vindictive. To subjugate, the
Ottoman Empire will be no holiday pastime
for the mighty Empire of the North, with its
seventy millions of people, its vast resources
and its unimpaired credit. The Turks will
fight the Russians as they would fight no
other people. Though weak in numbers and
limited in resources, they will fight them with
eli the desperation of thIir mourning and
their glory. They hate the minions of the
Gar with the hate of a century's duration,
and whether England lends helping hand or
not, the Emperor of all the Russiss will find
in his fiery Mohammedan foe much that Is
most worthy Of his steel.
National Republican., 1876-12-04

WE ARE drawing near the millennium of race
equality. Sixty white Democrats have been
closeted for sixty hours with fifty black Re-
publicans in the State House hall of South
Carolina-actually sleeping, eating, drinking
and cracking jokes. The former slave and
master in a single room, one hundred and ten
comprising the mixture. Great heavings
White Liners to the rescue
National Republican., 1876-12-04

NEITHER Hayes nor Tilden have right to
withdraw from the Presidential contest. The
party that allows its candidate to withdraw
will be practically dead the moment the deed
is done. 1t is for the legally constituted par
ties to decide the great question, not for the
candidates. They are the servants Of the
people, and the people, speaking through the
proper mediums of power, viii in due time
secure solution of the dangerous problem.
National Republican., 1876-12-04

AFTER we have spent considerable time and
allotted space to an interview with a dlstin-
guished and conservative individual like Jay
Gould, it is rather aggravating to have enter
prising journals, such as tie New York
Grdph;e, seize it bodily with the scissors, am
putste the important parts, crystalline them
into an editorial and then wilfully publish 1t to
the world without mentioning the source of
information. In view of these facts we still
insist that more married men are fallible than
ld-headed.
National Republican., 1876-12-04

TEE beilicose man, who fingers in the hotel
lobby or loiters in the highway, prophesying
war between the two great political parties Of
the land, Is rattle headed, reckless ass.
The language of this opinion may be little
extra judicial, and, perhaps, somewhat at va
rance with the precise style laid down in
Blair's Rhetoric still It bears the constituents
of sound opinion, and will stand the racket.
Talk about war Of parties What, fcrsooth,
does war of parties meant 1t means an In
ternecine strife, in which your esteemed neigh
Dor may be the target st which you will have
to shoot. If you fight for party, you necessa-
rily fight for party principles and throw friend
ships and associations aside. By your hand
the torch will ignite the house of Q friend.
With the rife and knife you win destroy the
life Of benefactor. With force and arms you
VIII cry havoc and destroy. Meek aud loWly
mortal, how would you feel, stationed as .
sharpshooter In second-story window, for the
purpose of picking on your nextdoor neigh
Dor a. he came out the back way in the morn
ing after kindlings7 Such would be the de-
tails Of the monumental muddle arising cut
OF partisan war. 60, OBJ, D.. s-. ..
National Republican., 1876-12-04

THE two Houses of Congress will hardly
proceed further than the election of pre-
siding officers and the announcement of
the death of the late Speaker Kerr today.
They will keep cool for some time yet,
and make a thorough diagnosis of the
patient's case before prescribing remedies.
National Republican., 1876-12-04

THE Democrats say Tilden has set his
heart on the Presidency and must have it
or he will "break things" They also
beg Of Mr.. Hayes, who they insist never
did want to be President, to yield to Til.
den and save 'things from a general
National Republican., 1876-12-04

THE thugs and bully of the North,
the schemers and adventurers of the West and
the meIciless masked mobocracy of the South
cry "amen" to the editorial published in the
Capital yesterday, advising and urging mutiny
among the regular troops of the Government.
National Republican., 1876-12-04

Ii sanguinary strife comes out OF partisan
hate in this contest 1t viii be only because Re-
publicans firmly claim all they have rightfully
won, and strenuously insist upon all their just
rights under the law and Constitution.
National Republican., 1876-12-04

ELSEWHERE will be found abstracts of
the reports of the Secretary Of the Navy,
the District Commissioners, the collector
of District taxes. &c. They are all of
sufficient interest to command attention.
National Republican., 1876-12-04

THE curbstone warriors who threaten fight
because Tilden has not been elected are in
sympathy with the editofial in the Capital yes
terday, openly counseling mutiny in the United
States srmy
National Republican., 1876-12-04

KENTUCKY, like Georgia, sends solid
Democratic delegation to the Forty fifth
Congress. Judge Gist, a well-known
Union man of that State, tells US how 1t
was done. The Ninth Congressional dis
National Republican., 1876-12-04

IN SPEAKING of possible war, we would
inquire: off ten regulars can whip fifty Bull
dozers in five minutes, how long will 1t take
twelve regulars to whip twenty kidnap ppersw w
National Republican., 1876-12-04
New Publication.

THE YOUNG TRAIL HUNTERS; OR,
THE WILD RIDERS OF THE PLAINS"
By Samuef W Woodworth COzzens. Published by
Ballantyne.
."SNIP AND WHIP AND SOME OTHER
BOTS" By Elizabeth A. Davis. Published by
Lee Shepard, Boston, Mass. For sale by VIM.
Ballantyne.
LITTLE PEOPLE OF GOD" By Mrs
Geo. L. Austin. Published by Lee & Shepard,
Boston, Mass. For sale by VIM. Ballantyne.
National Republican., 1876-12-04

MEN who hate this Government enough to
advise and counsel war should leave for
Mexico at once. They are fighting for Presi-
dents there.
National Republican., 1876-12-04

The Signal Office reports indicate that the
heather today iCiH be clear or fair, aud light
nOrtherly or nOrth,Uestsrly minds, Nth rising
barometer and slight rise in temperature.
- EoI5,51756 -.
National Republican., 1876-12-04

on the 4th of March Is cited as q reason why
another should be elected to supersede him.
There would be sufficient time between the
election of his successor and the close Of the
session to provide for filling the vacancy. Mr..
Ferry has served but one Senatorial term, and
the return of Senators and members of Con-
gress for at least two terms, when they have
not given their constituents cause for disap-
proval, has become one of the fixed customs
of our poi ;cll life. Senator Ferry has not
only not given such cause for criticism, but
has placed his State, through his election to
the Presidency of the Senate, and this in Hne
of conting ent promotion to the Presidency, in
q commanding position, and given to 1t alarge
national reputation. By the plainest rule OF
reciprocity he deserves recognition. More
than this, Senator Ferry represents the best
elements of the Republican party in the State
Of Michigan, and his thorough canvass OF that
State has rot only been recognized as emil
nently successful, but is generally admitted to
have contributed to fits largely-increased ma
jority cast at the recent election. His ability
and fairness in the campaign made converts,
and won him many friends In the State.
National Republican., 1876-12-04
NEW YORK AUCTION HOUSE.

RAFF BROS, rs Seventh street northwest,
Dealers in Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Stationery,
Furnishing Goods. &C., &c.
Their goods are bought at suction In New York
and Baltimore. and VIII be sold exceedingly Low.
nol4-lm
National Republican., 1876-12-04

THE Bull-dozing press has another at
tack of the rabies. The old dog Cesar
dil -
National Republican., 1876-12-04

WHOEVER kills cat interferes with Its p re-
scribed privileges; for one Of the ancient and
resi- cted principles of the English common law
is that ga cat may look on king" Now the
logical deduction from this old maxim is, II q
cat may look on kings she can do
almost anything else the feline flesh Is heir to
without violating any of the settled principles
of law. The truth of this statement, however,
never occurred to Conrad C. Gargost, of
New York; at least, 1t seems that he has
no respect for the principle, If he knows
of its existence. 1t seems that Conrad heard
a noise-in fact, a horrible tumult, accom-
panied with cries and shrieks of hateful force
and copiousness, upon his house-top, and he
rushed IN nervous terror to the roof. As he
dashed up the scuttle and bounced on to the
roof, wrapt scantily for q cold night In linen, q
cat, startled, bristling, green-eyed cat, the
direful spring Of all the woes that worried
him, took fright and stepped five stories down
to the ground breaking its neck-a small mis-
take that ended in death. Conrad impressed
with the catastrophe that had happened,
seized the opportunity to cry: eff IL were done,
then 'twere better that 1t were well done, and
done quickly" But the humane Bergh
thought differently, and Conrad was prose-
cuted and fined $50 for stintimidaiing cst."
We have always insisted that intimidation is
q crime, and must be punished.
National Republican., 1876-12-04
FOR SALE OR RENT.

EURNITURE OF A SEvEN-ROOM
II house for sale rent. A bargain II taken at
once. House may be rented. See THOS. Z.
WA6GAMAN, 5l9 Seventh street, or call at 1908
Eleventh street northwest. no3O-3ts
11Oo STREET, NEAR THE CIRCLE
lfOC For Sale or Kent-Eleven-roon house,
finely frescoed and finished from top bottom; en-.
urely new. Terms easy. Price moderate.
SMITH, BIRGE q CO.,
oc4-n 10l4 Pennsylyania avenue.
EOR SALE OR RENT-A NINEROOM
- press-brick front house corner of Sixteenth
and Streets basement. two stories, Mansard roof.
bay window and all modern convenienees. Also,
two choice lots adjoining house. Terms very
chusetts avenue. sel4-1
National Republican., 1876-12-04

Dany-25 cents line for ordinary advertising.
On editorial page, q per line. First page, $50
Der line.
National Republican., 1876-12-04
LIBERTY CHARIOT

Sealed proposals will be received by the under
signed for the purchase of the entire property and
effects OF the Northern Liberty Chariot Company,
consisting OF "a Horses, l6 sets OF Double Harness.
Il Charots, large Brick Stable and appurteuances,
up and inclusive of the lst day ecember 1875;
such proposals TO be In writing signed by the MAKER
stating the q count offered manner and time OF pay
ment and nature of security for deferred payments
II not all cash. For full particnlars apply person.
ally or by letter. GEO.w. .CISSEL. Receiver,
noy23-ThSTutd lilo Sixth street northwest.
National Republican., 1876-12-04
FOR RENT.

COh hGN l..
->~~~~~~c~~~~"~ o~o~-c~o~~~~~N~o~~o-
EoR RENT-RooMs FOR A MEMBER. OF
SSSETsss 2. Ssss with without
Q0Q TWENTIETH STREET, BETWEEN
ans one aaa o. .S
Furnished ROOMS; with or without board. Terms
13O6 sTREET. OPPOSITE FRANK;
fSns R91Ms With ga and heat at pSdss.te
POE RENT-ooMFoRTABLY FUR :
street northwest. dei-st-
EOR RENT-FURNIsHED PARLoR, AND
Il ROOMS on hrst or second hoor; with or with
out board. No. ses Indiana avenue, fronting Ju-
40 M STREET NORTHWEST FOR
Ito rent, with board, . fne large room, with
south front suitable for two gentlemen or 4 gen
:nS s aus e
Q1d TWELFTH sTREET-FoR RENT.
catipg Bo0Ms on third floor. de4-lt-
TSOO COLUMBIA STREET THREE
aeo9 sna s1o furaisSsd RooMs ehsag q
good parties. del-ot-
1910 F STREET, OPPOSITE EBBITT
stSTIS HSTss az Ta Ronas sihsa hSssI or
suite, suitable for senators or Members Of
Fable beard ' An early call Viii secure iesi
choice. dei3l'
ISQQ I STREET NoRTHwEsT-FoR
lCOC rent, In private family, pleasant fur-
nished rooms. with Or Without board: dea-st.
onA K STREET N. w.-FOR RENT
CUE Handsome PARLOR and bedroom,
single or en- suite, on first door. Price moderate.
70S NINTH STREET NORTHWEST,
lyorpisSed suite ae0 81 pariors Terms modepaae
Most central location in the city. Apply as above
A SIXTEEN-AND-A-HALF STREET, LA
FAYETTE sQUARE-For Rent-Parties In
furnished may suit themselves by calling as soove
SO1 STREET s. E.-FOR RENT-A
CO1 part of q COTTAGE. to q small family,
tsins oa Peansyssnia aTene
and the parks Apply at the premises. REFERENCES
EOR RENT-TwO COMMUNICATING
4sr nicely ssraished IN bg
near Patent Office. Apply at eo7 7 street north
VS.. -
TOR RENT-NICELY-FURNI ANU
- sunny rooms, with private parlor Tor two,
three or four persons, In 2rioate iismiy aaa Mla
cars. Terms low. Address ID, " this office.
1900 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE,
1cAC near the Four;eenth-street circle-For
n an % esea nHy IN
suits. Apply 90 Mira. sToUKMAN. dea-3t'
rEHREE OR FOUR PLEASANT ROOMS,
Il single oren suite. furnished or unfurnished.
on saIoon Psrfors h desired. a. Ter%s @odefates
Apply AZ l226 Massachusetts, avenue northwest.
National Republican., 1876-12-04
GEORGETOWN ADV'TS.

TOS. & ]. E. LIBBEY, LUMBER DEAL
" ers. No q Water street, Georgetown, ID. O.
Building lumber OF all kinds constantly on hand.
Also, oak, ash. walnut apd poplar lumber. A large
seasoned. ocls-sm
DROWN, CHAMBERLAIN & CO, WHOLE
II sale dealers in Cider and pure Cider Vlnegers,
corner High and Water streets, Georgetown. Keep
for sale large stock OF New York Sweet Cider and
refined Cider, and supply in lots of 100 barrels
less pure country Cider Vinegar OF the best quality
at the lowest prices. oclS 3m
National Republican., 1876-12-04

HOUSES AND FARMS FOR SALE.-SEV.
IL eral two-story HOUSES and COTTAGES -
monthly payments. Valuable Building LOTS E3
on easy terms. Also, FARMS in the District, Sd
Maryland and Virginia for Sale or exchange. -
APPLETON P. CLARK,
nhl5-WFAtf 7rs street northwest.