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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13
The Proposed National Democratic
Conventfon.


The proposition made by leading Demo-
Gratis to hold national convention in Wash-
ington on the 18th of February is q very un-
wise one, and we are glad to learn that Mr..
Hewitt opposes the mischievous scheme. 1t
is uncomfortable to be threatened with an in
fiux of one hundred thousand unarmed citizens,
who design watching the electoral count in the
interests of Mr.. Tflden. But national con-
vention, without mentioning the arms, is far
worse and of q more dangerous import. Any
unusual gathering in Washington before the
adjustment of the Presidential question has
been obtained will DE unfortunate, and espe-
cially gathering on the 14th day of Feb
ruary for the purpose of influencing the count,
as is the object Of the proposed Demo-
cratic convention. If the Democracy at
tempt by this demonstration of brute force
to become directing agency for the purpose
of controlling by intimidation and menace the
action of Congress in the electoral count, 1t
will be the means of arousing the Republican
party against the bull-dozing scheme, and
there will be two hundred thousand unarmed
loyal sovereign citizens here upon that impor-
tant occasion to counteract their vicious iniu-
ence. All intelligent persons can therefore
see how dangerous such movement on the
part of the Democracy would be to the peace
full interests of Washington and the country.
a monster gathering here of the determined
and hot-hsaded adberents of both parties can
only result in great injury to the liberty and
safety of the Republic. Both parties have
able men in the National Legislature, and the
Presidential question must be settled by them,
without influence from outside elements. In
reference in this affair can only come from a
mobocracy, for the intelligent and peace-desir-
ing people of the nation will not participate in
the mischievous scheme, except as conservs-
tors of the public peace and defenders of their
constitutional rights.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13
:;::::::::::::;::JANUARY Ii, is7.
NO CHA RGE A..
The w.rIike Preparations.

The wsrlike preparations being actively
prosecuted by the Republicans Of Pennsylva-
mia and the Democrats Of Indiana are calcu-
lated to he anything but reassuring TO the
public mind. These movements are not 90
foolish as they are dangerous, for any meas
ures of s warlike tendency can only augment
strife and incite turmoil. The regular army
Of the United States is Of sufficient strength
to crush revolution and crack the shell of any
instruction tn at may be attempted by inju-
dicious and malicious men. The report that
Gov. Williams, of Indiana, has sent his agents
through the State for the purpose Of enlisting
men in the State militia, whose legions are to
march on to Washington to force the inaugu-
ration Of Mr.. Tilden, is, we hope, without
foundation in fact or probability. We say the
same thing respecting the reported action of
the Pennsylvania Legislature.
Such means as these are absolutely uncalled
for and reprehensible. This nation is not
Janus and let mad and deya Eating fratricidal
war stalk abroad in the land. We have
debt piled mountain high upon us. It is
enough and as much as we can bear for hun
dred years to come. We have sadness and
deep-rooted SORROW enough in the green graves
which ridge the verdsut fields of Arlington.
We have pangs and thrills Of horror enough
In the thought of the vhitened head boards
which rise from the soil Of Anderssnville,
where our brave heroes sleep who were starved
to death or shot upon the dead line. We
have memories enough Of war In the hallowed
associations OF the fercest battles ever
fought by the human race, which are now COM
nemorated In the splendid monument that
towers high into the heavens at Gettysburg.
We have had enough Of these scenes Of strife
and ruin and sadness. We must close the
door against anything more Of this kind.
In times Of peace 1t is said that We should
prepare for war. On the contrary, in times of
peace we should make peace more assured by
using wisdom and craftsmanship in the man
agement Of our national affairs. The regular
army will take care of all attempted mob
violence. Pennsylvania and Indiana may rest
assured Of this.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13
The DueIl0.

It is singular fact In the history of the
world that while there has been an even pace
between the march of time and the advance of
the agencies of peace, resulting in q universal
aspiration for the substitution of arbitration
for arms in the adjustment of difficulties be-
tween nations, there has been no progress at
all in the work of peaceably compromising
personal differences. While all mankind in
the mass unite in efforts to accomplish this
humane purpose in respect of the affairs Of
States and peoples, each unit of the great
family, when affected in his own person by
the tsunt of envy, the faint Of insult or the
touch Of provocation in any form, speedily
abandoDs the moral teachings he has aided In
disseminating, and claims the privilege of an
appeal to arms, demanding the salts
faction ''usual among gentlemen" Those
who have been foremost as ministers of peace
will themselves declare war on their own pri-
Tate account when "affronted" with as much
alacrity as the best knight Of the days Of
chivalry, ssseverating that "as q gentleman"
there is no recourse but this-no other pos
sible means Of retaining standing Of respect
ability.
Public opinion, that Janus-faced censor, is
responsible for what of mischief of this sort
comes TO society. 1t has two outlooks and
two aspects. In one direction It condemns all
violence, and enjoins peace; this on the sur
face for the general observation. The other
way 1t prompts resentment and justices the
spirit of revenge. 1t has one code of laws for
open PRONUNCIATION, and another Of dis
avowed, selfdenied sentiment, which II Il does
not demand, is swift to approve the practice
of dueling. And this is why we never have
been emancipaIed from the thrsldom Of ma
ture, as nations, States and societies. What
In every mans opinion is sound morals for
public PRONUNCIATION is wholly insufficient In
practice to meet the requirements of private
occasions, and as society is composed of in
diyiduals, and States and nations of societies,
Il is readily seen how It happens that there
"a 4 private sentiment which overrides what
"a voted before the eyes of the world a.
apubiic opinion" in all matters appertaining
to The settlement OF hostile accounts between
gentlemen. Nor does 1t affect the question
that the whole structure of public morals is
sapped and undermined by this smothered
sanction of personal misdoing. 1t does not
matter that one duel among gentlemen" Will
have the effect to produce hundred or thou
sand alterations between parties not gentle
men. resulting, perhaps, In murder Of the
..,,,,.r Grade. and In the increased activity of
az. s-;rin.I authorities. It does not matter
Eat society itself is corrupted and degeasrated
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13
Mr. Wilson On the Count.

The Hon. J. r. Wilson publishes q very
able and interesting article In the Burlington
Hdekeys on counting the electoral vote. BE
calls attention to the fact that our fathers in
framing the Constitution conferred upon Con-
gress the extraordinary power Of electing the
President and Vice President-the former BY
the House and the latter by the Senste-when
the Electoral Colleges had failed to elect,
but that they did not intend to invest the two
Houses with the greater power of rejecting
the votes of the respective States as their
wbims and fancies might dictate, and thereby
create contingency which alone gives them
the right to elect President and Vice Presi-
dent. Such power as this invested In Con-
gress would endanger the Republic and vir-
tually nullify the will of the people ex-
pressed at the ballot box, for it would give
the two Houses perpetual and absolute power
to control the executive department Of the
Government. The trainers of the Constitu-
ton lsbored to avert such thing. They es-
tsblished the Electoral Colleges to avert It,
for when they have performed their functions
the duties of the electors arg at An end, max
ing the decision final except in case of .
tie, when the House 10 to decide. The entire
structure of the Constitution clearly demon
strstes that the power vested In Congress of
electing the President and Vice President was
not intended to be exercised except In the
special contingency Of failure to elect. In
regard to the powers Of the Senate or House,
concuIrently or otherwise, 10 reject the votes
of any of the States, Mr.. Wilson says: ITO
what dread result would the nation be
brought If that body, by Its, mere objection to
the counting of the electoral votes returned
by the electors Of any State or States, could
prevent an election BY the Electoral Col
lege, and thereby gather to itself the power
to elect the Presidents Of the Republici Tho
Constitution contains no such wicked con-
trivance as this. A majority of the votes re-
turned by the electors, and opened and
counted by the President of the Senate, elects
President of the United States, and nothing
but the absence of a.majority declared by
this method can confer upon the House Of
Representatives the power to elect Presi-
dent"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

THE Medieo Legal Society has announced Is
its private and learned opinion that children be-
tween four and six years Of age should not be
sent to public schools, and that the attendance
for children between six and eight be limited to
three hours per diem, with suitable intermis-
sions. The society herein shows wisdom quite ~
commanding as that of Solomon. What 10 the
use of sending a four-ysar-old baby to schoolf
1t is simply changing educational Institutions
into nurseries. 1t is . saving botheration to
parents, but hard the public schools and little
opes
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13
REPUBLICAN,. SATURDAY

Liverpool. Taking these things into considers
tion 1t lie evident that Mr. Bennett 10 the shining
mark for the shafts Of rumor just now. Every
thing is contradictory respecting his where's
bouts and his physical and mental condition. 1t
is claimed by some that May'sstund Y sesious
that Bennett has fed the q1ptrt. 20 the
severe penalty of the isw hich wpsAA o in
ficted in case of the death - his No.. There
sre some, s1so, who claim Ut BennsNsEas So
vereIy wSsndsd. snd4 now Wing i A1knserous
condition 81 sShrI&Aouse Dsiale The
prostitutes are, hevsv.r, 81 Msy 4 secreted
In BaltimSrs, with blight nesh fSd in his
wres.lips wa the Baechaeaiian CD 4 pslvsts
chamber q NE Union Clubhouse,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

p THE LOYAL people Of the country are telling
the Republican leaders plainly enough that they
want no weakening IN the stand taken for the
Constitution and the forms Of law. They demand
that the old constitutional mode Of counting the
electoral vote Ii the only proper one, and that
there must be no acquieseencs In the conspiracy
Of the Democrats to secure . compromise. The
people know their rights, and will have them .
all hazards,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

TIE boosted economy Of the Democratic House
last winter is fading away before the present
food of deficiency bills. Tho smolnt Of bills
sent in this session 10 over two millions and .
half Of dollars These are absolutely necessary
for the Government expenditures in the Treas
ury, War, Navy and Interior Dspsrtmsnts. :
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

WITH GOLD below six per cont. and rapidly
growing foreign trade the country ought to DO
very near the hard pan Of . safe commercial
basis. The only thing needed now IL confidence
and sufncient enterprise to absorb unemployed
labor. This confidence viii be secured BY the
psacssbls Inauguration Of Hayes, which act will
undoubtedly command the approval Of public
oDiniop .
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

THE appointment Of the Hon. Stewart L.
woodiord to be United States district attorney
for the Southern district of New York will be re-
eeived with great satisfaction BY the citizens Of
the Empire State. Mr.. Weodford is Q lawyer Of
great ability, and gentleman Of integrity and
many acconplishmepts. ~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

II THE Democratic party claims more than one
hundred and eighty -four electoral votes for TIL
den it is claim based upon IN attempted theft
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

GIVE the Republicans constitutional count,
and It win bang the osuse Of the Democracy into
srniI
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

TIE Democrats never fight except in an effort
to conceal fraud and corruption. They howl
madly over the temporary success ofthe Nichols
government, ts.,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

IT %oULp have been IN interesting thing for
the country II the old Commodore had LEFT 1t9s, :
ooo.o0e Of his bonanEs for educational purposes
instead Of to the legateeh who are disposed to
sQuabble about the matter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13
Not . Un.uimous Report.

The report Is still heralded through the
Democratic press Of the country that Con-
gresham Grape denounces the Eliza Pink
ston story as fraud, and that he says the re-
port of the Louisiana committees wiz be
unanimous. Mr.. Grape has never denounced
the Pinkston story as fraud, neither has he
said that the report will be unanimous. On
the contrary, from the evidence which he
secured while South he is convinced that the
Returning Board acted honestly and fairly,
and that other districts or parishes should
have been, In justice to the voters of the Com
monwealth, thrown out. Unanimous reports
will neither be made by the Louisiana nor
Florida committee, as the testimony taken by
both strongly supports the Returning Boards
in their decisions. However, were the Demo-
Gratis inclined to be fair and honest the reports
might be unanimously in favor Of the action
Of the respective boards.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

CoNaRrssnAs MAIsH. of Pa, is displaying the
qualities Of patriot and statesman IN dealing
with the perplexing question Of counting the
electoral vote. sa.d. "a
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

TIE Cincinnati Enquirer before Mr. Tilden's
nomination at St. Louis called that gentleman
thief, perJurer, robber and criminal. Three
weeks after he was nominated the Enquirer sold
itself out to the man whom It pronounced . thief
and villain. The amount paid for this sheet Is
estimated at t2o,ooo, and the editors who were
vilely abusing Mr.. Tildsn before the money was
paid are extolling him to the heavens now. A
quick bargain and cheap sale.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

Mr. PuRnAr, of Florida, emphaticslly denies
the report that he believes his State gays Tilden
majority. Nowthe inventors Of political Action
may tr- again. 4
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

ONE OF the detective witnesses announced yes-
terday before the Police Investigating Commit
tee as his private and learned opinion that the
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, commenced the attack
upon the gamblers for the purpose of increasing
Its circulation. He Is correct In . measure. The
REPUBLICAN desired to increase its circulation
among the better class Of the community, and we
knew that striking the infamous fraternity Of
robbers and their allies would do that very things
1t has done it. 1t has crushed the gamblers, won
the sympathy of the honest and respectable peo-
pie, and We propose to keep that sympathy by
keeping these Infamous dens closed in the future.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

Mr.. HENRY wArrKRsoH has not changed his
views respecting the presence Of one hundred
thousand unarmed lambs in the city Of Washing
ton on the 1ith OF next month. He claims that
their presence is absolutely necessary for the
election of Mr. Ttlden,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

ANOTHER DAHoxxr revolution is Just reported.
The whydahomians are ready to dethroas their
king under the protection Of the British forces.
AMER he Is dethroued they will probably apply
to him the fate of Charles Of England or Louis
XVI of Frarce - e..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

The hop at the Palace hotel, San Francisco,
last evening, though largely attended, was OF.
ceedingly select The evening passed of to the
complete pleasure Of all. The programme In
cluded twelve Dances the music being by Bslleu.
berg's band. Among those present were Admiral
nephew Of President Mcmahon, Of France; Baron
Schilippentach, M. Vladimir Weletsky, Russian
llA5 O'Clock IN sxosllent supper, praxided BY the
host, Mr.. Warren Leland, was served, which
being eomplst:d, dancing aas rssumsd and kept
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

=rHr Nieholl. Of Nsy orl.asl seem 70 P,et.sd
in the State house.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

AN HONEST count and the pesoefal inaugura.
tion of the duly elected candidate is what Gen.
Grant is determined the people shall have, not
withstanding Henry Watterson's one hundred
thousand unarmed lambs who propose to march
on Washington. o
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13
At Last,

The newspapsrs have got even with Sergeant
Bates. intoxicated BY his fame as nag.bearsr
this eccentric humbug tried to get in Is reaper
ct the Centennial harvest, but all his endsavors
only LEFT him worse %, and he returned to his
Illinois homo bereft Of . hne silver watch given
HIN IN England, . nag and considerable jewelry,
which 9 hard hearted hfladSlphis landlord kept
e security for his unpaid board-bill. His pedss.
got him good living and not . few
wife and ave small children, 10 living near Obi
caeo In abjset poverty and actually An object Of
public charity. We need not point the moral.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

RuHoRs are plentiful astO the Whereabouts of
James Gordon Bennett. Some say that yester-
day he was privately married to Miss May and
secretly embarked from Philadelphia for Europe.
Others say that he started ACROSS the ocean on
Wednesday. accompanied by May and sill those
who witnessed the duel Another rumor has IL
that he is now stopping with the poet LongfeIlow
In Boston, from which port he VIII ssu ta-day for
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

Tia ssather reports furnished ~ to-daV indi-
cates falling, temporarily, Jotloped By riding bar
ometer, colder, tcinds shifting westerly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13
MARIHrs HALL,
z STREET. BETWEEN NINTH AND TENTH.

For rent, the shove beautiful edince, delightfully."-
situated in the centre OF the city, and II accessible
by all the lines Of city cars.
AS A BALLROOM
It surpasses In elegance and general convenience an
others In the city.
As A MUSIC AND CONCERT HALL,
and for
LECTURES, PARTIES AND WEDDINGS,
Ills wonderfully perfect In acoustics, and affords
elegant accommodation for eight hundred persons.
e GREAT REDUCTION IN THE RENTAL
has been made. 80
The hall 10 open daily for inspection. For terms
hall. L. &. AARINI.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13
New Publications..

''TBR FAITH OF Our FATHERS" By Right Rev.
James Gibbons, d. D. For sale BY ID. A. Bros
nahan, e26 @ street northwest.
"A MAD WORLD AHp ITS INHABITANre." By
Julius Chsmbers. Published BY ID. Appleton &
Co., New York For sale BY Mohun Bros.
.TNvENTIoNAL GEOMETRY" By william q.
Spencer. Published BY D. Appleton b 90. For
sale BY Mohun Bros
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

The citizens Of New Orleans love excitement
and thsy manage to have plenty oft. As soea
n the present trouble subsidies they will have 70
3 thilkiLg Of Preparations for celebrating
Hardi 0ras.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

In Few weeks 1t will be "Owe for st. Vslen-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13

WASTID-ln Washington, February IA, 1877,
by Messrs. Wsttsrson, hewitt Co., Managers
and Proprietors Of the Democratic Party, 1O0, 900
Roughs, Blscklegs and Cutthroats, to exercise .
salutary influence in obtaining Q satisfactory
count of the electoral vote, and to prove to the
world that this is exclusively white mans gov
ernment. The respondents should be unarmed.
brace Of pistols and 9 bowie knife, luxufies
used in converting negroes to vote the Demo
cratic ticket in the Southern States, are not ex-
pected to be omitted by those interested in earry
ing out the above enterprise. Bashwhacksrs and
Copperhsads of the Lost Cause It is expected
should be specially interested In this holy cru.
SADIE,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13
FORTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.

SECOND SESSION.
FRIDAY, January IA is,T
Senate.s y ~
The Senate was called To order BY the Presi-
dent pro tempore, and prayer Was offered by the
chaplain. Only seven Senators present
BLLs, PETITIONS, Brcs &
were presented and referred - follows:
The CHAIR laid before thu Ssnste : conuNn1-
request frSa fhe oonrkl 6lnsst - So
asking for <hs esfAblishns1t - oeuzts e 5a11t(
in that Isssnry, ordersd = e praasd M
laid on thstsbls. . 8 ~. -
IxAcIApLH sorurror OF TIN rIxarprx1TI&
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-13
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BUSINESS CHANCES.

CMALL FARM WANTED-A COUPLE OF
- Houses to exchange for Q good small Farm.
d, II. WARNER q CO.,
isl3-St No. sl6 street.u
ENOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-s5 ACRES IN
Il MONTGOMERY comfy, Nd, miles from the city,
and about quarter Of I mile from Linden, station
on the Metropolitan railroad. Land Of Ane Suaifys
sep1 OH Seventn streek