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National Republican., 1877-11-01
Another Reconciliation Gem.

The New Orleans Democrat Of the 21st of
October contains the following crumb from the
pachcution table:
When the American people had pronounced nt
the ballOt-box, by an ovcrw heiining majority,
against the Republican policy of upholding carpet
bag government and usurpation In South Carolina
and Louisiana and stood ready to appeal to arms to
sustain their Judgment, and when the House OF
Representatives refused to vote dollar for the
army unless that policy was abandoned, even Grant
quailed; aud when Mr.. Hayes assumed his ill.got
authority he found the policy Of coercion broken
down and the army virtually dsbanded; nag, he
found the people Of South Carolina and louisiana,
rendered desperate by their oppression, armed and
organized 10 maintain their liberties or plunge the
country into n tremendous revolution.
Even then Mr. Hayes seemed reluctant TO adopt n
policy Of conciliatiOn He barterrd, promised, de-
ayed and hesitatcd, until he was forced to choose
between justice and war. and, impoent for the lat
ter he chose the former Senator Wadlcigh, We
presume is good authority on this question lecame
to this state In the interest Of Mr.. Hayes; he was
one of the patriots who stimulated encouraged and
sustained the returning board aud helped sherman
and stanley Matthews to canonize Eliza pinkston
He participated IN every phase OF the villainy by
which the Louisiana election was reversed, and
thoroughly learned the temper of the people of this
state and the situation of affairs pending the ece.
toral controversy. Docs Senator Wadleigh credit
the establishment of the Nichols government to
the Southern policyY' By no means. In the
Judge spOHOrd, he said he did not think the
White League Of Louisiana, with its bayOnets, re-
volvers and guns, could decide for him who was
entitled to seat IN the Senate from that State But
for that league the Packard government would
lieved il was In law" This is the solemn truth,
and It is the first utterance of the truth on this
subject we have heard from q Republican source.
ern cites who howled and shrieked around the
rewarder OF the Louisiana returning board had
comprehended IL they would not have made them
wOuld recognize II they would represent their Sec
ton more correctly and with more dignity
National Republican., 1877-11-01
The Buffalo Commercial Adver.
tiSer.

We yesterday morning announced, in n
brief paragraph, that Mr.. JAMES N. MAT
THEws had withdrawn from the editorial
rcrtiscr, II position which he has filled with
marked ability for fifteen years. In his
valedictory he gives the following reason
for sundering his relationship with the paper: !:
A difference of opinion has suddenly arisen
between the propretors of this journal touch
ing its treatment of u political matter as to
the merits of which there was nevertheless
between them the most perfect harmony of
sentiment. One of them deemed it expedient
and a duty to the Republican party that the
Commercial should refrain from expressing
their united Judgment. The other the one
who has been the manager or editor of the
aper during the whole period of their part
nership, since the 9th day of December, 1862,
could not consent to this course.
He believed that the time the occasion and
the facts all demanded Of the Commercial the
very plainest speaking of which his pen was
capable. A settlement of this editorial qucs-
tion either way involved possible danger to a
valuable property in which they were equally
interested. Neither of them was willing that
the other should suffer, or even think he
suffered, any, tine slightest, pccunary injury
from determination of the disputed point
rary to his own view of 1t. Consequently
and rather than appear to agree when in fact
they disagreed, they agreed to separate. With
entire harmony, in very few minutes, and
without the intervention of any outside ad-
vice, friendly, political or legal, they mutually
adjusted division of all the property which
they held in common. And then tho editor
gave free choice to the other proprietor, who
took that half which included the name and
goodwill of the paper and of their other print
ing and publishing business The editor re-
tires. This Is the last contribution to these
columns for which he must be held responsible.
In the separat on OF Mr.. MATTHEWS from
journalism that profession loses one of its
bright particular stars. lie is u vigorous
writer, is man of strong convictions and
seli-respect, and will not compromise either
on the altar of expcdiency for any consid-
Grafton. The Commercial advertiser is a
political power in Western New York, and
it is to be hoped that none of lis influence
and usefulness will be impaired by this
change. Wherever Mr.. MATTHEWS may be
found in the future, whether in the ed
itorial harness or in the quiet enjoyment OF
a competency in retirement, he has our
hearty wishes for his prosperity and happi-
ness.
National Republican., 1877-11-01
FORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
Special Session.
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY. Oct. 81, 1877.


Bill, petitions &C., were offered and referred as
follows.
by Mr.. HARRIS: A petition askirg that pensions
he granted to survivors Of the Mexican War. To
By Mr.. Anthony: A bill to provide for the APP
pointment Of a disbursing officer for the Govern
ment Printing ONCE To Committee on Printing.
BY Mr.; Wadlegh: A bill for the relief of the
Louisville Transfer Company at Louisville, ky'
and Cincinnati, Ohio. To Committee on Claims
tions now existing in regard to the enlistment of
army. To Committee on Military Affairs.
By Mr.. INGALLS,: A bill to provide for the ex-
animation OF all claimants for pensions and for the
appointment of corps of examining surgeons. To
Committee on Pensions
Also, bill to provide for the erection of build
ing for post-ofce. United States courts and dis
trict courts at Topeka, Kan. To Committee on
Public Buildings and Grounds.
BY Mr.. MITCHELL: A bill to extend the juris.
dicton Of the Court of Claims Of the United States.
To Committee on Patents
The Chair appointed the following Senators to
act on the committee under the resolution of Mr..
EDMrSDs, In relation to the questions concerning
the election of President and Vice-Prrsident :
Mcssrs. EDMuSDs, CoSRLING, HOWE, MCMILLAN,
TELLER, DAVIS OF Illinois, BAYARD, THURMAN, and
MORGAN.
By Mr.. MORRILL,: A bill to take certain parcels
Of land at the intersection of Pennsylvania and
Maryland avenues, west Of the Capitol grounds, for
public purposes. To the Committee on Public
Buildings and Grounds.
by Mr.. GORDON: A petition of colorcd citizens
OF Savannah, Ga, In relation to the savings en-
trusted TO the Frcedman's Bank
Al 1915, on motion of Mr.. SARGENT, the Senate
went into executive session, aud at l:30 the doors
were opened and the Senate adjourned.
National Republican., 1877-11-01
Equality in tho Army.

In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Burnside intro
duccd the following bill to remove ull restrictions
now existing in regard to cnlistments of the col
Ored citizens In any arm Of the United States army
SECTION |. BE enacted &c, That the word color
shall not be used to designate any soldier of the
United States army that the colorcd citizen shall
be entitled to all privileges and rights of any cti-
zen to enlist IN any arm of the United States army,
and no distinction shall hereafter lie made IN the
assignment Of the soldiers on account of color or
previous descent; that all the of the service,
engineers, art llery, cavalry, infantry, signal corps,
irrespective of color, shall bc open To him.
SID, . That the President is authorized to oil the
Ninth and Tenth Cavalry and Twenty fourth and
Twenty .hnh Infantry with enlisted men, without
reference or distinction Of color that he shall use
his discretion in keeping the regiments above the
minimum strength required by law, assigning
men from the general recruiting and general
mounted service Us they are required by the rcgi.
ments, without regard TO color; and nothing In
the above act shall he so construed that the Ninth
and Tenth Cavalry and Twenty fourth and Twenty
fnh Infantry are not part OF the United States
army,
National Republican., 1877-11-01
The Prospect Of Combinations.

1t is not at all certain that all the nom-
nations made by President HAYES will be
acted on at the present extra session OF
Congress. Some have already been acted
upon, and others, no doubt, will be, but
there are quite n numerous class to which
objection has been or will be made, which,
under an existing rule of the Senate, will
60 over to the regular session. A caucus OF
the Republican Senators held recently, we
understand, considered two questions
subject of nominations to which objection
has been made and the rule of the Senate
under which the objections of a senator are
fatal to any nomination from his own State.
On these points the Senators are repre-
scnted II, having decided to adhere
to the past practice of the Senate
and permit all nominations to which
objection has been made to go
over to the regular session, unless
special reason shall exist for an earlier con.
sideration. Tie decision, however, is posi-
tive that, except under special circumstances
above alluded to, the rule will be strictly
adhered to-
Tho result of this action will probably
leave the English m ssion, the New York
nominations, the Louisiana nominations
the case of Judge HriLIARD and numerous
other nominations to be acted on in Decem-
ber. This is the inevitable consequence OF
making presidential nominations upon which
the Senate is to act, without any consulta-
ton with Senators from the States to which
they relate or in violation of their know L
w h. ND Xi-.Ms
National Republican., 1877-11-01

THE melancholy days have come, the sad.
dest of the year" is what New England's
poet has to say of November. But why should
November be sad The better part of the
month, if the record of time is correct
is bright and cheerful. Do we not have
our Thanksgiving dinners during November
when around the family board are gathered
the children and the children's children is
it not the month for apple-paring and roast.
chestnut parties? Are not the late autumns
in this section of the country the most mag.
melancholy? And, besides, have we not the
nations Congress with us2 Should this fac,
make us sad?
National Republican., 1877-11-01

NEXT TUESDAY will be an eventful day in
this on.year of politics. We are to have clec.
tious in Massachusetts,, New York, New Jer.
sey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Wis
consin, and Mississippi. 1t is said that the
Senators and members of these States desire to
go home and vote, and it is not improbable
that there will be an adjournment of both
Houses from Saturday next till the following
Thursday. Either House can adjourn for the
time, as it only covers the three days; but q
joint resolution can adjourn both Houses fol
longer period of time If deemed necessary.
National Republican., 1877-11-01

Mr. NATHANIEL MCKAY, the widely
known aud wealthy shipbuilder, has lately
returned from Europe, whittier he had been to
complete the sale of the celebrated Stevens
Battery, the largest war-vessel ahoat. 1t is
now at wharf in Jersey City. This vessel
was built by Mr.. MCKAY for the wealthy
STEVENS family, of New Jersey, who pro-
posed TO use it as defense for the harbor Of
New York. He has sold 1t for the STEVENS
estate. The government that purchased 1t
National Republican., 1877-11-01
THESE cowARpLY INsINUAToRs
MhaI La AN AYeraca Z

The British school-boy has just highly dis
tinguished himself. The Bishop of Hereford, while
examining class in public school, asked what
an average was Several boys said that they didn't
know. but at last one replied 1T is what II hen
LAYS on" The Bishop looked In amazement at the
boy who then said that he had obtained his infOr.
nation In his little book of facts. The little book
was sent for and when 1t arrived tho bright boy
pointed trumphanlly at the following sentence
each year"
National Republican., 1877-11-01

little estate which Is worth mentioning, although
IL comprises only 6o1n0D acres. OF these acres
i50,OoD arc in Maine $4,000 in Canada, 5000 each
in Wisconsin aud Dakota, 10000 in Michigan aud
5000 In Minnesota.
EVERY lover of the turf will regret the re-
she has gained 40 many conqucss. Her time i2:li
is the fastest ON record and her total winnings are
| reported ut s2iO,NnN She is twcnty.one years Of
ago 10. such an old maid after oil.
National Republican., 1877-11-01

AND now we are informed that PoNGo, the
London gorilla, has been honored by being
reproduced in bust. The London Ne,rs COM
mends the work, but thinks the soft and play
ful expression of PoSGo's eye is beyond the
niodcler's art. Very soon the average Con-
gresham will want to be reproduced in bust,
not on II bust. Well, there should be no OBJ
lection. History says, however, that the
Romans allowed none but the good and great
to be honored in bust. The practice Is get
ting common and stupid nowadays.
National Republican., 1877-11-01

ALREADY the Southern press is showing
signs of fear that the President may be wavering
in his reconciliation policy. This alarm, 1t
seems. was brought about by Southern Con-
gressmen writing home that there is no fur
ther hope of Offices for Democrats, and that ap.
plicants had better save their money and re-
main at home
National Republican., 1877-11-01

WILL the bgots never dieG It is now an
nounced that the Hungarian Minister of Wor-
ship has notified the public that henceforward
the marriage with a Jewess of a Christian con-
vertcd to the Jewish persuasion will be held
Us null and void. This declar ,tion has caused
universal discomfort in the Jewish community,
and it ought to cause universal disgust in all
communities
National Republican., 1877-11-01

The news from England in reference to the
four per cent. bonds should send thrill of de-
light through all those who are lucky enough
to hold any Government securities. The
Treasury officials announce that they are in
receipt of official intelligence announcing Il
marked advance in the European demand for
these bonds, which they say ''the syndicate
are selling rapidly at 1o2, with a firm ten
dency
National Republican., 1877-11-01
The TelepliOIle,

A telephone line was completed and put in
operation yesterday by George G. Maynard, between
the Capitol and the Government Printing Office. for
the use OF the Committee on Printing aud the Pub
lie Printer. Mai. Poore and Mr.. Defrees imme-
datcly put the telephones into practical service,
and held lengthy conversation OH official business
through them,
National Republican., 1877-11-01
Secretary sherman.

To The Editor Of Me National Republican:
In an article In your issue of this morning
taken from the Washington correspondence of the
Charleston Nors and Courier, giving an account of
the visit paid by Representatives Evans, Atkins,
aud Richardson TO Secretary sherman, | find the
following cowardy insinuation in regard to that
gentleman:
lie came to the United States Senate several
years ago poor and perhaps an honest man: To.
day he pays taxes on reputcd property of over
half million, all made during his senatorial term
on salary of Sc 600 year and perquisites
have known Of Secretary Sherman for over
thirty years last past, ana have been personally ac
qua!ntcd with him for over quarter of a century,
and assert that his personal honesty ana honor
will not h" impeached by any man, be he Democrat
or Republican, who is acquainted with his
his PERSONAL LIFE.
As lon & ago hs 1852 Secretary $. enjoyed q good
practice 1T the Mansfield Ohio bar then of the
best In the Buckle ye state having on its rolls such
men us Hon. s. J. Kirkwood, now Senator from
Iowa; Hot. 7. W. BARLEY, once Governor OF Ohio:
Hon. Jam es Purdy. lion. Barnabas Burns aud
Others Of Ii ke ability, whose names do not now
recall. He also the attorney, ut good salary,
for the old Farmers Bank of Mansfield, then one
Of the heaviest banks in the state. lie also owned
hal f-interest In the largest plnning-mtll then In
Contnl ohio and the only one To be found in
owned a handsome residence In the city Of Mails.
field beside real estate adjoining that city, which
has since by the growth OF the city enormously In
creased in value
Having such start as this over a quarter of a
century ago, and being cnilisSsediy an No,
tinauccr Is Il any wonder that he Is now weathy
man? And further, II he has accumulated money
dishonesty, why don't
THESE CowARDLY INsINUAToRs
give US the fucts2 Why don't they point ont the
time when aud the place where Mr., ). betrayed his
public trust and used his position 10 Ill his pockets
| with money hlChed from the public treasury, or
sold his public influence To obtain private gain
There would be something manly in such course;
! but men who resort TO innucndOes and insinua.
! t0ns to blacken the fair fame OF either public
officer or private citizen beneath the contempt
! of all right thinking men, no matter what their
political predictions may be- Respectfully yours
| W. r. ID.
National Republican., 1877-11-01

IT Is some consolation for our business COM
munity to know that the treaty just signed in
England will prevent the English from steal
ing American trade. marks and trade.abels.
This will help the American cotton manufac-
turers, as they are now sending large quanti-
ties Of their fabrics to Great Britain.
National Republican., 1877-11-01
The IrOn-CIad Oath.

The fruits OF that peace which closed and
followed the rebellion seem to have been
garnered, and most of them given away to
yropitiate the architects of that attempted
revolution. There is but little left rs con
ISOLATION to those who gave sons, brothers
husbands and friends to the war, and tC
National Republican., 1877-11-01

has not yet been named. This vessel cost
s6,O0O,OOO but the sum realised for the sale is
small in comparison with the cost. The vessel
will bo transferred to Europe early In March.
National Republican., 1877-11-01
A BARBER In borough town, 1t seems,

Had Voted Tor Sir John against sIr James
Sir James, IN angry mood took Suds aside;
Don I YOU remember shaving meY he cried
Five pieces for five minutes work gave,
And does not one good turn another cravey
Yes" qu0Ih the barber, and his fingers smark'd
~ grant the doctrine and admit the fact;
Sir John up III the same score paid the price,
But took two shay ings and Of course paid tw ice.
National Republican., 1877-11-01

WE desire to call the attention of Sena-
tors and Representatives in Congress, and
lawyers, bankers and business men gener-
ally of tho District of Columbia, to the fact
that there is connected with the NATIONAL l.
REPUBLICAN one of the most extensive and
perfect book and job offices in this part of
the country. Briefs, cases, blanks and all
manner of book and job work is executed
under the superintendence of Mr.. NJ. d.
HELM, with despatch, excellence of style
and at fair prices.
National Republican., 1877-11-01

THE Chicago Tribune even warns the Pres
dent that he cannot depend upon the Demo
Gratis for support. Who can?
National Republican., 1877-11-01
FOR SALE.

nor SALE-A FINE PAIh Or IUAIH
l. horses, sixteen hands high, six years old very
stylish and fast warranted In sccc'; ''f with
me for sale. j, b. oLCoTT q Son.
National Republican., 1877-11-01
FOR RENT OR SALE.


Mo-. nESI OK SALE-THE DESIRABLE
reSid nee No. I2i0 q street N W.. containing
nine chambers saloon parlor dinin rronm. and Itch
e" .ist iiOur, with cellar running entire depth
house: modern Improvements.
Apply on the premises. - -
LEWIS CT,EpHANE,
National Republican., 1877-11-01

A FARMER, being poorly provided with ma
pork ookcd with the rlni upon It. young man
the company not liking the uu,er p rtinn gf the
food, was observed by the host to be caref lily re-
moving the outside covering whereupon the latter
said: "Young man, we eat find mud ! here" II
VIII ch the youth replied: "Al llg At, old man I'm
cutting II Of for YOU"
National Republican., 1877-11-01

DIANos-NEw GRAND UPRIGHT PIANOS,
with Arstciass guarantee, for ESQ cash, at 73 Sew
enth street northwest. mol Tvs
National Republican., 1877-11-01

BONTZ-At the residence OF her son. .in-lav, Georre
H. Adams, Alexandria County Virginia, October %,
iSiT, Mrs SARAH BosTz, in her eighty second year,
rolict OF the late Jacob Boutz
National Republican., 1877-11-01

THURSDAY Y,',,,,.ti,. NovrM FER /. is7
National Republican., 1877-11-01
MARI RTED.

ENNIs-DoYLE.--on Monday, October ~, ls77, at
~. Alovsius Church by Rev tN Ier Forton 4 EoRaL
J. ESNIs and Miss ANsIE DOYLE.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-11-07
Receiving STOLEN Goods.

The case of the State VS.. John Nc.
Clusky was tried before Justice Miller
yesterday, the defendant being charged
with receiving stolen goods. In the
course of the examination the most i'm
portant testimony against the defendant
was 10 the effect that he had carried
away something wrapped up in towel,
supposed TO be sllver-wsre IN the shape
OF spoons, from the Opera saloon, which
was afterwards found on his premises.
1t was also adduced in evidence that
McClusky had ordered moke IN his
employ, TO go to the Opera saloon and
carry away such things as Brady, the
bsrkceper, nigh: direct, the last load
being taken away at five O'clock in the
morning justice Miller withheld deci-
sion in the case until this morning.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-11-07
Lawrence Barrett.

Lawrence Barrett will commence his
engagement at the Hamilton Opera
next Monday night. His first appear
ance will be in "Richelieu,' which is his
.pecialty, although he exces in Hamlet"
and Julius Caesar" Mr.. Barrett has
gsined ad enviable reputation in his pro-
tssslon, and although comparatively
Young, is recognized as one of the first
t-agedians of the continent, taking po-
si.ion alongside of Booth and Forrest.
tie Is in many respects the peer OF Booth,
whose rival he il, and it is claimed that he
alone has reached to that heighth
which places HIM on 8 level with
Booth. His impersonation of "Riche-
leu is pronounced by critics as the most
natural and liie-like ever given. Mr..
Barrett has made a masterpiece OF this
great historical play, and in the continu-
Gus pursuit of his profession has insensi-
Div grown into more and more subtitle
appreciation of this grand character, and
has come 10 identity himself with 1t with
all the intensity OF feeling that belongs
20 a nature as ardent and as full OF fire rs
perhaps belonged to the great original
Box sheet will be open at the Opera
House on Friday morning, and those
who desire to secure good seats would do
we'll TO attend to it early.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-11-07
Personalities.

Miss Mary Morrison, of Delaware. o.,
is visiting the family OF DIR. I. ID.
Logan.
Major Rogers, OF the Peabody insur-
ance company, has gone to Weston to
adjust the losses by the late FIRE.
Capt. Fink of Bellsire, is reported rs
having been stricken with paralysis, and
is now lying IN dangerous condition.
Special Agent Wilson, OF the post
office department, was in town yester'
day.
Mayor Sweeney and daughter, Miss
Nellie, departed for Pittsburgh this
morning.
Mr.. Brooks, the gentlemanly agent OF
of the Lawrence Barrett company, Is IN
the city, in the interest of his attraction.
Mr.. g. f. a. Ysrhng, agent Of the
Little Giant fire engine, is in town. Mr.
Yarling reports that he has disposed of
several of the engines in this State, and
hss prospect of disposing OF several
more.
Chris. Seippe is out again, after spell
of several days sickness.