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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09
THE USE OF TROOPS AT THE POLLS.


The Democrats are averse to having
troops available in case of disturbance at
our elections, for the reason, as they aver,
that the bayonet-rule-as they are pleased
to term It's an invasion Of the rights of
citizenship, and dangerous to the liberties
of the people. If this was the real reason
of their hostility to the use of the army at
the polls, it might be entitled to respect
but evidently it is not. The chief motive
of opposition arises from the fact that the
Democratic party have been interfering
with, and crushing out, the rights of the
and State militia, and their only fear is the
army. If United States troops can be kept
from the voting precincts, then their plans
for wrong-doing are not liable to be inter-
rupted, and they can have "lree ballots"
and "honcst counts all their own way and
in their own interest, under the protection
Of rifle clubs, without interference or mo-
lcstation from the military arm of the Gov
erument. IT is for this reason that the
Democrats have an aversion now that bor-
ders upon horror of the use of the troops at
the polls
We recolect an instance here ut the Ma
tional Capital, when JAMES BUCHANAN, q
Democratic President, called upon the Navy
for aid TO suppress an election not, and ITO
marines, under command of Major TYLER
and Captain MADDOX, were called out TO
preserve the public peace. 1t was at the
municipal election on the 1st of June, 1851,
The Plug Uglies of Baltimore, who were
the Democratic "bull.dozers of that era,
invaded the city in force and attempted to
take possession Of the polls at or near the
Northern Liberty market, on Seventh
street. They were armed with a piece OF
| artillery, reyolvers, &c, and made n stand
near the market place. Mayor MAGRUDER
called upon the President for assistance 10
| qucll the riot, and body of marines were
ordered TO the scene. The "Plug Ugles
and their Democratic allies opened fire
which the marines promptly returned Ten
or more citizens and others were killed dur
ing this melee. In the evening detach-
ment of flying artillery was brought from
| Fort MclIenry to assist in preserving the
peace. A Democratic newspaper, which
| figured then as the organ of the Admins
tration, took the ground now occupied by
the Democratic party, that there was no ne
cessity for calling ont the troops, and that
the calling out of the marines was planned
before hand" This was denied by the
National htoHigeacer, though it admitted
that the riot need not have occurred if tho
Mayor and Commissioners had compelled
the rioters TO withdraw when they brought
their cannon with them 10 the market, and
which it insisted could have been done
However, through the "bull-dozing'' of tho
Plug Uglies and their Democratic allies
in this city, they carried the election, and
since then the Democrats have cultivated {
feeling of unyielding hostility to the use o
troops to prevent outrages at our elections
At that time the Richmond Wing and South
the New York E,press, Mirror, and S,u', an,
the Philadelphia Ledger all INDUCED il
commendatory remarks relating to the &C
tion Of the public authorities.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09
[OFFICIAL.l
DY THE PRESIDENT or THE UNITED
STATES or IMERICI.


Whereas n convention between the United
States of America and His Majesty the En-
peror of Japan, revising certain portions Of
existing commercial treaties aud further ex.
tending commercial intercourse between the
United States and Japan, was concluded and
signed by their respective plenipotcntaries at
the city of Washington on the 25th day Of
July, in the year of our Lord 1875 the Eng.
lish text of which convention is, word for
word, as follows;
COnreaiion revising certain portions Of eriSliAg
commercial treaties and further extending com.
mcrcim intercourse JetCeen the Uitcd States
dRd Japah
The President of the United States of Amer.
lea, aud His Majesty the Emperor of Japan,
both animated with the desire Of maintaining
the good relations which have so happily sub.
sisted between their respective countries, and
wishing to strengthen, if possible, the bond Of
! friendship, and to extend and consolidate COM
mercial intercourse between the two countries
| by means of an additional convention, have for
| that purpose named as their respective plcni-
potentiares; that is to say, the President Of
| tho United States, William Maxwell Eyarts,
Secretary of State Of the United States, and
| His Majesty the Emperor Of Japan, Jushie
| Yoshida lIiyonar, of the Order of the Rising
Sun, and of the Third Class and His Majesty 3
! Envoy Extraordinary and Minister PleupOton-
tiary to the United States Of America who af.
ter reciprocal communication Of their full pow
ers found in good aud sdue form, have agreed
upon the following articles
ARTICLE ].
II is agreed by the high contracting parties
that the Tariff Convention, signed at Yedo
on the 25th day Of June, 1866, or the 18th OF
the fifth month Of tho second year Of Keio, by
the respective representatives of the United
States, Great Britain, France, and Holland on
the one hand aud Japan on the other, together
with the schedules Of tariff on imports and CX-
ports and the bonded warehouse regulations,
both OF which are attached to the said conyen'
ton shall hereby be annuled and become in
operative as between the United States aud
Japan under the condition expressed In Article
x of this present convention and all such pro-
visions Of the treaty OF 1858, or the lilth year
of Ausei, signed at Yedo, as appertain to the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

II Is curious fact that the sum and substance of
every Democratic declaration of principles since
position upon any given question. If the Rcpub-
icans declared for vigorous prosecution of the
war the Democrats declared for peace and called
the war failure. When the Republicans, under
the pressure of war necessities enacted in Congress
that the Government Treasury notes should be
legal tender Democratic leaders opposed 1t. And
thus on down through teach succeeding yoareyery
step taken by the Republicans TO reduce taxation,
to reduce expenses, to reduce tho public debt TO
reduce the rate of interest, to restore the currency
to q specie basis and every other great measure OF
national importance has met with more or less
Democratic opposition. For Republicans to affirm
was sufficient to secure guarantee of Democratic
denial.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09
All Compromise Impossible.

There must be no more compromising with trait
ors no more Cancellation of enemies and dCsertion
of friends no more abuse Of the administration of
General Guut, no more pGrfotlikc repetition of
Democratic fol de.rOl about "bayonct rule mill
tary dctation," SC, but stcRdflSt maintenance of
by civil process when that viii suffice but by mill
tary power when less stern measures are inopera-
tive. There is, there can be, no middle ground
here. He who is not willing TO insist upon the re-
tention on our statutes of the laws to preserve the
purity of elections and to call in the army TO sup
port them if need be, Is not Republican, but q
Democrat, and should make his bed with the Con-
fplcrnle brjgaders,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

II is one thing to cry mo army at the
polls" and quite another to resort to such
actions MS require military or police force
10 keep the peace and secure honest elec-
lions. The cry Of "No army at the polls
Is certainly commendable, and there is no
.rue American but what deprecates and
deeply regrets such necessity. The per-
inent question is why was an armed force
.aled to the polls-whose and what actions
called for such laws2 Certainly they We're
not nut upon the statute book Of Repub-
Tic for naught, aud it was by no accident
that they come to be there; free people
40 not attempt TO coerce their fellows,
neither are they thus careless, These laws
were not for coercion, but for protection,
They are defensive and not offensive meas
urcs, and they can only give oiense to the
traitors and bullies whose high-handed
measures called them lo.lh,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09
These Sensitive Assassins of the South.
Harrisburg Telegraph

Southern Democrats have holy horror Of United
States bayonots at election polls 10 insure the exer
else of impartial suffrage but at the snme time not
a man of all those who now howl against the ap-
pearance Of soldiers at the polls but what carries
longs TO n rifle club ready for action whenever Il
colored man is to be shot down like dog. These
Jealous of their rights when the Government pro
poses protect the rights OF others as against their
nssaults
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

representative of the people in the Ma
tional Councils He is mere slave, to do
the bidding of his masters and bow in hum
BILE submission to King Caucus. This is the
estate of n freeman in the South. In this
way are the traditions of slavery perpetu-
Rted under the flag of freedom
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09
THE TRADITIONS OF SLAVERY.

The Southern Congressman are being
called to account for disloyalty to the Lost
Cause in not voting for either RANDALL or
BLACKBURN in the late election Of Speaker.
Mr.. RICHARDSON, of South Carolina, voted
for S. S. Cox for Speaker, and the Sumter
JVafchmaa cites him TO give his reasons for
this recreancy in the following disciplinary
manner: "If Mr. RICHARDSON had voted
for RANDALL or BLACKBURN, we might
have differed from him in the matter of
" the wisdom of his choice, but we would
"haye respected his judgment aud applaud
" ed him for acting according to his honest
convictions but 1t looked like tritling
with the grave issues involved to throw
"away Il vote on Cox
The Charleston NeiUs and Courier comes
to the rescue of Mr. RICHARDSON in this
wise
We believe that the view taken by Mr..
RICHARDSON was that IL was unwisc and inn
polite to make Southern man the Speaker at
this time and that it was best to elect a North
ern man who would be rs capable MS Mr. RAN
DALI, aud not open to tho objections urged
against him, which We're that he Is n high
tariff man and did no. act generously on or
pauizing the committees Of the last Congress
/ MIR. Cox was regarded as well fitted for the
/ place OF Speaker and as one who agreed with
tho South on the tariff, aud WAS the only North.
crn Democrat who had advocated on the floor
I the admission Of Messys, OCoNNoR, RICHARD
soS, and TILLNAN in 1871 II was thought
/ that Coz would yet between twenty aud thirty
/ votes ON the first ballot and be elected ON the
second ballot
II Is evident thata Democratic member Of
Congress parts company with his own inde-
pendence and sense Of duty when he receives
the votes of the Bouibons and is elected as
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

SENATOR BELL, of New Hampshire, is a
Republican. The present Senate is Demo-
cratic. The result of this combination of
incongruous facts is an attempt to keep him
out OF his seat That is all there is in the
pending discussion in the Senate, except
that it shows a great difference between the
inclinotions and inspirations of the present
majority in that body and the forces which
controlled it before the 4th of March last.
The latter were too much in the habit of
yielding all contested points regarding seats
in that body to the minority. If they had
not been they would not be in the minority
now. The Democrats have evidently prof
tied by their experience.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

JOE BLACKBURN is the champion wiper.
He would, if lie could, wipe out of exist
ence all the results of the war, except those
which serve TO influence the Southern peo-
pie in returning Intense Southern men to
Congress
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09
Whether He is willing or Not.

The resolution adopted by a caucus in Washing.
ton few nights ago, not to pair with any one OF
the opposite political faith during the present ses
sion of Congress is said really TO have been adopted
as q measure of defense against Mrs" Oliver, who
is determined to pair with some man, whether he
is willing
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

STRANGE it is to say, yet it is fact be-
yond contradiction, that the desire to repeal
the election laws comes not from those
quarters where the fairest elections are
held and where the voice of the majority
is respected, but from those districts where
an unprincipled minority carries the day
and with unblushing face represents itself
as the majority
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

THE Democrats still claim all the credit
for repressing general legislation at this ex-
ira session, As usual, the claim is fraud
If it were not for the patriotic determine
ton of all the Republicans, combined with
the well-grounded fears of few conserva-
tive Democrats, the flood-gates would be
opened at once, and Congress would be del
uged with a perfect torrent of hall-matured
propositions eiGecting all the material busi-
ness interests Of the country. 1t is known
that nearly every new member of the ma
jority party has his pockets full of bills
ready for introduction at the earliest oppor-
tunty.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

THE Philadelphia Times is of opinion
that it will require more backbone on the
Presidents part to sign the army bill than
it will to veto it. Perhaps so. We shall
COO
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

AMONG other war measures Mr. BLACK
BURN would have wiped from the statute
book is, of course, the legal provision re cog
nizing the existence of Decoration Day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09
Already in Washington.

II is said the COnfcderatcs in Congress propose to
remove the National Capital to Richmond. We do
not believe II. What Is the sc-ot moving the Capt.
tai South when most of the population of the South
is already at the Capital
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

THE Bourbon declaration against appro-
priating money for the support OF the Gov
ernment is the same now rs it was in
1S60-'Gl
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

THE constipated statesmen in the Bour-
bon camp are getting restive. They have
called caucus for Friday night for the
purpose Of getting permission to relieve
themselves of their pent-up desires to make
laws, good and bad.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

IT seems that the good people of Cincin-
natl are not altogether dissatisfied with the
supervisors-oi-election system. They per-
mitted the late United States chief super
visor, who was a Republican candidate for
office in the recent municipal election in
that city, to run ahead of his ticket which
he could not have done without the aid Of
Democratic votes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09
Sunday Journalism.

Sceae-Sanctum Of prominent Washington
Sunday paper. D,amatis perSOar Heavy Edi'
tor and City Editor.
II. L, George how many times have VIC
run in "D p" this week?
G. L. Twenty-one times believe, Colonel /;
thirteen times Don't Phitt and eight times
Divine Providence.
II. L. Twenty.one times, eh and two dozen
is the limit. Well once more will do me-yOu
can have the other two.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

If the Cincinnati election had gone the
other way how the Democrats hereabouts
would have howled
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

WHEN BUCHANAN sent troops to Kansas
but, old BUCK was a Democrat.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

THE pending debate in the Senate will
do no harm TO the Republican cause in New
Hampshire.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

TT now appears that nearly all of the re-
cent municipal elections in Ohio went Re-
publican, among the exceptions being the
one held at Fremont, the home of President
HAYES. They had a flood out there q short
time ago which dissatisfied them with the
Administration, you see.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09
ANUS EITENIS.

National Theatre-''A Celebrated Case"
The National was well filed last evening on the
occasion Of the second presentation of "a Cele
brated Case" The performance was very fine and
thoroughly appreciated,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

IT is, perhaps, n fortunate thing that
fire-eater BLACKBURN was not elected to be
Speaker. The country would have missed
and the Republican party would have lost
the benefit of his declaration of the Bour-
bon intention of wiping all the "war meas
"nreSp from the statute book
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

During tho present week the Comique will be
crowded every night as the bill presented Is one Of
the strongest ever produced here.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

THE "baby's best friend" is DIR. Bulls Baby
ing ii free from collie, diarrhua &c Price 25 cents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

WE are indebted to the polite attention of
JOSEPH NINAIo esq, chief of the Bureau of
Statistics, for copy of part / of his report OH
commerce and navigation for 1878. 1t is a
highly interesting and useful document.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

The current telegraphic reports of cleo
tion returns are very monotonous. They
all begin with an announcement of n Re
publican victory. But we rather enjoy
that kind of monotony and hope and be-
lieve it will be kept up until November of
next year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09
ROARDLMG.

STRANGERS IN THE CITY OR OTHER PER-
- sons Wishing iTst class accommodations will find
handsome Rooms with board, at S13 Vermont enue,
opposite Arlington Hotel. Reduced rates 10 parties
making permanent arrangements, mar-iu
I7E PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NORTH
II W west.-Eirst-Cluss Board with large, airy
Rooms from 90 10 so per week; transient $50 per
day baths and gas. MRS. u. q. HOWARD.
No connection icih NE H0lrdrd H0ugs
les ly
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09
THE LOCAL ELECTIoNs.

The local elections that have been held
since the present Congress opened up the
programme of n new revolution afford the
most gratifying assurances that Republican
ism is putting on new and resistless vitality
all over the North Ohio is stepping to the
front with unusual Republican vigor Co.
lumbus elected a Republican mayor for the
first time in its history. Heretofore that
city has gone Democratic by from 500 to
1900 majority On Monday the Republic
cans carried their entire ticket by from 400
to 300 majority, with majority of five in
the city council, which is a gain of seven
teen members
Cleveland elected its entire municipal
ticket, with perhaps single exception.
Cincinnati has done nobly. The Repub-
licans have elected the entire city ticket
except police judge. This is great tri-
umph under the circumstances.
Akron, Fremont, and gainesville have
gone Democratic, while Dayton, Warren
Geneva, Ravenna, and Elyra have given
Republican majorities.
In Michigan the vote was light, but the
Republican victory is emphatic.
Hartford, Connecticut, has retained Re
publican asccndency in the common coun'
Gil. The Republicans elected two and lost
two of the municipal officers elected.
These indications are unmistakable in
pointing to the gratifying fact that the Re
publican party is putting on new life ant
energy all through the Northern States, anc
by 1850 will assert its od-iashioncd SUI
premacy all over that section of the coun
try. Bourbonism is too much for loya
people to stand patiently.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

Largest legitimate morning circu-
IdtiOn in the District.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09

WASHINGTON, APRIL 9, 1879.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-09
PERSONAL.
WANTED.

WANTED by A RESPECTABLE WHITE
w lady situation cook in a bOardinghouSe
or country hotel; good reference. Call or address
\. ~, lT3i Seventh street northwest. ape 70
w ANTED-A RESPECTABLE MARRIED
w woman. with full breast of milk, desires n
situation wet nurse. Address Mrs j. d., this Office.
WANTED by A WORTHY MECHANIC,
w house painting, paper hanging, and mattresses
to renovnte; Will work cheap and give best refer
ERT, this office. ap7-3t
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-01-02
Good Sense.

A Philadelphia clergyman, the Rev.
Mr.. Macleod. contends that there is
neither health, sense, nor religion In
full mourning. He tells his congre-
cation that a bit OF black ribbon,
worn in some way, will tell the story
OF the Bereavement just as we'll as q
complete mourning suit. A bit Of
Grape on the bell-pull gives the hint
to those who pass by. and 1t is not
considered necessary to cover the
whole front with black drapery. Why
then will not bit Of ribbon on a
cloak or coat answer the purpose, and
weight OF useless expense and q
custom that is always gloomy, and in
warm weather very uncomfortable,
be taken from the shoulders Ct be-
reaved mournsrs. Christians, he is
convinced, ought not TO take a
gloomy view OF death. There ore
glorious hopes linked with the sor-
rows, and the hopes of those who are
gone before should be symbolized
rather than the sorrows OF those who
are left behind. He would have
cheerful garments worn by the
mourners IN token OF the glorified
ones. and a bit OF ribbon or Grape as
simple memorial OF their own sense
OF bereavement. The rest OF the full
mourning he would send to the hea-
then. who. in their sorrow at the grave
have no hope.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-01-02
Another Virginia Wonder.

Charlottesville dispatch to New York Herald.l
Accounts from most reliable sources
have reached this place OF remark
able occurrence which has recently
taken place in the Blue Ridge noun
tains, in the county OF Greene. and
which excites the wonder and appre-
hension OF the rustic population in
the neighborhood. A assure has been
discovered 10 the mountain opposite
the middle fork OF the Rapid river.
which has been traced for many miles.
and Is believed to extend entirely
through and across the mountain TO
the Shenandoah river, on the ives ern
side. The assure Is about q foot
wide. and OF such depth that it's bot
tom could not be reached with the
longest poles cut for the purpose OF
exploring the oreviee. One man in
search of lost stock traced the assure
for at least four miles. The earth on
one OF its sides Is said to be perpen-
dicular, but on the other side Is slant
ing. as IL the entire northeastern side
OF the mountain had been depressed
by the sudden settling OF its subter-
ranean foundations. The pbenome-
non Is certainly curious, and will
doubtless be further investigated and
the assure traced In its entire course.
The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-01-02
RAND Construction Of Holes.

A new method Of planting telegraph
poles has been introduced In Pennsyl-
vania. The ground Is staked of at q
distance OF two hundred feet apart. a
man starts on with cartridges OF
electric POWDER and with a crowbar
In his hand. The bar 10 driven four
or five feet into the ground. a cartri-
dye with lighted fuse is dropped
into the hole, and the man proceeds
to the next stake, but before lie reach
ca it the cartridge has exploded, max
ing cavity as big as q -four barrel
ia the ground, and a gang OF men
who follow plant a telegraph pole In
the spot. In this way four men will
set up one hundred and fifty poles
per day, and at a cost two-thirds less
than by the old way.