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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

county will tell you to-day many a wild tale OF
horror OF those days, when neighbor was fighting
against neghbor
While do not know q more law abiding people
than the Quakers of Loudoun, yet would not
want to insure the peace and quiet of Ulysses S.
Grant himself. even II he should stand under the
shadows of the meeting house nj Waterford and
say that there was 10 loyal men In Loudoun Coun-
ty during the late war. | could give you the names
of Union men in LOudoun whose loyalty was ~
severely tested as that of any Union general of the
latcwar.
Every one of the Loudoun claimants who has
received any compensation from the Government
mas been obliged to prove the most unfaltering
ndcIty 70 the Union cause. While IL Is possible
that occasionally claim may have been paid on
ialse testimony yet -it should be borne In mind
that the men who have passed these claims have
been men whose Repuhlicanism is beyond dispute
ana whose rulings have been 80 rigid as TO cut of
nine euths of the amounts claimed
When the true history Of the period of war and
reconstruction Is written, II will, in my Judgment
record that the Southern Union men suffered more
than any class of people, North or South and thai
after the triumph of the Union armies they re-
ccivod fewer rccogntlOns and fAvors.
Inc majority of the people of Loudoun were, o.
course bitterly rchcllious All the more honor, there
lore, should be awarded to the loyal minority. Car
the government which gives Office TO LOngstree
and MoSby afford to reject the claims Of men who
fought for the Union at the polls and in tn,
saddle, for property actually taken and used b!
lawful military authorlty,Nnd which has remained
unpaid for fifteen years? Very. respectfully, &c.
4 CONNECTICUT SOLDIER.
WASHINGTON, ID. c. Feb, Z, 1870
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08
The Loudoun county (va.) Claimants

To me EdH0r OF The National Republican:
SIR; You are certainly msinformed concerning
the loyal claims from LOudOun County, Va. The
undersigned has had the best opportunity for in
formation on that subieot-tlrst, by his service in
the Union army during the entire war, and, second
by an extensive acquaintance with the people of
Loudoun County since the war. In the first place
1t Is a matter Of record that 700 votes We're cast
against secession In Loudoun County amid the in
tcuse excitement that prevailed In May, 1861,
probably more than in all the rest Of Virginia COM
blued.
In the next place, the records Of the War Depart
ment show that the loyalists of LOudoun raised Il
company Of cavalry, called the Lpudoun Rangers,
which furnished ~ own horses aud did elective
service for the Union cause also that hundreds of
young men went across the lines and enlisted in
the Union regiments from Maryland and other
States and served the United States army as guides
and scouts. This was especially true of the Quakers,
who owned no slaves, and were In the majority In
some sections Of Lnuduuu. Their young men en-
tered the Union army Notwithstanding their pacific
creed. Their property was taken remOrselessly,
alike by friend and tuei their families were obliged
10 flee across the Potomac In the light of their burn
ing stacks aud buildings and the people of that
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08
ColOrcd Migration.

To The Editor ofthe National Republican:
SIR: read with much care and attention
the article in your issue of this date headed
"Colored Migration" signed by n number of
intelligent colored citizens / would respect.
fully suggest to my friends, the signcrs of the
article referred to, to ponder well before they
take their stand in favor of class legislation.
If it be advisable to ask for special class legis-
lation in their favor, is it not likely that at
distant day class legislation of this kind may
be urged to their dotriment without their ask
ing? If we are anything in this country we are
American citizens, and as such must accept
the situation and fight for our rights within
the realm of citizenship. The political out
RACES which our friends South have been sub.
jected to finds no apologist in me; but is it
manly to throw up our hands in despair and
asked to be placed in a position where a bound
airy line would simply separate us from slow
process of determination? The cloud is heavy,
but let us, in the light of our magnificent school
system in this and other places the remark
able progress made by us rs u race in so short a
period in other equally important matters of
material interest, keep up our courage, and IL
we have nothing else to leave as
heritage let our manhood be maintained
for an example in future generations. Let
us COntenu unuer tne law anu nOb OulSlue Oh III
for our rights. No class of citizens ever profit
ed by the desertion of principle. The Irish
suffered by Knownothingism to rise more
powerful than ever, and the man to-day is q
rarity who admits of his connection with that
at one time powerful political organization. If
our friends failed to send this year from the
South their choice for Congress by the manip-
uations of the ballot-box, is that sufficient
reason for seeking an asylum in one corner of
this great country? Have our friends for
gotten that under the homestead law that pub
lie lands are open to all and that its provisions
make no distinction on account of color?
| The progress made by us as q people in aC-
quiring and imparting education in many 10.
calities under State laws favoring popular edu-
cation is another strong reason why we should
turn our face against the proposed emigration
scheme.
can see no other reason than that of dis
tance in favor of the proposed scheme than
those previously advanced in support of emf
grafton. am, with respect,
HENRY JOHNSON,
FEBRUARY 6, 1879. AZ NJ street N. w.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08
CoLoRED EMIGRATION.

The Norfolk (Va.) Day Book, in discussing
the question of cOlored emigration from the
Southern States to other and more congenial
sections of the country, seems to take n
very sensible view of the matter 1t laughs
at the crocodile tears shed by the Bourbons
over the thought of the freedman being torn
from his long-loved home, filed with com
fort, if not with luxury, and from the graves
of his ancestry, and says;
We have always contended that the colored
race was the best peas mt population any coun-
try or section ever had, aud that proper treat
ment and education would vastly improve
them, to the no small disgust of the Democrats /;
but they are now trying to steal our thunder,
and finding that the proposition OF migrating
the cOlored population to a Territory of their
own and give them hOmesteads or free farms is
so popular with them, the Democrats don't
want them 10 go.
We advise every one of the cOlored people to
go-every one Of them that desires to do so it
will prove the best thing for them to do in
our opinion, both for themselves and for the
whites of the South. If the same facilities are
afforded them that are given tho white people
who are building up State after State in the
great West and welding thereby such immense
political influence in the destinies Of this great
nation, why shouldn't they likewise go and laval
themselves of their immense labor.pOwer lol
| their own advancement and their own good
Their old masters would have carried them
there aud made them work rs slaves for then
could they have carried their point of extend
| ing the area Of slavery before the war Why
then, should they not bring the same labor
| power to bear directly in their own behalf
now that they are free to do these things loi
themselves, particularly If the Government
helps forward their efforts?
As direct beneficial measure for the colored
people as well as for the whites we look upon
it as the best we have seen advanced since the
! war, and ii has many friends here, both among
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08
ANUS EN- ENTS.
National Theatre-Colville Buriesque Troupe
=" Cinderella Mile. Roseau's benefit
" Rabes in the WOod.p

National lTheatre-Colville Buriesque Troupe
-" Cinderella Mile. Roseaus Benefit
"Babes in the Wood"
Mile, Eme Roseau, whose handsome presence and
fine singing have made for her so many friends
among Washington people will be the recipient
this evening Of a complimentary benefit rendered
her by nearly 200 prominent gentlemen. Senators
and Representatives the shining lights of the news,
paper armament, aud many of "the solid
men of our town" united with cordial
al0crity in Offering this evidence of APP
probation of Mile RJSeaus talents aud comeliness
e Cinderella the latest and sprightliest addition
to the repertoire of the ColYillcs viii be performed
The occasion will also be notable the last appear
ance of the COville troupe in this city. Babes in
the Wood" will be gvon ut the matinee this after
noon. The career of this excellent combination of
musical and dramatic performers at the National
has been of exceptional success While com
mendations of the abilities and talents
Of It's various members have been uni
yerS0l and even clamorous in their
bestOwal, they have not been unmiXed with praise
of the efficient chcf dOrchestr6 Of the troupe Mr.
William Wlhers. To hie endeavors generally, the
skill aud taste of his offices, the value and extent
of his experience as maestro aud compiler are due
in great part the present efficiency Of the troupe
and the variety and richness oft repertoire, We con-
gatulate the COyilles upon their possession of such
u chct, and wish him and them bon rOylge
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

IT may be us well to remember, in con-
nection with the late convention of super
intendents of education, that much therein
said must be taken in Pickwicliian sense.
Not one of the Gulf States had even an
apology fora public school system until after
the war In none Oft those States was public
school system inaugurated except when
so inaugurated by the Republican party
and in nearly every instance it was prac-
tically abolished or rendered utterly useless
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

JUDGE CAMPBELL's testimony before the
TELLER Committee regarding the South
Carolina election frauds is simply man'
swerable. AS Democrat, pronounced and
uncompromising, all that he said can safely
be accepted as being unprejudiced by any
consideration for the Republicans or desire
to bolster up their cause His testimony il
only less important MS Democratic expos
ure of Democratic frauds than SMITH
WEEDS or Colonel PELToN's because it re-
lates to less important matter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

TO THE SOLDIERS FRIENDS.
When good men in their manhood rise
TO right grevious wrong
And squelch "approximate1" lies,
The deed should live hi song.
What care we by what party name
They're classd for party ends?
We call them sayiours Ito the shame
OF anu-soldier " friends"
The peoples House and Senate, grave,
gracious act have done;
And all who raised their voice to save
Our lasting love have won;
But all alone, cajoled, abused.
By croakers, great and small,
Our glorious President refused
The veto's dismal pail
This decd of fjustlce fills the land
With blessings aud good will
For one who dared with soldiers haud,
To sign the soldiers bill.
The widow wecps her tears Joy
At dawn of brighter days,
And tells her crippled gray-haired boy
To bless the name Of lIayesl
Look Union soldiers, on your foes
Not those that wore the gray
Who mock the starving widows woes,
While drawing home-guard pay.
When mcrcy's angel bless'd the men
Who've won our grateful praise
She kissd the hand that held the pen
That wrote the name of "Hayesh
G.. A. r.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

THE Cameronian grip in Pennsylvania is
as firm as ever. One reason for this is that
the Cameron managers invariably make
good selections of appointees to Federal of
fees in that State. The latest illustration
oi this fact may be found in the nomina-
ton Of Governor HARTRANTT yesterday tc
be postmaster at Philadelphia, nomina'
tion that reflects credit upon those who
recommended it, and the President who
made it. Governor HARTRANFT signitieC
his willingness to accept it before it was
sent to the Senate.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

the whites and blacks, for MS long rs they re-
main in the South as "hewers of wood and
drawers of water" the whites will not work,
having been educated in the idea that labor is
degrading and should only be performed by
slaves or negroes; and as n consequence the
negro labor has to support the white ideness
and the fruits of that labor, thus divided
keeps the black toilers in poverty and un-
thrift. Removed from among the whites, the
lazy ones of the latter would have to go tC
work or starve and rot out and then labor in
the South would become exalted, while the
whites who work would have n chance like.
wise to reap the rewards of their toll.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08
NOT MuCH OF A PARTY.

Is II really possible that CoNKLISGs strug-
gle TO keep brace of his own petty wire-pull-
ers in office had power TO cleave the great Re-
publican party in twain2 If so 1t is not so
much of party after all-PhtsJug Dispatch.
We do not regard Senator CoNKLING's
struggle over the New York appointments
so much q contest for men as for principle
and right. The removal of ARTHUR and
CORNELL was an intended Oilcnse TO Sena-
tor CONKLING and the Republican party of
New York, which stands substantially in
solid ranks Mt his back, No doubt the re-
moval of his friends from position in an Of
fensiye manner and without just cause con-
tributed largely to his triumphant return
to the Senate, for the attitude of the Presi-
dent toward Senator CoNKLING and his
friends has found very little sympathy with
the Republican party of the State of New
York Not that the two men in question
were per Sc Of great consequence; but the
fact that the President should violate one
of the most sacred rules of his Administers
ton, that Of civil service, to get in a venom
GUS blow upon the feelings Of Senator CoNK-
LING and his friends did weigh much with
the Republican sentiment of his State,
as was apparent when they vindicated him
in a triumph such as no other statesman
has enjoyed in the Empire State since the
foundation of the Government. The men
and the offices in question are mere atoms
The spirit that has been manifested by this
Administration toward Senator CoNKLING
aud his friends is what has aroused feel
ing of resentment throughout the Republi-
can party Of his Siatei and the persistent and
offensive manner in which this policy Of
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

AN organ of the Georgia Democracy has
good deal to say about frauds" at long
range. 1t is curious to observe its silence
touching the MURPHY ring" The poor
bird fancies itself secure by hiding its head
beneath its own wing, but people are look
ing on all the same
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

THE army appropriation bin is assuming
wonderful proportions. 1t is becoming n
mere omnibus for all sorts of schemes that
have been incubating during the present
session of Congress and which have no hope
of success unless by becoming part of this
appropriation measure. 1t will soon become
q combination of inconsistencies and alb
surdites which will bring disaster unless
they are Topped off.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

No OTHER literary man that has lived ever
Inspired so much literature or occasioned so
many books.
So writes Mr., NJ. D. CONWAY of SHAKES
PEARE, on the occasion of the recent burn
Ing ofthe Birmingham library. For studied
redundancy the sentence is worthy a pre-
mium
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

WITH General ARTHUR and all of the
New York stalwarts opposed to it, and
MuRAT HALsTEAD in favor of Secretary
SHERNfANs nomination in $780, the scales
do not seem to be very evenly balanced. In
1872 for example, HALsTEAD doomed for
GREELEY, and the New Workers referred to
doomed for GRANT. The world knows the
result; GREELEY died aud GRANT was
elected
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08
A KnightIy Suggestion.

TO The Editor Of the National Republican;
SIR The Forty-tilth Congress would, but prob
rby won't, earnits countrys gratitude by prompt
ly enacting-
ing than the wall OF China.
2. law eliminating from future presidential
elections; the quadrennially recurring possibility
of civil war
3. The necessary appropriations.
4. Adjournment without day.
Yours respectfully g. H. KNIGHT.
CINCINNATI, February 4, 1879.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

In their anxiety to defeat ZACH CHAND-
LER the Opposition have brought out Gen
eral BAGLEY and Representative CoNGER
as candidates for Senator to succeed Mr..
CHRIsTIANCY. But BAGLEY stands no
show, and CoSGER cannot be spared from
the House. Besides "old ZAcH's" " the man,
and that settles il!
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

CoPARCENER MARBLE proves to be an
other stalwart TMDEN witness. He "thinks"
q great deal, and contradicts great deal
more; but admits the gravamen of the
charge against the Democratic conspirators
in Florida. He says the translation OF his
ciphers by the Tribune was simply rub
" bish," and then goes on to admit that they
were in the main CORRECTLY deciphered.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

THE Memphis Appeal calls General
BRAGG the "Western popiniNy," the "crack-
"brained slauderer," the retailer of stlle
falsehoods," the "irate and slanderous
democrat of Wisconsin," And yet BRAGG
ls not happy!
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

SENATOR BEN HILL, of Georgia, says there
is bad imitation of the TWEED ring in his
State; a bad imitation, wanting the brains
and power of its prototype, but not lacking
any Of its essential villainies
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

Miss Hauk in the title role. Lucia di Lammer-
moor" will be performed ON Thursday, with Nine;
Gerster as Lucia. On Friday LA Nozzi di FigaroP
Nine. Roze as susanna, and at the Saturday matt
Ample arraneements have been made with the
railroad companies for theaccommodatlon OF those
OF our citizens who may desire to attend. Full par
tculars will be given hereafter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

when the Democrats regained power Out
side the larger cities, where schools are
maintained by municipal authority, there is
not common school in the Solid South
worthy of the name
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

IT is our EPPA HUNTON-we of the Dis
trict borrow him from Alexandria on occa-
sion-who is managing the TLDEN vindi-
cation over in New York. And what vim
dicaton it is, TO be sure. The remark OF
the Irishman, who had been the victim of
the characteristic attentions of skunk, is
as nothing compared with TILDEN's luck in
this affair.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

We find tho Republican press ofthe country takes
the view that we have eXpressed-that no further
conflicts should be developed between Senators and
the Administration. The party does not wish
divisions to be created UNNECESSARILY, and there is
no good reason why conflicts should be developed
AS much us possible harmony should be cultivated.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

BEFORE the Forty-seventh Congress as
sembles Lieutenant-Governor HULL of
Florida, will, in all human probability, take
mp his abode among the convicts of the AL
bany penitentiary. This little incident
may have some unfavorabe influence upon
his contest with Mr.. BIsBEE for seat in
the House in that body.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

THDEN is a grateful man to his friends
He put number of them in ION the ground
floor" with the elevated railway scheme,
one of the best paying institutions in New
York. In due course of time he will he the
more or less direct cause Of putting some of
them into another good paying institution
In that State-which, it is Sing Sing
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08
Give Him a Furrin' Mishum.


II never want TO see q Dimekrat electid from a
State like Wisconsin. They amt half baked. Wat
Bragg shuld hev done wuz to vote for that elaine,
and take defect when lie came up for re.eeck-
shun. like q man, trustn' the next Dimekratic
President, wich will be under Southern controe
to give him furrn "mlshun."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

AND now comes the post "a paper printed
in this city and wants Congress to fix q
limit for the existence of the TELLER
Committee" This is not unnatural, but
the simplicity of the confession is refresh-
in0
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

BEN HILL has plenty of elbow room on
his anti-Southern claims platform. The
Democratic brethren are not inclined to
crowd him off of it, and it is safe to say
that he will soon become so lonesome up
there that he will step off of his own ac-
cord
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

THE Democrats are all booming for
GRANT some Of them because they are
honest in the belief that he would give us
better administration in third term than
he did in either his first or second, and
Others because they foadly hope he can be
easily beaten. The boom of this latter
class will prove to be boomerang.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

IT is undoubtedly discreet on the part of
the Baltimore Gdzette to select q woman as
the object of its petty hate and worse breed
ing. Then again it affords il an admirable
opportunity to reveal Its true instincts OF
manly courage to attempt to cast ridicule
upon n defenseless female, knowing that her
physical forces afford it immunity. 1t is
the accepted opinion with the majority ol
mankind that the man who assails woman
under any pretext is an innate poltroon
However, it did not require this instance tC
establish for it that characteristic, added tC
that of being vulgar blackguard.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08
The Mapleson Opera Company ut the BaItl-
more Academy of Music.

The famous combinations of operaic artists under
the management Of Colonel J, H. Mapleson, and
known as Her MoJestys Opera Company, will give
four grand performances at the Academy Of Music,
Baltimore Nd, commencing Wednesday evening,
February 10, in Blzets opera OF Carmen" with
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

THE late city of Memphis was among the
very first in the South to return to Demo
cratic rule. It's whole municipal machinery
was subordinated to party interests. Offices
were created at comfortable salaries for the
accommodation of the needy. Large sums
were appropriated ostensibly to fire COM
panies, but really for the better organiza-
tion of Democratic clubs under that name
The party" run everything This drain
finally reached the bottom, when bonds
were issued dd Hbitum and sold for what
they would bring. Taxes were piled upon
taxes, and in time the entire property OF
its citizens became mortgaged to its unsus.
pecting creditors. And now, true to its
Democratic instincts, it pays off this in
debtedness by surrendering its charter and
repudiating its obligations. 1t is the second
instance Of downright reputation by an
American political community. The other
occurred years ago in Mississippi, Both
were Democratic economy"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-08

How grateful old man TrLDEN ought to
be to the Republican party! 1t is solidly
in favor of his denomination by the Demo-
Gratis in 1890