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National Republican., 1878-09-05

pending campaigns in the several States.
KiMpToN, for example, has been within
the ready reach of the South Carolina OIL
cials at all times since he has been
wanted" and they have been in negotia-
tion with him on several occasions with n
view to compromising his case if he would
give them a certain kind of testimony 10
be used to persecute, not prosecute, Repub-
licans. The people should understand that
this whole game is a dcspicable electioneer-
ing trick,
National Republican., 1878-09-05

FRANK BURR begins his canvass for
Congress in the second West Virginia dis
trict under the most favorable auspices. As
a " scnd-oii in the campaign an impromptu
ratification meeting was held at Cranberry
Summit, after the convention had adj
jourued, of which the Preston JoUrna, gives
the following report:
Colonel BURR was found by the committee
appointed to notify him OF his nom nation, and
made a speech, thanking the convention for
the honor, and promising TO make u vigorous
aud thorough canvass. The Colonel was COIN
pletely surprised. lie is good stumper, as
many of our people who heard him in 20, at
Kiugwood can testify. He lives ut Martins.
burg, where his family also resides. The Col
oue is editor of the OFcidl Gazette of the Patent.
Office, u high and responsible position. Other
speeches were made at the hotel by Mr.. A. W.
CAMPBELL, editor Of the M'eHigeHcer, Colonel
LATHAM, Mr. FLICK, and b. ID. T. FARMS
WORTH. Colonel LATHAM promised hearty
support for his successful competitor. Mr.
FARSswORTH made u sort Of Grcenback speech
in which he announced repeatedly that he was
Republican and would support the ticket. He
is for h" reform in the party" But the speech
of tho occasion was that Of Mr. CAMPBELL.
We wish that every voter In the county could
have heard It, II was a most eloquent plea
for honest money, honest government, aud
honest men. His speech was ono Of the best
We ever heard.
National Republican., 1878-09-05

The campaign in Maine is being conduct
cd with accustomed vigor and aggressive
ness by the Republicans. The Grecnbacla
ers are rapidly losing caste, and many Dem.
ocrats have come over to the Republican
ranks Us converts to the principle of re-
deemable convertibility for a currency based
upon an honest foundation. The result will
place Maine alongside Of Vermont, and the
two will offset the bull-dozers' victories in
Arkansas and Alabama.
National Republican., 1878-09-05

SENATOR THURMAN committed hari-kari
in his first campaign speech at Hamilton,
and opened his wounds arresh ut Akron the
other day. 1t is sad case of self-immola-
tion. His most bitter enemies could not
have done the work half so thoroughly. He
only lingers now.
National Republican., 1878-09-05

THE Boston papers have been examining
BEN BrTLERs financial resources with
earnest scrutiny. and the Hcraid of that city
finds that he is worth S2,OOO,OOO. This
exposure places BUTLER in very sad light,
when 1t is remembered that some of his
socialistic followers have declared that u
man who owns more that Sl0O,OO0-or one
twentieth Of S!,GOO.0OO-is thief But he
will enjoy his good and ill-gotten gains all
the same,
National Republican., 1878-09-05

The bull-dozing rifle clubs in Phillips
County Arkansas, have done their work in
the late election. a Republican majority
for HAYES OF 1000 has been conciliated aud
Pacitied into Democratic majority of :, 900,
and all in the interest OF free speech and
free citizenship. Great country, this; espe-
eially where the Republican party is crushed
out by force, In every other portion bull
lets are relied upon to save the nation in
time of war and ballots in time of peace In
the South it is bullets all the time.
National Republican., 1878-09-05

The assertion Of the rights of State in
the kIMProN requisition case by Governor
RICE, Of Massachusetts was not exactly
the kind Of an illustration of States Rights
to please the usurper HAMPTON. The latter
and his friends have accordingly raised
howl to the effect that the Yankees have
invoked the arbitrary power OF States
Rights for the protection of their fellow
thieves" This is coupled with the pre-
diction that all of the refugee carpet-bag-
"gcs" will fly to Massachusetts, nt once as
harbor Of safety from the demands OF
justice and all that sort Of thing. 1t is
worthy of n,te, however, that this bowling
has been timed for political effect on the
National Republican., 1878-09-05

REuHuND the South Carolina outlaw
makes his appearance occasionally and
with entire safety ut the Democratic politi-
cal meetings in that State On such occa-
sion, he becomes the hero Of the hour. and
The regular speakers are compelled to take
a back seat while he di,cOurscs upon the
"dcep-dyed williams and "implacaLe
foes '-j.,. the revenue onicers--who over
run the mounttins, DC. And his wor-
shippers and protectors, with WADE HANIp-
TON at their head, profess to be law-abid-
ing people.
National Republican., 1878-09-05

THE bloOdy-commissioned LAMAR is now
in the presence of his real friends at home
in Mississippi. 1t is therefore not at all
strange that denials are made by his author
ity of the statements that he intended to
pursue conciliatory course in the future,
and that he ever admitted the existence of
the Democratic shotgun" policy in that
State. The HandsbOro' GdscHe asserts pos
itiyely that "he has not agreed to make any
concession Of principle;' = but will continue
to maintain that Democratic victories in his
State have been procured as the result OF
peaceful and legitimate efforts. These facts
are commended TO the close attention of the
Yankee mudsll GuShers who have en-.
balmed LAMAR with all his crimes aud du-
plicities, in their heart of hearts as truly
Conservative Southern Democrat.
National Republican., 1878-09-05

IT Is really pity there is no law to pre-
vent Governor WELLS, Of Louisiana, from
running for Congress on the Independent
ticket. The fact that lie is permitted, as
any other duly qualified citizen is, to en-
ter the contest, disturbs the Opposition
press to the deepest depths of its resources
OF pathetic and fearful regret. 1t points
out TO him the easy path to the peniten-
iiaryi but, with great perverseness, he pre-
fers the uneasy one to Congress The bull
dohers have failed to persecute him into
the former institution, but they will un-
doubtedly prevent him from reaching the
latter.
National Republican., 1878-09-05

THERE Is a moral force in the Republican
victory in Vermont because it resulted from
intelligent and unicttercd expressions OF
opinion at the ballot-box. The Democratic
victory in Arkansas was of u different kind
1t resulted from bigoted and proscriptive
partisanship, enforced by cruel and criminal
terrorism.
National Republican., 1878-09-05

IhE Labor party, rs represented by its
newspaper organs, would appear not to be
reading party, for nearly all of those or
gans die young-vcry young, in fact. But
the truth is the real Labor party of the
country is composed of men who are both
eager and intelligent readers They do not
propose, however, to be humbugged by dem
agoguca or special theorists whose dainty
fnger+ have never handled rougher instru-
ment than the combs with which they
stmghten the kinks out OF their long hair.
The day of broad-brimnIed, self styled phil
anthr0piSts Is about over ia this country.
National Republican., 1878-09-05
Popular Administration Oratory.

President Hayes is not oratOrica us he was last
year. His speech ut FremOnt-his old hOme-was
a model OF brevity, and contained no Rlusion to
his letter of acceptance or any of his messages 10
Congress. This policy will be popular, which Is
more than can be said Of any of his other policies
National Republican., 1878-09-05

SINGLETON, of Mississippi must be lit
tie cowardly when he would not brave the
yellow fever to thank his Democratic friends
for renominating him for Congress. lie was
at White sulphur Springs and thanked the
convention by proxy. Conscience maxes
" towards" YOU know.
National Republican., 1878-09-05

Now that Ben BUTLER has been petit
toned, as it were, into Gubernatorial can
didacy in Massachusetts,, let some one start
another petition to have him strung up oil
the hospitable arms of the nearest lamp
post, and it would no doubt receive large
number of signatures One at time, gen.
tlemen you can't all sign at once.
National Republican., 1878-09-05
A Political Inventor.


George ". Julian having danced in and out and
around about all other parties since he was Of age
now advocates new party with q free. thinking
basis. II Julian would only reflect a moment he
might pause IN the presence of the awful fact that
Bob lngersoll might become the leader Of this par.
". ThCn l,eOrge would have TO invent RnOlher
National Republican., 1878-09-05
Green Cheese Free.

Red Oak 0owaJ Record.l
The latest project Of the GreenbGcker Is to build
a railroad 10 the moon. BY this means they expect
10 get green cheese free and not lie obliged TO labor
for Il. Good plan-and about as feasible some of
their financial reforms"
National Republican., 1878-09-05
Largest legitimate morning circu-
fdtiOR Ia the District.
THURSDAY MORNING, SEPT. ). ISIS.

THE Kingston y. " Freeman has
changed ownership. Mr.. S d. CoYKEN-
DALI, who has conducted the Freeman with
good ability, will he succeeded by Mr.
CHARLIE MARsErLLES, who is well spoken
National Republican., 1878-09-05
Among Decent Men.

Hartford C0urantl
There ought TO be but one issue in Massachusetts,
among decent men: Butler or no Butler"
National Republican., 1878-09-05
M.iRRIED,

HEIBEHi New York Avenue
presbyterian Church, On Tuesday, the ID instant by
Many ". SAITS, daughter Of John ". Sarn, both
ufthis city.
National Republican., 1878-09-05

THERE Is every probability of Senator
Howe's reelection from Wisconsin.
National Republican., 1878-08-01

To The Editor Of The National Republican:
SIR: 1t would seem that there should be
some better condition devised In which to
leave our wells when completed. At present,
in constructing we'll, 1t generally, II not al
most always, becomes necessary to first line ia Q
wcll-hOle with boards in order to prevent the
earth from falling in upon the workmen. A
thin and loose wall lin this locality Of brick
is then laid up within the lining of boards for
more permanent protection to the we'll The
boards behind the brick are left to remain and
rot, and rot thoy most certainly do as the
taste of the water in every well left in this
condition will sooner or later most positively
reveal TO tho taste.
Some people may say that this rotten wood
with its peculiar dccaycd flavor, Is not uu-
healthy. Perhaps 1t may not be; yet 1t is
most unpleasant to the taste, especially when
the decay is well advanced.
IL would seem that there was ingenuity
enough among US to devise some method
whereby these boards might in future be re-
moved after they have answered their purpose,
and not be left In the well to rot and furnish
US year after year with water that Is simply a
decoction of rotten wood. We certainly have
rs good wutcrnbout here as anywhere, aud 1t
seems pity to allow 1t to bo spoiled from
neglect or carelcSsnesS. 1t Is to be hoped that
our wells may be purified from this rotten
wood element. NIPSIC.
National Republican., 1878-08-01
Excursion for the Poor.

The ladies and gentlemen appointed on the
different committees Of Franklin Temperance
Legion, having in charge the proposed excur.
sion for the poor women and caildren of this
city, are requested to be punctual in their at.
tendance this evening at Franklin Hail. corner
of Sixth and streets northwest, at half past
seven o'clock. Those named on the commit.
tees, and all others Interested in this truly
worthy undertaking, are invited to be present.
By kind permission OF Messrs. Englchardt and
Bauers, the excursion!sts will have the free
use Of the grounds at Marshall Hall, aud every.
thing will be done 10 give these poor people a
day of real enjoyment. Contributions Of eata.
hlcs will be thankfully received aid duly ac-
knOwledged through the pres,. Now Is the
opportunity so often spoken OF by the press for
our citizens to come forward and help the Lc.
gion in their truly phiRnthropic undertaking
aud insure its success. Should this trial ex-
curSiOn prove successful, others will b. given
before the cl0he Of the season, and It
il also proposed to give an excursion to the
worthy poor cOored people Of the city at no
very distant day. The hall, corner of Sixth
aud e streets, will he open all day aud during
the evening Of saturday aud Monday for the
reception Of such articles AS the friends of the
cause may feel disposed to send, or they will be
waited on at their respective places II card Is
sent to the committee either ut this office, the
hell, or at the Government Printing Office.
National Republican., 1878-08-01
A Hold Robbery,

A bold robbery was committed on Friday
night last by young negro, who climbed the
porch Of the house No. 1875 Corcoran street,
aud entered through the second. story window
the room occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Hubbard,
and succeeded In earring of gold watch aud
chain belonging to the lady, valued at S2l5
Mrs. Hubbard was aroused by a slight noise
aud screamed, awaking her husband, who
jumped out Of bod just in time to fire an empty
beer bottle--his only wcapOn-at the negro as
he retreatcd through the open window, and
with two grown associates, who were watching
outside, made off. The robbery was reported
at Headquarters, but was kept quiet to aid the
detectives in their search for the robber and
plunder. Their efforts thus far, however, have
been fruitless.
National Republican., 1878-08-01
Divorce Suit Between Former Washing
tunians.

A divorce suit has been brought IN Jersey
City, the parties to which arc well known IN
Washington. Mrs W. J. Gregory sues for u
divorce from her husband, alleging that she
was married to him in New York November O.,
l-t9, and that the issue of the marriage is one
child, now seven years Of age; that they lived
in New York till ls72 when they remove 10
Jersey City Heights; that about January last
he uuceremOniOusly left home and went TO
live with one Cornclia C. Greene, a widow, then
residing at No. l3I Wayne street, Jersey CITY.
She also charges him with having committed
frequent acts OF adultery with Mrs. Greene In
Washington, d. C., during ls14 and ls15, aud
Ia Jersey City in 1876, 1877, and 1875.
Mr.. W. J. Gregory was formerly the pro.
prctor of hotel In this city, and while here
became interested In several large navy con.
tracts, out Of which he made considerable
money. which he spent freely.
Mrs. Greene, who has two children, was for.
merly employed iu the Treasury Department
and kept a boarding house in this city. Mr..
Gregory, while running his hotel here,
| boarded with her. She followed him to Jer.
sey City, aud living first on Wayne street
aftcrward removed to No. 100 Mercer street
where she now resides
Mr.. Gregory and Mrs Greene insist that he
is ouly boarder in the house on Mercer
street, paying Sl5 per week, but Mrs. Gregory,
counsel says that they expect to prove that he
| defrays all the expenses of the establishment
aud became surety to Mrs. Greene's landlord
for the payment OF her rent. Other proofs OI
intimacy are that Mrs, Greene is always In hi,
company, and frequently rode behind Vermont
Maid by his side. Gregory's counsel state,
| that the trouble grows out Of his diminished
revenues, which prevent him from supportin!
his wife in the former STYLE and that she mad,
| II so hot for him that he was compelled I,
| put out" lie Is willing to let the divorce b,
grauted by default on his part but objects t,
the amount of alInOuy claimed. lie denies
however, any improper intimacy with Mis-
| Greenc.
National Republican., 1878-08-01
More Seats Needed.

To the Editor Of The National ReDHJiicda:
Take walk through any of our public
parks fora rest In the shade or to enjoy the
cool of the evening and you are invariably de-
prived of that pleasure from the insutilcicncy
of seats, though there Is space In all the
grounds for an abundance of them. Why not
expend some of the appropriation for these
breathing and refreshing places IN the way 1t
will do the most good-by providing seats (if
only wooden benches) for the accommodation
of all VINO would avail themselves Of them.
If the reservations were intended for park pur.
poses, why not let the people enjoy them, as
they would IL they could find seats to rest on.
1t Is most provoking to take walk on the Av-
cnue after sundown and be obliged to pass the
many triangular spaces fenced In only to look
at, when 1t would be so enjoyable to sit while
in one, instead Of stopping at u beer shop AS
the only other alternative. Why not open all
the Enclosures on the Avenue aud other streets
aud provide them with seats to their full ca.
pacity? Then We can make use Of such places
Us intended aud know something of the pleas.
ures of Parisian outdoor life. No other city
is so favored with such distribution of parks
and so invaluable In hot climate like this
and we arc indifferent to health aud comfort
aud behind the age not to avail ourselves O
chem Washington can become second Pari,
with more gas light and park seats. Lett
have the seCts first; the gas must follow.
GKUMBLER
National Republican., 1878-08-01
NATIONAL.
Totals ..... llGH8 4 Totals......7

The Athletic and Aualostan played their
first game yesterday afternoon on the lot cor
ncr Of Ninth and 3 streets At tho conclusion
Of the eighth inning the game was called on
account Of darkness, the score standing 10 to
3 IN favor Of the Athletic.
This afternoon the celebrated Hornell nine
will play the National, and rs the latter are In
good trim frst.class exhibition may be ex-
pected. The visitors have been playing
close games with the best mines IN the Inter-
national League, and say they will take the
Reds" iuto camp. Game will he called
promptly ut five o'clock, and persons desiring
Vool seats should put In An early appearance.
The Comique nine and the Bill Posters will
swing the willow on the White Lot this after
noon at four o'clock.
GAMES ELSEWHERE SATURDAY.
Utica, y. S.-Uticas, 4; Lowolls, ..
BOstan, Mass.-Bostons, .; Milwaukees, l.
Oswego n. Y.-Worcesters, o; Cswcgos, 3.
Providence, X. l.-Proyidoncc, o; Cincin-
natl, 3.
Baltimore, Md.-Horuells, Of Hornelisville,
n. Y, g.; Wavcrlys, OF Baltimore, 2.
Troy, n. Y.-Ilaymakers, l; Manchesters,
3. Game called at end Of seventh inning on
account of rain.
Cleveland, Ohio-Forest Citys, o; Butfalos,
o. Rain intcrfcred with the game at the end
OF the fifth inning when the score stood 10
3 In favor Of the Butfiilos. The latter club re-
fused to play the game out, and the umpire
decided as above.
National Republican., 1878-08-01
Poisoned by Condensed beef.

Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Richa I'd Emmons
and his family, who reside at 1919 q street
southeast, were taken suddenly i'll aud began
vomiting to an alarming extent A physician
was immediately summoned and DIR. McK
responded Upon questioning his patients he
ascerIained that they had AL been eating
freely Of condensed corn beef, 1t Is supposed
that some of the lead casing with which the
meat is surrounded had poisoned It and caused
their sickness AMER prescribing proper rem.
cdcs the Sufferers were soon cOuvulesccnt, but
vowed that condensed corn beef should be
stricken from their bill Of fare hereafter. A
Mrs, Howard, who lives in the same neishbor.
hood, was also made i'll by eating some of the
same meat, aud was attended by DR.. Z. A
Adams
National Republican., 1878-08-01

Daniel Pratt, who Is the graf original
tramp, though he Is known us the traveller, is
in the slight and very c0mmon di!iiculty OF
mistakimI other peoples money for his own
II was u legitimate find, however, only Pratt
instead Of looking Ter the owner, Pat il in hi,
pocket He WAS at Revere B,Tch, Mass, and
there he cspicd poc'ct.ho"k. which. upon cx.
animation, proved tu contain !tn in money
Now, instead Of trying 10 ascertain the owner
thereof, and return the wallet aud its contents
to his or her anxious EanGs, Daniel removed
the money, placed it in hss pocket. and theu
flung the wallet into the surf. But alits fOl
human hopes he was observed, and the fact
reported at headquarters. lie was arrested
and now languishcs in Jail. The incarceratrd
orator owned up that he found the wallet, and
that his INIT thought was 10 advertise it, but
being short Of money, he concluded TO use s.
oi II. After this cOu cssun an officer went
with Daniel TO the basement If No 81 Penn
bcrton Square, where the remaining money
S53, was found concealed behind gas. pipe.
National Republican., 1878-08-01
sheIian Fined For n simple Assault.

When the case against Daniel Shehan,
charged with an attempt to commit rape on
Johanna Widman was called In the Police
Court yesterday morning, Mr., Coyle, the Dis
trict Attorney, stated that he did not wish to
push the case, n from an examination he had
concluded that there was no ground for u
charge Of an attemptat rape, aud as the evil
dencc on tho part of the Government rebuttcd
the idea of there being any possibility of an
attempt at rape. lie then requested Judge
Walter to dismiss the case, which he did. A
charge Of assault was then broIght against
ShelMn. lie pleaded guilty, and was fined s,
National Republican., 1878-08-01
HOME AFFAIRS.
CRY NOTES.
ourt proceedings on third page.

Court proceedings on third page.
-Miscellancous matter OH third page.
MIR. J. W. Rodgers has been adjudgcd a
bankrupt.
r. 7. Queen. of the st. James news stand,
sends the New York Clipper for the current
week.
The barge excursion for the benefit Of the
poor children has been postponed till after the
excursion to be given by the Franklin Legion
on Tuesday next.
Monday night burglars entered the houses
OF Mcssrs. Griswold, shannon, Brctzron, and
Garner, in Cniontown, taking articles of cloth.
ing and jcwclry from all except the resid, nee
Of Mr.. Garner which escaped without loss.
The following social clubs, the O,io, G. q,
e., =. =. =. o. W. d., and ". j.. T., will give
their sccond select moonlight excursion to-
night to Marshall Hall aboard the steamer
Mary Washington, which will leave her wharf
at half.past six o'clock.
The Lyccum gave their first five cent ex'
cursion last evening on the Barge Cuckadt
City, and the committee IN charge dcserrcs
credit for the good oder preserved On tho
barge during its tIip They will Ice continued
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday even
ing.
EARLY Yesterday morning. as John Alloy
sius WAS driving hs hack down sixth street
below the Baltimore and Potomac depot, the
shifting engine, having u train Of three ears
passed out Of the yard, and thcu backed sud
denly, striking the horses anl knocking the
front wheels frOin under the carriage. Alloy
slus had Il narrow escape.
Officer Fifeld, Of the Second Precinct. ar
rested Robert Cole last night at Schuetzcn
Park, charged by william W. Hudson will
having retained some money belonging TO him
QiudsouJ. Hudson said that he gave Cole Il IN
payment for something he had ordered, aud
was to receive an amount of change, but in
al OF returning the change Cole kept it aud
refused TO give 1t to him.
Two cplorcd men went into the store o
Mr.. A. W. Waite, at the c0rucr Of Tenth and
q streets, Tuesday for hepurpoSC of procur
Ing drinks. Upon being refused by the clerk
Oliver Prince, Que Of them grabbed up pist0
that was lying on the counter and lOinting II
at the oncudng clerk snapped it. The pisto
hung fire, and before the man could make
second attempt to shoot he was disarmcd
Both men then left the store, aud had no
been heard Of up TO u late hour last night.