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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.
FREE SPEECH.
A FREE PRESS,
A FREE BALLOT,
HONEST JURlES,


A FREE PRESS,
A FREE BALLOT,
HONEST JURlES,
And an
We clip the above from the Democratic
organ at the National Capital, and If it is
intended rs n trayesty of Democratic pol
icy, usage, and history, it is success; but,
if it pretends to represent any platform
upon which the Democratic party ever has
prnctced or is ever likely to practice in pol
itics, it is gross and palpable fraud upon
history, observation, and common sense.
The Democratic party does not maintain one
OF the above propositions in its practice of
politics in the Southern States, which now
embody all the effective power of the DEM
ocratc party. "Free speech has not been
tolerated in the South for more than three
years, unless that speech has been in the
Democratic interest There is no free
speech y for Republicanism there. There
is no " free press" at the South, unless it
consents to advocate the dogmas Of the
Democratic party, or disclaims the advocacy
of all politics. There is scarcely single
free, fearless, outspoken Republican press in
all the South, owing to the Bourbon spirit
of intolerance that rules that section of our
common country. The idea Of free bal
lot" in the South is fraud and deception,
unless it is cast in tho Democratic interest.
| The freedom of ballot is denied to the Re-
publicans, for they are bull-dozed and
/ "A Iaa 1,Ny al
forces, and thus despoiled of their
right of suffrage. There is no such
thing as "a free ballot in the South where
Democracy bears sway, and for that matter
in several of the Southern States where the
Republicans have large numerical majori-
ties the rifle clubs and intimidators wrest
from the masses of the people "a free bal
lot.n Such thing is not tolerated in the
South unless it is made free by subjectinG
itself to Bourbon dictation. This is the
free ballot enumerated in the Democratic
platform.
As for honest iuries, where Democracy
sits the most strongly enthroned, they are
very scarce when called upon to adjudicate
and adjudge ofienses of political charac-
]
ter 1t is to be hoped, therefore, that the
Democrats in future will cultivate crop OF
honest jurors all over the country within
their own party, and harvest them into the
courts, that honest verdicts, stripped ofpreju'
dice, hate, and intolerance may character
ize the cause of justice in the South in the
future. To accomplish this end u great ref
ormation must occur.
The last plank of this new-fangled plat
form is such rs TO bring ridicule upon the
whole. For the Democratic party to declare
for an honest count" in view of their past
record all over the country is mere mock
cry. Their strongest element of politica
success heretofore has been their dishOnes
counting of votes. The Democratic major
ity of the present House has been createt
by the dishonest counting Of votes, ant
when an "honest count ;" is secured in on
political contests the Democratic party vii
be boreft of all power. 1t will become tn
minority party in every State in the Union
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
Uneasy About PensIons.


l'hShSNh N."lSs'J Si"iioh'l
If bygOnes are to be bygones let them be so in
fact as well as prctenslon but this system of PEN
sioning the soldiers who fought on the winning
side OF the war at the expense of the side that lost
(because of the overwhelming odds against them
is not only disagreeablc reminder of bygones. but
a most unfair and iniquitous proceeding. While
large numbers of the soldiers on the side of the
North honestly believed they were lighting TO save
motives, Others were mere soldiers of fortune from
abroad who enlisted for pay regardless of the cause
was for home, altar, and the right of selfgoyern-
nna
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
PATRTOTISM AND CAPITAL.

The more obtuse Of the Democratic or
gans are now contending that the late sale
of forty-nine millions of dollars Of A per
cents in a single day is attributable to the
pending assaults of the Democracy upon
the Constitution, the laws, and the rights Of
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

Mr.. SINGLETON says ho is not one of
those who believe that "the late war had
swallowed upall the powers of the States"
or something to that effect. We add, then,
by way of further explanation, that he is
one of those who believe that the late war
didn't accomplish anything, The idea that
any one believes the legitimate rights of the
States were wiped out OF existence by the
war is simply an exaggerotion Of the facts,
which are, if the war settled anything, that
the nation is to be controlled by the ma
tonal Government and that when any con-
1ict of jurisdiction occurs between the
States and the General Government arising
out of national affairs the former shall give
way to the latter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

TIE Kansas City Journal says the de-
bate now going on in the House of Repre-
sontatives at Washington is rousing the
old loyal spirit Of the country. The peo-
pie will not suffer the destruction of the
" Government any more by starvation than
"by shot and SHELF
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

WE desire, officially" to call the atten-
tion of the chairman of the Democratic
caucus, and the chairman of the executive
committee Of the Democratic caucus, and
the chairman Of the subcommittee of the
executive committee of the Democratic
caucus" to the fact that the Democratic
members from the Northern States are at
their old tricks. Having led their Southern
ooparceners into this desperate attempt to
deprive the President Of his constitutional
right to place his veto upon legislation that
he does not approve, they remain signiG-
cantly quiet, and, as heretofore, leave the
Solid South to do all the talking and-if it
come to tLat-all the fighting They un-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

Tue logic of Mr.. CHALMERS position in
the House is that he deserves To be hung by
The neck until he is dead, and may Old
Scratch have mercy, SC. He says the first
gun of the rebellion was fired by JOHN
BROWN, and the world knows that Brown
was hung for treason. Mr.. CHALMERS and
his friends fired the last gun. Why shouldnt t
they have been hung also?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
WASHINGTON, APRIL !, 1879.


A RIGID examination into the FGTZ-JoHN
PORTER case is demanded Of Congress in the
interests of justice and economy before
further steps are taken in the direction of
restoring him TO the army.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
An USEM ENTS.
National Theatro-"A Celebrated Case"

National Theatro-"A Celebrated Case"
"a Celebrated Case" will be presented at the
National this evening by company of great merit
organized especially with the view of producing
this great emotional drama. Among the leading
ladies and gentlemen IN the company are Messrs f.
X Collier l.. Varrey, Charles 0'BTien, and Ed Til
ton, and Misses Emily Baker, Emma Markey, and
Bessie Turner. The play win be presented with all
the advantages of new scenery and stage accessor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

THE Milwaukee Sentinel is quite jubilant
over last Tuesdays election in that city. 1t
says the result must convince the Demo-
cratic managers that Milwaukee Is lxedly
and hopelessly Republican. Another gun
for 1890
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

HERE'S little scrap of interesting his
tory just at this time. WASHINGTON vetoed
two bills, MADISON vetoed five, MONROE
vetoed one, JACKSON vetoed seven, TYLER
vetoed five, Polk three PIERCE four, BU-
CHANAN one, and JOHNSON vetoed twenty
one. In no single case, however, did the
majority in Congress, whose measure the
President refused to sign, attempt to starve
the Government TO death by refusing to pass
appropriation bills ON account of this exer-
else Of the veto power.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

THE original court martial before which
FITZ-JouN PoRTaE was tried in 1868, is ar
raigned by the report of the board of inquiry
recently invoked to rchear his case us q body
of niucompoops or willful partisans who
were recreant to their duty aud false to
their oNths of Office. How long will they
rest quietly under such imputations against
their honor and respectabiily?
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FOR RENT.
FOR SALE.

INOR SALE CHEAP-TERAS $50 CASH AND
H. SO monthly with per cent. interesL-Two six
room twOstOry brick HOUSES, with halls, 1910 and
1912 New Hampshire avenue. west side street, sec
Ond third houses north OF Il street northwtso.
Also Lot, 2iX05, southwest corner Fifteenth and IL
streets northwest; terms 800 cash and ;5 monthly.
Also Unlmprovcd Property, tree and clear, 70 ex'
change ior improved property. j. w. STARR,
Northeast corner Fifteenth street and New York ave.
ap7-6t
NOR SALE-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
A. property for sale. JOHN SHERMAN 4 CO., ST.
Cloud Building. Real estate and loans, ly5-ly
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

Another brilliant entertainment will be given at
the Comique this week, The Wellington sisters,
DIX and Wade, Morello Brothers All Miles, Ula
Boydell Stella Wallace Nellie Courtlandt, and lie
Barre and Chase are among the new arrivals.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
oYour Candidate Cannot Be,"
LOswego Palladium

The 'ablest and best man" Is ToratiO Seymour
and he above all Others Is the man for the emer.
but to unite in a call for him to come to the front
and he will respond.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
DIED.

LANTB-In Prince Georges County on Saturday.
April =, 1s7D, alter protracted Illness Mrs ANNIE
H.. LAMB beloved vile Of Francis Lamb IN the aSth
year of her age,
Funeral services will take place from the Mount
northwest ON Tuesday April g. 1870 ut 23O oclock ..
-
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INTERIOR ADORNMENTS.

1901 PENN. AVE lOoi PENN AVE.
A P- M'ElIROY
GLIDER. MANUFACTURER OF PIER AND
MANTEL MIRRORS.
Gold and Walnut Frames Of every description
Window Cornices. &c. made 70 oider:
OLD FIlAMHSS REPAIRED AND REGILT
Mirrors ard Pictures removed and re-hunR, Pic.
ure Hooks, Nails, Gold, Silver and Copper Wires
Picture Rod-Gilt, Walnut, and 0ak-put up at tho
shortest notice, and at reasonable rates.
As all work IA done on the premises, am preparcd
to do the same at Is per cent less than any establish
ment this side OF New York, and Will guarantee sat
isactlon. Mirrors and Pictures fully packed un-
packed and hung by experienced worlSinen.
Orders by mall promptly attended to,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

WHEN the disorders of babyhood attack your
its rapid and beneficial effect. Price, rs cents
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PERSONAL.
WANTED.
BONDING.

STRANGERS IN THE CITY OR OTHER PER-
= sons Wishing first class accommodations will lind
handsome Rooms, with board nt S.3 Vermont avenue,
opposite Arlington Hotel. Reduced rates to parties
making permanent arrangements mara4u
A7R PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NORTH
" west-First-cass Board. with largo, airy
Rooms, from 90 TO El0 per week; transient $3.50 per
day; baths and gas. Mrs o. q. HOWARD
No connection ioiaI The HoioaTd House
les ly
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

derstand the sentiment and temper Of the
North on this question, aud hence do not
commit themselves. We predict that at the
last moment-nbout June 30 next" hav-
ing made the issue upon which they are
"willing to go to The people" they will
vote with the Republicans for the passage
Of the appropriation bills pure and simple,
and leave the ex-Confederates to bear the
odium of having needlessly kept the coun-
try in turmoil for months, 10 the serious
detriment of all its financial and business
inieresis
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

THE Democrats Of the State of New York
are in high state Of alarm over the politi-
cal aspects of that Commonwealth. The
TnDEN fever begins to rage, and those who
do not pin their faith upon his swallow tail
are greatly exercised thereat On Friday
afternoon last the anti-Tildenites from the
east and west and the north and south of
the State held secret conclave at the resi-
dence of AUGUST BELMONT to consider the
ways and means for circumventing the am
bitons of TILDEN and ROBINSON in the
next falls election. 1t has leaked out that
it was resolved that the end aimed at can
be best attained by the nomination for Gov
ernor at the election next November of
some Democrat who is representative Of the
whole party rather than of any division or
section, and that the first choice is HORATIo
SEYMOUR, if he will consent to the use Of
his name. In order TO ascertain whether
Governor SEYMOUR will assent, commit
tee consisting of AUGUST BELMONT, SAN
FORD L. CHURCH, WILLIAM DORSHEMER,
AUGUSTUS ScHELL, ELIJAH WARD, GEORGE
+, CoMsroCK, and II. STERGEs was ap-
pointed to wait upon him, and report the
result at future meeting, when such
further advisory action will be taken as
may be deemed proper and expedient
1t is evident that Il spirit of unrest and in
security has seized upon the nnti-TILDEN
section of the party, which prompts to early
action in behalf Of an effort to throw TIL
DEN and his cOparcener, Governor ROBIN
SON, overheard. The story of the Old Man
of the Sea does not furnish an instance of
tenacity equal to that which marks TGLDEN's
hold upon the Democracy Of New York
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His soul is marching on!

The echoes thereof will not die away un-
til after the election of 1880, Mr.. CHAL-
MERs is to be thanked for having revived so
many patriotic impulses in such a pertinent
manner
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-03-19

CHICAGO, March 1S.-The Irish Coloni
zation Convention to-day adopted a plan
for its sessions, proposed by Bishop Of
Ireland, which sets forth that the chieI
object Of the Convention should be to as
sist the poor and worthy people to secure
homes, and to form an organization fol
the purpose.
It's name is to be the "Irish Catholic
Colonization Association OF America" 1t
shall have an executive board Of seven
bishops and seven laymen with full power
to act for the convention and perfect q
practicable plan.
The following were appointed as mem.
bers OF the executive board:
Laymen-General Lawler, OF Praire Du
CHEN; Anthony Kelly, Of Minneapolis
T. l.. Joy, fist. Louis; John Boyle U Reil'
y, OF Boston, WI. Graham, Of Chicago;
J. A. Creighton, Of Omaha; p. s. Hickey, Of
New York, and Bishops Ireland and Con.
nIer, With power to select fifty other
Adjourned,
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Sr. PAUL, March ls.-The Pioneer Pres.
will publish tomorrow extensive series Of
interviews and dispatches on the question
Of the terminating quality of last years
wheat crop. Tho Minneapolis miIlers gen.
orally deprecated the use OF low grade and
sprouted wheat for seed, and recommend.
ing the shipment Of Northern Pacific hard
wheat for seed.
Experiments at the State Agricultural
College indicate round percentage of low
grade, as of No. l wheat germinates, the
former requiring time however. Nine.
teen out of twenty kilograms from various
farming regions in the State, received by
the Pioneer Pres, say that the farmers will
use last years crop, being satisfied OF its
terminating quality by test.
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RusIness Al Trade Cen,ren.

New YoRK, March 1S.-The Tims to.
morrow will publish reports of the actual
condition Of trades, manufactures and
other industries in fourteen States and
from business centres in those State, show.
ing thSt the condition Of the business
interests Of the country, as compared With
the outlook year ago at this time, gives
promise OF profitable season, the begin.
ing Of tho return Of national prosperity,
and the assurance OF general and an.
parently lasting revival IN husinoess.
The TINES says: The unanimity OF ex.
preston as to favorable outlook is the
more trustworthy because each inquirer
was pursuing his Investigation entirely
unbiased and independent Of any other.
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Financial and Commercial.
Wh0olinE WhOIosalo Market.
-, oyrrcE DAILY 1sTE1llorscER,


WHEELING, Tuesday, March IS.
The movements Of wholesale trade were
about steady to-day, with no especial features
developed in any particular direction. Grain
was, in better supply and remained about
steady with firm tendency on wheat. Flour
continued quiet, but steady all around. Pro,
duce was moderately active, with liberal SUP.
plies OF apples, hutEeE, potatoes and eggs.
Groceries and provisions were steady and un,
changed, with q fair demand,
The quotations given in the following re.
ports are prices realized on wholesale tEanSac.
tons. unless otherwise specified:
APPLCs-Receipts continue large and the
offerings Of common qualities are in excess ol
the demand. Choice grades continue steady
with only moderate supply. We quote
choice grades at 81 50als75 per bushel, accord.
Ing TO quality.
BAKING PowpER-25as6c per lb.
BEANs-The demand d fSir and the market
tssteady. I'VE quote prime WhltS Navy at
81 50al IS per bush. si
BEEswA8-20a25c.
BRoo1s-Fancy, 20oa2 &; plaiR, 81 26al 50
BurFIn-Tle demand for choico we'll a.
Tored table grades eoutinpes good, and such
qualities as orc fully up 70 requirements meet
with q ready sale Of unchanged ya!ues Low
er grades ar, still In large supply, dull and
hard 70 sell, Choice rolls, 15aI6c; common Il
good. 6asc; grease, &c.
CABRAGE-Pef barrel, 81 Goal 25.
CANNED Gosps- Quotations: Peaches. 8 \
cans, per doz, new, s. IS; 9 b cans, new, % is
5 D cans tomatoes; 81 10; Winslow com. > i
cans, 81 50; sweet corn, 81 25; common COR
| 81 Is. strawhefrias 2 n cans n 00s kISrtkdas
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rnIled Workn,en in Convention,

NASHVILLE, March lS.-The Supreme
Lodge Of the Ancient Order Of United
Workmen convened hero to-day, H.. N.
sackett, NJ. W., presiding. Representa-
tives were present from California, Ohio,
Kentucky. New York, Pennsylvania, ILL.
nois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri,
Wisconsin, Kansas, Georgia, Ontario and
Massachusetts,. Tho morning session was
principally devoted to the work OF pre.
Iiainary organization.
An application was received from the
Grand Lodge Of Ontario to 10 set apart
as separate official jurisdiction. Total
number Of deaths in the Order during the
past year 406. Amount paid out $6IO,0O0.
Yellow fever losses $4,000 during the
year. The growth Of the Order is reported
to have been unprecedented in itG his
tory.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-03-19

T WASHINGTON, March l7.-While the Re.
publicans are united and harmonious, the
Democrats are divided in council, and EN-.
bittered toward each other. The contest
for the Speakershlp and offices under the
Senate has caused good deal OF bitter
ness and hard feeling, and the fact that
Southern men are asserting themselves
worries the Northern Democats, Those
who went home during the recess
found that the JET. Davis debate
had caused great distrust among the
Northern Democratso OF conservative senti-
ments, and they insist that such thing
shall not occur again. Northern Demo.
Gratis from close districts feel uneasy, too,
when they realize that, for tho first time
since the war, tho entire legislation OF the
country ia In control Of the C0piederates
that they are now In charge OF the
revenues and expenses OF the Govern
ment, and their party In the North must
hear the blame OF any injury to the pub
lie credit or the commercial interests Of
tho country.
A Northern Democrat, representing 8
business community, remarked to-day
that he would feel relieved Il the Republt'
cans could get control e. the Loser House
but he preferred the Democrats SHOULD
keep their majority in the Senate, Sc tha
each party would have voice In legisla'
ton. Then the commercial circles would
feel more confidence in Congress. Butin
reply to such remarks as this the ContGd
crates say: "You fought US, sacrificed
millions Of treasure and q hundred thou
sand lives to keep us in the Union, anC
you must not grumble II We assert our
/ 1alvaQ y
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GERMANY.
THE RElcnsrAa RULES.

BELuS, March ls.-rhe Committee Of
the Reichstag on Standing Orders re-
solved not to undertake any general revi.
sion OF the rules OF the House, but will
simply revise the arrangements relative to
the Presidents power to prevent mem
ber from speaking.
DISCRIMINATING AGAINST THE UNITED STATES
BERLIN, March lS.-The Tariff Commit
tee seems particularly anxious to secure
German industry against American com.
petition. 1t has proposed heavy duties
upon most OF the articles now imported
from America, It's last decision is in favor
OF duty of Omarks per hundred weight
on leather goods.
The Protectionists are now attacking the
present coinage system, and recommend
the issue OF plenty Of paper money.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-03-19

TnE election Of Randall for Speaker
means a serious set back to Thurman and
a corresponding lick ahead for Tilden.
How could our two Bens and Kenna go
and vote for Sam whom ttOy are so dead
in love with Thurman2 And after pro.
Tossing so much greenbackism. Go? II
only proves what we have always main.
tanned, that these men really have no po.
litical principles other than what will sut.
flee 10 keep them. in Congress,
They howled Tor soft money on the
stump last fall, and yet voted for the
hard money candidate for Speaker, and
In SO doing have advanced the chances ol
a hard money Presidential candidate at
least tlity per cent Thus We sec the same
game played again that was played il
1870, when the West Virginia delegation
after voting for Bill Allen and soft money
at St. Louis, came home shouting fol
Tilden and hard money.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-03-19
FRANCE.

PARIS, March 1s.-The Committee on
the Lengths motion for the investigation
OF the causes OF tluctuation in the Ave per
cent rentes, after hearing the explanation
OF Leon Say, Minister Of Finance, resolved
to recommend the Chamber not to enter
tain the motion.
Albert Grevy, brother OF the President,
being unwilling to resign from the Cham
ber OF Deputies, has been sent 70 Algeria
on a temporary mission, but clothed with
full powers OF the Government.
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PHILADELPHIA, March 1s.-Flour-steady
western extra 8 SIX; Minnesota family 81 Is,
4 10; fancy do 500; Ohio fancy IS 90: India
no do 81 o51S. Rye Flour-Steady and un
changed. Wheat-.NOminally unchanged RYE.
Quiet, Corn-Quiet and unchanged. Oats
Quiet; mixed sSaa3 10, white western slss5c
Proyisiona-Steady. Beet-Mess $l2 Goals 90
Pork.-Mess $40 25al0 60 Hams-Smoked
aIza9Nc; picked 7kaSk. Lard-Western
!IeFce, SEatc. Butter steady and unchanged
western, full cream, sasXo; do rood 7S7Xc
Observation-Disclosures. WhiRky-Dem9nd
active; western 81 OB)s.
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NorwrrnsrASDlSo that dispatch about
our Senator Henry, We observe this morn.
ing thathe sheen made Chairman fthe
Appropriation Committee Of the Senate.
Considering his flasco as an expert in gov
ernment accounts his present position
does really seem little out Of place. The
claims OF seniority must be very prescrip.
tive indeed In the Senate.