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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-10-23

TENDER EOOTED GHOSTS. --Thclr religion
probably consisted in part OF tho worship
cf tho dead, 80 that the very torbs thcu~
selves, and not tho cromccEa only were
sort Of temple. And yet they had the deep
eat dread Of the r,appearance ot the dcparle!
upon esrth~-of his ghost. To prevent h'!
| "walking'' they adopted i strange practical
rorm Of ayorcsm. They strewed the Grornd
az the graves mouth with sharp aonfa OF
broken picces OF pottery, AZ though Rhoat
| cond have his feet cut, and by lear OF that be
kent from returning to his old haunts. Boz
ages and ages after the days Ci the nonni
hujders the same custom lived on CT @hlch W.
| here sec the rise The S,me ccremony--turnca
now to an unmeauing rite--Wa5 n5ed lot th'
graves OF those, su,h as murderers or suicides.
who might b, expected to sleep uneaslly ~
their narrow house. This is the custom which
| is referred to in the speech OF the priest to
Lacrtes OpheIia had died under snoh snspi-
cion of suicide that it was stretch oil theI'
rule, be says, to grant her Christian burial
| And but the great command o er5Ways our
! order,
She should 10 ground uasanctGol have lodged
| TO the last trumpet; for charitable prayers,
Sbards, hnts and pebbles should be throWn 90
her.
The body of him for whom the mouDd WAS
bu;lt was not buried in tho centre, but at onH
end. and that commonly the east, Tor III mrot
csses tho barrOws lie east and west. II ID
never stretched cut flat, but lies or sits IN
orouched attitude, the hand brought dcwn upon
I,he breast, and tho knees raised up to meet
the chin. So that the dead man was lett facing
toward the west-the going down OF the sun
There cannot but be somo significance in this
, Tho daily death of the sun has, IN all ages and
to all people, spoken Of mans own death; his
western course has seemed TO tel! OF that last
= iourney upon which ell arc bent. SO that the
rcstine place Of the soul is nearly alwaya
imagined to lie westward, in tho home OF the
setting sun. ,.,,
For the rest there acerls LITTLE doubt that the
| harrows represent nothing clsc-though upon
= a laryo scalc-than the dwelling homo OF the
timc and that the greater part OF the funeral
! r;ios src very literal and unsYmbolcal. Tho
! Esnnimaux and laps OF our day dwell 10 l.u:a
m more commodious than the amall chambers
If the barrows, and exceedingly like them IN
- shane; only they keep them warm by hcap!nE
8 nm over them, not earth, but snow. ln thes'
they sit snuatting in 40 attitude not unlike that
of the skeleton of the tumuli. OF tho human
remains the skulls arc small and rouno' ana
have prominent ridge over the sockcts OIL tue
7 ewes showing that the arc!ent race was OF
; small statue, with round heads and oVerhang
ing eyebrows in short, they bore considerable
resemblance to modern llanlanders;- 1h'
= Da1rn Of History" by g. +. keary, NJ. A.
For fine Underwear SEQ Deslharl. G2 King
street.
- Eor Goo rlotbinr sen ncalhatn, g. kinP
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aCE CREAM, sOsA WATER, &c.
ICE CREAM.

My Ice Cream Mandatory ona of Tho lar&-
ost in Virginia, still continues to supply private
customers, Sunday schools. excursions, ri"nics,
fairs, festivals and associations, as well lis tho
trade, with that SUPERIOR CREAM that has
made a name in this community, and is known
everywhere as BRENGLE'S ICE CkEAM. l
could easily reduce its prce by lowering its squa-
ity, but good cream, Of fresh puro, wholesome
ingredients, cannot be furnished NJ q loss prico
than serve it. Of Ofcourse, l could grade my
cream by tho price, but my cresn would oss
The good name that years of fair dealing have
won for it. ask tnat persons abroad ordering
"Brenglo's Cream" from third parties Will %s-
sure themselves that tho ream-sent is certainly
from my establishment l warrant my croan,
and do not wish that inferior cream, sent ont MS
mine, may injure its reputation. 1t is my aim
to furnish the BEST CREAM In AN EklHA,
and my customers are satisfied that DO So
ia 3-it HENRY BkENGhE.
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AleFau0rla Qbaz&tte
TEENS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

IN, rnor 81 %
O. nnnths ... :, N
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For fine Underwear SEQ Deslhap'. G2 King
street.
For Gno Clothing SEQ penlham, t2 h'ng
street, corner OF Fairlax.
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MEDICINAL.
VEGETINE.
EEV, j, L. LUDLOW WRITES:

-,
ll5 Baltic st., Brooklyn, NY, Nov. Ii, 'T4'
Il. il. Stevens, esq.
Lear Sir: From personal benefit received by
is usi, ~ we'll as from personal knowledge OF
tEoSn whose ca7os thereby have seemed almost
miraculous, csn most heartily and sincerely
recommend tho VegeLino for tho complaints
which il is clSimcd TO cure.
JAMES i. LUDLOW,
ihin Pastor Calvary Ban. Oh. Sacramento, Cal.
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NEORGE K. HILL & CO.'S.
CAREFUL MANUFACTURES"
OUR NEW GOODS.
ALMOHD-Fancy Nut Favored.
UOCOANUT-Rich Fine Drop Top Coatat
PREJIDENT-Iced Drop, bright narGr.
PRINCESS-lced Sheet, soft cblonY.
SEASIDE-For light summer Luncheon.
TOURIST--Sweot Hard Biscuit, igurnsi top,
ElSMARCk-Ge German Biscuit, Csrawny il"vof
SARATOGA-Crimp edge, Mace flavor.
These fancy goods are furnished tho t'ndo ~
assorted or straight packages, aLLractively pa.
up for retail. Thoy Aro no. kept in stock. No
tin cans ueed, consequently they arc hl|ay:
fresh md in high flavor. Nc respectfully F" Ic''
an examination Of thesu gocls.
GiGOkGN L. lliLh s. CO,
my ~ A!nxaniria, Ea.
r W. AVEEf'
CHOICE FAMILY h AID y FAHcy HEuuh.
RES, WIN L LIQUORS, &c. &c,
ZIG King ST. cor. Alfred,
rEORGE hcBURNEY & 2ON.
Dealers IN
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GaOt*
KIES, WINES AN d LIQUORS,
ENGLISH and SCOTCH ALE aid BROW :,
STOUT.
Also, EASTERN and POTION AC HENRI
arI MA ACkEEEL.
NOS. l6G AID f70 kIEH STEAET
washington Hall BulIing,l
Alexandria, w.
Orders promptly Tiled. mn 31-tl
~ WM. RAMSAY,
WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER
-AED-
TEA DEALER
6, F.. coz. KING AND 81 -i2HPH SIS.
nov 22-tf Alexandria. W..
CHOICE NEW HOMINY Just received hY
~ sep27 j. T.. MlLBURN.
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YEGETINE.

YEGETIN.E.
SHE RESTS WE'LL.
South Poland, Me-, Oct. II, 1876.
hlT. IL T.. Stevens
Doar Sir: L havo boon sick two years with
tho liver complaint, and during that time have
lakon a great many different medicines, but
mono of them did me any good. I was restless
nights, and had no appetite. Since taking the
Vogotino | rest we'll and relish MY. food. Can
recommend tho Vogotine for Whist is has dono
lrr mo. Yours respectfully,
Mrs. ALBERT RICK EH.
Witness cf the above
AIR, Georsa Nj. Vaughan, ModCord, Mass.
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and
stosutv
of tho nstora
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VE(xET'INE

Z 4 Q y T Q z T II K G II l. D + 4 N >
E..atoa Homo, IA Tyler street,
Boston, April, 1876.
II. Il. Stevens.
Dear Sir: VIC feel that tho children IN our
homo lsvn been greatly bonelttod by the Veg
cline you hayn 80 kindly given us from time to
tin,n. Especially thoao troubled with tho acrollll"
With respect, Mrs. N. WORMELL, Matron
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VEGETINE.

Soothing ECU A L no IT.
South Salon, Mass, Nov. IA, 1876.
ii r. Il, L. Stevens.
Doar Sir: haVo boon troubled with scrotula
aankar end liver complaint Tor three years.
Nothing ovor did mo any good until COM
moncod using tho Vegetnc. l am now getting
along first rate, and still u5ing tue Vogetlno. l
consider thorc is nothing equal 10 it for such
compIaint, Csn heartily recommend it 10 cve-
rYhoav. Yours lulv
Mrs. LIZZIE III. I rhOnAnD,
kio. IL Lagrange st., South Salem, Mass.
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V.EGETINE.
REV. q. r.. WALKER SAYS:

REV. o. 4. WALKER SAYS:
Providence, Il. L, lGi Transit st.
II. l.. Stoyona, esq.
fool bound to express with my signature tho
high valuo place upon your Vegotne. M y
l;.:ni!y hayo used il for the last two yoars. In
nervous debility it is invaluable, and L recon-
mend 1t 10 all who may mood an lnvigoratlng'
rnnovatin& tonic. .. L. WALhEh,
For!ny Past. Bowdoin 81. church, Boston.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19
DIED.


CoNNoLLY.-on Sunday night, March II, 1873, Mr..
His funeral viii take place Nom lis late residence.
AZ NJ street northwest, Thursday afternoon, March
q, al o'clock. His friends are invited 10 attend. -
BOwEN-At aI5 o'clock, on Monday morning,
OF his age.
Funeral will take place from his late residence sOa
n street northwest Wednesday, nj . o'clock,
sTRACHAN Monday, March IS, BETTE
STHAcHAS, aged n years,
Funeral at $50 p M. "Wednesday, March 20, from
shiloh baptist Church, l. street, between sixteenth
and seventeenth streets northwest
ELI.INGER.-0n the 18th OF March, 1873, joan A.
ELLiSGER JR., amer severe Illness OF twelve days,
Of diphtherln, aged 4 months and 20 days.
Funeral Wednesday, the 10Th Instant, at 2 y. m..
non the residence or his parents, 60 Sixth street
northwest
COOPER suddenly. on the morning fihe 10Th Of
March 1878 GEoRutE d, infant son Of William H. and
Julia Cooper, aged months
CAHILL-On the r.0nng of the 18th OF March,
1875, EDITn BEATRICE, only child Of Daniel T. and
salle A. Cahill. aged year months and days,
lam G. OMeara, 2s7 Is street northwest to day Uhs
10TH. at p m. Friends OF the family are invited te
attend.
MORRISON Sunday March II, 1878, at II O. clock
a m. Of congo sion OF the brain EhNA LULA. aged
years bmontlS and 2 days youngest child Of samuel
Her funeral will take place from the residence OF
her parents, 9l2 NJ street northwest on Tuesday AT
o'clock D. m. Friends Of the family are Invited 10 At
tend
NORRIS In Boston, March 10, 1873, DIR. WILLIAM
BowES NORRIS, son Of Mrs Harriet and the late
Commodore Charles Morris.
wATIS.-March ", 1878, JoHS II. Watts aged
years, son Off 4. and NJ. J, Watts
Funeral nom chapel at Oak Hill Cemetery, Tues.
day, 10Th, at y. m. Friends please notice.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

THE Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle takes some
exception to our remarks relating to the re-
appointment of Mr.. c. II. PRINCE as post
master of that city. In referring to the
political status of Mr.. PRINCE, the Chronicle
says:
BE It known to the Washington REPUBLI-
CAN, and to the red hot" Georgia Republicans
as well, that Mr.. PRINCE was delegate to the
Cincinnati Convention; that he voted for
BLAINE rs long as Bob ISGERsoLL's "plumed
knight" was before the convention, and after.
ward went over to HAYES. In the camDaign
that followed those Of us who supported Mr.
TILDEN found Mr.. PRINCE fighting very Wig.
orously on the other side.
We give Mr.. PRINCE the full benefit oil
this defense by his Democratic friends
though 1t varies materially from the infor.
nation furnished to this Office by leading
Republican statesmen from Georgia. The
ChrsRicie, however, fails to declare positively
that PRINCE voted for HAYES. How about
that
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19
The ArIinutOn Estate.

Judge HUGHES decides that the court has
full jurisdiction over the case of the Ar
lington estate and can proceed with its
trial on its merits This, if sustained by
the Supreme Court, will make the matter
of the restoration of the Arlington property
to it's righthl Owners-tho heirs Of Mrs.
General II, f. LEE-a very simple proceed
ing by due process of law. This property
was confscated by the Government as one
Of the results of General LEES acts Of
treason against the Government, We think
through tax sale. II is in possession Of
and occupied by the Government Us q ma
tional cemetery for the resting place of some
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

"oRAEGEBLossoM has fallen from grace.
After one day of comparative responsibility
in journalism, being out Of his sphere, he
has relaxed his grip and fallen back into a
lower depth of billngsgate, vulgnrism, and
impotent malice, if possible, than ever oc-
cupied before. The trouble with him is
that he doesn't stew gracefully in his own
gravy of blackguardism, and his contortions
under the process are simply disgusting.
The brave man, when wounded, never dis
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

THE idea that the CURTIs-TyDINGs jury
men were Influenced unfavorably to the
prisoner by reading THE NATIONAL REPUB-
LIcAN, pending their deliberations over the
attempted verdict, is simple nonsense
There were no comments on the trial in our
columns from the beginning to the end Of
the case; but, as usual, our careful and
competent court reporter gave our readers
reliable reports of the testimony, which the
jurymen may or may not have used to re-
fresh their memories. If they did use them,
no harm was done, for the reason that they
were, as we have said, correct and reliable.
In view Of these facts It is to be hoped that
the expense of new trial will be avoided,
unless, Of course, there are weightier reasons
for the motion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

WITHIN ten years all parts of the interior
Of Africa will be rendered accessible by
roads opened and kept in order by business
and philanthropic enterprises. 1t will take
several generations to do the same thing in
Florida and other Southern Democratic
States, unless mighty revolution is effected
therein. As travel is now conducted in the
commonwealth mentioned, members of the
Legislature from the southern part Of the
State reach Tallahassee, the capital, via
Havana and Savannah or New York, &C
cording to the sailing of steamers or sail
vessels
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

FRANK MOSES, the renegade Ex-Governor
Of South Carolina and self-confessed thief
and perurer, continues to hold his own as
the most reliable witness in behalf of the
Democracy in the country. He was long
ago denounced by every respectable Repub-
lican in the Palmetto State, and in 1872
Senator-elect CoRBIN led justifable bolt
in the interest Of reform against his NOM
nation to be Governor. This protest against
MosEsisM by Republicans is carefully ig-
nored by the Democracy in their discussions
Of South Carolina affairs now-a-days
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

A SOUTHERN educational convention met
recently at Atlanta, Ga, and determined to
memorabilia Congress in behalf of law
that will provide for disposing of the public
domain that fund may be formed with
which to establish and maintain an efficient
public instruction throughout the United
States. The plan proposed is to donate
from the fund, pro rata, to the States accord
ing to unlettered population for q given
period, and thereafter according to popula-
ton. The South can make great deal
worse proposition than this, though, while
its unlettered population exceeds that of
any other section Of the country. but a small
portion of the public domain rests within
the Southern States.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19
PROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY.
sncRETAHY's0fFIcK.
gENATE OF TuI UNITED SrATFS

wAsIIsoroS, ID. q, March 1. Is1s
Twelve ee'Ss % kFR II @ Sr Fn SSs I ssa
ionery for the use OF the sehse Of The United sai
,m ferns Of n, ,SnGSns tn. qSsns,
''TFe' oSsr!O Post and commercial Mott. Legal, and
asIrss each I'll psrse, papsf d Uniform qualify lis.
WIN no "oa,sh outside, or imperieSt gures r. ,,..u.
stock, ia, and smooth sheets. and Of the toughest
The Adhesive Envelopes mus be extra, well
gImmed w,h pure white gum, or they Viii not be 70
SsS are to DC Ssrcrs9 All p whs o"vsepe, T arg 10
be So o Ss Ssa To- Ss SSSs set
Sr!a are sp%sea to be WIN! viii be rS9sSsd but ss
10 order rom contractors o. les. OF the several
"Sss Ssq T e s Tap 81 s. oap +.
q "dSsF II equally Cheap sn a q sood
sued Of the SPoys Articles as may be desIgnstcd BY
Office In tic city Of Washington, nee 81 any ehHig s
Tor carriage OH or before tho LIST day oil November
Every article must he Of the very best quality
M interior quality Is called for,
y TO accompany the proposals and 10 he mai ked with
ss Of ns 81 d q E.ps he Weight
foregoing ut wiz he deemed class, aha the person
a 10 ,s any s sa' q, the lSwss rr ,Ss
s1me Of sSnsentpE som with Two Yr more sure,
lie psricrSsase ihsrso Which Sosd IS ss ss lied Il
the once OF he said Secretary within ten days after
fany articles contracted Tor should no, he delIv.
cred Within w. time Pgs'eh Of s sond n Se
- - shoaa g Endorsed Proposal. for sta.
rsary 81 lie ~. &asS &c 10 '' SEQ
Proposals. and specimens must be delivered at The
GEORGE C. GORHAM,
Secretary VI the senate OF the United States.
a ltn1OU
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

An irreverent Western journal congratu-
latcs its readers upon the alleged fact that
Washington is an unhealthy place in the
summer time. This in view of the sup
position that Congress will remain in ses-
sion until August. In the interest of truth
we regretfully deny the allegation. Wash
ington is VIGOROUSLY healthy place at all
seasons of the year, and more's the pity,
under the circumstances
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

In these days of civil-service reform we
think the amendment to the consular and
diplomatic bill offered in the Senate yestcr-
day by Senator SPENCER is the most practical
way to accomplish that result. 1t requires
all appointments in that service to be given
to each State and Territory according to
population. At present Alabama has not Il
single consular or diplomatic officer, and
yet short time since that State had a
third-class Minister, consul-general, and
two consuls. Such an amendment should
be migrated upon the appropriation bill fol
each Department.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

The Chicago Times DEM says that "Po-
litical Brigadier-General BANSING's malev-
olent scheme to cmasculate the army is not
gaining favor, and will hardly command
even the united support of the peleozoic
Bourbons in the House. Attempts to color
national legislation with the auti-war feel
ings of the copper bottomed party of 1884
have not succeeded well in this Congress
and do not appear likely to-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

THE Philadelphia Times says that zone
Of the few good things the House of Repre-
sentatives has lately done is its refusal to
opeu the claims OF the contractors who were
carrying the mails in the Southern States ut
the outbreak Of the war" And the Tnos
should have added that this was accom-
plished through the bold fight of the mi
nority, the majority not daring to perpetrate
the fraud they had attempted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

The President denies that he said he found
the Republican party dead when he came
into the White House. Considering the earn
est efforts he has made since In Washington
to dispose Of IL, the less he talks Of political
death the more becoming II would DO. But
the President may be sure Of one thing, and
that is, If he has any desire to play the polit-
ical assassin, he had better crafty his desires
now, for once out Of the White House, IL Is
not likely he will ever hold an Office again
Nep York Commercial Advertiser
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

Mr.. BANNING favos equality. He
thinks one man holding position in office,
whether private or public, should receive as
much salary rs any other man. But clowns
In circus only get $50 per week during
The spring and summer months, while Con-
gressmen receive 500 per week all the year.
How 10 that
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

AcoRREspoNDENTo of the New York Times
who has not been in Washington until last
week since 1855, when ANDREW JOHNSON
was daily receiving delegations from
nearly every State in the Union, AMI in
forming them vehemently that treason was
. crime and must be punished as such"
writes to that journal to say that political
affairs have changed since then.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

PROPOSALS. FOR LEAD SEALS AND WIRES
L FOR FAsTENINa HALFWAY CARS.

TNEASuHN DEfARihkNT, Mafcn ~, 1873.
sfaied proposals will o received at the Treasury
department until the 18th ID. lY OF MARCH, 1879, NJ
~ o'clock M for supplying the Department for one
year with Lead Seals and Wires suitRb'e
Tor fastening milvny cars used ia Transporting
Other. In the United States and domestic mer
seals be made or lead and the whe, to be len
tened N the seals such seals and wires be securely
packc in wooden boxes, holding one thousand each,
marked for Destination and shipped. irse OF all
charges at place of shipment, In such quantteS NJ
such times and 10 such ports or places a. the Depart
ment may rcqurC; charges for freight cSpressags
TO be paid BY The Go ernmeni.
Each proposal must be Ened by the individual or
firm making u, and must be accompanied b. bond,
with two surttiss, In the sum Of i've thousand dol.
lars (tSoO approved by United States oihcer In the
district In which the srcies reside or do business,
CONDITIONED for entering Into q contract for furnish
Ing tue articles rs proposed accordins 70 samples
submitted and the faithful performance Of such 6on-
tract Bidders must also furnish with their proposals
at least dozen seals and wires the kind described
cTein for proper examination and lists by the De-
partment II Il estimated that about eight hundred
thousand (so0p) seals and wires will be REQUIRED 10
the course Of for the purposes above specified.
The Department reserves the right TO reject any and
all bids to waive defects n deemed for the interest OF
the Government 70 do or TO terminate the contract
upon giving thirty days notice to the parties Inter
ested. Proposals. should b. addressed to the under.
signed md marked Proposals for Lead Seals md
Wirea.'
tsigned) JOHN SHERMAN.
mhiilt Secretary
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

The New York 7ifbuHe says the credit of
ssspPing the job Of the Confederate mail
claimants belongs to Secretary SHERMAN.
We thought it belonged to Messrs. wILLErs
and CoNGER, of Michigan. True, the Sec
rotary refused to pay; but that is his habit
IN regard to claims of unQuestioned Justice.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19
walking Arsenal and whisky Cask.
cleveland Lender

The drunken Douglass, OF Virginia, It appears
tried to murder reporter IN the gallery of the
House OF Representatives on Wednesday before OK.
hibitng his plantation manners OH the floor OF
the House. Reading the report Of the performances
Of Of III n walking arsenal and SssE recall,
Wise and the other bulldozcrs aud bullies before
whom the Democracy covered and crlnged before
the war. as they now run 70 do their lordy bidding
Will they dare expel this bloated bully2
THE popular prejudice against proprietary rene
dies has long since been conquered by the marvel
Gus success of such a remedy as DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. Used everywhere by everybody.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

SITTING in the galleries of the House of
Representatives and gazing upon the concen-
trated wisdom below us, one is apt to muse
over the prospective future, thinking how
much Of that body will remain at home after
the 4th of March next.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

WE doubt if there is any other occasion
than ST. PATRICKs Day in the way of an
anniversary celebration that would bring
ont such creditable display in the Dis
trict as that made by our Irish fellow-citi-
sens yesterday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19

IT seems that the great Louisiana State
prisoner, ANDERSON, is determined not to
ask for pardon, but will stand upon his
lawful rights. Decidedly slim support
down there in the Pelican State, the firm
mess of which is not materially increased
by kilograms of coincidence. Our dispatches
this morning, however, show that he is once
again free man, for the time being.