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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01
POLITICJL NOTES.

CONGRESSMAN ATKINS is called the kitten"
BLACKBuRE has n fierce mOustache, curly hair,
and long, lhiu, White fingers,
CONGRESSMAN BRIGHT Is so methodical that ne
goes by thG name Of Aunt susan"
Congressman John A. Baker is spoken of as a can
didHc for Governor of Indiana.
"THnESs weight Is 0p0unds" says the Detroit
fr6c Pros. We thought lildens wait was for the
Presidency
THE Springfield RepuJlicat calls II "The Exodus
from Egypt Well, il Is the land Of darkness
political darkness,
Democratic Governor Gnrcelon, Of Maine hns
subjected himself TO criticism by removing Grip
Piled soldier from office.
Is the opinion Of the Cleveland Herald QSep) tho
Confederate boys are kindly doing all The work
for the Republicans in 1880"
a number Of Georgia Republicans have recently
held a meeting in Atlanta and organized a stale
Council Of the Union League Of America.
There is considerable Republican skirmishing
about the state ~ mvorof General kcifer for Gov
crnOr. If a soldier Is taken KiCier is the man be-
fore MI others.-DGytoR (O.) Journal
A sOuTHERS and Western Democratic combina-
tun for lss0is wise aud patriotic scheme, for IL
Will make the election OF Republican President
as certain as a sneeze Riler pinch Of snuff
SECRETARY sHERNAE, General Garfield, and STAN
ley Matthews have promised 10 be present at the
Ohio Republican State Convention III May, and to
speak at the ratification meeting following II.
Ir Is rather rough on BIistow to see the Republic
cans Of his own state euogizng Grant in their plat.
form aud declaring him To be cluted TO the lasting
gratitude of the county The Kentucky Republic
cans did not point with pride" TO Grant IN 1876,
ns they DO now.
THE New York SiaI reminds It's fellow Democrats
all over the country that they cannot hope to elect
u Democratic President without the thrty.five
electoral votes OF New York state, and that mo
amount Of intimidation or bribery can ever secure
| for Samuel j. Iilden the united support Of the
| Democracy"
"THE army dies June 30" says Randolph Tucker.
This is surely good start for the Coulederutes In
| the hrst rebellion, IL Will be remembered they
| didn't Kill the army; they merely hooked q large
| portion Of is war material, through the kindness
| Of the Hon, Mr. Floyd, the distinguished thief
| ButdiO ErprCss.
| TILDEN to Thurman; You perceive you have
| iuiled 10 carry your own cIly-COlumDus. How 10
You expect 10 carry Ohio In 1852 New York Is the
pNOtui state and am the pivotal candidate, Keep
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AMUSEM ENTs.
National Observation-Disclosures"

Another short season of "Pinaforc time by
colored troupe-is announced by the manage
ment Of the National. The company has been Sc
lectcd from local talent Of really good quality
Several of the best choirs in this city are among
those attached TO churches attended and supported
has been chosen In great part from those choirs
The JOsCphie of next weeks performance possesses
q remarkably iinc voice, strong and clear and well
trained. The other members of the cast are quite
reputable as voCalists, and the chorus will con
sist Of sixty fresh and carefully drilled voices. Al
togethcr we may expect from these colored essay
lists of the much-sung opcretta II worthy and &c
ceptable combination that may not fear compari
son with their predecessors of lighter hue.
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PERSONAL.

D. C. PORTER, Of Delaware Ohio, is at The 81.
James.
r. c. MARrIN, of Chicago, is stopping at the St
James.
R. DAVIS, of Massachusetts,, is guest at the st.
James.
COLONEL W. J.. FRANKLIN, of Baltimore, is at the
Ebbitt House.
GENERAL D. C. BUELL., U. s. A., is quGrtercd at
the Riggs House.
CAPTAIN THOMAS II. CAEWEI1, L. s. A., has rooms
at the Ebbtt House.
ADMIRAL WILLIAM Z. LIZ Roy, of New York is
booked at WOTmley's.
ADMIRAL T. W. wYMAN, U. 9. N, has put into
port at the Ebbtt House.
ADMIRAL :. D. TRENCHARD, U. S. ", has regis
tered at the Ebbitt House.
Hos. NJ. MCCAULEY and wife, of New York nre
guests at tho Ebbitt House.
COMMANDER J. NJ. ROBINSON, U. s. n, arrived at
the Ebblu House yesterday.
ADMIRAL d. NJ. FAIRFAX and son, Of Virginia. arc
anchored at the Ebbltt House.
GENERAL PETER J. SULLIVAN, Of Cincinnati, Is
quarteIcd at the Ebbitt House.
j. TONE. of MARYLAND, and c. II. Raymond, New
York, are guests at the Riggs House.
Robert a. CREIGHTON and Edward Creighton, o
England arc soInurnng ut WIZARDS.
Hos. q. d. CAMDEN of West Virginia, and Lieu
tenant r. u; Hi!chcock, U. $. ~, accompanied by
his wife and child, were among the arrivals ut iht
National Yesterday.
JAMES i, RHODES of Philadelphia; r. NJ. Tlmm.
and benjamin latham, New York; J. NJ, Amber
Virginia. and T.. r. Freeman, Mississippi, booke1
| at the Ebbiu House yesterday
T. =. pitch and Ed. V Simmons of Boston; T.
W. Clark, New York; Miss L. " Clark New York
Mrs. X, s. Fay, Boston and Mrs II. Ii. Parker New
York, are stopping at WOrmleys.
The announcement of the convalcscncc Of IN,
Hon. Joseph Scgar from his late severe illness wa
premature relapse still confines him to Il bed O.
sickness, but he is in confident hope that he will bt
able 10 be present at the next Saturdays meeting
| OF the Joint Commission.
j. a. FOSTER, of South Carolina; H. +. McCartS
| and wife, Miss Barton, High Point, n. c.; Merri
| Gally, F. T.. Wood and Wife. New York; o. u
Charles, Rome, Ga; A. &. Berry and wife Balti
more, and &. Samptun and wife, WUtertown, n. y.
are registered at the -. james.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

the United States inspectors and marshals aways
and can always carry New York "-I' I'dsburg Com
mcrcidl Gdsote
II the coored people receive lust treatment in
the south therptis EVERY reason 10 prevent them
from forsaking It. But, If violence continues
their flight from IL will continue And those who
find prosperous homes in the Wcstwill draw others
to them, by their letters, and by contributions of
money to assist relatives and friends Wdtchndn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

THE Presidents veto message has pune
tured the Democratic bladder attached tC
The army appropriation bill aud it has col
lapsed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

THE refunding certificates are being COB
bled up by the banks and capitalists gener-
ally, as rapidly as possible, and but n small
proportion Of them find their way into the
hands of the poorer classes. This is not the
fault Of the Government, however nor is it
to the disadvantage of the Treasury, for in
the end it makes very little difference to
that institution who are its creditors. But
the fact that this rapid sale of certificates
and per cents continues since the veto the
same as before, showing conclusivcly the
confidence Of the people in the present adj
ministration of affairs
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

THE country waits-and so do one or two
more vetoes-while the Democrats begin TO
wish themselves dead. If they will only
wait little while longer their wish will be
fully gratilied.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

New York Tribunel
Viewed ms blunder, the second rebellion is abso
lutely without laW.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

THE wiser heads among the Bourbons are
now looking about for n new issue. "Bnyo-
"nets at the polls y has lost its SAVIOR as a
rallvinp crv
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

THURMAN, BAYARD, RANSOM, COKE, and
Nancy were among the Democrats who
agreed never no, never, to desert the BECK
programme-that is, hardly ever"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

VOORHEES, is irrepressible. He insists on
fighting it out on the BECK programme
until the future abode of the Democracy is
frozen over, and then join Aud Clootie in
fighting on the ice.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

THERE are two things that greatly appal
the average Democrat just now-an extra
session Of Congress and a coordinate branch
veto. Neither are regarded just now as
Jolly interpositions.
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They Claim TO Have Been Elected.


If negroes have no right to rule, will General
Ewing tell us what right his beloved friends, Cbal-
mers and Hooker have 10 their seats. They claim
to have been elected by negro votes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

To the North and West President HAYES
veto message brings as much rejoicing as
did the fall of Richmond.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

One Of the greatest bills OF the season is offered at
the Comlquo this week. Three companies arc
combined, and give splendid entertainment.
Some of the best specially artists In the profession
arc included In the combination.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

A CAUCUS in the Senate, q caucus in the
House, and caucusing all over town, espe-
cially cussing. Verify the Democratic
leaders hercabouts were translated into
caucus-land yesterday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01
BOARDING..
FOR RENT.

E'oR RENT-TWo FURNISHED ROOMS (CoM;
~ - munlcatingl, only ashort distance from the city
mouse elegant, with modern convenienCes Will rent
TO gentlemen. Also Stable for rent Address QUIN
CY, Republican Office myi-2tF
EOR RENT-A 7-OCTAVE PIANO; ALSO AN
organ. No 3second street southeast. ap205tt
EN0R RENT-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
n property for rent JOHN SH tRNAN & CO.,
jy3l-ly st. Cloud BuildnE,
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TIE New York HTdid, in commenting
ON the veto message, says; Both parties
"are skirmishing for - position with refer
"ence to the great Presidential battle of
"next year. The Democrats have made an
"egregiously false move, and their quick
"sighted adyersaries have been prompt and
"adroit in taking advantage of it. Thus
" far the Republicans have the best of the
game" That is a sensible epitome of the
situation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01
Democratic Supremacy.
IGlnhn. .DnnnnnrnI

lGlObe-Democrat
Rum aud revolvers are asserting themselves II
Washington, as in the days Of Democratic suprem
acy of yore
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

THE bayonets have been crossed, so to
speak, in the Bourbon charge against the
Administration, and as usual in such affairs,
the assailed party having stood firm the as
saultipg lines are badly broken.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

Utica Horald.1
IL Is intimatcd that we may expect Congress to
adjourn over the Christmas holidays.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

THE DAVID DAVIS movement is booming
after stold kind of style, There is, it is
well known, very little echo to be evoked
from compact solidifcation, so 10 speak !;
and in this case the even flow of soothing
syrup fails to awaken rippling sound.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01
DIED.

SMITH.-On Wednesday, April 30, Mt his residence,
SIS Fourth street northwest of consumption, THOM-
A. II. SMITH. In the 3st year of his age.
Funeral from ~. Augustine's Church, Fifteenth
street, at 3 o'clock tomorrow (Frday) afternoon.
He alives and friends invited 10 attend.
TRUNNEL.-On April 81, ailer a long and painful
Illness, Lucy V, TRuSNEL, daughter of =. N and
Harriet A. Trunne aged years 10 months and %
days
Funeral TO take place Friday, May ., at the resi-
dence OF her parents 60l street southeast Friends
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

THE Bourbons are scattered like a flock
OF sheep whose hell-weather has been lost
OF been demOrali2ed. Their caucuses have
lost their grip, and discipline in theirranllsis is
among the things of the past. They have
in their dismay huddled together without
leaders, and begun each to charge the other
with the responsibility Of the existing
rOut
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

THE Hamilton IN, c. Ne,cs, a Democratic
Journal refers to the administration OF Sec
retary SHERMAN in the following compli-
mentary terms
On the 18th the Treasury issued a call for
the redemption of 100000 600 Of lO-4O bonds.
Besides, some S40OO0,OOO of the new certi6.
Gates were sold, making an aggregate of near.
Iy $l00,0000O0 Of per cent. bonds sold in ono
day. On the strength of his success in fund
ing the debt at a lower rate Of interest Sec
Tetary SHERMAN's chances are now ahead for
the Republican candidacy for President. Give
the Devil his due he has managed his bureau
with admirable skilland Judgment, better than
any Democrat in the United States would
have done, in our humble judgment.
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WAR ANNIVERSARIES
Pertinent Extracts from the.Chronology of
the Rebellion.
1891


1861.
MAY 1.-Governcr Black, of Nebraska,
called out volunteers for the Union. Tonnes-
see seeded by an ordinance passed in secret
session. The bodies of Luther c. Ladd, of
and Addison o. Whitney, of Lowell, of the
Sixth Massachusetts, killed at Baltimore, were
received ut Boston with full military hon
ors.
MAY l.-At Corinth, Miss, 400 German de-
serters from a Louisiana regiment came INTO
the Federal lines and gave themselves up. The
rebel steamer Bermuda captured by the United
States steamer Morcedita; $4,000 pounds of
powder and large quantity of other warlike
material were found in her Skirmsh at lior-
toms Mills, near Newbern, n. G. Yorktown
besicgcd.
MAY 1.-General Carter drove the rebels
out of Monticello, Ky; losses unknown. Skir
mish at Thompson's Station, Tenn. rebels de-
feated; fourteen killed, twenty wounded
and captured no Fcdcrals hurt. General
Stoneman, with large force Of cavalry, left
Falmouth and crossed the Rlpdan near Or
ange Court-HOuse on raid to the rear of Lees
army and to cut his communications with
Richmond. General Sykes division was at
tackled by the rebels at Charlottesville this
morning, Wnen q severe engagement cnsueu,
which lasted an hour and q half. Battle of
Magnolia. A portion Of General Grants army
| had u fight here with portion Of Pemberton's
army under General Bowen. The rebels were
driven back aud the Fedcrals occupied Port
| Gibson. Union loss reported 200 killed and
wounded 800 rebels captured. Three citizens
and one soldier dispersed u body of twenty.
eight rebel cavalry at Rock Creek, Wayne
County KY, killing five of them, including
the captain; all their horses, equipments, and
money We're captured. Colonel Streight
reached Blountsvillc Ala. the rebels attacked
him here, but they were checked
1864.
MAY 1.-The advance movement of the
Army OF the Potomac, under General Grant, is
anxiousy expected. Treason was rampant in
| Washington. The Copperheads and Secession
lists openly express contempt for the efforts OF
| the Union troops, and forbode for General
| Grant worse defeats than those earned by
| Mcclellan. Mr.. Seward delivered Il memora-
| bic speech at the Baltimore fair.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

THE concession in the Democratic organ
tenure is res ddjudicdta was surprise to
many people, but it was, nevertheless, a
truthful reflex Of the best legal opinion in
the Democraticp party on this subject. The
Democratic precedent established IN the
ease of Senator BUTLER, of South Carolina,
is sufficiently broad to cover and settle the
KELLOGG controversy in the latter's favor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

New York Freeman.1

lANtN iNih NiNN"uhs1
II Is to be hoped that Senator Logan viii not &c
so Lowe as to accept q challenge from the Alabam
Greenback Congressman.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

THE Greenbackers are just now greatly
puzzled with the problem-how are the
people to get billion of dollars of green
backs, should the Government print and
sign that amount? There are but one of
two ways. They must either buy them or
steal them--the Government will not give
them away
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

THE Democrats do not fancy crow, but it
looks as If they will be compelled to subsist
upon it for a season. King Caucus has no
power to relieve them from this diet. They
have prepared the dish for themselves and
must partake. If they would escape pub
lie ridicule they will eat with good grace
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01
SECOND-sg CLOTHING

Dlsposers OF Left.oT Clothing Watches, Guns, Pis-
tolls &C. get the best cash prices from the original
IIERZOG'S 3OS Ninth street, near Pennsylvania Rv-
enue Branch, 237 Pennsylvania avenue. by calling
at or addressing the above places prompt attention
will be given TO all orders nn2-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

SUPPOSE, for argument sake, that the case
were reversed between Congress and the
Executive, and that the latter should say,
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EOR SALE.

UNOR LE-CHEAP-TERNlS, 500 CASH AND
n $40 monthly, with per cent Interestingly six
room House. with gas. water IN kitchen. and benefits
of sewerage Situated No. ll2l Pnrk place, between
Eleventh and Twelfth and u and streets northeast,
one block north of Lincoln Park. House adjoining,
No lii9 with seven rooms. hall, bathroom. and wa
ter,closet gas water In kitchen, NC Terms slO cash
and sl6 monthly j. w. STARR,
Northeast cor. Fifteenth street and New York ave.
np25-Gt
LNOR SALE-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
II property for sale JOHN SHERMAN & Co, st.
Cloud Building. Real oatate aud 0hns- iyllly
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WE'VE got them on the run !"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-05-01

wANTED-A Democratic leader.
Sharp County record., 1879-05-22
A Governor Arrested as a HOrse.Thief.

It is related that while Thomas Mann
Randolph was Governor of Virginia ne
was once arrested within few hundred
wards of his home in this county and
carried q prisoner to his own house.
The story is to the following effect:
The Governor was on visit to his
home. and finding that the fencing on
his plantation was pulled down and
burned by wagoners passing along from
the valley to Richmond, he determined
to detect and punish them. One even
inc he observed q party 60 into camp
on the roadside, and after dark he
strolled down to point where he could
conveniently watch them. He staid out
all night, but the wagoners made no
depredations on his fences. In the
early morning, however, when they
were about to kindle fires to prepare
breakfast, they started out to gather up
what fuel they might find for that pur-
pose, when they spied a man sitting on
the fence short distance ahead,
Now, it appears that short time be-
fore Governor Randolph had issued his
proclamation, offering reward Tor the
capture Of an escaped horse-thief, and
the wagoners, who had seen the descrlp-
ton of the convict, thought they dis
covered a close resemblance between
the man on the fence and the escaped
felon. SO thoroughly satisfied we're
they that they would receive the re-
ward for his arrest that they
approached and announced that he
was their prisoner. One of them
proposed, as ne cracked his wagon
whip, to give him thrashing and then
let him 90, but his companion protest
ed hat it was proper to ascertain GER
tainly whether he was the guilty party
before inficting the punishment, and
proposed to take him to the residence
of Governor Randolph, which was near
by, and get his advice. Accordingly
they marched their prisoner up to the
house, and, knocking at the front door,
servant made his appearance, OF whom
they inquired:
"Is your master at home"
The negro opened his eyes in astons
Sharp County record., 1879-05-22
Harvesting an Elephant,

An elephant keeper in Philad.,.
tried the other day to get a yen.t
animal named Old Chief to A..
wagon. The Times of that citytIn
ports the result: cold Chief didnS
iect much while the harness was !.
placed on him. He merely Mr.,
steadily, and now and then cast apl,
at his prosecutors, as though he y,
say that his time would come. Hi,
tons puzzled the keepers not a n
and they began to suspect that he
brewing some mischief. At length
got him hitched to the wagon. Tn,
ING spectators looked on with the
est interest. Chief manifested NJ,
that. he was going to move. Theh
ers put their hooks into his trunk
began to pull on him. Chief snors
little and shook his head disapproT
ly. They pulled harder. Chief spr
and tapped his ears like the root
two houses coming together. They,
his trunk a jerk. Chief lifted hbi
with a yell and made a dash forp
jerking the trunk free of the hook
projecting it out before him hkes
onet, tearing through the yard wit
wagon at his heels, scattering b
frighted spectators in every diru
He went tearing diagonally acrosI
long yard, taking in pile of tent,
in his course and making straigb
the gap in the lower end of the
sure. As he dropped the wagon
the pile of timber a party of halfad
who had retreated there for safey
for their lives. One man tried to
six-foot wall and fell back
ground, white as a sheet. VIII
looked up he saw the wagon, q
plete wreck, not ten feet from hin
Old Chief, with the broken ID
clinging to his body, standing vi
in between the corner of the wa
the corner of the stable. He had b
ed out the whole corner CT the
scattering 40 or so bricks on theg
at his feet. After a good deal d
BILE, the keepers succeeded in bs
him out Of his tight position,
was sent back to the stable, still
ing and defiant. No moderate eS
will cover the amount of punb,
Chief will have to receive befON
reduced to subjection."
Sharp County record., 1879-05-22

ishment at the inquiry and replied,
pointing to the Governor, "That's
master!"
1t is said that the Governor then
promptly confirmed the statement OF
the servant, and joined heartily in the
laugh that followed. He then told the
man who had proposed to whip him
without the opportunity of defense to
remain outside and he would send him
morning dram, at the same time un,
buttoning his coat exposing pair OF
horse pistols, and remarking that ne
should certainly have used them had an
attempt been made to carry the threat
of castigation into execution. The other
WAGNER he invited in to join him IN IN a
hot breakfast. - Charlottesville (V@')
Chronicle.
Sharp County record., 1879-05-22
A Bird that Turns SOmerSai

There's a pretty little bird '
in China, and is called the fOp
Parus. He is about as blg ~
and he has a red beak, oransT
throat, green back, yellow l9i
tail, and red and yellow wings
all the colors are in his dress
and he is a gay fellow. Bu.
has q trick known by no Oy
that ever l heard of. He tulI
saults! Not only does ne 40 !
free life on the trees. but alSo
caught and put into a cage g.
throws his head far back, s1.
goes, touching the bars OF the 4.
alighting upon his is, feet t. on nj, "
on q perch. He will do it ovel e,
a number of times without sIos @
though he thought it great fa1 M
family have the same I1S tflc''
are called Tumblers. Inc
China are fond of keeping tneD Dc.
and seeing them tumble. ~ ~
ten have tried to bring lI'
country, but a sea voyage
for them, and they are alp ",
die on the way.-St. N'cn0'~