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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
VAR ANNIVERSARIES
Pertinent Extracts from the Chronology of
the Rebellion.
IR1I


AUGUST 11-Colonel Sigel and Major Sturgis
fell back TO Rolla, Mo.
1869.
AUGUST 11-Bayou Sara, La occupied by
the National forces, Fight at Independence,
Mo. The Unionists were overpowered and tho
rebels captured the town. Rebel guerllas
dispersed near Helena, Ark, and near Grand
junction, Tenn. General Grant gave orders
to employ all contrabauds that came into his
lines Skirmishes near Williamsport, Tenn;
rebels always defeated. Colonel Guitor de-
feated tho guorilas near Compton's Ferry, on
the Grand River, Mo-, killing and woundng
100 of them, taking 200 prisoners aud guam
tity of stores. John Slidel's property confis-
Gated McClelland's army commenced to
evacuate the Peninsula.
1868.
AUGUST 11-An expedition from Natchez
to Woodyille, Miss, destroyed five locomo-
tiyes, twelve passenger and twenty-three
platform cars, n large cotton factory and u
quantity of goods The value Of the property
destroyed was estimated at S2,000,000. Union
meeting in Washington, N. @. The Raleigh
(N C.) Standard still continues its defiant tone
against the rebel government,
1864.
AUGUST 1.-THE operations before Fort Nor
gan, Mobile harbor, were rapidly pushed for.
ward A force of 5000 cavalry, under General
Fitzpatrick, was sent out by General Sherman
to cut the rebel communications about At
lanta,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
ANUS EN- EN7,S.
Thorne,s summer Garden,

This week promises to be one of more than usual
attraction at Thornes Summer Garden, Miss
Comfy, whose singing last week won the admira.
ton Of all who heard her, will continue her en-.
gagement and sing every evening. Tonight, by
request she will sing from "Pinafore, in which, in
the part of Josephine, she has met with the most
hattering success. Another attraction will be the
appearance at every performance of Miss Hadfeld
who created very favorable impression last Mon.
day evening, and whose execution upon the violin
is something truly wonderful in one of her years.
Friday afternoon Mr.. Thorne promises matinee
for the benefit Of ladies and children, in which
both Miss Comfy and Miss Hadhed will appear, to-
gether with the full Marine Band of forty pieces
whose services have been volunteered.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
rosrMAsrERsHIp AT ERIE. PA.

There Is considerable excitement at Erie,
of that city, which is represented as sutfi-
ciently disgraceful to demand his removal
from Office. Mr.. J. d. CARA was Postmas-
ter,withan unexpired term on his hands, when
removed. He is among the very best citizens
of that city-a man of unimpeachable in
tegrity and purity of character, and most
faithful and efficient officer, and was re-
moved to make place for Mr.. WALKER, the
present incumbent. 1t isnow stated by the
Pennsylvania press that Mr.. WALKER was
q delegate to the last Republican National
Convention, representing q constituency
largely in favor of the nomination OF
BLAINE, and he was committed to the
support of that gentleman. His vote was
required In another direction, however,
and it went as required. Not great while
after this Mr.. CARA who had served faith
fully and satisfactorily rs postmaster Mt
Erie, and whose term had not then expired,
was removed, for no other reason than that
the place was wanted for WALKER, who
made himself useful ut the Cincinnati Con-
vention by ignoring the wishes of his con-
stituents. Under the circumstances, If Mr.
WALKER is TO be displaced it would seem
to be IN act of poetic justice" 10 re-appoint
Mr. CARA, and thus, as far MS spossible, re-
treve the error that was made in his re-
moval without cause, to reward service per-
formed at Cincinnati.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
Summer Theatre Comique.

1t is evident that this popular resort is in -four
ishing condion, judging from the number of new
performers 1t Is continually presenting for public
favor. For this week the management announces
almost an entire change of people, those remaining
having established themselves as favortes with the
patrons of tho house. Among the fresh faces are
Charlie Redmond, Eugene Blitz, Georgie Blake,
Mole DeMar and Kitty Whitand
The card of the week promises TO be Jake Budds
latest production entitled, Trouble at the Water
Registrars, or Wind ps Water" Jake has been
over the ground at Fourandahalf street. and be-
ieves that he has found out the secret Rggravating
the public at the Water Department and promises
to expose It,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
Can't Get up the Enthusiasm.


The Democracy fail to get up the slightest enthu-
siasm this season. The granger chinks the coin in
his pocket and turns the cold shoulder to them,
and the merchant looks at his bank account and
declines to enthuse. In short the times are alto
gethor too good TO produce Democratic boom.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

Now President DIAz proposes TO hang all
the revolutionists in Mexico. If he carries
this threat into execution the next batch of
census-takers in that country will be cheated
out of their job unless they 20 to work, as
they will all be in readiness to do, in the
world to come.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

THE California Democrats are quaking
in their boots with fear that if DR.. GLENN,
their candidate, should be elected one
GEORGE G. GoRHAM will be Governor.
Cheap quinine, says the Portland Press,
does not avail to stop their shivering at this
uninviting prospect
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

SO long as the Republican party is the only
conserving power of this Nation now, and
it is by eternal vigilance that it can retain
supremacy, it is difficult to appreciate the
wisdom of that policy which keeps Demo-
Gratis in place and says substantially to the
Republicans in office "Sit thou there, fold
your hands and move not, politically, ex-
"cept under superior sanclionn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
Never Better United.
Lewiston (Me.) Journal.l

lIO"iotoh N.hS'l SOuihui'I
We have never seen the Republicans better
united or more Zealously ut work. There Is little
indication anywhere OF the loss of any voters who
supported the Republican cause last year. On the
other hand, recruits from the Democratic party
and Republican -Greenbackcrs are daily joining
the Republican host.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
Trying to Cover too Much Ground.
fIndianapolis Journal.1

A floating item says De La Matyr is down in
Florida. First he was heard of In Maine, then
sighted and recognized IN New York. and now he
turns up in Florida. There is danger that this
rising statesman and great enemy of the money
power will try to cover too much gronnd.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
His Military Rank.

= = TDUolOII fUTHIu,I
Major j. l.. Smith, the Greenback candidate for
Governor of Maine, gets his military rank by serv-
Ing during the late war on the staff of General
Butler of the Maine militia, In the dangerous bus-
ness of experimenting the enrolment of the State
hon
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

THE only man in the United States who
seems to have been in the least affected by
the publication Of the so-called GLOVER re-
port is the Hon. EDWARD MCPHERSON,
political editor of the Philadelphia Press
Mr.. MCPHERSON has gone to the needless
trouble Of replying to the allegations made
against him therein, whereat GLOVER will
feel that he has been complimented.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

THE death of Major JOHN s. BRAxToN,
Collector of Customs at Norfolk, Va, was
so sudden and unexpected that his many
friends throughout the entire country were
shocked beyond expression. As good citi-
zen and a faithful official, his loss will be
deeply felt.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
EDUCATIONAL.

TJNHE BOYS ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL HIGH
Il SCHOOL
]. W. HUNT A. NJ. Principal,
Commences Its twelfth year SEPTEMBER l In the
north session room of DR.. sunderlands church, Four
and-a.half street northwest
Circulars containing further In formation, with test
monias from few OF best citizens, can be had at
the book stores. or the principal may be addresse
through p. o. box 535, and au interview obtained
m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
PERSONAL,

l., L. Frost, of New York, is at the Riggs House,
COLONEL w, NJ. OWEN and wife, Of New Orleans,
are stopping at Wizards.
L, l.. LEWIS and wife, Of Philadelphia J. N. Vol.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIss waved the
'bloody Shirt" and then the Utica Herald
immediately nominated him for Governor.
There is nothing like it for fruit bearing.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

Mr., Zachary Chandler picked the Confederacy
up by the tail in that Madison speech and banged
il about as he erstwhie was wont to bang the Brit
ish lion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

the Secretary toward the Republican State
associations as altogether fair and just.
He ought to let up and give tho boys
chnnnn II
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

nurses Of experience to the stand and OBJ
tain from them whatever information they
possess regarding the latter branch of this
inquiryY Every one at all eonversant with
the disease knows that the good nursing,
such as these women afford to patients in
their charge, effects more cures than any
thing else. Instead of wasting time. and
money in the elaboration of special and
truly professional theories, 1t would, in our
opinion, be better to find out how these
practical workers go about saving human
life from the ravages of the great Southern
scourue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

THE Louisville Courier-Joarndl justilies
the sending of tents and rations to Mem
phis by the War Department, to protect the
poor Of that city, because they are largely
negroes, aud we think it is right. The
white people of afIluenco having fled from
the pestilenco and left the poor to starve
and die without shelter, we think, though
il might be at variance with statutory law,
that the Government was clearly justifiable,
under the common law of humanity, in
rendering the relief it has afforded. The
queer feature of this matter is, that the
Government has no right to invade State
to enforce o violated statute, while, when
the South is in aflliction and her own people
desert aud flee for personal safety, then they
supplicate the Government. Upon other
occasions they revile it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
A Double-Barrei Candidate.

Detroit Post and Tribuno.J
Now that Tilden has filed another barrel by the
rise of Elevated Railroad stock, ought he to be
calico double. barrelled Candidale2
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
A Hint or Two of Grant.

milwaukee Sentinel.l
Come to think 1t all over, don't the article of the
New York Herald, which gives such splendid ad-
vice to Tilden throw out u hint or two in the d.
rection OF Grant2
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
How Long will 1t BE?

IClnClnnatl Gazette.
Ifmob rule Is to be maintained ut the South MS 1t
Is in Mississippi, how long will It be before the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

HENDR1cK B. WRIGHT's expedition, un-
der Congressional sanction, was designed to
expose the alleged fact that labor is de-
pressed in this country, aud that things
have gone to the dogs generally. The cost
of the expedition will not be less than eight
or ten thousand dollars but it will be more
than compensated for by the exposure of a
condition of things exactly the reverse of
the foregoing alleged fiIct.n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

Denver Tribune.l
Hendrick Wrights committee of idiots OH the de-
preston of trade should come to Colorado and pick
up an idea OF Two before making up report.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

SINCE the renewed prohibition against
State Associations the Opposition press has
suddenly discovered that President HAYES
really has a backbone. And they seem to
admire him for it. Whenever he does any
thing which attracts their commendation
it is safe to say he is on the wrong track.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
Spencerian Business College

Gives education for real life to sons and daughters.
The course comprises Penmansblp, Spelling. Compo-
sitlon, Correspondence Business Arithmetic, Single
and Double Entry bookkeeping, Business Practice,
Political Economy Commercial Law and Lectures,
Day and evening sessions Open for reception of stu
dents last Monday In August and thereafter For par.
ticuars visit the College or address
au6 H. q. SPENCER, Principal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

TIE Cincinnati Gazette estimates Fos-
TEH's majority next fall at little less
than 1000 over EWING. We have figures
here in Washington, where the great bulk
of Ohio's population is temporarily resident,
to show that it will be in the neighborhood
of 6,000. Perhaps the Gazette thinks the
Washington Buckeyes will not 90 home to
vote; but we are confident they will. In
fact, there are especial reasons why they
will.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

Burlington Hawkeye.
q General Ewing sees now that he made grea
mistake in not applying for the Bulgarian crown
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

EVERY dollar of the $113, 100000 collected
by the Internal Revenue Bureau during the
last fiscal year was paid into the Treasury
The Government didn't lose cent from de-
falcation or any other cause of the amount
thus collected. We suggest this fact us q
text upon which Democratic orators may
preach from now until the end of the next
fiscal year regarding the corruption and
bad management of this Radical Admins
tration. They will have q new text then, OF
the same kind, for 1880.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

PosTIAsTER-GE GENERAL KEY is just now
the recipient OF an avalanche of abuse at
the hands of the Southern Democratic press
because he made few conciliatory speeches
up in New England q fortnight ago. These
Southern scribblers all profess to be in favor
of conciliation until some one attempts it
from their side of the line, when they in
stantly show that their professions are only
intended as one-sided limitations. So long
as Cancellation comes from the North they
are satisfied; but they have none to extend
in return.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

IP you want to feel well and lively, use DR.. Bulls
Baltimore Pills, All druggists keep them. Price
25 cents
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

WHILE the scientists are about it, inyesti-
eating the causes, effects and cures Of yellow
fever, why do theynot call the negro women
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

THE proposition submitted to the people
of Tennessee, at the election held in that
State, was to fund the state debt at fifty per
cent, l. G., to repudiate one.half of it. 1t
was defeated, because both the out-and-
out repudiators and the honest debt-payers
combined to vote against it. This settles
the question for the present, or until next
summer, when the Legislature will probably
submit similar and more sweeping propo-
sition-one that will provide for absolute
and unqualified repudiation Unless there
is a radical change in public sentiment in
the State, that proposition will be carried.
Home Rule, you know.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

NEW WINDSOR COLLEGE = ESSENTIALLY
IN two institutions male and female, in the same
vicinity, under one management Open september
10. Send for catalogue Rev. a. NJ JELLY, ID. d.
President New Windsor, Md.
The SPACIOUS buildings OF this college are located at
New Windsor. Md, three hours ride by rail from
Washington, In one of the most beautiful and health
ful parts OF Western Maryland. 1t has full corps Of
competent and experienced professors The course OF
study is designed TO give thorough education in all
branches. including ancient and modern languages
crate Parents guardians In Washington having
youth to educate invited to visit the college and
learn OF It's advantages. Jy23eo2m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11

ITaffords uspleasure to say to the Sunday
Herald that THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
is not in special need Of sympathy or ill
will on the subject of managing its own af-
fairs in its own way, for it works charm
ingly. And one word more with our cotem-
porary-it should wait until it has just
cause for an exhibition of ill-nature toward
THE REPUBLICAN if it desires contro-
versy, and not seek pretext for it when
no legitimate occasion for it exists. 1t
should not ventilate its ill-will without
provocation, unless it draws comfort fro m
such exercise If so, we do not object.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-11
Largest Legitimate Morning CIR.
cuIdttOn in the District.

WASHINGTON, AUGUST IL, 1879.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30
FIRES.

A $1,000 fire occurred in Emporia,
Kansas, July gath.
A FIRE that threatened to consume the
entire town, occurred. at Salisbury, Md,
July Gath.
HYATT's Touring mill together with
1000 bushels of wheat bnrned at Wash
ington, Ind, July gath. Loss $4,000.
AN Oswego, N. Y, dispatch Of July
Goth says yesterday the Empire, Recipro-
city, and Lake Ontario Touring mills
with elevators attached, burned. Loss,
$150,000; insurance $4,000 The adj
joining buildings were badly damaged
by fire and water.
A POUGHKEEPsIE dispatch of July 23d
says a series of severe thunderstorm
prevailed along the Hudson this after
noon. This evening lightning struck
the shoe factory owned by John 0. White
house, and in a short time was entirely
destroyed by fire. 1t was the largest
mandatory in the city, and employed
about 400 hands. The falling walls
crushed the engine room, and buried
Geo. Morgan: the engineer, in the ruins.
He was taken out alive, but died soon
after. 1t is reported that several fire
men were hurt. Mr.. Whitehouse being
absent, the loss cannot be ascertained,
but is estimated at $250,000; insurance
not known.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30
POLITICAL POINTS.

SECRETARY SHERMAN spoke at Port
land, Me-, July oath, and Gen. Ewing at
Lancaster, O., July oath.
The republican state convention OF
Pennsylvania met July 23rd and nomi-
mated Samuel Butler for state treasurer.
THE Mississippi greenback state con-
vention met atJackson, July 23rd, adopt
ed a platform and appointed an executive
committee. 1t then adjourned.
The republican state. convention of
Wisconsin met at Madison July 23rd
and renominated the present administra-
ton as follows: Gov. VIM E. Smith,
Lieut.-Gov. J. M. Bingham, Secretary of
State Hans B. Warner Treasurer Rich
ard Guenther, Attorney General Alex.
Wilson, Superintendent of Public
Schools W. G.. WhitfOrd.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30
CASUALTIES.

JOSEPH W. NORTON, commercial
traveller, suicided at Syracuse, n. Y,
July 22nd.
ELIZABETH GEoRGINe Intentionally
shot ard killed herself near Paris, H.,
July gath.
A NEW YORK telegram of July 22nd
says: The cargo of the steamship st.
Benards, reported by the cable as lost on
the Belgian coast, consisted Of $4,000
bushels of wheat and 37,607 bushels of
rye.
A HUNTINGTON, Pa, dispat CHI of July
22nd, says by premature explosion of a
blast in quarry near this place, this
afternoon, three men, Michael Ryan, a
sub-contractor of Philadelphia, John
Roncorn and Mr.. Keith were instantly
killed. Their bodies were terribly
mutilated. James David escaped with
loss Of hearing.
AN Atlanta, Ga, telegram of July 22nd
says: Samuel G. Grasty, a railroad and
commercial traveller, of this city, last
night, shot Mr.. Read and his son, at
Opeleka. They attacked him in his
room at the hotel for alleged improper
intimacy with Miss Read. Grasty was
badly cut on the head and hands. The
elder Read was shot in the eye and
abdomen and the younger under the
right jaw. The elder Read will die.
Grasty is under arrest.
A MENDOZA, Ill, special Of July 25th
says: Yesterday an unfortunate accident
occurred in harveest-ield four miles
north of here through which mother,
Mrs. John Mehlbracht, was instru-
mental in cutting the legs off her
child. It appears Mrs. Mehlbracht was
driving reaper, and 3-year-old child
of hers got into the wheat. and had both
legs taken off by the sickle. The child
bled to death before doctor could ar
rive The mother has had such a shock
that she is said to be in aprecarious con-
dition.
A EVANSVILLE, Wis, special of July
22d says Nathaniel Case, an aged man,
and Mack Jeffris, about Is years of age,
employed in David Jeffris' undergrad,
in this city, while driving team with a
load of lumber over the crossing Of the
Chicago and Northwestern railway, near
Miltimore's stone quarry, at :25 O'Clock
this afternoon, were struck by the day
express, fatally 1njuring Mr.. Case and
badly scratching young Jeffris. The
load and team were promiscuously scat
tered about. The two men were put
aboard the train, which arrived here at
1 40. DR.. Palmer was summoned, but
death relieved the sufferings of Mr.. Case
in a few minutes.