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National Republican., 1878-12-03
POLfTfC.1L NOTES.

The Chicago Times says that IL Tiden did have
something to do with cipher dispatches IL hardly
thinks he stole A. 4. stewards bones.
A SOUTHERN COugrussmCn suys Of the people, of
his state: We are Democrats nad wont have any
trouble about money Ur any outside issue" lie uII.
dcrstand, his party, evidently.
SENATOR MORGAN. of Alabama, says that II Is idle
TO talk about Democratic candidates for the urusi.
dcpcy nj this early day, and that his state will vote
for the nominee whoever he may be.
CONGEks,MAS MhSSISu, Of Mississippi, says hl-
ticket for ~ Is Thurman and Hancock. lie leaves
out ilCEdrlcks, though he Is II good man, because
the Democrats "can carry Indiana anyhow"
NIrE.PGfsIDENT WHEELER says that the cipher
diapatChcs created political revolution In hIs sec.
liOn Of the state. They Causcl revolutions In II
number Of things, and the revolving husut stopped
yet, either.
SESATuR GAELASD says that the Democrats of
Arkansas prefer hard upuuy but Will vote for the
nominee Of thslr party Tor President, ~ matter
whether II Is Btyurd Thurman, HanCJck IlvIl.
lT.eEs or TIldeu
TIM CAT on OF 1IE BAG-Ihc cat h out Of the
bag The war ol Governor Bishop Is because he
has designs Oh the Juitcd states -cuulUr,nip in
1879. Ewing and Morgan should be ashamed Of
lhcmsclNe'.-tm tm"uUh LnlaTu lD,mJ
JS. BIAt%Uur& has been funnully announced
as a candidate tot speaker Uf the next llOu.r and
enter the contest backed by u united Kentucky
delegation, IL. well as Dy general support rOin u
the States .
THE Young Mems Republican clubs Of MasSachu.
sells aFe0 Keep up Their organizations, ~ aid in
National Republican., 1878-12-03
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE
TREASURY.

We devote large space to the annual re-
| port of the Secretary Of the Treasury, rs its
importance seems to justify our giving it to
nearly entire.
II is a very able and exhaustive prcsenta-
| tion of the financial affairs of the nation
elaborate in its statistics and candid and
iorcible in its discussion of the grave ques-
tions relating to the indebtedness of the
nation, its resources, and its policy ofinance.
More than usual importance is attached to
this report from the fact that il occurs upon
| the eve Of that period when the nation,
| after fifteen years of suspension, is TO enter
upon specie resumption, WHICH places all
the currency of the country substantially
upon basis at par with gold. 1t Is grati-
tying to be assured by the Secretary OF the
Treasury that he regards his arrangements
and provisions for resuming on the day
named in the law as perfect and complete,
so that failure is not possible.
The discussion OF the silver money qucs-
tion by the Secretary Is based upon his pc
culiar views, and while il in some degree
differs from those entertained by the more
ardent advocates of the silver dollar, we
have neither the time nor the disposition to
antagoniHc them, for the simple reason that
silver is now to n certain extent as much
the money Of the country as gold, aud we
propose to leave it to time 10 determine the
wisdom and justice OF the position assumed
on that question by the Chancellor of the
Exchequcr.
1t will be seen by reference to the report
that the Secretary Of the Treasury treats of
District Of Columbia matters at some length,
but what is said is more especially devoted
to the existing financial relations between
the Treasury Department and the Commits
sioners Of the District.
We regard the report as valuable State
paper, and shall take pleasure in discussing
it more at length hereafter
National Republican., 1878-12-03

TO-DAr's NATIONAL REPUBLICAN fur.
nishes to the average reader as well as the
technical or professional journalist abund-
ant proof Of the remarkable mechanical re.
sources Of this office. 1t comprises flfty.six
columns Of matter, of which nearly five
pages are devoted TO current news and cd
itorials, and include the full text of the
Presidents message, of the report of the Sec
retary Of the Treasury, and an abstract OF
the Attorney-Gencrals report, in addition
to our usual complement OF telegraphic dis
patches aud transcript Of local affairs We
think that, without any undue vanity, we
are entitled to boast of this typographical
achievement and at the same time to claim
an undoubted superiority over all OF ouI
local competitors when, as in this in.
stance, the emergencies of pure newspaper
enterprise require nm extraordinary excrtiou
to supply the public demand lor the new,
of the day.
National Republican., 1878-12-03
THE SOUTHERN WEAPON.

The Louisville tOUricr-JOW,Hdi cannot
vail the seal of the bond nor the sturdy
facts that the history of the South is now
making on its recorded page from the care
ful consideration Of the people of the North.
The day of triling with Northern conf
dcnce has passed. The South has abused
every immunity, every measure of conf
dence that has been extended to them in
the rcadjustmeut of our difficulties and the
reconstruction OF the Government; and for
this they will be held to u serious account
ability. The cry of Bloody Shirt" as it
comes up from the South, is now treated with
derision, and will he thrown back in the
taces Of its manufacturers. The people of the
North know who filled each Bloody Shirt"
with Republican body, murdered for opin-
ion sake, and they have firmly resolved to
either close up this Bloody Shirt manu-
factory altogether, or to so enlarge and ar
range it that they will contain other than
Republican remains when it operates again.
The disiianChscment Of hundreds of thou
sands Oi Republicans in the late election
the murders at Tensas aud other points in
the South during this contest, to say moth
ing OF the past, when butcherics were en-
acted by the Wholesale, and none but Re-
publicans were butchercd, have wrought
into the very texture Of the Northern heart
u determination to bring future rctribution
upon the South for these cnormtics. The
ridiculc OF the COu,ier-JOmUm is impotcnt
10 avert impending consequences.
National Republican., 1878-12-03

THE reelection of the Hon JEROME j..
CHATFEE to the Senate from Colorado is
now among the ccrtaintics of the near
future. Information at hand from that
State is to the eject that his prospects are
bright, the chances being about two to one
in his favor. His most prominent compcti-
tor is Professor HILL, of Blackhaw, who
would undoubtedly be elected ii Mr..
CHAFFGE were out Of tho race. 1t is un-
dcrslUOd that the latter will make no extra
excrtion for reelection, but that his friends
will urge him in every honorable way His
personal popularity has not been decreased
by the fact that he has lately realized nearly
q million Of dollars by fortunate invest
mCnt in the silver mines ut Lcadhill, Lake
County. The stories Of this new discovery
nrc simply marvellous. 1t is represented
that thirty feet depth Of silver ore are j Ing
in stratum, yielding ON m average luu
ounces of pure metal to the ton. And Nh
CnArFGE's admirers still insist on calling
him tho "Grandihther of CoI0rudo,'
National Republican., 1878-12-03

throughout. That portion Of the document
which relates to the late elections in several
of the Southern States Is Of more especial
interest to the general public than any
other, for II comprises and discusses the
vital principles of our existence as one Gov
eminent, one Constitution, and one people.
In referring to the late outrages upon the
rights of citizenship in the Southern States,
the tone of the message is dignified, states
mnnlike, and firm in its purpose TO defend
aud enforce the laws of the Government; 10
protect the rights of citizenship everywhere
with cven-handed justice, and TO punish
with conviction every infraction of the
laws wherever the Government has the
power; and it suggests that its full power
will be cxcrt,d in that direction. There Is
no shrinking from candid avowal of the
purpose of the Government to vindicatc
the laws and redress the wrongs of the
citizen in the South who has been despoiled
OF his rights under the reign of terror that
has hung over that section during the late
elections as pail, DISTINGUISHING large
class of citizens thereby and subvcrtng the
principles and laws of the Government.
The reference made in the message to
this subject is sufficiently plain and indica-
tive of the high purpose of the Government
to be admonitory to that section of our COM
mon country which has rendered itself OBJ
noNious to the charge Of wrong, that the
offenses committed will in no instance, when
brought TO notice and conviction be passed
by with impunity. The President seems to
be fully aware of the great outrages that
have been committed against the rights Of
citizenship, and is sternly determined to
vindicatc the right and punish the wrong at
all hazards, and he very properly presents
the matter to Congress and invokes its aid.
The general condition of the country is
presented with roseate tints, which it is to
be hoped will reveal to the near future o
bright era of prosperity and happiness.
We commend the message to the candid
and careful pcrusal Of all, that it may en-
JOY the full measure of favor that its merits
will justify. We shall take occasion in the
future to refer to that portion of the mes
sage which relates TO the interests and well
fare of the city of Washington and the Dis
trIct of Columbia.
National Republican., 1878-12-03
REPUBLICAN, TUESDAY MORNING. DEcEMBER 1878

fer charges Of bribery against each other
without recourse being had to the code Of
honor, sab |" But then they are Southern
gentlemen" you know, who can commit
acts with impunity which would completely
overwhelm Southern Republican official.
Future historians, In chronicling the events
of the past decade, will find that peculation
and jobbery was not confined to the Repub-
lican leaders of the South, but that Demo-
cratic leaders had liberal share in all the
gigantic swindles besides being the insti-
gators Of numerous political murders, which
will blacken the Democratic annals througl,
all time to come
National Republican., 1878-12-03
DEMOCRATIC JoBnERy.

The ayciagc Southern Democratic news
papers remain screncly happy notwith-
standing the fact that Governor CoLQUIrr
Of Gcorgiu, is now being Investigated by Il
Legislative committee on the charge OF hay-
ing accepted a bride Of s~,0J0 to ,isn certain
Eouhca5,crn bonds, II such charge
had been uNIc against a Southern RcpubI.
can Governor the implucablcs and "last
"dilchcrs" would have howlcd outright,
The evidence against CoLQvlrr is said to bu
cumulative, and person, now in this city
say that before long he will occupy place
iu political annal, about ON a par with cx-
Governor MOSES, of South Carolina.
Southern honor seems to be at n sad dis.
count when two such notable characters rs
Senator Hill aud Governor CoLQCITr pre-.
National Republican., 1878-12-03

SOME of the Democratic newspapers, not.
ably the New York Express, are engaged in
ridiculing Secretary MCCRARY for his plain
and straightforward demand for more
money with which to keep up the War
Department. This is of piece with the
customary Democratic procedure in deal.
ing with Republican officials. As 10 argu-
ment can be produced TO Offset or answer
the Secretnry's very reasonable demand, il
Is met with ridiculc; but the people under
stand this transparent dodge, aud are not to
be Influenced thereby. As matters now
stand demand for more money and more
troops too, is apt to be very popular among
the loyal masses of the North.
National Republican., 1878-12-03

SOME irreverent Buckeye has proposed
that the Hon. MiLTON SAYLER shall 20
into the lccturng business, and take for a
text some Of the Mistakes Of THURMAN -
Ihcreupon the Cleveland LCadcr insists that
the subject covers too much ground for one
lecture, and that Mr.. SAyLER should make
" a series of it, There would be no dihi-
Guilty in making an endless series of it =
but why should Mr.. SAYLER trouble him
self about other peoples mistakes? He
might lecture on his own, beginning
with that famous anti-Southern claims
letter, which defeated him for Speaker, and
ending with his revised opinion of the su-
pervisor Law, for which many Of his Demo-
cratic friends voted.
National Republican., 1878-12-03

SAM Cox is the only American Repre-
sentative who had so little self-respect rs to
call the Executive of the nation a fraud
from his place in the House. SAM RANDALL
Is the only man in Congress who couli have
been so lost to all sense of deccmcy and pro-
priety as to deliberately insult the President
by appointing Cox one of the committee to
wait upon him; and, again, SAM Cox is
the only man in Congress with the requisite
amount Of brass and the lack of fine feeling
and sensibility who would have accepted
such an appointment under the circum.
stances.
National Republican., 1878-12-03

REWRITING now to the much-contradicted
interview with President HAYES, printed in
our news columns several weeks ago, in
which the alleged change of policy By the
Administration regarding Southern affairs
was duly outlined, it affords US some graft
fication to declare that the Presidents Mes
sage, delivered yesterday, fully bears out all
the statements therein advanced. 1t was a
trustworthy interview, and we prophesied
at the time that subsequent revelations
would sustain its authenticity.
National Republican., 1878-12-03
Charity Begins at Home.

To The Editor OF The National ReDuHicdn:
sIR: The Sur this evening says that Sunset Cox
has resolution ready to offer looking to the better
protection Of German American citizens in Father.
land" alright, let 1t pass. but with All amend.
mentooklng to the better protection ofnatlve Amer.
lean citizens at home. We want no controversy with
Germany about a naturalized (German) American
citizen, expressing his opinion In Germany about
the Emperor or that government until we settle the
fact that q native American has the right to ex.
press an opinion In this country about our Prcsl-
dent and Government Can We safely do II South !
UNION SOLDIER.
nrCpNupp 1879
National Republican., 1878-12-03

THE report of Attorney-Gcneral DEvENs
q very complete synopsis ofwhich is printed
on our third page this morning, is fitting
compliment to that portion OF the Presi-
dents message relating to the Southern
question. 1t is also repletc with informa.
tion regarding District affairs, which will be
read with interest by the people of Wash.
inRtOn.
National Republican., 1878-12-03

the education OF tho voters generally during the
coming Presidential campaign In the important po-
lical questions arising especially those connected
with labor and finance.
a, GEN, JAMES sniELDs has been proposed for United
States Senator from Missouri for the short term but
writer to the ST. Louis Republican objects, saying
Congress, which will be Democratic in both
tired list OF the army, thereby making suitable
tlife provision for him, which Ia Infinitely better
than the empty honor Of a brief Senatorial term
National Republican., 1878-12-03
M This Is Tany,

II begins to be known that the money Is to be
stopped on the Department OF Justice II 1t attempts
to enforce the law against the ballot.b)x suffers at
the South. few Democrats say there must be
fairness, Just as Senator Gordon Is now making
nice little speeches, pattlng the North the back
at the South during the yellow fever troubles Ali
this Is taily. We will find the South firm TO q man
IN managing this thing. They do not propose "a
have their friends intcrfered with.
National Republican., 1878-12-03

Now THAT Congress is upon us in all its
glory, ms it were, and business begins to re-
vive in the District, the wise advertiser he
who takes time by the forclock," makes
his appearance in the columns of Tue Ma
TtoNAL REPUBLICAN. Nothing ventured,
"nothing earned, is his motto, and he knows
enough to strike while the iron is hot.
National Republican., 1878-12-03
ume breathes doep spirit Of piety and dovo-
tion throughout, which exempiiAes faith, pa.
ticnce, and resignation In remarkable degree.

LOUISE AND I: A seaside story. by RICHARD
CHARLES DoDsE, editor OF fieid and Fbrea. New
YORK Y. w. Carleton & 90. Washington, ID. C. I:
u. n. Whitaker & Son.
This Is q charming story Of seaside life,
filled with natural Incidents and truthful de-
scriptions Of scenery that will be recognized
by oil who have ever spent summer at the
sea shore, and give to those who have not a
longing for the experience. The story Is told
In an entertaining manner, and all isprcsented
ina life.like manner. Read II, and what VIC say
will be verified thereby.
SKETCHES OF TRAVEL; OR, TWELVE MONTHS
N EUROPE BY HoRATio KING. ex.Postmaster-
General OF the United states. Washington, d. G. :
j. Bradley Adams.
Through the politeness of the author we
arc In possession of copy of this interesting
volume, and wo desire to make proper
acknowledgement of the courtesy. We have
had tho pleasure Of perusing most Of the let
tcrs relating to European travel which form
the text Of this work as they appeared in the
Sunday ChrOnicie, and take pleasure in
acknowledging the qualification they afforded
u.s. The author Is u gentleman Of large expert
cnce, and has excellent perceptivc, discrimin.
ating and descriptive powers, which form a
rare combination Of faculties for travel and
subsequent narration Of the scenes and events
that have transpircd under personal observa.
tion. hlr. King has extended to the reading
public generous share In his enjoymcnts In
Europe by collating them In this valuable and
interesting volume
National Republican., 1878-12-03
THE pIN.JpENT,s MESSAGE.

A cusury perusal of this document with
view to fair consideration of its merits
chaileugr5 feeling of admiration for its
temper, candor and Grmness Of spirit
National Republican., 1878-12-03
WASHINGTON, DECEMBER ., ls7s.

RESUMPTION is now fixed fact only
20 days more and 1t will become legal
fact.
National Republican., 1878-12-03
How to Get what They Want.

Isn't there sope good Ohio man to dispute the
claim Of sam Randall TO the Spcakcrhip ofthe next
House2 We mention an Ohio man simply because
those fellows generally know how to get what thoy
wnut.
National Republican., 1878-12-03
The Infamous Prevnricators.
L l. 1

lNS" iOth 'ihPhiC'I
II now seems that only seventy.thrce negroes
were killed In Cnddo Parish La, on election day,
after ALL instead OF scventyilye as falsely reported
| by the Infamous prcyarcators Of PARTISAN press
Yet some papers make great fliss about II. 1t Is
high time that sectional issues were dropped.
National Republican., 1878-12-03
When John Is In a Humor.

TOhIO SInte JOufnh1,I
Was John @. Thompson really and truly" sick
Or did he go to California o "nN" that State In the
next Congress- Even Ohio Is a ''pentup Utica
whom John Is in q hnmor 70 'throw hImselE"
National Republican., 1878-12-03
OFFICE OF Z. A. MCINTYRE,
No. 9ls STREET. OPPOSITE MASONIC TEN
PIE, WASHINGTON, ID, g.,

No. DIS srREET OPPOSITE MASONIC TEN.
PIE, WASHINGTON. b, e.,
NONEMB Der 20, 1873
The partnership heretofore existing between u. II
Warner and myself having expired by limitation,
take this mode OF advising my mlenls and the public
generally that hnye opened an Office at the nhove
address, where am prepared to give my attention To
the Real Estate Business In all Its details.
Parties who desire to borrow money on good real
estate or other approved collateral always ac-
cOnlnOdRtcd, nIId those who have surplus funds to
loan VIII hnd inc rCRiy TO give their business prompt
attention: and have The character Of the security dill.
gently Inquired into.
My experience In this city and in Philadelphia, In
matters concerning The selling and renting proper.
ies hrs enabled me to Perfectly srsIcnatZc these
branches OF the business. Persons placing large or
many houses IN my care Will always b. granted lib
VII be advertised Tree Of charge and iD all cases
where furnish tenant will iFmerd be, protect the
Interests OF the landlord before Justice OF thr peace
charging nothing for my legal services and Sharing
with the owner the usual expense In summDnins and
Cjgoiing q tenant.
Particular attention will be given 10 the mana ge-
nent Of estates Of non residents. Taxes viii be paid
assurances effected, and ncednIl repairs 10 ut
lowest rates Returns viii ho made Immediately
upon collection, or nj statt Intervals rs desired.
IhankInl Tor pat tavors, trust. by due exercise
Of pulnunCss, prumptnuis and accuracy to continue
TO merit that llr>e shnreg public patronage hereto
fore bestowed upon Tue. Very respectfully,
nUNs Z A. MCINTYRE
National Republican., 1878-12-03
TEE SMITH L IGGE MANUFACTURER Co.

=, LOCK- EOA los, btlDGIiOitT, CONN,
Manufacturers Of spCriuiies IN Light Hardware and
mclalll goods generally Government and Giant Pad
locks, sewing M,.rhine Locks, Plano Locks, Organ
Locks. the automatically made Giant sash Chain, SUI
pUr!UT to UycTy other and very much cheaper No
special pulley required, The smith 4 Egg Manuflc.
turing Company also GlvCs special attention to tho
making OF estimates Tor the cot OF tho Manufacture
and the manufacturing OF the same royalty. All
communications treated COnhdenllly.
my9T-AlwlGm
National Republican., 1878-12-03
VERY DESIRABLE ROOMS.
E0vSdLe.

E0R sALE-CHEAP-FOR PRIVATE RESI-
a dences only. few fine building Lots, near CON-
nectlcut avenue and T street (sicwart) Circle. hd-
dress ISIS q street northwest. de3 ste
WILL EXCHANGE FOR CITY PROPERTY,
w encumbered or unencumbered. several acres OF
good Ground, with HOUSE and Barn, ~ fearing apple
trees at tie len of Rockville pike, "a miles from
Georgetown or will sell for sioo cash p. monthiy,
= . w. W. METCALF,
noooit Corner Fifteenth street and n. Y. avenue.
TOR sALE-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
~ properly for SOLE JOHN SHERMAN a co. 81.
Cloud BnlldIng. Real estate and loans JyJl.iy
National Republican., 1878-12-03

TIM WIDOWS TRUST By Mrs. MARTHA TYLER
E.IC. New Iurk: Robot Carter ~ Brother.
MnHlugtun: HalIautyno son.
The opening chapter or this neat little vol.
uHo present. the key to its true character
Mara, | wish there were no such word as
wiiDr in the language. | have been widowed
lur years; but the very name strikes the same
dread over me rs ut flral. | am still for |
know ny sorrow comes from God and though
lie slay me- yet will | trust in Him" The vol.
National Republican., 1878-12-03

ETIQUETTE OF SOCIAL LIFE IN WASHING.
TON. By MADELINE NISr0S DAULQRgS. Fourth
edition. Washington d. c.: Mohun Brothers
The authorcsS of this choice pamphlet is
recognized by the elite Of Washington society
as the highest possible authority In all matters
of social etiquette and good breeding, and for
that reason 1t is very important auxiliary to
society life
National Republican., 1878-12-03

ROCK OF AGES. by Al I'srUs MONTAGUE Tor.
LADY with designs by Mi,, l.. h. Humphrey En-.
gravcd by John Andrew " III. Boston, Lee
Shepard. New York Charles 7. Dillingham;.
Washington, d, Z: william Baliantyue / Son.
A more beautiful little Christian memcuto
cannot be found than this artistic embellish.
ment and production Of that touching spiritual
hymn which commences Rock of Ages, Cleft
for Me-"
National Republican., 1878-12-03

FoR RENT-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
property for rent JOHN sH ERMAN SCO,
Jy3i-ly st. Cloud Building.
National Republican., 1878-12-03

CATALOGUE OF BOOKS published by IIOugh.
ton, OsspOd Co., 20 DeyOnshire street, Boston,
and Il Astor place, New York.
This volume OF 2Jj pages contains full
descriptive list Of all the publications issued
from the Riverside Press, Cambridge, Mass
aud is perfect treasury of information on
that subject. There is scarcely publishing
house on this continent that has published Gu
equal number of valuable works relating to
history, science, education, aud religion, to say
nothing of works on lighter subjects. The
catalogue itself Is work of typographical
beauty and art.
National Republican., 1878-12-03

THE BOY TRAPpER. by HAREY CAsTLENAN,
author OF the Prank Leslie Series" the Sports.
man club Series" and the "GunbOat Series. "
phRdelphia: Porter \ Contcs. Washington, d. c.
William Ballantyne y Sons.
This volume is one of the Boy Trapper
Series, and is very pretty tale with which to
feed the young fancy of our men In miniature.
A store of information aud entertainment car
be drawn from its perusal.