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DEMOCRATIC WICKEDNEss.


The election law, which is an eye-sore to
the Democracy for the reason that it
stands between them and the accomplish
ment of their fraudulent ends Mt the
ballot-bOx, is now made the objective
point Of all effort and attack on the part OF
the majority in Congress, To create a
prejudice against it they are now showing
by documentary proof what every intelli-
gent citizen knew before, that the enforce
ment of the law costs money. So does the
administration Of all law which stands
between the preparation of crime and the
istcrs, otherwise they would be dead.
letter on the statute books, Then why not
base q claim for the repeal of any other
law enacted in the interest of the public well
fare, simply because its enforcement is q
matter of public expense? This Demo-
cratic doctrine of abrogating law for the
reason thatits ministers are rewarded fOr
the service, would with equal prOpriety call
for the repeal of any other law enacted foI
the punishment Of crimes and misde-
meanOrs, because courts, marshals, clerks
iurymen, or any other agencies used iOl
their enforcement, help to swell the volume
of taxation. Every arrest and trial foI
murder, arson, larceny, highway robbie
or any other offense, costs more or less
money, and hence, under Democratic rea-
soning, the laws and the courts and all Their
machinery, together with halls of Justice,
jails, and penitentiaries, should be abol-
ished. No Democrat can justly assume
that the election laws are in any degree
obnoxious to the public welfare, They are
strictly in the interest of honest elections,
They interfere with no principle or prac-
tice of right, and only when wrong
within the limits of its jurisdiction
is attempted does it rise up in judgment
against any man. The statutes relating ia
the honesty of elections is rs harmless as
the Psalms of DAVID until they are wick
edly violated, and then they justly become
terror to eyil-doers If the Democrats
dld not desire to open the ballot-box in our
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

Federal elections to flood of fraud and
corruption they would not have created the
necessity for an extra session of Congress 10
accomplish the repeal Of the law which
stands in their way. The case is too palpa-
BILE to be denied. The motive and the'end
sought are both too apparent to hazard a
denial of them, and hence those who aim
to debauch and corrupt the elective fran
chisc bring forward as a pretext therefor
the plea that the safeguards that stand be-
tween them and the pcrpetraton of these
frauds are an expense to the Government.
The election law is not partisan measure,
but one intended to protect all voters and
all parties in their legitimate rights. If
the Democratic party think they can justify
themselves before the country in an effort
to destroy or weaken the law that stands
between the dearest rights of the citizen
and their violation, and that they can do II
in the face of a heavy aud needless expense
for an extra session, which has been made
necessary simply to accomplish this wicked
end, they greatly mistake public intelli-
gence and sense of honor, and they will be
so taught before they come to the end of
their present unjustifable and wicked cru
SADIE against law, right, and Justice.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

yet every official, from the highest to the
lowest, be a Republican in name and in
fact, one who would work for and rejoice
in the success of the Republican party and
the triumph of its principles. Such a
civil service examination would first deter
mine the politics of the applicant before
looking into his qualifications, as the phys-
cal capacity of the applicant for a place at
West Point is first determined before his
literary requirements are examined into.
Thus honest, competent Republicans would
fill the places, 80 many of which, we regret
to say, are now occupied by Democrats,who
are doing all in their power, personally and
officially, to destroy the party which fur
nishes them the bread they eat.
We commend the utterances of these Sem
ators to the consideration of the Admins
tration.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28
THE NEW MINISTER TO BERLIN.

In the appointment of President ANDREW
ID. WHITE, of Cornell University. TO the
Berlin Mission, eminent ability and qualiii-
cation have been brought TO the diplomatic
service. This much has been assured.
Since the appointment has been announced
speculation has been rife III political circles
rs to what stripe of politician has been in
troduced to the arena by this act of the Ex-
ecutive. He is quoted rs CoNKLING
and anti-CoNKLING, as factions have been
heretofore marked in the State of New
York. Whether this consideration bore
with any weight i'll his selection we neither
Know nor care, for we are among those who
think that all such distinction in that State
should be wiped out, and men in that party
shall be counted only as Republicans, and
that shall be regarded as all-sufficient in
distinguishing the members Of that party.
Senator CoNKLING has been honored as no
other man has been in the Republican party
of that State, by unanimous return TO the
Senate Of the United States for the third
term. He has just entered upon that term
| and stands as the standard bearer of the
party in that body. Hence we infer there
are no anti-CoNKLING men in the Republi-
can party of the Empire State, and those
who seek such distinguishing Republican
brand will fail to find it.
President WHITE, if we appreciate him
correctly, is Stalwart Republican on all
the main issues that divide the Republican
from the Democratic party. The dust oi
civil service reform and of the Southern pol.
| icy may have been blown into his eyes al
one time and impaired his vision, but ex-
| perience and observation have taught him
rs he admitted to World interviewer since
his nomination for Berlin, that the civil
service question is absorbing too much at.
| tention, and that there are other questions
such as those of finance and the Southern
| policy-that are of far greater importance
to the country. When President WHITE
was approached in regard to his relations
with Senator CoNKLING, he declared him.
self to be personal and political friend OF
the Senator, although he had frequently
criticized him when he had believed him
to be in the wrong. He said that Mr.
CoNKLING is apt to be sometimes wrong on
minor questions, but on grave questions he
is generally right. All things considered
we doubt if President HAYES has honored
the diplomatic service as much in any
other appointment as in this one.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

Now will the Democrats bring up the
managers of the Democratic National Com
mittee before Senator WALLACE's commit
tee and ascertain how much money was
raised, who from, and to whom paid, and
for what purpose How much of it was
expended to keep the Democratic mud
machine alive and active in It's filthy opera
tions how much Government gas and
stationery came under reprisal how many
Democratic clerks were rewarded for SER
vices when the Government was paying
them salaries &c That offers fruitful
field, but the Democrats have a mantle for
their own acts.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

THE Democratic organ seems very anx
ious to know how much of the political
funds raised by the Republican Congress
sional Committee "was paid to keep the
local Republican organ in form" We
take pleasure in relieving the anxious soul
OF our neighbor by saying that not dollar
was paid for such purpose. THE REPUB-
LICAs Job-OfIice served the committee with
more or less printing, thus rendering full
equivalent for every dollar received. THE
REPUBLICAN has not yet passed around the
hat amoug its partisans Can our neighbor
say a. much for itself and tell the truth ?
We think not.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

No United States bayonets at the polls
for the preservation of peace; only the bay
onets and pistols of the rifle clubs for the
preservation of the Lost Caitsel This is the
new Bourbon doctrine.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

Ex-SEcEETARy GoRHANt's succinct de-
fense of President HAYES in the matter OF
political assessments during the last cam.
paign has been very generally received as
complete and satisfactory.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

ever before; but whether their readers are
deeply interested in the melee is another
question. They should pattern after the
great model of journalistic enterprise, eN-
cellence, and purity, the Washington Demo-
cratic organ, and then they will become
tender of the feelings of their cotemporaries
and never indulge in personalities, indie.
ccncies, or oflensiveness of any kind-not
nuv
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

Isl kind in the Louisville Cowier-.Tour
nal to be reminding the New York Tribune
of its occasional change of base We should
think not, after the campaign of 1872, when
they were as loving rs two kittens on a rug.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

their joint control. They were both promi-
nent Republican office holders and as such
were naturally and eagerly anxious, not
alone to conserve the true interests of the
party, but to preserve the purity, and free
dom from political contaminations, of the
public service. 1t is evidently in order that
Messrs. CURTIS, SMITH, and Company should
come forward with an apology.
"
Hon. BENJAMIN BUrrERwoRTH, of Gin
cnnati, Mr. SAYLER's successor in Con-
gress, became Immediately prominent upon
the organization of the present House by
reason of memorial, signed by twenty
three prominent citizens" of Cincinnati
half of whom have since intimated desire
to withdraw their names-charging that
his election was brought about by corrupt
use of Government machinery. Instead of
taking the ordinary course of such petit
tions the memorial was forced upon the
House in spirit of party servitudc, which
failed to recognize the courtesy due to q
Member of the House, or the propricty of
proceeding according to the established
rule. Out of this proceeding special
committee was raised, especially charged
by an amendment offered by Mr.. GARFIELD,
:" to investigate and report to this House
the mode and effect of the execution
"of the law in relation to the duties of
supervisors and ddeputy-marshals. " Having
virtually appointed committee to inves-
tgate the operations of the law, the House
might be expected to wait for the report
from its committee before undertaking to
repeal the law. Such straightforward
course, however, it is safe to say, will moi
be followed, as the Bourbon element regard
the repeal Of these laws assuring fair cleo
tions ms necessary to secure Democratic
President in 1880, and complete capture
OF the Government by the ex-Confederates
The Democrats in the House, having agreed
to an investigation of the law, stultify
themselves in their efforts to repeal it at
this time, and stamp theiracton us inspired
only by blind, unreasoning party spirit.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28
WASHINGTON, MARCH %, 1879.

The Democrats are beginning to yell
"TmDEN and Victory' again. As before,
they are welcome to TILDEN, and we will
take the-victory.
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.5H USEN EN1.s.
National Theatre--NIr. Joseph Jefferson

Mr.. Jefferson appeared in two roles last night fill
ing both most acceptably. The glorious comedy oi
The Rivals was presented, with Mr. Jefferson as
Bob Acres, and the performance concluded with the
farce "a Regular Fix with Mr.. Jefferson in the
role of HHgh De Bras. The cast was very strong
The bill Will be repeated tonight.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

The Solid South belongs to the white
Democracy. The colored citizens of that
section seem to be recognizing that fact Mt
last They are transferring the untold
value OF their industry and muscle to other
sections as rapidly MS they can.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

THE amazing concession was made by
MIR. LAMAR in late Democratic caucus
that Congress really has something to do
with the manner Of the election Of its men,
beis. y full report of his speech on that
occasion is now required to prove that he
did not add qualifying admission of the
superior authority Of the Siates.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

Ford's Opera-Housc-" III. NJ. s. Pinnforo."
The " "Pinarore" is drawing crowded houses. The
present season will close tomorrow night so that
but few opportunities of witnessing this charming
operetta remain.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

The managers Of the Comique. as usual, have a
fine entertainment for their patrons. A programme
is offered which sparkGs from beginning to end.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

WHILE the Democrats are bowling so
iranticllly for repeal of the bayonet act,
wouldn't 1t be proper thing for them to
bring forward some proof to show that q
single voter was ever prevented from exer-
cising the tight of suffrage freely and unre-
seryedly by the agency of United States
trOops2
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

THE Baltimore press is the midst of bit
ter controversy as TO who shall be regarded
as greatest and nearly every journal of any
consequence is taking hand in the scrim-
mage, This imparts lively interest to the
journals in their neighborly relations, and
they seem TO think more Of eacl other than
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

THE idea of reducing the army in the
face Of the threatened war with SITTING
BULLS band OF Indians, as we'll as the ap-
parent necessity for additional troops all
along the frontier this spring is simply and
criminally absurd. But it is Democratic
idea, and would have prevailed in the
House yesterday if the Republican vote had
not been solid against 1t.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

THE Albany Ecening journal, in referring
to the suppression of Secretary GoRHAM
in the Senate, says that the Democrats of
the Senate united with the Republicans in
conceding his ability. Indeed, one of their
speakers owned up that it was because he
was so able a political leader that they
wanted to displace him from position
where he had proved so effective. 1t adds
that these tributes to his skill and talent
are well deserved "Mr GoRHAM is a re-
markably bright, keen, quiclt-witted man
" of affairs. lie is gifted with the art of put
" ting things as well rs with the faculty
" Of understanding them. A penetrating
thinker and n picturesque tallier, he will
be missed from the Senate end Of the
Capitol"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

As sPIRITUOUs liquors will iniure men, so opium
or morplia will harmlully affect the baby. DR.
Bulls Baby Syrup Is thc remedy for the baby. II Is
free from opium. Price, 25 cents
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

IT any one thing more than another
would challenge our deepest pity it would
he to see enterprise struggling first with
TILDEN's barl of money, and then sweat
lug away to set up a Hoe perfecting ma
chine which will have the easy task of
rushing off some twelve reams OF white
paper daily. The press will have an easy
time, but the sweating faculties of enter
prise and TLDEN's barl are rather severely
taxed.
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A GOOD PLAN.

Anybody can learn 10 make money rapidly uperat-
Ing IN stocks by the Two unerrlng Rules fOi Sue.
cess IN MessIs. Lawrence Y 20 q now circular, The
successful enables people with large or small means
skill. Thousands Of orders, In various sums, are
pooled Into one vast amount and co;opeyYted us y
mighty WhOts, thus securing 10 each shareholder ali
the advantages Of the largest operator Immense
profits ar0dlvided monthly Any amount, from IS to
5000 or more, can bo used successfully. New York
Bdp,1 Htefty September 20, 1873 says! NY the com
Dnalion system so would make So or per cent; $50
pays sioO, or per cent? 300 makes 81 Too 10 per
cent on the stock during the month according to lhe
market" FrdIlk LtstisS NuStIdtcd Nsi0pdpCT, June
the most successful ever adopted" NtlV YOrk Trde.
pehdcN september u; THE combination system is
founded upon correct business principles and 10 per-
son need be without an Income while II Is kept work
April 2g "Our editor made net proilt OF iOi rs from
20 In one Of Messrs, Lawrence ~ Co. combinations"
New circular (npiled treG) explains everything,
Stocks and bonds wanted. Government bonds sup.
piled. Lawrence n Co., Bankers, 81 Exchange Place,
New York marriott
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

"THEY" say that the South will not
count so much In Democratic nominating
convention as it does in Democratic Con-
gressional caucus. Count so much of what ?
TILDEN's barl? But, however this may be,
the dominating power in the caucus is the
one which sways the legislative destinies OF
the country, and therein arises the influences
which will in turn sway the voters of the
nation. 1t is, therefore, of very little con-
sequence who or what it is that will count
:" so much in the convention.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

THE House began operations in COM
paratively timid way on the army bill yes
terday; but the majority party seemed to
be troubled with a nightmare of impending
responsibility. The Democrats didn't 20 at
their work with as much vigor as the pub
lie had reason to expect of them We are
still of the opinion that they have "bitten
" of more than they can chaw."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

THE city of New York endeavored
to slip out of the high bridge enter
prise after it was well under way, un.
der the lead of Comptroller KELLY, who
refused to pay over 81 100000 under the act
of the State Legislature in 1878. This re-
fusal to pay gave check to the enterprise,
but the court Of last resort has decided that
the work must 20 on, and that New York
city must pay as the law directs to forward
the enterprise. This looks like justice on
the part of the courts, but it argues great
nonsense on the part Of the New York city
authorities.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

WE desire to call the attention of GEORGE
WILLIAM CURTIS, WILLIAM HENRY SMITH,
and others of like kidney, who last year
charged upon ex-Secretary GoRHAM the al-
legged crime of having assessed Republi-
can, office-holders for campaign funds, to
the fact, now fully and officially appar-
ent through the testimony taken before the
WALLACE Committee, that no such assess
ment was made. 1t appears, however, that
circuar-letter, the joint product of Mr.
GORHAM and President HAYES, was sent
out by the former, in his capacity as secre-
tary of the Republican Congressional Cam
paign Committee, soliciting voluntary sub
scriptions to a fund for the delrayment of
the legitimate expenses Of the campaign.
Mr.. GoRHAM's deiinitive explanation OF the
circumstances of the issue Of this circular
cannot fail TO put both him and the Presi-
dent before the public in an attitude worthy
of general commendation, 1t is clearly
proven that they did not violate any law,
and that they were scrupulously careful
not to infringe upon the rules Of our beneh-
cent civil service system. This might have
been expected, and would have been, by
anyone who knew that the management of
this delicate affair had been intrusted to
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LEFT-OFF CLOTHING

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JEWELRY, &c,
Ing especially desired for which the extreme value
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FOR RENT.
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

SUICIDE seems TO be rife again. On
Wednesday two occurred, which have Gre
ated sensations in two Northern cities. The
first was that of Hon. ISAAC EDWARDS
dean of the Albany (N. W Law School
who, under temporary alteration, disem-
boweled himself with carving knife, in his
own room, and died within few minutes
lie was member of the Albany board OF
education, was about sixty years of age, and
was member OF the Congregational Church
The other was that OF Mr.. WILLIAM II
VAN lNGEN, Of Philadelphia, a wood Ell
graver of prominence, who blew his owr
brains out with pistol No cause assigned
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

The colored exodus from the South is
really becoming a matter of serious import
nce In one day recently 400 of them
arrived in st. Louis on their way West and
Northwest. No better evidence than is
hereby furnished could he required of the
truth of the assertion that their "old mas
" tiers are their best friends But the Pc
culiar manner in which this friendship is
attested has its corresponding peculiar re-
suits. When these peculiarities are ex-
planned it becomes at once apparent how
the best of friends are so anxious to part
company with each other.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28
DIED.

UTEU.
MURPHY.-On March 20, suddenly, WILLIAM
HESRY. youngest son of William II. aud Mary MUIR
ply, aged Is months.
BINGIAM.-On March %, 1879 JoHS FREDERICK,
aged 10 months and days, son OF John and Mary
Bingham.
Funeral will take place from residence, No. 7O5
Sixth street northwest, to-day ('riday) at o'clock
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

The New York MaH asks: "If Congress
adjoums without accomplishing the work
" for which the session was called, and Mr.
HAYES calls another session before De-
" cember, who is TO foot the bills for the eX-
ira mileage? The Democrats will have to
provide for this" Yes; but while the
Democrats authorize the payment of bills
for all this Democratic nonsense, the people
have to pay them. The taxpayers have
their account books ready, their pens
nibbed, and will assurcdly keep accounts
with the Democratic party during all this
swashing around to find a footing upon
which TO place itself. 1t is the Democratic
party which has to settle with the people
now.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-03-28

THE idea that the Confederate Congress
adjourned at Richmond in 1865 to meet in
Washington, is mistake. 1t is true that it
has reassembled here in part but this re-
assembling was not contemplated when
they broke up ut Richmond in the hear
ing of GRANTS guns. The members there
OF were then intent upon taking "the pa-
role instead of seat in either House.
But somehow things have changed.