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National Republican., 1877-08-31
MORMONLSN.

The death of BRIGHAM YOUNG will excite
. great deal of speculation as to the fate of
Mormonism. Will the religion which he
was so largely instrumental in establishing
retain permanent hold upon any consid-
cradle body of followers, and become, like
Mohammedism, one of the great religions
of the world? We are inclined to answer
this question in the negative The sur
roundings of the Mormons are not favor
able for the growth of their religion. The
principle Of polygamy brings them into
conflict with a superior religion and civil
tzation which is pressing them upon all
hides, and it is not likely that the apostles
Of that religion will be able to make much
headway in the propagation of their faith
among intelligent people who are familiar
with the history Of its base and discredit-
able origin.
If BRIGHAM YOUNG had had the ability
70 transfer his colony to some region Of
Southern Asia he might have succeeded in
building up religious empire there which
might have gained permanent ascendency
over large numbers Of people. The popu-
lation there would more readily accept ideas
which are suited to o semi-barbarous con-
dition of society rather than to the progress
sive, enlightened and Christian Anglo-Saxon
population which is, by its enterprise and
vig0r, taking possession of oil the habitable
portions of this continent. The French and
the Spanish civilization have given away to
the superior culture and stamina Of the
American people. Mormonism is in princi-
Die semi -barbarous and Asiatic, and must
ultimately yield to the vigor Of the higher
civilization by which it is surrounded.
1t is a well-known fact that the converts
TO Mormonism have been chiefly drawn
a. =. H. 1t
this country and Europe. Even the leaders
have, with few exceptions, been men not
only devoid of culture but Of low tastes and
sensual physical organizations. The
strength of Mormonism has consisted in
Che despotic control exercised by few
bold and wicked rulers over an ignorant
supestiti0us and submissive population,
The unparalleled tragedy Of the Mountain
Meadows massacre shows how completely
demoniacal is the spirit by which the
leaders are animated. 1t would neither he
safe nor right to neglect to adopt measures
calculated to repress the power Of such
desperad0es.
The polygamy which exists in Utah has
long been denounced as relic of barbarism
and as a reproach to the good name OF the
Republic Active measures should ut once
be taken to suppress this odious crime.
Utah being still Territory, the authority
Of Congress is still supreme over the people,
and therefore much might be done by legis-
lation to break up the system. The most
important thing to be done would be to
eniighten the people by means Of schools,
by encouraging what they call Gentiles to
settle in that Territory. In addition to
this, the Christian churches Of the land
should make special efforts TO establish mis-
sions in that region, for certainly no where
eise can people be found more greatly IN
National Republican., 1877-08-31
THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN CALI.
FORNIA
IN Francisco Evening Post !:

From the San Francisco Evening Post:
A review of the field of politics In this State
Is not very satisfactory or assuring. Tho country
papers are full Of the campaign, to the exclusion
OF every point OF general interest And the most
conspicuous thing about It, as II Is also the most
regretable, because ominous for future III to the
State Is the fact that the fight Is over loavcs and
fishes aud has nothing whatever to do with princi-
point Of consideration, not what laws shall be
made or what economies can be effected while Sc
curing more efficient administration. The Chinese
them from sinking hopeessly In despair hut It b
plank and nothing more. The Los Angeles Herald
non intercourse and non employment, and we
trust that other country papers will take up the
subject thoroughly and create wholesome public
sentiment instead Of wasting energy on proftlcss
politics and unreliable politicians.
National Republican., 1877-08-31

The municipal Indebtedness of the cities Of
tho United States has been increasing during
the last ten years at the rate Of forty -onc mil
lions annually. Ifthe same rate of increase Is
maintained, two-thirds of the citizens will be
insolvcnt within the next twenty years II
the money for which this enormous indebted
ness has been incurred had been honestly spent
for valuable Improvements 1t would not be SC
bad. 1t Is we'll known, however, that large
portion of the money borrowed by cities Is vir.
tually stolen by corrupt rings, and the people
derive but little benefit from much Of the
money they are taxed to pay interest ON. The
outlook Is quite hopeless for the property
owners in cities.
National Republican., 1877-08-31

IT Is ADMITTED even by many Of those op-
posed to the reconciliation of silver that It
would do no harm to coin fifty millions of the
old silver dollars. It Is also admitted that
that sum Is rs much as the mints have capacity
to coin within one year. As some measure for
the coinage of the siver dollar is very sure to
pass the next House, would it not be wise for
Congress to pass bill as soon as 1t meets au-
thorizing the coinage Of fifty millions of silver?
eating the subject and for determining In the
light Of the experiment Of issuing the fifty
millions as to whether 1t would be eIpedicnt
to issue more.
National Republican., 1877-08-31

need of the bumanizing influences of true
religion ID. f.. ~,
In dealing with the Mormons it would be
very. unwise TO adopt any measures Of a
harsh or violent character. Persecution
would be the means Of vastly Strengthening
the hold of superstition upon the minds
OF that people. The forms Of law should,
therefore, be strictly observed in dealing
with them. While Furnishing those guilty
Of the crime of polygamy, no direct attack
should be made upon their religion. Errors
of opinion can only be cured by reason and
knowledge.
National Republican., 1877-08-31

The word in our exchanges from all PARTS
OF tho country Is that few, IL any, seasons have
ever rewarded the labors Of the hashandman
50 bountifuly as the Que new drawing to q
close. This fact taken In connection with the
one that there will be largo foreign demand
for our agricultural products, will aid very ma
terially in restoring good timcs-especially IL
supplemented by wise commercial treaties with
other countries
National Republican., 1877-08-31

THE base ball fever seems to have taken a fresh
hold upon the young men Of the District, and more
interest Is shown In the game than has been dis
played here for many seasons The next PROPOSE
ton will probably be the formation Of q profess
sional nine, which will sound the death knsll to
the pastime in this vicinity The professional base
ball player has been a decided injury to the
national game.
National Republican., 1877-08-31
Securities. Duying. Selling.
COlnnerce,

commerce.
BALrrMonr, August ao.-Cotton duh and weak
Flour fairiy active and Hrm; Howard street and
Western super, hdIhn do. extra, s75enass do
family. tr.G city mills, super. aht5n do. extra.
snrG.F DO. Rlobrands, E.0n Patnpsco family, ss.D
whest-southern active, aud higher, western spot
steady, fntures frmer and higher; southern red,
primo, sLlSfi LIS do. ambersi. iod ~ No Western
winter red sBot. and August, n 49,. September,
slM,s: OcobcTl II. my steamer. s2L Corn-SDuthern
dgll bot stendy; Western steady and firm, Southern
and August. Gisc.; September, SNc.; October ssc.:
steamer, sic. Oats fairly active and hriner Southern
aNi NC: Western mixed 3afS35c. Rytduli and lower,
at isd &c Hay dun and unchanged. Provisions steady
aud nnchangsd butter heavy, except for choice
aud higher Crude Mt 711d7'ic, refined lIi4 q iiSc.
tonce unchanged Sugar hrmer and higher ut IUls
@lOhc, Whisky, quiet At ti.iS r.
Recents-Flonr 80 barrels wheat, d2.ooo bushels;
bushels Shpments-wheat. blOoo bushels; corn,
Ii,GI bushels. ---
NEw YoRK. August co-Cotton mlddiineupiants,
70 Lie; fninrsstenty; August losd-s7c.; september
Deeember, los4 Is !: January 70 !e7Tc.: February 10
T.ac; March, u 0I.oSc; Aprn, II 2i-23c.
Flonr steady No. state, S2j1d3ye siperfine State,
s1.sfHtss extra State. s,ttitG supethne Western,
sa+s snpcrfne, sa4oaS2L Wheat strong aud ioSec.
better; No. red winter cash, tia bib do, August,
sl.3sh ND: No amber $50 cash bid; No. spring.
sep,cmber n 2l,s bid; Harley dull Rye IN moderate
steamer, cs.h, 5}s sG5c; do August sit@Asc: No. 2,
cash, 5isItfSc; do August S5i. i6'ic Oats lower
and hury active. extra white, 4tdatec.; No 1 white,
g.. Pork steady q SlaIo cash, sl2so bid september.
G sS Net r am s. ssnts Extra s'n,sm's,Gs nss s
laD Cut meats dull: pckied bellies, 7kcssxe; do.
hams, i29l2isc. Whisky qucc ti.it asked spot
National Republican., 1877-08-31
SPECULATION AS TO THE PRESIDENCY
IN 1880.
From the Denver Tribune:

James @. Blaine is represented as having
arranged very engaging little Presidential pro
giamme. He does not want the nomination Ia 1850
feat that year. He proposes that General Grant
shall be the candidate then and be defeated, and
siblliiy and as Presidential candidate. Then he
thinks the Republicans will be driven by stress
Of weatherto him M Q refuge that they will
them 10 victory But how II would demorslize
this arrangement II General Grant should happen
TO be elected In 1880. And Il can be predicted as
General Grant Ia a candidate Tor President In 1880
on any other year, he viii be elected lie cannot
afford 10 take any undue chances In an election.
National Republican., 1877-08-31

THE census Of 1870 gave the population Of
Utah Territory at $4,000. The population at
present does not probably exceed 100000, in
Guiding the Gen.iles, who, though few in num-
hers, comparatively, constitute the most enter
prising portion of the population. il will thus
be seen that the Morm,ns have not the power
Of making any formidable opposition 10 the
enforcement Of the laws against p,)!ygamy even
if they were disposed to do so.
National Republican., 1877-08-31

A defeat would be peculiarly ncr,Iying % him
Conkling IA said to be also advocating General
Grants nomination In 1850, but with different mo
uves from those that animate Mr.. Blaine He k
elected that year, and that he u perhaps the cnly
man that the Republicans WIN bc able 70 then
cloct And he would, of course expect for himself
his choice Of Cabinet positions or foreign missions
he would expect 70 turn the tables upon william
National Republican., 1877-08-31

IL THERE Is a Treasury ring, such as Special
Agent WILLIAMS represents 1t Is not only the duty
but to the interest of Secretary SHERMAN to inves-
tigate the charge thoroughly. 1t is really a
formidable as well as dangerous combination, II
Mr.. WILLIAMS speaks accurately.
National Republican., 1877-08-31
WHO DISCOVERED MARS sATEL-
LITES.
PROF. NEWCOMERS CLAIMS DISPUTED.
gl4 MCPHERSON PLACE,
WAsHISGToN D. c. Aug u 1871

WAsHINHIONI d, e. mug. 2, I6II
EDITOR REPUBLIcAN: IN recent COM
muehtloi, 10 Sour lourrnul ~ us.en ;a,igusst " an
was made to appear that Prof Halls observations
were accideuts the importance Of which he did
not understand and that to Prof Newcomb was
due the credit Of determining that the objects seen
were satellites This impression Is utterly false as
Prof Hall had settled this question himself before
announcing his discovery 10 any one, and obtain
Ing the same results which Prof Newcomb after-
wards reached. This false impression seems 10
have originated with Prof Newcomb and young
man, known In Washington as Newcomb's Satel.
lite, who contrives 10 get himself mentioned in the
article As having seen something which proved to
be nothing. The ungrscefll attempt Of these men
TO thrust themselves before the public, and to rob
the discoyerer of share OF honor due him. has Oc-
casioned much Indignation among people outside
who know the truth and who desire the publlca.
ton Of these facts through your columns.
National Republican., 1877-08-31
DIED.

TULLEY.-A Falls Church, Va, August %. 1877,
Mrs. EuNicE r. TuLLEy, second daughter Of Pamela
city, In the twenty y-ninih year Of her hge
W bsyIs infant % Son Of Daniel % w. and and ADA I NJ % bsri.
Fnnerai Today at o'clock. Friends are invited to
attend from No. 3oi Missouri avenue
PATrERsON.-on Wednesday evening. August o.
Il. and Ellen E Patterson, aged seven years and
Fanerai cn Friday: a, o'clock p m, from slz F,nh
attend tStaTl
GREEN.-On Thursday, August 90, 1877, at 8 n m,
A; r. GaEEs In his my third year.
TO attend his funeral from his late residence, No 60
New I3Ek avenue northwest, Saturday, September /,
SPRANDEL.-August 30 1877, ut 0 a. m JttiIus
SPRASDEL, aged thirty y-nine years.
Funeral Friday August y, az p m. from residence,
m, ENasr PErsR McGuiRs, in t6o t6ifteent6 year ni
Tuesfsi wiz take place SATURDAY. September l. q,
Virginia avenue southwest Relatives and friends Of
the hmily are respectfully invited to attend.
,ssTANToN;.At his rssidsnce, In this city. on
the thirty -iinh year OF his are.
The funeral services will be held ut the Church OF
O'Clock. Friends ofthe family invited to attend -
RODIER.-AtI O'Clock a. m, August no, 1877, MARY
r, wife Of Anthony Rodler in the fortytbird year Of
Funeral will lake place from the residence Of her
daughter, Mrs. II. s. BeIlnl 6,t street southwest
AT 10 O'Clock a. m Saturday SePtenberi. Friends Of
church. Georgetown.
wETsH-on Wednesday, August %, IsT7, at
O'Clock a m ELLEs wsIsiI, beloved wife Of John
Her funeral viii lake place ftom st. Dominic,-
church, Friday, August ~. at $40 clock M Friends
and relatives are invited to attend May her soul resi-
National Republican., 1877-08-31

THE District Commissioners have shown proper
recognition OF Home Rule in appointing Mr..
THOMAS B. ESrwTsLR TO the position Of Inspector
OF Buildings. He Is a thorough mechanic, reliable
and competent and Is endorsed by many citizens
and property holders. Selections Of this character
will gain the Commissioners the confidence OF the
citizens and do much to blotout existing preudices
National Republican., 1877-08-31

THE terrible famine now raging in India
ought to make us thankful that our lot has
been cast in this land Of plenty. Halfa mil
lion Of people have already pcrished in one
district, and it is estimated that fully six mil
lions Of people will be starved to death before
the ravages Of the famine are ended. In the
face Of such calamities the troubles resulting
from our recent strikes seem Insignificant.
National Republican., 1877-08-31

IT Is GRATIFYING to note that tho Treasury De-
partment has concluded to put its foot down
against the impositiOns by custom-house officials
upon travellers arriving at our ports from foreign
lands The public dismissal Of several Of the
guilty officials will no doubt be attended by bene.
lcial results
National Republican., 1877-08-31

THE movement set on foot to provide food and
labor for the deserving poor Of the District should
receive the hearty cooperation Of every citizen
able to land assistance. There Is great destitution
and suffering In the District and help can not come
too soon to the distressed,
National Republican., 1877-08-31

NIIyNEsoTA, after having repud'sted tn q
large extent the bonds issued for building tho
railroads she already has, now proposes to
build twenty.three additional iosds We
wonder where she expects to get tho money
Perhaps size could borrow II in Georgia.
National Republican., 1877-08-31

The expenses Of living are to very great
extent controlled by habit A great many
things are now thought to he neccSs,ries Of
life which our more frugal ancestors REGARDED
as luxures. The flush times which resulted
from the initiation Of the currency led to the
formation of habits of extravagance In ali ranks
Of society, which In these stringent times peo-
pie are very reluctant to leave of.
National Republican., 1877-08-31

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN being the only
morning newspaper in Washington is the best
advertising medium In the city. II Is read by
everybody, and advertisers will and 1t TO
their interest to advertise in THE REPUBLI.
CAN
National Republican., 1877-08-31

The defiant attitude of Naval ofieer Cor
NELL leaves the President no alternative but
to order his removal at once Mr.. CoRSELL's
course is such as to call for prompt action on
the part Of the Executive.
National Republican., 1877-08-31

THE Georgetown people are calling for better
system Of sewerage in their city, aud assert that
the present surface drainage is more injurious
than beneficial.
National Republican., 1877-08-31

THOSE who have rooms to cent reach each
member of Congress by advertising In the
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, rs this journal is
daily mailed to every Senator and Represen-
tative.
National Republican., 1877-08-31

THosE who have rooms to rent, reach eacl,
member ofCongress by advertising in the Ma
TIoNAL REPUBLICAN,, as this journal Is daily
mailed to cxery Senator aud Representative.
National Republican., 1877-08-31

WILL the District Commissioners kindly bestow
their attention upon the highly imperfect and
dangerous condition of cur sewers7 A report
from the Board of Health upon the subject would
ba Desirable
National Republican., 1877-08-31

THosH who have rooms to rent reach each
member of Congress by advertising in tho
NATIONAL REPuBLIcAs, rs this journal is
daily mailed 70 every Senator and sen-
tatiye,
National Republican., 1877-08-31
WHAT SAMUEL J. RANDALL OUGHT
TO DO.
From the Chicago Pc

The Hon. Samuel J. Randall may as well
put Grape on his hat and wisp Of It on his arm
and tipt his eyes vermillon and force his NOSE 10
rcdness, in sympathy for the woe which the Penn
sylyania Democracy have brought into his house.
National Republican., 1877-08-31

The surveyors department of the New York
custom-housc under Surveyor SHARPE does
not present very creditable record.
National Republican., 1877-08-31

ANDREW JoHSsoss swinging around the circle
did not enhance the popularity Of his adminiktra-
ton,
National Republican., 1877-08-31

THE defalcation at the Norfolk custom house
promises TO be even greater than anticipated.
National Republican., 1877-08-31
FINANCE AND coMuERcE. 4
Finance.

WAsHTN0fON, Aufud ~ fBI.
IN New York to-day money was Easy at
= Krchange dull at tss. Gold QUIET at ioiR. Gold
to carry, not queted
Government bonds firm al the following quota
National Republican., 1877-08-31
ROOMS FOR RENT.

An odtcrti,enert inserted IN nb department. u ns
1y proper methodW g,,ditp renting your rooss, and
Msitbn prcteIHng De detdeinO u your houss tplh a
Ptdedrd By proper condensation, your dd,srttserierf
mdy ~ got INTO hoo iines oostp hoeiv cents for edoh
National Republican., 1877-08-31
,tata bonds dull,
The following are the closing rates fr state securi
ties. as telegraphed nom The New York stock Ex.

Stocks weak.
The following are the opening and clo-nx rates fbr
the active stocks as teegiaphed to H. d. Cooke IT,.
Co.. nom the New York Stock Exchange
National Republican., 1877-08-31
x.v 1nyxRI,sE.Es1s.
IA CHESTNUT sTREET. PHILA.

4" CHE5INUT sTkEET pHlLA.
New Treatment. restoring the Nervous and Debill.
tAtad. tmpartiug Iife, strength And Health To the
Snbidary Organism. There u no form OF Physical or
For example, Nervous Debility including the loss Of
lepsy Catarrh, Diseases gf the Liver Lungs and KID
brhcing all functional Disorders The treatment, how
ever long the Dsehse may have existed, IA apple ablg
20 both sexes ard al re. s speedy IN hs hctlon and
rse mon AZ objectionable and Injurious tendency
The EGYPTIAN PILL, asuh,ttuie for MERCURY.
The only Reliable Specific for LIVER DIsKAsEs.
yThe Egyptian PHI Is purely Vegetable and the hes,
for Be, bpasns, StomhcbeAche sickness, Uiddlness,
They correct the morbid condition OF ibe Liver mud
Bowels, promote healthy secretion uf Bile, cleanse
the Stomach, relieve the Heal, and improve the APP
petite without ineonvenence, ihttr action being gen
Mailed for y and % cents per box.
DIR. JAMESON, isit CHESTNUT st., Phila.
Send for Books and Crculars aum.FM&wim
EoRREsT HALL BILLIARD ROOM. GEORGE.
yated ,SrongRont ' aud iurnished with tour new
Decker Tablos, will be thrown open TO the public
THURsDAY, August ~ Atsp. m. will he played .
Sg'pont French game between two OF the best and
G nss pSpt6P Hp1& K6cn would % se Happy ie
see his many friends present We guarantee nli who
attend a ane game and poot time generally. anso.
ROYs' AND cHILDRESs PANTS,
n ROBfNSON A cos,
su2S-im soe Pennsylyania avenue.
National Republican., 1877-08-31

- POTOMAC INSURANCE COMPANY, .
OFFics No. y HieH STREET,
GEORGErowS, ID. e., Aug. rs, 1s77.
The Washington Agency Of this Company wss
changed on the LIST instant
The prrsent customes Of the Company, and all
Others wishing TO insure with U.S. will please call
Mr.. II. y. OFFLEY, at his banklng house, corner Of
aag27-tf j. W. DEEBLE Secretary.
National Republican., 1877-08-31

John ROACH d son.
MORGAN IRoS WORKS. NEW YORK.
AND CHESTER. PENNSYLVANIA.
IRON sHIPBUILDERS
manufacture STEAM MAcHTHERY. Of every De-
scription; BRASS aad IRON CASTINGS, ROLL.
PLATE IRON, OF all diniensions have the only
large FORDE for heavy shaftinR, &C, In New York
city. REPAIRS made eIpeditiously. Iyis
T AND WARRANT IOST.-NOTICE TO WHOM
- u may conoefn.-whereAs 100 acres Land War
rant No. $50. Which issntd from the Pension Once
ID OF March, 1855 In the name or CNrolne r. Wight
George 4. and Junathan Pearson, ininsr heirs Of
George Pearson deoeased. solder In CAPT. EArlys
company, Virginia militia war OF lsf2 has been lost
or destroyed nn application will he made To obtain
reissue OF sad warrant 10 the Comm s-ioncr rf PEN
sions. JOHN X. MARTIN.
angs wsw Anotney.
National Republican., 1877-08-31

"ANTED-A TENANT FOR THREE FURi
w nished rooms IN house with modern imprnvd
mcnts In the healthiest location In the wesl End
whtTe all the comforts Of home be found;' Jr
No caii RennsyvaLia avenue. au.aas
WANTfD-A SITUATION AS CHAMBER
w maid, nurse or To do light house work by an
orphan girl. A home wanted Address cali nj 1<17
q street lhu2l-3tl EMMA STEWARD.
National Republican., 1877-08-31

ASASSESsORS OFFICE,
WAsHISoroS, n. c.. Aug. %, ls77.
Notice Is hereby given that the assessors will hold
daily sessions from srptenabor l. s77 10 sepie.ber
~, R77, inclusive. between the hours Of 70 osieck
m. and o'clock p. n for the purpose Of hearing and
deterrni,hnR any and all appents from the valuations
heretofore made by them their prceo In Of
lice. gEORGE A. BUHRER,
r. ID. CARPENTER,
WILLIAM DtxON,
Au2sN ApessDrr, ID. @.