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The Two Ways OF Influencing the
Count.

There are two ways of influencing Congress
in counting the votes. One is by urging
through the intelligent and business elements
OF the country an amicable settlement Of the
matter according 10 the Constitution and ira
ditional powers of counting the votes. The
other is by bull-dozing. The former is the
mode adopted by the Republican party and
the latter that which the Democracy propose
to follow. One means tranquility and peace
full settlement of the intricate problem. The
other means a passionate consideration of the
great question at issue, and revolution in the
event of any but Democratic success in the
pending contest. The Republican party is
welding its peace weapons through the petit
lions pre- scented to the National Legislature by
the business and peace-hoping citizens of the
Republic, in which amicable settlement of the
present difficulties is earnestly urged. The
Bourbops are flourishing the weapons of strife
and sedition by haranCuing the masses with
ineendiary and passionate speeches, which only
tend to kindle a vicious party feeling and pro-
mote any but . judicial temper.
The Democratic party for twenty years has
been the disturbing element in American poll
tics. 1t has opposed every proposition that
has been made which tended to the advance
ment and interest of the common country.
The Northern faction Of this party has been
the devils handmade in his assault on the
National Government. 1t egged the South on
To war, and then aided them in the unrighteous
attempt to destroy national unity. 1t urged
the South to oppose reconstruction and the
exercise Of the franchise privileges conferred
on the blacks. 1t advanced the idea of the
White-Line policy, and promoted its prosecu-
ton by every available means. 1t has and
does countenance the violence and murder
perpetrated by armed mobs for the purpose Of
securing national power and supremacy. 1t
was defeated in this barbaric and lawless
scheme, and now proposes to still disturb the
peace of the country by grssping that which
they have not won, in foisting President
upon the people whom they have not elected.
This they intend to DO by intimidsting Con-
gress through hostile demonstrations. This
is the bull doing way of influencing the count.
The way Of the Republican party is the better
way TO make public opinion felt, and 1t will be
effectual.
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The Democratic Scheme.

The Democratic members of the Committee
on the Privileges, Powers and Duties Of the
House of Representatives have at last showed
their full hand. They claim that "the Presi-
dent Of the Senate has only power to open the
votes and exercise such functions as the two
Houses may clothe him with /; that the powers
Of the two Houses are coordinate; that the
two Houses must concur in order that vote
may be counted" To these claims the Re-
publican members of the committee dissent.
They saw through the Bourbon scheme to Sc
cure by trick what they lost at the ballot-box,
and forthwith denied claims that were 30 un-
just. 1t is good Democratic programme,
but rather too unconstitutional for the Repub-
lican party, which believes in the traditional
powers and presidents. If the Democracy
propose to force this scheme to the bitter end
they will find the gall Of defeat awaiting
them. They can count on that.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-11
Law Against Mob Law.

A flag that does not protect its citizens Ia .
dirty rag. A nation that cannot give to Its
inhabitants the rights and privileges guarau-
teed by the constitution on which 1t Is based
is 8 weak and nerveless thing. Yesterday
Nichols, of Louisiana, attempted to perform
the functions Of an Office to which he was
elected, If elected at all, by intimidation, vio
lence and the shedding of innocent blood. he
and his White Line associates have seized New
Orleans by force, trsmpled law and order
under foot, and now have its streets crowded
with armed mobs, disturbing the peace Of the
city and endangering the lives of its inhabit-
ants. The duly constituted authorities of
Louisiana declared Packard elected by q bona
fde majority. All the violence, fraud, corrup-
ton and murder Of the Democracy before
the election did not save them from
defeat In the face of the action of the Re-
turning Board, which by law Is final and con-
elusive, they claim the election of Nichols,
and are now attempting the overthrow of the
legally elected Governor. 1t is the work of
high4handed mobocracy, which is under the
control of an usurper, who is acting on the
advice of politicians in Grammercy Park. If 1t
be not revolution, then what is II! Here we
have armed men, guided by Q defeated politi-
clan, assailing the lawfully declared elected
Governor of g great Commonwealth. They
by force and arms seize the courthouse and
turn out the legally appointed judges. They
arm . great mob of citizens and call them
militia. They trample on the rights of
the executive officer of the State,
bcsiege and hold him prisoner
In the State-house. Batteries commanded by
these mobs are planted in front Of the Gov
erncr's office. They invest the State-house,
and will not allow egress or ingress. The Gov
ernor, finding that the mob rioters will over
come him and seize the documents, Official
papers and building itself, telegraphs for Fed
eral assistance, and is refused it, while the
United States troops are lying on their arms
almost within the sound of his voice. The
Constitution says that every State shall have
and be protected in a REPUBLICAN form of gov
eminent. Does the forcible seizure Of
the public offices by unlawfully
armed bands mean a republican form of gov
ment? Does prostrating the powers of the
duly elected and constitutionally declared
Executive have the semblance of a republican
form OF government No, these things mean
3 subversion Of that government and the sub
stitution of mob rule. Such is the condition
of affairs In Louisiana TO- day. Packard can
not hold or! much longer against the over
towering numbers of the revolutionists.
Another day will tell the story whether the
decision Of lawfully constituted authorities is
to give way to the demands of lawless par:
tisan mob.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-11

The indications suggested by the heather re-
port for today are rising .folloped by falling
barometer, rising temperature, restsrly minds
backing to sOutherly or easterlv, clear or partly
cloudy heather.
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Nh. O'BRIHH's SILVER BILL.

Inc House then, Is IN the morning nour, re-
day oy MI. O,BRIES, Of Maryland, from the Com
mntee on Ooinage, autnorizing the Pfesldent 70
spPomt Sopmission 70 stteno CONVENTION 70
oeLefmine the reiative value OF golo ana silver.
M. SELL Z, OF Massacnnsetts, said ne could
not conceive tnat there snoulo De Any oDlectlon
70 the measure, - IL was SIMPLY Permissxe, anu
tne permission was one tnat snoulu pe grained.
we were particularly lnteresteo ~ tnls because
the oniteo states Wa siiver- proGucing nsuon,
ana therefore y was desirable mat the siiVer
value Should De n1ed.
M. fORI, OF III, opposed inc PHI occause IN
MS opsnlo1 ~ was out anoLnel steP IN sns uilec-
lion OF oIrhg silver away - circuia'nS N.Y.
olum.
Mr.CH1ffENDEN,odN OH. L, tnougnt tnnMas
mos. psope, Mease Inc osnSs asy nis - h9 TuSs
mao PASSED, Win scarcely any oeDa.e phi 70 anecs
the silver Question As was s% :, that gpss.
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The Museovfte Fleet at Hampton
Roads.

The Russian feet is now running down to-
wards Hampton Roads, where they will quar-
ter for the winter. Russia and the United
States are on the most cordial terms Of friend
ship. The Muscovite feet anchored in our
waters is another opportunity for the Ameri-
can citizen to manifest their sincere friendship
for q nation which showed us so much kind
ness during our terrible struggle for national
existence only eleven years since. We welcome
the Grand Duke and Russian fleet to our
waters, and congratulate the Prince and his
naval countrymen upon their safe and prosper
Gus voyage.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-11

APAR1s rApER says that ION the LIST OF Decsm
Der eighty-seven houses and church we're
burned in New Orleans. We regret the destruc-
ton of the houses" Wicked, fmpious Paris.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-11

HENRY wATrrRsoS edited the Chattanooga
Rebel which travelled with the Confederate army
in Georgia. When JEFF. Davis visited Bragg, a.
he was lying with his army before Chattanooga,
he addressed the soldiers, and Watterson made
this complimentary extract: His EIceilency
President Davis, In his address, secuted the idea
of peace. He said he preferred to unite with
nation Of hyenas to joining the Yankees again.
&C. Henry Watterson,' In his speech at Ford's
Operations seemed happily to have forgotten
that many of those present were. Yankees, to
whom he and his friend, JEFF. Davis, preferred
hyenus. Mr.. wattersou, In pledging the forces
Of Kentucky to support the Inauguration Of TIL
den, also forgot to mention the fact that General
jackson, in his report on the battle Of New Or
leans, accuses the Kentucky troops Of cowardice,
but speaks Of the two corps Of colored troops,
commanded BY La Costa and Dagain, as valor
GUS and brave men.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-11

IAN INCREASED consumption Of baked beans y
what's the matter with Watterson. -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-11

Mr.. TIIDES's proposed visit to Washington Is
said to be for the purpose of winning back his
Southern allies, who are now rapidly deserving
him. This will DO fruitiess endeavor
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-11

GEN. REAGAN, of Texas, said in the House re-
Gently that there was no man living who is more
willing to shed his blood for the preservation Of
the Union than Jefferson Davis. Mr.. Reagan
forgets that JEFF. Davis declares that he will not
accept amnesty Ut the hands Of the National
Government,
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
Executive.

10 NOMINATIONS YESTERDAY.
The President sent the following nominations
to the Senate yesterday:
wm.. L. Campbell, of Colorado, to be-surveyor
general district Of Colorado, and John q. Clark, Of
WI consin. for district Of Dakota; James Lindsay,
Of Wilson's SIN. TO be register az Ironton. No.
PosTMAsTKRs.-S. N. Jamison at Reno, New. |;
j. w. R1pher at Mani sttan, KAN: H. II. Apiin at
Wenona, Mich. Benjamin Swayze at Pekin. fI. |;
q. r. Allen at Lancaster, N. H., and Mary j.
ROckafeIlAr IT Mechanicsburg, Pa
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-11

IT Is said now that no blood was drawn at
Slaughter Station. After all, what Is In manner
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-11

vANpzRnILr-the finest river steamers that
ever doated on the Hudson.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-11

he trying 70 gain some points In duenng 70
aid him in his coming conflict with Mr.. Root.
Still 1t 10 Root, Barlow, or die. '@E
Gov. HAYES is constantly in receipt Of anony-
NOUS letters, ornamented with Cross bones threat
ening his assassination unless he withdraws i'm
nediately from the Presidential contest. Presi-
dentelect Hayes is not that kind Of o man. The
Democrats may have Booths among them daring
enough to commit the infsmy, but they VIII have
to do the deed before they can prevent the inau-
Duration of Hayes. Intimidation will not do it.
THERE was . very interesting check received in
Cincinnati on tbs day before the October eiec-
ton. The amount was d, 900. The sum was payable
to the order of, and paid to, Mr.. J. r. Mclean,
and is said to have secured the election Of two
Democratic Congressman, one Of them the heroic
rsformer and economist, Banning. This Is the
kind Of reform that is necessary to secure DEM
ocratic ends. .a.E .t.r '-a..
TIE New York Sun again promises Its readers
another conspiracy in Washington. It's con-
spiracies heretofore have turned out disgusting
humbugs. The only conspiracy in Warrington
just now Is the Democratic attempt to bull-doze
the country It is said that there are nve thou
sand men in possession of arms and ammunition
already collected IN Washington to consummate
this conspiracy. 1t will be nipped In the bud at
the proper time. r~E
THE Cincinnati Enquirer says that Benjamin
Hill deserves no mercy or favor from tho Demo-
cratic party, and urges the Georgia Democrats to
return o man to the United States Senate whose
name is not Benjamin Hill. The Old Line wings
and Douglas Democrats begin to see their error
now in having formed . coalition with the hot
headed Democracy. They begin to cry out
"werl have solid South no more
Let this ring out from shore to shore:
mo North, no South, no East, no West,
solid Union is the best. ,"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-11

IT IS NOW conceded BY the Democrats OF
Mississippi that Isham q. Harris will DO elected
without opposition to the long term In the United
States Senate. lsham G.. Harris was most
notorious rebel during the war, and still claims
the right Of secession. II Southern Democrats
desire to heal the old wounds caused by their
reasonable conspiracy they should force such
hot-hesds as Harris and Toombs to the rear, and
bring forward their best men for their leaders.
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Subscription Rates.

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and e for three months. Terms invariably In adj
vance
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IMPORT OF THE INDIAN COMMISSION.

The commission. consisting Of Messrs. Jerome,
Barston and Stickney, of the board of Indian
commissioners, and Brigadier General o. o.
Howard and Major H. CLAY Wood, Of the United
States army, appointed in October last to in
quirs into the status and claims OF the so-ealied
non-treaty Nez Perces, and to effect . settlement
on permanent basis OF the difficulties between
the murder by white men Of one of Jossph's band,
have made their report to the Commissioner Of
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-11

MARIHI's HALL,
8 STREET, BETWEEN NINTH AND TENTH.
For rent the above beautiful edihce, delightfully."-
situated in the centre Of the city, and ID accessible
BY all the lines Of city cars.
AS A BALLROOM
1t surpasses In elegance and general conyenienas III
others In the city. r
As A MUSIC AND CONCERT HALL,
LECTURES, PARTIES AND WEDDINGS,
tits wonderfully perfect In acoustics, and affords
elegant accommodation for eight hundred persons.
has been ade. ~ r. -- '.5.--
The hall e open daily for Inspection. For terms
hall. ....a -.~ s l.. q, HARINI,
oc3-am -
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The EleetoraI Oount.

In another column we present to our read
ers new and noteworthy view upon the ques-
tion of the proper authority to count the cleo
toral votes, to which we invite the earnest
attention of all, but particularly of those who
have part to take in the matter. II IL .
logical and exhaustive discussion of the whole
subject, and clearly demonstrates the position
assumed, that II is not competent for Congress
to sit judicislly as a court of review to pass
upon the question of the votes to be counted,
and that the whole duty in the premises is
purely ministerial, properly confded to the
presiding officer of the body assembled to
witness the proceeding, assisted by the cleri-
cal service of tellers. II also sufficiently
shows that the election records of the States,
certified In due form, as in the case of other
State records to be given faith and credit in
the several States, are to be received as con-
elusive of the question Of the choice of elect
ors. But the whole discussion must be read
TO get tie full force of the points made, and
we again commend 1t to the perussl and study
of thinking men. 1t has an interest for all. BE-
Mr.. Holman's ParsImony.
The brief consideration of the consular and
diplomatic appropriation DILL In the house
yesterday developed the fact that the soul of
parsimoniousness which 80, belittled the action
of Mr.. Holman last session still has that gen.
tlemen under its controlling influence. What
glory this Indiana politician can find In
starving out our diplomatic service abroad is
not visible. Last year his sordid frugality re-
duced our public servants in foreign lands
into a state of beopary which IA a burning
shame to the dignity Of the Republic and
blot on his record as Q respectable representa-
tive of still more respectable people. If the
mighty genius of this Hoosier statesman can
not be occupied in more reputable employ
ment than in pulling our diplomatic servants
into pinched circumstances, It had better be
bottled up and shipped West for interment.
Economy Is right, but niggardly meauness is
contemplate, and every true-spirited Ameri-
can will treat 1t with contempt.
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State Department.

It appears from official documents that the Gov
eminent Of Venezuela some time ago expressed
q desire to our Governmental have o rehearinR
Of the eases of the claims adjudicated BY the
commission and umpire against Venezuels. It
was further said that the Venezuelan Govern
ment would treat the convention, though its limit
alton had expired, If 1t were still in existence
and therefore new one need not be negotiated,
and would agree that competent commission be
appointed by both Governments, and that Vene-
3uela woald continue the payment Of the former
awards In .installments, on condition that the
money should not be distributed to American
citizens, hut held on deposit for the payment Of
claims hereafter to be considered just Several
days ako Secretary Fish wrote to the Venezuelan
Minister, expressing his regret at the persistency
with which the Venezuelan Government sought
to avoid Its accountability in the matter of the
awards. He said that in the convention between
the two Governments every customary and prac-
ticable preeaution was taken to insure fair deal
ing. Not only was one of the two commissioners
Venezuelan citizen, but the representative Of
the Emperor Of Russia in Washington, who Sc
1eeted the umpire, made choice for that trust OF
citizen of TINT republic also, l.. ..-.r d. s E'
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BARLOW is in Communication with Bennett
He is trying to gain some points in dueling to
aid him in his coming conflict with Mr.. Root.
Still II 10 Root, Barlow, or die. lE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-11

The blanks prepared and issued for these Sim
Infamous International Meteorological Obserya-
tons exhibit the character Of the particular read
ings required. Any necessary additional instru-
ments will be furnished by the Department with
as little delay as practicable, and will be en-
ployed as soon as received to render the observa-
tions more complete. Applications therefor, or
correspondence upon the subjects Of this order
will be addressed to the Bureau of Navigation.
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Capital Notes.
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD.

The Committee of the House on Pacific Rail-
roads yesterday continued the consideration OF
construction of the Texas Pacific road. The ses-
sion was protracted one, but the subject was
not finally voted on. There is good reason to be-
lieve that the committee will, by decisive ma
jority vote to report the bill to the House provid
ing for the construction Of the road, and giving
the Endorsement Of the Government to the bonds
of the company for at least the main line of the
road. Mr.. Lamar, chairman Of the committee,
will have charge Of the bill when reported.
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yIvI-TwENTY BONDS CALLED IN.

E The Secretary Of the Treasury issued an order
yesterday calling in the following fye-twenty
bonds dated Nov. l, 1885, which will be redeemed
ut the Treasury on and after April 10, 1877, on
which day interest on these bonds will cesse
Coupon bonds.sloo, No. l7ool to No. 1850, both
inclusive: $500, No. 22l0l to No. 28700, both in
elusive; 1900, No. sS30l to No. 62400, both in
elusive. Total coupon, $1,000, 900. Registered
No 345i to No. $500, both inclusive; $500, No aI5i
to No. $3.50, both inclusive; O0o No. 1000l to No.
1000 both inclusive; Is 900, No. 4l51 to No. 4750.
both inclusive $4,000, No. 5l5l to No. $500, both
inclusive. Total registered, $s.oOoOOo Aggre-
gate, SIC, 900 900. p
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NO OH A RG e .

II. 1877
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oRxeoN ELECTION NuppLE.

The committee Investigating the Oregon cleo
ton middle held no regular session yesterday.
Senator Herman, however, submitted o request
from Senator Cockrill that ]. NJ. D. FROST, the
alleged ineligible eleetor OF missouri, be sub
some Of the points involved. The order for sub
penang Mr.. Frost was made and placed in the
hands Of the Sergeant alarms
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[UFFIcIAL.l
NAVY DEPARTMENT.
WASHINGTON. Dec. Is, 1915.

NAVY DRPARTNENT,1
WASHINGTON, Dec. rs, 1876. &
General Order No. 20.
The Commandants of Naval Stations and Com
handing Ofacers of Vessels of War will direct
observations to be taken, recorded and forwarded
to the Bureau of Navigation, in accordance with
the accompanying instructions, designating par
tieular officer to be responsible for the duty.
One meteorological observation, suitable for the
preparation Of synoptic charts, and to embrace,
when practicable, at least atmospheric pressure,
temperature, wind, rain, reading Of wet-bulb
Thermometer, sea-swell and weather. will be
taken and recorded daily, commencing the day
following the receipt Of this order, with the &C.
companying forms, on every vessel in commission
and at every Naval Station Of the United States
at 1885 q. M, Washington mean time. -'. -
The record Of these obseryations-will form part
of the record Of the System Of International Me-
teorological Observations, taken simultaneously,
upon which the United States have entered.
The Secretary of the Navy enjoins the greatest
care and promptitude in the preparation Of It.
"a. GEO. N. lRoBrsos,
Secretary Of thu. Navy.
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