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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-12-16
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..FORETGN TRAVEL

We have "a Winter on the Nile" by Con. H
Clellan; Sauntering. about CDustlr'a'.
b. Charles Dudley Warner; OUT OF Ny H ..
dow AZ Moscow" by Eugene schuyler. so 3D.
mericaH 10 Iurkiilan," etc. Three sclil. .nI
are announced
National Republican., 1876-10-03
THE COMING VERDICT.

| lie Hepubllcan majority In South L Lro-
lima varies between thirty ard forty five
Thousand. The State is as certainly R-pub-
| lcan ss Maine or Vermont Tue colored
voters, with rare exceptions are open and
avowed in their expressions of preference
for the party which struck of their
shackles and conferred upon them the ri ghts
of citizenship. AS between the Demo-
cratic and Republican parties, they do not
hesitate to declare that even the fear of
death will not deter them from supporting
the latter. And yet we find White Line
conspiracy existing in that State, headed by
the Hnrepentant and turbulent Hampton,
organized for the express purpose of over
coming this legitimate majority by intimi-
dation, violence and fraud. Now the law
comforting the prerogatives Of citizenship
was conferred by powerful Republic.
which for four long years men of Hamp-
toms stripe deied, and which afterwards at
Appomattox made them prisoners and
spared their Improbable lives. Can the
nation parley for a moment with such men?
Can it stand idly by and see universal suf-
frage jeopardized by class of traitors who
forfeited their lives by participation in the
rebellion? Can it see Hampton, Butler,
Lamar and others conspire against
large class of their fellow -citi-
zens whose only offense appears to
be their determination to vote the Repub-
lican ticket, and to remain suspicious of
the element which fought for four years to
perpetuate their servitude? Was the jeff
Davis doctrine right, and did the nation
commit wrong when it liberated the
blacks and conferred suffrage upon them?
These are questions for the people of the
North to decide in the approaching Pres-
dental canvass. If they want to see the
results of the war preserved intact they
must with one voice demand that murders
and whippings be stopped in the South.
They must give Mr.. Hampton and his
proselytes to understand that the South
Carolina negroes arc American citizens,
and, as such, shall be protected from out
RACES. The issue is now fairly before the
people of Indiana and Ohio. Upon their
verdict will depend the veal or woe of the
Republic. On the 10th instant they must
decide not only whether this is a nation, but
whether the cause Of good government
shall triumph, or whether the American
Republic shall be turned over to the dom
ination Of traitors. Surely the nation which
possessed virtue enough to preserve
its unity at the point of the bayonet against
a formidable conspiracy will possess suff-
cient discernment and foresight t. protect
it at the ballot-box from spoliation and
ruin. Then let the citizens of Ohio and
Indiana by their votes plainly say to the
sw-defiers in South Carolina, as well as
other Southern States similarly situated,
that an outraged public is watching tn EN-,
and that their reasonable designs are so
apparent that not for four years at least
may they hope to obtain control of the
| Government The poor, oppressed and
outraged Southern Republicans cast long
ing eyes to Indiana and Ohio; for they
know those States will soon take an impor-
tant step towards the final decision, whether
they are to have protection against White
National Republican., 1876-10-03

FOUR years ago North Carolina went for
Grant by more than Il, 900 majority. With
$4,000 colOred voters, naturally Republi-
can, and between twenty and thirty thou
sand white Republican vOters-including
men of stamina, brain and good family
there is no reason why the old North State
should not do as well next November
Particularly is this true in view of the fact
that the canvass now progressing Is the
most thorough ever known in the history
OF the State. Besides this, the people are
naturally conservative, and the large intel
ligeut clement in the Republican party
serves, TO q great extent as guarantee
against intimidation and fraud. North
Carolina will certainly elect Judge Settle to
be her next Governor, and may as GER
ainly be counted for Hayes and Wheeler.
National Republican., 1876-10-03

"a SOLID South for the Democracy i'm
"plics fraud and intimidation in its worst
"form," are the truthful words OF Attor-
ney General Taft He might have added
that Democratic victory in any of the
lately Ecbellious States implies the same
thing. This is fact which but few
Northern Republicans understand, but it is
a fact, nevertheless. When Georgia was
wrestcd from Republican control the
groundwork for this implication was laid,
and the ex Confederate anti-war encroach-
ment has been certain, though gradual,
ever since, until now there seems to be
general d!sfrauchisement Of white and
black Republicans, or an intimidation,
which amounts to the same thing, in all of
the reconstructed States except North Car
olina. Even in Virginia, where turou
lence is repressed to some extent by the
truly conservative spirit of the people,
there are under currents at work which
serve similar purpose, not to say anything
of ballot-box stufflng, fraudulent returns
and bogus certificates, and it should be re-
membered right here that Virginia went
for Grant four years ago. 1t is to be hoped
that Judge Taft will continue the utter
ance of such truths until he instructs the
Northern people regarding the true situa-
tiOn in the South.
National Republican., 1876-10-03

THE New York Tribune continues its
venomous and unjust assaults upon Gen.
Babcock, notwithstanding his acquittal.
Evidently the Tribune has no desire TO do
him justice. No sane man could have
heard or read the testimony against him in
the lac so o-called safe burglary trial without
reaching the conclusion that he was the
victim of an infamous conspiracy. Whit
ley and his associates "put up" the safe
burglary job, so to speak, for the purpose
of making money or reputation out of either
party-the Board of Public Works or the
Memorislists. Subsequently Whitley pro-
cured immunity for himself from the De-
partment of Justice by offering, through
Proctor Knott, to peach" or "squeal. /"
Knott proclaimed that Babcock would be
implicated, and Whitley tried to justify
that proclamation. He swore, and swore
and swore before knott's committee, and
then, when called upon in the late trial-a
judicial and not an &c pGrte Investigation
he swcre, and swore, and swore exactly
the other way. Not only lis; he failed 10
make out even the shadow of case against
his intended victim; and the witnesses
called upon TO sustain him contradicted
him in the most essential points. But the
Tribune prefers 10 believe the assertions
OF this peTjured man, "this officer without
a commission, this soul without a God, "
to the opinion of twelve honest American
citizens who served u Don the jury.
National Republican., 1876-10-03
New Publications.,

GEMS OF AMERICAN SCENERY. Published by
Charles Bierstadt, Niagara Falls, n. Y, and
Edward Bierstadt, New York.
This century has made notable strides in the
science of optics. Not only has the discovery
Of the essential principles of the stereoscope
been made, but the elegant finish given to it
| Y Sir David Brewster has rendered 1t an in
strument Of varied and important application.
Our attention has been called to the appropri-
alton of the stereoscope in a new and interest
ing way. An album has just been published
by the Bierstadt brothers containing twenty-
four pictures, with the stereoscope so folded
into the book as in no way to alter its appear
ance. The lenses are as carefully adjusted,
ard are OF as high power as those placed in
the most expensive instrument. The albertype
process being employed in the production of
the views, pigmentary permanence is secured
equal to the length of time the paper on which
they are photographed lasts. In natural
scenery the White mountains offer field of
unrivaled richness; so that the sponsors of this
work, in the location of their views alonr have
supplied themselves with a superior vantage
ground. A descriptive note accompanies each
picture, and a map (the first OF its kind ever
published) wherein the altitude Of mountains
can he seen at a glance adorns the fronting.
The conception and compilation of the work is
certainly artistic. 1t possesses many advan-
tages over the ordinary stereoscope. The
views cannot be mslaid or easily abused; 1t is
cheaper, is portable and more convenient to
manage, and, as q centre-table attraction, can
but rank in favor above that instrument. A
favorable reception given this album by the
public will he an incentive to produce similar
works Of other interesting scenery with which
America abounds, and which our Blerstadt
sriktS know how 80 perfectly TO portray.
National Republican., 1876-10-03

WHEN General Hancock joins with the
Confederate deserters, Baltimore plugs,
Philadelphia roughs and the rag tag bob
tail scum of all Of our large cities, in the
forthcoming convention of the so called
Boys who pOre the Blue, he will have
reached another disgraceful epoch in his
career-almost if not quite as disgraceful
as when by his time serving and treacherous
policy he earned the cheers Of the rebel
hordes in New Orleans, at the time when
he succeeded Phil Sheridan in command of
the Department of the Gulf. 1t is to be
hoped that he will be wise enough to re-
frain from such debssing association. Be
this as it may, however, he has injured
himself almost beyond recovery by remain
ing quiet while his name has been used to
add attraction and importance to the bogus
soldier gathering ordered by Tllden and
bis Copperhead associates to meet at In
dianapolIs next Thursday.
National Republican., 1876-10-03

THE Democrats of the North are blind
to their own interests, or they would at
ouce sever all connection with their South
ern brethren. Instead of trucking to them
and attempting in vain 10 aid them in re-
storing the old time condition of afliIs,
instead of deceiving them and themselves
with hopes that the American people will
again submit to Southern Democratic
domination, they should manfully accept
the situation as it is, or as it was when the
war ended, and join with the loyal masses
of the country in establishing good gov
eminent, peace throughout the land and a
true determination of citizenship. They
have nothing to gain by their present Goa
lition with the ex-rebels of the South
absolutely nothing-because the latter are
so hungry after the losves and fishes-hav.
ing tasted 10! these many yesrs-thst they
would pocket all the plunder in the event
of Democratic success. In short, the South
ern Democratic leaders have no use for
their Northern mudsill'' allies, except
during the campaign when money is
needed, and on election day when votes
are wanted
National Republican., 1876-10-03

"THE public records prOUe that within the
last six years Republican officeholders have
defaulted to the amount of nearly sir millions
Of dollars. Reform is necessary say the
Democracy, and so say the people. But we
cannot have a reform unless we have a
change Of administration and get rid of the old
barnacles ~
The foregoing is extracted from .e
Northern Ohio Democrat, published at
Toledo, Ohio. and edited by the somewhat
notorious Gen. James B. Steadman, who
stands to day defau,ter to the Government
in an amount exceeding half a million of
dollars, or little more than one twelfth OF
the sum named by him in the foregoing
paragraph. But then he is a reform Dem
ocrat, and a modest one at that. If he had
been otherwise, perhaps, he!.wOuld have
done better-for himself, as Tweed and
Tildcn did, for example.
National Republican., 1876-10-03

"THE instant solid South appears be-
hind the Democratic party, the Union
"men Of the North come together by
" instinct, as they did when Sumter fell. -
So says the New York Tribune, and We
instantly rank that journal as an eleventh
hour convert to the bloody shirt" theory.
This same doctrine has been preached in
these columns for years, and during the
greater portion of that time the Tribune
has unsuccessfully attempted to combat
it. Now, however. when it is almost too
late, when the damage is done, so far as its
influence could do it, we find a reluctant
admission of the error Of its ways. Better
late than never.
National Republican., 1876-10-03

SAMUEL L. CLEMENTS, esq, Mark
Twain is out for Hayes and Wheeler. lie
presided over an immense Republican
meeting al Hartford, Conn, last Saturday,
and in the course of his remarks on &C
ccpting the chair declared his belief that
during such times as the present in the
polit!csl world literary men should come
cut from their studies and take an active
part in public affairs. Here is an example
worthy of emulation. At the same time
it shows how 6eep-seated, earnest and wide
spread is the interest felt by all classes in
the issues Of the pending canvass. The full
development of this interest is all that is re-
quired 10 secure a complete Republican
u:ctorr
National Republican., 1876-10-03

A GREAT DEAL Of nonsense and sensa
tioDal trssh is being printed just now about
Senator Conkling's absence from the
stump" by those who should know better,
or could know better if they would take
the trouble to make proper inquiry. The
truth is that the distinguished Senator has
been in il! health, suffering from inaanua'
ton of the eyes, or he would doubtless
have been heard from-long ere this, as ef,
feclively as he will at his home in Utica
durinr the present week
National Republican., 1876-10-03

THE bo@us economy of the last House is
again felt il another important branch of
the Government business-.his time in the
Dead Letter Office. Hereafter only por-
tion-those which are seemingly the most
important-of the letters that fiud their
way into that Office will be returned to
their writers. Where will this crippling
off public service end2
National Republican., 1876-10-03

as unconstitutional judicial decisions. Since
the war they have deceived them in the same
way regarding the war amendments to the
Constitution and The reconstruction acts,
promising all the while that. so fat as pos
rible, the ante-6ellars condition Of affairs
should be restored. But Southern and
Northern Democrs's fraternize as thick as
feas on q NANCY dog, seemingly blind to
the fact that the majority Of the American
people, aroused to due sense of impend
ing danger. are desperately intent upon
preventing the fulfillment of any of these
lYirg Northern Democratic promises.
National Republican., 1876-10-03

IT'S SAID that Bill McNIullen, the Pa /
adelphia Democratic Alderman rough, has
gone 10 !, diana to aid in the organization
OF the bocus soldier convention at Indian
apolis mex, Thursday. This is as it should
be- ''Muliey" is SCARED veteran of a
hurGred DemrCr.I.c ward battles, and a
renrpsPni.rivp Drm0crltic refOrmer.
National Republican., 1876-10-03

THEY charge that Phil Sheridan is a
political general but no one ever heard of
his name or influence being used, as Han
cocks is, TO promote political movement
or add attraction and importance to a purely
political convention. 1t renamed for a
Democrarc general 10 debase his profession
as Hancock has.
National Republican., 1876-10-03

THE Southern Democrats, if they were
wise, would kick their Northern political
associates out into the cold or repudiate
them as liars and frauds Of the most treach-
erous and despicable kind. During the
war the CopperheAds of the North deceived
the rebels of the South with vain promises
of success on peace platforms, divided pub
lie opinion, draft riots and impotent as well
National Republican., 1876-10-03

'tIt is said that one OF our leading Radicals is
travelling over the country 10y night forming
Union Leagues, or some similar political Or
ganization, among the colored people. If this
report is true, lie should be taken care Of" That
is an editorial paragraph which appeared in
the AbbeviIle Is. c. Medium of September 21,
which is edited by Robert Il. Hemphill, can
didate on the Democratic ticket for election to
the Legislature. The italics are original with
the Mtdi'an. Can anybody doubt what is
meant by "taking care of" Radical when the
suggestion is made through such a medium to
a community which is already prone to do vio-
lence? Yet, in the face of all the evidences
that are given, the people of the North do not
believe that there Is systematic intimidation
and ,rorse-practiced by Southern Democrats.
National Republican., 1876-10-03

contrast between two opposing candidates for
Congress than is now presented in the Ly1ch-
burg district-TuCKER and Wythe-
lille (IId.) Enterprise.
The Enterprise man has got things confused
in his mind. He was doubtless thinking,
when be made the above comparison Of the
sgreater contrast" between the Democratic
aspirant for Congressional honors and the
man after whom he was named-JoHN RAN
DoLPH fucker! What fall was there, my
countrymen
National Republican., 1876-10-03

The Democracy are playing heavy game
of brag over Indiana; but in the vernacular of
the wicked it won't 60 down; in fact, it may
be called ''too thin" Letters have been re-
ceived in this city from gentlemen engaged in
the support of the Republican ticket in that
State, and two, at least, from clear headed,
dispassionate men, who have every opportu-
nifty to judge correctly, and they express very
positive convictions Of the defeat of the Demo-
cratic ticket. Ohio is going Republican with
out shadow Of doubt, and while all admit
that the contest is much more enthusiastic on
the part of the Opposition in the former State
than in Ohio far-sighted politicians remain
sfeadfast in the beliefthat "the skies are bright
and frightening"
National Republican., 1876-10-03
OF New York.

WINFIELD SCoTT HANCOCK is the only
msjor general in the United States army
who debases his name, rank and profession
by dabbling in politics. He is q Demo.
National Republican., 1876-10-03
T "a w = G HI o o l.
OF THE
UMBlAN UNIV RSITY

OF THE
COLI BlAN UNIV RSITY.
FACULTY.
JAMES c. WELLING, LID,
President, and Lecturer on English Literature.
SAMUEL TYLEB. LID,
Professor of Equity Jurisprudence, OF Common
Law and Equity Pleading. fthc Law Of Evidence
and the Law Of Partnership.
The Hon. WALTER 5. cox. LIZ
Professor of the Law of Real and Personal Prop
erty, of Contracts and of Grimes and Misdemran-
The Hon. WM. Il. LAWRENCE. LID, ID. c. L.,
Professor of the Law of Nations.
GEORGE y, APPLEBY, Esq.,,
Lecturer OH the Application of the Science to the
Practice OF the Law.
The annual exercises of the school will be resumed
in the Law Building of the University CFlfth street
between ID and + strects) on WEDNESDAY, the
1lth day of October. lS76 at $50 p when the an
nOuncements for the opening year VIII be made, and
when new students. undergraduates, and friends of
the school are invited to be present.
The tuition tees srC payable in advance. monthly
or half yc'Tiy, at the option OF the students.
Catalogues containing full information in regard
TO terms and courses OF instruction may he had at
the Office Of the Treasurer of the University. Hon.
wM. STlCKNEY. National Savings Bank. corner
New York avenue and Fifteenth street, or on appl-
cation by letter 10 the President of the Faculty.
n.p. fnRI2
National Republican., 1876-10-03

Liners or whether thousands Of them will
be required to yield up their lives upon the
altar of free suffrage. -,
National Republican., 1876-10-03

The Democratic rife clubs of the South
have established reign of terror in that
region worse than that formerly maintained
by the banditti of the Neapolitan mountains
in Italy. And yet the Southern Democratic
press says the Federal Government has no
power to suppress these rife clubs.
National Republican., 1876-10-03

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Particular attention given to War and Navy De-
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National Republican., 1876-10-03

Dana, of the Tildeu-Ishmaelitish organ,
thinks the Republican party unequal to the
task of Kidding itself of bad members. This
is rather cheeky Of the Ishmaelite, who was
himself easily gotten rid of by the chief of the
party refusing to give him the lucrative office
which he coveted.
National Republican., 1876-10-03

HOUSES AND FARMS FOR SALE.-SEV.
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: -
APPL ETUN L. CLARK,
nhI5-WFAu 70 street nOrthWeIt,
National Republican., 1876-10-03
FnIToRIaI. posrscRIpr

a"Had Mr.. Columbus Alexander himself been
on the (Babcock) jury he would have voted
mot guilty on the evidence. Star, 3D.. Draw
it mild, Mr.. Star. A leopard would be about as
liable to change his spots as that Mr.. C. A.
could be SO virtuously unprejudiced.
National Republican., 1876-10-03
e. McB. TIMONEY, Agent,
atraat
wLoAN oFFIcE AND CoMMIs'

The oldest and most reliable in the city.
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Corner Tenth Ind u strc.ts,
Liberal advances made on loan on commission
for any time desired on very reasonable terms.
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National Republican., 1876-10-03
MARSHALL HALL FOR SALE.

This well-known and popular Summer Resort, on
the Maryland side of the Potomac A Nn
river, sixteen miles below WASH
tngton, ID. c., and opposite Mount Hzk<RA
Vernon, Is now offered for sale - x41t-H1{k
on easy terms, will trade for = AEtzszaa151< j
cny property The place contains SO acres OF Iand,
In excellent state of cultivation; has Is 900 young
peach trees, nearly all in bearing; orchard OF
over 100 choice varieties of apples; we'll built old
fashioned mansion, with II rooms and spacious
halls, large barn and several outbuildlngs all In
good order, and lifted up in every way for No.
farm.
The river 'front.' is fitted up especially for e1cur-
sionists, and Is, without exception the best loca
uon for this purpose on the Potomac river. There
Is an extensive lawn reaching down to the waters
edge, numerous shade trees, arbors booths, patent
swings, &C., and a 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. 2-house would pay well,
as there Is nothing OF the Kind within seyentynve
miles.
A public road leads down to the wharfin 'front.' Of
the premises. and Is the principal, If 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 Washington and Arrow, from
Washington touch al the wharf on their daily trips
downward and upward. The Lady OF the Lake, the
Jane Mosely. the Thompson, and the two Baltimore
regular intervals, and daily excursions are run 70
An enterprising party could easily make for
tune at this stand. Apply to
b. II. WARNER, Real Estate Broker,
ieI9-n Corner Seventh and II streets,
National Republican., 1876-10-03
HOUSES.

HOUSE FOR RENT OR LEASE, AND
IL FURNITURE FOR SALE The fo1r-story
Brick House. with beautiful grounds attached, sit
uated the northwest corner OF Congress and Dun
barton streets. Georgetown, containing % rooms,
with all modern improvements: cistern In the yard
well adapted for large family or extensive board
ing-housA: street cars pass the door, Apply TO T..
". P. MYERS, Real Estate Agent, us fifteeuth
street. Oc2-2w
National Republican., 1876-10-03

eWFRENCH, ENGLISH AND DO.
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Coughlin s Temple Drug Store. seps-u
National Republican., 1876-10-03
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tember %. lS76.-The annual meeting of the stock
holders of this company for the election Of trustees
will he held at the office of the company, on FRI
DAY, October -, from o. clock D. m. 10 O'Clock
=. m. LEWIS CLEPHANE,
sezc-W&d Secretary.