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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26
FALLEN,

When in Washington, on Thursday last, we
saw gentleman so to speak, who was once
well known and highly respected in this city.
When we settled here, more than twenty-five
years ago, he was the pastor Of one of our most
influential churches and was greatly esteemed
for his brilliant talents. Being u fiery Seces.
sionist in 1861, he deserted his high calling,
became a colonel in the Confederate army and
was transformed in 1865 into low Radical
politician, sounding the depths of political aud
all other kinds of iniquity, and is now the pri-
vate secretary of the colored Senator from Mis-
sissippi in which capacity we saw him acting
last Thursday as he sat cheek by iowl with his
friend and patron in the Senate Chamber. How
are the mighty fallen, when Bruce. tho colored
barber and accidental Senator, is esteemed. and
justly, far tho better man of the two Those
who knew the young aud brilliant preacher in
other days would hardly recognize him in the
shabby-looking, gray-haired, prematurely- old, :,
and almost totally-abandoned man of this day.
What contrasts this world presents !--Lyach.
burg ViyiHiaa.
We are constrained to say, in view of the
above sneer at Senator BRUCE, as the
"colored barber and accidental Senator, "
that he looms in the scale of manhood and
in the image of his Creator far above that
narrow mind which grovels in prejudice
and prescription on account of color aud
previous condition in country of boosted
freedom aud equality, where men are now
counted as men, and not rs chattels. Sena-
tor BRUCE, though his skin may have been
tinted by his Creator with darker hue
than that which envelops his proscriptiye
assaiant, is more than his peer in all that
makes up the sum Of worth and respecta-
bility in human character. This Virginia
nigger-hater exclaims: How are the
mighty fallen ~ when he considers the
fact that "a Confederate colonel now acts
MS the private secretary TO Senator BRUCE,
where.the eternal fitness Of things under the
relation is perfectly apparent. If justice
was done, more cOlOnels and even briga-
diers of the Confederate service who hold
higher positions in the Government than
this Radical eX-ConicdeTate colonel, would
| if they had any public service to perform,
be reduced to lower scale than he occu.
pies Senator BRUCE is esteemed because
he has won esteem by his manly traits and
virtues apd by an order of talent and in
| telligence that fully entities him to the re
spect and confidence Of his fellow men
and that frugal soul which envies hin
what he shares is to he pilied, if not de
spised Senator BRUCE may have made
mistake in honoriug an ex-COnfederat'
colonel sufficiently to make him his private
secretary, hut the latter is in no degre
debased by the relation-neither would tn
editor of the Tirginian be if he was trans
lerred to that position, much as he ma.
think Of his own status in life. He Nigh
suffer by comparison, but not from the re
laton as private secretary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26

chanted this anthem at the White House
and in all the Departments Of Government
until they have secured large number of
Democratic appointments under promised
political millennium that must follow new
partisan policy in dispensing public patron
age This worked admirably for their in
terests so long as they were in the minority,
inasmuch as they secured large patronage
that could not have been made available
under the traditionary Democratic doctrine
that ITO the victors belong the spoils."
When the House became Democratic their
tune changed, and nearly every Republi-
can, wounded soldier or capable civil
ian, received notice to pack up and yacate
with as little delay as possible 1t did not
take long to fill the places with ex-rebel
and other Democrats, while Union soldiers
were sent out TO hobble through life rs they
best could. This was the Democratic mode
of treating the civil service the first oppor-
tunity that party had in eighteen years to
demonstrate its good faith to that doctrine
for which it had professed SO much at
tachment
The next occasion offered TO test Demo-
cratic sincerity was when that party ac-
ceded TO power in the United States Senate.
Ii did not hesitate to violate all tradition,
all usage, all civil service right, in gobbling
up every Office in that body and comforting
them upon their own party subservients
II even made indecent haste in hustling out
N Of nO,n ii -. IL -.
qualifications and proverbial fidelity to
duty. In the fist place, the change OF Sec
retary, under the circumstances was di-
rect violation of all precedents in that con-
servative body. A competent and faithful
Secretary had never before been displaced
under pure party consideration. Heretofore
some other cause has been found for the
changes that have occurred. Secretary
GoRHAM was u model officer. capable be-
yOnd doubt, and exceptionally faithful
in the discharge of his duties, but he was
hustled out with little ceremony. True, he
| is q firm, devoted, and active defender OF
the Republican faith, but that trait never
| interlered with or came between him aud
his fidelity as public servant. The nllega-
ton made that he had rendered himself OBJ
noxious to the Democratic sense by his
| activity and usefulness as secretary to the
| Republican Congressional Committee was q
mere pretext, for the reason that he never
allowed the performance of that duty to
interfere in any degree with that of his
\ public position. But he was Stalwart Re-
publican and must go.
SO, also, with the other official positions
in the Senate. All the Republicans whC
held places there had proved themselves tC
be exceedingly intelligent, honorable, ant
faithful public servants, and yet they must
give place, and in one or more instances tt
the most disreputable Of the Democratic
party, for the reason that they are Republi
cans and their successors are Democrats
| This is the measure of Democratic goof
| faith to civil service, of which they prat,
much when out of power, but for which W,
| find they have no respect when in power
This is Democratic consistency.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26

TO the Edlor OF he National ReDubicdn
SIR: viii You not defend the widows from "oliv.
las course In Mondays post by publishing our
protest? We see neither wit nor feeling in her
clomor, but only vulgar boast Of owning a hus-
band who by turning 'his toes to the dasies,
created one more of class shc claims Is
better than married women-better than the aban-
doned wife, and by "oliva's' tsly creature) con
fession class possessed of no charm wife for
the widower or the bachelor, but coveted only by
the married men" who must indeed have torn her
soul to rags since trace Is left of IL In her hui
initiating defense. Save lis from our friends.
We widows whom the married men do not come
after, whose married male acduaintances have no
"broken windows in their hearts" but whose wives
et whom OLIVIA filings her mud. are good and
true and fill their hearts too full TO leave "hole
small enough even TO stuff "0llyn's' soul into, we
do not blind ourselves to the regret that thcre are
aud have been bad widows nor do we yet believe
abandoned and divorced" wives and married
women TO be the cnusu of all bdi-the alpha and
omega OF all sin In the sex Nor eau wo sec how these
naughty married women can be metamorphOsed
into saints so soon ms their husbands toes are
turned up TO the dasics" Heaven save the hus-
bands II their toes dead are 10 confer much
more of virtue ON their wives than their living
bodies do. But what of the ruvenous married
men who are making rags" of "0liyia's' gentle
soul? VIII they each ono divorce his wife and take
some other woman 10 stop the hole Hey.
"Oiyiag' And will every divorced wife develop q
cruel bitter Olivia ~ her successor We know
not The alchemy by which divorce elevates man
but degrades the woman.
OLIVIA" leaves no excuse and makes no excep-
ton for what in woman she condemns, but ON
braced III man. She has outlined her power of
venom (but not the attempD. else her unwomnniy
sneer would pierce many tender mothers heart.
who to-day is struggling toproect herself and sup
port her children, innocent as herself, alike de
serted by him who swore to cherish aud honor
her. Yet this mother may be refused "Olivia's"
Is received aud his divorced condition forgotten
or condoncd. WIDOW
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN.

The Richmond (Ya,) star has the follow
ing account of barbarity toward school
boy, which should be passed around for
public execration;
On Monday there occurred at the Valley
school an act OF cruelty which deserves the
reprObation Of every citizen in tho cOmmu.
nifty. II appears that RICHARD W., the young
est son Of Mr. w. ii. WELLS (colored) handed
his teacher, Miss ANDERSON, his slate to look
at tho copies, and when that lady returned II
to him 1t dropped from the frame. Sho then
ordered the boy to hold his hand to bo whipped
which he refused TO do, wheroupOn she senl
him with u note TO tho principal. This was
about 1l'20, and Mr., II. NJ, FLoURN0Y, the
principal began to whip him with leather
strap twenty-five inches long, two inches wldo
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN offers an apo-
ogy for reporting the disgracoCul trial of OIL
YER VS.. CAMERON, and promises TO refrain
from giving its readers such disgusting matter
in future, even at tho expense Of being re-
garded as wanting in enterprise. This is a
noble resolution, coming even from Mr. CLAPP,
whose gall is flooding with sectional bitterness
and hatred, and whose heart is almost bursting
with uncharity toward the Southern people
Portsmouth tTa.) Times.
Our Virginia cotemporary seems TO be af-
fiicted with confusion of ideas, which in
terferes very materially with anything like
correct Judgment as the feelings and mo-
tives which actuate the editor of The RE-
PUBLICAN toward the people of the South.
We have no bitterness or hate toward the
Southern people per- Sc but we have criti-
cised and shall continue TO criticise and
condemn in their conduct whatever seems
inconsistent on their part with O proper re-
spect for the Constitution, the laws, and the
Government of the United States When
ever they interfere with the sacred rights oI
citizenship, or take the lives of or oppres'
their fellow citizens for political opinion
sake, or disregard the existing laws, whether
! fundamental or statutory, or show want
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26

The proposition of the Greenbackers to
refer all suggestions regarding new meas
ures, or for the repeal Of existing laws, re-
lating to the protection of the national
franchise to a special committee, is good
one. If the Democrats reject it they will
assume the responsibility of practically de-
claring that this important subject shall
only be treated under the dctation of their
own party caucus. Such n special COM
mittee, composed of good men of all par
ties, and conservative men, would not fail
to report that the existing laws on this
subject require very little change to secure
fair elections as fair as can be assured by
human agency in their administration.
The truth is no man can reasonably ask
that one party shall have any advantage
over the other in this matter. Fair cleo
tions are what the Republicans seek, and
for that reason they are opposed to a repeal
of the provisions in the election laws against
fraud
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26

of proper respect for the Government, the
Union, or the flag under which they live, or
In any way fail 10 accept the situation since
peace was restored, in good faith, we shall
antagonize all such acts and rebuke them
with our best efforts. This is an unpleasant
duty, and beyond this we have no feelings
toward the Southern people either of bitter
ness, hatred, or uncharitableness.
Tr has been the policy of the Democrats,
no doubt, since the present session of Con-
gress opened, to start all sorts of r,imors af-
iecting the political integrity of the Presi-
dent for the purpose of disturbing the pub
lie quiet and, If possible, Of destroying pub
lie confidence in his devotion to the Repub-
lican policy relating to the Federal election
laws. Out of this Democratic trick has
come great public uueasiness and anxiety
which would otherwise have been spared.
Rumors OF. what the President would and
would not do In certain emergencies have
been rife for week or more, aud they have
been strengthened by the blatant boasts of
Democratic Senators and Representatives on
the streets aud around the corridors OF the
hotels that the President was ready and
had offered to compromise on these i'm
portnut measures, and that they were to
reap rich harvest in the event. This has
created great public concern; when the
fact is that the whole matter has been n
measure Of hollow strategy on their part for
the purpose of placing the President in q
false attitude before the country, aud, If
possible, TO gain some petty advantage
through panicky feeling in the public
mind that might lead to compromise of
some sort. They are earnestly seeking some
way of escape out Of their awkward dilem-
ma, and think that if any compromise can
be effected now through Republican conces-
sion it will change the responsibility of this
extra session from their shoulders to those
OF the Republicans.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26

and quarter Of an inch in thickness. aud CON
tinued 10 beat him until twelve o'clock, pro-
duclng several ugly bruises on the legs, back,
and shoulders OF the boy. Tho appearance Of
the boy when we saw him on Tuesday whs a
most disagreoable sight, plainly indicating the
most brutal aud inhuman treatment. IL the
school board refuses to remedy these acts of
cruelty inflicted on colored children by white
teachers the fathers of the children should seek
redress at the law or in some more certain
manner. Mr.. FLoURNoY was subsequently
arrested for assault and fined $40.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26
DEMOCRATIC own SERVICE.

For several years the leading Democrats
of the country have ostensibly been culti-
waiting very generous spirit regarding
Office under the Government, They have
been great admirers of that system of civil
service which regards ability aud qualillca-
ton and disregards political partsanship in
making selections for position. They have
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26

MORE than week has passed since Con-
gress met under the promising auspices of
complete Democratic restoration. The only
result accomplished has been peculiarly
characteristic of the Democracy. The Off
ces have all been given to the Bourbon
spoil-hunters.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26
DIED.

ShfITH.-On Tuesday, March o. 1870 al 1880 a. m.
CATHERINE H., widow OF the late A, Thomas Smith,
Funeral from the residence of her son-in-law, John
j. Halaed, No. ll0 q street southeast, OH Thursday
morning ut 10 o'clock. So
sHERMAN.-In this city, March "a, 1879, HENRY
SHERMAN, aged n. formerly Of Albany, N. y.
to attend his funeral, at the chapel Oak II Gene
terry Georgetown, to-day, at o'clock y. III.
New York papers please copy.l
JENKINS, Monday, March q, 1879, MoLLIE NJ,
second daughter of Philip O. aud Jemma j. jenkins,
Sunerai on Wednesday. 10th Of Mart Ia, at O'Clock
D. mr. from the residence Of her parents No. II street
northeast Friends OF the family invited.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26

The revolutionists had not completed
their caucus tiEkering yesterday morning.
The House was accordingly compelled to
adjourn. And this is called legislation.
The interests Of q great Government and of
n great people are being submitted to the
dictates of a star Chamber procedure. Calm
deliberation and earnest, patriotic consider
alton of the public benefit are ignored.
Partisanship rules the hour, and everything
is sacrificed to the advancement of Bour-
bonism.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26
The Bourbon ApotheOsis.

LNIVhIUIIU ''UIIVTUTII sIUVtsJ
Davis and Washington fought only for liberty and
constitutional rights Grant and Arnold for con-
centrated and dcspotc power This will not be
forgotten in history. Aud when the people come
more nearly 10 touch elbow TO elbow, and when / (
ever, the States divide 1t will be patent also in
American history
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26

OUR couchant aboriginal bovine, some
times known as the Hon. S. BULL, is about
to become rampant. For Sitting Bull he
exhibits some astonishing evidence of pere-
grinating activity.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26

The Nationals or Greenbackcrs in Con-
gress profess to be statesmen of national
views and purposes, entirely free from all
entangling alliances with either side of the
great party divisions. In this view of the
case these statesmen are entirely free to
assume q conservative position relating to
the measures which have occasioned an
extra session for their consideration. They
are in no degree bound by the revolution
airy determinations of the Democratic caucus
TO place the repeal of certain laws relating
to the Federal elections rs riders upon the
three appropriation bills for the maintenance
of the Government. They know that such
action is inconsistent with parliamentary
usage and right and to make it a menace
to the Executive is revolutionary in intent
and effect. We do not believe, in view Of
these facts, that the Nationals will become
party to such an attempt at revolution
but, on the contrary, will firmly plant them
selves upon the principles of right and an
tagonize all such measures.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26

If the Republicans desire 10 assume the
responsibilities of the extra session they
have only to compromise the questions of
disagreement in the late session now, and
thus virtually admit that there was no me-
cessity for it, as it was as easy, no doubt, to
compromise then as now, if such policy is
wise and just. BE firm, consistent, and
true, and trust consequences to themselves.
This is no time for compromises with wrong.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26

THE Democrats are not yet certain that
Judge DAVID DAVIS belongs to them politi-
cally. They have toadied to him in every
conceivable way, among others by giving
him congenial committee work but they
are not confident ut this writing that he
will stand up to the rack with them, fodder
or no fodder" on the proposition TO bur-
den the pending appropriation bills with
political riders. The chances are, however,
that they will eventually capture him for
general use in the ordinary political manGu-
vres of the Senate. Meanwhile the great
Republican State of Illinois is practically
without its due proportion Of representa-
tion in the national councils, and will re-
main so as long as this solid chunk of the
debris of the bogus Reform movement of
1876 burdens the Senate with his doughty
presence.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26

JEFF DAVIS name was chiseled out of
the inscription on Cabin John Bridge, a
Government structure up the Potomac, he
cause it was believed that the name of the
arch traitor should not be permitted to dis
grace the face of great public work. Now
the Bourhons propose not only to replace
his name on the roll of the Senate, but also
to place it on the nations roll of honor
the pension list
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26
A Grim Confadsrats .Jnks.

Galveston News.
II is rumored among the stalwarts that Zach
Chandler has offered the President the loan OF his
lZach's spine.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26
BOARDING.

STRANGERS IN THE CITY OR OTHER PER-
y sons Wishing first class accommodations will find
handsome Rooms. with board. ut Ss3 Vermont avenue,
opposite Arlington Hotel. Reduced rates TO parties
making permanent arrangements. mar2+u
f7e PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NORTH
II " west.-First-class Board. with large, airy
Rooms. from s9 10 $40 per week; transient $iQ pei
day baths and gas. MRS. y. q. HOWARD.
No connection Nth ne Hoicord House
jeS Iy
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26

TILDEN's bar'l of money has reached Har-
risburg, and the Democratic members of
the Pennsylvania Legislature are loudly
proclaiming for him in 1880.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26

III is reported that u certain Bourbon
Congressman from Alabama at Mobile
banquet spoke of his love for the South un-
Ill he was affected to tears, said he did not
care fig for the Union, and then started to
Washington TO swear to support the Consti-
Luton Of the United States This charac-
teristic display Of truly reconcied" South
ern loyalty is born Of the spirit of the
hour. 1t is JANUs-faced exhibition of
the true inwardness Of Bourbonism, with
out which, as Colonel McCARDLE said in
his BLACKBURN letter, no Intense South
"erner can expect to succeed in Southern
politics. And it, is of this class of hypo-
critics that the Democratic majority in the
present House is mainly composed
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26

MR.. SPRINGERs disclosures of the secrets
of the Bourbon caucus, developed in an in
terview with him printed in our news col
umns yesterday, prove cOnclusively the
danger of Star Chamber dictation in legis-
latiye affairs II appears that Mr. SOUTH
ARD made speech in the caucus advo-
eating the repeal of certain sections of the
Revised Statutes, which he mentioned by
number, relating to national elections The
motion to repeal was agreed TO, and an
amendment for that purpose was hitched to
the appropriation bills Not one member
in dozen knew what he was voting for,
and less number ever took the trouble to
examine the especial provisions of law
which it was thus attempted to strike from
the statute books Subsequently the pro-
visions were examined by cooler heads, aud
il was discovered that Mr.. SoUTHARp had
irevocably committed the Democratic
party to an abolition Of all protection
against fraud in the national franchise
Aud the Bourbons are still standing up to
that illiberal, unpatriotic, and inconsideate
caucus mandate.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26
WASHINGTON, MARCH a6, 1879.

PRESIDENT HAYES "amiable obstinacy
seems TO be too stern to be placated by
Bourbon intrigue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26

The drama of "a Block Game" Is presented ad-
mirably by Mr.. George France and Mr.. Frank
White, supported by the regular company. The
variety entertainment is very fine.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26
"A NIT s r
FOR RENT.
FOR SALE.

dor sALE-ON TEN YEARS TIME. WITH 6
II per cent interest LOT, about 80 feet front, on
south sde OF M street, between Twentieth street and
New Hampshire avenue northwest. Price, % cents
per foot Lots wanted in all parts OF the city for cash.
j. W. STARR, northeast corner Fifteenth street and
New York avenue, up stairs, mar25 81
ENOR SALE-CALI. AND SEE OUR LIST OF
IL property for sale. JOHN SHERMAN 4 Co. 81.
Cloud Building. Real estate aud loans Jy3l-ly
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-26

In the course of time the true inward
ness OF the Bourbon intrigue to compromise
the pending difference between Congress
and the Executive will all be made public,
Meanwhile ii is safe TO assume that the
Democratic attempts to induce the Admin.
istration to abandon the pronounced policy
Of the Republican party in the promises