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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

IT Is quite a compliment to The Post to have
its seneca Sandstone rival initiating il in style
aud makeup. The imitation stops at that
point, we are pleased to know. As yet there
has been no infringement upon our intellectual
patcnt.-OrdngeLiossOm
The style of makeup referred to is in i'm
itation of the Philadelphia Times and other
respectable journals which our neighbor
initiates. There is no danger Of any one S
infringing upon its intellectual patent
until it is cleaused of its filthy and vulgar
surroundings. The pearl is said to nestle
in the head OF n toad, but no one cares TO
appropriate the gem until ii is separated
from the reptile.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

The House Banking and Currency Com
mittee propose to have all the gold in the
various United States repositories weighed
in their presence. Now, who will weigh the
committeeman before and after this lob?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

~How HATE the military" is the bound
ing BANNING's new version OF the opera
boulie song. And he is joined in the chorus
by the entire gang OF sham patriots from
the South, US well us the Moonshiners, the
Rioters, the Strikers, the Communists, aud
GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

REA-PYwELL.-On March ~, 1878, at the resi-.
denc- Of the brides hther by the Kew Dr. j. W. Par
ker, 4. +. REA. Of Maryland, to Miss EMMA q. PY-
WELL, OF Washington, ID. g. No cards.
RANDOLPH-WHITE.-on Monday, March u.s.
1875, at Altoona" the residence of William Key How.
ard. esq. near Fredericksburg Va by the Rev. T. q,
MurdOugh, d. D.. JoHN u RANDOLPH to GABRIELLA
daughter of the late Hon. Albert S.,White formerly
Tinted States SamnlOr from Indiana
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20
THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM OF IN

THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM OF The uSIlED
STATES. by DAVID A. mcknight j. b. Lin
pincOtt Il Co, Philadelphia. For sale by T.. H.
Whitaker Co.. OIL Pennsylvania avenue, Wash
ingtOn, D. c.
This volume, Of 400 pages, is devoted to
critical and historical exposition of the funda-
mental principles of the present electoral sys-
tenn as it appears in the Constitution, and of
the acts and proceedings enforcing it. The
work was suggested by the issues raised at the
last Presidential election, and the narrow
escape which the country then made from
relapse into anarchy, induced the composition
and publication of the present volume The
subject Is treated in a compact systematic, and
intelligent manner, and the work is of the
first importance to statesmen, students, law
ycrs, and journalists for reference alone, even
though they may differ with the author as to
conclusions and deductions. An appendix
contains a complete summary Of extracts from
the documents and authorities cited in the
body of the work, while the whole is made
easily available by a full index. After full
discussion of the subject, and survey Of the
evils lurking ill., aud shortcomings of the
present statutes, the author submits the form
of law designed to remedy by legislation
those defects Persons now engaged in the
effort to perfect q system of electing Presi-
dent and Nice-President will find much assist
amcc in careful consultation of this book of
Mr. Mcknight.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

CHICAGO proposes to abolish its 400"
and sell or give away its wild animals. All
very well rs matter of economy !; but how
they'll miss CARTER HARRISON.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

"RAwHEss in position is the verdict in
Doorkeeper Folks case This is the new
Democratic synonym for open violation OF
the law. But Sergeant-at-Arms THOMPSON
doesn't feel particularly raw in his position
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

bcHstf,l
Most numerous and conspicuous of claim hunters
Is the gentleman from the South who was ruined
by the way sab lost our lands. lost our niggahS
lost eva thing but our OnHh-by gawd ,suh. we KEEP
our OnHh%' lie usually comes 10 town on short
allowance Of ready cash. and II his wife doesn't
take 10 keeping b0ardvrs us n basis of supplies or
II he can't get nn appointment at the House, he
has to learn 10 do rs others 'do-liNe Oh hope.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

As the spring advances and the full effect
Of the sC-called silver imitation is felt in
the South there is unanimous Democratic
cry in that section for mint privilegcs-not
for coinage purposes, however
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

Hon. NOAH DAVIS, of the Supreme Court
Bench OF the State OF New York, addressed
the people of New York city last Sunday
evening, at Tammany Hall, on the subject
OF Temperance. 1t was his first appearance,
and his effort was great success He made
an army Of converts. At the close OF his
amusing and captivating address three hun
dred and fifty persons walked up, signed
the pledge, and put on the blue ribbon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

II true to their obligations, Republican Congress
country's good government. viii be guided by the
principles of the Republican party platform; &c
likewise will the President he guided In executing
the laws enacted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

THE st. Louis Globe Democrat says "A
drunken member on the door of the House
il an iniallible sign of the return OF the
Democntic party to power"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20
An Uncommon Bore.


Dornan B. Eaton Is an uncommon bore, and dc
serves punishment but really the way Gail Hamil
ton goes for him Is enough to call for the interior
enco OF the Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty
Animals.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20
COM FORTS.

ENELIX DESFOsSEs FRENCH BAKERY
II VIENNA ROLLS A SPECIALITY,
Established 1881
IS YEAns OF INCREASING SUCCESS
FELIX DkSFOssSE,
lie wellknown and only real French baker Washing
ton has removed to No. 2D2 II street between Twei-
tieth and TwentyiiTst streets Pennsylya ave
nue., whers In house expressly built for The purpose
be has greater FACILITIES than before for the maIlumc-
lure OF the best French and American Tread French
md dealers.
n, B.-French Bread IS recommended for persons
Of delicate health especially for those suffering ifOn
dyspepsia Beware Of limitations ter
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

New Orleans Picayune.l
Ex-secretary boutwell, has not yet been provided
with an ol'ce: but he was genuine civilservice
reiormer, and cannot expect much.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

BANNING squirms and wriggles like a
real Army Worm under intelligent and ex-
prrienced criticism
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

DOR RENT--A THREE.S STORY BRICK HOUSE.
back building. pressed.brick mont, containing u
rooms, bail room, lntI ODE. water, mud No bll
Twenty. first street, between II and streets Apply
AT No. 2lA PennsylVanis avenue. mRrlB-2w"
E0R RENT-A GENTLEMANS COUNTRY RES.
II idence at Highlands" ten minutes by Bait.
Turnpike Seventeen rooms. nne grove, OUT houses
&G, &c. Good water. Address Lock Box ii, this
once. mlAIf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20
a Badge OF Glory.

Harrisburg Telegraph
Still, II Is a solid aOuth. That's a badge OF
glory. And It Is hungry. Which Is dangerous
condition In which 10 find biped or quadruped
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

New York Commercial.1
The great beauty Of Mr.. Hayes character Is hi,
mcckness and tenderness OF heart. Only kicl
him hard, and he Is sure TO appreciate you.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

Tue most assidious parental attention will fire.
queny fail to prevent coughs colds Group, &c. DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup Is most valuable remedy to
have convenient when needed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

cEALEp pkonp snSNffT"T blP MfFSs i RE
- endorsed "Proposals for Lime. Oh, &C., Hard.
ware, Stationery. and Pine Wood" will be received
a, this Office until Il M, tho 18th dly Of Mach, Isis,
for articles TO DO delivered at The Navy Yard Wash.
Ington, u. q free OF any expense to The Govern
mpnt, viz: .r
BUREAU OF EQUIPMENT AND RECRUITING
Articles embraced In Requl. itions No. 6sl. 6B GU
md Bis, consisting OF Line OIL &c., Hardware, sta.
tonery, and Pine We Oh, Us per detailed schedule IL
BE- seen at this office. ..
Each requ'sition will be awarded separately.
The right In reserved to reject any or all or the Of
iels Dot deemed advant iGeous to the Government.
Responsible security required the bids for tn
prompt and faithful delivery orthe articles.
Blank 90 rms for bids to be had Al this Office
W. W. WILLIAMS,
Pay Inspector, United - ates Navy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

Ir costs the taxpayers Of Ohio 81 900 every
day the legislature is in session. That body
has been in session more than sixty days with
nothing done but party legislation, There Is
no barren ideuity about Democratic reform.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

tChicago Times
Stanley Matthews has COINED the gang" OF Pa
cihc Railroad Senators.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20
Favoriny southern Democrats.

The editor Of an Iowa paper that has steadily
supported the President has just returned home
theory that the President has A well. defined pur,
pose In bluifng Republicans aud favOring Southern
Democrats. lie thinks that an effort will be made
are in power and he wishes 10 hold the Southern
as against the Northern Democrats 10 retain power
The editor referred to thinks this the entire secret
of his policy, and warns Republicans 10 think and
act for themselyes-Gll Of which is wise and
shrewd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20
THE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE IN THE UNIT

THE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE IN THE UNITED
STATES. ny d. Z. MCMILLAN. q. 7. Putnam
sons, New York. For sale by Solomons 4 Chap
man. Seventy.fivc cents
A discussion of this subject to DO useful
shosld bo Invested of all partisan bias and
prejudice. Any proposed innovation or change
of basis Of elective franchise now brought for
ward is Immediately canvassed from party
standpoint, and when the politicians of either
OF the existing organizations think they per.
ceive hidden advantage for their opponents
its defeat is at once dccreed. The little book
before us appears to have been conceived in a
patriotic spirit and brings to the consideration
Of tho subject n liberal amount of intelligence
and broad, comprehensive views, which, uni.
versally adopted, would go very far toward
a botter understanding between tho represent.
atives or capital and labor than now exists on
this vexed question of suffrage
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20
PROPOSALS..
PRorosALs FOR SWEEPING AND CLEANING

pRorosALs FOR SWEEPING AND CLEANING
ALLEYS.
ESoISEERs OFFICE,
DISTRICT UF CoLuMRIA,
wAsuIS8ToS. March Is 1873
Sealed proposals will be received at ms Office until
twelve o'clock m. on SATURDAY. MARCH q 1873,
for sweeping and cleaning alleys In the cities of WASH
ington and Georgetown for one year,
Hank forms and all necessary Information can DO
obtained upon application at this office, and no bid
Will receive consideration unless made upon said
blank iorm by order OF the Commissioners Of tho
Dcirct OF Columbia
H. I.rIOxIE, Lieut.. EnRineers U. y. A..
ieble-3t Engineer OF District { Columbia,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

TOO RICH. romance after the German Of
ApDLPH STRErKFuss. By Mrs. A. l.. WIsrER J.
u. lippnCntt * Co, Philadelphia. For sale by
L. ". Whitaker Il son, 0il Pennsylvania avenue.
An exceedingly well-written romance of
about 400 pages of high and low life in Ger
many. The plot discloses much ingenuity of
conception and an intricate knowledge of hu.
man nature in its development and
denOmmem. The fact that happiness
does not by any means result from
the possession of riches is beautifully and Of.
fectivcly demonstrated in the delineation of
the characters which arc personated in the
story. The whole is so admirably told and
the amatory and the tragic and the frivolous,
the gay, and the vicious are so charmingly
blended or contrasted that a careful pcrusal of
TOO Rich" will be found well compensated
by the pleasure enjoyed and the profit &C.
cured.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

WEDNESDAY .iiii.Ii,tMABcu 20, ISIS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20

THE Communists celebrated themselves
and their doctrines at Beethoven Hail. in
New York city on Sunday evening last,
and was red alfnir throughout. The
Graphic says: "Thc tickets were red, the
numerous flags were rcd, the nccktics
were red the flowers vera red
aud even the babies in arms, who
turned ont with their mothers en- m1ssc,
were very red in the face from crying.
These young Red Republican Communists
took very active part in all the exercises. .
It is evident that this element ia making
progress in this country. Our cities will
soon be marked by its presence.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20
HOTELS.
NEW YORK AVENUE HOTEL.

Corner New York avenue and Fourteenth street.
Gentlemen with their hmilies hnd at this
houSe the surrounding OF pleasant home with the
cOnvenienceS OF we-conducted hotel. A liberal ar
rangement will be made with persons who desire their
meals only mrll3m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

sHysTHE CAMPAIGN AGAINST KING Az
~ cohpl will be continued every niIht this
atthe Christian Church OIL Vermont avenue, between
and streets rthwest under tho auspices OF the
Central orsanlzaon. Meetings will be called to er-
der q 80 o'clock mit-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-26

that he had spent the whole night pre-.
vious to bis departure at his boarding
place, and detectives having taken the
matter up, discovered the name Of
:" Il. f. Smith, st. Albans, Vt +"
in the register OF the Adams
House, Boston. Experts identified
the signature as that OF Phair. Arti.
cles Of dress belonging to the murdered
woman were found in the room occupied
by Smith" and other articles were
traced to two different pawnbrokers'
establishments. The pawnbrokers after.
ward identified Phair as the mau who
had deposited them on Jane 8 and 10.
On this evidence Phair was tried and
condemned to death, but according TO
Vermont law, which worked favorably to
him in this instance, was to spend two
years at hard labor in State prison be-
fore the execution of hs sentence He
constantly affirmed his innocence, but
few believed him. As the day for the
hanging drew near, Mr.. NJ. D Downing,
respectable business man OF Boston,
had his attention drawn to the case BY
an account Of the alleged criminal pub.
hshed in the Boston Globe. Il flashed
upon his mind that he had talked with
man answering Phair's description, on
train that left Providence June 10, 1874.
Through his earnest iuterposition Phair
was respited, the governors order to
that effect reaching the Jail only twenty
minutes before Phair was to be hanged.
Subsequent investigations have made it
probable that the detectives. in their
zeal to work up case, showed the
pawnbrokers photograph of Phsir, be.
fore they we're admitted to his presence
to pick him out from among others,
whereas Mr. Downing recognized him
at once, without such aid, as the man
with whom he had conversed on the
tsain. Furthermore, Phair said he
passed the night at Providence in lodg-
ing house with blue sign and Eb;,e let
ters, and described the looks of the keep.
er and attendants. When inquiry was
first made into his case no such estab-
lishment could be found in the city, bat
it finally appeared there was such one
in 1864, when he wac in the city, il at
all, 1t having since been torn down. The
people connected with it profess to rec
olIect some of the circumstances mar.
rated by Phair as occurring during his
vsit. If all these things be true, the
prisoner has established an alibi rs far
as the scjourn at the Adams House,
Boston, and the interviews with the
pawnbIokers are concerned Mr.. Down-
ing, at least, is an unimpeachable wit.
ness, and we believe relies on other cyl
dence than his recollection for fixing
the date OF tie day when be met Phair.
There has certainly been enough doubt
thrown upon the prisoners guilt tC
justify Lew trial, The legislature il
/, alone legally competent to deal with th,
l case, and it is likely to give PhAir the
benefit of all the circumstances in BIZ
, favor. lie is not a man of wealth o.
influence, 80 it ia hardly possible lha
= the corroboration of his alleged visit Il
Providence is a scheme to save his life
, If it is such it has been very skillfully
e devised and carried out.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-26

The Legislature Of Vermont, which has
just met. will have to consider one of the
NEST extraordinary cases in the annals
Of crime, in determining whether John
I, Phair shall have new trial, receive
a communication OF his death sentence, or
be hanged according to the sentence
passed three or lonr years aVO.
EARLY on the morning OF June o, 1874,
the house OF 3 disreputable wsman
named Aun Friese, living in Rutland,
was discovered to be on fire. Her re-
mains we're dragged from the flames
aud it was evident that she had been
murdered Phair, who had been mi
male with her, was suspected and arrest
I'd. At 4:30 on the morning when the
Gre took place, he had left bis boarding
house IN Rutland on the Boston IRAN
He was taken into custody on his return
aud claimed 10 have been to Providence
IN search OF work. he could not prove
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-26
MEMPHIS. TENN. SATURDAY EVENING. OCTOBER 96. 1878

lects her own patients. Where
there has been possibility of re-
covery, she has nursed all through
who have fallen into her hands.
Her last patient, now a GONZALES
cent and a very happy man, was
Mr.. Echols, in Senatobia, Miss.
Our leading physicians, Mitchell,
Simmons, Thornton, Erskine, Nc
Culley and Others have given her
testimonials of the splendid
service she has rendered.
She has illustrated not only the
humane and sympathetic graces OF
her sex, but the great capacity
when developed and when oppor-
tunity occurs for endurance, he
roic deeds and distinguished SER
vices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-26

Systems toned and renovated with Hsstes-
ter's Stomach Bitters are most effectually de-
fcnded from disease. That supreme invigO-
rant soon overcomes that distressing fesble-
ness consequent upon ailments which impov-
erish the blood and relax the muscles. Vigor,
appetite. sleep return TO the wasted frame,
and every physical faculty gains greater ac-
tivity through its benign influence, Nor Is
this all. for the Bitters have q most genial
and cheering effect upon the mind Of the dss-
popdent invalid, which is the natural effect
Of the increased bodily vitality which they
produce. Nervous symptoms disappear in
consequence Of the use Of this medicine, and
the evil consequences sure to result from q
premature decay Of the physical energies are
ayerted. Dyspepsia, liver complaints. rhsu-
matte ailments. urine and uterine Irregulari-
ties, malsrial diseases. and many other dis
ordered conditions of the system, are reme-
died by the Bitters,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-26

prophets and the candidates. But,
because of DR.. Blackburn's candi-
dacy, we shall not be deferred from
doing him full honor as philan-
thrOpist. If his recent exploits, as
the friend of his race, had been his
first efforts in humanity, concur
rent with his desire to be governor
Of Kentucky, it would be different,
But they are not. They merely
reveal to us in striking manner
the peculiarities of his antecedent
career and his character. TO both
we take off our hat, reverently, and
we say, Gall honor to this brave,
this noble old man /; governor OF
no governor God Almighty will
bless him p
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-26
A NoRLR WOMAN.

When the affairs of society and
Of business gradually resume their
usual courses, when we engage again
in the eager pursuits and struggles
of ordinary lives, we will forget,
not only the sorrows and the perils
Of these times, but much Of the
heroism and the glorious deeds it
brought forth. While the subject
yet occupies the public mind, we de-
sire and will continue to mention
some of those who were faithful to
the interests of humanity, useful in
the alienation of misery, and true
to the trusts that were committed
to them. OF this class should bs
remembered Mrs. Mary E. Edwards,
of New Orleans, who is not only q
lady Of education, high social posi-
lion and sympathetic feelings, but
of rare culture and intelligence.
Belonging to distinguished family
of Ireland, as we mentioned yes
terday in speaking of the
death of her cousin, Cardinal
Cullen, she unites with the
ardent and generous impulGes OF
her nationality and people more
than ordinary intellectual capacity
and training. Many years ago,
when her husband, one of the
wealthy men of New Orleans, died,
she sought relief and occupation
in severe study. Being already
highly educated, she turned her
attention to medicine. This came
about, however, after she had nursed
the sick and soothed the dying upon
one occasion in the Crescent City
Her leading idea was to be useful, to
relieve the suffering and distressed.
1 Hence in course of time she grad
nally became known to the medical
profession rs one who could not
only diagnose a case but nurse il
through day and night. When the
great plague of this year broke out
she came to Memphis, bringing
with her the highest credentials
from the elder and the younger DR.
Stone, and other eminentphysician
of New Orleans. These, however
were notnecessary, for her kind, in
telligent face, her manners, bear
ing aud speech bespoke the lady wht
! woull command respect In any
company. Fortunately for Mr.
! Whitmore Of this paper, who had {
5 violent and malignant case Of fever
she was sent by q friend to nurse
! him, which she did tenderly, firmly
and successfully. She is only here
as a special nnrce, and of course SO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-26

After this date, until further
notice, the LEDGER will not
be delivered by carriers.
Parties desiring to subscribe
can obtain the paper at the
LEDGER counting room for
TWO GENTS each by FUR.
.CHASING TICKETS.
AS soon as the epidemic II
ended, and the people return,
ali our routes Will be re.est%b
aisllCti.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-26

ONLY ten deaths from noon yes
.terday to noon to-day. This is the
lightest record for over two months.
On the Goth of August five deaths
were reported from yellow fever;
on the 21st, fifteen deaths, and the
reports never fell below that figure
until to-day. 1t is dying out like a
candle burned down to the socket.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-26

We are satisfied that had L9uisi.
ana, Florida and South Carolina
been given to President Tilden after
having been bought, as the Tribune
pretends to prove, that he would
have had all the members in the
State prison as soon as he knew the
facts, instead Of beStowing offices
upon them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-26
SPECIAL NOTICE
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors ani
indiscretiOns Of youth. nervous weakness.
early decay. loss Of manhood. etc.. / will
send receipt that will cure you. FRKK OF
CHARGE. This great remedy Was discovered
BY a missionary in SOuth America. Send a
Self-addrssssd envelope to the Rev. JOSEPH
7. IEXAE. Station D. BiJIs Houss. KeS York
Giy. -xxVii-3S sOdGw