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National Republican., 1876-12-18
Admission, of the South Caroline
SenafoP.eIect. -

~ . d.
From present Indications Il seems as
though the Senate VIII be called upon to
spend the greater part Of next session In Q
repetition of such lengthy debates and never
ending arguments as were indulged in upon
the question of admitting Mr.. Pinchbsek as
Senator from Louisiana. The first question
upon admission to the Senate win probably be
raised In the case Of Mr.. Lamar, from Missis-
sippi; second in that of Mr.. Grover, from
Oregon, and third, uuquestioaably, iu the ease
of Mr. Corbin, from South Caro1ina. We say
Enthusiastically because &c sis not 10 be sup
posed that the Democrats viii permit such
an opportunity to pass unheededa BY them,
and II is with respect TO the latter that the
moot doubtful intriescies of election law and
constitutional government viii be involved.
According to the constitution Of South Caro-
lima 1t is prescribed that Joint balloting for
United States Senator shall be commenced on
the second Tuesday after the meeting of the
General Assembly. The State Senate, about
the legality of which there has been no dis
pute, met and organized, and was waited
upon by two distinct bodies, each claiming
to be the legally organized House Of Repre-
sentstfyes. While the two "Houses" were
wrsngling over occupation of the State
House and admission TO Representative Hsil,
suddenly there dawned the "second Tuesday" !"
when, according to law, the joint balloting
should commence for United States Senator.
The Republican Senate and House, claim;
ing to have o quorum, cast its joint bal-
lot for D.. T. Corbin, and declared
him elected, while the Democratic House
contented itself with protests against
The proceedings Of the pretending House"
upon the grounds that the General Assembly
had not yet convened In due form according
to law. They finally did, howeyers cast few
scattering ballots without en.ning to any con-
clusion. The fact of stJoint ballot' hsving
taken place by the Senate and the Re-
publican House, clearly gives to that House
the color of form, and Is recognition of It's
legal right to ballot. Mr.. Corbin will un-
doubtedly receive proper and formal creden-
tials, and as there is no other person claiming
to be elected upon joint ballot, and none
likely to be, It does not seem as though Mr..
Corbin could be kept from his seat In the
United States Senate. If the Democrats
should attempt an election in their House at
any time, it would be illegal, because not on
the day prescribed by law, and impossible be-
cause the Senate would not consent to joint
ballot, which the law distinctly AYERS.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
Sad Fate OF an Early Riser,

The early riser who is in the habit of saying q
pleasant word about the lark may as well bear in
mind the melancholy fate Of London cab-washer
who was recently taken to st. Mary's hospital.
He had lost the of his upper extremities while
his voice was reduced to whisper. On being
questioned, he stated that he usually finished his
work just as the public houses opened. He
always had the very first glass of beer or gin that
was served in the morning-that is to say the
liquor which had remained ell night in the draw
pipe in contact with the lead. His gums showed
The wel-kpown blue line Indicative of lead poison
ing in ano hcS be SranE eysr1 mornrg Sarna U
been procured and tasted, gave 1-43Oth Of grain
per fluid ounce. He was ultimately cured by the
National Republican., 1876-12-18
What viii Southern Mon Do.

The flesh pots of Egypt were very tempting
to the half starved Israelites, and so is the
control of the National Government to the
Northern Democrats, who have been so long
debarred from any part of its patronage. A
number of causes that we viii not attempt
to name placed the glittering and coveted
prize almost within their reach, and they are
straining every nerve to secure 1t. In their
efforts they reck not whether the means used
are right or wrong. They do not stop to con-
slider whether the country is to be benefited
or injured. Only their own selfish desires are
regarded. willy IS the old serpent, ambitious
as Milton paints the Archsngel, they are as
little regsrdful of the means to accomplish
their ends. In 1890 this same class, and some
of these very same men, led the South into
rebellion. Ever since the close of the rebel
dion they have been endeavoring to use the
South to regain power. For years they have
dragged the men of the South as Hector was
dragged behind the chariot of Achilles, and II
they were to succeed these men would be
bound as captives were to the chariots of
ancient conquerors. It is time that Southern
men were aroused to the true condition of
affairs, and looked to their interests and those
of their section. There is no feeling of hate
or antipathy In the Northern mind-no desire
to oppress or condemn them. The war re-
suited in the freedom of the eolored race, and
the men who freed them were and are de-
termined that this race shall be protected in
all their rights. All they ask of Southern
men is TO recognize the supremacy of the
Union-and to accord equal rights to all. Hon.
orable men in the South can do no less than
comply with this demand. This would have
been. done by them long ago but for the
pernicious counsel of some of the Northern
Democrats who are preventing this in the
hope that some good may accrue to them.
In the last election these Northern Democrats
demanded ga solid South" to elect Tilden.
Their subseryient followers in the South i'm
mediately went to work to secure 1t. Under
= She orders of the Northern Democrats the
plan Of the Southern campaign was organ
fzed, and under their orders was carried out.
The plan failed. The South was not s'solid"
for filden. Then the Northern Democrats
demanded of their Southern followers that
force should supplement fraud, and that those
Southern States which had not voted for TIL
den should be claimed and counted for him.
At once the Southern men responded. But
even this has failed, snd now the new pro-
gramme Of Mlden & Co. Is to force new re-
belli6n by inaugurating ths defeated candi-
dGte, and they are calling upon their Southern
followers to aid them in this. The question
is, wal the men of the South RESPOND to this
mad demand, VIII they allow themseltes to
be dragooned into course that will once more
put them in opposition to the feelings of the
people of the North? This is question for
the sober consideration Of the Southern men
In Congress. Let them view it from q patriotic
and sensible standpoint.
National Republican., 1876-12-18

IT APPEARS that Chief Justice Moses has
been legislated of of his seat on the judicial
bench of South Carolina. The law of the
State says ''that the judges of the Supreme
Court shall hold no other Office of trust or
profit under this State, the United States or
any other Power" This law Mr.. Moses
directly violated by acceptingTthe professor
ship of law in the State university. After this
was discovered the Senate and House, by con-
current resolution, declared the Office of chief
Justice vacant. This sends Moses once more
adrif. from the bull rushes of legal forms and
technicalities, and he will probably cast
anchor in Democratic waters, which are better
adapted to his peculiar tastes than the ermine
and the courts oflaw.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
Texas.

Under the administration of Governor Davis,
of Texas, the finances Of that State were es-
tablished upon q firm basis. Since the acces-
sion of the Democracy to power, Texas bonds
have materially deprecated in value. 1t
would have been far better for the Lone Star
State had the voice of the people not been
stiied and the Republican party been permit
ted to continue its rule. The cotton crop of
1860 was four millions of bales. This year 1t
will reach three millions seven or eight hun
dred thousand. And yet Democratic news
papers declare that under the ''blighting indu-
ences" of Republican rule that section is
almost impoverished.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
Important Land Grant Decision by
the Secr< tary of the Iuterf0r.

In the case of Andrew L. Bell VS.. The Chicago.
Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company, in.
volving the title to certain lands of the Des
Moines district, in the State of Iowa, the Secre.
tary on Saturday decided that Congress did not
intend to substitute other lands for those already
possessed by the company; and that Congress had
no right or power to impair the rights Of corpora
tions or persons acquired through said company;
and the language used shows that such was not
the intention, and that the grant by the act of
1854 was an enlargement OF its former grant
rather than substitute of otherlands for 1t any
portion fit. He therefore reverses the decision
Of the Commissioner and afirms that of the local
of3cers
National Republican., 1876-12-18
What Pana RouId Say.

1t was quite cold in the car. The passengers
were shrinking up into as small space as posi-
BILE, and looking straight ahead into nothing
with frowning visages. A very little boy was
snuggled up in his mothers arms. The train
stopped at a station, when he said: "Am goIn'
home, mamma?" "Yes, dear" "Papa's homer
ayes" "Are you going to see papa?" ayes,
dear" The child lifted up his head, and looking
eagerly into his mothers face, enthusias stically
exclaimed, when papa sees me he'll say,
Come here, you peshous LAM" The smile which
illuminated the passengers faces upon this out.
burst of childish expectatation drove away the
frown, and brought them out Of themselves for
the rest Of the journey.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
THE ATLANTIC FOR 1877

win have LoNGFELLOw, LOWELL, WHIT
TIER. HOLMES. STEDMAN, ALDRICH, How
ELLIS, CLEMENS MARK Twain,) ADAMS, La
THR0P, Mrs KEMBLE and others among its con-
tributors. Mr. LONGFELLoww will contribute an
unusual number OF poems, and Mr.. WHITTIER
Will have ballad Of several pages in his best vein,
in the February number.-The same number viii
have the first installment Of Mr.. HOWELL'S new
comedy-romance, "Out OF the Question, " and
Song by Mrs. THAXTER, with music by JULIUS
EICHBERG. Every number will contain original
music, and other attractions will be hereafter an
oou
National Republican., 1876-12-18

THE DAY for giving gifts is near at hand,
and the shop windows show clearly that the
keepers are prepared for the rush of Christ
mas trade,
National Republican., 1876-12-18

From the reports furnished for to-day, the in
lieations are that there iDiH be general cloudy
aOeather and snO'V, Nth Increasing northsasterly
to southeastery minds, oloared By cold northwest
tlinds and rising barometer.
National Republican., 1876-12-18

THE detective who makes the monthly COL
lections from the gamblers ought not to
charge for full month when the LIST of Jan.
uary arrives, for their privilege to rob has not
been properly protected this month.
National Republican., 1876-12-18

THE American public just now are thinking
more about how to get out Of theatres than
how to get in them. After all, the best way
is to walk ont ~.
National Republican., 1876-12-18

THE Sons of Liberty and Knights of the
Golden Circle are once more engaged in secret
deliberations, plotting and scheming to seize
the post-offices in the name of Tilden and re-
form.
National Republican., 1876-12-18

THE hunt for Sitting Bull has been, fgura,
lively speaking, a search for needle in a
hay-mow. General Crook seems to wander
aimlessly about the Black Hills country, but
never seems to get sight of the old man
elaypr
National Republican., 1876-12-18

THE Lexington Gazette says that "Mr. G. T.
Waddy, of Woodford, claims the name OF
Oregon Cronin for his chestnut colt by War
Dance, dam Headlight, by Tipperary." To
which Deacon Smith, the truly loyal and
highly accomplished patriot pen-driver Of the
Cincinnati Gazette, arises and remarks: "Ii
Mr.. G. T. Waddy had chestnut colt by Ben.
edict Arnold, dam Delilah, by Judas Iscariot,
he could find no more appropriate name than
Oregon Grover but Oregon Cronin never did
anything worthy of note, beyond botching q
job carefully put up for him in New York, OF
possibly In Cincinnati, and to name well.
bred animal after him is the action of fool"
National Republican., 1876-12-18

Post Office clerk who was arrested last week for
stealing money contained in letters passing
through the mails, was expressly imported
hither from Connecticut by the late Postmas-
ter General Jewell, in the interest of economy,
retrepchment and reform,
National Republican., 1876-12-18
THE ATLANTIC. PORTRAITS

"A GIFT OF PRACTICAL VALUE.
DIR. JOHNsoN'S SPORTABLE HOME HEALTH
LIFT AND LIFT EXERCISE, price $50; a COM
plete gymnasium for men, women and children.
THE EASTLAKE BOOK CASE, price from si7
to S6 neat, portable and adjustable. Agent for the
District ... .t.
WIN. BALLANTYHH,
de1s-tf l28 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
! NO~NOON0O|0O0O0O~O0O0 OO0NO~|NOONN|O7~~
TEN PEE CENT. OFF FOR CASH.

the general depression of business the past few
months we find rselves w.th q large surplus of
Fine DRESS and STAPLE GOODS OF the first
quality on hand, and not wishing to carry them
over to another season have decided, for = I'm
tied time, to offer whole stock at dis count OF
TEN PER CENT. FOB CASH, commencing
MONDAY, December is. In making this great
sacrifice this time would state that as soon as
our surplus stock Is disposed OF we sha cease to
allow the discount and advise all who have cash to
spare 10 examine our goods, as we keep one OF the
largest stocks Of hrsf-class DRY GOODS in this
market, and. having but one price, marked in
plata sgnrss pqEeh Ssers nay rely on making
worth of goods they buy of us during this sale.
Our stock consists OF elegant LYONS BLACK
SILK yELVETS. Rich Black and Colored DRESS
SILKS, Black and Colored TRIMMING VEL
VETS, Elegant LONG and SQUARE SHAWLS,
100 pieces OF Lupin,s celebrated CASHMERES and
LUPIN's MOURNING GOODS
of every description, comprising Cashmeres, Merl-
nos, Tamse Cloths, Bomba zines, Henrietta Cloths.
Emp press Cloths. and complete stock Of Black
SLAVES. Black English GRAPES. GRAPE
fact the largest assortment Of hne MOURNING
BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, TABLE DAMASKS,
NAPKINS, iTOWELINGS and sekeeping
Goods OF every description. all of which offer OF
our regular prices; and TEN CENTS on every dol.
lars worth VIII be deducted for cash on the day oil
purchase.
w. NJ. sHUsTER q BRO,
9fs PennsyIyania avenue,
National Republican., 1876-12-18
B. W. REEDS SONS,
- b. u. HE'D } oUHS,
dels-n 1915 r street northwest.
ATLANTIC MONTHLY
FOR JANUARY.
Now Ready and For Sale Everywhere

CONTENTS
The January ATLANTIC contains a graceful
poem, s.The Herons of Elmwood.n by II. W.
LONGFELL0w; some. charming Birthday
Verses, ~ by JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL: alively
series of travel notes, .From Ponkapog to Pesth, ~
by T. B.sALDRIC II; s'sister Beatrice story in
yerse, by Z. c. STEDMAN; q paper on ''weimar
i>HJune,,, by BAYARD TAYLOR; ''The Black
Birds" sprightly comedietta, by J. B. GREEN
OUCH; LEFT Out,'' a touching story by G, p.
LATHRoP; o.chapters Of " The American ~ by
HENRY JAMES, JR.; another installment of
Mrs. KEMBLE'S '.Old woman's Gossip;' paper
the '.Closing Days OF the International Fair, -
and review of Some New Books of Poetry by
W. d. HOWELLs. The new department, entitled
National Republican., 1876-12-18

TEE ambition of Mr.. Springer, from Illinois,
Is only eqnGied by his positive ignorance of
the eternal atusss of things. He boldly dashes
intp the Democratic leadership of the House,
makes come ridiculous proposition, supports
Il By very Wild gesticulation interspersed with
Q kwrenarhs, Is stabbed by members on the
RPublican side and called to order by the
Chair, and. then r4tfres to his seat to ponder
over the detective points in his unfortunate
attempt to be conspicuous. Mr.. Springer has
some ability, but be will have to nurse 1t a
few years before Il receives recognition from
{ the House ., -,
National Republican., 1876-12-18
subscrIptfon Rates.

Daily a pages) by carriers, 50 cents per month.
By mall postpaid, Ss per year; e for six months,
and g for three months. Terms invariably in ad-
vance
National Republican., 1876-12-18

The newsmongers are no less anxious to
pump Senator Conkling than the distinguished
statesman Is to be let alone.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
THE CONTRIBUTORS CLUB,

Is bright aud sparkling, and discusses, among other
subjects, ssMorris and Tennyson,'' "Bret Harte
and the Critics, ~ Art In Literature, - Esthetc
Advertising George Eliot,'' "My Intimate
Enemy women and Arithmetic &C., &c.
Some Of the best writers Of the ATLANTIC staff are
represented though anonymously in Its pages, and
the popularity and success OF the Contributors
Club'' are assured at the outset.
Another new feature In the January ATLANTIC Is
q
National Republican., 1876-12-18
MATIN SONG,

by BAYABD TAYLOR, with original music by
JOHN K. PAINE, which will become at once a
fayorite. The reviews Of the latest holiday books
in Recent Literature" and the vigorous attack,
under Education on The Study of Greek In
Harvard College, complete -f
- 4 Remarkably Strong Number.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
Advertising Rates.

Daily-25 cents line for ordinary advertising.
On editorial page, 81 per line. First page, $3.50
line.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
TIE Knipbt. of the Golden Circle are

organizing. Their attempted intimidation
win fall to the ground. They will find it
more difficult to intimidste Republican voters
in the North than their accomplices, the
White. Liners, experienced in their infamous
work in the South.
National Republican., 1876-12-18
IMPORTANT for the HOLIDAYS.

Please call early for good selection: don't put of
too long. Goods at above rates must sell. We
have not time to duplicate them prior to the Holi-
days. The largest assortment of Fine Groceries
and Wines in the city at ..r-
National Republican., 1876-12-18

IT Is WORTHY of remark that In the esti-
mates Of the Tilden vote sent forth from the
famous bureau in New York city during the
recent campaign South Carolina and Florida
were not claimed fer the Democracy. Is it at
all likely that they would be claimed now
could Tilden be elected without themi
National Republican., 1876-12-18

HNHE PEOPLES INTELLIGENCE OF
Il fee, s26 street, between Ninth and Tenth
streets. ptrst-class servants supplied to families
and hotels without charge. ~
oci2-sm w B. STEVENSON CO.
National Republican., 1876-12-18

HNHEO. +. GATCHEL,
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENT,
Corner Eleventh and sts., Washington, ID. c.,
DEALER IN REAL ESTATE;
7 LOANS NEGOTIATED; HOUSES RENTED;
RENTS COLLECTED.
General Agent for the Scottish Commercial Fire
insurance. assets over sl2 900 000 Connecticut Fire
Insurance Co.. assets over q, ,Ooe, ,ooo Orient Fire
Lancaster Fire Insurance, Lancaster, PENN, assets
over tls0,o0o. decI4-lm
National Republican., 1876-12-18

TEE second class Democratic journals
Throughout the land are melting insurrection
By appealing 10 their readers to resist the In
aueuration Of President-elect Hayes. This is
but reproduction of the spirit exhibited by
them in thesda5s of the last rebellious out
break. The latter did bring devastating war /;
the former may bring It, unless silenced BY the
SAYING common sense Of the American people.
A paasdamn'nn from the supreme court of pa
triotie public opinion should be issued at once
to these men, demanding Them to show
whether they are nincompoops by nature or
from Democratic associations. H
National Republican., 1876-12-18

nm Capsat yesterday, while kicking against
/ The inevitable Inauguration of Hayes, ex-
claimed:
itLet us be warned in time. Let us arm for the
conflict, for It Is upon MS the crisis Is Of to-day
Let the people say that before they will consent
demagogues and dishonest money changers, like
the blind Sampson they will put their arms
about the pillars and bury all In one common
This reminds one forcibly of what Bardolph
said to his followers, which was:
srYoke.fellows In arms "
Let us to France! like horse leeches, my boys;
To suck, to suck, the very blood TO suck.
National Republican., 1876-12-18

EOR SALE OR RENT-A NINEROOM
II press-brick front house corner of Sixteenth
and streets; basement two stories, Mansaru roof,
bay window and all modern convenienees. Also,
reasonable. For information apply at 1sls Masss-
chusetts avenue. sel4-6
National Republican., 1876-12-18

HOUSES AND FARMS FOR SALE.-SEY.
IL eral two-story HOUSES and COTTAGES
monthly payments. Valuable Building LOTS
on easy terms. Also, FARMS in the District,
Maryland and Virginia for Sale or exchange. -
APPLETON p. CLARK,
nhl5-WFMt 70S street northwest.
EXCHANGE-F me RESIDENCE ON
" Erie railroad. VIII exchange for Washington
city property; Good fruit, large house and neces-
sarY outbutldings. Distant from New York Emiles,
near Paterson, New Jersey. Apply to DR.. W. II.
TAYLOR, sos street northwest. aug25-u
National Republican., 1876-12-18
FOR SALE OR RENT.

1A0Q N STREET, NEAR THE CIRCLE
11OC For Sale or Rent-Eleven-room house,
finely frescoed and finished from top to bottom;
tirely new. Terms easy. Price moderate.
- SMITH, BIRGE & CO.,
Oc4-tf 10l4 Pennsyivanfa avenue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-05

HrsToN. June -; b. steamer Oriental,
Cant. D,a.o, oi IL, .'ayano;sst ana Boston Linz.
va we, * II the hvtbnr :l-t evening. The
v.~.c, icl' Savannah III fl!' sday last, and ~
.,r7i,ncrd ha;.vy w.ls ~ Tar IS APE !iar:cras.
o.. SATURDAY nigh. iast waen Il! G4yhcad oil
tn, Vineyard, ;hck log h3rc c1wa and the
steamer renamed II anc1nr there ever night.
Yesterday r:uc, inc tic log !i:ta, aud the
,iyala,F ,tar;cd Tor Bo>;or, havn. clear wealth
tr. DO passin4 Cape God iowa:ds evening" the
t.js asaiu settled over them and ubscqncntiy
i. came 50 dcrsn that n2T!gatl1n was ajmjs.
n! oassiuic The sto3m"r had IL pilot. amt be
1 cilcd 10 run up . he city, although 1t was
Impossible t. sec aoyihag aheai. About y 2.
III. thc stcnmer st-nck Oh Hardlogs ladgc,
al;op. three niles out lrrm Is 's;op, light, aud
immediately biircd. 4 tsnl1g schooner res
cued lie passengers, tW.nty III Eu1tcr. who
wish their h;.=c%Gc rcach"d IS }stou about one
l coek this morning. I've tug b2als were dis
;aici!cd 10 the wrcc. to save a much A. pos
,ihc d tie cargo aGu t'inG FL the crew who
al hvcn lei! tcEiod The CtIln;a' vas iargf
vessel nl i d Il 'u,i cargo Vi genera! mcrcilati,
Use. ", ether tic, vessel and caEs: wi! be a
,n.a, loss caud act be asccrlalnc! 0ct4rc day
light.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-06-05
6 psa1 .-:sI.sSak.

PHILADELPHIA, Jus. 5 rhorc is very littlc
c.,a,r, ~ IL. a,tnrdance al tH~ FIX! :si'lou this
uGrcimg, the 1uiD.cr 81 viSiiosa beng about
Sc, 900 Ow;og 70 t@e cooi. ylrasant weather
tnu:. prci.r arc ,cuD @ut Il doors, iaubilE>
from onc pui!iii.: &c ano!neT, and along the
n~an,an,G.s. 'i'4c cc.rt,r.tci GasTe!aui col
'rr,;,,n was i,acaoG to The cubic THIS m1ro-
;rn IN n. Ital,.. de,artln ut Of the arr lai
Ipry, It embraces s:atUat% pro- Us" gold aud
s,Iver merge work, ant ali KINDS OF Taluailc
a,,icics o, i"vrlry. TIE Gilmore concert, tbs
~ ,ra;uq, il laa,!s!nwoe pavilion was u"usn
I.y we'll attended, and vas II cVry respect
me mes, succe.siu Of tnc series.