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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07
PERSON1L.

l.. b. ELKISs, Santa Fe, is at the Arlington.
GENERAL L. C. ORD, U. s. A. is quartered at Will
lards
JUDGE J. G. ABBOTT, of Boston, is registered at the
Riggs House.
LIEUTENANT p. HAssoN, u. S. A., Is booked at the
Ebbitt House.
GusrAvus RENAK, of Philadelphia is a guest at
the Riggs House.
GENERAL H. G. WRIGHT, U. 6. Ais qusrtered at
WALDO HuTcHlSs and ]. Patton, of New York, are
guests at Wizards.
SAMUEL WILKINSON, of New York. arrived at
WillardS yesterday.
JUDGE A. THAYET, of Massachusetts, has taken
rooms at the Riggs House.
Hon. MILTON G. URNER, of Frederick, Nd, Is
booked at the Riggs House.
DIR. A. W. WHITING and General NJ D. Leggett
OF Ohio, are guests at the Ebbitt House
CAPTAIN ID. S. BABcocK, president Pacific Mail
Steamship Company is stopping at Willard's.
PROFESSOR n. S. SHALER, professor of geology at
Harvard College, Is sojournirg at the Riggs House
SENATOR J. b. EUsT1s of Louisiana, and Hon.
John Tucker, Pennsylvania, are booked at VIII
lards.
Ex-Governor HoRATIo SEYMOUR is described as
being as youthful In appearance as he was twenty
years ago
THERE are but two places into whose territory
Myra Clark Gains has not made incursions, Heaven
and New Jersey.
J. NJ S. WILLIAMS, of Massachusetts, Ed. D. Par
ker, G.. II. Chapman, and ii. a. Barling New York,
are at WormleyS.
Hon. T.. w. FARR n member-eect from New
Hampshire arrived in the city with his wife yes
terday and secured apartments at the National.
Hon. RICHARD C. Mccormick United States Com
missoncr-General to the Paris Exposition of 1878,
will be entertained by the Lotos Club at dinner
nextSaturday evening" February 8.
MILE. EME RosEAu, prima donna of the Colyille
Opera Troupe, visited the Capitol yesterday, and
while there was the recipient of marked attentions
from many Senators and Representative
Mr.. ARTHUR SULLIVAN, the musical composer
and who is especially well.known in this country
by his comic operetas of Trial by jury and "Pn-
afore'-is expected to arrive next week from Eng
and for brief season of travel.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

No unprejudiced man can examine the
claims of Mr.. CORBIN to the seat in the
Senate now wrongfully held by General M.
C. BUTLER without reaching the conclusion
that he is entitled to immediate admission
into that body. BUTLER's title to the seat
is, as we have frequently explained based
upon prima Jacia evidence, and all the world
knows that his admission to it was in the
nature Of dubious compromise. Now,
however, that the merits Of the case have
been examined into, it appears that his
Qrima Jdcia title is not sustained by the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

The President yesterday sent to the
Senate two nominations that are eminently
Ht to be made. We refer to those of Hon
MARTIN /. TOWNSEND to be the United
States District-Attorney for the northern
district of the State of New York, and
General BANKS as United States Marshal
for the State of Massachusetts, 1t is a
peculiar coincidence that the appointment
of Mr.. TOWNSEND was made on his sixty
ninth birthday, and is a very handsome
birthday present from the President
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07
MONTGOMERY tALA3 POSTMASTER.

Having made favorable mention of the
nominee for the postmastership at Mont
gomery, Ala, without recollecting that our
friend Judge MARTIN is the present incum-
bent, we are now inclined to give publicity
to letter which applies to the case. Mr..
HERBERT, the writer, is member of Con-
gress, and is understood to have been in
strumental in making the proposed change
in the Office. Since that action he appears
to have been subjected to a back fire, which
has elected the following defense, and which
indicates that he is not altogether comfort
able in his present position:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

ANDREWS american Queen is the title of
now society journal which was ushered into
existence in New York city on the first oflast
month. Its aim is to embrace in its contents
reports of society affairs in all tho prominent
cities and social centres of tho country. An
especial department is devoted TO Washington
affairs. Thus far the effort to make IL an ao-
ccptable and reliable journal in its particular
sphere has been successful.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

THAT guileless old railroad wrecker, stock
jobber, and income-tax thief SAM TMDEN,
reproved at the boys" very sternly when he
discovered (?) that they had been trying to
purchase the Presidency for him. OF course
he did; who says he didn't? Itwas so much
like him, you know,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

Democratic party 10 the doctrine that the
General Government has no right to protect
its citizens in the exercise of their rights-a
doctrine to which they adhere, but the con-
sequences of which they would be glad to
evade In this action Democratic Senators
put themselves in line with the theory of
government practiced throughout the South
for several years past, under which there has
been no efficient protection to the rights of
any citizen who is not strictly in accord
with the principles and practices of the
Democratic party in that section of the
country. 1t has been the practice of the
Democrats upon all possible occasions to an
tagonize those amendments TO the Constitu-
ton.
This was the case in every Legislature
with Democratic majority when they were
adopted, and in several instances after their
adoption attempts were made by Legisla-
lures that had subsequently become Demo-
cratic to retroct the approvals previously
given. 1t will be borne in mind that the
minority of this Senate will soon be in the
majority, and that il has at this late day re-
fused to place itself on record as asserting
the principle that the Government has the
right to protect its people in all the rights
guaranteed to them in the fundamental
law of the land. There is much signi6-
cancc in the attitude assumed by the DEM
ocrats ON this question, for it shows that
they bear no respect for the Constitution
and its sacred guarantees and requirements.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

or course TILDEN was innocent of any
guilty knowledge or participation in the
efforts to buy the Presidency for him. 1t is
true that he was intimately acquainted
with the character and methods of his
nephew, Colonel PELToN, but he had no idea
that PELToN would resort in politics to the
same kind of disreputable and corrupt ma
neuvres that had always characterized his
ordinary business proceedings. Danish the
Thought!
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

IN all this controversy and wrangle over
the New York Custom-House appointments
the fact seems to have been forgotten-at
least, it was not alluded to-that President
HAYES claimed in his letter of acceptance
the exclusive prerogative to the Executive
of bestowing patronage to the exclusion of
any interference by Congressman.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

THE thieves, bummers, and plunderers,
who invaded the National Capital for the
purpose of abolishing the Government Print
ing-oflice that they might share in the plum
der, grow madder and madden as they see
their chances of success dissolving, and
they must, of course, abuse somebody in
their wrath. This is not the first time
thief has become incensed because he found
bolts and bars between himself and his COW
eted plumber.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

1,i20,393 Al
When the commissioners assumed control
the ordinary annual expenses of the company
amounted to about $l55,000, of which the sum
Of S77 ,06s was paid out for salaries alone. For
the first fivc or six months after the failure all
the cashiers and many Of the other employees
of the different branches had TO be retain cd to
adjust their accounts and close up their
branches, involving unavoidably, very heavy
outlay. But every opportunity has been siezed
upon to reduce these and other expenditures
from time to time to the lowest point consist
ent with the proper execution Of the trust.
For all transactions, whether involving re-
ceipts or expenditures tho commissioners
stand ready with their vouchers to account
dollar for dollar.
Considering the depressed condition of all
business interests, and the consuming deprecia-
tion of values which has so long prevailed, and
which have placed almost insuperable Difficult
ties in the way of making collections, and of
dsposing of eyory kind of property, and tho
very high valuation placed upon much of the
property at the time the loans were made, the
commissioners think they have reason to con-
gratulate the dep0sitOrs upon what has been
accomplished In their behalf
There was, however, large amount Of as
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

No wonder that the Hon" PoTTAH de-
mittee. He is TILDEN's warmest friend, his
next candidate for Governor of New York,
and man of tender sensbilities.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07
SENATOR EDMUNDs' RESOLUTIONS.

The passage of Senator EDMUNDs resolu-
tions affirming the validity of the recent
amendments to the Constitution and declar-
ing the right of the National Government
to protect its citizens in the exercise of their
rights in certain cases is a step forward and
in the right direction. 1t is the reaflirma-
tlon of the principle that the Constitution
is of binding force, and not meaningless
combination of "glittering generalities," as
the Democrats seem to regard it in their
acceptance of it and respect for its require
ments. That party, as represented in the
Senate, antagOni2ed these resolutions as
meaningless and unimportant; and yet they
applied all their parliamentary skill to de-
feat their passage, However, nOtwith-
standing all this, they were passed over
the votes of all the Democratic Senators
present and voting,
This action on their part commits the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

AND TILDEN said that "whie he lived he
would never become President under such
i" circumstances This is the first public
intimation we have had of the old mans be-
lief in a future existence.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

Nowwe begin to see why TILDEN and his
attorneys were so anxious during the Sem
ate investigation to prevent an examination
into all the details of the campaign of 1876.
The boys wanted time to destroy their
cipher keys and fix up their bank books
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

I" 1 WOULD rather be right than be Prcsi-
" "dent," said HENRY CLAY; but Tn.DEN
qualified the remark by emitting all allu-
sion to the right, and admitting that under
other circumstances he would like to be
you know. The coy old batch
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

NOTHING makes a Democrat so angry as
to shut him Off from his plunder. This is
an on'ense for which there is no forgive
ness. The rage of all such creatures, how
ever, is as harmless as the kick of ham
strung mule.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

ALL other things being equal between the
two contestants in the BUTLER-CoRBIN case,
it would be the duty of the Senate to oust
the former and admit the latter. But they
are not equal; the equities, the justice, and
the facts of the case are ON the side OF Mr..
CORBIN
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

THEN there was an attempt at corruption
in 1876, after ALL The admission comes
from Democratic sources, where it has here
tofore been denied, and it convicts the DEM
ocrats themselves.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

In point of enterprise as telegrapher
and purchaser of States PELToN seems to
stand unrivaled. He even disguised and
frightened his Uncle SAM by his precocity.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

SMITH WEED proves to be very gallant
witness. His regard for the old gentle
"mnn" of Gramercy square is simply pa
thetic.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

SAM TrLDEN can be nominated to be the
Democratic candidate in 1880 by acclama-
tion-by the Republicans.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

If this is exoneration" give it all to
TrLDEN. Mr." HAYES can get along with
out any of it "in his'n."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

lOth' s..,.,',.'.,s.......'..'s. Sl E2D,OUO w
Some Of these items, It is true have already
been asccrtained to be worthless and many
others to fall far short of their nominal value.
/ venture the opinion, however, that if Con-
gress can be induced to purchase at n fair price
the banking properties In Washington city and
Jacksonville, Fla, both of which are admira-
bly, adapted and much needed for the public
service, at least 20 pcr cent. more may be
divided among the depositors, thus realizing
80 per cent. in all, which is the utmost that the
most sanguine could ever find reason to expect.
The commissioners have long been anxious
to be relieved from their ungrateful labors.
Congress has been importuued by them at every
session since 1875 to enable them TO resign, but
so far without avail They have renewed th cir
application at the present session, and sincerely
pray that they may be permitted to close up
their accounts at once and hand over the re-
naming funds and assets TO some department
or officer of the Government for final DISPOSE
tion. Now that the larger part of the work
has been performed, great saving in expense
may be effected by the action proposed with
out endangerng the successful completion of
tho trust
JOHN A. J. CRESWELL.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. 9, 1879.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

NEITHER "under such circumstances "
nor under any other, Mr. TuDEN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07
1MUSEM ENTS.
National lTheatre--'Robinson Crusoe"-"Ci,

National Theatre-''Robinson CrusOe"-"Cin-
derella."
The Colvilles gave "Robinson Crusoe' in fine
style last night. cinderella" will be presented
this evening.
Coville Opera Burlesque Company, has been ten
dered complimentary benefit by number of dis.
tinguished citizens. The following is the cores
pondence:
wAsHINGroN Feb. 6.
Nile. Eme Bosedu;
MADEMoIsELLE: Desiring to signify our recogni-
n vocalist and artist, and our appreciation of your
conscientious endeavorS to interest and please an
admiring public, we have the honor 10 request you
10 name an evening during your present engage.
ment on which we may tender you substantial eyi.
dence of our regard. While making you person.
ally the immediate object of this token we wish to
express perception OF the abilities Of theartists
associated with you and the Judgment and enter.
prise which distinguish the able manager OF your
company.
Begging your acceptance of our compliment, and
that you viii kindly comply with the above re.
quest, we very truly, &c.
Signed by Hon, II. b. Anthony, A. f. Burnside,
8. b. COnover w. Z. Kellogg, w. Il. Wallace, Benz
A. Willis, D. q. Cannon, JAG. Turney, A. Oliver, T..
b. Finley, John Il. Harris, A. II Hamilton. Geo. w.
Adams d. w. Armstrong, Thos. Ewing. Chas. Fos-
ter, H. b. Banning A. W. Bliss, Benz. Wilson, Alex.
Borney, Howard Carroll, I. a. Richardson, J. Ii.
Bresln ]. Ii. Hickey, Mitchell G. Mcdonald G. 81,
Gait aud one hundred and slxty-three other promi-
nent citizens.
owing TO the late hour this compliment was ten.
dered TO Miss Roseau last evening we are unable
us that the benefit Will take place on Saturday
evening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

sets remaining on hand on the both of Novem
her last, of which an approximate nominal
valuation may be givon. thus
tured. s5oOoO 70
% pieces Of property In the District of Co.
luinbia and the adjacent counties of
Maryland which the commissioners
have been compelled to buy in to pre-
vent an almost total sacrifice and have
not yet been able to sell, assessed at..... 25D00O
Banking houses in this city, at Jackson
vile, Tallahassee Nashville, aud Nicks-
burg. aud other properties acquired by
the company before it's failure and
which remain undsposed Of assessed at 275, 900 90
Judgments and law suits pending I'm the
courts Of this District the United States
supreme Court, and other courts In the
Southern states, involving oyer......,. $4,000 90
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

How fortunate it is for SMITH WEED that
he destroyed his cipher key, and how sus-
picious, too.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

ITwas those wicked coparcenersj itwasn't
SAMMY. Oh, mol
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07
INFERIOR ADORNMENTS.

1901 PEsN. AVE. l00l PENN AVE
A =. NG'EJROY
GLIDER. MANUFACTURES OF PIER AND
MANTEL MIRRORS.
Gold and Walnut Frames Of every description.
Window Cornices. &C., made TO oi der.
OLD FRAMES REPAIRED AND REGILT
Mirrors and Pictures removed and re-hung. Pic
ure Hooks, Nails Gold, Silver, and Copper Wires.
Mats, Velvet Frames, Passe- Partouts DC.
Picture Rod-Gilt, Walnut. and Oak-put up at the
shortest notice, and at reasonable rates
As all work is done on the premises, am prepared
to do the same at is per cent less than any establish
ment this side of New York, and VIII guarantee sat
isacton. Mirrors and Pictures carefully packed,
packed and hung by experienced workmen
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

ROCKWELL.--On Wednesday, 9th inst near Falls
Church, Va, OF pleuropneumOnla, Mrs. HARRIET
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

INNOCENT of this great transgressiOn, oh
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

Largest legitimate morning circu-
ldtion ia the District.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07
BOARDING..

1TR PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NORTH
I " west.-First-cass Board. with large, airy
Rooms, from 20 to $40 per week; transient $3.50 per
day; baths and gas. MRS o. q. HOWARD.
No connection i0iui Ae Hol0ard House
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

WASHINGTON, FEBRUARY I, 1879.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07
CONGRESSIONAL "srAr1oNERY."

The members of Congress are entitled to
a given amount in value of stationery for
the public use during their term of service.
This appears to be all right and proper, but
under the official construction of the law
which provides for this expenditure of
money some very queer articles creep into
the list under the head of stationery" One
member-and he is a Republican--proyided
himself with stationery" razor and equip
ments. Mr. STENGER, Democrat, who
wanted to see public affairs more clearly aud
bring remote matters into closer proximity,
provided himself with Stationery" opera
glass, valued at S12 Mr. HOOKER,
of Mississippi, another short-sighted
Democrat, took an Opora-glass
at $40. Mr. MONEY didn't see things
Just to suit him, and he loaded up with q
S14 opera-glass. Then HooKER's opera
glass at $40 was not of sufficient magnifying
power, and he took in another at $50. Mr..
YEATEs, of North Carolina, looked after his
spiritual welfare by providing himself with
family Bible at $40, and a hymn-book at
S4. Mr.. MILLS, of Texas, went for fourteen
dollars worth of cutlery. But we find n
more extended list Of the queer in Station
"ery," which has been furnished by a cores
pondent of the Cincinnati Commercial, as
follows:
The Clerk of tho House of Representatives
has just made his report of the expenditure of
the contingent fund of the House for the last
year. and the statement contains some very
interesting items. Fans were purchased by
the Dozen among a lot of other Congressional
supplies as we'll as about forty travelling
bags. The following are interesting individual
] purchases:
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ROOMS FOR REWT.
FOR SALE.

E,OK RENT LOW OR SALE ON EASY TERMS
II new pressed.brlcS front House. street, be-
tween Sixth and seventh northeast hall, bath room.
water. and grained throughout. Apply mt SpicerG
butter store Ninth and Il streets northwest. fe6t%
ENOR SALE-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
A. property for sale. JOHN SHERMAN Il CO., St
ClOnd Buildng. Real estate and loans lyl-ly
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07
LOST AND FOUND.

S7E REWARD.-STOLEN FROM THE UN-
p - derslgned, on the 10th instant, gold hunt
ing-case stem @vinder repeater stop Watch. Mono-
gram q. w. g. side of the case; the other side
plainy the chain of heavy, short Inks and large
iocket with monogram in raised letters. The above
reward will be paid ior the return OF these articles and
questions asked. q. w. CLARK.
jan2D.tf Riggs House.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-07

One razor and equipments for l.. F. Watson,
oil ia. 10 w
One diary Hendrick p. Wright, of Pa ........ 20
one SILICA slate for w. j. Bacon, of n. Y..... 20
One opera-glass for W. s. Stenger, Of Pa... 12 90
One visiting list for Thomas Ewing, of Ohio. 90
One photograph album for a. W. Cutter-.... so
Ten reams of shoe paper" for r. w. Town
sellu. ~
One opera glass for C. +. Hooker, of Miss. 10 90
One baby opera for W J. Bacon. of N. Y. 80
one Songs for the Sanctuary" for w. j. Ba-
con, NJ I..... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 90
| One ivory pocketbook for f. II. Manning of
MISS. .''.''.''...... ~
One family Bible for Jesse j. Ycates, of N G. 20 90
one hymn-book for JesseJ. Heates. of n. c.. 90
one opera-glass for II. D. Money of Miss. ii 90
one magic pencil for II. b. Wright of Pa, so
One pair of dumb.bells for ]. II. Chalmers... so
One loral album for C. b. Roberts, of Md. ! 65
One razor strap for IL. A. Herbert. 90
One nail brush for A. A. Clark, of n. J......... 90
One pack of cards for John Goode, of Na.... / 90
one stereoscope for II. ID. Money, of Miss. 80
One operaglass for G. L, Hooker. of Mss..,. 90 90
One set of cutlery for r. O. Mills, of Texas. ii 90
| One Bards Of the Bible " for n. p. Banks, Of
One Bible for Learners" for n. r. Banks. . 90
Three diaries for S. s. Cox of n. Y...."...... 90
These are only examples of long list cov-
ering several printed pages.
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FOR RENT.

E'OR RENT-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST Oh
II property for rent. JOHN SHERMAN q CO..
iy3l-Iy St Cloud BuildinR.
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SPECIAL M0TLGE0

a1siFs FOR CHILDREN, CoNvALFsCFNTs.
W. and invads of wenk constitutions the use OF
Coidens Liebigs Liquid Extract OF Beef and Tonic
Invigoniof Will be found Invaluable. fet-Gt