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National Republican., 1877-08-04

ference with the freedom of elections can
take place upon his part.
The Democracy Of Mississippi in the
most clear and unequivocal terms declare
themselves in favor Of making no discrimi-
nation on account Of race, color, previous
condition Of servitude or birth place. This
declaration pledges the party to give colorcd
men all their constitutional rights, and
guarantees TO every American citizen the
same rights and privileges in that State with
native Mississippians. The Democracy OF
that State having thus solemnly pledged
themselves to protect the rights Of all classes,
we arc willing to take them at their word.
The platform Furthermore states the true
principles Of civil service reform in very
concise terms. II demands strict adhcr-
cnCe in the selection of public agents 10 the
time-honored JEFFERsONIAS standnrd-"is
he honest, is he capable, is he true to the
Constitution?" The application of this
principle to the selection OF the local officers
OF that State will tend TO obliterate political
animosities, and to unite all good citizens
in the work of rcomoting measures calcu-
lated to advance the material interests Of
that Commonwealth.
The platform iavOrs the sound principle
that all internal improvements Of national
importance should be made by the general
Government, and therefore asks that aid may
be given to the Southern Pacific railroad
and that the United States shall rebuild
and keep In repair the lcyecs of the MisSis-
sippi river. This plank, like all the Others
in the platform, is in strict accord with the
well-understood views of President HAYES
In short, we do not see any doctrines in this
platform which would prevent IT from being
adopted as u true exposition of the princi-
pies upon which Mr.. HAYES is now admin
istering the Government We accept it as
a proof that the people of Mississippi have
accepted the situation in good faith, and
that heneclorth the rights OF all classes of
citizens will he held sacred.
National Republican., 1877-08-04
An INTERESTING CASE

A short time ago THE REPUBLICAN took
the ground that the interests OF evil service
reform would be promoted by giving the
public access to all recommendations for
appointments to Office in the several De-
pnrtments of the Government. We
claimed that such rule would protect the
appointing power from being imposed upon
by Recommendations in favor of unworthy
persons, as it would make people careful
about whom they should recommend il
they knew in advance that all such papers
would be open to the inspection of repre-
sentativcs Of the press.
This subject has now become one Of spe-
cial interest, owing TO the fact that the San
Francisco Chronicle was lately refused certi-
fed copies of letters of recommendation
written by senator SARGENT, OF California
on behalf of certain officials in that State
The full particulars of this interesting case
will he found elsewhere IN this paper, from
which it will appear that Attorney General
DEvESs has decided that such papers can
not be inspected or copied in any case un-
less the applicant appears himself to have
been directly Affected by the writing or let
ter OF which he demands copy.
The question presented by the application
of the San Francisco Chronicle is purely u
legal one. The opinion, therefore, oil so
eminent a lawyer as Judge DEvESs is en-
titled to great respect, although his reason
ing docs not seem 10 us to be in all re-
spects satisfactory. We cannot understand
for example, why the mere Inconvenience
Of searching for papers should be considered
in determining whether the proprietor OF
the san Francisco Chronicle is entitled to
copies Of those papers TO enable him to de-
iend his character and property.
But admitting that the law is correctly
laid down by Judge DEvBSs, all difficult,
could he avoided as to future eases by
adopting the rule advocated by THE REPU 3
LICAN that all applications and recommended
tons for office shall hereafter he received
with the express understanding that the,
shall be subject to public inspection. VI
do not believe that the civil service can b
thoroughly reformed until the seal OF sc
crccy Is removed from all recommendation
for office
National Republican., 1877-08-04

IT WILL be seen from our court report that
Judge Humphreys has Internationally dis
charged C. s. BELL, who was in custody under
a rcquisition from the Governor Of Texas upon
a charge Of murder. In our judgment. this
action upon the part Of Judge Humphreys Is
exceedingly reprchensiblc. But one question
could properly be considered by the Court, and
that was as to tho regularity of the requisi-
tion Of tho Governor of Texas 1t docs not
appear but that TINT document was in all re-
spccts regular. The facts stated by BELL in
his petition for the writ Of habrai corpus were
only matters of defense upon histrial In Texas,
and Judge Humphreys had no right to in
guirc into them here. Nor had the character
of CuSNiNauAM anything to do with the
question before tho Court, which was simply
whether the rcquisition of the Governor Of
Texas was in conformity with the provisions
Of law. The proceeding seems to be, upon the
facts presented, simply disgracoful.
National Republican., 1877-08-04
THE MISSISSIPPI DEMOCRATIC PLAT
FORM

At the Democratic convention OF the
State Of Mississippi, held al Jackson this
week, Senator LAMAR made speech, in
which he warmly indorsed the policy Of
President HAYES 30 far as IL affected the
South. Mr. LAMAR deserves the warmest
commendation for his manly and patriotic
course. His speech was well received, and
demonstrates the fact that no real cause for
differences between the North and the
South any longer exist.
We are confirmed in this opinion by an
examination Of the platform of principles
adopted by the Democratic convention
which Mr.. LAMAR addressed. We find no
declarations in IT to which any patriotic
citizen cannot subscribe. 1t avows fidelity
to tho Constitution of the United States,
home rule and the preservation of State
governments Tho President has approved
this plank in his administration Of the
Government which has practically illus
trated the true Interpretation Of the Consti-
tuition as TO the legal limitations of the
powers OF tho General Government His
wise and prudent action in response TO the
late calls for troops has met with universal
approval, and the precedents he has estab-
lished will, no doubt, hencoforth become
the settled policy OF the Government The
Presidents practical recognition Of the re-
served and guaranteed rights of the States
has quietly and etiectually disposed Of this
subject and placed II beyond further dis
pute.
The platform uext demands that there
shall bo no interference by military power
with tho freedom of elections, and with the
civil and political rights OF citizens Of the
United States. This proposition is one oi
the fundamental principles upon which free
government rests, and must meet the ueIrty
approval Of all good citizens President
HiYEs has already approved :his doctrine.
and undeT the rules he ias adopted Ior Ms
guidance 10 the use Vi tn array, u" inl~i.
National Republican., 1877-08-04

organized under authority Of State laws. I'm
der this system the land owners In each county
of State associate for the development of un-
improved land. They sell to the company
this land on mortgage at three per cent. In
tcrest. The clearing laying out In small
farms Of ten or twcnty acres, erecting neces.
sary buildings will require quite a force Of
employees, aud the farms can be rented for
say $50 year, returning five or six per cont.
Besides, the companies may work improved
land on shares. This system could very woll
be tried In q State like Virginia, in which
there arc large quantities Of land in the mar.
ket for sale.
National Republican., 1877-08-04
New York Politics.

From the Pittsburs Commercial Gazette;
Tho runiored early return of Senator Conk-
ling irom Europe has q significance Just now.
There ts fierce triangular contest within the ranks
Of the Republican party In New York, which may
affect the prospects Of the Senator TO his rcelec
ton TO the United States Senate. Surveyor Cornell
loa's Conkling's frieris, aud they are at work to
secure the nomination of snch Senators as will be
mtthnil TO his interests. Ex-Governor Morgan and
weed represent thc second combination. and Scna-
tor fentpn runs the third Fenton has managed
IN make fair weather at wnshingtnn and 80 Is q
power once more. In reference To tho prospects
OF the election OF Sew orS In the several districts
consultation was lately held by the friends Of
toukling aud AFTER n careful examination OF the
chances and prospects In the several districts they
came To the conclusion that the Republicans would
have one majority In the next Senate. In doing
this they give up the First district represented IN
the last Senate by Mr.. Prince, but claim one each
IN the New York, tho Albany, the Eric and the
Stcubcn districts. They thus count upon ono ma
oriiy In the senate and propose that all these Re
publchnS shall he Conklrg men. The senator has
Il very unusual stake In this venture, as he Is not
without hotc that he make the Presidential nom
inatiDn next term
National Republican., 1877-08-04
LOOK 70 TIE PRESIDENT.

II should be remembered that Mr.
HAYES was elected Governor of Ohio in
ISIS upon the platform Of resumption. 1t
was n light for the maintenance of the ma
tiOnal credit ard for honest money, and Mr..
HAYES won the battle. Hence he is COM
pletely identified with the policy of resump-
,ion in 1873. His reputation lor Gimness
and integrity is too well established for the
country to have any fears that he will ever
take any step backward in regard to this
subject. The waves OF cxpedicncy will
beat in vain upon the rock OF his irmness
integrity and idelity TO principle.
National Republican., 1877-08-04
Let the Rioters be Punished
From the St Louis gloi,.- Demo.rat.

There is no use in hoping that such outrages
will not be rpcacd II we plainly tell their perpe-
traitors that they count on immunity under any
circumstances. The penalty for destroying the
property OF o railroad should lie as severe the
penalty for destroying any other kind Of property:
the oiicnse lies somewhere between trespass with
damage and highway robbery or burglary, and II
sno mitigation OF the Ocnsc that II Is done In open
defiance Of the authorities. The violence of mob
IL merely an nl,gravation Of the violence Of a
single disturbcr aud a lcniency which might be
justified In the Of the individual Is not to be
thought Of when Il would be understood to be die
tatcd by fear. We would not strain title Of the
Nv nor abuse IT, least nti,e under any provo
cation, but would enforce 1t fairly and the clrcum-
stances are such that fair but firm enforcement
Of the law Is the only safeguard We can have
against the speedy repetition u such outragcs
have Just shocked and alarmed nhe whole country,
National Republican., 1877-08-04
Awise and Timely Proposition.

The Bureau Of Agriculture could easily be
made to undertake tho duties Of, bureau Of in
dusiry. At present the functions Of that Depart
mcnt are comparatively Insignificant, and II would
gladly welcome additional responsibility. Con-
gree under the power Ia establish and maintain
pyst rblds and tn regulate commerce between the
Statcs has rcsrryci force mt yet exercised, aud
under which 4 may exert an authority over all
national highways of trade. Railroads running
through different States are under different laws.
and strike along the line may be dealt with in
one state cncrgvicaliy, IN another icebly. A
blockade In Illinois for a few days would damage
the entire sehhnar As sCcn IN tho late strike. the
question Of fbUd or famine at once became urgent.
National Republican., 1877-08-04
Comnsree.

Commerce.
BALTIMORE. August a-Cotion quiet and easier;
mldiing, ilSntlrEc.
Flour quiet Howard street and Western super,
sidlse do. extra, S5esI; do. family .sjnsa other
grades unchanged. Wheat steady, firm and quiet;
southcrn red. goo to prime soGriaE do amber u 81
eolst do white stSlal.sh PENNSYLVANIA red, isosD
l.5E No2 Western winter red. t'.'ist. o. t0i{f i.4
do. September. st.Bi. Corn .ern quiet and
steady: Western quiet and EN-. s--IOuthern white,
&c; do. yellow, she: Wc-tern sIa.sd. spot. 6i1c-
August, GnIG; september, Dtc: stesiller ssSc. Oats
quiet southern prime. new, f2lntb.: Western white.
old. iisnt5c.; do miyed. +lditc; Pennsylvpnia old
". RYE Tuiet ~ 6isedsc Hay dull Maryland and
Pennsylvnna sHiD6slit1. Provisions firm aud un.
changed. Butter unchanged. PETROLEUM duil; crude.
IhegIilts rehnel, none offering Coffee unchanged.
Whisky quiet at sl.lA
Rscepts-Four a.sO barrels wheat e.Jo bushels;
corn On bushels; oats 1890 bushels; rye so bush.
bushels.
NEw York. August Flour dull; lower to sell;
perine State md Western, Si0soag extra do, s6tD
GIA southern -four g,Ece superine, ss.JfpSoe poor
To choice shipping. sSG4Ia wheat steady; common
nm iniertOr, s5Ofuib1: red o. Isf5l No. amber,
sLSg No. amber, August, si. 10 bid.
National Republican., 1877-08-04
The Future Course OF the President.
From the Philnhelnhln Evening nIlletln

There is hops for Mr. Hayes. Since he has
bocn President lie has shown decided aptitude for
learning things that he did not know before he
became President, aud he has grown in stH'cmam-
ship az hc has grown In knowledge OF the real
duties and responsibilities Of the Presidential office
Now that he has nothing more to fear In the way
Of his old party friends of Ohio going back on him
he may be expected 10 address himself with greater
energy and determination than ever to the carry
ing out in good faith Of the reform programme he
has outlined and u the formation of resolution
TO, In the future, stand nrmly by his cOlOrs an
opponent Of reputation and initiation, no matter
in what insidious shapes they may present them
selves.
National Republican., 1877-08-04
TRAVELERs' GUIDE.
r. II. TICKET OFFICE.

UNIVERSAL II. r. TICKET OFFICE.
nALRoAp J e from y S2psSs
TSssts s good Till used Baggage chSGssa he .h59pEh
mhfiEy9 hfiE9 aa Pennsylvania AVENUE, shoe noe store
1877 GREAT 1877
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE
To THE NORTH. WET, AND soUTHwEsE
DOUBLE TRACK, STEEL RAILS.
SPLENDID seENEEn; MEN, NSfAeNrfionNT EaurR
TRAINS LEAVE %lsiiiSGFas, SgtS & }s rom Depot, cor
For nfa psSfs Gs sH n% shp he west ioic a. M daily with
Pnrlcr Car to pltsburg and sleeping G ,s5s r,, fom
$40 p m. daily, with paiacs Car 70 Chicago.
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RA1LROAn
and the North, Esi !. m daily eScep, sunday,
F% G S uIs To wssS SastS fSSfVs H&laaz %
Haven, Elmira, and Watkins. al 1910 a M daily
For NSSsY NST Yors sR's and the East s p M daily, with
R,lacc Cars attached; Limiisd Express Ihn g pm
y Dolly; y;m sasem Sunday sunday with Stepping Cars ircm
For PniiaaepnIs sss ana i;sc ., m. daily esesp,
as ppss Us ssa y m. aaiis essepi II sunday $ ''e' r
AccommGdaion ior BalilmOrc, 60 a m. and top
For Popes creeE Line. Gso q M and 40 p. m. dsIly
For knnapoIs, go a m. and 40 .. M daiiy e,cep
Sunday.
As2 HsS WSss RAI
TON RAii.BoAD1
For Alexandria, !, s. eIe TO- II a. m, La t0, SAT
For ain % sootn % Via ics9and non iss Is anu M daly as p
TRANS nv dsy isays 'SffsR xfsRRSra saS r Washington, sla
n, sio % % IN m Nj Il 4 a 40 g ND p IN m.
moSntion. san be precsirsS Il The Sa,ce- nortSss
northess. corner o. sisiI street ave-
fs ssss s"iss q Sss sSo
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sA1i5Har INV HffSE EiSE RSSSEH SsB sidHf %SS SSurr
NORTH. wnsr, NORTHWEST AMI sEyrTxy5S =;
| LEAVE wAsuIsaros.
t5n n M, Baltimore and wny stations. y
Dss ws no sdps Bss.esn & ssIns ans s
% Il ISs ssss ssnas ssse and
az nm m fsd%Gss stis,suis ESss wncheer H.ssn
, Srw &, 9sss Sa,k .s sSns boston and Ba
. .SoS a m. Bal,mor. and way stations, on sund.l
'GSss'ss Iss M. Il Sa!!linSssc H!RsSs:s Sspss.. - ,
.i$D :. m, NV York and Philadelphia Exprc.
On sunday II h.ls%Ssc only stopping as all stations
SS = N, Rai!ImoTs and way stations
ss 3 m.. n f. % of Rosss S Fredsricts Hsssf.sowpw-
chester, and way stations.
| SEQ p. M, Ialtn, Annapolis and way stations.
| *6p d, M, Philadelphia, Norfolk and BalttnSofe
express Passsnyers for Norfolk taken In ~
cars direct 10 bosk
snS Fl SssssS And s.s.S cSss. ss. express W.
| sT.p y. m, baltimore express
| sT'l' D. M. baltimore and wnv stations
sep. m, Point Of Rocks and way stations Mctso
potsn Branch
siGfe o. m. New York. Philadelphia and BatmoFs
frsins marked daily; other trains daily e1cep. sun
day. myltu
National Republican., 1877-08-04

THE REPUBLICANS Of Ohio did credit to
themselves hy nominating Hon. FREDERICK
NOGELER. OF Cincinnati, ss their Candidate for
Lieutenant Governor. lie Is q learned lawyer
and nm accomplished scholar, aud is repre-
sentative man Of the German population Of his
city, and his name. therefore, will add great
strength to the ticket. L. IS now only Ques-
tion as TO how large The Republican majority
In Ohio will be.
National Republican., 1877-08-04

ris about time 10 abolish the 'ormality Of
reading the riot act to rioters. 1t nevsr has
the effect OF dispensing thpm; on the contrary. IL
generally gives them a chIunc to rally their
forces ST. as to he better prepared foi acts Of
violence. These people always know we'll
enough that they are violating the law with.
out having the statute read to them. People
must be taught that il they do not want to
run the risk Of boing killed they must keep
out Of all unlawful assemblies
National Republican., 1877-08-04
ALL SHADES OF OPINION.

7Ae m5ioined editorial sriraots from prou,i-
nent American newspapers, irrespective Of party
are published just as any other ners items, solely
for The Information Of our readers. Our oton
opinions and riers win usual, b expressed only
IN our editorial coinHns.
National Republican., 1877-08-04
Ohio stands by the President.
From tho Cincinnati Gazetts

1t omphatcally indorsed the Administration,
without gencralizing or evading any Of the ques'
tions at issue, In that It did right II could not
have done less. There was no call for more
Hayes Is a Republican, lie Is true to the party
that elected him. lie aims to strengthen IT, Mis-.
takes he undoubtedly has made. and Il may be he
will make others, but whatever errors have been
committed are erron OF the head. He has meant
U do right from the beginning. He means 10 do
right to the end. and, believing In his honesty, the
people OF his own State propose 10 stand by him.
National Republican., 1877-08-04
A Southern View.

From tho Ralolah Ntwsi
The bloody shirt organs Of the North are now
taking a rest. aw.head-aud bloody bones edito-
rias on Southern lawloSsncSs" have suddenly
ceased to appear The Outrage mill" Is occupied
entirely with homemade grst.
National Republican., 1877-08-04
Acted Wisely,
From the New York Co,nmrrcIal Advertiser.

Ff0n The View YORK VolnncrclnI NdvertIscr:
Tho Ohio Republican convention acted
wisely and well In indnrsiny President Hayes and
his southern policy. The Endorsement was not as
emphatic as II should be-. Considering all things,
the President has reason to feel grateful New
York will do better The President must and
shall be sustained.
National Republican., 1877-08-04
What Dana Is willing to DO.

From the New York Evening Express
General Charles A. Dana would be willing
to run the country with an army of ten thousand
mon, and pay his expenses to boot. Old Fogy Sher.
man may rs well pack up his porimanteau and fol-
low 10. the poor Indian.
National Republican., 1877-08-04
A brooklyn View of the Ohio Platform.
from the lirnpkiyn E.yis-

The Ohio Republican convention was q COM
promise. The President Is neither sustained nor
opposed. lie Is given a certificate which a butler
might envy. but which suits man out Of a place
better than ono IN H. The silver dollar Is lndorsed,
commended and commanded, The labor question
Is handled with rn unusual aud dangerous dema-
gOgiSm Thcrc IN n set Off OF twaddlc to every
significant declaration in the platform.
National Republican., 1877-08-04
A Contradiction.

From the Raleigh IN. O. Observer
We boast that America is the granary of the
world, and that we can supply Its Inhabitants with
food and yet a hundred thousand OF our own
people are begging their bread. Something wrong
somewhere evidently
National Republican., 1877-08-04
In 1873.

From the Cleveland Leader
In 1875 the Democracy had to carry the
load OF a st. Gcghan. Now Il has a Bishop who IA
several grades lower than Saint
National Republican., 1877-08-04
John Bright Is Right
From the Philadelphia Press

From the FhIndeIphla PreSs.
John Bright is right in saying that without
protective tariff we would have no strikes. With
ont that protection to our industries the rioters
would all have been starved 10 death long ago.
National Republican., 1877-08-04

GES. SHERMAN estimates that the Southern
Pacific railroad would, If completed, save the
Government 5000 900 annually.
National Republican., 1877-08-04
Next Governor of virginia

From the Nashville Banner
It is claimed by the friends of Gen. Malone
that he leads now as the Democratic candidate for
Governor Of Virginia. aud Is almost certain 10 bc
elected.
National Republican., 1877-08-04
What Would Ii Ra2

From the Dubuque Telegraph;
What would capital be without laborP II
would be as barren as q mule. II Is labor that
m axes II productive.
National Republican., 1877-08-04

WHEN one million unemployed laborers pc
tition Congress to build tho Southern Pacific
railroad we will not hear much about sub
sidies
National Republican., 1877-08-04
Never Was n Mob.
Neve
From the Indlanapol

From the indianapolis Sentinel:
There was at no time a mob in indianapolis,
nor indeed, any thing that had the appearance Of
n mob Every time the assertion is made deliber-
ate Lie Is uttered.
National Republican., 1877-08-04
Goode for Speaker.

From the Dayton Journal
Goode, of the Norfolk district, believes that
after Randall Cox and tho Others have worried
each other TO death he will be made Speaker.
National Republican., 1877-08-04

OSE SERIOUS objection to the use Of militia
for suppressing riots is that they are composed
OF citizens who are actively engaged in busi.
ness. Hence. when they aIe called out in
large numbers, the business Of the country
suffers severely by reason of the Suspension Of
work rendered necessary by the absence Of in.
dispensable men from theiI POSTS. This makes
the employment of militia u very heavy ia <
upon the industrial interests Of the country.
This view Of the Gsse should ho considered In
discussing the relative merits Of regular troops
and militia.
National Republican., 1877-08-04

OSE Of the strong arguments IN favor ot tho
Southern Pacific railroad is that it will not
have a long limo Of snow sheds 10 keep up at an
enormous expense
National Republican., 1877-08-04

The Mississippi Democratic platform shows
bow completely obsolete the issues arc which
lately Iivided the Democratic and Republican
Iai,Its,
National Republican., 1877-08-04
PendIeton Not So Young,

Fiom the New York Trbunei
Mr.. George II. Pendleton Is reported to look
twenty years older now than he did a year ago
lie Is gray, and not so very careful In his appear
anCe
National Republican., 1877-08-04
His Cool Brain.
From the Philadelphia Press:

From the Philadelphia Press:
Tho cool brain and moral courage of Presi-
dent Hayes gave silent, yet most potent force to
the efforts OF the authorities IN suppress what
threatened TO become an insurrection.
National Republican., 1877-08-04

The Brooklyn Ar3us makes the very wise
and timely suggestion that u bureau Of indus
try should be added 10 the Department of
Agriculture, That Department Is as yet fal
from occupying the important position 1t
should have relative to :hs other branches Of
the Government, There are many subjects
which might very simultaneously ba tarEed
over to H. The interests which tho Commis
'ioncT Of Agriculture should have charge of
Lro so important that II that Department is
aver Organized u, completely Al 1t should BE-
u would properly elevate the COmmlsSo ership
70 ths dignity ui Cabinet office.