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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07
The Rejection of Gen. Mcclellan.

The Albany Journal, which gener-
ally speaks by authority for the Re-
publicans in the Legislature, said
last evening:
General Mcclellan is not rejected
for political reasons. The Republi-
cans expected the Governor to nomi-
nate a Democrat and stand ready to
confirm a Democrat. Nor does the
objection rest upon any mere per-
sonal ground. The respectable char
acter and standing Of General Nc
Clellan are recognized on all sides.
If that had been the only require
ment he would have been confirmed
But the Senators who share in the
responsibility of most important
appointment could not shut their
eyes to the fact that General McClel-
Ian, however uneXceptionally per-
sonally, has never exhibited the
practical qualifications demanded in
this position. The State is entering
upon a new system of administration.
1t is concentrating the entire man
agement of the canals in the hand
of one man. The future of this
great interest depends upon the sue
cess with which the experiment is
initiated. Such vast responsibility
requires the best practical talent,
familiarity with our canal system,
knowledge of the course of COM
merce, energy, skill of management
in short, the genius Of administra-
ton.
If the Republicans were guided by
political considerations, they would
confirm General Mcclellan, for he
would embroil the Democracy in i'll
ternal discussions and could do less
harm to his political opponents than
anybody else who could be named.
But disregarding all such thoughts,
they have felt impelled by the best
interests of the State and its public
works to reject him. For our own
part, while expressing the same
doubt which has controlled the Sen
ators, we have feared that if General
Mcclellan were rejected, a nominal
ton still more questionable might
be made. We hope, however, that
the next time the Governor will
leave no room for doubt.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

Party lines are not usually drawn
with much strictness at charter cleo
tions, but as far as any inference can
be drawn from the result Of the cleo
tions for municipal officers in various
cities in the West, Tuesday, the Re-
publicans have made important
gains. They recovered control of the
cities of Cincinnati, Cleveland, Chi
cago and st. Louis, and elected a
majority Of the municipal officers in
many Of the smaller cities and towns.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

WHEELING, VIVA, March 3d.
Early this morning fire was discov-
errd in the stables in the rear of the
Grant House, this city. The guests
and employees all escaped without
injury, so far as known, though
several were taken from the windows
The fire spread with fearful rapidity
and but little furniture was saved.
At $3.50 the walls fell in, excepl the
main-Street front, which is badly
sprung, and will probably require
taking down; the house was totally
destroyed. Total loss about 100000
isured for 100000; including $1,000 in
the Fire Association of Philadelphia.
The fire was undoubtedly the work
of an incendiary.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

Among party organs the Troy
Times has ranked with the strictest.
But it concludes that sit is folly to
kick against the pricks" any longer,
and Says: eve have the inevitable
in the Southern situation now very
clearly developed. The majority
must for the time being yield to the
minority, in both Louisiana and
South Carolina. This comes about
chiefly from the fact that the mi
nority embraces the larger proper
ton of the intelligence of these
States. and the ignorant majority has
to yield to it, even though it be in
contravention of the guarantees of
the Constitution.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07
General Grant Makes a Speech.

At Cincinnati, March %, ex-Presi-
dent Grant made his appearance on
the floor of the Chamber of Com
merce at noon and was enthusiastic
cally received. He was introduced
by President Eggleston and respon-
ded in a brief speech, which was
heartily applauded. He was then
introduced to number of prominent
business men of the city.
The following is Ex-President
Grants speech made on the floor of
the Chamber of Commerce
"GENTLEMEN-This reception was
entirely unexpected by me, but l as
sure you that am very glad to meet
you all, and feel very thankful to
you for this kind reception. l have
no doubt but that | will be a great
deal better fellow than l was six
months ago. l don't supposed l
will have any political opponents
now, since we are all sovereigns to-
gether, as l hope we will continue to
be for great many years yet. L
feel that | have considerable life,
health and strength left, notwith-
standing the past Is years of labor
and toll 1 have undergone, which,
perhaps, is not surpassed by any
other 16 years of my life"
With slight wave of his hand he
dismissed the subject and his hear
ers descended from the platform. A
very large number Of citizens, ire
spective of party, pressed toward to
enjoy shake OF the Generals cor
dial hand. He will visit his old
home in Brown County a few days
and return to the city on Thursday,
to become the guest of the Cincin-
natl Club. After that he will go to
st. Louis.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07
SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 1877.
More Trouble in the Ca,,,D!

The old ladies are in hot water
hagain, and certainly this time by no
word or act of ours. We did not
reply to all their happy and unhappy
illusions, and now, under various
new appellations, the same sweet
tsouls pour out another column or
more Of calculated complaint. Their
mental equilibrium is not yet restor-
ed, simply because we will not quar-
rel, and have as they noW put it,
treated with 'silent contempt" their
howl Of discomfort, which, we are
emphatically told, won't do" Will
these "vestals" tell us aUhdt aUiU do D.?
Will nothing short of straight
jacket keep them quiet and on peace
able terms? We insist we shall not
be called to minister to every phase
their distemper takes, simply because
it varies so readily, at such short in
tervals, Only two short weeks since
the Herald howled over the appoint
ment of Fred. Douglass (colored) to
a position of honor and emolument,
and saw in that appointment the
sum of all iniquities, and yet, in its
very last issue a Democrat" and
we doubt not he is good one, bowls
on another tack, and dominates
"Colie," who is citizen of African
descent, for the postoffice at Oakland.
We had hardly expected somer-
sault so complete within a time so
brief, and we leave this Democrat"
to settle with the whole Democracy,
whose claims he so summarily ig-
nores. He may have been opposed
to Oakland and much exercised be-
cause the public buildings are in
progress, or because he couldn't sell
his hams or lard; he and "Colien
may have had Juice" together, and
it is not unlikely, if Democrat" is
"true to reason," but why, oh, why
he did it is just now the conundrum
for "Democrat' to settle with his
own people. We don't believe that
Mr.. Key will appoint "Colie," but
if he should Democrat has evil
IDENTIFY got "soft thing" for then
"Colie" can take all his lard, hams
and 'Juice." Please understand that
this is not tour funeral"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

Quite a commotion among the en-
gineers of the Philadelphia and
Reading Railroad has naturally be en-
created by the order of the company
that they should sever their connec~
ton with the Brotherhood. a secret
meeting was held yesterday, which
was largely attended, a number of
divisions being represented. Chief
Eegine9r Arthur and others made
addresses counselling harmonious
action, but no violent measures.
There was no definite vote taken but
there was a determination evident to
remain in the Brotherhood at all haz-
ards. A general strike is regarded
as being imminent. The officials of
the road say they are prepared for
any emergency, and there is no dan
ger of the public suffering any incon-
venience.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

An Ex-senator of Ga. writes let
ter to Washington, in whice he says:
$50 FAR our people, although disap-
pointed about the Presidency, are
perfectly decided on the question.
We have had war enough, and my
private opinion is that Hayes will
make better President for the coun-
try than Tilden. L know he will
should he carry out his Sothern
policy. am for Hayes now, and 1
am not alone.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

THE letter of President Hayes to
Secretary McCrary, ordering the
withdrawal of the troops from the
State House at Columbia, was pub
lished Wednesday morning:
Secretary McCrary has prepared
an order in conformity Herewith and
transmitted it to Gen. Sherman. 1t
will be carried into execution about
the 10th instant. Hampton started
for home Wednesday morning, but
will stop in Charlottesville, Virginia,
for day or two. Gov. Chamber
lain has gone to Philadelphia, and
will not return to Columbia for some
days. Possibly when he gets back
he may find Hampton in possession
of the Executive Chamber. Hamp-
toms farewell letter to the President
is profuse in its promises of equal
protection to all, without regard to
race, color or previous political affil-
iations.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

Something in the line of Il political
revolution must be taking place down
in Mississippi. Recently Vennes-
see Democratic paper demo ced Mr..
Lamarfor his silence daring the coun-
ting of the electoral vote. Thereup-
on the Mobile Cycle (Democrat) re-
plies that Senator Lamar sis nor mar
rowed in judgment by indiscrimi-
nate Bourbon partisanship and did
not howl with small clique of ir-
reconcilables, who after helping to
create the Electoral law, attempted
to prevent its execution and he is the
more to be honored for not doing So.
These and Others expressions COM
mandatory of Mr.. Lamar the MIS-
sissippj State Journal Republican,
heartily endorses.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07
The Eastern Question.

From the Friends ReUieU, Philadelphia.
Affairs continue in an undecided
position. The British Cabinet, on the
Dist, considered the Russian PROPOSE
tions for modification of the protO-
col, but did not agree to them. Lord
Derby declared in the House of Lords
on the 22d that both the wording and
theconditions under, which the prOtO-
col should be signed, if signed at all
were still under consideration, and
that whenever steps should be taken
they would be submitted to Parlia-
ment without unnecessary delay.
The difficulty is believed by the pub
lie to be that Russia is disposed to
insist that Turkey shall demobilize
its army before Russia will do the
same, and it is not thought that Tur-
key will consent. Indeed, il is aSoer-
ted that Turkey on the 10Th inst.
Informed the powers that under no
circumstances would it yield assent
to the protocol if it contained such a
stipulation. Gen. Ignatiotf was at
Vienna on the 18th. 1t was said the
Austrian Cabinet would again pro-
pose to him the reforms originally
suggested by its Premier as the best
means Of preserving peace and anne
liorating the'condition of the Chris
tian5 in Turkey; and who also pro-
pose that Russia and Turkey demob-
ilize simultaneously, to which it was
hoped that Russia would consent.
No agreement had been attained
between Turkey and Montenegro,
the question of rectiiication Of the
frontier being still a difficulty. The
Montenegrin delegates had asked for
further Instructions. The Porte had
promised to submit to the Turkish
Parliament, for final decision, the
concessions it was willing to make,
and the Montenegrin demands. The
armistice has been prolonged to the
18th of Fourth month.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

The political whirligig brought one
its of its most impressive changes into
notice at court room in Washington
day or two ago, where one of the
bailiffs, seeing well-known ex-con-
stable looking around, asked, care
you looking for the MARSHALL" Fred
Douglass. And the former constable
replied mo, sir not now; but was
once anxious to see hinI-when he
was fugitive slave"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

The official statistics of the British
Government, showing the amount of
exports to the United States for Jan
uary and February, 1877, as COM
pared with the corresponding
months of 1876, indicate falling off
of one third in the quantity of cot
ton and linen fabrics sent to this
country. The same is true of manu-
featured woollen goods in general,
while the quantity of woollen car
pets sent to the United States for a
market in the latter period is less
than half as large as in 1876. In
general the manufactured products
of Great Britain which come into
competition with home production
show marked decline in the latter
period. On the other hand, the
quantity of raw materials sent us
during January and February of the
present year is generally in excess
of that of 1876. This is particularly
true of woods, the export for the past
two months being six times greater
than year earlier. These are sure
indications that our people are using
home made fabrics instead Of foreign;
while the increased demand for raw
materials would show a correspond
ing increase in the production of
goods in this country.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

The following significant
which took place few days ago be-
tween the President and Colonel R.
A. Aston, of Georgia, candidate
for Marshal Of that State, is given in
the Washington corresponce of the
Boston Aduertiser "Col. Aston is
native Georgian, former slavehol-
der, fighting ex-Confedcrate, as
distinguished from the bomb proof
kind, and a Democrat. The Presi-
dent asked him, If | should appoint
you Marshal Of Georgia would you
obey the Constitution {? Certainly
was the answer. Il mean,' added
the President, "a strict observance of
the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fiji
teenth Amendment" Aston re-
sponded, Il may as well be frank
with you, Mr.. President; we South
ern people have accepted these
amendments as absolutely as the
people of the North, but the negro
must always occupy the position in
society to which his brain and his
muscle entitle him, and no amount of
legislation can change it, The Pres
ident said that was as far as he in
tended to 90. Il may as well say
continued Aston, that the people of
the South never intend to be gov
erned by negroes The President
then asked him how long a man had
to live in the South to escape the
stigma Of being carpet Dagger
Aston replied by saying, what had
been so often said before, that it was
not question of time, but of the
motive and purposes of the men who
went South. The President inquired
what would be the effect upon parties
in the South if the Administration
disregarded party lines in appoint
ments to office, and abstained from
Interference in State affairs. Such a
policy, Aston assured him, would
be hailed with universal joy. The
appellation of Democrat in the South
had for the last ten years meant sim
ply opposition to the Federal policy
of forcing upon the South, as rulers,
men who were aliens and enemies to
the best interests of those among
whom they lived. If, as the Presi-
dent had promised IN his letter Of ac-
ceptance, and in his inaugural adj
dress, that obnoxious policy was to
be abandoned, there was no part OF
the United States where his Admin
istration would receive heartier sup
port than in the South. The Presi-
dent here remarked, with emphasis
We'll, you shall certainly not be dis
appointed;' and subsequently said,
All you gentlemen have got to do is
to be a little patient, and it will come
out all right. | am steadfast in the
course L have marked out, and you
shall not be disappointed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

Commodore Mutt, his fellow
dwarfs, and the attendant giant, all
went to one of Mrs. Hayes recent
receptions. Their diminutive coach,
drawn by Shetland ponies, rolled up
the carriage way behind the landau
let and large black horses of eX-Sec-
rotary Chandler. and the little people
hoped out and walked demurely in.
The little ladies each wore sealskin
sacques and dark trailing silks, while
the little Commodore and his friends
were attired in dress coats, white
neck ties and light gloves. After
they had been presented; and Mrs.
Hayes had leaned over and shaken
each hand, along came the giant,
head and shoulders taller than any
one in the room.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

The Democratic deacon who be-
sought Postmaster General Key not
to 90 to Washington because its at
mosphere was corrupt, and because
no honest man could accept office
under President Hayes, has since APP
piled for the postmastership of his
town. He has considered the sub
iect under different light.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

One result of the investigation in
to the Eph. Holland election frauds
in Cincinnati has been the unseating
of Judge Harmon, whom the Demo-
Gratis counted in as Judge of the First
Judicial District, and the instalment
in his place Of Judge Cox, his Re-
publican opponent. The result
should make Mr.. Banning tremble
in his boots.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

The Montgomery (Ala.) Journal
makes an earnest appeal to the rep
resentative old Wings in Alabama
to rally together once more in behalf
of policy of peace and reconcilia-
tion under the Republican Admins
tration of President Hayes. 1t men,
tions large number by name, in
Guiding Thomas IL. Watts, John T..
Morgan, L. E. Parsons and Robert
Tyler.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

The Washington correspondent of
the New York World .telegraphs to
that paper that at has been virtu-
ally decided to call the extra session
of Congress early in May, instead of
in June, as heretofore agreed upon"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

The Democratic journals that have
been shrieking over the Foster-Mat-
thews letters all at once find them
selves in as ridiculous position as
the woman who had pitched her
voice at a high key while conversing
with a friend during the playing of
the orchestra and was unable to drop
it to a whisper when the music sud
denly ceased.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

The Democratic Governor of Mis-
souri, calls for loan of S250,000. A
Democratic Legislature appropriated
81, 100000 for expenses and then pro-
vided for the expenditure of $780,
900. They appropriated $3.50, 900 less
than was needed 50 that they might
raise the cry Of economy and reform.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07
Rowan White Property"
This property is also improved bya
DWELLING HOUSE.

now occupied by James W. White; all OF
this property Is admirably located for bust
ness purposes, and is fully and particularly
described in the papers and proceedings in
the above mentioned cause, particular refer
ence to which is hereby made.
The Trustee will sell said property as
whole, or the two houses separately as will
bring the most money. Persons desiring to
purchase are requested to go upon the prop
erty and examine it beforethe day of sale.
TERMS OF SALE: as prescribed by the de-
cree, one third of the purchase money to be
paid in cash on the day of sale, one third to
be paid in six MONTHS and the balance pur-
chase money to be paid in twelve months
from the day Of sale, the: deferred payments
TO be secured by the notes or bonds of the
purchaser with a surety or sureties TO be APP
proved by the Trustee the deferred payments
to bear interest from date.
GILMOR S. HAMILL,
apl7ts Trustee.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07
d. s. WRIGHT e. SONS,
DEALERS IN
GARDEN { FLOWER SEEDS.
ESTABLISHED 1861.
FREDoNIA, CHAUT. Co., n. Y, /
March 18th, 1876.


NITCH IIlTI, T0IO, J
To the Citizens Of Oakld1ld
and Surrounding Country:
d. =. WRIGHT Il SONS are still on the
track with Seeds that will come up all right.
The Dutchman laughed at the idea of locking
the mail bags when they were so easily cut.
d. =. Wright and Sons laughed when they
heard that other firms got all the sales. The
demand has been very great for d. S. Wright
& Sons Garden Seeds; so great they could not
be shipped fast enough by freight, and they
were telcgraphed for and sent by express.
As d. :. Wright & Sons Garden Seeds sell
risk and no wonder thPv9 are All the 20 y h ,to
cause they come up and grow. Stores keep
other seed, but sell ID. 5. Wright & Sons.
mh24-2m
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

The Democracy went into one pro-
longed spasm when they saw that
Wade Hampton had addressed his
letter to His Excellency r. b.
Hayes, President Of the United
States"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

Cameron says, in answer to the
winsome widows declaration, that
he never promised Gas alleged"
How did he promise, then?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICED.

~ T. Abel, publisher of the late Garrett
". County Gazette, has left his accounts in
my hands for collection. All persons in
debted to the said paper will please come
forward promptly and settle, thereby saving
costs. g. $. HAMILL.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07
Trustees Sale
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN
OAKLAND, GARRETT COUN-
TY, MARYLAND.

Under AND BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE
" of the Circuit Court for Garrett County,
sitting as Court of EQUITY, bearing date the
9th day of November, a. D., 1876, passed in
a cause standing as No. so on the docket OF
said Court wherein Summers McCrum is
complainant, and Rowan White and Marga-
ret S. White, his wife are defendants, the
auctinn
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07
Tuesday, First day of May, 1877,

at O'Clock, p. m, of said day in front of Cod
dington's hotel in the town of Oakland, Gar
rett county, Maryland all those lots ofground
and property, which on the plan of McCarty's
part of the town of Oakland is known as lot
Situated on Oak street ana running back to
an alley said lots are improved by large
and commodious house, used as a hotel or
boarding house with n stable and all the nee
essary out buildings and is known as the
, 1877-11-24

prices hau.r. mrrr not Il In thu market fo'
domestic nnl fnEri.'n tlrch ftnitt. Trade "at
quiet. Fi-h rrln,Incrl inll md unchanged.
Thcru wrrc no changes "f ninn,eht In thr leather.
haHgln". and tnb.rc" matkett. III. wctc qnofct
aulel. with prices unchanged. Carbon md 1fnsrcd
were stFnhs, The tendency IN the latter being up
wnrd. c"al and "ood were tfm and unctangcd.
AZ The 'Hn'bsF Tards trade continues fh!F. The
movement to The interior IL much larger ehnn
year ago. and all kinds Of dry lumber which is
chschy shipped. arc trn,. The bad weather and
Eoa14 have NJ course hail the effect to reduce tho
volnmc Of business done In the country and herr.
ht thu merchants at ssrEc dsttibutsn2 points Wcst
arc buying their winter stock Ia this city The t1p'
piles On tue Mississippi River being nsarty cx*
hansted. Tho cargo market was quiet, Tho OF.
fcs!ngs were llRhfs aud lid not dfa# buyers. Inc
lltdes were Wantch. And ruled hfE1. b"ihe 10