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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

Mr.. SINGLETON insists that numbers of
poor men may he found who would be glad
10 take our foreign missions and consulatcs
at reduced salaries. And, upon this hypothe-
sis of craftsmanship, one could go into the
rtreets blindtolded and catch man at
hazard who would make as good Repre-
sentative in Congress as SINGLETON, and
who would discharge the duties of the posi-
ton quite as respectfully as he does, and for
half the money he COTS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

THERE is great deal of CANNON after all
shout the Southern Brigadiers in Congress
Not few of them who are recorded rs gal
liant Confederate soldiers smclt the smoke
of battle from aiar, and their boasts of de-
votion to the Lost Cause are rs empty of
truth as their declarations OF submission to
the new order of things
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

THE Southern Bourbon press is now en-
gagged in tho intricate task of showing that
JEFF. DAVIS was not sccessionist What
was he? He appears to be as much mixed
in his political character as he was in his
sex when captured.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

THE New York Tribune says: "Mr. MAR
TIN |. TOWNSEND doesn't agree with cx-
Contederates as a rule, or, rather, ex-Con-
federates don't seem to agree with him but
when Mr., WHTTTHoRNE suggested that the
present ciyil-scrvice reform meant putting
Republicans out of Office and Democrats
in Mr.. TOWNSEND was glad to admit that
that was "a good definition
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

THE "phonograph" is new invention
which it is claimed will reproduce sounds
of the human voice. After they have been
ground into it, all that is necessary Is TO
grind them out again. Here's chance for
cnterprising newsgatherers to Circumyent
the secresy p with which the proceedings
of Senate executive sessions and political
caucusses are guarded. Suppose there had
been one in the Senate Chamber when the
New York nominations were under consid-
Grafton! President HAYES ears would
have burned" twice, and the public would
doubtless have been amused, if not in
structcd, with dissertations upon the moral
ity of Civil-seryice reform. And then how
convenient one of these tell-tales would be
for the use of q Jealous husband or wife
or mother-in-law The most vivid imagin-
alton fails to comprehend the scope of use
fulness and deviltry of which this inven-
ton is capable. But it would require a
second CORLIss steam-engine to grind in
and out the stentorian tones of such a
statesman as Senator COKE for example,
/ anu II secretary INAhlS SnOulu utslIc 10
talk with one of his subordinates across the
water, all he would have to do would be to
get a lOng-winded one, capable of Keeling of
sentences as long as the illimitable calcula-
tions of the most advanced astronomical
mathematician, grind them in, box the
thing up, and send it across the water.
! Then the diplomat would present himself
with box under his arm, and hurdy- gurdy
the communication into the ears of the gov
eminent to which he is accredited. The
original tones and infections of the voice of
the American Premier could thus be con-
veycd from Sitka to Roumania, or from
Oshkosh to AdrianOple. But the most con-
vcnicnt use it could be put to would be on
the stump" 1t could be made to ill APP
pointments for stump-orators, and at the
same time conceal the physical insignif-
canoe of candidates as well as deceive the
people as to their vocal pecullaritics. For
example, ALEX. STEPHENS might induce Mr.
KELLEY to charge his machine with reSon-
ant sentences regarding secession, and Mr.
! KELLEY could coax Mr. STEPHENS to charge
his box with soft and soOth ing whispers
about the tariff. Talk about postal cards
and such things, they'll soon be abolished
and valentines and duns and scolding let
tiers will be sent by express to delight or dis
tress the recipients with the burden OF
original impulse, But we forbear!
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

IT is not long ago since the Gushers Con-
ciliators Bogus Civil-Service Rciormers, and
other similar self-constituted advisory car
buncles to the Republican party were in
the habit ofScrying Bloody Shirt and de-
crying the eternal truth when any so-called
machine politician had the temerity to pre-
dict that the Confederate Democracy would
attempt TO rob the Government by seeking
the payment of Southern war claims to rcb-
els They sing different tune now.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

SOMEBODY takes the trouble to prove
that Mr. SLEMMoNs stole part of a recent
speech from ALEXANDER SMITH. The in
reference is indcicnsible, for while the
Democrats are plundering literature, they
are not taking that which is more valuable
to the Government and people. They must
plumber something or somebody.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

THE Utica Republican gleefully exclaims:
Another defeat for CoNKLING. The Rcpub-
h'-s~ has been chosen official paper of Utica.
Administration organs please copy"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

CoNCILIATEON, rs depicted in the friendly
interest betrayed by the Southern Democ-
racy for President HAYES, is illustrated by
the story of two thieves, who dined at n
high-priced restaurant One of them found
much fault with the charges Thcreupon
Che other remarked: "Oh, pay the bill :;
6hed him enough already. See! I've got
my pockets full of forks and spoons"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

. GENERAL BUTLER thinks the resumption
act is dead letter, having been killed by
the passage of the silver bill, which stopped
the funding of the public debt, and thus
prevented the accumulation of gold.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

JEFF. DAVIS is wanted to deliver the
Memorial address at Macon, Ga. If he ac-
cepts the speakers stand might be appro.
priatcly erected on the grounds of the old
prison camp, near the city, where so many
Union officers enjoyed the CHASTITY hosDi-
tality Of the Confcdcracy during the war.
The lile-blood Of several of this class, shot
within the Dead Line, makes the grass
green and nourshcs the decorative flowers
It's good idea, and should be carried out
Anything for Cancellation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

"ORASGEBLossoN is good as an en-
blematic term.:.It has an agreeable odor
when 1t first opens, but soon becomes stale
and offensive
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

STMrERTINENT inquiries are frequent in
the rural press regarding the whereabouts
Of that promised message on civil-service
reform,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

THE New York Tribune says: ave never
yet heard of the Democratic party's doing,
its duty to humanity, sternly or otherwise"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15
DRoPosALs FOR STATIONERY.
sEcRETARY's OFFICE.
SENATE THE USIrED STATE

SECRETARY's OFFICE.
snSAnEor TIE n SS y Ios sJAI ;sls
twelve O'clock m. APRiL l. ISIS, for furnishing Sta
onery for the use oil the Senate of the United States
blank forms Of proposals.: showing the quantity
on application to this ofilcc.
me 9nar.o Post and commercIl Note, Legal and
lpIres each an perfect paper, Of Uniform quality.
Ali the Manila Paper mnsf be OF pure Manila
stock, Hat and smooth sheets. and Of the toughest
The Adhesive Envelopes must DO extra well
Ppss " @ S sG Ss
Ssg are Be SSf' rpG @ en- w
BE- deiivcTe . boxes sontSnns not oyer 70 each i'
Tho quantities Of the different articles above set
Secretary Of the Senate reserves to himself The right
TO order from contractors less of the several
Proposals. from established dealer, only viii be con.
81 Ga s and
qualify. 81, ,,o l.. .,0.,.,.,..,..
the Secretary Of The senate must Be dciivefed al IL
office in the city Of Washington, ree Of any change
next.
Every article must be o. the very best quality unless
saics, spfsSmsn q each article nTspossa Ss
The name o. he PrePoser ard or paper The weight
per ream. The whcls OF each article specified in The
Offering TO furnish any such class at the lowest price
Quality considered will receive contract for the
tiles satisfactory TO the Secretary OF the senate for
the performance thereof. which bond is be filed In
the office OF the said Secretary within ten days after
the proposal has been accepted.
Ifany articles contracted for should not be deliv-
cred within the time stipulated, should ne inferior
In any respect 70 the sample the bond OF the contrao
tor will be put In suit
Proposals should be Endorsed Proposals tor sta
loneTy,for the senate" and be directed to the Sec
rotary OF the Senate Washington,
Proposals and specimens must be delivered at the
office free OF charge. -,,or,
Secretary OF the Senate of the United states.
mnrlIuN .Iw, Union anu Star copy,l
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

THE ex-Confeds in Congress- and their co.
laborers Of the Democratic press, have as
serted that the Confederate archives are
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

DR. II. J. BILLING, prominent citizen Of
Chicago, who has been ON visit to this city,
loft for home last night.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15
The National Republican

Mr.. n. II. FUGiTr Is Agent for the receipt
Of Advertisements and subscriptions for this
Paper, as well as for the Collection of Ac-
counts.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

SPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE CORNER
. Seventh and L streets-Open day and evening.
Beautiful halls Sons and daughters practically edu
IN sn,a carn,asinns KnsIi. an.,,nns a
ing. business Penmanship. business Forms, Book
month, payable on entering. students quarter or
month begins at the time OF entering Evening tuition
" per month Circular, giving particulars, sent on
application. Artistic pen-work or every description
de5a H. c. SPENCER Principal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15
PROFESSIONAL.

nR. LEON, THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED
II Specialist In the city, can be consulted every
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and SATURDAY. Sd
srECIAITY-Femalo complaints aud skin diseases.
noyl6ly
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15
WANTED.

NEW N.-wANTED-EvERY PER
IN son TO know that manufacture the best patent
shelf tepLadder In the United states Of sizes OF
NE best walnut Ash, or pine, pr ~ ~
ter, ESSEN ROBER1S
MARLIN. ~ l. street northwest,
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HOUSES.
ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS.

HENRY r. sEARLE,
Ii ARCHITECT. -
TO r STREET,
Opposite Post ONCE Department nov2ly
n n. BUTTON, ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER,
W Rooms IL and 10. SAFE Deposit Company's Build.
Ing, northeast corner Fifteenth street and New York
avenue oc311y
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15

TVANTED-TO SELL OR EXCHANGE FOR
w city property valuable business property In
1ourishing town In Illinois. Inquire OF -
noiStf 63l Pennsylvania avenue
&" TO CALL AT THE
w Bureau Of Information lis2 street. desiring
rooms; furnished unfinished, board, &c. Also 10
buy sell goods of any description. Information tree.
nol3-iy JAMES b. PHILIP & CO.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NJ. FROM Dir. c. G. CLARK, OSwEgO, ". ";
~ -. - have made sufficient eNperimen, Of
Coldens Heblys Liquid Extract of beef aud Tonic
Inygorator to enable me 10 say u Is by far the hest Of
all the preparations Of the kind lfooD and ToSIC)
that have ever used To the sufferer nom chronic
Diseases or the convale-cent II Il invaluable. being
both nourishinR and Strengthening" nariI-0t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
nISRAEIIAND TIE GROWN.

LORD DHACoNsriELD N CONSTANT CONSULTATION
WITH nTR MAJEsTY-HER INFLUENCE USED TO
OVErAwf ruE CiBISEr ON THE EASTERN CUES
TON-RUMOEs WHICH ENrEHrAIN LoNDON-IHE
ROYAL VISIT TO uCGHFHDES.
fFEoM THL nisULAE COKREsPONDCSr OF THE TRIBUNE.
LovDov, Dec 2S-rhe stream Of gossip about
Cabinet meeting, and Government policy still CUR
CLOS on, fed by Innlmcrabe rvuetS of talk, loving
in no one settled direction. but rather sprawing rag
golly wide fields which it leaves as barren rs 1t
found them. Nothing would he easier than to dip Il
bucket IN here and there, and pour ont the contents
in youg columns But the talk il, after all, mostly
euesics. and not always good or even amusing
gucsscs aud the time when the real facts must be
known is not far distant II set down one or two
particulars and pass on, shall have done all that
can be of service TO anybody who cares to know
what is said in London Oh the course of affairs.
have said something in former letters OF Lord
Rcaconslcis cllorts 20 uso the power of the Crown
and the personal influence of the Queen in aid of his
Turkish intervention policy. Tho efforts have
called out very sharp criticism, but they are not
relaxed. Lord BeaconsGcd is not the man to quit
crooked path because he IL shown a straight one.
Ihe visits to the Queen continue. The papers con-
Time to announce that the Prime Minister went
down to Windsor on such a day in order TO have
audIencr of the Queen; dncd and slept at the
Castle, and returned rs town next morning
Cabinet Council is then held; every Minister knows
that his Chief has just come from the Queen, and
every word that lie utters seems but the echo OF
those which have but just fallen from Royal iips
This Is a dangerous line to follow which makes 1t
the more attractive to a man to whom politics are
what play is 10 veteran gambler. Dangerous
alike whether it succeed or fail Ii II succeed the
fact that success is due 10 the submission Of Para
mentary Ministers to the authority of the Crown
will provoke angry remonstrance and possibly, re-
taaton Ii 1t flll the dignity Of the Queen suffers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
WASHINGTON NOTES.
MA.nINnInN. ErIdnN. Jan. 1l. ]

WASHINGTON, Friday, Jan. II, 1878.
Indian Commissioner Hayt returned 10 the city,
and was Oh duty at the Indian Oilice today. few
changes sill probably DC made 10 the Indian bureau De-
fore long
The lease and fixtures Of Ward's Hotel, Of this city
having come into the possession Of Mitchell e. McDon'
aid y assignment tn will he slc OF the furniture
closing OF the establishment.
Judge Hemingway, OF Titan, who represents the anti
Mormon sentiment of that Territory, made an argument
before the House Committee Territories to-day Ia
favor q Federal election law for Utah
senor Don Vicente Dlrdon has for some time rep
resented Honduras In this country Minister Resident
has been uccccicd by Don Jacob Bz In the quail
NV of charge aiiarrs Nj. DadUu continues 10 repre-
sent Guatemala aud saly ador as Minister.
The Signal Service Observer at Kitty Hawk. y. C.. re-
por,s that Oh December ~ the body Of supposed
TO hc Corporal Joseph J. Burke found quarter ~
a mile south Of the wTccscd steamer Huron lie WAS
buried 10y The crew Of Lille SAVING Station No q and the
pIac. marked.
The best informed politicians from North Carolina sS
that senator Merrm0n Will be appointed by Governor
Vance ChciJustice OF that state III place 81 Judge Pear
clinrr w. T. Dortc, of GOd.borO or j. W. Leach 81 Lex
ngIon Viii be- Nr. McrrmOns successor III the senate
The following list Of posmasteFs III Newiork State
whose commissions will expire during the months of
FEBRUARY, March aud April has just been prepared ::
Eooncyille j. ". Lewis, April @9 BInghainton ~ H..
stevens April 10 Flushing Jos SIN" aS-1u, aud Ian
siugburg g. IL. Corn u, February -; Phillips, Dolphin
Ami IL + oy jilbcIt Robinson, February .; Weat
Troy, William Hollands Apr TO-
III: Department Of State Las received hotc' dalcd
the 18th ut from Arslarchi Bcy, Turkish Minister at
this capital containing expression Of thanks IN The
name OF his country To- tue Government Of tho United
States for tie generous aid afforded by the ladies and
llu!riI,n Soctty Of thc Crescent and Gross, %
NcW YoI 30 81. wlundcd O the armies OF lbs Imperial
M.tcsW he sultan. The Turkish Minister states tnHt
tho Sabine Pore declared the coast Of the Nilyct
o; Seutari, Albania, 10 be placed IN state OF block
AIDE.
The Secretary Of The Treasury has Issued instructions
TO the Collector OF Customs 10 Boston 10 suspend, until
further orders the enforcement OF TIE Treasury circular
Of inc 10th 81 November last requiring the retention OF
SUGARS on the dock unt the return OF tho Welghcr and
Auur.i,cr shall nave cd at Tie Custom House
A I'm lnscsi -ation mas been Ordct'd, win "a view o
adjoining rouc modification OF the order, the present.
cr1laIoDs appcaling To- WORK hardship consequence
OF danaee Ia sugars cXpOsurc Ia the WcaiT IL j.
DroIbr That sii.nir Instructions Wil DO i.,u,d 10 Cot
ecors Of oncr ports where sugars aIe landed Oh uncOS
cred dock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
rrrKry VIRTUALLY CONQUERED.
TIE ATTITUDE or TIE PORTE.
RUssILs PROPOSAL DECfINED-TuE GRAND ViZIER
DESERTS PEACE.
Ia 10 1873.

RUssIis PROPOSAL DECfINED-THE GRAND VizIER
DESERTS PEACE.
LoSDoS. Saturday, Jan. IL, 1873.
The Daily Telepaprs pera correspondent sends the
following: "The Porte has refused to allow the
questions Of peace and armis,ice TO DO con-
sdered together rs il understood that
these questions were TO be kept separate
during preliminary negotiations. believe
the Po.te has determined that n defence OF
Adrianoplc is virtually impossible. The Ministerial
changes are regarded as favorable TO peace, hut op
posed the separate arrangement desired by Russia.
Hamd Pasha, the new Grand Nizicr, favors dig
r!iied and honorable peace.
An Imperial order giving notice Of the changes in
the Ministry, says the Turkish defeats are due 10
the faults of the commanders, who will be tried
when peace is established. The order expresses the
hope that the Ministry win make such arrange
ments Is will guarantee the integrity and indie
pendcucc of tho country. II is officially stated that
tie term of aTmistice proposed by Turkey is six
weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
NISSA CAPTURED.
THE ARMIsTICE PROJECT NULLIFIED.

RUSSIA DEMANDS PEACE PROPOSALS FIRsT-LORD
DERBY REPRoACHEs HER WITH BAD FAITH.
Nissa has surrendered to the Servians. who, after
desperate fighting had carried the adjacent heights
by Storm and thus rendered the place untenable
This victory opens the highway from the Servian
frontier TO Sophia where there is strong Russian
garrison. The Montenegrlns have also won victo-
ry, having captured the seaport of Antivari, which
has hitherto resisted their efforts, the garrison being
aided by Ottoman war vessels. As regards truce,
Russia has adopted frmer tone. She refuses to
grant an arnistice until the Porte submits the cond-
tons on which II expects TO make peace Lord Derby
is understood to have demonstrated with Russia for
declining to open negotiations Internationally for
truce Ii il reported that part of General Radctz-
kys forces have arrived at Yeni-Saghra, the way
TO Adrianope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
MR. WOODS IDEA OF sTATESMANSHEP.

..,,r INVESTIGATIONS OF OLD sCANDAIS--THE
,orsr PASSES THE WOOD RESOLUTIONS.
lBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNE.I
W.suINGrON, Jan. 11.--Thc House opened to-day
with Mr. Eugene Hale in control Of Mr.. Woods res
Outio,s-a position of advantage which he obtained
,b,ourh the Republican victory yesterday The
Democraie side was evidently nervous. fearing that
NOT enough Of their laggards had yet arrived TO re-
verse the position. The leaders began to man
puyro for delay, but Mr.. Hale insisted on
rnsbinp The fright and demanded the previous
onesi;on. He was defeated by a vote eff 100 to 1O7
sndMr. Wood, thus reinsfated in the leadership of
the House then moved as a substitute for thereport
~ tho committee his original resolutions.
After some sparring. the vote. was taken
on this proposition, and the Democracy
rorained control of the House by the meagre
majority of four votes and these only obtained
by an unlimited amount of telegTaphing last night
10 absentees by the whppers-in.
imong the subjects which the Democratic scandal
crusaders especially desire to investigate arc these
ALLEGED frauds in the letting Of valuable mail routes
IN the latter part of General Grants Administration
alleged frauds in construction contracts for $1,000
OOO LET By Secretary Robson, few days before lie
ceased 10 have control of the Navy the old stale
jcbs of the District Ring; the alleged combinations
which resulted in the defeat of the fill
busters against the Electoral ,d}ll the Louisiana
Florida and South Carolina Presidential votes; the
restoration to rank in the Army and Navy OF Rnnke
and Draper; expenditures on public buildings
throughout the country investigation of the means
BIZ which the desert land steal act passed in the
last Congress- and the transactions under 1t;
the alleged mismanagement of the Agn-
cultural Bureau under the former Conlms-
soner; the entire Indian Ring question just
covered BY the Department investigations the secret
history of the withdrawal of troops in the South
the alleged violation of law in refusing arms TO
Southern militia the old stories about Naval frauds;
the allegations of dupicity in the diplomatic reia,
tons of the United States with Mexico and
IN connection with the nOn-recOgnition of
DiaZ the offices of the Territories the accounts OF
the expenditures Of the House from the ALih Con-
eress until now including all the investigations
pryng inquest into the operations OF every depart
ment and bureau Of the Government especially INTO
ALLEGED frauds in the reissue of bonds and currency;
and whatever other subjects the malice and lngenu-
ity of partisans can invent.
The investigations of the XLlld Congress- which
40 disglsted the country, to be renewed. 1t is
not pleasant prospect and IS likely materially 10
interfere with the legislation necessary 10 place Inc
business Of the country upon substantial basis.
After this matter WAS disposed Of, the House pro-
ceedel to the consideration of private business and
then adjourned until Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES by TELEGRAPH.

MONTREAL, Jan. ll.--Anthony McKeand Il Co.,
commission merchants, failed Their liabilities $685.
900, and assets $4,000.
ST. JOHN, n. b.. Jan. ia fire at Carleton. n.
b. today destroyed anms livery stable, aud six valuable
horses aud Two dwellings,
BUFFALO, n Y, Jan. H. Christopher Brutz, the
church burglar attempted Ia break jail TO day after throwing
lime III the eyes 0i the JallOr
CoXsACKIE, n. Y, Jan. LA ferry sleigh with
broke through the ice $3.50 day and the
passengers narrowly escaped drowning.
PORTLAND Me-. Jan. ll.-Andrew Jones was
found guilty nanslauger today for killing captain Hol
Johnson OF schooner Gazte OF gloucester ON Grand
18TH OF December st Ho was sentenced 10
four years a the fhonaston sIae lolson
TORONTO, Jan. 11.-Chief-J ustice Harrison to-day
decided exTaton proceedings 10 the case Of Charles
Williams the Chicago iorger Illegal the act OK 1877.
which the ings were taken, not being In force
ana tie prisoner accordingly discharged bot Immediately
O warrant