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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16
The Triumph of Law Over Mob vlo-
lence.

Right has triumphed. The results of an
honest vote have been secured. The constituted
authority, as embodied in the Returning Board
of Louisiana, is sustained by the strong arm
of Federal power. The President and the best
known constitutional lawyers recognize and
sustain the Packard government, and claim
the decision of the Returning Board as final
aud conclusive. This recognition is a quail
fed one for the time being, awaiting
the action of the legislative branch Of the
Government, based upon the reports Of
the Congressional investigating commit
tees. Now the ten thousand armed
men who sought to overturn constituted au-
thorities are at bay. Their triumph was ephe-
neral. Their temporary victory has turned to
q horse, foot and dragon route, and the fabric
ofbogus government which they reared through
mob violence and lawlessness lies wrecked add
scattered at their feet.
Forty eight hours ago the Nichols faction
was stirred with joy and wildly applauded the
Conservative attitude of the President. To-
d az they are black with wrath. They saw
the glittering prize of State power slip
through their ambitious grasp in the twink
ling of an eye, and their false and unjust hopes
snuffed out by justice, law and supreme au-
thority. They do not like it. Neither do as
spriDg,,thieyes like to be overtaken while
fleeing with their booty.
The inality and conclusiveness of the de-
cision of the Returning Board of Louisiana,
according to the forms of law, made the
Nichols movement in New Orleans insurrec
tionsry the moment 1t was originated. The
President, however, refrained from interior
ence in the matter, hoping that the citizens of
Louisiana would respect peace and order
until the political difficulties had received
consideration at the hands of Congress and a
fair settlement of the matter received without
the exercise of Federal authority and military
power. But in this, as in thousand other
cases, the Democracy, unwilling to submit to
the law and facts in the case, instituted revo-
luton and seized the State Offices by force.
Right, however, will prevail. In a mo
ment when this insurrectionary faction sup
posed themselves firmly established they are
Unexpectedly confronted by Federal power,
and will be compelled to yield up the polit-
ical booty which they have stolen by lawless
acts and revolutionary proceeding.
Gen. Augur has received his instructions,
and no man on the continent knows better
how to execute orders than this same officer.
He is discreet, but firm, and the probabilities
are that the bogus Nichols government,
knowing his characteristics, will not give him
an opportunity to actively employ the troops.
To Nichols and the other bogus State Off
GERS we say, with no computations whatever,
farewell. Your official lives were short and
full of trouble. Your official deaths will
bring peace to Louisiana
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16
The Destructive Ice Gorge.

The annihilating sweep of the ice gorge in
the Menongahela river has wrought destruc-
tion to the amount Of about four millions of
dollars. Ice gorges within the past three
winters seem to have been upcommonly de-
structive-certainly very threatening. Last
winter for miles the ice was piled high in the
Susguehanna and Delaware rivers, and great
devastation was expected from 1t when It was
moved out by the freshets. At Port Jervis
thousands of dollars were spent in blasting
with giant powder the great banks of ice
,heaped up in the bed of the stream, and
which threa tened to inundate and sweep away
q large settlement. These gorges lay in the
river for weeks, and finally, after chilling GER
tain communities with terror and attracting
the attention of the major portion Of man
kind, melted or passed away without doing
one tenth the damage that was anticipated.
But this season It is quite different. UneX-
pectedly the mass of ice formed in the Ohio
and its branches seemed to become suddenly
animated, as it were, and, piling up in great
emba nkments, swept rapidly down the swollen
streams, carrying death and destruction in its
course. To prevent ice gorges is an impossi-
biity, but to be prepared for them is within
the power Of all.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16
Gen. Grant VIII Have Peace.

The firm hand of the law is the only power
that can triumph and bring peace out of this
chaos of politics. One party, with right, JUS
tice and a fairly-won victory, opposed by
another party, with naught save yaulting
ambition to grasp the prize of national power
as fits motive, is the situation to-day. Both
parties are powerful; while one is determined
and the other desperate.
From this unhappy condition have sprung
dangers to the Republic " hich threaten its
destruction. A dual Government is presaged,
and a general Naturalization of the United
States is prognosticated. The ruffians and
mob lovers are shouting with delight, while
the rich men and business element are de-
jected and filled with fear. And yet, amid all
these foreboding witnesses, the American peo-
pie turn with the most implicit confidence to
the great soldier President, in whose wisdom
and patriotism and firmness they see pre-
ventiye to the disaster which threatens the
material interests of the country.
In the discharge of his sacred trust in these
hours of great peril he has only the interests
and peace Of the nation at heart. He says
that whoever is properly declared elected
shall be peaceably inaugurated. He has
taken every precautionary measure to protect
the public buildings and treasure Of the
United States. He is empowered to declare
martial law, If necessary, to secure that
end. He says that only the legally-elected
President can be inaugursted in Washington,
and any one assuming the authority elsewhere
will be q usurper, and treated as such by the
firm hand of justice and law.
He says that this country needs peace more
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16

eat her indications for today are falling
erly pirds, Icdrmer, rainy and stormy heather,
partly turning into snoW in northern portions,
succeeded By rapidly rising barometer, brisk and
high northeast or westerly viads, colder and
CLEARING ,Osathsr, creeping continued Ugh! saoWs
In former.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16
A Lesson to wan Democrats.

The action of the President in the Louisiana
matter is significant. 1t is a lesson which the
agitators of the Democracy should learn at
once. To the Wah Democrat is 1t especially
important. 1t teaches that mob violence is
one Of the things that General Grant will not
tolerate within the jurisdiction of Federal
power.
This will put very large damper on the
Wah draft of Henry Watterson's one hundred
thousand unarmed innocents. 1t will be a
warning to rampant ssdition and bloody usur-
patton, which threaten to stalk abroad in our
land unless Tilden is made President.
As sure as Freedom shrieked when Kos
ciusko fell" so sure will peace reign in Wash
ington during the electoral count and the con-
summation of its fruits.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16

FUNERAL OF LUCILLE wssrlRN IN BOSTON.
BosTos, Jan. 1.-THE funeral of Lucille West
ern and her nisos. who died two weeks age, tosk
place ct noon today from Ballhnch- street chapel
There vas large attendance, ineludiag nuIer.
oss nsnbsss pf ths Theatrical Pevfsss,sA,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16

THE penalty for dueling in Delaware is q, 600
fine, three months Imprisonment and disqualif-
cation from holding office in the State.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16

Mr. FRYE's bill to reorganize the courts in the
District of Columbia does not apply to those which
are held in the back parlor on Sunday evening
now and then, sometimes very regularly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16

WHIPPING with the rattan is very common in
Boston, SO much so that some Of the fastidious
boys are demanding some other style.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16

MCELPREsH is no coward. He tells the truth
about official gambling. Truth from detectives
who associate with gamblers and divide their
spoils is 0 rare thing, however.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16

UNDER a national Democratic administration q,
this time there would be no recognition OF any
other than a solid South Of Tilden and Hen
bricks.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16

WE SUPPOSE that Major Richards could recover
that ten dollars from Detective McDevitt on the
actionable grounds Of false pretenses Perhaps,
outside Of actual theft, there is nothing SO crimi-
nal as getting money under false pretenses.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16

THE GRAVE of Gen. Robert E. Lee is a ridge of
beautiful flowers, which are placed there by the
chivalry of Virginia day after day the whole year
through.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16

JUST as the Hon. Fernando Wood was about
to call yesterday through the House upon the
President for information respecting the number
Of troops in the South, he relieved Of the task
by Mr.. Hale, who announced that such informa-
ton would be given to the House during the pres
emit week
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16

DETECTIVE MoDEvITT, it seems, did really
swindle Major Richards out of that ten dollar
bill which be secured under pretense Of carrying
out the alleged conspiracy against Mr. Whit
thorne. He spent it for brandy -smashes, cigars
and beer lunches.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16

AMERICAN CITIZENS have been dragged into
the interior of Mexico and maltreated, and their
assailants have not been punished. An Ameri-
can protectorate over that country will ut least
protect our citizens from the destruction Of their
liberty and lives.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16

Hannah, the wife Of Joe, the Esquimaux who
eime to this country with Capt. Hall, died ct
Grotop, Conn, last Sunday. She was one Of the
party who were rescued from IN lee noe sftsr
Ospt Halls last expedition. She and her has
band last summer wen. TO Cumberland Sound
with the vessel which was collecting materials.
Thsy Waited England some ysArss ago and were
received b. Queen Victoria and sntectaiAed b
0as q ths palaces bY Aer erdsr.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16

WHAT THE PEOPLE want to know now more
than anything else is to whom did the d, 900 be-
long that was sent to Oregon? This question
must be answered before the country proceeds
with any other business. DOL Pelton can answer
It. How long will he keep the country waiting :?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16

WENDELL PHILLIPS says If Tilden wins 1t will
be by rum in New York and revolvers In the
Soufh
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16

Mr.. BARNEY CAULPIELD is getting very pecu-
liar and hdgety again, which his friends regret
He tried to get bill through the House yester
day, which virtually was to make Congress com.
mander In chief of the United States
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eat her indications for today are TalIin

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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16

WE ADMIRE the brave, frank way in which De-
tective McElfresh gave his testimony yesterday.
He teld the truth, undoubtedly, about the way
detectives gamble and chip-in with the fraternity.
Our detective force will have to be reorganiIed.
The safety and respectability of the community
depend upon Its Reorganization In measure.
THE Committee on the Powers and Privileges
Of the Honse, which has been 80 anxious to dis
cover what the contents Of the dispatches sent
South BY Secretary Chandler were, have their
anxiety suppressed in q measure. r. y. McOor-
mick held Q conversation with the committee
yesterday, and told them that he, as secretary to
the Republican National Committee, had no con-
cealments to make, but was willing to give them
all the information they wanted on the subject
that might be In his possession, and he did. Still
they are not happy. All the while the Demo-
Gratis are esssying to unesrth something ques-
tionable in the transactions Of the National Com
mittee, the infsny Of the Oregon AFFAIR ID beoon-
ing thoroughly considered by the people pf the
esuntxy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16
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FLORIDA ORANGES,
FLORIDA ORANGES
JUST IN DIRECT.
N. W. BURCHELL,

ia1s-st No. 1882 street.
TUBS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT THE
Il subscriber has obtained from the Supreme
Court Of the District of Columbia letters testa-
mentary the personal estate Of BUSHROD WASH
INGToN, late OF Washington county, d. c., de-
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deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same,
with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, or
before the 9th day Of January next; they may
otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit Of the
said estate.
Given under my hand this 9Th day OF January,
lsT. his
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jaI2-F5ws mark Executor.
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16

ID sale dealers In Cider and pure Cider vlneears
corner High and Water streets, Georgetown. Keep
for sale large stock Of New York Sweet Cider and
refined Cider, and supply In lots Of 100 barrels or
less pure country Cider Vinegar Of the best quality
e thelowest prices. oeis-am
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16

PERSONAL EXPLANATION BY SENATOR WINDOW.
and had read an article in the Union, charging
that he (Mr. WISpoM) was shielding the sur
yeyor general Of Washington Territory from
till after the reelection Of Mr. WINDoM to the
Senate, and charging that Mr.. WINDoM was
mixed up in the charges against McMicken, the
Mr.. WINDOW said that in seventeen years.
service in Congress this was his first personal
Blair the editor of the Union, and received from
him note saying that the charge which ap-
peared in the linton against Mr.; WIspoM, and
made by one H. ]. Chapman, would not have ap-
peared II he he editor) had seen 1t before its a-
pearance, and that he (the editor) did not believe
the charge against Mr.. WINDOW contained In
Mr. WINDOW said further that last year an
effort was made to have General McMicken re-
sppointed, and fslins in hi. Chapman them died
charges against McAicken in the Interior De-
& nsa m
was completely vindicated. Last Saturday Chap
man sent to him INT WINDOW letter setting
publican party, he wa; prompted to demand the the
immediate removal OF General McMic'ken AZ sur
veyor general. If that was not done, and an an
tCsapmsn1 would let loose the dogs Of war and nd
publish all he knew against WINDOW, and charge
WIspoH With having prostituted his high ONCE
Mr. WINDOW said he did not reply; but a
friend came to him and told him that the plan
as the election for senator took place in Minnesots
to morrow, the design was to have them appear at
this late hour to prevent him (Mr. WINDoM) from
replying to them in season to counterfeit their in
fueIce on the election. To-day Chapman had
filed additional charges In the Interior Depart
ment, charging that McMicken had paid, and was
paying, certain sums to Mr.. WIHDoM to have him
[McMiokenl retained a. surveyor general.
Mr.. WINDOW said that thinking this matter
the grand jury today and laid the matter before
them and proposed to give Chapman an oppor-
tunity to prove bis charges or take the conse-
quences.
He then sent up and had read . Istter from Jas.
Tilton. civil engineer in Washington Territory,
and who, Mr. WIHDoM said, was q Democrat,
setting forth that he would not believe Chapman
under oath, and that his character was such where
he was known that no one would pay any atten-
til n TO any charges he might make; aad that In
Puget Sound, where he had lived, ne vas known
Is mas totally devoid Of truth and honor.
MI WIND0h said tAst Mr.. JAossss the Dele.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-16

FOR RENT-FURNlSHED HOUSE No. 1871
II New York avenue, containing all modern i'm
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

he may bring him back without loss OF
time. AS return TO the house after see
ing him start / meet DR.. Bruce leaving
the house.
Poor old SOUL" he says; cher troubles
are nearly over; she is sinking fast. |
almost doubt whether she will live till
her son comes"
"How she could have accomplished
such journey at her age cannot under
stand" l observe,
"Nothing is impossible to mother"
answers DIR. Bruce; "but it has killed
her"
| 20 in; but find cannot settle to my
usual occupations. Ny thoughts are with
the aged heroine who is is dying up-stair,
and presently yield to the fascination
which draws me back to her presence.
As DR.. Bruce says she is sinking fast,
She lies back on the pillows,her cheeks
as gray as her hair. She clasps my
wife's hand in hers, but her eyes are wide
open, and have an eager, expectant look
int hem.
"At what time may we expect them"
whispers my wife to me.
"Not before A." answer in the same
tone,
"He will be too late, fear" she says;
she is getting rapidly weaker"
But love is stronger than death, and
she wiH not 60 until her son comes. All
through the winters day she lies dying,
obediently taking what nourishment is
given to her, but never speaking except
to say: my lad, my ladl God is good;
He will not let me die until he comes"
And at last l hear the dog cart. lay
my finger on my lip and tell Mary to go
and bring John Salter up very quietly,
But my caution is needless; the mother
has heard the sound, and with last ef-
fort OF her remaining strength she raises
herself and stretches out her arm. MY
lad, my ladI" she gasps, as, with great
sob, he springs forward, and mother and
son are clasped in each others arms once
more. For a moment they remain so.
Then the little old woman sinks back on
my ife'sshouder, and her spirit is look
ing down from heaven on the lad she
loved so dearly on earth.
She lies in our little church yard un-
der a spreading yew.tree, and on the
stone which marks her resting. plaCe are
inscribed the Words. Faithful unto
Death" Our Laddie has gained far
spread renown for his good works; and,
as | sit finishing this short record of
tale of which he is the hero, he lies at
my feet, our ever. watchful, faithful COM
panion and friend,-ChamberS' Journal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06

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