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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18
A Word to C1,t1ens or the District.

N INC
We call the attention of the lsw-abiding
and respectable people of the community to
the testimony of Detective McElfresh given on
Monday before the Police Investigating Com
mittee. He acknowledges that he has been in
the habit of gambling. Detective McDevi.t
acknowledges the same thing, and Miller is in
the same boat. All of these men were &C.
quainted with the law, which says that any
member of the police force who become cogni-
zant of the existence of gamingin the city, and
fails to bring the offenders to justice, or fails TO
make an effort in that direction, is guilty of .
misdemeanor and liable to punishment. They
were not only Acquainted with the law, but re-
peatedly and openly violated 1t in collision with
the gamblers themselves. Here we find the
law broken by the very men paid to enforce it,
and paid out of the tax money gathered from
the citizens of the District. We, therefore,
call the attention of the aw-abiding tax
payers to this palpable outrage perpetrated
upon them. They have been paying these de-
tectiVes forty-eight hundred dollars year to
detect crime and enforce the law; in the
meanwhile they have been committing the
crime of gambling, and in their collision with
the gamblers have purposely failed to enforce
the law.
Some severe criticisms have been made on
the Police Board for having allowed the gam
blers to hold high carnival in this community
so long, but /: will be seen how impossible it
was for the board to reach the gamblers when
these detectives were the aiders and abettors
of their crimes.
Whether the taxpayers of the District will
lie willing to continue paying forty-eight hun
dred dollars year to three men who have, by
their own acknowledgment, aided and abet-
ted the proprietors of gambling bells in their
nefarioCs work of ruin remains to be seen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18
VIM. Z. CbandIer's RiEhteous Con.
tempt.

Once David Dudley Field was Tammany's
lawyer, and when that corrupt ring parted
with Tweed, who had the bulk of the spoils
of their numerous thievings, he became
Tweed's lawyer, and after ranging in this in
fected atmosphere until his client was lodged
in felon's cell he was sent to Congress Is
Mr.. Tilden's special counselor, In which avoca-
ton he met William E.. Chandler yesterday.
He came in contact with him in the Committee
on the Powers and Privileges of the House.
The meeting was neither profitable to the De-
mocracy nor very satisfactory to Mr.. Tflden's
counselor.
David Dudley Field is the chief bull dozer
on this remarkable committee. He ia the
man who does the general intimidating while
the other Democratic members pat him on the
back. 1t seems, however. that W. E. Chand-
Ter is not made of the material that is easily
ull-dozed. Mr.. Field found such to be the
case. After being baffled in their attempt to
force Secretary Chandler into divulging the
Cabinet secrets they essayed to compel W. e.
Chandler to disclose private matters which he
had obtained as the counsel of Gov. Stearns
In the Florida embrogllo. It was fruitlsss
essay.
For the past month the Democracy in the
House have made it their special pleasure to
destroy the private and sacred rights of in
dividuals. They have thrown principles of
law and common decency aside in their en-
deavors, and trampled on these rights as
though they were worthless. But they found
in William E. Chandler a cham pion of these
principles, and one determined and bold
enough to assert his rights and maintain them
at all hazards. He told the committee that
when he receives permission from his client,
Governor Stearns, to divulge the mysterious
secrecy existing between them he would be
at the pleasure of the committee to do so, and
not before. This touched their dignity. 1t
hurt their general sensitiveness. In short,
they forthwith avenged themselves by SOL
EMMY resolving that Mr.. W. E. Chandler was
in contempt. Satisfied with having placed
the witness in contempt, they adjourned for
further developments.
Before the Democratic House has lived
many days longer it will learn from practical
experience that the sacred relations ex sting
between counsel and client and husband and
wife are to remain inviolate and free from the
ruthless nosings of housing committee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18
The Val ne Of Character,

The sum and sun OF human existence is
character; the foundation, fabric, and cement
of society, and the engine of its instrumental
ities. Without this ennobiing attribute-the
powerto acquire personal excellence-our race
would have forever remained an aggregate
composed Of nomadic tribes, wandering, with
vacuity of mind and darkness of soul, IN quest
of better pastursge for their herds, as it ex-
listed for many centuries, and still continues in
some Of its families in various parts of the
earth. Character represents the value of in
dividuals, the worth Of communities, and the
wealth Of the world. 1t is the anchor of
commerce, the chart of trade, and the shield
and support of government. The credit which
sustains all the relations Of man, It pro pels
the ships at sea, produces their cargoes, and
stributss them throughout the globe, eyolv-
ing the laws which control the marts and ex-
- - 80 = - D.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18
The Tfme.Worn Result.

Since the conflict between vice and virtue
began with the creation of man there has
never been a compromise with error that did
not result in confirming and strengthening it.
To waive non-essentials, even in the advocacy
of right, to effect an object of eIpediency by
the concurrence Of wrong, is to intrench the
evil and emboldep its supporters. So what
ever is pure and patriotic in politics and pub
lie affairs is degenerated and depraved and
the common welfare proportionately sacri-
feed when it departs from its true course to
avoid direct issus with the baser element
which stands in the way of duty, armed with
threats of violence. The very concession is
seized upon as at once ar admission of weak
ness and an overture for terms, and the oppos-
ing force is encouraged to believe in pretenses
and to deny the merits of the yield
ing party. And how calamitous soeyer the
dangers sought to be averted, any attempt
to escape their possible consequences is re-
garded as confession that they would justly
flow from denial of the adverse claim.
And thus 1t is that when the Republican
party, in obedience to the popular wish and to
indicate its desire to consult the best interests
of the country in the course to be pursued,
though in direct conflict with its settled con-
viction SIS to the requirements of the Consti-
tuition, declines to assert an absolute right to
have its candidate declared elected by the ex-
ercise of mere ministerial function and offers
TO recognize, or rather concede, a non existing
right of the Democracy to have its claims con-
sidered by submitting propositions which, if
accepted, would afford a chance of success to
that party, the magnanimity of the act is
secuted as cowardice, proceeding from a secret
fear that the people would condemn any other
course, and the propositions are derided as the
fruit of a scheme to secure q possibility Of
success by chance result when right and JUS
tice would exclude the event even of such a
contingency. The manifestation Of a willing
ness to show ordinary respect for that party
in submitting a plan of adjustment in
the nature of a compromise is heralded
abroad and bruited about in every grog-
gerry and gambling house in the country as
an abandonment of position and change of
front on the part of the Republicans. And
instantaneously the party 10 be conciliated for
the sake of public tranquility grows conf
\ dent, and spurning the attitude Of doubt it
MAS hitherto maintained, assumes its success
bit the polls as tacitly conceded, and enacting
the role of the victor, refuses to compromise /
The moment the Republicans quit the stand
defiance TO assure the country that 1t is ever
Andful of the public veal, that instant the
nmocrats mount the hobby and commence to
bSd upon the Constitution, as being the sole
anasure foundation of its pretensions, while
1t issuite foreign to the fabric of Republican
hop4
Hsing obtained coveted result-the ten
ner oAcompromise by the Republican Senate
-theSnow propose to I" stand by the Consti-
futislf as an instrument waIranting tie
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18
POLITICAL NOTES.

A Democratic paper in Wisconsin is called
Facts. Here is a new name for your baulky mule,
Abram Hewitt. 0..
William Allen says distinctly that it there is to
be fighting he wants to be counted out by the
entire Returning Board.
Does Mr.. Watterson's army Of 100, 900 men com.
prise all the Democrats who yearn for office? The
number was thought to be larger.
The soul Of the average Democrat would he
delighted with war on the plan Of the last great
duel-plenty of talk and no blood.
Dan Voorhees, wants war: Dan u little too
Is finely calculated for o rebel yell.
Nichols, the would be Governor Of Louisiana,
must think General Augur great bore, but the
General doesn't care nickle for that
Sixteen years ago the Democratic papers of the
Buchanan'SwholeC Cabinet were in favor of break.
ing up the Government. To-day these same
papers are exceedingly indignant that Grants
whole Cabinet are for defending the Government
from Tilden conspirators.-Louf'vilIe CONNER
cial.
Tflden's literary bureau Is still in operation to
charge stagnation in business on the Republican
party. Even now one cannot tell how much Of
the political matter in the Democratic press Is
at ten Ssns ns Of ire
vouid deprsss spste
An old Louisiana negro who had voted the
Why he had done 50. Said be: Il done Voted de
Democratic ticket cause dey 'suaded ne. You
time dey 'suadsd me-" dwell, how did they per- i:
su.ds you What did they say to ySS WY
come up and put big hoss pistol each side O. my
head an give me . Democratic ticket, an tole
me to walk straight up to de polls an vote 1t, or
dey would blow de roofo' my head right of. An
tell you, chile, dey 'suaded medley 'suaded
me,r
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18
Now Let u Hear Prom the other Side.

The Knott committee have done all in their
power to make public the entire management of
the Republican National Committee. They
called Secretary Chandler and Hon. r C. McCor-
mick before them, and by a series Of bull-dozing
questions attempted to force these gentlemen
into Infringement of the secrets of the COM
mttee. The pulling of their drag net resulted
in a water-haul, and filled them with great
disappointment.
Now it is the Republicans turn, and Senate
committee should at once bring ths managers
of the Democratic National Committee to the
witness stand, and develop the true inward
ness Of the secret workings during the cam
paign. The disclosures that would be made
might change the relish the Democracy has
for this kind Of bull-dozing investigation. Mr..
Tlden would be q good witness in this matter,
and he-wilI undoubtedly be summoned before
the committed
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18
The Louisiana Trouble.

What if the Supreme Court of the United
States should decide 8 case in favor of
plaintiff, and the defendant should ignore the
decision and proceed Immediately to seize the
property of the plaintiff which was legally
recoveredl This is the situation of affairs in
Louisiana. The Returning Board of that
State, according to law, is the highest author
ity in the election matters of the State, and
its decision is final and conclusive. The re-
suit of recent decision of that board placed
Packard in the lawful control Of the State
government and its archives. But the De-
mocracy, against whom tha decision was
made, arise In arms, and, through mob ylo-
lence, dispense a Supreme Court legally con-
stituted; ignore and contemptuously insult
and threaten to assassinate q Governor who
was, according to the forms of law,
declared elected, and seize the pub
lie officers by force and menace.
This is the situation in Louisiana to-day.
Law is PROSTATE, business paralyzed, the
streets of New Orleans psndemonium ere
ated by armed bands of lawless men, who are
seeking to annul the decision of the highest
constituted authority of the State for the pur-
pose of establishing bogus government con-
trolled by pretender.
Federal authority has been exercised In
measure, and the Packard government recog-
nized in qualned manner; still this moboc-
racy holds swaziland defies THE power of the
legal authorities of the Commonwealth, refus-
ing to give up the public Offices and courts,
which they virtuously seized. Conservative
measures toward peaceably and respectfully
inclined people are always wise, just and right,
but gentleness toward mob rioters and leniency
to law breakers are dangerous measures, either
in State or National Government, and, as there
is threatening to be great deal of it in the
pending struggle, the sooner the authorities
commence to suppress it the better.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18
Charleston Races.

FIRST DAYS MEETING OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA
JOCKEY CLUB-BAD WEATHER AND HEAVY
TRACK.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Jan. 1.-THE first day Of
the spring meeting of the South Carolina Jockey
Club, at the Washington course: weather damp
and foggy; track heavy. First race-mile dash;
for all ages; purse, $l20-First Chance, l; Ascot,
2; Abdallah, 8. Time, 1:5O4. Second race-mile
heats; for all ages; purse, sl5O-First heat dead
heat between Brown Asteroid and Libbie L.
Second and third heats and race won by Brown
Asteroid. Time, 1:53 1:55. Third race-two
miles, over eight hurdles; welter weights; purse,
&l2o-Entries, Jim Hinton and Prang; race won
by Jim Hinton by five lengths. Time, All.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18

monstrous power they contemplated e1ercis-
ing, that of the right to throw out or refuse
to count the votes OF the doubtful States,
thus securing to themselves the choice of
President by the action of the Holse. Sup
posing the offer of compromise arises in con-
scious weakness and controlling fear, they
will now have none of 1t and turn 1t into ridi-
cule. Such temerity calls for rebuke, and 1t
should receive 1t. The offer Of compromise
should be at once withdrawn, leaving the
party of bluster to extricate itself as best 1t
can from the discipline of public execration.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18
A Missing Donkey.

An eminent Judge used to say that, in his opin-
ion, the very best thing ever said by witness to
scounsel was the reply given to Missing, the
barrister, at the time leader Of his circuit. He
was defending prisoner charged with stealing
a donkey. The prosecutor had left the animal
tied up to gate, and when he returned 1t was
gone. Missing was very severe in his eXamiua-
uon of the witness. "Do you mean to say. wit
ness, the donkey was stolen from that gate?" 81
mean to say, SIR" giving the Judge and Jury sly
look, )" at the same time pointing to the council,
sthe ass was missing"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18
Effects of q Boil.

Miss Van Sipp goes to church every Sunday,
and occupies pew near the middle Of the house.
Last Sunday she created some curiosity among .
portion Of the congregation BY going up and
taking a seat in the ''amen corner" near the
pulpit, where she could sweep the entire congre.
CATION with her eyes without turning her head.
When 1t was afterwards asosrtained that she had
painful boil on the back Of her mock 1t was read
lily understood why she didn't pop into her own
pew, as usual 1t worries . boil more than . little
to have its owner twist her neck every time the
church door opens.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18

BY COL CRAIG's explanatory card, published
elsewhere in these columns, it will be observed
that the chastisement he inflicted upon the
"shsdow' detective, Maxwell, was justly merited.
If other gentlemen would initiate the example Of
Col. Craig whenever they are Swallowed" by the
contemplate class to which Maxwell belongs, it
isnot improbable that the number of these pests
would be diminished considerably.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18

When "Lothsir," the Marquis OF Butte, was
called upon to examine the scheme for decorating
the new Welsh Catholic church which he has
been building, he found that the principal sub
jects for fresco and sculpture were taken from
THE Book of Saints" sBut who are these per-
sons ~ asked the Marquis. 1.-THE saints, replied
the architect. "Don't know them" said the
Marquis; 81 will have no saints in my chapel
that are not in the Bble,r
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18

THE Home Journal objects to the wearing Of
diamonds when travelling, because 1t is vulgar.
1t is position which We assumed years ago, and
we are glad to say that no one connected with
this paper has ever been guilty Of such vulgarity.
We have occasionally taken q ride with q lawyer,
but there are some depths to which we cannot
sink,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18

- A ROCHESTER, firm presented each Of their mar
ried employees on Christmas day turkey, Q keg
of oysters, and certain quantity of pork. 1t re-
quired 800 pounds Of turkey, 900 pounds Of pork,
and 2o+ kegs Of oysters to do this handsome act.
To eacifof the unmarried employees they gave $3
in money.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18

In the Middle aud Eastern States Slorly
falling or nearly stationary barometer, station
ary to rising temperature, generally Gear ,gcathcT,
Southerly to ,Ceserly aci"s, in latter, and cds'erty
aginds, shifting 10 southerly in The former.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18

THAT was splendid compliment that was paid
to Senator Ferry day before yesterday by the
Michigan Legislature, and one worthy of the
man. He was elected on a joint ballot by ma
jority of 90. Senator Ferry has won admiration
and respect from both political parties by the ad
mirable and able manner in which he has pre-
sided over the Senate of the United States. The
American people will congratulate him upon this
new mark of esteem and confidence which he has
lust received
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18

Col. PELToN says that he received dispatch
asking the Democratic National Committee to
'send on sc, ooo'' with which to purchase a Re-
publican electoral vote. This came from South
Carolina, but 1t was declined, as the matter had
been fixed already in Orego.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18

A COMMUNITY in New York i.sort to what they
call ''cure for criticism" when any of their band
is sick. They get around his bed and faithfully
tell him all his faults as tar as known, and this,
they say, "throws him into aprofuse PRECIPITATION,
usually resulting in speedy recovery. >. !,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18

THE Chandler kilograms arc the town talk, and
it Is generally admitted that they are to the point,
and q surprise to the Bourbons.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18

IT is FUNNY to hear the Democrats howl about
political assessments. When were they in power
that they did not make every ofice-hol pay his
share of the party expenses?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18

WooDw ARD, the Tammany ring pal Of Tweed,
Mr.. David Dudley Fields client, has just dis
gorged 800, 900 of the stolen funds. g.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18

dbl HANDLE W. E. c. with care, or he Will
make you ashamed of yourself before you know
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18

Field MARSHALL W. E. CHANDLER met David
Dudley yesterday and the Field is his.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18
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House of Representatives.

Mr.. STONE, of No., introduced bill as q SUBJ
stitute for the act organizing the Territory Of
Oklahama. Referred and ordered printed.
Mr.. KIDDER, of Dakota. introduced bill to
extend the time for the payment of public l,pds
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18

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Mr.. BANKS, of Mass, said there was no anal.
ogy whatever between the papers in possession
Supreme Court. The records Of the Supreme
Court were the records Of cases. and their produc-
ton did not in any degree affect the authority or
the existence Of the court. Any one is allowed to
inspect court records and to take copies. But
their loss would not touch the existence Of the
court. There was, therefore, no parallel between
by this resolution. The records here called for
are the papers on which the very existence Of the
State government or the Government OF the
United States may depend. They are the origi-
nal returns upon which are based the existence
Of these State governments, and without which
it cannot show authority for any OF its acts. You
this was made upon State government for origi-
nal pa pers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18

Ill eral two-story HOUSES and COTTAGES
monthly payments. Valuable Bnilding LOTS
on easy terms. Also, FARMS In the District,
Haryland and Virginia for Sale or exchange. -
APPLETON P. CLARK,
nh1S-WFM0 7S street northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18

The rules were then reported as agreed upon in
Committee Of the Whole, and taken up seriatfm
for adoptlon. ..T : DID,. ... .. 4.
The various amendments were adopted, and tbs
report Is q whole was then adopted, and the
usual number were ordered printed.
On motion ofMr. FERRY, the new rules were
ordered to be in force on Monday next, and at
4:O5 the Senate went into executive session, and
at AIS adjourned,
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FOR SALE OR RENT.

= Wv SxAAZA Wv AsA4& As
~~~~>~N%~~~NNN
1I0Q N STREET, NEAR THE CIRCLE
A1OC For Sale or Rent-Eleven-room house,
finely frescoed and finished from top bottom; en-.
tirely new. Terms easy: Price moderate:
SMITH, BIRGE 4 CO.,
Oc4-tf 10l4 Pennsylyanfa avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-18

EOR r EN- IA LARGE AND HAND
l. somely-furnished HOUSE, with all modern
imp-o, events, situsted n eco getown, and con-
yeniert to the cars Stsblng for several horses.
Rent low. For particulars inquire of
K. 81. HALL,
det1-tf Sis Seventh street.
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FOR SALE.

LlOR SALE@AN ELEGANT ROUND
~ glass-front COUPE, nearly new: also, a pair of
fine HARNESS: will be sold ut . bargain. Inquire
tenth street. ja10-2ws