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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

OLD WINTER is dead. It hiss been
'frosty but kind" II has done its work
well and now parts from us on the eve Of
the vernal equinox wrapt in a downy
mantle of snow. In few days spring
will be here and industry will revive, and
the summer which comes will be the
sweeter for the thought Of what We
have passed through. The changing
seasons as they come around impart alike
the pensiveness, the poetry, the vigor and
the inspiration which make life all that it
is worth living for and the human race
what it is. The human race is nodded and
fashioned by the changing seasons the
same as nature is. Each succeeding spring
and summer has developed it; each autumn
has ripened 1t; each winter has hardened
IL and given it fresh strength and vitality.
The craft Of every art and science has
been borne along on this ever changing,
restless stream, the season. The men who
dwell in lis tracks here become poets and
painters, heroes and statesmen. They
have reared temples, died for liberty, laid
the fousdstions of national life, sung the
songs of freedom, and fixed those beacons
of light which to-day guide and illuminate
the world. A farewell to winter with its
chilling winds and ice.bound rivers, and
welcome to spring. with Its ruddy smile Of
apple blows and green bows and grassy
hearty welcome to them all.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18
ERIN1S PATR0N SAINT

The parade yesterday in honor Of ST.
PATRICK was.through snow and slush, but
not tie less enthusiastic for these dispirit.
ing surroundings. The indomitable pa
raiders were simply emulating the example
of the worthy old Saint, who under the
most trying circumstances wandered
through the DOGGY lands of Erin on his
mission of mercy and love, never wearying
and never faltering in the great and good
work which he set out TO accomplishments
of expelling the evils Of heathenism from
the beautiful island. Notwithstanding the
grim heavens and the damp streets, the
procession yesterday was good one, full
of the spirit of patriotism. 1t gave new
proof that the Irish people do not lack in
their faith In the goodness Of their Patron
Saint whom history assures US did more for
the advancement and welfare OF their race
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

THE Free Trade party of England is to
make great effort this year to extend its
principles throughout the world. The
highly efficient services which Mr.. THOMAS
BAYLEY POTTER, NJ. p, the president Of
the Golden Club, has rendered in the
House of Commons with respect TO the
commerce of India, Ceylon and Malta, are
now being followed up by the vigorous
action of the English Associated Chambers
of Commerce in behalf of international free
trade; and, considering what great pro-
gress this cause has already made in
Europe, the action of the Chambers will
be noted with much interest by the com.
mercial community.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18
A NEW THING.

II is said there is nothing new under the
sun. This is a mistake. The whirligig of
time brings its changes, and among them
the keen observer will eve- and anon
discern something new. Scientists tell US
that for ages the mind of man has discov.
cred nothing new in all his searches, moth.
ing absolutely new; that everything has
existed from the creation of the world, aud
that what seems new is only that which
has been brought to the attention of man
kind through Developments, scientific and
otherwise, and 1t Is perhaps for this reason
that ALPHoNso Of CASTLE remarked that II
he had been consulted in the making Of
the world he could have given many useful
hints toward its Improvement. This was
an acknowledgment, so far as ALpHoHso
is concerned, that nothing Is new under
the sun; that there is nothing at the cen.
trsl wheel of life but blind, dumb, insen.
sible, unknowable, fixed force-a force
without love. without intelligence, without
desire or purpose-an eyeless SAMSON as II
were, who goes grinding on forever at his
will, and crushing on forever in fruitless
battle against death; and nothing newt
These must be conjectures that impose
upon US in their own fantastic offsprings
for the legitimate offsprings of science.
Evidences come TO us every day of the
absolute creation Of something new. We
have witnessed this within our own city
during the past winter. There is SPRINGER.
He is the essence Of newness. springing as
il were from nothing into something, from
an unknown into KNOWN" from OBJ
scurity into a full -hedged fillibuster. But
scientists claim that the SPRINGER of to.
day existed when the world began; that is,
that his essential part did, and that by a
vast process of cosmic evolutons he has
developed into his present self. In other
words, they claim that great while ago
say ten thousand years or hundred OF
millions of millions Of years sgo-a nebu.
lous gas was diffused through the immensely
of space which first twisted itself into q
gigantic solar system, then into world,
then into first layers Of mineral strata, then
into vegetable sporules, into animal mo.
tons, into human worthless called societies.
then into Illiads, Panthenons, Millions
Shakspeares, a Democratic party and,
finally, into SPRINGER, the crown and
consummation of the whole. We hardly
believe this, but, II 1t be true, the birth
must strike the country as scarcely worthy
of SO long and SO gigantic parturition.
We believe that SPRINGER Is new thing
and that history will bear us out in the
assertion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18
JTDGE DITIS.
His Retirement from tho Supreme Court
Misunderstanding of the Bsr Yesterday.

His Retirement from the supreme Court
Bench-Meeting of the Hsr Yesterday.
In accordance with notice, meeting OF the
members Of the bar OF the Supreme Court OF tho
United State, to take action as to the retirement
of Mr.. Justice Davis from the bench, was held In
the Supreme Courtroom on Saturday, March II,
1877, at twelve O'Clock noon.
Hon. NJ. II. Carpenter called the meeting TO
order, and. on his melton, Hon. William M
Eyarts was appointed chairman, and d. W. Mid
On &Sian of ssSr''ary COMMITTEE,
seven vas ordered to be appointed BY the CHAIR
to draft resolutions appropriate to the occasion.
M. Il. Carpenter, Hon. George H.Willlams, Hon.
5. +. Phillips, II. 7. Merrick, esq, J. H. Ashton,
The committee retired, and after some time re
turned.
Mr.. Carpenter said Mr.. Chairman, an in.
the Chair to report the following resolutions for
the consideration OF this meeting
snnr ,0,sed, Inst me members q the bar OF the
learned fn with deep regret Of the resignation Of
Resolved, That they desire to record their high
sense Of the learning, ability love Of Justice and
fearless Independence which he brought to tho
discharge Of his judicial duties and their CRATE
full appreciation OF the courtesy which he iiabitu-
ally extended to them.
Resolped, That the chairman OF this meeting be
Judge Davis, and that the Attorney General be
requested to present them TO the court and ask
that they may be entered upon Its minutes.
Mr.. Carpenter Mr.. Chairman, in msying the
adoption Of these rules It is certainly unneces-
sary for me to make any remarks whatever be-
yond the motion Itself. Every member of this
bar has high appreciation OF the judicial ser.
vices OF Judge Davis, and believe every mem
Der regrets his leaving the bench. His courtesy
to the bar, his faithful discharge of all duties,
his willingness to meet all the proper responsi.
blllties which attach to the high office he has
held have met not only our APPRECIATION but ex-
cited our warmest admiration. j move, sir, that
the resolutions be adopted.
Mr.. Williams. Mr., Chairman, rise to second
the motion Of my learned brother. i cordially
concur In all that he has said to the merits Of
MT Justice Davis. Everybody In this country
acquainted with the Supreme Court will feel the
loss which the judiciary has sustained In his re-
tirement from the bench but II 10 some conBola-
ton TO know that what the Judicial department
OF the Government has lost tho legislative de-
partment has gained by his election to the Sen
ate do not consider 1t necessary to add any
thing more to the expressions contained in tho
resolutions.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Williams, the meeting ad-
IOurncd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

For LONG series of years Delaware
has enjoyed the celebrity of being the only
State with legal whipping post. Bat re-
Gently bill has been introduced in Mis-
souri, providing the punishment Of whip
ping for petty larceny and other of the
smaller crimes, and it has been reported
on favorably by a committee. and is said to
be likely to pass. For shame, One of the
recommendations for the whipping-post
is It's cheapness over all other modes. Bat
then it would cost less to shoot man, and
be more sure 10 prevent repetition of his
crime The bill provides for thirty nine
lashes, well laid on! Among what kind of
brutes will they find the whipping officer,
and who will whip him when he gets so
Injured to crime that he has no fear of the
law? The whipping. post, the pillory and
the stocks are relics of barbarism which
ought to fad no foothold in a civilized
State.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18
TIE sURvEYoRsHIP OF NEW YORK

TIE SURVEYORSHIP OF NEW YORK.
An unusually large number OF New
York gentlemen are in town looking after
the Surveyorship Of the port of New York,
which will shortly become vacant. The
indications are that the incumbent, GEORGE
Fl. SHARPE, will not be reappointed. This
Is piece Of intelligence that very few per.
sons will regret to hear. SHARPE has held
the position just long enough to make his re.
tlrement exceedingly desirable to the mer.
chants and citizens Of our great commercial
city. Among the candidates prominently
mentioned in connection with the office are
JAMES W. Hustled, exSpeaker and o
present member Of the New York Assem-.
bly,; Hon. ABRAHAM DIsBEcxER, ex-
Police Commissioner of New York city,
and ABRAHAM DITTENHoEFFER. The latter
person was not long ago a candidate
for the position Of United States Attorney
for the Southern district of New York,
but our exposure of his unsavory sutece-
dents summarily disposed Of his pretenslons.
1t Is needless to state that he does not
stand ghost Of chance for securing the
Surveyorship. Mr.. DIsBEoKER is an &C.
tive and energetic young man, who is
warmly advocated by Mr.. WILLIAM B.
WooDIN, the leading Republican in the
Senate of New York, and other influential
gentlemen. Ex. Speaker Hustled is one of
the most popular men in his State, and his
selection would be well received, but as he Is
not making any especial effort to obtain
the place, it is doubtful whether he will be
the successful aspirant. The office IS one
of the utmost importance to the merchants
Of New York, and should not be filled
merely upon the bare recommendation of
politicians. 1t seems to US that in making
this and similar appointments the Chamber
Of Commerce Of that city should be con-
suited. 1t is q non partisan and respect.
able body, composed entirely of merchants
and business men in good standing, who
represent the commercial interests of that
port, and to whom some consideration in
the matter of these selections ought to be
shown.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18
OUR DOGS.

So far as the cats are concerned we have
no objection to having all the legislatures
IN the land pounce down upon them with
their arbitrary epactments, and In one fell
swoop relieve every back yard in the land;
but now, on the very threshold of the
vernal equinox, we raise our voice in de.
tense of canine liberty and canine life.
We acknowledge that legislation of some
kind Is needed, but II must not be arbitrary,
oppressive or unjust. To talk of exter-
minating the dog by arbitrary legislative
measures must naturally create bitter op.
position and ill.feeling at once. The dog
is mans next friend and his natural com
panion. Wherever man dwells there his
caninesbip will be found faithful and true.
Whether In the Polar region, amidst the
ice mountains ofthe Arctic, or on the sands
Of Africa or India's coral strand, the dog Is
found willing to share the joys or sorrows of
his master. No other Of all the brute Gre
alton can have such familiar intercourse
with man, can enter into sympathy with
his daily habits, whether social pleasures
or practical duties. 1t is right, then, that
the press should raise It's voice in
defense Of this noble creature whom
the fickle.minded and hydrophobia fearing
lawmakers Of the country are endeavoring
to Danish from the community by arbitrary
and cruel measures, which are libel on
civilization and positive outrage on
humanity. What, Danish "old Tray" or
"Jack" or 'Lion" from the community
Danish the creatures which have been in
telligent and honorable in all their rela.
tons with man, which have been the pro-
tectors Of the young and aged, and the
faithful and intelligent servant OF the
laborer and the poor man In every cline
We think not. We think the milk of
human kindness will ''sour" on any such
ingratitude as this. We think that very
large, intelligent and powerful portion Of
every community will answer no, and
boldly declare that they will resist every
thing which tends to degrade, abuse or
harm this noble creature. Over $50, 900
worth Of dogs have been imported into
this country during the past year. and as
much as 81, 200 has been paid for single
brace in several instances. This will give
some idea Of the interest taken in the
canine race. Legislation may be needed in
regard 10 the disposition to be made Of
dogs, but 1t should be made in sririt of
kindness instead Of cruelty, and whatever
is done in this respect should be done to
protect instead of destroying mans best
and natural friend.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

THE New York Tribune says another
life insurance company is probably about
to sink into the oblivion Of a receivership.
This lime 1t is a small ono, which for some
years past had done no new business.
There is no hope that its assets will bear
fair proportion to its debts, and the history
of the World Life Insurance Company will
probably prove as disastrous. compared
with the amount Of Its business, as that of
the other concerns which have recently
gone down. A much more astounding
piece Of insurance literature is the evidence
ss to some Of the transactions Of Mr.. FUR
BER with the Universal Insurance Com.
pany and the Guardian, which the Univer.
sal took under its wing. In consideration
of wrecking the Guardian Company. the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

Mr.. N. b. Brady, the Washington photog-
rapher, whose name has become synonym
for artistic work, has recently issued series
of large, elegantly. finished card photographs
Of the scene on the portico Of the Capitol
during the Inauguration OF President Hayes,
together with grouped vignette portraits of
the members OF the Electoral Commission
and the advisory counsels OF the two great
parties. The portraits of the eminent jurists
and distinguished Senators and Congressman
who composed the Electoral Commission are
admirably executed, the distribution of light
and shade being so delicate as to bring out In.
clear relief each facial characteristic. The
view Of the Inauguration scene is SO clearly
printed that 1t more resembles fine engrav-
Ing than photograph. The portraits of the
members OF the Republican and Democratic
advisory counsels are equally as well finished
and the entire series will doubtless meet with
q large philadelphia Press.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

AT EVERY critical moment in the career
Of Mr.. HAYEs-and he has seen many-his
personal character has turned the scale.
He was not nominated because he was
more brilliant than all other candidates, or
more experienced, or more popular. But
he had precisely those qualities which peo-
pie trust when they want real and thorough
reform. When nominated, he was beaten,
If his brave letter Of acceptance had mot
given the people an idea of his personal
character. Even after the election he
would have failed II he had resorted in q
single instance to the methods by which
Mr.. TrLDEN's case was pressed. He Is
President to-day, in very peculiar sense,
because he has given ample proof during
. contest which tried the souls of the
strongest men, that he was deserving of
public trust
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

ONE FRETTER can destroy the peace Of .
family, can disturb the harmony of q neigh
borhood, can unsettle the councils of cities and
hinder the legislation of nations. He who
frets is never the one who mends, who heals,
who repairs evils more, he discourages, en-
feebles, and too often disables those around
him, who, but for the gloom and depression of
his company, would do good work and keep up
brave cheer. The effect upon sensitive per-
son In the mere neighborhood of a frctter Is
indescribable. 1t is to the soul what cold,
Icy mist is to the body-more chilling than the
bitterest storm. And when the fretter is one
who is beloved, then the misery of 1t bccomes
indeed ipsupportable
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18
ASSISTANT SECRETARY Coyayr.

Secretary SHERMAN denies that there is
any truth in the foolish rumors which
have recen tly gained circulation connect
ing Assistant Secretary CoNANT with al
legged fraudulent payments of interest
which had been returned unoalied for to
the Treasury. So far as known to the De-
partment nobody has been defrauded of
any interest or is likely to be. For fifteen
years Mr.. CoHANT has been in the De-
partment attending to his business, and
has won for himself an honorable position
and an unimpeachable character, both of
which he will doubtless retain during the
present Administration.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18
TIE LIST OF OLD ETYrER.

Many were surprised yesterday morning
IS they Swoke and, looking out the win.
dows, found themselves in what appeared
10 be wholly new world. A mantle Of
snow was spread over the hoe OF nature,
and the,wind from the north brought with
its snowfAkes the chilly atmosphere Of the
Arctic seas.
No one will deny tie right Of winter TO
clOoe her career in IS much Arctic glsry
as old BoreIs, in the abundance Of his
heart, vas willing to bestow upon her in
snowy fakes S,t brsc:ng winds. and al
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

THE collision of the New York detect
ives with the notorious gamblers on Wall
street has at last been exposed. The Police
Board of that city, on Frinsy. issued an
order which efectually broke up the de-
tectives' ring. The order itself reveals
corrupt condition Of the force, which in
extent and culpability exceeds anything
ever before discovered in police circles.
The authorities have taken the matter in
hand, and viii investigate 1t thoroughly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

A STORY is told of happy wife, who, when
asked how she managed her husband SO sue
cessfully, replied, with roguish smile, amy
dear, feed him WELL" There is good deal
in that. Those wives who are entirely depend
emit upon hired cooks make sorry show Mt
housekeeping. The stomach performs 4 very
important part in the economy of humanity,
and those who are forgetful of this fact COM
init serious mistake. Even the lion may be
tanned by keeping him well fed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

THERE ARE four or five men who claim
to have secured the appointment Of Mr..
MORRILL, as collector of the Portland port,
and they present their claims with such os.
Consciousness as to leave one in doubt
whether President HAYES had anything to
aav about H.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

CmcAGo's bonded debt amounts TO slS,-
43G, 900, and her floating debt is over 81
600, 900, and yet she "wears" as neat look
ing streets and puts on just as much style
with her public edIfccs as though she did
not owe a cent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

than any other man. With the merry
songs Of wearing of the Green" and
"Garryowen" and the strains of martial
music, and the marching and counter.
marching of the gay Knights, the day was
made memorable and the celebration sue
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

THE clergymen of the country seem to
have got the impression that they are the
only men OF letters in the nation. Two
thirds of The applications received since
Mr.. KEY took command of the Post Office
Department have come from the clergy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

The era Of Blue Jeans economy dawns
the Legis lature. at $4,000 day. and the
commencement Of State House which is
to cost 81, 900, 900.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

To SEE an Office. seeker shaking hands
with the President is like JACOB wrestling
with the angel-they are loath to let him go.
at least until he has uttered the little
monosyllable Eyes"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

WHEN the troops are withdraw from
South Carolina and Louisiana next wednes.
day the peaceful revolution will have
il all It's own way.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

THE Republican State Central Com
mittee has expelled PINcuBAcK by vote
of2e to 4. PINcHBAcE appears to be on
the road to political oblivion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

WATTERsoS urges every Democrat to
support the Administration, and would
like to have the Administration Support"
every Democrat. 1t will accommodate
him
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

IT Is now said that the blue grass of Ken
lucky has the same effect on cattle that Pleas
onions blue glass has on things animate in
general. 1t stimulates to larger and better
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

JUDGE DEvENs is not so much of
bachelor as he might be. He is welded
10 his profession.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

THE DAILY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
CAN BE OBTAINED IN NEW YORK AT
BRENTANO'S NEWS EMPORIUM. %
UNION SQUARE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

WHEN Senator CoNKLING said that the
people Of Louisiana had been rocked by dis
sensions and discord until they were sea-sick,
he made a very pretty figure of speech.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18
HiTRBOKA7..

John A. W. Nirlsels, L.. g. ", In y r',i-a ~
tho Impartial
Mrs. &c. Hewsun, ur Nrw Buri,, line ruunls
at the Arlington.
Iucius C. Ashley, Mt Npw TufiS, In D rurst
OF the Arlington.
CAPT. FarquhHr, OF InelHnR, In iaunitnllsb
at tho Arlington.
Mrs. Frunk Howe, of Epw Turk ,fs stunning
nj the Arlington.
Mr.. and Mrs. r.. r. rhstR, If Cliiiuarn, mn
guests of the Arlington.
wickiiffc Preston, nj dIrsdinrtn, Ev., il.
stopping at sin Arlington. .
George W. Colin IND funiily, u. a. n, ar
stopping ut thu 1uIlurial.
Or. A. M. Bruun md fanily, uif WV Yurt
have parlors nj tim Arlington.
Wackeen Miller Belarted y Buin nj s,mrf
monts Mt Mrs. RivoB ynstuIiiuy.
Lew T. Smith und A. OalawdIl, nj Emliats
are quurturnd nj tie ArImrtn.
Col. md Mrs. III. "A. Baiihutt., nH n.uuff-,
Conn.,, nre sojourning ut tim Arlington
Francis Morgan md n. u. 1,svis, aiT dln
cage, arc Registered nj tim Arlington.
The DUKE of Mundhnatur mus imnn nrui,, d,
Knight oommundar dftm c,riiur ur:st R,as-uE
Queen Victoria Ia rzpents1 tn u,nm tim Gsn
chester Town Hall rume tim In ms,y On nrm
The death IA announced nj Etmurtnn. In MI
eighty eighth yuur, uf ,tie vsnrrlliilr niunu
Thorp for nosrly furty yuur ArtiibisiIup al lsrl
tol, England.
Tho appointment of Mr.. Mirlnr, q. e.
tho vacant RAILWAY rommisainrIarann urpmury n
havc suued tho dispute i,atwsun nlurl l,ruaum.
hold and I.urd Cairns.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-18

To BRAND boy publicly by erpelling him
from school is wrong which can never be
undone.