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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04
Fords Opera -Bousa.-Tbe wilheImJ Com
cert


Came off according to announcement ut Ford's
opertHouse last night, and was attended by an
appreciative though not a numerous audience
For one reason tho present must have been sorry
they Went and that was that the theatre was the re-
verse OF comfortable. The air was SO frosty that
Wilhelmj shook the " ]" oil his name and the poor
remnant of Russian alphabet hung suspended in
the form OF an icicle in the frigd atmosphere In
sight of the audience all the evening. The effect
was so disastrous TO Miss James that she very nearly
lost her ]. and was compelled to forego her last
song on the programme. much TO the general re-
gret. Aside from the above Inconvenience, the
concert was admirable the great violinis sustain.
ing in all respects his deserved reputation one of
the first artists ofthe age. His solo the string was
matchless for sympathetic rendering and mary elous
teclntque Mile. Carreno was superb throughout
and was repeatedly eno0red as were the other ar
fists She performed as her last response to the
demands Of the audience a delicious rerer6, which
was 50 delieately played as to excite the highest
manifestations of appreciation. Miss James
though suffering from cold. sang as always. well.
The concert would have been faultless but for the
somewhat too heavy accompaniment to Wihelmjs
solos, which absorbed in some passages the beanu-
ful delicate tones OF his instrument.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04

BEN HILLS word regarding political mat
tiers is not always to be accepted as among
the eternal verities Of things. He was OPP.
posed to the silver bill and then voted for
It, which was the correct thing TO do. By
the same token he is now opposed to South
erD rebels claims, and of course will vote
fOr them every chance he gets, which will
not be the correct, however characteristic,
thing for him to do
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04

THE suggestion is made from that pro-
life source of political speculation, "out
"West," that good anti-Southern claims
Democratic ticket would be: For President,
BEN HILL; for Vice-President, ED S.
BRAGG. The trouble with such combi-
nation is that BEN HILL is not in earnest
in his opposition to Southern claims.
BRAGG would be the only honest man on
the ticket,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04

IT is explained that the recent visit of
Governor BISHOP of Ohio to Washington
was prompted by desire to prevent the
nomination of General RICE for Governor
of that State. Uncle DICK might just as
well have remained at home. General
RIcEs popularity as the putative author OF
the arrears of pension act has subsided in
the light of The NATIONAL REPUBLICANS
exposure Of the fact that the act grew out
Of a bill prepared and presented by Mr.
CUMMINGS, of Iowa. General RICE was to
some extent friend of the measure, but
his bill remains unpassed on the calendar OF
the House, and provides for a restoration OF
disloyal aate-Jetium pensioners 10 the rolls.
He will never be Governor of Ohio ON that
score.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04

THE illustration of good fellowship and
true reconciliation between the sections af-
forded by the treatment Of General LONG
STREET and Colonel MosDY by the Repub-
lican party cannot iail to have its weight
and exert beneficial influence in the
South. The Southern Bourbons discuss the
appointment of these two gentlemen TO
Federal offices in spirit of jealous vindic-
hVeness which betrays an unrepentant
anlmus against their late conqucrers; but
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04

TO NE Editor Of he Naii0Hal RcDublicdn!
SIR; do not trouble you oflen, ana regret the
occasion which calls for this communication.
admire your editorials In favor Of true Republican
ism, and without flattery few papers are making
the determined and effective fight against Domoc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04

Mr. Carpenter favored the election Of General
Grant for President In 1850. "Havng inscribed
that foct upon your helmet and banner" said Mr..
Ciapp 70 Mr. Carpenter, YOU moved on to certain
victory. he viii in 1880" This was greeted with
great applause from the multitude. which was
largely composed Of friends and admirers OF GEM
eral Grant.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04

LITTLE MAC" Democratic Governor of
New Jersey, seems TO be as much of pal
terer now as be was "endurin' of the wah, :"
when his hesitation and indecsion always
enabled General LEE to outgeneral him.
Hating between two opinions with charac-
teristic imbecility, he is now making nom
partisan appointments to Office in that State
And yet he dreams of being President.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04

BEN HILL was once very friendly TO
President HAYES, and then denounced him.
He is now apparently very unfriendly to
oil kinds of rebel claims. How long win
1t be before he shifts his base on either
question againY
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04

The Musical Bulletin has just made It's ap'
pearance in this city. Its dimensions are such
that II can be enlarged as the demand for ii in
creases. 1t is very neat little candidate for
popular favor
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04

THE New York Tribune which ranks
among the opponents of the arrears pension
bill, expresses the opinion that it will fail
for the want of an appropriation. The at
tempt to hinge strong opposition to this
measure upon the devoted heads of the
claim agents or upon the ignorance of Com
missioner BENTLY is simply absurd, for
the claim agents are ruled out by the terms
of the law, and Commissioner BENTLY is
MS intelligent as to the proceedings of Con-
gress as the next man. The party Or men
who defeat this measure will yet call upon
the mountains to fall upon them and hide
them from public scorn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04
All In Favor of Hayes.

In this little fight between Messrs Conkling and
Hayes the chances Of arc all In favor Of Hayes
so that If he wins he will gain political victory,
but not one that requires much extrtOn of mind.
But If Conkling wins II will be the work Of a man
who had the Government of the United States TO
6nhi against
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04

SAN CAREY, the great Buckeye disciple
Of initiation has taken the lecture field
against Bob INGERsoLL's theories regarding
the future existence of humanity. Specie
resumption robbed him of his employment
MS Greenbacker, and he has in turn re-
sumed the teaching of eternal punish
ment He finds plenty of opportunity in
discussing this subject to ease his outraged
feelings, but stumbles occasionally when
the spirit moves him to remark that the
abode of wicked spirits is paved with good
intentions, the majority of them being ir-
redeemed promises, you know.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04
What They All Say.

A Democratic member Of the Ohio Senate speaks
Of the inmates OF the Soldiers Orphans Home at
Xenia as the children Of worthless class" a
"cass of yagabOnds pensioners, and leechGs" &C.,
and refers 10 the dead veterans Of Ohio as "disso-
Lutte paupers" lie claims to be representative
party man.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04
II will Become Loud Enough.


New York Trbunel
The Southern CHORUS for Tllden IN 1880 Is gaining
strength In spite Ofciphers. 1t is not very formid-
able yet but II is persistent and IL he can obtain
any sort of vindicaton 1t will become loud
enough 10 show all his rivals what is in the wind
fNpI
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04

THE South rules the Democratic party,
and 1t is hard master. 1t drives the
Northern portion Of the Democracy as it
drove its slaves under the crack of the whip.
CHALMERS handled the lash dexterously on
Saturday when he reminded the Democrats
Of the North that this was "the first time
anybody ever heard of minority under
taking to turn the majority out of party
If CHALMERS had said country instead OF
party he would have found an instance OF
that kind in the history of the rebellion.
Perhaps he has forgotten that period.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04
There is No MISTAKE About II.

Memphis Ayalanchel
sThe name of the noXt Democratic nominee for
President may as well be mentioned now as any
time. 1t is samuel Jones Tilden, 10 Gramercy Park,
New York. Mr.. Hendricks can just so on with his
lviuU
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04

The frequent fires and the exposed condition
OF the records of Congress and the Departments
ought to give an impulse to the fire extin-
guisher trade.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04
A Pair of Foster Mothers.

New York Graphic.l
The Democratic party in Iowa has taken the
GreenbackeIs underits wing. A Michigan COW has
also adopted half'grown hog.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04
LO9I AND FOUND.

Gcr7S REwARD.-sTOLEN FROM THE uN.
sp - derslgned, on the 18TH instant, gold hunt
ing-case stemwlnder repeater stop Watch. Mono
gram G. W. O. Oh side of the case the other side
plain; the chain Of heavy, short links, and large
tocket, with monogram In raised letters. The above
reward will be paid ior the return of these articles and
no questions asked. q. w. CLARK,
IaI?9tf Riggs House.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04

SENATOR MORGAN has great desire to
swash around, but an unfortunate propen-
sity to put his foot in the wrong place and
position. An instance of this kind occurred
when he asserted that in New Hampshire
men were denied the right of suffrage on
account of their religion, which Senator
ROLLINS promptly denounced rs false. The
Alabama Senator ought to have been satis-
fled with this exposure of his ignorance, but
he was not and asserted that Roman Cath
olics in New Hampshire were not permitted
to hold Office. Senator ROLLINS informed
him that he was again in error and that all
Offices in New Hampshire were open to
Roman Catholics if they were duly elected.
Senator MORGAN then asked when the pro-
vision of law excluding them from Office
was repealed to which the Senator from
New Hampshire replied briefly, "Since the
" Republican party came into power" And
tbereupon the smashing Senator began to
look around for safer place for the putting
down of his foot in the future. He seems
to be of light draft of water and runs
aground very easily
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04
BOARDING..

17G PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NORTH
ISO west-FiTst-class Board. with large, airy
Rooms from ~ 10 $40 per week; transient, Sl5Q per
day baths and gas. MRS. .. O. HOWARD.
No connection ioitI The hotpdid House
ipH ly
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04
Thaatre Continue.

Commodore Budd and his meriie crewe nightly
imam the yards at the Comlque. Prominent
among this goodlie companie are Manchester and
Jennings, song and dance men, and Bingham, the
ventriloquist Budd, Robinson, and Harry VIII
liams appear in the side.splitting sketch Of 'The
Tramps" and the performances conclude with the
uproarlous extravaganza of "Pocahontas." A mat
inee will be given this afternoon, al halfpast two
o'clock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04

RODNEy.-Sunday evening, I'd of February, WILL
lam born October s. s0j, youngest son (wth ssue) of
the Hon, Daniel Rodney, OF Delaware.
His funeral Will be from the Washington House, on
Wednesday, 9th inst, at o'clock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04

the more they discuss il the more public
the fact becomes that the Republican party
willingly buries its antagonisms in the
never-to- -be-revived past whenever any one
or more of its late enemies Is willing to do
the same The difference between LONG,
STREET and GORDON, for example or Mos
by and CHALMERS, is that the first-men-
toned gentlemen in these two striking
comparisons really did surrender their Con-
federate principles when they surrendered
their Confederate swords, while GORDON
and CHALMERS are as pcrsistently engaged
now in striving for the success Of those prin-
ciples under the guise of peace as they were
when sword in hand they fought for their
supremacy in the ranks of the rebel armies ;
and IL is great very great, difference.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04
EOR SALE.
FOR RENT.

nor RENT-NEW PRESS BRICK FRONT
II house, Ex50, three stories high, No. 42G Ninth
street northwest, containing nice store room and
good cellar The upper two stories for dwelling; con-
veniently arranged. Inquire at 80 Ninth street
northwest janStf
ENOR RENT-CALL AND SEE OUR LIST OF
i, property for rent JOHN SHERMAN Il CO.,
jy3l-Iy 81. Clond Building.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04
b r Y A N IS
EBEEATS,
A sELFCURE, WITHOUT MEDICINE,
For all Diseases Arising From IA
Loss Of Vital Force.

sy, Bysterin, Weak Lungs, Nervous Debility,
Weakness, Kidney Complaints, ImpotencY,
and Physical Prostration.
This improve ment IN electric appliances embraces
the effective properties of older Inventions without
requiring vinegar other liquid TO excite action.
The m etals In this belt nicely adjusted that the
heat an moisture of The body Is sufficient to evolve
the current Of Electricity. They encircle the body
with Electric and Magnetic Influence, restore the
Nervous and Debilitated, and impart New Life and
Strength to the waning organism.
THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK
has this year awarded A DIPLOMA FOR THIS IN.
NENTlON, after having been thoroughly examined
and tested by the eminent Physicians and Electrl-
clans appointed for the purpose by the Directors of
the Institution. Some OF the most eminent physl-
clans Of the city have certified 10 the merits OF this
Therapeutic agent.
Read the following from DR.. Guernsey No. Is West
Twenty-third street; ~ have used Bryans EleciIic
VOltRiC Belts with very decided benefit, In all cases
where contuped action is required they give very de-
cided satisfaction. Their construction Is thoroughly
scientific and physicians will find them Of great aid
In cases that resist every Otler form of treatment
"EGBERr GUERNSEY, M. d."
JOSEPH SAUNDERS saysi my disease nervous
debility, aud all Its horrors untitled me for business,
society or domestic life Your belt has proved
erelgn balm and effected perfect cure"
For illustrated pamphlets address
III. vi. MALOY,
900 East Fourteenth st., Now York City.
lappi-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-02-04
WANTED.

"ANTED-BY a LADY OF EXPERIENCE, A
w situation governess for small children
reference given # required. Address NJ. G., Washing
ton, ID, G. fel-3
Daily Republican., 1879-08-16
LETTER FROM CONNECTICUT.
A WilmtngtOnian i'm the Land o.
Wooden MutmeHs.

Hark the wild woods rejoicing ring.
From grave and hill voice hear.
COmmingling with the birds that sing
Departing songs Of love and cheer.
Glasgow is a quiet little village in
Conn.,, eleven miles from Norwich,
and twenty five. from New London.
The nearest railroad Communication is
Norwich, where boats are plying daily
via. sound to New York. Pachang
river (Indian name) meanders its way
through the town. Its motive power
propelling several mills, including cot.
ton and paper mills, which are at pre-
sent in full operation. giving employ
ment to some five hundred hands.
Land generally fertile and very pro.
ductive. Principal crop corn, oats and
potatoes.
Old John Slater, the founder Of COT
ton mills in this country, is now repre-.
sented by his son John, at Jewe.t City,
seven miles distant and eight miles
FROM Norwich. John Slater's son was
rigidly opposed by the English govern.
msnt, and his lite not only threatened
on different occasions, but an actual
attempt was made to kill him through
jealousy and fear of rivalship on this
continent. But his efforts proved sue.
cessful. The click of the loom and the
hum of the spindle are heard all over the
country. Boss TWEED.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-16
ORE Smelling Furnace.

Charles w. Bliss, 400 King street,
amongst the most ingenious mechanics
of this city, has Invented furnace for
smelling gold and silver ore which he
is sure cannot help but be great sue
cess as it provides against the furnace
becoming choked mp with Stag. The
tues are so constructed that the air
moves freely through the mass OF ore
in the furnace and prevents it from be-
coming could off too soon. This is one
of the things with which all gold min
ers have had great deal of trouble
and If Mr.. Bliss's furnace will do what
he claims he will be fortunate man
indeed. He is going to apply for a
patent, and we hope he may be sue
cessful.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-16
special N ont1Oh.

D. Reed can be found at the corner OF
Fourth and Market streets, with good
fresh peaches every day.
Dealers in tobacco and cigars will
find the largest stock in the State OF
Delaware and the finest selection in the
market at the great tobacco mart, 4th
and shipley streets.
Lange's Plugs are good substitute
for tobacco, for sale by J. R. Hartman,
Druggist, 5th and Poplar streets.
Trusses, supporters and syringes in
great variety at the ladies' department
Of Belts Pharmacy. Entrance on 9th
street. Lady attendant.
Sohofeld's Vaporizing lnhalers, for
inhaling medicines into the throat and
lungs, for sale by Taylor & Fullerton,
Apoth scaries, 1902 King street.
Malt Hop Tongue, Trommer's Ex'
tract Malt and Hoff's Malt Extract to I've
had at Danforth's cheap Drug Store, I'd
and Market streets. Agency for Gel.
luloid' truss. London Supporters, oil
sizes.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-16

my father. He didn't know me. He
turned to Sergeant McCrea aad asked
him II he knew any one in the army by
the name Of Thomas Peters. The Sar-
geant laughed and said; yes, there he
stands, pointing to me. l laughed
and then father knew me. He gave
one Jump and exclaimed; "You poor
little devil, how bad you look, didn't
know you." He had got hold Of my
arm and hela on tight as If he was
afraid l would disappear, and every
person he would meet he in his excess
i've Joy wsuld exclaim; knew he would
come; knew my prayers would be
answered.
Mr.. Peters then informed US that he
was subpnnaed to appear at Washing
ton against General Wirz, who was ar
raignsd for ill.treating the prisoners at
Andersonville over which he had COM
mand. He was ready to go when he
was stricken down with sickness. The
General as everyone knows was after
wards hung. Since that spell Of sick
ness Mr.. Peters has been afflicted with
disease similar to that under which
Mr.. Coleman, mentioned in the begin.
ing, is laboring under, but he is now
improving.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-16
Mr.. Mckee Loses the Case.

Last evening Mayor Almond render
ed his decision in the case Of the city
vs.. Alexander Mckee, who was charg-
ed with violating the city ordinance by
keeping a stand on the pavement for
the sale of his produce, permission be-
ing granted to him by one Of the ten.
ants of the Odd Fellows Hall Building.
A full account of this case was given
in last Wednesdays REPUBLICAN. His
Honor said that this was the first case
of the kind that he had ever tried and
understanding it to be test case, said
that after q careful examination OF the
ordinance, and after consulting with
counsel, he was Of the opinion that it
was not lawful for any owner or tenant
of building to rent or to loan the
pavement in front of it to another as the
street is the property of the city, though
he contended that was granted the priv.
ilege Of using the same.or the display Of
his own goods. His Honor imposed q
fine of $5 and cost in this case, but
he informed the parties that If they de-
sired to settle the case without taking
it to court he would remit the fine,
otherwise they would be required to
pay the fine and costs. As Mr.. Mckee
was not present at the police court
last evening it is not known yet wheth-
er he will take the case to court or
abide by the decision Of the Mayor.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-16
A w ate h man Killed.

This morning at 7.3O James L. Smith,
Superintendent Of bridges of the p. W.
& B. R. r., received a dispatch which
stated that Mr.. McKeever, watchman at
Barlow's Bridge (No. situated mile
south Ct Townsend,) was killed last
evening. The telegram also stated
that there was only one mark on his
head. Mr.. Smith at once notified the
Coroner, who went down the road this
morning on the 9.15 train. How the
accident occurred Mr.. Smith was una
bic to learn. Mr.. McKeever is a mar
ried man and resident Of this city,
and VIZ are informed that he resides
over Eleventh street bridge.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-16
Abusive and Threatening Ian.
guAE0.

Rebecca Wilmington, colored, was
arraigned at the police court last even
ing on the charge of using abusive and
threatening language towards Celestia
Wilson. Rebecca and Celestia reside
over Eleventh street bridge. From the
evidence given it appears that on last
Wednesday Celestia was engaged in
conversation with several parties when
Rebscca walking up to Celestia CON-
menced using abusive language towards
her, threatening to cut her heart out,
and she also said that she would dance
on her coffin. Rebecca was fined 81 and
costs.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-16
Learytn His Element.

Edward Lsary has been engaged for
several days in distributing Higgins,
German Laundry soap cards. Edward
contemplates leaving this city on the
3Oth of this month in order to partici-
pate in the grand parade Of Higgins
German Laundry soap in Baltimore, al
ter which the company will proceed to
New York and on securing their hand
some wagons will start on their regular
fall trip through the different States.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-16
Dramatic Entert0inme en- I.

The Pho Mono Litersry Society gave
dramatic entertainment last even
ing in the basement of st. James
church. The comedies were short and
interesting and were credita5ly per-
formed. John Ignatius O'Byrne, as
stage manager. engineered the perform
ahce with his usual dramatic ability.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-16
He Said he was from the Country.

Edward Harkins who said he was
from the country was given a hearing
at the police court last evening on the
charge of being drunk. When the
young man arrived in town last Thurs
day he had $40 in his pocket but when
arrested yesterday he had but ten
cents. When Harkins was placed in
the dock he was barefooted and carried
his shoes in his hand. He pleaded
guilty to the charge and offered to
leave his shoes as security while he
went home in order to secure his fine
and cost. The usual fine 30 cents and
cost was imposed in this case.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-16
Larcency of Ten Yards ofPiqne.

Margaret Dever, middle aged wo-
man was given hearing at the police
court last night on the charge of steal
ing ten yards Of pique from the store
of William B. Jefferis at No. 5O7 Mar
ket street, Officer Brickle arrested the
woman on Front street yesterday after
noon, she having roll of goods under
her shawl, Margaret was desirous for
the officer to take the goods and let hor
go, but instead he thought it best to
take both. William B. Jefferis recOg-
nized the goods as belonging to him,
as he had his private mark on them.
Margaret stated that she had purchas
ed the goods from woman who was a
stranger to her giving her fifty cents
for them. The prisoner was required
to give 5000 bail for her appearance at
court.