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National Republican., 1878-04-25

Mr.. KEY, our highly respected Demo-
cratic Postmaster-General,c calls frantically
upon his political brethren of the majority
IN our not highly-respected ex- Confederate
House, for n million dollars, in round num-
bers, to make good the deficiencies existing
In the postal fund. There is an illustration
Of Democratic bogus economy at both ends
Of this proposition. First, tho Democrats
sut down the appropriations and, second, q
Democrat, after having done his level best
70 float his Department under shortened
eil, asks the Democrats to do simple Jus
the to tho pressing moods Of tho public ser
National Republican., 1878-04-25

THE number of failures in this country
during the first quarter of the present year,
according to the report Of Messrs. Dun
BARLOW & Co., is 1856, and the liabilities
aggregated S52,07s,s ,s26. The totals are
large, the failures exceeding those of the
6rst quarter of 1877 by 1876, and the liabili-
lies rising $2s,54O,756 above those of that
period. And the effect of these disasters is
confined to the North. Verify this is q
propitious moment for the financially reno
vated and rejuvenated South to howl for a
Depeal Of the bankrupt act.
National Republican., 1878-04-25

"Plunder makes the South happy" says the
Washington REPUBLICAN, but as well as we
can remember the South wasn't very happy in
1868 and 1864 neither was she very happy
during the ten years that followed Appomat-
tox.-Neu Orleans Times.
No, indeed "the South" alluded to by
ho Times, meaning the exclusive white
Democracy, is never happy unless it is in
rebellion against, OR has it's drastic lips upon
tho teats sf the Government. We are glad
our Pelican contemporary agrees with us
and do not regret the assuring prospect that
occasion for this kind of sectional unhappi-
pess in question will soon be hand.
National Republican., 1878-04-25

MINES, the Tattler, denies that he eve
dined with Senator CoNKLING. Very true
he simply tagged in one day behind a few
gentlemen whom the Senator had invited
70 an informal lunch. If he had really
dined-an absurd idea, by the way
Whew!!! But the rascal's evasive denial
shows that he begins TO feel the deep, pen
ctrating scorn with which he is treated
rs q social pirate and cruel violator of the
obligations of hospitality. His skin Is not
% thick after all
National Republican., 1878-04-25
Difference Between Them and Him.
fChiaapn Timps

Kansas will send the statue Of John Brown to the
national collection of statuary to which each State
IL expected to contribute the statues Of two distn.
guished citizens. The presentation of the Kansas
teresing debate In Congress. The eN-Confederates
in that body will likely vigorously protest against
the acceptance OF the statue of an outlaw, Of man
too, for treason. But then they should remember
that the essential difference between them and
John Brown was that he was hung for his treason,
aud they were pardoned from theirs and forgiven
It, He iell into the hands of the Southern chivalry
They fell into the power of the Northern Radicals
National Republican., 1878-04-25
Billy Copeland Had Nothing Else to Do.
[sam. Barr's Interview in Philadelphia sundi
World

World.l
Whenever have nothing else to do interview
Sam Barr, the genial companion and close friend
Of Senator Don Cameron. Meeting him this morn
ing a little skrinish like this took place:
"What does this late mnnRuvering mean There
seems TO be sub strata of mystery In late political
movements in the Republican party Of pennsyl.
yania. The ins and outs of the new deal would
interest most readers"
There are no ins and outs to 1t. A number
OF men who have been mentioned in your letters u,
visiting Washington have called on Mr.. Cameron
and have talked matters over. The result Is tina
the Republican party Is going to fight It's OWL
battle In Pennsylvania this fall"
"What do you mean by the Republican partyY
81 mean that every Republican in Pennsylvania
will vote the Republican ticket this fall"
"Of course, President Hayes will do all he can Il
aid you? ?"
Damn Hayes. We don't want him. We onl,
want him to keep his hands Off and let us alone
We can carry the State better without him thar
with him, We want no cripples or black sheep In
the fight OH our side"
And Samuel smiled sweetly as is his wont, Will,
he lit a twenty-five cent cigar and rode In his car
riage to the Capitol.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
The Party and the President.

The unusual and unrepublican course pursued
by the present Administration is certainly very re-
marknble and Is the cause of great dssatls action
In the Republican party. Even the friends OF
President Hayes apologize for many of his acts
while the President himself is constrained to assure
the people that he las the principles Of the party
at heart, and is as good Republican as any who
are In the ranks. This assurance would not be
necessary II the President practiced his professions
He certainly has very poor ground to stand upon
when almost the entire Republican representation
in Congress opposed to his construction of Repub
licanism and the people almost unanimously sup
port Congressional Republicans In opposition TO 0
Presidential one.
National Republican., 1878-04-25

Mr.. SECRETARY GoRHAM, of the Senate
has succeeded Postmaster EDMUNDs as sec
rotary of the Republican Campaign Congress,
sional Committee. He is active, efficient,
and aggressive. There is vigor and dash.
ing boldness in his manner of conducting
political campaigns that awakens enthusi-
ssm and does mbh to secure victory. Al
The practically executive officer of the com,
mittee he is the right man in the right
place
National Republican., 1878-04-25

vice, and give him enough money to pay
running expenses. Meanwhile the people
are suffering for want of mail facilities. No
money orders, no registered-letter blanks,
no commissions for newly-appointed post
masters, no anything in short, except
sham economy! A delightful condition of
affairs, this.
National Republican., 1878-04-25

A DEMoCRATIC exchange nominates Sem
ator BAYARD as the Democratic candidate
for President in 1884, for the reason that if
he should be elected, his State is not large
enough to furnish men to fill all the Federal
Offices
National Republican., 1878-04-25

In few days TILDEN will carry Louisi-
ana once again. We have indirect informa.
tion that bushel or two of no7e prosequi:
we're sent down there last week. Wherever
these fecund documents are discreetly plant.
ed by Democratic pros (or pers) ecutors q
fine crop of TILDEN victories instantly sprout
out of the political field. The trouble with
these victories is they are post bellum.
National Republican., 1878-04-25

IT goes hard with the Confederate to be
taxed to pay his share of the lseavy burden
which he largely contributed in bringing
upon the Government. But it must be paid.
Tobacco manufacturers in the South will
please make n note,
National Republican., 1878-04-25

THERE was q lack of warmth in the polit-
fcal atmosphere of Philadelphia yesterday.
No one lost or damaged hat, or got hoarsc
from cheering. How mournfJ.
National Republican., 1878-04-25

JEFF DAVIS reviewed the government
troops at the capital of Mexico the other
day. The Mexican press, coincidentally, as
it were, instantly assumed hostile tone
AGAINST the United States.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
The Humor of stupidity.

This morning we present the history Of the true,
inwardness Of the Conkling canard, which toot
In the thoughtless and sensational sheets. This
politcalllterary fraud a very fair sample Of
brilliant Bohenianism; the brilliancy Of drink,
worthlessness, aud ingratitude.
National Republican., 1878-04-25

REPUBLICAN confessions (?) and Demo
cratic no',c prosequis are getting to be sy
nonOmous terms.
National Republican., 1878-04-25

THE prospects are bright for brilliant
Republican victory in Pennsylvania this
fall, and the President seems disposed to
encourage the party in its good work.
National Republican., 1878-04-25

THE "irrefragible and sacred" title re-
mains undisturbed by this dliunde news
from Florida.
National Republican., 1878-04-25

A GENTLEMAN coming into the room of tn,
late DIR. Barton, told him Mr.. Vowel was dead
what ~ said he; Vowel dead? Let us b,
thankful 1t WAS neither u nor l."
National Republican., 1878-04-25

A SPLENDID breakfast on the table surrounded
with family Of coughs. They used Dr. Built
Cough Syrup, and that family now keeps II on
hand always, and recommends 1t. Only costs 2,
cents n bottle.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
May Win for u Time.
Huntington Hawkeye. |

lDuflilston hhWkeye.l
Some politicians think they can afford to be false
to their friends In order that they may be able to
plunder their enemies Such policy may win for
for time, but not in the long run.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
OFFICIAL POSITION AND POLITICS.

In June last the President issued civil
service order No. l, which was construed
unfortunately as prohibition of all com.
plicity on the part Of Federal Office holders
with the machinery of politics.. except, per-
haps, the exercise Of the right of suffrage at
the ballot-bor. That manifesto acted as u
paralysis upon the Republican party. More
than seventy-fve thousand live, active, and
Jealous Republicans regarded themselves as
referred to by the order and at once sur
National Republican., 1878-04-25
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

! 1R73 GREAT 1879
rENNsYLyANrA ROUTE -.
srL1rBBRSS BRSEtf EHfSsS SShsf Hh EQUIP
TRAINS LEAVE 4ish 4MlsfhiiNGT5s, tss from Depot, cor
ner q sixth and street, as follows: ,.,, ,,,,
'' sSf s.:ssss Is MAJ "a R sissp.s
ssSRE * Ii sSaRE Hb Fs'fSs 81 E SGlsfsS
MAX $S Al 4 a,S%:
For dSSy SaN sfsIps SSla ssS sYpSs s n. m M and o p M
pre-. of pullman PSriof Cars w. a u daily, ez.
For HS.s q. hFgssn ,Esn. son.se!
aiIording direct transfer TO Fulton street avoid
Ing double ierriese and journey across New York
VOW Win ssspns ss h' SsS sRs
Lao n q sry NJ sHISep' fqaSsy %sS s1a ns
AccScm@odsiion Ss n for Bainofe. as % ss a M and 90
For Popes Creek Line, G5S a M and 40 p m. daily
For Annspoii.' SIS m and a. tn m daily e1cep,
*ER EaERHG'GEfpSG2s 2SD RA
For A'es a On ssnIsy q siS 4. nj NJ snS III sn. a. a.
Tram. .sR. d. aissSGn sssF iss Washington $40
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enne northeast corner Of sixth Sr ses and rennsy
sa % iSs sSssEins oT baggage 70 destination rom
hotels and re,idences g., ,.. .,,
rHANk fk5as5a h5aasha s%sTi'i isss'F 1fSHS
RALTIMoRE AND OHIO RAILROAD:
- THE qREAr pouBLiEin ,Nn iiin,i!s THASR, SR,rrE
TO the
NORTH. WEST NoHTawssr ssp soT5HwrsE X ,sgh
| LEAVE WASHINGTON.
500 a. m, Baltimore and way stations.
sGasSars winehestef f and Way Stations Va Relay
sYS a. n M, Fsa%oni, S stfRssSrr winchester Hnser,
Point e e9sss Ss, ps Tss ;is oon and BAL
!imore express PARLoR CARS to New York and
.siJ a NJ, St Louis, Cincinnati, Chicago, PI,s.HpPrg
express CONNECTS for iiagerstown and Valley
ParioT car S 10 Grsfson, and sisEPiNa Can 10 Louis
VILE Ctncinna,i, Columbus Chicago. Junction. and
$3.50 a M. baltimore. Annapolia ana way stations
isio q: m, Baltimore. EtiicOtt city, Annpaols and
siSc ,. M, New York and Philadelphia Express
On SUNDAY t9 hS,,,n,ot. only soEp,ng at AZ s,o1s
and wv MI yia psliore Rnn1 anu why s'A''o"~
Gs6 T p M, % Baltimore, Bladensburs. and Laurel E..
sis p, IN, II Of Tocks Frederick, Winchester and
way stations On sunday TO Pt OF Rocks and way
1aH ss4SE sqS way SSns aGa Rs;mor,
express ElhcOtt CITY, Passengers for Norfolk taken
In The direct 10 boat Canton No connection on
| Sunday for Norfolk.
| sGJO p M, Baltimore and way stations.
| SOS D, M, Chicago and Columbus express. SLEEP.
| ING CAR to Chicago.
| sI3D y. m. BALTIMORE express
sG25 D. M, ST. Louis, Cincinnati and Pittsourg ek-
press SLEEPING CAR to st. Louis and Pittsburg-
n. sennee,oS for PI,,so4Is on sunday p.,,ror.
| express SLEEPING CAR 10 New York, and SPE-
| CIAL SLEEPING CAR to Philadelphia
| Trains marked daily; other trains daily exccpt
| sunday. myI5N
National Republican., 1878-04-25

SUPPOSE President HAYES really and
earnestly desired to harmonize all the con-
fcting elements in the Republican party,
could he do it by reconstructing his Cabinet /?
We think he could; for he might replace
the Objectionable men therein with others
equally Dis honest and capable, who would
be unobjectionable to every one interested
in securing such an harmonious result The
selection of these obiectionables was the
first step toward inharnony; their reten-
ton continues the cause of it, and effects
no other result. If President HAYES per-
sists in this course, preferring Objectionable
advisers over the claims Of the majority of
his party for the recognition of unobjection-
able ones, he cannot expect to be believed
when he declares himself to be anxious to
restore friendly relations among the sup
porters of our common cause. As the mat
ter now stands, he is credited with having
begun O reconciliation by an explicit ex-
PLANTATION Of his much-misconceivcd civil.
service order; but he can redouble again
and again the qualification this act ha;
given to Republicans by selecting one or two
new Cabinet advisers, and he might select
them from among men of Liberal antece,
dents although Liberalism, at the best, as
illustrated in the political history of the
past six or seven years, is at a discount both
in the Democratic and the Republican party
and when it is taken at all the dose should
be administered rs lightly as possible unles'
the situation really demands an emetic.
National Republican., 1878-04-25

In Boston young ladies MUNICH peanuts In
church, which shows what too much "cul.
chah" will do.
National Republican., 1878-04-25
TILpEN has carried Florida again.

WHEN will GIovER's committee make it,
report9
National Republican., 1878-04-25
THE ADAMANTINE BRICK COMFY
once, 215 Sixth Street Northwest

Are now manufacturing. and have on hand large
quanltiey OF hrst-class FRONT BRICK, and are IRE.
pared TO hll all orders At common brlIk prices They
are superior 10 every respect any brick ever offered
IN the mhrkeI feb252m
National Republican., 1878-04-25
THE NEW ORLEANS CoLLECroRsHry


The New Orleans muddle over the col
lectorship of that port appears for the pres
ent to be settled, much, no doubt, to the
relief of all concerned. The President yes
terday sent to the Senate the nomination
of Hon. GEORGE l.. SMITH for the position,
and, it is to be hoped, has relieved himself
of any further perplexity over this compli-
Gated and vexed question.
Mr.. SMITH went from Central New York
the city Of Utica, or in that vicinity-to
Shreveport, La, after the close of the war;
and has been repeatedly honored by his
fellow-citizens by distinguishing marks of
their confidence and respect, having served
term in Congress. He is Of the newspaper
fraternity, having for several years been at
the head of the leading journal of that
section of the State.
Mr.. SMITH has been q leading and staunch
Republican, with the exception Of slight
depression under GREELEY in 1872, lapse
which does not work to his prejudice with
the present Administration. In 1876 he re-
turned to his political faith and became the
Republican candidate for Congress In that
canvass his popularity was SO marked that
he gained some 1000 votes over that Of the
Republican ticket in the previous congress
sional canvass
This selection, while not their first
choice, is regarded as entirely acceptable
to PACKARD, KELLOGG, and AHdER-
son, and we doubt if any nomination
could be made at the present time which
would do as much TO unity, reconcile, and
concentrate the Republican element of that
State as this one. If successful it will un-
doubtedly secure to the Republican score
three and perchancc four members Of Con-
gress from that State in the ensuing cam
paign. A restoration of harmony aud good
feeling among the Republicans Of Louisiana
will eventuate in securing the State to the
Republican electoral ticket in 1880. "All's
"well that ends we'll" There is no reason
to apprehend any serious opposition to Mr.,
Smiths confirmation. He ought to, and
probably will, go through without delay.
National Republican., 1878-04-25

7 ANGUAGEs TAUGHT AND TRANSLATED
- French spanish, Italinn German &c.-by
RICHARD i. EVANS,
OCll.ly - -
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS J
OF THE iowa HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE,
AT INDEPENDENCE, Iowa, April IL, 1878.
NEALED proposals will be received by the
- undersigned, at the Office of Geo. JOsselyn,
Superintendent of Construction, at Indepen-
dencc, Iowa, until noon of Saturday, May IL,
1878.
For excavating for the foundations of the
third and fourth sections of the south wing of
the Hospitals;
For putting in the concrete and footing stone
of said foundations; and building the base
ment walls, both granite and brick.
The State to furnish the footing stone on the
cars at the depot of the b., G. II. g. N. Il. II
Hospital farm, and stone for concrete at the
building. All other material to be furnished
by the contractors.
One-third of the contract price will be paid
during the progress and on the completion of
the work, and the balance by the 10th of Janu-
airy, 1879.
All proposals must be accompanied by a
bond of five hundred dollars to the State of
Iowa, conditioned that the person or persons
making the proposals will enter promptly into
a contract to do the work and furnish the ma.
terialS in case the same shall be awarded to
him or them.
The party to whom the contract is awarded
will be required to give bonds in the sum of
one-half he is to receive for said work and ma
terials, to be approved by the Board of Commits
SiOnerS.
The Commissioners reserve the right to re-
ject any and all bids received.
Plans and specifications can be seen at the
office of Mr.. .Josselyn at the Hospital and any
information desired can be obtained on appli-
cation to him.
JOHN H. GEAR,
MATURIN l.. FISHER.
ERASTUS G. MORGAN, Coii 10
40w4 GEO. w BEMIS,
90 CENTS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17

Senator Voorhees,, Of Indiana, finds
some Of his speeches Of 1S64-5 unpleas-
ant reminders of the views he expressed
on the financial issues Of that day. AS
he goes about the State shouting for
the abolition of National banks, the re-
peal of the resumption act, and the sub
stitution OF greenbacks for gold and all
other kinds of currency, he is confront
ed with the speeches he made dozen
years ago, when he used to exhibit a
gold eagle and ten dollar greenback,
accompanying the show with the remark
that the gold piece was honest money,
and the greenback "a fatherless fugitive
and a lawless BASTARD utterly worth
less" 1t is natural, however, for mod
ern Democratic politician to change
front, and from hating turn to loving a
bastard, or even the mother Of a bastard
Dan Voorhees, is not expected to be bet
ter than his fellows, and perhaps by
those who have watched his course it is
not strange that he should embrace the
financial fugitive he attempted to drive
out of circulation dozen years ago
S0ndusky CO.. Regtster.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17
From Brandon.
BRANDON. Iowa Nav II '7o

BRANDON, Iowa, May ID, rs.
As our town is fast becoming the bu-
'siness center of the county, a few notes
would not be amiss from the Hub.
Last Saturday the Marysville Base
Ball Club played here with our White
Stockings. The score stood "a to 16.
Our boys think that they can reverse
the tally on the return game. Accom-
panying the "ballists" was the brass
band, which is certainly fine one, and
the sweet strains of music enlivened our
burgh, and gave new zeal to our own
band to excel. Nothing occurred to
mar the pleasure of the afternoon. and
all felt that they had had good time.
Come again, boys, is the wish of our cit
liens.
AS regards the doings of the District
Court, the telephone reports a storm
brewing which will reach here in due
time, and cartain legal lights will do well
to look to their ballasting, if thew do
weigh 16 ounces to the pound. EXPERTS
IN what is called economy say that
1900 will not cover the extra EXPENSE
incurred by this Court, and the end is
not yet. | am told, however, that lob
bying in Washington is refining aud ele
waiting, and good results are expected to
follow. So mote it be.
Our people are awakening to the i'm
portance of good roads, and are making
an earnest effort to have them put in
good repair. Since there is no hope of
the Narrow Gauge railway, this is the
best thing that can be done. With good
roads, there is nothing to prevent Jeffer-
son township from being what she has
been, the Banner Township of the coun-
ty, and the peer of any in the State.
1t the trustees of Homer township
will see that the road known as the In
dependence and Vinton road, where it
passes the farms of Messrs. Troy and
Ratchford, is put in good repair, they
will save themselves trouble. 1t is a
notorious fact, that since the flood no
attention has been paid to the road, and
since the abating of the waters, four
wheeled arks frequently rest, not on the
mount, but in the mire. | am creditably
informed that the road money of said
township is promptly drawn from the
treasury, and that the amount due in
the district through which this road
passes, is from $40 to $50 per year;
enough, at least, to repair the canal, so
that our arks can go forward.
If this should see printers ink
through the devils, you may hear again
from our telephone.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-05-17
Iowa Weather Service.

The great storm of Easter Sunday,
April q, 1873, is very remarkable. The
papers have already given but too many
instances OF the destructive effects to
life and property. In this brief bulle-
tin only the rise and course of the storm
itself can be outlined. Full accounts,
for which materials continue to be gath
cred must be deferred till the publica-
cation of the quarterly report
The great storm was not indicated
from Washington, In fact, the barome-
ter curves of the night preceding the
storm day, do not point to an existing
or forming storm center. Sunday morn
ing such center had formed in Ne
braska, but at Washington was taken as
an indication of occasional rains only.
During the forenoon the storm formed.
Heavy windgusts are reported from
western counties. Thunder and light
ming became general, hail-storm tray
ersed part of eastern Iowa. reaching
Tama county about 9, johnson county
at II A. NJ, and Davenport at noon.
The eye of the Storm" the great
break in the cloud mantle peculiar TO
the storm center, must have crossed the
Missouri river about 3 p. NJ. The in
creased insulation over the humid flats
probably started the two destructive
tornadoes, which at distance of about
twenty-five miles apart, traversed Sac
and adjacent counties from southwest
to northeast. The westerly tornado
reached Storm Lake, the other traversed
Crawford county, crossed the Coon riv-
er in Sac, and vanished in Pocahontas
county, between Pomeroy and Fonda
Algona (kossuth county,, right in the
course of these whirlwinds, had only an
ordinary thunder storm, which also
shows the end of these tornadoes to
have taken place within Pocahontas and
Buena Vista counties. The severe
thunder storm in the evening in North
eastern Iowa, with very heavy hail
some measuring over three inches in di,
ameter-was probably connected with
the above tOrnadoes.
Almost simultaneous with the two
tornadoes of the northwest, a minor tor
nado traversed Wapello and Jefferson
counties.
The volunteer observers, Chas. A
Bond at Storm Lake, and Geo. d. Clark
at Fairfield, deserve special credit fol
valuable reports. We invite all who
have observed facts to report them to
the nearest volunteer observer or to my
self. GUsTAvUs HINRICHs.
CENTRAL STATION, April 30, 1878.