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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

WE have received communication from
Mr.. II. w. JAMES, which is unavodabIy
crowded out under the pressure of other
matter of public interest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

The Republicans have never failed to
elect as Speakers Of the House men who
were representatives Of the dominant ideas
in its control-extremists who were the
acknowledged exponents at the time of
their election of It's dominating influences,
They never hesitaled to do this as the
names of Speakers BANKS, PENNINGTON,
GROW, CoLFAX, and BLAINE will attest.
This fact stands out, in bold contrast with
the shunling and cringng hesitation of the
Democracy during the past two weeks
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

AND those Grecnbackers, the tenacious
balance OF power, where are they? One of
them may yet he appointed TO a committee
clerkship.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

Now THE point is made Ivy our Demo-
cratic neighbor that when the Republicans
had the power to elect a clerk they did not
nominate Mr. RATNEY, forgetting or not
knowing that Mr.. RAINEY was in Congress
when they had that power and could not be
Clerk of the House. 1t has no doubt for
gotten also that Mr. RAINEY's rare clerical
abilities were never fully developed until
he saved the credit of Democratic Com
mittee on Enrolled Bills by doing the work
of three or four drunken Democratic mem
bcrs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

WASH MCLEAN, of Ohio, is now charac-
terized as the energetic high priest of West
ern imitation. If attached to a band he
would no doubt be regarded us a wind in
strument.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19
WASHINGTON. MARCH 10, 1879.

SAM Cox was not forgotten by his friend
during the late contest for Speaker; and
that is his last little Joke.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

Mr., LAY, of Missouri, is so earnest u
Democrat as TO be willing to risk health and
lifo in the service of his party. He arose
from his sick couch to obey the behests of
King Caucus and enjoy the sweet privilege
OF participation in the distribution of parti-
san spoils. For this sacrifice Mr. LAYS re-
ward resides in the selfgratifcation which
is only known to second-rate political mar
tyrs. Besides this his name will appear at
the tail-end OF the Democratic membership
Of some insignificant and obscure commit
tee. For this is he Bourbon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

FALsrAFF's men in buckram did not dis
appear with more facility than the Green
hackers when called upon TO muster in Con-
gress under their distinctive banner. More
lisSOlyinp views
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

wherein the sole endeavor of the majority
of that party has been to eyade direct and
frank exposition in the election of Speaker
of their real partisan designs and inspiro-
tions.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19
The French Proverb Hath 1t.

After ALL II may be Hayes In 1850. Strange things
have a way Of happening IN this world ut Is only
the unexpected that always occurs" the French
proycrb hath It,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19
National Then,re-Robson and Crane.

The impersonaton Of the two Dromtos by Messis.
Robson and Crane Is a remarkable piece of acting
In the presentation Of The Comedy of Errors
these two gentlemen are supported by company
l. assigned 10 an actor who does it thorough jus
Iipp.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

Mr. Jefferson is announced to appear at Me M
tional next week. and there Is no doGb, that he Will
receive hearty welcome. lie has been ruStlcGt-
ing on his plantation, near New Orleans, and Will
come to us fresh as the green bay tree,
KEEP 1t in the house and II will save you maly
an anxious moment during the changes Of season
and weather We refer to DIR. Bulls Cough Symp,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

ROBERTSON -WATSON.-On March is i.;G n
the rrsidcnCe OF the bride, by Rev. l. l.. Townsend
Mr. ALFRED p. RoBFRrsON and Ms, EMMA LWAT
SON, both Of this city,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

THE pitting of Captain SHERWOOD, Re-
publican candidate for Postmaster Of the
House, against the Bourbon nominee for the
same place was characteristic illustration
of the pending political situation. SHER-
WOOD, a one-legged Union soldier, hobbies
back TO his home in Michigan, rejected by
the Democrats, and supported in his claims
for Office by Republicans only, while Con-
federate hale and hearty aud sound in limb
and body, is safely ensconsed in fat Office
at the National Capitol. This is among the
lessons ofthc period; Unionists to the rear; ;
Conederates TO the front.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

New York Tribune.
Randall denies Tden In public and dimes with
him IN prlvate-an able straddlc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19
IlIEIJ.

GILBERr'-March Is, EDWARD H. GiLBkRr,
youngest son OF j. a. Nnd the late Horatio y. Gilbert,
aged ~ years.
Funeral from his late residence, lOj West street
Georgetown, On Thursday, March 90 Rt y. IN. Tt
SCHEIFLFY. - Tuesday, March IS, 1879 JACoB
SCuEIFLEY, In the seth year Of his age.
The remains will be taken to Montgomery County
Pa Or intcnnent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

THE nomination of General GARFIELD for
the Speakership by the Republicans oc-
CURED in the natural course of events, for it
was compliment that could only be be-
slowed upon the acknowledged leader of
the minority party, and this General GAR
FIELD is now most emphaticalIy recognized
TO be. But it was also nomination that
reflected credit upOn the party itself for it
was an Endorsement of the progressive I'M
pulses and thorough adherence to principle
for which he is noted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

BLACKBURN had the manhood and cour-
age to come down gracefully. 1t is not the
first time, nor will it be the last, that he has
yielded TO the mandates of that sneaking
intriguer the Cipher Ogre of Gramercy Park.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

WHERE are the managers of the reception
to WADE HAMPTON? He will be hobbling
along this way in due time, and if his adj
mirers are not on the alert, will slip into the
Senate without giving them an opportunity
to display their mudsill alteration Of his
qualities as statesman and a patriot
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

THEY are trying to make it appear down
South that General BRAGG has threatened
to go over to the Republican party and
make common cause with those Internal
Radicals. This will be news to BRAGG !;
but he is bound to believe it. The Norfolk
Jfigiaidn says it is so, and that settles it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

TfLDEN's smutty iinger-marks are to be
seen all through the record Of SAM RAN
pALLs late campaign. They are as plain
as tue noon-day sun, for the work of aiding
RANDALL, done by the Gramercy Park
gang, was performed without the accus.
toned resort TO cipher disguises.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

OUR dark horse in the speakership cam
paign just closed has been relegated to the
Opaque regions past political possibilities.
But Mr.. CARLISLE will ever cherish the
distinction of having been THE NATIONAL
REPUBLICANS tenebrious equine in that
contest as the sweetest souvenir of his pub
lie record.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19
NO CANvASSERS EMPLOYED.

Don't pay for the pleasure OF having your door-beli
ringing all day by sewing machine canyatsers
Come to the Office and ret all the benefits. We sell
all kinds. But when you examine the
NEW "wHITE" and NEW HOME SEWING MA.
CHIMES,
you will take 10 other.
All machines bought OF US are guaranteed and sub
Ject TO exchange for any other In Thirty days.
RENTING .AND REPAIRING a SPECIALITY.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

nCs5lSs NOTICE-TIIE ANNUAL MEETING OP
~ the members of the Mutual Fire Insurance
Company OF the District OF Columbia, for the election
OF seven managers to the ensu ng year VIII be
held ni the oilice OF the company, on MONDAY, the
4th day of April, 1870 Polls open from Ooclock u,
J. WESLEY BoTELER,
mn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

THE arrival OF General JOE JOHNSTON on
Monday instantly restored discipline in the
ranks of the Coniederates in and around the
National Capitol. The Confederate Briga-
diers fell into ranks as of old, and went into
the Speakership contest under his command
i'll gallant style; and they would have won
the victory if lie had had few more hours
in which 10 perfect his plans.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

n>Ssys NATIONAL MEDICAL CoLI.Eq E.--rHE
k=SS annual commencement Will be held In Lin
coin Hall on THURSDAY, March %, at p, m.
Doors open nt The address TO the graduates will bo
delivered by Professor J. Ford Thompson. NJ. ID.
Naledictory by MIR. Is. q. Pool. ...
mchiS W A. t. 4. KING, NJ. D., Dean
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19
~,BD OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE IN
- SIfRANCE COMPANY,

WAsHiHUToN, ID. G., March 4, 1872.
The Board having been advised by counsel thni the
annual meeting held the 20lh OF January last and
Thereafter and the proceedings therea were Illegal
una void aud that II Is competent for the Board now
To order the annual meeting to be held pursuance
of the charter aud bylaws and the interests OF the
company requiring under existing circumstances
that the fullest opportunity should be afforded for tho
expression OF the sense Of the policy holders, IL
sary notice by advertisement In Mt least two newspa
pers In the city Of Washington to he published three
times week lOr five weeks and on the day VI meet
ing, that the annual meeting OF the company will be
held on MONDAY, The iith Of April next. Mt iha
managers will take place. between the hours OF y
j. WESLEY DoTELER.
marjWjw Secretary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19
r a N IT, s I
FOR RENT.
FOR SALE.

JNOR shLE-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
II property for sale JOHN SHERMAN & CO., 81.
Cloud luilding. Real estate and loans, iyjl,ly
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

THERE was MILLS CDem.) of Texas,
aud (Dem.) L. JOHN ELLIS of Louisiana,
and SAM Cox (Tramp), besides others
too numerous or insignificant to mention,
e'-swore they would never vote for RAN
DALI for Speaker no matter how many
times lie might be nominated. But they
swore upon the Democratic political bible,
and such oaths like RIPS last drink, don't
count.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

o-MoRRow the Senate will complete its
organization by chosing its elective officers.
Among them will be chaplain. For this
place the well-known blind preacher, MIL
BURN, is n candidate; but it is irreverently
suggested that he will not do For the
next two years the duties of chaplain in
that body will be very onerous, and their
faithful performance will demand the ex-
ortiOn OF q man who is wide-awake-oue
with his eyes open all the while
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19
FOR RENT.

TNOR RENT-NEW PRESS BRICK FRONT
Il house, l7x5O, three stories high, No. 423 Ninth
street northwest, containing nice store aud
good cellar The upper Two stories for dwelling CON
Nenienlly arranged. Inquire at ~ Ninth street
northwest. lanStt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

"TnE great 'prerogatige of the presideDt'
is what the Stalwarts are calling the veto
power. The great prerogative of the people is
the right to govern the country after their
own iashion.-P0si.
If this Government were Democratic
mob, instead of an organization based upon
the Constitution and laws, then there might
he some point in the logic of our cotem-
porary. As it is, the above is the mere
vaporing of disordered mind. In 1861 y
portion of the people undertook to exer-
else the right TO govern the country after
o. their own fashion," but they ran against
something aud got hurt. Some people
never learn anything by experience.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

THE Democratic organ here emulates
JEREMIAH in its lamentations. After lend
ing its best efforts to secure the defeat of
Nj. BLACKBURN, it now, with heart bowed
down, eXclaims:
The best opportunity that the Democratic
party has yet been afforded Of proving TO the
country that the South is as thoroughly loyal
as the North or West, aud as unselfshly de-
voted to the Union rs any other section. was
thrown away last night by the defeat of Mr..
BLACKBURN.
This Is sad but the fact that the Demo-
Gratis, enjoying the free and unrestricted
opportunity Of proving to the country that
the South is as thoroughly loyal as the
North and West and failing to avail
themselves of that opportunity, argues
strongly that they were not very certain on
that point, and concluded that it was not
safe to hazard the experiment.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

The Chicago T,iJuue credits tho Washington
post with being the national organ of the Dem
ocratic party This is about as bad as credit
ing The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN of Washing.
ton with being the organ Of President Hayes
Toledo Commercial.
THIS habit OF crediting" newspapers
with being the organs of this man or that
party is growing one, and in the instance
above quoted it is not altogether inappro-
priately applied The local Democratic Or
gan here in Washington is nothing at all,
not even a newspaper, if it is not a reflex Of
the general skullduggery and especial se-
dition of the Bourbons in Congress assem-
bled. As for the President and THE Ma
TIoNAL REPUBLICAN, we have only to say
that we are reioiced on occasion to reflect
his views through these columns when they
meet with our Stalwart concurrence. But
such occasions are not frequent, the very
opposite thereof being The general rule, for
the reason that the President IS more apt,
under existing circumstances, to follow THE
REPUBLICAN than 1t is to follow him.
RANDALL is the fgure-head of the De-
mocraCy, TO be sure; but lie is far from be-
ing the vicarious personal or physical en-
bodment of that party which elected him
to be Speaker for policy's sake, and because
it was afraid to carry out TO its logical re-
suit the reassertiOn Of Southern power in
the Democratic ranks The real animus of
the Bourbons, TO whose cowardiCe he owes
his election, is evinCed in the following ex-
tract from an editorial in the New Orleans
Times, printed day or two before Congress
met:
They tell us that Mr.. RANDALL has sup.
poTters among the Southern members Ii
there be any such members, wo say that they
are renegades at least in that respect, We
say to these gentlemen that If they support
| RANDALL for the Speakership they will be
| false to their constituents aud TO their breth-
ren of the South. They will bo giving aid
and comfort to the man who symbolizes and
| incarnates the antagonsm TO the South, and
| who is so saturated with the hostility he typl'
| fies that il amounts TO II personal question as
| against any and every Southern measure. III
| they do this thing, the day will come when
they will bitterly repent their error and when
| the CONSTITUENCIES Of every Southern district
| will denounce thom--just as we here pledge
ourselves to denOunCe aud to pursue with de
nnnciation the representative of Louisiana
| who shall be base enough TO bcirlend or pros
| per RANDALL in any plan he ohershes
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-19

ENOR RENT-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
IL property for rent JOHN SlI fRAiAN & CO.,
JY3i-y st. Cloud Building.
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mated that he would 20 into the matter
al more length were the session an open
one and il the hour were not 50 late,
but under the circumstances, he would
content himself with asking for the SEN
ate's decision.
The vote was then taken on the mo
ton for recommittal, and 1t was lost
by seven or eight majority.
The roll being next called on the ques-
lion of confirming the nomination oi
Merritt, the vote resulted-yeas 81,
nays -.
The nomination of S. W. Burt, naval
officer, was then disposed OF by its
confirmation without debate, tho vote
standing 81 to 10.
Mr.. Conkling then subr1itted mo-
ton that the injunction OF secrecy be
removed from the votes.
Mr.. Beck moved to amend that by re-
moving the injunction also from all
that had been said
The amendment was agreed to 10y a
smal majority, but subsequently Mr.,
Morrill, offered as substitute the original
proposition in a different phraseology,
and after much debate and unsuccess-
iul attempt by Mr., Bailey to extend the
order for publicity to the letter OF Gen
Arthur which was read by Mr.. COnk-
ling, the substitute was agreed to, and
the Senate closed its continuous eNecu-
tive session OF nearly seven hours by
adjourning.
An analysis of the vote aud ui the
pairs ON General Merritt's nomination
shows that "a Democrats and l3 lepuh-
icans favored the confirmation and %
Republicans and I Democrats were OPP
posed to it. One Independent Davis,
lll.l voted against the cOnfrma-
ton. Four Democrats who
were present Tefrained from
voting and one Democrat va, absent
withOuta pair.
The following telegram was received
to-day, and is understood to have been
brought to the attention ut many Scna-
tors during the executive session:
New YORK, February 3d.
10 Hpn. Ntu,i,y Ndt,hrUs, tadcd SUITS
N,HdtC:
The signatures obtained at Albany
were asked on the grounds that the
efficiency ol Merritt and Burt, the I'M
portanCc uf concord between the Treas
urv department aud the Gus
tom house, and the harmony
Of the Republican partyin New York
demanded the confirmation ol the pres
ent nominees. No signature was asked
nn the prctcucc oi Senator Ccuklings
wishes ON the subject. We had no IN
formation IA to ms wishes. Tho talk
that any one wa, deceived is hosh
lSignrd GEu. II. fusTER,
GEu. ". PALMER.
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TAIMAGE.
The Great Preacher to he In
ycstigatcd.

New IOWE, February 3-The Brook.
lyn Prcshytcry met this afternoon Tor
the purpose oi calling Rev. Dewitt Tai
mage, pastor of tho Brooklyn Taberna.
Gle to account ior wandering from pre-.
scribcd lines oi PrcshyterIanisul, and
thereby brlnslng religion into con
tempt. There was large attend
ancc and the friends ui Talmagc
rallied around him in force. Rev DR..
Crosby SAID lac had consulted with three
members OF the New York Prcsbytery IN
regard to offering the resolutions and
they had cXhorted him to do 50. lie
therefore offered the following.
WHEREAs, Rev. I. DE Witt Talmagc,
Is charged hy common fame with false
hood and deceit, aud with using i'm.
proper methods IN preaching, which
tcud To- bring religion into contempt,
and whereas it is the duty OF the Pres
hytcry to protect the good name of its
members when they are unjustly AS
sailed and Ia subject those who offend
To- proper discipline; therefore
hcUIu,d, That a committee Ol three
ministers aud two elders be appoint.
cd to investigate the nature and cN-
tent ol the common fame referred tu ia
the preamble and report Ia the prcshy-
terry what, IT any, further action spall he
taken.
There was considerable discussion ~
To whether the pastor hal been guilty
ul the charges and whether IT was
worth while to enter into an iny,otIga-
ton
Rev Dr. CuylrT Offered the following:
RsuI,,d, That committee Ui four
oi thc Presbytcry, two ministers aud two
elders, bc appointed to visit the Taber-
naclc PRESBYTERIAN Church and make
careful inquiries in regard to all matters
OF common report IA reference to
Sabbath Worship aud in reference
to the late movement to remove
tho debt on said church, and also that a
committee on inquiry be- appointed To
conduct their interview with the ut.
most irankncss and brotherly kindness,
aud to report to the Prcshytcry at an
early day.
Rev. Dr Talmagc offered resolution
that they 20 into an investigation at
once. His resolution was withdrawn.
d.. Cuylcrs was voted down, and Rev.
Dr. Croshy's adopted.
The Moderator then appointed a. the
Rev, Dr. Crosby, Rev Dr.
Wells, Rev Dr Mcclellan, AMI Elders
Bahcurk aud McDuugal.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsuuNGTuN, II. c., Feb. ).
SEN ATE.

Senator Voorhees,
senator Voorhees, took the oath ui
office to-day under the recent election
to Till the uucxpircd term Of the late
senator Morton.
Transfer:of the Indian Bureau.
MIR McCreerv introduced II bill 10
transfer the office ut Indian affairs from
the Interior to the War Department
lail on the table, To- he called up here
after by Mr. McCreery, who gave notice
that he desired 10 submit some remarks
Commercial Treaty with Mexico,
Mr.. Mathews introduced joint reso-
luton providing iur commercial treaty
with Mexico. Referred.
Epidemic Diseases.
Mr.. Harris from the Select Committee
uu Epidemic Diseases, reported a bill To-
prevent the introduction Ui contagious
or infectious diseases into the United
states, and 10 establish a bureau OF pub
lic health. Ordered printed aud recum-
mitted
Taking the Census.
Mr.. Morrill, gave notice that a. soon
as he could obtain the floor he would
call up the bill to provide for taking the
tenth and subsequent census.
The Senate then, on motion OF Mr.,
Cuuklng, went into executive session,
and when the doors were rcOpencd adj
IuurnCd.
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HEAVY FAILURE.
Sensation Among Wool Mer-
chants.


BOsroS, February 3.-The announce
ment OF the failure of II. G. 4 5. l..
Sayles, of Danville, and :. l.. 4 T. ID.
Sayles, OF Versailles, Connecticut, Gre
ates sensation among the wool mer-
chants of this city. These concerns, in
reality, are one, and have been in exist
enCe for twenty-five years. They were
the largest individual manufacturers Of
wooden goods in the country. Their
mills at Mechanicsyille were the finest
in the State, and run fifteen set Of ma
Chinery. The mills at Danville contained
ten or twelve sets Of machinery, and
these at Versailles fifteen sets, making
All aggregate oi about forty set Oi
machinery, which were employed ex-
clusiyely IN the manufacture OF Cassi-
mere. The product Of the three mills
amounted to one and half or two mil
lion dollars ia value per annum, and
these goods were consigned tn the house
OF Low Harrison n TO, New York. The
capital invested in mill property was
between seven hundred and fifty thous-
and and one million dollars, the entire
village OF Mechanicsyille being own ed
by the firm OF III. q. 4 :. l.. Sayles. The
failure falls heavily upon the wool mer-
chants in this city who were creditors,
two firms to the extent OF $3.50, 200 or
SiOO,O0O. The suspended firm were the
largest purchasers Of wool who came in
tn this market, and scarcely single
house has escaped the blow. 1t
is estimated that three-fourths Of
the loss 10y the failure will fall on Bos-
ton merchants, although it is impossi-
bile To state the extent OF the liabilities
The failure is attributed to depreciation
in the value OF WOODEN goods and ina
bility OF the concerns to obtain aid from
the local banking houses on which they
have formerly relied.