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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

which have, in thcsl later and so-called
degenerate days, morked General GRANT os
one of the greatest men of his time. After
discussing these traits, Mr. PATTON wan
ders of into speculative vein, using that
as q basis for theory he builds up re-
garding the kind of man that should be
President. In this discursive way he
further discoses the fact that General
GRANT, the savior of his country, presents
in his characteristics every qualification for
the exercise of civil power that WASHING
TON possessed rs well MS those which
should, in his opinion, be possessed by u
successful and satisfactory Chief Magistrate.
He says:
Rarely brilliant, always prudent with mod
crate power TO open his mouth, but mighty to
keep it shut; reasonably benevolent, but
greatly just--he should bo large, sound, we'll
chosen specimen of the solvent and steadfast
men who hold up the world
This, the unprcjudiced reader will admit,
is life-like photograph of the average idea
or conception in this country of the man
before whom all the nations of the world
have stood uncovered to do him homage.
But among those who know him best 1t Will
not be conceded that his brlliancy is Of
that rare quality alluded to. The truth is
that General GRANT among his friends and
intimates is very interesting conversation
alist and, although he is not public
speaker, nor does he presume to essay the
graces of oratory, his flashes of wit and per-
tinont story are not infrequent in the more
private relations of life. Stolid and indif-
ferent, as he generally appears to be to the
current events of the day, there is phase
of his character which enables him
TO appreciate the ludicrous and the
sentimental rs keenly as any one, and to
express that appreciation in terse and forci-
BILE epigram. Where an ordinary statesman
would have dilated interminably upon the
benefits of true conciliation, he contented
himself with the simple appeal: Let us
have peacew And when the Democracy,
elated with victory began few years ago
to show their rapacity for plunder, he told
the now wel-known story of the hogs with
their feet in the feed-trough. But his sto-
lidity, born in part Of inherent modesty, is
also indicative of quiet self-possession and
an integrity of confidence in himself which
has saved him from surprises and preserved
his mental and political equilibrium through
career that would have aroused the mos
INSCRIPTIONS ambition in the breast of
less conscientious man. He has shown thai
he is both mighty to open his mouth and
mighty to keep it shut.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

and purity united with tho highest degree Of cul-
uvation. Her voCalizution is especially rcmarka.
bic for tho clear and distinct cnunci6tion with
which she renders parts Of the most difficult exc.
cuiion.
The lady's first solo was Mcycrbccrs Robert Tot
qu, J ajmC a piece of extremely difficult and sus-
tained movement, but which was executed in
manner that evinCcd the most careful and consccn-
tos study. In response to the enthusiastic encore
Me Dream Again" was finely sung III conclu-
sion she rendered exquSitely, for her clear nrtcu-
sprighlly ballad entitled Market Day" which she
was Obliged to repeat. Although Miss Comfy was
the great attraction of the evening, the Marine
Band under the efficient direction of Professor
Schncider performed a programme of choice and
vGrlcd selections, aud met with the appreciation
which II always receives from Washington au-
Ufpupp
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06
TAKING THEIR own MEDICINE.

The original bull-dozers of Mississippi
begin to learn by sad experience that revo-
luton devours its own offspring. They are
now reaping of whirlwind that they had
sown in the storm and while we deeply
regret that any portion of our common
country should indicate such reckless dis
regard of law and right, our sympathies do
not become very lively when the vi ctims
are among the inventors. Captain DIXON,
of Yazoo-an account of whose bull doing
we have already given to our readers-al-
though an original bull-dozer of the most
Stalwart type, has been taught in this ex-
perience that he can hold no political views
of his own, independent of the Bourbon
dynasty. The appearance Of q blood-thirsty
mob in his vicinity, with its representatives
debating terms to him in his own house,
surrounded by his family, was persuader
which he could not resist, and hence he
solemnly declared that he would not be n
candidate for Office at the next election
against the regular Democratic nominee.
This array Of force, and this menace of
violence and DEATH not only to himself but
to his family were interposed upon the oc-
casion to break the back of the Indepen-
" dent Movement" in Mississippi by very
summary and effectual process. 1t sue
ceeded, and Captain DIXON now can while
away his time twirling his thumbs IN
listlessness until the farce of an election
shall be enacted.
In this performance, Captain DIXON has
been forced to taste of cup that he had
been helping to mix for years. lie was
among the original bull-dozers, and so con-
spcuous and valuable had his services proved
in that course that he had been distin-
guished above his fellow-murderers by the
presentation of silver plate properly in
scribed. lie had pursued white Republi-
cans, scallawags and niggers with relent-
ess hand, until none of his peers in crime
were more responsible than he for placing
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

THE anything ng-to-beat-GRANT cry ex-
hausted its force in 1872 and 1876. In the
former year it secured his triumphant re-
election, and in the latter it served only to
destroy the Republican party in the South.
Its revival now in view of these facts can
not fail to bring about the same conditions
that existed in '72. The friends of the
General will not seriously object to it, no
matter from what source it may come, nor
how widely it is re-echoed. The libels and
falsehoods with which it is necessarily at
tended are in the nature of indiscreet and
overdone persecution, which always re-
bounds to the advantage of the intended
victim.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

To The Editor of the National Republican,
SIR; Is it true that Secretary Sherman is
going to at once reorganizo his entire depart
ment, saying to those "who are not for us arc
against us2" If such is the fact, and then if
his associates will promptly follow his lead,
success will attend us if he does not, and he
still prefers to exclude Republicans, keeping
in "no party men" and Democrats, think sue
cess more than doubtful. Let them run through
the list of employees of the various Departments.
see how few soldiers, widows aud orphans of
soldiers occupy places, aud then turn aud see
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06
WAR ANNIYERsiRIEs.
Pertinent Extracts from tho Chronology OF
tho Rebellion.



AUGUST 6-Galveston reported captured.
Extra session of Congress closed.
1902.
AUGUST 6-Skirmish at Montevallo, Mo-.
Rebels defeated. The gun,boat Essex attacked
the Rebel iron clad Arkansas near Baton Rouge
aud completely destroyed her. Her absence at
the battle Of Baton Rouge seriously affected
the Rebels. A party from General Burnside's
army destroyed portion of the Virginia Con.
trail Railroad at Frederick Hall Station and a
large quantity of Confederate stores. Skirm-
ishos at Tazewell Tenn; Rebels defeated on
every occasion.
1868.
AUGUST 6-Day Of Thanksgiving ordered by
the President for recent victories. Ship B. Il.
Cutting, with 230 passengers from Liverpool,
was captured in latitude 40 10' longitude
44o 90, by tho Rebel Florida and released under
bonds of $4,000.
1864.
AUGUST 6-Fire was opened upon Fort Gaines,
in Mobile Bay. Wheeler, in command Of the
Rebel cavalry, started away from Atlanta on an
expedition against tho Federal communications
between Marietta and Chattanooga.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

Mr.. TILDEN has received q severe blow
and black eye in the city of New York.
Mayor COOPER had determined upon the re-
moval of Police Commissioner WHEELER
for political reasons, and with the purpose
of recognizing the board in the TILDEN
interest and thus secure an advantage in
the appointment of Inspectors of Election.
A flank movement was started, and an or
der prohibiting the removal of WHEELER
was obtained from Judge VAN BRUNT, and
thus the matter will be deferred until after
the Inspectors shall have been appointed.
This interieres slightly with one of TILDEN's
little games.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

Mr.. JAMES w. CLAYToN's head has been
separated from his official relation in the
office of the Secretary of the Senate by the
guillotine. Mr.. CLAYTON was an experi-
enced and efficient clerk, but he is Re-
publican, and must share the penalty of his
political opinions. Now is good time for
Secretary McCRARY to even up this execu-
tion by displacing Democrat and giving a
Republican place. Mr. CLAYTON would
make capable chief clerk of the War De-
partment
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

OF course JEFF DAVIS is not candidate
for the Senate, and, of course, the Missis-
sippi Democracy would not do such foolish
thing as to elect him to succeed Senator
BRUCE But the Democratic Convention of
Clark County, in that State, indorsed him
for the position, all the same.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06
AMUSElI ENIS.
Thorne,s summer Garden.

Mile Elise Comfy, of New York, who was an
nounced TO appear at Thorne's summer Garden
Monday evening, but was prevented by her failure
to reach the city in time, made her debut before a
Washington audience last evening, when the gar
den was made to assume an almost gala.day ap-
pearance by an unusually large and brilliant as
sembage of its patrons.
Miss Comfy Is a young lady of ilno presence,
possessing u voice Of moro than ordinary strength
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

Despite the warm evenings the patrons of this
resort find comfort at the Summer Garden. and as
consequence the attendance continues good.
The programme offered Is so varied tnat some por.
ton Of II finds favor with everybody. II Is the in
tontion of the management to give an entertain
mont that cannot mil to please. and the large audi
ences assembling nightly is sufficient evidence OF
their SUCCESS in TINT respect.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

THE Peruvian war vessels have taken to
capturing the Chilian cavalry. Secretary
THOMPSON should look into this. 1t will
not do to permit our South American neigh
bors to get ahead of us, even in the horse
marine business
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

GENERAL MILES complains that many
"halEbroed trains" are scattered over the
frontier country selling ammunition to the
hostiles." The prototypes OF these prairie
miscreants may be found in existing political
conditions in the East, The Northern
Doughiace Democracy is engaged in selling
ammunition to the Confederate Brigaders,
and giving aid and comfort to the attempted
revival of State Rights.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

Mississippi under mob rule, enforced by the
murderous rife. Now, tho engine that he
helped to invent has been turned upon him
self, and he is the first born among the
victims of the Democratic juggernaut, for
the reason that he has presumed to think
and act for himself He has been taught
that such independence will not be tolerated
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06
ABOUT GENERAL GRANT.

Mr.. JAMES PARTON in recent long and
interesting sketch of WAsHINdToN--the
immortal GEORGE we mean-discloses the
fact that the Father of His Country was
possessed of many traits similar to those
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

THE Chickasaw Guards is the name of
the crack militia company in Memphis
but all of its members have refugeed in the
face of Yellow Jack. The city does not
suffer from their absence, however, for the
places of these brave soldiers are now filled,
as all the world knows, by a couple of
"nigger" companies.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

Now the disappointed ofIice-seeker in
Louisiana has abandoned his habit of SLAM
dering and lying about the bestower of
patronage and taken to the plan of assas-
sination. Collector BADGER seems to have
been selected as the first intended victim of
this change of policy, and at time, too,
when he was subjected to charges alleged
against him under the old and accustomed
plan.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06
shot-Guns wouldn't Count.
(St. Louis Democrat.

The Yazoo County plan would not succeed In ST.
Louis If applied by Republicans to Democrats. No
Democratic candidate could be scared to withdraw
by anything less formidable than battery of ar.
tillcry, Shotguns wouldn't count
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

The election news from Kentucky is not
very exciting. The only pivotal indica-
tions that.are even derived from the dark
land bloody ground" relate to the prices
of breeding jacks, stations, and Bourbon
whisky
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06
Commendabie Enterprise.


The hard money Democrats of Ohio are ralyng
away from Ewing with commendable enterprise.
The Democratic theory that gold and silver has no
intrinsic value, has been so thoroughly rdiculed
that the intelligent men of the party cannot con-
ceal their disgust at the persistence with which 1t
Is being preached,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

grace may be avoided is to compromise the
debt at fifty per cent, with four per cent
interest This, it will be admitted, is al
most as bad as the original proposition, and
suggests the thought that, at best, the De-
mocracy of Tennessee is determined upon
unfair dealing with the creditors of the
State. But it is all of piece with the pre-
vailing Home Rule policy in the Solid
South.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

THE New York State Democratic Com
mittee will meet at the International
Hotel, Niagara Falls, on Friday of next
week Fitting day and place; hangman's
day, and in the immediate presence Of the
most gigantic water-squirt in the world.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

MORE than one-half of the interest charge
upon the public debt as it stood at the close
of the war has been swept away by pay
ments and refunding of the principal, and
if the Republican party continues in power
the same bright prospects will continue. But
the Democracy must keep hands off.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

THE Mississippi Democrats continue to
disagree, and the result is elimination and
recrmination, during which the fact APP
pears that everything in the way of politi-
cal murders and prescription charged against
them by the Republicans during the past
four or five years is true. When rogues fall
out &C.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

THE trouble in Virginia just now is that
the dominant party in the State Govern
ment is without capable flnanclers, and is
therefore incapable Of rescuing the Com
monwealth from its financial embarrass-
ments. The people, as mass, are honest
enough, and would pay the Stat debt to the
last penny, thereby preserving tho honor
and reputation Of old Virginia against sus-
picion and tarnish but they are without
leaders, Verify the day of craftsmanship
has passed away in the Old Dominion
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06
The Three Jokes.
IBoston Herald. !

The three best jokes of the season, though they
are old will be these:
l. Ben Butler as Democratic candidate asking
Democratic votes after eighteen years abusing that
party.
q Ben Butler as friend OF labor, asking votes
rs such, he being capitalist who pays labor the
lowest wages.
g. Ben Butler as a rcformer, when he has been,
and Is, the representative of the thing to be re-
formed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06
A Heap of Trouble.

[Cincinnat Enquirer, Dem.
With Sunset Cox as their candidate for Coy.
ernor, the anti-Tilden Democrats and Graenbacker
of New York may unite yet and make a stand.
They can hardly hope to carry the State, but they
can give Tilden heap of trouble next year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

THOSE Cincinnati ward-strikers who tes-
tilted that they were paid by both sides to
do political "worll" " in the campaign of
1878 make frst-class witnesses before the
Democratic Congressional Investigating
Committee now in session in that city, But
there is some cause for suspicion that an
attempt has been made by them to infringe
upon the New Orleans patent.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06
Not I'm Many Years.

IttlCdNN'
Not In manyyears has the Republican party OF
the State of New York approached Its annual con-
vention In such excellent form as now. All signs
of dissention In tho ranks have disappeared.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06
"Yon are Mighty Right.n

lBunalo EXpresSI
Advlces from Ohio indicate that the opposition
to Ewing among the hard money Democrats Is be
coming very formidable. Evidently the imitation
demagogues are to have lesson in that State thi
year that they will remember.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06
me Never pesertea His CoIors.

IAllen County tohio) Republican,
Hckenlooper was in five times as many battles
as both Rice and Ewing combined and, what Is
still more TO his credit he has never deserted his
colors.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06
WASHINGTON, AUGUST 6, 1879.

THE Darien Ship Canal project is very
likely to "die borning," and hence will
give this Government no trouble.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06
A Touching Coincidence.

TtFV'T VITUPITfO'I
man named Grant, in Pennsylvania, has
driven his wife crazy. by Il touching coincidence
a gentleman of the same name has very nearly
performed the same operation for the Democratic
party
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06
Painful Rumors.
TClncinnati Commercial. |


We hear painful rumors of the use of intoxicat.
ing beverages in and about the Grand Hotel during
the proceedings of the Congressional Investigation
| Soda water without brandy would seem TO be sufi-
ciently strong for investigating purposes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

THE political gossips have it that Secre-
tary SHERMAN and Senator BLAINE have
entered into combination to "beat
"GRANT" Perhaps they have but if
GRANT does not receive the nomination
next year it will be because the people do
not want him, and not because of any COM
bination for OF against him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

THE blacks of the South fed from politi-
cal persecution; but they are courageous
enough not to flee from the plague.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

ATLANTA (Ga.) constitutional
An entire volume could be written about tho
Hon. Gum Blair's occasional freaks of silence
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

NERVOUSNESS AND INpIdEsTIoN.-These sad Attic
ions, so destructive both to business and pleasure,
arise from a morbid condition of the body, which
Is relieved by an occasional dose of Dr. Bulls Bal
timore Pills Try them, they will do you good.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

THE "strays" are coming back into the
Republican fold up in Maine. Seventy
men, according to the Bangor Wing, of that
city, oil of whom voted the Greenback
ticket last year, have lately rejoined the
straight-out Republican club in the town of
Gardiner And Secretary SHERMAN made
only five speeches in the State.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

TDWTIIIIBVJII IIWWkVyV'T
The Ohio Democrats are losing heart They
ought 10 brace up for their present Orcbodings are
nothing compared with what will ovcrwhelm them
In 1880
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06
Make Your Motion.

ALBANY Journal
VIII you second the motion In neat speech II
we nominate Henri Watterson for the Napoleonic
| lsup
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

TENNESSEE will vote tomorrow on the
question of repudiating her State debt.
The alternative presented by which this dis
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

Largest Legitimate Morning Cir
cuIatiOn in the District.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-08-06

trntored at tho Post.onico ut washington D. G.. rs
sec nd-clnss niatterl
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-21
Domestic Markets

Nrw yopu Oct 2O-Eyening-
So 52S bblsmarket opened heavy ana closed Tagner
more steady with moderate trade sales y, 4oo Dds;
No 2 at SOd5 3O;Superfine Wesern and state 20
as 9O:extra Western and State at . Soa . io;soou
to choice do at 20.97 rs; White Wheat western
extra at OO06 so; fancy do at 6O9o W; ex-
ira Ohio at 00G7 75 extra St. LOUIS AT oo9
7 so; patent Minnesota extra at 25G7 70; choice
to double extra at s0@s 70 hIs low o
at 80; $500 bbls Winter Wheat extra Oo4o -
1900 bbs Minnesota extra at 9OG9 TO- South,
ern four common to fair extra at . O0'd7 90; good
to choice do at 10d9 90. Rye flour is firm at %
as 90 for Superfine. Cornmeal is steady at BOG
8 90 yyheat-receipts 1910 bush; 2G2c pet
ter with fair export and good speculative business;
sales 1872 900 bush, including 1855 900 on spot;
ungraded Spring at 30G91 36ta; No 3 do at l 81
al &c. No 2 do at 374 80; unraded W lnter yea
al 40; No do at l 4614 al ASA Mixed Winter
at 4SN ungraded Amber at ! 419 70; NO 2 90
Sc 900 0 at 46a1 49,. Corn-receipts 219,ds5
bush; 1911sc better and more active; saies ,o9o,
600 bush including 447 900 bush the spot; ungrad-
Disc do adoat; 63 165c for round Yellow; &c for
No 2 White; No 2 for October CPS 06214c closing
at 62Ac; do for November at 62462a2c closing az
receipts 1880 bush; shade irner and fairly active;
sales 10000 bush; 425gc for 70 70 WYE
cd441ac White Western 43!2 149c; White State at
4G46c' including 5000 No 2 for November at
ge sngaE rm TAR to gGqa rm Peni sfsnd q.
orG I at 91hc granulated and powdered 9$s 991a !;
crushed at 95S MOiasses is unchanged
etroie"n 600 bbs United unit d. o az
2ihe! refined at 734. TaIlOw firm; 10000 lbs at
G5sa6Ss. york higher and active $50 bbls mess Tess
on the spot at 10 121 e1o "a $50 for November t
10 25' Beef unchanged Lard higher; 600 ties
OF prime steam OH the spot so; 1900 oct per
at s 55 1900 ties for November at = 4oao e n q.
500 ties do special so; $3.50 tcs for December y
as 57Ia; 500 January at 65@6 70; 500 March
95 $500 year 4oa5 so; city steam guote1n n ~
CSC Cheese is firm; State at 9aI3c; skins at TO
S: Western at S1a (a121ac; SKINS 71a9Sc
Freights to Liverpool dull; Wheat v steam ..