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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15
Taxing the LAWYERS.

To The Editor Of the National Republican:
SIR The members of the bar of this District have
filed with the committees of both Houses of Con-
gress protest, signed by nearly every practiclng
lawyer in the city protesting against the effort that
has recently been made on the part of the mer-
chants and tradesmen TO induce Congress to inn
pose license tax of S25 per annum upon all law
yers practiclng In the District Of Columbia.
1t is contended on the part of the lawyers that
the proposed law would be &c post Jdcto and uncon.
stitutonal far as 1t Is related to the lawyers al
ready admitted to practice and sought to fine or
imprison them for falling to obtain the additional
license. 1t would be declaring that to be q wrong
which had already been declared the right of each
lawyer, viz: To practice this profession during
good behavior. The Judgment of the court Is a
contract entered of record, by the terms of which
the lawyer Is invested with the right to practice his
power that granted him his original license; and
neither Congress nor State has any power TO vary
or impair the obligation Of that contract.
A lawyer, upon his admission to the bar Is re-
quired TO take oath of office and therefore he is
licensed, and becomes by the judgmento the court
of its officers, much so as the Judge district
attorneys, or clerk.
1t is evident that the right to FIJI the office of law.
yer, where he has complied with all laws then in
force cannot subsequently be questioned or tram
eed either directly indirectly by additional IL
censes or qualifications lSee Ex pare Garland A
Wallace S, c, Rep, $50, and Paschars Constitution,
sec. 1l2.
The lawyers are opposed to being classed with the
merchant, the tradesman, or the undertaken" as
they are not officers OF the law, and have never
been authorized by the judgment of court to carry
on business during good behavior. The imposition
of this tax would operate especially against the
younger members of the profession, and tend to
exclude many persons OF intellect and learning,
who desire 20 become members of this bar. Many
of the most learned, eloquent, and distinguished
practitioners before our courts including the Uni
ted states Supreme Court are non-resldents and
members Of Congress and II is desirable that they
as well as the resident practitioners be free in tht
exercise of the Office of attorney and counsellorat
law In the District of Columbia, w. S. A.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15
PERSONIL.

HoS l.. A, SHELDON, of louisiana is at Willard's.
il. G.. HAvEMEYER, of New York, is booked at
Wilards.
W. BUTLER DUNCAN, Of New York Is registered at
WOrmley's
J.C. RRIFF Texas Pacific Railroad, is quartered
at Wizards.
Hos. J. NJ. RusK, Of Wisconsin, is a guest at the
Ebbtt House.
Hon. N n. HALsTEAD of Kearnoy, Nj, has regis
tered at Willards,
EX-SENATOR G, Y. RooT, of Cincinnati, has taken
rooms at Willards
HoN. GEORGE Bliss, of New York, registered at
Wilards yesterday.
Hon. WILLIAM BEETLE and Judge c. b. Sratton
New Jersey, are booked at Wizards.
GENERAL w. J. sEwELL, President OF the Senate
of New Jersey, arrived at Wizards yesterday,
W. NJ, NORTON, J, NJ Cove, and A. @. Markley U.
$. A., aud c. sullivan, U, S. NJ, are quartered at
the Ebbitt House.
r. NJ, McsHERRY and Achile storace of Balu.
more, Md, and NJ S. de suarer, Of New York, are
stopping at Wormleys.
H. a. MORSE and son, Of Canton Mass; Y b.
Kerr Pittsburgi WN Alden and wife, New IIamp.
shire; G. b. COmstock, u, S. A. and William A.
COpp, New York, are booked at the Riggs House.
A NUMBER Of politico.socal dinner and supper
parties have recently been given at the Washington
Club restaurant, on New York avenue. Under the
management Of Mr.. John Chamberlain this resort
has really become one of the most popular institu.
tons at the Capital. IL Is patronized by the leading
men Of tho country, as well as foreigners, dlpo'
mats, ana good lNeis generally,
For the first time I'm Ireland, and perhaps In the
Kingdom, TRANSMISSION Of milk into the blood Of a
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15
THE STRUGGLES OF oUrLAwRY.

The reason why the Democracy insist
upon an early repeal of the Federal election
law is obvious. 1t stands in the way of the
practice of intimidation, bull-dozing, and
ballot-box stuffing, which have been inau-
gurated in the South in the interest of the
Democratic party, and to retain that law is
to lessen the chances Of corruptng the elec-
tive franchise with proper punishment
therefor. The Louisville COmier-JOWndl de-
nounces the election law rs an engine of
tyranny and injustice" for the reason that
reputable citizens, as the South counts re-
spectability, are being punished for its open
and palpable violation. This furnishes adj
ditional evidence that the violators of law
and the abettOrs thereof never cultivate a
high respect for restraining enactments.
This law is in the interest Of fair and
honest elections, without which, as a con-
trolling power, republican form of gov
ernment cannot put on health, strength,
yigor, and longevity. The stability of a
republican form Of goyernmentrests largely
upon the purity Of the elective franchise,
for that is really the foundation of power,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

A FEW months ago the members of the
police force had their pay largely reduced
The pay of private was then 800 per
month. After the reduction the pay ranged
from so to 800 per month according to the
term of service, only those few who had
been on the force fifteen years getting 500
1t is now proposed to make another reduc-
tion of Z per cent The last reduction was
made by the District Commissioners, on
the plea of economy, although they imme-
diotely devoted large sum Of money to
support force of mounted police. Another
reduction will he great injustice to of
flcers who have proved themselves faithful
and efficient servants.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

WE learn from Southern exchange that
"old CHRIsTIANcY is as big fraud as
"HAYEs," The proof of this assertion re-
sides in the fact that President HAYES ten
dered an Office to the Senator in question,
who accepted it in the face of the certainty
that his exit from the Senate would be fol-
lowed by the entry into that body of ZACH
CHANDLER. The worst of all this is that il
is true, every word of it. But until oui
Southern brethren can find some more dam.
aging testimony than is hereby presented
we shall decline to believe that either the
President or our new Minister to Peru is q
fraud" If their recent cOnjoint action
proves them to be such, all we have to say
is, Do so some more.' We like that kind
of fraudulent transaction.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

that his nose is ever in state of eruption.
1t was Mr. VOORHEES, who presented the
champion nasal carbuncle, CRoNIN being
dead. Mr.. TuURNrAN's popularity is his
snort. His bugle blast awakens the fright
ened echoes Of the Virginia hills, disturbs
the slumbcrs of the stupid Bladensburgcrs,
and shakes the foundation Of things the
District over. But when he gracefully
waves his bright red bandaua after one Of
these resonant demonstrations, a peace,-be-
still influence pervades his immediate sur
roundings, and all the initiated know that
GABRfEL's trumpet has not yet been brought
into requisition. Remember it is a snort
that Mr.. THURMAN is famous for, not an
eruption.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15
POLITIClfE NOTES.

THE Chicago Tribune calls Sam Tilden "The
power behind the money barrel"
MAN In tho Maine Legislature spoke seventeen
times In one day, and finally said IL members would
talk less they could hope TO adjourn some time or
other lie believes that silence Is golden"
A WESTERN catholic paper having told q story
about General Grants Treatment of General NJ. X
Lawler gallant Irish soldier" that gentleman.
has written letter in which he says: "ln justice to
General Grant, | will state that | served con-
tniuously with him from the beginning of the late
war TO September, 1868 | never knew or heard of
his discriminating against lrishmen or Catholics.
don't think him capable Of snubbing any man on
account of nativity or religion"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

THE Charleston Nelcs and Courier, in re-
ferring to the case of SAM LEE, denounces
him with much bitterness, as might be ex-
pected, and then it says: "The charges
against Democrats will come TO nothing
Of course not, where judge, jury, and wit
nesses are in sympathy with the criminals
1t is the understood duty of the State
courts of South Carolina to exculpate al
Democrats arraigned for oiienses, no matter
how heinous or palpable the guilt. And on
the other hand, they are bound to punish
all Republicans arraigned, no matter how
innocent they may be.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

patient dying from exhaustion was performed Mt
dublin lnfrmary this week by Drs. Mcldon and
MacDonne The patient, IL was decided, had
only few days to live, when the operation was
determined upon aud undertaken. About a pint
of milk was taken fresh and warm from COW md
Immediately injected into the vein Of the patient,
who is now improved In health, Of stronger pulse,
should say and OF greater vitality with evidences
OF Il further length Of lifc,- London Letter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

"a SINGULAR Fatality Among Swine" is,
according to a correspondent of the Charles
ton NGcs, causing much uneasiness among
The people of that locality. This does not
seem to be very startling logical result.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

THE assistant clerk of the Texas House
Of Representatives was found guilty of hav-
ing once taught "nigger' school-or a
school at which colored pupils were taught.
The incendiary wretch was at once " fired
out of his Office
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

Is 1T Democratic to cripple the Govern
ment? If so, then we have Simon Pure
Democratic House of Representatives, for it
is doing all in its power to embarrass the
administration of public affairs and break
down all laws enacted for the purpose of
securing good government. We are in the
midst of revolution. The next step is
armed rebellion over again, with a repeti-
tion of history, its worst page to the front.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15
A Base, Contemplate Creature.
tNaw Nnrk Eypninp Exnracg

The fact that this man was Democrat and has
figured conspicuously In the party in former years,
only makes his conduct more reprehensble. He
was always more noted for the vigor of his lungs
than btans or honor. He has told the world with
his own lips whnt base, contemplate creature he
Is. He goes his way to his own place. Exit Smith
NJ. Weed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

SENATOR BEN HILL, of Georgia. says there is O
bad imitation of the TWEED ring in his State: bad
imitation, wanting the brains and power Of its pro-
totype, but not lacking any of its essential vii
lanies.-WdshingtOn Republican.
When did Senator HILL say that and to
whom Augusta (Ta) Chronicle.
He undoubtedly said it when he was con-
versing on that subject and to the man he
was talking to.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

The Opposition is bolsterng up its fad
ing hopes with stories that one, two, or
three Republican Senators will vote against
the admission of Mr.. CoRBIN to his seat in
the Senate. There is the best authority for
the assertion that these stories are in the
main, barefaced lies
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

GENERAL GARFIELD not only doesn't
want to be candidate for Governor of
Ohio next year, but what is more he will
positively decline to be. He is in his right
place now, and should be kept there until
there is an opening for him at the other end
of the Capitol
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

THE ohio State Journal insists that 1t Is
time to check up on the current joke regard
ing Senator THURMAN and his bandana 1t
adds that his ." nose is not n sugar-tree We
"suyius, whose sap is in q state Of eruption
" The whole year round = all of which goes
TO prove that the 0. s. D. is not acquainted
with the Washington habits of the senior
Buckeye Senator No one has ever charged
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

SENATOR Don CAMERON is being SLAM
dered by the publication of q wild tale that
he intends to vote TO retain M. G. BUTLER
in Senator CoRBIN's seat OF course there
is no truth in it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15
A Little Story.

Galveston cTexas) News (Dem)l
The position of Mr. Tilden may remind one Of an
anecdOte. whats the news ~ asked solitary old
lady of passing stranger. "Well, nothing much.
except that lying and cheating and stealing are still
In vogue" "Oh, they're there, are they7' swell, |
hope they'll stay there and not come into this quiet
neigh hborhood" ,"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

The CoRDIN case presents the strange
aspect of a combination of legal equities
and partisan advantage, all in favor of the
claimant. The Republican Senator who
would vote, under such circumstances, to
keep NJ. c. BUTLER in Senator CoRBIN's
seat would be nothing less than traitor of
the most despicable stripe.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

The indianapolis NcOs thinks that il
GRANT and TILDEN should be the candidates
in 1880, good many people will have to
" take to the woods" Very true but the
number of active workers who have been
banished from the Republican party to syl-
van retreats during the past two years, who
would emerge from their hiding places to
work for GRANT, would more than compen-
safe for those who would take their places.
In fact " the woods are full of them"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

THE Northern Notwithstanding those
of the independent BRAGG kidney-are not
people in the estimation of their South
ern Bourbon brethren. The implacable
Nicksburg Herald announces this as a fact
logically, in the following paragraph:
Before we support any man for United States
Senator from this State we intend to know
whether he belongs to the people he desires To
represent or the Northern Democrats.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

HULL, of Florida, and KING, of Louisi-
ana, are anxious, especially anxious. for the
speedy adoption of the proposed Democratic
repeal of the existing Federal jury laws.
As representative Democrats they imagine
their services would be more acceptable to
the public in Congress than in the peniten-
tiary. But they are mistaken.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

SUPPOSE TILDEN had been duly elected
and inaugurated, what a weak tool of de-
signing and unscrupulous corruptionists we
would now have in the Executive chair.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

THE post casually remarks that ex-Secre-
tary RoBEsoN's 'oiIense was something in
the nature Of willful misappropration
so ofsixty-five millions" The man who could
be gulled into belief of such an outrageous
assertion as this, is almost as much of an
idiot as the one who wrote it. The idea Is
preposterous and impossible; but it is of a
piece with the habitual charges made by
the Opposition against Republican leaders.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

CALL the CoRBTN case, Mr.. Senator'S and
1" sit il OUT
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

Theatre ComIque.
At this variety theatre the attractions offered seem
to have exactly struck the public demand The
olio entertainment is excellent and the drama Is of
the class most acceptable to the hdbHues of this
house; consequently 1t is sure to please
COMMON sense will indicate The certain tendency
of a neglected cold to the Lungs; prevent such q
termination by using Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup for that
cough. Price 25 cents bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

RIsEuP WILLIAM ALLEN; but, don't dis
turb the dead
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

New YORK star.
Tell Tllden to saddle Blackstone" telegraphed
Mr. Marble to the old mans nephew And he did.
But it looks as If Grant were going to be the "man
on horseback"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

New York Trbunc
The great reform combnaton-Tilden and Ad
ams-innoCcnce ON ice
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

a>1sys ARTICLE OF AGREEMENT ENTERED
X" &a&Go HTS &GGGoSsFy 5 Sy %9a Ue OF
clGgrs, OF Havana Island of cuba Of Tue first part,
avenue. under Metropolt'n AIqtc Washington, ID.
c. United states OF America. OF the second part
the covenants hereinafter expressed on the part OF
hepariy OF second part the lariy Of the first part
IGom date hereof in The city or New York, United
manuaolure exclusively for said party uf The ecOnd
part the Ia Coquette' and such other all Havana
hisrcgi,tcrcd trademark ana brands only
Ana further, that they will use none bpt the best
none but Cuban labor 10 the malinnctuTe thereof;
and that they VIII use the same process IN treating
And further thai said Ia Coquetie" aud other
ported Havana cigars oI correspond ng grade weight
aud quality according to The designation thereof upon
during the time of this contract
And further that they will furnish to said party of
month Of sad ia Coqnette or such other brands cI
cigars as shall be dcsgnaed. at lowest mark rates,
less difference between import dues leaf tobacco
mud import duties ON manufactured cigars, whatever
IN consideration Of the foregoing covenants, the
party of the second part covenants and agrees that he
self, not less than ~ % la yoGueite' and other
brands of cigars designated by him, each and ev
ior lowest market rates less difference between i'm
p9rt dues on Leaf tobacco and import duties ON cigars,
sMnhtteVer tat may be; payment TO be made Within
NJ N u,Hs OF acceptance of goods with exchange on
Aud further. that he will sell said cigars wholesale
or retn at regular iobot aud retailers profits CIV
discount for impDt dues, and that ali said cigats shall
bear his proprietary trademark and title LA Co
This agreement to remain in force one year from
nale, subject 70 renewal rrom year to year by mutual
wllnsss , @ our i, onds and seals at the city of New
orA 'Ho ssnsa igia sy %oTs n o5npTSssry l%SRer1Aeos
(slgnedi M. GoLDSTEIN.
ana SsIyeSd Ene A. l. Il Presence Of
o,,,,,,,,,r (sisneD r. PoIIALSKI.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

tSyracnse Journall
Southern advocates of war claims say Bragg is q
good dog, but Holdfhst and Lie Low are better"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

WASHINGTON, FEBRUARY Is, 1879.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

Largest legitimate morning circu-
TdtiOn i7t the District.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15
H. .T.HELM BOLD'S
COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT
BUCEIU.

A SPECIFIC REMEDY for all Diseases OF the
Urinary Organs-N on retention Tnconnence OF
Urine Irritation Inflammation, liberation OF the
Bladder and Kidneys; Stone In the Bladder Graycl
Brlckdust Deposit Brights Disease Milky DIS.
charges and all Diseases OF the Bladder Kidneys
Prostate Gland, whether affecting Male. Female, OF
Child.
FOR WEAKNESS arising from oxcesses dlssi.
patton, attended with some of the following eymp-
toms: Nervous Debility, Loss OF Memory. Indsposi
ilon 70 Exertion or Business Shorness OF Breath,
Trembling. Troubled with Thoughts of Disease,
Dimness OF Vision, Pains In the Rack. Chest and
Head, Rush OF Blood to the Head skin Eruptions
Pale Countenunce. and Dry Skin.
IfTHESE YAiP'T0MS are allowed 10 go on very
frequently Epileptlc Fits and Consum pton follow
When the constitution becomes affected with organic
weak ress II requires the aid of nvlgorating med
cine TO strengthen aud tone up the system, which
HELM BOLD'S BUCIIU does in every case.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15
An USEAI EN1'S.

National Theatre-NIr. Barretts Farewell
marble Hearp and "a New Play"
marble Heart will be presented at the matinee
to-day In response to general desire for a repe-
tition of the performance of "A New Play" which
met with such favor last Wednesday night, that
play has been substituted for "Richard ILL.," to-
night. "A New Play" Is remarkable dramatic
composition, translated from the Spanish for Mr..
Barrett by Mr.. HOwells. II Is founded upon life
behind the scenes In Shakcspeares time and at
Shakespcares theatre. The character of Yorick
rivals any OF the grand creations of the stage with
,nn, wnSm ine public sre 1amiiiar and takes rank
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15
MIRKTED,

BURTON-WAY.-At the residence of Captain W
H. Webse Tuesday evening, February II, 1873 by
Rev. Dr. John lanahan, ltoBERr A. BURTON to FAS
ME s. WAY, Of this city. No cards.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15
Ford's Opera ra-Bouso-Grover's" "Our Board
Ing House,

The concluding presentations of "our Boarding
House" will take place at the matinee this after
noon and this evenings performance. On Monday
evening next the Grover Comedy Combination will
appear In II. X. II. the Prince" and "The Re-
markable History of Lispet"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15
COMEDY or CII'HERS.

Scene from the Latest Partisan Drama.
Drdmdtis pcsonR:-l. S. J. r., Gord Gramorcy.)
2. Reporter of daily paper.
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EOR SALE.

ENoR SALE-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OBJ
n property for sale. JOHN SHERMAN & CO., st.
Cloud Buding. Real estate and loans jySl.iy
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15

DIED.
JACOB.-nied suddenly, on the morning of the 18th
inst, EUGENE JACOB
Notice of funeral hereafter.
EWER.-on the morning OF February IA, 1879, AFTER
lingering illness, CHARLES CARY EVER, aged forty
years.
fatherlnlnw), No 127 Ninth street northwest Sat
urday the 10Th instant, ut two o'clock, and at st.
Johns (P, E) Church, corner Of Sixteenth and ii
streets northwest at three o'clock. Friends and
quaintances respectfully invited to attend. ~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-15
WANTED.
ROOMS FOR RENT.
VERY DESIRABLE ROOMS,

second and third floors handsomely furnished. for
rent with board; e23 Vermont avenue, opposite Ar
llngon Hotel Reductions TO parties making perma.
nent arrangements. Octu
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EOR BENZ,

ENOR RENT-NEW PRESS BRICK FRONT
Il house. l7x5O, three stories high No. 400 Ninth
street northwest, containing nice store room and
good cellar The upper two stories for dwelling; con-
venienuy arranged. Inquire at 40 Ninth street
northwest. janStf
ENOR RENT-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
u property for rent JOHN SHERMAN a Co,
ly3l-ly ST. cloud Building.