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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02
The Democrats Last Hope Fading.

The Democrats have given up I'll hopes of
South Carolina and Florida, and have become
chagrined at the Oregon trick, and now their
hopes rest alone on Louisiana. The Return
ing Board of this State returned three thou
sand majority for Hayes. This board was
originally established by law for the purpose
of securing, if possible, fair election in the
State. Upon examination of the returns and
Sfiidayits and witnesses the board became
convinced of the preparation of diabolical
outrages and infamous deeds of crime and
violence by the Democratic White Line ele-
meut of the Commonwealth, and upon the
most positive proof of these crimes threw out
certain number of parishes. The Demo-
Gratis find now that upon this State alone can
they base their hopes, and they are making an
almost superhuman effort to change the result
by investigation, by trickery, and by creating
public opinion against the legitimate action
of the board. In this, however, they are max
ing a lamentable failure. The investigation
now taking place is developing large amount
of substantial evidence which strongly sup
ports the board in its action, and is rapidly
Convincing the people that Hayes has carried
Che State fairly and honestly, and that he
should be supported in his rightful claim. The
Democrats realize that they stand facing defeat,
and 1t makes them squirm. They are loath to
yield the glittering prize of power to the vic
tors, but that is inevitable, and when the time
comes to definitely settle the matter before
the bar of the Senate they should yield, it is
hoped, gracefully nevertheless they will
Weld
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

Were not Ethebold Allen Cronin an i'm
mortal character we would not for moment
stop at personalities to mention his nose. He
has gone into history, and his nose with
him. And such nose! Did you say 1t was
Grecisn? Not q bit-nor Roman. 1t is
neither this nor that nor the other. 1t is an
anomalous nose, with history, and that his
tory is filled with peculiarities, and these are
very strange. The simple history of a nose
is nothing of itself, but when q man is at
tached to that noselfull of the juices of thes-
nanegan and chicanery we may well pause
to put on our specs and behold. The nose
itself is cross between a toad-stool and a
corn-cob. 1t has all the fatness of the stool
and pretty much all the roughness of the cob.
1t does not look like an ambitious nose, and
yet appears to be flushed with over exertion
most of the time. If closely followed 1t looks
as though it would lead its owner into the
spout of demijohn before it would guide
him into the sacred precincts of an Electoral
College. 1t is strawberry nose, but so red
ripe that it is scarcely worth picking. This re-
minds us that 1t is also intelligent, for it nose
over q third of his face, but, strange to say,
it seldom blows about it. Taking everything
into consideration, Ethebold Allen Cronin
nose more than he likes to tell about erecting
an Electoral College with one man, and run
ming 1t with the same material.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

Mack MwAIN made himself conspicuous dur
ing the late campaign and now he has to suffer
for it. On Saturday, at his hotel In New York,
while packing up to 20 home, World reporter
interviewed him, with this remarkable result:
'Mr. T vain, " said the reporter. what have
you to say on the political situatlonY''
Sir replied Mr.. Twain, bundling q long
white garment into his valise, Ii Is mixed.''
And, ~ said the reporter.
didn't mix Ii and don't know who did, and
can't straighten 1t. and don't know VINO can,
and-what do YOU think. sir; of paving Broadway
.o "E Ecu me Mr., Twain; now there are the
Never heard OF them; never never, never"
Never heard of them, Mr.. TwAn?'
NO. sir, never did," lby this time Mr. Twain
II, amt in my line; let's talk about something
else ~
lican ticket?''
Yes, sir; where's the whisk broom? All, here
4 is in you go; Sir, would you journey through
life swiftly and in peace."
YES" replied the reporter; but, Mr.. Twain
Never mind the butts. You must make q rule Of
packing the whlsk broom first. Now for the pipe
and the Bible. and there I'm all packed, must go;
got to catch train in three minutes; good bye;"
and IN twinklins Mr.. Twain was on his way to
The reporter turned sadly to leave. when the
again heard, and turnins around he beheid MT.
Twain with his body and his head out OF the ele-
yator.
y say, now. you had better not print the infor-
nation I've given you."
Because it's private, and because If you do I'll
Will, Merry Christmas"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

Republicauism in the South. The moment
the policy is abandoned of attempting to in
timidate voters at the polls-the moment the
color line is broken down and all citizens are
permitted to speak and act as they please
within the bounds of law-then, we doubt not,
will be developed a very different political
feeling throughout the South. In fact, par
ties will soon divide more evenly.
As matters stand at present it would be
grievous misfortune for the public veal to
have the point unsettled that President Hayes
and Republicanism are not destined to hold
the reins of power after the fourth Of March
next. OF this, however, we can assure our
readers there is not the least danger.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02
Southern California Health Resorts.


The belt of country extending from Santa
Barbara to San Diego, in Southern California,
has been described as possessing unusual at
fractions as q sanitarium for invalids at all
seasons, and particularly in winter, by reason
of its equable, genial climate, dry air, exuber-
ant vegetable and fruit products, and charm
ing scenery. South of the bold promontery of
the Sierra N evads, which abuts upon the
ocean, the Call fornia coast is semi tropical,
and exempt from the raw winds and fogs
which, at times, trouble San Francisco, and
frost and snow are almost unknown. AL
though hitherto accessible only by q sea voy-
age, the principal cities, Los Angeles, San
Bernardino, Anaheim, San Diego and Santa
Barbara have been extensively visited, and
have given rise to number of superior hotels
at each place. The extension of the Southern
Pacific railroad, some 800 miles southeast Of
San Francisco, has recently annexed this
whole fertile and attractive region to the con-
nected railroad system of the country, and
now the most delicate invalid can ride In par
lor and sleeping Cars, By few steps from one
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

THERE is grave reason to suspect that Wade
Hampton is crazy. He has addressed letters to
Messrs. Hayes and Tilden concerning the situa-
ton of affairs in South Carolina, signing himself
Governor. 1t is hard to imagine what he expects
to gain by this whimsical performance. Neither
Hayes nor Tilden is President as yet, and he is
certainly not Governor. Long and earnest con-
temptation of his own imaginary Importance has
probably affected Hampton's brain.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

THE Democracy are beginning to talk great
deal about ''compromise" of the Presidential
question. Pray, tell us what part they have in
the question? What have they to concede? Ow-
ing to the absence Of that necessary vote they
are in no position to give or take. How can they
cOmDrOmise
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

JOHN g. THOMPSON is sfamiliarly known Is
Jack Thompson. His recently published mani.
festo portrays him as imagining himself Ajax de.
flying the storm. After the sth of this month he
will have time to discover that the role he played
was only that Of iackass
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

FOURTEEN photographers in Mexico were led out
and shot the other day for making puns on Presi-
dent Diaz's name. And they were pretty good
puns, too.-Norrisfowa Herald.
Did they all die-as photographers?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

GOV. Foote'S Letter to MI. Lamar.
Governor Foote'S letter to Col. Lamar upon
the political situation, which appears in our
present issue, we commend to our readers as
well worthy of an attentive perusal. 1t con-
tains some illustrations of the important
points in dispute which have not heretofore
met the public eye, and contains arguments
which we deem unanswerable against the
right of Congress to go behind the electoral
certificates in order to arrive at the actual re-
suit of the Presidential election which has just
occurred. Gov. Foote'S reputation as jurist
and statesman of extended experience entities
his opinions upon the questions dis
cussed by him to great weight and
influence. His conservative efforts in 1850,
and his triumph over JEFF. Davis and Seces-
sion in 1861 are yet gratefully remembered by
his countrymen. 1t is to be hoped that his
warning voice will be listened to with especial
favor by his fellow countrymen of the South,
and prevent many of them from joining the
band of conspirstors in Congress and
elsewhere who have so unblushingly
plotted armed opposition to the Government
of the Republic. We are becoming more
and more satisfied every day that the more
Intelligent and discerning citizens of the South
who voted for Mr.. Tilden in the late election
will refuse all cooperation and sympathy from
the Tildenites of the Hewitt stamp. The
people of the South were VIGOROUSLY encour-
aged by the Copperheads OF the North to rise
In arms against the Government because of the
election of President Lincoln and have severely
suffered in consequence. Those who then melted
them to civil war heartlessly and ingloriously
aided afterwards in crushing them for follow
ing their vile counsels. Should any consider
able number of these victims of delusion be
drawn now into repetition of the same mad
experiment, they we'll deserve little respect
or confederation. We hear statements made
hourly that enlightened and patriotic South
ern statesmen are becoming heartily sick of
Mr.. Tilden and his trickeries, and are resolved
to seize the present favorable opportunity of
proving their own loyalty and patriotism. If in
this we be not mistaken, the Inauguration of
Mr.. Hayes will, We venture to predict, intro
duce a glorious second "ers of good feeling
and pof,rol hrnfharbnnd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR THOMAS YOUNG, of
Ohio, who will succeed Governor Hayes after the
Inauguration, is the most interested In Hayes
resignation. Never mind, Tom is young yet, and
may be Governor some time for full term.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

SEVERAL Democratic exchanges accuse Secre-
tary Chandler Of abstracting the s12 900 from the
Treasury, or something to that effect 1t reminds
us that thief usually cries out "Stop thief" the
most Justify
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

THE Roman correspondent of the Times tele-
graphs that the Italian Geographical Society has
received letters from the Marchese Antinori, an
nouncing the safe arrival Of his expedition at
Licce. Its members met with cordial reception
from Menelik, King of Scida, who has given them
quarters within the Ghebi or royal Enclosure. 1t
appears that while traversing the territories of
the Somali, on their way from leila to Farer, the
travellers were in imminent danger Of being as
sassinated by the Danakil who conducted their
caravan, from which they had to escape by flight
and half naked, and they met with serious diff
Guilty In passing the river Avasc. Antinori will
await at Licce the return Of Captain Martini and
then proceed on his journey towards the equatO-
rial lakes. Menelik has promised them every
assistance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

THOSE Republicans who think the President
OF the Senate the only man to decide the Presi-
Dental question evidently consider the shi d of
State mere Ferry boat.-Americdn.
Canoe tell US who should decide it?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

BouGERAU, the French painter, is about forty
five years old, has high, massive forehead, and
looks and acts more like q statesman then an
artist. The studio proper is . sort of storeroom
for large pictures. He paints in small, plainly
furnished side room. One Of his pictures. upon
which he is at present engaged. represents two
young girls standing upon the seashore and look
ing out into the gloom beyond for the father who
will not return. The poor children. SO poorly clad
SO beautiful In form, are worry interesting In their
expressions Of fear and hope. Tho picture u
valued ct t,5Q9,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

THE newspapers are again agitating the Ser.
geant Bates subject. It should DO abated.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

THE paragraphists of the New York Herald and
st. Louis Globe Democrat are discussing the
merits of their witicisms. No one else is
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

GEN. GRANT refuses to become q candidate fol
Senator from Illinois, and says he isn't Sucker
enough to desire it.-Sunddy Times.
Freund doesn't run the Senate restaurant
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

THE Richmond Wing acknowledges a keg of
beer, and then hallucinates about Tilden's ap-
preaching inaugural.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

According to tbs prophecy for to-day Of Old
Indicator" there riu be rising barometer,
scindS backing to northsrly and westerly, Nth
snoac, tollolUed Jy partly cloudy heather.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

The chairman of the Senate Investig ating
Committee in Louisiana affairs is Howe. HoD
sug gestive!
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

THE Democracy of Ohio will undergo Thomp-
sonian treatment January8.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

car to another, continuously to the three
former points. Roads are in progress to the
two latter, which are now reached by short
stage or steamer rides. The expense and time
consumed in the trip are but little more than
that to Florida; and, of course, very much less
than the trip to Cuba, or the Mediterranean,
while 1t embraces many advantages which
none of them afford. The time from New
York to Los Angeles is about eeveu an half
days.
This is the centre of the great vineyards and
orange plantations of California; both fruits
being raised in wonderful variety and excel
lence. Oranges, lemons, figs, bananas, pone-
granates, olives and other fresh fruits, can be
had in perfection, and strawberries and the
like all the year round. Daily newspapers,
telegraphs, modern conveniences In house
structures, and all the Accomplishments of
American civilization, so necessary to con-
valescence, are also to be had almost the same
as at the East. 1t is the prediction of many
who have visited Southern California, Mr..
Nordhoff among others, that Southern Call
fornia will become the great natural health
resort of this continent. The track Of the
Southern Pacific is already extended $50 miles
eastward of Los Angeles, and is progressing
toward Fort Yuma and the silver mines of
Arizona and Sonora.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

THE interest Of the rising generation in the
Presidential question is illustrated by the follow
ing "puzzle," which was constructed by little
girl eleven years Of age:
My first is in here and also in thee.
My second IN rabbit and also in bare,
My thru is in year and also in dav,
My fourth is in grey but not in daf,
My fifth is in seeing and also I'm sent:
Ny whole Is the name Of our next esdent.
S. A. c.
1t is perhaps unnecessary to say that this zeal
Gus little politician has not set her heart upon
either Uncle Samuel or Grandfather Peter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

THIS year has fifty-three Sundays, clear ma
lority of one on the returns.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

BooT-FuLL snow is the. way the callers rehearsed
it last evening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

DR.. SCHLIEMANN is the great resurrectionist.
Something in name after all.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

AND now" they. talk of reviving the Bseche
scandal This time by the Episcopal clergy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

FALsTAvF and his troops are announced to ap
pear at Columbus, Ohio, Januarys 8.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

NARINI'S HALL,
z STREET, BETWEEN NINTH AND TENTH.
For rent, the above beautiful edince delightfully."-
situated in the centre OF the city, and Is accessible
by all the lines OF city cars.
AS A BALLROOM
1t surpasses In elegance And general convenience all
others in the city.
As MUSIC AND CONCERT HALL,
and for
LECTURES, PARTIES AND WEDDIN6S,
It wonderfully perfect In acoustics and affords
elegant accommodation for eight hundred persons.
GREAT REDUCTION IN THE RENTAL
has been nj de,
The hall Is open daily for inspection. For terms
hall. L, g.. AARINI,
oca-am
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON was precise in
dress, and probably had many pleasant little
vanity of his own. In the camp at Cumberland
Q755) there was but one mirror, and that set in
the end of powder horn used by his friend and
comrade, Colonel Zachary Lewis. By this mirror
General George shaved his chin every morning
and completed his toilet. The powder horn is
now in possession of one Of Colonel Lewis's de-
scendants, resident in Richmond. The horn is
still suspended upon the plated leathern string
by which 1t hung at the soldiers side.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02
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HOU6E0.

A LARGE NUMBER Oh
"a HOUSES FOR RENT
IN THE WEST END,
At rentals ranging from
TEN TO FORTY DOLEARS PER MONTH.
Apply at once to
e. o. WESCOTT,
Real Estate Agent,
Corner OF Twentieth and streets,
RENTING HOUSES A SPECIALLY. oc3l-2
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Mrs. Van Colt as a Pedestrian.

Mrs. Maggie Van Colt, termed the Widow Van
Colt, who is we'll known in this city in connection
with the revival service she conducted in the
Clinton-Street M. E. church last winter, and who
is now holding meetings of the same character in
the West Thirtieth-St meeting house, New
Y ork city, last evening stated that she once
walked mile in twelve minutes. II was" she
said,' small country place on the Hudson
river railroad. had an appointment to preach
in one of the cities on the line of the road went
into the station and told the agent that wanted
q ticket for the city. The agent told me that the
passenger train did not stop at his station again
that day. told him that must go, as was to
preach in the city that evening. The agent said,
We'll, Madame, the train doesn't stop here, but 1t
will stop at the next station, q mile from here.
The train will be there in fifteen minutes you will
be all right told the agent that, God helping
me, 1 would try, started down the track. 1t
was q hot summers day, and the sun was
scorching hot, but had an umbrella to shelter
me from the rays. walked SO fast that almost
tainted, but drink from spring revived me,
and pressed on. i reached the station three
minutes before the train came,n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

NEW YORK DRESS HATS.
SATIN AND .BOMBAZINE OPERA HATS.
DERBY HATS
From Knox, New York.
SEAL-SKIN CAPS,
6AUNTLETS and
MUFFLERS.
STINEMETZ, Halter,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

BURDETrE's favorite hymn 'Hawk eye hea
an angel sing"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02
SubscrfptiOn Rates.

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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02
Lady Morgan called upon

Rogers when he was past ninety, and fast relaps-
ing into senility. She had as a companion
young lady to whom he had once offered marriage.
Lady Morgan asked him If he recognized her
and he said hestatingly. that he did, calling her
by name. She then asked him If he knew the
lady she had brought with her. After an effort
as If he were recalling some fast disappearing
train of thought, he said slowly: " Yes know
her; she has come to marry ~ The young
lady afterwards said that she felt as If she could
have sunk through the floor
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

FEED the sparrows.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

The toy doll.wave is still among US.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02

London Times, who has recently visited the ruins
of Carthage, expresses his surprise that the anti
quarian societies have not directed their steps to
the site Of one of the most magnificent cities Of
ancient times. He describes the site as strewn
with relics which elsewhere are ravenousy seized
by bric-d-brac hunters. "What treasures" he
says, must lie beneath the surface! The only
systematic work Of excavation I am aware of has
been meritoriously done by the French, namely,
the temple Of Esculapius, at the northern ex-
tremity Of the promontory, the depth being about
rs feet. But whether or not extensive explora-
ti0ns have been already attempted, plenty of work
remains to be done, and in no way better or more
delightful than by camping out in situ."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02
Advertising Rates,

Daily-25 cents a line for ordinary advertising.
On editorial page, q per line. First page, $50
Der line
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-02
The Sclayonic Committee at St. Peters

burg has published an almanac which contains
some very Interesting statistics of the Sclayonic
populations. From these statistics It appears
that the Sclavonic family is divided as follows
!. The Great Russians Little Russians, White
Russians Galicans, 90 900, O00 q The Poles, dis
tributed over Russia, sAustria and Prussia, $780,,
goo; 3 The Czechs 5000, 900; 4. The Siberian Ser
vians, Styrians, Corinthians and the Serbo-
Croats, 1870 0OO and lastly, the Sclavic element
Of Bulgaria more than {, ooo. 900; The total num-