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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01

THERE is great danger of corner" in
Grape. The suggestion has been made that
the Democratic party ought to put it on
and wear it for thirty days on account OF
the loss Of friends sent TO the penitentiary
for stufing ballot-boxes, defrauding elec-
ton returns, interfering with United States
officers in the discharge of their duties, &c
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01

The Democratic majority have about de-
termined to let HOOKER, CHALMERS, and
others have their say in reply to General
BRAGG. To be continually at work devils
ing ways and means to head off discussion
causes too much wear and tear of the aver
age Democratic mind. 1t is understood
therefore, that if there cannot be a morning
hour to-day HOOKER is to have sufficient
time on the army bill to make his speech
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01

THE subscriptions to the per cent. loan
during the month OF January amount to
$l5S,s51 ,150 The calls during the same
period amount to $150000,0OO, which shows
saving of interest of 100000 per annum.
This may be regarded as a reasonably fair
months work in practical economy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01

THE muzzle will probably be removed
from the impetuous HOOKER, CHALMERS,
MILLS, and other Southern flre-eaters in the
House to-day, and they will proceed TO at
tempt to chaw upn General BRACE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01

SEVERAL alleged statements of the facts
regarding Senator CHRIsTIANcYs appoint
ment to Peru have been made, none OF
which have, been correct in every partieu-
lar. The following, however, from the De-
troit Post, printed few duys before the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01

THE Philadelphia Times exclaims through
its tears: "Now for ZACH CHANDLER We
second the molten. Give us another C in
the Senate, right soon. New York has one,
Pennsylvania one, Wisconsin one; and now
give us one from Michigan
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01
odd-Fellows, Hail-The Midcets

The NIidgets' stay In this city will positively ter.
inmate with this evenings exhibition. In order 10
afford the most opportunities of visiting the Mdg
cts upon their last day In Washington three exit
bitions have been arranged by the management
The first will take place at ten o'clock this morning
and the second and third at two O'clock this after.
noon and seven o'clock this evening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01
These Grayback Never Liked Him.
rlntrnit poef l

The Washington PDsi Tramp, says the election
u Logan to the Senate is a blightng disgrace. In
he days of the rebellion John A. Logan was as
igncd to the command Of the legions who went
lown South to visit the grayback fellows of the
Tramp. and these graybacks never liked him
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01

Mr.. COLUMBUS ALEXANDER is now fight
ing the HUTTON duel in the grand jury
room of this District. 1t is not at all prob
able that anybody will bo hurt by the en-
counter in that locality.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01
They Had Better be Careful.
louisville Commercially

Some reckless Democratic editors are insinuatne
that st. Martin Is liar like Anderson. They had
better be careful. 81. Martin has killed his man
and neatly caned three others and he peremptorily
notified General Butler not 10 call him d liar out
side the committee room,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01

Harrisburg Telegraph
Potters first attempt to look Into the olpher.dls-
patch business was q balk, showing that he began
his work contemplating q trick
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01
USElIE ENT'S.


The female minstrels classical tableaux Parkers
canine circus the Andalusian ballet, Miss Annie
Boyd's serocomic singing (deservedly rated as the
cream of modern vocal ehorisl and Gilmore Bufd Is
Great Jubilee" Will appear among the seductive
attractions of the Comique for the last time this
evening
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01
Tho New keystone State.

st, louis Star (Deml
Nothing new IS accessible concerning the politl.
cal situation In Ohio. but II is generally conceded
that as Ohio goes in october, 1879, so win the Union
90 in NOYembrr. 1850.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01
National re-Chanfrau-"T The Octo


Mr.. Chanfrau will give his splendid impersona
ton of Salem Scuddcr IN Bouclcaults play of "ThS
octoroon" at the matinee this afternoon and will
close his present engagement at the National with
the same performance this evening The remain
ing characters will be presented by the leadin9
verify flanagan, Rain1orth and Dennis, Mrs. Ger
mol Miss Detehon, and Miss Booth.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01

THERE is great difference between the re-
ccptions rendered MATT CARPENTER when he
visits Washington rs q GRANT Senator-elect
aud when he visits the place as the attorney
of the Democratic party to denouuce the theft
OF the Presidency for fec.-Bdtimore Gazette.
Yes, there is a great difference. When
he comes here Us Senator of noble young
State he comes with the surroundings and
characteristics of patriotism and statesman
ship which command public respect aud
honor When he visits Washington as an
attorney for the Democratic party he comes
in the line of profession which calls him
to become familiar with criminals, and for
a fee, to save the guilty, if possible, from
condign punishment. We admire and
honor his coming as Senator in Congress,
while we indulge and forgive his coming
when he is retained by crime to shield it
from punishment through the subtleties of
the law and the agencies of professional
tact. Does not the Gazette discern the diff
ference? If not it should turn its atten-
ton to the work of producing that promised
list of Republican plunderers and default
ers. January has gone and it has forfeited
| its pledge. Is that honorable?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01

THE Democrats of Florida are moving for
q new State constitution with which to re-
place the sO-called " Radical monstrosity" "
under which her people now live. There
are some provisions in that document which
would appear monstrous TO the average
modern politician; but as they are princi.
pally confined to the bestowal of unlimited
patronage upon the Governor, it is strange
indeed that the Democrats arc dissatisfied
with them. The explanation probably is
that Governor DREW has failed to confer
Offices upon all Of the machine politicians
i'll the several counties-those active Dem.
ocrats, we mean, who rode speCkled stations
and electioneered for the Old Miller" on
county court days in the last campaign.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01

THE Okolona (Miss.) Southern States is
about as belligerent and defiant as they
make them. 1t declares that the South
defies GRANT and the vicious vulgarians
" who prop him up" and proceeds to re-
mark: "The South has recovered the right
" of home rule, and she proposes to keep it
henceforth and forever-GRANT or no
GRANT-and the sooner the half-beasts OF
Puritania learn this little lesson by heart
the better II will be for their temporary
welfare. The South was helpless and
hopeless at the close Of our magnificent
struggle for liberty and the heayen-Or.
dained system of human labor, but the
hour of our prostration is passed, and
GRANT, with all his mudsill millions, has
no terrors for u.s." Whew! We don't sec
how the GRANT movement can boom mucl
after that explosion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01
Has Once Moro Slipped Out.

New York Trbunel
That dreadful Zach Chandler has been "driven
Into a corner once more, and has once more
slipped out and left the Democracy there.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01

when he comes to Washington, as we hope
and believe he soon will, freshly crowned
with the laurels of deserved victory, we be-
speak for him q reception the like of which
has never before hccn witnessed in this city
Of remarkable political sensations.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01
A Noble scheme.


on the ith Of March next Ben Butler retres 10
private life. Now, why would II not be the proper
Thing to make the ith Of March national holiday
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01

AND JOHN telegmphed to MATTHEW the
other day in the following letters and
words, 10 wit:
"Shake!
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01
BOARDING..

ROARDlNG.-FOR RENT, WITH FIRST GLASS
- table board, one south Room, mic Aly furnished,
at go New York avenue northwest. jan27-6lt
nNE LARGE PLEASANT, FURNISHED ROOM
~ south mont, with board at 500 street north
west, In25dte
17S PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NORTH
W west-Elrst-class Board. with lnrge, airy
Rooms from y TO so per week; transient $3.50 per
day baths and gas. MRS. q. a. HOWARD.
No connection With The RotUdId House
les ly
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01

80 acceptaby aud In such short time imme'
diateiy succeeding It's creation. Notable among
the representations Of "Pinnforo was that of last
Wednesday evening Mt Ford's Opera. House by
amateurs of this city The character Of that per.
ormance was of unquostonable excellence, ana
the result rcdounded TO the fame of the work, the
Wing and much needed relief OF the object for
which IL was given, namely, the Central FREQ DIS
pcuSary of this city, In order to render inrther
aid to so deserving an institution "Plnafore' Will
he repeated this evening by the same artists ana
ut the same place. We cordially comnend the
entertainment and its object to the most liberal
patronage of our citizens.
IT general belief that there is no remedy for
Consumption, and possibly, in some cases the as.
sertion may bc correct. We know, however. OF
many cures made by DR.. Bulls Cough syrup, ana
will guarantee positive relief to the sufferer In
every instance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01
LOST AND FOUND.

GTE REWARD.-STOLEN FROM THE uN-
W ~ dersgned on the 10Th instant, gold hunt
ingcaae stem'w lndnr repeater stop Watch, Mono
gram q. W. O. one side ofihe easel the other slo
plain; tile chuin of heavy, short links, nnd large
ioekei with monogram In raised letters The abOYe
rewnrd will paid tor the return OF these articles and
questions asked e. w: CLAhh,
jan2O u ltiss5 nOuae.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01

nomination was confirmed, may he accepted
rs authoritative;
Last summer Senator CuRIsTGANcY formally
applied 10 the President for the appointment
as Minister to Mexico, but his application was
not favorably considered because the complica-
tions with the DiNz government made IL ueces-
sary that Minister FOSTER, who was familiar
by long experience with Mexican affairs should
be retained. About four weeks ago an appli-
cation was made by the Michigan delegation,
In Judge CHRlsrfANCY's behalf for any for
cign appointment of dignity bcntting his
political and judicial position II being his dc.
sire to try the effect of a foreign and tropical
climate upon his health. At the request Of
the Senator the matter was regarded c0niidon-
tial until some official announcement should
be made but the wide publication relieves the
injunctions of secrecy, aud it can now be stated
that the President has rendered Judge CHRIS
T1ANCY the Peruvian mission, the salary OF
which Is $4,000 year, and Judge CHRIS
TIANCY has accepted. His nomination will
be sent to the Senate this week, probably
! Thursday aud Senator FERRY will move its
confirmation without reference to a committee.
As soon as confirmed Judge CHRIsrIANCY's
resignation Of his seat in the Senate, which is
supposed to be already in the hands of the Gov.
ernor of Michigan. will be made public aud
the formal proceedings relative to the election
Of his successor will be instituted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01
Rooms FOR RENT.
FOR SALE.

ENOR RENT LOW. OR SALE ON EASY TERMS
A. A new pressed brick front House. street, be-
tween sixth and seventh northeast; hail. bath room
water, gas and grained throughout. Apply at SpcerB
butter STORE Ninth and IL streets northwest. teE6tt
nor SALE OR RENT-HANDSOME EIGHT
Il room House, 1929 Connecticut avenue, above Z
street circle; large lot to alley IN IL for rent
will sell 1t very cheap. JAMES HENNING, 1893
Nineteenth street northwest iel4N
A FIRST. GLASS CIGAR STORE; BEST IOCA
"A ton IN city good trade established; satisfactory
reasons for selling. Address so Il street northwest
Must be sold this'week. jan3l-2t
ENOR SALE-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
T. property for sale. JOHN SH HERMAN IL CO., 81.
Cloud funding. Real estate and loans. ly3l.ly
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01
FOR RENT.

I'oR RENT-TwO HOUSES, NOS. 3l6 AND 3iS
Il street northeast. The houses contain and
rooms respectively beside bathrooms. They arO
furnished with waite. and gas, and have been newly
painted and kalsomined. Each house has n good
cellar with concrete floor Inquire of LEWIS n.
DOUGLASS, MarshaFs Oniee City Hall. Jan27-0t4
lNOR RENT-NEW PRESS BRICK FRONT
IL house, 7xSO, three stories high No. i9G Ninth
street northwest, containing nice store room and
good cellar. The upper two stories for dwelling; con-
VeDienuy arranged Inquire at ~ Nlnth street
northwest. jaRStf
H. property for rent JOHN SHERMAN II Co,
jy3l-fy ST. Cloud Building.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01
surERrLuous lags tle HON. porrAn!

WASHINGTON, FEBRUARY /, 1879.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-01

WJANTED-BY A NORTHERN LADY. A PLACE
w In private family, TO do plain sewing and as
slst in house work. Can give good refer, noes. call
or address at No. 100 Third street southeas Capitol
HILL jan30 3tH
VNANTED--AT THIS OFFICE, COPIES OF THE
w NATIONAL REPUBLICAN of July 81, 1873 for
which a liberal price will be paid. ianl6u
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-03-27
An Old-TIme CensplracY.

Sixty years ago there was dragged
into the light of London afternoon q
woe-begone and squalid lot OF men,
known in history ever since as the Cato
street conspirators. They had formed.
after o series of deliberations In the
lowest of pothouees In different parts Of
the British metropolis, plot to assassi-
nate at one fell swoop the whole of his
maiesty's ministers, whose heads, sew.
cred from their bodies, were to be
brought away in O sack provided for the
purpose. The 23d of February was
fixed for the accomplishment OF this
terrible crime, as ID was known all over
London that on that day dinner, at
which all the cabinet officers were TO be
present, WAS to be given at Lord Har-
rowby's house in Grosvenor square.
The leader Of this band OF assassins was
Arthur Thistlewood, who was the son of
q substantial farmer in Lincolnshire,
and had borne the kings commission
both in a militia and line regiment.
But he was an inveterate gambler, and
soon got rid not only of bis own but his
wife's fortune. He was dismissed the
service and imprisoned for six msnths
for sending a challenge 10 Q superior
officer. The conspirators hired "loft :"
in Cato street, just of Edgware road,
where they assembled that day to await
The signal. After they had murdered
the ministers, they we're to scatter
hand grenada 90 about the street, set fire
to the Bank OF England and the cavalry
barracks, and see what followed. For.
tunately, however, the ministers got
xunxI nj ka - 4
his gang, and the banquet was postpon-
ed; but the Archbishop of York, who
lived next door to Lord Harrowby, hap
pening to have dinner-party that self
same evening, one of the conspiratoTs on
guard, seeing the carriages roll toward
the mansion, hastened TO give the signal.
He was closely followed by a party Of
the foot guards, under the COM
mand of Lord Frederick Fitzclarence,
and by detachment OF the household
brigade, under Lord William Lennox,
who is, by the way, the only surviving
participant OF that day. The conspira-
tors, all save one, we're captured, and
numbered nine persons. The leader
alone escaped. When the officers we're
swarming up the ladder leading to the
roof, ThiBtlewood ran sword through
the heart of one OF them, jumped from
q window, and gof away; but the next
day he was captured in bed by Bow
street runner. who thus gained reward
II s., ,0c0. These conspirators we're the
last prisoners confined in the Tower of
London. Each and every one of them
vas soon after beheaded; but to this
day no one has ever discovered the
identity Of the "man In the mask, >" who,
in the absence Of the regular hangman
he declined 10 perform the task Of
deeapitation--cut of the heads OF the
straugled corpscs.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-03-27

Edward Eggleston, writing in SoTib-
ner Of "Some Western Schoolmasters, -
tells this RnecdOte:
"While the good Presbyterian min
lister was teaching in our village, he was
waked mp one winter morning by poor
bound boy, who had ridden farm horse
many miles to get the master 10 show
him how 10 do sum that had puz
zled him. The fellow was trying 10
educate himself, but was required TO be
back at home in time to begin his days
work as usual The good master, chat
ing his hands 10 keep them warm, sat
down by the boy and expounded the
sum to him 10 that he u stood IL.
Then the poor boy Strengthened himself
up and, thrusting his hard hand into
the pocket Of his blue jeans trousers,
pulled out q quarter of q dollar, ex-
planning, with n blush, that IL was all
be could pay, for IL was all he had. OF
course the master made him put II back,
and told him to come whenever he
wanted any help. / remember the
huskiness Of the minister's voice when
he told US about Il in school that morn
ing. When recall how eagerly the
people sought for opportunities of edu-
cation. am not surprised to hear that
Indiana, of all the States, has to-day
ono of the largest, II not the largest,
school fund"
Later on, speaking of Mrs. Dumont,
famous teacher of her time, Mr.. Eg-
gleston says:
"I can see the wonderful old lady
nov, - she was then, with her cape
pinned avry. rocking her splint- bottom
chair nervoualy while she talked. Full
of all manner OF knowledge. gifted with
something very like eloquence in speech,
abounding in affection for her pupils
and enthusiasm in teaching. abe moved
US strangely. Being infatuated with
her, we became fanatic in our pursuit of
knowledge, 70 that the school hours
were not long enough, aId We had .
'lyceum in the evening for reading
compositions, and club for The study
of history. II = recitation became very
interesting, the entire sch,lil would
sometimes be drawn into the olscussion
of the subject; ell other lessons went to
the wall, books of reference were
brought ont OF her library, hours we're
consumed, and many time thr school
session was prolonged until darkness
forced us reluctantly 10 adjourn.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-03-27
Terrible Tragedy In Farmers Family

The MorrtstotDn (Tenn.) Dfspatoh
says: The small country town of
Sneadville, Hancock county, near here
and away from railroad communication.
has witnessed tragedy that exhibits q
curious phase of justice. About eight
miles from the village there lived few
weeks ago family of well-to-do farmers,
called the Eppersons. The family con.
sisted OF the father. mother, four sons
and two daughters. The father was q
good man, but was occasionally under
the influence of drink. At such times
he was dangerous, surly and unmanage-
able. There had been some talk about
the relations of the man and his wife.
but II was generally believed that there
was nothing serious between them.
A short time since Epperson came
home one day under the influence of
liquor, and at once began to quarrel
with his wife. In few moments they
came to blows, and he was beating her
very severely. At this iuncture Joe,
one of the sons, ran in, and seeing the
state of things, went to the protection
OF his mother. He was a deformed man.
having been born with only one arm.
AS he interfered in the fight the father
turned from his wife and attacked Joe
savagely, declaring he would kill him.
Being hard pressed, Joe whipped ont q
knife and commenced cutting his father.
In few minutes the old man fell TO
the floor. IN the meantime his elder
brother had entered the room, and see
ing Joe engaged in a deadly conflict
with his father, determined to take his
fathers part. He, therefore, ldrew his
pistol, and leveled il ut his brother.
Before he could fire his mother ran be-
tween Joe and the pistol, and received
the ball in her breast. The son fired
again, and this time struck his sister in
the knee; and once again, this time
giving boy brother fesh wound.
The fracas WINS stopped here by the
condition OF the father and mother. In
a short time the mother died. having
been shot by her eldest son. Before
dying, she begged that her slayer should
not be prosecuted, rs he had killed her
unintentionally, and she did not blame
him for interfering for his father. The
father died also. having been killed by
his second con. 1t Is said that before
he died he also forgave his slayer, say.
ing that the son was right TO take the
part OF his mother. The sister, who had
been shot in the knee by her eldest
brother. died also.
OF course the terrible tragedy created
intense excitement, even in this COM
paratyely lawleas county. A sort OF
preliminary trial OF the men was had,
and they were acquitted OF any blame
in the matter. The son who killed his
father was held 10 have acted purely in
self-defense, and the son that killed his
mother and sister was held to have done
30 accidentally, while interfering TO pre-
vent the commission Of an unlawful act
They were therefore put at liberty and
have been at large ever since.
1t is doubtful il the matter will ever
come into court again. The Sons ex-
press great sorrow over the affair, but
are known to be pretty desperate char
acters.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-03-27
Humming.BfFdg

As an illustration of the luxuriant d
velopment OF tropical nature, and the
changes and varieties consequent upon
natural selection, Mr.. Wallace gives :
detailed account of the family of the
humming- birds. These beautiful little
creatures are found only in America.
and are almost eIelusively confined 70
the tropical zone. There are 100 differ
ent species. the largest about the siEe
Of a swallow, and the smallest scarcely
larger than . humbIe-bee. They live
upon honey, which they extract from
flowers. but require also \ certain pro-
portion Of insect food. In Juan Per
nandez, the humming- birds, which be.
long TO a Chilian species, form : very
good illustration in the changes through
which they have passed, Of variation
and natural selection, the factors in these
changes being abundance Of food, and
freedom from the competition OF any
rival species.
The tongue OF the humming- bird d
tubular and retractile il In very long,
and is capable of being extended far be-
yond the beak, and rapidly drawn bAck.
so as to suck up honey from the nee
taries Of flowers and capture small in
sectA. Seen in It, familiar hsunts poised
on rapid wing in the vivid sunlight. The
humming- bird CLEANS like jewel with
the iridescent hues Of the amethyst. The
ruby and the sapphire but like the
parrots Of its native forests, the basis of
its brilliant coloring il green. not :
soft. silky green. such o. adorns the
uarrusse uaek and breaet hYs a h~t1hs
dazzling metallic hue. which seems 10
reflect every varying gleam Of the sum-
shine.
The fight Of these little creatures is
inconceivably rapid. "The bird, e Mr.
Wallace says, "may be said 10 live in
the air--an element in which IL performs
every kind Of evolution with the great.
eat ease, frequently rising perpendica-
larry, flying backward, promoting OF
dancing of, n Il we're. from place 70
place, or from one part Of . tree 10 sn-
other, sometimes descending, 81 others
ascending"