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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10

YESTERDAY was not very good day for
selecting stalls for the horses who propose
to enter for the rhetorical race under the
legislative bill. The number was not as
large as the day before. The chin market
lulls
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10

AS MATTERS are progressing nowadays
the old flag" seems to have fallen into dis
use except as convenient expanse upon
which to display advertising notices
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10

THE more the Democrats load up with
Greenbackers the more they sink in the
water. They have no buOtnncy. The coa-
litionists are going down together. Mark
the indications in Ohio. Dead weights, you
know.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10

SENATOR THURMAN didn't boom much at
the late municipal election in Columbus, his
home and the seat of his ambition and hopes.
The city went Republican for the first time,
and some people are wicked enough to inn
pute the result to TuDEN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10

terming himself ventIlating engineer will be
found taking prominent hand in all his plans.
We're all our public buildings well and thorough.
ly ventilated am confident that marked decrease
In the death rate of the District from certain dis
eases would result.
/ will not attempt to give plan for the accom-.
plishment OF the purpose there are architects and
engineers in the Government employ more compe.
tent than myself to devise means to this end. II is
only necessary to remove the foul air nom CORR
dors and rooms and then TO preserve uniform
temperature Very respectfully,
SMITH TOWNSHEND, NJ. D.,
Health OfiCor d. c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10

To USE favorite phrase of LEE CRAM
DALI the Greenbackers split the Demo-
cratic party wide open" in Ohio and else
where in the late local elections
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10

TIE plunderers are maturing their plans
for another assault upon the Government
Printing Office.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10

To open up general legislation Just now,
Mt this stage of the extra session, would be
greatly to the advantage of the lobby gen.
orally, and especially TO the plunderers who
have been lying in wait hereNbouts for an
opportunity to steal the Government Print
ing-Office.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10

TIE official publication of the new or re-
vised treaty between the United States and
Japan in these columns yesterday attracted
some comment in diplomatic quarters The
negotiation of the treaty was not known or
suspected, and the fact that Secretary
ENARTs had struck out from the beaten
paths of supposed fixed relations with
the Orientals, and established new and en-
hrged commercial reciprocitics, served to
create some surprise.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10

THE gallery lunatic evoked from TIE
depths of political fantasia by our dearly
beloved Confederate House, returned to his
admonitory duties yesterday and beloved
out: Woe woe woe!! TO this den of
thieves w OF course the House couldn't
stand any such plain talk rs that and the
poor fellow was fired ont at the pointor a
doorkecpcr's boot. 1t was noticed, how
ever, that the crimson flush of injured in-
nocence wasn't spread around very thick
upon the "Aoorn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10

EX-SENATOR BARNUM, of Connecticut, is
said to have made the deliberate declaration
that the debate on the army bill has cost
the Democrats 100000 votes already. To
which he might have added that continu-
ance Of this debate will ultimately send that
party into political bankruptcy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10
WASHINGTON, APRIL 10, 1879.

THE unruly House spent the most of the
day yesterday in discussion of rules.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10
1AfUSEM ENTS.
National 7

National Theatre-"A Celebrated Case"
The performances Of the fine company ot present
engaged ot the National in the production Of "A
Celebrated Case are highly praised for their per,
iuclion, The drama is intensely interesting and
...-L LLLLnlnl
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10

FRANK Z. NEvINs, the correspondent of
the Chicago Tribune who dishes up the leg
islative proceedings for that sheet at Spring
field, ILL.,, has got in Jail for recalcitrancy as
q witness before an investigating commit
tee, and now calls for an early adjournment
of the Legislature, as the hd6eaS corpus has
failed to release him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10

streets yesterday-the streets of the ma
tiou's Capital-unprovided with the Ma
tional colors was inexcusable on any and
all grounds When our Southern friends
visit us they may be entitled to the exer-
else of the questionable taste of ignoring
the existence of the General Government,
as the Norfolk City Guards did yesterday !;
but the "crack" company of the Capital, one
that aims to be, if it is not, the best drilled
and disciplined volunteer militia orgon2o-
ton in the entire country, provided with
quarters and arms at the expense of the
Government, should have set them the ex-
ample of superior patriotism.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10

DIED.
COUES.-On the sth of April, 1870, of meningitis,
CHARLES PAGE, aged years | month and q days,
third son of Jeannie Augusta and Dr. Elliott Coues,
u, =. A,
Funeral from 1919 X stroet,at p. m to-day tThurs-
day.
HODGES.-On Wednesday morning. April o. 1870,
NETTIK, wife of William II. Hodges, and daughter OF
tho late Lewis Wright esq.
Funeral at Q O'Clock on Friday, from st, Mark $
Church. Third and a streets southeast Friends Of
the family are invited without further notice.
Jersey city papers please copyl ~
YOUNG.-On the morning OF April 8, 1879. after n
short Illness, ELIZA w. NOuNG, widow of the late
John NJ. Young In the slxty-eghth year Of her age.
Funeral on Thursday afternoon, the tenth Inst, At
three o'clock from her late residence, No 3j5 Mis-
sourl avenue northwest Friends and acquaintanceB
respectfully invited to attend
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10
BOARDING.

STRANGERS IN THE CITY OR OTHER PER-
- sons Wishing first class accommodations will lind
handsome Rooms, with board, at S3 Vermont avenue,
opposite Arlington Hotel. Reduced rates 10 parties
making permanent arrangements. mara4t
1TS PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE MORT Ii
+ " west.-First. class Board, witt large, airy
Rooms from 50 10 SiO per week; iransieAt $3.50 per
day baths and gas. MRS. o. q. HOWARD.
No connection tOHh the HoiUdTd House
jeS ly
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10

Crowded houses are the rule at tie Comique,
The cueuanment is as good as any ever given IN
this city,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10

THOSE who are in such hot haste to set
Senator CARPENTER down Gs n free lance in
politics may as well wait until he develops
himself on political questions. The New
Hampshire Senatorial question wears no po-
litcal significance. 1t is purely question
Of constitutional jurisdiction and right, and
one over which lawyers disagree very easily
under their differences in mental organiza-
tiOn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10

HERE it comes again " Republican gains
ain New Jerseyw When will this thing
stop? And the Conlederacy is at hand at
the National Capital to take charge of
things !! This is an insult to the patriotism
and craftsmanship of the Confederate-B Bour-
bon Copperhead-D Democracy. 1t
is really mot too bad.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10

THE entire country has been in a broad
grin lately over Wiper BLACKBURN's allu-
sion to Secretary EvARTs as an intimida-
tor. 1t exhibited lamentable ignorance
on Mr.. BLAcKBURN's part of Mr.. EvARTs'
prominent characteristic. If the Democrats
are never intimidated until lie does it, they
well, they will not know when it is done.
diplomatic.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10

MILDHFss cOnQuers, ana hence u Is that the gem
lie vet positive, influence Of Dr. Bulls Baby syrup
oyciColnCs 50 quickly the disorders OF bNDyhood'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10
NURSERIES OF DISEASE.
Sanitary lmperfectiOns of Our Pub
lie Buildings.
Health Omcer Townshcnd's Report-FOul
and Unventilated Condition of the Treas
ury-Tho Air They Breathe In the
Bureau of Engraving ana
Printing Tho Govern
mcnt Printing Office.
Insanitary Condition of Government Build


ings.
The following report ON the sanitary condi-
tion of some of our public buildings was sub
mitted to the Commissioners of the District of
Columbia yesterday by Health Officer Town
shend. The subject is one which comes home
to many in our community, and it will be read
with intercsL:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10
PROPOSALS.
CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE,PROOF BUILDING
~ FOR NATIONAL MUSEUM.

~ FOR NATIONAL MUSEUM,
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION,
Office of the Secretary
WASHINGTON, ID, G., March ~, ls7O
Separate proposals. will be received at this Office un.
I'll II IN. ON the l0n day of April, 1879, for furnishing
and delivering the concrete stone, rubble stone
bricks cement, lime, and sand and also for eXCavat
ing and grading, for all labor In laying concrete
foundations for nll labor In building foundations aud
cellar walls ofrubDe stone and or all labor In laying
bricks
The plans OF the building may be seen, specifca-
tions al necessary Information, and blank forms Of
proposals may be obtained ut the Office Of Cluss IL
Schulze, architects, CoTCoran building.
Tho proposals In the prescribed form will be adj
dressed SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION,
OniCe of the Secretary,
mh20- Washington, d. q.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10
MIRRIED.

In this city on the sth inst. by Rev, Dr. J, = Ran.
kin, n. q. STANwoOD, NJ d., of Waterbury, Conn. to
FnAN ANCEs ID. BowKEf,, of Brunswick Me.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-10

Largest legitimate morning circlt-
ldtiOn IN the District.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-07-30

f. Morton Smith is now at work on
the Denver, Colorado, Tribune.
At McIndoes, Wednesday, A. S. Moore
was thrown from his carriage and serious
ly injured.
At Eden, the other day,a twenty months
old daughter of Louis Robinson fell into a
millpond and was dro wned.
The yellow fever makes no marked
progress in the South, but New Orleans
people are frightened at death there.
A car load of sheep belonging to man
named Martin of Richford, Vt. was burn
ed on the way from Springfield, Mass, 10
Hartford, Ct, on Friday.
1t is reported that it would take $3.50
more to-day to furnish the iron for the
Brattleboro narrow gauge railroad than it
cost at the time the contract was made.
Moderate draughts of tea may produce
an agreeable exhilaration of mind and
body with no noticeable reaction; but the
effects of its excessive use are declared by
doctors to be palpitation of the heart.
Rev. Elon Foster of Middletown, Conn,
author of tho Cyclop@dias of Illustration,
received the honorary degree of Doctor OF
Divinity from the Upper Iowa university
at Its late commencement. DR.. Foster is
a native of this state and was pastor of the
M. E. church in Williston in 1873.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-07-30

The reported robbery of the National
Bank of Conneautsville, Pa. in September,
1875, will be recalled by most of our read
ers. Cashier Williams was found gagged
and bound, and on being released stated
that he had been compelled by the threat
of death to give the combination Of the
vault and safe to II gang of burglars, who
thereupon robbed the bank of large
amount of securities. The aiflir caused Il
great sensation and many disbelieved the
cashiers story, among them the bank off
GERS. One of the gang Of robbers, in al
tempting to negotiate the securities, has
been arrested, and gives the details of the
robbery, which are startling. He asserts
the robbery was committed with the cash.
icr's connivance, and that after u pleasant
social time spent in smoking and drinking
in the bank ON the night of the robbery,
they leisurely went to work and secured
what they wanted. The cashier WAS then
bound and gagged, but not so us to ser-
ously trouble him, and the gang made of
with their booty, which was to be divided
with the cashier. Several prominent
business men beside the cashier are also
said to be implicated, and the story, if true,
reveals one of the most disgraceful CON
spiraces among men of high standing and
good repute ever known.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-07-30

The sixty-third anniversary of the Amer
lean Bible Society was held May g.. VIM.
Allen, Lii. d., presided. The president
spoke briefly of the work of the society,and
of the extended circulation of various
TRANSACTIONS Of the Bible during the year
Interesting addresses were made by Rev.
Geo F. Ilerrick, of Constantinople; Rev.
II. II. Jessup, d. d.. Rev. Moses D.TIoge;
d. D., Of Richmond, Va. and Rev. j. H.
Ballagh, of Japan. The report presented
many facts of interest. 1t says:
The receipts for the year were 1852, 274-
'G6-$203,460 50 for books, $112,205 "A
from legacics, $4,000 81 from donations
and other sources. The total receipts ex-
coed those of the previous year by S15,-
800 G..
Transitions and ReciSionS.-The year
is signalized by the completion of trans
ation of the whole Bible into Turkish, and
It's publication in both the Arabic and Ar
minian characters, making it accessible
to the millions who use the Turkish Ian
guage. Considerable progress has been
made in Japan in translating the New Tes-
lament In China the revision of the Bridg-
man and Cubertson Bible, and of the
Gospels in the Canton and Shanghai Col
loquias, is in progress. A revised edition
of the Zulu New Testament has been print
ell. Parts of tie Old Testament in Mpon-
give, and the book of Acts in Muskokee,
are now in press Six books of the Old
Testament in Dakota are also in press,
which completes the Bible in Il language
spoken by fifty thousand Indians. Edi-
lions of the four Gospels in Arabic and of
the Gospel of Matthew in German and in
Italian, the two Epistles of Peter in Portu-
guese, and the four Gospels, Ecolesiastes,
Song of Solomon, Daniel and the Minor
Prophets, in Mpongwe, have been printed.
Copies issued at home, 949,Sl abroad,
238,0iO. Total, 1,lS1S54.
The issues of the Society during sixty
three years amount to 360j2, 1863 copies.
One hundred and seventeen colporteurs
have been employed by the society.
Through the various agencies 4i5,034 fam
lilies have been visited, and 52,S62 destitute
families have been supplied with the Scrip
lures. In addition 27,029 individuals and
703 Sabbath schools have been supplied,
and $50 Bibles for the blind have been
issued. making an aggregate of these lat
ter of H., 592 volumes in thirty-seven
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-07-30

ATTEMPTED WIFE MURDER.-Friday
afternoon, John Sadler, who has been
insane for year Or more, but who was
not considered dangerous, persuaded his
wife to accompany him into Il potato field
near his residence on Starksboro Hill,
commonly called "New Ireland" On
arriving there he seized an axe and struck
her three blows on the head with the
blade, one on the left side just above the
ear, one on the right side about two AMI
half inches above the temple, and one on
the left in about the same locality rs on
the right, with the back of the axe. The
woman managed to get away from her
husband and into the house, where she
remained until her son and daughter
arrived from attending II funeral. they
Immediately sent for Dr. Dean of Bristol,
who was soon on hand and dressed the
wounds, which he pronounced serious but
not fatal, provided she has proper atten-
ton. Mr.. Sadler has heretofore been held
in high esteem, but about Il year ago he
caught very hard cold and, as report has
it. it settled in his head, and he was quite
crazy until about four months ago when be
became very docile and would not speak
unless spoken to. They have kept very
close watch of him, but on Friday his son
and daughter went to a funeral and he
took advantage of their absence and
attempted to take his wifc's life Us above
narrated. He will probably be sent to the
Brattleboro insane asylum.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-07-30

Il is reported that Judge Ross has
transferred all the cases in the Portland
and Ogdcnsburgh railroad litiagtion hith-
erto brought before him to Judge Powers,
and very wise thing for him TO do. He
Is or has been too closely connected with
the road rs a stakeholder and officer to
avoid scandal in attempting to adjudicato
between the parties to the suits.-Wood-
stock Standard.
THE BosToN WALKING MATCH.-The
10 hour go-as-you-please match under the
auspices ofO'Leary was finished Saturday
night. Craft of Little Falls, n. Y, won
the first prize, $3.50, covering 27l miles
and 6 laps; Hichborne (colored) of Boston
the second, $3.50. covering 263 miles and
10 laps; Campana of Connecticut. third
prize, 800. covering 262 miles and s laps:
LacOuse of Massachusetts, fourth prize,
$50 covering 2jG miles and G laps. The
estimated attendance during the walk was
$1,000.
Fortune does not smile upon any of the
Tweed gang. Florence NJ. Todd, the wife
Of Il New. York policeman, who recently APP
peared in,oourt at Poughkeepsie and asked
to be relieved from court expenses in the
case of her sister, wife of Tom Fields of
Iammany ring notoriety, who is now in
the insane asylum said "Mr. Fields is
in St. Andrews, Canada, about sixty-five
miles from Montreal; he is broken down
man; he is about fifty-four years, but he
looks as old rs a man Of seventy; his hair
is as white rs snow; he once weighed
three hundred pounds, but now he is thin
and has very old look"
REMARKABLE FREAK OF A WIIRLwIND.
During the high wind which prevailed
yesterday morning j. Norman Cutter
started out with II half-gallon of whiskey
to take to his sick mother. He was found
some hours afterward lying behind fence
on the hill in an inarticulate condition.
Later in the day he recovered sufficiently
10 explain the catastrophe. He said that
he stepped around II corner to fix the cork
in the jug and while he was taking the
measure of the oriiice of the jug tre
mendous wind came down on him. 1t
sucked the liquor clean out of the jug,
blew it down his throat and turned the
Jug inside out He could remember moth
ing more of the occurrance.-Reno (Nec)
GaSette.
There is one way for the south to pre-
vent the fresh exodus of negroes which is
threatened this fall, and only one. Let
the bulldozing stop short now, and let the
negroes vote as they please in the coming
elections. The ablest democratic news
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-07-30
Temperance Camp Meeting at Mortified.


Arrangements are nearly completed for
the grand temperance camp meeting to be
held at Mortified August 10Th, goth and
2lst. All the railroads in the state will
undoubtedly give half fare and to parties
of ten or more great reduction from the
more remote points will be made by the
Central Vermont and Montpelier and
Wells River railroad.
The prominent speakers thus far secured
are Mrs. j. X. Barney, Providence, r. l.. !;
Rev. j. o. Knowles. Springfield, Mass. !;
Rev. G. G. Frost, of Connecticut; Miss
Frances Willard, president national, w.
c. I. u; ex-Lieut. Gov. Geo. N. Dale
Island Pond, VT, and it Is expected that
Gov. Matt Head of New Hampshire will
be present. Other speakers equally prom
inent we are in correspondence with.
These are to be the principal speakers but
a large number of short speeches will be
made each day by speakers of our own
state. The plan of the meeting is three
principal speeches each day. morning,
afternoon and evening, supplemented by
prayer meetings and experience meetings
each day, and on the morning of August
2lst temperance love feast TO continue
two hours. Excellent singing and instru-
mental music will be had, this department
being under the charge of Rev. j. r.
Bartlett of Williamstown.
The shade of the grounds is almost
perfect. The grounds are enclosed by
high and tight board fence shutting out
wind and marauders, and are supplied
with excellent running water brought
within the enclosure. Several board tents
to be covered by cloth are at the disposal
Of the management to those desiring.
There is also room for new tents to be
pitched.
The grounds have also seats with backs
to them, enough to seat thousands. The
cars will stop at the grounds making them
easy of access by rail, or if preferred
passengers can come to the depot and be
carried in teams for slight fee to the
grounds. The grounds are opened free,
there being no tariff for teams. Straw for
tent companies can be had at low rates
near the grounds. Board and lodging
can be had in the village at rates not to
exceed Il dollar day and meals at the
restaurant near the enclosure at rates to
suit the times. The grounds are well
appointed, the arrangements we hope in
all respects will we satisfactory and there
can be no question but the array of speak
ing talent exceeds anything ever announce
ed in Vermont at any temperance or other
gathering. The aid of all friends of
religion and temperance, especially lodges.
reform clubs, and pastors of churches are
invoked TO circulate this notice and pro-
mote by prayer and appeal this initial
temperance camp meeting of Vermont.
All communications concerning the
business of the meeting to be made to
Frank Plumley, G. w. S., Mortified, Vt.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-07-30

A lady who had had much experience in
teaCh hing both boys and girls, speaking of
the extraordinary obtuseness of certain
pupil, said: :" In "A physiology class, this
young lady of fifteen inquired, with Ian
guild surprise, Is there not straight
passage through the head from one ear to
the otherP-a somewhat natural ,conclu-
SION" the teacher commented drvly, "if
she had ever watched the processes of her
own mind" Which would you prefer
teachiqg," asked II visitor" boys or
girls?" Boys, infinitely" was the
prompt reply. " No boy, for instance,
would ever have asked such question as
that He would long before have investi-
gated the subject with II lead pencil. Not
probably, in his own ears,1 she added,
meditatvely, but in his younger broth
er's. "-.ScrjJncr for July.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-07-30

A CAUTION TO FARMERS. Farmers in
this vicinity should be on their guard
against Il willy gang of sharpers who are
going about " seeking whom they may
devour." They have thus far been oper-
ating south of us, but will probably visit
these parts in due time. The swinde
which they are engaged in penetrating is
briefly described rs follows: A pretended
agent of the cooperative fertilizer compa.
ny induces some well-to-do tiler of the
soil to take an agency for the town or
county in which he resides, and in pay
ment of the valuable position he is Undue
ed TO give note for $3.50, payable to his
own order, which, however, the maker is
assured is of no value until endorsed by
him, and that such endorsement will not
be requested unless the fertilizer proves
perfectly satisfactory. Then the reverse
side of the note is presented, and. the
unsuspecting farmer is prevailed upon to
sign his name to Il printed statement that
he is " orth Il certain amount of personal
and real property, and that the said note
is in full payment of every demand
between himself and the fertilizer COM
pany, and further that it is given for goods
purchased of said company. As the pre-
tended agent has made arrangements
with the farmer to ship the latter Il guam
tty of the fertilizer, the signature is easily
secured, and then the peculiarly endorsed
note is negotiated at the first favorable
opportunity. -Eree Press.