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National Republican., 1877-04-12
MI NAIL MEsssESGER sERTIcE.

The Controversy sam Waxing warm-The
Matter to be Finally Disposed Of To-day.
The controversy growing out OF the propo-
sails for the mail messenger and station service
at New York stfll continues to wax warm. II
viii be remembered that 0sis' bid. though the
lowest, was rejected on account Of an infor-
mality In the execution Of the bond accom-
panying the proposal. Tho next lowest bid
was that Of 8. N. Hoyt, while the last and
highest was that Of the New York Transfer
Company, run BY Mr.. Dodd. As stated In
yesterdays REPUBLICAN, the bid Of Otis Was
Irregular, and Hoyt being the next lowest
bidder claimed that he should be awarded the
contract, and consequently opposed tho propo-
sttion to ready1tise the letting, especially as
no such right was reserved By the Post Once
Department In its first advertisement. The
New York Transfer Company, anxious for an
opportunity to rebid, arc strenuously opposing
Notwithstanding Judge Spence's decision,
sustained by Second Assistant Postmaster
General Brady, that the bond was Informal,
he, for some reason or other, reviewed his
decision and permitted M. Otis to introduce
extrapeous Testimony to show that his bond
was formal, or, II informal, explaining the
reason therefor. This action Is causing much
comment and criticism, being . decidedly
novel way Of treating such matters. Just
what effect the precedent will have Is hard TO
predict, but Il Is generally regarded as I'M
polite, not to say Illegal.
Tho law required that the award should be
made on the 10Th day Of April, but by general
consent Of all the parties the matter was
postponed untn to-day. Meanwhile Obs ID
Considered as being awarded the contract
To-day the Postmaster General will hear all
parties concerned. and doubtless the matter
viii be justly arranged, and informal bond
held as informal.
National Republican., 1877-04-12

The fire fiend seems to have special
spite for the brave little actress, KATE
CLAxToN. For that matter the savage
and destructive creature has been general
enemy to the CLAYTON family for several
generations past. II is said that her
grandfather barely escaped with his life
from two fires; that her father was burned
in the great Richmond holocaust Of death,
and our readers know how persistently the
fiepd has pursued KATE CLAYTON. Hei
narrow escapes from fires and the COO
judgment and bravery she always exhibits
when in peril are making for her . greater
reputation than she has ever won upor
o stage.
National Republican., 1877-04-12

The name Of Dr. WM. TINDALL, the
present Secretary Of the District Of Colum.
bis. has been quite frequently mentioned in
connection With the appointment to the
vacancy caused by the retirement OF Gen.
KErcHAN. and the suggestion meets with
general approval. There seems to be no
reason Why the President should depar,
from civil service rules in the appointssen,
of Commissioner. and IS DR.. TrNDAES
has been connected with the executive
branch Of the District government for sew
eral years. Il Of unquestioned integrity aud
business capacity. and has his home and al
his business interests here. his appoint
mens would not only give general sstisfsc
tios, but be an act in harmony with civil
service principles. .....
National Republican., 1877-04-12

WE hope that the slothfulness hitherto
exhibited by the officials in Utah respect
ing the Mountain Meadow crime will give
way to more activity in the search for the
guilty. There seems to be an inclination
among the officials to shield BRIGHAM
YoUN0 from the punishment which he
richly deserves. 1t is said that the Nor.
mon Church was In collusion with the ofi
cials throughout the trial, convection and
execution Of LEE, and that this combination
succeeded in suppressing information
which would otherwise have been made
public, and implicated the leaders Of the
Mormon Church in the great crime. We
hope that this report Is false, and that the
| gold Of BRIGHAM YOUNG was not potent to
lead our officials sstray from the path OF
du'y, snd from the great obligations which
they owe to humsnity, justice and the Ma.
| tional Government.
National Republican., 1877-04-12
rHE ExEcUrIrE MANSION.
Disposal Of q Large Number OF Small Mat
ters-Post once Delegations and seekers
AUer OfI1c~ CsenernIIv.

Disposal OF Large Number OF Small MAT
ters-Post once Delegations and seeker.
Amer Once Generally.
There was no Cabinet meeting YESTERDAY,
but u was one OF the busiest OF busy days at
the White House. Early in the day secre-
taries Evarts and McCrary called, and were
cioeeted with the President until nearly noon
Soon sfter their departure q delegation of
citizens Of Richmond, Va, had an interyiey
with the President regarding the post oflice
in that city. First Assistant Postmaster
General Tyner arrived about this time, and. !.
amer . short interview with the Pre- stdeut, ne.
turned to the Post Office Department with a
large batch OF appointments OF postmAs,ers.
complete list OF these will be found In an.
other column.
The President then received by card prob,-
bly, the largest number OF callers that have
Obtained an audience in any one day since his
inaugur alton, while almost % large number
were received by Mr.. Rodgers, his private sec.
retary. About 9 O'Clock q delegation from
Hagerstowp, Nd, had an interview with the
President relative to the appointment OF post
master, and this closed the reception Of those
calling on business, and an opportunity was
offered those who called to ray their respects,
which was avsiled OF by many ladies and gen.
tlemep. q majority Of whom were strangers.
Prominent among the number who callei
during the day on business were Senators Pat
terssn, Of South Carolina, Paddock, Saunders
and Howe; Chief Justice Waite, Hon. w. r..
Chandler, Hon. G. c. Bowen, Gov. Hartrsuft,
Surgeon General Barnes, Gen. Humphreys,
Hon. Simon Wolf, Hon. James A. Garfield,
John Tyler, jr., esq., and Marshal Douglass.
National Republican., 1877-04-12
PERSONAL.

Gen. Benham, of Colorado, Is at the Arling-
ton.
Hon. J. Scott, of Kentucky, is at the EbsIts
house.
s,aunton Blake, Of Boston. Is eues. at the
Arlington
Judge J. 8. Black, Of York, Pa, is stopping
at tho Ebbitt.
Robert Winthrop, of New York, is stopping
at tho Arlington.
Hon: 3; MCPHERSON, Of New York, is regis
tered at Willard's,
Flown and B. Gown, of Cubs, are regis.
Theodore Roosevelt, Of New York, is domi-
ciled at the Arlington.
Jos. +. Tobias, of Philadelphia, arrived At
tho Arlington yesterday.
John 8. Kennedy, Of New York, Is among
the guests at tho Arlington.
Major j. C. Breckinridge, U. s. A., regis
tered at the Ebbitt yesterday.
Commodore George N. Ransom, U. 8. N,
arrived at the Ebbitt yesterday.
Senator 8. b. Conover. Of Florida, has taken
apartments at the Ebbitt house.
Hon. wm. A. Pile, minister to Caracas,
S. A., Is quartered at the Ebbitt.
General James W: Latta,of Philadelphia,
registered at wiliard's yesterday.
Gov. John F. Hartrauft, Of Pennsylvania,
was registered At WIZARDS yesterday.
Hon. A. d. Porter, wife and daughter, of
New York, are quartered at the Ebbitt.
Hon. Clayton MacMichael and Emory Mac
Michael, Of Philadelphia, are at wiilards.
L. j. Knowles and H. II. Merriam, OF
Worcester. Mass, arc registered ct the Airing
Hon. J. NJ. Miller and Hon. G. W. Hazel
ton, Of Milwaukee,, Wis, are among the guests at
the Ebbftt house.
Hons. Frank Rieder, c. B. Runner. J. P.
At willards yesterday.
Mr.. Atkins Lawrence, formerly q resident
of this city has risen to an actor OF merit and Is
% che % I n n;
member Of the Jsrrstt q Palmer company.
Among the arrivals at tho Ebbitt house
yesterday were Z. H. Wood, Utica, N. Y; q. N.
cUn%Udors sS GS.s. W. rS Sopsisad @ II. s. Lsnsasii,
George Z. Catlin and Bling Tetain, n u; Mrs.
A. Quimby, Ioudoan, Va. -
AmoDg the arrivals at the Arlington ysstsr.
.ssi .ss e ass.1s w.n Vii a..1
monk, Lyman Elmers. Nsw York; EsthI Miles,
Esv Jersey; chss; A s.,Disy fS,l,dslRS, na,;s
Mr. and Mrs i. Nj Hosg, Oranss, N. J.; II. II
spencer. PSiisdeiphi;; 4. b. Yates and Mrs. 4,
q. Yates, Rochester.
Among tho arrivals at willard's yesterday
were Howard N. Jackson, Delaware; p. H. q
Il. ;FeS 4. Kimberly S and Miss kimssriy, New YORK
Ed. Vernon, st. Louis; Z. White. N: z; y
nss.s ma IS koSs fssi. = Nj
and vie, Miss Roekvsli, and Hon. b. MePhsf
Maine; James Suddads and wife. Philadelphia
d. q. haywood and W. W. Green, N. Y; b. n
Holmss, N. Y: l. 7. Winston and wife. Rich
| mond; W. W. Marsh, Omaha; Dr. and Mrs. Geo
A. Quimby, George T. Quimby ana J. L. Quim
| by Loudoun, Va.
National Republican., 1877-04-12
or rnx Ssxr AoUsE.

The RigAf Narrowed Down Kstwesu Randall
and Gariieid--Gen. Banks, In Case ox au
Emergency. 10 be the ComPremiss Caadi-
date. .,. -rf"
George N. Adams, Clerk of tho House OF
Representatives, states that the accounts
which have been sent from here Of his action,
or what he proposes to do In regard to the
making up Of the roll of members Of the
Forty. .hfth Congress, are purely speculative;
that there are many cases to adjust; that the
Information Is not all in, and that he will wait
until the last moment before he makes up his
rolls. For this reason he has observed abso-
luio reticence on the subject, 90 that he might
not b embarrassed In the performance OF thls
important duty. So far as tho speskcrship Is
concerned. ex-Speaker Randsll's friends claim
that he Is constantly gaining. -.a,r
members are holding of and will not pledge
themselves to any candidate until they under
stand fully the purposes Of the President. II
they act upon principle, judging from the
views expressed By those Of prominence now
In the city, there Will be considerable South.
ern vote In support OF the Administration
candidate, whoever that may be. In regard
to Gen. Garfield, notwithstanding the hos
tility shown BY some In the Republican ralks
towards his election, there Is no doubt that
he viii carry nearly II not quite . full Re-
publican vote. II Is the option Of the Sou.l-
ern members in the city that he will be able
to carry more votes Of the Democratic mem
bers who are favorable to Mr.. Hayes than he
will lose Republicans Who do not fully sym.
paihl,e with the Presidents policy In the
South, and therefore antagoniZe the Admin
istration candidate. Tho ability and fitness
Of Gen. Gariield for the placeis acknowledged.
The contest has evidently olrrowed down to
Randall and Garfield. Should there b, .
compromise candidate determined upon, there
Is no doubt the choice will fall upon Gen.
Banks.
National Republican., 1877-04-12
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THE QUESTION IN LOUISIANA.

Promising that the Louisiana Commis-
sion, 50 far ss they are authorized to act st
all in the adjustment Of the difficulties In
that State, represent the Federal power, 1t
may be assumed, a. beyond controversy.
that they have no concern with the ques-
tion Of the existence or organization Of tho
Legislature. As friendly advisers, they
may, to be sure. either - agents of the
Administration in the interests Of peace, or
as private citizens, Of their own motion.
offer such couuselsas situation suggests,
whether in respect Of the Legislative or
any other branch Of the State government;
but as diplomats approaching State -
the representatives Of the Government
Of the United States, or that Of any
other Government or State, they can
deal only with the Executive Depart
ment, and are concluded as to that by
its general efficiency. Upon coming
within the limits of the State, they arc
bound to recognize and respect as the gov.
ernment thereof, that agency which affords
them freedom and protection, and which
administers the laws and compels the obe-
dience Of the people. The presence and
effective operation Of government estab.
l'shes presumption in favor Of its legiti.
macy in all its branches, and those having
intercourse with the State may not inquire
further All questions Of regularity or Of
equity are within the local Jurisdiction to
determine. and are not open to question by
any other authority. Ifthere be laws and
tribunals and instrumentalities to expound
and execute them, and they are SO ex-
pounded and executed. It will be assumed
that there is a law making power duly
warranted and actively participating in the
government. But ifthe contrary be known,
II is not available as an objection to the
validity OF the statutes until it has
been decided by the courts; and
even then, though 1t be held tha,
a particular statute was enacted BY an lille
gal Legislature. it would in no sense affect
the status Of the government. II the
courts of any Of the States Of the Uniou
were to decide in 9 case properly before
them the Legislature Of the State to be lille
| gslly constituted, or II, In the absence O
any decision on the subject by the Ststt
courts. the courts Of the United States wer,
to 30 decide. does any one suppose that th'
decision would in any manner disturb th'
existence of the State government Sucl
decisions have been made scores Of time
in the history Of the country, and as manJ
times the States aft ected have been with
out legal Legislatures but no one eve
dreamed that this Circumstance gave tn
Federal power the right TO interven
10 execute the guaranty Of r:
publican form OF government to sue
States. Il Is plain, therefore, that thoug
Estate be absolutely without q Legislature
as by failure to elect, or by reason Of
refusal to meet according to law, Its gov
ernment survives the same as before, an
is entitled to the same recognition and re
spect The only effect that could folio
National Republican., 1877-04-12

Now let the American navy get ready to
protect the commercial interests OF the Uni.
ted States along the Mediterranean. War
is absolutely certain between Russia and
Turkey. Neither party can retreat from
the positions they have taken, and without
retreat an armed con flict cannot be avoided.
Great activity prevails among the naval
departments Of Europe, and America should
see to it that her important interests
abroad are well csred for.
National Republican., 1877-04-12
THE sEMI-M0NrHLT PArMENr or
CLERKS.

Its AboIishmens, and the Erect Produced
Thereby-How Money Lenders do Basinsss.
and what it Costs TO Borrow OF Them.
Some days ago Secretary Sherman issued an
Older to the effect that thereafter no payment
shah Be made during the month to the en-
ployees Of his Department. The em'-mon.hiy
pay roll had been abolished some time pre-
vious BY his predecessor, but the clerks were
allowed, when necessity required It, To obtain
an amount not exceeding the sum due up to
the date on which they drew. Considering
the fact that majority Of the clerks In the
Department are men OF families, living "from
hand to mouth" |" the sbolishmcnt OF the semi
monthly pay occasioned them great incoaye-
nience. But this last order assumes the shape
OF hardship, which is doubtless not intended
by the Secretary. When clerks need mouey
now they are compelled to apply to tho money
lending shylocks on the town, who arc al
ways ready for the small consideration OF ten
per cent. mouth to advance tho amount re-
quired.
The way these s'shavers" do business Is
about as follows: A clerk wants 500 per-
haps; the "shaver" takes the percent. of the
face value OF the order and gives the clerk
$50, In this manner charging interest .for $40
which In reality was never loaned. II tho
clsk, or at least those who need money dur
ing the month and whose names may be re-
corded upon separate roll, could get the
pay semi monthly, II would be great act OF
kindness to them, besides being an advantage
to the business community, by placing upon
the market the money which these clerks
would receive and without doubt immediate y
expend for their current necessities. At any
rate, it would to some extent break up the
shaving practices Of the money-lenders, many
Of whom, though holding positions them
selves, often take advantage of their victims,
and have been known to charge as much a.
ffteen per cent. mouth.
National Republican., 1877-04-12
INTERIOR SURVEYS,

The subject Of more accurate topo'
graphical survey of the State Of New York
has been agitating the people living within
her limits for some time past. An iuvesti'
CATION into the surveys as recorded show
gross insccuracy. which has, 1t is believed,
been the cause of unjust taxation in nu
meross cases. II Is also shown that from Q
lack Of typographical data and lack o.
correct outline maps aud maps in relief
National Republican., 1877-04-12

The grm-visaged Sultan, sitting in his
silded palace, when asked to sign the pre-
tocol, threw his meerscham loaded with
per rique aside, and said, with great vehe-
meuce, "I will not accede TO the demands
of scHoUvALoFF; / will not aocede to the
demands Of the Montenegrins will
wreck the empire before l will yield up a
seaport" They are now preparing for
the vrecking which is sure to come.
National Republican., 1877-04-12
shipwreek In chesapeake Ray.

tBy Telegraph TO the National Repubiicsn.l
BALTIMORE, April 1.-THE bark North
wood, Captain Adams, which cleared from this
port on Friday last for San Andreas, went ashore
In the gale Monday night at the mouth Of Cone
river and bilged. The Northwood, though sail
ing under British oolors, was owned by nrm In
this city. A schooner from Philadelphia 10y
coal went ashore at Point no. Point. All hands
are reported lost except the cook. Tho name OF
the schooner is not yet asoertained.
National Republican., 1877-04-12

been forwarded, and probably will not be.
The authorities at the custom.house have
carefully removed the cask to a vacant lot
and placed a ws,chmsn in charge. and
now they are beginning TO ask themselves,
"Whst are we going to do with IT."
National Republican., 1877-04-12

IsDrvrDuAL holders Of the Centennial
stock look upon the Supreme Court through
the same eye glasses used by the fillibus-
tering Democracy shortly after the EIec-
toral Commission decision.
National Republican., 1877-04-12

The postal telegraph Of England is a
great financial failure. Although the re.
ceipts last year were $516. $3.50 over the
expenditures. still the interest On the debt
created TN establishing the system was
over s95s, 155 more than the amount OF re-
eeipts of the expenditures. In four years
the deficiency has amounted to over four
millions Of dollars,
National Republican., 1877-04-12

Wa are glad to learn that Gen. Comfy,
Of the Oaio State Journal, has recovered
from his recent severe illness. Life is too
short to have such 3 brilliant and genial
man a. Gen. Comfy sick long at time.
National Republican., 1877-04-12

EVERY batch Of news from Constantine
pie sends The price of breadstuffs up. The
New York markets were very lively yes
teriAy owing to the almost absolute GER
tainty of war between Russia and Tur-
key within the next thirty days.
National Republican., 1877-04-12

The Courier Journal peevishly asks
"Is the North debauchej, or are We set
of darnsd foolsH' As to the frat, MEN
as 10 the last, yah. That is so far as the
yah" refers to the Courier Journal
National Republican., 1877-04-12

PNcHBAcK stands knocking at de doah
ofthe PACKARD Legislature with his pockets
full OF Inducements for the Republican
members to leave and join the NICHOLS
faction. He says he will ''fotch 'em suah
dis time"
National Republican., 1877-04-12
Fata1 Locomotive Explosion.
Nv Teiesraph 10 the National Re oublical

10y W the Nsaohsi
ISpIASAroLIs, IND, April LIN Madison,
Ind, At o'clock this morning, the boiler Of the
locomotive engine bright" exploded, At the foot
OF the inclined plane, killing John Finley, the
engineer, and J. Hansfader, . passenger, whs
was riding on the engine. The fireman had both
legs broken, and was otherwise injured. The en-
gine was q very powerful one uted In hauling
trains up and down the inclined plane.
National Republican., 1877-04-12
Sale OF tho E<fects Of tho Continental Lie
insurance Company.

IBy Telegraph 70 the NATIONAL Republlcln.l
BALTIMORE, April 1.-The ofiee effects of
tho Baltimore agency Of the Continental Lilo
Insurance Company we're sold yesterday at land
lords sale "by vrtae Of Q warrant Of distress.n
Ae. The property included desks, iron safs,
Brussels carpet, chairs, tables counters, pIc,
turcs, ks., alf Of whom brought prices greater
than the appraised value, but the asgregate
amount realized was not sufieieut to cover the
arrearages due Tor rent.
National Republican., 1877-04-12

THKY have discovered in New York a
cask Of wine In which is tin box OF dy.
Mantle cartridges with gutta percha fuses.
II was shipped from Hamburg. and Is sd'
dressed 10 q man in Illinois. II has no!
National Republican., 1877-04-12

Two HUNDRED persons have applied for
the vs ant copsulship at Callao, Peru.
One hundred and ninety Of them will be
disappointed, and the one who succeeds
viii probably be sent back to this country
in box In less than year.
National Republican., 1877-04-12
Hampton In the stats-House,

lBy Telesraph to the National Republican,
COLUMBIA, 8. C., April ll.-Gov. Hampton
10 now In possession Of the State house. The
transfer Of papers and other property was made
a. ~ IN. to-day by tho respective secretaries,
Wsde H. Manning representing Hampton and u
babbitt Ohamberlaiu. There Is no excitsmenS
National Republican., 1877-04-12
The Result Of IN Investigator OF the Alleged
Abduction Of Mrs. watson.

lby TeleKrnph 10 the Nauonh hepubucan-l
Iowa CITr, Iowa, April 1l.-A very CON-
piete investigation proves that the alleged out
rags upon Mrs. Watson was . hgment Of the
lady's disordered Imagination. She was seized
at Davenport with Mysteries or some nervous dis
order, and only By the watchfu,ness OF Con-
duotors Glaspell ana Davis was she prevented
from throwing herself from the car.
National Republican., 1877-04-12

IL il il not too much to ask OF street car
drivers, We would suggest thst they stop
their cars when ladies' desire to get Of, and
not dump them while the car Is in motion.
National Republican., 1877-04-12

THK Turkish bonds are almost
worthless on the London market. The
impression among the English spectators
is that the Turk entered Europe by the
sword and that he Is going to leave 1t by
the same weapon IN q very short time.
National Republican., 1877-04-12
THIS MORNINGS VIEWS IN BRIEF.

t,hambsrlain's abdication Is much commented
upon.
A number ofpOs,mssters were appointed yes.
eerday.
treasury eisr rs cannot draw any pay during
the month
Rassia viii dem and Of Turkey decisive reply
IN thrse days.
There was very large crowd Of visitors At the
white House yesterday.
rhs new comet was discovered by Professor
ssift, Of Rochester, last night
The Rnssian diplomatists anticipate that Tur-
all the SIX Powers
Fr-Prssidsss Grant ts at present In Chicago
uhsrs he viii remain . few days before coming
Esst TO depart for Europe.
Goodwin, the absconding United states consui
1t ST. John, n. b, has returned to Boston, and
made restitution OF t.,Sso
L p. Farmer wss yesterday promoted to the
omce Of general passenger agent Of the Pennsyi
vania railroad, Woe d. NJ Boyd, jr., deceased.
A resolution expressing gratitude to President
Hayes and lady for bsnishing liquor from the
Executive Mansion was passed yesterday BY the
New York n. 4 Conference.
The cent sale h,s caused the loss OF several
vessels along the eosst and m Chesapeake bay.
At Cape Henry the wind blew at the rate Of
sixty-nve miles per hour for thirty-eight con.
secutiye hours.
Hon. J. q. Blaine has written letter to the
Boston Herald In which he denies having had q
conference with Governor Chamberlain In New
York, and declaring that Paekard's title is q,
valid ss that which seated R. b. Hayes.
Another panic occurred in Wall street yester
day, caused by the failure Of the arm Of II. Ken
nsdy = Co.. well known stock brokers' The
stocks chiefly affected were "Northwest' and
Rock Island," which deprecated heavily
caasing tsrrible havoc among the "bulls."
Our Police Commissioners yesterday made
report vhitswashing the chief Of police and th'
deeectives, against whom serious charges have
Aithsrto been preferred. No regular trial va
had. but the commissioners appear to have scte'
In tho dual capacity efjudges and counsel for tn
accused, doubtless . vsry good thing for th'
latter, but rough on the public