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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13
4 PERTINENT SUGGESTION.
To Dispose of the Surplus Direct Tax.

10 Dlblohe OF tne suTpius DIRECT LhAs
10 the Editor of the National Republican;
SIR: As your news columns notice in the
paper of to-day an effort of South Carolina to
recover some OF the direct taxes paid into the
Treasury Of the United States, would it not be
proper for some of the colored people of TINT
and other States, who desire to emigrate to
Liberia, to also mako their claims for their
share of said taxes, as provided In section l2
of "An act for the collection of direct taxes in
insurectionary districts within the United
States, and loriother purposes (which directs
That the proceeds OF said leases and sales shall
be paid into the Treasury of the United States one
fourth of which shall be paid over to the Governor
Of the State wherein said lands are situated or his
authorized agent when such insurrection shall be
put down and the people shall elect a Legislature
and State officers, who shall take an oatn 10 sup
port the Constitution Of the United States, and
such fact shall be proclaimed by the President for
the purpose Of reimbursng the loyal citizens of
said State, or for such other purpose US said Stale
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13

SUPPOSE Ed COOPER had furnished Nevy
PELToN with the money he asked for at
that famous Baltimore conference, would
there have been any change in the result of
the election of 1876? 1t does not appear
that there would have been, for no one has
yet proved in a satisfactory manner that
any of the Southern returning boards were
really for sale. In short, all that the cipher
inquiry has disclosed is the disreputable
fact that the Tildenites were ready and
anxious to corrupt somebody, but couldn't
find anybody amenable to their corrupt
advances
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13

nature, and the performance was probably nntici-
pated with greater interest than that of any
Of the older plays billed for the present week In
which Mr. Barretts excellence Is known The writer
ofthe play succeeded admirably in combining the
lightnoss Of comedy and the intense passion of
tragedy without presenting any ncongrnitles. Ihe
role OF IOrick, with its changing moods, requires
an actor of great versatility to sustain Il success.
fully, and the excellence Of Mr.. BarreWs rendition
last evening gave new evidence of his great ability
The other parts were filed accepiaby MISS
Vaders appeared to great advantage os Alice, aud
received ilattering share OF the applause Messrs,
llooy, Keeue, flanagan, aud Waverly presented
the characters assigned them most tuithlully,
"Richclieu,' which was received enthusiastically
last Monday nighl. viii be repented 10. nlght
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13
YOU PAYS YOUR MONEY, TAKE YOUR
CHOICE.

Between GRANT and BAYARD, always
" for BAYARD," says Secretary ScHURz's
paper, the Westliche Post, of st. Louis, and
it might have added in the light of history,
anything to beat the Republican party
when it does not submit TO its dictum. In
connection with this declaration there is a
scrap of history which affords food for re-
Election. In 1872 the JVestliche Post sup
ported GREELEY, and GRANT was elected
General scHURz had labored zealously to
secure GREELEYs election, and suffered
much modification ut his defeat He was
entitled to recognition from the Democratic
party for his distinguished services in that
campaign, but never recognition did he
get. A Senator was soon to be elected in
Missouri, and General SCHURz was at lib
erty so that he could accept the place.
1t would have been q graceful thing
for the Democratic party to have
rewarded General SCHURZ with that
position, but that party never consults the
graces in politics. He was dropped from
memory and favor at once, and found no re-
ward in that direction for having deserted
the Republican, cause, and made his tenn
porary bed with the enemies of the country.
General sCHURz having lost his grip in that
quarter, drifted back into Republican
waters, and found an early and favorable
landing. We do not refer to this circum-
stance rs a matter of prejudice against Sec
retary ScHURz, but to show the ingrati-
tude of the Democratic party toward those
who serve them in an extremity. BAYARn
may he more grateful at heart, but after the
next Presidential election his means will be
very limited in the way of rewards.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13

THE Democrats in Congress are so eager
to revel in the power of complete control of
the legislative branch of the Government
that they cannot wait for the ordinary
course of events in which they would nat
urally and properly be able to remodel the
national election laws. There is no reason
why those laws should be changed before
the next regular session of Congress-De-
cember-for no partisan results can be in
huenced thereby. But this fact makes no
difference with the impatient hordes of
Democratic Office seekers in the country.
They and their tools in either House have
consequently decided to force upon the
country the expense and attendant disar-
rangement and uncertainties in business ai-
fairs of an extra session.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13
A Southern Democratic Adnonltion.
fNipksb1rO Herald

Southern Democrats have always done what was
asked of them by their Northern allies, relying on
grew strong enough to outvote the Republicans.
Recent occurrences in both Houses of Congress
show that these promises have been violated. The
Presidential struggle will be one to decide which
set of Northern men shall control the National
Government, and 1t is easy TO see that the South
need risk nothing by severng her allegiance 10 the
National Democratic party, We know there will
be a great hue and cry against such step as this
by the old Bourbons, but we say, without fear of
successful contradiction, that it is preferable to
rsking all we have gained merely TO serve men
who are afraid of our fellowship.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13

THE man must be blind indeed who does
not fOresee that the recent bitter inter-par-
tisan and sectional enmities of the Democ-
racy will be carried into the next Demo-
cratic National Convention. The Southern
Hotspurs will crack their whips there and
the Northern Doughfaces will yield as q
matter of course. SEYMOUR, GREELEY, and
mated by concession from the South for poll
icy's sake; but policy and concession is
"played out"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13
TIE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AC1

THE AHREARAGE ACT.
Now that the Commissioner of Pensions
has made the estimate of how much money
will be required to pay the "arrearages of
pensions" due the brave soldiers who re-
ceiyed wounds or were disabled by disease
in the service of the Government in putting
down rebellion, it is to be hoped that Con-
gress will delay no longer in making the
necessary appropriation.
Last Monday Representative BURCHARD,
of Illinois, introduced bill to appropriate
$40, 100000 Of per cent. bonds to pay this
lust debt due the best class of soldiers. He
moved to suspend the rules and pass the
bill This motion only needed the chang
ing of five votes to have prevailed. But, to
the shame of General BUTLER "a soldier,
Mr.. KELLEY, and Mr.. BRoGDEN, Republic
cans, and few Northern Democrats, it did
not pass. Almost all the votes against it
were Southern Democrats. Yet the Demo-
Gratis claim.the paternity of this measure of
justice.
The soldiers all over the land are keenIy
watching this bill, and it will not do for
the Democrats to defeat it, unless they ex-
pect to lose the vote Of every soldier be he
Democrat or Republican. If the "BURcH-
"ARD bill is not the proper measure, then
let some patriotic Republican or Demo-
cratic member introduce bill that will
pass; but don't defeat the object of the
arrearage pension" act by refusing to
make the appropriation.
Secretary ScHURz has asked an amend
ment to prevent fraudulent claims. Has
he Just discovered that the pension laws
permit fraudulent claims being made 2
why did nst he or Commissioner BENrLY
ask such law before now? Do they ex-
pect to defeat this measure by loading il
down with amendments not gemane to it ?
This will not do at this time,
The estimate is that less than $3l,0OO,OOC
will pay all arrears now due soldiers Then
upon an estimate, which is but II rough
guess at best, it is thought S7O00O0O more
will be needed TO pay arrears of pensions
placed on the rolls up TO July 1, $780, which
is in our opinion too large BE thatas it may,
it shows that the $40000,00O asked by Mr..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13

HERE comes the particularly disnter-
ested Democracy OF the South and by their
spokesman declare that the Republican
party is running itself by recalling such
men as LOGAN and CARPENTER to public
life. And here goes the Republican party
right along, needless of this admonition, ru-
lining itself more and more. ZACH CHAND-
LER is the pending illustration of this dire
ful min
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13
Folly to Trust the Words.
IKennebec Journal.l

TINVIIIIVUON
All Hill's fine promises are no protection against
the deluge that will come If the Democracy gain
supreme power, and Hill himself would be among
those who would vote TO pay the claims, just as
leader of the red shirt brigades In South Carolina
and will gain seat In the United States Senate
through his perfidy. II would be the height OF
folly To trust the words of men who have again and
again perjured themselves. Our safety as a people
depends upon keeping the helm I'm the hands OF
men who have been true to the National Govern.
m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13

may direct and fourth shall also be paid over
70 said State as fund to aid in the colonization or
emigation from said State of any free person Of
African descent who may desire to remove there
nom to Hayt Liberia or any other tropical State
or colony. Approved June 7, 1862.
In 1862 very few persons of African descent
were within the beneficial provisions of this
act but The Emancipation Proclamation hav-
ing made all such persons free, the act, Of
course, applies to all persons of African descent
who may desire to avail themselves of Its aid.
EQUITY,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13
Ford's Opera a-Housc-G Growers "Our Hoard
ing House."

Mr.. Growers celebrated comedy and his splendid
combination Of dramatic artists are nightly reap
ing the reward Of the excellence Of the one and the
merit OF the other. "our Boarding House at its
inception eapt at once to the highest place among
purely American comedies and its career to the
present date is but hist ory Of continued success
Its reception at Fords has been. during the three
nights ofts performance characteristic brllliaucy,
and its consantlyincreasnV audiences prove its
abiding value. well as the favor Its present i'm
personators have found IN the eyes of our theatre:
goers. "0ur Boarding House will be repeated
this evening,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13

IF Mr.. WEED, or Mr.. DYKE, or Nephew
PELToN, or Mr.. MARBLE, or even the old
ogre of Gramercy Park himself, or all of
them together, know of any real corruption
their duty, as good citizens, to go before the
proper grand iuries and take requisite steps
for the punishment of the offenders. But it
is noticeable fact that these individuals
seem to have prejudice against grand
juries-a well-founded one at that.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13

THE Detroit Post has grouped in its col
umns lately all the evidence fpublic opn-
ion within its reach regarding the propriety
or necessity of electing the Hon. ZACH
CHANDLER to succeed Senator CHRIS
TIANCY. 1t is needless to remark that this
opinion is almost unanimous in favor of his
election
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13

The excellence of this weeks programme hes
never been surpassed in the history of the Comque
Play-goers are always sure of finding enjoyment to
the highest degree in visiting this home of the
MUSES., and our recommendations are not needed
to convince the public Of the value and extent of
the entertainment ever found there. Go to the
Comique and know how il Is YOURSELF"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13

PELToN swore that the Democratic states
men who went South to see II fair count
were as good men as there were in the
" Democratic party" He also swore that
one of them communicated with him in
Baltimore in the form of proposition to
buy the Presidency for TILDEN. This is
a,I
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13
What u Valuable Lesson.


IVIIUHBO lIIDIIIVI
Samuel j. Tilden began life as poor boy but by
honesty and perseverance he became rich enough
to offer $4,000 for the Presidency of tho United
States What valuable lesson his life presents to
the youth of this country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13

The appearance Of an eminent actor In new
role Is an event in which even the old play-goers,
who yawn through the most thrilling passages of
time-worn tragedies have 10 acknowledge interest.
Mr., Lawrence BaTett's impersonatlon of Y0rick in
"a New Play last evening was an occasion Of this
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13

The Philadelphia Times, after revolving
the matter in its mind for nearly two years,
has come to the deliberate conclusion that
" the strong point about HAYES is that he
" declines to be forced out of the Republican
party" If amendments are in order we
move to strike out the word forced" and
insert coaxed," as that has been the DEM
ocratc agency used in this connection.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13

COMMISSIONER BENTLEY's proposition to
establish number of peripatetc Pension
Courts, so-called, is deservedly denounced
by the Grand Army and other interested
and kindred soldiers associations. A reso-
luton adopted by the Pennsylvania State
Encampment of the G. A. r., which is
printed in our news columns this morning,
sets forth sufficient reasons, in our opinion,
for the defeat of the proposition by the Sem
ate, where it is now pending.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13

he was surrounded and was being handled
all the time by band of corruptionists, the
very worst ever known in history.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13
DIED.

PALMER.-Ou the 18th instant. ABIAu z. PALMER
in the twentieth year of his age.
Friends are respectfully invited to attend the fI-
neral, from the residence OF his parents, No. 2H &
street northeast Thursday afternoon, at three o'clock
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13

Joaquin Miller's play, "The Danltcs," will be pro-
duced at the National Theatre next week by Mr.,
Mckee Rankin and Miss Kitty Blanchard support.
ed by strong combination, including Mr.. Louis
Aldrch, Mr. Charles T. Parsloc and others OF equal
ability.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13

WHY take those immense doses of nauseatlne
mixtures sold as Cough Syrups' when few small
doses OF Dr. Bulls Cough syrup will cure youi
cold
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13
FOR RENT.

EOR RENT--NEW PRESS BRICK FRONT
Il house, l7x5O, three stories high. No. 400 Ninth
street northwest, containing nice store and
good cellar. The upper two stories for dweng con-
veniently arranged Inquire at I29 Ninth street
northwest. janstf
ENOR RENT-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
n property for rent. JOHN SH ERAiAN II CO.,
jy3l-ly st. Cloud Building
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13

TILDEN smokes aud chews--that is, he
is very fond of the filthy WEED.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13
@ r A N IT'S r O w
FOR RENT.

The elegant residences on East Capitol street, one
square from the Capitol grounds, known us Grants
Row having been restored to my possession by tho
supreme Court OF tthe District now offer them for
rent, to lrsclass tenants only for term OF three
years
This Is the finest block OF dwelling houses In Wash.
ingon, having cost S50OOO) each house contain.
ing hfteen rooms three bathrooms, and all the mo-
ern improvements
There are extensive yards In front and rear en-
bell shed with grubbery, fountains, &c. A large and
well arranged Stable Is attached to each house.
This Is an uDequRled opportunity to secure first
class dwelling ut low rent
Application may be made at 225 A street southeast
or al 2l3 East Capitol street,
sep23f A. GRANT.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13
FOR SALE.

E'OR sALE-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OBJ
a property for sale. JOHN SHERMAN & Co, st,
Cloud Building. Real estate and loans ly3l-iy
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-13
WANTED.
ROOMS FOR RENT.
VERY DEslRABLE ROOMS

second and third floors. handsomely furnished for
rent with board; S23 Vermont avenue, opposite Ar
lington Hotel Reductions TO parties making perma
nent arrangements. octtf
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26


Lon isiane.
The freedmen with all their alleged
grievances, as set fGrti, in their ap
peal, read by one 7. VI. Chester in
the Convention held on the 9lst
inst, in New Orleans, and which
nearly fills column IN the 1 icayune
would be no better off--in fact
much worse il placed i'll Kansas.
They appeal to Congress, to Repub-
licans, and to the goo men of The
Democratic party, to the hearts of
the Christian. pubIic,-and 10 the
old anti slavery apostles, and "to all
other classes aud condi.i rs who
sympathize with us III our wrongs,
who are willing to help us in our
flight 70 save OUT lives and enjoy
our liberty, to respond to o;:r wall
for moral and material aid tn
migrate to a State where political
assasSinatiuns are unknown and
where the bttlldozcr cannot reach
u.s."
When the appeal had been read,
Chester addressed the Convention
fe!lcitating it upon the absence of
'politicioners," and saying a great
deal about bu'ldozing.
The appeal was adopted.
Mr.. Turcke, an agent for a Hon
dnras immigration society. and a
man with Il pronounced German
accent, read an address evidently
suggesting emigration to his adopt
ed coanrry, bus delivered with such
IA combination of accents that the
Convention was rot able t. aScef
tain what it was all about.
/ The subject was referred to the
Committee on Emigration. Several
oihe: resolutions were presented.
which were referred to the Commit.
tee Oh Eissiness
/ The Finance Committee repoi ted
a collection of S1l 0J, with bal
auce of IS over the ac: uai expenses
! After an address by Mr.. Thomas
the convention adjourned sine die by
singing The Battle of the Rep'.b
lie" to the air of "John Browns
Body"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26
I1pl,i:rG tls1 Negro

Iohi.c ReSlster.l
The So often ieludpd negro p0pU'
lation of the South have learned
from the fraud committed upon
them bt Ike Freedmen'F Savings
Sank. and from the facility with
which President Hayes surrendered
their claims upon bis party to the
necessities cf his situation, TO dis
trust any appeals made to them as
II race by those who use them only
tor their own profit. Ihe last frauu
committed upon them by their pro
fessed friends and projections IS
more barbarouS than the Freed
mems Bank outrage. Tne st. LOUIS
Christian hdr0cdte quotes from the
81. Louis Presbyterian IA circular,
copies OF which are said to have
been extensively Distributed III
Mississippi and Louisiana. Iao en-
cular. whicl, is endorsed! ''StiIciiy
private" is dated fiom the "oilic"
of Colorel Colonization Society.
Topeka, Kansas, February :, - -"
and is headed Attention, Colonel
Menw L. goes on to say that
Your brethren and !i!rnds through
out The North have observed WIN
uaiutul soliclludc the oulrageS
hcaped upon You by Rebel masters
and are doing all they can to all; :
via e Your misrries and provide Tor
YOUR future happiness and prosper
Ity. President Hayes, by his IL
iduitous Southern policy has desert
cd Won, while The Democrats, who
I = OF VIII
seek to enslave you if you remaih
in the South, and to protect yon
1 FROM their designs the Colonization
Society has been organized by the
| Government to provide Hand tor
+ acI, head of II family, which VIII De
! p;yeu in bodies of LOO acres Sfatuit
ously. This land is located lii the
best portion OF Kansas, in close
proximity to Topeka, and Is very
nrod:rctive. Here there are no dis
tIinctions III society all are on an
equality. Leave the land ct oppfes
,sion and come to Zee Kansas.
Lyeurgus T.. Jones, President.
Snow this circular TO none but co.'s
oled men, and keep its contents Il
secret Ii is almost Impossible to
believe that such ii cruel piece oi
deception as this could be practiceti
upon these poor, harmless, iguorant
ueople-a barbari'y worse by TAI
than the most att 0eions OF the out
RACES attributed TO tie ''bnild"zers
but the evidence that the coiored
people have been designediy dipped
is growing stronger from day 10
day. The AdsOcatc quotes the
! Presbgteritn further as averrihs
that .'sume of the poor creatures
have discovered how grossly they
have been deceived, ami have writ>
ten to their white friends III the
South asking help to return home
All of them will be similarly en-
lightened when they reach thsli
journeys endj' Tile ST. Louis
Globe Democrat, good Bepuslicar
authority, also reports that some o.
the victims of the Kansas fever are
very sick OF it already ahd are long
ing 10 ego home" again.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-04-26

IF is said that the .s'the freezin G
ont" of the United States steamer
Plymouth last winter WAS very
inalequstely done, Ms the watch
man was allowed a FIRE in his room
and Nd particular effort was made t,
reduce the temperature below the
water line. Under such circum-
stances it is mt surprising that vel
low fever broke out as soon as tho
steamer got into a.,warn latitude.